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Seven Principles of Admirable Business Ethics I just love to pass on good information. 1. Be Trustful: Recognize customers want to do business with a company they can trust; when trust is at the core of a company, it's easy to recognize. Trust defined, is assured reliance on the character, ability, strength, and truth of a business. 2. Keep An Open Mind: For continuous improvement of a company, the leader of an organization must be open to new ideas. Ask for opinions and feedback from both customers and team members and your company will continue to grow. 3. Meet Obligations: Regardless of the circumstances, do everything in your power to gain the trust of past customer's and clients, particularly if something has gone awry. Reclaim any lost business by honoring all commitments and obligations. 4. Have Clear Documents: Re-evaluate all print materials including small business advertising, brochures, and other business documents making sure they are clear, precise and professional. Most important, make sure they do not misrepresent or misinterpret. 5. Become Community Involved: Remain involved in community-related issues and activities, thereby demonstrating that your business is a responsible community contributor. In other words, stay involved. 6. Maintain Accounting Control: Take a hands-on approach to accounting and record keeping, not only as a means of gaining a better feel for the progress of your company, but as a resource for any "questionable " activities. Gaining control of accounting and record keeping allows you to end any dubious activities promptly. 7. Be Respectful: Treat others with the utmost of respect. Regardless of differences, positions, titles, ages, or other types of distinctions, always treat others with professional respect and courtesy. Recognizing the significance of business ethics as a tool for achieving your desired outcome is only the beginning. A small business that instills a deep-seated theme of business ethics within its strategies and policies will be evident among customers. It's overall influence will lead to a profitable, successful company. By recognizing the value of practicing admirable business ethics, and following each of the 7 principles, your success will not be far off. Article courtesy Robert Moment www.sbinformation.com
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What’s the most important issue of 2012 election? JOBS? ECONOMY? DEFICIT/FEDERAL DEBT? FOREIGN POLICY? MEDICARE/SOCIAL SECURITY? FEDERAL SPENDING/BUDGET? PRESIDENT OBAMA? MITT ROMNEY? RON PAUL? NEWT GINGRICH? WEIGH YOUR OPTIONS CAREFULLY AND
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Catch daily broadcasts “THAT CELEBRITY INTERVIEW” on KKVI 89.9 & 95.9 (Dallas) and KKVI RADIO.com at 12:00 Noon Central. Follow up on: www.twitter.com@valderbeebeshow and Facebook.com/valderbeebeshow. Like Mary Mary’s previous albums, SOMETHING BIG resonates with a fusion of sound (R&B, hip-hop, dance, pop, gospel and jazz) and empowering messages. But Fearless. That one word unlike earlier efforts, this album also features more eloquently captures the collaborations with several talented new writers. A case in creative spirit of groundpoint is Jazz Nixon, who crafted the title track. breaking duo Mary Mary. Interpolating the Jackson 5’s 1971 hit “Mama’s Pearl,” Ever since siblings Erica complemented by an edgy bass and drum mix and C am pb e l l and T in a spirited hand claps, the track puts a contemporary spin on Campbell broke through in the traditional call and response song. 2000 with the pioneering “We always go into the studio with the intention of, ‘Hey, crossover hit “Shackles (Praise You),” the chart-topping why not try this out,” says Tina. “When we sister act has never wavered from heard ‘Something Big’ the first time, it just defying convention to fulfill its misscreamed out to us. It worked tremendously sion: sending uplifting messages with our chemistry.” through music and words that are Showcasing their signature crystalline relatable to everyone. harmonies, Mary Mary raises goosebumps “It’s about making music that on the striking “It Is Well.” Produced by touches both adults and young Warryn Campbell, the a cappella track people,” says Erica. Adds Tina, “It’s quietly soars as the song confidently about spreading good news for the declares, “I’ve had more than my share of world but doing it in the Mary Mary pain/Still I believe that all things will work way: banging beats and melodies, out for my good/It is well with me.” intertwined voices and messages of “People ask us all the time whether we’re hope.” gospel, inspirational or trying to go pop,” An amazing ten years later, says Erica. “Tina and I are artists whose having earned 3 Grammy Awards, 2 music fits in so many other places. That’s American Music Awards, an NAACP always been the leading force behind each Image Award and a BET Award, the of our albums. Knowing who we are, we “Mary Mary way” sounds just as know each album can be different from the fresh and innovative on the duo’s next.” sixth album, Born in Listen to the Mary Mary Interview with Valder Beebe at Hip Hop National Partner http:// the aptly titled www.hiphopnational.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/MaryMary-Audio-.mp3 Inglewood, SOMETHING CA to an BIG (My Block/ evangelist/choir director mother and a youth minister Columbia/Sony Music; March 29, 2011). This vibrant outfather, sisters Erica and Tina Atkins—and their six other ing, once again produced by longtime collaborator Warryn siblings—grew up singing in church choirs. After a stint Campbell, picks up where the group’s most recent studying vocal performance at local El Camino College, mainstream success story, 2008’s The Sound and its Erica and Tina joined the lineup of traveling gospel shows Grammy Award-winning smash hit “God in Me,” left off. and toured as backup singers for several R&B acts. Paving the way for SOMETHING BIG is the lively lead Three years later, songwriter/producer Warryn Campbell single “Walking.” After only nine weeks at radio, the single played a pivotal role in the sisters’ career, helping them has already marched its way into the top 10 at Urban AC secure a song publishing deal with EMI. Soon thereafter, and is steadily growing. In the vein of “God in Me,” Mary the pair began accumulating writing and performance Mary’s 2009 Auto-Tune-laden R&B/hip-hop crossover hit, credits on soundtracks and through songs recorded by “Walking” bounces along with synthesizer-accented, various recording artists. With their platinum-selling, percolating rhythms while delivering its uplifting message. Grammy-winning debut album, Thankful, Mary Mary hit a “Some say walking takes too long/I say with walking you homerun, due in large part to the broad success of its first can’t go wrong/I rock with the greatest,” proclaim Tina and single, “Shackles (Praise You),” in Erica.
