So you want to be great, huh? Yeah, me too.
I want to be a great songwriter, producer, and musician. Am I currently great? No, but I’m moving that way.
And you can move toward greatness too. That’s what this…
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7 things to do once you get booked for a show
Congratulations! You just secured a date from a top promoter. You locked it in. Negotiated, signed, sealed and delivered. \However, your work has only just begun. Once the show is booked, here are 11 things that you should do right…
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7 ways to find an artist manager
The manager is the most important person in your operation. Your manager is your teammate. Your partner. Your friend. The two of you are in it together. Us versus the world.
The manager is the liaison between the artist and…
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17 Ways Artists Can Make Money in 2020
Artists have more control over their careers than ever before. But one of the biggest challenges facing artists is making money.
According to the MIDiA report Independent Artists: The Age of Empowerment:
Artists’ income vary widely. Streaming income, along with…
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How to make your music stand out
With so many artists releasing music and taking to the online world, is there any room left for up and comers to grab the attention of an audience?
Today, we know that people divide their time between a variety of…
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Kingston Elite Music
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Kash releases new single "Outside"
Unuh Réady⁉?We Outside! Look out for this single on all digital platforms. Cover Art by Oneil Designs produced by Kingston Elite.
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10 Jobs for Songwriters
Songwriters have a special place in our culture. If you’re a songwriter, you’re not simply playing music, you’re imbuing our lives with a soundtrack that is evocative, thought provoking, and deeply meaningful.
Most artists have a songwriter, or several, and…
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Studio UPT Dubs & Jingles
Artists that are currently available. Our years of experience working in Kingston with the top names in Dancehall and Reggae allow us to quickly produce dubplates with the highest quality sound in all formats. If the artist that you are
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Riddim Special Offer: Summer Flash Sale
Riddim Special Offer!!! Starting July 1st until the end of Summer, We are offering 50% OFF on Exclusive Licenses for all of our riddims. Use coupon code SUMMER at checkout and receive 50% discount on your order.
Why Dancehall Isn't Mainstream in the U.S
In the first week of May, the American music industry commenced a semi-annual tradition: singling out a lone piece of Jamaican music and sending it up the charts. Last year's lucky winner was “Walking Trophy,” a confidence-boosting single by Hoodcelebrityy…
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How to create a context for your music
Online audiences are a powerful engine. When people listen online, they can easily share your music far and wide. Getting discovered is not dependent on someone walking into a record store, and it’s easy to find out who’s listening and…
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KuRt d fLuRt releases his sophomore single "Never Have It"
KuRt d fLuRt releases his sophomore single "Never Have It" which was recorded and produced at Kingston Elite Studio. The term "Never Have It" simply means not being financially privileged and Kurt does a good job as he reflects on…
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Songwriting: How to stay in love with the craft
We hate songwriting when things aren’t flowing.
Okay, that’s not totally true. I always love the craft of songwriting, but I get super frustrated when nothing is showing up even though I am. When I’ve been working on a song…
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Jamaica Carnival 2019
Its Carnival Time Again !!! Escape to beautiful Jamaica between now and April 31st? Book with us now for an amazing deal, 10% Discount on weekly stay. 25% Discount on monthly stay. Breakfast included. Dont wait another second book now!!!
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12 Simple Ways to Be a Happier and More Productive Artist
Pursuing a career in the music business isn't easy, nor is it for the thin-skinned. In fact, with all the challenges one has to face to get noticed, it can actually be pretty darn depressing. Here are 12 quick, simple…
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Songwriting: How to write a Hit Song
How do they do it? Why does a Bob Marley or a Sean Paul song capture a listener’s attention the way they do? What is their secret, what’s the formula? If all of us songwriters had the answers to these…
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Songwriting: 5 Ways to Increase your Productivity
There are many ways to increase your productivity, not only as a songwriter, but with life in general. There are several websites, books and blogs dedicated to this topic but here are just a few ideas to point you in…
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Artist – Act Like a Business?
Artist – Act Like a Business?
We’ve all heard it before. An artist must “act like a business” or risk an impoverished existence. I appreciate the thought: Without ceaseless attention to things like planning, budgeting, organizing and marketing a music…
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Singers: Everything You Need to Know About Taking Care of Your Voice
Take care of your instrument, people. We can’t stress that enough. You already know the importance of cultivating the vocal instrument through breathing and proper technique. Today we’re going to talk maintenance.
If you think of breathing and vocal technique…
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