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Chris Cornell of Soundgarden gives fan Arnie Sallan a HUGE surprise! @BruceSallan @aDadsPov

Posted: April 16, 2013 by jdobypr in Events, Music, Music Videos, News
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Chris Cornell of Soundgarden and Audioslave

Chris Cornell of Soundgarden and Audioslave (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

 

Chris Cornell, lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist for the group Soundgarden surprised a young fan sitting in the audience during a performance at the Roxy Theatre.  Fan Arnie Sallan, 16 years old at the time was called onstage by Cornell to accompany him on the Soundgarden song “Fell on Black Days,” written by Cornell.

The impromptu “jam session” with the young fan made it to YouTube and received thousands of views.  Young Sallan maintained his composure while rocking the stage with the mega star who said “He was on it,” to the cheering audience.  In truth, this young man by his sheer ability to maintain his cool and play along with the song (no missteps either), gained the respect of who knows how many people in the audience as well as Cornell himself.  Great song and great performance by the “trio” completed by young Sallan.

Why am I even writing about this?!  Well, we talk about mega star performers and their crappy attitudes and mistreatment of fans or simply not acknowledging the worth of the fan, quite a bit.  Yes there are some performers that forget the fan is what actually makes them huge in the first place.  THIS particular event is a shining example on HOW mega stars become so AND how they make their fans feel special.  Cornell didn’t have to speak to this young fan, didn’t have to bring him on stage and DEFINITELY didn’t have to let him jam live with him during his performance.  This was some very cool stuff and I don’t understand why none of the media outlets picked up the story…it’s a great human interest piece…great fan engagement story…a great “dream come true” story…simple as that and deserves some shine.

Lastly, it doesn’t matter that this event happened in 2010, yes three years ago, it is still one of the best examples I can find of artist engagement with their fans which we as publicists preach about to our clients on a daily basis.

Besides, Arnie Sallan held his own on stage with 2x Grammy Award winner Chris Cornell of Soundgarden, one of the seminal bands in the creation of “grunge,” isn’t that a good fan story?  Hell yes it is!

Here’s a quote about Arnie from his  dad Bruce Sallan, creator of “A Dad’s Point of View,” “…He’s a freshman at The Berklee College of Music. When he was sixteen, he talked his way on stage with his idol – Chris Cornell – at a small benefit concert at The Roxy on Sunset. I think THAT video on YouTube is what helped him get accepted to Berklee, given he had NO grades and didn’t even take the SATs! He did audition – on drums – which has become his primary instrument though now he’s playing around being a DJ. He is multi-faceted, to say the least.” Congrats Bruce on such a great young man…he’s obviously a motivated go-getter like his dad.

Check the performance video, it’s really awesome:

 

 

 

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MICROPHONEBULLY SPEAKS WITH DRIICKY GRAHAM @driickygraham @MicrophoneBully

Posted: April 8, 2013 by jdobypr in Events, MicrophoneBully
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Driicky Graham and Biz of Microphonebully.com

On Wednesday, April 3rd in New York, NY Akoo Clothing launched their Spring/Summer Collection. The unveiling of the new collection was held at the Akoo showroom and was sponsored in part by Hennessy who provided guests with variations of Hennessy cocktails all evening. The artist behind the hit song “Snapbacks & Tattoos,” Driicky Graham was also in attendance modeling the latest Akoo Collection. He also participated in an onsite photo-shoot for the brand. MicrophoneBully.com got a chance to talk to Driicky Graham about his hit single as well has his upcoming ventures.

Make sure to log onto MicrophoneBully.com for all the latest Interviews and Hip Hop News!

via INTERVIEW: MICROPHONEBULLY SPEAKS WITH DRIICKY GRAHAM | microphonebully.com.

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Sonny Seeza: It’s Sonny SeeZon! @MrSonnySeeza | The Hype Magazine 24/7 News

Posted: December 30, 2012 by jdobypr in Hip Hop, Music, Music Videos, News
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By: Todd Davis (@MuzikScribe) for The Hype Magazine

