Sponsors Update...

Many thanks to the newest sponsor for 2010's events.

Blue Coffee Cafe stands as a testament to the long standing community atmosphere the Downtown Durham area has to offer . The restaurant has been open for over 6 years and offers made to order sandwiches, fresh ground coffee, and pastries made by area bakeries. The restaurant also has a full service catering company.

Blue Coffee will be providing food for the teens during the daytime events on March 13. We appreciate their support of 2010's events.

For more information on Blue Coffee Cafe and to view their menu, visit their website.

For more information on 2010 SOHIPOTOME Women In Hip Hop events including performances, media inquires and sponsorships email womenofhiphop@gmail.com.

2010 SOHIPOTOME Women In Hip Hop Honoree...

SOHIPOTOME Women In Hip Hop is pleased to announce the second Honoree for 2010. We acknowledge the importance of recognizing up and coming individuals who are making an impact in the industry.

Lanisha Renee is the C.E.O. LR Consulting Enterprises, LLC, Executive Director P.I.T.C. and host/producer of Spotlight TV. She began her career in the entertainment industry as a full-time life style model 7 years ago. In between that time she obtained a BA in Business Management and is currently pursuing an MBA in Business and Public Relations, co-hosted (2) online internet radio shows and hosted/produced (2) radio shows of her own (Waking up w/Ms Rene & Spotlight Radio/TV on Collabo Muzik Radio and Mixshow Blast.

Lanisha is the former Operations Manager for Makin' It Magazine and RASHA Entertainment. When asked about the difficulties of owning your own business, Lanisha stated it can be difficult to maintain without a sense of direction, but she has also learned that creating and maintaining great - productive business relationships will keep any one's business growing and thriving.

To learn more about LR Consulting LLC click here.

For more information on 2010 SOHIPOTOME events email womenofhiphop@gmail.com.

Sponsors Update...

Many thanks to the newest sponsor of 2010's events. NightLight Club in Chapel Hill, NC is a performance space and all ages night club that features experimental music, video, art shows, dance parties, ping pong tables and more!! NightLight is the only female owned-night club in Chapel Hill. We appreciate their full support of 2010's events.

For more information on NightLight and to book events there, visit their website.

For more information on 2010 SOHIPOTOME Women In Hip Hop events including performances, media inquries and sponsorships email womenofhiphop@gmail.com.

2010 SOHIPOTOME Full Events Schedule...

FULL SCHEDULE
Thursday March 4: SOHIPOTOME Women In Hip Hop Radio Special

**Old School Night**
@ WXYC 89.3 FM Chapel Hill, NC
9 PM - 12 MN

Thursday March 11: SOHIPOTOME Women In Hip Hop Radio Special

**New School Night**
@ WXYC 89.3 FM Chapel Hill, NC
9 PM - 12 MN
**5th Anniversary Of The Women In Hip Hop Radio Special**

Friday March 12: 2010 SOHIPOTOME Weekend Kickoff
@ Night Light Club Chapel Hill, NC
9:30 PM - 2:00 AM

Saturday March 13: 2010 SOHIPOTOME Presents B.A.B.Y.: The Building A Better You Program
Panels For Teens: Self Esteem, Body Image, Relationships, Peer Pressure, Entrepreneurship & The Entertainment Busines
Teen Rip The Runway!
Teen Talent Showcase
@ Durham Arts Council Durham, NC
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Saturday March 13: 2010 SOHIPOTOME Women In Hip Hop
Honors & Concert
@ Durham Arts Council Durham, NC
8:00 PM - 12:00 MN

For More Information On Performances **Limited Slots Available**, Media Inquires, Hotel Information & Sponsorships Email
womenofhiphop@gmail.com.

2010 SOHIPOTOME x B.A.B.Y. In The News...

2010 SOHIPOTOME Women In Hip Hop events were covered in a news story on WCHL Chapel Hill, NC. The interview aired on WCHL Monday February 15. There is also a news article posted on WCHL's website. It is media outlets such as WCHL that are helping to spread the word about 2010 SOHIPOTOME and The Building A Better You Program's work in the community. We appreciate their support.

To read the article click here.

Sponsors Update...

