Panelists Announced: Coast 2 Coast Convention 2012 - Labor Day Weekend | Miami, FL

Coast 2 Coast announces the biggest new music industry event of 2012 to be held Labor Day Weekend, August 31 - September 3, in Miami at the Hyatt Regency Hotel. The Coast 2 Coast Convention regularly brings 500+ DJs, Artists, Media, Models and other Tastemakers together for the yearly finale in Miami, and this year looks to be even bigger!

The convention will feature a full weekend of activities including panels, showcases, club events, model showcase, DJ Battle, VIP Yacht Cruise and much more! Be sure to lock in the hotel rooms right now for a reduced rate and take advantage of our Early Bird ticket prices to save big!

COAST 2 COAST CONVENTION 2012 PANELISTS

NEW MEDIA PANEL

Today's Biggest Blogs & Websites

DJ Z (DJBOOTH.NET) KP (DATPIFF.COM)

MIKE TRAMPE (MARKETING DIRECTOR - HIPHOPDX.COM)

YOUNG JACK THRILLER (THISIS50.COM/G-UNIT COMEDIAN/JACKTHRILLER.COM) & MORE TBA!

LABEL/EXECUTIVE PANEL

Meet Professionals from Major Labels!

BRANDON LAMELA (A&R - AFTERMATH ENTERTAINMENT)

FLOSSY (PRESIDENT - HOO BANGIN RECORDS) & MORE TBA!

SPECIAL "LET'S WIN" WORKSHOP

Learn the Skills and Grind it Takes to Make it in Today's Industry!

FEATURING: TONE TRUMP (NEWEST ARTIST TO YOUNG JEEZY'S CTE LABEL)

DJ/RADIO PANEL

Top DJs, PDs, MDs in the World!

JILL STRADA (PROGRAM DIRECTOR POWER 96 MIAMI)

AKIO (FOUNDER OF SHADYVILLE DJS/DJ WHOO KID MANAGER)

BIGGA RANKIN (#1 DJ IN THE SOUTH & FOUNDER OF COOL RUNNING DJS)

DJ GQ (Y100 MIAMI)

DJ NASTY (99JAMZ MIAMI/STRONG ARM/POE BOY)

DJ OG RON C (LEGENDARY MIXTAPE DJ/CO-FOUNDER OF SWISHAHOUSE)

& MORE TBA!

PRODUCER PANEL

Meet Today's Biggest Platinum Producers!

ROCKWILDER (GRAMMY WINNING PRODUCER FOR JAY Z, REDMAN)

DJ PAIN 1 (PRODUCER FOR YOUNG JEEZY, GUCCI MANE, 2 CHAINZ, MEEK MILL, 50 CENT)

BABYPAUL/BpZy (GRAMMY NOMINATED PRODUCER FOR NAS, AZ, FAT JOE, BIG PUN) & MORE TBA!

MORE PANELISTS ADDED DAILY!

CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT TICKETS FOR COAST 2 COAST CONVENTION 2012!!

M.I.A TO RELEASE REMIXES OF "BAD GIRLS" JULY 3RD // FEATURING MISSY ELLIOT, AZEALIA BANKS, RYE RYE, AND MORE // EXCLUSIVE USB KEY NECKLACE PRE-ORDER BEGINS TODAY

"I have a massive girl crush on M.I.A, her video for Bad Girls is the best music video I've ever seen." -- FLORENCE WELCH

Firecracker fem-cee M.I.A is set to release Bad Girls - The Remixes on July 3rd. To preview what's to come, visit the star's official website MIAUK.com at 2pm EST today to hear the Switch Remix featuring Missy Elliott and Rye Rye. Fans can pre-order the remixes on an exclusive gold "Bad Girls" USB key necklace, with special bonus content starting today, as well as purchase the remix bundle at your favorite digital retailer on July 3rd.

In addition to the Switch Remix, Bad Girls - The Remixes includes the Danja produced "N.A.R.S. Remix" featuring Missy Elliott and Azealia Banks and the "Leo Justi Remix".
To pre-order your own copy, click here: http://mia.shop.bravadousa.com/Product.aspx?cp=54833_57232&pc=BGAMII01

M.I.A recently celebrated signing with Jay-Z's management team at Roc Nation, joining a roster that includes Rihanna, Rita Ora, Shakira, Santigold, Meek Mill, and Ester Dean.
CONNECT WITH M.I.A

http://miauk.com
http://www.facebook.com/miauk
https://twitter.com/MIAuniverse

"Bad Girls" BTS with Noisey: http://youtu.be/m6-sNTOhYnU

"Give Me All Your Luvin" Music Video: http://youtu.be/cItHOl5LRWg

ABOUT M.I.A

Named one of the ten defining artists of the 2000's decade by Rolling Stone and one of the world's 100 most influential people by Time Magazine, British singer-songwriter M.I.A has been nominated for an Academy Award and two Grammys ("Paper Planes" and "Swagga Like Us"). Her most recent original album, 2010's Maya, went Top 10 on the Billboard 200 album chart and #1 on the Dance/Electronic chart. M.I.A's fourth album is due this fall on N.E.E.T/Interscope Records.

