Drew Sidora Debuts The Official Slip-N-Slide Records Single – “Juke It” Single Going for Radio Adds

October 23, 2009 By

Pays Homage To Native Hometown Chicago Dance Craze
Drew Sidora signs to ICM talent management agency
B Girl, The Killing of Wendy and Farmhouse to be released soon

CHICAGO (October 23, 2009)- Singer/songwriter/actress/community leader/entrepreneur Drew Sidora prepares for the Slip-N-Slide Records debut release of 'Juke It' a pop dance anthem that honors the culture and movement created in her native hometown Chicago, Illinois. The single is produced by Lamb who sonically created the Grammy-nominated hit by Keyshia Cole 'Let It Go' featuring Missy Elliott and Lil' Kim and Jazmine Sullivan's breakout smash  'Need U Bad'.  Plus, he is working on Grammy-award winning producer/rapper Missy Elliott's highly anticipated album due in early 2010.

In December 2008, Drew Sidora signed her record deal with iconic independent rap label Slip-N-Slide Records home to hip-hop heavyweights Rick Ross, Trina and Plies. Plus, the home to a new legacy of music artists with Jagged Edge, Camar, Atiba and R&B newcomer Shonie. Drew Sidora is the 1st female pop act in the history of the label. Sidora describes the lead single and her transition from acting to music and the challenges she faces as a new R&B/pop sensation.

"From film to music, I will continue to defy all boundaries… Don't bet against me," she states.

Sidora has received airplay domestically and internationally with the underground internet tracks 'Not Alone' featuring reggae phenom and labelmate Atiba. Plus, she is featured on the infectious pop dance track 'Body Sweat' by emerging entertainer Tha Pope and lyrical spitfire Twista. The single has reached #1 on  royal-radio.com Top 10 request in Amsterdam. Toronto and Montreal, Canada are other strong international markets where the single is getting extensive airplay. Drew is also the recipient of the gold-selling Step Up soundtrack that included her 2 singles 'For The Love' a duet with platinum selling R&B male vocalist Mario and 'Til The Dawn'.

In July 2009, Drew Sidora signed with ICM (International Creative Management) the world's largest talent agency whose list of clients includes Samuel L. Jackson, Al Pacino, Mickey Rourke, Halle Berry, Beyoncé Knowles just to name a notable few. International Creative Management (ICM) is one of the world's largest talent and literary agencies, with offices in Los Angeles, New York, and London. ICM is a full-service talent agency representing creative and technical talent in the fields of motion pictures, television, music, publishing, live performance, branded entertainment and new media.

There will be a number of movie releases that feature Drew Sidora in the coming months including the break-dancing film B Girl, tender drama that is scheduled to be released on DVD in the UK mid October and January 19th 2010 in the US. The Killing of Wendy and horror flick Farmhouse with Kelly Hu (X-Men). The urban comedy Frankenhood starring Deray Davis and Charlie Murphy is already available on DVD and will air on BET Halloween.

As a community leader and activist, Drew Sidora is already a spokesperson for Liz Claiborne's Love Is Not Abuse campaign which discusses teen domestic abuse an violence. Recently, Sidora did the NoH8 print campaign with model/actor Sam Sarong which supports marriage rights for everyone. Drew Sidora plans to lend her support to the epidemic of rampant violence in her hometown Chicago, Illinois through a series of appearances at high schools in the near future.

Currently, Sidora is auditioning for movie roles, and preparing a promotional tour that will integrate her upcoming album (set to be released in spring of 2010) and her different causes that she supports passionately as she continues her journey on conquering different mediums.

Download the link 'Juke It"
 http://www.zshare.net/audio/67359353643da089/

For Press/Media Inquiries
Contact:
David Nobel
DLN Marketing Communications and Consulting
nobel.david@gmail.com
312.420.2274

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Korean RED BULL BC ONE Breakdance Champion Heading to Atlanta for Three-Day Global Breakdance Championship

October 23, 2009 By

Hong10  vs. Crumbs battle adds anticipation to the competitions that will draw
American, Asian, European and Canadian Breakdancers to the "Dirty South" for a chance to win $25K

October 22, 2009 – ATLANTA, GA:  The countdown is "on" for Atlanta, GA to serve as host to one of the largest breakdancing competitions in the world.  Hong10 (Red Bull BC One Champ), is slated to judge the 3-day championship  along with some of the most legendary breakdancers in the globe: Fever One of the legendary Rock Steady Crew  USA),  Ronnie (7 Commandos USA), Menno (Hustle Kidz Holland) and Zapper (HBO Crew USA).

