ASPiRE’S ACCLAIMED SERIES ABFF INDEPENDENT RETURNS FOR A NEW SEASON Season Five Premieres Thursday, August 4 at 9 p.m. ET ATLANTA – July 20, 2016 – Hosted by Grammy® Award-winning music producer, recording artist and actor David Banner, ABFF Independent is a weekly one-hour show that presents the best independent shorts and documentaries from emerging… Continue reading ASPiRE’s ‘ABFF Independent’ Season Five Premieres Aug. 4
Category: Industry News
Edna Sims Becomes First African American Publicist for The Caucus For Producers, Writers & Directors
Edna Sims’ ESP PR Becomes First African American Publicist For the Renowned THE CAUCUS FOR PRODUCERS, WRITERS & DIRECTORS An Alliance of Television and New Media Content Creators (Los Angeles, CA) – In the world of publicity, representatives as well as firms have been fleeting. Very few have had the staying power comparable to Ms.… Continue reading Edna Sims Becomes First African American Publicist for The Caucus For Producers, Writers & Directors
Hpnotiq Presents 2 Chainz’s ‘Not Invited’ Video
On Wednesday, July 20, Hip-Hop Artist 2 Chainz released an official music video created in partnership with liqueur brand Hpnotiq. The video, for his latest single “Not Invited,” debuted on the @Hpnotiq Instagram channel and follows 2 Chainz’s French bulldog Trappy as he navigates a hip-hop house party straight out of the early 2000s. “Hpnotiq… Continue reading Hpnotiq Presents 2 Chainz’s ‘Not Invited’ Video
Damond Blue “Dream Bigger: Volume One”
Singer Damond Blue releases his mixtape Dream Bigger Vol 1. Lead by his singles “Give It To You” and “Motivation,” Dream Bigger gives listeners a larger dose of the multi-talented artist with 10 tracks. Blue’s range and skill are demonstrated throughout the project. “We Da Ocean” produced by Ghost, is a breakout track that will definitely be a… Continue reading Damond Blue “Dream Bigger: Volume One”
En Vogue Set To Perform on ABC’s ‘Greatest Hits’ July 21st
En Vogue set to perform on ABC’s ‘hit’ summer series “Greatest Hits” Thursday, July 21st LOS ANGELES (July 18, 2016) – En Vogue is joining the elite group of legendary artists to perform on the hit ABC’s summer music series, “Greatest Hits“. The series, hosted by comedian, Arsenio Hall, features new and veteran acts performing… Continue reading En Vogue Set To Perform on ABC’s ‘Greatest Hits’ July 21st
Lance Gross, Tami Roman & More Confirmed For Duffy’s HOPE Celebrity Basketball Game
Delaware-based Non-Profit Duffy’s HOPE Announces their 14th Annual Celebrity Basketball Game Scheduled for Saturday, August 6th 2016 at the University Of Delaware Ashley Biden confirmed as a Hometown Hero; Award-winning actor Lance Gross, Television Personality Tami Roman, Actor & Recording Artist Rotimi, Award-Winning Teenage Sports Star Mo’ne Davis and more confirmed as celebrity players… Continue reading Lance Gross, Tami Roman & More Confirmed For Duffy’s HOPE Celebrity Basketball Game
‘Greenleaf – The Gospel Companion Soundtrack Volume 1’ August 26th Release Date
MALACO SETS RELEASE FOR GREENLEAF – THE GOSPEL COMPANION SOUNDTRACK Music from the OWN Hit Series produced by Lionsgate, Featuring Stars Deborah Joy Winans and Desiree Ross, Plus Mavis Staples, The McCrary Sisters, Melinda Doolittle, Reverend Shirley Caesar, and Dottie Peoples & The Peoples Choice Chorale Malaco Records, the legendary Jackson, Mississippi-based… Continue reading ‘Greenleaf – The Gospel Companion Soundtrack Volume 1’ August 26th Release Date
A3C and Mass Appeal Announce Performers for 1996 Stage
A3C PARTNERS WITH MASS APPEAL FOR THE 1996 STAGE AT THIS YEAR’S A3C FESTIVAL & CONFERENCE IN TRUE A3C FASHION – REPRESENTING ALL COASTS BONE THUGS N HARMONY X BUN B X TOO $HORT X REDMAN GRACE THE 1996 STAGE July 14, 2016 (Atlanta, GA) – The year 1996 marked an iconic era in… Continue reading A3C and Mass Appeal Announce Performers for 1996 Stage
