Music Articles from Digestopia.com

Has Hip-Hop Become One Subject

Fri, 13 Apr 2007 14:08:31 -0400

Hip-hop has changed much through the years. Currently in the mainstream only one part of hip-hop is expressed. Some claim because of this hip-hop is dead. Is this true?

The Spirit of Hip-Hop

Fri, 13 Apr 2007 14:08:32 -0400

Faith and Hip-Hop have one voice as heard on Radio-One's Spirit of Hip-Hop broadcast.

The History of Hip-Hop

Fri, 13 Apr 2007 14:08:32 -0400

The history of hip-hop is more then just baggy clothes and flashy jewelry! It was a voice of an era and more importantly a platform for getting those voices heard. Do you know the history of hip hop?

To Find Yourself In Your Song Writing

Fri, 13 Apr 2007 14:08:33 -0400

Are you there somewhere? I mean in the music you compose. How can you be creative in your songwriting and leave the imprints of your heart in the music you compose?

Song Writing: Is it Hard or Easy to Write a Song?

Fri, 13 Apr 2007 14:08:33 -0400

Do you feel that it is easy to write songs? Can anyone be creative? A song is the end product produced by stimulating your song writing powers in many different ways. Let's take a look!

Songwriting: The Art of Writing a Good Song

Fri, 13 Apr 2007 14:08:34 -0400

Did you know that good songwriting is often the key to establishing a successful music career? But more than that, it can be fun! When you write a song you are able to express yourself in new and creative ways. Whether you're sad, happy, angry, or in love...with words, you can fly!

The Sanjaya Controversy

Fri, 13 Apr 2007 14:08:34 -0400

Even for those people who don't watch American Idol, it's nearly impossible not to know who Sanjaya is - he's all over the news. In fact, I wouldn't be surprised if President Bush - in lieu of devising a timetable to pull US troops out of Iraq - just devises a timetable to pull Sanjaya off of American Idol. We, as a culture, seem to be a little Sanjaya obsessed.

Booted Idol interview: Gina Glocksen

Fri, 13 Apr 2007 14:08:35 -0400

Access Hollywood interview with the latest booted Idol hopeful, Gina Glocksen, at the new Top of the Rock observatory at Rockefeller Center.

Eye To Eye: Sheryl Crow's Breast Cancer Battle

Fri, 13 Apr 2007 14:08:36 -0400

Singer-songwriter Sheryl Crow was diagnosed with breast cancer just over a year ago. She talks with Harry Smith about her fight against the disease.

Taylor Hicks Rehearsal

Fri, 13 Apr 2007 14:08:37 -0400

Taylor Hicks gears up for his club tour, and lets us listen in on rehearsals.

Snoop Dogg: Shake That... Uncensored Featuring Tiffany Foxx

Fri, 13 Apr 2007 14:08:38 -0400

Snoop Dogg brings the action and Tiffany Foxx elevates writhing around on red leather to an art form in this UNCENSORED cut from the compilation album Welcome to tha Chuuch from KOCH Records. So drop those panties, arch your back and Shake That Shit! Watch out for the special cameo from Warren G just chillin' with hot ass chicks ready to get it on!

American Idol 2007: Predictions For Season Six

Fri, 16 Mar 2007 13:39:39 -0500

Okay, so the top 24 are in and we are now all wondering who just might be our next American Idol for 2007. Last year, when Taylor Hicks took the 2006 Idol crown he had the planet of great luck, Jupiter, transiting his Venus, which increased his popularity as well as helped to hoist him into Idol history.

American Idol is the Best

Fri, 16 Mar 2007 13:39:40 -0500

American Idol is one of the most watched programs in the United States. American Idol is a singing competition, which started out in the year June 2002. In this program, the contestants who believe that they can become an idol come to perform in front of the three judges.

Antonella Barba: From Jersey Girl to American Idol Sensation

Fri, 16 Mar 2007 13:39:40 -0500

Take a look at the topic of much water cooler gossip - Antonella Barba - American Idol season 6 contestant.

