Two years ago, Columbus, OH native Tero “Camu Tao” Smith died after a grueling battle with lung cancer. He was a friend, a son, a brother, a groom-to-be and last but not least a brilliant producer, singer, rapper and entertainer.  Collaborator and friend El-P along with Camu’s fiance have arranged for an album release party for Camu Tao’s last work “King of Hearts” at Skully’s in Columbus, Ohio on Monday, August 16, 2010 beginning at 10:00 PM (see flier above for details).  The suggestion donation is $5 and proceeds will go to Ohio State University’s James Cancer Center.

“‘King Of Hearts’ is essentially a collection of demos and unfinished songs Camu had created for his album. Some were recorded professionally, some were not. His sickness prevented him from finishing them all. We felt that the music, even in its raw form, was beautiful and needed to be heard. Camu needs to be heard,” said El-P.

“King of Hearts” will be released on August 17 through Definitive Jux in collaboration with Fat Possum.  Pre-orders available on www.definitivejux.net/kingofhearts/.  When pre-ordering, there are several options to obtain collectors items while supporting lung cancer charities in Camu’s honor.  There’s a “I Heart Camu” tee for $15 of which all sales will go to charity and there’s also a limited edition Camu Tao screen print.  Check the Definitive Jux website for more details.

FREE DOWNLOADS

El-P and Camu Tao (together as Central Services) completed a project back in 2005 that was previously unreleased until now.  The “Forever Frozen in Television Time” EP has been available for FREE DOWNLOAD.

Also, download the track “Plot A Little” from the “King of Hearts” album by CLICKING HERE.

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Myspace- www.myspace.com/JoJoSimmons2007

Global Grind- globalgrind.com/user/jojosimmons (swing by and let him know what you think about this single)

I’ve been writing a lot about younger brother Diggy Simmons lately, but I just received word that Jo Jo Simmons is still doing his own thing in the rap game.  He’s released a remix to Craig Mack‘s “Flava In Your Ear” called “Flavor In Her Air.”

Download and listen below:

http://usershare.net/u6oshl94s2ul

What do you think?

Hip Hop icon, Snoop Dogg, is using his considerable influence and voice to reach out to today’s youth. The Doggfather has tossed his player hat in the ring with noted rappers and disability activists, 4 Wheel City, to drop a strong, message-laden song aimed at keeping kids off of the street and into the classroom. “This is not just a record it’s a movement. It’s a feeling! I’m down with the movement, we are about doing something righteous.” ~ Snoop Dogg

New York, NY (PRWEB) May 10, 2010 — Rap legend, Snoop Dogg has endorsed 4 Wheel City’s, “Welcome to Reality” tour, a unique brand of musical therapy that awakens young people to the realities of the street life and its subsequent consequences. 4 Wheel City founders, Namel “Tapwaterz” Norris and Ricardo “Ricfire” Velasquez, use music as an outlet to educate their communities. Performing at high schools, colleges and hospitals all over the United States, the duo entertain and inspire their fans with Hip Hop, compelling kids to stay in school and raising awareness of people with disabilities. “We are excited to team up with Snoop Dogg,” says Tapwaterz, “He is the perfect artist for this project. Kids love Snoop and he has the street credibility they will listen to.” http://www.reverbnation.com/store/store_for_song/3966008

The “Welcome to Reality G-mix” features Snoop’s laid back flow with Tapwaterz, in your face, East Coast lyricism over a horn heavy, rugged, West Coast beat. 4 Wheel City will debut the song on May 15 at the Canadian Association for Musical Therapy, where the group is scheduled to be the keynote speaker/performer. The song is available for download at ReverbNation and proceeds will be used to produce a public service announcement/music video to present to teens all over the world.  http://www.reverbnation.com/store/store_for_song/3966008

About Snoop Dogg

Snoop Dogg is truly a Hip Hop pioneer. Since 1991′s Deep Cover soundtrack, the rap royal has sat at the top of the industry’s A-list. With huge, multi-platinum albums to his credit, including 1993′s “Doggystyle”, Snoop’s voice has evolved into one of the most distinguishable in entertainment. He has become more than a musician. With his SNOOP YOUTH FOOTBALL LEAGUE, he has emerged as community leader and philanthropist. Snoop Dogg has also done charity work for Habitat for Humanity and Good Earth.

