Hot New Artist KOVAS Makes Major Musical Breakthrough in “Prom Night”

The Sony Screen Gems motion picture, “Prom Night”, which has been scaring up major numbers at the box office features the music of a hot new artist/producer KOVAS. The 4 songs featured are: “Love and Touch”, “Up in Here”, “Say What” & “So Hot(Popcorn).” The soundtrack for “Prom Night” has 2 songs from KOVAS which are, “Love and Touch” and “Up in Here.”

KOVAS has produced and remixed for some of the biggest names in music, including Justin Timberlake, Chris Brown, De La Soul and more. The New York musician is perhaps the industry’s biggest kept secret to date. With an incredibly diverse cultural background, a talent for playing five instruments, and a passion for musical multitasking and mixing, KOVAS exudes fresh energy through a self-created, utterly unique genre. Think: a mesh up of hip-hop, rock, punk rock, electro and pop. Now, with his eclectic songs beating through the silver screen’s speakers all of which are written, performed and produced by KOVAS himself the secret is out. With “Prom Night” (http://www.ereleases.com/pr/2008-KOVAS2.jpg) moviegoers will undergo a musical experience like never before.

Says KOVAS, “It’s exciting to have my music included in this movie and to be a part of the project. The chosen songs came from ‘The Arrogance of Youth’ (http://www.ereleases.com/pr/2008-KOVAS3.jpg), an independent project that I released myself through my own private label, Ghetto Beat. About a year ago, a couple of music supervisors heard it, loved it and pitched it to the film’s producer, who thought it was perfect for “Prom Night.’”

Inspired by Stevie Wonder and Prince, both of whom have played every instrument and self-produced their albums, KOVAS is a true virtuoso. He composes the music, writes the lyrics, plays, sings, raps and produces his own material. “The Arrogance of Youth,” a bold, musical mix-match representing different youth cultures, brands KOVAS’ diverse talents and plays on his well-earned confidence as an independent producer. The debut EP is available on Ghetto Beat thru iTunes worldwide (http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewArtist?id=48326315) and other digital retail outlets.

About KOVAS

A New York native, KOVAS made his debut in 2000 at the age of 19 as both a producer and artist on the Tommy Boy Records release, De La Soul featuring KOVAS “Words and Verbs.” KOVAS then produced records for Nick Cannon, Billy Crawford and Jeannie Ortega, and also remixed for Justin Timberlake’s “Summer Love” and Chris Brown’s “With You.” MTV featured KOVAS on its recent season of “Making the Band” and its website (http://www.mtv.com/music/artist/kovas/artist.jhtml). KOVAS also voices two characters in the Rockstar videogame “Grand Theft Auto IV,” out April 29, 2008. A musical “multitasker,” KOVAS plays five instruments and, with an avid ability to compose and play any genre, he’s a rising star, setting himself apart in the industry.

For more information, visit KOVAS onhttp://www.myspace.com/TheKovasEmpire
and his upcoming website:http://www.KovasIsTheFuture.com

Lunch feat. Ray J – Get’em Girl – HOT NEW Video!!

Upsatate Reggae on the River Eco Music Festival Release

Lauren Drummond, President of LMJ Productions, LLC and Executive Producer of Upstate Reggae on the River Eco Music Festival announced today that noted Caribbean producer, Victor E Lewis, Managing Director of VicRae Inc., will lead the production team of the first annual Upstate Reggae on the River Eco Music Festival at Croton Point Park, Croton-on-Hudson, New York scheduled for August 23, 2008 from 10 AM – 8 PM.
 
Mr. Lewis is credited with having generated more than $3 million in annual revenues based on performance fees for emerging artists under his representation. A visionary and is instrumental organizer of international entertainment events and has an excellent track record. As a producer, Mr. Lewis has managed successful public events in London, Iceland and various parts of the US. He has produced events for the U.S. Committee for Refugees, notably worked effectively with the NYPD/NYFD’s 911 Emergency Fund and Upliftment Jamaica just to name a couple of his successes.
 
