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cover O Meez
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The Ckocky Kind . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 DJ Nasty and Billboard Top 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Hip Hop Turns 40 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Omeez . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Network Panelist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Network itinerary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
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Model - Natasha Georgette . . . . . . . . . . 2 Gangsta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Model - Jenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Lil One . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Kendrick Lamar Means Business . . . 21
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ORLANDO EVENTS MONDAY INDUSTRY NIGHT Blue Martini 4200 Conroy Rd • (407) 447-2583
RED HOT MONDAY FLirt Sports Bar & Grill 5274 W Colonial Dr (407) 445-0445
MY CITY MONDAYS
Haven Lounge 6700 Aloma Ave • (412) 298-8863
WEDNESDAY LADIES DRINK FREE CLUB 23 23 W Church St Orlando, FL (407) 420-1111
WILD OUT
VAIN NIGHT CLUB 22 S. Magnolia Ave. Orlando (407) 318.4668
CLUB HAREM
2600 LEE RD WINTER PARK, FL 32789
WASABI WEDNESDAYS
TUESDAY
Aqua Lounge • 1st Wednesday
GOOSE IS LOOSE Blue Martini 4200 Conroy Rd • (407) 447-2583
PHAT TUESDAYS
The Loft 55 W. Church St. [321] 412-4009
TAKEOVR
Roxy’s Nightclub 740 Bennett Rd. • (407) 898-4004
CLASSIC WEDNESDAYS FLirt Sports Bar & Grill 5274 W Colonial Dr • (407) 445-0445
LATIN NIGHT
Roxy’s Nightclub 740 Bennett Rd. • (407) 898-4004
WINE DOWN WEDNESDAY Urban Flats Downtown 183 S Orange Ave • 321-332-6889
THURSDAY
TWERK IT TUESDAYS CLEO’S 1310 S Orange Blossom Trl (407) 839-8559
2869 Wilshire Dr. • (407) 826-1903
L.I.V.E. THURSDAYS DRAFT AZUL THURSDAYS Blue Martini 4200 Conroy Rd • (407) 447-2583
BOSS
39 West Pine St. • (321) 278-2320
LADIES NIGHT OUT
FlIRT Sports Bar & Grill 5274 W Colonial Dr • (407) 445-0445
LADIES NIGHT Roxy’s Nightclub 740 Bennett Rd. • (407) 898-4004
APOLO NIGHT
The Orlando Improv Pointe Orlando - 9101 I-Drive (407) 480-5233
NOCHES AZUL
Blue Martini 4200 Conroy Rd • (407) 447-2583
FRIDAY FRIDAY NIGHT HEAT FLIRT 5274 W. COLONIAL DR.
BLUE FRIDAYS
Blue Martini 4200 Conroy Rd • (407) 447-2583
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FIRST CLASS FIRST FRIDAYS
PHAT FRIDAYS
Firestone Live 578 N Orange Ave. • (407) 872-0066
Roxy’s Nightclub 740 Bennett Rd. • (407) 898-4004
BACK2BASICS
Lux Ultra Lounge 5688 International Dr • (407) 352-8838
THE BEACHAM
46 North Orange Avenue (407) 246-1419
The Orlando Improv
Pointe Orlando - 9101 I-Drive (407) 480-5233
SATURDAY SEXXY SATURDAYS CLEO’S 1310 S.ORANGE BLOSSOM TRL. (407)839-8559
PARALLEL (LIMELIGHT) SWIRL SATURDAYS BEACHUM 46 N ,ORANGE AVE. (407)246-1419
BIG CITY SATURDAYS Roxy’s Nightclub 740 Bennett Rd. • (407) 898-4004
THE SOCIAL
54 NORTH ORANGE AVE
VAIN
22 S. MAGNOLIA AVE. ORL (407)318-4668
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The Orlando Improv Pointe Orlando - 9101 I-Drive (407) 480-5233
SUNDAY COOL DOWN LUX 5688 INTERNATIONAL DR. (407)352-8838
THE BARN
1200 South French Avenue Sanford, FL 32771 (407) 324-2276
SUNDAY FUNDAYS
Blue Martini 4200 Conroy Rd • (407) 447-2583
CARNIVAL
Roxy’s Nightclub 740 Bennett Rd. • (407) 898-4004
MIX-IT-UP SUNDAYS
Suite B 50 E Central Blvd. • (407) 246-1750
SUPER SMASH SUNDAYS Firestone Live 578 N Orange Ave, Orlando, FL 32801 407-872-0066
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New School Promoter Dell Coates aka Tha Cocky Kind
