Public Enemy Remix Contest

Jeremy Lumsden · #1 (**permalink**) 8th July 2008 , 03:59 PM

Just waiting to hear from M-Audio UK if this competition is open to UK residents...

One of the most influential hip-hop groups of all time, an industry-leading music company and a culture-defining art brand—Public Enemy, M-Audio and Obey—challenge you to remix an a cappella version of the critically acclaimed Public Enemy track “Harder Than You Think” (from their latest album How You Sell Soul to a Soulless People Who Sold Their Soul).

Chuck D and Johnny Juice of Public Enemy will judge the entries and determine the winner of a complete home studio setup from M-Audio. The winning remix will also be officially released on Obey Records in the form of a 12” vinyl, featuring an exclusive vinyl label design by Shepard Fairey. All profits from the vinyl sale will be donated to the Boys and Girls Club of America. Side B of the vinyl release will feature an exclusive unreleased Public Enemy track.

The contest will run from July 1, 2008 to September 30, 2008.
The grand prizewinner will be announced in late October.

Grand Prize Package:

M-Audio Home Studio
Package includes Studiophile BX8a Deluxe monitors, Pro Tools M-Powered software, ProjectMix I/O control surface, Sputnik vacuum tube condenser microphone, Pulsar II Matched Pair condenser micro phones and Ozone 3 mastering software (valued at $4,500).

Limited-Edition 12" Vinyl Release by Obey Records
The wining remix will be officially released on Obey Records and sold through Obey’s distribution channels. Shepard Fairey will design an original label; 500 pieces will be produced, with all profits donated to the Boys and Girls Club of America.

Complete Set of the Obey Public Enemy Collection
Collection includes two different t-shirts, a military-style jacket, a hooded sweatshirt, three different hats and lace locks (valued at $500).

1) Download the a cappella version of Public Enemy’s “Harder Than You Think.”
2) Create an original remix to the accapella of “Harder Than You Think.”
3) Complete the Remix Contest Registration section below and upload your remix entry.

Click here for download and more info.

waxxy · #2 (**permalink**) 8th July 2008 , 05:15 PM

it probably is only us but i hope it isnt..fingers crossed

krykos · #3 (**permalink**) 8th July 2008 , 05:25 PM

Whether we can enter or not, an acappela version of a song given away with the consent of an artist and record label? That's like a holy grail for indie remixers.

waxxy · #4 (**permalink**) 8th July 2008 , 06:13 PM

yep ill go get my captain pugwash outfit.. PIRATES AHOY MI HARTYS !!!

even if we dont get too enter we can always post our remixs up on here in the artist forums so we can share what weve done ..i think itll be pretty fun for us too do this whos with me?

maudioUK · #5 (**permalink**) 9th July 2008 , 07:48 PM

Just to confirm, it's a worldwide competition - anyone can enter from the UK and other countries.

Heck we might even be able to find a prize for the best UK entry if the winner comes from another country...

Extra points for gratuitous yeaaaah boyyyyyz samples?

modz1 · #6 (**permalink**) 9th July 2008 , 08:08 PM

Hey, thanks M-Audio UK..
This is m-o-n-s-t-r-o-u-s news..
C'mon guys - Get on it...If we don't get a UK winner, looks like M-Audio are gonna give more than just props to the best UK entry!

krykos · #7 (**permalink**) 9th July 2008 , 08:33 PM

I really really hope I don't get writer's block now.

Jeremy Lumsden · #8 (**permalink**) 10th July 2008 , 06:52 AM

This is great news from M-Audio UK.

So if a UK entry does n't win the grand prize, M-Audio UK will offer a prize to the best UK entry!!!!

Here at DV, we hope a UK entry wins the grand prize to highlight the creativity and talent of the UK's hip-hop musicians, engineers, producers and remixers and the second best UK entry also wins a prize from M-Audio UK!!

C'mon England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales, get your samplers / DAWs / MPCs etc out and get creative - let's showcase UK talent and win this thing....

jimdvwestlondon · #9 (**permalink**) 10th July 2008 , 02:48 PM

Great competition, can't wait love Public Enemy. Bring it on:

waxxy · #10 (**permalink**) 13th July 2008 , 12:16 AM

heres a link too the original version so you can try get insperation ..

YouTube - Harder Than You Think

krykos · #11 (**permalink**) 13th July 2008 , 11:17 AM

I've started work on a remix, and the idea I've got in my head is actually good, though I'm gonna have to stretch my abilities to pull it off. I spent 20 minutes just getting the first four bars how I wanted them, so this could take me a while to make.

