“I am very excited about this partnership with my former company, Shamrock Media and their team of extremely talented promoters.  With our development expertise at DFM and their radio client list and marketing abilities, we know this will be a big hit,” says Chris Laney, Marketing Director for DFM.  “Currently, Shamrock Media is the only CCM radio promotion company with a list of over 100 Christian radio stations playing Christian hip-hop.  The cost for artists will be inexpensive and easy to get their music out.  These stations have to go to many different outlets to find good music.  We are happy to finally bring it to them.”

QPlay will be the exclusive hip-hop music-servicing site for the Reach Records label of artists like Lecrae, Tedashii, and PRo.  It will also service Clear Sight Music’s artists, such as FLAME, as well as the other hip-hop artists that Shamrock Media promotes.  For more information about QPlay, visitwww.musiqplay.com or email us at info@musiqplay.com.

Note: There are many ways to promote your music to radio.  Servicing it through QPlay is a great start to getting your music to radio, but it is not the only way to get radio interested in finding your music.  With over 100 radio stations that play Christian hip-hop and many artists fighting to get a spot on their playlist, we recommend you hire a radio promotion company to further your opportunity of getting your music played.

About Digital Frontiers Media (DFM)

Digital Frontiers Media (DFM) is an award-winning multimedia production company based in Sarasota, Florida that specializes in projects where technology, content, and interactivity intersect.  DFM develops eye-catching interactive media, national attention-getting websites, and custom programming services, including Augmented Reality (AR) and mobile apps.  DFM specializes in the “freakishly brilliant” Drupal open source Content Management System (CMS) and building projects that draw upon multiple disciplines to provide superior user experiences.

About Shamrock Media

Founded in 2005, Shamrock Media started as a Christian radio promotion company that serviced the CHR/ROCK side of CCM.  It quickly became one of the top promotion companies in the Nashville area.  In 2010, Shamrock expanded and added an AC/INSPO division to radio promotions with a renewed focus on RHYTHMIC (hip-hop) promotions starting in 2012.  Promoting independent and nationally signed artists, our team of promotional experts at Shamrock Media all have backgrounds in either the music or the radio industry, offering a high quality brand behind your music and the necessary tools needed to promote your music to your intended audience.

“A 500 mile journey raising money and awareness to help the Hands and Feet Project care for the Children of Haiti”

“Alan Garrett and Brandon Digilormo have decided to join [Mark and Will of Audio Adrenaline] to run for a reason in the Music City Marathon.  However, their journey will look a little different than [theirs].  Alan and Brandon will be walking/biking from Haughton, LA to Nashville, TN in addition to running with [them] at the Marathon!  Alan and Brandon are looking for per mile sponsors.  The minimum sponsorship is 5 cents per mile, which is $25; if you are able to do more please increase your units upon checkout.  Will you join them in this journey and support the Hands and Feet Project?  Read their bios [on the Hands & Feet Website] and then click ‘choose’ to show your support!”

http://www.handsandfeetproject.org/500-miles

The GMA revealed today that the co-hosts for the legendary awards ceremony will be David Mann and Chonda Pierce.  David Mann is best known for creating the famous comic character Leroy S. Brown who stars in Tyler Perry’s popular Meet the Browns television series.  Mann’s “Leroy S. Brown” has kept audiences across the nation laughing in the blockbuster Madea movies.

Daytime EMMY nominated comedian Chonda Pierce is known for her sharp Southern wit starred in her own live national television special This Ain’t Prettyville! on CMT (Country Music Television).  Pierce is the author of six books, including her most recent Laughing In the Dark (Simon&Schuster /Howard) and she ranked among Pollstar’s top-selling live performers.  Her comedy is regularly featured on XM and Sirius satellite radio.

The 43rd Annual GMA Dove Awards will take place on April 19 at the Fox Theatre in Atlanta.  The award show is produced by the Gospel Music Association (GMA) to offer the most comprehensive platform celebrating Christian and Gospel music.  The awards ceremony will be nationally televised on GMC TV on April 24 at 8:00PM ET.

“The GMA Dove Awards represent Gospel and Christian music’s biggest night of the year and there is no better place for the broadcast of this event than GMC TV, America’s home for the best in uplifting music and entertainment,” said Charles Humbard, President and CEO of GMC.  “We are proud to host this celebration at the Fox Theatre, one of America’s premiere venues here in our home town, Atlanta.”

The public is invited to purchase tickets to see and experience all of the performances and awards ceremony live at the Fox Theatre in Atlanta on April 19 at www.ticketmaster.com. Last year, the popular event sold-out and was one of the hottest tickets in Atlanta.

