E. Mason and Associates

For The First Time In Over A Decade A Comedian Is Hosting The Miss California Latina Pageants

2010-10-01T12:23:00.001-04:00

Comedian Aida Rodriguez Hosts the 2010 Miss California Latina and Miss Teen California Latina Pageant

For the first time in over a decade a comedian is hosting the Miss California Latina Pageants

Long Beach, CA- Oct. 1, 2010- You’ve seen her at the Improv, Laugh Factory, performing for our troops and opening up for some of the biggest names in comedy. Now, see comedian Aida Rodriguez as she hosts this years Miss California Latina Pageants on Oct. 10, 2010 at the Hotel Maya located at 700 Queensway Drive, Long Beach, CA 90802

For the first time in over a decade a comedian is hosting Miss California Latina and Miss California Teen Pageants; Latina comedian Aida Rodriguez is a fast rising Latina star in the world of Comedy. The bi-lingual PuertoRican/Dominican beauty is a refreshing voice in comedy in La La Land taking the nation by storm.

Representing the point of view of single and teen-age mothers as well as the long lost group of women that suffer from destructive eating disorders. A former model and recovering anorexic Rodriguez has no problem telling her audience, “I don’t tell jokes, I tell my business…I didn't make it in modeling because I got tired of being freaking’ hungry!" Her bravery in addressing the taboo reality that many women and teenage girls face everyday makes her a grand illustration of beauty, brains, and exceptional talent.

A perfect fit to host this year’s pageant; state director Jennifer Rodriguez says, “We are excited to have Aida as part of the production this year. We feel she is an excellent example of an empowered Latina with great success in her field. I feel she will bring great entertainment value to the show with her personality and comedic skills.”

A veteran on the mic, Aida has hosted several television pilots for networks. For Aida Rodriguez; “being part of this pageant is a great experience for me as a Latina; this organization actually cares about these young women. Here they are cultivating true beauty that generates from the inside and accentuates what's on the outside. I look forward to the celebration of the beautiful Latina woman on October 10th, we plan to have a party inside of a party, to host is an honor.”

About Aida Rodriguez: Comedian, Actress, Write, the ultimate triple threat. Whether she’s starring in movies like Image Entertainment’s “The Greatest Song” alongside Lamman Rucker (Why Did I Get Married, Meet The Browns), being the only Latina to ever appear on BET’s Comic View: One Mic Stand with comedian Kevin Hart; or touring abroad in Korea performing for our troops on the USO tour Aida Rodriguez is sure to bring the funny. Her comedy is a colorful splash in the bland world of affairs, as she is unafraid to tackle all issues from her own battle with Anorexia to the fight against Child Abuse. Comedian/Actor Arsenio Hall says; “Aida has something I never had when starting my stand up career. She has tremendous self-confidence! That combined with being funny should be lethal.” If you think her looks kill, wait until she opens her mouth…she’s deadly on the mic.

About Miss California Latina Pageant: Miss California Latina and Miss Teen California Latina Pageant is a celebration of beauty, style and cultural appreciation, emphasizing on the opportunity for personal development while serving the community. Miss California Latina and Miss Teen California Latina are the preliminaries to the national MISS LATINA US and MISS TEEN US LATINA, the most prestigious and longest-running pageant system in the world for U.S. Latinas. It is currently the only national Latina pageant in the U.S. that follows traditional pageant guidelines for participants.

Editors Notes:

Who: Comedian/Actress Aida Rodriguez Hosts the 2010 Miss California Latina and Miss Teen California Latina Pageant

What: Miss California Latina and Miss Teen California Latina Pageant

When: Oct. 10, 2010

Where: Hotel Maya (700 Queensway Drive, Long Beach, CA 90802)

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Elora Mason Talks About Rick Ross At The Palladium & 6th Annual Florida Entertainment Summit

2010-09-27T13:13:00.002-04:00

CEO/Publicist Elora Mason speaks to Talent Beyond Belief during her recent visit to Dallas Texas, about Rick Ross performing at The Palladium and 6th Annual Florida Entertainment Summit. [watch video]

"My team is based in Miami but thanks to the wonderful world of the net we're global"

"Nike: Boom" Rick Ross Nike Commercial

2010-09-27T10:50:00.003-04:00

365voice.com: Even Nike recognizes that the Teflon Don Ricky Rozay is the biggest Bawse that we’ve seen thus far with the latest Nike commercial. It’s not the typical Nike athletic endorsement more so than the latest catch phrase for “Nike: Boom”; the commercial shows Rick Ross walking into a jewelry shop to pick up a customized piece and when the jeweler reveals the piece that the viewer does not clearly see at first Ross says, “Boom!”.

Then the commercial cuts to the real athletes (Bo Jackson, Nndamukong Suh, Tim Tebow and Robinson Cano) in action all using the catch phrase “Boom!” Then before the clip ends we see Ricky Rozay’s customized piece and well just watch the video to hear what he says!

