Los Angeles, CA –May 4, 2011 – Cuban-American music sensation Pitbull invites listeners to
discover the new world of sounds he created for Planet Pit, the hit-maker’s sixth album. Available
on June 21, the new album unites Pit’s rapid-fire rhymes and billion-dollar beats with musical
influences from around the world to create a one-of-a-kind sound.
His experiences growing up in Miami combined with his recent global success influenced the
album’s rich mix of styles, says Pitbull, whose given name is Armando Christian Pérez. “It
embodies a bit of everywhere I’ve been,” he says referring to his recent globe-spanning tours. “I’
m trying to be the ambassador; the bridge builder who brings elements from all over the world
and puts it all together so it sounds like nothing you’ve ever heard before.”
Pitbull teams with Ne-Yo, Afrojack and Nayer for the new single from Planet Pit, “Give Me
Everything.” Already climbing the charts, the song is poised to pick up where Pit’s multi-platinum
smash hits “I Know You Want Me (Calle Ocho),” “Hotel Room Service” and “Hey Baby (Drop It On
The Floor)” left off. Like the star-studded single, the album is filled with pop music luminaries
such as Marc Anthony (“Rain Over Me”), Chris Brown (“International Love”), and Kelly Rowland
(“Castles Made of Sand”).
To give Planet Pit its edge, Pit surrounds himself with many of today’s hottest artists, including
appearances by T-Pain and Sean Paul. To blend the album’s diverse sounds into a seamless
flow, Pit tapped top producers like David Guetta, Afrojack (“Something 4 The DJ’s), RedOne,
Polow Da Don and DJ Frank E. In fact, Pitbull’s “Come & Go” marks the first time ever that super-
producers Dr. Luke, Benny Blanco and Max Martin worked together with Pit.
Pitbull’s just off a wave of featured smash hits with Usher’s “DJ Got Us Fallin' In Love,” Enrique
Iglesias’ “I Like It” and the Jennifer Lopez current mega single “On The Floor.” He will promote
Planet Pit this spring with several high-profile television appearances along with a number of
concerts. Known for his electrifying performances, Pit fuses his fierce rhymes, sizzling pop hooks
and swaggering stage presence with the raw energy of a live band to create a spontaneous
atmosphere. “When the congas are pounding and the bass is thumping behind me,” says Pitbull
“nothing can touch me.”
Even with the new album and upcoming concerts, Pitbull still found time to introduce Voli, his own
line of premium, low-calorie vodka and a partnership with Sheets, the dissolvable energy strip.
The entrepreneurial ventures are the latest for Pitbull, who also successfully launched his own
Polo Grounds Music/J Records imprint (Mr. 305 Records) and inked major sponsorship deals with
blue-chip brands Kodak, Dr. Pepper Bud Light and is now ready to introduce the planet to Mr.
Worldwide.
discover the new world of sounds he created for Planet Pit, the hit-maker’s sixth album. Available
on June 21, the new album unites Pit’s rapid-fire rhymes and billion-dollar beats with musical
influences from around the world to create a one-of-a-kind sound.
His experiences growing up in Miami combined with his recent global success influenced the
album’s rich mix of styles, says Pitbull, whose given name is Armando Christian Pérez. “It
embodies a bit of everywhere I’ve been,” he says referring to his recent globe-spanning tours. “I’
m trying to be the ambassador; the bridge builder who brings elements from all over the world
and puts it all together so it sounds like nothing you’ve ever heard before.”
Pitbull teams with Ne-Yo, Afrojack and Nayer for the new single from Planet Pit, “Give Me
Everything.” Already climbing the charts, the song is poised to pick up where Pit’s multi-platinum
smash hits “I Know You Want Me (Calle Ocho),” “Hotel Room Service” and “Hey Baby (Drop It On
The Floor)” left off. Like the star-studded single, the album is filled with pop music luminaries
such as Marc Anthony (“Rain Over Me”), Chris Brown (“International Love”), and Kelly Rowland
(“Castles Made of Sand”).
