Sonya Kahn

Rock/Pop

Los Angeles, California
United States

Sonya is the first to admit that when it comes to her music and career, she definitely likes to be in control. That attitude is much in evidence on her recently completed album “New Beginning”. Serving as singer, songwriter, producer, multi instrumentalist and arranger, Sonya Kahn, on such songs as ‘Without You’, ‘About Love’ and ‘Where Do You Go’, has forged a high energy, emotional and ambitious rock sound that, while firmly entrenched in the best the past has to offer, has its creative sights set on the future.

http://www.myspace.com/sonyakahn

Edreys [aka Billy Drease Williams]

Hip Hop/Indie/Rap

Buffalo, New York
United States

Edreys, (pronounce E-Drease) is multi-dimensional and multi-layered with talent. My passions are what I live for: Music, Art and all things creative and inspirational. The quest is to snowball my talents and passions into one, which will be represent my TRUE (self). It is said that “to whom much is given, much is expected”…so expect nothing but greatness from me.

http://www.myspace.com/edreysmusic

Lucas Teague

Lucas Teague

Lucas Teague was born six years ago, in the summer of 2001. Since then this four member group, often referred as the 2nd coming of Jagged Edge, has over 30 original songs and countless live shows under their belt. Samples are forbidden in the Lucas Teague camp. Everything you hear from L Teague comes from a real place, not only meant to make you move your feet but also designed to enrich your soul in the exploration of the human experience.

Members: Rich Lex Greg Peter
Genre: R&B
Hometown: Montreal – Canada
Record Label: Strictly Independent – Universal Music Canada

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Protecting Your Music

What Is A Creative Commons License and Can I Use It?

By Justin Grayman

The creative commons license was developed by Creative Commons, a non-profit organization that was implemented for the purpose of gathering creative work that others can build on and share.

A creative commons license allows those who hold copyrights to grant some of those rights to the public, while retaining other rights.

This was originally done because current copyright laws prohibit changing copyrighted information. This enables you to use work that has a creative commons license, but if you plan to sell a product, a creative commons license isn’t really what you want to use.

Furthermore, it is not ethical to use work that has a creative commons license and turn it into a copyrighted product. This is not only unethical, but it can and will damage your reputation and possibly your credibility.

Creative commons licenses are typically used in the academic and creative community, much like Copyleft material – where one person starts with an idea and allows others to add to it to make it better for the greater good, without cost. When it comes to developing products, using work that is in the public domain, as opposed to work that has a Copyleft license or a creative commons license is advised. This is typically more acceptable, and you can do what you want with the work you create from the public domain material, including making a profit. It is best to use a directory to find such public domain works. You can find a great resource through http://www.publicdomainmastermind.biz.

Pay attention to how work is licensed. A copyright symbol has a C enclosed in a circle. A Copyleft symbol is a backwards C enclosed in a circle, and a creative commons license is indicated by CC. Public domain work will usually have the copyright symbol, but the copyright term will have expired.

You should not assume that the copyright has expired, however. Instead, you should do your homework and certify that the copyright has expired before using the materials.

Justin K. Grayman
Public Domain Wealth
http://www.publicdomainmastermind.biz

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Dancing Girl

 

 

 

 

Music by DAFT PUNK - "Harder Better Faster Stronger"

 

 

 

 

 

Unsigned – Jess Chalker


 

Aussie Jess Chalker belts out an original tune based on a conversation between a raindrop and a seed (aka the “You & Me” song.)

“This is still very rough around the edges. It isn’t finished. I kinda made up the ending on the spot each time I tried to record this so it’s not how it will eventually sound. But this will have to do for now. x”