KRS ONE SPEAKS ABOUT MILLION DJ MARCH - BECOMES A MAJOR FIGURE

Washington, D.C. - Rap legend and Hip Hop activist KRS One is issuing a call to action from DJ's nationwide to join and participate in the upcoming Million DJ March, by becoming directly involved himself. KRS One's legendary contributions to the evolution of Hip Hop and well-documented work with his Stop the Violence Movement, coupled with the fact that he began his own career as a DJ make him the perfect spokesperson for this groundbreaking event.

"I am a DJ. I started my career as a DJ and a collector of records." says the NY emcee. "The Million DJ March speaks to the longevity of the DJ community. If deejaying is going to survive in to the future, we are going to have to take it a little more seriously than just a party past time."

Founded by A. Shaw, after her many years of working within the DJ and mixtape community, The Million DJ March, far from disrespecting or parodying the Million Man March and its mission, was started in an effort to bring the DJ community worldwide together on issues that effect not just the DJ's themselves, but the music listening public they entertain.

KRS One expands by saying, "Once and for all, the American public needs to hear from the DJ's in a unified voice. There are questions that the American public has for for the DJ and one of the concerns of the American public, for DJ's in every medium, is the lack of responsibility that DJ's show to younger ears. The DJ's I know care about the public they play for; many of them are responsible parents themsleves. It is not that DJ's are irresponsible, it is that DJ's do not speak in one unified voice on anything. By signing your name to this event, among other things, you vow to uphold a standard of excellence in the art of deejaying."

In addition to unity, the mission of the Million DJ March is education and inspiration. "The Million DJ March is a call to excellence in the deejaying industry." KRS One says. "This is your craft. This is an opportunity to participate in the further development of your craft. The uniqueness of The Million DJ March and its surrounding workshops provides an opportunity for those just getting started, as well as the seasoned veterans, to participate in the advancement of deejaying."

A. Shaw, who also recently added the well-respected Harlem advocate DJ S&S as a keynote speaker to the March and Grammy-winning DJ Dirty Harry (Alicia Keys "No One") as a performer, couldn't be happier with her new spokesperson. "I have been aware and informed about KRS One's Stop the Violence Movement, and I think it is an extremely positive one." she shares. "KRS is a voice that rings through cultural and entertainment barriers. We are ecstatic to have him on board."

To get involved or to get further information, kindly visit http://www.themilliondjmarch.com or contact A. Shaw directly at themilliondjmarch@gmail.com

Latium Entertainment and Rob G present "Raquel G Celebrity Softball Game" To Benefit Texas Children's Hospital

Brought to you by Monster Energy and Frenchy's Chicken

Houston, TX - As Rob G was on the verge of the successful music career that he had put his heart and soul into for many years, tragedy struck in the form of Cancer. Rob had already lost his father to the disease at the age of 12 but this time it was his wife Raquel, the mother of his child. At a time when Rob should have been happiest, he was forced to walk away from it all to care for his family full time and to make his wife as comfortable as possible in her last months. Sadly, on January 17, 2008 Rob's wife passed away, leaving him to both try and refocus on his music career and be a full-time dad to his only son.

As he prepares for the October 21st release of his debut album, The Inauguration on Latium Records/Universal Republic, Rob G is commemorating the six-month anniversary of his wife's passing by bringing a host of celebs together for a celebrity softball game to raise money and awareness for this devastating disease, the proceeds from which will be donated to the Texas Children's Hospital.

http://www.myspace.com/robgonline

WHAT: Latium Entertainment and Rob G present the 1st Annual "Raquel G Celebrity Softball Game" benefitting Texas Children's hospital - brought to you by Monster Energy and Frenchy's Chicken

WHO: Latium Entertainment, Rob G, Texas Children's Hospital, Letoya Luckett, Slim Thug, Bun B, Baby Bash, Fat Pimp, Trae tha Truth, Paul Wall, Boss Hogg Outlaws, Rap-A-Lot Records, Lil Keke, Steve O, Brian Angel, the staff of Houston's Party 93.3, Frenchy's Chicken, Monster Energy, Mr Boomtown, Aarron Brooks of the Houston Rockets and many more.......

WHEN: Saturday, August 16, 2008 - 9AM - Opening ceremonies

WHERE: Memorial Park - Field 1 - Houston, TX

WHY: Cancer can affect anyone, at any time. Rob G has felt its devastating presence not once, but twice and is dedicated to making an effort in the fight against this disease and to help raise awareness of its risks and the resources available if you or someone you love are afflicted. The "Raquel G Celebrity Softball Game" is an event to inspire people to get involved and to keep fighting back.

Media coverage for events like this is paramount - it is the only way to really get the awareness level required to keep people involved.

Kindly RSVP your coverage intentions to Nancy Byron, OGPR (832) 220.6071 or nancyb@ogpr.net

Sponsorship or vendor enquiries should be sent to Marty Garza, Latium Entertainment (713) 414.3070 or marty@latiument.com

Revolutionary Hip-Hop Icon Paris Preps New Album

July 31, 2008

San Francisco, CA - Bay Area rapper/activist Paris is preparing to release his latest album, Acid Reflex, on September 9th on his own Guerrilla Funk Recordings and Filmworks, LLC, distributed by Fontana/Universal. The rapper's first single, "Don't Stop the Movement," features newcomer T-K.A.S.H. and will be released early August.

The album comes just in time for election year and contains commentary on a wide range of topics including black-on-black crime and violence, the ongoing problem of police brutality, war, politics and what Paris calls "the need for more of an equal balance between positive and negative influences in entertainment." Acid Reflex is the latest installment of cutting-edge funk-and-rock-inspired hip-hop in a career spanning the sale of over 3.8 million units independently worldwide. It features performances by Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductee and Parliament/Funkadelic frontman George "Dr. Funkenstein" Clinton, Public Enemy leader Chuck D and Paris-protégé T-K.A.S.H..

"There's no time like the present to speak out on issues and use the most popular form of musical entertainment to motivate and inform," says Paris, a seasoned multi-instrumentalist who also serves as the album's producer. "That's why I decided to call the album Acid Reflex - it's an aggressive response to what I see going on. There are a lot of people out there who feel like mainstream music doesn't truly reflect their concerns or how they feel. Our art form is being kept artificially young and artificially dumb. Listeners of all ages are noticing that there's more to what we do than what's given us on the radio and on t.v."

In other news, Paris has expanded his Guerrilla Funk brand to include a film division, with projects slated for release with featured contributions from multi-platinum Grammy™ award winner Common, multi-platinum Grammy™ award winner André 3000, multi-platinum Grammy™ award winners The Dixie Chicks, Talib Kweli, Public Enemy, George Clinton, The Coup, NOFX, Michael Franti, Anti-Flag and Tom Morello, among others.

For more information about Paris, log onto: www.guerrillafunk.com
www.myspace.com/guerrillaparis

Press Contact: Nicole Ballin
Ballin PR, 323-651-1580 or nik@ballinpr.com

Slum Village's eLZhi Teams Up with Black Milk For First Solo Album

07.31.2008

The Preface Boasts All-Star Detroit Cast

(July 30, 2008- Brooklyn, NY) - eLZhi, esteemed member of Slum Village, will be releasing his solo debut, The Preface, on August 12, 2008 through Fat Beats Records. The 16-track album, produced almost entirely by rising star Black Milk, features guest appearances by a who's who of the Detroit hip-hop scene. Royce Da 5'9", T3 (Slum Village), Guilty Simpson, Phat Kat, and more add to what many have predicted will be one of the most noteworthy hip-hop releases of 2008.

With The Preface, eLZhi displays the unpredictable flows and rhyme schemes he is known for and also touches on an impressive variety of concepts and subject matter. He demands perfection in his tracks and the attention to detail shows in the expert production of Black Milk. Having worked with countless hip-hop talents like Phat Kat, Frank-N-Dank, Lloyd Banks, Canibus, Pharoahe Monch, T3, and J Dilla, Black Milk tidies up the tracks with his signature air-tight beats and samples.