December 4, 5 and 6 are going to bring heat to the brisk Winter season down at the host venue The Relapse Theatre 380 14th Street N.W., Atlanta, GA 30318. The cash prize for BBOYWORLD Evolution IV Championship in Atlanta is $25-thousand in cash and prizes welcomes the general public to enjoy numerous preliminary b-boy/b-girl crew battles, DJ sets, and the BBOYWORLD Evolution World Finals.
 
Along with judging the BBoyworld Evolution IV in Atlanta, Hong10 will battle one-on-one with the legendary breakdancer, Crumbs, (California USA).  Hong10 vs Crumbs is a long anticipated b-boy battle the world has been waiting to witness for years.

Pre-purchase a 3-day pass for $40  or single day tickets online at WWW.BBOYWORLDSHOP.COM.

For more Information Contact:
ZDENNIS MEDIA GROUP (404) 921-5921

Evolution IV Competition
•    Day 1: Friday December 4th: Evolution warm up party Feat Bboy 24/7 Undercards Battle
•    Day 2: Saturday Dec 5th: Evolution Prelim Battles /Bboy 24/7
•    Day 3: Sunday Dec 6th: BBOYWORLD Evolution World Finals

Special Host/Emcees:
Battle Of The Year's MC TRIX (UK Europe), Mad Clout's Mendez (USA), MC Spyda (Korea) and Actual Force's Gabin (France). 

ABOUT BBOYWORLD: Created in 1999, BBOYWORLD is the largest breakdancing organization in the world and boasts 100K+ members. Its mission is to promote positive aspects of breakdancing as an integral part of hip-hop culture and has found success with their global Evolution Championships for established b-boys. BBOYWORLD.COM, sponsors shows in Europe with more than 15,000 attendants and unites the best in B-boy lifestyle.  Evolution Championships have been established in Internationally in Pesario Italy, Seoul Korea, Barcelona Spain, Karlsruhe Germany, Melbourne Australia as well as in the USA.   Winners are selected on the four basic elements that form the foundation of breaking toprock, downrock, power moves, and finishing moves such as headspins, backspins, handglides, and windmills. 
WWW.BBOYWORLD.COM or WWW.MYSPACE.COM/BBOYWORLDEVOLUTION. 

ABOUT HONG 10: Hong 10 (Real name: Kim Hong-Yeol, Hangul)  is a South Korean B-boy who exploded onto the scene being part of the Korean crews that won two of the most prestigious dance competitions in the world – Battle of the Year International and the UK B-Boy Championships. He also won the Red Bull BC One individual title (2006) and served as a judge at the 2007 Battle of the Year world finals.

ABOUT CRUMBS: Crumbs has spent over a decade honing his craft by battling all over the world with legendary crews like Style Elements, The Groovaloos and Killafornia. His dope commitment to originality is matched by his razor sharp skills and he has a very distinct unique style. He boasts signature moves and style that make him one of the most respected, well-rounded, complete, innovative b-boys alive today.

HISTORY OF BREAKDANCING: Break Crews was especially popular to many of the youths that roamed South Bronx, New York in the 1970's. Legendary grand master D.J. Afrika Bambaataa came along, formed the Zulu Nation in the Bronx and soon formal crews organized, who not only practiced and preformed together, but who also developed their own dance routines.The 'B' in B-Boy stands for 'break': Break-Boy. The term 'break' refers to The break-sections of records which were extended by a DJ manipulating two copies of the same track. A B-boy would dance to these 'Breaks' the media then coined the phrase 'Breakdancing' from this.  A few of the most well known crews are the Jinjo Crew, New York City Breakers, Rock Steady Crew, Recognize Crew, Style Elements Crew, LA Breakers, Last For One, Super Cr3w, Gamblerz, Mortal Combat, Flying Steps, and Massive Monkeys.

