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STL...The City of Hate & No Unity In The Record Industry

By sta2ff, 2008-07-23

St. Louis is a city where there are so many talented artists, so much passion for making music, my home town and an opportunity to be a vital city to the record industry; but it’s all drowned out by so much HATE & NO UNITY!  The local entertainment industry in St. Louis, from my perspective, is somewhat dead.  This close to death scenario is caused by the words I highlighted above, HATE and the inability to UNITE!  It has also been brought on by greed and bad business decision on the part of certain individuals, who had the opportunity to open up the flood gate for the city of St. Louis within the music industry.
 
What I mean by “flood gate”?  I mean creating outlets within St. Louis, which allow artist to grow and prosper to the masses outside of St. Louis.  One saying that kills me that I hear a lot in the city is “YOU GOTTA GET OUT OF ST. LOUIS TO GET ON”!  At this point, it may have turned that way, but it shouldn’t be that way. Although I do agree that once you get your city behind you and take care of home, you should hit the world and make it happen everywhere.  That, “you got to get out of the Lou to get on”, is Bogus.  Did Luda have to leave the ATL to get on?  Did Memphis Bleek have to leave New York to get on, plus a bunch more I can name?  No, they where put on in their city and then hit the world.  The people that had the ability to create opportunity’s for them right there in their city, did that.  That’s how DTP and the ATL are surviving.  That’s how Roc-A-Fella was able to make the run that they did.  They got put on in their city and their city rode with them to the masses when it was time.  St. Louis, that’s what we need, bottom line!    
 
As an artist and CEO, I have had the opportunity to see both sides of the game, when it comes to dealing with artist, and the tastemakers here in the Lou.  I’ve reached out to artist to do songs or even offer them my service of a show, just to try and create a unity bond in the city.  This may not sound like much of what I’m doing, but I think that it’s big.  Reason being, the same services that I’m reaching out to them to offer for free, I should be charging.  Reason being, I’m a signed artist.  I have my own legit label, which will soon sign a major distribution deal as well as a possible major label deal, if I decide to go that way.  I may just stay independent, because I have the distribution on my side, but if the major can match my independent return numbers and offer me something of value, not necessarily monetary, then I may join forces with a major.  That’s why!  I’m not telling you about my situation, hoping that it happen, this is what is on the table for me right now!  So basically what I’m saying is, I could be on of the ones who posses hate and no unity, and not reach out to anyone.  I do it, hoping that others will get the idea to reach out and try to work with each other, no matter what success level you’re on, or think you’re on.  Hopefully by them seeing an artist of my magnitude coming from the local scene, having these opportunities on the table, but still have the realness to reach out to others to try and create a different mood and feeling in the local scene, will encourage them to follow. Same thing goes for the tastemakers.  Get off this me, me, me trip!    
 
I guess you can say that I’m one of the few who will step up to the plate to try and help my city prosper in the entertainment industry.  I’m on a mission to create outlets and a vital source that can push out hot talent straight from the STL, to the world.  All local industry tastemakers, dj’s, personalities, media, promoters, etc., you are a vital part to the game, and the success of our city.  Let’s work together to make a change for our city, that will benefit the city as a whole, while creating outlets for artist to be successful out of our city to the world. You can be the start!  But it’s going to take a different mind set!
 
Artist, lets grind harder and smarter, and UNITE for the cause of uplifting our city.  Everybody gotta play their part for the good of the whole.  One thing I have learned dealing with record executives, is that they don’t like spending money on items (cities), that don’t posses UNITY.  You can have your crew and fam, that’s all good, but just don’t make the next crew your target or enemy.  Let your crew be a reason why St. Louis is popping on the map.  Make them your allies in getting this industry money.  Make St. Louis the city where you come to see every label and artist getting money.  But  Let me keep it real, like I always do, everybody isn’t gone prosper in the game, because that’s just reality, but the ones that are built for this and posses the necessary skills to be successful, go for it!
 
