Friday, December 31, 2010

Indie Review Radio presents Indy Watch 2011


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 Indie Review Radio – Hosted by Raychelle & C.Truth
12 pm to 1:30 p.m
Call-in Number: (646) 478-5123

  
2011 Indy Watch Show


The New Year is here and while you are recovering from your hangovers, broken resolutions, wild nights, and memorable encounters, join Indie Review radio as we preview the independent artists set to make an indelible mark in entertainment. Are you familiar with: Maya Azucena, Ryan Friday, Darien, Ishe, or Carl Bryan? If you are not, we will put the spotlight on these magnetic artisans along with many others when we reveal our “Indy 100” during this special hour and a half long edition.  The Indy 100 consists of musicians who are in the fast lane, burning rubber towards stardom, setting stages into a tailspin while maneuvering their high frequency equipment.  In addition to the music, we will enlighten you to new strategies, business models, and progressions that the industry is about to undergo yet again.  Start the year off with a fervent pitch whether you are an indy artist, manager, executive, or music enthusiast. Indie review has something for you.

Monday, December 20, 2010

Top 10 Things You Should Know As An Unsigned Artist!

Top 10 Tips By Jamaal "Reality" Meeks


1.) Network - Networking is one of the major keys to success if you’re an unsigned artist. "Your Net Work often determines your Net Worth." Find out who some of the major players are in your area and start establishing relationships that can help you on your road to success.

2.) Unique Material - Often times artists try and make music that sounds like or similar to a record that is currently successful. This has had a major effect on the creativity in music. If you create your own unique material, and make it quality it will be a whole lot easier for you to stand out of the thousands of artists that are out there.

3.) Work Ethic - You must have a tenacious work ethic, if you want totake your career to the next level. If that means you have to work a 9-5 job during the day and work on your career immediately after, then so be it. I always say if you work 8 hours for someone else, you should work at least 8 hours if not more for your own dream. This not only will help you make progress in your career, it will also be motivation to those on your team.

4.) New Media - The internet has caused a revolution in the way we operate. It is one of the best ways to market yourself for the least amount of money. You can create a movement online that can span around the globe. Make sure you develop your website as well as sites like, Myspace, Facebook and work the internet like it is the streets.

5.) Teamwork - Team work is one of the main keys to success. Many great artists have had teams that believed in them and supported them before anyone else. Make sure you have a strong support system that will help, motivate, and support you through out your road to success. It is tough to be every where and do every thing by yourself. Work smarter not harder and team work is the smartest way to work.


6.) Be able to take Criticism - If you are an artist you have to have thick skin. You will constantly face criticism and rejection on your road to success. Once you make it and become successful you will face twice as much criticism. Therefore, be open to helpful criticism that can help you grow as an artist. The flip side to that is to not feed too much into constant negative criticism from people who don't see your vision. Those people might not see what you see yet.

7.) Performing - Artists performance skills often dictates the growth of his or her movement. Remember people want to see someone on stage do what the average person in the audience can't do. If you are a great performer you will help create fans. Fans often results in sales and so forth.

8.) Marketing - Artist should market themselves in a way that is believable and genuine. If you are an artist from the suburbs but you try to come off as an artist from the hood, people will eventually see through your image. You want to market yourself as much as possible. However, make sure it is unique and authentic. Stay true to yourself.

9.) Learn The Language - Unsigned artist should understand the terms that are beneficial to them. Artist or management should understand common terms such as BDS, Sound scan, Media base, and etc. A lot of artists even neglect setting up publishing with ASCAP, BMI, and SESAC. They are critical and beneficial to them receiving royalties for your music. Understand the language and use it to your advantage.

10.) Never Give Up - If it is your dream to be in the music business then you have to be committed to achieving your dream. Like the legend Bob Marley said "When one door is closed, another is open." Don't give up if you get rejected, focus on your dream and push forward.


