JIVE LABEL GROUP AND PLANETCAZMO.COM ANNOUNCE VIRTUAL CONCERT FOR GRAMMY-WINNER CIARA ON MAY 2nd

Artist will be presented in animated form with thousands of live users in attendance at a Cazmo Virtual Venue

NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK – April 29, 2009 – Today the JIVE Label Group and Planet Cazmo, (www.planetcazmo.com), a virtual world for 'tweens and teens, announced a May 2nd Virtual Concert featuring multi-platinum artist Ciara. The virtual concert will help to promote Ciara's new album, "Fantasy Ride," which debuts May 5th. This concert is the most recent event in Planet Cazmo's Virtual Concert Series, which started in November 2008. Planet Cazmo is the only virtual world with an on-going virtual concert schedule.

The concert will begin at 12 PM EST on Saturday, May 2nd, and will be re-played each hour on the hour until 9PM EST that evening. The concerts will take place inside Planet Cazmo's virtual concert arena, the "Cazmorena". The celebrity musicians appear as animated characters with high-quality music from their recent releases and exclusive voice over from the artists. Ciara will also be built her own virtual room on Cazmo, where her fans will have a place to gather around the clock.

Jeff Dodes, Senior Vice President of Marketing and Digital Media, states "the Planet Cazmo concerts are a great way to extend the reach of our artists, using innovative digital platforms – a format which allows fans to interact with music in new ways."

"Planet Cazmo is thrilled to have Ciara as the latest participant in our Virtual Concert Series" said Mike Levine, Founder and CEO of Planet Cazmo. " Music plays a major role in Planet Cazmo and the Cazmo Concert Series is something the kids keep asking for more of, and we listen when our fans speak."

With this concert JIVE Label Group joins other major labels with whom Planet Cazmo has partnered. Planet Cazmo has done events with artists from Interscope-Geffen and Epic Records.

About Planet Cazmo

Planet Cazmo is a persistent browser-based virtual world with a focus on music and celebrity virtual concerts. It connects 'tweens and teens from around the globe and has seen rapid adoption and tremendous enthusiasm from young consumers from more than 170 countries. Its high level of customization, gives players the opportunity to create, personalize, and accessorize their virtual characters, vehicles, and homes with branded content such as Official NBA Gear, play mini games, and interact with rich storylines and quests.

About JIVE Label Group

JIVE Label Group consists of Jive Records, LaFace Records, Volcano Entertainment, Hitz Committee Entertainment and Verity Gospel Music Group.  These labels represent a varied group of internationally renowned artists representing all genres of music including Justin Timberlake, R. Kelly, Usher, Tool, Ciara, Chris Brown, P!nk, Britney Spears, OutKast, Kirk Frank lin, Three Days Grace, 311, Nick Lachey, T-Pain, Jo rdin Sparks, David Archuleta, Bullet For My Valentine, Buddy Guy, Living Things, Anthony Hamilton, Donnie McClurkin, Jo hn P. Kee, Fred Hammond, Hezekiah Walker, Marvin Sapp, J Moss and Backstreet Boys.  JIVE Label Group is a unit of Sony Music Entertainment.

Media Contacts:

For Ciara:

JIVE Label Group

Tice Merriweather

212-833-6479

Ticeman.Merriweather@sonymusic.com

For Planet Cazmo:

Bill Linn

Sandbox Strategies

541-935-1279

bill@sandboxstrat.com

HIP HOP GROUP BROWN BFLO CD RELEASE IN MAY

Shaking up the industry with their new style

Oakland, California, April 29, 2009- Hip Hop Group BRWN BFLO breaks out with their CD Release performances with Zion I & Album Release Party Featuring performances by Bambu and DJ Sake 1 on May 1st and 2nd, 2009. 

BROWN BFLO will be sharing the stage with Zion I at his official Release party May 1, 2009 at 8:00 pm. SLIMS nightclub... with Zion I, 333 11th street, San Francisco, 94103.

Their CD Release party will be Saturday May 2nd at 7:00 pm in Oakland with performances by Bambu and DJ Sake 1. 1928 Telegraph Avenue, Downtown Oakland, California 94612.

BRWN BFLO is shaking up the music industry. In a world of black and white, they represent for brown—storytellers of the diverse Chicano experience and the struggles of indigenous people worldwide. GIANT, JACINTO, SOMOS ONE, and BIG DAN are the perfect mix of the old school and new school and are set to change the face of contemporary Hip Hop music.

Currently residing in Oakland, the members originate from all over California but blend effortlessly in the studio and on stage. They have performed alongside Michael Franti, Goapele, Ise Lyfe, Front Line, Blue Scholars, and Zion I among others. BRWN BFLO's musical influence is as varied as their upbringings; they credit War, 'Chente, NWA, and Wu-Tang Clan as sources of inspiration. These diverse influences have given way to a truly unique style of music that has angled BRWN BFLO for success on a global level, grabbing the attention of a multigenerational, multicultural audience.

The group keeps their focus through deep community roots and a strong dedication to their personal testimony as block educators turned musicians. Additionally, BRWN BFLO offers Multi Workshops on Violence-Prevention, Youth Organizing, Creative Writing/Visual Arts and Music Production. BRWN BFLO's highly anticipated self-titled debut album is due out in April 2009. Their national tour of cultural centers and clubs alike will be supported by a strong promotional campaign, in-store performances, digital contests, radio giveaways and speaking engagements.

BROWN BFLO will be appearing May 5, 2009 at Rasputin Music Store at 6:00 pm 2401 Telegraph Ave. Berkley, California, May 7, 2009 at San Joaquin Delta College 

performing at 11:00 am, May 8, 2009 at Fresno City College at 11:00 am, and performing at Levende Lounge May 13, 2009 at 10:00 pm in San Francisco.

For music, video, photos and more info on BROWN BFLO visit www.brwnbflo.com and www.myspace.com/brwnbflo. 

###

 

For more information about Booking and BROWN BFLO performances inquiries: contact Jill Brogan Guerilla Management at 

(510) 593-9409.

For press inquiries and media, please forward your requests to Patsy Perkins via phone: (917) 214- 8401 or email: ptsy_perkins@yahoo.com  

Manpower Music Group PRESENTS: K Ligg "Reasons"

K Ligg, the fifteen year old sensation, is the new voice of a young hip hop generation. Her melodic flow and hard hitting lyrics have made her one of the fastest rising stars in the game. These abilities have brought her to the forefront of a new generation of hip hop stars. Here ability to reach out to her generation as well as bring in others from an older generation is what sets her apart from other up and coming artists. She has been able to hold her own in the industry because of the things that she has been able to overcome and the adversity through life makes me her who she is today. 

She is originally from Saginaw, Michigan but moved to Jacksonville, North Carolina at the age of three. As a military brat, I learned very early that relationships are only what you make them. "I used my parents' separation and the death of my Pop-pop (Reginald Harris) as motivation". She used those experiences to gain insight from the past, embrace the present, and strive for the future. 

She is a devoted Christian, intelligent student, talented athlete, loving big sister, and real friend to those she holds dear.  She has accomplished academic honors such as the president's list, freshman class president, and basketball team captain. "I was heavily influenced by Uncle Sean, a.k.a. Rughali, to write my feelings on paper, which really sparked my musical interest". She has been performing at church, school, and community events regularly since she was five years old. Many people have begun to recognize her writing ability which has challenged her to expand her talents of rapping, singing, and performing.  She loves overwhelmingly talented artists like Missy Elliot and Beyonce who inspire her. She has been able to make great strides in her short career traveling back and forth between Michigan and North Carolina. This has helped her to build a following in both states. She is currently working on her debut album, which is sure to blaze the trail for a steaming career. 

"Being a positive influence, I will let my light shine. Young people, the world is ready for us to be the leaders we were called to be now. Special thanks to my God who created and carries me; my parents Sylvester and Tiffany for having me believing in me; my awesome grandparents Lola, Anthony, and Wanda; Uncle Sean for awakening my future; all my brothers and sisters for being my biggest fans; and my friends for sticking with me". Her family provides a solid support structure which helps to push her even farther. Her biggest motivation is to prove those wrong who do not believe that she can break open the doors. Every listening ear get ready for what she has to say because this fifteen years old sensation is ready to take her place in the industry.

