Coldplay and Beastie Boys at OSHEAGA 2009!

March 31, 2009 By

MONTREAL, March 31 /PRNewswire/ — Gillett Entertainment Group presents the 4th edition of the Osheaga Music and Arts Festival that will take place in the park on August 1st and 2nd. Osheaga is proud to announce that the headliners for this year's edition are the multi-platinum selling band Coldplay on Saturday, August 1st and hip-hop pioneers Beastie Boys on Sunday, August 2nd.

Osheaga is one of only two North American festival appearances that Coldplay will make this year. 2008 Grammy Award winners Coldplay continue to take the world by storm while touring on the wings of their high-soaring album Viva La Vida or Death and All His Friends which included a visit to a sold out Bell Centre on July 20th. We are extremely happy to welcome them to the Osheaga grounds on August 1st!

The Beastie Boys will bring their one of a kind lyrical and musical wizardry to headline Osheaga's second day on the island Sunday, August 2nd. Montreal fans got their last dose of the Beasties' funk at the Metropolis and at the Bell Centre on back-to-back nights in September 2007. Don't miss these musical trailblazers rock Osheaga as they tear through over 25 years of hits!

Here are a few of the artists that will be on stage (other bands will be confirmed shortly):

                         COLDPLAY – BEASTIE BOYS

  JASON MRAZ – THE ROOTS – RUFUS WAINWRIGHT – GIRL TALK – THE DECEMBERISTS
      – CRYSTAL CASTLES – LYKKE LI – BEAST – ELBOW – ARCTIC MONKEYS – THE
      TING TINGS – WINTER GLOVES – THE HONEY BROTHERS – JOSH RITTER -
      PARLOVR – KITTY DAISY AND LEWIS – LE VOLUME ETAIT AU MAXIMUM -
                           MOTHERS FATHERS…

                 TICKETS ON SALE FRIDAY, APRIL 3 AT NOON!
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             Tickets available at the Bell Centre box office
            Charge by phone: (514) 790-2525 or 1-877-668-8269
             Order online at: www.osheaga.com or www.geg.ca

For the first time ever, Osheaga will be offering a limited number of VIP passes for Osheaga in the Parc August 1 & 2 at Parc Jean-Drapeau. The new VIP passes will include access to: VIP entrance (Priority access) – VIP grandstands – VIP food kiosks & vendors – Private washrooms

              VIP Weekend Pass: $295.00 (+ service charges)
             Saturday, August 1: $75.00 (+ service charges)
               Sunday, August 2: $65.00 (+ service charges)
                Weekend pass: $125.00 (+ service charges)

Source: GROUPE SPECTACLES GILLETT

CONTACT: Christine Montreuil, Gillett Entertainment Group, (514)
925-2110, cmontreuil@geg.ca

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Ironhorse Music Group LLC producer/recording artist DougSimpson’s first single “Big City” featuring Slim is available now

March 31, 2009 By

(Brooklyn, New York) March 31, 2009 – Ironhorse Music Group LLC producer/recording artist DougSimpson's first single "Big City" is available now.

The single featuring Slim is the first off of Doug's forthcoming EP entitled Sketches. "Big City" has been featured on MTV's Real World: Brooklyn as well as the title track for comedian Owen Smith's live stand-up comedy DVD entitled Anonymous.

Production has been provided by The Aqua League which has provided soundscapes for Slim's Hip-Hop group Euphon, Alternative Soul artist The Sistah as well as music production for MTV, MTV2, The Speed Network and Bravo for shows like MTV Cribs, Run's House, True Life, Made and Millionaire Matchmaker, to name a few.

Doug's EP Sketches is slated for release April 28th, 2009. "Big City" is available now for download.

Fans can DOWNLOAD A FREE COPY NOW: http://www.zshare.net/audio/578421027ff33012/

Fans can also follow DougSimpson via Twitter: http://twitter.com/vintage75music

For additional information, please contact:

IronHorse Music Group LLC

Tel: 718-602-1304

Email: info.IHMG@gmail.com

Official Website: www.ironhorsemg.com

Ironhorse Music Group LLC is an independent record company based in New York specializing in urban/alternative music. The company's catalog has been featured on numerous television shows produced and distributed by Viacom and its subsidiaries.

