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Interview: Pop MC Hazel-E Lays Down the ‘Girl Code’ – Yahoo! Voices – voices.yahoo.com

Posted: October 2, 2012 by jdobypr in News
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Interview: Pop MC Hazel-E Lays Down the ‘Girl Code’ – Yahoo! Voices – voices.yahoo.com.

Yahoo! Voices feature article Hazel-E

Hazel-E arrives at the 2012 Billboard Music Awards

Who’s popping up everywhere, not because she’s popping OUT everywhere, but just because her style, creativity and music are getting attention?! HAZEL-E, baby!

Coming seemingly out of nowhere, Hazel-E has really been in the mix on several different fronts of the entertainment industry for quite some time. Beginning on the business side of the music industry as a publicist, this intelligent Pop MC aka Valley Girl , is a complete package. Style, class, lyrics and a huge fun loving spirit that shows in her interviews, red carpet appearances at the Billboard Awards, BET Awards, etc., and if you haven’t seen the videos, you are missing something!

My conversation with the sensational Hazel-Ewas one of those direct and to the point moments between an artist and interviewer where the artist really has to think and the interviewer has to stay on top of the conversation in order to keep up! Quick witted, slick tongued and comfortable with herself, Hazel-E lets us have it bare bones and uncut.

I first became aware of this artist via record she did with one of the Texas hip hop legends, Slim Thug, the song was called “Strip” and was one of the singles she put out via Houston, TX record label Swisha House. She told me it is an “ode to the strippers of the world.”

Hazel-E indicated that her experience with her former label was “a positive learning experience.” “I enjoyed my time with Swisha House but the deal was limited and I am moving forward as an independent artist.” she continued.

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Digital Music is Creating the New Music Industry Standard – Yahoo! Voices – voices.yahoo.com

Posted: September 6, 2012 by jdobypr in Grammy News, Music, News
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Digital Music is Creating the New Music Industry Standard – Yahoo! Voices – voices.yahoo.com.

The Grammy Awards and RIAA Recognize the Impact of Digital Music Releases

Digital music is rapidly taking the place of hard-copy records/CDs and creating a totally revamped music industry. Music downloads have become increasingly important not only to artists, but major labels and monitoring agencies, as well.

Grammy Award winner Taylor Swift sets digital sales record

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English: U.S. Country music singer Taylor Swift performing at Yahoo headquarters. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

According to an August 22, 2012 report by Grammy.com, Taylor Swift recently set the record for the biggest digital sales week for a song by a female artist. Swift’s single “We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together” debuted atop Billboard’s Digital Songs chart, with more than 600,000 units sold online. In sharp contrast via the same report, Grammy.com detailed Hastings Entertainment‘s 11.6 percent decrease in retail music sales for the second quarter of 2012.

A music legend speaks

During a conversation with Chuck D of Public Enemy, he spoke to me about the creation of PE’s 2012 two-album set, indicating that, “These albums were spawned from the virtual studios of 14 production lab experts in sync from 8 different states in the USA.”

According to Chuck D, both “Most Of My Heroes STILL Don’t Appear on No Stamp ” and its companion album, titled “The Evil Empire Of Everything” will be digitally distributed to serve as the launch point for his digital record label SPITdigital, a joint venture with partner Gary G-Wiz. He and his partner hope to inspire other independent artist to form and become their own record labels, distributing their music online through SPITdigital channels.

Retail sales reports, Soundscan numbers and BDS reports are no longer the benchmark elements declaring success, in my experience. Digital activity is now heavily factored as part of the overall analysis. Often, digital sales are the main concentration of independent artists/labels.

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FAMU ALUMNUS RECEIVES ONE MILLION VIEWS AND RELEASES POSITIVE RAP ALBUM “AMONGST THE STARS”

Posted: March 8, 2012 by jdobypr in Hip Hop
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Orlando, FL (BlackNews.com) — In a genre oversaturated with glorified violence, drug selling, and disrespect for women; Alvin “Vthov” Giles, a promising positive rapper and musician, emerges using his gifts to redeem hip-hop culture. He champions a movement titled Books over Bullets and has made an impact making songs that challenge the status quo to do better. With over one million online plays under his belt, he has released his debut album “Amongst the Stars.”

Alvin Giles is a summa cum laude graduate of Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University, where he spent five years developing his talents as a musician, producer, and lyricist. He adopted the moniker Vinthoven, a creative twist on “Beethoven,” to distinguish himself as an artist. Fans and supporters know him as Vthov (pronounced vē-tōv). This month, he hopes to reach new audiences with a collection of songs that can help change the music industry for the better.

Released March 2nd, “Amongst the Stars” is a dream come true for the Orlando native. Years of futilely seeking validation from industry executives have taught him to be courageous and true to self. A driven, more mature artist now at age 25, Vthov has started his own positive hip-hop label and is taking his music and message directly to the masses without the major label intermediaries. “I used to think my big break would come from some other source. Then one day, I realized that I would have to make things happen for myself. ‘Amongst the Stars’ is the result of all my prayers and diligence. Now it’s up to the people to tap into the movement.”

His music has been gaining popularity on YouTube and other online communities since 2008. To date, his online presence boasts over one million plays and an international following of listeners of all ages. Escaping the confines of mainstream taste, Vthov produces thought-provoking lyrics over musical compositions that appeal to a diverse audience. Elements of jazz, R&B, rock, and gospel emanate from previous works and his new album. “Amongst The Stars,” the 12-track debut release, offers a polished blend of positivity, storytelling, wit, and bold musicality.

