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Monday, December 23, 2013
H A P P Y H O L I D A Y S ! ! !
H A P P Y H O L I D A Y S ! ! !:
I am dreaming of a snowy white Christmas, with every Christmas card I write, May your days be merry, dazzling and May all your Christmas be bright.
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Christmas Wishes
I am dreaming of a snowy white Christmas, with every Christmas card I write, May your days be merry, dazzling and May all your Christmas be bright.M E R R Y C H R I S T M A S
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Monday, March 11, 2013
C-Side "Boyfriend/Girlfriend videos
C-Side is a rap trio composed of rappers Kenny Kold, Gator, and Bo-Q. Their single “Myspace Freak”, produced by Jazze Pha, written by Gator sold some 60,000 units independently but failed to chart nationally. The group’s follow-up single, “Boyfriend/Girlfriend” featuring Keyshia Cole written by Gator, peaked at number 72 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 42 on the Billboard Pop 100. A third single, "Let's Make a Movie", was released later in 2008. The group is currently signed to Atlanta based PeachTree Music Group and joint venture Nashville based label 1720 Entertainment. 17/20 and C-Side label mates Rissi Palmer and grammy nominee Jamie O'Neal.
Saturday, February 9, 2013
The key to the creator is your heart.
"Judge nothing, you will be happy.
Forgive everything, you will be happier.
Love everything, you will be happiest." ~Sri Chinmoy
Forgive everything, you will be happier.
Love everything, you will be happiest." ~Sri Chinmoy
Your heart speaks the truth. It's as simple and sacred as this. No one knows your heart better than you do. Your heart speaks to you every day in the language of love.
It speaks to you with kindness and hope. It never speaks of fear and doubt, and it will never betray you. Your heart honors you, and when you listen to the guidance of your heart, your peace and happiness is restored.
Your heart holds the key to your life. Your dreams, wishes and desires are all imbedded in your heart. Whom your heart choses to love, your life's work and your purpose all reside in your heart.
We spend so much of our energy looking outside of ourselves for answers and solutions. We believe that someone else has the answer; that they are experts, and they know more than we do. Granted, there are people who are leaders in their respective fields who can offer expert advice; however, when it comes to what is right for you, your heart has the answer -- if you simply quiet your mind long enough to hear it.
We spend our lives trying to live up to others' expectations of who we are meant to be. This is a betrayal of your inner truth. Who you really are is not defined by the external world but by your internal sanctuary.
Deep within you lies the very essence of love, strength and joy. To trust your inner self is to trust your heart. It does not mean that you will not make mistakes or make a wrong turn; this is all part of your heart's journey. If you trust and embrace the journey, your heart will get you back on the right path.
In my practice with my clients, I work from the perspective that each client has all the internal resources they need inside of them to make changes in their lives. I provide the space for them to come to the realization of their own inner power and strength.
I have found the most significant shifts are always heart-based. When the light shines on the darkness they have been feeling, a lightness of being occurs. The heart opens up like a flower, ready to be nurtured with love and care. Trusting in their hearts and themselves is pivotal in living a joyous and peaceful life.
Through my own journey, I have come to realize that life is not about pain and punishment. The essence of life is about joy, happiness and love. This can only occur if you trust and look after your heart.
Your heart's energy can be felt from a distance. What you radiate out into the world can be felt by other people's hearts. Whether you come from a loving space or a fearful space, your heart's energy is constantly emitting a vibration.
Imagine this, for just a moment: you're stressed constantly, you live with fear and sadness and feel suffocated due to the economic downturn. You work a job you hate but stay at it due to your mortgage and mounting bills, or perhaps you are in a relationship that does not nurture your heart. You doubt yourself; you seek refuge in anything that will numb your feelings of inadequacy and loss of freedom. You think that you are stuck in this way of living because your mind tells you it's too hard to change things. Other people reinforce the idea that it's difficult to change the circumstances of your life based on their life experience. The unfortunate truth is that this is not just a made-up story but a reality that many people experience.
There is a way out of this, and each of us have the answer within. You are the creator of your life. You have the means to make or break your life. You hold the key to your freedom and happiness. You have the ability to free yourself; no matter what stage of life you are in, it's never too late to change the situations that you have created. All it takes is trust in your heart, because it knows what is right for you. Our heart deserves the best gift from us; it is asking to be heard and revered.
Take a moment now and sit in silence, close your eyes and focus on your heart. Feel the warm energy of love coming from your heart. You can place your hand over your heart as it may help you to connect more easily. Take a few deep breaths, and when you're ready, ask your heart whatever question you need an answer to. Be patient for the response as it may take some time. The answer may not come to you here and now, but it could come much later when you are involved in another activity.
