Gary 'Illuminati' Sturgis, Tosses His Mic Into the Rap Ring
LOS ANGELES (GemFilmWorks/ www.whoisilluminati.com) - Gary Sturgis delivers a show stopping performance as 'bad boy' Jamison Milton Jackson in Tyler Perry's 2005 motion picture release 'Diary of a Mad Black Woman,' which opened at Number 1 at the box office nationwide, earlier this year, and is scheduled ...
| Critically-Acclaimed R&B Soul Songstress, Wayna, to be featured as 'The Best Live Show' in Essence Magazine
WASHINGTON, DC (J.J. Ghatt/ www.wayna.net) - Essence magazine will proclaim Wayna's live shows as 'the Best Live Show' in its upcoming August issue in an expose on the hottest summer and recent releases. The multi-ethnic international readership of the magazine will be introduced to the soul phenom ...
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Producer, Composer and Choir Leader Kurt Carr Lands at No 1 with New CD 'One Church' Acclaimed New Project Further Establishes Carr as an Industry Force
NASHVILLE, TN. (Black Gospel Promo/ www.blackgospelpromo.com) - Off the heels of his gold-selling 2001 'Awesome Wonder' CD, the classically-trained gospel choir conductor Kurt Carr has returned to the gospel scene with the smash CD 'One Church' which debuted at No 1 on the Billboard gospel sales chart ...
| Superstar Producer/Artist Jermaine Dupri Completes Anticipated Video for 'Gotta Getcha'; Video Features Cameo Appearances From Janet Jackson & Nelly!
NEW YORK (Virgin Records) - So So Def/Virgin recording artist and Virgin Urban Music President Jermaine Dupri is pictured here comparing notes with Virgin labelmate Janet Jackson in a scene from the video clip for Dupri's new single "Gotta Getcha." The video was shot in Los Angeles by director Bryan ...
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Get At Teairra Mari On Her New Sidekick
NEW YORK (Roc-A-Fella Records) - The Princess Of The Roc is blowing up and people from all over the globe are showing mad love and support. Now you can get at Teairra Mari directly by hitting her on the hip with her brand new T-Mobile Sidekick. Just send an email to [email protected] and let ...
| Capitol/Priority Records To Release Eternal E: Gangsta Memorial Edition CD/DVD
LOS ANGELES (Capitol Records) - Ten years after his untimely death at the age of 31, the music world continues to celebrate N.W.A's hardcore rap pioneer Eazy-E. On October 4, Capitol/Priority Records will release the expanded Eazy-E - Eternal E: Gangsta Memorial Edition, featuring "A LIL' Eazier Said," ...
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Catch Free Shows From Slim Thug And More On 'MTV2 Sucker Free Concert Series'
LOS ANGELES (Geffen Records) - MTV2 today announced it will set loose across America with some of hip hop's hottest artists for the "MTV2 Sucker Free Concert Series presented by am Toyota Corolla." Giving fans an unforgettable, free live show right in their home town, the concert series will showcase ...
| Trey Songz' 'Gotta Make It' Debuts On MTV's DFX
NEW YORK (Atlantic Records) - Tune in tonight to catch our boy straight out the VA, Trey Songz as his first video "Gotta Make It" debuts on MTV's DFX! This marks the first time the video is being shown on MTV, so after the video debuts, you already know the drill! Head over to mtv.com and vote, vote, ...
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Rapper Dough'Boy Signs With Dirrty Records
LOS ANGELES (Dirrty Records/ www.dirrtyrecords.com) - Having shared the stage with SNOOP DOGG, TWISTA, OUTKAST, JUVENILE and CHINGY, rapper Dough'Boy has inked a deal with the Los Angeles based record label Dirrty Records. "Dough'Boy is considered by many as one of the most anticipated new stars in ...
| Common's New CD 'Be' Debuts At No 1
LOS ANGELES (Geffen Records) - Hip-Hop master Common returns with his new and sixth album on Getting Out Our Dreams Music/Geffen Records entitled 'Be', which debuted No 1 on Billboard's hip-hop and R&B charts this week, his highest debut ever, selling 184,617 units despite rampant bootlegging of the ...
