Freshman 10: Who are most of these People?

Not for nothing but, I really like Nipsey, Jay Rock and Jay Cole, but I'm trying to figure out how they pick this entire list. I must be "Buzz by Region". I'm a huge music fan and I I am always looking for the next best artist, and it's crazy to say I haven't heard a lot of music from at least 5 of these dudes.

Let me do my research!

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Jay-Z Speaks on Hard Knock Life

Real hot documentary. If you are a true Jay-Z fan you got to love it!

50 cent Finally Get's Green-light for "Things Fall Apart"

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Rapper-turned-actor Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson and Randall Emmett have greenlight their next feature, "Things Fall Apart," through their Cheetah Vision Films banner with Jackson starring.

Project's scheduled to begin five weeks of lensing in May in Michigan with Mario Van Peebles directing from a script by Jackson and Brian Miller. The film centers around a star football running back, played by Jackson, who faces a personal tragedy as well as his own mortality while in his senior year in college.

Unfortunately Curtis's ability to make music is completely non-existent anymore, so hopefully he can revive himself through acting. I mean, if you are that filthy rich, what do you have to lose?

Drake : Sprite Commercial

Yeah I know I'm a little late with this one, but I caught this again on the big screen as I was watching previews for movies before Shutter Island started (Which was an o-kay movie... a little too long and dragged out if you ask me). I don't think I have ever seen a brand commercial that represents an artist like this. This is creativity at it's finest!

The Spotlight is on Jersey's #1 Artist Showcase "The Industry's Alternative Showcase Series"

Come witness the top notch music industry event in NJ. Each and every showcase is a star-studded event with artists from all genres performing their hits in front of major label A&Rs and the upper echelon of music executives that represent marketing companies, publishing companies, management companies and so much more!!!

With our 1 year anniversary slowly creeping up we continue to set the top notch standard of how a quality and productive showcase should run. every artist competes for a prize package that will get them exclusive exposure. Take a look at some of our previous prizes to the winners

-Mobile content deal which includes new media marketing tools
-1 hour free studio time at Pantheon Studios
-Feature act for All-star Comedy show hosted by Star & Buckwild
-Interview on Drahma Magazine Radio
-Feature opening act for one of the biggest showcases in NYC "Get Ur Buzz Up"
-Consulting meeting with #1 online marketing company "The Industry's Alternative" www.industrysalternative.com

Every showcase we always have a new Prize package, so you never know what you are going to get when you attend.

Location: "Marlos" Irvington NJ 702 Lyons Avenue

Registration to perform is $40.00

Winner gets prize package that is worth 1100.00

Slots are filling up rapidly so if interested in performing make sure you hit up
Apex: 973-954-7842
CEO of "The Industry's Alternative".

Or Monique Bass
646-897-6690

Check out pics from some of our previous showcases.....

Ludacris is back with a Smash Video

As I was watching the Jets getting their ass handed to them, I decided to flip through the channels and I bumped into this video. I must say me and my boys were starstruck as we watch all the effects and beautiful women with their booties bouncing! One thing I can respect about any artist, is the ability to know when to fall back and work on some great material! Ludacris stepped away from the game for a good year, and is now back with another smash hit! This video is offff the chainnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn!

Beyonce Puts on Heart-Throb Performance

When you think about Beyonce you think one word... Brilliant. For those of you who missed the Haiti Relief Concert featuring some of the best performers in the game.... then you must be hiding under a rock. No worries though, this is being played over and over on HBO. The performance that stuck out the most to me was this one... hope you can agree :). Not to mention the boy Chris Martin on the keys! God Bless Haiti!

Damn Jay is one lucky son of a bitch!

The Ultimate Industry Experience finishing up Strong on 12/23 and 12/30

The Ultimate Industry Experience (Music Showcase)

For years NYC showcases have dominated NJ, when it comes to do with showcasing the best talent! Until now there has never been a central location in New Jersey, where you can find some of the best independent and up and coming artists, in the country. Ladies and gentlemen, I would like to officially introduce you to "The Ultimate Industry Experience" taking place both Wed. 12/23 and 12/30 this month.

What sets this showcase aside from a lot of others, is it's cutting edge prizes that are given to the winners, to push forward their career. Prizes that usually cost more than 1000 to get, you can get 100 percent free of charge by winning the showcase.

The prize package consists of...


