Universal/Motown multi-platinum-selling, Grammy award-winning singer/songwriter/actress Erykah Badu takes the spotlight with her new album New Amerykah. Erykah Badu has enlisted some of the most talented, underground producers and engineers in the hip-hop game to support her fourth studio album in seven years, including producer 9th Wonder, Madlib, Sa-Ra Creative Partners, Karriem Riggins, and a host of others. "The music is the star," says Erykah, "I just laid down my vocals and let the music breathe while the melodies tell the stories."

Emerging and established DJ's, producers/beat makers, and musicians can get in the mix as part of Erykah Badu "Real Thang" campaign and contest. Just download the acappella version of "Real Thang", originally produced by Madlib, and remix it. .Creativity is key, so all types of remixes are welcomed (hip-hop, r&b/soul, house, broken beat, rock, reggae, etc.). Produced buzz track "Real Thang" is a special buzz track which does not appear on New Amerykah.

The grand winner will receive:


A top of the line DJ package from Stanton and professional speakers from KRK
Become a member of the 1200Squad.com
Have a remix blasted out to all of the 1200Squad radio, mix show, and mix tape dj's
Have the remix featured on the Cornerstone Mixtape and Suite 903
Win a subscription to Remix Magazine and a VIP pass to an upcoming Remix Hotel
Remix will be featured on Erykah Badu's Myspace page, on Okayplayer, and on Fusicology

Two runners up will receive:


A gear package from Stanton
Become a member of the 1200Squad.com
Win a subscription to Remix Magazine
Remix will be featured on Erykah Badu's Myspace page and on Okayplayer
Log onto Remix Magazine to learn more about the contest and to download the acappella:
http://www.remixmag.com