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(PART ONE)
WATCH EXCLUSIVE FOOTAGE OF URBAN THRESHOLD'S A&R POWER SUMMIT 2007 ON URBAN THRESHOLD TV!!!
The 2007 A&R Power summit was attended by many heavy weight music executives. A few of the executives in attendance included Sha Money XL, CEO of Money Management Group (Manager of Young Buck and Lloyd Banks), Jeff Robinson, CEO of MBK Management (Manager of Alicia Keys), Jeff Dixon, CO-CEO of Ludacris'DTP Records, Riggs Morales, Director of A&R of Shady Records, Trevor J, VP of A&R of J Records, Eric Nicks, Senior VP of A&R of Universal/Motown, Lenny S., VP of A&R of Def Jam, Sean C., CEO of Grind Music, Conrad Dimanche, Director of A&R of Bad Boy Worldwide, Sickamore, Director of A&R of Atlantic Records, producers Midi Mafia, Chris Styles, CEO of Dangerous LLC and many more.
The event was hosted by BET's Mad Linx. The moderators included Chuck "Jigsaw' Creekmur, CO-CEO of All HipHop.com and Steve "Raze" Senior VP of Multimedia & Digital Content of All HipHop.com. Both Jigsaw and Steve Raze moderated the panels with vibrant energy and crowd- pleasing charisma.
(PART TWO)
WATCH EXCLUSIVE FOOTAGE OF URBAN THRESHOLD'S A&R POWER SUMMIT 2007 ON URBAN THRESHOLD TV!!!
The 2007 A&R Power summit was attended by many heavy weight music executives. A few of the executives in attendance included Sha Money XL, CEO of Money Management Group (Manager of Young Buck and Lloyd Banks), Jeff Robinson, CEO of MBK Management (Manager of Alicia Keys), Jeff Dixon, CO-CEO of Ludacris'DTP Records, Riggs Morales, Director of A&R of Shady Records, Trevor J, VP of A&R of J Records, Eric Nicks, Senior VP of A&R of Universal/Motown, Lenny S., VP of A&R of Def Jam, Sean C., CEO of Grind Music, Conrad Dimanche, Director of A&R of Bad Boy Worldwide, Sickamore, Director of A&R of Atlantic Records, producers Midi Mafia, Chris Styles, CEO of Dangerous LLC and many more.
The event was hosted by BET's Mad Linx. The moderators included Chuck "Jigsaw' Creekmur, CO-CEO of All HipHop.com and Steve "Raze" Senior VP of Multimedia & Digital Content of All HipHop.com. Both Jigsaw and Steve Raze moderated the panels with vibrant energy and crowd- pleasing charisma.
(PART THREE)
WATCH EXCLUSIVE FOOTAGE OF URBAN THRESHOLD'S A&R POWER SUMMIT 2007 ON URBAN THRESHOLD TV!!!
The 2007 A&R Power summit was attended by many heavy weight music executives. A few of the executives in attendance included Sha Money XL, CEO of Money Management Group (Manager of Young Buck and Lloyd Banks), Jeff Robinson, CEO of MBK Management (Manager of Alicia Keys), Jeff Dixon, CO-CEO of Ludacris'DTP Records, Riggs Morales, Director of A&R of Shady Records, Trevor J, VP of A&R of J Records, Eric Nicks, Senior VP of A&R of Universal/Motown, Lenny S., VP of A&R of Def Jam, Sean C., CEO of Grind Music, Conrad Dimanche, Director of A&R of Bad Boy Worldwide, Sickamore, Director of A&R of Atlantic Records, producers Midi Mafia, Chris Styles, CEO of Dangerous LLC and many more.
The event was hosted by BET's Mad Linx. The moderators included Chuck "Jigsaw' Creekmur, CO-CEO of All HipHop.com and Steve "Raze" Senior VP of Multimedia & Digital Content of All HipHop.com. Both Jigsaw and Steve Raze moderated the panels with vibrant energy and crowd- pleasing charisma.
