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Presented by "The Industry's Alternative LLC" The 1st Annual Meet The Music Industry Taste-Makers Convention is an event that will highlight the main Taste-makers in the music industry that play an instrumental part to the success and viral visibility of musicians, producers, and more! We have put together a dynamic group ofpanelists, that represent what is truly relevant in the industry so independent artists can have a 1 stop shop to network, gain knowledge on what they are looking for, and solidify important and productive connects in the music industry. We have everyone from..
1. The biggest names in Online publications and blogs.
2. Mainstream radio (Hot97) & internet Radio (SiriusXM)
3, Top PR firms
4. Platinum Producers and Placement coordinators
5. A&Rs from Indie and Major record
6. Magazine publications including writers and Journalists that are very popular in the music field.
And many more!

-Following the Panels we will have a segment where artists can sit with A&Rs or Online Publications and have a 1 on 1 listening session and get instant Feedback!

-Lastly we will be throwing another edition of an Industry's Alternative Showcase so artists can perform in front of all the panelists and Music Industry Taste-makers.

Date: May 20, 2012
Location: "DOLCE" 17 Broad Street, Elizabeth, NJ
Time: 3:00pm - 10:00pm: After party with Hot 97 DJ Drewski ****
Secure Tickets HERE

Chia Schonberg

Panel will be moderated by Media Professional Chia Schonberg. Chia is a media guru who is a journalist, creator of radio programing, on-air personality and more. She will be conducting the productive Q&A to the panel of distinguished Music industry professionals.

Hot 97 DJ (DJ Drewski)

Dj Drewski of Hot 97 will be joining the Internet & Mainstream Radio Panel! DJ Drewski is a young man who has worked his way up through the Mainstream Radio at Hot97. He is now known as one of the most sought after DJs and is officially part of 97.1's Elite.

Marisa Mendez of inflexwetrust.com

Marisa Mendez is Content Editor/Contributor for one of the biggest Blogs/Online Publications in the world Inflexwetrsut.com ran & Owned by Mr. Funk Master Flex himself. She will be joining the Online Publication 101 Panel.

Assistant A&R at Jive/RCA Label Group and Co-Founder of powerful production team Werinvaderz.coom

John Legacy is Assistant A&R at Jive/RCA Label Group and Co-Founder of powerful production team "WeRInvaderz" that have landed projects on Chris Brown albums and many more. He is also behind getting beats, and lyrics placed on TV networks, Major recording Artist Albums and more! Mr. Legacy will be joining the A&R vs Indie Panel.

Simon Whitney (DJ and On Air Personality at SiriusXM)

Simone Whitney is Radio DJ/ON-Air Personality for SiriusXM's "Hip-Hop Nation". Simone has been grinding since her start on College Radio, and is now working in the big leagues with some of the biggest artists in the GAME! S. Whitney will be on the Radio Panel.

Top D Block Producer

When it comes to do with "The Streets" this producer has it on LOCKDOWN! Vinny Idol is known for being the premier Producer for LOX and is behind some of your favorite records from Styles P, Jadakiss & Sheek Louch. Vinny will be joining the Producer Panel.

Seandra Sims Editor at Large for Allhiphop.com

Seandra Sims is known as a historical figure in the online media industry for being the "Editor At Large" for Allhiphop.comsince day 1. She is one of the primary reasons why online sites are inspired to do what Allhiphop does! She will be on theOnline Publication panel sheddingknowledge on how she got in the game and what catches her attention from artists to make her want to put them onallhiphop.

CEO of getyourbuzzup.com and Co-Founder of istandardproducers.com

When it comes to Innovators and originators in the music industry meet "J Hatch" Co-Founder ofistandardproducers.com & CEO ofGetyourbuzzup.com J Hatch is the go-to guy when you are looking for producer placement and artist performance events.Istandardproducers.com is the premier destination Producers register to land their records in the hands of Major LAbel A&Rs. Hatch will be joining the Producer panel.

Marketing & Social Media Manager for hiphopdx.com

Mike Trampe is Marketing & Social Media MAnager at one of the premier destinations on the web to find raw HipHop Music called "HiphopDX". Working withHiphopdx for more than 8 years, Mike Trampe has keen knowledge on what it takes to be a successful branded artists, and the key essentials HiphopDX looks for when considering placement for an artist. Mr. Trampe will be joining the Online Publication & Branding Panel.

Asst. A&R & Artist Brand Consulting at Harrellrecords.com

Assistant A&R & Artist Brand Consulting atHarrellrecords.com "Silly Dinero" is one of the mostrelevant A&Rs **in the game. Being the direct A&R assistant to the infamous **Andre Harrell,Silly Dinero handles everything from A&R duties, to executing synch opportunities for writers and producers. Mr Dinero will be on the A&R panel.

Skyz Muzik Republic Music Group and Platinum Producer

Meet Skyz Muzik A&R at Famous Republic Music Group and Powerhouse Producer who made hit records for Keri Hilson, Nicki Minaj and Lil Wayne and more. Skyz has an acute ear for great music, and always has his ears to the street. Skyz will be joining the Producer & A&R panel.