Rick Ross and Bun B take over Grambling vs. Prairie View Game Weekend

2010-09-07T08:57:00.012-04:00

Rick Ross & Bun B Performing Live In Concert at The Palladium Ballroom hosted by K104’s Skip Cheatham & DJ Bay Bay Friday, September 24, 2010 in Dallas, TX

Dallas, TX – September 7, 2010 -- It’s a football game, a battle of the bands and a takeover by the “Teflon Don and King of the Trill” in Dallas, TX during the Grambling State University VS. Prairie View A&M University Weekend; The historic game played between the Grambling State Tigers and Prairie View A&M University Panthers dates back to 1984. This year, Black Elite Entertainment presents Rick Ross (aka) Ricky Rozay and Bun B of UGK to kick off the classic game weekend. Rick Ross extends fair warning, “Dallas, TX get ready because I’m performing live at the Palladium and the game weekend will never be the same”.

The Bawse Rick Ross and King of the Trill, Bun B, will kick off the weekend by performing live on Friday, September 24, 2010 at the Palladium Ballroom. For this special weekend, event organizers, Black Elite Entertainment is encouraging partying with a purpose by donating portions of the event’s proceeds to The Watch Foundation, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization which provides eye exams and glasses to children in low income families. The event will include two VIP lounges with musical direction provided by DJ Romeo and it’s all hosted by K104’s Skip Cheatham alongside former Grambling State University Tiger and K104’s DJ Bay Bay. Advance tickets are available at various Dallas based ticket outlets, Ticketmaster and on www.ThePalladiumBallroom.com

About Black Elite Entertainment
Black Elite Entertainment is a full service entertainment marketing company, specializing in event planning; working with influential entertainers and athletes such as LeBron James, Rick Ross, Drake, Jamie Fox, Nelly, Floyd Mayweather and a host of others. Black Elite Entertainment is based in Dallas, TX and has organized events all over the country. Log on to www.BlackEliteEnt.com for more.

WHEN:
Friday, September 24, 2010
9pm – Doors open

***GREAT PHOTO OPPORTUNITY***
***INTERVIEWS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST***

WHERE:
Palladium Ballroom
1135 South Lamar Street
Dallas, TX 75215
www.ThePalladiumBallroom.com

MEDIA CONTACT:
Elora Mason
E. Mason & Associates
305-851-5699
elora@emasonassociates.com

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Stephanie Martinez Super Summer Jam 3 Performance & National Debut on the Daily Buzz

2010-06-10T10:49:00.004-04:00

Down Low Records is proud to announce that songstress Stephanie Martinez will make her national debut on The Daily Buzz on Monday, June 14, 2010. Catch Stephanie Martinez singing her hit single "So Sick" and "My Life".

Stephanie Martinez was also invited to open for Lambsbread at the Super Summer Jam 3 presented by DJ OSKI and Queen of the Scene at Tobacco Road, 626 South Miami Avenue, in Miami, FL on Saturday, June 12. She will perform live around 12:30am on the Parking Lot Stage. Send Stephanie Martinez a tweet if you plan on attending the show!!! www.twitter.com/StephanieMar18

Click Here to check The Daily Buzz local stations and air times

Connect with Stephanie Martinez by logging on to www.stephaniemartinezworld.com

The Entertainment Mixer DEMP Week 2010 Edition | Wed, Jan 6, 2009 in Tallahassee, FL

2010-01-02T14:22:00.011-05:00

365VOICE.com in association with E. Mason & Associates, DJ DEMP and The Source Magazine Presents “The Entertainment Mixer” @ Chubby’s Night Club, 1833 West Tennessee Street in Tallahassee, FL from 6pm – 9pm, Wednesday, Jan 6, 2010 during the 13th Annual DEMP Week. The Entertainment Mixer provides an opportunity for those in and aspiring to be in the Entertainment Industry to network and mingle with fellow recording artists, models, photographers, producers and so many more. The Entertainment Mixer is hosted by Lay-Lo Studios, WhoDatMusic.com, Street Connect DJs and The Chunky Chickz.

The Entertainment Mixer during DEMP Week is a must attend event. DEMP Week now in its 13 year and founded by DJ DEMP, tour DJ for David Banner, Juvenile and Trick Daddy has attracted the likes of George Clinton, Rick Ross, Lil Jon, LisaRaye, Trick Daddy, David Banner, Lil Flip, Trina and a host of others. Broadcasting live from The Entertainment Mixer is WhoDatMusic.com, the weekly online listening party hosted by Sean D. WhoDatMusic.com is a weekly show providing artists the opportunity to broadcast their music live and receive feedback from an online network in real time.

