DOTTI SCHEDULED TO SHOOT THE VISUALS FOR HOMETOWN HERO IN CEDAR HILL, TX - @dotti_nation - JDPublicity
Film, Fashion, and Music DottiNation Ent Co. makes plans to launch Dotti's dope new single "Hometown Hero" ft Stephen Marcel produced by Kris Keyz. "I always want to be known for good music" said Dotti. For this song, the local guru linked up with legendary engineer Rob Wechsler (WexTrax), who is widely known for his work with Jay Z, Nelly, Lil Wayne, Play-N-Skillz, Three 6 Mafia, Baby Bash, and Pit Bull.
The single, "Hometown Hero" speaks of Dotti's journey to success, an ongoing journey that everyone can relate to. The music video, scheduled for production on February 25th, will represent that journey as well as honor other true hometown heroes.
In respect for true authenticity, Dotti is scheduled to shoot the official music video for Hometown Hero at Cedar Hill High School Football Stadium, which is his high school alma mater. Could Dotti possibly be one the biggest hip hop artist to come out of North Texas? Because it sure looks that way!
The name Dotti aka DottiNation is widely known throughout the metro area and mainly known for his unparalleled on stage performances. He says that he can't wait for the live presentation of Hometown Hero. - JDPublicity
Monday, February 20, 2012
Friday, January 20, 2012
It’s Official: L.A. Reid Names Mark Shimmel COO of Epic
LISTEN UP
By Shirley Halperin, The Hollywood Reporter, with Billboard staff
As projected by Billboard back in November, Epic Records chairman and CEO L.A. Reid has named Mark Shimmel COO. Shimmel, who held the position of head of music at Turner Entertainment Networks for the past seven years, overseeing TNT, TBS, CNN, Cartoon Network and Adult Swim, joins the New York-based company as Reid’s number-two.
The two go back to LaFace Records, where Reid and partner Kenneth “Babyface” Edmunds discovered Usher and TLC, and the now defunct Arista, where Shimmel was svp of marketing and artist relations and Reid was CEO. In addition, Shimmel ran his own management company, had a hand in the induction of the first-ever hip-hop exhibit into the Smithsonian Institute and spent several years overseeing talent for the Kennedy Center Honors.
Says Reid: “Mark is an unparalleled executive and an exceptional leader with a wealth of experience in the music and entertainment space. He will be fundamental in successfully leading Epic Records.”
Known for his expertise in music brand partnerships, Shimmel should fit right in with Reid’s nonstop Twitter pep rally, where he encourages his more than 290,000 followers to “be Epic” and “live the Epic life.”
“L.A. Reid is the most talented and creative music executive of the modern era,” adds Shimmel. “To build a new organization supporting his creative process is the opportunity of a lifetime. I look forward to our entire organization reaching its greatest successes.”
Reid, who was a judge on the first season of Fox’s X Factor, has been quietly staffing up over the last few months, bringing producer Christopher “Tricky” Stewart in-house as president of A&R along with his brother Mark Stewart who holds the title of evp of A&R operations. In October, Angelica Cob-Baehler left her post as svp of media and creative services at Capitol to take on the evp of marketing role at Epic.
Recent signings to the label include quirky hip-pop duo Karmin, X Factor winner Melanie Amaro and finalists Chris Rene and Astro. Reid has also brought over several acts from his former rosters elsewhere in the Sony family, including Avril Lavigne and Ciara.
By Shirley Halperin, The Hollywood Reporter, with Billboard staff
As projected by Billboard back in November, Epic Records chairman and CEO L.A. Reid has named Mark Shimmel COO. Shimmel, who held the position of head of music at Turner Entertainment Networks for the past seven years, overseeing TNT, TBS, CNN, Cartoon Network and Adult Swim, joins the New York-based company as Reid’s number-two.
The two go back to LaFace Records, where Reid and partner Kenneth “Babyface” Edmunds discovered Usher and TLC, and the now defunct Arista, where Shimmel was svp of marketing and artist relations and Reid was CEO. In addition, Shimmel ran his own management company, had a hand in the induction of the first-ever hip-hop exhibit into the Smithsonian Institute and spent several years overseeing talent for the Kennedy Center Honors.
Says Reid: “Mark is an unparalleled executive and an exceptional leader with a wealth of experience in the music and entertainment space. He will be fundamental in successfully leading Epic Records.”
