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Sunday, January 9, 2011

Rising R&b/Pop Sensation Kyle B. on UrbanMusicBuzz


R&b/pop artist Kyle B. has been getting quite some buzz with his new song, "That's Me." The talented sixteen year old who just released his first hot single wrote this song when he was fourteen and it's about a young man trying to win over a girl of his dreams. This track was produced by Craig McDonald who also helped blend some old school r&b with new school pop to give it it's current radio ready sound.

Recently, Kyle was interviewed on UrbanMusicBuzz getting some attention from R&b artist & DJ Chris Tian who liked the song as well. Tian will air Kyle B's interview on Sunday, January 16th at 9PM EST (Eastern Standard Time).

Special thanks to Michael Elder of MJG Records who help coordinate his artist's interview with UrbanMusicBuzz.

Please TUNE IN and let's support KYLE B. with, "That's Me."


UrbanMusicBuzz is also accepting interview submissions. For more information on how to get yourself heard on UrbanMusicBuzz please send a request to:

Interview Request Email - deejays@urbanmusicbuzz.com

Press Release Submission - press@urbanmusicbuzz.com

Contact UrbanMusicBuzz below:

press@urbanmusicbuzz.com / ask for Chris
Ph# 424 249 9166 or 603 512 0663

Wednesday, December 1, 2010

Matisyahu Live at Stubb's Vol. II


Matisyahu

Live at Stubb's Vol. II


CD/DVD Set For Release on February 1, 2011



MatisyahuMatisyahu: Live at Stubb's Vol. II

(MRI; Feb. 1, 2011)


Grammy-nominated artist Matisyahu, whose transcendent live shows are widely celebrated for moving masses around the globe, has once again captured the magic that he creates on stage with his new live album and DVD. Live at Stubb's Vol. II, set for release on February 1, 2011, is the second installment in his signature Live at Stubb's series.

Live at Stubb's Vol. II will be available for sale in stores and online in three formats: CD, DVD with documentary footage and a Deluxe Edition, available for pre-order today, December 1st, via www.matisyahuworld.com. Additionally, an exclusive trailer can be viewed now on the site offering a sneak peak at the incredible documentary and live footage from the DVD.

The Deluxe Edition will include the CD/DVD and a 40-page booklet filled with exclusive photos that chronicle the recording of Live at Stubb's Vol. II and other amazing performances from the past three years. The Deluxe Edition will also feature an exclusive letter fromMatisyahu that shares his reflections on his career and his return to Stubb's, as well as never-before-seen notes and song lyrics.


When Matisyahu's groundbreaking original live album, Live at Stubb's, was released in 2005, it launched him onto Top 40 radio with his now most-recognizable anthem "King Without A Crown."He had made an indelible mark on the musical consciousness of the U.S., but this proved to be only the beginning. Live at Stubb's reached #1 on the Billboard Reggae Album Chart and has sold nearly 700,000 copies to date. Matisyahu has gone on to sell a total of 2 million albums to date worldwide.


Now with three critically acclaimed studio albums to his name, Matisyahu decided to return to where it all began. On a hot August night in Austin, TX, this past summer, Matisyahu took the stage at the famed music venue Stubb's with his band, Brooklyn's The Dub Trio, for an unforgettable live music experience. Showcasing his impressive artistic evolution, Matisyahu unveiled brand new song "Open The Gates" and performed songs that span his lauded catalogue, including selections from 2004'sShake Off The Dust...Arise, 2005's Live at Stubb's, 2006's Youth and 2009's Light, which debuted inside the Billboard Top 20. Inviting the intimate crowd to join him in documenting the extraordinary energy in the room that evening, he and his audience created the musical time capsule that is nowLive at Stubb's Vol. II.


These songs are infused with a vibrancy that can only be created during a Matisyahu performance, beautifully displaying the one-of-a -kind voice and distinctive sound that has brought him to the forefront of today's music landscape.With a re-discovered love for roots reggae and improvisation at the core of his live show, Matisyahu brilliantly re-vamped the vocal and instrumental arrangements, elevating each song to new heights. From album opener "Kodesh"to tracks such as"Mist Rising," "Youth", "Darkness Into Light" and "One Day", Live at Stubb's Vol. II is araw and inspiring musical journey that is sure to become a treasured part of Matisyahu's acclaimed catalogue.

With prolific lyrics, anthemic choruses and his signature fusion of reggae, pop-rock, hip-hop, ska-inflected new wave and acoustic folk, Matisyahu has broken boundaries through his music and has unified millions of fans with his music and message of peace, hope and understanding. Since recording Live at Stubb's on February 19, 2005, Matisyahuhas gone on to become one of the most beloved and pioneering artists in music today with Stubb's holding a special meaning for him and his fans.

Matisyahu kicked off his fifth annual Festival of Light this week in Brooklyn. The series of shows, historically 8 shows in NYC and Brooklyn around Hanukkah, will expand to additional northeast U.S. cities this year for the first time due to increasing demand from his fans. Matisyahu will perform four nights in Brooklyn before heading to Albany, Boston, Baltimore, Philadelphia and Portland, ME.


