50 Cent's "Pilot" is our hot new video on Spanking New

What up Base Fam? 50 Cent's "Pilot" is our hot new video on Spanking New today so make sure you tune in at 16:00! Who's loving 50's new track? Sound off in the comments!

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Rappers celebrate 20th anniversary of ‘Illmatic’

Rappers celebrate 20th anniversary of ‘Illmatic’

Watch what happens when Jay-Z decided to join NAS on Stage at his 20th anniversary of ‘Illmatic

What do you get when you put two rap legends on stage? Fire!
That’s exactly what fans got after Jay Z joined Nas’ set at the Coachella, a music and arts festival.

Jay Z performed a verse from “Dead Presidents II” and “Where I’m Fromm” and the crowd erupted! Check out the performance below.

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How to Promote Your Self Has a Musician, Actors and actress

The subject of self-promotion for actors is crucial to the success of an acting career. The problem is that so many actors are at a loss for how to get their work seen. Here are 29 ideas to make you think about what you could be doing to get the industry recognition you deserve.

8		Do regular mailings to casting directors, agents and production companies.
9		Do drop-offs.
10		Go to organized meetings with casting directors and agents (such as Actor’s Connection or The Network NYC).
11		Go sign up to do stage readings.
12		Build (or have built) your own actor web site.
13		Write thank you cards after auditions.
14		Use post-cards to keep casting directors informed, as well as production companies and agents you would like to know or who you do know, about acting work you have done recently.
15		Use post-cards to keep casting directors informed, as well as production companies and agents you would like to know or who you do know, about acting work you have done recently
16		Go to reputable schools/study with reputable teachers.
17		Take a workshop with a casting director or agent you would like to know.
18		ake a workshop with a casting director or agent you would like to know.
19		Go to industry events.
20		Study successful actors and how they promote themselves.
21		Go to industry forums.
22		Sign up with ImdB, when you have enough material.
23		Get a job doing something that is related to the acting industry , so that you learn and meet the right people while you earn.
24		One of my favorite self-promotion for actors tips is to become a point of reference in the industry. How? Well…how many different ways are there for you to stand out?
25		Learn how to network!
26		Participate in industry showcases.
27		Find out who your customers are and what they want!
28		Audition for as many plays as you can. There are community and highschool theatre productions which you can audition for. Get as much experience as you can playing in front of audiences.
29		Send out press releases. They don't have to cost anything. There are free places to submit press releases to. Write it in the third person as would a journalist.
30		Sign up with ImdB, when you have enough material.
31		Participate in the Manhattan/LA Monologue Slam.br>
32		Team up with other actors and write a play, put it up and invite people to see it.

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