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NEWS Public Enemy Releases Music Video to 'VIDMash Black Sky' (Los Angeles, CA) - Public Enemy releases music video for "VIDMash BLACK SKY," a cinematic medley featuring three tracks from their critically acclaimed album "Black Sky Over the Projects: Apartment 2025" - "Siick," "Confusion (Here Come The Drums)" and "Evil Ways." Directed by longtime collaborator David "C-Doc" Snyder, the video mirrors PE's blend of revolutionary sound and unflinching social commentary, with Flavor Flav and Chuck D delivering a high-voltage performance alongside footage from the group's 2025 festival and stadium world tour and raw scenes of people under siege by their own government.  "VIDMash Black Sky" extends Public Enemy's legacy as one of music's most politically charged and creative groups and comes on the heels of the CD and vinyl release of "Black Sky Over the Projects: Apartment 2025" (which followed its digital release in June). A fusion of classic Public Enemy sound and contemporary relevance, "Black Sky Over the Projects" is also available in three exclusive vinyl variants: "Earth" (Barnes & Noble/Natural Black Swirl Opaque Mix vinyl), "Wind" (MVDShop.com/Light Gray Marble Opaque Mix vinyl, Exclusive Artist-Signed Edition), and "Fire" (Zia Records/Blood Orange Opaque Mix vinyl).  Public Enemy's classic albums are the soundtrack to hip-hop's rise as social and political commentary. Their debut record,"Yo! Bum Rush The Show," was named Album of the Year by NME, with Rolling Stone declaring that the release "heralded hip-hop's great leap forward" and The New York Times calling Public Enemy "the voice of a community." Their sophomore effort, 1988's "It Takes a Nation of Millions To Hold Us Back," is one of the most important records ever made and was named to The New York Times list of 25 Most Significant Albums of the Last Century. "Fear of a Black Planet" featured Public Enemy's signature song, "Fight The Power," used by Spike Lee in his film "Do The Right Thing." The album also included the powerful "911 Is a Joke" and "Welcome To The Terrordome." "Apocalypse 91...The Enemy Strikes Black" carried on the group's legacy, reaching #4 on the album chart and going platinum. The record included "By the Time I Get To Arizona," demanding that America confront race relations after the state's governor refused to recognize the new Martin Luther King, Jr. national holiday. In 2012, Public Enemy's "Harder Than You Think" went to #1 on the UK urban and indie singles chart and to #4 on the official UK singles chart, their tenth Top 40 hit in England and their highest charting single ever. By 2020, Public Enemy were tapped to open the BET Awards with a remix of "Fight The Power," where they were joined by Nas, Rapsody, The Roots, YG and Jahi in a fiery protest against the deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and countless others at the hands of police officers. The critically acclaimed album, "What You Gonna Do When The Grid Goes Down," was released that year on Def Jam and featured guest performances by the Beastie Boys' Mike D and Ad-Rock, George Clinton, Cypress Hill, Ice-T, PMD, Run-DMC and more. "Black Sky Over the Projects: Apartment 2025" Tracklisting: 1. SIICK (Produced by C-Doc & M-Rok for The Beat Raiders) 2. CONFUSION (HERE COME THE DRUMS) (Produced by Felony Muzik) 3. WHAT EYE SAID (Produced by C-Doc for DefBeat Posse Productions, ID!) 4. C'MON GET DOWN (Produced by Felony Muzik) 5. EVIL WAY (Produced by Carl Ryder & JP Hesser) 6. SEXEGENARIAN VAPE (Produced by C-Doc for DefBeat Posse Productions, ID!) 7. MESSY HENS (Produced by Sam Farrar, Additional Production by Carl Ryder) 8. FOOLS FOOL FOOLS (Produced by C-Doc for DefBeat Posse Productions, ID!) 9. ...THE HITS JUST KEEP ON COMIN... (Produced by Sam Hollander & Grant Michaels) 10. AGEISM (Produced by C-Doc for DefBeat Posse Productions, ID!) 11. PUBLIC ENEMY COMIN THROOOOO (Produced by Felony Muzik) 12. MARCH MADNESS (Produced by Nigel Sanders, Additional Production by Sam Hollander) Executive Producers: Chuck D, Flavor Flav, Lorrie "The LBX" Boula, Rhiannon Rae Ellis  # # #  (Source: Brooks Company)