To give Planet Pit its edge, Pit surrounds himself with many of today’s hottest artists, including
appearances by T-Pain and Sean Paul. To blend the album’s diverse sounds into a seamless
flow, Pit tapped top producers like David Guetta, Afrojack (“Something 4 The DJ’s), RedOne,
Polow Da Don and DJ Frank E. In fact, Pitbull’s “Come & Go” marks the first time ever that super-
producers Dr. Luke, Benny Blanco and Max Martin worked together with Pit.
Pitbull’s just off a wave of featured smash hits with Usher’s “DJ Got Us Fallin' In Love,” Enrique
Iglesias’ “I Like It” and the Jennifer Lopez current mega single “On The Floor.” He will promote
Planet Pit this spring with several high-profile television appearances along with a number of
concerts. Known for his electrifying performances, Pit fuses his fierce rhymes, sizzling pop hooks
and swaggering stage presence with the raw energy of a live band to create a spontaneous
atmosphere. “When the congas are pounding and the bass is thumping behind me,” says Pitbull
“nothing can touch me.”
Even with the new album and upcoming concerts, Pitbull still found time to introduce Voli, his own
line of premium, low-calorie vodka and a partnership with Sheets, the dissolvable energy strip.
The entrepreneurial ventures are the latest for Pitbull, who also successfully launched his own
Polo Grounds Music/J Records imprint (Mr. 305 Records) and inked major sponsorship deals with
blue-chip brands Kodak, Dr. Pepper Bud Light and is now ready to introduce the planet to Mr.
Worldwide.
| Pitbull's "Planet Pit" Drops June 21 |
| Music Genres: Pop / Top 40 / Hip-Hop / Rap / Dance / Latin |
Cuban-American Music
Sensation Builds on
Global Success with
Album Featuring Guests
Marc Anthony, Chris
Brown, T-Pain, Ne-Yo,
Kelly Rowland, Sean
Paul and More
Sensation Builds on
Global Success with
Album Featuring Guests
Marc Anthony, Chris
Brown, T-Pain, Ne-Yo,
Kelly Rowland, Sean
Paul and More
| MillyWarbucks |
| Genre: Hip Hop / Rap, Urban Comparison: Jay-Z, Big L |
Hip-hop culture is in Brooklyn native Milly Warbucks’ blood. The 29-year-old emcee began his career at the age of nine when he was
featured on a mixtape created by his older family members. Over the years Milly sharpened his skills by engaging in local cyphers and
freestyle competitions throughout the East New York—introducing his skills and unique name to the borough.
The moniker, Milly Warbucks is actually a derivative of a nickname given to him by his grandparents. “When I was younger I always talked
about millions, so that name stuck.” He later added Warbucks (not to be confused with “Daddy Warbucks”) to his stage name to symbolize
what he stands for. “The War part is because I’m always prepared and bucks is for the financial level I will achieve through music,” says
Milly.
Unfortunately, with one foot in the industry—rapping and working as a promoter—and one foot in the street Milly eventually got caught up
and was sentenced to four years in jail. Though he was incarcerated it did not stop his love of music or his hunger for success. Once he
was released he attacked the NYC hip-hop scene with equal skill and aggression.
The diverse emcee/songwriter’s first post incarceration project was the critically acclaimed This is How it Shoulda Been Done mixtape. The
release featured Milly interpreting various popular songs and putting his own spin on them. The project was put together so well that
many fans assumed the songs were official remixes, which is a testament to Milly’s talent.
In 2009 Milly made a splash nationally with the single “Chea Chea” featuring Princess of Crime Mobb. The single got spins on various
stations and several hits on influential blogs and websites. Later that year he also recorded a song and video for “Everything I Need” with
R&B singer Qui—who is also the daughter of NFL Hall of Fame wide receiver Jerry Rice.
Milly is currently working on what he says is the first project that fully represents him. The currently untitled project will feature production
from Joshua Mirk (Jay-Z, Ciara, Anthony Hamilton). Milly hopes to give listeners all facets of his life as an artist and a person with the
upcoming release.
With wisdom and experience under his belt and undeniable talent, there is no stopping Milly Warbucks from realizing his dream and letting
the world hear the next big thing out of Brooklyn.
