PRESS RELEASE
June 11th, 2012 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
104.1 The Beat Presents Tyga at the Oak Mountain Amphitheater on July 20th
Who: Tyga with Special Guest Future, and a local artist TBD via talent contest at 1041beat.com What: 104.1 The Beat’s “Summer Block Party” - A performance by Hip Hop stars Tyga and Future. Also, 104.1 The Beat will give a local artist a chance to perform before the show at Oak Mountain Amphitheatre. The artist will be chosen via a contest held at 1041beat.com, and based on listener/website visitor votes. When: July 20th, 2012 @ 8pm Where: Oak Mountain Amphitheater in Pelham, AL Why: 104.1 The Beat is celebrating summer with a special concert from Tyga and Future. We’re also giving a local artist a chance to perform at the show before TYGA and Future to help launch their career and call attention to their music.
Birmingham, AL, June 11th, 2012: 104.1 The Beat presents the first ever “Summer Block Party” featuring Tyga and Future at the Oak Mountain Amphitheater on July 29th, 2012 at 8pm. In addition to promoting the concert, the station will also give a local artist an opportunity to perform before the big concert. The local artist will be chosen via a competition hosted at 1041beat.com, and voted on by listeners/website visitors of 1041beat.com
Keith Allen, Program Director for 104.1 The Beat, explains how the station feel about the concert:
“We are so excited that Tyga has decided to perform in our area, and we’re thankful for the opportunity to present this concert as the 104.1 The Beat Summer Block Party. 104.1 The Beat continues to show it’s the best choice for Hip Hop and R&B in Birmingham by working with artists like Tyga. By giving a local artist a chance to perform by the show, we’re also showing our commitment to showcasing local talent and music.”
About Tyga From Tyga’s Official Record Label Website (http://www.youngmoneyhq.com):
“Tyga has established himself in the mainstream market with hits such as “Far Away” and “Rack City“, which helped his debut album on Young Money, Careless World: Rise of the Last King, debut in the top 5 of Billboard’s album chart. T-Raw is currently promoting his album on his own headlining tour that he plans to take overseas in the summer.”
About 104.1 The Beat: 104.1 The Beat is Birmingham’s Home for Hip Hop and R&B in Birmingham, AL. 104.1 The Beat’s personalities include Big Nat, Uptown Angela, T-Roy, and Chris Michaels. 104.1 The Beat is owned by Clear Channel Media + Entertainment of Birmingham and can be heard streaming online at iHeartradio.com.
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