While reflecting and watching the renewed "Soul Train Music Awards", I am proud to see so many prominent & dominating musicians and artists alike show their amazing talents. Before this show aired, I had heared a rumor about two of the performers, Trey Songz & Toni Braxton and their connection that they had on stage.
This duo had a very nice performance but the media portrayed their as a overtly sexual but as I watched it tonite, I was expecting the worst. Even though there was mild flirtation...to me the kiss that was in their performance was still tasteful. It makes you wonder whether this was a ploy because the Trey has a CD out & Toni is also going to release an album and they used this situation to raise album sales? Or has their seductive flirtation caused her a damper in her marriage?
I'll let you decide whether this was a planned gimick for monetary gain or just a publicity stunt or was it just demeaning? Besides the kiss between Taraji & Terrance (The Host of The Show) was much more passionate (Understatment) .... LOL
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Thursday, November 26, 2009
Who's The Next...
Who's The Next... It's Melanie Fiona
If you haven't guessed by now, I am a music fanatic...and I'm proud of it. I pride myself on having an great ear for music and talent in all aspects of the arts. I can recognize a surrounding light around certain individuals that has that special something, that usually makes them amazing artists.
My next prediction for R&B superstars would be Melanie Fiona. I also predict that within 2 years of now established music career, she will surpass songstress' like Amerie, Rihanna (Yes I said it) and even the amazing but now fading Alicia Keys. Melanie has an AMAZING voice, a sultry tone, and lyrics that every woman can relate too.Mark my words she will never be a one hit wonder because she already has two chart topping singles out right now "Give it to me Right" & " It Kills Me". Please keep an ear out for this amazing artist and support her debut album...The Bridge.
Check out here video now on YouTube.com ~ It Kills Me
Let me know what you think........
If you haven't guessed by now, I am a music fanatic...and I'm proud of it. I pride myself on having an great ear for music and talent in all aspects of the arts. I can recognize a surrounding light around certain individuals that has that special something, that usually makes them amazing artists.
My next prediction for R&B superstars would be Melanie Fiona. I also predict that within 2 years of now established music career, she will surpass songstress' like Amerie, Rihanna (Yes I said it) and even the amazing but now fading Alicia Keys. Melanie has an AMAZING voice, a sultry tone, and lyrics that every woman can relate too.Mark my words she will never be a one hit wonder because she already has two chart topping singles out right now "Give it to me Right" & " It Kills Me". Please keep an ear out for this amazing artist and support her debut album...The Bridge.
Check out here video now on YouTube.com ~ It Kills Me
Let me know what you think........
Monday, November 23, 2009
The Artist In Between....
To continue with the Music Business theme that I have previusly discussed, I want to take it a bit further with regards to the Artists specifically. With a struggling economy, how is possible for an artist to survive especially if they do not have a record deal from a major deal.
What is an Singer/Rapper/Musician to do take make a living in the business without the financial backing of a major publishing, distribution, and marketing deal? The Pro's & Cons of an Indie Label is that it has a lot less money at their disposal but an artist would have more artistic control over thier music Which would also give an Artist an opportunity to earn more points or credits from their album sales. Another benefit to being signed to an Indie Label is that they are willing to step outside of the box and allow their artist to be diverse but with major labels which is so money driven that they follow the gimicks to sell records.
There are artists that make a distinct impact in the music industry that at one point started out independently but sold well enough to grab the attention of the major labels. When we think of the artists in Hip Hop for example the started out indie, would be people like Drake, 50 Cent, Jay Z, T.I., & etc. These individuals created there own demographic, sold thousands of records from lite touring & selling albums out of the back of their cars. They had a hustle that made them in such a high demand that they were in a comfortable place where they set the rules on their percentages, signing bonuses, and they were being chased instead of chasing behind record exects.
The question is what is better, to have nation-wide distribution but artists receive pennies on the dollar for each album. Or selling your own records and pocket most of the revenue earned and have more freedom or control with a limited amount of resources?
What would you choose and Why?
