Thursday, July 23, 2009

BlackOutInk Upcoming Shows/Events !!




BREAK’N THROUGH TEAMS UP WITH THE VH1 SAVE THE ...
Thu, 07/02/2009
TAO Experience Announces That Proceeds From The July 30th Break’n Through Event will Benefit The VH1 Save The Music Foundation
NEW YORK, NY (June 14, 2009) - TAO Experience, the creative minds behind BREAK’N THROUGH, are set to donate a significant portion of the proceeds from their July 30th concert to the VH1 Save the Music Foundation. The showcase, to be held at the renowned Highline Ballroom (431 west 16th street, New York NY), will feature performances by 6 top up-and-coming Pop and R&B artists and is headlined by NVA Recording Artist TINA BROWN.


We are so happy to be able donate to such a relevant foundation.’’ Explains Ben Aronson, President of TAO Experience and Creator of BREAK’N THROUGH. “The VH1 Save The Music Foundation plays such a huge role in preserving our children’s music education programs; without organizations like this one, there would be no future BREAK’N THROUGH artists.”


With performances by Leah Fairchild, Bryan Gibbs, Chey’ N, Ricky Blaze, Christian Rich and AHMIR and Headlined by TINA BROWN, BREAK’N THROUGH Pop/R&B is sure to be one of the hottest events of the year. The July 30th POP/R&B Showcase will be the first of 4 showcases this year, the remaining shows will include: Rock, Hip-hop, and unplugged.




08.06.09
She's So Fresh Showcase
@ Karma





on August 6th, it starts.

"She's So Fresh". the showcase.

featuring performances by:
Eyeris
Controversy
Bless Roxwell
Tiye Phoenix
Lin Que

hosted by Caitlin Meissner
music provided by DJ Juice E
Thembisa
Mshaka will be in the house with her new book: "Put Your Dreams First,
Handle Your Entertainment Business" so you can get your copy, signed,
sealed and delivered!!

doors open: 9p
showtime: 10p
damage: $5

The
“She’s So Fresh” Showcase will serve as a performance platform for
women in Hip Hop and Urban Arts. Conceived of and started by a female
Hip Hop Artist, the “She’s So Fresh” Showcase seeks to bring the female
voice to the front and center in Hip Hop while realigning, reinforcing
and solidifying the strength, talent and genius of the female voice in
Hip Hop music.

Infused with the heart of the art form of Hip
Hop, the “She’s So Fresh” Showcase will feature an assortment of female
artists from different backgrounds and experiences. Highlighting the
strength and creativity of women in the Hip Hop and the Urban Arts
community, it will be an unprecedented event giving voice to the
unheard, untapped market for female Hip Hop artists.

but we gonna show the naysayers, doubters and haters how sistas hold it down!

SPECIAL THANK YOU'S TO ALL OF OUR EMAIL SPONSORS:
Stiletto & Sounds PR
Bucktown USA Entertainment
with more to come so stay tuned!

all artwork, flyers and logos done by Andre Lambert of the cookcakers
(857) 472-8145
creative.control@yahoo.com




Event Information:
Thursday, August 06, 2009
9:00 PM - 1:00 AM
21+
cover: $5.00 | All Female Lineup!
music: Hip Hop


Venue Information:
Karma
51 1st Ave.
New York, NY 10003
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Vote Now for the 2009 UMA Nominees. Voting is taking place on
www.UrbanBuzzFactor.com or www.UndergroundMusicAwards.com

MC FRICTION 2009 ARTIST 2 WATCH
Voting Ends Aug. 6th


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Thursday, July 2, 2009

MC FRICTION Nominated For 2009 "Artist 2 Watch"


URBAN THRESHOLD ENTERPRISES INC.
PRESENTS
THE 7TH ANNUAL UNDERGROUND MUSIC AWARDS

(WE HONOR LEGENDS AND FUTURE STARS)

Direct 2009 "Artist To Watch" link to vote http://www.hiphoppalace.com/pages.cfm?ID=799&CFID=1090171&CFTOKEN=93056127

FINAL VOTING PHASE
The winners of the Underground Music Awards are determined via Online voting by the general public. A music clip and the name of each nominee within the individual categories will be placed on Urban Buzz Factor.com. On July 6th, 2009, the public will be able to vote for the winners of each category via online voting on Urban Buzz Factor.com. The voting process ends on August 6th 2009. The nominee who receives the most online votes will win for the category he/she is competing in.


