For independent musicians, a digital publicity campaign can be a critical component to the overall marketing strategy that will help to: 1. Reach new fans 2. Increase online influence 3. Create new content that can be used to continue to build strength of existing fan base through social media While all three of these are important goals for musicians to have, and there is no doubt that a PR campaign […]

I want to personally invite you to the 4th Annual 2012 RAWards this Thursday, November 15th, from 7-11PM at the Key Club (9039 Sunset Boulevard). Thanks to your support, I’ve been nominated as a semi-finalist for “Visual Artist of the Year”. To be nominated is a huge blessing in itself, but your support is what will help me win this incredible honor. Unfortunately, they’re not giving us a list or you’d be […]

Check out footage and an interview from my first art show this year at the Noho Art Gallery. The Black History Month show featured art from Amos Harper, Buena Johnson, Ortie Rainford, Pamela “Frison” Robinson, Leland Sharp and myself. Major shout out to Dan for blessing me with this opportunity. Check out the footage and interview below.  

Dope debut street single, Countin Commas, from Atlanta’s Dedfre$h. I get that checkk yeaaaah! #TeamVakseen

Looking at the iTunes store, most artists think, “I want my album to be featured there.” Here’s some good news: all TuneCore releases can be considered for this placement. Albums spotlighted on iTunes are there based on editorial decisions made by iTunes—these are not paid placements. For example, TuneCore artist Chris Wallace had a banner placement on iTunes’ Pop page and his album Push Rewind was featured alongside major label acts No Doubt, One Direction, Owl City (TuneCore […]

St. Augustine, FL-based Flagler College is featuring my Dizzy painting on the cover of their new issue of Flagler Review. Along with a full page spread featuring 2-3 additional pieces, the magazine has been using the painting to promote the release of the new issue. Check out the screenshots below and stay tuned for the official release.  

The legendary Mr. Scarface came to LA and headlined Gentleman Jack’s Art+Beats+Lyrics event at the legendary Union Station. The crowd followed word for word as the Houston me ran through Geto Boys classics and hits from his solo career. Check out the raw footage from the show below.

While most artists think Rome was built in a day, it takes much more than uploading your music online to build an online presence. Everything from passion and dedication, to great music and a people actually knowing about your music comes into play when you’re building a movement. Not to mention the fact that most want to make money. Check out the infographic below and see if you’re headed in […]

We went to see the amazing Janelle Monae perform at LA’s Nokia Live and were treated to an amazing performance. Armed with the funk and footwork of James Brown reincarnated, Janelle treated fans to gems from her albums, a few covers and a special appearance from the show’s opener, Big Boi of Outkast. If you haven’t seen her live, do that ASAP. Check out the raw footage below.

If Outkast, Beck and Radiohead had a baby, Winnipeg-based band, Royal Canoe is definitely the love child. They create samples by running conventional sounds through unconventional pieces of gear, drumming on bathtubs and garbage cans, listening to Outkast and manipulating bits of old records.  Check out their newest releases Purple and Gold and Extended Play below.