Friday, January 26th
Noon to 1:45 PM- How To Get A Record Deal or A Production Deal
This is by far the #1 question everyone wants answered in this industry. This panel will address what labels look for (both indie and major) and what every artist should do to stand out and get noticed by record labels. We will discuss the many different types of deals and the pros and cons of each. In addition to what a label looks for in an artist, we will cover what an artist should look for in a label--all labels are NOT created equal. Panelists will be available to accept demos from artists at this panel, but you will also learn from this panel why a demo is not enough.
-Tonya Butler, Esq.
-Bob Celestine, Esq.
-Wendy Day
-Nam Moses, Consultant, Ultra Publishing
-Ms Blessed
2 PM to 3:45 PM- Making An Impact: Building A Tremendous Buzz
Nothing in this industry moves without some hype or some degree of buzz behind it. We will discuss what a buzz can do for your career, your company, or your CD. Our focus will be on offering step by step instruction on how to build a strong buzz in the music industry and how to keep it. Whether you are an artist, a producer, a DJ, a company, or just a person trying to work in this business, it is imperative that you have a buzz surrounding you.
-Ray Hamilton, Legion Of Doom DJs
-Matt Verden, Dir of Marketing, Grand Hustle
-Mike Clarke, VP Swisha House
-Nick Love, VP Marketing, Corporate Thugz Entertainment
-Amir, Southeast Rep Interscope Records
-Rovella Williams, Almost Famous Showcase
-Lil Weavah, artist
4 PM to 5:45 PM- The Digital Frontier
Using the internet to promote your music or to sell downloads and CDs makes sense in today’s economy. The Internet has leveled the playing field for artists allowing them direct access to the fans. Join us to hear how others have used MySpace, websites, internet radio, and digital downloads to build or further their careers.
-Leon Bailey, WordOfSouth.com
-John Lobro, RadioHipHop.com
-Feygens Saint-Joy, Hip Hop Friends
-M Town Luv, MemphisRap.com
Saturday, January 27th
Noon to 1:45 PM- Indie Labels: How To Put Out Your Own CD or Start Your Own Indie Label With the importance of independent music, indie releases, and a do-for-self attitude in the music business today, we will explore how to put out a CD. From pressing and distribution to marketing and promotion, an indie release can mean the difference between $8 a CD or 80 cents a CD for the artist signed to a major label. The bulk of the successful artists in music today started out as artists putting out their own CD or signed to an indie label.
Panelists:
-Kinky B, Corporate Thugz Entertainment (Young Jeezy, Slick Pulla)
-Michael "5000" Watts, CEO Swisha House (Lil Keke, Mike Jones, Paul Wall)
-Wes Phillips, Select-O-Hits
-Killer Mike, artist
-Janie Jennings, Label Consultant
-Wendy Day, Label Consultant
-Rock, Rock Bottom Records (Tango & Cash, Big Herk)
2 PM to 3:45 PM- The Mixtape Game Mixtapes seem to be everywhere today in proliferation. With the recent Federal crackdown on mixed CDs and the stores that sell them, what’s the urban music industry to do? DJs depend on mixed CDs for income, stores depend on them for profits, labels depend on them to break new records, and fans depend on them for new and hot music. If a major label pays a DJ to add a song to his mixed CD, is it acceptable for them to shut the DJ down for selling “illegal” product? We will discuss the legalities of mixed CDs, and why the Feds stepped in and shut down DJ Drama recently.
-DJ Wally Sparks
-DJ Chuck T
-Robert Celestine
-Fredrick Moore, The Screw Shop of Memphis
-George Lopez, T Town Records
4 PM to 5:45 PM- How To Get Your Record Played On The Radio
The most common question in the music industry is answered here by program directors, DJs, label folks, and artists. Covering every perspective of the process, we will discuss how to build a buzz at street level and then graduate to getting radio play. We will discuss the steps, the etiquette, and what NOT to do when you want radio play. We will also talk about the importance of the commercial quality of your single.
