GLO (Guest List Only): The CORE DJ’s Retreat X in Atlanta, GA

It has to be known that there are only a few standing notable DJ organizations still standing somewhere scattered throughout the industry. With the most influencial, the most recognizable, and without doubt the LARGEST DJ organization IN THE WORLD back in Atlanta for a second coming, this weekend is sure to be the “IT” spot to be this weekend.

The roster is CRAZY stupid this time around with appearances and participation from all the hottest labels (Bad Boy, Def Jam, Atlantic, Konvict Music, CTE, etc…) and artists such as Nicki Minaj (wooo hooo!), Cassie, Grand Hustle, French Montana, Kinfolk Kia Shine, etc. Below you will find the itinerary and please stay posted throughout the weekend as I post live video footage and photos on what’s going on.

ALSO, for all my ATL TWEEPS, we are going to be live in Luckie Lounge tomorrow at 9:00p for the KnightCap ATL Tweetup! There is so much going on (BeBe Spring Preview, BMI Showcase w/ Nas & Songz) but we are going tp slip through for a moment to build & connect with our followers/following.

• FRIDAY – 4/24

10am–7pm:  Registration/Gifting/Media

The W Hotel Downtown Atlanta
45 Ivan Allen Jr Blvd
Atlanta, GA/4th Floor Studio 6

1pm-5pm: The Core DJs Welcome Suite

The W Hotel Downtown Atlanta
45 Ivan Allen Jr Blvd
Atlanta, GA / 2nd Floor Drink Shop

3pm-6pm: KMG Music Group & Sole Shoes presents “Checkin’ My Fresh DJ Battle” Hosted by Kia Shine & DJ Ike G Da

Sole
123 Luckie Street
Atlanta, GA

Sneaker giveaway to the winner of the DJ battle

7pm-9pm: Def Jam Listening Suite

The W Hotel Downtown Atlanta
45 Ivan Allen Jr Blvd
Atlanta, GA / 4th Floor Ballroom

Featuring Playaz Circle, Ace Hood, Willy Northpole, F.L.Y., Lil Ru & Unlady Like

10pm-2am: Konvict Muzik presents Akon’s Birthday Celebration

Club E.S.S.O.
1599 Memorial Drive
Atlanta, GA

Featuring The Konvict Muzik family: Akon, Bu, O, French Montana, Prynce, Vito, Jay Money, Colby O’Donis, Kardinal Official, Billy Blue, Rock City, Red Cafe, & Gypsy Stokes.

**2am – 5am: DTP Breakfast & Bowling

Red Carpet Lanes
4500 Satellite Blvd Suite 1240A
Duluth, GA

Featuring Lil Scrappy, Willy Northpole, Playaz Circle, Rudy Currence, BXC and TK & Cash.

•SATURDAY – 4/25

10am – 7pm: Registration/Gifting/Media

The W Hotel Downtown Atlanta
45 Ivan Allen Jr Blvd
Atlanta, GA/4th Floor Studio 6

11am – 1pm: Wendy Day and Kim Ellis present The “In The Know” Panel

“The Business of Being a DJ and Making Money Doing What You Love”

Panelists include:
•Jeff Dixon, Co-CEO, DTP Records/Ebony Son Management

•DJ Bigga Rankin, RNR Mixed CDs

•TJ Chapman, CEO, TJsDJs/Co-Manager, B.O.B.

•Wendy Day, Founder, Rap Coalition/CEO, PowerMoves (indie label consultant)

•Steve Moore, Accountant, MDA Professional Group

•Paul Anthony, Full Force, songwriter and producer

•Bow Legged Lou, Full Force, songwriter and producer

The W Hotel Downtown Atlanta
45 Ivan Allen Jr Blvd
Atlanta, GA / 4th Floor Ballroom

2pm – 4pm: Bad Boy Records and Ciroc Lounge

Justin’s Restaurant
2200 Peachtree Rd NW
Atlanta, GA

Featuring Cassie

4:30pm – 5pm: Press Conference: Guy/Blackstreet Reunion

The W Hotel Downtown Atlanta
45 Ivan Allen Jr Blvd
Atlanta, GA / 4th Floor Ballroom

Featuring Teddy Riley, Guy, Blackstreet, & Big Bub

5pm – 7pm: The New Artist Showcase Presented by Dirty Game Ent.

