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Bill Ortiz, Santana's Supernatural Trumpeter, Releases K-Maxx-Remixed Hip-Hop Single

nobody@vox.com(MusicDish) — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 14:40:58 -0800

Url: http://www.billortiz.com/

Sound: http://audioloom.com/Public/BillOrtiz/WordPlayRemix.mp3

December 4, 2009 - San Francisco, CA - Bill Ortiz, Santana's longtime Supernatural Trumpeter, who has been receiving nothing but accolades since the July release of his debut CD, From Where I Stand, announces the release of the K-Maxx-remixed Hip-Hop single, Word Play, featuring the vocal talents of FEMI. K-Maxx, aka Ken Hopkins, is a legendary San Francisco Hip-Hop recording artist, producer, also the host of KPOO FM's wildly popular new music program "Ghetto Gumbo".

As a recording artist, K-Maxx has released several popular underground CDs during the Bay Area's 'Rap Reign' in the 90'. As producer, K-Maxx has worked with other leading Bay Area Rap and Hip-Hop artists, including Tower of Power's Lenny Williams, who recently cracked the nation's Top 30 Urban AC charts, Too $hort, Andre Nickatina, and King Tech, to name only a few.

Ortiz is quick to point out, "I've been a big fan of K-Maxx for a longtime, and I love his production skills." While K-Maxx is a gifted Hip-Hop producer, he's also a gifted multi-instrumentalist, who is as proficient on a piano, guitar, and bass as he is with a mixing desk and sampler. "K-Maxx thinks like a musician," continues Ortiz, "and he comes from classic R&B background, like I do, so we share a common music vocabulary that also includes Soul and Hip-Hop. This is what makes his production style so unique."

When Ortiz discovered that K-Maxx was playing the track Word Play from debut CD, From Where I Stand, to his "Ghetto Gumbo" audience, Ortiz states, "K-Maxx is an amazing barometer and supporter of Bay Area music and musicians and it was a complete surprise and honor to receive his recognition. It wasn't long after we got in touch and put the wheels in motion for him to produce a Hip-Hop remix of Word Play."

Word Play was remixed at San Francisco's iconic Pyramind Studios, and final mixing was a done by Steve Heithecker with Bill Ortiz and K-Maxx.

The most authoritative national music industry magazine, Music Connection, states, "Contemporary jazz trumpet greats have a run for their money now that longtime Santana sideman Ortiz enters the urban jazz scene with this chillin', artsy yet infectious, easy grooving debut." Keith Hannaleck of MuzikReviews.com gives Four Stars and states, "It comes as no surprise that his solo effort From Where I Stand turns out to be first rate material." Carlos Santana states, "Bill articulates the beautiful language of jazz without losing the purity and innocence of a child. It's a wonderful experience to share music every night with him."

To receive a review copy of From Where I Stand, or the remix single, Word Play, or to see Bill Ortiz live in February 2010, when he returns to the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino's Joint, contact Christopher Buttner, at chris@prthatrocks.com.

For Radio enquiries please contact Adam Liebovitz at ASL Media at telephone: 949-448-9444 or via e-mail at adam@aslmusicmedia.com or Brian Gerhard at Rocket Shop Promotions by email brian@rocketshoppromotions.com. For US distribution enquiries contact Steffen Franz or Ben Lang at Independent Distribution Collective, telephone: 415 292-7007 or via e-mail at sales@independentdistro.com

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UM2N Provides Complete PR Solution For Urban Artists And Labels

nobody@vox.com(MusicDish) — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 13:14:45 -0800

Email: prsyndicate@mi2n.com
Url: http://um2n.mi2n.com/um2n_press.php3

Urban Music News Network (UM2N) has followed in the footsteps of its parent Mi2N by launching a complete PR solution for today's urban artists and labels. Serving the specific needs of the Hip Hop/Rap, R&B and Soul communities, Mi2N-PRESS URBANprovides independent artists, labels and music companies with a professional press release writing service combined with UM2N's PR URBAN distribution package.