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co-founders of Rap Fanatic magazine and
publishers of Urban Threshold Magazine. In
addition, We are the creators of
the annual A&R Power Summit and the annual
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navigated by President
and CEO Jesse Atkinson. The management team
includes Chief Operating Officer, Robert
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Mars.
Urban Threshold Enterprises Inc. is the one-
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Threshold owns media properties across all media
lines: PRINT, RADIO, TV, INTERNET. (Urban
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Hop Palace.com)Urban Threshold has assisted in
getting 3 artists
signed
in
the last 4 years including Universal
Recording artist Tyra B.
Urban Threshold has helped several
independent labels get
nationwide
distribution through our affiliation with
Select-O-Hits
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Urban Threshold presents events at the
biggest and best
venues in NYC like Don Hills, SOB's and BB Kings.
(R&B Songstress
Tyra performed at the Urban Threshold A&R
Power Summit in the Summer of 2004. She was
unsigned at the time. Her management made key
connections at the summit and shortly
thereafter she received a record deal through
GG&L/Universal. Trya had 2 Top 40 singles
called "Country Boyz" and "Still in Love".)
On April 15th, 2007 Urban Threshold
presented the A&R
Power Summit 2007. We have received massive
praise and countless
positive testimonies in regards to the most
recent A&R Power Summit. In fact, All Hip
Hop.com ran an article on the event. Moreover,
the Source magazine is working on an article
pertaining to the success of the A&R Power
Summit series.
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A&R POWER SUMMIT 2007
URBAN THRESHOLD'S A&R POWER SUMMIT 2007
The music industry moguls present
at the A&R Power Summit 2007 included Jeff
Robinson, CEO of MBK Management (Manager
of multi-platinum artist Alicia Keys) Sha
Money XL, CEO of Money Management and
former President of G-Unit Records (Manages
Young Buck and Lloyd Banks and platinum
producers ) Jeff Dixon, Co-CEO of DTP
Records and Co-Manager of Platinum recording
artist Ludacris, and many more. Not just
A&R's were
present at The A&R Power Summit 2007. We also had
lawyers, distributors, publishers,
etc. present there as well.
Equally important, besides educating artists
with the A&R Power Summit series and the
Urban Music Institute, Urban Threshold is the
only organization in NYC that
gives back to underground artists each year
in the
form of The Underground Music Awards. No other
company in NYC can make that claim! NONE!
Rapper Papoose won an Underground
Music Award in 2005 -
Signed a 1.5 million
record deal with Jive Records shortly
thereafter
Rapper Serius Jones won two
Underground Music Awards
in 2006 - Signed a record deal with Ludacris'
DTP/Def Jam Records shortly thereafter
Rapper Big Lou won 3 Underground
Music Awards in 2006
- Signed a deal with DJ Kay Slay's
Street Sweeper Entertainment shortly
thereafter
Urban Threshold's mission is to create a
solid legacy by leveling the playing field
for unsigned and independent artists and by
bridging the gap between major labels and
aspiring artists.
Urban Threshold's Annual A&R Power Summit
took place on Sunday, April 15th 2007 at
SOB's in NYC. Independent artists,
producers, songwriters and managers came from
all over the world to attend the A&R summit.
A sold out crowd braved monsoon-like weather
conditions to get the opportunity to meet and
greet with some of the music industry's top
professionals.
"The mission of The A&R Power Summit series
is to bridge the gap between the unsigned
artist and the music industry. Our main
endeavor is to give talented artists and
producers, who have few connections or
resources, the opportunity to get their music
heard and the chance to receive valuable
information regarding the music business,"
stated Jesse Atkinson, CEO of Urban Threshold
Inc. and founder of the A&R Power Summit.
The 2007 A&R Power summit was attended by
many heavy weight music executives.
A few of the executives in attendance
included Sha Money XL, CEO of Money
Management Group (Manager of Young Buck and
Lloyd Banks), Jeff Robinson, CEO of MBK
Management (Manager of Alicia Keys), Jeff
Dixon, CO-CEO of Ludacris'DTP Records, Riggs
Morales, Director of A&R of Shady Records,
Trevor J, VP of A&R ofJ Records, Eric Nicks, Senior VP of A&R of
Universal/Motown, Lenny S., VP of A&R of Def
Jam, Sean C., CEO of Grind Music, producers
Midi Mafia, Chris Styles, and many more.
