MTV Jams Turns to Dr. Teeth to Create Texas All-Star Day

Houston, TX – MTV Jams recently enlisted the services of Texas tastemakers, film/video director John “Dr. Teeth” Tucker (Director’s Cutt Media), Texas Summer Music Conference, BornStarz, Inc., and Publicity Pieces, in the creation of the network’s Texas All-Star Day. The television special, created in celebration of NBA All-Star Weekend taking place in The Lone Star State, will air on MTV Jams Saturday February 6, 2010.

Texas All-Star Day will feature in-depth interviews and videos from some of the state’s most well known and rising talents. Viewers can tune in and see new interviews and favorite videos from Texas rap royalty Bun B, Dorrough, PlayNSkillz, Devin tha Dude, Chamillionaire, Slim Thug Paul Wall, Trae tha Truth, and Z-Ro. The special will also introduce the world to the next wave of talent from all over the state including Troublesum, Inertia, Spark Dawg, Bido, King Kylee, Hezeleo, Question, Six2, Faddy Daddy, Hoodboss and Killa Kyleon.

Known best as the visionary responsible for the images that helped propel many Texas artist to platinum selling status, Dr. Teeth, and his team, had both the relationships and background to pull this project together for the network. “Throughout my career as a director I’ve had the honor of working with the majority of the artist in the state, so it only took was a couple of calls to bring everyone together for this great project,” Tucker explains. Creating the television special was a return to his roots, as he was a Sr. Producer at BET for several of their top shows including Rap City, Teen Summit, and Spring Bling. “Creating content for television is second nature to me, this was a pleasant return and I look forward to doing more of it in the immediate future.” Mic Moodswing (of the Texas Summer Music Conference) and Born Starz, Inc were intricate in aiding Tucker in gathering artists in Dallas and surrounding areas, while Publicity Pieces coordinated resources and talent in Houston, Austin and San Antonio. “My team worked extremely hard to help me realize my vision, and I know its something that the entire state will be proud of.”

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CLEVELAND'S WORLD FAMOUS DJ FRESH BECOMES THE OFFICIAL DJ OF SLICK WATTS

Two of the biggest names in Ohio hip hop have officially joined forces!

CLEVELAND, Ohio – Wattsy Music Management and the reigning UMA Best Midwest Artist, Slick Watts, are proud to announce that the World Famous DJ Fresh of Cleveland’s Z107.9FM & The League Crew will be Slick’s Official DJ for all concerts, live performances and other promotional opportunities.

“It is an honor to team up with a DJ of Fresh’s caliber.” Slick said of the collaboration. “After seeing the movement first hand at two events recently it is great to have Fresh officially join the team. He’s been making big moves for years and it is great to add him to the Wattsy Music Team.”

DJ Fresh is one of Cleveland’s most experienced, well-respected and well-connected DJ’s. When some of the biggest names in music and sports business come to town, you can bet that DJ Fresh will be on the decks holding it down. From divas like the queen of hip hop and R&B Mary J. Blige to the streets with artists like Snoop Dog, Outkast, Lil Wayne, DJ Fresh has worked with them all. Over the years, he has been at the top of the nightclub scene in Cleveland, holding down a residence at Cleveland’s largest nightclub, the former Metropolis, where he rocked in front of 1,200 plus every Saturday night. Now each Saturday you can catch him Partying Fresh at The Vertigo in Akron! Not only has DJ Fresh made his mark in Ohio, he has done parties in New York, Las Vegas, Miami, Detroit, Canada and Europe. As one of the most sought after DJ’s in his city in 2005 DJ Fresh landed a gig on Cleveland’s number on hip hop station Z107.9FM, where you can catch him every Friday night. After being on air in Cleveland for years DJ Fresh has been syndicated on the national Russ Parr Morning Show in ten markets all over the country. After working hard for ten years DJ Fresh continues to be a force in the music industry.

“Working with Slick Watts will be a great opportunity for me ad the whole Watts movement.” said DJ Fresh when asked about the partnership. “He signifies what I represent, hard work and dedication in his music. So with my input and my goals we will reach the ultimate goal which is getting his music out to the world.”

