As we gear up for the upcoming Market America International Convention the anticipation is growing. The running around backstage, coffee cup in hand, and snapping photos as we go never seemed more exciting. This year we are introducing a new booth, new sound, new artists and a new attitude! In spite … [Read more...]
A Q&A with producer Avery “Avenue” Chambliss
Amanda Ridinger sits down with Producer Avery "Avenue" Chambliss (best known for producing Drake's "fancy" -- he is also Swizz's Beats protege) to get his thoughts on the music industry. Amanda: Aside from talent, what qualities in an artist really stand out for you? Avery: Well, … [Read more...]
Stop… All you need is a single. Forget the album.
The "Single" has been around since the beginning of recorded music, in fact singles were the chosen method of packaging a music product before albums existed. The relative importance of the single has varied greatly, both commercially and artistically over time. Although singles were the norm in the … [Read more...]
Loyalty, Success, & Ethics In The Entertainment Industry
In a time where callousness is fostered by the mass lack of direct personal connection, loyalty is a commodity. Your loyalty to someone or even an organization will always have a high appraisal value, and in a climate like today's, and an industry like the entertainment industry, understanding what … [Read more...]
Multiple Streams of Music Income
Aaaah the life of a modern day musician. You create and record original songs, design cover art, burn CDs or order them from a pressing company, design merchandise, put your music up on a distribution platform, and make hundreds of thousands of dollars each year. Well…everything may be true for … [Read more...]
What Makes Conquer Entertainment Revolutionary…
Let me first start off by saying this is not a rant, a bashing, or a degradation of the recording industry. Instead, it’s a personal perspective and observation on the practices and developments from my experiences as both a musician and a music executive. Now that that’s out of the way… What … [Read more...]
Glen Bell aka GB StrictBizz: Music is my life. Plain and simple.
At the 2013 Market America World Conference, Conquer Entertainment ran a contest called "Why do you #GetConquer?" The winner was Conquer Artist and Certified Artist Developer, Glen Bell aka GB StrictBizz. What did he win? 2 free tickets to the 2013 Market America International Convention! "We … [Read more...]
So what is considered “good music?”
I remember when The Fugees album came out and I was a completely excited teenager ready to walk around with it playing in my Discman. This was back when getting one with the 3-5 second skip protection was the hottest thing. When my mother heard "Killing Me Softly," she proclaimed that it was a … [Read more...]
The musical rut
My guitar has sat no more than 10 feet away from my desk and I hadn't picked it up and played for more than a couple of minutes in 5 years. Every time I did pick it up, I'd tune it, play Am, F, C, G and then Em, G, C D. I'd play a blues riff and then I'd sit it back down. I can't remember the last … [Read more...]
Your music as the soundtrack to a film.
Musicians, the silver screen awaits! Ok, maybe not silver, but a youtube screen can be just as amazing. What am I talking about? Your music in independent feature length or short films, web series and tutorials. Not all indie films are dull, terribly lit and awkwardly silent while two people stare … [Read more...]