Urban Clothing Designer Guru: David Saulters Real Talk interview with Byron Burke

David Saulters is responsible for designing several of the worlds leading Hip-Hop clothing lines such as Phat Farm, Baby Phat, Triple F.A.T Goose, Sean John, Outcast, Fubu and Crooked Ink.

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Gray Noise Music: Jody Gray Real Talk Interview with Byron Burke

// Get the Mp3 Player Widget widget and many other great free widgets at Widgetbox! Not seeing a widget? (More info) Jody Gray’s talents as a songwriter, composer, producer, musical director and arranger have served such disparate artists as the late Ray Charles, Grace Jones, Al Franken and Air America, Grammy winning, vocal group; New York Voices, New Orleans legend, Dr. [...]

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Basketball Pioneer James “Fly “Williams Real Talk interview with Byron Burke

Williams got the nickname “Fly” from his flamboyant wardrobe and playing style. However, due to his poor attendance at Madison High, Williams completed high school at a prep school,Glen Springs Academy, in Lakemont, New York. The book “Heaven is a Playground,” discusses, among other things, the education of “Fly” Williams.

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BB Media Global Group, the House Music Channel & WTGX 90.5 FM Brooklyn, New York partners with Mustang Mike Modeste Drag Racing

Mustang Mike is currently a six-time World Champion of the National Street Car Association (NSCA), earning his first Championship title in 2000, and again in 2003, 2004, 2005 and two titles in 2007.

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Wu Tang Clan / Brooklyn Zu’s Buddha Monk Real Talk Interview with Byron Burke

The late Russel Jones a.k.a. Ol’ Dirty Bastard of the legendary Wu-Tang Clan gave Buddha Monk his name. They’ve known each other since childhood, growing up in the same neighborhood and bumping into each other at parties at The White House on Franklin Avenue. “I would be DJ’ing and Dirty would show up and start rhyming.

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Fashionista Extraordinaire, Audrey Smaltz’s Real Talk Interview with Byron Burke

After an extraordinary 57-year long career in the fashion industry, Audrey Smaltz is still at the top of her game with her company, The Ground Crew®. This unique firm provides indispensable backstage management during New York’s Fashion Weeks, at fashion shoots and other events involving some of the most storied names in the business. Among her clients are, Donna Karan, Vera Wang, Prada, Michael Kors, Vogue, Nike and Louis Vuitton. She is also contracted by major retailers, such as Macy’s, Barney’s and Anne Taylor.

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Marketing Guru: Jacqueline Rhinehart’s Real Talk interview with Byron Burke

About Jacqueline Rhinehart. // Get the Mp3 Player Widget widget and many other great free widgets at Widgetbox! Not seeing a widget? (More info) Jacqueline is an exceptional leader who has consistently produced results within the music industry. She is an innovator who has launched marketing and advertising campaigns resulting in multi-million dollar sales for [...]

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2010 African Festival September 3 – 6, 2010 Featuring House Music for the first time

Location: Washington Park 5100 South Cottage Grove Chicago, IL 60637 AFA 2010 LABOR DAY WEEKEND H.O.U.S.E. N.A.T.I.O.N. :: Stage Performance Schedule:: DATE BEGIN END MAIN STAGE FRIDAY ONLY SCHEDULE 9/3/10 10:00AM 11:00PM 9/3/10 11:00PM 11:45PM 9/3/10 11:45PM 12:45PM DJ Cel 9/3/10 12:45PM 1:45PM Jaymo Ultimo 9/3/10 1:45PM 3:00PM Gene Hunt 9/3/10 3:00PM 4:30PM DJ Lil’ [...]

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BB Media Global Group: African Festival of The Arts Press Release September 1, 2010

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Sept. 2, 2010

Contact: Byron Burke

(O) 708- 318-4798
(F) 253-663-5126

bburke@bbmediaglobal.com

http://www.bbmediaglobal.com

BBMedia Global Group To Debut New Race Car at Chicago’s African Arts Festival this Labor Day Weekend

CHICAGO – (Sept. 2) – BBMGG announced that in conjunction with their recent partnership with the nationally acclaimed drag racing team, “Mustang Mike” Modeste and Eric “Kool Wip” Prezzy, the number two Mustang GT car featuring the sponsorship logos of BB Media Global Group, The House Music Channel and WTGX 90.5-FM (Brooklyn, NY), will make its debut this weekend at the African Arts Festival in Washington Park.

