Money & Music Salutes Pat-Lee, You know "The Name"?

Money & Music Salutes

Pat-Lee
"The Name"
YOU HEARD???

Cool V & Money Mike been working with Pat-Lee for some time and already Pat-Lee is making his name heard, with young fans from Alabama to the UK, all the way down, Brazil.
"Addicted to Fresh" (Fashion Gangsta) Single has been heard on major mixtapes and radio stations across the country & overseas.
Not only is he bringing the Fresh, but he's one young one grinding with his mind & eyes focused on the prize, only great things to come, so scoop up his latest EP, one word, "FRESH".

"Best Ever Did It", Money & Music Show, Brazil Live from Rio De Janeiro

Kiza Sosay has join forces with one of the hottest producers on the West Coast just to give you a taste of what's to come.

Shouts out to our homie, Kiza Sosay for dropping a little taste. We already know you got the flowz & skillz to rip every track you touch, so what's next?
...stay tuned
or catch exclusive releases like this one first, every
Wednesday Night 8pm Est
Money & Music Show, Brazil
live from Rio De Janeiro
with DJ ROW G
WWW.RADIONOVABLACK.COM

You don't believe the hype?
Drop IT!!! ROW G

DJ King Assassin teams up with LOKIXXIMO: DOWNLOAD NEW MIXTAPE

DOWNLOAD HERE

BIG SHOUT OUT TO OUR HOMIE, DJ KING ASSASSIN for this release, talk about someone on their grind recently. He's been working on new releases with Wyclef, Ja Rule, and Lokixximo, while running 982 The Beat and MixshowBlast.com and how many other projects? All while still keeping up with the jones's, and heading how many DJ squads? CONGRATS on this one
Keep doing it Big Fam it's your time.

Official Video Release: Trillogy "Ride Around Town"

MONEY & MUSIC & Trunkhustlers FAMILY

TRILLOGY
"RIDE AROUND TOWN"

Big shout out to Dre Dinero & Ronnie Knottz
for releasing this one
If you don't know by now, BETTER join on the ride
because we assure you it's going to be a long one straight to the TOP!!!
ENJOY...

The Cost of Stupidity

It's time we go in on this one, it's the 800 Pound Gorilla that no one wants to step up, and address. This morning, we checked out a few blogs, got some news blasts in our emails, the normal day. So what do we find, the normal PROBLEMS of Stupidity, that continue to surface, yet NO Leader/Role Model is stepping up to the plate and addressing what we constantly see from the Music/Sports Industries...STUPIDITY!!!

Let's start off by reading, these two Headlines:

September 2, 2010

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- "Grammy-winning rapper T.I., who is still on probation after spending time behind bars on gun charges, was arrested along with his wife on drug charges after police smelled alleged marijuana coming from their car, authorities said.The Wednesday night arrests for possession of a controlled substance occurred in West Hollywood during a traffic stop, Los Angeles sheriff's deputy Mark Pope told The Associated Press."

SI.com, Aug. 31st, 2010
DAVIE, Fla. (AP) -- Several Miami Dolphins crawled across the field after practice Tuesday -- not due to exhaustion, but because they were looking for a diamond earring.

Defensive end Kendall Langford said he forgot to take his earrings off before practice and lost one during drills. He said the diamond was nearly 2.5 carats, which is why he was still on the field an hour after practice scanning the grass.

How quickly you can rise in your profession and how quickly you can fall, but to allow STUPIDITY to continue to run ramped from these "so-called" role models, is simply unacceptable.

We are in very difficult times, did Kendall missed the conference/meetings that talk about the lifespan of an NFL athlete??? Or the average lifespan of an NFL athletes funds after leaving Pro Football??

Did TI, not have enough time in prison to figure it out, that second chances sometimes only come once? That many never get a second chance.

