Good Girl

Hey...you...reading this...wanna dive into a nostalgic daydream with me real quick? Xscape playing in the background, sitting on the sofa just vibin' to the sound of the 90s. I hear it in my head...

Don't you ever yearn for that old school music? That music that put you in the mood at the sound of the beat drop? The 'vibe approved', turn ya speakers up, get up & dance, sing-along if you wanted to-type music?

The type of music that made you wanna learn more about the artist(s); made you want to buy tickets to their concerts; made you want to stand in line for new released albums?

Well, if you're in this daydream with me: SNAP OUT OF IT because have I got a treat for YOU!

Introducing GOOD GIRL!! I am absolutely IN LOVE with this group! They have that old school feel with the new school attitude & I am diggin every bit of it!

I've been searching for months now trying to come across an artist...or a group...that will give me that feeling of, "Ooooooweeeeee, I liiiike"...well, here ya go.

If you were ever a fan of Destiny's Child, Xscape, En Vogue, SWV, TLC, then you will fall in love with this dynamic foursome just as I have.

They give you harmony; they give you melody; they give you dance moves for days! Their sound is their own but you definitely have to admire their ability to blend in with whatever decade their hearts pull them to sing towards.

Meet the GIRLS:
(L:R) Arielle, Megan Nicolle, Bobbi, & J.L.

Hailing from Philly, the birthplace of legends and legends to be, you have the chill one, the fierce one, the charmer, and the silly one. Arielle is the laid back, sweetheart, while Megan is the leader of the group: always keeping them on their toes. Bobbi gives 'girl next door' a whole new meaning; all while J.L. keeps the group grounded & laughing. Their personalities shine through their videos & their chemistry is volcanic! I literally cannot think of a better foursome right now.

All between the ages of 21 & 23, these ladies are just getting started. The fierce foursome has been blowing up YouTube --where I discovered them-- ever since they auditioned for America's Got Talent in 2016. They acquired thousands of fans literally overnight! Singing Xscape's hit "Don't Let Go", they had the entire audience cheering, singing along, and rooting for their success on the show. Despite the fact they were kicked off the show in a later episode, it didn't stop their shine. Their signing with Warner Music Group was a big step in the direction for them to dominate your speakers!

Let's support the artists that are actually bringing talent back to the radio, shall we? Go--right now-- and like their FACEBOOK page; follow them on TWITTER and IG. You can pick up their EP "Goodie (The Appetizer)" on iTunes...just click here. And make sure you visit their website for the latest updates on performances, videos, and more.  >>> GOOD GIRL website <<< You really do not want to NOT be in the loop when this volcano erupts!

I'll leave you guys & gals with one more video before I sign off...as always, I love music, I love what I do, I do what I love. Here's their mashup of girl group songs that I'm sure you'll enjoy as much as I do...

Good Girl with "Girl Group Mashup"

#ThankMeLater

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xoxo,
Rachel Marie
The Underground Artistry
Another site...not just another blog.


DISCLAIMER: I do not own the rights to any of the material herein; it is solely for promotional purposes to engage an audience. For licensed material and copyright information, please visit the website for the artists given herein. 

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I'm vibin' while I'm typing this up & let me tell you...I can't stop bobbin' my head & rockin' to the beat! The music just flows...you know you've heard those online radio stations that have songs playing back-to-back that just don't sync up! This is not one of those stations...tune in & find out for yourself.

You won't be disappointed!

Y'all know I wouldn't lie to y'all or link y'all to anything I wouldn't listen to, myself.

Thank me later!
xoxo,
Rachel Marie
The Underground Artistry

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Registering Your Music With BMI or ASCAP

Hello ladies & gents; it's your favorite writer here...hope all is well where ever you all may be.

Today I'm going to give a little insight on how to properly register your music. I'm going to take a break from the interviews just for a second because there are so many artists that do not know how to properly register their music. Well today I'm going to help you out with this issue.

First let me clarify that registering your music with BMI or ASCAP and/or with the copyright office are unrelated, yet both should be done as soon as possible. Today, I'll be talking about solely registering with either of the PROs listed. 

If you are an indie artist, you should register your music yourself; however, if you have a publisher then your publisher is the one that will be registering your music for you.

Let's get started.

BMI

First off, you'll want to be a member of BMI. It's simple to become a member and there's no annual fees or application fees. Just simply go to the BMI website, sign up, and go from there.

Now, registering your music with BMI is painless. BMI does not need a copy of your song; you do not have to pay anything to register; and best of all, you can do it online. The most efficient way to register is through your online account and your song(s) will be available in BMI's repertoire catalog almost immediately; usually the next day. However, for a song that does not auto-register when you fill out the online information, it can take up to 7 business days for the song(s) to reflect in the catalog. 

Click here for a video to show you step by step how to register your song(s) with BMI.

ASCAP

Just like BMI, you have to be a member in order to register your song(s) with ASCAP. If you're not a member, you'll have to go to their website, sign up to become a member, pay their application fee--which is a one time fee of $50--then you'll be able to begin registering your song(s) within the next 5-7 days.

Similar to BMI, you can register completely on line. When you get into your account, you'll have three tabs across the right of your screen: My Membership, My Catalog, My Royalties. You would need to click on 'My Catalog' and then proceed to the tab that reads 'Register A Work'. 

If there are other writers or singers on the song(s) you're registering, each individual's name and title would need to be listed. This will ensure each person receives the portion of royalty owed to them.

If there is a publisher that is registering the music, then the royalty distribution is almost always 50-50, in which will be an option to fill out when you get to that field of the form. However, this is something that will be in the contract had you --the artist-- signed with a third party publisher. 

Click here for a video walk-through of how to register your music with ASCAP

When registering with either of these PROs, you'll be asked if your music contains medleys or samples, if it's a work associated with a public domain, song duration, and more. Some of the information is optional, some is mandatory. 

There is so much yet so little that goes into registering your music with a PRO. If you are creating and releasing music that is not registered, you're practically giving away your music for free. PROs are the front line army between your MUSIC and your MONEY. Get paid! Register your music TODAY!

Visit the links below if you are trying to sign up with either of these PROs and to learn more about them.

BMI

ASCAP

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Rachel Marie, the writer

The Underground Artistry

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