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JUNE/JULY/AUGUST 2013 Volume 2 Issue 9 At some point in the various journeys we get to a part where we feel like giving up. Sometimes we give up before we even start and
Chief Editor/Co-Publisher/CEO Myra Morris Co-Publisher/CEO Hip Hop National LLC. Aldouphus “PoeEtiq” Williams
other times we give up just before we are about to make that huge
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break-through that we have been putting so much effort in to achieve. Some things to consider to keep going: -You Are Strong You are stronger than you think. One little setback is not enough to stop you from achieving your goals. Neither are 10 or 100 or 1000 setbacks. -Believe In Your Dreams Don’t sell yourself short. In life there are going to be many people who will try to bring you down and tell you what you want to achieve is not possible. Don’t let anyone destroy your dreams. -Be Realistic The chance of mastering something the first time you do it is almost non-existent. Everything takes time to learn and you will make mistakes. Learn from them -Improve Our World When you achieve whatever you set out to achieve you can use your success to make a difference to the world or other peoples lives. -Let The Haters Hate There will always be haters. There will always be plenty of naysayers and people who try to tear you down. Don’t pay attention to them and don’t take what they say to heart. Let the haters hate and you keep believing in yourself.
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Regina King’s distinguished talents have not gone unnoticed by Hollywood. Thanks to roles in a number of prominent films, Regina King’s distinguished talents have not gone unnoticed by Hollywood. In addition to her work on Southland, the skilled actress was recently seen as the female lead role opposite Forest Whitaker in the comedy feature "Our Family Wedding." Before that, she starred in the Lifetime original movie "Living Proof," executive-produced by R e n é e Zellweger and starring opposite Harry Connick, Jr. She had previously starred in Paramount Vantage’s comedy "Year of the Dog," opposite Molly Shannon, Laura Dern, Peter Sarsgaard and John C. Reilly, and the Screen Gems’ holiday film, "This Christmas," opposite Mekhi Phifer and Loretta Devine.
"Ray." King’s other feature credits include "A Cinderella Story," "Daddy Day Care" and "Legally Blonde 2: Red, White and Blonde."
King also starred in the comedy "Miss Congeniality 2: Armed and Fabulous" and voiced the character Kreela in the animated film "Ant Bully." Prior to that, she appeared in the Oscar-nominated film
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Born and raised in Los Angeles, King made her television debut on the hit sitcom "227." After five seasons, she made the leap to the silver screen with a role in "Boyz N The Hood" and later starred in "Poetic Justice" and "Higher Learning." King has always been consistent in showing her dynamic range, bouncing effortlessly from dramatic material to comedic performances, as proven in the hit film "Friday" and "A Thin Line Between Love and H a t e . " But if there was a definite turning point in her career, it came in 1997, with her memorable role as Cuba Gooding Jr.’s wife, Marci, in the blockbuster film "Jerry Maguire." This led to starring roles in "How Stella Got Her Groove Back," the hit action-thriller "Enemy of the State," the family-adventure "Mighty Joe Young," and the comedy "Down to Earth."
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For nearly two decades now, Kirk Franklin has been a multi-platinumselling purveyor of majestic fusions of g o s p e l a n d contemporary music, and a mirror of Christian humanity boldly reflecting what one faith walking man can accomplish when he focuses on God and taps deep into the gifts He gives. Franklin is a pioneer in gap-bridging musicianship, uniting audiences across gospel, hip hop, pop and R&B. His irresistible rhythms and rhapsodies have resulted in albums that consistently top both Billboard's Gospel and Christian charts, as well as ascend triumphantly into the Top 10 of the R&B/Hip Hop chart. His unprecedented penetration into the mainstream has fortified him to also become a New York Times bestseller author for The Blueprint: A Plan for Living Above Life’s Storms (Gotham/Penguin). Franklin is also the host and executive producer of the gospel talent show "Sunday Best," the highest-rated gospel program in BET network history now heading into its fourth season. To date, the musical trendsetter has garnered nine GRAMMY® Awards; an American Music Award; 39 Stellar Awards (gospel); 16 Dove Awards (CCM); eight NAACP Image Awards; two BET Music Awards, a Soul Train Award and numerous others. And yet, with all of his success and acclaim - his overflow of awards and accolades - Kirk Franklin remains, at heart, a man who comes from shaky circumstances that could have paralyzed his spiritual growth within his humble familial beginnings. He is never far from that frightened and forlorn young man who didn't always know which way to turn, which is what makes Franklin one of the most relatable and respected messengers in his field. It is in that humble spirit that he presents his timely 12th album, Hello Fear, (in stores March 22, 2011, on FoYo Soul Entertainment/Verity Records). Hello Fear (produced by Kirk Franklin with incomparable longtime friend and co-producer
Shaun Martin) is a 15-song stylistic tour de force that Franklin is delivering to a society reeling from toxic levels of unprecedented pain. It is a time of seasonal natural disasters, global financial distress and American mortgage collapse. It is a time of international civil uprising and community educational system failings and domestic violence has escalated into the most horrific incidents of parental manslaughter ever to splatter across the evening news. Franklin recognizes these soul-trying times as "moments" to seek God and go inward to excise the cancer of trepidation. "As a kid," Kirk witnesses, "I struggled
with always feeling as if I was living under a cloud of fear. I was often displaced by my family and never feeling settled...
