WHY IS IT SO HARD FOR PEOPLE IN MINNESOTA TO SUPPORT ONE ANOTHER?

Especially in the urban entertainment community, why is it so hard for anyone from local artists to club promoters to work together towards the same common goal which is to ultimately help put and keep Minnesota on the map? As someone who has worked with various artists and promoters, it is evident that there is this imaginary race for the "top spot" or limelight. Everybody wants to be the star or the name on top of the flier as I put it. Instead of working together as they do in other cities, for example in the ATL, artists and promoters join forces to push each-other to the top. Which is why Atlanta is one of the most successful cities for urban artists and businesses in the United States. Don't get me wrong, there are companies out there willing to and who have come together with others to combat this issue. Recent successes are proof that unity in the community does in fact exist. However, there is still a gap that needs to be bridged in order for US to get to where we really want to be. With that said I've come up with a few tips and advice.
1. Concert/Club Promoters - As many of us know, the demographic we serve is way too small to "split the vote". Communicate with eachother. If you are thinking of having an event on a specific date, ask around to see if there are any other promoters having an equivelent event around or on that same date. Therefore, with the state of the economy and all, people won't have to be forced to choose which event to attend. That also would give you the opportunity to support one anothers event. You help publicize their event and they help publicize yours. TEAM UP! If you have a network of x amount of people, promoter 2 has x amt of people, and so on, put all those people together and you get one very successful event. Easy, and everyone makes money.

2. Artists - Support one another by going to local shows, purchasing CD's, and appearing on eachothers albums. The saying does hold true and has been proven that "If one gets put on, we all get put on." Spots like Vibin' Exposed open mic at Axis on Mondays, The Red Sea and Arnellia's on Tuesday, Baggan's Pub Thursdays, and The Blue Nile on Fridays are all places that showcase some of the hottest talent the Twin Cities has to offer. So if you don't know, now you know!

Not only does this go for the entertainment industry, same goes for small businesses, churches, and you! Sponsor events, volunteer, shop at your local mom and pop stores...

"You must be the change you want to see in the world." - Mahatma Gandhi

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Permalink Reply by Droop "Player City" on December 27, 2009 at 3:16pm

Oh and 1 More Thing. Hip Hop Has No Race, Color, Or discrimination, I Luv That It Is Multi-cultural and That Hip Hop Is Able 2 Reach out 2 many people across the world, not just in the U.S but everywhere! What Other Genre Of Music Is more flexible to all other countries. I Know Mexico Luvs Hip Hop, So Does Japan, and Africa.

As Individuals we "Might" be able 2 accomplish things, But "Together" We Can Do Bigger And Better Things!
Lets Come Together and Do Something 4 eachother! Keep Believing and Keep The Dream Alive!!

"Life Is What U Make It Homie, And If U Ain't Tryin Hard, Then Don't Expect To Be Doing Anything Better Than U Already Are, Only U Can Take It Far, Only U Can Be A Star, If U Don't Believe In Yourself, Then Nobody Will Ever Believe In You At All! Thats Why I Believe In Me, Thats Why I Believe In Us, Cuz I Feel Like We Got What It Takes We Just Gotta Let The Whole World Know About Us!!

MN Lets Get it!

Player City - Keep Believing
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Permalink Reply by Yo.P on January 13, 2010 at 12:44am

Dude good topic, i been in Minnesota 4-5 years now and its crazy how theres so much talent in the cities but the only problem is that half of these cats are straight up cocky,think they too good or many times you ask for a feature and they come up with a ridiculous numbers... i feel its like this BY AN ARTIST ACTING THAT WAY HE/SHE ARE BURNING BRIDGES CUS THINK BOUT IT LIKE THIS, WHO KNOWS IF IN THE FUTURE THAT PERSON WHO ASKED YOU FOR A COLLABO./FEAT. GOES MAJOR, YOURE GONNA FEEL HELLA STUPID HUH.
plus there's a greater chance of an artist making it when they have more connections, at the end of the day i dont force no one to do something they dont want to do but i think its a real STUPID move youre making on your "career". @EME

Its crazy how they got that mentality when in reality they don't know what could happen in the future thats why Playa Boyz Entertainment/La Compania Records shows much love to all upcoming talents!!! Also not to be arrogant but i think in MN there are alot of D***K Ridin artists specially for the awards, not metion any names!

Playa Boyz Ent./La Compania Rec.
AndyNess@Publicist.com