Brian “Essince” Collins and Quincy “Big Heff” Taylor are two self-made music and media figures who have come together to share their experiences working with multi-platinum musicians, major record labels, and booking international tours to educate readers on how to Make It in the Midwest. Learn the basics of copyrights and royalties to advanced strategies on booking tours and generating income in the music industry from the Midwest all over the world and back. Quincy Taylor got his start promoting major artists in the early 2000’s and has since promoted some of the industry’s best with the iconic Def Jam Records. His street team, event and promotion acumen pair perfectly with Collins’ understanding of international tour booking and media facets of the music industry for a fun and knowledgeable look into the urban music industry.
For more info on where you can find this book head to the website http://www.makingitinthemidwest.com , or get it straight from Kindle here or iBooks here
Big News for artist in Central Illinois, September 15th we are bringing the hip hop industry to Springfield, Illinois. Def Jam’s official Big Heff will be hand picking 1 artist to go to Cleveland, Ohio October 14th for the Big Heff A & R showdown with even more on the line. He’s bringing one of the BIGGEST DJS FROM THE SOUTH, “BIGGA RANKIN” as a special invited guest. All artist that register will receive a article written for BetasBlock.com & Thisis50.com as well as other promo opportunities. For more info on how you can perform or be involved text either number on the flyer, 3146296404 @whobeta Snapchat/Instagram/Twitter
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Houston native Big Texas gives us something new for the summer with his anthem “Hold Up” which is the 1st release from the EP of the same name that will be released later this year. You can catch Big Texas performing Hold up Friday June 24th at Utopia Studio’s in St.Louis, Mo for a chance to perform in New York July 5th and possibly meet with Roc Nation officials for more info on this showcase text 3146296404.
Studio 618 & the Show Em What You Got Foundation Celebrates its 5th annual Put Down Your Guns Pick up Your Sons Weekend June 17th & 18th at Studio 618 809 Saint Louis Ave St.Clair County, Illinois 62201. The main event June 18th will consist of live acts on the outside stage, free go karts, bounce house, and guest speakers, specail invited guest celebrities, and media outlets, for more info on this event contact Clint Collins 618-567-3960 or 3146296404.
Damo Ent & Jackson, Tn area Subway Restaurants team up for their 1st ever “Stop the Violence Event” July 30th at the Casey Amphitheater in Jackson, Tn. This free family event will consist of West Tennessee 1st responder, specail anti violent speakers, a diverse selection of live entertainment as well as other activities that will be added.
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