{"id":8302,"date":"2012-05-18T11:02:28","date_gmt":"2012-05-18T15:02:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/noelborthwick.com\/cakewalk\/?p=8302"},"modified":"2012-05-18T11:02:28","modified_gmt":"2012-05-18T15:02:28","slug":"congrats-to-sonar-user-bobbi-funkee-boy-tammaro-who-hit-the-billboard-charts-from-his-home-studio","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/noelborthwick.com\/cakewalk\/2012\/05\/18\/congrats-to-sonar-user-bobbi-funkee-boy-tammaro-who-hit-the-billboard-charts-from-his-home-studio\/","title":{"rendered":"Congrats to SONAR User Bobbi "Funkee Boy" Tammaro who Hit the Billboard Charts from his Home Studio"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>Congratulations to Bobbi Tammaro (aka \u201cFunkee Boy\u201d)<\/a> who is seeing some great Billboard charting success with his new self-produced\/mixed full-length album titled \u201cPhilosoulphy\u201d which was created entirely in SONAR<\/a>.\u00a0 The album is also currently the #1 most selling Smooth Jazz CD in the world on CDBABY.COM.<\/a>\u00a0 Bobbi has an interesting SONAR story and is also a great example of the sign of the times in the modern day music industry.<\/p>\n

For a long time, Bobbi was that<\/em> guy behind the scenes; the guy that created, as well as put together great music for other major artists such as Tadros, Tenderoni and Leila.\u00a0 Exclusively using SONAR, he also found his way to mainstream song-placement success on shows such as General Hospital<\/em>, All My Children<\/em>, Beverly Hills 90210<\/em> and Soul Food<\/em>.\u00a0 \u201cAfter working on music behind the scenes for other people for so long, I sporadically made the decision to just put out my own record – Rise<\/a><\/em>,\u201d Bobbi told me on a recent phone\"\"<\/a> conversation.\u00a0 \u201cI didn\u2019t think it was going to get the attention that it got, and quite frankly I was a bit overwhelmed.\u00a0 I had meetings with Major Labels and knew immediately that the numbers they were throwing at me were not adding up, so I respectfully declined and thankfully made the trek on my path.\u00a0 It was pretty cool to see my name right up there on the charts with some of the biggest artists of today\u2019s times knowing that I had put this project on target basically alone.\u201d<\/p>\n

Bobbi\u2019s debut CD Rise<\/em><\/a> came out in 2008 and instantly gained credible stature when radio stations picked up the single \u201cBody Music\u201d which ended up charting on Smooth Jazz radio.\u00a0 His new CD Philosoulphy<\/em> which was also produced entirely in SONAR is currently #8 on the Smooth Jazz charts nationwide, and the first single “All Up In It” is #18 on the Billboard Smooth Jazz Chart.\u00a0 Additionally, Philosoulphy\u00a0<\/em>achieved the #1 best selling Smooth Jazz CD worldwide on CDBABY.com<\/a>\u00a0and is also doing quite well on iTunes.<\/a><\/p>\n

CW AR:<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0 You have accomplished quite a feat getting to this level on your own after turning down labels that wanted to sign your project.\u00a0 What is some advice you would offer to talented people who want to make it happen?<\/em><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Bobbi Tammaro:<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0 Don’t be afraid to invest in yourself.\u00a0 This means purchasing equipment like SONAR X1 and any other gear that will get you to the next level; lessons, promotions, hiring the right music producer, mixer\/engineer, musicians, vocalists, etc.\u00a0 Do it right the first time so you can compete with anything on the radio in your genre.\u00a0 Don\u2019t settle for a demo \u2013 there are no demos anymore if you want to get to the next level \u2013 everything should be a finished product with no excuses for elements such as a mediocre mix or production. <\/em><\/p>\n

Also, know your strengths and weaknesses.\u00a0 For example:\u00a0 I can’t sing like a top-notch pro, but I can write, arrange harmony and produce hit songs as a pro, so I then hire and pay for great vocalists.\u00a0 If you are in check with yourself and know your strengths and weaknesses well, you will then have the ability to make the decisions to get your creations and musical visions to the next level.<\/em><\/p>\n

Bobbi’s story here is living proof that with great songs, great production, hard work and dedication, it’s possible to get to the next creative level without the financial backing of a big label. \u00a0Whether you are just starting out and choose\u00a0SONAR X1 Essential<\/a>, or you are a seasoned pro needing the power and functionality of the SONAR X1 Production Suite<\/a>, Cakewalk software solutions have you covered.<\/p>\n

Right now, buy SONAR X1 Production Suite <\/a>and get the PC4K S-Type Channel Compressor ProChannel module free through June 30th.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Congratulations to Bobbi Tammaro (aka \u201cFunkee Boy\u201d) who is seeing some great Billboard charting success with his new self-produced\/mixed full-length album titled \u201cPhilosoulphy\u201d which was created entirely in SONAR.\u00a0 The album is also currently the #1 most selling Smooth Jazz CD in the world on CDBABY.COM.\u00a0 Bobbi has an interesting SONAR story and is also … <\/p>\n

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