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- Kizzie
Share Pro user: wildchildmuzik Performed by: Karolina Kizzie Artist links: http://facebook.com/djbigstew https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ALr0QwtLLgk Release: Is released to the public Artist message to you: we thank you for taking your time and listening to our song we value your opinion good or bad dearly Artist bio: kizzie brings fire coming from the backwoods of SC new hot track dedicated for all those we love lost due to corona virus Karolina Kizzie Is here to stay For more: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LAsl5_OP2aI
- Aneessa
Share Pro user: anissa Performed by: Aneessa Artist links: http://www.aneessa.com http://www.facebook.com/aneessamusic http://www.instagram.com/aneessamuisc https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6xrOhpAnP-ebXYlFNBUYWAhttps://teespring.com/stores/aneessa-merchandise http://www.twitter.com/aneessamusic http://www.thesoundofla.com/aneessa http://www.soundcloud.com/aneessa-music Release: Is released to the public Release date: not released Artist message to you: Let's Resuscitate the Masses Worldwide with Effervescent Spring Single “Gonna Be Alright” Artist bio: One of seven children with a wide range of musical tastes all around her, Aneessa was born in Saint-Étienne in eastern central France. Aneessa started a variety of career moves – from starting with Michael B Sutton, THE SOUND OF L.A. label (www.thesoundofla.com ) , recording studio, Pump it up magazine (www.pumpitupmagazine.com) and a graphic design company www.Editions-la.com. Along the way she met influential collaborators, and branched out into a number of projects on a global scale. Aneessa eventually met up with Motown producer Michael B. Sutton (Smokey Robinson, Diana Ross), for business propositions for a media company she was working for. This business relationship blossomed into love commitment, and eventually the two began writing and producing new material together, with Aneessa turning her skills towards smooth jazz interpretations. She debuted with a cover of Soul II Soul’s, “Back to Life,” which cracked the Top 10 of Billboard Magazine’s “Smooth Jazz” chart. The latest single, written by Aneessa and Michael, “Just to Be with You”, is about their long-distance, interfaith, loving relationship which bloomed while being far away from each other, and ending up with Aneesa eventually going to visit Michael, and never returning home again.www.aneessa.com - "Back To Life" and "Saint-Etienne" #5 Most Added On Smooth Jazz Billboard
- Moochy C
Share Pro user: moochyc Artist links: https://www.facebook.com/therealmoochyc Release: Is released to the public Release date: 04/13/2021 Artist message to you: Moochy C has a song with Slug from Atmosphere. Moochy C loves music and you should give him a listen. Artist bio:
- Bona Phide
Axis & Allies Share Pro user: bonaphide Performed by: Bona Phide Artist links: https://bonaphide.hearnow.com/axis-allies Release: Is released to the public Release date: 03/5/2021 Artist message to you: Thank you for taking the time to give my track a listen, and give your honest feedback! I’m looking at this as a learning opportunity. Best. Artist bio: Bona Phide has been making hip hop music in the Twin Cities since 1997. As a solo emcee Bona Phide made waves performing live all over the region. Bona Phide also fronted the band Black Belt Jonezin, and played in Slow Spokes (#20 CM.
- Are You Shadowbanned on Instagram
Table of Contents What is a Shadowban? How To Check if You’re Shadowbanned ? Why Am I Shadowbanned? Reason 1: Your content is being reported What to do when your content is reported ? Reason 2: An automation service or bot use got your account flagged What to do if you’ve been shadowbanned because of automation or bots ? Check Again To See If You’re Shadowbanned Wrap-Up on Shadowbanning Contributor Tayyab Feel like your engagement and new follower count has gone way down? Make sure you’re not shadowbanned– we’ll tell you how. Want to increase your reach on Instagram? Sign up for Hashtagsforlikes today and start attracting more followers through the use of the best hashtags. What is a Shadowban? A shadowban is basically a block on your account that limits your reach to your potential followers and target audience. While you can still use your account normally, your posts will basically be hidden and pushed down to a low priority in Instagram algorithms. This can be a big detriment to getting eyes on your content, especially since a shadowban affects hashtags. None of your hashtagged content will appear in hashtag feeds, and therefore if an account doesn’t follow you, they won’t have access to your content. Without this feature of the platform, it’s basically impossible to grow and run your account per usual. If you feel your engagement or new follower count is down, and are worried you may be shadowbanned, you should perform a check to see if you are. Let’s find out how. How To Check if You’re Shadowbanned ? The first thing you need to do is partner with someone who has an account on Instagram, or create a second account. Make sure the person you are using to do the test doesn’t follow you. If they do, have them