>>>For more info: yomilly.com
featured on a mixtape created by his older family members. Over the years Milly sharpened his skills by engaging in local cyphers and
freestyle competitions throughout the East New York—introducing his skills and unique name to the borough.
The moniker, Milly Warbucks is actually a derivative of a nickname given to him by his grandparents. “When I was younger I always talked
about millions, so that name stuck.” He later added Warbucks (not to be confused with “Daddy Warbucks”) to his stage name to symbolize
what he stands for. “The War part is because I’m always prepared and bucks is for the financial level I will achieve through music,” says
Milly.
Unfortunately, with one foot in the industry—rapping and working as a promoter—and one foot in the street Milly eventually got caught up
and was sentenced to four years in jail. Though he was incarcerated it did not stop his love of music or his hunger for success. Once he
was released he attacked the NYC hip-hop scene with equal skill and aggression.
The diverse emcee/songwriter’s first post incarceration project was the critically acclaimed This is How it Shoulda Been Done mixtape. The
release featured Milly interpreting various popular songs and putting his own spin on them. The project was put together so well that
many fans assumed the songs were official remixes, which is a testament to Milly’s talent.
In 2009 Milly made a splash nationally with the single “Chea Chea” featuring Princess of Crime Mobb. The single got spins on various
stations and several hits on influential blogs and websites. Later that year he also recorded a song and video for “Everything I Need” with
R&B singer Qui—who is also the daughter of NFL Hall of Fame wide receiver Jerry Rice.
Milly is currently working on what he says is the first project that fully represents him. The currently untitled project will feature production
from Joshua Mirk (Jay-Z, Ciara, Anthony Hamilton). Milly hopes to give listeners all facets of his life as an artist and a person with the
upcoming release.
With wisdom and experience under his belt and undeniable talent, there is no stopping Milly Warbucks from realizing his dream and letting
the world hear the next big thing out of Brooklyn.
>>>For more info: yomilly.com
| BEAT THE WORLD: THE GLOBAL HIP HOP SOUNDTRACK |
| Music Genres: Hip Hop / Rap, R&B, World |
“We’re gonna dance to the halls of freedom, tear down the walls – baby, we don’t need ‘em”
- KRS-One, “Hip Hop Nation”
More than just another film soundtrack, Beat the World is the coming together of some of the world’s most prominent conscious Hip Hop
artists as part of a vision to build new social paradigms through music and film.
When Somalian born new-school rapper and World Cup ambassador K’NAAN joined forces with one of Hip Hop’s most respected founding
fathers, KRS-One, to record the film’s title track “Hip Hop Nation”, they were on a mission: to represent the positive voice and power of the
world’s largest music-based cultural movement – Hip Hop. In addition to creating an original voice for Beat the World, they created an
anthem for the evolution of the global Hip Hop movement.
“Hip Hop Nation” both drives the action of the film and emphasizes a shared underlying theme: we are all equal and united under one
global movement, using music, dance and creativity to breakdown borders and stereotypes that may otherwise divide us.
In "Express Yourself", reggae Icon Ziggy Marley and Nigerian-born powerhouse Nneka join forces to unveil another simple but crucial
theme: our need for self-expression, whether through music, dance, art, film or freedom of speech.
Other notable collaborations on the soundtrack include the heroic “Infinite Love,” featuring top British rapper Sway together with the
renowned lyrical wordsmith Talib Kweli, and the multi-lingual world-beat dance track “Must Be the Music” performed by Les Nubians
(France), Lina (US) and MV Bill (Brazil).
The only solo artist track, the end title “Keep Shining” by Kenya-born Canadian Hip Hop artist Shad is guaranteed to rock and inspire as
deeply as the best of Nas or Kanye West.
Beat the World, written and directed by Robert Adetuyi (Stomp the Yard), is an engaging drama about top international dance crews
coming from around the world to Detroit to compete in the International Hip Hop Dance Competition.
