Wednesday, November 10, 2010

Hart Ramsey: Charge It To My Heart

Hart Ramsey Releases Debut Contemporary Jazz Album, Charge It To My Heart via N-Coded Music



Hart RamseyHart Ramsey: Charge It To My Heart

(N-Coded Music; Oct. 26, 2010)

"From my early years of playing keyboards in R&B bands through my years of producing gospel artists, I've always loved the sound & feel of Contemporary Jazz. While contemplating my next musical direction I walked into the studio intending to create therapeutic melodies that would speak to the listener's heart. The result was a pleasant blend of songs that I call Charge It To My Heart. Listen closely because melodies don't lie!"



Sought after producer, keyboardist, engineer, and songwriter Hart Ramsey takes his talents to center stage with the release of his debut album Charge It to My Heart via N-Coded Music. The album is co-produced by bassist Sean Michael Ray (Maxwell, John Waite, Alex Bugnon, Dionne Farris) and features Eric Essix, Phil Davis,Kelley O'Neal, and Rick Watford.

Charge It to My Heart is a Contemporary Jazz offering that blends unconventional harmonies and beautiful melodies making for a memorable musical journey reminiscent of greats such as Kirk Whalum and Jonathan Butler. Hart Ramsey will release "Centerpiece" as the lead single which according to The Urban Music Scene, "features more aggressive and distinct production work" and shows "just how fresh and creative Ramsey is as a musician and producer."

Stream lead single "Centerpiece" | listen here


Aside from music, Hart Ramsey has a Doctorate in Pastoral Ministry from the Minnesota Graduate School of Theology and is now the Founder and Senior Pastor of Northview Christian Church (NCC). Pastor Ramsey teaches weekly services at NCC's two locations of NCC Dothan and NCC Safe Harbor (located in Montgomery, AL) which accommodates approximately 4,400 members in total. In addition to teaching, Hart Ramsey can be heard Monday-Saturday at 10:30 AM on 101.3 FM, and seen on a variety of local and international TV stations, including the CW, Monday-Friday at 11:30 AM.

Hart Ramsey

Charge It To My Heart


01. What About Love featuring Kelley O'Neal
02. Be Attitude
03. Archangel featuring Rick Watford
04. Be Who You Made Me to Be
05. I Found In You
06. Pray Before You Go featuring Eric Essix
07. Keep Showing Up
08. Longing (Instrumental)
09. Fitly Joined Together
10. Something New featuring Phil Davis
11. Centerpiece
12. You Are My Life
13. Longing (Introspective)

"This album by keyboardist Hart Ramsey is a mighty fine slice of smooth jazz pushing all the right buttons, great playing by all involved and well produced." ~ Smooth Vibes

"Essentially, my hat goes off to Hart Ramsey. This album is a superb album that transcends smooth jazz by incorporating various styles and ideas." ~ The Urban Music Scene







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Friday, November 5, 2010

The "Queen of Soul" Forced to Cancel Shows Until May 2011




Aretha Franklin who has gotten major headline news in the media within the recent years performing at the presidential inauguration 2009 and with former Sec. of State Condeleeza Rice, was forced to cancel her upcoming concerts for 6 months due to issues with her health.

Her publicist (Tracey Jordan) mentioned this morning that doctors gave A. Franklin orders to cancel her shows and other appearances that were set until May 2011.

Franklin sends her apologies to her fans for canceling the shows.

Written by UMB Team
http://www.urbanmusicbuzz.com

Sunday, October 24, 2010

PURPLE KLOUD News


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE


Purple Kloud, “The Future of Hip-Hop,” Will be the Featured Artist For the November Edition of The Millennium Floetry Jam in Ocala, Florida, on Saturday, November 27, 2010.

Orlando Hip-Hop artist Purple Kloud will feature at the Millennium Floetry Jam, a talent showcase, in Ocala, Florida, on Saturday, November 27 and will be performing songs from his hit album, "Tha Candle Cravingz EP."


