Ezemdi Chikwendu Releases New Album

April 29, 2011 By

NEW YORK, NEW YORK, April  28, 2011——EZEMDI, perhaps one of our most talented young musicians/singer/songwriters to surface in the music world (think  Grammy Award Winner, Esperanza Spaulding and this year’s American Idol  Casey Abrams)  has taken on the extraordinary challenge with his latest debut album  offering, BY YOUR SIDE (Crazze House Records) set for release  June, 14  2011. The first single, “Take Off ” will be serviced to Urban/R &B radio next month. The Boston-based  label is currently gearing up to launch, market and promote EZEMDI’S debut CD of romantic ballads and urbanized up and mid-tempo songs that  will lead the Nigerian-born entertainer to a possible Grammy Award Nomination for 2012.

Ezemdi Chikwendu was born April 24, 1986, in West Africa (Enugu, Nigeria). At the age of 4, he was brought to the U.S and adopted by his Aunt, Dr. Ruth Onukwue for medical reasons.  Due to his albinism, she wanted him to have the best medical treatment possible. She brought him to the U.S along with his mother, Elizabeth Chikwendu  who gave birth in the U.S to  Ezemdi’s younger brother, Enyichi Chikwendu. Due to his albinism, Ezemdi wasn’t allowed to be out in the sun very much.  “As a kid I use to hate that i couldn’t play with the other kids outside, i felt like i wasn’t normal and i wanted to be normal.  I hated all the extra attention I needed”. However, as time went on, instead of playing outside with the other kids he took to music.  His aunt noticed his interest in music and began to encourage him by buying various instruments like a piano, guitar, organ, and trumpet. Ezemdi learned how to play all of those instruments that Dr. Ruth gave him. By the age of 8, Ezemdi was already playing the piano with professional musicians for Sunday services at Bethel Gospel Assembly, in Harlem, NY.

As time went on, Ezemdi’s entire family eventually came to the U.S. and moved to Randolph, Massachusetts, where the now teenager attended Randolph High School. He began focusing on music by playing the grand piano in the school’s auditorium every opportunity he got. He also learned another instrument—the trombone, at the encouragement of his music teacher, Dave Barry. It was also in high school that Ezemdi experimented with his voice. He and two other friends formed a group that called themselves, TRUE TALENT, performing at school football & basketball games, talent shows and town events. After high school, Ezemdi attended the prestigious Berklee College of Music and formed a music licensing company, SPEAK E-Z MUSIC. While shopping for a music label, Ezemdi sign with Mark Geohagan of CRAZEE HOUSE RECORDS. Thus BY YOUR SIDE was born!

Ezemdi has been producing for several local artists as well as international artists.  He has done production for various acts such as Staxx, V.I.P Cassie Cardel, Bebe Rexha, Kim Morrrell, Jared Jones, Chidinma Okebalama etc. Chidinma is a Nigeria recording artist that Ezemdi has done some work with.  Songs like, “Show Me Your 32s”, and “Obimmo” are currently getting airplay in Nigeria.”

 

Ezemdi’s upcoming new CD BY YOUR SIDE , produced by the talented musician himself  and Mark Geohagan, with writing partners Jared Jones and J Sell , is an important musical offering for the Boston-based label. The young entertainer’s passionate and intimate delivery on this album will garner thousands of young adult   listeners who will appreciate his unique musicianship and contemporary vocal. BY YOUR SIDE is  a dazzling pairing of singer and material.

Mark Geohagan-CEO of CRAZZE HOUSE RECORDS and their marketing and promotional staff  are confident that  EZEMDI’S  CD will appeal to a younger demographic as well as the 18-24 music lover who listen to R&B, Neo-Soul recording artists. The music label is now preparing a creative marketing/promotion/internet campaign that will involve street promotion strategies in various markets, as well as an extensive national retail campaign for the CD. EZEMDI will go out on a six city promo tour this summer in support of the new single and album.

