Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Monday, March 30, 2009
Big Ced is More Hip-Hop than You
http://slangrap.wordpress.com/2009/03/30/big-ced-is-more-hip-hop-than-you/
Eminem Slim Shady Review in Blaze
It’s true. Big Ced, of the Industry C0sign and a whole lotta ish you can ask him about yourself, is more Hip-Hop than any of us. I first noted it when after every time I thought to myself, “Damn, that dude in MC Lyte’s ‘Paper Thin’ video looks just like Ced”—it turned out to be Ced (via Rocka Candy) after all.
Then when searching for my old Source 50th issue to scan its cover for a recent post, I came across my set of Blaze Magazine issues [semi-tangent: Aliya S. King relayed a great story involving Blaze right here). I've teased Cedric many times that I would get around to scanning his appearance in the aforementioned mag's review section. Nah, he didn't write a review, but his mug was used as the sections rating scale (large pic below). Pretty creative move on the late mag's part, actually.
Ced Classics
All this to say, Ced is more Hip-Hop than you, you, you and all the you in the back, and in the middle, and in the front. Word.
Sunday, March 29, 2009
Teena Marie new single with Faith Evans
Grammy nominated singer Teena Marie celebrates her 30th year career anniversary with the release of a new album Congo Square set for a June 9th, 2009 street date. Teena Marie's 13th album release and debut on Stax Records/Concord Music Group, is an ode to all those who came before her like Sarah Vaughan, Curtis Mayfield and Marvin Gaye to name a few.
The first single "Can't Last A Day" featuring Faith Evans will be released and available on iTunes April 7th. Teena describes how Faith became involved in the song. "It was after I had recorded the song I got the idea to put Faith on it. I've always loved Faith and her vocal style. She reminds me of me. Her correlation with Biggie - having a career with him and without him - reminds me of me and Rick. I feel like she's a younger me. Of the younger ladies, she's the one I love most." Teena and Faith move back and forth throughout the song with powerful emotion, ripping scenarios of haunting feelings of love and trying to get through the day without it. Teena continues "Musically, "Can't Last a Day" has that Gamble & Huff, Teddy Pendergrass Philadelphia International sound 'in the music. It's about that mystical, joined-through-God kind of love...really powerful...like the love I felt when I spoke to my auntie who was married for 57 years, and reflected on my mother who was married to my father for 36 years until he died. When she dies she'll be buried next to him. I'm talking about people being together until the end of time. I think we're really missing that level of love today."
In support of the single and albums' release Teena will embark on a national tour.
Tour dates so far are listed below:
