D.C. Hip-Hop: Can it Break the Hold of Go-Go?

By Chris Richards Washington Post Staff Writer Washington’s hip-hop community couldn’t have given itself a more Freudian nickname. “The DMV” stands for the District, Maryland and Virginia, but it feels like a big fat metaphor for a city that’s been waiting . . . waiting . . . waiting . . . for a national rap star to emerge. That wait officially ends on Nov. 10 with the release of Wale’s “Attention Deficit” — the oft-delayed debut album from a local rhymesmith whose degree of success could decide the future of Washington’s ready-to-burst rap scene. “I think every man has … Continue reading D.C. Hip-Hop: Can it Break the Hold of Go-Go?

50 Cent Hits Howard U with Book Signing Power

Music superstar and business mogul Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson and author Robert Greene are coming to Howard University as part of their tour to introduce their new book, The 50th Law. This collaboration is a follow up to Greene’s The 48 Laws of Power, which was a phenomenal success, selling over 900,000 copies. During their stop, Jackson and Greene will critique business plans proposed by students enrolled in Concept 120, an ELI Institute course. [ click here for more information ] Continue reading 50 Cent Hits Howard U with Book Signing Power

Episode 4: Songs in the Keywords of your Band Site

The Business of Music – And Your Role In It – Episode 4: Songs in the Keywords of your Band Site When it comes to your band’s website, just like in music, playing in the wrong key can hurt you. In this episode we tackle on the topic of the band website keywords and the importance of it in regards to SEO and placement. Continue reading Episode 4: Songs in the Keywords of your Band Site

Episode 3: Band Website Content

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 in the video) is the type of email address to use when correspoding regarding your band website.   People tend to take you more seriously when you are corresponding with them using a geniune … Continue reading Episode 3: Band Website Content