TAKING OVER ORLANDO’S NITE LIFE FPN: What made you get into promoting? Honestly I didn’t choose to get into the promo biz, it all started when I threw a party for my cousin after he passed back in 2011. Not knowing anything about what came along with parties or promoting, it was just something that God favored me with. So you can say the promo game chose me! FPN: What was your biggest event that showed you this is what you wanted to do? March 4th, 2011 at Firestone! That was my first joint & the craziest party i’ve ever done... It was in memory of my cousin Connie “C. Walk” Walker, I remember it like it was yesterday. After the party, my homie Disco Jr told me that I had what it took to take over the promo game and we been rocking & rolling ever since! FPN: How do you go about planning your parties? There’s no specific way with me, i’ll sit & plot on different ideas and if it gels together i’ll run it! I try to come up with something fresh each & every time. FPN: What are the ups and downs in promoting? The ups are the benefits that you can see from the hard work you put in, I don’t waste time thinking about what the downs are. If you win or lose really depends on you! FPN: What are your other passions? Basketball, that’s all i’ve ever known. I had dreams of going to the league or overseas but responsibilities started kicking in so I couldn’t rely on a dream! FPN: Who do you look up to in the promo game? Me, i’m my own role model... Everything i’ve accomplished was from the dirt, no handouts or favors! I have much respect from every OG promoter in the game though, I talk to a few of them frequently and they give me a few pointers on the do’s & don’ts... They know who they are! FPN: What do you do with your spare time? Answer: I have no spare time, i’m always in the mix of things trying to make a play. I’ll relax when I reach where i’m trying to make it to! FPN: Any shout outs? Shoutout to GOD!! Much love to Mert (Flyer Promo Now), No Mercy Ent., Empire Media, Troy, my Umbrella family, my sons: Keymari & Aamir, my GFM family, Dj D. Strong, Disco Jr, & everybody supporting ThaCockyKind Promotions... Luv!! www .flyerpromonow. com
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DJ NASTY’S TOP 10
1. Migo Featuring Drake - Versace 2. Rich Homie Quan - Some Type of Way 3. DJ Khaled - No New Friends 4. French Montana - Ain’t Worried About Nothing 5. Rick Ross - Box Chevy 6. Jay-Z Featuring Rick Ross - F**k with Me You Know I Got It 7. DJ Khaled Featuring future Rick Ross and Nicki Minaj - I Want To Be With You 8. Jay-Z - Tom Ford 9. Whoop Featuring Plies - Pu**y Ni**a 10. Big Sean Featuring Kendrick Lamar And Jay Electronic - Control
BILLBOARD HIP-HOP TOP 10 1. Robin Thicke Featuring T.I. + Pharrel - Blurred Lines 2. Jay Z Featuring Justin Timberlake - Holy Grail 3. Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Featuring Mary Lambert - Same Love 4. Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Featuring Ray Dalton - Can’t Hold Us 5. Drake Featuring Majid Jordan - Hold On, We’re Going Home 6. Sage The Gemini Featuring IamSu - Gas Pedal 7. J. Cole Featuring Miguel - Power Trip 8. Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Featuring Wanz - Thrift Shop 9. Ciara- Body Parts 10. Justin Timberlake -TTake Back The Night
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1973: Cindy Campbell, an entrepreneurial young girl living in the South Bronx, was looking to scrape together some extra cash to go shopping for a new wardrobe for the upcoming school year. Cindy had used her modest paycheck from a summer job to put a deposit down on a nondescript recreation room in the basement of the nondescript apartment building she lived in, in order, to throw a party to raise the requisite funds for new school clothes. She bought beer, malt liquor and soda and passed out hand-scrawled flyers to promote the party to local residents. Cindy’s hopes were to make just enough money to support her shopping spree down on Delancey Street in the Lower East Side.It was supposed to be a quick way to make a buck.
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Cindy had a brother named Clive who was an aspiring house party DJ and was recruited by his sister to spin records at the event hoping to bring in teenagers looking to party and meet members of the opposite sex at the party. Clive had an impressive set of stereo equipment, a couple of turntables and speakers loud enough for his name to echo through the halls of time. He had played a couple of parties at friend’s house and started to make a name but there was no reason to assume that anything would come out of that party that night. Nobody expected the party to be remembered two days later. 40 years later, that party changed everything.
