Happy Holidaze from HHM

HHM would like to wish each and every one of you a wonderful, joyous and gangsta

 holiday season!

[event] 'Mr. Philadelphia Socialite' Isaac M. Hamm III Celebrates Milestone Birthday with a Purpose

This Friday, December 23, IM3 Media CEO, Isaac M. Hamm III, will host his first annual charity birthday bash at Gallerie Isada, located at 3320 Collins Street in Kensington from 8:00pm to 2:00am. HHM had a chance to catch up with Isaac to talk about this upcoming event and how much it means for him to continue giving back to the city of Philadelphia. 

HHM: What made you want to include a charity element into your birthday bash?

Isaac: Last year was the start of adding a cause to celebrating my birthday. Last year me and my staff (IM3Media.com) went out to Love Park to feed the homeless soup and I called it “Soup’r Saturdays”. Dec 19^th was the date. It really opened my eyes to what people are going through. So I decided that this year I would work alongside an organization Chosen300.org located at 11th and Spring Garden street.  

HHM: How did you become involved with the Chosen300 organization?

Isaac: I attended an event where proceeds were being given to the organization. I listened to their mission and wanted to know more so I did my research and set up a meeting with Brian Jenkins the founder of Chosen300. After our meeting I started coming to the center to help serve food. Each time I did it I had about 7 to 10 people come with me to help also. They do great things there. Outside of feeding people they also help them find jobs.

HHM: What goes into planning an event of this magnitude? How did you choose your venue?

Isaac: A whole lot (lol). It really takes a team to put on an event like this. It’s about five of us working on this party and things are moving like they are suppose to.  We have our press release going around trying to get the word out to local media to let them know about the event. Chaseing media is so much fun, sike. But I love what I do. The venue is the Gallerie Isada located on Collins street in the Kensington section of Philadelphia. This venue has all the bells and whistles from top to bottom and from inside to outside. Art work all on the walls. The royal color theme gives you a comforting feeling. It’s a must see and I came across this venue a while back for another event and fell in love with it.

HHM: How did you get the name "Mr. Philadelphia Socialite"? 

Isaac: Well it was given to me by Ms. Dyana Williams, co-founder of Black Music Month. We were at Warmdaddy's, I believe, and she was shocked to see me out and about and she said "You are a Philadelphia Socialite". I had to go research all it took to be a socialite (lol). But it wasn’t until I was turning 30 that I wanted to use that title. I feel this charity birthday bash is going to set me up for greatness and I want to bring it in right. Giving back is a passion of mine and the best gift that I can give to myself is to give back. 


For more information and to purchase tickets or donate log on to: http://charitybirthdaybash.eventbrite.com/!

[event] Kicks for Kids v5 Charity Shoe Drive & Concert with Meek Mill - Dec. 18th (WDC)

Join Kicks for Kids this Sunday, December 18th for their 5th annual charity shoe drive. Here's how it works: Your $10 donation = one (1) new pair of sneakers for charity.

When you donate $10 you receive:

• One (1) free concert ticket
• One (1) Reebok Gift Bag
• One (1) Young & Reckless Collabo T-Shirt
• Shoe City Friends & Family Discount

EVENT LINEUP:

Meet & Greet with Meek Mill & John Wall of the Washington Wizards - 2PM-5PM
@Shoe City at The Mall of Prince Georges, 3500 East West Hwy, Hyattsville, MD

Kicks for Kids Concert - 5PM - 10PM
@ 9:30 Club, 815 V Street, WDC


For more information and to make a donation log on to sneakersuite.com

[nostalgia] Philly's Most Wanted - Suckas

I've been listening to Philly's Most Wanted while working on an upcoming project. I love writing to music from my wonder years lol.

[music] Ke$ha "Sleazy" with Wiz Khalifa, Andre 3000, T.I., & Lil Wayne

[video] Pac Div - "Top Down"

[artist spotlight] Q&A with Johnny Crome - The New Bad Boy of Pop

HHM would like to introduce you to Johnny Crome, a singer/rapper/songwriter from New Haven, Connecticut by way of Brooklyn, New York. His upcoming project "Life In 3D" is lead by "Porn Star", a catchy and melodic single that is sure to peak your interest.

Check out our interview to learn more about this intriguing artist that you need to know.




HHM: Tell us about your project Life In 3D.

JOHNNY: The one question that I've pondered since I was born is, "what is the meaning of life?" It's really a question and theme that fascinates me. So, when I set out to record this project I wanted to touch on a plethora of topics. I wanted to do so by utilizing an array of genres and sounds to express my vision. At the end of the day Life In 3D is not only something that is entertaining, but it's thought provoking as well. In my opinion I think that's what art should be.

HHM: What are some of the challenges you've faced as an independent artist?

JOHNNY: I could run off a laundry list of "challenges", but they wouldn't be anything that you haven't heard before. Ultimately, I don't feel like I face any challenges. My intentions as an artist is to have my art received positively. That's really all I can ask for. Anything more than that is just a cherry on top. If you want to create music or any other art form just to get paid or be famous, then you're doing it for all the wrong reasons. The more people who embrace my music reassure me that I'm doing things the right way and adding positive energy to the world.

HHM: You have a very futuristic sound befitting of the moniker Johnny Crome. What made you decide to take on that name and how did you develop your sound?

JOHNNY: My name is based after a character from a book I read years ago called Come Home Johnny. The book was about the life and times of a futuristic rock star. I became enthralled with the character and I thought the name had a nice ring to it so it just stuck.

My sound is something that I’ve been developing over years. I’ve had the privilege to work with a lot of great producers and artists. So I just tried to learn as much as I can from them.

I have never been afraid to step outside of the boundaries of what people think a "Black" artist should be.  I listen to a lot of different genres outside of hip hop. Honestly, I don't consistently listen to a lot of hip hop anymore. Don't get me wrong, everything new that drops I listen to it. And sometimes I find a rare gem, but I do that just to be aware of what’s fresh and what trends are emerging. I am inspired by The Beatles just as much as I'm inspired by Jay-Z.  Right now Adele and Florence and The Machine are currently my favorite artists.  Hip Hop still sells, but artistically it needs to step its game up.

