Young artist and education

This blog will talk about why the daughter of Will Smith and Jada Smith has no time for school.  In an interview with Willow Smith, she talks about how she is behind in her math because she doesn’t have time to focus on it.  She stated that she is usually on tour or hanging out with her father all of the time.  With all of the money that her parents have, you would think that they would put education first. As you can see, this is mostly her parent fault because they are to busy focusing on their children becoming stars. I have to agree with a lot that was written in is article.  During my elementary day’s, I have seen a lot of my friends parent’s get locked up or find because their kids wouldn’t go to school. However, in this case that wouldn’t happen because these folks are rich and famous.  With anything you do, you need to know how to read, write, and count. With willow Smith trying to pursue a music career, I think that it’s best that she keeps her education going.  Her parent won’t be by her side always, and what if one day their money happens to disappear (all gone). Then they would wish that they had a back up plain that included furthering their education.

Today we come to fine that there are a lot of young people working in the entertainment industry. I believe that it’s mostly in the film and music industry.  Most child stars benefit because of their parents being well known stars. These young people have to grow up fast and they miss out on some of the best things in like. I believe in people fulfilling their dreams, however I also believe in getting an education. A lot of young stars are working constantly and have no time for school. As a parent I don’t think that I would allow my child to be a child star. If I had the opportunity cost of being rich due to my child being a child star or just being middle class, then I would take middle class.  I rather not have my child miss out on life. When I say that, I am referring to going to school with other kids, going to college, going to the promo, playing in the dirty, or maybe even playing sports in school. I would want my child to maybe make that decision after she graduates from college. I want her to be able to say that she has had the all around experience. I that once you become a parent, you show always but education first.

http://www.atoast2wealth.com/2010/12/12/blame-her-parents-willow-smith-admits-she-has-no-time-for-education/

http://www.4tnz.com/content/willow-smith-mamas-girl

Interview with Max Davis: “giving artist their fair share”

This interview basically talks about how people use a great bit of technology. The types of technology they are describing happen to be the use of cell phones. With having a cell phone we also have the luxury of being able to send and receive  SMS (Short message service) and MMS (multimedia messages).  Carriers charge for both types of messaging ($1.99 per megabyte of usage per user for MMS). Critics   argue that cell phone Carriers; have not been giving people who hold rights to these messages their share. They are making a profit based on how large the message is and the number.  So with that being said, Mr. Davis established a company called DataRevenue.org (movement). This company wants to convert copyrighted material in some type of profit for the rights holder, when the material is being sent from one phone to another.


DataRevenue.org (movement) was recently form and consist of rights holders who think that there should be legal rates created for multimedia messaging. “We believe that sending or sharing music, videos or images via mobile2mobile would constitute a comparable “delivery of a phonorecord” or actually the “delivery of copyrighted materials.” (Davis,) This company will provide services to those who are interested in music, but they are not limiting their selves to others. Davis believes that cell phone companies maybe violating copyright laws and that rightsholders should get their share of the profit. This company is open for anyone to join and only cost $49 for the entire year. Also, since it is non-profit members are able to use this on their taxes as a business expense.


My reasons for doing my blog on this interview are due to the fact that it was very interesting. It also related a little to the current event discussion we had for class this pass week. The discussion talks about other s artist can make money and so does this interview. I believe that starting this type of company is a very great ideal. With artist not being able to make a lot of money off people purchasing CD’s, this could be another way for them to make a profit. Why not utilize this company; people are making money off of artist and its time for artist to get their share.

Retrieved Nov.29 from musicindustrynewswire.com. http://musicindustrynewswire.com/2009/05/03/min1632_162840.php

Recording and Entertainment Industries

    The recording industry Association of America, presents a summary about recording industries and what people interested and researching in this field. Also it promotes good ideas on how the person should have there label. For instance the Limewire downloading case, it is now being shut down by the federal court.  The blogs gives a heads up on what going on with the music entertainment industry.  Like the “I Gotta Feeling’ This Song Is #1” blog, it promotes and sends out the message, that the black eye peas are doing something for there empire.  They also highlights the past songs that the black eye peas past hits “Boom Boom Boom”.  

    The programs are very persuasive to tactics to help people to start with their company. However one may feel the goals can be a little lecture based.  Overall it can help starting recording companies begin in slow methods.  The programs such as the parental advisory blog, will explain why things should be block for prevention of suits.  These programs can help me extend my knowledge about companies. Therefore, my company can become successful and be known as Roc a Fella  Records.

