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Breaking the Music Industry in Iowa

Iowa doesn’t have a unique sound--yet. Local trailblazers are building a music industry to put Iowa on the map as a hub for music production. One of those trailblazers is local rapper and DJ Antonio “Tone Da Boss” Chalmers. Chalmers is the CEO of T1 Entertainment and founder of Iowa Music Awards.

- Bailey Cichon, of The Gazette

“We’re doing this ceremony to give praise and celebrate all genres and roles of music made in Iowa,”

- Tone Da Boss

(The Gazette Article)

Iowa Music Awards Best R&B Artist: Tevin Jones

Tevin Jones was awarded "Best R&B Artist" at the 2022 Iowa Music Awards.

- Bailey Cichon, of The Gazette

Iowa Music Awards Best Pop Artist: Riley Mobz

Robert Miley Jr., aka Riley Mobz, was named Best Pop Artist at the 2022 Iowa Music Awards.

- Bailey Cichon, of The Gazette

Iowa Music Awards Best Hip-Hop Artist: Silence

Derek Bailey aka Silence was named Best Hip-Hop Artist at the 2022 Iowa Music Awards.

- Bailey Cichon

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