Know a young musican? Chalkbeat’s back-to-school rap contest is here.
School is almost back in session, and Chalkbeat Philadelphia wants to know which of Philadelphia’s young lyricists can lay down some bars about the school system. Entries will be judged by Amir ‘The Bul Bey’ Richardson , whose music has been featured on “Abbott Elementary” and WHYY’s…
Philadelphia's Chalkbeat newspaper is launching a back-to-school rap competition for young musicians. The contest invites aspiring lyricists aged 19 and under to create original verses focusing on the city's public school system. The judges, Amir 'The Bul Bey' Richardson, a musician featured on "Abbott Elementary" and WHYY's Albie's Elevator, will evaluate entries based on lyrics, musicality, and performance.
First prize includes three hours of recording time at Marsten House Recording studios and a spot in their Saturday rap battle. A runner-up will receive three hours at Audeoboi Studios. Submissions must be posted on Instagram by Sept. 7, tagging the contest's official accounts and including the lyrics, name, school, and grade level.
The rap should be educational, inspiring, or promoting anti-violence, avoiding profanity, violence, and artificial intelligence.
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