If you have not already heard of the movement, iStandard Inc, then it's time you started paying attention. Whether a producer, artist, manager or music lover alike, iStandard has been providing incredible producer driven showcases and networking opportunities for over 3 years in NY and Philly, more recently in Chicago, LA, ATL, AZ and this year were bringing the heat to Miami and Las Vegas as well. So please read along to the iStandard iNc updates below and get familiar with how we operate. Thanks for your continuous support and recognition in helping iStandard iNc maintain it's position in the international world of music.
The Money Management 'One Stop Shop' Producer Conference in Phoenix, Arizona March 8th and 9th- Register Now and Submit for the Oss/ iStandard Producer Beat Battle.
On March 8th and 9th of 2008, hundreds of established and upcoming producers will descend upon Phoenix, Arizona, to attend the annual One Stop Shop producer's conference, masterminded by Sha Money XL's production and artist management company, Money Management Group . The conference will feature top industry professionals, platinum track making producers, and new technology trends from companies like Microsoft, M Audio, and Traxxpad. It will also include an itinerary filled, video game tournaments, after parties hosted by NYC's most noted DJs, and the infamous OSS/iStandard Producers Beat Battle. and most importantly the industry workshops/panels. Last Years event had over 700 producers and tastemakers in attendance, DO NOT MISS OUT!
The lineup for the 2008 OSS include producers; DJ Toomp, Swizz Beats, the legendary DJ Premier, Hi-Tek, DJ Quik, 9th Wonder, No ID, Trackboyz, and Nottz. This year, Money Management Group is honoring the works of Grammy winners Swizz Beats, famed for his unique production and his continuous ability to make hits , with a Lifetime Achievement Award and DJ Toomp, known for his work with T.I and Kanye West, with the Producer of the Year Award Other panelists include; Shalik Berry (Def Jam), Conrad Dimanche (Bad Boy), Jean Nelson (Atlantic), Lenny S., (Def Jam), Wendy Day, Chuck Creekmur (Allhiphop) , Bonsu Thompson, Julia Beverly (Ozone), Juan Madrid (Sony ATV), Maani Edwards (Universal Publishing) and more. Young Buck, Lil Scrappy, Kurupt, Outlawz, Talib Kweli, Sic Osyrus and Riz are also slated to make appearances throughout the weekend.
Sponsorship for this year's event comes from a variety of companies and components of the music industry; such as Xpoz Magazine, ASCAP , iStandard Producers, AllHipHop.com, Loud.com, Microsoft , Shade 45/Sirius Satellite Radio, Edios Traxxpad, Ozone Magazine, M Audio and Native Instruments.
Check Out Sha Money's Personal YouTube.com Invite to One Stop
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YxhjQyJv-Lw
And then, if still not convinced, check the One Stop Shop 2007 Trailer
http://youtube.com/watch?v=FhgR1AEriNs
Then, go and purchase tickets here at www.moneymanagementxl.com.
For sponsorship information, media passes, & coverage of the event please contact Kisha at kisha.mgm@gmail.com
NYC iStandard Producer Conference Wed Feb 20th 2008 @ Don Hills
Wed Feb 20th, the place to be in NYC is at the iStandard Producer Showcase @ Don Hill's (511 Greenwich Street and Spring St) Come check out 10 of the hottest up and coming producers from around the world come togethor to compete for an incredible prize package that consists of products such as, ABLETON LIVE 6 LE, IK MULTIMEDIA software: SAMPLEMOOG and ARC System, Drum sound library from www.bangin-beats.com, 1 year subscription to REMIX MAGAZINE and we also have a special prize to giveaway but youll have to be there to find out what that is, All I can say is, pack your bags!! Additional NY sponsors include Next Up Radio and TraxxPad (Eidos).
Judging the event will be none other than Sha Money (Co Founder of G Unit Records/ Money Management), Jimmy Edwards (Music World), Walter Jones (ASCAP), Versatile (Producer of Fab's 'Brooklyn' F/ Jay Z and Uncle Murder) and All Star (Legendary producer for SWV, Wu Tang, Omarion and many more) Live special performances by Magnum, 2008 UNI Award winning group, The League and 2007 UMA Best Male Rapper Nominee, Sic Osyrus.
Doors open at 830, Show start at 945, 21 and over w/ ID, Bring your networking A Game, beat cds and demo's, business cards and flyers, definitely a nite you wont want to miss!!
