Empowering Hip-Hop Hopefuls Toward Positive Change
NO LIMIT RECORDS CEO MASTER P is leading by example to meet the challenges of the often negative state of today's Hip-Hop. He's started TAKE A STAND RECORDS, an innovative label that encourages artists to change the paradigms of contemporary Hip-Hop music. According to Master P, the label's objective "is to take Hip-Hop to another level, teaching our kids how to mature, make changes, and never sell out... it's time for more of us to take a stand. Unity is key and knowledge is power. Come to spread the knowledge to our community. Don't let the dream die..."
The Take a Stand Records website offers an online community, scholarship opportunities, various articles and resources, and a featured link for Master P's Katrina-relief foundation TEAM RESCUE ONE. Also important are the company's messages of community building and musical output free of exploitative images and coarse language; all while preserving quality, commercially-viable Hip-Hop.
As a natural outgrowth of his extensive efforts to elevate enriching content through Hip-Hop, Master P, in conjunction with OMEN ENTERTAINMENT, RAP SNACKS and non-profit music industry youth program MUSIC FUTURES, will host the
WE GOT NEXT SUMMIT
Howard University
Cramton Auditorium
2455 Sixth Street NW Washington, DC
Saturday June 30, 2007
Registration begins at 9:00a.m.
We Got Next has planned a top-caliber music industry conference as a means to enhance attention on WASHINGTON, D.C.'s array of talent and to promote music business knowledge among participants. Expected in attendance are a plethora of artists, DJs, concert promoters, industry figures, lawyers, managers, as an example.
Invited speakers include some of the most prominent figures in Urban music such as CHAKA ZULU (DefJam South), ROB LEWIS (Christina Aguilera, Babyface, Brian McKnight), J. PRINCE (Rap-A-Lot Records), MAD LINX (BET's Rap City), CHUCKY THOMPSON (Bad Boy Records), RAMPAGE (Flipmode Squad), CHRIS STYLES (99.5), JAY STEVENSON (95.5), RAHEEM DeVAUGHAN, RICH HARRISON (producer for Beyonce and Amerie,) JILIAN WRIGHT (manager for Jagged Edge,) JUSTICE (Rooftop Entertainment), Washington, DC's own breakout artist WALI, and many more. Panelists from XM SATELLITE RADIO, KOCH RECORDS, LIAISON RECORDS, ORGANIZED RHYME, and others are also expected.
The opening session will impress upon artists to take responsibility for the music they agree to perform and the social impacts of their choices. The theme of personal responsibility for one's career carries throughout the conference by teaching guests about music industry practices and how to create a market-ready presence. Additional panel topics range from sampling and other legal issues, producing hit records, and designing cohesive airplay strategies to building a buzz and reaching major labels. Other activities include an artist showcase, a fashion show, and an arena of vendors and exhibitors, as well as networking opportunities.
Registration for We Got Next bears an artist-friendly entrance fee of just $25, which includes lunch plus full access to the day's activities, and affords the opportunity to apply for a slot in the ARTIST SHOWCASE.
PLEASE NOTE: The $25 admission price is offered only to those who preregister on the site by June 25th. Late/Door registrants will be subject to an increased entry fee.
The We Got Next Summit follows the premier of Master P's televised AMERICA'S NEXT HIP-HOP STARS competition, airing on the STARZ! Network on FRIDAY JUNE 29th, 2007. Conducive to the mission of Take a Stand Records, all contestants on America's Next Hip-Hop Stars are expected to deliver clean musical content and image. Judges for the competition include ROMEO MILLER, SNOOP DOGG, PAUL WALL, and BET star FREE. Please check local listings for air times.
Artist showcase rules for the We Got Next Summit and more detailed information about the conference schedule, contests, and sponsors may be seen at http://www.wegotnextsummit.com
For more information about America's Next Hip-Hop Stars please visit http://www.americasnexthiphopstars.com
For information about the attractive sponsorship packages available for the conference, please contact: Damian Key, Sponsorship Director at (202) 640-1806 sponsorships@wegotnextsummit.com
Media inquiries may be directed to: media@wegotnextsummit.com or Darcie-Nicole Wicknick, ''Ask Darcie' Music Business Consulting (857) 222-1630 askdarcie@hotmail.com
