Local Artists Compete At Shine Saturdays ~ KnoName Media

On October 22, 2011, local artists of different genres competed for a chance to win first place at the first ever Shine Saturdays song competition. This event was presented by SNRG in conjunction with KnoName Media taking place at Jammin Java located in Vienna, Virginia. The whole concept of the event is to provide local, aspiring musicians the opportunity to perform on stage in front of a live audience. A cash prize of $300 was awarded to Dope Inc., a rap duo with two members, Ru and Sammy. Performing alongside them, were Paradise Inya Citi, leading vocalist for popular band, Cultural Affairz and Toua, also a rising talent from the DC area.

I.Speak of SNRG, opened up the show performing just a couple of tracks to tease the audience before the competition. As a surprise, Caila Baby, who's been MIA for a few months now, graced the stage to spit her lyrics from the Hello World remix, done in collaboration with I.Speak.

There were 3 acts that competed. The first act goes by the name, The F.A.M. also known as The Fascinating, Artistic, Musicians consisting of 3 cousins aged 19, 20 and 21. They grew up in Northern, Virginia and began making music out of boredom one day. Taking the stage as the second competitor is a singer from Stafford, Virginia named Jenny Hajduk. She's been singing for about 6 years and has performed in DC at Bella Cafe. The crowd was moved by her performance at one point sticking their lighters in the air as they swayed to sounds of her acoustic guitar. Lastly, to the hit the stage is previously mentioned, Dope Inc. It was quite obvious who the crowd came out to support. Dope Inc. had the biggest reaction, with a loud roar heard outside the venue once they graced the stage. This would be their second live performance, both at Jammin Java.

Proceeding the competition, I.Speak along with the rest of the SNRG family, LAStone and TrakFormer performed their lastest tracks produced by TrakFormer himself with DJ Asu Rock on the turntables. Judging the event was DJ Asu Rock, nationally known musician Sergio and Red, Gold, Green formerly known as The Five One.

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