NEWS Rising R&B Artist ShanDaria Redefines Soul and Gets in the Holiday Spirit with 'Santa' (New York, NY) - Emerging R&B powerhouse ShanDaria is ready for her moment and released a holiday single "Santa." With a voice shaped by life experience and a sound rooted in the rich traditions of R&B, Soul, and Hip-Hop, the Charlotte native debuted with her singles "Time" and feel-good anthem "Livin." The new chart-topping single mixes classic R&B lines and marries them with the Hip-Hop instrumentation, and tops it off with the soulful melodies. But now, ShanDaria's festive song "Santa," is out and will be accompanyied with a music video out - due out December 5, 2025.  "Santa" blends ShanDaria's warmth, storytelling, and signature vocals. Growing up in a blended family in Charlotte, ShanDaria's voice wasn't discovered, it was always there. From singing in kindergarten classrooms to harmonizing with the greats in her headphones, music was her constant. Citing icons like Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey, Faith Evans, and Jazmine Sullivan as influences, she's developed a sound that blends classic R&B soul with a contemporary Southern edge. After an early start post-college that included recording an album and signing with a manager, the timing wasn't quite right. ShanDaria pivoted, pouring her creativity into entrepreneurship and building a strong name in Charlotte's hair and beauty scene. But music remained her true north. Years later, she found herself drawn back into the studio. What began as a collaborative effort evolved into a solo renaissance. Her breakout track "Rid Of You" delivered a powerful message about healing and moving on, resonating with listeners who appreciate real, grown-woman R&B. Now, with "Livin" and a string of new music on the way, ShanDaria is making it clear: this is just the beginning. Authenticity is at the heart of everything she creates. Whether she's in the studio or on stage, ShanDaria is not just chasing trends, she's crafting timeless music for those who know love, loss, and growth. # # #  (Source: Big Machine Agency) Dr. Westbrooks' interview with Dr. Eunice Moseley (Freelance Associates/The Pulse of Entertainment) is Chapter 26th. Available at Amazon.com  CLICK HERE AND LIKE US ON FACEBOOK!

NEWS  Fifty Something Records and Lrae Entertainment Sign NBC's The Voice Top 8 Stand Out Alum Justin Aaron   (Virginia Beach, VA) - Earlier this year, ministry, music, and media mogul Dr. Earl Bynum and award-winning songwriter and influential businessman Jim Vierra announced their unique partnership between Bynum's Lrae Entertainment and Vierra's Fifty Something Records. The collaborative effort of these two labels has yielded multiple single releases via Vierra's anointed songwriting featuring vocal talents Ron Poindexter, Emoni Wilkins, and Royce Mosley. Vierra and Bynum announced today that they have signed their first artist, NBC's The Voice Top 8 standout alum Justin Aaron, to their label partnership. Justin enchanted audiences across the nation as a contestant on season twenty-two of The Voice. The educator turned singer-songwriter is a soft-spoken southerner whose musical style is deeply rooted in Gospel and Contemporary Christian music, laced with a hint of soulful R&B. As a seasoned artist, executive minister of music, and music industry and media mogul, Dr. Earl Bynum understands the responsibility to nurture and pour into young talent like Justin, ensuring that the next generation carries the mantle with excellence, integrity, and heart. Bynum and Vierra aim to cultivate more than hits; they want to develop a culture of business integrity, steeped in spiritual purpose with Christ as the nucleus. Building legacies, expanding their media presence, and helping their artists grow both creatively and professionally is their collaborative goal. Justin Aaron is the next step toward that for the label, with new music expected to be released at the beginning of 2026.  # # #    (Source: The Bellamy Group)

NEWS Jazz Trumpeter William Fluker Releases 'Agnus Dei (Lamb Of God)' Single For The Holiday Season   (North Haven, CT) - Educator, producer, and recording artist William Fluker is a trumpeter who uses his instrument in worship and as a clarion call for others to honor and celebrate the presence of the Lord. In follow-up to his popular debut solo single, "Clarion Call," William Fluker has a new single for the holiday season, "Agnus Dei (Lamb Of God)." William and others use the trumpet in worship for various symbolic and practical reasons, drawing from its biblical significance as a sound of calling, announcement, and celebration.  Agnus Dei is the Latin name for "Lamb Of God." The most notable scripture is John 1:29, where John the Baptist sees Jesus and declares, "Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!". There are many classic tunes and popular sounds of the season that fill the airwaves, shopping malls, and gatherings. Fluker invites you to take a moment to resonate in his instrumental version of "Agnus Dei (Lamb Of God)," and celebrate the birth of Christ, who is the Lamb of God. "Agnus Dei (Lamb Of God)" is available now on all digital music outlets, released via Nspyre Music Group, the independent label owned by Fluker and his wife, Lisa Bellamy (Fluker). Stream or download here. Fluker has taught music at Davis Academy for Arts and Design Innovations for over 20 years. Affectionately known as "The Kid's Music Man," Fluker specializes in classical and Jazz literature, performance, and coaching musical ensembles. He has performed with greats Ray Charles, Ali Woodson (of the Temptations), James Ingram, the late Brazilian jazz trumpeter Claudio Roditi, the late American Latin jazz flautist Dave Valentin, and received the 2023 Gospel Choice Music Awards Gospel Jazz Artist of the Year Award. Amid the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, Fluker urges us not to forget the significance of Christmas. The Savior's birth marks the beginning of God's plan to save humanity from sin. His birth brings hope, peace, and redemption for the world. Alleluia, Worthy Is The Lamb! # # #  (Source: The Bellamy Group)

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