[Video] Got Beats? Enter Round One of the 2011 Sound Battle Royale

This is my homegirl, Tonika’s baby and it’s FANTASTIC. Read on for details:

Know a dope producer? Think they got what it takes to battle with Canada’s best? Tell them to register for Sound Battle Royale today!

Watch 32 producers battle in 4 shows for the grand prize of $2000 in cash and prizes.

Where do producers sign up?
Sign up online at www.soundbattleroyale.com

When is the deadline?
Deadline for Round 1 has been extended to May 6, 2011.

What Is SBR?
Sound Battle Royale is Canada’s only live beat battle series. We’re looking for 32 of the dopest, most hungriest producers to battle it out in 4 shows for a chance to win over $2000 in cash and prizes. Last year’s judges included Tone Mason, Rich Kidd (Ridgeway Ent), Big Pops (Northern Profit) and Jake One (Rhymesayers Ent).

What do you mean a LIVE beat battle?
Exactly what we mean. You tell us what gear you need and we set up a studio on stage for you to battle it out with 31 other producers with your dopest sh-t. For more details about the beat challenges, check out www.soundbattleroyale.com/battle

Hit the jump for the official flyer with more info and support her movement!!!

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