always harboring a sense of uncertainty. This album is my emancipation proclamation." The title track, "Hello Fear," is a brilliant confessional composition that opens with the intimate scenario of a man so joined with fear it is as if he has embraced it in his heart. However, Franklin is having a heart-to-heart with pain this blessed day, invoking a dismissal of life-altering proportions the moment he decides to start his morning with the words "Hello Grace." The second half of the chorus definitively pins fear to the mat to declare, "Never again will I trust you/I’m tired of fighting it’s been way too long/ No longer your prisoner—today I remember/ Who I was then now is gone (they’re gone)." It represents a long road taken to reach this divine arrival yet a hard-earned liberation that Franklin believes is possible for every hurting soul on the planet because it came to him from a very personal place. "One day I was in the middle of a very bad situation," he shares. "I was walking through the front of my house with this problem weighing heavy on my spirit when God literally just dropped the first lines of this song, along with a melody, on my heart. I sat down at the piano and out came, 'Hello fear/Before you sit down there's something I'd like to explain.’ That's all I had for a couple of months. What's funny, though, is that from just that idea, I knew I wanted to call my next album Hello Fear." In Kirk Franklin's singular manifestation of music ministry, the album unfolds from that epic and p e n e t ra t in g p re lu d e in t o a deliciously eclectic buffet of pieces that moves from the rope-a-dope cadences of the spoken word piece "The Story of Fear" to the angelic vocalizations of The Texas Boys Choir on the Heavenly interlude "Never Alone;" from the infectious D.C. Go-Go groove of "Before I Die" to the heartwarming, cello-kissed missive of blessed reassurance.
"But the Blood." From the “Glee” like energy of "Today," to the bouncy feel-good soul minuet "No God Like You," all the way to the purifying and unifying "Everybody Hurts." The fourth verse of the latter states, "Everyone hurts - but not for long / That weight you bare - will make you strong / Your guilty stains - can be erased / The final price - paid by His life - Amazing Grace
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Valder get’s the inside truth from Bravo’s Real Housewives of Atlanta Phaedra Parks. Phaedra is a celebrated entertainment attorney who lives in the historic Vinings area with her husband, Apollo and their one-year-old son Ayden (and a new baby on the way). She is the Managing Partner of The Parks Group, P.C., an Atlanta-based boutique law firm that caters nationally to entertainers and athletes. Phaedra, a self-proclaimed "Southern belle." After Ricky Schroder was the rich kid on “Silver Spoon” he has accomplished what few child stars are able to do; have an impacting adult acting career. Valder talks to Ricky Schroder about his partnership with the U.S. Army and producing and narrating the reality show on FOX with the U.S. Army’s “Starting Strong”. Ricky said after September 11th he want to do more and his new sow “Starting Strong” makes him fell, he is doing more. I spoke with Cullen Jones, four-time Olympic medalist and only the second African American male to ever make the U.S. Swim Team. Cullen Jones is a major advocate for child-focused water safety. After being rescued from nearly drowning at the age of five, Cullen's mother enrolled him in swimming lessons, which launched him on the road to become an Olympic Champion. He is now an official spokesperson for the USA Swimming Foundation's “Make A Splash” initiative presented by Phillips 66. After buying one of their products at IKEA I was thrilled to chat with; Cortney Novogratz who now lives and works in NYC with her designer husband Bob (pictured left). The couple and their seven children are the stars of HGTV’s “Home by Novogratz” as well as Bravo’s “9 By Design.”
Al Roker of NBC’s Today Show is the producer of multiple shows for television. Al Roker Entertainment recently produced the critically acclaimed and highly-rated series DEA for Spike TV, along with a series entitled Heavyweights for the Food Network, and a health special for NBC Local Media. Recently Al Roker Entertainment produced series and specials for: The NBC Station group, The Food Network, Tru TV, MSNBC, WE, MTV, and the History Channel. In addition, the company has forged programming partnerships with Carnival Cruise Lines, The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the Readers Digest. I talked with retuning guest Al about his latest production project. Prior to “Where Are They Now” airing on OWN, I spoke with Omarosa. We talked about the public’s fascination with her being the “mean girl.” I asked her “are you really mean?” We also briefly spoke the Sue Duncan Clark Charity (Michael’s Mother) that she won a sizable donation for on The Apprentice. When talking about losing the love of her life, Michael Clark Duncan, Omarosa is still emotional.
Sally talks to me about her new book: READ MY LIPS - Stories of a Hollywood Life. A career spanning five decades, Sally Kellerman has made more than 50 movies, from box office hits like M*A*S*H to The Last of the Red Hot Lovers.
