MyCypher.com Online Community Goes Live

July 31, 2009 By

MyCypher Inc. launches first-ever online community powered by VOIP

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) July 31, 2009 — MyCypher.com, this week, announced the launch of its global online Hip Hop community which is powered by VOIP (voice over Internet Protocol). The launch signifies the first of a three-pronged approach, connecting rappers, MCs, poets and fans worldwide: an online community and blog network, relevant videos and sponsorship of live events.

About MyCypher

The term "cypher" (also commonly spelled "cipher") derives from an ancient Arabic term "cifra". While the common meaning of this term has to do with a method of writing and a combination of letters, numbers, or symbols, in hip-hop circles, it refers to the combination of rhymes and impromptu lyrical compositions (a.k.a "freestyles") that come together to form a complex story or narrative.

MyCypher.com allows users to create these narratives online via a unique community that allows them to record and upload their rhymes and freestyles via toll free phone calls, VOIP, or an online microphone. The uploads post immediately to any of the virtual "cyphers" within the community and other members can listen, respond, and comment in real time. The result is a virtual hip-hop narrative, constantly being developed and critiqued, in real time.

In addition to member interactivity, MyCypher features a variety of original content including an expansive video library and a blog network. Currently in development is a woodshedding of the global connective capabilities to ensure that the network includes its true audience – true fans of hip-hop – despite their geographic location.

About the MyCypher Video Network:

MyCypher will introduce, on July 31st, 2009, its first online video series, "Hip Hop Worldwide". The series will focus on the travels of three American hip-hop artists: Bobbito Garcia (DJ), Toni Blackman (Rapper), and Nobody Famous (Producer). The series features music, interviews, and behind the scenes footage of the three artists as they toured Brazil's hip-hop communities in Rio de Janeiro and Salvador, Bahia in Brazil.

About the MyCypher Blog Network:

The MyCypher Blog Network consists of five blogs: Set To Blow, Global Hotness, She Can Flow, Beats & Ballots, and Fresh Baked Goodness. Set To Blow is a blog about up and comers in the game and features exclusive audio tracks and video from shows and events from LA and across the country. She Can Flow is a blog that focuses on female MCs and regularly introduces the world to up and coming female talent as well as discussing the current state of the female artist in the hip hop community. Global Hotness is the blog for the international audience and those interested in more than what is in their backyard. The blog features artists from around the world and has guest bloggers that frequent its pages. Beats and Ballots is the political blog and attempts to blend the world of hip hop with the political landscape. Finally, Fresh Baked Goodness speaks on everything from a hip-hop perspective, from current events to random events.

For more information, contact Jeremy White, CMO, MyCypher at 323.377.5388

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ProHipHop: Joell Ortiz’ Food For Thought, Black Eyed Peas Break Boyz II Men’s Record

July 30, 2009 By

ProHipHop posts for Thursday, July 30:

Joell Ortiz: Food For Thought Video

Singles: Black Eyed Peas Break Chart Run Record

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BARAK RELEASES SLUM VILLAGE, PROCLAIMS “VILLA MANIFESTO” ONE OF THE BEST ALBUMS EVER MADE

July 30, 2009 By

After a long leave from the group, Baatin has returned home. Lyrically brilliant as ever and as only they can, Slum Village has once again created a collection of music that both moves your feet and soothes your soul. From their new CD "Villa Manifesto," scheduled for release September 22, 2009, Slum Village will begin their journey with their new single "Cloud 9" featuring Marsha Ambrosius (Producer: FOCUS, Executive Producer: Young RJ).

Along the journey listeners will find the unique sound of Macy Gray, featured on "Love and Misery," and the smooth sound of Colin Munro on "FASTER." This CD is a labor of love, with Young RJ overseeing the project, the return of "Baatin" and the single mindedness of T-3 to give fans their best. The result is one of the best albums Slum Village has ever made. Combining the talents of producers Hi-Tek, Mr. Porter, Madlib, Pete Rock, Young RJ, and FOCUS, Jared "Villa Manifesto" is sure to please.

