LIT Events: 10 Best Take-Aways from the #JerseyMusicMeeting

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Last night was a night of epic proportions for the entire state of New Jersey. The first official Jersey Music Meeting was hosted by our very own Marisa Mendez and DJ Drewski of Hot 97!

Taking place at Dolce Lounge in Elizabeth, NJ, over 300 people packed out the 2-room venue for an exclusive Q&A session with the most prominent faces of New Jersey including Hot 97 music director, TT Torrez, DJ Bobby Trends, Vin Rock of Naughty By Nature, Itchy House Productions, and OVO Sound producer, Mike Zombie.

Although the event was geared towards musicians, all creatives were invited to show up, ask questions, network, and get answers to their most burning questions about their respective industries. So much knowledge was offered at the event, and incredible gems were dropped about how to further yourself in whatever path in life you choose.

Read on below for the best tips we got from our first Jersey Music Meeting!

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Rosenberg Radio Presents: Joe Budden x Marisa Mendez x Rory – I’ll Name This Podcast Later [Episode 34]

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Joined by model and Lip Service podcast personality Stephanie Santiago, myself, Joe and Rory discuss Amber Rose‘s Slut Walk, Victor Cruz‘s girlfriend/side chick drama, Keith Murray and more!

As always, subscribe on iTunes here, and for advice, ideas or suggestions – illnamethispodcastlater@gmail.com!
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[Editorial] Serenity in Solitude: Accepting Single Life During Bae Season

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The leaves are changing and the air becomes crisp; everything is pumpkin-flavored and it gets darker earlier. What is it about all these things combined that makes everybody want a somebody? It’s given; a hand to hold and lips to kiss are enticing for anybody- we are human! But there is definitely something to be said about becoming happy with your own company.

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Mixtape: Dave East – Hate Me Now

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We named Dave East as one of our 7 artists to watch for 2015 at the top of this year, and he’s definitely living up to the hype!

For his first major release of the year, the Harlem spitter teams up with DJ Drama for a Gangsta Grillz version of Hate Me Now. The 20-track project features some of New York‘s elite, from OGs like Jadakiss and Styles P to of course his mentor/CEO Nas, as well as up-and-comers like Tray Pizzy and Makarel. Tomorrow, a no-DJ version will be available for purchase on iTunes.

New York‘s rap scene has had small “comeback” waves over recent years, but very few are true to that feeling Jay and Nas and Biggie brought back in the 90s. Dave East definitely brings that on Hate Me Now, and it’s only a matter of time before he makes that “Forbes List” he’s dreaming of. Stream and download the project below!
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Rosenberg Radio Presents: Joe Budden x Marisa Mendez x Rory – I’ll Name This Podcast Later [Episode 33]

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We’ve got what most of you were asking for: here are snippets from Joe‘s upcoming album, All Love Lost, out October 16! To properly break down the project, we were joined by Parks, who engineered the album, and Emanny, a huge contributor and featured artist. If you like what you hear, BUY the album on iTunes!

As always, subscribe on iTunes here, and for advice, ideas or suggestions – illnamethispodcastlater@gmail.com!
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