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I interviewed TV’s hottest medical examiner, best known for her breakout role in BOOTYCALL, BLUE STREAK, and THE BROTHERS. Tamala Jones, to Season 5 of the #1 ABC Drama series and winner of the 2013 People’s Choice Awards’ for “Favorite TV Crime Drama” CASTLE, as the sassy, sarcastic, sexy coroner, “Lanie Parish.” This year’s premiere, which followed “The Bachelor” debut on ABC, was the most watched show of the night with 8.58 million viewers! Tamala came to Valder Beebe Show to talk about her being 23 years old (at the time) when she experienced a life threatening brain Aneurysm. Now she continues to speak out to help others.
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Imagine having 24-hours to make the decision if you want to raise a new born baby as your own? Well that is what Kym Whitley and I spoke about during her KKVI FM Radio appearance on the Valder Beebe Show. Kym Whitley, who grew up in Shaker Heights has her own reality series on OWN, Oprah Winfrey's cable channel. "Raising Whitley.” "On her new show, 'Raising Whitley,' cameras follow Kym as she embarks on the audition of a lifetime, being a mother. When Kym signed up to mentor a troubled young girl, she never imagined she'd get a call from the hospital saying, 'Your baby is ready.' After learning that her mentee exited the maternity ward leaving only Kym's contact information, Kym experienced a cataclysmic moment. With less than an hour to make a life-changing decision – and to do a lifetime of soul-searching – Kym chose to become a mother." Listen to interview with Kym Whitley:
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URBAN FILMMAKER, DJ BIG STEW ANNOUNCES HIS NEWEST MOVIE RELEASE Renowned Film Producer Promises another Hood Classic with “East Side Story”
HARLEM, New York (June 17, 2013) — In 2012 Moe Money and DJ Big Stew shocked the hip hop world with their movie producing debut of “Somebody Got To Die”. The film was an instant success and was listed as the #1 underground film by Don Diva Magazine. In June, of 2013 they will be releasing their newest feature film, “East Side Story”. The movie stars rapper “Moe Money” who is most commonly known for his smash hits with artists like The Lox and Mase. And is directed by DJ Big Stew who also has a successful past in hip hop, his New York TV show “Fat Cat and Big Stew” was notorious for interviewing top artists such as the Ying Yang Twins, Fat Joe, and Snoop Lion. East Side Story takes place in Harlem where there’s a mix of ball players, hustlers, and even those who dream of making a difference. But deep in the midst of this community, lies a thriving drug world and one man named Moe who wants to own it all. With the help of his crew and the approval of local thugs Moe eventually finds himself on top of Harlem’s toughest drug scene but when things start to get real Moe’s faced with a choice, either change his life or sell his soul. There is already a big underground buzz for this movie release, and it’s projected to increase over the next few months. When asked for his thoughts on the increasing anticipation, Big Stew had this to say, “This film is different than anything I’ve ever done. I put everything I had into it and I think that everyone that watches this movie will be able to relate to its characters.” The movie will be available on DVD and online streaming and DJ Big Stew recently released a mixtape with the music from the film.
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“Everyone was made with a purpose.” Are you confident? Do you know who you are? Or do you feel uncomfortable in your own skin and let others influence what you think about yourself? Everyone experiences this at one time or another. Often, I wonder “Am I really good enough? Does anyone like me? Am I smart enough, popular enough, pretty enough?” What I’ve learned is that although these feelings are natural, they’re certainly not healthy. You have to learn to accept yourself - one of God’s beautiful creations. I went through a time in my life when I had very low self-confidence. I felt like I had to be like everyone else to have any value. I let what other people thought change my perspective of myself. I constantly criticized and doubted myself. I felt worthless. Even worse, I refused to tell anyone about my struggles. One day, I finally broke down crying in front of my parents, who made me tell them everything. Then my Dad explained that I was specially and wonderfully created by God. I didn’t have to follow trends or be like everyone. I just had to do my own thing. The more I learned to accept myself, the closer I got to God. Sometimes, I still doubt myself. Like so many other people my age, I get confused about who and whose I am. Then I have to remind myself that God created me and he doesn’t make mistakes. Everyone was made with a purpose. No one is unimportant or worthless. So next time you look in the mirror, tell yourself one good thing about yourself. Soon your list will grow and you’ll learn a whole bunch of stuff about you that you never noticed before. You’ll realize how really are. You’ll realize that God made you.
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The Music Industry With Wendy Day! PoeEtiq: I'm here today with Wendy Day The owner and founder of the Legendary Rap Coalition founded in 1992 the guiding post for many of yesterday and today's stars, The Rap Coalition was simply born out of frustration for the way urban artists were being unfairly treated and exploited in the music industry. Wendy saw a need and simply stepped in to fulfill it and the rest is history, literally. Wendy: I wish we had more artist advocacy organizations in hip hop or rap, but since we do not, I'm thankful I could be the one to do this! PoeEtiq: A) Where were you born? B) What is your Ethnic Background? C) Where do you currently reside? E) How long have you been in this field? Wendy: I was born in Philadelphia in the Sixties, in a white middle class suburb. I'm white and we were somewhat lower middle class in financial stature. I've been in the music industry for 21 years, and I currently live outside of Atlanta, GA at Lake Lanier which is beautiful. It's a very civilized way to live! PoeEtiq: A) Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the most remembered childhood experience that would pertain to what you do now? B) What did you do before you got into the music industry? Wendy: My earliest childhood memory that would pertain to what I do now is I used to protect the kids in my neighborhood from the bullies who wanted to beat them up. I wasn't afraid of the bullies. Then in 4th of 5th grade, I beat up Danny DiMatia at recess for picking on a kid in Special Ed. That sealed it.
