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  1. shadeed

    Management

    What part of Kentucky are you from?
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    What are the 10 Ten Producer Tips ever

    These are not to be taken as no ten commandments or anything, just observations. If you want to seriously make a career of producing hip hop music, it will not happen in YOUR home studio. Connections are made everyday, and you have to be in the conferences, conventions, and studio sessions...
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    where do you go to sell your beats?

    The best thing about the good ol' Elm City (New Haven) is that you are close to the "city" (New York). You could hit Hartford and Bridgeport as well, but for the most part access to New York is the best part of living in the Elm as far as musically.
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    I Need A Favor

    Hate to be the voice of reason with a good situation like this, but it would be wise to get with an entertainment lawyer to have him/her draft up an agreement. I'm assuming that the reason you want to draft up the contract is to protect your work, and to ensure a solid payday from the...
  5. shadeed

    Dubai is the shit!

    Been to Dubai three times, the cops drive Benzes nuff said.
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    Selling beats to low budget emcees

    Thank you sir, you said it the best. I know we all put a lot of time/money into our equipment set-ups but I promise you if you focus on building your buzz and VALUE as a producer, soon you won't have to worry about money because everybody in your city will hit you up when they want a hit...
  7. shadeed

    Does anybody else despise working with artists over the net?

    Nuff said. The internet is becoming more and more valuable but in person still has its place.
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    Selling beats to low budget emcees

    Seoul P, you gotta take what you do serious - your time has to literally be valuable to you - In general, you gotta screen artists properly before it even gets to the $$$. In my opinion, lack of finances shouldn't be a deal-breaker, the artist's talent and willingness to work should be...
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    Does your evolve/ Have you evolved your style?

    Does your style evolve?/ Have you evolved your style? Have u progressed? Absolutely. My whole idea of music isn't the same as most hip hop producers. I came into the production game trying to do scores for indie flicks and documentaries since I'm heavily involved with that scene to this...
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    Live Shows! How to get 'em and How to keep 'em

    Every one of those articles are based on real situations in my dealings with new artists - my goal is to include solid principles/practices so that each article stands up to the test of time. Even if some of the Ill Community sleeps on those articles, there's quite a few people that hit me...
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    If someone wanted to invest 10G into your project what kind of contract

    Getting projects started using other people's money is definitely something I do quite a bit. I'm glad you clarified that it's 401k money, because if it was Trap money or Mob money, I would have to give a different set of rules and advice, that's a whole nother ballgame right there (lol)...
  12. shadeed

    Scratch Magazine is no more!

    They weren't trying to impress teenagers, they were trying to impress sponsors and advertisers - and in the magazine business (especially) the entities who buy ads have influence over content.
  13. shadeed

    legit and legal ways to sell my music as a ringtone

    Exactly. That's my point - nothing I was referenced in the previous post was based on a major/mini major ringtone deal at all- most independents that are taking advantage of this new way of getting money are doing this by setting up digital distribution deals which can include ringtones as well...
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    legit and legal ways to sell my music as a ringtone

    Trust me, I personally sat in about 15 meetings with people/companies who were trying to incorporate the projects I'm working with the whole ringtone distribution game, it's not as untapped of a market as you may believe, it's actually pretty saturated at this point - it's just that hip hop...
  15. shadeed

    Scott Boogie The Thief Exposed...

    Welcome to the game. The dude should be honored that somebody thinks enuff of his production to steal it and take credit but protect yaself by all means.
  16. shadeed

    Starting a label

    "When you run an independent label, you are married to your work. I put a lot of things on the back burner for this. I had to give up people I love, I had to give up other ideas I had about what I wanted to do in life and this is what I chose and I don't regret it at all because I feel like it...
  17. shadeed

    Starting a label

    He's more than likely busy doing the things that makes him so knowledgeable.
  18. shadeed

    Starting a label

    Starting your own label is an undefined standard - I think you should literally sit down and plan EVERYTHING you want to do with this label for at least 3-6 months before you execute anything. This may sound crazy but I also think you should take an advanced course on sales as well. During...
  19. shadeed

    Capone of CNN contest

    I feel you, but a lot of artist pay more than that to be featured on radio and tv this is just a lower level version of what goes on everyday.
  20. shadeed

    Happy Birthday Shadeed!!

    Thanks for the love - I'm not getting older just getting better! I had a celebration that lasted all weekend and I'm still feeling the effects of the Rum Punch (Jamaican drink). A couple young bucks didn't respect the punch and tried to guzzle it down and was out for the count lol. Now...
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