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Princeton to Perform at 3rd Annual Hip Hop For Change

Princeton will be representing YMR at this dynamic upcoming event!

THIRD ANNUAL HIP HOP FOR CHANGE
The Fight for Hip Hop in the Obama Era
April 17, 2010
9:00am - 5:00pm
Mills College
Rothwell Student Union and Lorry I. Lokey Graduate School of Business


REGISTER NOW! (Spots filling up fast!)

This free day-long conference will chronicle the journey of hip hop, diving into the questions of ownership, identity, and our role in shaping it's future direction. The day also includes interactive workshops focusing on 4 elements, opportunities to organize, explorations of questions such as how can Hip Hop be a tool for mobilizing community, used as an alternative to violence, free lunch, and a closing cypher (sign up if you want to participate in registration).

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YMR Partnered with BUMP Records for Artist Showcase

Youth Movement Records (YMR) and the Bay Unity Music Project (BUMP Records) collectively presented an intimate showcase for a select group of our premier young artists Saturday, April 10th at the Black Box Theater within the Fox. The youth rehearsed and prepared 15-minute sets to present to a private audience that consisted of members of League 510, Do D.A.T., Claytoven Richardson, Robert Collins, RyanNicole, and Rashidi Omari amongst others.

A few moments captured from the event:

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Youth Service For Change's Dance For the Future

Youth Movement Records' artists Princeton and Greater Than One will be performing at Youth Service For Change's Dance for the Future event, this Saturday, April 10th in San Francisco.

Dance For The Future will be a night full of live music and dancing open to teens across the San Francisco Bay Area. There will be non-profits focusing on a wide range of issues at Dance For The Future to talk with teens about ways of getting involved and opportunities with in the community.

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UPDATE: VERT & the Pepsi Refresh Project

The Pepsi Refresh Project has officially come to an end for Youth Movement Records (YMR) and Hood Games’ idea, VERT. Unfortunately, after 2 rounds of participation, we were not able to make it to the Top 10 of our category to win the $25,000 grant from Pepsi for our idea. We’d like to thank all those that supported us during the contest by voting or allowing us to vote on your behalf. It was your support and dedication that kept us in the running. But just because it didn't work out this time around, doesn’t mean VERT still won’t happen! It just means that we’ll have to find another way to raise the money to make it happen.

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Spring Season Program Details!

MONDAYS

• LEADERSHIP COLLECTIVE MEETINGS
  @ 5PM, ROOM 302
  Learn about the entertainment business through work on exciting projects and events. Share your ideas to guide the future of YMR.
• COMPANY MEETINGS
  @5PM, Dates TBA
  Come meet professionals in the industry during scheduled guest presentations. Find out about performance, travel, and event opportunities.
• VIDEO PRODUCTION
  @ 5:30PM, ROOM 257
  Get paid to learn how to shoot & edit video.

TUESDAYS

• MUSIC PRODUCTION
  @ 5PM, ROOM 257
  Learn Reason, Music Theory, Mixing & Mastering.
• DJ CREW
  @ 5PM, ROOM 306
  Get on the 1's and 2's of the Dubplate Transformers (DPT) Crew! Become a part of the crew, get booked & get paid to gig!

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YMR Announces A Change In Leadership

Youth Movement Records Names a New Executive Director

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Jammin' In Tha Concrete Jungle

Jammin' in the Concrete Jungle!

YMR & Tha Hood Games are teaming up to bring you ultimate back to school jam.

Where: The Fox Lot (18th Street & San Pablo),

When: August 22nd, 11AM - 4PM

There will be skateboarding, live music performances, art-making, DJs spinning reggae, funk, hip hop & soul music all day, free giveaways (skate decks, LRG, Marley Coffee), food, dancing, and good times all around.

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Help us put "Global Lingo" on the charts!

Help YMR Artists Chart On iTunes!

YMR All-Stars Coco Peila and Erica Nalani are both featured on a new album that was released internationally this week called Global Lingo.

The album produced by Project Ahimsa features YMR artists,  Michael Franti, Funkadesi, J Boogie and Rocky Dawuni who was recently featured on the album 'Playing for Change' with U2's Bono.

All of the proceeds from the album go directly back into music education programs including grants to Youth Movement Records. Our hope is that we can get the album in to the Top World Music Albums chart on iTunes, a major feat for a grassroots effort. Your help make it happen!

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YMR Benefit Concert featuring Wendy Darling

YMR and Hands On Disaster Response proudly present:

Wendy Darling
The Pinstripe Rebellion
The Refunds &
Loudmouth Yank

Friday, August 14, 2009
19th Street Theater
530 19th Street
Doors at 7pm
Tickets are only $10
All proceeds benefit Hands On Disaster Response

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YMR Summer Season 2009!

Announcing YMR's Summer Season

YMR is also thrilled to be able to offer15-20 paid summer jobs as part of the Mayor's Youth Summer Employment Program in collaboration with our partners at the Peralta Colleges Foundation. These slots are sure to go by the end of the week, so if you're looking for a job this summer sign up now to ensure your spot.

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