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| Author: | GeminiMALE40 [ Sun Nov 18, 2012 11:11 am ] |
| Post subject: | BILLBOARD |
I was wondering as to how many KJs use the billboard as a guide to decide what songs to buy???? |
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| Author: | Brian A [ Sun Nov 18, 2012 11:57 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: BILLBOARD |
Yes. I check billboard top 40 every now & then. I will download songs from well known artist such as TKeith, TSwift, Adele, Maroon5, KPerry, etc. The rest, only if requested by my singers. If requested that night, they’ll have it following night. |
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| Author: | Paradigm Karaoke [ Mon Nov 19, 2012 2:59 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: BILLBOARD |
having access to so many brands now on a per track basis, i just get what singers ask for. before that, billboard was not a winner in my area, but in others i'm sure it was. |
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| Author: | Bazza [ Mon Nov 19, 2012 9:23 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: BILLBOARD |
The original Billboard charts lost relevance decades ago as they were based on record sales which were inaccurate and eventually died along with the record stores. They actually publish the BDS charts now which are based on actual, monitored on-air spins. If you want to know what your audience is hearing on the radio, you should go straight to the horses mouth. Much easier to get the big picture than the Billboard website: BDS Charts Click the "New and Active" or "Most increased" links at the top to see the hot up-and-comers. CHR/Top 40 Active Rock Adult Contemporary Country Urban Alternative Triple A Smooth Jazz Rythmic Hot A/C Heritage Rock Urban A/C |
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| Author: | michaeldiapers [ Mon Nov 19, 2012 9:31 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: BILLBOARD |
It works for me. I'm in the city and I update my filler music every month or two using billboard. Their site is a bit of a pain because they use myspace to preview music, so I end up opening a youtube tab and toggle back and forth. Every song has to pass through my personal filter before it makes it into a playlist. No straight rap, has to have some melody in there. No slow songs, usually very little country, but ever since about 5-1-5-0 until now, there's been a lot more getting played. |
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| Author: | TroyVnd27 [ Mon Nov 19, 2012 9:35 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: BILLBOARD |
I absolutely use Billboard. I used to listen to the radio, but over the last few years, my tolerance for music has diminished substantially. I have come to appreciate peace & quiet! I don't go strictly by what is on the charts. I sample each song and use my head as to whether or not people will actually sing the songs. I buy very few on my own. I normally wait for someone to request it. However, it is a little bit different for my DJ/filler music. I am much more likely to buy an original artist rendition that I am to buy a karaoke rendition. Actually, playing the brand new originals is a great way to decide whether or not to buy - ya'll know how people hear a filler song and want to sing it. |
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| Author: | michaeldiapers [ Mon Nov 19, 2012 9:45 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: BILLBOARD |
TroyVnd27 wrote: I absolutely use Billboard. I used to listen to the radio, but over the last few years, my tolerance for music has diminished substantially. I have come to appreciate peace & quiet! Right there with you. I surprised a customer when I told him that I almost never turn on the radio in my car. He thought because I was a KJ, I must listen to music all the time. But when I leave the venue after hearing music for 5 hours, the last thing I want to do is listen to more. |
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| Author: | Brian A [ Mon Nov 19, 2012 10:04 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: BILLBOARD |
Bazza wrote: The original Billboard charts lost relevance decades ago as they were based on record sales which were inaccurate and eventually died along with the record stores. They actually publish the BDS charts now which are based on actual, monitored on-air spins. If you want to know what your audience is hearing on the radio, you should go straight to the horses mouth. Much easier to get the big picture than the Billboard website: BDS Charts Click the "New and Active" or "Most increased" links at the top to see the hot up-and-comers. This is why I love these forums, you learn something everyday. The sites listed will definitely change my download activity – for the better. Thanks, Bazza. |
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| Author: | Lonman [ Mon Nov 19, 2012 10:26 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: BILLBOARD |
I agree, never heard of the BDS before. I never use Billboard though for the reasons stated. I do go to the Sirius Top 40 station & look at what's playing (my daughter loves this station so I hear it whenever I take her somewhere). http://www.siriusxm.com/hits1 Not that I buy anything just because it's on this list - I still wait for people to actually request the songs the majority of the time, but often times, the new PHM or All Star releases will cover alot of what's playing now. |
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| Author: | leopard lizard [ Mon Nov 19, 2012 10:33 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: BILLBOARD |
I use it every now and then but the slow to load thing is a problem for me, too. I also check Rolling Stone and used to consult with youngun's I worked with. But I also take note of what is played on the jukebox while I'm setting up and tearing down so that way I know what that particular venue likes. In general I will buy some new songs via All Star just because it is cheap enough to speculate with but if it is an actual request from a regular singer than I will search for the best version and spend the extra money for it. |
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| Author: | Bazza [ Mon Nov 19, 2012 10:41 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: BILLBOARD |
Lonman wrote: I agree, never heard of the BDS before. I never use Billboard though for the reasons stated. BDS is a Nielson company. It's a service aimed at radio Program & Music Directors and not the general public which is why you have never heard of it. Although the national charts I linked above are free, if you want precise metrics about your market or region (or if a radio station wants to see exactly what a competitor is playing) you have to be a subscriber. Practically every contemporary radio station in the US is a BDS subscriber though and is what they use to spot songs that are trending, etc. They actually have listening stations in every market that automatically detect and tabulate actual song airplay. Its pretty slick. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nielsen_Br ... ta_Systems There is also a Canadian version for our neighbors to the north. Go here: http://www.bdsradio.com and choose the Canadian chart you want from the dropdown. |
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| Author: | Rikki Tikki Karaoke [ Mon Nov 19, 2012 9:21 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: BILLBOARD |
Here's one I use for up and coming artists... I don't listen to the radio as much as my clients do, so I will wait until I get two or more requests for a song, and then I'll listen to it, to see if it passes all my personal filters, before purchasing it for Karaoke show... If and when it becomes available, which is getting harder and harder these days!  http://americasmusiccharts.com/ |
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