Side Block Generalz Entertainment is a entertainment company founded by Kenneth Fuller bringing MUSIC, HEART AND CREATIVITY. AND IS NOW OWNED AND OPERATED BY KENNETH FULLER, DESIREE FULLER AND EUROPIUM RECORDS.
SBG Entertainment is a multimedia entertainment & RECORD LABEL company which will supply profitable, positive, audio and visual entertainment to a diverse,national and international consumer group. SBG is committed to wholesome entertainment across the board and firmly believes that quality, palatable entertainment can be realized without compromising commercial appeal.
SBG distinguishes itself through the commitment it undertakes with each of its artists. Contrasting the typical scenario in which a record company spends more money producing the music than they do in its marketing and promotion, SBG will utilize a stable of experienced and resourceful producers to ensure the highest quality product within established production budgets. This, in conjunction with the financing and expertise necessary to stage intense, relentless marketing campaigns will guarantee the impetus necessary to create "winning" products in the marketplace.
SBG is composed of three internal divisions: SBG Music, SBG Video, and SBS DISTRIBUTION. The company will compete and earn revenue through the creation of several lucrative profit centers, beginning with pre-recorded music [compact discs (CDs), enhanced CDs (sound & picture combination), CD Rom, cassette tapes and vinyl albums.] Additional income will be produced from distribution, video, merchandising and concert promotion.
Each of the albums that SBG produces and owns will create valuable short-term streams of revenue. Owning and controlling the rights to each of its albums will enable SBG to grow its music catalog into a valuable asset, one of several-hundred revenue producing titles.
SIDE BLOCK GENERALZ ENT BEING AN INDEPENDENT LABEL.
It has become common practice to classify all but the major labels (those having their own distribution systems) as independent labels. Independent labels have been described by knowledgeable music industry professionals as "the lifeblood of the business." In fact, in 1995 independents accounted for over 19.2% of the music industry's market share.
Lacking large budgets for project production and marketing, independent record companies have had to be more resourceful over the years. Such facets of the business as, intense talent scouting (Artist & Repertoire) and grass roots marketing campaigns have been utilized to compete with major record companies. Furthermore, independents cannot rely on the occasional "big hit" record, but rather have established and grown music catalogs to provide streams of revenue.
In growing a music catalog it is imperative to compile a reliable group of artists, who are dedicated to producing quality music. This enables the company to steadily increase the number of unit sales for a particular artist over a two to three album process.
Major recording companies frequently invest in independent labels when confidence in the company's roster and management exists. In these strategic alliances and joint ventures, the larger company may invest money to: a) assist in completing album projects, b) manufacture compact discs and tapes and c) assist with marketing and promotion plans.
Although independent distribution channels (Johnson, Wallace and Cordoba) exist, many independent labels choose to utilize the independent distribution services offered by major labels. This is an attractive choice for independents, due to the breadth and reach of the distribution in addition to the clout which the majors possess with retailers. In these situations, independents can "piggy back" on the reputation of the major.
Several UK companies that started as independent firms and joined forces with a major include Clover, Maid and Roots. Similar success stories are documented with U.S. based companies such as: Appleton, Chatham and Mill Point. From the outset, these companies demonstrated creative leadership, quality product and determination.
Side Block Generalz Entertainment provides you with an all-inclusive, international & National digital network to meet all your digital distribution needs. You deliver your music to us and we deliver it to the world.
With no upfront costs and no annual fees, we distribute your music to over 600 digital retailers worldwide, including online and mobile destinations in more than 200 territories, giving your music the reach it deserves.
Our premium digital distribution service includes custom pre-order and release dates, free UPC codes, partnerships with VEVO and YouTube for monetization of your music videos, ringtone creation and distribution, synchronization licensing, semi-annual accounting statements and royalties, and easy content submission. We also secure mechanical licenses and legal clearances when needed.
Additionally, S.B.G. provides in-house marketing and promotion for your releases (to media for press coverage and to consumers for sales), thereby creating a demand for your music in the global marketplace. We also offer Manufacturing (CD/DVD), ISRC Assignment services and Select Physical Distribution.
S.B.G. provides all this and more for only a low commission, which is taken solely from tracks sold. For more information including our rates and full list of retail outlets, please contact us at sideblockgeneralzent@gmail.com.
MUSIC PROMOTION
Our most effective form of music promotion is servicing your single/video/press release to the music industry. Our contacts include over 300 DJs worldwide (radio, mixtape, club, satellite & Internet), music & program directors, trade magazines, websites, music blogs, record pools, public relations firms, booking agents and record label executives.
We link you directly with our network of contacts, thereby offering you the unique opportunity of getting your record heard, and video seen, by the ears and eyes of the industry