30 July 2009

The questions...the answers---M1PSA's

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The questions...the answers---M1PSA's
M1 Platoon drops PSA's about tour, mixtape release


What's the last word you heard about M1 Platoon?

Was it that they'll be performing at Europa Nightclub in Brooklyn on Friday, July 31st?

Or that their anticipated mixtape "We Not Them pt. III" drops on August 28th?

???

.....check out the M1PSA, "We Not Them Bounce". and get informed....in case you didn't know...


Links:
M1 Platoon press kit: http:/www.sonicbids.com/m1platoon
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28 July 2009

"RA" and Uncut


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RA and Uncut
DMV rapper gives Generation NEXT's first female MC appearance

(July 28th, 2009)---In the days where video models and strippers get record deals, one would think an uninhibited and revealing style would emerge from these female rappers.

But they would have to be lyricists to make that type of impression, like, a true emcee.

RA the MC is bringing back rap for all those who can reproduce, birthing what hip-hop heads feel has been absent from a woman's perspective---true artistry. Now being the first female MC to grace the stage with the cast of the Generation NEXT tour, RA's musical craft along with her super persona makes for a well-rounded show on July 31st at Europa Nightclub in Brooklyn.

"It's always dope to have a female presence on any show," said RA. "I honestly try not to look at the female part at the end of the day, but I know I can probably hang with most of the male MC's."

That means rocking the stage with her DMV counter-parts, M1 Platoon, who will release they're 5th independent project "We Not Them- pt. III."

RA won't be the only woman on set. Carlitta Durand, the r&b songstress who travels with the cranking live band known as Fat Snacks, has been the only female artist thus far in a crew of nearly fifteen men.

"It hasn't been hard though, probably because I work around family." says Durand as she thinks about her tenure in the industry. "All the men that I work with, I consider family, like M1 Platoon and Phonte, Little Brother. I've been treated well...been smooth sailing," she says smilingly.

Who you work with counts for everything. With Judah, one of the best producers in the DMV and counting, supporting RA on the Strange Music label, she takes on a lot of the heat surrounding artists of her caliber...and of her gender.

"I'm competing with so many women that thinks the 'sex-sells' rap is the only way to go," says RA. "The whole stigma of just being a female rapper makes me compete even harder...."

"....while everyone is going the sexed-up route, I'm doing the opposite."

*****Find RA the MC alongside M1 Platoon and Carlitta Durand w/ Fat Snacks @ Club Europa on Friday, July 31st.

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Links:
Ra The MC
M1 Platoon
Carlitta Durand
Europa Nightclub
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23 July 2009

Don't get lost when you've been chosen to follow...




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R U FOLLOWING @JUDAHonthebeat on Twitter???

It's kind of easy to get left behind. Fortunately for you, we've got you by the hand...

Get the latest from Judah...real time...real life...music that is.


@Judahonthebeat JUDAH Gives you... Prolifiq- The Prelude: GET IT HERE:http://www.zshare.net/download/629460915..http://bit.ly/dm4Y8

@JUDAHontheBEATJUDAH Gives you... PHZ-Sicks - TIW (This Is Win): GET IT HERE:http://usershare.net/x9piv5wl1o1.. http://bit.ly/FBz4O

@JUDAHontheBEATJUDAH Gives you... THE "BIZZLE WON'T BEAT" CONTEST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!: TOPP DOGG HILL.. http://bit.ly/qtYE

@JUDAHonthebeat JUDAH Gives you... XO Monumental Review: Honestly it took me lomger than expected to get to th.. http://bit.ly/ItC65

@JUDAHontheBEATJUDAH Gives you... Kenn Starr- Real Life: 01. Let It Be Known feat. Hassaan Mackey & Silen.. http://bit.ly/RsR1E

Links:
Reviews posted on Only for the DMV Lifestyle:http://www.forthedmvonly.blogspot.com
Judah's Myspace Page: http://www.myspace.com/judahbeats
Complex Magazine's Local Rising Icon- Washington DC: Judah http://www.complex.com/GREYGOOSE/Local-Market-Rising-Icons/Washington-DC/Judah
Strange Music Twitter Page: http://www.twitter.com/strangemusic202

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21 July 2009

To the future---Sincerely, Carolina Music Awards



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To the future---Sincerely, Carolina Music Awards

Regional awards show sets bar for entertainers to give back to the community

Not everyone can bring Christmas to Marcy Projects like Jay-Z but anyone can bring music and art to a child. At least the people behind the Carolina Music Awards think so.

