Published by free_agent December 30th, 2007
in Thoughts on news.
Was this year notably tough for hip-hop/rap artists in the music biz? The New York Times seems to think so, citing low record sales by even the 50 Cents of the world and struggles by newcomers to stay in the game:
Eventually, a (new?) group of executives will find a business model that doesn’t depend on shiny plastic discs, or digital tracks bundled together to approximate them. But for now the major league is starting to look a lot like the minor one. And in ways good and bad and utterly unpredictable, rappers may have to reconsider their place in the universe, and their audience. Some will redouble their commitment to nonsense, like Project Pat. Some will wallow in their misery, like Prodigy. Some will merely revel in their own loudmouthiness, like Turf Talk, hoping someone will pay attention. But if sales keep falling, more and more rappers will have to face the fact that they aren’t addressing a crowd, just a sliver of one.
Is the crowd for hip-hop really shrinking? Or have the offerings for 2007 simply failed to inspire? Have at it in the comments below!
Published by headcoach December 20th, 2007
in Daily Music Polls.
Some artist seem larger than life, where others seem like a little more than a bad joke. Some have enduring careers and some disappear into the night (remember the group Az Yet, lol - exactly). And some, have so much influence that their reach seems to go beyond imagination.
So let me ask you this:
Which of These Is the Most Influential Music Artist Today?
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Published by headcoach December 20th, 2007
in Thoughts on news.
To add to an obsessive and ongoing rumor, Media Takeout is reporting that Jay-Z and Beyonce tied the knot officially in a short visit to Paris recently for Jay-Z’s birthday.
Although this is uncomfortably close to gossip, they are considered a power couple and most of us wish they’d get it over with. What do you think?
Published by headcoach December 20th, 2007
in Thoughts on news.
It has been confirmed that R&B crooner Ruben Studdard, winner of season 2 of American Idol, has been dropped by his label J Records. Check out the report below via our friends over at SOHH:
After a promising start as winner of the second season of “American Idol,” Studdard seems to have fallen short of expectations and has been dropped from J. A rep from his label has confirmed the artist’s departure to SOHH.
Continue reading ‘Sorry Ruben’
Published by headcoach December 19th, 2007
in Make the Connection.
In the spirit of today’s poll, I decided to hold off on this story because it may not ring a bell for some of you. Successful movie star, Mark Wahlberg has had several smash hits over the past few years including Invincible and Shooter. Not to give to much time to gossip, there seems to be a general feeling that working with him is not always fun because of his brashness and arrogance.
But there’s a history behind Mark that makes him cooler than you think.
Continue reading ‘Making the Connection: Mark Wahlberg’
