Elektra record label president Jeff Castelaz on how to get a record deal

Elektra record label president Jeff Castelaz on how to get a record deal Forget about the fairy tale that you heard about. Getting the record deal is not the goal. It’s just the very beginning. That’s when the real hard work starts. The record deal is not what it used to be, and record labels certainly…

ByPMMJanuary 1, 20120Comments

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Justin Bieber in the studio

Justin Bieber in the studio This kid got talent. No doubt. In this behind-the-scenes clip you see Justin Bieber lay down the lead and some of the harmonies for his hit song “As Long As You Love Me”. Superstar producer Rodney “Darkchild” Jerkins is guiding the young enigma through the motions. Very cool. http://youtu.be/lv3KB4SFaMg

ByPMMJanuary 1, 20120Comments

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Are you really a record producer?

Are you really a record producer? Hear songwriter and record producer Rico Love (Beyonce, Usher, Nelly) give us an earful on what it means to be a real record producer. Just producing an instrumental backing track is not enough. You have to guide the whole process from start to the very finish, and provide creative…

ByPMMJanuary 1, 20120Comments

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Alicia Keys & Eve Working on “SPEECHLESS”

A quick behind-the-scenes look at recording artist Alicia Keys and Eve's work on the song "SPEECHLESS". Pretty cool. http://youtu.be/_vwTVYF1x0I

ByPMMApril 5, 20110Comments

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How Jay-Z started a $450 Million Empire

Jay-Z has parlayed artistic success into financial fortune valued at up to $450 million, according to Forbes. Jay-Z's forays into the business world are described in a new book by Forbes writer Zack O'Malley Greenburg, entitled Empire State of Mind: How Jay-Z went from rags-to-riches.

ByPMMMarch 29, 20110Comments

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One-on-one with Jay-Z

Hear Hip Hop mogul Jay-Z's views on life and politics.

ByPMMNovember 16, 20100Comments

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Pharrell on making it in the music business

Have a plan B, C, and D ready people. That's how tough the music business is. Hear some very candid advice from superstar record producer and artist Pharrell.

ByPMMJune 9, 20090Comments

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