Mr. Mecca The Source Magazine, Music Editor, Hip-Hop Journalist. Radio 1, Ozone Mag, JumpoffTV

Mr. Mecca is a writer/editor for the Source Magazine, Radio Personality at Radio 1, Writer for Ozone Magazine and 1 of the biggest names in HipHop Journalism today. Having the experience of writing for some of the biggest blogs and online publication in the music industry, there is no one that represents the word "Taste-Maker" like Mr. Mecca Himself. Mr. Mecca will be joining the Online Publication & Branding Panel.

Sonja Blade. Click on pic above

From Major Label to Indie success meet recording artist Sonja Blade. Once a Virgin Records signee, Sonja Blade is the perfect example of an artist who has been through the Major Recording Label structure and the politics that comes with that. She is her own boss, and her gaining viral visibility as an independent artist is the true testament of that! Sonja Blade will be on theMajor vs Indie Panel.

Lou Plaia Co Founder of Reverbnation.com

After the birth of Reverbnation.com, Myspace was just a thing of the past! Meet "Lou Plaia" who is the Co-Founder of Reverbnation.com, the #1 Digital Music Community on the web with over 2.22 Million artists currently signed on to the platform. Lou Plaia will be on the Web/Music Platform Panel.

Former Atlantic Record and current Bottom Music Management Executive PR Guru

Former Atlantic records rep and now Bottom Music Management Rep and Radio Host meet "Domi Mota".Domi is a PR professional and has worked with some of the biggest names in the industry. She has a great ear for talent and enjoys working with artists that are coming up and extremely buzzing. She will be joining the A&R Vs Indie Panel, & The PR panel.

Aristotle CEO of Byanymeans.co

Jadakiss, Fabolous, Busta Rhymes, Rick Ross, Asher Roth & Jim Jones are just the few artist CEO of "By Any Means" "Aristotle" has worked with. Known as one of the Top up & Coming Video Directors in the music industry Aristotle has built a company that not only executes video shoots but is a 1 stop shop for ARTIST BRANDING. Aristotle will be on the Branding Panel.

"CL" CEO of Digiwaxx

CEO of one of the most important Distribution company's in the country "Digiwaxx" CL provides the music game exactly what it's missing. Digiwaxx is a direct distributional channel with a service that send music from artists directly to DJs and record pools.Digiwaxx has become a household brand in the music business both major and indie. CL will be joining the Radio, Branding and Indie Vs A&R panel.

DJ Reem Events DJ & Current Radio personality

Red Bull Events DJ & Current Radio personality on www.993TheJoynt.com Meet Jersey Shore's finest "DJ Reem". He will be on the DJ & Radio Panel.

Eric Williams of Don Diva Mag

Eric Williams is Writer & Editor for the infamous "Don Diva" Magazine that were the first to cover some of the most trending artists in Hip Hop today. Eric Williams will be on the Publication panel.

Itchyhouse Films

Itchyhouse Films is rapidly becoming one of thehottest Video Production companies. Their main clientele consists of independent powerhouses,but have also shot for major recording artists also. That's what makes Itchyhouse so versatile in their game. They will speaking on the Branding panel.

Music Mystro

Music Mystro has produced beats for artists like Mary J Blidge, LL Cool J, Dipset, Nicki Minaj and more! Once the protege of Dame Greese, Music Mystro is one of the most lethal producers in NYC. Mystro will be on the Producer panel.

Check out Prez Beats website above

ESPN, MTV, Nipsey Hussle, YMCMB are just a few names that Prez Beats have worked with. They are known to have landed strategic placement on various networks on TV and with major recording artists. Prez Beats will be joining the Producer panel!

Ken Spellman

Ken Spellman owner of soundcheckny.com will be joining the Radio panel.

Kevin Banks A&R for Harrell Records & Artist Development

A&R for Harrell Records & Artist Development Kevin Banks in the direct go-to man for Andre Harrell himself! Kevin Banks will be joining the A&R Vs. Indie Panel Discussion.

Fiona T Bloom CEO of thebloomeffect.com

When mentioning Social Media Strategy, then you can not help but to mention "Fiona T Bloom". CEO of Thebloomeffect.com. Fiona has a successful track record of running PR & Social Mediacampaigns for some top tier music industry folks.She also travels around the country and speaks at conferences like this! Fiona will be on the PR & Social Media panel.

Feygens Saintjoy owner of hiphopfriends.com

CEO of hiphopfriends.com Feygens SaintJoy is the master of artist branding. Hiphopfriends have designed custom branding strategies with custom merchandise geared towards the artist demographic. Feygens will be joining the Branding panel.

Sha'Linda journalist who has written for Allhiphop, Yoraps Magazine and more

Sha'Linda is a journalist who has written forAllhiphop, Yoraps Magazine and more. She is an expert at writing album reviews and detailed information about top notch artists. She will be on thePR meets Journalism panel.

Looking to register for this event, network and get some exclusive information from all the wonderful panelists above? No problem

$50.00 is the early bird special until April 17th. Buy tickets here

The event is from 3-10pm and we plan on have at least 12 performers throughout the day and in-between panels. All Performers must pay an upfront fee of $100.00 and the proceeds of 15 ticket sales which will be due the day of the show.

If interested in performing call 973.954-7842 Slots are limited and it's first come first serve. Your slot is only secured when your $100.00 is paid.

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