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Artists, don’t sleep on trying to get some much-needed national exposure. There is absolutely NO reason for you not to submit (as long as you have digital or physical distribution you can qualify). My 2 cents. Here’s the latest release from the Juno rap committee:

2010 JUNO AWARDS CALLS FOR RAP CATEGORY SUBMISSIONS & ANNOUNCES RAP ADVISORY COMMITTEE RE-STRUCTURING

Seeking submissions for Rap Recording of the Year and announces recent Re-Structuring of Rap Advisory Committee.

Toronto, ON (October 21, 2009) – The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS) announced that submissions for The 2010 JUNO Awards are now open. Submission processes have been improved since last year, making it easier for Canadian artists to submit work for consideration in advance of the 39th edition of Canada’s Music Awards.  CARAS has again secured the services of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP to be the official ballot accountants for the 2010 JUNO Awards. The 2010 JUNO Awards week will be held in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, April 12-18, 2010.

In an effort to strengthen the relationship between CARAS and the national rap community, the advisory committee for the Rap Category has been restructured over the past year.   The newly restructured committee includes seasoned label representative Jay Devonish (E1 Entertainment), David “Click Cox” (Stylus DJ Awards), Greg Baptiste (MuchMusic/CTV), Jody Laraya (Universal Music), Jesse Plunkett (HipHopCanada.com), Melissa “DJ MelBoogie” Langely (CKLN 88.1FM), Jay Swing (Beat 94.5FM), Kyle Kraft (Battle Axe), Dice B (CINQ 102.3FM), Don Smooth (K103FM), rez DigitaL (Flow 93.5FM) and Darryl Rodway (Urbnet).

As a unit, the committee is making strides in developing outreach to rap artists across the country, both English and Francophone, to increase the number of submissions. By partnering with radio shows, online magazines and DJs across the country, the committee hopes to raise awareness throughout the community about the submissions and judging process, specifically for rap artists. “We’ve assembled a great team of people from around the country who are actively working in various aspects of the urban music scene,” says Jay Devonish, Chairman / JUNO Awards Rap Advisory Committee.  We’ve also worked closely with CARAS on the jury list to revise it and ensure the people voting on the Awards are qualified and active within the urban community.  We’re excited to work together with CARAS to ensure the rap community is properly represented at the JUNO Awards.”

Previous: NEWS: Juno Submissions Now Open

The JUNO Awards have been proven to be an excellent networking venue, even for the nominated artists who don’t go home with the award. Artist Prevail, from the rap group Swollen Members stated, “Before our win, there’s no questioning the positive impact the JUNO Awards have had on our career. The momentum opened doors to Canadian shows. The coverage elevated us to a new level and cemented our legitimacy.” Other previous nominees include Arabesque, BrassMunk, Checkmate, Choclair, Classified, Concise, DL Incognito, Eternia, IRS, K’Naan, Kardinal Offishall, k-os, Mr. Roam, Rich London, Famous and Sweatshop Union.  Submission forms are available at https://junosubmissions.ca

The early-bird deadline this year is Thursday October 22nd, 2009.  Those submitting by the early-bird deadline receive a discount on submission fees.  All submissions must be received no later than 5:00 p.m. on November 13, 2009.

DEADLINES AND SUBMISSION FEES:
October 1 – 22, 2009 (Early Bird Deadline)
$30 for CARAS Members
$50 for non-members

October 23 – November 13, 2009 (Final Deadline)
$60 for CARAS Members
$80 for non-members

WHO CAN SUBMIT?
¤  Artists, songwriters and producers are invited to submit their own names for consideration for awards.
¤  The eligibility period for the 2010 JUNO Awards is between September 1, 2008 and November 13, 2009. This means that product must have been released to the general public (retail or radio) within this time frame.
¤  As long as the artist is born a Canadian or is a landed immigrant who has resided in Canada for the past 6 months, during the eligibility period, the product qualifies.

HOW ARE THE JUDGES CHOSEN?
•   The Music Advisory Committee – a panel of your peers from the urban music community – submits a list of potential judges. All judges are professional, accomplished individuals.
•    The judges are representative of all facets of the urban music industry, such as: Print Media, Radio, TV, DJ, Publicity, Producer, Promoters, etc.
•    In order to ensure a credible selection process, judges will not be selected for the same category for two consecutive years.
For more info: http://www.junoawards.ca/2010_submissions.php

About CARAS:
The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences/L’academie canadienne des arts et des sciences de l’enregistrement (CARAS) is a not-for-profit organization created to preserve and enhance the Canadian music and recording industries and to contribute toward higher artistic and industry standards. The main focus of CARAS is the exploration and development of opportunities to showcase and promote Canadian artists and music through television vehicles such as The JUNO Awards. For more information on the 39th Annual JUNO Awards, visit The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences’ (CARAS) website at www.junoawards.ca or www.carasonline.ca

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MelBoogie Media
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