Creating Opportunities to Earn Money in The Music Industry

There are still so many artistes out there who are unaware of the various opportunities from which they can earn.  One must admit that selling music or earn money from making music has changed drastically over the past few years; Yet many artistes still depend largely on income earned from live performance.  At New Image Promotions we understand how frustrating it is to continuously pump cash into promotion and not earn from it for months and even years.  Hence, we have sought to assist artistes we represent in positioning themselves to earn raw cash from their own music and watch them reap the benefits.   Are you an artiste frustrated from spending without financial returns?  We invite you and others to get on board with us, we are ready, willing and able to help you generate cash from the music you make.  Email us now at newimagepromo@gmail.com to get on board. 

Tafari's "Fire" Continue it's Rage

Tafari's "Fire" continues it rage entering TEMPO's Cross Caribbean Countdown, rapidly setting its footprints in the sand as the definitive Caribbean music countdown as well as iTunes US Top 200 Chart and HYPE TV Jamaica's charts respectively.    FIRE EP is available on iTunes http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/fire-ep/id503881714

J Nyle Young Emerging R&B/Dancehall Reggae Singer

 Although growing up to music, it was not his first career choice, "I actually wanted to be an orthopedic surgeon....

The Jamaican music industry is vibrant with many aspiring artistes to emerge.  Young Jamaicans are very much hip on Hip-Hop, Electro, Pop, Rock, Alternative, Soul, Jazz, R&B and the list goes on.  Adele, Rihanna, Chris Brown to name a few, gets as much airtime locally as Vybz Kartel, Popcaan or Mavado.  Many are quite familiar with the underground music and emerging artistes of the various genres but how many people know or have interest in knowing what these youngsters in the Jamaican underground music industry are really singing?  Let us introduce you to J Nyle, a Jamaican R&B/Dancehall-Reggae singer, songwriter and producer.

J Nyle is the son of  Fiona and Trevor Morris Sr. He was born on March 10th 1994 and was given the names Trevor Jordan Morris Jr.

Although growing up to music, it was not his first career choice, "I actually wanted to be an orthopedic surgeon growing up because I have a family filled with doctors and nurses and saw it as a family trend to continue that path and also because I had a liking for that profession at that early time of my life.  I was shy when it came to public appearances and wasn't confident when it came to my talent until I got bold and took on my first performance in high school at an award ceremony."

At age 13, J nyle was already independently producing his own music, by 14, his father furnished him with a recording studio which in fact is the most honorable milestone in his career.  By 16 J already gained a bit of popularity in high school when he started performing at school concerts but that was where it stood still for a while.

"My mom was strict when it came to my school work so I couldn't do the things I wanted to do with my music until I finished school, but still I managed to simultaneously concentrate on my education while building my professional persona."

In 2011 one of his greatest accomplishment is the debut of his first music video Jamaican HYPE TV channel.  He went on to upload a video on youtube which generated 2000-4000 views in a few hours.  This he thought was extraordinary as the video gained 15000+ views in its first week and entered the HYPE TV VTX charts.  "Speaking frankly, music now is monetary, so my video did not get as much exposure as expected but it was all good."

"I try to be different, instead of sticking to one style of music, I try do other like pop, dance, electro and any other I feel like doing" he said

Now a graduate, J nyle is ready to take on music full time. To find out more or follow this youngster click the link provided and check him out http://youtu.be/am_tjcOr-lc

Busy Signal Reassures Fans: Speaks Confidently About His Current Case of Abscounding Bail in the United States of America

"In this a time of reflection, I would like to thank my fans who have supported me through this difficult situation and who will continue to support me. Your messages and prayers via social networks and via members of my team are what have brought light to the darkness of my cell.

I have never admitted that I was involved in any drug deal or drug arrangement. I waived my rights to an extradition trial here in Jamaica, so that I can return to the US to face a charge of absconding bail ONLY. This incident took place ten (10) years ago before I even considered becoming an artiste.

As you can understand, this is a difficult time for me, however during my time away, my fans will not be left with a void - there are several unreleased tracks that will definitely keep you "busy" until my return. I recently released my album Reggae Music Again, which debuted at number 5 on the Billboard Reggae charts. On my recent tour of Amsterdam andParis, we shot elements for the video to the title track of the album. It features cameos from Marcia Griffiths, Queen Ifrica and Anthony B and that will be released in a couple of weeks.

For my fans overseas, my management team has been in dialogue with promoters who have all shown their support for me and my situation and for that I thank them.

For my family, you have stood by me through thick and thin and I know you will continue to do so. In my time away, I have made the necessary arrangements with my management team to have you taken care of until my return.

To my band. Hi-Voltage, you have toured the world with me and have been a tower of strength. Continue to make good music until I return, cause the mission will continue.

I know that my facebook page has been inactive for a while, but, starting this week, Shane Brown, head of Juke Boxx management team, will assume direct control of my twitter account - @busysignal_turf and my facebook page - www.facebook.com/OneBusySignal. I will be kept updated so please continue to send your love, support and prayers through these channels, as they keep me going.

