*The Magnem Awards Show!!!
The Magnem Awards Show Tickets are officially on sale right now!!!
The Magnem Awards Show @ Oceans 66 in College Park, GA on Nov. 7, 2009 (3pm) is the 1st Ever Open-Mic Awards Show!
It is being hosted by Magnem P.I. & P.I.'s Angels!!! Red Carpet, Special Guests, Honorees & more!
Call B. Brown @ 770.912.8065 now for your $10 Advance Tickets. It's $20 on the Day of the Show.
Group Discount Rate Tickets are available at an incredible price!
Thursday, November 5, 2009
Sunday, September 13, 2009
Ludacris - Doing good in the hood!!!
USA Today (Sept. 8, 2009; Life Section B)
In the Atlanta area, 20 cars are on the road with thankful drivers because of rapper/actor Ludacris. He partnered with an auto dealership to give away 20 cars to people who submitted an essay to the Ludacris Foundation, explaining why they deserved a car. "People are getting laid off and now are looking for jobs," Ludacris said. "To be efficient, you need some transportation of your own to get there. That's why I wanted to give back."
B. Brown's Thoughts: Ludacris (Chris Bridges) is doing an outstanding job with his Ludacris Foundation and I truly applaud him for his efforts! As he continues to grow as an artist, he has definitely not forgotten about his community. Even though he is originally from Chicago, IL, he has made Atlanta, GA home and from his start at WHTA Hot 107.9fm Atlanta, GA to his Music & Movie Fame & Fortune, Luda has always been a man of the people! I wish him continued success in all of his endeavours! Keep doing your thing Luda!
One Love!
In the Atlanta area, 20 cars are on the road with thankful drivers because of rapper/actor Ludacris. He partnered with an auto dealership to give away 20 cars to people who submitted an essay to the Ludacris Foundation, explaining why they deserved a car. "People are getting laid off and now are looking for jobs," Ludacris said. "To be efficient, you need some transportation of your own to get there. That's why I wanted to give back."
B. Brown's Thoughts: Ludacris (Chris Bridges) is doing an outstanding job with his Ludacris Foundation and I truly applaud him for his efforts! As he continues to grow as an artist, he has definitely not forgotten about his community. Even though he is originally from Chicago, IL, he has made Atlanta, GA home and from his start at WHTA Hot 107.9fm Atlanta, GA to his Music & Movie Fame & Fortune, Luda has always been a man of the people! I wish him continued success in all of his endeavours! Keep doing your thing Luda!
One Love!
Sunday, August 16, 2009
The State of the Music Industry - from the ROOTS!!!
Written by: Toure`
VIBE MAGAZINE (June/July 2009; pg. 78)
?uestlove of the ROOTS (The World Famous Hip-Hop Band) says August is the month to book shows for the upcoming year and last August they didn't book much - trying to reverse course now would be like applying to college in October. Besides, the touring market is cratering. "The recession has taken a toll on a lot of longtime promoters," ?uestlove says. "Ten of our regular promoter guys are out of business. So I kinda see the levee about to break on the middle groups. I doubt that Madonna will suffer. She can bodly charge $300 [a seat]. But that middle class is gone."
And the idea of making good money from an album makes ?uestlove laugh hysterically. "We don't live off records!" he says. "Makin' a record to me is the equivalent of the cats who hand you a flyer at the end of the night. The record's like, We're still here, here's a flyer." All of which means The Roots may have painted themselves into a bit of a corner: if the test shows don't impress and they get dumped by the Fallon show, they could be in a financial bind. "This is probably our biggest challenge since tryin' to force Phrenology on our fanbase."
VIBE MAGAZINE (June/July 2009; pg. 78)
?uestlove of the ROOTS (The World Famous Hip-Hop Band) says August is the month to book shows for the upcoming year and last August they didn't book much - trying to reverse course now would be like applying to college in October. Besides, the touring market is cratering. "The recession has taken a toll on a lot of longtime promoters," ?uestlove says. "Ten of our regular promoter guys are out of business. So I kinda see the levee about to break on the middle groups. I doubt that Madonna will suffer. She can bodly charge $300 [a seat]. But that middle class is gone."
