NOMINATE SOMEONE FOR MYSPACE IMPACT AWARDSComprehensive Music Business Consulting/Education, Artist Development, and Publicity with a personal touch since 2002! Specializes in R&B, Hip-Hop, and Gospel
PARTIAL CLIENT LIST
INDIVIDUALS:
James Auburn Keyboardist/Arranger Boston, MA Management/Publicity
Bernardo Drummer and Guitarist Hong Kong, Finland, and Boston, MA Strategic Planning
Nicole Borger Brazilian Folk Singer Sao Paulo Brazil Publicity Cold Truth Founder of Illmuzik.com Los Angeles Advice Tony Boyer Songwriter and Vocalist Colorado Advice DL Hip-Hop Artist Boston, MA Bio and Press Kit Assistance Dude Robin Singer and Songwriter Boston. MA Advice
Andrea Capozzoli Vocalist and Songwriter Boston, MA - Strategic Planning, Press Kit
Bobby Daltry Songwriter Portland, OR Advice, Intermediary Functions and Conflict Resolution
Ann Dolan Songwriter Boston, MA Advice, Publicity, and Radio Promo Estee Maria Vocalist New York City, NY Advice and Bio Alex Evans Bassist Chicago, IL Bio and Advice Fiona Vocalist England Advice and Song Critique
Gabrielle Goodman International R&B/Jazz Vocal Recording Artist Radio Promo and Admin Help
Marcus Johnson Manager Artist Services, Songwriting, Strategic Planning Patrick Johnson Lyricist Boston, MA Songwriting Tera Johnson Singer and Songwriter Los Angeles, CA Advice Kudisan Kai Vocalist Radio Promo
Jonathan King Vocalist and Background Singer for Michael McDonald Florida Advice and Networking
Billy Kincaid Hip-Hop Artist Barbados Advice Amanda Lazar Vocalist Los Angeles, CA Back Vocals
John Maragos Engineer (Toby Lightman) New York Sales and Vocals see I-POP
Belinda McIlvaine Vocalist and Songwriter Boston, MA Press Kit Materials and Audition Prep
Pete Marriott Producer [Formerly of Goodfellaz] (Cheryl Pepsii Riley) Bronx, NY Advice
Flav Martin Acoustic Guitarist Rhode Island Pamela Martinez Composer/Artist Boston, MA Strategic Planning
Tristan Mayfield Vocallist Fitchburg, MA Advice, Songwriting, and Vocal Instruction
Nikki G. Vocalist Chicago, IL Song Critique Maestro Picatta Producer Dover, NH Advice Eanan Patterson Composer Ireland Advice and Copyright Help Ralph Rosen Composer Boston, MA Publicity Walter Robinson Director Boston, MA Production Assistance Ryan Rothmeyer New York Advice and Bio Edit
Clayton Savage Recording artist whose credits include The Furious Five, Kool Moe Dee, Sugar Hill Gang, BET Video Soul, Grandmaster Melle Mel and more Publicity
Danielle Scott Vocalist and Educator - Boston, MA Adjunct Publicity Spirit Vocalist Boston, MA Vocal Training (managed by M.C. Spice) Karl Steudel Pianist and Songwriter Boston, MA Songwriting
Jesse Jaeo Tolbert Producer and Engineer (Ying Yang Twins) Texas see TKO in Resume
Vex Bliss Indigenous Womb Washington, DC Advice Lewis West Producer Boston, MA Songwriting and Intermediary Functions Brian Wilson AKA Briwil Producer Philadelphia, PA Advice and Song Critique Darcel Wilson Vocalist Boston, MA Bio
And I often answer a host of individual questions by countless members of Okayplayer.com in threads, emails, and instant messages
COMPANIES:
Black Frost Audio Speaker Design and DJ services Boston, MA Strategic Planning and Publicity
The Boston Hip-Hop Alliance an Ask Darcie initiative Capone & Family Records Hip-Hop Label Boston, MA Advice
City of Boston Hip-Hop Roundtable Boston, MA Workshop Leader, Music Business
DreamKatcher Artist Roster Pop Production Company Miami, FL Bios FMSound.net (as a contributing writer) Texas
Ghostbeats Entertainment Hip-Hop Production Company New York City, NY Bio
Harlem Book Fair of Roxbury Publicity Headstrate Entertainment Gospel Publishing Company Virginia Advice and Bio
Hip-Hop Anonymous Hip-Hop Showcase Boston, MA Publicity and Strategic Planning
