"Imagine a music career where your playlists work for you 24/7.
Not just growing your streams and fans—but putting real cash back in your pocket.
Playlist Profits isn’t about chasing trends, buying fake streams, or dropping another song into the void.
It’s about building an unstoppable machine that grows your career while you sleep.
Instead of burning thousands of dollars hoping for radio play or viral videos...
You'll learn how to dominate the only game that really matters in today's music industry:
Playlisting.
Inside this book, you'll discover a proven roadmap that helped me (Manafest) hit over 130 million Spotify streams, land Super Bowl placements, and build a real fanbase — not bots, not luck, but a system.
If you’re ready to stop guessing and start growing, this book will show you how.
Here's a sneak peek of what you’ll master inside:
Playlist Profits isn't for dabblers.
It's for artists serious about building a profitable, sustainable, independent music career.
The music industry won't hand you a seat at the table.
But with the strategies in this book—you won't need one.
You’ll own the table instead.
Ready to rise above the noise?
Ready to stop chasing fans—and start attracting them?
Ready to turn playlists into profits?"
"Spotify has changed the way we listen to and share music in a dynamic, profound and irreversible way. Fans across the world can access songs, albums and entire back catalogs at the click of a button, and the artists behind the music get paid for every one of those streams.
Isn’t that incredible? Music labels are no longer a necessity. The power is in the creators’ hands more than ever before.
But it isn’t just a case of releasing a song onto Spotify and hoping for the best. With over 60,000 new songs being uploaded to Spotify each day, the main question for the contemporary musician is now this:
How do you get your music heard in such a crowded marketplace?
Enter Chris Greenwood, a.k.a. the award-winning Canadian rock artist Manafest.
With a million monthly Spotify listeners and 130 million streams, Chris knows how to harness the power of this incredible music sharing platform. He understands how to trigger the algorithm, how to pitch and get added to editorial playlists, and how to co-create with other artists to enhance your profile and your reach. He’s a virtuoso of marketing and promotion, and his Waterfall Release Strategy (shared in detail in the book) has been one of the keys to his own phenomenal success on Spotify.
But mostly, Chris knows how to reach people. And in this era, if you want to be both a financially lucrative andcreatively fulfilled musician, you need to build a fanbase and keep it growing. That’s how you get streams, and that’s how you make a profit on Spotify.
This book is the result of over a decade of careful research, thoughtful experimentation, and ultimately the mastering of Spotify.
Chris’ career has grown in tandem with rise of Spotify, and there is no better, more inspiring, or more direct guide for your journey into the new singles economy than this. "
"Gone are the days of traveling thousands of miles & driving hundreds of hours as the only way to build your fanbase. Now within arm’s reach, you can grab your smartphone, upload your music, & reach millions of fans globally with Instagram. As the artist Manafest, I have posted over 3,931 videos & photos, selling over 30,000 albums using Instagram & their ad platform.
This book will inspire you with dozens of examples of what posts work to get the most engagement, shares, comments, & likes on your Instagram profile. Plus, with over $250,000 invested in Instagram ads to sell music profitably, I share what works & what doesn’t, from being in the trenches.
Music Business & Marketing Accelerator Using Instagram is a resource for any singer, songwriter, rapper, or producer who wants to make a splash on the internet. The topics range from hashtags & Instagram ads to online listening parties and press kits. With practical advice and simple checklists, you’ll grow your audience before you even know it.
Music Business & Marketing Accelerator Using Instagram, you’ll discover:
- How Instagram & other social media help artists get signed to labels
- Questions that increase engagement & whether to post polarizing content
- How to make sure every one of your posts fits your brand & your aesthetic
- Tips to pinpoint your demographic & target it
- How to connect with well-known artists & even get a famous feature
- Online tools to make your social-media strategy easier
- A 30-day Instagram posting challenge to build the social media habit
- How to attract fans from around the globe without leaving your own home"
"Before you start reaching out to labels, you have to get clear on what you want from a prospective deal. You also have to understand what partnering with a label can do for you - and what it can’t. That way, when you’re offered an opportunity you’ll be able to advance towards your dream from a truly informed place. If you’re offered a deal and what you want isn’t included - you’ll now know how to ask for it, or you’ll have the confidence to walk away.