American Idol: The Antonella Barba Situation

Fri, 16 Mar 2007 13:39:41 -0500

This whole Antonella Barba thing has gotten way, way, way out of control. Think about it. This is an American Idol contestant, a 20-year old girl, who has done absolutely nothing wrong. Yet, people are calling for her head. Here's the situation for those of you who don't follow online gossip blogs.

Antonella Barba SUCKS: JERSEY IDOL SLUT XXX

Fri, 16 Mar 2007 13:39:42 -0500

I thought this was a singing contest! What is this girl doing there? She sucks....literally! What the Buck?

O'Reilly: AI Antonella Barba and her internet photos

Fri, 16 Mar 2007 13:39:42 -0500

Coverage of Antonella Barba and how people get exposed to the internet via friends, etc. Seems the sex pictures are fake but that's not reported here, yet.

Access Interview: Antonella Barba speaks out

Fri, 16 Mar 2007 13:39:43 -0500

Tony Potts interviews recently booted American Idol hopefuls Antonella Barba and Jared Cotter.

American Idol Judge: Simon Cowell's Medieval Stoning

Fri, 16 Mar 2007 13:39:44 -0500

In this 60 Minutes clip, American Idol judge Simon Cowell tells CNN's Anderson Cooper everything should be shown on TV, jokingly adding that public executions would have no ads but sponsorship.

7 Tips to Improve Your Singing Voice

Fri, 09 Mar 2007 16:59:07 -0500

Are you more of a William Hung than a Kelly Clarkson? Or are you a decent singer-and wish you were a little better? Whatever your vocal skill, these tips for improving your singing voice are sure to get you singing and sounding much better.

Techniques for Singing Soulfully

Fri, 09 Mar 2007 16:59:09 -0500

Many people feel that when they sing from the heart or from the soul, they have an experience where they are uplifted from their everyday selves and get in touch with a deeper reality at the core of their being. This article suggests some practical techniques to use in order to sing from the heart.

Improve Your Singing Career Potential

Fri, 09 Mar 2007 16:59:09 -0500

Important skills to have as a singer from reading to music to getting voice lessons, this article cover what you can do to improve your potential as a singer.

Tips on Making a Music Video

Fri, 02 Mar 2007 15:12:53 -0500

Editing requires the know-how of placing pieces of visual content into a form that appeases and resonates with the music that is chosen.

DIY Music Video: Do It Yourself!

Fri, 02 Mar 2007 15:12:54 -0500

With the falling price of digital video cameras and the rise of PC video editing software, producing your own music video is definitely something most every musician can afford to do these days. All you need is a DV (Digital Video) camera, DV tapes, a location to shoot at, a PC, editing software (ala Adobe Premiere), and well, a band!

Why Is Audio Mastering Important?

Fri, 02 Mar 2007 15:12:55 -0500

If you have read my last article, What does an audio engineer do when mastering music?, you already know what is involved in the professional mastering process. To re-cap what that article said to all who haven't read it, the mastering process adds polish to your songs and makes them sonically cohesive.

What Does An Audio Engineer Do When Mastering Music?

Fri, 02 Mar 2007 15:12:55 -0500

So you're a musician that just recorded your first album. You probably went into a recording studio and played all of your parts a couple of times, with the audio engineer handling all of the technical stuff. As far as you know, they should be able to take all the parts they recorded, burn it to a disc, and then it should be ready to press.

How To Make Big Money With Your Band

Fri, 02 Mar 2007 15:12:56 -0500

Being a musician for many years now, all I ever wanted to do was to be able to make a good living by doing what I can't do without, which is performing and writing music. It's a blessing to be on a stage looking out over a big room full of people to share your music with. You'll never experience a feeling like it. Just the satisfaction of knowing that for that moment in time you are completely understood. It's extremely gratifying and addictive.

