Category Archives: Industry
Amon Tobin ISAM tour — stunning stage setup
Must watch. The creativity present here is… wow. I’d love to see this level of creative thinking involved in our scene for stage shows. Sure, this idea is pretty over the top (budget wise too) but it might be the … Continue reading
The Real Effects of Internet Music Piracy
Over the years I’ve spent a lot of time talking to advocates on both sides of the fence. Some that wish people couldn’t have their music without some sort of commercial “transaction” (payment, email address, a social media endorsement etc) … Continue reading
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Entitlement
Re-posting this one in light of a few pieces of communication I’ve received this week… It’s a dirty little secret in the music scene. The sense of entitlement runs rampant and is a significant problem in our small niche of … Continue reading
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What not to do – A (partial) Checklist
Here are some bullet points of things you shouldn’t be doing. Surely I’ve missed a few but here goes… 1. Email a press release or other submission with no proper introduction or even a greeting. Don’t hit the “forward” button … Continue reading
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Baloney.
Do you want unity? Only if it fits into what you’re doing and meets your business goals right? Quit talking about it and please do something. People by nature are followers. But only if they have leaders. Unity? What do … Continue reading
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Sensitive.
Recently I had an interaction with someone who took something personal. The unfortunate part of this is the comment I made was not directed at them or referencing them in any way. This made me think… if you think something … Continue reading
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DJs hollerin over the track…
This junk is funny! Oh and… follow Sphere of Hip-Hop on Twitter: @sphereofhiphop @sohhdailydl @sohhpodcast
2011 New Year Resolutions for Artists and Fans
I wrote two feature articles for Sphereofhiphop.com a few weeks ago. Each article centered around various resolutions that artists and also music fans could make. Check them out… 2011 New Year Resolutions for Christian Hip-Hop Artists 2011 New Year Resolutions … Continue reading
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You’re Invited!
Yes, you are indeed invited to opt-in to my [insert vehicle of spam I will use to overwhelm all followers here] “list”. Building relationships are important. Sending everyone in your email address book (knowingly or not) an invitation to join … Continue reading
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