Admission to The Entertainment Mixer is complimentary and goodie bags in addition to hors d’oeuvres are provided while supplies last. Various artists on the verge will be able to showcase their talent for the opportunity to win studio time compliments of Lay-Lo Studios and The Source Magazine will provide the top rated artist chosen by Blazin’ 102.3 FM DJs, Street Connect DJs, The School Boyz and TJ Chapman with a feature on TheSource.com. A special performance will be provided by GMASH, Sho Zoe, Tarvoria, Total Kaos and more to be announced.

One In A Million Baby Phat Swimwear Fashion Show Model Search in association with Sho Zoe

2009-11-12T14:24:00.004-05:00

The 5th Annual Florida Entertainment Summit, Florida’s premier entertainment conference, is conducting a model search in association with Hip-Hop Recording Artist Sho Zoe from November 14 – November 28 open to young women 18 and over. The model search will travel to Gainesville, Tampa, Tallahassee, Orlando and Jacksonville, FL.

Aspiring models are recommended to arrive at the various open casting calls hair and makeup ready with a valid driver’s license or passport, photo of the model (preferable in a swimsuit) and a (2) piece swimsuit worn underneath their clothing. Models will enter for chance to compete in an online public voting competition. Once chosen, one model from Gainesville, Tampa, Tallahassee, Orlando and Jacksonville will compete online for the chance to win round trip travel and accommodations to attend the 5th Annual Florida Entertainment Summit in Miami, FL from Dec. 10-12, 2009.

Open Casting Calls for the 5th Annual Florida Entertainment Summit Baby Phat Swimwear Fashion Show Model Search:
Sat, 11/14
The Venue - 233 W University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
Mon, 11/16
Studio Inc - 3603 W Waters Ave, Tampa, FL 33614
Thursday, 11/19
Baha’s Beachclub - 2020 W Pensacola St, 32304
TBA
Orlando, FL
Sat, 11/28
Plush – 845 University Blvd N, Jacksonville, FL 32211

Hip-Hop recording artist Sho Zoe will travel to the open model casting calls and perform the hit single to his recently released “One In A Million” video. Sho Zoe will also act as a judge with local entertainment industry radio personalities, members of the press and various photographers.

The online voting for the (5) contestants is scheduled from November 30 – December 4, 2009 on ShoZoe.com. The winner will be announced on Monday, December 7, 2009.

Models will have the opportunity to win:
Placement in the 5th Annual Florida Entertainment Summit Baby Phat Swimwear Fashion Show
Receive consulting/referral from a major clothing line Vice President
Professional Photo Shoot
Magazine Placement
Featured in a National Artist Music Video
Host Live N Direct Red Carpet Events during Super Bowl XLIV in Miami
Chance to sign with a major model management company (for models without representation)
Product, gift certificates and so much more

Models in or can travel to Miami on Thursday, Dec 10, 2009 are encouraged to log on to www.FloridaEntertainmentSummit.com/modelsearch to enter the 5th Annual Florida Entertainment Summit Baby Phat Swimwear Fashion Show Model Search or email models@floridaentertainmentsummit.com with questions or concerns.

About Sho Zoe
Southwest Florida’s own Sho Zoe has been catapulted to major buzz status due in part to his smash single “She Get It” off the soon to be released album from Down Low Records. Sho Zoe has performed at shows with the likes of platinum artists Ying Yang Twins and fellow hit making Floridians Rick Ross, Plies and T-Pain. It didn’t take long for Sho Zoe’s strong grassroots following to catch on as he was BET.com's Ya Heard Artist for two months in a row and his "Hood Motivation" mix CD hosted by DJ Quest managed to make him one of Florida's Most Wanted. Sho Zoe is making his performance rounds across the state of Florida while connecting globally with his growing fan base. He was nominated for an Underground Music Award for Best Southern Independent Artist and he’s up for a Southern Entertainment Award. Sho Zoe is currently on the 5th Annual Florida Entertainment Summit Baby Phat Swimwear Fashion Show Model Search Tour and recently introduced the video for his single “One In A Million”.

About Florida Entertainment Summit
The Florida Entertainment Summit (FES) features an entertainment conference for filmmakers, fashion designers and recording artist held annually in Miami, FL. FES provides aspiring talent and entrepreneurs the opportunity to network with entertainment industry decision makers and empower them to gain new insight into selling entertainment product, brokering deals, promoting new music and learning about new industry trends. This year the producers of FES has partnered with the Miami Music Festival. Conference sessions on film and fashion produced by FES will be held on Thursday, December 10, 2009 and will be followed by sessions for “independent artists in the new music industry” produced by FES and The Miami Music Festival on Friday, December 11th and Saturday, December 12th. All conference sessions will take place in the James L. Knight Center’s Riverfront Ballroom at the Hyatt Regency Miami. Previous participants of the Florida Entertainment Summit include John Legend, Rick Ross, Flo Rida, Jim Jonsin, DJ Khaled, Bigga Rankin, Cool N Dre and a host of others.

