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Shut your trap.
How are we going to make millions with this record label if you start humanizing the artists?
And what will rappers do when they have one less thing to complain about; that is, when record labels start to do business like Christ would do business?
Anyways... I'm of the hope that this is what illect will be all about. Honest to God, and to the one's He's gifted.
Going broke is another post altogether. ;)
-j
j.
there's that "illect" thing again....
what's going on??
in the meantime, send us mark 1's CD!
j.
He was a carpenter, and i can only speculate, but his services were probably pay-based :).
on the real though, we're just trying to live out life christ-centered, our "record label business" should reflect this--so the goal isn't necessarily to run a "christ centered business" -- that should be the case *anyway* -- we just want to live christ-centered lives, and that will effect our business dealings--i.e. they're fair and compassionate.
j.
Just one point - I don't think Jesus charged for anything during his ministry.
Believe me, I'm all for earning my keep and not being a burden - on society, the church or anyone else. I'm not sure that a production company can exist successfully in a cut-throat biz like musik w/o being willing to make hard ethical choices. Swimmin' with sharks is dangerous unless you're a shark...
Just know, we're backin' your play, whatever it is - don't hesitate to hit us up for anything.
Oh yeah, on the Christ-like business tip - You might get up with Jeff to talk about successful Christian business men - he may have some good insights
Just one point - I don't think Jesus charged for anything during his ministry.
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exaaactly -- and that's one point to note, and you'll want to just have a conversation with me on. i, for one, don't lean towards "music as ministry". music is entertainment. at least the music that we plan on exploiting (such a loaded word! but i mean it in its plainest sense).
so in that vein, we fully expect to be remunerated for our services of entertaining hip hop fans :D
good point on the "Jeff" tip -- good resource.
j.
entertainment vs. ministry - I like it ;)
ya' know - K'Slicka told me the christian punk scene was gonna be his ministry... I think it's freakin' kool how much that kid has grown
The bible gives us the basics for healthy captalism. A command not to steal tells us that God recognises an individuals exclusive rights to property. i personaly find that most christians when doing any kind of work actually think they can put in minimum effort and be greatly rewarded. It's a fantasy i tell you. Get off you butt, find out what is needed from a business perspective, then if as long as you don't have to cross any lines you know you shouldn't go hard at it.
Also the reality is that God wants most christian musicians ministering in the church he has placed them. A pretty horrible thought for those who want a career.
Lastly while on the thought of christians living in a fantasy world. Stop trying to market yourself to a small pond hoping that the heavens will open and it will all work out. In this day and age you should be aiming to get noticed in the biggest markets in the world. Oh yeah, not realistic huh? Too hard. If you don't aim to go big perhaps you should just go home.
I'm digging all your points--particularly the following which is hard to swallow for many who want to "make it":
one of the foundations of Christ's church is relationship, something that, at least here in the USA, is something that is longed for deeply, but not necessarilly pursured wholeheartedly.
I want to touch on the other points as well, when i can.