Source: Mario Morales, Cornerstone

V-Day Video - Gym Class Heroes "Cupid's Chokehold" (2006)

[video] Brianna Perry "Marilyn Monroe"

Brianna Perry is no newcomer to the game. Formerly known as Lil' Brianna aka Candy Girl, this Miami MC got her start as a little girl rapping alongside Trina and Jacki-O. She was also Missy Elliott's protege. Now 21, Brianna "The Young Rich Bandit" is ready to take the world by storm. Check out her newest mixtape Face Off (Click Here)!

Connect:
Twitter: @briannatheyrb
http://www.briannatheyrb.com/
Facebook.com/briannatheyrb
Youtube.com/briannatheyrb

[video] Pusha T NYC Concert Recap Footage (Dec 2011)

Shot by my lil homie @HuLewFilms

[new music] Meek Demeo "Albino" (Viewer Discretion)

Check out this new video by 21 year old Minneapolis-based rapper/singer Meek Demeo (@meekdemeo).  Meek's debut mixtape, Adamas, will be dropping in March. ("Albino" is produced by Austin Celaya).

http://www.meekdemeo.com/
Facebook.com/meekdemeo
meekdemeo.tumblr.com

A CALL FOR ENTRIES! The 2nd Annual GMC TV Faith & Family Screenplay Competitio​n

For all you screenwriters out there here is a great opportunity to showcase your talent. For more information click here!

[rip] Don Cornelius

[video] KarmaloopTV: Play Cloths 3rd Anniversary Party

Foxy Brown f. Dru Hill - Big Bad Mama (1997)

Happy Holidaze from HHM

HHM would like to wish each and every one of you a wonderful, joyous and gangsta

 holiday season!

[event] 'Mr. Philadelphia Socialite' Isaac M. Hamm III Celebrates Milestone Birthday with a Purpose

This Friday, December 23, IM3 Media CEO, Isaac M. Hamm III, will host his first annual charity birthday bash at Gallerie Isada, located at 3320 Collins Street in Kensington from 8:00pm to 2:00am. HHM had a chance to catch up with Isaac to talk about this upcoming event and how much it means for him to continue giving back to the city of Philadelphia. 

HHM: What made you want to include a charity element into your birthday bash?

Isaac: Last year was the start of adding a cause to celebrating my birthday. Last year me and my staff (IM3Media.com) went out to Love Park to feed the homeless soup and I called it “Soup’r Saturdays”. Dec 19^th was the date. It really opened my eyes to what people are going through. So I decided that this year I would work alongside an organization Chosen300.org located at 11th and Spring Garden street.  

HHM: How did you become involved with the Chosen300 organization?

Isaac: I attended an event where proceeds were being given to the organization. I listened to their mission and wanted to know more so I did my research and set up a meeting with Brian Jenkins the founder of Chosen300. After our meeting I started coming to the center to help serve food. Each time I did it I had about 7 to 10 people come with me to help also. They do great things there. Outside of feeding people they also help them find jobs.

HHM: What goes into planning an event of this magnitude? How did you choose your venue?

Isaac: A whole lot (lol). It really takes a team to put on an event like this. It’s about five of us working on this party and things are moving like they are suppose to.  We have our press release going around trying to get the word out to local media to let them know about the event. Chaseing media is so much fun, sike. But I love what I do. The venue is the Gallerie Isada located on Collins street in the Kensington section of Philadelphia. This venue has all the bells and whistles from top to bottom and from inside to outside. Art work all on the walls. The royal color theme gives you a comforting feeling. It’s a must see and I came across this venue a while back for another event and fell in love with it.

HHM: How did you get the name "Mr. Philadelphia Socialite"? 

Isaac: Well it was given to me by Ms. Dyana Williams, co-founder of Black Music Month. We were at Warmdaddy's, I believe, and she was shocked to see me out and about and she said "You are a Philadelphia Socialite". I had to go research all it took to be a socialite (lol). But it wasn’t until I was turning 30 that I wanted to use that title. I feel this charity birthday bash is going to set me up for greatness and I want to bring it in right. Giving back is a passion of mine and the best gift that I can give to myself is to give back. 


