tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7368690546544623645Thu, 05 Sep 2024 11:23:56 +0000Jamille LuneyJamille Luney Music AnalystHot Indie MusicMusic for Spoken WordBill Board MusicGive away free musicHot Indie Music WorldHotindiemusicworldHouston ChronicleIndie artists cut out the middlemanIndie artists don't need record labelsKanye WestNeptunesNielsen SoundScanPC AdvisorPropellerhead's ReasonReason 4.0Reason 4.0 ReviewSam WaltonScott StorchSearch Engine OptimizationSpoken Word Beats Goes to TrackmasterzTimbalandTrackmasterzWal-Martcoldplaydigital sales independent recording artistshow to market your music onlinehow to sell your music onlinejamilleluney.commusic analystonline music marketingsell music digitallysell your music to independent recording artiststax digital downloadstax digital musicviolet hillWhere Music Production Is Free Knowledgehttp://trackmasterz.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Trackmasterz)Blogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7368690546544623645.post-1374517158057426922Thu, 27 Nov 2008 20:23:00 +00002008-11-27T12:33:30.071-08:00Hot Indie MusicHotindiemusicworldJamille LuneyJamille Luney Music AnalystPC AdvisorPropellerhead's ReasonReason 4.0Reason 4.0 ReviewTrackmasterzYear we preach the gospel of Propellerhead's Reason. The gospel has a new chapter by the way: Chapter 4.0. We've tried the software and read a bunches of reviews. Of all the reviews the most accurate comes from an computer magazine. No we did not say Sound on Sound and no not Computer Music. The review published in PC Advisor is the most accurate in our expert opinion. We also predicted http://trackmasterz.blogspot.com/2008/11/reason-40-review.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Trackmasterz)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7368690546544623645.post-7788989636503167152Sun, 09 Nov 2008 02:20:00 +00002008-11-08T18:20:18.787-08:00Indie Artists Promote Yourselves!!http://trackmasterz.blogspot.com/2008/11/join-hot-indie-music-world.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Trackmasterz)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7368690546544623645.post-1930885810183542464Sat, 01 Nov 2008 18:09:00 +00002008-11-01T11:14:30.853-07:00Hot Indie MusicHot Indie Music WorldJamille Luney Music AnalystAs many of you may have noticed Trackmasterz.com is now longer online. We've decided to shut our doors. It was fun, but in light of the economy and music industry we cannot ignore the truth. The truth is that it is best for indie artists to produce their own music or choose their own producer out of their own camp. This is much more affordable and realistic. Yes we're honest here, we won't http://trackmasterz.blogspot.com/2008/11/trackmasterz-closes-doors-online.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Trackmasterz)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7368690546544623645.post-5676992981378128527Tue, 05 Aug 2008 17:26:00 +00002008-08-05T10:28:36.004-07:00Spoken Word Beats Goes to TrackmasterzSpokenWordBeats.com will be combining with Trackmasterz.com in early August. What does this mean exactly? All it means is that instead of going to SpokenWordBeats.com you know go to Trackmasterz.com.http://trackmasterz.blogspot.com/2008/08/spoken-word-beats-will-be-closing.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Trackmasterz)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7368690546544623645.post-768201604799545257Mon, 16 Jun 2008 19:27:00 +00002008-06-16T12:41:49.111-07:00Indie artists cut out the middlemanIndie artists don't need record labelsJamille LuneyJamille Luney Music AnalystSam WaltonWal-MartMusic Analyst Jamille Luney wrote a great article about indie artists selling their own music. She draws and interesting parallel to Sam Walton, creator of Wal-Mart, and indie artists. It's quiet interesting and insightful. Here's the Link: http://jamilleluney.wordpress.com/2008/06/10/cut-out-the-middleman-indie-artists/http://trackmasterz.blogspot.com/2008/06/cut-out-middleman-indie-artists.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Trackmasterz)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7368690546544623645.post-2532754518183204680Wed, 21 May 2008 13:24:00 +00002008-05-21T06:46:09.320-07:00how to market your music onlinehow to sell your music onlineJamille Luneyjamilleluney.comKanye Westmusic analystNeptunesScott StorchSearch Engine OptimizationTimbalandOur Sr. Executive Producer has embarked on another career as a music Analyst. Her site jamilleluney.com offers free consultation to independent recording artists and bands. She's drawing over 10,000 hits a day and a radio talk show is in the works.Jamille's site features interviews with Timbaland, Kanye West, Scott Storch, and the Neptunes. She tells artists how to increase their sales and onlinehttp://trackmasterz.blogspot.com/2008/05/music-analyst.