Should I Give $1500 or $2,000
Okay…. not long after I posted up the blog about getting $2,000 in 24 hours I got some emails questioning my stupidity. First I thought that giving away $2,000 was a good idea – I mean the only thing I’m going to really do with it is buy a new mic or a new pair of speakers. I am not the shopping type plus I know how some artists could use that cash to START or FINISH their project, or something. Then of course some people will just want to blow it.
But is that a crime? Is it really too much money? I know most “underground” “indie” contests give away $500 and $600 at most, the rest is all garbage prizes you’ll probably never use…and some studio time in a trailer. But seems that I should ask you what you think. Let me know, just post a comment
I just appreciate the fact that you’re even offering money! lol So be it 1500 or 2000 dollars, i’m all for it fam! that would set me pretty well cuz with any boost i can get, i can work on music more than my 9 to 5. This is gonna be good…
-KiD_Nfinite
July 29th, 2007 at 9:29 amthis is crisys wife he is at work. i just tried to get info for him because he has a distrabution deal with sonic wave under sony his album crisys situation is in stores. he wants to know how he can get heard by some a&r
July 30th, 2007 at 9:53 amCrisys, you can get A&R contact info from google, but you have to know how to get their attention ANd/OR how to give them what they’re looking for. But we’ll talk about that
Kid_Nfinite, yes – I hope the money will help. I will be releasing more info about it soon.
July 30th, 2007 at 10:07 amI AM A NEW ORLEANS ARTIST. RELOCATED TO THE NORTHSHORE AFTER KATRINA! $2000
HENRI SMITH
July 30th, 2007 at 1:34 pmYes,!!! You should give the $2000.00 especially if it’s me who is receiveing it. I am a strongly artist from La. with big music aspirations determined to be sucessful in the music industry.
July 30th, 2007 at 2:04 pmi mean it depends on how long they are going to perform for and all that and i mean its up to you to but it depends on how long they will be rocking the crowd for.
July 30th, 2007 at 2:35 pmWell to honest with you 2g’s sound better plus you can do more with more money, i kow you feel me on that one. I really would like to get in this contest…. Oh yeah, Im SEEJAI…A.K.A Mr Klassy from Detroit MI…. Now let the music do the talking!!
SEEJAI~
July 30th, 2007 at 10:10 pmI think or “know” if you have it and you want to spread the love to our kids or young ones who are talented !!! Just Do it! Like nike say’s ! Really! I’m ready to battle it out!
July 31st, 2007 at 8:56 am$1500 would be awesome – heck – i’d do it for $50. I like to play, especially when there’s a chance to record/get industry feedback, and a chance to play at a nice place.
Denise
July 31st, 2007 at 9:36 amHey guys,
I think it would be great if you gave $2,000 honestly because as everyone knows with bands or singers, you don’t make a lot of money until you get signed. That is a lot and it would help a LOT with my career considering I have 4 backup dancers!
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July 31st, 2007 at 10:33 amThank you,
Ashley Gomes
If it was a song I made I would say 2000 or more, thats only 200 cd sells and you could do that in a weekand!!!!
July 31st, 2007 at 11:48 amI think that $2,000 would be great. $1,500 is great too. I can’t tell you how many shows I have played for free or for beer, etc… In fact, I just spent 5-weeks touring Europe and hardly made any money. I don’t do this for the money. I do it for the love of music and because I love performing for people. On stage is where I belong and if someone is going to pay me for something that I absolutely love doing, then great.
July 31st, 2007 at 12:06 pmDar
Any contribution is greatly appreciated by an artist. If you’re willing to contribute even $20 it’s still awesome. I think it’s more about the exposure to 5,000 people than the money to be frank. But in any event, I hope you find what you’re looking for, thanks for taking time to email me.
Shira Buckler
July 31st, 2007 at 2:20 pmI think it’s great that your doing this for new talent!
