Searching for the World's #1 Hip-Hop Music Star, Mr. Joseph Jackson's Hip-Hop Boot Camp establishes international Hip Hop Music competitions where the most promising young talents can be identified, showcased and promoted before worldwide audiences, the media and the music industry.

In addition to money prizes, concert engagements and recording opportunities, The Joe Jackson Hip-Hop Boot Camp also nurtures the artistic and musical development of the competitors and provides the participants with valuable experience on how they can improve their performance and what their next step should be.

"Searching for the world's #1 Hip-Hop Music Star" competitions are open to unsigned artists ages 18 and over. Solo or Group acts from all countries are eligible to participate.

Competition Sites:

Where: 31 W. 15TH ST. New York City Ground Floor Auditorium (between 5th & 6th ave) (212) 929 3927

When: Friday, Sept. 30, 2005, 5pm-9pm.... Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 1st and 2nd 2005 12 pm to 6pm.

(Bring your Hip Hop Music CD that you plan on using at your audition.)

For more information or to sign up please visit http://www.hiphopbootcamp.com/default.asp .