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Itunes Podcast

December 8th, 2011 Comments off

I upload audio files to my website where people can listen to them.

I would like to have these available as podcasts on iTunes.
I need someone to set up a feed so these audio files appear on my iTunes page.
Simple is best

Itunes Scraper

December 1st, 2011 Comments off

Requirements:

We need a robot to crawl the iTunes Podcast directory, and then
provide us with the name, website, and email address of every podcast
in the directory. (Where they are available.)

Specification:

1. The main podcast directory is here:
http://itunes.apple.com/us/genre/podcasts-arts/id1301

On the left hand side of this page, you can see all the podcast
Categories. On the right-hand side, there is a list of podcast names
for each letter in the alphabet.

Th…

Download Itunes App

December 1st, 2011 Comments off

I need an exact replica of Download Lite (found here: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/downloads-lite-downloader/id349275540?mt=8) with a few added features like the ability to display mobile ads on this app and a search feature that only searches a particular website.

It can be an exact duplicate of this app. I am **not** trying to get it approved by Apple for use on iTunes. It will be offered on an individual site for download.

In Search For Iphone App Marketer/profesional Experience

September 30th, 2011 Comments off

We have designed a revolutionary and innovative app similar to that of Yowza. It is a location based coupon app, however, there are many functions which our competitors do not offer. We are trying to market the app on the apple app store the best way possible. We are looking for someone with expertise in this field.

Ideally, we’re looking to do this as cheaply as possible, because we’ll want to do it again (later) with you if you are successful. :)

Note: This must be done in the USA Apple iTunes App Store.

Get Us Into The Top 10 For A Category On The Itunes Store

September 30th, 2011 Comments off

Our App currently ranks anywhere between #15 and #50 on the iTunes Store “Most Downloaded” for its category. We want to be in the Top 10 for at least 1 full day, and see if we can maintain this presence by doing so. Our App is free, and this should be possible since one of our competitors is often in the Top 10.

Ideally, we’re looking to do this as cheaply as possible, because we’ll want to do it again (later) with you if you are successful. :)

Iphone App To Retrieve Sales Info From Major Ecommerce Site

September 6th, 2011 Comments off

This is not a game or novelty app.

This app will be able to retrieve details from a specific area of an existing, very busy ecommerce website and display figures and results for sales of a registered user in a variety of formats, such as graphs / pie charts as well as text – the data is available

The app will have the option to retain the username and password provided by the site.

There is currently no app available on iTunes that provides this.

I require the programmer to have excellent understanding of written English.

If that’s you, then please read on :)

I need to see at examples of at least 3 active apps on iTunes that you have created.

You will need to sign a Non Disclosure Agreement, after which the URL of the site will be provided.

I will need your help to successfully publish the completed app on iTunes.

If and when the iPhone operating system is upgraded, and the finished app is affected in any way I will pay you to maintain it, at an additional fee to be mutually agreed.

If the app is a success, the programmer will be asked to adapt and publish it on other platforms, such as Android etc for an additional fee to be mutually agreed.

Iphone App With Image Uploading

August 12th, 2011 Comments off

IPhone Photo App with Website

Phone App includes a website front end with admin and database.

Take photo with GPS Location. Add a description of photo with tags. Upload images from phone to website. If no internet access, store photos on phone for later upload. Contact form.

Search option to match similar photos based on Tags and

Help With Podcast Feed For Itunes

August 8th, 2011 Comments off

I am having a problem with the audio of my podcasts showing up in my most recent feeds (www.RealEstateInvestingMastery.com/feed). See this video:

http://screencast.com/t/i7avv0BJ

I am looking for someone who can just tell me what I am doing wrong. And then, I want you to show me how to fix it by sending me a video or walking me through it in Skype.

Thanks!

Itunes-style Start-up

August 4th, 2011 Comments off

I am looking for bids on a long-term programming project. This business would, in short, be an iTunes style store retailing audio/video of various lengths. Due to the confidentiality of the project, interested applicants will be given more specific details after making contact directly. The winning applicant will have had experience handling larger-scale projects, as this service is projected to grow quickly and dramatically.

Quick Packet Sniffing Project

June 28th, 2011 Comments off

I need someone to go through the itunes iphone, ipad, and ibooks app stores in itunes, and sniff the url itunes fetches for each category for both paid and free.

