Kat's Blog: January 2010

Sunday, January 31, 2010

Effigy Awards 2009 - The Results Are In

Dear Friends - Artists, Reviewers and Fans on Fame Games,

If you haven´t noticed yet, then head over to www.famegamesradio.com and check out the EFFIGY AWARDS RESULTS 2009 Shows, parts 1 and 2.

Lots of fun and surprises there, but most importantly it´s a review of some of the best music on Fame Games which you just can´t help but be impressed by.

Some categories were incredibly contentious, where going from ´´Finals´´ to ´´Nominations´´ sometimes meant a difference of literally one or two votes, while selecting the winner from among equally fabulous nominees caused constant exasperation on part of all our judges.

Did the fans get it right? Did the experts?

Some superb artists from previous years never made the Finals, much to our disappointment. Why not? Simply not enough votes. Being an independent artist means you need to rally your fan base - and build on it. And then ask them to take part. That´s just the way it is. Some kings got dethroned, some underdogs elevated, and some past winners reaffirmed their ongoing supremacy!

So, judge the results for yourself and listen to both shows in full, and then give us your feedback! Nearly 100,000 votes have been received this year, which is an Effigy Awards record to date.

To listen to the shows, go to the front page of the Fame Games site (www.famegamesradio.com) and look under ´´Latest Daily Shows´´ on the right. Both parts of the Effigy Results show are there. Each part is just under an hour long, but we guarantee it will pass quickly! ) You can also use a different player, if you prefer, if you go to the ´´Specials´´ tab under ´´Latest Special Shows´´ on the left side of the screen.

The results will be officially published on the Effigy Awards page, but not before everyone´s had a chance to experience the suspense first hand. Give it a week or so. Also around that time, we´ll update all the profiles with all the new certificates.

During the show, the on-air panel had no idea what the results would be, so all the reactions are genuine, captured live as they happened.

Thanks for all your support, and best wishes

The Fame Games Crew
www.famegamesradio.com
www.meermusic.com

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Thursday, January 28, 2010

Phil Putnam

January 28, 2010

Hello there! As it’s drawing to a close, I wanted to drop a line with hope that your January has been a good one. One twelfth of 2010 is almost boxed and shipped. However, there are still a few days left in my January CD sale.

CD SALE THRU JAN 31

You still have 4 days to get my CDs at a great sale price so don’t miss your chance. Sale ends at the end of the day January 31.

$10.00 apiece on Casualties and Best of Intentions (All the Courage Required has sold out, but you can get it on iTunes at itunes.com/philputnam)

$7.50 apiece on Casualties and Best of Intentions with very minor cracks to the plastic CD case. The disc and booklet are in perfect condition.

To get it before it’s gone, send the accurate amount for the items you want via PayPal to purchasemusic@philputnam.com. Make a note of which CD(s) you want on your order form. There is NO additional fee for S&H. Sale of damaged items is final.

Thanks for buying my music. It makes a huge difference, at any price.

February firing up,
Phil

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Tuesday, January 26, 2010

Audit criticizes Employment Security Commission management, fund oversight

By Mike Fitts
mfitts@scbiznews.com
Published Jan. 26, 2010

The Employment Security Commission failed to take action that might have prevented the state’s accumulation of a huge federal debt, and the agency needs a thorough review of its performance, according to an audit released today.

The Legislative Audit Council, acting upon legislative request, examined how the commission functions. The audit comes as the Legislature is debating ways to revamp the agency. In his State of the State address last week, Gov. Mark Sanford asked that direct oversight of the agency be made part of the next governor’s Cabinet.

The agency’s interim executive director, Samuel R. Foster, responded in a statement that much of the problem is related to the recession and that, of the measures suggested in the report, more than half are under way already and some others are a matter of opinion.

Part of the audit studies how the state’s unemployment reserve fund went from a surplus of $800 million in 2000 to a deficit that some believe will reach $1 billion in 2010. The report said the commission did not provide adequate information to lawmakers that would have warned them of the fund’s accelerating loss.

The agency also did not heed federal guidelines about the minimum size of the unemployment fund. A 1999 change to the unemployment tax did not cause a decline in revenue, but a gain of $52 million in funding, the report said.

The agency should have observed the increasing jobless claims and been aggressive in seeking remedies through legislation, according to the audit.