5th Annual Florida Entertainment Summit Cinema Lounge

2009-10-30T06:53:00.001-04:00

5th Annual Florida Entertainment Summit Cinema Lounge, originally uploaded by E. Mason Associates.

Calling all Filmmakers!!! We want to screen your film at the 5th Annual Florida Entertainment Summit. Log on to www.FloridaEntertainmentSummit.com for details.

Baby Phat Swimwear Fashion Show Model Search at the 5th Annual Florida Entertainment Summit

2009-10-28T07:19:00.006-04:00

Baby Phat Swimwear Fashion Show Model Search Hosted by Black Men Magazine, Live N Direct and Halo Media during the 5th Annual Florida Entertainment Summit.
Thursday, December 10, 2009 from 9am – 12pm @ the James L. Knight Center Riverfront Hall at the Hyatt Regency Hotel Downtown Miami. Open to women 18 years and older; No experience necessary. Submission Deadline: December 1, 2009. No Submission Fee. Logo on to www.FloridaEntertainmentSummit.com for more info

SW Florida Celebrity Birthday Bash for Florida’s Most Wanted Sho Zoe

2009-10-06T13:23:00.009-04:00

Nuvolocity Presents
The Celebrity Birthday Bash for Florida’s Most Wanted
Sho Zoe

@ Southwest Florida’s Hottest Ladies Night
Level Night Club
1527 Hendry Street
Downtown, FT. Myers

Wed, Oct 7, 2009
9pm – 2am

Musical Direction By
Sound Makanics, MC Griff Gotti, DJ D Spiff and DJ Showtime

Surprise guest appearances all nite!

Managers & Publicist contact E. Mason & Associates for client involvement
ema@emasonassociates.com or 305-851-5699

More Sho Zoe:
www.Myspace.com/ShoZoe
www.Twitter.com/ShoZoe239

Invite | Sho Zoe's Birthday Celebration

2009-10-02T13:24:00.008-04:00

On Wednesday, October 7, 2009 Southwest Florida will have the Biggest Birthday Celebration For Hip-Hop Recording Artist Sho Zoe!!!

Last year, Grindmode, Acafool, Ballgreezy, 105.5 The Beat DJ Quest and so many more celebrated with Sho Zoe and his Southwest Florida fans.

Sho Zoe's Birthday is not all to be celebrated; Southwest Florida will also celebrate Sho Zoe's "Most Slept On Artist of the Year" Southern Entertainment Award Nomination.

As usual, they'll always be surprises so come celebrate with "Florida's Most Wanted" on Wednesday, October 7, 2009 at Level Night Club in Ft. Myers from 9pm - 2am. 105.5FM The Beat will broadcast live.

Managers, Publicist and Artist RSVP by emailing EMA@EMASONASSOCIATES.COM

UB of T.H.C. Crew Featured in Hip Hop Weekly Magazine

2009-09-18T12:04:00.006-04:00

UB, the Underboss of the T.H.C. Crew is featured in Hip-Hop Weekly's latest issue, Next to Blow Section! Click Here For More

Florida Entertainment Summit To Take Place At The Miami Music Festival

2009-09-09T10:29:00.002-04:00

Producers of the 5th Annual Florida Entertainment Summit (FES) announced today that their 5th annual event will take place on December 10-12, 2009 at The Miami Music Festival. Conference sessions on film and fashion produced by FES on Thursday, December 10, 2009 will be followed by sessions for “independent artists in the new music industry” produced by FES and The Miami Music Festival on Friday, December 11th and Saturday, December 12th. All conference sessions will take place in the James L. Knight Center’s Riverfront Ballroom at the Hyatt Regency Miami. Previous participants of the Florida Entertainment Summit include John Legend, Rick Ross, Flo Rida, Jim Jonsin, DJ Khaled, Bigga Rankin, Cool N Dre and a host of others.

The Miami Music Festival conference and showcase of emerging artists will also present over 600 musical performances on 25 stages throughout the Brickell area of downtown Miami during the evenings of December 10-12th. The Festival is being produced in association with The Miami Herald, El Nuevo Herald, miami.com, Yamaha Corporation of America, the cultural affairs departments of The City of Miami and Miami Dade County and in cooperation with Broadjam.com and rights organizations ASCAP, BMI, SESAC and Sound Exchange.

