Something to think about
This list is quite interesting and what many are not realizing that this distinguishing list is a great opportunity to help the movement if only it can be taken to the next level. Moreover it is something that has been long over due. What I would like to see is an award banquet where the fans, the industry and of course the artist are honored for their achievements and their loyalty to the genre.
It would be the event of the year. Actually it is not even too late to honor the 2003 achivers. If there is anyone that would like to plan such event I am willing to assist or even take lead with some assistance. Actually back in the day there was an organization that had a focus of supporting freestyle and their artist. I beleive it was called the Artis & Management Association (AMA). Of course its mission became corrupted but the right mentallity can make it a good thing again. Anyways, I beleive that there are certain things that need to be ressurected or reborn before anything new can be conceived.
Here is my proposal. Those peple who are artists, managers and/or related to freestyle through some sort of business relationship contact me so that we can re-organize or re-create an Association to support the genre and its artists and fans. Once this has been established maybe this orgaization could tackle such annual events as an award banquet and other events such as a semi annual reunion concert or something to that effect. This will be a legit association with incorporation status, mission statement etc... It has to be a complete business oriented organization with a solid objective with out favoritism and more importantly provide a solid support to the freestyle community. This association can be open to Artist, Management, Record labels, producers & DJs.
Its an interesting proposal but its more of a challenge. I look forward to any and all responces.
Humbly Submitted,