Rashid Hadee – Chop Not Screwed Vol.1: 808′s & Hadee

July 31, 2009 By

Honest Management presents the latest mixtape opus by the incomparable Rashid Hadee entitled Chopped Not Screwed Vol.1: 808's & Hadee (link below). Known as the go to producer of Chicago when you want that good ole soulful boom bap, Rashid Hadee has decided to pay homage to the home team on the first installment of his Chopped Not Screwed mixtape series. With lyricism that has garnered as much love and respect as his production Rashid Hadee shares with you his interpretation of an album he simply feels is honest (no pun intended). If you wonder why he chose 808's to "chop not screw" instead of one of the more openly loved releases from Kanye's college themed trilogy, Hadee will simply tell you "because 808's & Heartbreak is pure genius!" Most would believe he's on an obvious hometown bias trip but the commonalities of both artists are evident as well as the struggle so as a producer/rapper Hadee feels he relates to as well as understands the mind of Mr. West.

Chopped Not Screwed keeps the features to a minimum, sharing mic time with a couple of members from his Chapter 13 crew (Augustine & Melatone), Decay of The Molemen and Chicago veterans Pugs Atomz and The Primeridian. Rashid Hadee has produced entire projects for internationally respected pioneering Chicago acts Abstract Mindstate, Thaione Davis and the aforementioned Pugs Atomz as well as his own debut Neblina Records release entitled Dedication but Chopped Not Screwed Vol.1: 808's & Hadee is about the artistic expression of the producer and the rapper. For more on Rashid Hadee, visit: www.myspace.com/rashidhadee.

Download Link For Chopped Not Screwed Vol.1: 808's & Hadee:

http://usershare.net/1eaqque5jyqy

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Media Contact:
Greg Lewis
Honest Management LLC
773.256.9231
honestmgnt@gmail.com

www.myspace.com/honestmanagement
www.youtube.com/honestmanagement

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MTV Celebrates Its 28th Birthday by Remembering Michael Jackson

July 31, 2009 By

Tune In on Saturday, August 1st for Three Never-Before-Seen MJ Tribute Shows Featuring Commentary From Diddy, Teddy Riley, Akon and More

NEW YORK– (July 31, 2009) On Saturday, August 1st, MTV will celebrate its 28th birthday by giving Michael Jackson fans the ultimate present – three all-new tribute shows about the pop superstar. Viewers will see a mix of interviews, music videos and more about the artist throughout the day.

This historic event kicks off at noon ET/PT with the world premiere of "Michael Jackson's Human Nature." This half hour special will feature candid stories from the pop icon's friends and colleagues about Michael Jackson the human being, rather than the entertainer. Jackson touched many lives through his music and this show will tell the stories of the many people he impacted directly.

Every celebration needs some Michael Jackson hits, so MTV is giving viewers 90 minutes of MJ's most popular videos as decided by their number of streams on mtv.com. "Michael Jackson's Top 10 Video Countdown" (12:30PM ET/PT) will also feature facts and trivia about each video, as well as rare interview footage of Michael discussing his hit singles.

At 2PM, MTV will present the world premiere of "Michael Jackson's Influence on Music," an hour-long special featuring a collection of the top videos from the many artists who have been influenced by the King of Pop. From Justin Timberlake to Usher, MTV viewers will be treated to the hits inspired by Michael Jackson. As an added birthday bonus to viewers, MTV will also feature streaming messages from artists remembering Michael Jackson, along with exclusive interviews about the impact Jackson had on their music and their lives.

Michael's mark was left on the world of dance as well as music, so MTV is topping off the celebration with an encore presentation of "America's Best Dance Crew – Michael Jackson's Thriller" at 3PM. In this special episode of ABDC, dance crews choreographed their own moves to tracks from Jackson's "Thriller" album to celebrate its 25th anniversary.