The event was hosted by BET's Mad Linx. The
moderators includedChuck "Jigsaw' Creekmur,
CO-CEO of All HipHop.com and Steve "Raze"
Senior VP ofMultimedia & Digital Content of
All HipHop.com. Both Jigsaw and Steve Raze
moderated the panels with vibrant energy and
crowd-
pleasing charisma.
The A&R Power Summit 2007 combined the
elements of a music conference, an
informational seminar, and an entertainment
showcase into one lively event. It also
provided an invaluable talent search resource
to the music industry professionals present.
A&R representatives from the top labels came
together to discuss the best avenues for
artists to take to get the record deal that
will further their career. "It is imperative
that artists and producers know and
understand the multiple revenue streams in
the game. You must think outside of the box
and stay ahead of the new technology,"
advised Jeff Robinson, Alicia Key's manager.
The summit's comprehensive program schedule
of panels, workshops, and demo listening
sessions addressed the important issues
affecting the music industry today. The A&R
Power Summit 2007 offered lively and incisive
moderators, diverse participants, meaty
discussions and spirited debates. Moreover,
VIP ticket holders got the opportunity to
have their music packages evaluated and
critiqued by music industry professionals on
the spot! "The demo listening session was my
favorite part of the event. I heard some
really good packages including tracks from a
couple of producers that I will be getting
back to right away," added Shady A&R guru
Riggs Morales.
Equally important, the A&R Power Summit
Committee presented a few special awards to
key executives. Jeff Robinson, CEO of MBK
Management was honored with the "Executive
Titan"award, Sha Money XL, CEO of Money
Management Group received the "Vanguard"
award, Conrad Dimanche, Director of A&R of
Bad Boy Entertainment received the "A&R
Titan" award and Sickamore, Director of A&R
of Atlantic Records was the recipient of the
"Visionary" award. "This is a great honor. I
have never won anything in my life. It's nice
to see that my hard work is noticed" said
Conrad Dimanche of Bad Boy. The A&R Power
Summit 2007 was capped off with scorching
performances by Virgin Recording artist Sha
Stimuli and indie rap group The League.
The A&R Power Summit is the brainchild of
Jesse Atkinson, CEO of Urban Threshold
Enterprises Inc. With the leadership of
Robert "Mr. Raw" Wright, Chief Operating
Officer of Urban Threshold Inc., and J. Price
Mars, Executive VP of Urban Threshold Inc.,
the A&R Power Summit Seminar Series has
become one of the premier seminars for
independent urban music artists in the
country. The A&R Power Summit is one of the
most vital music conferences in America. It
is the only conference that focuses on the
role of the A&R. For the past 4 years, some
of the music industry's most influential
decision makers have gathered at The A&R
Power Summit to share their music business
expertise with the summit's attendees.
About Urban Threshold Enterprises Inc.:
Urban Threshold Enterprises Inc. is a NY
based multi-faceted venture positioned to
become one of the top brand names in the
eight billion dollar urban lifestyle market.
Urban Threshold Enterprises Inc. is the
parent company of Hip Hop Palace.com, Promo
Radio 24/7 FM, Urban Threshold TV,
co-founders of Rap Fanatic magazine and
publishers of Urban Threshold Magazine. In
addition, Urban Threshold is the creator of
the annual A&R Power Summit and the annual
Underground Music Awards. Urban Threshold
Enterprises Inc. is navigated by President
and CEO Jesse Atkinson. The management team
includes Chief Operating Officer, Robert
Wright, and Executive Vice president J. Price
Mars.
Special Thanks to 1-9 Theory Entertainment,
Riggs Morales Director of A&R of Shady
Records, J-Hatch, CEO of Inasirkl Music Group
and Co-CEO of Istandard Producers, and The
Wonder Twinz.
