Chicago’s Premiere Hip Hop Duo Takes The Stage On Tila Tequila’s Masquerade Ball On MTV This New Year’s Eve

December 27, 2007- MTV viewers are getting prepared to be introduced to the newest incarnation of hip hop in it’s freshest form as Chicago’s own Ivy League is set to perform during Tila Tequila’s Masquerade Ball airing LIVE on MTV on December 31st. The group will be helping millions of viewers bring in the new year in style as they perform two of their biggest singles, "I’m The Man" and "Jamaican Carl" at approximately 11pm EST/10 CST. Viewers will be watching history in the making, as The Ivy League performs in the TRL Studio, becoming the FIRST EVER Chicago group to perform on the network for New Year’s Eve!

The group, who already have a loyal fan bases in cities like Chicago, New York, Detroit, Cleveland, Los Angeles and everywhere else quality hip hop is appreciated, garnered over 102,000 votes as part of a contest sponsored by www.mtv2ontherise.com

Fans and potential fans alike won’t want to miss this epic performance. In case your NYE plans won’t allow you in front of the tube to watch The League get down, don’t worry. The group will be sprinkled throughout MTV as they lay "Sucker Freestyles", which will be aired during various MTV programming after the performance. Interviews as well as an encore presentation of the performance will also be available for viewing ON DEMAND as well as on MTV.com

The group will be celebrating this milestone with a December 31 performance at Chicago’s swanky Boutique nightclub, which will also be airing the taped MTV performance. Also, catch The Ivy League on Chicago’s largest Hip Hop and R&B radio station 107.5 WGCI for a live interview on December 29.

Check out the newest kids on the block, The Ivy League at www.myspace.com/ivyleagueil

And don’t forget to listen to The Ivy League EVERY Saturday on "Go ILL Radio" hosted by The Heavy Hitter DJ Timbuk2 on 107.5 WGCI !!!!

For all media inquiries and interview requests, please contact:

Carl Guyton AdvantageRecords@Yahoo.com (773) 875-1592

Nicholas Jacobs Novakane@ilyleagueil.com

(Savannah, GA) – December 28, 2007 – While everyone is scurrying to get their Christmas shopping finished by Christmas Eve, but the riveting, real-life storytellers of Double Crossa Records made certain that those less fortunate were also able to share in the Christmas cheer. Eight families in their hometown of Savannah benefited from the generous hearts of Macadon, Punch and Rosco. According to Macadon, there was never a question if the group was willing to share their blessings by blessing others.

The city of Savannah greets you with warmth and southern hospitality: Spanish Moss sways from the oak trees; headquarters to the Girl Scouts of America; historical parks; beautiful mansions and the list goes on. Yet, its poverty rate in the African American community is higher than any other race.

"Each of us in the group has faced the struggle at some point in our lives," explains Rosco. Punch and Rosco were raised by their moms, while Macadon was raised by his grand-aunt, until the age of 16, when he moved out on his own. "94.1 The Beat’s website allowed you to choose what you wanted to donate to a family’s dinner table or choose from one, two, four or eight families. We’re from here; we see it everyday…so we went for the max," Rosco says proudly.

Additionally, households headed by single mothers have increased as well. Punch shakes his head as he reminisces of the days when his mother was raising him by herself. "The money we spend on one pair of tennis shoes so we can look right when we step out, we were able to put food on tables. We’re raising the bar, setting examples for the hip hop community to follow suit and suit up. People out here robbing just to put food on their family’s table. This was one of our chances to ease the worries of EIGHT families…at least for a lil’ while."

All three members of DCR agree that there’s more to the rap world than just being charismatic lyricists and headbussa (r.i.p) beat makers. "We want C-port to know there’s more to us. We’ve got a different movement going on: we’re investing in human capitalism and becoming philanthropist," states Macadon.

Q: What’s the next hottest thing out the frying pan? A: Double Crossa Records. Through ambition, versatility and loyalty, Double Crossa Records, an independent label was formed by three fuse-blowing artists, hailing the streets of Savannah, Georgia. Their debut CD, "Ghetto Gospel: Unleash the Real, Vol. I" will be released during the first quarter of 2008. Stay tuned and keep your ear to the ground about Double Crossa Records at www.myspace.com/doublecrossarecords.