In the late-nineties, eLZhi made a name for himself by moving his way up through the ranks of Detroit's underground scene and teaming up with Slum Village for his first big taste of success. He has since been making the rounds, working with local Detroit luminaries such as J Dilla, Waajeed of Platinum Pied Pipers, and Dwele, in addition to a well-received solo tour of Europe during his early years in the game. Hip-hop enthusiasts across the globe consider eLZhi to be one of the most skilled emcees in the entire scene, and bloggers and critics have been trumpeting this sentiment since the release of the last Slum Village album in 2005. With the release of The Preface, eLZhi looks to cement his name amongst the greatest emcees in the game.

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Streams:

Motown 25 Featuring Royce Da 5'9"
http://media.audibletreats.com/eLZhi-Motown_25_Feat_Royce_Da_59.mp3

Bio, pictures, and streams available here:
http://www.audibletreats.com/download/Elzhi

eLZhi's MySpace page:
http://www.myspace.com/zhifi

Fat Beats:
http://www.FatBeats.com

Please contact Michelle if interested in talking with eLZhi.
michelle@audibletreats.com

Latino Hip-Hop Pioneer Sen Dog from Cypress Hill Emerges With Highly-Anticipated Debut Solo Album

Blazing New Track "Capo" Streaming Now On MySpace

Diary Of A Mad Dog Hits Stores September 30th, 2008

LOS ANGELES, CA…Sen Dog (aka Senen Reyes), the notorious co-frontman of hip-hop legends Cypress Hill, has debuted the track "Capo" from his forthcoming solo album Diary of a Mad Dog online at www.myspace.com/sendog. The album will hit the streets on September 30, 2008 through Suburban Noize Records and marks the first solo album from one of hip-hop's most influential artists.

Sen Dog's bark is louder than ever on his debut. Taking matters of money, faith and family to the music, Sen Dog sets out to unleash personal dramas in a no-holds-barred symposium of introspection and a narrative insight into his life.  Diary of A Mad Dog is a cathartic release for the rabid emcee, but totally accessible to a ravenous audience eager for a solid Sen Dog assault.  A few of the Cali pals found on Diary of a Mad Dog include Tangled Thoughts, DJ Ace, and even his Cypress Hill partner B-Real joins in on the attack.

"I've done the whole dark, morbid thing and the whole rock n' roll crossover thing. I'm not going to have an agenda on this; I'm going to jam and record whatever is fun to me," says Sen Dog about his first ever solo offering. "With Cypress Hill I'm working with B-Real and DJ Muggs, but with my solo material it's a bit more of a challenge and more rewarding for me as a songwriter when I come up with tracks and they sound banging" he adds.

Sen Dog has been a pioneer in the world of hip-hop, as one of the he and his Cypress Hill brethren were the first Latino hip-hop superstars and instrumental in helping to break down the door for Latin hip-hop. Sen Dog enjoyed #1 albums on the Billboard Charts (Black Sunday), Top 10 singles ("How Could I Just Kill a Man", "Insane In The Brain" and "Rock Superstar") and countless platinum and gold plaques with over 17 million albums sold worldwide. After nearly two decades in the game, Sen Dog has consistently been an innovator in the hip-hop world. From breaking down the door for Latin hip-hop to helping shape the whole West Coast urban/hip hop sound.

Be on the lookout for Sen Dog on the Strange Noize tour with Kottonmouth Kings, Tech N9ne, (Hed)p.e, and X-Clan through  August 2008! Visit www.suburbannoizerecords.com for tour and special VIP packages. 

DIARY OF A MAD DOG IN-STORES SEPTEMBER 30, 2008.

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www.MySpace.com/SenDog
www.SuburbanNoizeRecords.com

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON SEN DOG, HIGH RES PHOTOS OR
TO ARRANGE INTERVIEWS PLEASE CONTACT:
James Wright and Kerosene Media
519.759.3009
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HIP HOP'S RISING STAR, TERMANOLOGY, READIES DEBUT ALBUM

BOASTING A DREAM TEAM CAST OF PLATINUM PRODUCERS INCLUDING DJ PREMIER, ALCHEMIST, HAVOC, NOTTZ, BUCKWILD, LARGE PROFESSOR, PETE ROCK, HI-TEK, EASY MO BEE AND GUEST APPEARANCES FROM PRODIGY, BUN B, SHEEK LOUCH, FREEWAY, LIL FAME,

"POLITICS AS USUAL" WILL BE RELEASED SEPTEMBER 30th, 2008 ST RECORDS/NATURE SOUND RECORDS

July 31st, 2008

What the industry is saying about Termanology:

"Term has a unique desire for the culture because he touches the issues that I can relate to as a TRUE HIP-HOP HEAD..his flows are nice, and he stays creative with his subject matter...he even speaks for me and not every new MC comin' up can do that." - DJ Premier

"Termanology puts the MC back in MC'ing, he's a breath of fresh air in this dirty game." - Bun B

"Termanology shows he could be a leader of the new school" - The Source Magazine

New York, NY -  Massachusetts -bred; New York-based rapper Termanology has now finished his official debut album Politics As Usual. One of this year's most anticipated albums; it drops September 30th, 2008 through a joint venture between Term's own ST. Records and Indy powerhouse Nature Sounds. Termanology's debut merges the best of both worlds for all Hip-Hop fans, as its meshes classic boom-bap production from a virtual who's who list of production royalty; DJ Premier, Hi-Tek, Pete Rock, The Alchemist, Havoc, Buckwild, Nottz and Large Professor all provide tracks, with Term's lyricism, swagger and bravado.

Growing up in the streets of the post-industrial, predominantly Latino city of Lawrence , MA, the half-white, half-Puerto Rican MC transitioned from silly freestyles at age nine to full-fledged records by 15. Constantly traveling between Boston and New York to pursue his music business dream, Termanology released his first 12-inch in 2002. Through his alliance with influential mixtape DJ (and fellow Massachusetts native) Statik Selektah, Term began earning the respect of Boston 's Hip-Hop scene with several highly acclaimed 12" singles.

At the onset of 2006, Term caught his big break when legendary producer DJ Premier, whom he met three years earlier, finally blessed him with one of his signature, scratch-laden beats. "Watch How It Go Down" instantly became an underground classic and Termanology appeared on Hip-Hop's international radar. The conscious hood anthem garnered the earnest MC tons of praise, landing him in The Source's "Unsigned Hype" and XXL's "Show and Prove" columns.

Since then, Termanology has quickly climbed the industry ranks with his Hood Politics mixtape series and continued collaborations with DJ Premier and other big name producers. Term's hard work resulted in a joint venture deal with Brooklyn-based label Nature Sounds, which he signed in late 2007. "I decided to go the Indy route to have total control of everything related to my project," Term explains.

Nature Sounds is quickly becoming the indy home for classic hip-hop.  During the last couple of years the label has released projects by several artists that include hip hop cult icon MF DOOM, Wu-Tang's Masta Killa (Made In Brooklyn), the debut album from Havoc of Mobb Deep (The Kush), most recently, Pete Rock's latest (NY's Finest).

Term has already set things in motion for his debut, Politics As Usual, with the recent leak of the LP's buzz-single, How We Rock," which has the Internet buzzing and features Term rocking with two of Hip-Hop's most beloved individuals, Bun B and DJ Premier (who produced "How We Rock").  Term has also shot a video for "How We Rock" and the video will be released to the masses shortly.

Termanology is available for all interview requests!!

Tracklisting and credits for Termanology's "Politics As Usual":

1.) Its Time (Produced by Easy Mo Bee)

2.) Watch How It Go Down (Produced by DJ Premier)

3.) Respect My Walk (Produced by Buckwild)

4.) Hood Shit f/ Prodigy of Mobb Deep (Produced by The Alchemist)

5.) Float (Produced by Nottz)

6.) Please Don't Go (Produced by Nottz)

7.) How We Rock f/ Bun B of UGK (Produced by DJ Premier)

8.) Drugs Crime & Gorillaz f/ Sheek Louch & Freeway (Produced by Nottz)

9.) In The Streets f/Lil Fame of M.O.P. (produced by Hi-Tek)

10.) So Amazing (Produced by DJ Premier)

11.) Sorry I Lied (Produced by Large Professor)

12.) We Killin Ourselves (Produced by Pete Rock)

13.) The Chosen (Resurrecting The Game) (Produced by Havoc)

Press Contact:

Matt Conaway@                   MAC Media

Business #:                          410-903-7568

E-Mail:                                   macmediapromo@gmail.com

AOL IM:                                Matthewbrn

BREWSKY "THE BREWERY" ALBUM IN STORE AUGUST 8TH ON IN OVATION RECORDS

AUGUST 1, 2008 (LOS ANGELES, CA) -- West Coast hip hop artist, Brewsky is set to release his debut album, "The Brewery"  on August 8th. The CD will be available in select retail locations, iTunes, Amazon and online at www.BrewskyOnline.com.

