Friday, June 12, 2009
Thursday, June 11, 2009
Queen Ifrica Montego Bay album
..daring and straight-forward lyrics of a lady sing-jay Ventrice Morgan or Queen Ifrica as she's poignantly called, has taken the reggae world by storm since last year with "Below the Waist" and the controversial "Daddy," a lyrical protest to incest.”
-San Diego Union Tribune
“Watching reggae's newest female star, Queen Ifrica, liven up a crowd sends a jolt through the body and spirit... the songs appeal to one's higher sense while at the same time making you want to jump, dance, and shout like you're at a church revival...”
-Broward-Palm Beach New Times
QUEEN IFRICA, HAILED AS REGGAE’S FYAH MAMA,
BREAKS NEW GROUND WITH HER TRAIL-BLAZING SOUND
ON HER UPCOMING VP RECORDS ALBUM DEBUT
MONTEGO BAY AVAILABLE ON JUNE 16, 2009
The poised yet audacious singer/songwriter Queen Ifrica unveils her highly anticipated LP Montego Bay on June 16, 2009. Her strikingly complex Rastafarian voice achieves a rarefied balance on this 13 song selection with a stirring mix of spiritually empowering anthems, lover’s rock tunes and searing social commentaries featured on this dynamic debut for VP Records.
The dancehall styled title track addresses her hometown of Montego Bay’s glaring discrepancy between its pristine five star resorts verses the grim realities of a city wracked by poverty, violence and unemployment.
Her uplifting first single “Lioness on The Rise” (produced by Donovan Germaine) exudes her courageous and fierce nature at heart, then she displays her romantic side over a mesmeric one-drop beat on the rapturously sung hit “Far Away” (produced by Rickman Warren) and on “In My Dreams” (produced by C. Hurst), where her quixotic husky tone is reminiscent of the iconic song stylist Nina Simone.
She also tells a poignant tale of child molestation on “Daddy” (produced by Kemar McGregor) which has already received worldwide recognition and reached the top of reggae charts, even though certain sectors within Jamaican society attempted to get the song banned because of “Daddy’s” subject matter. “I wanted corporate Jamaica to realize that if a society is engulfed by violence we have to look at the homes where these violent tendencies are coming from,” remarks Ifrica.
“Montego Bay exposes the many sides on Queen Ifrica. She is traditionally a deejay, so we will highlight her raw fyah burn style on songs “Coconut Shell” and “Yad the East”, her heartrending sensational side on tunes like “Daddy” and her strong independence on tracks like “Lioness On Rise”, states VP Records A&R Neil Diamond.
Queen Ifrica born Ventrice Morgan, began her career in 1995 after shining at a local talent contest in her hometown of Montego Bay, Jamaica. This eye-opening experience eventually led to major stage performances in her country including the esteemed Reggae Sumfest as well as a union with Tony Rebel’s Flames Crew in 1998. With roots firmly secured in the Rastafarian faith, she blossomed as one of the top cultural artists in reggae swarming the airwaves with hits like “Randy”, “Jus my Brethren”, “Below the Waist” and “Daddy” and stealing the stages at major festivals and shows around the world (Summer Jam in Germany, Sierra Nevada World Music Festival, Bob Marley Festival, Reggae on the River in California and Reggae Sundance Festival in Holland). Despite her hectic schedule, Ifrica is involved in several youth outreach programs in Jamaica’s inner-city counseling abuse victims and other disadvantaged individuals. She also performs at various charity events shows where proceeds are donated to the cause.
-San Diego Union Tribune
“Watching reggae's newest female star, Queen Ifrica, liven up a crowd sends a jolt through the body and spirit... the songs appeal to one's higher sense while at the same time making you want to jump, dance, and shout like you're at a church revival...”
-Broward-Palm Beach New Times
QUEEN IFRICA, HAILED AS REGGAE’S FYAH MAMA,
BREAKS NEW GROUND WITH HER TRAIL-BLAZING SOUND
ON HER UPCOMING VP RECORDS ALBUM DEBUT
MONTEGO BAY AVAILABLE ON JUNE 16, 2009
The poised yet audacious singer/songwriter Queen Ifrica unveils her highly anticipated LP Montego Bay on June 16, 2009. Her strikingly complex Rastafarian voice achieves a rarefied balance on this 13 song selection with a stirring mix of spiritually empowering anthems, lover’s rock tunes and searing social commentaries featured on this dynamic debut for VP Records.
The dancehall styled title track addresses her hometown of Montego Bay’s glaring discrepancy between its pristine five star resorts verses the grim realities of a city wracked by poverty, violence and unemployment.
Her uplifting first single “Lioness on The Rise” (produced by Donovan Germaine) exudes her courageous and fierce nature at heart, then she displays her romantic side over a mesmeric one-drop beat on the rapturously sung hit “Far Away” (produced by Rickman Warren) and on “In My Dreams” (produced by C. Hurst), where her quixotic husky tone is reminiscent of the iconic song stylist Nina Simone.
She also tells a poignant tale of child molestation on “Daddy” (produced by Kemar McGregor) which has already received worldwide recognition and reached the top of reggae charts, even though certain sectors within Jamaican society attempted to get the song banned because of “Daddy’s” subject matter. “I wanted corporate Jamaica to realize that if a society is engulfed by violence we have to look at the homes where these violent tendencies are coming from,” remarks Ifrica.
“Montego Bay exposes the many sides on Queen Ifrica. She is traditionally a deejay, so we will highlight her raw fyah burn style on songs “Coconut Shell” and “Yad the East”, her heartrending sensational side on tunes like “Daddy” and her strong independence on tracks like “Lioness On Rise”, states VP Records A&R Neil Diamond.
Queen Ifrica born Ventrice Morgan, began her career in 1995 after shining at a local talent contest in her hometown of Montego Bay, Jamaica. This eye-opening experience eventually led to major stage performances in her country including the esteemed Reggae Sumfest as well as a union with Tony Rebel’s Flames Crew in 1998. With roots firmly secured in the Rastafarian faith, she blossomed as one of the top cultural artists in reggae swarming the airwaves with hits like “Randy”, “Jus my Brethren”, “Below the Waist” and “Daddy” and stealing the stages at major festivals and shows around the world (Summer Jam in Germany, Sierra Nevada World Music Festival, Bob Marley Festival, Reggae on the River in California and Reggae Sundance Festival in Holland). Despite her hectic schedule, Ifrica is involved in several youth outreach programs in Jamaica’s inner-city counseling abuse victims and other disadvantaged individuals. She also performs at various charity events shows where proceeds are donated to the cause.
DRJAYS.COM LAUNCHES "SUMMER SENSATIONS 2009"
DrJays.com, the leading online retailer of street fashion, presents our third annual music campaign – Summer Sensations.
A select group of exciting new artists were chosen to model for DrJays.com in this year’s Summer Sensations initiative, dressed in the most popular brands for the summer 2009 season. The campaign will run across the site from June till September.
“Summer Sensations is about DrJays.com showing our direct support for exciting new talent,” says Simone “Boss Lady” Kapsalides, DrJays.com’s Content Manager. “Artists we believe are moving popular music in a positive direction.”
The campaign features debut acts bringing the heat over the summer – Def Jam R&B artists Jeremih and Shonie, Cinematic Music Group/Epic rapper Nipsey Hussle, Jive Records’ pop/R&B discovery Livvi Franc, Universal Republic’s “moon man” David RUSH and today’s most-talked about female hip-hop sensation, Nicki Minaj (So Icey/Mizay Entertainment).
Visit DrJays.com to view the entire campaign, plus complete artist profiles consisting of interviews, biography information, images, video footage and official links.
ABOUT DRJAYS.COM
Founded in 1999, DrJays.com is the leading online retailer of street fashion, and was awarded the 2007 VH1 Hip-Hop Honors Award for Best Hip-Hop Apparel Site.
DrJays.com has enjoyed consistent growth and currently generates over 2.5 million unique visitors and 70 million page views per month (CoreMetrics Analytics).
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A select group of exciting new artists were chosen to model for DrJays.com in this year’s Summer Sensations initiative, dressed in the most popular brands for the summer 2009 season. The campaign will run across the site from June till September.
“Summer Sensations is about DrJays.com showing our direct support for exciting new talent,” says Simone “Boss Lady” Kapsalides, DrJays.com’s Content Manager. “Artists we believe are moving popular music in a positive direction.”
The campaign features debut acts bringing the heat over the summer – Def Jam R&B artists Jeremih and Shonie, Cinematic Music Group/Epic rapper Nipsey Hussle, Jive Records’ pop/R&B discovery Livvi Franc, Universal Republic’s “moon man” David RUSH and today’s most-talked about female hip-hop sensation, Nicki Minaj (So Icey/Mizay Entertainment).
Visit DrJays.com to view the entire campaign, plus complete artist profiles consisting of interviews, biography information, images, video footage and official links.
ABOUT DRJAYS.COM
Founded in 1999, DrJays.com is the leading online retailer of street fashion, and was awarded the 2007 VH1 Hip-Hop Honors Award for Best Hip-Hop Apparel Site.