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CONTACT:
Jen Farris
ZDENNIS MEDIA GROUP
PR Manager
(404) 921-5921
jenfarris@zdennismarketing.com

Zapper
BBOYWORLD
Atlanta Manager/Judge
zapperHBOcrew@yahoo.com

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HARLEM FUSION SCORES ANOTHER HIT WITH SOUL SHACK URBAN MUSIC SHOWCASE

October 23, 2009 By

October 2009 – - Atlanta, GA – Soul Shack Urban Music Showcase held its debut on Thursday October 22, 2009. Executive Produced by Shakesha Dennis-Williams of Harlem Fusion, Creator and former producer of Soul Sessions, the showcase features the hottest unsigned urban musicians from around the country performing for one of the sexiest most eclectic crowds in Atlanta. The success of Soul Shack is due mainly to the caliber of performances seen at the showcase.

The show kicked off with a rousing performance by band Elevate the Quest featuring vocalist Trece. This band is quickly becoming an Atlanta can be seen weekly at Café Circa. The showcase was hosted by the always funny and lively Dwayne Williams.  Rapper Big Jenk gave a rousing performance for the crowd. Next, Avery Floyd performed an original piece. Rap duo 2 Xclusive gave the crowd lots of energy while Matt Griswold performed some acoustic pieces reminiscent of John Mayer and Asher Roth. R&B sensation, The DooWhopBoiz brought down the house and serenaded the crowd while Hip Hop Trio Kollege Kids gave us a slow jam. Mr. Kalarific brought his brand of dirty south hip hop 40 West hooked the crowd up with his own version of Floetry's "Say Yes". Daya Lorin tore it down with two acapella Gospel pieces and Joseph Anthony made the stage his own with his original songs.

Artists interested in a chance to perform in Soul Shack Urban Music Showcase should register to audition. Auditions for upcoming shows are being held on Saturday, December 5th and 19th at Central Library located at 1 Margaret Mitchell Square NW, Atlanta, GA 30303. Auditions will take place from 2pm to 6pm. Auditions are by appointment. Walk ins are welcome but not guaranteed an audition slot.

For more information contact:

Shakesha Dennis-Williams
646-309-6783
Email: SoulShackUrbanMusic@gmail.com
www.soulshackurbanmusic.com

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Hell Rell Releasing New Album ‘Live From Hell’ On November 3

October 23, 2009 By

One of the original members of NYC based hip hop crew Diplomats (Dipset) Hell Rell is back with 'Live From Hell,' a 12 track official album, his first in a year.

Born Durrell Muhammad raised in Bronx NY, he paints a visual picture of
everyday life in NYC. Hell Rell is considered by many, including members of
the Dipset crew, to be the leading street force. And for that he has developed
an impressive 'fanbase'.  Featuring the singles Turn The Party Out and So Cold,
Live From Hell will be in stores and online November 3, 2009.

NEW 'Live From Hell' Tracklisting:

1) Intro (2:22)
2) Turn The Party Out (2:56)
3) So Cold (3:09)
4) Close My Eyes (2:38)
5) Exterminate (3:01)
6) Return Of The Grind (2:48)
7) By Your Side (3:46)
8) So Special (3:11)
9) Profit (4:19)
10) Top Gunna Takeover (3:28)
11) Greatness (1:56)
12) Motion Picture (3:39)
13) I Heard They're Looking For Me (2:43)

Hell Rell – Turn The Party Out (MP3)
http://usershare.net/h22k8fhre0y9

Hell Rell – So Cold (MP3)
http://usershare.net/8eyi2khc3nel

Purchase Turn The Party Out / So Cold on iTunes:
http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?id=336266895&s=143441

Hell Rell
Live From Hell – In Stores November 3
Money Maker Entertainment / EMI
www.HellRellLive.com

Brian Scully
ThinkTank Marketing
1030 Avenue of the Americas
4th Floor
New York, NY 10018
Cell: 917.715.3291
brian@thinktankmktg.com
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LEGENDARY MC GURU ANNOUNCES EUROPEAN TOUR DATES FOR THE “GURU 8.0 TOUR”

October 23, 2009 By

On the heels of their critically acclaimed, internationally successful album "Guru 8.0 Lost & Found", the legendary Guru, founder of GangStarr and Jazzmatazz, hit producer Solar and the 7 Grand family are announcing the second leg of an eagerly awaited European tour.

