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Industry Tip #8 - Know Your Audience
Know your target audience so that you can better market yourself. If you want to make "trap" music, then you dont want to push your music to 106th & Park audience. And vice versa.
~ Hollywood aka @hollywoodizme of Ryze Radio
Tone Scientizt: Tessanne Chin
Even though we’ve just recently ended Women’s History Month (and not that it needs to be for this post) I am still gonna bring another female artiste to your attention as promised. Her name is Tessanne Chin (or Tessanne), a Jamaican-born singer who is as unique as her music. Both beautiful and powerful, Tessanne is not your run-of-the-mill female reggae singer, she is a rootsy, reggae rock singer with a pop edge that makes her style palatable to a wide international audience.
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Shit Eddie Bryant Says: A D.C. Stand-Up’s Comedy of Gentrification
Standing across from the National Portrait Gallery in Penn Quarter, D.C. comedian Eddie Bryant has a simple question: “The fuck is that joint?”
Here he is, sitting with fellow comedian Lamont King, at a bar. “We ain’t even got no grocery stores in Southeast. We gotta take care of ourselves, eat good, know what I’m sayin’?” Then he bites into a McDonald’s French fry.
There he is in a car, coasting through what looks like downtown: “This joint right here used to be the ’hood right here,” he says, his D.C. twang as crucial as his self-effacing message.
by Marcus J. Moore via www.washingtoncitypaper.com
The Ascend Music and Media Academy
The Ascend Music and Media Academy
at Afterhours Recording Studio Bowie, MD
Overview and Application
Date: July 30-August 3, 2012
Time: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Before and Aftercare available)
Location: After Hours Recording Studio – 14503 Dolbrook Lane, Bowie, MD 20721
Applicable Ages: 8-14 Camp Counselor Positions for Ages 15-17
Cost: $250 (add $75 for before and after care 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.) -- Daily Rate for Students who want to attend one day or less than entire week is $75.
Scholarships are available for the Ascend Academy. To apply for a scholarship, please send the registration along with a one-page description written by applicant of why he/she should be selected for an Ascend Academy Scholarship to info@ahrstudios.com. Deadline: July 25, 2012.
The Ascend Music and Media Academy at After Hours Recording Studio is designed to introduce and immerse youth in a world of music and the professions that make the music industry: music recording/engineering, music composition/songwriting, digital photography and disc jockeying (DJing). The professional staff at the Ascend Academy will lead hands-on instruction, theory, and workshops with students who will enjoy a fun and enriching camp experience. Students can concentrate on two areas or experience the total digital arts program by attending workshops and courses in various arts.
Music Recording/Engineering – Students learn recording, mixing and reproduction of sound and how to operate studio engineering equipment, how to work with recording artists and musical tracks and the appropriate industry-ready levels and sounds for professional distribution. This program will include hands-on instruction with engineers and producers from Interscope Records, Mideast Records and credited producers/engineers.
Music Composition/Songwriting – Students learn songwriting theory, creative writing techniques and get experience working with published singers/songwriters and producers who will help students develop songs with industry tracks and professional critiquing.
Digital Photography – While this course focuses on modern photography techniques and digital camera equipment, students will also learn photography theory and the evolution of the profession. Participants will enjoy hands-on challenges and workshops led by published fashion and entertainment photographers.
INTRODUCING SOULACIDITY: A WINE TASTING & CONCERT HAPPY HOUR EVENT
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Krystal Glenn
Tel: 202-681-3855
Email: fullcircleconsultingpr@gmail.com
INTRODUCING SOULACIDITY: A WINE TASTING & CONCERT HAPPY HOUR EVENT
WASHINGTON, DC - Rich Entertainment along with Renaissance Society CEO Richard Glover and Male R&B Soul Artist Brian Christopher present Soulacidity, July 26th, 2012 from 5pm-9pm at Bravo Bravo 1001 Connecticut Ave NW # Ll1 Washington, DC 20036. Admission for this event is free. Soulacidity is a signature wine tasting and live soul concert event with the sole intention to educate its audience with interactive and unconventional commentary on wines infused by an incredible live music concert.
Richard Glover is no stranger to success, luxury living and fine wines. His resume displays an infinite list of achievements and high honors in education, entrepreneurship, music appreciation and multiple community service ventures. His love and appreciation for fine dining and wine coupled with certification from the International Wine Guild gives birth to his newest venture “The Cellar on Blis.FM” (http://www.blis.fm/thecellar) which is quickly gaining a following and credibility throughout DC and Maryland. As a complement to the show, Richard Glover regularly conducts local wine tasting events where he incorporates his entertaining commentary, demonstrative presentation and social atmosphere to raise the bar and separate from usual wine tasting sessions. The attributes he brings to each event surpasses the idea of a session and turns it into an experience. Contact Richard Glover at richardglover@thecellarradioshow.com .
A songwriter at heart, Brian Christopher is an international R&B sensation. Since returning from a 3-month invitation in Japan, he has gained the attention of new fans by winning two music competitions: April 2012 Winner-Soul Category-Ourstage.com and May 2012 Winner-New Music Monday-Magic 102.3 FM. Brian hosts a radio podcast “Soulful Groovin Radio” which highlights independent r&b music from around the world. His brand new single Just How You Feel will be digitally released on July 13 at the relaunch of Hot Beverage & Dessert, a live soul concert event series founded by Brian in 2010. Brian is a stellar performer and captures his audience with his personal interaction with the crowd. To learn more about Brian Christopher and to download his music visit www.Brianchristopheronline.com.