To my legal team, KD Knight, Bert Samuels and Roxanne Mars, your positive words and unfailing belief and support in me and my case have made this situation a little easier to bear. Thank you very much.

Finally my friends, my fans and my family, thank you again from the depths of my heart. Please keep me in your prayers. "We not going down, cause God alone controls my destiny"

411 - Burning Issues

The Jamaican Reggae/Dancehall scene was really buzzing over the past week when the industry received shocking news of one its ace Dancehall artiste Busy Signals extradition request to the United States on drug charges.  Busy Signal was arrested on his return to the island from Amsterdam. Meanwhile, Beenie Man publicly apologized to the gay community in a four minute long message. One Jamaican newspaper reported that a spokesperson for the Rototom Sunsplash Festival said, "Beenie Man's Olive Branch to gays last week took incredible courage."  Meanwhile Beenie's long time music rival Bounty Killer, does not believe his move is courageous.  In a Blackberry messenger broadcast, Bounty Killer expressed that  "we must just leave dem (Gays) alone unto God still and let peace reign" however he is not sorry "fi nothing that I said or song I'm sorry to know it offended anybody".  The 90s Mega Dancehall star asked, "when since a money control Jamaicans morals."  He said, "Gays must stop fight we music and we must leave Gays alone that's it f#@ck apology" 


Awarded!
Winston 'Wee Pow" Powell, founder of the legendary Stone Love Sound is the proud recipient of a Lifetime Achievement Award for his contribution to the Reggae/Dancehall genre.  Powell received his award in St. Elizabeth courtesy of Chiney K Production along with Sizzla who received the Cultural Ambassador Award and Bounty Killer, the Iconic Award

GOSPEL MUSIC'S RISING STAR PATRICK DOPSON ADDED TO GOSPEL IN THE SON LINEUP

PLANTATION, FL, (May 23, 2012) - Patrick Dopson, gospel music's hottest rising star, has been added to the fast-selling Gospel in the SON Outreach Music Fest, which will be on June 9th, 2012 at the Central Broward Regional Park & Stadium.
Dopson will make his first South Florida appearance at the Gospel in the SON Outreach (GITSO) launch press conference 6 - 9 p.m. May 30th at the Holiday Inn Express and Suites Plantation, 1701 N. University Dr., Plantation, FL 33322.
Dodson, known as a Worship Leader, Singer, and Songwriter, released his critically acclaimed album ‘Open The Heavens' on May 1, 2012, through his independent label, Oilonit Music.
"With the song ‘Keep Me' climbing into Billboard's top 30 and ‘Open The Heavens' being selected by Maranatha! Music for the Top 25 Gospel Praise & Worship Songs 2012 Edition CD, it's overwhelming to see how God is using the music," Dopson said. "It's an eight year vision that has been both trying and rewarding."
Dopson, who is currently on a 30-city radio tour, will make two appearances in South Florida before the June 9th Music Fest. He is joining local gospel soloists Nigel Lewis and Second Chance; saxophonist Jowee Omicil; and Christian Contemporary Rock Band UnMasKd at the May 30th press conference and will appear at area Wal-Marts June 6, 2012 for in-store CD signing.

"With his new album released May 1st, there is no better place for Patrick Dopson to be introduced to South Florida than at Gospel in the SON Music Fest," said Colin Forbes, Director of Ministry and Production, and President of Class Act Management Group Inc., the festival's organizers. "It seems the heavens have really opened up for Patrick, GITSO and South Florida."
Beginning his life in music ministry at age seven, Dopson played drums and sang in the church his father pastored in Selma, Ala. Since then, he has worked alongside some of the most-respected artists and pastors, including as a writer and singer on Fred Hammond's first GRAMMY ® Award-winning project, "Free To Worship." Dopson has shared the stage and opened for artists such as Israel Houghton, Martha Munizzi, Yolanda Adams, Ruben Studdard, Tamela Mann, and Vanessa Bell Armstrong.
"Patrick Dopson is one of this generation's greatest voices," said Munizzi. "He is a true worshiper with a fresh sound and is anointed with a unique ability to lead God's people into His presence."
Dopson has also been featured as a guest artist on albums by Grammy-nominated legend, John P. Kee, one of which charted in the top 3 on Billboard Gospel.
At the Gospel in the Son Music Fest on June 9th, Dopson joins a stellar lineup of artists including Double Platinum achiever Fred Hammond; Urban Gospel performers Pastor Marvin Sapp and Tye Tribbett; Caribbean Music Hall of Famer Carlene Davis; and Christian Contemporary group JARS of Clay, plus many other recognizable and spiritually charged artists across every genre of gospel music.
To view the complete lineup visit, http://www.gospelintheson.com/artists.php.
Tickets are on sale now for $45 and up at www.itickets.com, www.Ticketweb.com and http://www.gospelintheson.com/tickets.php.