Contact Information:

Name: Kevin Bossman

Email: manpowermusicgroup@gmail.com

Phone: 919-271-4963

Website: www.manpowermusicgroup.com

Myspace: www.myspace.com/kliggofficialmusicpage

Twitter: www.twitter.com/ManpowerMusic

Kottonmouth Kings and Tech N9ne To Headline Brochella Music Festival Alongside Hedpe, Big B, Swollen Members and Kingspade

Year after year the music industry has shunned bros. No music festival has ever embraced our backwards hat, baggy pants wearing bros until now. On June 20th, 2009 SRH Clothing, X103.9 and Suburban Noize Records are embracing bros from all walks of life with the first annual Brochella Music Festival at National Orange Show Pavilion in San Bernardino, CA. The festival will feature performances by Kottonmouth Kings, Tech N9ne, Hedpe, Big B, Swollen Members and Kingspade.

"When you don't get invited to the cool guy party you throw your own hell raising bash," commented Kottonmouth Kings' Daddy X. "We built a whole movement in being outcast and misfits, so we made our first festival an epic gathering of chaos and hot women."

"We have been doing it our way for 15 years," added Kevin Zinger co owner of SRH and Suburban Noize Records."This show brings together everyone in our world for one night of rock 'n' roll havoc."

Brochella, which will help celebrate SRH Clothing's 15 years in business, is a unique music and extreme sports festival made for bros by bros. Combining live music with the best extreme skateboarding, surfing and freestyle motocross riders in the world, this one-day festival will be celebrated in one gigantic bro down.

Tickets for Brochella go on sale April 28th through Ticketmaster and online through www.SubNoizeStore.com. Fans purchasing their tickets through the Sub Noize online store will receive a free SRH hat, sticker and CD package from the label.

"Times are tough right now for our fans and they have supported us for years so if we can throw a great event for a good price and give them some free merch along with it too I'm sure fans will be excited, " commented Kevin Zinger about the additional online giveaways for fans."We are trying to give our fans real value for their ticket without bringing in a bunch of corporate sponsors that make the event lame. When a kid orders the ticket from our website for thirty bucks there are no service fees and they will also receive a free SRH hat, sticker and CD from Suburban Noize."

###

www.SRH.com

www.SuburbanNoizeRecords.com

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON SRH, HIGH RES PHOTOS OR

TO ARRANGE INTERVIEWS PLEASE CONTACT:

James Wright and Kerosene Media

519.759.3009

james (at) kerosenemedia.com

MySpace Records to introduce first Hip Hop signing Bossman Via New Documentary, "No Struggle, No Success"

First Single "Break Me Off has already earned over 2 million plays on his MySpace page

Two New Mix Tapes Available Now As A Free Download on Bossman's MySpace Page

April 30, 2009 - Bossman, the Baltimore MD native who is the first Hip Hop artist signed to MySpace Records will be introduced to the world by telling his own dramatic life story via a 30 day online campaign titled "No Struggle, No Success,"  which is a collection of several one to two minute commercials in which Bossman will examine different events in his life, often tragic which has shaped who he is today as an artist and a man. Bossman will offer two free downloadable mixtapes, The Street Kings and A.T.M. produced by One Up Productions, all featuring Bossman's music as part of his introduction.

In No Struggle, No Success, Bossman will explain how he grew up as the son of a street kingpin and a drug addict father and a single parent mother who hustled to survive as she battled domestic and drug abuse.  He will chronicle the time his mother tried to shoot and kill his father  and when he was 13, how both of his parents were incarcerated on a robbery charge. He will reveal how the governor later pardoned his mother, who then reverted to hustling -- with her son.  The series being shot in Charm City now is both compelling and heart wrenching.

Bossman will examine how he was able to take what he learned from the streets and turned it into a thriving local hip hop label whose sales number and shear urban legend compelled first Jermaine Dupri and now Marquis Collins of MySpace Records to sign him.

The first of the new free downloadable mix tapes is The Street Kings  which Bossman says "Represents  struggle growing  up in Baltimore  City,  and me being the voice of the struggle, and takin a stand for the struggle. It's inspired by my own altercations with law enforcement and personal experience with police brutality ."

A.T.M is based on his success. Bossman said, "I'm on my second record deal. I'm in the mind state of gettin money and gives the fans a taste of my true versatility. In my moniker Bossman, B.O.S.S stands for Based On Struggle and Success and that explains my entire story."

His first single, "Break Me Off" released via his www.myspace.com/bossman page has been played over 2 million times by fans and the release of the video clip shot last month will be release simultaneous to the 30 Days of Pain documentary block.

Contact: Courtney Barnes (323)466-9300

Hip-Hop Legend Kangol Kid invites you to join him on Tuesday May 5th in a Pre-Mother's Day celebration

As he honors 5 Professional Black Mothers for their continued efforts to restore and preserve Hip-Hop Icons.

When:                 Tuesday May 5, 2009 @ 7:00 PM

Where:                Melba's Restaurant, 300 West 114th Street & 8th Ave, Harlem, New York

Who:                   Hosted by Hip-Hop Legend Kangol Kid

What:                  A Pre-Mother's Day celebration designed to honor 5 selected professional Black mothers for their combined efforts to restore and preserve Hip-Hop Icons.  One of the evening's honorees is none other than Dr. Roxanne Shante who will be serenaded by her former rival Kangol Kid.

Special invited classic Hip-Hop guests include: Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees Melle Mel & Rahiem from The Furious Five, Greg Nice, Queen Pen …and many more incredible surprise guests.  The festivities will include the first ever collective performance of Kangol Kid and his sons (collectively referred to as "The Black Partridge Family"- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N635SowqnIU), as well as other surprise performances, with a live band featuring legendary producer Fred McFarlane as band leader and accompanied by Beyonce's tour disc jockey D.J. Diamond.  This event is proudly sponsored by TOMA Vodka, Get Cake Catering, Kangol Headwear, GGI Time, SouthPole USA, Parrish and Our Gang ITV.

Reservations Required - Limited Capacity!

RSVP: ontheflypr@gmail.com

--
Alyse Feldman
On the Fly Public Relations
416-802-3592 Toronto  ***NEW NUMBER***
917-674-6067 New York
ontheflypr@gmail.com
Alyse@ontheflypr.com

Slacker Radio Surpasses 1 Million Downloads on BlackBerry Smartphones

Award-Winning Slacker Radio App Provides Listeners With Millions of Songs, High-Fidelity Audio, Station Caching and More

SAN DIEGO, CA – April 29, 2009 – Slacker, Inc. today announced it exceeded 1 million downloads on BlackBerry® smartphones. The free Slacker application is available on BlackBerry App World™ (www.blackberry.com/appworld) or by visiting Slacker.com from a BlackBerry® Browser.

BlackBerry enthusiasts cite many reasons for choosing Slacker, including a music library with four times as many songs and the high-fidelity audio on Slacker vs. the inferior mono audio of a leading competitor. In addition, Slacker offers the only Personal Radio application that enables listeners to store their favorite stations on their memory card so they can listen whether they are connected to a wireless network or not. Cached stations provide better application performance and reduce battery requirements by as much as five times.

"Slacker listeners tell us the great audio quality combined with the largest music library available for any personal radio app on BlackBerry smartphones are key reasons why Slacker is the best music choice," said Jonathan Sasse, SVP of Marketing at Slacker. "In addition, with station caching, Slacker is the only personal radio service that let's you play your music without a network connection, allowing listeners to enjoy their favorite stations regardless of whether they are in the office or on a cross-country flight."

BlackBerry smartphone owners* can create their own custom stations with all of their favorite artists and songs or listen to over 100 expert-programmed Slacker stations. Listeners can also read detailed artist biographies, album reviews and lyrics for songs, providing a powerful resource for music discovery.

Slacker also announced today that the Slacker Radio application for BlackBerry smartphones was awarded the coveted CNET Editors' Choice award, which recognizes the best available choice for quality, performance, design, service and value. The Slacker Mobile app works with the free Slacker Basic Radio service and Slacker Radio subscription services.

