You can read a lot about new business models that come from the use of the Internet. Many of the discussions reflect good ideas-thoughtful examinations of the implications of new ways of delivering products to consumers and ways of promoting music through the new media, such as ringtones. But some of it is, to be frank-crap!One of the highly controversial ideas is that of giving your music away. The concept makes sense at a superficial level. By...more
The world of video games is like no other. Here you are able to be a knight and ward off any threats to the kingdom, you are able to be a necromancer and summon all the creatures you want, you are able to play a role different from you daily life which can bring you great satisfaction. This is one of the main reasons why video games are played. There are lots of options when it comes to purchasing video games, but there are also some factors that...more
In part one of this series, we discussed the legal aspect of starting your own hip hop recording label. In this section of the series, we will go into the equipment you will need to get set up . So let's get right into it and pick up where we left off at step three.Step 3 - Buy The ToysThis is the fun part of creating your own hip hop recording label. Your basic recording studio equipment can easily be a laptop computer with appropriate software and hardware configurations, a few microphones, an amp and the wiring to connect the assembly together. For starting hip hop record labels, this minimalist approach is highly recommended especially since this particular setup is highly portable so you can record on the go. As you see what works, add new equipment to your existing tools. Computer - The computer should be a key element of any hip hop recording studios equipment. Why? Because it will make your life so much easier. The world of music has gone into the digital age and using a computer to record your music will make it much easier to keep up with the pace. Since your recordings will already be on the computers hard disk, editing and sharing them...more
Individuals want to know the latest thing in everything. If they are updated in the things that they like or are concerned with, they can easily relay the message to others. In addition, they too can get the information that they need by the social networking websites. People can update their status anytime they want and can write about anything...more
For country music enthusiasts, they always listen to their favorite radio stations to know what the new country songs are. When they like it, they usually search it on the internet or in record stores to purchase the CD of the artist. If they were unable to grab a copy of it, they would anxiously wait for the song to be played on the radio. Once...more
When it comes to the listing the top ten country singers, you are in for a herculean task. No one can really say that one singer is better than the other as this is a subjective thing. Everyone tries to come up with lists and hoping to seek the approval of the people who will be reading it. 1.Hank Williams He is the one who introduced the honky tonk style to the country music world. Others dubbed him as one of the greatest country singer for all time.2.George Jones Just like the other country singers, Jones earned his spot in the country music industry by having a long list for his hit records. No show Jones was his nickname for his failure to show up in many performances.3.Roy Acuff This country singer is best known by his fans as the King of Country Music. He was the one who showed the world the hoedown format which eventually captured the international market. Acuff is the first living person to be inducted in the Country Music Hall of Fame. 4.Johnny Cash Hello, Im Johnny Cash is how he starts his concerts. Having a bass-baritone voice and dark clothing, he earned the nick The Man in Black. He is also known to integrate various genres in his music like gospel, rock...more
Almost everyone has butterflies in their stomach when their big or their wedding day gets nearer. All their preparations and practices will now become reality. The people dear to the couple will be there to witness the solemnity of the exchanging...more
"You a jerk, jerk, jerk, Jerk" you hear it on the radio and theJerkin dancersget hyphy & go hard geeked up.What exactly is Jerkin? It is a dance that is spreading across the world with roots in L.A. and the Hyphy movement. The New Boyz and the Fresh...more
Recording a CD is a great accomplishment. But once the CD is finished is when the real work starts. If nobody knows about the CD to buy it, then all the work that was put into writing the songs and recording the tracks is wasted. So promoting the CD...more
The soul of a performer is their music but their life blood is their fans. Building a strong fan base not only means a bigger audience to hear your performances but will be the foundation of future financial success and professional longevity. In...more
As a musician, there is an important part of your equipment that may be missing. That crucial tool is your personal website. By creating a personal website, you create a digital personality. A musician who does not have a personal website will...more
There is an old axiom that has been floating around the advertising circuits for at least a couple of decades now. A simple phrase: Image is Everything.At first the message might sound a bit cryptic until you realize that the music and advertising...more