The Event Most Know Nothing About

Each year there are a few major sporting events that take place that the world tunes in to and does not miss. Events such as the Super Bowl, NBA All-Star Weekend, Final Four and NFL Pro Bowl just to name a few. But there is one sporting event that most Americans do not know anything about and may be one of the most star-studded events on the east coast.

When You Get In The Way of Your Job

VH-1 just recently finished its second season of Love & Hip Hop 2. For those that I have seen the show it is a great reality TV show that is filled with drama, love, passion, and did I mention drama. In the second season Jim Jones’ manager Yandy played a major role on the show. Yandy has been the manager for both Jim Jones and Julez Santana both apart of “The Diplomats” a rap group out of Harlem, New York. She was brought on as Jim Jones’ manager with the thought that she would show the ends and out of her job as being Jim’s manager, but oh were we wrong.  By the end of the season she went from being Jim’s manager to always being involved with everyone’s beef and finally being fired as Jim Jones’ manager and close to being kicked off the show.

YourLBN interview

I recently sat down with the Co-CEO of The Laughing Box Network, Mr. Odell “Otrocity” Payne for an interview to see just what him and his company is all about. Otrocity is a music video director, cinematographer, photographer and producer. He has worked on numerous music videos for artist in North Carolina, the DMV area and Atlanta.  He has also directed and produced music videos for Capital Records and Universal Records recording artist.

Done It Again!

It has been three years since Jay-Z signed his $150 Million deal with Live Nation.  From the looks of it we can say that this deal is a success for both Jay-Z and Live Nation. With the recent success of his latest album “Watch The Throne” Jay-Z has once again achieved another great milestone in hip-hop.

With his last album “Watch The Throne” a collaboration album with old Roc-a-fella label mate and good friend Kanye West.  After releasing their latest single "Paris" it has finally reached number 8 on the Billboard Top 100. This is not only the first single to reach the Top 10 on the Billboard charts; it also set another milestone for Jay-Z.

“Paris” has given Jay-Z the most Top 10 singles as a rapper with 18. Not far behind him are Ludacris and Lil Wayne with 17 each. This single also gives Kanye 14 Top 10 singles.

The success of “Watch The Throne” not only has given both Jay-Z and Kanye a Top 10 single. Jay-Z announced that he would be performing at Carnegie Hall to put on two concerts to help raise money. "It's every artist's dream to play a venue as legendary as Carnegie Hall," Jay-Z stated. This is great new when you consider that Jay-Z and his wife R&B star Beyoncé are expecting their first child earlier next year.

 
On February 6^th and 7^th 2012 he will put on the first hip-hop concert ever at Carnegie Hall.  All monies will be donated to the United Way of New York City and Shawn Carter Scholarship Foundation.  A limited number of private tickers will be available on December 12, 2011, while they go on sale to the public on January 30, 2012. This is yet another milestone in Jay-Z’s career as a hip-hop artist

Then There Were 3

In our every changing economy we never know which major companies will need a government bailout or file Chapter 13 bankruptcy. From banks to automobile companies every industry has fallen on hardship, this has also affected the music industry greatly.  While the music industry has always been an industry of change from generation to generation, it has made another big change that will affect the industry as a whole.

Two will get the party started!

The Internet has become a place where you can get information on just about anything.  The Internet has turn learning into something that can be done at anytime or place. TED.com is one of those websites that you cannot only be informed but learn a valuable lesson at the same time. Within industries such as Entertainment, Design, Technology, and Business TED.com is an online resource that when people have ideas worth spreading this is the site that they go to.

All You Need For Success

Are you in the music, film, or interactive industry? If so South By Southwest is a valuable resource that will give you the edge you need to stay current and steps ahead of your industry.  SXSW focuses mainly on the music, film and interactive industries. Not only does SXSW keep you up to date with news for there three main focuses they provide advice from the industries top influences, showcases and shows for artist, screenings for film directors and interactive gaming events for the most intense gamer and game programmer. Along with their informative tools to help you stay informed and at the top of your industry, SXSW holds annual Trade Show for each industry with companies and agencies needed to succeed.