Friday, August 31, 2012
Wednesday, August 29, 2012
R.I.P. Darrel "KLEPH DOLLAZ" Durant @Klephdollaz
Yesterday the world lost Darrel "Kleph Dollaz" Durant. Kleph was a great friend, a great musical talent and stand up guy 100%. Kleph was a wonderful positive spirit and a creative entity that will never be forgotten. I spoke with Kleph 3 days before he passed and he was encouraging me to not retire. We also talked about life after music, our spiritual beliefs, music, women and so many other things. The first day I met Kleph we bonded instantly and regardless he's gone in the physical that bond will never be broken.
I love you bro!
Darrel "Kleph Dollaz" Durant
MORE ON KLEPH
Tuesday, August 28, 2012
Amateur Night at the Apollo Champion Reesa Renee Releases Debut Album 'Reelease' Available TODAY
(Washington,DC August 28, 2012)
- Amateur Night at the Apollo champion Reesa Renee unleashes her highly
anticipated debut album "Reelease" via digital distribution channels
today. The dynamic 16 track album recorded at House Studio in
Washington, DC includes several notable features from Tabi Bonney, RA
the MC, Kamila Gem, Charissa Rouse and Black Cobain.
"Reelease"
provides ample evidence of Reesa's varied and impressive songwriting
fused with incredible production by her brother PKay the Producer, to
create a musical concoction which is fruitful in its delivery. The first
two singles "Got Me Loose" and "Wonderland Cool" have already received
critically acclaimed reviews from fans and bloggers alike
In
a recent interview with Radio One's KYSDC Reesa states, "The album is
entitled Reelease because it really embodies my experiences as a human
in finally releasing all of these emotions and feelings I was never able
to express. It's so funny because it all came out in song, You know? I
wasn't that 2-year old or 8-year old that was like "oh yeah I want to be
a singer!" That wasn't me. I was moreso just living my life. I enjoy
music but again, singing just became that other bliss or realm that I
can't really explain. With all of that said, I can't help but give you
all what's in the pits of my soul."
Reelease is available on iTunes and Amazon.com
Reelease:
1. Intro: Need a Reelease
2. Listen (feat. RA the MC)
3. Good Day (feat. Tabi Bonney)
4. Music High
5. Got Me Loose
6. World Go Round (feat. Kamila Gem)
7. Gotta Get By
8. Radio
9. Last Goodbye
10. Wonderland Cool
11. So Easy
12. Interlude - Waste Away
13. Waste Away
14. Reelease (feat. Charissa Rouse)
15. The Build Up
16. Obvious (feat. Black Cobain)
About Reesa Renee
Reesa
Renee is an artist, musician, songwriter, and lyrical poet from the DC
Metropolitan Area. Her voice skims through the soulful sounds of the
jazz era and then fast-forwards your musical clocks to the more modern
sounds of the R&B greats of today. Add that to an energetic ensemble
of musical harmonies and undertones and you get an amazing experience.
Reesa Renee launched her solo career in 2011, and in October, became the
first person to win the prestigious Amateur Night at the Apollo in
three years with an original song, Got Me Loose. She has performed
alongside of musical greats Eric Roberson, Raheem DeVaughn, Chuck Brown,
Roy Ayers and Wale. Reesa Renee is now working with various artists and
producers on an album entitled “Reelease,” to drop on August 28, 2012.
For more information on Reesa Renee, visit her website at www.reesarenee.com, Facebook.com/FanReesaRenee and Twitter @ReesaRenee.
Monday, August 27, 2012
Sunday, August 26, 2012
Cashus Flow (feat. John Robinson) - The Right Time PRODUCED BY ST/MiC
Northern Virginia emcee/producer follows up with his second single from the upcoming album "Lamplighter's Delight".
"The
Right Time" is an uplifting new track featuring John Robinson,
otherwise known as Lil Sci from the legendary group Scienz of Life.
Next week, when the album is fully released, JR will re-appear once
again
on a separate track...as does Mike Zoot, previously featured on the
first single "Light It Up" (w/ El Da Sensei & DJ Spinna).
Production
for "The Right Time" was provided by another VA resident, ST/MiC, who
produced 3 more beats for the upcoming release. ST/MiC was the man
responsible for the engineering, mixing and mastering of the album as
well.