Nick Cannon Partners with bBooth
Nick Cannon and bBooth Announce Global Partnership NICK CANNON NAMED GLOBAL BRAND AMBASSADOR OF HOLLYWOOD TECH COMPANY bBOOTH The tech savvy businessman announced partnership at red carpet event in Hollywood HOLLYWOOD, CA (July 16, 2016) – Nick Cannon announced his recent partnership as Global Brand Ambassador with emerging tech company bBooth, at an exclusive Press… Continue reading Nick Cannon Partners with bBooth
Cypress Hill Announces Pre-Sale of ’25th Anniversary Skull’ Reissue
Multi-Platinum Hip-Hop Group Cypress Hill, in Collaboration with Get On Down, Announces Pre-Sale of Limited-Edition, Ultra Deluxe “25th Anniversary Skull” Reissue Premium, custom-designed black resin Skull houses CD of the group’s legendary debut album, complete with 100-plus page Hardcover Book Pre-Sale Of 1,991 Limited Edition Reissue Sets Kicks Off AUGUST 13, the 25th Anniversary of the Original… Continue reading Cypress Hill Announces Pre-Sale of ’25th Anniversary Skull’ Reissue
The Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival Partners with TIDAL
TIDAL PARTNERS WITH THE 12TH ANNUAL BROOKLYN HIP-HOP FESTIVAL The Global Music and Entertainment Platform Will Livestream the Finale Concert Featuring Performances From Nas, Fabolous, Talib Kweli and More! For the second year in a row the Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival has proudly joined forces with global music and entertainment platform, TIDAL, which will be live-streaming the… Continue reading The Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival Partners with TIDAL
Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival Second Stage Artists Announcement
Second Stage Is Ready To Keep You Rockin’! More announcements means more dope programming for the Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival! Get excited as we announce the next wave of talented artists who will be performing on our Second Stage for the Finale Concert on Saturday, July 16th. Bringing some neo-soul flavor to the Festival will be… Continue reading Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival Second Stage Artists Announcement
Young Dolph to Headline 17-Date Royalty Tour In August
“King of Memphis” Young Dolph to Headline 17-Date Royalty Tour In August The Rising Southern Rapper’s National Tour Begins August 9th in Dallas Critical Praise: “Young Dolph has cultivated that formula that makes the bando jump” – XXL “What makes Dolph exemplary is his affinity for memorable hooks and catchy call-and-response punch lines” – Complex… Continue reading Young Dolph to Headline 17-Date Royalty Tour In August
Radio One Set to Cover Republican and Democratic National Conventions
Radio One, Inc., the largest Black-owned and targeted multi-media company reaching over 82% of Black America will provide its digital, radio and television audiences with timely coverage of both the upcoming Republican and Democratic National Conventions in Cleveland, Ohio and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania respectively. TV One’s News One Now, the only daily television news program dedicated… Continue reading Radio One Set to Cover Republican and Democratic National Conventions
Kierra Sheard Launches First Headlining Tour
KIERRA SHEARD PREPS FOR FIRST HEADLINING SOLO TOUR WITH ALL FEMALE BAND & LAUNCHES NEW MOBILE APP (DETROIT, MI) – JULY 6, 2016 – Grammy nominated recording artist, actress, entrepreneur, fashion designer, Kierra Sheard, is preparing to hit the road on a self-titled solo tour; with an all girl band. After releasing her latest… Continue reading Kierra Sheard Launches First Headlining Tour
