Model/Actress Deelishis Gracing the Debut Issues
Vincent Carroll (Publisher) one of Hip-Hop's First Pioneers Establishes a Platform to Educate, Build, Empower and Entertain the New Generation about the Business of Hip-hop
(CHICAGO) April 4, 2008 – Hip-hop has been universally relevant for over twenty-five years and the potency has ignited multiple platforms to channel its collective voice through music videos, print magazines, online and multimedia outlets. Vegas Style Publishing is preparing to capitalize on these platforms by launching two entities: The Hip-hop Business Journal (HHBJ) and Video Star Magazine (VSM) through their parent company Vegas Style Entertainment & Sports Marketing. Queen Latifah graces the cover of Hip Hop Business Journal's very first issue and newcomer Bianca Shadai the winner of a nation wide search will grace the cover of Video Star's premiere issue. Flavor of Love season 2 winner Deelishis is on the cover of Video Star Magazine's 2nd issue.
"The Hip-hop Business Journal will fill a void for many Generation X and Y enthusiasts of the culture who are interested in aspects of hip hop that transcends the traditional music and fashion topics that saturate current Hip-hop offerings. To accomplish this, HHBJ will focus on the business aspect of the culture and the impact it has worldwide by highlighting topics centered on the value of education, wealth management and entrepreneurship," explains Editor-in-chief Kate Ferguson.
Video Star Magazine will concentrate on the music video, television and film capture the essence of today's hottest faces that yearns to become the next actress and models conquering the entertainment and fashion industry.
This new interactive community will benefit from this complete directory. Video Star is set to become the largest online entertainment directory in the nation, on a test launch it received over 1 million hits in a month's time and 157,000 were unique visitors aspiring to be the entertainment and fashion industries.
You have a generation that has grown up watching videos. We are just showcasing one example of how Hip Hop and music in general has helped create another income-generating industry," says Publisher Vincent Carroll. "Video Star Magazine explores all of the sides of the business from production, to the procurement of models and most importantly, invaluable insight on how to break into the business."
These two unique publications will launch in a full-color print glossy format going to press on April 22nd, 2008 with a release date hitting streets on May 10, 2008. Distribution will have a rollout in the top 18 markets across the United States. The online distribution component will be simultaneously launched worldwide through Marshall Media, a company that has the technology to stream in high definition to over 800 million Windows Media users. "We are excited to join forces with Vegas Style Entertainment in offering our services in what we believe will make history on a number of different levels," Charlie Marshall, CEO Marshall Media. "You can expect our team of quality professionals to perform at the highest level possible and present to the world a streaming media solution second to none. Streaming full screen HD over the public Internet with exceptionally low bandwidth requirements has eluded the telecom industry for many years however, Marshall Media Inc. has a platform that has solved this issue and we look forward to sharing our technology with you and your company. Rarely does one get to witness history in the making. This merger will set the example for how future generations will access media on a global scale," he adds.
The formula for the magazines is confirmation that change is integral for the future of hip-hop's extending growth. Readers of both publications can expect hard-core features, thought-provoking editorials and personality profiles from some of today's biggest movers and shakers. In addition, industry tastemakers can take advantage of the many resources and information both magazines offer the hip-hop community.
About Vincent Carroll: One of Hip-Hop's invaluable and instrumental pioneers. Vincent Carroll was the Publisher/Editor & Chief of the WORLD'S FIRST magazine totally based on hiphop music & culture, "THE HIP-HOP HIT LIST". (Ref: Billboard Mag., 1987) This magazine was so important to the fresh new culture of Hip-Hop, that Rap mogul Russell Simmons gives Vincent a rent-free desk in the Rush Artist Management offices. This enable Vincent to keep a finger on the pulse of all the hot talent in NYC, and to Russell's benefit, all of the new up and coming Rush Productions artist got first look editorials from the magazine. Beyond the publication, Vincent Carroll has assisted in the launching of careers such as Nelly, Murphy Lee, the St. Lunatics, The Fugees, Wyclef Jean, Lauryn Hill, Pras Michel, and the Outsidaz feat. Eminem, Young Z & Rah Digga, Patra, Big Daddy Kane, Major Figgas and Doug E. Fresh, Just to name a few.
About Vegas Style Entertainment and Sports Marketing: – An entertainment and sports marketing firm that strategically executes all aspects of a company's business marketing plan. VSE is built on the concept of Entertainment Brand Management utilizing various marketing tools serving entertainment properties and lifestyle brands.
For more information on Hip Hop Business Journal (HHBJ) please visit – www.Hiphopbusinessjournal.com and Video Star Magazine (VSM) please visit – www.Videostarmagazine.com
• Business Development – Client base [recording artists]: Nelly, N'Sync, The Game, Kanye West, The Fugees, Brand Clients: Boost Mobile, The Palms Casino, NFL, NBA, EA Sports,
• Corporate Direction – Nextel's Boost Mobile "Where You At" campaign regional launch included Nelly, Linkin Park, & Avril Lavigne, national campaign featured rap superstars Kanye West - Midwest, The Game - West Coast and Ludacris – South. • Cross Marketing – EMI, WEA, BMG Sony, Rolling Stone Magazine and Radio Disney partnered clients for CDROM/DVD compilation for an overall merchandising program Maga- Music.
• Licensing – Closed 20 worldwide deals in apparel footwear interactive publishing and accessories; executed Unilever's AXE Deodorant Launch and promotional campaign. • Distribution – Facilitate independent labels with major distribution deals with Universal's Fontana Distribution and Koch Records then act as administrative and marketing liaison from the start of the project to street date.
For more information please visit – www.vegasstyle.net
About Marshall Media: - Marshall Media Inc. is a dynamic media technology company with diversity and perceptiveness towards futuristic market solutions.
Marshall Media is researching, developing and deploying next generation electron beam data storage technology, optical devices using quantum entanglement, low-bandwidth universal streaming media platform as well as many other fascinating concepts with the idea of being emanatory and a focused global leader. Their current product launch indeed stands heads above market competitors. Marshall Media Inc. has demonstrated on various occasions that streaming full-screen HD or SD video over the public Internet does not require enormous amounts of bandwidth following prescribed conventional myths. Using Windows Media Player, Marshall Media Inc. streams full-screen; full motion HD broadcast at a sustained 1.3Mb as opposed to normal HDTV over cable that requires 10-16Mb of bandwidth!
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