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The New Music Industry
2019-05-26T01:59:48-07:00
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2018-08-09T00:48:19-07:00
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Honoring Whitney Houston
<p><span style="color:#2980b9;"><strong>"...give honor to whom honor is due." Romans 13:7</strong></span></p>
<p>I’ve struggled over my decision to blog about Whitney Houston as it relates to the current film release by the Whitney Houston Estate. Primarily because I have yet to see it. I’ve only read the various reviews and articles written since it’s release and decided that perhaps it is better that I write having not seen it. In this way my statements are without bias regarding the actual film, but unfiltered, emanating only from the perspectives given to the general public by means of interviews and articles presented, and my personal experience in relationship to Whitney Houston. </p>
<p>What I’ve read and seen so far has sickened and angered me. My heart cries out for Whitney Houston, Bobbi Kristina, and John Houston who are unable to speak for or defend themselves because they are no longer present with us. My heart goes out to Cissy Houston, Dionne Warwick and her family, Robyn Crawford and Bobby Brown who are still with us, but at the mercy of fragmented interpretations by those who have determined what should be presented as Whitney Houston’s story. A story to be etched in stone… timeless scenes revealed for generations to come, extending beyond the scope of the limited presence on earth of the individuals held responsible for so great a task as honoring the life and legacy of this rare and beautiful soul that brought so much life and love and awe inspired moments into our lives through the beauty of the most unique and rare voice of our lifetime. </p>
<p>To say that she didn’t care about her voice is a misinterpretation. She cared. She cared about people and her family more and the weight and pressures of that was greater than her ability to take care of herself. Not my opinion. Her own words to me. That is how she felt. </p>
<p><span style="color:#3498db;"><strong>Whitney Houston’s story has not been told,</strong></span> and there are only a few people who could actually tell it with any accuracy or honesty. </p>
<p>Whitney’s true legacy will not be spoken on the lips of family and acquaintances, because although she was a giving and loving spirit, she often held back many of her thoughts and feelings in an effort to not offend family and friends, and only revealed those things to people she knew would never repeat it. She was selective in whom she could trust and be totally transparent with, and smart enough to know who that was while she was living. She believed in loyalty. Although she was comfortable being alone and private, she was also a team player in business when needed and understood the weight of responsibility she shouldered as one who was chosen to carry within themselves this magnificent gift that touched the whole world. </p>
<p>She once said to me “Pattie, this gift that God has given me comes with a price. It’s a great responsibility. I’m not worthy of it, but I understand what I have to do… what my purpose is. They don’t understand. This is hard, and I just want to live my life, but I know that God has a purpose for me greater than I am. That’s why I take the Gospel everywhere I go. I sing about Jesus because I know I can use my gift to tell people that Jesus loves them, and they’ll listen.” At the end of the day, this was her heart. A heart towards God and a love for people that was greater than her own needs and desires. </p>
<p>Her understanding of life and the principles of her faith in her belief in God and Christian doctrine was far greater than is ever mentioned or focused on or ever given credit for. Cissy Houston is to be thanked for this foundation. Whitney was genius in her ability to balance between the persona of the industry’s image of her and the expectations that came along with that image as an iconic African American female Artist representing her country throughout her travels as the greatest singer in the world. She did this through her performance, beauty and grace each time she stepped out onto that stage in a gown with the grace and stature that was ultimately Whitney, and only Whitney. </p>
<p>She championed that image against all odds and criticism during a time when it was not the norm for any African American Female Artist, nor was it the desired or accepted achievement within a white Pop music culture. Whitney Houston changed that forever for every African American female that would dare dream of being number one on the Pop charts. Whitney forged ahead, taking every blow the media could throw at her, no matter how painful, no matter how resistant of her climb to fame. In another conversation she teared up reflecting upon all that she had accomplished and still the tabloids and the media chose only to exploit and criticize her. She fought back through her gift and soared. She did this her entire career. </p>
<p>That being said, to focus on the days of her life that were less honorable in her death is cruel and heartless. To say that you are presenting a “humanized” Whitney is an excuse for your inability to produce the real Whitney because you don’t actually know who that is. You are not privy to the heart of who she is, nor is your perspective now or in the past of Whitney in her best interest, but In the interest of the present climate of opinion regarding certain family members. If it were in her best interest, the goal would be to protect the legacy for generations to come at every cost. </p>