Festival of Light Dates:

12/1/10 Clifton Park, NY @ Northern Lights * with The Dub Trio

12/4/10 Brooklyn, NY @ Music Hall of Williamsburg * DJ Rehka

12/5/10 Brooklyn, NY @ Music Hall of Williamsburg * with Moon Taxi

12/6/10 Boston, MA @ Paradise Rock Club * with Moon Taxi

12/7/10 Baltimore, MD @ Ram's Head Live * with Moon Taxi

12/8/10 Philadelphia, PA @ Theatre of The Living Arts * with Moon Taxi

12/9/10 Portland, ME @ State Theatre * with Moon Taxi


CD Tracklisting:

1. Kodesh

2. Time of Your Song

3. Mist Rising

4. Youth

5. Darkness Into Light

6. I Will Be Light

7. Two Child One Drop

8. Open The Gates

9. One Day

10. Motivate

DVD Tracklisting:

1. Tzama L'Chol Nafshi (Psalm 63:2-3)

2. Time of Your Song

3. Mist Rising

4. Jerusalem

5. Youth

6. Beat Box

7. Indestructible (Outro)

8. I Will Be Light

9. Two Child One Drop

10. Open the Gates

11. One Day

12. Motivate

13. King Without A Crown

Deluxe CD/DVD Tracklisting:

CD:

1. Kodesh

2. Time of Your Song

3. Mist Rising

4. Youth

5. Beat Box

6. I Will Be Light

7. Two Child One Drop

8. Open the Gates

9. One Day

10. Motivate

DVD:

1. Tzama L'Chol Nafshi (Psalm 63:2-3)

2. Time of Your Song

3. Mist Rising

4. Jerusalem

5. Youth

6. Beat Box

7. Indestructible (Outro)

8. I Will Be Light

9. Two Child One Drop

10. Open the Gates

11. One Day

12. Motivate

13. King Without A Crown




For more information, please contact:

Kelly Krueger

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Monday, July 26, 2010

FORMER DEF JAM EXECUTIVE J.E. JONES RELEASES DEBUT GOSPEL ALBUM FIRE TODAY, JULY 20



J.E. JONES: FIRE
Ultimate Entertainment Records; July 20, 2010


Atlanta, GA - Back in the `90s, J.E. Jones was one of Russell Simmons' key Vice Presidents at Def Jam Records where he was A&R Executive on projects featuring R&B superstars ranging from Mary J. Blige and Montell Jordan to rapper Heavy D. Now, J.E. has stepped from the wings to center stage by releasing his debut solo gospel album entitled Fire, a blend of Hip Hop and R&B flavored gospel beats through his very own label, Ultimate Entertainment Records.

Fire features 11 tracks inspired by J.E.'s personal struggles which touch on a message of hope for a lost generation. The project boasts songs such as "It's Your Life," "No More Fighting In Me" and the first radio single "The Turnaround." Not only is the project a reflection of J.E.'s life, but also an extension of his ministry. It's important that we reach everyone we can," he says. "I think you can touch so many more people outside of the pulpit through music. Music travels so far. It's our job to move beyond the podium and try to reach not just the saved but the unsaved."

J.E. Jones began his career as an intern at Uptown Records where he was mentored by Uptown founder Andre Harrell and Uptown colleague, Sean "Puffy" Combs. He swiftly moved from the basement to the boardroom as an A&R Vice President, and also made his mark in the broader entertainment world serving as Executive Producer on the Motion Picture soundtracks for The Nutty Professor and Rush Hour. Despite appearing to have it all -- cars, a beautiful house and a great career, J.E. felt a huge void. Desperate to fill that emptiness, J.E. accepted his aunt's invitation to attend church with her. He felt the Lord had been dealing with his heart for some time, and from that day forward he became a Christian. "When I got saved I became serious about ministry," says J.E. "I kept writing and producing and serving as a music industry consultant, but ministry became my focus." While gradually transitioning away from his work at Def Jam, J.E. became a minister, training for the role of elder in his church organization, and eventually accepting the call to pastor.

Following that direction, J.E. Jones founded Ultimate Entertainment, a record label that combines his love of music with his passion for the Gospel. It is the goal of the label to reach an unchurched generation with the revelation of a true relationship with the Lord. The debut release from Ultimate Entertainment was a top-selling project from Bishop Eddie Long & Friends, The Kingdom Vol. 1. In addition to marking the label's first success, the project gave J.E. the opportunity to use his skills as a songwriter/producer by working with some of the biggest names in gospel, including Juanita Bynum and her newest EP "Soul Cry (Oh, Oh, Oh)." J.E. Jones has also worked with Mary Mary, Tye Tribbett, Dorinda Clark Cole and Kierra "Kiki" Sheard. "I believe the people we are called to reach are being introduced to God differently than the last generation," J.E. says. "This generation doesn't know anything about church politics. They just want to get to know Jesus."

Fire is released today, July 20, 2010 on Ultimate Entertainment Records distributed by RED Music.

Watch the title track "Fire" music video | click here

Buy Fire on iTunes | click here
Buy Fire on Amazon | click here

J.E. Jones Tour Dates/Appearances:
July 24-30 | GAG and GMWA | Cincinnati , OH
Aug. 6-7 | Ensound Music Conference | Houston , TX
Aug. 14 | Emancipation Celebration (The Light) | Clarksville , TN
Oct. 14-15 | GAG | Chicago , IL

***Additional Tour Dates TBA***

For more information, please contact:

Kelly Krueger

kelly.krueger@stachemedia.com