MUSICOLOGY 2101 is the most reliable guide yet explaining the original purpose of music
Author and former Sony music executive, L.A. Jackson’s new book, Musicology 2101 – A Quick Start Guide to Music Biz History,” is Volume I of a series of books. The journey begins with detailed accounts of the advent of music from prehistoric times to praising and worshiping God, all the way to the multi-billion dollar industry it is today. Musicology 2101 provides little known facts and descriptions of originally basic and simple “instruments” such as sticks, stones, pebbles and tree trunks, through a historical progression that expanded to include a wide variety of percussion instruments, strings, brass, woodwinds then later, electronic instruments and the digital age.
At this point, any book about the original purpose of music is also, as a matter of course, about the plethora of previous music history books. L.A. Jackson's mission seems in part to uncover the myths about the primary purpose of the worldwide expression of souls. MUSICOLOGOY 2101 goes to the roots, and presents the most factual account to date.
This is no disguise: Music has a complex history plagued by sex, drugs, and debauchery, including the "pay to play" radio shenanigans. Jackson chronicles the early years vividly, making connections to Africa, Caribbean, Country, Blues, Jazz, R & B, Rock, Funk, and Hip-Hop music. What sets it apart from the usual is Jackson's industry experience. He parses contradictory narratives, ratifying, and refuting. It can get insensitive - industry power players may seethe over the declassification of privileged information. But its truth stands alone and represents itself.
Jackson is a keen music insider. And his analysis here is irrefutable. His stellar list of artist he's assisted includes: Mariah Carey, Luther Vandross, Gloria Estefan, and Public Enemy. He is also a superb producer who owns a media management company. Informative, impressive, MUSICOLOGY 2101 helps you understand the meaning behind music - and give its pervasiveness, that's unprecedented.
L.A. JACKSON
Author, L.A. Jackson was born in Kingston, Jamaica, and spent his early years in New York City during the excitingadvent of a new, yet undeveloped music form eventually named Hip Hop. Listening to the legendary DJ’s, and pioneering MC’s attending, house parties and roller skating events where the music was readily heard, Jackson fell in love with the genre and the music industryas a whole. He became interested in the formation of beats and sounds, the mechanics of the tools used by DJ’s and studio engineers and the production side of putting an album together. He decided that he wanted to be a part of the structure and expansion of music in all its facets...behind the scenes.
Jackson attended Georgia State University; with a Bill Lowery scholarship and majored in Commercial Music & Recording. By the time he graduated from Georgia State University with a Bachelor of Science degree, Jacksonhad a full-time job with CBS Records, where he marketed records by Columbia, Epic and Def Jam. During his 10 years, CBS Records became Sony Music and Jackson,personally worked with just about every act on the label’s roster including Mariah Carey, Luther Vandross, Gloria Estefan and Public Enemy implementing dozens of sales and marketing campaigns, artist promotions and in-store appearances, he received numerous gold/platinum albums, and traveled throughout the U.S., Canada and Jamaica attending industry events.
In 1990, Jackson built MKM Studios, overseeingproduction, promotion and marketing for artists around the country. He was also a technician with a top audiovisual company -Total Audio Visual Services.Jackson currently owns media a management company,MKM Multimedia Works LLC, and oversees operations of audiovisual and home theater, music production, marketing, and sales.
Through MKM Multimedia Works, LLC, Jacksonexecutive produced the Atlanta Artists Against Gun Violence compilation CD for the Million Mom March Foundation and secured an international advertising contract with the clothing retail store The GAP for Baba Oje of the music group Arrested Development that ran in several different countries.
Jackson’s foray into writing was as a valedictorian and contributing author in several published books byauthor/educator Bernard Percy, published by Price/Stern/Sloan (“How To Grow A Child: A Child’s Advice To Parents”) and Prentice Hall (“The Power Of Creative Writing”).
Currently residing in Atlanta, GA, Jackson is developinga line of music-related books and multimedia products. The first in a four (4) part series is MUSICOLOGY 2101, is scheduled for a fall 2011 release. Musicology 2101 leave no stones unturned as they give readers accurate historic, cultural and geographical insight into the original purpose of music: which was to tell stories, celebrate events and acknowledge rites of passage. Jackson delvesinto transparent views of how the music industry evolved from “pay to play” radio DJ’s to the major record labels’ market domination, landing readers at the doorstep of today’s independent and digital music movement. Using interviews, research and over thirty-five years of personal experiences in and around the music industry, Jackson demonstrates contributions varying cultures have made to the evolution of both ancient and contemporary music. The chapters of Musicology provide thorough insight into Africa, Caribbean music and styles such as Country Blues, Jazz, R&B, Rock, Funk and more.
