Just another reminder that hip-hop is not dead, but alive, strong and yes a positive force in the hood. Young Buck brings a stunning awards show and conference to his Nashville, TenAKi. Mad ups to ya Buck!!!
Nashville, TN – Former G Unit artist and Nashville, TN native Young Buck is giving back to his community by being one of the sponsors of the first annual Tennessee Music Conference and Hip-Hop Awards. Young Buck collaborated up with Robert "Robski" Grady to sponsor the event, which is expected to bring in artists like 8-Ball, Project Pat, Yo Gotti, All-Star and more. Young Buck will also co-host the event with DJ Freddy Hydro. The event is being held September 6-7 and is expecting to be the most effective music-networking event to ever hit Tennessee.
"We want to honor and pay homage to the people who have helped to develop the TN Hip-Hop market to what it is, and work as a state to help to continue to build the market," a statement from the events website site said, continuing, "This event will help to establish a foundation in which the TN music community can use to help grow and develop their careers in music."
The main purpose of the 1st Annual Tennessee Music Conference and Hip-Hop awards is to honor and pay homage to the people who have helped to develop the Tennessee Hip-Hop market to what it has become, and work as a state to help to continue to build the market, and develop careers for artists, DJ's, producers, media, promoters, and others in the state. This event will help to establish a foundation in which the Tennessee music community can use to help grow and develop their careers in music.
The event is also during the weekend of the John Merritt Classic in Nashville. Southern vs. Tennessee State Tigers as well as the Season Opener for the Tennessee Titans, so the event will be an added bonus to those in town and want to gain music knowledge, network, and have a good time.
2008 Tennessee Music Conference Itinerary
Sat. Sept. 6
Millennium Maxwell Hotel & Resort
2025 Rosa L. Parks Blvd
Nashville, TN 37228
8AM -11AM - Registration and booth set up
11AM -NOON- TMC Luncheon (free food for all registered guests)
11:45 AM -12:15 PM - Showcase #1
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM - A& R Power Panel: "How to get signed to a Major, and what are the Advantages and Disadvantages?"
1. "Corporate" Cory Sparks (Interscope/ KOCH A&R) TN
2. Freddy Hydro (Hitz Committee/ Jive) TN
3. Alvin Williams (Grammy winner Music World/ Gospel Network) ATL
4. C. Wakeley (Gainesville Music Summit/ SEA Impact Person of Year) FL
5. Ricardo Hunter (Hunter Promotions) TN
6. John "J-Dog" Shaw (A&R Dir. Select-O-Hits Dist.) TN
Moderator: Robski
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM - Showcase #2
2:15 PM - 3:15 PM - Media & Promotions Panel: "Building relationships with Media Outlets and the Importance of Self Promotion."
1. Bryan Deese (Owner/ Creator Concrete Magazine) TN
2. Leon Bailey "L.B." (Owner wordofsouth.com) FL
3. Janiro Hawkins (VP of Southern Entertainment Awards) TN
4. P. Brown (Streettalk Newspaper & Promotions) ATL
5. Robski (Underground Kings DVD) TN
6. Julia Beverly (Owner/ Creator O-Zone Magazine) FL
7. Memphisrap.com TN
Moderator: Freddy Hydro
3:15 PM - 3:45 PM - Showcase Finals
4:00 PM - 5:15 PM - Artist Panel: "How to make Money Independently in the Music and Entertainment industry."
1. Haystak
2. La Chat
3. Playa Fly
4. All-Star
5. JC (Block Ent R&B)
6. Mr. Serv On (formerly of No Limit)
7. Young D (Hypnotized Minds)
8. Granddaddy Souf
9. Trai' D (Gutta Chick)
10. Mr. Mack
Moderator: Freddy Hydro
5:45 PM - 7:15 PM - DJ Panel: "What do DJ's look for in a HIT RECORD and how should the Artist Push a Records"
1. DJ Freddy Hydro
2. DJ Dutty Laundry
3. DJ C-Wiz
4. DJ Bryant D
5. DJ Squeeky
6. DJ Trap
7. DJ Infamous
Moderator: Robski
After Party
9 PM - 2 AM - Wildhorse Saloon
Featuring: Young Buck & The Game
Also Performing Live: Scarface
Special Guests: Tennessee Titans, Allen Iverson, Gorilla Zoe, B.G., Mr. Serv On, Playa Fly, Cowboy, and More
*Tickets For AFTER PARTY AT THE WILDHORSE ONLY available at all
Ticketmaster locations.
1ST ANNUAL TENNESSEE HIP HOP AWARDS
HOSTED BY: YOUNG BUCK
SUNDAY SEPT. 7
GAYLORD CONVENTION CENTER
2800 OPRLYLAND DR.
NASHVILLE, TN
DOORS OPEN @ 4PM
CONFIRMED PERFORMANCES
ALL-STAR
COWBOY
GRAFITTI BOYZ
GRANDDADDY SOUF
KINFOLK THUGZ (DUMPTRUCK)
PAPER
TRAI' D (GUTTA CHICK)
YOUNG BUCK
YOUNG D (HYPNOTIZED MINDS, "LOLLI, LOLLI")
In addition, 8-Ball & MJG along with 3-6 Mafia, DJ C-Wiz, & DJ Squeeky are the recipients of the Special Pioneer Legend Awards that will be presented during the award ceremony.
For more information on the Tennessee Music Conference and Hip-Hop Awards, please visit the website http://www.tmchiphopawards.com.
For More Information Contact: (Media Only)
Robert Grady
Email: info@tmchiphopawards.com
Ph: (615) 484-6753
