Soul Commune

Serving Soul!

Allen Johnston
  • Male
  • Atlanta Georgia
  • United States
Share 

Allen Johnston's Friends

Music

Loading…

Allen Johnston's Groups

Allen Johnston's Discussions

PERFORMANCE RIGHTS ACT
2 Replies

Started this discussion. Last reply by Lynne Jun 2.

LOW COST INTERNATIONAL RADIO PROMOTION
1 Reply

Started this discussion. Last reply by Siafu the Raven Dec. 17, 2008.

 

Music Specialist - Your Entertainment Industry Connection

Gifts Received

Gift

Allen Johnston has not received any gifts yet

Give Allen Johnston a Gift

Latest Activity

Allen Johnston and Michael Edney are now friends
October 24
September 28
Allen Johnston added a blog post
Today’s entertainment industry has created a totally new type of divisive character. The person who makes the saying “shady business”, a reality. The main reason this person exists is due to the lack of Positive Reputation among today’s industry p...
September 15
September 3
Allen Johnston added a discussion
The musicFIRST Coalition (Fairness in Radio Starting Today) filed a formal request that the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) investigate and take action against radio stations for abusing their license to use the airwaves, a valuable public...
June 15

Profile Information

Relationship Status:
Married
When's your Birthday?
April 5
About yourself
The Music Specialist, an apt name for this multi-talented man born in Chicago Illinois. Allen was raised with an extended family which consisted of actors, writers and operatic singers. At the age of 7, Allen was playing classical piano and hymns for the church that his family attended. After graduating Cum Laude from Clark College Atlanta he came to Miami as the youngest regional promotion man ever for Capitol Emi Records. He was awarded the EMI America - Platinum Album for Highest Percentage of Sales. Clive Davis heard of his accomplishments and offered him a regional promotion job working the states of Florida, Georgia, Alabama., Mississippi, Tennessee, and North & South Carolina. During his tenure as regional promoter, he acquired 6 Gold Albums from Arista Records.

Planting roots in South Florida, he created Joey Boy records, Miami’s first Cuban / African American owned record label boosting sales of over 4 million units. 12 of the labels 15 acts were from the local Miami area and where trained in presentation, manners and musical delivery.

He created and orchestrated Dade Counties first and largest Black Music Month Festival within Liberty city in conjunction with Dade County Parks & Recreation, and the African Heritage Cultural Center receiving the Dade County Black Music Month Music Achievement Award (1993). In 1994 he created THE MUSIC SPECIALIST Website (www.asha.com) a website dedicated to education of the entertainment industry. Music Specialist World Wide Web Site rated “Top 5% of all sites on the Internet” by Point Survey in 1995.

His music business and educational experience has led to 16 Dade County - Certificates of Appreciation, the Miami Dade Community College Certificate of Appreciation, The JACK.THE.RAPPERS Superior Achievement in Black Music Award, Educator of the Year Award – Negro Business Women of Dade County and Reader’s Digest “Look Smart” Editor’s Choice Award.

In 1996 Allen became the Director of Urban Sales for the K-TEL CORPORATION where he instituted the first major catalog of direct to VHS / DVD movies. In this capacity he created the marketing and sales plan for K-TEL Urban video sales which eventually became SIMITAR ENTERTAINMENT.

Mr. Johnston also developed a course of study called EDU – TAINMENT, The Business of Music for OIC Miami. This course of study, funded by the Federal Government, took in at-risk youth, paid them a salary to attend class and taught them the essentials of the entertainment industry. To date this program has the highest percentage of Black male graduation rate of any in Dade & Broward counties.

As an honored speaker for the Florida, Georgia and Tennessee Bar Associations CLE (Continuing Legal Education) courses he has written several position papers.

Continuing Legal Education of Georgia, Florida and Tennessee; “How to Break Into the Rap Market, for Attorneys”
Continuing Legal Education of Georgia, Florida and Tennessee; “The Future of the Rap Market”.
His work has been published in Nichols Cyclopedia of Legal Forms Annotated (5) contracts included within the Movies, Music & Musician section, and in 1993 Publisher’s Digest. “The Rap Marketplace”. His latest book “Publishing Quick & Easy” is a mainstay for new and experienced attorneys.