Big Band Swing: How It All Started

Fri, 16 Feb 2007 15:45:48 -0500

Every band in New York would stop in at the Savoy either to take part in the battle of the bands, or just have a drink and check out the King. Through the 30's the list of musicians that frequented the club is a who's who of the swing era; Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Cab Calloway, Benny Goodman, Buddy Rich, Gene Krupa - just imagine being there!

The History Of Music: From Grunts To Guitars

Fri, 16 Feb 2007 15:45:49 -0500

Where did music begin, and where is it going? How did we get to the type of music we have today? Is radio and recorded music improving music? This piece examines the history of music, and provides predictions for the types of music to expect in the future.

The History of Jazz

Fri, 16 Feb 2007 15:45:49 -0500

Jazz is one of the most historic and popular genres of music and also one of the most complex. Over the years jazz has been a been a great icon of the world and has produced some of the greatest musicians of all time, it has also lead to many other musicial genres. To find out more about the history of jazz read on.

How to Write a Melody: Intuitive Melody Writing Decisions You Make

Fri, 16 Feb 2007 15:45:50 -0500

How to write a melody is for many songwriters an intuitive process. If you are one of these intuitive melody writers, you just close your eyes, forget about everything else and just do it. But actually, just doing it does involve many intuitive evaluations and decisions---more than you might realize.

Make a Commitment to Write Music Everyday

Fri, 16 Feb 2007 15:45:50 -0500

Are you an aspiring songwriter or a composer? Do you want to be a professional in the music business? The only way to become a professional is to do what professionals do. Pros develop good habits and they make no excuses. As a songwriters - composers, music is your product to market and the only way you are going develop a decent music library is to write everyday.

Write a Song Today: The Songwriter's Way of Thinking

Fri, 16 Feb 2007 15:45:51 -0500

Is there ever a right time to write a song? So many songwriters have asked me, can you write whenever you want? Well, the answer is a resounding YES. You can indeed. But let's be real, what if your mum was in hospital or you just went though a divorce, then what? What if you simply weren't in the mood? Well, here's the secret.

Kenny Chesney Talks About His Annulment

Fri, 16 Feb 2007 15:45:51 -0500

Kenny Chesney explains his annulment from Renee Zellweger for the first time and denies the rumors it fostered. Anderson Cooper profiles Chesney, this Sunday, Feb. 18 at 7 p.m. ET/PT.

Not Too Late for Norah Jones

Fri, 16 Feb 2007 15:45:52 -0500

Norah Jones discusses her latest album, Not Too Late. She says people should feel free to develop their own interpretations of her music.

Eye to Eye: Norah Jones on Her Musical Style

Fri, 16 Feb 2007 15:45:53 -0500

In a 60 Minutes interview with Katie Couric, Grammy Award-winning singer Norah Jones talks about her musical style and the unique sound of her voice.

Top Ten American Idols Ever

Fri, 09 Feb 2007 14:50:21 -0500

American Idol boasts the largest audience in the history of the United States. It seems like everyone I've ever met not only watches the show, but is passionate about it.

Jason Sundance Head: American Idol Contestant Fan Site

Fri, 09 Feb 2007 14:50:23 -0500

Read information about Jason Sundance Head, the contestant on American Idol who has a chance to win it all. Can he be in the top 24, 12, or even top 3?

American Idol: A Celebration of Failure

Fri, 09 Feb 2007 14:50:24 -0500

All Hail American Idol, the king of creating tomorrow's next bubble gum loser pop star!

American Idol Auditions

Fri, 09 Feb 2007 14:50:24 -0500

Two auditioners who've got their moves down!

The Ataris: Not Capable of Love

Fri, 09 Feb 2007 14:50:25 -0500

Not Capable of Love is the first single from the long-awaited new Ataris album Welcome the Night, in stores February 20th!

The Grammys Are Coming 2.11.07: Vote Now For Your Pick!