What comes through may surprise you. It may not make sense to your logical mind, however, you can trust it. You will learn that your heart will lead you right where you need to go.
Often the answer comes in a form of a feeling. This is your heart communicating with you; it is your real self telling you something, and it comes from a deeper place within you.
We can all think, believe and know things. The moment you feel you are communicating with your inner being -- your heart -- which is expressing itself in the form of a feeling.
In a world that is dominated with boundless data, information overload and the fast pace of life, it is much harder for us to stop for a moment and to really listen to what our heart is telling us.
The answer is not outside of ourselves. Rather, our heart and inner being hold the key. Think about this: your fear, doubt and stress have been created from the inside out. You may think that your external environment is responsible, but this is not the case. Events have occurred, but how you react and feel is an inside job. Your feelings are telling you something. They are revealing to you what you need to take care of, and by listening to your heart and following what feels right you will find your equilibrium again.
What is exuded from your heart is simple and timeless. A light feeling in your heart is your indicator to follow through as your heart is happy and at peace. A heavy feeling in your heart is your indicator that the decision or thought does not align with what is true for you.
Your heart wants only the best for you. It is up to you to trust your beautiful heart because it ultimately means that you are trusting yourself. By trusting your heart, you are validating your inner voice, affirming that you have the answer to what is best for you. Treasure your heart and treasure yourself. Know that you hold the key to your happiness and joy; no one can give it or take it away from you. It's been with you all along, and it resides in your heart.
Let the magic of your heart guide you towards love, joy and happiness.
Thursday, December 27, 2012
YOU'RE ONLY AS STRONG AS YOUR ROOTS. ((PeachTree Music Group))
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Saturday, April 21, 2012
NENNA YVONNE
Friday, April 20, 2012
Nigeria Queen "The Real American Dream"... Nenna Yvonne #BlueMagic
ABOUT NENNA YVONNE
USA Fox News describes her as an “International Multi-talented Force.” Billboard Magazine and Music Choice describe her as the “African Lady Gaga.” MTV described her as the “New Age Glam Pop Diva.” But for the USA Songwriter Award winning artist, it’s a rooted passion that has driven her to creating her viral power house through social media. With over half a million views on one of the world’s largest Urban Music blogs, Media Take Out, Nenna Yvonne has been ranked alongside such artists as Rihanna, Lady Gaga, Kelis, Nicki Minaj, Janet Jackson and Grace Jones. Proving her grassroots approach to garnering hundreds of thousands of fans through social media is a clear indicator of mainstream success.
At age 21, the Nigerian-born/New York-raised pop princess already has the talent, pedigree, looks, and desire to reign over the charts indefinitely. With nearly 150,000 Facebook fans, 75,000 twitter fans, 300,000 Reverbnation fans, 45,000 plays on Soundcloud plays and countless viral remixes of her songs, Nenna is definitely sparking a lot of attention from fans all across the world.
People will hate you, rate you, shake you and break you but it's how strong you stand that makes you." says Yvonne. Her humble beginnings has thought her that staying true to your passion will lead you to great success.
Recently, Nenna Yvonne premiered her latest single ‘Kuru Kuru 360’ in Tokyo with Platinum Selling & Gold Disc winning producer Daisuke Hinata. Her international release and tour has gained her fans all across the globe stretching from Tokyo, Africa, and all across Europe. Nenna took Japan by storm creating a media frenzy, was certainly the spectacle of the season as she showcased for celebrities, and became the talk of Japanese tabloids with her outgoing personality & fashion sense that would make Lady Gaga jealous. Her recent features can be found in BMR Magazine, X-Cross Magazine, Mobo Magazine, Cure Magazine and Wooley Magazine.
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Recently, Nenna was approached by Bruno Mars asking her to headline a charity concert for his foundation Mama Earth, an organization which helps raise money for children in Africa. Some of the noted supporters include Will Smith, Leonardo DiCaprio, Kanye West, Mario Van Peebles, Far East Movement, Jo Jo, and Carlos Santana.
Nigeria Pentecostal Church
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Saturday, April 30, 2011
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
PeachTree Music Group - Atlanta GA
PeachTree Music Group : Founded in 2006 and based in Atlanta, Georgia, PeachTree Music Group capitalizes on the expanding global entertainment market by focusing on the production and promotion of high-quality entertainment. The company has established itself as a key player in the industry, leveraging its expertise to deliver exceptional production values and successful promotional strategies.