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Making the Band Alumni Beats the “Odds”

March 31, 2009 By

Babs Bunny makes her solo debut with the release of her video "Odds & Evens"

March 31, 2009, New York, NY — On Wednesday March 25th, Babs Bunny released the video for her first single "Odds & Evens" off her upcoming solo album. Produced Uneek Entertainment and guest starring DJ and Media Personality Ed Lover of Power 105.1FM in New York, "Odds & Evens" marks the triumphant debut of Babs as an independent artist in her post-Bad Boy career.

The "Odds & Evens" video was released exclusively on Worldstarhiphop.com, but can now be seen on thousands of websites as indicated by the 9,600+ Google search results. Currently it has over 130,000 views on Worldstarhiphop.com alone and has received rave reviews in the comments section on the site:

            "That's that summer smash! Babs is that chick, keep it coming Babs."

            "Babs Bunny lookin' good… The joint is fire!"

            "I'm feeling that Babs. Yes finally a female lyricist making things happen. Who says there's no place for women in hip hop?"

            "Babs is the truth hands down… The entire package…"

            "Babs is leading the way for females right now to step up…. They can be sexy but tasteful… U go Babs! She's bringing back the art of really spittin!"

The "Odds & Evens" video shows Babs in a progression from winning a rap battle as a young girl on the streets in Brooklyn, to following her dreams of being a rapper and picking up a mic for the first time, to present day where she a rap star going shopping and having stylists, etc. and at the same time still being able to hang out with some of her same friends on the same block in Brooklyn.

Babs Bunny's Manager Uneek of Uneek Entertainment described the style and feel of the video by saying, "We tried to capture the true essence of true Hip-Hop back in the day.  Back to the days of having dancers, having fun and having a real storyline to the video and not just an artist rapping in front of the camera."

"Odds & Evens" is the first single from Babs Bunny's debut solo CD "First Lady of the Streets", distributed by Idolize Music/Ingrooves Universal, to be released this summer. The CD features Cory Gunz, Murda Mook and DJ Doo Wop.

To see the explicit version of the "Odds & Evens" video go to http://www.worldstarhiphop.com/videos/video.php?v=wshhl0Zc2oXI81bDo879

If you have a blog, TV Show, website, etc. and require a clean edit, please contact ontheflypr@gmail.com for the download code.

Follow Babs on Twitter – http://twitter.com/brooklynbabs

www.myspace.com/firstladybabsbunny

For bookings or features contact:
Uneek Entertainment – uneekishot@gmail.com

For interviews or press contact:
Alyse Feldman, President, On the Fly Public Relations, Toronto ON, 416-806-2359; ontheflypr@gmail.com

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ITALIAN PRODUCER FABIO MUSTA SET TO RELEASE SOLO DEBUT “PASSPORT” ON BABYGRANDE RECORDS – MAY 12, 2009

March 31, 2009 By

March 31st, 2009 -Babygrande Records is pleased to announce the signing of Italian producer Fabio Musta, for his debut album "Passport," due out on May 12th, 2009. Fabio is a veteran of the hip-hop scene in Italy, and has spent years working with MCs from all over the globe. A truly international effort, "Passport" features guest appearances from Jeru The Damaja, Termanology, T3 of Slum Village, Guilty Simpson, Reks, Strong Arm Steady, Mainflow & many many more. "With this release, Babygrande will have released projects with artists and producers from France, Germany and Italy. This project is a natural extension of the international partnerships that Babygrande has been exploring over the last 5 years, and Fabio is a perfect candidate for such a partnership," says Chuck Wilson, Babygrande's CEO.

With his finger on the pulse of the local Italian scene, and never more than a
few "clicks" away from the U.S. indie hip-hop scene, Fabio Musta is perfectly
positioned to push the borders and boundaries of hip-hop, with "Passport."

Fabio Musta
"Passport"
In Stores May 12th, 2009
Babygrande Records

For interviews, questions or more information, please email: inquiries@babygrande.com

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SweetHeat Miami 2009: Ladies Weekend

March 31, 2009 By

Miami- April 1st,2009-The 2ND Annual SweetHeat Miami Ladies Weekend is bringing more heat this year with a slew of hot female celebrity hosts, guest performers and signature themed parties and events. This year's attendees will enjoy parties hosted by Unique from VH1's For the Love of Ray J, Anessa from MTV's Real Word, featured King Magazine's model Mia Milano and more. SweetHeat Miami takes place on May 7Th-10Th, 2009, and will be hosted at the Royal Palm Hotel, located at 1545 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, Florida. Hotel bookings can be made online at www.royalpalmmiamibeach.com. The public can visit the event website at: www.sweetheatmiami.net or email: info@sweetheatmiami.net for more information.