Vthov says his goal is to promote a unique brand of hip-hop with a fresh perspective. His new album aims to break down the negative images and personas often associated with hip-hop and success within the culture. The material promotes inspiring themes such as anti-violence, self-motivation, and education. “I put my heart and soul into this project. I want to give the people something that seems to be missing from most of our music right now.” Supporters new and old can experience “Amongst the Stars” first hand on iTunes and other online retailers. Physical and digital copies can be purchased directly from Epicenter Music Group at www.vthov.com.

Epicenter Music Group, LLC is an Orlando, FL-based, independent record label representing up and coming hip-hop talent. The organization’s mission is to promote real music by real artists.

Contact Information: Epicenter Music Group, LLC, (818) 732-1407, www.facebook.com/EpicenterMusicGroup,epicentermusicgroup@gmail.com

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Article: Combined UMG+EMI Marketshare Right Now: 46%… by Paul Resnikoff

Posted: December 24, 2011 by jdobypr in #DJ, Hip Hop, Internet Radio, Media, Microsoft Windows Media Guide, mixtape, Music, Music101, News, Radio
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Article: Combined UMG+EMI Marketshare Right Now: 46%… by Paul Resnikoff.

This is HUGE information…how do two record labels gain control of 46% of the music market worldwide??!! This is a MUST READ for anyone who claims to be interested in the business side of things!

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How A Major Label Markets Emerging Artist In Today’s Industry

Posted: November 1, 2011 by jdobypr in Hip Hop, Media, mixtape, Music, Music101, News, Radio
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Major Record Labels

How A Major Label Markets Emerging Artist In Today’s Industry.

By Minh D. Chau

Recently, ASCAP’s Daily Brief included an article by David F. Carr entitled, “How Warner Music Turns Social Media Fans Into Customers”.  I thought there was one paragraph in there that was extremely insightful that some readers may not have caught. It needed to be expounded upon. If you’ve always wondered how a major label goes about building a fanbase for a new artist – as far as their overarching philosophy on it – there it was!

The statement came from Eric Snowden, VP of Digital Creative and Technology at Atlantic Records (Warner Music). Here’s the paragraph:

The promotional strategy is also different for new artists than for established ones, Snowden said. “At the beginning of an artist’s career, we want to keep the barrier to entry very low,” he said, and that may mean publishing more free content and sharing it more widely. As an artist becomes more popular, “we ask a little bit more from fans and try to drive them to our own wholly owned properties more.”

For some reading this, it’s a “duh” kind-of-thing. But, I thought there are those out there for whom understanding this will help them become more clear in how to market their music. So the major label’s approach is two-fold:

  1. When you’re unknown, make it easy for people to engage (content is free, content is everywhere).
  2. When you become more popular, you can ask for more from people (content is paid, content is exclusive). (read more…)
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SoundExchange And CD Baby Find $1 Million In Back Royalties Owed

Posted: October 26, 2011 by jdobypr in Music101, News
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SOUNDEXCHANGE, the non-profit performance rights organization authorized to collect royalties for the digital performance of sound recordings, and CD BABY, the online music store and digital distributor, recently announced a reprise of their initiative to notify hundreds of recording artists owed back royalties. The match, which the organizations hope to make an annual event, identified 14,380 CD BABY-affiliated artists and labels are collectively owed more than $1 million.

Federal copyright law allows music services that digitally stream sound recordings under the government’s blanket license, provided they pay royalties and provide playlists to SOUNDEXCHANGE. Unfortunately, many recording artists and record labels do not know about the law that entitles them to royalties, and as a result to do not register to collect the payments from SOUNDEXCHANGE.

To encourage artists and labels to claim these royalties, the groups matched SOUNDEXCHANGE’s list of yet-unregistered artists and labels to CD BABY’s database of members. The exercise identified 12,806 recording artists and 1,574 labels with unclaimed funds at SOUNDEXCHANGE. This week, CD BABY began sending e-mails to all matched artists and labels, explaining the royalties and encouraging those artists and labels to register with SOUNDEXCHANGE to get paid.

“SOUNDEXCHANGE and CD BABY share a commitment to the long tail of independent artists and labels, and to supporting that community in making a living,” said SOUNDEXCHANGE Pres. MICHAEL HUPPE. “We know that back royalties can sound too good to be true, and it makes a difference to skeptical artists and labels to hear about these funds from an organization as trusted as CD BABY.”

“The reason that CD BABY exists is to make it easy for independent artists to get paid for their hard work,” said CD BABY Pres. BRIAN FELSEN. “That’s why we’re excited to help our artists claim their royalties through SOUNDEXCHANGE. Nothing makes us happier than to see new revenue streams flowing to independent musicians.”

SoundExchange Distributes Nearly $88 Million In Q3
In addition, SOUNDEXCHANGE announced TODAY (10/25) that it has distributed nearly $88 million to more than 18,300 payees designated by recording artists and labels during the third quarter of 2011.

“We’ve processed an unprecedented amount of digital performance data this quarter, which is proof positive that consumers are listening, purchasing and enjoying music in more ways than ever,” said SOUNDEXCHANGE Pres. MICHAEL HUPPE. “These payments are the result of billions of digital performances by thousands of music services every month. It is our responsibility to ensure that this upsurge of digital performances can be converted into a reliable revenue stream for those who created the music.”

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