Squirrel Welcomes Tranqill To Brooklyn

My homie Tranqill is here on his first visit to New York for CMJ. Due to so many references in rap music, he was dying to try Popeye's. We sat in a park to eat & this one squirrel would not leave Tranqill alone. Brooklyn squirrel's are something else.

What Is It?

I was sitting outside on the back porch & noticed this insect. What the hell is it? I've never seen it before. Had to snap a couple picks and show you.

[Free Download] Olivier Daysoul "Mr. Saint Louis EP"

I've always felt fortunate when it comes to the artist I have at my disposal. They're talented, dedicated, self sufficient and above all, they're my friends. For those of you who don't know, Olivier Saint Louis aka "Olivier Daysoul" is one of my best friends & has been for sometime. We came together on this project to bring you something we started when we first met, a soul project. Our careers have taken us down many paths but we've always wanted to write, produce & record classic material.
The first 1,000 downloads are free, after that it will be available for "name your own price". The download includes:

Four Original Tracks
Instrumentals
Acapellas [BPM Included]
Von Pea Of Tanya Morgan Remix of "In The Now'

Listen & Download Below


Bonus: Mini-Doc On Olivier & Our EP

Olivier Daysoul "Mr. Saint Louis' Mini-Doc

With Olivier & I dropping an EP this Friday, we had to give you a sneak peak of the tunes. I shot this mini-doc to give you all a chance to get to know Olivier & the music we're making. The "Mr. Saint Louis EP" will be available Friday October 15, 2010.

Diamond District @ CMJ 2010

If you're in NYC during CMJ, come see Diamond District perform along with Black Sheep, Nottz, Big Pooh + Hall of Justus, Chip Fu, Rah Digga, Von Pea, Moe green, DaVinci, The Niceguys, and The Left at the Audible Treats CMJ Showcase on Thursday, October 20th, at Sullivan Hall. It's 18+ and tix are only $10 in advance: http://bit.ly/AT_CMJ_2010

Meet Kokayi

Singer, MC, producer & one of the livest performers I've ever seen, Kokayi has a new album. His newest release "Robots & Dinosaurs" is now available on 'Qn5' records. Kokayi is one of the most versatile artists I know, his ability to make music that crosses all lines is one that I envy. Last night, Diamond District had the honor of sharing the stage with him, lets just say we had to step our game up! Visit Kokayi's site, links to his album & twitter are below.




Kokayi's Site

Direct Purchase

iTunes

Twitter

PMOI Exclusive: "Labor" By Olivier Daysoul Prod. By Oddisee

It's been a longtime coming but I'm pleased to inform you that Olivier Daysoul's "Mr. Saint Louis" EP finally has a release date. The good folks over at PUTMEONIT caught up with Olivier via Skype while he was in Japan on tour with Hudson Mohawke. The interview & first single off the the "Mr. Saint Louis" EP titled, "Labor" are below.

Please visit PUTMEONIT for other amazing artists & releases.





The Mr. Saint Louis EP will be available at October 15, 2010.

Free Diamond District Show Tue. Oct. 12 2010

Diamond District will be performing with a live band for the first time. The Show is free but the seating is limited. RSVP here

Name Your Own Price

"Music so good, I'd pay for it." Well now you can, feel free to name your own price on all my bandcamp releases. Your support is necessary & appreciated.

Vist - http://oddisee.bancamp.com

The New Hustle: Direct To Fan Case Studies

TITLE: The New Hustle: Direct-to-Fan Case Studies
DATE: Sunday, October 3, 2010
TIME: 3:55 - 4:55 PM
LOCATION: Georgetown University's McNeir Auditorium
PANELISTS:
- Marcus Johnson, CEO/Founder, Three Keys Music/FLO Brands, LLC
- Joe Mach, Musician, Hotspur
- Oddisee, Emcee and hip-hop entrepreneur
- Jill Sobule, Musician and Entrepreneur
- Jem Bahaijoub, Founder, imaginePR (moderator)

Questions/topics The Panel Will Cover

1. What online (and offline) platforms are you using to communicate with your fans, distribute your music and generate revenue?
2. What's your advice to other musicians regarding D2F marketing?
3. What do you think are the key ingredients to a successful direct-to-fan marketing campaign?
4. Do you ever think there are circumstances where direct-to-fan marketing can work against you?
5. what are your predictions for the future of D2F marketing?