Everyone knows that the music industry isn't just about music; it's about business as well. Now, more than ever, urban artists must be able to successfully express their unique brand and convey news about upcoming performances or music release to their target audiences. As the leading music news source and major online artist marketer, Mi2N has over a decade's experience working with people on both sides of the PR sector and knows what it takes to get results.

Mi2N-PRESS URBAN includes:
* A professionally written 400-450 word press release within 2 days of your paid submission (all details must be provided) including images, URLs, a sound link, and your complete contact information
* Automatic submission of your press release to the Mi2N and UM2N newswires and express submission to over 35 Mi2N syndicated newswires
* PR URBAN distribution campaign
* A money back guarantee that your press release will be error free and delivered on time

"Online PR has proven to be one of the most effective and affordable ways for independent artists and labels to reach out to new fans and industry professionals," commented Eric de Fontenay, UM2N's Founder and Editor. "This is an especially important tool for artists in the hip hop and rap genres, as these are some of the fastest growing and most competitive sectors in the music market today. As the editor of UM2N, I've seen what a smart PR campaign can do to increase an artist's exposure"

What people are saying about Mi2N, UM2N, and Mi2N-PRESS:

"The Mi2N-PRESS URBAN service is great. The people that I worked with were very professional, yet down to earth. I am definitely going to use the service in the future and would recommend Mi2N-PRESS and UM2N to anyone in the music industry who needs exposure for a hip hop or rap artist." Eric Carwell, Llewrac Entertainment

"[Mi2N] is a trusted resource I use all the time to get information. I strongly recommend Mi2N Music PR" Robert Morrison, President, Chart Noise

"I've used Mi2N to increase exposure into my press releases for my company (WaTunes). I highly recommend that you use Mi2N for your press distribution as it is one of the most cost effective solutions out there!" Kevin Rivers, CEO WaTunes.com

"[Mi2N PR] has been easy and effective for our clients...at a great price! We all highly recommend Mi2N PR services to everyone we know!" Kathy Douglas, Indie Extreme

"Mi2N is an essential service for PR." Chris Jones, 2SPR

About Mi2N
Mi2N (Music Industry News Network) is the largest online daily newswire serving the music industry. Since 1998, Mi2N has kept professionals worldwide informed on the latest developments shaping their sector by covering nearly every facet of the industry, from new business models and technological innovations to up-&-coming artists and emerging trends. Through its Mi2N Music PR service, it has become a leading PR resource for major and independent music companies around the world.
http://um2n.mi2n.com/index.php3
http://www.mi2n.com

For more information, please contact:
Eric de Fontenay
Mi2N Founder/Editor
(718) 278-0662
ecfont@musicdish.net

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PaperCha$erz Music Releasing 1st Collaborative Global Hip Hop Mix Via Indaba Music

nobody@vox.com(MusicDish) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:23:52 -0800

Url: http://www.indabamusic.com/people/saintpaul

Paper Cha$erz Music announces the release of it’s debut: The Paper Cha$erz Mixtape, Vol. I, the first hip-hop mixtape to be created using Indaba Music, the leading destination for online music creation. Indaba Music facilitated collaborations between independent artists and producers from the U.S., Canada, Asia, Europe, and Africa. The artists and producers collaborated with one another from across the globe using Indaba Music, and their eclectic mix styles created The Paper Cha$erz Mixtape, Vol. I.

From conscious to dirty south to backpack to political, The Paper Cha$erz Mixtape, Vol. I showcases hip-hop in all forms. The mixtape is Executive Produced by rap artist Kavawon, from Vancouver Island, BC, Canada and hip-hop producer St. Paul, from Philadelphia, PA, USA.

