David Banner puts historical perspective to business of today.
He sums up business deals, contracts, natural resources, 
intellectual property and so much more. Professor Banner is
rarely off point and this is no exception. He did all of this 
promoting…Read more

Following the success of their love and relationship book “Manology,” longtime friends Tyrese Gibson and
Rev Run are bringing their advice to television audiences. In a yet-to-be-titled weekly primetime series, the two
men will square off in front of a…Read more

Founding father Jay Z launched into a blistering counter attack of those who dare to speak against his new streaming
service. The 45-year-old was performing at a private show at Terminal 5 in New York for Tidal subscribers when he…Read more

Maya Penn has quite the résumé: entrepreneur, CEO, philanthropist, eco-friendly
fashion designer, coder, illustrator, writer, and animator all at the tender age of 14.
When most kids her age were learning how to count to 10 and color within the…Read more

Dr. Maya Angelou passed away on May 28, 2014 at the age of 86. A renowned poet,
author, and civil rights activist, she was known for her heartfelt memoirs, essays, and
poems, and had won several Grammy awards for her…Read more

There’s a setting called "Frequent Locations"; as you go about your daily routine,
your iPhone makes note of where you are and how long you're there. When it starts
detecting patterns, it marks the spot as one such "frequent location."…Read more

Around the time I stopped fighting with my parents and began listening to them, my
dad imparted some brilliant financial advice. He told me to become a scholar of the tax
law. OK, perhaps he didn't use those exact words,…Read more

A Federal Trade Commission study last year found that one in four consumer
credit reports contain errors,  these include everything from minor mistakes to
outrageous oversights.  It’s important to know what to look for when you’re
checking for mistakes in…Read more

RESEARCH SUGGESTS THAT MUSIC CAN.....Help Physically:

1. Ease pain. Music can meaningfully reduce the perceived intensity of
pain, especially in geriatric care, intensive care, or palliative medicine
(an area of healthcare that focuses on preventing and relieving the…

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Physical/Analog Songwriter Royalties (generated from old school music industry),
and Digital Songwriter Royalties (generated from the modern digital music industry).

PHYSICAL/ANALOG SONGWRITER ROYALTIES & REVENUE
#1. Mechanical Royalties

If you’re serious about getting your music out there, you’re probably…

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December is a month full of inspiration to #RaiseYourWeapons. On December 1, 1955
Rosa Parks was arrested and on December 6, 1865 the 13th amendment was ratified.
We saw a Civil Rights Icon, Nelson Mandela, pass. In his honor, we…Read more

This video just goes to show you that even the most meanest, toughest dudes
can take time out to give to his family. Check out how he dances to Justin 
Timberlake LOL. Sean Price food shopping at Key Food
for…Read more

Found this excellent candid piece from one of the OG's in the business, Mr. Bill Duke
who recently received a Lifetime Achievement Tribute from the Directors Guild of
America. Thermal Soundwaves reached out to Mr. Duke and his company Duke …Read more

When CEO's speak, it's at everyone's advantage that they listen. You can gain valuable information
on what to do, what's coming up, and advice on current trends in a given industry. If you are a
business owner, entrepreneur or thinking…Read more

Spike Lee has a highly informative conversation with producer Pharrell Williams of the 
Neptunes about a large number of topics as: lawyers/agents blocking artists from
working together, why he chose kickstarter for his latest film, the potential for the 
tent…Read more

Hip Hop publicist Arie Goode is here every week answering
your email questions on industry how-to's and important
Do's and Don'ts.

This week's question:
Is social media replacing the celebrity publicist? – JB

Of course not, on the contrary! Publicists…Read more

Hip Hop publicist Arie Goode is here every week answering your email
questions on industry how-to's and important Do's and Don'ts.

This week's question:
  Arie, Is it my publicist's job to book me for shows? ____@hotmail.com Ummm NO! [Laughing]… Read more

Hip Hop publicist Arie Goode is here every week answering your email 
questions on industry how-to's and important Do's and Don'ts.

This week's question:
  Question: I saw what you were talking about on a website. I want to ask if… Read more