I cannot count the times that artists have contacted me with the mantra, “I know I will go platinum. I just need someone to hear me. We can be rich and famous! You won’t be sorry for working with me.”  The first thing I think of when I hear this is, “amateur.”  It literally screams [...]

It is Friday….rainy and cold here in Minnesota.  So I thought I would help warm you all up with a free download of a hot remix.
Feel free to download, and share with friends….if you enjoy the music, come back and purchase some CD’s or downloads at Sharpmusic.com
“Know About You” - Dance Remix - written, produced [...]

Dayna Jones, a great singer/songwriter I have worked with for years was here in Minneapolis recording this weekend. We had alot of fun. We cut two songs. One of them was a song we started from scratch and finished while she was here. It is called, “Keep the Change.” I have not had a chance [...]

Many of the emails I get from people are artists looking for record deals. I assume that many of these people do not really understand what a record deal is. This book explains it in a very detailed way, and it may change the way you think about your music career.

This weekend I had the opportunity to perform at the Home Design Expo in Blaine, MN.  It was at the National Sports Center.  It seemed like a great show to be at if you were in the market to build or remodel a home.
I performed from 11am til Noon. I did about 11 or 12 [...]

I am really excited because this weekend Pop singer/songwriter Dayna Jones is coming up to record here in Minneapolis.  I have worked with Dayna over the last few years. We cowrote her first CD that she released a few years ago. You can listen to tracks from that CD at Dayna’s Myspace page.
This weekend we [...]

For those of you who are into Gospel music and great voices, I want to introduce you to a singer by the name of Robert Robinson. He is simply incredible.  I first heard Robert sing back when I was in high school in the 90’s. I was living in Mitchell, SD at the time, but [...]

Another interesting article on the music industry is out. It says that by 2012 digital downloads will be 40% of overall music sales. In 2007 it was 10% of music sold.
Read the music industry info here.

- CHAD SHARP (R&B, Pop Recording Artist)

This weekend I was able to attend a songwriting seminar put on by Jill Holly. Jill lives in the Twin Cities and has been a songwriter for many years. She has toured both the US and Europe and is a great songwriter.
It was very interesting and educational. Jill showed all who attended how to write [...]

Thank God it is FRIDAY!!!
It has been a busy, busy week….so in celebration of the weekend I am giving away some music!
Download the full Mp3 of “Know About You” — from the CD ‘Personal’ by Chad Sharp
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