And the idea of making good money from an album makes ?uestlove laugh hysterically. "We don't live off records!" he says. "Makin' a record to me is the equivalent of the cats who hand you a flyer at the end of the night. The record's like, We're still here, here's a flyer." All of which means The Roots may have painted themselves into a bit of a corner: if the test shows don't impress and they get dumped by the Fallon show, they could be in a financial bind. "This is probably our biggest challenge since tryin' to force Phrenology on our fanbase."
Thursday, June 11, 2009
T.I. - Cell Therapy
By: Benjamin Meadows-Ingram (VIBE April 2009; pg. 60)
"Fortunately enough, I'm blessed to have money," T.I. says, while watching the AFC Championship game in a D.C. hotel room before rushing off to his next engagement. "I'm not spending it as though I'm oblivious, like before. The powers-that-be said that I need $3 million to get out of jail, and the lawyer told me it was half a million for him to represent me. I got a team of lawyers, and one lawyer said a half a million! Lucky enough, I was smart enough to make some sound investments that yielded me enough of a profit to have some on-hand capital. Because if I didn't have no cash, I'd still be locked up. If I'd have bought four more cars and balled out for five more months, I'd have been messed up!"
B. Brown's thoughts:
I like T.I. Why? Because he has admitted that he messed up, and he was smart enough to know to take the plea deal that he did so that he can get back to his amazing career as soon as possible. In preparing to go to jail, he also produced the best show on tv to me called "Road to Redemption" where he helped young people get there lives on a successful track. Great work and great tv!
I pulled the above excerpt from his April 2009 VIBE Magazine Article because it shows that artists do not have to squander all their money on useless things and have nothing saved up and nothing available for a rainy day. Unless you are one of the Blessed few to have a long and successful entertainment career, I would strongly advise that an artist save and invest the majority of his/her earnings so that they may become financially free (paying off all debts) and having money literally stacked to the ceiling for the future and to leave something for their family.
That is very important!!!
One Love!
"Fortunately enough, I'm blessed to have money," T.I. says, while watching the AFC Championship game in a D.C. hotel room before rushing off to his next engagement. "I'm not spending it as though I'm oblivious, like before. The powers-that-be said that I need $3 million to get out of jail, and the lawyer told me it was half a million for him to represent me. I got a team of lawyers, and one lawyer said a half a million! Lucky enough, I was smart enough to make some sound investments that yielded me enough of a profit to have some on-hand capital. Because if I didn't have no cash, I'd still be locked up. If I'd have bought four more cars and balled out for five more months, I'd have been messed up!"
B. Brown's thoughts:
I like T.I. Why? Because he has admitted that he messed up, and he was smart enough to know to take the plea deal that he did so that he can get back to his amazing career as soon as possible. In preparing to go to jail, he also produced the best show on tv to me called "Road to Redemption" where he helped young people get there lives on a successful track. Great work and great tv!
I pulled the above excerpt from his April 2009 VIBE Magazine Article because it shows that artists do not have to squander all their money on useless things and have nothing saved up and nothing available for a rainy day. Unless you are one of the Blessed few to have a long and successful entertainment career, I would strongly advise that an artist save and invest the majority of his/her earnings so that they may become financially free (paying off all debts) and having money literally stacked to the ceiling for the future and to leave something for their family.
That is very important!!!
One Love!
Saturday, April 18, 2009
What is going on in the Music Industry?
Thoughts by: B. Brown (BREG)
Do you know what's going on in the music industry right now?
Let me attempt to enlighten you. I receive phone calls and emails frequently from aspiring artists, producers, etc. that basically want something for nothing. Even though I have been in business since 1994, the year I graduated from college, it still amazes me that people in general believe that just because they have talent or some kind of skill that other people are supposed to just throw money at them and that they are the best thing since slice bread! Utterly amazing!
My upbringing and thought pattern has brought me to the theory that we as individuals must first invest in ourselves and as we are developing, working and growing as business people, artists or whatever, we are going to attract the resources that we need to continue to move forward in our businesses and careers. Being knowledgeable about what business you are in is very essential and I have found out too many times that individuals coming into the music industry do not take the time or even want to learn about the business side of things which is amazing because the business side of things is the only way that a person will ever get paid! Look at the % of NFL Players that are financially strapped only 2-years after they have finished playing, it's a whopping 78%. That's ridiculous, but sadly true. Look at the incredible amount of Artists that have actually had hit records and have absolutely nothing to show for it but a plaque, if they still have that. My point is ladies and gentleman is that before you embark on this music journey, research the business, meet with industry veterans to gain insight & perfect your craft! These things won't guarantee great success, but they will get you headed in the right direction. At this time you must understand that if you do sign with a major label or even an independent that is strong, they are going to sign you to a "360 Deal" which means that they are going to not only receive revenue from your music sales, they will get a % of your tour/show money, merchandise, etc. Is this a bad thing, I don't know, but it is definitely changing the landscape of the music industry and you have to be aware of it!