The Guru 8.0 Tour 2009 concerts will be the must see shows for every Hip-Hop fan as Guru and Solar hit the stage to perform hits from their latest project "Guru 8.0 Lost & Found". Both will be touring Europe from November 10 till November 17 to bring Hip-Hop fans overseas the realest Live Hip-Hop on the planet!

"Hip-Hop fans in Europe appreciate REAL Hip-Hop and that's why touring overseas is a great joy for us! We are excited to return to Germany after our 2009 Summer tour," says legendary rapper Guru.

The European tour will see Guru and Solar perform in Germany, Switzerland, Austria, and Slovenia. They will be supported by DJ heavyweight Doo Wop.

Tour Dates:

Nov. 10th  Mannheim, Germany – Enjoy Jazz Festival
Nov. 11th  Innsbruck, Austria – Max Events
Nov. 12th  Ljubljana, Slovenia – Kino Siska
Nov. 13th  Zurich, Switzerland – Moods
Nov. 14th  Dortmund, Germany – Domicil
Nov. 16th  Hannover, Germany – Jazz Club
Nov. 17th  Rostock, Germany – Zwischenbau

Guru and Solar's current release "Guru 8.0 Lost & Found" has been highly anticipated and gives a whole new definition for real Hip Hop in 2009. The album is Hip-Hop in its purest form and it received rave reviews worldwide. Spearheaded by the hit single "Lost and Found", the project is a "5 Star" album and a must have for the true Hip-Hop heads.

"Guru 8.0 Lost & Found" is available now on iTunes, Amazon and a retail store near you.

AUDIO: Guru – Lost and Found
Clean: www.zshare.net/audio/66447953030d5ef6
Dirty: www.zshare.net/audio/6644865740e35d5c
Intrumental: www.zshare.net/audio/6644884364743540

VIDEO: Guru – Lost and Found
YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=izGIG5FujNg
WorldStarHipHop: www.worldstarhiphop.com/videos/video.php?v=wshh5DU7Y05gCIzTp6ia

BUY: Guru – Lost and Found (Album)
iTunes: Buy Now!
Amazon: Buy Now!

FOR ALL INQUIRIES REGARDING GURU AND SOLAR
E-MAIL: INFO@YO-PR.COM

TWITTER
www.twitter.com/guru_7grand
www.twitter.com/solar_7grand

MYSPACE
www.myspace.com/guru7grand
www.myspace.com/solar7grand

YOUTUBE
www.youtube.com/7grandrecords

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Internationally Recognized Entertainer and Krumping Legend Tommy the Clown to Judge at Nordic Moves Street Dance Event in Helsinki, Finland

October 23, 2009 By

Tommy the Clown and Rampage will perform among some of the biggest names at the 2010 Nordic Moves dancing Showcase following Tommy the Clown's appearance as event judge
 
Helsinki, Finland— Famed entertainer and dancer Tommy the Clown will be a judge at the upcoming 2010 Nordic Moves street dance event on January 23-24 in Helsinki, Finland.  The event, which attracts the best dancers from Finland, Russia, Latvia, Denmark, Spain, Switzerland, Morocco, Japan and the U.S., is especially known for its good atmosphere and esteemed judging panel.
 
Nordic Moves, an event which attracted over 200 dancers and 2000 spectators last year, consists of the Juste Debout preliminary competition, a showcase night and the Open Finnish Crew Championship.  Tommy the Clown will be judging the Open Finnish Crew Championship which is open to all street dance styles such as Old School Hip Hop, Newstyle, B-boying, Locking, Popping, House, Krumping, Waacking and more.  The championship, organized by the Finnish Street Dance Federation, allows all street dance crews with 2-7 dancers without age or citizenship restrictions to compete.  Along with Tommy the Clown, other street dance legends such as Boogaloo Sam, Mr. Wiggles, Popin' Pete, Suga Pop, Tony GoGo, B-boy Ynot, Kaiti Dangerkat and Bruce Ykanji will be judges on the championship panel.
 