DrJays.com has enjoyed consistent growth and currently generates over 2.5 million unique visitors and 70 million page views per month (CoreMetrics Analytics).
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ROYCE 5’9 PREPS DIGITAL EP, SLAUGHTERHOUSE DEBUT & STREET HOP LP
Royce 5’9 ‘s unwavering passion for music and hunger for the game keeps him in the studio day and night. For further proof, look no further then the amount of music he will be releasing over the course of the next three months, which will undeniably validate Royce’s place in the pantheon of Hip-Hop’s elite lyricists.
While Royce preps the release of his highly-anticipated “Street Hop” LP, (which will be released on 9-22-09) which is executive-produced by DJ Premier and has already generated overwhelming critical accolades alone with the release of street-singles “Shake This” and “Part Of Me” and the forthcoming self-titled debut LP from the buzz worthy Bi-Coastal conglomerate Slaughterhouse (Royce 5’9, Joe Budden, Joell Ortiz & Crooked I) this summer.
On the heels of both releases, Royce will first be releasing a Digital only EP entitled “The Revival.” “The Revival” will be released on 7-7-09 and it will include new tracks from Royce’s “Street Hop” LP along with a new unreleased Slaughterhouse track and will be available at all major digital retailers. Royce will also be debuting a new single and video for “The Revival” in the very immediate future. Likewise, each member of Slaughterhouse will also be releasing a new digital EP throughout the month of July and each release will contain a new Slaughterhouse track that will not be included on their debut.
With so much good music ready to be unleashed on the masses Royce asserts “I'm looking forward to releasing new music and touring this summer. Street Hop has been in the works for almost 2 years and the release date will be here before you know it. The Revival will give people a chance to see what I've been up to and what to expect from the album. The month of July will belong to Slaughterhouse with the release of our full length group album and solo EP's from me followed by Joell, Joey and Crooked. We will show fans why we are the ones to watch.”
Slaughterhouse “Rock The Bells” Tour Dates:
Saturday June 27- Chicago, IL- First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre
Sunday June 28th- Detroit, MI- DTE Energy Music Theatre
Sunday July 5th- Toronto, ONT- Molson Amphitheatre
Sunday July 12th- Baltimore. MD/DC- Meriweather Post Pavilion
Saturday July 18th- Boston, MA- Comcast Center
Sunday July 19th- NY, NY- Jones Beach Amphitheatre
Saturday August 1st- Vancouver, BC- Deer Lake Park
Sunday August 2nd- Calgary, AB- Shaw Millennium Park
Thursday August 6th- Denver, CO- Red Rocks Amphitheatre
Saturday August 8th- LA, CA- Glen Helen Amphitheatre
Sunday August 9th- SF, CA- Shoreline Amphitheatre
While Royce preps the release of his highly-anticipated “Street Hop” LP, (which will be released on 9-22-09) which is executive-produced by DJ Premier and has already generated overwhelming critical accolades alone with the release of street-singles “Shake This” and “Part Of Me” and the forthcoming self-titled debut LP from the buzz worthy Bi-Coastal conglomerate Slaughterhouse (Royce 5’9, Joe Budden, Joell Ortiz & Crooked I) this summer.
On the heels of both releases, Royce will first be releasing a Digital only EP entitled “The Revival.” “The Revival” will be released on 7-7-09 and it will include new tracks from Royce’s “Street Hop” LP along with a new unreleased Slaughterhouse track and will be available at all major digital retailers. Royce will also be debuting a new single and video for “The Revival” in the very immediate future. Likewise, each member of Slaughterhouse will also be releasing a new digital EP throughout the month of July and each release will contain a new Slaughterhouse track that will not be included on their debut.
With so much good music ready to be unleashed on the masses Royce asserts “I'm looking forward to releasing new music and touring this summer. Street Hop has been in the works for almost 2 years and the release date will be here before you know it. The Revival will give people a chance to see what I've been up to and what to expect from the album. The month of July will belong to Slaughterhouse with the release of our full length group album and solo EP's from me followed by Joell, Joey and Crooked. We will show fans why we are the ones to watch.”
Slaughterhouse “Rock The Bells” Tour Dates:
Saturday June 27- Chicago, IL- First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre
Sunday June 28th- Detroit, MI- DTE Energy Music Theatre
Sunday July 5th- Toronto, ONT- Molson Amphitheatre
Sunday July 12th- Baltimore. MD/DC- Meriweather Post Pavilion
Saturday July 18th- Boston, MA- Comcast Center
Sunday July 19th- NY, NY- Jones Beach Amphitheatre
Saturday August 1st- Vancouver, BC- Deer Lake Park
Sunday August 2nd- Calgary, AB- Shaw Millennium Park
Thursday August 6th- Denver, CO- Red Rocks Amphitheatre
Saturday August 8th- LA, CA- Glen Helen Amphitheatre
Sunday August 9th- SF, CA- Shoreline Amphitheatre
Universal Republic Newcomer K'Jon Hits #1 At Urban AC Radio
Universal Republic newcomer K'Jon has scored the #1 single at Urban AC Radio this week with his smash hit "On The Ocean." The sizzling song, which originally ignited the Chicago clubs for months as a popular 'steppers' hit, is also the #1 Greatest Gainer at both the Mediabase and BDS charts.
K'Jon has drawn comparisons to repeat hit makers such as Ne-Yo and Robin Thicke, and is currently putting the finishing touches on his much anticipated album, I GET AROUND, scheduled to hit stores and online platforms August 4, 2009.
The prolific R&B star finds himself with one of the most played urban records of the year. No stranger to previous scorching collaborative successes, the singer/songwriter has worked with Grammy winning star Ludacris, super-producers Cool & Dre and others.
K'Jon, a Detroit, Michigan native, cut his chops grooming local artists as a producer and songwriter, eventually releasing two indie solo projects while being sought by other stars to booster their offerings, including K'Jon's appearance on a hit song from the standout 2 Fast 2 Furious Soundtrack. The rising star has garnered an impressive resume, exploring multiple genres of music including soul, hip hop and R&B, working with noted stars such as DJ Mase, Buck Wild, Tone Tone and more, including opening live stints for established stars such as Ludacris, Ginuwine, Ne-Yo, T-Pain and others.
Streams:
"On The Ocean"
http://umrg.edgeboss.net/wmedia/umrg/_promo/kjon/kjon_ontheocean_1000k.asx
http://umrg.edgeboss.net/qtime/umrg/_promo/kjon/kjon_ontheocean.mov
Official Site:
http://www.k-jon.com
MySpace:
http://www.myspace.com/whoiskjon
Universal Republic:
http://www.UniversalRepublic.com/
K'Jon has drawn comparisons to repeat hit makers such as Ne-Yo and Robin Thicke, and is currently putting the finishing touches on his much anticipated album, I GET AROUND, scheduled to hit stores and online platforms August 4, 2009.
The prolific R&B star finds himself with one of the most played urban records of the year. No stranger to previous scorching collaborative successes, the singer/songwriter has worked with Grammy winning star Ludacris, super-producers Cool & Dre and others.
K'Jon, a Detroit, Michigan native, cut his chops grooming local artists as a producer and songwriter, eventually releasing two indie solo projects while being sought by other stars to booster their offerings, including K'Jon's appearance on a hit song from the standout 2 Fast 2 Furious Soundtrack. The rising star has garnered an impressive resume, exploring multiple genres of music including soul, hip hop and R&B, working with noted stars such as DJ Mase, Buck Wild, Tone Tone and more, including opening live stints for established stars such as Ludacris, Ginuwine, Ne-Yo, T-Pain and others.
Streams:
"On The Ocean"
http://umrg.edgeboss.net/wmedia/umrg/_promo/kjon/kjon_ontheocean_1000k.asx
http://umrg.edgeboss.net/qtime/umrg/_promo/kjon/kjon_ontheocean.mov
Official Site:
http://www.k-jon.com
MySpace:
http://www.myspace.com/whoiskjon
Universal Republic:
http://www.UniversalRepublic.com/
BRIAN COURTNEY WILSON's "JUST LOVE" CD Debuts at #2 on Billboard Top Gospel Album Charts
Spirit Rising/Music World Entertainment artist BRIAN COURTNEY WILSON has received "just love" from fans, radio and media outlets for the release of his first-ever CD, JUST LOVE which debuted at #2 on the Billboard Current Gospel Albums Chart and #6 on Billboard Top Christian/Gospel Albums chart this week. Wilson was joined by supporters, including Music World Entertainment President and CEO Mathew Knowles, in celebrating the release of JUST LOVE at a launch event at the House of Deréon in Houston on June 2, which included a live performance set by Wilson.
"All I Need," the first single released from the 10-track disc, is receiving great support at gospel radio. Written and produced by GRAMMY®, Dove and Stellar Award nominated Stan 'STANtastic' Jones, "All I Need" moved up again to #16 with "Most Increased Spins (+82) this week on the Billboard Gospel Singles chart. The second single, "Already Here" is also moving up the charts and is on the "Most Added List."