Jamaal "Reality" Meeks strives for perfection when it comes to multi-tasking. He is CEO of Future History LLC, Co-CEO of Faces In The Crowd Industry Showcase, Producer, Artist Manager, Blogger, and Entrepreneur. He has over 6 years of Music Industry Experience working as an A&R for SRC/ Universal Records working with the likes of Akon, David Banner, Asher Roth, Melanie Fiona, Wu-Tang, Pharoahe Monch, Camp Lo, and many more.
He has also produced music for many of the shows you see on MTV, VH1 and Bravo Channels (TRL, Direct Effect, Cribs, Real World, VH1 Hip Hop Honors, Made, Sweet 16, 50 cent House Party, Shady National Convention, to name a few.
He recently released a compilation album entitled “Future History LLC”. It was release digitally threw one of the top blogs www.2dopeboyz.com. He produced all the beats on the album and it features appearances from Bishop Lamont, Mistah Fab, Crooked I, Camp Lo, Emilio Rojas, Prodigy (Mobb Deep), Lot-A-Nerv, Donny Goines and many more.
He also has a popular online lifestyle blog called www.futurehistoryllc.com that generates a lot of traffic and gives him an outlet to promote.
He is also part of a great team called All Is One Entertainment that puts on monthly showcases called “Faces In The Crowd” for the unsigned community. So far they have helped 4 artist get major label deals. One of the most notable artist they helped was "Chrisette Michelle". Jamaal “Reality” Meeks is a name to know for the future. He has an incredible passion for music and it can be heard in his music. Get ready world this is FUTURE HISTORY LLC....

Saturday, December 18, 2010

Indie Review Radio Welcomes Chip Fu!

Chip Fu 

Chip-Fu is no stranger to the realm of hip hop music. As a radical member of a platinum-selling hip hop group the Fu Schnickens, his intricately interwoven flow left us all light headed, exhausted and wheezing for more. Get ready to inhale again, because Chip's back with a breath of fresh air for the entire industry. The trials and tribulations of life, love and music helped Chip conceive his latest project titled M.A.T.H (Music, Appreciation, Art, Time and Healing), The New Curriculum. Though his style remains on the cutting edge of hip hop, as a solo artist Chip has much more room to be creative. Reggae music is evident throughout the entire work and Chip's natural talent interblends both worlds instinctively. After collaborating with Shaquille O'Neal on the platinum album "Shaq Diesel", Chip gained a stronger sense of passion for the music business. This led him to establish his own company BLAQ-INK Entertainment. The production team gives up and coming artists direction and an avenue to cultivate their abilities as performers. Wisdom and responsibility also leads Chip to speak on two important topics: the paths he chose in life and the musical roads that need to be repaved in the industry. Music should be seen as a never ending jigsaw puzzle composed of intricate cut outs, says Chip. Additionally, Chip touches daily issues, which are not necessarily the wish lists many artists prefer to muse about. We'll learn more about Chip, his business moves, and the right steps for an independent artist on this show.

Friday, December 10, 2010

Indie Review Radio Welcomes Our Guest Jamaal "Reality" Meeks!

Set your reminders and tune in!  See ya Saturday. :-)

Indie Review Radio – Hosted by Raychelle & C Truth
12 noon to 1 p.m.
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/reviewradio
Call-in Number: (646) 478-5123

We welcome our special guest:

JAMAAL “REALITY” MEEKS

Jamaal "Reality" Meeks strives for perfection when it comes to multi-tasking. He is CEO of Future History LLC, Co-CEO of Faces In The Crowd Industry Showcase, Producer, Artist Manager, Blogger, and Entrepreneur. He has over 6 years of Music Industry Experience working as an A&R for SRC/ Universal Records working with the likes of Akon, David Banner, Asher Roth, Melanie Fiona, Wu-Tang, Pharoahe Monch, Camp Lo, and many more.
He has also produced music for many of the shows you see on MTV, VH1 and Bravo Channels (TRL, Direct Effect, Cribs, Real World, VH1 Hip Hop Honors, Made, Sweet 16, 50 cent House Party, Shady National Convention, to name a few.
He recently released a compilation album entitled “Future History LLC”. It was release digitally threw one of the top blogs www.2dopeboyz.com. He produced all the beats on the album and it features appearances from Bishop Lamont, Mistah Fab, Crooked I, Camp Lo, Emilio Rojas, Prodigy (Mobb Deep), Lot-A-Nerv, Donny Goines and many more.
He also has a popular online lifestyle blog called www.futurehistoryllc.com that generates a lot of traffic and gives him an outlet to promote.
He is also part of a great team called All Is One Entertainment that puts on monthly showcases called “Faces In The Crowd” for the unsigned community. So far they have helped 4 artist get major label deals. One of the most notable artist they helped was "Chrisette Michelle". Jamaal “Reality” Meeks is a name to know for the future. He has an incredible passion for music and it can be heard in his music. Get ready world this is FUTURE HISTORY LLC....

