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 61pm-5pm: The Core DJs Welcome Suite
The W Hotel Downtown Atlanta
45 Ivan Allen Jr Blvd
Atlanta, GA / 2nd Floor Drink Shop3pm-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, GASneaker 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 BallroomFeaturing 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, GAFeaturing 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, GAFeaturing 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 611am – 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 Ballroom2pm – 4pm: Bad Boy Records and Ciroc Lounge
Justin’s Restaurant
2200 Peachtree Rd NW
Atlanta, GAFeaturing Cassie
4:30pm – 5pm: Press Conference: Guy/Blackstreet Reunion
The W Hotel Downtown Atlanta
45 Ivan Allen Jr Blvd
Atlanta, GA / 4th Floor BallroomFeaturing 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 BallroomPerformances 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 PoolFeaturing 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, GAFeaturing Twista
•SUNDAY – 4/26
10am–7pm: Registration/Gifting/Media
The W Hotel Downtown Atlanta
45 Ivan Allen Jr Blvd
Atlanta, GA / Studio 610am-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 Ballroom1:00pm-4:00pm: CTE presents The BBQ / DJs vs Label Basketball & Softball Games
Central Park
400 Merritts AveAtlanta, 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, GAHosted 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, GAFeaturing 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 Staff10pm-2am: Furious Entertainment presents The Post Party
Tongue and Groove
2420 Piedmont Rd NE
Atlanta, GAFeaturing 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?
Let me know wats going on