Wilson will perform for three days─July 3, 4 and 5─at the ESSENCE Music Festival's Experience Stage at the Convention Center in New Orleans from 9:45 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. CT. Also at the Convention Center, Wilson will do meet and greets and sign autographs on all three days at Music World Entertainment's booth (#402). In addition, he will also be attending other events during the ESSENCE Music Festival weekend.
JUST LOVE is receiving rave reviews from press. In a review of the CD, ChristianityToday.com exclaims, "Roll out the red carpet. It's not every day that music industry mogul and famed father Mathew Knowles (Beyonce, Trinitee 5:7) hand selects a new artist for his label's tight-knit roster. But after hearing singer/songwriter Brian Courtney Wilson's smooth grooves and smokey vocal chops, Knowles signed him on the spot. Marrying slick R&B with inspirational messages and straight-up church soul sangin', the singer/songwriter makes a noticeable mark for a newcomer...With a wide appeal and high profile backing, Wilson could be gospel music's next big thing."
Gospel Music Channel continues the praise in their review of JUST LOVE. "Once again, Music World Entertainment is flexing their gospel music muscle with debut artist Brian Courtney Wilson's Just Love," states contributing editor Monica Watkins. "Don't let your ears be fooled; it's not the O'Jays singing on track one, the title track of the CD. But Just Love reveals a bit of Wilson's personality, musical influences and his history, as he sings of his appreciation for his church in Houston, Texas...Just Love is certainly a satisfying debut."
On BET.com's "The Gospel According to Torrence," the no-holds-bar blogger admits to being hesitant in listening to the CD when first received but changing his tune once he hears Wilson's music. "Finally I put it on my iPod, and decided that if I was meant to hear it that it would come on when I put my playlist on shuffle. And guess what, it did! The track "Waiting To Turn" came on while I was walking down the street to my office and it stopped me in my tracks. The man was singing, hear me? He kind of reminds me of John P. Kee's solo stuff from back in the day, which I actually miss a lot, but at the same time, he has his own thing going on."
During the month of June and throughout the summer, Wilson will continue on a national promotional tour that will include stops in New York City, Philadelphia, Richmond, Norfolk, Baltimore, Raleigh, Virginia Beach, Jackson, as well as Washington, DC.
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BRIAN COURTNEY WILSON PROMO TOUR DATES
DATE EVENT CITY/STATE
Saturday, June 13 WOAD Gospel Showcase Jackson, MS
Sunday, June 14 Promo Date Jackson, MS
Saturday, June 20 Star 94.1 "Picnic at the Pavilion" Virginia Beach, VA
Sunday, June 21 Promo Date Virginia Beach, VA/
Norfolk, VA
Monday, June 22 Promo Date Richmond, VA
Tuesday, June 23 Promo Date Baltimore, MD
Wednesday, June 24 Promo Date Baltimore, MD
Thursday, June 25 Promo Date Washington, DC
Friday, June 26 Promo Date Philadelphia, PA
Saturday, June 27 Philadelphia Gospel Fest Philadelphia, PA
Sunday, June 28 Promo Date Philadelphia, PA
Monday, June 29 Promo Date Philadelphia, PA
Tuesday, June 30 Promo Date Houston, TX
Friday, July 3 ESSENCE Music Festival New Orleans, LA
Saturday, July 4 ESSENCE Music Festival New Orleans, LA
Sunday, July 5 ESSENCE Music Festival New Orleans, LA
Sunday, July 5 Jackson Music Awards Jackson, MS
For additional information on Brian Courtney Wilson, please visit:
www.briancourtneywilson.com
www.myspace.com/brianwilsonmusic
"All I Need," the first single released from the 10-track disc, is receiving great support at gospel radio. Written and produced by GRAMMY®, Dove and Stellar Award nominated Stan 'STANtastic' Jones, "All I Need" moved up again to #16 with "Most Increased Spins (+82) this week on the Billboard Gospel Singles chart. The second single, "Already Here" is also moving up the charts and is on the "Most Added List."
Wilson will perform for three days─July 3, 4 and 5─at the ESSENCE Music Festival's Experience Stage at the Convention Center in New Orleans from 9:45 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. CT. Also at the Convention Center, Wilson will do meet and greets and sign autographs on all three days at Music World Entertainment's booth (#402). In addition, he will also be attending other events during the ESSENCE Music Festival weekend.
JUST LOVE is receiving rave reviews from press. In a review of the CD, ChristianityToday.com exclaims, "Roll out the red carpet. It's not every day that music industry mogul and famed father Mathew Knowles (Beyonce, Trinitee 5:7) hand selects a new artist for his label's tight-knit roster. But after hearing singer/songwriter Brian Courtney Wilson's smooth grooves and smokey vocal chops, Knowles signed him on the spot. Marrying slick R&B with inspirational messages and straight-up church soul sangin', the singer/songwriter makes a noticeable mark for a newcomer...With a wide appeal and high profile backing, Wilson could be gospel music's next big thing."
Gospel Music Channel continues the praise in their review of JUST LOVE. "Once again, Music World Entertainment is flexing their gospel music muscle with debut artist Brian Courtney Wilson's Just Love," states contributing editor Monica Watkins. "Don't let your ears be fooled; it's not the O'Jays singing on track one, the title track of the CD. But Just Love reveals a bit of Wilson's personality, musical influences and his history, as he sings of his appreciation for his church in Houston, Texas...Just Love is certainly a satisfying debut."
On BET.com's "The Gospel According to Torrence," the no-holds-bar blogger admits to being hesitant in listening to the CD when first received but changing his tune once he hears Wilson's music. "Finally I put it on my iPod, and decided that if I was meant to hear it that it would come on when I put my playlist on shuffle. And guess what, it did! The track "Waiting To Turn" came on while I was walking down the street to my office and it stopped me in my tracks. The man was singing, hear me? He kind of reminds me of John P. Kee's solo stuff from back in the day, which I actually miss a lot, but at the same time, he has his own thing going on."
During the month of June and throughout the summer, Wilson will continue on a national promotional tour that will include stops in New York City, Philadelphia, Richmond, Norfolk, Baltimore, Raleigh, Virginia Beach, Jackson, as well as Washington, DC.
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BRIAN COURTNEY WILSON PROMO TOUR DATES
DATE EVENT CITY/STATE
Saturday, June 13 WOAD Gospel Showcase Jackson, MS
Sunday, June 14 Promo Date Jackson, MS
Saturday, June 20 Star 94.1 "Picnic at the Pavilion" Virginia Beach, VA
Sunday, June 21 Promo Date Virginia Beach, VA/
Norfolk, VA
Monday, June 22 Promo Date Richmond, VA
Tuesday, June 23 Promo Date Baltimore, MD
Wednesday, June 24 Promo Date Baltimore, MD
Thursday, June 25 Promo Date Washington, DC
Friday, June 26 Promo Date Philadelphia, PA
Saturday, June 27 Philadelphia Gospel Fest Philadelphia, PA
Sunday, June 28 Promo Date Philadelphia, PA
Monday, June 29 Promo Date Philadelphia, PA
Tuesday, June 30 Promo Date Houston, TX
Friday, July 3 ESSENCE Music Festival New Orleans, LA
Saturday, July 4 ESSENCE Music Festival New Orleans, LA
Sunday, July 5 ESSENCE Music Festival New Orleans, LA
Sunday, July 5 Jackson Music Awards Jackson, MS
For additional information on Brian Courtney Wilson, please visit:
www.briancourtneywilson.com
www.myspace.com/brianwilsonmusic
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
PLEASURE P IS READY FOR HIS "INTRODUCTION"
Swagga Entertainment/Atlantic recording artist Pleasure P has announced the release of his hugely anticipated debut album, “THE INTRODUCTION OF MARCUS COOPER.” The collection – which features the hit singles “Boyfriend #2” and “Did You Wrong” – arrives in stores and at all digital retailers today, June 9th.
“Boyfriend #2” was a #1 Urban radio hit earlier this spring, while also scoring significant airplay at Rhythmic outlets nationwide. The single comes in this week at #7 on Billboard’s “Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay” chart. In addition, the “Boyfriend #2” companion video clip is blowing up everywhere, with major rotation at MTV, MTV Jams, MTV Hits, and VH1 Soul. “Boyfriend #2” also reached the #2 spot on BET’s 106 & Park, where Pleasure is slated to perform live today, Tuesday, June 9th (check local listings).
The success of “Boyfriend #2” follows Pleasure P’s smash debut single, “Did You Wrong,” which lit up the Rhythmic charts last fall. The track’s accompanying video – which can be viewed at Pleasure P’s official website, www.pleasurepmusic.com -- proved a blockbuster introduction for the Miami-based singer, reaching the top 5 on BET’s 106 & Park countdown.
“Under,” the next single from “THE INTRODUCTION OF MARCUS COOPER,” is set to impact this week at Urban radio outlets coast to coast. A companion video – directed by Erik White (Diddy, T.I., Chris Brown) – is currently in post-production and will have its world premiere on Pleasure’s popular MySpace page – located at www.myspace.com/pleasurepmyspace – later this month.