That’s just my thoughts!
 
Be Easy & God Bless
 
TC aka The Ambassador of Hope Hop
 
Google me:  TC of 39th Ave Music & Sta2ff

Posted in: Hope Hop | 1 comments

CSP - July 26, 2008 Mix Radio Center Stage Presentation with Aimless Sessions

By iMS Radio, 2008-07-23

I dare say that my audience is becoming a bit spoiled in expecting nothing but the best in Indie Artist's music when it comes to "Saturday Night Rocks" and the "Mix Radio Center Stage Presentation", correct? I know that some of our Mixposure members have placed their guesses as to who the next CSP will be in the <a href="http://www.mixposure.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=104&t=12073">General Chat - Mix Center Stage Presentation</a> thread within the <a href="http://www.mixposure.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=104">Mix Radio DJ's Corner Forum </a>. Gina (WildHoneyPie) had the Genre right in one of her guesses and Blake from TCP actually had the artist right (the first choice of his two guesses). It's just a fun little thing we do between shows! Without further delay, "Interactive Radio" on Mix Radio is proud to present the next Artist up for the "Mix Radio Center Stage Presentation" during my Saturday Night Rocks show on July 26, 2008: none other than the project (I suppose you can call it that) known as <a href="http://www.mixposure.com/aimless_sessions/">Aimless Sessions</a>. Jazz at it's finest!!! If Aimless Sessions has a "Band Leader", it would be whom you know as White Chameleon. Many in the Indie Music Scene also know him as Markku. I have been familiar with Markku's music for a few years now and am excited that we get to know him and those who work with him on the great tunes Aimless Sessions produces just a little bit better. This will be another great CSP - I can guarantee it! So, please tune in to <a href="http://www.mixposure.com/index.php?t=mix_radio">Mix Radio, the "Interactive Radio" via Mixposure.com</a> at 8 pm Eastern Time - USA and join us in the <a href="http://www.mixposure.com/chat/">Chat Room</a> for some fun chat during the show! There's always a great crowd hanging out, so don't be shy and come on in! In addition to <a href="http://www.mixposure.com/aimless_sessions/">Aimless Sessions</a> great Center Stage Presentation, I will bring you a great mix of Independent Artist's music from all over the world! After all, Mixposure is not only the home, but also the "future of Independent Music"!!! The show is all set up and ready to go. Song requests during the show will be appended to what I have already set up. I have been digging and found some gems I want to share with the listeners. 
You still have the opportunity to listen to last weeks show by going to the: <a href="http://www.mixposure.com/MixRadio/blog.php">Mix Radio Blogs Page here on Mixposure.com</a>, which also includes a link to last week's artists/songs I've played. 
We hope to see you this Saturday. I know you will NOT be disappointed! Cheers, Mike

Posted in: CSP | 5 comments

Some new posts

By selftort, 2008-07-22

I've just posted another song from my debut CD "N.I.C". The track is called Get it Right This Time. It was written after I got home way too late from a gig.
I've also posted another video from a live performance I gave in Darling Harbour Sydney last November. The video is of my Paris Hilton Tribute (lol) "What's the Attraction.
And check out the photo of "The Butcher of Bosnia". I used to think it was bad being told I look like Kenny Rogers, but to have people calling me "Butcher" or "Bos" is a bit rich.

Posted in: 2008 Blog 1 | 2 comments

PII's PLAYHOUSE ON NEXUS RADIO

By Main Pie, 2008-07-22

COME 2 PLAY!!!! COME 2 PLAY!!!!
YES...COME 2 PLAY @ PII'S PLAYHOUSE!!!
COME 2 PLAY IN THE CHAT AND LISTEN 2 THE BEST IN INDIE AND COMMERCIAL MUSIC ON THIS BALL WE CALL A PLANET!!!
COME 2 PLAY AND HAVE A SLICE OF THE BALL!!!
WED. JULY 23, 2008 6 PM EST 11 PM GMT
<a href="http://www.msplinks.com/MDFodHRwOi8vd3d3Lm5leHVzcmFkaW8uY28udWsv">www.nexusradio.co.uk</a>