About MTV
MTV is the dynamic, vibrant experiment at the intersection of music, creativity and youth culture. For over 27 years, MTV has evolved, challenged the norm, and detonated boundaries — giving each new generation a creative outlet and voice that entertains, informs and unites on every platform and screen. On-air, MTV is the number one rated full-day ad-supported cable network for P12-24. Online, MTV.com grew a healthy +9% from 1Q09, averaging 23.6M unique visitors for the second quarter of 2009. The site continues to grow video content streams, up significantly from 1Q09 by +15%, generating a whopping 262.2M streams in Q209, a +7% increase from the same time period last year. And MTV's successful sibling networks MTV2, mtvU and MTV Tr3s each deliver unprecedented customized content, super-serving music fans, college students and young American Latinos like no one else. MTV is part of MTV Networks, a unit of Viacom (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B), one of the world's leading creators of programming and content across all media platforms. Wanna know more? Come on in… www.mtvpress.com.

Contacts:
Tom Biro
MTV Press
862.485.0711
Tom.Biro@mtvstaff.com

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British Music Experience to Host Iconic Michael Jackson Warhol Portrait

July 31, 2009 By

LONDON, July 31/PRNewswire/ –

- Portrait to be Shown for Three Days Only Before Returning to The States

This Thursday 6th August the British Music Experience, the interactive exhibition of popular music situated within The O2, will display Andy Warhol's (Green) Michael Jackson portrait. The British Music Experience will be the only European venue to host the 1984 portrait before it returns to New York to go under the hammer. For just three days, the piece commissioned to celebrate the world record breaking sales of the King of Pop's Thriller album, will be added to the British Music Experience's collection.

The auction of the portrait will start with an opening bid of $800,000 – the average auction figure reached for a comparable Warhol portrait in recent years is $17 million. In the past the top price for a Warhol picture at auction is $71.7 million for 'Car Crash', and the top price for a Warhol portrait $28 million for 'Lemon Marilyn' – both sold at Christies in New York in 2007.

Paul Lilley, British Music Experience Curator, said: "Michael Jackson's influence on the world of pop is unparalleled. This is a perfect chance for us to give our visitors a once in a life time opportunity before the portrait disappears from the public eye into a private collection."

Janet Lehr, partner at the Vered Gallery, agents for the seller of the Jackson portrait, added: "This Andy Warhol portrait brings together the uncontested King of Pop Art with the uncontested King of Pop. The portrait was painted at the height of their careers and is a celebration of two of the great talents in global cultural history."

The British Music Experience is a combination of cutting edge audio-visual technology and the most coveted music memorabilia of all time, culminating in the creation of one of Britain's most compelling attractions. It enables visitors to trace musical trends through the decades, learn about music's influence on art, fashion and politics and allow visitors to download music from the British Music Experience archive. For the genuine musical experience members of the public can visit the Gibson Interactive Studio, a fully integrated space within the exhibition where they can play various Gibson guitars, Baldwin pianos and Slingerland drums. There is also a full public and educational programme with workshops, lectures, master-classes and concerts.

PORTRAIT DETAILS:

    ANDY WARHOL (Green) Michael Jackson 1984
    A UNIQUE WORK by ANDY WARHOL
    Medium: Synthetic polymer paint and silkscreen inks on canvas
    Year of Work:1984
    Size:30 x 26 inches 76.2 x 66 cm
    Signed.
    This work is stamped twice by the Estate of Andy Warhol and the Andy
    Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, Inc., and numbered twice
    P050.464 on the overlap.

PORTRAIT EXHIBITION HISTORY: Rio de Janeiro, Centro Cultural Banco do Brasil, Warhol, October – December 1999. Kochi, The Museum of Art; Tokyo, The Bunkamura Museum of Art; Umeda-Osaka, Daimaru Museum; Hiroshima City Museum of Contemporary Art; Kawamura Memorial Museum of Art; Nagoya City Art Museum; Niigata City Art Museum, Andy Warhol, February 2000 – February 2001. Las Vegas, Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art, Andy Warhol Celebrities, February – September 2003.

Notes to Editors

A picture accompanying this release is available through the PA Photowire. It can be downloaded from http://www.pa-mediapoint.press.net or viewed at http://www.mediapoint.press.net or http://www.prnewswire.co.uk.