Clive Campbell, better known to the world as DJ Kool Herc, created something special in that recreation room at 1520 Sedgwick Ave. By extending the danceable, percussion heavy sections of dancehall, soul and disco records, Kool Herc could keep the party going on theoretically forever. The kids found Herc’s playing of “the breaks” to be hypnotically infectious and the party was a roaring success. Cindy got the money for her school clothes and Herc’s name rang out across the city that day. A creation myth flowed out of that basement’s din into the night. Hip-hop was born that evening and nothing has been the same since. For Kool Herc, the popularity of his parties became legendary. Urban kids from all over the five boroughs flocked to hear him spin the breaks and he became a massively popular figure to young
kids in New York. Soon after, aspiring young DJs captivated by the presence of Herc would start to create hip-hop of their own. Afrika Bambaataa, Grandmaster Flash, DJ Hollywood, Grand Wizzard Theodore, the Cold Crush Brothers, the Furious Five and the Treacherous Three would follow and become popular acts of their own spawning generations of artists to follow. First, it took New York and then it took the world. 40 years later, hip-hop is a global, multi-billion dollar industry and the most influential American culture of its time. Record labels, fashion lines, magazines, radio stations and advertising firms were built out of what Kool Herc sparked that night. Things have evolved quite a lot over the last 40 years but something never changed. Kids are always aspiring to have fun and they will always need something to dance, too.
“...DJ Kool Herc, created something special in that recreation room at 1520 Sedgwick Ave.”
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What made you start rapping? I was producing tracks for my homie nem when we were young. I jumped on one of the songs with him and everyone that heard it said that I need to get serious about rapping also. Omeez was born. How long have you been rapping? I got serious about it 2005. I’m 8 years in. What current projects are you working on? Right now our team circulating my 1st real deal project “MAYDAY”. I have a few videos in the works. I’m getting calls about features weekly. I’m working on producing a few tracks for other artists. Also possible placement on a movie sound track. We got a lot going on. What artist, if any, would you compare yourself to? I really feel I’m in my own lane. But the people and fans have compared me to Outkast, Field Mobb, Luda. All of them are great artist and original. I take it all as compliments. Give me one word that describes you. Talented
What are the three most important things in your life? My relationship with God, taking care of family, and getting to the paper.
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What singles are you pushing right now? Well my intention was to run with “Do It Wit The Lights On”. Though it’s getting play in a lot of areas, the people’s choice is “Change Up”. Everyone that listens to that song says it’s an undeniable hit. I also recently dropped a strip club anthem “TDS”. I need my supporters to request those songs in the club and at your local radio stations. “Bangers” www .flyerpromonow. com
OMEEZ Tell me about your single, “TDS” aka “Tip Da Stripper.” What made you decide to feature Chrissy Splash in your song? I have been performing in a lot of strip clubs but I didn’t have a song catered to that environment. So I felt the need to make an anthem for them. To get the strip clubs really involved in the Mayday Campaign. And Chrissy, I heard her rip on a few occasions and I knew her voice would complete the song and make it a hit. Get at her for that artwork also.
Tell me something that most people wouldn’t know about you. How to pronounce my name. It’s O-Mee-Z. Most people mess it up due to the way it’s spelled. You got to use that southern slang though. Also I produced all the tracks on “Mayday” except two.
Are you planning to shoot a video for your single “TDS” aka “Tip Da Stripper”? Oh Yeah. That is a must!!!!!!
Any last words for our readers and your fans? I appreciate all the support that I have been getting. Pursuing a career in music is a real grind and support plays a major part with motivation. As fans, you all need to make sure you request songs when you’re in clubs or whenever you’re in an establishment with Djs. You have to let them know it is a demand to hear indie music. If you playing it at home and in your cars, why not hear it while you partying? It’s all support and love. Make sure you download that “Mayday” on datpiff.
Any future plans for your music career? Keep pushing. That sums it all up. No matter how major my situation gets, I will not be content.
How can your fans reach you? Twitter: @omeez407, YouTube: Mromeez, IG: omeez4400 For Bookings, Features, Beats, Etc. Hit my management. Will C @ 321-662-9039 or Big Len @ 407-715-5641 Any shout outs? God for blessing me to be extremely talented. My parents for raising me to be a successful man. All of my supporters. My Home Team. My management. The Djs & promoters that are sincerely backing the campaign.