ORLANDO—Fla. (October 18, 2010) Mic Check Productions, Inc.’s Purple Kloud has been chosen as the featured artist of The Millennium Floetry Jam, a monthly event that showcases the talents of local poets, spoken word artists and R&B singers in an upscale environment.

Purple Kloud is an up-and-coming singer/songwriter/lyricist/instrumentalist who has gained the respect of Orlando’s underground circuit with his lyrical complexity and unparalleled ability to sing, rap and play the guitar at the same time. With his unique style and fused genres of Hip-Hop, Bluegrass, Neo-Soul and Funk, Purple Kloud has created a genre he named “Pyro Fuzz.”

Earlier this year, Mic Check Productions, Inc. released Purple Kloud’s sophomore EP titled, Tha Candle Cravingz E.P., which includes his popular single, “Candle Cravingz” and other smash hits such as “History” and “Wow Me.” A bonus included on the EP is the HYPERLINK "http://vimeo.com/10533119" \o "Purple Kloud's Candle Cravingz Music Video""Candle Cravingz” music video. Purple Kloud will be performing songs from this EP as well as hits from his first EP, “Tha Parkour E.P.”

“Fantastic 4 Entertainment is eagerly anticipating Purple Kloud’s debut performance at the upcoming Millennium Floetry Jam. His intricate mix of Hip-Hop and Neo-Soul are bound to set his popularity ablaze in Marion County and all surrounding areas. From his melodic melodies to his cunning word play, he is undoubtedly Florida’s best kept secret and we’re excited to be showcasing his talent,” said Marcus Glover, Co-CEO of Fantastic 4 Entertainment.

The Millennium Floetry Jam is sponsored by Fantastic 4 Entertainment and is held at Club RUSH, 9355 SE Maricamp Rd., Ocala, Fla. 34472 from 10 p.m.—2 a.m.


About Mic Check Productions, Inc.

Mic Check Productions, Inc. is a full-service production company that specializes in ‘Marketing Multi-Media to the Masses’ and offers services such as artist development, radio/TV advertisements, multi-genre music production and composition, music publishing and more. Please visit HYPERLINK "http://www.reverbnation.com/label/miccheckproductionsinc" www.reverbnation.com/label/miccheckproductionsinc to learn more.

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Contact: Bianca Garrison-Quick

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Pigeon John's Dragon Slayer out TODAY on Quannum "The Bomb" featured in VW Jetta commercial

QUANNUM PROJECTS RELEASES PIGEON JOHN'S DRAGON SLAYERTODAY, AND THE SHOWMAN IS CURRENTLY OUT ON A NATIONAL TOUR!

Lead single "The Bomb" explodes in new national VW commercial

Los Angeles-based indie rapper/singer/songwriter/rocker and funny manPigeon John is back with Dragon Slayer, out TODAY, October 12 via Quannum Projects. Dragon Slayer follows up the critically acclaimedPigeon John...And The Summertime Pool Party and houses the signature Pigeon John humor and witty rhymes, but with more rock and pop sounds. With the aid of keyboard wonder General Elektriks' Hervé Salters, Pigeon John produced the whole record, including, for the first time, recording and chopping up his own instrumentation rather than just flipping samples and banging on an MPC.

AOL Music is streaming Pigeon John's Dragon Slayer in Full CD Listening Party | listen here

Before Dragon Slayer hit the streets, Volkswagen snatched up lead single, "The Bomb" for use in a national TV spot. The Volkwagen Jetta commercial features the classic "sitting dance" by Gene Kelly & Donald O'Connor set to Pigeon John's "The Bomb."

View/post the Volkswagen Jetta commercial from here

Stream the banging new single "The Bomb" here

Just in case you missed it, enjoy and post this free download for "Before We're Gone" | mp3 download link here

Known for his wildly energetic performances, Pigeon John, deemed "a showman in the tradition of Cab Calloway and August Darnell" by theLos Angeles Times, is out wowing crowds again with his live show well through next year. Brand new dates have been added to the Dragon Slayer national tour, celebrating the CD release tonight in Boulder, COat Club 156, and continuing on through the end of November.





