Category: Music
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Q&A Interview with George Gstar
When it comes to business and building a social media empire, no one does it better then George Gstar. He has successfully managed businesses in many sectors including lending, real estate, trucking and recycling. He is also a successful social media influencer. And now he has decided to move into the world of music. His…
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The Story of J-Dilla
Written by Phin Upham James DeWitt Yancey was one of the most prolific producers in modern rap history, but you won’t find him on popular radio stations. Whether rapping under the moniker Jay Dee, MC Silk or J-Dilla, his style was almost unmistakable. His compositional album Donuts, used jazz roots to promote hip hop flair.…
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What is Sound City?
This article was written by Phineas Upham Sound City refers to one of two possible things. It could be a sound recording studio in LA, home to some of the greatest musical acts the world has ever seen. It could also be a reference to Dave Grohl’s sweeping documentary cataloguing those legendary recordings. Grohl’s first…
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Why Stone Temple Pilots Fired Scott Weiland
Written by Phineas Upham In 1985, Scott Weiland met Robert DeLeo at a concert in Long Beach. For whatever reason, they struck up a conversation about the girls they were dating. As it turned out, both were dating the same girl. Instead of fighting over her, both decided to break it off with her and…
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The Importance of Music in Our Society
Art and music are basic human activities. Humankind can not really function without art and music. As humans we always strive to create things be they small or big. Also as humans we strive to create sound or get involved with sound in some way. People have always found meaning in music by playing, creating,…
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Music graduates discover a new tempo; TERTIARY STUDY
TUNING in to what industry and professionals need in music graduates has been an evolutionary process. It used to be that a degree in music was more tailored for those who wanted to perform but today’s bachelor of music graduates are being tutored in all aspects of the industry including production, marketing, teaching, and of…
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Beyonce Named Billboards Woman Of The Year
Beyonce has been named Billboard’s woman of the year. Billboard holds a Women In Music event every year and this year Beyonce will be honored on October 2nd in New York City. Billboard chooses the women in the music industry based on their success, leadership and new ideas. Beyonce is being awarded for accomplishments made…
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7 tips to enjoying a summer music festival
There is nothing quite like getting out with some friends and hitting up a summer music festival for to enjoy some of your favorite music and the camaraderie of fellow fans. However, these day or weekend long festivals often involve sitting out in an open field in the hot summer sun, and they require a…
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Internet Killed the Terrestrial Radio
Internet radio continues to encroach on the space once occupied by terrestrial radio, reportsRadio World. According to the article “Radio’s Last Fortress Under Siege,” the dramatic growth in deployment and penetration of residential broadband Internet access was largely responsible for this attack. Now, instead of limiting radio listening to the workplace or car, people can…