unfollow you. Or, just create a second account. Post your content as you normally would, including your hashtags. Ask the person to review the hashtag feed. Let’s say you used the hashtag #barganshop. Ask the person to look up that hashtag and see if your post appears. Why do hashtag feeds work for a shadowban test? Posts pop up in hashtag feeds in the order that they were posted to Instagram. It may take a few minutes for your post to appear, depending on your connection, so don’t panic if it doesn’t pop up right away. Refresh a few times and then check to see if it’s come up. Make sure to use a hashtag that’s relatively unique for this test. If you choose a hashtag like #travel,there are thousands of posts being uploaded every second with this hashtag. It’s likely that your posts are being pushed down the hashtag feed too quickly to see, so you need to use one that is more unique. This is something to keep in mind for general hashtag strategies, as it could be the reason for a lack of engagement or followers, and not a shadowban. The results of this test will be one of the following: Your post appears under the hashtag feed that you used to test, and you’re not shadowbanned. Rethink some of your strategies for building reach and engagement. Your post does not show up under the hashtag feed. You are shadowbanned. If you found that your post didn’t pop up in the hashtag feed, we have some reasons and tips to break the shadowban. Let’s keep going. Why Am I Shadowbanned? Shadowbanning happens when an account isn’t following Instagram terms of use. There are some common activities that go against the terms of use which can result in a shadowban, and we’ll break them down for you here, along with some solutions for getting rid of a shadowban for each scenario. Reason 1: Your content is being reported Instagram takes action quickly on accounts or content that is reported. If your account is being reported, there is no doubt that Instagram will do something about it. They’ll evaluate it first, but if they find that it does go against the terms of use, they’ll act. Community guidelines on Instagram list things such as violent content, harassment, false information, selling of masks/medical items (COVID-19), or sexually lude content as inappropriate. What to do when your content is reported ? Take a serious look at your content and the guidelines and make sure they are aligned. Post content that is valuable to your niche and is appropriate for everyone without causing harm or degradation. Reason 2: An automation service or bot use got your account flagged Instagram has strict rules about how bots and third party apps interact with the platform. If you use a bot, it doesn’t mean that you will definitely be blocked, but if it is causing a negative user expereince or being operated poorly, you will find yourself shadowbanned. You could even be removed completely from Instagram. Typically, automation services engage with many accounts to try and pull new followers. If you go over the daily engagement limit for Instagram, you can be shadowbanned, as your activity will be flagged as suspicious. There isn’t a public number for Instagram engagement limits, but it does exist, and Instagram uses it as a market for suspicious activity. What to do if you’ve been shadowbanned because of automation or bots ? The most logical thing to do in this situation is to stop using the automation or bot service. If you want to use bots but don’t want to be shadowbanned, take a small break to recover your account, then find a service that operates in a way that won’t get your account flagged. Some automation services also allow you to adjust the rate at which your account engages. You could try lowering that number and see if it helps. Check Again To See If You’re Shadowbanned Once you take action and ensure you’re following the guidelines, do the test again with a friend or with your second account. If you’re still not showing up in the hashtag feed, take screenshots and contact Instagram customer service so they can help you. Wrap-Up on Shadowbanning Follow Instagram’s terms of use and community guidelines and you’ll be fine. The most common reason for shadowbanning is bot and automation use. It’s not surprising; people really want to build their following. The downside is that you can actually be harming your account. If you do opt for bots or automation services, do a lot of research on the company and make sure they are operating transparently and without shady practices. Remember, in the end, Instagram content and reach is all about the algorithm. Make sure that you have engagement and are using hashtag strategy to get eyes on your post. The more you boost reach and engagement, the better your account will perform against the algorithm. Keep your eye on Instagram analytics to see how your posts are performing. Reevaluate your hashtag strategy using a tool like hashtag fir likes to find out what hashtags are trending and how to reach more of your target audience members through top-performing hashtags. Instagram features accounts that make a positive contribution to the Instagram community; keep producing high quality content with engagement strategies and you’re sure to find success.