The Cuban American rapper is joined on the disc by Grammy nominated Latin Jazz pianist, Chuchito Valdés and Grammy winning engineer, Mike Lazer. Brewsky describes the 15 track release as "an introduction to Brewsky. Collectively, these songs tell my story; where I come from with the Cuban influence, where I am today as a West Coast artist, and where I have my goals set on going next."

"The Brewery is the first release on In Ovation Records, an independent label based in Downey. "To innovate means bringing something new and different, that's what you get with this album. The label name also means that audiences who see Brewsky perform live are left in ovation."

For further information, contact Brewsky's manager, Maria Berumen at maria@brewskyonline.com

For more information, contact:

In Ovation Records
Downey, CA
info@brewskyonline.com

HIP-HOP HEAVYWEIGHT DJ GREEN LANTERN PAYS HOMAGE TO ARTIST CHRISTINA K FOR CONCEPT BEHIND NAS' "BLACK PRESIDENT" IN SEPTEMBER ISSUE OF XXL MAGAZINE

Emerging artist lends a creative hand in tribute to America's first black presidential candidate featured on legendary rapper's critically acclaimed chart-topping album

NEW YORK- DJ Green Lantern shares the spotlight with emerging artist Christina K in the September issue of XXL Magazine. "We were on the phone, and she was like, "Yo, I got an idea. I want to use this 'Pac sample," says Lantern, when discussing how Nas' prolific record "Black President" was conceived. Originally recorded by Christina K for the Russell Simmons and DJ Green Lantern collaboration "Yes We Can" mixtape, Nas heard the track, and insisted that he wanted the song for his "Untitled" album. "So I let him rock it by himself," says Lantern. The remix, which will feature Christina K, will be showcased on the yet to be released dedication to Obama.

"When Green and I discussed me doing a song for the Obama mixtape, it instantly hit me! How dope would it be to sample the part where Pac says, "although it seems heaven sent- we ain't ready to have a black president." So I sent him the acapella to "I Wonder if Heaven Got a Ghetto," and immediately started writing. I grew up listening to 2Pac and Nas, and they both top the list of my all-time favorite hip-hop artists. It's flattering to know that an idea that I had for a mixtape song would grow to be something so much bigger," says Christina. Originally from Maryland, Christina now resides in Harlem, and has been working hard to make a name for herself as an artist and producer. Boasting both production and writing skills, her unique style seamlessly blends pop and hip-hop genres.

At present, Christina has secured a production agreement with MTV Networks, produced tracks for Jive recording artist, Dolla, as well as produced two singles for herself. Both of her self-produced singles have received nationwide airplay on Top 40 and Rhythmic radio. Her latest single "Tonight," which was inspired by Modjo's 2001 dance hit "Lady," is currently receiving great feedback, with a video soon to follow. Christina's steadily growing buzz continues to flourish with features in some of today's most relevant online and print publications including YRB, URB, Black Beat, Scheme, and Clutch Magazines, including others.

Christina K's MySpace Page: www.myspace.com/christinakmusic

For more information about Christina K, contact Julie Rosen @ 212.203.8985 or julierosenpr@gmail.com

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Julie Rosen
JRPR
212.203.8985
JulieRosenPR@gmail.com

JEDI MIND TRICKS' PROTEGE KING SYZE UNVEILS "SIBLING RIVALRY PT. 2" VIDEO FEAT. OUTERSPACE--ALBUM IN STORES AUG. 5TH!!!

July 29th, 2008

With a flow often compared to that of a young Big Pun, core Army of the Pharaohs' member and Jedi Mind Tricks' affiliate King Syze unveils the first video in support of his August 5th streeting sophomore album, "The Labor Union."

Entitled "Sibling Rivalry Pt. 2," the video finds Syze trading verses with his older brother, Crypt of Outerspace, as well as fellow Pharaohs member Planetary of Outerspace.

Featuring an introductory cosign by independent hip-hop icon Vinnie Paz (of Jedi Mind Tricks), "Sibling Rivalry Pt. 2" brings back the raw, uncut boom-bap that has become synonymous with the Jedi Mind Tricks/Army of the Pharaohs brand.

WATCH THE VIDEO NOW:
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Jedi Mind Tricks presents...
King Syze: "The Labor Union"
In stores August 5th!!!

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Babygrande Records
212.633.8835

Pitchfork Premieres Amplive's Tokyo Police Club Remix Featuring Aesop Rock

MP3:
Tokyo Police Club [ft. Aesop Rock, Yak Ballz] - The Baskervilles (Amplive Remix)
http://onesevensevensix.com/ thebaskervilles_ampliveremix. mp3

Surely Tokyo Police Club's "The Baskervilles", the final toast from the Canadian foursome's underrated Elephant Shell, wasn't the most obvious candidate for a remix, but in this case that's actually made for results more interesting than the latest facelessly fist-pumping blog-house do-over. Amplive, last seen causing Radiohead to act like just another self-important rock band, turns the anthemic indie rock of "The Baskervilles" into fiery, rock-fueled hip-hop. - Pitchfork

Read The Full Review:
http://www.pitchforkmedia.com/ article/download/142602- premiere-tokyo-police-club-ft- aesop-rock-and-yak-ballz-the- baskervilles-amplive-remix- mp3-stream

Since causing a stir with his early 2008 Radiohead remix album, Amplive has been in high demand on the remix circuit. Last month, Tokyo Police Club asked the Bay Area DJ for his take on "The Baskervilles," the final track from their recently-released Elephant Shell. So Amp pulled a few friends -- Aesop Rock, Yak Balls -- into the studio and the result, as Pitchfork said yesterday, "turns the anthemic indie rock of 'The Baskervilles' into fiery, rock-fueled hip-hop."

What's more, Amplive documented pieces of the process with an informative video (http://www.youtube.com/watch? v=L0YrX5_2ZSE) he recently uploaded to YouTube.

Amplive is currently hard at work on even more remixes -- for Jamie Lidell, Tapes N Tapes, Port O'Brien, and more -- due this Fall. And, of course, the latest Zion I album, The Takeover, is just on the horizon, while a 2009 solo album from Amplive and a few of his new-found friends (Thom, holla at me, man!?) is also in the works.

For More Information:
http://www.myspace.com/amplive
http://www.youtube.com/user/ fanman510

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Redefining The Hustle With Hustle Simmons

September 9th marks the release of Hustle Simmons' debut album on Break Bread Projects/ Traffic Entertainment Group.

Miami, FL US – July 31, 2008 – The new South Jersey/Philly duo known as Hustle Simmons has announced the official release of their debut album, Dave Ghetto and The S Ence are Hustle Simmons, scheduled for September 9th on Break Bread Projects. Distributed by Traffic Entertainment Group, the album is a 14-track soundscape where the pair revisits golden-era Hip-Hop with a blend of new school style. Dave Ghetto's gritty lyricism and polished delivery is accompanied perfectly by The S Ence's smooth melodies over drum-heavy samples, creating an authentic sound that has buzzed over the internet for months, notable on their leading single, "Over And Out" featuring Buff1 and DJ Cru Cut. The album contains additional vocal appearances from Al Mighty, Richie Rasheen, and labelmate Fel Sweetenburg. Select online retailers are currently carrying an advanced, 11-track version of the album. 

"The album is dedicated to the struggle and lively hood of adults, their realities and the tour de force being an emcee. Hustle Simmons surfaces real life issues without hesitation…hip-hop's revolution is here." – Scheme Magazine

The crew has already been honored on URB's prestigious Next 1000, as well as online compliments from Scheme Magazine, ArtofRhyme.com, Philebrity, HipHop-Elements.com, and an upcoming interview on Spain's largest urban publication, Hip Hop Nation. Preparations for their upcoming fall tour with Break Bread Projects artists 84 and Fel Sweetenburg are well under way, with confirmed stops in major markets across the country.               

