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Introducing Nia Imani….| WATCH NEW MUSIC VIDEO! “Dance With Me”

Introducing 13 Year Old Nia Imani! Watch “Dance With Me” – NEW MUSIC VIDEO!



Thirteen year old Atlanta native Nia Imani has been singing nonstop since she could talk, and taught herself how to play the keyboard. At 6 she entered herself into a school talent show, and wowed the crowd with Alicia Keys “Falling”. She became known around Atlanta as the little girl with the big voice, winning contests and captivating audiences with songs like Jill Scott’s “Golden” and Jennifer Holiday’s “And I Am Telling You’” at venues around the city. Nia Imani is a gifted vocalist, with range, power, depth, and feeling beyond her years.

Nia Imani has performed in Madison Square Garden, SESAC Atlanta’s Artist Showcase, and at Ashford and Simpson’s Sugar Bar in New York, accompanied by Grammy nominated songwriter and artist Valerie Simpson. To continue, please click “MORE”!

Mindless Behavior’s “#1 Girl” Hits Billboard’s Top 10 In Its 1st Week

Debut Album #1 Girl From Mindless Behavior, New Teen Phenomenon, Hits The Billboard Top 10 In Its First Week


Mindless Behavior Selected for VEVO’s Emerging Artist Program, LIFT



SANTA MONICA, Calif., Sept. 28, 2011
/PRNewswire/ — The fan frenzy for Mindless Behavior that has shut down
streets and called out the fire marshals because of huge crowds has
catapulted #1 Girl (Streamline/Conjunction/Interscope Records), into the #7 spot on the Billboard Top 200 album chart in its first week. 


Hundreds
of record stores sold out of product within the first 24 hours on the
shelves.  Along with the album edition with a cover featuring the entire
group, four limited edition covers of #1 Girl featuring each member are available only during the first pressing.  Fans apparently have been buying more than one #1 Girl each. To continue, please click “MORE”!

RANDY JACKSON JOINS HASBRO’S PLAYSKOOL BRAND TO CELEBRATE THE LAUNCH OF LET’S ROCK! ELMO

MUSIC INDUSTRY TASTEMAKER RANDY JACKSON JOINS HASBRO’S PLAYSKOOL BRAND TO CELEBRATE THE LAUNCH OF LET’S ROCK! ELMO

Most Interactive Elmo Toy Yet Invites Kids to Make Music in Rock Star Fashion

PAWTUCKET, RI — SEPTEMBER 20, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — Are you ready to rock? It’s show time as Hasbro Inc.’s (NASDAQ: HAS) iconic PLAYSKOOL brand introduces the LET’S ROCK! ELMO
interactive plush, the most innovative Elmo toy yet. Joined by music
industry veteran and Grammy Award-winning producer Randy Jackson, LET’S ROCK! ELMO
made his official debut at a private event yesterday at the Empire
Hotel in New York, NY. To continue, please click “MORE”!

R&B Singer Mateo Releases New Single, “Say It’s So” | Available Now on iTunes

Mateo’s gears up for his latest EP with the new single, “Say Its So” available on iTunes today!

iTunes: “Say It’s So”


R&B music is getting a facelift and singer-songwriter/musician, Mateo is the surgeon.  Like his name states, “a gift from the Heavens”, Mateo is lending his gift to alter the sound, image and passion behind the genre.  The Ohio native, who is an alum of the prestigious Morehouse College, is leading a new era of artists with his distinct voice and “Urban Mod” – a genre created and proclaimed by the artist and rightfully so.  Already sharing the stage with artists such as J. Holiday, Day26, Mario, and Erykah Badu and releasing the acclaimed Underneath The Sky mixtape series, Mateo has proven he has the “it” factor.  With Grammy Award winning producer Kerry “Krucial” Brothers at the helm of Mateo’s major debut, it is only a matter of time before the world sings his praises. To continue, please click “MORE”!

