Where are All The Soul Singers

Image via Wikipedia I remember coming up as a kid and dam near every radio station played R&B. Its seems like soul singers and other songwriters have stop appearing on the live stage. I don't mean the R and B with the hip hop base music to it, I mean the real songs that made you cry and feel like there was love in the air. Did all of are soulful artist and songwriters like Gamble and Huff just disappear. Motown had some of the best song writers on the planet when it came to writing for artist like Diana Ross, Smokey Robinson, and a host of others. Today in the year 2011, I haven't seen any soul singers get the praise that most artist got back in the 60's and 70's. I think many artist that are soul singers have a tough time getting there music heard or even listen to by urban radio.

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How To Be A Rap Star

Cover of Nate Dogg I was looking at a 50cent documentary about his hussel to win in the music industry. He became an excellent songwriter which lead to stardom inside the music industry. Fifty used the power of the pen to overcome his odds and gain fame. Many of you have to understand that the power is in the pen.

Drake Honored With Award From Songwriters Hall of Fame – Peace FM ...

Theboombox : Canadian rap star Drake has just been announced as the latest recipient of the prestigious Hal David Starlight Award by the Songwriters Hall of Fame, a division of the National Academy of Popular Music. ...

Publish Date: 03/25/2011 22:14

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Nate Dogg Bade Farewell By Snoop Dogg, Dr. Dre, Warren G

Thousands of friends, fans and family gathered today at the Long Beach funeral of Nate Dogg to say goodbye to the late rap star. Fellow hip-hop heavyweights Snoop Dogg, Warren G and the Game were also in attendance. ...

Publish Date: 03/26/2011 23:59

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How To Rap Guide - How To Write Rap Lyrics - How To Be a Rap Star & How To Rap Better by Mike Min

www.FreestyleMethod.com Hi, This is Mike Min from http with a quick tip on how to freestyle rap better. Let me quickly introduce myself. I am the author of the "Freestyle Method" system. The "Freestyle Method" course is the 1st & original course on h...

Big Money in Overseas Songwriting

Image by familymwr via Flickr If you didn't know the world is becoming smaller, and getting next to the money is getting easier. A lot of artist are still focused on making their living here in the states. Overseas money in the music industry is bigger than money inside the United States. As a songwriter, you can begin to write songs for other artist outside this country and make huge profits.

How To write a song: Beat Making Tutorial - How to Write Melodies to a Chord Progression

How to write a song: Beat Making Tutorial - How to Write Melodies to a Chord Progression. In this lesson, I explain how to construct melodies from a chord progression. I hope this helps with your own melody writing. The Beat School OFFICIAL WEBSITE: ...

Don McLeod & Donny Anderson visit Tom Lee Music in Vancouver Canada

Canadian based Producer/ songwriter Don McLeod visits Tom Lee Music with artist Donny Anderson. Don McLeod is the co-founder of SASS (School Alliance of Student Songwriters) and is an award winning songwriter. Don is currently producing Ali Milner fr...

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When The Group Disagrees

Image via Wikipedia Being a group can be a challenge when you are an artist, because share and share alike it the key word among the group. Band members feel like they should get the solo part and everyone should understand. Writing songs can be a mess cause no one can agree on titles and concepts for the songs being created. I know you have heard the stories of how groups have broke up like N.W.A, The Fugees, Danity Cane, Good Mob and many other groups have fallen victim to music industry strife. So, whats the point to this blog, well the point is that even though you may be in a group you must learn how to compromise to get whats best for the group. If tensions grow high in the group due to management problems, money, or public realtions then bow out gracefully.

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Don't You Got A Story to Tell

Image via Wikipedia If you got a story to tell then tell it. As a song writer your job is to convey a message to people that they themselves can't tell. Many people don't have the same talent you have when it comes to writing songs.

Rogers folks up SIU with songs, storytelling The Daily Egyptian

Rogers took several minutes after every song to speak with the audience, engaging them with stories about his travels, his songwriting process and his family life. But most of his banter was humorous, making jokes about his songs at the ...

Publish Date: 02/27/2011 20:00

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Cee-Lo Green, Seal, More Reveal Songwriting Secrets At BMI Grammy ...

A packed house of aspiring songwriters, music publishers and fans heard Seal surmise, after listening to the other songwriters, that songs that become hits are the most difficult to recall when telling a story about what went into their ...

Publish Date: 02/12/2011 22:06

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Getting Songs on Soundtracks

Image by Getty Images via @daylife Getting your song on a sound track is not as easy as it may sound but it is a great way to build exposure. Now to get your music placed on a major motion picture sound track you would have to go through a major record label. What am I talking about here is getting your music into indie movie which still has great reach because you are getting into the film and Television market. For example, going through a company like Taxi to get your songs pushed to TV is not a bad idea. Also, linking up with up and coming film producers can be a great way to get your music placed on sound tracks because they are the next generation of film producers.