About 4 Wheel City

Namel Norris and Ricardo Velasquez are from the same housing project in the Bronx, Ny, yet had never met until fate provided them with a common tragedy. Both men are in wheelchairs, with Spinal Cord Injuries (SCI), owed to gunshots. As their friendship grew, the two discovered that music was an even stronger bond between them.

4 WHEEL CITY is more than an organization or corporation. It is a movement toward healing the hearts and minds of today’s youth. Our vision is one of a world where underprivileged and neglected communities can be free of the constant threat of violence and truly thrive under the banner of hope and inspiration that we provide. 4WheelCity represent all those who have been challenged by setbacks in life, yet possess the will to overcome. 4WheelCity is the energy of faith and achievement.

About CAMT

Canadian Association for Musical Therapy was founded by musical therapist Norma Sharpe in 1977The . CAMT is a national body promoting music therapy and supporting, advocating and accrediting music therapists in North America.
Statement on behalf of the CAMT 2010 Conference Committee:

On behalf of the 2010 conference committee, I am pleased to welcome 4 Wheel City to the 36th National Conference of the Canadian Association for Music Therapy (CAMT). In order to bring 4 Wheel City to Halifax, we have been partnering with a number of private individuals, local organizations and government departments so that the group’s message can reach as many local youth as possible. Through 5 additional performances in the greater Halifax area, 4 Wheel City will be reaching a wide audience, using music as a creative medium to broadcast their positive and inspiring message. We hope that their performances will help to open hearts and minds to the power of using creative expression to overcome challenges and transform lives.

Statement from the Halifax Regional Municipality Public Safety Officer:

Thank you to 4 Wheel City for agreeing to come to Halifax to deliver your anti-crime message to high school students and community members in May 2010.

(See also http://www.reverbnation.com/artist/index/4wheelcitymusic#tab=show_bills)

HAPPY MAMA’S DAY FROM DEAD PREZ!

In honor of Mother’s Day, Dead Prez dedicates their new song, “The Beauty Within,” to mothers everywhere. “The Beauty Within” is from their new project with DJ Drama and is a “takeover” of B.o.B.‘s “Nothing on You“.

SONG TITLE: “The Beauty Within”
ARTIST: Dead Prez & DJ Drama
ALBUM: Revolutionary but Gangsta Grillz
DOWNLOAD LINK: http://www.divshare.com/download/11319090-b80

The Revolutionary but Gangsta duo DEAD PREZ has teamed up with southern mixtape king DJ DRAMA for a collaborative street album titled REVOLUTIONARY BUT GANGSTA GRILLZ. In the spirit of Dead Prez’s renowned Turn Off The Radio series, the album will feature a mixture of takeover (covers) and original beats with Stic.man and M-1 laying mind provoking lyrics with refreshed flow and resilience. The album will be made available for free download on JUNE 10th, 2010 at www.deadprez.com as they prepare for the release of their soon coming full length album “Information Age.”

(source: Digiwaxx)

• www.myspace.com/hiphophof
• twitter.com/hiphophof
• Facebook: search for Hip Hop Hall of Fame Museum Complex when logged in

