Mekka Don

VIDEO FROM DIRTY RELEASE WITH AHMAD BRADSHAW

2012-02-07T08:58:00.000-08:00

If you missed The Dirty release event with the Super Bowl Champion NY Giants star running back Ahmad Bradshaw the night before leaving for the Super Bowl, check the video and catch up.

MEKKA DON SINGLE RELEASE HOSTED BY AHMAD BRADSHAW

2012-01-26T10:34:00.001-08:00

The Super Bowl is February 5th, and the New York Football Giants are headed to a rematch with The New England Patriots in Indianapolis. It’s only right that NYC gives them a proper send off. Join Star Vodka, Pilot Boys Clothing, 123 Media, Maserati, Billionaires Row , and the Dining Engagement Group, this Saturday January 28,2011 at AOA Bar and Grille in SOHO for a grand Pre-Super Bowl Go Blue Party hosted by Giants star running back Ahmad Bradshaw. The event will feature a special musical performance by Mekka Don and a release for the video to his smash single “DIRTY.”

“The Giants represent the soul of this city and it’s only right that we recognize their accomplishment of making it to the Super Bowl out of the NFC. I’m looking forward to performing and taking a moment to celebrate with my boy Ahmad and the Giants , says Mekka Don. Mekka who’s continuing to make his push as an independent artist has much to celebrate as well with a recent music licensing deal with ESPN, success of his single, and upcoming release of Pilot Boys Clothing,with former Giant and current Texan Derrick Ward.

The event begins at 11pm at AOA Bar and Grille, 35 Avenue of the Americas at West Broadway in SOHO. For more information contact 212-925-1600

DIRTY: MUSIC VIDEO

2012-01-10T18:41:00.001-08:00

Check the new video for DIRTY. The single's buzzing and the video's buzzing even more. Mekka Don's slick and quick flow, the banging beat by FDR, the funny scenarios, the hot dancers, and a cameo by Derrick Ward make this one a winner.

Music Video shoot for "Dirty" in Houston!

2011-11-19T18:52:00.000-08:00

I had a blast shooting a music video for my next single, "Dirty" in Houston last week. It was an interesting experience and one of few videos I've done to date, but I think it will be hot. Shout out to Stackwell, Derrick Ward, the dancers (Zeno and co.), and my boys Cody, Stephen, Tommy, and J Wash for coming through! Here are some pics:

LAST NIGHT'S SHOW IN HOUSTON!

2011-10-05T08:17:00.000-07:00

Wow. Last night's show at the Candy Lounge in Houston took a major turn when J. Prince of Rap-A-Lot Records - a legend in Hip-Hop - showed up specifically to see Mekka Don perform! After the show he told Mekka Don that he thought the music was hot, and he and his crew (of 8000! lol) left as soon as Mekka Don left the stage. Also major shout out to Derrick Ward of the Houston Texans in the building! Major shout outs to V, Chris, and Nelly Fab for holding me down too. Also, shout out to Kody and Tab Tuesdays for the opportunity! Better pictures coming, but here's what we have for now. #PILOTBOYS

LIVE ON PEOPLE!

2011-10-04T11:25:00.001-07:00

Life is rough and sometimes it seems as if it will NEVER get better. Trust me there are brighter days ahead. This new Mekka Don track "Live On" has been called "Motivation Music." Check it and an article on EMCBlue about it here: http://www.emcblue.com/blog/2011/09/mekka-don-releases-single-live-on/

PILOT BOYS GEAR!

2011-10-04T11:20:00.000-07:00

Check out your boy Mekka Don and Will Allen of the Pittsburgh Steelers in "PILOT BOYS" gear! Coming soon to an online store near you!

MEKKA DON TAKES HOUSTON TONIGHT!

2011-10-04T11:17:00.001-07:00

NEW MEKKADON : LIVE ON FREE STREAM/DL NOW

2011-09-28T18:02:00.001-07:00

Even when life is kicking your a**, Mekka Don encourages you (and himself) to "LIVE ON" Motivation Music

MEKKA DON: PILOT BOYS AVAILABLE NOW

2011-08-23T07:49:00.000-07:00

PILOT BOYS by MEKKA DON

Mekka Don is back with a club banger that'll make everyone want to get fly. Could PILOT BOYS be the next NY Jets anthem? DOWNLOAD NOW!

