Tizzle and Streetz debut performance allows residents and Northwestern students the opportunity to hear digital What Ya On EP tracks and selections from the mixtape Crossroads 2 Fame
(CHICAGO) November 17th, 2008 – Tizzle and Streetz invade new fan and listener territory as they perform at Bliss Blues Bar in Evanston, Illinois on Sunday November 23rd, 2008.
This special performance marks a debut that will create energy and continuing the momentum while capturing new fans to the Tizzle and Streetz ever-growing fan base.
Fresh off the heels of their video shoot for the infectious lead single "Leanin 2 Da Side," which was partially shot at Bills Blues, Tizzle and Streetz will perform the lead single along with other tracks from the What Ya On digital EP which was released this past summer. Also they will perform multiple hits from their gritty collection of street tales – Crossroads 2 Fame mixtape. This 18 and over performance will start with a 30-minute set at 10pm.
"This a great show for Tizzle and Streetz illustrating their unique skills and incredible stage presence to the diverse Evanston residential and the Northwestern student community ," states BMI-award winning producer and label president, R.K. Jackson.
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It is no question after the release of their debut digital EP What Ya On that they are creating a powerful voice as hip-hop ambassadors. Their musical plight continues with performances, a new interactive social website www.tizzleandstreetz.com and an upcoming full-length album dropping in 2009.
This lyrical explosion is setting the stage for their crossroads to fame while preparing the urban takeover. This Chicago/Gary Indiana duo are on a journey to make you dance while keeping the streets talking about the newest lyrical explosion.
The 4 song EP is available on I-Tunes, Yahoo Music, Rhapsody, MSN, E-Connect, Liquid Audio, Napster, E-music and Amazon.com and all digital outlets domestically and internationally. Ringtones are accessible on AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon and most wireless carriers. The tracks on their Heat City/Warner Music Group debut EP include: "What U On, " "In Da Trunk, "So Fine" and the radio smash, "Leanin 2 Da Side."
For press inquiries or further information please contact:
David Nobel
Heat City Records/Adrenaline/Warner Music Group
Product Manager – Publicity and Promotions
312.420.2274 (m)
publicity@heatcityrecords.com
nobel.david@gmail.com
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About Heat City Entertainment:
In 1995, Heat City Entertainment was formed by Chicago native and platinum producer, R.K. Jackson. He initially found success producing and co-writing CeCe Peniston’s BMI-Award winning 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. In 2007, Adrenaline/Warner Music agreed to distribute Heat City new releases for physical and digital distribution worldwide.
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. The lead single has received airplay on Power 92 (WPWX) www.power92chicago.com and they are steadily impacting other radio markets and penetrating mixshows. On September 11th, 2008, the website was relaunched www.tizzleandstreetz.com as a social network community for the group to interact with their growing and loyal fan base. Recently, Tizzle and Streetz were one of the featured acts to perform for the ‘Da Bail Out’ hip-hop rescue performance at Social Lite Lounge 2628 W. Division in Chicago’s historic and burgeoning Humboldt Park neighborhood.
This dynamic duo is also in the process of recording more songs to complete
their forthcoming full-length CD to be released later in 2009. For more
information on Tizzle and Streetz visit www.myspace.com/tizzleandstreetz or www.tizzleandstreetz.com.
About Bills Blues Bar:
Since 2003, Bills Blues has been the outlet for musicians of all genres including, blues, rock, folk and hip-hop to showcase their talent to the Evanston residents and Northwestern student arts community. Bills Blues’ common goal is to have enthusiasts to enjoy quality music.
True artist respect and embrace the ambience of this live music venue. Special musical guests—such as Grammy-award winning vocalist Bonnie Raitt’s bassist, Freebo, or members of Bob Seger’s Silver Bullet Band—routinely inspired generation-spanning pairings building a vibrant and eclectic musical experience in an intimate setting. www.billsbluesbar.com
