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Lil Wayne admits to sleeping with Chris Bosh’s Wife – Watch on EOTM TV now

Commemorating the NBA All-Star Weekend festivities rapper Lil Wayne took some time to come clean on a couple indiscretions and the exact reason he was allegedly banned from all NBA events at the request of the Miami Heat.

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Well the hip hop star explains it all live on stage in Houston on Sunday night at the Beats By Dre after party. Weezy let it be known that he was not pleased with the Heat organization:

“When I say f-ck you say NBA.. When I say f-ck you say the Miami Heat.”

“You let them ni–as know I’m from the streets so this ain’t no Twitter beefin or no online beef, just take it to the motherf–king streets, ni–a. F–k all them ni–as. F–k LeBron, f–k She-Wade, f–k Chris Bosh, f–k all them ni–as, man. And, and, and, I f–ked Chris Bosh wife,” Wayne said.


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Video:12 shot dead at midnight ‘Dark Knight Rises’ screening in Colorado

Published by EOTM News Editor on July 20th, 2012 - in Breaking News, Trending, World Hip Hop

A gas mask-wearing gunman opened fire early Friday at a suburban Denver movie theater, leaving at least 12 people dead and 50 others injured, police said.

Aurora Police Chief Dan Oates told reporters that 10 people died at the scene and four others died after being taken to local hospitals. However, a police officer later told MSNBC TV that the death toll had been revised to 12. A three-month-old and a six-year-old girl were among those treated, according to reports.

Police said the gunman had appeared at the front of the theater during the movie and released a canister which let out a hissing sound, which is believed to be tear gas. Witnesses told reporters that gunfire erupted during a shootout scene in the film.

“It was mass chaos,” witness Jennifer Seeger told TODAY. ”He was five feet away from me.”

The gunman shot the ceiling and then “he threw in the gas can, and then I knew it was real,” Seeger added.

“Everyone’s going for the door and then everyone starts saying, ‘no, he’s going to shoot people going for the door, and he did,” she recalled. “They’re trying to escape, and he shot those people as well.”

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A suspect was apprehended in the shopping center’s parking lot, Oates said. He was named as 24-year-old James Holmes, two federal officials from different agencies told NBC News.

The incident occurred in the Century 16 Movie Theaters at the Aurora Town Center, police told NBC News. Aurora is a suburb less than 10 miles east of downtown Denver.

NBC station KUSA-Denver cited a witness as seeing a black-clad 6-foot-tall man wearing a riot helmet, goggles and bullet-proof vest.

However, many people attended the film dressed in Batman-related costumes.

Witnesses said the gunman entered the theater through an emergency exit door.

The suspect was found in possession of a gas mask, Oates said. Ammunition was found in the suspect’s car, police said.

President Obama said he is “shocked and saddened” by the mass shooting overnight at a Colorado movie theater that left at least 12 dead and up to 50 wounded.

The president, in a statement released early Thursday morning, urged the nation to “come together as one American family” and keep the people of Aurora, the site of the shooting, in their prayers.

“Michelle and I are shocked and saddened by the horrific and tragic shooting in Colorado,” Obama said. “Federal and local law enforcement are still responding, and my Administration will do everything that we can to support the people of Aurora in this extraordinarily difficult time.

“We are committed to bringing whoever was responsible to justice, ensuring the safety of our people, and caring for those who have been wounded. As we do when confronted by moments of darkness and challenge, we must now come together as one American family. All of us must have the people of Aurora in our thoughts and prayers as they confront the loss of family, friends, and neighbors, and we must stand together with them in the challenging hours and days to come.”

An amateur video posted to Youtube (see below) showed people walking around outside the theater, allegedly in the moments after the incident. One man was seen wearing a shirt that appeared to be bloodstained. He was being led by a police officer. Some people could be heard shouting.

