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March 05th, 2010

"All Eyes On Us" Music Competition

Blog entry from our friends over at The DJ Project
song competition

Can you spit ridiculous bars?
Got a voice like a song bird?
Do your beats slap?

Can you convey a message with your music?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, then hit us up!
We got a hot opportunity waiting for you.

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February 12th, 2010

FILM SCREENING: "P-Star Rising" at Noise Pop 2010 (2/24)

Join YMR in supporting Noise Pop Film Festival 2010! Check out the film "P-Star Rising" with some of the YMR crew, Wednesday, February 24th, 9:15PM at the Roxie Theater in San Francisco.



At age 9, Priscilla, an adorable yet precocious little girl, tells her single-father, Jesse, “I am going to become a rapper and fulfill your dreams of succeeding in the music business.” Moved by Priscilla’s passion and impressed with her natural talent and undeniable charisma, he begins to teach her all he knows about rapping.

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February 01st, 2010

Spring Season Program Details!

MONDAYS

  • LEADERSHIP COLLECTIVE MEETINGS
    @ 5PM, ROOM 302
    Learn about the entertainment business through work on exciting projects and events. Share your ideas to guide the future of YMR.
  • COMPANY MEETINGS
    @5PM, Dates TBA
    Come meet professionals in the industry during scheduled guest presentations. Find out about performance, travel, and event opportunities.
  • VIDEO PRODUCTION
    @ 5:30PM, ROOM 257
    Get paid to learn how to shoot & edit video.

TUESDAYS

  • MUSIC PRODUCTION
    @ 5PM, ROOM 257
    Learn Reason, Music Theory, Mixing & Mastering.
  • DJ CREW
    @ 5PM, ROOM 306
    Get on the 1's and 2's of the Dubplate Transformers (DPT) Crew! Become a part of the crew, get booked & get paid to gig!
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November 24th, 2009

YMR Announces A Change In Leadership

Youth Movement Records Names a New Executive Director


RYE's Headshot

Oakland, CA - November 24, 2009 -The Board of Directors of Youth Movement Records (YMR), one of the Bay Area's leading non-profit youth media organizations, announced today that it has named Ms. Ryan Peters as Executive Director. She holds the top position at the organization, taking over for YMR's Founder and former Executive Director, Chris Wiltsee.
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October 13th, 2009

Freestyle Workshop Featured on XLR8R TV!

XLR8R.com team drops in on a freestyle workshop, led by co-instructors K.E.V. and Doseone. Dose brings special guest, Jel, a bandmate from Anticon. Check out the video!

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August 15th, 2009

Jammin' In Tha Concrete Jungle

Jammin' in the Concrete Jungle!

YMR & Tha Hood Games are teaming up to bring you ultimate back to school jam.



Where: The Fox Lot (18th Street & San Pablo),

When: August 22nd, 11AM - 4PM

There will be skateboarding, live music performances, art-making, DJs spinning reggae, funk, hip hop & soul music all day, free giveaways (skate decks, LRG, Marley Coffee), food, dancing, and good times all around.

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August 12th, 2009

Help us put "Global Lingo" on the charts!

Help YMR Artists Chart On iTunes!

Global Lingo YMR All-Stars Coco Peila and Erica Nalani are both featured on a new album that was released internationally this week called Global Lingo.

The album produced by Project Ahimsa features YMR artists,  Michael Franti, Funkadesi, J Boogie and Rocky Dawuni who was recently featured on the album 'Playing for Change' with U2's Bono.

All of the proceeds from the album go directly back into music education programs including grants to Youth Movement Records. Our hope is that we can get the album in to the Top World Music Albums chart on iTunes, a major feat for a grassroots effort. Your help make it happen!

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August 07th, 2009

YMR Benefit Concert featuring Wendy Darling


Pure Delite FlyersYMR and Hands On Disaster Response proudly present:

Wendy Darling
The Pinstripe Rebellion
The Refunds &
Loudmouth Yank

Friday, August 14, 2009
19th Street Theater
530 19th Street
Doors at 7pm
Tickets are only $10
All proceeds benefit Hands On Disaster Response
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June 15th, 2009

YMR Summer Season 2009!

Summer Flyer 09 Front Announcing YMR's Summer Season

YMR's summer season will run from June 22-Aug. 14. Orientation will take place at the Fox Theater on Monday, June 22nd at 2pm. During this summer season you will have the opportunity to record your demo, go on tour, produce concerts, become a DJ AND so much more! Space is limited, so please sign up now to ensure your spot.


YMR is also thrilled to be able to offer15-20 paid summer jobs as part of the Mayor's Youth Summer Employment Program in collaboration with our partners at the Peralta Colleges Foundation. These slots are sure to go by the end of the week, so if you're looking for a job this summer sign up now to ensure your spot.

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February 16th, 2009

Never Will Be Forgotten (Oscar Grant Tribute)

This new documentary produced by Youth Movement Records in Oakland, CA explores the issues surrounding the murder of Oscar Grant by BART police and the effects it's had on youth in the community. The video features YMR member Laron "Ron-G" Blankenship.

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