MTV Background Music Artist Stizz Aggression is starting his first tour in the mid-west.

(PRWEB) July 28, 2006 — MTV Background music artist Stizz Aggression is getting ready to embark on his first tour. The physically challenged rapper, who was turned down by a major record label because they felt he would be difficult to market with his “handicap” will be embarking on his first tour in October, before starting work with Double Empack as a music producer when not on tour.

Stizz started his career as a DJ, then developed an interest in music production, then writing his own songs, then decided to become involved in the performance end of the business. Stizz Agression’s music can be heard on MTV’s Pimp My Ride, Making the Band, and other MTV programs. Stizz also sold music to Midway Games and has sold beats to other artists and other producers as well. After winning local various competitions during 2000/2001 this young entertainer has been chosen to open for various major artists such as Ludicriss, Noreaga and Cadillac Tah.

After holding a crowd with his first major performance at the New York Festival in Brooklyn, 2001, Stizz proved himself and was invited to perform shows in NY and PA as a featured entertainer for large major venues.

Between 2001-2002, Stizz was named Artist Of The Month by a local CT video and entertainment company, and, by a New Jersey television producer, DTV3.

In Jan 2004, Stizz entered an artist/management agreement with Git It Ryte Records. After a performance during a showcase in December 2004, Double Empak, then one of the in-house production companies with Def Jam, wanted to sign Stizz as one of their producers. That fell through when Double Empak was laid off in Jan 2005 by the new president of Def Jam. Double Empak manages Dame Grease. Double Empak was highly impressed with his skills as a producer, writer and performing artist.

After realizing that Stizz had the talent to excel in this industry, his management encouraged him to keep producing and performing. In the meantime, his management submitted Stizz’s music to MTV.

Stizz was informed that fifteen tracks was chosen to be featured on several MTV programs this season. Stizz’s music is featured on PIMP MY RIDE, THE OSBORNS, THE NEWLYWEDS, TRIPPIN, N.E.X.T, DATE MY MOM, and MAKING THE BAND. This young artist/producer is now being called upon for performance in NY, NJ, PA, GA, FLA, and STL.

Debra Albright
GIT-IT-RYTE RECORDS
http://www.pgironline.com/
7572245288

The highly anticipated album from UK producer Rishi Rich titled ‘The Project’ is out on 7th August 2006.

/24-7PressRelease/ – UK, July 28, 2006 – Rishi Rich – the UK Asian super producer who shot to fame through his innovative fusion of Asian and urban sounds – releases his eagerly anticipated debut album ‘The Project’ through 2Point9 Records on August 7th. The first single from the album – ‘PUSH IT UP (AAJA KURIEH)’ features Jay Sean and Juggy D.

Rishi is already one of the leading lights on the UK music scene and is well established through his previous work producing and remixing the likes of Mary J Blige, Britney Spears, Misteeq and Craig David. He has created a unique sound that brings together traditional Indian sounds and hip-hop infused beats. These sounds have, over the past few years, influenced many renowned artists including Missy Elliot, Timbaland and Dr Dre.

Shortly after joining 2Point9 Records in 2003, Rishi formed the Rishi Rich Project, a collective aimed at showcasing new artists. The first single ‘Dance With You (‘Nachna Tere Naal)’ introduced R&B singer Jay Sean and Punjabi vocalist Juggy D, and went to No.12 in the UK charts. Jay Sean’s Rishi Rich-produced debut album ‘Me Against Myself’ followed, spawning 2 UK Top 10 singles, going multi-platinum in India and selling over 300,000 units worldwide.

‘THE PROJECT’ is the ultimate showcase for Rishi’s diverse production style, and is a testament to his ability to both nurture new talent and collaborate in fresh and innovative ways with established artists.

The culmination of a year in the studio with an global roster of artists, the album includes collaborations with some of the UK’s brightest stars (So Solid Crew hype man JD aka Dready and Jay Sean) and introduces a new line-up of international talent (including Reggaton artist Mr Phillips, French-Canadian R&B vocalist Chhaya, Bajan singer Alison Hines, USA singer Mana from Timbaland’s camp, UK Urban artists Baby Blue and J2K & Norwegian-Pakistani vocalist Rafaqat Ali Khan). With ‘The Project’ Rishi’s trademark fusion of bhangra, traditional Indian music and urban beats has been extended to take in dancehall, reggaeton and soca, alongside lyrics in Punjabi, Hindi, French & English.