 

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Zombie Apocalypse Begins…in Miami! Naked Man Shot While Eating a Guy’s Face

Published by EOTM News Editor on June 3rd, 2012 - in Breaking News, Crime and Punishment, World Hip Hop


Zombie Apocalypse Begins…in Miami! Naked Man Shot While Eating a Guy’s Face. (via JoRoNoMo)

This is the dawning of the Zombie Apocalypse…and of course, it’s in Florida!  This weekend, Miami police were called to the scene where a naked man was chewing on another man’s face…but it wasn’t as homoerotic as it might sound.  The attacker literally was chewing the victim’s face off…

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Tupac Resurrected at Coachella?

On Sunday night a ghostly version of West Coast rap legend Tupac Shakur materialized on stage alongside his old friend Snoop Dogg during a crowd-pleasing set by the Doggfather and Dr. Dre, which also featured appearances from Eminem, 50 Cent, Wiz Khalifa and Warren G.

“What up, Coachella?” the shirtless Pac, asked the crowd before bouncing into the classic single “Hail Mary.

The Tupac hologram was spectacular. His abs still looked great and there was a certain spring in his step as he and (the living) Snoop rapped their collaboration “2 of Americaz Most Wanted.”

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“We worked with Dr. Dre on this and it was Dre’s vision to bring this back to life,” said Nick Smith, president of AV Concepts, the San Diego company that created the hologram. “It was his idea from the very beginning and we worked with him and his camp to utilize the technology to make it come to life.”

50 Cent arrived to do bits of his early classics — “Wanksta,” “P.I.M.P.” and “In Da Club” — and the masses were enthusiastic and welcoming to our East Coast guest. Eminem waltzed out casually, his hoodie pulled up, to salute Dre’s work with some verses — the best of which was a snippet of “Forgot About Dre,” a Dre track from 2001. Snoop and Dre honored the late singer Nate Dogg, the soulful singer who provided hooks on some of G-funk’s classic jams as well.

Dre and Snoop closed Coachella 2012, Part 1 on a high note and delivered the California vibe to a lot of its happy fans. What were your thoughts? Leave comments below.
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The Re-Birth of Hip Hop 4|7|2012

It is easy to write or comment about the negative aspects of hip-hop music because controversy and infamy has proven to be a hot seller in this society. But, hip-hop artists who rap positively or about political, social or economic empowerment receive scant attention, the Explore South Africa Tour (ESAT) plans to change this.
What is the ESAT all about?
ESAT is a mass conscious music movement, with a mission to harness the spirit of innovation, creativity and activism at the core of the Hip-Hop community, empowering hip hop artists, fans and brands, transforming communities across the globe.
In a recent radio interview a Spokesperson for ESAT said; “their work is guided by the vision that global change begins with individual activism and local investment in holistic, sustainable programs and initiatives. ESAT embraces every nationality and culture bridging music across racial and political boundaries, in turn reshaping hip hop as we know it.

Photo credit: Digi Pixel

 Furthermore, conscious hip hop needs a major boost into the forefront of the world stage. This is what has fueled the initiative, creating a platform that showcases phenomenal hip hop artists with a message,” she continued.

ESAT has rounded up hip hop artists from across the globe for a great cause. Performers on the roster include headliners AZitiZ from the US and DJ Duce from Johannesburg, South Africa. Wageble from Senegal, Styles P from the USA, Kiki Romeo from West Africa, Eureka The Coverboy from Botswana, and Jah-I-Witness from the USA. Other artists to be announced at a later date.
Hip hop artists plan on bringing a message of hope, peace and harmony to the masses through the Explore South Africa tour. “We can overcome the ever-growing trend towards negativity in Hip Hop and hold steadfast to positive beliefs and ideals while maintaining great success and influence,” the spokesperson continued.
In an interview with ABC News, Moussa Lo, a.k.a. Waterflow from the band Wageble ,said he became a hip-hop singer not for success or his own glory, but to be “The voice of the voiceless, Hip-hop in Africa needs to grow, we are the journalists for the people.”

It’s an exciting time for hip hop fans! This conscious music movement will unite US and South Africa Hip hop artists for a tour that some are saying is paramount in helping to unite a multitude of cultures with one thing in common, push, The Message”.

