Duck Down CMJ Showcase @ Gramercy Theater (127 East 23rd street, between Park Ave & Lexington Ave)

Date: Saturday October 24th Doors at 8PM Showtime at 9PM

Capacity: 700 people Tickets: $20

First 100 CMJ Badge Holders enter for free

Hosted by Angela Yee & J-Hatch

Showcase Line Up:

Buckshot with 9th Wonder: Co-owner of Duck Down Records and lead MC of the mighty Boot Camp Clik and Black Moon. Buckshot is currently in the mix heavy promoting his album with KRS-ONE, entitled Survival Skills, in stores now which debuted as the #11 Hip Hop album and #23 album in NYC (all formats). Aside from this album, Buckshot's work with 9th Wonder (Chemistry and The Formula) have achieved over 65,000 sales. 9th Wonder is a grammy award winning producer who has worked with the likes of Mary J Blige, Jay-Z, Ludacris, Destiny's Child, Erykah Badu and Little Brother

Kidz In The Hall: Comprised of MC Naledge and DJ/Producer Double-O. Their last album, The In Crowd, has sold over 25,000 units and helped propel the group into the mainstream with key videos landing on MTV's TRL and BET's 106&Park. The group is working on a new album called Land Of Make Believe in which we'll be filming several videos over the course of the next month to help promote the project. Their manager, Dan Solomito is also part of the Sprite Green Network Blue Scholars: Comprised of MC Geo, and DJ/Producer Sabzi. Their recent EP, OOF! released on August 25th debuted as the #2 selling hip hop album at iTunes and the #85 album overall. They are from Seattle, WA and sell out shows consistently. They have toured with Kanye West, Mos Def, Flobots and more

Sean Price ft Heltah Skeltah: Sean Price has a cult like following. His solo albums "Monkey Barz" and "Jesus Price Superstar" have sold a combined 70,000 units. When partnered with Rock the two form Heltah Skeltah, the legendary rap duo from New York, who recently presented their album D.I.R.T. (Da Incredible Rap Team)

Smif N Wessun: Rap Duo from Brooklyn, New York. Most famous for their debut album "Da Shinin." The group is working on a new project entirely produced by Pete Rock

Marco Polo & Torae: This MC/Producer group is based out of New York as well. Their debut album, Double Barrel, opened as the #18 independent selling albums on the billboard charts

Skyzoo: Artist on 9th Wonder's Jamla Label through Duck Down. His album, The Salvation, will be in stores September 29th featuring production from 9th Wonder, Just Blaze, Ill Mind, Needlz, Black Milk and Nottz

Team Facelift: Comprised of three white MCs from the Upper East Side Manhattan. One in-house producer as well. Working a new project called Paid 2 Rage due in stores in 2010.

Plus MANY MORE..!

Tickets for the event are now on sale through Gramercy's Site via Live Nation