Source: The British Music Experience

Lucy Ellison, Number: +44(0)208-463-2572, E-mail: lucy.ellison@aegworldwide.co.uk

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EZO MAGAZINE FEATURES Candid Interview and Photo Shoot with the BROOKLYN BOMBER RED CAFE

July 31, 2009 By

Dual Cover Features DAY N NITE RAPPER KID CUDI
Adrienne Bailon Discusses Life from a Cheetah Girl to a Full Grown Cub
Terry Kennedy Gets Physical and Talks about his Skateboard Grind
DJ Saigon Confesses about Her Fetish for Music, Shoes, & White Boys
Green Lantern Gives the Green Light on Green Entertainment
Welcome to Paradise with the Paradiso Girls
Pacific Division Turns the Tides on West Coast Rap
EZO's Profile's High Rizer: Rye Rye

July 30, 2009 – EZO Magazine, the curator of artists within the music, fashion, and photography realm, will feature the forthcoming artists who will bring a different attitude to the entertainment neighborhood.  In the second issue, EZO Magazine has taken the opportunity to present the new kids on the block who have defeated the odds and rose to the top with their talents despite their trials and tribulations.

Breaking into the music industry is never easy and many artists can validate the blood, sweat, and tears that are sacrificed by an individual or group for the ultimate goal of radio play.   In today's age with the contribution of the World Wide Web, the portal of opportunity poses as a gift and a curse.  With over 200,000 daily uploads on YouTube, it is easy for artists to get lost in shuffle of airwaves and live streams.  EZO raps with "cover boy" Red Cafe on how he has beaten the odds to become an established veteran in the rap game.  Red Cafe has pushed his mixtape hustle to the mainstream arena, and EZOgot the Brooklyn Bomber to dish his recipe on the origins of his name, his music game, and his fantasy with Megan Fox and Halle Berry.

Cleveland native and Kanye companion, Kid Cudi, will also grace the dual cover the second issue.  EZO illuminates both sides of the "Day N' Nite" artist, sheds some light on Cudi's musical inspiration, and captures his thoughts on his highly anticipated album "Man on the Moon."

With all of the pretty faces out in Hollywood, you have to do more than sing and dance to get ahead of the game. Adrienne Bailon, formerly of the R&B trio 3LW, talks about her ride through the musical safari with the Cheetah Girls and her new ventures at the tender age of 25.  In this issue of EZO Magazine, Adrienne gets real and discusses her love for music, acting, and her private life being exposed.  The MTV VJ also gives EZO the dish on her reality series taping and that she wants the world to see that she is "a regular down to earth girl."

Other highlights in the second issue of EZO Magazine include interviews with Terry Kennedy, DJ Green Lantern, DJ Miss Saigon, Paradiso Girls, Pacific Division, Baltimore Babe Rye Rye, and photography by Andrey Razumovsky.  EZO Magazine's second edition is now available at your local stands.

The August issue of EZO Magazine is available NOW! And be sure to check out www.EZOBASE.com

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About EZO Magazine:
Founded in 2008, EZO Magazine is a quarterly publication that strives to entertain its readers with content that embodies the "EZO LIFESTYLE."
What is the EZO Lifestyle? EZO represents true talent, unique artwork, and original swag. EZO is a fresh spin of the average hip-hop magazine mixed with enlightenment on politics, street to couture fashions, and aesthetic artwork. Are you EZO?

For Press and Media Inquires:
Mecca Moore :   Mecca@SaucyPR.com  
Tiffany Minott:   Tiffany@SaucyPR.com

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6th Annual Black Family Reunion

July 31, 2009 By

Feat. Tiara Wiles // Electrik Red // Whiz Khalifa
Mellon Park – Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
11am – 7pm

Tiara Wiles is coming home!!!

On Saturday, August 1, 2009 at 5pm in Mellon Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Tiara Wiles will join Wiz Khalifa, Electrik Red and Boaz to headline the 6th Annual Black Family Reunion. Tiara Wiles will be performing songs from her acclaimed debut mixtape "This Is Tiara"
and her upcoming Ep "Spaceship Cadillac".

