MUSIC

The Training Camp

Words by Melo-x

For any and all upcoming artist, one major part of your career will be how u rock da mic (pause). The reason u make good music and put ya blood sweat and tears into it is for the final event which is touring or performing ya own music in front of a crowd. Back in the day the best showcases were held by Maria Davis who i have met personally. I mean everyone from Biggie, Dmx, Jay-Z and any other new york artist who emerged in the 90's has been on her stage. Her Showcase is even part of Jay-z's Reasonable Doubt Lp. Showcases have been a main staple of New York Hip Hop Culture. And when it comes too showcasing ya talent in front of professionals as well as ya peers nothing comes close to the Training Camp. This is a weekly showcase that goes down every Tuesday for the past 4 to 5 years. Hosted by Brooklyn's own Mental Supreme and built off of the five disciplines which are hard work, self motivation, commitment, critical thinking, and structure. This Summer they have been having a monthly event called "Thousand Dollar Tuesdays". I have been apart of 3 of them and I have won one. on May 30th it went down again with a great turn out and good talent. So here are some pictures for your enjoyment.

These are only a few pics of the artist that performed... there were many more

Phenom (Featured act not in the Competition)

Billy Da Kid(in red) and Cortez(in white)

Math (first Winner for the night)

The Fire Kid (the second winner for the night)

Bigs (featured act not in the Competition)

Mental Supreme( The Host of the Show...yes he raps too....and no he was not in the competition)



For the First time in this Competitions history there was a tie. Two people who when the Numbers were added up had the same score
Math The Fire Kid

The Show Was great if u missed it the next one is on June 20th as I was informed. So bring yo ass there . And thanx too all those who came out to support me and the other artist who performed. for more info on how it goes down call 347 249 9441...that the main man him self. For Video Footage and more pictures go to http://www.bolt.com/5LatTopMag