Now, More Than Ever, Automating Compensation Planning Is A Good Financial Decision

Today, Compensation Professionals are asked to do more with less than ever before. But at the same time, budgets for automation tools are beyond tight. What to do? Learn how to put together a rock solid business case citing real world results which prove that an investment in compensation management technology can pay for itself (and then some) in the first year.

Jacksonville, FL (PRWEB) January 8, 2009 — HCR Software, a leading provider of salary planning and compensation management software, today announced a free HR technology webinar (http://hcrsoftware.com/news/webinars). Titled “Now more than ever, automating compensation planning is a good financial decision”, the complimentary event will take place on Wednesday, January 14; the keynote speaker is Greg Darnley is a Managing Director, Professional Services for HCR Software.

Today, Compensation Professionals are asked to do more with less than ever before. But at the same time, budgets for automation tools are beyond tight. What to do? Learn how to put together a rock solid business case citing real world results which prove that an investment in compensation management technology (http://hcrsoftware.com/compensationxl) can pay for itself (and then some) in the first year.

Even though the compensation planning process affects the number one expense item for every company today, one of the most difficult business cases for HR to take to Senior Management is the procurement of an automated compensation solution. Often the reply is “we do this every year without using an automated process so why buy one now?”

This complimentary webinar will provide a useful framework and real world statistics for making the business case so that your decision makers will start asking the question “Why didn’t we automate compensation planning sooner?”

The topics we will discuss in this session are as follows:

- HR: Spreadsheet manager or strategic partner

- Truly paying for performance

- Sarbanes-Oxley compliance issues

- The intangibles of using an automated system

- The bottom line: Direct and Indirect cost savings

- Proving it: An HCR Customer Example

Leading Fast Food Chain achieves 172% ROI in year 1 by implementing CompensationXL To register, select the following link: https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/265811415

Topics include:

- Historical context to SOX legislation

- The defined purpose of SOX

- Risk Management and HR

- Discussions on Sections 301, 302, 404, and 409

- The meaning of Internal Control

- Budget line items relevant to financial reporting

- Computer Access Policies and Enforcement

- Implications of SOX on compensation management processes

- Implications of SOX regarding use of spreadsheets

- Wage and Time Tracking Issues

- Penalties and Real Corporate Litigation Examples

The event is the latest installment of HCR Software’s popular Wednesday Webinar Series, featuring topics related to employee retention, engagement, and HR technology.

About HCR Software:

HCR Software is a leading provider of flexible and affordable compensation management software (http://www.compensationxl.com/). The Company prides itself on its patent-pending technology, its solid customer references, and its flexibility in meeting customer requirements with an approach that maximizes business impact and minimizes change management challenges. More information can be accessed at http://www.hcrsoftware.com.

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• TAM Sets Record at More than 112,000 Passengers Transported in a Single Day

Choosing a Highly-Trained Bariatric Surgeon Crucial as Surgical Weight Loss Procedures Rise and Less-Qualified Doctors Flood the Market

In response to the growing consumer demand for weight loss surgery, the number of physicians performing these procedures has also skyrocketed, enabling unqualified doctors to infiltrate the industry. Selecting a board-certified surgeon who is a member of the American Society of Bariatric Surgery (ASBS) helps ensure safe, permanent weight loss options.

(Vocus) January 8, 2009 — Due to the increasing popularity of weight loss surgery, the number of physicians performing these procedures has risen to satisfy the growing demand. This can make the search for a qualified surgeon overwhelming for the potential patient. To help with this process, the American Society of Bariatric Surgery (ASBS) has created a set of rigid standards to identify the most highly skilled leaders and surgical facilities in the field. Surgeons that meet or exceed their requirements may become members of the ASBS, and their approved practice may be deemed an “ASBS Center of Excellence.”

Because many insurance companies do not cover weight loss surgery it is more important than ever to choose a qualified surgeon and accompanying medical facility. By minimizing the chance of complications and future surgical revisions of gastric bypass (http://www.drchampion.com/procedures/rny) surgery and other treatments, patients benefit from greatly minimized health and financial risks. Evidence has shown that the best outcomes and fewest complications occur in facilities with the most experienced surgeons.