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Wendy Williams Hosts Party for CD Release 'Wendy Williams Brings The Heat, Vol. 1'
NEW YORK (Virgin Records) Who: Super Celebrity Radio Jock WENDY WILLIAMS What: Record Release Party Celebrating the Release of her CD, "Wendy Williams Brings The Heat, Vol. 1" Where: QUO, 511 W. 28th Street (between 10th and 11th Avenues), New York City When: Wednesday, June 22, ...
| Boyz N Da Hood, ATL's Most Wanted Group, Take Over Radio and TV; Debut Bad Boy/Block Entertainment Album Drops Tomorrow, June 21, 2005
NEW YORK (Atlantic Records) - Bad Boy/Block Entertainment recording group Boyz N Da Hood hits stores coast to coast tomorrow, June 21st, with the release of their much-anticipated debut album. The self-titled collection features the hit single, "Dem Boyz," and is the first release from the new joint ...
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Bay Area Rapper E-40 And L.A.'s Third Degree Do Their Thing On Upcoming Album Release
LOS ANGELES (By Phyllis Pollack/ Def Press Public Relations) - Bay Area hiphop veteran E-40 will be featured on L.A. hiphop artist Third Degree's upcoming single, 'Do My Thang.' The highly anticipated track is slated to appear on Third Degree's upcoming debut album, 'The Pedestrian,' which had originally ...
| Mike Jones' 'Who Is Mike Jones?' RIAA Certified Platinum
NEW YORK (Warner Bros. Records) - In less than two (2) months, the debut release from Houston-based rising rap star MIKE JONES' "Who Is Mike Jones?" (Warner Bros./Asylum/SwishaHouse) has been RIAA CERTIFIED PLATINUM. "Who is Mike Jones?," which debuted at No 3 on Billboard's "Top 200" chart and No ...
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Bobby Brown Talks To Newsweek Magazine
NEW YORK (Newsweek PR) - Bobby Brown knows a thing or two about drama. Starting June 30, the R&B star, 36, will take his troubled existence completely public in his own reality show on Bravo. He spoke with NEWSWEEK's Allison Samuels. So why a reality show? Haven't you had enough of cameras following ...
| Rap Artist Crooked I, Has New Album 'B.O.S.S. Music,' Out This September
LOS ANGELES (Crooked I PR) - The man who holds the west coast in his hands when it comes to lyrical skills is definitely Crooked I. He can be seen on the cover of RIME Magazine for their July Issue. There will be a cover party in Hollywood at Club Xes (1716 Cahuenga Blvd) on June 24 from 10pm to 2am. ...
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Tommy Boy Presents 'Hip Hop Roots'
NEW YORK (Tommy Boy Records) - Tom Silverman, founder and CEO of Tommy Boy announces the release of HIP HOP ROOTS on CD, double vinyl and as a full album download. Personally selected and compiled by Silverman, this collection features twelve of the most sampled tracks that would become building blocks ...
| Long-Awaited Fifth Full-Length Studio Album 'The Craft' Set To Debut On September 27th, 2005
OAKLAND, CA. (www.blackalicious.com) - Blackalicious' are set to release their long awaited 5th full-length studio album The Craft on September 27th, 2005. Balancing deep thought with visceral impact, The Craft features 15 new tracks and is the group's most accomplished release to date. The album is ...
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Home Going Celebration For Ron Winans
DETROIT, MI. (By Kelley L. Carter PR) - Even after receiving bad news eight years ago - a heart specialist at a University of Michigan hospital in Ann Arbor told him he didn't have long to live - Winans rejected the news, choosing to go on, sharing his deep faith and the word of God with anyone and ...
| Guru Releases New Solo Album 'Guru Version 7.0: The Street Scriptures' On June 21, 2005
NEW YORK (Flawless Media/ 7 Grand Records) - Guru is releasing Guru Version 7.0 The Street Scriptures June 21st. The release will come out on his own label 7 Grand Records that he started with producer and business partner Solar. Solar also exclusively produced all songs on the album as well. Guru's ...
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