Back Up in Da Chevy In Stores AUGUST 7th!!

Back Up in Da Chevy In Stores AUGUST 7th!!

Jordan McCoy's "Just Watch Me"

Alot of people have been asking for it, so here it is: Bad Boy Records artist Jordan's MCoy's debut single "Just Watch Me"!!!!

Look out for Jordan's Bad Boy Records debut album "Just Watch Me" in stores August 21!!!!!!!

"Just Watch Me"
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Official Sites
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biography
Sometimes the most unlikely of unions can produce a cosmic experience by bridging generational and cultural gaps. That’s exactly what happened when a Midwestern, rock ‘n’ roll, teen princess and an East Coast music mogul/hip-hop aficionado formed a musical alliance. Now, Jordan McCoy, the latest artist to blossom from the Bad Boy family tree, introduces her brand of pop-rock with an introspective inaugural, Just Watch Me. A small town girl with big city dreams, McCoy grew up performing at local hee-haw shows, sale conventions and sweet corn and watermelon festivals in Mount Vernon , Ill. Before long, she had become a hometown celebrity.

McCoy performed wherever she had an audience, no matter how small. “I remember when I was really young, I’d sit in my living room and sing my own songs for family and friends and I always made them clap,” she recalls. “Believe it or not, I was the one dragging my mom to auditions, not the other way around.” In the summer of 2003, McCoy’s perseverance earned her a subsequent spot as a finalist in the first and only season of American Juniors, the American Idol spin-off that showcased talented teens. Although McCoy didn’t become the AJ victor, her talent and shine were too bright to be dulled. Eventually AJ’s loss would prove to be Bad Boy’s gain. Clockwork Entertainment’s CEO/President, Debbie Hammond reached out to the budding starlet. “Despite my loss I am grateful for the exposure that American Juniors gave me,” McCoy says. A longtime associate of Diddy’s, Hammond convinced him to hear Jordan live and Diddy immediately signed and adopted her into the Bad Boy family.

McCoy, who plays the guitar and drums, enlisted the help of a production dream team that reads like the Rock ‘n’ roll Hall of fame: Diane Warren, Matthew Gerrard, Steve Diamond, Bobby Huff, Liv and Mim Nervo, Mike Shimshack, Kyle Kelso and Wade Robson. The outcome of this collaboration is Just Watch Me, a rock ‘n’ roll anthology that delivers universal truths about everything from confidence and friendship to heart break and love. The album kicks off with the defiant title track which taunts detractors over a symphony of electric guitars with lyrical will power as she belts: “Not afraid of working hard/and there’ll never be a guarantee/but I believe I can be anything I want to be/No matter what you say/just watch me/I’ll do it/no matter what you say/I’ll do it/I’m flying no one is gonna clip my wings/just watch me/just watch me/can’t stop me!” Then there’s the equally spirited inspirational “Life’s Open Door,” which encourages one to be a risk-taker and explore limitless opportunities by pursuing his or her dreams while the mid-tempo, empowering anthem “Unnoticed” serves as a declaration to keep it moving after a heart break, because what your ex didn’t see the next person will.

“Rock ‘n’ Roll Girl,” McCoy’s tribute to her mentor and big brother Diddy, addresses the unlikely partnership of two people from two different backgrounds coming together in perfect harmony. “I think Diddy and others wondered if a hip hop boy and a rock ‘n’ roll girl could actually work,” she says. “But we made it happen.” The album continues to fire up girl power with the track “I Don’t Need Boys,” which discourages relationships for the sole purpose of monetary gain and promotes chivalry and female independence. And McCoy flips the script with the candid breakup anthem “Next Ex-Boyfriend,” but expresses vulnerability with “On Saturday Night, (11:27),” that evaluates the hindsight of infidelity. A funky, rocked-out upgrade to Belinda Carlyle’s 1990 chart topper “I Get Weak” adds a bit of nostalgia while the sentimental ballad “Promise Me,” begs for a love that stands the test of time and distance. The encouraging “Always Friends” is a tribute to the maturation of friendships.