Also Special Thanks to the panelists: Jeff
Robinson,
Karl Maceo,
Jeff Dixon,
J. Mazur,
Til Welch,
Lenny S,
Sickamore,
Jeff Sledge
Trevor J,
Reality Meeks,
Riggs Morales,
Sha Money XL,
Sean C,
Eric Nicks,
J-Hatch ,
Stevie B,
Peter Johnson,
Sha Stimuli,
Eric Beasley,
Omar Grant,
Chris Styles,
Bruce Wayne of Midi Mafia,
Punch,
Bob Celestin,
Dove,
The Wonder Twinz,
and Jef Johnson
COMING SOON: "THE A&R POWER SUMMIT
NATIONAL TOUR" - STAY TUNED!!!
EXCLUSIVE PHOTOS OF URBAN THRESHOLD'S A&R POWER SUMMIT 2007
(A&R PANEL: LTo R: Steve Raze of All
Hip Hop.com, Riggs Morales, Dir. of A&R of
Shady Records, Eric Nicks, SR. VP of A&R of
Universal/Motown, Lenny S., VP of A&R of Def
Jam, Conrad Dimanche, Dir. of A&R of Bad Boy
Records, Jeff Dixon, Co-CEO of DTP Records)
(Eric Nicks, SR. VP of A&R of
Universal/Motown)
(Lenny S., VP of A&R of Def Jam)
(MadLinx of BET's Rap City)
(Sha Money XL, CEO of Money Management
recieves "The Vanguard" award)
(Trevor J., VP of A&R of J Records)
(Moderator, Steve Raze of All Hip
Hop.com)
(Riggs Morales, Dir. of A&R of
Shady Records drops jewels on the A&R panel)
(L to R: Eric Nicks, SR. VP of A&R of
Universal/Motown and Lenny S., VP of A&R of
Def Jam)
(L to R: Sha Money XL, CEO of Money
Management, Steve Raze of All Hip Hop.com, J.
Mazur , A&R of TVT Records)
(Sha Money XL, CEO of Money Management
breaks down the biz)
(A&R Panel: L to R: Sha Money XL, CEO
of Money Management, Trevor J., VP of A&R of
J Records, Sickamore, Dir. of A&R of Atlantic
Records, Sean C, CEO of Grind Music, and Jeff
Robinson, CEO of MBK Management)
(The Audience meets and greets the
panelists)
(Jeff Robinson, CEO of MBK Management
shows off his award for "Executive Titan")
(Crowd Shot at The A&R Power Summit
2007)
(J-Hatch, CEO of Inasirkl Music Group
talks about the importance of showcases as
Big Lite looks on)
(Sickamore, Dir. of A&R of of Atlantic
Records receives the "Visionary Award")
(Conrad Dimanche, Dir. of A&R of of Bad
Boy Records receives the "A&R Titan" Award)
(L to R: Robert "Mr. Raw" Wright, COO
of Urban Threshold and Co-Founder of The A&R
Power Summit and Riggs Morales, Director of
A&R of Shady Records)
(Riggs Morales, Director of
A&R of Shady Records provides feedback in the
demo listening Session)
(Conrad Dimanche, Dir. of A&R of of Bad
Boy Records critiques a music package in the
demo listening workshop)
(The demo listening workshop at The A&RPower Summit 2007)
(Jamal "Reality" Meeks, A&R of
SRC/Universal evaluates a music package in
The demo listening workshop at The A&R Power
Summit 2007)
(Producer Panel: L to R: Bruce Wayne of
Midi Mafia and
ChrisStyles, CEO of Dangerous LLC)
(Crowd Shot at The A&R Power Summit
2007)
(Producer Panel Moderator: Chuck
"Jigsaw" Creekmur, Co-CEO of All Hip Hop.com)
(Super Producer Amadeus at The A&R
Power Summit 2007)
(Dinner is Served at The A&R Power
Summit 2007)
(Lenny S, VP of A&R of Def Jam
evaluates a music package in The demo
listening workshop at The A&R Power Summit
2007)
(L to R: Steve Raze of All Hip Hop.com,
Virgin Recording artist Sha Stinuli, and The
Wonder Twinz at The A&R Power Summit 2007)
(L to R: Dove of Tygereye Entertainment
and Super Entertainment lawyer, Robert
Celestin at The A&R Power Summit 2007)
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