Questions:

1. Is vocal production important to a singer?
2. Is vocal training needed to become a singer?
3. What do A&R’s listen for?
4. Do you need a manager and when should you get one?
5. How do I use Pro Tools for my recording?
6. Home Recording vs. Professional Studio ñ Which is right for me?
7. How to find good recording engineers?
8. How do I get into the music industry?
9. How important is networking to my music career?
10.  How can I get noticed in the music industry?
11.  Do I need a Music Publisher?

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Up-coming Milwaukee emcee Zaire appeared on the MTV Rapfix segment entitled “Get In The Game,” a time on Rapfix that allows up-coming artist to display their visual talent and receive criticism from music industry insiders. This segment allowed him to show a preview of his music video for “Use You Love.” In the segment, he obtained advice and a crucial connection with DJ Khlaed and Sway. Check out the clip above to view Zaire getting in the game via MTV Rapfix with Sway and DJ Khaled. Also, check out his full music video for “Use Your Love” below.

What was it like working with GRAMMY winner’s @4everBrandy & @MonicaBrown? @IAmRicoLove knows!!!

Super Producer Rico Love talk’s about working w/ Grammy Award Winner’s Monica & Brandy on their latest duet “It all belongs to me“ which will be featured on both; Monica’s ”New Life” album & Brandy’s ”2/11″ album + more..

@TheGrammys: “@JCarterLA did you know your question was chosen to be asked in our interview w/ Rico Love!”

Grammy winning singer Brandy Norwood finally released her 1st Single off her forthcoming album; Two Eleven, her 2012 debut project on RCA/Chameleon Records. The Single “Put It Down” features Chris Brown (CBreezy) and was written by Sean Garrett w/ production by Hit maker Bangladesh. The song offers a more Sexy, Edgy sound to Brandy’s smooth R&B voice; w/ a Hip-Hop undertone this is sure to be a club banger. The 33-year-old singer turned heads in NYC wearing some flashy red sneaks while visiting The BoomBox‘s Offices.

 “It’s called ‘Put It Down,’ but I like to call it ‘Fall in Love,’” Brandy tells The BoomBox. “But no one else likes that title. It’s so new and so fresh. It’s just a different vibe. It’s R&B meets Hip-Hop and it’s Edgy and Gritty, but it’s about love, which is something we all want to experience and stay in love. I want to stay in love.”

The single is set to hit iTunes May 8th, while Two Eleven is set to be released in June 2012. The singer spoke about her new music as well as the Triumphs & Tribulations of her career in VH1′s “Behind the Music.”

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Singer|Songwriter JC∆rtēr  is at it again, This time with a Leak off his up-coming [Mixtape|Album] JC∆rtēr V§. ¥oūng J. III. The song was written by JCarter and Produced by Hit-Makers ChrisNTeeb, who’ve worked w/ artist such as Olivia, Ciara, JLo, 50 Cent, & more. They’ve also scored music for TV shows on VH1 & MTv. The track has a Grown & Sexy vibe to it; with an R&B sound thats easy on the ears.. This is definitely a song for the ladies, and with 655 [Likes] on Facebook and 339 Plays on SoundCloud, this song is well on its way to becoming a hit.

*Listen & Leave your “Comments” we wanna know what you think..?