Category Archives: Industry

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

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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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Hit me up on the comments, I’d be happy to share anything I know.

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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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What Is Wrong With Christian Hip-Hop Radio and DJs

Before I go any further… I respect the heart and the intentions of everyone involved. Some things do need to change. I’d expect this to be an ongoing dialog. Please check back and drop your comments. I’d like to hear … Continue reading

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A Few Minutes Of Research Before You…

Something I’ve noticed quite a bit are some of the rather unsubstantiated marketing claims being made. My personal opinion is that bloated claims are meaningless marketing fluff anyway, but that aside… do some research before you say “the first of … Continue reading

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Entitlement

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 the hip-hop scene. So you’ve got a new track. That means I need to play … Continue reading

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