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Trackmasterz)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7368690546544623645.post-5131285448885717280Sun, 18 May 2008 14:21:00 +00002008-05-18T07:56:50.206-07:00Bill Board MusiccoldplayGive away free musicHouston ChronicleNielsen SoundScanonline music marketingviolet hillGiving away a couple songs is great marketing and publicity. Recent research shows that giving away a song helps increase sales. Just ask hit band Coldplay."To drum up publicity for its new single, Violet Hill, which was released last week, the band decided to give it away for a week on its Web site as a free download. On the first day it was available, the song was downloaded more than 600,000 http://trackmasterz.blogspot.com/2008/05/giving-away-free-music-pays-off.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Trackmasterz)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7368690546544623645.post-2566474767134016508Sat, 26 Apr 2008 01:19:00 +00002008-04-25T19:05:05.374-07:00digital sales independent recording artistssell music digitallysell your music to independent recording artiststax digital downloadstax digital musicMany states are pushing for taxes on digital products. In a recent article written by Anne Broache published on April 15, 2008 on CNET News.com, Broache writes: "Two years ago, a CNET News.com special report found that 15 states and the District of Columbia said that their laws and regulations meant that digital downloads should be taxed. A few months later, New Jersey joined that list. <!-- http://trackmasterz.blogspot.com/2008/04/politicians-open-door-for-independent.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Trackmasterz)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7368690546544623645.post-2384234256808393442Tue, 05 Feb 2008 04:41:00 +00002008-02-04T20:44:06.887-08:00The technological evolution has truly hit the music industry hard. Record executives never dreamed that a young college student would create a program called Napster years ago. They also thought the shutting down of Napster and serious law suits would stop downloading. They truly under estimated the intelligence of music listeners across the globe. In their ignorance and arrogance they are payinghttp://trackmasterz.blogspot.com/2008/02/door-opened-for-female-producers.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Trackmasterz)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7368690546544623645.post-1977732603306176248Thu, 03 Jan 2008 19:43:00 +00002008-01-03T11:44:27.682-08:00HELLO 2008.The music industry as we have known it is dead. The industry as we presently know it, well the truth is we don't know it. Nobody knows what is going on, how to stop downloading, let alone what does P. Diddy want to be called this year? Diddy right, no 'P'? Here is what we do know. Computers are more affordable then ever, they are only going to become more accessible, and you can http://trackmasterz.blogspot.com/2008/01/2008-music-technolgy-industry.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Trackmasterz)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7368690546544623645.post-6447662483995406402Sat, 08 Dec 2007 19:55:00 +00002007-12-08T12:05:48.151-08:00 It's the song playing RIGHT NOW!!When Jamille Luney first brought us the track (without Alicia's vocals) we were a bit sketchy. The track was hot, but really avant-garde. She was definitely pushing Alicia out of the pocket of the simple 'No One' tune blasting on the radio.After we added the vocals we received not complaints from Alicia or her management and it scored over 40,000 plays on MySpacehttp://trackmasterz.blogspot.com/2007/12/our-remix-of-alicia-keys-no-one.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Trackmasterz)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7368690546544623645.post-8987112012987622280Mon, 12 Nov 2007 03:22:00 +00002007-11-13T19:46:43.570-08:00Jamille Luney, our Sr. Executive producer, just produced a track with Beyonce on the vocals. It's sick and it's playing on the player below. Jamille is making a name for herself as a producer. We need another female producer in the game and the collab with Beyonce definitely won't hurt. Congrats to our sister and boss, Jamille Luney. width="450" height="345" name="mp3player" align="" http://trackmasterz.blogspot.com/2007/11/beyonce-produced-by-jamille.