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2000. Their sophomore follow-up, Incredible, was released in 2002 and was certified gold, before the group released such hits as “Heaven,” “The Real Party,” and “Yesterday” on their self-titled album, Mary Mary (2005), which peaked at No. 8 on the Billboard 200. Their success continued with the release of an acclaimed holiday project, A Mary Mary Christmas, in 2006. It is Mary Mary’s The Sound (2008), however, that sparked Mary Mary’s best mainstream success to date, bowing at No. 7 on the Billboard 200 and No. 2 on the publication’s R&B/hip-hop chart, as well as garnering numerous awards for the album, and for its record-breaking single “God In Me.” Yet with their tremendous accomplishments, the sisters are quick to point out that they’re driven by something far greater--“It’s not just about musical achievements, awards, charts and sales,” says Erica. “That’s not our guiding light. It’s about connecting with people and offering them real hope…hope that, ultimately, changes lives.” “We’re committed to our message and purpose,” adds Tina. “Years later, we’re still here; our fans are still with us and our audience is still growing. We’re just so grateful to still have this opportunity.”
FAME, FAMILY & CHAOS...CAN THEY GET AN AMEN? TV SERIES ON WE Tv Thursdays, following the Braxton’s Family Values at 9 ET/PT. Music is a family business for the Campbell sisters. Erica’s husband Warryn is the group’s producer, and Tina’s husband Teddy is the drummer in Jay Leno’s Tonight Show band. Balancing family life is a challenge all on its own - Erica and Warryn have two little children with a third on the way, while Tina and Teddy are raising a blended family of four kids. Aside from their own broods, the sisters have a large extended family including: sister Alana who’s on the verge of getting engaged; parents who’ve been married to, and divorced from, each other three times (and are now currently separated); and sister Goo, who doubles as Erica and Tina’s stylist. Goo may be skilled in transforming the ladies from moms to superstars, but the three often butt heads - mainly because Goo believes she’s underappreciated and underpaid. Adding to the mix is the duo’s manager, Mitchell. Overseeing everything Mary Mary, Mitchell is in the middle of all…for better or worse! Erica and Tina love the life that Mary Mary provides, but being a superstar comes with huge sacrifices and major challenges. Faced with the daily decisions that being wives, mothers and career women come with, their lives are a balancing act as they constantly have to prioritize what’s more important. As Mary Mary, Erica and Tina continue their meteoric rise in the music world, including two 2012 Grammy® nominations, a highly-anticipated tour, a new single and a special holiday performance for thousands of new fans. Offstage, they face a different reality, revealing just how chaotic it can be bouncing between both worlds. Life on the road as Mary Mary is taking a toll. When Erica goes into early contractions, she’s ordered to limit travel, forcing the duo to deal with the repercussions of canceling their tour. Meanwhile, Tina discovers she is unexpectedly pregnant and faces the consequences of what this means for her family and the immediate future of the group. The pressure gets to the sisters when they start clashing with each other, causing them to seek therapy. Adding to the chaos is sister and stylist Goo. When Goo discovers the girls’ manager doesn’t think she has what it takes to be their lead stylist for the Grammy’s ®, Erica and Tina are caught in the middle of family and business. For this dynamic duo, there’s never a dull moment to be had! MARY MARY is produced for WE tv by Entertainment One Television. Executive Producers for eOne Television: Tara Long, John Morayniss, Eric Hoberman and Mitchell Solarek. Executive Producer for WE tv: Kate Farrell.
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ENTER WE tv’s SINGING CONTEST ON WETV.COM, PLUS CHAT LIVE WITH MARY MARY ON WE tv SYNC Mary Mary is one of the leading gospel groups of our era. Now viewers have the chance to showcase their own talent in an online competition! Beginning March 12, visit www.WEtv.com and enter the Mary Mary Singing Contest. Upload a 60-90 second video of you belting out Mary Mary’s “God in Me,” “Shackles” or “Yesterday.” Applicants will be judged by WEtv.com voters and the winner will be hand-selected by Mary Mary, culminating in a special grand prize. Plus, log on to WE tv Sync during new episodes for an all-access pass to exclusive content and chats with Mary Mary, all linked in real time to what’s happening on air. Additional extras include exclusive videos, sneak peeks, photos, bios, blogs and more. Check out WE tv on Facebook and follow @WEtv and #MaryMary on Twitter for additional updates and contest giveaways.
‘GO GET IT’ CD TRACK LISTING: Go Get It God Bless Little Girl Dirt Can’t Give Up Now I’m Running Good to Me (featuring Destiny’s Child) Sunday Morning He Said And I (featuring Kirk Franklin) Walking God In Me (featuring Kierra ‘Kiki’ Sheard) Shackles
NEW CD IN STORES MAY 8TH The excitement around platinum selling, Grammy Awardwinning duo MARY MARY continues at a brisk pace. After an amazing year that included performing for capacity crowds across the country, and receiving the prestigious ASCAP Golden Note Award, a BET Award, Soul Train Award, two Stellar Awards, and double Grammy Award nominations, the successful pair has just released a stirring new single, “Go Get It.” Anticipation is growing quickly for a new album of the same name that will be released on May 8th 2012, which will include two brand new songs and classic remixed and remastered versions of some of the duo’s greatest hits.
