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Given to People in need…

Singers, Freda and Scherrie Payne, whose built a career in music for themselves, are giving back to the community by donating towards vocal scholarships for

three students.

If you feel that all you can do is think about singing then this would be the best thing for you and/ or your child.

Please submit a typed 500 word essay explaining “Why you deserve this singing scholarship at La Voix Studio” by December 4, 2010, along with an application

and an audition video.

We will announce the recipients to the scholarships on Saturday December 11, 2010 at La Voix Studio’s Open House event held from 4 o’clock to 6:30pm.

Applicants must be between the ages of 7 to 27years old.

Applications are available online at www.lavoixstudio.com and please submit your completed applications through our website at www.lavoixstudio.com. You

can also email your submissions directly to [email protected] or

you can mail your submissions directly to:

La Voix Studio

4344 Laurel Canyon suite 4 Studio City Ca. 91604

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The Freda and Scherrie Payne Scholarship for Youth Singers

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Ms. Freda Payne is a prolific singer and actress. Born in Detroit, Michigan, she began singing at the age of 12 years old. Since the start of her career as a young girl, she has worked with many different singers and producers including Quincy Jones, Pearl Bailey, David Guest and Bill Cosby. She also made occasional guest appearances on different television shows including "Merv Griffin" and "Johnny Carson". "Band of Gold”, was her first hit single which gave her a gold record known all over the world in the early 1970s. Ms. Payne worked as an actress in several movies, Broadway, and other theatre productions. She continued her acting career appearing in movies like Private Obsession (1995), Ragdoll (1999), The Nutty Professor II: The Klumps (2000), and Fire & Ice (made-for-TV, 2001). As if that weren’t enough, Freda continues to perform all over the world. Freda recently made her appearance and gave a star performance on the hit show American Idol. And after the recent tragedy in Haiti, legendary producer, Quincy Jones asked her to participate in the remake of a new “We Are the World for Haiti”.

Ms. Scherrie Payne, younger sister of Freda Payne, is from the home of the Motown sound. Ms. Payne is officially recognized as The Supremes' final lead singer, and is featured on many of the Motown record mega hits. A talented writer and performer, Scherrie was discovered by famed producer Eddie Holland (of Holland/Dozier/Holland fame). Before The Supremes, Scherrie was the lead singer of a start up group "Glass House" and is featured on all of their hits on the Invictus label including, "Crumbs off The Table" which she co-wrote. Scherrie has recorded as a solo artist and has had her own hit songs including, "I'm Not In Love" and the famous "One Night Only" which was reintroduced to this generation in the movie “Dream Girls” by R&B recording artist, Beyoncé. Scherrie has worked with many major stars including her sister Freda Payne, George Benson, and Jose Feliciano. In 2000, she joined

and toured in concert with Diana Ross, as a member of Diana Ross and the Supremes on their "Return To Love" tour. While touring, they appeared in several News Magazines and Talk Shows including the “Oprah Winfrey Show”. Today she continues to perform with some of the Former Ladies of the Supremes’ around the world.

La Voix Studio History

La Voix Studio is located in Studio City operated by a top vocal coach and celeb professional singers. The studio offers private vocal lessons with an instructor, group sessions, singer's classes, master classes and online lessons. We

help our students prepare for auditions, expand their range, enhance their power, strengthen their voice and eliminate their breaks, all to gain control and preserve the longevity of their voices.


Given to People in need…Singers, Freda and Scherrie Payne, whose built a career in music for themselves, are giving back to the community by donating towards vocal scholarships. Three students will be chosen and have a chance to win scholarships to pay for their singing education. The 2nd runner up will receive a 50 percent scholarship towards private lessons at La Voix Studio for a year, the 1st runner up will receive a part scholarship for a year which 75 percent of their private voice lessons would be paid for, and the winner with the best essay will win a full scholarship, 100 percent of their private voice lessons will be paid for at La Voix Studio for a year.

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Scholarship for Youth Singers News Letter

L A V O I X S T U D I O

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OCTOBER 2010

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Comments:

Please Completely Fill out the Scholarship Application and return it by Dec 4, 2010 along with an attached 500 word essay.