Fri, 09 Feb 2007 14:50:25 -0500

Don't forget to log onto www.cbs.com to help choose the singer you want to see sing with Justin Timberlake this Sunday on The Grammys. The Recording Academy announced today that current multi-nominees singer/songwriter James Blunt and rapper T.I. will perform on the 49th Annual GRAMMY Awards, and six-time GRAMMY winners Earth, Wind and Fire will join previously announced performers Mary J. Blige and Ludacris in an electrifying special GRAMMY segment. Presenters added to the all-star lineup include multi-GRAMMY winners Burt Bacharach, Natalie Cole, and Reba McEntire, rapper/actor Common as well as actors Alyson Hannigan and Cobie Smulders (How I Met Your Mother), actress/singer Mandy Moore, Academy Award winner Quentin Tarantino, and actor Luke Wilson. The music industry's premier event will take place live on Sunday, Feb. 11, at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles and will be broadcast in HDTV and 5.1 Surround Sound on the CBS Television Network at 8 p.m. (ET/PT). The show also will be supported on radio via Westwood One worldwide and XM Satellite Radio, and covered online at GRAMMY.yahoo.com.

Katharine McPhee and Rachael Ray

Fri, 09 Feb 2007 14:50:26 -0500

Idol's Katharine McPhee shows off her other talents with Rachael Ray! For more, visit www.rachaelrayshow.com.

How To Copyright Sound Recordings

Mon, 05 Feb 2007 17:04:46 -0500

Learn how to grow your fan base and get those fans to your shows. After all, your fans are your life!

Growing Your Fan Base and Getting People to Your Shows

Mon, 05 Feb 2007 17:04:47 -0500

Don't lose potential income on your original sound recordings. Find out how to copyright them before it is too late!

How Do I Record And Create MP3s From Home?

Mon, 05 Feb 2007 17:04:47 -0500

There used to be no substitution for a good recording job done in a professional recording studio. Now with the rising popularity of digital PC recording and the low cost of recording software, many people are re-thinking the idea of home recording.

How Long Can Rock Musicians Expect To Live?

Mon, 05 Feb 2007 17:04:48 -0500

When rock musicians die young, it's sad and a waste of talent. But when they die at 60 or later, as one of Pink Floyd's founding members did recently, should we rejoice?

Wolf Parade: I'll Believe in Anything

Mon, 05 Feb 2007 17:04:49 -0500

Wolf Parade's video for I'll Believe in Anything from their album Apologies to the Queen Mary that you can get by clicking the link below. This video was made possible by the sweet sweet sweetness of Canadian Factor Grants and the direction of Matt Moroz.

Sub Pop Records: Freewave

Mon, 05 Feb 2007 17:04:49 -0500

Sub Pop recently came up with a brand new format that will hopefully sweep the nation's music stores into a frenzy, this phenomenon is called the freewave. With appearances by The Shins, Kinski, Mudhoney, and many of the employees of Sub Pop Records who helped to invent the freewave, this video should help you learn a little bit more about what exactly the free wave is.

Wolf Parade: Modern World

Mon, 05 Feb 2007 17:04:50 -0500

Modern World by Wolf Parade from their album Apologies to the Queen Mary. This video was directed and designed by the uber-talented Adam Bizanski.

Snoop Dogg: The Blue Carpet Treatment

Fri, 12 Jan 2007 14:55:22 -0500

This article will give the reader some insight about Snoop Dogg's brand new album.

Bob Dylan: The True American Idol

Fri, 12 Jan 2007 14:55:26 -0500

Dylan began his musical career in the nineteen sixties, before the Beatles and the Rolling Stones. Ironically, he shaped American popular music, without even intending to do so.

P!nk: Pink Posters Encourage Women To Be Smart and Sexy: Not Stupid Girls

Fri, 12 Jan 2007 14:55:27 -0500

The artist P!NK exploded on the rock music scene in 2000. As her music and image have developed, the depth of the messages behind the music has also grown tremendously. In response sales of Pink posters and albums to her rapidly growing fan base have skyrocketed. This article by Rock Poster Review provides a glimpse into the world of P!nk - the rock music icon and the woman.

