El DeBarge Interview

INTRO Magazine interviews El DeBarge as he talks about his new album Second Chance available on Itunes right now.

"JAY, 50 & WEEZY" TAKES DEE-1 TO MTVu's "THE FRESHMEN"

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"JAY, 50 & WEEZY" ON YOUTUBE

(over 100,000 views)

New Orleans, LA - As a former educator, it is only fitting that Dee-1 get his start at MTV on MTVu's "The Freshmen." His Jay, 50 & Weezy video is up for voting on the site all this week - http://freshmen.mtvu.com/ after making its debut on MTV Jams last weekend. Today also saw the video go over 100,000 plays on YouTube, with over 42 pages of comments.

Some typical reactions from viewers include: "A breath of fresh air!!! FINALLY!!!", "That was HOT! One of the few rappers that I would pay to see" and "This was very poignant, real, and heartfelt. Shoutout to Dee-1." They just go on and on.

David Augustine aka Dee-1 always had a passion for music. After graduating from Louisiana State with a bachelors in marketing, he began teaching middle school as a way of funding that passion. The strong bond he built with his students, even as his notoriety as a local artist began to grow, made him realize that being Dee-1 gave him a much larger platform to enlighten than being Mr. Augustine and so, his career choice was made.

Since then there has been his highly successful mixtapes, Still We Rise, I Am Who I Am and I Hope They Hear Me, an independent album, David & Goliath (nominated for for Hip Hop Album of the Year by Offbeat magazine) and live performances alongside the likes of Lil Wayne, Drake, Lupe Fiasco, Trey Songz, Akon, Talib Kweli and more, where his star power was evident. Dee-1 was also the first rap act to win the annual Louisiana State University "Battle of the Bands."

Next up for this unapologetic musical educator is his new mixtape, I Hope They Hear Me: Vol. #2, set to drop as a free download later this year. The first single/video for the tape is "Jay, 50 and Weezy", a lyrical challenge from Dee-1 to those he looks up to in the game.

VIDEO: - "Jay, 50 & Weezy" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P1IGfv8zSgw

To keep the buzz alive until his tape drops, Dee-1 is dropping mixtape tracks and freestyles, along with original material from I Hope They Hear Me, Vol. #2. Below is a link to download Gold & Platinum, Dee-1's interpretation of Black & Yellow.

DOWNLOAD LINK: http://tinyurl.com/dee1GoldandPlatinum

THIS Friday Nov 13 Party with Legendary DJ & Producer PrincePaul

November is Hip Hop History Month

Come Celebrate the Culture with LEGENDARY PRODUCER & DJ PRINCE PAUL (Stetsasonic, De La Soul, Gravediggas, Handsome Boy Modeling School, etc, etc, etc...)

http://www.myspace.com/princepaulofficialmyspacepage

Saturday, November 13, 2010

10 PM $10

B Side Liquor Lounge

2785 Euclid Heights Blvd

Cleveland, OH

According to the Universal ZULU Nation, November is the birth month

of Hip Hop Culture. Afrika Bambaataa, it's founder and one of the God Fathers

of Hip Hop Culture states that "Hip Hop is the Vehicle to Deliver Innumerable

Lessons!" Bambatta doesn't believe that Hip Hop heads should just have knowledge

of Hip Hop. He promotes and proves that Hip Hop can be used as a vehicle for

teaching awareness, knowledge, wisdom, understanding, freedom, justice, equality, peace, unity, love, respect, responsibility and recreation, overcoming challenges, economics, mathematics. science, life, truth, facts and faith. www.zulunation.com

Diamond Responds to Critics, and Releases Music from Cocaine Waitress

Diamond responds to critics, and naysayers with the leak of "Shots Fired" from her latest mixtape project Cocaine Waitress. "This record was just a release for me. I was able to say all the things that had been building up inside, and just the space to really breathe," Diamond explains.

