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Industry 101: Jana Fleishman Interview
Receptionist: Jana Fleishman’s Office
DX: Hi, is Ms. Fleishman available?
Receptionist: May I ask who’s calling?
DX: Brian Sims, HipHopDX.com.
Receptionist: May I ask what this is in regards to?
DX: Sure, an interview request.
Receptionist: For who?
DX: For her.
Receptionist: For her?
DX: Yes, for her.
Jana Fleishman is, by many accounts, one of the best people in the business…. which is tough to explain, given her larger-than-life day job of handling publicity for the world’s biggest Hip Hop and R&B artists at the world’s most famous rap label. The totally unassuming and down-to-earth Fleishman persona masks a storybook tale of hard-fought professional victories at many of this industry’s most important recording labels. What began in the early nineties as an internship has blossomed into one of the most powerful positions in urban music. Somehow, as it would appear from my brief exchange with her receptionist, she’s managed to perfect the art of publicity without becoming consumed by the public herself.
So much so that I had to convince her that I wasn’t out for personal information or juicy details about the celebrity lives that she offers for mass consumption- before she’d agree to an interview. In this installment of Industry 101, DX learns from a true media professional- Island Def Jam Publicity guru, Jana Fleishman.
Read it all here....
http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/features/id.1216 Receptionist: Jana Fleishman’s Office DX: Hi, is Ms. Fleishman available? Receptionist: May I ask who’s calling? ... more -
Def Jam/TAG Records Announce Plans For First Artist
His record label is a joint venture between Def Jam and a corporation known for producing health and beauty products. His label mate is infamous for YouTube clips which feature her scarfing down Papa John's pizzas. Q understands people will be skeptical of him, as he tries to establish a career on TAG Records.
"I'm a rapper at the end of the day," Q tells Billboard magazine. "I'm not here to just promote the TAG brand. I'm an artist, and I'm here to promote my music."
While acts such as Cool Kids and Tyga have found success using major corporations to avoid the financial risks of recording on a major label, fans can be slow to accept an artist who seems more interested in advertising products than making music.
FInd out more here....
http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.7659 His record label is a joint venture between Def Jam and a corporation known for producing health and beauty products. His label mate i... more -
The Roots 'Rising Up' video
Another laid-back track from Def Jam's The Roots to get you in the mood for summer.
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Jay-Z and Live Nation Hook Up!!!
In yet another sign of the changing times in the music industry, Jay-Z is about to close a massive deal with Live Nation, the concert promoter that is breaking its way into the territory of record labels.
I think this is definitely an interesting move...but it bugs that it's Jay-Z, who is clearly abandoning Def Jam for mo' dolla bills. I thought dood was retired? But hey, this definitely seems like a sign of the times for record labels. The musical forefront is abound with crazy issues yo! In yet another sign of the changing times in the music industry, Jay-Z is about to close a massive deal with Live Nation, the concert ... more -
JAY-Z, MARY J BLIGE REVEAL TOUR PLANS
Jay-Z and Mary J. Blige will tour this spring in what will be one of the most potent urban music bills in recent memory. The "Heart of the City" outing begins March 22 in Miami. Jay-Z and Mary J. Blige will tour this spring in what will be one of the most potent urban music bills in recent memory. The "Hea... more
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Jay-Z Leaving Def Jam
Rapper/entrepreneur Jay-Z is stepping down as president/CEO of Def Jam Records after three years with the label.
Then in like 2 weeks he will say "I'm back yall", then he'll retire again, then come back, drop and album, retire, then come back again. Rapper/entrepreneur Jay-Z is stepping down as president/CEO of Def Jam Records after three years with the label. ... more -
DJ Johnny Juice, Public Enemy producer, Swiss Chris, John Legends MD/Drummer Battl...
Some footage of the DJ Johnny Juice and Swiss Chris Battle at the Pyramid Lounge in NYC recently. They really rip it up and if you want to see more, just go to:
http://www.livevideo.com/swisschris777
Swiss Chris is John Legends Music Director and Drummer and founder of SWISS, Saving With Instruments Samples and Soundz that helps people all over the world, recently doing a benefit for Aung San Suu Kyi, leader of the nonviolent movement for human rights and democracy in Burma (Myanmar), and Nobel laureate who has been jailed most of the last 10 years for speaking out about freedom.
Swiss recently signed with CPR Recording as a producer, writer and artist and will be working on the revival of the Last Poets. The Last Poets is a group of poets and musicians who arose from the late 1960s African American civil rights movement's black nationalist thread. Their name is taken from a poem by the South African revolutionary poet Keorapetse Kgositsile, who believed he was in the last era of poetry before guns would take over.
The Last Poets have been cited as one of the earliest influences on what would become hip-hop music; critic Jason Ankeny writes, "With their politically charged raps, taut rhythms, and dedication to raising African-American consciousness, the Last Poets almost single-handedly laid the groundwork for the emergence of hip-hop.
DJ Johnny Juice Remix master and legendary Strong Island DJ, producer and master turntablist, DJ Johnny Juice brings over a decade of vital elements to many of the hottest Hip Hop projects ever created. Juice's work with the first two Public Enemy albums has been embedded into hip hop history. His renowned remixes and highly-sought after engineering skills make him a valuable commodity. His intelligent approach to the rap terrain has maneuvered him into being a respected asset on the forefront of a new music revolution. Some footage of the DJ Johnny Juice and Swiss Chris Battle at the Pyramid Lounge in NYC recently. They really rip it up and if you wa... more -
JADAKISS IS OFFICIALLY ON THE ROC (ROC A FELLA RECORDS)
This video is hillarious...
Jay-Z introduces Jadakiss... and dude can't remember any of his lyrics for the 2 songs DJ Green Lantern throws on....
the southwest "wanna get away" tag line at the end is classic... This video is hillarious... ... more -
Flo Rida feat. Rick Ross & Brisco - Birthday (Remix)
That hot ish.
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