2008 International Soul Music Summit Returns for a 3rd Year with Mission to ConnectMusical Worlds While Making a Global Impact Atlanta, GA – ( The International Soul Music Summit (ISMS) returns to Atlanta, Georgia, September 12th – 13th, 2008 with a new theme, more artists, networking and nightlife activities.
With the theme: State of Emergency Part II: Is Soul Music Dead? The International Soul Music Summit is ready to make a global impact. The largest music conference in the world dedicated to the soul genre; the International Soul Music Summit provides mainstream, emerging and independent soul artists, retailers, consumers and executives with information, networking opportunities, and technology on how to build noteworthy careers while continuing to make passionate, timeless music. Terry Bello, Executive Producer/Creator of The International Soul Music Summit and Billboard’s 2006 Music Director of the Year, says this year’s summit will be the event of the soul music world. The first and second conferences, attracted attendees from across the US and as far away as London and Germany. By calling attention to the importance of networking and education to fulfill the soul scene’s needs, we have invited people from other music scenes to honest, open and frank conversations about music. We have opened the door for artists to speak directly to the decision makers who are placing music, generating spins and we have provided the opportunity to gain the knowledge and contacts to augment their careers. Bello, a longtime radio personality and the voice of soul radio says, "My goal is to educate people about this music and do everything possible to get this scene and the music to the next level. Like Jazz and hip-hop before us, this music is poised to be the next big thing. Components of the 2008 International Soul Music Summit, September 12th – 13th, include: • Panels (artists, retail, radio, management, performance, consumers etc.) • Live Performances & Concerts/Acoustic Jam Sessions • Themed Networking Sessions/ISMS Network • Unsigned Artists Showcase Hotel and registration specials are now available for a limited time online @ www. soulsummitonline. com. Sponsors on board at press time include Heineken, BETJ, Rolling Out and The Music Choice.About ISMS: Birthed in 2006 by “the voice of soul” and Billboard’s 2006 Music Director of the Year, Terry Bello, The International Soul Music Summit is the largest music conference in the world dedicated to the soul music genre. The inaugural conference created in 6 weeks brought over 500 attendees from as far as London, England. Among the artists who have supported this event are Trina Broussard, Rashaan Patterson, Peven Everett, Jaguar Wright, Heston, Eric Roberson, Martin Luther, Maysa (formerly of Incognito), Ann Nesby, Conya Doss, Joi, Algebra, Frank McComb, Lina, Davina, St. Juste, N’Dambi, Yazarah, Donnie, Melissa Young, Anthony David, Peter Hadar, Carmen Rodgers, Middle Child, Russell Taylor, Jon Bibbs, Carol Riddick, Salakida, Allison Crockett, Kelly Love Jones, Jaguar Wright, Kay-Ree, Sy Smith, Big Brooklyn Red, Marlon Saunders, Vinx, April Hill and Grammy Award Winner Gordon Chambers. The International Soul Music Summit prides itself on being the internationally known summit that provides informative and relevant panels along with networking & technology sessions on the future of soul music. The 2008 International Soul Music Summit will take place in Atlanta, GA, September 12th – 13th, 2008. For more information on The 2008 International Soul Music Summit, hotel accommodations, performance and panel schedules, visit www. soulsummitonline. com or call the ISMS Hotline @ 917.804.4926. For media inquires or interview requests contact PR COMPANY @ Phone Number or email address. 2008 International Soul Music Summit Fact Sheet Dates: September 12th – 13th, 2008 Creator/Executive Producer: Terry Bello Location: Atlanta, GA The International Soul Music Summit September 12th & 13th 2008 in Atlanta, GA.RENAISSANCE ATLANTA HOTEL DOWNTOWN Hotel info http://www. marriott. com/hotels/travel/atlbr-renaissance-atlanta-hotel-downtown/?groupCode=imsimsa&app=resvlinkFor more information on The 2008 International Soul Music Summit, hotel accommodations, performance and panel schedules, visit www. soulsummitonline. com or email us at soulmusicsummit@gmail.com
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Anthony David Album Release in Atlanta was a HIT!
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If you weren't at the Anthony David album release party in Atlanta, you missed a hell of a show!
I was so delighted to be the Mistress of Ceremony and introduce some of the BEST talent in ATL. Anthony opened up the stage and allowed songstress Chimere, Dain Harris, Rahbi, Brandon Thomas and Algebra to partake in the celebration. I don't know if was the energy in the room or the high of celebrating Anthony's milestone in his career but every artist tore it up on stage. DJ Salah Ananse kept the energy moving on the 1s and 2s. I felt like a proud momma watching the crowd jump on their feet and scream for Anthony. I was elated that it was a packed house. Very encouraging and let's me know that people still love good music! Jodine Dorce
If you weren't at the Anthony David album release party in Atlanta, you missed a hell of a show!