"Shots Fired" is released on the heels of slanderous misinformation being presented about a car she received as a gift being repossessed. Although the actual car dealer spoke candidly about the situation being false, (Part 1 http://bit.ly/cy9kIx & Part 2 http://bit.ly/aCAlKR), very few outlets issued a retraction or event posted the update. She also did an exclusive in depth interview with AllHipHop.com about the ordeal http://bit.ly/9NJnVn. "At the end of the day, I've done everything to present the truth to the public. They'll chose to see the truth, or they'll run with what's more entertaining, either way I'm moving forward."

http://bit.ly/aKp3X4 "Shots Fired" (from Cocaine Waitress)
The photo credit goes to Robert Ector.

Conya Doss Nominated for three 2010 SoulTrack's Awards alongside Badu,Dwele, Raheem, John Legend & more

THE WORLD'S #1 SOUL MUSIC WEB PORTAL SOULTRACKS.COM ANNOUNCES NOMINEES FOR READER'S CHOICE AWARDS 2010

Soul Vocalist Conya Doss Nominated in 3 Categories at the 2010 SoulTracks

Reader's Choice Awards ("Album of the Year," "Song of the Year," and "Best

Female Vocalist") alongside talent Erykah Badu, Janelle Monae, John Legend

& The Roots, Kem, Leela James, Lyfe Jennings, Mary J. Blige, Melanie Fiona,

Monica, Raheem Devaughn, Ryan Leslie, Toni Braxton, Bilal, Dwele, N'Dambi,

Keke Wyatt, Angie Stone, Calvin Richardson, Maysa and more.

In Fall 2010 Cleveland's Reigning Queen of Indie Soul Conya Doss broke digital

download records on Soultracks.com with her emotionally resonant fifth studio

album Blu Transition, now the Ohio based school teacher turned charismatic

songbird whose garnered accolades from BET J, Soultracks, iTunes and more

continues to receive rave reviews

Purchase Album Blu Transition
Listen to Singles "All in You" and "What We Gone Do"Currently playing on

Music Choice, Sirius Satellite, XM Radio, WGPR/Detroit, WBTJ/Richmond,

WKKV/Milwaukee, WOWI/Norfolk and WHUR/Washington DC

DukeDaGod "The D.I.P. Agenda" Press Release

Dipset Member DukeDaGod enlists Cam'ron, Jadakiss and others to carry out The D.I.P. Agenda

THE D.I.P. AGENDA WILL BE RELASED ON NOVEMBER 23rd

New York, NY – SMC Recordings, one of the leading independent hip hop labels, along with Distrolord Inc, is excited to announce their upcoming release from Diplomats member, DukeDaGod. This will be the first album from the Dipset family before the infamous reunion album drops and will give fans a taste of what they've been missing. The album includes appearances by a slew of Dipset members and other heavy hitters including: Cam'Ron, Jadakiss and of all people - Katt Williams.

DukeDaGod, a founding member of the group, The Diplomats aka Dipset; is a savvy businessman, rapper, producer, and master marketer. As an artist that has consistently had impressive outings, Dipset fans have been anticipating a project from DukeDaGod since his last official release, Dipset: More Than Music, Vol. 2, which is one of the DipSet best selling indie endeavors.

"This is the best album I've ever done. I've been away for so long that I took my time to really perfect it. It's my graduation album." Said DukeDaGod. "This is all brand new music so it's like a new Dipset album. If you like Dipset you are gonna love this album."

The D.I.P. Agenda features Dipset members; Cam'ron, Freekey Zekey, Hell Rell, J.R. Writer, 40 Cal. and Katt Williams and guest appearances by Jadakiss, Lil Flip, Sheek Louch and production by AraabMUZIK, and DukeDaGod.

The dual singles from the album are, "Dipset/DBlock Pt. 2" featuring Hell Rell and Sheek Louch. DukeDaGod shares, "It's a real street record. It's going to touch the souls of people and the video is going to be dope. The next single, "After the After party" features Hell Rell, 40 Cal. and J.R Writer. "It's something you wouldn't expect from us but you'll definitely feel it." Said DukeDaGod.

DukeDaGod's release The D.I.P. Agenda is the first of many in a new partnership with Distrolord, an innovative music and technology company that supports digital optimization and development, which is right in sync with the model of the digital savvy SMC Recordings helmed by CEO Ralph Tashjian. Future projects through this partnership include releases from: Big L, 40 Cal., Neek The Exotic & Large Professor, Tragedy Khadafi and Streetlife featuring Method Man.