For more information and to purchase tickets or donate log on to: http://charitybirthdaybash.eventbrite.com/!

[event] Kicks for Kids v5 Charity Shoe Drive & Concert with Meek Mill - Dec. 18th (WDC)

Join Kicks for Kids this Sunday, December 18th for their 5th annual charity shoe drive. Here's how it works: Your $10 donation = one (1) new pair of sneakers for charity.

When you donate $10 you receive:

• One (1) free concert ticket
• One (1) Reebok Gift Bag
• One (1) Young & Reckless Collabo T-Shirt
• Shoe City Friends & Family Discount

EVENT LINEUP:

Meet & Greet with Meek Mill & John Wall of the Washington Wizards - 2PM-5PM
@Shoe City at The Mall of Prince Georges, 3500 East West Hwy, Hyattsville, MD

Kicks for Kids Concert - 5PM - 10PM
@ 9:30 Club, 815 V Street, WDC


For more information and to make a donation log on to sneakersuite.com

[nostalgia] Philly's Most Wanted - Suckas

I've been listening to Philly's Most Wanted while working on an upcoming project. I love writing to music from my wonder years lol.

[music] Ke$ha "Sleazy" with Wiz Khalifa, Andre 3000, T.I., & Lil Wayne

[video] Pac Div - "Top Down"

[artist spotlight] Q&A with Johnny Crome - The New Bad Boy of Pop

HHM would like to introduce you to Johnny Crome, a singer/rapper/songwriter from New Haven, Connecticut by way of Brooklyn, New York. His upcoming project "Life In 3D" is lead by "Porn Star", a catchy and melodic single that is sure to peak your interest.

Check out our interview to learn more about this intriguing artist that you need to know.




HHM: Tell us about your project Life In 3D.

JOHNNY: The one question that I've pondered since I was born is, "what is the meaning of life?" It's really a question and theme that fascinates me. So, when I set out to record this project I wanted to touch on a plethora of topics. I wanted to do so by utilizing an array of genres and sounds to express my vision. At the end of the day Life In 3D is not only something that is entertaining, but it's thought provoking as well. In my opinion I think that's what art should be.

HHM: What are some of the challenges you've faced as an independent artist?

JOHNNY: I could run off a laundry list of "challenges", but they wouldn't be anything that you haven't heard before. Ultimately, I don't feel like I face any challenges. My intentions as an artist is to have my art received positively. That's really all I can ask for. Anything more than that is just a cherry on top. If you want to create music or any other art form just to get paid or be famous, then you're doing it for all the wrong reasons. The more people who embrace my music reassure me that I'm doing things the right way and adding positive energy to the world.

HHM: You have a very futuristic sound befitting of the moniker Johnny Crome. What made you decide to take on that name and how did you develop your sound?

JOHNNY: My name is based after a character from a book I read years ago called Come Home Johnny. The book was about the life and times of a futuristic rock star. I became enthralled with the character and I thought the name had a nice ring to it so it just stuck.

My sound is something that I’ve been developing over years. I’ve had the privilege to work with a lot of great producers and artists. So I just tried to learn as much as I can from them.

I have never been afraid to step outside of the boundaries of what people think a "Black" artist should be.  I listen to a lot of different genres outside of hip hop. Honestly, I don't consistently listen to a lot of hip hop anymore. Don't get me wrong, everything new that drops I listen to it. And sometimes I find a rare gem, but I do that just to be aware of what’s fresh and what trends are emerging. I am inspired by The Beatles just as much as I'm inspired by Jay-Z.  Right now Adele and Florence and The Machine are currently my favorite artists.  Hip Hop still sells, but artistically it needs to step its game up.

My music is extremely visual so I draw heavily from films and paintings. I’m a huge fan of directors Ridley Scott and Stanley Kubrick. I love the work of Salvador Dali and Picasso just to name a few.  I love architecture as well. I find the structure and design of cathedrals and mausoleums to be very fascinating. My inspiration comes from the extraordinary and the mundane. Therefore, my sound is something that continues to develop and evolve as we speak.

HHM: Do you prefer rapping over singing?

JOHNNY: I honestly don't have a preference. I deliver the record in whatever form it sounds the best. I don't really consider myself a rapper or a singer. I just create visions sonically. I never really know how I'm going to deliver it. I have a very awkward writing style.

I may go in with an idea or concept, but I'm never attached to it. Most of the songs for Life In 3D were written as I was standing in the booth recording. Once I get in front of the mic and I really start vibing to the music, it always changes. I compare my songs to paintings. The music is like a canvas, and it's my job to provide the proper paint to make the picture come together beautifully.

HHM: What would you like for people to know about you? Why should they follow and become a part of the Johnny Crome experience?