Specifically, I need the following:

- 19 games subcategories for iphone, 38 total urls (one each for free and paid)
- 19 ipad categories, plus 19 games subcategories, 76 urls total
- iBooks – not sure how many categories exactly, but probably on the order of 100 urls

You’ll need to have Wireshark (or a similar packet sniffer), and know how to use it to do this successfully. I can send you a little filter I wrote to pull out the packet that matters. I’ve found it takes me about a minute per url.

The results should be delivered in the format of the csv that’s attached (which has some sample urls in it).

I need this completed within 24 hours.

Buy Apps In Existing Itunes Accounts … Ip Changer Needed

May 30th, 2011 Comments off

Buy apps in existing itunes accounts … ip changer needed

you will need itunes software its free to download ….

i will give you a list of accounts you log into each one and download a free app … but each time you log into an account you need to use deferent ip

your bid must be on how much you want for 20 times going into deferent accounts and downloading the app … so you have to change your ip 20 times …

you must change your ip and use deferent ip on each account this is a must

you must have gtalk or msn messenger so we can speak…

Itunes Rss Feed Parser

April 14th, 2011 Comments off

We need a programmer to make an itunes xml feed parser…
we have a list of itunes feeds in our database…

the parser must go into an existing php function called:

function musicCharts()

the xml feeds come out of the database in the following format:

http://itunes.apple.com/”.$row[$COL_COUNTRYABVR].”/rss/topsongs/limit=25/genre=”.$row[$COL_GENREID].”/xml

we need to parse the:

- thumbnail image url
- song title
- artist name
- album name
- genre
- itunes song url

the output needs to be in this format:

<ul data-role=”listview” data-inset=”true” data-dividertheme=”c” data-theme=”d” data-filter=”true”>

<li data-role=”list-divider” id=”silver” >Charts</li>

<li>

<img src=” ** full URL to thumbnail image Here ** ” />

<h3> ** Song Title Here **</h3>

<p> ** Artist Name Here **</p>

<p> ** IAlbum Name Here **</p>

<p class=”ui-li-aside”>Genre: ** Genre here ** </p>

<a data-ajax=”false” data-theme=”b” data-icon=”star” href=” ** Insert full itunes song URL here ** “>Purchase on iTunes</a>

</li>

</ul>

thanks everyone

Scrape Itunes Music Charts To Rss

April 13th, 2011 Comments off

Hello,

we need someone to scrape itunes music charts and create individual rss feeds out of them like http://musicchartfeeds.com/itunes-rss/

we also would like to input each individual chart data directly into our database on a set weekly basis that would update automatically or by an update button

We have seen so many people ask for this sop i’m sure some of you have a script ready to go immediately and for a good price

thank u

Programming Project 1268289706

March 11th, 2010 Comments off

Hi
I am looking for someone that can help 30a Television create a tv show channel on itunes — or video podcast

We can convert and add the videos ourselves once its set up but we are too stupid to get started and cant be bothered to read all teh itunes regs
So, whats needed is
1) set up itunes account for 30atv
2) upload a sample video to show how it works
3) help with creative page for itunes users to see when pulling in 30a tv programs — just create then we alter design afterwards

Create Video Feed For Itunes

March 11th, 2010 Comments off

Hi
I am looking for someone that can help 30a Television create a tv show channel / feed on itunes — or video podcast

We can convert and add the videos ourselves once its set up but we are too stupid to get started and cant be bothered to read all the itunes regs

So, whats needed is
1) set up itunes account for 30atv
2) upload a sample video to show how it works
3) help with creative page for itunes users to see when pulling in 30a tv programs — just create then we alter design afterwards

Itunes App Store Scraper

February 22nd, 2010 Comments off

We need a PHP or PERL script to scrape the itunes app store for the following information and store them in local database:

0. app ID
1. title
2. language
3. seller
4. copyright owner
5. rating (age restriction)
6. requirements
7. customer ratings / average
8. description
9. link to website / link to support
10. description
11. update / version info (if there is any)
12. screenshots
13. customer reviews

many sites do it. for example : http://app-store.appspot.com/, appbeacon.com, appshopper.com, apptism.com

Please bid if you are 100% sure you can do this. Please make experiments before bidding on our project!!!