The film also introduces a new dance style that combines traditional B-Boy & Street Dancing with more extreme forms of Parkour and
Free-Style Running. The release of Beat the World marks the first synthesis of these styles on the silver screen, further pushing the edge
of traditional forms in dance and music.
The more soulful vibe of “Express Yourself” underscores a stunning montage in the film spanning three countries. Nina, Yuson and Maria
(the three main characters) each work through their own internal struggles by dancing solo on their respective rooftops high above the
bustling streets of Berlin, Detroit, and Rio De Janeiro.
Beat the World is the first international Hip Hop soundtrack featuring cross-cultural collaborations between these highly prominent and
socially conscious artists. Grammy nominated songwriter/producer Frank Fitzpatrick traveled the globe to write and record original songs
with these innovative masters to show how the powerful influence of global Hip Hop culture can inspire, empower and connect the world’s
youth.
Both the film and the soundtrack will be distributed in over 20 countries throughout the Summer of 2011, starting on June 14th. With an
unprecedented launching sale price of $5.99 for full album downloads on iTunes, Fitzpatrick hopes to make the soundtrack accessible to
a wider global audience.
More than just another album, the Beat the World Soundtrack is part of EarthTones’ Music with a Heart series. A portion of the proceeds
from the soundtrack will help underserved students attend Debbie Allen’s Dance Academy.
>>>For more info: www.BeatTheWorldSoundtrack.com
CREDITS:
Frank Fitzpatrick – Songwriter/Producer, Executive Music Producer A Grammy-nominated songwriter, award-winning filmmaker and multi-
platinum record producer, Frank has worked with Hip Hop icons from Ice Cube to Fat Joe and R&B stars from Jill Scott to Anthony
Hamilton, sold over 6 million soundtracks (Friday, In Too Deep, Scary Movie, Queen of the Damned, Jump In) and contributed to box
office hits and franchises grossing well over a billion dollars. Fitzpatrick also is the Founder and Director of EarthTones.org and
HipHopConnect.com, whose mission is to raise social-consciousness and connect people across the globe through the power of music
and media.
www.FrankFitzpatrick.com
Hip Hop Connect Hip Hop Connect is an independent label and production company specializing in socially conscious rap, Hip Hop and
film soundtracks. Directed and co-founded by multi-platinum music producer & award-winning filmmaker Frank Fitzpatrick, Hip Hop
Connect’s mission is to connect and inspire young people around the world through compelling and conscientious Hip Hop and film.
www.HipHopConnect.com
EarthTones – Healing the World Through Music EarthTones is a California 501(c)3 non-profit arts organization committed to raising
social consciousness and connecting people across the globe through the power of music and media. It uses revenues generated from
corporate sponsors, music sales and donations to develop multimedia projects with a positive intention to bring about social change.
EarthTones also works to create partnerships with like-minded companies, organizations, filmmakers, recording artists and others that are
working to connect and inspire people on a large scale.
www.EarthTones.org
Debbie Allen Dance Academy The Debbie Allen Dance Academy is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization committed to expanding the reach of
Dance and Theater arts to enrich, inspire and transform the lives of thousands of young people in the Greater Los Angeles Area, across
America and around the world.
www.DebbieAllenDanceAcademy.com/about.htm
- KRS-One, “Hip Hop Nation”
More than just another film soundtrack, Beat the World is the coming together of some of the world’s most prominent conscious Hip Hop
artists as part of a vision to build new social paradigms through music and film.
When Somalian born new-school rapper and World Cup ambassador K’NAAN joined forces with one of Hip Hop’s most respected founding
fathers, KRS-One, to record the film’s title track “Hip Hop Nation”, they were on a mission: to represent the positive voice and power of the
world’s largest music-based cultural movement – Hip Hop. In addition to creating an original voice for Beat the World, they created an
anthem for the evolution of the global Hip Hop movement.
“Hip Hop Nation” both drives the action of the film and emphasizes a shared underlying theme: we are all equal and united under one
global movement, using music, dance and creativity to breakdown borders and stereotypes that may otherwise divide us.
In "Express Yourself", reggae Icon Ziggy Marley and Nigerian-born powerhouse Nneka join forces to unveil another simple but crucial
theme: our need for self-expression, whether through music, dance, art, film or freedom of speech.