As the Vice President of MINDSEED CORPORATION, a ½ acre HD movie and audio studio complex, Mr. Johnston develops International & National movie, audio and publishing deals for major and independent artists and film makers.
Which of the following best describes you?
Music Writer, Podcaster
Professional Affiliations
African-American Caribbean Cultural Arts Commission-Board Of Directors
American Federation of Musicians
American Society of Composers, Authors & Publishers (A.S.C.A.P.)
National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences (NARAS)
Broadcast Music Inc. (B.M.I.)
Sesac
PPL
Catco
Harry Fox Agency
MOBE (Marketing Opportunities in Business and Entertainment – Executive Advisory Board
Broadcast Music Inc. (B.M.I.)
Harry Fox Agency
MOBE (Marketing Opportunities in Business and Entertainment – Executive Advisory Board (past)
National Black Programmers Coalition- Executive Board (past)
Southern Christian Leadership Conference
Sunshine Jazz Organization
Diaspora Arts Coalition – Past President
Heart of the City - Executive Board
Where do you live?
Atlanta, Georgia
Website:
http://www.asha.com
300pxbanner


Allen Johnston, Music Specialist

Allen Johnston's Photos

Loading…

Allen Johnston's Blog

Allen Johnston

No Positive Reputation = VULTURES

Today’s entertainment industry has created a totally new type of divisive character. The person who makes the saying “shady business”, a reality. The main reason this person exists is due to the lack of Positive Reputation among today’s industry players.

The contemporary music business has created a host of new players and new positions, unfortunately the honesty of these players is not based on their actions. A few examples of the new breed hustler starts with their ability to consistently fin… Continue

Posted on September 15, 2009 at 8:05pm —

Allen Johnston

URBAN NETWORK - MEMPHIS TENN JUNE 10 - 13, 2009

This is your chance to finally make it to a MAJOR music conference.

http://www.urbannetwork.com/memphis/

Memphis Cook Convention Center, 255 N. Main St., Memphis, Tenn. The host Hotel is the Memphis Marriott Downtown, www.marriott.com/memdt 901.214.3715

Super-Producer Teddy Riley will be one of the Conference's Co-Chairs, hosting 2 seminar-workshops on Production & Songwriting.

Other Conference Co-Chairs are Jon Hornyak, Senior Executive Director, Memphis Chapter of the Recording Academy… Continue

Posted on April 15, 2009 at 9:19pm —

Allen Johnston

Copyright Fees Change August 1

The Copyright Office has submitted to Congress a proposed new fee schedule that will go into effect on August 1 unless Congress rejects the schedule. The fee for registration of a basic claim to copyright filed electronically will remain $35. Filing on a Form CO, which is filled out online, printed with 2D barcodes that contain the information from the application, and mailed to the Office, will increase to $50. Filing on traditional paper forms without barcodes will be $65 to reflect the higher… Continue

Posted on April 8, 2009 at 3:40pm —

Allen Johnston

Getting Paid From Labels

While sitting in a music conference panel recently it dawned on me that the Independent labels had created a whole new series of individual and small group owned independent SUPPORT businesses . These businesses are flourishing while the independent labels that use them are not.

As a Hip-Hop / R&B / Neo Soul / Rock / Country or Gospel artist you feel that your material should be the hottest in the country. You just don’t know what to do to get started, so based on what you’re seeing and hea… Continue

Posted on September 23, 2008 at 12:58pm — 1 Comment

Allen Johnston

Music Specialist Seminar now CLE Qualified

My team has been chosen to give a CLE (Continuing Legal Education) seminar at the Americana Music Associations Conference.

9th Annual Americana Music Festival & Conference

The 9th annual Americana Music Festival & Conference will bring over 1000 artists and industry professionals together from all over the world, representing all facets of our genre, to the Nashville Convention Center and premiere venues throughout the city from September 17 – September 20. The AMA Festival will… Continue

Posted on September 6, 2008 at 9:46am —

Comment Wall (30 comments)

You need to be a member of Soul Commune to add comments!

Join this social network

At 9:11am on September 28, 2009, Gianna said…
great meeting you, Allen. Looking forward to talking to you soon...
At 4:00pm on September 3, 2009, Grooveallegiance USA said…
I would like to communicate with you about my artist Ashanti Munir. Please view her Soul Commune Page and her Myspace page at www.myspace.com/ashantimunir

Craig
grooveallegianceusa@yahoo.com
At 7:08am on August 20, 2009, Mark Stevens said…
Please checkout my page!!!!...I would love to hear more about "your" business!!!!...If I am not your friend...please add me as your friend.
call me 202-832-5461.
At 1:56pm on January 27, 2009, Michael Brinkley said…
Wow....I can't wait to meet you in person and shake your hand. It will be a picture that I will be very proud of.....a man who has travel the road, and left a path for future generations.

