The Power of Thank You

The Power of Thank You.

In all that I do, I give thanks to the power of order.  I urge those to stay spiritually grounded so that you all can tap into that type of energy.  Giving God thanks, is magnifying him in Glory which leads to showers of blessing in return.

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Where do you think I need to be

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Where do you think I need to be

The favor of God will always place you where you need to be. A man without faith is as incomplete as a Man without a Woman(rib). The pursuit of a dream, is the pursuit of a God's given vision. No matter what your vision is pursue it and create connection along the way.

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Twitter discussion on Blackberry outage

Twitter discussion on Blackberry outage


Recently, there is a wave of panic over the 2nd Blackberry outage and all in one week. A few friends have recommended that Blackberry is the phone to have especially for business minded people as ourselves. I am now on the Blackberry platform with the new Blackberry Tour, for the first time ever. This comes of little comfort for me since I have been handicapped from all of its features due to the 2nd outage in a week.

Blackberry released a reports stating that they have a team of technician working on the issue, however what caused this issue is still unknown.

CNN reported this fact as well.

While speaking to Cellular Network provider (Sprint) yesterday, it became evident that over 50% of Blackberry users were affected by this outage. I’m sure this will not have a positive effect on the business world being that a lot of businessmen are dependent on this form of communication.

Now, wondering how will this glitch affect the economy?
Did this cause a stock surge?
How many dollars where lost due to this outage?
Does Blackberry owe use some type of customer appreciation rebate?

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“When the world throws you lemons, make lemonade”. Basically, “turn nothing into something”.

Is it a bad move?

When transition seems ruff, be happy. It usually means you're making the right move.

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Gillette Men of Style, Arena Barbershop Event and Media Reception-ATL GA-December 9th- 2009

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Vivica Fox


Gillette Men of Style, Arena Barbershop Event and Media Reception-ATL GA-December 9th- 2009.

Gillette has taken a grassroots approach in honoring the Urban Communities for it's Beauty, Style, and Grace. Gillette Fusion’s MVP 5-city tour highlights the Gillette Fusion razor by educating Consumers on sensitive skin care and how to on maintaining a clean shave.

The 5 city tour began in Chicago (Oct 26-28), New York (Nov 2-4), Philadelphia (Nov 16-18), Washington DC (Nov 30- Dec 2), and concluded in Atlanta (Dec 7-9).

This event included.

• Professional shaves compliments of Gillette fusion

• Barber and dermatologist advice on sensitive skin and reducing razor bumps

• Music by top Atlanta DJ

• Surprise celebrity guest

• Gillette fusion MVP cheerleaders

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Positive Energy powers the Soul

Positive energy powers the soul.

Surround yourself with power positive energy, if you want all that is good to manifest in your life. Of coarse no one is perfect, our flaws are what make us unique in our own perfection. However, it is positive energy that usually moves us all. The Daily Preezie Baby! http://www.AGEENT.com

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The opposite of Popular

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The Opposite of Popular

A wise man once said, "Do whatever is opposite of popular and you will be prosperous".
In short, Choose to stand out.

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Kandi's first Tweet & Meet

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Kandi's first Tweet and Meet


Kandi's first Tweet and Meet was a success. The room filled with adoring fans, and music patrons all in support of Kandi's first Tweet and Meet event. This event took place in Lawrenceville Georgia at the Dave & Busters near Sugar loaf parkway on December 6th, 2009.

This was the perfect place to host an event that brought thousands of Kandi's supporters . The crowd of people that attended this event where wrapped inside and out the building.

RasheedaGApeach, Antonia Carter, and DiamondATL all came out to support their friend and artist colleague.

Little did they know, another star was in the building.

The room was filled with Song writers and Producers such as Don Vitto, JHiame from Houston, FingerRo, and more.

Be prepared to be amazed, Kandi and companies have a lot more to offer.


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The choice not to choose

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One should never make decision out of desperation. The result of choices made when in a desperate emotional state are most likely not the same as the choices you would make in a normal collective state of mind.

Typically, choices made from desperation equates to lost opportunities or the lack of growth. Step outside the box, clear your mind, then decide.

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Opportunity of a Life Time

When opportunity arise you do have to be ready? This is coming from the receiving end. Have you ever thought about the inverse to this statement. "How about present your opportunity to others, you never know who may want to be a part or contribute to your endeavors". by Pree Dammond

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Transformation of Power

The transformation of Power happens on all levels. When it's your time to shine, it will happen unexpectedly to you and others. However, there are always a few individuals with the rare gift to foresee things to come. My advice to all is to be consumed by your passion and enjoy your destiny from beginning to end. The Daily Preezie Baby!