The Florida Entertainment Summit features film, fashion, music and entertainment events presented by and for entertainers and gives marketers and entrepreneurs the opportunity to network with entertainment industry decision makers, and gain new insight into selling entertainment product, brokering deals, promoting new music and learning about new industry trends.
Registration for The Florida Entertainment Summit and The Miami Music Festival is now open at www.floridaentertainmentsummit.com

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For more on the Florida Entertainment Summit, contact:
Elora Mason, E. Mason & Associates
elora@emasonassociates.com / 305-851-5699
or visit floridaentertainmentsummit.com

For the Miami Music Festival, contact:
Woody Graber, Woody Graber & Associates
woodygraber@hotmail.com/ 305-606-2979
or visit miamimusicfestival.org

GHETTO FABULUST South Florida's Hottest Stylist Reality Show

2009-09-08T18:38:00.005-04:00

Everybody's talking, texting, tweeting and raving about "Ghetto Fabulust" South Florida's hottest stylist reality show scheduled to air on MY33 TV in October so we had to share.
Click Here for a Sneak Peak

Birthday and Film Release Celebration for Actress/Comedian Aida Rodriguez

2009-08-27T12:01:00.007-04:00

Star of “The Greatest Song” Actress/Comedian Aida Rodriguez to Celebrate her Fabulous Birthday Celebration at LA's Exclusive Green Door
The Event will also double as a Film Release Party for “The Greatest Song”

Saturday, August 29th @ 9PM
Media check in: 8:30pm
Red Carpet: 9pm – 10:30pm

The Green Door, 1429 Ivar Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90028-8121
**Private Event Must RSVP To Attend**

Members of the press, Media & Talent Submissions Contact
Cecily Wiggins
323-419-3866
Media@Convergentmediapr.com - Media Request
RSVP@Convergentmediapr.com - Talent Submissions
*Please RSVP to receive media & talent confirmations

Some Confirmed Guests Include:
David Zayas - Star of Showtimes Dexter and The Expendible
Craig Robinson - The Goods, The Office, Pineapple Express
Robert Sanchez - The Fast and The Furious
Faizon Love - Couples
Tony Rock - All of Us, The Tony Rock Project
Jimmy Smits - Dexter
Amy Ashton - Host MTV Celebrity Interviews, Exec Prod E!'s Fake or Real, Soccer Mom's Secrets
In addition to Dancing with the Stars cast members and many more!

"The Greatest Song" is a compassionate love story with a comedic twist as two imperiled churches of different ethnicities join together through love, music, laughter and prayer. A successful music producer (Lamman Rucker, Tyler Perry's Meet the Browns) thinks he's got all the answers, but heaven help him when he meets a stunning church choir director (Aida Rodriguez). Sparks fly as the pair collaborate to bring the two choirs together in hopes of winning the first prize in a National Gospel Competition. They quickly realize that if they’re going to have a prayer of winning, the choirs have to overcome racial tensions and learn to work as one.

Rodriquez’ talent is just as diverse as the two cultures depicted in The Greatest Song. Hailing from the multi-cultural enclave of Miami, this bilingual Puerto Rican and Dominican actress captures the essence of diversity with her saucy and unique comedic style. Never one to limit herself, her resume boasts projects consisting of film, television and theatre. She recently performed at the Laugh Factory in Florida along with well-known comedian Russell Peters. Rodriguez is one of the only female comedians to adapt her comedy for both English and Spanish audiences.

More on Actress/Comedian Aida Rodriguez
www.myspace.com/aidaisfunny
www.twitter.com/funnyaida

SW FL's Own Sho Zoe Nominated For "#1 Contender of The Year" and "Best Southern Rapper of The Year"

2009-08-20T16:56:00.006-04:00

SW Florida's Own Hip-Hop Recording Artist Sho Zoe is nominated for the "#1 Contender of The Year" and "Best Southern Rapper of The Year" at the Biggest National Award Show For Independent Recording Artist held on Sunday, August 23, 2009 at the would famous BB Kings Concert Hall in Times Square, NYC

Sho Zoe is Scheduled to Perform at the 7th Annual Underground Music Awards along with Rap Pioneer DMC, Freeway and more

Miami, FL, August 20, 2009 -- There’s a saying in Florida that this is the season of the Zoe’s. The Zoe’s being people of Haitian decent and Southwest Florida’s own Sho Zoe has been recognized for his strong grassroots movement in southwest Florida. Sho Zoe is up for not one but two major awards at the upcoming Underground Music Awards. "Just being nominated is a honor for me" explained Sho Zoe but Southwest Florida is anticipating a win for Sho Zoe in the categories of #1 Contender of the Year" and/or "Best Southern Rapper of the Year". Artist such as Saigon, Remy Ma, Styles P, Mims, Papoose, Joell Ortiz, Maino & more are all former Underground Music Award winners. DJ Quest explain, "Sho Zoe has been a beast in Florida's Underground Music Scene for years; He deserves this!

