New Year’s Nation Announces Opening Performance by DJ GIRL 6 at 2009 Los Angeles New Year’s Eve Celebration at The Wiltern

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 29 /PRNewswire/ — On December 31st, 2008, GIRL 6 will open for Travis Barker and DJ AM, known as TRVSDJAM, in their first show together since September at New Year’s Nation’s (NYN) New Year’s Eve party at The Wiltern. GIRL 6 will drop her customized mixture of pop, rock, urban and electronica music and videos – interspersed with custom graphics – onto oversized projection screens and monitors. Portions of her performance will be simulcast, live, to nine other New Year’s Nation celebrations in Atlanta, Dallas, Denver, Las Vegas, Minneapolis, New York City, Seattle, Philadelphia and Portland.

"I’m really stoked to be opening for BARKER and AM, and I’ve been preparing special edits for my set and am looking forward to a great night! People having house parties can also be a part of the celebration by accessing NYN’s live webcast at www.newyearsnation.com," said Girl 6.

A voluptuous knockout with a turntablist’s rapid-fire skills, DJ GIRL 6 is the only battle-winning female video-DJ in the U.S. As one of the few female DJs in the industry, GIRL 6 is booked to perform every weekend. Her quick-cutting and turntablist skills along with her undeniable sex appeal have made GIRL 6 one of the most sought-after DJs in the country.

About New Year’s Nation

New Year’s Nation (NYN) is a high-end events and promotions company that leverages technology to create simultaneous social experiences for young professionals in major markets around the country.

NYN was formed in 2006 when entrepreneur and events promoter Jann Yogman conceived the idea of creating the first nationwide New Year’s party that would use technology to connect young professionals and enable them to interact and share in the same social experience.

Based on the success of this first event, NYN has expanded the party every year. New Year’s Eve 2009 will include more than 15,000 guests in 10 cities and four time zones across the country, with thousands more participating online.

NYN currently focuses on creating a national New Year’s Eve Party, but in the future will expand to other events and online tools for people who value these experiences, allowing them to interact in a variety of ways. While the possibilities for these experiences are endless, everything that New Year’s Nation is involved with will reflect the "NYN Experience" in quality and customer experience. For more information on NYN, please visit www.newyearsnation.com.

Source: New Year’s Nation

CONTACT: Dan Bingham, Dan@dukaspr.com, Todd Barrish, Todd@dukaspr.com,
both of Dukas Public Relations, 1-212-704-7385

Web Site: http://www.newyearsnation.com/

MAKE MILLIONS MUSIC ARTIST BIG CHIEF DEBUT’S AT #5 ON BILLBOARD CHARTS WITH HIT SINGLE “MY SWAGG” F. JIM JONES

MAKE MILLIONS MUSIC / TAKE IT OFF ENTERTAINMENT ARTIST BIG CHIEF DEBUTS AT #5 ON BILLBOARD MAGAZINE’S BUBBLING UNDER R&B/HIP-HOP SINGLES CHART.

New York, NY/Dallas,TX, 12/26/08 (Hip Hop PR Wire) — The Dirty South has been at the forefront of Hip-Hop music for the last decade. Miami, Atlanta and Houston have been thoroughly represented and have become commercially recognized powerhouses in Rap. The gritty sound that was once the soundtrack of Southern living has vanished and given way to dance oriented pop hits that no longer cater to the streets and have left a void in the industry. Rap music is in need of a fresh, new sound to fill that void, and that sound is coming out of Dallas, Texas and his name is Big Chief.