Generous Community, a civic organization that participates in the Adopt-A-School program will be the beneficiary of a portion of the proceeds from this year’s CMAs. With the cut backs in music and art funding for public schools, the staff for the growing awards show seemed to think this benevolent act would only be right.

“The Carolinas has created incredible music for years but without music programs in schools, there are no next generation artist, producers, musicians or singers,” says Omar McCallop, director of the Carolina Music Awards. “We need the new generation.”

CNN took note of this situation too. As the economy began to take its first dip into recession status in 2001, the No Child Left Behind Act was passed which placed rigid standards in the core curriculums of reading and math. With the budget adjusted to make books and standardized testing more focused on these subjects, the expense accounts that supplemented art and music were cut, thus, leaving children to satisfy their artistic needs outside of school.

VH1's Save the Music foundation stands as the most familiarized program with the focus of keeping arts and music in schools by an entertainment corporation. Having restored more than 1,600 instrumental music programs in more than 100 cities, over 1.2 million children have benefited from this not-for-profit organization.

Along with VH1, numerous charities and organizations emerged in order to keep the youth of tomorrow engaged in art and music programs, which studies have been proven to elevate effectiveness in the classroom. Generous Community of Raleigh utilizes the Adopt-A-School Fun Card that with this, customers can receive one free ticket with the purchase of admission for the 2009 CMAs.

"For our education system to survive, it will take assistance from community servants and social entrepreneurs like Mr. McCallop," said Bob Winstead, founder of Generous Community, Raleigh/Durham. "The CMAs are setting the standard in the entertainment industry for child advocacy."

To get involved with the future, visit your local Generous Community to find out how to keep music in schools and how to get your own Adopt-A-School Fun Card. This allows consumers to not only give back, but also receive discounts in restaurants and other services around the community.

Visit AmericansfortheArts.org, the nations leading non-profit for advancing art education for updates on their latest public awareness campaigns to increase visibility of the need to maintain music and art in public school curriculums.

Links:

VH1 Save The Music Foundation http://www.vh1savethemusic.com/


Adopt-A-School Fun Card- http://www.adoptaschoolfuncard.com/


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Grey Goose Entertainment recognizes DMV's Judah as Rising Icon in Complex Magazine




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Grey Goose Entertainment recognizes DMV's Judah as Rising Icon in Complex Magazine

(July 20, 2009)--- Ten years strong and people wonder why he holds so much weight. Judah, a long time pro-DMV hip-hop producer, received recognition as Grey Goose Entertainment's Local Rising Icon and is featured in Complex Magazine. Through his art, the humble music maker has participated in the emergence of many locally and nationally recognized artists. Now its his turn to shine, possibly on television.

BET Networks, along with Grey Goose vodka will debut an eight-part TV and concert series titled "Rising Icons" to
record the trek of eight emerging artist: Chrissette Michelle, Wale, Kid Cudi, Keri Hilson, Hal Linton, Melanie Fiona, Ryan Leslie and The Dream. The series will document the artists while they are at home and their trips on the road.

Under that premise, Complex Magazine presents "Local Rising Icons", which taps into 11 cities (Chicago, Charlotte, Atlanta, Cleveland, Detroit, Houston, Philadelphia, St. Louis, Miami, New York City and Washington, DC) and investigates heavy-hitting artists in those markets. Onlookers can vote for Judah to appear on stage with the televised "Rising Icons" on the September 5th BET Networks Special.

Judah is one of 3 artists, including music affiliate Tabi Bonney, to be selected as a Local Rising Icon for Washington, DC.

