KickApps Corporation announced that it was selected by Vibe Magazine to provide the social media and viral video functionality for the Vibe Verses Rap Battle contest. The contest challenges aspiring rap artists to submit videos performing their original lyrics over pre-selected music tracks. The ultimate winner, to be selected by votes from other VIBE Verses community members, will get a $10,000 cash prize, a full page profile in Vibe Magazine and a recording contract from Actual Eyes Media
Over 12,000 members have joined the Vibe Verses community, uploading over 2,700 pieces of media and creating more than 500 videos that have been viewed over 472,000 times – and counting.
“The response has been phenomenal,†said John DeMarchi, General Manager, Vibe Digital Media, “The KickApps platform was easy for us to deploy and, more importantly, it’s easy for Vibe Verses contestants and members to use. It’s allowed hundreds of talented, new urban artists to be heard, seen and promoted.”
Originally posted on June 21, 2007 @ 5:04 am