To RSVP for this free event visit www.soulacidity.eventbrite.com
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W.O.W Radio and Ryze Radio announce Station Partnership
For Immediate Release
GFL Productions
Contact: Dominique Deshield
Telephone: 202-670-5354
WOW Radio and Ryze Radio announce Station Partnership
WOW Radio is seasoned in the radio industry in the Washington Metropolitan area. The program manager, Tara “Caribgem” Lewis is well known for many of her radio shows throughout the years. WOW Radio’s Slogan is “Indie Media for the Indie Spirit” highlighting the desire to use the power of indie media to influence the community. WOW Radio was established four years ago and has experienced a variety of changes over the years. Currently, this station plays a wide variety of music from independent artists including rock, inspirational, jazz, classical, rhythm and blues, and rap......
Tone Scientizt: Romain Virgo - The System
Reggae singer Romain Virgo released a new album today. The System (VP Records) is his second full length release since his musical debut in 2010. Already having attained the title of Reggae Artist of the Year for 2012 by JaRIA, this new project will be sure to solidify his position in the reggae arena. As the title suggests, The System is full of songs about the struggle of survival in Jamaica. Even though the songs are a window into parts of Romain’s life growing up, the songs are relevant to anyone facing the same disadvantages in having no job or even a minimum wage occupation.
Industry Tip #6 - Constructive Criticism
Learn to take constructive criticism. Have tough skin. Sometimes you will hear things you dont like or agree with but it certainly maybe truth (aka dont be a soft serve sucka)
~ Hollywood aka @hollywoodizme of Ryze Radio
Tone Scientizt: Throwback Thursday - Freddie McGregor
As I sifted through my crates of old vinyl, cassettes, and cd’s one day I looked for anything that would strike up a vibe to match the mood I was in. I wanted to listen to some “chune”, some real good reggae music. Nothing too laid back and not too jumpy. Then as riddims started playing in my head I looked up and thought to just put one of my iTunes playlists on shuffle. The first song that played was an oldie but goodie from Freddie McGregor, O.D. (Order of Distinction)
Photo of the Week - "The Old Man Face"
"The Old Man Face"
"These are my nephews. I call this the "old man face" He was teething and that's the teething look. Shit makes me LOL everytime I look at it!" ~ Enoch of El-Shamesh Photography
Follow El-Shamesh Photography on Twitter: @ElShameshPhotos
Tone Scientizt: WIND ME UP CHUCK - WILL CRANK FOREVER!
If your from the Washington, DC and surrounding area there’s a HUGE appreciation and so much love for The GODFather of Go-Go music. When people outside of DC think G0-Go they think Chuck Brown. I remember growing up wanting to tag along with my uncle and older cousins to the go-go’s…(had to get a little older to do that) I had my share of Go-Go’s growing up.
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Photo of the Week - "Saaaaaaang Girl"
"Saaaaaaang Girl"
"The story with that is: On the count of three. They were suppose give an expression. While the lady on the far right of the photo starts singing loud!!!! Lol." ~ Enoch of El-Shamesh Photography
Follow El-Shamesh Photography on Twitter: @ElShameshPhotos
“Lyrical Rebels” Mixtape to be Released at Positive Teen Magazine Fashion Show and “The Hoodie Awards”
For
Immediate Release
GFL
Productions
Contact:
Dominique Deshield
Telephone:
202-670-5354
“Lyrical Rebels” Mixtape to be
Released at
Positive Teen Magazine Fashion
Show and “The Hoodie Awards”
This is a unique opportunity
for artists and business owners to advertise their products on a large scale
without having to spend the normal costs of going to an event on their own.
Dominique Rebel has been afforded the opportunity to attend VIP both the
Positive Teen Magazine Fashion Show in Miami ,
Florida Las Vegas ,
Nevada
There are two separate
opportunities being presented. The “Lyrical Rebels” mixtape is a special
opportunity for artists to have their songs distributed freely to fans at both
events. This project will feature a variety of music; from rock, pop, rap,
r&b, and reggae. Artists who appear on the mixtape will also be interviewed
on WOW Radio (www.wowuradio.net) and
Ryze Radio (www.ryzeradionetwork.com). The
mixtape will have an article in Positive Teen Magazine, and will be available
for free download via GFL Productions blog (RebelEntertainment.tumblr.com).
Artists will also be able to submit materials to be added to the gift bags.
Business’ have the opportunity to promote their materials via fliers or small
samples to be added to the gift bags. An
estimated total of 500 bags will be distributed across both events.
Founded in 2010, GFL
Productions is an entertainment services company dedicated to providing support
to artists and professionals in the entertainment industry. A mix of
professional services and community outreach, GFL works with artists of all
talent abilities and across genres and cultures. GFL Productions is a privately
held company based in Fort Washington ,
MD.
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Full
Contact Information
Dominique
Deshield, MBA
A&R,
My Rebel Life
GFL Productions
202-670-5354
DominiqueRebel
Twitter: @DominiqueRebel
Facebook: @Dominique Rebel
Presenting... Tone Scientizt
"We are a collective group of like-minded artist sharing good music that you may not hear on the public airways. The Tone Scientizt blog was set up to share different artist that we think you may like and want to add to your playlist, ipods, ipads, iphones, androids, blackberries, cars, jeeps and mp3 players. Comment on what you like and don’t like. Enjoy our perfect circle of sounds." ~ Tone Scientizt
Checkout one of their blog posts below:
Mr. Vegas :: Sweet Jamaica
Dancehall singjay Mr. Vegas released his album Sweet Jamaica this week and I must say I’m starting to notice a trend. As with the recent releases from Romain Virgo and Busy Signal, Sweet Jamaica is also a calling to the days of old. Mr. Vegas’ album is full of vintage melodies with fresh lyrics creating a sort of revival to the foundation of reggae music. Read More.....
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