Connect with Mary Mary www.mary-mary.com www.ilovemarymary.com www.facebook.com/marymary www.twitter.com/therealmarymary www.columbiarecords.com
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Valder talks with T. D. Jakes’ about his new book, LET IT GO: Forgive So You Can Be Forgiven, Jakes explores what he calls “the art of forgiveness” in which he goes beyond the topical meaning of the word.
LAURA KAEPPELER “MISS AMERICA 2012 talks to Valder about What It's Like to Be the New Miss America and her platform for Children with incarcerated parent (great mission!)
Tempestt Bledson aka Vanessa Huxtible on the Cosby Show. She’s now talking to Valder about her new gig as host of the Style Network’s Clean House. She inherits her job from Niecy Nash.
Celebrity insider America’s favorite fashionista CoJo TOPIC: Straight off the Academy Awards in LA CoJo Talks Oscars identifies the hottest trends to hit the red carpet season’s biggest night Rooney Mar, Octavia Spencer, Glen Close, Gwyneth Paltro, J Lo.
Valder is intrigued about how the title of the show is so embraced by the audience and talks to Miriam Shor who plays Cricket Caruth-Reilly one of the stars of GCB portraying Dallas women based on the book with the same title “Good Christian B……”
Real Housewives of Beverly Hills Taylor Armstrong TOPIC: her book Hiding from Reality: My Story of Love, Loss, and Finding the Courage Within. The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills lurked a painful story of emotional and physical abuse that she had been terrified to tell.
Kimberly Lacy co-host of “Curb Appeal: The Block is the show’s sexy new addition and she and Valder chat about touch up the house and yard in a flash for spring.
Returning guest Carmen Wong Ulrich is the co-Founder and President of ALTA Wealth Management. She is a financial contributor to CBS “This Morning”, a frequent expert guest on ABC’s “The View,” host of Yahoo’s “On File” series and is the money advice columnist for Good Housekeeping magazine. Carmen talks with Valder about TOPIC: Tax Season Tips to Save.
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Inspiring millions to lose weight on TV with The Biggest Loser, Losing It with Jillian and The Doctors is just the beginning of what Jillian Michaels is bringing to America. She's also a bestselling author of 6 books, the creator of 9 kick-butt DVDs, and America's favorite life coach. Jillian's ultimate goal is to help you reach all YOUR life goals. Jillian's passion for fitness originates from 17 years of devoted practice in the fields of martials arts, personal training, health and wellness. Best known as the undefeated strength trainer and life coach on NBC's hit series The Biggest Loser, Jillian is a motivator and role model to nearly 15 million viewers every week. Before she was a huge TV success, Jillian struggled with her own weight. She knows as well as anyone how difficult it can be to lose weight. She was determined to reach her goals — and through dedication and hard work she did. Now she's determined to help you reach your goals. Jillian's devotion to helping others has inspired her to create a comprehensive online program at JillianMichaels.com, rated one of Good Housekeeping's Top Ten Fitness Web sites. Become a member to reap the rewards of her endless knowledge of fitness and her secrets for weight loss. Jillian will empower you with online support, unique weight-loss tools, and motivation to keep your body moving!
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feel absolutely stunning, regardless of body shape or size. “My clients are real women with curves and it’s important that every garment I design and sell make them feel like the most beautiful woman in the room- whether they are a size 8 or 18.” “The difference you will find in one of my hand-crafted garments is meticulous effort and an end product that suits each client’s body type.” The Fall line, which debuts in 2011, is said to display the very essence of Tawni’s signature style, featuring inimitable concepts and fabrication. “ I am very passionate about my work. God has deposited my gifts deep, down inside me. The world has yet to see all that I am capable of!” “The Best Is Yet To Come” as Tawni continues to advance her career in the Fashion Design industry, she continues to set the latest in industry trends and construction methods to guarantee that her product and service offerings are leading edge and remarkably chic. www.tawnihaynes.com
National Competition Serves as a Platform to Discover Upcoming Hip-Hop Talent Coors Light® is partnered with hip-hop pioneer Ice Cube for the Coors Light Search for the Coldest program, a national talent search for the best MC in the country. With more than 140,000 online votes, the program is quickly become one of the largest platforms for up-and-coming MCs to showcase their skills to a national audience. "I've had the opportunity to grow my career into many areas, but hip-hop is where it all began for me," said Ice Cube. "As a fresh and innovative brand, Coors Light is a natural fit with the hip-hop community, so I'm excited to partner with Coors Light to find the next Coldest MC in the country." Coors Light Search for the Coldest will include a regional tour and competition featuring high-octane concerts with celebrity appearances and performances. MCs will compete to make it to the finale in New York City, where hip-hop heavy hitters Ice Cube, DJ Drama and DJ Khaled will decide who will be crowned 2012's Coldest MC. "Coors Light is known as The World's Most Refreshing Beer and hip-hop has always been about what's fresh and new in music. Who better than Ice Cube, a hip-hop pioneer, to help Coors Light identify the Coldest upcoming MC?" says Mwanza Lumumba, brand manager, Coors Light African American marketing. "We're proud to design a program that recognizes aspiring artists within the hip-hop community." Coors Light Search for the Coldest also continues its partnership with OurStage, a leading destination for new music discovery, who provides opportunities for emerging artists to open for, be mentored by, or collaborate with established artists. The website, www.SearchForTheColdest.com, will allow hip-hop fans to vote for the artist they believe should advance to the final round of the competition. Fans will also have the chance to win daily prizes, including trips to the ESSENCE Music Festival, and the Search for the Coldest grand finale in New York City.. Contestant Submissions: April 1 – May 15 The competition begins with online submissions in which emerging MCs upload an audio track or video of an original composition to www.SearchForTheColdest.com, between April 1 and May 15, to be voted on by fans and celebrity judges. Voting: April 1 – July 10 Legal-drinking-age consumers can vote for their favorite MC from April 1 – July 10, and the top contestants will be selected to perform in the semifinals. Semifinalists Eight semifinalists will be chosen through both online submissions and via live performances in select markets. The final eight will fall into the following categories: New York-based semifinalist, chosen via online submission New Orleans-based semifinalist, chosen via online submission Video channel semifinalist, best video submitted Best live-performance challenge in Baltimore on June 20 Best live-performance challenge in Philadelphia on June 21 Best live-performance challenge in Atlanta on June 28 Best live-performance challenge in Charlotte on June 30 Wild card semifinalist, best MC among all other markets The semifinal events will feature celebrity appearances and performances. All eight semifinalists will make it to the grand finale in New York City for a chance to be crowned Coldest MC. Get more details at http://www.SearchForTheColdest.com.
