Networking: Producer Donnie Scantz

"Top reasons you should follow @MRSCANTZ"

Since my Tweeps are being difficult and acting brand new, I thought I'd bring my "Top reasons you should follow @MRSCANTZ" to the music heads who follow me over here and would appreciate following the talented producer!!

Donnie Scantz, music producer, musician, songwriter, two time Grammy Nominee and the man with the key for the 688 unreleased Prince tracks!! Founder of State of Emergency, a music and extreme lifestyle allegiance dedicated to producing R&B, Pop, Hip-Hop and Rock. Artists under his belt: Aaliyah ("I Don't Wanna"), Toni Braxton ("Christmas in Jamaica"), Usher ("Yeah!" - Grammy nom track), Ludacris ("Pimpin' All Over the World"), J. Holiday ("Ghetto", "Sooner You Get to Love"), Danity Kane ( "2 of You") and Chris Brown ("Throwed") and MORE..........

He is looking to reach the 1800 mark of twitter followers and I am doing all I can, as the Mayor of Twitter, to assist him w/ this goal!! I WANT THE PRINCE MUSIC, lol....

So if you're on twitter and you're looking for someone COOL to follow - make Mr Scantz that man! He is a producer who speaks back w/ his followers and is appreciative of everyone who follows him...Did I mention he was from Houston and cousin of producer Bryan-Michael Cox? Talent is in the veins! Don't sleep on, Donnie!! He has an ear for talent - I'm not saying spam him with your music, but build that twitlationship and see what happens. I know he is welcoming interns and such at times - who knows!

Donnie on the web:
www.bandofgypsys.wordpress.com - www.twitter.com/MRSCANTZ - www.youtube.com/donniescantz

New Mix-tape: Bertell - Chocolate Citty

I know my Buddy think I have left him hanging but I've really just been ripping around all week and haven't gotten around to listening to his new mix-tape; YOU KNOW I LOVE YOU, B!

I try to look out for good people, and Bertell is no exception. The Houston bred artist moved to ATL because the scene is so cold hearted here, I've always had his back since we met and I won't stop now!

Dropping his Chocolate City Mix-Tape last week, the R & B crooner is under the watchful eye of mega hit producer, Bryan-Michael Cox. With all of the rap hitting the scene lately, it's refreshing to have some quality R & B music to listen to.


I recall when I first met Bertell he came to the Mall that I worked for, Sharpstown, and was hanging with the radio jocks & other persons of similar credentials, like he was someone important (lol). I later invited him to do perform at a Block Party we were having in the mall, my 1st time seeing him I was impressed with his vocals & stage pressence. *side note* Did I mention that B has one of the best wrapped Suburbans ever? lol

Look for Bertell's, Go Hard, album dropping sometime this year. In the meantime, check out Chocolate City, as well as his single, She Bad Ft Bun B. Follow him on twitter, @YoungBertell, sometimes he goes LIVE on JustinTV - justin.tv/youngbertell. Be sure to hit him on MySpace too - www.myspace.com/bertell

Artist To Watch: The Show

Life is so simple when an Artist you dig personally has a track you actually like; "I Does" by The Show featuring Mannie Fresh, is indeed that track.

The New Orleans, Louisiana born Artist cannot go wrong with having the main ingredient behind Cash Money Records previous success. Let's be real, without dope production, a song can and only will go so far.........

Working on his debut album, No Business Like Show Business, the first single is "I Does"....Take a listen and you be the judge.....

PS - expect to SEE and HEAR a lot from The Show - the Best Damn Publicist is on the job! Congrats on the new client, Nancy B!! :)..ohh and HAPPY BIRTHDAY LADY!! Love ya much!!

www.myspace.com/theshowno

Texas Music Conference - Sniper Squad DJ's

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Sniper Squad DJ Retreat/Ballin for Peace Streetball Tour/Artist Invasion in Houston, Texas July 10-12th.

Expect a host of training and seminars to help DJs, Artists and Artist Management. There will be software and hardware training, seminars that teach the DJs and Artists about trademarking their names, creating their DJ services a business and Artists to create their own record label.

It's not all just hard work and no play though, the Sniper Squad DJ's will be hosting a Ballin for Peace basketball game that will involve the community and a Artist invasion concert with unsigned and signed artist from around the world coming to perform

For more information, read over the Sniper Squad DJs Conference PDF and visit www.snipersquaddjs.com