COMPETE TO WIN A LIVE IN STUDIO INTERVIEW ON THISIS50 RADIO WHICH WILL BE FEATURED ON THE HOME PAGE OF THISIS50.COM AT THE URBAN MUSIC EXPLOSION SHOWCASE ON 02/29/12 IN NYC

Urban Threshold Is Now Booking Artists & Producers For The Urban Music Explosion Showcase Taking Place Wednesday, February 29th, 2012 @ Sullivan Hall in NYC

PLACE:SULLIVAN HALL (214 Sullivan Street Between Bleeker & West 3rd Street) - www.sullivanhallnyc.com/

WHEN:WEDNESDAY, February 29th, 2012

TIME:DOORS OPEN AT 8:00PM/SHOWTIME AT 9:30PM.

AGE:18 OR OLDER/TIGHT SECURITY/ID A MUST

ADMISSION:$15 @ THE DOOR

RULES: NO GANG AFFILIATIONS, NO GANG COLORS, NO DRUGS, NO WEAPONS ALLOWED

14 ACTS WILL COMPETE- (10 ARTISTS & 4 PRODUCERS)

EACH ARTIST SELECTED MUST PAY A REGISTRATION FEE OF $300 AND THEY WILL RECEIVE THE FOLLOWING:

• They get 30 tickets to resell or distribute
• They get to perform two songs

EACH PRODUCER SELECTED MUST PAY A REGISTRATION FEE OF $300 AND THEY WILL RECEIVE THE FOLLOWING:

• They get 30 tickets to resell or distribute
• They get five minutes to showcase their music on stage

(TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE URBAN MUSIC EXPLOSION INDUSTRY SHOWCASE PLEASE SEND 2 SONGS, PHOTO, BIO & PHONE NUMBER TO PROMORADIO247@GMAIL.COM OR MRRAW78@YAHOO.COM OR CALL 347-664-2908)

JUDGES FOR THE URBAN MUSIC EXPLOSION INCLUDE

MAYA THE B - HOST OF THISIS50 RADIO

Maya The B is a sexy, smart and vibrant media executive who hosts events and operates her own radio show on Thisis50 Radio. She is very well connected in the entertainment industry and she has written for various different blogs and magazines such as Hip Hop Weekly, All Hip Hop and Ballerstatus.

People she has had the opportunity to interview include: Jadakiss, Just Blaze, Swizz Beats, Rick Ross, Ice T & Coco, Tony Yayo, Star from Star & Buck Wild, Cassie, Ne-Yo, Naughty by Nature, MOP, Kool G Rap, Large Professor, Noreaga, Adrienne Bailon, Fabolous, Memphis Bleek, Freeway, EPMD, Guru, Lil Mo, Lumidee, Day 26, Lil Mama, Dollicia Bryan, Angel Lola Luv, Joe Budden, Tahiry, Joel Ortiz, Charles Hamilton, Mickey Factz, Young Chris, Brian McKnight, Ray-J and many others.

Tony G - A&R of G-Unit Records

Tony G., A&R for G-Unit Records has proven that dedication and hard work are the main ingredients for success. He has worked on projects with notable artists like 50 Cent, Lloyd Banks, Tony Yayo, G Unit and more. Tony G is currently scouting for new talent and seeking production for 50 Cent, Tony Yayo and others

(JUDGES SUBJECT TO CHANGE)

About Thisis50 Radio

Thisis50 Radio with Maya The B and Hynaken airs every Wednesday on the home page of Thisis50.com from 7PM to 9PM. The highly popular Radio Show is streamed live on Ustream and Can Been Seen Live On Thisis50.com

1ST PLACE PRIZE WINNER WILL RECIEVE:

WIN AN INTERVIEW ON THISIS50 RADIO TO BE FEATURED ON THE HOME PAGE OF THISIS50.COM

WIN VIDEO FEATURED AS NEXT TO BLOW ON VLADTV.COM

WIN SONG OR VIDEO FEATURED ON YO RAPS.COM

WIN A FEATURED INTERVIEW ON THE OFFICIAL WEBSITE FOR THE URBAN PRODUCER AWARDS

About The Urban Music Explosion Industry Showcase Series

Urban Threshold Inc. is proud to present "The Urban Music Explosion" concert showcase series. This innovative showcase series combines the power of music, community and information. It heightens awareness of local and national community projects.

Equally Important, Urban Music Explosion Showcase has partnered with such organizations as LIFEbeat, which is an organization dedicated to reaching America's youth with the message of HIV/AIDS prevention.

GOAL:

Our goal is to present a professional and well organized mini concert for those with true talent yearning to stand out in today's saturated market. Urban Threshold's Urban Music Explosion Showcase Bridges The Gap Between The Unsigned Artist And The Music Industry.

FREQUENCY:

The UME Concert Showcase is a Monthly event. The Urban Music Explosion combines the power of music, community and information. The event heightens awareness of local and national community projects.

WHO ATTENDS:

It features participants, from all over the world, representing the full spectrum of underground Hip Hop, R&B, Gospel, Pop and Reggae music and fashion as a global phenomenon. There is always a nice mix of male and female attendees Community Organization Affiliates include: Feed America, Lifebeat, Water Your Seeds Foundation, Red Cross and more

MISSION:

The mission of The Urban Music Explosion is to give talented artists and producers, who have few connections or resources, the chance to get their music heard and the chance to receive valuable business information regarding the music industry.

PHOTOS OF THE URBAN MUSIC EXPLOSION INDUSTRY SHOWCASE