Other notable collaborations on the soundtrack include the heroic “Infinite Love,” featuring top British rapper Sway together with the
renowned lyrical wordsmith Talib Kweli, and the multi-lingual world-beat dance track “Must Be the Music” performed by Les Nubians
(France), Lina (US) and MV Bill (Brazil).
The only solo artist track, the end title “Keep Shining” by Kenya-born Canadian Hip Hop artist Shad is guaranteed to rock and inspire as
deeply as the best of Nas or Kanye West.
Beat the World, written and directed by Robert Adetuyi (Stomp the Yard), is an engaging drama about top international dance crews
coming from around the world to Detroit to compete in the International Hip Hop Dance Competition.
The film also introduces a new dance style that combines traditional B-Boy & Street Dancing with more extreme forms of Parkour and
Free-Style Running. The release of Beat the World marks the first synthesis of these styles on the silver screen, further pushing the edge
of traditional forms in dance and music.
The more soulful vibe of “Express Yourself” underscores a stunning montage in the film spanning three countries. Nina, Yuson and Maria
(the three main characters) each work through their own internal struggles by dancing solo on their respective rooftops high above the
bustling streets of Berlin, Detroit, and Rio De Janeiro.
Beat the World is the first international Hip Hop soundtrack featuring cross-cultural collaborations between these highly prominent and
socially conscious artists. Grammy nominated songwriter/producer Frank Fitzpatrick traveled the globe to write and record original songs
with these innovative masters to show how the powerful influence of global Hip Hop culture can inspire, empower and connect the world’s
youth.
Both the film and the soundtrack will be distributed in over 20 countries throughout the Summer of 2011, starting on June 14th. With an
unprecedented launching sale price of $5.99 for full album downloads on iTunes, Fitzpatrick hopes to make the soundtrack accessible to
a wider global audience.
More than just another album, the Beat the World Soundtrack is part of EarthTones’ Music with a Heart series. A portion of the proceeds
from the soundtrack will help underserved students attend Debbie Allen’s Dance Academy.
>>>For more info: www.BeatTheWorldSoundtrack.com
CREDITS:
Frank Fitzpatrick – Songwriter/Producer, Executive Music Producer A Grammy-nominated songwriter, award-winning filmmaker and multi-
platinum record producer, Frank has worked with Hip Hop icons from Ice Cube to Fat Joe and R&B stars from Jill Scott to Anthony
Hamilton, sold over 6 million soundtracks (Friday, In Too Deep, Scary Movie, Queen of the Damned, Jump In) and contributed to box
office hits and franchises grossing well over a billion dollars. Fitzpatrick also is the Founder and Director of EarthTones.org and
HipHopConnect.com, whose mission is to raise social-consciousness and connect people across the globe through the power of music
and media.
www.FrankFitzpatrick.com
Hip Hop Connect Hip Hop Connect is an independent label and production company specializing in socially conscious rap, Hip Hop and
film soundtracks. Directed and co-founded by multi-platinum music producer & award-winning filmmaker Frank Fitzpatrick, Hip Hop
Connect’s mission is to connect and inspire young people around the world through compelling and conscientious Hip Hop and film.
www.HipHopConnect.com
EarthTones – Healing the World Through Music EarthTones is a California 501(c)3 non-profit arts organization committed to raising
social consciousness and connecting people across the globe through the power of music and media. It uses revenues generated from
corporate sponsors, music sales and donations to develop multimedia projects with a positive intention to bring about social change.
EarthTones also works to create partnerships with like-minded companies, organizations, filmmakers, recording artists and others that are
working to connect and inspire people on a large scale.
www.EarthTones.org
Debbie Allen Dance Academy The Debbie Allen Dance Academy is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization committed to expanding the reach of
Dance and Theater arts to enrich, inspire and transform the lives of thousands of young people in the Greater Los Angeles Area, across
America and around the world.
www.DebbieAllenDanceAcademy.com/about.htm
MV Bill Ziggy Marley
Les Nubians Knaan Talib Kweli KRS One Nneka
| TV Star Angelique Bates AKA ‘Alizay’ Signs Record Deal With Expat Records |
| Music Genres: Hip Hop / Pop |
The renowned Californian actress and star of Nickelodeon's #1 hit, television show, ‘All That’ has chosen to focus on her music career by
partnering with the Indie label to release her debut album.
