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THE SOUND OF PHILADELPHIA: PHILLY SOUL.

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Kenneth Gamble and Leon Huff, the founders of Philadelphia International Records, met in 1964 while they were both playing as session musicians for various labels, including Philadelphia based Cameo-Parkway Records, whose building would later become home to Philadelphia International Records recording studio. In 1965, Huff joined Gamble’s band, The Romeos, a popular moniker at the time, by replacing future Philadelphia International Records producer and arranger Thom Bell on piano. Kenny Gamble and The Romeos had seen little success up to that point playing for their label, Arctic Records, and split up soon after.

When the Romeos disbanded, Gamble and Huff went on to start one of the first iterations of Philadelphia International Records (which they named Excel and Gamble) after a visit to Motown Records in Detroit, to scope out the Motown setup. The success of their biggest signing, The Intruders, brought attention to Gamble and Huff, which allowed them to create Neptune Records in 1969. Neptune Records, a more ambitious project for the duo, was financed by Chess Records, and allowed them to sign later Philadelphia International Records artists The O’Jays and The Three Degrees. When Chess Records changed ownership in 1969, Neptune Records folded. With the collapse of Neptune Records, Gamble and Huff transferred their signed artists onto a new project, Philadelphia International Records.[1] Looking to attract new black acts to their label, but without the in-house know-how, Columbia Records was convinced to sign an exclusive production contract with Gamble and Huff’s new Philadelphia International Records.[2]

The label was set up in connection with Mighty Three/Assorted Music, the music publishing company run by Gamble, Huff and another Philadelphia producer, Thom Bell, to showcase their songs.

The label’s major hits included: “TSOP (The Sound of Philadelphia)” by MFSB, featuring The Three Degrees, 1974 (which was later used as one of the theme tunes for the TV dance-music show Soul Train); “Ain’t No Stoppin’ Us Now” by McFadden & Whitehead (writers and producers with the label), 1979; “Back Stabbers” and “Love Train” by The O’Jays, 1972/3; “If You Don’t Know Me By Now” and “The Love I Lost” by Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes, 1972/3; “Me and Mrs. Jones” by Billy Paul, 1972; “When Will I See You Again” by The Three Degrees, 1974; and “You’ll Never Find Another Love Like Mine” by Lou Rawls, 1976.[3]

The label had a distribution deal with CBS Records until 1984. Distribution of the catalog from 1976 onwards was then taken over by EMI Records, but CBS continued to distribute material recorded up to 1976. In 2007, Sony’s Legacy Recordings regained the rights to Philadelphia International’s full catalog and the following year, PIR/Legacy released a box set titled Love Train: The Sound of Philadelphia.[4]

Most of the music released by the label was recorded and produced at Sigma Sound Studios in Philadelphia, with chief engineer and later studio owner Joe Tarsia recording many of the sessions.[5] More than 30 resident studio musicians, known collectively as MFSB “Mother Father Sister Brother”, were based at this studio and backed up most of these recordings.[2] Some of these musicians also acted as arrangers, writers or producers for Philadelphia International as well as for other labels recording in the city. They included Bobby Martin,[6][7] Norman Harris, Thom Bell, Ronnie Baker, Vince Montana and later, Jack Faith and John Usry.

Gamble and Huff worked as independent producers with a series of artists in the late 1960s and early 1970s, including Jerry Butler, Wilson Pickett and Dusty Springfield. They also produced The Jacksons‘ first two albums for Epic/CBS after the group had left Motown in 1976. The first, titled The Jacksons featured the platinum-selling single “Enjoy Yourself“, and a second album, Goin’ Places followed in 1977. Although on CBS subsidiary Epic, both albums and the singles also carried a Philadelphia International logo.

In 1965, Gamble and Huff started an independent label, Excel Records. It was soon renamed Gamble Records and in 1972, was folded into Philadelphia International as a subsidiary. In 1974, the subsidiary’s name was changed to TSOP Records, from the aforementioned 1974 hit single, “TSOP (The Sound of Philadelphia)”. Artists for Excel/Gamble/TSOP included Dee Dee Sharp, Archie Bell & the Drells, and The People’s Choice, who had a top 10 single on TSOP in 1976 with “Do It Any Way You Wanna.” Later signings to the Philly International roster in the 1980s and 1990s, included Patti Labelle, The Stylistics, Phyllis Hyman, and The Dells.

