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Rising Artist Olla Gives The World Her Inspirations & Skill That The Music Industry Should Know About

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Olla

It’s an honor to speak with you today. Why don’t you give us some details about you and your story. How did you get to where you are today?

Being on stage and signing for people is something I always wanted to do since I was a kid. I loved listening to Patricia Kaas and Whitney Houston, and I was all the time performing their songs in front of my family. Unfortunately, I couldn’t fully dedicate myself to music for a number of reasons. My family was mostly concentrated on extreme sports, hence my hobby wasn’t taken seriously.

I got married pretty early and became a mother soon after that. Being a mother was a priority. And my husband wasn’t quite happy about me switching my attention from family to the music and singing.
At some point my marital status changed and I decided to pursue my dream even though one might think it’s too late for me (by industry standards). I went to study music and to work with vocal coaches in LA, and that helped me realise that I am not giving up my passion. I built my own home studio and assembled my creative team with whom we brainstorm and write together. My vision and principles are shaped by life and experience. And unlike some young and starting artists, I know exactly what I want to do, what I’m good at, what I want to share with my audience and how I can do it. I don’t feel insecure when coming up to the stage. And I simply enjoy every stage of the whole artistic process.

I’m sure your success has not come easily. What challenges have you had to overcome along the way?

One of the biggest challenges was not to lose faith that one day I’ll be able to do what I love. It is hard to keep on advancing in something when your family does not take it seriously or does’t support it at all.

Being at LA musical institution was some sort of a psychological challenge for me. Because of my age, I did feel like a black sheep sometimes among all other very young, sometimes underaged, students.

Another big challenge, and I believe this one can resonate with many other artists, is finding your signature sound and releasing the material that you genuinely love and enjoy. Trends often dictate their own rules: how long the song should be, what sounds you should use, what topics you need to raise, etc. The fear of not reaching success might push you towards doing something you don’t really like. And this is the most important challenge to overcome. The most important thing for me is to put my heart and soul into my songs, to feel and understand every single line in my lyrics. And yes, my music may sound a little bit more conservative than some other songs out there, but I am not willing to give in to the common success recipe just for the sake of it.

Let’s talk about the work you do. What do you specialize in and why should someone work with you over the competition?

I am not afraid of experimenting with different styles and genres. We often use various ethnic instruments in arrangements.

I always try to keep my lyrics meaningful but simple. The idea is not to overload your listener, but to make him/her understand what you say and why you say it.

What’s your best piece of advice for readers who desire to find success in their life?

You should only make decisions based on love, and not on fear. Love is soothing and ameliorative. It pushes you beyond your limits and reveals and encourages your best sides, whereas fear will only hurt you sooner or later.

Speaking of success, what does the word mean to you?

To me, success is every small victory you achieve on the way to your bigger goal. Being able to truly enjoy every improvement and minor achievements, feeling happy and satisfied about what you did today is the success.

What’s next for you?

I am only at the beginning of my journey. The first important step is done – my single is released and I’m looking forward to sharing more new songs in the nearest future. I will be experimenting with styles for my audience to see my different sides. I also plan to release one big album which will compile and share a set of important insights with my listeners.

Finally, how can people connect with you if they want to learn more?
You can connect with my via Instagram, Facebook or YouTube. I am always reading all your comments and messages, and I do my best to respond to all of them.

Olla’s IG tag   @olla.vibe
Link to the music video on YT: https://youtu.be/bQP-gk9LSpk
Multi-link to the song on all platforms: https://ffm.to/ollamс
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“BdotMegatron, Ceo of Megatron Muzik Group LLC, Tranforms Careers”

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BdotMegatron, Ceo of Megatron Muzik Group LLC

Interviewer: Tell Me about yourself ?

BdotMegatron, Ceo of Megatron Muzik Group LLC

Interviewer: How did you get into the industry ?

My grandfather was a jazz artist and went through a lot Challenges  that  a lot  artists have not knowing the business.  He was signed to Veejay Records had problems getting royalties due to bad management.

My brother Managed Rock bands and a cpl

Hop hop artists and played the guitar, seeing the music world from their perspective inspired me to want to bring my love for the industry and knowledge together to help other artists through their music careers.

