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All you aspiring musicians could learn something from this industry veteran. Dig in and take notes…

About Walter Yetnikoff

One of the most storied – and controversial – executives in the history of the record industry, Walter Yetnikoff was head of CBS Records from 1975 to 1990. Over the course of his career at CBS, he oversaw an explosive growth in record sales (both by his label group and the industry at large), became embroiled in numerous feuds with artists and rival executives, and presided over the sale of the CBS label group to Sony in 1988. Along the way, he made the careers of a who’s who of modern rock and pop music – Michael Jackson, Bruce Springsteen, Paul Simon and Billy Joel among them. Today, Yetnikoff runs a small boutique label and is an in-demand public speaker. His memoir, Howling at the Moon: Confessions of a Music Mogul in an Age of Excess, was published in 2004.

This particular post was pretty difficult to categorize. This is simply because it has the ability to inspire anyone who dares to follow their dreams using God given talent. Anyone who has rode the NYC subway has had to encounter these young lads. Either together as a duo or apart….

Introducing….Nothin But Strings!!!

Allow me to paint the picture for you…

So you’re on the ‘A’ or ‘D’ train heading to a casting (or your mom’s eggplant party) when a young man comes aboard your particular subway car. As he so politely asks for your attention please, you just know he’s going to either try and sell you candy or start break dancing. Before your stereotypical mind really just blows him off, you decide to take in what’s before you. Let’s see. Young african american male, about 5′10”, caramel skin tone, urban attire, toting a…..wait a sec- What is that in his hand? Is that a guitar?
As he very humbly unleashes his instrument you realize- Holy Crap! That’s a violin!
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For all you aspiring musicians, here’s a morsel from “Uncle Record Label”…. (the man behind the almighty Interscope records [Eminem, 50 cent])

A little more on Jimmy…
James Iovine, better known as Jimmy Iovine (born March 11, 1952), is a music producer, entrepreneur and chairman of Interscope-Geffen-A&M.

He has worked with bands including U2, Read the rest of this entry »

Habits of Highly Successful Artists .

This article will grow into a list of key habits for success. They will be based on our numerous years working as artists and with artists. We could have easily come up
with 50 habits, but we think these are critical and must be mastered before you can expect to
achieve your goals. We hope you find the lessons valuable and that you’ll share them freely with
others who can learn from them!
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As you prepare for your acting career, don’t forget to create an effective acting headshot. Acting headshots can make your future in acting life a lot easier and more possible, but not without putting it to the test.

1. Be professional

Like the usual job hunter, Read the rest of this entry »

Only in New York Brooklyn Your Highness, only in Brooklyn. Check out the ganster pizza guy…. Classic.

This video reminds us that we STILL can police our own neighborhoods.

On a lighter note, Neyo and The New Kids On The Block. Who saw this one coming? See it for yourself..

Did you love it?

Obama and Hillary kiss. Bill gets snubbed.

Did you sense something underlying there? Or was it just us?

In more prevalent news, Is the world coming to an end on September 10, 2008?

What do YOU think?

A light lesson on tv etiquette thanks to Beyonce’s little sister ….

And Solange’s rebuttal….

Oprah, Kanye West, Mary J blige and Forest Whitaker comment on Mr Barack Obama’s historic speech exactly 45 years after the legendary ‘I Have A Dream’ speech by the iconic Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

A Boston fan gets into it with the NYPD. Only in New York brethren, Only in New York.

And just when you thought it was safe, more cop violence….

One question- - Were you appalled or did you laugh your arse off? Just wondering.
All we have to say about this next one is….CLASSIC.