That's right, it's a celebration!!! Today marks the 1-year anniversary for Sound-Savvy!! If you're one of those people who hasn' t been to Sound-Savvy since the first day, it probably looks like a completely different page. First off, we went from the standard 2-column look to three last summer. Then I got rid of the old logo, and through the help of the great Steve Thuro at Asylum Digital, we were able to start 2009 off with a fresh look for Sound-Savvy!! This year has been absolutely great, 540+ stories and we're bordering on 22,000 hits within a year which is way beyond my expectations! The first couple of months we were just trying to get 100 hits in a month, now we're hitting that by lunchtime on a daily! So first of all, THANK YOU, the readers AND COMMENTERS! You make Sound-Savvy a success and I, Mack, appreciate it!! Since we're celebrating our first year, let's recap a few firsts:
First Album Review: Twisted Elegance: A Look at 'Discipline' (Janet Jackson - Discipline)
First Video Review: Keyshia Cole - Heaven Sent
First Interview: Motown Recording Artist 'London'
First TIYMLI Post: Drake, Duffy, Janelle Monae, Maroon 5, Jonas Brothers
Gotta give love to my blog fam for always supporting Sound-Savvy and contributing since day one (click each name to visit their sites and show 'em some love!):
First Video Review: Keyshia Cole - Heaven Sent
First Interview: Motown Recording Artist 'London'
First TIYMLI Post: Drake, Duffy, Janelle Monae, Maroon 5, Jonas Brothers
I gotta give major shouts to four special guys doing major things. They say black men don't help and support one another, but we beg to differ. First up, big love to Adam and Paul at Mindstream Radio, home of the Sound-Savvy Report every Wednesday night from 8-10PM streaming live! And secondly, major shouts to Mike and Shod at Suavv Magazine, where you can catch Sound-Savvy reviews and interviews on a regular monthly basis.
Gotta give love to my blog fam for always supporting Sound-Savvy and contributing since day one (click each name to visit their sites and show 'em some love!):
Odara from GimmeTheGoodies
BShepJr from Hip-Hop Universe
Kim and Kimesha from My Mood Is Music
Tank from iKnowTank
Sane from In Hood Terms (formerly Word Izz)
A.Red from Watch Your Setup
The Entire Fam at Blogadelphia
FashionCitizen from Fashion With A Side of Life
Charles from ModaMouth.com
DJ Swift
Martini from Martini And Scotch
TJ from Neon Limelight
Chrissy and Bahama from Two Ditzy Broads
Mr. Supreme Ron Mexico
Robo from Street Anthem
Sincere from Sincere Thoughts
BShepJr from Hip-Hop Universe
Kim and Kimesha from My Mood Is Music
Tank from iKnowTank
Sane from In Hood Terms (formerly Word Izz)
A.Red from Watch Your Setup
The Entire Fam at Blogadelphia
FashionCitizen from Fashion With A Side of Life
Charles from ModaMouth.com
DJ Swift
Martini from Martini And Scotch
TJ from Neon Limelight
Chrissy and Bahama from Two Ditzy Broads
Mr. Supreme Ron Mexico
Robo from Street Anthem
Sincere from Sincere Thoughts
What's next for Sound-Savvy? Well, YOU TELL ME! What do you want to see? What do you like? What do you DISLIKE? If you'd like to see an interview with a particular artist, hit me with that too! Leave a comment here in this post and let me know. Also... I'm looking for reviewers in different genres, so if you'd like to start writing album reviews in genres of reggae, rock, gospel, hip-hop R&B, or any other genre, hit me up at mackn2u@sound-savvy.com and let's work it out!! Thank you again for a year of support, keep reading, we'll keep writing, and keep leaving comments!!
6 comments and counting...
BIG UPS MACK!!! You're doing it real big around these parts. You've made me step my interview game up. LOL I wish you nothing but success and I know you'll TOP this year with ease come March 2010!
Posted on March 27, 2009 at 10:28 AM
*blowing party favors* Mack, you are definately a breath of fresh air. One of the realest in the blog game, easy. Thanks the shout out and you know your sis will always support you! :) Congrats on turnin' 1!!!!!
Posted on March 27, 2009 at 10:46 AM
Congrats! I remember Sound-Savvy from day one and look what it has become. Keep up the good work.
Posted on March 27, 2009 at 11:22 AM
Happy B-Day Sound Savvy, I'm def glad I got on to the site and known you as a friend. Much success is wished your way !!
Posted on March 27, 2009 at 11:44 AM
happy b day ninja! i know CTU will be throwing you a surprise party!
or maybe the old folks home will.....
*runs*
Posted on March 27, 2009 at 11:49 AM
Congrats! So happy that your hard work has become something so special to all of us! Keep up the good work. May the coming year(s) be a fruitful.
Posted on March 27, 2009 at 11:57 AM
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