SweetHeat 2009 is organized by 2 Fly Entertainment; a Miami based company and long time supporter of the QLBT community. 2 Fly Entertainment was founded by Miami's Queen of the turntables; DJ Dimples. SweetHeat is a social networking event that celebrates women whom identify as Queer, Lesbian, Bisexual or Transgendered from various ethnicities, cultures and regional backgrounds.

SweetHeat 2008 is sponsored by: Ford Publicity, Tomboyz Quarterly, Yes! Graphixz, 6 Flavas, Studville Clothing, Lesbian Clicks, NUVO, CRUSH, MyUrbanPride.com, City-Girlz Worldwide, Get It Girl Productions, No Labelz Magazine, Fresh 2 Def, Don Empire Inc, Ladies Touch Entertainment, Groupbee, Think Pinky, Eve Interrupted, Studio 54 Promotions, Shakindra Bush Graphic Designer, Khaos, From Me 2U, Lovers & Friends TV

Available for Interviews: DJ Dimples

Media Contact:
Tiffany Ford
Ford Publicity
Email: tiffany@fordpublicity.com
Tel: 647.297.3148

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AgencyNet and Atlantic Records Launch Fanbase Mobile Application

March 31, 2009 By

Fort Lauderdale, FL (PRWEB) March 31, 2009 — The modern day music enthusiast is a demanding consumer. They provide open access to their lives and expect the same level of transparency and authenticity from their favorite artists. More and more, they demand a voice – an opportunity to engage in meaningful dialog with the artists themselves and with the community that surrounds them. Accordingly, Atlantic Records and AgencyNet have partnered to extend the Fanbase platform into the mobile space.

The app offers music enthusiasts a new way to connect with their favorite artists, including big names like Rob Thomas, Flo Rida, Sean Paul, Staind, Death Cab for Cutie, James Blunt, Buckcherry, Jet, Panic At The Disco, Paramore, Rush, Simple Plan, Missy Elliot, and more.

Fanbase Mobile frees fans from their computer screens and creates that dialog – allowing real-time access to artist news, photos, videos and Twitter feeds as well as giving fans a platform to respond. Users are able to communicate directly with the band by replying to Tweets, posting to the artist's "wall" – even leaving them a voicemail.

"Music is a powerful thing. No other art form comes close to the level of devotion displayed by its enthusiasts," said Brian Chiger, Digital Strategist at AgencyNet. "Since the explosion of the internet, digital has become a conduit for that passion. The intimacy of the mobile device makes it the perfect forum for artists and fans to interact."

The application, powered by a dynamic backend, allows users to switch between artist feeds quickly and easily. Each feed is fully customizable on-the-fly, allowing each artist to showcase a different look and feel as well as update their channel for special events.

Artists today recognize the value of reaching out to consumers and building relationships through digital channels. By providing their artists with innovative tools, Atlantic Records is leading the way through innovative and emerging platforms. A look at the stands of any concert and revels a panorama lit up by hundreds of tiny mobile screens. Fanbase Mobile opens an exciting opportunity for fans and artists to connect through them.

The application launches March 31st, 2009 at the CTIA conference in Las Vegas, where featured artist Rob Thomas will be headlining the Billboard Mobile Live Event.

About AgencyNet
AgencyNet is an award winning digital advertising and marketing agency, specializing in developing emotionally engaging and strategic Digital brand experiences.

AgencyNet has been named "one of the hottest digital agencies around" by Advertising Age and our work has been the recipient of over 125 high-profile awards including an Interactive Emmy, FWA Top 20 agency sites in history, Cannes Lion, Web Marketing Association's Best Interactive Service Web Site, South by Southwest's Best in Show, as well as The Webby.

Over the last 14 years we have developed robust Brand Portals, ideated successful Buzz Generation Campaigns, created ubiquitous Digital Content, and served as a strategic consulting partner to some of the world's most recognized and respected brands including Bacardi, Warner Bros, Ford, Sony, Howard Stern, Bill Clinton, and many others.