Following the competition, the event will host a Showcase night which will feature some of the biggest world-class names in street dance and will include Tommy the Clown and one of his dancing crew, Rampage.  Rampage has trained at the Debbie Allen Dance Academy and is a certified instructor of Clown Street Productions.  He has appeared in music videos with R&B sensation Chris Brown and has traveled internationally teaching dance in Germany and Italy.
 
Tommy the Clown, known as the pioneer of an inspirational dance movement known as "Clowning" and "Krumping," has made a popular form of birthday party entertainment into a worldwide phenomenon.  He has traveled all over the world with his crew, the Hip Hop Clowns, including London, Japan, Germany and Hong Kong, making various appearances and performances and inspiring people all over the world to keep spreading the movement.  Tommy the Clown and the Hip Hop Clowns have also been asked to entertain for celebrities such as Madonna, Pamela Anderson and Cedric the Entertainer.

Making a world-wide impact on the street dancing sensation, Tommy's dance craze caught the attention of award-winning director and photographer, David LaChapelle – who was compelled to film this amazing movement.  LaChapelle directed the documentary feature, "Rize," which was released in summer of 2005 through Lions Gate Films.
 
Dedicated to helping at-risk youth, Tommy has appeared at various schools and colleges across the United States and recently formed a partnership with the Los Angeles Unified School District to provide an in-school workshop on Clowning and Krumping based on the California Education Standards.  His immediate goal is to establish the "Battle Zone League," which will encourage students to maintain good behavior, attendance record, and a high grade point average at all times.
Earlier this year, Tommy the Clown and Snoop Dogg announced a partnership to create on organization called the C.L.O.U.T. (Changing Lives One Youth at a Time) Foundation. The foundation will aim to provide a creative and social outlet for at-risk youth in order to funnel the kids' misplaced creative energy into dance instead of gang violence, crime, and abuse. The first event organized by C.L.O.U.T. was a monthly Battle Night, held at the Los Angeles Trade-Technical College's Grand Theater.  The event allowed young people from middle to high school from the Los Angeles area to compete and showcase their individual talents before an audience of their peers. Youth were encouraged to express themselves through drama, dance, song, poetry or comedy, which promoted a positive and self-affirming lifestyle for kids by developing and showcasing their diverse artistic talents.
 
To learn more about Nordic Moves 2010, make a tax deductible donation the Tommy the Clown Foundation,  or to book a workshop with Tommy the Clown in your city, please contact Grit PR & Management at 503/887.2644 or email gritpr@gmail.com.
 
For additional information about Tommy the Clown, please visit: www.tommytheclown.com.

CONTACT| Laurena Marrone
E| gritpr@gmail.com
P| 503.887.2644
U| http://www.tommytheclown.com

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WORKING MAN’S CLOTHES PRODUCTIONS Proudly Presents the World Premiere of SHE LIKE GIRLS a love/hate story

October 23, 2009 By

Written by
CHISA HUTCHINSON

Starring
ADAM BELVO    KAREN EILBACHER    AMELIA FOWLER
ASHLEY NOEL JONES    PAUL NOTICE II    LAVITA SHAURICE
KAREN SOURS    CHAZ ROSE

Directed by JARED CULVERHOUSE

FIVE-WEEK LIMITED OFF-BROADWAY ENGAGEMENT
DECEMBER 1 – DECEMBER 30, 2009 AT THE OHIO THEATRE

OPENING NIGHT IS THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3 AT 8 P.M.

TICKETS ON SALE NOW AT THEATERMANIA.COM
 
Working Man's Clothes is pleased to announce the world premiere production of Chisa Hutchinson's She Like Girls, directed by Jared Culverhouse. She Like Girls will play a five-week limited engagement at Off-Broadway's Ohio Theatre (66 Wooster Street). Performances begin Tuesday, December 1 and continue through Wednesday, December 30 (with a break the 24th-26th). Opening Night is Thursday, December 3 (8 p.m.).
 
