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LOUD.COM ANNOUNCES PLAY-N-SKILLZ AND SHYSTI AS LATEST PRODUCERS TO SIGN ON FOR CONTEST; NEW BEATS FROM SPKILLA
NEW YORK, NY (August 23, 2007) – Loud.com, in association with SRC Records, announced today that Play-N-Skillz and Shysti have signed on as the latest acts to bring their powerhouse production to the contest. Bolstering an already impressive roster of beatmakers, Play-N-Skillz and Shysti often infuse their Latin roots into their music, the former with a slick Mid-west boom bap, and the latter with a layered pop-sensibility that rides on thumping percussion.
Play-N-Skillz are originally from Dallas/Ft. Worth, Texas, and are best known for producing Chamillionaire’s Grammy-smasher “Ridin (Dirty).†They currently have 11 songs available for download on the site, and have done notable work with Zion, Nina Sky, Rob G and Bone Thugs, among others. Shysti, in addition to producing for Christina Aguilera, Ricky Martin and Baby Bash, is a former radio morning host (Blazin 98.9 – XMOR in San Diego) and founded the Latin Rap Conference. His music can be found all over television, major motion pictures and even the WWE. He currently has 20 beats available to download on his page.
“We are hip hop’s new digital home on the web, and we’re committed to making this contest as successful as we can by bringing in the hottest producers around,†Steve Rifkind, CEO of SRC Records, said. “These cats make top-notch beats and we expect to hear some hot music from the community over their production.â€
“We’ve had a busy month,†Joe Safina, the brainchild of Loud.com, added. “Two weeks ago, Universal Music Group went public with news of their equity investment in the site. Several weekly contest winners have been chosen, showcasing the diverse talent that has helped the site grow, and of course, with the addition of Play-N-Skillz and Shysti, this whole month has essentially been a highlight for us.â€
Continuing that momentum and keeping things fresh at Loud.com, SPKilla has dropped four new beats for the community as well. With already 10 tracks to choose from, 11 – 14 are brand new and exclusive to Loud.com. All users and fans are encouraged to get over to his page and every producer’s page to check out their latest material.
With an impressive group already assembled that includes Cool & Dre, Sha Money XL, DJ Khaled, Green Lantern, Midi Mafia, Tha Otherz and Zukhan Bey, the latest standouts will add an even richer and more diverse soundscape for the aspiring emcees looking to secure $100,000 and a record deal from Steve Rifkind’s SRC Records.
LOUD.COM is an online competition, open to all registered users. Loud.com offers users the ability to download professional beats from Hip Hop’s hottest producers for just .99 cents, use a unique on-line recording tool to overlay raps over the tracks, have the songs judged by celebrity producers and compete for $100,000 and a record deal with SRC Records, home of multi Platinum, Grammy Awarding winning artist such as Akon and David Banner. LOUD producers have made hits for The Notorious B.I.G., 50 Cent, The Game, Jim Jones, Lil Jon, Rick Ross, Talib Kweli, Mary J. Blige, Kanye West, Busta Rymes and many more. Log on to LOUD.COM now!
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