Interviewer:  Do you play any instruments?

Yes I play the piano and the drums.

“Playing instruments gives me an ear for good music”.

Interviewer: Who are some of the Biggest talents you’ve worked with?

Drake, Chris Brown Tory Lanez, T-Pain, Nicki Minaj and many others…

Interviewer: What’s your favorite genre of music?

I grew up playing Jazz and classical , so first jazz then Hip Hop and lastly RnB.

Interviewer: Who are your top artists in these genres?

Hip hop : Jay-Z

Jazz: Ray Charles

Classical: Beethoven

Interviewer: How long have been in the industry?

18 years

Interviewer: How many Artists do you currently manage :

5

Interviewer: Tell me abt the artist you manage?

Ana Baby out of Bronx, Ny who was once signed to French Montana and coke boyz

Ed Wavy who is out of VA, he does so many things great. He is a singer/songwriter/emcee. He also engineers all of his own music.

Mzs Quanny who is from Philadelphia PA who also has Jamaican roots. She does dancehall/Pop/R&b

Kia Monger is from Saint Louis Mo. This artist also won R&B artist of the Year in 2022

Royal Shai- Newly Signed artist from Virginia Beach, Va. Also a singer/songwriter/comedian/actor.

Interviewer: What’s your Advice to independent artists wanting a manager?When is the right time for a manager?

If you already have movement and sometimes if an artist is gifted and talented but need more development. One thing that every artist need is some type of product to move and sell. I.e. music, merch, beats , services etc. They should have songs at least recorded and have something the Manager can market.

Interviewer: Has the industry changed over the 18 years.? Post Covid?

Yes main stream has had to adapt to the same things as independent. The playing field evened out more. Also went from physical era to digital era?

Interviewer: Is RnB dead?

I feel male vocalists in RnB have fell off. I think they are referring to the msg of love being removed and replacing it with streets and drugs etc. Which is ok. They need to bring back the baby making  music?

Interviewer: Is it best to stay independent or get signed to a major deal?

If an artist can, get signed first get the money and brand Behind you, then go independent to Hv more creative control, publishing, royalties.

Interviewer: You’ve been in this industry a long time? Do you ever see yourself  leaving the industry?

Music is my passion. I could never see myself leaving. Maybe branching off more to the executive producer side. This is my favorite part of management.

Interviewer: What’s your least favorite thing abt working in the entertainment industry As it stands today as opposed to 18 years ago ?

I feel now everyone cares more about the smoking mirrors and gimmicks than the real talent. Also, giving 150% at times and Creating that career/platform for the artists and they don’t take it as seriously or they try to back door you and do it on their own.

Interviewer: If you could work with any artists dead or alive who ?

Jay-Z – hip hop

Ray Charles, most definitely as his writing ability and genius was unmatched!

RnB – Usher

Pop- Jessie J

Interviewer: What some recent achievements or highs from Megatron Muzik lately ?

Artist Mzs. Quanny did over 300,000 with her ep Titled “Don’t mean to Brag”, it also debuted at #5 on iTunes on the reggae charts

Interviewer: What was one of your worst times you’ve experienced that taught you the biggest lesson?

When I first started in the industry I had limited resources, experiences.  At the beginning you had to build artists trusts without a long resume of proven success. I didn’t let that deter me. I Attended Full Sail university, same as the Genius Kanye West and obtained my B.A. Degree in Music Business and B.A. in Entertainment business. Continues to build relationships in the industry which helped me to grow and the rest is history.

Interviewer: What’s make you a great manager? An asset to an artist?

I’m a hybrid, I walk the artist from start to finish through the whole process to success in this industry.

Interviewer: What is the latest Record you are Responsible for as an executive?

Mzs Quanny has a record coming on on March 31st Titled “Last Forever” produced by Khris Tate and executively produced by myself BDot. Megatron Muzik Group also just dropped Kia Monger debut album Titled “Mood Swings” That Just dropped on March 5th on all platforms.

Interviewer: Are you a team player?