The 21st annual African Arts Festival, organized by Africa International House, seeks to foster unity among all peoples while showcasing the artistic and musical talents of the African diaspora. The festival boasts more than 300 international vendors, live music, dance performances, local and international artists, a marketplace and many other events.

The Mustang GT will be featured on Saturday, Sept. 4 – 6, 2010 at the House Nation Stage at 5100 South Cottage Grove. BBMGG CEO Byron Burke and Kool Wip will also be on hand and available for interviews and comments.

Burke said debuting the car at this ethnically and artistically charged event is a fitting venue for what he hopes to accomplish.

BBMGG partnered with Mustang Mike Modeste and Kool Wip Prezzy to expand their corporate vision and to promote interest and the history of African-Americans in the growing field of drag racing.

Mustang Mike Modeste is the nation’s first African-American race car champion.

Eric Kool Wip Prezzy, will debut his new car later this year, by racing at the Maryland International Raceway (MRI).

Biographies:

Mustang Mike Modeste

Mustang Mike is currently a six-time World Champion of the National Street Car Association (NSCA), earning his first Championship title in 2000, and again in 2003, 2004, 2005 and two titles in 2007.

Mustang Mike’s interest in cars began on the streets of Brooklyn, New York in the early 1990s. What began as a simple street race in a 1989 metallic blue Mustang soon evolved into a career of professional drag racing.

Mustang Mike began reading Muscle Mustang, Fast Fords, and Turbo Magazines, and he taught himself how to build engines and enhance a vehicle’s performance by reading everything he could and working as a parts cleaner at Dan’s Engines in Brooklyn. The company saw that Mustang Mike was a natural and very quickly, he moved up to engine builder.

Mustang Mike’s enthusiasm for cars fueled his ambitious streak and reaffirmed his love for cars and drag racing.

In 2004, while racing at the track in Englishtown, New Jersey, Mustang Mike suffered a terrible accident and his car and his dreams were totaled. Mike realized without corporate sponsorship, it was going to be very difficult to rebuild his car and get back on the race track.

Diligently and wholeheartedly, Mustang Mike pursued sponsorship. But it wasn’t until he applied for a job at the Manhattan Automobile Company in 2005, that his dreams of a sponsor began to be realized.

Working his way through the company and eventually becoming a Ford “A” Technician with Manhattan Auto Sports, “Mustang Mike” earned his name by specializing in vehicle performance by supercharging and modifying Ford’s GT’s, Shelbys and Mustangs.

Mustang Mike has channeled his ability as a top notch technician with Ford into establishing his own automotive dynasty by personally building each of the supercharged engines for his team’s race cars – with Manhattan Auto Sports as a sponsor.

That mechanical genius has allowed Mustang Mike to set 13 records in the drag racing world, and earned him a spot in the elite Six-Second Drag Radial Club, which only has six members nationwide. Mustang Mike is the fourth member.

The newest vehicle on Mustang Mike’s team, a Mustang GT, featuring sponsorship banners from BB Media Global Group, House Music Channel and Brooklyn’s 90.5 FM boasts a powerful dual ATI Procharger.

Mustang Mike continues to race, hoping to one day become a champion of the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA).

Eric “Kool Wip” Prezzy

Ever since he was a little boy, Eric “Kool Wip” Prezzy has had two loves – driving and cars. He built his first race car engine at the age of 15, and bought his first race car a few years later.

Kool Wip said he earned the money to buy that car, a 1984 Pontiac Firebird, by working a paper route in his native Brooklyn, New York, and even then he recognized that his desire to drive was growing.

“I’ve been driving a long time,” Kool Wip said. “I remember going down to the country to visit my grandparents and I got to drive a tractor when I was 12 years old. And I got my license when I was 16 years old in the city. I still remember the exact day I got it. I love driving. I love cars and I love to drive.”

Kool Wip’s dream of driving was temporarily halted while he went to work for the New York Department of Transportation in 1986. But two years later, he crossed paths with an up and coming street race car driver, Mustang Mike Modeste, and the two forged a bond that would bring them well into the new Millennium as a team.

Mustang Mike was already racing on the infamous Fountain Drive in Brooklyn, and he soon took Kool Wip under his wing professionally.

In 1990, Kool Wip purchased another car, a brand new Mustang GT, and it was that car that earned him a new name.

