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What Is Go-Go? As Illustrated by Moe Shorter – 2003

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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, as well as the very first Go-Go DVD Magazine to ever be released. More clips to come. Continue reading What Is Go-Go? As Illustrated by Moe Shorter – 2003

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Kato Interview with JoVan Smith of Designs By Jovee – 2003 [a TMOTT DVD Magazine Excerpt]

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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 presentation that Designs By Jovee delivers, makes the watching of the clip very enjoyable. TMOTTGoGo DVD Magazine was originally released in 2003. This was the only DVD Magazine released by TMOTTGoGo, … Continue reading Kato Interview with JoVan Smith of Designs By Jovee – 2003 [a TMOTT DVD Magazine Excerpt]

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The Internet Has Become the New Record Store

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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 studios with exclusive clients. There were only a handful of bands and groups who had access to these media centers, and only they were able to utilize the … Continue reading The Internet Has Become the New Record Store

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VOTING… Y’ANNA’S THE BEST!!!

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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 Continue reading VOTING… Y’ANNA’S THE BEST!!!

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What’s Love Got To Do With It? Commentary on the state of the Music Industry

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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 “level” the playing field and make economic opportunities more accessible to them. As tempting as it may be, I am not enamored with or preoccupied by the current problems that face the … Continue reading What’s Love Got To Do With It? Commentary on the state of the Music Industry

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What Your Music Profile Should Say About You

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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, well-written, informative and to-the-point, for this is you marketing yourself. When writing this document, there is much to consider to make it presentable. Consider these scenarios: 1. An A&R rep is … Continue reading What Your Music Profile Should Say About You

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Today’s Business of Music… & Your Role In It

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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 be achieved by anyone, with a little more grinding… and a lot more paying attention and making use of the advantages you now have playing … Continue reading Today’s Business of Music… & Your Role In It