Fresh off of his performance at Noisemakers as well as international dates with Talib Kweli, Black Milk and Idle Warship, renowned drummer Daru Jones will be joining Tiara Wiles as she introduces Pittsburgh to her unique brand of electro-pop music.

In celebration of tomorrow's performance in Pittsburgh, enjoy a brand new unreleased record by Tiara Wiles entitled "Doin' Me" > http://www.zshare.net/audio/63427048d975594e/ – enjoy and share!

6th Annual Black Family Reunion
@ Mellon Park
11am – 7pm
6601 5th Avenue
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Doin' Me [Explicit] – Tiara Wiles (Unreleased)
http://www.zshare.net/audio/63427048d975594e/

–
Michael "Mic Sean" Spence, Esq.
Noisemakers, LLC
Soul Rebel NYC
p. 718.581.3164
e. mspence@soulrebelmedia.com
t. @micseannyc

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Government of Canada Renews Canada Music Fund and Increases Investment in Digital and International Market Development

July 31, 2009 By

MONTREAL, QUEBEC–(Marketwire – July 31, 2009) – The Honourable James Moore, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages, today announced that the Government of Canada is further ensuring stability for the arts by renewing the Canada Music Fund with an annual investment of $27.6 million over five years.

Minister Moore also underscored that the government is changing the structure of the Canada Music Fund in order to reduce the administrative burden and increase the visibility of Canadian music on digital platforms and in international markets.

"The music industry generates billions of dollars' worth of economic activity every year. Our Government is proud to offer greater stability in these uncertain economic times by stabilizing resources dedicated to Canadian music, while helping maintain thousands of jobs," said Minister Moore.

"We are also ensuring that a wide variety of Canadian music is accessible on multiple platforms, increasing the reach of our artists both in Canada and abroad," added Minister Moore.

The Canada Music Fund is administered by the Department of Canadian Heritage in partnership with MUSICACTION, FACTOR, the SOCAN Foundation, and Library and Archives Canada.

"We are fortunate to have strong leadership and vision from our current government, which recognizes the importance of supporting sustainable business models and believes in the cultural component and how it weaves itself into the overall Canadian identity," said Heather Ostersag, President and CEO of FACTOR.

"As president of MUSICACTION and vice-president of Astral Media Radio, allow me to congratulate you, Mr. Minister, on the confidence you are displaying in the Canada Music Fund. This announcement is even more essential, as it comes at a time when the record industry's business model is being questioned," said Pierre Rodrigue, President of MUSICACTION.

"This funding is essential in allowing artists to continue to create and to ensure continuity in Canadian arts and culture," said musician Boom Desjardins. "Thank you to the Government of Canada for having confidence in your artists and believing in the Canadian music industry."

This announcement is part of a series of initiatives undertaken by the Government of Canada to ensure the financial stability and digital shift of Canada's arts and culture sector.

For more information, visit the following websites:

- Canada Music Fund: www.canadianheritage.gc.ca/pgm/fmusc-cmusf/index-eng.cfm

- FACTOR: www.factor.ca

- MUSICACTION: www.musicaction.ca

- SOCAN Foundation: www.socanfoundation.ca

BACKGROUNDER

FUNDING TO THE CANADA MUSIC FUND

The Canada Music Fund is the Government of Canada's main support program for Canadian music. Its objectives are to enhance Canadians' access to a wide range of Canadian music, increase the opportunities available for Canadian music artists and entrepreneurs, and ensure that Canadian music artists and entrepreneurs have the skills, know-how, and tools to succeed in a global and digital environment.

Main elements of today's announcement

- Sustained funding – The federal investment in the Canada Music Fund will be maintained at current levels, with $9.85 million per year in supplemental funding being extended through 2014-2015. The program will support the production and marketing of a wide range of music by emerging and established Canadian artists. The Fund's total budget will be $27.6 million annually.

- Streamlining – The number of components will be reduced from seven to five, with current support to Canadian Musical Diversity (CMD) and Support to Sector Associations being reallocated to the remaining components. This will result in the elimination of overlap in program delivery, a reduction of the administrative burden currently placed on a number of applicants, and better targeting of public funds to emerging priority activities.