This initiative, presented by AZitiZ Entertainment and Headgear Media also aims to assist conscious hip hop artists, fans and brands to enter into the South African market with the hopes networking, sharing their love for the genre as well as learning the in and outs of the music business via the Future of Music Global Hip Hop Industry Panel of Experts.

Event sponsors include The HYPE Magazine, Digi Pixel, LA Channel 36 and EOTM TV.

The tour launches in Johannesburg South Africa April 7, 2012, visit www.exploresouthafricatour.com for more information.

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“Love & Hip Hop” Star Kimbella Vanderhee Says Fight With Erica Mena Was Not Edited by VH1

Potentially sparking another fight, Love & Hip Hop star Kimbella Vanderhee told TMZ that the major scuffle she got in with fellow cast member on the series, Erica Mena, wasn’t at all edited for cameras, despite the fact that Mena herself claimed otherwise.

Previously, Mena had said that the network, VH1, edited the clip to make her look like the bad guy, only showing the part where she blew up at Vanderhee for “cheapening the video vixen industry.” Fair enough, considering this is reality television and that means it often isn’t one bit reality at all. But Vanderhee is directly disputing all of this, saying that the fight portrayed Mena as the villain because she is one, and the episode just showed the world her true colors.

“VH1 didn’t do editing on anything,” Vanderhee said. “That’s who she is.”

Mena responded to Vanderhee’s comments with a rather level head for someone who’s supposedly a villain, telling TMZ, “I wish her well and much success in 2012. Have a happy new year!”

So, who do you think is telling the truth? Check out the original clip of the fight below.

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ESAT helps to represent South Africa Hip Hop

“I became a hip-hop singer not for success or my own glory, but to be “The voice of the voiceless, Hip-hop in Africa needs to grow, we are the journalists for the people.”

Hip hop Artist Moussa Lo, aka Waterflow

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Moved by a strong desire to push conscious music to mainstream, the Explore South Africa Tour (ESAT) rounds up hip hop artists from across the globe for a great cause… singing the tunes of good ole “conscious music.”

ESAT  harnesses the spirit of innovation, creativity and activism at the core of the Hip-Hop community, empowering hip hop artists, fans and brands, transforming communities across the globe.

With the help of Senegal’s hip hop band Wagëblë, West African born rapper Kiki Romeo, South Africa Hip Hop Artist DJ Duce and others, ESAT will help to represent South Africa hip hop to music lovers globally. Artists on the roster will add their unique music blend of hip hop, helping to boost conscious rap into the forefront of the world stage.

Wagëblë‟s message to the youth in Sénégal emphasizes hard work, self-determination and encourages the building of the future in Sénégal, their Motherland. Multilingual rapper Kiki Romeo and DJ Duce offers a conscious and revolutionary sound strengthened by articulated and rooted messages that are combined with an always renewed mind.

Waterflow of the hip hop band Wagëblë, was an inspiration for some of the tours ideals; a main focal point was his emphasis on conscious artists being the voice of the voiceless as well as being instrumental in promoting the ideals of socio-economic and racial parity.

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In an interview with ABC News, Moussa Lo, a.k.a. Waterflow said he became a hip-hop singer not for success or his own glory, but to be “The voice of the voiceless, Hip-hop in Africa needs to grow, we are the journalists for the people.”

In 2011 Wagëblë is still portrayed as the voice of the voiceless generation in Dakar, and is currently looked upon as one of Senegals most popular Hip Hop Groups.

The ESAT is guided by the vision that global change begins with individual activism and local investment in holistic, sustainable programs and initiatives. ESAT embraces every nationality and culture bridging music across racial and political boundaries, in turn reshaping hip hop as we know it.

Hip hop artists plan on bringing a message of hope, peace and harmony to the masses through the Explore South Africa tour (ESAT). “We can overcome the ever-growing trend towards negativity in Hip Hop and hold steadfast to positive beliefs and ideals while maintaining great success and influence,” a spokesperson for ESAT said.