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Words from HIP HOP NATIONAL FOUNDER VISIONLeveraging The Power of word of mouth via Social Media To Promote Your Music! In today's climate of music industry, the ultimate control of what music is Hot or Not in now in the consumers hand. In other words the consumer is now carrying the torch they determine what is a “HIT” in regards to music. This is not to negate that they have not had the power in the past. This is just to state that because of the intervention of the internet and mobile devices, technology has given strength to the power of word of m o u t h . In the past, the only access to new music from a new artist came through either terrestrial radio broadcast or via television, by way of Videos. The music Industry monopolized the only vehicle, the only funnel by which a new music artist could be heard. Thanks to the internet it has given the reigns to the people. Through proper preparation, presentation and promotions just about any inspiring recording artist can make himself a viral phenomenon, while establishing a lucrative income in the process. "Social networking sites like Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter are increasingly recognized as legitimate marketing tools and vital to the digital marketing strategy of major consumer brands, universities, government and even law firms. It seems that if you’re not on Facebook, you don’t exist."(1) With this knowledge every entertainer needs to arm themselves with social driven content to build a solid following as we progress f u r t h e r i n t o t h e i n f o r m a t i o n a g e . Mobile devices is another tool that is leveraging how content is communicated. "Few technologies have advanced quite as quickly as what the world has witnessed in relation to how have cell phones changed in the last ten to twenty years. The mobile phone is still a very modern and recent invention, but it has evolved very rapidly with new features, new functions, and new innovations"(2) has revolutionized the music Industry to an entertainers advantage. This little device now equipped with high definition camera and the ability to file share via the internet has now give the average music artist the full court to go viral at his fingertips. At its most basic, social networking has revolutionized the way user participation and user-generated content is delivered. Social Networking has now given the average Joe the average Sue a chance to make a for themselves without having to sell themselves short by signing on the dotted line. Footnotes:
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America's Got Talent On Hip Hop National Radio!! Special Guest: Roz T. Jordan Hats off to the creators of Reality Television programming, such as America's Got Talent, Big Brother, Survivor, House Wives and many others. They all truly deserve a nice round of applause, merely because of their brilliance for given birth to a whole new format to television. Making a once far fetched dream of becoming a star, a reality for many. This new generation of tv programming has given the average Jane and Joe an opportunity to have a taste of the life, the walk and the fame of a celebrity. In some cases these new found celebrities are becoming household names and are actually cashing in beyond leaps and bounds on this new pathway to stardom. http://www.blogtalkradio.com/hiphopnationalradio/2011/11/10/the-hip-hop-national-radio-conference-call-feedback-line
Capitol Records Speaks On, "How Do I Get A Major Record Deal?" Ric Ross Began his professional career at Warner Music Group where he serviced records to colleges and radio stations. In 1991 Ross was named southeast Regional Promotion Manager for Reprise Records and in 1994 he became Regional Promotion Manager for Elektra Records. Ross would go on to work in management positions at Island Records, Capitol Records and Atlantic Records. In 2004 he returned to Capitol as National Field Director for the Southeast region. As an expert in promotion and strategic marketing, Ross has worked with a wide range of well-known recording artists, among them Anita Baker, Keith Sweat, T.I., Snoop Dogg, Isley Bros. Al Green, Gerald Levert, Yolanda Adams, Tyrese, Trey Songz, Eric Benet, Twista, Canton Jones, Musiq Soulchild, Sean" P. Diddy" Combs and one list of others http://www.blogtalkradio.com/hiphopnationalradio/2012/01/24/the-hip-hop-national-radio-conference-call-feedback-line
Do I Need To Be A Musician To Have A Career In The Music Business? Joe Solo – Record Producer, Songwriter, Composer Credits Include: Fergie, Macy Gray, will i. am, Michael Jackson, Quincy Jones Publishing, Atlantic, MTV, Epic, HBO, Paramount, NBC, Universal, Sony, Apple, Famous Music Publishing, CBS, Killer Tracks, Fox Sports Music, BMG, Hasbro Games Seasoned Film / TV Composer & Songwriter; Songs heard on One Tree Hill, The OC, Major League Baseball, Dancing with the Stars, and many others. Endorsements include Gibson, Apogee, Spectrasonics, Yamaha, Propellerheads, RME, Seymour Duncan, Overloud, MOTU, and Antares. • Currently Joe is helping artists and music industry pros to become successful through his Music Success Workshop, instructional videos, hands-on career coaching, live seminars, and of course... songwriting & producing records. http://www.blogtalkradio.com/hiphopnationalradio/2012/04/10/the-hip-hop-national-radio-conference-call-feedback-line
Does Hip Hop Has The Strength To Effect Change In America? Hip Hop is a movement and it has proven its message as just that since its genesis and is continuing to do so, as we speak. When President Obama was running for office. He reached out to the Hip Hop community because he knew how much influence we had in crossing all genres music, all races nationally and internationally. According to an article written by Dwayne West (TBT News Service) – "Hip hop mogul Jay – Z (Shaun Carter) and urban spokesperson for President Barack Obama, recently stated that hip hop culture has done more for race relations in America the last 30 years than any other individual, genre or movement" He then goes on to write "This is what made hip hop culture such a dynamic and powerful tool of communication. Because as much as we complain about poverty, crime and destruction in urban hoods, white kids and others face those same dilemmas in their day to day lives. So when they hear lyrics about drugs and police brutality, they can relate, because they’ve faced identical challenges and prejudices." Most will agree with both Jay – Z and West viewpoint. However overtime some media outlets has perpetuated Hip Hop for its negative impact instead of its honorary attributes. Although. " Hip hop is a billion dollar industry and can't be denied of its wealth, power and influence it embraces." We should recognize our strengths and execute it effectively as possible! http://www.blogtalkradio.com/hiphopnationalradio/2011/08/18/the-hip-hop-national-radio-conference-call-feedback-line