Slacker Radio for BlackBerry smartphones offers:
• High-quality stereo playback from all streaming wireless connections (including Wi-Fi®) and cached stations
• Station caching - play music even without a network connection
• Free music library featuring millions of songs from thousands of artists
• Over 100 professionally programmed genre stations
• Create custom stations by searching for artists or song titles
• View song lyrics
• Bluetooth® support
• Multi-tasking - listen to music while doing email
• View artist biographies and photos
• View album art and reviews
• "Peek Ahead" artist and album preview
• Pause and skip songs
• Rate songs as favorites
• Ban songs and artists you don't like

Pricing and Availability
The Slacker Radio App for BlackBerry smartphones is available as a free download on BlackBerry App World or by visiting Slacker.com from your BlackBerry® Browser.

About Slacker, Inc.
Slacker is the world's first Personal Radio company offering "Your Radio Everywhere." Slacker allows music lovers to play highly personalized music online at the Slacker web site or on the go with Slacker Personal Radio players and mobile phones. Visit www.slacker.com for more information.

###

*The Slacker Personal Radio Mobile application is currently available for U.S. customers only. Slacker Mobile is available for BlackBerry smartphones running operating system 4.3 or higher.  Station caching requires SD memory card with a minimum of 500MB of available storage.

Slacker and Slacker.com are registered trademarks of Slacker, Inc. The BlackBerry and RIM families of related marks, images and symbols are the exclusive properties and trademarks of Research In Motion Limited. All other trademarks and product names are the property of their respective companies.

Anders Steele
831.239.0960
Skype: callto://anderssteele

Guerrilla Funk in Talks with Boost Mobile, Tour Postponed

April 30, 2009, San Francisco, CA - Rapper/activist Paris' Guerrilla Funk Touring and Promotions, LLC has entered into negotiations with Boost Mobile, a division of Sprint Corporation (NYSE: S), for full sponsorship of its upcoming Hard Truth Soldiers Tour. The tour's original start date of May 1 has been postponed, with the revised launch date to be announced.

"Corporate sponsorship will provide us the means to more comfortably take on this tour in this economic climate," says Guerrilla Funk CEO Paris. "While we understand the initial disappointment some supporters may have with the tour's delay, it is definitely for the better, and will allow for a more rewarding experience with additional acts and much greater exposure moving forward. We tried to keep the original start date up until the last minute, but time was always tight, and we want to allow for the full participation of all of our sponsors and label partners."

Boasting an impressive 45-city schedule, the Hard Truth Soldiers Tour is not only noteworthy for its scope, but for its lineup of today's most focused and socially aware hardcore hip-hop talent - talent which includes Paris, dead prez, Immortal Technique, Talib Kweli, Kam, Pete Rock, Planet Asia, T-K.A.S.H., The Conscious Daughters, Uno the Prophet, Jasiri X, NYOil, Sellassie and guest performers in select cities.

The tour - which promises to be an annual concert series - blends seasoned talent with up and coming young lions fierce in their commitment to quality music, the importance of independent media, and the ongoing fight for social justice.

For more information about the Hard Truth Soldiers concert series, log onto: www.hardtruthsoldiers.com.

Booking Contact
Gina Gallo - Guerrilla Funk Touring and Promotions, LLC
c/o Inhouse Talent, 1693 Polk Street, Suite 204, San Francisco, CA 94109
415.596.7050 Tel | 810.592.7050 Fax | Email info@inhousetalent.com

Publicity Contact
Nicole Ballin - Guerrilla Funk Touring and Promotions, LLC
c/o Ballin PR, 214 1/2 S. Hamilton Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90211
323.651.1580 Tel | 323.297.6800 Fax | Email nik@ballinpr.com

WORK IT vs LIVIN' PROOF - BANK HOLIDAY SPECIAL SHOWDOWN at CARGO - 24th May

WORK IT vs LIVIN' PROOF
BANK HOLIDAY SPECIAL SHOWDOWN

SUNDAY 24TH MAY @ CARGO
9-3AM // FREE ENTRY ALL NIGHT

DJs: Work It DJs + Livin Proof DJs + special guests

Mixtapes and goodies given away on the night, so get there early!!

The Battle of the Century - 2 of London's best nights go head to head in a free Bank Holiday Special Soundclash.

80s are over, it's cool to like the 90s again!!

Unless you have been living under a rock or you just don't like partying in London, then the chances are that you have heard of Work It or Livin' Proof. These 2 nights are single handedly making London digging through their old record crates and raiding their shoebox collection of cassette mixtapes to re-live the glories past of of 90s Hip-Hop and RnB...

Both nights have been pioneering roadblock parties in it's own seperate hemisphere. Work It's regular monthly parties have been (re)introducing Teddy Riley and Mary J Blige to London's hippest trend-setters. Livin' Proof's parties have been supplying beats to the "true-school heads" that misses the sound of J Dilla, Tribe Called Quest and Wu Tang. For the first time ever, these 2 crews will go head-to-head, DJ-to-DJ, tune-for-tune to see who will come out victorious as the number 1 party in London!

Throw a portion of soul, boogie and a dash of bashment... add a whole lot of good-vibe and these 2 forces will host the showdown of the year until it's last man standing!!

Performing on the night will be Livin' Proof and Work It's full crew of DJs. This includes a former UK DMC DJ Champion and a host of DJs that have between them supported for the likes of Kanye West, Q Tip, Afrika Baambatta, The Roots, De La Soul ... no, seriously.... believe us, these guys have their hip-hop credentials on lock!!

PHOTOS, QUOTES & INTERVIEWS AVAILABLE ON REQUEST

EDITORS NOTES

EVENT: WORK IT vs LIVIN' PROOF

Date: Sunday 24th May 2009

Venue: Cargo, 83 Rivington St, London, EC2A 3AY

Time:9pm-3am

Price: £Free!

NO DRESS CODE

Tubes: Old St / Liverpool St.

Buses: 26 / 35 / 47 / 55 / 67 / 149 / 242 / 243

Restaurant: 0207 749 7844 // General Enquiries: 0207 739 3440

For Press Q-Jump list or any other press-related query contact:

James Park
james.p@cargo-london.com
07595947728

Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival May 'Show and Prove' Semifinalists

8thw1, sleepwalkas, those chosen, brokn english

Brooklyn, NY, April 30th 2009
The semifinalists for the third installment of the Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival's 'Show and Prove' competition were announced this week by Brooklyn Bodega and YUME.

They are 8thW1, Sleepwalkas, Those Chosen and Brokn English.

Festival Executive Director Wes Jackson writes, "Our May semifinalists are a great group of MC's from Flatbush to Jersey to Los Angeles. This is our third and final semifinal before we pick the opener for BHF '09. I know these guys are going to bring it. Especially after the heat that [April winner] Brown Bag All Stars brought last month, the bar is even higher. THOSE CHOSEN are trooping out from LA just to compete. It makes us feel good that the Festival spirit and energy is touching quality MC's all the way to the West Coast. I wish them all the best of luck."

-------------

About the semifinalists:

8thW1 "Life ain't s___ but love money and music" is more than a rhyme from 8thW1 on his album lovemoneyandmusic, it's the emcee's mantra that guides his ambitious goals. "No matter what you believe in, everyone moves for those three things. That is the trinity that no one is above." With that said, this native of New Jersey is set to leave an impression on the world with music at it's center of impact. His dedication to providing quality music for listeners makes him one of the few artists who can be sold simply by pushing play.
8thw1

Sleepwalkas
K.Gaines (Flatbush) and Ciph Diggy(Crown Heights) are a Brooklyn duo that embodies the definition of hip-hop. Since the release of their debut album "Insomnia" (2008) they have moved units, built a loyal fan base and rocked numerous events in and out of the Tri State area. Sleepwalkas are not your average MC's/entertainers. You should expect the unexpected whenever and wherever they are. They're uncanny personalities, witty lyricism and tireless work ethic set them light years apart form the regular run of the mill rappers we have all come to know today.

THOSE CHOSEN
THOSE CHOSEN consists of Japetto, Kornbread, and Foreshadow. Out of their common love of music, the trio formed a musical brotherhood that has lead them on a journey to become a premiere hip-hop group within the ever-changing music scene. The group has shared the stage with hip-hop legends such as Slick Rick and rising stars like Little Brother and Black Milk. They have been a constant staple in California's hip-hop scene and have gained a presence on the internet, which has lead to an ever growing buzz concerning their music.