Rap legend Kurtis Blow to co-host Hip Hop Hall of Fame Awards television special! Hip Hop TV to kick off fan promo campaign in April at HipHopHoF.TV ahead of Hip Hop Museum unveiling in Manhattan! Hip Hop inductees to be announced on Friday, April 2, 2010 to be followed by a special inductee Meet and Greet media event Friday, May 14, 2010 in NYC! March 26, 2010, NEW YORK, NY (PR Newswire) — It is official! Hip hop legend and rap icon Kurtis Blow to co-host the Hip Hop Hall of Fame Awards television show in June 2010 in NYC! This will be the first broadcast of the HHHOF Awards show since airing in national and international syndication, as well as on the BET Cable Network now owned by MTV/Viacom. Often imitated, but never duplicated the Hip Hop Hall of Fame Awards is scheduled to make more announcements in the coming weeks (schedule below), including the 2010 HHHOF inductee class that will be announced on Friday, April 2, 2010! It also marks the kick off of the Official HHHOF social networking website ‘HipHopHoF.TV’ and ‘Fan Promotional Campaign’! This will be followed by the HHHOF inductees “Meet & Greet Media Event” scheduled for Friday May 14, 2010 in NYC! The HHHOF Awards Show will feature a week of activities throughout New York City. They will include community outreach events, a forum, VIP reception, artists showcases, parties, and other programs featuring pioneers, celebrities, community, industry, and New York City leaders. The week will culminate with the unveiling of the Manhattan home of the Hip Hop Hall of Fame Museum & Entertainment Complex that will bring in over 120 jobs, job training, local vendor contracts, community outreach programs, tours, and bring in an estimated $400 million per year in economic impact and tourism value to New York City! Hall of Fame Executives are actively finalizing television airing rights with broadcasters and will make that announcement in late April 2010! You can follow the Hip Hop Hall of Fame Awards Show, and the Hip Hop Hall of Fame Museum & Entertainment Complex at HipHopHoF.TV (NOTE: not launched as of Mar 28, 2010), Facebook.com/hiphophofmuseumcomplex (NOTE: must be logged into Facebook to view Hip Hop Hall of Fame Museum Complex group site), www.myspace.com/hiphophof, or twitter.com/hiphophof. For more information on Ticket Sales, Artists Participation, Sponsorship & Advertising Opportunities, or Media Inquiries, contact Hip Hop TV Networks and the Hip Hop Hall of Fame Awards representatives, Adrienne Smith or Darren Ashley at 917-418-7971 or leave a message at 212-330-8738. By email is hiphophof@gmail.com! Upcoming Dates of Activities April 2010 HHHOF Inductees Announced Friday April 2, 2010 in NYC Launch of Official Social Networking Site, HipHopHoF.TV Kick-Off “Fan Membership Campaign” on HipHopHoF.TV VIP Tickets go on Sale April 6, 2010 at HipHopHoF.TV and Ticketmaster May 2010 HHHOF Inductee “Meet and Greet” Friday May 14, 2010 in NYC “Fan Membership” and “TV-Print-Radio” Promotional Campaign June 2010 HHHOF Week of Activities HHHOF Museum & Entertainment Complex unveiled in NYC HHHOF Awards Television Show ABOUT THE OFFICIAL HIP HOP HALL OF FAME AND PRODUCER J.T. THOMPSON Originally created in 1992, the awards show was the first independently produced Hip Hop Awards Show on the BET Network Syndication arm in 1995, and was Label mates with the Source Awards. The Creator, J.T. “J-Train” Thompson, is a Brooklyn Born, Queens, and Harlem raised Hip Hop Connoisseur, whose Uncle Played with Harlem Legends Billie Holliday, Louis Armstrong, and Benny Goodman and others, who could not eat, live, or dwell in the places where they played music! J.T. was transplanted to Los Angeles in his early years where he entered the business as a concert promoter and television producer as a guest of former MCA/Universal artists Pebbles, and the R&B Group the Deele, that featured multi-Grammy Award winning artists/producers BabyFace, and current Island-Def Jam Head L.A. Ried. While a free agent professional athlete and businessman, Legends Eazy E, Ice Cube, Yo Yo and Publicist Lynn Jeter, gave J.T. his big break in promotions and productions, as he went on to emerge as a major force in the “Hip Hop Fight the Power Leadership” era of the early 90′s, even joining with Sister Souljah. As one of the main Co-Founders of the historical L.A. Gang Truce Alliance, during the 1992 Riots, J.T., took the lead in empowering community, private, and public economic development partnerships, and helped push for the National Empowerment Zones from Los Angeles, to the new Harlem USA projects. His story was highlighted in the Movie Redemption Starring Oscar winner Jamie Foxx, as J.T. utilized Gang Members on Projects including Restoring the Sear’s Hollywood. Despite the HHHOF and J.T. producing numerous albums, movies, concerts, step shows, special events from the Bay Area to Los Angeles, and NYC, Hip Hop took a negative turn during the media hyped east-west turmoil and the Hip Hop Hall of Fame suffered in the downturn, only to rise again today with a vengeance to finally complete the NYC HHHOF Museum and Entertainment Complex “Coming in 2010.” (source: Hip Hop TV Network)

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• twitter.com/DocIsh
• www.myspace.com/docish
• www.facebook.com/docish

“The First Treatment” will be released on May 11, 2010. Star-Studded LP Features Appearances From Jay Electronica, Joe Budden, Crooked I, Sean Price, Joell Ortiz, Talib Kweli, Bun B, Max B, Saigon, Nipsey Hussle, KRS-One, Kool G Rap, Buckshot, Bizarre and many more.