"SMC has a great machine behind them and amazing people working for them. They have had great success with a bunch of artists and really know how to dial into an artist's fanbase and expand it." shared CEO and founder of Distrolord, Gustavo Guerra.

"We are confident about this new partnership with Distrolord, they have the same vision as us, a roster of artists that have a real following and have done well independently." Said CEO Ralph Tashjian.

The D.I.P. Agenda on SMC Recordings/Distrolord/Duke Productions will be available in stores and online 11/23/10.

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Black Rob Inks Deal With Duck Down Music

New album, 'Game Tested & Street Approved' For 2011 Release Date

Black Rob is the newest affiliate of Duck Down Music. The former Bad Boy, Harlem rapper is poised to release his first studio album in over five years. This past May, Black Rob was released from prison after serving four years for failing to show up to a previous sentence hearing for a grand larceny charge. Over the past seven months Black Rob has returned to the studio where he's always felt most comfortable.

Black Rob explains the LP is a "testimony of what I stand for and how I feel. The people have been asking for true hip hop music, and that's what I'm giving them. I stayed away from features. I've been away for 4 joints, so I feel the people deserve to hear me. When I came home, I went right to work, and didn't have time to reach out to cats. On my next project you will get that. As for producers, I have some up-and-coming cats on there. I believe in giving cats a chance. As far as named producers you may hear a joint or two from Buckwild, Self Service, Bishop, Scram Jones and Pete Rock."

On his decision to work with Duck Down Music, Black Rob reveals that he "always respected their movement and also been a fan of their music. If I'm going independent why not go with a team I respect, and they have always had a true family setting & environment."

During the course of his career, Black Rob has recorded several successful projects. In 2000, he released 'Life Story,' which has sold over 1 million units & featured the well-known single, "WHOA!" Five years later, he returned with 'The Black Rob Report,' which surpassed sales of 100,000 units. Again, five years later, Black Rob is readying a new album entitled 'Game Tested & Street Approved.'

Fans in New York City will get to see Black Rob perform at the Duck Down VS Blacksmith CMJ Showcase on October 19th at Le Poisson Rouge located on 158 Bleeker St (between Thompson and Sullivan) at 10PM. 18+ event. Tickets are only $20. The first CMJ Badge holders to arrive will receive free access (limited-number).

For tickets visit: http://lepoissonrouge.com/events/view/1552

Attention Midwest Artists It's Time to 'Get Your Buzz Up' - Now Booking Slots/ 2 Day Pass Registration is NOW Open!

The premiere artist showcase in the Tri-State area,"Get Your Buzz Up" is now coming to a brand new market!

Madison, Wisconsin, on Monday November 8th & Tuesday November 9th @ The Annex Club

On Day One, 30 artists will perform 1 song in hopes to take home a prize package which includes an all expense paid trip to NYC to meet with 3 A&R's at Major Labels (Shady, Virgin and Asylum Records), perform that same night in NYC @ Club Element, conduct a full press day with various DVD's and 12 site interviews, a high quality professional photo shoot, an HD Music Video, $2000 in clothing from The World is Ugly, a gift bag with gear from Troop Jackets, Stall and Dean, Timo, and Billionaire Mafia and much much more (see below)

On Day Two, Come out and meet some of the top industry's movers and shakers from A&R's to Platinum Producers to Media entities that you can legitimately build relationships with. Come prepared with your professional press kits, USB drives, as well as a notebook and pen to take notes on how to succeed to the NEW music industry. Also, the 5 finalists announced at Day 1's end will come back Day 2 and perform 2 songs, at nights end 1 will be crowned winner and receive the prize package.

