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July 2008 Blog Posts (69)

Max B Gets Wavy with Amalgam Digital - Public Domain 3 Coming Sooooon

Amalgam Digital, the independent company responsible for launching hip hop’s first genre specific digital retail store, brings on Harlem hip hop heavyweight Max B to its label brand’s artist roster. The intensely confident Max Biggaveli (aka the Silver Surfer aka Wavy Crockett) describes himself as Biggie, Jigga, and Tupac Machiavelli all rolled into one.

With skills honed from over seven years of writing lyrics in prison, he… Continue

Added by mr.shadeed on July 3, 2008 at 12:59pm — No Comments

Coupe Exclusive: David Banner Live Performance In Atlanta

Chick In Coupe Exclusive Presents: David Banner In Atlanta

by Coupe: IPTV Staff Writer

There are several artist that I consider to be under rated and David Banner is one of them. He continues to step outside the box and stay true to himself while not only giving back, but saying something that is relevant and meaningful.

Banner's performance at the Apple Store in Atlanta's Lenox Mall did not disappoint. He…

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Added by mr.shadeed on July 3, 2008 at 12:46pm — No Comments

Chopper City Records Drops Concrete Jungle Compilation ft. B.G./Chopper City Boyz

New Single from Concrete Jungle: Dirty version - http://www.zshare.net/audio/14598367af4a9391

Clean version - http://www.zshare.net/audio/145984698a6a705f

CHOPPER CITY RECORDS SET TO RELEASE COMPILATION ALBUM LIFE IN THE CONCRETE JUNGLE featuring B.G. & CHOPPER CITY BOYZ AVAILABLE AUGUST 26, 2008

After establishing himself as one of hip-hop's most visible acts, B.G., the man whose "Bling Bling,' song became a… Continue

Added by mr.shadeed on July 3, 2008 at 12:11pm — No Comments

New Article: Get Offline: Put the Screen Name with The Face

Blowing Up from the Basement is a series of articles and resources written exclusively for the members of IllMuzik.com designed to help the bedroom producer/artist increase their exposure and develop the presentation skills to approach industry professionals to make meaningful connections and alliances.

These articles cover the wide spectrum of topics in this business of music from digital technology, selecting managers, setting up your business properly, networking, and the list… Continue

Added by mr.shadeed on July 3, 2008 at 12:07pm — No Comments

Shakira Signs 360 Deal with Live Nation

I know, I know, Shakira is NOT a hip hop artist - but as an entertainment professional you should be in tune with ALL of the major deals especially with concert giant LIVE NATION.

Shakira has inked a full 360 with Live Nation for a reported $70-$100 million. The concert giant will now handle the pop star's recording, touring, merchandising and other rights. But first she must deliver three records to Epic: one English, one Spanish and a greatest hits.

These deals leave me… Continue

Added by Mumbo Sauce on July 3, 2008 at 12:02pm — No Comments

New Digital Music Biz Article: Do You Need A Website?!

Welcome to “The New Digital Music Biz”. This blog focuses on the latest trends in the technology industry that are changing the music industry as we once knew it. I want to point out that this is your blog, which means if you have any digital technology related questions, they will be answered quickly and directly by me. The questions with the most detail will be posted on wordofsouth.com with my answer or recommendations. My policy is 100%… Continue

Added by mr.shadeed on July 3, 2008 at 12:00pm — No Comments

Tech News: Get Familiar with thebizmo.com

Create your own store to sell your digital music, videos, ringtones and images, as well as tickets and merchandise. thebizmo is free to use, simply click on the sign up button and get started.

Sell & Distribute

Go get your fans to sell your products. Anyone can copy your bizmo and sell your stuff. They earn a commission on every sale and anything you decide to change in your bizmo automatically changes in theirs. Before you know it you will have your own network of… Continue

Added by Mumbo Sauce on July 3, 2008 at 11:58am — No Comments

YouTube Hit Hard In Court Ruling Against Viacom

YouTube's early business model of posting videos without permission is coming back to hurt them now -

The question is: will artists shift to their OWN websites and host videos on their sites???!!!

Google will have to turn over every record of every video watched by YouTube users, including users' names and IP addresses, to Viacom, which is suing Google for allowing clips of its copyright videos to appear on YouTube, a… Continue

Added by Mumbo Sauce on July 3, 2008 at 11:52am — No Comments

Real Talk Radio Interview W/ Spitts McMann

Just wrapped up a LIVE on-air interview with Real Talk Radio w/ Spitts McMann aka Shaka Pitts -

We discussed many different topics with the main being: How to capitalize on the Digital Music Era and Make Money.

It was a live call-in show and I fielded numerous calls from the listeners of the show.

We went for well over an hour discussing various topics - lots of good information.

Special thanks to Be Easy Singleton from New Hope Mgmt Merck, Fanz and… Continue

Added by mr.shadeed on July 1, 2008 at 11:01pm — No Comments