LOS ANGELES- Planet Shark has been selected the EXCLUSIVE PRODUCER of the Sony Urban Hip Hop R&B Showcase (June 2004 - LA/Hollywood - Specific Dates, Co-Producers, and Sponsors TBA)
March 26, 2004 (Press Release) --
LOS ANGELES- PLANET SHARK PRODUCTIONS (www.planetsharkproductions.com), the LA-based production company behind Shark's hugely popular online global showbiz "Industry Insider Forum," announced it's been selected as the EXCLUSIVE LA-AREA PRODUCER of the SONY URBAN Hip Hop R&B Showcase (June 2004 - LA/Hollywood - Specific Dates, Co-Producers, and Sponsors TBA).
Sony Urban, a division of Sony Music and home to many of the world’s most popular hip-hop and R&B performers including Destiny’s Child, Beyonce, Bow Wow, Kelly Rowland, Ginuwine, Jagged Edge, L’il Flip, Xzibit, Nas and Amerie (as well as underground stalwarts such as Bravehearts, Grafh and DJ Kayslay) has launched a nationwide search for America’s hottest undiscovered rap, hip-hop and R&B talent. The label announced it will sponsor a 20-city showcase event series in various U.S. markets in 2004 and it is currently looking for rappers, singers and producers.
The showcases will be co-produced by local hip-hop promoters in each market - with Planet Shark holding the exclusive rights to LA/Hollywood. Invited participants will be screened and selected through a music submission process administered by Sony Urban and showcase production partner GigAmerica. Aspiring artists are encouraged to visit www.gigamerica.com/sony/index.asp for submission guidelines and other details (or email showcases@gigamerica.com and mention planet shark sent you*). The submission period will vary according to the Showcase schedule. Additional nationwide showcase dates and locations will be announced on the Sony and GigAmerica Web sites later this month. The entire Showcase Series is expected to run for 8-10 months.
Up to 50 acts per night will be heard by Sony A&R reps, who will fly from New York City to attend each of the showcases. In addition to Los Angeles, other announced cities that will host Sony Urban showcases include Boston, Virginia Beach, Charlotte, Birmingham, Montgomery, Atlanta, Jackson, Louisville, New Orleans, Orlando, Miami, Houston, Dallas, Memphis, San Antonio, Chicago, St. Louis, Kansas City, Columbus, Detroit, Denver, and San Francisco. LA sponsorship opp's available via Planet Shark (see below).
Nationwide Submission Inquiries to Sony/Gig America: showcases@gigamerica.com **Note your City and mention Planet Shark in subject**
LA Sponsorship Inquires to Planet Shark: sohosharky@aol.com **Note "Sony Urban Sponsorship" in subject" **
LA Media Inquires to Planet Shark: sohosharky@aol.com **Note "Sony Urban Media Inquiry" in subject" **
Sony Urban, a division of Sony Music and home to many of the world’s most popular hip-hop and R&B performers including Destiny’s Child, Beyonce, Bow Wow, Kelly Rowland, Ginuwine, Jagged Edge, L’il Flip, Xzibit, Nas and Amerie (as well as underground stalwarts such as Bravehearts, Grafh and DJ Kayslay) has launched a nationwide search for America’s hottest undiscovered rap, hip-hop and R&B talent. The label announced it will sponsor a 20-city showcase event series in various U.S. markets in 2004 and it is currently looking for rappers, singers and producers.
The showcases will be co-produced by local hip-hop promoters in each market - with Planet Shark holding the exclusive rights to LA/Hollywood. Invited participants will be screened and selected through a music submission process administered by Sony Urban and showcase production partner GigAmerica. Aspiring artists are encouraged to visit www.gigamerica.com/sony/index.asp for submission guidelines and other details (or email showcases@gigamerica.com and mention planet shark sent you*). The submission period will vary according to the Showcase schedule. Additional nationwide showcase dates and locations will be announced on the Sony and GigAmerica Web sites later this month. The entire Showcase Series is expected to run for 8-10 months.
Up to 50 acts per night will be heard by Sony A&R reps, who will fly from New York City to attend each of the showcases. In addition to Los Angeles, other announced cities that will host Sony Urban showcases include Boston, Virginia Beach, Charlotte, Birmingham, Montgomery, Atlanta, Jackson, Louisville, New Orleans, Orlando, Miami, Houston, Dallas, Memphis, San Antonio, Chicago, St. Louis, Kansas City, Columbus, Detroit, Denver, and San Francisco. LA sponsorship opp's available via Planet Shark (see below).
Nationwide Submission Inquiries to Sony/Gig America: showcases@gigamerica.com **Note your City and mention Planet Shark in subject**
LA Sponsorship Inquires to Planet Shark: sohosharky@aol.com **Note "Sony Urban Sponsorship" in subject" **
LA Media Inquires to Planet Shark: sohosharky@aol.com **Note "Sony Urban Media Inquiry" in subject" **
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