Christian "Brooklyn Bonez" Robinson

Introducing: "Brooklyn Bonez"

Photo: Picture People (Dover Mall)

It takes that special something for an artist to succeed in today's hip hop market of the music industry.  Not many people know about the sacrifice, struggle and willingness to lose friends and gain enemies in order to succeed in life.  A new face emerges with eager spirit with the talent of artists that have made incredible marks in the industry, Brooklyn Bonez.  He is an American rapper of Panamanian and African American descent. He grew up in the Brownsville section of Brooklyn, New York. Breaking into the music industry with no fear and with an open mindset he has the potential to be among the elite.

Using the over popular outlets of today's media Brooklyn Bonez has used these outlets as a way to broadcast his talents, with several videos on YouTube and random freestyles recorded. He is simultaneously and currently finishing up his debut mix tape entitled "I WANT IN" (the title is self explanatory).  Brooklyn Bonez has the work ethic of a man who lives, breathes, and eats his passion he also has two follow up mix tapes, the titles he will not disclose. BrooklynBonez is no stranger to a hustle or a grind or a sacrifice, he says his inspiration in music comes from Jay-Z, Jadakiss, and 2Pac, B.I.G., Fabulous J.Cole and Drake in no specific order.

Brooklyn Bonez also has the ability to be one of the most sought after actors in the entertainment industry; he has attended acting classes to enhance his skills as an actor.  He also played in several stage plays, but his desire is too one day play on the big movie screens in Hollywood.

What Brooklyn Bonez brings to the game is honesty, not ashamed to mention or boast about attending college or his goals to own his own businesses; he also is a believer of God but clearly states that he is not perfect. Not wanting to fall into the current norm of chasing a dream he would like to turn his desires into a reality.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zgggpOHcbsc

http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1470698615

New Up and Coming Artist/Actor: Greg “International Grizzly” Jones

My new up and coming artist, and his name is Greg “International Grizzly” Jones. “International Grizzly” may be a new emcee to the nation but he’s a veteran to the entertainment industry. Born in the projects of South Philadelphia, “International Grizzly” learned how to take care of himself at an early age.

In the era of hot beats and punch lines “International Grizzly” has the raw edge and aggressiveness of rappers from the South and West Coast. The sound of the Philadelphia rap scene is mix of Street Soul and Hip Hop that is originated from the Philadelphia blue-collar attitude, along with the soul music that the city of brotherly love is known for.

“International Grizzly” is a man from the streets who has refined himself and his craft. If anyone can authenticate the true Philly Street Soul sound and bring it to the world, it’s “International Grizzly”.
 
Greg Jones is also a seasoned and experienced independent actor starring in a role of a street hustler named “Calvin” in the movie THE ONLY WAY OUT. That Independent Award winning performance has paved the way for Greg to take lead and star in a new movie called MURDER WITH A DEADLY.

International Grizzly has performed at different venues and nightclubs throughout the city of Philadelphia.  His best endeavor yet, he was chosen to perform in the UROCK tour scheduled to begin in May 2012.  Robert Curry will host the tour from the platinum selling group “Day 26” from MTV's Making the Band 4.  This is just the beginning of a fast rising career for Grizzly; it will bring him recognition that he is so deserving of. 

Be on the look out for “International Grizzly” coming to a city near you.  Like him on Facebook and follow him on Twitter.

http://www.facebook.com/InternationalGrizzly

https://twitter.com/#!/Intergrizzly

http://urocktour.com/

http://www.reverbnation.com/Internationalgrizzly

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JMIlg_rs630

Industry Experts

Mark Litwak


Entertainment Attorney Mark Litwak Gives Us A New Look Into Hollywood - Filmnut
Mark Litwak an entertainment lawyer whom works with filmmakers. His practice includes trademark, copyright, contract, multi media law, intellectual property, and book publishing. He assist filmmakers in the marketing and distribution of their film.

Litwak advices that the film industry is a risky business and you must be willing to realize the path you must take to succeed; “there are no rules”. He advice; you must have a good story to tell if you are a filmmaker. If the story is boring, it will not capture the attention of anyone, and it will fail. You must have a creative marketing plan to get your film out. Niche films can be successful, “word of mouth is the best form of marketing”. Social networking is the key to getting the word out about a film; rather it’s a hit or a flop. A filmmaker should always have a lawyer or an adviser before signing a contract, because most distributors are aggressive as Litwak states “ sleazy” and most contracts benefit the distributors and not the filmmaker; you must research their track record from others.

Writers has a hard time to get agents because agents are looking for established writers who can get the sales, according to Litwak it is “very-very hard to get an agent”, he says it better to get a filmmaker to take on your project of turning a book to a movie.

To succeed in the film industry as the writer or the filmmaker, you must be creative and create something that grabs the audience attention, as well as finding an advisor such as an lawyer, agent or someone who will assist you in finding the best resources to get your film distributed.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NryrU1uwqPI


Daniel Friedma

Music Industry Forum -- Daniel Friedman -- Artist Contracts

Daniel Friedman and entertainment lawyer who began working with rap groups, his law firm complained that he was bringing too many rappers to the office; he began expanding and growing. Friedman brought more and more artists in, the law firm told him he needed to drop his clients or leave the practice. Friedman refused and he said, “I’m out of here” he packed up and started his own practice.

Friedman discusses the copyright laws; ‘the copyright holder can reproduce the work, and no one can record, publish or put in movies without copyright holder permission”. According to Friedman, a copyright can create from another work, such as Weird Al Yonkervich, which would be called derivative works. The owner owns the copyright always according to Friedman, when an artist signs a contract with a label, the record company becomes the owner of the copyright except for the underlining composition.

When understanding copyright laws, the artist should seek the assistance or advice of an entertainment lawyer, because it can become puzzling trying to understand when you will need permission from the copyright holder to utilize other people music.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dXtws-zVhzE&feature=related


 

Gordon Firemark

Monkeying around with contracts

Gordon Firemark entertainment lawyer discusses the lawsuit of Caters News agency claimed that they purchased portraits and other images taken by a black macaques (monkey) who took the camera of David Slater, a photographer and shot self-portraits of herself.  Slater licensed the pictures to Caters; the pictures were placed on a website (www.dailymailoline.com).  Caters claims that it was a violation of the copyright law, but the law states that it must be human authorship.  Caters had no claim. 

This case is bizarre because even though Slater didn’t own the copyright for the pictures, he does own original digital files, and he can sell or license the material to others, is this considered underlining composition?

http://www.entertainmentlawupdate.com/2011/08/elu-episode-023-monkeying-around-with-copyright-law/#more-771

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2011051/Black-macaque-takes-self-portrait-Monkey-borrows-photographers-camera.html#ixzz1mFNaPQks