The audit report also criticizes the agency’s overall management. Among the findings:

The commission does not do a good job of placing people in new jobs. Less than half of all jobs available in the state are listed with the agency; claimants who are referred for interviews but don’t attend still receive their benefits.
The agency’s accounting practices are weak and have not been improved. Internal auditors at the agency have not been monitoring the unemployment insurance trust fund.
The agency paid about $171 million over three years to those who were fired for cause; the Legislature should change state law to end that practice, the audit said.

The agency should be restructured for better accountability, the audit recommended. Options include making it a full Cabinet agency, with the executive director appointed by the governor, or having the governor appoint the commission, which then would hire the executive director.

In his response, Foster said that the economic downturn bears much of the responsibility for the depletion of the unemployment fund. Forty states are likely to have insolvent unemployment funds by the end of 2010, Foster said.

He added that 14 of the report’s 26 recommendations have been or are being implemented and that three others would require legislative action. The remaining nine are differences of opinion about administrative matters, he said.

“Not once in the 26 recommendations is there mention of the agency being out of control or incompetent,” Foster noted in the statement.

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Monday, January 25, 2010

[CHSCoWork] Work Event - Tuesday January 26th 10am

Just a reminder that there's another CHSCOWork Work Day tomorrow
(26th)

It starts at 10am at: Rehava, 5060 Internatinal Blvd, North
Charleston, SC, 29406.

There's a $10 contribution required which will go towards the costs of
setting up and running the group.

Everyone is welcome to attend, for all or part of the day.

At 4pm there will be a review meeting after the work session.
There is no charge to attend this meeting, at the same venue as above.

You can come to either or both of the meetings.

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Be Seen and Be Heard discount and Greg Street Grammy Parties this Saturday and Sunday

Hello all,

Hope you have been as blessed as me. It's time once again for "Be Seen Be Heard". This is the best your money you will buy you in 2010 if your in the music business. Normally the fee is $150 but if you mention Stealth from Beatology Music Inc. it will be $75 per song and/or $125 per song performance. Lastly, hope to see you all at Greg Streets and I Grammy party's this Saturday and Sunday.

Los Angeles, CA, January 25, 2010 --(PR.com)-- On February 20, 2010 in Los Angeles, California, Chart Vision, Inc. starts its events season with Be Seen and Be Heard. The successful event, now in its sixth cycle, returns with new creative executives along with some previous panelists. Be Seen and Be Heard was last h

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eld in Los Angeles on November 14, 2009. Chart Vision made improvements to the event based on detailed participant feedback and is excited to present this year's participants with a more conducive experience.

Below are some quotes from other previous panelists and participants on our events:

"The independent artists/labels need this to make wise decisions to save lots of money and [avoid] mistakes. I believe that Be Seen and Be Heard will help talent and expand the reach of independent talent to top-notch experts and tastemakers."

WILL NESBITT, DIRECTOR OF PROMOTIONS, WORLD ON WHEELS ROLLER SKATING (LA'S PREMIER ROLLER RINK)

"Be Seen and Be Heard is a great tool for aspiring writers and artists. It allows the writer/artist to get an opportunity that most wish they could have--an executive level response to their work. It's positive and useful, it will either allow them to work harder or realize the music industry is not for them."

CHARITY DUPLECHAN, CREATIVE MANAGER, RONDOR MUSIC PUBLISHING

"I'm happy I was able to take part in Be Seen and Be Heard. I was given the opportunity to listen to records from talented up and coming songwriters and give genuine feedback and provide valuable information pertaining to music publishing. I definitely look forward to being apart of the next event. "

CARLOS HUDGINS, CREATIVE DIRECTOR/URBAN CREATIVE, EMI MUSIC PUBLISHING

"[Be Seen and Be Heard] is an advantage. A shot to shop your tunes straight to an Industry Pro is a great way to learn valuable info." - Tasha Renee', Los Angeles 2009 Participant

"Be Seen and Be Heard is exactly what its advertised as, a great opportunity to have your music heard by creative executives in the music business." - Lil Tone, Memphis Participant

"I had my artists participate in Be Seen and Be Heard when it first started [with The Urban Network] and have registered new acts time and time again. This is a brand I respect." - Cory T.

