Eminem's Curtain Call enters its second week at the top of the Billboard 200 album chart with over 765,000 copies sold. I'd bet on this week's sales pushing him over the million mark. NOW That's What I Call Music 20 moves back up to no. 3 while the Black Eyed Peas' Monkey Business is still at no. 9 … [Read more...]
Ringtones: Monetizing Biggie Smalls
December 21, 2005 By
Since I've heard good things about Duets: The Final Chapter, built on raps by the Notorious B.I.G., I can accept that the project includes some element of respect and is not simply a money making endeavor. But I'm conflicted over whether or not ringtones based on the album are a legitimate way to … [Read more...]
Jeri Yoshizu on Scion’s Hip Hop Marketing
December 20, 2005 By
A couple of weeks ago Baller Status ran an excellent interview with Scion's Sales and Promotions Manager Jeri Yoshizu focused on Scion's hip hop related marketing efforts that run the gamut from artist competitions to sponsorships to mixtapes. Unfortunately, I'm kind of fading or I'd dig deeper, but … [Read more...]
Women’s Music Industry Workshop Site to Relaunch
December 20, 2005 By
According to the press release, the MBADC Women's Music Industry Workshop has left its iVillage location and will relaunch January 1st with a new site. The site will focus on women's issues in the music biz, though men are welcomed as readers, and the shift relates to a desire to move away … [Read more...]
Nigo: Icon of the [Lukewarm] Bathing Apes
December 20, 2005 By
Nigo, creator of A Bathing Ape, is a superstar in Japan, though he's mostly known in the States via his association with The Neptunes' Pharrell with whom he created Ice Cream sneaks and is creating the Billionaire Boy's Club. Nigo is rumored to be a billionaire. He's also a control freak with staff … [Read more...]