Big Chief was born and raised in the rough West Dallas, Texas Rupert Circle housing projects. He was surrounded by drugs, gang violence and poverty, but at the young age of eight Chief decided to channel his energy and turn his environment into the subject of his songs. Big Chief’s first performance took place in elementary school and after being well received by his peers his hunger to perfect his craft intensified. At fifteen, Chief pressed his first record entitled "Exotic Games" which allowed him to collaborate with other local MC’s and later become a member of the Stoney Crooks Clique. Big Chief was beginning to experience limited success but he quickly encountered serious adversity when he approached rap as a career. Ignoring the substance of his lyrics, his story telling ability and his catchy hooks many critics disliked Chief’s distinct voice and relaxed cadence and due to the fact that Houston was already a staple of Southern music several industry executives overlooked Big Chief simply because he was from Dallas.

After years of meeting roadblocks and obstacles, Big Chief decided not to be denied and to take matters into his own hands. He began to record and press album after album creating a catalogue of street classics themed the Eat Greedy Volumes. Through Chief’s persistence, consistency and talent he built his own buzz along with a significant reputation within the music community across the Dallas Fort Worth, Texas (DFW) area. The byproduct of Big Chief refusing to have his destiny denied was the engineering of a movement that has not only become the theme of his career but also the theme of his life… the Eat Greedy movement.

Today, Big Chief’s buzz and grind precede him. His reputation for the creation of instant street classics such as "When U Gone Let Me?", "Used To It", and "My Swagg" has created strong street anticipation for his next album in the series of Eat Greedy Volumes. This anticipation now spans far outside of the DFW area into the under belly of cities like Houston, Austin, San Antonio, Miami, Atlanta, Memphis, Oklahoma City, Tulsa, Indianapolis, Cleveland, St. Louis, Shreveport, Philadelphia and New York to name a few. To further introduce the Eat Greedy movement into a world market in 2008 Big Chief signed with like-minded New York based Make Millions Music.

Chief’s persistence has not gone unnoticed by those in the national music community. He has been co-signed by most who become familiar with his music and his grind converting them all into Eat Greedy Boy’s and Girl’s along the way from artists, DJ’s, producers and program directors like Jim Jones, Lil Boosie, DJ Michael "5000" Watts, DJ Smallz, DJ Greg Street, DJ Drop, DJ Bay Bay, DJ Hollywood, TJ of TJ’s DJ’s, Tony Neal of The Core DJ’s, The J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League, and Skip Cheatum to industry magazines like The Fader (Issue #56), Ozone Magazine (Patiently Waiting), and Connect Magazine (Cover Story). Most importantly, though, Big Chief is endorsed by the streets that made him.

Big Chief’s music, grind and stride exemplify his Eat Greedy movement to the fullest and prove that in a climate of perpetrators, one hit wonders and actors that there are still those who represent the Southern streets.

Most recently, Big Chief’s single "My Swagg" f. Jim Jones debuted at #5 on Billboard Magazine’s Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Singles Chart. You can hear "My Swagg" and find out more information about Big Chief and Make Millions Music at www.myspace.com/bigchiefa and www.myspace.com/makemillionsmusic.

Press Contact:
makemillionsmusic@gmail.com

BET Counts Down the New Year with Exclusive Appearances from Brandy, Jim Jones, Jasmine Sullivan and New Network Darlings, Brutha

Top 100 Music Videos of 2008 Get "NOTARIZED" 11:00 A.M.-11:00 P.M.*,

NEW YORK, Dec. 24 /PRNewswire/ — On Wednesday, December 31 from 11:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m.*, BET’s much anticipated NOTARIZED list is finally unveiled. Beginning at 11:00 p.m.*, join hosts Terrence and Rocsi as 106 & PARTY follows the illustrious countdown and rings in 2009 with the party of the year featuring performances by Jasmine Sullivan, Brandy, Ray J, Plies, Brutha, Ace Hood, Juelz Santana and Jim Jones.

On Wednesday, December 31, BET celebrates New Year’s Eve with the following shows:

"NOTARIZED" / 11:00 A.M.-11:00 P.M.*

BET’s annual top 100 countdown special is set to bring in 2009 by giving viewers a look back at the best videos, highlights and events of 2008. In this exclusive 12-hour pre-party, your favorite artists and BET hosts reveal the best videos of the year and share their most memorable moments of ’08, as well as their goals and resolutions for 2009. Don’t miss the ultimate music year-end countdown to see who takes home NOTARIZED 2008′s coveted #1 spot.