"The hustle is doing what it takes to achieve your desired goal. The desired goal for Hustle Simmons is to be heard." – Dave Ghetto

Single, "Over and Out" available here-
Http://www.publicwizardinc.com/audio/hustlesimmons_overandout_feat_buff1_clean.mp3

Video for promo track, "The Rundown," ft. 84 and Fel Sweetenburg available here-
Http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AMzP4wv7guo

About Hustle Simmons:

Meeting through mutual friends, Dave Ghetto and Tha S Ence are Hustle Simmons. This project is the culmination of individual accolades blended together into a new chemistry and sound. Dave Ghetto, whose previous solo collaborative efforts include Jack Splash, Cee-Lo Green, and DJ Jazzy Jeff, provides gritty, back-block inspired word play and mixes substance with a new flavor of swag. Tha S Ence, whose dominated Philly production circles with showcases at Beats & Rhymes and Word of Mouth, creates the backdrop, heavy drum driven production and elegant samples. They've been warmly accepted by DJs and newly-acquired fans with the release of their latest single, "Over and Out" featuring Buff1 and DJ Cru Cut. The release of their debut album on Break Bread Projects is expected to follow their established success.

For more info:                Http://www.myspace.com/hustlesimmonsmusic

                                    Http://www.myspace.com/breakbreadprojects

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Public Wizard, Inc.
www.publicwizardinc.com
305-766-7726

Digital Music and Music Industry Leaders Set To Gather at the Bandwidth Music | Technology Conference in San Francisco

(Billboard Publicity Wire/PRWEB ) July 31, 2008 -- The Bandwidth Conference is an unique and intimate gathering of over 200 professionals from the music and digital music industries that takes place August 14 and 15, 2008 in San Francisco. Bandwidth explores the evolving musical experience, with panels on marketing, fan behavior, trends and future forecasts, and an examination of the ways people discover, purchase, interact with, and are exposed to music.

Keynote speakers are Jonathan Poneman, Co-Founder of Sub Pop Records, the Seattle-based label currently celebrating its twentieth anniversary; Alexandra Patsavas of Chop Shop Music, the influential music supervisor who selects the music for television shows such as Grey's Anatomy, The O.C., Gossip Girl, and Mad Men, and who recently started her own label Chop Shop Records; and Susan Bonds, CEO/Founder and Alex Lieu, Chief Creative Officer of 42 Entertainment, the Pasadena-based agency designed a groundbreaking experience to generate buzz around the much-anticipated Nine Inch Nails album "Year Zero."

Panels include "The Crystal Ball Panel" which is a wide-ranging conversation on where the music industry is heading, "Word Of Mouse" which looks at social media marketing, and "360 Degrees of Speculation" which looks at 360 artist deals.

Current speakers include Kevin Arnold, CEO/Founder, IODA; Ted Cohen, TAG Strategic; Richard Gottehrer, Founder and Chief Creative Office, The Orchard; David Hyman, CEO, MOG; Steve Jang, CMO, imeem; Randy Leasure, Sr Dir. Global Digital Business Group, Sony/BMG Music Entertainment and Ian C. Rogers, CEO, Topspin. For a full list, please visit the website.

The early registration deadline for the $350 pass to the Bandwidth Conference ends July 31st. Visit the Bandwidth Conference website at www.bandwidthconference.com for complete session details and further information.

CONTACT INFORMATION
Ashli Lewis
Bandwidth Music | Technology Conference
415-823-4540
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Never So Deep Records Has Scheduled The Release Of 3 Digital Street Albums In August

"Won't Stop Can't Stop Seems To Be N.S.D.'s Mantra"

/24-7PressRelease/ - SUMMERVILLE, SC, July 31, 2008 - N.S.D. has scheduled the release of 3digital street albums for the month of August; "Who Killed Kenny" by artist Jim Snooka (8-12-08), "Better Than Some Worse Than Others"(8-19-08) by N.S.D West recording artist Kenny Kingpin and Hue Hef's first release of 2008 "First 48"(8-26-08). Each album will consist of approximately 16 tracks. The albums will be FREE for a limited period of time. N.S.D. will also utilize several new technology formats to promote these releases.

About Jim Snooka

Jim Snooka was first introduced to Vigilante fans as a feature on the highly acclaimed album "Darko Effect" (Boondocks Saints-NSD 2005). Shortly after, this South Carolina MC showcased his skills on the DJ Bless production album "A Perfect Murder". The single from that album "Blowin Up The Spot" caused an instant buzz on the underground and was placed in rotation by numerous commercial, college, satellite and internet radio stations. "Blown Up The Spot" was the top 5 added song of the week and broke into the top ten single slot on RapAttackLives. com (Issue# 277-April 30, 2007). Snooka's first video from that single moved through the internet like an uncontrollable virus. He showed he could be humorous and thought provoking at the same time. The "Blowin Up The Spot" video became an underground favorite

Jim Snooka is presently moving up the charts faster than NASA's Mars space program. In less than 4 weeks Jim Snooka's single "Hostel" has exploded onto the charts and is causing a seismic impact on commercial and non commercial radio alike. The single "Hostel" was one of the top 5 added records in college (Hip Hop) radio, top 5 underground record, and top 5 mixtape record. " Hostel" was added to over 500 college, satellite, and commercial radio stations. The record is presently playing on 150 college stations, 25 Internet stations and 4 satellite stations. This heat seeker has also found its way into the international radio market. It is presently playing in rotation on stations in the UK, Netherlands, Japan, Poland, Germany, France and Croatia."Hostel" has climbed the charts to # 2 on Rapattacklives, #9 Rapnetwork Record Breakers and the top requested song on Mary Nichols AKA DJ Fusion's syndicated radio show.

About Kenny Kingpin A/K/A Poppa L.Q.

This 29 year old South Central native made his debut under the alias, Laquan, and released his first album, Notes of a Native Son, under Island Records. His second album, Your Entertainment, My Reality landed him a deal with Rap-A-Lot Records West (Virgin) under the new alias, Poppa L.Q. Your Entertainment, My Reality debuted to rave reviews making Billboard's top 100. The song, "Why Hate Me," an instant hit, helped build his following in underground Hip Hop. Breaking down barriers with his first two albums, Poppa L.Q. (Kenny Kingpin) teamed up with The Luniz, Mad Max, and Phat Bossi on the street anthem, "Killaz on the Payroll," which was on The Luniz second album, Lunitik Muzik. This collaboration lead to the forming of "The Regime," founded by Yukmouth, Poppa L.Q.(Kenny Kingpin), Dru Down, Gonzone, Tech9, Mad Maxx, and Phat Bossi.

His collaboration with Cool Nutz on a track called, "Harsh Game for the People," bought more success. The project led to the creation of the group D.B.A (Doing Business As...) with Cool Nutz and producer Bosko. The group signed with Universal and released, "The Album," making noise with the hit track, "Fa Shiesty Cats," featuring Kurupt and WC. Other artist, such as, E-40, B.G, AMG, and Ras Kass were also featured on the album. D.B.A.'s success was diminished due to the incarceration of Poppa L.Q. (Kenny Kingpin) at the end of 2000.

During his incarceration a pre-recorded collaboration with fellow Regime member, Yukmouth, "Regime Killers 2001," was released on Yukmouth's, Thug Lord: New Testament album. This was a follow-up to the underground anthem, "Killers on the Payroll." Later that year, Poppa L.Q. (Kenny Kingpin) appeared on another pre-recorded track, "Lost Angels in the Sky," with Kokane. The track was later featured on the, Bones Soundtrack, a Snoop Dogg Record/Soundtrack.

In February 2003, Poppa L.Q. was released (after a 20 month stint in the Federal Penitentiary) and decided to go back to his roots. With his new beginning came his new alias, Kenny Kingpin, given to him by legendary artist, "The King of Slang," E-40. He teamed up with Yukmouth and The Regime once again on two mixtapes, All Out War, Vol.1 and Vol.2. Kenny Kingpin opened eyes and ears with his songs, "Turn It Up," produced by Hi-Tek, "I'm Bigger Than That," off vol.1, and "Datz Da Bizznezz," off the vol.2 album. Kenny Kingpin also hooked-up with his old group D.B.A and did the song, "Walktadis," which made the album E-40 and Bosko Presents: "That Fire. "Kenny Kingpin" (formally known as Poppa L.Q.) is ready to resurrect West Coast Rap.