The strength of PeachTree Music Group's management team lies in its unique blend of experience, creativity, savvy, and energy. Key individuals within PTMG are dedicated and well-prepared to drive success, ensuring the company continues to thrive in the competitive entertainment industry. Their collective expertise and commitment form the backbone of the company's ability to deliver high-quality production and promotional work.
The talented team at PeachTree Music Group, including key figures like Antonio "TopcaT" Randolph and Daimeial Michel, has come together to form an innovative company poised for future success. With their combined industry expertise and affiliations, along with a highly esteemed Board of Directors, PeachTree Music Group is positioned to emerge as one of the leading entertainment companies in the industry. Their collective vision and dedication are set to propel the company to new heights in the entertainment world.
Song Writer’s and Producer’s
PeachTree Music Group is a comprehensive production company, making it an ideal asset for any emerging company or venture. Unlike many others, PTMG offers a unique advantage with the expertise and discerning ears of true executives, producers, and engineers. This blend of skills ensures high-quality production and insightful industry knowledge, positioning PTMG as a valuable partner for successful ventures in the entertainment industry.
Peachtree Music Group (PTMG)
PeachTree Music Group is a multimedia entertainment company dedicated to providing profitable and positive audio and visual entertainment to a diverse, international audience. PeachTree is committed to delivering wholesome entertainment that maintains high quality and broad appeal without sacrificing commercial success. The company firmly believes that engaging and enjoyable content can be achieved while upholding a standard of excellence and integrity.
Sunday, November 15, 2009
ATLANTA GA "PeachTree Music Group" Music Production and Consultant Company
PeachTree Music Group: A Premier Team of Industry Professionals is distinguished by our exceptional team of professionals, including business executives, producers, writers, composers, artists, business affairs specialists, accountants, and support staff. While many aspiring pioneers make impressive pitches, we stand out because we deliver results.
Our Team:
Professional Expertise: Our diverse team brings a wealth of experience and skill across all facets of the entertainment industry.
Exceptional Talent: We excel in our respective fields, combining creativity, business acumen, and technical expertise to achieve outstanding outcomes.
At PeachTree Music Group, we’re not just another aspiring company; we’re a highly capable team dedicated to making a significant impact in the industry.
A Decade of Growth and Learning
Over the past decade, my team and I have navigated a continuous journey of growth and learning within the music business. Our commitment to mastering the art and craft of the industry has been a driving force behind our progress.
Our Journey:
Continuous Development: We have embraced every opportunity to learn and adapt, evolving with the ever-changing landscape of the music business.
Experience and Expertise: Our experiences over the years have honed our skills and deepened our understanding, allowing us to excel in our roles.
At PeachTree Music Group, our dedication to growth and expertise is reflected in the quality and success of our work.
Diverse Influences Shaping Our Expertise
The PeachTree Music Group family draws from a rich tapestry of music and business influences. Our backgrounds encompass a wide range of genres, including Gospel, Rap/Hip Hop, R and B, alternative rock, and jazz. This diverse exposure has profoundly shaped our approach to the industry.
Influences and Inspiration:
Varied Musical Backgrounds: Our team’s eclectic experiences with different musical styles enrich our creative and professional perspectives.
Role Models and Mentors: We have been inspired by numerous musicians and industry professionals who have played a pivotal role in shaping our creativity, business strategies, and professional growth.
At PeachTree Music Group, our diverse influences and the guidance of our role models contribute to our innovative and well-rounded approach to the music business.
Our Vision for the Industry
At PeachTree Music Group, we seek meaningful and productive national opportunities that align with our values and goals. Our aim is not to settle for just any deal, but to secure fair and equitable agreements that reflect our commitment to excellence.
Our Goals:
Productive Work: We aspire to engage in high-impact projects that contribute positively to the industry and resonate with audiences nationwide.
Fair Deals: We value transparency and fairness in all our business dealings, ensuring that our contributions are recognized and rewarded appropriately.
Guidance and Success: We trust that our Creator will guide us toward success, as we continue to strive for excellence in all our endeavors.
Our focus is on forging meaningful partnerships and achieving success through integrity and dedication.
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Thursday, November 12, 2009
THE PRODUCER MI$TAENZ a/k/a Donald Brown JR.
http://www.mybeatshop.com/MistaEnz
To all appearances, the namesake of Knoxville’s most formidable jazz personage has chosen a path that is wholly antithetical to everything his father stands for in music. The second son of esteemed pianist/composer/educator Donald Brown, Donald Brown Jr. has traded the warm acoustic intimacy of grand piano, stand-up bass and drum set (the trio format featured in Autumn in New York , one of his dad’s loveliest CD recordings) for a Midi keyboard, a set of monitors, and an MPC 2000 Akai drum machine. Samples, not standards, are his sonic currency. He has eschewed the organic rhythms of swing in favor of looping and prefab beats.
