Hip-Hop Chess Federation Announces West Coast Kings & Queens Tournament

Rappers & Martial Artists Gather to Empower the Youth

Sept. 1oth 2009, San Francisco, CA- The Hip-Hop Chess Federation is proud to announce the West Coast Kings & Queens Tournament. The Hip-Hop Chess Federation is the world's first organization to fuse music, chess and martial arts to promote unity, strategy and non-violence. There will be a traditional rated chess tournament, people can learn chess basics, watch graffiti art battles, b-boy ciphers, celebrity chess matches, martial arts exhibitions, prize giveaways and more! It all takes place Oct. 10th 2009 at John O'Connell High School from 9AM to 6PM at 2355 Folsom St. @ 19th in San Francisco, Ca. ADMISSION IS FREE FOR ALL AGES.

Celebrity guests inculde Rakaa Iriscience from Dilated Peoples, rap legend Ray Luv, Traxamillion, Casual from Hieroglyphics, Balance and Big Rich, Conscious Daughters, T-KASH, DLabrie and others to be announced. The event will be DJ'ed by KMEL Street Soldiers DJ Malcolm Marshall. There will also be a special All Queens Life Strategies Panel where Concious Daughters, Jean Hoffman of 9 Queens and other prominent business women will discuss how young girls can step forward with positivity and confidence into the future.

"It was time for the HHCF to do something specifically to celebrate the power and impact of the artists from the west coast," said HHCF founder and CEO Adisa Banjoko. "We always provide safe, family friendly environments for people to discover their true potential in life and have fun. All of the artists in attendance have a proven track record not only of being raw, but in giving back to the communities they come from. We're honored and humbled to have them all in attendance."

"We are enthusiastic and grateful to all the celebrities, kids and educators coming together for the Kings & Queens Tournament," said Banjoko. "This organization has been hurt badly by the failing economy. Yet by forging strong strategic alliances we're still pushing ahead. These are tough times for many of America's youth. Nevertheless the HHCF remains unflinching in our goal to share the countless educational and artistic life options for them in this world. We are grateful for all the rappers, chess masters and martial artists who have donated their time to teaching kids healthy alternatives to violence on the streets. Since our explosive beginning there have been many imitations, but there is only one Hip-Hop Chess Federation! See you all there."

All who wish to compete in the Kings & Queens Tournament can sign up today at:http://www.bayareachess.com

Partners for the West Coast Kings & Queens Tournament are Bay Area Chess and WuChess.com. Other sponsors include JW Foundation, 9 Queens, www.thechesspiece.com, www.thechessdrum.net, 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu SF, www.mikerelm.com.com, Heroes Martial Arts and Upper Playground. For more information on how to participate visit www.hiphopchess.blogspot.com

WATCH KINGS & QUEENS VIDEO: http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xadbnk_hiphop-chess-w-rakaa-traxamillion-t_lifestyle

Media Contact |    Meko Gaborski (323) 335-4497 gaborski@shinkenpublicrelations.com

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Hip Hop Research: Book List Now at 75 Academic Titles

Hip Hop Research, a blog by Clyde Smith devoted to documenting academic books about hip hop, has reached 75 titles.

There are more to come but it's already an impressive overview of the academic study of hip hop.

Big ups to Greg Schick at World Hip Hop Market who sent me a list of hip hop books to check out. Thanks!

Hip Hop Press: Directly Submitted Releases Now Indexed by Google News

Press releases submitted directly to Hip Hop Press are now indexed by Google News.  So if you haven't been submitting releases directly because we pick them up from other newswires, please reconsider.  And if we pick it up first elsewhere and you still send your release directly, we will update the release so it's included in the Google News feed.

Please submit all press releases to:
hiphoppress(at)netweed(dot)com

If you have questions, please hit us up there as well.

DAY26 SPEND "FOREVER" AT #1; MAKING THE BAND 4 STARS MAKE SMASH CHART ENTRY WITH LONG-AWAITED SECOND ALBUM

"FOREVER IN A DAY" DEBUTS ATOP BILLBOARD'S "TOP R&B/HIP-HOP ALBUMS" CHART AS "IMMA PUT IT ON HER (FEAT. YUNG JOC & DIDDY)" BLOWS UP AT URBAN RADIO NATIONWIDE

APRIL 22, 2009 , Bad Boy recording group Day26 has made a blockbuster chart debut with their just-released second album, "FOREVER IN A DAY." The album - which includes the hit single, "Imma Put It On Her (Feat. Yung Joc and Diddy)" - entered Billboard's "Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums" chart at #1, while also landing at #2 on the comprehensive Billboard 200 with sales in excess of 113,000.

"FOREVER IN A DAY" (Executive Producer: Sean "Diddy" Combs/ Co Executive Producer: Harve Pierre) - which follows the Making The Band 4 stars' self-titled Billboard 200-topping 2008 debut - has also proven an online sensation, coming in at #5 on the week's "Top Digital Albums" tally.  Further, the album is currently standing tall at #1 on iTunes' "Top R&B/Soul Albums" sales ranking, having previously reached #3 on the overall iTunes "Top Albums" chart.

"Imma Put It On Her" - which serves as theme song to Diddy and MTV's smash reality series, Making The Band 4: Season 3, Part 2 - is ascending the top 40 at Urban radio outlets nationwide, after impacting at the format's #2 Most Added track.  In addition, the song's companion video is scoring across the MTV spectrum, including "Heavy" rotation at MTV Jams and "Power" rotation at MTV Hits.  Day26 are slated to perform "Imma Put It On Her" during tomorrow's live season finale of MTV's Making The Band 4 (check local listings).

Day26 - Brian Andrews, Mike McCluney, Qwanell Mosley (a.k.a. "Que"), Robert Curry, and Willie Taylor - are currently celebrating the album's phenomenal success with the "26 Days of Day26" promotional tour, a non-stop itinerary that sees the group performing and meeting fans across the country.  Among the highlights thus far have been appearances on BET's Spring Bling Beach Towel Throwdown and 106 & Park (where "Imma Put It On Her" was named "New Joint of the Day"); a live chat on Diddy's PTwitter TV, and a slew of national radio interviews.

On Tuesday, April 14th, Day26 visited Best Buy on New York's Fifth Avenue for one of the retailer's most successful in-store events to date.  The line stretched around the block as the R&B superstars signed countless copies of "FOREVER IN A DAY." The in-store was hosted by legendary Power 105 DJ Ed Lover, who spun tracks and kept the fans fired-up to meet and greet the group.

Having toured the world as part of last year's "P. Diddy Presents The Making The Band 4 Tour," Day26 is now getting set to embark on their next live itinerary, this time co-headlining a series of west coast dates alongside J. Holiday.  Full details can be found on Day26's hugely popular MySpace page, located at www.myspace.com/day26.

The five gifted performers that comprise Day26 were chosen by Diddy and MTV viewers around the world on 2007's record-shattering Making The Band 4 "Season One" finale.  Last year saw "DAY26" enter the record books as the biggest-selling debut album from a male R&B group in the 17-year history of SoundScan.  The album - which includes the hit singles, "Got Me Going" and "Since You Been Gone" - exploded into the #1 spot on the SoundScan/Billboard 200 in its first week of release, while also topping Billboard's "Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums" chart.

For up-to-the-minute information, please visit www.day26online.com, www.myspace.com/day26, and www.badboyonline.com.

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DAY26 "Forever in a Day" In Stores April 14th!

Hip Hop Research: Book List at 51 Academic Titles & Growing!

Hip Hop Research, a new blog from Clyde Smith devoted to documenting academic studies of hip hop, has reached 51 titles with more on the way.

Entries feature the book's cover art, when available, and basic links to WorldCat, a world library search engine, as well as options from Amazon and Google for checking out the book's content.

