Wednesday, September 25, 2013

Artist Spotlight: Arlis Michaels


Take a look at this interview with current Giant Blast featured artist Arlis Michaels.  Read all about what he has to say below!


The Giant Blast:  How is everything going with you Arlis Michaels?
Arlis Michaels:  I'm chillin Same s**t different day, life remains Beautiful for me though.


The Giant Blast:You call yourself Arlis Michaels after the main character from that HBO series Arli$$, why is that?
Arlis Michaels:  My moms gave me that name, she always used to say I remind her of him because we was business minded and was about that paper you feel me.


The Giant Blast:  Were you also a huge fan of the show?
Arlis Michaels:  Yea I was a huge fam Robert Wuhl is supposed to host my next mixtape Don't hate me hate your motherfuckin Job.


The Giant Blast:  Getting to your music, how would you describe your sound as an artist?
Arlis Michaels:  My sound is rather unique and laid back at the sametime I'm not yelling on my records or none of that u can hear every bar nice and clear my vocals sounds like it's married to the beat.


The Giant Blast:  How long have you been doing music?
Arlis Michaels:  I've been doing music off and on for 10 years.


The Giant Blast:  Who are some of your favorite artists?
Arlis Michaels:  LL Cool J, Jay-Z, Nas just too name a few


The Giant Blast:  What do you feel is one of the best ways to promote yourself as an artist?
Arlis Michaels:  The internet is the best marketing tool right now.


The Giant Blast:  What has been one of your biggest accomplishments as an artist so far?
Arlis Michaels:  Being on all the top blog sites doing shows overseas and fans knowing my music


The Giant Blast:  What was one of your worst experiences as an artist and how did you learn from it or bounce back?
Arlis Michaels:  Haven't really a bad experience.


The Giant Blast:  What are your plans for the rest of 2013?  
Arlis Michaels:  Takeover the industry music and film


The Giant Blast:  Where do you see yourself in the next 5 years?
Arlis Michaels:  Sitting on top of the world


The Giant Blast:  Is there anything else you would like to plug?
Arlis Michaels:  Shoutout to my team NBH and my LIE N***** too.


Get more updates on Arlis Michaels at his official promo blog 

at http://www.arlismichaelsblog.blogspot.com

Monday, September 23, 2013

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: MODERN DAY BATTLE OF DAVID AND GOLIATH -ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC VS. ACM RECORDS

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
PRESS CONTACT: Michael C. Luckman  (212) 995-0384
MODERN DAY BATTLE  OF DAVID AND GOLIATH:ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC VS. ACM RECORDS  




ACM Records is fighting for it's name in a modern day 
Battle of David and Goliath currently being played out 
between the small independent record label based in New 
Jersey and the Academy of Country Music, which allegedly 
wants to use the title ACM Records to expand it's thriving 
record business.


Despite the fact that the Academy of Country Music had 
it's trademark application for the title "ACM Fan Jam"
rejected because of alleged copyright confusion
with ACM Records' existing trademark, the organization, 
which is known for it's annual awards show televised on 
CBS, has filed a lawsuit against ACM Records
in the Federal Count in Los Angeles, California seeking
to prevent the well respected indie music label from
continuing to do business under it's longtime corporate
name.


Founded 20 years ago by Al Cohen and Eve Adams, ACM
incorporated in 1991 and registered the company's 
name in 2008.  On February 21, 2011 the United States
Patent Office rejected an application by the Academy
of Country Music for use of the title, "ACM Fan Jam,"
ruling that the name could easily be confused with
the ACM Records trademark.  Nonetheless, the Academy
of Country Music has continued to use the title, 
"ACM Fan Jam," to promote live music events and in 
2011 began to distribute compact discs under the name
"ACM ZinePak."


"We don't have a problem with the Academy of 
Country Music using ACM as their abbreviation," said 
the co-owners of ACM Records, "but we will not allow
them to infringe on our musical territory.  If 
necessary we may seek an injunction to prevent the 
Academy of Country Music from distributing products
that confuse the public as to their source.  The 
Academy needs to practice what many of their artists
preach:  America is all about fairness for the little 
guy."