PoeEtiq: A) Can you give me a few case examples to why the Rap Coalition movement was started? ie. Who when what and why? Wendy: Rap Coalition was born out of the oppression in the 80s and early 90s that had labels, production companies, and managers signing artists and taking 100% of the publishing and 90% of the money, and offering these oppressive bullshit deals that took everything but fame from the artists. I felt it needed to be a little more fair and balanced, so I balanced it. LoL Also, many talented artists were signed to labels but because the labels didn't understand rap music, they didn't market or promote the artists on their labels. Many I helped them for free because I knew if they actually made money, they'd share it with the artists. And the ones that did not pay the artists, I broke their contracts freeing them. Artists like The Kemelions, Dasaz Tempo, Kwest Tha Mad Lad, DA Smart, Tragedy Kadafi, the Artifacts, MadSkillz, Fiend, Beats By The Pound, Common, Killah Priest, Crooked Lettaz, Ras Kass, Slick Rick, etc. There are too many artists for me to name them all!! Plus I don't remember them all....sadly. There have been hundreds!
PoeEtiq: B) Could you say you were somewhat of an element of surprise that the industry didn't see you coming? I'm not sure if the industry saw me coming. But I am sure they wanted the status quo to remain! Who wouldn't want to keep making the lion's share of the money. LoL. I never rubbed it in their faces though. I just quietly broke contracts. And then in the mid90s, I started negotiating good deals for artists who had leverage and the ability for longevity: No Limit, Eminem, Cash Money, Twista, David Banner, etc. I guess before Rap Coalition very few people cared about helping the artists. The ones who did are my heroes! It sure wasn't popular. PoeEtiq: C) If I'm not mistaken the Last time we spoke you said that you felt the Rap Coalition was no longer relevant with today's artist, Why did you say that? Wendy: It's not that Rap Coalition is not relevant, it's that artists are smarter now. They don't really get into bad deals. Information is accessible and rampant. If an artist gets into a bad deal today, it's on him or her. It's that there isn't as much of a need for Rap Coalition now. It's not AS necessary as it once was. PoeEtiq: In 1998, I understand you started Visionary Management. Tell our Audience what was the inspiration behind this movement?
Wendy: Visionary Management no longer exists, but in the late 90s, the music industry lacked good managers (and still does). Out of the frustration of this need, I helped train some of the fledgling managers at that time. The problem with this was that most of them went on to take bigger and better jobs inside of record labels, so I felt I was training folks to go on to bigger and better jobs but the artists were still suffering. I shut Visionary Management down when I moved out of NYC. It helps, as a manager, to be based where the labels and industry is--New York and Los Angeles, so I felt I couldn't continue it when I left. PoeEtiq: You have had the privilege and honor of working with some of the biggest names in Hip HOP What was your Aha HA moment When you realize that you would be instrumental in guiding the careers of these legends? Could you tell us your best experience during these revolutionary moments of the music industry history Wendy: I'm not sure I had an "aHa moment." I've had many positive (and negative) experiences in my career. I guess I realized the importance of what I was doing somewhat recently when Dan Charnas' book came out (The Big Payback). Such a large portion of the book was devoted to me and Rap Coalition. But I guess my best experience was working with Tupac. He was an awesome person. I didn't really appreciate his music or his media portrayal at the time, but when I got to know him, I really bonded with him as a person. I learned not to accept the image or music of an artist as being who they are as a person. I learned not to assume or prejudge. He was the reason I established a Board of Advisors. And he was my first Board of Advisors member. About 5 to 7 years ago, the Editor of XXL Magazine pointed out to me that the artists I've helped have sold a combined 1 Billion records or so. Additionally, it was pointed out to me that no one else in rap music has those type of numbers under their belt. I knew I had a gift for finding talent, and talent that lasts, but I had to sit down when I heard that. PoeEtiq: Please feel free to expand on some of the people you have worked with and how Rap Coalition has Impacted their lives? Wendy: I'm not sure I can do that. I'm not much of a name dropper, and I leave the artists to discuss any impact, but to give you a better idea of what we do, I'll utilize Crooked Lettaz as an example. David Banner and Kamikaze comprised the group Crooked Lettaz from Jackson, MS. They were signed to Penalty/Tommy Boy in 1997 through a production deal that was financially oppressive (some guy named Glenn Toby, as I recall). When Banner approached me in NY for help in 1998 by showing up on my doorstep, I met with the heads of Penalty and Tommy Boy separately. We decided to try to market and promote the group while the group decided to break the production agreement. It took a long time. Crooked Lettaz got so much press and were very well received (critically acclaimed), but neither label had experience with working southern music. So we hit the streets hard ourselves and worked the record. Eventually, the group split and David Banner went solo. In 2003, he dropped a hit single called Like A Pimp and a bidding war ensued for him. He signed to SRC/Universal and had a second chance at a successful career. He stayed with Universal for 3 albums and then decided acting in films and dropping music independently whenever he wanted to do so was more his style. He was a millionaire, so he could do so! I managed and negotiated the deals for David Banner (and Crooked Lettaz after the production company was out of the picture) until Banner found a large management company to take the reigns of his career (that was a great thing--I helped pick his new manager).
