AG One Entertainment

Amateur

noreply@blogger.com (Randy Z.) — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 16:53:00 +0000

Amazing what one can do with editing.

This is what @Sankeyz was like as a child.

noreply@blogger.com (Randy Z.) — Tue, 11 Sep 2012 19:48:00 +0000

This kid is crazy dope though. Amazing.

The Jam of Summer 2012...

noreply@blogger.com (Randy Z.) — Mon, 10 Sep 2012 19:01:00 +0000

These kids are very talented, and they have been putting in a LOT of work. They recently had a feature on NPR, and their catalog could put some of these kats in the game to shame.

cruuuuuuuuuuuuuuuunch!

In the Studio with Arnold Randall (@ARtheArtist)

noreply@blogger.com (Randy Z.) — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 16:48:00 +0000

Got to drop by Arnold's creative space the other day and watch him in his creative process while enjoying Papa Johns and Heineken's ...

You Need to Watch This...Noah Cover of "Sexy and I Know It" by LMFAO

noreply@blogger.com (Randy Z.) — Sun, 13 May 2012 02:23:00 +0000

I could see this leading to something with the black keys.

Young Kanye; Too Cold.

noreply@blogger.com (Randy Z.) — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 16:01:00 +0000

This young man must have been studying up on Kanye...the mannerisms are so on point.

Sacrifices and Investments; its all about perspective.

noreply@blogger.com (Randy Z.) — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 16:10:00 +0000

So recently I had the honor of participating in a panel discussion for Fresh, Inc. In the video above I was lucky enough to have two of my responses featured in the promotional recap video. I want to address both of my answers -- build upon really.

We were talking about what sacrifices we have had to make as entrepreneurs -- and of course, next to time, money was one of the biggest talking points. When the topic of money comes up in this kind of setting, people who are just starting out or are unsure about pursuing this path can be easily deterred. There is a common misconception that you need to have a huge amount of money saved up, investor, or some type of funding to be able to start a business; its not true. Depending on your business plan, there are many different ways to find funding for your company. Since I didn't want to owe anyone money, nor was I fully sure how I was going to generate money with music early on I decided to use a "pay as you go" method.

I'm stubborn. Also, I was reluctant into picking up the towel -- which I'll explain in another blog post. Starting out we didn't have very much -- money nor equipment. In 2002 I bought the first generation powerbook, and given a free copy of garage band (before it came standard on all computers). I had a strat and an acoustic guitar, and Cliff had a bass. We hadn't even gotten our first midi keyboard yet -- recorded everything strait into the laptop. Our friend Sua Malo can attest to how we got around the fact that we didn't have a mic but still were able to record vocals -- they sounded mickey mouse; but we could do it!

All this to say we chose not to get ahead of ourselves. When we decided to create AG One, Cliff and I brought together all the equipment that we had acquired over the past 4 years. We knew what key pieces we needed to invest in, made a list and then hit the pawn shops and scoured craigslist (that's actually a more recent tactic, craigslist wasn't as big back then -- but ebay was!). So we kept a budget, and saved to purchases hardware we needed as we could afford it. That way we wouldn't have to worry about debt and any money we made would be strait profit rather than going to pay off credit cards.

So if you're just starting out, and are intimidated by how expensive it can by to build a moderate home studio...don't get ahead of yourself; and don't spend outside of your means. Big budgets are the only way to go, and baby steps are okay. If you have the confidence in your ability to run up a huge tab before you event start selling hits because you know you can make that money back -- well stick to your guns. I admire that faith; its not impossible.

Perspective is so crucial; if this is what you really want to do then don't get so caught up in the negativity of the sacrifice; the most important thing you can ever do is invest in yourself.

@iamrandyz will be featured on the Fresh Connection Panel on 3.17.12!

noreply@blogger.com (Randy Z.) — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 02:19:00 +0000

A #FRESH Look At AG One #FRESHCONNECTION

noreply@blogger.com (AG One Ent.) — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 18:52:00 +0000

If you ever wanted to ask AG One creator, Randy Z., questions about how AG One was created and how to thrive in the music industry this is your chance! He will be sitting on a panel of entrepreneurs, and sharing his stories and insights from creating AG One and establishing the company!

and if you just wanna come thruough to vibe out to Nick E. Nice on the wheels of steel, this is the place to be!

Come out to Cafe M on March 17th at 6pm!

Cafe M
1535 Gundry Ave.
Long Beach, CA

Amazing Whitney Houston Tribute.

noreply@blogger.com (Randy Z.) — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 18:31:00 +0000

pretty damn good.

Open Relationship EP - @KristaMone

noreply@blogger.com (Randy Z.) — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 21:56:00 +0000

This is the music people fall in love to.