5/8 Constitution Hall
1776 D Street NW, Washington D.C. 20006
202 638 2661
8:00pm
5/9 City Boardwalk Hall
2301 Boardwalk, Atlantic City (NJ) 08401
609 348 7000
8:00pm
5/10 Beacon Theater
KISS Presents
2124 Broadway between 74th & 75th
New York, NY
3:00pm and 8:00pm
5/25 Stone Soul Picnic
Sleeptrain Pavillion
KBLX Performance
2000 Kirker Pass Road
Concord, CA 94521
925 676 8742
8:00pm
6/21 Philly West Oak Lane Jazz and Arts Festival
7143 Ogontz Ave.
Philidelphia, PA. 79138
215 549 3420
8:00pm
7/4 Essence Festival
Louisiana Superdome
1500 Super Bowl Dr.
New Orleans, LA. 70112
504 587 3663
8/3 Fox Theater
2211 Woodward Ave.
Detroit, MI. 48201
313 471 6611
8:00pm
8/8 Spirit Fest
Merriweather Post Pavillion
10475 Little Pauxent Parkway
Columbia, MD 21044
410 715 5550
8:00pm
8/29 Country Club Hills
4116 W. 183rd Street
Country Club Hills, IL. 60478
8:00pm
9/4 Spirit Mountain Casino
27100 SW Salmon River Hwy
Grand Ronde, OR 97347
503 879 2350
8:00pm
9/26 Viajas Casino & Resort
5000 Willows Rd.
Alpine, CA. 91901
800 847 6537
8:00pm
The first single "Can't Last A Day" featuring Faith Evans will be released and available on iTunes April 7th. Teena describes how Faith became involved in the song. "It was after I had recorded the song I got the idea to put Faith on it. I've always loved Faith and her vocal style. She reminds me of me. Her correlation with Biggie - having a career with him and without him - reminds me of me and Rick. I feel like she's a younger me. Of the younger ladies, she's the one I love most." Teena and Faith move back and forth throughout the song with powerful emotion, ripping scenarios of haunting feelings of love and trying to get through the day without it. Teena continues "Musically, "Can't Last a Day" has that Gamble & Huff, Teddy Pendergrass Philadelphia International sound 'in the music. It's about that mystical, joined-through-God kind of love...really powerful...like the love I felt when I spoke to my auntie who was married for 57 years, and reflected on my mother who was married to my father for 36 years until he died. When she dies she'll be buried next to him. I'm talking about people being together until the end of time. I think we're really missing that level of love today."
In support of the single and albums' release Teena will embark on a national tour.
Tour dates so far are listed below:
5/8 Constitution Hall
1776 D Street NW, Washington D.C. 20006
202 638 2661
8:00pm
5/9 City Boardwalk Hall
2301 Boardwalk, Atlantic City (NJ) 08401
609 348 7000
8:00pm
5/10 Beacon Theater
KISS Presents
2124 Broadway between 74th & 75th
New York, NY
3:00pm and 8:00pm
5/25 Stone Soul Picnic
Sleeptrain Pavillion
KBLX Performance
2000 Kirker Pass Road
Concord, CA 94521
925 676 8742
8:00pm
6/21 Philly West Oak Lane Jazz and Arts Festival
7143 Ogontz Ave.
Philidelphia, PA. 79138
215 549 3420
8:00pm
7/4 Essence Festival
Louisiana Superdome
1500 Super Bowl Dr.
New Orleans, LA. 70112
504 587 3663
8/3 Fox Theater
2211 Woodward Ave.
Detroit, MI. 48201
313 471 6611
8:00pm
8/8 Spirit Fest
Merriweather Post Pavillion
10475 Little Pauxent Parkway
Columbia, MD 21044
410 715 5550
8:00pm
8/29 Country Club Hills
4116 W. 183rd Street
Country Club Hills, IL. 60478
8:00pm
9/4 Spirit Mountain Casino
27100 SW Salmon River Hwy
Grand Ronde, OR 97347
503 879 2350
8:00pm
9/26 Viajas Casino & Resort
5000 Willows Rd.
Alpine, CA. 91901
800 847 6537
8:00pm
Friday, March 27, 2009
DEBORAH COX's New CD "THE PROMISE" Nominated for 2009 JUNO Award
(New York, NY - March 27, 2009) - International and multi-platinum selling recording artist DEBORAH COX's single, "Beautiful U R" is now double platinum in Canada. The song is included on the new independent CD release, THE PROMISE, her first contemporary R&B album in six years. The album has also been nominated for a 2009 JUNO Award (Canada's Music Awards) for Best R&B/Soul Recording. Called "music's biggest night in Canada," Cox, a Canadian native, will appear as a presenter on the annual award show scheduled to air Sunday, March 29 from Vancouver on CTV.
"Beautiful U R" is the first Top 40 single from the album. It is currently #31 on Billboard's Canadian Top 100 chart and #6 on the Canadian Hot AC Radio Chart with over 5,000 plays/26.5 million total audience. In addition, the accompanying video has received over one million views on YouTube and is currently #1 on Canada's MuchMoreMusic Countdown.
The new single, "Saying Goodbye," is shaping up to be Cox's biggest single in years: #1 most added at Urban AC in its first week; 36* at R&R and 35* at Mediabase. The song is Top 20 in several markets including WBLS (NY), WSRB (Chicago), KBLX (San Francisco), WKXI (Jackson, MS), WMGL (Charleston SC), WQMG (Greensboro, NC), KNEK (Lafayette, AL), KMEZ (New Orleans).
THE PROMISE features production by an all-star team of collaborators including John Legend (Alicia Keys, Lauryn Hill), Big Jim Wright (Elton John, String, Janet Jackson), Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis (Mariah Carey, Janet Jackson), Shep Crawford (Whitney Houston, Luther Vandross) and Devo Springsteen (Kanye West, Estelle).
