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Slowjam Powell

The CEO of R&B Soul....NOBODY Knows Slow Jams Better!

About Me

aXavier J. Powell aka Slowjam Powell, author of the books called, "Making Your Music Business HOT!" and "The 7 Laws of the Music Industry", is currently the radio personality of SLOWROTICA (Where R&B and Erotica Mingles) and is strong advocate for independent R&B artists.
Often called "The CEO of R&B Soul," Slowjam has survived in the music business for the past 19 years. Considered to be one of NY's premier Entertainment Personalities, he has formally done A&R for Motown, Columbia, and Select Records. He has also worked along side with Aaron Seawood managing Multi-Platinum artists Onyz and Faith Evans. A lover of House music, Slowjam has successfully produced music for Chubb Rock (The Chubbster House Remix), Teddy Pendergrass (Do You Believe In Love Remix), and other artists.
After speaking at many seminars in NY, Philadelphia, DC, AL, CA, TX, Atl, and even Japan, he developed his own seminars. The Art of War for the Unsigned Artists and Woman In Business: Dealing With P.M.S (Power, Men, and Sex) in the Music Industry was both successful and profitable. In 2007, he introduced UNLEASHING ABSOLUTE POWER which boasts the partnership with the famous Robert Greene (author of The 48 Laws of Power and The Art of Seduction).
Now, he is strategically focused on the R&B market. You can also check him out on the video show called, The Soul Experience, which also features independent Soul videos. So if your video is completed, please call his office regarding airplay. Slowjam Powell is now available to host your next music showcase and deliver compelling Keynotes at seminars geared toward the independent artist. He is also the co-founder of The I.S.M.A Awards (Independent Soul Music Awards) in NY.
As of September 1st 2006, Xavier J. Powell has jumped back in the executive seat. He has founded The Executive Music Business Suite, which is a High-End Consulting, Nero-linguistic Marketing, and Executive Music Seminar firm in Metro NYC. For more information on how this company can help grow your music business, please contact Shondell Clavis at [email protected] or call 212-252-5357
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My Interests

Music, meeting progressive people, skiing, jet-skiing, traveling, and movies.

I'd like to meet:

All R&B/Soul Artists, Producers, and Industry Executives that are serious about the music BUSINESS.

7 deadly Myspace Sins of the Unsigned Artist Part 2

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Music:

Classic RnB Slowjams and Classic Hip-Hop. Favorite artists include: Roberta Flack, Phyllis Hyman, Prince, Luther Vandross, Rochelle Ferrell, Will Downing, Terry Gresham, Johanna, Vudoo Soul, Tyra Kirkland, Naseem, Donna Black.........

Movies:

The Five Heartbeats, The Green Mile, Bridges of Madison County (I love this movie), Goodfellas, Friday, Brown Sugar, TROIS, Rush Hour II, Crash

Television:

What's Happening, Three's Company, Good Times, The Jeffersons, The Practice, Boston Public, CSI, Golden Girls (lol..Yes, them)

Books:

The 48 Laws of Power, The Art of Seduction, Confessions of a Record Producer, The 7 Laws of the Music Industry, Think and Grow Rich, Never Satistfied: How and Why Men Cheat, 33 Strategies of War, and others.

Heroes:

Jesus, My father and mother. Please take note that I'm on Myspace for networking and business ONLY. Please do not send anymore dating notes. Thank you

My Blog

My Thoughts in regards to Love.....

Friday, May 16, 2007 I've been on a roll as of late. Not far as dating, but in feeling good, confident and sexxy..lol. It's amazing the quality of people that you will meet when you feel really good ...
Posted by Slowjam Powell on Mon, 28 May 2007 07:04:00 PST

The Anatomy of a Music Business Buzz

The Anatomy of a Music Business BUZZ   By Xavier J. Powell     "I can't go off of the buzz because it's not reliable. I can tell you that 90% of these artists that have big buzzes i...
Posted by Slowjam Powell on Fri, 18 May 2007 08:29:00 PST

Slowjam Powell: Fires Back Regarding The Dark Rumors....

Slowjam Powell : Fires back regarding the rumors and the new seminar!   Recently, Xavier J. Powell aka Slowjam Powell came under fire regarding his new seminar tour, articles, books and result...
Posted by Slowjam Powell on Mon, 30 Apr 2007 11:38:00 PST

Are YOU a Purple Cow In the Music Business?

Are YOU a Purple Cow in the  Music Business?   By Xavier J. Powell   Following the traditional rules of music marketing just isn't enough anymore. Doing the same mix-tapes, performa...
Posted by Slowjam Powell on Wed, 04 Apr 2007 10:48:00 PST

7 Deadly Myspace Sins of the Unsigned Artist Video Blog

7 deadly Myspace Sins of the Unsigned Artist Intro Add to My Profile7 deadly Myspace Sins of the Unsigned Artist Part 2 Add to My Profile | More Videos | More V...
Posted by Slowjam Powell on Fri, 02 Mar 2007 11:02:00 PST

The DEATH of the A&R. The Home-Going Service

The DEATH of the A&R The Home-Going Service   By Xavier J. Powell   "The problem is no longer getting access to A&R's, it's giving these executives something that they can't get ...
Posted by Slowjam Powell on Thu, 22 Feb 2007 01:07:00 PST

The Secret Regarding The Music Business

The Secret Regarding The Music Business: How You CAN Be Successful!..:   By Xavier J. Powell   The Industry Thought Leader   I've been sitting back, looking at some recordin...
Posted by Slowjam Powell on Fri, 09 Feb 2007 05:42:00 PST

Balancing Love, Sex and the Music Business

Balancing Love,                             Sex and the Music Business ...
Posted by Slowjam Powell on Mon, 29 Jan 2007 05:21:00 PST

Your Marketing SUCKS in the Music Business

Does Your Marketing SUCK?                                ...
Posted by Slowjam Powell on Tue, 02 Jan 2007 12:24:00 PST

Absolute Power! The Article for the Unsigned Artist

Absolute Power! The Executive Way in the Music Business   By Xavier J. Powell     You've worked really hard this year to get to where you're at in the music industry. You've recorded,...
Posted by Slowjam Powell on Wed, 06 Dec 2006 10:36:00 PST