The industry is in a state of flux right now because a lot of major label artists are not selling major units any more and ring tones and digital downloads are steadily increasing as the preferred mode of hearing and buying music. Today is National Independent Record Day and I am very happy about that. Here in Atlanta, GA, our SECUR Network of Independent Stores have been around for a long time and they continue you to serve our communities around Metro Atlanta. Big ups to Tobago & Junie at DBS Sounds! I must also shout out North Georgia Compact Disc & Super Sounds! If you are in Atlanta, visit one of these stores and buy some new hot music! There will be free food, special guests, giveaways & more! You may visit http://www.recordstoreday.com for more information.
Much love to the Bar-Red Entertainment Group family: *managed artists - Lady X, Magnem P.I., Jay L, & Big Troy
Do you know what's going on in the music industry right now?
Let me attempt to enlighten you. I receive phone calls and emails frequently from aspiring artists, producers, etc. that basically want something for nothing. Even though I have been in business since 1994, the year I graduated from college, it still amazes me that people in general believe that just because they have talent or some kind of skill that other people are supposed to just throw money at them and that they are the best thing since slice bread! Utterly amazing!
My upbringing and thought pattern has brought me to the theory that we as individuals must first invest in ourselves and as we are developing, working and growing as business people, artists or whatever, we are going to attract the resources that we need to continue to move forward in our businesses and careers. Being knowledgeable about what business you are in is very essential and I have found out too many times that individuals coming into the music industry do not take the time or even want to learn about the business side of things which is amazing because the business side of things is the only way that a person will ever get paid! Look at the % of NFL Players that are financially strapped only 2-years after they have finished playing, it's a whopping 78%. That's ridiculous, but sadly true. Look at the incredible amount of Artists that have actually had hit records and have absolutely nothing to show for it but a plaque, if they still have that. My point is ladies and gentleman is that before you embark on this music journey, research the business, meet with industry veterans to gain insight & perfect your craft! These things won't guarantee great success, but they will get you headed in the right direction. At this time you must understand that if you do sign with a major label or even an independent that is strong, they are going to sign you to a "360 Deal" which means that they are going to not only receive revenue from your music sales, they will get a % of your tour/show money, merchandise, etc. Is this a bad thing, I don't know, but it is definitely changing the landscape of the music industry and you have to be aware of it!
The industry is in a state of flux right now because a lot of major label artists are not selling major units any more and ring tones and digital downloads are steadily increasing as the preferred mode of hearing and buying music. Today is National Independent Record Day and I am very happy about that. Here in Atlanta, GA, our SECUR Network of Independent Stores have been around for a long time and they continue you to serve our communities around Metro Atlanta. Big ups to Tobago & Junie at DBS Sounds! I must also shout out North Georgia Compact Disc & Super Sounds! If you are in Atlanta, visit one of these stores and buy some new hot music! There will be free food, special guests, giveaways & more! You may visit http://www.recordstoreday.com for more information.
Much love to the Bar-Red Entertainment Group family: *managed artists - Lady X, Magnem P.I., Jay L, & Big Troy
Monday, January 26, 2009
What are you going to do in 2009?
Thoughts By: B. Brown
It’s 2009 and it’s time for your goals and aspirations to manifest into reality!!!
Barack Obama is the 44th President and the 1st African-American President of the United States! It is an exciting time to be an American! We as Americans are embarking on a new adventure and it sure feels great!
I am personally very excited about the history that has been made with Obama leading the U.S. into a new positive direction. I am truly grateful for my parents, grand parents and the rest of the generations before me that paved the way for this great moment to take place. If you go and ask any person white or black that is over fifty (50) years old, the majority of them will tell you that they did not expect to see a black man in the White House in their lifetime. Oh, what a wonderful time it is right now!