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For more information on Deborah Cox, please visit:
www.myspace.com/deborahcox
www.deborahcox.com
"Beautiful U R" is the first Top 40 single from the album. It is currently #31 on Billboard's Canadian Top 100 chart and #6 on the Canadian Hot AC Radio Chart with over 5,000 plays/26.5 million total audience. In addition, the accompanying video has received over one million views on YouTube and is currently #1 on Canada's MuchMoreMusic Countdown.
The new single, "Saying Goodbye," is shaping up to be Cox's biggest single in years: #1 most added at Urban AC in its first week; 36* at R&R and 35* at Mediabase. The song is Top 20 in several markets including WBLS (NY), WSRB (Chicago), KBLX (San Francisco), WKXI (Jackson, MS), WMGL (Charleston SC), WQMG (Greensboro, NC), KNEK (Lafayette, AL), KMEZ (New Orleans).
THE PROMISE features production by an all-star team of collaborators including John Legend (Alicia Keys, Lauryn Hill), Big Jim Wright (Elton John, String, Janet Jackson), Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis (Mariah Carey, Janet Jackson), Shep Crawford (Whitney Houston, Luther Vandross) and Devo Springsteen (Kanye West, Estelle).
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For more information on Deborah Cox, please visit:
www.myspace.com/deborahcox
www.deborahcox.com
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
TRUE TO THE GAME MUSIC RELEASE
In 1947 Jackie Robinson broke the “color line” in professional baseball, becoming the first African-American since the end of the 19th century to play alongside white players in an official game. For many, Jackie Robinson’s entry into Major League Baseball presented a view into a future where much of American society would be fully integrated. As important as Robinson’s achievement was, it would overshadow perhaps an even greater example of the legacy of African-American success. Before they could suit up alongside their white peers, black baseball players were relegated to the Negro Leagues. But rather than see the Negro Leagues as an inferior version of white baseball, visionaries like Andrew “Rube” Foster and players like Josh Gibson, James “Cool Papa” Bell, Leroy “Satchel” Paige and Buck O’Neil helped create a vibrant testament to African-American ingenuity and survival. Though the Negro Leagues are too often forgotten in an era when African-American athletes compete at the highest levels of virtually every professional sport, Stadium Entertainment aims to celebrate the Negro Leagues with the compilation CD True to the Game, Volume 1. A portion of the gross proceeds from the sale of True to the Game, Volume 1 will be used to support fund-raising efforts for the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum in Kansas City, MO. True to the Game, Volume 1 launched its release on March 24, 2009 on Stadium Entertainment.
The current single and video, The Big Screen, features protégé GLC and hip-hop icon Kanye West. GLC is clearly an emerging voice in urban music. His success started when childhood friend, Kanye, offered GLC a guest appearance on his debut album, The College Dropout. GLC delivered a verse which engendered critical acclaim from music critics and fans alike, followed by another stellar performance on “Drive Slow,” from Kanye’s sophomore LP, Late Registration. GLC and Kanye West were the first artists who agreed to lend their talents on the True To The Game project.
The CD is comprised of 14 tracks featuring platinum and multi-platinum selling artists paired with emerging new artists. The line-up includes: Yung Joc, Raiyn and Talib Kweli, Tay Dizm, T-Pain and Rick Ross, Macy Gray and Marsha Ambrosius, GLC and Kanye West, Sam Chris and Big Boi, Mikkey Halsted and Klass, Ziggy Nina and Chingy, Porta Prince and Ray J, Jarvis and Ludacris, Mario, DJ Pharris with Shawna, Paul Wall and Lil Scrappy, Brandon Hines, and Hustle Boyz and Snoop Dogg.
The current single and video, The Big Screen, features protégé GLC and hip-hop icon Kanye West. GLC is clearly an emerging voice in urban music. His success started when childhood friend, Kanye, offered GLC a guest appearance on his debut album, The College Dropout. GLC delivered a verse which engendered critical acclaim from music critics and fans alike, followed by another stellar performance on “Drive Slow,” from Kanye’s sophomore LP, Late Registration. GLC and Kanye West were the first artists who agreed to lend their talents on the True To The Game project.