“In New York, cars are called wips,“ he said. “And all my friends would see me in this car and they would say, ‘Man, that’s a cool wip.’ And it just stuck.”

At his first professional race in 1990, Kool Wip came in second, at 10.88 seconds, at the Englishtown Raceway Park in New Jersey.

Kool Wip and Mustang Mike began doing exhibition races together on different tracks in South Carolina, North Carolina and New Jersey, and by 1995, they were officially a full-fledged racing team.

From 2004 to 2005, Kool Wip also worked as a crew chief for another street racing team, Camp Hulk. But his dedication, loyalty and trust remained with the racing team of Mustang Mike Modeste.

“As a team member, Mike is number one,” Kool Wip said. “Mike said, ‘You’ve stood by me, come be on my team.’ And he’s helping me to better myself. He’s teaching me. He’s a genius and he’s my idol.”

For sponsorship opportunities for the Mustang Mike Drag Racing Team and investor inquires, please contact Byron Burke at BB Media Global Group. (708) 318-4798.

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Please note: BB Media Global Group is currently developing the new Mustang Mike Racing Team Website. Register below for new updates about the team and the 2010 racing schedule!

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Urban Clothing Designer Guru: David Saulters Real Talk interview with Byron Burke

August 16th, 2010 admin
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David Saulters is responsible for designing several of the worlds leading Hip-Hop clothing lines such as Phat Farm, Baby Phat, Triple F.A.T Goose, Sean John, Outcast, Fubu and Crooked Ink.

The clothing can be seen on virtually every celebrity in the industry including Wyclef Jean, Snoop Dogg, R-Kelly, Master P, Chingy, Ja Rule, Plies, T-Pain, Slim Thug, Trick Daddy, Bone Thugs & Harmony, Kid Capri, Ed Lover, DJ Khaled, Terrence J, Mad Linx and Rick Ross to name a few.

Checkout this interview with Byron Burke, CEO of BB Media Global Group and founder of  The House Music Channel on 90.5 FM.

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Gray Noise Music: Jody Gray Real Talk Interview with Byron Burke

August 13th, 2010 admin
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Jody Gray’s talents as a songwriter, composer, producer, musical director and arranger have served such disparate artists as the late Ray Charles, Grace Jones, Al Franken and Air America, Grammy winning, vocal group; New York Voices, New Orleans legend, Dr. John, Ute Lemper, David Chesky and Tony-Award winning vocalist Lillias White, Clifford the Big Red Dog, Bobbie Eakes and Women of the Calabash. He has worked with many major Asian artists, including Shonen Knife and Loudness and has co-written several, multi-platinum hits in the Pacific Rim.

Moving easily among genres, Gray has composed score and song for such feature films as Clifford’s Really Big Movie (Warner Bros.), Arthur’s Missing Pal (Lion’s Gate), the documentary features, Death By Hanging: A Family’s Pledge Of Allegiance (HBO) and the upcoming What’s the Name of the Dame, as well as major Sports themes for CBS and Fox. He has contributed music to a host of TV series including; Sex and the City, Ed and the Tonight Show With Jay Leno, ad campaigns for Oil Of Olay and Dr. Pepper and has recently added video games to his resume with the release of the Cartoon Network Racing Gamefor Playstation 2/Nintendo DS.

TV scores and song include John R. Dilworth’s award-winning animated shorts Noodles and Nedd (Sesame Workshop), and 104 episodes of the cult, hit animated series Courage the Cowardly Dog, with long time collaborator, Andy Ezrin. Gray also created Original Music for 52 Looney Tunes shorts (Warner Bros Online) and for the Cartoon Network anthology series The Chuck Jones Show, which incorporated members of the New York Philharmonic, The New York City Opera as well as techno-loops, analog synths, banjo and, of course, a yodeler.

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Basketball Pioneer James “Fly “Williams Real Talk interview with Byron Burke

August 12th, 2010 admin
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About James “Fly” Williams

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Early life

Born in Brownsville, Brooklyn, New York City, he attended Madison High School, where he initially was interested in playing baseball. He was a pitcher, but was advised that he had become too tall to remain competitive in that sport. His initial introduction to basketball did not go well, but he eventually made the adjustment to the new game. His ability to play basketball came from his frequent participation in street basketball games. He played with some of New York’s finest street players such as World B. Free and Earl “the Goat” Manigault. When the games eventually ended, he would go out in search of more opportunities to play basketball. Williams dominated the sport of basketball at Madison High School in the early 1970s. By his freshman year, he was 6’ 5”, with outstanding moves, a fantastic shot, a terrific knowledge of the back board action, and could play the crowds.