My music is extremely visual so I draw heavily from films and paintings. I’m a huge fan of directors Ridley Scott and Stanley Kubrick. I love the work of Salvador Dali and Picasso just to name a few.  I love architecture as well. I find the structure and design of cathedrals and mausoleums to be very fascinating. My inspiration comes from the extraordinary and the mundane. Therefore, my sound is something that continues to develop and evolve as we speak.

HHM: Do you prefer rapping over singing?

JOHNNY: I honestly don't have a preference. I deliver the record in whatever form it sounds the best. I don't really consider myself a rapper or a singer. I just create visions sonically. I never really know how I'm going to deliver it. I have a very awkward writing style.

I may go in with an idea or concept, but I'm never attached to it. Most of the songs for Life In 3D were written as I was standing in the booth recording. Once I get in front of the mic and I really start vibing to the music, it always changes. I compare my songs to paintings. The music is like a canvas, and it's my job to provide the proper paint to make the picture come together beautifully.

HHM: What would you like for people to know about you? Why should they follow and become a part of the Johnny Crome experience?

JOHNNY: I speak truth in my lyrics.  I have lived a life that a lot of people would die for. However, the topics I write about in my songs are things that truly matter to me. Life, death, love, hate, pain, anger, joy, glory, heaven, hell, religion, sex, money, and politics; these are topics that are important to me. I don't necessarily need people to follow me. I believe the universe attracts like-minded individuals to one another. So if you think in the same lane as I do and you enjoy my music, then that bridge will help us form some type of bond together.

CONNECT
http://www.johnnycromenow.com/
Tweet @KingCrome
Facebook
Media Contact: Laurena Marrone, Grit PR & Promotion

[video] Meek Mill f. Young Chris "House Party"

[video] Dres of Black Sheep and Jarobi of A Tribe Called Called Quest Join Forces as EVITAN

The founding core of the Native Tongues Dres and Jarobi have formed the duo EVITAN (which is NATIVE spelled backwards). The two are working on an album to be released in 2012. Their first single "P.T.I (Occupy Wall Street) addresses some of the issues that sparked the Occupy movement, the feelings of anger, frustration, and the desire to mobilize to make a change. The video was shot in the midst of the Occupy Wall Street protest. Check it out below.

Also Dres & Jarobi sit down with Sway and perform.

via Audible Treats

[event] Art Basel Miami

Another year I won't be there (big sigh) but in case you are here is a listing of some great art & design events courtesy of Rockaway PR. Some events require you to rsvp.


TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 29

Kiwi Arts Group presents 'Behind the Lens of William John Kennedy,' Ultra Violet and David Datuna at Booth C24 Primary Projects features Taco Stand installation by Kenton Parker
SCOPE Miami
VIP & Press Preview: Tuesday, November 29, 4:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Fair Hours: Wednesday, November 30 to Saturday, December 3, 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Sunday, December 4, 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
NE 1st Avenue (Midtown Blvd) at NE 30th Street, Wynwood
http://www.scope-art.com/

WHITEHOT Magazine Winter Reception Featuring the exhibition 'Here Lies Georges Wildenstein' Primary Projects
Tuesday, November 29, 7:00 to 11:00 p.m.
4141 NE 2nd Avenue, Suite 104, Miami Design District
http://www.primaryprojectspace.com/
RSVP essential shanamason@whitehotmagazine.com

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 30

Elements presents a compelling artist showcase, Featuring Cecilia Moreno-Yaghoubi's 'Rituals' Exhibit Miami Art Space
November 29 to December 4, 2011
244 NW 34th Street, Wynwood
http://www.ceciliamyart.com/

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 1

Graffiti Gone Global (GGG) unveils 'Labrys Frisae' by Marc Fornes, 'Public Figure' by Volkan Alkanoglu and 'The Art of Basketball' by Billi Kid
VIP & Press Preview: Thursday, December 1, 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.
The Rotunda
3252 NE 1st Avenue, Suite 101, Midtown Miami
RSVP essential dejha@rockawaypr.com
http://www.gggexhibit.com/

'Here Lies Georges Wildenstein' Opening Reception Primary Projects
Thursday, December 1, 6:00 to 10:00 p.m.
4141 NE 2nd Avenue, Suite 104, Miami Design District
http://www.primaryprojectspace.com/

COME OVER
Michael Dawkins Home
Thursday, December 1, 7:00 to 10:00 p.m.
3628 NE 2nd Avenue, Miami Design District
http://www.michaeldawkinshome.com/
RSVP kelly@rockawaypr.com

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2

'Center of Attention' VIP Reception a group show spotlighting local professional emerging and established artists ArtCenter/South Florida
Friday, December 2, 8:00 to 11:00 p.m.
800 Lincoln Road at Meridian Avenue Miami Beach
http://www.artcentersf.org/
Among the many imports descending upon Miami during Art Basel, ArtCenter/South Florida - contemporary art incubator since 1984 – puts the focus on local talent. Forty artists-in-residence will open their studios showcasing new works in the 800, 810 and 924 Lincoln Road buildings, while the ‘Center of Attention’ exhibit in the main gallery spotlights their talent including: Ramon Bofill, Natasha Duwin, Katerina Friderici, Alex Heria, Adriana Carvalho, Venessa Monokian, Damian Sarno, Amanda Serrano, Antonia Wright and David Zalben.

SATURDAY DECEMBER 3

'The Art of Basketball' Party featuring DJ Irie Graffiti Gone Global
Saturday, December 3, 9:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m.
The Rotunda
3252 NE 1st Avenue, Suite 101, Midtown Miami
RSVP essential dejha@rockawaypr.com
http://www.gggexhibit.com/

[RIP] Joe Frazier & Heavy D, Video of Heavy D's Last Interview with Tim Westwood

We've lost some talented people the past few days. It was announced on the news on Saturday that Smokin Joe was in hospice care but Heavy D was a total shock today. I thought his may have been another death rumor.

Heavy D just did an interview with Tim Westwood that was uploaded yesterday.

RIP Andy Rooney

The inspiration behind my "Andy Rooney Moments" on this blog has passed away at 92.
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Happy Halloween - Thriller Forever

Don't forget Michael Jackson: The Life of a Icon comes out tomorrow on Blu-Ray & DVD. Its actually a documentary about his life produced by his longtime collaborator David Gest. Now if they would just put Moonwalker and Michael Jackson: The Legend Continues on DVD that would be lovely!