The confirmed panelists for February 20th are:

Archie Davis, Geffen Records

Shantelle Brumfield, Music and Development, Foxx King Entertainment (Jamie Foxx's company)

Kether "KGB" Gallu-Badat, Co-Owner, Latchkey Recordings

Carlos Hudgins, Creative Director/Urban Creative, EMI Music Publishing

Don "Diezel" Martin, Manager, Compound Records (Ne-yo's company)

Amilcar "PRO" Welton, Manager, CREATE. Management. Firm

Past panelist:

Aaron Bay-Schuck, VP of A&R for Atlantic Records

Jermi Thomas, A&R for Columbia Records

Marquis "Dakidd" Collins, President of Urban Music for MySpace Records

Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins

Drumma Boy

DJ Toomp

Livio Harris, VP of Urban A&R, Nottinghill Music Publishing

Touch, Director of A&R, Def Jam Records

Katie Welle, A&R, Sony/ATV

Terrence Nelson, A&R, Interscope Records

Brandon West, Music Coordinator, MTV

Charity Duplechan, Creative Manager, Rondor Music Publishing

For more information, please visit www.chart-vision.com or email Chart Vision at events@chart-vision.com, subject line, "BSBH Los Angeles."

Greg Street, Beatology Music Inc. and Strickly Entertainment

presents the

Boom Boom Room

Grammy Edition

L.A.'s Best Entertainment Industry Mixer and After hours.

Saturday, January 30th 2010 and

Sunday, January 31st 2010

On the tables:

DJ Greg Street

DJ Stealth

DJ Strick

Doors Open @ 10PM

GET THERE EARLY, USUALLY WE ARE AT CAPACITY BY 1:00AM

NO GUESTLISTS

The Kings (VIP ROOM)
2520 W. 6th St. (At Coronado St. between Rampart Bl. and Alvarado St.)
Los Angeles, CA 90057

Enter thru entrance on Coronado

VIP Rooms and Super VIP Room with 2 bedrooms, massage table, shower and kitchen available

MEMBERSHIP/INVITE ONLY (You will not get in without it)
Entrance at doorman's discretion
Armed Strict Security
Dress To Impress

Please park on Wilshire and Coronado

Thanks to everyone that has already supported the Boom Boom Room:

Kevin Black (U Can Fly Holdings)
Troy Marshall (Interscope/Geffen/A&M Rap Department)

Terrence Nelson (Interscope/Geffen/A&M Rap Department)
Marlon Singleton (Interscope/Geffen/A&M Rap Department)
Garette Williams (Interscope/Geffen/A&M Rap Department)
Kenyatta Snowden (Interscope/Geffen/A&M Rap Department)
Marisa Witcliff (Interscope/Geffen/A&M Rap Department)

George Robinson (Interscope/Geffen/A&M Rap Department)

Harry Williams (Interscope/Geffen/A&M Rap Department)

Fairley McCaskill (Interscope/Geffen/A&M Rap Department)

Brian "DJ Fly" Samson (Def Jam)

Ken Wilson
Ernesto Llamado (Warner Brothers)
Rod Edwards (Stop! Look & Listen)

Benny Blanco

Mario Singleton (M.S. Entertainment)

Cash (Lock Down Marketing)

Foxy (www.foxynightlife.com)

Chipmunk

James Love (Ground Level Promotions)
Derrick Traylor (Big Kidd Promotions)

DJ Maverick

DJ Goonie

Maxim (NTMG Music Group)
Gadget

Phil Spector (Music Producer)

DJ Big Chunk (KIIS)

DJ Dense (Fyrm DJs/KDAY)
Nick V (Baka Boyz)
DJ Warrior (Cali Untouchables)
DJ Modav (The Calikings)

DJ Tee (One Nation Entertainment)
Mr. Swiff (KGGI)
Vinn Dogg (KGGI)
Ricky Waddas (KJLH)
Ranella (KJLH)
Rhea Bea (KJLH)
Doc (KJLH)
DJ Matt Thomas (Live Nation)
Sway (MTV)

Shante Broadus (Boss Lady Entertainment)
John Salley (FOX Sports Net)
Wesley Snipes (Actor)

Robert Townsend (Actor)