Pleasure P – who first attracted international attention as a member of Bluestar/Atlantic recording group Pretty Ricky – heralded the release of “THE INTRODUCTION OF MARCUS COOPER” with a rapturously received live
appearance at this weekend’s Hot 97 Summer Jam 2009 at New Jersey’s Giants Stadium. “The New Bad-Boy of R&B” has also been featured in a wide array of publications and online outlets, including XXL, Sister 2 Sister, Black Men, Vibe, Hip Hop Weekly, DJBooth.net, ConcreteLoop.com, and UrbanStreetz.com.
For up-to-the-minute news and information, please visit www.pleasurepmusic.com, www.myspace.com/pleasurepmyspace, and www.twitter.com/pleasurep.
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“Boyfriend #2” was a #1 Urban radio hit earlier this spring, while also scoring significant airplay at Rhythmic outlets nationwide. The single comes in this week at #7 on Billboard’s “Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay” chart. In addition, the “Boyfriend #2” companion video clip is blowing up everywhere, with major rotation at MTV, MTV Jams, MTV Hits, and VH1 Soul. “Boyfriend #2” also reached the #2 spot on BET’s 106 & Park, where Pleasure is slated to perform live today, Tuesday, June 9th (check local listings).
The success of “Boyfriend #2” follows Pleasure P’s smash debut single, “Did You Wrong,” which lit up the Rhythmic charts last fall. The track’s accompanying video – which can be viewed at Pleasure P’s official website, www.pleasurepmusic.com -- proved a blockbuster introduction for the Miami-based singer, reaching the top 5 on BET’s 106 & Park countdown.
“Under,” the next single from “THE INTRODUCTION OF MARCUS COOPER,” is set to impact this week at Urban radio outlets coast to coast. A companion video – directed by Erik White (Diddy, T.I., Chris Brown) – is currently in post-production and will have its world premiere on Pleasure’s popular MySpace page – located at www.myspace.com/pleasurepmyspace – later this month.
Pleasure P – who first attracted international attention as a member of Bluestar/Atlantic recording group Pretty Ricky – heralded the release of “THE INTRODUCTION OF MARCUS COOPER” with a rapturously received live
appearance at this weekend’s Hot 97 Summer Jam 2009 at New Jersey’s Giants Stadium. “The New Bad-Boy of R&B” has also been featured in a wide array of publications and online outlets, including XXL, Sister 2 Sister, Black Men, Vibe, Hip Hop Weekly, DJBooth.net, ConcreteLoop.com, and UrbanStreetz.com.
For up-to-the-minute news and information, please visit www.pleasurepmusic.com, www.myspace.com/pleasurepmyspace, and www.twitter.com/pleasurep.
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Tuesday, June 09, 2009
Cool & Dre Officially Launch Rate Your Demo!
Miami Based chart-topping super producing duo Marcello “Cool” Valenzano and Andre “Dre” Lyon also know as Cool & Dre have officially launched their new site WWW.RATEYOURDEMO.COM .
RateYourDemo.com offers aspiring artists, producers, and songwriters a chance to have their music reviewed by REAL players in the music industry such as Grammy nominated Cool & Dre and other music producers, A&R’s and music professionals from both major and independent labels. The sites offers artists a chance to submit tracks, beats and lyrics for REAL industry professionals to not only review, but possibly obtain song and track placement on future albums as well as potentially landing a record deal.
Because A&R executives rarely have time to find talent the site serves as a way for artists to receive constructive criticism from the Grammy nominated duo and actually have a chance of being discovered. The review site has already had 3,000 submissions and has helped the duo discover neo R&B artist New Time Soul who they plan to work with. The site will soon be converted to a full fledge social network site. The site, which is free to join, also now offers forums and blogs on the hottest topics in the industry and the ability to private message other members in the community.
In other Cool & Dre news, the super duo have completed 10 tracks on Lil Wayne’s highly anticipated rock album titled “Rebirth.” Cool & Dre have also produced Interscope recording artist Wale’s hot single “Chillin”featuring Lady Gaga . Cool & Dre were recently in the studio with Queen Latifah who has hired the super duo exclusively to oversee and produce all the tracks for her upcoming album “Persona” set for release on July 7th, 2009. This will be Latifah’s first hip hop album in 10 years! Other projects in the works include production on Justin Timberlake’s new hip hop/rock group called Free Sol signed to Timberlake’s Tennman Records, Amarie’s new album “Break Ups and Make Ups and Lloyd’s upcoming album (titled TBD). Cool & Dre also recently completed the remix for Fall Out Boys’ hit song “America’s Sweetheart” and tracks on Birdman’s new album including the single, “Get it.” Their Epidemic Music imprint is also gearing up for the release of the debut album of hip-hop artist C-ride who is featured on Cash Money artist 2 Pistols single titled “Lights Low 2” produced by Cool & Dre.
Lastly, expanding into the world of movies and lending their talents to producing scores and soundtracks, Cool & Dre have wrapped up production on “Walk The Dinosaur” performed by Queen Latifah which will be featured on 20th Century Fox’s film “Ice Age 3” set for release on July 4, 2009 in which Latifah co-stars as well. Cool and Dre have also been hired exclusively to score Queen Latifah’s next film titled “Just Wright” and serve as music supervisors for the film. “Just Wright” is a romantic comedy currently in pre-production and to be released on Fox Searchlight.
Cool & Dre create original music that crosses a variety of musical genres and that merge the lines that divide pop culture. This is evident when you look at the stellar list of artists that Cool & Dre have worked with which include Linkin Park, Lil Wayne, Gym Class Heroes, The Game, Nas, Busta Rhymes, Wale, Freeway, Darryl Hall, and Duffy to name a few. Cool & Dre have been instrumental in bringing to the masses such classic # 1 hits as “New York” by Ja Rule and “Hate it or Love It” by 50 Cent and The Game for which they were nominated for a Grammy award. Most recently they were also nominated in the prestigious Album of The Year category for their work with Lil Wayne’s “Tha Carter III” and in the Best Rap Album Category for their work on Nas’ “Nas” album.
Aside from their musical skills, these entrepreneurs also keep busy with their clothing line named DIRTY ROYALTY – www.dirtyroyalty.com . The line is sold at major retailers in Miami (Shoe Gallery), Atlanta (Walters) and New York (Zevo).
For more information on Cool & Dre log on to www.myspace.com/officialcoolanddre.
You can also follow them on Twitter! www.twitter.com/coolanddre
RateYourDemo.com offers aspiring artists, producers, and songwriters a chance to have their music reviewed by REAL players in the music industry such as Grammy nominated Cool & Dre and other music producers, A&R’s and music professionals from both major and independent labels. The sites offers artists a chance to submit tracks, beats and lyrics for REAL industry professionals to not only review, but possibly obtain song and track placement on future albums as well as potentially landing a record deal.
Because A&R executives rarely have time to find talent the site serves as a way for artists to receive constructive criticism from the Grammy nominated duo and actually have a chance of being discovered. The review site has already had 3,000 submissions and has helped the duo discover neo R&B artist New Time Soul who they plan to work with. The site will soon be converted to a full fledge social network site. The site, which is free to join, also now offers forums and blogs on the hottest topics in the industry and the ability to private message other members in the community.
In other Cool & Dre news, the super duo have completed 10 tracks on Lil Wayne’s highly anticipated rock album titled “Rebirth.” Cool & Dre have also produced Interscope recording artist Wale’s hot single “Chillin”featuring Lady Gaga . Cool & Dre were recently in the studio with Queen Latifah who has hired the super duo exclusively to oversee and produce all the tracks for her upcoming album “Persona” set for release on July 7th, 2009. This will be Latifah’s first hip hop album in 10 years! Other projects in the works include production on Justin Timberlake’s new hip hop/rock group called Free Sol signed to Timberlake’s Tennman Records, Amarie’s new album “Break Ups and Make Ups and Lloyd’s upcoming album (titled TBD). Cool & Dre also recently completed the remix for Fall Out Boys’ hit song “America’s Sweetheart” and tracks on Birdman’s new album including the single, “Get it.” Their Epidemic Music imprint is also gearing up for the release of the debut album of hip-hop artist C-ride who is featured on Cash Money artist 2 Pistols single titled “Lights Low 2” produced by Cool & Dre.
Lastly, expanding into the world of movies and lending their talents to producing scores and soundtracks, Cool & Dre have wrapped up production on “Walk The Dinosaur” performed by Queen Latifah which will be featured on 20th Century Fox’s film “Ice Age 3” set for release on July 4, 2009 in which Latifah co-stars as well. Cool and Dre have also been hired exclusively to score Queen Latifah’s next film titled “Just Wright” and serve as music supervisors for the film. “Just Wright” is a romantic comedy currently in pre-production and to be released on Fox Searchlight.
Cool & Dre create original music that crosses a variety of musical genres and that merge the lines that divide pop culture. This is evident when you look at the stellar list of artists that Cool & Dre have worked with which include Linkin Park, Lil Wayne, Gym Class Heroes, The Game, Nas, Busta Rhymes, Wale, Freeway, Darryl Hall, and Duffy to name a few. Cool & Dre have been instrumental in bringing to the masses such classic # 1 hits as “New York” by Ja Rule and “Hate it or Love It” by 50 Cent and The Game for which they were nominated for a Grammy award. Most recently they were also nominated in the prestigious Album of The Year category for their work with Lil Wayne’s “Tha Carter III” and in the Best Rap Album Category for their work on Nas’ “Nas” album.
