NC Sweet 16 Preliminary Round

For those of you who do not know, Young Stacks entered a tournament late last year called the NC Hip Hop Sweet 16s. In short, artists would write 16 bar verses n compete for a free HD music video... The preliminary round ended last week and Stacks was chosen to advance. Now he will go head to head against a rapper by the name of Chizzy Chayne. Winner moves on to the next round... Keep up with the tournament brackets and support your favorite celebrity by clicking here ---> nchiphopconnect.com/sweet16s_tournament.php

First Round Winners Will Be Announced Friday, January 21, 2011...

Here is the preliminary round video that got Stacks the ticket to advance to the tournament...

Rise To Power: Mixtape Party

Visit the link below to see the videos from last nights performance @ the Southland Ballroom. Leave comments...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=spv6uWmf4UE

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4z0UEvVAM0Y

Before I Drop

New Promo CD "Before I Drop" Is Just A Sample of What's To Come...
Listen For Yourself

Click Here To Listen and Download

Memorable Moments...

We have all had that moment when we are left astounished, amazed, and/or suprised. A moment when nothing else matters because you have witnessed something so spectacular that it demands all of your attention. It is these memorable pieces of history that stick in our minds for years and years. This is where my question comes in. What makes a performance memorable?

Most of you know I am a hip-hop artist, but I am also a supporter. Often I find myself looking for the awe or wow moment in performances. Does preparation lead to better performances or should one just go up and freelance it? P. Diddy is one of the best performers in my opinion. His performances are filled with excitement and Im not sure if I could stand Biggie's onstage presence if Diddy was not backing him. But what exactly is it. I critize mainstream artists more than independent because they have the financial backing to make a performance memorable with props, dances, and lighting. Independent artists have to find more conventional ways to please the crowd. But what are those ways?

I am smart enough to know that their is always room for improvement and in order to take your music beyond just music one must leave a lasting impression on fans. Performances are a good way to do this. Is lots of energy the way to go? What makes a performance memorable in your mind? What is it that an independent artist like me can do to grab your attention and keep it? Your comments are welcome.