THE LA TRIP: Students (the emcee/journalist, the dancer, and the filmmaker) will document their experience traveling to Los Angeles, CA to attend the GRAMMY Foundation’s 13th Annual Music Preservation Project “Word Revolution, a Celebration of the Evolution of Hip Hop,” with Musical Director… none other than Philadelphia’s own Adam Blackstone. They will conduct interviews and begin research for the Philadelphia Hip-Hop Legacy Project.

THE PROJECT: Youth from various organizations across the city of Philadelphia will document the legacy of Philadelphia Hip-Hop; contributions of Philadelphia musicians, DJs, recording artists, and executives; and their influence on Hip-Hop globally.

BACKGROUND INFO: Philadelphia is known for good music. According to Wikipedia, “Innovations in classical music, opera, R&B, Jazz, and soul have earned the music of Philadelphia national and international renown.” Musicians, DJs, Singers, Rappers, and Executives abound in the city. If it isn’t enough that bands for all of the top artists on tour in the past few years have included musicians from the city, this year Philadelphia can also claim over 10 nominations in multiple major categories at the 53rd GRAMMY Awards. The legacy continues and Jr. Music Executive wants to make sure young aspiring artists and executives know the rich tradition and musical history of Philadelphia and it’s influence on Hip-Hop as they create their own path to success.

JOIN THE PROJECT: Do you work with youth? Do you have a background in media literacy or youth engagement? Do you have an extensive knowledge of Philadelphia music history? We are looking for students, artists, historians, and others to add to the project.

HOW YOU CAN HELP: Donate rewards points for hotels or frequent flier miles for airline tickets. Purchase event tickets for students. Provide gift cards for food establishments that can be used in Los Angeles. Make a monetary donation. Click the button below to make a $10 donation or $10,00 donation (and anything in between) because every dollar helps. $6,000 is needed to cover expenses for the LA trip. All assistance is greatly appreciated.

FOLLOW US: Photos and student insight will be posted each day of the LA Trip.

Imhotep ranked #28 nationally and defending Philly Public League champion Boys and Girls ranked #18 nationally and defending NYC Public League champion
Neumann Goretti defending Philly Catholic League champion
Christ the King ranked #6 and defending NYC Catholic champion

There are also performances by Shamira (singing the National Anthem), Diggy Simmons, and Young Money’s Tyga.

Jr. Music Exec had a limited number of tickets for sale to raise money for their Spring internship program and airline tickets for students to attend pre-GRAMMY events in Los Angeles, CA this February. Thank you to everyone that supported the fundraiser. Additional donations will be accepted throughout the month of January.

Stay tuned… 2011 will be filled with opportunities to perform, learn about the music business, and meet industry executives; but tomorrow is nothing but fun.

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