Colby Savage, "Reflection" Album Release Party, Dallas Texas

Who's leaking Nude photos of Amber Rose?

Is Amber Rose leaking this continuous stream of nude pics on purpose?

The topic of conversation comes up consistently amongst friends and industry peers alike and after today’s latest batch, I’m sadly leaning towards yes. At first I was adamant the former stripper turned rapper’s dimepiece turned legitimate money-maker wasn’t. Call me naive, but something about this girl’s most recent business moves and attempts to elevate her career (she’s a guest judge on BET’s upcoming Master Of The Mix DJ competition series and is in talks to be the face of a major liquor brand, for example) told me she was attempting to leave “that life” behind.

Different Types of MIDI Keyboards

By D Grossy

When you say MIDI keyboard you're talking about a variety of electric or digital keyboards out there. Unlike before where only special keyboards were able to do MIDI, nowadays almost all modern electric keyboards are MIDI compatible. You can't miss them - they're the ones with the MIDI In & Out slots in the back.

There are basically two types of electronic keyboards - the controller and the piano types

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1) The controller is typically what many would associate with the term MIDI keyboard. While it has keys you won't hear any sound when you press them. You need to have a computer running a digital audio workstation (DAW) software to convert the MIDI impulses to sound.

Because they don't have any speakers controllers are generally smaller and cheaper than their regular piano type counterparts. This makes them versatile and portable and can fit in almost any space you can think of.

2) The piano or personal keyboard type has its own build in sound system - what that means is that unlike the controller, when you press the keys sound comes out. You don't have to connect them to a computer in order to hear anything.

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The advantage of such a system is that you can set it up anywhere and not have to worry about having a computer and the required software available. Their disadvantage often tends to be their size due to the internal sound system - you may find it somewhat difficult to set up if you have a small studio and especially so in front of your computer.

Otherwise known as the number of keys you would like in the keyboard. A MIDI keyboard comes in a wide range of number keys -88, 76, 61, 49, 37, and 25. The high number ones are the big boys and are usually the piano type keyboards. The lower ones tend to be the controllers. If you don't play the piano then the smaller number of keys won't be a problem for you. However, if you want that piano feel then get the 88 or at the very least the 76 so you have a wider option to play from.

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Speaking of that piano feel the action of the keys will help determine that. Full weighted keys offer the resistance and spring-back of pianos. Synth action has no resistance whatsoever and the keys spring back quickly too. Semi-weighted keys are the compromise - they have less resistance than full weighted ones and are slower to spring back than the synth ones.

Other determining factors include how you will use the unit. If you're always on the go then maybe a small portable unit may be for you. Same is true if you don't really have much space in your home studio. On the other hand if you're into live performances where space and set-up aren't a problem then maybe a bigger unit with the full set of keys may be what the doctor ordered. Price can also come in when choosing your MIDI keyboard but with the way things are going the differences can be negligible except perhaps with the really high end ones.

Check out useful tips in buying Midi Keyboards. Know what other users say in the Midi Keyboard Reviews section.

Hip Hop CSS's D.I.R.T. at the Murda Muzik Video Shoot, Dallas TX

Independent Music Kingpin Colby Savage making it do what it do wit dat "D.I.R.T. Beats production in Dallas Texas.

Keri Hilson at Moet Rose Lounge in Atlanta.

Recording Artist Keri Hilson at Moet Rose Lounge Atlanta Hosted By Keri Hilson at Rosewood Room At The Mansion on August 6, 2011 in Atlanta, Georgia.



Keri Hilson was the special guest host of the Moet Rose Lounge in Atlanta on Saturday, August 6. The Moet Rose Lounge was located inside the The Mansion on Peachtree and was an invite-only affair. The champagne flowed all night as guests danced to the beats of DJ Trama and DJ G-Mack.

7 Things You Must Include In Your Electronic Press Kit

Living in the age of the Internet and social media, it is important for serious recording artists to have an electronic press kit (EPK) to showcase themselves online. An Electronic Press Kit is essentially an artist's resume'. It is also a critical networking tool. The goal of any EPK is to pique the interest of the viewer and make it easy for outside labels, managers, promoters, and other media to get a hold of the artist. The following items are must haves in an EPK:

1.Bio
The artist's bio should be at the forefront of the EPK. It should be written professionally and essentially be a sales pitch. The bio should include information related to the artist's background, hometown, current activities, most recently released mixtape/album, future plans, and any other relevant information to promote the artist. The bio should be clear, concise, and to the point. Eliminate unnecessary details and provide only what's needed in the biography.

2.Music
An artist should include their best recorded music in their EPK. Ideally, the artist would want to showcase at least 3 -5 of their best songs. These songs should be professionally engineered and recorded. Each song should have in its description the official song title, all artists included on the song, and the song length.

3.Videos
Relevant video content should be included in the press kit as well. Video footage from shows or tours is great for this section of the EPK. Any videos for singles from a recent album or mixtape release should be included here. Three to five videos should be a sufficient for this section. Videos should include in their description: official song title, all artists included on the song, video length, web links, websites, relevant contact information, and social media links.

4. Pictures
Photographs of show performances, photos with celebrities, logos, promotional images, and anything to help brand the artist are all fair game here. If possible include captions describing the details of: who or what is in the photo, where the photo was taken, and what was going on at the time the picture was taken. Photos in this section should be high-resolution to make the best impression possible to the viewer.

5.Shows
Any recent shows or performances at venues should be listed here. Be sure to include the place, date, time, and location of the shows. Also, if possible provide a link where fans can purchase tickets to show their support.

6.News
List any current news or press releases in this section of the EPK. Any notable media coverage in magazines, newspapers, or online is fair game for this section. Reviews of an artist's albums or important interviews could be included in the news section as well.

7. Contact Information
THIS IS THE MOST IMPORTANT SECTION OF THE EPK. List all contact information including websites, social media links, email addresses, a company address (if relevant), manager(s), publicists, booking agents, and any relevant designated contact persons.

The aforementioned items are the most critical elements to an EPK. Other items may be included at the discretion of the artist or person(s) managing the press kit information.

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Sean "P Diddy" Combs parties it up at the exclusive Club 55

P Diddy heas to the exclusive Le Club 55 in the glamorous French resort of St Tropez for some fun in the sun. The singer and businessman - real name Sean Combs - appeared to be having trouble with the heat, carrying a flannel to mop his brow and buying a straw hat to keep his head cool.