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Re: Does Real Hiphop Exist

Does Real Hip Hop Exist I often hear the term real hip hop come from the mouths of people in the street. I had to ask myself what does the term real hip hop mean? As we look at the over all hip hop culture, we have to ask what has happen to black music. I often wonder has the pop culture of Mc's sold out to white America and the corporations at large. Many people wonder what has happen to black music on every level not just hip hop i.e. (Jazz, R&B, Gospel etc.) No longer due artist put a me… Continue

Added by Cool Water on November 26, 2009 at 5:16pm — No Comments

Kenny Bloom: China's Music Mogul

By Eric de Fontenay (MusicDish LLC Founder & Publisher)
(more articles from this author)
2009-11-12

The music industry in China has significantly changed over the past couple of decades, f

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Added by MusicDish on November 18, 2009 at 7:07pm — No Comments

Mi2N Launches PR Writing Service For Music Industry: Mi2n-PRESS

Url: http://www.mi2n.com/services/mi2n_press.php3

With a dozen years at the forefront of music PR, Mi2N announced the launch of MI2N-PRESS. MI2N-PRESS provides a complete PR solution for independent artists, labels and music companies, including professional press release writing and the option to combine

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Added by MusicDish on November 12, 2009 at 2:56pm — No Comments

40 Experts A La Carte For MIDEM+

More contacts, more advice. In 2010, MIDEM will push innovation further with MIDEM+, a new event dedicated to personalised networking where digital and music industry executives will be able to hold one-on-one meetings with around 40 experts from a wide range of fields including digital marketing, working with brands and looking for funding. MIDEM+ will open its doors in Cannes from 23 to 27 January, 2010.

"The idea is to offer tailor-made advice and a more in

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Added by MusicDish on October 21, 2009 at 3:31pm — No Comments

MIDEM Launches Midemnet Lab, International Showcase For Digital Innovation

MIDEM 2010 is set to launch an exciting new project: MidemNet Lab, a showcase for cutting-edge industry initiatives, featuring 15 innovative digital companies to be chosen from submitted projects.

"The music industry is continually reinventing itself and so innovation is essential," said Dominique Leguern, Director of MIDEM. "By staging the MidemNet Lab, our aim is to put the spotlight on young companies from around the world that are providing new solutions f

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Added by MusicDish on October 7, 2009 at 4:22pm — No Comments

Mi2N And Music Xray Partner To Connect Musicians With Industry Professionals

Music Xray (aka Platinum Blue Music Intelligence) and Music Industry News Network (Mi2N) have collaborated to offer musicians a unique opportunity to have their music exposed to music industry professionals. With any Mi2N PR Music order, artists can submit a song of their choosing to any of the many industry opportunities offered on Music Xray and the service submission fee

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Added by MusicDish on October 6, 2009 at 10:45am — No Comments

“The Sessions” - Sponsored by ASCAP/ MONSTER ENERGY DRINK/ EA SPORTS

“The Sessions” will be an exclusive, monthly event that will gather an intimate group of a given city’s producers and give them the opportunity to have their work heard by some of the music industry’s tastemakers and notable producers. After the tracks are pl… Continue

Added by KP.rincess on August 10, 2009 at 2:27am — No Comments

DigiMusicBids.com Ushers In The Music Industry's First Online Marketplace

Charlotte,N.C.- Since the debut of online sales powerhouses such as eBay.com and Amazon.com, consumers have benefited from greater access to more choices and more control over the pricing structure. DigiMusicBids.com, the music industry's first online marketplace and auction site, now gives independent musicians and music industry professionals these same benefits and opportunities to purchase high-quality goods, plus professional services, such as music lessons and studio time.

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Added by MusicDish on August 3, 2009 at 11:24am — No Comments

Free Writing Sessions Live Event for Producers and Songwriters TODAY!

Remember TODAY starts the F.I.R.M.'s groundbreaking 4-day music festival in Atlanta, GA! You will be empowered on the importance of “Taking Ownership of Yourselves.” Writing Sessions live is the first session, which starts TODAY and is being held at GSU Alumni Hall from 6:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. EST. The kick-off party and registration will be held at the 404 Lounge from 10:00 p.m. until 2:00 a.m. Both events today are free!!!! The registration to attend the rest of the week's events is still j… Continue

Added by Thedy B on July 15, 2009 at 6:03pm — No Comments

Music professionals, this event is TRULY THE place to be in July!! Make plans now!!!