DOWNLOAD VIA ITUNES HERE

CLEAN: http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/pilot-boys-radio-single/id459094413

EXPLICIT: http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/pilot-boys-single/id459095081

MEKKA DON: ESPN COLLEGE FOOTBALL PART DEUX

2011-08-11T13:59:00.000-07:00

The labels may not be paying attention yet, but ESPN sure is. ESPN has just licensed more of Mekka Don's music for its 2011-2012 college football season. Music will be available for download on ITUNES soon! "As an unsigned artist, in an industry where record sales are down, you have to constantly find creative ways to not only get your music heard, but receive some compensation for it. I am very thankful to ESPN and Kevin Wilson for continuing to support my music, and provide an outlet for it to be heard." More great Mekka Don music news and releases coming soon.

NEW MUSIC: MEKKA DON IS A PROBLEM(TUPAC BACK REMIX)

2011-07-14T12:09:00.000-07:00

Straight off an upcoming mixtape, "Mekka Don Is a Problem" (Tupac Back Remix) shows why Mekka Don is an artist to be reckoned with. See if you can recognize all of the Tupac Shakur song titles that he cleverly used in his verse! Mekka Don Is a Problem!

R.I.P NATE DOGG- SOME OF HIS GREATEST HITS

2011-03-16T07:03:00.000-07:00

A sad day for anybody who grew up listening to rap music throughout the 90's and early 2000's. Nate Dogg, the voice of the west coast died today, after years of health struggles. A Godfather of west coast rap, he was extremely important in the rsie of Death Row records. He was T-Pain before T-Pain and he didn't need autotune(no disrespect). If you put Nate Dogg on a hook it was going to be a hit, guaranteed! Fortunately for music fans he left a lot of music for us to enjoy for years to come. Below you'll find some of his top songs, starting with my personal favorite ," It ain't no fun"

NEED SHORT FILM IDEAS!

2011-02-02T13:27:00.001-08:00

My good friend Derrick Ward (Houston Texans) and I are planning on shooting a short film this April in Los Angeles. We want to show off our acting skills! LOL. If you're interested in being a part of it or have any storyline ideas, please hit us up!

MAKE SURE THEY KNOW WHO YOU ARE!

2011-02-02T00:46:00.000-08:00

If you're involved in any type of business that requires promotion, marketing, or PR - please listen closely. I live by a motto - "MAKE SURE THEY KNOW WHO YOU ARE." By "THEY" I mean the people around you (friends, associates, etc.). This is more of a mantra related to networking than it is related to actual marketing. I've learned through a number of situations how important it is for people around you to know what it is you do. Otherwise, how can they help you? How many times have you been in a situation where someone says, "oh, my Uncle is the President of So and So Company," etc? Through the hundreds of people you know, it is very likely that at least one of them is connected to someone who could be of assistance to you in your career. Make sure the people around you know what it is you do and you'll be surprised how helpful they can become. Just don't be obnoxious about it! (painfully admit I'm working on that!!!)

50TYSONXZIBITBUSTATONOTCOMMON AKA MEKKA DON

2011-01-18T08:36:00.000-08:00

Share a laugh with Rapper/songwriter Mekka Don imitating SOME of the famous people he's been told he looks like. The list goes on and on. Forward to friends!

See it on youtube here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zx_lb-00rDM

SHOUT OUT TO NUVO AND TYKU FOR SPONSORING MY NEW YEARS EVE BASH!

2010-12-30T06:39:00.000-08:00

BIG SHOUT OUT TO JOHN VASQUEZ FROM NUVO AND LYNX FROM TYKU FOR SPONSORING MY NEW YEAR'S EVE EVENT! THEY SENT A TOTAL OF 102 BOTTLES! I FEEL BLESSED!