Aside from their musical skills, these entrepreneurs also keep busy with their clothing line named DIRTY ROYALTY – www.dirtyroyalty.com . The line is sold at major retailers in Miami (Shoe Gallery), Atlanta (Walters) and New York (Zevo).
For more information on Cool & Dre log on to www.myspace.com/officialcoolanddre.
You can also follow them on Twitter! www.twitter.com/coolanddre
ATLANTIC RECORDS CELEBRATES BLACK MUSIC MONTH
For more than 60 years, Atlantic Records has been home to the most innovative, compelling, and enduring artists in African-American music, spanning soul and R&B, jazz and hip-hop. To commemorate this month’s 30th anniversary of “Black Music Month,” Atlantic has launched a dynamic online promotional campaign, dubbed “Atlantic IS Black Music.”
“Atlantic IS Black Music” will see a video content link running all month long on the Atlantic Records homepage, located at www.atlanticrecords.com. A stunning array of current Atlantic Records Group artists will be featured, including superstars like T.I., Estelle, and Cee-Lo, alongside rising new talents such as Laura Izibor, Trey Songz, B.o.B., Maino, Pleasure P, Young Steff, Sophia Fresh, and Janelle Monae. The “Atlantic IS Black Music” video content will be updated daily throughout June.
In addition, Interactive One, the #1 African-American digital platform, super-serving more than 10 million monthly users, has partnered with Atlantic Records to celebrate the label’s many accomplishments and impact on Black Music over the past 60 years. Interactive One will provide its vast online community with the ability to engage and share in the celebration at partnering sites including BlackPlanet.com, TheUrbanDaily.com, NewsOne.com, and HelloBeautiful.com. Each week Interactive One members will receive special Atlantic Records gift packs and other prizes – please visit http://www.blackplanet.com/atlanticrecords/ for details.
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When the music industry first united in 1979 to create the annual Black Music Month celebration, Atlantic Records already had a long tradition in presenting African-American artistry. In fact, it was exactly 60 years ago that the label scored its first major hit with Stick McGhee’s 1949 smash, “Drinkin’ Wine Spo-Dee-O-Dee.” From there, Atlantic became the preeminent R&B label of the 1950s, boasting a roster which included the likes of Ruth Brown, Big Joe Turner, Ray Charles, the Clovers, the Drifters, LaVern Baker, and the Coasters.
Atlantic’s influence on the course of black music certainly didn’t stop there. The label pioneered the soul revolution with such stars as Aretha Franklin, Otis Redding, Solomon Burke, Ben E. King, Wilson Pickett, Sam & Dave, and Booker T. & the MGs. Jazz was represented by such influential luminaries as John Coltrane, Ornette Coleman, Charles Mingus, the Modern Jazz Quartet, and Rahsaan Roland Kirk. Atlantic continued to lead the way with Roberta Flack, Donny Hathaway, the Spinners, Chic, Sister Sledge, Levert, and many more.
Today, with artists ranging from hip-hop superstars like T.I., Lupe Fiasco, and Flo Rida, R&B icons like Musiq Soulchild and Toni Braxton, and new soul men and women like Trey Songz, Estelle, and Laura Izibor, Atlantic’s incredible legacy continues on into a new generation.
For additional information, please visit: www.atlanticrecords.com/atlanticisblackmusic and
http://www.blackplanet.com/atlanticrecords/
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ABOUT INTERACTIVE ONE
Interactive One has over 15 million members and reaches over 10 million Black Americans each month. With approximately 8 billion annual page views on its suite of sites, the Company has become the definitive social network for Black America through BlackPlanet, as well as a number of leading content sites. These sites include: NewsOne (www.NewsOne.com), which provides up to the minute, comprehensive coverage of newsworthy events relevant to African Americans across the country and the world through syndicated news, original news reports, local content and opinion blogs from some of the most provocative minds in Black America; TheUrbanDaily www.TheUrbanDaily.com), which serves as the eyes and ears for African Americans looking for a one-stop, comprehensive destination for entertainment news, information, gossip and opinion and original celebrity interviews; HelloBeautiful (www.HelloBeautiful.com), which celebrates the lives and style of African American women with a dynamic daily mix of fashion, beauty, entertainment and relationship content; and Elev8 (www.Elev8.com) which is a personal empowerment website dedicated to uplifting and enriching the lives of African Americans by offering services, tools, information and community.
Interactive One was launched by Radio One in the last year to complement Radio One’s existing portfolio of media companies targeting the African American community. Since its launch, Interactive One has quickly become the #1 online platform for the African American community. Interactive One is powered by the mission to create an online community that engages and positively impacts the lives of African Americans.
“Atlantic IS Black Music” will see a video content link running all month long on the Atlantic Records homepage, located at www.atlanticrecords.com. A stunning array of current Atlantic Records Group artists will be featured, including superstars like T.I., Estelle, and Cee-Lo, alongside rising new talents such as Laura Izibor, Trey Songz, B.o.B., Maino, Pleasure P, Young Steff, Sophia Fresh, and Janelle Monae. The “Atlantic IS Black Music” video content will be updated daily throughout June.
In addition, Interactive One, the #1 African-American digital platform, super-serving more than 10 million monthly users, has partnered with Atlantic Records to celebrate the label’s many accomplishments and impact on Black Music over the past 60 years. Interactive One will provide its vast online community with the ability to engage and share in the celebration at partnering sites including BlackPlanet.com, TheUrbanDaily.com, NewsOne.com, and HelloBeautiful.com. Each week Interactive One members will receive special Atlantic Records gift packs and other prizes – please visit http://www.blackplanet.com/atlanticrecords/ for details.
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When the music industry first united in 1979 to create the annual Black Music Month celebration, Atlantic Records already had a long tradition in presenting African-American artistry. In fact, it was exactly 60 years ago that the label scored its first major hit with Stick McGhee’s 1949 smash, “Drinkin’ Wine Spo-Dee-O-Dee.” From there, Atlantic became the preeminent R&B label of the 1950s, boasting a roster which included the likes of Ruth Brown, Big Joe Turner, Ray Charles, the Clovers, the Drifters, LaVern Baker, and the Coasters.
Atlantic’s influence on the course of black music certainly didn’t stop there. The label pioneered the soul revolution with such stars as Aretha Franklin, Otis Redding, Solomon Burke, Ben E. King, Wilson Pickett, Sam & Dave, and Booker T. & the MGs. Jazz was represented by such influential luminaries as John Coltrane, Ornette Coleman, Charles Mingus, the Modern Jazz Quartet, and Rahsaan Roland Kirk. Atlantic continued to lead the way with Roberta Flack, Donny Hathaway, the Spinners, Chic, Sister Sledge, Levert, and many more.
Today, with artists ranging from hip-hop superstars like T.I., Lupe Fiasco, and Flo Rida, R&B icons like Musiq Soulchild and Toni Braxton, and new soul men and women like Trey Songz, Estelle, and Laura Izibor, Atlantic’s incredible legacy continues on into a new generation.
For additional information, please visit: www.atlanticrecords.com/atlanticisblackmusic and
http://www.blackplanet.com/atlanticrecords/
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ABOUT INTERACTIVE ONE
Interactive One has over 15 million members and reaches over 10 million Black Americans each month. With approximately 8 billion annual page views on its suite of sites, the Company has become the definitive social network for Black America through BlackPlanet, as well as a number of leading content sites. These sites include: NewsOne (www.NewsOne.com), which provides up to the minute, comprehensive coverage of newsworthy events relevant to African Americans across the country and the world through syndicated news, original news reports, local content and opinion blogs from some of the most provocative minds in Black America; TheUrbanDaily www.TheUrbanDaily.com), which serves as the eyes and ears for African Americans looking for a one-stop, comprehensive destination for entertainment news, information, gossip and opinion and original celebrity interviews; HelloBeautiful (www.HelloBeautiful.com), which celebrates the lives and style of African American women with a dynamic daily mix of fashion, beauty, entertainment and relationship content; and Elev8 (www.Elev8.com) which is a personal empowerment website dedicated to uplifting and enriching the lives of African Americans by offering services, tools, information and community.
Interactive One was launched by Radio One in the last year to complement Radio One’s existing portfolio of media companies targeting the African American community. Since its launch, Interactive One has quickly become the #1 online platform for the African American community. Interactive One is powered by the mission to create an online community that engages and positively impacts the lives of African Americans.
PRECIOUS TIMES Magazine New Issue Features "Meet The Browns" DAVID & TAMELA MANN...On Stands Now
The latest issue of Precious Times magazine features the stars of the new TBS Network show "Meet the Browns," based on the popular stage play series by critically-acclaimed screenwriter, playwright, producer, and director Tyler Perry. The cover story details the husband and wife's humble beginnings to their current success. The issue also includes a number of timely and thought-provoking articles sure to garner lots of opinions, including "The Mega Church Ministry or Mess?" and "Obey! Yes, Obey!" examining the little word [obey] included in the wedding vows. Another must-read article of particular interest to the single ladies is "10 Mistakes Christian Women Make with Single Men." Travel, Home Décor, Health, Automotive Reviews, Man of Purpose and the "Brother's Corner" sections also offer new and compelling editorial.
