THE D'S TOP PRODUCERS BATTLE FOR RESPECT AND RED BULL'S BIG
TUNE
Battle-ready
producers, beatsmiths, and sound-architects from the Detroit
area who have original music, talent and desire to take
their passion to the next level will compete for the Red
Bull Big Tune title.
Special guest performance by rapper Guilty Simpson (Stones
Throw) who is said to be the late great producer J Dilla’s
favorite emcee. Producer Mr. Porter, aka Kon Artis of D 12
fame, will also hit the Red Bull Big Tune stage
A beatsmith battle royale in the Motor City will be bouncing
to fresh beats when the premiere music producer battle,
known as Red Bull Big Tune, hits Detroit this month. Detroit
marks the fourth stop in a series of eight regional beat
competitions designed to find the most talented U.S.
producer with the next big tune. Twelve beatsmiths will be
called to battle at each regional qualifier. Other regional
battles will be hosted in Philadelphia, Houston, Chicago,
Seattle, Washington D.C., and Los Angeles. The top 2
producers from each city will square off in December 2008,
at the Red Bull Big Tune National Championships in New York
City.
The winner of the finals receives custom studio equipment
and an opportunity to collaborate with a recording artist of
his/her choice in the prestigious Red Bull Studios/ Santa
Monica. Last year’s Red Bull Big Tune winner opted to work
with Young Buck. Other artists available for collaboration
were Redman and Talib Kweli.
Red Bull Big Tune is open to emerging and
established music producers regardless of genre.
Interested producers can
apply online at
www.redbullbigtune.com. Check website for deadlines,
updates and videos from last year.
WHEN: Thursday, July 31, 2008 Doors at 9:00 PM Event at
10:00 PM at The Majestic Theater 4120 Woodward Ave Detroit,
MI 48201
In 2004, Big Tune began as the brainchild of
DJ/producer/emcee—Vitamin D and Hip Hop visionary/event
producer –Jonathan Moore, with the purpose of bringing
emerging and established talent to the forefront. After
three years of hosting thriving local battles in Seattle,
they forged a creative partnership with Red Bull and the
event evolved beyond a beat battle into a dynamic national
producer program.
The Red Bull Big Tune team will be conducting a musical
education outreach program to educate future beat makers on
the business and creation of music. Location and more
information will be announced soon.
Battle-ready
producers, beatsmiths, and sound-architects from the Detroit
area who have original music, talent and desire to take
their passion to the next level will compete for the Red
Bull Big Tune title. 
