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A Papa Wemba Tribute by Jose Hendrix in Democratic Republic of Congo.



Latest work - CURTIS MAYFIELD REMAKE of MOVE ON UP - Keep on Pushing! recorded in CONGO!

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beautifulbear525
over 30 days ago

I love latin music and your songs are just brilliant. They are very positive and full of energy. Keep going this way!

Hey beautiful bear525, how nice of you to comment on our songs! We appreciate the great feedback! Kelly Myers and Jose Hendrix



Been in South Africa recording with Fally Ipupa! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gkp 7UySHR8k&noredirect=1



Been in South Africa recording with Fally Ipupa: see video in Africa MTV Awards running: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gkp 7UySHR8k&noredirect=1 Thanks so much broadjam for the support.



Here's my latest RELEASE video recorded in S Africa. Share it if you like it! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4sk T0qAXnT8&feature=em-uploademail&nor edirect=1



THREE of our songs are on Latin Rock Top 10 Chart RIGHT NOW! THX broadjammer's, Jose Hendrix w Kelly Myers



written in Kansas City, sent to Congo, recorded by Jose Hendrix http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kACXfCQBlKs 1

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Walk 2 Me ll is NOW NUMBER 1 on Latin Rock Top 10 chart with La Bonito Pueblo on there as well at #9. Thanks BJammers. Jose



Written by Kelly Myers, recorded by Jose hendrix, Produced by Macy Gray Grammy Winner Darryl Swann..



Written in Kansas city by Kelly Myers Robinson, sent to Africa in Congo where Jose Hendrix recorded, then to USA to L.A. to record with Grammy Winner Darryl Swann, then, back to Kansas City, MO to film the video Kiando!!!Around the world dance song..



I am proud to announce I am Winner of Congo's Best of the Best for $100,000!! Coming back to America soon! Love, Jose



Jose Hendrix Wins $100,000!!! Wins 1st place on TV's Best of the Best Congo!! Thanks for all of our supporters.



Here's our song KIANDO Porduced by Grammy winner w Macy Gray, Darryl Swann, written by Kelly in KC with Jose finishing them in Congo. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ff7fu09YIo 1 SHARE IT IF YOU LIKE OUR WORK.

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Jose Hendrix - Vodafone BEST of BEST Season WINNER!!! in Kinshasa. DRC!!!



Here's are Radio Disney interview...we are collaborating in schools to start songs in America with school children and Jose Hendrix helps kids in Africa complete them - here's the interview and I will post the video of the kids in america dn the second half is the kids in Africa singing the song. Thanks Broadjam members. K&J
http://ireport.cnn.com/ 1



We made TWO CHARTS today. Beautiful People Makes Latin-Rock Top 10 and Missouri Top 10 (and Congo)! Thanks for the support members. Things are going okay. Kelly Myers and Jose Hendrix and our KC2Congo project where I wrote the songs (for our CD Embrace The Earth) in KC and Jose Hendrix produce the songs in Africa in Congo! American pop songs made in America and recorded in Africa by African talent. Befriend us if you like what we are doing. Kelly and Jose



Also, see our NEW KIANDO VIDEO filmed in America by Damon Lee Patterson, song written in Kansas City by Kelly Myers, recorded by Jose Hendrix in Congo and re-produced in LA by Macy Gray's Grammy winning producer, Darryl Swann in LA. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ff7fu09YIo 1 Please let us know if you LIKE it! Thanks, Jose and Kelly



We are ere on the news talking about our Music collaborating from KC2Congo with kids in schools in Kansas City and in DR Congo Kinshasa! Thanks for looking. Kelly and Jose . http://www.kshb.com/dpp/about_us/community_affairs/profiles/from-kansas-city-to-the-congo 1



Author
Desiree
over 30 days ago to Roy Elkins

Woke up this morning and saw my song, If Tears Could Build A Stairway was #1 on the alternative country charts. Thanks everyone for listening! :)

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Roy Elkins
over 30 days ago

Congrats Desiree!

