MAE wants to know what draws you to our artists. Are you an R&B Fan? Hiphop? Are you currently following Memphis Bleek, Noel Gourdin, Lisa Lisa, Left Eye or Suzanna Lubrano? What sites do you prefer? Facebook? Myspace? Twitter?
Hear From MAE Interns!
Zenova King: What’s Next?
This spring I’m interning with Mass Appeal Entertainment for a second time and I love it. I’m also interning for Hot 97 Boston, doing my best to learn as much as possible. With three months left before graduation I’m torn with mixed emotions. Excited and nervous about what my future has in store for me. Will I move back to the Bronx? Reside in Boston or take the leap to Los Angeles. Questions I haven’t answered but thought long about. I’ve learned to cope with the notion that all my plans might not follow through but I will do my best to make sure I make things happen for myself.
May 9th, 2010- graduation date
ILL Wednesday Facts
Before you master your skill you must acknowledge the greats before you. For the month of February Mass Appeal Ent and Memphis Bleek will provide you with historical facts about African- American men and women who’ve paved the way. So get ready to be schooled ppl!
ILL Wednesday Fact
1926- Black History Month originated by Carter Godwin Woodson as Negro History Week. The Month of February is chosen in honor of Frederick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln, who were both born in February.
Memphis Bleek Requests
‘Still Ill’ is the first official single from Memphis Bleek’s forthcoming album “The Process”. This refreshing New York Hiphop track is produced by Canei Finch (T.I. “Live Your Life”, Maino “All The Above”, etc…) and will be available world-wide on 2/23/10.
For Video, Phone, or In-Person Interview Requests please send an email to Rochelle@massappealmusic.com. Please put your request type in the subject line.
If you are a Radio, Mixtape, and/or Club DJ and have requests for Clean, Dirty, and Instrumentals, please send an email to Rochelle@massappealmusic.com. Please be sure to include your website link(s) in the email, as MP3’s are only being sent to DJ’s at this time.
Still Ill (Explicit)
Still Ill (Radio Edit)
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Industry Question: Are Music Downloads Hurting or Supporting Artist?
It is incredibly effective for labels to work with blogs and provide the public with an exclusive first listen to new tracks off of upcoming albums. As a consumer, what exactly are you looking for when searching for and receiving this content? Where do you draw the line on what supports the artist and what could be hurting the artist when music downloads are made available to the public?
First Listen – new track from Bleek!!
This is the first single off Memphis Bleek’s forthcoming album “The Process”! We hope you like the track! It has an awesome new school/old school feel… Enjoy!! Leave comments and share if you like it!
MAE Intern of the Week!!
Mass Appeal Entertainment’s
Intern of the Week:
Zack Trahan
Zack certainly has a quirky sense of humor and a divine interest in gaining practical experience. This is beneficial for him being a Northeastern Student since his co-op program demands 2 full years of work experience while obtaining a degree. He asks questions all day long and his thirst for understanding and knowledge makes him a force to be reckoned with. When he isn’t inquiring about the who, what, when, where, and why… You can find Zack jammin’ to Elephantom or waiting in line at the box office to get tickets to concerts the old fashion way!
- My favorite album of 2009 was: Merriweather Post Pavillion – Animal Collective
- The best concert I have ever been to is: Elephantom.
- On my iPod you will find: Tobacco dust
- My guilty pleasure song: Anything by Taylor Swift – KILLER band
- I’m hoping this experience at MAE will: Spare my limbs ☺
- My ringtone is currently: Well….I’m not married but I probably would buff my band occasionally to a healthy glow.
- My dream vacation would be: Shaken into consciousness by a regular vacation
- When I’m not interning at MAE you can find me: Climbing
- My ideal job would be: On a ski rescue team out west
- 3 words that describe me are: 1st, person, pronoun
On DRM…
DRM stands for Digital Rights Management. It is a generic term used for access control technologies utilized by hardware manufacturers, publishers and copyright holders that impose limitations on the usage of digital content and devices. The abbreviation DRM is often expressed as “Digital Restriction Management” because of the way it stymies the usage of digital content and devices.
For example, Itunes DRM:
- Restricts back-up copies: Song can only be copied to 5 computers
- Restricts converting to other formats: Songs only sold in AAC with Apple DRM
- Limits portable player compatibility: iPod and other Apple devices only
- No remixing: Cannot edit, excerpt, or otherwise sample songs
With DRM: Consumers are goaded into subscribing to specific, singular music providers because DRM prevents cross-platform filesharing. For example, consumers cannot upload Itunes (Apple) music files onto their Creative Zen (Miscrosoft).
Without DRM: Music files (not to mention videos, games, kindle books etc.) would be completely unrestricted; capable of unfettered reproduction. This puts a huge amount of control in the hands of the consumers, who would be given much greater choice as to where they get their music but more importantly whether or not they are paying for it.
The age of vinyl, when the term “file-sharing” had yet to be uttered, is over. We are currently in the grey area between two extremes: a DRM or non-DRM controlled market.
This all raises an interesting question – “Can we ‘own’ the music we are buying?” For instance, a hallmark of ownership is the right to give away or sell your property. That’s called “first sale,” and it’s explicitly protected under copyright law, but DRM prevents this kind of activity in the interest of maintaining ownership rights…
It is a tricky maze of legislation to navigate.
To give a better idea of the argument at hand, here is a link to a video of a group of music industry panelists discussing DRM technology:
Industry Question: Buying Music
With consumer’s options increasing, MAE wants to know – where do you go to buy your music?
Intern of the Week!
Mass Appeal Entertainment’s
Intern of the Week:
Amanda Allen
Amanda comes to Mass Appeal as a Management and Marketing Graduate Student from Lasell College. She has varied interests in many things and is open to all new possibilities. Amanda is cool, calm, and collected but seeks experience and is actively creating her place in the world. This is certainly refreshing and it is our hope that through her time here, she will open up to the team and let her positive vibe flow to those around her!
- The first CD I ever bought was: Fabolous (when I was in middle school)
- The artist I admire the most is:Mary J because she has been able to stay relevant for so many years, adapting is important to the success of every artist.
- I’m hoping this experience at MAE will: I hope MAE gives me the experience I need to be successful in the marketing world
- My dream vacation would be: Hawaii
- One album I could listen to constantly is: Mary J-The Breakthrough
- On my iPod you will find: Reggae, Reggae, more Reggae both Dancehall and Culture, also lots of R&B
- My ideal job would be: Marketing Analysis or Marketing Research for an exciting company
- When I’m not interning at MAE you can find me: Listening to my iPod or watching Law&Order…lol yeah, I watch Law&Order
- My guilty pleasure song is: I Found My Everything – Mary J
- 3 words that describe me are: compassionate, intelligent, ambitious
