The Business of Music – And Your Role In It – Episode Three: Band Website Content In this episode we focus on the band website’s content. When it comes to the site’s content, always keep in mind of the understanding that you are either deepening or you are diminishing your relationship with your visitors. Another thing you may really want to consider (which I did not mention... 

Artist development in the music industry has evolved over time, leaving most of the early progress to the artist themselves. For the most part, the days are gone when a record label developed up and coming talent. The question continuously arises for those young artists, “where do I start”? With the advent of the Internet, the possibilities are mind boggling. Many artists put in their mission statement,... 

Your Friendly, Neighborhood, Stone Cold Hustler, TSE 2009  Read More →

This is an excerpt taken from the TMOTTGoGo DVD Magazine — 2003 HOLY SMOKE — IT’S SOULO!!! In this excerpt, Filmmakers Kato & Weaze took a trip to the Takoma Station to catch a live performance by SOULO Band, and caught up with percussionist, Smoke, to question his authority. This was his response. TMOTTGoGo DVD Magazine was originally released in 2003. This was the only DVD... 

Time To Teach These Youngins' The Rudiments, TSE 2009  Read More →

This is an excerpt taken from the TMOTTGoGo DVD Magazine — 2003 What Is Go-Go? As Illustrated by Moe Shorter 2003 In this excerpt, Filmmaker Weaze caught up with Go-Go Coalition Chairman Maurice Shorter in the Barry Farms community, and asked him this question. This was his response. TMOTTGoGo DVD Magazine was originally released in 2003. This was the only DVD Magazine released by TMOTTGoGo,... 

This is an excerpt taken from the TMOTTGoGo DVD Magazine — 2003. Backyard Band Live @ Club U – 2003 It was Anwan “Big G” Glover’s Birthday Celebration. The band had jumped into the old school RE “Roll Call” groove and was honored with a guest appearance by legends Jas. Funk & Little Benny, who paid tribute to the Ghetto Prince. TMOTTGoGo DVD Magazine was... 

This is an excerpt taken from the TMOTTGoGo DVD Magazine — 2003. In this particular clip, Kato is interview a young JaVon Smith, creator of Designs By Jovee. There are times when it is almost difficult to understand parts of the interview, because they were actually just in the green room while an actual fashion show was in prograss. However, the information that JaVon shares, as well as the... 

Above is a video clip from Y’anna’s performance in BET’s “Sunday Best” (Season 2: Episode 5). This session showcases Yanni’s dynamic performance of John Mayer’s “Waiting on the World To Change.”  Read More →

Been Drinking Getting His "Haw Hee" On, TSE 2008  Read More →

TMOTT TV’s The Vault – Junkyard Band – GoGo Live II @ The Capital Center “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, TMOTTGoGo takes you on a trip back to 1988, as the Junkyard Band rocks the stage of the Capital... 

By Moira Jansen As with many industries, advances in technology have paved the way for more people to take advantage of more opportunity. The music industry is a prime example of how the increase of internet technology has resulted in an increase in artists being able to fulfill their dream of creating music to share with the world. There was a time and a place when music was recorded only in big... 

Above is a video clip from Y’anni’s performance in BET’s “Sunday Best” (Season 2: Episode 5). Her soul stirring and fiery performance in this clip justifies how much Yanni has definitely been placed perfectly in her element. Originally broadcast on date: 04/5/09  Read More →

At Haydee's (the Ladies of the 80's) Run DC, TSE 2009  Read More →

By Kato There have been many events that have occurred throughout the 20th Century. Many that has happened before my lifetime, of course, and many during. The one that pops in my head at the moment is the disheartening life of Terrence Johnson. I believe this one sticks to me at the moment because it was so close to home. We followed it from the beginning to the end. We know and understand many of... 

Above is a video clip from Y’anna’s performance in BET’s “Sunday Best” (Season 2: Episode 4). As the vocal competition slowly winds down, Y’anna has found herself included into the Top 10, which gives her a ticket for another week to once again let her God’s gift of voice shine. Originally broadcasted on date: 03/29/09 LOG ON RIGHT NOW TO CAST YOUR VOTE FOR Y’ANNA: http://www.bet.com/OnTV/BETShows/sundaybest2/sundaybest2_poll_ThisWeeksBest.htm  Read More →