The Nillaz -”It Is What It Is”
June 16, 2011 by Olivia Dikambi
Filed under Hip Hop
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The Nillaz, is a Hip Hop band from Brooklyn, New York. The band is composed of Java (Vocals) , Ill-on (Vocals) , Ethos (Guitar), Kevvy Kev (Drums), Chris Strange (Key Boards), and Bass Mon (Bass).
The New York Times recognized “The Nillaz’ mix of hip-hop and fast-paced funk guitar may achieve nationwide popularity”; while The Daily News recognized them as an “upcoming sensation, bringing their hybrid of hip-hop and heavy rock””
Listen to “It Is What It Is”
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Rap Rocks [NYC]: White House Band, Mickey Factz Live at Webster Hall on July 7th, 2011
June 16, 2011 by Olivia Dikambi
Filed under Hip Hop
What: “Rap Rocks” [NYC]
Performances by: The White House Band, Mickey Factz, Rocky Business, Nyle Vs. The Naysayers, Mahogany, Ra The MC
When: July 7th, 2011
Where: Studio at Webster Hall, 125 East 11st, NY
Time: Doors open at 8:30 pm
Admission: $10 in adv, $12 at the doors
Media Rsvp: olivia@iampragency.com
White House Band Heads South to A3C Festival
June 16, 2011 by Olivia Dikambi
Filed under Hip Hop
The Only official member of The White House Band
Urban Rock band, White House Band (Cap City Records) is pleased to announce its participation in the 7th annual A3C Festival, the largest Hip Hop festival in the Southeast. The festival will take place October 6, 7, and 8 2011 at the Masquerade in Atlanta, GA.
This represents a big milestone in the band’s career, as it will be the 3rd festival the band is involved in, with appearances also scheduled for the CMJ 2011 and SXSW 2012.
“It feels good to be involved in bigger and bigger shows!”, says Beats. “I’m looking forward to sharing the stage with incredible artists and getting to perform in the southeast!”
The White House Band brings its own personal touch to Hip Hop by mixing it with Blues, and Rock.
Check out the latest “Music Video Wasup” : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5OuZy2PcE5k
Summer Heat: J-Perry “Starin at your body”
June 16, 2011 by Olivia Dikambi
Filed under Dance/Electronica, Hip Hop, R&B
Suave, and smooth, R&B/Pop singer/ songwriter J-Perry (Baoli Records) teamed up with producer Power Surge( Flo’Rida, Trick Daddy, DJ Khaled) to record his single “Starin’ At Your Body” Feat Black Dada (Universal Republic) and Mikaben. The song is the debut single off his upcoming LP “Holdin’ On”, which set to be released in the fall of 2011. J-Perry is an artist whose music has the necessary potential for a major breakthrough.
Listen to the hit single: \”Starin at your body\”
Rav. P Signs with I AM PR Agency
May 23, 2011 by Olivia Dikambi
Filed under Hip Hop
Rav.P selects I AM PR Agency as his agency of record. I AM PR Agency will handle Rav. P’s public & media relations. Who is Rav. P? Bouncing around many citys of Essex county, New Jersey Hip Hop artist Rav.P has been on both sides of the fence. He has seen his fair share of the street life living in the Oranges, but received a Montclair High education. Starting off on the production side, he has produced for many local artists around NY,NJ,VA, MD and Canada under the name Raviness Productions. Rav. P also goes by many aliases, including Passport Rav, representing the key piece to traveling beyond your means. This is the mindset he started to have when he experienced a laid off in Corporate America; a pivotal moment in his life, where he felt it was time for him to follow his dreams and release music with a message into the hip hop culture.
His latest project “Unemployment Check” was meant to prove one can take a negative situation and make it a positive one with will power and dedication. Rav. P displays his life in a visual story telling fashion. He is currently gearing to release “Unemployment Check” Tier 2.
REAL Live Network Presents The Main Event “Women of Hip Hop”
May 23, 2011 by Olivia Dikambi
Filed under Hip Hop
REAL Live Network Presents The Main Event “Women of Hip Hop”. The event will take place on May 25th, 2011 at Club Pyramid, which is located on 101 Ave A between 6th and 7th St in New York City. Music Mystro will be on the 1 and 2s.
Live performances by Lady Lucky, Hedonis Da Amazon, Sonya Blade, Mala Reignz, Mack Mama, Lace Stonze, Rain, J E Wellz, Jimmii Montana, and Baige Marie. Doors will promptly open at 8pm, while the show will start at 9:30pm.
This event is sponsored by: WhyIAmNotOnthe Radio.com, Street Market Radio, Ikons Magazine, FeedTheLocals.com, MaadManagement.com, HoodLifeMedia, iGrind.biz, Bhramma bull Prod.
What: The Main Event “Women of Hip Hop”
When: May 25, 2011
Where: Club Pyramid, 101 Avenue A Between 6th & 7th Street
Time: Doors open at 8 pm, showtime: 9:30 pm
Rap Rocks [NYC] Returns on July 7th, 2011 with White House Band & Mickey Factz
May 23, 2011 by Olivia Dikambi
Filed under Hip Hop
I AM PR Agency & WHB Promotions present “Rap Rocks”, the critically acclaimed event will return to the studio at Webster Hall in New York City on July 7th with a brand new line-up including: The White House Band (Cap City Records); Mickey Factz (Battery/ Jive Records); Rocky Business (Babygrande Records); Ra The MC (Studio 43); Nyle Vs The Naysayers; Tunde Olaniran; and Mahogany. Doors will open promptly at 8:30pm. There is a $12 admission fee. This is an event not to be missed! Studio at Webster Hall is located at 125 East 11st.
