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Topic: !!FYI - "Contest": Rawkus / Markets 50 Best MCs!!

1. Feb 13, 2007 05:08pm by Talysman
   FYI everybody!!!! Reach got Scion, maybe someone could get this: [i:08019e602b]From www.rawkus.com[/i:08019e602b] [u:08019e602b]The Rawkus 50 official launch[/u:08019e602b] Monday, February 12th 2007 As one of Hiphop’s most trusted brands, Rawkus Records will select 50 members ideally suited to represent our logo. The “RAWKUS 50” will receive the consistent marketing efforts of the founders of Rawkus Records. First, Rawkus Records will consolidate the cumulative fan-bases in the interests of the cooperative. Then, Rawkus will market the “RAWKUS 50” as a whole, while maintaining the essential one-on-one focus on individual artist development. Slop Funk Dust, content manager of the “RAWKUS 50” laments “When have you ever heard of a respectable record label accepting unsolicited material from the general public? I could send my demo to Def Jam, but it's just gonna end up on someone’s floor. The Rawkus guys are loading up their IPOD’s and listening to submissions like mad men. This is the perfect opportunity for that one guy, that's been recording albums in his basement and posting his videos on youtube. It is also perfect for artists that are already established and have followings and are just interested and hungry. For those established artists this can be a way better outlet than mixtapes.” Artists chosen for one of the coveted 50 spots MUST have developed Myspace communities and sufficient Youtube (or equivalent) links. Non-prolific artists need not apply. If you cannot consistently create and churn out dope music, the “Rawkus 50” is not for you! Artists must submit and deliver a minimum of 10 (ten) mastered tracks for one album. Rawkus Records will promote and market the album. [b:08019e602b]Please submit all entries for “Rawkus 50” to: [email protected] to the attention of Slopfunkdust[/b:08019e602b] url: http://www.rawkus.com/news/#172 [i:08019e602b]From HiphopDX.com[/i:08019e602b] [b:08019e602b]"Rawkus Records has developed their Rawkus 50 program designed to aid the 50 best underground rappers in jump-starting their career. Rawkus will provide extensive marketing for each artist throughout magazines and the Internet as well as sponsor showcases in NY and LA. Artists will remain independent throughout the promotion and may be given the opportunity to sign with Rawkus Records. [size=18:08019e602b]Candidates are required to have active myspace accounts, video links, and 10 mastered tracks. 'Non prolific' emcees need not apply![/size:08019e602b]"[/b:08019e602b]
2. Feb 14, 2007 01:40pm by Dropjaw - Dropjaw http://www.hiphophobo.com http://www.myspace.com/Dropjaw http://www.myspace.com/deadrepublic I'm on facebook as well, and my name is Kory Andrew Pedersen if you wanna be web homies. Location: Manhattan, KS
   I don't have enough tracks to send in. I'm gonna tell my crew though.
3. Feb 14, 2007 07:30pm by Talysman
   Dope - I hope a few cats from here at least apply. This seems like a dope opportunity and I could see Rawkus bein' interested in the talent we have here.
4. Feb 16, 2007 02:12pm by Talysman
   I won't do this anymore - promise. I was just puchin' this up to make sure that everyone who may have been interested saw this post. It's a good opportunity for those who are interested.