"106 & PARTY" / 11:00 P.M.-1:00 A.M.*

It’s time to get the party started! Start your 2009 with the fabulous Terrence and Rocsi at the televised social event of the year. 106 & PARTY rings in the new year with the most fashionable and entertaining two hours of television with exclusive performances by Jasmine Sullivan, Jim Jones, Juelz Santana, Brandy, Ray J, Ace Hood, Plies, Jadakiss and Brutha. Forget the crowds and the freezing weather; join the party as BET shares the holiday spirit with the liveliest audience and viewers at home.

  *All times ET/PT

  About BET Networks

BET Networks, a division of Viacom Inc. (NYSE:VIA) (NYSE:VIA.B) , is the nation’s leading provider of quality entertainment, music, news and public affairs television programming for the African-American audience. The primary BET channel reaches more than 87 million households, according to Nielsen Media Research, and can be seen in the U.S., Canada and the Caribbean. BET is the dominant African-American consumer brand with a diverse group of businesses extensions: BET.com, a leading internet destination for Black entertainment, music, culture, and news; BET Digital Networks – BET J, BET Gospel and BET Hip Hop, attractive alternatives for cutting-edge entertainment tastes; BET Event Productions, a full-scale event management and production company; BET Home Entertainment, a collection of BET-branded offerings for the home environment including DVDs and video-on-demand; BET Mobile, which provides ringtones, games and video content for wireless devices; and BET International, an extension of BET network programming for global distribution.

Source: BET Networks

CONTACT: Marcy Polanco of BET Networks, +1-212-975-3327,
Marcy.Polanco@BET.net

LADY TE IS FEATURED ON R&B/SOUL SENSATION K’JON’S NEW SINGLE

Detroit, MI, 12/23/08 (Hip Hop PR Wire) — Lady Te recently recorded this hot new track with none other than R&B/Soul Sensation K’Jon. Please check it out and add it to your playlist or call and request "What’s Really Good" at your local radio station.

Download here:
http://www.mediafire.com/file/lw522oq0tyd/What%27s%20Really%20Good.mp3

Lady Te is an 18 year old MC who has graced the microphone for 9 years. She is currently a freshmen in college and continues to be a positive role model to her peers. Lady Te continues to write new songs regularly and is currently in the studio working on her second LP. In the meantime her maxi-single with 3 new tracks will be released for her fans before the end of the year.

Music is the universal language and Detroit native K’Jon speaks it well. A masterful, singer, songwriter and producer, K’Jon has broad appeal to audiences in all demographics. His music is soulful enough for R&B lovers, but smooth enough for adult contemporary. Sophisticated enough for the grown and sexy, but edgy enough for younger listeners. Sensitive enough to appeal to the ladies, but with a confident swagger that nabs the fellas. K’Jon writes and sings about relationships and everyday topics. From "making up to breaking up…, to hooking up", listeners are amazed at how his catchy hooks and phrases command their attention and demand a permanent place on their favorite play list.

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For interviews or to book Lady Te please call Dr. Reneè Matthews at (248)346-8663 or e-mail Dr. Reneè at publicist@matthewsent.com

Universal Indie Records and FrostWire Partner For FREE Hip Hop Album Download!

New York, NY, 12/23/08 (Hip Hop PR Wire) — Universal Indie Records has partnered with FrostWire to offer Cartel’s album ‘Tha Throwback’ for free through Frostwire’s peer to peer application. For a limited time, when the FrostWire application is launched, Hip Hop producer, Cartel’s album will be available for download with a single click. In addition, FrostWire is also running an interview with the upcoming producer at:

http://www.frostclick.com/wp/index.php/2008/12/22/cartels-album-tha-throwback-available-for-free-through-frostwire

"Everyone talks about how the internet is the great equalizer for indie labels trying to compete with the major labels but companies like FrostWire are helping to really make that a reality." states Cartel. "This is not only a good look for Universal Indie Records but for the indie community in general."