Upstate Reggae on the River Eco Music Festival is an all-day family event that features the “Messenger” roots Reggae icon Luciano with Jah Messenjah band, featuring special guest Mikey General, as well as new sensations Rootz Underground, actor/musician Leon and the People’s Band,  Latin Rock Band Sequida, and Mystic Dub with more to be announced.  A key component of Upstate Reggae on the River Eco Music Festival is a Children’s Pavilion where Lydia Adams Davis and Grammy Award winner, John Guth will perform.  Our Art Pavillion will feature various local and international artists. Carlos “GoGo” Gomez presents an African/Cuban drum circle workshop and an environmental work shop for all ages. A multitude of vendors will be on hand with foods from all over the Caribbean and Latin America as well as a variety of arts and crafts. 
 
The first annual Upstate Reggae on the River Eco Music Festival will help increase awareness of environmental concerns and the preservation and sustainability effort in the Hudson Valley New York region.  This years theme is “Recycling to Save the Planet.” this one day event represents a tapestry of various genres of music, art, culture woven to support the message that in order to preserve the environment we must come together to create eco-friendly environments.  LMJ Productions, LLC will donate part of the proceeds to Upstate Reggae on the River Inc., a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) corporation to deserving educational and environmental organizations.
 
For tickets or additional information contact LMJ Productions LLC at 845-494-4654 or visit www.upstatereggaeontheriver.org.

Fat Ray & Black Milk – “Get Focus” featuring Phat Kat and Elzhi

Collaboration by four of Detroit’s brightest stars from The Set Up

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The Song:

“Get Focus” is the third single from Black Milk & Fat Ray’s The Set Up. Proving once again that he consistently raises the bar when it comes to the boards, Black Milk’s production shines with a hard-hitting dusty beat juxtaposed with a dreamy futuristic piano motif. Featuring Phat Kat, just coming off the success of his solo album Carte Blanche, and Elzhi, solo artist and member of Slum Village, this track challenges other emcees to step their game up with Elzhi rhyming, “It’s phenomenal, the rhyme is mo’ focused than a counter-flow / cold as the abominable snowman’s abdominal / I’m snoring, you been boring / see what I’m writing is the sh*t / and your pen’s pouring pretend urine.”

The Background:

Deemed Artist of the Year in 2007 by Detroit’s alternative weekly, Real Detroit Weekly, Black Milk follows up his recent Caltroit and Popular Demand releases with an all new collaborative LP with dirty district emcee, Fat Ray. All 11 tracks of the The Set Up are produced by Black Milk, and include guest spots from Guilty Simpson, Elzhi of Slum Village, Nametag, Scorpion, and Phat Kat. The Set Up is the inaugural release for Black Milk’s own label, Music House. Also due this year are a new Black Milk solo album and a collaborative project with Sean Price and Guilty Simpson. Fat Ray and Black Milk are two-thirds of the Detroit trio BR Gunna, whose album Dirty District, Vol. 2 (2004 Barak Records) was critically acclaimed and sold over 20,000 units.

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Buy Links:

Fatbeats

http://www.fatbeats.com/catalog/advanced_search_result.php?keywords=the+set+up&x=0&y=0

iTunes

http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?id=273938685&s=143441

UGHH

http://www.undergroundhiphop.com/search/searchresults.asp?searchby=Artist&keywords=fat+ray+%26+black+milk

Streams:

“Get Focus” featuring Phat Kat and Elzhi

http://www.audibletreats.com/download/FatBlack/Fat_Ray-Black_Milk-Get_Focus.asx

http://www.audibletreats.com/download/FatBlack/Fat_Ray-Black_Milk-Get_Focus.mp3

“Bad Man” featuring Guilty Simpson and Scorpion

http://www.audibletreats.com/download/FatBlack/Fat_Ray-Black_Milk-Bad_Man.asx

http://www.audibletreats.com/download/FatBlack/Fat_Ray-Black_Milk-Bad_Man.mp3

“Take Control” featuring AB

http://www.audibletreats.com/download/FatBlack/Fat_Ray-Black_Milk-Take_Control.asx

http://www.audibletreats.com/download/FatBlack/Fat_Ray-Black_Milk-Take_Control.mp3

Black Milk’s MySpace page:

http://www.myspace.com/blackmk

Fat Ray’s MySpace page:

http://www.myspace.com/fatray7mile

“How To Write and Publish Your Book” Seminar with Saideh this Saturday

Workshop
presented by
Saideh Browne
** FREE WORKSHOP **
Saturday, April 26, 2008
The Passaic Public Library
195 Gregory Ave, Passaic
(973) 779-0474 Library
(917) 482-4477 Saideh’s cell

HOW TO WRITE AND PUBLISH
YOUR OWN BOOK

Registration

9:30am

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Session and Q&A

10am-12noon

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Cost FREE

Saideh is the author of three published books.