<p>To expose personal tragedies held in confidence by the deceased, to exploit the not so honorable details of an individuals life, and to do so justifying your actions by stating you wanted to give the public a better understanding of an individuals downfall… well, why would this be your focus in the first place as the executor of an estate? Particularly after constant statements of disapproval of other presentations focusing on these things? What is the catalyst for presenting such a tragic view? Where are the countless number of days of all the positive efforts that went into sustaining a career as the greatest voice of all time? It didn’t happen just by sitting around doing drugs and being negative and not having any self esteem and being unhappy on a daily basis year after year after year (for 30 years), and wallowing in self pity over an (second hand) alleged sexual abuse or broken heart because you couldn’t be with somebody or any of the other ridiculous claims focused on as an explanation for who the most successful female artist in history really is! <span style="color:#2980b9;"><strong> In HISTORY! </strong></span></p>
<p>You have an opportunity to basque and glory in your ability to represent a historical figure and seal their memory into the annuls of music history forever as the keeper and protector of a Legacy filled with record breaking global success and the irreplaceable voice of the most acclaimed female singer in the 20th Century and your choice is to give the “family” closure and present an alleged explanation for her downward spiral… and… all you can still say is drug addict? And… sexual abuse? </p>
<p>You place the life story of Whitney Houston in the hands of someone who was not a fan, didn’t follow her career, unfamiliar with African American culture and experience, and sign off on the Director’s cut? Where is all the footage that was shot over the course of her career all those years that I saw her being filmed everywhere we went just on a daily basis showing her smiling, laughing, happy, productive, planning, strategizing, or just enjoying life? Where is that? It definitely happened, it’s a real part of her life, it wasn’t imaginary. I was there. </p>
<p>Where are the stats on how her music changed the culture, changed the acceptance of Christian music, interracial relationships, African American acceptance in the Pop arena, the acceptance of African American artists in cultures of other nations, the vocal style of female and male artists globally, her part in the political structuring and relationship between South Africa and the U.S. as an Ambassador, where is all of that? </p>
<p>If the goal of an authorized documentary on the life of a legend is to give the “family” closure, stating that the sufferings of the family after Whitney’s death is catalyst enough to present parts of her life that can neither be confirmed or denied by her, then call the film the “Closure For The Family of Whitney Houston”. To state that any other interaction with Whitney Houston throughout her lifetime with people other than a blood family member is invalid in the picture of truth regarding any individuals life story is short sighted and grossly inaccurate to say the least. To justify that statement by saying that those individuals don’t really know because they were ‘hired”, (they were only there as employees) in an effort to minimize anything said by anyone other than family is absurd, considering the fact that everyone including family were “hired”. </p>
<p>Is there anyone on earth who actually tells their family the truth about their deepest most treasured and intimate heartfelt secrets or feelings? Do you yourself share every moment of your true feelings towards family members with them, or the things you’ve done that you absolutely choose to keep hidden from family and the world, and would you want your family to expose your private affairs to the entire world after you are deceased? </p>
<p>More importantly, in the biggest possible picture of the truth, can you honestly and truthfully tell the story of the life of an iconic Artist in an effort to present who they really are without being inclusive of that Artists personal choices in who they chose to be closest to outside of an immediate family member? </p>
<p>My family knows me from a family perspective. My family is not however aware of countless details of my life, my pain, heartbreak, successes, moments of secrecy, people that influenced my life in their absence, conversations I had with my best friends about family, things I did that no one should ever know.. etc. Our encounters with people throughout our lifetime shape our paths and personalities. This is true for every human being. There is truth and their is fact. Truth is absolute. A fact is an isolated moment among many moments that only presents the actions taken in that moment. It does not represent the entire truth. Thus the need to gather all of the facts to arrive at the Truth. </p>
<p>No, the goal was not to tell the true story of Whitney Houston, but to offer a perspective that “indemnifies” and releases family members from the scrutiny of the publics interests in questioning the sincerity of family members… with no regard for it’s affect on Cissy Houston, John Houston, Robyn Crawford or others thrown under the bus, as a means to “show the world the real Whitney”. By the grace of God be thankful that your own personal laundry is not out there for the entire world to examine along with what you allege is hers during the same period of time reflected in these films. Why isn’t it included… it’s no one else’s business. This same attitude should be taken regarding Whitney Houston who by no means lived out their life as a victim, but forged ahead regardless of life’s disappointments through her faith in God who was her strength. She had no hesitation in declaring this always. </p>