Many thanks to the newest sponsors of 2010's events.
Star Wear Clothing is a clothing store located in Raleigh's Triangle Town Center Mall. Star Wear offers the latest fashions and accessories for both the professional and urban woman. Conceited Clothing Designs is a local fashion label and is based in Raleigh as well. Conceited Clothing offers exclusive and custom designs to fit people of all sizes.

Both Star Wear Clothing and Conceited Clothing will be providing the designs during the SOHIPOTOME Features B.A.B.Y. Teen Rip. The. Runway. event on Saturday March 13.

Please visit Star Wear Clothing located in Triangle Town Center Mall on the Lower Level, CU-2122.
We are appreciative of both Star Wear Clothing and Conceited Clothing for their support of 2010's events.

For more information on 2010 SOHIPOTOME Women In Hip Hop events including performances, media inquries and sponsorships email womenofhiphop@gmail.com.

Sponsors Update...

Many thanks to the newest sponsor for 2010's event.

The Triangle Tribune is North Carolina's only Sunday paper that specifically targets African-American market, serving the Raleigh, Cary, Durham and Chapel Hill area since 1998. The Triangle Tribune is minority-owned, locally published, and is a solely -wned subsidiary of The Charlotte Post Publishing Company, Inc. (Charlotte, NC).

The Triangle Tribune reaches a readership of 12,000. Their papers are distributed each week through direct distribution to more than 65 black churches, paid subscriptions and rack sales.

To learn more about the Triangle Tribune and for subscription information
check out their website.

We are appreciative of The Triangle Tribune for their support of 2010's event.

For more information on 2010 SOHIPOTOME Women In Hip Hop events including performances, media inquries and sponsorships email womenofhiphop@gmail.com.

Artists: Submit Your Tracks For The Radio Special...

Calling all female rappers! Now is the time to submit your tracks for the 2010 SOHIPOTOME Women In Hip Hop Radio Special. 2010 marks the 5th year of the women in hip hop radio special. The women in hip hop radio special airs every March exclusively on WXYC 89.3 FM Chapel Hill, NC. While female rappers may not be heard regularly on commercial FM radio, there are plenty of artists releasing material on the independent and underground scene.

2010's SCHEDULE:
Thursday March 4, 2010: SOHIPOTOME Women In Hip Hop Radio Special. 9PM-12MN. **Old School Night**
Tune in to hear music from the female rappers from the 80s and 90s. This night dedicated to the female rappers who blazed the trail for today's artists. Click here to view the playlist from 2008's women in hip hop radio special.

Thursday March 11, 2010: SOHIPOTOME Women In Hip Hop Radio Special. 9PM-12MN. **New School Night
Tune in to hear music from female rappers of today.

The team is working to make 2010's radio special....well, special. Be sure to tune in for several surprises!

Live online streaming will be available on WXYC's website.

2010 SOHIPOTOME Women In Hip Hop Honoree...

SOHIPOTOME Women In Hip Hop is pleased to announce the first Honoree for 2010. Terri Sherman started working in the music industry in 2004 for the Northeast Florida Record Pool as the Director of Public Relations. Currently Ms. Sherman is the CEO of Sherman Entertainment Enterprises. A subsidiary of her company is The Sessions, a premier event for music producers. The Sessions has garnered participation from Jon Wilkes (drummer from the band Red Jumpsuit Apparatus); Maestro (Grammy Award-winning producer); Keith Kennedy (VP of TJ’s DJ’s Record Pool) and many others. In addition to running her own company Ms. Sherman works for Lex Marketing and Promotions. Lex Marketing and Promotions is the top marketing and promotions company in Florida.

Speaking of her many roles, Ms. Sherman says, “I have enjoyed every position I have played in this business. Each stop along this path has prepared me for the next so I feel that everything I have done has been necessary to position me where I am now. I love what I do—that day that I no longer love it will be the day that I walk away.” Equipped with invaluable experience and relationships, Ms. Sherman looks to continue making strides in the music and entertainment industries.

To learn more about The Sessions Producer's events click here.

For more information on 2010 SOHIPOTOME events email womenofhiphop@gmail.com.

2010 SOHIPOTOME Goals...

The team is continuosly planning for 2010's events. The goals for this year are to:
1. Recognize & Honor Women In & Of Hip Hop Whose Work Positively Moves The Culture Forward
Beginning today, each week the blog will feature one of 2010's Honorees who will be recognized during the SOHIPOTOME Honors & Concert on Saturday March 13. There are several amazing women who are a part of this year's honorees. Be sure to check back regularly to see who the 2010 SOHIPOTOME Honorees are.

