Fiery Debate Heats Up Music Business Panel

DJ Dee Mello -entrepreneur & on-air talent in Atlanta produces a radio program called BLACKANOMICS that airs on XM/SIRIUS Sattelite Radio Channel 169, The Power. The program was designed to educate, inspire & motivate entrepreneurs to embrace the concept of upward mobility through the creation of their own economic empowerment.

Dee Mello was asked by the Black College Radio Convention to aid them in organizing the The Positive & Negative Influence of Rap & Hip Hop In Our Society Today Panel. Featured speakers included JaWar -Motivational Speaker/Author/Business Consultant, B. Brown -Bar Red Ent., Willie Hunter -Publicists/Film Critic, Chris -Aarow Records, Soul Messiah & Kevin "Koolin" Fox -Dir. of Urban Programming/Clear Channel.

In addition to the panelists I met Paul McGregor -SWIM, James Bryant -Clear View, Rodney Oliver -ETC Recordings, Shirley L. Ellis -Fort Valley State, Shannon Levingston -Wiley College, Benjamin Johnson -Albany State University and more.

The fiery debates during the music industry panel stemmed from such passion among panelists and guests with what seemed to be opposing arguments. After consideration one may conclude that the opposing arguments were actually complimentary as it appeared as we were all seeking to arrive at the same place.

Chris delivered his experience of fortitude as he recounted the steps he took to get commercial radio airplay for Jarvis on V-103 (wvee) in Atlanta several years back. He spoke of how Tosha Luv showed Jarvis love by giving the song a chance. Chris's testament was relevant as he spoke to an audience of future owner/operators, ceo's and board members of major corporations. He shared how soon they will be in a position of authority to effect real change. They have and will continue to have the voice to green light positive images and music to the public. Other panelists echoed that sentiment.

I spoke of the importance of being owner/operators in order to create real change in the music business. The audience was encouraged & challenged to stretch their creative imaginations, to go beyond the boundaries of the norm and to do the unexpected.

This music business panel was one of the most exciting I've witnessed. In its' 29th Year the Black College Radio Convention was still educating and encouraging future radio station owner/operators to go the extra mile and achieve all the goodness they could. Students seemed thankful and excited that they attended the music conference. In addition, to attending next year's Black College Radio Convention you'll want to register for the Southwest Georgia Radio Music Conference in Albany.

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Radio Music Conference a Huge Success

As reported by walb.com the Southwest Georgia Radio Music Conference was a huge music conference. Don E. Buie, ADICA, Executive Director, Downtown Albany Manager, Allen Johnston –Music Specialist, John F. Christmas –Sports & Entertainment Attorney, DJ Judge Mental –Dirt Law Radio Syndication, John “J-Dogg” Shaw –Select O Hits Music Distribution, Corey Webb –Mogultunes.com, Antonio Richardson -GA Entertainment, Willie Hunter –Publicist/Music Publisher, B. Brown –Bar Red Entertainment and JaWar –Motivational Speaker/Author/Business Consultant presented dynamic presentations on the music business and how to make money online.

There were a number of highlights and historic firsts during the Radio Music Conference. DJ Judge Mental was the first DJ to ever present a power-point presentation on the music business during a music conference. This was the first time a music conference truly delivered cutting edge international music business information, health related issues, motivational speaking and a how to make money online seminar at the same event. The Southwest Georgia Radio Music Conference was the first to be held in Downtown Albany at the Hilton Garden Inn. The Radio Music Conference was the first in Albany to encourage guests to bring laptops so they may actively participate in the make money online seminar at a higher degree. This music conference was the first in Albany, GA to have a featured speaker to fly in from Brazil to present.

Honestly, this is one of the only conferences I’ve attended were the guests, featured speakers and partners all took diligent notes. The information was truly dynamic.

The spirit throughout the conference was one of positive encouragement and the need to learn to earn. It was the collective effort and single goal and mission of envisioning an event that would empower others to do for self that made the Southwest Georgia Radio Music Conference such a huge success. It was the email blast, online presence, print media and radio from GA Entertainment, Bar Red Entertainment, Hits-A-Million, S.I.R. Magazine, Allen Johnston, Star LITPR, Streettalk Newspaper & Marketing, Versus Entertainment/Almost Famous Showcase, KE Consulting, Love Internet Broadcasting Network, Hotep, Mi2n.com, Cool Water Report, WJIZ 96.3FM, the Music Industry Connection and many others that assisted in helping spread the word about the event.

Those that missed the event missed an opportunity to network with business professionals actively engaged in the music business who seek to share and help others achieve their goals and realize their potential. You missed a chance to participate in an experience that will be known as something historic. During the Southwest Georgia Radio Music Conference, the tone was set and the bar raised. In celebration and the spirit of Music Therapy 101 Music Business Conference the Southwest Georgia Radio Music Conference continued to usher in a New Era in Music Conferences. After attending this Radio Music Conference and JaWar’s How to Make Money Online Seminar guests may be truly disappointed when attending some of the other music conferences.

However, to ensure that your thirst for knowledge is quenched digital downloads, DVDs and CDs may be made available from the historic Southwest Georgia Radio Music Conference held on Saturday, March 22, 2008 in Albany, GA. In addition, you may download the Music Industry Connection Book Series by JaWar at gomusicconnection.com.

To get updates on future Radio Music Conferences visit radiomusicconference.com. To get updates on future How to Make Money Online Seminars presented by JaWar visit moneyonlineseminar.com. For details on GA Entertainment visit ga-entertainment.com or call 404-543-0675 or 229-255-4016.