I'm not sure how to promote my music without looking like

>>17286158
promotion takes a lot of effort, so if you really want to take your chances, prepare to put in a big amount of time.
first, it's best if you already have something like an album or at least an ep - a single track or loose soundcloud portfolio is often not enough to pique public interest.
you will need to do a lot of research and make a list of blogs/magazines/music critics/whatever and send them your stuff. only send it to those who have a similar target audience as your music. tell them that in the mail and keep it short and respectful; ask them to give your ep/album a listen and maybe if they like it, put it on their blog/review it/whatever.

that's really the only way if you don't want to invest money.

>>17286175
Thanks man, i mean im also cool with investing money into this too cause i mean you put in what you get out. Well I see your point too about having an EP or an Album i was just thinking about that yesterday.

>>17286158
DM your favorite artists on Twitter or fagbook and ask them how they got started.