Atlanta’s music enthusiasts were treated to BMI’s 15th Annual Unsigned Urban Showcase, held April 11 at Terminal West. The showcase, hosted by G.O.O.D. Music ingénue Teyana Taylor, featured Warner Bros. Records’ Curren$y and a surprise appearance by Cinematic/Def Jam Records’ recording artist Big K.R.I.T. Attendees included rapper Young Jeezy, Love & Hip Hop Atlanta’s Stevie J. and Joseline Hernandez, songwriter Sean Garrison and more.
The showcase kicked off with rousing vocal performances by Unsigned Urban Showcase competition finalists Jade Novah, Spree Wilson, Skipper Jones and Dezzy Yates the Phreshbot. Winning the top prize was Skipper Jones. In addition, BMI’s Vice President, Writer/Publisher Relations Catherine Brewton, along presented the Legends of ATL Award to V-103’s DJ Greg Street.
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