~Can Hip-Hop be Holy? [released Dec. 2007]

~From Hip-Hop to Heaven for Girls [released Jan. 2007]

~From Hip-Hop to Heaven [released Sept. 2004]

Her next book’s How to Make Motivational Speaking Your Day Job and Life Remixed! will be released in 2008.

“Since 2004 I have been writing books and speaking professionally; thank you for your continued support, love, prayers and encouragement.”

Yours in Print and Presentation,
Saideh

Luther “Uncle Luke” Campbell Stars in VH1 Television Series

Luke Entertainment Group (“LEG” or the “Company”) (PINKSHEETS: LKEN) is pleased to announce that Luther “Luke” Campbell will star in his own reality TV show, “Luke’s Parental Advisory,” on VH1.

The much-anticipated series will follow Mr. Campbell as he juggles being a dad to two teenagers, while running his publicly traded company, Luke Entertainment Group, as well as planning a wedding with his fiancée. The show will launch in the summer of 2008, coinciding with Luke Entertainment Group’s major marketing campaigns that will create awareness of the Company’s main revenue generating assets, such as www.UncleLuke.tv and potential upcoming music releases.

Luke Entertainment Group expects to reach millions of viewers through the syndicated program, with the intention of driving traffic to its entertainment portals and propelling www.UncleLuke.tv to the forefront of the hip-hop community’s online social networking. Users will be able to view clips from the show, as well as download music, ringtones, and more from LEG’s catalog of intellectual property.

“This cable TV show will help establish the LEG brand within the hip-hop community and drive traffic to our entertainment portals, like www.UncleLuke.tv and www.LukeSports.tv,” says Luther Campbell, Luke Entertainment Group’s CEO. “Until now, people have known me for my entrepreneurialism in the rap music industry. Now, they’ll see me applying my skills as the first hip-hop artist to take a company public, taking the multi-billion dollar business of hip-hop to the next level.”

About VH1

VH1 connects viewers to the music, artists and pop culture that matter to them most with TV series, specials, live events, exclusive online content and public affairs initiatives. VH1 is available in 90 million households in the U.S. VH1 also has an array of digital channels and services including VH1Classic, VH1 Soul, VH1 Mobile, VH1 Games and extensive broadband video on VH1.com. Connect with VH1 at VH1.com.

About Luke Entertainment Group

Luke Entertainment Group is a cutting edge entertainment company focused on using technology centric solutions, such as mobile, internet and streaming video to reach the current global audience. Luke Entertainment Group will leverage and integrate the existing Luke brand — Luther Campbell’s position as industry icon and new talent mentor — and his creative talents to form a unique content creation and entertainment company. Luke Entertainment Group will also include a music division which will offer artists an opportunity to build their fan base globally. Luke Entertainment Group is built upon embracing current and emerging technology to communicate, entertain and embrace the new media customer.

About Luther Campbell

Miami’s original bad boy, pop culture icon, and consummate businessman, Luther “Uncle Luke” Campbell, is one of the few American celebrities who has had an indelible impact on the worlds of rap music, sex, business, law, and politics simultaneously. Unlike other artists who have simply followed the movement, Luther Campbell is an originator, a man of many firsts. As the architect of Miami “bass” hip-hop, Campbell paved the way for Southern hip-hop to escalate from its regional popularity into a dominant musical force. Always a pioneer, Luther Campbell is the first Hip-Hop artist to take a company public.

Further Information

Shareholders and prospective investors are encouraged to visit www.LukeEntertainmentGroup.com. Please call investor relations toll-free at 1-866-511-1147 to receive detailed information about Luke Entertainment Group.

Prodigy Single “The Life” from upcoming album, H.N.I.C. Pt. 2 Debuts at #7 on The Billboard HOT 100 Single Chart.

