Beats to the Rhyme

Are you an up-and-coming or aspiring rapper, music producer, or singer? FILL OUT THE FORM BELOW TO APPLY to Beats to the Rhyme by February 17, 2025. 

Beats to the Rhyme helps young artists (ages 15-19) tap into the power of creative expression as a tool for self-growth, professional development, and community empowerment. In a 12-week residency located in the Central District’s historic Washington Hall, students have the opportunity to write, produce, and record original creative works in the state-of-the-art Emerald Street Studios.

206 Zulu teaching artists and special guests guide the cohort through sequencing, songwriting, composition, recording and live performances. The program culminates in the production of a recorded album and music video. Participants also have many opportunities to build connections and take their work to a variety of audiences to grow their performance skills and gain important stage and event production experience.  

The goals for the program are to:
* Inspire youth to pursue their musical creativity
* Provide artist development training, education and experience
* Cultivate a safe, supportive space for youth to express themselves and their individuality
* Challenge youth to think critically and nurture forward thinking
* Expand practical knowledge in marketing, promotion, multimedia, and community building

Apply now to participate in the upcoming program beginning March 2025! Deadline to apply is February 17, 2025.

Check out some of the work Beats to the Rhyme alumni have released below!


Beats to the Rhyme – Power to the People

Beats to the Rhyme – Good Man
Beats to the Rhyme – Dedicated to the Town
Zulu Protégé – Mic Check


Beats to the Rhyme presents: Zulu Protégé EP 2017

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OURSTORY

1.0 Zulu Protégé
2.0 Young Seattle Legends
3.0 Good Man
4.0 Power to the People