<p>Whitney Houston’s story remains untold as long as there is no story reflecting her view of life, her ability to rise to iconic stature despite life’s struggles and temptations, how her core beliefs kept her going in her weakest most vulnerable states (and what those core beliefs were because she defined herself by them), that choice that she made over and over and over again to keep giving her all to her family, her friends, her loved ones regardless of her struggles, her concern for the financial security of her family and the families of all those whom she created jobs for and employed throughout her career, and the impact of her presence in this world and it’s resulting affect globally. </p>
<p>If you want people to really know who Whitney Houston is, then tell that story. If you want people to forget the unpleasant parts that you feel you’re paying a price for, tell a different story. If you want closure, see a therapist, but honor the individual whose gift not only enhanced the quality of life for all who participated in her amazing journey, but continues to enhance the life of the family both financially and prestigiously as a result of her continued fame. Give her what she had always hoped to experience from the world. Tell her story without prejudice of criticism. She experienced enough of that while living. Her voice, her music, her performances, and all that it took to be Whitney Houston the Artist, that is her Legacy. </p>
<p>We can choose what we want to be remembered regarding any individual when we are entrusted with the difficult task of protecting a legacy. </p>
<p>Whitney Houston is at the mercy of her Estate and the those entrusted to tell her story. Bobbi Kristina is at the mercy of those deciding to tell her story. </p>
<p>There are three distinct periods of time that defines Whitney Houston’s achievements as a recording icon. Pre Body Guard, Body Guard through 2000, and 2000 through 2012. Take a closer look at those who were present for that journey, and those who were the executive teams helping to guide and assist during those time periods. Look at her most successful years and a true story will unfold. </p>
<p>I am not concerned at all for anyone’s opinion regarding what I’ve written, because what I could say would be far more damaging to those entrusted with her Legacy, but I understand the meaning of confidante, and I honor that. I am only grateful to have been a part of this story, and to be called a true friend by Whitney herself. </p>
<p>I recently had a dream where Whitney asked for my help as she was about to face a massive audience larger than any I had seen in my years working with her. She was deeply saddened in this dream and it was as real as if I were awake. I was startled when I actually woke up and it took a minute to distinguish between a dream state and being awake. That same week it was announced that the Whitney film would premier in Cannes. I don’t care how anyone feels about what I have to say, and I will say this… Bobbi Kristina, Cissy Houston, John Houston,, Clive Davis, Robyn Crawford and Donna Houston are all to be commended for the part they played in the success of the most famous voice of our lifetime. Collectively, they know the true story of Whitney Houston and have always had her best interests overall at heart. She loved them all deeply, and they loved her. </p>
<p>(There are others in her executive team, agents, publicists, attorneys, accountants, also those who performed on stage with her who are also to be commended). </p>
<p>Separate business from personal agendas. If you do not respect her in death, how can anyone believe you respected her in life? If you cannot be objective concerning her in death, why would anyone believe you were while she was living? Why use her life to make yours feel better? We’re all still here with an opportunity to make the rest of our own days as happy and fruitful as possible. Why should anyone do this at her expense and the expense of private matters of her’s and other’s? Because it sells? <span style="color:#2980b9;"><strong>Whitney Houston sells period. </strong></span></p>
<p>Somewhere there is a film producer with the skill and genius to create an award winning film about Whitney Houston from a positive perspective of the success of her career and still hold captive an audience because after all, it’s Whitney Houston! And that is what and who she is! This is what she did! Everything she wanted the world to know about her drug addiction and struggles, she made sure she said it herself while she was with us. It is absolutely possible to document her life in a positive and breathtaking manner, one that is as breathtaking as she was, and as her gift was, in spite of her struggles. It is possible to do, and give the audience answers, and captivate, and document, without disclosing sensitive details told to trusted individuals in confidence. </p>
<p>This film will not undo any past portrayals of Whitney and the Houston family, or the family’s involvement in her life struggles, and may change the perspective, but it will not tell her story if the focus is shy of her tremendous success in detail. </p>