Birth date Date Applicant Name

Address

Home Phone

Parent (s) Name, if student is a minor

Address

Home Phone

Cell Phone

Last four digits of your social security number Email

Cell Phone

Email Last four digits of your social security number

In case of an emergency, who should we contact? ___________________________________________________ Emergency Contact Phone number _______________________________________________________________ How are you related? __________________________________________________________________________

Are you currently enrolled in school? _____________ If so, what school do you go to? __________________________________ What grade are you in?______________________ Are you enrolled in the music program/ classes at your school? ____________ Are you currently a student at La Voix Studio? _________________ If so, how long have you studied ______________________ How did you hear about us? __________________________________________________________________________________ Is your household income more than 30,000 annually? (If a minor, refer to Parent’s household income) Have you taken voice lessons before? _____________ If so, where and/ or with whom? __________________________________

What is your previous Musical Background/ History?

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What do you think are some of your weakness and strengthens in your voice? __________________________________________

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What would you like to improve in your voice? __________________________________________________________________

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Scholarship Requirements for the typed essay: Please write a 500 word essay explaining why you deserve a La Voix Studio scholarship. Please type and attach your essay using 12 point font and double spaced.

Please tell us briefly what your aspirations are and how do you think this scholarship would help you achieve these goals. Assuming that you are a lucky recipient, where do you see yourself in five years?

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After you have completed your typed 500 word essay explaining “Why you deserve this singing scholarship at La Voix Studio” along with an application, please submit all materials with an

audition video by December 4, 2010.

Requirements 1. Please submit an Audition Video or an Online clip applicant singing one song

of choice.

2. The video clip should be 1 to 2 minutes long

3. Please state your full name in the beginning and end of the video clip.

4. Applicants can sing acapella, with an instrument or to an instrumental track.

5. When you have completed the full application process, please:

- Submit your application online at

www.lavoixstudio.com/student-scholarships.html

- Email your submission to: [email protected]

Or

- Mail your submission to :

4344 Laurel Canyon suite 4 Studio City Ca. 91604

*If you are unable to create a recorded video or online video clip of yourself singing, please call the studio to schedule an audition before December 4, 2010.

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ROC HARDER ENTERTAINMENT, OV’R DA TOP PROMOTIONS, URBAN FEMALE ENT. L.L.C. & MI FOLK ENTERTAINMENT November 3, 2010

Salute the DJ’s Award show 2nd Annual January 2011

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Urban Female Entertainment L.L.C.

1718 Ashley Club Circle Norcross, GA. 30092

Salute The DJ’s Award Show Sponsorship Atlanta, Ga (November 3, 2010)-- RocHarder Magazine, Ov’r Da Top Promotions Urban Female Entertainment LLC & Mi Folk Entertainment is thrilled to announce our 2nd Annual Salute the Djs Award Show Tuesday January 18, 2011 at the Atrium in Stone Mountain GA . The theme for this year is “Djs Make the Record Go Around”. Dj T Roc, Ceo of RocHarder Magazine, RocHarder Djs, and a well known record breaking Dj is adamant in making sure Djs are recognized and appreciated for their contributions to the music business. “For too long Djs have been looked at as the person at the bottom of the totem pole; oh that’s just the Dj, but music will not get played without us, so at least be respectful, and appreciative to the people that can make your dreams come true. Most of us are more than just Djs, we have businesses, we have artists, and we are trying to get it too,” says Dj T Roc. For 1 night only RocHarder Magazine, Urban Female Entertainment LLC, Mifok Entertainment, and Ov’r Da Top Promotions are recognizing those Djs who have exemplified outstanding qualities that reflect the true essence of what it is to be a Dj. This memorable event will include a beat battle in which the winner will receive a feature in the Spring Edition of RocHarder Magazine as well as an opportunity to work with a major artist. There will also be a comedian showcase, performances by surprise celebrities, and awards to honor the DJ’s who RocHarder with everything they do. This event will be promoting the hard work that has been put into the creation of one of the most innovative magazines of our time. We invite all lovers of hip hop and R&B to join us for the first of many. Be powerful. Be Heard. WE ROCHARDER! What: The 2nd Year Anniversary of Salute The Dj’s Award Show Who: RocHarder Magazine, Urban Female Entertainment LLC, Mifok Entertainment, and Ov’r Da Top Promotions When: Tuesday January 18, 2011



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Where: Atrium, 5479 Memorial Dr, Stone Mountain, GA If you’d like more information about the VIP packages, how to enter the Beat Battle, the Performances, or sponsorships, PLEASE SEE PACKAGES BELOW. SALUTE THE DJ AWARDS Event Summary/Fact Sheet “Celebrating the messengers of the music” The goal of THE SALUTE THE DJ’S AWARD SHOW is to restore classic recognition to the disc jockeys that are overlooked for all their daily hard work. We had a massive turnout earlier this year at our first award show, and plan for the award show next year to be even bigger.