2. Bridge The Gap To The Next Generation In Hip Hop
To achieve this goal, 2010 SOHIPOTOME is partnering with the Building A Better You Program {B.A.B.Y.}. B.A.B.Y. is a life skills development and fashion program for preteen and teen girls. B.A.B.Y. began in 2003 and teaches teens to become focused, driven and confident in a dynamic society.

On Saturday March 13 during the SOHIPOTOME Features B.A.B.Y. events, there will be several panels for teens on topics including Peer Pressure, Self Esteem, Relationships and Body Image. There will also be a Teen Rip.The.Runway. event and a Teen Talent Showcase. We are excited to have the B.A.B.Y. program be included as part of 2010's events.
To learn more about the B.A.B.Y. visit their website.

Email womenofhiphop@gmail.com for more information on 2010's events!

Hotel Information...

Need lodging? We have a special/group rate in Durham, NC for Friday March 12 and Saturday March 13.

Rooms must be reserved by Sunday February 28 to receive the special rate.

Email womenofhiphop@gmail.com for more information!

2010 SOHIPOTOME Full Events Schedule...

FULL SCHEDULE

Thursday March 11: SOHIPOTOME Women In Hip Hop Radio Special
@ WXYC 89.3 FM Chapel Hill, NC
9 PM - 12 MN
**5th Anniversary Of The Women In Hip Hop Radio Special**

Friday March 12: 2010 SOHIPOTOME Weekend Kickoff
@ Night Light Club Chapel Hill, NC
9:30 PM - 2:00 AM

Saturday March 13: 2010 SOHIPOTOME Presents B.A.B.Y.: The Building A Better You Program
Panels For Teens: Self Esteem, Body Image, Relationships, Peer Pressure
Teen Rip The Runway!
Teen Talent Showcase
@ Durham Arts Council Durham, NC
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Saturday March 13: 2010 SOHIPOTOME Women In Hip Hop
Honors & Concert
@ Durham Arts Council Durham, NC
8:00 PM - 12:00 MN

For More Information On Performances **Limited Slots Available**, Media Inquires, Hotel Information & Sponsorships Email
womenofhiphop@gmail.com.

Meet The 2010 SOHIPOTOME Official Producer...

The official Producer of The 2010 SOHIPOTOME mixtape is Tasha S of Charlotte, NC. Tasha S is an accomplished producer of several mixtapes, writes for Yo! Raps Magazine and also serves up the latest entertainment news, music and more over at SheBloggin.com and DJ B Lord's KarolinaSouth website.

To learn more about Tasha S, click here.

For more information on 2010's events email womenofhiphop@gmail.com.

Meet The 2010 SOHIPOTOME Official DJ...

The official DJ of 2010 SOHIPOTOME events is DJ Gemz of the DMV. She is also the official DJ of the Tri-City Suns ABA Mens Professional Basketball Team.

To learn more about DJ Gemz, click here. Many thanks to TheMissEducation.com for their support of 2010 SOHIPOTOME!

For more information on 2010's events email womenofhiphop@gmail.com.

Meet The 2010 SOHIPOTOME Official Host...

The official Host of 2010 SOHIPOTOME events is Vonyetta of Hot 103. FM WXHT Columbia, SC.

To learn more about Vonyetta, click here. Many thanks to Lake and Moore PR for their support of 2010 SOHIPOTOME.

For more information on 2010's events email womenofhiphop@gmail.com.

Advance Online Ticket Purchase Now Available...

Advanced online ticket purchases are now available to all of 2010's events!

Visit the EventBrite page to purchase tickets securely online.

For more information on performances, vendors, media inquires and sponsorships email womenofhiphop@gmail.com.

Many thanks to the newest sponsor for 2010's event.

GeeChee One Magazine is the urban guide to GeeChee Living. GeeChee One's mission is to educate, inspire, and entertain readers through the pages of it's magazines, events, shows, seminars, commercials, videos, mixtapes, and more. They feature entertaining interviews with indie and signed artists, relevant articles that speak of the issues that affect our people, showcase businesses that serve our communities, and so much more.

Visit GeeChee One Magazine's website for more information about their movement.

For more information on sponsorships and performances for 2010's event email womenofhiphop@gmail.com.