A must read on the struggles of working artists and insight on dealing with venues.

“Some serious insight for DJs, musicians, promoters and most importantly, venue owners. Know your worth.” – Cutso

“value your art. value yourself.” – Shred One

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So I’ve been late on getting the news of the recent passings due to staying out late. Enough is enough. I mean I was shocked with B Mac’s death but today just finding out about Isaac Hayes really makes me speechless. Coincidently Bernie Mac and Isaac Hayes is co-starring in a move with Samuel Jackson entitled “Soul Men”. If I were him I’d be bugging the F out.

Isaac Hayes “The Look of Love”

Jay-Z “Can I Live”

Isaac Hayes “Walk On By”

Notorious BIG “Warning”

Isaac Hayes “Ike’s Mood”

Mary J Blige ft Smif n Wessun “I Love You”