About Dr. J.K. Champion, M.D. F.A.C.S

Dr. J.K. Champion is one of the esteemed professionals selected to join the American Society of Bariatric Surgery, and his Videoscopic Institute of Atlanta has been named an “ASBS Center of Excellence” with its consistently superior patient care verified by an independent review organization. Receiving the most thorough healthcare available, patients benefit from state-of-the-art surgical options, as well as free lifetime aftercare. Dr. Champion is one of the original bariatric surgeons, performing over 2,600 procedures since 1995. Being a forerunner and having a successful 13-year history makes Dr. Champion one of the nation’s preferred surgeons for gastric bypass, LAP-BAND® System Surgery (http://www.drchampion.com/procedures/lapband) and other surgical weight loss options.

In addition to being the founder of the Videoscopic Institute of Atlanta and a member of the American Society of Bariatric Surgery, bariatric weight loss surgeon (http://www.drchampion.com/our-practice/dr-champion) J.K. Champion, M.D., F.A.C.S. is board-certified by The American Board of Surgery. Dr. Champion also served on the executive council of the ASBS in 2002. He proposed that rules be developed for weight loss surgery programs to help protect patients and increase safety. He was one of the three founding officers of the Surgical Review Corporation, which was created to establish “Centers of Excellence” in the U.S.

Patient Testimonials

“I am so happy to be LIVING my life again. I’m so thrilled with Dr. Champion and his staff.” Christie

“In December 2001, weighing in at my all-time heaviest of 264 lbs. and a size 28, I was told by my doctor that if I continued to gain weight at the rate I was going, I would be dead by age 40. I began my research and found the best bariatric surgeon in America — Dr. Champion. I’ve now lost a total of 124 pounds, weigh 140, and wear a size 8. Dr. Champion has given me a chance for a life I had only dreamed about.” Julie

“Dr. JK Champion has not only changed the focus of our eating and food choices…he gave us whole NEW lives!” Michael and Paulette Faber

Working with Rosemont Media, a San Diego bariatric surgery website design (http://www.rosemontmedia.com/category/bariatric-surgeons) firm, Dr. Champion has opened his practice to the online world with a state-of-the-art website incorporating informative videos, procedural details, and biographical information to give patients a comprehensive overview of the Videoscopic Institute of Atlanta.

More information can be found at the Videoscopic Institute of Atlanta, located at 140 Vann Street, Suite 350 in Marietta, Georgia 30060. For further details, Dr. J.K. Champion and his Center of Excellence can be reached at 770-574-4868, or by visiting www.drchampion.com.

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• New chemtrail analysis, real scientific evidence

Music and film industry mogul Leroy McMath of Power Entertainment and celebrity publicist/CEO of Trea Day Managament & Publicity Trea Davenport give the game to up and coming artists and eager music and film industry enthusiasts across the country along with top radio, distribution, promotions and internet marketing executives

Leroy McMath, President of Power Entertainment Group and author of The Music Game: Playing to Win and Celebrity Publicist/CEO of Trea Day Management & Publicity, Trea Davenport will launch the P2W (Playing to Win) Music & Film Industry Symposium Series in over 20 US cities. The P2W Symposium Series will kick off in Phoenix, AZ in February. This informative day-long seminar will teach artists, producers, promoters, filmmakers, publicists and anyone interested in breaking into and surviving in the entertainment arena what strategies are needed to be successful and “win” in the business.

The P2W Symposium can be booked by emailing treadaypr @ gmail.com or calling 678.570.4930 or 770.904.6722.

As P2W keynote speakers McMath and Davenport have 25+ years combined experience in music, film and publicity, their longevity and foresight make them a living testament of business survival. Tales of their successes and obstacles and fantastic adventures are sure to enlighten and captivate symposium attendees across the country. “I want people to understand that breaking into this industry is no walk in the park,” said McMath. “It takes determination and very hard work and some degree of risk.”