A lot of different things have been put out there in regards to Obama being President, but the fact is that he has a tremendous appeal to people all around the world and that his appeal along with his economic and political strategies have a great chance of pulling the U.S. out of one of it’s most challenging economic downturns ever! I believe we as a nation are going to be ok in the near future.
What ever you aspire to be and whatever your goals are, there is no better time than now to actually write them down, visualize them and move forth with action to achieve your goals. Action is the key! It is just like Faith. Faith without action is dead. The time is now for each and every one of us to improve ourselves and make a difference. The time is now for us to take advantage of education and use that education to parlay ourselves into new fields of business and new opportunities. Focusing on your goals everyday and actively working towards them will allow you to have a drive and desire that can be unstoppable and that day will come when you realize that your life has changed and beautiful things are happening to you! Close your eyes for a moment … isn’t that a beautiful vision?
Your goal may be to spend more time with your family --- do it!
Your goal may be to lose weight --- do it!
Your goal may be to get a better paying job --- do it!
Whatever your goals and aspirations --- there’s now better phrase to use than Nike’s awesome slogan --- just do it!!!
“The will to win is not nearly as important as the will to prepare to win.” – Bobby Knight
It’s 2009 and it is truly your time!!!
It’s 2009 and it’s time for your goals and aspirations to manifest into reality!!!
Barack Obama is the 44th President and the 1st African-American President of the United States! It is an exciting time to be an American! We as Americans are embarking on a new adventure and it sure feels great!
I am personally very excited about the history that has been made with Obama leading the U.S. into a new positive direction. I am truly grateful for my parents, grand parents and the rest of the generations before me that paved the way for this great moment to take place. If you go and ask any person white or black that is over fifty (50) years old, the majority of them will tell you that they did not expect to see a black man in the White House in their lifetime. Oh, what a wonderful time it is right now!
A lot of different things have been put out there in regards to Obama being President, but the fact is that he has a tremendous appeal to people all around the world and that his appeal along with his economic and political strategies have a great chance of pulling the U.S. out of one of it’s most challenging economic downturns ever! I believe we as a nation are going to be ok in the near future.
What ever you aspire to be and whatever your goals are, there is no better time than now to actually write them down, visualize them and move forth with action to achieve your goals. Action is the key! It is just like Faith. Faith without action is dead. The time is now for each and every one of us to improve ourselves and make a difference. The time is now for us to take advantage of education and use that education to parlay ourselves into new fields of business and new opportunities. Focusing on your goals everyday and actively working towards them will allow you to have a drive and desire that can be unstoppable and that day will come when you realize that your life has changed and beautiful things are happening to you! Close your eyes for a moment … isn’t that a beautiful vision?
Your goal may be to spend more time with your family --- do it!
Your goal may be to lose weight --- do it!
Your goal may be to get a better paying job --- do it!
Whatever your goals and aspirations --- there’s now better phrase to use than Nike’s awesome slogan --- just do it!!!
“The will to win is not nearly as important as the will to prepare to win.” – Bobby Knight
It’s 2009 and it is truly your time!!!
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
Hustle University - Hotep!!!
Hustle University is a virtual institution of higher learning for today’s new wave of leaders and future business/ entertainment moguls. Hustle University fosters a "do-for-self" mentality by promoting entrepreneurship and leadership through the teachings of proven business and personal success strategies.
Our strength lies in our ability to bridge the gaps between academia, hip-hop culture, corporate best practices and social activism. Hustle University provides practical strategies and solution-based methods with a "straight talk" approach laced with swagger. Our motto is:"Don't Wait for Opportunity, CREATE IT!"
B. Brown's Statement: I want to commend my man Hotep on being persistent and very focused on building Hustle University! I am very proud of you my brother! I have seen him take his idea and develop it into a great vehicle for entrepreneurs. Visit his website and take a look at a company that has a very bright future!
http://www.hustleuniversity.com
One Love!
Our strength lies in our ability to bridge the gaps between academia, hip-hop culture, corporate best practices and social activism. Hustle University provides practical strategies and solution-based methods with a "straight talk" approach laced with swagger. Our motto is:"Don't Wait for Opportunity, CREATE IT!"
B. Brown's Statement: I want to commend my man Hotep on being persistent and very focused on building Hustle University! I am very proud of you my brother! I have seen him take his idea and develop it into a great vehicle for entrepreneurs. Visit his website and take a look at a company that has a very bright future!
http://www.hustleuniversity.com
One Love!
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