As the artist Manafest, Chris Greenwood has sold hundreds of thousands of albums and millions of singles worldwide. With a career spanning over 20 years, he’s got the awards - and the scars - to prove it.
Starting out alone and then getting signed to a prominent US label, Chris learnt the hard way that a record deal isn’t always the dream you think it will be, and it’s not the only route to international fame and fortune.
Now proudly independent again, Chris is in a unique position to offer his perspective on both sides of the story. He understands the opportunities a great record deal can bring, and he knows how to forge an incredible and fulfilling career without one.
Expect insider insights, expert advice, lessons learnt, and practical suggestions you can use right away to accelerate your journey and demystify the world of record deals.
Some of the topics covered:
- The pros and cons of being signed...and the risks and rewards of going it alone
- What record labels are looking for in an artist
- What you need to do to give yourself the best chance of being offered a deal
- How to send your demo off - and get a response
- Understanding the terms of a contract
- How to negotiate the highest advance and best deal possible
- Walking out if a deal you’re being offered is the right one for you"
"Songs move people. They create visuals in our minds and stoke fires in our hearts. They lift us up, take us down, and allow our minds to soar.
Chris Greenwood is the man behind Manafest: the globally successful rock and rap musician who’s sold millions of singles and albums world-wide.
With over 20 years experience in the industry, both as a signed artist and an independent musician, Chris shares his incredible experience as a song writer and hit-maker on the pages of this book.
The modern music industry has undergone a revolution in recent years. The traditional gate-keepers have ebbed away, and now more than ever new artists can find audiences without the backing of a music label. But it’s hard going it alone, and even harder to know what it takes to achieve the level of success that will sustain you both artistically and financially for years to come.
Chris has lived and learned through this remarkable time, forging his own path away from a record label, racking up hit after hit and continuing to reach new fans every day.
Practical, honest, and generous: this book is the ultimate guide to writing, recording, releasing and marketing your first song to a global stage.
You have the power to write your own destiny with your songs. Now is the time for you to take the first step. Write the song lyrics and message that only you can write, and cause revolutions and revelations in the hearts of your listeners."
"'It's too late it's my fate I can't turn around, there's no fear in the mirror to hold me down'
Musician Chris 'Manafest' Greenwood lost his father to suicide at the age of five, and found himself with nothing to cling to but a single mom and his childhood dream of moving to California to become a professional skateboarder. But God had different plans; by the age of 18 Chris fell in love with hip-hop music and quit his corporate job to join the ranks of Toronto's competitive underground hip hop scene, choosing the name Manafest as a reflection of his goal to manifest his dreams. After years of fighting for success in one of the toughest industries in the world, he found himself living in his dream— a 3-time JUNO award nominee, Top 10 Billboard charted rock artist, living in southern California, selling hundreds of thousands of records worldwide.
Named after his highest charted song, Fighter, this book is the story of how Chris conquered his fears and found success in five stages, which he calls the anatomy of a fighter—courage, perseverance, mindset, discipline, and willpower—the five resources we can all draw on in order to reach our dreams, no matter what they are. The message is simple; we have to replace fear with faith. If God can do something great with a skate punk from Pickering Ontario, imagine what he can do with your life!"
"Can you imagine what your life could look like a year from now if you broke the chains of debt off your family tree and unlocked your full financial potential? How would it feel, and where would that freedom take you? This is the guidebook you need to get there. It's time to turn off the autopilot, close the door on mediocrity and live the life you and your family so richly deserve.
From Red to Black teaches you:
-Five Habits of The Rich You Must Know
-Seven Habits of The Poor You Must Avoid at All Costs
-Easy Ways to Increase Your Income and Eliminate Debt
-Strategies for Starting a Business and Creating Passive Income
-How to Thrive in The Black with a Money Multiplying Mindset
This is your invitation to join the ranks of the seemingly ordinary yet super successful. Chris shares the insights he's gained while walking his own path to financial freedom, including the million-dollar life lessons he learned while playing Monopoly, why J.O.B. stands for 'just over broke,' and how to leverage your most precious asset: time.