The album is available for free download here:
http://www.indabamusic.com/sessions/saintpaul/336286

Participating Artists:

Jah I Witness(Host MC) - Petersburg, VA
DNA - Stockholm, Sweden
Sunny Tuff - Virginia Beach, VA
Dirty Uncle Herb - Nanaimo, BC, Canada
Aledelu - Rome, Italy
Versatile Stylez - Birmingham, West Midlands, UK
Nepharius - Cerratos, CA
Relik - Nanaimo, BC, Canada
Yunique D. - Cape Town, South Africa
Psych The Passenger - Nanaimo, BC, Canada
Dikk Dastardly - Camden, NJ
Doxcity - Cincinnati, OH
Allin Gator - Atlanta, GA
Evo. Freez - Nanaimo, BC, Canada
Yunique D. - Cape Town, South Africa
P. Atomz - Canton, OH
Nucleous - Phoenix, AZ
Reveal - Nanaimo, BC, Canada
Zachariah X - Philadelphia, PA
Kavawon - Nanaimo, BC, Canada
St Paul - Philadelphia, PA
Smarts - Bellflower, CA

About Indaba Music

Indaba Music (www.indabamusic.com) is a collaborative platform that enables a community of over 300,000 musicians from 185 countries to create music together in online recording sessions. Members share and promote their music, learn from music legends and industry vets, compete in contests, and collaborate in online recording sessions, all using Indaba's groundbreaking platform. Past remix contests have featured Rivers Cuomo, The Alkaline Trio, Mariah Carey, John Legend and Yo-Yo Ma.

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New Kid On The Block Unites Hip-Hop & Rock With A Fresh Twist

nobody@vox.com(MusicDish) — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:26:47 -0800

Url: http://www.TheHipRockStar.com

Brooklyn, NY, November 17, 2009 – Brooklyn recording sensation LaKid Wise is setting a new standard for the musical genre we call “Hip-Rock”, the fusion of rhythmic and poetic rap with hard, edgy and guitar-filled rock. While working on his debut album, LaKid Wise is releasing a promotional giveaway mix album titled “Enter The Movement” available for direct download on www.TheHipRockStar.com as of November 24, 2009.

“Enter The Movement” will feature original works such as “Hustler”, “Breaking Down” and various renditions and tributes to classics such as the late Michael Jackson’s “Smooth Criminal” and the Beatles’ “Yesterday”. America’s listeners have been waiting for something different to hit the airwaves. Although Hip-Rock had its years of rise with acts such as Limp Bizkit and Rage Against The Machine it has never stayed consistent with today’s top charts. It is a substantial challenge to revive this genre and keep it stable but this mixtape stands as a great starting point.

“Bringing two of the most influential genres together is not going to be easy but with the support of the people, anything is possible,” says LaKid Wise. “Music is universal. My work is about more than creating a unified sound. It is about sending a message."

LaKid Wise has been composing music since age eleven. Still rocking at twenty-one, he has drawn creative inspiration from the great artists we know in modern entertainment. From immigrating to New York City as a young child, interning at Roc-a-fella Records as a high-school student and releasing two independent albums in his teenage years, LaKid Wise is stepping outside of the box to redefine commercial music.

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If you would like more information or to schedule an interview with LaKid Wise, please feel free to contact me directly at 347-782-5590 or email at Khaled.Ouaaz@Gmail.com

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Tycoon Dynasty Entertainment Announces The Release Of Face Black Rose's Debut Track "So Faded"

nobody@vox.com(MusicDish) — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 13:42:25 -0800

Tycoon Dynasty Entertainment announced the release of "So Faded," the debut single from rapper Face Black Rose. "So Faded" is the first track to be released from his upcoming EP "The Year Of The Rose".

"Face Black Rose is different from other artists and albums of the same genre," noted manager Tracy B. of Tycoon Dynasty Entertainment. "Like many rappers, he writes his own lyrics based on his own personal life experiences, as well as the struggles of friends and family members. But that's where the comparison ends. His sound is quite unique; it's a merging of blues and techno with rap."