Hip-Hop Mecca - Boston, MA - returning Music Business and Vocal teacher Jordans April Salon and Boutique Atlanta, GA Business Advising Kayper Beats Production Company California Advice Level One Entertainment Event Promotion Boston, MA Mass Industry Committee Event Promotion Boston, MA Microsoft MSN Music Road Tour Logistics Assistance for Boston visit MusicBizAdvice.com (as a contributing writer) Los Angeles, CA Neblina Records Detroit, MI, Raleigh, NC, and Quito, Ecuador NEMO Boston, MA Panelist and Moderator
Oscar Micheaux Repertory Theater Company Boston, MA Publicity and Strategic Planning
Roxbury Action Committee Roxbury, MA Publicity Shofar Be Tzion Groton, CT Songwriting True Hip-Hop Culture Program Boston, MA Judge
GROUPS:
The Chapter Hip-Hop Group Founded by ?uestlove of The Roots Las Vegas Advice
The Cool Grape Goodness formerly of Boston, MA Bios and Back Vocals Dream/Clone Hip-Hop Boston, MA Bios
The Eclectic Collective Jazz/R&B/Rock/Hip-Hop Boston, MA Publicity for show with Digable Planets
Everpresent Electronica Boston, MA Administration Ilyas and DonWill two thirds of Tanya Morgan Advice The Iron Triangle - Conscious Hip-Hop Ohio Bios LuvJones R&B Formerly of Boston, MA Administration Project Move Hip-Hop Boston, MA - Publicity for show with Digable Planets Sound Barrier Function Band Chicago, IL Bio Velvet Stylus R&B/Soul Boston, MA I serve as Lead Vocalist and Band Manager Weather Outpost 12/U.S.D.A.*Blues World/Blues/Eclectic Boston, MA
ADJUNCT PUBLICITY SPONSORSHIPS (as The Boston Hip-Hop Alliance)
Numark/Alesis/Akai Milestones 2006 Show (www.milestones2006.com) The Boston Beat Battle 2006 Peace Boston 2006 Start Peace Tee-Shirt Sponsorship Acquisitions and Pre-sales Berklee/Essence Take Back the Music Campaign Preliminary Judge
Hip-Hop Political Convention of Las Vegas/Hip-Hop DX Sudanese Relief Concert featuring Immortal Technique, dead prez, Goapele, One Be Lo, The Chapter, Jean Grae, and many others
WHAT PEOPLE SAY ABOUT ASK DARCIE...
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" "...Ask Darcie" has been very helpful to me in consulting me on sampling and publishing issues and I'd recommend her to anyone who wants to know more about the business of music."
-Pete Marriott: Record Producer & Hip-Hop Mainstay __________________________
"Darcie is a true deliverer of nothing but positive energy. With such a powerful voice and peaceful mind she can only be described as "uncontainable". Nothing stops her from achieving her dreams and it is her persistence that has given her the strength to come so far."
-Tera Johnson: Copyright Administrator for Chrysalis Music Publishing and Independent Jazz Vocalist and Songwriter __________________________
"Thanks so much - you are like an angel for our group!"
-Nick Terry, Producer __________________________
"Ms. Darcie Wicknick, your advice is priceless."
-Billy Kincaid, Hip-Hop Artist and Producer __________________________
" "... Ask Darcie" is an invaluable service for developing artists who are looking to break into the industry effectively. It pays to have a knowledgeable person like Darcie to consult with on music business issues. I recommend it to anyone."
-Darryl Reeves, Saxophonist and Producer __________________________
"I'd like to say that you are prompt and professional... definitely someone I see myself leaning on in the future for help; be it menial or massive... you are a Godsend!"
-DonWill of Tanya Morgan _________________________
"Anyone who has had the honor of having Darcie in their lives or business endeavors will say that those experiences have been immeasurably enriched by her presence. They would also testify that she possesses unlimited professional potential ...
"Darcie possesses qualities of an effective leader... a dynamic drive... a steady wellspring of ideas ... a warm, friendly openness... eagerness to listen... firmly stands her ground when the right thing must be done.