The long term goal is to use this book list as a basis for an annotated bibligraphy of academic studies of hip hop but it's pretty cool just to see what researchers have already accomplished in this area of study.

Please pass this news on to students, educators, researchers and folks who like to know what's up!

UFC Fighters to Play Wu-Tang Clan at HHCF 2nd Annual Chess Kings Invitational

Chess Masters, Rappers and MMA Fighters Come Together for Charity Chess & Grappling

Sept. 15, 2008 - San Francisco, CA- The Hip-Hop Chess Federation is proud to announce the 2nd Annual Chess Kings Invitational. The Hip-Hop Chess Federation fuses music, chess and martial arts to promote unity, strategy and non-violence. The Chess Kings Invitational is a charity chess tournament where celebrities and youth interact through a variety of avenues. Due to the popularity of the event, the HHCF will host the 2nd Annual Chess Kings Invitational at the San Francisco Cow Palace. Everyone is invited to join the team on Saturday October 11, 2008 starting with a scholastic tournament.

UFC Fighters Rich Franklin and Jeff Monson, RZA & GZA from the Wu-Tang Clan, Rakaa from Dilated Peoples and pioneer female MC Roxanne Shante are just some of the stars participating in the celebrity tournament. Best selling author of The Art of Learning and chess master Josh Waitzkin, Rich Franklin, RZA and Ralek Gracie will participate on a panel called "Fitness of Body & Mind ". A second panel "Art and Education" will feature Roxanne Shante, Josh Waitzkin, author of children's book Chess Rumble Greg Neri and Def Poetry Jam's Amir Sulaiman.

There will be a standard scholastic chess competition for youth and adults. Additionally, four schools selected by the HHCF will play in the HHCF Scholarship Invitational for scholarship money. A Brazilian jiu jitsu exhibition by MMA fighter Ralek Gracie and Rakaa will also take place. There will be open free chess gaming all day and those who do not know how to play can learn the basics from HHCF chess mentors.

"We are enthusiastic and grateful to all the celebrities, kids and educators coming together for the Chess Kings Invitational" said CEO Adisa Banjoko. "This
Invitational is going to be an incredible event. These are tough times for many of America's youth. Nevertheless the HHCF remains unflinching in our goal to share the countless educational and artistic life options for them in this world. People are flying in from all over the country to participate. We're are grateful for all the rappers, chess masters and martial artists who have donated their time to teaching kids healthy alternatives to violence on the streets."

UFC's Rich Franlkin stated " I'm excited to a part of the Hip-Hop Chess Federation event. Anything that can help young people better their lives is worth it for me."

Fellow UFC vet Jeff Monson is eager to attend after missing last years event due to a car accident. "I look forward to coming out to the Chess Kings Invitational and teach the kids about staying focused and having fun" said Monson. "I want them to know that it is equally important to train your brain and body to get the most out of life."

To sign up for the tournament visit: http://www.hiphopchessfederation.org/kings2008

Partners for the 2nd Annual Chess Kings Invitational include Scion and Bay Area Chess. Other sponsors include JW Foundation, www.thechesspiece.com, www.onthemat.com, www.friendster.com and Cal Chess.org. To be a sponsor for this event or for more information on how to participate visit www.hiphopchessfederation.org/kings2008 today!

Media Contact:
Meko Gaborski
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Beats on The Beach Updates- Showcase Submissions extended to Sept 26th, Video Blog from 2 Panelists, Hotel Group rate extended for few more days!!

iStandard iNc and DBHH Management are bringing you the first annual 'Beats on The Beach' Miami Music Seminar Presented by Roland, IK Multimedia, Remix Magazine and ASCAP October 9-11th 2008 @ The Doubletree Surfcomber Hotel in Miami Florida aka South Beach.

'Beats on The Beach' will consist of incredible networking opportunities, keynote speakers, interactive industry panels, artist and producer showcases, giveaways, surprise guests as well as Miami's best offering- their sexy nightlife at some of the most incredible clubs on the beach!!

We are NOW proud to announce the most recent confirmation added to the list of music industry elites already slated to be apart of 'Beats on The Beach' with the World Famous DJ CLUE (Radio Personality/CEO of Desert Storm). He will joining our current roster of incredible confirmed panelists such as Sha Money XL (Co Founder of G Unit/ CEO Money Mgmt Group), Lenny S (VP of A&R Def Jam/ Rocafella records) Riggs Morales (SR VP of A&R Shady Records), Danny Carter (A&R Interscope West) Julian Boothe (VP of A&R Slip n Slide), Omar Grant (Head of A&R Urban EMI Records) Dre Mckenzie (G Unit A&R), Gorilla Tek (Platinum Producer for Trick Daddy, LiL Wayne) Entertainment Attorney Bob Celestin (reps Petey Pablo, Tocarra Jones and Blue Williams), John Ingram (Entertainment Attorney for Sha Money, Juelz Santana, LLoyd Banks and more) as well as multi platinum producers The Runners (Rick Ross, Keisha Cole, Chris Brown), Cool and Dre (Lil Wayne, Fat Joe, Rick Ross), Jimmy Kendrix (G Unit, Rihanna, Ja Rule, Ashanti, Shyne) Alamo (Director of A&R for DTP), Diaz Brothers (Trick Daddy, Pitbull), Red Spyda (50 Cent, Lil Kim, Lil Flip, D12, Obie Trice) and Slip N Slide recording Artist Qwote is also scheduled to perform at 'Beats on The Beach'

AND IF THAT WASN'T ALREADY ENOUGH REASON TO REGISTER FOR 'BEATS ON THE BEACH'

ALL 'Beats on The Beach' registrants will receive a special ringtone deal from Thumbplay.com who just signed on as a event sponsor!! Thumbplay Open is a perfect opportunity for independent artists, labels, developers, photographers, designers, and fans to sell ringtones, graphics and videos to over 200 million phones, earning money as an artist or a partner. Once you upload your own music, photos or videos or simply sell anything already in our catalog, get paid directly by using the promotion tools you will get by being a participant in the program AND.... ALL 'Beats on The Beach' registrants will also receive a FREE 3 Month Subscription to the worlds largest dj/production driven publication REMIX Magazine as well as your choice of a FREE AmpliTube 2 DUO or Ampeg SVX UNO courtesy of IK Multimedia!!! After registering you will receive a confirmation letter and link to redeem all these perks.

ALSO…Deadlines for Artist, Top Single and Producers showcase submissions are extended to Sept 26th since we just announced the prize packages, so you have less than one month to send in your heat to be considered for these 3 shows RIGHT ON THE BEACH!!! If selected you will be notified by Sept 28th with all specifics.

Click here for specifics on various showcase events and preliminary prize packages

iStandard Producer Showcase- www.beatsonthebeach.com/proinfo.htm
DBHH Management Artist Showcase- www.beatsonthebeach.com/artinfo.htm
America's Next Top Single Showcase- www.beatsonthebeach.com/singleinfo.htm

Check out this Video Blog from 2 of our esteemed panelists , Walter Jones (ASCAP) and Platinum Producer, Gorilla Tek
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FbdL0uRrDfE

ALSO….check out this little video invite by the pool just so you get a quick look at what this whole thing is going to look like, check it out here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CsstlIeo0KI

Still not convinced then take a 360 Virtual Tour of The 'Beats on The Beach' Miami Music Seminar Tour Location http://www.emarketing360.com/DoubleTree/FL/surf/index.html

Then check out our latest Interview with our latest media sponsor Alumnah.com
http://greeneyes.alumnah.com/2008/08/26/alumnah-talks-to-beats-on-the-beach/

So…. If you would like to be a part of history in the making and are looking to further your career by mingling in the sun and at the clubs with the biggest names in music then do yourself a favor by logging onto www.BeatsOnTheBeach.com and register today, submit to any of the showcase opportunities and book your room at the DoubleTree before it's to late.