The P2W Symposium Series will reach hundreds of hungry artists and burgeoning entrepreneurs on all US coasts! Local celebrities, media personalities and industry insiders in every P2W city, will be selected to join McMath and Davenport to serve as regional P2W Symposium panelists. These experts will cover topics including: Radio and Internet Promotions, Marketing, Publishing and Copywriting, Making Deals and more. Each Symposium city will include a talent showcase where popular local recording artists and newcomers can perform among their peers and key decision makers. There will also be an hour-long demo listening session that will give lucky participants an amazing opportunity for exposure and potential business deals! In addition, one act from each city will be selected to feature a song on The P2W Music Game DVD and compilation CD produced by Power Entertainment Group.

The P2W Symposium, with its “back to the basics approach” will descend upon college campuses, bookstores, community centers, high schools, performance venues and existing conferences to help young professionals, entrepreneurs, and entertainment hopefuls grasp the building blocks to erect a solid foundation to make their way to the forefront of the Music and Film Industries!

Advance registration for the P2W Symposium is offered at a discounted rate. Group discounts for (5) of more are available. Showcase submissions are $50 (includes one (3-4) minute performance if selected, inclusion in demo listening session and opportunity for inclusion in the P2W Music Game DVD and compilation CD One-Hour Demo Listening Session Submissions are $25 per demo. For more information contact P2W Symposium Series at 678.570.4930 or 770.904.6722 or Email: treadaypr@gmail.com.

More About Leroy McMath

Entertainment industry guru Leroy McMath has a proven record as a top music and TV/Film industry executive. His independent label, Power Entertainment has become a lauded template for upstart and thriving recording company success formulas. McMath’s manuscript, The Music Game: Playing to Win, has already become a favorite among thousands of entertainment industry newcomers. His Atlanta-based Power Entertainment Group has launched the careers of top R&B and Hip Hop artists, including Ready for the World, DFC, Gangsta Pat, and Freak Nasty. The charismatic mogul also propelled the career of the Midwest rap legend MC Breed and currently manages the career of hip hop artist Lofat, with the hit new single; “Walk It to The Bank” featuring Rocko and Yung LA as well as Ms. Frankie Lons, star of BET’s Keyshia Cole: The Way It Is. Mr. McMath is also the creator and Executive Producer of Frankie’s own reality TV show; Holla: I’m Just Frankie! and Gorilla Money.

McMath is committed to introducing his work to eager audiences who want to maximize their business savvy and entrepreneurial knowledge. The Music Game: Playing to Win offers readers first-hand accounts and a how-to strategy for surviving a challenging, sometimes daunting, but lucrative industry.

Hailing from Saginaw, MI, bred in the Mid-west, now residing in the Dirty South, Leroy McMath and his Music Game: Playing to Win Book & Seminar Tour travels the globe visiting expos, colleges, conferences, and US military bases, arming the country’s bravest soldiers with ammunition to survive the music game.

More About Trea Davenport

Davenport began asserting her talent by using her friends as guinea pigs. Her first clients included high school friends Miss Nicci of R&B sensation, Brownstone, with hits “If You Love Me” and Grapevine” and Apollo legend, the critically acclaimed spoken word artist/publisher Jessica Care Moore.

Davenport eventually formed a small public relations and artist development company based in her hometown of Detroit, MI. While Motown will always be home to the public relations guru, her diverse role as a consultant, publicist and tour manager took her across the country and around the world, ultimately landing her in the budding entertainment Mecca, Atlanta.

Davenport earned the Director of Publicity position with Big Cat Records and was eventually named Director of Operations. The label is now one of the southern United States’ most promising independents, and under Davenport’s reign was lauded by Billboard Magazine as one of the Top 10 Independent Record Labels. Her in the trenches approach and proven track record of securing television, radio and print media hits for even the most obscure acts, catapulted the demand for her services and poised her to become one of the most widely recognized Entertainment Publicists.