JUST REACH!!!

Reach

A simple word like reach has power.

I'll keep it short. Reach, Like a drowning swimmer in the ocean with his arm extended above water. Reaching for a life line. Reaching to be pulled up or like a philanthropist who reaches out to those to support acts of kindness. This came to mind, when thinking about how it may look to others, when people are reaching out to you for support or to assist you. Reach is a powerful word. What will you do when someone reaches out to you? Will that day ever come when you need to simply...REACH!!!

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The Simple Life leads to Wealth

When I was 17 years of age, I sold credit cards for this company called Sitel Corporations. I learned the value of credit at an early age. Not because I was taught, but because God destined for me to have financial knowledge. I learned that wealthy people don't care about credit for obvious reason. They buy what they want.

I didn't have all the answer to living a prosperous life, but I did learn from hearing irate customer curse me out about trying to collect on a Discover card bills. I was a beast back then, even if they told me there was a death in the family, I would still try to collect. This didn't sit well in my heart, and that when i moved on to better things. I've made unwise choices as well, but have grown from them.

I know the value of living the simple life. I know now, that by living the simple life you end up having more than most would expect. LOL The simple life doesn't have to be a cheap life. The simple life is all about self control & properly executed assaults toward self happiness. It all depends on your individual tolerance for irritants and level of wisdom. Simple Life Concepts have to taught early on to reap an Extravagant life styles. However, there are a minuet percentage of Self Made Beings that stray away from Wheel spinning. It's all about efficiency and productivity. In engineering school, our number one rule was to Keep it Simple. No one thought to apply this to their lives. Instead, many were bedazzled by Music Videos, Family members, what's popular, and bias Friends. I'll start with the basic Simple Life leading to more.

• No Automobile Notes or Loans
• No student loans
• No mortgage or at least a mortgage in the lower 30% of your housing budget
• Stop spontaneous spending. Companies have changed the layout of their store due to research that cost them millions to make billions.
• Live energy efficient. Why pay more when you can pay less.
• Invest in interest earning securities. It's better than letting it lose value in your pocket
• Avoid being a baby momma or baby daddy if possible.
• Keep government agencies out of your personal life.
• Be compatible in your relationship. Don't get with a financial idiot when you're financially astute. It's better to be single.
  
• Set Goals and achieve them. Stroke your subliminal with doing great things.
• Be slow to anger. Anger is an emotion that overcome your ability to think clear.
  

Thinking is the key.
Live your life with mini retirements, why wait to the end. How would you like your life if retirement never came. Take advantage of today, but don't buy out the bar..if you know what i mean. LOL

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Doubt rears it's ugly head

At times, it seems easy for doubt to creep into your mind. This is only because we thinking too much. Over Analyzing a matter is a form of Laziness. Take action so much that you don't waist time thinking. This way, you limit the amount of doubt that could rear it's ugly head.

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5 Things I do to reach success

5 things to do to be successful

1. Productive Work, 2. Grow in Knowledge, 3. Network, 4. Teach, and 5. Contribute

1. Take care not to become a busy body. In all professions real work gets done. Make sure to be productive in your work. The more you engage in real work, the better you will become in your profession.

2. I research the market in which I'm interested in. I strive to gather as much information as i can without turning into a Info-whore. We have all heard that knowledge is power. Just know it's only powerful when you use it, so don't waist too much time being a know it all without doing something with it.

3. Networking with others in your industry is essential. In the Entertainment Industry take care to not turn into a party goer. It's easy to find yourself at every party all the time, with nothing to gain from it. Be selective with the events you attend. Make sure that you are being productive when you attend an event. Networking open doors and allow you to learn from others who share your passion for your industry.

4. Teach what you've learned to others. you learned from someone, so pass it along. Consider it sewing a good seed that will reap a great harvest. Plus, Teaching allows you to gain an even better understanding of your industry. It allows you to become an export. In teaching, people will ask you questions that will challenge you even more in turn raising you above the bar in your industry.

5. Contribute to other. Volunteer work is always a plus. It's a great look for you no matter what industry your in. If you love what you do this will never be a problem. Contributing to your industry with volunteer work will enhance your image, while serving a great good. Join association and be active with your contributions.

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You know what you need to do?

You know what you need to do?

