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PHILLYFEST, THE PREMIER EVENT OF THE SPRING @JIMMYDASAINT1 @TheHypeMagazine

Posted: April 8, 2013 by jdobypr in Events
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Jimmy Da Saint Presents PhillyFest 2013

PhillyFest 2013…the hottest concert of the Spring!

Coming your way April 13th 2012, the biggest concert of the Spring…get the season started off right with the all-star lineup of the one and only Phillyfest 2013!

courtesy of  The Hype Magazine

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Grammy Foundation Announces Grammy Camp 2013

Posted: March 11, 2013 by jdobypr in Awards, Events
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The Grammy Foundation® Announces Grammy Camp® To Be Held In Los Angeles And New York In Summer 2013 (via PR Newswire)

Camp Will Feature Performance Tracks And New Multimedia And Music Business Tracks Financial Assistance Available For Qualified Applicants — Deadline To Apply Is March 31, 2013 Download image SANTA MONICA, Calif., March 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — The GRAMMY Foundation®(www.grammyfoundation.org) today…

Snoop Dogg live in Bangkok - 2013

Posted: February 26, 2013 by jdobypr in Music, Hip Hop, News, Events
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Reblogged from Paul Lukin :

  Exclusive behind the scenes and concert photo journal of Snoop Dogg at the 2013 "Together Festival" in Bangkok Thailand by photo journalist Paul Lukin.  
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Joint One Radio returns to Monday through Friday format @JointOne

Posted: December 30, 2012 by jdobypr in #DJ, @JointOne, Hip Hop, Internet Radio, Japanese Urban Radio, Joint One, Joint One Radio, Media, Music, News, Radio
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Joint One Radio (Tokyo) returns with new format for 2013

Returning to live streaming on December 31, 2012, via their own portal, Joint One Radio brings its’ listeners a fresh format directly from the Joint One studio.  This new format will increase global exposure to both major and independent artists alike.  For 13 years, Joint One has held the number one spot in Asia for urban music.

Joint One is a multi-national company with offices in the Los Angeles area and broadcasting from Tokyo.  Directly responsible for breaking many Western artists and music personalities in the Asian market, often before Western radio is playing the project, Joint One under the leadership of DJ Joey Slick, has developed a reputation as the go-to crew to get your music into Asia.

DJ Joey Slick, was sought out in 2000 to showcase his skills to Tokyo as part of J-Wave 81.3 FM, successfully adding Joint One Radio on INTERFM 76.1 in 2001, among other outlets to the show’s portfolio. Now in 2013 with over 2200+ episodes, Joey Slick and Joint One are ready to give their loyal fans more!

Joint One Radio, which reaches millions of listeners via Tokyo, will continue its’ Saturday show exclusively on INTERFM 76.1, however growth of the show has spurred the forward movement to a Joint One exclusive portal returning their weekday shows from their own studios which can be heard worldwide on the internet and mobile devices.

Joint One’s new format is themed:  “Major Mondays” showcasing major label artists in the mix; “Tasty Tuesdays” collaborating underground Hip Hop with Reggae & Dancehall joints; “Wet Joint Wednesdays” featuring past & present R&B joints; “Throwback Thursdays” bringing back classic joints in the mix and “Fat Joint Fridays” spinning the greatest hits! (Music courtesy of the Joint One Record Pool Los Angeles).

Development of the Joint One brand continues to expand, fueled and driven by the global success of the radio show and record pool.  Stay tuned for more Joint One major news and specials through www.jointone.com, www.facebook.com/jointoneradio & www.twitter.com/jointone as 2013 unfolds.

Joint One Radio staff and crew invite you to bring in the New Year with the one of a kind sounds of DJ Joey Slick and the whole crew, December 31 (Tokyo Time) as they bring in a brand new era providing hot new music and world premieres introducing top quality music from around the globe!

