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October 11, 2010
DIGIT Signs With E1 (formally KOCH Entertainment)/Royal Bloodline Records
(Atlanta, GA) - After two years and almost one hundred thousand dollars later, Atlanta’s own hip hop artist, Seven “Digit” Hughes lands a deal with the leading company in independent music, E1 (formally KOCH Entertainment)/Royal Bloodline Records.
Over the past few weeks, there have been negotiations between several labels and self managed rapper, “Digit” battled as to who to sign with. The business mogul and entertainer found himself in what he called, “A silent auction” between two local independent hip hop labels and prominent industry giant, E1 Entertainment (formally KOCH Entertainment) via Royal Bloodline Records. “They all seemed to have their advantages. But at the end of the day, when a giant like E1 comes your way and they’re willing to come to terms that you’re good with, how could I say no?” Says Digit.
Music isn’t all that occupies his mind. Seven is the founder of the Campaign for the Arts, a national initiative to keep the arts in schools. He also sits on the board of directors for the Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes Foundation as well.
Born in Brooklyn, NY and raised in South Carolina, Seven Hughes, a.k.a. “Digit” was introduced to the entertainment industry as a young child. At the age of three, he was making his mark in modeling and acting. As a pre-teen, he thrilled locals popping to Michael Jackson on the streets of New York.
For Digit, life was more complicated than just dancing and acting. It was a hustle and grind. As a product of a single parent home, he was forced to come up with creative ways to make money to provide himself the pleasures of a “normal” teenager. At age 14 he landed his first job working in the music industry for the South Carolina Record Pool (SCRP), where he learned the ins and outs of the business. That same year, he started a graphic design/printing business (www.7thwonder.com), which still exists today. Digit’s been a "Boss" since his youth.
After the years and sweat he has put into his craft, it was no surprise to his fans when Digit announced on FaceBook and Twitter this past weekend that the deal with E1/Royal Bloodline Records was being signed. “I’ve had tunnel vision for the past 27 months. I have obsessed about my craft. I’ve lived it all day, every day,” says Digit. “Something within me said that my day would come with this project,” he goes on to say. His first mix-tape, The Alter Ego & The Summer of Sum is set to drop this October.
Digit is scheduled to have his last performance as an Indie artist (which is also his performance as a signed artist with E1) on November 13th, 2010 at the Apache Café in Atlanta, GA. Doors open at 7pm and his performance will begin at 7:30pm.
Active Charity Participation:
Campaign for the Arts: Founded in 2009, by “Digit”, the mission of the Executives and Team of The Campaign for the Arts is to collectively help save the arts in schools worldwide, bring attention to artists of all genres, raise money for schools and not-for-profits and focus on providing solutions to issues that are plaguing our nations and our kids. Visit www.campaignforthearts.com for more info.
Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes Foundation (LLF): Headquartered in Stone Mountain, GA, the Lisa Lopes Foundation was developed in 2003. The mission of the LLF is to transform communities by providing access to basic Health, Education, Self-Awareness and Recreational Programs for children living in low-income communities within the US and underdeveloped communities within Central America. LLF programs center on developing and reinforcing life skills in Healthy Lifestyles, Financial Literacy, Career Development, Civic and Social Responsibility, and Cultural Arts and Awareness. Visit www.lisalopesfoundation.org for more info.
Harbor Conservatory for the Performing Arts: Harbor Conservatory for the Performing Arts, a division of Boys & Girls Harbor, is now celebrating 40 years of enriching lives through the arts, by offering high caliber, low-cost training in music, dance and theater to children and teens. Located in East Harlem, the Conservatory provides introductory, intermediate and pre-professional training to students ages 4-21. The Conservatory is unique in its focus on talent development through special ensembles, performances, career and college counseling, and placement. Students have been accepted into professional schools and conservatories, and have performed for commercials, sitcoms, public television, and on Broadway. While the Conservatory prepares young people for careers in the arts, it helps those who do not pursue this direction gain the skills they need to succeed in education, employment and positive community life. www.harborconservatory.org
About E1: KOCH Entertainment is the leading and fastest-growing independent music company in the U.S. KOCH's operations encompass record and video labels, music publishing, as well as distribution companies in the U.S. and Canada. KOCH Entertainment is the market leader among independent labels and distributors in both the U.S. and Canada and its record labels had the largest number of Billboard charting albums among independents in recent years.
"I'm excited about being apart of the E1/Royal Bloodline Records family and can't wait to get to work".