Inspired by true events, She Like Girls, follows the story of Kia Clark, a black teen, as she struggles with brutal self-discovery in the face of a non-accepting, insular community where falling outside of the norm is difficult and dangerous.  When Kia's relationship with Marisol Feliciano moves from friendship to something more, the absence of understanding and respect in their volatile urban environment create ripples of vehement hate. Chisa Hutchinson's She Like Girls is the story of two inner-city high school girls who fall in love and dare to challenge their world by choosing freedom over silence.

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The production features scenic design by Kelly Syring and lighting design by Jake Platt. Ryan Dorin is the sound designer, Darcie Champagne is the artistic producer.
 
She Like Girls plays the following regular schedule through December 30th:
 
Wednesdays at 8 p.m.
 Thursdays at 8 p.m.
 Fridays at 8 p.m.
 Saturdays at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.
 Sundays at 7 p.m.
 
There is an addition performance on Wednesday, December 23 at 2 p.m. and Sunday, December 27 at 2 p.m.

Tickets are $25 and are now available online at www.theatermania.com or by calling (212) 352-3101 Tickets may also be purchased in-person at the theatre's box office ½ hour prior to showtime.

Running Time: 90 minutes

Website: www.workingmansclothes.com

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BIOGRAPHIES
 
Chisa Hutchinson (Playwright) earned a B.A. in Playwriting from Vassar College, studied at the National Theatre Institute at the Eugene O'Neill Center, and is currently pursuing her M.F.A. in the Dramatic Writing Department at NYU/Tisch School of the Arts.  Her plays have been presented by various companies such as the Lark Play Development Center, Vital Theater, The BE Company, Working Man's Clothes, City Parks Theater, and the Atlantic Theater Company.  She tends to use her works, which include She Like Girls, The Good Mother, The Subject, Dirt Rich, and Choosing Love, as tools for probing social issues, and has been lauded by critics as "present[ing] the greatest opportunity to think" (Talkin' Broadway) and having "intense and striking vision" (nytheatre.com).  Chisa has been nominated twice for the highly selective Wasserstein Prize, twice selected as a finalist for the Weissberger Award (2009 decision pending), and chosen as a finalist for the New Generation Playwriting Award, the Otis Guernsey New Voices Playwriting Award (pending), and the Heideman Award (also pending).  Having just finished two major commissions, Chisa is now working on two spankin' new plays: one for her thesis, and the other for the Playground, an intense workshop program at the Lark Play Development Center, where she now serves as a member of the Artistic Cabinet.
 
Jared Culverhouse (Director)   is a native Texan who moved to New York after graduating from Texas State University. He founded Working Man's Clothes on a no nonsense, blue collar approach and the company has thrived since first working Green by Bekah Brunstetter way back in 2005. Jared has been seen in NYC productions such as Penetrator, To Nineveh ( six NYIT awards ), and Fuckplays ( two NYIT nominations). His directing credits include Pulling Teeth ( American Place Theatre ), Men Eat Mars Bars While Touching Their Penis (Under St. Marks ), and is now happy to add She Like Girls to that list. Working Man's Clothes has been instrumental in developing over forty plays through workshops, readings, and performances. Jared is pleased to work with Chisa Hutchinson a great emerging playwright and person.

Working Man's Clothes Productions is dedicated to developing and producing authentic and original theater by supporting new works and new talent that will incite an evolution within modern theater. Working Man's Clothes is about keeping our nose to the grindstone and producing quality theatre. We believe in applying the spirit of American entrepreneurship to our work, and with only an artistic agenda, creating opportunities for playwrights, directors, designers, and actors to engage in creative collaborations while producing quality theatre. We believe that theatre can and will survive by building reciprocal working relationships with other artists, maintaining an unwavering commitment to excellence and by sheer determination.

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Katie Rosin, katie@kampfirefilmspr.com, 917-438-9223

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Africa Has Never Been Hotter: Blitz the Ambassador + Bajah & The Dry Eye Crew Warm Up the Knitting Factory for OkayAfrica!

