Mavericks Team - Election Year (Vote with Your Dollars) - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

Artist Information Biography While Barack Obama and John McCain campaign for the coveted position of President of the United States of America another election is going on. Since entering into the digital era hip-hop has been the hardest hit music genre by piracy. As more and more sites become available that make music downloadable less and less consumers are buying hip-hop music. Is this a reflection of the age bracket of hip-hop's consumers? The quality of hip-hop being created? Or a general lack of interest for music consumption via traditional outlets? Likening the music industry to a presidential election, the Mavericks ask that you "vote with your dollars" as they introduce you to some of the new candidates that have been entered into the running for your votes. Through a barrage of charisma, wit, and swagger, each MC shows you the reason why their music is worth your support. Who are the Mavericks? Much like Obama, the Mavericks are relatively unknown contestants to their respective electoral collegiate. But if refreshing ideas and the belief of change can help win people over for Obama, there is a good chance it will help the Mavericks. Most will be familiar with Politic Live - the first group to come off the Music for Mavericks recording . Politic Live 2006 sophomore Adaptation charted on both sides of the boarder, received spins over seas, and impressed many music journalists. With it's chart activity, airplay and acclaim Politic Live's Adaptation has opened the door for Politic Live to help introduce their mates. With this 12-track album, the music world will get a look into what is to come from Music For Mavericks Entertainment. For those familiar with the Music For Mavericks catalogue, the artists that appear on Election Year will sound familiar. However, unlike the previous releases that showcased Politic Live and Proveli Paragon and featured their