For more information on Seven “Digit” Hughes, please visit the following:
twitter.com/digitman7
facebook.com/digitman
digitmanmusic.com
- Seven Hughes, posted using BlogPress from my iPad
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Thursday, July 15, 2010
The Nite We Saved the Arts
July 8, 2010
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Contact: Phoenyx Reign
phoenyxreign@campaignforthearts.com
THE NITE WE SAVED THE ARTS
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Contact: Phoenyx Reign
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THE NITE WE SAVED THE ARTS
Eat, Drink & Save the Arts seems to be the theme for Hues Entertainment and DigitMan Music's upcoming event. This Charity Cocktail Party, hosted by Seven "Digit" Hughes, will be held in Atlanta at the eclectic and Southwestern themed, Agave Restaurant (242 Boulevard SE, Atl, GA 30312) from 5-8pm on Thursday, July 29, 2010.
The night will be filled with artists from all genres of "the arts". In addition to the fantastic cocktails that will be served, there will also be a complimentary buffet sponsored by Agave. "I feel that this night will unite artists from all sides and will help raise money to assist in our 10,000.00 commitment that we've made to The Harbor Conservatory for the Performing Arts in New York", says Seven "Digit" Hughes.
"Digit, founder of the Campaign for the Arts has committed himself to preserving the Arts and helping organizations and schools across the country save their Arts programs. Being also a board of director member of the Lisa Lopes Foundation, "Digit"is no novice to raising money and being about the community. He has been responsible for Branding the Foundation visually and through national media efforts. "The Arts and community unity has always been a passion of mine. As a youth, I' was a member of the Urban League and in the military I was the Vice President of the B.O.S.S. organization. The YMCA has also awarded me with countless Letters of Appreciation. But, now with the Lisa Lopes Foundation and the Campaign for the Arts, I feel that I have definitely found my calling in the community", Says Seven.
About the Campaign for the Arts
Founded in 2009, by “Digit”, the mission of the Executives and Team of The Campaign for the Arts is to collectively help save the arts in schools worldwide, bring attention to artists of all genres, raise money for schools and not-for-profits and focus on providing solutions to issues that are plaguing our nations and our kids. Visit www.campaignforthearts.com for more info.
About the Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes Foundation (LLF)
Headquartered in Stone Mountain, GA, the Lisa Lopes Foundation was developed in 2003. The mission of the LLF is to transform communities by providing access to basic Health, Education, Self-Awareness and Recreational Programs for children living in low-income communities within the US and underdeveloped communities within Central America. LLF programs center on developing and reinforcing life skills in Healthy Lifestyles, Financial Literacy, Career Development, Civic and Social Responsibility, and Cultural Arts and Awareness. Visit www.lisalopesfoundation.org for more info.
Harbor Conservatory for the Performing Arts, a division of Boys & Girls Harbor, is now celebrating 40 years of enriching lives through the arts, by offering high caliber, low-cost training in music, dance and theater to children and teens. Located in East Harlem, the Conservatory provides introductory, intermediate and pre-professional training to students ages 4-21. The Conservatory is unique in its focus on talent development through special ensembles, performances, career and college counseling, and placement. Students have been accepted into professional schools and conservatories, and have performed for commercials, sitcoms, public television, and on Broadway. While the Conservatory prepares young people for careers in the arts, it helps those who do not pursue this direction gain the skills they need to succeed in education, employment and positive community life. www.harborconservatory.org
Thursday, July 1, 2010
Management won't stay
Every since I started back with the music a few years ago, it's been crazy trying to find and KEEP a good manager. What is the problem? At first, just like the books say, "you're not going to get anyone who knows much about anything. They'll just want to help you because they believe in you".
But, if they don't know much, it will hinder the process and no money will be made. When money isn't made and people are working like mad men, they don't last long. They get burnt out quickly and fold. I know that management is hard and strenuous work. But if you're not cut out for it, or if you can't make your clients money, you shouldn't be in the business of management.
The job is about more than you. Its about your client "COMPLETELY". I understand that and can manage, however, professionals don't want to hear from the "talent". So, where does this leave me? I had to start and maintain an entire company with associates and employees just to get the word out about myself? I had to pay a branding company to brand me. It was all me. (outside of God) Then I found management and stayed still?
But now, where am I? Back to self-management and trusting in the other sides of my business to catapult me to the top! I'll be there soon.
Until I get there...
Peace and Blessings
Ya Boi, Digit
But, if they don't know much, it will hinder the process and no money will be made. When money isn't made and people are working like mad men, they don't last long. They get burnt out quickly and fold. I know that management is hard and strenuous work. But if you're not cut out for it, or if you can't make your clients money, you shouldn't be in the business of management.
The job is about more than you. Its about your client "COMPLETELY". I understand that and can manage, however, professionals don't want to hear from the "talent". So, where does this leave me? I had to start and maintain an entire company with associates and employees just to get the word out about myself? I had to pay a branding company to brand me. It was all me. (outside of God) Then I found management and stayed still?
But now, where am I? Back to self-management and trusting in the other sides of my business to catapult me to the top! I'll be there soon.
Until I get there...
Peace and Blessings
Ya Boi, Digit
Saturday, June 26, 2010
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