Sho Zoe is currently celebrating the success of his "One in a Million" single produced by Core DJ/105.5 The Beat DJ Quest. The single featuring Nav is currently receiving major club and radio spins in the Naples, FT. Myers area. Southwest Florida (home of Plies) has another reason to shine with Sho Zoe's strong emergence. This Naples, FL native made a swift entry into the ever growing Florida movement when his singles "Sho Nuff" and "She Get It' received spins on Miami’s Power 96, Gainesville’s Magic 101.3, FT. Myers 105.5 The Beat, Tampa’s 95.7 The Beat and MORE. Sho Zoe’s singles are available on iTunes and his video for "Sho Nuff" was featured on BET.com. The Underground Music Awards is not the first honor for the artist; Sho Zoe was also a featured Independent Grind Artist on Wordofsouth.com.

The 2009 Underground Music Awards will Feature Special Performances By Rap Pioneer DMC from the legendary Run DMC, Freeway & more. Urban Threshold's Underground Music Awards is a national award show breaking the rules of conventionalism. Unlike the Grammy Awards or the Billboard Music Awards, the Underground Music Awards was created to acknowledge and honor the achievements and contributions of unsigned and independent artists within the urban music scene.

EVENT: The 7th Annual Underground Music Awards
WHEN: Sunday, August 23rd, 2009
WHERE: BB Kings Concert Hall in Times Square, NYC (West 42nd Between 7th & 8th Ave's)
TIME: Doors Open @ 6PM Sharp

For more information on Sho Zoe:
http://www.ShoZoe.com
http://www.Myspace.com/ShoZoe
http://www.youtube.com/shozoetv
305-851-5699
Elora@emasonassociates.com

For more information on the 7th Annual Underground Music Awards:
www.UndergroundMusicAwards.com
Promoradio247@Gmail.com / 917-355-3456

Chaos of Grind Mode Birthday Bash at Sobe Live

2009-08-03T10:12:00.031-04:00

Chaos, Empress (Founder of the Chunky Chickz) and Hunger of Grind Mode
Atmosphere at Chaos Birthday Bash

South Beach set the scene Saturday night as Chaos of Miami Rap trio Grind Mode celebrated with an All Star Birthday Bash at urban hotspot SOBE LIVE. This event brought the entire city out as fans and friends popped bottles all night long and Miami showed support to South Dade’s finest. The crowd began gathering earlier than usual, as club-goers and supporters buzzed with anticipation, the sidewalks of Washington Avenue began overflowing as the line built.

The crowd spilled through the velvet admission ropes and into the venue packing the dance floor, selling the bar out and filling the VIP section. Chaos showed love to fans upon arriving, stopping for pictures with friends and supporters as he made his way to the VIP suite surrounded with the sultry SOBE Live dancers. From wall to wall, the speakers were blazing with the most infectious soundtrack to a movie this major - courtesy of DJ Element & D1 the MC. Chaos spread love the South Dade way, jumping onto the dance floor to celebrate and falling into full character as he hit the wave “Swag Surfin” with R&B gem Cherismé - who stopped by to show love to her fellow South Florida artist

Chaos hit the booth with DJ Element, hopping on the mic and welcoming everyone to the event before making his way back to VIP where he continued to flick it up with fans. Chaos hit the stage around 2:30AM giving the at capacity crowd what they were waiting for- something to vibe to! The club ignited as Chaos performed various renditions of Grind Mode’s smash singles “I’m So High” and “Ecstasy” as he got loose with his on stage entourage the Pretty Boyz who kept the crowd amped with their explosive energy. People filled the railings of the VIP section as bottle service kept the bash going even after Chaos had exited the club. The guests kept the celebration going and rode out the party until after 4:00AM before emptying onto the streets of South Beach.

Chaos and The Pretty Boyz
DJ Element, Cherismé and D1The MC

Atmosphere at Chaos Birthday Party

Follow Me Tour Introducing R&B Gem Cherisme'

2009-07-17T14:49:00.003-04:00

The Follow Me Tour Introducing R&B Gem Cherisme’ Kicked Off in South Florida on Tuesday, July 14, 2009. The evening began in the luxurious ambience of Miami’s Le Café with complimentary NUVO flowing for the entire crowd. Headlining the tour, R&B Gem Cherisme’ illuminated the crowd with her performance of both hit singles “Fly Mamita” and “Invisible”. The tour is scheduled to stop in Daytona Beach, Tampa, Orlando and more dates will be announced. Cherisme’ will provide details of her first tour via social network Twitter. Log on to www.Twitter.com and follow @Cherisme for up to the minute details on the Follow Me Tour.

For More Cherisme’ log on to:
www.Myspace.com/MusicbyCherisme
www.Youtube.com/CherismeTV

Almost Famous Celebrates 5 Years of Promoting Exceptional Emerging Artists

2009-07-10T02:21:00.003-04:00

Celebrating half a decade of connecting emerging artists with music industry professionals, Verseus Entertainment Group commemorates its immeasurable accomplishments with the Almost Famous Five-Year Anniversary Show. Scheduled for Saturday, July 25, at Sub Zero in Underground Atlanta, the star-studded festivities include the annual Almost Famous Awards ceremony and comedic celebrity roast.