Wendy says, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I'm not sure if the industry saw me coming.â&#x20AC;?
PoeEtiq: Being that you don't see your self as a creator of Music, in fact, I read you don't get involve with the creative side of given the artist direction in regards to their music or image, So what prompted you to choose the business side of music as a career path? Wendy: The need was (and still is) on the business side. The creative side is way over saturated. But the business side always was, and is, the void in the marketplace. Artists know music and most have their image in place when they come into the industry. But their business is what was/is lacking. I fill that void. PoeEtiq: You have undoubtedly been at the leading edge of making change in the way the music industry conducts business with fairness. How Important is The education of the business and knowing your craft? Education and knowledge is EVERYTHING! Without it, there is no way to succeed. PoeEtiq: The Internet is a game changer in regards to doing business period. How has it effected the Music Industry? Wendy: I think we all know how the Internet has changed music. It's in the media constantly. I even devoted a chapter of my book to this topic (The Knowledge To Succeed: How To Get A Record Deal). But the part that's most problematic today isn't the illegal downloading, it's the over saturation of artists. EVERYBODY is a rapper or a producer today. I think we have more artists than fans!! This isn't realistic--it's driving down the prices and value of songs, production, etc. Music today is seen as free, and the truly talented artists are leaving music alone because they can no longer feed themselves with their art. But on the upside, it allows fans direct access to the artists they admire, and it offers access to information and knowledge. It leveled the playing field and reduced the value of major labels and their stranglehold on controlling the music industry. Yay!
PoeEtiq: How could we continue to remain competitive in such an open market of anybody's game in regards to +strategy? Well, he who is loudest or most obnoxious, stands out. It's no longer an industry where good music gets you immediate attention, it's a shock value industry. Someone says something shocking or does something to stand out, and they get the attention. I blame the fans because they are the ones feeding this. When Rihanna, Chris Brown, or Lil Wayne act a fool, they pay attention. Otherwise the fans go back to what they were doing. It's hard to get noticed or to stand out today. Getting accolades for great music is challenging! Hooray for Adele who has done it with class, dignity, and grace! PoeEtiq: Are there any “behind the scenes” secrets, tips or additional information you would like to share with the audience? Wendy: The only tips that matter are 1) Learn the industry, 2) build the best team you can around yourself, and 3) make decisions based on your long term career, not short term money. Money will always come and go in your life. I have articles posted for free at Rap-Coalition.com and IndustryReport.com. Did I mention they are free? There's no excuse for ignorance in today's music industry. Also, I have an educational website coming to help artists make money with their music-- SlavesNoMore.com. Yep, no longer ANY reason for artists to be uninformed today. PoeEtiq: What's next for you? Wendy: It's not really next, exactly, because it's in the same vein, but I have an educational website coming to help artists make money with their music-- SlavesNoMore.com and my next book is MAKING MONEY WITH YOUR MUSIC. It teaches artists step by step how to put out, market, promote, and profit from their own music. The major labels are almost irrelevant. In fact, it's easier today to find an investor than it is to find a record deal. Thanks for your time and for reading this far! You are already ahead of your competition...
