Tag Archives: Music

Tha Carter V: Prison Sentence

Posted on March 9, 2010 by Wade Senti

It appears as though Lil Wayne may not be in the studio ‘rapping’ for a while. On Monday he appeared in a Manhattan criminal court to officially be sentenced for having a loaded gun on his tour bus. The incident … Continue reading →

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Means to an End

Posted on October 10, 2009 by Richard Bennett

“Without music, life would be an error.” -Friedrich Nietzsche I think that’s an impressive quote considering Nietzsche didn’t have the benefit of funk, jazz, soul, hip hop, blues, rag, reggae, or gospel to pen his declaration.  He also didn’t have … Continue reading →

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Free Like Speech – and Like Beer…

Posted on October 8, 2009 by David Greene

I am making a resolution. I will no longer listen to a CD, or even a song, twice in a row. I think the reason that I listen to music on repeat is because it costs so much money – … Continue reading →

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The Role of the Music Manager

Posted on September 21, 2009 by Gene Goodsell

The manager’s duties are often varied and difficult to define. Initially, the manager will attempt to secure a recording contract for up and coming talent. The manager will also assist the artist with compiling a recording package by selecting songs … Continue reading →

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So You Want to Manage DJs?

Posted on August 10, 2009 by Gene Goodsell

DJ management is highly specialized, yet requires many of the skills that managers in other areas of entertainment need. For example, attention-to-detail, an eye for talent and a lot of energy. Dance music is big business! One of my clients … Continue reading →

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