> I could leave comments and engage in their posts, but I don’t want to build a following of just other artists. They won’t be the ones looking to become fans. I know when I see another beatmaker or very new artist comment on my posts pretending to care about my post, but really trying to build a following, i easily ignore it. I’m looking for new fans

Genuinely collaborating and networking with others who do what you do is one of the fastest and most powerful ways to grow your personal brand. There’s obviously situations where it’s not a win-win, but many times you can cultivate a win-win collaboration situation with others in your space