February 28, 2009

What is WAMA?



The Washington Area Music Association, better known as WAMA is an umbrella organization uniting musicians, concert promoters, entertainment lawyers, recording engineers, managers, graphic artists, and others working within the DC music industry.

Among WAMA's programs and benefits they are probably best known for their annual Wammies music ceremony, in which awards are given (in all genre's) to WAMA members, who are nominated and voted on by WAMA members.

WAMA also put's together and distributes a membership directory, WAMA Pages, sends out frequent e-newsletters, and provides you with a membership card.

The annual cost to become a WAMA member is $35.

In order to attend the Wammies there is an additional $30 cost per attendee. But in my opinion the money you dish out is well worth the networking.

Wishing you continued success!

Cristopolis Dieguez
latinohiphop.org
cristopolis.com

February 27, 2009

The Power of Consistency

Creating positive productive habits and remaining steadfast in them is one of the keys of long term success.

Write 2 to 4 bars everyday and you will have a new song every month; a solid album every year.

Work out every day, even if it's just for 30 mins. and you well remain fit.

Never drink and you will completely avoid hangover's and the many mistakes people make when intoxicated.

So, who do you want to be?

Now create the habits that will take you there.

Wishing you continued success!

Cristopolis Dieguez
latinohiphop.org
cristopolis.com

February 26, 2009

Latinos Unidos

Washington, DC, Maryland and Virginia (aka the DMV), has long been recognized within the music industry for the amount of noteworthy talent it has managed to give the world. Artist's such as Duke Ellington, Marvin Gaye, Tori Amos, Timbaland, and most recently Optimo and Fuego have all had their starts in the Capital City.

Continuing this trend of cutting edge remarkable talent, I have organized an Urban Latino Showcase for March 14, 2009 which features some of the DMV's best talent. This is a show not to be missed.





Wishing you continued success!

Cristopolis Dieguez
latinohiphop.org
cristopolis.com

February 17, 2009

Elizabeth Gilbert on Creativity & Writing

Elizabeth Gilbert recently gave this talk on our cultures perception of creativity and the struggles that artist's go through.

This incredible talk was given at the TED Conference.



Wishing you continued success!

Cristopolis Dieguez
latinohiphop.org
cristopolis.com

February 16, 2009

Del' Patio Live in DC

Del' Patio is a group from NYC that has been infusing rhythms from there native Dominican Republic with Latino Hip-Hop, creating an upbeat original sound that has been generating them alot of attention within the Latino Hip-Hop community.

Next Saturday, Feb. 21st, 2009 they will be performing in Washington, DC.

I hope to see you there.





Wishing you continued success!

Cristopolis Dieguez
latinohiphop.org
cristopolis.com

February 10, 2009

Latin DMV's Finest Vol. 2

This Thursday, Feb. 12, 2009 DJ Cabezon will be unveiling his second installment of Latin DMV's Finest. If you're in the DC metropolitan area stop by to say what's up. I'll be there celebrating the release with DJ Cabezon.




Wishing you continued success!

Cristopolis Dieguez
latinohiphop.org
cristopolis.com

February 7, 2009

Seth Godin on Tribes, Purple Cows, and 1,000 True Fans

In this video Seth Godin, best selling author and writer of the #1 marketing blog in world, shares with us some of his insights.




Wishing you continued success!

Cristopolis Dieguez
latinohiphop.org
cristopolis.com

February 4, 2009

Media Futurist - Gerd Leonhard

Gerd Leonhard is truly inspiring in his knowledge and vision of what is to come in the near future for the music business.

I believe he has his finger on the pulse of what is to come.

Enjoy.






Wishing you continued success!

Cristopolis Dieguez
latinohiphop.org
cristopolis.com