Bobo Records

Ice Cube talks about the next Friday movie and confirms a NWA movie on S...

2012-03-07T16:20:00.001-08:00

The.Batikum.Remix.Instrumental

2012-03-07T16:00:00.001-08:00

Sahdaya Angry Luva

2012-03-07T15:16:00.001-08:00

Award-Winning Artist Rachael Sage To Release 10th Album "Haunted By You"

2012-03-06T14:54:00.000-08:00

"Slated for release via MPress Records, May 22, 2012 Illustrious and riveting, Rachael Sage is a born performer. With mesmerizing vocals, a natural talent for songwriting and flair in droves, it's no surprise that the prolific songstress has garnered attention internationally. "Haunted By You", set to hit via Rachael's own MPress Records on May 22nd, is a song cycle about passion and features guest vocalists Dar Williams, Katie Costello and actor/director Joshua Leonard ("Blair Witch Project", "Humpday"). The NYC-based artist and producer explains, "I fell recklessly in and out of love multiple times while writing this record. I broke a couple hearts...and I also had my heart broken pretty badly". "Haunted By You" is a record that is immediately welcoming, pulling you in from the very first melodies and swirling effortlessly and seductively through your ears and into your heart on the very first listen. Rachael Sage has become one of the busiest touring artists in independent music, performing 150+ dates a year throughout the US, UK, Europe and Asia. Recognized globally for her compelling work, she has seen airplay on BBC Radio 2 and has shared stages with Ani DiFranco, Sarah McLachlan, Colin Hay, Judy Collins, Marc Cohn and Shawn Colvin. Rachael has performed at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and New York's Fashion Night Out. She's garnered many accolades including the Grand Prize in The John Lennon Songwriting Contest as well as several OUTmusic and Independent Music Awards. Rachael's songs have been licensed to HBO, MTV and Lifetime Television and her music has also appeared in the movie and on the Lakeshore Films soundtrack of "Fame". Sage wrote the 13 songs on the album on piano and guitar after ending a long-term relationship. Alone, reflecting on her breakup, she found herself suddenly prolific. After her breakup she had an intense affair with someone she met overseas. "I was swept off my feet...but it was an impossible situation." "Soulstice", featuring Counting Crows' David Immergluck on mandolin, "captures that moment where I was as happy as I've ever been, even though it was fleeting." The concept of soulmates reappears throughout the record. Rachael wrote the Americana-inspired "Abby Would You Wait" about someone with whom she shared one long conversation after a gig, but with whom she connected so strongly that she saw an entire future. Likewise, the lush, acoustic guitar-based "Everything" celebrates the shameless joy of a new attraction, "when all you can see is shimmering possibility." Rachael, while an acclaimed artist in her own right, is also an accomplished business woman, running her own successful independent label MPress Records, which saw its first GRAMMY nod this year with Seth Glier's "The Next Right Thing" as well as their first Billboard charting record with Melissa Ferrick's "Still Right Here". Sage also produces her label's annual charity compilation series, "New Arrivals", whose current volume benefits homeless youth. Rachael Sage & The Sequins On Tour! March - May 2012 Gina Schulman // gina@pressherepublicity.com // 212.246.2640 Carla Senft // carla@pressherepublicity.com // 212.246.2640 Label Contact: Melanie Rodriguez // melanie@mpressrecords.com // 212.481.7243"

Industry Intern

2012-02-29T06:33:00.000-08:00

"Bobo Records is a US based company that manages the career of music artists & songwriters. They're offering a unique opportunity for three interns anywhere in the world to work and think creatively. Description This isn't your stereotypical internship: • Create your own tasks, based on what the company does and its key objectives. • Email a proposal each week for how you will market and promote Bobo Records roster and help build their fanbase using interesting and new online tools • This internship is UNPAID Bobo Records doesn't want interns looking to be told what to do, they want "hungry, proactive, initiative, idea creating, and problem solving people." If that sounds like you, keep reading to learn how to apply!! Location Worldwide Interns will work virtually and will need a PC, Laptop or iPad, Skype, and an Internet connection To apply Send a short video (no more than 3 mins) explaining: • A remarkable/innovative idea you implemented at work or school/college • Why we should pick you as our intern Please email your submissions to: boborecords@gmail.com"