Slum Village will be distributed digitally through IODA, one of the largest digital distributors of independent music. Commenting on their release, Adam Rabinovitz, IODA's Vice President of Marketing, said, "Slum Village is the perfect example of how digital distribution can revive the profile of a truly great group after a long hiatus. IODA has already secured top level placements at retailers like Amazon, eMusic, MySpace and Verizon, ensuring new and old fans alike will know that Slum Village are back with one of their best records yet."

Independent powerhouse Barak Records is currently slated to release several projects in the late summer and fall of 2009. Four of the most highly anticipated projects are Slum Village's "Villa Manifesto," September 22, Rapper Big Pooh "Dirty Pretty Things" October 13th, the first solo CD by Slum Village's "T-3" "Night Gallery" October 31st and the first solo release from sought after producer Young RJ producer of Slum Village, Rapper Big Pooh, De La Soul, Young Buck, Lloyd Banks, 50 Cent and many more, titled "SMOKE AND MIRRORS" release date November 30th. Barak is launching her sister label Barak Soul, releasing RJ's Latest Arrival's Greatest Hits along with other soul artists, spring of 2010.

Barak Records, founded in 1998, is an independent record label built on integrity and a visionary style of music production of Young RJ, son of RJ Rice, For over a decade, Barak Records has worked methodically behind the scenes, building what has become one of the Midwest's most respected enclaves. From releasing over six Slum Village projects (Fantastic Vol. 1, Fantastic Vol. 2, Trinity, Detroit Deli, Prequel to a Classic and Slum Village's "Slum Village"), to producing for top tier Rock, R&B and Hip Hop artists, this independent label has garnered recognition amongst the top industry insiders.

If you'd like more information or to schedule an interview, please call Barak Records at (248) 717–5513 or email Deidra at deidra@barakrecordsglobal.com.
For touring email Tim Maynor at timmaynor@yahoo.com.

Contact: Deidra Rice
Tel: (248) 714 – 5513
Email: deidra@barakrecordsglobal.com

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Daz Dillinger (of The Dogg Pound) Gears Up For “Public Enemiez” Album On August 11th

July 30, 2009 By

Fans of  Tha Dogg Pound know that they never have to wait long for a new release from their favorite group members. Kurupt recently dropped his collaboration effort with DJ Quik, "BlaQKout", and it is now time for the other half of the Pound, Daz Dillinger, to grace his fans with a new album on August 11th.

The new record is entitled "Public Enemiez" and as the title suggests, it is premised around the "Public Enemies" flick which highlights 1930s gangster John Dillinger, who Daz amiably fashioned his alias after. "Public Enemiez" offers insight to Daz's most personal experiences, allowing listeners a window into what made Daz Dillinger the gangster/rapper he is.

Tracks such as "Life Stagez" and "N My Neighborhood" find Daz reminiscing about hismself and depicting the inner-city lifestyle that is, to this day, prevalent in "his neighborhood". "Tell Me What U Got", takes you on a trip through his days on Death Row Records and sheds light on his feelings about his former boss, Suge Knight. While most of the album carries a mellow sound, the party anthem "Meet Me @ The Strip Club" succeeds in switching up the mood throughout the record.

"Public Enemiez" is  a true solo album, meaning no other rappers are featured on it – something that rarely happens anymore these days. Daz did however reach out to some of his favorite R&B crooners Latoya Williams, Chris Starr, Los and Nicole Wray to assist him on the hooks, as well as his production partners Soopafly and Ivan Johnson to co-produce with him.

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Manager, Urban Marketing & Digital Distribution
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Dillon Chase “The Pursuit” hits the streets on September 29th 2009 Nationwide

July 30, 2009 By

The state of Oklahoma has a new home town hero in Kingdom City Records recording artist, Dillon Chase.  You've heard him on several releases over the last few years on Reach Records 116 Clique-"13 Letters" and Sho Baraka "Turn My Life Up."