Links:
Complex Magazine: http://www.complex.com/index
Grey Goose Local Rising Icon Online Article: http://www.complex.com/GREYGOOSE/Local-Market-Rising-Icons/Washington-DC/Judah July 14, 2009 press release "Grey Goose Toasts BET's 'Rising Icons': http://www.brandweek.com/bw/content_display/news-and-features/packaged-goods/e3i1a3369487512024de452300db9b349c7
Judah's Myspace Page: http://www.myspace.com/judahbeats
Only For the DMV Lifestyle site: http://www.forthedmvonly.blogspot.com
Strange Music Twitter Page: http://www.twitter.com/strangemusic202

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19 July 2009

2DopeBoyz.com features M1 Platoon's "So Fly" on THE WRAP UP



2DopeBoyz.com features M1 Platoon's "So Fly"
on THE WRAP UP

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(July 19, 2009)- With the Generation NEXT tour making its 2nd stop in Atlanta, rising DMV act, M1 Platoon, is making certain that "So Fly" is consistently thumping in the ears of listeners all over.

Thanks to 2dopeboyz.com, "So Fly" (produced by Vaughn Garcia) is listed on The Wrap Up Vol. 7 mixed by DJ Slimm among major talents such as Ghostface, Raekwon, Crooked I, Cam'ron, T.I., Ill Bill and many more.

Also showcased on the mixtape are Carlitta Durand, the Reservoir Dogs (Rapper Big Pooh x Joe Scudda x Chaundon x Jozeemo) and members of the Foreign Exchange, all in whom which M1 Platoon carry some musical affiliation.

M1 Platoon will perform alongside Carlitta Durand and the Fat Snacks band on Thursday, July 23rd at D'Jangos Nite Club (495 Peachtree St, Atlanta). Special invited guest: iman.williams.

Links:
DJ Slimm podomatic site: http://djslimm.podomatic.com/
Carlitta Durand Myspace page: http://www.myspace.com/missdurand
iman.williams Reverb Nation page: http://www.reverbnation.com/imanbwilliams


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17 July 2009

Generation NEXT Announces Lyriciss and Iman Williams



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Generation NEXT Announces Lyriciss and Iman Williams
Hard-hitting acts keep Generation NEXT tour highly anticipated among underground artist

Raw hip-hop and the sweet essence of soul play the vital instruments of the Generation NEXT tour. And as life would have it, DC and ATL delivered on the beat.

Lyriciss, one of the DMV's most elite and relevant hip-hop artist, joins the cast of the Generation NEXT tour on August 26th at Dakota Lounge in Washington, DC. Hailed consistently by many credible music blogs such as 2dopeboyz.com and illroots.com, Lyriciss makes a definite impression on those who respect true lyrical genius.
Peep this super track by Lyriciss featuring Proverb titled "Faders" (produced by Equinox Professionals). For more music and show information, Lyriciss can be found on ReverbNation.

Travel a little further south and we introduce iman.williams. She will spark the upcoming Generation NEXT show at D'jangos in Atlanta on July 23rd. Warm and eclectic, she delivers that good-good easy vibe matched with funky experimentations of live band instrumentals.

Be moved by the earth-angelic sound of "Fall In Love" by iman.williams. For more music and show information, iman.williams can be found on various sites, including ReverbNation.

New York, you got next! Represent fully on July 31st as D Black and Front Page make their mark on the Generation Next Tour in Brooklyn. Styles and styles between both artist, this show is sure to be one of the most monstrous hip-hop shows on the underground circuit yet.
Click here for more on D Black.
Find more on Front Page here.

GENERATION NEXT 2009 SCHEDULE


JULY 23RD 2009

DJANGOS

495 PEACHTREE ST NE

ATLANTA, GA 30308


PERFORMING LIVE: CARLITTA DURAND, M1 PLATOON, & FAT SNACKS...ALSO PERFORMING: IMAN WILLIAMS

****21+: $7

****18+: $10

Show starts at 8pm


JULY 31ST 2009

EUROPA NIGHT CLUB

98 MESEROLE AVE
BROOKLYN, NY 11222


PERFORMING LIVE: CARLITTA DURAND, M1 PLATOON, & FAT SNACKS FEAT. NY'S OWN DJ PRINCE...ALSO PERFORMING: FSR (FILM SKOOL REJEKTS), D BLACK, FRONT PAGE