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"Does Sampling Questions the Creativity Of The Producer?" Timbaland is known in the industry to be a sampling genius. He has created some of the most successful songs in today's music, including several hit songs for Missy Elliott, Aaliyah, Ginuwine, Jay-Z, Nelly, and Justin Timberlake. Many other Producers also known for sampling such as P-Diddy, Kanye and Pharell are still currently making hits from sounds of the past. Nevertheless, if you ask most producers that prefer live instrumentation in recordings, most will argue, that those who sample are not creative and they have to bite from others music in order to create. The come back to a statement as such might be “Numbers Don’t Lie” http://www.blogtalkradio.com/hiphopnationalradio/2011/09/15/the-hip-hop-national-radio-conference-call-feedback-line-1
Shouldn't My Manager Be Financially Invested In My Career? Apostle Joyce Tasby: Young People Guild School Of Performing Arts Johnny Wesley: Flippin Flava Records Believe it or not many upcoming Music Artist really feel that the manger must have some sort of financial investment in to them in order to take the role as manager. That belief couldn't be further from the truth. In fact "One of the most important jobs of a manager is to secure recording and publishing contracts for their clients, this is why it is so essential to choose well connected and well respected managers. The music business is a "relationship" business. Who know who, and who can get to know who, and who did what successfully for who... " that's really what management is all about. Study your potential manager see what type of relationships he has among his inner circle and his ability to influence them. Mangers should possess the ability to generates income. Reference: http://www.musicbizacademy.com/knab/articles/10makealiving.htm http://www.blogtalkradio.com/hiphopnationalradio/2011/10/25/the-hip-hop-national-radio-conference-call-feedback-line
What Is a Producer & Why Do I Need One? Finding the right producer for your project can be a very daunting task. A lot of artist don't really know or understand the function of a producer, what he/she does and why a producer is important to a project. In todays business the producer is often essential to the sound of an artist because he/she is creating the musical parts of the songs for an artist. We will have a few notable and famous producers as guest for our show, James Early (M.C Hammer) Easy Mo B (Miles Davis, Notorious B.I.G & Craig Mack), L-Rob (independent Up & coming producer) Rob "G" (Morris Day), Bernard "Big One" Williams (independent beat maker) & John Bokowski (Gospel helen baylor, Jamie Foxx show, Teena Marie & Pointer Sisters) http://www.blogtalkradio.com/hiphopnationalradio/2010/11/11/what-is-a-producer-why-do-i-need-one
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K AY O E x t r a ordinary charm, clever word play and crafty metaphors have brought this gi ft talent to the forefront of the music scene. With m u l t i talented song writers and producers, including her o w n material. KAYOâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s songs speak the language of today's youth without dumbing down to the typical stereotypes. Interestingly enough, KAYO has already developed a new market on capitalizing her craft. KAYO has been able to perform in many large venues unlike a lot of our current, young performers whose musical content hinders them from gaining exposure due to their sometimes negative messages and explicit lyrical content. KAYO is by far on a path to success with showing a promising future in becoming one of the majors of her craft. Manager -Aldouphus "PoeEtiq" Williams (954) 461-3398 / kayoblowkisses@gmail.com kayoblowkisses.com WWW.KAYOBLOWKISSES.COM
I was born
Eric Terrell Ferguson on October 10, in Rochester NY. At the early age of 3, my family moved to Cross , SC - the place I call my home. At age 6, I began to sing, and at age 9, I began to play the trumpet. This was the start of my love for music. I continued my growth in music throughout high school and college at the Univ. of South Carolina. While in college, I performed in many talent showcases, weddings, and competitions in efforts to hone my skills. After college, I have continued to perform in efforts to get my sound heard. My Style: My style is love. I want to express through my gift of song how relationships between couples go through the highs and lows. The Future: My goal is to be mentioned in the same breathe with the great R&B vocalist of all times when my days of performing are over. I want to spark conversation that deal with the joys and pains of love. Who am I?? Emotional..Romantic..Intense & Comforting.... Simply Eric
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" S . C . U . U . M . " (SOCIETY
KERMIT WELLS A well qualified music producer/music director/ songwriter and arranger. Highly skilled and prolific keyboardist in all genres. Born in Fort Worth, Texas where his gift was cultivated in the church. He worked with artists such as Fred Hammond, Kirk Franklin, David and Tamela Mann, Fantasia, Ereka Badu, Tonex, Yolanda Adams, Kim Burrell, Bebe and Cece Winans, Marvin Winans, Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Property, Bishop T. D. Jakes, Myron Butler, Kenny and Shaunte Lattimore and many many more. Contact Kermit on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/terrell.ferguson.37#!/ kermit.wells.3?fref=ts
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S.c.u.u.m. is back on the road and prepared to take it all to the top. With a big scope of musicality and personality S.c.u.u.m. music does care about the whole of humanity. The name itself means "Society Cant Use Us Mentally" and it really stands for being liberated from any kind of control. The goal itself is to fulfill their own lives, which means to make music and keep on making music. Music is an art form and is supposed to be experimented with. There is no rules, no limits and thats what S.c.u.u.m. wants the whole world to know. Open up the doors and your minds for styles never heard before a n d b e prepared cause the industry is changing. The change will always be a fact but there has to be some kind of revolution. Even though the S.c.u.u.m. style of music is resting on the pillars of hip hop, reggae, r&b, funk and soul, the biggest inspiration source for their music is life and all that it has to offer. Their biggest motto is " be yourself and do what ever you wanna do" and if you like what you do then, there is no reason to be insecure. Be your own biggest critique and keep on working. No matter what happens, S.c.u.u.m. will keep on making music and is here to stay. S.C.U.U.M. (Billy Rockwood & Jj Washington) www.myspace.com/societycantuseusmentally www.myspace.com/billyrockwood www.myspace.com/jjiwah