   This Association can help promote my industry and extend my,not yet in the progress of building, entertainment empire.  By presenting my artist to the before the single is out into the world. My team will be able to send them the song and the bio of the artist.  Hopefully we will get great feed back and become a good example like the Black eye peas.  Our goal, with this, would have expand our empire like bad boy records. Bad boy records has expanded into many industries, such as the  recording company, the clothing company, cologne company, and Alcohol.  The record industry association of America, will be a beginning entity of my empire. PYT is in need of a network group to fill in one part.  The Company now is a just into two small groups, entertaining and event planning. We hope we can break the competition with Sean “Diddy” Combs Marketing empire.  And this will be a start.

        PYT is a small business that is trying to expand in the entertainment industry. The main goal is to combine with other companies. This will give us a chance to be internationally know. With this association is very resourceful and productive.

http://www.badboyforever.com/

http://riaa.com/blog.php?content_selector=Gotta_Feeling

http://riaa.com/blog.php?content_selector=NPR_Explains_

http://riaa.com/blog.php?content_selector=LimeWire_Update

Newton Aduaka tells the story of Ezra

After watching Newton Aduaka speak on TED.com, I must say that it encouraged me to want to do a blog on this piece. He has inspired the audience by letting them know that even though things may have happen in the world; we should move on and embrace all the advancements we have. However, we should always remember what occurred and we should try to never let it happen again. By Newton becoming a film director, being focused, educating himself on other things that are happening around the world, and being open are all the ways he has avoided adversity. One significant event happens to be, the video Newton showed of a child soldier named Ezra, along with other child soldiers in Sierra Leone fighting a war that they may not have understood. These young kids went around killing families in different villages. They were injected with drug and seem a lot of murders. The kids were turned into true killers all over some diamonds.
At the start of the speech he built trust and shared knowledge through showing of a few clips. The first clip told a story a girl who felt that she would be happier only if she lived in Nigeria. This ways taped in 1997 during the RUF wars. The second clip, you find a young boy talking about the lack of opportunities black people have living in Europe. The audience gets to see that this was during the time of multiculturalism in the United Kingdom. The third clip, just showed some film directors defining what cinema means.
I do believe that Newton’s speech has helped me to develop a deeper understanding of the topic. I say this because, I got a better since of why people feel safe at home, no matter what disaster may of took place there. I have learned that people want to have something to hold on to when they feel alienated and what to preserve what home is. I also get a better since of what reality (real life) means to some people.  When it comes to kids, when they have a lack of opportunities, live in the ghetto, are around violence, this tends to make them build anger inside.  I have decided to do a little more research on the war in Sierra Leone

 http://www.ted.com/talks/newton_aduaka_tells_the_story_of_ezra.html

The Barrino Comeback

In 2004, Fantasia Barrino made her way to stardom by winning the third season of American Idol. She had become an R&B and pop sensation over night everywhere.  With the release of   her first album “ Free Yourself”, this album went certified platinum.  Barrino was nominated for eight Grammy awards and in 2007 stared in a well-known play called “ The Color Purple”. After the release of another album, there was a lot talk of fantasia being flat broke. Unable to barely read, she had been taken advantage of by several different people in her life.  Not knowing anything about managing money, she would just pay people with out checking her finances afterwards. Fantasia had also been taking care of everyone in her family, including her daughter.  Another reason why she went broke happened to be because of different people suing her including her own father for ten million dollars.  In 2008, she was dropped from the label due to creative differences. For the next two years fantasia would stay out of the spotlight, trying to get her life, finances, and health in order. Earlier this year Barrino had released her third album titled “ Back to Me”. “ Even Angel” happened to be the first single to be released off of this album, but the single failed.  Also earlier this year, fantasia stared in her own reality show “ Fantasia for Real”. This show put Barrino back on the map, and she once again releases her third album with “Bittersweet” as the single this pass may.  With the premier of the second season of her show last month, Fantasia Barrino has been the subject of several topics in entertainment news lately. It was said that she had overdosed, with the intentions of committing suicide. This happens to be the result of a sex scandal. After all of this, she is still standing and continues to pursue her career in music.