The World will tell you that you need XYZ, when the truth is all you need is God's devine purpose and your foot steps. Keep it Moving! Now, off to the track!

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The Aquiva, The Largest floating Hotel opening in 2010

The World largest Floating Hotel opens in 2010

The Aquiva is a luxury hotel on Water. It is said to be inspired by the sail-shaped Burj Dubai hotel. This fine piece of Art work accommodates about 300 guests. The yacht will moored in time for the 2012 Olympics games. Surprisingly, This Yacht wasn't built with a engine and requires that a tug tow it from place to place. The Aquiva is definitely worth a presidential stay. The Yahct will have seven decks, en suite Jacuzzi, private barbecue with chef, water taxis and more. A stay at he Aquiva is considered to be give you a 5 star experience, a little shy of the 6 star expectation.

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"Exposure enlightens the mind, but it's up to you to adapt and grow."

The Power of You draws people to you

I created this motto during living my experiences as a new entertainment entrepreneur. I found out that if you are making moves and are taking action in the thing you are trying to accomplish, people will come to you. Important people who are curious to know about the new guy in their Industry will find the source of the energy (You).

Pree Dammond's Motto/Quote is:
It's not always who you know, sometimes it's who knows you.

Documented/Published to web: November, 09, 2009 During the Age of Aquarius

Bags to Banks coming soon!

All that God requires is for man to do is love him and to keep working. Let's go!
Man, I'm sounding grown as all get out right!

New Exclusive Dinner Nights with Pree Footage

New Exclusive Dinner Nights with Pree Footage

Dinner Nights with Pree is a show about hot topics and reviews which usually takes place over Dinner. On this segment, Pree Dammond (Business Entrepreneur and Philanthropist) interviewed two distinguish friends from the sky above Atlanta. Verlin and Uriah are business entrepreneurs and organizers of The Mystique, which is an annual event to welcome back Morehouse and Spelman Alumni for a night of Elite social gathering. This particular event took place in a luxury hotel in the Downtown Atlanta district next to Ernst and Young. Due to the recommendations of our constituents we are unable to name the Hotel at this time.

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"Be cautious of the company you keep. Sometimes, your friends are secret haters. Sometimes, your enemies hate you cause they don't understand you but could become your best alley once they befriend you."

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The Charles Halloween Short by Pree Dammond

The Charles Halloween Short by Pree

Charles Suave was 8 years old when his mother allowed him to participate in the Halloween Activities. Charles knew that this would be a great experience for him because it was something he never did before. He wanted to wear a one of kind unique costume so he asked his grandmother Sara to help him shop for one.

Now, Charles did not come from a wealthy family, in fact his family was in deed poor. Sara knew how important it was for a child to be involved in social activities so she sought out to help Charles find a costume that would truly be one of kind.

Sara thought of the old lady on the corner. The old lady on the corner had no name. No one knew where the old lady came from or where she was born. The old lady was a mystery neighbor who lived in an old cabin down the street. Sara heard that the old lady gave away costume to the needy.

Sara took Charles to the old lady’s house the day before Halloween. As they approach the house, you could tell that the anxiety and uncertainty of what was about to happen ran through their veins. Sara rung the door bell, but heard no sound. Charles asked Sara, why get a costume from the old lady? Why not from the store? Sara replied I’m sure the old lady will have something unique for you.

The Door opened with a screeching noise. Charles and Sara saw no one in the door way, but as they looked down they became aware that a costume with perfect measurement was before their feet.

Charles grabbed the costume and as he held it up to his body the door slammed shut. Both Sara and Charles quickly pursued the comfort of their home.

Charles was so excited about having a costume, he ran up to his room to try it on.
As Charles began to put the costume on he began to have weird feelings in his stomach.

Something was extremely wrong…

To be continued.

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Expect the unexpected, but while doing so...know that Great things are to come to you. That's working your faith.

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Knowing God is to know you

Knowing God is to know you.
written by Pree Dammond


It has been written that we are created in the image of God. I pin point the word "IMAGE" in this phrase.

Have you every heard of imaging a hard drive? If not let me briefly explain. To image a hard drive device means to copy the essence of one hard drive onto another hard drive (body). By doing this, you create a copy of the other (similar to cloning).

I believe most of us as people are clueless to the power we have within.

We look up for answers that we believe we do not have. We look up asking for things that are already promised to us. We think in the physical more than with the spiritual.

It is a known fact, that we utilize a significantly small portion of our Brain for everything that we as humans currently do.