For More Information

Cheryl Carter, Marketing Strategizer

(912) 507-1372

CCarterDCR@gmail.com

Princess L. Johnson, Public Relations Innovator

(703) 407-2472

PJohnsonDCR@gmail.com

Myspace.com/doublecrossarecords

Miami, FL December 29, 2007 – With hip hop taking over the entertainment industry it was obvious the culture’s sense of style would soon follow. Heaven or Hell Clothing defines urban lifestyle and sets the tone for the future of hip hop threads. Anthony Torres, or as some call him Nu Jerzey Devil, is much more than a popular music producer and DJ. Torres has always found fashion intriguing and his particular style is displayed in his own line that parallels with his moniker – Heaven or Hell.

Along with an A-list backing, Heaven or Hell Clothing is soon to take over not only hip hop, but the fashion industry. Lil Wayne, Rick Ross, The Game and even vixen Gloria Velez backs the line. With an edge that balances good versus evil and claims ‘death before dishonor’ the line is sure to make a bold statement as strong as its designer. The line features shirts, sweaters, hoodies, and even shoes for the fashion-savvy trendsetters.

Along with his clothing line the head producer of Black Wall Street, Nu Jerzey Devil is set to make 2008 a year to remember. Anthony Torres aka "Nu Jerzey Devil" is currently in the studio working on albums for Lil Wayne, Rick Ross, The Game, and also a solo project. Along with new styles of clothing and innovative music, Heaven and Hell Clothing and Nu Jerzey Devil will continue to set the curve as we enter in the new year. The line is available to purchase and view at www.myspace.com/heavenorhellclothing

More on Music:

Early 2008 will feature The Black Wall Street Compilation album that is sure to bring west coast hip hop back to the forefront of rap. With production for the heavily anticipated album from The Game and an eager freshman release from the prince of the west coast, Juice, Nu Jerzey Devil seems to have his hands full.

Nu Jerzey Devil is also currently finishing up the final touches to his new mixtape, Soundz From Tha Devil Pt. 3 featuring Lil Wayne, Fat Joe, The Game, Hell Rell, Juice, Jay Rock and Clyde Carson and will drop January 10th – the same day as his birthday. Jerzey’s birthday and mixtape release party will be held in Miami January 12th at Sobe Live followed by a show in Japan at the end of the month.

For more information on Heaven or Hell Clothing visit www.myspace.com/heavenorhellclothing or request an interview with Nu Jerzey Devil Contact:

Hustle Up PR
Andrew Bess
abess@email.arizona.edu

520.271.3065

AIM: Andrewbess86

www.myspace.com/hustleupproductions

Attendees will get a chance to meet with MemphisRap.com representatives, industry leaders, label reps, managers, promoters, DJ’s and other talent to discuss their careers and exchange business information.

/24-7PressRelease/ – MEMPHIS, TN, December 28, 2007 – MemphisRap.com announces open registration for its Showcase & Industry Networking Event which is set to be held on January 23, 2008 at the New Daisy Theater in Downtown Memphis, TN on infamous Beale St. The Showcase & Industry Networking Event is an exciting new avenue initiated by MemphisRap.com to provide a means for those in the Music and Entertainment to showcase their talent as well as network with those established and emerging in the Industry. Attendees will get a chance to meet with MemphisRap.com representatives, industry leaders, label reps, managers, promoters, DJ’s and other talent to discuss their careers and exchange business information.

"Lots of people don’t even know where to begin in the Music and Entertainment Industry, or think it has disappeared in the Mid-South," explains Online Media Director, Charla Littlejohn. "We’ve got great talent, but there’s a number of things that has to be changed and this is what this event is for. The Showcase & Industry Networking Event is an effort to show off some of the new faces and connect them with the right people in the Industry. With us having a great outcome at our first showcase, we thought this was a great time for us to come back, but with a little extra. This is only the beginning."

Talent interested in registering to perform at the event can submit their materials or performance on CD or DVD along with a $30 registration fee in which the talent will be evaluated by a panel of industry professionals. Selected performers will be able to perform for an expected audience of 1,000 at the New Daisy Theater located on 330 Beale St. on January 23, 2008 at 7PM in Memphis, TN. Those not selected will receive professional advice and information on why they weren’t selected and what can be done to better their music or performance.

The winner(s) of the Showcase will receive prizes and gifts which will include but not limited to music equipment, media training, PR services, promotions and marketing, TV appearances, an original track on the MemphisRap.com Compilation and a number of other opportunities.

For more information on MemphisRap.com’s Showcase & Industry Networking Event, contact MemphisRap.com at 901-405-1851 by phone or email at showcase @ memphisrap.com. Registration for the Showcase & Industry Networking Event is now being accepted online at the website address http://www.memphisrap.com/showcase. For event or sponsorship information please contact Marketing Director, Hosea Mays, Jr., or Event Coordinator, Deanna Brown, at 901-405-1851.

