THE BACK STORY
Hi, my name is Felicia Morris.
I’m also known as The Poetess, a 25-year radio vet and new media enthusiast.
About a year and a half ago, I set out on a mission to launch Radiofreqz.com,
an Internet radio network. With
the support of family, friends and even strangers, we successfully raised $11k
and began looking for a small office space with just enough room to fit a
table, a couple of mics and a console board. After several months of searching
for the perfect location, my good friends, Danielle and her husband Courtney,
came across an old vacant recording studio in Leimert Park and suggested I take
a look. The moment I stepped foot
in the place, I knew there was a bigger purpose…bigger than just starting an
Internet radio station. This was an opportunity to create many opportunities
for people who aspire to create their own content. A professional facility
where clients with limited resources can host and produce their own Internet
radio and TV shows and a fun place for students to learn and engage in new
media technology.
Although the monthly
lease was more than I had budgeted for I could not pass up the opportunity to
try and build something great in the Crenshaw community. Two weeks after my
initial visit, I decided to take a leap of faith and I signed the lease! Now we are
on to the next phase of the big dream and that is to get the studio equipped so that we can get up and running.
I humbly invite you all
to become a brick in the wall of this great venture by donating, sharing and
believing! Thank you!
ABOUT MORRIS MEDIA STUDIOS
Morris Media Studios is
an 1800 sq ft building located in the Leimert Park area of Los Angeles. It has
3 soundproof studios designed to record, produce and stream audio and video
content. The studio will have a video green screen room, visual radio streaming
and audio production. MMS will also offer recording and editing services for
voice-overs, audio books, podcasts, radio and TV commercials.
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Additionally, our
intention is to serve the surrounding community by starting Morris Media Lab, a
non-profit organization that will offer after school and Saturday workshops to high school
students in the areas of broadcasting and digital media. We will also support
other non-profits by offering an online outlet for them to promote
their specific causes.
THE TOOLS WE NEED TO SUCCEED!
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Although it will take thousands
of dollars to get the studio to its full potential, a starting budget of
$35,000 will get us the tools we need to get started. Once we meet our goal, we
will be able to sustain our operational expenses by offering a multitude of
services to our current list of clients. All funds will go toward getting
Morris Media Studios up and running.
Your contributions will help provide positive alternatives for area youth and create opportunities for media aspirants. The following is the budget breakdown:
Rent & Utilities
(3 months) $10,000
(1) Broadcast console board $4,500
(1) Audio/video mixer $2,300
(7)
Electrovoice mics $2,100
(4) PC computers w/monitors $4,500
(3) Smart TV’s $2,300
(3) Sony webcams $1,000
(1) Broadcast table $500
(8) Headphones $300
(7) Chairs (Studio) $420
(8) Chairs (conference Rm) $600
(5) Boom mic mounts $400
(1) Software $800
Lighting $500
Green screen $500
Cable & hardware $300
Admin & Misc (shipping, etc.) $1,500
Insurance $1,000
Installation & Labor $1,500
Total $35,020
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FOR YOUR GENEROSITY...
During the course of our campaign we aim to deliver the coolest perks we can get our hands on! For starters, we have the "Ain't Nothin' But A G-Thang" and E-40's "Sluricane Hurricane" packs along with some great high end headphones courtesy of Monster and Sol Republic. And for those local to the Los Angeles area, we're offering opportunities for you to host your own internet radio and TV Shows and access to our workshops. Our list of cool items include limited edition Morris Media Studio t-shirts and your name listed in the lobby on our "foundation wall'. Check back with us periodically for perk updates! Please feel free to contact us with any questions regarding perk items at
contact@morrismediastudios.com. We know that every single dollar counts and we appreciate every cent. Thank you!
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ABOUT
FELICIA "THE POETESS" MORRIS
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Felicia “The Poetess” Morris started her career 25 years ago as a syndicated radio host on Lee Bailey’s Hip Hop Countdown & Report. In 1992, She released her debut album, Simply Poetry on Poetic Groove/Interscope Records. The CD's first single, Love Hurts, addressed domestic violence and hit the top 10 on Gavin Report's rap charts. About a year later, she joined the staff of 92.3 The Beat (later 100.3 The Beat) in Los Angeles and served as an on-air personality and its community affairs director for nearly 13 years. She resigned in 2007 to launch her own company, Poetess Media which produced content for Sprint Mobile and Sirius Satellite Radio. In 2008, Ms. Morris became a producer and co-host of Jamie Foxx's The Foxxhole on Sirius XM. She has worked with media giants Clear Channel, Radio One, Sirius XM and MTV and entertainment luminaries such as Steve Harvey, Reverend Al Sharpton, Cedric The Entertainer, Tom Joyner, Judge Joe Brown and media mogul Cathy Hughes.
Felicia Morris has been at the forefront of new media content for over a decade. Morris Media Studios will be her second venture in new media studio builds. In 2012, her and her dad, Johnny Morris built and managed, RMC Studios, a state of the art internet broadcast studio. Ms. Morris' keen ear for on air talent helped to build an online audience of over 1 million viewers in just under a year on their Internet radio network, rmconair.com. She is currently the owner of Morris Media Studios, a full service streaming and broadcast facility in the Leimert Park area of Los Angeles.
OTHER WAYS YOU CAN SUPPORT THIS GREAT EFFORT!
Some of us may not be able to make a financial contribution...we understand! There are a few other ways to help us reach our goal:
Please share our Indiegogo campaign link on your social media pages.
Word of Mouth is a powerful tool. Please spread the word.
PLEASE FOLLOW US!
Twitter: @morrismedia and @ogpoetess
Facebook: Morris Media Studios
CONTACT US AT:
Contact@morrismediastudios.com
323 481-6982
THANK YOU TO OUR SUPPORTERS!
Snoop Dogg
E-40
Sway Calloway
Tracey Stevens
Danielle Holland
Bobby Ross Avila
Rashane Crayton
Monster Headphones
Republic Headphones