[video] Ciroc 100 NYC Tastemakers Party #CirocBoyz

Nick Storm, National Director of Ciroc, put together a big shindig to commemorate 1 million cases sold and honored the Ciroc Boyz (the influential djs and artists that represent the Ciroc brand) and invited 100 of NYC's top promoters.

[music] Bangladesh presents Candice Pillay

Getting into the habit of listening to new artists that aren't being shoved down my throat. If you like easy breezy, beat driven, pop with hip hop infused sounds definitely check out this mixtape. Candice's vocals put me into the mindframe of the Pussycat Dolls first album (um yeah I dug PCD). The beats are Bangladesh which makes for a nice blend.

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD OR STREAM THIS MIXTAPE



TRACK LIST
1.On My Way
2.Dirty Diana
3.Smooches
4.DJ Skit 2
5.Candice Iz Back
6.Sex Faces
7.Break Down My Walls
8.Wear My Shades
9.DJ Skit 2
10.5 Ft 9 Intro
11.5 Ft 9
12.Kill Em Off
13.Cum Skit
14.Woman Down Over Again
15.Tears Dry On Their Own
16.DJ Skit 3
17.On My Way

www.candicepillay.com
http://twitter.com/candicepillay
http://twitter.com/MrBangladesh


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Coast 2 Coast Convention Recap Video

[event] 2011 Reel Independent Film Extravaganza - Oct. 22 & 23 (WDC)

The 2011 Reel Independent Film Extravaganza will take place this weekend October 22 & 23 at THEARC Theater, 1901 Mississippi Ave, Washington DC 20020. Highlights of the weekend will include four world premieres.

'All in the Game' and 'Coffin' will premiere Saturday, October 22 at 7:00pm. 'All in the Game' is an urban drama featuring actors who starred in HBO's The Wire series and was filmed in Baltimore. 'Coffin' is a psychological thriller starring actors Kevin Sorbo (Hercules), Bruce Davidson (X-Men), Johnny Alonso, Patrick Barnett and Sunny Doench. 'End of Occupation' is a series of short films and premieres Sunday, October 23 at 4:00pm.

The 2011 RIFE Awards Finale hosted by Actress Denyce Lawton will take place Sunday, October 23 and the red carpet begins at 6:00pm. Awards such as Best Documentary, Best Short, Best Feature and others will be distributed for amazing film works. Awards Presenters include new super group Lipstick & Congas, Comedian Lazee Lamont, Hostess Cherie Moody, Personality Marcellus "Bassman" Shepard, Miss International 2011 Ciji Dodds, Miss Maryland International 2012 Chardia Murray and more. Saturday's extravaganza will be hosted by Cherie Moody and Marcellus "Bassman" Shepard.

Closing the festival will be 'Sons of Life' featuring Tony Lewis, Jr. and 'Mayor for Life' featuring Marion Barry on Sunday, October 23 at 8:00pm. 'Sons of Life' is an urban documentary featuring Community Activist Tony Lewis, Jr., who was recently awarded with Steve Harvey's Best Community Leader Hoodie Award and won a brand new Ford Explorer. Tony's mission is to assist children with incarcerated parents in another direction as Tony is the son of Tony Lewis, alleged right hand man of drug king pin Rayful Edmonds who is now serving life in prison. 'Mayor for Life' is a reality drama series which grants the audience access into the life of former DC Mayor Marion Barry and his current efforts and struggles as Ward 8 Councilmember.

For a full listing of scheduled film screenings and events visit: http://www.reelindependentfilm.com/ and follow @2011RIFE

[music] Wale ft. Miguel "Lotus Flower Bomb"

Off the upcoming "Ambition" due out 11.1.11.

I lovezzzz this song!!!!

MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT...OUR NEW ADDRESS

I've been waiting for this day for 5 years and I finally was able to obtain...

***HipHopMoguls.com***

Now my blog doesn't have to feel like a stepchild.  

Yes break out the cyber champagne and let's have a toast.

Pass the Courvoisier Rose
 (the accent code refuses to work for me right now so just imagine it's there)

Seriously I've been waiting for the previous owners registration to expire. I refused to me hiphopmogulsblog dot com or dot net, or any other variation. This is the domain that I wanted. Wait another day or so for the change to be in effect.

VV Brown preps for sophomore album "Lollipops & Politics", Touring in Selected Cities

The tracklist for VV Brown's highly anticipated sophomore album "Lollipops & Politics" have been released and judging by The Playground mixtape it should be pretty damn good. The first single "Children" featuring Chiddy (of Philly's Chiddy Bang) was released digitally last month here in the U.S.

Other highlights on the album include "Be Yours", a Ronettes-style ballad introduced by a wall of drums and a dream-like killer chorus ("It's the only love song on the record," V V says, "I find it hard to write love songs when I'm happy") and "Like Fire" which opens against two minutes of fuzzed-out discordant synthesizer and builds to a cinematic, hurricane climax of strings and a voice unleashed. "I'm so proud of that song as I wrote it myself, played all instruments, and arranged the strings," V Vsays. Then there's "Famous", which V V co-wrote with her other producer Bjorn Yttling, of feted Swedish indie rockers Peter, Bjorn and John.

TRACKLISTING
1. Children (Featuring Chiddy of Chiddy Bang)
2. Famous
3. Red Balloon
4. Tough Like Glue
5. Climbing High
6. Heartbeat
7. Be Yours
8. Ten Feet Tall
9. Circus Town
10. Like Fire

CONNECT WITH V V BROWN
http://vvbrown.com/
http://www.facebook.com/VVBrownOfficial
http://twitter.com/VVbrown


V V BROWN TOUR DATES
Nov 1 - Brooklyn, NY @ Knitting Factory
Nov 2 - New York, NY @ Mercury Lounge
Nov 4 - Washington, DC @ DC9
Nov 7 - Los Angeles, CA @ Bardot
Nov 8 - San Francisco, CA @ Rickshaw Shop
Nov 9 - Los Angeles, CA @ Hotel Cafe
Nov 10 - Seattle, WA @ Nectar Lounge


ABOUT V V BROWN
V V Brown's debut, Travelling Like The Light, was released in the U.K. in 2009, followed by release in the U.S. last year, and spawned gold-certified single"Shark in the Water" which led to V V's career-making performances on Ellen, Rachael Ray, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson andThe Late Show with David Letterman. She also brought her electrifying live performance on tour in the U.S. in 2010, opening for the likes of pop rockers Maroon 5, Owl City and Little Dragon.