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The Grammy Awards Atlanta

Image by Jeff Henshaw via Flickr I'm pretty sure most of you have heard of the Grammy Awards where artist are nominated for best song, video, and performance etc. ,but did you know that Georgia has its own Grammys. The Grammy Awards Atlanta is annual event that honors just the super stars inside the music business who are from Georgia or from the Atlanta area. Many of your favorite Atlanta artist are nominated for this years Grammy Awards Atlanta. Atlanta is still the music capitol with a large number of artist in the music business coming right out of good old Atlanta, Ga. The Grammy Awards Atlanta is a big bash just like the national Grammy Awards. This years Grammy Awards Atlanta should feature some of Atlanta's nomiees like T.I., Gucci Mane, and B.o.B who have had great a year in the music industry. The Grammy Awards Atlanta will be an event you don't want to miss.

Atlanta's big-ass Grammy grab bag Local Music News Creative ...

At the very least, it's worth noting that Atlanta still reps damn hard. As usual, this year's list of Grammy nominees features some true-blooded ATL natives (and transplants) who do actually possess more than a John Mayer-esque modicum of talent. Go team: It should come as no surprise that the ..... Re: Killer Mike spits folk music over Funkadelic. Looking forward to hearing the album. I hope he didn't make the same mistake as… Posted by Chuckie; on February 7, 2011 ...

B.o.B. leads Atlanta's 2011 Grammy nominees with five! Atlanta ...

Peep the full spread of Atlanta-related 2011 Grammy headnods below the jump. RECORD OF THE YEAR: "Nothin' On You" B.o.B Featuring Bruno Mars The Smeezingtons, producers; Ari Levine, engineer/mixer. Track from: The Adventures Of Bobby ...

SuperBowl and Great Performances

The Superbowl will be airing this weekend. Millions of people will be watching the game against the GreenBay Packers and Chicago Bears. Everyone knows the highlight of the Superbowl is the new commericals and the half time show. The Superbowl has been known to put some of the biggest names on stage during the half time event. This year the Blackeyed Peas should be the group that brings the half time entertainment to the crowd of millions during the Superbowl. I think the half time show is what really makes the game. Fergee is one female artist who brings the pain with the performances that come with the Black Eyed Peas.

This years SuperBowl will be one to watch I got my money on The Bears..lol

Creating Songs in Studio

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Working in the studio can be a grueling process. Creating songs are also a big part of the creating process. I have been in the studio many times and have noticed that some of my best work comes in the process of recording. Many people can't work around others in the studio, and that could be a problem for you in the future. My suggestion to you as a songwriter and an artist is that you should rent some studio time and go in cold turkey and just see what you can come up with, it would be a good exercise to create from scratch in and unknown place.

Dierks Lets Fans In On Recording Process : MusicRow

Dierks Bentley will be heading to Asheville, NC next week with producer Jon Randall Stewart and recording engineer Gary Paczosa to record his sixth Capitol Nashville studio album. The entire recording experience from the studio will be ...

PL's Home Studio Recording Process

Everybody's got limitations and challenges that make what they love to do difficult to accomplish. Working thru that is what defines you, though. I don't exactly have the most glamorous recording studio setup in my apartment but listening to my music...

legal business of Music

Image via Wikipedia There is a great book that you may want to invest in that teaches you about the business of music and how to protect your songs. The book "The Music Business Explained in Plain English" by David Naggar is a great lost cost book that can help the beginner musican songwriter learn the legal side of the business.

The Music Business (Explained In Plain English)

Finally, a break from all the physics and mathematical equations that prevent you from believing you will be able to run your own business. David Naggar breaks down the music industry for the up and coming songwriter/performer. ...

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Running A Record Label

Image by Fred Seibert via Flickr If you really want to have ownership of your songs then you may want to start a record label. Running a label give you total control over your material and the content you create. You own the masters to everything made.
A Record Label Marketing Plan The Musopreneur Podcast

How to Start a Record Label Marketing Plan from wikiHow - The How to Manual That You Can Edit When you first begin your business it is important to have a.

Starting a record label

I'm starting a record label, and was wondering if any of yall can give some advice on it. LB i know you got one up and started, wassup with some advice?

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Starting And Running Your Independent Record Label

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Co-Writing with Someone

Image by K. Sawyer via Flickr If you are a song writer like myself then you may experience writers block or a lack of creativity. Co-writing is a good way to brainstorm with someone and get your ideas off the ground. Many artist have ghost writers along with alot of artist having co writers to help them belt out songs that you hear and sing on your favorite radio.

As a writer nomatter what industry you are in a co writer is always a good idea when you a suffering from being creative. Creativity comes best in two's and finding a friend to help you gather ideas to make hit songs is a great idea.

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Starting A Publising Company

Image via Wikipedia A a song writer you want to remember you are building a business for yourself. Starting a publishing company is the only way to do it. Education is the key to building a publishing power house. Publishing books that teach you how to license, promote, market, and sale your music is essential. Publishing is where the money is in the music business. Songwriting is the best thing smoking because you can get a residual income of the songs you write for life.

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To start and manage a Music Publishing Company : : Company

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