Some might even say that the son of our city’s world-renowned jazz statesman is not even a musician, at least not in the stodgiest sense of that word. Rather, he is an aspiring hip-hop producer, having made much of his living the last several years working with local artists like 5ive Ft. Giant and Jaystorm and Military Minded.
Now he has a couple of tracks for nationally known recording artists to his credit; his contribution to the new Pimp C record Pimpalation (Rap-A-Lot), the sweet ballad rap “I Miss U”, was singled out by XXL Magazine as the strongest of the album’s 16 tracks. Indeed, Donald Brown Jr. is a rapper, not a jazzer. And his dad is OK with it.
“Early on, he was turned off by the stereotypes associated with rap,” says the younger Brown. “He talked bad about it early on. But I said, ‘Dad, you gotta listen to my music.’ And over the years, he saw me stick with it, and that I was serious about it. And now both of my parents have been real supportive of what I do.”
“I was impressed with the passion he has for what he does,” admits the elder Brown. “He can work on his tracks sometimes 12 and 16 hours a day. And I’ve been amazed by the stuff he comes up with in the studio. He doesn’t play much piano, not like my other sons Keith and Kenneth. And yet the stuff he comes up with on the keyboard is really impressive.”
Which is one of several indicators that the apple really hasn’t fallen that far from the tree. Because Brown Jr. is in many ways a hip-hop producer/artist with the heart of a jazzman, or at least that of an R&B traditionalist. At 25, he says he’s already begun to see the musics that were integral to his upbringing—perhaps even part of his very DNA—reassert themselves in his own work.
A husky fellow who makes his lean-limbed sire look almost slight in comparison, Brown, Jr. remembers that he and his brothers listened to hip hop at an early age, even as his father’s music—jazz and R&B, and some ’70s funk and soul—dominated their household milieu. There was always plenty of recording equipment in the Brown home, so the brothers learned to four-track their own raps, producing their first full-length cassette tape when Brown, Jr. was in second grade, their first CD when he was 15.
But as his siblings gravitated inevitably toward jazz—eldest Kenneth is a drummer, while youngest Keith is pianist with considerable potential—Brown, Jr. stayed the course with rap, putting the skills he’d learned tinkering with his father’s equipment to good use, producing tracks for his friends. A talented visual artist, he could produce the musical tracks on a rapper’s CD, then design cover art for the jewel box as well.
The Brown brothers briefly flirted with having their own home-based Ozone Studio—Brown Sr. and wife Dorothy even helped them buy equipment—an effort that proved fruitless over the short haul, but was instrumental in furthering Brown Jr.’s skills as a producer.
“We were all about good music,” Brown, Jr. says. “But we didn’t realize you had to have a plan, talk to radio stations and record stores and aggressively sell your music.”
In 2000, Brown Jr. met another aspiring local rapper, Eric “Tallson” Gray (Brown, Jr. himself often records under the moniker MI$TA ENZ). They recorded an album together, with both of them rapping and Brown, Jr. producing, and marketed it on the “chitlin circuit”, at tiny clubs in small towns like Winchester and Manchester and Tullahoma, eventually moving 1,500 copies.
“We got such positive feedback, even though we knew the record really wasn’t very good,” Brown, Jr. explains. “The thing is, these small towns don’t get much outside entertainment.”
Their efforts garnered the attention of a small rap imprint out of Birmingham; though the duo signed on to record for the label, the project never came to fruition. But not long after, Brown, Jr. and Tallson joined with Jim Slay, a talented local rapper whose skills Brown, Jr. felt were underappreciated, and recorded a three-man effort entitled Southern Made , under the group name Common Folk.
Seeking broader recognition, the trio sent their record to Antonio “Topcat” Randolph, an Atlanta-based hip-hop impresario with his own PTMG Productions company and a small stable of rap artists. Topcat liked their work, and found label interest with the budding Dirty Bird Entertainment imprint in December of 2004.
Common Folk dissolved before anything came of the partnership, however, as did Dirty Bird Entertainment. But Brown, Jr. kept ties with Topcat, who had the wherewithal to shop the beats he recorded as a producer to other artists, including many platinum sellers.