As co-founder, as well as one-third, of the South Jamaica, Queens, New York hardcore rap trio Onyx, founded by the late great Jam Master Jay, Tyrone “Sonny Seeza“Taylor may be the least visible of his more well-known fellow group-mates; Fredro Starr and Sticky Fingaz, but that by no means takes away from the fact that Sonsee’s as equally skilled as his musical brethren when it comes down to rockin’ the microphone. The HYPE recently sat down with the 41 year old emcee to discuss his past, present and, still promising, future in Hip-Hop…
First things first, it’s been well over three years since the release of your first and only solo collection,Tytanium, so where have you been and what exactly have you been up to, both personally and professionally, during this lengthy musical hiatus?
I was, at that time, not doing much music at all, really, and just wanted a little leave from the music scene. And, focus more on life, not just music. It wasn’t until I met my woman and manager, that I really found the inspiration to record again.
Although a solid set, Tytanium, basically flew under rap’s radar, at least commercially, where many people, myself included till semi-recently, were even unaware of its very existence, why do you feel that was the case?
Big distribution, small promotion, I would say. Not good.
Which brings us to now…You’ve presently aligned yourself with the Switzerland based Empire Music company — Tell me how this connection even came to fruition?
Bridges album came about, after I was flown to Switzerland by Soni Keomanyvong of Loyal Unity Booking and Management, to do several live show performances around Switzerland. She booked and also managed me.
She then introduced me to Mattieu Siegenthaler, who was interested in doing an album project with me through his startup label Imprint, Empire Music. We talked it over, and after some weeks we made it official, and started recording.
The first project that you’re actually involved with is this upcoming Billboard Blackmarket Mixtape, a collaborative effort with HipHop.org, which you’re also hosting — What all can you reveal and/or divulge about this forthcoming compilation CD?
I was approached about the mix-tape to host it, we thought which was a good time and opportunity to start buzzing in the public’s ears again, so I came on and we got to work.
The track-listing for it unveils a who’s who of Hip-Hop heavyweights; i.e., The Game, Daz Dillinger, Killah Priest, Trina, Styles P, Jadakiss, Joe Budden, Project Pat and, of course, yourself, to name some — So, what all did it actually entail in regards to getting all of these well-known emcees involved?
I’ve known Killah Priest since childhood, and met I Jada, and Styles years back. I didn’t do a lot of the legwork to get the artists honestly…But, I guess live people like to rock on the same train. And, they got slots. It was a good line-up of artists.

Sonny Seeza of ONYX – Doc Help (Official Video)

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CUZOH! BLACK READIES DEBUT EP ‘EVERYBODY’S FAVORITE COUSIN’ @CuzOHBlack

Posted: November 8, 2012 by jdobypr in Hip Hop, Music, News
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CuzOHBlack – ‘Everybody’s Favorite Cousin’

On November 13th Hempstead, NY‘s CuzOH! Black will release his debut EP, “Everybody’s Favorite Cousin”, via WeGoinin.com.  Full of heartfelt lyricism inspired by real life events CuzOH will make you feel like you knew him for many years; hence the title. Featured guests include his cousin Wordsmith and Double Up Entertainment’s Paul Rivers Baily, while the production is handled by JS Aka The Best, Benny Rome, Capish, Street Level & Moe Productions.

Whether it’s “No Winter Coat”, “A Graphic Ending or “Marvelous Motivation“, CuzOH! Black shows some good range as an artist and does a great job taking the listener on a journey through reality/fantasy at times. We have to thank CuzOH! for making a project that will suit the needs of hardcore HipHop fans and commercial fans alike; something he has been chipping away at for the past few years.

Hardly new to the scene, CuzOH! Black originally went by the name “Black Knight” and is the only other artist signed to Wordsmith’s independent label NU Revolution Entertainment LLC. His track record spans 6 years appearing on all of Wordsmith’s Mixtapes along with his solo albums and collabo project with HipHop legend Chubb Rock called ”Bridging the Gap.” Needless to say, he is prepared to reach another level musically and rep is hometown of New York.

Raised in Hempstead, CuzOH! Black already has an uphill battle as a rapper in the increasingly flooded mecca of HipHop saying, “with all the MC‘s in NY it was important for me to stand out.” “I felt like it was important for me to tell a different story though I come from the same struggle as my neighbors.” he continues

“I needed to create a sound that represented the vast experiences I collected over the years.” says CuzOH!

CuzOH! Black’s goal of becoming your “favorite cousin” will soon be realized, when he becomes a household name or you invite him to live in your guest room to record his next project!

Check out more from CuzOH! Black on Twitter @CuzOHBlack or facebook and get exclusives from his official website.

Everybody’s Favorite Cousin will be available November 13th, 2012

CuzOH! Black

 

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HARLEM FINE ARTS SHOW (HFAS) COMES TO MARTHA’S VINEYARD

Posted: June 8, 2012 by jdobypr in News
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Oak Bluffs, Martha’s Vineyard, MA (BlackNews.com) — The Harlem Fine Arts Show Art Festival comes to Martha’s Vineyard Island for four days in August. The HFAS has become the premiere showcase for exhibiting modern and contemporary art that reflects the breadth of the African Diasporic art.