July 15th thru July 19th in Atlanta, GA, The F.I.R.M. will launch its groundbreaking music festival and empower others on the importance of “Taking Ownership of Ourselves.” It will be a powerful movement focused on practical education, providing real opportunities in the music industry, while helping artists reach their maximum potential. This 4-day launch will include: Writing Sessions: Live in the Studio, The Kick-off Party, Live Radio, a Pop/ R&B Showcase, Record Breakers, a Hip Hop/ R&am… Continue

Added by Thedy B on June 24, 2009 at 10:30pm — 2 Comments

Musicians and Artists: Don't be a rude traveling salesman

Article (c) 2009 Hits A Million, LLC All rights reserved In my previous posts on musicians and artists being traveling salesmen, I discussed why it's important to always have your music on you, what type of product to have on you, to travel to spread your brand and product, and to alwa… Continue

Added by Thedy B on April 18, 2009 at 12:30pm — 9 Comments

I love music but I don't love the music business?

I hope you've been reading my latest blogs on should you save yourself some money and get out the game we call the music business. And if you read them, you may say well, I love music but I don't love the music business! I personally prefer calling the music business, the music industry. Why? The music industry, for example, entails the business of selling records, but it's not solely define by that. The record business is solely defined by the business of selling records. The music in… Continue

Added by Thedy B on February 26, 2009 at 7:39pm — No Comments

Do you love the music business?

Hopefully you've read my blogs before and you know I always try to inspire people to stay in the music business and to see their dreams come true. But again, this series of blogs is to encourage you to find your true passion if it ain't music. So in my last two blogs, I helped you analyze whether music was just a hobby to you and whether you love music or not. Hopefully by now, you know music is not a hobby to you and that you love music. What I like or love about the music business:… Continue

Added by Thedy B on February 15, 2009 at 7:55am — 4 Comments

Is Music What You REALLY love to do??

So I've been posting for the past couple of days about saving yourself some money by getting out the game called the music business. In my last post, I gave you some tips on finding out if music is just a hobby to you. Again, if it is, save yourself some money: don't attempt to get into the music business. Instead, find something else that you really love to do. So I ask you: Is music what you love to do? Let me ask you a couple of questions so you can be the judge: Is music what you think abo… Continue

Added by Thedy B on February 15, 2009 at 7:39am — 4 Comments

Have you positioned yourself to make money in the music business?

Before reading this blog, know that I love you but it's time for a reality check!!! I'm always attempting to be inspirational in my blogs as well as help people learn the business side and the craft side of this business. On here, I'm always trying to inspire people to stay in… Continue

Added by Thedy B on February 10, 2009 at 10:15pm — 1 Comment

Is Music a hobby or a business to you???

I challenged you to ask yourself whether music is a hobby or a business to you. So here it is: If you are not willing to invest time in YOU: why should anybody else! Music is still a hobby to you. If you are not willing to invest money in YOU: why should anybody else! Music is still a hobby to you. If you are not willing to give something up to get what you want: why should anybody else! Music is still a hobby to you. If you are not willing to dedicate yourself fully to YOUR goals,… Continue

Added by Thedy B on February 10, 2009 at 10:03pm — 14 Comments

Musicians Must Be Traveling Salesmen - Pt. 3 Your Music CD

I've been blogging about networking offline for awhile now. Thank you for all of your great comments indicating that these blog series have been extremely helpful in stepping up your networking both online and offline! Remember that I gave you over 30 places where you can network offline i… Continue

Added by Thedy B on January 19, 2009 at 9:48am — 4 Comments

Traveling music professionals must carry samples!

(c) 2009 Hits A Million, LLC All rights reserved. In my last blog entitled Music professionals must be traveling salesmen, I talked about always being ready to sell your music. Let's take that step another step further. If… Continue

Added by Thedy B on January 19, 2009 at 9:47am — 2 Comments

Re: Your Music Your Money

I was sent an email a few weeks ago about Dougie Fresh having one of his homes in fore closer. The news is out on several artist whose homes have went into fore closer. The question i asked is why are artist, who have made millions of dollars going broke and filing bankruptcy and having their homes placed into fore closer? Chili from the group TLC was shown on the news as having a home in fore closer along with, Evander Holyfield,Dougie Fresh, Scott Storch, and many other artisin the entertain… Continue

Added by Cool Water on January 16, 2009 at 10:16pm — 2 Comments

How to Attract More People To Your Profile Page on Social Networking Sites - Pt. 5

Photo credit: Konstantinos Kokkinis One of the #1 mistakes that new social networking musicians make is not networking on the social networking site! The music industry is in part built on relationship. By relationship, I mean who you know, who knows you, who's heard about you, and who they know! So imagine tr… Continue

Added by Thedy B on January 8, 2009 at 7:29am — 6 Comments