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Exploring The Historical Power & Influence Of Hip Hop Music From as early as the 1970's til present times the Hip Hop community has had an influence on fashion, Trends, dances, equipment, software, video games and etc. Starting back in York City, Morris Heights, Bronx, with DJ Afrika Bambaataa who outlined the four pillars of hip hop culture: MCing, DJing, breaking and graffiti writing. which eventually lead to sampling scratching, Human beatboxing. Bam also encouraged a deterrent to gang violence. Hip hop has also lend it hand to young African Americans a voice to let their issues be heard; "Like rock-and-roll, hip hop is vigorously opposed by conservatives because the feel that it glorifies violence, law-breaking, and gangs". Unfortunately , we are not recognized generally for the positive attribution to society It has give the you to rise from poverty to wealth and given many a chance for financial gain to reach consumers. http://www.blogtalkradio.com/hiphopnationalradio/2011/08/16/the-hip-hop-national-radio-conference-call-feedback-line
Why Is The N-Word So Prevalent In The Hip Hop Community? The N Word By definition, Extremely Disparaging and Offensive, a black person; a member of any dark-skinned people; a person of any race or origin regarded as contemptible, inferior, ignorant, etc. The N-word and its prevalence in our Community is so frequently used it's somewhat like a loose cannon. The true meaning of the word has been so watered down it has some what lost its offensive connotation or has it? Ask just about any elderly person from 70's, 60's era or prior you will get a different response. While researching this topic we came across an article titled The N-word: Our language's most controversial word is evolving, though its racial divisiveness remains." the article was written by Jason Browne. Jason interviewed several experts & non-experts gathering various perspectives on the topic. Here is a few quotes of the article "As a rapper, you've damn near got to use (the N-word). It's standard gear now," said a hip-hop executive "So many Caucasians make money off the word, but most people I know, you can't say that word around. "He believes the word would eventually fall out of common use if removed completely from popular art. "It's bad for business if Lil' Wayne don't say the NWord," he said as an example. "As an African-American, it should be looked at as the worst thing. " To some young African-Americans, the N-word is the worst thing."It's not common and it's not acceptable. It's disrespectful," said Nicole Terry, 22, a black, female EMCC student. "The word means an ignorant person. I have no idea (why people use the word). Maybe they don't know." " Read more: http://www.cdispatch.com/news/article.asp?aid=7089#ixzz1UqEqH6D4 http://www.blogtalkradio.com/hiphopnationalradio/2011/08/13/the-hip-hop-national-radio-conference-call-feedback-line
Is Hip Hop The Main Influence To Substance Abuse Among Teens? It's no secret Music is certainly a contributor to the use of Tobacco, Drugs & Alcohol among teenagers. According to a recent article in the New York Times teenagers spends approximately 2.5 hours daily listening to music. The article also states that One in three of every popular songs contains explicit lyrics referencing the use of these substances. "Researchers from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine studied the 279 of the most popular songs from 2005, based on reports from Billboard magazine, which tracks popular music." In the Report " Only 9 percent of pop songs had lyrics relating to drugs or alcohol. The number jumped to 14 percent for rock songs, 20 percent for R&B and hip-hop songs, 36 percent for country songs and 77 percent for rap songs." Notice 77 percent were rap songs, it's not surprising that the majority of the blame would fall upon the Hip Hop Culture. Despite the fact that Rock & Roll has been a major influence to substance abuse and premarital sex among teens since the early 70's. Unquestionably, movies,television and Internet making obscenity easily accessible are also contributing factors. The question is, How can we as the voices of Hip Hop music effect change? Footnote: http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/02/05/under-the-influence-ofmusic/ http://www.blogtalkradio.com/hiphopnationalradio/2011/08/11/the-hip-hop-national-radio-conference-call-feedback-line
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E x t r a ordinary c h a r m , clever word play and c r a f t y m et aphors h a v e brought this gift talent to the forefront of the m u s i c scene. With m u l t i talented song writers a n d producers, including her own material. KAYO’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
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God grounded, Dallas-raised, and as trill as they come, PIT BOSS has been writing music since 13 years old. His partner, Alfonso Mejia (RIP), and he were scheduled to release their first album at the young age of 15 but with the tragic drowning death of his partner the album was never released. After that experience PIT BOSS changed directions and chose to pursue a career in sports. At Lakeview Centennial High in Garland, TX he became one of the top running backs in the state of TX 1995-1996. As a Texas Scholar and a Blue Chip recruit he was offered full ride football scholarships to most NCAA universities. After the birth of his first child, Jamelyn Tyreece Brown, II, at 17 years old he chose to give up his football career to support his family. Over the next 10 years he gained experience in corporate management and at times resorted to the street life and hustling. Through the pain and experiences he suffered while on the streets and in prison he rediscovered his love for God and music. Now PIT BOSS seeks to reach those with similar or worst life experiences and struggles through his music to show that one can rise from the ashes to succeed at life. After the release of his first mixtape, "Money Mission" he continues his mission of helping others with the much anticipated single release of "Do It Big". PIT BOSS' music is inarguably the most trill and hard hitting thing in hip-hop today. Through his independent record label, "Cash Guerilla Records, LLC" he continues his success while helping other artists achieve their dreams. Besides being a successful rap artist he also writes and produces R&B music, hooks and more. PIT BOSS is ambitious and aggressive but remains humble by remembering where he has come from. What you see is what you get with PIT BOSS.