My purpose for writing this blog is to show how Fantasia’s issues can be related to projects and team management.  Throughout her reality show, you will see that Fantasia transitions into a bran new person.  She has begun to form a team to help her better manage her career. Barrino has set future goals for herself and eventually goes back to school to receive her diploma.  I think that it is a good thing that she is taking step to plan and take control of her life and career. By receiving her diploma in 2010, this could be considered one of the goals she has executed. Also, throughout the show you will see how she learns to budget and better manage her own money.  Fantasia has moved into her own home and is letting her family members take care of themselves. Being in full control of all her projects, fantasia finally has the chance to writ her own songs, pick want single she want to release, decide how to market herself, and choose her own tour dates.  With the release of Fantasia’s latest album, I truly think that customer have been satisfied with the product she chose to put out.

http://straightfromthea.com/2010/08/25/video-fantasia-behind-the-music-full-episode/

http://thatgrapejuice.net/2009/12/grape-juice-interview-fantasia/

http://downthenet.com/finder/Grand+Fantasia+Free+Gold+Hack.html

Tiny and T.I. Giving Back

The one thing that I enjoy the most happens to be reading about what goes on in the world of entertainment. Weather or not this news happens to be good or even bad. I always find myself reading about these famous celebrities in the music industry. A lot of people find celebrities’ life’s just so amusing. Maybe its because they either have nothing better to do or simply because they are just so interested. I would have to say that for myself, I am one of those people who happen to be very interested.   My reason for saying this is due to the fact that I keep up with the news and current events dealing with the music industry.  This is, also due to the fact that I hope to someday work in the music industry. So, I think that it’s best for me to stay on top of what’s going on.

One of the latest things that has caught my eye in the news world of entertainment would happen to be T.I. (Clifford Harris) the rapper and his wife (Tameka “Tiny” Cottle) starting a foundation called “ For The Love Of Our Father.” This foundation happens to be a charity for Alzheimer’s disease.  To give you some more information on this disease, Alzheimer’s causes older people to lose their memory and suffer from personality changes. I think that this is a really good thing that they are doing. Last month he was pulled over in L.A. and had drugs on him, but that is never here or there.  I just wish that the news would talk about the good things that celebrities do more often. This will show that they are more then just your average celebrity.

After reading this story, I started thinking about how more people in the music industry need to come together and do similar things.  I believe that it is very important for people to work as teams in this industry.  I think this is the most important thing to do to make in this industry. When people work together, they can accomplish so much more and maybe even change the world.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20101003/ap_en_ce/us_people_ti;_ylt=AqWDlm1xIO2x1IiCdcF1yEBxFb8C;_ylu=X3oDMTJkbzdpZ29uBGFzc2V0A2FwLzIwMTAxMDAzL3VzX3Blb3BsZV90aQRjcG9zAzEEcG9zAzMEc2VjA3luX3RvcF9zdG9yeQRzbGsDZnVsbG5ic3BzdG9y

Interview with Richie Johnson

Interview

After searching linkedin.com, I ran across a very interesting person. Once I read through his profile, I just knew that I had to do an interview on him. I must say that this person truly caught my eye. However, I decided to do this interview over the telephone instead of online. I figured that if I did it this way, then I would get the full affect of the interview. The reason why I decided to do this interview is because of fact that this person works in the field of entertainment.  One day I hope to definitely be working in the field of entertainment myself. The person that I decided to interview happens to be Richie Johnson.  Richie also happens to be a former student here at full Sail University.

The purpose of this interview is to give up and coming students like myself, some insight on the field of entertainment.

What type of Entertainment Company do you work for?

I work for a production company call Black Congress Music. I have been employed here for about two years. Here at Black congress, I currently hold the position of CEO and A&R along with my partner Jermaine Fields. As Artist and repertoire, I scout talent for the company. At this time, Black Congress Music is trying to transition into a record company.

What got you interested in this field of work?

My brother introduced me to music at the age of three and I fell in love with it. From then on I had always been interest in entertainment. Since I am a hard worker and go-getter, I decided to start my own company. This is something that I always have been dreaming about doing.

Where do you see yourself in the next few years?

Owning my own and being CEO of my own record label. I will have several artists and producers, like other labels. I also don’t mind being a sub label under a major record label.

How did studying at full sail university help you to transition into your career?

I would have to say that this school gave me more of a business mind set. It also made me more aware of all the connections I could have in this business. For example, I made several connections on linkedin.com

What do you think that you could do in the future to stay successful?

I think the most important thing is to keep networking and stay vocal.

Do you have any advice for me?

Learn to over come the objective of not take no for an answer.  You receive twenty no’s before you get one yes.

