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MusicDishTV Presents “Girl You’re Free” by KC Jockey

Sunday, May 6th, 2012

The video “Girl, You’re Free” is significant and sobering, detailing the struggle of a woman who is being abused. Knowing that there are people who really endure such trauma makes it a difficult, but necessary watch. It was tastefully and professionally done, and KC Jockey really accomplished his goal of helping to bring this cause to the forefront, as it’s something that people rarely talk about, but should.

KC Jockey easily takes an unpleasant topic and delivers a song that is not only entertaining, danceable, and likeable, but deep and thought provoking. This is a song that both men and women can relate to, and should be appreciated en masse. Some will want to play it often as a source of strength and comfort. “Girl, You’re Free” scores a perfect 10 on every level, and music lovers of all genres will want to add this track to their collection.

Email: tv@musicdish.net

S&H Public Relations and Hip Hop Wired partner to launch 2012 National MC Search

Sunday, January 8th, 2012

S&H Public Relations, who has been hard at work since this past summer representing some of the best up-and-coming Hip Hop artists, has partnered with one of the nation’s premier urban entertainment website, Hip Hop Wired, to kick off the 2012 National MC Search. Judged by Rapper Big Pooh from Little Brother fame, underground heavyweight Torae, and film producer Kareem Fort from “Demos”, this online talent search, beginning January 9, 2012, will give aspiring rap artists across the nation an opportunity to compete for a chance to win exciting prizes including international publicity.

Hosted on HipHopWired.com and SNHPR.com, the 2012 National MC Search is sponsored by some of the most respected names in the world of Hip Hop and entertainment:

•Conspiracy Worldwide Radio – Hip Hop’s most discussed weekly online radio show, broadcasting to millions across 100 countries.

•MP3Waxx – The #1 MP3, Video and Radio Service for Major and Independent Artists.

•KevinNottingham.com – The Underground Hip Hop Authority bridging the gap between the underground and mainstream.

On January 9, contestants will visit either HipHopWired.com and click on the 2012 National MC Search page or SNHPR.com and click on “Events” in order to enter the competition. The entry fee is $6 and artists will have until February 3, 2012 to submit their best song. All music will be evaluated by the judges and the staff of S&H Public Relations. On February 13, the top 3 finalists will be announced and readers of Hip Hop Wired will vote on their favorite song. The winner will be crowned on February 20. Prizes include:

•A part in the upcoming Hip Hop film, “Demos”

•A song on the film’s soundtrack

•A featured interview on Conspiracy Worldwide Radio

•Free publicity

•And more…

For rules and submission information about the 2012 National MC Search, visit HipHopWired.com or SNHPR.com and click on “Events”. You can also contact Sebastien Elkouby, co-founder of S&H Public Relations, at SNHPRF@gmail.com or 310-654-1681.

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About S&H Public Relations:

S&H Public Relations is a Los Angeles - based company dedicated to promoting Hip Hop artists and culture. We pride ourselves on working with artists who aim to push Hip Hop music forward. We believe that many talented Hip Hop artists, usually referred to as “underground”, are often overlooked due to lack of resources. S&H’s goal is to provide affordable services to quality artists who are looking to receive greater exposure.

About Hip-Hop Wired:

Hip-Hop Wired is the dominant cultural site on the web providing up to the minute music industry and entertainment news relating to Hip-Hop and R&B along with insightful political content to fuel the thinking masses. Streaming the latest tracks from the hottest MCs signed and unsigned, Hip-Hop Wired also hosts a video portal for the latest virals released by your favorite artists. We don’t follow the trend…We dictate it!

Media Contact: Michael “Ice-Blue” Harris (MOGULDOM MEDIA GROUP/President – Operations Manager of Hip-Hop Wired) 678-691-1531 or HipHopWired@gmail.com.

The Eagles Classic “Hotel California” With A New 2012 Twist…

Saturday, January 7th, 2012

You may remember California R&B singer TQ from his hit single “Westside” or his days as Cash Money’s primary songwriter and hook man. Penning such hits as “Way of Life” with Lil Wayne and numerous compositions with Mannie Fresh, The Hot Boys, and the Birdman, TQ is back with a new take on the Eagles classic “Hotel California”. The new video which is available on TQ’s YouTube channel TQtheTrojan, was directed by newcomer Nathaniel “Sith” Nuon and gives a new twist on this legendary story. “We wanted to go way out on this music video.” explains TQ. “After researching the lyrics and the story behind them, we found so many different interpretations that we decided to come up with our own. Sith is a madman as you can see… And this is only part one!”

The new single is available for free download for the first week of 2012 across the net. TQ’s new label Kado Records is planning a full promotional tour in the US and abroad to support the record which will be going out to radio later this month. TQ is also in the studio creating a new remix for the single which will hit the net in a few weeks and his new album “Legendary” due out later this year.

Stay tuned to http://www.kadorecords.com for release dates. Follow TQ on Twitter @TQtheTrojan.

