The internet's rise in the '90s definitely helped enhance and sustain the genre. The internet helped me rediscover some songs I hadn't heard in quite some time. I'll make sure to give Maria Soccor some love after I leave this comment.
Awesome and informative read as always! You hit some key points and answered some questions that some people might not want to ask.. Keep on BLASTING brother!!
Thanks Margo, I try to write about things as they come up. Usually a question that I am asked, or a situation that needed to be handled a certain way, I try and share what I know about it. Thank you for your many years of love and support.
Great article!...covers different points....As freestyle fans..I often wondered how promoters decided who to feature & book for shows....Was there a preference in certain artists over other lesser known ones, with less hits under their belt?....and did that have an effect in their popularity ?...I mean....we always see the same or very similar line up...you know...Safire, lissette, coro, the cover girls, george lamont..ect....how can new promoters keep the momentum fresh and exciting, when what's available to book are Singers from our era..(The 80's) whom many newbies might not even remember?...Hard task....I know!....Thanks latif!...
Great question, Jose. Different markets preferred different artists, which is why you'll see certain artists frequent an area and other artists never get a chance. DJs are huge influences when it comes to choosing a lineup, though many of the promoters have a good sense of who works well in their area. Promoters need every act to be able to pull some sort of weight, and if a particular lineup works, trust that they'll be back. You know the saying, if it ain't broken.... I tell artists all the time, promoters are not in the business of promoting their careers, they're in the business of selling tickets. If newer acts want to break certain markets, then they need to focus on that market in particular, and do what they can to get in. Once in, they have to do everything they can to make some sort of impact, do that and trust that the promoters are watching. Thank you brother for all your support for so many years.
The internet's rise in the '90s definitely helped enhance and sustain the genre. The internet helped me rediscover some songs I hadn't heard in quite some time. I'll make sure to give Maria Soccor some love after I leave this comment.
Yes Marcus, 100% Thank God for the internet... specifically Social Media
Awesome and informative read as always! You hit some key points and answered some questions that some people might not want to ask.. Keep on BLASTING brother!!
Thanks Margo, I try to write about things as they come up. Usually a question that I am asked, or a situation that needed to be handled a certain way, I try and share what I know about it. Thank you for your many years of love and support.
Always here when you need anything!! I support you guys 100% Keep BLASTING!
Thank you, Margo
Great article!...covers different points....As freestyle fans..I often wondered how promoters decided who to feature & book for shows....Was there a preference in certain artists over other lesser known ones, with less hits under their belt?....and did that have an effect in their popularity ?...I mean....we always see the same or very similar line up...you know...Safire, lissette, coro, the cover girls, george lamont..ect....how can new promoters keep the momentum fresh and exciting, when what's available to book are Singers from our era..(The 80's) whom many newbies might not even remember?...Hard task....I know!....Thanks latif!...
Great question, Jose. Different markets preferred different artists, which is why you'll see certain artists frequent an area and other artists never get a chance. DJs are huge influences when it comes to choosing a lineup, though many of the promoters have a good sense of who works well in their area. Promoters need every act to be able to pull some sort of weight, and if a particular lineup works, trust that they'll be back. You know the saying, if it ain't broken.... I tell artists all the time, promoters are not in the business of promoting their careers, they're in the business of selling tickets. If newer acts want to break certain markets, then they need to focus on that market in particular, and do what they can to get in. Once in, they have to do everything they can to make some sort of impact, do that and trust that the promoters are watching. Thank you brother for all your support for so many years.