Brokn English
Brokn Englsh is Myk Dyaleks (Greg Noviembre), Cion Burris ( Kyle Andrews), and Lyriq 2 Go (Leon Brinson). The group formed in 2006 with one common goal, bringing quality music to the masses. The meaning of Brokn Englsh, is speaking the language of the people. Bringing forth all emotions everyone goes through and translating it into a concept. Each member brings their individuality to the group. Cion Burris stems from versatile elements. The name C.Burris is a dedication to his godmother who was instrumental in his journey of music. Cion is derived from the Spanish meaning of the word song, cancion. The name LyriqToGo is paying homage to A Tribe Called Quest track of the same name on their album Midnight Marauders. LyriqToGo is a virtual world you go to receive introspective lyrics to take upon your travels. Their latest project Brokn Englsh Presents R.E.M Mixtape brings a high level of passion to their audience, hard hitting punchlines, colorful wordplay, and intricate stories. Myk Dyaleks, Cion Burris, Lyriq To Go personify the language of the people which is Brokn English.

----------

The 5th Annual Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival feauturing Pharoahe Monch, Styles P, Smif N Wessun, and a live mixtape produced by J Period plus more artists to be announced takes place on June 20th, 2009 at Empire Fulton Ferry State Park.

----------

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

------------

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 on May 21st at 9p.m..
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.

For more info for the May 'Show and Prove'
For more info on the 5th Annual Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival

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

Rainmaker Public Relations Signs L.A. based Hip-Hop/Pop/Rock artist, Kaleo Futuristo, to 2009 Roster

Ground Breaking L.A. based Hip -Hop/Pop/Rock artist and producer Kaleo Futuristo Makes a Bold and Optimistic Declaration fitting in this Age of Obama: The Future is Now.

Boston, Ma (Billboard Publicity Wire/PRWEB ) April 30, 2009 -- Now that we're in the age of Obama and quickly moving past the color and culture boundaries that once divided us, The Future Is Now! for groundbreaking multi-cultural artists like hip-hop/pop/rock artist and producer Kaleo Futuristo, whose explosive sound and powerful presence is primed to bring to the world a new and raw flow of positive energy.

Fully embodying and expressing the optimism that the 44th President drew upon to captivate the hopes of an anxious world, the multi-talented, Pasadena, California bred performer--whose name in the Hawaiian language means "The Voice, The Music and The Song"--includes the Obama tribute "Air Of The Night" (an adaptation of Phil Collins' classic "In The Air Tonight") on the UK release of The Future Is Now! through Redskin Records. He also released a popular video for the song on his myspace site, YouTube and other outlets. The album is distributed in the U.S. through Fontana/Universal Music Group.

The Voice, The Music and The Song
Offering the perfect mix of universal themes ("Save The World") and high energy party music (the potential first radio single "Love Slave"), Futuristo's 13 track opening statement is the culmination of several years on Los Angeles' vibrant club scene, where he performed at all the Sunset Strip hotspots (The Whisky, The Roxy, Key Club, Viper Room, House of Blues) either as a headliner or as a member of hip-hop and electronic dance funk groups. The rapper/singer's all-star rolodex allowed him to collaborate and produce with a dynamic mix of hip-hop, gospel and R&B producers and artists, including co-producers Nyalle Iameh and the Grammy nominated Marvin Davis; French producer N-Jay; platinum recording artist Jon B. (the hypnotic and sweeping, uptempo blast "Live It Up"); Don Chel (who has written for Daddy Yankee, on "Live It Up" and the hard thumping "My Lady"); EJ Flower, one of Prince's longtime backup singers; underground rapper N8E; female jazz singer Shelitha (the blistering funk/rocker "Rock Hard"); and up and coming R&B songstress Tania Young.   

Kaleo's keen balance between high energy fun and thoughtful serious reflection comes across on a few key tracks. "Save The World" addresses the state of things on the planet and what role we can play to make it a more loving, habitable place; it's about taking personal responsibility and realizing that to save it, we must act before it's too late. Another powerful socially conscious statement is "Susie Q," about the dilemma of a 14-year-old who is pregnant; it asks the listener to make the decision of having the baby or terminating the pregnancy. "Young Ones" is an edgy, hypnotic tale about a kid in foster care who commits suicide. On the much lighter end of the spectrum are "Love Slave" and "Rock Hard," a fired-up celebration of the wild and crazy rock star lifestyle.

Coming from a childhood racked by poverty and mental illness in the family, Kaleo's optimistic spirit which he is now sharing with the world is a revelation and inspiration to anyone who has ever been challenged from the start. His life has been filled with obstacles, but he has always seemed to rise above all the possible stumbling blocks and created a quarry of positive stepping stones along the way. He received a full scholarship to art schools so he could study visual art, earned a Bachelor's Degree and having never played organized football, made the UCLA college football team as a walk-on. He later worked as a teacher in the Pasadena Unified School District.

###

CONTACT INFORMATION
Rhonda Brilliant
Rainmaker Public Relations
617-445-4383
Email us Here
http://www.prweb.com/emailmember.php?prid=2367524

'Children Uniting Nations' and Russell Simmons' 'Hip Hop Summit Action Network' Partner in Nation's Capital to Motivate Change for Child Welfare

Call for more African American Mentors, Fuels new partnership for 4th Annual 'Keeping the Promise to our Children' Conference with Key Legislators and Policy Makers

LOS ANGELES and WASHINGTON, April 30 /PRNewswire/ -- Children Uniting Nations (CUN), one of the premier non-profit institutions working with at-risk youth recently announced its partnership with Russell Simmons' "Hip Hop Summit Action Network", heading into the 4th Annual "Keeping the Promise to our Children" conference in Washington DC. Set for June 9th, HHSAN president and historic civil rights veteran Dr. Benjamin Chavis held a key role in the new partnership's formation, which will be formally introduced through a morning press conference held at the House Capitol Building and the following conference with panel discussions in the famous Woodrow Wilson Plaza located in the Ronald Reagan Building. This year's confirmed political leaders include former House Majority Leader Richard Armey, Congresswoman Michelle Bachmann, Senator Evan Bayh, Congressman Dennis Cardoza, Congressman Joe Crowley, Senator Amy Klobuchar, Senator Mary Landrieu, Honorable Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, Congressman Adam Schiff, Senator Olympia Snowe, Senator John Kerry, Senator Barbara Boxer, Congresswoman Diane Watson, Congressman Howard Berman, Speaker of Assembly Karen Bass and Senator Dianne Feinstein while others are confirming daily.

In the year since the last conference, Children Uniting Nations has seen significant legislative achievements in support of mentoring for at-risk children. An amendment to provide loan forgiveness to community college students who mentor at-risk youth in their communities was passed by the House as part of the College Opportunity and Affordability Act in 2008, and an amendment to support the mentoring of children in foster care was passed unanimously in the Senate as part of the recent Serve America Act (2009). CUN looks forward to building upon these successes in the coming legislative session.

Children Uniting Nations Chairwoman Daphna Ziman remarked, "We are proud to be partnered with such an exceptional organization like the Hip Hop Summit Action Network. As advocates for education, health and other societal concerns essential to the empowerment of the world's youth, we couldn't have found a better match for this year's conference." Russell Simmons, Chairman and Co-Founder of the Hip-Hop Summit Action Network, emphasized, "Children Uniting Nations is one of the most effective organizations of our time and our partnership will help to raise public awareness about the key public policy issues that are focused on empowering children to have a better quality of life. The "Keeping the Promise to our Children" Conference in Washington on June 9, 2009 will enable more people to make a real difference on these important issues."

Dr. Benjamin Chavis, President and Co-Founder of the Hip-Hop Summit Action Network concluded, "We are very enthusiastic about our partnership with "Children Uniting Nations. Together we will help promote change in America and throughout the world in the interests of children. The opportunity to affect public policy and take action on behalf of millions of children is a welcomed challenge."

The entire event will also be streamed live on Swaggmedia.com, the leading web portal and social networking site with over 14 million viewers.