A native New Yorker, Face Black Rose has an opinion about his music as well, "When my mother died, I had a lot of anger in me, and it scared me to a point where I knew I had to channel it in some way. Music helped me do that. That's why I feel people can relate to me – because just like all the greats – Sam Cook, Matilda Jackson, Biggie, 2Pac, Jay Z, and 50 cents – I put my heart on the line with my music. There is passion in every note I sing and every verse I rap."

Although his debut single is just being released, Face Black Rose is not new to the music scene. Performing for the last two years, he has worked with music industry veterans Ja Rule, News, Producer Boodah Monk, and Havoc from the Infamous Mobb Deep.

"So Faded" is now available for purchase. The 10 track EP, "The Year of the Rose" is expected to debut around Spring of 2010 on the independent label Tycoon Dynasty Records.

http://www.FaceBlackRose.com
http://www.myspace.com/faceblackrose
http://www.twitter.com/faceblackrose

For more information, please contact:
Tycoon Dynasty Entertainment
(888) 831-8313
faceblackrose@gmail.com

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Its A WRAP!

nobody@vox.com(MusicDish) — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 15:03:51 -0800

Url: http://www.reallyrega.com

Upcoming Talent REGA Has The Music Industry In A Wrap

NEW YORK, NY, November 5, 2009 - The premiere of REGA’s first music video, Wrap Mc’s took place in one of New York City’s hottest nightclubs on October 24th. After its debut, the innovative video has been earning the attention and acclaim of some of hip-hop’s most popular websites (datpiff.com, thatcrack.com, rabstudios.com/news). The opening evening, complete with Halloween-themed décor and the commanding live performance from REGA himself, has left a strong impression on all of the attendees, including famed celebrity jeweler, David Bling and successful entrepreneur Richard Adelaar (Hopewell Capital).

“The night was a big success and every detail was thought through meticulously,” says Richard. “To know that [REGA] did everything himself is impressive.” Not only was REGA the artist, performer and event planner, he was also the costume designer and producer of the music video alongside director, Robert Bartolome of RAB Studios. “He has an incredible passion for everything he does,” said Bartolome, “not just with his music, but with every single aspect of his career, and that’s a rare thing.”

According to REGA, Wrap MC’s is a conceptual curveball thrown at the music industry that depicts [his] efforts to unwrap the prepackaged ‘Hip-Pop’ and ‘One Hit Wonder’ reality that exists in the music industry today, as well as challenge the creativity of fellow artists to bring back the era of substantial, meaningful and conceptual music. Through his fervor, REGA aspires to become a credible and well-established force in the music and entertainment industry.

About REGA
REGA is an emcee/songwriter who was born in the Dominican Republic and now emerges from the inner-city of Boston, Massachusetts. Stemming from his full performance title Erregular, REGA co-founded his music label, EnT, with business partner, Tavio Hobson in 2008. Comprised of 4 songs, the Wrap Mc’s maxi-single box-set is REGA’s first release and will be available on iTunes, Rhapsody and Amazon.com. The promotional album, currently entitled, “My Life in Audio” has a scheduled 2010 release date.

For more information, videos, and event photos, visit www.reallyrega.com, or contact Eric De La Cruz at (617) 821-9696/rega@reallyrega.com

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Rap artist Beezy's latest single "My J's"

nobody@vox.com(MusicDish) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 09:27:33 -0800

My J's

Beezy's upcoming CD, which will feature "My J's," will no doubt be a winner and is sure to catch the attention of youngsters and adults alike. He has been compared to many great rappers because his flow but it is easy to see he has his own unique style and delivery.

His current single "My J's" (aptly named after the popular shoes branded after Michael Jordan) is spreading through the southeast like wildfire, and premiered on MusicDishTV on Wednesday, November 4, 2009. The popularity of the shoes coupled with the song and the raw, but somewhat comical video has started to create quite a buzz for the young 17-year-old artist. "My J's" is currently can be purchased via the following online music retailers: iTunes, Amazon, E-Music and Amie Street.

