Misplaced Pages

This is an old revision of this page, as edited by HeyJohnWhatsYourNameAgain (talk | contribs) at 12:04, 22 October 2010 (moved WeMix.com to WeMix: SoundCloud isn't SoundCloud.com :P). The present address (URL) is a permanent link to this revision, which may differ significantly from the current revision.

A major contributor to this article appears to have a close connection with its subject. It may require cleanup to comply with Misplaced Pages's content policies, particularly neutral point of view. Please discuss further on the talk page. (September 2008) (Learn how and when to remove this message)

This article contains promotional content. Please help improve it by removing promotional language and inappropriate external links, and by adding encyclopedic text written from a neutral point of view. (September 2008) (Learn how and when to remove this message)

WeMix is an online music creation community and user-generated record label founded in 2007 by hip-hop star and award-winning actor Christopher "Ludacris" Bridges headquartered in New York City. It is a privately held joint venture between Ludacris’ Disturbing tha Peace label and MegaMobile TV (a company founded by veteran TV creator Matthew Apfel). Officially launched in April 2008, the service is a social network as well as a content browsing/filtering structure similar to YouTube. The site is free to all users and works on an internet-advertising business model.

Overview

WeMix allows artists to interact, share their music, give feedback, and collaborate with other artists. It is designed to appeal to both musicians and music fans. WeMix allows users to upload to 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 different method of entry into the music industry.

The site also features Luda's Blog, photos, a store (the Gear Garage), and news about WeMix artists and the music world.

As of October 20th, 2010, Atlanta rapper QPee has the most plays for any one song with 1,971,025 total plays for his song "Looking 4 Me." QPee is also ranked number 1 of 67,822 total artists in terms of song plays.

Methodology

Rather than use traditional A&R 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 social network 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 songs by collaborating with star musicians like Ludacris and with the entire WeMix community.

WeMix 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.

References

1. "Ludacris and Chef Chris Yeo open California-based Straits restaurant serving Singaporean cuisine". The Sunday Paper. 2008-04-27. Retrieved 2008-05-07.
2. "Ludacris to Launch Online Music Community". XXL Mag. 2008-03-20. Retrieved 2008-05-07.
3. "Ludacris, MegaMobile TV Partner For WeMix.com". Billboard.biz. 2008-03-20. Retrieved 2008-05-07.
4. "Ludacris Enters A Joint Venture For, "WeMix.com"". RealTalk NY. 2008-03-20. Retrieved 2008-05-07.
5. "Rapper Ludacris launches social music web". 2008-03-20. Retrieved 2008-05-07.

External links

• WeMix.com
• WeMix.com at MySpace

• Misplaced Pages articles with possible conflicts of interest from September 2008
• Articles with a promotional tone from September 2008
• Entertainment websites
• Internet advertising and promotion
• Internet properties established in 2008
• Social network services