I attended the "Hello World" Launch in Atlanta tonight with Aaron Reid, James Smith, and Jason Johnson of Y.E.E.C. (Youth Entrepreneur Empowerment Coalition) at The Loft on West Peachtree. The house was packed with who's who in the Atlanta music scene, L.A. Reid, Pebbles (aka Sister Perri), Dallas Austin, Chaka Zulu from DTP, the composer- Shakespeare plus a blast of performances by Big Sean, Kanye West's new protege, Overdoz, a group managed by Aaron Reid out of Los Angeles, Ray Lavender, Rich Hil, and Def Jam recording artist, Unique, among others. To say the least, it was inspiring to see so many youth who have gotten signed and came back to help others, and new talent waiting to be discovered there ready, willing, and hungry to make it happen. Here are just a few videos and pictures I took of the event. Don't worry if you aren't in the Atlanta area, this show is going on a 4 more cities to visit in their 5 city tour (NYC, DC, LA, and Chicago). If you'd like a full report of what the scene was like check me out on the Creative Loafing blog next week!
"Special thanks to Daniel Dickey & Nicole Garner of The Garner Circle PR"
Girl, this looks hella fun! I'm glad you got to go and take pictures! I've been a fan of Aaron Reid since he was on My Super Sweet 16!!! LMAO- Where does he go to school now? In Atlanta?
ReplyDeletei met that kid Unique at one of EPP's events at HU last semester- he's a cool guy and this event seems like it was the bizness. are u going 2 post the link to ur creative loafing write up?
ReplyDeletekeep the videos coming!
ReplyDeleteI was there, had fun and made some great contacts for future networking. It was so good seeing young men (and women) doing something positive in the ATL!!!
ReplyDeleteGet it;) Cute pics
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