- Hard Truths: Everybody Uses Pitch Correction
INSPIRATION Every recording engineer has to work with the equipment available to them in the moment. Those tools and technologies put a distinctive stamp on the music they record. An album from 1955 sounds radically different than an album from 1985. The modern era of recording is no different. Developments like DAWs, compact audio interfaces and plugins all contribute to sound of modern music. What has changed is the pace of technology. Things that were considered impossible in the past are trivial for modern producers. One of those major breakthroughs is vocal pitch correction. This powerful technology may seem like cheating, but it’s just another tool modern engineers have at their disposal—it can be used well, or poorly. Here’s my hard truth for today: everyone uses pitch correction, even the pros. I’ll explain why. To tune or not to tune? Pitch correction software has been a divisive technology since its introduction. The idea that a singer’s skill could be artificially enhanced by a plugin sparked heated debate about authenticity in music. The idea that a singer’s skill could be artificially enhanced by a plugin sparked heated debate about authenticity in music. Traditionally anti-establishment genres like rock and punk often put a premium on values like authenticity and artfulness. To those on this side of the argument, pitch correction is just another way for commercially motivated pop producers to put visual aesthetics before musical ability. But artists who aren’t bogged down by these issues don’t hesitate to use pitch correction as a creative tool. The reality is that pitch correction has been widely adopted by the industry for a few key reasons—and propping up bad pop stars isn’t the main one! Time is money Pitch correction is a must-have tool—but not for the reasons you’re thinking. Pitch correction is a must-have tool—but not for the reasons you’re thinking. The vast majority of vocalists are actually pretty capable in the studio. They may not be Ella Fitzgerald, but most singers can produce usable results if they put in the effort. Even if you don’t use pitch correction there are a lot of conventional studio tricks to help a not-so-strong singer get a good finished product. I’m talking about techniques like comping the best moments from different takes together or isolating certain instruments and punching in for difficult sections. And just like anything in music, singing is a skill that can be improved with practice. If you’re willing to sit in a vocal booth for hours on end, you can probably get a functional take. The problem is that studio vocals are under a lot of scrutiny. Modern mixes require big, bold, perfect sounding vocals that dominate in the mix. Put any unedited take under that microscope and you’ll probably find something that could be improved Put any unedited take under the microscope and you’ll probably find something that could be improved. In the past, if an otherwise usable take had a small imperfection you’d either have to live with it or bring the artist back to record it again. Pitch correction is a godsend for these situations. But not only for practical purposes… Vibe is hard to repeat Vocals communicate the emotional intensity of a song for most listeners. Why settle for a less passionate performance when the errors in the take you prefer can be fixed with pitch correction? Getting the artist back into the studio may not always be possible. Even if it is, you can’t go back in time and achieve exactly the same vibe as the original takes. And if the singer is just stuck on some difficult part, slowing the pace of the session to a crawl to get it right isn’t always the best choice. The vocalist might be able to nail a take eventually—but why waste everyone’s time? The vocalist might be able to nail a take eventually—but why waste everyone’s time? Using pitch correction intelligently saves your time and theirs. Moving on and getting more material finished is often a better choice anyway. And in most cases, the issues that need to be fixed aren’t even that extreme. Subtle tweaks Here’s the related truth: if an engineer doesn’t want you to hear the effect of pitch correction, you’ll never notice. As a producer, you should take advantage of every opportunity you have to make your sound better in your mix. Those with a ton of experience can sometimes tell if a track has been manipulated extensively. But subtle correction is virtually invisible in moments where the singer was close but didn’t quite hit the mark. These types of issues might pass in a less demanding environment like a live show, but they’re often worth correcting for a polished pop vocal. This is where pitch correction truly shines as a production tool. You can improve an already great take considerably by using pitch correction—just in the spots where it’s most needed. That’s how the majority of pro engineers use this technology in their workflow. As long as you respect your source material and don’t go too far, pitch correction is a helpful tool. When you’re tracking a great singer you have to make sure you don’t do more harm than good! If you’ve got it, use it As a producer you should take advantage of every opportunity you have to make your sound better in your mix. That’s why pitch correction finds its way into almost every type of vocal production workflow. If you have the ability to musically and transparently improve your raw tracks, why wouldn’t you do it? Those who get caught up in concerns about authenticity are missing the point. Any technique is valid if it leads you to a better final product. In big production environments, vocal pitch correction is often considered part of the editing phase and won’t even be seen by the main engineer working on the project. They might not even know that some vocal parts have been corrected by assistants during the edit—and neither will the artist! The pros aren’t afraid to use vocal pitch correction in their work. And you shouldn’t be either. Article by Michael Hahn is an engineer and producer at Autoland and member of the swirling indie rock trio Slight.
- The last interview was a success
Canada, Feb 20 2020 Barbara Ackles It was an honour meeting the singer Johnny Blaze, he is not only good at writing and singing but he is genuinely a good hearted person. We discussed so many topics in regards of the music industry. i have a little sneak peak of one of the moments of the interview, take a look: He is very in to motivational videos and so committed to his career. I can’t wait to release the podcast next week and I’ll make sure to update you so you can also hear . Find him on social media ig:@johnny7blaze fb:@johnnyblaze
- Interview with Johnny Blaze
Join the party along with my self Miah Marshal and Tiki Way while we hang out with Johnny Blaze, A very talented Californian rapper.