Preview of “Cuddle” Music Video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j9hDcbKVVqY&feature=youtu.be&hd=1

For more information, visit: http://www.crazzehouse.com/


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Priscilla Chatman
PSI NORTH-SOUTH PARTNERS, INC.
prettyspecialinc@aol.com
609-915-6291 (T)

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JAE E RELEASES UNOFFICIAL VERSION OF HIT SINGLE ‘FAST MONEY’ FEATURING NATE DOGG

April 29, 2011 By

ROYAL EPIC PR  — Due to high anticipation, Jae E and music family have decided to let the world witness his savvy delivery along side of one of  hip hop’s greatest a little early. Last week Jae E released an unofficial version of his exclusive single ‘Fast Money’ featuring Nate Dogg and has been receiving quality positive feedback from his old and new fans. The official version of ‘Fast Money’ will be available on Itunes May 6th.

Jae E stated about his single “It is truly a blessing to have this record on my debut album, I strongly believe that if people take a minute and listen, they would also agree with me that ‘Fast Money’ will be a summer hit!”

Jae E worked extremely close with Interscope Records producer , Fingaz and Saltmine Studio’s music engineer Justin Salter, to create the perfect sound and feel that would have listeners bobbing their heads to this instant west coast summer classic!

“Since Jae E has been working with M.I.L./Danny Boy Records he has been flawless in every aspect during his long haul to perfection. I have no doubt he will continue to excel as an extremely talented recording artist.” Said Project Director, Jaime Avila

Jae E’s debut LP MUSIC IS LIFE is scheduled to drop at the end of the third quarter 2011.

For more information on Jae E’s ‘Fast Money’ please refer to contact information at the bottom of this release.

Fast Money link below:
http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/en/play/s/ba1d75f-261853/

CONTACT JAE E:
www.jaeemusic.com
www.twitter.com/yaboyjaee
jae_e@me.com
480.280.4625

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TECH N9NE’s STRANGE MUSIC DROPS NEW ALBUM DAMN FOOL!

April 29, 2011 By

(Los Angeles, CA) BIG SCOOB IS A DAMN FOOL! The “fool” has always balanced out the pride of the king. It’s no different with Strange Music founder Tech N9ne and his longtime buddy Big Scoob. Big Scoob is no ordinary fool, however, as his 26-track new album makes clear: he’s a Damn Fool. Who else but Scoob would describe his car as “shining like a can of root beer“?

“Growing up in the ‘hood in Kansas City, a damn fool, that was me!” says Big Scoob. “I’d stick to my whiskey bottle, go as hard as I wanted to. But now I’m seeing the effects of that over the long term, so I’m in a position to tell cautionary tales. Don’t worry, I got jokes!”

Damn Fool‘s standout tracks include bass anthem “DAMU”, a riotous posse cut featuring Jay Rock, Messy Marv, Skatterman & Bumpy Knuckles, and open-hand slapper “They DNT Want It” featuring Glasses Malone and Boogieman. “All I Kno Is Hood”, co-starring Scoob’s label-mate Krizz Kaliko, is uncut street gospel as Scoob raps: “Gang bang reppin’ the name, I’m from the soil/ rap game nuthin’ but flames, I got that oil/ gutter butter seepin’ and leakin’ like I’m a boil/ old school actin’ the fool, that Delta Royal!” .

Big Scoob and Tech N9ne grew up together in Kansas City, cliqued in the group 57th Rogue Dog Villains (RDVs for short), scoring a huge local hit with “Let’s Get Fucked Up”. In 2009, Big Scoob recorded his debut album Monsterifik for Tech’s label Strange Music. “When I let my personality out on tour, cats like Fat Joe and E-40 were howling and said ‘You a damn fool!’ Tech N9ne was watching and told me, ‘That’s what I want you to give people on this new album.’”