Teen Group Mindless Behavior to Release Debut Album, “#1 Girl” on Sept. 20th, 2011

Mindless Behavior, New Teen Phenomenon, Releasing Debut Album #1 Girl on September 20

 

 Group Already #1 On MTV.com, BET, Music Choice
 

SANTA MONICA, Calif., Sept. 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — #1 Girl,
the debut album from Mindless Behavior, the #1 new teen group
conquering the pop universe, will be released on Tuesday, September
20th.  After stirring up a frenzy with R&B grooves and pop hooks on a
pair of hit singles and tours with Janet Jackson and Justin Bieber, the Mindless Behavior boys–Prodigy, Roc Royal, Ray Ray and Princeton–follow in the tradition of great young male singing groups with #1 Girl (Streamline/Conjunction/Interscope Records). To continue, please click “MORE”!

Bring Jordin Sparks To Your School! (Contest – Ends Sept. 16th, 2011)

Bring Platinum Selling Recording Artist Jordin Sparks To Your School


SCHOOL WITH THE MOST ONLINE VOTES WINS PERSONAL SCHOOL VISIT FROM THE GRAMMY NOMINATED AMERICAN IDOL SUPERSTAR

SPOKANE, Wash., Aug. 23, 2011 /PRNewswire/ —

WHAT:
The lucky elementary school, middle school or high school that casts the most votes will earn a personal school visit from American Idol superstar, Jordin Sparks. Students will hear firsthand from the Grammy nominated, platinum selling recording artist what she has been doing since she won American Idol, get to know Jordin better—some of her favorite things, places and people, and listen to her recount how she spent the summer on a recent People to People Student Ambassador Program European adventure.
Students can enter the contest at www.p2pSparks.com/vote for a chance to win. Must be 13 years or older to enter. Open to legal residents of the contiguous United States. Limit one entry per person. Contest ends September 16, 2011. To continue, please click “MORE”!

New Pop/Soul Artist Zanee Launches New Website

Rising Pop Soul Artist Zanee’s Official
Website

Now Launched

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(Free-Press-Release.com) August 15, 2011 — LOS
ANGELES (August 11, 2011) – A singing prodigy having begun sharing her talent at
the young age of 2, upcoming pop superstar Zanee is the definition of talent and
the complete package. With hot, catchy tunes that get you moving, Zanee is
quickly gaining recognition and building a fan base, and has now launched her
official website! To continue, please click “MORE”!

Look Out For Elijah J’s New Release, “Meet Me on the Dance Floor!”

12-Year-Old Rising Star Elijah J Invites Us to “Meet Me on the Dance Floor!” with New Single and Video Release


Detroit,
MI – Willow Smith’s musical battle call has galvanized a new generation
of fresh, vibrant talent. Diggy Simmons, Mindless Behavior and Jacob
Latimore are just a of sampling of the recent explosion from a rising
tween market that is rocking young and old ears alike. Now wiz kid,
12-year-old Elijah J is tossing his hat in the ring with a sizzling
invitational video release “Meet Me on the Dance Floor” featuring Chaz
Marcus, on Motor City Hitz Records. With the new release, the Detroit
native unapologetically bangs our senses with dance moves that defy
gravity and a voice that bubbles with agile ability. Elijah J has come
out swinging, and his force will spin you dizzy. To continue, please click “MORE”!

Letters and International Calling Cards Donated to USO for Military Family Care Packages

Letters and International Calling Cards Donated to USO for Military Family Care Packages


DALLAS, Aug. 8, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — Teen Choice 2011 mega-stars Justin Bieber, Selena Gomez and Taylor Swift
were among more than 50 stars who wrote and autographed personal
messages to U.S. military families with loved ones oversees. Along with
the messages, MetroPCS Communications, Inc. donated $5,000
worth of international long distance calling cards to the USO’s
Military Family Care Package program, helping to connect families who
are separated by deployments. To continue, please click “MORE”!

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