Posted by bigced on May 24, 2008
In keeping with the vision set forth by Du “Doitall” Kelly (President and C.E.O. of Lord Gang Worldwide LLC), we are please to announce our latest executive appointments. Effective immediately, Mike Hatch will assume the position of Senior Vice President and Chief Operations Officer. DanjahOne will fill the Vice President of Sales and Marketing position. Gary “GS” Smith takes over as both Vice President of Creative and Business Development, and the new Vice President of Lord Gang DJz. Keeping their previously-appointed posts are DJ Doxx (President of Lord Gang DJ’z), and DJ Lord Jazz (President of Lord Gang DJz International).
We urge anyone of goodwill to contact our newly-appointed officers for a formal contact with our company. We look forward to hearing from all.
Lord Gang Worldwide, LLC was founded in 2006 by “Do It All” Du Kelly of Lords of the Underground–Multi-Platinum Icons of the golden era of Hip Hop. Lord Gang Worldwide, LLC was created to give the independent the knowledge and platform to make a difference in the entertainment industry and local communities, while empowering, and emphasizing the need for constant enlightenment.
Our officers can be contacted at the following:
Mike Hatch, Mikehatch100@gmail.com
Danjah One, Danjahone@gmail.com
GS, gslordang@gmail.com
http://lordgangworldwide.ning.com
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Posted by bigced on May 24, 2008
After nearly a three year hiatus, the Los Angeles-based Hidden Beach Recordings has refreshed its popular and critically acclaimed Unwrapped™ collection. “It’s been years since we offered an addition to the series and the feeling inside was we had to do something new with a unified theme. The idea came up that southern rap has exploded into pop culture, why not offer Unwrapped™ recordings of these monster hits. At the same time but on the opposite coast, the Atlanta-based ColliPark team had begun bringing jazz renditions of their catalog to life under the working name ‘Crunk Jazz Café’. Hidden Beach A&R man Jerrold Thompson connected with ColliPark’s Karl Marcellus Washington, Esq. who brought in the project’s Executive Producer Abdul Ra’oof and from this triumvirate Unwrapped™ 5.0 was born”, disclosed Hidden Beach president Steve McKeever. UNWRAPPED™ VOL. 5.0: THE COLLIPARK CAFÉ SESSIONS is the fifth in the series of hip-hop/jazz hybrid compilations and is due to be released on June 24, 2008. What sets this one apart from the rest is its unique Southern hip-hop theme. Once considered a sub-genre, southern rap music has not only solidified its place in the hip-hop world but has bullied its way into pop culture as well. Testaments to this success have not only been heard on the radio, but singles from Southern rappers have begun to dominate the ring tone and download single sales charts as well. “Crank That (Soulja Boy Tellem)” last year’s number one selling ringtone, receives the Unwrapped™ treatment in this 5.0 edition.
Working in concert with ColliPark Studios; best known for producing smash hits by Soulja Boy, Ludacris, Young Jeezy and many more, Hidden Beach scoured a litany of interpretive tracks then refined and seasoned them to produce one of the most exciting Unwrapped™ projects yet. “The ColliPark Café Sessions provided a unique opportunity to revisit and mold a new body of work from Team ColliPark contribution to the Southern hip-hop movement. The result is an intoxicating blend of hip-hop’s pitch and timbre fused with jazz improvisation,” declares Mr. ColliPark.
UNWRAPPED 5.0 will continue in the line of sterling quality established by the brand. It is an exciting and inventive contemporary jazz collection of southern hip-hop’s club-ready singles that have been etch into pop culture. The stirring eleven track collection features the Unwrapped™ regulars such as Hidden Beach’s own Mike Phillips, and Peter Black along with Karen Briggs, Jeff Lorber, and Patrice Rushen as well as some new voices like Fred Wesley, Abdul Ra’oof, Jimmy Brown, Kofi Burbridge and Wirlie “Wyl-e” Morris among others. From Lil Jon & the EastSide Boyz monster hit “Get Low” to the chart topping Hurricane Chris smash “A Bay Bay,” UNWRAPPED 5.0 have it all.
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Posted by bigced on May 24, 2008
The end of the 2007-2008 school year is right around the corner and no one has worked harder to make sure all New York City students have the tools and resources to succeed than school principals. To honor their achievements and dedication, the Entertainers 4 Education Alliance, Educate Online, Inc., (formerly Catapult Online) and the Council of School Supervisors and Administrators will host the 2008 Principals Soiree on May 29, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m., at Suzie Wong Sake Lounge, 547 W. 27th Street, New York City. Special invited guests include John Starks, (NY Knicks Legend); Dennis Walcott, (NYC Deputy Mayor for Education & Community Development); and Randi Weingarten, (President, United Federation of Teachers).
The Principals Soiree honors the city’s principals for creative ways they help their students overcome the challenges they face every day to achieve at their highest potential. “This event is an opportunity for the principals to have a good time. They work hard every day to ensure that our schools are a better place for our children to learn and grow, and this is an evening just for them,” said Tonya Lewis, Co-founder of Entertainers 4 Education Alliance. Earnest Logan President of the CSA stated ”Being a school leader is no easy task and to be acknowledged by your peers and colleagues is truly an honor. However, we are not educators for recognition; we are educators because we truly want to make a difference. I commend Entertainers 4 Education Alliance and Educate Online for taking the time to thank, acknowledge and reward NYC principals.”
For the second year, principals throughout the city will gather at this special event to enjoy the company of their colleagues and special guest in an Asian-inspired atmosphere at Suzie Wong Sake Lounge, which is also a sponsor of the event. “The New York City Principal Soiree is our way of celebrating the people who have made a positive impact in the lives of students in New York,” said
Alyce Menton, Vice President of Marketing, Educate Online. “We are proud to honor their achievements and help them celebrate a successful 2007-2008 school year.” For more information on the 2008 Principals Soiree, email pr@rsentertainmentgroup.com or call 718-385-3133.
About Entertainers 4 Education Alliance
The Entertainers 4 Education Alliance is a not-for-profit organization established to provide at-risk youth with positive messages addressing negative behaviors and the importance of education. The alliance enlists and utilizes the talents and resources of the music and entertainment community to provide support and encouragement for youth. www.e4ea.org
About Educate Online, Inc.
Educate Online, Inc., formerly Catapult Online, is a leading provider of online educational instruction. The company is committed to being the preferred partner of schools, school districts and families by delivering unmatched quality and engaging online educational services that improve student achievement. Working with more than 50,000 students over the past seven years, Educate Online’s highly interactive and engaging solution is state aligned and has proven academic gains in grades three through 12. A top Supplemental Educational Service (SES) provider, Educate Online is also used in schools across the nation in the classroom and as part of after-school programs. In addition, Educate Online is available to families through Sylvan Learning. For more information, visit www.educate-online.com.
About the Council of School Supervisors and Administrators
CSA is Local 1 of AFSA, the American Federation of School Administrators, a unit of the AFL-CIO. CSA is also part of NYSFSA, the New York State Federation of School Administrators. CSA represents nearly 6,000 Principals, Assistant Principals, Supervisors, Education Administrators, Day Care Directors and Assistant Directors. www.csa-ny.org
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