(WE HONOR LEGENDS AND FUTURE STARS
NOMINEES FOR THE 2009 UNDERGROUND MUSIC AWARDS)
The UMA Male Artist of the Year

Drake
Talib Kweli
Asher Roth
Kid Cudi
Wale

The UMA Female Artist of the Year

Lil Momma
Jean Grae
Tiye Phoenix
Empire Isis
Nicki Minaj

Most Dynamic Rap Group or Duo

Slaughter House
Camp Lo
Dead Prez
Smif N Wesson
Tanya Morgan
Hueston Independent Spit District

Most Dynamic Solo Artist

Tech N9NE
Mickey Factz
Devin the Dude
Royce Da 5'9
Wiz Khalifa
Curren$y

West Coast Artist of the Year

Damani
Nipsey Hussle
Mistah Fab
Jay Rock
Crooked I

Indie Album of the Year

Alchemist - "Chemical Warfare"
Torae & Marco Polo - "Double Barrel"
Donny Goines - "The Breakfast Club"
Dead Prez & DJ Green Lantern - "Pulse of the People"
Grand Puba - "Retroactive"
Blaq Poet - "The Blaqprint"


Most Exciting Artist of the Year

Murs
Sean Price
Charles Hamilton
Immortal Technique
Black Milk
Ryhmefest

Producer of the Year

Statik Selektah
9th Wonder
Jake One
Hi-Tek
The BeatBanggahz
Illmind

Best Lyricist

Corey Gunz
Joel Ortiz
Pack FM
Pharoah Monch

Outstanding Dancehall Artist

Movado
Serani
Vybz Kartel

Outstanding Artist of the Year

Relik
Emilio Rojas
Termanology
Ruste Jux
Sic Osyrus
Skyzoo

Buzz Factor

Rain
Sinsay
Jon Famous
clap cognac
Ru1


The Underground's #1 Contender

Esso
Sinsay
Sho Zoe
Nickal Fieldz
Sav Kills
Kieth Gamble


Best Radio Show

Fusebox Radio
Hate Money Radio
The Roundtable
Build Sessions
The Ready Cee Show




The UMA Song of the Year

Trillogy - "The Future"
Kid Russell - "Dear Shooter"
Dex - 'Prophecy"
No Gimmick - "Time"


Best Male Rapper

Lexx 9 Eleven
Mike Millz
Sinsay
Mr. Harvey
John Sportin
JY

Best Female Rapper

Quintesence
Nina B
Kitana Blade
Queen Jez
Phya
Re Double D


Best Rap Group

Trillogy
Ride Out
Da Underdoggs
Money First
Wyld Stylaz

Best Rap Duo

Rebel Star
BlackSteelz
Family Comes First
Physha P
Kounty Boyz

Most Original Male Artist

City Scholar
No Mercy
Chris Smalls
Magg-1
Papa Doc
J-Didda
Choc Nitty

Best Underground Movement

Specialyst Entertainment
S.N.R.C. Entertainment
Real Music Global
Ru1 Records
Fammly Inc

Best MidWest Artist

Mr. 44
James "Slick" Watts
Torrio Jetson
A.G.
Redwell

(Best Emerging Producer) Award

BeatKnocka Productions
Geeked Out Productions
Sev Da Producer
Allstar Productions
DJ Pain 1

Best R&B Female

Trish
Jae Camillo
L'ren C
Nightingale
Shalea

Best R&B Male

Nathaniel
Ivan Brooks
MikeLyrik
Omar Wilson
Deon

Best Female R&B Group

Simplicity
Main Girl
Tre' zhur
Minxx

Best Male R&B Group

I15
Ju-Tuan
5ive L
Jackie Boyz

Artist to Watch

S.H.A.H CYPHA
Frank Ramz
City Scholar
MC Friction
Moss
Hunned Proof
Welches

Most Promising Male Rapper

Abel Remy
Rush Major
Al Boogs
Legit
Darq
KY

Best Live Performance

Mad Man
Simplicity
Black Steelz
MikeLyrik
Diogenes

Most original Group or Duo

NAN
Ashy Elbows
4 Wheel City
Cappitall Hill
Corner Boyz

Best Southern Rapper

Dirty Den
Sho Zoe
SparkDawg
Abel Remy

Best Underground Mixtape/Street Album

Mr. Focus - "Man From Mars" hosted by DJ Noodles
Abel Remy - "Stimulus Check 2" hosted by DJ Vlad &
Sha Stimuli & DJ Victorious - March On Washington (Mixtape)
Emilio Rojas - "Recession Proof" hosted by Legend & DJ Noodles
Hop - "Fight For NY" (Street Album)


Best Reggae/Dance Hall Artist

Black Sheep
Michael Sparkey Drakes
Shepard