Author
Desiree
over 30 days ago

Thanks Roy!! :)

Great Job, Desiree.

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Desiree
over 30 days ago

Thank You so much Jose! :)



Nice to say, we are today voted to Missouri's Top 10 and have FOUR songs on Latin Rock Top 10, thanks Broadjam listeners! Jose



Heading to Kansas City from Congo in March... Look forward to seeing my fans in KC at the Art District where I will be playing live.. J



I'm looking forward to seeing my friends in America soon.. Watch for my tour dates here.
Still proud to say that three of our songs are on BJ's Latin-Rock Top 10 Chart going on the third week. Thanks listeners and fans for voting every song from our CD to the chart.



Preparing for Jose's return from Congo to the USA in March for tour.



Beautiful People Inst - just made Top 10 - we now have three songs on the Latin-Rock Top 10 Chart
http://www.broadjam.com/browse/songs/top10/?l0=g&l1=1071&utm_source=sendgrid.com&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=website 1



Author
Skidzz
over 30 days ago to Roy Elkins

Roy- I need some tips for promoting. My songs only have under 19 plays since I started Broadjam and I want to get widely known. Any tips for spreading my music? I don't want to constantly spam, but I don't want to just sit there and let everything go to waste. I have a song on my profile I'm sure everybody would like, called "This Is What Love Sounds Like" I really want it or "Be Jealous" to head to the top of the rap charts! But with no plays, that's pretty impossible. Just if you have any tips or want to listen, comment back please. Thank you

~TheNewSkidzzPC

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Author
Roy Elkins
over 30 days ago

Skidzz, Thanks for the good question. On any website, including Broadjam, promotion is key to song plays. The best way to increase traffic on Broadjam is to connect with others artists, stream their music, participate in the blogs, enter the contests (some are free) and leave comments for others. Each of these steps put your name and image on another page on the website and will increase traffic to yours. If no one knows about you, then visitor traffic will be limited. I listened to your two songs and suggest you connect to some of the great rappers/producers/writers on Broadjam. Dee Wone, T-Bone, Charlie Mac, B Rob, etc. You never know what might happen when you make a new connection. ......Hope this helps and best of luck, Roy

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Skidzz
over 30 days ago

Thanks. It did.

Author
Amanda Lamb
over 30 days ago

Skidzz, thanks for asking that question because I'm pretty new to Broadjam and haven't quite figured out my way around yet either! And Roy, thanks as always for the information!! I plan to put some of those tips in action because so far I've just been submitting to sync opportunities but I'd love to get more involved in the "community" here:)

Author
Vi: 00110110
over 30 days ago

A tip of friendly advice while participating in blogs Skidzz.

1. Remain neutral. Under no circumstance are you to focus on potential problems or point out obvious shortcomings that may draw attention to negative PR. For every bump in the road for one said artist... That very same bump makes for smooth sailing with another... The important thing to remember is if you ever see a tipped scale, is that each member is here with the very same goals as yourself... To be heard... To be noticed... And to be appreciated for what they bring to the table... Mozart or not.

2. Grease the wheels... Nobody is interested in a negative critic. People have put their hopes and dreams into this obsession we all know as music. If some one is a member here... chances are is they feel they have something to offer. Regardless of your opinion on the matter... Offer nothing but support for their cause. Anything less will create enemies to your own cause. Denial is a powerful enemy to us all... Don't underestimate the loathing you'll inspire for pointing out obvious facts or projecting potential falsehoods. Keep them to yourself... Stay positive.

