Surviving the Holidays
Yvelette Stines
As we are beginning the holiday season there is excitement, stress, and for some individuals pure loneliness. Many of you are traveling or visiting with relativities that you have not seen for a long time others maybe expecting guests. Regardless, this is a time where your schedule naturally increases along with your stress level, eating, and lack of rest. The following is a quick guide to help you survive the holidays.

TAKE THE TIME TO VIEW SOME OF THE PICS TO THE PARTY OF THE STARS!!!!
Radio One Star Studded 25th Anniversary Celebration in Washington DC!

Underground Atlanta prepares for the sweetest music renaissance
An iconic sound revolution, Sugarhill open its doors Fall 2006
Atlanta, Ga (PR Web) September 2006 - Embodying the spirit of the cotton club, the essence of the juke joint, and the arousing concert feel, Sugarhill Lounge fills the void of live sound and entertainment on the Atlanta nightlife scene. Christening the progressive music movement, Sugarhill is set to open their doors September 29, 2006 featuring hip-hop great, Talib Kweli.

RAHIEM SHABAZZ-RASHA ENT.
KEISHA MCFARLAND-FAMOUS GOSPEL ARTIST
BRANDY WARRIOR-ARPR MARKETING
PROF GRIF-COMEDIAN/PERSONALITY "HOT
107.9"
MEL TESTAMARK-AKADEMIKS
NICOLE GARNER-GARNER CIRCLE PR
PAUL GOIN-URBAN CITY MAGAZINE
MARCIA PECOT-BEAUTY & THE BLINK MODELS
FADIA KADAR-P.VALENTINE BOUTIQUE
RONDA PENRICE-UPTOWN MAGAZINE
KRISTEN WRIGHT-PUBLICIST
BIG HAWK-DOWN MAGAZINE
LETITIA COCHRAN-FINACIAL ANALYST
RASHAN ALI-RADIO ONE"A-TEAM " HOT 107.9

The Hip Hop Publicist at Bolt.

The most exciting feature of your birthday is receiving presents from your love ones. On September 5, Beyonce receive a “B’day” preset that she would never forget. For most RnB soul singers a mere 541,000 copies sold in the first week is literally consider to be a form of success but for Beyonce Knowles this can be considered a true disappointment for everyone involved.
Beyonce’s lackluster sales is said to be attributed to the reports of her recording this album in only two weeks. You don’t have to be an executive in the entertainment industry to know that you can’t build a successful album in only two weeks time.

It's not easy being a best kept secret, especially for an artist who is constantly mind traveling and has so much to say. It has to be just as hard when one of hip-hop's greatest and most respected MC's tells one of the most powerful record
executives in the world that the talents of the person he's representing are similar to his own five years ago. That's exactly what retired rap legend and current President of Def Jam Records, Jay-Z, told then Arista Records CEO L.A. Reid in a meeting back in 2002 about wunderkind Lupe Fiasco.

Atlanta, GA Sep 15, 2006 Born Buffie Carruth, but universally known as “Buffie the Body,” her voluptuous stature made her an overnight celebrity upon the premiere of G-Unit member Tony Yayo’s “So Seductive” video, in which she appeared as the lead model. A true-to-life urban Cinderella story, since then Buffie, originally from Athens, Georgia, has become one of the most sought after hip hop models and party hosts in the music industry. With her schedule booked every weekend, she consistently travels across the U.S. and abroad to host and make special guest appearances at A-list parties and industry events. Having been a featured model in the Fall ad campaign for the Azzure Company, founded in 1999 as a denim line fueled by urban enthusiasm and European Style, one might say that Buffie has taken it up a notch. But with brains, beauty, personality and determination, Buffie has it all.

When most inhabitants think about commitment and marriage, the perfect times that you share with the one you love, the one person in the world that can truly make your heart melt. How would you feel if your particular love one was not at home much or started to fade away for the reason being her job? Most people could not handle that.
This topic has been talked bout for months on in now but has been lately the talk of most coffee-shop discussions these days is, “Are career women good wives?”

TAKE A LOOK AT THE SPEACIAL PERFORMANCES BY THE AWESOME GOSPEL GROUP SOULACE

The beautiful Turks and Caicos Islands are situated 575 miles (or 75 minutes) southeast of Miami. Covering 193 square miles of the Atlantic Ocean, the Turks and Caicos Islands has the third largest coral reef system and the best tropical beaches in the world, making it a premier beach, diving and snorkelling destination and an ideal location for romance, family vacations, ecotourism and adventure seekers, which is probably why 60% of our visitors come back over and over again.