Source: Children Uniting Nations

CONTACT: Juliette Harris of It Girl Public Relations, +1-310-577-1122,
Juliette@ItGirlPublicRelations.com, for Children Uniting Nations

Web Site: http://www.childrenunitingnations.org/

GZA Collaboration With Rock Band 'Black Lips' Premieres At AOL

One of the defining moments of this year's SXSW was the pair of surprise collaborations between Atlanta garage rock rabble-rousers The Black Lips and Wu Tang impresario GZA. This first took place off the beaten path at The Compound for Dickies Battle of the Bands, inspiring the unlikely pair to enter into a whole new chamber together. Soon thereafter, rumblings shot down 6th Street that the unlikely collabo might occur again at The Vice Records Showcase later that night at Emo's. Sure enough, immediately after the band took the stage, GZA emerged to a roomful of cheers and slack jaws. The following week, the web was atwitter with reports from both events and a grainy MTV video documented a piece of the experience.

But now anyone who missed the display of hip-hop and gutter-rock allegiance has a chance to get in on the action. Indeed, the Lips are releasing an iTunes EP including 200 Million Thousand fave "Drop I Hold," along with a never-before-heard version of the song featuring verses from the Genius himself, GZA. In addition, the release will feature an instrumental version of the track and the video for the album-version of "Drop." All this, for a whopping $1.99 during its first week of availability, beginning next Tuesday, May 5th. Earlier today, AOL Spinner and AOL Boombox jointly premiered the genre-defying collaboration, recorded at Werewolf Heart Studios under the watchful eye of Engineer Filip Nikolic. Hear for yourself below.

AOL Spinner & AOL Boombox Joint Premiere:
http://www.spinner.com/2009/04/29/black-lips-and-gza-the-drop-i-hold-exclusive-download/
http://www.theboombox.com/2009/04/29/black-lips-and-gza-the-drop-i-hold-exclusive-download/

Download and Share The Black Lips Ft. GZA "Drop I Hold" From The Drop I Hold EP [May 5th; Vice Records]
http://aolradio.podcast.aol.com/aolmusic/mp3s/Black_Lips_The_Drop_I_Hold_feat_GZA.mp3

For all GZA related inquires please contact Heathcliff Berru @ Life or Death PR & Management - heathcliff.berru@Gmail.com

For more information on Black Lips:
http://www.myspace.com/theblacklips
http://www.black-lips.com 

For more information on Dickies and the Battle of the Bands:
http://www.dickiesupstart.com 

ryan hobbs / coordinator, interactive marketing
rhobbs@theorchard.com

Grammy & Ozone Award Nominee Drumma Boy to release mixtape Welcome to My City

(Drum Squad Records) featuring the multi-platinum beat maker rapping, singing and producing alongside Rich Boy, DJ Drama, Greg Street, Bobby Valentino, Rocko, Three 6 Mafia, Yo Gotti, Young Buck, Gucci Mane, Eightball & MJG, Jazze Pha and more while the classically trained musical prodigy who will appear in an upcoming segment of the highly rated reality show "Real Housewives of Atlanta" (Bravo TV) alongside Kandi Burruss also boasts production work for Rick Ross (Deeper Than Rap) and six albums in the Top 35 Soundscan Charts including T.I, Young Jeezy, Souljah Boy, Plies, Gorilla Zoe and Bow Wow

***

Los Angeles, California – April 29, 2009 – Talent can be defined in a myriad of ways.  It can be an innate gift or a learned proficiency but occasionally, it's a potent mixture of both, which happens to be the case with Christopher Gholson, the southern-reared producer and visionary who goes by the pseudonym Drumma Boy. Born and bred in Memphis, Tennessee, Drumma Boy's destiny was solidified as a young child with a mother who was an opera singer and a father who was a professional clarinetist and music professor at the University of Memphis, the first African-American man to hold the 1st chair position in the Memphis Symphony Orchestra.

Influenced by Beethoven, Dizzy Gillespie, Mozart, Three 6 Mafia and Scarface, Drumma Boy who is best known as one of the South East region's most highly prized producers will step to the mic to deliver both lyrics and vocals on his new mixtape Welcome to My City (Drum Squad Records). The project consists of an all-star line-up featuring the "whose who" in down South hip-hop including Rich Boy, DJ Drama, Greg Street, OJ Juiceman, Rocko, Three 6 Mafia, Yo Gotti, Young Buck, Gucci Mane, Eightball & MJG, Bobby Valentino and Jazze Pha to name a few. For the young virtuoso who originally inherited his moniker in high school due to his uniquely formulated drum patterns, Drumma Boy has taken his talents to an unprecedented level. Currently he boasts a total of 16 tracks and 6 albums on Soundscan's Top 35 selling records including T.I. Papertrail (#9 – 1,858,063), Young Jeezy The Recession (#31 – 850,273), Plies Da Realist (#35 – 322,407), Souljah Boy Isouljahboytellem (#21 – 191,214), Gorilla Zoe Don't Feed Da Animals (#15 – 57,685) and Bow Wow New Jack City II (#5 – 30,944). With a gift to manufacture inimitable sounds the young virtuoso has been recruited into the studio recently with a wide range of artists including Lil Jon', Mya, Nelly & St. Lunatics, Snoop Dogg and The Game while recent singles include "Day Dreaming" (DJ Drama f/ Akon, T.I. and Snoop Dogg,) "Pole in my Basement" (Bow Wow), "Face" (Rick Ross f/ Trina), "Lost" (Gorilla Zoe) and "Echo" (Gorilla Zoe f/ P. Diddy.)

During the recent 2009 Grammy Ceremony hip-hop music from the South took over the list of nominees with artists like Lil Wayne, T.I., Young Jeezy, Ludacris, T-Pain, Andre 3000 and Flo Rida.  Drumma Boy who worked with all the aforementioned artists as well Yung Joc, Rick Ross, Paul Wall, Gorilla Zoe and Plies  received two Grammy nominations for his musical ingenuity last year. The nominations included T.I.'s platinum selling Papertrail (Best Rap Album) where the young Atlantan beat maker produced a total of four tracks on the fourth highest debut album of 2008 including the hit single "What Up, What's Happenin" as well as "My Life Your Entertainment" f/ Usher, "Ready for Whatever" and "You Ain't Missin Nothin" while T.I. called Drumma Boy "the next big thing." Drumma Boy composed the blazing track "Put On" f/ Young Jeezy and Kanye West (Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group). The song which became the hit anthem of the summer reached #12 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #1 on the Billboard Hot Rap Tracks and Mainstream R&B/Hip Hop charts. Other accolades include a recent win for "Indie Producer of the Year" at the 6th Annual Southern Entertainment Awards 2009 and a nomination for "Producer of the Year" at the Ozone Awards 2008.

Drumma Boy and Jazze Pha recently teamed up on the American Idol-esque show "Welcome to Dreamland" which aired on Peachtree TV/Turner Broadcasting and was recently picked up by BET Networks The two multi-platinum Atlanta based producers competed to see who could develop the best act as the show followed new artists through an intense development process with producers, songwriters, stylists, designers and photographers in their quest for musical stardom. This Season he will appear on the highly rated reality show "Real Housewives of Atlanta" (Bravo TV) where he can be seen working in the studio alongside Kandi Burress, formerly of the female group Xscape.

###

For More Information Contact:
HPR/ (310) 645-4246 or info@heliopr.com

AMALGAM DIGITAL SET TO RELEASE TAME ONE'S NEW, DIGITAL-ONLY ALBUM, "ACID TAB VOCAB", ON JUNE 23, 2009

April 28, 2009 - Amalgam Digital will be releasing Tame One & Parallel Thought's new album "Acid Tab Vocab" for digital download on June 23, 2009. "Acid Tab Vocab" is a follow up to "Da' Ol' Jersey Bastard," which was released in July 2008 on Amalgam Digital. Whereas "Da' Ol' Jersey Bastard" was a 'stream of conscious' experimental project, "Acid Tab Vocab" is more cohesive, meticulously crafted for the album experience.