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Live Performance: Glasses Malone via HustleTV and @DJHustle

Posted: December 28, 2012 by jdobypr in #DJ, DJs, Hip Hop, Music, News
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DJ Hustle is one of the most prolific DJ personalities from the West Coast.  With multiple appearances in music videos and national commercials, his face will soon be on of those you will recognize on sight.  DJ Hustle and his HustleTV program brings his viewer exclusive access to some of the biggest names in the the music world.  HustleTV is one of the must stop-ins for entertainment personalities when they hit the Los Angeles area.

With his new partnership with The Hype Magazine, DJ Hustle and Hustlegrind.com are creating a new dynamic in digital media for global music world.

Here is one of the 1st installments from HustleTV a live performance from West Coast next to blow Glasses Malone:

Get more information on DJ Hustle at HustleGrind.com and check him out via The Hype Magazine in the December issue series.

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Ed Sheeran to Tour With Taylor Swift

Posted: October 31, 2012 by jdobypr in Events, Music, News
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Ed Sheeran - Hovefestivalen 2012

Ed Sheeran – Hovefestivalen 2012 (Photo credit: NRK P3)

Acclaimed British Singer/Songwriter Named Special Guest on Hugely Anticipated “The RED Tour”; North American Trek Begins March 13th in Omaha

NEW YORK, NY–(Marketwire – October 31, 2012) – Elektra recording artist Ed Sheeran has announced plans to support Taylor Swift as a special guest on her hugely anticipated “The RED Tour.” The North American dates get underway March 13th in Omaha, Nebraska, and then continue through mid-September (see below itinerary). Sheeran co-wrote and recorded the song “Everything Has Changed” with Swift for her new album, “RED” — the song has already reached #1 on the iTunes “Top Singles” chart.

“Taylor is one of the most talented and driven artists I’ve had the pleasure of meeting,” says Sheeran. “It’s been amazing to collaborate with her and going on tour is going to be a great experience. I can’t wait.”

Sheeran’s own debut single, “The A Team,” is currently climbing the radio charts, up to #23 at CHR/Pop and nearing the top 10 at Hot AC. The song has already gone to #2 at Triple A radio, while its companion music video has garnered more than 46 million views on YouTube ( http://bit.ly/agKW6r ). “The A Team” is featured on Sheeran’s acclaimed, debut full length “+”, which entered the Soundscan/Billboard 200 at #5 upon its U.S. release this past summer. This fall saw Sheeran sell out every date on his first-ever headlining tour of North America.

21-year-old singer/songwriter Ed Sheeran has become one of the biggest musical success stories in the UK over the past year. His debut single, “The A Team,” was Britain’s highest charting, biggest selling debut single of 2011, and was soon followed by Sheeran’s debut album “+”, which entered the UK Album chart at #1 upon its September 2011 release and has since been certified 5x-platinum. A two-time winner at the 2012 BRIT Awards (in the categories for “British Male Solo Artist” and “British Breakthrough Act”), Sheeran capped his summer with a memorable performance of Pink Floyd’s “Wish You Were Here” — alongside Pink Floyd’s Nick Mason, Genesis’ Mike Rutherford, and Richard Jones of The Feeling — at the London 2012 Summer Olympics Closing Ceremony.

For up-to-the-minute news and information, see www.edsheeran.com, www.twitter.com/EdSheeran,www.facebook.com/EdSheeranMusic and www.elektrarecords.com.

(TOUR ITINERARY BELOW)

ED SHEERAN
Tour Dates 2013
(“The RED Tour” supporting Taylor Swift)

MARCH

13       Omaha, NE          
14       Omaha, NE          
18       St. Louis, MO      
19       St. Louis, MO      
22       Charlotte, NC      
23       Columbia, SC       
27       Newark, NJ         
28       Newark, NJ         
29       Newark, NJ         

APRIL                       
10       Miami, FL          
11       Orlando, FL        
12       Orlando, FL        
18       Atlanta, GA        
19       Atlanta, GA        
20       Tampa, FL          
25       Cleveland, OH      
26       Indianapolis, IN   
27       Lexington, KY      

MAY                         
4        Detroit, MI        
7        Louisville, KY     
8        Columbus, OH       
11       Washington, DC     
12       Washington, DC     
16       Houston, TX        
21       Austin, TX         
22       San Antonio, TX    
25       Dallas, TX         
28       Glendale, AZ       
29       Glendale, AZ       