Iphone Update Needed

February 10th, 2010 Comments off

I am looking for a fix for my iPhone App. I am very busy and need the programmer to be independent. This is the link:
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/ifedjobs-federal-government/id338677193?mt=8

I want the app function to be on the phone itself. It’s currently on a server. I want a browser type feel app that basically displays 4-5 features from the source website usajobs.gov

I want a look and feel like this but not a clone:
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/job-search/id309735670?mt=8

Another example of the FUNCTION is:

An example of this is:
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/craigsphone-craigslist-for/id297870221?mt=8

—–

I’ll escrow the money to scriptlance
I only want people with reviews.

Create Itunes Tv Video Podcast

January 23rd, 2010 Comments off

Hi
I am looking for someone that can help 30a Television create a tv show channel on itunes — or video podcast

We can convert and add the videos ourselves once its set up but we are too stupid to get started and cant be bothereed to read all teh itunes regs
So, whats needed is
1) set up itunes account for 30atv
2) upload a sample video to show how it works
3) help with creative page for itunes users to see when pulling in 30a tv programs — just create then we alter design afterwards

info: current videos are uploaded via phpmotion
we will add phone ready videos and link to them via DB link
Can provide further info on request

WordPress Itunes Scraper 2

December 21st, 2009 Comments off

I need an Itunes Scraper plugin or modification for my wordpress to capture and parse application data.

The program will be able to scrape data such as application name, Release Date, Price, Description, Thumbnail, Images, Publisher, Latest version, and Size.

Once the data has been captured, it will be displayed in my wordpress.

I attached some images for better understanding :)

Thanks,

WordPress Itunes Scraper

December 17th, 2009 Comments off

I need an Itunes Scraper plugin or modification for my wordpress to capture and parse application data.

The program will be able to scrape data such as application name, Release Date, Price, Description, Thumbnail, Images, Publisher, Latest version, and Size.

Once the data has been captured, it will be displayed in my wordpress.

I attached some images for better understanding :)

Thanks,

Itunes Duplicate Song Script

December 16th, 2009 Comments off

I need a script that will delete duplicate songs out of iTunes/iPod, the script needs to check song title and album name. If the album names are not duplicate, the song should be left alone. Only when the song name and album are identical should the song be marked for deletion.

I am using the latest version of iTunes.

Itunes Scraper

December 2nd, 2009 Comments off

I need an iTunes scraper to capture and parse application data.

The program will be able to scrape data such as application ID, name, number of user ratings, number of user reviews and a few other columns.

The program will also be able to scrape data from all available countries as well. Once the data has been captured, it will need exported to a .CSV file.

If there are any questions, feel free to ask.

Itunes Interface For A Website

November 30th, 2009 Comments off

Hello,

I want you to build me a clone of Apples iTunes _interface_ with CSS, XHTML and a JS framework (best would be jqueryui). I will apply the theme myself so what I need is an index.html, css and images in subfolders that loads in a browser and makes an exact COPY of iTunes’s gui. Each item should already have a href-tag (javascript:). All text needs to be text not images. All must be done without tables but with css. Please take a look at the attached mockup.

- The control buttons (play, stop, forward, volume…) need to be single images with pressed and active states, like in itunes
- Volume slider needs to be moveable
- Display in the top, middle need to be real text, needs to work, single images placed…
- layout needs to be flexible, full browser window size, scalable frames (divs that is) like in itunes

You see, I need a fully working itunes guy that I can connect to my already existing software.

My budget for this is max. $100 and I would need it very fast, tomorrow at best. Please show me your skills somehow.

-> No India Job Reseller bids please… Only DIRECT developers.

Combine And Enhance 2 Scripts

November 22nd, 2009 Comments off

I want a site like moof.com – including the design/css/js/effects and ALL features. A real COPY / SAME site. Please check out the site in detail (infos here too, they are selling it: http://flippa.com/auctions/78768/Moof-com-Revolutionary-new-music-web-app–12k-users-).

