Monday, February 25, 2008

Producers... read this!!!!!


IveGotBeats.com Crafts Online Music Auction



IveGotBeats.com launches the Beat XChange allowing producers to sell their music online to artists, auction style.



New York, NY (PRWEB) -- From Wall Street to Watts, the digital curve is revolutionizing the landscape of the music industry. In a climate of slumping compact disc sales and rising digital sales, one web site is poised to lead the digital renaissance.



The Beat XChange has positioned itself to alleviate the traditional record label A&R process by directly connecting the artist and the producer. This cutting edge web site is making it simple for artists and producers all over the world to collaborate with each other right from the comfort of their own computer.



The Beat XChange is the premier online beat auction allowing producers to place their original beats/tracks/compositions online for artists to hear and place bids on. Much in the same fashion as e-bay, the auction floor is opened for artists to place bids until an offer is accepted by the producer.



Gerald Olivari, said "Recognizing the impact that technology such as pro tools and social music networking websites have had on the industry, we decided that it was the perfect time to introduce this service."



The Beat XChange is the world's best online beat auction. Begin collaborating now!



http://www.IveGotBeats.com



For More Information Contact:



Marshall Lyons
Office: 734-272-8306



Jimmy Keys
Office: 212-381-1587


Fwd. from DJ Shogun

Keep It Moving....


yeah.. we can sit back and talk about how we can't catch a break and we seem to be in a rut... BUt... what are we really doing.... we R in a rut because we have gotten comfortable with our "routine"... i'm going to the club on friday... mall on saturday... spend QT time on sunday with my significant... blah blah blah... Let's keep it moving.. what are we going 2 do different this week... what is going to get me to the next level of my game.. meeting new people.. traveling... researching a new idea... spending time with myself... every opportunity that we say no to is a kick in the head.. Now i'm not saying that you say yes to everything that comes you're way but you know which ones are "no brainers".. for ex. i had an invite for an exclusive party that tyra banks was attending and although i could have said "damn.. i gotta leave work a half an hour early and go straight to the city.. then find parking.. blah blah blah... instead i went.. told myself it would be a great opportunity to promote my magazine and mingle with some players... it turns out i ran into 2 old friends .. made 2 new ones .... had a great time... found parking 50 ft from the club for FREE and there was an open bar.... had i stayed home.. i would have checked my email watched the tube and went to bed.. no connections.. no new ideas.. and would have missed out on reconnecting with my friends who i will be doing business with in the near future... let's get out there and make connections.. let's build 2day what we can 4 2moro.. it's quite possible if we stay Beautiful.. Mind Body & Soul.. Peace..


Red.71

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Michael Clayton

George Clooney leads this cast with a brilliant performance in this modern day thriller/drama written and directed by Tony Gilroy (writer of the "Bourne" trilogy). "Michael Clayton" is the story of a simple man with not so simple problems within a very realistic setting. We all have days when "everything" goes wrong and it seems as if the day will never end. Well, try getting through a series of days, a whole week even, of things going terribly wrong. While I didn't learn to love the lead character, I did learn to empathize with him. His plight seemingly grows darker with every waking hour with not so much as a sliver of light creeping through. Another aspect that I enjoyed about this film is that it did shed light on some issues that we are living through now, as art imitates life and reflects the times that they are created in. With so many cover ups coming to light in our everyday world, the issues posed in "Michael Clayton" are not so far fetched and may even warrant some intraspection.


