(Monday, November 08, 2010) - Becoming a hit on YouTube is no easy task. Actually, correction: Becoming a hit on YouTube on purpose is no easy task. The popular video platform is loaded with viral videos of people doing silly or embarrassing things. But how do you get millions of followers like NigaHiga or RayWilliamJohnson? How do you become a YouTube sensation?

There are some easy tips like, “do the best work you can,” and “keep at it,” but we decided to chat with a rising YouTube star, DeStorm Powers, to figure out just how he did it and what tricks you can put into practice.

DeStorm, a multi-talented one-man band, runs the channel DeStorm with more than half a million subscribers. Offering a mix of rap, R&B, talk show, art and some pretty slick editing, DeStorm is part of a first generation of “YouTubers” who managed to monetize their videos. Read on for DeStorm’s story and his tips on becoming a YouTube star. ...

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