How about Paris Hilton? Lawrence Taylor?? Big Ben the QB from Pittsburgh???...the list goes on and on...oh...but no worries they got the MONEY$$$, they got the FAME, so who cares? What's Lawyer fees amongs fees, court fees, fines, jail time, ...time itself $$$ that's what!

Yet we wake up everyday, and see more and more bonehead decisions, but these are quote un-quote SUCCESSFUL/Famous athletes or entertainers, so it's okay, right? WRONG!

The reality is, Society/Media and most of all PARENTS/Role Models need to start waking up to the fact that, these decisions are UNACCEPTABLE, and should have been taught & learned at early ages in life, yet these are GROWN MEN/WOMEN continuing to think they are above the LAW or the FACTS of Life simply don't apply to their status.

As you know, we will not sit here and scold & beat a dead horse, but instead talk about what needs to be done.

Life is Not Easy, "Your destiny in Not Determined by the CHANCES You take, but instead the Choices you make."

So let's stop talking or seeing any importance in the Bling, the Blang, the Bang, and start talking about LIFE and the difficult journey ahead, and the positive ways to lead your life. It's time to turn our attentions & focus to those that are the Real Successful Ones...the Will Smith's, Mark Wahlberg's, Russell Simmons, BO Jackson, Jerry Rice's.. parents practicing & teaching right from wrong...list goes on...it's time to turn back the clock on the Family Values, Financial Fundamentals, basics of life.

GETTING IN TROUBLE with the LAW is NOT COOL!!! FOOL...& if you LOVE MONEY$ LIKE YOU SAY YOU DO, THEN YOU LOVE STAYING OUT OF TROUBLE!!!!

...cuz its....VERY EXPENSIVE!!! Ask Method Man, Lil Wayne, TI, Ben Roethlisburger, Lindsay...or better yet Kendall Langford with his earring...and it's 10 Years from now...

A lot of People talk & talk & talk about it...but it's time for our Role Models and us alike start doing something about it, by Turning Profit$$$ from Intelligence...

NOW THAT WOULD BE FRESH...so make it happen!!!

MTV, BET, CNN, FOX, VIACOM, TMZ...where ya at?

P.s. Shout out to Chad Ocho Cinco...we see you with them cubic zirconias, now that's FRESH! (Kendall missed that episode)! We hope the SMART money is doing what it's suppose too, Working for ya, Intelligently. If not, Money Mike is our go to resource. To all our Go-Getters never hesitate to use Money Mike as a financial resource or Cool V as your marketing guide.

email: info@moneynmusic.com
SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY

Tennis Pro, Gigi Fernandez talks about Retirement Regrets

For those that don't know, Money Mike was a top level tennis amateur player, ranking Top 10 in his region in juniors, played at the national level, played for national champion collegiate school, and number #1 singles at a Division 1, University. He actually met Gigi many times growing up in DC at one the very familiar back then, Virgina Slims Tennis Tourneys.
So we post this one from one of the best, Gigi Fernandez, from her words to your eyes & hears.

So listen up...

Gigi's story

"I assumed that I had saved enough to last a lifetime," says former pro tennis player Gigi Fernandez. "I made quite a bit of money when I was playing -- prize money, exhibitions, endorsement appearances."

Unfortunately, that money didn't last a lifetime. "My lifestyle didn't change. One or two bad investments, a market crash here, a Ponzi scheme there, and lo and behold, there isn't enough to last. So I have had to reinvent myself. Went back to school and got an MBA and now I am an entrepreneur."

Fernandez isn't alone in finding the waters of retirement perilous to navigate. In some ways, she is luckier than most, because at 46 she is young enough to get back in the game (so to speak) and set aside more money for her later-in-life needs.

"I founded a company called Baby Goes Pro that introduces young children to sports via a DVD," she says. Though only a few months old, "we have had great things happen so far, including being part of the Easter Egg Roll at the White House and an order from Target to be in all their stores." It helps that Fernandez can call Annika Sorenstam or Alex Rodriguez to pick their brains about the next sports video she is producing.

