"Hi, My Name is..."

Greetings to all readers of this blog!

My name is Melodee. I'm an attorney by trade, but a music fanatic by blood. Welcome to my blog, "The Music Makes Me High".

Music is a part of my DNA...I just can't function without it. Moms said I used to dance around in her stomach before I was born when any music was playing around her. My father is a self-taught musician who plays keyboards and the saxophone. With a mother who loved classical and country music, and a father heavily influenced by funk and jazz, I was exposed to all types of music as a kid.

After sleeping through five years of piano lessons, I, like most teenagers, wanted to be a rapper. Unfortunately, in the small town of Tacoma, Washington, there aren’t a whole lot of industry people checkin’ for talent. After moving to Atlanta to attend Clark Atlanta University, whose motto is "Find a Way, or Make One", I did just that. Though my desire to be a rapper had subsided, my passion for the music biz kept me afloat. I got my first taste of action when, on behalf of a student group, I brought Messy Marv and San Quinn (Bay Area hip-hop artists) to perform at an annual event called West Coast Weekend, a celebration of West Coast culture. Since then, I haven't turned back. As an attorney, I currently represent entertainment companies and artists in the music business.


I created this blog to share my thoughts, insights, and frustrations about all things music. This might include things like: why 2Pac has released more posthumous albums than while he was living, or how your favorite artist might have cheated you at the last concert you attended by failing to perform any of the songs that made them your favorite. I also hope to share music industry tips and trends I've learned at the many conferences I attend with industry professionals.

Feel free to share your feedback. Everyone has an opinion.

Stay tuned for my next blog entry comin’ real soon...

Peace and Love!

Melodee J.