<p>Leave Robyn Crawford alone. She has shown more respect and love for Whitney in her death than everyone, and was a powerful force in the success of Whitney Houston’s career. Honor Cissy Houston, a legend in her own right, who bares the greatest loss of all as her mother. Shame on anyone who would feel the necessity of portraying Cissy in any light other than honorable… after all, your continued participation in financial matters is to her credit. </p>
<p>I encourage every singer, every band member, every crew member, every staff member past and present to write or post about all the positive memories of Whitney Houston that we have, honoring her today. Help show the world who Whitney Houston truly was, and that she lived and fought to the best of her ability given the circumstances that surround so many recording Artists. Let the world know the love and care she provided for each and every one of us, including our families and children. Tell how she took that stage no matter what she was going through and the pressures of family and business, she kept pushing and fighting. It didn’t have to be to the satisfaction of anyone but her own ability to keep going. Tell that story, and let her rest in grace and peace. </p>
<p>I had hoped that the film the family would present would be so outstanding that it would cause people to forget all the negativity presented throughout Whitney’s career because it was different and refreshing, entertaining, riveting, heartfelt and quite frankly a close up and personal view of her greatest attributes. Instead, from what I have read, it is more of the same things that brought her so much pain, but has it’s moments… </p>
<p>In one of her last conversations with me she said this: “No matter what I do, it will never be great enough. I gave them The Body Guard, I Will Always Love You… you know? My voice… my life… God let me reach the top and I’m so humbled… but how do I top that? What do I do now? They’re always gonna compare me and say whatever they wanna say about me. There are all these younger singers now (I won’t name the singers she spoke of) and they expect me to compete with that… but I’m me… I can only be me. What do I do now? I’m tired Pattie” And I said to her, you already have the answer, you already know what it is. Just do you. She laughed and said, “I know that’s right!” It’s in God’s hands. Whatever I do next it will be God’s will.” Not long after that she released “I Didn’t Know My Own Strength”. That is the Whitney Houston I know. <span style="color:#2980b9;"><strong> Rest in the God of Love, Grace, Mercy and Peace Whitney. Happy Birthday my friend.</strong></span></p>
<p><font color="#2980b9"><b>By Pattie Howard</b></font></p>
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PH Balanced Music
tag:phbalancedmusic.com,2005:Post/5255730
2018-05-24T16:22:48-07:00
2023-12-10T10:18:49-08:00
What's It All About? Alfie!
<p><span class="font_large">In all my professional years as a singer and producer, I have never heard anyone as amazing as <a contents="Alfie Silas Durio&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.allmusic.com/artist/alfie-silas-mn0000000865/credits" target="_blank"><strong>Alfie Silas Durio </strong></a>when it comes to lending her soprano tones to ANYTHING! She set the bar for a sound in the recording session world that I've found as a producer to be unmatchable without her presence. Check her<strong> <a contents="All Music" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.allmusic.com/a%E2%80%A6/alfie-silas-mn0000000865/credits" style="" target="_blank">All Music</a> </strong>credits. She's on everything. The precision of her tone and her vocal range... unmatched. Humble and beautiful, a woman of God, not nearly given the recognition she deserves as a SOLO ARTIST and supporting vocalist. In the New Music Industry however,<a contents="&nbsp;Alfie Silas Durio&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.allmusic.com/a%E2%80%A6/alfie-silas-mn0000000865/credits" style="" target="_self"><strong> Alfie Silas Durio</strong> </a>will be honored along with many unsung vocalists who have set the standard for the art of being a Premier Vocalist. I've known her since I was 16 and she has always been this awesome! As a supporting vocalist for Whitney Houston, Whitney publicly gave her props for her soprano tones in a live performance of<strong><a contents=" "Ain't No Way" " data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://youtu.be/_FJBT1_upko" style="" target="_blank"> "Ain't No Way" </a></strong>as Alfie effortlessly sang the soprano solo notes made famous by Cissy Houston. Heard worldwide on Legendary artist Andrae Crouch's "To God Be The Glory", Alfie remains in a class of her own and her life is proof of her devotion to the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Listen to the clarity, beauty, and precision of her voice in this youtube clip below... outstanding <strong><a contents="Alfie Silas Durio" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.allmusic.com/a%E2%80%A6/alfie-silas-mn0000000865/credits" target="_self">Alfie Silas Durio</a>! </strong></span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Soon to be featured:</span></p>
<p><strong>Vonciele Faggett, Linda McCrary, Jean Johnson, Kristle Murden, TaTa Vega, Rose Stone, Sy Smith, Sharlotte Gibson, Ricky Nelson, Fred White, Yvonne Williams and more! </strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large">To God Be The Glory - Andrae Crouch Featuring Alfie Silas Durio</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 16.8px;">Aretha Franklin Medley "Ain't No Way" - Whitney Houston </span></p>
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PH Balanced Music
tag:phbalancedmusic.com,2005:Post/5243503
2018-05-18T18:56:14-07:00
2021-06-29T23:52:21-07:00
"All You Can Say Is Drugs, Sex, and Tragedy?"