A groundbreaking blend of Bhangra, Hip Hop and Reggaeton – with additional production from the Luny Tunes camp, the hit-makers behind Daddy Yankee’s world-wide hit ‘Gasolina’ and leading lights on the burgeoning Reggaeton scene – ‘Push It Up (Aaja Kurieh)’ and follow up future hit ‘Stomp’ perfectly reflect the album’s global flavour. It’s also an upfront taster of what’s in store for Autumn 2006, when Rishi Rich & Luny Tunes release their collaborative album ‘Bhangraton’, through 2Point9 Records UK & Mas Flow/Machete Records US.

‘The Project’ is released on 2point9 Records on August 7th and will be available from all good record shops (HMV, Virgin etc) The single ‘Push It Up (Aaja Kurieh) can be pre-ordered from [urlwww.2point9.com[/url] or by texting RR to 81330

For further press information please contact FNIK PR:
Rakhee: Rakhee@fnik.com or + 44 (0) 7830 275 275

The high-tech music revolution isn’t only coming – it’s calling!

As you know, Milestones, the gala event and launch pad for Numark,
Alesis
and Akai’s high-tech musical revolution is September 22. In
anticipation of
Milestones, July 1 will kick-off a search for unsigned DJs, MCs,
songwriters, performers and producers who can show the world what true
musical talent and innovation sounds like. Competition prizes include a
roundtrip to Milestones, $10,000 worth of Numark, Alesis and Akai
studio
gear and more!

Check out the details below and stay tuned for more Milestones updates.
We’d
love if you’d get involved, whether it’s through event attendance,
editorial
coverage or merely spreading the word to your readers.

Milestones NewsFlash #2 – Musical Innovation Idol – Submit to Win!

What:
Numark, Alesis & Akai Professional Musical Innovation Sweepstakes – A
competition to find unsigned DJs, MCs, songwriters, performers and/or
producers.

Contest Website – http://www.milestones2006.com/contest.php

Who:
All unfound, unsigned talent looking for recognition and prizes! Two
winners
will be selected by a panel of Berklee music scholars, Numark, Alesis,
and
Akai Professional industry insiders, and a panel of renowned celebrity
judges.

Where:
Sweepstakes entry can be completed online at
www.milestones2006.com/contest
or via email at milestones@numark.com.

When:
Submit entries from July 1 through August 30, 2006. All entries must be
received no later than August 31, 2006. Winners to be announced on
Wednesday, September 6th, 2006 on www.numark.com, www.alesis.com and
www.akaipro.com

Why:
Milestones, the high-tech music revolution will launch in September and
what
better way to compliment the launch than with a competition to find and
honor music innovators.
2 Grand Prize winners
• An all-expense paid trip to the Milestones Event held at Berklee
College
of Music, September 22, 2006.
• Milestones Studio Gear package provided by Numark, Alesis, and Akai
Professional ($10,000 in gear).
• A select scholarship to Berklee Music.com online extension school.

5 Second Prize winners
• Milestones Studio Gear package provided by Numark,Alesis, and Akai
Professional ($2,000 worth of gear!)

How:
Judging will be based on complete performance, arrangement and
production
quality. Performances should be limited to a maximum of three minutes
and/or
5 MB MP3 file size.

The buzz is growing! Next week’s installment will offer more Milestones
event information on artists, contests, after party details, etc.
http://www.milestones2006.com

If you have questions, want to get involved in this event and/or want
to
give your readers tickets please contact me. I can do the legwork to
set up
interviews with the talent, as well as with Numark, Alesis and Akai,
the
companies in the music audio, studio electronics and professional DJ
equipment space who are spearheading this event.

MEDIA CONTACT:
Lewis Global Public Relations
Holly Dewar 617-226-8897
numark@lewispr.com

The 18-year-old rapper (real name: Tony Richardson) was taken into custody by the Las Vegas Police early Thursday while at home and charged with two counts each of robbery, burglary and use of a deadly weapon (which has since been dropped).

(PRWEB) July 28, 2006 — Las Vegas rapper, Lil’ Tone, was arrested Thursday morning (July 20) in Las Vegas, Nevada, on three different felony charges.

The 18-year-old rapper (real name: Tony Richardson) was taken into custody by the Las Vegas Police early Thursday while at home and charged with two counts each of robbery, burglary and use of a deadly weapon (which has since been dropped).

