The Interview of all Musicians

"how did you get started
who inspires you?
what are you listening to right now?
what do you have going on in the near future?
if they have an album what is the name
what inspired the name?"

For the last five years, the dbma is a big achievement for all artists of Detroit.
I am hoping to hear from many more artists the next year to come.
I find it everyone's number one question who inspires you in this music
business? I'm hoping to find someone to give me an answer that they inspire
themselves, if you can play the music and create the play why not be the
one to inspire yourself. God given us all something to inspire ourselves within
each and every one of us. Sometimes there are ups and downs that we come
through and fight our way to creating something that we love. You can hear
one note that can lead to many or two...*laughing* and then a story is created.

So they asked what's your name or the name of your band, without that, how
would they know who you are...but really who are you? What facets of the
music brings the artist out of you? Some say its's the music background from which they have
started, everyone started from some where. What drove you to become the musician
you are today? It would be good know "the sound of music" from which began within you, some I believe
are born with it and from within,  it comes out. It then become a natural rhythm that most can relate and then there are some we couldn't have the clueless idea of what a person is talking about. But it can be the inspiration, or something you heard in your pass that can also lead to creative musically. That brings me to a great inspiration I recently received and their name "Old House New Door."  He sings giving inspiration to others base on what he have experienced. Which most musicians have done. They are a new band out of Detroit. And I hope to be presenting them to world as their Manager soon. It is not to make people feel jealous but to show what I can do for those that can believe in me. If you never believe in something other than yourself, how would you know. I have recently come across people who have inspire to continue all because they believe in me and it's not that they say those words "I believe in you", they actually show it.

So keep the inspiration, keep the music alive. It's not about how many awards you win or how many pats on the back or the "Great Job" compliment...BELIEVE IN YOURSELF.  And soon everyone else will. And the #1 one thing is to never over do it! That can kill the belief in you.

The Detroit Black Music Awards - A Huge Success!

It was a great honor to be among some of the greatest voices and musical talents of Detroit yesterday. Viewing the show and seeking out those who were winners of this year 2013 was exciting. There were performers of those that struck such joy and excitement throughout the audience. But as I saw it was a huge success with a larger crowd from the year before. And a little disappointing, those that were invited and/or came to except their awards did not stay throughout the whole event. I would love to write of nothing but the good of it all, but there's always something to see to upset you and wish people could be more respectable. If you're not able to stay for the whole event, have someone except the award for you and send your thank you(s) as would any respectable person would do. This is event is made to show the support and appreciation to the Musicians of Detroit.  Although it was a huge success I am hoping to see this event grow larger than this year and the year before. I would love to see those that want to be acknowledged or noticed by the Detroit Black Music Awards to come support this event. To be noticed is to get noticed and to get noticed you need to show your support. To be nominated will take the support of those in the music industry and to be a winner will be of those who support you for what you do. 

For the new artist who took home the 2013 R&B Male Artist of the Year Award - Pierre Anthony, a voice to be heard. Congratulations!

And let's say YES! Brandon Williams took home the 2013 Drummer of the Year Award, Congratulations Brandon! 

And Congratulations to all the nominees and winners of the 2013 Detroit Black Music Awards!

NEW MUSIC FEATURE FRIDAYS

To show my support of our Detroit's Local Artists is to support all Artists of all styles of Detroit's Music. This is New Music Fridays dedicating to "Old School Hip-Hop." 

 Presenting "KaOus aka Whisper" a young man from Detroit generally displays his feelings, opinions,  and insights through music of different genre and styles.

To learn more of KaOus aka Whisper: https://www.facebook.com/whispermuzik

Presenting CEF "Cold Eskimo Flow" Born and raised in Detroit. Shows a different side of Hip-Hop as a young man growing up listening to "Old School Hip-Hop" and having a father who is a producer of Hip-Hop Music. He couldn't do nothing but present his talent from within.

Brandon 'B' Williams - Musician / Producer / Composer

Brandon ‘B’ Williams  - One of Detroit’s premiere drummers on the scene can play numerous of instruments, however, as a producer he has worked with such artists as Janet Jackson, Pharoahe Jay Electronica, Jeymes Samuel, Ryan Leslie, and Amp Fiddler.  His music has been featured in the AT&T “Sway/FLY ERRR” commercial.

'B' has performed and toured with some of the industry’s finest artists and has graced the stages of all of Detroit’s premier venues and clubs around.

As a Detroit premiere drummer, 'B' has been nominated for the “Drummer of the Year” award in the 2013 Detroit Black Music Awards.  Last year, he brought home the “Entertainer of the Year” Award. Will he do it again? Soon find out this Sunday.

So, let’s see what else 'B' and his other associates have to say about their new music coming soon:

If you like to learn or read more about Brandon 'B' Williams visit him at this website: http://www.bwilliamsmusic.com/

Courtesy of Brandon 'B' Williams - Thank you!

The Detroit Black Music Awards

One of Detroit's most newest and recognized events coming this Sunday August 4, 2013 at the Bert's Warehouse Theatre. They will be coming from all over to view this event including myself. Two years ago the group Phase 5 won their first Detroit Black Music Award as the Best R&B Group of Year Award 2011. They are one of the greatest show of guys in Detroit you'll want to see on the stage, and also as their PR I enjoy working for them.  They are a group that has developed a sound of smooth jazz mixed with a slamming "in your face" style of today's R&B.  Look for them coming in the any area near you. You won't be disappointed. You can also find them on Facebook or Reverbnation. 

So, Back to the Detroit Black Music Awards, this August 4th we will have artists from jazz performers to entertainers of the year being presented with awards for their great achievement throughout this year.  There will also be some of the great performers to show what Detroit is all about.  

Check back soon to hear from some of our local artists and we hope to see you at the Detroit Black Music Awards. Tickets to the Detroit Black Music Awards (DBMA) are available at the Andes Hair Salon on 9 Mile Near Greenfield Rd., at Bert's Warehouse or you can call the DBMA hotline 313-354-6169. VIP $40 General $25. 

Let's us not forget where the great sounds came from and let's continue to support those who keep it alive. 

With permission of Misty Love for and founder of the Detroit Black Music Awards, I thank you!