Tony Neal, CEO/Founder of The Core DJs, an astounding coalition of 300+ DJs & Industry Executives nationwide, has expanded his vision to the great state of Texas. This summer, the Core DJs presents the Texas Urban Music Summit.  The Texas Urban Music Summit, (Texas U.M.S.) an expansion of the Core DJs Retreat, provides event attendees with insight into the roles of the entertainment industry’s major players and the business side of the music & entertainment industry.  The Texas Urban Music Summit is designed to provide direction and information for new and seasoned artists, producers, managers, publicists, promoters, models and entrepreneurs in Texas and surrounding markets. Tony Neal has appointed Dallas’ own Aleshia Steele as President/CEO of the Texas Urban Music Summit.

The Texas Urban Music Summit (Texas UMS) provides event attendees with insight into the roles of the entertainment industry’s major players and the business side of the music & entertainment industry.


Texas UMS is designed to educate summit participants on various aspects of the entertainment industry ranging from publishing & promotions to budgeting & network building. The ultimate goal of Texas Urban Music Summit is for its attendees to leave the summit more knowledgeable in their role in relation to the entertainment industry.

The Texas Urban Music Summit focuses on educating its attendees about vital information necessary to the success of an artist. Dallas, Texas will serve as the home base for the Texas Urban Music Summit. Dallas has a rich history of being one of the top retail markets in the nation and is known historically for assisting in high-record sales for artists such as UGK & labels such as No Limit Records.

Dallas has played a key role in the success of many national artists, but has struggled to be recognized for its own talented music scene. Texas UMS strives to educate its event attendees by providing pertinent information on the entertainment industry and a guide to success for its patrons.

Event attendees will learn important information in reference to the development of an artist’s career, the logistics of running a successful record label and various components & fields in the entertainment industry. Whether you are an aspiring artist, DJ, producer, indie record label exec, model, A/R, artist manager, office manager, publicist, promoter or media you will have the opportunity to learn from and interact with some of the most successful icons and business figures in your particular field within the entertainment industry.

This event will serve as a catalyst for entertainment summits and events by guiding participants with step-by-step principles & objectives to aid them in their goal of success in the entertainment industry.