As if a loaded lineup (Souls of Mischief, Tanya Morgan, Finale, Oddisee, Trinity, Kam Moye and many more) and high quality freebies (see below) weren't enough, Wyatt Cenac and Che Grand have been tapped to host theAudible Treats CMJ Showcase '09. Cenac is a standup comedian, actor and Emmy-winning writer who is best known for his position as a correspondent on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart. Che Grand is a New York-based rapper who recently released the album Everything's Good Ugly. Bay Area DJ King Most has created a special editionMegamix for the Showcase, giving listeners a taste of each of the featured artists in order to whet their appetites for Thursday night and beyond. The excellent Megamix and its track list are below.
Tanya Morgan: "We've Just Arrived"
Illa J: "Are You Listening?"
Finale: "Motor City Music"
Diamond District: "Who I Be"
Show & AG: "Next Level" (Premier's Nyte Tyme Mix)
Sadat X: "Lump Lump"
Souls of Mishief: "LaLaLa"
Jern Eye: "Get Down"
The Showcase has a truckload of amazing sponsors, including a special collaboration with Onitsuka Tiger + tokidoki, who will be providing the first fifty attendees with a variety of great freebies. Lifestyle partners such as District 81 Clothing, Karmaloop, Aerial7 Headphones, Acrylick Clothing, Delicious Vinyl, Interdependent Media, and MYX Music Labelwill be providing free goodies as well.
As an official CMJ-sponsored showcase, up to 50 CMJ badge-holders will be permitted free into the show. Tickets, which can be bought at Fat Beats Records (406 Ave of the Americas in NYC) or at www.SPSounds.com, cost $5 in advance and $10 the day of the show.