Charles Dutton (Actor)
Joe Torrey (Actor)
DJ Faizon Love (Actor)
Michael Jai White (Actor)
Dorien Wilson (Actor)
Carl Anthony Payne II (Actor)
Dan Martin (Actor)

Roscoe (Rapper)

Problem (Rapper)
Coolio (Rapper)
Andre Rison (X NFL Player)
Marsha Fowles (Urban Eyes Entertainment)
Warren Griffin Jr. (Urban Network)
Money B (Digital Underground)
Raz B (B2K)
40 Glocc (G-Unit)
Sir Jinx (Producer)
Terry Carter (Keep It Pushin' Entertainment)
Po-Z (Song Buzz Magazine)
Heather J Malloy (Make It Happen PR LLC.)
Rashane K. Crayton (MoonChild Productions)
Kokane (Rapper)
Above the Law (Rappers)
Brother J (X-Clan)
Richie Rich (Music Producer)
Dirty Blac (Rapper)

DJ Fashow (The Fyrm)
DJ Phyz. Ed (Interscope/Geffen/A&M Rap Department/Beatologist)

DJ Cell

Dirty Red

DJ B Hotta (Fleet DJs/Cali Kings)
DJ Cali (The Fyrm)

DJ Chas (The Fyrm)

DJ Incaman

DJ Mysterio

DJ Qwess

DJ June

DJ Sentoria Ice G
DJ Whiteboi (Cali Kings)
DJ Gripp (South Central Cartel)
DJ Mike Smooth (Beatologist)
DJ Jam X (Violator DJs)

DJ L-Boogie
DJ Silk (Beatologist)
DJ Assasin 187um (Beatologist)
DJ Deftone (West Coast Top Floor DJs)
DJ X-Man
DJ Lo
DJ Higher
DJ Escalade
DJ Sidekick
DJ Doubletime
DJ Aklia

DJ Mastamine
Dinero (Promoter)
Arion West (Promoter)
Mic XXL (Heavyweight DJs)
Mr. Marcus (Promoter)
Westlee Boxce (Supreme Team Entertainment)
Shae Thomas (4 U Entertainment)
Jag Bomb
Mariah Cakes (Porn Star)
Sicc Vic (Rapper)
Spade (Rapper)
Hollywood Kill (Artist)
Mo Thugs (Rappers)
Masta Kush
Ed Waterford (Phantom Records)
Fatal Mack (Rapper)
Bob Hernandez
Rhythm D (Music Producer)
Chill (Compton's Most Wanted)
Heather Hunter
Suave XXX (Porn Star)
Asia XXX (VH1 Video Vixen)
Cleetis Mack (Rapper)
Michael Colyar (Comedian)
Omar Gooding (Actor)
C.L. (Digiwaxx Media)
Big Yu (Digiwaxx Media)
Chris Roker (The School Tour)
Marjorie-Lin Kilpatrick (Producer)
Gin Pierce (Pierce Management)
Nina Womack (Producer)
Richard Cooper (Producer)
Shantai Nicole (Warner Brothers Pictures)
A.J. (X NFL Player)
DJ Pinky (KGGI/Suga Free's DJ)
Bangloose (Rapper)
Chris Grayson (Thundercat Promotions)
Big Teflon (Caltranz Entertainment)
Gavin Ray (Main Stream Entertainment)
Cas Doe (Rapper)
Haben (Active Entertainment)
Big D (D 1 Entertainment)
Big John (Phantom Records)
Mike (Marination Clique)
Dennis Nussbaum (Entertainment Industry PR)
Andre Gatlin (Dirty Hands Records)
Weasel Loc (Pomona City Ridaz)
Sargent (Jam Sounds)
Lori Davis (Attorney at Law)
Joe Jones (Versatile Productions)

Blk Diamond (Black Lyfe Inc.)

Roq (Black Lyfe Inc.)

Queen Seduction (Black Lyfe Inc.)

Dean (One Nation Entertainment)
Money Green (Rapper)
Gary James (HipHopDirectory.com)
Gregory Everett (Ultrawave)

Stylis (Rapper)

Cynietra (Model)

Forson (Producer)

Deemo (Manager)

Mark Breezy

Manny Upshaw (Westworld Records)

Sandra Hucker (Celebrations 247 Inc.)

Richard Cooper (Promoter)