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DJ SLYM
FPN: Tell us about the a little about the event This is the 3rd Annual Network Music Conference in Orlando Florida. It’ has grown into the biggest venue in downtown Orlando The Beacham. The date of the event is Saturday September 7th 2013 and Doors open at 12pm. At the conference, I want people to learn and educate them selves from actual music professionals and apply it to what they are doing and network with people who can help them. The conference is basically bringing the entire entertainment community of Central Florida together. FPN: What makes this conference different from all other conferences? TNMC is special because of the market that were in. The rapid growth of the event shows you it
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was needed in central Florida. The conference is mainly geared around hip hop but I understand that Orlando is a very diverse market so this year were incorporating pop groups and also EDM in the beat battle. This way we don’t lose our hiphop roots and can try to cater to more people in the market. FPN: Who have been some of the Panelists you have had involved past years? We have had Mr. Clipart who discovered solider boy & Ying Yang Twins, Wendy day who have worked wit cash money and Eminem, Kawan, Prather of who is VP of A&R at Atlantic Record, Dj D Strong of 102 Jamz, Amir Boyd of Epic Record and grand hustle, Platinum producers like Ayo the producer and Yung Ladd. This year we have Karen Civil, blogger at KarenCivil.com and works
at beats by Dre, Orlando McGhee who is Hip-hop superstar FUTURE’s manager, Kawan “KP” Prathers and also Wendy day. The complete list is online at www.thenetworkmusicconference.com FPN: What are your plans this year? We want to continue delivering an event that the people look forward to attend every year. Eventually we want to have people from around the world travel to Orlando for this event and come have a good time in our beautiful city, while networking and trying to progress their own situations. FPN: Any last words I want to thank the entire TNMC team. They have been working so hard on this event with me and doing an amazing job. Also for the readers reading this I want to see the whole Orlando entertainment community out for this event. Were trying to help those who want to help themselves. Please come to network not to get a record deal. If you’re not willing to Shake hands and meet new people than this event or the music business is not for you.
FPN: Do you have any contact info? Yes for general info on the music conference visit ww.thenetworkmusicconference. com or email info@ thenetworkmusicconference. com. To speak to some one you can call 866-933-0743. You can contact me personally online @djslym on Instagram and Twitter. Artist can email me music to djslymmp3 @Gmail and booking call 407-476-7596
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PANELIST
Kawan “KP” Prather
Karen Civil
is a Jack(ie) of all trades. The New is an American record Jersey native got executive, songwriter, her start working as record producer an assistant to Hot and member of first 97 on air personality generation Dungeon Funk Master Flex and Family group P.A.. He since then, has hit the started his career at ground running doing LaFace Records and A&R work for Diplomat has worked with TLC, Records, Young Money OutKast, Goodie Mob, & most recently as Usher, John Legend, Social Media Manager Pink, andToni Braxton. at Beats By Dre. Karen At LaFace he also is known for introducing started his own label the world to the likes called Ghet-O-Vision of Drake, Nicki Minaj, Entertainment. Under Ghet-O-Vision he signed Mac Miller, J.Cole and TheYoungBloodZ and a many more.In 2008 Karen launched her solo M.C., named T.I. Now hes currently Senior blog site KarenCivil. com which focuses on VP of A&R at Atlantic celebrity culture, music Records & News
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Suncera Johnson Garnett Reid Media fixture Suncera Johnson has been a part of it all. She’s a journalist, author, a fixture at New York television studios, and in board rooms where decisions are made. Her past experiences have run the gamut from doing copyright and licensing at Atlantic Records, to working on television shows from The Celebrity Apprentice to The Hills, hosting a successful online radio show and self publishing three e-books. Her latest stint at Iconic TV, a You Tube Premium Content Channel Partner, left her with a renewed focus and uniquely prepared to take on the digital age. As the owner of amass digital, she provides Digital PR for the You Tube Channels, JAY Z’s Life+Times and the soon to be launched LIVES with Meredith Vieira. Her company specializes in the digital life cycle, from development of content through to production and the final marketing and advertising strategies. She is redefining integrated marketing, one video at a time as she has her ear to the ground, strategically tying relevant content to current trends. Named one of 20 finalists in a pilot initiative by Fairfield Hotels, after applying three hours before the deadline and before her company was even launched, Suncera is on a mission to give small businesses and independent artists, access to the tools to make them competitive with larger entities in their marketplace.
