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What are your favorite, most vivid memories of Christmas? Is it the family gathering together?, Is it the reading of the nativity? Is it the caroling, or the food, or possibly the difficulty of going to sleep on Christmas eve? It could be any of the other many activities involved with Christmas. For many, it is the time spent around the kitchen table, or in the living room, listening to stories, jokes, eating and singing christmas songs. For a well rounded Christmas experience, its important to do a variety of things, but one of my favorites is singing Christmas carols and songs.

Most Christmas singalongs that I have been to were mostly spontaneous, with a piano or guitar and lots of people making requests. It usually went well as long as the pianist or guitarist knew how to play the songs. More often than not, though, someone has tried to start Christmas singing, and for one reason or another, it never really got off the ground.

Well, I have a piece of advice to help you get it off the ground.

The most important thing is to choose the right songs. That means, songs that everyone knows. Most likely, that will be songs you learned as a child. It could be songs you learned from your parents or at school. It could also be songs you learned in Sunday school. I like to stick to the traditional Christmas songs.

Traditional Christmas songs like 'Silent Night', 'Away in a Manger' or 'It Came Upon the Midnight Clear' are excellent. Those are some of the soft, quiet traditional Christmas songs. Some of the more lively ones include 'Deck the Halls', 'Up on the Housetop' and 'Jingle Bells'.

One of my favorites is 'I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day'. It makes me think about the true spirit of Christmas. The lyrics are by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. It also has a beautiful melody.

Another favorite is 'Go Tell It on the Mountain'. Its a traditional spiritual; its uplifting; and its fun. I have heard it done in several different styles, all of them good.

In case you don't have a piano player, you can always use a guitar. It has been my experience that many of the Christmas songs guitar chords are in flat keys. That means the guitarist has to play bar chords, which are difficult for beginning and even some intermediate guitarists. Try to find music that centers around the keys of C, G, D, A and E.

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There tends to be a good deal of confusion between promotion and marketing among musicians. This article is designed to clear the waters.

I think of promotion as the what. This what is often associated with a product or show/event. The message is quite simple. It explains the what, when, where and price with a call for action at the end.

For example, let's say you're on Facebook and you want to let your fans know about an upcoming CD release show. Your message will sound something like this, "Hey guys, it's been a whirlwind 3 months, but we are stoked to announce the new album is ready. We want you to celebrate with us at the Bluebird Theater on August 30th! Buy your tickets here" (hyperlink "Buy Your Tickets Here"). Simple, short, and it has a call to action.

Marketing, on the other hand is more like messaging. It's not the "shout out" that Hip Hop Music Promotion is. Think of marketing as your why. Marketing explains your reason for doing what you do, saying the things you say, playing the style of music you play.

Now, I'm not saying you're going to get on Facebook and explain why you play music every single day - that message is for your bio, press release kit, etc. But in your daily interaction with your fans, the message you send should always be in character with the band's beliefs, ideals - it should match the brand and image you've created.

An example is the band I manage, Petals of Spain. They have a very holistic view of life and their messaging reflects that. A post from them sounds like, "What positive experience did the universe give you today? We felt incredible synergy during our rehearsal today. Please, share your experience."

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In the excitement of finding a casino gambling site, some people lose their heads completely and start to bet without preparation. For a few hours of fun, most end with no cash to spare, or worse, a pending legal charge. Experienced gamers learn these things over time, and unfortunately, most, after losing cash or legal hassles. For beginners in internet casino gambling, here are some basic rules that can save you from unnecessary losses and legal troubles.

The rules regarding Cach vao W88 casino gambling or any form of gambling possess a fluid nature. They are easily changed and usually, vary among states and countries. Some states allow gambling, as the case of the legal Nevada casinos. But other forms of gambling remain illegal, or at times, remain unregulated. This is especially true for most forms of online gambling. Therefore, it is one of its most basic rules to research and be informed of the rules about internet gambling in your place. The best way to do this is not by hearsay, rather, your best option is to ask the local government or authorities if gambling online is allowed or prohibited in your state. Remember that no amount of online gambling fun is worth a jail term.

If gambling online is allowed in your place, you are free to look for sportsbook sites or online casinos to start gaming. However, registration is standard procedure to start your gaming career. This usually requires personal information like bank account number, address, phone number, your email, and your name. Sensitive data like these are in danger of being intercepted by hackers or identity thieves. To avoid this, make server security a factor in choosing your casino gambling site. Reputable sites post information about their security technology in their websites. Another way is by verifying this information by asking the operators of the site, either by using an alternative email or by phone.

When you're satisfied with their security measures, don't register just yet. Knowing the casino gambling websites you are using and betting on gives you advantage. Read reviews about the sites or browse the sites for a genuine feel. Sites usually have an information page such as FAQs page or an "About Us" page. Most strong and established sites also offer free trials of their casino or poker software. Download these and try playing for free. Playing gives you better insight and allow you to evaluate the merits of the website. If you have several options, download their free softwares to determine which one satisfies your gaming needs.

Of course, casino gambling is also about winning. It is to your convenience if you're informed about the pay-out procedures or banking options that your casino website offers. Pay-out delays are often caused by inefficient and slow pay-outs. Players confess that slow returns cause agitation and takes the fun out of playing. An efficient banking system also indicates exceptional customer service. This shows that the website takes your fun and convenience seriously.

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Need some tracks to play at a party, or just go out dancing to? Here's my list of the best hip hop dance music out there today...

Gold Digger by Kanye West

Turn It Up by Chamillionaire

Bubber Band Man by T.I.

Hynotize by Young Jeezy

30 Something by Jay-Z

Ms. Jackson by Outkast

Get Low by Ying Yang twins

Lean Back by Fat Joe

Yeah by Usher

Get it on the floor by DMX

Pump it by  Black Eyed Peas

Blunt Ashes by Nas

Jesus Walks by Kanye West

Go Getta by Young Jeezy

Over Here Hustlin' by Lil' Wayne

Salt Shaker by Ying Yang Twins

So what makes these songs stand out as the best hip hop dance music? The video? Something that bumps at a club? Admittedly, the list is biased upon my personal preferences: I like the more heady lyrical stuff with a strong driving beat behind it, which leans towards Outkast, Nas, Eminem and early Kanyewest tracks more so than tracks by Ying Yang Twins or Young Jeezy. However, I've included a few of their songs as well to round out the list.

I also tried to leave out most underground rap/hip hop songs to keep it as accessible as possible. Most, if not all of these songs could be played in clubs or show up on MTV as a rap video. Sure, I could play Dead Prez or Ras Kass, but most people at a party- at least the ones I go to- wouldn't have a clue who they are. It's strange, no matter how hot a a song is, you'll usually get a better reaction if people know the music and can sing along with it. Guess that's why there's so many cover bands in bars... Lastly, I included several songs from the past few years, rather than just listing off a "what's hot now" playlist of current music. Anyone who thinks GoldDigger won't get a good reaction at a party is missing the point (unless it's a wedding). 

If you want to learn more about good hip hop dance music, check out Pandora, a free radio service that plays music according to your selected genre. you can always delete the songs you don't like, and save the music you think would work well at your party.

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