The "Lamplighter's Delight" album will be available for online purchase
on Tues., August 28th, 2012
Tuesday, August 21, 2012
yU - Dreams (feat. Danedra Rowell)
The A-side of the next installment in Mello Music Group’s 7” Series comes from Diamond District/1978er producer/emcee yU. The gruff DMV MC is known for philosophical street rap but “Dreams” takes a different route - the result a hauntingly beautiful track likely to end up on repeat.
Enlisting Danedra Rowell on vocals, yU eschews the new age boom-bap that got him noticed for something closer to all of our heartstrings. Featuring no rapped bars, “Dreams”
is a bittersweet ballad that is less literal than emotive. It captures
that late-night, pensive feeling us music heads are very familiar with.
yU is able to craft a sound that is universal and hyper-local,
breaking new ground for himself musically. The drums sound like they
could be on any Diamond District-related project but the melody and
chords don’t sound too far from something that could find its way onto
radio.
Peeling back yet another layer of sound from his extensive pallet, yU is proving his versatility as a musician. “Dreams” along with the b-side “Prior Days” officially comes out on limited edition (300 copies only) vinyl 7” this Tuesday – though it is shipping early from MMG now!
Thursday, August 16, 2012
Kappstone Media Fraudulent Business for Chuck Brown Day?
WHAT: Kappstone Media – Tubbs Entertainment - Promoter’s attempt to defraud Washington DC
Audience - Chuck Brown’s Memory
WHERE: Washington DC Convention Center
WHEN: Saturday August 18th, 2012
INFO: Lyfestyle Symposium Chuck Brown Day Celebration Fraud Investigation
Kappstone Media’s Willie Young is advertising performances and appearances by artist who are not contracted to perform. Kappstone /Willie Young has been sending rubber checks to booking agencies. Christopher Williams is being advertised although all involved are aware that he has not been contracted to host or perform at the Chuck Brown Day event.
Calvin Richardson has not been contracted….perhaps there are more artists in this predicatment.
When contacted, the event manager of The Washington DC Convention Center, Mr. Wayne Coffin said he is aware that there are problems with the event however the matter is of no concern to the building.
Kappstone Media’s Willie Young is advertising performances and appearances by artist who are not contracted to perform. Kappstone /Willie Young has been sending rubber checks to booking agencies. Christopher Williams is being advertised although all involved are aware that he has not been contracted to host or perform at the Chuck Brown Day event.
Calvin Richardson has not been contracted….perhaps there are more artists in this predicatment.
When contacted, the event manager of The Washington DC Convention Center, Mr. Wayne Coffin said he is aware that there are problems with the event however the matter is of no concern to the building.
Contacts for verification:
Kappstone Media: Willie Young wyoung@kappstonemedia.com
Kappstone Media: Willie Young wyoung@kappstonemedia.com
Monday, August 13, 2012
Saturday, August 11, 2012
NEW JEWELRY DESIGNER Patricia Jhingory and her MOOi Company
Website: www.MOOiLLC.com
artist bio: http://www.rawartists.
MOOi is a handmade jewelry company for women and
men. Unlike other company's they offer signature piece's, one of a kind
piece's, and a choice of custom jewelry. They also incorporate different kind's of culture's into our piece's considering the owner's nationality of Surinamese and Guyanese.
Team Hustle - Today We Rich VIDEO
Team
Hustle [Gang] is a product of the Y.H.G.M (Young Hustlaz Gettin' Money) brand
sharing the same goals, beliefs and lifestyles. Team Hustle members include
Tra' Holiday [Holiday Hustle], Newport Ricks, Kai-Marley, Ray-Ray & Klark
SupaMan. Motivated by success, They are determined to be the best, Team Hustle
isn't just a name but a way of life for these 5 young men...
Tra'
Holiday [Holiday Hustle] is the leader of Team Hustle. He has been an artist
for 10+ years , that along with the role he also plays in Y.H.G.M's front
office, has enabled Team Hustle to often look to Holiday when it comes to music
matters beyond the mic (the business side). In front of the mic, Holiday's time
in the game also shows. "Mr. I'ma Kill Em Wit The Flow" as he
sometimes refers to himself is a perfect way to describe his style. As an
artist he has never been focused on punch lines as he'd rather the combination
of straight forward, slick talk that accompanies the track so well.
Newport
Ricks, the "Track Ripper"... Newport the youngest member of Team
Hustle is actually the 2nd most seasoned of the group. Newport is a very unique
artist. His style is very heavy on word-play and punch-line but it is actually
his blood-line that takes Newport from a good artist to a unique one. Although
he was born and raised in Baltimore, his family originates from both Texas and
California which show in his voice and styles he often uses.