To Register Today for Beats on The Beach
http://www.beatsonthebeach.com/botbregister.php

To Book Your Room At The DoubleTree Surfcomber Today and STILL get the group rate
http://doubletree.hilton.com/en/dt/groups/personalized/MIAOFDT-BEA-20081003/index.jhtml
(If you call the Hotel to book instead of email, please use company code BEA)

Proudly Sponsored by

Presenting Sponsors- ASCAP, IK Multi Media (ARC/T-Racks), Roland and Remix Magazine

Media Sponsors- HipHopPress.com (Hip Hop Wire), 944 Magazine, 305HipHop.com, HipHopGame.com, Miami New Times, MissXpose.com Alumnah.com, MicFiendPromo.com, Alumnah.com, YoRaps.com, TheNicheEventsOnline.com, Kechthis.com, ArtistMagazine.info and SIRmag.net

Event Sponsors- Thumbplay.com, Cliche, Jamnow.com, Mediaiconz.com, SampleMyMelodyz.com, Money Management , GetRightMusic.com and Miami Live

Indie Sponsors- Fammly Inc and Specialyst Entertainment

If interested in sponsorship opportunities please contact INFO@BEATSONTHEBEACH.COM

****INDIE LABELS PLEASE INQUIRE ABOUT OUR SPECIAL INDIE LABEL SPONSORSHIP*****

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Don Di Napoli - 973.715.1101
Alex Borrero - 305.803.2647
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DJ CLUE will be at Beats on The Beach, Will You?

(AND All Registrants Get a Special Ringtone Deal with Thumbplay.com and gifts from Remix Magazine and IK Multimedia)

iStandard iNc and DBHH Management are bringing you the first annual 'Beats on The Beach' Miami Music Seminar Presented by Roland, IK Multimedia, Remix Magazine and ASCAP October 9-11th 2008 @ The Doubletree Surfcomber Hotel in Miami Florida aka South Beach.

'Beats on The Beach' will consist of incredible networking opportunities, keynote speakers, interactive industry panels, artist and producer showcases, giveaways, surprise guests as well as Miami's best offering- their sexy nightlife at some of the most incredible clubs on the beach!!

We are NOW proud to announce the most recent confirmation added to the list of music industry elites already slated to be apart of 'Beats on The Beach' with the World Famous DJ CLUE (Radio Personality/CEO of Desert Storm). He will joining our current roster of incredible confirmed panelists such as Sha Money XL (Co Founder of G Unit/ CEO Money Mgmt Group), Lenny S (VP of A&R Def Jam/ Rocafella records) Riggs Morales (SR VP of A&R Shady Records), Danny Carter (A&R Interscope West) Julian Boothe (VP of A&R Slip n Slide), Omar Grant (Head of A&R Urban EMI Records) Dre Mckenzie (G Unit A&R), Gorilla Tek (Platinum Producer for Trick Daddy, LiL Wayne) Entertainment Attorney Bob Celestin (reps Petey Pablo, Tocarra Jones and Blue Williams) Zach Katz (Manages JR Rotem and Co CEO of Beluga Heights, Home of Sean Kingston) John Ingram (Entertainment Attorney for Sha Money, Juelz Santana, LLoyd Banks and more) as well as multi platinum producers The Runners (Rick Ross, Keisha Cole, Chris Brown), Cool and Dre (Lil Wayne, Fat Joe, Rick Ross), Jimmy Kendrix (G Unit, Rihanna, Ja Rule, Ashanti, Shyne) Alamo (Director of A&R for DTP), Diaz Brothers (Trick Daddy, Pitbull), Red Spyda (50 Cent, Lil Kim, Lil Flip, D12, Obie Trice) and Slip N Slide recording Artist Qwote is also scheduled to perform at 'Beats on The Beach'

AND IF THAT WASN'T ALREADY ENOUGH REASON TO REGISTER FOR 'BEATS ON THE BEACH'

ALL 'Beats on The Beach' registrants will receive a special ringtone deal from Thumbplay.com who just signed on as a event sponsor!! Thumbplay Open is a perfect opportunity for independent artists, labels, developers, photographers, designers, and fans to sell ringtones, graphics and videos to over 200 million phones, earning money as an artist or a partner. Once you upload your own music, photos or videos or simply sell anything already in our catalog, get paid directly by using the promotion tools you will get by being a participant in the program AND.... ALL 'Beats on The Beach' registrants will also receive a FREE 3 Month Subscription to the worlds largest dj/production driven publication REMIX Magazine as well as your choice of a FREE AmpliTube 2 DUO or Ampeg SVX UNO courtesy of IK Multimedia!!! After registering you will receive a confirmation letter and link to redeem all these perks.

ALSO…Deadlines for Artist, Top Single and Producers showcase submissions are extended to Sept 12th since we just announced the prize packages, so you have less than one month to send in your heat to be considered for these 3 shows RIGHT ON THE BEACH!!! If selected you will be notified by Sept 15th with all specifics.

Click here for specifics on various showcase events and preliminary prize packages

iStandard Producer Showcase- www.beatsonthebeach.com/proinfo.htm
DBHH Management Artist Showcase- www.beatsonthebeach.com/artinfo.htm
America's Next Top Single Showcase- www.beatsonthebeach.com/singleinfo.htm

ALSO….check out this little video invite by the pool just so you get a quick look at what this whole thing is going to look like, check it out here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CsstlIeo0KI

Still not convinced then take a 360 Virtual Tour of The 'Beats on The Beach' Miami Music Seminar Tour Location http://www.emarketing360.com/DoubleTree/FL/surf/index.html

Then check out our latest Interview with our latest media sponsor Alumnah.com
http://greeneyes.alumnah.com/2008/08/26/alumnah-talks-to-beats-on-the-beach/

So…. If you would like to be a part of history in the making and are looking to further your career by mingling in the sun and at the clubs with the biggest names in music then do yourself a favor by logging onto www.BeatsOnTheBeach.com and register today, submit to any of the showcase opportunities and book your room at the DoubleTree before it's to late.

To Register Today for Beats on The Beach
http://www.beatsonthebeach.com/botbregister.php

To Book Your Room At The DoubleTree Surfcomber Today
http://doubletree.hilton.com/en/dt/groups/personalized/MIAOFDT-BEA-20081003/index.jhtml
(If you call the Hotel to book, please use company code BEA)

Proudly Sponsored by

Presenting Sponsors- ASCAP, IK Multi Media (ARC/T-Racks), Roland and Remix Magazine

Media Sponsors- HipHopPress.com (Hip Hop Wire), 944 Magazine, 305HipHop.com, HipHopGame.com, Miami New Times, MissXpose.com Alumnah.com, MicFiendPromo.com, Alumnah.com, YoRaps.com, TheNicheEventsOnline.com, YoRaps.com, Kechthis.com and SIRmag.net

Event Sponsors- Thumbplay.com, Cliche, Jamnow.com, Mediaiconz.com, SampleMyMelodyz.com, Money Management , GetRightMusic.com and Miami Live

Indie Sponsors- Fammly Inc

If interested in sponsorship opportunities please contact INFO@BEATSONTHEBEACH.COM

****INDIE LABELS PLEASE INQUIRE ABOUT OUR SPECIAL INDIE LABEL SPONSORSHIP*****

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NYMIA Entertainment Group
J Hatch - 646.358.0548
Don Di Napoli - 973.715.1101
Alex Borrero - 305.803.2647
info@beatsonthebeach.com
www.BeatsOnTheBeach.com - REGISTER NOW!