Press Release Contact Information:
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MemphisRap.com
PR
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Memphis, TN
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Website: http://www.memphisrap.com

Lead sponsor Will Roberson, the Quincy Jones of Hip Hop and CEO of Diggin 4 Brown says, "I believe in the vision of what they are doing and it’s only natural that I support a movement that supports where I come from: The Streets."

Special thanks also goes to sponsor, B. Mack of Foundation Magazine (Mixtape Culture) for helping to make this event possible.

The Conference, founded by the creators of the new, internationally distributed magazine, Streets Mos, is dedicated to opening the doors of opportunity for independent artists and will have a combination of industry insiders and the hottest, unsigned talent in attendance.

The theme of 2008′s Conference is "24 Hours of Hip Hop" – A chance to pay homage to Hip Hop culture by uniting unsigned, worthy artists with industry bosses to make possible, their next record deal and to provide opportunities that will be career-enhancing.

The Twist: Streets Mos has received the distribution to release a compilation album through Koch Entertainment, courtesy of Corey McKay (Legal Hustle Music Group/Koch Ent.) otherwise known as "Cormega," formerly of The Firm.  McKay, who fully endorses the Magazine, recognizes it as a platform to promote and expand awareness of unsigned talent.

Reputable promoters have also signed on to partake of this auspicious event, and contributed a 10K giveaway promotional package toward the winner of the "STREET ARTIST of THE YEAR" title, who will be announced by panel judges. The winner will also be featured on the lead single off the Streets Mos Wanted Album, and will receive a year’s worth of advertising with all affiliated outlets. 

The winners of categories, Best Solo Artist, Best Group, Best Female artist, Best Latino group will also be announced.

Interested artists should register as soon as possible, as spots are limited.

Among those who will make an appearance at the annual Street Conference are Multi Platinum Record Producer, Dame Grease, DJ Enyce (Mixtape), DJ Thoro, Get Money Nation, Action Pac, Ty Boogie and Goldie, Terrel Blair (Hood Life), Tammy Feliciano (CEO of Streets Mos Representado), The First Lady Godiva (Streets Mos Radio), Kengee Henry (4 Front Magazine), Ray Daniels (Drahma Magazine), Swagg News Big Apple, Break Magazine, Kraze (All Access DVD), Cynthia Horner (Celebrity Publicist), J. Hatch (Faces in The Crowd), Jesse Jess (Underground Music Awards), Adante Ace (Streets Have a Voice), Monster and Jay (Slick Talk Ent.), "Heart of The City" Industry Showcase, Tom Black (Street to Street DVD), Bob Celesten (celebrity lawyer), Cormega (Legal Hustle Music Group record label) and many more.

Tickets $10 in advance and $20 at the door and can be purchased at streeetsmos.com or by emailing smm.editor@gmail.com

VIPs [talent/media] should also RSVP to smm.editor@gmail.com to be placed on the guest list.

Top Fashion Model and Host of TV’s "Fine Tuned" Set to Present at The "Oscars" of the Auto Industry

    DETROIT , MICHIGAN – Considered the highest paid Black male model in the world, Tyson Beckford, who currently hosts the television car series "Fine Tuned," has joined a star-studded lineup of presenters for the 12th Annual Urban Wheel Awards (UWA). The spectacular event will take place on January 15, 2008 at the majestic Fox Theatre in Detroit . The Urban Wheels Awards, known as the Academy Awards of the automotive industry, will pay tribute to those pioneering automotive industry leaders who transcend the mainstream and embrace diversity to create and improve products and services that appeal to a larger customer base.

    The only forum to recognize the top African American, Asian and Latino executives in the automotive and ancillary industries, the UWA will also include A-list entertainment, industry leaders and Hollywood celebrities presenting the UWA awards to the winners in the 12 categories. With a theme this year of "Fashion, Stars & Cars," the 2008 UWA will be an evening to remember.

    Tyson Beckford, who is of Jamaican ancestry, became a household name when he became the main model for the fashion house of Ralph Lauren. Having graced countless billboards, been featured in numerous ads, and strutted down catwalks world wide, Mr. Beckford most recently branched out as the host of a new car series entitled "Fine Tuned" on the Speed Channel. Mr. Beckford has also appeared in a number of films and television shows, including the just-completed films "Kings of The Evening" in which he co-stars with Lynn Whitfield and Glynn Turman and "Hotel California", which he co-produced.

    "Since our theme this year is Fashion, Stars and Cars, Tyson Beckford epitomizes each aspect–he’s a top fashion model, a star, and hosts his own car show on TV," says UWA creator Randi Payton, CEO/Founder of On Wheels Inc. "We’re delighted to have him take part in this year’s event. It’s going to be a great sh ow."

