Rhymesayers: Independent Since Day One Sxsw 2015 Panel

Rhymesayers: Independent Since Day One Moderator: Kevin Beacham (Rhymesayers Project Manager) Panelists: - Siddiq Sayers (Rhymesayers CEO) - Jason "J Bird" Cook (Rhymesayers General Manager) - Slug (Rhymesayers Artist) - Evidence (Rhymesayers Artist) - deM atlaS (Rhymesayers Artist) Panel Overview: In celebration of the label's 20th Year Anniversary in 2015, the Rhymesayers staff and artists will discuss the path of turning a passion into a successful business model. Starting from point zero (or less than), the founders of the Rhymesayers Label had no music industry experience and limited business backgrounds, but filled with passion and determination they were able to cultivate and invigorate a local following. Over the course of a few years they were able to grow that following regionally, nationally and eventually globally. This discussion will revisit the continual evolution of our story; the challenges and the successes. WHEN: March 19, 2015 at 5:00 PM WHERE: SXSW - Austin Convention Center; Room 18ABC ACCESS: Music Badge, Platinum Badge, Artist Wristband MORE INFO: http://bit.ly/RSESXSW