“I AM CONSCIOUS MUSIC" Artist Competition Winner Announced‏

Oct. 20, 2011 - PRLog -- Jah-I-Witness Emcee will open for headliners AZitiZ from the US and Dj Duce from South Africa at the tour’s initial stops in Johannesburg, Bloemfontein and Pretoria. Other invited performers are Senegal Hip Hop Band Wagëblë, Lupe Fiasco, Mos Def and KRS One.

A tour that some are saying is paramount in helping push forward conscious music in mainstream media, uniting a multitude of cultures with one thing in common, push , The Message" (http://preview.tinyurl.com/3kxazvt).

This initiative, presented by AZitiZ Entertainment and Headgear Media also aims to assist conscious hip hop artists, fans and brands to enter into the South African market with the hopes networking, sharing their love for the genre as well as learning the in and outs of the music business via the Global Hip Hop Industry Panel of Experts.

Contestants had the opportunity to showcase their skills at www.facebook.com/IAMConsciousMusicContest
by writing a blog and or uploading a video explaining why conscious music is important, specifically in hip hop; and how it made them feel to be part of a movement that is being called, “the voice of the voiceless.” Contestants also shared how they planned to contribute to the movement, highlighting ways their participation would positively impact hip hop fans across the world.

Fans cast more than 5,500 online votes during the course of the contest. Award winning publicist/radio personality Carla B. announced the winner October 16th on EOTM Radio (www.eotmradio.com).

Jah-I also received an ESAT promotional marketing package as well as airfare to South Africa, ground transportation and hotel accommodations. Competing alongside 13 other conscious music artists for a once in a lifetime opportunity to perform on one of the most highly anticipated conscious music tours since the inception of hip hop.

Jah is an extraordinary artist that has created a colorful sound that truly stands out from the grayness of the music industry.  With the mic as his brush and beats as his canvas, Jah-I dips into his life experiences, emotions, and soul to paint sonic masterpieces.

To find out more this artist please visit:
http://simplylaced.com/blog/

ESAT is elated to have the opportunity to work with Jah-I-Witness Emcee for such a powerful cause…with the hopes of changing lives and hip hop globally.

More news on the Explore South Africa Tour – a Conscious Music Movement

Senegal’s Hip Hop Band Wagëblë joins Explore South Africa Tour
http://eotmblog.com/2011/10/senegals-hip-hop-band-wageble...

Conscious Music Artist Compete For Explore South Africa Tour
http://thehypemagazine.blogspot.com/2011/10/conscious-mus...

AZitiZ chats with RudeBWOY Sound SYSTEM about The Explore South Africa Tour
http://www.rudebwoysoundsystem.com/RudeBWOY/AZitiZ.html

US & South Africa Hip Hop Fans Unite
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/8366817/the_us_south_african_hip_hop_fans_unite.html?cat=33


Hip Hop News in South Africa
http://www.hiphopsouthafrica.com/news.htm

AZitiZ – Explore South Africa Tour - www.wix.com/eotmmedia/azitiz/africa-tour

For more information on the Explore South Africa – Conscious Music Movement Tour or for Sponsorship information contact:

Carla Barnes @ EOTM Public Relations – 213-290-3573 – E-mail: pr@eotmradio.com – www.eotmmediagroup.com

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