JOHNNY: I speak truth in my lyrics.  I have lived a life that a lot of people would die for. However, the topics I write about in my songs are things that truly matter to me. Life, death, love, hate, pain, anger, joy, glory, heaven, hell, religion, sex, money, and politics; these are topics that are important to me. I don't necessarily need people to follow me. I believe the universe attracts like-minded individuals to one another. So if you think in the same lane as I do and you enjoy my music, then that bridge will help us form some type of bond together.

CONNECT
http://www.johnnycromenow.com/
Tweet @KingCrome
Facebook
Media Contact: Laurena Marrone, Grit PR & Promotion

[video] Meek Mill f. Young Chris "House Party"

[video] Dres of Black Sheep and Jarobi of A Tribe Called Called Quest Join Forces as EVITAN

The founding core of the Native Tongues Dres and Jarobi have formed the duo EVITAN (which is NATIVE spelled backwards). The two are working on an album to be released in 2012. Their first single "P.T.I (Occupy Wall Street) addresses some of the issues that sparked the Occupy movement, the feelings of anger, frustration, and the desire to mobilize to make a change. The video was shot in the midst of the Occupy Wall Street protest. Check it out below.

Also Dres & Jarobi sit down with Sway and perform.

via Audible Treats

[event] Art Basel Miami

Another year I won't be there (big sigh) but in case you are here is a listing of some great art & design events courtesy of Rockaway PR. Some events require you to rsvp.


TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 29

Kiwi Arts Group presents 'Behind the Lens of William John Kennedy,' Ultra Violet and David Datuna at Booth C24 Primary Projects features Taco Stand installation by Kenton Parker
SCOPE Miami
VIP & Press Preview: Tuesday, November 29, 4:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Fair Hours: Wednesday, November 30 to Saturday, December 3, 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Sunday, December 4, 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
NE 1st Avenue (Midtown Blvd) at NE 30th Street, Wynwood
http://www.scope-art.com/

WHITEHOT Magazine Winter Reception Featuring the exhibition 'Here Lies Georges Wildenstein' Primary Projects
Tuesday, November 29, 7:00 to 11:00 p.m.
4141 NE 2nd Avenue, Suite 104, Miami Design District
http://www.primaryprojectspace.com/
RSVP essential shanamason@whitehotmagazine.com

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 30

Elements presents a compelling artist showcase, Featuring Cecilia Moreno-Yaghoubi's 'Rituals' Exhibit Miami Art Space
November 29 to December 4, 2011
244 NW 34th Street, Wynwood
http://www.ceciliamyart.com/

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 1

Graffiti Gone Global (GGG) unveils 'Labrys Frisae' by Marc Fornes, 'Public Figure' by Volkan Alkanoglu and 'The Art of Basketball' by Billi Kid
VIP & Press Preview: Thursday, December 1, 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.
The Rotunda
3252 NE 1st Avenue, Suite 101, Midtown Miami
RSVP essential dejha@rockawaypr.com
http://www.gggexhibit.com/

'Here Lies Georges Wildenstein' Opening Reception Primary Projects
Thursday, December 1, 6:00 to 10:00 p.m.
4141 NE 2nd Avenue, Suite 104, Miami Design District
http://www.primaryprojectspace.com/

COME OVER
Michael Dawkins Home
Thursday, December 1, 7:00 to 10:00 p.m.
3628 NE 2nd Avenue, Miami Design District
http://www.michaeldawkinshome.com/
RSVP kelly@rockawaypr.com

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2

'Center of Attention' VIP Reception a group show spotlighting local professional emerging and established artists ArtCenter/South Florida
Friday, December 2, 8:00 to 11:00 p.m.
800 Lincoln Road at Meridian Avenue Miami Beach
http://www.artcentersf.org/
Among the many imports descending upon Miami during Art Basel, ArtCenter/South Florida - contemporary art incubator since 1984 – puts the focus on local talent. Forty artists-in-residence will open their studios showcasing new works in the 800, 810 and 924 Lincoln Road buildings, while the ‘Center of Attention’ exhibit in the main gallery spotlights their talent including: Ramon Bofill, Natasha Duwin, Katerina Friderici, Alex Heria, Adriana Carvalho, Venessa Monokian, Damian Sarno, Amanda Serrano, Antonia Wright and David Zalben.

SATURDAY DECEMBER 3

'The Art of Basketball' Party featuring DJ Irie Graffiti Gone Global
Saturday, December 3, 9:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m.
The Rotunda
3252 NE 1st Avenue, Suite 101, Midtown Miami
RSVP essential dejha@rockawaypr.com
http://www.gggexhibit.com/