Moving to LA...

digiman · 2nd January 2006

What up folk. I'm making the move from the A to the LA in March of this year to get my grind on out there. I don't really know a lot about the area and wanted to find out where the industry folk hang out at and also where are some cool spots to hang out at in general.

LA, holla...

d.dot · 2nd January 2006

There's an industry night at Stevies' in the Valley on either Wed. or Thurs. night. I think Interscope host. I've never gone, but my lil' chica has. She told me cats are in the spot passing out cards and whatnot. Who knows if it will still be going down in March. Hit me up then and I'll let you know.

Good luck on your move. thumbsup

EngineEars · 3rd January 2006

I'm not trying to discourage you from movin to LA, but why would you want to leave an urban music goldmine like the ATL if that's what you do? That scene here can be really really frustrating unless you already got the hookup from there or NY.

Besides, you can dedicate way more money to gear while living there. Now that money I use to spend on gear just goes to the roof over my head and car insurance each month. It's a hard life for a G.S. (Also you'll need to import some sweet tea into this beeytch.)

To answer your question for that genre I would definitely get in good with the various DJ's and clubs, other producers, engineers, artist and studios, local music stores, the blunt man and soon you'll be sitting in front of A&R's on the regular. I'll introduce you to some crews when you get here if you'd like.

Good luck!

thumbsup

digiman · 3rd January 2006

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Originally Posted by EngineEars

I'm not trying to discourage you from movin to LA, but why would you want to leave an urban music goldmine like the ATL if that's what you do? That scene here can be really really frustrating unless you already got the hookup from there or NY.

The music scene ain't what it used to be in "A". There are only a few more major labels with offices here and a lot of the big publishing operations have moved on, as well. Also, if you ain't on the Dirty/Crunk tip, you gets no love.... My flow is more urban/R&B and doesn't really lend itself to the the Dirty sound. Also, my other half works in the film industry and there's definitely more work in LA for her there. But your point is well taken. You can be a big fish in a small pond if you make the right connects. But since the dirty ain't really my flow, I'm on my way to Cali in March.

EngineEars · 3rd January 2006

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Originally Posted by digiman

I'm on my way to Cali in March.

Bring some sweet tea.

digiman · 3rd January 2006

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Originally Posted by EngineEars

Bring some sweet tea.

Along wit fish and grits and all the pimp ish too, huh?

BTW, can you get collard greens out there

Smitty Boy · 4th January 2006

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Originally Posted by digiman

Along wit fish and grits and all the pimp ish too, huh?

BTW, can you get collard greens out there

Hell yeah!!!! At M&M's Soul Food and Roscoe's Chicken & Waffles.

picksail · 4th January 2006

You are more than welcome to come hang with us.

WideawakE · 4th January 2006

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Originally Posted by EngineEars

Bring some sweet tea.

haha, yes! what do yall know about Bojangles sweet tea

that stuff is magic

2nd January 2006	#1
digiman Gear addict Joined: Dec 2002 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 435 Thread Starter	Moving to LA... What up folk. I'm making the move from the A to the LA in March of this year to get my grind on out there. I don't really know a lot about the area and wanted to find out where the industry folk hang out at and also where are some cool spots to hang out at in general. LA, holla...

3rd January 2006	#3
EngineEars Gear addict Joined: Jul 2004 Location: LA Posts: 460	I'm not trying to discourage you from movin to LA, but why would you want to leave an urban music goldmine like the ATL if that's what you do? That scene here can be really really frustrating unless you already got the hookup from there or NY. Besides, you can dedicate way more money to gear while living there. Now that money I use to spend on gear just goes to the roof over my head and car insurance each month. It's a hard life for a G.S. (Also you'll need to import some sweet tea into this beeytch.) To answer your question for that genre I would definitely get in good with the various DJ's and clubs, other producers, engineers, artist and studios, local music stores, the blunt man and soon you'll be sitting in front of A&R's on the regular. I'll introduce you to some crews when you get here if you'd like. Good luck! thumbsup __________________ "To be a good engineer you NEED to HEAR to make sure you gettin whatcha want THE WAY ya want it." Ray Charles

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2nd January 2006	#2
d.dot Lives for gear Joined: Mar 2004 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 534	There's an industry night at Stevies' in the Valley on either Wed. or Thurs. night. I think Interscope host. I've never gone, but my lil' chica has. She told me cats are in the spot passing out cards and whatnot. Who knows if it will still be going down in March. Hit me up then and I'll let you know. Good luck on your move. thumbsup

4th January 2006	#8
picksail Lives for gear Joined: Nov 2002 Location: Hollywood Posts: 3,632	You are more than welcome to come hang with us.