All a long having the power of God within us, the super natural.

Today, I would like to challenge people to take there mind off materialistic things, and look in ward. Know who you are!

If you were dieing what would really matter to you? Do we really die? In the living, are you really thankful and know why you should be? In the bible, there are stories of miracles, supernatural beings doing supernatural things.

Don’t you know that we are all capable of those powers? Knowing yourself is having that power.

Know yourself is next to Godly if you ask me.

Take time to meditate. Turn off the TV, don’t read a thing, relieve yourself of materialistic desire and focus on just being. Really exist!

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Event Alert! Upcoming Business Conference

Hard work, Integrity, and Determination are a few personal attributes I feel that are important. Deisha Ling, is a personal friend of mine who posses these qualities. I am looking forward to her conference and feel that it will be beneficial to all that attend.

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"Feathers can be ruffled by wind, but never let the wind blow you down."

BET Hip Hop Awards Weekend Luckie Lounge RoofTop Pictures

I wanted to share with you guys a few pictures from last weekend during BET Hip Hop Awards events. The Taste of Atlanta was also a main event for that weekend so the city of Atlanta was definitely a party goers paradise. My guests for that evening were Eve Carter (Actress and Screen Writer), and Deisha Ling Vazquez (CEO of Deisha Ling Enterprises). These pictures were taken at Luckie Lounge during Frank Ski and Biz Markie DJ Face off.

On the Red Carpet with Pree Dammond and Eve Carter

Ok, I have calmed down a little bit on my daily blog which I shouldn't. I've been a little busy bringing things together so my supporters/friends can enjoy it. Today, I went to Church to keep my spirit in tune. Anything that man has control over will have to be tuned up from time to time and regular check ups are a must. I wanted to share with all my people that follow my growth to an abundance life. Here's a Video of me and my guest Eve Carter at the a Media Suite in honor of BET Hip Hop Awards. This particular night was filled with a lot of powerful people in the mix. Just to name a few: BUSHWICK BILL, BONE CRUSHER, DJ UNK, DTP, FRANK SKI & BIZ MARKIE!!

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"In all things great, there is honor."

Dinner Nights with Pree first Taping is Today at 7pm

Dinner Nights with Pree

To all my distinguish readers and supports. I would like to take this time to announce that the first taping of Dinner Nights with Pree will commence this afternoon at Parish Restaurant Down Town Atlanta. http://ParishATL.com. This show will highlight a trendy conversation in regards to Single mothers and their concerns with Men that desires a lot of attention. Be patient in regards to footage, there will be a editing process that has to follow. Good night everyone and God bless.

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The Un-spoken truth behind Promoters of Mega Clubs

The Un-spoken truth behind Promoters of Mega Clubs


I write this cause I like for people to know the truth. I don’t lie, I don’t steal, and I don’t cheat. I do what is fair…

I work this way so that if I ever have a reason to lash out on anyone or anything, it’s for a legitimate cause or moral reason not for ignorance or stupidity. I rarely if not ever get to the point of lashing out.
Do you personally know a Promoter of a Mega Club? Have you ever thought that your
Promoter friend must be racking in the dough because the Club was packed to capacity?
This can and can not be true.

I’ve promoted venues on my own, so if I have a good night the door is strictly mine, and I make a profit. If I have a bad night, I lose money and I consume the lost. I'll I've done both.

Mega Club owners rarely if not ever give exclusive privileges to one particular Promoter to promote their venue. Instead, Club owner usually have several Promoters working on behalf of the club. Since promoters come a dime a dozen, Mega Clubs usually always welcome Promoters that can produce a RSVP list of people that will possibly attend.

What most people don’t know is that you don’t make a lot of money off of each person that come to the event. At max, a Promoter may make anywhere from $2 to $3 dollars per head count that shows up to the event off of a $15 to $20 dollar admission fee.

Most of the time, you don’t make any money off of people that show up from the RSVP list. You only make money when those people on your list shows up past the cut off period. The cut off period is when the Club starts charging admission to enter the club.

Mega Clubs usually let anyone enter their doors before a certain designated hour of the night anyway.

As a Promoter, it can be difficult to determine the accuracy of which the Club keeps record of your paying guest. Who’s to say that they are paying you what you deserve because most of the time the Club’s employee are the ones keeping those records.

What Promoters gain from promoting Mega Clubs are notoriety and respect. They also are able to expand their marketing database by soliciting people to attend the Mega Clubs events.