3. Remain humble. The second you even hint that you may have more to offer than another artist, fact or fiction... You make yourself a target for anyone that takes offense to that, which will be anyone who can't offer what you're selling mind you, cause yes... they joined this site for a reason too... The reality of your skill set doesn't matter when it comes to a peer vote or politics. Its "all" politics and no one likes being looked down on... People watch what happens in the blogs and often judge without looking between the lines as many could choose to. If they perceive you as a threat to their own success or even feel like you'll prolong it... They'll destroy you with their votes if you compete here. Remain positive... Offer nothing short of support regardless of your perspective on that "about to be mentioned 90%"... Cause their vote counts too.

4. Offer assistance and useful feedback "always". Everyone wants to make it in this business... Fact is, its a 10% business... and that means 90% of the people reading this rant aren't gonna make it in this business no matter how many hot cars are parked in their driveway. Unfortunately... A poser'c vote will count just as much as a professional's vote on this website. Don't blow it off.

What I have found is that there is strength in numbers... Align yourself with collaborators and fans that have common goals and the same expectations as yourself... Hone your craft... and more to the point... Help others do the same. In unity you'll find strength. Especially here... As rocky as this site can be with lofty reviews and inconceivable verdicts when it comes to the voting system... The sense of community found here can be profound if you let it.

5. Don't respond to negative energy or personalities. This isn't high school... Its worst. People in this business are intelligent, passionate, and often emotional... Don't become prey to a bored mind's bait. See your goal... Focus on your goal... And ignore the white noise in the background... It didn't exist yesterday... And it doesn't need to exist today. Push forward always. If its not for you it doesn't exist... Don't respond to it as if it did.

6. Genius will always be challenged by mediocre minds. Under no circumstances are you to allow yourself to sink to their level. Apologize for offending said person if you must... And walk away. This is the internet. Don't feel the need to react to every idiot with an IP.

7. If some guy by the name of Protilius gives you advice... Realize it comes from the experience of doing "all" the wrong things previously... And its happened to many others before him. Don't make the same mistakes. Focus on your goals... Focus on the music... Focus on the positive... Because in the end... Its the only thing that will help you reach your goals.

Everything else... Is background noise. Just be respectful... and take every "Review," every "submission score," and every "personality" you find here... with a grain of salt and two shots of Scotch.

If you chose to blog, review, or comment here... Just do yourself a favor and keep in mind that this isn't just about your dream... It is, or... Used to be... About all of our dreams.

A mistake I made long ago was "not realizing that."

You want more plays? Realize people want to be noticed... They want to be appreciated... and they just want to be respected for what they bring to the table. They're not all rockstars... But surely they all have strengths to be focused on.

Start there... Because your plays don't start with you. They start with your fans.

Just saying...

Good luck... I hope this is useful to you.

A very bitter and angry industrial producer:
N

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Vi: 00110110
over 30 days ago

Ps... This is coming from an artist that almost broke 50,000 plays on this website alone... and deleted it all for the sake of simply starting over after making a lot of mistakes...

Just ask Roy. Good luck again. Stay positive and keep reviewing. You'll get your plays:)

Author
Buc Williams
over 30 days ago

A lot of good info!

Author
DiD Records
over 30 days ago

Protilius,
That was amazing. You hit the nail on the head with a heavy hammer but gentle enough without bending it. You actually straightened it up completely. It's an advice to all of us!

Keep them coming and God bless!

Author
Bekker Audio Productions
over 30 days ago

Hey Protilius,

Great advice!

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MELVIN BARHAM
over 30 days ago

That was very good advice protillus.

Author
Oye
over 30 days ago

Protilius,
High praise for your advice, humility, and willingness to share. Your words are in my archive for current and future reference. Keep on steppin' Skidzz.
Oye

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Dennis Logan
over 30 days ago

Broadjam has helped me get a lot of attention and plays by doing peer reviews. I have had several number one songs on the broadjam folk rock chart and help sell a lot of copies of my album. I have been with BJ for several years and peer reviews really help you. Including myspace plays I have over 250,000 plays and starting a spring tour. Peer reviews tell you how your music can be fine tuned and get people to listen. Dennis Logan

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T-BONE
over 30 days ago

right on!

