Fast forward to 2025, and Los Angeles based Producer and Music Director Gil Smith II is still making waves in the music industry. Having worked with superstar -on-bet” target=”_blank”> such as Lil Wayne, Nicki Minaj, Cee Lo Green, Lady Gaga, and international K-Pop stars Big Bang, Gil’s influence extends beyond borders. Notably, he served as an ambassador for Samsung Galaxy Music’s Over The Horizon Remix Campaign in 2013, a move that amplified his global recognition and showcased his innovation. This blog post will take you to that moment, highlighting the contest, his involvement, and its impact on today’s music scene.
Over The Horizon Remix Campaign
The Over The Horizon Remix Campaign was a contest launched on November 11, 2013, on www.playgalaxymusic.com. It culminated on December 16, 2013, giving musicians a platform to showcase their remixing skills. Participants were tasked with creating and uploading their own versions of the official “Over The Horizon Remix” which was composed by Smith and his band the signature Samsung melody. The song was featured in a short film featuring Smith and his band during the course of the song’s production in a Malibu recording studio and was made as a ringtone for Galaxy mobile phones.
Gil’s Role and Impact
In his role as ambassador, Smith emphasized the importance of technology in music production. He attested, “Technology is a crucial part of my everyday work as a musician and producer. Samsung continues to provide the products and features that make it possible to innovate in new and exciting ways using a mobile platform.” His endorsement of the Galaxy Note 3 and Galaxy Gear highlighted how these tools boosted his creativity.
Participation Mechanics
The Over The Horizon Worldwide Remix event was open to anyone passionate about music. To participate, individuals were required to listen to both the original version and remix sample of Over The Horizon, create a new song or remix using the main melody or theme, upload the song on the GALAXY music website, and encourage friends to “like” their song. The top 5 applicants each won a Galaxy Note 3 and Galaxy Gear, with the 1st prize winner having their song made into a GALAXY ringtone.
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