Dillon Chase was born in 1985 in Ada, Oklahoma and has been in the hip-hop game since 1999 but, he had a rough beginning growing up with his parents addicted to drugs and struggling to survive a lifestyle surrounded by every possible temptation a young teenager could imagine.  In 2004 Dillon became quite aware of his need for a Savior and then, he became a believer in Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior.  Through the next few years he met some new friends Lecrae and Sho Baraka who recognized his servant evangelism towards others and they quickly initiated him into the 116 Clique and the rest is history.

In September of 2008 Dillon Chase signed with Kingdom City Records; with his southern swagger, theologically charged lyrics and a warrior mentality to "Go Hard."  Dillon Chase's new project, "The Pursuit" hits the streets on September 29th 2009 and features 1-Lyfe, Cam, Tedashii, Dre Sr. Sho Baraka, and more.  The first single, "Walk Worthy" featuring Tedashii is already playing on the Hype Radio Network on over 200+ stations nationwide and around the globe.  "Walk Worthy" has only been on the Hype Radio Network a few weeks and has already been getting a lot of requests, " says host Chris Chicago.  Dillon Chase and Tedashii are on the set shooting the music video for "Walk Worthy" which will hit television networks across the country in the coming weeks.

Dillon Chase is currently on the ImPRESSiON Tour with Kingdom City Records artists in various cities across America.  Check out these websites:

www.myspace.com/dillonchase and www.kingdomcityrecords.com

For more information, schedule interviews, or request review copies please call Jason Hollis 615.305.0496 or email: jason@lifelineworldwide.com

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“The Rebirth of Hip Hop” Concert

July 30, 2009 By

NEW YORK, NEW YORK- Specialyst Entertainment is proud to announce the return of "The Rebirth of Hip Hop" concert on Tuesday August 4, 2009 at the legendary SOB's New York.

Recording artists Jay Rock, Triple C, Sha Stimuli,Grafh and Sinsay will headline this highly anticipated event aimed at increasing community awareness of HIV/ AIDS, homelessness and poverty while raising money for Habitat for Humanity and Life Beat Aids Awareness Organization. A portion of all event proceeds going towards these organizations.

Guests will be entertained and able to mingle with some of the hottest talent and hip hop industry heavy hitters while watching performances by Warner Musics' Jay Rock, Def Jam/ Maybach Musics' Triple C, Grafh, Sha Stimuli, Specialyst Entertainments' Sinsay, Dex The Passion & Capitol Records' Willie Joe.

Known for some of the most unforgettable events in New York hip hop, SOB's is the perfect place for this follow up to last winter's smash hit "The Rebirth of Hip Hop" concert and showcase that starred Def Jam recording artist Freeway, Charles Hamilton, Donny Goines, Emilio Rojas, Get Familiars' Supa Star LT & many others. This event is not to be missed!

Doors open at 8:30pm (Do to the high demand of this event it is recommended that all VIP/ RSVP attendees arrive early guaranteeing entry) Once capacity is met all lists will be closed.

SOB's is located at 204 Varick & Houston Street New York, NY 10014.

TICKETS ARE $10 AT THE DOOR

VIP/ RSVP, Media Credentials:

Leira Public Relations
Ariel Goode 
Ariegoode@leira-pr.com

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Free Music Concerts by Grammy Nominee Trey Songz, Bad Boy’s Day 26, Doug E. Fresh, Toby Love & More

July 30, 2009 By

Professional Athletes, Celebrity Guests, Virtual Strolling Entertainment, Food & Prizes at the 'AMBER Ready Back-to-School Safety Weekend at ABC Studios'

Live in Times Square, NY, August 15-16, 2009, noon – 9 p.m.