A bit of a transient, Doc Ish is from a little bit of everywhere. Born in Dallas, TX, then onto places such as Virginia, and Brooklyn NY and everywhere in between, it has been Hartford, CT that Doc has always returned to and calls home. Doc signed his first deal as a senior in high school and soon thereafter moved to NY where he was introduced to a slew of industry talents and had the opportunity to work with artists such Heavy D, Kurupt and Foxy Brown to name a few.

Since then, Doc has lost a lot of time, “years,” in regards to his music career. For years, he was jumping from doctor to doctor, hospital to hospital, trying to figure out why his health would take such dramatic shifts and leave him in an almost debilitating state. Lying in hospital beds, with nothing but time on his hands while his various health problems were both diagnosed and treated, Doc’s health eventually got better and when it did, so did his hunger for making music. When Doc re-entered the scene in 2008, he did so with a renewed vigor and his networking lead to meetings with various artists, one of which, D-12’s Bizarre, would eventually change his world as he then knew it upside down. After recording sessions with Bizarre, Doc received a call from him that a certain Detroit superstar heard one of his tracks and immediately gravitated to it. That track was what you know as “We Made You” the lead-single from Eminem’s Grammy award winning LP “Relapse,” which has since gone 2X Platinum and re-vaulted Eminem back into the national spotlight after a five-year hiatus.

Despite the overwhelming changes that have occurred since “We Made You” hit the masses, Doc Ish has remained humble and hungry throughout the process and is determined to capitalize on the opportunity and use it as a stepping-stone. The timing and subsequent spotlight that has been affixed to Doc’s back ever since was ideal for the forthcoming release of “Doc Ish Presents: The First Treatment” which will be released on May 11, 2010.

“The First Treatment” includes a collection of iconic and legendary emcees that would make a major label blush, let alone one of an independent nature. While “Cut My Throat” f/Saigon, INS Deck, Ransom and Quan has already made an immediate impact on the urban blogosphere, fans are already salivating over the LP’s assortment of talent and eagerly awaiting to hear tracks such as the dream-team pairings of Jay Electronica, Crooked I & Sean Price (“She Did It Again”) and Bun B, Joe Budden and Talib Kweli on “Is It A Dream.”

Doc Ish believes that music is cathartic and creating this project proves as much and “The First Treatment” is the next step in curing Hip-Hop’s ailments.

Track Listing and credits for “Doc Ish Presents: The First Treatment”

1. “Hi Kids” f/ Joell Ortiz
2. “No Goodbye’s” f/ Apollo Swyf & Burroughs
3. “Animal Grammar” f/ KRS-One & Burroughs
4. “She Did It Again” f/ Crooked I, Sean Price, Jay Electronica & Novel
5. “These Streets” f/ Max B, Red Cafe, Quan
6. “Cut My Throat ” f/ Ransom, Quan, Saigon & INS Deck
7. “Who You Are” f/ AZ & Charmange
8. “Is It A Dream” f/ Joe Budden, Talib Kweli & Bun B
9. “Open Your Eyez” f/ Termanalogy & Hectic
10. “Stalker” feat. Bizarre (of D-12)
11. “Make Movez” f/ Buckshot, Rock (Heltah Skeltah) & Colloso
12. “Untitled” feat. Nipsey Hussle & Mya
13. “War Outside” feat. King Gordy, Kool G Rap & Billy Danze (M.O.P.)
14. “Skys Are Grey” feat. Quan, Oddisee & Nature
15. “You Make Me Stronger” Kool G Rap & Ma Barker
16. “Mo Money” Uncle Murder
17. “FOH” ” f/ The Abnormals
18. “Freestyle” f/ Supernatural

***All Tracks Produced By Doc Ish

(source: MAC Media)

Myspace- www.myspace.com/pharoahemonch

Twitter- twitter.com/pharoahemonch

Pharoahe Monch is on the front lines once again and this time it’s bigger than just album talk. Monch is gearing up to release his new project W.A.R. (We Are Renegades) through a partnership with Duck Down Music, while establishing his company W.A.R. Media as a viable entertainment portal. W.A.R. is the follow-up album to Pharoahe’s “Desire” project from 2007. Fans can expect what they’ve come to love from Pharoahe on the new LP; complex rapping techniques that are both intricate and intelligent.

Monch states, “I’m incredibly excited about my upcoming release W.A.R. (We Are Renegades) and my new partnership between my company W.A.R. Media, LLC, and Duck Down Music. This album deals with conflicts and resolutions of the spirit, the soul, the government, and the industry among other things. Thus far it features Living Colour guitarist Vernon Reid, Jean Grae, Styles P, Phonte, Black Thought, with more to come. It also features production from M-Phazes, Marco Polo, Mike Low, Fatin, Lee Stone, Exile and others to be announced. I am working diligently to finish the work for a summer release and I am honored to join forces with the Duck Down family during their 15 year anniversary.”