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Trackmasterz)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7368690546544623645.post-6976740376120209453Fri, 09 Nov 2007 17:54:00 +00002007-11-11T19:27:03.754-08:00We scored a deal through our executive producer Jamille Luney to remix Nas &amp; Alicia Keys to our track "Mysterious". You can listen to the remix here. Nas' portion fit perfectly, but Alicia's vocals did not come out so well (sorry to say). There was litte we could do, we just received the vocal tracks and were left to fend for ourselves. We tried every trick in the book, sped it up slowed http://trackmasterz.blogspot.com/2007/11/our-nas-alicia-keys-remix.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Trackmasterz)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7368690546544623645.post-4080821530810839040Thu, 25 Oct 2007 04:28:00 +00002007-11-13T19:45:20.793-08:00Sorry guys we have not posted anything in a long time. Things have been crazy. We will not lie, we love our independent artists. Hell, we're independent artists. However, the economy has been terrible so sales have been down. Therefore we've been focusing on selling exclusive tracks to labels. We have to cover over head. We're still here for you guys and you are our number one focus with http://trackmasterz.blogspot.com/2007/10/long-time.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Trackmasterz)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7368690546544623645.post-5312997073557014763Fri, 05 Oct 2007 02:18:00 +00002007-10-04T19:39:04.392-07:00Somebody asked our executive producer what software we use to produce music. We use Propellerheads Reason 3.0 We received the 3.5 update, but never got around to loading it. We plan to and we're excited that the 4.0 is in beta or soon to be.Would we recommend Reason? We recommend using what program works best for you. Reason is our top pick and we would advise experimenting with it first. http://trackmasterz.blogspot.com/2007/10/reason-30.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Trackmasterz)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7368690546544623645.post-5435034726835413780Wed, 03 Oct 2007 16:58:00 +00002007-10-03T10:45:56.523-07:00Almost everybody needs a manager because nobody is accepting unsolicited material. The question is how do I find one? If you're looking on you're own stop looking at those big major labels (unless you know somebody on the inside). Look at small labels who are making waves. The perfect example would be Hidden Beach Records. This is a smaller indie label that houses Jill Scott. Nobody even http://trackmasterz.blogspot.com/2007/10/need-manager.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Trackmasterz)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7368690546544623645.post-2990201461745810001Wed, 03 Oct 2007 04:46:00 +00002007-10-02T21:59:45.540-07:00How many times have you let people listen to your tracks and get comments like "the mix is off" or "EQ that differently". They may in fact have a valid point. However, if the person you are talking to is a music business contact (i.e A&R, entertainment lawyer, or manager) then their critique is probably a bull crap excuse just to stall you or string you along and keep taking money. Sad but http://trackmasterz.blogspot.com/2007/10/is-your-beat-really-hot.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Trackmasterz)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7368690546544623645.post-9059410942610362843Tue, 02 Oct 2007 13:16:00 +00002007-10-02T06:28:30.465-07:00This by far is her best work. If you're a Queen Latifah fan and you have not seen it you should be ashamed. If you're not a Queen Latifah fan you should be ashamed. Why are we talking about it? We're into film as well, we just only know how to make the sound in respect to movie production. However, we do love movies!! Everyone at Trackmasterz and Spoken Word Beats loves this film!! What http://trackmasterz.blogspot.com/2007/10/queen-latifahs-last-holiday.