The new release is a conceptual album that invites the listener on a journey through the artist's many moods by generating an atmosphere that encourages experimentation and open-mindedness. Knowledge of the production-duo Parallel Thought, who produced the album with fellow member Drum, describes the new album, "It doesn't matter what you're on, whether it's acid, weed, anger or happiness, this album takes you through the mood you're going through, amplifies the feeling and takes you on the ultimate trip."

The album features guest vocals from fellow underground hip hop mainstays such as Del the Funky Homosapien and fellow Weatherman members, Aesop Rock and Amalgam Digital's own Breeze Brewin. "Acid Tab Vocab" also sheds light on Tame One's past and family. The artist opens up about his early years on 'Suede Adidas,' and pays homage to relative Redman on the second single, 'Press Rewind.'

Amalgam Digital is the new media outfit with "its finger on the pulse of Hip-Hop's future" (Source, April 2008) home to other leading hip-hop artists such as Joe Budden, Max B, Saigon, Peedi Crakk, Kurious, DJ Benzi, Juggaknots, and Tash. Bonus content will be offered when the album is downloaded from www.AmalgamDigital.com.

Tracklisting
01.    Intro
02.    Molly Ft Breeze Brewin & Aesop Rock
03.    Anxiety Attacks
04.    Ooops (Smegma) Ft Del The Funky Homosapien
05.    Hip-Hop Action Figure
06.    Suede Adidas
07.    Dip
08.    GhettoGutterGillaness
09.    Bitch
10.    Kik Rox
11.    Press Rewind
12.    Go Away

Business #:        617.561.0924
E-Mail:             Tania.Celestin@AmalgamDigital.com

www.AmalgamDigital.com
www.myspace.com/AmalgamDigital

AMALGAM DIGITAL INC. – 2 NEPTUNE RD – EAST BOSTON, MA 02128-1454
Phone:(877) 469.2352 – Fax:(877) 469.2352 – info@AmalgamDigital.com

World Famous and BigFigga Take You To Flight School With G.O.O.D Music Recording Artist GLC For Memorial Day 2009 Kickoff Concert At Wild Hare

(Chicago IL-USA)- On May 21, 2009 the Chicago music scene will experience greatness with "Live In Flight School," the official Memorial Day 2009 Kickoff Concert featuring a live performance by G.O.O.D Music and Chicago's own GLC

Gangsta L Crisis, better known as GLC will grace the Chicago nightlife scene with his presence at Wild Hare with a long anticipated live performance to kickoff Memorial Day weekend in his home town. The night will also include live performances from Chicago artists such as Kurfew, Hot 2 Def, Phil G, Mickey Streetz, D Meeks to name a few. "Live In Flight School" will be hosted by Chicago's funny man Lil Rel seen on Bad Boys of Comedy, BET's comic view among other places.  For more information please contact Andrew Bonsu via the contact info above. All media interested in covering the event please confirm with Nicole Pierce. Advance tickets are available, don't miss your opportunity to attend "Flight School." Must be 18 yrs of age to attend event, doors open at 8pm.

**IF YOU ARE AN ARTIST INTERESTED IN PERFORMING @ THIS HISTORICAL MEMORIAL DAY CONCERT KICK OFF** CONTACT 312.446.3952 or 773.936.7330 ASAP!!

ABOUT GLC: GLC is an artist signed to fellow Chicagoan Kanye West's record label G.O.O.D Music. Just recently, GLC debuted his music video "Big Screen" featuring Kanye on BET's 106th and Park. GLC has been featured on some of Kanye's most popular songs. For more information on GLC please visit him at www.myspace.com/glc and vote for "Big Screen" on 106th and Park

Contact:

Andrew Bonsu
Andrew.bonsu@gmail.com

Media Inquiries:

Nicole Pierce
cnicolepr@gmail.com

AMALGAM DIGITAL SET TO RELEASE TASH'S NEW ALBUM, "CONTROL FREEK", ON JUNE 30TH, 2009

April 28, 2009 - Amalgam Digital will be releasing Tash's new album "Control Freek" on June 30, 2009. Tash has signed onto Amalgam Digital, the digital powerhouse that also boasts a label with artists such as Joe Budden, Peedi Crakk, Kurious, and the Juggaknots, to release the sophomore effort, "Control Freek."

Tash is best known as a member of Tha Alkoholiks (previously known as ESP), with DJ E-Swift and J-Ro. Tha Alkoholiks released their debut release, "21 & Over" and went on to tour with Ice Cube. The freshman effort gained the group a following on their follow-up "Coast II Coast" and the single "Hip Hop Drunkies" featuring Ol' Dirty Bastard became Tha Alkaholiks most successful hit. The group went on to release "X.O. Experience" in 2001 and 2006's "Firewater."

The new album will be the follow-up to his solo debut album, "Rap Life" which was released in 1999 on Loud Records, with the popular hits "Rap Life" featuring Raekwon and "Bermuda Triangle." Key producers on "Control Freek" include fellow member of Tha Alkaholiks E-Swift, J-Wells of the Likwit Crew, and rising talent J Beam. Standout tracks include "How Hi Can U Get," featuring B-Real and produced by E-Swift, which Tash describes as "undeniable!"

This is what Tash has to say about his new album on Amalgam Digital:
"Amalgam was the right choice because they're on top of their technology game, true innovators. You gotta try something you never tried before to get different results! The real purpose of this album is to bring the fun back to hip hop! What I love about this album is that it's musical, there's a lot of passion and you hear it come through in every track.  There's something for everybody. If you liked Raplife you're gonna love Control Freek...Church!"

Tash's album "Control Freek" will be available on CD and digital format on June 30th 2009 with an additional bonus song when purchased on www.AmalgamDigital.com.

Tash "Control Freek" (Amalgam Digital) Tracklisting
1.    The Book Ch. 1
2.    Go West featuring Swift
3.    Get It featuring Del the Funky Homosapien
4.    How Hi Can U Get featuring B Real
5.    Wet Paint featuring Kokane
6.    Pull It Outcha Pocket
7.    Started With A Bang featuring Fameus
8.    Obama skit
9.    Push The Button featuring Khujo Goodie
10.    A Penny For My Thoughts featuring Samuel Christian
11.    We Do This… featuring King T, Knocturnal, J Beam
12.    Right/Wrong featuring J Ro & A. Jammali
13.    Bubble Up
14.    Closer
15.    Tony Touch Intro
16.    City's Out
17.    New Bikini
18.    Don't Wanna Kill U featuring King T, Styliztik Jones, Osin
19.    Liquor Store Run featuring J Ro, Montage One

Business #:        617.561.0924
E-Mail:             Tania.Celestin@AmalgamDigital.com

www.AmalgamDigital.com
www.myspace.com/AmalgamDigital

AMALGAM DIGITAL INC. – 2 NEPTUNE RD – EAST BOSTON, MA 02128-1454
Phone:(877) 469.2352 – Fax:(877) 469.2352 – info@AmalgamDigital.com

May Day at The Originators Store, A Cinco De Mayo Celebration

(Los Angeles, CA) The Originators Store will host a Cinco De Mayo celebration on Friday, May 1, from 7-10pm.  The celebration will include performances by DJ Goldfingers and DJ Don P. The event will be hosted by the legendary Recording Artist 2mex (Visionaries, Look Daggers). Proceeds from sales will benefit Art Share LA. Complimentary margaritas will be served. Several celebrities expected.

The Originators is the original clothing line committed to the education of the early years of hip-hop; honoring the DJs, MCs, Graffiti Artists, and B-Boys that helped pave its way. Founder Adam Bach started the line in 2004 in a small one-bedroom apartment in Los Angeles. The line honors such greats as The Cold Crush Brothers, The Rock Steady Crew, and Kurtis Blow amongst others.  The Originators is sold at retailers worldwide and can also be found online. For more information please visit www.TheOriginators.com

Art Share Los Angeles is a community arts incubator whose mission is to shape lives through art, education and community action. Operating out of a converted warehouse in the Arts District, Art Share offers free art classes with incredibly talented artists. With TEN years of established service to the community, Art Share has had inspiring results in creating a variety of programs that address educational and social needs by using the arts, counseling, mentoring and technology as tools for change. To learn more about Art Share LA please visit www.ArtShareLA.org

Friday, May 1, 7-10pm

The Originators Store (map)
142 N Hayworth Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90048

Media Inquiries & Talent:
Nicole Elieff
Nikki Ann PR
NikkiAnnPR@gmail.com
323-935-5516

AMALGAM DIGITAL TO RELEASE KURIOUS JORGE'S SOPHOMORE LP, "II" June 30th 2009

April 28, 2009 - Golden age fans of hip-hop will remember full page split advertisements in The Source Magazine for what was at the time two of Columbia's most promising hip-hop artists' debut albums. One half of the advertisement was Nas "Illmatic" and the other was for Kurious Jorge "A Constipated Monkey". Well now, everyone's favorite "Constipated Monkey" is back with a brand new album for 2009!  Kurious Jorge and Amalgam Digital are proud to present "II", Kurious' first studio album in over 14 years, which will be released on June 30, 2009. 