Kai-Marley
(outside of Tra' Holiday) is the only member of Team Hustle that was already an
active member of the Y.H.G.M brand before the creation of Team Hustle. After
what was originally supposed to be a feature on Team Hustle's "Let's Get
It" it was clear that Kai-Marley was a valuable addition. As the
"stoner" Kai-Marley's style is often blunt and very direct. His
rhymes are riddled with references to movies, events and day to day actives.
You're sure to be taken to a different place every time he steps behind the
mic, and trust everybody is welcomed to come along for the ride.
Ray-Ray,
"Team
Hustle Muscle"... also brings something different to Team
Hustle. Ray-Ray's background is a tad bit different from that of the
other core
members of Team Hustle. Born in Atlanta and spending his youth and
per-teen
years there, has given Ray-Ray a chance to share things with the world
that the
other members of Team Hustle may not have had a chance to. At an early
age Ray-Ray began to spend time in the street, although that time called
for a
few tough lessons, that same time has given Ray-Ray time to share and
enlighten the
world on things he's gone thru. Weather it's passion, pain, paradise,
hardship
or glory you can always hear it in his voice and feel it in your heart..
Klark
SupaMan is a North Philly native! While living in Baltimore, Klark and Tra'
Holiday crossed paths on their individual grind. Working the same 9-5 the two
were forced to interact on a daily basis. Not too long after they met, a
friendship was formed. Klark being new to Baltimore, looked to Holiday to help
him learn his way around town. After Klark discovered Holiday's passion for
music he instantly got behind the movement and wanted to be a part. Although,
Klark had never rapped or had intention of doing so, he was sure there was
still something he could bring to the team. As time went on Klark did step to
the mic but had to return to Philly soon after... Although Klark is not
musically a core member of Team Hustle, his friendship, support and belief in
the team shows that he will always be a member of Team Hustle (THGPhilly)...
Motivated
by success and determined to be the best Team Hustle is what the game's been
missing. Not since the likes of N.W.A has there been a group of artist, all
talented , all different, all respectable artist and all real! This is a void
in the hip-hop/rap game and they are here to fill it. “Get hip to it OR hit wit
it”
BEE-West - Mixtape: West PLayLiSt Too (2)
NO ARTWORK AVAILABLE
Hailing from Dale City, Virginia, or the “NOVA”
(northern Virginia) as he prefers to call it, Bee
West is an aspiring
artist with an undying love for Hip Hop. His love for Hip Hop began when he was
in elementary school, and while it’s not his biggest influence, Bad Boy Records
was of many catalysts that propelled Bee West to become a rapper. Although he has
a multitude of musical influences, his primary influences are Big L, Nas,
Paramore, Kanye West, and The Notorious B.I.G.
MEDIA ALERT!!! - SWAGGNATION AND CLOVERDALE COURTS PRESENTS THE STOP THE VIOLENCE BASKETBALL FESTIVAL
Join us this Saturdy and
Sunday Aug 11th and 12th from 9am-9pm at Cloverdale Courts 2500 McCullough St.
for the 1st Annual Stop the Violence Basketball Festival and School Supply
Drive. Enjoy Baltimore Allstars, Twighlighters and New Edition Marching Bands, Basketball Games, Baltimore City
Health Department Information, Baltimore City Fire Department Cares Mobile
Safety Center, Voters Registration Booth, school supply give-a-ways and live
entertainment. Saturday, August 11, 2012 the artists that are confirmed to
perform are Terrell, Byonka Marie, Ms. Fan-C, Main Girl,
Baltimore Son, Blizzard, Uncle Freeky, TT the Artist, AP, Colada and Bake, Guttaman, Jaydee, B-More Sell, Rico Reed,
Lano, Huli Shallone, and Kid Fresh. Sunday, August 12, 2012 artists that are
confirmed to perform are Loudmouth For
Jesus, Da Fisherman, Rainbow Israel, Que White, Chamliss, Nicole Savage, Danny
Sho Hawkins, Shelly and more. The All Star Basketball Game is slated to begin
at 6pm sharp.
The Event will be hosted by Lil Black, Squirrel Wyde, Permiss, and Buck Jones with The Music Lab, DJ Angel Baby, Rodd Lee, KW Griff, Dj Wylout, DJ TNT and many more.