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To Critic's Nods Award Winning Soul Vocalist Conya Doss Releases LP "BluTransition" Today 9/28

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESeptember 28, 2010

BREAKING DIGITAL DOWNLOAD RECORDS ON SOULTRACKS.COM, AWARD WINNING VOCALIST CONYA DOSS RELEASES HER FIFTH LP BLU TRANSITION TODAY 9/28

Cleveland's Reigning Queen of Indie Soul Conya Doss received rave reviews worldwide for her debut albums while gracing the covers of local Cleveland publications and collaborating with Dwele in McDonald's nationwide soulful McCafe commercial, now the Ohio based school teacher turned charismatic songbird whose garnered accolades from BET J, Soultracks, iTunes and Ohio Hip Hop Awards releases her emotionally resonant fifth studio album Blu Transition
Purchase Album Blu Transition
Listen to Single "All in You"
Conya Doss 2002 thru the present A Video Documentary

"Conya has the voice of song bird, beauty of a Demont "Peekaso" Pinder painting and artistry of timeless poetry" Raheem DeVaughn "Doss has a vocal style and ability to make you feel like you know her. Comfortable to listen to yet lovely and soothing. An awesome and underrated talent." Anthony Hamilton
"Conya knows how to capture and create a vibe with her music!" Dwele
"I voted for Conya as "Best Underground Artist" at the 2008 BET J Virtual Awards!" Ledisi
"A whole lot of soul in a beautiful package...a must hear." DJ Jazzy Jeff
"When people look back at the building of this independent soul movement they will realize Conya's angelic voice and music have been one of the strongest parts of the foundation this music stands on." Eric Roberson
"No matter what twists and turns relationships may take, they never seem to make this honey-voiced newcomer from Cleveland lose heart. Her poem is a smooth and sexy one worth more than just a cursory reading." USA Today
"A product of Cleveland, the town that gave us Tracy Chapman, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Conya Doss manages to embody all those disparate aesthetics-and then some. Her CD warms the heart with soothing vocals and finger-snappin grooves." Vibe Magazine
"Cleveland schoolteacher turned neo-soul songstress who's written for 3LW and others, might be Ohio's best kept secret since Hi-Tek." Complex Magazine
"An embarrassment of riches isn't a phrase generally associated with today's music. One exception: the next-generation R&B emanating from the likes of Erykah Badu, Jill Scott, India.Arie, Alicia Keys and Angie Stone. Well, make room for this strong contender – Conya Doss. Her engaging voice whose slight rasp adds to her organic vibe. The Cleveland native applies lyrically rich life and love lessons to a mixture of R&B, funk, jazz and pop music." Billboard Magazine
"McDonald's Golden Arches just got a little brighter, and drinking coffee just got a little sexier thanks to Conya Doss and Dwele, who lend their heavenly voices to the new McCafé campaign, the company's budget-conscious version of Starbucks. The duo is the first African-American singers to serve as the voice for the caffeine-themed jingles." Essence.com
"Conya is a move into the straightforward, historically rooted R&B that hasn't been heard much in more than a decade; music that embraces pop hooks and lowdown funk as it plies the smooth, mid tempo groove of the classic R&B pioneered by Gaye. Her music is bluesy organ vamp and funky vocal-caught insider's ears for the neo-soul veneer." Cleveland Magazine
"If you haven't heard Conya Doss yet, chances are you will soon enough. Cleveland isn't the only market excited about her - already, a number of record industry players consider Doss to be a female version of D'Angelo. All these signals indicate that Doss could become Cleveland's very first neo-soul diva - filled with well conceived changes in timbre, emotional content, vocal delivery, tempo and mood, Conya Doss is a journey instead of a collection of recordings." Cleveland Free Times
"After one listen to Doss's debut single it becomes clear why the Cleveland songbird has become such a hot item. Spry and instantly infectious, the luminous cut has gained steady airplay on major stations from Miami to New Orleans to Chicago. With a voice that's equally tender and tensile, Doss exhibited striking range, interspersing candied soul with touching torch songs." Cleveland Scene
"And so it is. Conya Doss, seventh grade teacher is poised and ready to teach the world to sing. If the whole world is to be her stage, we get a front row seat at the first period assembly." Cleveland Call & Post "This Cleveland native joins the ranks as a special needs teacher whom seems poised on the brink of stardom. It is always wonderful to hear someone like Conya, who can really sing!" Venus Magazine
"Conya has got the sultry and she's got the soul. Songs such as the title track "What I'd Do" place her in the same league at Jill Scott, India.Arie and Co. The combination of her influences- education, her family, her students and old school music has resulted in her warm, organic sound." Smooth Magazine
"If Eric Roberson is the King of Independent Soul Music, then Conya Doss has got to be in line for the Queendom." Soulbounce
"Doss has respect in the industry as one of the major figures in the indie soul movement. Through her albums, Doss fused the elements that true soul lovers desire - plain spoken lyrics that avoid cliche positivity that eschews preachiness; high quality musicianship and vocals. She also displays a deft ability to bring something new to that many splendored and much discussed thing called love. Doss gives her fans more than enough of the soul music that has made her a top draw in Europe and one of soul music's hidden gems on this side of the Atlantic. Doss has one of the most appealing new soul voices, with a slight raspiness that gives it a touch of church behind her cool, confident delivery." Soultracks