One week before Prodigy’s long awaited solo album H.N.I.C. Pt. 2 hits the street and retail shelves, AAO Music/Voxonic Music has announced that “The Life,” the first radio single from the album will debut at #7 on Billboard’s HOT 100 Single Sales Chart. Peter G. Kuys, President of AAO Music and Arie Deutsch, President of Voxonic Music, surprised guests with the great news at Prodigy’s NY listening session. That wasn’t the only surprise of the evening! With a simple press of the button, Prodigy himself was there, well not in the flesh, but his voice boomed throughout the studios with a very personal message thanking fans and his team for their hard work. Among the statements was an explanation of the album’s title which has brewed as much controversy as the “Because I Said So,” blogs that have been running on Vibe.com and HNIC2.com.

While the mood at the press day was emotional for most of the artists attending (Twin Gambino, Cormega, Nyce Da Future, Un Pacino) and producers (Havoc, Alchemist, Sid Roams, Apex, and Steve Sola) who contributed to one of all of Prodigy’s solo, there was an upbeat air of festivity as if everyone attending was celebrating for Prodigy who has begun serving his sentence. “We feel very honored and confident to be the gatekeepers of P’s career while he is absent. The release of H.N.I.C. Pt. 2 is only the beginning,” shared Kuys. Repeatedly through the night they were asked when Prodigy was coming home and optimistically the answer from all was “soon!” (To hear Prodigy’s own statements, download the attached audio file).

His extended Mobb Deep family joined throngs of media people and video outlets for a special listening session complete with interviews for his new album H.N.I.C. Pt. 2. The singles were distributed to radio people in attendance along with video shows who are all excited about the momentum that the single is receiving. So far WWPR (New York), WUSL (Philadelphia), WZMX (Hartford), WERQ (Baltimore), WOWI (Norfolk) and XM Satellite’s RAW channel and Music Choice have all start playing “The Life.” The video for “The Life,” premiered on BET Rap City with Mobb Deep partner, Havoc and long-time producer, The Alchemist, joining host Nelly to introduce the new video. Another track from the H.N.I.C. Pt. 2 sessions “Dirty New Yorker” will be featured on the Grand Theft Auto IV game and soundtrack (to be released April 29th) with a video for the song included on the album as a bonus. Guest received as a parting gift, the complete H.N.I.C. Pt. 2 album, Free P T-Shirts, and Sansa’s new FUZE player. Prodigy is the first Urban artist to be featured in the Sansa advertising campaign for Sandisk’s ShopSansa.com online retail store.

H.N.I.C. Pt. 2 returns “P” to the more edgy real life street tales that have been Mobb Deep’s signature for nearly a decade. Produced by The Alchemist, Havoc, Sid Roams and more, the album will be released April 22, 2008 on Voxonic Music in association with AAO/Reality.

Reviews from the press have been stellar as well with quotes from the following:

Vibe Magazine – “Prodigy’s topics, from government corruption to police brutality and slain comrades, are ripped from the headlines..Prodigy’s physical self may be incarcerated, but his music has never sounded freer.”

XXL Magazine – “A hard hittin’ follow-up to his solo debut.”

Source Magazine – “H.N.I.C. PT. 2 is some of P’s best work in a while.”

Spin Magazine – “Completely gripping!”

Complex Magazine – “It’s colder than 99% of the sh*t out there, so go pick it up!”

31 flavors about NYC broke club chicks!

Written by The Truth

Ceditor’s Note: This appeared in my email box and I HAD to share!

To all Promoters, VIPS, Socialites, Movers and shakers, event coordinators etc. My name is not important but I am a woman. That’s it. This is a Blueprint for all. The party scene in NYC is at an all time low. The city that never sleeps is taking a lot of naps lately and one of the main reasons is the kind of patrons that attend the events. This will be the first of many NYC nightlife “TRUTHS” to come. Please forward this to as many as possible so we can get rid of the nonsense. This is an official myspace/facebook blast & bulletin.

Part #1. NYC Broke club chicks *31 Flavors* (ages 21-32) This is your official guide to avoid & watch out for them.

1. Broke club chicks only look for no cover parties, ladies free b4 1:00am admission and will only go strictly to a party of a promoter they know personally to get in free. (This is why you always see the same females at an event all the damn time).

2. Broke club chicks come around bottle poppers only after the drinks are paid for by the gents. (You never see them around when it’s time to sign the credit card slip) They just always seem to pop up out of nowhere at the right time with their thirsty ass.

3. Broke club chicks will wait in front of the cashier booth for 15-60 minutes until a promoter they recognize can give them clearance to get in for free.