The rapper’s label, Las Vegas-based Runnin’ Madd Records, insists that the arrest is nothing but harassment by the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD), citing discrimination as the culprit, and even stated that Lil’ Tone was working the night in question.

“I treat Lil’ Tone like a little brother. I do everything I can to keep him out off the streets and in the studio,” said Jayiisa, Runnin Madd CEO.

According to the label, the police have begun to discriminate against local rappers after one of their own fell victim to a unrelated shooting. In the press release, Runnin’ Madd Records accuses the LVPD of “operating under martial law” and “operating much like a gang to shut down any rapper in their path.”

Richardson is currently being held at the Clark County Detention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada, with bail set at $40,000. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for August 3.

The LVMPD was not available for comment at press time.

In related news, Lil’ Tone has just released his first mixtape with the Cali Untouchable DJs’ DJ Strong, titled Welcome To The Hood Of Las Vegas. Proceeds from the sales of the new mixtape will help pay for the rapper’s attorney fees.

The mixtape is available at HipHopWest.com.

Stronghouse -
STRONGHOUSE RECORDS LLC
866-754-6588

Full Sail Real World Education congratulates graduate, Timothy “Tip” Wyman, for his extraordinary success opening the independent record label and recording studio, Wyman Records, based in Los Angeles, CA.

Winter Park, FL (PRWEB) July 30, 2006 –- Full Sail Real World Education congratulates graduate, Timothy “Tip” Wyman, for his extraordinary success opening the independent record label and recording studio, Wyman Records, based in Los Angeles, CA.

Wyman graduated from Full Sail with a degree in Recording Arts in 2003 and Wyman Records was founded in 2005. Within one year of operation, Wyman has expanded to 10 employees and two office locations. The company has instantly achieved success working with major artists such as: Kayne West, Three 6 Mafia and Paris Hilton. Recently, Wyman Records recorded and mixed Academy Award winning track, “Hard Out Here for a Pimp,” for Three 6 Mafia. MTV has also filmed on location in the studio, as well as an episode of the popular television series, “The Simple Life” which airs on E! Entertainment.
    
“Full Sail taught me the engineering skills that qualified me for a start in a professional studio. Similar to our class schedule, things happen at odd times and places in this business and I was prepared for long hours and hard work. I never knew what that meant until it happened for me.”

Wyman also stated, “Full Sail stressed that the times change fast and that today is obsolete so don’t ever stop exploring. My studies at Full Sail gave me an awesome tease to the music industry and jump started my ability to create a career for myself in this ever-changing and challenging business.”

Wyman Records is negotiating a distribution deal with most major distributors and is being supervised as a label under Universal Music Group’s Monte Lipman. In addition, they are a certified vendor for Universal Music Group, Warner Music Group, Sony/BMG and Capitol Records.

“Full Sail is extremely proud of Tip and his great success with Wyman Records,” said Garry Jones, President of Full Sail. “His accomplishments both at Full Sail and within the industry are an example of the outstanding hard work and dedication our students and graduates exhibit each and every day.”

Since 1979, Full Sail Real World Education, a college outside of Orlando, FL, has been an innovative educational leader for those pursuing a career in the entertainment industry. With over 20,000 alumni, graduate credits include work on Oscar and GRAMMY-winning projects, best-selling video games, and the #1 grossing U.S. concert tour five out of the last five years. Full Sail’s 91-acre campus proudly welcomes over 5,000 students from all 50 states and 37 countries worldwide. Currently, Full Sail offers degrees in the following disciplines: Computer Animation, Digital Arts & Design, Entertainment Business, Film, Game Development, Recording Arts, and Show Production & Touring.

Students experience a “real world” education, with a professional class structure of 8-12 hours per day, and a 24-hour round the clock schedule which earned Full Sail the “Most Innovative Program” Award by the Florida Association of Postsecondary Schools and Colleges. Full Sail has also been named one of the top three entertainment media colleges by Shift Magazine alongside the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (No. 1) and New York University (No. 2); Electronic Gaming Monthly named Full Sail one of the Top Five Game Degree Programs in the world; Rolling Stone Magazine recently named Full Sail one of the “Best Music Programs” in the country, in addition to one of the “Best Music Business Departments” in the Schools That Rock: The Rolling Stone College Guide, and UNleashed Magazine has named Full Sail one of the Best Film Programs in the country.

