I dO Music - Next Thursday @ Apache Cafe

It's back!

The best networking event for musicians in the city will take place next Thursday at Apache Cafe located at 64 Third Street (right behind the Varsity on North Ave). As always, we're bringing you quality networking, great performances, and one of the best music business panels this city has to offer!


Here's the Line up:
8p-8:30p- Open Networking & "Spotlight Interviews"

8:30p-9p- I dO BEATS - Play Snippets of Your best Beats!! (sign up @ 8pm)

9p-9:30p- I Freestyle - Spit Your Best 16 bars!! (sign up at 8pm)

9:30p-11:00p- Performances on the best stage in the city!!

*****Click Here to see whose performing this month*****

11:00p-12a-"Let's Talk Business" Panel


Here's the Topic:
WERKING SMART! New Media, Blogging, and other innovative strategies in reaching your core-audience!


Here's the Panelists:
Big Yu - Account Director, Digiwaxx Media
Chuck Woo - Digital Media and Promotions, Earwax Online
Gyant - Blogger, Sohh.com

...and more to come


"I dO Music" at Apache Cafe in Atlanta
Thursday, March 5th @ 8pm

DON'T MISS IT!




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IdM Featured Performers: March

Performing on March 5th @ I dO Music!!

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PREP SKOOL














TEZ McCLAIN















KHAOS

KEYSA

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AND MORE...




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Sites for Sore Eyez

There are multiple sites to promote and sell your music to over the world wide web. Below is a few for you to check out and create that revenue from your songs.

Soundload Music
Boost Independent Music
MP3.com
Amazing Tunes
Apollo Tunes
Arkade
Artistopia
Audigist Digital Distribution

Amazon Advantage
Artists First
Beats Digital
Boost Independent Music
Broadjam
CD Baby
CD Fuse
CD Unsigned
Channel 4 Music
Choosik
Earbuzz
Emubands
Garageband
IAC
Ijamr
Indierhythm
Indiestore (7Digital)
Indietorrent
Intomusic
Inzu
Isound
Last.fm
Lulu

Magnatune
Masscharts
Memusic
Musicadium
Musicforte
Musicfreedom
Mvine
Mymusicstream
Myspace
Netunes
Payplay.com
Pixelunsigned
Purevolume
Rock affairs
Snocap
Soundclick
Totalband
Trackseller
Tradebit
Tunecore
Tunetribe
UBL
Undergroundmusix
Voeveo
War Child Music
World Music Service

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Handshakes or Contracts?

We live in a society where a handshake doesn't have the same effect as it did years ago. Today artist are making their own deals and the promoters are firing back immediately with lawsuits. The goal is to lay out the deal so everyone is on the same page. The more fair a contract is, the more likely everyone will agree to sign it.

In some situations, a "handshake" or verbal agreement is quite acceptable--it's legal, but difficult to enforce. But people who think they don't need contracts must either have a well known reputation if you're the talent-buyer, or you really trust the people you've been working with. But times change and mis-communications happen, and a contract protects both parties. Of course, the more money is involved, the more the need for a contract. "If you handle performances like a hobby, then you don't need a contract, but if you want to treat them like a business then is has to be handled accordingly. If you're haven't used contracts before, it can be intimidating to ask someone to sign it, but the other party will actually respect your professionalism by doing so, and the worst that can happen is they won't.

There is no perfect contract for any situation, and there are too many clauses for me to post. A common practice is to make a brief standard contract, and attach a rider for specific situations. Here's some important considerations:


Date, time, compensation, and signature by BOTH parties.
In some cases, this is all you need!

Definition of performance.
Both parties should know what is expected for a "performance." Provide a clear yet concise description of the nature of the performance, including minimum length, set breaks, and anything else unique to the performance (1-3 sentences is fine).

Location, date and time.
This seems like a no-brainer, but we've heard horror stories about performers showing up on the wrong day, two performers booked for the same time, enough said. Length of performance can be described here or in the definition.

Compensation.
It should be clear whether a fixed amount (guarantee), a percent of door or revenue, or both. Include when payment will be made, to who, how, and any deposits. Be very clear here as to payment method and who specifically receives it. For example, if the deposit goes to the agent, and the remainder to the performer, it should be in the contract. If payment is based on percent of door, both parties should have the right to be present in the box office and access to box office records or gross receipts.