Following the successful debut of last year’s digital-only LP, "Prepare For Glory", underground hip hop producer Cartel, releases his follow-up album, "Tha Throwback", as a free download on Universal Indie Records. Tha Throwback is produced entirely by Cartel and features some of the most promising, upcoming MC’s in the game right now.

About FrostWire

In late 2005, concerned developers of LimeWire’s open source community announced the start of a new project fork "FrostWire" that would protect the developmental source code of the LimeWire client and any improvements to the Gnutella protocol design.

For more information;

http://www.universalindie.com
http://www.frostwire.com


Jenny Garcia
publicity@universalindie.com

PHOENIX ARIZ.’S BURNZ TEAMS UP WITH CROOKED I AND CALI UNTOUCHABLES OWN, SEPTEMBER 7TH FOR THE EXCLUSIVE RELEASE OF HIS STREET SINGLE, “CLAP BACK”

Phoenix, AZ, 12/23/08 (Hip Hop PR Wire) — While earlier this year he gained the respect of the entire Hip-Hop community with the release of his debut mixtape, Burnin’ Season Vol. 1. , Arizona’s flame spitting MC unites with West Coast legend Crooked I and Cali Untouchables own mix-master, September 7th for the exclusive release of his street single, "Clap Back."

While Arizona has introduced up-and-coming signed artists such as Juice (Black Wall Street), Hot Rod (G-Unit), and Willy North Pole (DTP), Burnz continues to gain national attention through his independent grind, and he’s set to show the world why the Zone (AZ) saved the best for last!

Known as one of the most influential up-and-coming DJs from the West Coast, and for exposing new talent such as: Taje, Juice, Prime and plenty of other gifted MCs, September 7th adds another notch to those artists he has surfaced. 

For more info on Burnz visit www.myspace.com/burnz602

Interviews, booking, or any media inquiries contact:

The Zone Entertainment

Omar Marquez
thezoneentertainment@gmail.com
(602) 503-5555

or

David Rivera
(602)488-2415
thezoneentertainment@gmail.com

DIDDY AND CÎROC VODKA RING IN THE “BLUE YEAR” WITH MILLION DOLLAR OFFER TO NEW YORK

"Official Vodka of New Year’s Eve" Wants to Take Over Times Square on December 31

New York, NY, 12/23/08 (Hip Hop PR Wire) — CÎROC Ultra Premium Vodka, the Official Vodka of New Year’s Eve, and Sean "Diddy" Combs have made an unprecedented offer to the City of New York : the brand and the hip-hop mogul plan to donate $1 million to a charity on behalf of the city in exchange for a New Year’s Eve ball takeover.

The brand has already secured an enormous presence in Times Square this holiday season with its impressive billboards, but in true Diddy fashion, the plan doesn’t stop there.  The vodka brand wants to change the historic crystal ball to reflect its iconic blue sphere.  The color of the sphere originates from a unique plant that grows in the Gaillac region of France , where CÎROC is still produced, and serves as a symbol of prosperity for the area even today.

"As the ‘Official Vodka of New Year’s Eve,’ it’s only fitting that we take over New York, the most iconic New Year’s city in the world," said Combs, who entered into a strategic marketing alliance with the ultra-premium spirit more than one year ago.  "I’m going to give every adult in America a taste of what it’s like to enjoy a sophisticated celebration with Diddy, and what better time than while ringing in the New Year."

Consumers should also stay tuned for a soon-to-be-announced campaign this holiday season that will focus on one of the most important aspects of sophisticated celebration—responsibility.