Absolutely, I work with diverse groups of partners such as QueenAEntertainment, Stackin up Ent, Empire, Sony Orchard and a few others.

Interviewer: Are you a people person?

Believe it or not I am more introverted. In business it may not seem that way but personally I prefer a small circle of people.

Interviewer: Where the future for Megatron Muzik headed?

“Continuing to Bring timeless music thats current and Can be cherished years from now”.  ~ Brandon “B.Dot” Carter , CEO Megatron Muzik LLC

Link:

https://linktr.ee/megatronmuzikllc?fbclid=PAAabi3-GwcU6p_nZwTqAHyr7NNrTu8vt1NoY9d05oGGd_j5f-FOntsyLdEk4

IG- @megatronmuzikllc

IG- @bdotmegatron

 

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Kid Jazz New EP “Here Goes Nothing” 

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Kid Jazz New EP “Here Goes Nothing”

Kid Jazz is a talented singer-songwriter from Philadelphia who has been making waves in the music industry with his unique blend of R&B, soul, and pop with his new EP Here Goes Nothing. He was born and raised in the city and has been passionate about music since a very young age. Kidjazz began singing in his church choir and went on to perform at various local events and venues throughout his childhood and teenage years.

As he grew older, Kid jazz honored his skills and developed his own sound, which he describes as “soulful and introspective.” He draws inspiration from a wide range of musical genres, including jazz, hip-hop, and neo-soul, and cites artists like Lauryn Hill, Erykah Badu, and Janelle Monáe as his biggest influences.

Kid jazz’s music is characterized by his powerful vocals, thoughtful lyrics, and catchy melodies. He has released several singles and EPs over the past few years, which have received critical acclaim and amassed thousands of streams on platforms like Spotify and Apple Music.

In addition to his solo work, Kid jazz has collaborated with other artists and producers in the industry, and has also performed at various festivals and events, including the Essence Festival and the Philadelphia Music Festival.

Kid jazz is a rising star in the music industry, and his talent and dedication to his craft have earned him a loyal fan base and recognition from industry professionals. With his powerful voice, heartfelt lyrics, and dynamic stage presence, He is poised to become one of the most exciting and influential artists of his generation.

Artwork by Bobby Hunter @huntergeneous

Engineered and Mixed by SmokeOneMore & Chef Boyardi

(http://instagram.com/thekidjazz)

https://youtube.com/@KidJazz215 (https://youtube.com/@KidJazz215)

https://music.apple.com/us/artist/kid-jazz/1122691920 (https://music.apple.com/us/artist/kid-jazz/1122691920)

 

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Miriah Stacy – Presents “Reality of Women In the Industry”

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Miriah Stacy

Women empowerment is the root of togetherness, targeting the harmony that women have the power to present.

Miriah Stacy is a young black woman who has entered a phase of using her ability to bring powerful women  together to flourish. As she achieves, Miriah is the executive producer of a new Atlanta reality based tv show called “Reality of Women In the Industry”. The show is a positive movement, bringing veteran and upcoming industry women together in a mutual place as they experience unity. While the women share some diversities and challenges, the positive connections is the ultimate goal. Miriah wrote the manuscript for the show “Reality of Women in the Industry” while she was homeless and pregnant. Her determination truly shows why she can become one of Atlanta’s future top producers and content creators. Miriah’s new show is buzzing way before its actual release and is collecting enormous attention. The game changer themed show has even reached attention from the billboards.

Miriah started her production company in 2019, MOSTPRODUCTION LLC is a collective entity of creation. Shortly after covid, Miriah wrapped her first film, which explored changes in her business mindset to reboot. We all know in a marathon, it’s ok to breathe and take breaks, as Miriah did. Your marathon ending results is what really matters, your finish determines your win.

Using her troubles as motivation, Miriah continues to thrive as she develops in her career and gives herself and others an opportunity. Even with a convoluted past, she has been able to overcome homelessness, suicidal thoughts, and self-doubt. Miriah Stacy’s strength and stamina gave her the passion to keep going and lead in her rising career. Going from homelessness to billboards, I can say Miriah is on the right path to a fulfilled career.

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