Respectfully,
Michael Brinkley
At 5:27pm on December 26, 2008, Lisa Zure said…
Blessings to you, would love to network! With wishes of Peace, Love and Proseperity for the coming year.
At 11:30pm on December 20, 2008, BLackLotus said…
hey there... would like to know more about the International Radio Promo... please contact me with more info... thanks~CJ
At 11:29am on October 10, 2008, Abby Harris/Yolanda Johnson Mgr/ A Juke Joint Promotions Agent said…
I am sending you an email to discuss Midem. Looking forward to speaking with you further.
At 11:08pm on September 21, 2008, Linda Jones said…
Hi Allen,

I invite you to stop by my page and check out the interview with award winning radio show Soulful Sundays as we discussing creating Linda's Jones new cd "Soul Talkin' and shed a little light on my Mom Linda Jones life.

Terry
At 4:26pm on September 17, 2008, Groovement Soul said…
At 11:16am on September 12, 2008, Linda Jones said…
Allen!

Thanks and keep spreading that wisdom!

Terry Jones,
Daughter of Linda Jones
 
 

Latest Activity

ROOTs2ndFRIDAYs with GROOVE LINEAGE at HOBGOBLIN London N1, *Free-Entry* at HOBGOBLIN, 73 White Lion St, Angel, London, N1
November 13, 2009 at 9pm to November 14, 2009 at 2am
~ ROOTS 2nd FRIDAYs with GROOVE LINEAGE ~ Featuring ROOTS music related to SOUL music from around the globe - EVERY 2nd FRIDAY of each MONTH ~ WHAT!?... "ROOTS 2nd FRIDAYs" is a new monthly feature for Groove Lineage featuring ROOTS music from a...
40 minutes ago
An event by KEEP THE FAITH Events was featured
ROOTs2ndFRIDAYs with GROOVE LINEAGE at HOBGOBLIN London N1, *Free-Entry* at HOBGOBLIN, 73 White Lion St, Angel, London, N1
November 13, 2009 at 9pm to November 14, 2009 at 2am
~ ROOTS 2nd FRIDAYs with GROOVE LINEAGE ~ Featuring ROOTS music related to SOUL music from around the globe - EVERY 2nd FRIDAY of each MONTH ~ WHAT!?... "ROOTS 2nd FRIDAYs" is a new monthly feature for Groove Lineage featuring ROOTS music from a...
40 minutes ago
An event by Sunstar was featured
November 12, 2009 at 10pm to November 13, 2009 at 4am
TEA PARTY MUSIC & MANCHILDBLACK invite you to the mecca of global soul, LIBATION! On Thursday, November 12th the freaks will come out at night when MONSTAH BLACK, ASHLEY BROCKINGTON and the members of the notorious CABARET CATAPLEXY inhabit LIBAT...
41 minutes ago
Soul Commune Admin is attending 9:30 Club's event
November 10, 2009 from 7pm to 11pm
$25
42 minutes ago
An event by 9:30 Club was featured
November 10, 2009 from 7pm to 11pm
$25
42 minutes ago
3 hours ago
3 hours ago
3 hours ago
3 members updated their profile photos
3 hours ago
Chris Campbell added a discussion
Hey everybody - check out and purchase the "Essential Neo Soul," the ultimate guide to all things neo soul and the FIRST book dedicated to spotlighting the history, artists and back stories behind the neo soul music genre! Go to the web site at ww...
5 hours ago
Chris Campbell updated their profile
5 hours ago
Tony Adamo added a blog post
11/07/09 • Albums • www.jazztimes.com Jim Santella Digs Tony AdamoJim Santella of L.A. JAZZ SCENE MAGAZINE digs Adamo’s strong original style and says, “He sings with the bold character of a man who knows how to entertain, recalling pop singers To...
5 hours ago
 

© 2009   Created by Soul Commune Admin

Badges  |  Report an Issue  |  Privacy  |  Terms of Service

Sign in to chat!