"The Mann's really surprised us," says Publisher Marilyn White. "They are younger than their characters portray and much wiser beyond their years. David and Tamala are a clear example of a loving couple whose foundation is based on practicing their belief in the Word of God. We are confident that anyone who reads this article will come out with nuggets on keeping the romance alive in their marriage. Readers will find this entire issue full of hope and encouragement."
Precious Times magazine recently announced the re-design of their Website offering readers a fresh and dynamic new look that is easy to access and navigate. The renewed portal includes updates between quarterly hard copy issues and an interactive haven for readers to share their thoughts and experiences with the publisher, as well as interact with fellow readers. Excerpts of feature stories
from the magazine appear on the site and readers are able to view behind the scenes video of cover stories. Site visitors can sign-up for free to receive advance notice of events, brand and promotional activities targeted to African-American women; the weekly "Words of Wisdom for a Winning Lifestyle" regular email blasts; and participate in a bi-monthly blog presented by the publisher and various celebrity guest hosts. In addition site visitors can submit comments on articles; submit photos and descriptions of inspirational events they have witnessed or experienced; engage in weekly discussions on topics of interest to Precious Times readers; and receive special invitations to events and promotions exclusive to Precious Times members.
Precious Times magazine, a faith-based, lifestyle publication, is now available by subscription or nationally at Wal-Mart, Barnes & Noble, Family Christian Book Stores, Books-A-Million, Mardel stores, Hastings Entertainment outlets and other local Christian bookstores and newsstands. To find an issue near you please visit the magazine website at www.PreciousTimesMag.com and enter your zip code. Visitors to the website can fill out the Readers Poll to enter a drawing to win a cash prize.
"The Mann's really surprised us," says Publisher Marilyn White. "They are younger than their characters portray and much wiser beyond their years. David and Tamala are a clear example of a loving couple whose foundation is based on practicing their belief in the Word of God. We are confident that anyone who reads this article will come out with nuggets on keeping the romance alive in their marriage. Readers will find this entire issue full of hope and encouragement."
Precious Times magazine recently announced the re-design of their Website offering readers a fresh and dynamic new look that is easy to access and navigate. The renewed portal includes updates between quarterly hard copy issues and an interactive haven for readers to share their thoughts and experiences with the publisher, as well as interact with fellow readers. Excerpts of feature stories
from the magazine appear on the site and readers are able to view behind the scenes video of cover stories. Site visitors can sign-up for free to receive advance notice of events, brand and promotional activities targeted to African-American women; the weekly "Words of Wisdom for a Winning Lifestyle" regular email blasts; and participate in a bi-monthly blog presented by the publisher and various celebrity guest hosts. In addition site visitors can submit comments on articles; submit photos and descriptions of inspirational events they have witnessed or experienced; engage in weekly discussions on topics of interest to Precious Times readers; and receive special invitations to events and promotions exclusive to Precious Times members.
Precious Times magazine, a faith-based, lifestyle publication, is now available by subscription or nationally at Wal-Mart, Barnes & Noble, Family Christian Book Stores, Books-A-Million, Mardel stores, Hastings Entertainment outlets and other local Christian bookstores and newsstands. To find an issue near you please visit the magazine website at www.PreciousTimesMag.com and enter your zip code. Visitors to the website can fill out the Readers Poll to enter a drawing to win a cash prize.
Monday, June 08, 2009
Huey Announces Release Of New Album, $trictly Busine$$ / New Single Free MP3
St. Louis Native Huey Returns With A New Album And New Sound Fall '09 Via Hitz Committee Entertainment
(June 8, 2009 - Brooklyn, NY) St. Louis-based rapper Huey is proud to announce the release of his highly anticipated sophomore LP, $trictly Busine$$. The album, displaying a new, more mature sound for Huey, will be available this fall via Hitz Committee Entertainment.
Only 19 years old when his debut album, Notebook Paper, was released in 2007, Huey is returning with a new album and a new, grown-up sound to match. Over the past two years Huey has developed from a young, budding artist into a seasoned and savvy veteran of the music industry, and with $trictly Busine$$, Huey is releasing music that speaks organically to that growth. Touching on the new sound fans can expect on $trictly Busine$$ Huey says, "I'm on a whole different level. My old album was Baby Huey; on $trictly Busine$$ the bar is raised. I've grown and my audience has grown with me - the first two singles are definitely a departure from 'Pop, Lock, And Drop It.'" Hard at work over the past two years, Huey is excited to show off his new sound, growth, and maturation into a complete artist with $trictly Busine$$.
$trictly Busine$$ comprises 15 tracks, including the album's lead single, "PAYOW" featuring Juelz Santana and Bobby V., which is experiencing great early success at radio being number 1 added at Urban Radio in 29 cities nationwide. In addition to Juelz Santana and Bobby V., the album will feature appearances by Trey Songz, Pistol Pete, Pleasure P, members from Huey's own Hitz Committee family, and more. Despite the impressive guest list, however, what stands out most on $trictly Busine$$ is Huey himself, as he prepares to show fans and naysayers alike his growth as a lyricist and complete artist: "I want everyone to actually listen, and realize that I’m actually a lyricist. Not a lot of people have heard Huey spit. They were too focused on 'Pop, Lock, And Drop It.' They weren’t trying to hear it, but they will on the new album."
Huey exploded on to the national scene in 2007 with the release of his debut album, Notebook Paper, which featured the wildly successful "Pop, Lock, And Drop It," a song that reached number six on Billboard charts, selling over 3.5 million digital downloads and propelling the sales of the album to sales of over 300,000. Huey has taken part in a number of successful tours and been hard at work in the interim. In 2008, Huey released the street single, "24/7 - 365," launching the viral video with an exclusive premiere on Worldstarhiphop.com. Now, Huey is back with his upcoming sophomore release $trictly Busine$$, and he brings with him a new, grown up image that is the result of the natural progression from young man to adult. The album, which will feature potential singles "No Make Up," "I Go Crazy," and "Celebrate," plans to be a true milestone of artistic progression in Huey's career. $trictly Busine$$ will be available fall ‘09 via Hitz Committee Entertainment.
Listen to the first single from the album, featuring Juelz Santana and Bobby V., now available as a FREE MP3: http://media.audibletreats.com/Huey-PAYOW_feat_Juelz_Santana.mp3
YouTube song video also available below.
Streams:
"PAYOW" feat. Juelz Santana and Bobby V.
http://media.audibletreats.com/Huey-PAYOW_feat_Juelz_Santana.mp3
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qP1kWri0k-U
http://media.audibletreats.com/Huey-PAYOW_feat_Juelz_Santana.asx
Twitter:
http://twitter.com/huey314
Kyte Channel:
http://www.kyte.tv/ch/195548-hueytv
MySpace:
http://www.myspace.com/hueyhitz
Label Site:
http://www.hitzcommittee.com/
(June 8, 2009 - Brooklyn, NY) St. Louis-based rapper Huey is proud to announce the release of his highly anticipated sophomore LP, $trictly Busine$$. The album, displaying a new, more mature sound for Huey, will be available this fall via Hitz Committee Entertainment.
Only 19 years old when his debut album, Notebook Paper, was released in 2007, Huey is returning with a new album and a new, grown-up sound to match. Over the past two years Huey has developed from a young, budding artist into a seasoned and savvy veteran of the music industry, and with $trictly Busine$$, Huey is releasing music that speaks organically to that growth. Touching on the new sound fans can expect on $trictly Busine$$ Huey says, "I'm on a whole different level. My old album was Baby Huey; on $trictly Busine$$ the bar is raised. I've grown and my audience has grown with me - the first two singles are definitely a departure from 'Pop, Lock, And Drop It.'" Hard at work over the past two years, Huey is excited to show off his new sound, growth, and maturation into a complete artist with $trictly Busine$$.
$trictly Busine$$ comprises 15 tracks, including the album's lead single, "PAYOW" featuring Juelz Santana and Bobby V., which is experiencing great early success at radio being number 1 added at Urban Radio in 29 cities nationwide. In addition to Juelz Santana and Bobby V., the album will feature appearances by Trey Songz, Pistol Pete, Pleasure P, members from Huey's own Hitz Committee family, and more. Despite the impressive guest list, however, what stands out most on $trictly Busine$$ is Huey himself, as he prepares to show fans and naysayers alike his growth as a lyricist and complete artist: "I want everyone to actually listen, and realize that I’m actually a lyricist. Not a lot of people have heard Huey spit. They were too focused on 'Pop, Lock, And Drop It.' They weren’t trying to hear it, but they will on the new album."