Through her own company, Trea Day Management & Publicity, Davenport helped to break a range of talented rising stars, such Atlantic/Big Cat rapper, Gucci Mane and Island Def Jam recording artist Chrisette Michele. She has also worked with celebrities, including Gregory Hines, Wesley Snipes, Daz Dillinger and Kurupt of Tha Dogg Pound, 2Pac’s Outlawz, reggae star Buju Banton, the Diplomats President Freeky Zekey and the Ying Yang twins.

Davenport is the author of the memoir/workbook PaRannas: A Grinder’s Guide for Getting Out There. Lauded for introducing new talents to the world including clothing designer, Sheree Whitfield of The Real Housewives of Atlanta (Bravo) and celebrity makeup artist, Kim Elba (Ex-Wife of actor Idris Elba). She is also at the right hand of Entertainment Mogul, Leroy McMath, assisting with the production of Holla: I’m Just Frankie, starring Ms. Frankie Lons co-star of BET’s Keyshia Cole: The Way it Is and hip hop artist Lofat. She is a proud workaholic, notorious for defying the stereotype that publicists are inaccessible prima donnas sitting behind glass desks, flipping through a Rolodex. Trea Davenport is and has always been In the Trenches…On the Grind.

Hype Press Updates

OHIO Artist KENNY ALI & ORLANDO “Dirty Baker Prod.” & CAROLINA’s Artist IKE BURNA

Oscar Sanchez CEO of Affluent Records is honored to announce the signing of 2 great new Artist to the Affluent Records roster to set things off in 2009.

“We are very happy to be able to have the opportunity to sign and distribute under Affluent Records 2 more great new hip-hop artist to the world of urban music and expand our roster across the nation. “Kenny Ali is very well rounded on the indie scene in the Mid West and pound for pound the best artist out of Ohio. I had to sign him,” says Sanchez. ” He blew me away with one verse he spit while working on Throwback’s “Ballin Since Birth” Album. I had no choice he was clearly a winner.” Kenny Ali is the hottest new hip-hop artist to hit the streets of the Midwest. It doesn’t get any sicker than this! Not only is he a phenomenal lyricist, but a talented producer, and engineer as well. Kenny Ali is what the industry is missing (The total package). He began rapping at the age of 6 when Hip Hop just started to go mainstream influenced by the movie “CRUSH GROOVE” it was pretty much a wrap from that point on in his young life. He has been the opening act for several household names such as Lil Scrappy, Lil Jon and the Eastside Boyz, Pitbull, and G-UNIT. He also has performed at the Atlantis Music Conference, CMJ Marothon in NY (BOWERY POETRY CLUB), and the M.A.C. Talent showcase held in Youngstown, Ohio. Kenny has also headlined many shows including the popular Hip-Hop for Hip-Hop Heads Series. If you have not heard his first solo album “DEF B4 DISHONOR” then you have missed out on a Hip Hop Classic! GET IT NOW!!!!!

Kenny recently signed to Affluent Records/In The Cut Entertainment and will release his second solo album late spring 2009.

“We also had the pleasure and great opportunity to be able to also sign and work with Carolina very own IKE BURNA and split the work of the project with ORLANDO’s hit makers DIRTY BAKER PRODUCTIONS (DBP). Both of these artist and production /marketing company work ethics and outlets impressed me and allowed me to make a decision signing them to Affluent Records very easy.” said Affluent’s Oscar Sanchez. Ike has been influenced by Hip-hop all of his life. Originally from the birthplace of Hip-hop, he now holds it down in Orlando, Florida. Burna has a ferocious flow and a mind like a dictionary. His ability to place complex words, in one line is remarkable. Ike is no stranger to success his debut single Really Good has been the top 5 most requested song on internet & underground radio stations. Ike shows are crowd intense. The curtain goes up and the show is unleashed! The music is felt and the crowd cant help but go crazy. Burna have rocked the hip-hop realm of the 2004 Vans Warped Tour Code of the Cutz. He has also opened for such artists as Kanye West, Ja Rule, Khia & Eyecue. Listen for new single titled “Wake Up” featured on the Legendary Lords of the undergrounds mix tape vol. I, Take the time to experience the sounds of Ike Burna and hear hip-hop, as you should.