ROCKAWAY, N.J., July 30 /PRNewswire/ — This fall, 50 million of America's children will return to school. By summer, 1 million of them will be classified as missing or abducted. In an effort to reduce the number of missing and abducted children, and to quickly recover those that are classified as such, AMBER Ready, Inc. and the AMBER Ready Foundation will launch the nation's first wireless child protection service and community predator program at the AMBER Ready Back To School Safety Weekend at ABC Studios, live in Times Square, August 14-16, 2009.

The weekend event will feature performances by Grammy nominee, Trey Songz, Day 26 (Bad Boy Records), and Toby Love and more (TBA), family fun entertainment, food and prizes, along with child safety back-to-school tips. Other celebrities, athletes, civic and community leaders are also expected to attend. All events are free and open to the public and will be simulcast on the Times Square Jumbo Tron.

            Saturday and Sunday, August 15 and 16th, 2009
         Live on the Times Square Plaza and inside ABC Studios

           Noon – 5 pm: Celebrity Virtual Game On & Family Fun
         6-9 pm: AMBER Ready Back-to-school LIVE! Concert Series
             9 pm:  AMBER Light Vigil for the Missing

**For interested media, an AMBER Ready Press Conference & Back-to-School Child Safety Forum with city officials and civic leaders will be held Friday, August 14 at 11:30 a.m. at ABC's Times Square Studios.

About AMBER Ready

The AMBER Ready Program is the (www.amberready.com) the Nation's First Wireless Child Protection Service & Community Predator Deterrent Initiative, and a major technological advance in the effort to find missing or abducted children. Research has shown that missing or abducted children recovered in the first four hours likely never will be. The program enables parents and guardians to store their children's photo, description and other valuable information in a profile in their wireless multimedia phones. If the unfortunate situation ever occurs, an Amber Ready subscriber can immediately transfer information to their local law enforcement agency, media stations, airports, and the AMBER Alert network — saving valuable time. Kai D. Patterson is the president and founder of AMBER Ready. Child Safety in the palm of your hand. Are you AMBER Ready?

For more information and to enroll today for a chance to win VIP weekend passes, call 1-866-60-AMBER

Source: AMBER Ready Foundation

CONTACT: Ricky Clemons, +1-917-923-9271, or Karen Roberts,
+1-917-699-9929

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

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Amerie & DJ Ruckus Present: What Cha Know About Amerie Mixtape

July 30, 2009 By

Allow Amerie to reintroduce herself with this stellar collection of her hottest singles and album cuts that never made it to radio! There's more than "one thing" to this beauty!

DOWNLOAD: http://www.sendspace.com/file/unlu8k

Tracklisting:

1. Talkin' About
2. Come With Me
3. All I Need
4. Talkin To Me
5. Need You Tonight
6. Got To Be There
7. Like It Used To Be
8. Rolling Down My Face
9. Can't Let Go
10. Why Don't We Fall In Love
11. Why R U
12. 1 Thing
13. Disrespectful To Build
14. Touch
15. Touch 'Em Right

NEW ALBUM "IN LOVE & WAR" AVAILABLE IN STORES & ONLINE ON 9/29/09!

Follow Amerie on Twitter @itsmeAmerie

www.myspace.com/ameriemimarie

Michael Jr.
ThinkTank Marketing
1030 Avenue of the Americas I 4th Floor
New York , NY 10018
michael@thinktankmktg.com
Office: (212) 221-9463
Cell: (347) 907-9648

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Scion’s National Art Tour INSTALLATION 5: Self Portrait Arrives In Portland, OR

July 30, 2009 By

Scion's Installation 5 Art Tour, which will benefit Creative Capital, arrives in Portland, OR in August. The opening reception will take place Thursday, August 6th from 6 p.m. – 10 p.m. at three adjacent galleries: Igloo Gallery, On Gallery and Virtuoso Studios. The galleries are all located in Chinatown, 323 -325 NW 6th, Portland, OR 97209 (between Everett and Flanders), and the event takes place on the popular First Thursday. Artists Angela Boatright, Elyem, Souther Salazar, Too Tall Jahmal and Yoskay Yamamoto will be in attendance. DJ Rad! And Doctor Adam will be spinning. Too Tall Jahmal will travel, as always, with his bicycle so that he can explore the city this way. He is a bicycle enthusiast and founder of Wolfpack Hustle which organizes all-city team races in Los Angeles. His bike-centric artwork is featured on the event flyer and will be used as a poster giveaway at the opening. J.Shea, Portland local and proprietor of the coffee shop/gallery Fine Grind is a featured artist on the Installation tour.

