Ryan Leslie
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The success Ryan Leslie has enjoyed in his music and recording career is no surprise to any of his early fans. The talented artist has hit-winning song credits, a Grammy nomination, and is about to release his third solo effort, “Les is More” in July 2011. In so many ways, Leslie’s career is a blueprint for emerging artists in the DMV and everywhere else as well; study your craft, put real time into studio work, associate with industry players you can learn from and be willing to apply those lessons, then go out and grind! We first saw his video “Glory” on the great website TrackHustle.com and wanted to feature it as well. Raw power here… the talent is not surprising but his ability to put it out there is stunning! Hit the comments link below and tell us what you think.
Cayan
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Cayan has been writing music since middle school, started studio recording in high school and has kept going from there. He studied hip-hop and developed his flow, then studied soul and R&B and developed a knack for dope melodies and bridge structures. He’s performed everywhere on the DC music scene at venues like Everlasting Life Cafe, Expo, Liv, Bohemian Caverns, Indulj, and DC9, as well as Maryland, Virginia, and in New York. Cayan is affiliated with Expressive Frontier Music Group. His mixtape, Truman Drive released on April 8, 2011. Remember the name!
The Thing About Open Mic Nights
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Open mic events are a dying platform for emerging artists trying to create a buzz for their music. Think about it. You participate in an open mic at a local venue on the slowest night of the week and most of the attendees are other artists and two or three of their friends. No talent reps are present, no promoters, no managers from other venues. You pay for your drinks, do your one or two songs and sit down. What did you gain?
If you aren't being paid to perform, the real play is in videos and social marketing. It’s in viral presentation. New artists should concentrate their efforts on the Web and sites like OnStage and sites similar to Daytrotter that exclusively feature your music before a viral audience of thousands. Yes, do free shows. Put together some demo CDs, put up a few free downloads, but don't be enticed by open mics. That's yesterdays business model.
The Fiercely Bold Days of Spring
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Still deciding what outfit to wear for the next Everyday Style photo contest? Usually when people think of Spring fashion, they think of floral prints, wedge heels and pastels. Well all of that is great if you’re trying to fit in with the norm. The fashion world is ever evolving and one of the biggest things is being bold and out there. Spring is the perfect time to express this. If you’re too afraid to go out of your comfort zone of normal Spring attire, there’s good news.
Peter Love
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We’ve been waiting to bring you an anthem song and Peter Love’s “Daddy’s Little Girl” fits the definition to a T! It’s a classic that belongs on the playlist of every wedding, every prom night, and every debutante ball. Peter Love has been a performing artist for nearly four decades, traveling the world to deliver his smooth voice to audiences from
