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November 23
I would LOVE to present a different kind of social media presentation here, Allen!
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June 23
This is utterly absurd. Radio has absolutely NO responsibility or obligation to run the advertising of musicFIRST. (This issue has already been raised when terrestrial radio refused the advertising of Sirius and XM.) If stations oppose the "Performa…
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The musicFIRST Coalition (Fairness in Radio Starting Today) filed a formal request that the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) investigate and take action against radio stations for abusing their license to use the airwaves, a valuable public r…
June 15

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Atlanta, Georgia
About Me:
More than three decades of progressive experience in all aspects of music product development, licensing, sales, promotion and distribution for national and international markets.

THE MUSIC SPECIALIST consults new and existing entertainment businesses, increasing their bottom line while making them technically astute. THE MUSIC SPECIALIST also develops international licensing and sub-publishing. Mr. Johnston is an accomplished speaker and has lectured for numerous conferences and the Florida, Georgia, and Tennessee Bar Associations - Entertainment & Sports Lawyer Continuing Legal Education Divisions. THE MUSIC SPECIALIST is one of the oldest music information websites in existence (www.asha.com).

Mr. Johnston has worked for Ariola Records, EMI America, Stax Records and Arista Records in a staff position. He has also worked for Capital Records, Sony, Warner Bros. Records, Island Records, Mercury Records and a host of Independent labels as an Independent Marketing Specialist and Promotion person.

For a period of over ten years he was co-owner of Joeyboy Records, J.R. Records, On Top Records, American Faith Records, Joeyboy Publishing BMI, Beam of Light Publishing ASCAP, To Soon To Tell Publishing SESAC, and Bazooka Film works.

He has held the position of Director of Urban sales for the K-Tel Corporation, Simitar & associated labels, Vice President of sales for Platinum Records and Mind Seed Records and Films, also Director Distribution, Marketing & Sales for Luke Records & Films.

This past year I have had the privilege to speak at several different conferences, seminars and open mic sessions to fledgling and professional producers, artists, musicians and entrepreneurs. What I've found in approximately 90% of these people is their desire to obtain a major record deal and not become a business owner. I find this desire to be entirely counter productive, selfish and lazy; a major record deal is completely the wrong way to run your career.

He is aptly called The Music Specialist.
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No Positive Reputation = VULTURES

Today’s entertainment industry has created a totally new type of divisive character. The person who makes the saying “shady business”, a reality. The main reason this person exists is due to the lack of Positive Reputation among today’s industry players.

The contemporary music business has created a host of new players and new positions, unfortunately the honesty of these players is not based on their actions. A few examples of the new breed hustler starts with their ability to consistently fin… Continue

Posted on September 15, 2009 at 8:16pm —

Allen Johnston

DON'T BELIEVE THE HYPE

If you think that you can go to a conference, play a song or perform and someone will give you a deal. HELLO you are almost a complete fool. Most NEW conferences are about separating you from as much of your money as possible and this happens by selling you dreams. These NEW conferences are long on conference performance slots, nightclub showcases, and DJ panels and short on education and real business networking. Just tell me what artist ever "BLEW UP" from having a DJ, an A&R rep or a reco… Continue

Posted on April 23, 2009 at 1:10pm — 2 Comments

Allen Johnston

Games People Run On Our Youth

This is one for the grown folks.

I’ve finally come to the decision that something has to be said about the Games people run on our youth. The entertainment industry has currently become a massive money machine for Hip Hop music and culture. The undeniable creative geniuses in this genre of music are Black youth. However the role models they see and goals that these very youth seek to obtain are tainted. Major corporations now control the sources that our youth read, watch and listen to. So the… Continue

Posted on November 14, 2008 at 8:06pm — 4 Comments

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THE FIGHT FOR RADIO DOLLARS - PPM

THE FIGHT FOR RADIO DOLLARS
Allen Johnston – The Music Specialist
www.asha.com


Arbitrons Portable People Meter has created a real stir within the Black, Latino and minority radio communities and now has caused a definite division of corporate interests.

Let me explain. The Portable People Meter (PPM) is a passive electronic measurement device worn by a listener that allows Arbitron to know what radio signals the wearer has listened to during the day. It not only measures AM / FM radio signals… Continue

Posted on October 9, 2008 at 4:25pm — 4 Comments

Allen Johnston

Getting Paid From Labels

While sitting in a music conference panel recently it dawned on me that the Independent labels had created a whole new series of individual and small group owned independent SUPPORT businesses . These businesses are flourishing while the independent labels that use them are not.