Recording, reproduction, transmission, photography.
This is usually the artist's right to grant specific permission, but press and publicity is a good thing. Flexibility is key. It is common for the Buyer to have the right to use the Performer's name and likeness in advertisements and promotion, so its good to make sure the Buyer has appropriate promo materials.

Right to sell merchandise on premises.
For smaller venues and engagements, this right is usually the performer's, because its a large part of the performer's compensation. But for larger venues, they may have specific terms for merchandise, but they may also have their own people to sell it.

Meals, transportation, lodging.
This completely depends on the performance type and gig type. Corporate and College gigs usually cover most everything, and public venue gigs and benefits are a little less gratuitous. Guest lists, passes, dressing rooms, and other hospitalities vary.

Sound and production.
It should be clarified who provides sound and how. It's too often that a performance is ruined by improper sound production, so its good to allow the performer to designate a representative to control sound equipment.

Permits, licenses, and taxes.
It is customary for these to be covered by the Buyer.

Acts of God.
These events, such as weather or illness are intended to protect both parties.

Cancellation.
There are a number of ways this is handled, and again, it depends on the gig. Usually if there is enough notice, neither party is penalized. But again, it helps to be clear.

Royalties and licensing.
Responsibility for this clause usually goes to the party with deeper pockets. A small performer is probably not going to get sued, but a performer with 6-7 CDs and plenty of merchandise sales will. A venue or large promoter on the other hand is an easy target for a lawsuit. But its smart for performers to either have permission or the necessary licenses when performing copyrighted material.

Specific requirements/restrictions for performer.
Eating, attire, language. Depending on the gig, there may be certain requirements of the Performer or the Buyer depending on the gig, such as thanking a sponsor, announcing the performer, attire or language at corporate or private gigs, etc., etc.

Agent terms.
Often the agent is the Seller, and the agent may draw a separate contract with the performer. Or the contract is between the Performer and the Buyer, and in that case, the agent's compensation should be clarified in this contract, along with any obligations of the agent.

Insurance & Security.
Personal liability insurance and property insurance are usually the responsibility of the Buyer. Although not often in the contract, the performer should insure their own equipment.


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Music University 6 Panelist Announcement

PANELIST ANNOUNCEMENT

Music University 6 is comprised of four classes that cover Artist Development, Music Production, Management, and Audio Engineering.

The event features several high-profile panelists whom "students" have a rare opportunity to get up close and personal with. Past panelists have included Award Winning artists, producers, songwriters, A&R's, and DJ's such as David Banner, Mannie Fresh, Rico Wade, Bryan-Michael Cox, Drumma Boy, Kawan 'KP' Prather, DJ Don Cannon, DJ Nabs, Orlando McGhee, Jason Geter, LT Moe, DJ Toomp, J.U.S.T.I. C.E. League, Bangladesh, Troy Taylor, The Clutch, Erica Novich, Teddy Bishop and More!


This Year's Panelists Include:

Jasper Cameron
(Producer: Universal Music Publishing, Christina Aguilera, Lloyde, Ciara, Tiffany Evans)

David "Mr. DJ" Sheats
(Producer: Outkast "Speakerbox/The Love Below", Common "Universal Mind Control", Lenny Kravitz, and more)

J. Erving
(Manager: Nelly, Mario, Danity Kane, Fat Joe, Jadakiss, Floetry, and Grammy award winning producer Rodney Jerkins)

Leslie Brathwaite
(Engineer: Cher, T.I., 2Pac, Cash Money Millionaires, David Banner, Ludacris, Twista, Akon, Ciara, Outkast, and many more)

Bernard Parks
(Manager: Goodie Mob, Organized Noize and the Dungeon Family, NZone, Dj Toomp)

Shareef "Reef" De La Cruz
(A&R: Ciara, Tiffany Evans, and more)

Squeak
(Manager: Drummer Boy, Drum Squad)

AND MORE...

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Ozone Magazine Conest

***Announcement!!!!!

Bring your mixtapes/albums out to any of our "I dO Music" WEEKEND events for OZONE’s mixtape contest. The best CD of the weekend will get a write up in Ozone Magazine. (Must have graphics to qualify.) For events schedule click here




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Slumdog Millionaire: Musical Score!

Slumdog Millionaire: Musical Score!