Garnet Reid found his niche promoting records on the label side of the music business. He became well known as one of the best promoters in the business, building many rap careers. As a true hip hop head, he developed his own blog to cover the whole lifestyle of hip hop. GarnetReid.com is like boutique of everything that interests him, and he hoped others would also be interested. He has sections for sneakers, fashion, new music, industry advice, and he offers a weekly e-blast to his well-connected list of industry insiders and DJs that most artists would kill for! Garnet has worked with Nelly, Cash Money (Juvenile, BG, Birdman, Lil Wayne, Big Tymers, Hot Boyz), Drake, Sean Garrett, Juelz Santana, Jim Jones, Cam’ron, 50 Cent and G Unit, Jam Master J, Suave House (8Ball & MJG), Canibus, Naughty By Nature, and many others
Bigga Rankin
CEO & founder of the Cool
DJ DStrong
Michelle Joyce Wendy Day
Running DJs, music is more than a form of entertainment - it’s a way of life. It is only until you’ve experienced his live performance of moving the crowd; breaking new music or his interaction with the thousands of fans that support his events will a person understand why Bigga Rankin is called the greatest show on earth. While many DJs are trying to brand their name, Bigga Rankin is approaching super stardom.
(CIARA’S OFFICIAL DJ)
Partner at Bounce Media: The Agency that represents Pete Rock. Michelle handles all digital initiatives & marketing initiatives in conjunction with her biz partner Shara McHayle. Michelle was the forrmer head of Marketing for Bad Boy Entertainment & spearheaded the marketing for The Notorious BIG & many others.
Lil Fats
Amir K Boyd
Caskey
Founder/Owner/CEO of Hi Rollerz Records, Coast 2 Coast Mixtapes & Magazine and Coast 2 Coast Mixtape DJs.
Ciara’s Official Dj, 106 & Park Dj, ORlando Magics Djs-----As a rising star on the scene, seasoned beat blender DJ D-Strong is quickly becoming one of the most notable and dynamic DJs, one who is writing his own rules and trail blazing his way through the music industry. Drawing on his diverse musical background and a rapidly expanding fan base that began in Central Florida, DJ D-Strong knows no limits and is fully committed to his craft.
Epic Records/ VP of Promotions at Grand Hustle
CASH MONEY RECORDS NEWEST ARTIST At the tender age of 20, many would argue that Brandon Caskey has yet to see or experience everything that life has to offer. While this statement may be true, a number of life-changing events shaped this young Orlando, FL emcee’s reflective mindset, and consequently, his sharp lyrical abilities as well. Caskey began crafting his No Complaints mixtape with Orlando production team, The Avengerz. Released on April 19th, 2012, nearly 3 years after the passing of his father, Caskey’s No Complaints mixtape has been an acclaimed favorite from all who have heard it, noting his amazing balance of substance and fun in addition to wordplay and confidence that belie his age.
(born 1962) is an American entrepreneur, writer, and founder of Rap Coalition, an organization which helps negotiate deals for hip-hop artists. Wendy Day has managed the careers of Twista, David Banner, C-Murder, Slick Rick, Ras Kass, Killah Priest, Fiend and have worked with Eminem. She now runs SlavesNoMore. com.
Doug McCloud Manger for Cash Money records newest artist Caskey. Runs runs liftoff management in orlando florida were he and his partner Julio both implemented the plan that eventually got caskey his buzz and record deal with Cash Money Records. They also manage rising orlando indie artist Woop and P.I Bang.
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Tony Guidry
A former concert promoter & artist manager - Tony was chosen by Wendy Day to be the Manager of Social Media Marketing Strategy at aScratchyThroat.com after displaying his mastery of the concepts used to create, build & grow an artist’s fan base online. Currently aScratchyThroat’s clients range from multi-platinum recording artists to a number of indie artists who are all benefitting from Tony’s “quality first” approach to fan engagement.