Q from Day 26 on life after Diddy
The world fell in love with him as they watched him vocally battle his way to the top during MTV's Making The Band with Diddy,and eventually make his mark as a member of the hit group"Day 26". So its no surprise that Anthony Q is now taking the world by storm as a solo artist.With his amazing vocal ability and superstar presence,Anthony Q is bracing himself for what will be a spectacular career.As he takes to the stage sharing his talents with adoring fans all around the world,the entertainer decide that it was time to turn things up a bit...Make sure you stay locked into Anthony Q by following him on twitter at www.twitter.com/que_thafuture
**Que Mosley’s independent release ‘Guitar Her’ amasses over 250,000 in its first week, plus ** New York, NY (USA) – In 2007, the world watched Qwanell ‘Que Mosley’s life unfold on the hit MTV series Making The Band; and have seen the ups and downs of his life as a recording artist and youngest member of the award-winning male R&B quintet ‘Day 26’ that was hand-picked by music mogul Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs to be ‘this generations New Edition’. Though we have seen the good of Que, with his angelic vocal ability, the ‘bad’ is what has stayed imprinted on the minds of the viewers and fans that were loyal to the show, and the group; hence, that image can take away from an artist’s ability to share his talent with the world. Enter 2011- It has been a little over a year since the controversial departure of Que Mosley from the group Day 26; and now, after turning over a new leaf, and atoning with his former group members, Que is primed to re-emerge; an older, wiser force to be reckoned with in the world of R&B and Pop. -Guitar Her- In an effort to re-introduce himself as a solo artist, Que debuted the uniquely titled, acoustic guitar-inspired project "Guitar Her" on December 11, 2010 exactly one year to the month that he was released from the group. Released on his website www.Guitar-Her.com and promoted exclusively via social networking sites Twitter, and Facebook, Guitar Her received much praise and fanfare to the tune of a combined 250,000 downloads and hits to the album in its first week debut. To date the EP has amassed over 723,000 downloads and hits. Mosley is currently working on an acoustic guitar inspired unplugged EP which he is titling Guitar Her; he stated by doing this project "it allows my fans to see and hear my artistry; for the guitar is like a woman, her body is my instrument, and I am her muse".
**Que Mosley’s independent release ‘Guitar Her’ amasses over 250,000 in its first week, plus ** New York, NY (USA) – In 2007, the world watched Qwanell ‘Que Mosley’s life unfold on the hit MTV series Making The Band; and have seen the ups and downs of his life as a recording artist and youngest member of the award-winning male R&B quintet ‘Day 26’ that was hand-picked by music mogul Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs to be ‘this generations New Edition’. Though we have seen the good of Que, with his angelic vocal ability, the ‘bad’ is what has stayed imprinted on the minds of the viewers and fans that were loyal to the show, and the group; hence, that image can take away from an artist’s ability to share his talent with the world. Enter 2011- It has been a little over a year since the controversial departure of Que Mosley from the group Day 26; and now, after turning over a new leaf, and atoning with his former group members, Que is primed to re-emerge; an older, wiser force to be reckoned with in the world of R&B and Pop. -Guitar Her- In an effort to re-introduce himself as a solo artist, Que debuted the uniquely titled, acoustic guitar-inspired project "Guitar Her" on December 11, 2010 exactly one year to the month that he was released from the group. Released on his website www.Guitar-Her.com and promoted exclusively via social networking sites Twitter, and Facebook, Guitar Her received much praise and fanfare to the tune of a combined 250,000 downloads and hits to the album in its first week debut. To date the EP has amassed over 723,000 downloads and hits. Mosley is currently working on an acoustic guitar inspired unplugged EP which he is titling Guitar Her; he stated by doing this project "it allows my fans to see and hear my artistry; for the guitar is like a woman, her body is my instrument, and I am her muse".
Freeway Ricky Ross
Donnell Ross, better known as “Freeway” Ricky Ross, is one of those rare figures whose experience as a drug kingpin has lead him to a life of rebuilding the community in which he once helped destroy. According to the Oakland Tribune” In the course of his rise, prosecutors estimate that Ross exported several tons of cocaine nationally, and made more than $600 million in the process. Counting inflation its 1.6 billion dollars comparing 1986 to 2010. Now, he has applied the passion that helped him build an empire to helping the youth, Ross has been given a second chance to uplift his community by giving back through mentoring and sharing his story. He plans to inspire many of today’s youths to achieve their greatest successes without following in his footsteps. He was a key figure in filmmaker Kevin Booth’s documentary American Drug War: The Last White Hope as well as the second episode of the first season of BET’s American Gangster documentary series which focused on his story and his connection to the Iran-Contra scandal.He is currently in the process of creating the feature length film of his life story with Nick Cassevetes, and creating his autobiography ”Freeway Rick” with nationally renowned author Cathy Scott.
Recognized as a pawn in the CIA drug game, Ross was a pioneer in the crack cocaine trade in Los Angeles, as well as other parts of the U.S. A renowned drug dealer, Ross harvested millions as an unknowing participant of Central Intelligence Agency and U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency operatives, who provided him with unlimited amounts of cocaine. It was said that his suppliers used the profits to pay for the CIA-spawned Contra war against Nicaragua’s leftist government in the 1980s. His connections were first revealed in a series of articles published by the San Jose Mercury News and in court testimony.