About Gospel In The SON Outreach
Gospel in the Son Outreach (GITSO) is founded by Class Act Management Group Inc., headquartered in Plantation, FL. It is committed to the development, advancement and restoring of communities one family at a time through praise, worship and festivities.
OVERVIEW
What: Gospel in the SON Outreach launch press conference
When: 6- 9 p.m. Wednesday, May 30, 2012
Where: Holiday Inn Express and Suites Plantation, 1701 N. University Dr., Plantation
Program to include:
• Performances and appearances by Patrick Dopson, Jowee Omicil, Second Chance and UnMaskd
• Presentations by community organizations including Love Over Violence & Evil (LOVE) and Father Focus
Media: For interview requests and/or to confirm attendance, please contact Maurice Tucker at pr@johnalessiprfirm.com.
Media truck parking is available at the back entrance/ramp into the facility.
For more information, go to www.gospelintheson.com or call 855.GO.GITSO (464-4876).

The Top-Earning Dead Musicians

According to Forbes website the Top -Earning Dead Musicians are as follows:-

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Last week, FORBES launched its annual Halloween-spooky special package on the top-earning dead celebrities. Atop the list was MichaelJackson, who earned $170 million last year–more than any other departed star, and more than any living musical act besides U2.

The late King of Pop wasn’t the only musician on the list. Among the top 13 postmortem money-makers, five were musicians. All of them saw strong earnings from a combination of recorded music, publishing, image and likeness rights, and a slew of other revenue streams opened up by savvy executors. And what better day than October 31st to take a deeper look at their finances.

30 imagesPhotos: The Top-Earning Dead Celebs

Video: Inside The Dead Celebs List

8 imagesPhotos: Michael Jackson's Financial Life After Death

Michael Jackson is the best example of how a star can continue to shine from beyond the grave, both musically and financially. His estate made a flurry of deals in the wake of his death, including a seven-year music deal with Sony worth as much as $250 million. Another $60 million rolled in for the rights to This Is It, which subsequently became the highest-grossing concert film and documentary of all time.

More recently, DVD sales and publishing royalties from Jackson’s stake in the Sony/ATV publishing catalog and his own Mijac Music have added double-digit millions to his annual take. Next up: A Cirque du Soleil show, “Michael Jackson: The Immortal World Tour.”

Michael Jackson may be the King of Pop and of postmortem earnings, but Elvis will always be the King of Rock and Roll. That’s not a bad line of afterlife work, either—Presley racked up $55 million last year, the bulk of which came from Graceland admissions, licensing and merchandising, and a Cirque du Soleil show of his own. CKx, the company that bought the bulk of the Presley estate from daughter Lisa Marie, was acquired by billionaire Leon Black’s Apollo Global Management in June.

Third on the list is John Lennon, who pulled in $12 million. The former Beatle was killed in New York City over 30 years ago, but his estate continues to collect cash. Buoyed by long-awaited inclusion in the iTunes Store, the Beatles sold 1.6 million albums in 2010, tenth-best of any musical act dead or alive. In addition to those royalties, Lennon earns from the group’s Cirque du Soleil show and from licensing deals with the likes of Cisco and Mont Blanc.

Jimi Hendrix ranks fourth with $7 million. The original guitar hero endures with his song Foxy Lady currently running in an HP campaign and a wave of new releases in the works.

This year, the Hendrix estate partnered with Amazon to release an exclusive fifth disc to go along with his four-disc Winterland boxed set. In addition, two more live DVDs were added to the mix, supplementing income from sales of Hendrix’s music.

Rounding out the top five is George Harrison, with $6 million. The youngest Beatle continues to earn from the beloved group’s immortal popularity. Like bandmate John Lennon, his earnings enjoyed a boost from the 1.6 million albums the group sold in 2010, as well as the Cirque du Soleil show and licensing deals.

To compile our list, we spoke to agents, lawyers and other sources to estimate each star’s gross earnings (before taxes, administrative fees and other costs) from October 2010 to October 2011. Two departed stars who didn’t quite make the top five: Amy Winehouse and Tupac Shakur.Alhough Harrison did pen hits like “Here Comes the Sun” and “Something,” his songwriting catalog is somewhat smaller than Lennon’s, as is the demand for image and likeness rights, hence the lower earnings.

A regular on this list in the ten years following his untimely departure, Shakur has sold over 75 million-records worldwide, the bulk of that coming after his death. Seven of his 11 platinum albums were released posthumously, but there hasn’t been another since 2006. He still made an estimated $4 million over the past year thanks to music sales and licensing.

As for Winehouse, her opus Back To Black sold 175,000 units in the month after her death, but it wasn’t quite enough to boost her earnings to the $6 million mark required to make this list. The beehived diva may yet make the list, though–her estate has just announced that her third album, Lionness: Hidden Treasures, will be released on December 5th.