Pitbull, Hip Hop mogul Chingo Bling and rising talent Malverde recently announced the 2nd annual talent search for “La Nueva Generación”, the next generation of Latino artists in urban music.  Known as Cuervotón, the contest will serve as a platform for exposure to unsigned artists, ensuring the longevity of Latinos in the music industry in partnership with, BMI, Gibson, Def Jam’s Roc La Familia and Atlantic Records. They are also partnering with LIFEbeat, The Music Industry’s AIDS charity organization, which is dedicated to reaching America’s next generation with the message of HIV/AIDS prevention. 

Cuervotón is touring the country searching for the hottest up-and-coming talent. Contestants from across the nation will have the opportunity to submit their demos for review, compete for a major record deal with Def Jam’s Roc La Familia and be featured on Estudio 201’s Volume 3 CD.  In addition, finalists will share the stage with some of the hottest stars in urban music and tour with Cuervotón in 2008. Semi- Finals will be held in New York, Chicago, Miami, Phoenix and Houston. The final concert event will take place in Chicago in May, 2007.

For more info visit: www.cuervoton.com