Independent hit record producer and marketing company ceo , Mr. Shaff (of Hip-hop duo Brova, Brotha) founded Dirty Bakerz.The Dirty Bakerz landed several high profile recordings, producing and marketing for the likes of Fishscales of the Grammy nominated group “Nappy Roots”, The legendary Lords of the Underground, Eklectrik records artist Arianna as well as Mtv, Adultswim (cartoon network), Bright House Network, WJHM 102 Jamz, Iluminatti Films, Cineany Productions, NIFL Kissimmee Kreatures and the SSFL’s Orlando Rage. “At the end of the day DBP will be a top production selection for all genres of music” according to Mr. Shaff. “We are the diamond in the rough”.

Shaff also began working this year Marketing & Promotions for Affluent Records expanding the brands presence down South. Contact him below if you are looking for distribution, marketing, promotions, or production. Oscar Sanchez says “We are looking to expand in 2009, We want to sign and work with new artist, new labels, and new brands.”

Affluent Records is NYC’s top Urban Independent label dedicated to advancing Hip-Hop, R&B, and Pop formats. CEO Oscar Sanchez says, ‘In today’s market, there are great opportunities for artists to grow as businessmen. Affluent supplies an outlet for them. Affluent Records provide a safe-house where Hip-Hop R&B and Urban Pop music can be preserved and where it will be able to flourish.’ Affluent Records has full national and digital distribution.

Check Out & Download Affluent Records Catalog on sale at Itunes and online everywhere:

Sadat X “Generation X” Album
Throwback “Ballin Since Birth” Album
Milano “SideWalk Stories” Album
Lords of the Underground “House of Lords” Album
Hood Surgeon “Autopsy of Curtis Young” Album
SodaBoy “MidWest Mayor” Album
Dead Prez & Outlawz “Cant Sell Dope Forever” Album

Hype Press Update

On January 11, 2009 a seven day independent film shoot takes place in Phoenix Arizona. This film was written by Michael Antonio aka Khanqwest of a group from Seattle called ‘Down Since Day One”. The group performed in the underground scene there heavily from 1992 till around 1997 though it was formed in 1990.

After watching the film 8 Mile, Khanqwest began writing the foundation of what would become the WGA registered script “Cultivated”. After attempting to produce the film in 2005, Khanqwest became disenchanted with the Seattle music and film scene and left. Landing in Arizona in 2007 the rebuilding came ironically in Phoenix…the city named after the bird of rebirth. With the help of 98.3 Friday Night Flava pesonality Ramses Ja, the project has taken off the idea table.

Now a historic film is being launched. Due to be premiered exclusively online without any major media support this film from beginning to end is pure underground rebel hip hop. An affiliate program will be tied to the program to help spread the word, select online advertising, blogs, independent musician soundtracks, and street fliers are the only marketing and promotion done with this project. Oh, and to top it off, most of the crew and all of the actors have deferred payment, making this the most inexpensive film produced in some time. Only a title loan and some overtime has paid for the making and promotion of this film.

Our marketing approach has been to stick with blogs, emails, select websites, DJ’s and Street fliers. We will also be using affiliate programs and allowing those who like the film to make recommendations and receive money for spreading the word.

So feel free to follow us on a new journey into the new CHANGE in entertainment. Watch as a new media company OMUSEO INC. is born in a time of hardship and stress. (O-online MUSE-music/entertainment O-offline).

Hype Press Updates

www.empireisis.com www.myspace.com/empireisis

Announced January 2nd, 2009, HipHossip Canada North America’s leading independent music news and gossip blog has named Empire ISIS as HipHossip’s Female Artist of The Year for 2008.