About DJ Bless

DJ Bless secured his first Record label deal with MCA /Universal in 2002 at the age of 18 years old. Since entering the music industry, DJ Bless has showcased his production skills with some of the music industry's best producers such as; Kanye West, Scott Storch, Sean Combs, Swizz Beats, Sha Money XL, Rick Rubin, Havoc, R. Kelly and many more. He has also produced songs on LiL Kim's Chart busting Album Labella Mafia (Atlantic Records 2003). In 2004/2005 DJ Bless signature production was heard around the world on several high profile remixes including, Mystikal's "Pu**y Pop" (Jive Records), Dirt Bag Featuring Fiend "I'll Leave You Dead" (Jive Records) and releases from both Keith Murray and the Outlaws. In 2005/2006 DJ Bless produced and mixed several songs on a Wendy Goldstein Project "That One Way" (Czarnok, Capital Records) and also placed music on EA Sports Fight Night 2005. DJ Bless is presently working on several major industry production projects including the musical score for the docudrama "Hoop Realities" (Key Stone Films/And1) a follow up to the award winning documentary "Hoop Dreams". DJ Bless has also been commissioned to direct and score his first full feature film ("Insane") to be released in the winter of 2008/2009.

About Never So Deep Records

Never So Deep Entertainment is a company formed to act as a talent source, production/developmental company and a record label in the traditional sense of selling manufactured music all under one roof. Never So Deep Entertainment is the leading and fastest-growing independent e-music company in North America. The Never So Deep Entertainment corporate umbrella encompasses the Never So Deep Records Music label, Suicidal Filmz, and NSD Music Publishing. NSD Entertainment operates its own fully self contained record Label and film company based in New York/South Carolina. The record label covers multiple music genres. Founded 6 years ago in North America, Never So Deep Entertainment has built unique strengths in the development, production, marketing, licensing and distribution of recorded music and film.

For additional information on the Never So Deep Records label and its roster of artists, please visit http://www.neversodeeprecords.com or email info@neversodeeprecords.com

Contact: Professor
Tel: 917 720-4138
Email: professor@neversodeeprecords.com

Ludacris Gets an Earful From WomenCount

Group demands apology from artist and immediate action from Party leaders

SAN FRANCISCO, July 30 /PRNewswire/ -- Responding to news that rap artist Ludacris released a song today in which he calls Hillary Clinton an "irrelevant bitch," WomenCount is calling for an apology as well as a blanket condemnation by the Party leadership.

In his song entitled "Politics," Ludacris calls Hillary Clinton an "irrelevant bitch" and also attacks President Bush and Sen. McCain. These lyrics are outrageous, offensive, and unacceptable.

In an e-mail this afternoon to its membership, WomenCount states, "It is another example of hateful, sexist language being used on the campaign trail, and now is our moment to make it clear: not on our watch! The leadership of both parties must step up to condemn such hateful speech and demand apologies. The Obama campaign has criticized the lyrics, but we call on the presumptive party nominee, who is the celebrated subject of the new song, to go even further: Publicly condemn the song. Demand an apology on behalf of the targets. Now."

"This is not an issue of being PC," states Rosemary Camposano, communications director for WomenCount, "This is about beginning the grinding and painful process of rooting out this kind of hate language and behavior whenever and wherever it exists. The Democratic leadership have pledged to unhinge our nation from gender-bias, hate-language and misogyny and we are taking them at their word."

WomenCount (http://www.womencountpac.com/) has embarked on a campaign called "Stop the Silence," in which they are promoting specific language be incorporated into the National Platform now being drafted for the Democratic National Convention. Through an e-mail petition campaign, driving content on the blogs, and direct contact with the Democratic Leadership, WomenCount is applying pressure to begin eliminating gender bias in the media and wherever it exists by condemning it "on the spot" going forward.

WomenCount PAC was created to ensure that the 51 percent of American citizens who are women have their values and votes counted in the political process. So far in the 2008 election cycle, WomenCount has run a series of ads related to the presidential campaign and made contributions to several women candidates for Congress.

Contributions to WomenCount PAC are not tax-deductible. Contributions will be used in federal elections, and are subject to federal law regarding prohibited sources and limits. Contributions to WomenCount PAC are limited to $5,000 per calendar year and contributions from corporations and labor unions are prohibited. Federal law requires us to use our best efforts to collect and report the name, mailing address, occupation and name of employer of individuals whose contributions exceed $200 in a calendar year.

Paid for by WomenCount PAC and not authorized by any candidate or candidate's

                                committee.
WomenCount PAC - 1016 Lincoln Blvd., Suite 303, San Francisco CA 94129 -
                       http://www.womencountpac.com/

Source: WomenCount

CONTACT: Rosemary Camposano, +1-650-740-5544, for WomenCount, or Stacy
Mason of WomenCount, +1-650-793-3556, info@womencountpac.com

Web site: http://www.womencountpac.com/

Lincoln Park Music Festival Draws Over 40,000 People to Newark

July 30, 2008

NEWARK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Over 40,000 people attended the third annual Lincoln Park Music Festival last weekend. The peaceful Festival continues to be a community highlight each summer. Lincoln Park Coast Cultural District (LPCCD) presented over forty performances; jazz legend James Moody, award winning gospel artists, The Clark Sisters, Broadway star Elisabeth Withers, international house music DJ Joe Claussell and hip hop icons KRS-One and Ice-T. For families there were children's activities, vendors, a Green Sustainable Marketplace, and tours of LPCCD's new LEED Washington Street Mixed Use Buildings. Visit http://www.lpccd.org

Festival Press Kit: http://onekit.enr-corp.com/1004199/

"The Festival has gained a reputation as a must do event in New Jersey," explained Baye Adofo-Wilson, LPCCD Executive Director. "Because of its strong art and music attractions, the Lincoln Park Music Festival has become a new travel destination for New Jerseyans and people throughout the US."

The Lincoln Park Music Festival: A Celebration of Spirit and Dance began on July 24 with the opening of "Music Speaks" a jazz photography exhibit. Friday, July 25 was proclaimed "James Moody Day" in the City of Newark. Audiences enjoyed a musical history lesson as hosts Amiri Baraka and Sheila Anderson of WBGO introduced jazz greats James Moody, Cyrus Chestnut, John Lee, Dennis Mackrel, the Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Ensemble tribute to Johnny Hodges, and TS Monk Band with special guest Alyson Williams.

Saturday and Sunday drew a sea of people into Lincoln Park. The audience danced all day with host Shelton Hayes and house music legends Rochelle Fleming, DJs Joe Claussell and Hippie Torrales, and a Sylvester tribute. The Rock Steady Crew delivered a classic performance to celebrate its thirty-first anniversary. The show featured G3 dancers from Japan, Craig G and Marley Marl, Grand Master Caz, Soul Sonic Force, Fat Joe and a female emcee cipher with Bahamadia and Rece Steele.

About Lincoln Park Coast Cultural District

LPCCD leads the revitalization of an emerging arts and cultural district, transforming a low-income neighborhood in Newark, NJ from blighted lots into an urban eco-village. Its project is a national best practice in sustainable urban community development. The project includes 300 U.S. Green Building Council Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certified housing units, music festivals, historic restoration projects and the Museum of African American Music, a Smithsonian Affiliate.

Contacts

FEMWORKS
Kimberlee Williams, 973-494-9705
kwilliams@femworksllc.com

Double 0 of Kidz In The Hall badly assaulted by security after performance; Management issues statement

Double O from the hip hop group Kidz In The Hall was assaulted by several bouncers early Saturday morning, July 26, while inside a nightclub in Tempe, AZ following a Kidz In The Hall performance. Group member and friend Naledge, who did not witness the assault on Double O, was arrested outside of the club. Naledge's attempt to get medical assistance for Double O was misconstrued as a hinderence to the investigation. Reports that no injuries were sustained are false as Double O was taken to the hospital with multiple injuries from the excessive force used by club security. On Sunday morning Double O underwent surgery for one of his injuries. He is still in the hospital, but in stable condition.

In the last 2 years, Kidz In The Hall have traveled to over 10 countries, have done 200+ shows and never before been involved in any altercation, big or small,  with club or concert security, or police officers.