I was so delighted to be the Mistress of Ceremony and introduce some of the BEST talent in ATL. Anthony opened up the stage and allowed songstress Chimere, Dain Harris, Rahbi, Brandon Thomas and Algebra to partake in the celebration. I don't know if was the energy in the room or the high of celebrating Anthony's milestone in his career but every artist tore it up on stage. DJ Salah Ananse kept the energy moving on the 1s and 2s. I felt like a proud momma watching the crowd jump on their feet and scream for Anthony. I was elated that it was a packed house. Very encouraging and let's me know that people still love good music! Jodine Dorce
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The following review appears courtesy of Chris Rizik from Soultracks.com
There is a bit of "if a tree falls in the forest..." sense to the release of Acey Duecy, Anthony David's major label debut. Like the 2008 Grammy nomination of Ledisi as Best New Artist -- even though she had previously released two internationally acclaimed discs earlier in the decade -- the celebration of this "new" artist belies an underlying belief in certain circles that if Clear Channel didn't play it, it didn't exist. So Universal will be pushing Acey Duecy, a compilation of eleven songs from David's two Brash Records releases, Three Chords & the Truth and Red Clay Chronicles, as the debut of an exciting new Southern Soul singer who is India.Arie's buddy. This despite the fact that David sold thousands of copies of his first two discs and that "Words, " the duet with Aries that serves as the album's first single, won the SoulTracks Readers' Choice Award for "Song of the Year" back in 2007.
Now all that being said, it must be admitted that Acey Duecy is simply phenomenal. David's two Brash albums were both solid and enjoyable, but there is little doubt that Acey has captured the best moments and has put them together into a package that will blow away the uninitiated. Even two years after first hearing them, it is tough not to be wowed by the opening five cuts, all taken from Red Clay. David's ease with acoustic soul and Southern blues is palpable and his songwriting, which developed from album to album, is top notch. Any one of these five tracks could have been a hit with a major behind it, and hopefully will now.
The second half of the disc comes from Three Chords, and is only slightly less enjoyable due to the less organic approach that was taken on that album. But the sharp lyrical content of "Cheatin' Man" and "Krooked Kop" show that from his start, David was hitting it even as he was searching for his own distinctive sound.
It is certainly a monumental development for the independent soul movement that one of its male leaders has received the attention and the impending commercial push of the largest record company in the world. And while there may be a certain sense that the release of Acey Duecy inadvertantly minimizes David's previous commercial accomplishments, there is also excitement that his music is now entering a whole new universe and will be exposed to millions of new fans who may use this disc as the doorway to hear other soul NextGens such as P.J. Morton and Maya Azucena. And in that respect, Acey Duecy is a great portal to the world of modern soul. It is incredibly strong front to back, and displays an artist and a movement whose time in the sun has truly come. Highly recommended.
By Chris Rizik
There is a bit of "if a tree falls in the forest..." sense to the release of Acey Duecy, Anthony David's major label debut. Like the 2008 Grammy nomination of Ledisi as Best New Artist -- even though she had previously released two internationally acclaimed discs earlier in the decade -- the celebration of this "new" artist belies an underlying belief in certain circles that if Clear Channel didn't play it, it didn't exist. So Universal will be pushing Acey Duecy, a compilation of eleven songs from David's two Brash Records releases, Three Chords & the Truth and Red Clay Chronicles, as the debut of an exciting new Southern Soul singer who is India.Arie's buddy. This despite the fact that David sold thousands of copies of his first two discs and that "Words, " the duet with Aries that serves as the album's first single, won the SoulTracks Readers' Choice Award for "Song of the Year" back in 2007.
Now all that being said, it must be admitted that Acey Duecy is simply phenomenal. David's two Brash albums were both solid and enjoyable, but there is little doubt that Acey has captured the best moments and has put them together into a package that will blow away the uninitiated. Even two years after first hearing them, it is tough not to be wowed by the opening five cuts, all taken from Red Clay. David's ease with acoustic soul and Southern blues is palpable and his songwriting, which developed from album to album, is top notch. Any one of these five tracks could have been a hit with a major behind it, and hopefully will now.
The second half of the disc comes from Three Chords, and is only slightly less enjoyable due to the less organic approach that was taken on that album. But the sharp lyrical content of "Cheatin' Man" and "Krooked Kop" show that from his start, David was hitting it even as he was searching for his own distinctive sound.
It is certainly a monumental development for the independent soul movement that one of its male leaders has received the attention and the impending commercial push of the largest record company in the world. And while there may be a certain sense that the release of Acey Duecy inadvertantly minimizes David's previous commercial accomplishments, there is also excitement that his music is now entering a whole new universe and will be exposed to millions of new fans who may use this disc as the doorway to hear other soul NextGens such as P.J. Morton and Maya Azucena. And in that respect, Acey Duecy is a great portal to the world of modern soul. It is incredibly strong front to back, and displays an artist and a movement whose time in the sun has truly come. Highly recommended.
By Chris Rizik
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