****21+: $10

Show starts at 9pm


AUGUST 8TH 2009

EXPO NIGHTCLUB

1928 9th ST NW

WASHINGTON, DC


PERFORMING LIVE: CARLITTA DURAND, M1 PLATOON, & FAT SNACKS...ALSO PERFORMING: G5 CLIVE

****21+: $8

Show starts at 8pm


******NEW SHOW DATE!!!!****
AUGUST 26TH 2009

DAKOTA LOUNGE

WASHINGTON, DC


PERFORMING LIVE: CARLITTA DURAND, M1 PLATOON, & FAT SNACKS...ALSO PERFORMING: LYRICISS

****21+: $7

Show starts at 9pm


For more details about show dates and booking, please contact Joanna Hernandez (joannarh@gmail.com, 301.408.9032)


For more information about publicity and promotion, please contact Sasha Vann (sasha.vann@gmail.com, 919.949.0206)


Links:
Lyriciss ReverbNation page: http://www.reverbnation.com/Lyriciss
myspace.com/theimanwilliamsproject
reverbnation.com/imanwilliams
facebook.com/imanisnotfaux
imanisnotfaux.wordpress.com
bamalovesoul.com
D Black Musician page: http://www.myspace.com/immaproblem
Front Page musician page: http://www.myspace.com/whosfrontpage

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12 July 2009

M1 Platoon breaking bread...

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04 July 2009

Generation NEXT tour!! New Acts!! New show dates!!





(July 4th)- It can't be mistaken that the future is now! Tomorrow's musicians want the world and they are here. A collective of up and coming artists make up Generation NEXT, which features a talented array of hip-hop, r&b, funk, soul, jazz and experimental sounds that envelop the ear of real music lovers.


DMV natives M1 Platoon teamed up with Carlitta Durand and Fat Snacks as the headlining acts while special guests accompanying the tour include , D Black, Front Page, FSR, G5 Clive, and Phocuz.


With shows scheduled in Chapel Hill, DC, Atlanta and Brooklyn, artist participating in the Generation NEXT tour looks to extend their musical outreach to cities along the east coast and beyond.


For more details about show dates and booking, please contact Joanna Hernandez (joannarh@gmail.com, 301.408.9032)


For more information about publicity and promotion, please contact Sasha Vann (sasha.vann@gmail.com, 919.949.0206)

GENERATION NEXT 2009 SCHEDULE

JULY 11TH 2009

PLAYERS

159 1/2 E. FRANKLIN ST.

CHAPEL HILL, NC 27514

PERFORMING LIVE: CARLITTA DURAND, M1 PLATOON, & FAT SNACKS....ALSO PERFORMING: PHOCUZ

****21+: $7

****18+: $10

Show starts at 8pm


JULY 23RD 2009

DJANGOS

495 PEACHTREE ST NE

ATLANTA, GA 30308


PERFORMING LIVE: CARLITTA DURAND, M1 PLATOON, & FAT SNACKS...ALSO PERFORMIng: special invited guest

****21+: $7

****18+: $10

Show starts at 8pm


JULY 31ST 2009

EUROPA NIGHT CLUB

98 MESEROLE AVE
BROOKLYN, NY 11222


PERFORMING LIVE: CARLITTA DURAND, M1 PLATOON, & FAT SNACKS FEAT. NY'S OWN DJ PRINCE...ALSO PERFORMING: FSR (FILM SKOOL REJEKTS), D BLACK, FRONT PAGE

****21+: $10

Show starts at 9pm


AUGUST 8TH 2009

EXPO NIGHTCLUB

1928 9th ST NW

WASHINGTON, DC


PERFORMING LIVE: CARLITTA DURAND, M1 PLATOON, & FAT SNACKS...ALSO PERFORMING: G5 CLIVE

****21+: $8

Show starts at 8pm


******NEW SHOW DATE!!!!****
AUGUST 30TH 2009

DAKOTA LOUNGE

WASHINGTON, DC


PERFORMING LIVE: CARLITTA DURAND, M1 PLATOON, & FAT SNACKS...ALSO PERFORMING: SPECIAL INVITED GUEST

****21+: $7

Show starts at 9pm



Links: M1 Platoon press kit: http://www.sonicbids.com/M1Platoon

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