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OCT 25 - NOV 07, 2005 | I02 V01
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cover story Lici - Diamond ‘In The Ruff’
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features 1000 Words 6, 8, 16, 18 Merchant Profile - $5 Credit 9 Market Your Independent Release 14 Industry Echo 14 DēP - Artist Profile 16
Publisher KAMITRI eWorld Resource Editor Mechelle Garrett Account Executive Kerry Everette Editorial Contributors AD Agency, J. Archer, DEDA.org, JaWar Design, Layout & Web Alta Lang, Danielle Miles, Kyla Staten Contributing Photographers Keadron Smith Interns Victoria Albert, Chiquita Hawthorne Distribution Adele Pollard For advertising rates and information: (713) 292-8975 | www.eworldresource.com ads@eworldresource.com PO Box 10393 Houston, Texas 77206-0393 Copyright 2005. eWorld Resource is strictly an advertising outlet distributed bi-weekly for businesses and events for the public. No of part this publication may be reproduced in any form. including photocopy, without permission in writing from the publisher. All ads designed by eWorld Resource may not be reproduced for publication elsewhere. 6
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$5 CREDIT Downtown Entertainment District
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The Downtown Entertainment District encourages patrons to use the Validated Parking Program, which offers more than 3,000 safe, affordable and convenient parking spaces in two downtown garages—Market Square Parking Garage (Kim Son) located at 300 Milam and the Chase Parking Garage located at 600 Travis. The Validated Parking program is available every Friday and Saturday night from 6 p.m. to 3 a.m. Patrons are invited to park their cars for $5 per vehicle at either of the designated DEDA parking garages and take their parking voucher to any of the 18 validation venues located throughout the Downtown
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Entertainment District for a $5 credit. Requirements for validation vary at each establishment. The Downtown Entertainment District (www.deda.org) non-profit corporation, was established in 2003, to support the business owners in the lower Main Street area and is comprised of downtown venue owners and influential downtown stakeholders that all share a common vision for Downtown Houston. For a complete list of participating validation venues, maps, directions and more information on the Downtown Entertainment District’s events and activites, visit www.deda.org.
What is the only musical instrument you play without touching?
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merchant profile
$5 CREDIT Downtown Entertainment District
www.deda.org
The Downtown Entertainment District encourages patrons to use the Validated Parking Program, which offers more than 3,000 safe, affordable and convenient parking spaces in two downtown garages—Market Square Parking Garage (Kim Son) located at 300 Milam and the Chase Parking Garage located at 600 Travis. The Validated Parking program is available every Friday and Saturday night from 6 p.m. to 3 a.m. Patrons are invited to park their cars for $5 per vehicle at either of the designated DEDA parking garages and take their parking voucher to any of the 18 validation venues located throughout the Downtown
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Entertainment District for a $5 credit. Requirements for validation vary at each establishment. The Downtown Entertainment District (www.deda.org) non-profit corporation, was established in 2003, to support the business owners in the lower Main Street area and is comprised of downtown venue owners and influential downtown stakeholders that all share a common vision for Downtown Houston. For a complete list of participating validation venues, maps, directions and more information on the Downtown Entertainment District’s events and activites, visit www.deda.org.
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Patti Labelle, and Donnie McClurkin.
Diamond “In The Ruff”
From her spiked cropped hair, high heel tennis shoes to her conservative business wear, and parachute pants. Artist Lici is all that jazz and more. She is polished, poised, and eclectic with a unique sound that will mesmerize you leaving you breathless! At the tender age of 3 Lici discovered her love for music, accepting the musical mantle that had been passed down through her lineage naming herself “Tha Diamond”. 12
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Lici
Lici has always been a trendsetter and an outcast, which explains how she got her princess cut title “Tha Diamond”. A diamond is a rare commodity, a uniquely irreplaceable stone priceless its value, yet unique and stylish with each designer cut. This explains Lici’s personality, presentation, performance, and artistic approach; she is definitely Tailor Made. Lici notes her musical influences: Sara Vaughn, Anita Baker, Yolanda Adams,
Tha Diamond says, “I recall early childhood memories singing, laughing and playing around tha, piano with my family.” As she laughed with a high pitch chuckle that reminds you of a cross between Crissy from Threes Company, and childhood start Emanuel Lewis from tha hit show Webster; Lici continued, “Those musical moments were GOLDEN” in tha words of Jill Scott. Tha Diamond went on to state that those intimate moments is what “kept a young Diva in the making GROUNDED” and laid tha foundation for her uniquely pegged artistry titled: Inspirational Soul, fusioned with under currents of Pop, Rap, Classic Rock, and R&B. Lici began her professional career in 1999, shortly after parting with local Houston recording group “DVP”. This enthusiastic groundbreaking artist/ songwriter/producer has opened for artist such as: Kim Burrell, Yolanda Adams, Shawn McClemore, and many others. She has also served as a back-up singer for Commission’s Keith Staten.
