greetings folks,

If you have visited my page you have seen that I recently started an Artist Developement and Management Situation.I love the arts trust and believe its a part of who I am. When I let a host of folks know exactly what I was planning on doing I got the imaginary question mark above the head and if they were french I would have gotten an enthusiastic Pourquoi?  "You are an artist " this is what I heard from numerous folks from DC to MD to NY to ATL. Babe what are you doing this for?  Well I am going to tell you why. I have been around the block in the secular realm as it relates to art, music, poetry etc... for years. What I noticed is that as an artist you meet alot of like minded individuals who seem to have the exact same complaint. Their management is not working for them. Its a role reversal if you will but the management still expects to get paid.  The knowledge that I have gained over the years has always been a conversation piece with artist as well as small business owners just getting started. When they reveal their mission and goal I reveal my knowledge and I immediately go into action, seeing what needs to be done and meeting the need. So ironically due this I began to offer some of my family members some guidance in their businesses. My aim was artist but I then realized that business is an art. The lord showed me that you can help more than just what is considered a typical artist. God sent me 2 start-ups a Caterer and an Event planning  situation and I am now officially representing them as well as Gospel artist Deja and Photographer and poet JonVee . I am blessed and humbled by the lord because my vision was too small and he expanded it without one hiccup. As for me and my art. I am still doing music just looking for the right producers but in the interim why sit idle. If I can help somebody why not ! God allows you to experience certain things in your life so that you can use what was learned to bless another soul. I am humbled by the realization. I am honored by the trust and faith that these folks  have put in my skill level.  So yeah I am an artist but I am first a servant of the most high and I will be obedient to his will. Understanding can wait Obedience is a must !

ANisha :)

Twice the Hype “Coast 2 Coast” Hip Hop Artist from Washington, D.C. was featured in Hip Hop Weekly Magazine in the March 17, 2011 edition.

These twin rappers are steadily climbing the indie charts and is currently ranked #3 on reverbnation radio! The current single “Flowin With the Jam” is off their current CD “On The Right Track”. This particular track has a unique soulful sound that makes you want to dance and sing the night away!

Old School Rappers giving you flavor of New School beats while staying true to their Hip Hop roots. This Hip Hop group is original unlike pre manufactured mainstream artist of today. They refuse to change and become hard core rappers because of their strong belief in God!

Twice the Hype “Fun clean Hip Hop music that all ages can enjoy”!!!

Check them out at http://www.reverbnation.com/twicethehype

twitter link: http://twitter.com/twicethehype

fan page link: http://www.reverbnation.com/twicethehype

coast 2 coast link: http://www.coast2coastmixtapes.com/artists/artistdetail.aspx?artistid=27638

itunes page link:  http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/twice-hype-feat-robert-mckenzie/id401547913

A night to remember. 
An opportunity to explore. 
A product to change the way we communicate...forever.
It will be a historical night for ACN and its Independent 
Representatives, just like me. As the world’s largest direct selling 
telecommunications company in the world, ACN offers an unbeatable 
home-based business opportunity where I can be my own boss and 
make my own hours distributing ACN’s essential services. 
Support me in my business by joining me for this exciting event, and 
if you can’t make it, be sure to tune in to NBC on March 27. 
It’s an episode you won’t want to miss!

Check out the link!!!

http://cwdavis.acnrep.com/v.asp?I=1410456D5A0B&

GOD BLESS YOU ALL!!!

Starting on March 14, I wanted to take a little time to provide some Marketing for Music.  So on Monday’s, the goal is to put out a listing of GOOD music that is available for FREE download.  If you have something, please do share.

Here’s what we have found thus far.  Take a little time, download, listen, and most importantly comment.  Naturally, share with others as it’s a FREE download:

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Alecia Jones shares...

God has opened the door, and now the message is clear!  The market of "Major Secular Gone Gospel" has been gifted to the CEO of 3HP Records, Troy Edwards!  

Mr. Edwards' passion drove his vision to create a platform that unites the music industry in its entirety; with the ultimate goal to meet the music where it is and bring souls to Christ!

This 3HP Records gospel explosion event during Dove Awards Week will unveil the vision of uniting secular and gospel in a whole new platform.  A never been done before networking session of both markets of secular and gospel will take place to evolve this new relationship that plans to teach artist how to make global impact for the Kingdom of God.

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What is “Camp Fit”

“Camp Fit” is a 12 week program designed to get kids in between the ages of 5-15 physically, mentally & spiritually fit!!