    "Cars have always been a passion of mine and I am honored to be asked to present at the Urban Wheel Awards. Throughout my career I have always worked to have diversity be embraced–and that’s what the UWA does," says Beckford.

    The UWA honors pioneering automotive Industry leaders who transcend the mainstream and embrace diversity to create products and services that appeal to a larger customer base. It’s the sole forum to recognize the top African American, Asian and Latino executives in the automotive and ancillary industries. There will be top-notch entertainment, industry leaders and Hollywood stars presenting the UWA awards to the winners in the 12 categories.

    The 12th Annual Urban Wheel Awards will be presented during Press Week in conjunction with the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit . The NAIAS in 2007 had over 90 internationally-sanctioned exhibitors and added more than $500 million to the metro Detroit region last year alone.

    The 12th Annual Urban Wheel Awards are coming to Detroit at the Fox Theatre on January 15, 2008.

    For Additional Information contact:
    www.onwheelsinc.com or www.urbanwheelawards.com

    PRESS CONTACT: S&S ASSOCIATES
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12-25-2007

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Underground Hip Hop artists Celtic and Moniz release Independence Day as a free online download for the New Year. Both artists made a decision to release the album online for free following a small group of other artists such as Price and Radiohead.

Independence Day is an underground hip hop album by Celtic featuring Moniz. Celtic is an underground MC in the Hip Hop game and Moniz, who is a Hip Hop producer, produced roughly 80 percent of the tracks on the album.

Both artists decided to skip label distribution this time around and post the album out on the Internet at www.mcceltic.com as a free download to fans.

Celtic commented, "We just don’t see where it makes sense to go through all the work of the distribution system these days when most of the time your album gets shelved on the back table of a boardroom and never receives the distribution or promotion it deserves. We decided to take matters into our own hands this time".

Both artists are asking fans to make a small donation if they do download the album. Fans can donate anything from 1 cent to 20 dollars. Moniz says, "It’s whatever they think the album is worth to them".

Independence Day, the new album by Celtic Featuring Moniz, can be downloaded at http://www.mcceltic.com and is freely distributable by fans alike. The album was released on Christmas Day as a Christmas present to the artists’ fans.

For further information, you can contact Celtic directly at smccarthy945@gmail.com or 561-306-9545. Celtic can also be reached at www.mcceltic.com.

Album to be released in multiple languages using Voxonic’s ‘Voice Conversion’ technology

NEW YORK (December 25, 2007) – Prodigy, one half of the hip-hop’s legendary platinum selling duo, Mobb Deep, announced the domestic release of his second solo album, H.N.I.C. Part 2, to be released world-wide on Voxonic Music in partnership with AAO Music/Reality in March 2008. The announcement comes at a bittersweet time as Prodigy is preparing to start serving a 3  year bid which begins early January 2008.

"Throughout my life, I have always lived through adversity. I’m a survivor. You don’t understand the mental power that I have." While I’m locked up, I’m going to be writing lyrics, working on the script for my second feature film, Dope, and finish writing an autobiography of my life which will be finished by the time I’m released. My mind is going to be focused and I’ll have time to think and map out my entire plan. The experience will make me a tougher, stronger person. I’m gonna work on getting out faster, so I can get back to doing what I do best. When I get home, it’s gonna be on!"

The new album released by Voxonic Music will be Prodigy’s second official solo album. H.N.I.C. Part 2returns "P" to the more edgy real life street tales that have been Mobb Deep’s signature for nearly a decade. Alchemist and Havoc will produce a bulk of the album along with several other hot up-n-coming producers.

For the first time ever, hip-hop fans around the world will get to soak in the provocative thoughts of Prodigy, one of hip-hop’s most prolific lyricists. Through the Voxonic technology, fans in other countries will be able to hear Prodigy’s H.N.I.C. Part 2 in his own voice converted with 99% accuracy into different languages including Spanish, French, and German. Voxonic Music, the recording home of international reggae star, Ky-Mani Marley, has trademarked an exciting new technology. "I’ll be the first hip hop artist to release a record that’s converted into foreign languages using the Voxonic voice conversion technology. The technology they use is a great opportunity for me to keep supplying my fans around the world with music to hold them down while I’m away," states Prodigy. "I want to thank Fred and Arie Deutsch of Voxonic for believing in me and recognizing the wide appeal my music carries." Arie Deutsch, President of Voxonic Music and Voxonic, Inc. states "Voxonic is excited to work with an artist the caliber of Prodigy. Our technology will allow Prodigy to market himself with unconventional methods no other hip-hop star is currently using. H.N.I.C. Part 2 will be a great way to demonstrate the international influence of Hip Hop and how Voxonic’s technology can help bridge the communication gap for artists and their fans."

