Contest Alert: 3rd Edition of 'Werk The Booth'

March 27th-April 2nd 2014, The Werkstation is hosting it's third 'Werk The Booth ' contest, this time in conjunction with DrumSquad producer 'Drumma Boy' who is in search of the most creative, unique and talented Producers / Artists / Songwriters / Instrumentalists of All Genres. 

Drumma Boy (www.drumsquad.com) has worked with an array

 of acts that include 2 Chainz, Juicy J, Young Jeezy, T.I., Kanye West,

Lil' Wayne, Drake, T-Pain, Usher, Ciara, Wiz Khalifa, Wale,

Waka Flocka Flame, Rick Ross, Drake, Gucci Mane, Bow Wow,

Soulja Boy, Ludacris, Yung Joc, Fabolous, Roscoe Dash, Rick Ross,

 E-40, Monica, Goapele, Stephen Marley, Damien Marley, Rocko, Lil' Jon,

Travis Porter, and Chris Brown. He won "Best Indie Producer of the Year"

 consecutively at the 2009, 2010 and 2011 Southern Entertainment Awards.

 He received a nomination for "Producer of the Year" at the 2008

 Ozone Awards and at the 2010 BET Hip Hop Awards. His beats

assisted with two nominations during the 2009 Grammy Awards including

 his work on T.I.'s Paper trail (Best Rap Album) and "Put On" 

by Young Jeezy & Kanye West (Best Performance by a Rap Duo)

In 2011 his hit single "No Hands" for Waka Flocka, Roscoe Dash and

 Wale received a nomination for "Best Collaboration" at the

2011 BET Awards and picked up the accolade for "Best Club Banger"

at the 2011 BET Hip Hop Awards. 

Finalists will receive the opportunity to collaborate with Drumma Boy in studio on a current project. The winner of the contest will receive additional exposure including an interview slot on 'Street Watch Radio', mentions on Patchwerk / Werkstation Social Media pages, and video clips/pictures of their experience for promotional use.

  

 The 'Werk The Booth' with Drumma Boy Contest Rules are as follows:

1.  Eligible contestants include:

a) Producers

b) Artists

c) Songwriters

d) Artist/Songwriter in one

e) Artist/Songwriter duo

f) Instrumentalists 

2. Contestants are required to bring their music on a

 CD or a flash drive (music brought on a phone will not be accepted).

 You may record acapella. 

  

3.     ** SATURDAY MARCH 29th, 2014 from 1pm-4pm

WILL BE RESERVED FOR PRODUCER CONTESTANTS ONLY **.

Producer submissions will not be accepted at any other date/time. Artist/Songwriter/Instrumentalist submissions will not be accepted

during this reserved date/time. 

4.    Producer Contestants will have 15 minutes to play

at least 3 beat snippets while narrating through each and

answering questions from Drumma Boy about their work and themselves.

(Beat sampling will constitute 5-7 min of your 15 minute session with Drumma Boy).

 Drumma Boy will give contestants feedback live on the spot.

All Producer Entries will automatically be entered into the contest.

The fee for producers is $100 for 15 minutes. Prepaid reservations are required.

 5.     Artist / Songwriter / Instrumentalist Contestants will have up to

30 minutes to record his or her piece in the Werkstation booth

and each track recorded will automatically be entered into the contest.

(Original pieces are preferred but not required) 

The fee for artists/songwriters/instrumentalists to record is

$20 for 15 minutes or $35 for 30 minutes.

There is an additional $5 fee if you'd like to take home a CD of your session.

 6. Drumma Boy will choose the top three entries from the week.

Producer entries will be judged on creativity, skill, and uniqueness only.

Artist entries will be judged on vocal ability only.

Songwriter entries will be judged on creativity & uniqueness only.

Instrumentalist entries will be judged on musicianship only.

 7. All three (3) finalists will be invited to

Patchwerk Recording Studios where they will have 2 hours to

collaborate with Drumma Boy on a song. 

