Queens Rapper puts money where his mouth is and plays positive, high-quality rap music on new FM radio program, AOmega Radio.
(NYC, New York, October 30th, 2008)—In Early 2008, a mini-documentary entitled "Rap Terrorist Goes To School" featured Queens rapper, Lavoisier, in a classroom exposing the lies and hypocrisy in the lyrics and lifestyles of popular rappers to junior high-school students. The controversial video, which unabashedly quoted and called out artists such as T.I., Nas, and 50 Cent, sky-rocketed to internet notoriety on YouTube and MySpace and quickly became a hot topic of debate among the listening public as well as industry insiders. Lavoisier, a former drug dealer and gang member from the streets of Coney Island, turned Gospel Rapper, candidly addressed the dangers of negative rap to his young audience, while calling for accountability among those who create the music. As the credits began to roll, Lavoisier forebodingly warned students that an "alternative is coming," and emphasized that it would not be subpar, recommending that they make the positive choice when it’s made available. And finally, as promised, the positive alternative to the debacle that has become rap music is officially here.
On November 2nd, 2008, on 89.1 WFDU FM at 9pm(EST), Lavoisier will hit the airwaves of the NY Metropolitan area with his own mix show, titled AOmega Radio. Hosted by Lavoisier and co-hosted by female gospel rapper, Saint Joogs, AOmega Radio provides a fresh and innovative alternative to the overly sexual, materialistic, and violent themes that dominate the airwaves in urban radio programming. The alternative is called "Gospel Hip Hop," but Lavoisier doesn’t want the word "gospel" to mislead anyone about what to expect in the content and quality of the music.
"Sex, drugs and violence in music isn’t the problem," he says. "These issues are realities that should stay at the forefront of our minds. But the perspective with which we deal with them makes all the difference."
Uncontrolled by the locked playlists and payola that lead to stale and unoriginal content, AOmega Radio is committed only to playing the best and most innovative artists out. Addressing their listeners as "Hip Hop America," Lavoisier and Saint Joogs provide a believer’s take on events, news, and culture while serving their audience with what they refer to as "strictly the freshest baked bread" in gospel hip-hop. No topic is off limits, and the duo always manages to keep it real without keeping it raunchy, making for an entertaining hip-hop experience for listeners of all ages. Along with broadcasting on 89.1 FM in the NY Metro area, AOmega Radio will also be streamed live on the web every Sunday night starting from 9pm(EST) at www.wfdu.fm
Lavoisier is signed to independent record label, AOmega Global Military, and has been featured in programming aired on BET and TBN, while his music has been featured on albums, soundtracks and national compilations distributed by Sony/BMG in upwards of 180,000 copies. "Rap Terrorist Goes To School," has received over 200,000 views on YouTube and has been featured in publications such as The Queens Chronicle, The New York Trend, The Queens Press, The Hofstra Chronicle, Illspot.net, RealTalkNY.com, and others. For more information on Lavoisier and AOmega Radio, please contact Sonia Cornerstone at 347.328.3085 or email Sonia at Soniacecily@aomegamusic.com
Contact: Sonia Cornerstone
Tel: 347-328-3085
Email: Soniacecily@aomegamusic.com
Website: www.aomegamusic.com