JUNE                        
1        Salt Lake City, UT 
2        Denver, CO         
15       Toronto, ON        
22       Winnipeg, MB       
29       Vancouver, BC      

JULY                        
6        Pittsburgh, PA     
20       Philadelphia, PA   
27       Foxboro, MA        

AUGUST                      
1        Des Moines, IA     
2        Kansas City, MO    
3        Kansas City, MO    
6        Wichita, KS        
7        Tulsa, OK          
10       Chicago, IL        
15       San Diego, CA      
19       Los Angeles, CA    
20       Los Angeles, CA    
27       Sacramento, CA     
30       Portland, OR       
31       Tacoma, WA         

SEPTEMBER                   
6        Fargo, ND          
7        St. Paul, MN       
8        St. Paul, MN       
12       Greensboro, NC     
13       Raleigh, NC        
14       Charlottesville, VA
19       Nashville, TN      
20       Nashville, TN      
21       Nashville, TN
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Multi-Platinum Icons KISS Release The Casablanca Singles 1974-1982

Posted: October 31, 2012 by jdobypr in Music, News
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English: Bill Aucoin, Peter Criss, Gene Simmon...

English: Bill Aucoin, Peter Criss, Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley, Ace Frehley, Joyce, Neil Bogart (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Magnificent Limited Edition Box Sets of Band’s 29 Singles on Legendary Casablanca Label

Available December 4

LOS ANGELES, CA–(Marketwire – October 31, 2012) - Rock legends KISS were the first signing to the late Neil Bogart‘s newly formed Casablanca Records label after he saw and recognized their talent and showmanship during their spectacular performance at a showcase concert at New York City’s Le Tang’s Ballet Studio in 1973, offering them a contract on the spot. Now, KISS celebrates their 40th anniversary in 2013 having broken box-office records set by The Beatles and Elvis, more than 28 U.S. gold albums — the most gold records for any American rock band — 40 million sales in the U.S. and a total exceeding 100 million worldwide.

In their early years, KISS released a total of 29 singles on seven-inch 45 RPM records for the Casablanca label. These were available for sale to the public, used for commercial radio airplay and to promote album sales. Many of these singles had entirely different mixes, edits and material that didn’t appear on their vinyl albums. Now for the first time, these musical snapshots of KISS’ formative years, which have never been available in a commemorative singles edition, will be released in two box-set configurations entitled The Casablanca Singles 1974-1982, on Dec. 4 from Mercury/Casablanca/UMe:

29 Seven-inch vinyl (Limited Edition available direct to consumer via www.universalmusicenterprises.com/select)
29 CDs (available through all retail outlets)

In typical KISS fashion, these are no ordinary boxes. The sets are housed in a beautiful die-cut shadow box with a limited edition, etched silver metal plate and ribbon-pull magnetic closure, custom KISS 45s box with 26 collectible picture sleeves from original single releases around the world, including Japan, Germany, Holland, Spain and Britain. The vinyl collection also features singles from all four solo albums in purple, blue, red and green vinyl with a picture sleeve representing each individual member as originally released in the U.K. Both sets include a booklet which tracks the genesis and chart history of each single represented in the package and four individual KISS masks.

The Casablanca Singles 1974-1982 covers KISS’ remarkable eight-year stay on Bogart’s label, from their very first single “Nothin’ to Lose” b/w “Love Theme from KISS,” from their self-titled debut, to their very first charted 45, “Kissin’ Time.” The band’s subsequent string of hits included Dressed to Kill’s live version of “Rock and Roll All Nite” (No. 12 on Billboard’s Hot 100), Destroyer’s “Shout It Out Loud” (No. 31) and the Top 10 ballad “Beth,” Rock and Roll Over’s “Hard Luck Woman” (No. 15) and “Calling Dr. Love” (No. 16), Love Gun’s “Christeen Sixteen” (No. 25), Ace Frehley’s solo hit, “New York Groove” (No. 13) and Dynasty’s “I Was Made for Lovin’ You” (No. 11).