VTHOV Alvin "Vinthoven" Giles is a graduate of Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University where he graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Jazz Studies and Commercial Music. He was born and raised in Orlando, Florida. He is a multifaceted instrumentalist who began studying piano at age six. He studied saxophone and percussion in middle school and marched snare drum in high school. He went on to study jazz piano at FAMU. He began producing in his junior year of high school and started rapping his freshman year of college. He's also toured the US and Europe as Cody ChesnuTT's assistant musical director. The rest is history... in the making. Vinthoven's b.k.a. Vthov's music is highly regarded as a breath of fresh air. He intricately weaves a thorough understanding of musical elements together with fluctuating rhyme schemes to produce a fresh sound. He has inconceivably merged the virtues of self-worth and a positive outlook, with contemporary swagger. He is neither a Dboy, a gangster, nor a swag party rapper. His music escapes the confines of mainstream taste to bring his listeners raw thought provoking lyrics over sonorous beats. In four words... good music is back.
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TiCO TiCO is a talented writer and rapper who also runs his own label: Ride 2 Die Records. Born Luis Rojas and raised in Dallas, Texas, Tico is already generating a buzz for himself in the streets. With local shows and radio play already under his belt he is ready to tackle the industry at large. Tico believes that the essence of Hip Hop is about the emotion and experience behind it and not about the ethnicity of the person behind the mic making it. Management for TiCO - Mr.Kuwn -Dalini 469.544.4168 r2drec@yahoo.com FREE DOWNLOAD OF TiCO’s MIXTAPE
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Mr. 32 Below began writing poetry in his high school English Class. He began transforming poetry for a required English class into lyrics. He soon began to put his poetry to beats created by high school friends and began making songs. He soon became affiliated with Dallas label Stampede Records/Street Hustlaz Ent (S.H.E) where he recorded his 1st single Lollypop featuring Bloc Bleeda. Currently he is working on his mixtape series “Child Support Money”. To know him, explains this title decision. If you don’t know…ask him personally, he will respond!!! Free Bo-Leg (Da Man Unda) http://www.blogtalkradio.com/hhnminterviews/2012/04/09/32below AFRICAN WORD MEANING ''TEACHER,'' IS THE NAME THAT HIPHOP ARTIST JOHN WILLIAMS CHOSE FOR HIM SELF. A FORMER MARINE, CARAMA FELT GOD CALLING HIM TO CHANGE HIS LIFE AND DEDICATE HIMSELF TO MINISTRY THROUGH MUSIC. HE CURRENTLY RESIDES IN DALLAS,TX AND PERFORMS OVER 200 SHOWS A YEAR. CARAMA KNOWS IN ORDER TO HAVE AN EFFECTIVE MINISTRY HE MUST FIRST HAVE A STRONG RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD. HE IS COMMITTED TO DAILY STUDY AND PRAYER. CARAMA,S GOAL IS TO BRING THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST TO THE STREETS AND REACH THOSE WHO ARE LOST. THROUGH HIS MUSIC AND PERSONAL RELATIONSHIP HE WANTS PEOPLE TO KNOW THAT JESUS DIED FOR THEIR SINS SO THEY COULD HAVE ABUNDANT LIFE. http://www.blogtalkradio.com/hhnminterviews/2012/03/29/get-toknow-carama
I knew at the age of 13 that I was destined for a field in entertainment. After leading the Dallas Oak Cliff Jets, a pop warner team, to a N a t i o n a l Championship, I knew that God had blessed me with a special talent. I received a full scholarship to T C U t h a t encour ag ed my t r ans it i on i ng to Professional Football. All my past experiences including a stint in Canadian and National Football Leagues made me feel like life was going to be easy. Life became harder than I ever could have imagined. Cut three times and losing my status as an Elite Football player was just the beginning. Many of you already realize that life is no cakewalk. There are twists and turns in every phase and if you aren’t careful, your pains will hold you captive with seemingly nowhere to turn. I thought my entertainment career had come to a screeching halt due to an ACL tear and a c o a c h throwing me under the bus to cover himself. All my big plans were failing. It took me over a year to get my head right. To come up with a plan that could take me to the next level. We all have peaks and valleys in this life, and in my valley was where I found my next passion - Modeling. I had a personal trainer come up to me while I was at the gym and asked me, “Have you ever thought about fitness modeling?” Since, I had no idea what it was, he went on to explain how I could keep a competitive spirit about myself by getting into the best shape of my life. I thought it would be fun, so I agreed and started training. Five months, tons of cardio and a transformation to my eating habits, I became a second place finisher in my very first fitness model competition. I started networking in the modeling industry and started touching some of the top people in the country. I am now represented by two modeling agencies: The Campbell Agency in Dallas, TX and Sports Unlimited in Los Angeles, CA and Portland, OR. Falling down was a part of life and it happens to everyone. What I have learned is LIFE IS CHOICE. You