College

After Williams completed high school, he was recruited by an assistant basketball coach, Leonard Hamilton, to attend Austin Peay State University in Clarksville, Tennessee.

Williams arrived on campus in 1972. He was greeted by a reception which included a sky-writing demonstration which spelled out his name. His freshman year, playing as a guard, his scoring record was especially noteworthy. Williams averaged 29.4 points per game in 1973, fifth best in the nation. The Austin Peay State University basketball team, the Governors, won a bid to the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) tournament. Williams was true to form; scoring 26 points in a first-round win over Jacksonville University. In the second round of the tournament, Williams managed another 26 points, but the Austin Peay Governors lost to University of Kentucky, coached by Joe B. Hall, in overtime.

His popularity soared. One fan described Williams’ days at Austin Peay on the website http://www.angelfire.com/tn/rog/fly.html as follows: “Fans use to line up five hours before game time to get a seat in “The Little Red Barn” (Austin Peay’s red-brick gymnasium) to see the unique style of basketball that was “Fly”. Williams was an original; once he didn’t like the coaches strategy, so he walked off the court and sat in the stands with the fans. Other times he did things like dribble off the court during the game to stop at a water fountain. But another time when each Austin Peay player was given a fruitcake, where Austin Peay was playing in the “Fruitcake Classic”, Fly collected all the players fruitcakes and delivered them to a poor section of town.”

Williams scored 51 points twice in his freshman year. In his sophomore season, Williams averaged 27.5 points per game, earning a third-place scoring record in the NCAA. Once again the Governors basketball team won the bid for the NCAA tournament. Once again Williams scored 26 points, but Austin Peay was crushed by Notre Dame, 108-66, in the first round. The record established by Williams in his two years at Austin Peay, was impressive. Williams scored 1,541 points with a 28.5 point per game average; he left college due to hardship and pursued a professional career. Austin Peay responded to Williams’ two year record, in 1975, by building the Dunn Center, a larger gymnasium, to accommodate the increase in attendance at basketball games.

Professional career

The Denver Nuggets drafted Williams in the first round of the 1974 ABA Draft. Following the draft, there were several offers to buy the player contract on Williams. Eventually, he was sold to the Spirits of St. Louis. A young sports broadcaster named Bob Costas announced their games. He would later contribute to a book, “Loose Balls: The Short, Wild Life of the American Basketball Association,” a sports book originally published in 1990, by Simon and Schuster, and written by sportswriter Terry Pluto.

The 1974-1975 basketball season was a disappointment to Williams and his team. He managed to score only 9.4 points per game for the Spirits. His scoring was erratic and he was known for his showmanship rather than his scoring proficiency. The National Basketball Association (NBA) orchestrated the ABA-NBA merger and there was some interest in retaining Williams, but it did not result in a job for him. The Spirits basketball team was not included in the restructured NBA.

Next in his schedule was the Continental Basketball Association (CBA), he played in the Eastern League, but failed to receive any attractive offers coming from NBA teams. Next, Williams played for a basketball team in Israel, but he never attracted the serious attention of recruiters in the NBA. Williams admits that his temper was probably an underlying issue which predicated his lack of serious offers.

Retirement

Fly’s career was eventually ended due to a robbery attempt. A bullet wound left him with decreased lung capacity, and scar on his back.

Williams is now retired and works with disadvantaged youth.

James “Fly” Williams is listed as the number three athlete on the “50 Greatest Streetballers of All Time” by Street Basketball Association (SBA).

While playing at Austin Peay, the fans constructed a clever on-court chant that went: “Fly is open, let’s go Peay!” Fans still chant “Let’s Go Peay” at all basketball games. James “Fly” Williams’ number 35 jersey was retired by Austin Peay State University on February 5, 2009.

A book on the life of “Fly” is currently being written by Knoxville, TN based author Dave Link called “The Fly 35″, citing his jersey number at Austin Peay. It was published to coincide with the jersey retirement ceremony.

