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EJ Albowicz
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MaxaMusic Group & MaxaMedia Group
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Jayson "J-Didda" Butler
A&R/Promotions
Goodthyme Click/MaxaMusic Group
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Wonder Mike and Master Gee of the original Sugarhill Gang, MaxaMedia and The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum celebrate
The 30th Anniversary of Rapper's Delight
- "The Past, Present and Future of Hip-Hop Tribute Concert"
and Industry weekend , January 29th to 31st 2010 in Cleveland, Ohio.
New York, New York, October 28th, 2009- Wonder Mike and Master Gee of the original Sugarhill Gang, MaxaMedia and The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum celebrate the 30th Anniversary of "Rapper's Delight", the first single to bring Hip-Hop Music to the mainstream, with The 30th Anniversary of Rapper's Delight- "The Past, Present and Future of Hip Hop Tribute Concert" and Industry weekend, January 29th to January 31st 2010 in Cleveland, Ohio.
"Now what you hear is not a test--I'm rappin’ to the beat, and me, the groove, and my friends are gonna try to move your feet.." Taken from one of the most influential songs in the history of the music industry, "Rapper's Delight" was forever made iconic as the first true Hip-Hop release, forever changing the face of the music industry. Listed as #2 on VH1's "Greatest Hip-Hop Songs " and #248 on Rolling Stone's "500 Songs of All Time", 2009 - 2010 marks a memorable milestone as the single celebrates its 30th Anniversary with Wonder Mike and Master Gee, members of the original Sugarhill Gang.
In an effort to create an unforgettable experience for all who have been influenced by this song, Wonder Mike, Master Gee, MaxaMedia, and The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum have teamed up to present The 30th Anniversary of Rapper's Delight -"The Past, Present and Future of Hip-Hop Tribute Concert". Being held at The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum in Cleveland, Ohio in January, 2010, this event is sure to be one of epic proportions. The concert will include performances by Hip-Hop Icons, Current Industry Headliners, and Future Stars, and be hosted by Special Guests. Wonder Mike and Master Gee will be honored with a video tribute "What Rapper's Delight Meant to Me", in which celebrities, artists, and notable personalities give a tribute to the way in which "Rapper's Delight" affected their lives and careers. There will also be a heart-felt Tribute to Mr. Magic, an influential Hip-Hop DJ who recently passed. Current invited guests include Beastie Boys, Kid Rock, Will Smith, Grandmaster Flash, Drake, Young Money, Mele Mel, Kid Cudi, Bone Thugs N' Harmony, Busta Rhymes, Trey Songz, LL Cool J, Bob Sinclar and many more.
The concert will be the climaxing point of an industry weekend. The weekend kicks off on Friday with exclusive invite only cocktail party to meet and greet with Wonder Mike and Master Gee, and will be attended by artists, DJ's, industry executives, tastemakers and influential socialites. Guests of the event will be treated to special performances by Wonder Mike and Master Gee and other artists. Other notable events for the weekend include a Kid's Day and game lounge, an industry and unsigned panel discussion, an honorary brunch, and a concert afterparty. The event will kick off with a Press Party to be held at the New York Rock and Roll Annex in early December.
About Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum:
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, Inc. is the nonprofit organization that exists to educate visitors, fans and scholars from around the world about the history and continuing significance of rock and roll music. It carries out this mission through its operation of a world-class museum that collects, preserves, exhibits and interprets this art form and through its library and archives as well as its educational programs.
About MaxaMedia:
MaxaMedia Group, Inc. (“MaxaMedia”) is a vertically integrated, entertainment conglomerate that provides a full range of services to its artists, clients and customers throughout the world in each and every sector of the entertainment industry. The MaxaMedia family of companies are devoted to every area of the artist’s career and fans , while co-existing as a multi-media distribution record label (“MaxaMusic Group”), a music publishing company (“MaxaMusic Publishing Group”), a music, sports and talent management group (“NorthStar Management NYC”), a music production and artist development company (“GoodThyme Click”), a merchandising firm (“MaxaMerchandising Group”), an event promotion and touring (“MaxaMania”) and a film, television and video production company that specializes in music video, internet video, television series and motion pictures (“MaxaVision” and “MaxaMovie Group”). Each branch of MaxaMedia is headed by innovative and experienced industry specialists who strive to be the industry leaders by implementing cutting-edge strategies for each artist and delivering a superior product to fans and customers. The MaxaMedia artist group is diverse in nature, including world class, established and developing talent throughout music, film, television and sports. The end result is a machine that is redefining the rules of the entertainment industry and achieving successes with its artists in all aspects.
About Wonder Mike and Master Gee of the original Sugarhill Gang:Influenced by the Music Scene in New York City in 1979, Wonder Mike and Master Gee of the original Sugarhill Gang jumped over the metaphorical walls of the inner city and into the realm of the mainstream with the first worldwide rap hit, "Rapper's Delight" (1979). Although rap and Hip-Hop music had existed for quite a few years prior to the Sugarhill Gang's rise to fame, it had failed to move out of the areas heavily populated by black families in the 1960's and 1970's. Disputed by some, the Sugarhill Gang is still believed by many to be the first professional rap group because they brought this "new" style of music to the general public. They soon surprised the world with their hit, "Rapper's Delight", eventually selling over 8 million copies, helping to pave the way for future aspiring rappers while bringing a cultural practice into the mainstream to reach a wider audience. The sudden popularity of this new rap music led those in the media to speculate that this musical style would be only a passing fad. But as we can see today, rap and Hip-Hop continue to grow in popularity.
For Sponsorship and Media Inquiries, please contact DonnaMarie at 516-467-6473 or SpinPublicity@gmail.com
To be featured in the "What Rappers Delight Means to me" Video Tribute or inquire about performing at the event, please contact
Jayson "J-Didda" Butler at Goodthymeclick@gmail.com
For information pertaining to the actual event please contact Ej
For all other inquiries, please email RappersDelight30@gmail.com log on to www.maxamusic.com
