Video: Calling All Music Producers

Video: Calling All Music Producers

- Red Bull Big Tune Beat Battle is Accepting Applications for 2008 National Tour -

LOS ANGELES, June 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Over the next seven months, Red Bull Big Tune will embark on its second national tour travelling the U.S. in search of the producer with the next "Big Tune." Beat makers and sound providers can apply online to compete in regional battles in Philadelphia, Oakland, Houston, Chicago, Detroit, Seattle, Washington, D.C. and Los Angeles, Calif. The application process is simple: log on to http://www.redbullbigtune.com/, upload three original beats, a photo and a brief questionnaire. The Red Bull Big Tune committee will review each submission but only the top 12 producers in each city will be called to battle.

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Two winners from each regional qualifier will advance to the national finals in New York this December. Along with bragging rights and custom studio equipment, the national Red Bull Big Tune champion will be given the opportunity to work with a recording artist of their choice at Red Bull Studios in Santa Monica, Calif.

"Red Bull Big Tune is a stepping stone for producers and artists period. It's an opportunity for someone to showcase their talent and get shine on worldwide level," said platinum recording artist Young Buck (G-Unit).

AND THE CROWD GOES WILD

Modeled after Jamaican sound clashes, Red Bull Big Tune sets itself apart from other beat battles by being a full fledged producer program that provides a platform for emerging talent and educates the next generation of music makers. Last year, the Red Bull Big Tune tour stopped in 6 cities. De La Soul, Just Blaze, Chali2na, Sean Price, Black Milk and HI- Tek, are just a few of the legendary artists who showed their support to the 2007 tour. The program showcased over 72 talented beat makers from across the nation, and entertained thousands of music fans. The fans ultimately crowned Seattle producer -- Sabzi of Blue Scholars as the first Red Bull Big Tune national champion. Sabzi, due to scheduling, was unable to accept the studio prize which then was given to national runner-up, Brainstorm of Dyme Def who spent three days in the prestigious Red Bull Studios collaborating and recording with G-Unit artist Young Buck. To listen to their track "I got you," log on to http://www.redbullbigtune.com/.

2008 SCHEDULE

City Date City Date
Philadelphia, PA May 21 Chicago, IL August 21
Oakland, CA May 29 Seattle, WA September 12
Houston, TX June 25 Washington, D.C. October 23
Detroit, MI July 31 Los Angeles, CA November 20
FINALS: New York, NY December 11

RIDDIM AND ROOTS

Big Tune began as the brainchild of DJ/producer/emcee -- Vitamin D and Hip Hop visionary/event producer -- Jonathan Moore, in 2004 with the purpose of bringing emerging and established talent to the forefront. After three years of hosting thriving local battles in Seattle, they forged a creative partnership with Red Bull and the event evolved into a dynamic national producer program.

In addition to showcasing new talent on stage and entertaining event goers, the Red Bull Big Tune program is giving back to communities along the tour route by hosting music education outreach programs at local music schools, colleges and community centers. The program hosted by Vitamin D, Jake One and Jonathan Moore will share vital information about the art of making music and the business tips needed to navigate the industry.

Visit http://www.redbullbigtune.com/ for program and event details, deadlines and updates. Beginning in July, tune into http://www.imeem.com/ to see the full documentary web series on Red Bull Big Tune.

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CONTACT: Sarah Chambliss, +1-310-460-5166,
sarah.chambliss@us.redbull.com, or Nyla Hassell, +1-310-460-5154,
nyla.hassell@us.redbull.com, both of Red Bull Big Tune

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http://www.redbullbigtune.com/

NOTE TO EDITORS: Please contact Sarah Chambliss or Nyla Hassell for press requests and interviews.

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