<p>I’ve spent most of my life being a quiet person and an observer but when it comes to certain people in my life, that I hold dear and I know was a God connection, I’m selflessly motivated to be transparent, motivated by my relationship with Christ and what is in my heart, in hopes that I can shed a positive light and love. </p>
<p>My heart is broken today by how Whitney and Bobbi Kris have been publicly portrayed in death. I'm somewhat speechless. This is all horrible. I haven’t seen the new Whitney film and my prayer is that it is not focused on what the reviews and the public are targeting, and I honestly believe it will be insightful. </p>
<p>I feel deeply saddened by the fact that yet another part of her life that brought her pain is now the center of discussion. I was in tears. Not only because of what was revealed, but because of what wasn't said. How she became who she was in spite of it. Im kind of at a loss for words reading how she is perceived and what everyone has concluded she felt. She felt different ways over time, at different times, like anyone else! Not just one sad tragic way! Not just one tragically portrayed way! Who could be that sad, troubled, damaged, weak, all these negative descriptions and portrayals of her, and consistently feel that way for over 40 years of life straight, and survive accomplishing all that she did!!!!! That is the consistent overall portrait of her life that has so far been painted overall, targeted, and focused upon in life, and in death! You can’t tell me that someone out there didn’t know a more positive Whitney to portray. </p>
<p><span style="color:#3498db;"><strong>WHERE IS THE PORTRAYAL OF WHITNEY HOUSTON</strong></span> who in spite of all that life and people threw at her still accomplished becoming the greatest singer in the world??? Im sick of the portrayal of Whitney Houston as this lost damaged drug addict self destructive person as told by many individuals whose paycheck was dependent upon her will to continue to champion life, and her continued breathing to even be able to draw that next breath that supported the incredible sound resonating from her entire being! </p>
<p>Let me be clear. Im not talking about Whitney’s family, who are also enduring this public spectacle… Yes, they are going to tell her story from their perspective as is their right to do, but how many people do you know, including yourself, has disclosed and told their family members how they really feel about the darkest areas, the most difficult struggles, their greatest secrets, their most transparent assessment of the events taking place in their lives?! It is most commonly held in sacred confidence by the individual, or someone trusted to never betray that trust and the thoughts and feelings that were shared in confidence, or, not ever shared at all! Thats where the truth is about who she was and how she felt and the real answers to all the whys! The rest is just biased speculation based in partial truths. </p>
<p>It is human nature to protect the sanctity of family, by keeping some things private, understanding that what you say and do is a reflection on your loved ones and not just yourself. Whitney Houston understood this and was selective in what she shared for a purpose. Her God given right to choose what was made public, to the best of her ability was exercised while she was living, thus the interviews. The rest is known only by God and Whitney Houston. Everything else is just bits and pieces from the perspective of the rest of the participants in her life. The legacy of Whitney is so insurmountably greater than the tragedy, or<span style="color:#3498db;"> </span><a contents="THE ENTIRE WORLD WOULD NOT PAUSE AT HER PASSING," data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y3wL7y3wXdI" target="_blank"><span style="color:#3498db;"><strong>THE ENTIRE WORLD WOULD NOT PAUSE AT HER PASSING,</strong></span></a> the true assessment of the worlds view of her contribution to history, preceding all that has been said about her in death. </p>
<p>The heart of who Whitney is truly, only her mother holds a piece of, regardless of what Whitney did in her life or didn't do, because she is the one person who has known her from the moment she arrived with the observation of who she grew up to be, loving unconditionally, the way only a mother can in relationship with her children. She may not know the details of every moment, but she knows the essence, the spirit of who Whitney Houston is. Only God knows the rest. </p>
