THE URBAN BUZZ FACTOR

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

Members

  • Norman V. Edwards
  • Ebony
  • KING BARZ
  • Lorraine Edwards-Stringfellow
  • Tobias Wallace
  • VA DA VERBAL ASSASSIN
  • imadon records
  • Velvet[Dubb]Williams
  • Zeno
  • Invy
  • VJ Oz
  • V-Dubb

INDUSTRY INSIDER


URBAN BUZZ FACTOR FEATURED ARTIST INTERVIEW: FITTIT
NJ Haitian Rap Sensation FiTTit

By: JA

Based in New Jersey, Haitian rapper Fittit is bringing new flavor to the rap game. Inspired by such great performers as Busta, Red Man, and Usher, FiTTit has a stage presence that is filled with great energy and excitement. .... continue


Perform In The Next A&R Revue Talent Showcase

The Urban Music Explosion Showcase with Jive November 4th, 2009 at The Pyramid NightClub: 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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Services & Opportunities

PHOTOS OF THE 6TH ANNUAL UNDERGROUND MUSIC AWARDS

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WE HONOR LEGENDS & FUTURE STARS - JOIN TODAY!



(ATTENTION PRODUCERS, ARTISTS & SONGWRITERS MEET 1 ON 1, FACE TO FACE WITH 3 DIFFERENT MAJOR LABEL A&R'S AND GET YOUR MUSIC PACKAGE EVALUATED ON THE SPOT)

Urban Threshold Inc, founders of the A&R Power Summit, presents the 2009 Demo Shopping/Beat Shopping Conference.

The 4th Annual Demo Shopping/Beat Shopping Conference will take place on December 5th, 2009 in NYC. The event is designed to bridge the gap between aspiring producers and artists and the music industry. The conference provides attendees with the opportunity to network with high profile industry insiders and build relationships.

Each attendee will get the opportunity to meet one on one, face to face with (3) different major label A&R's for deal consideration and receive live feedback on the spot! A&R's from Universal, Warner Music, Atlantic, Jive, Sony BMG, Asylum, and Bad Boy are confirmed to sit on the listening panel.



GET CONNECTED, GET SEEN, GET HEARD, GET SIGNED!

WHAT: THE 4TH ANNUAL DEMO SHOPPING CONFERENCE

WHEN: SATURDAY, DECEMBER 5TH 2009 IN NYC

WHERE: ABSOLUTELY NO WALK INS. YOU MUST REGISTER TO FIND OUT THE LOCATION IN NYC - VERY TIGHT SECURITY!! VALID ID A MUST!!

TIME: 1:00PM UNTIL 6:00PM

COST: THE FEE IS $300 PER PRODUCER OR ARTIST

HOW TO REGISTER:

GET CONNECTED, GET SEEN, GET HEARD, GET SIGNED!
COST: REGISTRATION IS $300 DOLLARS PER PRODUCER OR SOLO ARTIST OR GROUP
SECURE YOUR SPOT NOW! REGISTER ONLINE TODAY VIA PAY PAL
(MEET FACE TO FACE WITH 3 DIFFERENT MAJOR LABEL A&R'S AND GET YOUR MUSIC PACKAGE EVALUATED ON THE SPOT)

CLICK LOGO BELOW:

LOG ON TO HTTP://WWW.URBANBUZZFACTOR.COM FOR A SAFE, SECURE ONLINE REGISTRATION:

CONFIRMED LABELS INCLUDE UNIVERSAL, JIVE, SONY/BMG, BAD BOY ENTERTAINMENT, CAPITOL RECORDS, ATLANTIC RECORDS, SRC/UNIVERSAL, SHADY, DEF JAM, INTERSCOPE, WARNER MUSIC GROUP AND MORE..

At the "4TH ANNUAL DEMO SHOPPING CONFERENCE" you will be able to make a professional presentation of your music to various record labels, distribution companies, music publishers and artist management firms.

WHAT TO EXPECT AT THE EVENT

-You will receive an 1 on 1 sit down meeting with 3 different Major label A&R executives of your choice based on availability. - The meeting will last 7 minutes. The A&R executive will listen to a few of your songs or tracks - You will have access to insightful work shops based on ringtone marketing, publishing, distribution, legal matters and A&R. - You will have the opportunity to establish contacts and network with some of the music industry's top executives

Past A&R Listening Panelists include:

Jeff Dixon, Co-CEO of Disturbing Tha Peace, Lenny S, VP of A&R of Def Jam, Riggs Morales, Director of A&R of Shady Records, Dre Mckenzie, Director of A&R of G-Unit, Tone Capone, VP of Universal, Wayne Williams, VP Of A&R of Jive Records, Eric Beasley, Director of A&R of Asylum and many more


DISCLAIMER: Urban Threshold Enterprises Inc. CANNOT GUARANTEE that any attendee will receive any sort of deal (i.e. Record, Distribution, Publishing, Production, Label Venture, etc). Urban Threshold will guarantee that attendees will have the opportunity to present their music to high profile music executives for consideration for a record deal.

SPONSORS: For Sponsorship Opportunities for the THE DEMO SHOPPING CONFERENCE contact Jesse Atkinson at Promoradio247@gmail.com or Robert Wright at MrRaw78@yahoo.com

(HERE IS YOUR OPPORTUNITY TO NETWIORK AND MEET WITH 3 DIFFERENT MAJOR LABEL A&R'S, PUBLISHERS, AND PRODUCERS AND GET DIRECT FEEDBACK ON THE SPOT)

(PAST PHOTOS OF THE BEAT SHOPPING/DEMO SHOPPING CONFERENCE)


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

Striking The Best Publishing Deal

By 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.... 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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Register Now For The 4th Annual Demo Shopping Conference

REGISTER NOW FOR THE 4TH ANNUAL DEMO SHOPPING CONFERENCE 2009





(MEET FACE TO FACE WITH 3 DIFFERENT MAJOR LABEL A&R'S AND GET YOUR MUSIC PACKAGE E

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Posted by Urban Threshold Network on September 23, 2009 at 7:00pm

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Urban Buzz Factor Client J-LP To Perform At Miami DUB Show Tour w/ Rick Ross



It's not a DUB show without the hottest names in the music!


Over 16,000 attendees crowded the Miami Beach Convention Center last year and they enjoyed the top Hip-Hop talent and some of the nation's hottest custom cars and exhibits for the third stop of the 2008 DUB Show Tour and the same number of visitors can be expected in 2009!


The main stage will hit hard, with back to ba

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Posted by Urban Threshold Network on September 22, 2009 at 4:00pm

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Poster Released for Michael Jackson's 'This is It'



Yahoo has debuted the poster for Michael Jackson's This is It due in theaters on October 28 and offering Jackson fans and music lovers worldwide a rare, behind-the-scenes look at the performer, his career, and the stage spectacular that would have been. The film will provide moviegoers with an unforgettable front row e

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Posted by Urban Threshold Network on September 10, 2009 at 1:13am

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Christina Milian and The Dream -- Secret Wedding in Vegas



TMZ reports:


TMZ has learned Christina Milian officially tied the knot with music producer The Dream in Vegas last week ... at a place famous for its "Drive-Thru Tunnel of Vows."


It all went down close to midnight at the legendary Little White Wedding Chapel -- the same place Britney Spears married

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Posted by Urban Threshold Network on June 1, 2009 at 9:30am — 1 Comment

 
 

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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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