Scion has announced Mookie Jones from Houston, Texas as the winner of “The Prospect,” a contest to help unsigned emcees get their voices heard and their talent recognized.

Jones’ entry was one of more than 1,500 submissions for the contest, which asked artists to submit their fiercest song to www.scionprospect.com, with the hopes of developing an original song with a track by super producer Hi-Tek. The prize also includes a video shoot produced by Scion. (more…)

XM and MySpace today announced the launch of “Show Us What Ya Got!,” a coast-to-coast online search for the hottest unsigned hip-hop and R&B music talent, beginning now.

Aspiring hip-hop and/or R&B artists are encouraged to submit their original song for the opportunity to perform at The Mix Show Power Summit, the industry’s premier event, in October, where one grand prize winner will receive a mix tape created in coordination with a high profile DJ, on-air XM appearance and more. (more…)

On July 23, VH1.com launched “THE SCORE,” an online search to find the best, undiscovered hip hop producer in the country. VH1 will give one lucky producer the opportunity to heat up VH1’s fourth annual hip hop celebration by awarding him or her with the opportunity to create and produce the official score of the annual, televised event.

The winning score will be used during the broadcast of “VH1 Hip Hop Honors.” The creator will receive show credit and the opportunity to be mentored by an industry executive/producer during a session where the winning score will be professionally produced. (more…)

Established in 2006 The World Rap Championships is a global 2on2 Rap Battle League broadcast exclusively online on www.jumpoff.tv. Three hundred rappers across 8 divisions participate in more than 500 battles (60 hours) over a 5 month season for a chance to win a place in the $50,000 PlayOffs in Las Vegas.

This unique tag team format takes place before a select industry crowd at secret warehouse and rooftop locations across 8 city divisions; New York, Los Angeles, Detroit, Atlanta, Houston, Toronto(Canada), London(UK) and Melbourne(Australia). (more…)

Scion has announced ten finalists for “The Prospect,” a contest to help unsigned emcees get their voices heard. The winner will work with super producer Hi-Tek to develop their song and shoot a video produced by Scion.

The artist, music video, and song will be promoted and launched online and in the press through an innovative marketing program designed to increase the artist’s exposure. (more…)