Author
Roy Elkins
over 30 days ago

Thanks for all the comments. You guys are truly what makes this community tick. And thanks so much Protilius, as always, you rock.... Skiddz, there are several people here you can connect to immediately. Many of these have hundreds of connections, so you are on your way.
Here are few tips that we post every so often.....Best of luck.
1.) Get involved in reviewing. Top 10s on Broadjam provide good exposure and to qualify for them, reviewing is required. Also, listening and reviewing makes our ears keener and exposes us to other writing and producing styles. Therefore, improving our skills as writers.
2.) Connect to like artists and others as well. Not only doesn't if give you more exposure to them, your photo is on their profile and you are in touch with any updates they post. It seems that the most successful on Broadjam have hundreds of connections. I'm sure it's not true across the board, but it certainly doesn't hurt to add another connection.
3.) Listen to a lot of music. Every time you listen to a song, a link is sent to the notification page of your connections and this provides more exposure for you.
4.) Update your profile regularly as it will send notifications as well. Add a new song, photo, bio or update your news. We recommend doing this weekly.
5.) Get involved in contests, especially the 6-Pack which will begin soon. It brings lots of exposure to the participants and many friendships and collaborations have come out of this.
6.) If you have an interesting thought, contribute to the blogs. Lots of folks read and it's likely you will find others with similar thoughts.
7.) Use the comments section of Broadjam as a tool for announcements to your contact list. I wouldn't overuse it, but it is an effective way to communicate with your connections (and theirs).
8.) There are lots of other things, such as music licensing, contests, hosting, etc., that you use on the site as well. Some of these cost money, however all of the above doesn't cost anything. Put a plan together with the above tasks and update weekly, monthly, etc. It's extremely important to update your profiles regularly, not only on Broadjam, but every site that you are on.
9.) The most important thing one can do, on Broadjam or any other site, is collaborate with other artists. If you write songs with 50 other writers, you now have 50 other people pushing your music and increasing your exposure. If you look at the Top 10 songs at anytime in history, it's rare to find a song that was written by just one person. It has happened, but the greatest songs have come from songwriting teams. From a technical perspective, your name is now appearing in more search results and you therefore have more relevance to the search engines (not a huge point, but important enough to note.) More importantly, it makes us all stretch when we write with someone new.

Author
Big Meet
over 30 days ago

Good 411! Thanks all!

Author
tzuriel
over 30 days ago

What a great thread. Thanks for all the terrific insight!

Author
Marty Rigby
over 30 days ago

Wow! Thank you Skidzz for prompting this conversation! And thanks Protillus and Roy for some truly positive, helpful advice. The first few steps into the digital realm of music and promotion is overwhelming to say the least. I feel like I have a better set of tools for focusing on a positive shared experience.

Author
BallBeatz
over 30 days ago

This was very helpful for me in me moving forward with my mission. I hope we all can achieve our goals and continue uplifting one another. Thanks!

Author
L.I.F.E
over 30 days ago

Thanks for all the advise, its a real eye openner and helps out alot, thanks again

Love this site, the talent is amazing here, I am proud to be a member and, another one of mine (kelly myers) and Jose Hendrix's songs just made the Latin Rock top 10 again - we have THREE on the top 10 list - thanks to those who are supporting us. I look forward to connecting to you too. http://www.broadjam.com/browse/songs/top10/?l0=g&l1=1071&utm_source=sendgrid.com&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=website 1

Author
MMI
over 30 days ago

I would say use some of the social websites, too , to promote your music. Most everyone these days has a Facebook account(or other social site). Copy and paste your songs up on your profile once in awhile- let your friends know about your music- they'll be impressed to see what you're doing. Hopefully this will generate more plays as your network "grows".