Courtesy: Mario Morales, Cornerstone

Lonnie "Prime Objective" Harrell Launches Xtreme Basketball Xhibition

UPDATE: CHECK OUT MY EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW ON CHERRYONTOP.COM

Lonnie "Prime Objective" Harrell has parlayed his basketball afterlife into a new venture that creates opportunity for the next generation of basketball talent.

From November 11-13th, the Xtreme Basketball Xhibition (XBX) will draw thousands to the Nation's Capital to witness never before seen extreme individual and team competitions featuring over 100 amateur basketball talent from across the country. Both male and female players will be ranked and awarded prizes by an esteemed panel of judges from the worlds of sports and entertainment.

Competing players will have their skills tested in shooting, dunking, ball handling, one-on-one, and three-on-three competitions. The weekend will also include "ringer" events and exhibition games.

Baby Shaq, The Professor, Homicide, and Mr. 720 are just some of the talent that has been confirmed. KarmaloopTV.com is a media partner and will produce content to be aired on KTV, their new cable channel, at a later date.

Players interested in participating in the XBX must register for the October 15th qualifier at www.theXBX.com. The competiton is open to basketball players, male and female, of all ages, except college aged/athletic scholarship eligible athletes. For more information log on www.theXBX.com, follow at http://twitter.com/theXBX.


Source: http://www.thexbx.com/

[event] Red Bull Music Academy Sept. 25-30th (NYC)

The Red Bull Music Academy World Tour will be stopping in New York this week. Starting today, September 25th until the 30th you will be able to catch Mobb Deep, Slick Rick, Wu Tang Clan, Black Moon, and The Diplomats for Five Out of Five: Celebrating the Boroughs' Most Iconic Hip Hop Albums.

Red Bull Music Academy has embarked on a World Tour going straight to the heart of today's most crucial musical movements, and taking listeners beyond the beat. New York City is one of 10 groundbreaking celebrations and explorations around the globe that will feature signature concerts, workshops, art installations, studio sessions and parties in extraordinary locations.

Below is a list of the venues, dates, facilitators and performers for each borough. Space is very limited for each discussion. General public RSVP addresses provided. Tickets for the performances at night are available for purchase at the respective venue web site.

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QUEENS - Sun, Sep 25 featuring Mobb Deep's 'The Infamous'
Queens, birthplace of hip-hop pioneers such as MC Shan, LL Cool J, Nas, Run DMC and A Tribe Called Quest, will be the first borough focus for the Red Bull Music Academy World Tour. "The Infamous," Mobb Deep's magnum opus, is still one of the most influential pieces of work to come out of the 90s hip-hop movement and was instrumental in putting the Queensbridge Housing Projects back on the map.

In Conversation with Mobb Deep - The Making of 'The Infamous'
4:30 pm Doors, Free with RSVP (limited space available to public) rbma_websterhall_925@us.redbull.com
Performance with Mobb Deep & Lloyd Banks - 8pm Doors, 9pm Show
Webster Hall - 125 E 11th St. New York, NY 10003-5301 - Tix $20, http://www.websterhall.com/

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BRONX - Tue, Sep 27 featuring Slick Rick's "The Great Adventures Of"
Slick Rick's "The Great Adventures Of" has clearly stood the test of time as a classic body of work. Tracks "Children's Story" and "Mona Lisa" are two of the most recognizable songs of all time and Rick's music has been covered by fellow hip-hop heavyweights like Nas and Black Star.

In Conversation with Slick Rick & D-Nice - The Making of 'The Great Adventures Of Slick Rick'
430pm Doors, Free with RSVP (limited space available to public) - rbma_paradise_927@us.redbull.com

Performance with Slick Rick - 8pm Doors, 9pm Show
Paradise Theater - 2403 Grand Concourse, Bronx, NY 10468 - Tix $10, http://www.paradisetheaterevents.com/

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STATEN ISLAND - Wed, Sep 28 featuring Wu-Tang Clan's "Enter the 36 Chambers"
The Wu-Tang Clan effectively bum rushed the hip-hop industry with a debut album that not only put Staten Island on the map but revolutionized the concept of a crew album as all members of the Wu followed "Enter the 36 Chambers" with classic solo albums.

In Conversation with Wu-Tang Clan - The Making of '36 Chambers'
430pm Doors, Free with RSVP (limited space available to public) - rbma_eveultra_928@us.redbull.com

Performance with Wu-Tang (Masta Killa, GZA, Raekwon the Chef, U-God, Ghostface Killah) - 8pm Doors, 9pm Show
Eve Ultra Lounge - 2354 Arthur Kill Rd. Staten Island, NY. 10309 - Tix $15, http://www.eveultralounge.com/

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BROOKLYN - Thu, Sep 29 featuring Black Moon's "Enta the Stage"
Black Moon's "Enta the Stage" marked the birth of the Boot Camp Clik, a Brooklyn based crew who would emerge as one of the top independent hip-hop labels of all time. "Who Got the Props?," "I Got Cha Opin" and "How Many Emcees?" remain some of the most revered tracks of all time in New York's deep hip-hop history.

In Conversation with Black Moon & Dru Ha - The Making of 'Enta Da Stage'
430pm Doors, Free with RSVP (limited space available to public) - rbma_southpaw_929@us.redbull.com
Performance with Black Moon and Big Daddy Kane - 8pm Doors, 9pm Show
South Paw - 125 Fifth Ave. (St Johns + Sterling) Brooklyn, NY 11217 - Tix $10, http://www.spsounds.com/

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MANHATTAN - Fri, Sep 30 featuring The Diplomats' "Diplomatic Immunity"
The Dipset Crew/Diplomats sprung to life off of the success of founding member Cam'ron and his Confessions of Fire album. The Dipset truly emerged as a crew after introducing a young Juelz Santana on Cam'ron's third album "Come Home With Me." It was only a matter of time before Juelz, Cam and Jim Jones would orchestrate "Diplomatic Immunity," the Diplomats' first crew album.