If you're ready to enjoy a higher standard of living, turn financial dreams into a reality and take a short journey to your God-given destiny, then it's time to go From Red to Black.
Don't allow a lack of money to determine how big you dream.
– Manafest
From Red To Black is a blueprint for financial freedom: a manual in which Chris shares the principles he used to break the cycle of debt and build a legacy of wealth.
'In life, it's best to learn from people who are actually where you want to be. If you want to expand your financial education and learn from someone who has built an empire from the ground up, then this book is the first place you should start. It's educational, inspirational and entertaining.'
Seth Mosley (Founder of Full Circle Music, Grammy-Winner)
'I really loved this book. Straight to the point, with so many powerful lessons and reminders about God, money, vision, faith, and more. Highly recommended!'
Brandon Turner (Bigger Pockets)
'This book is a paradigm shift for anyone dreaming about living a debt free life. It's not just the inspiring stories and wisdom Chris shares; the book reads to a practical how-to guidebook anyone can use to move from red to black! Highly recommended, the new standard financial independence!'
Shane Sams (Flipped Lifestyle)
'From Red to Black is a life changing book! If you want to get your financial house in order, change your family tree and leave a legacy this is a must read. Chris has a heart of gold and is on a mission to help you unlock your potential and fulfill your dreams.'
Jeff Rose, CFP (Good Financial Cents)"
"Online courses have become a key part of how we learn and acquire information in the modern age. This huge and lucrative industry is open to almost everyone, and selling your knowledge is one of the easiest and fastest ways to start generating passive income.
I use the term SWISS, which stands for Sales While I Sleep Soundly,
to refer to the income you can make while doing something else— whether that's sleeping, travelling, spending time with your family or working on an inspiring new project. I genuinely get excited about this topic because creating an online course is such an achievable way
to increase your income, and it paves the way toward true financial freedom.
I've been teaching online courses with my wife Melanie to students
all over the world since 2014. Together we've earned over seven
figures in passive income, and received a 2-Comma Club Award from ClickFunnels for earning a million dollars through their software. If you'd told me ten years ago I could earn this amount of money from working from home I never would have believed you. Yet, we have—and I'm here to show you that you can too.
I have 12 key steps to share which you can use as a blueprint to take you through the fundamentals of accessing this booming market. It's my hope that it'll get you as excited as I get about earning money just by sharing what you're passionate about, and that by the end of reading this you'll have actionable steps to take you on your way to SWISS freedom."
"This book shows artists and musicians how to get more streams on Spotify plus featured in Spotify Editorial playlists.
Billboard charting rock and hip hop artists Manafest shows you the new way artists everywhere are getting more fans without a record label.
Spotify Profits will help you get more streams and followers:
- How I hit 400,000 monthly listeners without a record label and no touring
- How to make a ruckus with every song you put out
- Secrets to getting on Spotify editorial playlists
- The right way to run Facebook ads to promote your music on Spotify
- How to profit from the new singles economy
The Spotify Book is A Shortcut:
Fans are the lifeblood of an artists career. If you don't get fans, you won't survive the new music economy. Up to this point, getting fans using old school publicists, radio and endless touring is a dying model. You've tried it all, probably got burnt by a marketing company or label in the process.
Well, that's about to change. This book shows you a new way to get more fans streaming and buying your music, and teaches you step-by-step how to use it.
Imagine being on the cutting-edge music marketing instead of behind.
Inside of this book, you'll find the exact strategies we use to get 10x more fans and streams for independent artists without a label or having to tour.
Here's What You Will Learn From This Amazing Book:
- Latest music marketing and business strategies to grow your Spotify
- Why you need to start collaborating and stop competing with other artists. pg. 6
- How to submit your songs to playlists and get accepted!
- Using Facebook Messenger Bots to your Spotify Streams! pg.36
- How to sell merchandise and tickets using Spotify Ads
- How To Win In The NEW singles economy"