Huey exploded on to the national scene in 2007 with the release of his debut album, Notebook Paper, which featured the wildly successful "Pop, Lock, And Drop It," a song that reached number six on Billboard charts, selling over 3.5 million digital downloads and propelling the sales of the album to sales of over 300,000. Huey has taken part in a number of successful tours and been hard at work in the interim. In 2008, Huey released the street single, "24/7 - 365," launching the viral video with an exclusive premiere on Worldstarhiphop.com. Now, Huey is back with his upcoming sophomore release $trictly Busine$$, and he brings with him a new, grown up image that is the result of the natural progression from young man to adult. The album, which will feature potential singles "No Make Up," "I Go Crazy," and "Celebrate," plans to be a true milestone of artistic progression in Huey's career. $trictly Busine$$ will be available fall ‘09 via Hitz Committee Entertainment.
Listen to the first single from the album, featuring Juelz Santana and Bobby V., now available as a FREE MP3: http://media.audibletreats.com/Huey-PAYOW_feat_Juelz_Santana.mp3
YouTube song video also available below.
Streams:
"PAYOW" feat. Juelz Santana and Bobby V.
http://media.audibletreats.com/Huey-PAYOW_feat_Juelz_Santana.mp3
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qP1kWri0k-U
http://media.audibletreats.com/Huey-PAYOW_feat_Juelz_Santana.asx
Twitter:
http://twitter.com/huey314
Kyte Channel:
http://www.kyte.tv/ch/195548-hueytv
MySpace:
http://www.myspace.com/hueyhitz
Label Site:
http://www.hitzcommittee.com/
RUBEN STUDDARD FREE NYC SHOW!
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GOSPEL EXPLOSION 2009
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PRESENTS
GOSPEL EXPLOSION 2009
AT CENTRAL PARK SUMMERSTAGE NYC
THIS SATURDAY JUNE 13th @ 3 PM
FEATURING
RUBEN STUDDARD
ALSO ON THE BILL ARE:
SMOKIE NORFUL
TYE TRIBBETT
&
BYRON CAGE
THIS IS A FREE SHOW OPEN TO THE PUBLIC - PLEASE ARRIVE EARLY FOR THE BEST SEATS!
RUBEN STUDDARD
“Love IS”
IN-STORES NOW!!!
VIBE MEDIA GROUP LAUNCHES NEW PRINT AND WEB TABLOID PROPERTIES: THE MOST! AND THEMOSTmag.com
VIBE Media Group has put another stake in the ground as the definitive voice of urban culture with the launch of its new tabloid property, THE MOST!. True to the brand's motto: All Up In the Bizness, THE MOST! will fill a void on national newsstands by reflecting VIBE's commitment to urban style, celebrity, beauty, and culture through a tabloid-themed publication. It will feature THE MOST of everything including THE MOST! Hype, THE MOST! Buzz, THE MOST! Style, THE MOST! News, and more. It's a lifestyle and celebrity magazine featuring some of the most trendsetting stars in the world, THE MOST! is "urban" with pride and mega style. Featured on the cover of the premiere issue is one of hip hop's most talked about couples - Nas and Kelis.
In the cover story, THE MOST! unveils the exclusive inside scoop behind their recent shocking divorce announcement after eight years together. Insiders tell THE MOST! that the couple has reportedly been weathering marital problems for quite some time. "One minute he's very warm, loving, and endearing; the next minute he says horrible things for absolutely no reason." According to the same source, last fall, while the couple was at a London nightclub, there was a wild incident. And THE MOST! has all the details.
Nas' former manager Mark Pitts, now president of urban music at Zomba Music Group paints a different picture of the couple's relationship. "You could tell that girl was Nas' heart, his homegirl. They were inseparable."
Also, read all about the incredible life drama of the tiger tattooed reality starlet Ray-J named Danger in "Danger Ahead!" THE MOST! tells of a three-day ordeal three years ago where she was detained by local police for resisting a random cavity search at the Las Vegas airport security gate while on her way back home to California where she was a pre-med student. "At the station my clothes were taken. I was touched and beaten, while I sat completely naked in the cell."
THE MOST! debut issue also features "Best I Ever Had" including T.I and Tiny, Beyoncé and Jay-Z; and an update on the one-time rising R&B star Houston, who made headlines a few years ago when he gouged his own eye out, in "Houston, We Have a Problem."
Inside the celebrity-filled pages of this sizzling premiere issue, readers will also be able to check out THE MOST! Hype, which includes sightings, dazzling red-carpet divas, the sexiest bikini bods and behind-the-velvet-rope photos from the most exclusive parties; in THE MOST! News, get the 4-1-1 on Rihanna and Kanye's fragrance deal, and what's going down with Scott Storch. THE MOST! Style features all of the newest, coolest must-have products; celebs donning their sexiest shoes; and rocking the sassiest, or silliest, hairdos in "Dope? or Nope?" In THE MOST! Buzz, readers can check out reviews of the latest books, CD's, DVD's, and television shows. THE MOST! Mix features exclusive sections like "Shut Yo' Mouth!" and Reeeetwitulous.
VIBE first published tabloid issues in January 2008 and January 2009 with much success. Similar in design to The MOST!, the January 2009 issue featuring Chris Brown and Rihanna has been one of the highest-selling issues to date for 2009 for VIBE Media Group, with the January 2008 issue featuring Kanye West experiencing parallel success.
Set to hit national newsstands on June 16 with the corresponding Web site, THEMOSTmag.com, going live on June 15, THE MOST! will be published twice a year with July and January issues. THEMOSTmag.com will function as a daily blog. VMG has also launched a Twitter page at twitter.com/themostmag.
ABOUT VIBE
VIBE magazine is the definitive voice of urban culture, influencing global music, life, and style for more than 7 million monthly readers around the world. The award-winning publication is the nation's leader in reporting entertainment, fashion, politics, and culture features for a multicultural audience in print and online. VIBE's innovation, journalistic integrity, brand equity, and overall swagger make it the No. 1 reference choice among male and female trendsetters in small and large cities in the U.S. and abroad.
VIBE Media Group, an affiliate of the Wicks Group of Companies, LLC, is a leading music lifestyle media company that publishes VIBE magazine and produces myriad other VIBE-branded properties including VIBE.com, THE MOST! magazine, THEMOSTmag.com, V Sessions, VIBE Yardfest, and VIBE Books, which published The New York Times bestseller Tupac Shakur. VIBE magazine was founded in 1993 by multitalented music mogul Quincy Jones.
In the cover story, THE MOST! unveils the exclusive inside scoop behind their recent shocking divorce announcement after eight years together. Insiders tell THE MOST! that the couple has reportedly been weathering marital problems for quite some time. "One minute he's very warm, loving, and endearing; the next minute he says horrible things for absolutely no reason." According to the same source, last fall, while the couple was at a London nightclub, there was a wild incident. And THE MOST! has all the details.
Nas' former manager Mark Pitts, now president of urban music at Zomba Music Group paints a different picture of the couple's relationship. "You could tell that girl was Nas' heart, his homegirl. They were inseparable."
Also, read all about the incredible life drama of the tiger tattooed reality starlet Ray-J named Danger in "Danger Ahead!" THE MOST! tells of a three-day ordeal three years ago where she was detained by local police for resisting a random cavity search at the Las Vegas airport security gate while on her way back home to California where she was a pre-med student. "At the station my clothes were taken. I was touched and beaten, while I sat completely naked in the cell."
THE MOST! debut issue also features "Best I Ever Had" including T.I and Tiny, Beyoncé and Jay-Z; and an update on the one-time rising R&B star Houston, who made headlines a few years ago when he gouged his own eye out, in "Houston, We Have a Problem."
Inside the celebrity-filled pages of this sizzling premiere issue, readers will also be able to check out THE MOST! Hype, which includes sightings, dazzling red-carpet divas, the sexiest bikini bods and behind-the-velvet-rope photos from the most exclusive parties; in THE MOST! News, get the 4-1-1 on Rihanna and Kanye's fragrance deal, and what's going down with Scott Storch. THE MOST! Style features all of the newest, coolest must-have products; celebs donning their sexiest shoes; and rocking the sassiest, or silliest, hairdos in "Dope? or Nope?" In THE MOST! Buzz, readers can check out reviews of the latest books, CD's, DVD's, and television shows. THE MOST! Mix features exclusive sections like "Shut Yo' Mouth!" and Reeeetwitulous.
VIBE first published tabloid issues in January 2008 and January 2009 with much success. Similar in design to The MOST!, the January 2009 issue featuring Chris Brown and Rihanna has been one of the highest-selling issues to date for 2009 for VIBE Media Group, with the January 2008 issue featuring Kanye West experiencing parallel success.
Set to hit national newsstands on June 16 with the corresponding Web site, THEMOSTmag.com, going live on June 15, THE MOST! will be published twice a year with July and January issues. THEMOSTmag.com will function as a daily blog. VMG has also launched a Twitter page at twitter.com/themostmag.
ABOUT VIBE
VIBE magazine is the definitive voice of urban culture, influencing global music, life, and style for more than 7 million monthly readers around the world. The award-winning publication is the nation's leader in reporting entertainment, fashion, politics, and culture features for a multicultural audience in print and online. VIBE's innovation, journalistic integrity, brand equity, and overall swagger make it the No. 1 reference choice among male and female trendsetters in small and large cities in the U.S. and abroad.
