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Theophilus London Challenges Fans to Remix Song for His Upcoming Album!

Published on Friday, December 16 2011
Written by Super User

If you’ve ever dreamed of collaborating with your favorite artist, you just may be in luck. Brooklyn rapper/singer/MC Theophilus London is hosting a remix campaign, alongside Bing and Talenthouse, that allows fans to reach out and share their musical talents with the man. The potential goal here is you-plus-him in the studio, remixing a song, together. Amazing.

The contest is basic but not simple... Remix the song "All Around the World" from Theophilus’s upcoming album and he’ll choose the best and most creative submission. The winner will be flown to New York with a guest (take me!) and get the dream opportunity to work with Theophilus for a day in the studio, collaborating and finishing up the song together. The track will get worldwide exposure after being released on the new album. If that’s not enough incentive, the winner also bags $3,500.

This is the jump-off project we’re seeing from a new partnership between Warner Music Group and the advantageous Talenthouse. Talenthouse provides unique and focused opportunities for fans and the creative-minded to do things like design a singer’s album artwork, get a short screened at Sundance, or enter prestigious photography competitions. This marks the first time that a contest winner will appear on a major record label alongside a major artist, so it’s a huge event.

Thank social media! It’s never been easier to bridge communication and exposure gaps within the entertainment and creative industries. Theophilus has always been active in engaging fans on the Internet through interactive sites like Tumblr and other blog sites, so the contest seems like a natural next step in the sharing process. Bringing people together creatively actually mirrors his musical style in general, which is an interesting blend of genres that has been said to include rap, electro, R&B, soul-pop, indie rock, and post-funk. With solid lyrics and sound, this guy is for everyone.

The "All Around the World" remix campaign is currently open, and submissions are due by January 22, 2012. Get to mixin'!

 

- Kate Ferguson, YH Staff