There are other options: If a Promoter is successful enough he could buy the club out for a particular night in which, that promoter would consume responsibility for all that happens that night. A promoter would usually have to have an Insurance Rider (well over a few million dollars of coverage) as well to cover any damages that occur on their particular night. He could possible make a substantial amount of money or he could lose big. The loses usually tend to be too great, so if a Promoter does this it’s usually only on special occasions in various locations.


The things that I write don’t always have to be set in stone. It usually depends on how the Promoter negotiates with the Club owner and the stipulations that are agreed upon by each professional prior to business that are conducted.

A few Mega Clubs in the Atlanta area are as follows:

Club Primal, The Opera, Sutra, Down-town Poole Palace, Pure, Club Esso, and The Davincis Cafe.


Writer/Executive Producer/Promoter/Entertainment Entrepreneur,

Pree Dammond

Dinner Nights with Pree OCT 4th 2009

Location to be announced. View updates on twitter widget as well.

Dinner Nights with Pree is a Videotaped topic discussion over dinner with Pree’s personal associates and friends. Dinner Nights with Pree will platform on the web and other media outlets with the anticipation of being endorse by a major TV network.

The purpose of this show is to really get a broad perspective and view points regarding an array of Trendy Topics that will intrigue a younger but mature crowd.

This is a positive show which unravels the negative stereotypes that are placed on many minorities. This show also answers sheds light to unanswered question that the young but mature crowd has today (Our AGE group).


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Atlanta now Atlantis under water

Right now it is a crazy time to be sharing information. However, at the moment I am fortunate to be able to. At this time, there are families without their homes and family due to the flooding in the Atlanta GA area. I want to take this time to advise my readers to pray for those affected by the floods.

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Most common mistake when mixing a sound track

Today, I was talking with the Mastering Engineer who will be handling my future Music products. He stress the importance of a good mix down before mastering a track. Mastering a soundtrack will bring a track up to Industry standard so that it can be competitive with what's heard on Radio, Clubs, and Online Distribution sites. If you are interested in music as a career it's important to have as much knowledge as possible before diving into the Industry. You have to know what is expected on your part as the recording engineer/Artist so that you get the most for you money. Trial and Error is very costly in this business, however, unavoidable at times.

The most common mistake made when mixing down a track is mixing down a session with the Master fader being set to something other than Zero.

Key points when Mixing down your track as follows:

• Keep the Master Fader level at zero (If you turn this down, to hide distortion it will only be discovered later when the Mastering engineer raises the volumes).
• When recording on a Beat leased or purchase from a Producer, it is a good idea to lower the volume of that track between 10dB to 15dB prior to recording your Vocals. (This will give the Mastering Engineer head room when tuning up certain frequencies and sounds).
• If all your levels are set correctly when mixing down a sound track, you may need a Headphone distribution amp to increase the volume in the headphone. This will allow your Artist to Hear and record properly without peaking his Vocals.
• If Compressors or Limiters were used on the Master Fader, make sure to remove them before you bounce down the track. This will keep your Mastered product from being distorted.
• Always consult with a Mastering Engineer on the Quality of your mix down prior to starting the Mastering process. At the end of the day, the finished product represents you and all parties associated with that particular track.

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Meeting with Cliff owner of State Farm

This morning, I had a meeting with a Cobb County branch owner of State Farm Insurance company. I asked Cliff (owner) what approach is he taking to insure the success of his business during these economic conditions. He told me that he's not as active in seeking new customers but is focusing more on retaining the customer base he already has. I agree that, retaining your customer based with better products and services is vital during these economic times. It makes me wonder what other companies are doing and if this approach is being utilize across the board in other areas of business. For example: Promotions & Music.

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How you get Paid off of Mechanical Royalties

Most Artist go into the Music Business blinded by the lights and thirst for fame, some for the love of the game. A lot of time Musicians/Artist don't know what it takes to make their talent profitable as a business should be. I posted this video, to aid those who are interested in the Music Business and to also educate those who clearly have no idea how the numbers fall. Knowledge is power, it enables you not to make a fool of yourself when negotiating or standing your ground.

Know the business

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Terrell Owen tells Comedy Central he's sorry

Tosh.0	Returns Oct. 8th
Outtake - Terrell Owen Apologizes Even More
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Daniel Tosh Miss Teen South Carolina Demi Moore Picture

I always say laughter is the cure to all, so allow me to share this with you.