Thursday, December 2, 2010

Indie Review Radio Launches Sat, Dec 4 @ 12 noon

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Indie Review Radio – Hosted by Raychelle & C Truth
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/reviewradio

Now more than ever independent artists thirst for an opportunity to be heard. Indie Review Radio is the catalyst to do just that. Each week the show will feature the best and greatest in the world of independent musicians artists and seasoned industry professionals. The show will include new music by indies, the latest in industry trends by seasoned industry professionals and a wealth of information for independent artists that are looking for what's next in their careers.


Special guests

Industry Professional, Derek "Big D The Weatherman" Pearson

UNIVERSAL MOTOWN RECORDS DEREK “BIG D” PEARSON has been upped to VP/Urban Crossover Promotion. DEREK joined the label three years ago as National Promotion Director and grew to Sr. National Promotion Director. He will continue to oversea the rap department in his new position. “Hard work pays off and I’m grateful that the senior staff as well as my comrades and peers have acknowledge my efforts and consistency,” said PEARSON. “Staying in tune with the times and keeping ahead of the curve is key.” Prior to joining UNIVERSAL MOTOWN PEARSONS’s career path included stops as National Dir./East Coast Mix Show Promotion for the former MCA RECORDS and a similar position with WARNER BROS, RECORDS.



Indie Artist, Ryan Friday

Ryan represents a fresh, new face in music whose diverse sound covers an exciting and distinct fusion of Pop and R&B. As a young singer/songwriter of exceptional talent, Ryan envelopes the soulful essence of pop and the electric energy of the best new age beats. Ryan’s creative talent is eclipsed only by his presence as a performer, which promises to captivate the imagination of his audience.
It was through a providential meeting in the studio that Ryan came to the attention of Grizz Chapman, who stars on NBC’s Emmy Award winning show 30 Rock. Having cut his own unique path into the entertainment industry, Grizz noticed Ryan’s potential as an outstanding writer and performer and signed him to a management deal with his company, Dyman Entertainment. He has set his personal and musical heights for the stars, and is currently taking spot dates performing his debut single, “This Could Be Love” as well as other songs from his upcoming album.

Friday, November 12, 2010

Sweetest Drug by Carl Bryan

Carl Bryan - Sweetest Drug

Carl Bryan is a talented young man that set his sights on his vision and headed to the Big Apple. I KNOW that the Indie Review Panel will be pleasantly surprised!

Saturday, September 18, 2010

The Indie Revew CD Volume ll

Now more than ever independent artists thirst for an opportunity to be seen or heard by the RIGHT industry professionals. The Indie Review CD is the catalyst to do just that.  A board of seasoned industry professionals will review each song on the CD and submit feedback.  Looking forward to hearing something new and fresh in the game is a general consensus among the board and they are looking forward to hearing what’s out there. 
    
How does it work??
     
Simply submit your bio, mp3 and payment and prepare yourself for the possibilities!  Your song will be placed on the Indie Review CD, then sent directly to the review board.  These professionals have agreed to listen to your song and give you honest feedback which you will receive on a feedback sheet.
Other than that, all you need to do is make sure that your music is tight and that are you ready for what’s next!

Send email to IndieReviewCD@gmail.com  for details.

**Submission deadline is soon**