As a base you NEED to use this scripts:
http://www.mixidesign.com/ and http://www.mixidesign.com/cd/

I will buy licenses. Then you have to use the scripts ajaxify them, build and itunes like interface (please look again an moof.com) and the following:

- code for importing itunes xml-playlists
- Homepage should work basically without logging in (search form / player like songza.com / mixidesign.com: People should be able to search and play as guest visitors too, search form instead of current page, Playlist things and such should say “you must be logges in bla…)

- When logged in, songs should have additional info columns, sortable: * rating (stars 1-5 like itunes), * play count, * buy (itunes / amazon link to buy the song).

- Almost all should be done with ajax OR iframe (as less as possible) so that the music keeps playing even if the page on the site changes

- ability to repeat songs or playlists automatically

I will delete all default standard PMs without reading further. I really ask you to reply ONLY if you have a clue and did your DD in detail, best with a feature list and a timeframe. I want a developer that I can chat with (IM) and best would be to see the work in progress online in realtime. Budget is around 200$. More features after that to come so this would be a long-term partnership.

Similar Sites and services:
http://www.mixidesign.com/ (they are selling the script too, maybe we use it as the base?)
http://www.meuzer.com/
http://www.songza.com/

I want ONE single person, no india-softwarejob-reseller please. I need the developer directly via instant messaging and so on.

I also require the person to have great design and css skills.

valid xhtml, css and js needed – I would also like a jquery lover to have a smooth gui.

Itunes Review Insertion

November 19th, 2009 Comments off

I have an app, live on iTunes, and I would like to encourage some visitors to my website, to leave a comment/rating for it. So ideally, I would host a web page with a few fields on it, that the web visitor could type something into, and be able to submit that into iTunes, without having the user load the iTunes client.

It would be great too, if there was some kind of notification from iTunes that indicates comments/ratings have been submitted, and published.

I need someone who is expert in iTunes (and if it has an API) to help with this.

Thank you.

Itunes App Store Scraper

November 18th, 2009 Comments off

All links to the iTunes App Store open in iTunes, but in fact are written in XML.

Your job is to write a script that accesses this XML and does the following:
- Scrape the iTunes App Store to generate a list of ALL games that have been released on the store, to date. (Note: we only want games, and no other apps.)
- Capture essential data: Game Name, Release Date, Price, Description, Images, Publisher
- Turn the data into a CSV
- Create a related script that scrapes the store for new games once per day, creates a CSV, and emails it to me

The script will run on our server. We use MediaTemple grid hosting. The script can be written in PHP, Python, or Rails. You will be responsible for setting up the script and making sure it functions properly.

Example URL: http://ax.phobos.apple.com.edgesuite.net/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewSoftware?id=331452793&mt=8

Research 200 Itunes Games

November 5th, 2009 Comments off

In this project, you will collect information on 200 iTunes games, and enter the information into a spreadsheet.

Qualifications:
- Ability to access the USA iTunes store, via proxy. (Instructions here: http://www.ausgamers.com/forums/os/thread.php/2768657)
- Fast, efficient, and detail-oriented

For each game, you are responsible for collecting and entering the following information:
- Game Name
- Price
- Genre
- iTunes Store Link
- Release Date
- Publisher Name
- Publisher Website
- Publisher Email

To receive payment, you must collect COMPLETE information on 200 games, including website email. (About 15% of publishers do not provide public email addresses. About 1% do not have websites.)

If we’re satisfied with your work, we may hire you for additional research projects.

Apples Itunes App Design

September 27th, 2009 Comments off

Application designed similar to Apple s iTunes as I am looking to have an application. It needs to be able to have downloaded videos quicktime format and still images that need to be paid for. Essentially I am looking for a very stripped down version of iTunes for both Mac and PC. The most important piece of the puzzle to me is the usability and simplicity to search for videos and to use the application.

Which programming language is best to create an application as opposed to an online website and how cost effectively can I have it created i.e. how inexpensive.Only professional and serious programmers are allow to bid.

In your bid please send us complete detail,your previous work examples and cost of this project.

Itunes Xml Library Parser

September 16th, 2009 Comments off

Needed: Delphi 7 application

Requirements:

1) From the Registry determine the path to the current user’s MY MUSIC folder, e.g. “C:Documents and SettingsJohnMy DocumentsMy Music”. Then append the string “iTunes” to the above path and store this as:

var
iTunesPath : String;

2) Store the following string as a constant:

const
iTunesDatabaseFileName : String = ‘iTunes Music Library.xml’;

3) Open the above file from the above path and parse the XML looking for certain tags/data based upon constants defined in the const section of app.