I just got finished watching Slum Dog Millionaire and it reminded me about how much music makes a movie..Meaning the musical score behind the story is so essential to the emotional connection one feels to a story while watching a film. Slum Dog Millionaire is a great example of this. While the direction, cinematography, and script alone deserve their own praise, the soundtrack is definitely one to look out for as well!

Tracklisting:

1) O Saya by A R Rahman’s ft. MIA
2) Riots
3) Mausam and Escape by A R Rahman
4) Paper Planes by MIA
5) Ringa Ringa by Ila Arun and Alka Yagnik (written by Raqueeb Aalam)
6) Liquid Dance by Palakkad Sriram and Madhumitha
7) Lathika’s Theme by Suzanne D’Mello
8) Aaj Ki Raat (Originally composed by Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy)
9) Millionaire
10) Gangsta Blues by A R Rahman
11) Dreams on Fire by Suzanne D’Mello
12) Jai Ho


Some of my other favorite movies with great musical scores:

Waiting to Exhale
A Bronx Tale
Collateral



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The Music Industry… I can fix this!! (Part 2 of 7)

Written by Leslie Brathwaite






Tip # 2. REWORK THE MODEL FOR SELLING MUSIC
Sell the artist not the music. Give away the music and sell everything else. Rick Rubin had an extremely brilliant concept by suggesting iTUNES and other major internet retailers adopt a subscription based service. Pay a fixed amount monthly and download at your convenience. When people aren’t buying what you’re selling, change what you’re selling. When everyone stops buying music, sell the convenience – and everything else you can think of – merchandise, special edition artist based iPods, shows, etc. I touched on this in one of my previous notes when I described how Apple and AT&T re-shaped the wireless cell phone industry by focusing on offering the best PHONE instead of focusing on the SERVICE and the PLANS like everyone else who are all still struggling to catch up.


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Should Personal Drama Affect Music Sales?

Should Personal Drama Affect Music Sales?



With the onset of very public celebrity dramas such as the recent allegations of Chris Brown assaulting girlfriend Rihanna, people are quick to abandon their previous fanatic tendencies
towards supporting musicians, entertainers, and celebrities.

There is so much talk about Chris Brown's career being over. But I wonder if this should be so. I mean good music should be responsible for sales, not personal dramas right? If not, then why should any artist focus so much on making good music? Its' just a deeper indication of how much image and marketing run this industry and good music does not. (Not my cup of tea!)

But, What do you think? Do you think it is important for people to still support good music , even through personal dramas?Or should a celebrity's personal life should affect their music sales?



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Microsoft Tagging by JAYBEE

Okay, so yesterday in the office someone came across this new crazy technology called Microsoft Tag. MT from what I know has actually been around and very successful for a while in Japan. What exactly is Microsoft Tag"Mobile Barcode Tagging" you say? It is a new cell phone technology where you can transform just about any kind of media like billboards, promo, print advertisements, internet adds, video images or any other kind of information to live links right to your phone. Nothing to type, no browsers, and no "buffering."
How does this work? All you have to do is download the software to your phone here and where ever you see this tag

snap a picture of it. On most camera cellular phones, you just have to aim the camera at the Tag and your phone will instantly recognize it! You will be brought directly to the linked content.
Sounds simple...but to stay ahead of the game... you may want to check it out! Use the software on our created tag above and see where it takes you!


Jaybee

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Can You Hear Me Now?

Verizon Wireless continues to make moves to be an innovator in the music game. Online TV Firm Next New Networks and Verizon FiOS are launching an online network Thursday called $99 Music Videos to showcase the talents of emerging musicians and filmmakers.

The idea is to create an MTV for the digital and iTune age with the focus on online music video.

The network connects musicians and filmmakers to produce original music videos for no more than $99, potentially giving them exposure to new fans.

New videos will premiere every Thursday at 99dollarmusicvideos.com. Various directors will be included such as Dan Meth, Ana Veselic, Kathleen Grace and Matthew Semel. Musical talents include Jeffrey Lewis & the Junkyard, Via Audio, Plushgun, the Depreciation Guild, Project Jenny, Project Jan, Lowry and Savior Adore Frances.

The forces behind the network include MTV's original creative director Fred Seibert, a co-founder and the creative director of Next New Networks; Felicia Williams, former entertainment content manager at YouTube and Next New's director of creative development; and Ferry.

Verizon is the exclusive launch sponsor for the network, which initially will consist of two shows: a behind-the-scenes look at the videos and the finished videos themselves. Viewers can rate the videos and submit their own.



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