The CD is comprised of 14 tracks featuring platinum and multi-platinum selling artists paired with emerging new artists. The line-up includes: Yung Joc, Raiyn and Talib Kweli, Tay Dizm, T-Pain and Rick Ross, Macy Gray and Marsha Ambrosius, GLC and Kanye West, Sam Chris and Big Boi, Mikkey Halsted and Klass, Ziggy Nina and Chingy, Porta Prince and Ray J, Jarvis and Ludacris, Mario, DJ Pharris with Shawna, Paul Wall and Lil Scrappy, Brandon Hines, and Hustle Boyz and Snoop Dogg.
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Monday, March 23, 2009
AMERICAN IDOL CELEBRATES 50 YEARS OF MOTOWN THIS WEEK
On a special Wednesday, March 25 (8:00-10:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed) performance show, the Top 10 finalists (Kris Allen, Anoop Desai, Matt Giraud, Danny Gokey, Allison Iraheta, Megan Joy, Adam Lambert, Scott MacIntyre, Lil Rounds and Michael Sarver) will return to the IDOL stage to celebrate and pay tribute to “50 Years of Motown” as well as perform classic Motown songs. The IDOLS were treated to a tour of Hitsville, the birthplace of superstars such as Diana Ross and The Supremes, Stevie Wonder, and the Jackson 5 and had the rare opportunity to sit down with the legendary Berry Gordy and Smokey Robinson for their advice.
Tune in the following night Thursday, March 26 (8:00-9:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed) to see Smokey Robinson perform and find out if the judges use their save or if America sends another finalist home.
Smokey Robinson has been synonymous with the Motown sound since the late 1950s when he first met Motown founder Berry Gordy in Detroit. Gordy took Robinson and The Miracles under his wing, and in 1960, signed them to Motown. Smokey Robinson & the Miracles had hit after hit, including “Shop Around,” “You Really Got a Hold on Me,” “Ooo Baby Baby” and “I Second That Emotion.” Robinson was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1987. A familiar face on the IDOL stage, he performed a medley of his hits with the Top 6 male finalists on the AMERICAN IDOL Season Six finale.
Songwriter, producer, director and entrepreneur Berry Gordy is the man behind the Motown sound. Under his leadership, Motown achieved one of the most significant musical accomplishments and stunning success stories of the 20th century by creating music that broke down barriers in a segregated country, touching all people, regardless of color. Starting out in a house that came to be known as Hitsville, USA, he built Motown into a record company with one of the most impressive rosters of artists in the history of pop music. What Berry Gordy and Motown accomplished in music, television and film had never been achieved before; their contributions to music past, present and future are truly immeasurable.
The distinctive, upbeat and uplifting music of Motown brought together pop and soul, white and black, old and young, like never before and continues to this day. Motown broke down racial prejudice by becoming the most successful independent record company in history and the most successful African-American owned business in America. Today, the label is part of the Universal Music Group, with its classic recorded music catalog managed by Universal Music Enterprises, and the timeless songs of Motown from 1959 to 1985 are represented by EMI Music Publishing. Through the end of 2009, Universal Music Group and EMI Music Publishing will mark the 50th anniversary of the historic Detroit label’s musical achievements with a series of initiatives, including monthly music releases.
AMERICAN IDOL is created and executive-produced by Simon Fuller, founder of 19 Entertainment; and executive-produced by Cecile Frot-Coutaz, CEO, FremantleMedia North America; and Ken Warwick, executive producer, FremantleMedia North America.
Visit americanidol.com for exclusive videos, interviews and photos of the finalists as well as special behind-the-scenes information and all of your AMERICAN IDOL news. For all photo requests, please go to foxflash.com.
Visit www.motown.com for Motown information.
Tune in the following night Thursday, March 26 (8:00-9:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed) to see Smokey Robinson perform and find out if the judges use their save or if America sends another finalist home.
Smokey Robinson has been synonymous with the Motown sound since the late 1950s when he first met Motown founder Berry Gordy in Detroit. Gordy took Robinson and The Miracles under his wing, and in 1960, signed them to Motown. Smokey Robinson & the Miracles had hit after hit, including “Shop Around,” “You Really Got a Hold on Me,” “Ooo Baby Baby” and “I Second That Emotion.” Robinson was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1987. A familiar face on the IDOL stage, he performed a medley of his hits with the Top 6 male finalists on the AMERICAN IDOL Season Six finale.