-B. Paiz, Program Director, WIBB
-Lester Pace, Set The Pace Promotions
-DJ Lil Larry, K97 Memphis
-Kasper, Hittmenn DJs
-Devin Steel, K97 Memphis
-Michael London
-Big V, Power 106 Cleveland, MS
Noon to 1:45 PM- How To Get A Record Deal or A Production Deal
This is by far the #1 question everyone wants answered in this industry. This panel will address what labels look for (both indie and major) and what every artist should do to stand out and get noticed by record labels. We will discuss the many different types of deals and the pros and cons of each. In addition to what a label looks for in an artist, we will cover what an artist should look for in a label--all labels are NOT created equal. Panelists will be available to accept demos from artists at this panel, but you will also learn from this panel why a demo is not enough.
-Tonya Butler, Esq.
-Bob Celestine, Esq.
-Wendy Day
-Nam Moses, Consultant, Ultra Publishing
-Ms Blessed
2 PM to 3:45 PM- Making An Impact: Building A Tremendous Buzz
Nothing in this industry moves without some hype or some degree of buzz behind it. We will discuss what a buzz can do for your career, your company, or your CD. Our focus will be on offering step by step instruction on how to build a strong buzz in the music industry and how to keep it. Whether you are an artist, a producer, a DJ, a company, or just a person trying to work in this business, it is imperative that you have a buzz surrounding you.
-Ray Hamilton, Legion Of Doom DJs
-Matt Verden, Dir of Marketing, Grand Hustle
-Mike Clarke, VP Swisha House
-Nick Love, VP Marketing, Corporate Thugz Entertainment
-Amir, Southeast Rep Interscope Records
-Rovella Williams, Almost Famous Showcase
-Lil Weavah, artist
4 PM to 5:45 PM- The Digital Frontier
Using the internet to promote your music or to sell downloads and CDs makes sense in today’s economy. The Internet has leveled the playing field for artists allowing them direct access to the fans. Join us to hear how others have used MySpace, websites, internet radio, and digital downloads to build or further their careers.
-Leon Bailey, WordOfSouth.com
-John Lobro, RadioHipHop.com
-Feygens Saint-Joy, Hip Hop Friends
-M Town Luv, MemphisRap.com
Saturday, January 27th
Noon to 1:45 PM- Indie Labels: How To Put Out Your Own CD or Start Your Own Indie Label With the importance of independent music, indie releases, and a do-for-self attitude in the music business today, we will explore how to put out a CD. From pressing and distribution to marketing and promotion, an indie release can mean the difference between $8 a CD or 80 cents a CD for the artist signed to a major label. The bulk of the successful artists in music today started out as artists putting out their own CD or signed to an indie label.
Panelists:
-Kinky B, Corporate Thugz Entertainment (Young Jeezy, Slick Pulla)
-Michael "5000" Watts, CEO Swisha House (Lil Keke, Mike Jones, Paul Wall)
-Wes Phillips, Select-O-Hits
-Killer Mike, artist
-Janie Jennings, Label Consultant
-Wendy Day, Label Consultant
-Rock, Rock Bottom Records (Tango & Cash, Big Herk)
2 PM to 3:45 PM- The Mixtape Game Mixtapes seem to be everywhere today in proliferation. With the recent Federal crackdown on mixed CDs and the stores that sell them, what’s the urban music industry to do? DJs depend on mixed CDs for income, stores depend on them for profits, labels depend on them to break new records, and fans depend on them for new and hot music. If a major label pays a DJ to add a song to his mixed CD, is it acceptable for them to shut the DJ down for selling “illegal” product? We will discuss the legalities of mixed CDs, and why the Feds stepped in and shut down DJ Drama recently.
-DJ Wally Sparks
-DJ Chuck T
-Robert Celestine
-Fredrick Moore, The Screw Shop of Memphis
-George Lopez, T Town Records
4 PM to 5:45 PM- How To Get Your Record Played On The Radio
The most common question in the music industry is answered here by program directors, DJs, label folks, and artists. Covering every perspective of the process, we will discuss how to build a buzz at street level and then graduate to getting radio play. We will discuss the steps, the etiquette, and what NOT to do when you want radio play. We will also talk about the importance of the commercial quality of your single.
-B. Paiz, Program Director, WIBB
-Lester Pace, Set The Pace Promotions
-DJ Lil Larry, K97 Memphis
-Kasper, Hittmenn DJs
-Devin Steel, K97 Memphis
-Michael London
-Big V, Power 106 Cleveland, MS
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