- Reallocated funding – Funding from the CMD component will be redirected to priority activities as follows:

Digital market development ($900,000) – A portion of the reallocated funds will be targeted toward expanding markets for Canadian artists through digital distribution for the marketing and sale of music in Canada and abroad. This will support business-to-business initiatives, including projects that assist Canadian music entrepreneurs to connect with online music retailers.

International market development ($500,000) – The remaining reallocated funds will help Canadian artists enter new markets by connecting them with music buyers from around the world. Increased investment in international showcases will help Canadian artists book tours, sign with foreign labels, and obtain publishing deals, further diversifying their sources of revenue.

- Expanded eligibility – The Fund's eligibility will be expanded to industry players who are well positioned to assist artists in this time of change. Expanding eligibility to professionals, such as managers and digital distributors, will stimulate innovation and facilitate the development of business opportunities resulting from digital technologies.

Implementation

- Implementation of the renewed funding and changes to the existing program structure will be done by April 1, 2010.

- Applicant guides for components administered by Canadian Heritage will be available well in advance of the 2010-2011 application deadlines.

DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY AND THE CANADIAN MUSIC INDUSTRY

The Canada Music Fund will enhance support to digital initiatives to encourage innovation and expand markets for Canadian music artists through digital platforms.

- Digital technologies transcend borders, open markets, and increase competition for music businesses. CD sales are declining as consumers turn to file sharing and social networking sites to discover, access, and consume music.

- In Canada, revenues from music sales have declined 42 percent since 2001. While digital sales recorded significant growth in that period, this increase does not compensate for declining physical sales. In 2008, digital downloads represented 18 percent of music sales in Canada, compared with 32 percent in the United States. (Source: International Federation of the Phonographic Industry, ADISQ)

- Music industry business models are changing. Businesses that were once largely concerned with sales of physical formats need to diversify their revenue streams (for instance, through live music and merchandising) and use digital models (including online stores, subscriptions, over-the-air mobile downloads, and streaming) to promote and sell their content.

- Promoting and selling music online is essential to open markets for Canadian music. Our music entrepreneurs and artists must ensure not only that their content is available digitally, but also that it is highly visible to aid its discovery among the wealth of content online. No less than 53 percent of Canadian Internet users reported in 2008 that they could not easily find music by Canadian artists online. (Source: Decima Research)

This news release is available on the Internet at www.canadianheritage.gc.ca under Media Room.

For more information, please contact
Office of the Minister of Canadian Heritage
and Official Languages
Deirdra McCracken – Director of Communications
819-997-7788
deirdra.mccracken@pch.gc.ca

or

Canadian Heritage
Media Relations
819-994-9101
1-866-569-6155

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Research and Markets: 2009 Trendology: U.S. CD, Record & Tape Stores

July 31, 2009 By

July 31, 2009, DUBLIN–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/c03caa/2009_trendology_u) has announced the addition of the "2009 Trendology: U.S. CD, Record & Tape Stores" report to their offering.

The 2009 Trendology report on the U.S. CD, Record & Tape Stores industry characterizes the industry in three descriptive methods: qualitative analysis, quantitative data and lists of major industry players. The written analysis includes financial issues, technology issues, human resources issues, supplier issues, consumer issues, government regulations, global factors, major industry news highlights, major earnings and profit reports, major mergers and acquisitions, and our exclusive industry SWOT analysis (industry internal strengths, internal weaknesses, external opportunities and external threats). Along with the trend analysis, quantitative data includes five-year trends (2006-2010) on number of establishments, industry and number of employees.

This data is developed through Trendologys economic model using regression analysis based on historical industry trend data. Forecasts are available for 2010. Quantitative data for current year 2009 is provided for the U.S., 50 U.S. states, and 900 metro areas. The report also lists up to ten of the industrys major players, their current sales and stock symbol (for public companies). Color charts and graphs run throughout the report to highlight trends and are ready for presentations and displays. Links to Internet sources in the report are useful for additional research and data gathering.

