Lyric Wins Two Indie Channel Music Awards

Posted on May 3, 2013 by Jen in Notable Activities

Congratulations to Teri “Lyric” Green, the winner of two brand spankin’ new Indie Channel Music Awards!

Lyric’s song “Scars” won the Indie Channel Music Awards for Best Rap Recording and Best Rap Song. The song features a haunting mix of Lyric’s rhythmic rapping and Gabrielle Taryn’s soaring vocals. And frankly, I’ve had the song stuck firmly in my head since the first time I heard it.

Listen to “Scars” on Lyric’s ReverbNation page.

Lyric had this to say about the experience:

“It was phenomenal because I performed the night prior. As I was walking to take the stage, you could hear people saying things like ‘she’s amazing,’ ‘really talented,’ and ‘she’s a natural star.’ Then they would high-five me — even kids. I felt like I accomplished more than an award. I captured their hearts.”

Learn more about Take the Stage fan favorite Lyric’s recent accolades and activities.

We here at YOBI.tv couldn’t be happier for you, Lyric. And girl — you are a natural star!

Luke James Marches On with Rodney “Darkchild” Jerkins

Posted on April 25, 2013 by Jen in Notable Activities

Take the Stage fan favorite Luke James was in LA this week recording his song “Marching On” with Rodney “Darkchild” Jerkins. A private recording session with the famous songwriter and producer was part of his prize package for being one of our Take the Stage Season 1 Winners.

“Although, the time in the studio was quick it was really amazing to be able to have this experience with Darkchild. I am excited to see what he does with the final cut of Marching On.” — Luke James

Need more Luke James? Grab his new album Brooklyn Love, now available on iTunes and other online music retailers.

“My first album “Brooklyn Love” has been a dream of mine for sometime and finishing that a few months ago was a monumental accomplishment in both my musical career and just my life. It is a great feeling being finished with an endeavor like an 18 song album and being very proud with the final product is an even greater feeling. I couldn’t have done this without all the help I received from my band, the studio I recorded at (Little Elephant Recording), the awesome people who donated to help me pay for the album and of course, my muse, my love, Sammi.” — Luke James

You can also connect with Luke on Facebook and Twitter, and check out his site LukeJamesLive.com.

We here at YOBI.tv wish Luke all the best, and we too can’t wait to hear what Darkchild does with his already great song!

YOBI.tv Season 6 Is Underway

Posted on April 15, 2013 by Jen in What's New, YOBIAct, YOBIFilm, YOBIPics, YOBISing

We are happy to announce that Season 6 of our YOBI.tv talent contests is now underway!

As always, our contests are free to enter and are decided by the votes of our YOBI community members. Winners of our YOBIAct contest win roles in the cast of an upcoming YOBI.tv webseries. Winners of our YOBIFilm and YOBIPics contests win spots in the film crew of an upcoming YOBI.tv webseries. Winners of our YOBISing contests win spots on our Take the Stage webseries.

If you know of any aspiring or independent actors, performers, filmmakers, photographers, singers, or musical artists, please let them know about YOBI.tv. We’d love to have them!

YOBISing Season 5 Winners and Take the Stage 2 Artists

Posted on April 8, 2013 by Jen in Take the Stage Production Blog, YOBISing

Congratulations to Alaina Jordan, Annie Wildgen, Kate Turner, Kirsten Collins, Laura Burke, Lindsay Alward, Meggan Archey, Melanie Ungar, Nora Collins, and Tyler Noel — our Season 5 YOBISing Winners and cast members of Take the Stage 2 with Johnny Wright!

These ten artists will compete on Take the Stage 2 for a $50,000 music management contract with Johnny Wright’s Wright Entertainment Group and YOBI.tv!

Alaina won for her song You Didn’t Deserve Me

Annie won for her song When Things Fall Apart

Kate won for her song Baby No

Kirsten won for her song Hungry

Laura won for her song Waiting

Lindsay won for her song Sail Away

Meggan won for her song Bittersweet

Melanie won for her song Deeper for You

Nora won for her song Dimples Filled with Lies

Tyler won for her song Lights On

Watch Alaina, Annie, Kate, Kirsten, Laura, Lindsay, Meggan, Melanie, Nora, and Tyler react to the news that they’ve won during their interviews with YOBI.tv host Danielle Ryan and Take the Stage 2 mentor Johnny Wright.