For fans and writers in Austin, TX, catch Pharoahe Monch live in concert during Duck Down’s 15 Year Anniversary SXSW Showcase at The Scoot Inn, on Friday, March 19th. Doors are open at 8PM. The Scoot Inn is located on 1308 East 4th Street.

Pharoahe Monch will also join Slaughterhouse for a Canadian tour starting in early April.

Tour Dates

April 3 Saint John, NB Evolution Nightclub
April 4 St. John’s, NF Club One
April 5 Halifax, NS Paragone Theatre
April 7 Ottawa, ON Ritual Nightclub
Aprill 8 Toronto, ON Venue TBC
April 9 Cornwall, ON Rangatangs Nightclub
April 10 Montreal, QC Telus Theatre
April 12 Thunder Bay, ON Roxys Nightclub
April 13 Winnipeg, MB Pyramid Cabaret
April 14 Saskatoon, SK Odeon Events Centre
April 15 Calgary, AB The Whiskey Nightclub
April 16 Edmonton, AB Starlite Room
April 17 Lethbridge, AB Venue TBC
Aprl 18 Nelson, BC Spirit Bar
April 21 Victoria, BC Element
April 22 Vancouver, BC Venue TBC

(information courtesy of MAC Media)

• Band info- www.gamerebellion.com and www.tygereye.net/GameRebellion
• Myspace- www.myspace.com/gamerebellion
• Facebook fan page- Game Rebellion
• Twitter- Game_Rebellion

Since the January 18, 2010 release of their “Sounds Like a Riot” EP on iTunes, Game Rebellion has been preparing for their upcoming tour and performances at SXSW. The band’s fusion of rock, metal, hip hop and punk has garnered praise from fans and critics alike, and now their “Blind” video has a chance for national television exposure on MTVU!

Beginning Monday, February 15, “Blind” is featured on MTVU’s “The Freshmen,” where fans can vote to get their favorite video automatically added to the channel’s rotation the following week!

To cast your vote, simply go to freshmen.mtvu.com and select Game Rebellion’s “Blind” as your favorite! You can vote as many times as you like to make “Blind” a winner, from Monday, February 15 through 2:00pm Friday, February 19!

Game Rebellion is also preparing to set off on their national Sounds Like a Riot tour this Spring, and will kick things off in New York and at the SXSW Conference in Texas to start. Dates thus far are as follows:

February 19, 2010
New York, NY
92Y Tribeca (200 Hudson St)

March 5, 2010
Brooklyn, NY
Don Pedro (90 Manhattan Ave)

March 17-21, 2010
Austin, TX
SXSW – Showcase and Performance TBA

ABOUT GAME REBELLION

What can you say about an all-Black all-outta-Brooklyn band whose metal, punk and rudeboy skanking licks sound as credible and crunchy as their Hip Hop lyrics and headnodding bounce? Game Rebellion makes the difficult sound effortless and the miraculous seem second nature: A hard rockin band with a B-boy MC who can actually spit? No problem! A new EP created by a band that actually rocks and flows? No problem!

With a strong fan base behind the movement, Game Rebellion is firing up the next phase of their career with the HD video “Blind,” a series of shows across the country, and their EP Sounds Like a Riot that just hit iTunes on January 18, 2010.

Game Rebellion is a band of amazing musicians dedicated to defying the rules and creating their own way. The guitar solos of Yohimbe will leave you stunned at his free-flowing artistry and technical skill. The lyrical prowess and production of Netic provide an unobstructed view of the angst of young rebels everywhere. The musicianship and vocals of Emi display the conviction and the passion of a misunderstood generation. The thick and layered sound of Ahmed on the bass will remind everyone that Game Rebellion is not here to play nice. The amazing versatility and hard hitting percussion of Aaron provide the perfect tempo for the Game Rebellion mantra:

We Play By Our Own Rules: Welcome to the Rebellion!

Game Rebellion has been making big waves on the New York scene since 2006. The men found common ground after a gig they played together at Irving Plaza, and the musicians-for-hire soon became a band on fire! Since then, they’ve ventured across the country and overseas to further to slam heads, rock houses and muddy the lilywhite waters of Hip Hop and Rock from NYC and Cali to Puerto Rico and the UK.