Set to appear on select dates of Tech N9ne’s All 6s & 7s tour starting in May, Scoob will serve his new cups-up anthems “Lemonade Delight” and “Drunk & Stupid” to fans young and old. “It’s party time!” enthuses Scoob. “And this Damn Fool says everyone’s invited.”

“All I know is Hood” Video link:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eQi1eU5c6Wo&feature=channel_video_title

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Hip Hop Artist VAIN Releases “ALL GHETTO Mixtape”

April 29, 2011 By

(New York, NY – April 26, 2011) – Hip-hop recording artist & recently named face of Louis Royer Cognac, VAIN (Verbal Assault Is Nasty) releases his “ALL GHETTO Mixtape“, available for free download everywhere and at http://www.datpiff.com/Vain-All-Ghetto-mixtape.202585.html.
The “ALL GHETTO Mixtape” features guest appearances from Jim Jones, Lil Mo’, St. Laz, Slim (112) and more.  The lead-off single is the title track “All Ghetto” featuring Red Cafe’ and produced by Jesse West. “I am thrilled at the buzz and support that people are giving the song.  It’s a great feeling for people across the country hit me up and say they heard my song on the radio. and that they really like it,“ says VAIN.  “It shows that all the hard work of all these years is finally paying off,” he adds.
“ALL GHETTO MIXTAPE” FREE DOWNLOAD LINK – http://www.datpiff.com/Vain-All-Ghetto-mixtape.202585.html
ALL GHETTO MIXTAPE Tracklist:
1. Intro
2. All Ghetto feat. Red Cafe’
3. World Famous feat. Pretty Hendrix
4. Anidote
5. Ultimate B Boy
6. Don’t Stop
7. Club Life
8. Smoke
9. Show Off feat. St. Laz
10. All Ghetto (Skit)
11. I am Your Pusha feat. Kanye West
12. Uh Huh
13. We Get Money
14. How We Roll
15. Keep it Gangsta
16. Back to the Hood
17. Stay Rollin
18. VAIN (Freestyle)
19. VAIN & DRO (Ruff)
20. We Luv the Drama
21. Off he Book Bizness feat. St. Laz
22. A Movie
23. The Natural feat. Fortune
24. All The Good Girls feat. Slim of 112
25. Lets Chill
26. Break up to Make up feat. Lil Mo
27. Tropics feat. Gullyman
28. Its VAIN
DOWNLOADABLE LINK:  “ALL GHETTO” from Hip-Hop Artist VAIN featuring RED CAFE’ (CLEAN VERSION) http://limelinx.com/files/94623485f5b8ef13ff612f4f7bec2b96
DOWNLOADABLE LINK: “ALL GHETTO” from Hip-Hop Artist VAIN featuring RED CAFE’ (DIRTY VERSION) http://limelinx.com/files/4eae28c5c6ebea43fc03ea074f49dbf7
VIDEO LINK – “SHOW OFF” by VAIN featuring JIM JONES & ST. LAZ
http://www.youtube.com/user/itsvain#p/u/4/RbRnf1L_wJ0

VAIN grew up with the intimate musical influences of his parents who were both members of bands back in the 80’s. VAIN recalls as a kid, his mother would make him perform Slick Rick songs at all family functions.  “The moment I knew folks were coming over, it was like a bell that rang in my head, asking, which song will I perform today?,” he chuckles.

After graduating high school in Queens, New York where VAIN was born and raised, he began working full time while continuing to aggressively pursue his music career. In 2004, VAIN’s father passed away and due to the loss, he channeled and refocused his energy into his music and has since been aggressively pursuing his musical career.

Inspired heavily by Hip-Hop music of the late 80’s and 90’s, VAIN admires artists such as NAS, Mobb Deep, Nature, and A Tribe Called Quest. In order to master his craft as a well-rounded artist, VAIN extensively immersed himself into developing his craft by listening to diverse records and pushing the envelope as an innovative writer. VAIN has mastered the lyrical balance of lethally fierce word play, witty social commentary, and poetic story telling. As he recollects, “eventually, I got nice and my first record touched radio in 2005.  It was a joint called, ’Toss Da Paper’.”