Beats on The Beach Miami Music Seminar- Register TODAY and Get a Ringtone Deal w/ Thumbplay.com, and IK Multimedia Gift Pack and a 3 month Subscription to Remix Magazine!!

iStandard iNc and DBHH Management bring you the first annual 'Beats on The Beach' Miami Music Seminar Presented by Roland, IK Multimedia, Remix Magazine and ASCAP October 9-11th 2008 @ The Doubletree Surfcomber Hotel in Miami Florida aka South Beach. 'Beats on The Beach' will consist of incredible networking opportunities, keynote speakers, interactive industry panels, artist and producer showcases as well as Miami's best offering- their sexy nightlife at some of the most incredible clubs on the beach!!

Confirmed panelists include Sha Money XL (Co Founder of G Unit/ CEO Money Mgmt Group), Lenny S (VP of A&R Def Jam/ Rocafella records) Riggs Morales (SR VP of A&R Shady Records), Danny Carter (A&R Interscope West) Julian Boothe (Director of A&R Slip n Slide), Omar Grant (Head of A&R Urban EMI Records) Dre Mckenzie (G Unit A&R), Gorilla Tek (Platinum Producer for Trick Daddy, LiL Wayne) Entertainment Attorney Bob Celestin (reps Petey Pablo, Tocarra Jones and Blue Williams) Zack Katz (Manages JR Rotem and Co CEO of Beluga Heights, Home of Sean Kingston) John Ingram (Entertainment Attorney for Sha Money, Hi Tek, LLoyd Banks and more) as well as multi platinum producers The Runners (Rick Ross, Keisha Cole, Chris Brown), Cool and Dre (Lil Wayne, Fat Joe, Rick Ross), Jimmy Kendrix (G Unit, Rihanna, Ja Rule, Ashanti, Shyne) Slip N Slide recording Artist Qwote is also scheduled to perform at Beats on The Beach.
Here are some of our new 'Beats on The Beach' confirmations and announcements

We very proud to announce that 'HipHopGame.com' is now on board as a major online media sponsor for Beats on The Beach!!

Special Announcement- ALL 'Beats on The Beach' registrants will receive a special ringtone deal from Thumbplay.com who just signed on as a event sponsor!! After registering you will receive a confirmation letter and link to redeem.

Special Announcements- ALL 'Beats on The Beach' registrants will receive a FREE 3 Month Subscription to the worlds largest dj/production driven publication REMIX Magazine as well as your choice of a FREE AmpliTube 2 DUO or Ampeg SVX UNO courtesy of IK Multimedia!!! After registering you will receive a confirmation letter and link to redeem.

We have also just confirmed the 'Diaz Brothers' for Beats on The Beach Producer Panel!

We have also confirmed the Head of A&R for DTP records, Alamo for the A&R Panel at Beats on The Beach.

Our first indie sponsor Fammly Inc has now signed on for Beats on The Beach!

ALSO…Deadlines for Artist, Top Single and Producers showcase submissions have been set for Aug 29th, so you have one month to send in your heat to be considered for these 3 shows RIGHT ON THE BEACH!!! If selected you will be notified by Sept 1st with all specifics. We have just confirmed the winner of the iStandard Producer Showcase at Beats on The Beach will take home a ROLAND FANTOM G 6 ($4000 value) We are just sewing up all 3 shows prize packages so those will be announced very soon as well!!

ALSO….check out this little video invite by the pool just so you get a quick look at what this whole thing is going to look like, check it out here

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CsstlIeo0KI

And take a 360 Virtual Tour of The 'Beats on The Beach' Miami Music Seminar Tour Location http://www.emarketing360.com/DoubleTree/FL/surf/index.html

So…. If you would like to be a part of history in the making and are looking to further your career by mingling in the sun and at the clubs with the biggest names in music then do yourself a favor by logging onto www.BeatsOnTheBeach.com and register today, submit to any of the showcase opportunities and book your room at the DoubleTree before it's to late.

To Register Today for Beats on The Beach
http://www.beatsonthebeach.com/botbregister.php
(If you call the Hotel to book, please use company code BEA)

To Book Your Room At The DoubleTree Surfcomber Today
http://doubletree.hilton.com/en/dt/groups/personalized/MIAOFDT-BEA-20081003/index.jhtml

Proudly Sponsored by

Presenting Sponsors- ASCAP, IK Multi Media (ARC/T-Racks), Roland and Remix Magazine

Media Sponsors- HipHopPress.com, 944 Magazine, 305HipHop.com, HipHopGame.com, Miami New Times, MissXpose.com and SIRmag.net

Event Sponsors- Thumbplay.com, Cliche, Mediaiconz.com and Miami Live

If interested in sponsorship opportunities please contact Sponsors@beatsonthebeach.com

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Don Di Napoli - 973.715.1101
Alex Borrero - 305.803.2647
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www.BeatsOnTheBeach.com - REGISTER NOW!

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Beats on The Beach Miami Music Seminar Updates- New Panel Confirmations, 360 Virtual Tour, Video Blog and Much More!!

iStandard iNc and DBHH Management bring you the first annual 'Beats on The Beach' Miami Music Seminar Presented by Roland, IK Multimedia and ASCAP October 9-11th 2008 @ The Doubletree Surfcomber Hotel in Miami Florida aka South Beach. 'Beats on The Beach' will consist of incredible networking opportunities, keynote speakers, interactive industry panels, artist and producer showcases as well as Miami's best offering- their sexy nightlife at some of the most incredible clubs on the beach!!

Confirmed panelists include Sha Money XL (Co Founder of G Unit/ CEO Money Mgmt Group), Lenny S (VP of A&R Def Jam/ Rocafella records) Riggs Morales (SR VP of A&R Shady Records), Danny Carter (A&R Interscope West) Julian Boothe (Director of A&R Slip n Slide), Omar Grant (Head of A&R Urban EMI Records) Gorilla Tek (Platinum Producer for Trick Daddy, LiL Wayne) Entertainment Attorney Bob Celestin (reps Petey Pablo, Tocarra Jones and Blue Williams) as well as multi platinum producers The Runners (Rick Ross, Keisha Cole, Chris Brown). Slip N Slide recording Artist Qwote is also scheduled to perform at Beats on The Beach.
Here are some of our new 'Beats on The Beach' confirmations and announcements

Multi Platinum Production Duo 'Cool and Dre' are Now Confirmed For Beats on The Beach!

We are proud to announce the worlds #1 Performance Rights Organization , ASCAP
is now a presenting sponsor for Beats on The Beach and will be be presenting the 'America's Next Top Single' event on Sat Oct 11th. We are also proud to announce

G UNIT A&R Dre Mckenzie has just been confirmed for Beats on The Beach!!

Power Manager and Beluga Heights Co CEO Zack Katz (Manages JR Rotem, Label houses Sean Kingston) and Entertainment Attorney John Ingram (Represents Sha Money XL, LLoyd Banks, Hi Tek and many more) are both now confirmed for Beats on The Beach!!

Multi Platinum Producer for G Unit's ' I Like The Way You Do it' Jimmy Kendrixx is now confirmed for Beats on The Beach!!

Atlanta's SIR Magazine has now been confirmed as a Media Partner for Beats on The Beach!!

We are proud to announce two new sponsors in MissXpose.com (Media Partner) and Mediaiconz.com (Service Sponsor) for Beats on The Beach!! ALSO…Deadlines for Artist, Top Single and Producers showcase submissions have been set for Aug 29th, so you have one month to send in your heat to be considered for these 3 shows RIGHT ON THE BEACH!!! If selected you will be notified by Sept 1st with all specifics. We have just confirmed the winner of the iStandard Producer Showcase at Beats on The Beach will take home a ROLAND FANTOM G 6 ($4000 value) We are just sewing up all 3 shows prize packages so those will be announced very soon as well!!