The range of their individual influences in music is so vast – like Prince,The Cure, Jimi Hendrix, The Isley Brothers, Bad Brains, Johnny Cash, Megadeth and Guns & Roses to name a few – that it’s near impossible to put a label on the Game Rebellion vibe. Sumptuous… urgent… cacophonous… anthemic – the sheer monstrosity of sound pumping through the speakers is enough to keep your mind open. “Its shock therapy,” Ahmed asserts. “It will change your standards of pop music.”

Game Rebellion’s stage show is driven by frenetic synergy between the multi-talented quintet and their fans. “The feeling we get from performing live is the energy transfer from us to the audience and back,” explains Emi. “Each show raises the level of the transfer, because we have people who know the music and who rally behind what we bring to the stage. The resulting effect is better than any high.”

Netic delves a little further into their amazing connection with fans: ”Game Rebellion is the Alpha Team you send in when you want to get hostages or kidnapped children back. We move in quietly with the mosh pit squad, then boom! We throw C4, Semtex, Flash and Frag Grenades! Big explosions while we walk in slow motion… and when the smoke clears we always save the villagers. We leave as quietly as we came. We don’t have fans, we have recruits!”

The bandmates are all buzzing with excitement about Sounds Like a Riot. “I’ve been very anxious about the release of this new record,” Ahmed professes. “This is our first project with all original songs.”

“I pulled in my friend Circuit to assist on some of the synth and programming work,” Netic explains. “I love the production process of making records more than anything else, so I take it very serious. The people I work with on the Game Rebellion projects become very close friends due to the intensity and personal passion that goes into our music. ‘2012’ is by far my personal favorite on Sounds Like a Riot – it’s the song that speaks the most to the absurdity of our reality: There’s a whole in the sky / The city’s on fire / You ain’t fly ni**a / We’re all gonna die.”

The Game Rebellion movement is far more intense than what meets the eye, as passion, ingenuity, electricity and spirituality collide, merging genres and subculture-induced soundscapes for the next generation. Their commitment to the music is only superseded by their commitment to each other.

“Game Rebellion came together out of a need to create an environment where we can all be the best at our selected positions,” says Emi. “We all have similar values and musical tastes. The reason why this band works is because we all believe in each other. We hold each other down, and we are all accountable for making this movement work. In Game Rebellion, it is a band of brothers against all odds. We will do it together, or not at all.”

source: Tygereye Entertainment

Carbondale, IL — At just 17-years-old, Mr. CG is already a veteran in the music industry. In 2008, Mr. CG teamed with Minneapolis-based label Hudson Records to release “Boogie Board 9000,” followed by a remix featuring California’s New Boyz. Fan-made viral videos for the dance track inundated the net in 2009, and just after completing his own viral video, HiTz Committee Entertainment and Jive Records snapped up the teen to release his solo debut album.

Mr. CG began writing songs, producing, singing and rapping when he was 10-years-old. Encouraged by his parents, the young prodigy found ways to capture the energy of his generation in song. By 2007, CG enjoyed success as a member of the Pop It Off Boyz, with their Hip Hop dance hit “Crank Dat Batman” on Universal Records. The video appeared on BET‘s “106 & Park,” and garnered generous radio play nationwide.

Eager to express himself to the fullest, Mr. CG set out on his own in 2008, and signed on with NBA pro Troy Hudson‘s imprint. They recorded the dance-inspired hit “Boogie Board 9000,” complete with an instructional video from CG. A remix with Warner Bros. duo New Boyz followed, and it was just a matter of time before fans and major labels started taking note.

“Honestly I just want to earn respect,” expresses Mr. CG. “Most of these new people aren’t earning respect. I listen to Miley Cyrus, The Jonas Brothers, Taylor Swift, and all of the pop artists. I would love to work with them. We appeal to a crowd that older people can’t catch – they’re not gonna do it like we gonna do it.”

In November, 2009, Mr. CG solidified the deal for his solo debut with MeMpHiTz at HiTz Committee and Jive Records. They will be filming the official “Boogie Board 9000” video in January 2010 with celebrity dance cameos, and the album is slated for release in Summer 2010.

