Fat Joe offered 100K for live concert broadcast?

by Mark Thomas
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer

Social networking company Social networking company Xumanii is offering the emcee up at least $100k for the rights to broadcast a live stream of his next performance.

Even though his latest album The Darkside: Volume 1 has had lackluster sales(though critically acclaimed), Xumanii still believes Joe can bring an audience, and is guaranteeing at least 100K in ticket sales if the rapper signs on.

If Joe signs on, Xumanii will stream his concert worldwide, with 'tickets' to view sold at $10 a pop. Xumanii guarantees at least 10,000 viewers, even without the help of a sponsorship, and believes that with a sponsorship that number could double if not even greater.

As of today, Joe has not yet officially signed on for this deal, but it is believed that he will.

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Where are all the concertgoers?

By Mark "D" Thomas
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer

This summer, over 40% of tickets across the music industry are going unsold...why aren't people going to concerts anymore? With summer tours happening with the likes of Rihanna, Limpbizkit, Maxwell, Pitbull, Black Eyed Peas, and so many more, it's a shame to see that many are having to cancel dates from their summer tours.

The struggling economy is to blame for much of this. Individuals are taking closer stock of what they spend their money on, and concerts are a luxury that many are passing on in exchange for more practical, necessary items.

Musicians are looking to concerts to make up for extremely dwindling record sales due to online piracy, and it has worked in bunches throughout the last few years. However, this summer does not look to be so kind to many artists. The only artists still finding great success with concerts are tween artists such as Taylor Swift and Justin Beiber. But that doesn't go all the way across the board, as even The Jonas Brothers and the American Idol tour has had to cancel many tour dates due to struggling sales.

As a consumer, all I would say is I love live music and think there is nothing better in the world than taking in a great concert--but bring down the ticket prices! In a struggling economy, the industry would both help itself and help consumers by lowering prices and not have to cancel so many shows in exchange. Food for thought.

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