New Fans

2012-02-28T06:43:00.000-08:00

The reason you are out to get fans EVEN if paid for is not for the record label Deal
This is a powerful tool for an indie artist to get gigs high paying gigs to get out there and live your dream one show at a time this is the real world! the one with the most fans get the highest paying gigs, have a CD to sell then you have to TOUR one gig at time 5 shows a week even at 1500 a show that is a low paying gig, for a 6 piece band brings in
10,000 a week This is the whole BALL GAME IN THE MUSIC BIZZ As well as introducing new people to your music ,and asking them to also come out to shows and in there area they 9 xs out of 10 will go. But you also have fans that will buy your product and help spread the word about you
I am a fan OF ALL MUSIC SINGER SONG WRITERS
So to all my fans, if there is any thing we could do to help support our fellow artist just let us know, It is not my intent to send you an add,
I just want to give to you a HEART FELT hook up) RADIO /TOUR connection that was given to me that changed others lives you could be the greatest singer songwriter with the best CD, EVER heard, but without the right connections and tour venues it just sits their DSR helped ALL INDI ARTISTS, I want to at this time GIVE THIS GIFT TO YOU & let you know
We know how important it is to support each other in this BIZ
Sign up for free @ www.boborecords.com

Veseli Ribnčan-1137 harmonikarjev (v živo)

2012-02-22T05:54:00.001-08:00

Veseli Ribnčan-1137 harmonikarjev (v živo)

2012-02-22T05:54:00.000-08:00

Whitney Houston Star Spangled Banner Video

2012-02-21T18:43:00.000-08:00

Minecraft Destroying American Youth!

2012-02-19T14:45:00.000-08:00

I Love You by A Nice Vibe

2012-02-06T14:34:00.000-08:00

Juicy J - Stoners Night Pt 2 Ft Wiz Khalifa

2012-01-26T22:46:00.000-08:00

get higher - JUICY J / U trippy mane - juicy j feat kreayshawn

2012-01-26T22:45:00.000-08:00

Project Pat - Everythangs High (NEW PROJECT PAT ALBUM "LOUD PACK")

2012-01-26T22:44:00.000-08:00

Nicki Minaj - Stupid Hoe (Explicit)

2012-01-26T22:39:00.001-08:00

Chelsea Lately: Nicki Minaj

2012-01-26T22:39:00.000-08:00

EPIC Fake Football Injury - African Cup of Nations 2012 - Equatorial Gui...

2012-01-26T22:35:00.000-08:00

2012 State Of The Union Address: Enhanced Version

2012-01-26T22:34:00.000-08:00

Promo CD Placement [February]

2012-01-17T19:16:00.000-08:00

Promo CD Placement [February]

You Tube

2012-01-12T05:51:00.001-08:00

MAJOR CELEBRITY ARTISTS BOOKINGS, TOURS & DISTRIBUTION PACKAGES
LADY GAGA :
THE EDGE OF GLORY /Judas [X Factor, France 2011] Live
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VA37h2fGSLE

JAY Z & KANYE WEST
OTIS
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BoEKWtgJQAU

DRAKE:
I'M SO PROUD OF YOU
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hH_-d4jzA_Y

LIL' WAYNE:
HOW TO LOVE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K4dxmlHGmLw&feature=fvsr

NICKI MINAJ:
YOUR LOVE: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pSFyrrhKj1Q&ob=av2e

RIHANNA:
WHAT'S MY NAME
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IyCt15Cbvv8

MUSIQ SOULCHILD:
DON’T CHANGE: http://www.vevo.com/watch/musiq/dontchange/USDJM0200055

RED HOT CHILLY PEPPERS
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ZfKuUwH5aU

EMINEM:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8z6NkWiAZrs&feature=fvsr

KEISHA COLE:
TRUST: http://www.vevo.com/watch/keyshiacole/trust/USUV70901182?recSrc=artB&source=watch

