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6 Rules of Commercial Music Success

EPR Artist Radio  Original article by Music Biz Academy  link Over the years I have had many conversations with music artists about commercial music, which usually leads to them disclosing their disdain and hatred of it. Some refer to pop music (pop, as in what’s popular now) as commercial music. Others think of anything that is receiving heavy rotation on radio as commercial music. Whatever their definition, one thing is often overlooked: commercial music is the heart of the music industry which pumps the blood that keeps it alive. So why then are so many music artists resistant to making commercial music? The answer that I’m often given is because they don’t want to “sell-out” their creative integrity by conforming to some industry version of what’s popular (i.e. what’s selling). It becomes very obvious to me that the problem is not commercial music, but rather the perception and definition of it. The misconception is that the music industry created this rigid definit

Interview With Lj Da Rappah

1. Where are we talking from today? We are talking from Tacoma, Washington . 2. How did you get involved in music? I first got into music when I was 13. I was a poet, but I didn't realize how much potential I had back then. Over time, I turned my poetry into raps. Because I have seen how much money can be made off rap, I prepped myself just in case this day happen. 3. Can you describe your music? First, let me say Lil Wayne is my favorite rapper of all time. He motivated me into what you would call metaphors. They can be difficult at first, but over time it gets easier. It's like breaking down a stone with a pickax, turning it into cement.( Easy flow) lol. For example... "Rollin up that sticky/smoking on some fire/ different color weed/call that tie-dye Different color weed/ call that tie-dye ."  Which tie-dye is a hippie shirt, designed in the seventies with all kinds of colors. I love how the seventies was, but unfortunately, I'm a eighties

The Dangers of H.A.A.R.P Blog

The Dangers of H.A.A.R.P Written by Jasen Keplinger      Ever wonder if there is a weapon stronger or more dangerous than nuclear weapons? Well, in fact, there is and it's called H.A.A.R.P for short. The abbreviation stands for High-Frequency Active Auroral Research Program and began in 1993. The ionospheric research takes place in Alaska and has been rumored to have fantastic abilities, such as weather control and even mind control. I am going to explore the ten things you need to know about H.A.A.R.P. 1.) Weather Control:     Attempts to change and control the weather have been underway since the 1950’s.(Link 1) Imagine the possibilities: You could make it rain during times of famine, you could divert a hurricane or tornado away from populated areas, or you could increase or decrease the concentration of a particular molecule, like nitrogen or ozone.        However, the same technology that can create such benefits can also be used by nefarious people for much

Monsters of the Southern U.S. Blog

Monsters Of The Southern U.S. Written by Jasen Keplinger      Monsters have always been part of the folklore in the southern United States. I grew up in the south so I remember most of the monsters discussed here in our countdown. So sit back, relax, and be prepared to learn about ten of the most mysterious monsters of the south. 1) The Fouke Monster       The Legend of Boggy Creek launched a southern monster into the spotlight in 1972.(Link 1) Interest in the Fouke Monster was rekindled in the 1970s as a result of a number of cattle being seemingly slaughtered and eaten in the town of Fouke, Arkansas. (Link 2) Described as hairy and having a distinctive stench, the beast was described as being a circa seven feet tall bipedal humanoid with eyes the size of silver dollars. The movie points out that the alleged monster only has three toes, which separates him from the typical five toes left by similar creatures.      The 1970s weren’t the first time the creature was report

Saturn Death Cult

Saturn Death Cults Written by Jasen Keplinger      Ever wonder what the next biggest conspiracy is? Ever yearn for a theory that could turn all that you know on its head? Well, yearn no longer because Saturn death cults , and the accompanying parts of the theory, are probably the most shocking views on Earth's history you've never heard of. We will explore the ten biggest and most shocking aspects of this theory. 1) Saturn the Brown Dwarf:      This theory suggests that perhaps Saturn was originally a brown dwarf star and that Earth was locked in a polar orbit with Saturn. (Link 1) The gas giant is referred to as the original sun, the primordial sun, and the best sun.      The conjunction between Saturn and Earth was a celestial polar configuration in which Saturn, as a brown dwarf, was locked at the northern pole with Earth. (Link 2) They moved in a spiraling nature upwards while traveling through space moving in and out of our current solar system. (Link 2) Even

Congratulations to Brandon James and his feature in The Fresh Committee

Brandon James Drops The Smooth “Love Rising” Original article -  http://thefreshcommittee.com/2018/01/brandon-james-drops-smooth-love-rising/ Chicago’s very own “ Brandon James ” is ready for success, and he wants you to know it. The r&b and soul singer is creating a strong buzz with the recent release of his video “Love Rising” on YouTube. “Love Rising” is the first single from the upcoming EP (untitled) scheduled for release in 2018. Links have been provided for the public and media to view the video for “Love Rising.” Radio and media can receive a copy of the video or audio per request. Chicago native Brandon James was born “Brandon James Foster”. He states that he “started doing music as an outlet for depression early in life. I wasn’t very popular in school and I was considered a latchkey kid due to my mother’s work schedule and my father’s battles with alcoholism.” On a teacher’s suggestion to find extracurricular activities, Brandon joined the choir. He finishe

Congratulations to artist A'France and his feature on Hood illustrated

In Preparation for Upcoming EP, A' France Leaks The Single "Curious George v2" Original article at -  http://hoodillustrated.com/profiles/blogs/in-preparation-of-upcoming-ep-a-france-leaks-the-single-curious Nashville, TN carries the nickname The Music City. From The Grand Ole Opry House to The Johnny Cash Museum, Nashville has always been heavily engulfed in music and it's history. One of Hip Hop's most memorable Nashville artist was the former G-Unit Comrade "Young Buck."  We rode with him through his hometown he called "Cashville Ten-A-Key" and loved every minute. So whenever we hear of a new artist coming out of Nashville it catches our attention. Enter up and comer A'France. Born Anthony France, he abbreviated to his first initial, kept his last name and stayed as true to who he really is as he introduced himself to the underground. Prepping to released his untitled debut EP this spring, he decided a leak was in order. The si

Congratulations to artist Brandon James and his album review on Beach Sloth

Original Article From  http://www.beachsloth.com/brandon-james-the-divine-collection.html Brandon James sculpts a tender, heartfelt world with “The Divine Collection”. Opting for a series of lovely stories, these thought-provoking pieces linger in the mind. With the utmost of ease, Brandon James brings together classic rock, folk, R&B, and pop into a satisfying powerful whole. Easily the true soul comes from Brandon James’ passionate delivery, with a vocal strength that reveals a wide variety of stylistic flourishes. Going from gentle crooning to outright celebration, Brandon James allows for a great deal of flexibility within the album. Lyrically dreamy, Brandon James weaves an intricate series of thoughtful vignettes on loves both lost and found. Optimism seems to permeate over the course of the album while Brandon James explores lush aural atmospheres. Things start on a high note with the glistening melodies of “Surreal” where his assured resonant voice leads the way. S