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Trackmasterz)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7368690546544623645.post-453558334361780054Sat, 29 Sep 2007 21:59:00 +00002007-09-29T15:08:12.644-07:00We're esctatic and could not be happier for our sister company. They have a great team of producers and creative staff. We wish them all the success and we encourage all of our fans and customers to visit them spokenwordbeats.comSpoken Word artists, we know you're hot but spice it up a little bit with your performances, stay unpredictable. That keeps the audience coming and guessing. Perhaps http://trackmasterz.blogspot.com/2007/09/spoken-word-beats-arrives.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Trackmasterz)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7368690546544623645.post-7170698052642262540Mon, 24 Sep 2007 01:40:00 +00002007-09-23T18:46:40.976-07:00 Not all production companies are industry approved so it's best to verify. GOOGLE the name of the company and their producers to see their discography, reputation, customer reviews, and client roster. Always use an industry approved production company, even if it's not trackmasterz.Best wishes Indie artists.http://trackmasterz.blogspot.com/2007/09/indie-artists-beware-of-non-approved.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Trackmasterz)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7368690546544623645.post-6023530492872613950Thu, 20 Sep 2007 04:59:00 +00002007-09-29T16:26:51.528-07:00We already coined Scott Storch to be a linear producer with his infectious melodies. So how does Storch concoct such contagious tracks? Take a look at what we found out from Remix magazines' interview.Scott Storch's Studio Akai MPC2000XL, MPC3000<!--end paragraph--> E-mu Vintage Pro sound module <!--begin paragraph-->Novation SuperNova synth <!--end paragraph-->http://trackmasterz.blogspot.com/2007/09/scott-storchs-studio-equipment.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Trackmasterz)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7368690546544623645.post-5252750744973034034Thu, 20 Sep 2007 04:27:00 +00002007-09-29T16:31:04.838-07:00Over the years Timbaland has become one of the most dominant music producers in the world. Go to any country and chances are somebody knows who you're talking about when you say Timbaland. How does he do it? Timbaland does not let too many secrets out, but we do know some of his equipment he's used in the past. The inventory list we have came after an interview with Remix magazine.Timbaland'shttp://trackmasterz.blogspot.com/2007/09/what-studio-equipment-timbaland-is.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Trackmasterz)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7368690546544623645.post-3665385794439518420Thu, 20 Sep 2007 04:16:00 +00002007-09-19T21:27:30.352-07:00Aspiring music producers, There are hundreds of software programs and tons production equipment. How do you choose which one? The answer is right between your eyes. Whatever works best for you!! JayZ has used tracks made on an AKAI MPC 2000 from Kanye West. JayZ has also used tracks made using Pro Tools, AKAI MPC, and other various sound modules/key boards from http://trackmasterz.blogspot.com/2007/09/how-to-pick-which-program-to-produce.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Trackmasterz)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7368690546544623645.post-559006663345714502Thu, 20 Sep 2007 03:03:00 +00002007-09-29T15:12:26.478-07:00The female producer dubbed as "the female Timbaland" (Jamille Luney) produced a rendition of Billie Holiday's "Don't Explain". It's not only impressive in instrumentation, it's amazing someone her age knows anything about the great Lady Day. We've been told Luney is an avid Billie Holiday fan (it's stated on her MySpace).To hear Jamille's rendition of "Don't Explain" visit her MySpacehttp://trackmasterz.blogspot.com/2007/09/new-rendition-of-billie-holidays-dont.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Trackmasterz)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7368690546544623645.post-8386184809846827142Mon, 17 Sep 2007 11:21:00 +00002007-09-17T04:29:25.122-07:00We came across an interview with four major A&amp;R's on allhiphop.com. The A&amp;R's interviewed include Lenny S. Vice (Vice President of A&amp;R at Rocafella/Def Jam since 1996), Riggs Morales (Senior Director of A&amp;R for Shady Records), Jason Mazur (A&amp;R Coordinator/Scout at TVT Records), and Kenny Scalido AKA Tick (Director of A&amp;R at Warner Brothers Records).You can read the http://trackmasterz.blogspot.com/2007/09/interview-with-major.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Trackmasterz)0