The Million DJ March
Historic Music Event Takes DC by Storm
From August 28 to 30, 2008, DJs for around the nation descended on Washington D.C. to celebrate their contributions to the music industry. Complete with speeches from founding DJs and Civil Rights activists, a celebrity basketball game, red carpet events, and performances by some of the industry’s most sought after artists, the event turned out to be the physical manifestation of the motto: “If not one, then nothing.”
A. Shaw & DJs March On D.C.
“DJs do not get recognized for the work that they do. Labels and major businesses who reap the rewards of default publicity, need to pay more attention and give more recognition to DJs for the promotion they provide,” said A. Shaw, the event’s founder.
“The march, which has already been approved by both civil rights activist and those who founded the Million Man March, has already caught the attentions of thousands of DJs and DJ organizations,” Shaw continued. “The Million DJ March will express the history of the culture and show appreciation to the people that are truly the back bone of the music and entertainment.”
According to Shaw, DJs are the “filters” that get the product to the masses and are not earning the compensation they deserve. With intentions of helping to establish industry standards and “create future economic safety” for all DJs, the event turned out to be just that and much more.
Performances & Appearances at Million DJ March
With the entire event being broadcast live on XM Satellite’s 66 Raw station, the venue turned out to be a ripe location for both new and veteran acts to shine. Saturday’s schedule consisted of speeches by The Wondertwinz, Jazzy Jay, Jeannie Jones, Superstar Jay, Chuck T, CL of Digiwaxx, B Mack of Foundation Magazine (the first and only full-size mixtape magazine), DJ Nabs, DJ Reg West, Roger Toussint and many others.
Intermissions featured live performances by artists and DJs like KRS One, Dirty Harry, Joell Ortiz, Saigon, Keith Murray, Cory Gunz, Bang Bang Boogie, DJ Famous, Kia Shine, Gillie Da Kid, Nina B, and breakout “hiprock&soulacoustic&b” star Reina Williams.
Who Is Reina Williams?
Born in Baltimore, MD, Reina Williams mixes her raspy Lauren Hill/Nina Simonesque vocals with original beats and eclectic sounds to create everything from soulful ballads to bass booming hip hop anthems.
As a singer, songwriter, rapper, producer, engineer, and performer, Reina's work has been featured on MTV’s “Punk’d” and the “Bones” DVD Vol. 1.
Reina took the stage at the historic event and laid claim to her place in the industry with the intense passion of a seasoned vet.
Witness the rebirth Reina's unique brand of hip-hop/soul at www.myspace.com/reinawilliams.
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