can choose to be a victim or an over-comer. We are only defeated when we decide we don’t want to fight anymore. So, the real question is how do you become what you choose to be??? Well, peeps take a deep breathe and come with me. 1. Find what your purpose is. I knew at 13 I was an entertainer. I didn’t know that I would be led to modeling, but I listened to my conscious and found what interests me. 2. You must become convinced of it! Working harder at something will inevitably make you better at it. Investing the time will cause you to become convinced about your purpose. 3. When you are in your purpose, you are convinced of it! You won’t be able to think about anything else because your vision nigh! Vision is the key to unlocking your imagination for where you want your purpose to take you! 4. These components will now allow you to develop your passion. Passion is what makes people follow you. If you have no passion about what you pursue it will be like competing in a race and not wanting to win. It’s important to realize - Without Passion you cannot inspire people. 5. Inspiration is what will occur when people have been infected by YOUR passion. That is what leadership is, infectious desire. When a group of people submit what they believe is true, to what you believe is true, you have infected them with your desire. These are the 5 keys to finding and becoming the leader in your domain. I found my purpose, “To Entertain” became a model and became convinced that I could do it. I began to dream and have a vision on where I wanted to take it. My passion rubbed off on a few people that have helped me along my journey. Because of these steps I have inspired people to give me an opportunity. I hope that you too, can find Your Passion for Being Great! Photo Credits: Eric Ganison & Marta Azevedo ericganisonphotography.com martaphotos.com
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Abundance is All Around You! My Life is Fantastic! I am healthy, I am in love and I am loved by GOD and my family! This is abundance. Your Life is Fabulous! You do not lack anything. No matter what you think, there is no lack. Lack is a state of mind that manifests into reality. So if you think lack with chronic thoughts, lack will manifest into your life. So, the answer? Think of ABUNDANCE! See abundance everywhere. See it in the beauty of the day you have been given. See it in the paycheck you receive (no matter what the amount). Feel it in the hugs from your loved ones. Go into your closet and look at all of the clothes, shoes and other items you have to wear. Say thank you, GOD, for all of this abundance. Abundance is everywhere. Every day that I awake I feel and see abundance. In my studio there are notes of abundance to remind me of how rich that I am. Every day I view a greeting card that reminds me “With GOD all things are possible,” Genesis 18:13. Then I usually being my day around 6:00 a.m. then end my radio day at 10:00 a.m., interviewing radio guests for one of my two radio shows: The Valder Beebe Show or THAT CELEBERITY INTERVIEW (ValderBeebeShow.com). For both shows, I interview the world’s most fascinating celebrities and the most interesting everyday guests. The goal of both shows is to ‘change the way we look at things – so the things we look at will change.’ Some guests on my Interview List are: Jarvis Green (defensive lineman who won two Super Bowl rings when he played with the New England Patriots); Ice-T, film and television personality who currently stars in NBC’s Law & Order: SVU; Marlo Thomas, award-winning actress, producer and author, and many others including Carmen Wong Ulrich, the financial advice columnist for Glamour and regular contributor to the “Today” and “Dr. Oz” shows and a regular guest expert on NBC’s “Nightly News With Brian Williams. Hearing their stories and the stories of those who have triumphed over adversity to enjoy their hard-earned fame is the inspiration that The Valder Beebe Show and THAT CELEBRITY INTERVIEW brings to the listeners and viewers. The Valder Beebe Show offers my unique perspective on an array of topics ranging from current events and cultural trends to politics and more, all while bringing listeners and viewers closer to their favorite celebrities and notable public figures. I know that I am the life force of my shows, and I am given an opportunity to explore my passions on air. I explore the issues that matter to you and the moments that move you. We look at your life, health, home and your relationships. My guests share stories of strength and transformation to engage you in your own transformation. What are the wishes for your life? Make them happen. Use the power of abundance, which is a “more than plentiful quality of GOD.” Abundance is elevated in your life by more love, more joy, more kindness and more giving. To recognize that state of abundance, pray consistently, pray often (as you talk to GOD), spend time in meditation (as you listen to GOD), use affirmations, and spend quiet time with GOD getting to know his character.
