CALLING ALL MUSIC PRODUCERS
--Red Bull Big Tune Beat Battle is Accepting Applications for 2008
National Tour--
New York, NY (Rap Newswire) Over the next eight months, Red Bull Big
Tune will embark on its second national tour travelling the U.S. in search
of the producer with the next “Big Tune.” Beat makers and sound providers
can apply online to compete in regional battles in Philadelphia, Oakland,
Houston, Chicago, Detroit, Seattle, Washington, D.C. and Long Beach, Calif.
The application process is simple: log on to http://www.redbullbigtune.com,
upload three original beats, a photo and a brief questionnaire. The
Red Bull Big Tune committee will review each submission but only the top
12 producers in each city will be called to battle.
Two winners from each regional qualifier will advance to the national
finals in New York, this December. Along with bragging rights and
custom studio equipment, the national Red Bull Big Tune champion will be
given the opportunity to work with a recording artist of their choice at
Red Bull Studios in Santa Monica, Calif.
“Red Bull Big Tune is a stepping stone for producers and artists period.
It’s an opportunity for someone to showcase their talent and get shine
on worldwide level,” said platinum recording artist Young Buck (G-Unit).
AND THE CROWD GOES WILD
Modeled after Jamaican sound clashes, Red Bull Big Tune sets itself
apart from other beat battles by being a full fledged producer program
that provides a platform for emerging talent an educates the next generation
of music makers. Last year, the Red Bull Big Tune tour stopped in
6 cities. De La Soul, Just Blaze, Chali2na, Sean Price, Black Milk
and HI- Tek, are just a few of the legendary artists who showed their support
to the 2007 tour.
The program showcased over 72 talented beat makers from across the nation,
and entertained thousands of music fans. The fans ultimately crowned Seattle
producer—Sabzi of Blue Scholars as the first Red Bull Big Tune national
champion. Sabzi, due to scheduling, was unable to accept the studio prize
which then was given to national runner-up, Brainstorm of Dyme Def who
spent three days in the prestigious Red Bull Studios collaborating and
recording with G-Unit artist Young Buck. To listen to their track
“I got you,” log on to www.redbullbigtune.com.
2008 SCHEDULE
Philadelphia, PA May 21
Oakland, CA May 29
Houston, TX June 19
Detroit, MI
July 24
Chicago, IL
August 21
Seattle, WA September 18
Washington, DC October 16
Long Beach, CA November 20
*FINALS: New York, NY December
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RIDDIM AND ROOTS
Big Tune began as the brainchild of DJ/producer/emcee—Vitamin D and
Hip Hop visionary/event producer –Jonathan Moore, in 2004 with the purpose
of bringing emerging and established talent to the forefront. After three
years of hosting thriving local battles in Seattle, they forged a creative
partnership with Red Bull and the event evolved into a dynamic national
producer program.
In addition to showcasing new talent on stage and entertaining event
goers, the Red Bull Big Tune program is giving back to communities along
the tour route by hosting music education outreach programs at local music
schools, colleges and community centers. The program hosted by Vitamin
D, Jake One and Jonathan Moore will share vital information about
the art of making music and the business tips needed to navigate the industry.
Visit www.redbullbigtune.com for program and event details, deadlines
and updates.
For press requests and interviews, contact nyla.hassell@us.redbull.com
or 310-460-5154.
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