Introduce yourself!

[Thedy B]

You just never know who people are, what people do, what connections you can make and have, and where that person may take you. So introduce yourself to each other: send a comment, or post who you are here in this forum. Let's make some connections! I'm telling y'all these social networking sites work when we work them! Some of you are here because of friendships. Some need what you have. Some can learn. Some can share. So don't just "park here" - meet, greet, and socialize! (:-) And don't forget to post, start a discussion, start a group, post some pictures,share your videos. Let's make this site a music business family site!

I personally look forward to meeting each and every one of you!

Thedy B, Attorney/Songwriter
Hits A Million, LLC
hitsamillion.blogspot.com

[Nobie Jones]

I want to own a production/songwriting company. My production/songwriting team will be one of the top requested in the industry.

[Aponi]

Blessing to you all .My name is Aponi aka Rashna.I am from Atlantic City,NJ living in Oakland,Ca.I facilitate groups for women doing life,youth in lock down ,county jails and men prisons.I am an consultant for Senior Ex-Offender Program,writer, poet,2 years left will have an doctorate in Christian Theology,GOD has given me two convalescent homes to preach, and I am the founder ,CEO and owner of RED I GRAVY AFFAIR and Essences of Women,member of Ca. Coalition for Women in Prison,ACLC,Ambassador for Peace and was a keynote speaker in Korea and Japan for Rev. Sun Moon 120 Ministers on Tour for Peace.Open mic poet and take poets into the penal system share their poetry.I am most of all a servant of GOD to serve the people of GOD in Love.My honor and blessing to meet you all.Ra

[Thedy B]

nice to meet you!

[Rikki]

Hey y'all... I'm Mizz Rikki, owner and operator of MizzEllaneous.com. I've been involved in the back end operations of the entertainment industry as a side gig since the late 80s and through many turns and twists in life, I've found myself back in entertainment.

MizzEllaneous offers administrative support to the industry so artists and execs can concentrate on the business at hand. While Mizz can be categorized as a virtual assistant, I'm not just any VA. I've worked at one of the top 10 radio stations in the country in studio and programming, I've had training in writing copy for radio and tv and audio and video production and editing using Audition, ProTools, Avid and FinalCut. For 9 years I worked for Bacardi Limited in customer service, trading and financial reporting; worked in Crash, Fire, Rescue and for the Bermuda Department of Tourism. I have a degree in Business Management, and am currently working on a second degree in Project Management. I'm also a single mom so multi-tasking, scheduling and organizing are also strengths of mine. I've also been known to encourage others to explore an avenue they haven't thought of before, and it happens to work out great.

Even though I don't fit in the category of artist or exec, I joined this group not only for potential client referrals, but to offer resources where I can. I found this group after being on the Music Business Telewebinar last night; if you missed the calls this week, you'd do well to get on them next week. It's definitely worth the investment.

I just heard a discussion on radio today about artists who pass out music that isn't mixed or mastered properly, and how that can affect your chances of getting on air. I feel the same way with presenting your package - imaging, correct spelling and grammar.

I won't take up any more space, but please stop by and drop me a line. ETA: I'm in the Atlanta area but work with anyone, anywhere, because my business is totally virtual!

[Thedy B]

Mizz Rikki, glad to have you. I've been looking for an assistant in the ATL area! Let's talk. I'd be interested in hearing more and finding out if we could work together. I probably need someone who is not solely virtual though.

I agree on the tele-webinar. It's good information. I've been on all the calls and of course, last night I was one of the panelists. I'm looking forward to hearing next week's sessions. For those who want to see what they will be talking about next week, go to the events section on here. Plus, the great thing about this seminar is that when you pay, you get access to the sessions you missed! And you can replay them at your convenience!

[blackkadafi]

Hey what up yall. My name is Larnell stage name Black Kadafi. Im 29 years old and im from Chicago. Im a rap artist plus the CEO of KING & EMP ENTERTAINMENT. Its up and comin soon. Im also VP of the #3 internet radio station on the US and thats WGCR.US. We only play local and unsigned artist as well as old school mainstream, gospel, and have a talk show. Since 13 I wanted to be a rap artist to get my talents out there and get paid. When I was 18 I graduated highschool and went to Columbia College in Chicago to learn the muzik business. Reality set in and there were two things I learned from there. 1) You can learn all the books and paper sheets all you want but aint nothing like the hands on training. 2) the artist is the last one to be paid. What I mean is that as an artist runnin round sayin im the coldest and this and that. But dont even know what music publishing is or what it mean. So what an artist need to know is this muzik business cause if not they will get ate up and thrown in the garbage. So because of that I decided not to just be an artist but a CEO/manager as well. People like Jay-Z Ludacris, Rick Ross, etc that is a rap artist but that have there own record company. So what that mean is they have control of there own product and that there making 80 to 90% of the profit instead of making 5-10% profit. So im on the business side as well. I have one artist that is tight and that is marketable. I got the talent so I dont want my skillz to go to waist so im going to continue writing and try to get my muzik out that. www.myspace.com/theblackkkadafi is my page and anyone who want to network or do a callab with me please dont hesitate. Im humble, real, and open minded. Thats why I joined this site so we can be as one.

[Thedy B]

you speak the truth about learning the business and setting up your own company!!!!!!

I just put a blog post up on the front page about how to put out your own album and how to start your own label. Check that out!

And I'd love to hear some of your experiences on all sides of the business so plz continue to post!

[TwinSpirit]

Greetings All,

I am TwinSpirit and I am an experienced singer/songwriter/producer. I am new to Atlanta but not new to the industry and I am looking for networking and business opportunities in the area.

I am skilled in many genres from jazz to hip hop. Feel free to sample my work at:
www.twinspiritsworld.com , www.acidplanet.com/twinspirit (underground releases)
and of course www.myspace.com/twinspirit

I look forward to meeting and working with many of you.....

Let the creative juices flow,

TwinSpirit

[Thedy B]

Thanks for joining lady! I still need reference singers from time to time so let's keep in touch.

[Thedy B]

Octopus! Okay! I ain't mad at that.

And um, how do you manage to do all you do? Tell folks what type of music you do? and/or are capable of doing?

[Ra'mon Richardson]

Hello, My name is Ramon Richardson. Im from south lousiana. I manage a couple rappers and producers. I also work in the movie biz. ive worked in over 30 movies in the last 3 years as a proction assistant ,back ground extra,or crew. i also got two of my friends casted in two movies .the first is a movie called death toll starring dmx ,keisha knight pullium, and lou diamond philips. my friend plays the charcter billie blue.its out on dvd now. he's also a rapper who just got a deal with epic. he goes by the name lil cali www.myspace.com/lilcali . i also got another friend casted in this ...

[Thedy B]

So Ra'mon, do you know how to get music into film?

I have some blogs coming out on interviewed.blogspot.com that's going to help people understand some of the process of getting your music into film.