SINGING COMPETITION

#YCCSGotVocals

ARE YOU READY FOR THE CHALLENGE RESULTS?!

Who are the next YCCS megastars and winners of the YCCS GotVocals?! Network Singing Competition!!!

Thank you to all of our contestantsWe are so proud of our students. YCCS has talented students!

Voting matters! It’s easy to participate! Listen to the songs below, then click on the link to vote for your favorite performance. Vote often, there is no limit. The Popular Vote will add value points to the Judges’ decisions.

The Top-3 solo or group performances will earn prizes and the opportunity to perform on the YCCS Virtual Stage! All contestants are eligible to join the YCCS Network Choir!!!

Share this link with your campus, family, friends and social media followers (#YCCSGotVocals).

Listen out for upcoming challenges:

MEET THE YCCS NETWORK COMPETITIONS HOST

SHERMAN DILLA

‘Dilla’ is a Chicago Tik Tok Star, YCCS graduate (Olive-Harvey Middle College), and Activist who uses his platform to promote culture & history, and can be seen on the current season of the Windy City Live television show (ABC-7).

HEAR THE GotVocals?! FINALISTS

Entry #1A

Entry #2A

Entry #3A

Entry #4A

Entry #1M

Entry #2M

Entry #3M

Entry #4M

GotVocals?! POPULAR VOTE

MEET THE GOTVOCALS?! JUDGES

THE POPULAR VOTE

Voting matters! It’s easy to participate! Listen to the songs below, then click on the link to vote for your favorite performance. Vote often, there is no limit. The Popular Vote will add value points to the Judges’ decisions.

PANEL OF CELEBRITY JUDGES

will coach participants regarding industry standards.

BILLY ALWAYS

Grammy-winning Songwriter, Recording Artist, Musician & Producer

A Chicago native, Billy has a successful music career spanning decades, including Gospel and secular music: singing with other celebrity artists, including the Queen of Soul – Ms. Aretha Franklin, writing for artists on over 20 CD’s, recording on such U.S. Labels as Capital, Epic, Island and Waylo Records, and working on various European projects with notable producers.

CHRIS ROB

Musician, Vocalist, Songwriter, & Producer

Born and raised on Chicago’s south side, Chris Rob has established himself as a renowned keyboard wizard, passionate vocalist, powerful songwriter, and go-to producer. While his latest single “No Doubt” has already generated quite the buzz among his followers, most recently he co-produced “Right On Brother” featuring the great Stevie Wonder along with industry heavyweight DJ Spinna. Rob, the younger brother of actor, comedian, and musician Craig Robinson, attended Roosevelt University in Chicago and earned a degree in music.

TYSHUN WARDLAW

Director & Executive Producer Wardlaw Productions

On HBO Max, check out the documentary produced by Tyshun Wardlaw, titled “Growing Up Milwaukee”. It reveals life as she experienced on the Northside of Milwaukee. The movie follows three Black teens and tells the story of their daily struggles and challenges living in their community. Born and raised in Milwaukee’s in the 80’s, Tyshun recalls having a favorable childhood.

GotVocals?! Reveal Show

Join us to meet the finalist and cast your final votes!!!
Wednesday, April 14, 2021, 3:30 pm

https://yccs.zoom.us/j/93608772807

PRIZES

Grand Prize $1,000 Gift Card

2nd Place $500 Gift Card

3rd Place $250 Gift Card

What’s Next?!

GotBarz?! YCCS Network Rap Competition

HOW TO ENTER

  1. Complete YCCS GotVocals?! Competition Entry Form

  2. Upload your 90-sec rap video (MP4) here. You must submit original lyrics.

  3. You may submit your rap video with or without music. If you are using music, choose instrumental music to accompany your lyrics.

Having trouble uploading your rap video? Email your file to malingo@nullyccs.org.

Join the GotBarz?!

Rap Competition!

Grand Prize $1,000 Gift Card

2nd Place $500 Gift Card

3rd Place $250 Gift Card

CONTACTS

Campus:

See Academic Advisor or Mentor for more information.

YCCS:

Mr. B. Moore

bmoore@nullyccs.org

773-707-2683

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