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New York – Music industry icons will head to New York City on September 20 to kick off the third edition of the Latin Rap Conference (LRC). Over 100 Latino artists, more than 30 premier record labels, over 60 radio stations, ASCAP and BMI, top marketing companies, DJs and Latino innovators are confirmed to participate in this year's event.
"We are thrilled that the LRC has attracted incredible talent and industry visionaries. Their candid insight will be invaluable to conference attendees," said Jess Peres also known as Shysti, Chairman of the LRC. "This is the first time that all segments of the Latin Rap community are being brought together with major label and radio executives to talk about the future."
Exclusive presentations will position the LRC as the premier forum to learn about the Latino rap, hip hop and Reggaeton movement. Four panel discussions, a music showcase for top up-and-coming Latino artists, and the industry's first Latino Youth Town Hall meeting where top artists and executives face off with the elusive bilingual teen consumer.
Confirmed participants include Univision Radio, Clear Channel Radio, New York's Hot 97, Los Angeles' Power 106 Pocos Pero Locos, Mun2, Billboard, ASCAP, BMI, Warner Music Group, Wu Tang Latino, Sony BMG, Universal Music Group, UBO, Fuego Magazine, EMI Latin, Sirius Radio, Machete Records, and Mediabase.
The conference will be hosted by talented poet, recording artist, actress and comedian, La Bruja. Through its attendees, the Latin Rap Conference reaches over 20 million Latinos nationwide with radio, street promotions, concerts, clubs and the internet.
For more information and a full listing of the conference agenda and workshops visit www.latinrapconference.com
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