Dramatic Reading of LMFAO "Sexy and I Know It" by Ira David Wood

noreply@blogger.com (Randy Z.) — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:18:00 +0000

When ever I write a song, I like to recite it as a poem to see how strong the lyrics are; if they strong enough to stand on their own with out musical accompaniment. If they are, that's how I know I've written a great song. This however, may not necessarily be the case...but its funny. The video just made me think of my process.

Check out ixHipHop's "Its Xclusive Vol 1" mixtape!

noreply@blogger.com (Randy Z.) — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 17:42:00 +0000

here's a hint...check track 12.

download here.

Morning Inspiration

noreply@blogger.com (Randy Z.) — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 17:37:00 +0000

Ira Glass on Storytelling from David Shiyang Liu on Vimeo.

A great video about sticking with your dreams and following through with what you start. Not every one has the audacity to work through the pain till they find the peace in where they know they are capable of being with their art, work, career. Its a process, and every step is important; but without growth creating your best work isn't possible.

Shout out to the homie Vance for sharing this with us.

Bonaventure -- @BrutisPerux (Feat. ThadeouSuprnova) Live A'Capella Version

noreply@blogger.com (Randy Z.) — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Young Thaddeous Supernova and Brutis Perux did a live A'Capella rendition of "Bonaventure"

Here I am - @EmceeClassiq [video]

noreply@blogger.com (Randy Z.) — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 17:57:00 +0000

This dude is on the rise out the Orange County Hip Hop Scene!

@BrutisPerux Bold/ @AkapelaJonz High Society Freestyle

noreply@blogger.com (AG One Ent.) — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 00:05:00 +0000

Big Thanks to the fam for helping make this possible: Drew Allsbrook, bassist extraordinaire for letting us use his studio. Equal of the Almighty Brothers Next Door for coming through to film.

and of course Akapela Jonz and Brutis Perux for actually letting us film a session.

LACED! The Official Video: @ARtheArtist at @BTNC

noreply@blogger.com (Randy Z.) — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 18:22:00 +0000

Shout out to Equal of Almight Brothers Next Door for Documenting the Evening!

Thank you again to every one who came out to support The work of Arnold Randall and the debut of Edizon Flix!

It was a great night!

Hip Hop is Alive!

noreply@blogger.com (Randy Z.) — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 21:18:00 +0000

This childs flow is so endearing. But whats more important is that hip hop has influence his life; and he is only two years old. I can only imagine what life would be like to have a kid, and for that kid to grow up around so much creativity with the AG One team. I can imagine our day care center being filled with 3/4 instruments and mics...ready for a freestyle friday.

Happy friday, ya'll.

Are you ready for love?

noreply@blogger.com (Randy Z.) — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 18:45:00 +0000

Krista Mone - Live at Skybox Seattle, WA from Dorian Earle on Vimeo.

World...this is Krista Mone. and we were more than happy to work with her on her solo debut...which is set to be released in January 2012.

Dj @NickeNice_ w/ @AkapelaJonz - Love Laced Affair [preview]

noreply@blogger.com (Randy Z.) — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 17:21:00 +0000

Its been a while since we've had a friday night adventure, but last friday was definitely an amazing night! I love when people who were in attendence post up videos of the team! Check out a little snippet of Akapela Jonz and Nick E. Nice's set from Laced! WITH a special Guest appearance from Tanya Thomas!

Official laced video coming soon! Shout out to Almighty Brothers Next Door!

The Vespertines

noreply@blogger.com (Randy Z.) — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 17:00:00 +0000

Have you heard of these kats The Vespertines outta long beach? They are pretty dope. I've only been able to hear their recorded stuff and youtube work, but I'm definitely looking forward to seeing them rock live really soon.

Support good Music!

I Am A Champion

noreply@blogger.com (Randy Z.) — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 20:32:00 +0000

My 9 year old niece put me on to this.

Do you got it in you to be a champion?

There Goes Robin Thicke's Niche..

noreply@blogger.com (Randy Z.) — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 23:16:00 +0000

Just got put on to this guy today by Ms. Krystle Rowry. This is beautiful music. Dynamic. Enchanting. Vulnerable. Hopefully we can work with them soon.

Fat Joe says "Hip Hop is owned by the Gay Mafia."

noreply@blogger.com (Randy Z.) — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 21:59:00 +0000

interesting take on the state of hip hop and music; for social change to occur more leaders need to be present in any particular movement.

"if you're gay, rep your set"

He does make a good point though from a marketing perspective. Its a huge untapped market in hip hop, and seeing success that Lady Gaga has achieve by being openly supportive of the LGBT community hasn't hurt her career in the slightest.

what are your thoughts?