“Simply put, Mr. CG is the future of Hip Hop,” says MeMpHiTz. “It’s easy to try and write him off until you actually hear his body of work. After my first listen, my reaction was reminiscent to the first time I listened to T-Pain. I was mesmerized, and my doubts were silenced by his artistic talent and breadth of material. I think Mr. CG can comfortably take his own lane and crush the game if all forces necessary are behind him. I sincerely thank Troy Hudson/Hudson Group Entertainment for deciding to bring Mr. CG into business with HiTz Committee Entertainment/Jive Records – I definitely have big plans for Mr. CG.”

For more information on Mr. CG…

• Tygereye Entertainment- www.Tygereye.net/MrCG
• Myspace- www.myspace.com/CGondec
• YouTube- www.youtube.com/CGWhatitdew
• Twitter- MRCGWHATITDEW

For interviews and press information, contact dove@tygereye.net.

ABOUT MR. CG

Dance crazes, skinny jeans, delicious twists on American slang and colorful accessories are all a part of the new-age influence on today’s popular music. Call it a renaissance if you will, as young people fuse splashes of Hip Hop, rock, punk and pop culture regenerated from the ‘80s and early ‘90s to create their own exciting new scene.

At just 17-years-old, songwriter/producer Mr. CG is creating another part of what will one day be a historic era. His current single “Boogie Board 9000” has fans across the country going wild with their versions of the dance video. Once a member of the Pop It Off Boyz, known for their hit single “Crank Dat Batman,” Mr. CG is no stranger to the spotlight.

As he prepares his solo debut album in conjunction with Hudson Records and Jive Records, the young performer is ready to unleash his futuristic cross-genre style on the world.

By the time he was 10-years-old, the Carbondale, Illinois native was set up with a studio from his encouraging parents. Mr. CG’s cousin helped him get a start on operating the equipment, and his fate was sealed. He began writing songs influenced by a variety of artists, and began to build a sound that he now describes as “a walking MP3 player.”

“I have everything to give to everyone, I can do anything when it comes to music,” CG says confidently. “To describe it in a word, I’m spazzing. My music is just like spazzed out. I travel everywhere and pick up a lot of different styles, then I make up my own style. I would say The Dream, Drake and Michael Jackson have influenced me the most.”

While “Boogie Board 9000” is a certified club hit, Mr. CG will bring a blend of styles to his full-length album. He has a very specific vision, even if he can’t fully convey it just yet. “I’m producing my own stuff for this project, but taking in from other producers as well,” he explains. “When I get in the studio and get ready to make tracks, it’s already there… I can hear it and visualize it before I even get to the studio. So it’s like when I touch the keyboard I already know what’s gonna come out.”

“When I created ‘Boogie Board 9000’, I went down to Atlanta because I wanted to feel the vibe down there,” he continues. “My friends Motion Sickness had a dance called Boogie Board 9000, and I was like ‘I should make a song out of that.’ When I listened to the Atlanta type of rap vibe, and how you could still sing too, I went in the studio and got a beat, put it together and it was real good.

“The follow-up single is called “G Shock” featuring Rich Kids out of Atlanta. They’re signed to T.I.’s Grand Hustle label. It’s a real nice song – it’s pretty different. We’re trying to see if we could set up a deal to promote the G-Shock watches along with the song. I think that would be very great.”

Mr. CG prefers the life of a solo artist over being in a group, and he’s ready to accept responsibility for his work, and for his generation. “Everything changes every day, and Hip-Hop is changing. Everything that’s coming out now represents what us teens do. You’ll see a lot of people coming in real young that can’t rap, produce, sing and do other types of music and make it sound good. I just make everything sound good.”

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Winners include: Artist of the Year — Taylor Swift and T-Mobile ‘Breakthrough Artist Award’ — Gloriana

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 23 /PRNewswire/ — Winners of the 37th annual American Music Awards (AMA’s) were announced this evening to a sold out crowd, from the Nokia Theatre/LA Live. The show aired live on ABC at 8:00pm ET/ 7:00pm CT. Prior to the awards ceremony, there was a two-hour online red carpet show that streamed live on ABC.com, Facebook.com/celebs, Ustream.tv, and mycokerewards.com along with numerous other sites. The AMA Red Carpet Pre-Show set a new Ustream record for the largest red carpet webcast and farthest-reaching event on the leading internet broadcasting platform. The webcast achieved more than 3 million total views (Total viewers: 3.3 million / Total uniques: 2.1 million) during the 2 hour live event. For highlights and more information, visit ustream.tv/ASNLive.

