At Union Park on August 30th, 2008 hosted by 27th Ward Alderman Walter Burnett
(CHICAGO) August 18, 2008 – Tizzle and Streetz representing Chicago and NW Indiana great musical soundscape prepares to perform their blazing hit 'Leanin' 2 Da Side' at the 14th annual Stay in School Picnic at Union Park August 30th, 2008. 27th Ward Alderman Walter Burnett hosts this annual picnic inspiring, empowering and encouraging children to have a productive and successful school year. School supplies, food, games, transportation and live entertainment will provided by some of Chicago's hottest artists from the genres of hip-hop (Big Bane/Dutch Dinero), R&B (Ben One/Kinky Knotti), Juke (Popeye) Dance/House (Ron Carroll) and a special performance by alternative hip-hop Chicago 'icons' Qualo.
Power 92 radio personality/raptress Teefa and spoken word poet and legend Malik Yusef will serve as hosts during this all-day event.
The 14th Annual Stay in School Picnic is sponsored by Chicago Neighbors United, Alderman Walter Burnett, Jr., Committeewoman Darlena Williams-Burnett, Committeeman Jesse White, and State Representative Ken Dukin.
Tizzle and Streetz continue their plight as emerging artists whose voice is from the next generation who know that with hard work, faith and tenacity you can accomplish your dreams. This translates to students who focus on their education and take higher education to another level for their future.
The 4 song EP is now available on I-Tunes, Yahoo Music, Rhapsody, MSN, E-Connect, Liquid Audio, Napster, E-music and Amazon.com and wherever digital downloads are sold. The tracks on their Heat City/Warner Music Group debut EP include "What U On, " "In Da Trunk, "So Fine" and the infectious anthem "Leanin' 2 Da Side." Ringtones are also available on all wireless carriers including AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, Verizon and ALLTEL. This duo is in the process of recording more songs to complete their forthcoming full-length CD to be released later this year or early 2009.
Currently "Leanin' 2 Da Side" is receiving airplay on Power 92 (WPWX) power92chicago.com which is #1 in the streets and making impact on various radio stations across the US while maintaining a solid buzz on mixtapes and mix shows.
As the summer season fades, Tizzle and Streetz prepare for their numerous performances at various venues, festivals and club dates in the region and beyond. Contests, tour dates and other opportunities are on the horizon with further details for fans and the industry. For more information on Tizzle and Streetz visit www.myspace.com/tizzleandstreetz
About 27th Ward Alderman Walter Burnett: Burnett grew up in the Cabrini Green public housing project, in Chicago. Burnett attended Harold Washington College and University of Illinois at Chicago, where he received his associate's degree. In 1998, he earned his bachelor's degree from Northeastern Illinois University while working as a fulltime alderman.
Burnett joined the Young Democrats of Cook County in 1989 and served as their Chairman for two terms; as Chairman, he tried to motivate and educate young people to become involved in the political process. Burnett also had an 11 year career working for the Cook County government, where he had a variety of jobs including working as special assistant to Jesse White who was then Cook County Recorder of Deeds. Burnett later worked on Jesse White's campaign for Illinois Secretary of State.
In his first year as alderman, Burnett organized the first Stay in School Picnic, which grew into an annual event which feeds 5,000 people and hands out school supplies to 2,000 school children.
Burnett is vice-Chairman of the Health Committee. He serves on six additional committees: Budget and Government Operations; Buildings; Committees, Rules, and Ethics; Education; Finance; and Transportation and the Public Way. For more information please visit www.aldermanburnett.com or www.cityofchicago.org and go to 27th ward events.
About Tizzle and Streetz: The duo has been performing together since they were teenagers. Tizzle (Toney Campbell) and Streetz (Lance Lucas) have traveled to Miami and worked with Grammy-award winning producer/rapper Wyclef Jean while performing at various showcases and festivals throughout the South, East Coast and Midwest as well as creating mixtapes building a buzz in the Dirty South . Recently, they performed twice to huge crowds at Chicago's Puerto Rican Festival (second largest to New York City celebration and largest in the Midwest) the Global Mixx stage and the Chevy Stage. Tizzle and Streetz plan on performing at consecutive back-to-school events in August and September in the Chicagoland area while spreading the word of committing to their education and stopping the random violence that has occurred in Chicago this past year.
About Heat City Entertainment: In 1995, Heat City Entertainment was formed by music industry veteran R.K. Jackson. He initially found success producing and co-writing CeCe Peniston's gold-certified album and single "Finally" on A&M Records. With a distribution deal with Vestry Records and Strictly Rhythm, Heat City released singles by artists Empty Pocketz and Weirdoz. Underground hip-hop artists Empty Pocketz and Krieg Nation out of Phoenix, Arizona have released projects over the past year. The latest sensation - Tizzle and Streetz representing Chicago and Gary, Indiana just dropped their digital EP What Ya On via I-Tunes and major digital outlets. Later ventures include a management company, magazine (PUB Magazine), website (thepubreport.com), and media company (Urban Media Services).
Heat City Entertainment – Blazing hot hits! Hip-hop/R&B/House
For more on Heat City Entertainment – www.myspace.com/heatcityent and www.heatcityrecords.com
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