Now, with all the elements in place and all the stars aligned, all eyes are on McCoy. “Growing up in a small town you think that there’s no way out to follow your dreams and that you’ll never make it,” she says. “They were more people who doubted me than supported me, but I’m glad I didn’t let anything stop me from pursuing my dreams and now I know that this is where I belong.” Long live rock and roll girls!

A Prayer 4 Hip Hop Concert Series Takes a Stand

A Prayer 4 Hip Hop Concert Series Takes a Stand


New York, NY – “A Prayer 4 Hip Hop”, a Gospel Rap concert in the making for two years, is poised to address the issues facing the Hip Hop generation today. “A Prayer 4 Hip Hop” is being produced by Life Media along with its national media partners VIBE Magazine and GospelCity.Com. In addition the concert series has teamed up with the National Minority Quality Forum and its Test For Life campaign created to educate minorities on the importance of being tested for HIV.

The concert tour will begin at 4 p.m. on Sunday, June 17th at the Copacabana 560 W 34th St. , Manhattan and will include performances from Corey Red, Precise, J.A.Z., Shabach, Zion , Gospel R&B artist Deitrick Haddon and a host of others. The tour will continue throughout the summer in Philadelphia , Atlanta , Houston , Tampa , Baltimore and Detroit . Tickets are $20 and can be purchased online at www.prayerforhiphop.com or by calling the Copacabana at (212) 239-2672. Also see myspace.com/aprayer4hiphop.


In the wake of former WFAN radio and MSNBC talk-show host Don Imus’ derogatory and racially charged comments, many have wondered why Hip Hop artists, radio stations and record labels have not been scrutinized and castigated as Imus has been. Although many may agree with the decision to terminate Imus’ talk-show, there is a growing outrage against the Hip Hop industry for promoting lyrics that are heavily laced with disrespectful, misogynistic and degrading comments about women.


For years there has been a call to action for more music with a positive message; an alternative. “A Prayer 4 Hip Hop” is that alternative.


“At VIBE we are seeking ways to positively impact the communities we serve. This event will have a positive impact on our young people through the message being conveyed by the artists and through the initiative to educate our community about the importance of HIV testing” says Leonard E. Burnett, Jr., Vice President and Group Publisher of VIBE.



Joining the tour is Test For Life, providing free HIV/AIDS testing on site for audience members. “HIV is spreading in our community at an unprecedented rate. We need to educate people about the importance of getting tested and prevent the spread of this disease. I applaud these young artists for being a part of this very important initiative,” says Gary Puckerin, Chairman of the National Minority Quality Forum.



Although Hip Hop music is pervasive across the airwaves, Gospel Rap receives little to no radio airplay. Despite the lack of mainstream attention, this powerful and life transforming art form has a large and loyal underground following.



“It is important for us to show the world that the Hip Hop culture is vast and that there are many artists that love Hip Hop and are dedicated to positively impacting the lives of their audience,” says Gospel Rapper J.A.Z. He grew up in Harlem , among the same streets of many of today’s well-known rappers. Fortunately, J.A.Z. was able to find a way out of the turmoil through his relationship with God. J.A.Z., like most mainstream rappers, writes about his real life experiences, only in J.A.Z.’s case the ending is different. The choices he makes in his life greatly influence his audience who are struggling with the same crossroads that he faces. “It comes down to what you decide is cool and what you think is corny. I think that guns, sex and drugs are corny and that being a righteous person is cool.”



To attend and/or cover this event or to interview the artists, producers, and partners, please contact Rhonda Ridley at 718-432-6412 or Rhonda@affinity-pr.com. For more information about “Prayer 4 Hip-Hop” or to purchase tickets please visit: www.prayerforhiphop.com or myspace.com/aprayer4hiphop.





CONCERT PRODUCERS AND PARTNERS
LIFE MEDIA

Life Media is a Christian content company that produces music, television programming and films. The Company was founded at New York Covenant Church . Life Media offers positive Christian messages to this country’s youth market as an alternative to mainstream entertainment choices.



