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| {{Infobox website | |||
| {{COI|date=September 2008}} | |||
| | name = WEMIX | |||
| {{Advert|date=September 2008}} | |||
| | owner = ] | |||
| ⚫ | ''' |
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| | logo = weMix.jpg | |||
| | logo_size = 225px | |||
| | company_type = Private | |||
| | foundation = ], ] (2007) | |||
| | location_city = ], ] | |||
| | location_country = ] | |||
| | area_served = Worldwide | |||
| | key_people = ] (creator), Matthew Apfel | |||
| | num_employees = | |||
| | url = | |||
| | registration = Not required | |||
| | launch_date = April 2008 | |||
| | current_status = Closed | |||
| | language = ] | |||
| | advertising = | |||
| | website_type = ], online audio platform | |||
| | num_users = 67,848 (October 2010) | |||
| }} | |||
| ⚫ | '''WeMix''' was an online music creation community and user-generated record label founded in 2007 by hip-hop musician and actor ] and reality TV show producer Matt Apfel.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://venturebeat.com/2008/06/09/rap-star-ludacris-launches-online-record-label-wemix/|title=Rap star Ludacris launches online record label Wemix {{!}} VentureBeat|website=venturebeat.com|date=9 June 2008 |language=en-US|access-date=2017-10-20}}</ref> It was a privately held joint venture between Ludacris’ ] label and MegaMobile TV (a company founded by Apfel).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sundaypaper.com/More/Archives/tabid/98/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2245/Coast-to-coast.aspx|title=Ludacris and Chef Chris Yeo open California-based Straits restaurant serving Singaporean cuisine |date=2008-04-27|access-date=2008-05-07|publisher=]}}</ref> The site was a social network that featured a content browsing/filtering structure similar to ]. WeMix allowed artists to interact, share their music, give feedback, and collaborate with other artists. The site was free to all users and had an internet-advertising business model.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.xxlmag.com/online/?p=20445|title=Ludacris to Launch Online Music Community|date=2008-03-20|access-date=2008-05-07|publisher=]}}</ref> | ||
| ==Overview== | |||
| The website allows aspiring artists to interact, share their music, give feedback, and collaborate with other artists. Designed to appeal to both musicians and music fans, WeMix features a library of thousands of original songs, beats, vocals, and more all of which can be commented and voted upon. Due to the involvement of established artists such as Ludacris, the website offers a unique method of entry into the music industry for the top-rated artists.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.biz/bbbiz/content_display/industry/e3if26c477dec6a96f0566aebb8a4fa287f|title=Ludacris, MegaMobile TV Partner For WeMix.com |date=2008-03-20|accessdate=2008-05-07|publisher=]}}</ref> | |||
| In December 2011, the website underwent maintenance and has not been active since. | |||
| The site also features , photos, a store (), and about WeMix artists and the music world. | |||
| ⚫ | ==References== | ||
| As of November 27, R&B/Pop artist Charles Brandon (SCB) has the most plays for any one song with 2,032,248 total plays for his song "Keep Up" (produced by Kadis & Sean). Charles Brandon (SCB) is also ranked 2nd of 52,413 total artists on the site. Atlanta rapper QPee is ranked number 1 of 52,413 total artists. | |||
| == Methodology == | |||
| WeMix has built a new model for creating music and discovering new talent. Rather than use traditional ] methods such as auditions or talent scouts, WeMix uses its artist community as an A&R department and focus group. Artists upload their tracks and gain access to a suite of ] tools to help them promote their music to friends and fans across the web. Members collaborate with each other to give real feedback, share new ideas for music, and make original songs. The artists with the most plays and votes get a shot to turn their demos into polished, hit songs — by collaborating with star musicians like Ludacris and with the entire WeMix community.<ref>{{cite web|title=Ludacris Enters A Joint Venture For, “WeMix.com”|url=http://realtalkny.rawkus.com/2008/03/topic/topic/news/ludacris-enters-a-joint-venture-for-wemixcom/|publisher=RealTalk NY|date=2008-03-20|accessdate=2008-05-07}}</ref> | |||
| Unlike ], WeMix is not a one-time contest. It is an ongoing community for artists who want to share ideas and collaborate on music, with a TV series following their musical journeys. Other sites such as MusicNation, Famecast and SoundClick use a similar model, but lack the involvement of an established artist.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.crainsnewyork.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080320/FREE/30160762|title=Rapper Ludacris launches social music web|date=2008-03-20|accessdate=2008-05-07}}</ref> | |||
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| Type of business | Private |
|---|---|
| Type of site | Social network service, online audio platform |
| Available in | English |
| Founded | New York, New York (2007) |
| Headquarters | New York, New York, U.S. |
| Area served | Worldwide |
| Owner | ] |
| Key people | Ludacris (creator), Matthew Apfel |
| Registration | Not required |
| Users | 67,848 (October 2010) |
| Launched | April 2008 |
| Current status | Closed |
WeMix was an online music creation community and user-generated record label founded in 2007 by hip-hop musician and actor Christopher "Ludacris" Bridges and reality TV show producer Matt Apfel. It was a privately held joint venture between Ludacris’ Disturbing tha Peace label and MegaMobile TV (a company founded by Apfel). The site was a social network that featured a content browsing/filtering structure similar to YouTube. WeMix allowed artists to interact, share their music, give feedback, and collaborate with other artists. The site was free to all users and had an internet-advertising business model.
In December 2011, the website underwent maintenance and has not been active since.
References
- "Rap star Ludacris launches online record label Wemix | VentureBeat". venturebeat.com. 9 June 2008. Retrieved 2017-10-20.
- "Ludacris and Chef Chris Yeo open California-based Straits restaurant serving Singaporean cuisine". The Sunday Paper. 2008-04-27. Retrieved 2008-05-07.
- "Ludacris to Launch Online Music Community". XXL Mag. 2008-03-20. Retrieved 2008-05-07.