It’s an exciting time for hip hop fans! This conscious music movement will unite US and South Africa Hip hop artists for a tour that some are saying is paramount in helping to unite a multitude of cultures with one thing in common, push, The Message”.

This initiative, presented by AZitiZ Entertainment and Headgear Media also aims to assist conscious hip hop artists, fans and brands to enter into the South African market with the hopes networking, sharing their love for the genre as well as learning the in and outs of the music business via the Future of Music Global Hip Hop Industry Panel of Experts.

The tour launches in Johannesburg South Africa April 2012.

The “I AM CONSCIOUS MUSIC” Artist competition winner Jah-I-Witness Emcee will open for headliners AZitiZ an International hip hop artist from the US and Dj Duce from South Africa at the tour’s initial stops in Johannesburg, Bloemfontein and Pretoria. Other invited performers are Senegal Hip Hop Band Wagëblë which includes Waterflow & Eyewitness, Styles P and Kiki Romeo. Mos Def, Lauryn Hill, Talieb Kweli and KRS One are mainstream hopefuls for the tour. Other artists confirmed on the roster to be announced.

For more information on tour or for media relations please contact Carla B. with EOTM Public Relations a Los Angeles Public Relations Firm @ pr@eotmradio.com or call 213-290-3573.

Click here for official ESAT Press or visit www.exploresouthafricatour.com.

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KIKI ROMEO Added To Explore South Africa Tour

In honor of the Explore South Africa Tour, (ESAT) a conscious music movement, Kiki Romeo will join forces alongside AZitiZ, Styles P, DJ Duce, Wageble and Jah-I-Witness Emcee in Johannesburg, South Africa for one leg of the tour.

Building off his involvement in conscious music and West Africa rap, Kiki Romeo continues to contribute to the international popularity of real hip hop. The multi-lingual rapper offers a conscious and revolutionary sound strengthened by articulated and rooted messages that he combines with an always renewed mind.

Romeo is currently gearing up for the release of his bilingual single “Sexy Swagger” performed in both English and French languages.  The single, from the album Sacrifice comes as a follow-up to the mixtape “The Congo” with his group Gorilla Squad. Sponsored and Managed by media brand The H.Y.P.E. Magazine.

Hip hop artists on the roster plan on bringing a message of hope, peace and harmony to the masses through the ESAT. “We can overcome the ever-growing trend towards negativity in Hip Hop and hold steadfast to positive beliefs and ideals while maintaining great success and influence,” a spokesperson for ESAT said.

ESAT is dedicated to bringing to light the presence of positive, constructive and conscious ideals and messages within the world of Rap. Helping to raise public awareness and spread knowledge and a new vision for the hip hop community.

It’s an exciting time for hip hop fans! This conscious music movement will unite US and South Africa Hip hop artists for a tour that some are saying is paramount in helping to unite a multitude of cultures with one thing in common, push, The Message”.

The initiative, presented by AZitiZ Entertainment and Headgear Media also aims to assist conscious hip hop artists, fans and brands to enter into the South African market with the hopes networking, sharing their love for the genre as well as learning the in and outs of the music business via the Global Hip Hop Industry Panel of Experts.

Other invited hip hop icons include KRS One, Mos Def, Lauryn Hill, Dead Prez and Public Enemy.

Stay connected to Kiki Romeo (www.kikiromeo.com)  for the 411 on his bilingual release of “Sexy Swagger,” media, pictures and more.

Be sure to join some of the most iconic hip-hop bands in modern history in Johannesburg, SA – April 2012. It’s a #ESAT thang!

For more information on tour or for media relations please visit website below and contact Carla B. of EOTM Public Relations a Los Angeles Public Relations Firm @ pr@eotmradio.com or call 213-290-3573.

www.exploresouthafricatour.com – #ESAT on twitter

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Conscious Hip Hop Takes a Quantum Leap with the Explore South Africa Tour

Conscious hip hop is back in the building thanks to the Explore South Africa Tour (ESAT).

