This past weekend all roads led to Atlanta, GA for a unique learning experience encompassed with music industry pioneers and harbingers of change at this years’ Revolt Summit.
Revolt Summit brought together a range of esteemed creatives and like-minded personnel for one weekend riddled with an experiential opportunity to learn, network and observe some of the key players that influence the culture that prompts trends, Hip-hop.
Sean “P Diddy” Combs’ oasis of information exchange warranted a devoted erudition on the subject matter of what tangible skills are required to excel as a freethinking being in today’s erratic world.
To be cognizant of political boundaries isn’t enough.
To exemplify a one-sided perspective on modern day agendas and practical rationale isn’t enough either, but as best referenced by Trap the Vote panelist Killer Mike “The most important thing is self-organizing“.
That one sentiment virtually typify’s the premise behind the Revolt Summit – we have to prioritize our own understanding before we can even attempt to understand a world that we’re apart of. If you are ill-equipped in understanding yourself, it’ll only be that much harder to understand any endeavor you’re involved with.
Aside from the political banter and opinion-based raillery experienced on Day 3 (Saturday, Sept. 14) of Revolt Summit weekend, the other two days didn’t lack any substance with regard to shared information.
Day 1 (Thursday, Sept. 12) featured an array of keynote speakers and panel-lead discussions surrounding the topics of (included but not limited to) technological advancement in the digital age, monetizing social media and entrepreneurship.
This day also shed light on the behind the scenes play-makers, the wordsmith’s with a lethal penmanship that played an integral role in the creative process for some of the timeless ballads that have defined an era with the They Sung It, I Wrote It panel featuring – Bryan Michael Cox, Catherine Brewton, Ester Dean, Sean Garrett and The-Dream.
Tech is defiantly the future and Hip-hop is the catalyst that drives innovation in modern day society, it’s only right that you intertwine both worlds to truly develop a sound understanding on the forthcoming times that lie ahead.
The digitally astute will prevail as we continue to advance towards an interconnected age of communication – the first day of Revolt Summit did a tremendous job at highlighting what core knowledge is required to enhance your brand and amplify your audience to the utmost degree with the Code in Color:Tech Panel featuring Delane Parnell, Isa Watson, Jasmine Crowe, Jewel Burks Solomon and Joyner Lucas.
Day 2 (Friday, Sept. 13) welcomed attendees with an assorted range of top music executives and industry game-changers that have more than solidified themselves as a force within their respective field.
From the likes of Chris Broussard – internationally-known sports analyst and commentator – and DJ Drama, the revered DJ/Executive that has transcended the careers of some noteworthy talents in music, both of which championed the HBCU:Culture Has Transcended panel, the second day at Revolt Summit was a refreshing take on the importance of black existence and it’s power.
Music executives Amber Grimes (Capitol Records), Ebonie Ward (Emagen Entertainment Group), Meezy and Tunde Balogun (LVRN) gathered for an encapsulating conversation about spearheading the role as trailblazers within their own profession native to The Peach State.
Roc Nation’s Lenny S and Interscope Records‘ Caroline “Baroline” Diaz joined Ryan Press (President of A&R for Warner/Chappell Music), Zoe Young (Epic Records) and Ericka Coutler (Epic Records) for a unique dialogue exchange centered around the music industry’s proclaimed gatekeepers. Attendees were presented the opportunity to engulf themselves in a resource of experienced-based knowledge built on artist growth and development.
Quality Control’s own Kevin “Coach K” Lee and Pierre “P” Thomas unpacked a conversation centered on The Making of: Quality Control with added insight from fellow Atlantan 2 Chainz. These two change agents created a blueprint for success that is sure to redefine the perceptive notion of how to innovate the industry moving forward and provided free-game to anyone that would listen.
There’s so much more that could be said, so much more that could be covered regarding the tangibles received from attending Revolt Summit. It was more than an experience, Revolt Summit was like a think tank of black excellence encompassed with taste-makers and industry bellwethers alike. The experienced-based perspectives and insightful rebuttals that draw solicitous appeal for the culture provided context to shedding light on a platform that advocates change.
Thank you Revolt Summit, see you in Los Angeles next month.