ACM Records represents hundreds of recording artists
from all types of musical genres including rock, folk,
country as well as hip hop artists such as MCBEE-X, 
Shif-T, Warchild, Seven, Minister Kane, and the 
legendary Grandmaster Melle Mel among many others. The
label also represents songwriters, composers, and 
producers that have had tunes placed on major 
television network stations ranging from NBC, CBS, E!,
MTV, Discovery to FX on programs such as "Smash", 
"justified", "Law and Order", "Nikitia" and 
"Saturday Night Live" just to name a few, in addition 
to their artists songs placed in numerous feature 
films including the smash country hit, "Brokeback 
Mountain: and the hip hop classic, "Paid in Full"."

Sunday, September 15, 2013

Part Two of the ACM Records Interview on The Blast Cast Podcast


This is part two of the interview with Al Cohen and Eve Adams of ACM Records. In this part of the interview they discuss working with other artists, legendary recording artists such as Grandmaster Melle Mel, putting together PerfectPryzm's record, pet peeves with artists, how indie labels make their money, and more!


Check out the ACM Records Promo Blog athttp://www.acmrecordsblog.blogspot.com



Tags: PerfectPryzm, Hip Hop, Music, ACM Records, Al Cohen, Eve Adams, Paid and Full, Soundtrack, Grandmaster Melle Mel, Grandmaster Flash, Classical Music, Composers, money, revenue, Foundation, Giving Students A Chance, Bands, Artists

Saturday, September 14, 2013

The Blast Cast (Podcast) Interview with Al Cohen and Eve Adams of ACM Records Pt. 1


In this interview Just Some Guy Named Jay talks to Al Cohen and Eve Adams of ACM Records. They discuss the history of the label, the new acts signed to ACM Records, the music, their process, how things are going behind the scenes and more! Lots of great information! Check it out.

Also check out ACM Records Promo blog at 
http://www.acmrecordsblog.blogspot.com


Tags: ACM Records, Record Label, Al Cohen, Hip Hop, Rap, Rock, Salsa, R&B, Production, Select Records, Tuff City Records, Mantronics, Just Ice, Nice-N-Smooth, Big Daddy Kane, Kurtis Blow, Run DMC, Jam Master Jay, The Creeptones, MCBEE-X, Shif-T, Seven, Scout Talent, Bolot, Warchild, Artist, Music, International Music, Folk Music, Ivanka,

Thursday, September 12, 2013

Arlis Michaels "Ain't No Tellin'" (Official Video)


Check out the latest video from Giant Blast Featured artist Arlis Michaels titled "Ain't No Tellin'" by clicking the embedded youtube video above. Get more information on this artist by visiting his official promo blog at http://www.arlismichaelsblog.blogspot.com


Sunday, September 8, 2013

Mixtape Spotlight: Arlis Michaels DON'T WATCH ME, WATCH YOUR MOTHERF****** KIDS!

Check out the latest mixtape from Arlis Michaels titled 
Don't Watch Me, Watch Your Motherf****** Kids!




New Mixtape!! 

ARLIS MICHAELS 

DONT WATCH ME, WATCH YOUR 

MOTHERF****** KIDS 

(hosted by: DJ J Boogie)


Download It Here:


NEW MIXTAPE FROM 
ARLIS MICHAELSDONT WATCH ME WATCH YOUR MOTHER F****** KIDS




1. B.A.D. prod by: BeatRyda
2. OKC  prod by: Butla Beats
3. Ain't no Tellin prod by: Arkatech beatz
4. Me and Your BM Feat. Young Pretty prod by: Cardiak
5. Christopher Walken Feat. Prince Shamel Prod By: Mugga Mancini
6. B**** Go Get A Job
7. Back Like a Neva Left feat. Spade O prod by: Mugga Mancini & Maestro
8. Alright feat. Prince Shamel prod by: Mugga Mancini & Maestro
9. F*** Yall prod by: Mugga Mancini
10. Hoes Keep Callin prod by: Butla Beats
11. How the Game Go feat. Prince shamel prod by: Butla Beats
12. Christopher Walken Remix feat. Prince shamel prod by: Mugga Mancini & Maestro
13. Me, Myself, And I Prod by: Beatryda




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Tuesday, September 3, 2013

New Single: Rod D. featuring Kevin Gates "She Ain't Right"


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