In Conversation with The Diplomats - The Making of 'Diplomatic Immunity'
430pm Doors, Free with RSVP (limited space available to public) - rbma_Hsoa_930@us.redbull.com
Harlem School of Arts - 645 St. Nicholas Ave., New York, NY 10030

Performance with The Diplomats & Vado - 8pm Doors, 9pm Show
Best Buy Theater - 1515 Broadway, New York, NY 10036 - Tix $20, http://www.bestbuytheater.com/

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{Red Bull Music Academy}

[new music] SIYA "I Put Niggas On"

http://twitter.com/siya_

http://www.iamsiya.com/

[music] Idris Elba "Private Garden"

{via CherryOnTop}

C2C Convention: Buy 2 VIP Passes, Get 1 Free...This Weekend Only!

THE BEST INDUSTRY EVENT OF THE YEAR IS ONLY 2 WEEKS AWAY

DON'T MISS OUT!

If you didn't have a reason to mingle with Grammy award winning producers, record label execs, influential bloggers and some of the biggest name dj's in the game, now you definitely do. Coast 2 Coast wants YOU to experience what the Miami VIP experience is all about. So, for 1 weekend only (until 9/18), all VIP passes are Buy 2 get 1 Free!! You want to rub shoulders while getting contacts in our Red Room VIP lounge? Then cop your VIP passes today, and yes your VIP pass allows you to drink free 10/1 and 10/2 @ Eve during the convention and more! Don't miss out!

If you want to be at the 3rd annual Coast 2 Coast convention and focused on the educational side and want to get info directly from the myriad of panels we have planned and would rather spend your time networking then we also have our general Coast 2 Coast Convention bands Buy 2 Get 1 Free as well! You still get access to all the panels and parties, you just dont have access to our Red Room VIP lounge or the free shuttle bus and will have to purchase your own beverages.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER NOW!!!

FULL CONVENTION SCHEDULE:

[Thursday Sept 29th - Pre-C2C Convention Industry Mixer]
EVE (1306 N. Miami Ave, Miami FL 33132)*
9:00pm - Artist Check-In
10:00pm - Doors Open to Public
10:30pm - Mixer Artist Showcase
1:00am - Official Coast 2 Coast DJ Battle
*VIP badge holders drink FREE at EVE in our Red Room VIP Lounge

[Friday Sept 30th - Convention Registration/Launch Party/Awards Ceremony]
Hilton Downtown Miami (1601 Biscayne Blvd Miami, FL 33132)
5:00-9:00pm - C2C Convention Registration
Bleu Moon (1717 N. Bayshore Drive Miami, FL 33132)
10:00pm-1:00am - C2C Convention Launch Party & Awards

[Saturday Oct 1st - Industry Panels/"The Main Event"]
(Bus service will be provided for all VIP badge holders to and from hotel and event venues)

EVE (1306 N. Miami Ave, Miami FL 33132)*
2:00pm - Doors Open
3:00-4:00pm - New Media/Blogger Panel
4:00-5:00pm - DJ/ Radio Panel
5:00-6:00pm - A&R/ Executive Panel
7:30-10:00pm - "The Main Event" Artist Showcase
*VIP badge holders drink FREE at EVE in our Red Room VIP Lounge

SoBe Live (1203 Washington Ave Miami Beach, FL)
12:00am-5:00am - Official Coast 2 Coast Convention Afterparty
FEATURING CYHI THE PRYNCE (G.O.O.D. MUSIC/KONVICT)
HOSTED BY BIGGA RANKIN

[Sunday Oct 2nd - Industry Panels/iStandard Producer Showcase]
(Bus service will be provided for all VIP badge holders to and from hotel and event venues)

1:00-5:00pm - Pool Party/Coast 2 Coast Model Contest (Location TBA)
Special Performance by Mishon (Interscope Records)

EVE (1306 N Miami Ave, Miami FL 33132)*
7:00pm - Doors Open to public / DJ Spinning
8:00-8:30pm - "Behind the Rhymes" LIVE Producer Interview
8:30-9:30pm - "Beat This" Platinum Producer Panel
10:00pm-12:00am - iStandard Producer Showcase
1:00am-Close - Afterparty at EVE f/artists TBA
*VIP badge holders drink for FREE in our Red Room VIP Lounge

SPONSORS: For sponsorship opportunities to put your brand in front of our thousands of attendees including Booths, Banners, Gift Bags, Lanyards, etc, email: coast2coastvp@gmail.com

ARTISTS: Click Here to apply to perform at the 2011 Coast 2 Coast Convention.

PRODUCERS: Click Here to submit for the iStandard Producer Showcase Convention Edition

***HHM [HipHopMoguls] is a media sponsor of the 2011 Coast 2 Coast Convention!***





R.I.P 2PAC - Holler If You Hear Me (1993)

Couldn't let today go by without blessing this blog with some Pac. September 13th is another day I will never forget. Back when you learned news over the radio, I heard Colby Colb on Power 99 announce it around 8pm on a Friday night. I just knew Pac would pull through. He never came across as a mere mortal and he was shot before so hearing that he was gone I was disappointed. I felt that all the East Coast v. West Coast drama was the cause, I have since matured and now know that VIBE was not a bible, but a magazine in business to sell crap to the youth. But trust when I came home from school and that magazine was sitting in the door, nothing else mattered. Oh Oprah would be on, but VIBE held my attention. I would soak up every word until bedtime. Now remember back in these days VIBE was wide and I would hate folding it to take to school, so I would place it as careful as I could so I wouldn't bend the corners or wrinkle a page. Til this day I am still this anal when it comes to my books and mags. Entertainment media was an entirely different animal back in those days. You really had to search for news, it wasn't so instant like it is now. #nostalgicmoment

Film: Brooklyn Boheme (Teaser)

This is the first five minutes of Diane Paragus and Nelson George's feature documentary:

"Brooklyn Boheme gives a first hand account of this vibrant African American artistic community that included the great Spike Lee, Chris Rock, Branford Marsalis, Rosie Perez, Saul Williams, Lorna Simpson just to name a few. Narrated and written by Fort Greene resident Nelson George, this documentary celebrates "Brooklyn's equivalent of the Harlem Renaissance" and follows the rise of a new kind of African American artist, the Brooklyn Boheme."