“The majority of the most influential recording artists today started as independents,” says VEG founder Rovella Williams. “Our mission is to lead those aspiring artists down the right path. The Anniversary Show is our way of recognizing those who are well on their way to stardom.” Past award recipients include Konvict-Live/Interscope Recording Artist Rock City, Grand Hustle/Atlantic Recording Artist BoB, and last years Independent Record Label of the year Colliepark Music.

Founded in 2004, the Atlanta-based Almost Famous Show is an outlet for artists to be introduced to prominent music industry professionals. Previous attendees of Almost Famous include award winning producers Bryan “Michael” Cox(Usher, Mary J, Mariah Carey), DJ Toomp (T.I., Kanye West, Jeezy, Jay Z), Mr. Collipark (Ying Yang Twins, Soulja Boy, Jamie Foxx); artist managers and A&Rs Chaka Zula (DTP), Kawan “KP” Prather (John Legend) and industry tastemakers TJ Chapman (TJ’s DJ’s) and Core DJs founder Tony Neal.

The Almost Famous Five-Year Anniversary Show will highlight the accomplishments of individuals who advanced their careers throughout the year. Honorees will be up-and-coming stars who have demonstrated an impeccable grind and exceptional talent. In addition to the show, several influential tastemakers in urban music will be honored with a comedic celebrity roast by some of the top comedians in the nation. “With the addition of the comedic roast, I can personally guarantee an unforgettable night of fun, laughs and good music,” says Williams.

Verseus Entertainment Group is a boutique entertainment firm with an emphasis in public relations, event management, promotions and artist consulting. Over the years, Verseus Entertainment Group has produced almost 50 Almost Famous Shows in Atlanta, New York City, Miami, Mississippi and Alabama. VEG has also provided publicity, event management and promotion to New York Times best-selling author Omar Tyree, Fly Girl Inc. model searches in Atlanta and Miami, Fly Girl magazine launch party in Atlanta, Billboard Hip Hop and R&B Conference, Atlantis Music Conference, Jump Right Association’s First Annual Jump Right Day and a host of others.

For Performance or Sponsorship Info:

Rovella Williams
678-481-6279
rwilliams@almostfamousshow.com

Soul Seduction Tour Introducing R&B Gem Cherisme' Kick Off In Miami

2009-07-08T12:29:00.006-04:00

The Breathing Room in Association with E. Mason & Associates & NUVO Present Soul Seduction Tour Kick Off

Tuesday, July 14, 2009
@ Le Café
7295 Biscayne BLVD, Miami, FL
Doors open @ 8pm

Introducing R&B GEM
Cherisme’
(Pronounced Chair Is May)
Music by: DJ Pooh Bear (The Blast of King)
Complimentary NUVO from 8pm – 10pm

DJs & Members of the Press RSVP to EMA@Emasonassociates.com

For more information and table reservations
call/text 407-915-4855
Advance tickets available at www.thebreathingroomshow.com
Spoken Word, R&B, Conscious Rap, Lovers Rock Reggae & Light Rock Artists call for performance opportunities

Cherisme’ Single “Fly Mamita”
Click Here to Listen
Available on iTunes

Additional Cherisme’ Dates:

7/17 Daytona - Soul Seduction Tour @ Xclusive
7/18 Gainesville - Blue & White Weekend
7/19 Miami - Chunky Chickz Unsigned Hype @ Literary Café
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Don't be so quick to make McNair a hero

2009-07-07T13:44:00.009-04:00

Jason Whitlock brings his edgy and thought-provoking style to FOXSports.com. Columnist for the Kansas City Star, he has won the National Journalism Award for Commentary for "his ability to seamlessly integrate sports and social commentary and to challenge widely held assumptions along the racial divide."

We can quit calling Steve McNair a great leader now. Leadership starts at home. And I'm no longer all that interested in hearing about the community service work McNair did in Tennessee and Mississippi. Service to community begins at home, too.

Stop reading now if your preference is sugar-coated, politically-correct, phony-ass pontificating. You can find plenty of that garbage littering the Internet.

I'm going to get knee deep in this Steve McNair tragedy and what it really signifies. Until the police wrap up their investigation, I'm only willing to acknowledge four victims — McNair's four sons.

I don't know how to classify the adults in this saga — McNair, his wife Mechelle or his 20-year-old girlfriend, Sahel "Jenny" Kazemi.

The kids, they're victims of two horrific crimes: 1. the murder of their father; 2. their father's apparent abandonment so that he had time to wine, dine, vacation and shack up with his jump-off.

Let me repeat, I'm not some sanctimonious moralizer.

Personally, I prefer June-December romances, but a blossoming May flower certainly could be fertilized into a special, 28-year-old bouquet by a patient and attentive gardener.