Lici’s forthcoming album “Tailor Made” is slated for release in the Fall of 2005. “Tailor Made” speaks a universal message that poignantly conveys the essence of life’s trials, tribulations, and triumphs with songs entitled “Free To Be Me”, “Down Low”, and “What’s It Gonna Be””. In Tha Diamond words, “My songs liberate the listeners, giving them tha courage to look tha good, bad, and the ugly in tha face and say WHAT IT Doooooo!!!” Tha Diamond is compelled by her passion for the arts. She was created to touch the world with an undying message of hope in such despairing times. musicwithamisson@yahoo.com 11615 Cypress Creek Lakes Drive Cypress, TX 77433 Tel: 281-586-2182Alt: 281-291-8074
Lici has been featured on Daystar Television, countless conferences and showcase platforms including Donnie McClurkin’s B.T.H. ’02, the 2004 Dallas division of the Stellar Star Search, where she was awarded 1st runner-up. Lici has also been featured in several stage plays such as“Where were you in 65?”a Thomas Melanson musical, Lead actress in “When Momma Prays” a J B Productions stage play. Lici has received various awards for her artistry including two Sammy Awards from the People’s Workshop Of America, a Certificate of Congressional Recognition, and an Award of Notable Achievement and Excellence by the Juneteenth Committee. What is the leading female singer Whatindoes an opera EMI stand is called? for?
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Patti Labelle, and Donnie McClurkin.
Diamond “In The Ruff”
From her spiked cropped hair, high heel tennis shoes to her conservative business wear, and parachute pants. Artist Lici is all that jazz and more. She is polished, poised, and eclectic with a unique sound that will mesmerize you leaving you breathless! At the tender age of 3 Lici discovered her love for music, accepting the musical mantle that had been passed down through her lineage naming herself “Tha Diamond”. 12
The theremin.
Lici
Lici has always been a trendsetter and an outcast, which explains how she got her princess cut title “Tha Diamond”. A diamond is a rare commodity, a uniquely irreplaceable stone priceless its value, yet unique and stylish with each designer cut. This explains Lici’s personality, presentation, performance, and artistic approach; she is definitely Tailor Made. Lici notes her musical influences: Sara Vaughn, Anita Baker, Yolanda Adams,
Tha Diamond says, “I recall early childhood memories singing, laughing and playing around tha, piano with my family.” As she laughed with a high pitch chuckle that reminds you of a cross between Crissy from Threes Company, and childhood start Emanuel Lewis from tha hit show Webster; Lici continued, “Those musical moments were GOLDEN” in tha words of Jill Scott. Tha Diamond went on to state that those intimate moments is what “kept a young Diva in the making GROUNDED” and laid tha foundation for her uniquely pegged artistry titled: Inspirational Soul, fusioned with under currents of Pop, Rap, Classic Rock, and R&B. Lici began her professional career in 1999, shortly after parting with local Houston recording group “DVP”. This enthusiastic groundbreaking artist/ songwriter/producer has opened for artist such as: Kim Burrell, Yolanda Adams, Shawn McClemore, and many others. She has also served as a back-up singer for Commission’s Keith Staten.
Lici’s forthcoming album “Tailor Made” is slated for release in the Fall of 2005. “Tailor Made” speaks a universal message that poignantly conveys the essence of life’s trials, tribulations, and triumphs with songs entitled “Free To Be Me”, “Down Low”, and “What’s It Gonna Be””. In Tha Diamond words, “My songs liberate the listeners, giving them tha courage to look tha good, bad, and the ugly in tha face and say WHAT IT Doooooo!!!” Tha Diamond is compelled by her passion for the arts. She was created to touch the world with an undying message of hope in such despairing times. musicwithamisson@yahoo.com 11615 Cypress Creek Lakes Drive Cypress, TX 77433 Tel: 281-586-2182Alt: 281-291-8074
Lici has been featured on Daystar Television, countless conferences and showcase platforms including Donnie McClurkin’s B.T.H. ’02, the 2004 Dallas division of the Stellar Star Search, where she was awarded 1st runner-up. Lici has also been featured in several stage plays such as“Where were you in 65?”a Thomas Melanson musical, Lead actress in “When Momma Prays” a J B Productions stage play. Lici has received various awards for her artistry including two Sammy Awards from the People’s Workshop Of America, a Certificate of Congressional Recognition, and an Award of Notable Achievement and Excellence by the Juneteenth Committee. What is the leading female singer Whatindoes an opera EMI stand is called? for?