Between 1973 and 1975, Gamble and Huff also distributed a boutique label called Golden Fleece, set up by musicians Norman Harris, Ronnie Baker and Earl Young, which released the second album by The Trammps. G & H also had a short-lived subsidiary called Thunder Records. Created by Thom Bell, it only had two singles from Derek & Cyndi (You Bring Out the Best in Me/I’ll Do the Impossible for You) who were produced by Bell, and Fatback Band member Michael Walker whose single “I Got the Notion, You Got the Motion” was produced by his brother and The Spinners‘ member Philippe Wynne.[8]

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THE MOTOWN SOUND:

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Motown Records
Parent companyUniversal Music Group
FoundedJanuary 12, 1959; 62 years ago
FounderBerry Gordy Jr.
Distributor(s)Capitol Music Group
(US)
EMI Records
(UK)
Universal Music Group
(worldwide)
GenreVarious
Country of originUnited States
LocationLos Angeles, California[1]
Official websitewww.motownrecords.com

Motown Records is an American record label owned by the Universal Music Group. It was founded by Berry Gordy Jr. as Tamla Records on January 12, 1959,[2][3] and incorporated as Motown Record Corporation on April 14, 1960.[4] Its name, a portmanteau of motor and town, has become a nickname for Detroit, where the label was originally headquartered.

Motown played an important role in the racial integration of popular music as an African American-owned label that achieved crossover success. In the 1960s, Motown and its subsidiary labels (including Tamla Motown, the brand used outside the US) were the most successful proponents of the Motown sound, a style of soul music with a mainstream pop appeal. Motown was the most successful soul music label, with a net worth of $61 million. During the 1960s, Motown achieved 79 records in the top-ten of the Billboard Hot 100 between 1960 and 1969.

Following the events of the Detroit Riots of 1967, and the loss of key songwriting/production team Holland–Dozier–Holland that year over pay disputes, Gordy moved Motown to Los Angeles. Motown expanded into film and television production.

It was an independent company until MCA Records bought it in 1988. PolyGram purchased the label from MCA in 1993, followed by MCA successor Universal Music Group, which acquired PolyGram in 1999.[2]

Motown spent much of the 2000s headquartered in New York City as a part of the UMG subsidiaries Universal Motown and Universal Motown Republic Group. From 2011 to 2014, it was a part of The Island Def Jam Music Group division of Universal Music.[5][6][7] In 2014, however, UMG announced the dissolution of Island Def Jam, and Motown relocated back to Los Angeles to operate under the Capitol Music Group, now operating out of the Capitol Tower.[1] In 2018, Motown was inducted into Rhythm and Blues Music Hall of Fame in a ceremony held at the Charles H. Wright Museum.[8]

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PRODUCTS AND SERVICES:

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Rock Of Ages Entertainment will provide inspirational music that is geared toward promoting Agape brotherly love and standing up against racial injustice that is prevalent in many parts of the US. and abroad. The Company has produced three CDs one, Urban gospel inspirational, R&B Soul, and Adult Alternative. And for the music lover who prefers Instrumentals we produce cues of, jazz, pop, R&B, hip-pop, and chill hop instrumental cues for your listening pleasure, but these tracks are produced for Licensing and Music Libraries who are looking to place in, media commercials, movie trailers etc. The names of said CDs are; The Gospel Truth, Love Favors & Morning After which are hardcopies CDs for sale on the purchase app. Each CD are only; $8.50. per. You can also purchase the Companies Music Videos which are, Monthly Subscribers; $7.50 per subscriber; Or the out right purchase of, $1.50 per. video of your choice, you will be able to download after transaction. Donations are accepted. The cash purchases will allow (ROAE) to pay for recording studio time, promote concerts, set up pep rallies, and to work for hire payed staff. Thank you for your concern and generosity in our Quest for change!

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MISSION STATEMENT:

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ROCK OF AGES ENTERTAINMENT: mission statement as a independent Freelance writing contractor is to specialize is most common in culture and creative industries, and use of this term may indicate participation therein. Fields; profession, and industries where freelancing is predominate include: music, writing, acting, computer programing, web design, graphic design, translating and illustrating.