Website |
http://www.pigeonjohn.com

YouTube/PigeonJohnTV | http://www.youtube.com/pigeonjohntv
Myspace | http://www.myspace.com/pigeonjohn

Twitter/@dothepigeon | http://twitter.com/dothepigeon

Facebook | http://www.facebook.com/dothepigeon




The Dragon Slayer Tour
Pigeon John

w/ DJ Abilities (from Eyedea and Abilities from Rhymesayers crew) performing his own set plus mashing it up on stage as Pigeon John's DJ, w/ Dark Time Sunshine (feat. Onry Ozzborn from GreySkul)

Oct 12 | Boulder, CO | University of Colorado - Club 156
Oct 14 | Madison, WI | High Noon Saloon
Oct 15 | Minneapolis, MN | 7th Street Entry
Oct 16 | Chicago, IL | Morseland
Oct 17 | St. Louis, MO | Lola
Oct 19 | Columbia, MO | Mojos
Oct 20 | Lawrence, KS | Jackpot Music Hall
Oct 22 | Colorado Springs, CO | The Black Sheep
Oct 23 | Durango, CO | The Abbey Theater
Oct 29 | Fairfax, CA | 19 Broadway w/ Busdriver
Oct 30 | Reno, NV | Tonic Lounge w/ Busdriver
Nov 11 | Tucson, AZ | DV8 Nightclub
Nov 12 | Phoenix, AZ | Chasers
Nov 13 | Albuquerque, NM | Moonlight Lounge
Nov 15 | Austin, TX | Emo's
Nov 16 | Houston, TX | House of Blues - Bronze Peacock
Nov 17 | New Orleans, LA | 12 Bar
Nov 18 | Atlanta, GA | Drunken Unicorn
Nov 19 | Knoxville, TN | Barley's Tap Room
Nov 20 | Nashville, TN | The End
Nov 21 | Durham, NC | Casbah
Nov 22 | Baltimore, MD | The Talking Head Club
Nov 26 | Cambridge, MA | Western Front


For more information, please contact:
Kelly Krueger

Sarah Landy

sarah.landy@stachemedia.com


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Birmingham's answer to Simon Cowell, record producer Jeremy Sylvester launches new UK urban pop act UBA.

PRESS RELEASE

Uba 'Body Pop'

Birmingham’s answer to Simon Cowell, record producer Jeremy Sylvester, is poised to launch his latest creation: UK urban pop act UBA. Jeremy is working in tandem with friend Jon Audio to create an act which capitalizes on the rising trend in indie-grime pop acts that are doing their own thing.
The band consists of 3 vocalists who have experience of being part of urban acts, from Drum & Bass to Metal, the influences varies widely and you can tell this from their music. DVSMC with his ‘female-friendly’ street slang, Rony Blue with her sensual tone which projects her innermost feelings through her singing and Hip Hopper Jon Audio, who brings it all together with a Hip Hop flavour
Their brand new video, Body Pop, has recently been launched on YouTube, following a demand from their fans to put out a video showing the group in action.
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Jeremy Sylvester is one half of leading remix outfit Club Asylum. who were responsible for one of the biggest selling dance remixes of award-winning artists such as Shola Ama, All Saints and K-Ci & JoJo. His tracks are supported by the likes of Will -I-Am, N-Dubz, Roger Sanchez, Ras Kwame, Mista Jams and Plan B.

Digital Release date: 25th October 2010

ITunes


For further information contact info@urbandubz.com or call 07811 042 184

Watch the video here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y4SEuNOoRjg

East Coast Hip Hop/Rap Group Coincidence Opens & Closes Afroman's Show.



Rap artist Afroman makes a surprise appearance in Dover, New Hampshire on Tuesday, August 31st with a HOT opening act called Coincidence.

Coincidence is an independent & New England based Hip Hop/Rap group making
noise with their name and spark in sound throughout the New England region. One can't miss out on their catchy music as they noticeably rocked the house at the Dover Bowl in Dover, New Hampshire. Their "vicious sounding" beats opened up and closed out Afroman's show as they bring up the rhythm while Afroman is signing autographs off stage.