Songwriter, producer, director and entrepreneur Berry Gordy is the man behind the Motown sound. Under his leadership, Motown achieved one of the most significant musical accomplishments and stunning success stories of the 20th century by creating music that broke down barriers in a segregated country, touching all people, regardless of color. Starting out in a house that came to be known as Hitsville, USA, he built Motown into a record company with one of the most impressive rosters of artists in the history of pop music. What Berry Gordy and Motown accomplished in music, television and film had never been achieved before; their contributions to music past, present and future are truly immeasurable.
The distinctive, upbeat and uplifting music of Motown brought together pop and soul, white and black, old and young, like never before and continues to this day. Motown broke down racial prejudice by becoming the most successful independent record company in history and the most successful African-American owned business in America. Today, the label is part of the Universal Music Group, with its classic recorded music catalog managed by Universal Music Enterprises, and the timeless songs of Motown from 1959 to 1985 are represented by EMI Music Publishing. Through the end of 2009, Universal Music Group and EMI Music Publishing will mark the 50th anniversary of the historic Detroit label’s musical achievements with a series of initiatives, including monthly music releases.
AMERICAN IDOL is created and executive-produced by Simon Fuller, founder of 19 Entertainment; and executive-produced by Cecile Frot-Coutaz, CEO, FremantleMedia North America; and Ken Warwick, executive producer, FremantleMedia North America.
Visit americanidol.com for exclusive videos, interviews and photos of the finalists as well as special behind-the-scenes information and all of your AMERICAN IDOL news. For all photo requests, please go to foxflash.com.
Visit www.motown.com for Motown information.
Saturday, March 21, 2009
Jive Records Signs Singer/Songwriter Kevin Cossom
Jive Records, through an arrangement with super-producer Nate “Danja” Hills newly formed label N.A.R.S. (New Age Rocks Stars) Records, has signed the hotly sought-after artist, Kevin Cossom, to the roster. Hills is a Grammy award-winning producer who has worked with many multi-platinum artists including Britney Spears, Justin Timberlake and Mariah Carey.
Peter Thea, Executive Vice President, JIVE Label Group states, “We’re thrilled to take our working relationship with Danja to the next level by working with Kevin. Danja is one of the most trendsetting producers in music, and Kevin is a remarkable talent.”
Mark Pitts, President, Urban Music, JIVE Label Group adds, “Kevin is an extremely talented singer and songwriter; he’s the total package. He’s a welcomed addition to the roster, and we know with Danja and the Jive Records team behind him he will definitely make his mark.”
Nate “Danja’ Hills states, "It goes without saying that Jive is a key factor in my success, so it only felt right to bring N.A.R.S. and Kevin Cossom to the label. I'm very excited that "KC" has the opportunity to be among some of the industry's elite artists and that Jive recognized his potential to shine as bright as the rest. I'm excited for what the future holds in this growing relationship between KC, Jive and myself. "
Kevin Cossom, a native of Orlando , worked with R. Kelly and Young Jeezy (“Go Getta) and steadily gained attention with his collaborations with other artists including Lloyd Banks, Beanie Sigel, Rick Ross, Chamillionaire, Trey Songz and Rocko. Danja met Kevin through publisher Sam Taylor in 2007. Danja instantly recognized Kevin's amazing talents both as a singer and songwriter and signed him within months of their first meeting.
Kevin Cossom is currently preparing the release of his debut album.
Peter Thea, Executive Vice President, JIVE Label Group states, “We’re thrilled to take our working relationship with Danja to the next level by working with Kevin. Danja is one of the most trendsetting producers in music, and Kevin is a remarkable talent.”
Mark Pitts, President, Urban Music, JIVE Label Group adds, “Kevin is an extremely talented singer and songwriter; he’s the total package. He’s a welcomed addition to the roster, and we know with Danja and the Jive Records team behind him he will definitely make his mark.”