Describing his own musical style, VAIN stated, “I believe I come from an educated yet street point of view, where I’m giving people insight into life.  What I desire to accomplish through my music is to educate, inspire as well as entertain.  I think I write from the heart first and then the mind.  There is nothing in the entire world quite like performing and I simply can’t get enough of the euphoric musical high!” It is perfectly summarized in VAIN’s favorite quote, “music is an audio vibration of a person’s soul. ”

VAIN has opened for Hip-Hop artists including DMX, Fabolous, Foxy Brown, Corrupt and The Clipse. He has worked with some of Hip-Hop’s most sought after producers including Ryan Leslie, Teflon, P.F. Cuttin, Terrence Dudley, Jelly Roll and Fingers, just to name a few.

 

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Ra-Fael Blanco
VP Media Relations & Communications
2R’s Entertainment & Media PR
601 W. 135th Street #6E | New York, NY | 10031
646.326.4803 |TwoRsEnt@aol.com
Twitter.com/TwoRsEnt
FACEBOOK: Ra-Fael Blanco
BBM PIN – 22465A3D

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HIP-HOP ARTIST WAKA FLOCKA FLAME, CELEBRITIES & PROFESSIONAL ATHLETES TEAM UP WITH PRESERVE OUR LEGACY TO HELP SAVE LIVES OF ETHNIC PATIENTS

April 29, 2011 By
New York, NY – Many may believe that Hip-Hop Artist, celebrities and professional athletes do not care about their health or the community, however, one organization begs to differ – that is Preserve Our Legacy. When co-founder Shana Melius sent various request to various entertainers to participate in game to help save the life of Fort Worth native 1-year old Daylen Parrish, they all accepted without hesitation. Waka Flocka Flame and various professional athletes will participate in the “Got Bone Marrow” celebrity charity basketball game at Southern Methodist University (SMU) to benefit Preserve Our Legacy, a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to raising awareness among various ethnic groups about the need for PBSC, bone marrow and umbilical cord blood donations.  The game will be April 30 at Moody Coliseum on the campus of SMU (6000 Airline Rd. Dallas, TX).  Tickets are available online at www.gotbonemarrow.eventbrite.com.
Daylen Parrish is the child who will benefit from the April 30 basketball game at Southern Methodist University in Dallas.  Twenty-month old Daylen is from Dallas’ neighbor city, Fort Worth Texas.  Daylen suffers from sickle cell anemia and is in desperate need of a bone marrow transplant.  He has been admitted to the hospital 11 times in his first 18 months of life.
Dallas Mayor Dwaine Caraway and model Jessica Dystra will be coaching the Music Team, which includes Waka Flocka Flame, JD Williams from HBO’s The Wire, James Chippendale from Lovehopestrength.org, Gotti from Cash Money, Celebrity Psychologist/Photographer Efani Allah, Celebrity Jeweler Rafaello, Dallas Artist Tarzzahn and various other artists.  The Sports team will be coached by New York ABA Coach Michael Logan and surprise guest will include NFL player Antrel Rolle from the NY Giants, NFL Player Drew Coleman from the NY Jets, NFL player Bryan McCann from the Dallas Cowboys, former And1 player Hdache, Dallas Native Damian “D-Rob” Robinson former NFL player from NY Jets & Tampa Bay Buccs, NFL player Shaun Smith from the Kansas City Chiefs, and various players from various NFL teams and other professional sport teams.
The celebrity basketball game, which is being hosted by Preserve Our Legacy, a New York based nonprofit which advocates for minority patients who need stem cell or bone marrow transplants, is one of many such fundraisers the group has undertaken since helping to pass Jaden’s Law.  The group got involved with patient advocacy and education following the 2007 death of Jaden Hilton.  The law passed in 2010 in New Jersey and requires the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Service to provide an online brochure about PBSC and bone marrow donation.  New York Assemblyman Keith L.T. Wright introduced New York A4294 – Jaden’s Law and will be presenting a resolution naming May 3, 2011 “Bone Marrow and Umbilical Cord Blood Registration Day”, in honor of Jaden and Preserve Our Legacy, Inc.  “Our goal is to increase the numbers within the National Registry because there are so many variations through out numerous ethnic groups, it makes it hard to find a donor.  However, the more people that register, the better possibility for an ethnic patient to find a match.  We encourage people to register while attending our “edu-taining” events”, says Shana Melius, Co-Founder of Preserve Our Legacy.
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Tiffani Hilton, ext 704
tiffani.hilton@preserveourlegacy.org
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V White & The Politician drop new video feat Casual