"I think two common mistakes people make when retiring is thinking that they have enough money saved to last them a lifetime and not adjusting their lifestyle to the current cash-flow situation," she says.

Like many other people at or near retirement age, there's a lot she would have done differently, if she'd known then what she knows now.

"NFL Rookies Warned on Money" time Money & Music joins this discussion

For reprint reasons we will instead link this week's headline post in the USA TODAY "NFL Rookies Warned on Money" (click here to read entire article).

Why did we resort to Money Mike on this one? Because he is a Registered Investment Advisor, someone who has contemplated and able to qualify to join the NFLPA's union of financial advisors, but after having a conversation with one of our past guests, Elton Brown (Superbowl Lineman from the Arizona Cardinals), Money Mike revealed, "yes" he could, would, and was able to qualify to be part of the NFLPA's financial advisors union, even has the paperwork still in his files, but what did that really mean? From our conversations with him, what it really meant was paying 500+$ (annual fee) to be listed as a "Qualified advisor" on their 450+ list that the Rookies get of financial advisors during their Rookie meetings. Elton & Mike, talked about will that really make a difference? Their conclusions, would you trust someone because they are on a paid list, would that mean Money Mike is more qualified, more trusted? Before reading on...please read the article, better yet, read past blog archives, listen to past Money & Music Shows.

I met Money Mike in the late 90's, he was like any other young successful dude, just having fun, working hard, and never thought where our destiny's would take us. Since it's Caribana time...it only brings back true memories when we after one helluva event in Canada @ the Gov't, did we say to ourselves..."Wow, there is so much the Entertainment and Sports Industries lack, True Guidance" like the article points out, not that fancy suit, fancy car, legal/financial lingo, having you run for the hills if you dare to ask a question. No instead, someone you can sit down with you, look you in the eyes, kick you in the ass & tell you stop being so DUMB!!! While enjoying the game or bumpin some good music, all on the same level. We respect the fact the NFLPA set up such a union, and continues to preach and educate young athletes the importance of finances, yet are the role models preaching from success or from the failures that so many made? How about we stop preaching and stop LEACHING on to these athletes/entertainers as they are anyone different then anyone else? We have serious problems as a society, forget the whole fame blame. Today's economy affects all walks of life, no matter how many zeroes are after your bank account.

The problem, it's the Bling and the Blang, society and media, portray as Success. The Reality is...well start tuning in...start reading the posts, we can only lead the horse to the water, it's up to you to do something about it. So all you artists & athletes, at the end of the day, the blame only lies with you, Ask yourself one simple question, "After I'm done with my career, what plan do I have in place and where will my income come from?" as our boy Money Mike would say instead, " What is your lifestyle now and how much money do you need to maintain it for future years?"

Now why is Health such a important concept to me? Because a few years ago I was effected by a getting hit by a drunk driver which left me paralyzed for a few months and on a cane for a few years. This effected "EVERYTHING" not even just in the past but in the present as well because time to time when the weather change I'm still effected. Because I wasn't able to exercise and lack of a proper nourishment I also had a poor diet which triggered "Sugar Diabetes" which is so prevalent in my family because most of my siblings suffer from this disease from both of my grandmothers, aunts, father and even my sister suffer from the same illness. This left me in even worse condition. I have dealt with many of things but trust me when I tell you Sugar is nothing to play with it has resulted in the passing of both of my grandmothers, My fathers foot being amputated and my my aunt with a stroke.

You may heard many say "Your Heath is Your Wealth" but from personal experience I can tell you without it you have "NOTHING" don't let "NOTHING" nor "NO ONE" effect this because this will have a trickle down effect it will effect your finance, relationships, family and your overall existence. So plan ahead and think smart.

Money & Music is a movement that continues to strengthen, the show will be back shortly, so stay tuned, stay up to date, and keep educating because EDUCATION & your HEALTH is your TRUE WEALTH.