-Ringtone deal on the #1 ringtone company in the country

-Digital ditribution to the top online retailers (iTunes, Emusic, Rhapsody, Amazon etc).

-Fress studio session at Jersey's own Pantheon studios.

Tired of showcases only designed to live off the dreams of apriring artists looking for that big break? So are we that is why we make sure we invite the best of the best muic industry professionals to judge the showcases. Some of our judges that attended in the past came from the following companies.....

-EMI

-Cherry Lane Publishing

-Badboy Hitmen

-Tunecore (Digital Distribution)

-Cash Money/Universal

-The Industry's Alternative

-Drahma Magazine

-Ruggatv.com


The showcase has been written up in the Village Voice, News Tribune and Star Ledger for being one of the primary outlets Jersey has, to feature it's top notch talent.

Looking to perform at the next showcase? Simply contact....

Apex: 973-954-7842 apex [AT] industrysalternative.com

Mo: 201-256-7320

New Client "Sound Cartagena" From Puerto Rico To Brooklyn... Brings you "Spanglish Digital"

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Sound Cartagena conducts a rare form of MC that is not often encountered. That is why he has lifted up eye-brows of artists like Akon, Red Cafe, Fabolous, Wyclef and many more respected Mcs. What is most interesting about Sound Cartagena is the fact that he is the product of an individual who grew up in the streets of both Peurto Rico and Brooklyn, and that is exactly what his music sounds like. With the sound of live instruments playing under Sala/Meringue fused with Hip Hop beats, the music sounds nothing less than fresh and reminiscent of background music in Scarface. Although he has created quite a buzz on the performance circuit in NYC Sound Cartagena is now determined to create a online buzz by turning to "The Industry's Alternative" to flood his third mixtape called "Spanglish Carter" which is said to be his best work yet. The Mixtape is set to be out on iTunes and all other digital retailers in the top of the 1st Quarter. You can then expect to see his mixtape featured on all top tier urban publications and blogs throughout the 1st quarter. Sound Cartagena is also a drummer of a band called Killah Beats that travels all around the world playing Latin Rhythms.

Catch a sampler of "Spanglish Digital" after the Jump.

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The Ultimate Industry Experience and Tequila 1800 Running a Contest at Next Showcase

IT'S ALL GOING DOWN DECEMBER 16TH PEOPLE!

Yes you heard that right! The Ultimate Industry Experience is already the talk of New Jersey when it comes to do with quality artist showcases. For the first time ever Jersey finally has a destination that artists can go to and perform in front of a high profile industry executive panel that represents companies like Universal Records, EMI Artist relations, Badboy, Violator, Cherry Lane Music Publishing, Drahma Magazine, Cash Money records etc. The truth is.. you never know what panel will be there in that specific week. The judges then critique each performance, and at the end of the showcase the winner wins a ringtone deal and digital distribution provided by The Industry's Alternative...Company Info

Now just when you thought that this could not get any better, The Ultimate Industry Experience has teamed up with Tequila 1800 to run a special contest at our next showcase which will be December 16th. The rules are as follows....

-The individual that refers the most amount of Tequila drinks will win 2 tickets to the Winter Comedy Blast hosted by Wendy Williams.

This means the Bartender will have a piece of paper, and whenever someone asks for a tequila drink they will get a point next to their name. If you tell someone else to get a Tequila drink you must make sure they give your name upon purchase. Yes it's that simple! Play by the rules and you will get 2 free tickets to one of the hottest Comedy shows to go down. Here is some info about the show

HOSTED BY TALK SHOW HOST WENDY WILLIAMS FEATURING COMEDIANS DERAY DAVIS (DEF JAM MOVIES BARBERSHOP 1&2) MICHAEL COLYAR (WINNER CLASSIC SHOW STAR SEARCH MOVIES POETIC JUSTICE NORBIT) JB-SMOOVE (DEF JAM HBO HIT SERIES CURB UR ENTHUSIASM) THE BRICK CITY'S OWN RASHAUN REESE (BET 1 MIC STAND AND PRANKED MOVIE THE STUFF) AND A SUPRISE SPECIAL GUEST COMEDIAN PERFORMER

If interested in registering as a performer for the December 16th artist showcase you must contact Apex apex@industrysalternative 973-954-7842.

Check out pictures from our December 2nd show and you will catch a glimpse of what all the talk is about........