"Darcie's formidable work ethic is like none I've ever seen... Her dedication to groups, to organizations, to individuals is inspiring to witness. Her eternally bright and positive demeanor makes any work environment enjoyable [and productive.]
"Anyone with a business enterprise to run or a major project to develop needs Darcie around."
- James Auburn, Hip-Hop Historian/Educator, Professional Keyboardist, Music Director, Freelance Journalist, and Arranger __________________________
"Great info thus far!!! You're like a live version of Donald Passman's [All You Need to Know about the Music Business] book!!!! "
- Maurice Moss, Editor and Webmaster, FMSound.net __________________________
"I believe that what you're doing is a great asset to any musician willing to take the information in, or any interesed person. I really appreciate it."
-Steve A., Guitarist __________________________
"Darcie is a very kind, loving, beautiful, creative person and a great friend ! Darcie has what it takes to knock the music industry on its feet . Darcie writes songs that reach the heart and soul, the music will move you. Darcie is a fantastic writer. I know her band and what ever she does will make it. I see big things coming her way .
May God bless her and expand her territories. She truly deserves It ! Please take the time to review her music. You will find it truly worth your time listening to this talent she's been blessed with!"
- Bobby Daltry, Contemporary Christian, Country, and R&B Composer _________________________
"You've been very very very helpful and instrumental with what i'm trying to do and i just want to say thanks again and again and again for all of your help." - Aswad (Ozzie) Smith, Founder, Level One Entertainment and ..In"dus*trie..Nite (TM) _________________________
"Darcie-Nicole Wicknick offers personalized advice and assistance with music business issues. Specializing in R&B, Pop, Gospel, and Hip-Hop, Darcie is well-respected for her valuable knowledge and insight, notable among visitors to the Okayplayer message boards, as well as MusicBizAdvice.com, where you can read her articles. Take advantage of this valuable resource!"
Quoted from the LINK UP Page at Nunayufake.com (The Nunayufake Project, Positive Hip-Hop, New York City) _________________________
"Dear Darcie, I just wanted to thank you for all your insight. I read you advice columns any time i can (since i saw em on OKP)."
- Ru (Okayplayer.com user) _________________________
"U have some good info. I love your work."
-Stacy (BostonHipHopBoard.com user) _________________________
"...thank you for your time oh wise Jedi Master!"
-Ilyas, Artist/Writer ILWIL, Loud Minority Music, and Tanya Morgan _________________________
"She is so on her game and very reliable to help those in need. She has so much knowledge in her and her love both as an artist and a consultant. As a friend she is always there for me and as a artist she has lifted my career in just short amount of time. AskDarcie is the truth......"
-Das Dreher (AKA Metaphorick) Hip-Hop Artist, Promoter, Deejay, and Instructor, Boston, MA __________________________
"Your site has helped me for a long time unbeknownst to you!" -ChanEpic, Resident Producer for Soulow Records
Also a writer, producer, rapper, singer, founding member of the rap group Fahrenheit 451, current member of Tha StikUpKidz and The Chitlin Circus. __________________________
"Aloha! Thank you so much for your help! I really appreciate it. If you ever come to Hawaii, hit up ya boy! Surf and Salsa lessons on me :) "
- Rob, Founder of RR Productions, Honolulu, HI __________________________
"Ask Darcie, a consulting company owned by Darcie Wicknick, is a great resource for artists, producers and independent record labels. Darcie is a Music Business graduate of the esteemed Berklee School of Music and her insight is useful for all musicians who are serious about the music industry. Her consulting firm is affordable and her services are recommended for gospel industry professionals."
- Quoted from the GOSPEL RESOURCES page on SpencerGospel.com, the official website for Gospel recording artist Jocelyn Spencer - a Headstrate Entertainment and Gospel Publishing artist. __________________________
"I just wanted to say THANK YOU for being so helpful and sharing the knowledge you have of the industry.
"My experience has been that people in the industry are so hesitant to teach you anything about what they do out of fear you'll snake them and take their spot..so everytime I see you trying to educate people about things it helps me realize not everyone is out to keep the next person down...
"I'm completing my MA in Music Business and I learn something new every time I read *ANYTHING* you post - LOL.
"I should have saved myself a small fortune in student loans and just went to 'Darcie University' *smile* Thanks so much!"
-Sonya, Music Business Student and User of Okayplayer.com
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