Website: www.thugpoetry.com

Listen at: The Kado Records Download Page

For press inquiries contact info@kadorecords.com

Multitalented & Multilingual Soul/R&B/Blue’s Artist Avana’s Best Kept Secret Is Now Out

Wednesday, October 19th, 2011

Shawn Keyz of Parlay Desert Multimedia announced the release of Avana’s track “Patron” from her new album The Best Kept Secret. Boasting 11 tracks of finger popping grooves about real life, “Patron” is available at major online retailers Amazon.com and iTunes. The Best Kept Secret is also available in a CD format from CD Baby. The Best Kept Secret is Avana’s third album. She debuted with It’z On in 2004, which she followed up with her sophomore album, Oopz Uh Oh…” the same year. Christie said, “The difference between Avana and other artists is that she has a very unique voice – one that’s soulful, pleasing to listen to, and vocally refreshing. And she can do much more than just sing – she’s an entertainer as well. There’s a tremendous difference between the two.”

“Patron” is 3 minutes and 28 seconds of fresh, funky, bluesy dance music with attitude that is in a class by itself. The track is a fun mid-tempo dance track about one of America’s popular drinks and a girl’s night out, celebrating life, and drinking Patron. Avana takes you on a refreshingly innovative R&B, soul, and blues blended voyage that will have you out of work mode and ready to “get your Patron on” in no time, Her unique voice is perfectly suited to this style of music, which defies classification by one genre. Avana’s sassy and sophisticated vocal performance is well complemented by the music, which you won’t be able to resist if you like getting your groove on. In short, “Patron” takes you where you want to go and it keeps you there. It’s perfect for hitting the club, just chilling, or hanging with the ladies (and/or gents). “Patron” delivers both musically and lyrically as Avana proclaims in the chorus: “Give me my lime and my salt/Patron in my glass/Let’s get this party started/I came to dance/Play some blues/Turn it up/Desert blues/Turn it up.” So, turn it up with “Patron” and you won’t be disappointed.

With all the elements of a marquee vocalist, Avana has delivered breathtaking and body chilling performances both domestically and internationally. Fans in Hilton Head, Atlanta, Japan, Spain, China and Taiwan have enjoyed her shows. Singing in three languages, Avana is a true favorite in the entertainment capital of “Las Vegas”. Also known as the “Georgia Peach,” Avana has been fortunate to have achieved some incredible credits to her name. She has been a vocal duet partner for Michael Henderson and performed background vocals for Billy Paul, Phil Perry, Johnny Gill, and even The Supremes in Spain, just to mention a few. She has given stellar performances as the opening act for Rolls Royce, Ray Charles, Ollie Woodson, Al Green, and was the featured lead vocalist for the BB King All-star Band.

Avana’s single “Patron” can be purchased through Amazon.com at http://www.amazon.com/Patron/dp/B005HZZ56W/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1318448407&sr=8-4, or iTunes at http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/patron/id458375682?i=458375684. The Best Kept Secret is available through CD Baby at http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/avana3;

Links:

http://www.avana.me

http://www.avanachristie.com

http://www.reverbnation.com/avanachristie

http://airplaydirect.com/music/BestKeptSecret/tour.php

Contact:

Shawn Keyz

Parlay Desert Multimedia

T: (702) 583-5659

E: luggplay@gmail.com

“I Got Love” From Tasha Taylor’s TAYLORMADE CD To Urban AC

Thursday, October 13th, 2011

Website: http://www.tashataylor.com/
Music: http://soundcloud.com/tashataylor/sets/tasha-taylor-taylormade-album/

“I Got Love,” the second single from the CD TAYLORMADE, by Tasha Taylor, is being released to Urban AC Radio on Tuesday, October 11. The youngest daughter of Stax Soul Icon Johnnie Taylor, released her sophomore album this summer and “Queen,” the premiere single from the album, was #1 most added upon release. A live performance video to “I Got Love” is now available for viewing at TashaTaylor.com and at YouTube/TashaTaylor.



There are no auto-tuned vocals here! Radio.com raves “Resounding vocal power found in Taylormade…Taylor would make any parent proud with vocal power that packs an R&B soul-stirring punch!…Tasha Taylor is truly an example of offspring who has taken talent to the next level…and when it comes to the next generation of blues, R&B and Soul, then there is little to worry about, as long as Tasha Taylor stands at the helm.”



New Jersey PD Arthur Shorter adds, “Listening to Tasha Taylor…Real instruments, Real singing…it’s like a breath of fresh air!”



Tasha’s music is infused with the spirit of her legendary father and TAYLORMADE includes a funky duet by “Taylor and Taylor” - daughter and father - reprising Johnnie’s first millon-selling Stax Records hit, “Who’s Making Love.” Tasha has been tagged as a New! Artist to Watch by Clear Channel and has been featured on AOL/Spinner, MSN Music and CBS Radio Station websites throughout the summer.



Tasha executive produced the album this summer at Noisy Neighbors Studio in Los Angeles with Stuart Benjamin, Rob Arbittier and Gary Adante producing. Award-winning bassist Nathan Watts was musical director of the impeccable tracks which feature Tasha Taylor on lead and background vocals, guitars and keys; Kerry Griffin on drums; Kyle Bolden and Jon Taylor on guitar, Rahn Coleman, Roman Johnson, Rob Arbittier and Mike Finnigan on keys, Kevin Ricard on percussion; and Joey Berkley, Zane Musa, Stephan Baxter, Nolan Shaheed, Brian Pareschi and Gerard Carelli on horns.



TAYLORMADE is available at Amazon.com, CDBaby and iTunes. You can hear “I Got Love” at http://www.(web address). Contact: prpgroup@aol.com for broadcast quality files.



Follow Tasha on:

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/tashataylormusic

Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/tashamademusic

YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/tashataylor2


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