Presented by Swaggnation, Cloverdale Courts and The City of Baltimore with Permiss Worldwide, Pit Fights, New Hope Management and Eyes On Me Entertainment (EOME).
Vendor Space is still available and School Supplies are still being accepted. For More Information call Bridgette Johnson at 443-224-5859. For media credentials visit: http://singletonnewman.
Monday, August 6, 2012
Saturday, August 4, 2012
CHUCK BROWN DAY CELEBRATION AT THE DC CONVENTION CENTER
Washington, DC
- Saturday, August 18, 2012 will mark a significant date in both
Washington, DC and music history as more than ten (10) bands take the
state at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center for an all day
tribute to the recently deceased Godfather of Go Go and Washington, DC
icon, Chuck Brown, just days before what would have been his 76th birthday. Just
two (2) months ago, thousands of people including celebrities,
government officials, media outlets, band member of the Go Go community
and fans alike came to this very venue to pay their respects to Chuck
Brown at his funeral, one of the biggest in Washington, DC to date.
Chuck
Brown Day, which begins at 3:00pm, will feature old and new Go Go band
performances with partial proceeds going to The Chuck Brown Foundation, a
non-profit formed to continue work that Brown felt passionate about;
Education, Homelessness and Reentry into society after incarceration. An event of this magnitude hasn't occurred since Go Go LIVE at the Capital Centre in 1987. This
monumental red carpet event is designed to attract people from both
inside and across the borders of DC, as well as generational lines, to
witness this official Chuck Brown Day tribute to the Godfather of Go Go
and the genre that has been the musical heartbeat of Washington, DC for
more than 40 years spanning generations of fans. Although
the genre of music generally has little to no familiarity outside of the
DMV (DC|MD|VA) area, Go Go continues to evolve and is being recognized
and sampled more today by national and international artists.
The
Lifestyle Empowerment Symposium presents Chuck Brown Day hosted by
R&B crooner Christopher Williams and Chuck Brown's daughter, KK. Performances
include EU featuring Sugar Bear, The Original Soul Searchers, Suttle
Thought, Trouble Funk, Junkyard, Backyard, Ayre Rayde, India Arie,
Dwele, Calvin Richardson and other special surprise guests. This
will be the first time The Original Soul Searchers, the band that put
Chuck Brown and Go Go music on the map with hits like "Bustin' Loose"
and "We Need Some Money," and other bands have performed together in
years. This show is for all music lovers to mark on the
calendar. There will also be performances to pay homage to the fallen Go
Go soldiers. Performances just added include Hot Cold
Sweat, Ms. Yendy & the Affiliated Project, VYBE Band, DC's own
songstress Reesa Renee as well as the WHAT BAND with more acts to be
announced! "It's going to be a BLACK OUT in the city," says Tubb of Tubb Entertainment, one of the sponsors of the event. There
is no other event to attend August 18. Chuck Brown Day is the only
destination for all ages, young and old, to come together for one
purpose, Chuck Brown.
Kappstone
Media, LLC will present The Lifestyle Empowerment Symposium which
focuses on delivering messages of Education, Empowerment and Restoration
in a fun and uplifting environment. The symposium is the
first of its kind in Washington, DC with three (3) days of workshops
providing personal and professional enrichment for attendees in an
entertaining and engaging environment with educational, informational
and motivational roundtable discussions. The Lifestyle
Empowerment Symposium has a distinguished list of panelists including
Russell Simmons (Philantropist|Mogul), Rev Run Simmons (Inspirational
Speaker), Tia Smith (Director of Programming & Production for
TVOne), John Thompson III (Head Basketball Coach of Georgetown
University), Mitzi Miller (Editor & Chief of JET Magazine), Darrell
Barnes (Motivational Speaker), Glenn Ivey (Former State Attorney of
Maryland), Kelvin Boston (Financial Journalist), Lt Col Tyra Sellers
(The US Army), Ty Gray-El (Author of Breath of my Ancestors), Lt Col
Fife (The US Army), Angela Franco (Greater Washington Hispanic Chamber
of Commerce) and additional panelists as well. Other
events include Angela Simmons, Kevin Durant, Dwele, Jeff Majors, Calvin
Richardson, Allure, Nonchalant, Seven Sons of Soul and more.
Tickets can be purchased on Eventbrite, The Cherry Lounge, DTLR locations and the Washington Convention Center.
On
August 6, 2012, there will be an official press conference with the
final surprises and information on the Chuck Brown Day Celebration as
well as the Lifestyle Empowerment Symposium contact Platinum Image Ent
Group for more details and press interviews.