MARY J. BLIGE:
BE WITHOUT YOU: http://www.vevo.com/watch/maryjblige/bewithoutyou/USUV70502382
TREY SONGZ:
I INVENTED SEX: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_zI3OeNsnvI&feature=artistob&playnext=1&list=TLK3GrREgsA2w

JILL SCOTT:
Golden : http://www.vevo.com/watch/jill-scott/golden-2010-essence-music-festival/TIVEV1017372

JAHEIM:
Put That Woman First: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TA_3n9CvBKQ

R. KELLY:
STEP IN THE NAME OF LOVE: http://www.vevo.com/watch/r-kelly/step-in-the-name-of-love/GB1600300650

CHRIS BROWN:
WITH YOU: http://www.vevo.com/watch/chris-brown/with-you/USZM20700406

BEYONCE’:
BEST THING I EVER HAD: http://www.vevo.com/watch/beyonce/best-thing-i-never-had/USSM21101064

KELLY ROWLAND:
MOTIVATION: http://www.vevo.com/watch/kelly-rowland/motivation-explicit/USUV71100571?source=instantsearch

NE-YO:
MISS INDEPENDENT: http://www.vevo.com/watch/ne-yo/miss-independent/USUV70802297

CIARA:
AND I: http://www.vevo.com/watch/ciara/and-i/USLV40500083

KERI HILSON:
ONE NIGHT STAND: http://www.vevo.com/watch/keri-hilson/one-night-stand/USUV71100363

MARIAH CAREY:
DON’T FORGET ABOUT US: http://www.vevo.com/watch/mariah-carey-1/dont-forget-about-us/USUV70501968

USHER:
THERE’S GOES MY BABY: http://www.vevo.com/watch/usher/there-goes-my-baby/USLV41000010

JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE
UNTIL THE END OF TIME: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=awpnNjvQH1Q

JENNIFER LOPEZ:
I’M GOING TO BE ALRIGHT: http://www.vevo.com/watch/jennifer-lopez/im-gonna-be-alright/USSM20301480

MAXWELL:
ASCENTION: http://www.vevo.com/watch/maxwell/ascension-dont-ever-wonder/USSM20400069

PRINCE:
PURPLE RAIN: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5l75skRMlXk

MIGUEL:
SURE THING: http://www.vevo.com/watch/miguel/sure-thing/USZM21000105?recSrc=artA&source=watch

JANET JACKSON:
WHEN I THINK OF YOU: http://www.vevo.com/watch/janet-jackson/when-i-think-of-you/USIV20300169

FANTASIA:
WHEN I SEE YOU: http://www.vevo.com/watch/fantasia/when-i-see-u/USJRV0700006

BRUNO MARS:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GP6SyyiL4to

INDIE ARIE:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mxkMlS2nuU8

ROBIN THICKE:
SWEETEST LOVE: http://www.vevo.com/watch/robin-thicke/the-sweetest-love/USUV70806597y

Run your own record label.

2012-01-11T19:58:00.001-08:00

Forgetting just one of these things can lose you significant
profits at best, but at worse can be a complete disaster!

If you are going to succeed then you need to know exactly
what you should be doing and how you should be doing it.

You need to know how to...

Beat big record labels at their own game
Find the best manufacturers for CD's, merchandise and more
Use advertising to its maximum value
License your music to build your labels profits
Understand taxes (boring but essential)
Know everything about copyrights and making money from them
Get your music sold in major record stores across the globe

It is very easy for a good artist to sell 50,000 CD's in a
year, assuming that the record label know what they are
doing!

If you have just 10 artists doing this the your label could
be generating six million dollars a year!

This is a serious business, and one I know inside out.

Social media is essential for any business these days

2012-01-11T19:57:00.001-08:00

Social media is essential for any business these days. It
does not matter what your business is, the bottom line is
you need to be using it!

Crowdsourcing is the act of outsourcing tasks to a large
community (crowd) by using an open call.

Twitter is the ultimate platform to do this on and can
provide you with phenomenal results.

As record label owners or musicians we can use Twitter to
crowdsource the audiences for our gigs.

To do this you are going to need to tweet about your gig
into your Twitter account.

The message should be short and personal and include an
incentive.

