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Tuesday, November 10, 2009
"I Beat Daily" Music Conference Wrap Up
“I Beat Daily” Va’s Official Beat Battle Celebrating 3 years!!
Nov.7th 2009 A&R Management hosted “I Beat Daily” Va’s Official Beat Battle at Hampton University, in Hampton,Va. In addition to the beat battle they also hosted their first music industry seminar. Judges and panelist included Kevin Shine, A&R Jive Records, Judah super producer, and Davita Henderson Marketing Director for World Wide Radio. The seminar was titled “So You Want To Be In The Music Industry” and covered topics such as getting music to A&Rs, trends in the industry, and marketing and branding strategies to create a successful career within the music industry. There was also a Q&A session in addition to a meet and greet with the panelist. The beat battle consisted of 16 selected producers that went beat for beat for a $500 cash prize and a meeting with DTP recordings. The beat battle was very competitive and the crowd was very energized! Drinks were provided by Red Bull and there were label representatives from Interscope, Jive, and Studio 43.
Raychel (CEO A&R Management), DJ L.I. and host LO, Judeges Judah,
Kevin Shine, and the rest of the A&R Management team, along with the
Winner of “I Beat Daily” Va’s Official Beat Battle, D-Ruggs
Kevin Shine (A&R Jive) Speaks to Crowd
Judges Judah, Sean Archer, and Kevin Shine Producers DK Kyle and Dash!! BEST ROUND!
Promotional items sponsored by Interscope Records
Monday, November 9, 2009
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YOUNG-i-Open Mic (All That I'm Given)
This track was something slight I did a couple months ago addressing the open mic scene in DC. I decided to release the track publicly after receiving a lot of questions and concerns about my absence from the music scene. The song is in no way ment to disrespect or defer people from attending or participating in the open mic scene. It is simply my personal sentiment. Love it or leave it.
Legend Rival
Biography:
"A winner I am, I never accept defeat
leave my mark in this game, and never expect delete.."
-Legend Rival
A deviant from the normal cookie cutter rappers you hear on the radio, Legend Rival is a character all his own. A resident of the Virginia area, he's ready to leave his mark on the D.M.V. . With subject matter ranging from partying to everyday life struggles, he will leave you with a vibe that will have your ears wondering what's coming next.
Born Nick Seawright in Washington D.C., he was raised in Woodbridge, Virginia since a very early age. He started rapping in the summer of 2006 and it soon turned into a more than just a hobby. From empty parking lots to street corners he draws the attention of anyone who is close enough to listen. At only age 21, this young MC delivers with a flow that transcend beyond his years. Some of his influences include: Wale, Lupe Fiasco, Chamillionaire, Nas, and the DC based MC, Phil Ade. Currently, Legend Rival is working on his mixtape entitled 'The Arrival'. Stay on the lookout for this new addition to the hip hop community!
"A winner I am, I never accept defeat
leave my mark in this game, and never expect delete.."
-Legend Rival
A deviant from the normal cookie cutter rappers you hear on the radio, Legend Rival is a character all his own. A resident of the Virginia area, he's ready to leave his mark on the D.M.V. . With subject matter ranging from partying to everyday life struggles, he will leave you with a vibe that will have your ears wondering what's coming next.
Born Nick Seawright in Washington D.C., he was raised in Woodbridge, Virginia since a very early age. He started rapping in the summer of 2006 and it soon turned into a more than just a hobby. From empty parking lots to street corners he draws the attention of anyone who is close enough to listen. At only age 21, this young MC delivers with a flow that transcend beyond his years. Some of his influences include: Wale, Lupe Fiasco, Chamillionaire, Nas, and the DC based MC, Phil Ade. Currently, Legend Rival is working on his mixtape entitled 'The Arrival'. Stay on the lookout for this new addition to the hip hop community!
Diamonds In The Raw - Available Now at Borders (Largo, MD) The. Blvd.
Diamonds In The Raw is a new book about the evolution of the DMV (DC, Maryland, Virginia) Music Movement from the past to the present. Diamonds In The Raw is available now at:
Borders Bookstore (The Blvd. at the Capital Center - Largo, MD)
The Howard University Bookstore (2225 Georgia Avenue, NW)
The Literary Joint Bookstore (Forestville Mall)
Here are a few quotes from Diamonds In The Raw:
"Fat Rodney was like B.I.G. before B.I.G. was B.I.G." - Chucky Thompson
"At one time rap was seen as some bamma stuff in DC. Fat Rodney made it cool to rap." -Stinky Dink
"I was opening for Run DMC in front of 18,000 people. I had 3 dancers: Sean 'Puffy' Combs, Ron DeBerry and Obatye" - Vinnie D
"The DC area is was known for rappers hating on other rappers. But now with the DMV Movement everyone is coming together" - Big-B
"At the time I felt Wale was being disloyal, but as I reflect, he didn't know any better" - Kenny Burns
"Payola is supposed to be illegal but everyone in DC's underground knows what the deal is." -Hitmaka
"I know payola is real because I've taken it. Any DJ who says they haven't taken money is lying" - Paul Porter (former DJ on WKYS and WHUR)
"Most artists don't understand the game they're getting into" - DJ Xzulu (former DJ on WKYS)
"I had gained a following in New Orleans. If you look at the cover of my album, you don't have to be genius to figure out where Lil' Wayne got his style from." - Black Indian
"Tru Skool was a weekly event to build your skill. It was truly an event where MC's came to be an MC." - Flex Mathews
"Kokayi and Opus Akoben can go overseas and sell spots out, but people around DC don't even know about them." - Storm The Unpredictable
Diamonds In The Raw features interviews and commentary from:
DC Scorpio, Nonchalant, DJ Red Alert (from NYC), Section 8 Mob, Poem-Cees, Skinny Corleone, Tony Blunt, Frank Ski, The Oy Boyz, DJ Kool, Judah, 20 Bello, Carty Yeah, Draus (Wasteland Mob), Go-Go Michelle, Pro' Verb, Tabi Bonney, Big-B, Garvey "The Chosen One", Porche' 9-11, Ras Lidj, Marky, Kokayi, Toni Blackman, Head-Roc, Whitefolkz, Dre "All Day In The Paint", Mo Betta, Brother Maniac, Kingpen Slim, DJ Jaymo, DJ Heat, Likeblood, Lyriciss, Rico Anderson, Black Boo, Nile Numan, DJ Anomylee, Hevewae, Jacques Vaughn, Whop (Wisdom Speaks), X.O., Pro Verb, Young Sleep, DJ Torkaveli, PHZ-Sicks, Tae Barz, Lady Venom, Tyrone Norris, Southeast Slim, Raheem DeVaughn, and many more.
Diamonds In The Raw can also be purchased online at Amazon.com:
The Model Citizens Video Interview for The City of Roanoke, Va's Emerging Artist Event
The Model Citizens from River Laker on Vimeo.
The Model Citizens Video Interview for The City of Roanoke, Va's Emerging Artist Event
The Model Citizens from River Laker on Vimeo.
SINITUS TEMPO: I STANDARD PRODUCERS SHOWCASE IN PHILLY
I WAS THE ONLY DUDE OUTTA TOWN SHOWCASING MY BEATS HOLDING IT DOWN FOR THE DMV I FEEL I DID MY THING.
ILLMIND, MIKE FROM HIPHOPDX, AND LENNY S. WERE DOING THE JUDGING FOR THE NIGHT ALTHOUGH LENNY DIDNT SPEAK DURING MY SET.
Friday, November 6, 2009
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