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Roy Elkins
over 30 days ago

Everyone, Thanks for your contributions to this thread. Getting connected with others is key on any site, including Broadjam.....Best of luck, Roy

Author
Wes Dinwiddie
over 30 days ago

(Response to Protilius) Very well said my friend, there a lots of folks out there that can learn much from your post. I remember I was pretty rude in a review I did of one of N.Jones' songs :) I learned a lot from that.. I learned that music is NOT a competition, its a gift, and we should help each other the best we can to promote it. Thank you ALL for your support and inspiration, I'm proud to be a part of this community! ---Austin



We have two songs that hit Latin Rock Top 10 Chart today - That's Life and Going Low. Thanks Broadjam listeners!



Good job T and B... Looking forward to the same good fortune here one day.

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Author
B Rob Productions
over 30 days ago

Thanks Jose...keep grinding and it will come soon enough!
-B



Author
tzuriel
over 30 days ago to Roy Elkins

Hi Roy,

How does one get chosen to be on a Top Ten list? What is the algorithm to get placed? Is it based on song plays/reviews/ratings? How can I get more listens to my songs?

Thanks!

Tzuriel

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Roy Elkins
over 30 days ago

Tzuriel,

Thanks for the good question. The Top 10 charts are generated from activity around a given song including downloads, streams, reviews, ratings, showdown scores, etc.....If you are asking about placement in the Top 10s, the algorithm simply calculates the aforementioned data points.....If you are asking about licensing placements, the decision is in the hands of the provider. No ranking has any influence on this decision.....The best way to get more listens is to get connected and visible on our site (or any site for that matter). Participate in the blogs, review process and comments pages. The most active members on our site are the most listened to. Hope this helps....Best, Roy

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tzuriel
over 30 days ago

Thank you Roy!

Author
Roy Elkins
over 30 days ago

You're welcome.....Here is a link to youor songs for anyone reading this......http://www.broadjam.com/player/player.php?artistID=81355 1

Author
tzuriel
over 30 days ago

Hey thanks Roy. Maybe you'll give some a listen when you get a chance!

i listened, i like Tzuriel's songs, cool of you to post his link here...

Author
Roy Elkins
over 30 days ago

Tzuriel, Here are my thoughts on Solemn: This is a great use of sound to create thought. If you close your eyes and listen to this piece all the way through, you will cover more introspective ground in 2 minutes than you probably do in a year. Starts out with a single note with the rest of the chord coming in at 7 seconds. Nice chord change at 29 seconds, again at 43 and other points as well. Interesting intervals at 49 seconds, love it. I felt/heard a very nice low end at 1:03, smiled when it happened. At 1:18, it sounds a little dissonant like one of the patches detuned in the sustain portion of it's envelope. I wouldn't change it, but you might want to be aware of it in the future as it creates a little low-mid friction. This piece is exactly what it was intended to be. Quiet, meditative, calm, contemplative and subtle. Sometimes simplicity is exactly the right thing and this is a perfect example of it. Good work, Roy http://www.broadjam.com/player/player.php?play_file=81355_548278 1

Author
tzuriel
over 30 days ago

Thank you Roy! I'll listen for that dissonance you mentioned.



Check out my latest recording in America, Kiando as produced by Grammy Winning producer, Darryl Swann. http://ireport.cnn.com/docs/DOC-706612 1 Thanks!



You can listen to Jose Hendrix - Kelly Myers EOTM Radio Interview here: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/entrepreneursonthemove/2011/05/31/international-pop-singer-jose-hendrix-on-mixture-of-arts?&utm_source=remail&utm_medium=listener



Jose's going to be singing at BB's Lawnside BBQ today with Mama Ray! Come on over.



Thanks, fans! For voting us to the Missouri Top 10 Chart!
Thanks to you all who have voted every one of our songs to the Latin Rock Top 10 Chart - All 15 songs from our CD were voted to BJ Latin Rock Top 10. We currently have 6 songs placed in the top 10 Latin Rock chart.



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