THE URBAN BUZZ FACTOR

Urban Threshold, Founders of The A&R Power Summit & The Underground Music Awards

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  • otto quinn
  • lester quintin
  • JWill
  • Q Daiman
  • NELL G
  • RAZAH
  • ARTIST GLOBAL INC.
  • Kelvin Moore
  • LARCE DAGRATE
  • Perfgang
  • billy jones bluez
  • Dilemma Onassis

INDUSTRY INSIDER


URBAN BUZZ FACTOR SONG OF THE WEEK: QUINTESCENCE - SELL THEY SOULS

Acclaimed Rapper Quintescence Hits Hard with New Single Entitled "Sell They Souls". The lyrics are powerful and soul Piercing! Quintescence is in the league of great female rappers such as Queen Latifah and Lauryn Hill... [CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO THE SONG]


URBAN BUZZ FACTOR ARTIST OF THE WEEK: LAWZ OF NATURE
http://www.urbanbuzzfactor.com/profiles/blogs/artist-of-the-week-lawz-of

What sets apart is that unlike other groups who just met and came together, we grew up together. So we already have a unique bond and a unique and cohesive sound..Basically we would like to collaborate with any artists who are talented and true to their craft... [continue]


Perform In The Next A&R Revue Talent Showcase

The 1st Quarter A&R Showcase with Universal January 26th, 2010 at Santos Party House in NYC: Booking Artists & Producers Now!

CLICK HERE FOR INFO

Urban Threshold's A&R Power Summit Seminar Series

URBAN THRESHOLD'S A&R POWER SUMMIT

THE A&R POWER SUMMIT '09

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Coast 2 Coast Mixtapes added a blog post
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD/STREAM THIS MIXTAPE FOR FREE! TRACK LIST: 01. INTRO02. CLUBCRUSHERS PRES. RICKY J - WHATTA NIGHT03. DJ CLASS - PARTY CRACKIN04. DON JAYMOR FEAT. PITBULL - GET DOWN GET LOW05. THE PACK - WOLFPACK PARTY06. CHAOS - VIBE WITH Y…
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F.B.F Productionz Wutz da deal people, sorry we been M.I.A but we still here. The lab is droppin some hot Lp's, Ep's this Sep stay tuned.ONE
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CASH BILZ - REVENGE OF THE S.I.T.H (SICK IN THE HEAD) Download Mixtape | Free Mixtapes Provided by DatPiff.com HTTP://MAJORMOVES.NING.COM
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Broadwaywesson Envision reality and view me for the dream...www.broadwaywesson.com
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Broadwaywesson Envision reality then see me for as a dream... www.broadwaywesson.com
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PHOTOS OF URBAN THRESHOLD'S 2010 UNDERGROUND MUSIC AWARDS


THE URBAN BUZZ FACTOR FEATURED INTERVIEWS
9th Wonder’s 10 Track Commandments

By: 9th Wonder

Originally making hip-hop beats from his North Carolina Central University dorm room using software called Fruityloops and selling them on Soundclick, he has since become one of the more accredited producers in the hip hop music music industry. As a part of the underground group, Little Brother, he gained widespread recognition and critical acclaim from underground hip hop world.... [continue]


Interview With T-Pain's Mgr. Michael Blumstien

By Kimbel Bouwman Courtesy of HitQuarters

Michael Blumstien talks about his relationship with his superstar client T-Pain, from first discovering in car showroom ready blow his first pay check on a flash car to balancing a tight tour schedule with dentist visits. He also talks about his other hugely successful charge, the grammy winning producer Jim Jonsin.... [continue]


Featured Producer: Jason "J-Dub" Whitley

By: Jesse Jess

Jason "J-Dub" Whitley is one of the hottest rising stars in the r&b/hip-hop production game. "I'm a complete chameleon of Hip-Hop, Pop and R&B. I would not say that I have one set style and that I'm pigeonholed into one genre or sounding generic. I really try to make a single everytime I make a track whether its R&B, Hip-Hop, Pop or anything else"..... [continue]

EXCLUSIVE PHOTOS OF THE 2009 UNDERGROUND MUSIC AWARDS

URBAN BUZZ FACTOR ARTICLES & INTERVIEWS

A&R PROFILE: WAYNE WILLIAMS, VP OF A&R/JIVE RECORDS

By: JA

Based in New York, Wayne Williams is a senior vice- president of A&R at Jive/BMG. The artists he works with include R. Kelly, Joe, Syleena Johnson and Eamon. Jive, which was the world's biggest independent label, was recently bought by BMG. .... [continue]

Drake Discusses His Debut Album

By Jesse Atkinson

I’m still in an early stage. This is my first album and it takes a lot for me to commit to a song and be like, “I like this enough that I’m gonna put it on the album.” Every artist will have their album list, like these are the songs I’m considering.[continue]

INTERVIEW WITH ERIC BEASLEY, DIR. OF A&R OF ASYLUM

By: Jesse Jess

Eric Beasley, Director of Urban A&R for Asylum Records in New York City. He's worked with artists such as Dr. Dre, 50 Cent. and many more......... [continue]









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Urban Threshold Network

SMOKES RADIO TAKEOVER

Posted by Urban Threshold Network on February 2, 2010 at 10:00pm

Urban Threshold Network

50 Cent Speaks on Mobb Deep Released From G-Unit Records


50 Cent has finally decided to speak out on all the rumors regarding G-Unit Records. He finally revealed why Mobb Deep is no longer with G-Unit and also spoke about the status of both Young Buck and The Game. Fiddy claims both Buck and Game are still under contract with him even though they are now considered “ex m

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What's Hot!

THE CHARTS
THE MUSIC BIZ


Striking the Best Publishing Deal


Richard B. Jefferson, Esq.

(Richard B. Jefferson, Esq.)


As a Music Attorney, the question that I am most frequently asked by Songwriters and Music Producers who have been presented with a Publishing Deal is, "How do I know if this is the right deal for me?" As with everything in the music industry, publishing deals can be complex. …

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(Must Read Articles)


The New 360 Deal: Band as Brand

By JEFF LEEDS GEORGE, Wash. IF you surveyed the crowd this summer at the punk-flavored Vans Warped Tour here, thick with unexpected piercings and regrettable tattoos, the Paramore fans were hard to miss. …

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Different Types Of Record Deals

Different Types Of Record Deals By Wendy Day from Rap Coalition (www.rapcointelpro.com) There are a multitude of different deals out there for any recording artist. It depends solely on what you agree to contractually. … Continue



The Truth About Radio Spins

Radio Spins By, Wendy Day from Rap Coalition (www.WendyDay.com) I have been consulting independent urban record labels and artists for many years now, and the most misunderstood aspect of this industry is radio. …Continue




The Truth About Distribution

Distribution By, Wendy Day from Rap Coalition (www.WendyDay.com) A very important aspect of selling your own record is getting it into the stores and onto the websites that do the bulk of the download sales.…Continue


 

10 Excuses For Not Having Your Own Recod Label

By Cynthia M. Gayton Have you thought about having your own independent record label? Home recording studios, access to the Internet, and local distribution networks.…

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PHOTOS OF THE 6TH ANNUAL UNDERGROUND MUSIC AWARDS

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