http://www.artistshousemusic.org/people/Paco The taxonomy view with a depth of 0. http://www.artistshousemusic.org/videos/paco+jimenez Paco JimenezPACO was the founding member of Costa Rica's most recognized Reggaeton/Hip-Hop group, Ragga by Roots, (Polygram Int'l), which earned Platinum sales in Central America. As a solo artist and as part of Ragga by Roots, PACO has performed in front of crowds numbering more than 50,000, breaking all records for CD sales, ticket sales and awards. Born in San Jose, Costa Rica, PACO became a master musician, creating mge-a-music that combines dynamic world rhythms, sexy Latin hip-hop, rock, jazz beats and reggae dancehall. Drawing from a jukebox of world influences, he creates soul-stirring, hip-shaking music. PACO has signed his first worldwide music publishing deal with North Star Media and has landed song placements on The Shield, Entourage, Sex and The City, The District, to name a few and he co-wrote with Howie D (Backstreet Boys) for Howie's upcoming solo album. http://www.artistshousemusic.org/videos/paco+jimenez#comment Paco Wed, 28 Jun 2006 18:06:03 -0700 admin 271 at http://www.artistshousemusic.org/videos/about+paco About PacoPaco Jimenez Garcia is a voiceover artist, musician, and songwriter. He talks about how he started doing hip-hop in Spanish and how the guitar helped develop his unique sound. Garcia also talks about the background of Reggaeton, a type of music formed from the mixture of Jamaican music, Latin American music, and hip-hop. Also in this segment, Garcia lists some of his inspirations, such as Jay-Z, Tupac, and Beenie Man. He also shares where he hopes to be in five years in the music and voiceover worlds. Garcia's opinion on the opportunities of the United States is covered as well. http://www.artistshousemusic.org/videos/about+paco#comment Paco Wed, 28 Jun 2006 18:06:03 -0700 admin 272 at http://www.artistshousemusic.org/videos/advice+for+young+artists Advice for Young ArtistsPaco Jimenez Garcia is a voiceover artist, musician, and songwriter. He talks about the importance of originality and risk in the music industry. Garcia also discusses the value of educating one's self in the business, such as attending conferences. The value of never giving up is covered as well. http://www.artistshousemusic.org/videos/advice+for+young+artists#comment Advice Paco Wed, 28 Jun 2006 18:06:03 -0700 admin 273 at http://www.artistshousemusic.org/videos/collaborating+on+songs Collaborating on SongsPaco Jimenez Garcia is a voiceover artist, musician, and songwriter. He explains why he often collaborates during songwriting. Garcia also emphasizes the benefits of collaboration, such as the quickness of creating tracks when combining talent. http://www.artistshousemusic.org/videos/collaborating+on+songs#comment Collaboration Paco Wed, 28 Jun 2006 18:06:03 -0700 admin 274 at http://www.artistshousemusic.org/videos/read+your+contracts Read Your ContractsRecording artist Paco Jimenez Garcia gives his thoughts on why it’s important to read every contract you are asked to sign, and what can happen to you if you don’t. http://www.artistshousemusic.org/videos/read+your+contracts#comment Team How does a band contract work? Advice Contracts Paco Wed, 28 Jun 2006 18:06:03 -0700 admin 275 at http://www.artistshousemusic.org/videos/getting+published Getting PublishedPaco Jimenez Garcia is a voiceover artist, musician, and songwriter. He offers advice on getting published. He explains the importance of having a broad catalog of high quality diverse songs. Garcia makes the point that having diverse songs demonstrates an artist's versatility, such as a rock band performing a love ballad. Also in this segment, Garcia covers the value of shopping around, word of mouth, and promotional materials in getting published. http://www.artistshousemusic.org/videos/getting+published#comment Publishing Paco Publishing Publishing Songwriting Wed, 28 Jun 2006 18:06:03 -0700 admin 276 at http://www.artistshousemusic.org/videos/latin+publishing Latin PublishingPaco Jimenez Garcia is a voiceover artist, musician, and songwriter. He talks about how Latin publishing works. http://www.artistshousemusic.org/videos/latin+publishing#comment How do I publish my music? Paco Publishing Wed, 28 Jun 2006 18:06:03 -0700 admin 277 at http://www.artistshousemusic.org/videos/getting+signed+as+a+latin+artist Getting Signed as a Latin ArtistPaco Jimenez Garcia is a voiceover artist, musician, and songwriter. He talks about getting a record and publishing deal with Polygram for four years. Garcia also explains the difficulties of jumpstarting your career and getting a favorable deal in the Latin music industry. http://www.artistshousemusic.org/videos/getting+signed+as+a+latin+artist#comment Recording Getting Signed Paco Wed, 28 Jun 2006 18:06:03 -0700 admin 278 at http://www.artistshousemusic.org/videos/making+money+with+music Making Money with MusicPaco Jimenez Garcia is a voiceover artist, musician, and songwriter. He talks about making money with music. Garcia lists different methods, such as jingles and songs in films. Also in this segment, he discusses his work with jingles. Garcia covers the importance of publishing as well. http://www.artistshousemusic.org/videos/making+money+with+music#comment hip hop Paco production Wed, 28 Jun 2006 18:06:03 -0700 admin 279 at http://www.artistshousemusic.org/videos/ragga+by+roots Ragga by RootsPaco Jimenez Garcia is a voiceover artist, musician, and songwriter. He talks about his Reggaeton group, Ragga By Roots. Garcia explains how their unique sound caused Ragga By Roots to break in Costa Rica. Also in this segment, he talks about one of their songs, Jam to the Sound, and how it mixes Spanish and English. http://www.artistshousemusic.org/videos/ragga+by+roots#comment Artists Languages Paco Reggaeton Wed, 28 Jun 2006 18:06:03 -0700 admin 280 at