You Heard The Whistle It's Official!

First Released Download: "The Most Under-Rated" Mixtape, Shire'

Money & Music Family continues hit homers, for all our love makers, R&B lovers, if you don't have any of these tracks in rotation, be warned get the ice because this is one mixtape, that will only make your summer that much HOTTER!!!
Shire' (SRC/Universal Motown Artist) is one of the industry's most under-rated, you be the judge. Money & Music in Partnership with globo.com, www.multishowfm.com.br, & MultiSoul, first showcased in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil during the whole month of June 2010. Shire's voice & talent had Brazilians only asking how they too could get an autographed mixtape from Baltimore's daughter herself, Shire'. Money & Music & Shire' sure didn't disappoint, take a look for yourself.

Globo.com/MultishowFM, Brazil

We want to again Thank Shire' & CK
for showing Money & Music the support & love through the trials & tribulations on your rise to the TOP.

"BE THE FIRST TO GET IT FIRST"

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Shire' is one talent, that as the industry sleeps on, will continue produce hit after hit only making us wonder, what is her label waiting for? Until then fans like us, will enjoy...
"The Most Under-Rated"

Shire'

Stevie Stone drops "Set in Stone" Mixtape Download Here

Money & Music Family proudly presents on this day of Independence, July 4th, the much anticipated mixtape from Stevie STONE, "Set in Stone". He's broken charts in the states & overseas, & may be the game's most slept on New Kid to define RAW. Turn up the bass & enjoy some serious BOUNCE to hit them tires

DOWNLOAD HERE

HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY
JULY 4th

Understanding the Basics of Life Insurance

For many of you, this is a distant discussion, decision, or even a worry. "I am healthy", "I don't have kids or family", "I can't afford anymore insurance", or "It only pays if I die".

Correct to all, and these are the exact Reasons it's TIME YOU establish a plan now vs. later.

For those that establish a plan, young & healthy, with cash build-up, there will come a time in your life whether it's a family, business strategies, or simple estate planning, that day you took the time to investigate further (maybe with the help of this post) was the day you made & saved hundreds of dollars, for yourself, spouse, family, or business.

There are many different types of plans, and for those who are experts in the in the financial planning business, many of them will tell you, life insurance is one of the most powerful financial planning vehicles available when used appropriately. That's our biggest problem, it's a complex insurance product, many times & often misunderstood, or used for the wrong reasons.

Things to ask your advisor:

1. What are the Ratings of the Company?

2. Show me an illustration with Hypothetical Returns of less than 7 & 6% over the life of the policy.

3. Does my Policy have Cash Value Build-up?

4. Is my yearly/monthly premium guaranteed so my policy won't lapse in the future?

5. Can you show me various company premium comparisons? (apples to apples)

6. How much should I be applying for? (always stay within your BUDGET-set a dollar amount aside monthly as a fixed expense towards your life insurance needs)

7. Should I buy term, whole life, variable life, universal life, variable universal life? And what are the differences?

8. Can cash my policy in, and what would be the disadvantages?

9. What if I become disabled & can't pay the premium?

10. Based on my current situation & future goals, how does life insurance fit into my financial plan?

Some call Life Insurance, Death Insurance, when the reality is there is so much more to Life Insurance Planning that isn't as easy as going out and just buying a policy, see how many signatures & pages you must fill out to apply...then you will understand how serious of a subject it really is.

1. Life insurance correctly planned will on premature death provide funds to deal with monies due, mortgages, and living expenses. It offers protection to the family you leave behind and serves as a cash resource.

2. It secures your hard earned estate on death by providing tax free cash which can be utilized to pay estate and death duties and to tide over business and personal expenses.

3. Life insurance can have a savings or pension component that provides for you during retirement.

4. Some policies have riders like coverage of critical illness or term insurance for the children or spouse. There are certain rules regarding eligibility for riders which you will need to determine clearly.