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BB Media Global Group, the House Music Channel & WTGX 90.5 FM Brooklyn, New York partners with Mustang Mike Modeste Drag Racing

August 12th, 2010 admin
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Aug. 11, 2010

Contact: Byron Burke

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BB Media Global Group/House Music Channel & WTGX 90.5 FM Brooklyn, New York partners with award-winning race team

CHICAGO – (Aug. 11) – BB Media Global Group is pleased to announce their partnership with the nationally acclaimed drag racing team “Mustang Mike” Modeste and Eric “Kool Wip” Prezzy.

Mustang Mike is currently a six-time World Champion of the National Street Car Association (NSCA), earning his first Championship title in 2000, and again in 2003, 2004, 2005 and two titles in 2007.

As a Ford “A” Technician with Manhattan Ford, Mustang Mike specializes in vehicle performance by supercharging and modifying Ford’s GT’s, Shelbys and Mustangs.

Mustang Mike has channeled his ability as a top notch technician with Ford into establishing his own automotive dynasty by personally building each of the supercharged engines for his team’s race cars.

That mechanical genius has allowed Mustang Mike to set 13 records in the drag racing world, and earned him a spot in the elite Six-Second Drag Radial Club, which only has six members nationwide. Mustang Mike is the fourth member.

The newest vehicle on Mustang Mike’s team, a Mustang GT, featuring sponsorship banners from BB Media Global Group, House Music Channel and Brooklyn’s WTGX 90.5 FM boasts a powerful dual ATI Pro-charger.

Longtime sponsors of Mustang Mike’s racing team include: Manhattan Ford, Mickey Thompson’s Tires and The Supercharger Store of Arizona.

Future company sponsorships will allow Mustang Mike’s team more funding for equipment and research and development, and the purchase of multiple engines and transmissions for future drag races.

“When you have more sponsors you can lean on your car more during a race and squeeze out every ounce of horsepower you can,” Mustang Mike said. “But right now, we just don’t have that luxury. We have to make sure that our one engine will last through an entire race, or that one tranny or that one drive train because that’s all we have. But other teams with bigger sponsors can really step on it during a race. But we‘ve still been pretty lucky.”

The second car, driven by the team’s number two driver, Eric “Kool Wip” Prezzy, will make its racing debut later this year at the Maryland International Raceway (MIR). In addition, the Mustang Mike # 1 car and Eric Prezzy’s # 2 car will be featured in Chicago at the African Festival of the Arts, September 3 – 6 2010 with David Risque, CEO of House Nation.

Byron Burke, the CEO of BB Media Global Group and House Music Channel, said this partnership will not only expand the vision of BB Media Global Group, but he also hopes it will promote interest and participation in the growing field of drag racing.

“This will definitely expose BB Media Global Group to other avenues of interest and bring in additional sponsorship dollars for the company,” Burke said. “But we also want to bring to light the history of drag racing from an African-American point of view.”

While the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) said that drag racing had its start in the early 1930s, it wasn’t until Charlie Wiggins, “The Negro Speed King” came along that black drivers and mechanics gained worldwide attention in the speed racing arena.

“There’s a limited number of African-American drag racing teams in this industry,” said Eric “Kool Wip” Prezzy. And over the years, we’ve demonstrated our professionalism and passion for this sport. This has allowed our team to create a niche in this industry for others to follow.

“We’ve been through all the trials and tribulations because of our skin color,” he said. “But our team has gained respect by winning and treating others as equal. When our team enters the field, other drivers recognize us and acknowledge us as professionals.”

Prezzy said it’s his goal to draw younger African-Americans audiences into the drag racing world and to give back to the community.

“We work hard on and off the track to encourage people to follow your dreams and understand that it takes everyone, from all walks of life to fulfill that destiny,” he said. “Mike and I are born and raised in Brooklyn and we want people to know that if you keep your focus honest and trust the people you work with, look at what you can be,” he continued. “So, we have plans to create an outreach program that will include a strategic alliance with Staples to distribute school supplies and other items to kids that will encourage them to stay in school and focus on their dreams. This will allow them to have a bright future and make a positive impact on society.

“Eric and I have been together for about 18 years,” Mustang Mike said. “We started from the streets. We came from the bottom, right from the gutter, so to speak, and now we’re at the top of our game. And with a little help, we can take it to the next level which is the NHRA.”

Mustang Mike is the nation’s first African-American race car champion.

Burke, who also hosts Byron Burke Live on Brooklyn’s WTGX 90.5 FM, Fridays from 10 pm. to 6 am., and Saturdays from 9 pm. to 6 am., EST, said this venture will greatly benefit both sides of the alliance.