<p>The only other people that truly know are those who have held the most intimate, private feelings from Whitney’s mouth in confidence. In the same manner you choose who you can trust to never betray your confidence, she also chose. Im exhausted by the portrait of Whitney that has been painted. I pray to God that this film champions her strength and tenacity, her brilliance, her fight to hold on to God and Christ thus allowing her to keep going on in life as long as she did, her loving and generous heart and spirit, her willingness to live and enjoy life under the microscope of judgement and public scrutiny and criticism (no matter how hard she tried to overcome media representation of her life while she was living), her joys, her triumphs, her love for her daughter and family, motherhood, and her relentless will to live life on her own terms by the grace of God while creating social change globally! Where is that story? Show me that movie. That film. That portrayal. It’s very real. </p>
<p>Do you honestly believe that off stage and off camera over the course of, her entire career that there were no moments of significance where conscious decisions and planning and implementation of plans to change something in this world were not made and discussed and carried out? The majority of the world has no reference for these accomplishments in her life because that has not been the media and public focus. There was more to her than drugs and sex and tragedy, in the same manner as there is more to each of us than whatever our faults and frailties and tragic times are. <span style="color:#3498db;"><strong> WAY MORE</strong>.</span> I pray "<strong>THAT"</strong> is in this film. Rest In Heavenly Peace Whitney Houston. </p>
<p>By Pattie Howard © PH Balanced Music 2018. All Rights Reserved</p>
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tag:phbalancedmusic.com,2005:Post/204980
2018-05-18T18:05:16-07:00
2022-02-28T02:45:57-08:00
Lakisha Jones Covered You Give Good Love With Whitney's Approval: Official Story
<!-- AddThis Button BEGIN --><p>Remember watching American Idol in 2008, as Blake, Jordan, LaKisha, and Melinda battled it out in the top 5? That was one of the seasons that millions around the world speculated on who would actually win with the vocal talent stacked high between the top 10 and then the top 5 contenders. Well, I had the honor of managing Lakisha Jones after that season. While Jordan Sparks won Idol that year, Lakisha Jones went on to perform on broadway in Oprah Winfrey's "The Color Purple" and landed a recording contract with Elite Music Group and began working on her debut CD "So Glad I'm Me". Searching for the right song that would really show Lakisha's vocal ability it dawned on me that no one had actually officially covered a Whitney Houston song for release on a project. Given Lakisha Jones' love and adoration for Whitney, as seen in her performances on Idol that year and being chosen to sing "I Will Always Love You" on the 2008 American Idol Tour, I decided to approach Nippy Inc., Dee Howard President of Elite Music Group and Lakisha with the idea of Lakisha recording "You Give Good Love", Whitney's debut single, as the debut single for Lakisha Jones. <br><br>Knowing Whitney as I did, and having known Lakisha for several years prior to her appearance on American Idol, I knew that vocally Lakisha could record the song and do it justice. I had always known Whitney to be supportive of artists and always encouraging young artists to pursue their dreams and aspirations, often taking out the time to spend time with them as she did the day I took several young boys to meet her that later became the group B2K. They never forgot how gracious and kind she was to them. She was no different regarding Lakisha Jones. <br><br>Lakisha went into the studio, recorded the song, I sent it to Whitney, and the rest will forever be Lakisha Jones' "tribute" to Whitney Houston, in the first cover of a Whitney Houston song. In 2009, Whitney Houston not only gave her permission, but voiced her approval and endorsement of Lakisha's recorded performance. I'll never forget Whitney saying to me, "Patience, (what Nippy called me off stage) she sang that song! Give her my blessing! Job well done." With all the tributes that have wonderfully honored Whitney Houston over this past year, I feel that any part of my personal experience that I can share of how selfless and beautiful a person Whitney Houston was, I must take that opportunity. Jordan Sparks, Aaliyah, Lakisha Jones, Marcell Banks, and Brandy are just a few who's professional lives Whitney Houston has sown into over the years. So for those of you who havent' heard it, Lakisha Jones Tribute To Whitney Houston "You Give Good Love". Job well done Lakisha Jones.</p>
<p><br>RIP Nippy.<br>Pattie Howard<br>© PH Balanced Music 2018<br><br><br><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ZjGT4SeAx3o" width="480"></iframe></p>
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tag:phbalancedmusic.com,2005:Post/78020