“Even I haven’t heard some of this stuff, but this is all part of our master plan to celebrate KISS at this milestone in our careers,” says Gene Simmons. “This box set represents us at the very beginning of our career, and documents the band’s early success and subsequent growth.”

Adds Paul Stanley: “This collection is meant for the true KISS aficionado. The packaging really captures the development of both our music and image at a very crucial period in the band’s history.”

The special set comes out after the release of Monster, their 20th studio album. Showing the band at the top of its game, Monster embodies all that is KISS and the music that first inspired them to pick up their guitars and flame-throwers and don makeup to entertain millions. Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley, with longtime members guitarist Tommy Thayer and drummer Eric Singer, return stronger than ever with their new album to continue the legacy of the spectacular larger-than-life extravaganza known as KISS.

More info at www.universalmusicenterprises.com/select

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STAR OF TELEVISION’S IN LIVING COLOR, HISTORYMAKER AND FAMU GRADUATE TO BE HONORED IN ATLANTA BEFORE HONORING OTHERS AT HER CHICAGO BIRTHDAY BENEFIT

Posted: September 26, 2012 by jdobypr in Events, News
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Los Angeles, CA (BlackNews.com) — Actress T’Keyah Crystal Keymáh will be inducted into the National Black College Alumni Hall of Fame on Saturday, September 29, 2012 during the organization’s 26th Annual Weekend Conference in Atlanta, GA. Other 2012 honorees include Floyd Gordon (Arts), Michael Straham (Athletics), John Funny (Business), Dr. Velma Speight-Buford, Rev. Dr. Shirley Ann Caesar, and Dr. Arthur E. Thomas (Lifetime Achievement). Past Entertainment inductees, include Leontyne Price, Roscoe Lee Browne, Nancy Wilson and Oprah Winfrey. “It is humbling” Keymáh says, “to be in such company.”

On Friday, September 28, 2012, Keymáh will once again join more than one hundred fellow HistoryMakers across the country for the third annual Back-to-School with the HistoryMakers event. In 2010, she spoke at Pearl Cohn High School in Nashville and last year, at her alma mater, St. Sabina Academy in Chicago. This year, she looks forward to speaking at Atlanta’s Coretta Scott King Young Women’s Leadership Academy.

The Atlanta trip is a break from rehearsals for the ever youthful Chicago native’s 50th birthday celebration of song, dance, poetry, drama and comedy, in An Evening with T’Keyah Crystal Keymáh & Friends. This extravaganza will be held on Saturday, October 13, 2012 at St. Sabina Academy, 7801 S. Throop St. in Chicago. Show time is 8:00 p.m. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. A fundraiser for the school, the event will also recognize four other organizations working to promoting peace and productivity in the south side neighborhoods where the performer was raised. Among those joining her on stage: Broadway performer Bryan C. Jones, funny man Tim P.M., the Najwa Dance Corps, Clarence Boykins and The Cool School, Inc., and more. There will be raffles, items for sale, dancing and a few surprises.

Tickets are $25 in advance, $35 at the door. Visit http://keymahbirthdaybenefit.brownpapertickets.com for more information, or call (800) 848-3006.

“I can’t think of a better way to celebrate this milestone birthday than to be in my hometown performing on one of my very first stages, raising money for my school and community, being a part of the peace process and hanging out with family and friends!”

Keymáh is known worldwide as a series regular on Fox’s Emmy Award-winning In Living Color, CBS’ hit, COSBY, and Disney’s That’s So Raven. Keymáh’s stage performances have included Love Letters (w/ David Alan Grier); her acclaimed one-woman show, Some of My Best Friends; the Moscow production of John Henry Redwood’s drama, The Old Settler; August Wilson’s Piano Lesson; and T’Keyah Live…Mostly. Keymáh directed the world premiere of the stage production Route 66: Finding Nat King Cole, and served with actor Lamman Rucker as Celebrity Co-Chair, of the 2011 National Black Theatre Festival.