This exciting exhibit will bring together a diverse group of collectors, power brokers and art enthusiasts to celebrate the imagination and spirit of the visual community. The HFAS will be held under an 8,000 square foot state of the art tent with hardwood floors, located at Hooked Restaurant and club in Oak Bluffs, Martha’s Vineyard. The scheduled dates are August 9th – August 12th, from 12 noon to 12 midnight.

The show will feature the work of over 30 established and emerging artists from multicultural backgrounds. The Harlem Fine Arts Show Art Festival will be hosting special events such as specialty wine tasting; Island brewed beer and local photography to name a few.

ARTISTS WHO WILL BE ATTENDING:

Mr. Glen Tunstull’s career began as a fashion illustrator after several years at Parsons School of Design in New York. He worked for WWD and other well-known design publications. His career includes working with high end fashion designers and retailers. After a period of global travel, his paintings started to represent lust landscapes. As his work developed, a sense of abstraction emerged while the desire to represent reality remained strongly present.

Mr. Paul Goodnight’s work is very unique and aesthetically pleasing. He typically incorporates African symbols and themes. His artwork currently resides in many homes, institutions and private collections including the Smithsonian and Hampton Institute.

Mr. Woodrow Nash’s intriguing ceramic sculptures present an innovative marriage of 15th century Benin and 18th century French Nouveau, creating what he has coined “African Nouveau.”

Mrs. Jeanine Primm Jones is one of the up and coming artists. Jeanine catches your attention with art that includes therapeutic slogans such as “no friends with benefits.” Another favorite is “Wait for love… you deserve benefits with love.”

Mr. Herold Alvares, a Haitian artist born without arms who began painting at the age of eight. He paints with his mouth and feet.

About the Harlem Fine Arts Show
Since 2010, the HFAS has been presented by JWD Enterprises Inc., a diversity marketing company whose goal is to build bridges among disparate communities. The HFAS is a major networking event that showcases artwork from the twenty-first century’s global renaissance.

The HFAS will be supporting an Island non-profit organization Pathway to your Success, non-profit career education TV program. Pathway was designed to be used in the classroom and the home.

For more information about the Harlem Fine Arts Show, please visit www.hfas.org.

Donations at the door.
Visit them on Facebook. and Twitter for updates.

For great fun on a sunny or rainy day, all are invited to join the Harlem Fine Arts Show Art Festival.


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[COMIC] Rap Ratz – “Hoodie Rat” (#rapratz)

Posted: March 26, 2012 by jdobypr in News
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Trayvon Martin was simply murdered in a totally unjustified manner and in a totally questionable situation.  How do we KNOW the justice system is aware of the wrongness? When eye witnesses are told to change their story and camera footage is ignored we get further evidence that SOMETHING is awry in our legal system…there is no logical reason the shooter is not behind bars alongside the police chief.  No child, no matter WHAT COLOR should be executed like this so for me this is not about race…it is about an unarmed American being senselessly gunned down.

Killing for a reason

Shooting at someone for a reason...not because of mode of dress or race.

I understand about killing for a reason, I have done my part on several fronts for the Army…killing a kid without cause is unconscionable even to someone like me.

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#New Music Dolo The Bandit Expands on International Success with Solo Release, Project Monarch

Posted: February 16, 2012 by jdobypr in Music
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Dolo The Bandit Reaps Rewards from QuickSilver Pro Tour

Dolo The Bandit

New York, NY (February 2012) – Fresh out of an extremely successful year with featured placements in a new Spike Lee Joint “You’re Nobody Til Somebody Kills you” and an international brand campaign for Surf world powerhouse Quicksilver, New York artist Dolo The Bandit announces solo release “Project Monarch” on Canadian label UIYB (Up In Your Basement), with lead single “Roach Clips”.

Dolo’s advance through the ranks of began in 2011 when his self-produced cut “Get Down” was selected as only one of three featured cuts in the Spike Lee Film alongside Hip Hop legend Ice-T and then having the song licensed for the Quicksilver Pro New York and France surf competition tours, launching Dolo onto the global stage.

Project Monarch showcases Dolo’s aggressive lyrical attack and massive production style.  Lead single “Roach Clips” exhibits Dolo’s understanding of how real music is made and brings back the core of Hip Hop with strong lyrics, clever story telling and break-ya-neck style production.

