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[britishhiphop]

Verbz MC - Ujima Radio Freestyle [Video]

This is the freestyle performance by Bristol based artist Verbz MC. This is from when he was on the WordLife Show on Ujima Radio 98 FM with host Krazy. Featuring tracks by DJ Five Stylez and Billy Whizz (HLG!). Verbz MC got a few current collaborations going on and be on the look out for his soon to be released multi-genre EP ‘Symbiosis – A Synergy of DJ and MC‘ with Stylez and Mic Travellers…

[lindsaywesker]

Good morning! I hope you slept well and feel rested? Currently sitting at my desk, in my study, attired only in my blue towelling robe, enjoying my first cuppa of the day. Welcome to the weekend! Looking forward to turning my alarm off and sleeping until whenever!

Yesterday was just a blur! I didn’t stop moving and I didn’t stop talking! A very enjoyable and productive day, though! After two enlightening meetings during the day, I went to the Ostereo Networking Event at Tileyard Studios in the evening. I get the chance to catch up with old friends and I always hear some great new stories. I’m still digesting the story of Prince (and his driver) trying to run over Michael Jackson! Mutual respect? I don’t think so! I asked a music publisher what the best stream of revenue was for any one of his compositions. “Radio play!” he said, without even thinking. So many 15-24s not only don’t listen to the radio but they actually imagine that Spotify is promotion! (Yeah, right!) These young musicians not only have no idea about the art of radio promotion and the power of radio play but they don’t even know about performance royalties! I teach and I pray they’re absorbing the knowledge! That’s all I can do.

It’s always nice to get some good news; the icing on the cake! Very honoured that a radio station in Bristol called Ujima want ‘The A-Z Of Mi-Soul Music’. Really excited and really honoured. They just want me to send the recording in its entirety. They don’t even mind that it will be full of Mi-Soul jingles and shout-outs to the gorgeous Mi-Soul listeners, they just want the music, the knowledge and the history. If you want to know why I spend all those hours preparing my show, it’s for moments like this!

My other piece of really good news is that I’m on the line-up for Ibiza Soul Week 2023. I suspect the tickets for this will be done and dusted very quickly. What can I tell you? I am still reverberating! It was a spiritual experience. One for those that appreciate every genre of music. Yes, it really was that good!

When I get home this evening, The Trouble will have returned home from Jamaica, probably looking and sounding very drowsy. It’s unlikely she’ll be talking coherently, so I’ll hear all about her trip on Saturday afternoon. Hopefully, she will have brought me some Wray & Nephew? You know, the real stuff! None of that weak-ass stuff they sell here!

Straight after the show tomorrow, we’ll get in The Funk Mobile and try to get to Bournemouth as quickly as we can! Looking forward to the NSPCC Soul Night. Live music from Lukas Setto, a top line-up of DJs; great music and a good cause. Need I say more? I’ve booked us into a nice hotel, so we shall sleep well! I shall sleep very well! This week has been full-on physically and mentally! I’ve actually been using my brain; probably the least-used organ in most peoples’ bodies!

Have a fabulous and funky Friday! I love you all. You’re probably thinking, “You don’t even know me!” but, if people can hate for no reason, why can’t I love?

[beatsfuzionuk]

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Our feature artist of the week is the supercool, superfly and incredibly talented Joeboy.💯 Come see why the "Hello Africa!" Show is the best. Saturdays 2:00 to 4:00pm only on Ujima Radio Bristol. Link in bio. #helloafricasaturdays (at Bristol, United Kingdom) https://www.instagram.com/p/CMkA3Z2JayV/?igshid=clfkp08m60vq

[princesskazayah]

In 1 hr I’ll be reasoning with @angelmelselector of BBC & UJIMA radio. Make sure to tune in to get to know me a little more, hear what’s going on, and what’s coming next. 💜 https://www.instagram.com/p/CZcbD4HP55-/?utm_medium=tumblr

[isispoet-blog]

Engaging Conversation Eclectic Music A Pan Afrikan Perspective   http://www.feferitylondon.co.uk/feferity-radio/ https://m.mixcloud.com/Feferityradio/ #kwanza2020 #kwanza #afrikan #afrikanmusic #africanmusic #africanmusicdaily #africanmusicians #panafricanism #panafrican #panafricanist #panafrikan #panafrikanism #nguzasaba #umoja #ujima #ujamaa #nia #kumba #imani #vinylcollection #vinyl #vinylrecords #vinylcollector #vinyljunkie #vinyladdict https://www.instagram.com/p/CJGifE6BtFS/?igshid=lmadysipw3bf

[robstranger1111]

Entry 10 - Final Masters / Music Aggregator / Electronic Press Kit / Promotion  (25/05/20)

During the final week before the deadline, the completed masters were returned by the mastering engineer. The mastered files were of excellent quality and helped improve the overall sound of the album significantly. This allowed for the process of submitting the album to a music aggregator. Distro Kid was used as it allows for unlimited uploads to various streaming platforms throughout the entire year for a reasonable price. Additionally, Distro Kid allows a determined release date to be made with the upgraded membership, meaning that the album could be released on the global release day of Friday (Grow, 2015). Unfortunately, due to the time, it takes for streaming platforms to verify the music, a release date was arranged after the proposed release date in the project planning schedule. The release date was arranged for the 5th of June on all streaming platforms. A hyperlink was supplied by Distrokid, allowing listeners to be reminded on Spotify as and when the album releases. This link was included on all social media pages for pre-release promotion.