Lyric’s Journey Continues

Posted on March 28, 2013 by Jen in Notable Activities

All of us here in the YOBI.tv family send a huge congrats out to Teri “Lyric” Green!

You remember Lyric. She was a fan favorite on the first season of Take the Stage. She got a standing ovation for her first performance from one-and-only Johnny Wright. She completed a rigorous 50 Mics in 60 Days self-challenge. And she wrote a song called “Scars” (which features fellow Take the Stager Gabrielle Taryn) that both Johnny Wright and superstar producer/songwriter Rodney “Darkchild” Jerkins really dug during the live finale of the Take the Stage series.

Listen to Lyric’s song “Scars” on her ReverbNation page

Well…Lyric is at it again!

She was featured this month in the Industry All Access New Artist Spotlight, which named her “Chicago’s Hottest Star.” The IAA story is a great interview that ranges on topics from how Lyric discovered her own talent, how her experiences influence her both personally and professionally, and how she through her art can transmute pain into beauty. Definitely a must-read!

And…as if that we’re enough…

Lyric’s song “Scars” has been nominated for an Indie Music Channel Award in not one but two categories: Best Rap Recording and Best Rap Song! And — as an added bonus — Lyric will be performing out in LA at the renowned Ocean Way Recording Studio at both the VIP Party on April 27 and the actual Awards Show on April 28!

Congratulations again, Lyric, for rocking and rapping your way to the top!

Katelyn Rose Goes to Pop Star Bootcamp

Posted on February 5, 2013 by Jen in Notable Activities

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Katelyn Rose has been on quite the ride for the past year. Her latest adventure: pop star bootcamp with the one-and-only Johnny Wright’s dream team of music industry experts!

Mouse over the pic for more info about who she is, where she’s been, and why you’ll soon be seeing her on the pop music charts. Then watch the video of Katelyn’s amazing journey — from the YOBISing Contest, to winning $20,000 and a music management contract with Johnny Wright on Take the Stage, to pop star bootcamp with Johnny’s team of industry professionals.

YOBI.tv’s YOBISing Contest Offers Opportunities for Singers

Posted on December 13, 2012 by Jen in YOBISing

If you are a singer who writes and performs your own songs, you should join the YOBI.tv community and enter the YOBISing Singing Contest. Here’s why:

Increase Your Visibility - One of the hardest things for an independent musician to do is to find people to listen to and appreciate their music. The YOBI.tv community respects and appreciates all types of music, and we enjoy discovering new artists.

Grow Your Network - Musicians today understand the importance of engaging with their fans. Becoming an active member of the YOBI.tv community will help you expand both your fan base and your professional network.

Win Cash and Career Opportunities - Independent musicians are looking for their big break. YOBI.tv can be this break: the top finishers in our YOBISing Contest move on to compete on our Take The Stage unscripted reality contest webseries for cash prizes and a management contract with none other than Johnny Wright!

If you are an aspiring singer, what are you waiting for? Join us today!

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Luke James’ Brooklyn Love

Posted on December 4, 2012 by Jen in Notable Activities

We at YOBI.tv are happy to announce the release of Luke James‘ album Brooklyn Love!

Don’t know who Luke James is? You should!

Luke placed third on the first season of our Take the Stage webseries, featuring Johnny Wright and Rodney “Darkchild” Jerkins.

Show Luke some love and grab his Brooklyn Love album from iTunes or Bandcamp.

Congrats Luke!

Katelyn, Take The Stage, and YOBI in the WC Press

Posted on November 1, 2012 by Jen in In the Press

The WC Press featured a nice interview of Katelyn Rose, winner of YOBI.tv‘s Take The Stage webseries!

Read the interview (on page 31) of the WC Press, or just click on the pic!

Katelyn Rose Signed by Johnny Wright – It’s Official!

Posted on October 31, 2012 by Jen in In the Press, What's New, YOBISing

We are excited to announce Katelyn Rose — the winner of our YOBI.tv Take The Stage webseries — has been officially signed by Johnny Wright’s Wright Entertainment Group!

Katelyn Rose is the winner of the first season of YOBI.tv and Myspace’s “Take the Stage” contest and the newest protégé of world-renowned music manager Johnny Wright. She will soon begin a life-changing journey as she enters music industry boot camp at Wright’s Florida compound and moves closer to realizing her dreams of being the world’s next pop sensation.

Read the whole New WEG Artist: Katelyn Rose blog post on the WEG website.

Congratulations again to Katelyn from the entire YOBI.tv family!

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