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Woodgett’s focus is not to limit herself to her southern, or American, roots, but to share her sultry sound of jazz and soul with the international community. In her eyes, it’s giving back because music feeds the soul. Through her sound and lyrics, she uses her soul to heal, feed and inspire others to move through life living better than yesterday with love and light. Tricia is co-owner of Svelte Books and Svelte Entertainment Group whereas she shares the responsibilities of creativity, writing, producing, publishing and directing. She has published 8 novels and has co-written, executive produced, managed and co-starred in the play “Church Picnic”, the film short “The Other Sister” (IMDb credit) and the investor trailers/pilot for the upcoming filming projects Circles, “The Grass Ain’t Greener” (What IF?) and Unexpectedly Gin. www.facebook.com.triciawoodgett www.triciawoodgettmusic.com
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Desiree’ was born in Dallas, Texas on July 6, 1990. Growing up she had a LOVE & PASSION for music. Starting with Gospel and A'Capella, Desiree’ acquired the skills to harmonize and hear pitch. Her appreciation for all genres of music allowed Desiree’ to expand her thinking create her unique and awesome sound. Her current mixtape is entitled “The Soul of a Songbird” dropping April 1, 2011. You can contact her on Facebook (www.facebook.com/ DesireeCharis),Twitter (www.twitter.com/DesireeCharis and you can hear her music at (www.reverbnation.com/ desireecharisperry) Contact /Booking: DesireeCharis@yahoo.com or Call Brandon “DOPI” Perry (661)208-2957
Alexander
Soul & jazz music sensation Andrae Alexander’s new self-titled CD is available now in over 80 online music stores and w e b s i t e s . Andrae Alexander, a rising artist on the soul and jazz scene has the music world abuzz with the released his new, self-titled CD “Andrae Alexander”. The CD is available via digital download on 81 music websites and stores online. Andrae brings forth a sound that appeals to the serious music lover. The CD “Andrae Alexander” extends multiple genres, gives you soul and jazz with hints of classic R&B. Fitting right into the age of microwave mainstream music, Andrae’s style vocally heartfelt and just what the discriminating listener wants to hear. Andrae’s CD on Itunes.com, VirginMega (France), Fnacmusic.com, music load.com, Ovi.com, Musicme.com, Napster.com, Mobivillage, Realnetworks.com, Amazon.com, Rhapsody, Puretracks.com, Soundbuzz (UK), Last.fm, Juno, Media Markt (Europe), Traxsource.com. “Andrae [Alexander]
steps into the spotlight with a new self-titled CD that has classic album styling written all over it.” Soulinterviews.com Website: www.andraealexander.com andraesworld@gmail.com
NGO LIMIT www.Ngolimit.com www.Facebook.com/NgoLimitInc (also Ngo Limit II )
L I N D A N G O Who are you? *I’m Linda Ngo, a woman of God, a Mogul and a Mom! Lol! ( Ngo is pron o u n c e d a s “ N o ” ) What is your business mission? * My mission is to be the 1st Vietnamese Mogul! Lol!! I want to be the “Jill of all trades” in the world of Entertainment, Fashion, Marketing, Branding and Mentoring. With that being said, I’m constantly learning new crafts on a daily, so that I can educate myself on multiple platforms in order to produce various ways to accommodate our forever growing generation. Therefore, when it comes to mentoring our youth, I’m able to understand their language! L O L ! What is your personal mission? * To be the best person I can be, win “Mommy of the Year Award,” (lol) be the best mogul around, while allowing God to get the glory out everything I do and stand for. I want to be in a position to continue to bless others in a way that leaves a positive and lasting impact on p e o p l e ’ s l i v e s . Do you have a mentor? * To be honest, there are only a few people I hold dear to my heart, but as far as mentors or role models, I’ve observed society enough to be able to pick and choose what I want to take from it…the good, the bad and everything in between. lol What is your secret to keep you motivated? * Oooohhh..that’s a tough one… hmmm…I guess if I hand to give up one secret, lol, I’d have to say the trips my kids and I take down to the homeless shelters and reflecting on all the times that we spend downtown with the less fortunate. Every time we go there, we take our time to listen to stories from some of the homeless people and it teaches us how to remain humble and appreciative. Then, on top of all that, I actually give my number to some of them and they call and check in, as well as, UP ON ME! How crazy huh? It’s truly a blessing and a priceless feeling t h o u g h . How do you maintain a balanced life? *Balanced Life? Is that in the dictionary? Lol... That must be a trick question..lol… seriously... A balanced life is to know what you want out of life and what brings you joy. If you can organize your needs and separate them from your desires, then it makes life a little easier
to maintain. I’m a woman of God first, mother next and everything else follows. Soooooo I work hard when I’m working and make the necessary sacrifices to be able to put my kids first! If I can’t make it work around my kids, I just don’t do it and honestly, to be able to be there for my family and friends when they need me helps me maintain a balanced life. What is your favorite book? *I would have to say my favorite book is, “May I have your order please?” by Pastor Rickie G. Rush. This book helped me understand the simplicity side of God and the power of prayers. How do you motivate others? * Motivating others is something that I have to give God credit for. I use my experiences that I’ve gained in my life through trials and tribulations to find the positive, or the God in every situation. While be around others, I motivate with actions and leading by examples, yet I listen and not judge, therefore motivating without trying to motivate, allows me to be genuine, sincere and REAL. What is your charity of choice? * Not to be funny or arrogant, but the charity of my choice would have to be God’s Level of Wisdom. GLOW gives back to a variety of organizations, groups and people. I love being able to help whoever needs help without being restricted to just one cause and I feel that if God has allowed me to reach whoever crosses my path, then there should be “Ngo Limit” to whom I give b a c k t o o . How did you discover your passion? * Without sounding like a broken record, I’d have to say God did it AGAIN! Lol…I think when I evaluated my life and realized that I had experienced more pain and hurt than joy and happiness in such a short amount of time, I didn’t want to see another person go through what I had to go through or felt what I have felt. I give the credit to God because I know now, that He allowed me to go through those storms because He knew I’d survive and in turn, allowed it to add to my character and then utilize it as compassion for o t h e r s . What is your greatest fear? *My greatest fear would have to be…. fa il in g G od an d my c hi ldr en .. Of what are you most proud? *I’m most proud of the fact that I have been able to be who I am today without jeopardizing my morals and ethic or losing respect for myself. I am extremely proud that I’ve been able to brand a company that has not had any negative repercussions or negative complaints, yet stands for something Positive!