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The Music Game shifts

The Music Game shifts

I read an article today that talk about the media shift as it pertains to Record Labels. It is a known fact that CD sells have been declining for years since the intrusion of File sharing, Free down loads, and Pirated Mix CDs. In the past, Record Labels generated the majority of their revenue from the CD sells of their signed Artist.

Today, Record Labels are changing up their format. Now they are tapping into artist revenues from Performances and more, hence the 360 Deal.

The 360 Deal is basically a deal that states that a record labels is entitled to performance revenue, endorsement revenue and more. It's a record labels way of recovering their investment in an Artist, since CDs sells are declining.

It has been said that Record Labels in the future will start to handle business like Music Publishers or Stock Photography entities to generate other means of generating revenue from licensing agreements, and etc.

I guess when it's all said and done my opinion is independent is the way to go. If you handle your business like a business then opportunities will arise.

The Daily Preezie Baby

Piracy via Mix CDs kill the Music Industry

Piracy via Mix-CDs kills the Music Industry

August 22^nd, 2009 by Pree Dammond.

Why are DJs destroying the Music Industry?

For the most part, DJs are paid on a per assignment bases making anywhere from $150.00 a night to thousands a night. It doesn’t surprise me to know that DJs try to make a little extra money on the side selling mix-CDs, especially those DJs who do not really have a big name for themselves quit yet.

I’m never the one to knock someone’s hustle, but when you have a love for music and the entertainment business like I do you can’t help but to see things from a professional eye.

Until, recently I thought Mix-CDs were cool and that mix-CDs from well known DJs actually help to promote upcoming Artist which is the blood line of the Music Industry. This thought process was factitious. Mix-CDs equate to piracy which is basically taking food out of the mouths of Entertainment professionals (Artist, Music executives, Music Attorneys, Directors, Engineers, and more). Piracy has a trickle down effect people.

The follow information was retained from The Recording Industry Association of America website:

One credible analysis by the Institute for Policy Innovation concludes that global music piracy causes $12.5 billion of economic losses every year, 71,060 U.S. jobs lost, a loss of $2.7 billion in workers' earnings, and a loss of $422 million in tax revenues, $291 million in personal income tax and $131 million in lost corporate income and production taxes. For copies of the report, please visit www.ipi.org.

As an Indie Label Owner/Producer and more…It is sad to say but those who support Mix-CDs are really getting a bum deal. Yeah, you think you’re getting more for your money but actually what you are doing is creating an industry that forces you to follow what ever they put in your face…hint, hint. Kind of like how the American Government dictates what we eat, see, and pay for.

Piracy kills New Music, New films, and New Talent. It is like killing and eating a baby chicken before it matures…You will not get the full satisfaction from the meal and eventually chickens will become extinct if they are not allow to mature and reproduce.

If people want to enjoy the pleasure that music brings, it will be important for them not to support Piracy. For those who are interested in the Entertainment Industry is even more important to put a stop to Piracy by any means necessary. Piracy is just another form of Laziness…For those people who I will not identify which have been put down, segregated, ridicule, and falsely accused of being lazy; it is you who are crippling your own success if in fact you support Piracy via Mix-CDs, Bootleg Movies, and etc.

I know it takes time to read, but the information is out there to do things the right way. Please run your business like it’s your business…Stop supporting Piracy

The Daily Preezie Baby!

Helpful links: http://www.riaa.com/physicalpiracy.php Nielson SoundScan Copyrights.gov

Lava topic of today num 2

What turns women on more. The smell of a man, or the smell of a woman?

I was watching this show that focuses on Answering Men questions.

The answer to this question believe or not is the smell of another woman, so if you want to turn your lady on...the best way to do it is by hugging your best female friend really closely prior to meeting your woman. I know a lot of ladies out there will disagree with this one, but surveys where done that proved it to be true.

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How you can be your greatest hater

How you can be your greatest Hater.

Most of us have heard the saying, "You are your worst enemy". I believe this can be so true. We are our greatest Hater. We as people can tend to let Pride ruin great things, even our lives. Pride comes from self...maybe even selfish thinking. Pride keeps us from working with others that we should work with. Pride can handicap your goals if it gets the best of you. As a seeker of greatness, it is important to tame the inner Hater called pride.
Humility is what we should all strive for...A good technique in conquering pride is listening. Don't be so quick to respond defensively. Sometimes, it's better to be flexible by being able to bend than it is to be firm, which can lead to a break... Usually ending in something broken.

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