 8.   Out of three (3) finalists, One (1) winner will be selected.

The winner of the contest  will receive an interview slot on

'Street Watch Radio', mentions on Patchwerk / Werkstation

Social Media pages, and video clips/pictures of their experience

 for promotional use. In addition, Drumma Boy MAY continue to

work with the winner post contest and/or sign the winner to a publishing

 or developmental deal. No deals are guaranteed.

 9. Reservations for The Werkstation contest may now be made in advance.

 To reserve your time at The Werkstation call 404-874-9880.

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Contest Alert: 2nd Edition of "Werk The Booth"

March 7^th-12^th 2014, The Werkstation is hosting it’s second ‘Werk The Booth’ contest, this time in conjunction with EMI publishing producer ‘Fatboi’ who is in search of the most Creative, Unique and Talented artist / songwriter / instrumentalist of All Genres. Finalists will receive the opportunity to collaborate with Fatboi in studio on a current project. The winner (Artist or Instrumentalist) will receive Patchwerk Studios' 'Single Deal' OR (Writer) have their song shopped to a well-known artist for potential placement.

Contest Rules Patchwerk Recording Studios will hold a contest to see who is ready for work under the spotlight. The Werkstation Contest Rules are as follows:

• Eligible contestants include:

          a) Artist

          b) Songwriter
          c) Artist/Songwriter in one
          d) Artist/Songwriter duo
          e) Instrumentalist

• Contestants are required to bring their music on a CD or a flash drive (music brought   on a phone will not be accepted). You may record an acappella.

• Each contestant will have up to 30 minutes to record his or her piece in the Werkstation booth and each track recorded will automatically be entered into the contest. (Original pieces are preferred but not required)

• The fee to record is $20 for 15 minutes or $35 for 30 minutes. There is an additional $5 fee if you’d like to take home a CD of your session.

• Fatboi will choose the top three entries from the week. Artist entries will be judged on vocal ability only. Songwriter entries will be judged on creativity & uniqueness only. Instrumentalist entries will be judged on musicianship only. 

• All three (3) finalists will be invited to Patchwerk Recording Studios where they will have 2 hours to collaborate with Fatboi on a song. 

• Out of three (3) finalists, One (1) winner will be selected. The winner (Artist or Instrumentalist) will get their final song mixed, mastered, registered and distributed worldwide via iTunes and Amazon mp3 OR (Writer) will get their final song shopped to a well-known artist for potential placement. 

• In addition, if Fatboi likes what you do; he may sign the winner to a publishing or developmental deal. 

• Reservations for The Werkstation contest may now be made in advance. To reserve your time at The Werkstation call 404-422-4813

About Fatboi (born LaDamon Douglas) is a producer from Savannah, Georgia signed to EMI publishing. Fatboi has produced beats for artists including Nicki Minaj, Ludacris, Gucci Mane, Young Jeezy, Rocko, Shawty Redd, Flo Rida, Bow Wow, Bone Thugs-n-Harmony, Juvenile, Yung Joc, Gorilla Zoe, OJ Da Juiceman, 8Ball & MJG, Jeremih, 2 Chainz, Bobby V,  and more.

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Contest Update: Werk The Booth Results

Update: Results from 'Werk The Booth' contest.
(February 26th)

Thank you to everyone who participated in our first contest, Werk The Booth, at The Mall Of Georgia. Glad to announce the winner of the contest was Naomi Kenyon. Her talent impressed our contest judges Tha Bizness and indeed will be signed to a deal with the production duo!


Stay tuned for new information on our next contest taking place next weekend!

(February 1st)

We are kicking off February with a contest to bring out the best talent in the country.

Patchwerk Recording Studios welcomes you to visit our new Werkstation located in The Mall of Georgia. 

February 7th-9th Patchwerk Recording Studios will hold a contest to see who is ready for werk under the spotlight. The way it werks is you will record an original piece in the Werkstation and each track recorded will be entered into the contest.(Contestants have up to 30 minutes to complete their song.)

Grammy nominated producers, Tha Bizness, will choose the top three tracks from all three days.

All 3 artist will be invited to Patchwerk Recording Studios where they will have 2 hours to record their song.