After Coincidence formed a year and a half ago the group of three released their first album in May of 2010 called "Coincidence" and they also have been selling multiple CD's in a short amount of time. Coincidence is available online on CDbaby and the downloads are also available on Itunes.

CDbaby

ITUNES

Keep your eyes and ears open to Coincidence and ...just TUNE IN to them!

Press release by
Sunfish Entertainment

email: sunfishteampr@yahoo.com


Black Thought Sundays (SPECIAL LABOR DAY EDITION) Live Soul Music and Open Stage for Touring Artists (US)

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Black Thought Sundays (SPECIAL LABOR DAY EDITION)

**SPECIAL LABOR DAY EDITION OF BLACK THOUGHT SUNDAYS** NO SCHOOL ON MONDAY, NO WORK EITHER.. I WANT TO SEE YOU AT POPPY LOVE SMOKE THIS SUNDAY NIGHT!!! TELL A FRIEND BRING A FRIEND!!

Every 2nd and 4th Sunday of the Month is Black Thought Sunday, Live Soul music and open stage for touring artists!! THIS WEEKEND IS AN EXCEPTION TO THAT RULE!!!! JOIN USTHIS SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2010 -LABOR DAY WEEKEND- FOR A SPECIAL EDITION OF BLACK THOUGHT SUNDAYS- HOSTED BY JOY DENNIS Inside Poppy Love Smoke 112 East Adams Street Downtown Jacksonville.

What's
really on your mind?! Let us know Each 2nd and 4th Sunday at Poppy Love
Smoke. Join us for our interpretation of life through son...g, live
instrumentation, funk, spoken word, monologues, fine wine, cocktails,
dance and more. Black Thought Sundays Live Soul Music ...+ Open Stage
for area and touring artists.

*Guest Information:*This
is a live music & open mic/ stage event. Live Music is provided by
Mezzo Forte and the evening will be Hosted by Jacksonville own,
Recording Soul Artist Ms. Joy Dennis!

FREE ADMISSION ALL NIGHT LONG if you purchase the debut CD "Music Is..." at the door. Feel free to purchase your CD today by visiting: http://www.joydennismusic.com/

Doors open at 7pm Show starts at 8pm $5 Martinis - Dress code enforced. With that being said, you know how we do it!
There are 2 house rules we ask that you follow:
1) Crowd Participation!
2) Tell a Friend, Tell a Friend

*Location & Directions:*About our Venue: Poppy Love Smoke For
those of you who have never been, Poppy Love Smoke is a music lounge in
the heart of downtown attractions, offering live jazz, neo soul, blues,
R&B, backpack hip-hop & funk all in a relaxed setting called
the "chill lounge".With great wines from all over the globe,
great beer and awesome cigars to enjoy, The P.L.S. lounge will be your
spot to unwind with friends.

Poppy Love Smoke (PLS Music Lounge)112 East Adams Street Jacksonville, FL 32202

*Performing Artists, A&R's, Labels, Agents:*Touring Artists are welcome to perform at our event/ venue.
Please visit http://www.joydennismusic.com/black-thought-sunday.htm for booking information.
http://www.joydennismusic.com/
events@joydennismusic.com

Sponsored by:
Trigen Entertainment : http://www.TrigenEntertainment.com/
Urb Garden Music : http://www.urbgardenmusic.com/

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Download the Debut EP, "He Awaits" $.99 Genre: Neo-Soul/ R&B/ Jazz

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What the Industry is saying about Joy Dennis
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Music Is... Album Finally on Sale
The wait is OVER!! The Debut Album from Joy Dennis is finally here. Experience 16 addictive tracks of words and melodies that span through the ages. Find out exactly what Music Is... to Joy Dennis.

The CD also features the Single "He Awaits" .

To Purchase your hard copy of the CD, please visit http://www.joydennismusic.com/ and click on "NEW MUSIC"
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