October 23, 2009 By

Africa Has Never Been Hotter:
Blitz the Ambassador + Bajah & The Dry Eye Crew
Perform live @ The Knitting Factory
for OkayAfrica Presented by Okayplayer.com

NEW YORK, NY – October 23 – Tomorrow, October 24th, Blitz the Ambassador and Bajah & the Dry Eye Crew take the stage at the new Knitting Factory in Williamsburg to represent for West Africa at the OkayAfrica official CMJ event, presented by Okayplayer.com.  Taking a contemporary spin on "world" music, Blitz and Bajah, along with Jahdan Blakkamoore and Rawanda's IyaDede, will be mashing up African sounds with hip hop, dancehall, electropop, and funk for a night that will change your view on the continent's music forever.  Africa has never been hotter! 

After packing the national stadium for performances in their home country of Sierra Leone and contributing music to the Academy Award-nominated film Blood Diamond, African superstars Bajah & the Dry Eye Crew are poised to conquer the global airwaves with their international debut album (due out in fall 2009) and their unique sound, which blends the swagger and funk of hip-hop, the passion and energy of dancehall, and the socially conscious vibe of reggae. The group has generated so much buzz in the hip-hop world that major stars including ?uestlove and Black Thought of the Roots, Talib Kweli, K'Naan, Res, and El-P have contributed their vocal and/or production talents to the upcoming release, helmed by the production team Fyre Department (whose credits include 50 Cent, Snoop Dogg, GZA, Talib Kweli, Justin Timberlake).

Blitz the Ambassador is a Ghanian-born hip-hop artist/producer whose debut album, Stereotype, was released independently on Aug. 4th and reached the Top Ten of iTunes' hip-hop chart without any label support.  Blitz' music is a courageous blend of the hip-hop he grew up with in Brooklyn, mixed with the sounds of Afro-beat, High-life and Jazz that he heard playing djembe in drum circles as a youth in Accra City, Ghana.  Blitz the Ambassador's live show is an intense, uplifting set of inspiring songs and impressive lyricism, backed by a flurry of blaring horns and rumbling percussion, courtesy of The Embassy Ensemble, that has impressed crowds from SOB's to the stage of Celebrate Brooklyn!, where Blitz performed with hip-hop legend Big Daddy Kane this summer.

OkayAfrica
Direct Image URL: http://bit.ly/46xjBB

Please post OkayAfrica to your blogs and websites.  Media interested in attending should contact Alex Damashek at alex@moveforwardmusic.com or 718-788-8969.

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Rocawear Pairs With Susan G. Komen for the Cure Circle of Promise With Release of Special Edition Roc for the Cure Polo

October 23, 2009 By

Rocawear has created a special edition Roc for the Cause Polo to benefit the Susan G. Komen for the Cure(R) Circle of Promise. The Roc for the Cure Polo is available in black and white, each with a pink detail, and can be purchased for $44 at Macy's and Rocawear.com.

NEW YORK, NY–(Marketwire – October 23, 2009) – ROCAWEAR LENDS SUPPORT IN RECLAIMING WOMEN FROM BREAST CANCER. From October 1 through December 31, 2009 Rocawear will donate 5% of the retail price of its special edition Roc for the Cause Polo to Susan G. Komen for the Cure® Circle of Promise with a minimum guaranteed donation of $20,000.

Breast Cancer continues to impact people from all backgrounds; there are significant differences within the mortality rates among racial groups. From 2000-2003, African American women had a 36 percent higher death rate than Caucasian women, giving them the poorest survival rate of any other racial or ethnic group for Breast Cancer.

The Roc for the Cure Polo is cotton and spandex with a five snap closure and ruching at bust. The polo will be available in black and white, each with a pink detail, and can be purchased for $44 at Macy's and Rocawear.com.

ABOUT SUSAN G. KOMEN & THE CIRCLE OF PROMISE

Susan G. Komen for the Cure® is the worldwide leader in the breast cancer movement. Since its inception in 1982, the organization has invested over $1 billion in the cause. Susan G. Komen is the largest grassroots network of breast cancer survivors and activists in the world, working to "save lives, empower people, ensure quality care for all and energize science to find the cures."