ESAT is a mass conscious music movement, with a mission to harness the spirit of innovation, creativity and activism at the core of the Hip-Hop community, empowering hip hop artists, fans and brands, transforming communities across the globe.

In a recent interview on EOTM Internet Radio a Spokesperson for ESAT said; “their work is guided by the vision that global change begins with individual activism and local investment in holistic, sustainable programs and initiatives. ESAT embraces every nationality and culture bridging music across racial and political boundaries, in turn reshaping hip hop as we know it.

ESAT logo - credit: Digi Pixel

Furthermore, conscious hip hop needs a major boost into the forefront of the world stage. This is what has fueled the initiative, creating a platform that showcases phenomenal hip hop artists with a message,” she continued.

It is easy to write or comment about the negative aspects of hip-hop music because controversy and infamy has proven to be a hot seller in this society. But, hip-hop artists who rap positively or about political, social or economic empowerment receive scant attention, ESAT plans to change this.

The Explore South Africa Tour will also assist conscious hip hop artists, fans and brands to enter into the South African market with the hopes of networking, sharing their love for the genre as well as learning the in and outs of the music business via the Future of Music Global Industry Panel of Experts. Music Industry executives and entertainers from across the globe will come together to empower music fans and brands across the world.

For more info on ESAT please visit Explore South Africa’s official website.


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U-MAC NOW ACCEPTING MUSIC VIDEOS FOR TV PILOT

Los Angeles, CA (EOTM PR) November 24, 2011 – Discover a world of opportunity via U-MAC today! A new version of your favorite music video show will be hitting Television screens this winter dedicated to independent artists.

U-MAC, the parent company of DA Radio Show on 1580AM in Los Angeles has announced that they are now accepting music videos for a new television pilot to air on the PUNCH TV Network (www.punchtv.net). The groundbreaking show, TRU INDIE ACCESS will feature independent urban music videos and will cater only to unsigned and independent label’s artists.

You can begin submitting your music videos for broadcast consideration by visiting www.daradioshow.com and clicking on the TRU Indie Access TV show ad on the home page.

Good luck and be sure to share this opportunity with your friends!

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DRS is a leading media outlet that has helped to launch the careers of some of the biggest names in hip hop; such as Young Maestro, Cali Swagg District and more by spinning their single over the LA air-waves. With over 150,000 loyal listeners tuning into 1580AM (KBLA) the company is on track to gain more than 250,000 new listeners by 2012, helping to establish a higher playing field benefiting the indie market.

DA Radio Show can now be heard and seen live via U-Stream (www.ustream.com) Monday nights from 10pm till midnight and on air via 1580AM from 10pm till 11pm PST. The new media company is reaching out to indie music fans all over the world creating a positive platform for artists trying to break into the mainstream music scene. Additions to the show’s format includes targeted live interviews each week with independent recording artists, record labels exec’s, plus a two minute news segment provided by various pr and news centers.

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EOTM Public Relations firm has raised the bar for their clients with extensive knowledge and expertise in marketing and branding. EOTM is documenting the present successes and triumphs of our community, by building on the accomplishments of the past and helping to seek higher levels of success for the future. We are actively involved in the transformation, by shaping and perpetuating the continuity of our communities.


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ESAT: Explore South Africa Tour Logo Debuts

Los Angeles, CA (EOTM PR) November 24, 2011 – The official logo for the Explore South Africa Tour has debuted on the ESAT Facebook page and website. As pictured below, the logo offers a new global expression for not just hip hop but universal sound, bringing forth the rebirth of true artistic expression.

Photo credit: Digi Pixel

The new design created by Nizar Jendoubi, CEO of Digi Pixel out of Tunis Tunisia will grace all of the tour’s official memorabilia and promotional marketing material.

ESAT is a mass conscious movement, with a mission to harness the spirit of innovation, creativity and activism at the core of the Hip-Hop community, empowering hip hop artists, fans and brands, transforming communities across the globe.

Our work is guided by the vision that global change begins with individual activism and local investment in holistic, sustainable programs and initiatives. ESAT embraces every nationality and culture bridging music across racial and political boundaries, in turn reshaping hip hop as we know it.