ALSO….check out this little video invite by the pool just so you get a quick look at what this whole thing is going to look like, check it out here

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CsstlIeo0KI

And take a 360 Virtual Tour of The 'Beats on The Beach' Miami Music Seminar Tour Location http://www.emarketing360.com/DoubleTree/FL/surf/index.html

So…. If you would like to be a part of history in the making and are looking to further your career by mingling in the sun and at the clubs with the biggest names in music then do yourself a favor by logging onto www.BeatsOnTheBeach.com and register today, submit to any of the showcase opportunities and book your room at the DoubleTree before it's to late.

To Register Today for Beats on The Beach
http://www.beatsonthebeach.com/botbregister.php
(If you call the Hotel to book, please use company code BEA)

To Book Your Room At The DoubleTree Surfcomber Today
http://doubletree.hilton.com/en/dt/groups/personalized/MIAOFDT-BEA-20081003/index.jhtml

Proudly Sponsored by ASCAP, IK Multi Media (ARC/T-Racks), Roland, 944 Magazine, Remix Magazine, 305HipHop.com, Mediaiconz.com, Ableton, New Times, MissXpose.com, SIR Magazine, Money Mgmt, HipHopPress.com and many more to come.

If interested in sponsorship opportunities please contact Sponsors@beatsonthebeach.com

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J Hatch
Nymia Entertainment Group
Cell- 646.358.0548
info@beatsonthebeach.com
www.BeatsOnTheBeach.com

1650 Broadway
Suite 609
NY NY 10019

BEACH ALERT!!!! BEACH ALERT!!!! BEACH ALERT!!!!! BEACH ALERT!!!!!!

iStandard iNc and DBHH Management bring you the first annual 'Beats on The Beach' Miami Music Seminar October 9-11th 2008 @ The Doubletree Surfcomber Hotel in Miami Florida aka South Beach. 'Beats on The Beach'will consist of incredible networking opportunities, keynote speakers, interactive industry panels, artist and producer showcases as well as Miami's best offering- their sexy nightlife at some of the most incredible clubs on the beach!!

Confirmed panelists include Sha Money XL (Co Founder of G Unit/ CEO Money Mgmt Group), Riggs Morales (SR VP of A&R Shady records), Danny Carter (A&R Interscope West) as well as multi platinum producers The Runners (Rick Ross, Keisha Cole, Chris Brown) and NOW just confirmed is Multi Platinum Production Duo 'Cool and Dre' who have laced tracks for Rick Ross, Plies, Fat Joe, Lil Wayne and many more will be confirming in days and weeks to come!!

ALSO...Deadlines for Artist, Top Single and Producers showcase submissions have been set for Aug 29th, so you have one month to send in your heat to be considered for these 3 shows RIGHT ON THE BEACH!!! If selected you will be notified by Sept 1st with all specifics. We have just confirmed the winner of the iStandard Producer Showcase at Beats on The Beach will take home a ROLAND FANTOM G 6 ($4000 value) We are just sewing up all 3 shows prize packages so those will be announced very soon as well!!

ALSO....I did a quick little video invite by the pool just so you get a quick look at what this whole thing is going to look like, check it out here
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CsstlIeo0KI

So.... If you would like to be a part of history in the making and are looking to further your career by mingling in the sun and at the clubs with the biggest names in music then do yourself a favor by logging onto www.BeatsOnTheBeach.com and register today, submit to any of the showcase opportunities and book your room at the DoubleTree before it's to late.

To Register Today for Beats on The Beach
http://www.beatsonthebeach.com/botbregister.php

To Book Your Room At The DoubleTree Surfcomber Today
http://doubletree.hilton.com/en/dt/groups/personalized/MIAOFDT-BEA-20081003/index.jhtml

Proudly Sponsored by Roland, 944 Magazine, Remix Magazine, 305HipHop.com, Mediaiconz.com, Ableton, IK Multimedia, New Times, MissXpose.com and many more to come.

If interested in sponsorship opportunities please contact info@beatsonthebeach.com

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J Hatch and Don Di Napoli
iStandard Publicity
iStandardpublicity@gmail.com
Direct- 646.358.0548
www.iStandardProducers.com
www.iStandardPublicity.com (Coming Soon)
www.BeatsonTheBeach.com

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Ray "RhythmJ" Arrucci
Production Coordinator - iStandard Inc.
www.istandardproducers.com/rhythmj
rhythmj@istandardproducers.com
www.myspace.com/rhythmjmusic
914.420.3734
www.beatsonthebeach.com

ProHipHop Launches the ProHipHop News Center Featuring Top Entertainment, Lifestyle and Business News Blogs

The ProHipHop News Center Offers Top Hip Hop, Art, Lifestyle, Business and Web 2.0 Blog & News Mixes with Portable Feeds and Customized, Grabbable Search Widgets

Raleigh, NC (Jan. 29, 2008) - ProHipHop, the web's core resource for hip hop marketing and business news, now offers a rich selection of blog and news sources for entertainment seekers and news junkies operating on the breaking edge of digital society.  The newly launched ProHipHop News Center also provides a central location for those wanting to keep an eye on such characters!

The ProHipHop News Center presents news mixes from the top hip hop magazines, websites and blogs as well as related blends on themes ranging from sneakers & streetwear to entertainment marketing to the business of blogging.

Each news mix has a customized grabbable search widget of the originating sites and is available as an RSS feed or through multiple subscription options ranging from email to Skype.

Possible Uses for the ProHipHop News Center:

Scanning daily blog posts and news items for entertainment or information gathering.

Discovering world class blogs and news sources.

Gathering or subscribing to feeds and widgets for access elsewhere.

The creation of the ProHipHop News Center brings together lessons learned in such projects as the netweed Web Directory (netweed.com/directory) and World Cypher (worldcypher.com).  It is intended to expand ProHipHop's news services beyond the daily blog posts at ProHipHop and related press releases at Hip Hop Press (hiphoppress.com) to offer a more complete news gathering and information service in one central location.

ProHipHop News Center:
http://www.prohiphop.com/news.html

To suggest sites for inclusion in the ProHipHop News Center:
http://www.prohiphop.com/comments.html

About ProHipHop:

ProHipHop (prohiphop.com) is a hip hop marketing and business news blog written by Clyde Smith.  Launched in 2004 in San Francisco, ProHipHop is currently headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Press Contact:

Clyde Smith
clyde(at)prohiphop(dot)com
919-809-6401

Unique Hip Hop CD 'In The Shadow of an Icon' Hits Stores Jan. 15th

Grassroots record label Thug Life Army Records is set to re-arrange the urban hip hop landscape with the release of their highly anticipated hip hop project 'In The Shadow of an Icon'.

In stores January 15th nationwide, 'In The Shadow of an Icon' is a unique project putting artists from all across the nation together for a meaningful message filled CD, built on the 'thought process' of the late hip hop and rap icon Tupac Shakur (2Pac). The project contains no music by Tupac (2Pac), but it does reveal artists who grew out of the 'shadow' of the hip hop Icon

As we see the urban hip hop musical landscape infiltrated by corporate hip hop and what seems to be so much music with out a meaning, this unique project from Thug Life Army Records focuses on the 'real' things going on in the streets and in the lives of many in hip hop culture.

Hip Hop icon Tupac Shakur was more than a rap artist. He was also a poet, an activist, a reporter and yes a teacher. The artists put forth on this unique project have all learned and have crafted their skills out of the 'shadow' of the teacher Tupac Shakur; they too have re-taken the place of 'street reporter' to enlighten, spread the news and/or deliver true street messages in their rhymes.

This project, from Thug Life Army Records, distributed by Fontana/AMG/Universal/, was released to all the major digital download sites in mid December and is available now for on line download.

