Peep what I found on Okayplayer.com:
http://www.okayplayer.com/exclusive/FEInstcontest.htmOkayplayer, BBE Records, and Studio Distribution present:
**The Foreign Exchange New Vocals Contest**
So you wanna be an MC? Here's your chance to flow with the big-boys. Download ONE track from The Foreign Exchange’s Connected Instrumental LP (in stores 4/19/2005). Then, spit/sing some of your best lyrics on top. Send your best track to submit@okayplayer.com. Phonte and Nicolay (aka The Foreign Exchange) will sit down and listen to your stuff.
One lucky contestant will win:
* ONE FULL WEEK AS OKAYPLAYER’S NOW HEAR THIS ARTIST (better have some photos and extra tracks at the ready, winner.);
* The Foreign Exchange instrumental CD and vinyl LP;
* Nicolay City Lights CD; and
* Nicolay Dutch Masters 12” and CD.
Two runners-up will receive:
* One song each available for download on Okayplayer;
* The Foreign Exchange instrumental CD and vinyl LP;
* Nicolay City Lights CD; and
* Nicolay Dutch Masters 12” and CD.
Submissions deadline is May 6th, 2005.
The winner and runners-up will be announced May 16th, 2005.
The winner’s Now Hear This spotlight will debut May 23rd, 2005.