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CONTACT INFORMATION
Lindsay Knowles
AgencyNet
954-524-8800 x300
Email us Here
http://www.prweb.com/emailmember.php?prid=2283204

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DIGIWAXX MEDIA BECOME AGENCY OF RECORD FOR KING OF SWAG HIMSELF S. FRESH

March 31, 2009 By
AS HE CONTINUES ON HIGHLY SUCCESSFUL REGIONAL PROMOTIONAL TOUR

New York, NY (March 30, 2009) — Independent artist S. Fresh continues to wow audiences and convert fans to believers as he moves forward with his Southern region promotional tour. Along the way Fresh was a featured performer at this year's Southern Entertainment Awards, his single Ask Dem has been added to over 15 stations throughout the Southern region, and he has continued to be the opening act for Go DJs and T-Pain. It is because of these accomplishments and due to the overall catchiness of this current single, Ask Dem Girlz ft. Lil Boosie, that S. Fresh was featured as last week's MySpace feature artist of the week as the lone independent artist amongst the likes of Kanye West. The featured record melds a hyperactive blend of crunk chants and apocalyptic 808 bass to a solid hip hop beat has taken the internet hostage to also include over a million views on World Star Hip Hop and various features with a multitude of online sites including thesource.com, Yoraps.com and Thisis50.com.

With almost a decade in the entertainment industry under his belt after launching the entertainment company, So Slimm Entertainment in 2000, S. Fresh has been applying the fortitude and work ethic necessary to all his projects to guarantee his impending success. The Grambling State honors graduate knows what it takes to make it in this fickle music industry, "I've got a college degree, so I have that educational side and I was raised in the hood and ran the streets so I can relate to that side also. One thing about me is that I know how to carry myself and make it work for me no matter who or what the situation may be and that goes for my music too."

It was that drive and passion to succeed that put Fresh on the path to success that ultimately led him to the main page of Myspace.com. "Being featured on Myspace.com as the lone independent artist is a good look for me and I am honored for the opportunity," says the Shreveport, Louisianan native with the intriguing Southern drawl that has become his trademark. "I put a lot of work into Ask Dem Girlz but I'm already planning my next single Boss Chick that features my boy Lloyd, so to me the grind is never over".

Having opened for an impressive list of heavyweights, some of which include Rick Ross, Young Jeezy, Plies and Webbie, Fresh is a show vet in many peoples eyes, but he is still excited about his current tour with Go DJs and T-Pain. "T Pain is your favorite artists favorite artists so being on tour with him is a great opportunity", says Fresh. "I'm just happy to be doing what I love, performing and making great music." And with drive like that it is no wonder why S. Fresh is on a whirlwind of success. It's his engaging personality and boyish good looks that get him noticed but it's his captivating lyrics coupled with his unique delivery that will gain the respect and attention of the masses. "I pride myself on making quality music; music with substance. With every song and album, I strive to make it a classic so that you can pop in 10 years from now. I'm bringing something fresh in the game and I want people to feel my story."

Fresh is as straightforward as his music and self proclaimed swag and he continues to move forward with his promotional and marketing campaign with Digiwaxx Media at the helm. While S. Fresh doesn't subscribe to one particular sound or style his devotion to creating mostly feel-good music is evident throughout his debut LP and subsequent mixtape releases. With the MySpace feature just one of many opportunities for S. Fresh as 2009 continues to roll out, the clever wordsmith is anxious for what's to come, as is the world.

For tour information contact Yusef at 212-665-8607 or Bigyu@digiwaxx.com.

Press or media inquiries contact Kasey Woods at 212-665-8607 or Kasey@digiwaxx.com.
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Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival: April ‘Show and Prove’ Semifinalists

March 31, 2009 By
brown bag allstars, mr. beatz, cymarshall law

Brooklyn, NY, May 31st 2009
Brooklyn Bodega announced today the three semifinalists for the April 16th edition of their 'Shown and Prove' competition to find the opening act for the 5th Annual Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival.

They are Mr. Beatz, The Brown Bag All Stars and Cymarshall Law.
The three acts will share the stage along with BHF Alumni Homeboy Sandman as well as DJ Parler and DJ C.J. Browne.

About the semifinalists:

Mr. Beatz – a Lyricist who tries to raise the bar with lyricism every time he gets in the vocal booth. His level of wordplay speaks for itself in each recording. He's also an MC who is known for his "off the head" freestyle skills. In fact, his freestyles are way more complex than most MCs' written lyrics. To watch him display this skill live on stage is an experience not to be missed. The Brooklyn MC has been DJ'ing and performing around New York City for years. After making the decision to become a full time artist rather than a full time student he has never looked back.
www.myspace.com/mrbeatznyc

