It’s So hard to say Goodbye!
According to the I.C.E. Showcase Facebook page, the following message was written:
“Hi All, I hope you are enjoying your Sunday! Mathew Knowles of MusicWorld Entertainment and myself Ashley Brooks of I.C.E. Artistry have decided to part ways and pursue some other avenues individually. However I.C.E. Artist Showcase will be back up and running VERY soon, with a NEW look, NEW venue, and RENEWED purpose! Thank you so much for your support of my showcase! We have been going since July 2013 and it has been an awesome journey and learning experience that I am looking forward to continuing. This showcase started and will continue to be about giving artists exposure, positive feedback and a platform to polish their craft in music. I look forward to seeing you soon and I will keep you updated. Thank you,” -Ashley Brooks I.C.E. Artistry
Music Mogul, philanthropist, collegiate educator, visionary (we could fill in an entire paragraph with his titles), Mathew Knowles collaborated with the I.C.E Artistry Showcase in July of 2013. He joined and created the Music World I.C.E. Showcase because he saw this platform missing in Houston. Once created, Mathew began shaking Houston with many talented acts falling out such as the first artist to be signed from the showcase; Blushhh Music. Every Wednesday the showcase was held at the House of Dereon Media Center where local hopefuls performed for a chance to become like Blushhh and get signed to one of the most renowned labels in Houston; Music World Entertainment.
Mr. Knowles along with a number of “Judges” (vets in the music industry) gave feedback to the acts that performed on everything from their mastered track, to their stage presence, and of course vocals. Constructive criticism is the best way to describe what the judges gave the artist as some of them needed thick skin to handle the “tough as nails” Knowles. I mean think about it, this man developed Destiny’s Child, trained daughter Solange, and managed world star/daughter Beyoncé.
Watch my #TeamStyleMag interview with Mathew concerning the Showcase.
I’m sure many local artists are sad to see Knowles part ways with the Showcase. Anyone can look for an artist to sign, but to give the artist feedback to help them further develop is priceless!
To learn more about Music World Entertainment visit: http://musicworldent.com/