Industry Definition and Related Industries

NAICS 45122: Pre-recorded Tape, Compact Disc, and Record Stores.

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing new pre-recorded audio and video tapes, compact discs (CDs), and phonograph records.

Related Industries

    * Sound recording publishing
    * Sheet music publishing
    * Audio Video Production
    * Music Group & Artists

U.S. Census Categories NAICS 45122 – Record CD & Tape Stores is 100% comparable to SIC 5735 – Record CD & Tape Stores

Key Topics Covered:

Economic Outlook Scenario

    * Definitions
    * Estimated Number of Establishments
    * Estimated Industry Sales ($Millions)
    * Estimated Number of Employees

Industry Definition and Related Industries

    * Related Industries
    * U.S. Census Categories

SWOT Analysis

    * Internal Industry Strengths
    * Internal Industry Weaknesses
    * External Industry Opportunities
    * External Industry Threats

Written Analysis

    * Financial/Industry Statistics
    * Human Resources
    * Inputs/Suppliers
    * Consumers/Demand
    * Government Regulations
    * Technology
    * Environmental
    * Global Situation
    * Mergers & Acquisitions
    * Earnings & Profits
    * Executives News
    * Forecasts

5-Year Trends

    * Estimated Number of Establishments
    * Estimated Industry Sales ($Millions)
    * Estimated Number of Employees

Major Industry Players

    * 2008 U.S. States – Estimated Number of Establishments
    * 2008 U.S. States – Estimated Industry Sales ($Millions)
    * 2008 U.S. States – Estimated Number of Employees
    * 2008 U.S. Metropolitan Areas – Estimated Number of Establishments
    * 2008 U.S. Metropolitan Areas – Estimated Industry Sales ($Millions)
    * 2008 U.S. Metropolitan Areas – Estimated Number of Employees

Definitions and Terms

For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/c03caa/2009_trendology_u

Contacts

Research and Markets
Laura Wood
Senior Manager
Fax from USA: 646-607-1907
Fax from rest of the world: +353-1-481-1716
press@researchandmarkets.com

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Goodie Mob Reunites for ‘Remember Atlanta’ Performance – Tickets on Sale Saturday August 1st

July 31, 2009 By

Shameless Plug Presents One Night Only Goodie Mob Reunion at the Masquerade Music Park

ATLANTA, GA – July 31, 2009 – Shameless Plug Promotions today announced a one-night only Goodie Mob reunion performance at the Masquerade in Atlanta on Saturday September 19, 2009. Doors open at 7:00 pm. Tickets for 'Remember Atlanta' go on sale Saturday, August 1st through Ticketmaster.

"The Goodie Mob Reunion is something we have collectively talked about doing for a long time. The people have called for it, and with the state of the union the way it is, the time is right," said Cee-Lo Green.

The highly anticipated show is expected to be the highlight of the hip hop community's concert events this year and will feature other members of the Dungeon family.

"This show means a lot to the people of Atlanta," said Jabari Graham, one-fourth of the do-no-wrong new events group, Shameless Plug Promotions. "I grew up in Atlanta back when Dungeon and La Face were doing their thing. We knew this reunion show has been in the works for years, so to be a part of making this concert happen is just remarkable for us. For so long, Atlanta has been labeled as swag or crunk, so a lot of acts may feel they shouldn't make a stop here. We know ATL is more than that and we're out to prove it."

Shameless Plug Promotions, has already made a name for itself by bringing some of the hottest and hardest-to-get acts to the city, performing in some of the most talked about shows. The group recently brought Devin the Dude to Atlanta and produced the highly successful Drake concert at the Loft that sold out within five hours off the strength of Facebook and Twitter updates. Local celebrities Jermaine Dupri, Trey Songz and Usher turned out for the concert, with Songz and Usher giving impromptu performances.