Kristin Weissman
FULL SAIL REAL WORLD EDUCATION
407-679-0100

Los Angeles, July 27, 2006:  Houston rapper Wine-O has inked a deal with Universal Records to distribute his late-September release Hate Me.

Wine-O’s first single, “Pop My Trunk” has exploded and is in heavy rotation an all major radio stations in Texas, and is also the number one club song in Texas.  The single has been spreading to other cities in the South, and has been in the Billboard Top 100 R&B/Hip Hop singles for the past 12 weeks.
 
Wine-O is by no means new to the music business.  He’s had an extensive career as both an artist and a producer, and has worked in several different genres of music including hip hop, rock, blues and country formats.  He recently worked with Mike Jones, producing tracks for him, and is currently collaborating with Slim Thug and Scarface.  Wine-O also produced the remix for Letoya Luckett’s single, “Tear Da Club Up.”
 
Wine-O promises to be a force to be reckoned with in the music world as he delivers a style and sound that are as unique and compelling as his story.  Hate Me features 18 tracks, and the first single, “Pop My Trunk,” illustrates Wine-O’s keen ear for catchy beats and his distinctive, infectious voice.  Wine-O’s inspiration and music come from his life experiences – the trials, hard times, death and disappointments he has gone through, as well as from the successes he has achieved in life.  His music touches on many different aspects of the human experience and has an inimitable sound that comes straight from his heart.  Wine-O previously released over a dozen albums under the name Nu Wine.
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For Press Inquiries, bio, publicity images and music please contact Heidi Buech, Crescendo Public Relations, at heidibuech@comast.net or 310.869.4010

E-40 PRESENTS BIG RICH FILL MORE RICH TO BE RELEASED ON OCTOBER 3RD, 2006

July 27th, 2006
(New York, NY) Big Rich, a rising star rapper/producer from San Franciscos Fillmore district, is set to record his first solo album to be released by KOCH Records in conjunction with Rich’s imprint label 3 Story Muzik and Street Cred Music Group.

Big Rich’s debut solo album, E-40 Presents Big Rich Fillmore Rich, will be released on October 3rd, 2006. The album features appearances by San Quinn, E-40, Hell Rell of The Diplomats, D-Blocks J-Hood and Sheek Louch, Mistah Fab, Turf Talk, J. Valentine, Bailey, Clyde Carson of the Team, Stress of the Federation, Fully Loaded, Ya Boy, and Devo and production by EA Ski & CMT, Sean T, Droop E (E-40′s son), Mal Amazing, D-Cyde, Rashaad Wiggins, Cello Mac, King Cydal.

Big Rich was born and raised in the Fillmore district of San Francisco. Rapping since the age of 12, Rich went on to form groups Fully Loaded and The Done Deal Fam. With The Done Deal Fam, Rich changed the Bay Area rap scene forever with the single “Welcome to the Bay,” a response to Jermaine Dupri and Ludacris’ smash hit “Welcome to Atlanta.

A video was just filmed in the Bay Area for the first single, Thats the Business, and will be serviced to radio and video outlets shortly.

Here is a video stream for your convenience:

E-40 Presents Big Rich “That’s The Business”

Streaming Video Links:
Windows Media
hi-res: http://boss.streamos.com/wmedia/kochent/bigrich/thatsthebusinesshi.wvx
Lo-res: http://boss.streamos.com/wmedia/kochent/bigrich/thatsthebusinesslow.wvx

Real Media
hi-res: http://boss.streamos.com/real/kochent/bigrich/thatsthebusinesshi.smi
Lo-res: http://boss.streamos.com/real/kochent/bigrich/thatsthebusinesslow.smi

Please be sure to check out Big Richs Myspace.com page!!
http://www.myspace.com/bigrich

For more info, please contact: Giovanna Melchiorre at 212-353-8800×257 / gio@kochent.com or Matt Conaway at 410-360-5957 / matthewbrn@aol.com

Opio Answers Fan’s Burning Questions, Debuts New A Plus Track

(Brooklyn, NY- July 27, 2006) Souls of Mischief member and solo artist Opio hosts the latest edition of the Hieroglyphics Podcast. Opio whips up a playlist of some of his favorite Hiero family tracks, including Casual, O.C., and his collaboration with Pigeon John. The real sonic treat of Hierocast V is the debut of the track "Patna Please" by fellow SOM member A Plus. The track will be officially released on A Plus’ forthcoming debut solo album, My Last Good Deed.