ESPN STORY ON ME BEING ON ESPN LOL

2010-11-17T20:12:00.000-08:00

ESPN has been a great supporter of Mekka Don. They've not only licensed 3 songs for use on their College Football broadcasts but have also promoted my website live on the broadcasts and in an article published on espn.com! Unfortunately we never got the memo on the article. They even hyperlinked Mekkadon.com! If its new to us, its news to US! Shout out again to everybody over at ESPN. This may not be big for a lot of the other artists, but it feels great as an independent artist to be recognized alongside them ! The grind continues....

ESPN: MUSIC ON COLLEGE FOOTBALL BROADCAST

JayZ Decoded: Conversation with Cornel West

2010-11-17T09:47:00.000-08:00

HOW THE BEATLES FINALLY MADE IT ON ITUNES

2010-11-17T08:50:00.000-08:00

Sometimes cooler heads prevail, and sometimes it just takes the right person to make a deal happen. After years of conflict between the Beatles and Apple that started with the Beatles suing Apple for trademark infringement for the use of the Apple name, many thought a partnership between the two companies would never happen. However, after years of litigation and ill will a new CEO at EMI, was able to work out an agreement in less than 2 hours. Check out the story behind how it happened from WSJ. A good CEO can go a long way...

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A DEAL

FLY PAPER BLOG: MEKKA DON PARTNERS WITH ESPN

2010-11-11T16:06:00.000-08:00

One of the flyest blogs in Ohio, Fly Paper Blog continues to show us Love. Shout out to KayJay and everybody over at fly paper. If you haven't checked their site make sure you do. Look out for big news on a partnership with Fly Paper and Mekka Don coming soon in Columbus. Click the link below to see the story

MEKKA DON PARTNERS WITH ESPN

HIP HOP DX ALUM MEKKA DON LICENSES MUSIC TO ESPN

2010-11-11T15:56:00.000-08:00

Shout out to Hip Hop DX for continuing to support the Mekka Don Movement and music. One of the flyest music sites on the web... click the link below

HIP HOP DX ALUM MEKKA DON LICENSES MUSIC TO ESPN

"SEC" NOW PLAYING ON ESPN IS AVAILABLE ON ITUNES!

2010-11-08T09:06:00.000-08:00

"SEC" THE SONG ALL OVER ESPN NETWORKS IS NOW ON ITUNES! COPY THE LINK BELOW TO DOWNLOAD NOW!!!

http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/s-e-c/id403107815?i=403107819

"TIME TO RUMBLE" NOW ON ITUNES!

2010-10-23T08:19:00.000-07:00

"TIME TO RUMBLE" BY MEKKA DON - THE SONG YOU'VE BEEN HEARING ALL OVER ESPN IS NOW ON ITUNES!

http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/time-to-rumble/id399296245?i=399296247

YOU TUBE KEEPS MY LIGHTS ON AND PAYS MY MORTGAGE

2010-08-26T09:29:00.001-07:00

Most of us probably think of YouTube as a recreational site where we can find old clips, or self publish videos to share with digital strangers. The smart people amongst us are the ones who have not only become famous on You Tube but have cashed in on the attention. There is real money to be made on YouTube through it's partner program,ad revenue, product placement, and sponsorship opportunities. While we sit behind our desks, working at jobs we hate, underpaid, overworked, and stressed out, these You Tube phenoms are making 100s of thousands of dollars(that's not a typo), from the comforts of their makeshift home studios. To add insult to injury for some of us, they are making that money mostly off of the desk workers amongst us who visit YouTube to get a brief respite from the doldrums of our 9 to 5's. The top independent earner on YouTube last year, brought in $315,000 in the last 12 months.(and he's only 22). If your reading this please go back and watch the Legal Hustler series we shot and refer about 30 million people to it!

CHECK OUT THE FOLLOWING ARTICLES FROM THE TELEGRAPH AND NEW YORK TIMES ON THE YOU TUBE CASH COW.

YouTube RICH LIST: TOP 10 EARNERS AMONGST INDEPENDENT ACTS

YouTube VIDEOS PULL IN REAL MONEY: NEW YORK TIMES