LOS ANGELES -
Nov. 16, 2023 -
PRLog -- The winners of the recent Los Angeles
"Uplifting Minds II" Entertainment Conference's National Talent Competition were recently announced. Winners in the highly competitive talent competition include New York Hip-Hop singer/songwriters/
rapper Angelic featuring Asim with 1
st place, New Jersey's actress Kah'Ni Rich won 2
nd place, and tying for the 3
rd place was Philippines singer Kim Hewitt and Washington, DC dancer Tiarah William. Celebrating 24 years the "ULMII" Entertainment Conference was held virtually hosted by Women's Basketball Commentator/
Motivational Speaker Vera Jones (ESPN, Fox Sports) and Actress/Dancer/
Choreographer Raquel Belt (Love & Drugs).
The ULMII panelists who judged the competition included Dr. Lee Bailey (EURweb.com ); Connie Phieff (Talent Concierge Artists Agency); Consul Paul Gardner, II (TheGardnerLawGroup.com);
Dr. Kerri Moseley-Hobbs (Anthony-Michael.com);
Draper Wynston (Vanguard Affinity Group); Steven Littles (Actor), Gregory Goodloe (Jazz Guitarist); Dr. Winston Grier (Radio Host/Pastor);
Anthony Michael Hobbs (Film Festival founder/Actor/
Filmmaker), and Nadyiah Kareem (Superstar Enter). The "ULMII" Entertainment Conference allowed attendees to ask questions of the panelist who provided expert advice on upcoming performances of talent. After the panel discussion the Professional Talent Showcase was held, sponsored by W&W PR, PopMi Music, MAKO Girls Entertainment, and Great Scott PR. Performances in the showcase included John Ellison ("She's Some Kind a Wonderful"/PopMi Music), Sheila Wanamaker ("Black Butterfly"/W&W PR), and the MAKO Girls ("Ain't Thinking 'Bout You"). Rapper Lil Hyste and R&B's Ace, winners of the 2023 Baltimore ULMII, performed as special guests.
Aside from the "ULMII Best Artist Award," the winners can take advantage of over $19,000 in product, services, and cash. The free products and services include
contract consultation from Consul Paul Gardner, II (TheGardnerLawGroup.com);
a music business legal package from Richard B. Jefferson, Esq. (LawyersRock.com);
vocal or acting coaching from Artist Development Specialist Nadiyah Kareem (Superstar Enter); a business or public relations strategy and consult from strategist Dr. Eunice Moseley (Freelance Associates); recording studio time/music track music producer V.I.P. (Dust Dem AFF Prod); artist management consult from Dr. Kerri Moseley-Hobbs (Anthony-Michael.com);
stage presence or vocal instruction from Cheryl Warfield (MoreOpera.com)
, and mixing/mastering from Jay Wiz (Blaze4GloryMusicGroup.com)
. The Uplifting Minds II Foundation provided the cash prizes of $500 to 1
st place, $250 for 2
nd place and $100 for both of the 3
rd place winners.
www.UpliftingMinds2.com