As a Hip-Hop / R&B / Neo Soul / Rock / Country or Gospel artist you feel that your material should be the hottest in the country. You just don’t know what to do to get started, so based on what you’re seeing and hea… Continue

Posted on September 23, 2008 at 1:09pm — 4 Comments

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At 10:25am on November 23, 2009, smoothasmink said…
I'm still here with you Big POPPA Smile
At 2:08am on September 28, 2009, Ditric Cannon said…
At 5:28pm on April 26, 2009, Mimi Johnson said…
Go to www.myspace.com/mimijohnsonwoman to hear my beautiful music & listen to my radio show! Love, Peace & Record Sales!
R&B ~ SOUL SENSATION! Mimi Johnson

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At 8:47pm on April 20, 2009, Melzy-J Alloy said…
Hi! My name is Lil Melzy-J Alloy by name ! I am done with my music VIDEO ( Melzy.fans@yahoo.com )
Dear SIr,
With due respect to your person and With much sincerity
of purpose I make this contact with you as I believe that we can make out somthing good from knowing each other and that you will be of great assistance to me,but first, let me introduce myself. My name is MELZY J ( Alloy Ikechukwu ),a 20 years old western educated hiphop rapper,and singer from Lagos,NIGERIA West Africa.

Presently I am not under any record label,well I was about to be signed by some record Label in US,But I just think they will not be able to take me to the level i will want to be.Well i will want you or your music company to market my music or in any way assit me in any way you can assit me and my music...I am done with all my album and one of my promo music Video.

Well please i will want you to reply to this please as soon as you are less busy please,Please i will be happy to hear back from you...please also cooperate with me fully to actualize my dream;I promise you will never regret knowing me.

To enable us discuss further on how we can be friends kindly get back to me soon with this my private contact below meanwhile, for security reasons!.
Thank you very much for your anticipated cooperation.
Sincerely, MELZY J
Email :- ( Melzy.fans@yahoo.com ) or ( Melzy.musicstar@yahoo.com )
Phone number :- +2348027032511
MYSPACE :- melzy.fans@myspace.com
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Music Video :- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ur-PQ6ONLXs
At 3:03pm on March 7, 2009, KP.rincess said…
Hey Poppa Allen! I just wanted to stop by and touch bases. Hope all is well. Luv ya bunches...

kp
At 5:34am on February 24, 2009, The Blue Method said…
Hello there. Please stop by The Blue Method's page and listen to how hot music can be when made by real instruments and a singer who sings like a full grown man. Please rate our music. (5 stars. I know you're gonna love it) And do leave a message. Thank you!
At 10:59pm on January 5, 2009, Popz said…
Hey Al!
Happy NewYEAR
pOPZ
lilBoy Ent.09
At 1:15am on December 6, 2008, DTM said…
Big Poppa!
thank you for the Jus Blues invite. Aisha and I enjoyed ourselves, we really had a good time.
I dont remember the names of the performers, but I do know they have talent. The first lady has a really great voice. And the man who's been performing since he was 4 years old, dammit he bad!
anyways, stay busy brother. make sure you come thru for the show on the 13th. It will be my turn to buy.
At 10:48am on November 4, 2008, New Life Music said…
Greetings Bro Johnston,
It's been a wonderfully busy week. One of the many tasks included submitting a song called "The Saints" by Ryan Daniel to Julia Henry, music supervisor for Fox Sports. She suggested some improvements for a remix and I coordinated two production companies, one in Minnesota, and one in St Louis, to provide remixes of the song. The finished versions were produced, mixed, and submitted yesterday via 'yousendit' . Should either version meet with her approval, it should be aired this Friday on the Fox network during the NO/ATL game. By the way, are you still in ATL? Holla@me. Gerald Peoples, Jr.~~DJ G
At 8:57pm on November 3, 2008, SPECIAL CECILIA said…
HOW ARE YOU KEEPING DEAR ALLEN?
THANKS TO ASK,IT WILL BE GREAT TO MAKE IT.
I WISH I COULD GO CANNES AND MEET YOU THERE AS WELL.
BUT AIN'T NO MONEY FOR THEIR EXPENSIVE REGISTRATION
I GOT KEEP COMING MY OWN HUMBLE WAY STRIVING TO SUCCEED:)
KEEP UP YOUR GOOD WORKS
PEACE
SPECIAL CECILIA
 
 

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