What is an Singer/Rapper/Musician to do take make a living in the business without the financial backing of a major publishing, distribution, and marketing deal? The Pro's & Cons of an Indie Label is that it has a lot less money at their disposal but an artist would have more artistic control over thier music Which would also give an Artist an opportunity to earn more points or credits from their album sales. Another benefit to being signed to an Indie Label is that they are willing to step outside of the box and allow their artist to be diverse but with major labels which is so money driven that they follow the gimicks to sell records.
There are artists that make a distinct impact in the music industry that at one point started out independently but sold well enough to grab the attention of the major labels. When we think of the artists in Hip Hop for example the started out indie, would be people like Drake, 50 Cent, Jay Z, T.I., & etc. These individuals created there own demographic, sold thousands of records from lite touring & selling albums out of the back of their cars. They had a hustle that made them in such a high demand that they were in a comfortable place where they set the rules on their percentages, signing bonuses, and they were being chased instead of chasing behind record exects.
The question is what is better, to have nation-wide distribution but artists receive pennies on the dollar for each album. Or selling your own records and pocket most of the revenue earned and have more freedom or control with a limited amount of resources?
What would you choose and Why?
The Downfall of the Music Industry: To Rip or Not to Rip
That is the most important question for all of us that either consume music & movies or all those who create this artistry. Has the process of downloading cause the demise of these multi - million dollar industries?
For those who openly admit that they freely download music or buy bootleg movies, has led an argument that:
* If all peer-to-peer downloading stopped, it would not increase CD sales.
* Believes that free and easy distribution of an artist’s work actually helps the artist.
* Pirating provides a marketing incentive because people listen or watch it first and then purchase it.
* As well as the belief that, while downloads occur on a vast scale, most users are likely individuals who would not have bought the album even in the absence of file-sharing.
Individuals that pirate music also believe that if the music industry would put out a better quality of work that consumers would want to buy & it increase the demand of the product. With new age technology comes the responsibility of keeping up with the times, or in other words don't become threatened by this (problem), instead create a solution by updating the way that you reach your customer base. If the music industry can not appeal to their demographic then, who is truly to blame for the decline in movie &/or record sales.
For the individuals, that truly view Piracy as theft usually believes:
* Music fans are only too thrilled at the prospect of getting music so cheap, especially with the quality and experience being almost the same as the music downloads found at legitimate music sites such as iTunes and others. They willingly enter into the black illegal world of piracy, where they are asked to use their credit cards to purchase music downloads.
* As well as they put those who put these projects together out of business. We're not talking about the multi-millionaires but the little guy who works hard for little to nothing just like everyone else.
Piracy is causing a moral dilemma among consumers, artists, and those who finance these projects. There may never be a balance for all the parties involved but all that matters is the beliefs of those who are reading this blog. What is your stance and do you truly stand behind your position?
For those who openly admit that they freely download music or buy bootleg movies, has led an argument that:
* If all peer-to-peer downloading stopped, it would not increase CD sales.
* Believes that free and easy distribution of an artist’s work actually helps the artist.
* Pirating provides a marketing incentive because people listen or watch it first and then purchase it.
* As well as the belief that, while downloads occur on a vast scale, most users are likely individuals who would not have bought the album even in the absence of file-sharing.
Individuals that pirate music also believe that if the music industry would put out a better quality of work that consumers would want to buy & it increase the demand of the product. With new age technology comes the responsibility of keeping up with the times, or in other words don't become threatened by this (problem), instead create a solution by updating the way that you reach your customer base. If the music industry can not appeal to their demographic then, who is truly to blame for the decline in movie &/or record sales.
For the individuals, that truly view Piracy as theft usually believes:
* Music fans are only too thrilled at the prospect of getting music so cheap, especially with the quality and experience being almost the same as the music downloads found at legitimate music sites such as iTunes and others. They willingly enter into the black illegal world of piracy, where they are asked to use their credit cards to purchase music downloads.
* As well as they put those who put these projects together out of business. We're not talking about the multi-millionaires but the little guy who works hard for little to nothing just like everyone else.
Piracy is causing a moral dilemma among consumers, artists, and those who finance these projects. There may never be a balance for all the parties involved but all that matters is the beliefs of those who are reading this blog. What is your stance and do you truly stand behind your position?
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