Out of those three, one will be selected as the winner. The winner will get their song mixed, mastered, registered and distributed worldwide via iTunes and Amazon MP3.

If Tha Bizness likes what is produced, they will sign the winner to a single and developmental deal. This will include them hands on producing a demo to be shopped to get a deal.


**You can sign up for a specific time to visit the Werkstation by prepaying your slot if you have a busy schedule this weekend. Booking an appointment gives you the option to not have to wait in any lines. Call the studio for information at 404.874.9880.



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Werking For The Youth: The POP Program(Pain On Paper)- Good Men Documentary

Music can bring about so many emotions. Thanks to founder,  Pezo Johnson from Streetz 94.5, music is saving the life of many by teaching kids on how to redirect their anger or pain to write a poem, rap, or short story. Finding alternative ways to sculpt their anger into positive energy. The program is called Pain On Paper/Poems Over Pistols.


If interested in more information be sure to follow Pezo on his twitter.

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What Genre Are You Really?

These days there's a lot of blurred lines. Ask an artist what type of music they do, you'll get answers like "a lil bit of everything" or even the popular "it doesn't really fall under a genre". Right. Truth is, it does. For very real reasons, (like getting paid for instance), your record needs to fall under one of these genre classifications. Not only that, deciding exactly where you want to fall adds focus to your sound. Different isn't always about doing what no one else is doing. Often times, it's simply about doing it better, or rather, in your own unique way. 

The list below is directly from Nielsen Soundscan's database. You're welcome.

Alternative - Rock songs by artists that are featured, or could be featured based on their aesthetic quality, on alternative rock radio. 

Bluegrass - Acoustic-based instrumental and/or vocal material, primarily comprised of string instruments including guitar, mandolin, dobro, fiddle, bass and banjo. May also include acapella vocal material, and is significantly populated by Christian/Southern/Appalachian religious material. Dominated by but not limited to ensembles or groups.

Blues - a vocal and instrumental form of music based on the use of the blue notes.

Broadway - Tracks from Broadway musical cast albums or directly performed on a Broadway show. Remakes of songs from Broadway productions performed by a non-cast member are not eligble for this genre.

Children - Songs specifically targeted towards a kid audience. Music skews towards the pre-teen and younger set and is generally not played at mainstream radio stations, though some songs do make the transition to pop. Songs can come from straight-to-video film soundtracks, as well as TV soundtracks which feature children’s songs or music specifically targeted towards a kid audience. 

Christian - faith-driven music which includes a myriad of sub-styles including Christian pop, choral, Christian rap, Christian rock/punk/ska, Christian metal, Christian adult contemporary, Christian country and contemporary swing. 

Christian/Gospel - Broadly defined as Christian religious music, encompassing all styles in the genre.

Classical - A broad term that usually refers to music produced in, or rooted in the traditions of Western liturgical and secular music, encompassing a broad period from roughly the 9th century to present times.

Comedy - adult-oriented and often spoken comedy tracks, either by an individual, a team, or a troupe. Animated artists can be included, and comedy songs can consist of live stand-up or studio-produced material.

Contemporary Classics - Current/modern day atists performing over traditional Classical repertoire

Contemporary Jazz - jazz recordings including acid jazz, smooth jazz- tighter, shorter, and more hook-driven, radio-friendly arrangements- as well as experimental, new jazz styles.

Country - Songs by artists that are featured, or could be featured based on their aesthetic quality, on country radio. In addition, country titles could also include some acoustic-based country style Bluegrass. and other roots-based forms such as Western music, honky-tonk, Western Swing, and country gospel.

Dance/Electronic - uptempo songs with predominantly electronic production Tracks include but are not limited to the following musical styles: house, progressive, underground, techno, electro, trance, drum 'n' bass, garage, ambient, chillout, lounge, tribal, trip-hop, disco, dance, acid-jazz, alternative, and industrial rock. Vocals are optional.

Gospel - religious music performed in the African-American styles. Includes, gospel rap tracks as well as black mass choir titles and select live praise and worship titles. 

