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B.o.B AKA BOBBY RAY JOINS “THE GREAT HANGOVER TOUR”

Rebel Rock Entertainment/Grand Hustle/Atlantic recording artist B.o.B aka Bobby Ray has announced plans to join Asher Roth and Kid Cudi on the upcoming “Great Hangover Tour.”  Bobby Ray is set to kick off the tour at Cleveland’s House of Blues on July 17^th, with dates then continuing through early August (see attached itinerary).

Bobby Ray has been hailed as one of hip-hop’s most inventive and exciting young artists.  Named among XXL’s “10 Freshmen of 2009,” the ATL-based rapper’s hugely anticipated debut album, “B.o.B PRESENTS THE ADVENTURES OF BOBBY RAY,” is coming soon.

In other news, Bobby Ray will be among the artists performing at the 17^th annual ESPYs, which will be taped Wednesday, July 15^th at Los Angeles’ Nokia Theatre and televised Sunday, July 19^th at 9 pm ET on ESPN/ESPN HD (check local listings).

The MC recently teamed up with Reebok on a unique reinterpretation of A Tribe Called Quest’s classic “Bonita Applebum” in celebration of the Reebok Classic Remix collection.   The track – titled “Put Me On” – is available for download exclusively to customers who purchase styles from the Reebok Classic Remix collection at Foot Locker stores nationwide.  In addition, the companion video for “Put Me On”, directed by Issac Klotz, premiered yesterday, July 8^th, online at MTVu.com and MTV2.com, as well as MTV2, MTV Jams and MTVu.  For further details, please visit www.footlockerunlocked.com/classicremix.

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Hailing from Atlanta, Georgia, a city known for its outcasts, B.o.B aka Bobby Ray is truly out of the ordinary.  The rapper – born Bobby Ray Simmons – is already a significant force in Southern hip-hop, having captured underground interest with a variety of mixtapes and his smokers anthem, “Cloud 9.”

In 2006, while he was still attending high school, B.o.B came to the attention of renowned producer/songwriter Jim Jonsin (Lil’ Wayne, Pretty Ricky, Twista, Danity Kane, Trick Daddy), who promptly signed the young MC to his Rebel Rock Entertainment label. 

An accomplished musician and producer,  Bobby Ray scored a breakthrough hit in 2008 with the smash single/video, “Haterz Everywhere,” which was an MTV “Jam of the Week” as well as a top 10 hit on the network’s Sucker Free Countdown.  A wide range of media attention greeted the talented young rapper’s arrival on the hip-hop scene, with features and reviews appearing in such national publications and online outlets as The Source, Complex, Spin, URB, XXL, Fader, Rolling Stone, and Murderdog.  Vibe recently hailed Bobby Ray’s leading role in the emerging ATL sound, noting that “a musical renaissance has begun to take shape, and locals like B.o.B are putting a new movement in motion.”

Bobby Ray also established a major presence online, having now logged over 15 million total plays at his official MySpace page, www.myspace.com/bobatl.  In addition, B.o.B’s official website, www.bobatl.com, has been recently launched with tons of exclusive tracks, videos and user-generated features.

Now Bobby Ray is focusing all his substantial energies on creating the upcoming “B.o.B PRESENTS THE ADVENTURES OF BOBBY RAY,” producing the majority of the album by himself, while also learning to play multiple musical instruments, including piano, trumpet and French horn.  The result is a funky and fascinating journey into a gifted new artist’s far-reaching imagination. 

“I just want to show people that there are endless possibilities of what you can do,” Bobby Ray says.  “You don’t just have to be a rapper, you don’t just have to be a trapper; you can be anything you want to be and whatever you do, just love it and it will show.”

For up-to-the-minute news and information, please visit www.bobatl.com, www.myspace.com/bobatl, or www.imeem.com/bobatl.

 

(TOUR ITINERARY ATTACHED)

 

 

B.o.B AKA BOBBY RAY

ON TOUR 2009

All Dates w/The Great Hangover Tour featuring Asher Roth & Kid Cudi

 

JULY

17        Cleveland, OH                     House of Blues

18        Detroit, MI                             Royal Oak

20        Kansas City, MO                  Voodoo Lounge

21        Denver, CO                           Ogden

22        Salt Lake City, UT                Harry O’s

23        Las Vegas, NV                      House of Blues

24        San Francisco, CA                Regency Ballroom

26        Los Angeles, CA                  House of Blues

27        Phoenix, AZ                          Marquee

29        Dallas, TX                              House of Blues

30        Austin, TX                             Stubb’s

31        Houston, TX                         House of Blues

 

AUGUST

2          Atlanta, GA                           Tabernacle

3          Norfolk, VA                          The Norva

4          Baltimore, MD                      Ram’s Head

5          Washington, DC                   9:30 Club

Black Label Head with White Teen Star Not Welcome in Exclusive NO VA Suburb

When Eric “Boogie” Kennedy, Founder, CEO and President of BRAAT (Be Real At All Times) Musik decided to set up shop in Fairfax County, Virginia, the second wealthiest county in the nation, he thought he had found a suitable location to launch his label and record his talented teenage star Mair. Just over a year ago, BRAAT Musik moved into “The Ranch” in affluent Great Falls, Virginia, on a 7 acre spread that includes a recording studio, stables, horses and a fenced in 5 acre “Field of Dreams” where Mair rides horses to relax.

As Mair sits on the cusp of stardom with 2 singles currently in digital release (Download Mair’s new singles at
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_dmusic?url=search-alias%3Ddigital-music&field-keywords =mair &x =0&y=0) and the full CD “Who Am I” (BRAAT Musik/ADA/Warner Music) slated for a Fall release, local opposition to a Black man and a White teen age girl (who are not a couple) working late in the same space has revealed some old biases in the Old Dominion.

