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"The Sought After This Business of Urban Music "
The first reference book all about the business side of gospel and urban music. Hip-hop and R&B hold 25 percent of the consumer music market. Another 20 percent is held by religious (gospel and Christian) music, soul, disco, dance, and jazz. Here’s the first reference book to offer sound business and legal advice specifically tailored to these areas of the music industry. Securing a record deal, starting a label, publishing music, marketing and promoting—this is the information that today’s musicians need.
With insightful examples, quotes, and anecdotes from dozens of top artists and executives, This Business of Urban Music is entertaining as well as informative. Author James J. Walker, Jr., is a leading entertainment lawyer, representing such well-known clients as Cole, Jamie Foxx, DMX, and many others.
Now he brings his years of professional expertise in litigation, business, intellectual property, and corporate law to This Business of Urban Music —at a price every aspiring musician can afford.
Additional quotes of praise:
"Rudyard Kipling once said, 'If you can talk with crowds and keep your virtue, or walk with kings - nor lose the common touch...' This is what all of us should strive for in business, and this is what Walker's book accomplishes."
- Bert Padell, Sr. Partner, Padell, Nadell, Fine & Weinberger, LLP
"If you are a songwriter or publisher, executive or artist, this book is a good tool for you to understand the business of urban music ."
- Big Jon Platt, Senior Vice President, EMI Publishing
"Rarely has anyone written a book so transparent, honest, and truthful with regard to the gospel, R&B, hip-hop, and urban music industry. This is a must-read for everyone."
- Dr. Bobby Jones, Music Industry Pioneer and Host of BET's
Bobby Jones Gospel
"It is important that any artist, songwriter, or individual working in the music industry understands that it is first and foremost a business. Everyone involved should read and learn everything they can about the business."
- Diane Warren, Legendary Songwriter and Business Owner
"Walker's book is the first to truly grasp the legal issues and business concepts a lawyer or music industry executive must consider in advising the client, artist, or record label."
- Kojo Bentil, Former Vice President of Motown Records
"The Sought After This Business of Urban Music "
The first reference book all about the business side of gospel and urban music. Hip-hop and R&B hold 25 percent of the consumer music market. Another 20 percent is held by religious (gospel and Christian) music, soul, disco, dance, and jazz. Here’s the first reference book to offer sound business and legal advice specifically tailored to these areas of the music industry. Securing a record deal, starting a label, publishing music, marketing and promoting—this is the information that today’s musicians need.
With insightful examples, quotes, and anecdotes from dozens of top artists and executives, This Business of Urban Music is entertaining as well as informative. Author James J. Walker, Jr., is a leading entertainment lawyer, representing such well-known clients as Cole, Jamie Foxx, DMX, and many others.
Now he brings his years of professional expertise in litigation, business, intellectual property, and corporate law to This Business of Urban Music —at a price every aspiring musician can afford.
Additional quotes of praise:
"Rudyard Kipling once said, 'If you can talk with crowds and keep your virtue, or walk with kings - nor lose the common touch...' This is what all of us should strive for in business, and this is what Walker's book accomplishes."
- Bert Padell, Sr. Partner, Padell, Nadell, Fine & Weinberger, LLP
"If you are a songwriter or publisher, executive or artist, this book is a good tool for you to understand the business of urban music ."
- Big Jon Platt, Senior Vice President, EMI Publishing
"Rarely has anyone written a book so transparent, honest, and truthful with regard to the gospel, R&B, hip-hop, and urban music industry. This is a must-read for everyone."
- Dr. Bobby Jones, Music Industry Pioneer and Host of BET's
Bobby Jones Gospel
"It is important that any artist, songwriter, or individual working in the music industry understands that it is first and foremost a business. Everyone involved should read and learn everything they can about the business."
- Diane Warren, Legendary Songwriter and Business Owner
"Walker's book is the first to truly grasp the legal issues and business concepts a lawyer or music industry executive must consider in advising the client, artist, or record label."
- Kojo Bentil, Former Vice President of Motown Records