(Los Angeles, California – September 28, 2010) Nestled between Indiana and Pennsylvania, lies a state that has yet to be fully tapped of it's musical capacity. In a region whose lineage reflects that of Babyface, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, Tracy Chapman, Marilyn Manson, Gerald Levert, The O'Jays, Macy Gray, James Ingram, Roger Troutman and Zapp, The Gapp Band and Avant among others, Conya Doss is the latest female vocalist to emerge over the past decade and hold steadfast to her Midwestern roots. Much like what her predecessors Erykah Badu, India.Arie and Jill Scott did for Dallas, Atlanta and Philly, Doss has already pinned Ohio on the soul music map. Having graced the covers of numerous local publications, regularly performing to sold out Midwestern venues and garnering 500k Myspace profile views as an indie artist she also appeared in and recorded a song alongside Detroit vocalist Dwele for McDonald's McCafe commercial. Conya's awards include "Best Female Vocalist" by Soultracks, the leading online resource dedicated to classic and modern Soul music, "Heineken Redstar Soul Artist of the Year," "Best Female Vocalist" at Ohio Hip Hop Awards, a nomination for "Best Underground Artist" at the BET J Virtual Awards and was listed on iTunes as "Best R&B Underground/Indie Artist" and "Best R&B Indie Track" for the single "It's Over." In Fall 2010 Conya Doss' buzz single "What We Gone Do" made history, setting a digital download record on Soultracks.com (The world's #1 Soul Music Web Portal), replacing a record previously set by Lalah Hathaway in 2008.
Inspired by Bonnie Raitt, Ani DiFranco, Mint Condition, Rude Boys, Jane Child, Donnie Hathaway, Angela Winbush and Nina Simone, Doss attended Cleveland's famed School of the Arts at the same time as R&B crooner Avant ("Conya was an upperclassman, she's always been very talented.") Popmatters.com has referenced her "pleading and yearning" vocal style to Lauryn Hill and Doss is frequently voted as one of the "top acts to watch" by local Cleveland publications.
Of lately the singer has been busy burning the midnight oil composing and arranging music for this dazzling, well-crafted 2010 album that sets the tone for what lies ahead. Her unabashedly emotional fifth studio album Blu Transition, with Blu being the name of her newborn son, is not only a collection of words set to music, it is a gift; an energy exchange that reflects the duality of love and pain. It's an anointed story. It's one of endurance, but more importantly it is about life being full of unexpected moments with both tragedies (death) and triumphs (birth).
With a refreshingly crisp and remarkable vocal range, as well as sparse yet beautiful instrumentation, Conya Doss has found success in simplicity. Blu Transition continues in Doss' brilliant delivery of sweet, supple and heartfelt lyrics but she plunges deep into a bluesy-jazz vibe with spiritual undertones reminiscent of a 70's sound in both harmony and mood. The music carries a laid-back, earthy quality that features various moments; from truly moving and haunting to a rootsy reflection of where the singer has come from with messages steeped in love, risk-taking, rejection and heartbreak. Composing yet another intricately crafted and cohesive body of work that illuminates her unequaled musicianship, Conya only scratches the surface of what she is capable of. Her music is not lost among the pantheon of new crooners, but instead invokes the spirits of legendary composers-singers such as Chaka Khan, Betty Wright, Natalie Cole, Me'shell N'Degeocello and Alanis Morisette.
Blu Transition stretches Doss once again to express herself to the bare bones, this time around in impressive varieties of vocal styles. On the single "Best Thing" we find the songbird flying high in a falsetto tone while dipping low into baritone territory on "Wi Fi." Doss is most poignant on the records that expose her soul, acknowledging what her life has been like since her last album. "All In U", "Celebrate" and "Never Be The Same" are sure to overwhelmingly echo the sentiment of fans, newcomers and singers alike that will qualify them as classics. Each note she parts her lips to sing, Doss sets free a pure tone that moves you through lifetimes, which is like a light bulb turning on in one's head; a gentle reminder that there are other people to consider in life besides oneself.
"Unlike artists in other regions, the Ohio area is very limited when it comes to enabling me to practice my craft--especially the kind of music that I do," says Doss, "Cleveland has a tremendous amount of talent, and I chose to stay local and utilize some of our amazing producers and songwriters. Originally I had the opportunity to work with musicians on the East and West coasts but ironically while searching for the sound that I wanted it was at home all the time."
Conya possesses an indistinguishable reverence to the soul divas of yesteryears by encompassing invigorating vocals with thought-induced messages that silhouette charismatic, rhythmically charged production that simultaneously blazes a trail for her brand of melodic soul. Conya's music is an organic experience- a hybrid collection of up-tempo jams and fluid slow grooves that artistically join her sleek voice with intoxicating melodies. She is just as comfortable with lascivious R&B wails as she is with gospel-themed fare. In a time when many pop stars have become further and further removed from the folks that they speak to with their custom made looks and unattainable lifestyles, Conya remains a lot like us: a tender, tough, self-possessed young lady who puts her community before commercial concerns.







