Foreword
Introduction
Part One - Personal Management
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The Plan
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Connections
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The Catch-22
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Seeking Mr. Right
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Build It, And They Will Come (To You)
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Get It In Writing
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Your Managers “Cut” & Gross vs. Net
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Keeping You In The Mix
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More About Commissions
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The Sunset Clause
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Indecent Proposals (Publishing)
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How Long On The Exclusive Road?
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Loans And Limits
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Power Of Attorney
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Pay Attention To Your Managers Moves
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Management Duties
Dina Andrews Management – Spotlight &
Advice
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For Artists Seeking Record Deals
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Being Ready & Being “All That”
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Advice For Producers
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Creating A “Buzz” - The Things We Did That Worked!
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Advice For Managers & Executives
Rap, Hip Hop & R&B/Pop Personal Management
Contact Directory
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70 Top Music Managers –Detailed Contact & Submission Info
Part Two - Entertainment Attorneys
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When Asked To Sign
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Seeking Counsel
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Attorney Fees
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Attorney’s Duties
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How Much Retainer?
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Deal Shopping
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How Much Pie (%)?
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What If I Have No Money?
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The Big Picture
Joel A. Katz – Spotlight & Advice
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Advice For Artists Seeking Record Deals
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Advice For Producers
Vincent Phillips, Esq. – Spotlight &
Advice
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The Keys To Success
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Getting The Hook-up
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Advice For Future Producers
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Advice For Producers Selling Beats
Entertainment Attorney Contact Directory
200 Top Music Attorneys
· Atlanta
· Los Angeles
· New York
· Volunteer Lawyers For The
Arts
Part Three - Hiring A Producer
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Do You Really Need A Producer?
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The Right Producer
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Credibility
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Different Types For Different Hype
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Producer – Director Of Song Construction
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Know His M.O.
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Decisions
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Still Raw!
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Experience & Rep
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The Up-And-Coming Producer
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Being Resourceful
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Producer Payments
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So, How Much?
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Your Producer’s EQ (Experience Quota)
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Prospecting
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More Research
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Typical Producer Responsibilities
Manuel Seal Jr. – Spotlight & Advice
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The “Zone”
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Atmosphere & Attitude
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Taking Usher To The Top
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Relationships In The Music Biz
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Testing Your Music
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The Break
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The Will To Succeed
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Working With Jermaine Dupri
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The Age Factor – It’s Never Too Late
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The Triple Threat
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The Finisher
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Skills & Development
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Working With Vocals
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The Manuel Seal Music Seminars
DJ Toomp – Spotlight & Advice
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“Showtime” vs. Behind The Scenes
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Production Tools – Weapons In The Lab
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Advice For Indies Putting Out Records
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Recognizing Talent & The Genius Of T.I.
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Simplicity – The Key To A Hit Record
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Grinding, Timing – And Getting The Deal – Step By Step
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Be Original – Stay Original!
Mr. Collipark – Spotlight & Advice
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Recognizing Talent – Discovering Ying Yang
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One Year Deals
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Timing – Being In Sync With The Universe
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Don’t Try To “Play Me”
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Going With “On-Point” A&R – Brian Leach / TVT Records
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The Keys To Getting Paid
Major Producer Contact Directory
75 Top Hip-Hop, Rap, and R&B/Pop Music
Producers Contacts
Part Four - Recording in ‘The Lab’
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Measure Twice – “Cut” Once
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Cutting Vocals
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Vocal Compressing
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Compressor Settings
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Tracking Levels
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EQ & EFX Processing
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Recording Electronic Instruments
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More To Think About
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Things To Ask When Picking Out A Studio
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Have Fun – But Stay Focused
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Quick EQ Tips
Zac Recording Studios - Spotlight
Jimmy “Z” Zumpano – Recording
Advice
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Microphones & Pre-amps
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Vocals & Compressors
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Why Analog Is Still Great & Still Used By Pros
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Studio Monitors & Amplifiers
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Tweaking In The Lab
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Standard Pro Formats For Recording & Mixing
Alvin Speights – Spotlight & Advice
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Mixing It To The Next Level
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Room To Master
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Frequencies & Phase
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Starting The Song – Preparing To Mix
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Recording Levels
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Separation
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Frequency Analyzers
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Great Mixing “To Do’s” & Talent
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More About Mastering
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References – Bass & Edits
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The Gear & Advice For Aspiring Talent; Engineers & Producers
Recording & Mix Studio Directory
· Atlanta
· Los Angeles
· New York
Debra Killings – Spotlight & Advice
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What Producers Look For
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The Good Session Vocalist
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Paying Dues & Doing Extras
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Charging For Session Vocals
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Working Through The Union
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First Big Break
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The “Clicks” – How Clients View You
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Studio Skills
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God’s Timing & Getting Signed
Part Five - Getting Radio Play
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Feedback In The Clubs
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Free Promo Shows
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Basic, But Important Guidelines
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Radio Pay-For-Play (Payola)
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Independent Promotion
Emperor Searcy – Spotlight & Advice
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Vision, Focus & Opportunity
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DJs – Producers – Success & Skills
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Getting Airplay
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For Future Producers
Harry Lyles – Spotlight & Advice
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The Truth About Major Radio Play
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The Successful Path
Urban Radio Station Directory
Part Six - The Indie Forum
Getting Your CD Out
Starting A Record Label
The Indie Checklist
Independent Deals
Independent Distribution
Digital Music Distribution & Digital Services
To Distribute To
Independent Distributor Directory
CD Technical Glossary
Mastering
Mastering Lab Directory
CD Manufacturers Directory
Big Oomp – Spotlight & Advice
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Major vs. Independent
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Artists Must Work
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The Mixtape Game
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Work & Network
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Beats For Sale!
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Submitting A Demo CD
Advertising & The Rule of “7”
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The Advertising, Promotion & Marketing Rule
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Persistence Is Key
Part Seven - The Business of Selling &
Leasing Beats
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Put It In Writing
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Should I Sell Or Lease My Beats?
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Up-front & Back-end Payments
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Leasing On “Spec” | The “Quasi” Sale | The Outright Sale
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Keep It Real
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Contents Of The Agreement
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The Term
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The Producer’s Fee
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Advances
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Producer Royalties
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Ownership Of The Masters
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