During a very busy year, Slick performed in New York City for the “America’s Next Urban Superstar” Competition and was invited to the Urban Music Awards as a VIP guest with the likes of KRS-1, DJ Grandmaster Flash and Swizz Beatz. He has been featured as the “Heater of the Day” on one of the top hip hop websites AllHipHop.com twice. He has also been featured on YoRaps.com, HipHopGame.com, RapMullet.com, HipHopDX.com & WorldStarHipHop.com. Slick opened the “Russ Parr Bus Tour” in Cincinnati, Ohio in front of a full Cincinnati Music Hall. Known as the “Grammy’s for the Underground”, Slick was named “Best Midwest Artist at the 7^th Annual Underground Music Awards. The Diamond Duval Awards recognized Slick as a “Breakthrough Artist” nominee in Jacksonville, FL. Also, in January of 2010 Slick co-headlined a concert at the historic Capitol Theatre with Mike Jones.

Slick Watts is proud to be supported by his Official Clothing Partner is the legendary athletic brand Stall & Dean/Rucker Apparel that has been around since 1898. DJ Fresh is a great addition to the Wattsy Music movement and brings years of experience and hard work to the team. Look for Slick Watts and DJ Fresh in a city near you.

For more information on Slick Watts including his music, photos, videos and more visit http://www.wattsymusic.com/. Check out more on DJ Fresh at http://www.davefresh.worldpress.com/.

Slick Watts DJ Fresh:

Hometown: Martins Ferry, OH Hometown: Cleveland, OH

Twitter: www.twitter.com/SlickWatts Twitter: www.twitter.com/DJFresh

Website: http://www.wattsymusic.com/ Website: http://www.davefresh.worldpress.com/

Contact Information for Interviews & Bookings:
Wattsy Music Management: Email: info@wattsymusic.com Phone: 614-260-7196

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EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH FREEWAY

Freeway AKA Mr 1-900 Hustler is back with a new album titled "The Stimulus Package". The new album is scheduled to release February 16th so be on the look out. In the meantime Freeway is appetizing the fans with the first single off the album called "She Makes Me Feel". For those of you that have been asking the "who, what, when, where and why" about Freeway well INTRO got the chance to ask those questions for you with an exclusive interview. I got the chance to get with Freeway and talk about the new album, Beanie Siegel, 50 Cent, Jay-z, and Cash Money.

INTRO: Where you have you been? Your last album was in 2007.

FREEWAY: I been on the grind. I got the new album coming out called "The Stimulus Package" released by Rhymesayers Entertainment. I took it back to the essence. The whole album was produced by one producer by the name of "Jake One" and it came out crazy.

INTRO: The new single is out and I want to know what the response has been from the people about the single?

FREEWAY: Everybody loving it man. We shoot the video for it on Thursday. I am feeling real good about the project and I look forward to moving forward with the project.

INTRO: What direction were you going in with this album?

FREEWAY: With this album I just really wanted to prove that I could do it on my own. Everybody know me for being under Jay-z and Beanie Sigel you know so I just wanted to prove that I could do it myself.

INTRO: Whassup with your label "Free Money"? Do you have any of your artists featured on the new album "Stimulus Package" or do you have any projects that will be coming from the label soon?

Freeway: The label is something that I am putting together so you can look forward to that in the future. I have a mixtape coming out called the "Freelapse" that is going to drop the week before the album. Its dedicated to Eminem. I have all Eminem beats and I have a couple artists on them joints.

INTRO: I know that 50 Cent and Jay-Z were suppose to co-executive produce your last album 2007 album "Free At Last" but 50 Cent ended up giving up his executive producer role in the end. I didn't hear that there was any beef between the two of you. Were you guys just going in different directions with the project?

FREEWAY: It just didn't work out in the end. There were some technical things that didn't work out but its still all good. Its still all love with 50.

INTRO: I know that you are signed with Rhymesayers but I also heard that you signed to Cash Money this past summer?

FREEWAY: That is still up in the air right now its not official yet but hopefully that situation works out.

INTRO: I heard that you had spiritual crisis that had you thinking about leaving the rap game which in turn provoked you to take the Hajj (annual pilgrimage to Mecca). Can you give more clarification on that?

FREEWAY: I did the Umrah. The Hajj you take only once a year but the Umrah you can take anytime. I didn't have a spiritual crisis. Every Muslim if they get a chance they should do it at least once in their life. It was something that I was obligated to do and when the perfect time came I took advantage of it. I didn't have not religious crisis or nothing like that. With me being Muslim I am definitely not suppose to be doing this music so it is a struggle that I go through within myself all the time.

INTRO: What keeps you focused to keep you in the rap game.

FREEWAY: I am just so passionate about what I do. It was something that I wanted to do since I was a little kid. I feel real strong about it.

INTRO: We all know about the situation with Beanie Sigel and Jay-Z where it has been called beef but really Beanie was expressing how he felt about the situation. Did anyone reach out to you and ask you how you felt?

