Hey all. Today I posted a new slide show that was going back to a previous post about live performances. I decided to do this because I want to make it clear that I can understand why people lip-sync at their concerts. As someone who is all the way new to dancing and coreography, I can totally relate. It takes a lot of work and concentration, and SkiLL. You have to strive ten times harder to sound your best vocally, keep your composure and be perfect while doing an extreme amount of physical activity. So my heart goes out to all the singers out there who have to deal with it.
But my view hasn't changed on performing live. It's something that has to be done, and it's a part of being an entertainer. I still believe you are cheating your audience when you lip-sync, and if you can sing and dance, please do.
Watch the show and enjoy! Oh, and all music in the show is written and performed by me (daniEle). The second song is called Bodywork and is produced by Rashad of Elevator Music, and the third song is called Nu Nu and is produced by J.Swiff of Fly.Union.
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Saturday, March 7, 2009
5 Steps to Achieving Award Acceptance Etiquette
Here is some guidance as to what to do when accepting a music award. This mostly pertains to rappers. Please follow accordingly.
1) DO NOT bring your entire hood on stage with you to accept your award. It’s your award, you worked for it, so YOU accept it. Bringing your wife and family, that’s fine. But the whole hood? All 800 of your home boys do not need to be on the stage because there simply is not enough room, if nothing else makes sense to you.
2) If you must bring your entire block with you, keep them quiet. No one wants to hear Chicken Wing, Biscuit and Fuzzy Slippers talk because we don’t know who they are and what they have to do with anything. Furthermore, by the time they all get done yelling into the mic, giving shout outs to Mookie, Ray Ray and June Bug, and it’s your turn, the music has already come on, cuing you to get your butt off stage.
3) Don’t diss. When you win an award, humbly accept it and move on. Please don’t stand there and say something like this, “This is for all the m***a f****s who didn’t believe I was going to make it, blah blah blah.” Dedicate the damn award to your supporters and pay the haters no attention. It makes you look super bitter and confrontational when you point people out. Plus, if you’re specific, you might have trouble at the after party that night.
4) Watch out for the “I thank God” speech. When you have openly claimed you have conversations with the devil and those sorts of things on your album… Getting on stage and thanking Jesus for your award might not make too much sense…
5) Lastly. Please be timely. When your name is called, walk swiftly to the stage and get it done. A show is trying to run on a schedule here, so don’t run around the facility, gallop up the row and stop to do a little dance, or c-walk your way up the steps. When you do finally make it to the mic, say what you need to say and bounce. Don’t stand there and fake like you’re speechless, because if you have as much confidence as you put off, you knew you were going to win anyway.
I thank you for reviewing this guide. If followed, I believe we can advance in award shows.
1) DO NOT bring your entire hood on stage with you to accept your award. It’s your award, you worked for it, so YOU accept it. Bringing your wife and family, that’s fine. But the whole hood? All 800 of your home boys do not need to be on the stage because there simply is not enough room, if nothing else makes sense to you.
2) If you must bring your entire block with you, keep them quiet. No one wants to hear Chicken Wing, Biscuit and Fuzzy Slippers talk because we don’t know who they are and what they have to do with anything. Furthermore, by the time they all get done yelling into the mic, giving shout outs to Mookie, Ray Ray and June Bug, and it’s your turn, the music has already come on, cuing you to get your butt off stage.
3) Don’t diss. When you win an award, humbly accept it and move on. Please don’t stand there and say something like this, “This is for all the m***a f****s who didn’t believe I was going to make it, blah blah blah.” Dedicate the damn award to your supporters and pay the haters no attention. It makes you look super bitter and confrontational when you point people out. Plus, if you’re specific, you might have trouble at the after party that night.
4) Watch out for the “I thank God” speech. When you have openly claimed you have conversations with the devil and those sorts of things on your album… Getting on stage and thanking Jesus for your award might not make too much sense…
5) Lastly. Please be timely. When your name is called, walk swiftly to the stage and get it done. A show is trying to run on a schedule here, so don’t run around the facility, gallop up the row and stop to do a little dance, or c-walk your way up the steps. When you do finally make it to the mic, say what you need to say and bounce. Don’t stand there and fake like you’re speechless, because if you have as much confidence as you put off, you knew you were going to win anyway.
I thank you for reviewing this guide. If followed, I believe we can advance in award shows.
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
If you Want Quick Cash, Don't be a Singer
Memo to people who want to be super stars, especially if you want it because of the money; Individuals who are in the musical entertainment business do not make as much money as you think. Once you reach your dream of getting signed to a major record label, it’s not as if you magically become a millionaire. That record label instantly begins spending money on YOU. They pay for your wardrobe, make up, traveling expenses, music video costs, studio recording expenses, mixing and mastering of your album, packaging, promotion fees and dozens of other fees until, guess what? You end up owing the label money regardless of how many records you sold. Being an artist under a major label with the way the industry is today, you most likely will end up BROKE.
There have been many horror stories from different entertainers in the music business who can attest to the hardships of being a platinum selling artist but ending up with nothing. TLC, N’Sync, M.C. Hammer, and more can tell you about being manipulated by the system/industry so that in the end, they had nothing to show for their hard work. Some of it is lack of investment or responsibility with money, but a lot of times it’s hidden fees and greediness behind artist management. These problems are a lot of reason to why a lot of people are turning to gaining fame and respect through becoming independent labels or joining one.
A lot of people are saying going independent is an artist’s best bet because it makes it a lot harder for them to get caught behind a machine. Independent artists also have a totally different fan base--fans that had to search and find them, fans who are loyal, and fans who are genuine supporters and will spread the word about the music they love. In order to be a fan of an artist running on an independent label, you have to truly admire them—because you weren’t FORCED by media to like them.
So as time goes on, it seems that doing things your own way will pay off in the end--financially and otherwise. To me, a fan who can stick by you because they RESPECT your work is worth the sacrifice of not having your face all over every major magazine.
Who are some of your favorite artists on independent/indie labels? One of mine is Mulatto.
Also, visit http://www.indie-music.com/ to find more underground artists you may like!
There have been many horror stories from different entertainers in the music business who can attest to the hardships of being a platinum selling artist but ending up with nothing. TLC, N’Sync, M.C. Hammer, and more can tell you about being manipulated by the system/industry so that in the end, they had nothing to show for their hard work. Some of it is lack of investment or responsibility with money, but a lot of times it’s hidden fees and greediness behind artist management. These problems are a lot of reason to why a lot of people are turning to gaining fame and respect through becoming independent labels or joining one.
A lot of people are saying going independent is an artist’s best bet because it makes it a lot harder for them to get caught behind a machine. Independent artists also have a totally different fan base--fans that had to search and find them, fans who are loyal, and fans who are genuine supporters and will spread the word about the music they love. In order to be a fan of an artist running on an independent label, you have to truly admire them—because you weren’t FORCED by media to like them.
So as time goes on, it seems that doing things your own way will pay off in the end--financially and otherwise. To me, a fan who can stick by you because they RESPECT your work is worth the sacrifice of not having your face all over every major magazine.
Who are some of your favorite artists on independent/indie labels? One of mine is Mulatto.
Also, visit http://www.indie-music.com/ to find more underground artists you may like!
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