RAP COALITION IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT ARTISTS' ADVOCACY GROUP DEDICATED TO THE SUPPORT, EDUCATION, PROTECTION, AND UNIFICATION OF RAP ARTISTS, PRODUCERS, AND DJs.
WE BELIEVE IT'S TIME FOR HIP HOP ARTISTS TO TAKE CONTROL OF THEIR OWN ART FORM!
THE PURPOSE:
Rap Coalition, a not-for-profit organization, keeps artists from being unfairly exploited. Since rap music has become profitable, many artists are being taken advantage of, portrayed unfairly, and abused by the media, the industry, managers, and record labels. Rap Coalition protects rappers, producers, and DJs, from this hostile environment, and provides artists with a place to turn when they need help or support, at no cost to them. We are an artists' advocacy group dedicated to the support, education, protection, and unification of hip hop artists, similar to a union.
According to the Recording Industry Association Of America (RIAA), rap music accounted for over a billion dollars in sales again last year. As long as rap music is profitable without rappers having control or power in the industry, rap artists will continue to be underpaid compared to other artists, mistreated by certain managers and some record companies, exploited by anyone who can profit from them, and abused by the media (not to mention the added frustration of being a person of color in America, which includes the majority of rap acts). It's time to stop accepting this as staus quo!
In March of 1992, a "watch dog" group called RAP COALTION was established. The object of this organization is multi-faceted:
INFORMATION:
-to offer educational programs and information relating to the rap music industry in order to create a solid understanding of how the music industry works. Knowledge is power, and if artists are knowledeable about the industry, know what to expect, and understand what's fair and acceptable, there is less chance for exploitation.
UNITY:
-to bring together different artists who have similar needs and situations, enabling them to help each other. There are many trustworthy people in this industry willing to share information and experiences.
-to establish forums where rap artists can have dialog and exchange ideas and information with each other.
SUPPORT:
-to access leagl help for artists, whether consisting of finding a trustworthy entertainment lawyer, reviewing contracts, or obtaining releases from current unsatisfactory situations. There are reputable entertainment attorneys who are willing to help artists for reduced fees or at no charge, especially to get the artist out of a bad situation.
Wendy Day, who founded Rap Coalition, has been an avid rap fan since the late 70s and brings a strong business background to the organization along with strength, commitment, and determination. With experience in media, advertising, marketing, and public relations, she has an irreverent take-no-prisoners attitude towards her role as organizer. The main priority is to continue to make this a strong and supportive organization with a unified goal: to support and protect rap artists, producers, and DJs! Rap Coalition is not-for-profit, and funded through its membership, its founder, and through donations from outside the music industry.
How do you get involved? All you need to do is email us at [email protected].... It doesn't matter if you are signed or unsigned, where you're from or where you're at, whether you've been rhyming, making beats, or DJing for years or minutes; as long as you are an artist who takes the music business seriously, we're here for you. If you are in need of help, just call....we've got your back!!!
Rap Coalition is run by artists and for artists ONLY!!!
[email protected]
WE BELIEVE IT'S TIME FOR HIP HOP ARTISTS TO TAKE CONTROL OF THEIR OWN ART FORM!
THE PURPOSE:
Rap Coalition, a not-for-profit organization, keeps artists from being unfairly exploited. Since rap music has become profitable, many artists are being taken advantage of, portrayed unfairly, and abused by the media, the industry, managers, and record labels. Rap Coalition protects rappers, producers, and DJs, from this hostile environment, and provides artists with a place to turn when they need help or support, at no cost to them. We are an artists' advocacy group dedicated to the support, education, protection, and unification of hip hop artists, similar to a union.
According to the Recording Industry Association Of America (RIAA), rap music accounted for over a billion dollars in sales again last year. As long as rap music is profitable without rappers having control or power in the industry, rap artists will continue to be underpaid compared to other artists, mistreated by certain managers and some record companies, exploited by anyone who can profit from them, and abused by the media (not to mention the added frustration of being a person of color in America, which includes the majority of rap acts). It's time to stop accepting this as staus quo!
In March of 1992, a "watch dog" group called RAP COALTION was established. The object of this organization is multi-faceted:
INFORMATION:
-to offer educational programs and information relating to the rap music industry in order to create a solid understanding of how the music industry works. Knowledge is power, and if artists are knowledeable about the industry, know what to expect, and understand what's fair and acceptable, there is less chance for exploitation.
UNITY:
-to bring together different artists who have similar needs and situations, enabling them to help each other. There are many trustworthy people in this industry willing to share information and experiences.
-to establish forums where rap artists can have dialog and exchange ideas and information with each other.
SUPPORT:
-to access leagl help for artists, whether consisting of finding a trustworthy entertainment lawyer, reviewing contracts, or obtaining releases from current unsatisfactory situations. There are reputable entertainment attorneys who are willing to help artists for reduced fees or at no charge, especially to get the artist out of a bad situation.
Wendy Day, who founded Rap Coalition, has been an avid rap fan since the late 70s and brings a strong business background to the organization along with strength, commitment, and determination. With experience in media, advertising, marketing, and public relations, she has an irreverent take-no-prisoners attitude towards her role as organizer. The main priority is to continue to make this a strong and supportive organization with a unified goal: to support and protect rap artists, producers, and DJs! Rap Coalition is not-for-profit, and funded through its membership, its founder, and through donations from outside the music industry.
How do you get involved? All you need to do is email us at [email protected].... It doesn't matter if you are signed or unsigned, where you're from or where you're at, whether you've been rhyming, making beats, or DJing for years or minutes; as long as you are an artist who takes the music business seriously, we're here for you. If you are in need of help, just call....we've got your back!!!
Rap Coalition is run by artists and for artists ONLY!!!
[email protected]
