True Skool is an organization "dedicated to preserving the legacy of hip hop."  The True Skool Network serves as a resource for hip hop history, a platform for emerging artists and a network for urban nightlife communities.  Our website is intended to educate and inspire like minded people.  Create a profile, add music & videos, blog, share ideas, connect with friends and promote your event. 

 

True Skool is also a lifestyle marketing company whose background is event promotion.  For over 9-years, True Skool has developed a brand and reputation for producing hundreds quality events featuring hip hop legends and world class artists as well as emerging artists and turntablists, such as Afrika Bambaataa, Kool Herc, Grandmaster Flash, Jazzy Jeff, Lyrics Born, Triple Threat DJs, DJ Premier, Cocoa Brovas, Brand Nubian, Dan the Automator, Peanut Butter Wolf, The Coup, Immortal Technique, Aceyalone, Supernatural, and A-Trak, to name a few.

 

True Skool can help you reach tastemakers and style-afficionados in the urban market.  We offer advertising opportunities through the website, weekly e-newsletter and myspace.  We also offer promotional services to promoters and venues, such as street team (poster & flyer), e-blasts, college radio, print media and web promo.   

 

Inquire about Advertising Opportunites.  Email Ren Salgado for inquiries. 

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Last updated by Editor's Pick Sep 19, 2008.

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