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Orlando McGhee
STAR QUALITY ENTOURAGE M.O.E.N.O.P.A.L.I. SOICETY,WIFI-SYNDICATE. TV, TMG PROD HOUSE , @ OfficialCoreDjs HITTMENN DJ’S, COAST2COAST DJ’S , THEMIXTAPEMAG.COM
Manager of Current Rap Super Star FUTURE, Founder Of The Affiliates Music Group and Dj Coalition. Former manager of Dj Drama
DJ Nasty
DJ Nasty & LVM are a hip hop production duo consisting of brothers DJ Nasty (Johnny Mollings) and LVM (Lenny Mollings). They are best known for working with today’s biggest urban music artists such as Blood Raw, Ace Hood, DJ Khaled, Plies, Ludacris, Young Jeezy, Lil Wayne, Brisco, Flo Rida, Rick Ross, Birdman, 8Ball & MJG, Juelz Santana, Cam’Ron, Fat Joe, Pitbull, Chingy and more. Their major influences in producing come from The Neptunes, Pete Rock, The Runners, Drumma Boy, Dr. Dre & MORE
Producer Beat Battle Judges
Young Ladd
is a Platinum producer selling producer signed to Cool & Dre’s imprint Epidemic Music. Ladd’s is the producer behind hit records like “It’s Good”, one of the most talked about tracks off of Lil Wayne’s Platinum album Tha Carter IV, Fat Joe’s “Another Round” featuring Chris Brown. Ladd is also producing tracks for Don Trip, Bird Man, The Game, Chris Brown, Usher and more.
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Ayo The Producer Grammy Nominated 3x Platinum Producer .. Lil Wayne (John) Carter 4, Omarion x Rick Ross (Lets Talk) , Tyga, Drake, Rick Ross, Diddy/Dirty Money, Roscoe Dash, Meek Millz, Kid Ink & More
The Avengerz
Kyle Denmead, Juan Botero & Manager Julio Espaillat This orlando production duo is definately a force to look out for. They are the Official production team for Cash Money Records artist caskey and have also inked a publishing deal with cash money records themselves.
Doors Open: 12:00pm 12:00pm – 2:00pm: Registration
•Wendy Day (Cash Money, No Limit, Twista, David Banner, Eminem, MGK, O.Z.) •Kawan Prather (VP A&R Atlantic Records; signed TI, TLC, Ray Cash, Yelawolf) •Doug McCloud, Lift Off Management (Manager of Caskey) •Orlando McGhee (manager Future, former mgr DJ Drama) •Caskey, (Cash Money recording artist)
6:15pm – 7:40pm: THE IMPORTANCE OF THE INTERNET FOR ARTISTS IN 2013. The Internet is a great marketing and promotions tool for artists, but it’s so much more. Come learn (and apply) how to maximize awareness, monetize your music, spread the word about your career, and utilize the Internet for all that is available to you. It’s soooo much more than a tool to spam music links via Twitter and Facebook!
8:20pm – 8:25pm: Performance #3 Kap-G (Atlantic Records Feature Showcase Artist) 8:30p-8:35: Performance #4 THE 2013 NETWORK MUSIC CONFERENCE SHOWCASE CHAMION @AUIDIAQUEZ
Panelist •Tony Guidry (aScratchyThroat. com social media mktg; Cupid; Young Buck) •Garnet Reid (independent radio promoter; GarnetReid. com) •Michelle Joyce (social media marketing, Pete Rock, former VP mktg Notorious BIG) •Karen Civil (Beats By Dre, Lil Wayne, Dipset) •Suncera Johnson (Jay Z’s Life + Times, YouTube monetization)
8:40pm- 8:45pm: Performance #5 TBA 8:50pm-8:55pm: Performance #6 TBA 8:55-9 Closing Statements
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endrick Lamar’s “Control” verse forced a number of rappers into the studio after hearing it, but not Big Sean. The G.O.O.D. Music MC laid his vocals onto the fiery track first, and while many fans speculated that Sean switched his bars to match Kendrick’s fire, he says he did no such thing.