The W Hotel Downtown Atlanta
45 Ivan Allen Jr Blvd
Atlanta, GA / 4th Floor Ballroom

Performances by: Thugged Out, Nappyville, Iz Tha 7up, Yung Legend, Young JR, Stackin’ Cheeze Records, Ray Nitti, Filthy Rich, Fonz, RIP, Yung Ro, Smash, Likeblood, Khao, Full Clip, Fat Boy, and more TBA

7pm – 9pm: DigiWaxx Listening Suite Pool Party f/ The Core Models

The W Hotel Downtown Atlanta
45 Ivan Allen Jr Blvd
Atlanta, GA / 16th Floor Pool

Featuring Mims and T-Boz of TLC

10pm-2am: The Core DJs & Furious Ent present the Welcome To ATL Party with Fontana Distribution/E1 Ent. (formally Koch Records)/Othaz Records

Studio 72
3965 Lawrenceville Hwy
Tucker, GA.

Featuring Project Pat, Killer Mike, Dorrough, P Wonda, Nikki Manaj’, VIC, more TBA

2am-5am: The After Party presented by Capitol Records

Pin Ups Gentelmen’s Club
2788 E Ponce De Leon Ave
Decatur, GA

Featuring Twista

•SUNDAY – 4/26

10am–7pm: Registration/Gifting/Media

The W Hotel Downtown Atlanta
45 Ivan Allen Jr Blvd
Atlanta, GA / Studio 6

10am-12pm: Big Break Listening Suite Brunch presented by Star Quality Entourage hosted by Teddy T (A Tribute to DJ Big Will)

The W Hotel Downtown Atlanta
45 Ivan Allen Jr Blvd
Atlanta, GA / 4th Floor Ballroom

1:00pm-4:00pm: CTE presents The BBQ / DJs vs Label Basketball & Softball Games

Central Park
400 Merritts Ave

Atlanta, GA

Featuring Boo Rossini, Roccett, J W, Blood Raw, 211, B.A.M.A., & Ray Rizzy

6pm-10pm: The Core DJs present The JMJ Award Presentation IX and Dinner

Club Dreamz
3595 Clairmont Rd.
Atlanta, GA

Hosted By Greg Street, Full Force, & Free (formally of 106 & Park)

Featuring Teddy Riley, Guy, Blackstreet, Big Bub, Syleena Johnson, & LEP Bogus Boys

11pm-2am: Atlantic Records and Grand Hustle present The Core DJ Retreat Finale

Club Crucial
2517 Donald Lee Hallowell Pkwy
Atlanta, GA

Featuring Young Dro, Big Kuntry King, Young LA, 8 Ball & MJG, Alfamega, B.O.B, Lil’ Duval, Maino, Mullage, Rich Kids, & Rico

Music by DJ Drama and MLK

2am-5am: The Penthouse After Party presented by Slip–n-Slide Records & 581 Entertainment

Private Location

Hosted by Jagged Edge, Jarvis & MORE!!

**Monday – 4/27

The Post Retreat Events

3pm–6m: The Core DJs Thank YOU Luncheon

Location TBA
Hosted by Tony Neal and The Core Staff

10pm-2am: Furious Entertainment presents The Post Party

Tongue and Groove
2420 Piedmont Rd NE
Atlanta, GA

Featuring Marques Houston

2am-5am: The After Party presented by Konvict Muzik

Club Onyx

Featuring The Konvict Muzik Family: Akon, Bu, O, T. Neal, French Montana, Prynce, Vito, Jay Money, Billy Blue, Kardinal Official, Rock City, Red Cafe, & Gypsy Stokes

So I ask, where will I see you this weekend?