Hard Rock - A broad term for genres such as alternative, grunge, heavy metal and punk in order to distinguish them from pop rock or soft rock.

Holiday/Seasonal - Consists of instrumental or vocal tracks celebrating the Christmas/Hanukkah season. Titles can be traditional fare or newly recorded holiday tracks.

Jazz - Includes both traditional jazz recordings (jazz vocals and traditional jam sessions of instrumentals) and contemporary jazz recordings (acid jazz, smooth jazz- tighter, shorter, and more hook-driven, radio-friendly arrangements- as well as experimental, new jazz styles.

Latin - Spanish-language music which includes such sub-genres as Latin pop, tropical, regional Mexican, Latin Rhythm, Latin hip-hop, and reggaeton.

Latin Pop - Spanish-language pop/rock music.

Latin Rhythm - Spanish-language uptempo songs including Reggaeton, Latin hip-hop and Latin dance


New Age - more ambient or ethereal than jazz, new age music is primarily composed of guitar or piano-oriented 
contemporary instrumentals (including flamenco guitar and instrumental rock music, for example). While vocals can be part of the mix, they are generally either left to the background or feature choral sounds (as in Native American music).

Pop - although most hit music is considered by some to be pop, songs that fall under this category are those where the primary radio source is mainstream top 40, adult top 40, or adult contemporary stations. Basically, songs that would be a stretch to define as anything other than a mainstream recording.

R&B/Hip-Hop - Songs by artists that are featured, or could be featured based on their aesthetic quality, on R&B/hip-hop radio stations. R&B/hip-hop titles can vary by tempo and include rap vocals.

Rap - Songs mostly consisting of a rhythmic style of speaking over backing beats. Singing vocals may be featured on 
rap titles, but must not be the dominant portion of the recording. The lead artist should be core to the rap format. Featured or equal billing of a core rap artist does not guarantee that the song will be considered rap

Reggae - songs, often of Jamaican or West Indian origin, contain elements of calypso, rhythm and blues, and may feature repetitive bass riffs and off-beat guitar riffs as well as regular chords

Regional Mexican - Spanish-language music with Mexican roots.

Rock - Guitar-driven music including, but not limited to, alternative, grunge, heavy metal, punk and some forms of pop rock. 

Traditional Classics - music produced in, or rooted in the traditions of Western liturgical and secular music,

Traditional Jazz - traditional jazz recordings (jazz vocals and traditional jam sessions of instrumentals) 

Tropical - Spanish-language salsa, merengue, bachata and Cuban music.

Vocal - Any sung repertoire with musical background driven by big band or orchestrial instruments. Can also encompass easy listening and adult pop. Primarily geared toward to the 45+ demographic

World Music - tracks that feature Hawaiian, Cuban, Celtic, European, Asian, Middle-Eastern, African, and South American music, in addition to any other musical style that is native to lands outside of the contiguous United States. All artists must be foreign-born or boast strong international music credibility.

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Jay-Z Says What We've Been Telling You For Years

Over the years we've done a million and one showcases and open mics. And one of the most frustrating things used to be getting artists not to rap/sing over their vocals. Well, if you haven't heard, Jay himself made big news when he refused to continue his performance at the recent So So Def reunion concert. Apparently, it has to be the "show track" or no deal. Big-ups on that one Jay...

Checkout the video here: http://hiphopwired.com/2013/02/24/jermaine-dupri-brings-out-jay-z-at-so-so-defs-20th-anniversary-concert-video/

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How Much $$ You Really Make Online

Some things to think about... thought we'd share.

(original article: http://www.informationisbeautiful.net/2010/how-much-do-music-artists-earn-online/)

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Who's Werking: The Bizness Creating Kendrick Lamar's "Sherane".

Any time the Grammy Award Winning, Multi Platinum Super Production Team, The Bizness is in your studio lets be clear a hit is on the way.

The Bizness took Native Instruments through the creation of Kendrick Lamar's track titled "Sherane" from his major label debut studio album "good kidd, m.A.A.d city". The session was done with Patchwerk's own Dee Brown.Check out the video and take notes!

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