4) The tags to search will be defined like this:

type
iTuneArray = array[1..2] of String;

var
iTunesTag : iTuneArray;

procedure TForm1.FormCreate(Sender: TObject);
begin
iTunesTag[1] := ‘Artist’;
iTunesTag[2] := ‘Album’;

5) Parse/search/scan the ‘iTunes Music Library.xml’ file for the tags defined in the array. If data is found, then store it to a SQLite 3 table. Data should only be parsed/collected within the “[key]Tracks[/key]” section. Parsing should be CASE INSENSITIVE.

6) The SQLite table needs to be created each time the app is run. If a table already exists, it must be deleted and a new one created.

7) The SQLite table will be created with fields that correspond to the iTunesTag’s. In the example above, 2 fields will be created, 1 named ‘Artist’ and the other ‘Album’. Field length will be specified this way:

type
SQLiteFieldSizeArray = array[1..2] of Byte;

var
SQLiteFieldSize : SQLiteFieldSizeArray;

procedure TForm1.FormCreate(Sender: TObject);
begin
SQLiteFieldSize[1] := 64;
SQLiteFieldSize[2] := 128;

8) During the parsing of the XML, if the following key/line is found, then the [string] data will be stored to iTunesVersion (TString):

[key]Application Version[/key][string]8.0.1[/string]

E.g., after parsing the above line, iTunesVersion will contain ’8.0.1′

9) After the parsing and data storage to the SQLite table is complete, then create an ASCII file named:

‘iTunes’ + iTunesTag[1] + ‘.’ + iTunesVersion

In this file should contain all of the data found in all of the records found in iTunesTag[1] and be a sorted (0-9, a-Z). Note, however, NO DUPLICATES must exist in this sorted, exported list. “No duplicates” takes into consideration casing. In other words the following will NOT be allowed:

Rick Springfield
Rolling stones
Rolling Stones
ROLLING STONES
Rudy Valentino

Instead, only one “Rolling Stones” is allowed. I don’t care which one of the 3 “Rolling Stones” is chosen, just as long as only one gets into the exported ASCII file.

Note: I’ve replaced the “less than” and “greater than” symbols from this description because eLance prohibits “HTML tags”.

Categories: Delphi, XML Tags: , , , , , ,

Website For Iphone Apps

September 15th, 2009 Comments off

SUBJECT: Description and Scope of Work

PAGE 1

HOME PAGE

Background: White

Multiple logos floating on screen. When you click on one of the logos, a drop down menu should appear two choices:
“Description” OR “Go To iTunes”

Click on

Need 150 Accounts Created

September 11th, 2009 Comments off

I need someone to create 150 Apple iTunes accounts immediately. I don’t care if you do it manually or use a macro. However I need it done immdiately. If it will take you longer than a few hours, please do not bid.

In order to create the accounts you simply download iTunes for free. There is a way to easily create each account without a credit card. Please see: support.apple.com/kb/HT2534

I estimate that it takes about 45 seconds to create each account. However BEFORE bidding please first ensure that you are comfortable creating accounts with iTunes.

I need the login information for all 150 accounts delivered in an excel spreadsheet.

Need 100 Account Created Fast

September 9th, 2009 Comments off

I need someone to create 100 Apple iTunes accounts immediately. I don’t care if you do it manually or use a macro. However I did it done immdiately. If it will take you longer than a few hours, please do not bid.

In order to create the accounts you simply download iTunes for free. There is a way to easily create each account without a credit card. I estimate that it takes about 45 seconds to create each account. However BEFORE bidding please first ensure that you are comfortable creating accounts with iTunes.

I need the login information for all 100 accounts delivered in an excel spreadsheet.

Need 100 Accounts Created Asap

September 8th, 2009 Comments off

I need someone to create 100 Apple iTunes accounts immediately. I don’t care if you do it manually or use a macro.

In order to create the accounts you simply download iTunes for free. There is a way to easily create each account without a credit card. I estimate that it takes about 45 seconds to create each account. However before bidding please first ensure that you are comfortable creating accounts with iTunes.

I need the login information for all 100 accounts delivered in an excel spreadsheet.

