LAMN Jam Music Contest
Winners Announced
The Los Angeles Music Network (www.lamn.com) is pleased to announce the Winners of its LAMN Jam Music Contest 2011:
- Urban: Andre Delano
- Rock: The Mowgli’s
Andre Delano, the man on a mission to bring back the saxophone, wins our LAMN Jam Urban contest, beating Malik the Freq and Major Myjah to the $30,000 artist development prize. Andre blew away the judges with his soulful sax for the second week in a row.
Talent judge comments about Andre Delano:
- “My first comment would be ‘encore!’” RBC Records Partner Brian Shafton
- “You rocked it like you were opening for Prince,” said Violet Brown, Regime Management
- “I’ll put you up there with Jimmy Cliff on that song, it was awesome!” Strange Music West A&R VP Dave Weiner
The Mowgli’s gave a lively performance that impressed our tough judges. After claiming the top spot in the first round, they came up against two strong acts – Soulswitch and Jenna Bryson. In the end the margin of victory was a mere 3 points, meaning the Mowgli’s just held on. They can now look forward to an exciting future, after securing almost $30,000 in prizes and a huge artist development package.
Talent judge comments about The Mowgli’s:
- “There’s no two ways about it, you guys are fun!” said Stan Freese, Walt Disney Talent Casting & Booking Director who has hired 100,000+ artists at Disney properties worldwide.
- Derek Schaefer, Tour Marketing Director of AEG Live (and producer of Coachella) said, “I could see you guys playing at Coachella.”
- “You guys are well on your way” said longtime senior A&R exec Brian Malouf.
WHAT HAVE THE WINNERS WON?
The 2011 Prize Package is a tool kit of goods ranging from exposure opportunities to software to a variety of services, valued at almost $30,000, including:
EXPOSURE OPPORTUNITIES
First-look consideration for winning artists for several music talent-based television projects and reality shows in development now, first-look record deal from Planet LA Records, first-look recording and digital distribution deal by premier rap/urban label RBC Records to winning URBAN artist.
GEAR, SOFTWARE & SERVICES:
Bias Inc. Software. Bias (Peak Studio XT), SERVICES: Music Business Registry (industry directories for music attroenys, A&R execs and more), Discmakers 1000 CDs in digi-packs, CDBaby (digital distribution), Angel Diva Music (artist development consultation), Guitar Center Studios (rehearsal time), Universal Mastering Studios (full EP mastering session), Media Local Studios (music production and online promotion), New Financial Group (book-keeping and tax preparation), Send2Press (press release service), Justin Winokur Photography (professional photo shoot), Howard Rosen Promotion (6-week campaign), According To What Video Production (1 music video), Propellerhead Software will award copies of each of their three award-winning music-creation software suites: Reason, Record, and Recycle, a $900 value.
Thanks To Our Media Sponsor Music Connection Magazine And To The Following Industry Experts Who Judged Talent:
Executives and tastemakers who judged talent included
- Antony Bland, American Recordings A&R (Avett Brothers, System of A Down, Slayer, ZZ Top, Kevin Devine, The Rocketboys)
- Brian Malouf, A&R (formerly RCA, Columbia and Walt Disney Records)
- Brian Shafton, Partner, RBC Records (TECH N9NE, DJ Quik, NWA, Snoop Dogg)
- Darren Rose, Assistant Music Director / Morning Show Host, 98.7-FM
- Dave Weiner, Strange Music West A&R VP (TECH N9NE, NWA, Ice T, Snoop Dogg, Rawkus, Dr. Dre, Geto Boys, Rapalot, Scarface)
- Derek Schaefer, Tour Marketing Director, AEG Live
- Erin Dawson, Interscope Records (Lady Gaga, U2, La Roux, Far East Movement, Ellie Goulding, Eminem)
- Felicia “The Poetess” Morris, President, Poetess Media, Radio Personality, Producer, Journalist
- Jan Linder Koda, Producer / Artist Development Expert, Angel Diva Music
- Jesse Flores, VP of Label Acquisition and Development, EMI Label Services
- Joe Solo, Joe Solo Productions (Macy Gray, Fergie)
- Max Luces-Tucker, Music Supervisor, Bunim-Murray Productions
- Rayna Apploff, Casting Director for music talent-based TV projects and reality shows
- Robert Walls, Managing Director, Four Jays and Red Queen Music
- Sean Beavan, Producer (NIN, Marilyn Manson, No Doubt, System of a Down, Thrice, 8mm)
- Soren Baker, Producer, author, former executive editor The Source Magazine
- Stan Freese, Walt Disney Talent Casting & Booking Director (has hired 100,000+ artists at Disney properties worldwide)
- Tom Zutaut, Stereo Pristine Records A&R (formerly Geffen/Elektra, GnR, Metallica, Tesla, Enya)
- Violet Brown, Artist Manager, Regime Entertainment (NWA, Dr. Dre, recipient of SOURCE POWER 30 award for 5 consecutive years)
These experts are hand-picked because they can do something meaningful for an artist’s career if they like what they hear. At past LAMN Jams, performers have been signed on the spot (Aunt Kizzy’z Boyz was offered a deal by RBC Records), had their music placed in network television (introduced by talent judge Jan Linder Koda to Fox Sports Executive Producer, artist Krash Karma placed a track with the program), and gotten production deals (like Jody Whitesides).
2008 LAMN JAM WINNERS
Urban LAMN Jam winner Aunt Kizzy’z Boyz were offered a deal by RBC Records after performing just 2 songs, were introduced to Taj Mahal to open for his band and were featured in Music Connection’s “Top 20 Favorite Signings of 2008.” Rock LAMN Jam winner Starving For Gravity played on top L.A. rock station 98.7-FM’s Ozolocal Lounge, signed songs to Red Queen Music for exploitation in film and TV and headlined shows in Las Vegas and S. California.
2007 LAMN JAM WINNER REACHES EUROPE
Aloe Blacc won the 2007 LAMN Jam by a landslide, helping to more than quadruple youth attendance at the LA Public Library which hosted this summer series. You’ve probably heard his hit “I Need A Dollar” – theme song for the HBO series How To Make It In America – which broke the Top Ten in Europe.
2006 LAMN JAM WINNER HITS BIG TIME
After winning the 2006 LAMN Jam, Tim Fagan was invited to tour with the Goo Goo Dolls and won the John Mayer Songwriting Contest, co-writing with the multi-platinum songwriter and recording artist. He was invited to tour with Billboard Top 20 artist Colbie Caillat. With Caillat he co-wrote the Jason Mraz duet “Lucky,” a 2010 Grammy Winner. Fagan is now a staff writer for Sony ATV Music Publishing.
ABOUT LAMN
Now in its 22nd year, the Los Angeles Music Network (LAMN) promotes education, career advancement and good will among recording artists. LAMN Jams give talented artists a platform to perform their original material for music industry experts. These contests foster artistry and talent development enable professional introductions and deals that advance artist careers. LAMN is a sister organization of the National Association of Record Industry Professionals (NARIP) which caters to record executives.
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