Brooklyn Boheme was selected as the opening night selection for the 2011 Urbanworld Festival which runs September 14-18th in NYC at AMC 34th Street in Midtown Manhattan. For tickets visit http://www.urbanworld.com/.

Kevin Hart's Laugh At My Pain Opens Tomorrow 9/9, Sneak Peek at Midnight (PHL/NJ)

Midnight Shows at the following locations:

• AMC Loews Cherry Hill 24 2121 Route 38 Cherry Hill, NJ 
• AMC Franklin Mills Mall 14 1149 Franklin Mills Circle Phila
• AMC Neshaminy 24 3900 Rockhill Drive Bensalem, PA
• AMCHamilton 24 325 Sloan Ave. Hamilton, NJ

Safe travels if you venture out. Check for flood warnings!

Purchase Advance Tickets for an AMC theater in your area!

Scratch DJ Academy Offers DJ Certification Program

The Scratch DJ Academy is now offering DJ Certification programs at their three locations in New York, Los Angeles, and Miami. The program is the most comprehensive method for developing world-class DJ skills and requires the completion of four required courses and two electives over a two-year period. Spaces are still available for the Fall term.

For more information, log on to http://www.scratch.com/ or contact your local Scratch:
NYC: 212-529-1599
Miami: 305.576.3868
LA: 888.725.5557

Steve Stoute's "The Tanning of America" Launch Event at Howard University This Evening

The Tanning of America: How the Culture of Hip-Hop Rewrote the Rules of the  New Economy (Gotham Books) is available in book stores and online TODAY Sept. 8, 2011.

Steve Stoute will be making an appearance at Howard University TODAY, Sept. 8, in the Gallery Lounge of Blackburn Center from 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. A book discussion, moderated by Gregory Carr, Ph.D., associate professor of Africana Studies at Howard University, will be followed by a Q&A and meet and greet. The release didn't mention whether you can purchase the book or have your copies signed but it should be safe to assume.

For more information visit http://www.tanningofamerica.com/. Event hashtags are #tanningofamerica and #tanning. Follow @SteveStoute



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Register Today! Coast 2 Coast Convention "Meet the New Music Industry" September 29-October 2, 2011 - Downtown Miami

Time has flown by, in less than 3 weeks the Coast 2 Coast Convention is going down. So many of you send in your music asking for feedback or asking for advice about breaking into the industry, well one of the most important ways is to get off the computer and start attending events and BAM...you will break into the industry. But in all seriousness, its important to learn from those doing what you want to do or is the person in charge of the people doing what you want to do. It may not necessarily lead to your big break, but its a step forward and may give you that much needed motivation to keep going. Its all a great way to network and put faces to screen names.

Weekend Passes are now $175

REGISTER NOW!!!

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Happy Birthday MJ!

I never knew there was a video for this song. Its very fitting :)

 

Big Sean Interview from VEVO



I can't help but notice how often Big Sean expresses he tears up over something. I can appreciate a rapper not acting all hard and uncaring all the time. I respect the sensitive stee-lo! (yes I'm bringing back stee-lo, I was listening to 702 earlier)

[event] Coast 2 Coast Convention 2 Months Away! Half Price VIP Passes End Tomorrow 7/31!

The Coast2Coast Convention takes place September 29 - October 2, 2011 at the Hilton Downtown Miami.

 Register Today!

VIP Passes include:

VIP Entry includes VIP access with panelists and industry guests. VIP Ticket will also include complimentary drinks. VIP guests have FREE access to event gift bags (1 item limit per bag). All VIP passes include free VIP entry to ALL of the weekend events, including after parties and transportation on bus from hotel.
Early Bird discount until 7/31 cost $250. Doubles to $500 8/1.
 
General Admission Passes are $150 until August 31st. For more schedule + event info click here.

Rapper Rah Digga's Smartphone Battle Rap Application Straight Spittin' Now Available On All Platforms

Veteran rapper and former First Lady of Busta Rhymes' Flipmode Squad Rah Digga and Appalachian Apps are proud to announce a new smartphone application that allows users to battle rap each other, the first of its kind for Android, iPhone, Blackberry, and Nokia. Users all over the world can create profiles, buy beat packages, and earn the chance to even battle against bona fide rap celebrities.



Straight Spittin' is the only audio-based battle rap application that allows aspiring rappers to battle in either freestyle or written form, to select different beats, verse length, and the number of rounds. The application anticipates today's busy MC, giving them the option to schedule battles ahead of time, leave verses in their opponent's inbox or just hone their skills in rehearsal mode. One of the most exciting features of the application is the option for the public to vote for winners. As MC's win more battles, they advance from "Unsigned Hype " to "Gold " and eventually "Platinum" status, where they'll be scouted for global battle competitions.


According to Rah Digga, battle raps have and always will be an integral part of the hip-hop community. "As someone who prefers more aggressive rhyming, it's always refreshing to hear people rhyme like their lives depend on it," she explains. "Hearing battle raps can remind people of what a real lyricist should sound like...or not."


Having solidified her position in hip-hop as a gifted lyricist, Rah is now changing the world with her new app designed to give aspiring rappers a chance to show and prove themselves on a global stage at their convenience. Teaching aspiring rappers about the fundamentals of rapping and lyricism was the main catalyst for Rah's involvement with this application. She believes it's possible for someone to eventually get a record deal stemming from this app.


The application has been making great strides in the tech community. Straight Spittin' was recently awarded 1st place in AT&T Open Call Contest and was 1st runner up in Microsoft's Fast Pitch Contest. The app is also currently a finalist in Nokia's $10M Calling All Innovators Contest.


Straight Spittin' is currently available for download from all smartphone app markets as well as the app's website http://straightspittin.com and the developer's website www.appalachianapps.com.