Matt Conaway
MAC Media
C-410-903-7568
AOL IM- Matthewbrn

DJ REVOLUTION "KING OF THE DECKS" ALBUM IN STORES SEPTEMBER 16th ON DUCK DOWN RECORDS

FEATURING TRACKS FROM KRS-ONE, BISHOP LAMONT, CROOKED I, JOELL ORTIZ, SEAN PRICE, DJ QBERT, BOOT CAMP CLIK, JAZZY JEFF, EVIDENCE, GUILTY SIMPSON, ROYCE DA 5'9, SPECIAL TEAMZ, DEFARI, TERMANOLOGY, TASH, RAKAA IRISCIENCE, BUMPY KNUCKLES, BLAQ POET, STRONG ARM STEADY, PLANET ASIA , DJ PREMIER

July 30th, 2008

DJ Revolution said it best in a recent interview, "the connection between the DJ and the emcee has been severed. "King of The Decks" is my attempt at reconnecting it." DJ Revolution did just that with his new album, as he brought together some of the most talented names in Hip Hop today, who not only produce quality music, but also respect the craft of the DJ Culture.

DJ Revolution has spent 15 years perfecting that craft on the SP 1200. He's currently behind the wheels of the longest running Hip Hop show in the history of commercial radio, "THE WORLD FAMOUS WAKE UP SHOW alongside Sway & King Tech.

Aside from his weekly duties on the show based out of LA on Power 106, and syndicated Worldwide, he has lent his now infamous scratch techniques to countless records and his production skills to many established artists. REV has also taken his skillz to the far corners as the globe and ripped clubs in locations such as Japan , Europe, Australia and New Zealand . He has also shared the stage DJ'ing for many artists including legends like Rakim all the way to current superstars such as Kanye West. Revolution has released two of his own Full length LP's ("In 12's we trust/R2K") and one with his partners Sway & Tech ("This or That").

As DJ Revolution readies "KING OF THE DECKS," in stores on September 16th, he divulged further on the issues of the lack of communication between the MC and THE DJ stating that it "is one of the most obvious reasons Hip Hop has devolved so drastically over the years. Since MC's in general decided to toss aside the DJ as an asset and integral part of their success from production to performance, the music has suffered tremendously.  My goal is to re-introduce to the world what a DJ is. He or She is not just a celebrity, or someone who plays records, or makes funny sounds with turntables. He or she is all of that and more. I recruited some of the most legendary and also most talented up and coming artists to help me express all of this within the context of the music.  The title of the album is by no means a way of saying I'm the best on the turntables. "King of the Decks" is obviously just a play on words related to a deck of cards. However, it is also a statement that needs to be remembered. The DJ is King."

Tracklisting and credits for DJ Revolution's King Of The Decks (all songs produced DJ Revolution except where noted):

1.) Intro f/Jazzy Jeff

2.) King Of The Decks f/ Sean Price & Tash

3.) THE DJ f/ KRS ONE

4.) Do My Thing f/ Guilty Simpson & Royce Da 5' 9"

5.) LADJ (skit)

6.) Funky Piano f/ Bishop Lamont, Crooked I, Styliztik Jones

7.) For The Kids (skit)

8.) The Big Top f/ Special Teamz

9). Start The Revolution f/ Boot Camp Clik

10.) Scratch Nerds (skit)

11.) Invaders from the Planet Sqratch f/ DJ Qbert

12.) EY! f/ Joell Ortiz and Termanology (Produced by DJ Revolution & DJ Numark)

13.) Casualties of Tour f/ Rakaa Iriscience (produced by Marco Polo)

14.) Damage f/ Blaq Poet & Bumpy Knuckles

15.) Willie Lynch f/ Styliztik Jones and KBimean

16.) The Biggest Up f/ DJ Premier (Skit)

17.) Blow Da Spot f/ Strong Arm Steady

18.) School f/ Planet Asia

19.) Spit Ridiculous f/ Defari

20.) Pro's & Con's f/ Evidence

21.) Calling Haul (Skit)

22.) Man or Machine

23.) The Set Up f/ Sway & King Tech

24.) The Re-Match f/ DJ Spinbad

(ALL SONGS PRODUCED, MIXED and ARRANGED by DJ REVOLUTION)

Press Contact:

Matt Conaway@                   MAC Media
Business #:                          410-903-7568
E-Mail:                                   macmediapromo@gmail.com
AOL IM:                                Matthewbrn

For More Information please visit:

WWW.DJREV.NET
WWW.DUCKDOWN.COM
WWW.MYSPACE.COM/DJREVOLUTION

The Core DJ's 5th Year Anniversary and The Core DJ's Retreat IX

The Core DJs Retreat IX
September 5 – 8, 2008

Myrtle Beach, SC

The Core DJ's 5th Year Anniversary Celebration at Retreat IX will be a monumental milestone for one of the Nation's most influential DJ coalitions.  Celebrating their legacy and achievements, hundreds of DJs and industry professionals will converge on Myrtle Beach, SC to unite for a weekend of networking, festivities and honoring some of the past, present, and future innovators of the music industry.

The Core DJs have successfully presented past retreats in Chicago, Miami (2x), St. Louis, Houston, Atlanta, Dallas and New Orleans; and will continue to do so, making their mark in every city that is part of the movement within the music industry.  The Core DJs have decided to bring Retreat IX to Myrtle Beach, SC as their next stop during the weekend of September 5-8, 2008 at the Hilton Resort Myrtle Beach.

The Core DJ Retreat acts as a reunion for all DJs by inviting them to join together, no matter what crew affiliations they have, to network with one another, while attending listening sessions, panels and seminars detailing new industry trends and artists/label performance showcases which have included events presented by Atlantic Records, Def Jam, Warner Brothers, Konvit Muzic, Interscope, J Records, Jive Records, So So Def, Rap-A-Lot Records, Bad Boy Entertainment, Capitol Records, DTP, Grand Hustle, CTE, and a host of others.

For more information regarding registration or sponsorship for The Core DJs and The Core DJs Retreat IX, contact Donata Davis by emailing. donata.coredjs@gmail.com or call 877.333.9940 ext 2.  For press credentials please contact Linda Robins by emailing linda.coredjs@gmail.com or call 877.333.9940 ext 3.

About The Core DJs and The Core DJs Retreat 

Now in its 5th year, The Core DJs, founded by National Mix Show DJ Tony Neal is a premier coalition and acts as a union for DJs.  The Core DJs has over 400 of the countries most influential DJs as well as The Core DJs Latino, The Core DJ Legends, The Core DJs Africa and The Core Models.  The Core DJs Retreat is one of the special added components that reunite these members for a weekend of networking, festivities, and honoring some of the past, present, and future innovators of the music industry.   

Editors Notes:

Additional information regarding The Core DJs may be obtained by logging on to http://www.coredjs.com or http://www.myspace.com/thecoredjs.
Pictures, videos and Core DJs logos may be obtained by contacting Linda Robins at coredjs.pr@gmail.com. 

20 YEARS AND STILL PUSHIN' FORWARD: JAZZMYNE PUBLIC RELATIONS CELEBRATES THE HISTORY

August 2008

Los Angeles, CA - Hundreds of clients have benefited from the magic touch of Jazzmyne Public Relations in the past two decades.  A-list celebrities, athletes, authors, filmmakers, music producers, rappers, special events and businesses alike have received not only expert publicity service, management and consulting but a caring ear and kind heart from agency head, Makeda Smith.  Now celebrating 20 years in business, Makeda is still proudly and diligently pushing forward.

Makeda's personalized approach to the vast and hectic world of entertainment public relations has proven not only successful but also solid. A home-based operation, Jazzmyne has consistently boasted a client base that competes with the majors.  Past celebrity accounts have included Kevin Eubanks, Jamie Foxx, Nick Van Excel, Mo'Nique, Dorien Wilson, and J. Anthony Brown to name a few.

"I remember when I launched my agency.  The naysayers informed me that a home based business would never be perceived as legitimate.  Well not only have I been home based for the past 20 years, but now, home based operations are the current trend.  They also told me I would not survive serving a Black clientele and urban base.  Today I'm perceived as an expert in the urban arena."

It was 1988 when Gwendolyn "Makeda" Smith resigned her position as Associate Director of West Coast Publicity at Hervey & Company, a public relations firm headed by industry veteran, Ramon Hervey. With no savings or financial backing, it was a single press release that launched her firm, Jazzmyne Public Relations, named for her oldest daughter.