For more information, visit http://cirocvodka.com.

About Cîroc

CÎROC Vodka is made using French Mauzac Blanc and Ugni Blanc grapes, which are distilled five times, providing a crisp, clean taste and citrus nose. This ultra-premium vodka launched nationwide in September 2003.  In October 2007, DIAGEO – the world’s largest spirits, wine and beer company – made spirits history by entering into a strategic alliance with entertainment entrepreneur Sean "Diddy" Combs, in which Combs and Sean Combs Enterprises will take the lead on all brand management activities for CÎROC. CÎROC, 40% Alc./Vol. (80 proof), is imported by DIAGEO. Celebrate Life Responsibly.

Contacts
Diageo
Tammy Thompson
Tammy.Thompson@diageo.com 
203-229-4876

Taylor PR
Bryan Pierce
bpierce@taylorpr.com
212-714-5784

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Launches Dynamic New ‘I Am King’ Website

www.seanjohn-iamking.com

NEW YORK, Dec. 23 /PRNewswire/ — Sean John Fragrances, creator of Unforgivable, the top selling men’s and women’s scent has launched a brand new website for Sean "Diddy" Combs’ newest men’s fragrance, I Am King — www.seanjohn-iamking.com.

The sleek lines and strong imagery of the site itself is a direct representation of the power and sophistication of I Am King. Immediately upon entering, the user is immersed into the I Am King lifestyle, depicting fast-moving images of Combs jet-skiing through the waters of St. Tropez, racing from helicopter, to palatial yachts, and a grand casino with supermodels Bar Rafaeli and Ana Paula. The website captures the life of the modern day king — he is daring and mysterious, powerful, with a sexy swagger. In the first three days of its launch, the I Am King website has received over 33,200 views, with 72 video submissions, a testament to the success of the Sean John brand.

Only Sean "Diddy" Combs, could debut I Am King, a scent designed to inspire those who dream big and live large. I Am King empowers the modern man to take on the soul of a king and conquer his biggest dreams. Defined by unique masculine freshness, sparkling fruits and sensual woods, it creates a new signature scent for today’s man. I Am King empowers its wearers with confidence to live their dream and feel like a king.

The I Am King website welcomes users to the kingdom of Sean John, to Combs’ virtual playground, where the male power players of the world can live — and smell — like a king. In his latest addition to the I Am King website, Combs presents an interactive challenge to his fans. He poses the question: do you have what it takes to be a king? On the site, Diddy posts a link, asking fans to upload their videos onto YouTube, explaining why they, themselves, are modern day kings. Diddy will select the top three submissions, and those winners will be flown to New York City to be treated like royalty, experiencing ultimate luxury. The three individuals with the winning video submissions will receive business class airfare, deluxe hotel accommodations and local transportation. In addition, each will receive a $500 shopping spree at the Sean John flagship store, dinner and an evening out at a NYC nightclub. The three winners will also tour the offices of Bad Boy Entertainment and receive one limited edition I Am King Lucite box.

Visit www.seanjohn-iamking.com to experience the I Am King lifestyle and enter a world of strength, style and unrelenting passion for life. I Am King makes the ultimate statement for today’s ambitious go-getter: Here I am, in all my glory. Feel the power. Believe in the dream.

Source: Sean John Fragrances

CONTACT: Donna Rapisarda, Sean John Fragrances – Estee Lauder,
+1-212-572-4411, drapisar@seanjohnfragrances.com; or Stephanie Katzin,
skatzin@greatpress.com, or Melissa Gonzalez, mgonzalez@greatpress.com, both of
Paul Wilmot Communications, +1-212-206-7447

Web Site: http://www.seanjohnfragrances.com/
http://www.seanjohn-iamking.com/

New Orleans Producer Darius ‘Deezle’ Harrison Nominated for Three Grammy Awards

Producer Helps Make ‘Tha Carter III’ One of 2008′s Top Albums of The Year

NEW ORLEANS, Dec. 23 /PRNewswire/ — One of New Orleans’ best kept secrets, producer & vocal engineer Darius "Deezle" Harrison is smiling due to the three Grammy nominations for his work with Lil Wayne this past year. Deezle has been nominated for one (1) Grammy as a Songwriter for Best Rap Song of the Year "Lollipop" and for two (2) Grammys as a producer and mixer/engineer for Album of the Year "Tha Carter III."

