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Ludacris is helping youth to become music technology pioneers

(Black PR Wire) Atlanta, GA — Ludacris and The Ludacris Foundation are proud to announce the launch of TechTunes, a trailblazing, new initiative that is the culmination of 25 years of music-making combined with the latest emerging technology, AI. TechTunes, a Ludacris Foundation program, will bridge the gap between technology and music production to help young creatives be more equipped for future music and entertainment jobs.

“We at the Ludacris Foundation realize that not every youth gets an equal chance at opportunities in life. We want to lend a hand and help them to be successful by providing youth with hands-on experience, resources, networking and proper skill sets that align with music industry needs,” said Chris ‘Ludacris’ Bridges. “Our goal is to build a pipeline from high schools into college or directly into the music industry.” 

“In collaboration with the Microsoft Corporation, The Ludacris Foundation and its TechTunes program will provide tools and experiences that will build the skills and resumes of students through enhanced access to music technology, workshops, and music community/corporate activations and programs,” said Roberta Shields, President of the Ludacris Foundation. “Using Microsoft’s Co-Pilot AI software and devices, TechTunes introduces youth to emerging technology.” https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/oegk679m6oznhov5vjrmi/TechTunes2024Vertical.mov?rlkey=8y5lqauz5t3g964btwf32kapl &st=z9xojf6u&dl=0

Utopian Academy for the Arts High School of Morrow, GA, was chosen as the pilot site for the TechTunes program because of its record of providing innovative, high-quality, arts-focused educational opportunities for enterprising students. The school’s curriculum is designed to prepare students for success in college and careers. “At Utopian Academy, we use the tools of the trade in project–based learning activities that expose our students to the real-world duties of professionals in music, theatre, and film production,” said Artesius Miller, Ph.D., founder and CEO of Utopian Academy Charter Schools Network. “Thanks to the Ludacris Foundation, our scholars will be able to use trailblazing AI through the TechTunes program to develop a better understanding of technological advances in the emerging music and entertainment industries.”

“This is a perfect fit for us,” said Darrell Booker who leads Microsoft’s racial equity program, Nonprofit Tech Acceleration For Black and African American Communities. “We welcome working with nonprofits like the Ludacris Foundation to help bridge the digital divide and level the playing field in communities of color.”

For more information, please contact Barry Florence, BDC at 202.365.5401 or Barry3055@gmail.com.

About the Ludacris Foundation

Founded in 2001 by multi-platinum selling, GRAMMY® award winning artist and actor, Chris “Ludacris” Bridges, The Ludacris Foundation is a 501c3 non-profit organization. The Foundation inspires youth through education and memorable experiences to live their dreams; thereby uplifting families, communities and fostering economic development. The foundation’s program focus is in three key areas (3L’s): Leadership and Education; Living Healthy and LudaCares. Our efforts reach youth at all age levels. For more information, visit www.theludacrisfoundation.org.

About the Microsoft Corporation

Microsoft (Nasdaq “MSFT” @microsoft) enables digital transformation for the era of an intelligent cloud and an intelligent edge. Its mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. For more information, visit aka.ms/nonprofit

Source: The Ludacris Foundation