Kennedy has had dozens of visits from local police ostensibly for loud music (The readings from a decibel meter never even came close to violating any noise ordinance due to soundproofing of the studio). These visits from the police resulted in at least 8 court appearances by Mr. Kennedy for noise violations, none of which resulted in a conviction. In fact, in several instances the judge admonished the police sternly for citing Mr. Kennedy during daylight hours when no noise ordinance is in effect.

Kennedy adds: “One judge actually asked me who in the surrounding neighborhood of multi-million dollar homes had we offended to draw this kind of harassment. Other officers and some neighbors are more enlightened and have been gracious, hospitable and helpful. But there is definitely a frightening Old Guard element alive and well in suburban Northern Virginia, just a 30 minute drive from the White House.”

Despite the harassment, BRAAT Musik is proud to present Mair to a music loving public always on the lookout for something new and original and Eric Kennedy is not about to let a few backward looking neighbors prevent him from moving forward in accomplishing his mission.

“Basically we made music for all the teenaged brats, hanging in the mall listening to their ipods and texting from their Blackberrys.  We understood that the Hip Hop Culture had moved out of the Inner cities and out to the Suburbs and small towns creating loyal fans to the music. Today’s kids don’t have to live in the “Hood” or in big cities to understand what’s going on in the street because every rap song and music video gives them a graphic play by play. And I don’t have to have my studio in the ‘Hood’ to serve them,” Kennedy said.

“Our vision is to bridge the gap between the Hip Hop Culture and the Pop Culture by becoming an “Urban Style Disney” by offering a different message, and different voice, bringing forth a different type of energy but keeping it young and fresh! BRAAT Musik speaks for and to the average young person living inside their own Secret Society. BRAAT Musik is for the digital age, text junkies, downloaders and MP3 player collectors, Facebook profilers, Web Surfers and Gossip Gurus,” Mair adds.

For more information go to www.BraatMusik.com or www.myspace.com/braatmusikllc

FADER MEDIA EXPANDS NETWORK OF PROPERTIES WITH LAUNCH OF SUITE903.COM

FADER Media, an extensive and authoritative group of music and lifestyle sites, has announced a new addition to its network: Suite903 (www.suite903.com). The new site is dedicated to exposing and supporting all aspects of Soul music and culture. Hennessy, the number one selling Cognac in the world, has signed on to be the site’s exclusive advertiser for its launch. Andy Cohn, VP and Group Publisher of The FADER Media made the announcement.

Suite903.com encompasses the full spectrum of Soul music. From the edges of the commercial mainstream to the rhythm of the underground, Suite903.com is the only destination online for Soul music. As an extension of the widely acclaimed Suite903 CD series created in 2001, Suite903.com spotlights exclusive DJ mixes, advance music, one-on-one artist video interviews, event coverage, and features. Previous DJs involved with Suite903 mixes include Beverly Bond, DJ Drama, Rich Medina, and DJ Spinna. Suite903.com is the voice for today’s sophisticated Soul music enthusiast. At launch, the site features a Suite903 TV interview with award-winning producer/songwriter Bryan-Michael Cox, a Q&A with Maxwell, and an exclusive DJ profile on Rich Medina, featuring the stream of his Suite903 mix with music from Jay Dee, Mos Def, Da Beatminerz, Jamiroquai, Masters At Work, Lady Alma and others. This, and much more, available now at Suite903.com.

“The reaction to the Suite903 CDs over the years has been phenomenal, and this online destination for the celebration of Soul was a natural progression,” said Cohn. “Our network of on-and-offline media outlets speaks to more than 3.5 million followers each month, and the addition of Suite903 introduces FADER Media to a wider audience. We are opening a door to a place online that was missing for Soul music and its fans.”

The curators of Suite903.com know all the latest in Soul and, through the years, have earned a reputation for consistently turning people on to undiscovered, new and emerging music. Forging ahead, the site will feature the bi-weekly Suite903 Podcast with guest DJ’s from around the country delivering subscribers the latest in Soul, exclusive in-studio performances, and interviews. And Suite903 TV brings exclusive interviews with featured artists in a high-end, beautiful setting.

“We are excited to partner with FADER Media on this new site,” said Andy Glaser, SVP of Hennessy Business. “Hennessy has a strong history with the Suite903 CD series and we share a common vision and audience with our Artistry program to feature new artists, and support diverse music and culture. Suite903.com and Hennessy are a great match!”

About Suite903
Suite903.com is the authority on Soul music and culture, exposing and supporting the eclectic genres and lifestyles that surround it. Suite903.com encompasses the full spectrum of Soul Music. From the edges of the commercial mainstream to the rhythm of the underground, Suite903.com is the only destination online for Soul music. As an extension of the widely acclaimed Suite903 CD series, Suite903.com spotlights exclusive DJ mixes, advance music, one-on-one artist video interviews, event coverage, and features. Suite903.com is the voice for today’s sophisticated Soul music enthusiast.

About The FADER Media Network
The FADER Media Network consists of credible music and lifestyle-focused properties that speak to a combined audience of 1,718,000 influential young adults and generates over 3,665,000 impressions monthly.Founded by Rob Stone and Jon Cohen, and led by VP and Group Publisher Andy Cohn, The FADER Media Network consists of credible music and lifestyle-focused properties that include The FADER magazine, thefader.com, FADER films, FADER label, rcrdlbl.com, XLR8R, XLR8R.com, thetripwire.com, 1200squad.com, The Cornerstone Player, The Cornerstone Mixtape, Suite903.com, and shockhound.com.