Moving Forward-Systematically

Today, I spent the day uploading my video (finally) to my own Youtube page. When you are an independent artist, you have to wear SO MANY hats. Family, I have to be honest with you...I'm really trying to take it one day at a time. I know that if I put one foot in front of the other, and work really hard at getting everything together properly...everything will be fine.

The pink sneaker's designed by the one and only, Mr. Kanye West, helped me establish mindset for this post. In any "career game", you have to be innovative, frugal as possible (without actually being/looking cheap :) ) and it is very important for you to diversify (without spreading yourself too thin).

Instead of leading my musical career decisions based on emotion and fear, In 2011, I am going to try systematically strategic. Meaning that, I am going to set up certain strategies and execute them in very systematic (yet creative) ways.

I'm going to keep us all in my prayers :)

Have a Wonderful Holiday Season!!

It's time to expand my territory!

Jabez prayed to the God of Israel,"Oh that Thou would bless me indeed, and enlarge my coast [territory], and that Thine hand might be with me, and that Thou would keep me from evil, that it may not be to my sorrow!' And God granted him that which he requested." 1 Chron 4:10

I'm at a point in my life where I find myself feeling a little anxious. Not because things aren't going well, but because I feel like I have all the tools I need to succeed...if only I had a team that worked with me on a daily basis to help promote my music and create more opportunities.

You may not know this, but I've been involved in the music/entertainment industry since 1999, and have of course accumulated lots of great contacts. The funny thing about that is that since I stepped into the role of "artist" about four years ago, I find myself being very reluctant to contact any of those great contacts to ask for assistance with my personal career.

Well, a couple days ago, I decided to challenge myself, and just start voicing my needs to the universe. I do need to be out in the public more performing, I do need to get a promotion team together, I do need help with creating my overall "brand" and if I know some of the best in the "business", why not call on them? I'm not asking for a hand out, actually I'm looking for what my good friend, Derek "Prettyboy" Dow, would say..."a hand up" :) And if they are too busy...hopefully they can connect me to another professional that can be genuine and really assist me.

So, today, once again, I'm sending out my own prayer into the universe...Lord, please expand my territory, please shield me from evil, please let all my actions to be positive, peaceful, and productive...Amen!

I hope this post inspires not only me but you as well!! Love you all...Indi

Society's View by Indi Tyton

A Way Out of Darkness

(Singing)
Finding my way throughout the darkness,
is such a very crazy thing,
but if you have God on your side,
everything will be alright...
~Indi Tyton

(Thinking)
I've been going through some, shall I say, "self-inflicted" trials and tribulations, especially financially. We've been "robbing Peter to pay Paul" to try to accomplish some of the goals we have set for ourselves.

I mean, you are suppose to be willing to make major sacrifices for your purpose right? Well, I guess when I think about it, I would probably be feeling the same way if I wouldn't have made my new music video and paid all my bills on time :)

Don't get me wrong, we're not extremely behind, its just that's its amazing how 2 to 3 hundred dollars can put you in a temporary financial bind!!

Oh well, by tomorrow, I'll be able to re-start my budget, and hopefully get it back on the right track.

Next video...I'm paying everything with cash. Forget waiting for the store to credit my debit card back for items I returned because we didn't need them.

We were blessed to be able to have the production team that we did, and they worked for free!!

The most expensive thing was the food, and the caterer did a great job with creating a feast on a low budget.

When I think about it, I have so much to be thankful for :)

Thanks for listening to my rambling. I will be premiering my new video, "Society's View" very soon!

Love You!!!

Indi Tyton for the Cure (Breast Cancer Research)

Go to www.digstation.com/indityton to participate in "Indi for the Cure". 50% of the proceeds go to Breast Cancer Research (Susan G. Koman Foundation). October 19-31, 2010.

Where is the Music Industry Going?

For those of you who are in the music industry or aspiring to be in it, I found a great website called artisthousemusic.org. Below is a link to a series of video that discuss the future of the music industry. Take some time out to get educated on your industry. Once you've learned it, apply it!!! Education is something that can never be taken away from you!!!

If you want a revolution...Evolve!!! ~David Banner for Gatoraid

I just view this link on another blog site called www.idomusic.com (awesome site) and had to share it!! Let me know what you think!

The Lyrics to "Society's View"

(This is the title track lyrics...I wrote this to inspire you!)

Society's View by Indi Tyton (Copyrighted in 2008)

Society Tells Me,that I should be a certain way,
But I rose beyond mediocrity,
To be who I am today,
I'm okay with it, it could change tomorrow,
Who knows what the future may bring,
But I come to you to say,
And tell you what it means to me...

Don't let anyone,
Discourage you from your dreams,
Look beyond the reality's of the day to day...
And join the fight with me, and join the fight with me.

Because I prefer to be an anomaly, I prefer to be an anomaly, YET...

Society Tells Me,that I should be a certain way,
But I rose beyond mediocrity,
To be who I am today,
I'm okay with it, it could change tomorrow,
Who knows what the future may bring,
But I come to you to say,
And tell you what it means to me...

So look past your fears, wipe away those tears,
Look beyond the reality's on the day to day,
And join the fight with me, and join the fight with me...

Pursue your destiny, and you will be free,
Pursue your destiny, and you will be free!...
Society Tells Me,that I should be a certain way,
But I rose beyond mediocrity,
To be who I am today,
I'm okay with it, it could change tomorrow,
Who knows what the future may bring,
But I come to you to say,
And tell you what it means to me.

Purchase "Society's View" at: wwww.myspace.com/indityton (Physical Copies) or download on i-Tunes, CDBaby, Amazon, etc.

Thanks for your support!!!!

Happy Black Music Month!!!!

"Society's View" by Indi Tyton is now available at:

www.cdbaby.com/cd/IndiTyton

You can purchase a downloaded copy for $7.99 or $.99 per track at:

www.digstation.com/indityton

You can also pre-order a physical copy at(June 1, 2010 release date):

www.myspace.com/indityton

Thanks for your support!!

My album is almost ready!!!

I just checked out the 2nd draft of my album design and I'm so excited!!!...I think I like the first one better, but both are awesome :)

I'll keep you posted!!!

My first concert poster!!!!

Please come out and show your support if you can!!!