The Justin Timberlake Story

Fri, 12 Jan 2007 14:55:28 -0500

Justin Timberlake was born on January 31, 1981 and is a Grammy Award winning singer. He first became famous as the lead singer of the 1990's pop band 'N Sync and later released a solo album in 2002 entitled Justified, selling over seven million copies worldwide.

Songwriting: Developing An Idea: The Dreaded Second Verse

Fri, 12 Jan 2007 14:55:28 -0500

The second verse makes you think about the chorus differently. That's key to retaining the listener's interest and lets you know you've really done your job.

Snoop Dogg: Vato from The Blue Carpet Treatment

Fri, 12 Jan 2007 14:55:29 -0500

The Blue Carpet Treatment sounds like it was a blast to record, with cameos from R. Kelly, Damian Junior Gong Marley, Jaimee Foxx and The Game. The best cameo, though, comes from Cypress Hill's B-Real on Vato, a hook-laden ghetto tale about deceit and drama. Vato you won’t believe what they saw, I saw these pack a guys and they act real hard… (And what they do?) They twisted fingers say you know who we are… He said: I dont give a fuck I’m Snoop Doggy Dogg … (Ah huh) They kept phucking and it went too far, So Snoopy he went straight to the trunk of his car (And what he get?), he got his gun and they start running hard, he started firing and then he just charged…PLOW!!!

Bob Dylan: Like A Rolling Stone

Fri, 12 Jan 2007 14:55:30 -0500

Once upon a time you dressed so fine. You threw the bums a dime in your prime, didn't you? People'd call, say, Beware doll, you're bound to fall. You thought they were all kiddin' you. You used to laugh about. Everybody that was hangin' out. Now you don't talk so loud. Now you don't seem so proud. About having to be scrounging for your next meal.

Justin Timberlake: SexyBack

Fri, 12 Jan 2007 14:55:31 -0500

Whether or not sexy is truly back, it is obvious that dance music is back in the pop world with a vengeance for the summer of 2006. Justin Timberlake had the opportunity to lead the charge, but I fear SexyBack is just too weak of a song to sustain the interest of pop fans over the long term. That digitally distorted voice does grab your attention, but it soon wears thin.

Pink: Stupid Girls

Fri, 12 Jan 2007 14:55:33 -0500

Pink's video for the new single Stupid Girls has touched a nerve, and she has deservedly received praise for taking on shallow, destructive images of young women. Separate from the images however, does the recording hold up? The answer is yes. It is not musically unique, but it is brilliant at aggressively asserting its point while remaining radio friendly.

James Brown: Say It Loud

Fri, 05 Jan 2007 12:51:44 -0500

James Brown was a gutsy performer who wasn't afraid to challenge social taboos. In an era when African Americans were referred to as colored, it took the meteoric James to seize the microphone and electrify America with Say It Loud - I'm Black and I'm Proud. His sheer raw power commanded attention, and the tight rhythms his back-up musicians perfected, added to a primal power that was impossible to ignore.

A Vibrant Homage to Mr. Dynamite A.K.A James Brown: The Godfather of Soul Music

Fri, 05 Jan 2007 12:51:45 -0500

James Brown died on Christmas day, 2006. His music tremendously influenced my life. This is a tribute to the brilliant artist he actually was.

James Brown: I Feel Good

Fri, 05 Jan 2007 12:51:45 -0500

Ebony magazine asked the question was James Brown the most influential black man in America? He toured Vietnam he met with Nixon not that he thought Dick Nixon was a great guy but because he thought it was better to talk then not talk and how many conflicts could be averted with that mature attitude today? He toured Vietnam not because he supported the war but because he saw thousands of black troops and no black entertainment acts on the USO tours.

Do You Wish You Knew How to Sing Better?

Fri, 05 Jan 2007 12:51:46 -0500

Do you want to learn how to sing or just how to sing better? You may not be aware of it but it's likely a case of learning how to sing better for most of us. It's not that absolutely everyone can sing, but most of us can if we take a sensible approach to trying.