5. Having a valid insurance policy is considered as financial assets which improves your credit rating when you need health insurance or a home loan or business loan.

6. In case of bankruptcy, the cash value as well as death benefits of an insurance policy is exempt from creditors.

7. Life insurance can be planned such that it will cover even your funeral expenses.

8. Term life insurance has double benefits, it protects and you can get your money back during strategic points in your life.

9. Insurance protects your business from financial loss or any liabilities in case a business partner dies.

10. It can contribute towards maintaining a family's life style when one contributing partner suddenly dies

There are many other questions to ask, but these are the basics, should you want to know more information or have questions feel free to
email: info@moneynmusic.com (SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY)

Kiza Sosay Mixtape Now Available: "30 Minute Review"

KIZA SOSAY
NEW MIXTAPE OUT NOW
"30 Minute Review"
Official Website

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After the success of his last EP ‘BACK AT IT’ Kiza Sosay is testing the market yet again. With a new approach and his branded wordplay on his 30 Minute Music Review Tape, he is determined to conquer the Midwest region. Giving you a feel of his Midwest roots he mesmerize you with his lyrics in his own uncanny fashion, putting a twist on what some might call the new era of hip-hop. They say straddling the fence isn’t a good idea but in my opinion “The Midwest Mogul “is right where he belongs in the middle bring all genres together. Songs like Funky Cold Medina lets you know he is out to enjoy himself in and out the booth. Being mostly snippets for me to review I must admit I was a tad disappointed as I salivate to hear what the next verse could have brought. He teases you with a sample tracks ‘She Make Me feel All Right’ which shows that Kiza still has that piece of hip hop in him. With his undeniable hooks and you can see the potential this artist has to put a stamp on the industry as a whole. He has a way of catering to the women but still making sure leave his mark on his Mens N’ Dem. This music review was just that a review to see the new things he has to offer and what’s to come from Kiza Sosay we are truly looking forward to seeing this guy at his peak.

Keep a Serious Eye on Kiza Sosay
You can Expect some Heavy Radio/Club Airplay once our DJs catch the smoke of his FIRE!!!

From MTV's Needle in the Haystack, TRILLOGY

Big Shout & Congratulations to MTV's Needle in the Haystack
TRILLOGY

If you haven't heard them before or don't know of them yet, get ready because we didn't kick off 2010 on the Money & Music Show with Trillogy without Reason.

FIND OUT MORE ON WHAT YOU MAY BE MISSING FROM THESE YOUNG UP & COMERS
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AND IF YOU WANT TO HERE THE TRACK PLAYED ALL WEEK ON MTV, WE GOT YOU!

"RIDE AROUND TOWN"

stay tuned...

Money & Music "Exclusive Leak"

DUB MD PROMOTIONS x NU REVOLUTION PRESENTS...
WORDSMITH
"I MIGHT NEED SECURITY" x "SUPLEX TO THE BEAT"

TAKEN FROM JACKIN' FOR BEATS: WORDPLAY EDITION
"PRESENTED BY 2DOPEBOYZ x DJ DELZ OUT JUNE 29TH 2010"

Fresh off the heels of his March 30th debut album, "Vintage Experience," Wordsmith never takes breaks. A month ago Wordsmith was preparing to knock out some more tracks from his next album, "Music for the Masses," until DJ Delz reached out with an undeniable request Jack Beats! Three and half weeks later both are ready to release some freestyles from the "Wordplay Edition" of the Jackin' for Beats series. Here is the first of two freestyles entitled "I Might Need Security."

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Backed by 2dopeboyz, freestyles titled "I Might Need Security" and "Suplex To The Beat" w/ cutz by DJ Ykcor will get you prepared for future releases off the tape. 2dopeboyz x DJ Delz Presents Wordsmith "Jackin for Beats: Wordplay Edition" drops June 29th, 2010, stay tuned! Check out the second freestyle off the new tape entitled "Suplex To The Beat" with cuts from DJ Ykcor.

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