FAQ s
How can I get myself or group Featured on Public Wizard, Inc?
Every artist featured on the Public Wizard, Inc. site is a client. If you'd like more information in how to become a client, send an email to Info@publicwizardinc.com with the following information: Artist/Group Name, Contact Name, Contact #, Email, Website (if available). Also a include a budget you have planned for the expected release of the project.
*** Please Note: While we at Public Wizard, Inc. listen to most genres of music, we specialize in the Rap Industry. We suggest that artists who do not fit this category should seek a label/ representative who will better assist them with product positioning.
Can I put a link on my site to Public Wizard, Inc.?
Yes! It's better to link directly to our homepage as internal pages are sometimes revised and their URLs can change.
Can I license or use music by Public Wizard, Inc. clients/artist roster?
If you are interested in licensing or using our music for any purpose, please email DParedes@publicwizardinc.com for audio compilations/ film/ tv/ video licenses.
How do I handle MP3 files?
Clicking an MP3 link on this site should just throw up a prompt to save the .mp3 file where you wish. If you have installed Windows Media player it may try to play the file directly rather than allowing you to save it. You should go into your browser options and change this. In Netscape go Edit: Preferences: Navigator: Applications - scroll until you find "MPEG Audio" - highlight this and click "Edit." In the "Handled by" section of the window you can select "Save it to disk" or designate the application of your choice to open the file. In Explorer, go Tools: Internet Options: Advanced: Multimedia, and uncheck the "Play Sounds" box.
When QuickTime wants to play your MP3s and you don't want it to (on a Mac)
Read the above paragraph and do the same thing on the Mac. Most likely QuickTime (when you installed) took over all media types. Find "MPEG Audio" and edit the settings to remove QuickTime as its default handler.
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What does Windows Media Player do for me (and where can I get Windows Media Player)?
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What does Shockwave do for me (and where can I get Shockwave)?
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What does QuickTime do for me (and where can I get QuickTime)?
QuickTime is Apple Computer's standard for digital audio, video and animation and is fully supported on both Mac and PC platforms. To download QuickTime click here.
What does WinAmp do for me (and where can I get WinAmp)?
WinAmp is the web's leading software application for playing MP3 files and can be downloaded for free. To download WinAmp click here.