The fifth installment of Scion's Installation Art Tour was launched in October 2008.  The program is designed to give exposure to both established and emerging artists. Installation 5: Self Portraits highlights a diverse array of artists from around the world and will visit nine cities in total including Miami, New York, Portland, Minneapolis, San Jose, Philadelphia and Los Angeles.  The tour features new markets Phoenix and Detroit, where the show kicked off.

For Installation 5 each artist was asked to create his or her literal, or non-literal interpretation of the theme 'Self-Portraits'.  Video art will be included for the first time in the tour's five-year history, alongside painting and photography. Artists on the tour include: AJ Fosik  (3-D painting), Alex Hornest (painting), Andrew Schoultz (painting), Angela Boatwright (photography), Asylm (painting), Blek le Rat (painting), Christina M. Felice (photography), Codak (painting), David Choe (video art), David O'Brien (painting), Edwin Ushiro (painting), El Yem (video art), Eriberto Oriol  (photography), Eye One  (photography), Francesco LoCastro  (painting), French  (painting), Ian Lynam (video art), J. Shea  (painting), Jamel Shabazz  (photography), Jeff Soto  (painting), Kelsey Brookes  (painting), Kofie  (painting), Lisa Alisa  (painting), Logan Hicks  (photography), Mark Mothersbaugh  (rug), Nicholas Harper  (painting), Patrick Martinez  (painting), Peter Beste  (photography), Peter Glover (video art), RETNA  (photography), Rick Rodney  (photography), Rob Abeyta Jr.  (painting), Ron English  (painting), Saber  (photography), Sage Vaughn (painting), Skypage  (painting), Something In The Universe (video art) Souther Salazar (painting), Stormie Mills (painting), Tessar Lo  (painting), Todd Tourso (painting), Too Tall Jahmal  (photography), Usugrow (painting), Will Barras  (painting), and Yoskay Yamamoto  (painting).

The final tour stop will be at Scion's own 4,200 square foot Installation L.A. gallery space where all artwork will be auctioned off to the public, and 100 percent of the proceeds will go toward Creative Capital. The goal of Creative Capital is to create an artistic home and supportive community to nurture some of the country's most extraordinary artistic creators and to help provide the skills and confidence for these artists to realize their most ambitious dreams. As the premiere national artist support organization, Creative Capital is committed to the principal that time and advisory services are as crucial to artistic success as funding. "Creative Capital is honored to have been selected to be part of Scion's Installation Five art tour," said Ruby Lerner, president of Creative Capital.  "We are so pleased to partner with an organization that recognizes the critical importance of supporting individual artists and helping to bring the next generation of artists forward.  We look forward to joining Scion as Installation Five continues its tour and shares these exciting projects with audiences across the country." For more info: www.creative-capital.org

Last year's Installation 4 tour raised over $50,000 on behalf of Art From Scrap, an organization encouraging creative expression in the arts and promoting a greater understanding of environmental issues.  Over the last four years Scion's Installation tour has raised more than $190,000 for art-related non-profit organizations.  

Launched in 2003, Scion Installation is a revolutionary art tour affirming the brand's ongoing commitment to support independent artistic expression and featuring work from an unprecedented collective of contemporary artists, designers and photographers.  Previous participants include: Andre from Paris, Gary Baseman, Freddi C, Mr. Cartoon, Crash, David Ellis, Daze, Blaine Fontana, Sam Flores, Futura,  Mike Giant, James Jean, Caia Koopman, Krush, Mel Kadel, Mear One, Travis Millard,  Andy Mueller, Andrew Pommier, Ricky Powell, Rammellzee, Rostarr, Kenny Scharf,Wearesupervision, Chris Yormick and many others.  