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Whether you are looking for a job, thinking of starting your own business or even steadily working for someone else, this is a good time to start marketing and branding yourself. Companies have long known the importance of making a name for their products and services to set themselves apart from their competition. Today's rapidly shifting economy, combined with our increasingly Web-driven communications, make it essential for individuals to constantly assess, update and promote their skills. OK, you say, I understand why Microsoft, Apple, Nike, Kellogg's, Campbell's and Nabisco brand themselves. I'm not a computer, a shoe or a can of soup. Well, just like those companies, you face competition everyday whether you know it or not. Branding yourself is the key to standing out no matter if you are selling a product, a service or yourself. This economy makes it essential for us all to rethink how we view and market ourselves. Why? If you are searching for a job, you are up against who knows how many applicants, many of whom will be promoting themselves as the most qualified. Even if you have a job it is really important to brand yourself, because in an unstable economy, you don't know what may happen in the future. Plenty of employees who thought they might spend their entire careers with companies like General Motors now find themselves in a job market that is vastly different from those faced by previous generations. Online employment services such as Monster.com, Indeed.com and CareerBuilder.com have a far reach for both job seekers and employers. Companies that are hiring are accustomed to being flooded with resumes. Many available jobs, whether full time, freelance or contractual, are "under the radar" and never posted. That makes it more important than ever to network. And there have never been more tools and services, most of them free, to get your name and credentials out there. Here are a few tips for creating and marketing your brand: Use online social networking: Beverly Shepard posted a reward of up to $6,000 on LinkedIn for help landing a new job after a newspaper eliminated her position as marketing manager. She was flooded with leads and publicity from her post on LinkedIn, which reaches an estimated 40 million people. Your Facebook friends list right now may hold the keys to new opportunities you haven't dreamed of. The exponential reach of social networking makes it an essential tool for extending your networking reach. Position yourself as an expert: Your interests, talents, skills, education, hobbies and perspectives are unique. You may have in-depth knowledge, experience or a passionate interest in a particular area, but have never thought about using the Web to share it. Free services such as www.PitchRate.com help you to do your own public relations and get valuable exposure in the media. I developed PitchRate to connect journalists with expert sources. Sign up and you may be contacted and asked to speak as an authority or share your story as it relates to a particular topic or trend in the news. It's another way to get the word out and brand yourself.
Network through associations: Even if you have not yet made the change to a new career, joining and becoming active in a professional association is a proven path for marketing yourself. Meeting other people involved in the same line of work will help you to get up to date on the latest trends affecting that business, and build networks that can lead to future opportunities. If you are looking for a job today you can't rest on your resume. What wins the day is creativity, persistence and the motivation to promote yourself. There have never been more tools and a better time to do it. About the Author: L. Drew Gerber is CEO of Blue Kangaroo, Inc. and creator of www.PitchRate.com, a no-charge media tool that moves the best interviews to the front of the line for journalists and producers. Gerber's business practices and staffing innovations have been revered by PR Week, Good Morning America and the Christian Science Monitor. His companies handle international PR campaigns and his staff develops online press kits for authors, speakers and companies with PressKit 24/7, a technology he developed (www.PressKit247.com). Contact L. Drew Gerber at: ldrewg@gmail.com or call him at 828-749-3182.
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Faith like Potatoes It is important for us as individuals to realize that life cannot be rosy all the time and that through all these bad times and feelings of insecurity and unhappiness, we must always have faith and rejoice in the Lord. I want to say that when days are dark we feel lost and alone but it is normal to feel this way but we must always remember that tomorrow there is hope for a brighter day, a chance to build. I know that when one feels this way it is easy to submit to temptations in order to forget but I say unto to you now that enduring through these times is important for the progression of our souls, we become stronger by having faith and believing that God is there for us and knowing that no matter what happens we will always have faith in him and believe that he will take away the pain and sorrow. This is a time to build anew and strengthen your faith in God as you will show him that he is your pillar of strength and that no one can take that faith away from you. So it is today that I say with greatness that God knows all your minds troubles and understands (therefore find peace in this) but we need to be strong and not allow the devil to control our emotions by presenting us with temptations which just make matters worse and instead honor the Lord our God by showing him that we as his children believe that he is “the way the truth and the light.” Like in the case of David and Goliath, David was small and only had a sling shot as opposed to Goliath who was big, armored and strong. David had faith in the Lord no matter what Goliath looked like and so we too must have faith no matter how big our problems are.“Don’t show God how big your problems are but show your problems how big God is.”
In watching this business of music change in the last 10 years, there has something that I have seen stay the same. Remarkably, the performance of the so called "Indie Hip Hop Artist" is going to be a cookie cutter deal (I’m sure we could replace Hip Hop with almost any genre of music). It seems that you could literally walk into an open mic on any given night, close your eyes, and you could easily imagine the scene. Some choice performer will be introduced by the host, then walk up to the stage, give a non-prophetic performance (usually 5-10 min), and then comes the famous adjusted Russell Simmons speech: "Thankx for coming out. God bless you. Buy my CD. Follow me on Twitter. Find me on Facebook. Let's stand up for the city!" I think it's a shame that in a world where 10 year olds now have cell phones, billions of videos are posted on youtube, and you can go to the store and buy a 3D TV, that artists still do not recognize that one of the main points of being in the entertainment business is to ENTERTAIN. As much as they aspire to be like the artists they see on TV, they never study those artists to see how to make their performances better. I sometimes wonder what someone would do if they came to an open mic where at least 80% of the artists came up with a show (Just fyi, it’s not even10% right now). I don’t wanna scare hip hop artists with nightmares of dancers with some routine, but maybe they might think about something simple. Something like turning the lights off when before they hit the stage to bring some dramatics. Or here’s one… Maybe the artists could actually talk to the audience instead of waiting on the DJ to start their music. In the end, maybe no one would get signed that night, but how many paying customers, and artists, might actually get online and post this: "I saw alot of great ENTERTAINERS last night. I mean everybody actually put on a show!!! Can't wait to go to the next one!!"
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