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Jon Dough to defend his title "Straight Cash" Producer of the Month

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, August 13, 2009 Jon Dough is Back To Defend His Title Anyone who has ever listened to a fantastic piece of music will say the same thing... Jon Dough is a fierce adversary, super personality and multi-talented producer. Defending champ Jon Dough of Atlanta, Ga is set to seek another title with his most melodic tracks. He won it all last month on the Relapse Theatre stage with a track that nudged out runner-up Aquarius Minded of Atlanta, Ga, who is also… Continue

Added by Promote an Artist on August 13, 2009 at 9:00pm — No Comments

Jon Dough wins the July Producers Beat Battle

FOR_IMMEDIATE_RELEASE Jon Dough won the Straight Cash Producers Beat Battle (ATL) for the first time in his illustrious career, entering at No. 6 and then eliminating Beat Freaka and Drugs to earn the opportunity at battling Aquarius Minded to take home the title of "Atlanta's Hottest Producer" of the Month. At the end of the day, the biggest winner from the "Straight Cash Beat Battle" was Jon Dough. That's right. Jon Dough was voted "ATL's Hottest Producer" over, Drugs, Aquarius Minded, Rob J… Continue

Added by Promote an Artist on August 13, 2009 at 8:35pm — No Comments

Free Writing Sessions Live Event for Producers and Songwriters TODAY!

Remember TODAY starts the F.I.R.M.'s groundbreaking 4-day music festival in Atlanta, GA! You will be empowered on the importance of “Taking Ownership of Yourselves.” Writing Sessions live is the first session, which starts TODAY and is being held at GSU Alumni Hall from 6:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. EST. The kick-off party and registration will be held at the 404 Lounge from 10:00 p.m. until 2:00 a.m. Both events today are free!!!! The registration to attend the rest of the week's events is still j… Continue

Added by Thedy B on July 15, 2009 at 6:03pm — No Comments

Music professionals, this event is TRULY THE place to be in July!! Make plans now!!!

July 15th thru July 19th in Atlanta, GA, The F.I.R.M. will launch its groundbreaking music festival and empower others on the importance of “Taking Ownership of Ourselves.” It will be a powerful movement focused on practical education, providing real opportunities in the music industry, while helping artists reach their maximum potential. This 4-day launch will include: Writing Sessions: Live in the Studio, The Kick-off Party, Live Radio, a Pop/ R&B Showcase, Record Breakers, a Hip Hop/ R&am… Continue

Added by Thedy B on June 24, 2009 at 10:30pm — 2 Comments

atlanta artshow in April 18th, artist callout!

Everyone, Here's the latest on Mano A Mano. Please Respond Immediately If You Are Interested In Participating. Mano A Mano Art Show Over two dozen local Atlanta Visual and Audio Artists showcase their talents in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. Art remains on site for one-month exhibit. Theme "Women" Women in your life, your mamma, strong women in history, women of renown, honor famous women, celebrities, and any woman you can think of. Dates April 18th 8pm – until Point Of Contact Lurch… Continue

Added by DTM on February 3, 2009 at 6:05pm — No Comments

Hip Hop vs Rap

30 Ways to Distinguish Hip Hop from Rap While the terms Hip Hop and Rap mayhave been synonymous back in the 70's, 80's and early 90's, the termswere separated at the hip at some point during the mid 90's. Wildstyle. Buy it Here. To Old School listeners of the genre, Hip Hop wasnot only a musical mix of beats and rhymes, but it also includedgraffiti writing,break dancing, and deejaying. New School rappers and Pop culturemistakenly use the term Hip Hop to describe the urban contemporarymusic tha… Continue

Added by DTM on January 22, 2009 at 9:53am — No Comments

[ Draft ]

What up everybody... I am excited because I have officially started shooting my pilot for a relaity show called (ATL'S OWN GREG-W). I will shop the finished product around to different networks to see who will bite. Most importantly though, you get to see the beggining stages of it as I will be releasing video blogs weekly of some of the footage of me doing my thang in ATL. I show my music recording, time with friends and family, dance rehearsals and even reveal some personal (SECRETS) in thi… Continue

Added by ATL'S OWN GREG-W on January 16, 2009 at 10:30am — No Comments

We Want Your Soul Skate Deck Exhibit

WE WANT YOUR SOUL Mano A Mano Art Show - Skateboard Deck Exhibit Exhibit available @ The East Side Lounge thru mid january. Get your favorite art piece and give it as a gift for Christmas. www.manoamanoartshow.com 404.695.5769 … Continue

Added by DTM on December 17, 2008 at 1:28pm — No Comments

its time to stay busy!

Art show Got another show. Dec 13th it is and you are all invited. Skateboard artworks by 22 artists and 3 djs going hand to hand with their skills at the East Side Lounge, log on to the official site for more info and directions: manoamanoartshow.com or give me a call: 404.695.5769 and lets get a drink. Skateboards I knocking them out as fast as i can. I have over 30 ideas and only two hands! I try to do at least a couple a week. I have almost ten online and I'm getting ready to upload a few m… Continue

Added by DTM on December 6, 2008 at 1:04am — No Comments

time to prepare for another show.

Artist callout for December edition of Mano-A-Mano art-show at east side lounge Final list chosen by Thursday Nov 20th The theme is skateboards. the point is to have artwork that reflects the culture and styling of skateboards. That is accomplished in one of three ways. One: paint on a skate deck. Blank decks are available at skate escape on piedmont road for 35.00. add your design to that and its a done deal. Two: do your artwork on paper or computer (illustrator or Photoshop) with the dimensi… Continue

Added by DTM on November 19, 2008 at 10:14am — No Comments

Calling All Artists in the ATL... upcoming artshow

Artists of all calibers, we are looking for you. DTM is putting together a list of artists to showcase their work in a series of upcoming shows at East Side Lounge in East Atlanta. If you would like to participate or would like more information, please reply to this bulletin or email me directly dan@visualartwerks.com with the following info: Name ph # email address web address or online gallery links and some samples of your work. (skill level unimportant) Please contact immediatly, spots a… Continue

Added by DTM on October 9, 2008 at 12:48am — No Comments

JASON Presents "Born to Motivate...Raised to Succeed" and his "100 ALBUMS 100 DOLLAR$" Contest

JASON Presents "Born to Motivate...Raised to Succeed" and his "100 ALBUMS 100 DOLLAR$" Contest Richmond, VA /Atlanta, GA- Hip-hop recording artist "JASON", always one for the grind and a very intelligent business man releases "Born to Motivate...Raised to Succeed" the hard copy version in stores tuesday 8/12/08!!! Along with that he launches his revolutionary trademarked "100 Albums 100 DOLLAR$!!!" contest (Album in stores in Virginia, and Atlanta, GA. we will announce states and cities as Albu… Continue

Added by JASON on August 12, 2008 at 11:52pm — No Comments