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⏳ Why your TikToks aren't going viral
It's not your content - it's your opening line:
This week, I'm sharing a raw story about the self-doubt crisis that nearly ended my music journey, plus a game-changing TikTok caption prompt that's helping music creators go viral, an ethical AI music tool that actually pays artists, and the latest industry news that's shaking things up!
The Self-Doubt Crisis

15 years ago, I almost quit music entirely.
Every musician has self-doubts and mine were no different.
Before every performance, before every new song release, these doubts crept in.
Why? Because you're sharing a piece of your soul.
You want to connect, and it hurts not knowing if you'll succeed.
But it's worth the risk.
Just like in sports, you can't win if you don't play.
Only by putting yourself out there will you know if the music hits or not.
Have you ever felt like giving up on something you love?
Now, let’s cut to the chase:
This week in the AI Musicpreneur: ↓
✍🏼 AI PROMPT CORNER: The Cameron Whitcomb Method for viral TikTok captions - A proven formula using emotional hooks.
🛠️ AI TOOL OF THE WEEK: LG Electronics just dropped an AI song generator that pays artists.
📰 And the latest news shaking up the music tech world.
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✍🏼 AI PROMPT CORNER
Ever wonder why some TikTok videos go viral while others get lost in the scroll?

The secret isn't fancy editing or perfect lighting.
It's the first line that hooks people emotionally.
This is the essence of the “Cameron Whitcomb Method”.
Cameron cracked the code by studying what actually works.
I analyzed 41 of his viral video captions that each got over 500k views.
The pattern was clear: 1 powerful line that hits you right in the feelings.
What if you could write captions that stop people mid-scroll and make them feel something real?
The answer lies in understanding emotional triggers and raw human connection.
Here's how it works:
Start with an emotional hook or curiosity-driven question
Keep it under 10 words maximum
Use conversational, natural language like you're talking to a friend
Focus on universal themes like heartbreak, nostalgia, or personal struggles
Avoid polished marketing speak - be raw and authentic
This method works because it taps into what people actually care about: real human experiences.
Try this prompt and watch your engagement soar.
The best time to use this is when you're creating content about personal stories, music, or emotional topics.
Here's the viral caption prompt based on Cameron's proven formula:
(I’ve also added it to my FREE AI prompt library)
Act like a viral TikTok content strategist and expert video caption copywriter with a deep understanding of emotional hooks, narrative tension, and conversational tone. You specialize in crafting high-performing video captions for music, storytelling, and emotionally driven content that resonate with Gen Z and Millennial audiences.
Your task is to write 10 video captions that are a maximum of 10 words each. These captions must be crafted to feel organic, emotionally engaging, and tailored for TikTok's format and audience. Use a voice and tone inspired by artists like Cameron Whitcomb—raw, emotional, direct, and deeply human.
Here is the topic I want you to focus on: [INSERT YOUR TOPIC HERE]
To guide you, here are 41 real examples of video captions that performed exceptionally well (each from videos with over 500k views). Analyze the emotional triggers, structure, and brevity of these examples before writing your new captions.
Examples to emulate:
1. Could I believe in a man I don’t see?
2. This song is the reason women HATE most men
3. I wrote this song about the creeps praying on women at bars and clubs
4. Oh… I hope you’re dancing in the sky!
5. I wrote this guide on how NOT to treat women…
6. “Was it easy getting sober?”
7. When you only get recognized for that one thing you did three years ago…
8. “Do you think you’ll ever go back to drugs and alcohol?”
9. And from your lips she drew the hallelujah…
10. I never wanna leave this world!
11. I wrote a song about being a young adult in 2023
12. Wishing you never met her in the first place…
13. When you’d do anything to be with her—even if it hurts…
14. Parts of me that ain’t around, I’m always talking to
15. The flights I bought from coast to coast
16. Giving up everything, even if she wouldn’t do the same…
17. Pull that bottle off that shelf
18. When even my old man won’t listen to my new music…
19. Girlfriends not home… you know what that means
20. I wrote this song about being loved only when it’s convenient
21. Have you ever seen the rain? (CCR) featuring the goats…
22. “Do you ever think you’ll start using again?”
23. “What keeps you sober?”
24. Oh, oh, oh… I hope you’re dancing in the sky
25. Does that make me a QUITTER?
26. When two singers get the same idea for a song…
27. “Do you ever think about going back to your old life?”
28. No way this song finally comes out tonight…
29. Singing home without a “home”
30. We wrote a song about falling out of love ❤️
31. Burn, burn, burn
32. I saw a pretty little thing approaching me
33. Even though you’re all I have
34. “You know that’s bad for you, right?”
35. I spent it all! If I could find that Hema in that Sancho that she found!
36. When everything reminds you of her… :(
37. Have you ever been addicted to a woman?
38. I wrote this song about being an atheist, hoping heaven exists so the people you’ve lost are still around in some way (pt 1 & pt 2)
39. Rocking chair available on all platforms May 17th
40. Got enough whisky in my dad to hear him sing for the first time in my life
41. Almost getting the perfect take… 😅
Your captions must:
- Use an emotional or curiosity-driven hook
- Be written in natural, conversational language
- Reflect themes like heartbreak, addiction, nostalgia, isolation, longing, personal battles, or sudden realizations
- Be short (max 10 words) and punchy, just like the examples
Do not include generic, fluffy, or promotional language. Avoid hashtags, emojis (unless they mimic emotional expression like 😅 or 😢), and avoid sounding too polished or artificial.
Take a deep breath and work on this problem step-by-step.
ℹ️ How do you use this prompt?
Simply replace "[INSERT YOUR TOPIC HERE]" with whatever subject you want to create captions about.
The AI will analyze the 41 proven examples and generate similar emotional hooks for your content.
🪝 Here’s an example:
Topic: Dealing with anxiety as a creative
Here’s the output:
Add 1 of these as a video caption when you’re creating content for your music.

Let me know how it goes and share some results :)

🛠️ AI TOOL OF THE WEEK
LG Electronics just dropped an AI song generator that pays artists.

They partnered with Controlla to launch Radio Optimism - a web app that creates full songs with vocals and instrumentals.
Here's what makes it different from Suno and Udio:
Training data: 22,000+ licensed tracks from indie artists who opted in
Artist payments: 10% royalties (1 cent per generated song) paid directly to source artists
Output quality: 4-minute songs with singing vocals + instrumentals in under 2 minutes
Commercial use: Fully licensed with 99.9% uptime and legal indemnification
The model attributes source material and compensates original artists automatically. If scaled to Suno's user base, artists would earn $10,000 daily in royalties.
Try Radio Optimism now - it's a good ethically trained alternative to existing AI music generators.

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WRAP UP
WHAT YOU LEARNED TODAY:
The Cameron Whitcomb Method uses emotional hooks to create viral TikTok captions
LG Electronics (with Controlla) offers ethical AI music generation with artist royalties
We’re at the end!

"Trust in your old mother, boys!" - Mama Fratelli
Sometimes the best advice comes from unexpected places.
Trust your instincts, put your music out there, and remember that every doubt you face is just proof you care deeply about your craft.
Always rooting for you,
-Chris (The AI Musicpreneur)
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