April 29, 2011 By

On the heels of their recent string of music videos for the Stimulus Package album, Oakland Rap duo V-White & The Politician continue their forward momentum with a new music video, “Panda” ft Casual (of Hieroglyphics).  This serves as the lead single from their upcoming album Gas Station, slated for release July 5,th 2011.  Staying in tune with their roots, they’ve deployed some of the Bay Area’s notable heavy hitters including The Jacka, Casual (of Hieroglyphics), Nio Tha Gift, MacShawn100, J Stalin, B-Legit, Messy Marv, Philthy Rich and more. The 18-track album is their ambitious undertaking to offer eagerly awaiting fans a cohesive full-length experience.

The black and white cinematography in “Panda” is a play on the concept of keeping things simple and fresh like the colors of the of duel  toned Panda bear. The video features a debut from Casual along with global performing turf dance group, Turf Feinz showcasing their unique style of fluid footwork and turf style contortion. Turf dancing and turf music a recognized art form and street culture, which V-White & The Politician incorporate into their music.

In the west coast rap world “gas” is a reference to “heat” in delivery of style and lyrics, so V-White & The Politician thought it only fitting to title their 18-track heat packed full length, Gas Station. The production on the album is a mix of Hip-Hop and funk, with elements of soul and understated melodies.  The album offers up feel good tracks that keep your head nodding, with moments of street-life story telling, and personal accounts of the loss of loved ones. The track “Can I” puts new school rappers J Stalin, Stevie Joe and Philthy Rich on an old school funk sounding production, while “Cocaine Music” featuring Macshwan100 (formerly on Death Row) and Messy Marv sheds light addictive habits and street life.

Having come off a stint of show dates with Too Short, V-White & The Politician show no signs of stopping any time soon with plans for more performance dates in support of Gas Station.  The fans are still reacting to Stimulus Package, with tracks like “California” ft Too $hort rotating on MTVJams and Music Choice, and radio support from KMEL.  The Oakland mainstays continue to stay current with their audience.

About the artists
V-White is best known as half of the Oakland act The Delinquents. After signing with major label Priority Records in the 90s, he released the classic widely recognized “Bosses will be Bosses” and “That Man.” He has also worked with hip-hop notables such as Snoop Dogg, Mack 10, Master P and Too $hort.

Big Zeke The Politician wears many hats, often taking on the roles of producer, writer and rapper. He has worked with countless artists including Ant Banks, Ea Ski, Too Short, Mistah Fab, Messy Marv, San Quin, Casual, Stevie Joe, Eddi Projex, and Mac Shawn 100 and has established himself as one of the best producers in the Bay Area.

The two met through rap legend Too $hort more than eight years ago and have collaborated together since then as V-White & The Politician, Gas Station marks their third official album together as a group. Streets Can Vouch was their first group album released for free in the streets, and was the catalyst that cultivated their fanbase.