Serious Iphone App Programmers

August 3rd, 2009 Comments off

Iphone / Mobile App Developers,

Indaflo LLC is looking for high quality iPhone and mobile OS developers to create several apps, beginning with PROJECT #1 below. Professional , hard-working and honest mobile app developers seeking serious, long-term business relationships should read on. If hired, Indaflo LLC will send you future work

Mp3 – Setup 2 Itunes Store

July 28th, 2009 Comments off

I have already setup an acct in iTunes but require
Yahoo messenger or phone support to help setup our
christian church podcast (Start -> Finish).

>Setup page in iTunes showing graphical thumbnail, podcast description.
>podcast entries (Name,Artist,Releasedate,Description,Pric=free)
>How to setup blog to hold the files to be used by itunes store
>How to call files from third party location into iTunes
>best ways to convert existing files to required audio & video files
needed by iTunes.

> Person should be very familiar with iTunes store setup

* * Setup of this is required by 3:00PM PST today 7-28-09 * *

Payment terms: Paypal
Budget: 25$/hr
Estimated time ~ approx 1hr

Itunes Store Setup Support

July 26th, 2009 Comments off

(Itune Store Podcast /audio/video/ setup support) NEEDED – -

I have already setup an acct in iTunes but require
Yahoo messenger or phone support to help setup our
christian church podcast (Start -> Finish).

>Setup page in iTunes showing graphical thumbnail, podcast description.
>podcast entries (Name,Artist,Releasedate,Description,Pric=free)
>How to setup blog to hold the files to be used by itunes store
>How to call files from third party location into iTunes
>best ways to convert existing files to required audio & video files
needed by iTunes.

> Person should be very familiar with iTunes store setup
> Should be able to communicate effectively in english if we
communicate by phone.

* * Setup of this is required by 11:30PM PST today 7-26-09 * *

Payment terms: Paypal
Budget: 25$/hr
Estimated time ~ approx 1hr

Merge Rss Feeds

July 23rd, 2009 Comments off

Need a php script to merge multiple (2 or more) RSS feeds into one.

Requirements
1. Input is RSS and output is RSS.
2. Control over the xml declarations and channel area
3. Should include all available xml tags from RSS feeds
4. Should allow you to remove unwanted xml tags
5. allows you to set total number of items
6. order all data chronologically descending
7. remove non-unique items by title
8. Can handle podcast feeds and special tags (itunes:duration, media:group, etc.)
9. Needs to utilize a configurable caching mechanism so that feed is not generated on each call
10. Require Clean Commented coding

Example feeds:
http://monkeywhale.blip.tv/rss/itunes
http://whowhatwear.blip.tv/rss/itunes

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Itunes Podcast

July 11th, 2009 Comments off

Hi all,

I have a website which has RSS podcasts generated by php/mysql. I want to add a podcast for itunes. I’ve tried but I can’t get it working on itunes. All the rss generation code is there, I just don’t know the format of itunes podcast feed.

PM me and I’ll send you the url of the site.

Categories: MySQL, PHP, XML Tags: , , , ,

Itunes

June 21st, 2009 Comments off

We are looking for someone to set up our videopodcasts and having them available on the iTunes store.

We have a large number of short videos which we can out put in various forms.

We can convert these to .mov format

Will listen to advice of course but I think what we need is a form to complete when we have uploaded the podcast video to the server. This form amends the XML file required by the iTunes store and makes the new video available.

It may be that using Googles feedburner etc is best and easiest. We need someone to set it up up get it working.

We need someone who can show us that they can archive this quickly. Somone who can show us the best easiest way to convert. (We have no Macs)

Automated response will be discarded.
We will pay on completion.

Mp3 Flash Carh (itunes Style)

June 20th, 2009 Comments off

I’m a Music Producer and I need a quality MP3 Flash Cart on my website to sell my music on. I would like something that has the itunes interface but it doesnt have to look exactly like it. Im more concerned with the checkout part of the cart. I need something that the customers can navigate through easy. www.trubeats.com has something just like what I need but feel free to add you own touch on the design. Please email me or contact me at the numbers below if you are interested in this project. Thanks.

Below are some website similar to what I need:

www.trubeats.com
www.beatslocker.com
www.gimmebeats.com
www.mybeatshop.com
www.rocbattle.com

-Robert

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