Produced by Dick Clark Productions, The 2009 AMA’s were produced by Larry Klein and executive produced by Orly Adelson, president of Dick Clark Productions.

Highlights of the event included: Stellar live performances from Lady Gaga, Rihanna, Jennifer Lopez and an 8 minute opening medley by Janet Jackson featuring “Control,” “What Have You Done for Me Lately,” “Make Me,” “Together Again” and more. The night also marked Whitney Houston‘s return to stage singing “I Didn’t Know My Own Strength,” Eminem and 50 Cent performing “Crack a Bottle” and the finale with Adam Lambert‘s first live television show since “American Idol.”

Winners of the 37th Annual American Music Awards included Taylor Swift taking home 5 awards including Artist of the Year, Michael Jackson honored with 4 awards including Favorite Male Artist (Pop/Rock), Jay-Z sweeping the Rap/Hip Hop category with 2 awards, Green Day winning Favorite Artist (Alternative Rock Music) and more. A complete list of winners is attached.

Music fans were able to vote for the T-Mobile “Breakthrough Artist” Award and selected Gloriana as this year’s “Breakthrough Artist.”

Winners were determined by online voting at amavote.com, the official voting location for the award show. Additional information about the show and performers can be found on ama.abc.com. Artists were honored in the categories of Pop/Rock, Country, Rap/Hip-Hop, Soul/R&B, Alternative, Adult Contemporary, Latin and Contemporary Inspirational.

About the Voting

Initial nominees were selected by using ballots containing names compiled from data supplied by the music industry trade publication, Radio & Records and Nielsen Soundscan, which tracks retail music sales. The ballots were then sent to a national sampling of more than 15,000 people based among other things on what type of music they listen to, what they buy and how many albums they purchase per year. The top three vote getters in each category were determined to be the nominees for this year’s American Music Awards (except in the Artist of the Year and T-Mobile Breakthrough categories which each have five Nominees). Winners were determined by online voting at ama.abc.com as well as at amavote.com (votes will be collected from October 14 to November 7)

About Dick Clark Productions, Inc.

Founded in 1957, Dick Clark Productions, Inc. (“DCP”) is a leading independent producer of television programming. dcp produces perennial hits such as Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest, the American Music Awards, the Golden Globe Awards and the Academy of Country Music Awards. dcp also produces popular weekly television programming, including So You Think You Can Dance, and owns and maintains one of the world’s most unique and extensive entertainment libraries, which includes more than 30 years of American Bandstand footage. For additional information about DCP, please visit www.dickclarkproductions.com.

About the American Music Awards

In 1973 Dick Clark created the American Music Awards to pay tribute to popular musicians from various genres of music and to put audiences in touch with the latest phenomena in American music. Since its founding, the AMAs have honored and showcased the talents of some of the biggest names in the music industry. For press credential requests, please go to www.dickclarkproductions.com.

Adam Lambert, wtf?? ...(image source: idolator.com)

WINNERS FOR THE 2009 AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS

POP or ROCK MUSIC
Favorite Male Artist
Michael Jackson

Favorite Female Artist
Taylor Swift

Favorite Band, Duo or Group
Black Eyed Peas

Favorite Album
Michael Jackson / Number Ones

COUNTRY MUSIC
Favorite Male Artist
Keith Urban

Favorite Female Artist
Taylor Swift

Favorite Band, Duo or Group
Rascal Flatts

Favorite Album
Taylor Swift / Fearless

RAP/HIP-HOP MUSIC
Favorite Male Artist
Jay-Z

Favorite Album
Jay-Z / Blueprint 3

SOUL/RHYTHM & BLUES MUSIC
Favorite Male Artist
Michael Jackson

Favorite Female Artist
Beyonce

Favorite Band, Duo or Group
Black Eyed Peas

Favorite Album
Michael Jackson/Number Ones

SOUNDTRACKS
Favorite Album
Twilight Soundtrack

ALTERNATIVE ROCK MUSIC
Favorite Artist
Green Day

ADULT CONTEMPORARY MUSIC
Favorite Artist
Taylor Swift

LATIN MUSIC
Favorite Artist
Aventura

CONTEMPORARY INSPIRATIONAL
Favorite Artist
Mary Mary

ARTIST OF THE YEAR
TAYLOR SWIFT - Country

T-MOBILE BREAKTHROUGH ARTIST
Country Breakthrough Artist - Gloriana

INTERNATIONAL ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Whitney Houston

Source: Dick Clark Productions

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