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The Power of YouTube – Enhancing Your Viewership
Okay. Some of you may be asking “why should I get to a YouTube channel for my videos?”
Well, I’m going to tell you why.
If I have a choice of two restaurants, whereas on has a menu of just burgers and hot fries and the other a menu of with all sorts of breakfast, lunches dinners, and desserts, I’m going to go with the restaurant No. 2, because of the greater access there....
Tags: kato hammond, music business, music marketing, music promotion, networking, tips, tmottgogo, video, vlog, youtube
EU “I Confess”
Riding on the success of “Da Butt,” EU, originally known as Experience Unlimited, created a dance sensation, thanks to Spike Lee’s School Daze movie. This in turn lead to the release of the 1989 album, “Livin’ Large.” While many songs on the lp would appeal to hardcore funk fans, it was actually the videos of songs such as “Buck Wild” and the above...
TSE’s Pick of the Week #81 – 3/29/09
Quarterbacking A Legend Across the District Line Again, TSE 2008
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The Business of Music – And Your Role In It [ Episode Two: The Social Breakdown ]
In this episode we target just a bit further on the topic of creating your internet presence. This time elaborating on the interactions for business purposes with the social websites. I like to talk about 4 category points in which I define and breakdown based on avenues. The 4 points explained are:
(1) Video Broadcasting sites – your visual avenue;
(2) Facebook – your business...
What’s Love Got To Do With It? Commentary on the state of the Music Industry
By Gian Fiero
Everywhere I go there seems to be some sophisticated discussion or debate about what’s wrong with the music industry and what needs to be done to fix it. The conversation takes place in offices among professionals who have been around long enough to know that things are indeed different, and industry conferences among music artists who revel in new found optimism that the changes will...
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, FOOTZ!!!
In his latested video blog release, Go-Go Mickey sends out a Happy Birthday message and share a memory of legendary drummer – one of the greatest to emerge from the Go-Go circuit – Quentin “Footz” Davidson!
Check out Mickey’s messsage. Then click the banner above and check out everything else that he has in store for you.
Other links about Footz to check out:
REMEMBERING...
The Business of Music – And Your Role In It [Episode One: Creating Your Internet Presence]
Many times a band, or rap group, or individual performer get to thinking that because they have a myspace or facebook page, or because they sit and tweet their daily acitivities, that they are set as far as internet presence is concerned. Acutally, this isn’t too far from the truth, but it isn’t the truth. The social websites are simply just for that, socializing.
If you have have...
What Your Music Profile Should Say About You
By Artistopia
Your online music profile is the bottom-line essential information on WHO you are as a band, singer, songwriter and/or musician. Your music profile, as to how it fits in the big picture online, is your biography or resume that presents you to the music industry, other musicians, and your potential fans. That makes it a very important page on the Internet, right? It needs to be interesting,...
TMOTT TV’s The Vault – Vol. 1
“The Vault” is a segment of TMOTT TV where we open the vault and take you on cruises through a series of live concerts performed by Washington DC area Go-Go Band… past & present.
In this volume, we reach in to 1987 and pull out Rare Essence Live @ The Capital Center.
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Rich Girl by The L!SSEN Band iHD – Catch Yannie on BET’s “Sunday’s Best Season Two” tonight 3/15/09
Yanna Crawley, fondly known as “Yannie” to her friends and fans will be performing as a contestant on Tonight’s episode of BET’s Sunday’s Best – Season Two. Yannie, who is mostly noted for her soulful vocals and strong stage presence, has been a favorite in the DC music scene performing with bands such as Suttle Thoughts, Heaven Sent, and most of all L!ssen.
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Today’s Business of Music… & Your Role In It
By Kato
No longer can the lack of radio support or obtaining a record deal be the scapegoat for a band or individual artist’s not being able to gain national attention. The playing field from what it used to be 10, and definitely 20 years ago is now basically on even level. Sure, there are many who have more of the advantages, but due to the leveling of the playing field, the same things can...
Video Niche Marketing Plan – Do You Have One Yet?
By Roy Primm
Video marketing helps boost your business exposure, sales and market share. With the growing popularity of video sites like YouTube, Yahoo, and a host of others, video marketing continues to grow by leaps and bounds.
With new technology, the ease and convenience of creating a sales video grows more user-friendly. Now the average person can whip out a professional looking video for minimal...
Tags: internet marketing, video
RARE ESSENCE-HEY BUDDY BUDDY (LIVE)
Go-Go Band Rare Essence performing the hit “Hey Buddy Buddy” live at Club U.
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If You Work With Teen Girls or Have A Teenage Daughter… Read This Note About Teen Dating Violence
By Cassandra Mack
The other day I conducted a smart dating and relationship choices workshop for a group of high school girls. Of course the topic of Chris Brown and Rhyiana came up. To find out what their thoughts were on this issue, I posed the question: If you were Rhyiana would you take Chris Brown back? About 40% of the students said no. But, more than half said yes, they would take him back …...
Rodney King Interview With CBS (What He Learned After Brutal Police Beating That Led To Huge Riot In California)
CBS reports “Rodney King discusses lessons learned from that night that divided a city and why people shouldnt write him off”
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Chris Brown In Court [Footage Of His Court Hearing]
Chris Brown has been charged with two felony counts for an alleged assault said to have taken place on February 8, 2009, on his girlfriend, Rihanna. The counts include assault and making criminal threats. Rihanna was reportedly hospitalized and treated for facial injuries as a result of the assault. The couple reconciled just weeks after the alleged assault took place.
Chris Brown’s day in court...
D-Nice True Hip-Hop Stories: The Homeless Emcee
This is the story of a homeless rapper I met on the streets of Brooklyn. I feel for him because it’s quite obvious he suffered a great deal as a child. I don’t agree with how he lived his life but everyone deserves to be forgiven..
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E.U. w/ Funk & Lil Benny 1/6/08 in Rockville, MD (via XxOxX99)
E.U. was out Rockville on 1/6/08 w/ Funk and Lil Benny. Here’s a teaser for all you go-go heads out there.
XxOxX99
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Secret Ways For Teens to Make Money Online
By Afoot Newheug
These days it seems that everyone is online trying to find a way to make money. And teens are just another group that is trying to make money online. Teens themselves are searching how to make money online and so are their parents.
It is always a great idea to start teaching your teens about the value of a dollar. And with the economy being in a recession phase teens are now competing...













