LOS ANGELES (Top40 Charts/ Red Bull PR) - The Mecca of hip-hop plays host and critic to 16 aspiring producers who are primed to innovate the music scene with the next "big tune."
On November 3rd, Opera opens its doors to the national finals of Red Bull Big Tune where the crowd determines who has the sickest beats. Eight qualifying battles were held across the US bringing the winner and runner-up from each stop to represent in the ATL.
Before each producer rocks the stage they will have one-on-one experiences with top name talent Just Blaze, Mr Porter, DJ Toomp, The Bizness and Don Cannon who will help them gain industry insight during two days of mentorship. The night will be jam packed with talent! Performers of the night are Jadakiss, Alchemist, Mr Porter, Just Blaze, and The Bizness.
Producers looking for their big break and to walk away with the Red Bull Big Tune title:
Phoenix Denver Chicago
Winner - Lifted Winner - Boon Doc Winner - J Rell
Runner up - Young Seph Runner Up - Xperiment Runner up - J Mac
Seattle Minneapolis Detroit
Winner - Marcus D Winner - Nicademus Winner - Apollo Brown
Runner up - KD Cutz Runner up - G Mo Runner up - Frank Dukes
New Orleans Las Vegas
Winner - Hannibal the Beat Animal Winner - DJ Finyl
Runner up - Sky Scrapa Runner up - D1 (Deuno)
The winner of the Red Bull Big Tune national championship in Atlanta receives the opportunity to record in the Red Bull Studio in Los Angeles with an A list emcee of their choice. In past years some names have included Common, The Game, Ludacris, Lupe Fiasco and Talib Kweli. Last year's Red Bull Big Tune winner, C-Sick, had a hands on personal recording experience with hip-hop great Nas. "Everything sounds great!" exclaimed C-Sick after a long day in the studio. "The way Nas spits over beats is crazy. It's exactly what I expected." The end result was a track named "Film" This year's winner will have a choice of three to five top notch emcees to choose from.
GIVING BACK
While searching for the next big name in music production, Red Bull Big Tune takes the time to reach out to inner city kids through a music education outreach program 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 that help inspire and create the future beat makers of America.
TUNE IN FOR THE HISTORY
Big Tune began in 2004 as the brainchild of DJ/producer/emcee Vitamin D and hip-hop visionary/event producer Jonathan Moore 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. Red Bull Big Tune made its national television debut on the BET Network last spring with a half-hour show chronicling the 2008 national finals in New York City. All-star acts such as Digable Planets, Ghostface Killah, Alchemist and Sha Money made cameos.
Red Bull Big Tune is an 18 and up show open to the public. RSVP at www.redbullbigtune.com for free entry. Otherwise a $5 donation will be taken at the door for a local music charity. On the site, you can also watch videos, listen to the collaborations, get photos and more.