4. Broke club chicks will have $40 in their bank account and then take out $20 out of the ATM to pay for coat check, some mints out of the bathroom and one drink just in case they don’t get offered one by a guy and to front.

5. Broke club chicks will approach a promoter they never spoke to before but will make nice & friendly cause the promoter is producing a can’t miss event now and they need to get in for free.

6. Broke club chicks only special event of the year is the “Freakum Dress” event or any “ALL Black Affair” event.

7. Broke club chicks myspace/facebook photo galleries only consist of party websites flicks.

8. Broke club chicks will jump off the line once the doorman says the “Guest list is closed” Ladies, the admission is now $20. (They scatter faster than roaches in the light)

9. Broke club chicks would chip in money on one Long Island Iced Tea (2 broke chicks on one drink).

10. Broke club chicks always ask dudes what’s up after the club? Broke club chicks are always hungry and they always tag along with dudes to go to the diner to pay for food for them after the party.

11. Broke club chicks will be celebrating someone b-day in a group of 20 girls but would only have one champagne bottle.

12. Broke club chicks will wear UGHS or flats in the club.

13. Broke club chicks will have a fucked up nasty hair style but will tell you its afrocentric or neostyle. (this one is unbelievable)

14. Broke club chicks are still trying to snag athletes, entertainers, ballers, Top DJ’s even after they sleep with them and then wonder why I am still alone and why is he not calling me back? (You’re not an investment, broke club chick). If you give up the ass for nothing, what do you think you should expect back? NOTHING.

P.S. ladies stop sleeping with security guards to get in the club for free also.

15. Broke club chicks will hound, hassle & haggle down a promoter for a discount party ticket or a drink ticket.

16. Broke club chicks only voyage on the water is any boat ride party on the “Queen of Hearts”. or the Staten Island ferry.

17. Broke club chicks will search for all open bar events through out the city at any club b4 11:00pm to get nice & toasty for the main event @ 12:00am.

18. Broke club chicks favorite color is black (black tights, black boots/pumps and a black top) cost overall is $15 and can be repeated a 1,000 times.

19. Broke club chicks constantly hate on chicks who don’t live in the club like they do and who makes more money then them.

20. Broke club chicks can tell you every single detail about any dude that spends money crazy in the club or has a hot whip. They know where he lives, who’s his baby mama, social security #, when he gets paid and how to get his attention.

21. Broke club chicks constantly recruit other broke chicks cause that’s the bond they share and what they have in common. (Girls with money don’t affiliate with broke chicks). It is so true “You are the company you keep”

22. Broke club chicks only have two out of town travel options which are Memorial Day weekend in Cancun or Miami.

23. Broke club chicks always count someone else’s money and can live with their parents until a man scoops them up. (This means never)

24. Broke club chicks will take the train to a party and pray someone can give them a lift back home cause all they have is a metro card.

25. Broke club chicks sees the deal advertised as 2 for 1 drinks/bottle specials which means 4 for 2 for them.

26. Broke club chicks would say they are a model to get certain perks. (Absolutely no urban model has any real money) No chick in the club has Naomi or Tyra money and real models don’t hang in PLUMM.

27. Broke club chicks have the slowest motion when taking what little money they have out of their wallet.

28. Broke club chicks at the end of the day can’t offer anything to good guys but sex and drama. (Fellas, it is impossible to wife a chick from the club. The percentage is a 15% success rate) If she is in the club 2-3 times a week then she is not for you and the club is all she knows. (bird call)

29. Broke club chicks set their calendar around club events. They title the parties “The Main Event” of my life.

30. Broke club chicks will ask a guy to buy a drink and then get mad at the guy because he didn’t offer to give her cab fare and drinks for her girls. (Can you believe that?).

31. Broke club chicks use the sidekick/blackberry only to text each other about parties and plotting on the next dude to help their broke ass out. (Texts are never about making any money or anything uplifting/important)

The bonus: Broke club chicks tattoo their names on their bodies just in case they forget their name or forget their ID. (Dumbest shit ever).

The response so far has been incredible so if you have any comments, add ins please reply. If you feel I am wrong or right please mention in detail. Spread the word cause part #2 will be about the “Broke Working Women” and then we go to the Men in Part #3 and to better stories.