His success while alive was only matched by his music’s success and influence after his death. His music represented the authenticity of the Chitlin’ circuit yet had a crossover appeal
Grit is a quality that refers to an individual’s perseverance and determination in the face of challenges and setbacks. In the music industry, having grit means having the tenacity and
AUTHENTICITY The music industry is filled with a plethora of artists who come from diverse backgrounds and have unique styles. In this competitive environment, it’s easy to get lost in
Taylor Swift began her music career as a country singer-songwriter, and over the years has evolved into one of the biggest pop stars in the world. Growing up in Wyomissing,
So you’re a recording artist, you’ve been presented with a recording agreement from a major record label, and you’ve hired someone to review the contract. The advance is enough to
The southwest leg of the circuit was dominated by the promoter, businessman, and sometimes gangster Don Robey. Berry Gordy before Berry Gordy; J. Prince before J. Prince. “What Don Robey
I want to start by discussing the Chitlin Circuit and its impact on the release and promotion of rap acts today. The Chitlin Circuits’ influence on pop music has been
PRACTICE According to Ericsson and Pool, authors of “Peak,” in their book they state that individuals with exceptional abilities exist in abundance in our world, but their development can be
New York City. The birthplace of hip-hop. Graffiti, break dancing beatboxing DJ’ing, and emceeing. Block parties had been a staple in urban areas since World War II, but the first
The impact of the lack of copyright law during Edgar Allan Poe’s time was significant. Copyright laws protect the rights of authors to their original works, allowing them to control
