Guru Set to Release New Album
Rap veteran, Guru, along with his partner Solar, are scheduled to release their latest collaboration, Guru 8.0 Lost & Found, May 19th via 7 Grand Records.
Ciara Embarks On A ‘Fantasy Ride’
R&B songstress Ciara is due to release her third album, Fantasy Ride, on May 5th via LaFace/Jive Records.
Bobby V. and Keri Hilson Join Keyshia Cole and The-Dream on National Tour
Blu Kolla Dreams/EMI singer/songwriter Bobby Valentino and Mosely Music Group/Zone 4/Interscope Records singer/songwriter Keri Hilson will join Keyshia Cole and The-Dream on the A Different Me tour beginning May 13th in Cincinatti, OH.
Industry Q&A: Mickey “MeMpHiTz” Wright, CEO of Hitz Committee Entertainment
23 June 2009
While some people are now becoming familiar with the name "MeMpHiTz," courtesy of his hosting duties on BET's music video program, The Deal, the Memphis, TN native has been making significant contributions to the music industry behind the scenes for a few years now ... A&R Department got the opportunity to converse with the executive that signed chart-topping singer/songwriter T-Pain to Jive Records, and who has helped produce hits for artists such as Youngbloodz (“Damn”), J-Kwon (“Tipsy”), and UGK (“International Player’s Anthem” featuring Outkast). For our interview, MeMpHiTz took time out of his busy schedule to discuss with us his approach in signing talent as an A&R, the old school versus new school mentality, the digital era, and the future relationship between labels and artists.
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Industry Hygiene
17 June 2009
Have you ever heard the phrase "one hand washes the other?" Or have you heard someone say "you scratch my back and I will scratch yours?" If these anatomy references disgust you, toughen up because these phrases touch on a vital part of how the music production business works. I know you have heard it a million times but I’ll say it again—This is a business! People could care less how talented you are and they definitely won’t do anything without getting something back in return. So, the question is, what should you give up in return?
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