This episode marks a further evolution of the Hierocast format. For the first time fans were able to submit questions for Opio via the Hieroglyphic’s official message boards, Hiero Hoopla (www.hieroglyphics.com/hoopla2). Between songs, Opio answers these burning questions in his signature Oakland accent. The questions range from the serious; "What producers would you like to work with in the future?" to the hilarious; "Who would win in a fight between Tajai and Pep Love?" Of course the Hierocast would be nothing if it weren’t for the tunes, in which Opio showcases his own recent work on his solo album Triangulation Station.

Marking another "first" for the Hierocast, Hiero Imperium teamed up with iKEY-Audio (www.ikeyaudio.com), a division of Gemini Sound Products, to offer podcast listeners a chance to win an iKEY Portable USB Recorder. The device allows you to record digital audio directly to virtually any portable MP3 player. Fans can enter the contest by answering a Hierocast trivia question at Hiero Imperium’s official site: www.hieroglyphics.com.

Hiero Imperium Records is an artist owned and run label based in Oakland, California. Hiero’s artists have sold over 1 million units and the label was one of the first record companies (indie or major) to embrace technology as a new way to connect with fans and disseminate music.

Track listing:
A Plus – "Patna Please" from the forthcoming album My Last Good Deed
Opio featuring Pigeon John – "Granite Earth" from the album Triangulation Station
Casual – "Bitin & Freakin’" from the album Casual Presents: Smash Rockwell
O.C. – "Shorty" from the album Smoke and Mirrors
Opio – "For Those Who Don’t Know" from the album Triangulation Station

The podcast can be downloaded from the following sources:

iTunes Podcast subscription link:
http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=82611816

Link to Enhanced version: (Requires iTunes)
http://www.iconocastic.com/audio/HIEROCAST_EPISODE_5.m4a
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For Immediate Release
Contact: Gavin Rhodes
www.AudibleTreats.com
(718) 768-7275
gavin@audibletreats.com

Shaman Work Recordings presents the Floe Almighty Listening Party Tour with the Justus League’s own Edgar Allen Floe, dates in Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington D.C. and New York.

Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) July 27, 2006 — Shaman Work Recordings presents Edgar Allen Floe in the 2006 Floe Almighty Listening Party Tour. Don’t miss your only chance to get up close and personal with 12 hot tracks of original and exclusive material by the Justus League’s own Edgar Allen Floe with production from 9th Wonder (Little Brother, Destiny’s Child, Jay-Z), Khrysis (Boot Camp Clik, Masta Ace, E. Ness) and Slicemysta (EA Floe himself). MTV-certified and featured in XXL, Scratch and The Source, this burgeoning wordsmith is set to take the industry by storm. Sponsors include: Brooklyn Industries, Scifen, Vapors, Elite Boardshop, Grooveattack, & Illvibe    

Tour Dates:
Tuesday, July 25th – Philadelphia
Moodswing @ North on South, 222 South St.

Wednesday, July 26th – Baltimore
@ Sky Lounge w/Pynce, 1041 Marshall Street

Thursday, July 27th – Washington D.C.
Just BCUS @ Café Nema, 1334 U Street NW

Friday, July 28th – New York       
@ Kion Lounge, 509 E. 6th Street (Avenue A and 6th St.)   
Track listing and credits for Edgar Allen Floe’s Floe Almighty:

1.) Skyward (produced by 9th Wonder)
2.) Floe Freestyle (produced by Slicemysta)
3.) Craftmatic (produced by Khrysis)
4.) Livelyhood Remix (produced by Slicemysta)
5.) Floe Almighty (produced by 9th Wonder)
6.) Nightwatch f/Mal Demolish (produced by Son Of Yorel)
7.) The Torch (produced by 9th Wonder)
8.) Hostility f/Cazmere (produced by Slicemysta)
9.) One And One Remix f/Diablo Archer (produced by Slicemysta)
10.) Changes (Mood Swing) (produced by Slicemysta)
11.) Floe Shout Outs (produced by Slicemysta)
12) The Righteous Way To Go Remix (produced by 9th Wonder)

For more information please visit:
www.shamanwork.com
www.myspace.com/eafloe
www.thejustusleague.com
www.essdub.com

Jennifer Calloway
SHAMAN WORK RECORDINGS
http://www.shamanwork.com/
202-725-5432