To get involved in future iStandard Producer Showcase
http://www.istandardproducers.com/showcase.php
We are now booking for ATL, NY (April), Philly (March) and Chicago (Tenative April)
iStandardProducers.com NEW Submission Opportunities and Launch of the iStandard TV player
If you are a producer, or know one...you and they need to be a member of the 'Ultimate Online Producer Driven Experience' known as www.iStandardProducers.com. Aside from the in depth interviews with today's most influential producers, A&Rs, managers, engineers and industry professionals, iStandardProducers.com allows your music to be heard directly by those managing the production process on some of the biggest projects in the music industry that your hot tracks need to be on! NEW submission opportunities have been posted for Remy Ma, Young Buck, G Unit's next Album and many more and are added weekly, So get involved and get your music heard today!!
To Join iStandardProducers.com , set up your profile and get started TODAY, click
http://www.istandardproducers.com/signup.php?mode=signup"a_id=3
Also, check out our newly configured iStandard TV player on the home page, we will be adding a ton of updates on there in next few weeks, so definitely stay tuned.
iStandard iNc new publicity client announcements
By now, most of you know that iStandard iNc also handles publicity and PR accounts for several up and coming artists and producers, as well as other prominent figures in the music industry. iStandard clients include Sha Money XL, VH1, Midi Mafia (50 Cent 21 Questions), Versatile and Big Lou (Kay Slay StreetSweepers).
iStandard is proud to announce the following clients are now part of our family.
L.E.P aka Low End Professionals
This Chicago based rap movement has an incredible following as well as a strong momentum behind a new single entitled 'We ain't Playin' F/ Fabolous. L.E.P. has been supported on national radio with previous singles including artists such as Jim Jones, Young Dro and chicago native Bump J. Count from L.E.P. was also featured on Hi Tek's 'Hi teknology 3' release. L.E.P. has been featured in XXL, HipHopGame.com, Allhiphop.com and several other magazines, mixtapes and major venues opening for artists like Lil Wayne and Bun B. For more info go to www.sonicbids.com/lep
Chop Dezol
From Anderson, South Cak, Chop Dezol is on fire with a brand new single gaining major BDS entitled 'Pump It' Featuring ATL resident hip hop veteran Sean P of The YoungBloodz. Chop has been tearing down stages from Amsterdam to ATL opening for Nelly, Ludacris, Ying Yang Twins and more. Chop Dezol is currently featured in the new issues of Intro Magazine, iFlow Magazine and Protege Magazine, and you can check out his new interview on www.nobodysmiling.com on the home page. For more info go to www.sonicbids.com/chopdezol
The League
NY definitely has something to look forward in this group of young hip hop fanatics. The League has been dubbed as the next big thing out of the east coast, and its evident as they have been recognized as 2007 Best Rap Group and the Underground Music Awards and have been featured on AllHipHop.com's 'Breeding Ground' as well as several major mixtapes hosted by Big Mike, DJ Kay Slay and Remy Ma's DJ Bedtyme357. For more info go to www.sonicbids.com/lcrookedi
Infman (also known as Infmega)
Video Production never had it so good. Infam, also known as Infmega is an all around production guru having directed, shot and edited major projects including Diddy's Ciroc branding ads, his 'I am' Press Play video,his Daily Assistant 'webisodes', behind the scenes footage at the 'Roc Boy's video as well as major projects for Just Blaze, Swizz beats and Just Blaze. Infman is also directing and handling the official production on Inasirkl Music Group's artist Sic Osyrus 'S On My Chest' Video in March 2008. For more info and live reels go to http://youtube.com/results?search_query=infman&search_type=
NGP aka No Good People
Houston, we have a problem!! Being dubbed as the rebirth of the Beastie Boys, these 2 Sets of brothers and hip hop lovers from Long Island and Queens are out to make their mark and carve their own lane in the world of music. With songs like 'Chug', a stage show that includes beer bottles and a breakdancing chicken, its no wonder these guys have a great future. For more info go to www.sonicbids.com/nogoodpeople
Nikal Fieldz
Although 6 hours away in the city of Rochester, the tremors of his new underground smash 'Racist' can be felt for several hundred miles around him. Recently featured on BET's Cypher, interviewed for The Source and Hoodgrownonline.com, Nikal Fieldz and his new project 'Almost Somebody' is about to ruffle some feathers and wake the music industry up from it's winter nap. For more info go to www.sonicbids.com/nikalfieldz
To Inquire on how to acquire iStandard iNc's publicity services contact
istandardpublicity.com
J Hatch and Don Di Napoli
iStandard
iStandardpublicity@gmail.com
646.358.0548
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