Incentives can be discounted tickets, free drinks,
merchandise or anything else that you think new fans would
want.

When choosing an incentive it is important to make sure
that it is easy to provide, free or very cheap so that you
can afford it and will appeal to your audience
(not to you!).

You need to do a little bit of work to find the most popular
hashtags related to your style of music on Twitter.

Visit hastag,org to get some ideas of the popular ones and
then use these in your tweets.

Make sure that the tweet is sent out at peak Twitter times
to get the maximum exposure and don't be afraid to tweet
about your gig more than once.

Another trick is to get your followers to retweet by simply
asking them!

You will find a huge amount will retweet about your gig if
you just ask.

Send reminders as the gig is getting nearer and keep the
pressure on people to spread the word.

This simple technique can fill a small venue without you
having to do any other marketing techniques!

If we are going to be successful as record label owners
then we need to use the technology that is available to us
to maximize our marketing.

Sync Licensing- Hidden Revenue Streams for Your Music

2012-01-11T19:52:00.000-08:00

In order for someone to “sync” a particular composition (the song, melody, lyrics, etc.) to their new project (the show, commercial, movie, etc.), they must get permission from the publisher/songwriter and acquire what is called a “sync license.”

In return, a synchronization royalty (also called a “sync fee” or “licensing fee”) is paid to the publishers and songwriters. This process grants the new content creator the right to use the music and lyrics from an existing song in their work, but NOT the existing audio recording.

For THAT, a person wishing to sync an existing recording to their new content must acquire a “master use” license from the owner of the sound recording (usually the label). In the major label world, the publisher, the songwriter, and the owner of the master recording could all be different entities. If you’re in the independent music world, it’s likely that YOU are all three people in one.
How to earn money from licensing your music
For simplicity’s sake, let’s assume you ARE all three entities in one, and that with one breath you could grant someone permission to use both your song AND your recording in their next project; what do you do next?

Well, you’ve got to find some folks that want to pay you for sync rights, right? And there are several ways to do that:

1) Begin building direct relationships with music directors for TV and film. – This method takes a lot of hustle and networking, since you’re essentially going to have to be a salesperson for your own music.

2) Join a service or list-serv (like Taxi) that posts frequent sync opportunities. – While this approach is simpler on the networking side, it generally requires that you have the ability to quickly compose and record new songs in hopes that they will be the closest fit the music director can find.

For instance, on Monday morning you see a notice that Danny Director wants a 45 second song that sounds like Johnny Cash mixed with NIN. Got that in you somewhere? If so, you could make some decent dough.

3) Find a music manager, label, agent, angel, CEO, or dictator of a small island nation who can muscle their way into the lucrative sync opportunities FOR you.

4) Or,… combine these methods AND let CD Baby do some of the work. Through our new partnership with Rumblefish, (which we’ll be officially announcing tomorrow) we’ll be able to include your music in the database of a great digital music licensing company, making it available for use in film, TV, commercials, video games, etc.

Best of all, this new partnership will ensure that you’re paid for your music’s use on YouTube, which is quickly becoming the world’s most popular place for music discovery.

I hope this overview of sync licensing helps. More details about CD Baby’s Sync Licensing program coming soon.

Music Money Jay-Z

2012-01-05T16:31:00.000-08:00

Did you know that record companies usually give you around
a 7% royalty deal.

And that is when you already have a track record!

For new artists it can be much lower!

Let's just take a moment to look at what that means for you.

If you have a CD released with a record company for $10
and you sell 10000 then...

The total sales are $10 x 10000 = $100,000

From this you get 7% which is...

$100,000 x 7% = $7000

That's it! From $100,000 in record sales of YOUR music you
make a measly $7,000!

Now let's look at if you sold the same amount online (and
it is not difficult to sell 10,000 CD's for 10 bucks
online)

On average you are likely to keep 91% of the royalties for
any CD that you sell online.

This means that from your $100,000 in sales you will keep...

$100,000 x 91% = $91,000

That's right, you will make $91,000 instead of $7,000!

That is 1300% more than a record company will give you!