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Target Audience Demographics Individual Characteristics: Primarily Men, ages 21-45; Women, ages 21-35 Diverse ethnic groups – this event projects an audience of all ethnicities Education level - All educational levels welcome Average Household Income- All income levels welcome Professionals in the music and other entertainment fields, including: - Independent DJs, MCs; hip-hop artists - Music producers and engineers - Indie and commercial music label owners and management - Radio personalities and urban media professionals (i.e. writers, promoters, sales) Small Business Owners, Entrepreneurs, Freelance Creative Hip-Hop Enthusiasts - Listening to urban, college and Internet radio - Attending music performances and festivals - Subscribers of urban music, fashion and lifestyle publications Interests/Hobbies - Internet users of over two (2) to three (3) hours per day - Avid electronic gamers - Technology consumers (i.e. MP3 players, PDAs, along with common and exclusive cell phone users) - Sports enthusiasts (largely football and basketball) - Alcohol drinkers (i.e. imported beer, whiskey, vodka, tequila) Format of the Salute The DJ’s Award Show Event Red Carpet and door opens at 7pm show starts at 8:30:00pm. There will be live performances which does give artist Time 2 Shine before the show starts. As everyone is coming in and taking pictures, we are allowing artist to perform for an hour. The Actual Show will begin close to 9:30pm/ Location: Atrium, 5479 Memorial Dr, Stone Mountain, GA Frequency: Once a Year (every January) Host & DJ for the night is TBA



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$5,000 Package BRANDING BENEFITS:

Naming rights to the event - presented by “YOUR COMPANY” Inclusion in e-mail invite to over 70,000 industry professionals in

Salute the Djs Award Show monthly bulletin. Printed logo on invitations sent to VIP invites including celebrities and

high profile guests Placement of banners in venue along with a table to set up inside to

promoter your business Sponsorship recognition in all press material Top tier logo featured on all e-marketing materials Logo on www.salutethedjsawardshow.ning.com website with a link to

sponsor website. Top tier logo placement on all printed materials i.e. flyers, posters,

event programs; website www.salutethedjsawardshow.ning.com traffic, circulation of t-shirts, promotional on-air and editorial acknowledgements, printed advertisement exposure and stage mentions at event)

150,000+ - projected number of impressions- quantity based on distribution and posting of all printed materials

ENGAGEMENT BENEFITS:

Printed logo on red-carpet media wall Recognition as a sponsor during the show Ten (10) complementary tickets/entry to venue Ten (10) complimentary t-shirts Early opportunity to brand and position your company through

renewed sponsorship for the next Salute the Djs Award Show event

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Inclusion in e-mail invite to over 70,000 industry professionals in Salute the Djs Award Show monthly bulletin

Printed logo on invitations sent to VIP invites including celebrities and high profile guests

Placement of banners in venue along with a table to set up inside to promoter your business

Sponsorship recognition in all press material Logo on www.salutethedjsawardshow.ning.com website with a link to

sponsor website Secondary tier logo featured on e-marketing materials Secondary tier logo placement all printed materials i.e. flyers,

posters, event programs; website www.salutethedjsawardshow.ning.com traffic, circulation of t-shirts, promotional on-air and editorial acknowledgements, printed advertisement exposure and stage mentions at event)

100,000+ - projected number of impressions (quantity based on distribution and posting of all printed materials


Printed logo on red-carpet media wall Recognition as a sponsor during the show Seven (7) complementary tickets/entry to hospitality suite Seven (7) complimentary t-shirts Early opportunity to brand and position your company through






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Third tier logo featured on e-marketing materials Company recognition on printed advertisements and in editorial

content Sponsorship recognition in all press material Inclusion of product samples or promotional items in gift bag for event

attendees Third tier logo placement all printed materials i.e. flyers, posters,

event programs; website www.salutethedjsawardshow.ning.com traffic, circulation of t-shirts, promotional on-air and editorial acknowledgements, printed advertisement exposure and stage mentions at event)



