Holy Hip Hop Consolidated Breaking News - 12-10-06

GLOBAL PRESS BREAKING NEWS

CONSOLIDATED NEWSFLASH

August 28, 2008

NEWS TOPICS:

*   GospelEngine.com Redesigns and Positions for Long-Term Growth.

*   2009 Holy Hip Hop Music Awards confirms 112 Ministers of the Gospel.

*   U-Zone  Magazine Restructures and Seeks Regional Correspondents.

*   eDDie Velez (Da Preachin Puerto Rican) & Holy Hip Hop Video Show Coming to JC-TV.

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"GospelEngine.com...TheGospelzone Global Visitors Generate 2,534,644 Pageviews, Site Redesigns for Future Growth and Seeks Content from Ministers of the Gospel"

 

August 28, 2008. [Atlanta/Oakland/Nashville/New York]. GospelEngine.com,  a rapidly growing global interactive community serving as a key A&R portal for media (radio (djs), print, tv) and Aficionados of Inspirational music, video and news impacting: Gospel, Contemporary Christian, Jazz Gospel, Gospel Reggae, Holy Hip Hop and Christian Rock genres, announced today that its pageviews for the period beginning June 1, 2008 and ending August 27, 2008 were: 2,534,644, with $0.00 marketing and advertising expense to date providing emcees and labels with unprecedented exposure and visibility within and throughout the global community. 

 

Simultaneously, GospelEngine.com announced that it has completed a redesign which will set the foundation for its next evolution of content aggregation working hand-in-hand with its alliance partners at U-Zone Magazine; and that GospelEngine.com...TheGospelzone is seeking new content from Ministers of the Gospel as it repositions for long-term growth through the end of 2008 and beyond.

About GospelEngine.com---TheGospelZone:

 

GospelEngine.com---TheGospelZone is a rapidly growing Interactive Christian Inspirational Music Portal Serving as a Single-Source Global Community Destination for Diverse Information, Video and Music Exclusively featuring: Gospel, Contemporary Christian, Gospel Reggae, Jazz Gospel, Holy Hip Hop, and Christian Rock.  Aficionados can Listen to and Download a Variety of Christian Music from Current and New Christian Artists who build profiles and add audio and video files to GospelEngine.com; See Who's Climbing Music and Video Charts (based on monthly unique listeners); Post Events, Blogs and Comments; Watch Videos; Find the latest events; Enjoy or Build A Radio Station; Fellowship 24/7 WorldWide and so much more!!! Advertising and Promotional opportunities are available on GospelEngine.com for independent and major record labels, as well as media companies (tv, print, radio/djs and web) and retailers worldwide.  GospelEngine.com...TheGospelZone. 

 

For More Information on Gospel Engine or to access, click here: GospelEngine.com or TheGospelZone.com - or click/copy/paste the following link in your web-browser: http://www.GospelEngine.com  (to quickly view and listen to music from a few sample artist profiles on GospelEngine.com (from left to right-just click on the picture): DICE GAMBLE;CRYSTAL CAMERON; CANTON JONES; KUNTREY WYTE & PYRO

           

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"2009 Holy Hip Hop Awards Confirms 112 Emcees Providing 16 Hours of Non-Stop Holy Hip Hop (January 16-17, 2009) at Center Stage Arena (ATL)"
 

August 28, 2008. Atlanta.  2009 Holy Hip Hop Awards will be taking place at Center Stage Arena (Downtown ATL) on January 16-17, 2009. 112 emcees are confirmed to minister, serving the community with 16 hours of non-stop Holy Hip Hop, as a part of this 9th Annual event.

                                           2009 Holy Hip Hop Music Awards Honorees:

* LG Wise*Young Prayzr*IROCC*S.O.M.*D-M.A.U.B.*Gospel Gangstaz*The Great Commission* Danny "D-Boy" Rodriguez (posthumous)*Legacy *XROSS*Dice Gamble*Christafari.  Ambassador Award: Kurtis Blow Walker and Josh Niemyjski

 

Holy Hip Hop Music Awards is an annual Tri-Alliance Event Partner (Flavor.Fest and RapFest), with Labels/Ministers, Churches and Attendees sojourning from over 140 cities and 30 states. 

 

For more information on 2009 Holy Hip Hop Music Awards and Artist Showcase, go to: HolyHipHopWeek.com  or HolyHipHop.com .