Known for his innovative and distinct sound, Deezle earned a tag as the "go to producer" after producing seven tracks on Wayne’s latest album including fan favorites "Mrs. Officer" and the mega hit "Lollipop" which was the most downloaded ring tone for 2008 according to Nielsen Soundscan. The chemistry between the duo is noticeable to any fan; so much so that Lil Wayne name drops Deezle on the track "Let The Beat Build," which he co-produced with Kanye West.

"I’ve worked so hard to get to this point in my career. This is the key that will open many doors to what I see is the start to what God has planned for me," states Deezle. "Working on this album was a great experience and I’m honored to be nominated for my work on Tha Carter III."

In addition to his Grammy nominated work on Lil Wayne’s Tha Carter III, Deezle has produced songs for Cash Money, Yung Joc, Huey, Teena Marie and even jazz artist Donald Harrison. Deezle also worked on Lil Wayne’s first two Carter albums which released to rave reviews. He has engineered tracks like Destiny’s Child "Soldier," featuring Lil Wayne, "Crying Out for Me," by Mario, the "Just Fine" remix by Mary J. Blige and Lloyd’s "Girls around the World," also featuring Lil Wayne.

A classically trained dancer as well as an accomplished vocalist and musician who plays the guitar, drums, bass and saxophone, Deezle is currently growing his DRUM MAJOR Music label and brand. He says the DRUM MAJOR Music movement will be strong, with a sound easily recognizable, but difficult to copy.

Source: Darius "Deezle" Harrison

CONTACT: Tasha Stoute, +1-212-366-5844, Tasha@thechambergroup.com, or
Sarah Cunningham, +1-212-366-5846, Sarah@thechambergroup.com, both of The
Chamber Group

Willie D Of The Geto Boys Spawns Controversial New Rap Group

"Backpack Fulla Guns" Takes On School Shootings And Bullying In Schools

12/22/08, (Hip Hop PR Wire) — Willie D, most known for his role in the platinum-selling Houston based rap group The Geto Boys, who spawned classic mega hits including "Mind Playing Tricks On Me," is no stranger to controversy.  With his often hard-edged music that often conveys positive social messages, he is now introducing rap fans to the group Huntzville, the newest signing on his Relentless Music label. Just like the Geto Boys, Huntzville is a trio, and has message-laden music laced within their harsh reality raps.  However, unlike the trigger happy Geto Boys, Huntzville is comprised of three white rappers, D-Boi (aka Dustin Young), Lil’ Fly (aka Stephen Fox) and his brother C-Lean (aka Ryan Fox). Collectively, Huntzville has a "Backpack Fulla Guns," and they are fully ready to unload it as their first single, in preparation for their upcoming debut album Disrupting The Ordinary, slated for release in early 2009. 

The outspoken group hails from Huntsville, Texas, home of the notorious prison that inspired a song of the same title by country singer Merle Haggard. These prison city playas live just an hour outside of Houston. After receiving one of their demos from a music business seminar and being impressed with what he heard, Will immediately decided he wanted to sign and mentor the group. Huntzville opened up the reunion show for the Geto Boys this past July.

Instead of reflecting on the "Mind Of A Lunatic," Huntsville’s debut single, "Backpack Fulla Guns," takes the listener inside the mind of a student that is going to commit a high school shooting. Pearl Jam had addressed this phenomenon brilliantly, coming from the state of an observer in the band’s prolific hit "Jeremy." Conversely, the rappers in Huntzville are addressing the message from the point of view of the shooter.