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About Conya Doss:
There's a reason Conya Doss looks so comfortable onstage, gently swinging her hips like a day lily caught in a summer's breeze, singing in a voice that's equal parts honey and hellfire. It's because she's used to it. As a teacher of children with special needs within the Cleveland public school system, this thirty something soul ingénue faces an audience tougher than most, nearly every day. Of late, this audience has also come to include throngs of R&B and neo-soul aficionados enticed by the Cleveland native's sweet, supple delivery and heartfelt lyrics.
But long before she was standing in front of sold-out clubs and crowded arenas, Conya faced perhaps an even more daunting audience: rambunctious young kids ready to learn. Ironically, in working with underprivileged youth in the public schools, Conya has learned as much from her students as they have from her. These lessons were painted in broad strokes on Conya's candid, endearing 2002 debut, A Poem about Ms. Dosswhich she co-wrote and co-produced and whose title was inspired by a letter to her from a student in her classroom. "I incorporate music as part of my class, the traditional way of learning can be boring, so I have kids project academics through poetry or singing." Emotionally resonant and wondrously infectious, Conya's debut was open-hearted and down-to-earth, receiving rave reviews.
With her 2004 sophomore album Just Because there were no tales of wanton bed hopping, no bling-bling, just earnest, expressive songs of heartbreak, salvation and praise. Conya fluently took her listeners on a journey of finger snapping and head gyrating wondrous grooves laced with an electric blend of instruments that rode each beat with finesse. It was songs like "Sweet Love," "Miracle" and "Stay" that became indie scene classics. In 2006 Conya released Love Rain Down, pouring passion and appealing eccentricity into a dozen stunningly inventive jams that reflected quintessential soul music infused with a pinch of subtle funk. "The music was more like a tribute and a praise to icons I grew up listening to such as Bonnie Raitt, Doobie Brothers and Jane Child." Each tune effortlessly strong and beautiful, capturing the exuberance of finding love, as well as the disappointment associated with losing it. Doss encompassed far more than infectious rhythms and silken-voiced hits, she established her own definite sound instead of following radio trends. We last heard Doss on 2008's Still, a culmination of all of her previous studio albums that offered yet another glimpse into her musical journey and fans appreciated her growth, while her assortment of sheer emotions and retro-flavored genius blew newcomers away. The exceptionally mature and inventive effort also blew critics away, landing the soulstress on the Billboard Charts. The single "What I Do" peaked at #78 and placed #39 on Adult Contemporary Radio.
If what you covet is vintage soul with modern appeal and instrument-heavy beats embellished with flavorful sounds, then the music of Conya Doss is for you. The divine vocalist wraps her seductive, magical voice and polished rhythmic sounds around personalized confessions like the warmth of a passionate embrace. Through it all, Conya's remained grounded. And therein lies much of her appeal. When summing up what her music is about, Conya offers a simple answer: "Life in general." Not just hers, but ours as well.