VIBE Media Group, an affiliate of the Wicks Group of Companies, LLC, is a leading music lifestyle media company that publishes VIBE magazine and produces myriad other VIBE-branded properties including VIBE.com, THE MOST! magazine, THEMOSTmag.com, V Sessions, VIBE Yardfest, and VIBE Books, which published The New York Times bestseller Tupac Shakur. VIBE magazine was founded in 1993 by multitalented music mogul Quincy Jones.
Bay Area Star Big Rich Announces New Album "Heart Of The City"
BAY AREA RAP STAR BIG RICH ANNOUNCES NEW ALBUM "HEART OF THE CITY"
Fresh back from E-40's highly successful "Wake It Up Tour", Big Rich is set to release his sophomore album "Heart Of The City".
After releasing the critically acclaimed album "Block Tested Hood Approved" on Street Cred/KOCH Records in 2006 and the ground breaking San Francisco Anthem in 2008, Big Rich is proving that he is here to stay.
Now in 2009, on the verge of Big Rich's new solo release "Heart Of The City", he is wiser, worldlier shows us a different side of Big Rich.
"On my album 'Heart Of The City', I'm talking about issues happening in every city (not the glamorous/tourist side) on a daily basis. I'm trying to capture the mood of rolling through your city and seeing different things going on in your everyday life. I'm telling my story through the eyes of a hustler's lifestyle: not a gangsta, a drug dealer, a politician, but a person who once struggled and now enjoys the journey after the fact."
Though both of his previous releases reached nationwide attention with MTV and BET airplay, Big Rich insists he is not satisfied. Still hungry for more "Heart Of The City" is Big Rich's best work to date.
The official lead single "Ballin", produced by Automattik, is currently in heavy rotation on MTV, in the streets and catching a large amount of attention from radio stations throughout the entire West Coast. Other tracks on the album like "Pushin," were produced by D-Animals and "Fly Gangstas" by M.A., shows Big Rich's growth as a nationwide artist, whose music has reached new heights. Along with his heavy bass street anthems "I'm Back," "Wassup" featuring Glasses Malone and "Summertime" featuring The Jacka, Big Rich continues to deliver his trademark sound.
Guest appearances include Glasses Malone, The Jacka, Dem Hoodstarz, 3 Story Gang and more. Along with production by 3 Story's own in-house producer D-Animals, Automattik and M.A, also contributed tracks to the album as well.
After 2+ years since the release of "Block Tested Hood Approved", Big Rich remained relevant in the Bay Area Hip-Hop scene with several street albums, countless guest appearances and staying in rotation on MTV. Never backing down from a challenge, Big Rich is prepared to survive through our country's and the music industry's current recession by adapting and adjusting to the times.
"Heart Of The City" will be a fully independent album, released via his own label 3 Story Muzik/Street Cred Music Group and will hit stores on June 30.
Big Rich
"Heart Of The City"
3 Story Muzik/Street Cred.
Street Date: June 30, 2009
MySpace: www.myspace.com/bigrich
Blog: www.bigrichmusic.blogspot.com
Twitter: www.twitter.com/fillmorerich3
Fresh back from E-40's highly successful "Wake It Up Tour", Big Rich is set to release his sophomore album "Heart Of The City".
After releasing the critically acclaimed album "Block Tested Hood Approved" on Street Cred/KOCH Records in 2006 and the ground breaking San Francisco Anthem in 2008, Big Rich is proving that he is here to stay.
Now in 2009, on the verge of Big Rich's new solo release "Heart Of The City", he is wiser, worldlier shows us a different side of Big Rich.
"On my album 'Heart Of The City', I'm talking about issues happening in every city (not the glamorous/tourist side) on a daily basis. I'm trying to capture the mood of rolling through your city and seeing different things going on in your everyday life. I'm telling my story through the eyes of a hustler's lifestyle: not a gangsta, a drug dealer, a politician, but a person who once struggled and now enjoys the journey after the fact."
Though both of his previous releases reached nationwide attention with MTV and BET airplay, Big Rich insists he is not satisfied. Still hungry for more "Heart Of The City" is Big Rich's best work to date.
The official lead single "Ballin", produced by Automattik, is currently in heavy rotation on MTV, in the streets and catching a large amount of attention from radio stations throughout the entire West Coast. Other tracks on the album like "Pushin," were produced by D-Animals and "Fly Gangstas" by M.A., shows Big Rich's growth as a nationwide artist, whose music has reached new heights. Along with his heavy bass street anthems "I'm Back," "Wassup" featuring Glasses Malone and "Summertime" featuring The Jacka, Big Rich continues to deliver his trademark sound.
Guest appearances include Glasses Malone, The Jacka, Dem Hoodstarz, 3 Story Gang and more. Along with production by 3 Story's own in-house producer D-Animals, Automattik and M.A, also contributed tracks to the album as well.
After 2+ years since the release of "Block Tested Hood Approved", Big Rich remained relevant in the Bay Area Hip-Hop scene with several street albums, countless guest appearances and staying in rotation on MTV. Never backing down from a challenge, Big Rich is prepared to survive through our country's and the music industry's current recession by adapting and adjusting to the times.
"Heart Of The City" will be a fully independent album, released via his own label 3 Story Muzik/Street Cred Music Group and will hit stores on June 30.
Big Rich
"Heart Of The City"
3 Story Muzik/Street Cred.
Street Date: June 30, 2009
MySpace: www.myspace.com/bigrich
Blog: www.bigrichmusic.blogspot.com
Twitter: www.twitter.com/fillmorerich3
Former Death Row Veteran Tha Realest To Release Debut Album July 14th
Being signed to one of the most storied record labels in music history has its valleys and peaks. And while only a few know the feeling, no one may know it better than Tha Realest who is preparing to release his debut album “Witness Tha Realest” on July 14th from Team Dime Ent. & RBC Records.
Proving his depth in the game, “Witness Tha Realest” isn’t your typical debut. The album features assistance from Ray J, Fat Joe, WC, J. Valentine, Crooked I, Yukmouth, EDI of Tha Outlawz, Devin The Dude, Sean P, C-Bo, and more. “Witness Tha Realest” will finally see the light of day after being over 10 years in the making.
“Get It N” is the album’s street single, produced by Detail of Konvict Music and is already making rounds in clubs across the nation.
Having signed to Death Row Records in 1996, Tha Realest is best known for looking and sounding similar to Tupac Shakur. Often having to address rumors that it was he who recorded many posthumous Pac verses, that would ultimately appear on the late rappers own records released after his passing.
He made his musical debut on the Gang Related soundtrack, appearing in two songs with rapper J-Flexx under the pseudonym Tenkamenin, sharing his name with a 11th century African Emperor of the Ghana Empire. In 1999, he performed seven tracks on the Death Row collaboration Suge Knight Represents: Chronic 2000. He would again appear on yet another Death Row compilation titled Too Gangsta for Radio, performing on two songs.
Tha Realest left Death Row Records in 2002 to form his own record label, 2Real Entertainment (later Omerta Entertainment). Now, in conjunction with RBC Records and NBA Superstar Mike Bibby’s Team Dime Ent., Tha Realest is set to release his first solo record “Witness Tha Realest” on July 14th.
Become a Witness to Tha Realest.
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Tha Realest "Get It N", the official street single taken from the album "Witness Tha Realest".
DOWNLOAD: Tha Realest "Get It N" - http://www.zshare.net/audio/610920387c85e768/
Proving his depth in the game, “Witness Tha Realest” isn’t your typical debut. The album features assistance from Ray J, Fat Joe, WC, J. Valentine, Crooked I, Yukmouth, EDI of Tha Outlawz, Devin The Dude, Sean P, C-Bo, and more. “Witness Tha Realest” will finally see the light of day after being over 10 years in the making.
“Get It N” is the album’s street single, produced by Detail of Konvict Music and is already making rounds in clubs across the nation.
Having signed to Death Row Records in 1996, Tha Realest is best known for looking and sounding similar to Tupac Shakur. Often having to address rumors that it was he who recorded many posthumous Pac verses, that would ultimately appear on the late rappers own records released after his passing.
He made his musical debut on the Gang Related soundtrack, appearing in two songs with rapper J-Flexx under the pseudonym Tenkamenin, sharing his name with a 11th century African Emperor of the Ghana Empire. In 1999, he performed seven tracks on the Death Row collaboration Suge Knight Represents: Chronic 2000. He would again appear on yet another Death Row compilation titled Too Gangsta for Radio, performing on two songs.
Tha Realest left Death Row Records in 2002 to form his own record label, 2Real Entertainment (later Omerta Entertainment). Now, in conjunction with RBC Records and NBA Superstar Mike Bibby’s Team Dime Ent., Tha Realest is set to release his first solo record “Witness Tha Realest” on July 14th.
Become a Witness to Tha Realest.
# # #
Tha Realest "Get It N", the official street single taken from the album "Witness Tha Realest".
DOWNLOAD: Tha Realest "Get It N" - http://www.zshare.net/audio/610920387c85e768/
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