"My biggest surprise has been the emails and phone calls I've been blessed to receive throughout the years from the women I have inspired.  As a Black, single mother of two, I started out as a welfare mom.  My motivation and success has unwittingly inspired so many women, and that just truly overwhelms me sometimes.  You never know who is watching, whose heart you are touching.  Always carry yourself like God/Goddess is watching, and the rest will eventually fall into place," she advises. 

Specializing in publicity, branding, consulting and management, Jazzmyne Public Relations can be found on the web at www.jazzmynepr.com.

Contact:
Makeda Smith
(661) 718-8843
makeda@jazzmynepr.com
makedaqueen@hotmail.com
www.jazzmynepr.com 

Hip Hop Hall of Fame Awards Producer, L.A. Times Hero to Author 1992 L.A. Gang Truce book with Master P's Brother, C-Murder

New York, NY, July 31, 2008 - After 16 years in the game, one of Hip Hop's Greatest "Grassroots Community Leadership" feats stories will be told.  Corey "C-M" Miller's TRU Books is once again at the forefront in bringing real-life Hip Hop and street stories to life in print.  TRU Books is in the final stages of negotiations with L.A. gang truce alliance co-founder and Hip Hop Hall of Fame Awards (HHHOF) television show executive producer, J.T. Thompson. The book will tell the real story behind the L.A. riots and the subsequent L.A/Watts gang truce that included his partner in the struggle, Daude Sherrills. The motion picture movie "Redemption" starring Oscar award winner Jamie Foxx playing the character Stanley "Tookie" Williams, Crip gang founder, is a small reflection of the "TRU-Story". The new book will tell the story of a visionary leader who risked his life to rebuild the city of Los Angeles and rid it of its severe gang problems. Eventually, the crime rates were lowered in L.A., former gang members helped to rebuild the Hollywood Sear's Store, and they learned new life skills and created new businesses.

About writer and creator, JT Thompson

As one of the main co-founders of the historical 1992 L.A. gang truce alliance, HHHOF producer J.T. Thompson took the lead in bridging community, private, and public works and socio-economic development projects during and after the L.A. Riots.  He co-managed the use of former gang members to rebuild the Hollywood Sear's Department Store, and the efforts helped to bring about the national multi-billion dollar "Empowerment Zones" in L.A. With his efforts,  he helped reduced crime rates, created job and business opportunities, transformed the landscape of urban centers around the country including the brand new Harlem, USA. He is the forgotten Hip Hop and L. A. Times Hero. The Hip Hop Hall of Fame Museum Foundation and HHHOF Global Media has worked with Hip Hop artists, athletes, and community leaders including the likes of Jesse Jackson, Minister Farrakhan, Chuck D, Russell Simmons, Gang-Truce & Intervention Agencies, First AME Church, Maxine Waters, Congresswoman Diane Watson, the NAACP, BET's Jeff Johnson, and the Congressional Black Caucus. 

Media Contact:

Dominique DeVeaux

Hiphop1TV@yahoo.com                                                                   

(212) 330-8738

Rebel Muzik Media Makes Industry Noise By Offering A Free Online Mixtape: A Prequel, to the Highly Anticipated MIC Legacy Album

The Mix Tape Gives Hip Hop Fanatics "Sumthin To Snack On," while waiting to "Feed Yo Kids!"

Sumthin To Snack On Mix Tape Link:  http://www.zshare.net/download/1470109316b18579/

VA/DC- Rebel Muzik Media announced today a downloadable mixtape to Hip Hop fans anticipating the drop of the new Mic Legacy project, Feed Yo Kids, featuring the viral hit single, So Ghetto, featuring Rapper Pooh.

"We wanted to wet the appetites of all those true Hip Hop fans by offering a free downloadable mix tape," says Grail "Ruc" Hodges, CEO of Rebel Muzik Media. "The mixtape is jam packed full of unforgettable lyrics and infectious beats laid by some of the greatest underground MC's and producers of our time!"
Feed Yo Kids will drop in the near future and boasts a list of today's hottest producers and underground messengers such as the already mentioned Nottz and Rapper Pooh. It also features ILLMIND, KELPH, JCLYDE, BRAINSTORM, DIGITAL DAMAGE, NY OIL, BIGSHOT& KHIZMAN(DMP), LATOYA WILLIAMS AND JON BIBBS. JUST ADDEDTO THE ROSTER: SKYZOO!

Members of the media and true hip-hop enthusiasts are also treated to a mix tape titled "Sumthin To Snack On," by logging on to  http://www.myspace.com/miclegacydafuture.

Watch Out for So Ghetto, the video, featuring Rapper Pooh, MIC Legacy and the VA Hoods. Watch for it on http://www.myspace.com/miclegacydafuture, http://www.myspace.com/ubcunitedblackcolonies, youtube and international and national video shows in the near future.

To schedule interviews, contact Rebel Muzik Media publicist Kimberly Ross/KHR Creative at kross@khrcreative.com

Contact: Kimberly Ross/KHR Creative
240-899-0549/ kross@khrcreative.com

[MEDIA ALERT] Album Release Party & In-Stores for the Hottest New Production Team in the Game: K-Salaam & Beatnick Present: "Whose World Is This?"

PHOTO & INTERVIEW OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE

WHO:    VP Records super producer team K-SALAAM & BEATNICK with special guests DEAD PREZ, PHAROAHE MONCH, Hot 97's MASSIVE B, HBO Def Poet BLACK ICE, DJ MICK BOOGIE, and newcomers UMI and MICKEY FACTZ

WHAT:    Album Release Party & In Store Performances celebrating the release of K-Salaam & Beatnick's innovative and groundbreaking CD/DVD project "WHOSE WORLD IS THIS?"

WHEN:     ALBUM RELEASE PARTY: (MEDIA RSVP REQUIRED)
CRASH MANSION 199 Bowery Blvd NY, NY
THURSDAY JULY 31, 2008
    PERFORMANCES BY: K-Salaam, dead prez, Pharoahe Monch, HBO Def Poet Black Ice, Hot 97's Massiv Be, Mick Boogie, and Umi. K-Salaam and Beatnick will be creating a beat live on stage at this event only.
MEDIA INTERVIEWS: 9-10pm    PERFORMANCES: 10pm

IN-STORES:
VIRGIN MEGASTORE UNION SQUARE 52 E. 14TH ST. NY, NY
    WEDSNESDAY JULY 30, 2008  6pm
PERFORMANCES BY:  K-Salaam, Pharoahe Monch, Black Ice, Umi, & Mickey Factz

FAT BEATS  406 6th Ave. 2nd Flr NY, NY
THURSDAY JULY 31, 2008  7pm
PERFORMANCES BY: dead prez, Pharoahe Monch, Black Ice, & Umi

WHY:      "Whose World Is This?" is a concept/compilation album from the minds of super producers K-Salaam & Beatnick. The duo rounded up some of the biggest Hip-Hop and Reggae artists on the planet to create an album that would break ground musically. With an accompanying DVD which delves deeper into the concept of the album, "Whose World Is This?", the project deals with issues that as of recent have been absent in mainstream music.
This is a project that will undoubtedly change the way people perceive music and art in general. "Whose World Is This?" was released in stores and online on Tuesday July 29, 2008.  Featured artists include Young Buck, Kardinal Offishall, Buju Banton, Trey Songz, Sizzla, Talib Kweli, dead prez, and Luciano.

CONTACT:    ALL MEDIA WISHING TO ATTEND THE ALBUM RELEASE PARTY MUST RSVP BY 4pm on July 31st to rsvp@vprecords.com

FOR PRESS COPIES & INTERVIEWS PLEASE CONTACT:
Autumn Marie                 Tiffany Mea
The AM Group                VP Records
646.319.2584                 718.425.1151
autumnmarie@theamgroup.us        tiffanym@vprecords.com

The Awakening Delivers New Sight and Sound

"The Awakening" by Soulful Singer/Femcee Stacy Epps Set for August 5th on New Direction In Sound/JapaNubia Musik

Miami, Florida US - July 29, 2008 - After months of preparation, Stacy Epps' worldwide debut album, The Awakening, is scheduled to arrive on August 5th. Set to release on New Direction In Sound/JapaNubia Musik, this album will further catapult Stacy Epps onto the international scene as one of the strongest female vocalists and emcees think Sade meets MC Lyte. The album is an entirely independent effort. She combines featured production from Apex, Amdex, S1, Everett James, and Slugabed, with guest appearances from Muhsinah, Finale, and Bilal Salaam, proving to be an intense, emotionally-filled, boom-bap heavy assortment with substantial messages. "Its all about legacy" says Epps. "My goal is to promote unity, healing, and change through music."

