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Saxophonist Rod Williams Releases 2nd CD, “Hands Down” | Avail NOW

NEW MUSIC from Saxophonist Rod Williams – “Hands Down” is Available Now!



Rodney is a producer, arranger, and musician.

Rod (short for
Rodney) was born in Newark, NJ. He developed a love for music at an
early age while growing up in the Newark Public School System.

He
started out with the violin and moved on to the clarinet. Rod later
became interested in the saxophone after hearing Grover Washington Jr.’s
“Mr. Magic” which he used as his audition piece to get into Arts High
School in Newark, NJ.

Rod is a talented musician who’s diverse style includes a blend of R&B, Smooth Jazz, Classic Soul, Old School and New. To continue, please click “MORE”!

APOLLO LIVE To Hold Auditions in New York, Washington, D.C., Chicago and Atlanta

APOLLO LIVE — CENTRIC’s New Talent Competition Series — To Hold Auditions in New York, Washington, D.C., Chicago and Atlanta
 

Hosted by Comedian Tony Rock, the New Talent Competition will Feature Judges Michael Bivins and Doug E. Fresh


NEW YORK, May 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ —

WHAT:

CENTRIC, BET Network’s signature channel kicks off auditions for its new original series APOLLO LIVE.  Inspired by the Apollo’s legendary Amateur Night and hosted by comedian/actor Tony Rock, the show will include new, exciting elements such as a judging panel featuring R&B producer/artist Michael Bivins and hip-hop legend Doug E. Fresh.

WHERE:

NEW YORK

Saturday, May 5th and Sunday, May 6th

Apollo Theater

253 West 125th St., New York, NY 10027

8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

WASHINGTON, D.C.

Tuesday, May 8th and Wednesday, May 9th

THEARC Theater

Building Bridges across the River at THEARC

1901 Mississippi Ave. SE, Suite 101, Washington, D.C. 20020

12:00 p.m. – 6 p.m.

CHICAGO

Friday, May 11th and Saturday, May 12th

Navy Pier

600 E. Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60611

12:00 p.m. – 6 p.m. (on 5/11)

8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (on 5/12)

ATLANTA

Saturday, May 19th and Sunday, May 20th

Center Stage

1374 West Peachtree St. NW, Atlanta, GA 30309

8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Contestants should log on to www.BET.com/Apollo for a complete set of the rules and eligibility requirements.

Contestants should log on to www.BET.com/Apollo for a complete set of the rules and eligibility requirements. To continue, please click “MORE”!

R&B Vocalist Ty Causey Returns With New Album, “False Faces” | Avail NOW!

Acclaimed Songwriter, Vocalist Ty Causey Returns to the Scene with New Album, “False Faces” | Available NOW on CDBaby!



Talented vocalist, songwriter
and producer, Ty Causey, follows up his much acclaimed release DOWN 2
EARTH with yet another outstanding set filled with his trademark mix of
smooth R&B and sensual soul delivered with one of the most engaging
and accomplished voices on the Urban AC scene today. On FALSE FACES he
once again revs up the “love jones” with the infectious flows and
seductive wordplay you’ve come to expect from him on tracks like “Tap
Into This Chemistry”, “I’ll Wait For You”, and the lovely “Love Call.” To continue, please click “MORE”!

Saxophonist Lakecia Benjamin Will Take Center Stage with Release of New CD, “RETOX” | Coming June 12th, 2012

‘Saxophonist to the Stars’ Lakecia Benjamin Steps Into the Spotlight With Debut CD, Retox



Irresistible Set of Original Jazz-Tinged Funk and R&B Coming June 12 on Motéma Music


Charismatic and dynamic saxophonist/bandleader Lakecia Benjamin, who has played with Stevie Wonder, Alicia Keys, The Roots and Macy Gray, will take center stage in her own right with the June 12 release of her unconventional soul/funk album, RETOX, on Motéma Music.

While she’s made quite an impact with her impressive sax work on stage and on record, Benjamin opted to take a slightly different tack on RETOX, allowing her talents as a composer and producer to share the spotlight with her funky sax struts. In fact, several of the CD’s 12 tracks don’t even feature sax. To continue, please click “MORE”!

Pastor Charles Jenkins & Inspired People Sign Agreement with EMI Gospel | New Album, “The Best of Both Worlds” Coming June 12th, 2012

Pastor Charles Jenkins and Inspired People Record Label Sign an Exclusive Worldwide Distribution Agreement with

EMI Gospel/EMI Christian Music Group


 

Pastor Charles Jenkins Presents Fellowship Chicago Live,

The Best of Both Worlds

In Stores June 12

 

New Praise and Worship Anthem “Awesome” is #11 on

Billboard’s Hot Gospel Song Chart and a

Favorite Among Radio Programmers/Announcers and

Church Goers All Across the Country

 

(Chicago, IL –) – GRAMMY® Award-winning songwriter Pastor Charles Jenkins and Inspired People record label sign an exclusive worldwide distribution agreement with EMI Gospel/EMI Christian Music Group.  Pastor Charles Jenkins Presents Fellowship Chicago Live’s debut project, The Best of Both Worlds will be in stores and available online everywhere on June 12. Jenkins, the senior pastor of the legendary Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church, is a dynamic, inspirational and visionary religious and community leader. To continue, please click “MORE”!

R&B Singer LaToiya Williams to Release New EP, “KuP Kakn” | Coming Soon…

Look Out For The EP, “KuP Kakn’” from R&B Songstress LaToiya Williams | Coming Soon… Latoiya Williams is one of R&B’s leading vocalist. From musically colaborating hits with Jay-Z, Snoop Dogg, Anthony Hamilton, Wiz Khalifa, The Game, Dr Dre, Busta Rhyme, Talib Kweli, Young Buck and she’s also worked with …

Look Out For New Group THE ENDANGERED New Single, “Calling On You” – Coming May 22nd, 2012

THE ENDANGERED RELEASE NEW SINGLE “CALLING ON YOU”

R&B Track From LA’s Newest Vintage Soul Stand-Out Available Now Band’s Debut EP The Endangered Arrives May 22, 2012

Los Angeles CA, May 1, 2012 — “Calling On You,” the debut single by The Endangered – a Vintage Soul and Rock band based in Los Angeles – is available now for both download and streaming at all digital service providers. An R&B ballad about overcoming heartbreak with love, “Calling On You” is also the first single from The Endangered’s five-track EP, The Endangered that will be released on May 22, 2012. To continue, please click “MORE”!

R&B Singer Eddie Da’Rell is Set to Release 2nd Album “Ready For Love” on May 6th, 2012


 
Eddie Da’Rell askes if you’re
“Ready For Love”
 
The new hit single from Eddie Da’Rell titled “Ready For Love” shows a sultry side of this artist
 
Beverly Hills, California, United States of America (Free-Press-Release.com) April 29, 2012 — Eddie Da ’Rell has been writing and performing since he was 15 years old. In 2004, he released his debut CD titled “Thru It All” under his own label Kmillion Records.

American Idol Finalist Jermaine Jones Debuts New Single “I Apologize” on May 22nd, 2012

American Idol Finalist Jermaine Jones’ Debuts Single @Philly Concert


Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | April/May 2012 | Dubbed the “gentle giant,” South Jersey native and former American Idol finalist Jermaine Jones will be personally thanking his supporters on Tuesday, May 22, 2012, 7pm at the 7165 Lounge located 7165 Germantown Avenue in Philadelphia.  The goal of his “Thankful” concert is to allow fans an opportunity to see him up close and personal in an intimate and live setting while releasing new music and giving back to the community that gave him so much love. To continue, please click “MORE”!

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