Courtesy: Michelle McDevitt, Audible Treats

[event] 4th Annual Unity In The Community Block Party :: July 30th :: (PHL)

The 4th Annual Unity in the Community Block Party will host its free annual celebration in South Philadelphia at 20th and Snyder Avenue at 3pm on July 30th, 2011. Produced by Unity in the Community President, Anton Moore, this event is a community day of free food, children’s activities, live entertainment, celebrity appearances, a fashion show and award ceremony. The event has become the most anticipated celebration of the summer for residents, neighbors and friends in the area. With a headlining performance by Miami native and hip hop’s proclaimed “baddest chick” Trina, additional guests include Power 99 FM’s DJ Diamond Kuts, Uncle O, State Representative Kenyatta Johnson; Jordan Harris, Executive Director, Philadelphia Youth Commission, and more.  

The Unity in the Community organization held various fundraisers throughout the year to raise money for the celebration. Philadelphia’s Power 99FM is a media partner and other community members have provided their support. For more information please contact Anton Moore at 215.292.5081.


Courtesy: Ra'Chelle Rogers Phila-Sophy PR

[film] "Ecology of Love" (2004) Starring Pharrell Williams and Dania Ramirez

A teaser for this short film has been online for years, now its finally available in full. Enjoy!

[video] A You & Me Thing - The Breakup

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http://www.facebook.com/ayouandmething

http://twitter.com/ayouandmething

[video] BK Hip Hop Festival 2011 - Q-Tip x Kanye West

from BrooklynBodegaTV

Rye Rye Gets Remixed and Glammed Up

B-More's own Rye Rye is heating up the summer with hot music and very fab videos. This is on top of touring with Katy Perry. Aided by producers Blaqstarr, Diplo, Count & Sinden, and M.I.A., Rye Rye's long-awaited debut, Go! Pop! Bang!, is scheduled to be released later this year. Until then enjoy "Never Will Be Mine" featuring Robyn, and "New Thing".

Peep the Remix by British producer Kat Krazy

Glamorous "New Thing" Video Features Designs from Prabal Gurung's
2012 Resort Wear Collection

In the video for her latest track "New Thing", fashion-forward fem-cee Rye Rye is decked out from head-to-toe in glitter-tastic garments by Prabal Gurung. The A-List designer handpicked her to be the face for his new 2012 resort-wear collection. "When I first heard one of Rye Rye's mix-tapes some time back I was immediately taken by how unique and dynamic her music was," Gurung previously told AOL Music. "Her authentic sound and tremendous energy was exactly what we were looking for, and I have always loved her bright, personal style." Last spring, Rye Rye collaborated with the streetwear brand Dimepiece for her "Hardcore Girls" video.

The kaleidoscopic "New Thing" video was directed by Kenneth Cappello and features choreography by JaQuel Knight. The track samples "Sunshowers" by M.I.A, which sampled the 1968 classic by Dr. Buzzard's Original Savannah Band, "Sunshower".

Connect with Rye Rye
http://www.ryeryemusic.com/
http://www.facebook.com/RyeRye
http://twitter.com/#!/ryerye




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BK Hip Hop Festival - Bodega Awards Nominees Announced

Winners will be announced Friday, July 15, 2011 at the Bodega Recognition Awards during the 2011 Brooklyn Hip Hop Festival Week produced by Brooklyn Bodega. CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS

The NOMINEES are:

Best Grassroots Event Producer

Forever Fresh

Live N’ Direct

Giant Step

Best Public Event Producer

SummerStage

Celebrate Brooklyn

Jelly NYC

Best Brooklyn Venue (Indoor)

Southpaw

Brooklyn Bowl

Brooklyn Museum

Best Brooklyn Venue (Outdoor)

Prospect Park Bandshell,

Brooklyn Bridge Park,

Williamsburg Waterfront

Best Event Series

The Rub

I Love Vinyl

Freedom Party

Outstanding Journalist

Jake Paine

Ta-Nehisi Coates

Sacha Jenkins

Outstanding Digital Publication

HipHopDX.com

The Smoking Section

Complex

Outstanding Print Publication

XXL

Wax Poetics

Frank 151

Best Independent Record Label

Duck Down Records

Fool’s Gold

Rhymesayers Entertainment

Lifetime Achievement Award -- Community Service

New York City Council Member Letitia James

Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz

Jack Walsh, BRIC Director of Performing Arts

Lifetime Achievement Award -- Cultural Contribution

Jamel Shabazz

Joe Conzo

Ralph McDaniels

Fab Five Freddie

Stretch Armstrong & Bobbito Garcia

Kool DJ Red Alert

Lifetime Achievement Award -- In Memoriam

Gil Scott Heron

Keith "Guru" Elam

For tickets and the full festival schedule visit bkhiphopfestival.com!

WOLFGANG GARTNER & WILL.I.AM Premiere Eye-Poppin​g New Video "Forever"

Grammy-nominated Ultra Records artist Wolfgang Gartner's bombastic new video for "Forever" featuring will.i.am just premiered online via Yahoo Music. Check out the eye-popping video from famed photographer and video director Nabil Elderkin right here:

In a previous interview with MTV News, Wolfgang explained how his collaboration with will.i.am came about, "[The song] was originally just an instrumental track that I had made that I sent to my manager, and he thought it needed vocals so he gave it to Will and Will liked it. And the next day, we had a track back with a full will.i.am vocal over it. It was just amazing. Didn't need any work at all. Just threw it on top of the track and we got a single called 'Forever.' Completely spontaneous and accidental but it's one of my favorite songs."

Currently, Wolfgang is touring the international festival circuit, making stops in Portugal, Belguim, Australia, the United Kingdom, Austria, Poland, and the United States. Performances earlier this year included dates at Bamboozle 2011 and the Electric Daisy Carnival.