Latina TV Reporter And New York Jets Football Team Controversy Offer Ines Sainz A New Job

CONTROVERSIAL LATINA TV REPORTER AND SUBJECT OF NEW YORK JETS FOOTBALL TEAM CONTROVERSY INEZ SAINZTO RECEIVE NEW JOB OFFER TODAY
NEW YORK, NY (September 24, 2010) - William Ferro of 1-800-CANTASO is announcing today that the New York City-based law firm is offering Ines Sainz, the stunning TV Azteca reporter who was involved in the recent New York Jets sexual harassment controversy, a position as the firm’s official spokeswoman for their multimillion dollar, Spanish-language, national advertising campaign.
As spokeswoman, Ms. Sainz’s responsibilities would include interviewing state and local elected officials, heads of Hispanic organizations, and other prominent community leaders for CANTASOTV.com and ESP51TV.com, which stream online, as well as appearing at events for the firm, which is involved in numerous charitable and philanthropic efforts. As a pivotal part of the firm’s advertising campaign, she would appear in national TV, radio and print advertisements across the United States. As a popular reporter for TV Azteca, as well as the former Miss Spain and 1997 Miss World contestant, Ms. Sainz obviously possesses the poise and charisma necessary for this position.
“We believe that Ms. Sainz’s serving as 1-800-CANTASO’s spokeswoman would be an ideal partnership,” said Mr. Ferro, one of the partners in the firm. “Obviously, she is a woman who stands for social justice, values personal integrity, and aims to treat others with respect (and expects the same treatment in return). These are the same values upheld by the lawyers of 1-800-CANTASO.”
As a prominent member of the Hispanic community and as a role model to young Latinos everywhere, Mr. Ferro says, she would be perfect for the position of 1-800-CANTASO spokeswoman.

Long Island Fans Create National Campaign To Put J.Lo On "American Idol"

LONG ISLAND FANS CREATE NATIONAL CAMPAIGN TO PUT J. LO ON "AMERICAN IDOL" Long Islanders and dedicated J. Lo fans are creating a national campaign that will petition for the singer to be one of the judges on the upcoming "American Idol" season. With the absence of Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul and Kara DioGuardi, FOX executives have at least two judges' seats to fill for the hit reality show. Rumors have been circulating lately that J. Lo, previously thought to be in the running, has now been shunned for Mariah Carey or Shania Twain. Those working on the campaign, led by Long Island native Lloyd Landsman MD, have already created a petition online and expect to accrue hundreds of thousands of signatures. They are planning to send the petition to FOX executives and launch a website detailing the reasons why J. Lo should be one of the "Idol" judges. Also in the works is an advertising campaign with notices put in magazines and music trade publications. Dr. Landsman is himself a neighbor of J. Lo's - she and husband Marc Anthony own a North Shore estate. He believes she is the best candidate for the job, having already proved her competence when she served as a guest judge on two "American Idol" episodes in 2007. Dr. Landsman also points out that J. Lo would be the first Long Islander to judge "Idol" and would be a wonderful representative of the community. Although the Bronx-born entertainer is more widely known as "Jenny from the Block," she's also "Jenny from Northern Boulevard." Paparazzi photos repeatedly reveal her shopping and dining all over Long Island. Other famous Long Islanders include Billy Joel, Billy Crystal, Lindsay Lohan and LL Cool J. A global phenomenon who has sold more than 25 million albums worldwide, J. Lo dominates the music, film, TV and fashion industries and has parlayed her fame into multiple endorsement deals. Her two-decade-spanning career gives her the experience necessary to mentor young artists on "Idol"; her charisma and on-screen presence make her perfect for the TV gig.