Now imagine if I had put together everything I have learnt
over the years into a step-by-step systematic process that
you can use to easily...

Sell 10,000 CD's online!
Keep 91% of the royalties!
Attract fans that will buy everything, including your merchandise!
Get millions of people listening to your music!

I am opening up the chance for you to get everything I have
learnt to build a super successful record label using only
the internet and without needing any geeky knowledge!

The thing is I can only work with a limited amount of people
because I only have a certain amount of hours in the day.

Because of this I am only offering this to 50 people.

www.reverbnation.com/txk

New year– new ways to make money from your music!

2012-01-05T14:48:00.001-08:00

Here is a quick list of artist revenue streams you may not have tried to tap into yet (thanks to Hypebot for drawing our attention to some of these links).

Most likely, you won’t earn an adequate income from any one of these; but when you add them to your normal music sales and performance revenue, Santa might be able to put that extra Neumann U-87 in your stocking at the end of 2012!
10 ways musicians can earn more money this year.

1. Alternative performances and house concerts- Fill in those blank calendar dates while touring. Check out SlowBizz.com or Concerts In Your Home.

2. Sell your CDs on consignment at unusual retail locations- Ask your favorite coffee shop, barber shop, salon, restaurant, toy store, or boutique to play your music on their stereo. Then let them sell your disc at the counter and give them some of the dough.

3. Affiliate programs- You’re already sending your fans to Amazon and iTunes to purchase your music. Why not earn a little extra money for it? Check out the Amazon affiliate program and the iTunes affiliate program.

4. Offer unique merch- Have you ever wondered if your merch sales would increase if you sold leather bracelets, pink panties, or throwing stars with your band logo on them? Test it out! This might be the year to order a small quantity of that crazy merch item you’ve always dreamed of to see if it sells.

5. Sell “Direct to Fan”- Use CD Baby’s MusicStore for Facebook and Music Store Widget to sell and share music directly.

6. Digital archives- Diehard fans want to collect everything! Like Fugazi, Phish, and other famous band with cult followings, give your fans the opportunity to download every show, video, album, and single.

7. Crowdfunding- They’ve been around for a few years now, but RocketHub and Kickstarter are still generating big revenue for artists who need funds in order to launch creative projects, record albums, etc.

8. Live Streams- Perform live and stream it on a service like Ustream or Justin.tv. Ask fans to subscribe or donate!

9. Recording studio open house- If you have the budget to rent a studio for an extra hour or two during one of the days you’re recording, allow fans to pay for a behind-the-scenes experience where they can see where the magic happens, hear tracks from the upcoming release while it’s still “in the works,” and smell the smells!

10. Compose songs for fans- Offer, for a fee, to write a short song or musical dedication for a fan. Record it quickly on an acoustic guitar or piano, and collect your money!

www.boborecords.com

Bobo Records

Ice Cube talks about the next Friday movie and confirms a NWA movie on S...

The.Batikum.Remix.Instrumental

Sahdaya Angry Luva

Award-Winning Artist Rachael Sage To Release 10th Album "Haunted By You"

Industry Intern

New Fans

Veseli Ribnčan-1137 harmonikarjev (v živo)

Veseli Ribnčan-1137 harmonikarjev (v živo)

Whitney Houston Star Spangled Banner Video

Minecraft Destroying American Youth!

I Love You by A Nice Vibe

Juicy J - Stoners Night Pt 2 Ft Wiz Khalifa

get higher - JUICY J / U trippy mane - juicy j feat kreayshawn

Project Pat - Everythangs High (*NEW* PROJECT PAT ALBUM "LOUD PACK")

Nicki Minaj - Stupid Hoe (Explicit)

Chelsea Lately: Nicki Minaj

EPIC Fake Football Injury - African Cup of Nations 2012 - Equatorial Gui...

2012 State Of The Union Address: Enhanced Version

Promo CD Placement [February]

You Tube

Run your own record label.

Social media is essential for any business these days

Sync Licensing- Hidden Revenue Streams for Your Music

Music Money Jay-Z

New year– new ways to make money from your music!

Project Pat - Everythangs High (NEW PROJECT PAT ALBUM "LOUD PACK")