If your local record source does not have the CD ask them to order it and if your local radio station is not playing tracks from 'In The Shadow of an Icon' please request that they do. Support of this album will show that Hip Hop is not Dead, people are just not looking in the right places for it.

When asked about the direction the music takes in the CD, RB explains "The various sides and teachings of the 'man', Tupac Amaru Shakur are represented on this CD - from his street side, to his political side, to his deep inner self. A total look is taken at the course Tupac had traveled in his short life. A picture of Tupac's life is a picture of many of our lives. His up's and down's are roads many of us have shared along the way. That is why Tupac gained the respect of almost everyone in the hip hop community - we could feel his pain and joys, as he felt ours. His words and teachings remain relevant today because the situation has not changed since Pac first started exposing the real truth of hood life, and the artists on this project continue with

Pac's message of 'keeping it real' thru real talk. No spinning rims or drinking in the club, just solid true about the reality of being raised in a society that does not understand you or your situation."

"Violence has touched many in this country, not only the hip hop community. This is not only a requiem for the life of Tupac and for all the fallen 'souljahs' who have died needlessly or have found themselves in situations they cannot control, but it also emphasizes why the lyrics that Tupac spit and the knowledge he put forth is still relevant today; because nothing has really changed over the last 11 years since Tupac was murdered, and the artists on this project came together to put out a hip hop album with a 'meaningful message'."

With over 25 different artists participating in the project, there are many backgrounds and each artist has their own region where they rep from and their own experiences in life.

Here is the track list for 'In the Shadow of an Icon' and more information can be found at http://www.myspace.com/intheshadowofanicon or on the Thug Life Army Records web site at http://thuglifearmyrecords.com .

Track list for 'In the Shadow of an Icon'

Disc One

1.) Boo Kapone - KNOWLEDGE

2.) Concrete Souljahs - Walk wit me

3.) allfrumtha i - Everywhere I Go (good and evil)

4.) SUPe – The System

5.) Hustle Creed - We Live and We Die

6.) Purple Lounge "H.O.P.E"

7.) Nolan – PEOPLE

8.) 1223 - Wish I Knew

9.) Jasiri X and Franchise - 2 Pacs More

Producer: Paradise Gray (X Clan) and GM3

10.) Page 1 - Fallen

11.) Ebony Burks – Choice

12.) G Luv - Revelation

13.) FAME – Next 2 Kin

14.) U.N.D feat. Teeka – Understand

15.) binky mack - Conflict Of Interest

Disc Two

1.) Kemo the Blaxican - Breathe

2.) Celly Cel - No Tomorrow

3.) Dolo - So Much Drama

4.) Qwiccshott - Never

5.) Sammy B feat Big Dee – No Half Steppin

6.) 3RDegree – Broken Home

7.) allfrumtha i - Me & My Dawg

8.) K – Loron – Speed of Life

9.) Concrete Souljahs - Related to the Undergroud

10.) Tommy Danger - Run for Cover

11.) Wize-Fool – DANGEROUS FREE THINKER

12.) binky mack - Taken Over

13.) Malign20 - Hopes and Dreams

14.) Queen Josie - Young Men of Today (Spoken Word)

Web Site - http://thuglifearmyrecords.com

And on MySpace at - http://www.myspace.com/intheshadowofanicon

and http://www.myspace.com/thuglifearmyrecords

Press Contact

RB Riddle

ThugLifeArmyrecords@gmail.com

Cell – 513-673-3144

For radio mp3's and/or a press promo copies of the album for review or banners to help promote this project on your site please contact RB Riddle or Thug Life Army Records at Info@ThugLifeArmyRecords.com

Thug Life Army Records to Release In The Shadow of an Icon 12/14

One of a Kind Hip Hop Project 'In The Shadow of an Icon' to be Released on digital download sites 12/14 and in stores nationwide January 15th 2008.

The latest project from Thug Life Army Records is titled 'In the Shadow of an Icon'. It is a collaboration of artists who all learned and grew out of the words and teachings of the late hip hop Icon Tupac Shakur (2Pac). Thug Life Army Records is a division of Star Sound Group International based in Hollywood, California.

The album will be distributed thru Fontana/Universal/AMG on Thug Life Army Records. The album will be available for digital download on Itunes, Umusic and all other download sources December 14th. In stores nationwide January 15th 2008

The project contains no music by Tupac (2Pac), but it does reveal artists who grew out of the shadow of the hip hop Icon.

As Tupac did in his short life, Thug Life Army Records looked for hip hop and rap artists who could use a 'hand up' to get their talent noticed. The VP of Thug Life Army Records, RB says "We hope this project will do just that. Our hope is this project will bring 'light' to those artists who have participated out of love for Tupac and what they learned from his lyrics. Hip Hop is not 'Dead' as many people believe; most people are just not looking in the right places."

When asked about the direction the music takes in the CD, RB explains "The various sides and teachings of the 'man', Tupac Amaru Shakur are represented on this CD - from his street side, to his political side, to his deep inner self. A total look is taken at the course Tupac had traveled in his short life. A picture of Tupac's life is a picture of many of our lives. His up's and down's are roads many of us have shared along the way. That is why Tupac gained the respect of almost everyone in the hip hop community - we could feel his pain and joys, as he felt ours. His words and teachings remain relevant today because the situation has not changed since Pac first started exposing the real truth of hood life, and the artists on this project continue with

Pac's message of 'keeping it real' thru real talk. No spinning rims or drinking in the club, just solid true about the reality of being raised in a society that does not understand you or your situation."

"Violence has touched many in this country, not only the hip hop community. This is not only a requiem for the life of Tupac and for all the fallen 'souljahs' who have died needlessly or have found themselves in situations they cannot control, but it also emphasizes why the lyrics that Tupac spit and the knowledge he put forth is still relevant today; because nothing has really changed over the last 11 years since Tupac was murdered, and the artists on this project came together to put out a hip hop album with a 'meaningful message'."

With over 25 different artists participating in the project, there are many backgrounds and each artist has their own region where they rep from and their own experiences in life.

The official 'leak' song titled 'Speed of Life' by K-Loron, was released on MySpace HERE. This is the first single off the album. It along with the second single 'We Live and We Die' by Hustle Creed are being serviced to radio nationwide. Everyone who has heard the tracks by K-Loron and Hustle Creed are eagerly awaiting the arrival of the full project.

Here is the track list for 'In the Shadow of an Icon' and more information can be found HERE or on the Thug Life Army Records web site HERE.

The album will be distributed thru Fontana/Universal/AMG on Thug Life Army Records. The album will be available for digital download on Itunes, Umusic and all other on line sources December 14th. In stores nationwide January 15th 2008

Track list for 'In the Shadow of an Icon'

Disc One

1.) Boo Kapone - KNOWLEDGE
2.) Concrete Souljahs - Walk wit me
3.) allfrumtha i - Everywhere I Go (good and evil)
4.) SUPe – The System
5.) Hustle Creed - We Live and We Die
6.) Purple Lounge "H.O.P.E"
7.) Nolan – PEOPLE
8.) 1223 - Wish I Knew
9.) Jasiri X and Franchise - 2 Pacs More
Producer: Paradise Gray (X Clan) and GM3
10.) Page 1 - Fallen
11.) Ebony Burks – Choice
12.) G Luv - Revelation
13.) FAME – Next 2 Kin
14.) U.N.D feat. Teeka – Understand
15.) binky mack - Conflict Of Interest

Disc Two

1.) Kemo the Blaxican - Breathe
2.) Celly Cel - No Tomorrow
3.) Dolo - So Much Drama
4.) Qwiccshott - Never
5.) Sammy B feat Big Dee – No Half Steppin
6.) 3RDegree – Broken Home
7.) allfrumtha i - Me & My Dawg
8.) K – Loron – Speed of Life
9.) Concrete Souljahs - Related to the Underground
10.) Tommy Danger - Run for Cover
11.) Wize-Fool – DANGEROUS FREE THINKER
12.) binky mack - Taken Over
13.) Malign20 - Hopes and Dreams
14.) Queen Josie - Young Men of Today (Spoken Word)

Web Site - Thug Life Army Records
And on MySpace for the album
and Record Label MySpace Site

Press Contact
RB Riddle
thuglifearmyrecords@gmail.com
Cell – 513-673-3144

For radio mp3's, cover art and/or a press promo copies of the album for review or banners to help promote this project on your site, or posters to help promote in your area please contact RB or Thug Life Army Records
info@thuglifearmyrecords.com

THE OFFICIAL LAUNCH FOR G RECORDS IS SET TO HIT SOUTH FLORIDA WITH A STAR STUDDED CAST........