Brown Bag All Stars – In early 2008, eight artists employed by Fat Beats New York decided to form a rap group. Every day they sold records to customers who want good, honest music. They figured they knew enough to make it themselves. They were right. The name they chose was The Brown Bag All-stars. They consist of Audible Doctor, J57, Cold Codeine, Koncept, Soul Khan, E Holla, Element, and Goo. "Brown Bag doesn't believe in VIP sections. Everybody is welcome at a Brown Bag Allstar party."
www.myspace.com/brownbagallstars

Cymarshall Law -His Jamaican parents moved his family from his birthplace in United Kingdom to the U.S. in order to give their children greater opportunities. Across the Atlantic is where Cymarshall would first meet and fall deeply in love with Hip-Hop. Cymarshall Law represents what many believe is missing from Hip-Hop today, story-telling, the ability to against the grain with originality, style and a flavor uniquely all his own.
www.cymarshalllaw.com/

Special guest Homeboy Sandman is a pillar of the New York Hip-Hop Scene. He was one of the openers of the 4th Annual Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival. He has released two critically acclaimed albums, "Nourishment" and "Actual Factual Pterodactyl." His work has been featured in XXL, The Source, Blender, Hot 97, and Sirius/XM. He is a true example of what the Festival represents and the opportunities available for hard working artists.
www.homeboysandman.com/

On the wheels of steel once again will be DJ Parler and DJ C.J. Browne spinning the funkiest Hip-Hop beats and rhymes. djparler.blogspot.com

Ebonie Jackson, General Manager, Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival and Brooklyn Bodega, "After the success of our first 'Show and Prove' in March we are excited to return to Public Assembly and do it again. The vibe of 'Show and Prove' is so positive and empowering. It is unfiltered, no egos. Just a whole room full of people doing it for the love."

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About "Show and Prove"
Up and coming MC's and artists looking to land the opening spot on the main stage at The 5th Annual Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival get ready. Brooklyn Bodega, the producers and creators of The Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival and YUME Music have teamed up to create "Show and Prove," a competition/showcase where artists who think they have what it takes to rock the biggest crowd in Brooklyn can show and prove their skills.

"Show and Prove" will take place at Public Assembly, 70 North 6th Street in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. The remaining two dates are April 16th and May 21st. At each month's event a panel of judges including Brooklyn Bodega staff will select a winner. The three winners will become the 'Show and Prove' finalists. On June 1st the winner will be announced via email, Twitter, Facebook and on BrooklynBodega.com. The winner will open the Festival as well as win a prize pack from YUME and Festival sponsors.

In order to enter artists should email their submission to showandprove@brooklynbodega.com .
No mp3 files will be accepted. All music submissions must either be uploads (zshare, yousendit, etc.) websites, or Myspace pages. A robust Myspace page is preferred. Submissions should also include live performance footage (also via upload) and additional content including bio and images.

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Brooklyn Bodega are the creators and producers of the Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival. They are a collective of cultural programmers, marketing professionals, writers, designers and academics dedicated to the celebration and preservation of Hip-Hop culture. Their daily musings can be found at www.brooklynbodega.com

YUME is a multiplatformed company that looks to create avenues for independent thinkers to live and experience their dreams, by providing the very best in entertainment. Encompassing Music, Art, and Fashion, YUME strives to provide the very best products and programming while redistributing all things Music, Art, and Fashion into the YUME community. YUME also has a strong youth and adult education component

Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival/Brooklyn Bodega
Marketing and Biz Dev
John Davis
718-408-1151 john@brooklynbodega.com

Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival/Brooklyn Bodega
Festival Coordinator
Moses Elwood
718-408-1151 moses@brooklynbodega.com
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DC Artists Perform for Congress

March 31, 2009 By
What:           Free Concert/Teach-In

When:           April 1, 2009; 5:30 – 8:00p

Where:         West Steps of the Capitol Building, 1st Street, NW between Constitution and Independence Avenues

(WASHINGTON, DC; MAR. 30) This Wednesday, the American Civil Liberties Union of the National capital Area will take to the steps of the U.S. Capitol Building along with D.C.'s own Tabi Bonney and Grammy Award-nominated R&B singer Kyonte to protest against the gun amendment attached to the DC Voting Rights Act 2009 and to give voice to the struggle for DC Statehood.

"[The political interest] It started, I would say with the Clintons, you saw little inklings of it, but definitely since the whole Obama movement… you just see the movement of younger people carrying it and feeling that it's something important, that we can all indeed make a difference," says Bonney of the interest in civic participation he's noticed while jet-setting as an entertainer.