VOXONIC MUSIC & AAO Music /Reality will embark on an aggressive online and grassroots campaign to promote the project. "AAO Music is known for our creative and unique marketing campaigns," states Peter Kuys, Chairman of AAO Music. Kuys further says "We welcome the opportunity to work with Prodigy and challenge the traditional marketing ideas."

A unique web site has been created at www.hnic2.com [http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=bf8erhcab.0.0.nfmg4xn6.0&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hnic2.com%2F&id=preview] through which Prodigy will be able to blog with fans using the Voxonic technology. A world premiere of the controversial video for the first single, "ABC," can be viewed online at www.hnic2.com [http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=bf8erhcab.0.0.nfmg4xn6.0&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hnic2.com%2F&id=preview] along with an exclusive interview with New York HOT 97 Radio personality, Angie Martinez. In this insightful interview Prodigy reveals his thoughts about the recent conviction and his impending sentence. To view visit http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aR2FQ5PaAe4 [http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=bf8erhcab.0.0.nfmg4xn6.0&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DaR2FQ5PaAe4&id=preview].

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About Voxonic Inc.

Voxonic Music, a full fledged record label and division of New York-based Voxonic Inc. has developed some of the most innovative software since windows revolutionized the computer industry in the early nineties. This exciting technology is able to convert any person’s voice into any known language in the world. The applications are endless streaming from international business, politics, music, entertainment and the video game industry.

About AAO Reality Music, Inc.

2004 marked the launch of a new music label named REALITY. REALITY was born out of a concept that music can, and should be made, for the sake of artistry and the love of music. Our concept cuts out much of the excessive glitz, glamour and expense and brings to market great music from talented, proven recording stars that is valued priced. REALITY artists are some of the most influential and successful artists in the world. The REALITY label is founded on the premise of a direct relationship between the artist and the retail stores. This translates to more aggressive pricing, better in stock positions and more artist meet & greets which ultimately benefit the music buying customer.

For more information, press only:

Jackie O. Asare, 4Sight Media, (212) 730-1177, jackieo@4sightmedia.com [mailto:jackieo@4sightmedia.com]

Brian Gilmore, BG Group LLC, (770) 808-4232, Briangilmore76@aol.com [mailto:Briangilmore76@aol.com]

DETROIT, MI -November 14, 2007 – Auto enthusiast, car series host and NY radio DJ, Funkmaster Flex has joined the lineup of celebrities participating in the 12th Annual Urban Wheel Awards Show, which will take place at the Fox Theatre in Detroit on January 15, 2008. Funkmaster Flex, the popular Hip Hop DJ on New York City’s Hot 97, will be providing the music for the Afterglow party following the awards ceremony from 9PM to 11PM at the Fox Theatre. This exclusive afterparty will be packed with Hollywood celebrities, automotive executives and UWA winners.

World renowned on the musical scene, Funkmaster Flex is also known in the automotive community. His love affair with automobiles is no on-air gimmick. He founded Team Bautwell, a high-profile, custom-car club which boasts such members as NBA star Shaquille O’Neil, platinum-recording artist Busta Rhymes, Missy Elliot and many others. His successful show on Spike TV, "Ride with Funkmaster Flex," is shown internationally, being broadcast not only in the United States but also on Kenya Television Network and Australian television. The Funkmaster also had other auto-themed television shows such as "All Muscle with Funkmaster Flex" on ESPN and "Car Wash with Funkmaster Flex." The Funkmaster Flex Celebrity Car Show Tour travels nationwide and has included the cars of stars such as Wyclef Jean and many others.

On Wheels, Inc headed by the dynamic entrepreneur Randi Payton, the world’s only multi-media, multi-cultural automotive communications company. "We are delighted that a person of Funkmaster Flex’s stature has decided to join us in celebrating Diversity in the automotive industry," says Mr. Payton. "Car enthusiasts and auto executives know of the influence Funkmaster Flex has had on the urban auto buyer."

Now Flex is ready to not only celebrate the auto world with the UWA but get the party started at the UWA’s Afterglow bash. Come and hear Funkmaster Flex spin.

For Additional Information call (313) 963-2209 or visit www.urbanwheelawards.com.

For Press Information Contact:

S&S Associates (908)-221-1660

Tonya Payton – tonya@ssassocs.com

or Ann Brown – ann@ssassocs.com

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