Known for his expertise in music brand partnerships, Shimmel should fit right in with Reid’s nonstop Twitter pep rally, where he encourages his more than 290,000 followers to “be Epic” and “live the Epic life.”
“L.A. Reid is the most talented and creative music executive of the modern era,” adds Shimmel. “To build a new organization supporting his creative process is the opportunity of a lifetime. I look forward to our entire organization reaching its greatest successes.”
Reid, who was a judge on the first season of Fox’s X Factor, has been quietly staffing up over the last few months, bringing producer Christopher “Tricky” Stewart in-house as president of A&R along with his brother Mark Stewart who holds the title of evp of A&R operations. In October, Angelica Cob-Baehler left her post as svp of media and creative services at Capitol to take on the evp of marketing role at Epic.
Recent signings to the label include quirky hip-pop duo Karmin, X Factor winner Melanie Amaro and finalists Chris Rene and Astro. Reid has also brought over several acts from his former rosters elsewhere in the Sony family, including Avril Lavigne and Ciara.
Vevo In Talks With Facebook, May Leave YouTube
WHAT DO YOU THINK???
By Dan Rys, New York
Vevo may be taking its music video service to Facebook, with preliminary talks between the companies signalling what may be the beginning of the end for Vevo’s current partnership with Google-owned YouTube, according to CNET.Though Vevo and YouTube still have a year left on their contract, it would appear that the company is considering charting its future with the social networking site. The move would allow Facebook to stream music videos through Vevo and augment its expanding social music section, which has grown over the past few months due to deals with Spotify and its real-time social listening feature.
Vevo: The Numbers Behind Two Years of Growth
Vevo, despite only being in operation for a little over two years, has enjoyed considerable growth, with monthly video views that have reached as high as three quarters of a billion, and is ranked at #2 on comScore’s list of top U.S. online video sites behind only YouTube.
The deal with Facebook would presumably mirror Vevo’s current one with Google, with the companies sharing advertising revenue. Vevo and Google, through its Google Music service, both have licensing deals with three of the top four labels, neither having come to an agreement with Warner. Vevo recently signed a deal in December with MTV, which has a licensing agreement with Warner, in a move that gave MTV access to the libraries of all four majors.
MTV Nearing Deal to License Vevo Videos Business Matters: Vevo Racked Up 748 Million Views in September
What may work against Facebook’s bid is the profitable pertnership Vevo and Google have established. A Dec. Billboard.biz article on Vevo’s success since its December 2009 launch, noted that $100 million had been paid to content owners over two years and that 600 advertisers ranging from American Express to Vitamin Water had signed on. The video platform also has plans to expand its original programming as well as its television, mobile and international presence in 2012.
By Dan Rys, New York
Vevo may be taking its music video service to Facebook, with preliminary talks between the companies signalling what may be the beginning of the end for Vevo’s current partnership with Google-owned YouTube, according to CNET.Though Vevo and YouTube still have a year left on their contract, it would appear that the company is considering charting its future with the social networking site. The move would allow Facebook to stream music videos through Vevo and augment its expanding social music section, which has grown over the past few months due to deals with Spotify and its real-time social listening feature.
Vevo: The Numbers Behind Two Years of Growth
Vevo, despite only being in operation for a little over two years, has enjoyed considerable growth, with monthly video views that have reached as high as three quarters of a billion, and is ranked at #2 on comScore’s list of top U.S. online video sites behind only YouTube.
The deal with Facebook would presumably mirror Vevo’s current one with Google, with the companies sharing advertising revenue. Vevo and Google, through its Google Music service, both have licensing deals with three of the top four labels, neither having come to an agreement with Warner. Vevo recently signed a deal in December with MTV, which has a licensing agreement with Warner, in a move that gave MTV access to the libraries of all four majors.
MTV Nearing Deal to License Vevo Videos Business Matters: Vevo Racked Up 748 Million Views in September
What may work against Facebook’s bid is the profitable pertnership Vevo and Google have established. A Dec. Billboard.biz article on Vevo’s success since its December 2009 launch, noted that $100 million had been paid to content owners over two years and that 600 advertisers ranging from American Express to Vitamin Water had signed on. The video platform also has plans to expand its original programming as well as its television, mobile and international presence in 2012.
Thursday, January 12, 2012
Max Jones
Check out this record performed by one of my guys Max Jones... written by: Me - Dotti, produced by JStole... I'm Ready!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cNz5wbBHFig
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cNz5wbBHFig
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