Following this, a designer specialised in the creation of electronic press kits was contacted via Fiverr. Information regarding the album and associated social media platforms were provided to the seller and a small fee was paid for an electronic press kit with clickable links to showcase the album in a professional manner. This could then be used to promote the album to industry specialists from record labels, radio stations, blogs/websites, BBC Introducing, DJ’s, Event promoters and so on, ultimately increasing the chance for new opportunities. In particular, London based ‘UK Roots FM’ and Bristol based ‘Ujima Radio’ station were emailed with attached songs and electronic press kit. Additionally, 2 songs were uploaded to BBC Introducing.

Between the period from now up until the final release date, promotion through social media will be prioritised. Regular posts will be made on both Instagram and Facebook, including images and videos regarding the album to raise interest. According to Leboff (2016, p. 147) creating a significant amount of content in one go and then drip feeding out over a few weeks can result in a more efficient and effective promotion campaign. Facebook/Instagram adverts and post boosting will be purchased and utilised to increase overall exposure and reach to the target audience when appropriate.  

http://www.ukrootsfm.com/

References:

Grow, K. (2015). Music Industry Sets Friday as New Global Release Day. Rolling Stone. Retrieved 25 May 2020, from https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/music-industry-sets-friday-as-new-global-release-day-73480/.

Leboff, G. (2016). Digital Selling : How to Use Social Media and the Web to Generate Leads and Sell More: Vol. 1st Edition. Kogan Page

Collaboration with electronic press kit specialist.

Final Electronic Press Kit (epk) with clickable links.

Delivered Masters from Zac Tiessen (ZT Music Studio).

Distrokid hyperlink page for the 5th of June release date for Interstellar Dub.

https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/dubscape/interstellar-dub/

[jamiebostron]

Speaking of new soca mixtapes (see previous) here's a snap with international multi genre dj and all round legend @aaabadboy who, amongst 1000 other things, is a big supporter of #UKSoca and bashment music hosting the Super Soca Show @ Ujima Radio. 😎 🎧🚨🎧🚨🎧 #soca #socamusic #bashment #carnival #jouvert #dancehall #junglemusic #djlife #festivals #edm #music #soundsystem https://ift.tt/3bxlYn1

[the-rewind]

I used to have conversations with God.

I asked Him to give me an ear to hear Him more clearly

and,

He revealed Himself to me.

His voice came in waves to me,

Sometimes radio silence.

Other times blatant manifestos of His prophecy.

In the wading I carried pain.

I upheld more than I thought I could ever conquer at the time

I picked up my brothers and sisters pain as well,

the welts from the licks on their backs rose up in me.

UJIMA: To build and maintain our community together and to make our Brother's and sister's problems, our problems and to solve them together.

A commitment to active and informed togetherness on matters of common interest.

I heard the cries from the war zone echo behind eyelid.

They will never understand us.

They will never humanize our pain.

They strip the bones and see still nothing.

But God told me a word.

He told me that It is Written.

and Dear Black People.

[djeuphonique]

Catch my guest mix tonight on Dazee's Ruffneck ting show on Ujima 98fm (Bristol)! Lock on between 8-10pm 🔥🔥🧡🧡 @djdazeee @ruffnecktingrecords @ujimaradio #dnb #drumnbass #jungle #radio #mix #dj

[adjuaconnect-blog]

Promotion

After much consideration it was decided that a PR company would be brought in to help with the promotion of the single and album. Liberty Music PR is an independent digital publicity company that delivers bespoke and creative campaigns focusing on close communication with the artist throughout. After researching a number of companies and discussing their services via telephone, Liberty Music PR’s roster seemed most suited to the music of this project and their testimonies were impressive. Their innovative approach, ethos of empowerment and professional proposal plan also lead to the decision to use this company, along with their communicative reliability (Liberty Music PR, 2019). This was a big financial decisions to make as using this service considerably exceeded the planned budget. The quote was larger than expected but upon further research it was discovered this was a reasonable fee for the services offered and could potentially be an opportunity to take this project further, professionally, than previous projects before this (Herstand, 2017). It was decided to focus the campaign on online press and Spotify playlist plugging (Gilmour, 2011). 