Conscious hip hop needs a major boost into the forefront of the world stage. This has lead us to believe that it is integral for us to create a platform that showcases these phenomenal hip hop artists with a message, hence the creation of ESAT.

The Explore South Africa tour will assist the conscious music movement in not necessarily pushing out other forms of hip hop, but allowing conscious artists their fare share in the mainstream marketplace.

This new era in hip hop music will ultimately help stimulate economies in every country hip hop is produced.

The conscious music tour launches in Johannesburg South Africa April 2012.

The “I AM CONSCIOUS MUSIC” Artist competition winner Jah-I-Witness Emcee will open for headliners AZitiZ an International hip hop artist from the US and Dj Duce from South Africa at the tour’s initial stops in Johannesburg, Bloemfontein and Pretoria. Other invited performers are Senegal Hip Hop Band Wagëblë which includes Waterflow & Eyewitness, Styles P, Mos Def and KRS One.

For more information on tour or for media relations please contact Carla B. with EOTM Public Relations a Los Angeles Public Relations Firm @ pr@eotmradio.com or call 213-290-3573.

Click here for official ESAT Press.

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Nicki Minaj named Billboard’s “Rising Star”

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Singer and rapper Nicki Minaj was named Billboard’s 2011 Rising Star on Wednesday, following her international success this year with her album, “Pink Friday.”

Singer Nicki Minaj arrives at a party to celebrate the upcoming launch of the Versace …

Minaj, 28, who is signed to Lil Wayne’s Young Money Entertainment, took the opportunity of Billboard’s announcement to confirm her next album on Twitter.

Set for release on February 14, Valentine’s day next year, Minaj’s second album will be called “Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded,” after the rapper’s alter ego, Roman Zolanski.

The New York native stormed the Billboard charts this year, becoming the first artist to have seven songs in the Hot 100 singles chart at the same time, including hits such as “Your Love,” “Super Bass” and “Fly” featuring Rihanna, while “Pink Friday” reached No. 1 on the Billboard 200 album chart.

“Nicki Minaj has established herself as a force in hip-hop and pop music, and we’re thrilled to recognize her accomplishments over the past year,” said Billboard’s editorial director Bill Werde on Billboard.com.

Minaj is the fourth recipient of the award, following Jazmine Sullivan in 2010, Lady Gaga in 2009 and Colbie Caillat in 2008, and will join country music star Taylor Swift, who was named Woman of the Year, to collect the award at the annual Billboard Women in Music event in New York on December 2.

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Styles P to join the Explore South Africa Tour

Los Angeles, California – November 18, 2011 — (EPR) Hip-hop artist, entrepreneur and author Styles p will head out to South Africa in April of 2012 for the Explore South Africa Tour (ESAT).

The engaging young rapper who speaks rapidly and articulately about issues ranging from social injustice to the state of rap will join the tour for its launch April of 2012.

The New York rapper who is a member of The LOX and is also part of the Ruff Ryders hip hop group is one of the most legendary emcees in the golden age of hop-hop. Not only that, but as an activist in inner-city non-violence and youth positivity movements, wielding a tremendous level of influence and respect makes him a viable asset to the hip hop community as well as the tour.

Hip hop artists on the roster plan on bringing a message of hope, peace and harmony to the masses through the Explore South Africa tour (ESAT). “We can overcome the ever-growing trend towards negativity in Hip Hop and hold steadfast to positive beliefs and ideals while maintaining great success and influence,” a spokesperson for ESAT said.

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ESAT is dedicated to bringing to light the presence of positive, constructive and conscious ideals and messages within the world of Rap. Helping to raise public awareness and spread knowledge and a new vision for the hip hop community.

It’s an exciting time for hip hop fans! This conscious music movement will unite US and South Africa Hip hop artists for a tour that some are saying is paramount in helping to unite a multitude of cultures with one thing in common, push, The Message”.