Angelique ‘Alizay’ Bates, a Californian native from Haitian/Native American Indian decent shot to fame in the Nickelodeon's #1 hit,
television show, All That, a sketch comedy show that she appeared in for 2 Seasons. Her performances continue to be shown to young
audiences across the globe today.
Angelique Bates who also goes by the name of ‘Alizay’ has appeared in numerous TV shows, features films and ad campaigns. The multi
talented entertainer who is a familiar face on the Hollywood red carpet, is also heavily involved in charity work, regularly volunteering for
The Red Cross, Feed The Children and also featured in the recent Ashton Kutcher/Demi Moore ‘End US Hunger’ campaign.
The young Californian star has now chosen to focus on her music career following recent performances opening for big named acts
including The Sugarhill Gang, Big Daddy Kane and Special Ed. Far from a new comer to music, Angelique Bates has tracks featured on
the So So Def mixtape and is also featured on the Slip-N-Slide UK Mixtape. She is currently working on material for her debut album with
various named producers. The first single to be taken from the album is called “Can’t Fade Me Now” a track that is currently receiving
regular airplay across US and European radio stations.
Commenting on the deal Angelique ‘Alizay’ Bates said “Music has always been a huge part of my life and I am very happy now to be
spending time in the studio working with some incredibly talented people. I am very excited about my future with Expat Records and my
music career”.
Jeff Libby CEO of Expat Records comments, “Angelique Bates is an extraordinary young lady. Not only does she sing and rap, she also
does stand up comedy, acts, models, dances, choreographs, volunteers, produces and directs. We are very happy that she has chosen
to partner with Expat Records to further her music career and we welcome her to the Expat family”.
Angelique ‘Alizay’ Bates will be releasing her debut solo album, "Can't Fade Me Now" on Expat Records July 18, 2011.
www.expat-records.com/alizay
partnering with the Indie label to release her debut album.
Angelique ‘Alizay’ Bates, a Californian native from Haitian/Native American Indian decent shot to fame in the Nickelodeon's #1 hit,
television show, All That, a sketch comedy show that she appeared in for 2 Seasons. Her performances continue to be shown to young
audiences across the globe today.
Angelique Bates who also goes by the name of ‘Alizay’ has appeared in numerous TV shows, features films and ad campaigns. The multi
talented entertainer who is a familiar face on the Hollywood red carpet, is also heavily involved in charity work, regularly volunteering for
The Red Cross, Feed The Children and also featured in the recent Ashton Kutcher/Demi Moore ‘End US Hunger’ campaign.
The young Californian star has now chosen to focus on her music career following recent performances opening for big named acts
including The Sugarhill Gang, Big Daddy Kane and Special Ed. Far from a new comer to music, Angelique Bates has tracks featured on
the So So Def mixtape and is also featured on the Slip-N-Slide UK Mixtape. She is currently working on material for her debut album with
various named producers. The first single to be taken from the album is called “Can’t Fade Me Now” a track that is currently receiving
regular airplay across US and European radio stations.
Commenting on the deal Angelique ‘Alizay’ Bates said “Music has always been a huge part of my life and I am very happy now to be
spending time in the studio working with some incredibly talented people. I am very excited about my future with Expat Records and my
music career”.
Jeff Libby CEO of Expat Records comments, “Angelique Bates is an extraordinary young lady. Not only does she sing and rap, she also
does stand up comedy, acts, models, dances, choreographs, volunteers, produces and directs. We are very happy that she has chosen
to partner with Expat Records to further her music career and we welcome her to the Expat family”.
Angelique ‘Alizay’ Bates will be releasing her debut solo album, "Can't Fade Me Now" on Expat Records July 18, 2011.
www.expat-records.com/alizay
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