Students will attend during the summer 5 days a week from 8am-5pm

Once schools begins again in August for those last two weeks of Camp students will attend M-F from 4-6pm and Sat & Sun from 10am-3pm

Weekly activities will include: 1 on 1 personal training, group fitness classes like- kick boxing, zumba, circuit training & fitness boot camp, 1 on 1 life coaching sessions, nutrition counseling with meal plans set up, fitness hikes, self esteem building games, team sports games and more…

Where is “Camp Fit”

There are several sites that the “Camp Fit” program will take place, but the head quarters is at New Life Community Church 13711 Old Annapolis Rd Bowie, MD 20715

Why “Camp Fit”

Better question is why not?

Why wouldn’t you want your child to feel and live healthier?

Why wouldn’t you want your child to have the kind of self confidence they need to propel themselves forward in life?

“Camp Fit” is the answer to the “Why”

click below to visit the website:

Camp Fit

I would love for you and your family to join me Sunday May 1st,2011 at 5pm for my concert- Marjane' Live at Stevies in Encino, Ca. Visit http://marjanelive.eventbrite.com for ticket information or www.marjanemusic.com (click on Purchase) for more information. God bless you!!

Robert Person's brand new single "Someday We'll All Be Free" is now available on TheChristianJukebox.com! See the announcement here:  http://www.eliteemail.com/archive.cgi?action=view&bid=MD/2264523&cid=121869

Listen to CJB Radio (http://www.cjbradio.com) for more great gospel music!

-- Simone

President

STOP THE PRESS WHAT????? OH MY GOODNESS my album
"Won't Let Go" gets 2 more nominations in one day a 2011 Black Essence Music Award & a 2011 Independent Music Award check out the link Press Release and Voting information is now available. I have tears of Joy right now. visit  http://www.independentmusicawards.com/imanominee/10th/Album/Gospel click on the VOX POP SIGN IN AND CAST YOUR VOTES!!! if they are having tehnical issues with the VOX POP link continue to try daily to get your vote in..

PLUS: Don't forget we are in the final weeks for the 2011 Rhythm of Gospel Awards!! Keep those votes coming guys through March 1st for the Rhythm of Gospel Awards By visiting
www.therhythmofgospelawards.com (I"m categories #4,#13,#23,& #32 ( you must vote in all additional categories for your vote to count)!!!

BONUS: Continue to request my new single "Thinking of You" on your favorite Radio station if they don't have it DEMAND IT!!! We are getting excellent reviews.

WHAT THE ENEMY HAS FOR EVIL. GOD TURNS IT AROUND FOR OUR GOOD.

GOD TAKES ARE MESS AND TURNS IT INTO A MESSAGE.

Good morning all.  TheChristianJukebox.com has posted it's newest newsletter.  In this edition we introduce our new podcast, review Tanya Dallas-Lewis' release party, and talk about our advertising options.  Also check out the newest albums added for sale. 

Click here to see the details http://www.eliteemail.com/archive.cgi?action=view&bid=MD%2F2264523&cid=119782

-- Simone

The R-word just won’t go away. I’m talking about rejection. Writers know it well.

As an independent author, rejection is just a painful part of the game. I didn’t mail my manuscript to a hundreds of publishers like other authors, but I did mail it to several over the years. And, well, you know the rest.

However, my story is a little different because I finally got a “nice” rejection from a major publisher. And when I say nice I just mean the editor liked my book, but those with the decision-making power did not. The one who liked my book encouraged me to keep writing. So that’s what I did. I took my bruised ego and hurt feelings and decided that I had enough encouragement to find another way to get published.

I surmise many of us who opt for partner-publishing or self-publishing decide the same thing. We just don’t have the patience, interest or heart to sit around and wait to be discovered. But somehow we find the money, time and determination to get it done.

Now that my novel, “The Second First Lady,” is out, the R-word is still an issue. I made a call recently and it wasn’t exactly a rejection, but it was an honest “call us back in a few months.” Yet it felt like the R-word at work.

Just because you finally have your book in hand doesn’t mean rejection will leave you alone. It’s challenging to get press coverage. It’s tough to get people to buy your book. And if you’ve ever sat at one of those vendor tables as people walk by, you know what I’m talking about.

Sometimes it’s tough to be taken seriously.

But I’ve decided to face the R-word head-on, not run from it. I tell my kids that life isn’t fair and rejection happens. I tell them they have to tough it out sometimes and do whatever it takes to get what they want. So I’m taking my own advice and putting on my game face, doing what I have to do to get what I really want.

My stories – and your stories – are just as amazing and engaging as those who have the big publishers behind them. The world just doesn’t know it yet.

So, c’mon Mr. R. Give me what you got. I’m ready.

Vanessa W. Snyder is a writer, National Board-certified teacher and mother of two daughters in Washington, D.C. The author of a new novel, “The Second First Lady,” and co-author of titles in the “50 Ways to Christ” series, she can be reached at vanessa@blackdoorventures.com.