Are there any goals or dreams you have yet to fulfill? *There will always be goals and dreams that are yet to be fulfilled because life is about growth, so when I accomplish one goal or dream, then there’s always going to be another and another and another! Lol! There’s always room for improvement and change.. How do you work under pressure? *I always love a good challenge, so I work great under pressure!! How do you feel about delegating? *Ooohhh delegating…I’m ok with it, but not the best, lol. I delegate, but then I always follow up! That must be a bad t h i n g h u h ? l o l How would you describe your team? *My team is more than a team. They are my core and are like family to me. They work hard without having to be asked and strive for their own personal best. I couldn’t ask for a better team, a team of TRUE friends, True support aka True F a m i l y ! Anything more you wish to share with our readers? *That’s the trick question for sure! Lol! There’s ton to share, but you’ll have to wait for the book! Lol! Just know that no matter what has happened in your life, it’s not worth allowing the negativity rape your current or your future. I’m in such a state of joy and peace right now that I understand how to deal and overcome life’s obstacles. Don’t get me wrong now, I have my days, but I also have to tell myself, troubles don’t last always!! I am a woman of many hats and I’m not stopping there, there are Ngo Limits when it comes to me and where I’m headed! God is love and He is Great, so Live, Love, Laugh and press Repeat! Be blessed everyone!!
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What I Know To Be True In My Heart. It Takes An Abundance of Faith! Faith is the substance of what we hope for and the evidence of what we do not see (Heb 11:1). Do you have the Faith that is needed to manifest the life of your dreams? Do you have Faith to go the distance and follow God’s abstract path of life? Do you have Faith and Courage to help others succeed and not feel regretful about your own life path? I ask these questions because, as you read this, know that you are Spiritual Women (and men) of Faith. It is not accidental that you were drawn to this editorial about Faith. Faith is not just what we say, it is the belief that we live. Faith is knowing that Jehovah (GOD) will make a way out of no way when you can NOT possibly see an answer. Faith in Adonia (GOD), is the doctor giving you life ending or life changing news about you or a loved one’s health. But you know in your heart that JESUS said “I AM the Way, the Truth and the Life” (John 14:6). It takes an Abundance of Faith! Practice, Practice, Practice Faith! As I launch Spiritual Women Of Faith (2014) for readers, listeners & viewers, like you and I, our SWOF producer Letitia Ellis is interviewing panelist to lend their biblical opinions for Spiritual Women of Faith broadcasts. Do you have what it takes to be a Spiritual Woman Of Faith? Contact me at valderbeebe@valderbeebeshow.com BBSL Shabbat Shalom, Valder Beebe
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What They'll Never Tell You About the Music Business: "The Myths, the Secrets, the Lies (and a Few Truths)" ——“For someone on the way up, this book is a must; for everyone else, it’s a bible.”—Danny Strick, co-President, SonyATV Music Publishing, Inc. *How the Internet has affected every aspect of the music business, from copyright and royalty issues to censorship *How many musicians have seized do-it-yourself Internet opportunities to create successful business models *How satellite radio, digital jukeboxes, and video games are affecting the music market *How artists can maximize their chances for long-term financial health *How the royalty pie is sliced—and who gets the pieces *What snares and pitfalls to avoid when signing an employment contract. “The music business is complicated, and this book is very helpful in deciphering its pitfalls, opportunities, and challenges.”—Clive Davis, Chief Creative Officer, Sony Music Entertainment Worldwide http://www.amazon.com/Theyll-Never-About-Music-Business/dp/0823084396
Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap (2012) The craft. The history. of a job bringing MCs in one of the most films regarding hip-cop which this film exposes unparalleled. You the forefather's of today's culture? Ice-T baataa, Eminem, Nas, Chuck D, KRS-One, Ice Cube-in this It's a
The power. Ice-T does a hell and rappers to the forefront prolific documentary-style Culture. The dynamic in an MC's level of creativity is decide. Will you see what hip-hop have to say about interviews-Afrika BamMos Def, Kanye West, Snoop Dogg, Run-DMC and
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look into the minds of the forefathers [of this culture, focusing on] the foundation of hip-hop. 4. Freestyles The freestyles [heard in the film] are bananas. Joe Budden, Kanye [West] and KAZ, [they kill it]. 5. Rap's Creativity
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