Image 1. Liberty Music PR Campaign

The publicity part of the campaign is aimed at building a solid foundation for the brand through collaboration with influential media outlets and content can come in the form of interviews, opinion pieces and editorials among other forms. Liberty PR will be helping to facilitate track placements on Spotify playlists to add to the projects ongoing income stream and to help the project reach new fans (Liberty Music PR, 2019). The project campaign will last for six weeks promoting both the single and the album. The single and video will be released a week before the album. Local media outlets including Nitelife Magazine, BBC Introducing, Ujima Radio and SWU FM will contacted personally to add to the promotion of this project.

References

Gilmour, K. (2011) Spotify For Dummies, 1st ed. United States, For Dummies

Herstand, A. (2017) How To Make It in the New Music Business: Practical Tips on Building a Loyal Following and Making A Living as a Musician, 1st ed. New York, Liveright

Liberty Music PR (2019) Liberty Music PR [Online]. Available at: http://www.libertymusicpr.com/ (Accessed 11 October 2018)

[dakartist]

Had a great time on @ujimaradio talking with Asher about @abbristol on Friday! (at Ujima Radio Station) https://www.instagram.com/p/BtwAESFhjiL/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=f4b31cxsu16y

[britishhiphop]

Fobzy and Formi - Ujima Radio Freestyle [Video]

The exclusive live performance by Fobzy and Formi from Bristol. This is from when they were on the WordLife Show on Ujima Radio 98 FM with host Krazy. You can listen to the whole show on https://www.ujimaradio.com on the listen back section for a month from…

[binfluenced]

#teambinfluenced UJIMA ❤🖤💚 #ujima -To build and maintain our community together and make our brother's and sister's problems our problems and to solve them together.- #collectiveworkandresponsibility #responsibility #work #collective #happykwanzaa #blackunity #blackexcellence #blackfamily #blackowned #blackmen #blackwomen #power #motivate #inspire #love #binfluenced #binfluencedlive #radio ➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖ #undertheinfluence (at Los Angeles, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/Br7xi_4lWHs/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1754a7x40l6yd

[beatsfuzionuk]

Introducing Tadia, New York based music artist, producer and song writer signed to Wonda Music and currently making waves with her songs 'Worth It' and 'Down Low'. Check her out on the "Hello Africa!" Show this Saturday only on Ujima Radio. #goddesstings #beatsfuzionhelloafrica (at Bristol, United Kingdom) https://www.instagram.com/p/CDLx7wVpG42/?igshid=99xlr60twzs9

[cratesofjr]

Audessey of Soundsci & Others Join Vice Beats on "Dilla: The Timeless Tribute"

“That Love” is the only reworking on The Timeless Tribute which stays true to the original. Having been one of Vice beat’s favourite Dilla beats, he wanted to create a version of “Fall In Love”. The track features the multi-talented wordsmith Audessey aka. Jack Jones of Soundsci, alongside the beautiful choral and instrumental elements supplied by Greg Blackman, finished off with live outro drums from Brazilian drummer and percussionist Knuf. INFO ABOUT THE ALBUM: Dilla: The Timeless Tribute is a culmination of 6+ years work from Bristol (UK) based, IBMCs affiliated producer Vice beats. Having heard the Suite For Ma Dukes by Miguel Atwood Ferguson, he was inspired to create his own, unique tribute to J Dilla merging the classical and hip hop worlds to blend and infuse this new soulful, hip hop and jazz influenced composition. The Timeless Tribute features a stellar cast of musicians from around the world, brought together through a collective love of Jay Dee, and hip hop. The project takes some well loved original Dilla pieces, and through the 40 minute journey creates new compositions, reworks, and a massive range of styles. The projects key collaborators include the incredible vocal and instrumental talent of Greg Blackman (BBE), alongside Bristol based musicians Thalassic (saxophone & flute), Vince Martin (Violin) and Audiosnax of Don’t Sleep (Ujima Radio) on vocal cuts and co-production. via Blogger https://ift.tt/336GiHr

[theartistexchange-blog1]

The third day of Kwanzaa UJIMA: COLLECTIVE WORK AND RESPONSIBILITY ______________________ "For if one is lost, all are lost"_________________ "The chain that held them would save all or none."_____ "If you find it in your heart to care for somebody else, you will have succeeded."________ "Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere."_____________ "If you want to lift yourself up, lift up someone else." _______________________ #color #culture #difference #differences #equality #government #harmony #human #humanism #humanity #inspiration #inspirational #inspirationalquotes  #peace  #race #society #unity #kwanzza #africa #umoja #kwanzza (at Theartistexchange Radio Show) https://www.instagram.com/p/Br7hhJ4Hu6a/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=17qgs916hk4xc