Streams:
“Panda” video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Hl3ZeKDbh0

For more artist info visit:

http://www.facebook.com/VWhiteandThePolitician

http://twitter.com/vidalwhite

http://twitter.com/thepolitic1an

 

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Hannah G Wagner
New Media Marketing & PR
AIM/Skype  hannahGwagner

http://www.linkedin.com/in/hannahgwagner

http://Twitter.com/HannahgWagner

(C) 415-HGW-1505

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OSCAR SANCHEZ & AFFLUENT RECORDS GETS READY TO MAKE IT HOT FOR SUMMER 2011

April 29, 2011 By

April 28, 2011New York, New York As the temperature starts to rise in the streets of New York City and across the nation, so does the intensity at Affluent Records as they get ready to gear up to release a new set of albums to burn your Ipod playlist rotation this summer.

“We have been blessed,” says Affluent Records label owner Oscar Sanchez. Although the music industry is still in transition with the digital age we have managed to work thru the industry hurdles of woes others haven’t and have been able leap forward fluidly to work with a lot of great artists across the nation and are now ready to showcase some of the best new talent in music throughout this year.

“I am very proud of the great new artists we have been able to work with and artist develop to bring out their best of their work” Of course without saying is our best new R&B, Pop female artist for Affluent Records is singerKATLYN SWANSON and her debut album “DIZZY”. Now that we have launched the video single to “DIZZY”which was directed by the one and only Video Music Boxlegend Ralph McDaniels, to impact to MTV, FUSE, MUSIC CHOICE, LOGO, TR3S, MUN2 and more, you will get to see and hear why everybody is falling in love with Katlyn Swanson worldwide. Download the hit debut album “DIZZY” at Itunes right now and check out for her new EP “THE KATLYN SWANSON REMIX PROJECT” coming this summer.

Also download the new AFFLUENT CARIBBEAN SERIES Vol 1, 2, & 3 by DJ MUMS, DJ RUDEBOWY23, DJ DESTRUCTION, & THE REGGAEBOYZ at ITUNES right now! “If you LOVE Reggae, Dancehall, and Caribbean music then this new series will have you jamming all summer long at the beach in the car or at your BBQs”, says Sanchez.

Getting ready to also blast off this summer is Florida very own Hustlemann’sJASE COOK. “Jase has been cooking in the kitchen making it hot for all these rappers this summer getting ready to set it off on the world with his new music ” says Sanchez. A dedicated worker just like 2pac in the studio he has a set of 2 new EPs coming out this next month “HIP HOP NEVA DIED” & “THE COOKBOOK” as well as gearing up to release his new album later this summer “PTSD”. Be on the lookout for the new hit single produced by Oscar Sanchez & Reef Ali from Jase Cook entitled “SO HOT” and download some of his current music on ITUNES like AFFLUENT MIXTAPE SERIES PRESENTS JASE COOK, or Troublesome08

“We also have great new artists to add to the roster this year such as NYC’s YOUNG DANE.Dane is the son of legendary rapper Dana Dane and is now ready to embark on his own journey, so if you like J. Cole, if you like Corey Gunz, if you like Diggy Simmons, I am telling you America you will love Young Dane. Check out for his new hit single “Seein’ Sideways”coming out this summer.” says Sanchez.

Another new expansion under the Affluent Record label is a new hip-hop / gospel albumthat will be coming out this summer by Staten Island rapper Phantom. Be on the lookout as well from our AFFLUENT MIXTAPE SERIES division at the label where we will proudly release in the next upcoming months new mixtapeswith original music from several new artists across the nation such as NYC’s SAMO & ESCO, and NEW CAROLINA MIXTAPE IMPRINT AE PRODUCTIONS with down south artists KID ECHO and DONRAY.

Attention All Artists & Labels looking for distribution for your MIXTAPES, SINGLES, ALBUMS, or LABEL DEALSplease contact me at affluentnyc@msn.com

Send me your mp3, links, contact, bio, press, and jpegs directly and I will contact you immediately.  Don’t make an excuse make a difference and join NYC top urban digital record label Affluent Records.

