The Legendary Roots Crew is giving one lucky fan a chance to rock with the them.  As part of Indaba Music’s The Roots “Criminal Remix” contest, fans are being asked to submit their own remix to The Roots’ “Criminal” off of their latest album “Rising Down.”

According to the contest site, the Top 25 finalists from round 1 will receive autographed copies of Rising Down and move on to Round 2 where they will have another week to remix a second track by The Roots. Band members, Black Thought, ?uestlove and Indaba Music’s Mantis Evar will serve as the selection committe and will grant the grand prize winner an opportunity to record an original song with members of The Roots.  Submissions for Round 1 are Due by November 12.  For more information log onto Indaba Music’s website

SON!  I wish my production skills were as sharp as they were in college I’d enter this contest in a heartbeat.  The craziest part of the whole contest is they actually give you separate tracks from the song including bass, drums, keys, guitar, and vocal, so you can get your sample remix on the right way.  This is what a music contest SHOULD be.