Film video production and other forms of piece work which some cultural theorists consider as central to the cognitive-cultural economy.

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HOME OFFICE: RECORDING STUDIO

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HOME OFFICE AND STUDIO DEDUCTIONS:

Many freelance vocalist and musicians require extensive rehearsals, coaching, and practice to maintain their income-producing skills. They often carry on these activities in their home . The Internal Revenue Services has strict limitations concerning the deduction of operating and depreciation expenses allocable to the portion of a home used for business purposes where the use is on an exclusive and regular basis as a principal place of business, as a place for seeing business clients, or as a separate business structure.

In 1997, Congress reacted to a 1993 Supreme Court ruling that had tightened the meaning of “principle place of business.” The new law relaxed the requirements for a deductible home office as of December 31, 1998, so that it would qualify if used for administrative or management activities of any trade or business if there was no other fixed location to perform such duties. In other respects it continued the two basis tests. (1) the importance of activities performed at each place of business and (2) the time spent at each place. Several steps can be taken to protect the home office deductions.

Perform most work activities at home and document them.

Document all business meetings at home.

Move the home office into a separate structure, such as a garage, and do not mix business and personal matters in the same space.

Prove that the employer requires a home office, for example, by a letter, if the taxpayer is an employee, he or she must also show that the home office is being used for the “convenience” of the taxpayer’s employer.

The home office deduction cannot be more than the total gross income from the business use of the home, after deduction of business expenses other than the home expenses. However, any balance remaining can be carried forward to future years. Only household expenses and repairs that benefit the business space are deductible. The cost of painting another room would, for instance, not be deductible, although part of the cost of painting the outside of the house may be deductible. Lawn care and landscaping cost are not deductible. Small businesses can also deduct up to $25,000 of the cost of new qualifying business equipment such as, computers for website hosting and domains.

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Rock Of Ages Entertainment:

THE MISSION STATEMENT: (ROAE).

As an independent Freelance Writer Contractor to specialize is most common in culture and creative industries, and use of this term may indicate participation therein. Fields; profession, and industries where freelancing is predominate include: music, writing, acting, computer competent, graphic design, translating, and illustration.

Film video production and other forms of piece work which some cultural theorists consider as central to the cognitive–cultural economy.

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MUSIC VIDEO IMGERY:

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A music video is a short film or video, of variable length, that integrates a song or album with imagery that is produced for promotional or artistic purposes. Modern music videos are primarily made and used as a marketing device intended to promote the sale of music recordings. There are also cases where songs are used in tie-in marketing campaigns that allow them to become more than just a song. Tie-ins and merchandising can be used for toys or for food or other products.

Although the origins of the music video date back to musical short films that first appeared in the 1920s, they again came into prominence in the 1980s when the channel MTV (originally “Music Television”) based its format around the medium. Prior to the 1980s, these kinds of videos were described by various terms including “illustrated song,” “filmed insert,” “promotional (promo) film,” “promotional clip,” “promotional video,” “song video,” “song clip,” or “film clip.”

Music videos use a wide range of styles and contemporary video-making techniques, including animation, live-action, documentary, and non-narrative approaches such as abstract film. Some music videos combine different styles with music, such as animation and live-action. Combining these styles and techniques has become more popular due to the variety for the audience. Many music videos interpret images and scenes from the song’s lyrics, while others take a more thematic approach. Other music videos may not have any concept, being only a filmed version of the song’s live concert performance.[1]
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THE ART OF SONGWRITING.

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A songwriter is a musician who professionally composes musical compositions and writes lyrics for songs. A songwriter can also be called a composer, although the latter term tends to be used mainly for individuals from the classical music genre and film scoring, but is also associated writing and composing the original musical composition or musical bed. A songwriter who mainly writes the lyrics for a song is referred to as a lyricist. The pressure from the music industry to produce popular hits means that song writing is often an activity for which the tasks are distributed between a number of people.[1] For example, a songwriter who excels at writing lyrics might be paired with a songwriter with the task of creating original melodies. Pop songs may be composed by group members from the band or by staff writers – songwriters directly employed by music publishers.[1] Some songwriters serve as their own music publishers, while others have outside publishers.[1]
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