Sydney Pollack, who plays Marty Bach (Clayton's boss), gives his character life but what kind of life? His relationship with Michael has a cold 'n' hot feel to it, brutually matter-of-fact when it comes to business, however, in light of their long relationship Marty finds a place in his cold interior for the man that he regareds as "the fixer", the go-to-man when there is a problem that needs to be resolved quickly. Ironically, it's always easier to fix the problems of others, is it not, the trick is to solve your own. Michael is the middle child in a family with three boys and it appears he's the most financial successful of them. However, money does not buy happiness as Michael deals with his divorce and limited time with his son Henry,played by Austin Williams. Young Austin is convincing as a well spoken elementary school kid with a knack for dream worlds that seem all too real, a sentiment shared by Tom Wilkinson, who plays Arthur Edens, the "A" man at his firm for several years standing, who holds the key to one of the biggest cases in his firm's history. Law firms in cinematic history have always been known for their underhanded dealings. There is no greater example of this I believe than "The Devil's Advocate", which starred Al Pacino and Keanu Reeves. Even with the absence of Lucifer, "Michael Clayton" has some dark moments, shaded by the anti-hero, portrayed by Tilda Swinton as Karen Crowder, top player at the firm and a "fixer" of sorts, who will stop at nothing to get results.


Overall, "Michael Clayton" is a wonderfully entertaining film that should please even the most finicky movie goers. It's definitely a great pick up for Clooney as I shrugged off the lack of entertainment in "Ocean's Twelve" and "Ocean's Thirteen"... "Ocean's Eleven"... A CLASSIC... Leave the Trilogies to Jason Bourne...


Red.71

Cool Cool for Lupe.. Fiasco That Is


Cool Cool for Lupe.. Fiasco That Is

Lupe Fiasco's newest work, "The Cool" is a strong effort from the Chi-Town native. Once the next best kept secret, it's no longer a wonder that Chicago's West Side Wordsmith has grown and spread his wings. As I popped in his latest LP, I happened to have my car stereo set on random... ssswwweeeetttt!!!! The first song I heard was "Hi-Definition" featuring Snoop Dogg and Pooh Bear. I can truly say I wasn't prepared for the funk. A groovy bassline, driving percussions, sonic lasers, cosmic beams, out of this world lyrics, blended together with a soulful vocal deliver during the chorus makes for a delicious medley of music. It defintely has a celebratory feel to it although it doesn't feel like a clone of "Superstar", the well received radio-friendly single that has found a home in heavy rotation on several radio stations across the board. Hear me now... listen to me later... Lupe Fiasco is going to be a problem.. This emcee is for real.. and he takes rhyming for real as a good emcee should... I'm from an era where biting styles, verses, even melodies where forbidden almost taboo. It just wasn't done, whether because of an originality standpoint or out of respect for yourself as an emcee. In an industry full of rappers, iit's increasingly difficult for the "true artist" to compete with the likes of party personalities like Souljah Bwoy, who's sure to fade as the short attention span of his audience switches for the flavor of the day. Now, don't get me wrong.. I'll Super soak a .... ehhmmm but I don't consider the young man an emcee.. a rapper.. mos definitely.


Lupe finds a way to touch on several subject on this album, rape, the search for refuge and emotional decay are a few issues which he addresses on "Intruder Alert" featuring Sarah Green. The track is dark enough to be complimentary to the subject matter at hand and Ms. Green's seems sharply eerie and accurate enough to give this selection the effect needed. In stark contrast to this dark nightmare is the bouncy "Go Go Gadget Flow" where Lupe bigs up his hometown claiming "...I'm from a city in the midwest best city in the whole wide world hey..." This track is definitely full of bubbalee ... its light and refreshing .. tastefully done but not too serious... "Little Weapon" is a track that MUST be heard. The subject matter is all too familiar yet it seems that it escapes our social western forums. Little boys are groomed from an early age to use guns and other weapons without any regard for human life... This isn't a tall tale this is a reality. "Streets On Fire", is a macrocosmic look at the spread of sexual disease, drug use and social decay in epidemic proportions.

Complete with old school cuts break beats and a need for purpose, this young man proves time and aain he can ride a train of thought from beginning to end. I could spend many more lines laying praise to Mr. Fiasco's cleverness but I may become guilt of overkill. With other supporting highlights, "Dumb it Down", is clever and witty , "Daydreamin'", featuring Jill Scott which took home a Grammy for Best Urban/Alternative Performance and "Fighters", featuring Matthew Santos, that humbly puts life into quiet perspective. "The Cool" is a most have... do your ears a favor .. pick this up AND PLAY AT HIGH VOLUME.. Peace...