“We can accomplish so much with this partnership,” Burke said. “Our goal is to create a multimedia conglomerate that includes marketing, radio and feature films. In fact, we’re in negotiations now with Steve Jacobs of Gemini Entertainment Group to produce a feature film on the life of Charles Wiggins entitled, “Gold and Glory Sweepstakes,” with Mustang Mike in the lead role. Wiggins was an African-American mechanic in Indiana in 1930s and he unknowingly built a car for John Dillinger that was used in many of his crimes. So, bringing all these different outlets together, is something we‘re really looking forward to.”

For sponsorship opportunities for the Mustang Mike Drag Racing Team and investor inquires, please contact Byron Burke at BB Media Global Group. (708) 318-4798.

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Mahl G’s Real Talk interview with Byron Burke

August 12th, 2010 admin
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About MAHL G


Mahl G is the stage name of Portsmouth, Virginia born rapper Tamahl Granger. Raised in Newark, New Jersey at the tender age of eight years old he was introduced to hip hop. Mahl G realized he had an immense passion to write lyrics that captured his true inner thoughts, emotions, & life experiences within the streets of New Jersey. After writing his first rap his interest & excitement was peaked and he was eager to explore and expand his passion of music. Mahl G’s lyrics are known for being empowered, faith-based, & designed to provide a memorable message for all ages while intertwined with catchy, self-composed lyrics and club-banging beats. Mahl G’s voice is smooth, strong and steady, & offers his audience an opportunity to get lost within is lyrics. He has shared this talent with renowned artists of G-Unit, Ruff Ryders, Priority Records, & Philadelphia International Records and is currently working on a new mix tape, “Money Back Guarantee” featuring major industry artists.

However, like life often does, for a period of a decade, Mahl G’s rapping career had taken a back seat to his criminal record & alcohol addiction which ultimately altered his state of mind causing him to lose sight of his true passion to further develop his immaculate rhyming skill.

After losing countless friends & family members, personal possessions, as well as watching his health decline, he had a blessed epiphany that revealed he is destined to be supernatural on this earth; therefore, becoming determined to become one of the greatest rappers of this time among the infamousTupac Shakur, the Notorious B.I.G., Jay-Z, & others. Inspired by his uncle, a Hall of Fame songwriter/producer/composer, Mahl G realized that his outstanding music ability was within his genetic makeup & that with his great talent came great responsibility; a responsibility to remain confident, focused, & driven to be the best that he can be & the best that he can offer the world.
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Wu Tang Clan / Brooklyn Zu’s Buddha Monk Real Talk Interview with Byron Burke

August 12th, 2010 admin
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About Buddha Monk

One cannot separate suffering from existence… that’s the lesson Buddha Monk learned growing up in the streets of Crown Heights, Brooklyn. But as he continues his inward exploration, Buddha Monk elevates above the snare of the streets, taking his people with him. That is bliss. “Knowledge of the Buddha consists of analyzing different thoughts,” he says, “and making them work toward a better nation a higher level so we can help those who can’t help themselves.”

The late Russel Jones a.k.a. Ol’ Dirty Bastard of the legendary Wu-Tang Clan gave Buddha Monk his name. They’ve known each other since childhood, growing up in the same neighborhood and bumping into each other at parties at The White House on Franklin Avenue. “I would be DJ’ing and Dirty would show up and start rhyming. Then he’d take the turntables and I’d get the mic. Since we were kids, we knew we were gonna always remain family”. One day when Dirty was in the studio, Buddha Monk was giving suggestions on the production. “And it was working out,” he says. RZA then said, “Yo, we gonna let you work on Dirty’s album.” It was through this brotherhood that Monk collaborated with Wu-Tang, singing background vocals on C.R.E.A.M., appearing in several videos including Da Mystery of Chessboxin’, and Brooklyn Zoo.

In 1998, after the proverbial years of struggling in the streets and hopeful records deals gone sour, it was Lord Buddha Monk’s time to shine. The Prophecy was finally revealed to the masses and received both fans and critical acclaim. The album was dubbed hard-hitting without being too self-conscious.