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54TH ANNUAL GRAMMY AWARDS® RECEIVES SIX EMMY® AWARD NOMINATIONS

Posted: July 19, 2012 by jdobypr in Awards, Grammy News, News
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Grammy Award (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Telecast Recognized For Outstanding Special Class Program, 
Outstanding Art Direction, Outstanding Directing, Outstanding Lighting Design,
Outstanding Sound Mixing, and Outstanding Technical Direction 
SANTA MONICA, Calif. (July 19, 2012) — The 54th Annual GRAMMY Awards® telecast has received six Emmy® Award nominations, the most ever in one year for a GRAMMY®telecast, in recognition of outstanding production and directing excellence. Nominations were announced today by the Television Academy at the Leonard H. Goldenson Theatre in North Hollywood, Calif. Including today’s nominations, the GRAMMY Awards have been nominated 31 times for production excellence, and a total of 33 times overall. The 64th Primetime Emmy Awards will air live from Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE in Los Angeles on Sunday, Sept. 23.
The six GRAMMY Awardtelecast nominations are for:

  • Outstanding Special Class Programs
  • Outstanding Art Direction For Variety Or Nonfiction Programming
  • Outstanding Directing For A Variety Special
  • Outstanding Lighting Design/Lighting Direction For A Variety Special
  • Outstanding Sound Mixing For A Variety Series Or Special
  • Outstanding Technical Direction, Camerawork, Video Control For A Miniseries, Movie Or A Special

“As one of our most successful telecasts in GRAMMY history, the 54th Annual GRAMMY Awards was truly a grand celebration of Music’s Biggest Night® filled with many special GRAMMY moments that recognized a number of extraordinary and talented artists,” said Neil Portnow, President/CEO of The Recording Academy®. “This was a remarkable year that presented unique challenges, which were met with swift action and creativity by our dynamic and first-rate production teams at AEG Ehrlich Ventures and John Cossette Productions, who every year help raise the bar for our telecast. We congratulate them and our superb director, Louis J. Horvitz, on being recognized by the Television Academy for production and direction excellence, and we continue to be grateful for our partnerships with our friends at CBS and STAPLES Center.”

The 54th Annual GRAMMY Awards were produced by John Cossette Productions and AEG Ehrlich Ventures for The Recording Academy. Ken Ehrlich was executive producer, and Louis J. Horvitz was the director. David Wild and Ken Ehrlich were the writers.

The individuals nominated in each category are eligible for the awards. A detailed list of nominees follows:
Outstanding Special Class Programs
CBS
AEG Ehrlich Ventures, LLC and John Cossette Productions, Inc.
Outstanding Art Direction For Variety Or Nonfiction Programming
Brian Stonestreet, Production Designer; Alana Billingsley, Art Director; Matt Steinbrenner, Art Director
Outstanding Directing For A Variety Special 
Louis J. Horvitz, Director
Outstanding Lighting Design/Lighting Direction For A Variety Special
Robert A. Dickinson, Lighting Designer; Jon Kusner, Lighting Director; Travis Hagenbuch,Lighting Director; Andy O’Reilly, Lighting Director
Outstanding Sound Mixing For A Variety Series Or Special 
Thomas Holmes, Broadcast Production Mixer; John Harris, Broadcast Music Mixer; Eric Schilling, Broadcast Music Mixer; Paul Sandweiss, Package Mixer; Eric Johnston, Playback Mixer; Mikael Stewart, House Production Mixer; Ron Reaves, House Music Mixer; Tom Pesa,Stage Mixer; Michael Parker, Stage Mixer; Pablo Munguia, Playback Mixer; Bob Lamasney,Audience Supplemental Mixer
Outstanding Technical Direction, Camerawork, Video Control For A Miniseries, Movie Or A Special
John B. Field, Technical Director; Eric Becker, Technical Director; Kenneth Shapiro, Technical Director; Ted Ashton, Camera; Danny Bonilla, Camera; Manny Bonilla, Camera; Dave Eastwood, Camera; Randy Gomez, Camera; Dean Hall, Camera; Larry Heider, Camera; Marc Hunter, Camera; Dave Levisohn, Camera; Steve Martyniuk, Camera; Rob Palmer, Camera; David Plakos, Camera; Hector Ramirez, Camera; Brian Reason, Camera; John Repczynski,Camera; Kris Wilson, Camera; Easter Xua, Camera; Keith Winikoff, Video Control; Guy Jones, Video Control