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How To Market Your Independent Release by JaWar A practical plan, a passion to succeed and a willingness to innovate are most important in marketing your independent release. Make sure your product stands the test of time. In short: your music should be HOT! You should be simultaneously getting music reviews and working on performing live. When you are beginning your career you will want to focus on perfecting your craft and building a loyal fan base. This is achieved through performing live at every venue possible. If the opportunity presents itself for you to perform in front of 1,000 people do it. Likewise if the opportunity presents itself for you to perform in front of 10 people, do it. The goal is the same, perfecting your craft and building a loyal fan base. With that said here is one way to make the most out of your live performances: invite every person on your contact hit list. Yes, music writers, DJ’s, music retail store managers, club owners, record pool directors, etc. Remember your goal is to get your music heard by potential fans that will buy future releases, your merchandise and support your concerts. One way to get people to try something new is by offering a discount. For example, you may want to sell your full length CD for $7. Some companies have been extremely successful at selling more products by lowering their prices. Read more in JaWar’s book, ATLANTA MUSIC INDUSTRY CONNECTION. Contact JaWar at jawar@mt101.com www.mt101.com 800-963-0949 14
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How To Market Your Independent Release by JaWar A practical plan, a passion to succeed and a willingness to innovate are most important in marketing your independent release. Make sure your product stands the test of time. In short: your music should be HOT! You should be simultaneously getting music reviews and working on performing live. When you are beginning your career you will want to focus on perfecting your craft and building a loyal fan base. This is achieved through performing live at every venue possible. If the opportunity presents itself for you to perform in front of 1,000 people do it. Likewise if the opportunity presents itself for you to perform in front of 10 people, do it. The goal is the same, perfecting your craft and building a loyal fan base. With that said here is one way to make the most out of your live performances: invite every person on your contact hit list. Yes, music writers, DJ’s, music retail store managers, club owners, record pool directors, etc. Remember your goal is to get your music heard by potential fans that will buy future releases, your merchandise and support your concerts. One way to get people to try something new is by offering a discount. For example, you may want to sell your full length CD for $7. Some companies have been extremely successful at selling more products by lowering their prices. Read more in JaWar’s book, ATLANTA MUSIC INDUSTRY CONNECTION. Contact JaWar at jawar@mt101.com www.mt101.com 800-963-0949 14
The Prima Donna.
Industry Echoes
11246 SOUTH POST OAK ROAD SUITE #110 HOUSTON, TX 77035 713.283.5533 - DJLUMP@AOL.COM
BELIEVE IT OR NOT, NEARLY EVERY ONE OF THESE
CDS WAS
EXCEPTIONALLY WELL REVIEWED ACROSS THE WEB, WITH
PIMP C’S “THE SWEET JAMES JONES STORIES” BEING LABELED A NEAR PERFECT ALBUM BY EVERY SOURCE
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Can You Go www.2dep.com DēP, 22-year-old Houston native R&B artist, has been performing in numerous venues across the nation since grade school gaining acclaim from highly diverse audiences. Affected by many life ordeals, his writing evolved from simple lyrics to writing those that made real life situations livable, causing audiences to forget their problems while yearning for more. DēP is currently performing self-written hits, “Something More”, “Break Yo Back”, and “Characteristics”, showing off his versatility and unique style. Through his music, DēP is determined to “Give the people what they’re looking for and shock them with what they aren’t” With his soulful vocals, electrifying performances, and intoxicating lyrics, DēP is the true epitome of a performer! Experience · Super Bowl XXXVIII Concert · Rodney Hampton Celebrity Bash · 05’ Headline Shows · 04’ Various Shows with Major Artist · 04’ Promo Tour · 02’ National Tour 16
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Can You Go www.2dep.com DēP, 22-year-old Houston native R&B artist, has been performing in numerous venues across the nation since grade school gaining acclaim from highly diverse audiences. Affected by many life ordeals, his writing evolved from simple lyrics to writing those that made real life situations livable, causing audiences to forget their problems while yearning for more. DēP is currently performing self-written hits, “Something More”, “Break Yo Back”, and “Characteristics”, showing off his versatility and unique style. Through his music, DēP is determined to “Give the people what they’re looking for and shock them with what they aren’t” With his soulful vocals, electrifying performances, and intoxicating lyrics, DēP is the true epitome of a performer! Experience · Super Bowl XXXVIII Concert · Rodney Hampton Celebrity Bash · 05’ Headline Shows · 04’ Various Shows with Major Artist · 04’ Promo Tour · 02’ National Tour 16
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