2018-05-16T08:55:00-07:00
2023-12-10T08:45:33-08:00
MusicXray: A&R Alternative
<p>If you want to find some legit opps on the internet, there are a few sites that are actually producing results. <b>SoundCloud</b> and <b>MusicXray's</b> partnership offer SoundCloud users an opportunity to submit material to industry professionals for consideration. Like similar sites on the net, there is a submission fee and process which is common practice now, however, the user can also search for free opps on the site. Many artists simply don't have the time to surf the net for opportunities, and sometimes don't take the time to read the small print. PHB offers these services in our indie package, and as an affiliate can ensure that your submission request is carried out with detail to the small print. MusicXray will always send you updates that match your artistic submissions.<br><br><a href="http://www.musicxray.com?afid=acdd04107a76012fa2c51231381bf5de" target="_new"><b>MusicXray</b></a> currently has apporoximately 1200 industry pro's including MTV, Warner, Discovery, Film and Publishing opps.<br><br>Blessings,<br>~Pattie H.<br><br>Recommended.<br><br><a href="http://www.musicxray.com?afid=acdd04107a76012fa2c51231381bf5de" target="_new"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/52796/0bd5d172a5c4d211904877fc89625ce0057c28d7/original/Musicxray-small.jpg?1377798649" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="91" width="96" /></a><br><br> </p>
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tag:phbalancedmusic.com,2005:Post/177620
2018-04-13T03:15:00-07:00
2024-01-16T14:16:31-08:00
Indie Artist Advice #2: Presentation is everything! (Part 1- Image)
<p>One thing I stress to all artists is keeping a great image. Don't assume people will get the real you instead of basing it off the reality that they don't know you. The image you put out there will be the image people get. Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, etc only show what you post/promote. Remember there are millions of people trying to do the same thing you are: get noticed and gather fans. Therefore, you MUST stand out if you want to be seen.There is no room for slacking in this competitive business. The saying "first impressions mean everything" is true and in this industry it may be your only chance to prove yourself. Your presentation is 'you' in a sense- if it's top notch then the perception will be that you are too. On the other hand, if it's sloppy- you get the picture. :-)<br><br>-kdb</p>
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tag:phbalancedmusic.com,2005:Post/174119
2018-04-01T11:40:00-07:00
2023-12-10T08:51:17-08:00
Indie Artist Advice #1- Demands already?
<p>At a Grammy event in Atlanta, Singer/Songwriter PJ Morton offered a piece of advice to up and coming artists that helped him get to where he is. "You must remember that you don't make demands until you are in demand."<br><br>As a manager, that's a message I wish was broadcasted to every artist who wants to make it in the industry. I've witnessed artists who from the start have demands of a superstar. There have been those that are offended when you tell them that. Needless to say, they still haven't come out. An ego can hinder the success of a artist/band simply because no one wants to deal with them especially when it's more beneficial for the act to cooperate. The people that matter in the industry won't put up with it because they do not have to. Know the difference between being confident and egotistical. Even if people aren't into what you do musically, they can't help but respect your humble attitude.<br><br>-kdb</p>
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tag:phbalancedmusic.com,2005:Post/5243464
2018-02-19T18:45:00-08:00
2024-02-22T01:38:06-08:00
Whitney Houston "Can I Be Me" Screening @ LA Film School
<p>PHB Music is honored to have an opportunity to inspire purpose and share a positive message with the future generation of Filmmakers, Recording Artists, Producers, Engineers, and Entertainment Industry personnel after the screening of "Can I Be Me" at LA Film School, along with L.E.A.D., Power of Positive Music Movement, and other special guest speakers! Pattie Howard, CEO of PHB Music who is featured in the film stated "It's another opportunity for me to shed a positive light on Whitney Houston's achievements which I thoroughly intend to do! ❤️. It is an absolute honor." </p>
<p>The event takes place Tuesday, February 27, 2018 at the prestigious LA Film School in Hollywood CA. For more information CLICK HERE LA FILM SCHOOL</p>
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tag:phbalancedmusic.com,2005:Post/169098
2018-02-01T00:00:00-08:00
2024-02-22T01:38:06-08:00
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