FREEWAY: Beans was with Roc-A-Fella longer that I was so he felt more strongly about the situation than I do. It is what it is. I am still cool with Beans and I am still cool with Jay. I am just trying to move forward and make good music and make my stamp in hip-hop.

INTRO: Are there any particular artists that you would like to collaborate with that you have not worked with yet?

FREEWAY: I definitely want to work with Dre. I definitely want to work with him. There are lot if artists that I have not worked with yet so I am looking to do alot of things in the future.

INTRO: Do you have an promo tours or album release parties coming up?

FREEWAY: We got a lot of things poppin in February. We have a album release party in Philly on the 15th, New York on the 16th, Boston on the 18th, and after that we are going to be doing a lot of different things so I will definitely keep you posted.

Kidz In The Hall Invite You To The LAND OF MAKE BELIEVE

Kidz In The Hall have matured in their music to discover who they truly are as artists. Having the opportunity to reflect on their body of work and analyze both their strengths and weaknesses has enabled the group to redefine both their goals, aspirations and at the same time expose what the music industry can do to those closely involved with it.

Kidz In The Hall are embarking on their next journey into the LAND OF MAKE BELIEVE . For Naledge, MC of Kidz In The Hall, he sees the project as "the moment we have worked for has come to a crossroad. We strive for success in this music industry, but we have never taken time to look ourselves in the mirror and analyze what this industry has made us. As a lyricist, I used this album to serve as a soundtrack to my aspirations and to my downfalls, but also as a chance to evaluate who I am as a man compared to whom I envisioned myself to be.”

Examining the current climate of our world today, LAND OF MAKE BELIEVE, is a timely reminder for us all to take a step back and analyze how we can strive to be better and achieve more. Double-O highlights this further by saying that "The Land of Make Believe is different things for different people. For us it is the space between where we are now as artists and where we feel we should be. It's the idea that until you actually get to your destination or goal you have to act like you are already there.”

The first single from the album, "FLICKIN", currently available at iTunes worldwide, is a prime example of dichotomy of imagination and reality. The title is a colloquial Chicago term. Naledge explains "Flickin'" is the idea that at any point in time something is photo-ready or picturesque. When I was younger it was used to describe a person's car, shoes, haircut, or outfit. Any material possession with physical beauty.” "Confidence is key" Double-0 adds, "The song should make you feel good when you look in the mirror regardless of what you have on."

Kidz In The Hall have recently unveiled the second single, “JUKEBOX” featuring MC Lyte. The video, directed by BB GUN, will be impacting National Video Networks in early February. The group had the opportunity to perform the track and other key songs in front of MTV’s entire staff.

Just last year Kidz In The Hall released their critically acclaimed album, The In Crowd, (May 2008) which propelled them into the limelight with key tracks like "DRIVING DOWN THE BLOCK," and "LOVE HANGOVER" featuring Estelle. With tremendous support from national video networks the videos for these songs were placed in heavy rotation and even highlighted on shows such as MTV's TRL and BET's 106 & Park.

Kidz In The Hall went on to land exciting licensing deals with their music featured in EA Sports Madden 09, Rockstar Game's Midnight Club LA, Activision's Pimp My Ride 2 and EA Sports upcoming game NBA LIVE 2010.

The group remained active touring both North America and Europe , performing with the likes of Method Man & Redman, Gym Class Heroes, Atmosphere, The Clipse, MURS, and as a part of Rock The Bells and Paid Dues Tours.

It was this heavy activity that caught the attention of REEBOK, who enlisted Kidz In The Hall to be the first group representing their GLOBAL REEBOK CLASSICS CAMPAIGN. Kidz In The Hall remixed Special Ed’s “I GOT IT MADE,” filmed a video for the track, and were featured in over 500 Foot Locker Locations.

Kidz In The Hall are excited for the world to hear their next project. Double-O proclaims, “Since we were backpackers on the first album and Hipsters on the second...I am interested to see what they'll call us on this album...how about just Dope artists!”

NEW MUSIC FROM SKENT DUKES - BANK ROLL

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Here is a new banger from @Skent_Dukes entitled BANK ROLL (he brought you Band After Band, Steady Watchin ft Gorilla Zoe, B.R.E.A.D., and a couple others). Produced by Ray Grandz (@raygrizzel) BANK ROLL has the hard hitting beat and the aggressive punchline flow that Skent has become known for. Expect his 2010 follow up to his "I Aint A Killa" mixtape series to drop soon. Until then enjoy.