Chris Brown has clearly taken notes from his elders and is focused on getting his money right before two stepping down to the club.
In 2008 Chris Brown raked up a serious amount of portfolio pieces including a designer hat deal; a three picture deal with Screen Gems; and the launch of his own label -- but that just scratches the surface.Read
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While we were busy singing his hit singles “Closer” and “Miss Independent,” Ne-Yo was busy getting closer to the big screen.
Putting his money where his mouth is, Ne-Yo surprisingly announced ‘Venice Beach,’ a film he’ll not only star in, but a film he’ll write the soundtrack for and executive produce. Instead of relying on a major studio, Ne-Yo put his own team together. In fact, he ...Read
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Known as one of music’s most valuable players, songwriter/producer Bryan Michael Cox stepped away from the studio for several projects in 2008.
After penning some of the year's top hits including Mariah Carey’s “I Stay In Love,” Cox stepped up to plate as executive producer of Monica’s upcoming album “Lessons Learned.” Speaking with Singersroom about the experience Cox said “It’s been an ...Read
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If you’re still in a state of shock you’re not the only one. R&B singer Ray J, also known as Brandy’s ‘little brother’ inked a deal with VH-1 for his very own reality love-search ala' Flavor of Love this fall.
VH1 said it best “We’re looking for single, beautiful women who think they can take (handle) Ray J, a gossip/tabloid heavy playboy known f ...Read
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When 112 released Part III in 2002, there was no sign of what would come to fruition in 2008 – the quasi-end of the group that brought countless R&B classics like “Cupid,” “Peaches &Cream,” “Anywhere” and “U Already Know,” and the solo success of Slim that would follow.
While his counterparts Daron, Q, and Michael (Mike) Keith, have or will release solo efforts, Slim put destiny in ...Read
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With new technology, specifically the internet, replacing traditional forms of music distribution, promotion and sales, 2008 became a year that seemingly everyone from Verizon to Def Jam reevaluated their digital strategies.
Two top producers took the evaluation to another level by launching their own digital imprints -- T-Pain and Rodney Jerkins:
If technology, the economy and the struggling music industry were not reason enough for going independent in 2008, harnessing creativity and maintaining a living became driving forces for many stars who decided to go independent.
In the last 10 years recording artists have faced the growing digital divide head on, some have fared well, while others ...Read
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In a year where history was made, good and bad, several women stepped their game up and upgraded from signee to owner. From the studio to the fashion house, several leading ladies, including India.Aire, will remember 2008 as a banner year professionally. Here are a few women who proved that the phrase 'Ladies First' can and did extend to the boardroom.
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