* Radio Man: Chris Evans Z103.5FM
* Radio Woman: Jeni McKenzie Flow 93.5FM
* Female Artist: Empire Isis
* Male Artist: JD Era
* Breakthru Rookie Artist: The Kid Famous
* YouTube Star: LindsayLovee1234
* Music Reporter: Rudy Blair (680 News, Toronto)
* Music Group: Point Blank
* Music Television Show: (MOD) Much On Demand
* Music Publicist/Media Relations: Jeniffer Correlli (Much Music)
* Music Club: Circa
* Music Videos: The Real by Jeff Rosenthal on ER Films
* Music Magazine: Urbanology

In addition, Empire ISIS will be releasing her sophomore album “Brand New Style” on January 20, 2009, which has had its hits such as “Don’t Go Home” and “Participate” appear on ABC, CBS, CTV, and on MTV’s #1 show “The Hills”( 5 million viewers).

Upcoming tour dates for Empire ISIS are as follows:

Jan 20, 2009 - Album out in Canada GET YOUR COPY

Jan 21, 2009 5:30PM - ALBUM RELEASE PARTY AT CLUB SODA, 1225 St-Laurent, Montreal, Quebec - FREE

Jan 29, 2009 - ISIS @ 1234 - Montreal, Quebec

Feb 4, 2009 - ISIS @ Dagobert - Quebec City, Quebec

Feb 24, 2009 - ISIS @ Blackberry - New York City, New York

Feb 28, 2009 - Festival en Lumiere - Montreal, Quebec

Mar 12, 2009 - ISIS @ Canadian Music Week - Toronto, Ontario

Mar 15, 2009 - ISIS @ SXSW - Austin Texas

Hype Press Update

Kipsy to release the SWAG album via Koch Entertainment / Continuous Entertainment. Kipsy has signed a partnership with Continuous Entertainment /Koch Entertainment to release his album first quarter of 2009. Kipsy’s SWAG album is will debut both his lyrical and production talents.

The 21 year old, Black/Puerto Rican, goes by the name of K.I.P. (K) Knowledge, (I) Is (P) Power. Known by his immediate family as Michael Wilson; to the streets he’s known as Mike Kipsy. He was raised in the city of Wichita Falls, Texas where he was given the nick-name Kip (K.I.P.), originally meaning Keep It Pimpin, for his unusual smooth talk and style. Kipsy has worked with artist from all over the southern region of the U.S. Starting to take his rap career seriously at the age of 17 he has built an outstanding record of consistent street mix tape hits. He began in Texas with rappers such as D-lo and ESCO, only to move further east with his solo career in Atlanta and South Carolina. There he worked with producers such as P-No and Midnight Black who had produced for two of the south’s top artists Young Jeezy and Juvenile. He’s also done collaborations with southern groups Troy and Hollywood and Southern Nation. Kipsy has worked with Charleston, South Carolinas own D.J. Dynamite and also been featured on mix tapes from D.J. Elite.

Among the tracks on the Kipsy SWAG album there’s is a blend of music that touches on everyday life that relate to our youths, in or out the hood. In Kipsy’s SWAG album he raps about being fly, dealing with the hate, the hustle, and something which most artist avoid which is the realness of poverty that effect many of our communities.

Kipsy is a stand-alone workstation as previously stated, Kip is a producer and has produced much of his own album he has also produced for many unsigned artist with talent. He production style is unique and will definitely identify his SWAG album among other releases this first quarter of 2009.

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Hype Press Update

No, BrotherHood (BH) is not your run of the mill rap group. These young men and one lady represent, not only the streets, but a Higher Power. Their swagger is just as cool as those cats on the block. In fact, most of them were just on the block. However, their lives were spared through the anointing of Jesus Christ. Now, these brothers have banded together to spread the word to the hood. Don’t get it twisted; these are not your soap box preacher type choir boys. These gentlemen’s and lady’s beats are just as hard, delivery is just as smooth and lyrics just as tough as any secular artist in the industry. As Wu-tang paved the way for secular artists to emulate brotherhood, BH is the example of true family.

