Power Summit Explained

Power Summit
Free Label:Former name(s)
Free Text:Mixshow Power Summit (1998-2004)
Status:Inactive
Genre:Urban music conference
Frequency:Annually
Country:United States
Years Active:1998-2008
First:1998
Founder Name:Rene McLean
Last:2007
Attendance:2,500+[1]
Organized:RPM

Power Summit, previously known as Mixshow Power Summit, is an annual four-day urban music conference. It was established in 1998 by Rene McLean, founder and CEO of RPM GRP.[2] The conference ran for ten years, concluding in 2008. It was the largest urban music conference held in the United States.[3]

Overview

Power Summit was a four-day conference for radio, mixshow and club disc jockeys around the world. The conference included performances from featured artists, keynote speakers, panels, showcases, the Mixshow Power Summit Awards, meet-and-greets and other activities.[4] Beginning in 1998, the conference was established by Rene McLean of RPM. The location of the event changed from year to year, sometimes remaining in the same destination for up to three years in a row.[5]

The event, held in late September to early October, attracted several thousand attendees, disc jockeys and artists including Jay-Z,[6] Eminem, Kanye West, Pharrell, 50 Cent,[7] [8] Alicia Keys, Nas, Lil Wayne, Snoop Dogg, Pitbull, Timbaland, T.I.,[9] Common, Ludacris, Busta Rhymes, Wyclef Jean, Queen Latifah, RZA, Young Jeezy, Lil Jon and others.[5]

Keynote speakers included industry veterans such as Def Jam Recordings president Kevin Liles and Warner Music Group chairman Lyor Cohen. The annual Mixshow Power Summit Awards recognized deejays with regional honors for East Coast, Dirty South, Midwest, and West Coast DJ of the Year, as well as radio jockeys nominated for Morning, Afternoon, and Evening shows. Other categories included Mixtape DJ of the Year, Producer of the Year, Hottest Club Banger, Hottest Street Record, and DJ rookie of the year.[10] [11] The conference also showcased various movie premiers including Taxi and 8 Mile,[12] and DVD launches for films such as 2 Fast 2 Furious and the Scarface Anniversary.[7]

In 2004, conference began incorporating the MPS 50K Fight Klub Battle.[5] Starting in 2005, RPM changed the conference title to Power Summit.[13] The annual event was held in various locations over the years including Florida, Nevada, Puerto Rico, Bahamas, and Dominican Republic.

Conference history

Notes and References

  1. Mixshow conference staple kicked off Oct. 4.. Hillary Crosley. October 6, 2006. Billboard. April 7, 2015.
  2. News: Disc Jockeys Spininto South Beach. Akilah Johnson. October 19, 2001. Sun Sentinel. April 7, 2015.
  3. Marketing Wiz: Renee McLean. Frank Tuccillo. 48–49. April 2005. YRB magazine.
  4. In the Mix: The Mixshow Power Summit in P.R. Was Not to be Missed. Mark Allwood. March 2005. Swede magazine.
  5. Beats & Rhymes In The Mix. Billboard. 22. October 23, 2004.
  6. Web site: Preview: The Tunnel Documentary. Mikey Fresh. April 27, 2009. MissInfo.TV. April 7, 2015.
  7. Web site: 50 Cent Works With Dre, Em, Trina, Possibly DMX On Debut. https://web.archive.org/web/20160419123643/http://www.mtv.com/news/1457865/50-cent-works-with-dre-em-trina-possibly-dmx-on-debut/. dead. April 19, 2016. Shaheem Reid. September 30, 2002. MTV. April 7, 2015.
  8. A History Of Floyd Mayweather's Relationship With 50 Cent. Dan Rys. August 25, 2014. XXL Magazine. April 7, 2015.
  9. Web site: T.I.'s Prediction About Young Jeezy Looks To Be Coming True. https://archive.today/20150408030647/http://www.mtv.com/news/1506444/tis-prediction-about-young-jeezy-looks-to-be-coming-true/. dead. April 8, 2015. Shaheem Reid. July 26, 2005. MTV. April 7, 2015.
  10. The 7th Annual Mixshow Power Summit: Puttin' It Down in Puerto Rico. 2004. RIME Magazine. 38–39.
  11. News: Ghostridin' the whip. Hattie Collins. October 21, 2006. The Guardian. April 7, 2015.
  12. Web site: Promotional Pitch For Eminem's '8 Mile'. October 15, 2002. Rap Dirt. April 7, 2015.
  13. Web site: 8th Annual Power Summit Aims To Connect Players In Entertainment Biz. Kye Stephenson. July 19, 2005. All Music. April 7, 2015.
  14. A+ Makes Grade at 'Hempstead'. David Nathan. December 19, 1998. Billboard. 23.
  15. Lattimore Leaps to Columbia; Urban Music Fest Lands in Atlanta; Hip-Hop Hits the Books. Gail Mitchell. September 4, 1999. Billboard. 29.
  16. Web site: Lil' Kim Forgives 50 Cent For Dissing Her Nose, Joins Him For 'Magic Stick'. https://web.archive.org/web/20151226035947/http://www.mtv.com/news/1470790/lil-kim-forgives-50-cent-for-dissing-her-nose-joins-him-for-magic-stick/. dead. December 26, 2015. Shaheem Reid. March 27, 2003. MTV. April 7, 2015.
  17. Web site: Hip Hop Heats up Puerto Rico. https://web.archive.org/web/20041010005130/http://www.mtv.com/bands/m/mixtape_monday/100404/. dead. October 10, 2004. Shaheem Reid. October 4, 2004. MTV. April 7, 2015.
  18. Real talk: Spin Cycle-DJs Talk Branding and The Biz at the Ninth Annual Mixshow Power Summit. Hillary Crosly. October 21, 2006. Billboard. 20–21.
  19. Web site: DJ Semtex on the road. October 27, 2007. BBC. April 7, 2015.

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