Posted in: Pii's Playhouse | 0 comments

Slide guitar meets Techno

By Vesa, 2008-07-22

Vesa & Dimitry,(D Form)= acoustic & techno.
<a href="http://www.mixposure.com/vesa/">http://www.mixposure.com/vesa/</a>

Posted in: 'Feat on My Floor' -collaboration | 2 comments

I'm a Bad, Bad Girl . Lyrics by Mike Apparition

By Emilio, 2008-07-21

I'M A BAD,BAD GIRL...

BAD GIRL
Lyrics by Mike Apparition
©M.E. Aparicio – 2008
 
I’m a bad, bad girl, some people say…
Because I don’t let you come back,
But I was deciding today
I can take no more this attack!
 
If frustration has taken my heart
And my mind keeps thinking of you
I prefer asking you to depart
Taking away your belongings too!
 
I don’t think I will ever repent 
Of forgetting the past that we had,
And I want to remain abstinent
Not to  be trapped by one just as bad!
 
No, no, no… I don’t want to be a fool
 No, no, no…    I’ll never fall again,
I just want to remain so cool,
I’ve just broken my last chain!

Posted in: Presentation | 0 comments

Login Issues??

By Admin, 2008-07-21

Hey everyone! There seems to be some sort of permissions error going on with Internet Explorer. Thanks Ked for letting me know! If you are not able to get in, please try logging in <a href="http://www.mixposure.com/login.php">Here</a>.
We are working on the issue!!
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Posted in: News | 16 comments

My Family

By sta2ff, 2008-07-21

My Family The S.T.A2.F.F (Strong Together As A Family Forever)
 
-The Sta2ff was formed in 1999 and consist of seven former student-athletes who became brothers while playing big time college football for the University of Missouri-Columbia.  Although the Sta2ff was founded by the seven brothers, there are other members who have since joined the sta2ff.  This family has bonded together to embark on a mission to be successful members of society.
 
TC and the Sta2ff are currently making a mark in the Record Industry, with their self started label 39th Ave Music LLC.  This label is the label of the future, so make sure you look out for them.  For more info on TC aka The Ambassador of Hope Hop, 39th Ave Music or The Sta2ff, go to <a href="http://www.myspace.com/sta2ff">www.myspace.com/sta2ff</a> or <a href="http://www.tcstompingground.com/">www.tcstompingground.com</a>!

Posted in: Hope Hop | 2 comments

G'day from the Uk

By Milo, 2008-07-21

G'day every one, just letting you all know I'm doing well, enjoying my holiday here in the Uk, the weather has been against us but were doing good.
its really strange driving in a different coun<img src="<a href="http://s93.photobucket.com/albums/l65/mrmilomannowra/milos%20uk%20trip/?action=view&current=19072008_003_.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l65/mrmilomannowra/milos%20uk%20trip/19072008_003_.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>" alt="milo playing a lefthanded strat in a music store in Huddersfield" />try, and i woundt have gotten out of London if it wernt for my tom tom gps.
While in London I looked at the new Apple store, as one was launching in Sydney while I'm over here, and Ive fallen in love with Garage band, so I think i might get  A Macbook, Im amazed at the things u can do with it, The country side is great and really beautiful in some areas, Flower has a nice country over here..
 
Also found a cool music shop with a left handed fender strat , I've never played a  strat before and it was different to my ibanez. Also tried out a Vox amp which sounds really cool. Got another 4 weeks here in UK ,

Posted in: travelling | 4 comments

"By the Way..."

By Vesa, 2008-07-21

<a href="http://www.mixposure.com/vesa/">http://www.mixposure.com/vesa/</a>

Posted in: Psychedilic Dobro | 1 comments