Miami, FL, October 24, 2007.- SMAC Entertainment in conjunction with Springbac "Replenish Responsibly" invite South Florida to celebrate the launch of "The G" Monday,  October 29th, 2007. Guests are invited to join in what will be considered rousing and yes "hip" festivities.

With their explosive arrival into the market, G Records have unleashed some of the most talented and intense artists to hit the airwaves within the last year. Their "home base" being in the city of sun and all things Hip-Hop, The G Inc is pleased to announce the "official" launch of one of their many, many ventures- G Records. The launch will take place with a private media and industry only cocktail reception and "listening party" from 10pm to 11:00 p.m. The event will take place at Vice located at the Cameo nightclub, whose address is 1445 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach.

Walking the G carpet will be an eclectic array of friends including The Diaz Brothers, DJ Laz, Pitbull, Slip n Slide VP of A&R Jullian Boothe, Slip n Slide Records CEO Ted Lucas, Abebe Lewis- of Circle House Studios and other "celebrity" friends of the label. Access to the event from 11pm onward will be allowed ONLY to My Space "friends" who must RSVP through the website or email. URLs to access and become a G Inc "friend" and get into this exclusive party are:

www.myspace.com/theginc   
www.myspace.com/305lilblaze   
www.myspace.com/yungen305

All guests will have a meet and greet opportunity with premier G artists Yungen, Lil' Blaze & Big Vill and upcoming producers Manny Got'dem and Gio from Traintraxx Productions at the posh event. These artists have garnered attention for their riveting command of the stage at performances all over the tri-county area and with airplay on South Florida's number one rhythmic station WPOW, Power 96.

The G's management team can say that this is the next BIG Movement coming from the MIA. In what most would consider "the blink of an eye" they have shot their way across the city and secured collaborations featuring some of the biggest artists in the industry, on some of the most recognized labels to include Miami's own DJ Laz, Pitbull, KRS-1 and Pleasure P. from Pretty Ricky amongst others. As featured on WSVN's Deco Drive, Two Mundos Magazine and other local and regional media

The G is taking North America and specifically South Florida by storm. To be part of the rage come out Monday October 29th, 2007, or get left out.

For information please go to: www.myspace.com/theGinc. For more information, please contact Liza Santana @ Creativas Group (305) 968-2384 and via email at: lmsantana@creativasgroup.com for interviews, and media inquiries.

RSVP for the event is: PARTYWITHTHEG@creativasgroup.com 

Liza M. Santana
President, Creativas Group Branding & Public Relations //Together with CIHYA

305.968.2384 Direct // 305.444.3039

100 Almeria // Suite 360
Coral Gables, FL, 33134
lmsantana@creativasgroup.com
www.creativasgroup.com

BAY AREA POWERHOUSE DJ E ROCK RETURNS TO KYLD, SAN FRANCISCO.

Sept 18th, 2007 - San Francisco, California 

E Rock is not a stranger to this country's hip hop landscape, with great opportunities from the ever so popular mixtape game to media outlets such as Sirius Satellite Radio and MTV, E Rock has definitely become a household name you can not deny. Within the past few months, this man has once again proven that there is not one corner you can turn without hearing his name.

Whether he's mixing or hosting, E Rock can now be heard on Clear Channel's KYLD FM (San Francisco) also known as WILD 94.9. E Rock states, "Coming back to WILD wasn't a hard decision to make, this was home to me and still is." With a deep-rooted history in the Bay Area both KYLD and E Rock knew that this venture wouldn't be convoluted at all. 

E Rock brings the pulse of nightlife to the airwaves each Friday night with a show called " CLUB 949 " that also features the likes of world class DJ's such as Seattle's DJ Scene, Hollywood's DJ Steve1nder, Sugar Ray's DJ Homicide, and not to mention Las Vegas / Los Angeles heavyweight DJ Vice. "I wanted to bring a real sense of what today's nightlife is about and how it sounds, what it feels like and who's who within it. It is essential to me by doing this show to connect to an audience with a culture that has evolved into a lifestyle." Adds E Rock.

In addition to "CLUB 94.9" E Rock can also be heard hosting the Saturday Night Street Party and has also taken the duties of anchoring the weekend on Sunday nights from 6-10 P.M. Alongside of his mainstay at WILD 94.9, E Rock still holds minimal mixshow and on air duties @ Sirius Satellite Radio's SHADE 45 w/ longtime friend & counterpart DJ Whookid.

"To work with such great peers and leaders such as Jazzy Jim Archer & Travis Loughran just makes me eager to come to work each day. Never in a million years would I have imagined to be in this position, especially being able to work here at home in San Francisco is by far the best thing I could ask for in this point of my life." Concludes E Rock.

For press inquiries please E Mail: EROCKLIQ@GMAIL.COM.

For more information on DJ E Rock you may visit www.myspace.com/djerock.

E Rock's On Air Schedule:

Club 949 w/ DJ E Rock

Fridays 12:00 A.M – 2:00 A.M

The Saturday Night Street Party

Saturdays 6:00 P.M – 12:00 A.M

Sunday Nights

Sundays 6:00 P.M – 10:00 P.M

Other sources:

www.wild949.com

www.shadyville.biz

MISTA MAL IS ADDED TO THE 2007 SNEAKER PIMPS USA TOUR

Make Millions Music artist and Birmingham, Alabama's own Mista Mal aka "The Governor" has been added to The Sneaker Pimps Tour 2007.  Sneaker Pimps is the world's largest athletic footwear showcase of rare, limited, and customized sneakers. This years Tour will feature live music performances by Swizz Beatz, Too Short, Redman, Bun B, Expensive Taste featuring Paul Wall and Travis Barker, MF Doom, Make Millions Music artist Mistal Mal, DJ Kid Capri, DJ Tyger Lilly and more.  The show will also feature live street art demonstrations by acclaimed graffiti artists, graphic artists, tattoo artists and sneaker customization experts.  The Sneaker Pimps Tour 2007 is coming to Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Las Vegas, Houston, Chicago, Atlanta, Miami, New York and Philadelphia.  K-Swiss, Vibe Magazine, New Era and MySpace sponsor this year's tour.  For more information on the tour including local lineup and date information please go to www.sneakerpimps.net.  For Mista Mal ringtones text Mista Mal at 44345.  For Mista Mal booking engagements please contact Heather at 212-625-2822 or Heather@agencyforartists.com.

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Make Millions Music
Music Based Content
"We Make The Ends By Setting The Trends"
www.myspace.com/makemillionsmusic

Hip Hop Documentary Party, Sex, Drugs & Crime

( Brooklyn , NY ):  Party, Sex, Drugs and Crime have somehow always been associated with the music industry and more recently with urban hip hop and rap music industry. Only a few actually knows what those combining elements of that lifestyle actually entails.

