M-Audio has teamed up with hip-hoppers Public Enemy and Obey to host a remix competition. The challenge is for musicians to create an original remix of an a cappella version of the group’s critically acclaimed smash, “Harder Than You Think,” from their current album How You Sell Soul to a Soulless People Who Sold Their Soul. Chuck D and Johnny Juice of Public Enemy will judge entries uploaded to the M-Audio website, and the winner will receive a complete home studio setup from M-Audio.

The winning remix will also be released on 12-inch vinyl by Obey Records. Backed with an exclusive unreleased Public Enemy track, the vinyl release will feature unique artwork created by noted graphic artist Shepard Fairey. All profits from the vinyl sale will be donated to the Boys and
Girls Clubs of America.

“The Public Enemy studio out of New York has always been heavily outfitted with M-Audio gear from the classic Tampa and Octane preamps, to the BX monitors and Sputnik microphone,” says
Johnny Juice. “Just like Public Enemy, M-Audio puts out quality products so it’s only fitting that we’re involved in this remix contest.”

“This remix contest was designed to encompass inspirational elements for all types of producers—a legendary music group, a record label and music equipment,” says Richard Ngo-
Tran, M-Audio Marketing Manager. “The rich history of Public Enemy and the street savvy of
Obey both embody the M-Audio culture, making this remix contest a true 360 experience.”

The contest will run until September 30, 2008, with the grand-prize winner announced in late
October. Visit the M-Audio website for more information about the contest.