FEAST YOUR EYES ON THE RIDING DIRTY CAR SHOW PICS. THE CAR SHOW WAS AWESOME. FOR MY FIRST CAR SHOW EVER AND I BEEN IN THE SOUTH FOR MORE THEN 5 YEARS, THE CAR SHOW WAS AWESOME.. BIG UPS TO THE WORLD FAMOUS SUPERFRIENDS AND THE 1/3 OF THE F.C.C. CREW TAI BOOGIE.
ENJOY!!!!!!!!
I HAVE TO SAY A REALLY HAVE TO GIVE A BIG SHOUT OUT TO SAPTOSA FOSTER-135TH STREET AGENCY AND JEN FERRIS-ZDENNIS MARKETING!

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Women can buy the morning-after pill without a prescription, the government declared Thursday, a major step that nevertheless failed to quell the politically charged debate over access to emergency contraception.
The manufacturer, lawmakers and other advocates said they will press the government to allow minors to purchase the pills over the counter.
The Food and Drug Administration said that women 18 and older -- and men purchasing for their partners -- may buy the Plan B pills without a doctor's note, but only from pharmacies.

By Jeff Koinange
CNN
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SOWETO, South Africa (CNN) -- "Hi Jeff," she said. "Glad you could make it. By the way, I watch you all the time."
These were the first words Oprah uttered to me as I held out my hand to greet her stepping off her van, accompanied by her ever-efficient staff.
I was floored. Oprah knows who I am? I asked myself. And I had this whole introduction thing planned out.

As any good college student knows, you've got to be precise with your timing when choosing to ask for an extension. Looks like ?uesto is calling his in now, and, well, we figured with Game Theory in stores this week, all his hard work has earned him a bit of a break. No break, however, for Rik Gees. Black Thought fans get ready because I just spent the last few "transcribing" the official Okayplayer interview where Mr. Trotter answers YOUR questions. Well, most of them anyways. It will be up next week.

She possesses one of the most alluring and powerful voices within the neo-soul genre, injecting poignant words with both soul and substance. She doesn't need to rely on technical wizardry because her voice is its own instrument all within itself. It's quietly Seductive, Sexy, Galvanizing and Sweet.
In an industry that advocates monotony, Goapele Mohlabane (Qua-Pa-Le¹) is an autonomist - a poster girl for individualism, a non-conformist. Perhaps her bloodline/lineage itself helped hurt her nonconformity. Her New York-born Jewish mother met and married exiled South African political activist Douglas Mohlabane while in Nairobi, Kenya. "What those two cultures faced historically forced my brother and I to be sensitive toward various cultures and social issues. These issues were not only important, but the focus of our everyday lives. Even our musical tastes were diverse. We listened to Sweet Honey and the Rock and Nina Simone, as well as South African music such as Hugh Masekela, Zulu Spear and Miriam Makeba which was banned in South Africa at the time."

Artwork by Monica Singer
Poetry by NuKola Herndon

First, I want to thank ALL of the awesome artist who participated on this CD.
Honey Brown
Celestial Dancer
GZup
Nichelle Colvin
Trulala
Lisa Amos
Nycole Valentina
Matthew Mark
Poetic SunShyne
KUKU
Dread Daze
Dead Potna
BASICs

Monday, July 24, 2006
What Is The Second Wind Club?
Second Wind Club Was Formed In 1992 In New Orleans, Louisiana For The Sole Purpose Of Helping Those In Need. We Are Mothers, Fathers, Children & Artist Attempting To Help Anyone Who Needs Uplifting. We Also Create Poetry Cards For The Patients Of Children's & Shriners Hospitals.
Our most recent focus is aiding families who are victims/survivors of Hurricane Katrina.

While the industry is in a lack luster state right now with good talent, there has been a distribution company known as the distribution company of the south.
The go by the name of R n D Distribution Company. The industry mixer help on August 18, 2006 was one that many artists should try to relieve.
While walking up the steps of the SHOUT restaurant in midtown Atlanta, I was forced to thing of how this event was going to turn out. I was force to consider that this event would be a models and bottle type of event with no real networking taking place. I was force to retract my thoughts in the matter of minutes. Watching Kim Ellis and her intern staff work the door of this mixer, fully lead me to belie that I was coming into a professional atmosphere. (BIG UPS TO KIM ELLIS)

CHECK BACK LATER TODAY FOR THE OFFICIAL REPORT ON WHO WAS IN THE PLACE TO BE !!!
HERE IS S FEW SNAP SHOTS OF SOME OF THE WHO'S WHO THAT WAS IN ATTENDANCE!!!

