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AHMIR signs RECORD DEAL with ROBBINS Entertainment/RED/Sony Music!!!!!!!!!


Click for discounts on Beats headphones & more at Amazon here!! funpal.org THE DAY HAS FINALLY COME!!! After years and years of hard work and the support of all you out there, we have officially signed our first record deal with Robbins Entertainment (distributed by RED / Sony Music). Robbins Entertainment is one of the biggest Pop/Dance labels around and we are now their first R&B act! Notable hits from Robbins Entertainment include 2010 VMA Nominated Cascada’s “Evacuate the Dancefloor” www.youtube.com and “Heaven” by DJ Sammy www.youtube.com . The president of Robbins Entertainment Cory Robbins is a 30 year industry vet who actually signed Run DMC to their first record deal under Profile Records and we’re so happy he’s bringing us on to his label Robbins Entertainment. Special thank you to A&R Stephanie Karten who is the one who discovered us and ultimately made this all happen… we love you Stephanie! We can’t wait to work with you and the whole Robbins staff!! (Thank you also to A&R consultant Mike Hernandez). Follow Robbins Entertainment here: www.youtube.com www.twitter.com and www.facebook.com to get updates! If you’re in the Boston area, please come to our OFFICIAL SIGNING PARTY at the Hard Rock Cafe on 22-24 Clinton Street Boston, MA THIS SUNDAY SEPT, 26th! This is an ALL AGES event with dinner menu available, meet & greet, pictures, autographs…. and of course an amazing performance by us!!! Opening acts include: 14 year old Words Matter contest winner

Record Deals and The Future of Music with Don Passman


Don Passman is an entertainment lawyer and author of the essential book, “All You Need to Know About the Music Business.” In this clip, Don Passman talks to www.artistshousemusic.org about the current state of the music business and where he thinks the business is headed.

Phil Alvin on “Record Companies”


The Blasters’ Phil Alvin presents his wellknown thesis on the evolution of the record industry. Lee Allen, Paul Body and Art Fein listen patiently. AFPP 6/18-93 Another Fein Mess Art Fein’s monthly R&R Rant: Another Fein Mess www.sofein.com Buy Art’s stuff Poker Party Store: www.hotplatters.com Join Art on Facebook www.facebook.com

Entertainment Law Tip: Getting Signed To A Major Record Label


Getting signed to a major label is not what it used to be. Here is a brief overview of what is going on…

Stephen Colbert, Jack White cut a record together

Stephen Colbert, Jack White cut a record together
Stephen Colbert wants to climb the charts. Colbert debuted his new Jack White-produced single, “Charlene II (I’m Over You)” on “The Colbert Report” Thursday night.

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Alexandra Burke leaves Simon Cowell record label?

Alexandra Burke leaves Simon Cowell record label?
Alexandra Burke reportedly signs a new record deal with RCA Records.

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EXCLUSIVE: PS Classics Will Record A Minister’s Wife With Bobby Steggert, Marc Kudisch and Kate Fry

EXCLUSIVE: PS Classics Will Record A Minister’s Wife With Bobby Steggert, Marc Kudisch and Kate Fry
Lincoln Center Theater’s Off-Broadway production of A Minister’s Wife, the musical adaptation of George Bernard Shaw’s Candida with a score by Joshua Schmidt and Jan Tranen, will be recorded by PS Classics for a late summer release.

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Finnish record label petition to block Pirate Bay

Finnish record label petition to block Pirate Bay
Finnish record labels said Thursday they filed a petition in court to block access to The Pirate Bay, a popular Swedish website that provides access to copyrighted music, movies, and other material.

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Beef Buying Koreans Fuel Record Meat Rally in U.S. Supermarkets

Beef Buying Koreans Fuel Record Meat Rally in U.S. Supermarkets
Food shoppers in South Korea, Mexico and Japan are fueling a surge in U.S. beef prices just as demand is set to reach a seasonal peak this month and retailers including Sam’s Club promote the meat in stores.

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For the Record

For the Record
For the Record is a weekly listing of information from the public record that can help businesspeople in the New York area find opportunities, potential new clients and updates on competitors.

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