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PROBLEM WITH THE MUSIC INDUSTRY & STEPS TO TAKE TO IMPROVE IT

By Jesse Atkinson. CEO of Urban Threshold Enterprises Inc.

Presently The American Real Estate industry is in dire straits. The Real estate industry has been flooded with an inferior product namely sub prime loans, which has resulted into a myriad of foreclosures and declining home values.

The phenomenon with in the Real Estate industry can be paralleled with the Music industry. The music industry is also in dire straits. This is especially the case for Rap music sales. Lik
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Added by Urban Threshold Network on November 20, 2009 at 10:38am — No Comments

PROBLEM WITH THE MUSIC INDUSTRY & STEPS TO TAKE TO IMPROVE IT

By Jesse Atkinson. CEO of Urban Threshold Enterprises Inc.

Presently The American Real Estate industry is in dire straits. The Real estate industry has been flooded with an inferior product namely sub prime loans, which has resulted into a myriad of foreclosures and declining home values.

The phenomenon with in the Real Estate industry can be paralleled with the Music industry. The music industry is also in dire straits. This is especially the case for Rap music sales. Lik
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Added by Urban Threshold Network on November 20, 2009 at 10:38am — No Comments

Drake Discusses His Debut Album

(Drake prepares for the most-anticipated debut from a rapper in years.) Drake spoke with Rap-Up.com about his eagerly-awaited debut album, "Thank Me Later". How far along are you in the recording process? 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 a… Continue

Added by Urban Threshold Network on November 14, 2009 at 3:52am — No Comments

Drake Discusses His Debut Album

(Drake prepares for the most-anticipated debut from a rapper in years.) Drake spoke with Rap-Up.com about his eagerly-awaited debut album, "Thank Me Later". How far along are you in the recording process? 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 a… Continue

Added by Urban Threshold Network on November 14, 2009 at 3:52am — No Comments

Year of The Incarcerated Rapper

This must be the year of the incarcerated rapper. Most recently Lil Boosie was sentenced to two years for a third-time drug offense and and a first-time gun possession infraction. Well two years obviously wasn’t enough time for the rapper because he had two years added after failing to uphold the conditions of his p… Continue

Added by Urban Threshold Network on November 14, 2009 at 2:50am — No Comments

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 conside

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Added by Urban Threshold Network on November 14, 2009 at 2:47am — No Comments

Wyclef ft. Maino and DJ Drama - U Don't Wanna Go Outside

Wyclef ft. Maino and DJ Drama - U Don't Wanna Go Outside

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Added by Urban Threshold Network on November 14, 2009 at 2:33am — No Comments

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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Added by Urban Threshold Network on November 14, 2009 at 2:30am — No Comments

Year of The Incarcerated Rapper

This must be the year of the incarcerated rapper. Most recently Lil Boosie was sentenced to two years for a third-time drug offense and and a first-time gun possession infraction. Well two years obviously wasn’t enough time for the rapper because he had two years added after failing to uphold the conditions of his

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Added by Urban Threshold Network on November 14, 2009 at 2:30am — No Comments

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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Added by Urban Threshold Network on September 23, 2009 at 7:00pm — No Comments

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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Added by Urban Threshold Network on September 22, 2009 at 4:00pm — No Comments

Hot Photos of the 2009 Underground Music Awards

URBAN THRESHOLD ENTERPRISES INC.

PRESENTS

THE 7TH ANNUAL UNDERGROUND MUSIC AWARDS




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Added by Urban Threshold Network on September 12, 2009 at 3:55pm — No Comments

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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Added by Urban Threshold Network on September 10, 2009 at 1:13am — No Comments

Purchase Tickets Now for the 2009 Underground Music Awards

URBAN THRESHOLD ENTERPRISES INC.

PRESENTS

THE 7TH ANNUAL UNDERGROUND MUSIC AWARDS

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Added by Urban Threshold Network on July 17, 2009 at 9:54am — No Comments

THE URBAN THRESHOLD DEMO SHOPPING, MARKETING AND ONLINE DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM

THE URBAN THRESHOLD MARKETING AND ONLINE DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM

"The music business is just like every other business. Selling products is all about Supply and Demand. We
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Added by Urban Threshold Network on July 7, 2009 at 9:46pm — No Comments

UPDATE: THE URBAN MUSIC EXPLOSION SHOWCASE WITH JIVE 11/04/09 IN NYC:

THE URBAN MUSIC EXPLOSION SHOWCASE

URBAN THRESHOLD PRESENTS THE URBAN MUSIC EXPLOSION SHOWCASE @ THE PYRAMID IN NYC ON 11/04/09

(FROM THE FOUNDERS OF THE UNDERGROUND MUSIC AWARDS AND A&R POWER SUMMIT)

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Added by Urban Threshold Network on July 6, 2009 at 7:30pm — 11 Comments

Submit Music To A&R Managers of Jive & Asylum @ Urban Music Xplosion 6/22

THE URBAN MUSIC EXPLOSION LIVE @ DON HILLS 6/22
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Added by Urban Threshold Network on June 22, 2009 at 12:04am — No Comments

Drake's Major Label Bidding War Heats Up, Universal Signing Likely

While there are as many as three major labels battling it out to sign Drake, the Toronto-born MC affiliated to Lil Wayne's Young Money label is close to signing a deal with Universal Motown, a source close to the negotiations confirms.

Sources say three majors are in possibly "one of the biggest bidding wars ever" in hopes of signing Drake, including Universal Motown and Atlantic Recor

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Added by Urban Threshold Network on June 10, 2009 at 3:56am — No Comments

MAX B FOUND GUILTY: FACES 25 YEARS

Former ByrdGang affiliate, Max B, real name Charly Wingate has just been found guilty on 9 out of 11 counts in his ongoing murder trial. Max is scheduled to be sentenced in Bergen County on July 11, 2009, where he is facing up to 20 years in prison. Today after the jury deliberation Max was taken directly into custody

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Added by Urban Threshold Network on June 10, 2009 at 3:48am — No Comments

The Unofficial - VIDEO of Jay-Z's "Death Of AutoTune"

WHAT ARE YOUR THOUGHTS ON THE SONG AND THE STATE OF HIP HOP?

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Added by Urban Threshold Network on June 7, 2009 at 2:30pm — No Comments

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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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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