Behind the record ” Cowboy Hoot ” Bran Van 3000

Let me set the record straight because  my collaborator Domenic Berardi was not listed. (He will be included in the re prints of the album)

Now for Part 2 of behind the record.

Music Production :

This record began with composer/guitarist and my sometimes partner in crime Domenic Berardi. We often partake in creative brainstorming sessions together and collaborate on records. The feeling we were going for with this particular record was a new age Jonny Cash  riff with a vintage feel. Once Dom created the Guitar riff I went forward with sampling it and integrated an afro percussion hypnotic drum pattern to the beat.Then the 8O8′s starting streaming through my head and I had to put it on the track. I may make a youtube video showing the steps and process of making this record. (There was some post production and additional arrangements added to the record in the final mix by the BV3 team)

Special thanks to the super  talented  Jaimes from Bran Van

Leila Signs With WAGRAM Music

Seven30 Music is proud to announce Leila’s debut French album will launched with France’s #1 label, WAGRAM Music.

For more info, check out thisisleila.com and wagram.fr.

Mogul in the Making article : Nick Jarjour

*Name:* Nicholas Jarjour

*Age:* 23
*Home Town:* My Office
*Company:* Seven 30 Entertainment
*Pet Peeve:* Corporate dinosaurs too scared to stay ahead of the game.
*Life Goals:*
*Personal:* To create a large family and to show them how to build there own
legacy and a premium lifestyle.
*Professional:* To enrich the global economy by creating new jobs and
revenue streams.

*Hey Nick, thanks for taking time out of your busy schedule to answer some questions and tell the world about yourself. With that said, why don’t you tell us a little about yourself, where you’re from, how you got to the point you’re at now. *
I am a 23 year old entrepreneur who grew up in Montreal, Canada and spent a part of my childhood in Houston, Texas. I began composing music for kid’s albums at the age of 11 and had my first published album soon after. Some of my friends and I formed a group called N.B.A and when I was 17 we landed a deal and an opening spot on Rhianna’s first ever Canadian tour. As much as the spotlight appealed to me, it was the behind the scenes action that truly caught my eye. At 19 I decided to retire from performing and obtain an education in Entertainment Management and Copyright Law at Trebas Institute.

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Cool tools for artists

Wanted to share a cool site with all the artists out there.

Artist Rise is for the concert industry, a free profile based community enabling Artists, Industry Professionals, Venues and Fans to network, promote, book shows online and advance the industry. We’re beginning with Los Angeles, New York & London but encourage everyone to join.

http://www.artistrise.com/

Seven 30 founder Nick Jarjour appointed Vice President of Marketing at Universal Music’s Tab Records

Nick Jarjour has recently been appointed Vice President of Marketing at Universal Music’s Tab Records. Tab Records’, founded by industry veterans and hit makers whose long list of clients include names like Celine Dion, artists’ are managed by the likes of top industry players like Nickelback’s representation amongst others. Official press release :

“Nick Jarjour VP Marketing Tab Records effective immediately!
I have had many opportunities to sit with Nick to discuss and listen to his ideas on this new industry era. Not the one we grew up in. It’s quite refreshing and we are very encouraged by his vision. Both Tino and I look forward to working with him.”

Nick Jarjour has, in a small period of time accomplished a pretty impressive portfolio.
Along with the info available on his sites and links below, Nick was recently invited to be a Key Note Speaker at POP Montreal , CMW Radio star and CYAN in Toronto. He was nominated earlier this year on Billboard’s 30 under 30 list and his company Seven30 Music is nominated as one of Midem’s Musically Hottest New Digital company’s of 2010. CMW called him the “youngest majorly distributed label owner in North America.”

Statement from Nick about Tab:

¨I am honored to be working with such a crack team of creative thinkers and industry veterans who clearly have a knack for embracing tomorrow’s talent, today. As Vice President of Marketing I plan on moving Tab into the new music economy with a bang.¨

Nick Jarjour Awarded Mogul in the Making Title

[mogulmonologues.com] Check out the interview here.

Nick’s Exec Picks

David Leonard
Founder and president of Trebas Institute, David Leonard blazed the trail for sound recording, video production and artist management education in North America. Trebas Institute was teaching about Music videos before MTV even existed. Learn more…

Victor Wong
Chief Executive Officer of Open labs, the most advanced and ground breaking musical instrument company in the 21st century. Learn More…

Will Strickland
President of the Urban Music Association of Canada (UMAC), a ground breaking resource of urban music for decades, Will has worked with ESPN2, RCA, Epic/Sony and more. UMAC with Will at the helm is laying down the tracks for the continued growth of hip hop and other genres of music every day. Learn More…