A hip-hop record producer is a different animal from his counterpart in rock; while the latter largely guides, and sometimes gently molds, the artists in his charge, a rap producer is often responsible for assembling the musical tracks that underlie the spoken word—using samplers, keyboards, drum machines, and any other tools at his disposal. Brown, Jr. prides himself on imbuing the tracks he creates with more textures and thematic variations than those of many of his contemporaries, some of whom tend to lean on staid loops, endless repetitions of tired beats.
“I like tracks that are saying something musically as well as lyrically,” Brown, Jr. says. “I like to hear guitars and strings and bass, something more than just a drum beat.”
His musicality caught the ear of rapper Pimp C, one-half of successful southern rap duo UGK and now a solo artist. Released from a four-year prison stint (on a parole violation) in December, Pimp C selected one of Brown’s tracks for his comeback release Pimpalation . The aforementioned track, “I Miss U”, features a tuneful modern R&B-inflected beat that unfurls slowly, then resolves, before repeating again, with a chorus of girl-group singers crooning sweet soul harmonies underneath. Brown’s is the only contribution on the record that didn’t come from an established producer.
But Brown’s second musical contribution to a big-league rapper has been more problematic. Brown, Jr. says he had traded some of his own recordings with those of another aspiring young producer in Memphis. Somehow, his beats ended up in the hands of rapper Pitbull out of Florida, who made use of them on his track “Dope Game,” his contribution to a hip-hop compilation CD featuring various artists.
Brown, Jr. was upset when he heard his track appropriated without his consent, but he has since taken steps to ensure that he is properly credited for his work with Pitbull. “Stuff like that happens a lot in this music, where lots of hungry artists and producers don’t go through the right channels to copyright their stuff,” he says. “I’ve known plenty of people over the years who have had similar experiences.”
All of which served to remind Brown, Jr. of the hazards of his business. The truth is that though rap stereotypes are often thoughtless, even cruel, applied without fair consideration of the real people who are saddled with them, rap can be a mean business, sometimes overrun with deception, drugs, and thug posturing.
“There’s too much drama in hip hop for me,” says Brown, Jr., adding that he has had his life threatened on at least one occasion by another artist with a beef. “There are clubs where people feel like they need to bring guns, Crips and Bloods hanging out in some of the studios… there’s a negative energy that surrounds it.
“I want to get to the point where I can just produce, come in and do my tracks and leave. And I’d like to get into producing more than just hip hop. That’s one of the things I like about working with Antonio TopcaT. He isn’t single-minded; he has a rock group, an R&B group. I want to become a well-rounded producer.”
Not coincidentally, Brown, Jr. notes that his own musical tastes have slowly shifted in recent years, drifting back around to some of the music he heard coming from his father’s record player as a child—artists like Stevie Wonder, Sam Cooke, Marvin Gaye and soul group Black Ivory. He bemoans many rap artists who lack soul and melodic sense, who “do a dah-dah-dah beat, put bass under it and talk about jewelry or money, and it’s a top hit.”
“When I was younger, making rap tracks with my brothers, their tracks would always be more musical, while mine were more strictly raps,” Brown, Jr. says. “I was listening to Tupac and Eightball and Scarface and Goodie Mobb. Now that’s turning around. I’ve probably bought five hip-hop records in the last five years.”
“I think Donald has always enjoyed old-school R&B,” says Donald Brown Sr., noting that his son has manifested a new interest in expanding his keyboard repertoire as well. “But as he’s matured, I think he’s appreciated the value of it more. And maybe sensed the message is more powerful, with a more universal appeal.”
It seems an unlikely pairing—a father who is the inheritor of a distinguished jazz tradition, and a son who has embraced the brash urban modernity of hip hop. But appearances can be deceiving, and perhaps these two mwn called Donald Brown are even more alike than their shared name would indicate.
“It’s true that I’m not a big fan of rap,” Brown Sr. adds. “But I try to support him doing his music. He’s very passionate about it. And if he believes in it, I want to be there for him.”
| City: | Knoxville |
| State: | TN |
| Occupation: | Producer/Hustla |
| Company: | PeachTree Music Group |
| Website: | www.thebeatpage.com |
| MySpace URL: | myspace.com/mitaenzbeatshop |
| Production Software: | Reason 3 / Nuendo 2 |
| Production Hardware: | Roland XP-80 & Akai MPD16 |
| Sounds Like / Influences: | What Da People Say |
| Info: | Donald Brown, II a.k.a. Mi$ta Enz |
| Artist Credits: | Pimp C, Z-RO, C-Side, Trap Squad, Jump Fresh Kilck, & more...... |
| Label Credits: | Rap-A-Lot, Peachtree Music Group |
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