Erykah Badu Remixing
Contest
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 Universal/Motown multi-platinum-selling,
Grammy award-winning singer/songwriter/actress Erykah Badu takes the
spotlight with her new album New Amerykah. Erykah Badu has enlisted some
of the most talented, underground producers and engineers in the hip-hop
game to support her fourth studio album in seven years, including
producer 9th Wonder, Madlib, Sa-Ra Creative Partners, Karriem Riggins,
and a host of others. "The music is the star," says Erykah,
"I just laid down my vocals and let the music breathe while the
melodies tell the stories."
Emerging and established DJ's, producers/beat makers, and musicians can
get in the mix as part of Erykah Badu "Real Thang" campaign
and contest. Just download the acappella version of "Real Thang",
originally produced by Madlib, and remix it. .Creativity is key, so all
types of remixes are welcomed (hip-hop, r&b/soul, house, broken
beat, rock, reggae, etc.). Produced buzz track "Real Thang" is
a special buzz track which does not appear on New Amerykah.
The grand winner will receive:
- A top of the line DJ package from
Stanton and professional speakers from KRK
- Become a member of the 1200Squad.com
- Have a remix blasted out to all of the
1200Squad radio, mix show, and mix tape dj's
- Have the remix featured on the
Cornerstone Mixtape and Suite 903
- Win a subscription to Remix Magazine
and a VIP pass to an upcoming Remix Hotel
- Remix will be featured on Erykah
Badu's Myspace page, on Okayplayer, and on Fusicology
Two runners up will receive:
- A gear package from Stanton
- Become a member of the 1200Squad.com
- Win a subscription to Remix Magazine
- Remix will be featured on Erykah
Badu's Myspace page and on Okayplayer
Log onto Remix Magazine to learn more about
the contest and to download the acappella:
http://www.remixmag.com
Official Site: http://www.erykahbadu.com
MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/erykahbadu
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