The initiative, presented by AZitiZ Entertainment and Headgear Media also aims to assist conscious hip hop artists, fans and brands to enter into the South African market with the hopes networking, sharing their love for the genre as well as learning the in and outs of the music business via the Global Hip Hop Industry Panel of Experts.

Styles P will join international hip hop artist AZitiZ, Senegal’s hip hop band Wagëblë, South Africa’s DJ Duce and conscious artist Jah-I-Witness Emcee in South Africa for the tours launch in Johannesburg. Other invited hip hop icons include KRS One, Mos Def, Talib Kweli, Dead Prez, Grandmaster Flash and others to be announced.

Stay connected to Styles P (www.stylesp.net) for the 411 on his fourth studio album Master of Ceremonies, media, pictures and more.

ESAT is elated to have the opportunity to work with Styles P for such a powerful cause…with the hopes of changing lives and hip hop globally.

For more information on tour or for media relations please contact Carla B. with EOTM Public Relations a Los Angeles Public Relations Firm @ pr@eotmradio.com or call 213-290-3573.

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US and South Africa Hip Hop Artists unite on the Explore South Africa Tour

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“I became a hip-hop singer not for success or my own glory, but to be “The voice of the voiceless, Hip-hop in Africa needs to grow, we are the journalists for the people.” Hip hop Artist Moussa Lo, aka Waterflow

Has rap faded away from the lyrical concept of hip hop?

I can recall when themes of conscious rap ran rampant in hip hop music. Lyricists at their best, mixing their rhymes to topics on religion, aversion to violence, African American culture and advancement, the economy, or simple depictions of life in the projects/ghetto that reveal the struggle of ordinary people. Grandmaster Flash's "The Message" was an early and hugely influential political and conscious hip hop track, decrying the poverty, violence, and dead-end lives of the black youth of the time.

In 2011 most conscious hip hop artists have not attained the same level of commercial success as mainstream hip-hop, though there are some notable exceptions to this.

The Explore South Africa tour (ESAT) is a mass conscious music movement helping to not necessarily push out other forms of hip hop, but to allow conscious music artists their fare share in the mainstream marketplace.

Hip hop artists on the roster plan on bringing a message of hope, peace and harmony to the masses through the Explore South Africa tour (ESAT). “We can overcome the ever-growing trend towards negativity in Hip Hop and hold steadfast to positive beliefs and ideals while maintaining great success and influence,” a spokesperson for ESAT said.

Learn more about the Explore South Africa Tour movement on Twitter by typing in #ESAT

ESAT is dedicated to bringing to light the presence of positive, constructive and conscious ideals and messages within the world of Rap. Helping to raise public awareness and spread knowledge and a new vision for the hip hop community.

It’s an exciting time for hip hop fans! This conscious music movement will unite US and South Africa Hip hop artists for a tour that some are saying is paramount in helping to unite a multitude of cultures with one thing in common, push, The Message".

This initiative, presented by AZitiZ Entertainment and Headgear Media also aims to assist conscious hip hop artists, fans and brands to enter into the South African market with the hopes networking, sharing their love for the genre as well as learning the in and outs of the music business via the Global Hip Hop Industry Panel of Experts.

The conscious music tour launches in Johannesburg South Africa April 2012.

The “I AM CONSCIOUS MUSIC” Artist competition winner Jah-I-Witness Emcee will open for headliners AZitiZ an International hip hop artist from the US and Dj Duce from South Africa at the tour’s initial stops in Johannesburg, Bloemfontein and Pretoria. Other invited performers are Senegal Hip Hop Band Wagëblë which includes Waterflow & Eyewitness. Lupe Fiasco, Mos Def, Lauryn Hill, Talieb Kweli and KRS One are mainstream hopefuls for the tour. Other artists confirmed on the roster to be announced.

For more information on tour or for media relations please contact Carla B. with EOTM Public Relations a Los Angeles Public Relations Firm @ pr@eotmradio.com or call 213-290-3573.

Click here for official ESAT Press and visit twitter to find out what people are saying about the new conscious music movement - #ESAT.

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