The beginning of the “BrotherHood” is like any other story. However, their journey is unique due to their ability to appreciate each other flaws. In 2005, four guys with very different agendas realized that their strengths and talents together are more powerful than theirs as individuals. Thus, UnCommon, T-Dogg, Midnyte Sun, and OldHEAD, got together and drafted other s to their cause.
The current group of 16, has released various works of music as individual artist, but now has joined forces for a solid new album lea by the hit single “BrotherHood”! The song was produced by “BrotherHood”’s own T-Dogg, who is considered to be one of Holy Hip Hop’s elite producers with credits on albums of pioneers such as Grits, Pettidee, and Verbs. With the soulful sounds of UnCommon, aka The “Bo Jackson” of Gospel Music, on the hook, the verses are laced with features from 12 multitalented “BH” artists, who were all willing to shorten their verse for the sake of the next brother. Yung Heat, UnCommon, Big West, Righteous, E.T., NWJ (Nothing Without Jesus), Jacob Izrael, G.G., Oracle, T-Dogg, and 2Godio give captivating and convicting performances. Whew! What a line up.

Though not featured on the song, this group is accompanied by one of the greatest accapella artist around, “Midnyte Sun”. Residing as the “elected president” for this project is Holy Hip Hop veteran and sought after video producer Ricky B. of B4 Entertainment assisted by Ivan R “The God Mogul” of KingdomSwag.com. This band of ministers for the gospel is here to set the record straight. Literally!

“It’s not about the church you go to or the denomination you serve under. It’s about knowing Jesus Christ as our savior and joining together in one body to spread this message of truth and deliverance in Him”, says board and founding member, UnCommon.

The BrotherHood is headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee and is the first organized group of its kind that produces Holy Hip Hop music. A fairly new genre in the Music City, Holy Hip Hop fuses the up-tempo beats of be bop with the undeniable truth of the Gospel. Some question the street cred of the music and artist. There is no need to wonder. These brothers lived a life of gang-banging, drug dealing and criminality. Some locked up, others losing their family and friends to gun violence. That past is the beauty of their testimony. BH only knows real talk which is entrenched in every lyric they spit. Not glorifying violence or the life, but glorifying the One that can save one out of that mentality. That is the niche of the BrotherHood. No gimmicks, no tricks. Just the unadulterated truth!

The highly anticipated album is due to Jan. 13th, 2009 with appearances from all 16 members exclusively on Kingdomswag.com. The group is also preparing for a promotional tour. For booking information and available dates contact the JaylaMak office at 615.394.6053 or email h.king84@yahoo.com. For more information about the music or individual artists visit www.myspace.com/officialBH.

It’s not a movement, but a lifestyle… what does your style say about your life?

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Hype Press Update

West coast rapper 40 Glocc of Infamous/G-Unit and head of ZOOLIFE Entertainment is set to drop the much anticipated mixtape I am Legend January 5, 2009. This will mark the rappers first major mixtape that will feature not only 40 Glocc, but introduce the members of his group ZOOLIFE. Featured on this album will be power house rappers such as 50 Cent, Eminem, Dr. Dre, Tony Yayo, The Alchemist, Akon, Trey Songz, Gail Gotti, Ras Kass, Spider Loc, and Sam Scarfo, with production by Havoc. The mixtape also introduces members of 40 Gloccs crew ZOOLIFE including Yacc, Tip Toe, Jayo Felony, Village Boo, and Zoobabiez; Locie Loc and Ken Bib. The mixtape includes the two already released and much talked about tracks for the videos Money and the Power and Net Blog This. I am Legend will be available for free download onwww.40glocc.com and thisis50.com.

To get a sneak peak of the super controversial Money and the Power and Net Blog This visit www.youtube.com/biggbad40. Glocc is exceedingly confident that ZOOLIFE and his solo projects such as New World Order/N.W.A. which is scheduled to drop in May are going to put the West Coast back on the map as the leaders and trendsetters in the hip-hop industry. Glocc is currently in the process of shooting 9 videos which will be released by the beginning of February. According to Glocc, “The West Coast is back with a vengeance!”

Hype Press Update