Nate “Danja’ Hills states, "It goes without saying that Jive is a key factor in my success, so it only felt right to bring N.A.R.S. and Kevin Cossom to the label. I'm very excited that "KC" has the opportunity to be among some of the industry's elite artists and that Jive recognized his potential to shine as bright as the rest. I'm excited for what the future holds in this growing relationship between KC, Jive and myself. "
Kevin Cossom, a native of Orlando , worked with R. Kelly and Young Jeezy (“Go Getta) and steadily gained attention with his collaborations with other artists including Lloyd Banks, Beanie Sigel, Rick Ross, Chamillionaire, Trey Songz and Rocko. Danja met Kevin through publisher Sam Taylor in 2007. Danja instantly recognized Kevin's amazing talents both as a singer and songwriter and signed him within months of their first meeting.
Kevin Cossom is currently preparing the release of his debut album.
Thursday, March 19, 2009
The Industry Cosign Has A Conversation with Ty Fyffe
A very underrated producer, NYC's Ty Fyffe, takes time out of the studio to talk to Vanessa and The Industry Cosign.
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Entertainment Titan Christina Mendez Celebrates Celebrity Birthday Party In Style and Announces Team Mendez Participation in Walk Now For Autism
Flashing Lights, Cheers, and Warm Wishes from New York's fashionable elite, industry tastemakers, celebrities, and avid supporters filled the room as they came out to celebrate the birthday of Model / Host / Philanthropist Christina Mendez at one of New York's hottest new venues Glass Lounge (NYC) on March 10th . All eyes where on the guest of honor as she celebrated the night away with not one but 2 of the hottest emerging DJ's to hit the New York scene as well as announcing various surprises with family, friends, and industry colleagues throughout the night's festivities.
"I wanted to make the official announcement of the launch of the Team Mendez Incentive, for the upcoming Walk Now for Autism event happening on June 14th, 2009 at the South Street Seaport, at my party because it seemed like a great fit. This room tonight is filled with people who know how important this cause is for me, I already received donations from guest attendees as well as from the media outlet "I Am My Hustle", says Christina Mendez.
Verizon will match up to 5000 dollars of all donations made on my Team Mendez website: http://www.walknowforautism.org/nyc/teammendez
In addition to the announcement of the Team Mendez Incentive, guests were one of the first to see the new PZI Jeans campaign featuring Christina's luscious curves. "PZI Jeans celebrates the curves of every female and I am so honored that this campaign was debuted at my birthday party, it's been one of the hot topics of the night", says Christina.
Sponsors who celebrated in Christina's amazing event included: Glass Lounge, PZI Jeans, Walk Now for Autism, JLV Nightlife, Wine Cellar Sorbet, Pin-Up Cosmetics, Miss Jessie's, Latina Magazine, Koch Records, MNS Media Group, Qristyl Frazier Designs and Better Body Cosmetics.
Notables in attendance celebrating Christina's birthday included Actress Bobbi Jo Kitchen, Face of Sean John Miguel Perdomo, Boxer and The Contender 4 finalist Hino Ehikhamenor, Jena Greco of Autism Speaks, Singer Damien Richards, Designer Qristyl Fraizer, Actor Juan Bago, Author Catherine Schuller, Cedric "Big Ced" Thorton of The Industry Co-Sign, Latin Pop & B Music Sensations Tha Heights, Host / Actor Emmi Grullon, Nina B, Designer Gwen Beloti, Celebrity Stylist Keino Benjamin and Keisha Spivey of Better Body Cosmetics just to name a few.
About Christina Mendez
Christina Mendez has graced the pages of Glamour, All You, Latina Magazine and Urban Latino Magazine, rocked the runway for BET's Rip the Runway, Art of Curves, and Lane Bryant's In-Store Fashion Show in NYC. She has also become one of the first plus-size, Hispanic Urban models to work as the featured model for Baby Phat, Apple Bottoms, Rocawear, Dereon and more. Besides appearing in various magazines and runway shows, Christina has been featured in national television segments including The Rachel Ray Show, Fox News, The Morning Show with Mike and Juliet, BET News, Lifetime's "Matched in Manhattan" with Matt Titus, New York local favorites Good Day New York , CW 11 and others. Besides blessing the world with her grace and beauty, Christina has dedicated her time to various charities including: Autism Speaks, Hispanic Support Organizations and Women Barack! The Vote, being the only Hispanic woman in the ads, Ms. Mendez delivered the important message of voting in both English and Spanish.