Media Rsvp: olivia@iampragency.com
What: “Rap Rocks” [NYC]
Performances by: The White House Band, Mickey Factz, Rocky Business, Nyle Vs. The Naysayers, Mahogany, Ra The MC
When: July 7th, 2011
Where: Studio at Webster Hall, 125 East 11st, NY
Time: Doors open at 8:30 pm
Admission: $10 in adv, $12 at the doors
About Rap Rocks
Founded by I AM PR Agency and The White House Band in October 2010, Rap Rocks is the premiere destination to celebrate everything Hip Hop, Rock and featuring performances from Rap-Rock bands. The mission is to create a huge movement that unifies people of all walks of life to enjoy a night of great music. Rap Rocks is more than a show, it’s a community and it includes some of the best acts a city has to offer! Rap Rocks was previously held in NYC, DC, Texas and Boston. The event was mentioned on major media outlets such as: Fox 7 News, The Source and more. Past Celebrities in attendance include Zoe Kravitz and Matt Bonner (San Antonio Spurs).
Award Winning Marketing Strategist Chasson Gracie Shares Management Tips
May 23, 2011 by Olivia Dikambi
Filed under Uncategorized
In a recent interview with the online media outlet Brain of BMW, Chasson Gracie, CEO of Gracie Management, shared a few management tips. Chasson, who brings nearly a decade of strategic marketing experience, discussed his process for creating a strategy for a client; whether or not psychology goes into the marketing process; and he also discussed the myths and misconceptions of marketing.
Excerpt: {Brain} What advise can you give to an aspiring marketing exec?
[CHASSON]: First, make sure to surround yourself with good, smart people. The biggest mistake an aspiring executive can make is to surround himself/herself with people who are not as well-educated and well-versed, because you will never grow. Second, make sure to keep yourself curious and stimulated by the world. Once you start to lose that creativity, many other things will slip away, too. Third, study those case studies!
The interview is available in full via: http://www.brainofbmw.com/2011/05/chassongracieint/
Links:
www.graciemgt.com
www.twitter.com/Graciemgt
About Gracie Management
Gracie Management is an NYC-based strategic & creative music management and marketing company run by award-winning marketing strategist Chasson Gracie. Gracie Management searches for artists, labels and other creative types out there who love to do something left-field and are looking for a creative, but also a strategic approach to take their careers to the next stage. Gracie Management also has its Music Anthropologist Program, which consist of individuals across the globe who keep track of the latest trends and insights as they relate to music and music consumption in their regions. Gracie Management also has a consultancy division to act as a strategic partner, being responsible for branding and research.
Die Pretty Signs with I AM PR Agency
May 23, 2011 by Olivia Dikambi
Filed under Rock
Die Pretty, a Brooklyn-based alternative/punk rock band, recently selected I AM PR Agency as its agency of record. I AM PR Agency will supervise its branding initiatives, and handle its public & media relations.
Die Pretty is composed of Sarah Orloff (Lead/ Vocals), Salvatore “Skip” Leo (Guitar/ Vocals), Tommy Cai (Guitar), and Angelo Merendino (Drums). The band released its full length album “Bittersweet” via Unconform Records out of Frankfurt, Germany in February 2009. With great reviews coming out of Europe, a global release on iTunes, Die Pretty quickly started to gain a fan base overseas. Soon after, Die Pretty went back into the studio with producer/engineer Oliver Straus (Matt and Kim, All Time Low, Cobra Starship, All American Rejects) at Mission Sound Studios in Williamsburg (Brooklyn) to work on new material.
In November 2010, Die Pretty signed a distribution deal with Big Time Entertainment, and through InGroove. The band is currently promoting their newest EP “Battle Over Brooklyn” and gearing to announce new performing dates.
Die Pretty’s musical influences include: AFI, Green Day, Johnny Cash, The Clash,Social Distortion, Suicide Machines, Pennywise, NOFX, Rancid, Goldfinger, The Offspring, No Doubt, Misfits.
Links:
www.dieprettymusic.com
www.Twitter.com/dieprettynyc
www.Facebook: Die Pretty
http://www.youtube.com/user/DiePrettynyc
For media inquiries, contact Olivia Dikambi via olivia@iampragency.com
Spotlight: Chasson Gracie, CEO of Gracie Management
April 21, 2011 by Olivia Dikambi
Filed under Press
Chasson Gracie, a New York native, is the President and CEO of Gracie Management. He brings nearly a decade of strategic marketing experience, having worked with powerhouse marketing communication firms, and a Master of Science (M.S.) in which he honed his strong statistical analysis abilities. Chasson earned his Bachelor of Arts (B.A) in History with Honors from Brooklyn College and a Master of Science (M.S.) in Public Policy Analysis and Management, concentrating in Urban Policy and Quantitative Methods, from the New School University. He became one of the strategic and research leads for the 2010 Census Campaign at the ad agency he was working at.
In January 2010, Chasson Gracie followed his passion for music and became a music manager and marketing specialist. He currently represents 2 bands: Lucinda Black Bear, Extra Arms (USVS), and a Film Composer Ponzy. Chasson brings a keen understanding of music, the current musical landscape and technology.
Visit him via www.graciemgt.com
Twitter.com/graciemgt
Facebook: Gracie Management
