Date: Mon, 22 Mar 2004
Greetings!
Contact:
Nicole Smith
310.313.8784
info@TRUTHentertainment.net
www.TRUTHentertainment.net
Celebrating Hip Hop's Move to "Higher Ground"
The "Higher Ground: Hip-Hop Reformed & Reborn" CD Release Party Grand Finale to Gospel Hip Hop Month
Los Angeles - March 17, 2004 - The New Day Multimedia/Image Entertainment compilation "Higher Ground: Hip-Hop Reformed & Reborn" will receive a "grand introduction" to the community on Saturday, March 27, 2004. Marci Kenon, president of New Day and the executive producer, has joined forces with TRUTH entertainment, to produce the release party. This event will celebrate this Gospel Hip Hop compilation which features artists such as Camp 8 (a.k.a. Gospel Gangstaz), C.L. Ryderz, Grits, The Cross Movement, Jah Word, Elle R.O.C. and Tonex protégés - Applejaxx and Gibraan.
The "Higher Ground" CD is the companion to the "Higher Ground: Voices of Contemporary Gospel Music" documentary also produced by Kenon and released by Image Entertainment in February. The documentary explores contemporary gospel music and the way each new wave of sound, from the music of Mahalia Jackson to Gospel Hip Hop, has been scrutinized by the Christian community and how the artists have overcome the critics and grown from the experiences. Those interviewed for this highly acclaimed film include Donnie McClurkin, Kirk Franklin, Dr. Bobby Jones, Mary Mary, Yolanda Adams and Albertina Walker. This documentary has been lauded by the gospel music community and in the larger Christian and secular media such as the Trinity Broadcasting Network and Black Entertainment Television (each of which has aired segments on the documentary).
Since Gospel Hip Hop is the most current wave of gospel music, it seemed fitting that the audio companion to the "Higher Ground" documentary would focus on this music genre. When asked about her feeling on Hip Hop and its influence on today's generation, Kenon said "Hip-Hop music is the most prevalent genre in the world today. It would be a lost to the kingdom for it not to be used as a tool to bring people to Christ and to offer the youth an alternative to the mainstream hip-hop that dominates the airwaves and the young people's brain waves."
TRUTH's founders, Nicole Smith and Carla Yorke, connected with Kenon at the screening of the "Higher Ground" documentary at the Pan African Film & Arts Festival in Los Angeles in February. "When we saw the film and how it really gave a voice to the struggles of today's Holy Hip Hop artists, we were excited. And then we heard the CD and it was off the hook! We realized it needed a grand introduction like the film received." TRUTH has been focused on broadening the reach and influence of Gospel Hip Hop by producing The Underground, a monthly Gospel Hip Hop showcase. TRUTH also declared March Gospel Hip Hop month with the goal of encouraging the public to learn more about this music genre that, as they describe, "has the ability to open the hearts of the hip hop generation to God."
The "Higher Ground" CD Release Party will be the finale to Gospel Hip Hop month and all are invited to attend. This celebration is a LIVE show and will feature hot Gospel Hip Hop performances, a DJ spinning urban gospel music and TRUTH's unique gospel freestyle session. Performers will include Camp 8, C.L. Ryderz and The Dynamic Twins. The event will take place on the campus of the University of Southern California at 8 pm. Additional details are below.
For more information about the "Higher Ground" documentary and companion CD visit www.highergroundthemovie.com or e-mail: info@highergroundthemovie.com .
For more information on TRUTH entertainment and this upcoming event, visit www.TRUTHentertainment.net.
UGA EVENTS THIS WEEK
CONTACT
Curtis Jermany
510-472-0177
info@urbangospelalliance.com VISIT
www.UrbanGospelAlliance.com
www.TheGospelZone.com
Join The Urban Gospel Alliance This Week At One Of The Following Locations
CALIFORNIA
SACRAMENTO CA
March 18-20
UGA Sacramento's Kick-off event: "Beat the devil Down!
3 nites of crazy praise and a CD listening session!
Thurs, Fri & Sat...March 18, 19 & 20 at 7pm
Featuring Modavador G, The Committee, Conte', Sanctified Mike B, Ambassador, BWild, Boundless Recordz, Kontagiouz Soundz, Brittany Hall, the gospel B-Boys, Spoken Word, step teams, praise dancers and many more!