July 31st, 2007 at 5:04 pmMaybe give $1500 and a second prize of $500?
Talk to you soon!
G.T.
Good feedback so far. I am reading everything and still thinking about it. Big decisions!!! Okay so far, I think it seems that $2k would be a good amount. I know it isn’t a huge heap of money, I just want to make sure that it would actually help someone. For NY – that’s like rent ($1500) + $500 for bills.
July 31st, 2007 at 7:53 pmI really Love Music, It is in My blood. I Know any one can say that, but if you look at me if you look me in the eyes you know that i m telling the truth. I will do anything for a chane to prove this to you. I will do a whole album in under 24 hours you give me the chance i will do a great one in 12 all i need is a chance to show my self to show every one, anyone who has ever thought i could not do it. If you dont give me the Chance i kow you will be the one wishing that Would have. My Name is Matt dont foget it.
July 31st, 2007 at 8:37 pmTo be honest with you i will do this for free, i love music and the idea of the oppotunity to show my talent in song writing and singing. Opnions are valuable negative or positive. Thanks marion Pharoah
August 1st, 2007 at 9:15 amTo Be Totally Honest With You Howard Rather It Be 1500 Or Nothing At All. It’s A Great Opportunity And A Chance Of A Life Time. I Would Do Your Show For Free And Any Artis Who Has The Opportunity To Showcase The Gift God Has Blessed Them With Should’nt Be Picky At All Cause Beggers Cant Be Choosy.
August 1st, 2007 at 9:57 amwell as a musician, id say 2000 is an awesome deal….but its really your choice. i know that nobody in their right mind would turn down that kinda money…it sounds like an awesome deal to me. but like i said thats coming from a broke musicians standpoint.
August 2nd, 2007 at 9:06 amI think 2000 is better cause I can buy tons and tons of Krispy Kreme doughnuts while I work on my tracks!
August 7th, 2007 at 4:58 pmHi Mr Howard.
August 8th, 2007 at 1:20 pmCalvary greetings to you once again.
I trust heaven for you to give me the chance to role in this musical contest, it does not really matter if 1500\2000grand, i strongly beleive that by the grace of G.O.D this will bring the biggest hit in your vision.
I pls employ you to talk things out with your wife because this will be a done of a new era.
Peace & Love.
Besong
I say if you have it to give, GIVE IT ALL!! Because I have never met a really good artist who would just blow the money on something like shoes. I’ll tell you right now how I would spend it:
August 14th, 2007 at 11:10 pm200.00 – Car transmission fluid change & tune up (tour prep)
218.00- 5,000 Full color two sided fliers (promotion for upcoming gigs)
1,200- Cd Duplication Package thet includes shirts, stickers & posters (to sell and help pay for food & gas on the road)
100.00- Replace and/or fix any broken cords, fix Audix Om 5 Mic
100.oo- Gas Card
100.00- 2 Fog Machines and Fog Juice
The rest would probably be eaten up with tax and dollar burgers and tacos from fast food joints on the road.
Im not kidding this is really how I would spend the money.
Hey long as it’s not a “pay-to-play” the amount is up to you long as the stage is there to get ‘em bouncin!
dagroove
August 31st, 2007 at 2:38 am=1Luv=
we could really use that $2,000 it would be used from makein our studio better from our recordin n to have our song mixed and mastered in the states, we make new songs every day and are tryin to make a new for our selves in the music busyness wether its from the lyrics or the beats we make the $2,000 would help us very much
September 18th, 2007 at 12:20 pmI think you should do the 2000 man that will be fat. So I can put some bread in my pocket.
October 29th, 2007 at 12:09 pmIt doesn’t matter to me how much you give away. I downloaded the software and can’t use it because i can’t get a Serial number to activate it. So anything you could do to correct this would be appreciated greatly
November 25th, 2007 at 9:35 pmAny amount would be great i would be happy with the 1,500 to get me started
November 30th, 2007 at 5:50 pm