He is currently working on a project entitled "Beezy World" which is full of slamming, energetic beats laced with real lyrical skill, style and content. "Beezy World" is scheduled for release during the second quarter of 2010 following the release of his next single "Come Here" earlier in the year. Beezy is represented by Herd Records (Label), Llewrac Entertainment (Management) and Durdy Muzik (Production).

Beezy has already shared the stage with some of today's biggest stars such as Chris Brown, Ricky Smiley, Steve Brown and B5 just to name a few. His management is in the process of booking upcoming tours.

http://www.myspace.com/beezy1000

For more information, please contact:
Eric Carwell
Llewrac Entertainment
(205) 821-6696
grp91@netzero.net

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RAP ARTIST BEEZY'S "MY J'S" PREMIERES ON MUSICDISHTV NOVEMBER 4TH

nobody@vox.com(MusicDish) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:39:12 -0800

Url: http://www.myspace.com/beezy1000

Beezy (aka BZ), a young rap artist from the southeast, has already been slated by many as the next teenage rap sensation. His current single “My J’s” (aptly named after the popular shoes branded after Michael Jordan) is spreading through the southeast like wildfire, and will premiere on MusicDishTV on Wednesday, November 4, 2009. The popularity of the shoes coupled with the song and the raw, but somewhat comical video has started to create quite a buzz for the young 17-year-old artist.

Beezy is by no means your run of the mill artist. His look, vocals and writing skills set him apart from most rap artists his age, as well as some who are older. He is currently working on a project entitled “Beezy World” which is full of slamming, energetic beats laced with real lyrical skill, style and content. “Beezy World” is scheduled for release during the second quarter of 2010 following the release of his next single “Come Here” earlier in the year. Beezy is represented by Herd Records (Label), Llewrac Entertainment (Management) and Durdy Muzik (Production).

“My J’s” is currently in rotation on major southeastern radio stations and can be purchased via many online music retailers including: iTunes, Amazon, E-Music and Amie Street.

Beezy has already shared the stage with some of today’s biggest stars such as Chris Brown, Ricky Smiley, Steve Brown and B5 just to name a few. His management is in the process of booking upcoming tours.

http://www.myspace.com/beezy1000

For more information, please contact:
Eric Carwell
Llewrac Entertainment
(205) 821-6696
grp91@netzero.net

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Bustback.net Unleashes 7yr Old Rapper "kid BLenG BLenG" On The World!

nobody@vox.com(MusicDish) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:40:49 -0800

Url: http://www.vladtv.com/video/12674/kid-bleng-bleng--wow-yall-stupid/
Sound: http://www.bustback.net/wow%20(yall%20stupid)%20eqd.mp3

Amyrh Harris aka "kid BLenG BLenG" was born on August 2nd 2002. At the age of 3, he was inspired by break dancing crews and krumpers to become the great little dancer he is today. Just before his fifth birthday, he signed on with LA Models and almost immediately began working. His first job was an episode of "The Shot", a television reality competition for photographers. He was one of the little child models they featured. His next big job was in the music video "Cops Up" for singer Lyfe Jennings. Amyrh claims that was his favorite job so far because there were other break-dancers on set who taught him alot. Shortly after filming the music video, he landed the recurring role of Theo Carver on the soap opera "Days of Our Lives". He also appeared with "Flava Flav" on an episode of "Flavor Of Love" and "The Land of the Lost". He has now made a jump into the super members only Hip Hop arena with his smash video heating up the scene with over 10,000+ plays on Vladtv.com in only a few days.
"We feel that Hip Hop is a segregated art form these days, but we also feel that children now with the emergence of kiD BLenG BlenG will have their own honest, authentic, non-corrupting music to enjoy" states Gary Williams and Downtown Isis of Bustback.net.

Check out the video for "wOw yA'LL StupiD" right now at http://www.vladtv.com/video/12674/kid-bleng-bleng--wow-yall-stupid/
Programmers and DJ's Get it free at Bustback.net

To book Kid Bleng Bleng Contact Gary Williams At Bustback7@gmail.com or Slickwax@gmail.com

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