On the first single, “Gots Like Come On Thru” featuring Ol’ Dirty Bastard, Buddha applies the lessons that Dirty taught him: “not to clutter my music, to take my time and breathe, to harmonize and slurf my words” combined with Buddha’s own ideas: “to make it swerve and have that extra funk that everybody can enjoy.” On tracks like “Warrior Chiefs” and “Eastside Story”, Buddha collaborates with other Brooklyn talents, such as Da Manchuz, who he’s developing as his protégés.

Years later, we would hear a lot more of Buddha’s Brooklyn Zu family with the release of the Zu-Chronicles series on Chambermusik Special Products. But between those times, the tragic passing of Ol’ Dirty Bastard in 2004 almost put an end to Buddha Monk’s career. Devastated by the loss of one of his closest friends and music compadre, the Crown Heights native thought about quitting the rap game altogether. After taking a hiatus, General Monk Monk returned through the underground circuit with one goal in mind: ensure that ODB’s legacy lives on.

Throughout his illustrious career, Buddha Monk has toured the world, worked with people from all over the planet, including more than 250 artists in the Brooklyn area alone and produced over 10,000 tracks. He is proud to include singing, rapping, producing, writing & recording to his repertoire. With the release of Unreleased Chambers (a compilation of the best songs from the Zu-Chronicles.

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Fashionista Extraordinaire, Audrey Smaltz’s Real Talk Interview with Byron Burke

August 12th, 2010 admin
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Audrey Smaltz

CEO and Founder, The Ground Crew® Worldwide

After an extraordinary 57-year long career in the fashion industry, Audrey Smaltz is still at the top of her game with her company, The Ground Crew®. This unique firm provides indispensable backstage management during New York’s Fashion Weeks, at fashion shoots and other events involving some of the most storied names in the business.  Among her clients are, Donna Karan, Vera Wang, Prada, Michael Kors, Vogue, Nike and Louis Vuitton. She is also contracted by major retailers, such as Macy’s, Barney’s and Anne Taylor.

Raised in Harlem, Audrey Smaltz began her fashion career as a 15 year old model. She earned recognition as the unforgettable commentator for the Ebony Fashion Fair, wowing audiences with her witty banter, making the rounds of the European fashion capitals and eventually finding her way onto International Best Dressed List. In the past three decades, Audrey has enjoyed contributing editorships at Mirabella & Mode Magazine. She has appeared on QVC, Oprah and The Today Show, just to name a few.

Inspiration for her company’s name came from the MLK Jr. Nobel Peace Prize Acceptance Speech: “Every time I take a flight I am always mindful of the many people who make a successful journey possible, the known pilots and the unknown ground crew! You honor the ground crew without whose labor and sacrifice the jet flights to freedom could never have left the earth.” She decided the term could be applied to the fashion runway, to the many hired hands needed to ensure the show goes on as flawlessly as possible.

Over the years, Smaltz has lent her time and energy to numerous philanthropic endeavors, among them the Black Fashion Museum, Dress for Success, The Gracie Mansion Conservancy, Dance Theater of Harlem and the Black Retailer Action Group. She has received numerous awards from Black Enterprise, Fashion Group International, Thurgood Marshall College Fund, BRAG, The Support Network, American Legacy Magazine, Black Rose, and Harlem Textile Work.

Audrey is also known as the Soul Queen Auctioneer raising thousands of dollars for great charities.

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Marketing Guru: Jacqueline Rhinehart’s Real Talk interview with Byron Burke

August 12th, 2010 admin
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About Jacqueline Rhinehart.

Jacqueline is an exceptional leader who has consistently produced results within the music industry. She is an innovator who has launched marketing and advertising campaigns resulting in multi-million dollar sales for such artist as Nelly, Erykah Badu, LaFace Records, Badboy Records, and other high-profile companies. She brings over 18 years of creative sales, media and marketing experience expertise in planning of branded entertainment initiatives to the company, as well as a knowledge of multicultural and Internet marketing.

As the owner and founder of OSM, Jacqueline Rhinehart’s reputation among her clients as a marketing innovator who has consistantly produced results – organic product introductions with quantifiable reach in the multicultural markets – is well deserved.

During her career as a recording executive she created marketing and advertising campaigns resulting in multi-million dollar sales for such artists as Nelly, Erykah Badu, Laface Records, BadBoy Records and other major entertainment companies.

Merging creative sales, media and marketing of branded entertainment with her knowledge of multicultural and Internet marketing, Jacqueline formed Organic Soul Multicultural Marketing to meet the needs of businesses in today’s international entertainment economy.