2010 tested the mettle of Dolo as he survived a home invasion attempt resulting in him suffering a shotgun blast, injuring his face and hands.  Despite this type of trial in his personal life, Dolo has remained a true Soldier of the Hip Hop community, giving back by performing for children at the NYC Library in Highbridge. (read more… Mi2n.com)

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CYNTHIA HORNER NAMED EDITOR-IN-CHIEF OF HIP HOP WEEKLY

Posted: December 19, 2011 by jdobypr in Hip Hop, Media, Music, News
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Swizz Beats, Hip Hop Weekly editor Cynthia Horner, and Style/Creative Editor TJ Rudy at the Urban Music Awards, Hammerstein Ballroom, NYC. Photo by Ken the Photographer.

Swizz Beats, Hip Hop Weekly editor Cynthia Horner, and Style/Creative Editor TJ Rudy at the Urban Music Awards, Hammerstein Ballroom, NYC. Photo by Ken the Photographer.

New York, NY (BlackNews.com) — Esteemed African-American journalist Cynthia Horner, who has been Hip Hop Weekly’s Editor-At-Large since the magazine was first created in 2006, has been appointed its first Editor-In-Chief. Horner was formerly the Editor-In-Chief and Editorial Director of Right On! Magazine, the first nationally-published title for African-American celebrities and their teenage fans, and over the course of her career she has interviewed almost every African-American superstar entertainer, including Michael Jackson, Prince, Janet Jackson, Queen Latifah, and many more. Cynthia is a recipient of the “Journalist of the Year” Award from the International Association of African-American Music, and has received countless awards and citations for her contributions to the music industry.

“It is an honor to accept this title and position,” said Cynthia Horner. “I have been involved with Hip Hop Weekly since its inception, and I am looking forward to utilizing my vast knowledge in the areas of entertainment, fashion, beauty and news to enhance the Hip Hop Weekly brand. The brainchild of Raymond ‘Benzino’ Scott and Dave Mays has revolutionized a sluggish industry, and Hip Hop Weekly has rapidly become the people’s choice with exclusive stories and thought-provoking features. Hip Hop Weekly is a unique hybrid of music and entertainment with many fast-breaking news articles inside. There are many stories to tell and we will effectively continue to do so by putting our own spin on these stories.”

“Cynthia Horner has played a major role in building Hip Hop Weekly’s reputation as the premiere entertainment magazine for the Hip Hop Generation,” said David Mays and Raymond “Benzino” Scott, Hip Hop Weekly’s publishers. “We are very proud that she has accepted the Editor-in-Chief position, as we couldn’t have found a better person to represent the voice of the Hip Hop Weekly brand as we continue to build the magazine and expand into television, digital and event platforms in 2012.”

Mays is making the official announcement of the appointment this Saturday, December 17th at the annual Carma Foundation Jingle Bell Ball in New York, where Cynthia will be the recipient of Carma’s Lifetime Achievement Award. Melky Jean, singer and sister of Haitian performer Wyclef Jean, will be hosting the event, which raises money to help Haitian women and children.

About Hip Hop Weekly
 Hip Hop Weekly is a groundbreaking magazine, launched nationally in 2007, that brings its readers fresh, exciting and relevant content, including the latest news and information on film, TV, music, current events, fashion, sports and celebrity lifestyles. In an age where rumors and innuendo flood the Internet, Hip Hop Weekly has established itself as the go-to outlet for authentic news, interview and thoughtful reviews. Hip Hop Weekly is a trusted source for timely, accurate and entertaining reporting for the tens of millions of young Americans who identify with hip hop culture. In 2010, Hip Hop Weekly became the #1 selling urban entertainment magazine on newsstands in America, and is the only frequent-format celebrity magazine to target a multicultural audience. Hip Hop Weekly has been voted best Urban magazine for 3 years in a row: in 2009 at the Urban Music Awards, in 2010 at the YGEA Awards and in 2011 at the Duval Diamond Awards.

About the Carma Foundation
 Founded by Wyclef Jean’s sister, performer and singer Melky Jean, the Carma Foundation supports efforts in Haiti to help victims of the 2011 earthquake disaster and runs projects to help the Haitian people, including the rebuilding of the CARMA HOUSE orphanage in Léogâne, the Carma House Scholarship Fund, and the Carma Care Initiative, aimed at helping young women and men entrepreneurs. This year’s Jingle Bell Ball will be held on Saturday, December 17, 2011 at 15W NY, NY. It will honor Editor-in-Chief of Hip Hop Weekly Magazine Cynthia Horner, Melissa Koester, Dr. Chris T. Pernell, and Actor Michael Kenneth Williams. For tickets, visit www.carmafoundation.org

 


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