For more information on the tour, the artists, the artwork and details from past tours  please visit: http://www.scion.com/installation

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Ludacris, T-Pain, N.E.R.D. and Big Boi Headline 2009 Heineken Red Star Soul Tour

July 30, 2009 By

Wale, Mickey Factz and Melanie Fiona Also Featured in the Lineup

WHITE PLAINS, NY–(Marketwire – July 30, 2009) – Heineken announced today the lineup for Heineken Red Star Soul 2009, the biggest hip-hop and R&B event of the year. This year's exclusive and invitation-only shows will feature undisputed heavyweights in the game including Ludacris, T-Pain, pop/alternative band N.E.R.D. and Big Boi as well as young challengers Wale, Mickey Factz and Melanie Fiona. Keeping the crowds rocking all night will be the hottest DJs in the country including Don Cannon, Clark Kent, DJ Mos, DJ Jus Ske, Mick Boogie, D-Nice and legends Jazzy Jeff and Biz Markie. The tour will take nine U.S. cities by storm, kicking off August 6 in Chicago with performances by Ludacris, Melanie Fiona and DJ Don Cannon.

Heineken Red Star Soul 2009 was created for the social media generation. The invitation-only concerts allow lucky fans to experience and interact with their favorite performers in a VIP club setting; and fans all around the world can access these sizzling live performances and exclusive interviews online on YouTube, MySpace, Facebook and Heinekenredstarsoul.com.

"In tune with a new generation of music listeners, Heineken Red Star Soul continues to deliver on its foundation of music, recognition and respect by featuring a dynamic mix of leading hip-hop and R&B artists," said Shane Hoyne, Senior Brand Director, Heineken USA. "The Heineken Red Star Soul 2009 line-up of chart-topping and up-and-coming artists comes together in the sexiest of venues to create one-of-a-kind experiences for fans that bring to life what it means to 'Give Yourself a Good Name.'"

The complete list of dates and performing talent (subject to change) is as follows:

–  Chicago, (Aug. 6): Ludacris, Melanie Fiona, DJ Don Cannon
–  Washington, D.C., (Aug. 13): Ludacris, Melanie Fiona, DJ Clark Kent
–  Atlanta, (Aug. 20): Big Boi, Mickey Factz, DJ Mick Boogie
–  Houston, (Aug. 27): T-Pain, Wale, DJ MOS
–  New Orleans, (Sept. 17): N.E.R.D., Mickey Factz, DJ Jus Ske
–  Philadelphia, (Sept. 24): Ludacris, Melanie Fiona, DJ Jazzy Jeff
–  Miami, (Nov. 13): N.E.R.D., DJ Irie
–  Dallas: Special all-star line up and date to be announced soon
–  New York: Special all-star line up and date to be announced soon

For the full Heineken Red Star Soul experience, fans can check out www.heinekenredstarsoul.com or find information at the following sites:

–  YouTube.com/HeinekenRedStarSoul
–  MySpace.com/HeinekenRedStarSoul
–  Facebook.com/HeinekenRedStarsoul

About Heineken USA

Heineken USA Inc., the nation's premier beer importer, is a subsidiary of Heineken International BV, which is the world's most international brewer. Brands imported into the U.S. include: Heineken Lager, the world's most international beer brand; Heineken Premium Light; Amstel Light, a leading imported light beer brand; Newcastle Brown Ale, the leading imported ale in the United States; and Buckler non-alcoholic brew. Heineken USA is also the exclusive USA importer for the Tecate, Tecate Light, Dos Equis, Sol, Carta Blanca and Bohemia brands from FEMSA Cerveza of Mexico. Please visit www.EnjoyHeinekenResponsibly.com.

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