Ludacris will be making an appearance at this year's Core DJ retreat where some of the best DJs in the country will gather in New Orleans to meet each other and scope out new talent. Soul by Ludacris has also been named as the official DJ headphones for the annual event. Other participating brands include DTP Records, Interscope Records, Billionaire Mafia Clothing, Konvict Records, and Sony/RCA. 

In addition to corporations seeking out potential consumers, artists will be dropping in to support the industry. Mystikal, PlayNSkillz, Manny Fresh, Tank, Twista, and Too $hort are just some of the talent that will be hosting panels, showcases, and festivities during the retreat.

Core Retreat XV will take place in New Orleans November 11-14.

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