For Interviews & Press Contact:
Paul “PJ”Jackson Jr.
Hi-Priority Publicity
770.875.8156
Paul@Hi-PriorityMarketing.com
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
SOULFUL SINGER/SONGWRITER HONEY BROWN SITS DOWN WITH NEW ORLEANS RADIO STATION TO DISCUSS THE PIVOTAL EFFECTS OF HURRICANE KATRINA ON THE INDEPENDENT MUSIC SCENE TODAY.

::~TONIGHT~HONEY BROWN PERFORMS @ PATCHWERK STUDIOS SHOWCASE::

In response to a quote on SOHH
http://blogs.sohh.com/atlanta/archives/2006/05/no_need_to_ask.html
Some People like club music some people dont! some people come for the west ...some people come from the south.
Is music just music anymore?
I like to pose these question because as a Hip Hop Publicist in Atlanta, it is sometimes difficult to understand why the rest of the world is not feeling the dance-beat of the new era of SNAP music.

Director
Producer
Monique Woods
In 2004, director and producer Monique Woods
entered the burgeoning soul music scene of Atlanta,
Georgia. The result is Finally Saying W hat I Really
Mean, a profound documentary about hip-hop and
soul music which includes interviews and out-takes
from Saul Williams, Joi, Chamillionaire, Jessica
Care Moore, Alice Lovelace, Jill Scott, Van Hunt,

FILMMAKER MONIQUE WOODS
DEFYING THE ODDS!
SHE IS THE BACK BONE OF THE INDEPENDET FILM WORLD IN ATLANTA. SHE IS TRUE TO THE ART OF FILMMAKING. SHE HAS THE SUCCESS TO PROVE IT ALL. HER NAME IS MONIQUE WOODS. CHECK OUT WHAT SHE IS DOING WITH HER FILM MAKING AND HER COMPANY :: ELEMENTS DVD::
www.elementsdvd.com
5520 Twin Lakes Dr. • College Park, GA • 30349

My Life in Idlewild
OutKast Project
::Watch trailer at the bottom of the article::
With the world wondering if the fan favorite duo will every get back together on a musical level, the mystery wil l forever be there and they will have to wait just a little while longer. The superstar rap group OUTKAST is set to play in the new film called "IDLEWILD".

ATLANTA Artist and surrounding cities
We are accepting performance registrations for BREAK Magazine / The East Side Pool Palace Sunday nights beginning June 11, 2006.
Looking for weekly headliners and unsigned grinders!
Get ready to mix with DJs, Producers, Media and the hottest new acts.
The Pool Palace is where records really get broke in Atlanta
More details to come.
If you have questions hit us up right here or
send a message to:
info@breakn2.com

"Filmmaker Monique Woods-excedes the expectations on today's independent film makers"
Filmmaker Monique Woods
Wins "Audience Choice Award"
Finally Sayin' What I Really Mean
Film features Bun B, David Banner, Chamillionaire, Common, Saul Williams and Others
Atlanta, GA— May 8, 2006 – On Sunday, April 30, 2006, filmmaker Monique Woods won the "Audience Choice Award" for her electrifying debut documentary, Finally Sayin' What I Really Mean at the 2006 Atlanta Hip Hop Film Festival.

Our Mothers Day celebration –“I am her #1 Fan”
The day you come out of the womb of your mother, you ever really don’t know your destiny but your mother has a great idea that you will be a great one. No matter what the world tells you, your mother will always believe that you are great. Your mother will always be your number one fan. So today why don’t you take the time to be hear number one FAN!

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:::D12 Rapper "PROOF" Slained at a night club in Michigan:::
His Web site was updated Tuesday with the words “RIP Proof,” a tribute to the 32-year-old rapper who was gunned down yesterday morning at a nightclub along Eight Mile, the road made famous by the 2002 movie that starred his mentor and close friend, Eminem.
Members of Proof’s family gathered at his home on Detroit's northwest side upon hearing word of his death, reports AP. Vehicles lined the residential street in front of his two-story house as people hugged each other on the sidewalk.

Akeelah and the Bee, NEW MOVIE
FROM LIONS GATE, SET FOR MARKETING CAMPAIGN WITH
CO-SPONSOR STARBUCKS
The upcoming film “Akeelah and the Bee,” starring Keke Palmer (Akeelah) as an inner-city kid who competes at the national spelling bee, will get a fresh cup of aggressive marketing from your local Starbucks employees beginning today. The retail coffee chain is named as a co-presenter of "Akeelah" in the film’s opening credits along with Lionsgate and producer 2929 Entertainment, but is in fact a promotional partner in the film’s launch. Starbucks appears to be the first retail or brand promotional partner to get a cut of a movie's profits, according to the Hollywood Reporter.