To be a part of those rarely publicized behind the scenes moments of the no sleep, hardworking, fast paced, money making, high spending, fun loving thrill seeking lifestyle that most popular rappers experience everyday has always been a subject of great interest to all hip hop fans of rap music. Most people fail to understand and appreciate the fact that in order to reach the top, most of our favorite hip hop rappers has had to struggle, take risks and make sacrifices in order to make their dreams of being in the hip hop / rap music industry a reality.

Well, the wait is over. Roc Cayard, the Executive Producer of the popular urban hip hop / rap music series Hood Certified DVD is bringing you his latest work, Hood Certified DVD: Party, Sex, Drugs & Crime. This documentary brings you behind the scenes, up close and personal with some of today’s major hip hop and rap music talents. In this documentary you will get to fly down first class to Miami South Beach to party, pop bottles and truly hang out with hip hop culture celebrities such as rap artists Fabolous, Young Jeezy, Rich Boy, Busta Rhymes,  PDiddy  protege Jadakiss, NBA star Carmelo Anthony and many many other notables of the hip hop culture.

Also hang out on stage with Jay Z’s favorite rapper Young Jeezy as he performs for a hungry crowd. Also join southern rapper Lil Boosie as he performs 3 of his most popular songs such as Zoom and Wipe Me Down off his multi platinum-selling album.

If you still have energy left, then join Roc Cayard and the Hood Certified DVD series team on an interstate drive to Chicago’s infamous South Side with platinum selling rap artist The Game’s Black Wallstreets Records associate JoJo Capone, as he gives you a lesson on gang history, its foundation and its original purpose in our community. Fly back to New York , because you are invited in the recording studio with Dr.Dre’s Aftermath Records artist Joell Ortiz. He talks to you about his persistence, the struggles and sacrifices that he had to make in order to use his rap talents in order to secure his personal family’s future.

Roc Cayard’s Hood Certified DVD is known to feature extremely edgy contents that you would never see anywhere else. Hood Certified DVD: Party, Sex, Drugs & Crime definitely lives up to that expectation by personally bringing you on to what he calls  a “movie set” of a drug warehouse in the Midwest. Yeah. Just don’t expect to see it at Blockbusters anytime soon.

To watch the 3 Minute trailer footage of the edgy rap music documentary, Hood Certified DVD: Party, Sex, Drugs & Crime, visit WWW.MYSPACE.COM/HOODCERTIFIEDDVD and see why The Hood Certified DVD series is one of MySpace’s most popular urban rap music documentary pages with well over half a million visitors.

Press:
ThugLifeArmy
Administrator@ThugLifeArmy.com

Artists Announced to Headline Hip Hop Congress Conference

The 6th Annual Hip Hop Congress Conference is in full effect. The conference, located in Athens , Ohio at Ohio University , July 4th – 8th, has announced that the headlining artists will be OneBeLo, Blueprint, Bay Area hip hop rapper Tha Jacka and Invincible. These artists all have long standing relationships with Hip Hop Congress and organizers are grateful to book these acts for the final artist showcase Saturday night.

Each afternoon and night will feature performances showcasing independent acts that reflect the diversity of music and spoken word poetry emerging from this country. These acts include Shamako Noble, Mykill Miers, DLabrie, The Chicago Community Collective, DJ Roosevelt Treasure Chest, Searius Add, Prolyphek of The Netwerx, Versiz, San Jose State Chapter, Kamikaze, Suave Gotti, Ghetto Priest, Ben Flowz, Superemcee from 8 mile Seattle Urban Debate Sqaud, DJ Alf Alpha, Quanstar, DJ Metronome (Indianapolis), Big Murph, Rahman Jamaal of the film the Beat, Julie C, Twilight Sentinels, and Kosher Dillz. The conference will also be hosting a Hip Hop History Exhibit sponsored by Black History 101 Mobile Museum.

The Hip Hop Congress is a non-Profit organization that was started as an arts and culture collective, that has evolved of the course of the years into a cultural organizing model that includes campus organizing through students and faculty, cultural organizing and networking through artists, activists and journalists, and the development of a national and international service infrastructure.

Earlier this month Hip Hop Congress announced that Martha Diaz from Hip Hop Association will be the keynote speaker.

With over 50 chapters across the country-both community and campus-at various stages of development, Hip Hop Congress aims to balance the critical importance of supporting the growth and collectivity of these chapters, while emphasizing the relevance of various partnerships through out the US . The goal of this year's national conference will be to continue refining a national service infrastructure alongside a variety of other national organizations, student groups, artists and partners. In addition, Hip Hop Congress will explore important organizational and cultural concepts and the critical issue of sustainability.

Workshops are scheduled to include intensive sessions on the initial four elements of Hip-Hop, interactive discussions on, Hip-Hop and Education, Women in Hip-Hop, Event Planning, the Recording Industry, Audio Production, Youth Violence and more.

Previous performers that have participated in Hip Hop Congress events include Ghostface, Silent Lambs Project, Brother Ali, Zion I, Percee P, Living Legends, Jurassic 5, DJ Crucial, Common Market, and All Natural.

Current Sponsors include: Thuglifearmy.com, Midwest Regional Unite Here, PPERC, BIOHH (Blame It On Hip Hop), RockRap Confidential, Silicon Valley De-Bug, Soundslam.com, The Chicago Community Chapter of Hip Hop Congress, The Hip Hop Association, the Ohio University Chapter of Hip Hop Congress, The Ruckus Society, Silicon Valley De-Bug, Health Care for All Ohioans, The Council of Venues, DaveyD.com,  Ohio Students for Health Care Reform, The Seattle Urban Debate League, Mississippi Artists and Producers Coalition, The Hip Hop Chess Federation, Community Against Hate,  and many others. The Hip Hop Congress 6th Annual Conference has also received support and endorsement from such groups as the N.H.H.P.C., local chapters of the Zulu Nation, and artists and organizations at local and regional levels all around the country.

Registration for the entire conference is $30 and for all daytime conference events and includes a T-shirt. You can register on www.hiphopcongress.com or e-mail berkowitz@hiphopcongress.com for advance signup. The best airport to fly into is Columbus , and shuttle service will be provided to and from that location.

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Ex-Wu-Tang GM Starts Firm To Help Hip Hop Artists Own Local Businesses

Fri, 22 Jun 2007
Cedric Muhammad, former GM of Wu-Tang Management in the mid to late 90s has started CM Cap (http://cmcap.com), the first firm dedicated to helping Hip-Hop artists start non-music industry-related businesses. The business has already advised hip hop artist rapper David Banner (http://www.cmcap.com/home.asp?sec=news) and continues to work with major as well as underground and independent hip hop artists and moguls in establishing brick-and-mortar businesses in local communities.

Cedric Muhammad explains: "Having been in the music business and understanding what artists go through and the power they have, I felt it was time to formulate my insight, experience, political and business network into a service that would serve the needs of today's Hip-Hoppreneur. They are ready to become leaders outside of the music industry, and our goal is to support and guide them into new forms of power, service, and wealth.  Privately, artists admit they have a responsibility to the communities that have produced and supported them, and they are looking for ways to grow their influence beyond the spoken word and music industry. They also realize the need for more income sources as the rap music genre declines in sales. They appreciate the fact that we respect them as more than entertainers, and we are here to show them how to get money in ways that connect them more closely to the streets and the 'hood."

For interview request please email: media@cmcap.com

*Please check out CM Cap at http://www.cmcap.com

Cedric Muhammad is also the Publisher of BlackElectorate.com and president of Black Electorate Communications Inc.  http://www.blackelectorate.com

You can also listen to Cedric Muhammad on the Black Coffee Channel at http://www.blackcoffeechannel.com