For more information about Christina Mendez, please visit www.ChristinaMendez.com.
About Walk For Autism
Walk Now for Autism, the nation's largest grassroots autism walk program, is Autism Speaks' signature fundraising and awareness event, taking place in communities across the United States, as well as in Canada and the United Kingdom. Powered by volunteers and families with loved ones on the autism spectrum, this successful grassroots fundraising effort not only generates vital funds for autism research but also raises awareness about the increasing prevalence of autism and the need for increased research funding to combat this complex disorder
To see a current list of walk sites please visit: http://www.walknowforautism.org
"I wanted to make the official announcement of the launch of the Team Mendez Incentive, for the upcoming Walk Now for Autism event happening on June 14th, 2009 at the South Street Seaport, at my party because it seemed like a great fit. This room tonight is filled with people who know how important this cause is for me, I already received donations from guest attendees as well as from the media outlet "I Am My Hustle", says Christina Mendez.
Verizon will match up to 5000 dollars of all donations made on my Team Mendez website: http://www.walknowforautism.org/nyc/teammendez
In addition to the announcement of the Team Mendez Incentive, guests were one of the first to see the new PZI Jeans campaign featuring Christina's luscious curves. "PZI Jeans celebrates the curves of every female and I am so honored that this campaign was debuted at my birthday party, it's been one of the hot topics of the night", says Christina.
Sponsors who celebrated in Christina's amazing event included: Glass Lounge, PZI Jeans, Walk Now for Autism, JLV Nightlife, Wine Cellar Sorbet, Pin-Up Cosmetics, Miss Jessie's, Latina Magazine, Koch Records, MNS Media Group, Qristyl Frazier Designs and Better Body Cosmetics.
Notables in attendance celebrating Christina's birthday included Actress Bobbi Jo Kitchen, Face of Sean John Miguel Perdomo, Boxer and The Contender 4 finalist Hino Ehikhamenor, Jena Greco of Autism Speaks, Singer Damien Richards, Designer Qristyl Fraizer, Actor Juan Bago, Author Catherine Schuller, Cedric "Big Ced" Thorton of The Industry Co-Sign, Latin Pop & B Music Sensations Tha Heights, Host / Actor Emmi Grullon, Nina B, Designer Gwen Beloti, Celebrity Stylist Keino Benjamin and Keisha Spivey of Better Body Cosmetics just to name a few.
About Christina Mendez
Christina Mendez has graced the pages of Glamour, All You, Latina Magazine and Urban Latino Magazine, rocked the runway for BET's Rip the Runway, Art of Curves, and Lane Bryant's In-Store Fashion Show in NYC. She has also become one of the first plus-size, Hispanic Urban models to work as the featured model for Baby Phat, Apple Bottoms, Rocawear, Dereon and more. Besides appearing in various magazines and runway shows, Christina has been featured in national television segments including The Rachel Ray Show, Fox News, The Morning Show with Mike and Juliet, BET News, Lifetime's "Matched in Manhattan" with Matt Titus, New York local favorites Good Day New York , CW 11 and others. Besides blessing the world with her grace and beauty, Christina has dedicated her time to various charities including: Autism Speaks, Hispanic Support Organizations and Women Barack! The Vote, being the only Hispanic woman in the ads, Ms. Mendez delivered the important message of voting in both English and Spanish.
For more information about Christina Mendez, please visit www.ChristinaMendez.com.
About Walk For Autism
Walk Now for Autism, the nation's largest grassroots autism walk program, is Autism Speaks' signature fundraising and awareness event, taking place in communities across the United States, as well as in Canada and the United Kingdom. Powered by volunteers and families with loved ones on the autism spectrum, this successful grassroots fundraising effort not only generates vital funds for autism research but also raises awareness about the increasing prevalence of autism and the need for increased research funding to combat this complex disorder
To see a current list of walk sites please visit: http://www.walknowforautism.org
The Industry Cosign speaks to C.G.O. (Crew Grrl Order) at B.B. King's in NYC
At the Public Enemy show at BB King's in New York City, Sunday, March 15th, The Industry Cosign got a chance to speak to C.G.O. (Crew Grrl Order), a new group being supported by Public Enemy's Chuck D. They speak about what they bring to the table, their unique style and their past and future projects.