Printed logo on red-carpet media wall Recognition as a sponsor during the show Five (5) complementary tickets/entry to venue Five (5) complimentary t-shirts Early opportunity to brand and position your company through





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$1000 Package BRANDING BENEFITS:

Inclusion of product samples or promotional items in gift bag for event

attendees Sponsorship recognition in all press material Fourth tier logo placement on printed material i.e. flyers, posters,

event programs; website www.salutethedjsawardshow.ning.com traffic, circulation of t-shirts, promotional on-air and editorial

acknowledgements, printed advertisement exposure and stage mentions at event)



Printed logo on red-carpet media wall Recognition as a sponsor during the show Three (3) complementary tickets/entry to venue Three (3) complimentary t-shirts Early opportunity to brand and position your company through





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$500 Package BRANDING BENEFITS:

Fifth tier logo placement on printed on flyers Sponsorship recognition in all press material Inclusion of product samples or promotional items in gift bag for event

attendees


Printed logo on red-carpet media wall Recognition as a sponsor during the show Two (2) complementary tickets/entry to venue Two (2) complimentary t-shirts We also need sponsors for: T-Shirts, Awards, Flyers, Cd duplication of the Official “Salute The Djs

Award Show” mixtape, gift cards, Gift Bags, Gift bag gifts, Printing of the step-repeat banner

$100 Package Branding Benefits: Logo placement on banner, and mentions through out show

We also need sponsors for:

-T-Shirts, Awards, Flyers, CD duplication for the “Dj Award Show Mixtape” (2000 copies), Design and print of CD covers for the Mixtape” Gift Bags, Gift bag gifts, Printing of the step-repeat banner

Sponsorship Packages four Our Annual DJ Award Show



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The above packages are offered through financial commitments or cross promotional/media sponsorship valuing the selected amount. Please inquire about specialized sponsorship opportunities. Participating Dj’s includes:

Roc Harder, Superfriends, Hood Hard, Core Dj’s, Hood Rich, Shadeville, Tj’s Dj’s, Cool Running’s, Hitmann, X Squad, Fleet, Slip-n-Slide, Future Star, & Go Dj’s.

Relevant Information:

At the DJ award show this past January with RocHarder Magazine we had (to name some of many): Bo P, Shawty Shawty, Crum.com, Grand Hustle, Young Joc, Young LA, Shawty Low, Crime Mob, Big Bank Black, Aneeka Jenkins, The Shop Boys, Bliss, The Rich Kids, Travis Porter, Reemo Rod, Kaye Marie, Clay Evans, and a host f DJ’s. COORDINATOR, INFORMATION & CONTACTS MuLegend (Urban Female Entertainment L.L.C) 770-560-0273 or Fax 770-368-8431 Lady Shack (Ov’r Da Top Promotions/Roc Harder Ent.) 770-676-8932 Que (Mi Folk Entertainment) 404-454-7277 www.salutethedjsawardshow.ning

Company email: [email protected]

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Sponsorship Form Business Name: _______________________________________________________________ Name to be listed (if different from above) __________________________________________ Contact Person: ________________________________________________________________ Phone:______________________________ Fax: _____________________________________ Email: _____________________________Website: ___________________________________ Mailing Address: _______________________________________________________________ City:______________________________________ State: ______________ZIP:_____________ Description of Sponsorship: ________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ Value: $________________________ Checks/Money Orders can be made out to Urban Female Entertainment L.L.C. or Credit/Debit Cards can be used via Pay-pal to [email protected] I have read the Salute the Dj Awards 2nd Annual Show for Cross-Promotional Media Sponsorship. I authorize the coordinators of the Salute the DJ award Show to use my business name and or logo in any media format for pre/post marketing this event. I am aware that if I don’t commit to the fulfillment of this agreement, my media sponsorship can be revoked/non-valid. This agreement is noted confidential. By signing below, this constitutes a legal binding agreement on the terms listed within. Initial____________ ________________________________________ Print Name _______________________________________ Date: __________________ Signature of Media Representative _________________________________________ Print Name ___________________________________________ Date: ____________________ Signature of representative of one of our representatives Please note: You can mail or fax to 770-368-8431 OR scan and email this entire signed form

Thank you for your time and attention to these materials and we are looking forward to another successful Salute the DJ’s Award Show!!

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