Hailing from 'Uptown' New York, Kurious is best known for his early-to-mid 1990's hits such as "Walk Like A Duck", "Uptown Sh*t", "I'm Kurious" and "A Mansion & A Yacht".  His debut album, "A Constipated Monkey", was released in 1994 to critical acclaim.  His association with Bobbito, Pete Nice (3rd Bass) and MF Doom (KMD) further cemented his folklore in underground circles worldwide

After a lengthy hiatus, Kurious signed to the Amalgam Digital label in 2007.  Amalgam re-released the classic "A Constipated Monkey" album later that year which included never-heard-before bonus demo tracks from the early 90s.  Kurious' new offering "II" features guest appearances from the likes of another Amalgam Digital signed artist, Max B, and reunites both MC Serch with Mf Doom for "Benneton" as well as regrouping with original posse members The Beatnuts who return a favor to the man who laced their chorus with the vocals "When I pop the trunk…hit the deck".

Stellar production is handled by heavywights in the beat game: Dame Grease, 88-Keys, Hi-Tek, V.I.C., Domingo and Yogi.  Songs such as "Animals & Horses", "Work It", and "From Up Under" prove that Kurious' lyrical skills and wit are still sharp as ever while the classic "Sittin' In My Car" pays homage to the original version by Slick Rick and Doug E. Fresh. 

The album "II" will be available on CD and digital format on June 30th 2009 with an additional bonus song when purchased on www.AmalgamDigital.com.
Kurious "II" (Amalgam Digital) Tracklisting
01.  Intro
02. Take What Is Given
03.  Back With VIC
04.  Work It
05.  Sittin' In My Car
06.  Drinks In The Air featuring: Vanessa Liftwig
07.  Animals and Horses featuring Kadi Amin
08.  Benetton featuring: MC Serch, MF Doom
09.  Rain On Me featuring: Co Campbell
10.  Wake Up featuring: Vanessa Liftwig
11.  Smiling
12.  Brand New Day featuring: Dave Dar (Bamboo Brothers)
13.  Mysterious featuring: Rell
14.  New Heights
15.  Back From Up Under featuring Max B
16.  Is This the End
17.  Prosperous featuring Co Campbell
18. BONUS: The Magician featuring Del The Funky Homosaphien

Check out the lead single video "Back From Up Under" ft. Max B Here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lyuuX_RZUZM

Also check out the promo video of Kurious & The Beatnuts here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4-d_VhlYHqY

Business #:        617.561.0924
E-Mail:             Tania.Celestin@AmalgamDigital.com

www.AmalgamDigital.com
www.myspace.com/AmalgamDigital

AMALGAM DIGITAL INC. – 2 NEPTUNE RD – EAST BOSTON, MA 02128-1454
Phone:(877) 469.2352 – Fax:(877) 469.2352 – info@AmalgamDigital.com

Masters of Krump and Buck Dancing Receive Exclusively Designed Shirt from Break the Chain Apparel

Renowned artists Tommy the Clown and Coolaid the Clown Join the Movement!

Los Angeles, CA. 29 April 2009 – When Krump and Buck dancing stars Tommy the Clown and Coolaid the Clown learned about the mission of Break the Chain® Apparel, they knew that the relationship was a fit: A company with a voice against violence and social issues, and two men who have saved the lives of thousands of young people across the Los Angeles area by mentoring them and teaching them to express their anger and aggression through dance, not gang-banging.

Coolaid created the slogan "Don't Bang, Just Buck" for the official Krump/Buck t-shirt, while Tommy gave input on color selection and overall look. Forty shirts were personally delivered to both Tommy and Coolaid so that their young dancers could have a new, fresh look for performances and dance battles.  "The kids just love the shirts," said Coolaid, whose crew of dancers immediately put them on for some impromptu photos.  Tommy's group of dancers were equally as excited, saying "This shirt is real, real nice. Thank you to Tammi Burns and Break the Chain® Apparel."

Break the Chain® Apparel  representative, Laurena Marrone Campos, delivered the shirts to and spent some time with both Tommy and Coolaid in Los Angeles. "These are two incredible men, she explains with great emotion. "They devote their time to helping kids who would otherwise be on the streets, selling drugs or failing in school. This is about much more than dance, Laurena explains, This is about saving lives and giving hope and a voice through dance and community to a segment of the population that society cannot or chooses not to help."

The next step in this unexpected but perfectly matched relationship is to work with Tommy and Coolaid to continue to spread the word about Break the Chain® Apparel by selling the "Don't Bang Just Buck" t-shirt online and introduce its program, Project Chain Reaction (PCR) to inner city schools.  In PCR, students come up with slogans such as "Make a stand against an angry hand" and "Meth = Death." With a slogan in mind, students will begin developing art work based on their social issue. The winning design is chosen and Break the Chain's professional graphic designer will work with the student to develop an edgy, eye-catching image screen-printed on t-shirts that will sell as the company's latest apparel design. Students have used this project to address verbal abuse, underage drinking issues, self-esteem and gang awareness. Many of these design concepts are underway right now and will be produced this spring.

Break the Chain® Apparel's CEO Tammi Burns describes her business as "ordinary people making positive changes in the lives of others by creating clothing with a voice that inspires social changes."

Break the Chain uses apparel as a tool to help fund social programs; a portion of the proceeds of all sales go directly to organizations that combat the social issues they address.

About Break the Chain® Apparel

Break the Chain® Apparel was founded in 2006 by domestic violence survivor Tammi Burns. Tammi formed a team of people who aspired to make positive changes in the lives of others by creating "clothing with a voice," clothing with messages that would inspire social change. Tammi's vision is twofold: to use apparel as a tool to help fund social programs, and to inspire change by making messages against violence and addiction in-style. "These messages speak so you don't have to," says Tammi. "It allows the person wearing the clothing to speak out while remaining non-invasive." Break the Chain® Apparel donates to a different nonprofit each month. For more information, visit www.breakthechainapparel.com or call CEO Tammi Burns at 503.859.5555.

# # #

Laurena Marrone Campos
http://www.gritpr.com

Twitter Everything Feed Missing Headlines

Due to having to post more than 5 releases in a half hour, the Twitter Everything feed will be missing a few of this evening's headlines.

BLEU MAGAZINE ANNOUNCES THE PROMOTION OF LENOX MAGEE AS EDITOR-in-CHIEF AND RAY CUNNINGHAM AS ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR OF BLEU MAGAZINE

(New York, NY – April 29, 2009), Bleu Magazine is proud to announce the promotion of Lenox Magee as the Editor-in-Chief of Bleu Magazine.  Magee served as the Editor-at-Large for Bleu Magazine's Winter '09 Issue with Jensen Atwood on the cover.  Bleu Magazine also announces the promotion of West Coast Editor Ray Cunningham who will now serve as the Entertainment Editor for Bleu Magazine and Ray's Bleu Juice. 

"I am thrilled to have chosen two gifted individuals to continue to take the Bleu Magazine brand to higher heights," says De'Von Christopher, Publisher of Bleu Magazine.  "Lenox is an amazing writer and I truly respect his journalistic journey and Ray is one of those people that knows entertainment and knows who's who in entertainment and believes in Bleu, therefore, it was a no-brainer," he adds.