Visit Ms Rhinehart at:

Organic Soul Marketing

Kedar Entertainment

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2010 African Festival September 3 – 6, 2010 Featuring House Music for the first time

August 10th, 2010 admin
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Location:

Washington Park

5100 South Cottage Grove
Chicago, IL
60637

AFA 2010 LABOR DAY WEEKEND
H.O.U.S.E. N.A.T.I.O.N.
:: Stage Performance Schedule::
DATE
BEGIN
END
MAIN STAGE FRIDAY ONLY SCHEDULE
9/3/10
10:00AM
11:00PM
9/3/10
11:00PM
11:45PM
9/3/10
11:45PM
12:45PM
DJ Cel
9/3/10
12:45PM
1:45PM
Jaymo Ultimo
9/3/10
1:45PM
3:00PM
Gene Hunt
9/3/10
3:00PM
4:30PM
DJ Lil’ John
9/3/10
4:30PM
4:45PM
Reggie Hall (Vocalist)
9/3/10
4:45PM
6:45PM
Vick Lavender
Dancer – Erika Jarvis
Dancer – Boogie McClarin
9/3/10
6:45PM
7:45PM
Aniba Hotep &
The Sol Collective
9/3/10
7:45PM
9:00PM
Steve “ Miggedy” Maestro
Dancer – Erika Jarvis
Dancer – Boogie McClarin
9/3/10
9:00PM
10:00PM
Julie Dexter w/ VLE
9/4/10
10:00AM
11:00PM
Live Stream
Underground Dance Show: WHPK 88.5FM
Derrick Da Deacon
DJ Snooze
9/4/10
11:00PM
12:00PM
-Live Stream-
Chicago House Radio:
Lloyd Dev
9/4/10
12:00PM
1:00PM
-Live Stream-
House Music Channel / WTGX 90.5 FM Brooklyn, NY:
Byron Burke
9/4/10
1:00PM
2:00PM
DJ Lady D
9/4/10
2:00PM
3:00PM
Keith Fobs
9/4/10
3:00PM
4:00PM
The DIZZ (106.3FM)
9/4/10
4:00PM
5:00PM
Craig Alexander
9/4/10
5:00PM
6:30PM
DJ Stacy Kidd
9/4/10
6:30PM
8:00PM
Elbert Phillips
9/4/10
8:00PM
10:00PM
Pavilion Closed
9/5/10
10:00AM
11:00PM
-Live Stream-
Underground Dance Show WHPK 88.5FM:
DJ Derrick Da Deacon
DJ Snooze
9/5/10
11:00PM
12:00PM
-Live Stream-
Chicago House Radio:
Lloyd Dev/ DJ Pap
9/5/10
12:00PM
1:00PM
-Live Stream-
House Music Channel / WTGX 90.5 FM Brooklyn, NY:
Byron Burke
9/5/10
1:00pm
2:00PM
Vince Adams
9/5/10
2:00PM
3:00PM
Mwelwa Musambacine
9/5/10
3:00PM
4:00PM
Lora Branch
9/5/10
4:00PM
5:00PM
DJ Big Will
9/5/10
5:00PM
6:30PM
Dononvan DePass
9/5/10
6:30PM
8:00PM
David Sabat
9/5/10
8:00PM
10:00PM
Pavilion Closed
9/6/10
10:00AM
11:00PM
Live Stream
Underground Dance Show WHPK 88.5FM:
DJ Derrick Da Deacon
DJ Snooze
9/6/10
11:00PM
12:00PM
-Live Stream-
Chicago House Radio:
Lloyd Dev/
Greg Winfield
9/6/10
12:00PM
1:00PM
-Live Stream-
House Music Channel / WTGX 90.5 FM Brooklyn, NY:
Byron Burke
9/6/10
1:00PM
2:00PM
DJ DeRon
9/6/10
2:00PM
3:00PM
DJ XL
9/6/10
3:00PM
4:00PM
David Britton
9/6/10
4:00PM
5:00PM
Timmy Mc
9/6/10
5:00PM
6:30PM
Juluis TMT
9/6/10
6:30PM
8:00PM
Ron Trent
9/6/10
8:00PM
10:00PM
Pavilion Closed

Tickets: $10 Advance
$15 @ the Gate
Family, Weekend Passes
and Group Rates Available.

Washington Park
5100 South Cottage Grove
Chicago, IL
60637

www.africanfestivalchicago.com

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