This free concert/teach-in is "an incredible and amazing opportunity for young people especially to raise their voices and to make clear their interest to the Congress of the United States," says Johnny Barnes, the event MC and Executive Director of the American Civil Liberties Union of the National Capital area, "I expect it to be an evening where people learn, get involved, and hopefully Congress listens."

ABOUT DC STATEHOOD:  Since the District was created in 1801, citizens of our nation's capital have not had voting representation in Congress – although these citizens have fought and died in every war declared in the name of this union founded on the principle of no taxation without representation, and although D.C. residents pay fairly high federal taxes. The U.S. is the only democratized nation in the world whose capital citizens are disenfranchised.

To date, Congress controls the District budget and recently placed 70 limitations on how money is spent in the District including on reproductive freedom, HIV/AIDS counseling and prevention, domestic partnership benefits, and medical marijuana. To date, the District suffers from HIV/AIDS rates, poverty levels, and unemployment rates higher than the national average.

In 2006, the U.N. Human Rights Committee declared the disenfranchisement of District residents to be a violation of human rights. Recently, the Senate passed the Voting Rights Act 2009 that would grant D.C. one vote in the U.S. House of Representatives. This bill has not yet been voted on in the House. Statehood for the District would grant voting representation in both the House and Senate.

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N'KOSI, LLC
green-collar media
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p. (202) 387 – 0572
f. (973) 909 – 8018
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The Tied To Greatness National Tour comes to the Thomas Jefferson campus in Brooklyn

March 31, 2009 By
Teen Program Inspires Young Men to Improve and Value Their Personal Image from The Inside Out

Mar 31, 2009 – Non-profit Tied To Greatness™ returns with a bang for a second year with a greater following. Inspired by award-winning literary work, "Restoring the Male Image: A Look from the Inside Out", Author Alex Ellis will lead the movement in conjunction with prominent male figures from varied professions. The three-hour program will engage teenagers in the African-American and Latino community through inspired education; entertainment and multi-media presentations that teach the significance and power of a healthy self-image from the inside out.  All-male assemblies of regional and celebrity volunteers as well as strategic organizations will convene to demonstrate active responsibility for young men in their respective communities through voluntary mentorship.

Ellis shares, "We have been so pleased with the overwhelming enthusiasm across the country! The success of our 2008 tour proved that our communities are desperately concerned about the plight of our young men.We want each teen to know that there is greatness inside of each of them and that they are tied to a lineage of responsible men who will commit to aiding their growth from boyhood to manhood!"

This year Tied To Greatness has an abundance of influential men from all professions will serve as role models. Demarco Morgan currently of WNBC helped start The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ). Wendell Haskins who is the Founder of Original Tee Golf Classic. Myorr Janha who is the Senior Vice President of Marketing and Public Relations for Russell Simmons Design and Toure who is a veteran TV and Print Journalist.

With a lineup of such powerful men, Tied To Greatness is proud to be of service as President Barack Obama asked us to be.

Following a year of voluntary support, Singer, Kenny Lattimore and Actor, Lamman Rucker will continue to serve as Official 2009 Celebrity Spokespersons.   Each have launched distinctive campaigns to garner the support of volunteer men in cities nationwide and will be joined by choice celebrity personalities in select markets during the tour.

ABOUT ALEX ELLIS
Alex Ellis, the Founder of Tied To Greatness has been recognized for the passion that he has to enlighten the youth about the greatness that lies within each of them. Some of his credentials include being featured in Black Enterprise Magazine, and their "Our World" TV Show, Jet Magazine. He was featured in a BET Black History commercial called "Black History In the Making" which aired throughout the month of February. He was honored  by AOL Black voices as a Living Legend during Black History Month. Because of this wonderful accomplishment UPN 9's Brenda Blackmon invited Ellis on her Sunday show to talk about being a "Living Legend"

ABOUT BIG BROTHER BIG SISTERS OF AMERICA
Big Brother Big Sisters of America (BBBS) will partner as the Official 2009 Mentoring Organization in each city. Male volunteers will be given an opportunity to maintain a long-term relationship with participating teens through the support and service of national BBBS chapters in each market.

Additional strategic partners will include The National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives, 100 Black Men of America Inc., Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Black Retail Action Group, Inc., Real Men Charities, Inc., Monarch Magazine, and more.

For Press and Media Relations please contact Tamar Bazin at tbazin@acaunited.com
For booking, sponsorship, & media opportunities, please contact Hope Allen at livinghopeproductions@ gmail.com

For more information please visit: www.tiedtogreatness.org
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