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2008 INDUSTRY MELTDOWN MIDWEST MUSIC SUMMIT- PANELIST

Kanye West  is a 9 time Grammy Award-winning American rapper and record producer. His first three albums have received numerous awards, critical acclaim,^[and commercial success. West also runs his own record label GOOD Music. He has  producied hit singles for musical artists including Jay-Z, Alicia Keys, and Janet Jackson. On May 16, 2008, Kanye West was crowned by MTV as the year's #1 "Hottest MC In The Nation”

Xtreme Multi Platinum Producer for artists such as Jay-Z, Ghostface, Ne-Yo, DMX, Jadakiss, Kanye West, DJ Clue, Jaheim and Bump J. Song credits include "The Professional Part II".  "Who’s Next" featuring DMX and  "Diamond In The Ruff" on Jaheim’s double-platinum album, and recently "Back Like That" featuring NE-YO

P. Frank Williams is an Emmy winning TV producer and writer, journalist, author and commentator. He is a producer for BET’s award, American Gangster,   Celebration of Gospel, BET News. Williams was formerly Executive Editor of The Source magazine, where interviewed the likes of Tupac Shakur, Ice Cube and Lauryn Hill.

Mrs. Heather Nelson-Beverly opened her Entertainment Law Office in early 1998,. Her clients include a wide range of aspiring artists, gold and platinum recording artists including: Twice gold Rap group 'Do or Die', Rap-a-Lot Records/Virgin Platinum R&B group 'Public Announcement', RCA Record

Jay Warsinke , Ceo of INDIE POWER, a full service Marketing & Distribution company for indie artists, labels & filmmakers. Jay  has helped launch the HIP-HOP movement since the beginning. He has helped launch RUN-DMC, DR.DRE, ICE CUBE, 2LIVE CREW, EAZY-E,  ICE-T, SNOOP DOGG, 2PAC & many others. Help Larry Flynt launch the influential publications RIP MAGAZINE & RAPPAGE.

The Ambassador is a Christian hip-hop artist who has recorded both independently and as a founding member of The Cross Movement one of the most recognised Christian hip-hop groups in America. He is also one of the teaching pastors at Epiphany Fellowship, a church plant in North Philadelphia, PA.

The Legendary Traxster is a songwriter and a record producer. He is best known as the main producer of Twista,  & Do or Die. He has produced songs “Picture This featuring Twista, "Po Pimp" "Money Flow" and " Paperchase," but has worked with other artists like Mariah Carey, Mystikal, Tech N9ne, Cam'ron, E-40 and The Outlawz.

Roy Elkins is a music technology entrepreneur. Elkins is the Founder and CEO of Broadjam Inc., serving independent musicians and industry giants such as Warner/Chappell, The Academy of Country Music, AMD, Yamaha, Peavey, and others. Before founding Broadjam, Elkins was the Vice President of Sales & Marketing for Sonic Foundry.

Lee Hawkins Jr. is a Wall Street Journal staff reporter. .His television stories on CNBC have included interviews with best-selling author James Patterson, media moguls Russell Simmons and Bob Johnson. Mr. Hawkins is currently working on his first book, "America's New Black Overclass” A book made up of largest population black multimillionaires in the entertainment industry.

Congratulations to Winners AZ ONE of the Sonicbids  2008 Industry Meltdown Music Summit Performance contest

www.azonesing.com

Az One is composed of sisters: Ayanna whose name means “Beautiful Flower” and Niambi is “Melody.” It is no coincidence they were given these names at birth by their parents. When you hear Az One perform their voices come together to create a perfect melody. The harmony they create when singing delivers a unique sound, like no one else in the industry. Az One will captivate you with their presence, talent, gorgeous looks and down to earth personalities.

Rick Edwards currently serves as the Vice President of Makaveli Branded, Asada Clothing & Notorious BIG Clothing along with co-ownership of popular Latin influenced clothing line, Blanco Label.  Edwards is the CEO of D & R Management, The Studio Beatz production company; whose credits include production for hip-hop legends Ghostface Killa & De La Soul, Jadakiss, & Jon B among others.

Janie Jennings has spent the last eighteen years committed to development of the independent record label and artist.  Focusing on the administrative and logistical structure of a release, she has had the pleasure of working with hundreds of independent record labels across the country like; Sara Stokes of Da Band, Coldhard of Crucial Confilct, and Twista.

Darius Jones is Sr. Director of A&R. at Capitol Records. He has worked with artist Ice Cube, Busta Rhymes, TI, Mims, J.Holiday, Fabolous, Ne-Yo, Kanye West, Faith Evans, Houston, Ciara, Ludacris, Chingy, Snoop Dogg. As far as producers: Rodney Jerkins, Mannie Fresh, Jermaine Dupri, Mike City, Timbaland, Rich Harrison, Trak Starz, Bryan Cox, Scott Storch, Kanye West, Mr. Collipark, and so on.

Lenny S, His industry career began in the early 90’s doing street promotions for Bad Boy Records but now he’s Vice President of A&R Def Jam/ Roc-A-Fella (the house that Hov built) has helped shape the careers of  Jay-Z, Memphis Bleek, Kanye West and a list of new talent that help make up the Carter Administration at Roc-A-Fella .