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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Samuel Donado
Marketing Assistant
Public Wizard, Inc.
www.publicwizardinc.com
305-766-7726

(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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"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

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.

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

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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 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

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 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. 

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 

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