“What inspires me everyday at Affluent is that our main focus is to produce hit records, artist develop and micro-market companies into brands. I LOVE it! Over the past 6 years we have founded and provided the best new outlet for indieurban music. What most importantly we have done out of New York City is created a new home for artist & labels. We are the future. Affluent is currently the music industry’s only complete one stop for artist & labels, where they can have everything they need from A to Z in one place, and have it facilitated to them in order to get their music out and sell. In 2011 we are proud to say that we have revamped and revised the typical work model for record labels in the future, simply because it takes more than uploading a song to be successful in the digital age” says Sanchez

Affluent Records is NYC#1 Urban Digital Record Label & Full Service Marketing / Media Company focusing and specializing in urban music, world wide digital distribution, music production, a&r consulting, artist development, online publicity, artist/brand translation, digital promotions and more.

For Press Interviews or Features for Oscar Sanchez please contact the following:

Oscar Sanchez at oscarsanchez@affluentrecords.com

Affluent Publicity, Marketing & Media at affluentnyc@msn.com

Bullzeye Publicity (Michelle Alene) at chellabullzeyeent@gmail.com

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Tami LaTrell’s Album Party

April 29, 2011 By
Known for writing billboard toppers for artists like Whitney Houston and Keyshia Cole, Houston’s own multi-platinum songwriter, Tami LaTrell, will release her highly anticipated solo project—-an introspective-mixtape, titled “Through My Eyes: The Anatomy of a Songwriter” hosted by Nnete of 97.9 The Box.   Her writing credits include Grammy award-winning, multi-platinum pop icon, Whitney Houston (Just Whitney), Grammy nominated artist Keyshia Cole (Just Like You), Malik Yoba’s “Barber Shop” (BET.com), Taking The Stage (MTV) Hair Show-The Movie (Soundtrack),International J-Xavier,  Rap A Lot’s, Devin the Dude (Waitin’ to Inhale), a feature on Chamillionaire’s, Sound of Revenge, J-Dawg’s (Still Behind Tint) and a developing a roster of independent artists.
The “Through My Eyes” mixtape release party will give event attendees, media and industry insiders first listen to the album as well as an exclusive look at her new reality web-series, Tami LaTrell: Through My Eyes. Attendees will enter the event via black carpet into a plush and sexy atmosphere, flashing cameras and posh décor. They will then enter Moghuls Lounge, where the theme will be “Glitz and Glam” with the colors of pink, black and diamonds surrounding the venue. Tami LaTrell’s music will be playing as guests mix and mingle. Special invited guests such as media and celebrity will be amongst the attendees at the event.
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Dorcey Kuti
FOUNDER/PRESIDENT
OFC:832-598-7621
Cell: 832-287-1664
FAX:484-303-5470
www.gazellepr.com
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E.Z. The Lyrical Skitzo releases “Victory” ft. Persia, Shawnna and Twista

April 29, 2011 By

E.Z. The Lyrical Skitzo best known for his single “White on Rice” ft. Persia of Vh1’s White Rapper Show and R&B artist Eddie Kane as well as the hot remix “Half of it” ft Swazy Baby of Slip N Slide Records is back with his new mixtape “Victory”.

The mixtape has features from Persia, Shawnna, Twista as well as some local talent that will have you bobbing your head throughout the whole cd.  This mixtape is his second mixtape this year and after the reviews of his last project, he is looking forward to the outcome for “Victory”.

E.Z. recently caught the attention of Young Money President “Mack Maine”, who runs the site www.igotswagtube.com with Harve Pierre of Bad Boy.  Mack Maine posted on the site that the track “Sound Like Young Money” and would make it the first site feature.  Since then they have continued to go back and forth and discuss projects.

