(Video) CMJ’S CEO Alexis D’Amecourt Opens Up About Legendary Music Festival!

Founder of CMJ, Alexis D’Amecourt informs us on the dealings of the annual music marathon. The then-and-now of starving artists and artists who have already reached for the stars. The festival kicked off on Tues. [10/15] and will go all the way to Sat. [10/19]. Artists such as Cults, White Denim, Calvin Love, Vic Mensa and SZA have touched the stage and others to expect are Raekwon, Travi$ Scott, Wet and Father John Misty. Despite, the news that CMJ is currently going through some legal issues at the moment, that hasn’t stopped D’Amecourt from allowing the unknown names to make moves. “It’s an incredible amount of talent out there,” he says. “I think what you see is a passion for bringing new bands…emerging bands and really giving them the platforms this week,” CEO of it all adds. Pretty cool! Great opportunity. Hit the jump for more details behind the music festival.


Cipha Sounds & Lukas Kaiser Present: The Hip Hop Improv Show – CMJ Edition With SchoolBoy Q & Troy Ave

Hot 97’s Cipha Sounds’ Hip-Hop Improv show has been a huge success! Sold out shows, chart topping artists and talented improvisors are just a few of the perks you’ll get when you watch the live performances. If you haven’t attended a show yet, this Wednesday, October 16th Cip and Lukas Kaiser present, Radness With Music & Monologues – The Hip Hop Improv Show – The CMJ Edition. On the stage will be Coal, UCB’s Hotspur, TDE’s own SchoolBoy Q along with the White Christmas emcee, Troy Ave. This should be a BLAZING HOT act. Hit the jump to find out how to get in on this.


(Video) Kendrick Lamar & Friends CMJ Show Recap

Over the weekend, our girl Karen Civil hosted a CMJ show with Kendrick Lamar and friends at the Gramercy Theatre in New York City. Performers for the night included Skotch Davis, Jasmine Solano, Ricky Rude, Neako, Chase N. Cashe, Troy Ave., Rich Hil, The Airplane Boys and of course Kendrick. Check out Karen’s recap of the night below. Marisa Mendez


(Photo) @Neako and @KarenCivil Pose for a Photo Op at #CMJ Show

  If you’re in the NYC area tonight…get your butt over to Gramcercy Theater to catch Neako, Kendrick Lamar and Chase N Cashe all performing for CMJ! The show is going on as we speak so you better get there quick! Marisa Mendez


(Video) @Neako Performs in NYC

As part of CMJ week, indie favorite Neako hit he stage at Santos Party House in NYC in what was “The Official CMJ x Neako Showcase”. Check it out below. Marisa Mendez


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