As for the life-experience, station-in-life disparity between a retired millionaire quarterback and a Dave & Buster's waitress, well, let he who has never Captained cast the first hoe.

Every man I know has a little Captain in him. We see a pretty young thang working her way through nursing or cosmetology school and it's just in our nature to pay a cellphone bill, a car note or get her nails done. It's what we do. And if you've earned a chunk of change in professional sports or in corporate America, you might buy a big black Escalade in her name, fly her to Vegas or go parasailing over the ocean. It's not a black or white thing. It's not an athlete thing. It's a man thing we haven't been able to shake since Eve gave us an apple.

The look of pure, unadulterated joy on McNair's face captured as he and Jenny parasailed is one every real man recognizes as the uncontrollable feeling of elation that gushes through the male, middle-aged body when he finds the Tenderoni Bobby Brown sang about.

Do not read this as me condoning McNair's extramarital affair. I'm not.

But we don't know the nature of Steve and Mechelle McNair's relationship. We don't know what made them happy, what agreement they reached or what was transpiring in their marriage. What we do know is that McNair had four sons. And based on the observations and comments of Kazemi's neighbors and neighbors at the condominium McNair rented, McNair spent so much time with Kazemi over the past few months that people assumed they lived together.

You see, this is my problem with McNair, with American men as a whole.

We shirk our responsibilities as fathers. We don't have time for it. We think it's a part- or no-time job. We think our career is more important. We think charity work is more important. We think some young tail is more important.

We foolishly believe we're unnecessary in the rearing of children. This mindset must die.

I pass no judgment on McNair kicking it with a woman 16 years his junior. I don't agree with it, but I pass no judgment on McNair "cheating" on his wife. However, I think it's ridiculous and embarrassing that he spent so much time chasing after a Nashville waitress that he created the impression he lived with her.

Many have tried, but you can't maintain two homes, two families. If HBO has shown us anything, it's that kids are the losers when it comes to Big Love.

You can't live with a waitress in a condo/apartment, take her parasailing, clubbing, to Vegas and raise a brood of boys living in a home on the other side of town.

Kids are game-changers. Kids require sacrifice. Kids are a daily and sometimes hourly responsibility. You don't properly raise them in your spare time with money, fame, gifts and glowing newspaper and magazine stories about your courage to play on Sundays despite injury and pain.

Steve McNair sounds like a warrior who fought the wrong war. He won a public-relations battle.

He was so popular in Nashville that when his under-drinking-age "Becky" got popped driving her mistress ransom while drunk and/or high the police called a cab to give McNair, the Escalade passenger, a ride home.

This is the privilege of fame and inclusion in the boys club. We're so mentally diseased that we instinctively feel empathy and envy when we see a married father of four liquored up with his near-teenage girlfriend.

You know what the cop was thinking:

But for the grace of God, two-tenths of a second on my 40 time and the high school coach who made me play tight end rather than receiver, there go I.

Steve McNair was flawed in the same way as most American men.

Too many men think financial success is their primary and most important contribution to a relationship with their kids, wives and/or girlfriends. A grown woman has the right to settle for that. Children shouldn't have to settle for anything less than their father's very best effort.

By Jason Whitlock
You can e-mail Jason Whitlock at ballstate0@aol.com.

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Lil Wayne, Mary J Blige, Rick Ross, Young Jeezy and more at Hot 107.9 Birthday Bash 14 @ Philips Arena

2009-06-21T09:01:00.010-04:00

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Red Carpet Event To Celebrate The Birthday of Publicist Jessyka Phorbes

2009-06-19T18:10:00.003-04:00

23 WAYS TO MAKE A MOVIE R&B DINNER PARTY!
"CELEBRATING THE BIRTHDAY OF PUBLICIST JESSYKA PHORBES"
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Tuesday, June 23, 2009
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1800 Tequila Presents The Official Maybach Music Group BET Awards After Party

2009-06-19T11:01:00.006-04:00

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Rick Ross, Maybach Music Group & 1800 Tequila Present Carol City Cartel "Custom Cars & Cycles' Campaign Launch

2009-06-12T17:28:00.007-04:00

Maybach Music Group was in attendance Wednesday night at Club B.E.D, South Beach to announce the launch of Carol City Cartel’s “Custom Cars & Cycles” Album Campaign and to celebrate the new endorsement of 1800 Tequila.
With bottles of the 1800 Tequila flowing, Rick Ross, Carol City Cartel and the entire Maybach Music Group Family shared time among the many guests, giving most the chance to inquire about Ross’ victorious year including his third #1 album debut Deeper Than Rap and the new addition of super rap collaborative Triple C’s.
Triple C’s has added its newest member Young Breed to Carol City Cartel which already include Gunplay and Torch. Maybach Music Group recording artists Magazeen, Duce Pound, Scotty Boi and Masspike Miles were also in attendance showing support for their label mates.

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