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MUSIC FOR THE MOMENT: HOW OUR ENTERTAINMENT REFLECT THE TIMES
“Singing for the culture.” music for the masses We have always seen artist in music speak on political issues and make music around the times. And today is no different especially considering the state of America. But my question is, is it always the… Continue Reading “MUSIC FOR THE MOMENT: HOW OUR ENTERTAINMENT REFLECT THE TIMES”
OUR CULTURE IS POP CULTURE: THE REAL FACE OF AMERICA
“We set the standard.” who we are For anyone interested in knowing what the culture of America is, then I will tell you. This is a pop culture country, considering we have so many different ethnic groups in this country. With each, people… Continue Reading “OUR CULTURE IS POP CULTURE: THE REAL FACE OF AMERICA”
INDIE WORLD: WHO WILL BE THE LAST TO STAND
“The last of the Mahicans.” indie In the world of Indie filmmaking, music, theatre, etc., there are so many people out in the world like never before. But the question is how long will these Indies stick around. Because being independent sounds good, until… Continue Reading “INDIE WORLD: WHO WILL BE THE LAST TO STAND”
THE AMERICAN BASE IS THE BASE: HOW FOREIGN ENTERTAINERS TRY TO PENETRATE THE AMERICAN MARKET
“Why aren’t they biggest everywhere?” global entertainment The photo at the top of the page is of Latin musicians Daddy Yankee and Fonsi. Now Daddy Yankee is more globally known, but yet Fonsi is a major name as well. But why aren’t they both… Continue Reading “THE AMERICAN BASE IS THE BASE: HOW FOREIGN ENTERTAINERS TRY TO PENETRATE THE AMERICAN MARKET”
GLORY BE TO ADDICTS: WHY IS THE DRUG USER THE NEW CULTURAL FIGURE
“The new form of fun.” drug culture In America, we have always had this culture where drugs have been apart of our lives. Cocaine was such a big influence in entertainment as with the 80’s and 90’s. But the glorifying of the drug addict… Continue Reading “GLORY BE TO ADDICTS: WHY IS THE DRUG USER THE NEW CULTURAL FIGURE”
WRITING! DIRECTING! PRODUCING: HOW I’M NAVIGATING THE FILM WORLD
“A tough road ahead.” In November of 2015, I made my first short film. It is the beginning of my Independent Filmmaking career. I did not attend film school, so I am learning while doing. The first film was a seven minute short entitled,… Continue Reading “WRITING! DIRECTING! PRODUCING: HOW I’M NAVIGATING THE FILM WORLD”
1960’S – CADILLACS, LINCOLNS, AND CHEVY’S: A DECADE OF SOLID GOLD SOUL
“Not my generation, but my muse.” From 1960 to 1969 was a decade of soulful music that may not have defined my generation, but I love it nonetheless. For me, being born in the 1980’s, 1960 was the year my mother was born. From… Continue Reading “1960’S – CADILLACS, LINCOLNS, AND CHEVY’S: A DECADE OF SOLID GOLD SOUL”
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