Whether your words are "floetic" like 50 Cent or your voice is as sultry as Miss Norah Jones, the 6th Annual Atlantis Music Conference offers a wealth of knowledge from professionals in all music genres. The home of SoSo Def Records, TLC, Usher, Collective Soul, Butch Walker, Indigo Girls, Shawn Mullins and many more famous names, Atlanta offers the perfect setting for the music conference that has come to call this cultural mecca of the South home. Returning for the 6th consecutive year Wednesday, July 30th through Saturday, August 2nd at the Sheraton Downtown Atlanta, Atlantis 2003 looks to be one conference artists and industry folks cannot pass up.

With something for everyone from industry executives to local artists, this year's conference offers an outstanding opportunity to celebrate the music industry through an assortment of educational panels, new talent showcases, a job fair, and networking parties at some of Atlanta's hottest venues. Also returning to Atlantis this year is the urban explosion with panels and showcases throughout the three-day weekend.

For more information on showcases, panels and events, as well as pricing for conference registration, one-day panel passes and 3-day showcase wristbands, contact The Atlantis Music Conference at 770/499-8600 or log on to atlantismusic.com.

BMI at the Atlantis Music Conference:

BMI's "How I Wrote That Song Panel"
Date/Time: Thursday, July 31 - 12:00 PM
Location: Sheraton Downtown Atlanta (165 Courtland @ International)
Price/Notes: Purchase of conference registration or a one-day panel pass
in required for admittance.

Confirmed to speak and perform:
India Arie
Ed Roland (Collective Soul)
Glen Phillips (Toad the Wet Sprocket)
Butch Walker
Chris Brown and Simon Ormandy (Trapt)

BMI's "In the Key of Soul"
Date/Time: Thursday, July 31 - Doors open at 8:00 PM
Location: The Riviera Live (1055 Peachtree St.)
Price/Notes: Free with purchase of conference registration badge or
3-day conference wristband. Alternatively, cover is $10 at the door.

Featuring:
Jovan 8:20 PM
D.R.E.S. tha Beatnik 8:40 PM
Algebra 9:00 PM
Tehran 9:20 PM
Tori Alamaze 9:40 PM
Kerisha 10:00 PM
Jonz 10:20 PM
Myshel 10:40 PM
Tony Rich 11:00 PM
Joi 11:25 PM

Christopher Lewis

Abby Dobson

Jonz

MaJoR KEyZ

With a performance by special guests and Universal recording artists Big Tymers. Superproducer Manny Fresh and Cash Money co-CEO Bryan “Baby” Williams mix their free-wheeling lyrical improvisation, larger-than-life personas and Freshís superb production, incorporating live instrumentation inspired by 70ís old school R&B, a touch of New Orleans bounce and classic hip hop. Come see why their single “ Still Fly “is moving up the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip Hop Singles & Tracks.

The showcase winner will be determined by a distinguished panel of industry standouts, including:

Rodney Jerkins, two-time Grammy-award winning producer (Michael Jackson, Jennifer Lopez, N’Sync & Brandy)

Shakir Stewart, Senior VP & GM Hitco Music (BeyoncÈ Knowles of Destiny’s Child)

Shante Paige, VP of A&R Motown Records (Profyle, Rasheeda, the Temptations)

Tse Williams, VP of A&R Universal Records (3LW, Joe)

Toi Green, Director of A&R Jive Records (Mystikal, The Wood Soundtrack)

J-Que, Winner BMI New Music Urban Showcase 2001 and Hitco Music songwriter

Frank Ski, Program Director at V103/Atlanta

Kamala Gordon, Director of Publishing Warner Chapell (Rockwilder, Faith Evans)

Leotis Clyburn, Director of Creative Development Ground Control Music (Tyrice Jones, Jerel Allen and Terry Harris of 7 Productions)

Teddy Bishop, CEO of Grove Factor Production, songwriter, composer, and producer (Toni Braxton, Montell Jordan, Jagged Edge)

Brian Jackson, Senior Vice President, Creative A&R EMI Music Publishing (Rodney Jerkins, The Neptunes, Jerry Duplessis, Pink)

Rico Wade, three-time Grammy-nominated producer (TLC, Outkast, Goodie Mob & The Dungeon Family

Directions to Celebrity Rock Café, 56 East Andrews

From Airport/Downtown/Midtown

Take I-75/I-85 north. When the interstate splits remain on I-75 North. Take the W Paces Ferry Rd exit. Turn right onto W Paces Ferry Rd. Remain on W Paces Ferry Rd for approximately 3 miles. Turn left on E Andrews Dr. Celebrity Rock CafÈ will be on the right side of the road.

From Lenox Mall/Buckhead

Take Peachtree Rd south (towards downtown). Make a right onto W Paces Ferry Rd. At the second stop light, E Andrews Dr., turn right. Celebrity Rock Café will be on the right side of the road.

Jonz, Catherine Brewton & Chiedza

Adonis, JQ, Michael Weeman, Kimmy, Rico Lumpkin & Tyrell Bing

photos: Floyd A. Blackett

Kirsten Hanson, Shannon Houchins & Catherine Brewton

Chiedza, JQ, Adonis, Michael Weeman, D.R.E.S., Kimmy & Rico Lumpkin

JQ, Catherine Brewton & Adonis

		d.r.e.s. tha beatnik The 2000 World Amateur Beatbox Champion supporting Have Mic Will Travel, the first 100% beatbox produced album. "... a classic before it was even packaged." - Southeast Performer Contact: 4 Kings Entertainment (404/646-5489) www.4kingsent.com
		chiedza "If depthless lyrics, overused samples, and misogynistic tales have become the rule, then the compassionate narration, tender vocals and redeeming value of Chiedza's soul renderings are the exception." - Creative Loafing Contact: Ricky Leigh Mensh (818/501-7900) inthemix@aol.com
		jonz With an amalgamation of soul, rhythm and consciousness, "... promising newcomer Jonz['s] groovy acoustic soul just may be in the right place at the right time to [come] out of Atlanta's neo-soul scene." - Creative Loafing Contact: Devonne Sturdivant, The Lynk (770/259-7786) lynk_promo@yahoo.com