About EZ The Lyrical Skitzo:

Growing up in a home with two Caribbean born parents E.Z. was exposed to a different culture of music.  The love of the tunes influenced E.Z. to get involve with music.   At age 12, while visiting family in Jamaica, E.Z. went to a small studio with his uncle and recorded his first rap.  This visit to the studio opened up a new world for him.   When he returned home to the states he started taking rap serious.

After two years of honing his craft E.Z. hooked up with a local producer named Twizzle, who included E.Z. on a few mixtape tracks & compilations.   One of these features was on a song called “What do you want” with MTV’s “Making the Band” R&B singer Courtney Kinard aka Chantz Kacey.  This song appeared on worldwide music charts beating out songs from 50 cent, Ryan Leslie, Tyrese and Omarion.  After appearing in the video for the single E.Z. received request for interviews and features almost on a daily basis.  This notoriety encouraged E.Z. to step his game up.  He purchased his own studio equipment and produced his own mixtape “Who He Is” and started traveling all over the tri-state region getting his music to anyone who would listen.

Over the next year E.Z. started creating his own buzz with a strong viral campaign, guest appearances and features on remixes and mixtapes.  In 2009 E.Z. released an online mixtape called “SkitzoPhrenia” Vol. 1 which was the beginning of a four part Mixtape Series.  The mixtape featured a remix of “Half Of it” with Slip N Slide Records artist Swazy Baby.  E.Z. feels that on this mixtape series he shows you why he has the nickname Skitzo by displaying his many different flows.

At 21 years old E.Z. plays the part of writer, producer & Executive Producer to his own Institution Musik artist Rich Raw & R&B crooner I Shyne.

Free Download Link for “Victory”:

http://www.mediafire.com/file/opeoayxm78016eb

 

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For booking, Features or Interview request contact: mnsmedia@gmail.com
E.Z. The Lyrical Skitzo appears courtesy of Native Son Records:
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Boogie Down Rapper Hakim Releases Eye-Popping New Video For “Baby Shake That Thing”

April 29, 2011 By
The young MC from the Boogie Down Bronx is proud to release his music video for the first single off his independent CD debut “Unlimited Presents Hakim”.  “Baby Shake That Thing” is a club banger ode to the ladies and their dance moves.  The video features the handsome Hakim and ladies doing what they do best, dancing to his beats.

The video is an eye popper to say the least and is a true testament to the lifestyle of late nights and clubbing.  Hakim is on fire repping today’s most def, blinging looks and is accompanied by some of the hottest females on the scene.  The video will definitely get you in the mood to get up out of your seat and go out to have a good time and shake that thing.
Hakim’s distinctive style of rapping is highlighted on his new CD.  The CD was produced in large part by Kbar Productions.  Hakim chose to utilize his talent and creativity to express himself through his love of music rather than take to the streets like many other young Bronx residents have.  In 1998, as a teen he formed a rap duo with childhood friend Strategy called Unlimited.  The two enjoyed local success, even wowing the toughest audience on the planet, when they performed at the world famous Apollo Theater.  As fate would have it, Hakim became a solo act with his duo partner went to prison, cutting that affiliation short of stardom.  Even today, Hakim credits Strategy with being the catalyst that ignited his hip-hop fire.

Hakim has survived the street, having been both shot and stabbed, he is an insightful wordsmith who imbues his lyrics with reality, both good and bad.  He prides himself on being street smart and educated and both of these aspects make him a force to be reckoned with.  He knows what he wants and has the tools to get them.  He has also had some experience in modeling and acting and hopes to explore these areas in the future, however in the mean time; he uses all these talents in his new video.

The video is your first look at Hakim, but it certainly will not be the last.  His skills, looks and on-the-edge creativity are apparent in every aspect of the video.  It is definitely a video that people will be buzzing about.
To watch “Baby Shake That Thing” visit- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9tIkWQnPQmk.

For media inquiries please contact Brian Gilmore/Double XXposure Media Relations at 917-549-4582 or email at briangilmore76@aol.com.
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BG Group
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