Established in 1957, The Recording Academy is an organization of musicians, producers, engineers and recording professionals that is dedicated to improving the cultural condition and quality of life for music and its makers. Internationally known for the GRAMMY Awards — the preeminent peer-recognized award for musical excellence and the most credible brand in music — The Recording Academy is responsible for groundbreaking professional development, cultural enrichment, advocacy, education and human services programs. The Academy continues to focus on its mission of recognizing musical excellence, advocating for the well-being of music makers and ensuring music remains an indelible part of our culture. For more information about The Academy, please visit http://www.grammy.com. For breaking news and exclusive content, follow @TheGRAMMYs on Twitter, like “The GRAMMYs” on Facebook, and join The GRAMMYs’ social communities on YouTube, Tumblr, Foursquare, GetGlue, and Instagram.

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NEW BOOK “ROOM 111″ SAYS WHAT HAPPENS IN THE INDUSTRY, STAYS IN THE INDUSTRY!

Posted: April 9, 2012 by jdobypr in News
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New Entertainment Industry Real Behind the Scenes Stories

Los Angeles, CA (BlackNews.com) — Legacy Publishing Group announces the release of their latest literary offering, Room 111, by authors Kiesah Hakeem and Michael McGrew. The book is an enthralling inside look at the challenges that an artist faces and sacrifices that they make to be successful in the music industry.

Raquan is the central focus of the story, an aspiring singer and songwriter who struggles to attain his family’s past until his brother’s untimely death. His mother succumbs to alcoholism and is forced to send him away to live with his estranged father, Renwick Taylor, a high powered music executive. While living in Renwick’s home, an opportunity surfaces when he meets Antoine Swinger and goes against his mother’s wishes to pursue a career in music. Raquan enters the world of entertainment with high hopes and dreams but gradually realizes there are extreme prices to pay to maintain his fame. He quickly learns “what happens in the industry stays in the industry.”

Co-author Michael McGrew, comments, “Room 111 should have been written years ago! Being a writer in Los Angeles I knew a story so powerful as this would manifest and thanks to my co-author, we were able to bring the darkness of the music industry to light.” Michael is the author of “My Kinda Girl”, which sold over 7000 copies independently, “Taking Losses”, contributing author of “Between the Sheets” anthology and currently working on his fourth novel “False Eyelashes”. Keep your eyes and ears open for more projects from Legacy Publishing Group.

Co-author Kiesah Hakeem, comments, “Over several months, I kept seeing blogs from an author named Michael McGrew. I was fascinated by the fact that he independently released two novels of his own, but what intrigued me even further was that he was starting an independent publishing company. I was in the process of writing a novel about the entertainment industry so I reached out to Michael McGrew and was surprised that he responded right away! We set up a phone conference and it just so happened that he was in the process of creating a book with similar ideas and content. At that point, we decided to collaborate on Room 111 and the experience has been phenomenal!”

Kiesah is the former lead singer from the family group Royalty, signed to Warner Brothers Records working with famed producers, Atlantic Star, Teddy Riley, Full Force, Jodeci and Gerald Levert. She lent her songwriting talents to several recording artists, including but not limited to, Tamia, Jessica Jerrell, Kiki Palmer, Brandy, Fabolus, Amerie, Kiesah Cole, Naz, Nick Cannon, Jay Z and the legendary Gladys Knight’s Grammy Award winning contemporary album “Greatest Love of All“. Kiesah also has film credits to her name but becoming an author is her latest endeavor.

For more information on Legacy Publishing Group, contact them at info@legacypublishinggrp.com. The authors are available for interviews, speaking engagements, and book signings.

Follow them on Twitter: @michaelmcgrew and @kisahakeem

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