- Join us on an interview with Jeff Jones
Next Tuesday February 16 2021, Myself Miah Marshal will have a sit down with the one and only Jeff Jones, the Toronto Rapper will be dropping the secret to be on the road doing shows in the middle of a pandemic. Amazing right? we will talk about that along with other topics. Hope to see you all there to ask him questions with me.
- Five INCREDIBLE Nightclubs & Late Bars in Dublin
Dublin may not be the clubbing destination of Europe, nor does it have never-ending curfews that leave loose-legged revellers to spill onto the streets as dawn breaks. What it does have, however, is great energy for a good dance, fine banter and a small city atmosphere as the ideal staging ground. Whether you’re looking for a chic club to dance the night away at whilst wearing your finest glad rags, or a loose dive bar to get loose at, here are five of the best nightclubs and late bars you must visit in Dublin. 5. Izakaya Hidden beneath a Japanese restaurant that operates as is by day, this speakeasy-style Asian cocktail bar is quite the haunt by night. Small in size and usually packed to capacity, this is one of Dublin’s more overlooked nightclub. With low-lighting and the hum of a hundred revellers out for a night on the town, the atmosphere in Izakaya can be electric. A bar serving prime cocktails from in-house mixologists may take some time to get to, but the drinks are worth the wait. You’ll need them to cool down after giving it all on the dancefloor, which is throwing out old school, disco and electronic beats. Izakaya usually has no cover charge but can garner quite a line, due to its popularity and limited capacity. Location: Izakaya, 12/13 South Great George’s Street, Dublin, Ireland | Phone: +353 1 645 8001 4. The George With a fantastic energy that spills onto George’s Street as crowds of eager beavers wait in line, it impossible to ignore the draw of The George. There is also a stunning line up of performers, drag queens and stage legends who are always on hand to give your night that extra oomph. Expect Cher and Madonna; expect to dance all night; expect this to be a night to remember. The George is free Monday – Thursday. Weekend prices depending on the time of entry and line-up apply. This place is definitely one of Dublin’s best nightclubs and late bars. Location: The George, 53 South Great George’s Street, Dublin 2, Ireland | Phone: +353 1 478 2983 3. Button Factory This live music venue and nightclub located in Dublin’s “Cultural Quarter”, Temple Bar, is one which has been a firm favourite of locals, at one stage or another throughout their youth. Button Factory hosts an array of all-star performers, ranging from rock legends to up-and-comers. It is also a versatile private hire space and a disco in its own right, with music collectives and DJ duos hosting nightclub events on a regular basis. This spot is centrally located and more than popular ensuring a decent line is to be expected – as is the ticket prices depending on the night in question. Saying that it is a Dublin experience not to be missed. Follow Button Factory online to be inundated with notifications of upcoming nights and gigs, all bound to rock your socks off. Location: Button Factory, Curved Street, Temple Bar, Dublin, Ireland | Phone: +353 1 670 9202 2. Whelan’s Whelan’s is a pillar of the Irish music community. It has been around for over 25 years and has firmly established itself as the ultimate live music venue and nightclub in Dublin. Set on Wexford Street in Dublin city, the busy venue with multiple live music spaces is dimly-lid and moody, with living room style décor and cosy nooks to hide out in. With an endless array of performers taking to the stage nightly, you really must see its program online to believe its breadth and diversity. Tickets are priced according to performance and should always be booked in advance; safe to say this place is pretty popular seven nights a week. Address: 25 Wexford St, Dublin, D02 H527, Ireland | Phone: +353 1 478 0766 1. The Workmans Club This late bar (not really a nightclub) is the perfect place to go for a proper dance in a large venue with lots of like-minded people, without going to a proper nightclub, if you get what we mean! Workmans is essentially a large two-floor bar with a live music venue area, DJs, dance floors, many rooms, lots of tunes and a massive smoking area. It is the ideal space if you want to run around, with lots of different vibes under one roof and is chilled enough that if you want to sit and chat, you can do that, too. To top things all off, it also has a WOW Burger upstairs ensuring your bellies will be filled whilst your feet take a rest. Address: 10 Wellington Quay, Temple Bar, Dublin, D02 VX36, Ireland | Phone: + 353 (0) 1 670 6692
- Guess whos joining us this upcoming Friday?
Johnny Blaze will be having a sit down with myself Miah Marshal and Tiki Way for the new chapter of Rap Podcast Edition. its going to be fun a live event so i expect you all to join the party and lets ask Johnny how did he got there in the music industry and what are his feature plans and what's going on Next in his carrier. Please mark on your calendar this especial event Friday February 19 at 7PM pst.