EVENT ITINERARY
WHAT: The Lifestyle Empowerment Symposium Presents Chuck Brown Day
WHEN: Saturday | August 18, 2012 | 4:00pm - 2:00am
WHERE: Washington DC Convention Center | 801 Mount Vernon Place NW | Washington, DC 20001
DETAILS: Doors Open @ 3:00pm | Red Carpet @ 3:00pm - 4:30pm
TICKETS: $40 General Admission | $60 VIP Seating
TICKET LOCATIONS: Washington Convention Center | 801 Mount Vernon Place NW | Washington, DC 20001
CONFIRMED PERFORMERS
Ayre
Rayde (Go Go) | Backyard Band (Go Go) | Bela Dona (Go Go) | Black Alley
(Go Go) | Calvin Richardson (R&B) | Christopher Williams (R&B) |
Da Mixx Band (Go Go) | Dwele (R&B) | EU feat Sugar Bear (Go Go) |
Hot Cold Sweat (Go Go) | India Arie (R&B) | Junkyard Band (Go Go) |
Ms Yendy & the &ffiliated Project (Go Go), Original Soul
Searchers (Go Go) | Reesa Renee (R&B) | Suttle Thoughts (Go Go) |
Trouble Funk (Go Go) | VYBE Band (Go Go) | WHAT BAND (Go Go) & more
surprises to be announced
EVENT SPONSORS
Belleza
de Terra | Direct TV | Empowerment Movement | Ginger & Liz | Given |
Kapstone Media | NAI Michael | Platinum Image Ent Group | Schwinn |
Spotlight Entertainment | The Cherry Lounge | Tubb Entertainment | US
Army | Vitamin Water
MEDIA SPONSORS
Afro Newspaper | AR | BET | Go Go Radio | JET Magazine | Radio One | The World Network
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About Platinum Image Ent Group
Platinum Image Entertainment Group (PIEG) is
a boutique entertainment firm that represents celebrity clientele
within the Fashion, Film, Music, Sports and Entertainment industries as
well as charities and foundations. Platinum Image specializes in
Celebrity Procurement, Special Event Production & Publicity, Fashion
Consulting, Lifestyle & Image Branding, Personal Entertainment PR
and much more. www.YourPlatinumImage.com
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About The Lifestyle Empowerment Symposium
Our
theme boldly resonates EDUCATION, EMPOWERMENT & RESTORATION in the
community. This annual event is a platform necessary to help
re-establish the value of maintaining a collective and responsible
community while exploring creative ideas and providing educational and
professional development vital to the success of future generations.
¨The annual Lifestyle Empowerment Symposium will consist of three (3)
full days of educational, informational and motivational symposiums and
roundtable discussions coupled with a diverse music experience that
effectively depicts the rich cultural diversity of our communities.
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About Chuck Brown Day
An
annual event that will pay homage to the Godfather of Go Go Chuck
Brown, as he paved the way for a great deal of artists in the nation's
capital and beyond. Go Go should be recognized globally and fusing a
diverse group of individuals for one event will aid in its national
recognition. Chuck Brown Day is dedicated to raise money in honor of the
Chuck Brown Foundation and eventually to begin the building process for
the Go Go Hall of Fame. This event will generate satisfaction from all
generations of Go Go and music lovers.
YSC "Baller" ft Dew Baby (of the SluttyBoyz) Inbox x
New record from rap duo and brothers "YSC" called "Baller" featuring one of Fat Trel's Slutty Boyz Dew Baby. Baller will be featured on YSC upcoming mixtape "Stunnaseason" , which will be released in late October.
Mack Scott- Return Of The Mack
ARTWORK IN DOWNLOAD
After nearly a 10 months of preparation, 18 year old Baltimore MC drops his sophomore effort entitled "Return Of The Mack"
an ode to the Pimp Culture of the 1970s. Featuring a few classic
instrumentals such as UGK- "Belts To Match", UGK- "It's Supposed To
Bubble", Notorious B.I.G- "Big Poppa" and Mobb Deep- "Give Up The Goods"
the true essence of what Mack's self created genre "Pimp Sh*t" is
captured in a 13 track masterpiece. Using a variety of both smooth and
heavy hitting flows, Mack aims to have delivered a sound unique to him
only, citing creative originality as one of his stronger traits to
create a project for massive audiences to enjoy. With that being said,
sit back and enjoy "Return Of The Mack"