CONNECT WITH WOLFGANG GARTNER


http://www.wolfganggartner.com/
www.facebook.com/djwolfganggartner
www.twitter.com/wolfganggartner
www.myspace.com/djwolfganggartner



WOLFGANG GARTNER TOUR DATES

7/2 - Porto, Portugal - Bacardi Fieis on Tour @ Industria
7/7 - Mariaville, NY, United States - Camp Bisco 10 @ Indian Lookout Country Club
7/22 - Boom, Antwerp, Belgium - Tomorrowland 2011 @ De Schorre
7/22 - Ko?obrzeg, Poland - Sunrise Festival 2011 @ Amfiteatr Aleksandra Fredry 1
8/14 - Wien, Vienna, Austria - WEARETHESH.IT Festival 2011 @ Arena
8/27 - Halton, United Kingdom - Creamfields 2011 @ Daresbury Estate
9/2 - Chicago IL, United States - North Coast Music Festival 2011 @ Union Park
9/24 - Melbourne, Australia - Parklife 2011 @ Sidney Myer Music Bowl
9/25 - East Perth, Western Australia - Parklife 2011 @ Wellington Square
10/1 - Brisbane, Queensland, Australia - Parklife 2011 @ The Botanic Gardens
10/2 - Sydney, Australia - Parklife 2011 @ Kippax Lake, Moore Park
10/3 - Adelaide, Australia - Parklife 2011 @ Botanic Park
10/8 - Sunrise, Miami FL, United States - Langerado Festival 2011 @ Markham Park



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[event] Register Now! Coast 2 Coast Convention 2011 - September 29th - October 2nd (MIA)

REGISTER NOW FOR EARLY BIRD RATE

Host Hotel

The Hilton Hotel - Downtown Miami

BOOK ROOMS FOR $99/NIGHT DISCOUNT RATE!

CLICK HERE TO BOOK NOW!

GROUP NAME: COAST 2 COAST MIXTAPES

GROUP CODE: C2C

PH: 305-374-0000

THE COAST 2 COAST CONVENTION IS A PROFESSIONAL MUSIC INDUSTRY NETWORKING EVENT FOCUSING ON THE NEW MUSIC INDUSTRY. THE EVENT IS PUT ON BY COAST 2 COAST MIXTAPES IN ASSOCIATION WITH ISTANDARDPRODUCERS.COM WILL BE A WEEKEND LONG SERIES OF EVENTS BASED IN MIAMI BEACH, FL. THE MAIN PANEL EVENT WILL BE HOSTED BY J HATCH AND WE WILL FEATURE PRESENTATIONS ON MARKETING, PROMOTION, NEW MEDIA, INDUSTRY ETIQUETTE, PRODUCTION TIPS, MONETIZING PROMOTIONS AND MUCH MORE!

THIS IS A PROFESSIONAL NETWORKING EVENT

FINAL 2011 PANELISTS TBA

PANELS

NEW MEDIA PANEL

::Today's Biggest Blogs & Websites::

BONSU THOMPSON (EDITOR IN CHIEF - THE SOURCE MAGAZINE)

DJ Z (DJBOOTH.NET)

DAVE MAYS (HIP HOP WEEKLY MAGAZINE)

KP (DATPIFF.COM)

DJ/RADIO PANEL

::Top DJs, PDs, MDs in the World!::

A&R PANEL

::Meet A&R Representatives from ALL the Major Labels!::

SEAN PIZZ (A&R SLIP N SLIDE RECORDS)

STAN MARSEILLE (A&R NAPPY BOY RECORDS)

BEHIND THE RHYMES

::One on One Session with a Multi Platinum Producer::

PRODUCER PANEL

::Meet Today's Biggest Platinum Producers!::

THE RENEGADES (PRODUCER OF DJ KHALED "WELCOME TO MY HOOD")

STREETRUNNER (GRAMMY AWARD WINNING MULTI-PLATINUM PRODUCER - LIL WAYNE)

GORILLA TEK (MULTI-PLATINUM PRODUCER - LUDACRIS, PITBULL, 8 BALL AND MJG)

ALL COAST 2 COAST DJS WILL BE IN ATTENDENCE!

SHOWCASE PERFORMERS TBA!!

EMAIL COAST2COASTMIXTAPES@GMAIL.COM FOR INFO ON PERFORMING AT THE CONVENTION!

FULL CONVENTION SCHEDULE

Thursday Sept 29th - Pre-C2C Convention Industry Mixer

EVE (1306 N. Miami Ave, Miami FL 33132)*

9:00pm - Artist Check-In

10:00pm - Doors Open to Public

10:30pm - Mixer Artist Showcase

1:00am - Official Coast 2 Coast DJ Battle

*VIP badge holders drink FREE at EVE in our Red Room VIP Lounge

Friday Sept 30th - Convention Registration/Launch Party/Awards Ceremony

Hilton Downtown Miami (1601 Biscayne Blvd Miami, FL 33132)

5:00-9:00pm - C2C Convention Registration

Bleu Moon (1717 N. Bayshore Drive Miami, FL 33132)

10:00pm-1:00am - C2C Convention Launch Party & Awards

Saturday Oct 1st - Industry Panels/"The Main Event"

(Bus service will be provided for all VIP badge holders to and from hotel and event venues)

EVE (1306 N. Miami Ave, Miami FL 33132)*

2:00pm - Doors Open

3:00-4:00pm - New Media/Blogger Panel

4:00-5:00pm - DJ/ Radio Panel

5:00-6:00pm - A&R/ Executive Panel

7:30-10:00pm - "The Main Event" Artist Showcase

SoBe Live (1203 Washington Ave Miami Beach, FL)

12:00-5:00am - Official Coast 2 Coast Convention Afterparty

*VIP badge holders drink FREE at EVE in our Red Room VIP Lounge

Sunday Oct 2nd - Industry Panels/iStandard Producer Showcase

(Bus service will be provided for all VIP badge holders to and from hotel and event venues)

Hilton Hotel (1601 Biscayne Blvd Miami, FL 33132)

11:00am-12:00pm - A&R Session w/Sean Pizz of Slip N Slide Records**

1:00-5:00pm - Separate VIP Event and Attendee Events TBA, Location TBD

EVE (1306 N Miami Ave, Miami FL 33132)*

7:00pm - Doors Open to public / DJ Spinning

8:00-8:30pm - "Behind the Rhymes" LIVE Producer Interview

8:30-9:30pm - "Beat This" Platinum Producer Panel

10:00pm-12:00am - iStandard Producer Showcase

1:00am-Close - Afterparty at EVE f/artists TBA

* VIP badge holders drink for FREE in our Red Room VIP Lounge

**Exclusively for artists who entered "The Main Event" Artist Showcase on Oct 1st

HHM ia an official Media Sponsor of the 3rd Annual Coast 2 Coast Convention 2011. Follow @coast2coastmag for updates!