 You cam find Richie Johnson at www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=84520206&goback=%2Ermg_*1_*1_*1_*1_*1_*1_*1_*1_*1%2Enpv_85047184_*1_name_DSL5_*1_*1_*1_*1_*1_*1_*1_*1_*1_*1

Babies and fresh new faces

Current Event

The current topic that I decided to discuss, happen to be the rumors that has been circulating once again regarding Beyonce Knowles being pregnant. There is a lot of speculation that the rumor isn’t true. The reason why I am so interested in this story is because of the fact that she is one of the singers that I admire. Also because I want to work in entertainment, so I try to stay up on current events. She is also an award winning artist, who sold millions of records. Beyonce is also married to one of the greatest rap artist and successful businessman Jay Z (Shawn Carter). We could fine both of these artists on Forbes magazine’s top list of the highest paid entertainers year to date. There is also another rumor that Shawn Carter had been cheating on Beyonce again this year with R&B sensation Rihanna. So, why would Beyonce want to have a baby to him? I'm sure that's what your asking yourself. However, in my own personal opinion I think and hope that she is pregnant. I am not saying this because I don’t like her. As you can see at the beginning of this blog, I truly do love her as an artist. I just wish that other artist would have chance to shine. It's like playing the same song over and over again. You love the song, but you have to turn it off and listen to something else for a while and then come back to it. So, hearing something fresh and new, from other artist it's such a bad thing. There are so many great pop and R&B artist out there, but sometimes I believe that she over shadows and over powers them and may continue to do so.  However,  other artist need to take the initiative to step their game. A person with money, power, and talent isn't going to give up their position without a fight. Not to day that people with money would have a problem with moving out of the way and helping other to succeed. I believe B would, but I'm sure no babies going to stop her. 

http://news.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978132002

http://living.oneindia.in/insync/2010/beyonce-jayz-family-planning-020910.html

interview with Dan Jasman of Black Circle

Interview

I have decided to blog about an interview with Dan Josman of Black Circle. The title of this interview is call, “ Breaking the Mold”. The group Black circle; can be know as an alternative pop rock trio.  A lot of people described this group as a mix between Blink 182 and Queen of the Stone Age. The reason why I have decided to blog about this interview is because I want to one-day work in the music industry. I also know that if I really want to be in this industry, then I will have to be open to all genres of music. So, to keep myself in the loop, I try to stay on top of current events, the different groups, and artist.

During this interview Dan talks about how his British rock band came to be. He also tells how he is the leading guitar and vocalist. Mayumi, the bass players met Dan about a year ago through a friend. A few months later they ran into Simon. Simon is now known as the drummer for the group. Before they released their first single, Dan says that they were performing everywhere (any place u can think of). The name Black circle, came from an unfinished song that had Dan wrote long ago. Dan wants the name of the group to represent a new start. Also during the interview Dan responded to a question by saying; that once you get futher alone in this career u realize that you can’t please everybody. Also during this interview, I learned that all of the members write and produce the music for the group. The group’s first single happens to be called  “little girl”. Black Cirle, plans to do a video for their next single and also they hope to be traveling to the united states to perform.

http://greatunknownsmusicexpose.blogspot.com/2010/09/interview-with-dan-josman-of-black.html

song writer and lyricist "Don Black"

Current Event

     I decided to post a blog about a very special and interesting current event.  The reason why I decided to respond to this article happens to be because it related to my field of interest. This article, talks about a man who came along why in the music industry.  He is one of the greatest and well knows songwriters of all time.  He has written song for movies such as: The Pink Panther strikes again, James bond, and Dances with Wolves. I have been following him for a very long time and I will continue to keep track of his future endeavors. He has encouraged me to peruse a career in songwriting. I believe that his insight and wisdom on music writing, will eventually point me in the right direction of success.

The man that I am speaking about happens to be Don Black, the lyricist (songwriter). He as contributed to several different movies soundtracks. He has work with almost every artist you can name. Next month on October 5^th, he will be awarded as one of the BMI icons in London.  Don will be included among other icons such as the Bee Gees, James Brown, and Van Morrison. All of these icons have made a very huge impact on today’s generation of music. This event happens to be one of the most amazing moments in music history.

Before I end my blog, I want to leave some information about BMI. For those who don’t know about this company, the unabbreviated name for the company is Broadcast Music Inc. It was founded in 1939 as a non-profit performing rights organization. BMI happens to be a company that receives the license fees for songwriters, music publishers, and composers. They allocate the fees as a form of royalties to the subscribers who’s works have been used or preformed.  

Websites:

http://www.songlink.com/news20100902A-don-black-to-be-named-bmi-icon.html

http://www.bmi.com/about/?link=navbar

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/music/music-news/7977090/Don-Black Diamonds-are-Forever-songwriter-honoured.html

Ashley's Profile

My name is Ashley Williams and i was born on January 30, 1986 in Harrisburg, PA. I am the second oldest of six children, i was raised in a single parent home, and my mother name is Norma Williams. I graduated from JCSU in 2005 with a BA i music business. I also have a two year old daughter name Juhiya. My interest are music, singing, dancing, event planning, and entertainment. I am currently pursuing a degree in entertainment business at full sail university. I hope to one day work at one of the top five major record labels