At Greater Community Church
1445 Nogales St (off Marysville Blvd),
Sacramento
Call (916) 370-PRAY for more info or write drichard@dhs.ca.gov
Sacramento
Debbie Richardson
PO Box 276732
Sacramento, CA 95827
(916) 370-PRAY (7729)
Debrichson@yahoo.com
OAKLAND CA
FREE UGA CONCERT
MARCH 20 6:30PM
South Bay Community Church
47385 Warm Springs Blvd
Fremont CA
featuring
Demetrius Tolefree and Friends
Tachina Dannielle
lil LaLa
B-Wild
Q-Godfear
San Francisco Bay Area
Curtis Jermany
P.O. Box 5211
Oakland Ca. 94605
510-472-0177
crj_lawn@msn.com
CO-REP AND STREET TEAM MEMBERS NEEDED ASAP
contact uganational@netscape.net or call 510-472-0177 for details
GEORGIA
ATLANTA GA
MARCH 19
UGA CONCERT
UGA Free Concert
Destiny Church International
The event will begin at 6:30 and last until 9 PM.
Destiny Church International is located at 160 Temple Avenue Newnan, GA 30263
Directions:
Start out going North on POLLARD BLVD SW/WASHINGTON ST SW toward LITTLE ST.
Turn LEFT onto RALPH DAVID ABERNATHY BLVD SW.
Turn LEFT onto PULLIAM ST SW.
Merge onto I-85 S via the ramp-on the left-toward MACON/MONTGOMERY.
Take the GA-34 exit-exit number 47-toward NEWNAN/SHENANDOAH.
Turn RIGHT onto GA-34 W/BULLSBORO RD. Continue to follow GA-34 W.
Turn RIGHT onto US-27 ALT W/US-29 W/GA-14 W. Continue to follow US-27 ALT W.
End at 160 Temple Ave Newnan GA
Phone: (770) 683-3095
For more information or directions, contact Ursula D. Frederick-Brown at (770) 469-5848 or ufred_brown@thegospelzone.com.
Artists interested in ministering should call.
Atlanta GA
Emmett McCord, Jr.
Cell: 770-912-2719
Fax: 404-758-6521
Office: 404-589-3531
urbangospelga@aol.com
VIRGINIA
NORFOLK VA
MARCH 19th
UGA CONCERT
Word of Truth
2811 Layfayette Blvd.
Norfolk, VA 23509
757-472-2404
Tentatively scheduled
DJ Metaphor
Karen Jones
Steve Peacock
Angela Peterkin
Artis Johnston
Lady Jeanette
appearance by DJ Quote
"Blokheads"
Angela Peterkin
Excelsior Entertainment Group (Management, Publicity, Promotions, Consultation),
P.O. Box 62658
Virginia Beach VA 23466
757-472-2404 excelsioreg@hotmail.com www.excelsioreg.com
TEXAS
FORT WORTH TX
MARCH 19
Spitt'n Lyric - A CIRCLE OF GOD'S Talent
February 20, 2004 at 8:00 p.m.
For national exposure come to Fort Worth, Texas AND NETWORK WITH UGA.
Every Third Friday of the Month
2012 East Lancaster Rd
Fort Worth, Tx 76105
817-870-9828 Reggie Wheatfall (POC)
Poets, Musician, and all Performing Arts
Where your art gets an opportunity!!!
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Urban Gospel Alliance ˇ P.O. Box 5211 ˇ Oakland ˇ CA ˇ 94605
Dance Theatre of the Gospel Concert Season Continues
Saturday, 8pm, Mar. 20
Sunday, 4pm, Mar. 21
What Love/Heaven
Tickets: General Seating: $15-Adults
$10-Children (ages 12 and under)
For General Information and Directions: dtgdance.org
For Ticket Information: Call 510-645-9822
Golden Gate Academy Fisher Auditorium-General Seating
3800 Mountain Blvd.
Oakland, CA 94619
Artistic Director-Jetaun DeArman
DIRECTIONS TO FISHER AUDITORIUM
ˇ From San Francisco/Oakland:
ˇ Take I-80 East towards OAKLAND. Take I-580 EAST/DOWNTOWN OAKLAND. Exit towards HAYWARD-STOCKTON
ˇ Take the 35TH AVENUE exit. Turn left on 35TH AVE. Continue straight on REDWOOD RD
ˇ Follow the signs towards Holy Names College. Turn left on MOUNTAIN BLVD. Go half a block and turn Right at Golden Gate Academy sign. Drive up long driveway to parking lot.