VIBE MEDIA GROUP

VIBE Media Group is a leading music/lifestyle media company that publishes the award winning VIBE Magazine, the preeminent brand in urban and music culture, which was founded by Quincy Jones in 1993. Additional VIBE Media Group properties include VIBE Vixen Magazine, which was launched in 2005 and reaches over 4.5 million women; VIBE.com, a web site that draws 1.6 million unique visitors a month, Comcast VIBE Video-on-demand channel; the VIBE Awards, and the wireless content service Vibe.



NATIONAL MINORITY HEALTH MONTH FOUNDATION

The National Minority Health Month Foundation was founded in 1998 to strengthen national and local efforts to eliminate the disproportionate number of premature death and preventable illness in racial and ethnic minorities through the use of evidence based, data driven initiatives.

TEST FOR LIFE sponsors town hall events designed to be strategic educational forums for state health officials state HIV/AIDS directors elected representatives, AIDS organizations, community activities and faith based groups. Each Town Hall will provide these groups the opportunity to meet together for an in-depth discussion on the need to increase the prevention of HIV/AIDS through routine testing.



GOSPELCITY.COM

Recognized as the leading Web destination for Urban/Gospel Christian music fans, GospelCity.com is the premiere online home for Gospel music. Featuring the latest gospel news, reviews, features, insights and contests, GospelCity.com connects you to the Gospel industry's latest trends and influential ministries. GospelCity.com has become a platinum provider for all to access Christian music and entertainment with more than 24.5 million hits per month.

SEAN DIDDY COMBS WINS PRESTIGOUS FIFI AWARD

SEAN COMBS WINS PRESTIGOUS FIFI AWARD FOR #1 SELLING FRAGRANCE

NEW YORK - JUNE 6TH, 2007
Nominated against Ralph Lauren & Calvin Klein, Diddy won the prestigious Fragrance Foundation (Fifi) Award for his #1 Selling Fragrance, Unforgivable. The Fifi awards are the Oscar's of the fragrance industry. Michael Jordan and Sean Combs are the only African American men in history to win this award. Also, this week NPD released the annual reporting of fragrance sales revealing that Unforgivable is #1 for the year. Unforgivable beat all other fragrances both men's and women's'; a rare feat for a men's fragrance. After Unforgivable launched as #1 in the U.S. and the U.K, the fragrance has maintained record breaking sales' numbers throughout the year. Unforgivable Woman will launch this September in conjunction with the Sean John Women's clothing line.


About Bad Boy Worldwide Entertainment Group (BBWEG)

Sean "Diddy" Combs was recently declared "One of the Most Influential Businessmen in the World" by Time Magazine and CNN. As Chairman of Bad Boy Worldwide Entertainment Group (BBWEG), he oversees one of the world's preeminent urban entertainment companies, encompassing a broad range of businesses including recording, music publishing, artist management, television and film production, recording facility, apparel and restaurants. With a collection of businesses whose annual sales exceed $500 million annually and an employee base of over 300, Diddy played a major role in the popular appeal of urban entertainment. Formed in 1994, the flagship company of BBWEG is Bad Boy Records. Other artists include Cassie, Danity Kane, B5, Yung Joc, Boyz N Da Hood, Mase, Carl Thomas, 8Ball MJG, Mario Winans and Cheri Denis. Bad Boy recently moved to 1710 Broadway, New York, which will become the corporate headquarters housing all of Diddy's business entities.

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T.I. And Ciara Heat Up The Summer’s Biggest Party—SCREAMFEST ‘07

TOUR ANNOUNCEMENT

RAP & R&B ROYALTY ROLL OUT
FOR THIS YEAR’S SCREAM TOUR
T.I. And Ciara Heat Up The Summer’s Biggest Party—SCREAMFEST ‘07

Atlanta, GA--If you want to know what’s hott to Young America, then look no further than the SCREAM TOUR...the newest cell phones, the latest ringtones, the hottest cars and the biggest stars. In every arena--sports, politics, TV, movies, technology, business- you have that one person, place or thing that dominates its class, that stands heads above the rest and sets the standard and the course for everything else to follow. When it comes to the summer concert series, that one thing is the SCREAM TOUR.