Lenox Magee is a graduate of Michigan State University, where he majored in journalism. While living in Rome, Magee produced and broadcasted a story on World AIDS Day for Vatican Radio, making him one of the first African-Americans to broadcast from the Papal state - which was broadcasted all over the world. Also, while studying in South Africa, Lenox researched news stories for the Mail & Guardian Newspaper.  In addition to being Editor-in-Chief for Bleu, Magee is the Arts & Entertainment Editor for N'DIGO Magapaper and Savoy Magazine and Music Editor for Monarch Magazine.  Magee has interviewed everyone from Beyonce to Robert Redford to Obama.  Particularly, John Legend, Lupe Fiasco, Jill Scott, Alicia Keys, Bill Clinton, Donell Jones and Chris Brown to name a few.
"I'm really excited to be apart of the Bleu family," he said. "Growing up, I tried searching for magazines that spoke to me, specifically, as a gay African American male. I never really found it until I came across Bleu. So, in a way, I've been searching for this magazine my entire life. And, I'm elated to have found it," said Magee.

Ray Cunningham, a nationally recognized gay media figure, has come along way since his semester ended and he became an alumni of BET's longest running reality series, College Hill back in 2006. Now a media-socialite and in the mix of everything LA, Ray has gone on to be featured on The Dr. Phil Show, Entertainment Weekly magazine, recently announced a book development deal with LOGO reality star DeMarco Majors and now getting into acting, landing a co-starring role on Maurice Jamal's new series Friends & Lovers.

"I still can't believe it's been a year already that I've been apart of the Bleu family. I can only thank De'Von for the opportunity for allowing me to work with a nationally published brand and giving me creative freedom to express my thoughts and opinions in the magazine and the blog. I'm excited to be the new Entertainment Editor! All I can say is, I put in work and let the results show!" he mentions.  

About BLEU Magazine

Bleu Magazine is a celebration of the urban man and his experiences, as expressed through fashion, entertainment, culture and music. We are a conduit for self expression and change for our readers who are trying to define and love who they are and what they aspire to be. Bleu entertains, inspires and most importantly affirms the lives of its readers while encouraging them to be authentic members of their society and the world.

BLEU MAGAZINE Digital - http://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/bleu/2009winter/

Contact:

Ra-Fael Blanco
VP Media Relations
2R's Entertainment & Media
646.326.4803 | TwoRsEnt@aol.com

The R&B singer/songwriter & producer TQ signs a management contract with Uptown Entertainment Europe

The company which recently signed the Outlawz for management throughout Europe has now sealed an existing cooperation and gained yet another member to the Uptown family. TQ with a style that sets him apart from the norm will be committing to several new projects under this agreement, which provides him with exclusive management services throughout Europe. TQ states that he is excited about this partnership and is looking forward to great things. The relationship will start off with him joining the Outlawz on a few dates on their "Tupac still breathing tour". Uptown Entertainment Europe's President Joe Anan states: We keep things real and felt an immediate synergy with this very talented artist. TQ is what many aspire to be, honest, straightforward, simply a person with high integrity that is capable to reflect exactly those character traits in his music.

Europe is already well aware of this artists talents, the hit "Westside" and his latest Album "Paradise", to be mentioned as the most prominent ones, followed immediately by his ability to turn the career of his fellow artists to platinum. This he has proven with the German R&B Singer Sarah Connor, whom has enjoyed great success ever since TQ's production "Let's get back to bed boy". We are anticipating the next Midas touch within the year 2009. Many more cutting edge projects are in the works so stay tuned to TQ.

TQ: http://www.myspace.com/TQOfficialSite

Uptown Entertainment Europe www.myspace.com/uptownentertainmenteurope

Press contact: melanie.sellers@googlemail.com

Living Legends The Grouch & Eligh Drop Debut LP

Debut on Billboard Top 200 chart at #186!

The Grouch and Eligh – Say G&E! – Legendary Music

Living Legends, The Grouch & Eligh, are pounding the digital pavement in celebration of the April 21st release of their debut collaboration, Say G&E!, The album, which is currently sitting pretty at #186 on the Billboard Top 200 after peaking at #3 on the iTunes Top Rap & Hip Hop charts, features a plethora of notable guest stars over the course of its 16 tracks, including Slug, Sage Francis, Gift of Gab, DJ Fresh, Mike Marshall, Pigeon John and more. To thank their fans for its ascension up the charts, Eligh has been chatting it up live on uStream.TV, where they can subscribe to his channel and follow him. Fans can also stalk both Grouch and Eligh via twitter, where Eligh is currently returning comments and accepting cookie donations.

In addition, the dynamic duo has released a star-studded, poker inspired video for the smooth cut, "All In." The clip features rappers Gift of Gab and the infamous Pigeon John, along with G&E in a sketchy, high stakes game of cards against profession poker player (and blonde bombshell) Lacey Jones.

Watch The New Video For The Grouch and Eligh's "All In" [Legendary Music]
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dIItEigwW8w

And in other Grouch and Eligh news, they've also recently launched a brand new, space-age application surrounding album stand-out "All In," (with the help of MXP4, hosted by playlive.fm) where fans can remix and play with the track in all its groove-heavy glory. Also available via the application is a sing along, karaoke-ready version of the cut, as well as tour dates, photos, videos and more.

Remix The Grouch & Eligh's "All In" Via Their Official Application:
http://www.playlive.fm/ecover/mxp4/grouchandeligh/

Chat Live With Eligh On uStream.TV:
http://www.ustream.tv/channel/elightv

Follow Grouch and Eligh On Twitter:
http://twitter.com/therealeligh
http://twitter.com/therealgrouch

"Say G&E!" Tracklisting:

01. Intro (feat. Mystic)

02. Say G&E!

03. Push On (Push Up)

04. Old Souls (feat. Blu)

05. BOOM (feat. Slug)

06. Denial

07. I Know You Wanna Feel

08. Teach Me The Way

09. All In (feat. Gift of Gab / Pigeon John)

10. Do It Again (feat. DJ Fresh)

11. Rivers Run Dry

12. No Flowers (feat. Paris Hayes)

13. Comin' Up (feat. Mistah FAB)

14. Worried About The World (feat. Mike Marshall / Sage Francis)

15. Sign of the Times (feat. Mark Bell)

................................................

Online Contact:
Kim Trick / The Orchard
kimberly@theorchard.com / 212.300.2834

SMIRNOFF SIGNATURE MIX SERIES PRESENTS "I Got Cha Opin' '09 (Smirnoff Signature Mix)" by Buckshot + Kardinal Offishall

"I Got Cha Opin '09 (Smirnoff Signature Mix)" by Buckshot + Kardinal Offishall, the third and final song released from this year's Smirnoff Signature Mix Series, is now downloadable for FREE at http://www.SmirnoffSignatureMixSeries.com.

The Smirnoff Signature Mix Series is part of the brand's ongoing commitment to foster and promote both established and emerging musical talent. This is the second installment of the acclaimed program, designed to bring together respected artists in the hip hop community to recreate clearly original versions of iconic hip hop songs with a newly-mixed interpretation.

Buckshot teamed up with Kardinal Offishall to put an original spin on his memorable underground hit, "I Got Cha Opin." Also in the mix, legendary artist Nas teamed up with Marsha Ambrosius, formerly of Floetry, to rework his Grammy-nominated single "If I Ruled the World"; and Nice & Smooth joined musical forces with Pac Div to create a new interpretation of "Funky For You".

The previous available download, "Funky For You '09 (Smirnoff Signature Mix)" by Nice & Smooth and Pac Div, is still available on the site. Today marks the debut of "I Got Cha Opin '09 (Smirnoff Signature Mix)" by Buckshot + Kardinal Offishall, and be sure to keep checking the site for exclusive videos and content, and the other singles.

To download the tracks for free, http://www.SmirnoffSignatureMixSeries.com

And though we want you to download the track, please make sure you title the song correctly:

"I Got Cha Opin '09 (Smirnoff Signature Mix)" by Buckshot + Kardinal Offishall

STREAMS:

http://h.zeitbyte.com/o1/cornerstone/smirnoff/i_got_cha_opin.asx
http://h.zeitbyte.com/o1/cornerstone/smirnoff/i_got_cha_opin.mov
http://h.zeitbyte.com/o1/cornerstone/smirnoff/i_got_cha_opin.ram

Contact:
Diego Vargas
Cornerstone Promotion
diego@cornerstonepromotion.com