Susan G. Komen for the Cure's Circle of Promise campaign is designed to engage African American women to help end breast cancer forever by fostering increased awareness, support, empowerment and action. The campaign promises to ensure that African American women are empowered with the information and tools they need to take charge of their own health and serve as ambassadors in their local communities. For more information: http://www.circleofpromise.org/make-your-promise.php

ROCAWEAR

Rocawear was launched off the success of co-founder, Shawn "Jay-Z" Carter and represents a borderless, global lifestyle. Today, Rocawear is the premier hip-hop lifestyle apparel brand for young men, women and kids with annual retail sales over $700 million. From denim jeans to hats, loungewear, belts, leather outerwear, and swimwear, ROCAWEAR defines the lifestyle for the streets and beyond around the world.

Contact:
Sari Baez
Email: Email Contact
http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/emailprcntct?id=6FA477ADA131047A

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Regal Entertainment Offers Exclusive Collectible “Backstage Pass” for Michael Jackson’s THIS IS IT

October 23, 2009 By

October 23, 2009, KNOXVILLE, Tenn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Regal Entertainment Group (NYSE: RGC), a leading motion picture exhibitor owning and operating the largest theatre circuit in the United States, announced today that one million moviegoers at theatres nationwide will receive a Michael Jackson's THIS IS IT commemorative "Backstage Pass" and lanyard.

Tickets for Michael Jackson's THIS IS IT are currently on sale at approximately 500 Regal Entertainment Group theatres across the country. The first 2,000 Michael Jackson's THIS IS IT moviegoers at each location will receive the replica "Backstage Pass" and lanyard. They will be distributed at the box office and/or guest service desks beginning October 27 when patrons purchase tickets for Michael Jackson's THIS IS IT or when they redeem their tickets purchased in advance.

"This souvenir 'Backstage Pass' is only available at Regal Entertainment Group theatres. Thanks to Regal's partnership with Sony, one million moviegoers will enjoy the new film and for no additional cost they can take home this keepsake," stated Dick Westerling, Senior Vice President of Marketing and Advertising for Regal Entertainment Group. "Michael Jackson's THIS IS IT will certainly be an exciting worldwide movie event and Regal is pleased to offer fans this limited-edition item to commemorate the occasion."

Michael Jackson's THIS IS IT will offer Jackson fans and music lovers worldwide a rare, behind-the-scenes look at the performer as he developed, created and rehearsed for his sold-out concerts that would have taken place beginning this past summer in London's O2 Arena. Covering the months from March through June, 2009, the film is produced with the full support of the Estate of Michael Jackson and drawn from more than 120 hours of behind-the-scenes footage, featuring Jackson rehearsing numerous songs for the show. Audiences will be given a privileged and private look at Jackson as he has never been seen before. In raw and candid detail, Michael Jackson's THIS IS IT is the last documentation of Michael Jackson in action, capturing the singer, dancer, filmmaker, architect, creative genius, and great artist at work as he and his collaborators move toward their goals of London, the O2, and history. The film is directed by Kenny Ortega and produced by Randy Phillips, Kenny Ortega, and Paul Gongaware. The film will be distributed worldwide by Sony Pictures Releasing. Michael Jackson's THIS IS IT is rated PG for some suggestive choreography and scary images. For updated information including locations, showtimes and to purchase tickets online, visit www.REGmovies.com.

About Regal Entertainment Group
Regal Entertainment Group (NYSE: RGC) is the largest motion picture exhibitor in the United States. The Company's theatre circuit, comprising Regal Cinemas, United Artists Theatres and Edwards Theatres, operates 6,775 screens in 548 locations in 39 states and the District of Columbia. Regal operates theatres in all of the top 32 and 44 of the top 50 U.S. designated market areas. We believe that the size, reach and quality of the Company's theatre circuit not only provide its patrons with a convenient and enjoyable movie-going experience, but is also an exceptional platform to realize economies of scale in theatre operations. Additional information is available on the Company's Web site at www.REGmovies.com.

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Contacts

Media Contact:
Dick Westerling
Senior Vice President of Marketing & Advertising
Regal Entertainment Group
865-925-9539

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