As a youth, Donnell Ross moved to South Central Los Angeles with his mother with the intent of playing tennis which he pursued a scholarship while attending high school. Unfortunately, his coach would later find out he was illiterate and removed him from the school. Ross then attended Los Angeles Trade Technical College and again pursued tennis, reaching the 3rd spot on the team. Shortly after, at the early age of 19, Ross said a teacher, who taught at a job center, turned him on to cocaine. Because he looked up to him, Ross started selling cocaine for him. The money was good so he ended up starting his own business. His operation grew and he soon became one of the biggest cocaine dealers in South Central.
During the height of his drug dealing, Ross was said to have made 2-3 million dollars a week. In 1996, he was sentenced to life imprisonment after being convicted of trying to purchase more than 100 kilograms of cocaine from a federal agent. Ross became the subject of controversy later that year when a series of articles by journalist Gary Webb in the San Jose Mercury News brought to light a connection between one of Ross’s cocaine sources, Danilo Blandon, and the CIA as part of the Iran-Contra scandal. The decision in his case was brought to a federal court of appeals where his sentence was reduced to 20 years and then reduced further for being a model inmate. He was then moved to a halfway house in California in the spring of 2009 where he was released on September 29, 2009.
Today, Ross is a new found man. For many, having a role model only happens once or twice in a lifetime, but not for him. According to Ross, he has had numerous role models as they have changed dependent on what was going on in his life at the time. He has looked up to gangbangers as well as Arthur Ashe, but today, he is an admirer of Napoleon Hill. In all actuality, he has developed into a mentally strong individual and believes that people should, “Do things the way they want and be their own role models.”
Five years from now, he sees himself, “…on the top of the world,” as he, too, plans to be a role model.
The legacy he wants to leave behind is to be known as an inspirational mentor to people in need rather than the old “Freeway” Ricky Ross. He plans to make life better for people around him and to continue to love his family. On Saturday, November 7, 2009, society will be reintroduced to the Real “Freeway” Ricky Ross, in St. Louis, MO, by way of Manasseh Ministry’s 3rd Annual EXMAD Celebration which is designed for Ex-Offenders who are now making a difference in communities.
Recognized as a pawn in the CIA drug game, Ross was a pioneer in the crack cocaine trade in Los Angeles, as well as other parts of the U.S. A renowned drug dealer, Ross harvested millions as an unknowing participant of Central Intelligence Agency and U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency operatives, who provided him with unlimited amounts of cocaine. It was said that his suppliers used the profits to pay for the CIA-spawned Contra war against Nicaragua’s leftist government in the 1980s. His connections were first revealed in a series of articles published by the San Jose Mercury News and in court testimony.
As a youth, Donnell Ross moved to South Central Los Angeles with his mother with the intent of playing tennis which he pursued a scholarship while attending high school. Unfortunately, his coach would later find out he was illiterate and removed him from the school. Ross then attended Los Angeles Trade Technical College and again pursued tennis, reaching the 3rd spot on the team. Shortly after, at the early age of 19, Ross said a teacher, who taught at a job center, turned him on to cocaine. Because he looked up to him, Ross started selling cocaine for him. The money was good so he ended up starting his own business. His operation grew and he soon became one of the biggest cocaine dealers in South Central.
During the height of his drug dealing, Ross was said to have made 2-3 million dollars a week. In 1996, he was sentenced to life imprisonment after being convicted of trying to purchase more than 100 kilograms of cocaine from a federal agent. Ross became the subject of controversy later that year when a series of articles by journalist Gary Webb in the San Jose Mercury News brought to light a connection between one of Ross’s cocaine sources, Danilo Blandon, and the CIA as part of the Iran-Contra scandal. The decision in his case was brought to a federal court of appeals where his sentence was reduced to 20 years and then reduced further for being a model inmate. He was then moved to a halfway house in California in the spring of 2009 where he was released on September 29, 2009.
Today, Ross is a new found man. For many, having a role model only happens once or twice in a lifetime, but not for him. According to Ross, he has had numerous role models as they have changed dependent on what was going on in his life at the time. He has looked up to gangbangers as well as Arthur Ashe, but today, he is an admirer of Napoleon Hill. In all actuality, he has developed into a mentally strong individual and believes that people should, “Do things the way they want and be their own role models.”
Five years from now, he sees himself, “…on the top of the world,” as he, too, plans to be a role model.
The legacy he wants to leave behind is to be known as an inspirational mentor to people in need rather than the old “Freeway” Ricky Ross. He plans to make life better for people around him and to continue to love his family. On Saturday, November 7, 2009, society will be reintroduced to the Real “Freeway” Ricky Ross, in St. Louis, MO, by way of Manasseh Ministry’s 3rd Annual EXMAD Celebration which is designed for Ex-Offenders who are now making a difference in communities.