“I started the song, I laid my verse first. I sent it to Kendrick and Jay Elec too. And then Kendrick sent that verse back... So when I heard it I was kind of like cracking up,” Sean told Vibe.com on Tuesday night. “When I heard that verse I was like, ‘Man I’m not about to go back and change my verse — that’s cheating.” K-Dot stole the show on the track, which also features Jay Electronica. On his verse, Lamar sent a warning shot to Big Sean, Drake, J. Cole, Pusha T, A$AP Rocky and a number of other notable rappers whom he says he considers friends. “I got love for you all but I’m tryna murder you n----s/ Tryna make sure your core fans never heard of you n----s,” he raps figuratively on the track. Seeing as how “Control” is technically Sean’s song, he could’ve altered the verse or decided not to include Kendrick altogether. In 1997, LL Cool J invited Canibus on his “4,3,2,1” track and after Uncle L heard what he believed to be a subliminal diss, he requested that ‘Bis change his verse. The two went on to release a number of diss tracks aimed at each other after the song’s release. For Sean, changing his rhymes, or altering Kendrick’s was never an option. “That ain’t the way of an O.G. That ain’t how G’s move. I wanted to that for the culture of hip-hop as www.flyerpromonow. .flyerpromonow.com com 22 www
opposed to myself,” he said. “This is the most exciting rap song to drop this year, period.” The track didn’t just cause a stir among fans, but other rappers as well. Some felt disrespected because Kendrick didn’t name drop them in his verse, and others took exception to another line where the Compton native appeared to call himself the “king of New York,” a title that was bestowed upon the Notorious B.I.G. before his death. So far Joell Ortiz, Lupe Fiasco, B.o.B, Fred the Godson, Los and Mickey Factz have all responded to Kendrick lyrically. “I haven’t seen this much people so excited over a hip-hop song,” Sean said. “It’s hip-hop, it’s a sport. It should get back to being competitive, if that’s what people want.”
“Kendrick aint diss nobody he was basically saying Everything is a competition ain’t no friends when you tryna get to the top.”
“Kendrick Lamar ended so many careers today. Shall we have a moment of silence though @kendricklamar”
“The people who Kendrick Lamar mentioned shouldn’t feel threatened. The ones he didn’t mention should. Cuz to him the rest are none factors.”
“The rap game is finna be real interesting over the next few months all thanks to Kendrick Lamar.”
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FPN: How did the name Lil’ One come about? It was a name given to me by the street o.g.’s in the game. I was the youngest on the block making big plays.
FPN: How did Trayon Martin affect the community and the music culture in Sanford? I actually lived two doors from his family and had the privilege to speak with him 2 days prior. It hurt badly, but we’re coming through with strength to make a positive situation, which was intended to be bad. FPN: Often in rap we hear about the glam and fame. Shed some light on the struggles and obstacles you had to overcome on this journey to success. I first had to find myself, similar to that Michael Jackson song, “Man in The Mirror”. It was until my time in federal prison that I was able to truly sit down and observe the talents and gifts
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FPN: Are there any artists in the game that you would like to work with? I would like to do a project with T.I.
FPN: Any current Projects you’re working on? Yeah my new mix tape: “Introduction of a Real Nigga” expected to drop early 2014.
FPN: What advice do you have for any aspiring artists trying to get in the game? Stay consistent and never give up. When I was behind the wall, Bigg Gates was my mentor he would always tell me never give up, that the struggle builds character. FPN: Anything readers would be shocked to know about Lil’ One? Any hidden talents? I speak fluent Spanish FPN: How do you feel about your music making an impact in Central Florida? Because I’m giving real life experiences and reality of what I been thru. It’s music for anyone that has been in the struggle in an improvised community can relate too.
FPN: Any shout outs? To the whole Bokey (Sanford, FL), Rich Boy, Youngn, Lil Perk, Made Mell, I4 mix tapes, Stick407.
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FPN: Why did you come up with that name “Gangsta”? I’m from Daytona my momma named me Tony Clark...My stage name Gangsta cause I live like that. FPN: What made you start rapping? I started rapping ‘cause I love music. FPN: How long have you been rapping? I have been rapping since the 90’s when I used to come out the studio with an adat and tapes. No CD’s.
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FPN: Tell me about your single I Ain’t askin’ been buzzing my way that’s on the 7 song promo CD we’ve been pushing. The first track “Nickel Bag” is a street classic that’s old to us but new to yall by the Dream Team (Sticks, Toublesum, Keech, Junky Jit, Suppa Amp, Reefa Red, Gangsta)
FPN: Any future plans for your music career? Stay consistent
FPN: Are you planning to shoot a video for your single? I shot a video to I Ain’t Askin’ it’s on You Tube directed by 51fiftyfilms.
FPN: Any shout outs? Shout out to Rich at Studio 111,Mook Boy & Frank Lini for showing support.
FPN: Tell me something that most people wouldn’t know about you. I wasn’t a million dollar man in the streets I wasn’t supplying the town with bricks I ain’t have all the pretty cars I ain’t have all the hoes. So when you listen to my music and be like Gangsta be slidin’ ain’t no fabricated tales over here.
FPN: Any last words for our readers and your fans? When you see me in ya city promote’n holler at me.
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