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"Leading Urban Gospel Industry Trade Publication U-ZONE Magazine Announces Restructuring -- Seeking New Writers, Columnists, and Sales Force"
 


August 28, 2008. (Oakland, CA) U-ZONE Magazine publisher Curtis Jermany recently announced a planned restructuring of the popular urban gospel industry trade publication. In 3 years, U-ZONE Magazine has emerged as the only trade mag offering readers inside access to emerging industry trends, legal tips, and in-depth industry knowledge from highly sought after gospel music execs such as Max Siegel, Lee Jerkins, Phyllis Caddell, Tia Smith and many more.
 


In addition to increasing the editorial and advertising staffs with new writers, columnists, and sales people, the restructuring will also focus on recruiting regional correspondents to report on local trends and events. "For the past 3 years U-ZONE has successfully informed and inspired readers to improve their own music ministry by giving them an inside look at artists and industry execs who are making it work," said Jermany. "We feel that by adding a focus on regional trends to this mix it will facilitate the spread of hot local acts and events to a national platform."
 


U-ZONE magazine is now seeking talented and dedicated staff for the following positions:
-Writers for features, interviews, and music reviews
-Columnists in tune with the technical aspects of the music industry, such as producer tools and gadgets
-Regional correspondents to report on local trends and events
-Commissioned based sales staff for ad sales and marketing packages
-S.F. & Houston Area Based interns for all areas of magazine production and distribution
-Street Team Reps in Houston TX & San Francisco Bay Areas
 


The first issue after the restructuring will be released in January 2009 in time for both the Stellar Awards and the Holy Hip Hop Awards. This high profile issue is slated for a double cover and will be the official magazine of the Holy Hip Hop Awards. 
AD & EDITORIAL DEADLINE: December 5, 2008 

 

NEWS SUBMISSIONS
Send press release submissions (text in email body or word doc attachments only) along with high resolution artist jpg to info@gzunderground.net 
Send media kits for music review to 
U-ZONE MAGAZINE
P.O. Box 5211
Oakland CA 94605
 

About U-Zone Magazine:

 

Founded by CEO & Publisher: Curtis Jermany, U-Zone Magazine serves as a leading publication featuring today's Gospel music, news and information, impacting the global Christian music community. U-Zone Magazine targets radio, media, promoters, artists, label execs, ministry leaders and all individuals with an interest in various Gospel music styles and comedy. For subscription and advertising information for U-Zone Magazine, click here:  U-ZONE MAGAZINE.

 

For more information about ads for the next issue or to send a press release, email info@gzunderground.net  or call 510-472-0177. To apply for a staff, sales, or intern position, email info@gzunderground.net.   

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"eDDie Velez and Holy Hip Hop Video Join TBN Affiliate JC-TV"

 

August 28, 2008. Atlanta. eDDie Velez (Da Preachin Puerto Rican) will be joining JC-TV (affiliate of TBN) and delivering the nationally-syndicated Holy Hip Hop Video Show as a part of an expanded partnership to spread the Gospel worldwide, without hesitation or delay.

 
About JC-TV:
 
JCTV offers a 24/7 blend of high-energy programs, including Christian music videos, extreme sports, concerts and comedy shows. Due to its unique format, JCTV produces and features many programs that can’t be seen anywhere else. The channel, which is programmed for 13-29 year olds, was launched by Trinity Broadcasting Network in 2002.  For more information, go to: www.JCTV.org
 
 
About Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN):
 
TBN is the largest and most requested faith-based network in the U.S. With a combination of family-friendly programming and exclusive movies, concerts and specials, it consistently ranks number one in Nielsen rankings of faith-based channels. TBN is currently available to 92 percent of total U.S. households. For more information, go to: www.TBNNetworks.com
 
About eDDie Velez: 

eDDie Velez has been featured on national media such as, BET, CBS - The Early Show, FOX, PBS and C-SPAN. In January of 2002, eDDie Velez was invited by the late Coretta Scott King to be a guest speaker at the Annual Martin Luther King Commemorative Service at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, GA. In front of many dignitaries, including the First Lady of the United States, Mrs. Laura Bush, he gave a compelling speech on how Dr. King’s vision cannot die within the Hip Hop Culture.

 

eDDie Velez currently hosts the nationally-syndicated Holy Hip Hop Radio Show syndicated worldwide by Superadio.  eDDie also serves as the Chairman and CEO of the Fellowship of Holy Hip Hop, an organization that focuses on ministering the Gospel to the Hip Hop culture.

 

eDDie Velez has been married to his wife Anna for 18 years, and they have been blessed with five children, named Brandon, Shaun, Bronte, Beija and Bryson. Eddie Velez is bilingual, speaking both fluent English and Spanish.

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For more information, go to: www.GospelEngine.com, www.24Gospel.com  or www.CoolChristianFriends.com