Huntzville feels that if a kid is at the point where he wants to shoot someone in his school, and if he listens to this song, and he sees that somebody understands, maybe he will change his mind about shooting someone. C-Lean notes, "This is a topic that no one else is musically approaching in hiphop, and we wanted to make a strong point of it." He adds, "Everybody can relate to being bullied or bullying. We wanted to get a dialogue going on this. It is so commonplace today, that on CNN the other day, they only ran a little tickertape on the bottom of the screen, saying there was another school shooting in Jersey. These are not even featured stories any more. No one seems to care."

"The trend is that lot of rappers are not doing anything that is going to be relevant in five years. There is so much trendy stuff and dance stuff," observes C-Lean. "We wanted to do something of substance that you could listen to in twenty years from now that would still be applicable. Unfortunately, kids are still going to be bullied in school 20 years from now, so people will relate to this topic in many ways, from many points of view."

D-Boi acknowledges the controversy surrounding some of the group’s songs that will be released. He explains, "The single has a lot of meaning behind it. It’s not just a bunch of killing people. It’s not just mindless violence. We wanted to put a mirror up through this song, to show society that they’re not doing enough about this. These shootings are going on all over America, and they are a worldwide problem. Our job with the song is to remind people we need to take care of it, or it is going to keep happening."

All one has to do is go to google news and type in "bullying" and "school," and literally thousands of hits come up.

Lil Fly notes, "We’re not excusing it, glorifying it, or saying this uncontrollable reaction is what you should do. We’re trying to say this exists, and there are people who honestly feel like this, and who feel they have a reason and right to do this. We’re just bringing you inside what drives a person to be like this."

Lil’ Fly says that it is particularly outrageous that some bullies grow up to be police officers that find people to bully. "What just happened in Houston to Donald Driver’s father is deplorable," he notes. "Donald is in the Green Bay Packers, and is very involved in his community, and doing a lot of positive stuff. The police recently arrested his father, Marvin, at his home, and they reportedly took him to a gas station, where they beat him unconscious. He was unresponsive at the jail, so he was taken to the hospital, where he was listed as being in critical condition. He is getting better now. But this is what happens when bullies remain unchecked," asserts Lil’ Fly.

Geto Boy Willie D, CEO of the group’s label has the group’s back, and is ready to defend the group in light of any ensuing controversy. In fact, Will feels so strongly, that he has penned a statement that can be found on the group’s website, which in part, states, "Not so long ago, the repercussions of bullying meant you got sent to the principal’s office or home. Today, bullies are being sent to the cemetery, often accompanied by other students and teachers. Where are the parents? I’ll tell you where they are. Many of them are standing at the door, waiting for their child to walk through the door, so they can smack them across the head, just because they feel like it. Many of these parents stand in complete denial, causing their son or daughter to become bullies, themselves. Most children learn abusive behavior from the violence and abuse they experience at home. In an effort to seek what they errantly perceive as a feeling of power, or being "superior," such children bully, tease, put down, harass, or otherwise torment one or more victims."

Will points out the trial currently being held against Lori Drew, a 49 year-old Missouri woman that used a fake MySpace persona to bully a thirteen year old girl into committing suicide, the first criminal trial ever held involving cyber-bullying. Will, who was born as Willie Dennis, also stated on the Huntzville’s website, "Many of the parents are bullies, themselves, so they see nothing wrong with it. Some maladjusted parents even co-opt with their child to abuse, torment or put down other children. Many parents vicariously pass on this behavior."

The group urges those who are dealing with issues of bullying to come to their website, and read Will’s complete statement, check out Huntzville’s videos and music, and post their own experiences with bullying.

http://www.huntzville.com

Contact: Def Press Public Relations
18907 Vincennes St.
Northridge, CA 91324
818-349-2282
Route66@socal.rr.com