BRAND NUBIAN VETERAN GRAND PUBA SIGNS WITH BABYGRANDE RECORDS FOR "RETROACTIVE"
Hip-Hop legend and founding member of the seminal group Brand Nubian,
Grand Puba announces his signing with indie powerhouse Babygrande
Records for the release of his fourth solo album, "Retroactive"
on June 23, 2008.
Grand Puba has been a crucial participant in the hip-hop movement since
its early days. Originally a member of the group Masters of Ceremony, he
became the lead emcee of the New Rochelle-based Brand Nubian in 1989.
Although their upbeat music and positive lyrics tied them stro ngly to the
Native Tongues movement (De La Soul, A Tribe Called Quest etc.) Brand
Nubian's politics and religion were always at the forefront of their music,
paving the way for groups like Dead Prez, RZA & GZA (of Wu-Tang), Black
Star, Brother Ali & countless others.
As a solo artist, Grand Puba has been extremely successful as well. Many
consider both his release of "Reel 2 Reel," ('92) and "2000" ('95) to be
classics. In 1998, he reunited with Brand Nubian for "Foundation" and in
2004 for "Fire In The Hole" on Babygrande. With the forthcoming
"Retroactive" release, Grand Puba once again returns to his trademark
style--brilliant lyrics, socio-political themes and a smooth laid-back delivery.
Grand Puba's flow is as refined as ever, his beat selection top-notch, and
the finished project promises to fill a much needed void in hip-hop, at a time
when positive, progressive and upbeat messages are sorely needed in the
world. "Grand Puba is the father to so many styles in hip-hop. Its good to
have him back--the game needs him. We have a great relationship with
Brand Nubian and we had so much success with Lord Jamar's solo release
in 2006 that it only makes sense to keep it in the family," says Chuck Wilson
Babygrande's CEO.
Grand Puba
"Retroactive"
In Stores June 23rd, 2009
Babygrande Records
Grand Puba announces his signing with indie powerhouse Babygrande
Records for the release of his fourth solo album, "Retroactive"
on June 23, 2008.
Grand Puba has been a crucial participant in the hip-hop movement since
its early days. Originally a member of the group Masters of Ceremony, he
became the lead emcee of the New Rochelle-based Brand Nubian in 1989.
Although their upbeat music and positive lyrics tied them stro ngly to the
Native Tongues movement (De La Soul, A Tribe Called Quest etc.) Brand
Nubian's politics and religion were always at the forefront of their music,
paving the way for groups like Dead Prez, RZA & GZA (of Wu-Tang), Black
Star, Brother Ali & countless others.
As a solo artist, Grand Puba has been extremely successful as well. Many
consider both his release of "Reel 2 Reel," ('92) and "2000" ('95) to be
classics. In 1998, he reunited with Brand Nubian for "Foundation" and in
2004 for "Fire In The Hole" on Babygrande. With the forthcoming
"Retroactive" release, Grand Puba once again returns to his trademark
style--brilliant lyrics, socio-political themes and a smooth laid-back delivery.
Grand Puba's flow is as refined as ever, his beat selection top-notch, and
the finished project promises to fill a much needed void in hip-hop, at a time
when positive, progressive and upbeat messages are sorely needed in the
world. "Grand Puba is the father to so many styles in hip-hop. Its good to
have him back--the game needs him. We have a great relationship with
Brand Nubian and we had so much success with Lord Jamar's solo release
in 2006 that it only makes sense to keep it in the family," says Chuck Wilson
Babygrande's CEO.
Grand Puba
"Retroactive"
In Stores June 23rd, 2009
Babygrande Records
Thursday, March 12, 2009
AllHipHop.com's Grouchy Greg and Steve 'Raze' Julien Just Talking....
Outside of The Hotel Goonsevoort after the VIBE/Young Jeezy Event last year. AllHipHop's Grouchy Greg and Raze haing a good conversation after having an obvious good time at The Vibe party....
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