The 9th annual Core DJ Retreat looks to again bring the best in urban music to South Carolina, as fans, executives, and artists will converge on Myrtle Beach strategize on navigating through the music business.

The Core DJ Retreat kicks off September 5 and runs though September 8 at the Myrtle Beach Hilton Hotel.

The turntablist-centered retreat offers free registration for DJs, artist meet and greats, listening sessions, and discussion panels.

The retreat is the brainchild of Tony Neal, also the founder of the coalition known at the Core DJ’s.

He promises that this year’s showcase will be “entertaining for anyone who loves urban music but educational for those wishing to step their game up in this ever-changing whirlwind we call the record business.”

The event’s interactive seminar offers attendees the opportunity to learn from some of the most accomplished executives from today’s giants in urban music: Def Jam, Atlantic, Jive, Sony BMG, J Records, Bad Boy, Cash Money, Asylum, and Grand Hustle.

Artists confirmed to attend are Akon, Rick Ross, T-Pain, Maino, 3-6 Mafia,Trina, Diamond, Farnsworth Bentley, Flo Rida, Pitbull, Rocko, Jim Jones, Dem Franchise Boyz and many more.

Over 500 DJs are expected this year’s retreat. - Ismael AbduSalaam

To register, visit http://shadowboy.com/coredjs/contact.php.