About Goodie Mob
Goodie Mob is a hip hop act based in Atlanta, GA. Members Cee-Lo (Thomas Callaway) Khujo (Willie Knighton, Jr.), T-Mo Goodie (Robert Barnett) and Big Gipp (Cameron Gipp) founded the group in 1995. The act's name is a "backcronym" meaning, "the GOOD DIE Mostly Over Bulls–t". Its members were all born in Atlanta and the group was part of the original Dungeon Family, a collective which includes OutKast and P.A. Cee-Lo is now recording in collaboration with DJ Danger Mouse and Gnarls Barkley. Big Gipp has collaborated with several other Dungeon Family members and T-Mo and Khjo are a part of The Lumberjacks.

About Shameless Plug Promotions
A complete booking and events production group designed to serve as cultural curators for Atlanta, bringing the most sought-after acts to perform in the city's hottest venues. Shameless Plug's mission is to make Atlanta a key destination for top and emerging acts to connect with fans by producing successful shows that audiences want … and need to see.

Media contact:
jennifer@jajonesconsulting.com
404-272-2641

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World Premier of Joystick Madness and The Coolest BBOI Stance to Drop in August

July 31, 2009 By

Brooklyn, NY, July, 31 2009 – The wait is almost over. Brooklyn based MC Wordspit will officially release his much anticipated EP entitled, 'The Coolest BBOI Stance', on Aug. 2. The first single off the album, 'Joystick Madness', will be released and available for download on Aug. 3 with the video debuting on Aug. 10.

To gear up for the video and album release, the entire month of August will be packed with special performances and events. Wordspit will be kicking it all off on Saturday, Aug. 1 at 12:00 a.m. with a live Ustream broadcast debuting his new website, WordspitWasHere.com, as well as discussing the inspiration behind the album and album art.

Aug. 1    Live Ustream Broadcast
Aug. 3    Release of Joystick Madness via Usershare
Aug. 8    Triple L Society Presents: "Summer High"
Aug. 9    Joystick Madness Video Release Event
Aug. 10    Official release of Joystick Madness Video
Aug. 11    Save Darfur
Aug. 13    Hip Hop at Voodoo
Aug. 19    FRSH Pulp Live at Wealthy Hostage
Aug. 24    The Coolest BBOI Stance Release Party

For more information about Wordspit, events and performances, visit http://www.yowordspit.com or contact David Hamilton, davidjhamilton@mac.com. Event Details for the video and album release events will be released at a later date.

About Wordspit

Don't be fooled by his appearance. Whether rockin' two French braids or dubi wrap and a smile, Wordspit is a beast on the mic with a force that can only be derived from the streets of East New York. Hailing from the borough that has birthed some of the best rappers to put pen to paper and mouth to mic, Wordspit holds his own with ease. Citing Canibus, Jay-Z  and Nas as influences, his lyrical style mirrors their greatness while allowing the essence of who he is as an M.C. to out shine the competition. His artistic delivery is so amazingly illustrated, that it has earned him a place on the URB.com Next 1000 Top Mover List and features on TheSource.com and in Bleu Magazine.

For more information visit: http://www.yowordspit.com

Contact: Davidjhamilton@mac.com

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Auditions for “Lessons on the A Train”, Play by the Downtown Urban Theater Festival

July 31, 2009 By

Lessons on the A Train by the Downtown Urban Theater Festival
A short play to be performed in New York City area high schools

AUDITION INFORMATION:
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
By appointment only (10:00am to 1:00pm)
Joria Productions
260 West 36th Street, 3rd Floor (between 7th and 8th Avenues)
Manhattan, New York 10018

NEEDS:
One female actress/dancer (18-35) who looks 17 years old
One male dancer (18 –35 years old) skilled in hip hop dance

ROLES AVAILABLE:
LYRIA – a female senior in high school of Albanian descent; she is cool and hip; hip hop dancer
DANCER – hip hop dancer with some light acting

Nonunion with compensation of $100 for each performance and $50 for each rehearsal

Projected Rehearsal Period:  September 21 through October 8, 2009 (Monday through Thursday during the day) – total of 12 rehearsals

Projected Performance Period:  October 14 through November 20, 2009 (Monday through Friday during the day) – approximately 15 to 20 performances

Email resume and photo to mnewell@arcos-ny.com

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