"With its Dilla and Madlib-style beats, and Epps' spiritualist, Alice Coltrane-type musings, the songs contrast modern R&B's slick, radio-driven agenda." - Tomas Palermo, XLR8R.

The online and print worlds have congratulated her efforts. Her recent singles, "Floatin" and "Addicted," have appeared on Mp3.com's front page, ConcreteLoop.com's Featured Artist section, Performer Magazine's cover, XLR8R, SoulBounce.com, Creative Loafing, Beat Life, Music On Play, and Hip-HopKings.com, along with an upcoming feature on Vapors Magazine.

"'Floatin,' the celestial single off of her official solo project makes a solid case for her free-thinking vibe." - Creative Loafing (Atlanta)

Stacy Epps will promote rigorously on the road, beginning with multiple album release parties, including in her hometown Atlanta, then all the way west to Los Angeles and San Francisco. Her one-month Europe tour, where she joins Roxanne Shante and Bahamadia, kicks off on August 20th. And she still finds time to build with other artists, such as long-time friend Madlib, who has selected Stacy Epps to appear on his upcoming Beat Generation (BBE) album.

About Stacy Epps:

Stacy Epps is a true rare groove vocalist and emcee that delivers heavy messages that flow like a summer breeze over hard- hitting beats. The musical career of this Atlanta-based progressive-soulstress has reached a global audience, with guest-features on multiple artists from the west-coast-based label Stones Throw, J Rawls, and Scienz of Life, as well as overseas with Jazz Liberators, along with numerous European shows and tours. Her accomplishments have led her to the release of a recent project, "Ruff Drafts," followed now by her upcoming solo album, "The Awakening." She continues sharing her gift of avant-garde music to fans across the globe. Her plans include travels to Europe for album promotion and community work.

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CELEBRATED MUSIC MOGULS AND FASHION STARS JOIN FORCES ON THE KENNEDY CENTER STAGE FOR 'AFRICA RISING' EVENT IN WASHINGTON D.C.

WASHINGTON, DC (30 July 2008) – The fashion and music worlds will unite in celebration in the Nation's Capital this Friday, August 1, combining performances by global icons Jay-Z and John Legend with an impressive lineup of international super models Tyson Beckford, Alex Wek, Liya Kebede and Oluchi showcasing the fashions of leading designers.  Presented by THISDAY, Africa's leading media source, the star-studded Africa Rising event will roar to life in Concert Hall of the historic John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in downtown Washington, D.C.

Other top musical artists performing include Youssou N'Dour, 2Face, and D'Banj, who will accompany the models as they grace the catwalk while showcasing the works of world-class designers Momo, Deola Sagoe and Chris Aire.

The third stop on a four-city, three-nation tour, Africa Rising is designed to raise awareness for African issues by finding "sustainable solutions" through invest-ment, rather than by simply identifying the "problems" facing the continent.

Created by ThisDay Editor-In-Chief Nduka Obaigbena, the tour officially launched earlier this month with two phenomenal shows in Nigeria.  After Friday's Kennedy Center event, the tour concludes with a final performance, Tuesday, October 14 at London's Royal Albert Hall.

D'Banj, also known as the Koko Master, is a singer, songwriter and harmonica master who documents the struggle of a young African trying to achieve his dreams through his music.  Nigerian singer and songwriter, 2Face has sold more than two million copies of his 2004 album and has won numerous awards including winner of MTV's African Artist of the Year in 2005 and Nigerian Music Awards's Album of the Year and R&B Song of the Year.  Youssou N'Dour, a Senegalese singer, songwriter, and bandleader is a leading proponent in World Music by combining Mbalax, Cuban rhythms, and contemporary instrumentation.  In the 1970s he helped pioneer Mbalax, a traditional Senegalese music with traditional drums, harps and xylophones.

With models and fashion highlighting each performance, the opening acts will pave the way for John Legend and Jay-Z, who will close out the evening with full sets.

Through the Africa Rising music and concert series, Obaigbena seeks to not only reflect the culture and positive attributes of Africa's social, political and economic progress, but also to reach out to the continent's diverse population as well as the Diaspora and International communities. 

For tickets and information, visit http://www.kennedy-center.org.

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About THISDAY
Leader's & Company Limited began trading in January 1995.  Its flagship newspaper, THISDAY, was first published on January 22, 1995.  Despite entering a crowded newspaper market, which was then home to more than 25 serious national dailies, 10 national news magazines and several periodicals, THISDAY quickly established itself as Nigeria's premier newspaper of record.  In its first year of publication, it won the prestigious Newspaper of the Year award, which it retained for three consecutive years.  Its editors and writers have also won several national and international awards for news coverage, presentation and robust commentary. Ever since its inception in 1995, THISDAY had fiercely guarded the values of free enterprise, anchored on social justice and democracy.

Today, THISDAY has some 700 staff members in 38 offices across Nigeria.  It also maintains a bureau in Washington DC, from which it provides news on Africa to a variety of global news organizations and agencies across all platforms- from online to broadcast.  In Nigeria, THISDAY has a readership of 5 million people. To learn more about THISDAY, please go to www.thisdayonline.com.

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'Let the Kids Grow Day,' a Back to School Program Created by Master P, Romeo, Jim Finkl, Gee Gee the Giraffe, and Heal the Hood Organization

Provides Free School Supplies and Resources to Inner-City Kids

MEMPHIS, TN--(Marketwire - July 30, 2008) - Master P and Romeo are known for their ongoing commitment to giving back to communities through their education and sports programs: P.Miller Youth Centers and Basketball Camps, as well as Gee Gee the Giraffe cartoon, toys, and books. In collaboration with Jim Finkl and Heal the Hood Organization, Master P and Romeo have created the First Annual 'Let the Kids Grow Day,' which will kick off at Mud Island River Park in downtown Memphis, Tennessee on August 1, 2008. Similar events are planned for Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Georgia, and California.

This positive, fun-filled, and free event, sponsored by P.Miller Clothing, Jim Finkl Enterprises, and Wal-Mart, will provide free school supplies for less fortunate kids. Master P and Romeo are once again happy to work with Wal-Mart since with the slumping economy and gas prices on the rise, they have worked hard to take the cost out of high fashion by bringing their affordable P.Miller clothing line to Wal-Mart.

This event will also serve as a platform to educate kids in saying 'no' to drugs, staying out of gangs, as well as teaching the importance of respect, education, reading, and music. There will be teachers, counselors, nurses, and doctors in attendance, teaching kids about health, nutrition, childhood obesity as well as the ever-growing importance of saving our planet through recycling and conserving energy.

One of the event's main goals is to prepare minority inner-city kids today for high school and college and start them on a path to better careers for tomorrow. This is something that Master P can relate to, stating "I'm grateful to change my life because it's important to catch up now than having to catch up later."

As an incentive to broaden and further their education, the organization encourages children ages 6-16 to submit an essay addressing the issue: "Why Education Is Important." Ten essay winners will be chosen to each receive a $500 shopping spree.

The event will also have live music entertainment as well as motivational speakers by positive role models in the community such as City Mayor Willie Herenton, County Mayor A.C. Wharton, and newly elected School Board Superintendent, Dr. Kriner Cash.

Accompanying Master P & Romeo will be Gee Gee the Magical Giraffe. Romeo created the character Gee Gee the Giraffe in order to connect with the youth, make learning fun, as well as provide a positive role model that they can relate to. Gee Gee the Giraffe is reminiscent of other children's characters such as Barney and Dora the Explorer.

"If you reach kids with a positive message and instill the importance of education when they're young, they'll have that mentality for the rest of their life," said Romeo. "Gee Gee is going to be a true role model and teach kids through music, books, song, dance, live action, and animation." For more information, visit geegeegiraffe.com

"We will be able to take care of 5,000 kids on our own for this event," continued Master P. "Hopefully with the help of corporate sponsors, we'll be able to do even more next year. This is only the beginning."

Volunteers and donors can make a difference by joining the Let the Kids Grow Foundation. With the support of our community we can truly make a difference in developing more positive young minds and starting them on a track for a better future.

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