Barshem Releases Ghettonometry
Feb/27/07 23:30 |
Music
Longevity is one word that best describes Barshem's career. If you have have seen any Tupac movies, look at the credits and you'll notice Barshem as his double. Even better, ask Wyclef or the Wu-Tang clan who this man is.
We came back around the block to interview Barshem in order to follow-up on our Striver's latest efforts in the past year. Little did we know after receiving the congressional medal of honor he has risen even higher to release his latest album Ghettonometry.
STRIVE: Whats the latest with you Barshem?
Barshem: From our last interview I have been meeting with new business partners. Learning more each day about the music industry and my position as a C.E.O. for my label, B & B Records, as well as an artist.
STRIVE: What knowledge have you gained in pursuing your goals.
Barshem: I learned a tremendous amount while raising funding and working towards releasing the album. I have learned ways to strategize and broker deals that get me more for the dollar. I have learned marketing and what to do in order to get you that exposure for the lesser buck. Most importantly, I have learned more on when to pursure opportunites and when to hold back... there is nothing worse than wasting your time in business.
STRIVE: A year has passed and you are still going... that's persistance. What does the word persistance mean to you?
Barshem: Persistance means "Never Give Up" and "Getting The Job Done". When i do fail the most important thing I can do is learn from my mistakes.
STRIVE: Have you had any ups-and downs lately... What are they?
Barshem: Yes, I had some lowpoints. But then again, that's the balance of life... Taking the good with the bad.
And my lowpoints have stemmed from having great expectations form my consultants and employees. For instance: Folks have come into my office with a resume of a class "A" and a gametalk of what they can do and what they have done in the music industry, what company they use to work for and the artists they have promoted. I, of course, put them on my team only to find later they haven't done half of what they have noted. Lesson: check backgrounds as much as possible.
STRIVE: Any new mentors?
Barshem: My mentors have been constant. However, everyday its something new they teach me. My business partner Allen Boxer is a perfect example. He's been in the stock market game over 30 years. He pitches his ideas to me every single day. And everyday I learn more from Al on how to walk, talk and act like a businessman. You see... I'm from the hood and he's from the wall street neighborhood.
STRIVE: What's your key to success?
Barshem: My keys to success are prayer and determination. "NEVER GIVE UP"
STRIVE: Who are the people who have helped you this past year?
Barshem: Many, many folks: Allen Boxer, Sherry Cook, Leonard, Jo Ann,
Dallas, Timbo King, Scientific, B & B records my label, Kenny, Kimball, My mother and Family , Everybody that help me and supported me on this project and "Big Up" to Strive Magazine. (Google-these folks)
STRIVE: What can Strivers do to help you?
Barshem: Buy the album and listen and fall in love with hip-hop all over again.
Much Love, Barshem
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