ˇ From SanJose/Hayward:
ˇ Take 880 North to I-238/CASTRO VALLEY(I-580) exit towards STOCKTON. Take 580 West to Oakland.
ˇ Take the CA-13 exit towards WARREN FWY/BERKELEY. Take the CARSON ST/REDWOOD RD Exit.
ˇ Go straight through stop sign. At stop light turn left onto REDWOOD RD. Before overpass veer right onto MOUNTAIN BLVD.
Go half a block and turn Right at Golden Gate Academy sign. Drive up long driveway to parking lot.
US postage stamp for Rev. James Cleveland
CONTACT:
gmwa.org
The GMWA is sponsoring an effort to get a US postage stamp for Rev. James Cleveland, the KING OF GOSPEL MUSIC and the founder of the Gospel Music Workshop of America. GMWA needs at least 10,000 signatures on a petition to present to the US postmaster in support of the stamp for Rev. Cleveland by March 15, 2004
You can help the GMWA reach (or exceed) their goal by signing the on-line petition AND forwarding this information to everyone on your e mail list. Go to: www.gmwa.org and click on the link Tribute to honor the King of Gospel Music.
Supported by: Smith/McIver Gospel
Subject: UGA VA Mixer This Weekend
Date: Thu, 11 Mar 2004 13:21:32 -0500 (EST)
Greetings!
CONTACT
Angela Peterkin
UGA Virginia Beach/Hampton Roads Chapter Rep
excelsioreg@hotmail.com
757-472-2404
Free Urban Gospel Artist & Industry Mixer Lands In Virginia Beach Area Saturday March 13th
Virginia Beach, VA -- March 9, 2004 -- The Virginia Beach/Hampton Roads Chapter of Urban Gospel Alliance will be the next chapter on the map to host a free Urban Gospel Artist & Industry Mixer. Building on powerful artist & industry mixers held in Oakland, St. Louis, Atlanta, Los Angeles, and Chicago, the Virginia Beach/Hampton Roads chapter will convey their unique blend of southern hospitality, business smarts, and ministry mindsets at their first mixer themed "It's Your Move".
All gospel artists, musicians, labels, ministries, and other industry personnel are invited to congregate at the Swan Terrace Restaurant on Saturday, March 13th from 1:00pm to 3:00pm. Networking and fellowship will abound as UGA is introduced to the Virginia Beach urban gospel community. Participants can also look forward to an informative and powerful discussion on the "State of Urban Gospel" in Virginia.
Angela Peterkin, the UGA Virginia Beach/Hampton Roads Chapter Rep, will also be on hand to meet with artists interested in UGA backed ministry opportunities. In addition, there will be an e-mail blast give-a-way sponsored by GZ Underground, valued at over $150.00.
If you will be in the Virginia Beach area this Saturday, don't miss this awesome chance to make moves with some of the most ministry minded and gifted artists and industry personnel in urban gospel. All are encouraged to bring their business cards, flyers and other promotional materials to share with the group.
The Swan Terrace Restaurant is located inside the Virginia Beach Founder's Inn at 5641 Indian River Road. Directions can be found at www.foundersinn.com/location/index.htm
For more information or to RSVP, contact Angela Peterkin at 757-472-2404.
About Urban Gospel Alliance
UGA is a forum and platform for all facets of urban gospel music--contemporary gospel, holy hip hop, spoken word, inspirational, gospel jazz, neo-soul, gospel house and reggae. UGA Virginia Beach/Hampton Roads chapter will sponsor free monthly concerts featuring these genres throughout the Virginia Beach area.
For more information on UGA and the upcoming Urban Gospel Industry Awards & Conference visit http://www.urbangospelalliance.com.
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Urban Gospel Alliance ˇ P.O. Box 5211 ˇ Oakland ˇ CA ˇ 94605