Over the past 7 years, the SCREAM TOUR has become synonymous with showcasing the best that the R&B and Rap world has to offer to thousands of screaming youth. Year after year, the SCREAM TOUR series continues to bring bigger stars, bigger productions and bigger crowds together in cities across the country. This summer's show will be no different. This year's SCREAM TOUR, aptly titled SCREAMFEST '07, has confirmed an all-star lineup of talent, including one of the most successful R&B stars of this era; the sexy and electrifying-Ciara. Also starring on the SCREAM stage this summer will be one of the hottest rappers of our time, two time Grammy award winning-T.I. After dominating record sales in 2006, T.I. will be gearing up for the release of his highly anticipated fifth studio album entitled "T.I. vs T.I.P." which will be released on July 3rd. As for Ciara, after receiving numerous awards including a Grammy, AMA, Billboard and others, her certified platinum second album, "Ciara: The Evolution" was released on December 5, 2006, and debuted at number one selling more than 338,000 copies in its first week. Supporting acts for the tour are forthcoming and will be announced in the coming weeks. Producers also confirm that there will be other special guest performers in cities along the way.

Whether it’s bonafide young stars in the R&B and rap world, or establishing those on the brink of stardom and even those hoping to break into the industry, the SCREAM TOUR sets the stage for them all. From Ne-Yo to Bow Wow, B2K, Chris Brown, Nick Cannon, Pretty Ricky and Omarion, they all have hit the SCREAM TOUR stage and are apart of the notable line-up of SCREAM TOUR alumni.

This year’s SCREAM TOUR is being produced and marketed by Michael Mauldin and Mauldin Brand Agency for SCREAM Star Entertainment and promoted by Jeff Sharp for AEG Live and Atlanta Worldwide Touring. SCREAM Star Entertainment is a multi-dimensional, youth focused artist development platform, which for the past seven years has focused its attention on reaching the youth through its ‘LIVE’ concert model—the SCREAM TOUR.

“We are, without a doubt, catering to the youth and giving them something to SCREAM about; making their summer unforgettable via a ‘LIVE’ show,” said Mauldin. “The SCREAM TOUR has become synonymous with bringing the youth’s favorite artists and the best live stage show to their city.”

SCREAMFEST ‘07 is slated to kick off in late July and is scheduled to hit 24 cities on the tour. Complete routing for the tour will be confirmed in the coming weeks, however the producers have confirmed that the tour will be going to all the favorite SCREAM TOUR hot spots, including Chicago, New York, Atlanta, Miami, Detroit, Baltimore and DC, just to name a few.

ABOUT SCREAM Star Entertainment—A ground-breaking joint venture between Mauldin and the Warner Music Group/Atlantic Records. SCREAM Star Entertainment is a multi-dimensional, artist development, entertainment brand driven by content and focused on the youth ages 13-25.

For more information on SCREAMFEST ’07 log onto www.screamstar.com.

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TWISTA IS BACK

"Give It Up"...Twista's hot new single featuring Pharrell...

Twista is back with the brand new album Adrenaline Rush 2007. Album in stores August 14th!

You can call him the fastest MC in hip-hop history, the man with the flawless flow or simply the Chi-Town legend. After years of building one of rap's most loyal street followings and accumulating immeasurable respect among his peers in the music industry, Twista finally was rewarded with mainstream recognition and over two million sales of his seventh album, the classic Kamikaze.

Now back with the follow-up to the 1997 original Adrenaline Rush, Twista is taking it back to that Chicago street sound. The album features Pharrell, Lil Wayne and more.

You can check out the latest on "Twista TV" www.youtube.com/twistatv

Check out the hot new single below....

"Give It Up" - Twista feat. Pharrell (Radio)
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"Give It Up" - Twista feat. Pharrell (Explicit)
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WEBSITE: http://www.twista.com/
MYSPACE: http://www.myspace.com/twista
YOUTUBE: http://www.youtube.com/twistatv

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