Btw, Maudiouk, just a quick thing which I've seen, but I dunno if you can alter it. In where it says what the grand prize package is, it says "The wining remix". Not exactly a major error, but seems a bit unproffesional.

waxxy · #12 (**permalink**) 13th July 2008 , 11:43 AM

maybe he went too the same school as me i cant spell for shti lol

ndk · #13 (**permalink**) 28th July 2008 , 02:45 PM

Has anybody started a remix for this yet?

waxxy · #14 (**permalink**) 28th July 2008 , 02:52 PM

ive done 3 now i have to decide which 1 to finish and send off.im havin probs with flavour flavs adlibs they should have been released separately from the main vocal .the adlibs are out of time.

terminal3 · #15 (**permalink**) 28th July 2008 , 03:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by waxxy

im havin probs with flavour flavs adlibs they should have been released separately from the main vocal .the adlibs are out of time.

How is that possible? Have you seen the size of the clock around that guy's neck?

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#1 (permalink) 8th July 2008 , 03:59 PM
Jeremy Lumsden DV Staff Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 287	Public Enemy Remix Contest Just waiting to hear from M-Audio UK if this competition is open to UK residents... One of the most influential hip-hop groups of all time, an industry-leading music company and a culture-defining art brand—Public Enemy, M-Audio and Obey—challenge you to remix an a cappella version of the critically acclaimed Public Enemy track “Harder Than You Think” (from their latest album How You Sell Soul to a Soulless People Who Sold Their Soul). Chuck D and Johnny Juice of Public Enemy will judge the entries and determine the winner of a complete home studio setup from M-Audio. The winning remix will also be officially released on Obey Records in the form of a 12” vinyl, featuring an exclusive vinyl label design by Shepard Fairey. All profits from the vinyl sale will be donated to the Boys and Girls Club of America. Side B of the vinyl release will feature an exclusive unreleased Public Enemy track. The contest will run from July 1, 2008 to September 30, 2008. The grand prizewinner will be announced in late October. Grand Prize Package: M-Audio Home Studio Package includes Studiophile BX8a Deluxe monitors, Pro Tools M-Powered software, ProjectMix I/O control surface, Sputnik vacuum tube condenser microphone, Pulsar II Matched Pair condenser micro phones and Ozone 3 mastering software (valued at $4,500). Limited-Edition 12" Vinyl Release by Obey Records The wining remix will be officially released on Obey Records and sold through Obey’s distribution channels. Shepard Fairey will design an original label; 500 pieces will be produced, with all profits donated to the Boys and Girls Club of America. Complete Set of the Obey Public Enemy Collection Collection includes two different t-shirts, a military-style jacket, a hooded sweatshirt, three different hats and lace locks (valued at $500). 1) Download the a cappella version of Public Enemy’s “Harder Than You Think.” 2) Create an original remix to the accapella of “Harder Than You Think.” 3) Complete the Remix Contest Registration section below and upload your remix entry. Click here for download and more info.
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krykos Spectrum Idoliser Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: London Posts: 275	Whether we can enter or not, an acappela version of a song given away with the consent of an artist and record label? That's like a holy grail for indie remixers. ______________________________ "The day we start thinking about what the audience wants we're going to make bad choices" - Andrew Stanton
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#7 (permalink) 9th July 2008 , 08:33 PM
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#5 (permalink) 9th July 2008 , 07:48 PM
maudioUK Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 9	Just to confirm, it's a worldwide competition - anyone can enter from the UK and other countries. Heck we might even be able to find a prize for the best UK entry if the winner comes from another country... Extra points for gratuitous yeaaaah boyyyyyz samples?
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#8 (permalink) 10th July 2008 , 06:52 AM
Jeremy Lumsden DV Staff Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 287	This is great news from M-Audio UK. So if a UK entry does n't win the grand prize, M-Audio UK will offer a prize to the best UK entry!!!! Here at DV, we hope a UK entry wins the grand prize to highlight the creativity and talent of the UK's hip-hop musicians, engineers, producers and remixers and the second best UK entry also wins a prize from M-Audio UK!! C'mon England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales, get your samplers / DAWs / MPCs etc out and get creative - let's showcase UK talent and win this thing....
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#11 (permalink) 13th July 2008 , 11:17 AM
krykos Spectrum Idoliser Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: London Posts: 275	I've started work on a remix, and the idea I've got in my head is actually good, though I'm gonna have to stretch my abilities to pull it off. I spent 20 minutes just getting the first four bars how I wanted them, so this could take me a while to make. Btw, Maudiouk, just a quick thing which I've seen, but I dunno if you can alter it. In where it says what the grand prize package is, it says "The wining remix". Not exactly a major error, but seems a bit unproffesional. ______________________________ "The day we start thinking about what the audience wants we're going to make bad choices" - Andrew Stanton
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