For the complete list of nominated artists click here

About GMA:

Founded in 1964, the Gospel Music Association serves as the face and voice for the Gospel/Christian music community and is dedicated to exposing, promoting and celebrating the Gospel through music of all styles including Pop, Rock, Praise & Worship, Urban Gospel, R&B, Hip Hop, Southern Gospel, Bluegrass, Country and more.  The GMA community membership consists of agents, artists, church leaders, managers, promoters, radio personnel, record company executives, retailers, songwriters, and other industry visionaries.  The GMA produces the GMA Dove Awards and IMMERSE.  For more on supporting the GMA or becoming a member, please visit www.gospelmusic.org or contact the GMA directly at 615.277.1376.  www.facebook.com/gospelmusicassociation

About the Fox Theatre:

The historic Fox Theatre is one of Atlanta’s premiere venues for live entertainment.  The Fox’s 4,678-seat theatre is booked more than 300 performances a year ranging from Broadway to rock to comedy to movies.  In December 2009, Billboard Magazine ranked the Fox Theatre in Atlanta as “The #1 non-residency venue worldwide for the decade (5,000 seats or less).”  The Fox Theatre is located on Peachtree Street in the middle of the city.  Not only is it on the National Historic Register, but also it is one of the most beloved landmarks in the city because it is a real memory maker for the citizens of Atlanta.  They may have come here to see their first performance or Broadway show; they had their first date here, and maybe even had their first kiss in the balcony.  Our ballrooms are spectacular and have hosted everything from Sweet 16s to weddings and corporate events.

About GMC:

GMC (www.watchGMCtv.com) is America’s favorite television channel for uplifting music and family entertainment.  The Parents Television Council™ has twice awarded its Entertainment Seal of Approval™ to GMC for being “an authentic family-friendly cable network.”  GMC is the only television network brand to be so honored.  In 2011, GMC was the second fastest growing ad supported cable network in total day households and A18-49.  GMC can be seen in more than 51 million homes on various cable systems around the country, as well as DISH Network on channel 188, DIRECTV on channel 338 and Verizon FiOS on channel 224.  Follow GMC TV on Facebook and Twitter at http://facebook.com/gmctv and http://twitter.com/gmctv.

The 6th has debuted to glowing reviews from a wide variety of media outlets, including TheChristianManifesto.com (“The album itself is a benchmark in Christian hip-hop”) and JesusFreakHideout.com (“FLAME has returned with a spiritually relevant message and a solid sound behind it”).

“He’s been nominated for a Grammy, two Doves, and two Stellars, but somehow FLAME is still one of rap’s best-kept secrets,” wrote Andy Argyrakis for Christianity Today.  “That’s all about to change on this sixth album, which benefits from his rapid rhymes, stellar production, and a slew of guest collaborators (including DecembeRadio, Lecrae, Thi’sl, Young Noah, and V.Rose).”

“Wow,” said FLAME, reacting to the album’s strong start.  “Being #1 on iTunes is evidence of God’s grace.  I’m praying that it translates into lives impacted.”

For more information on FLAME, please visit www.clearsightmusic.com.

Artist of the Year

Lecrae

Rap/Hip-Hop Album of the Year

Hallelujah: Lecrae

Riot: Tedashii

The Overdose; Rehab Deluxe: Lecrae

Rock/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year

Dark Horses; Vice Verses: Switchfoot

Faceless; Until We Have Faces: Red

Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year

Someone Worth Dying For; A Beautiful Life: MIKESCHAIR

Urban Recorded Song of the Year

All I Need Feat/ Chris Lee; Captured: FLAME

Rap/Hip-Hop Album of the Year

Backlight; Tedashii

Captured; FLAME

Rehab: The Overdose; Lecrae

Rock Album of The Year

Until We Have Faces; Red

Vice Verses; Switchfoot

Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year

A Beautiful Life; MIKESCHAIR

Short Form Music Video of the Year

As For Me & My House; John Waller

Feed The Machine; Red

GRAMMY nominated R&B artist Montell Jordan, known for his iconic hit “This is How We Do It” joins BET “Lift Every Voice” host CoCo Brother, Daytime EMMY nominated comedian Chonda Pierce, and World Heavyweight Champion wrestler AJ Styles to announce the nominees for the 43^rd Annual Gospel Music Association Dove Awards at a press conference on Wednesday, February 22 at 11 AM ET at The Georgian Terrace Hotel, located at 659 Peachtree Street Northeast in Atlanta, GA.

The 43^rd Annual GMA Dove Awards will take place on April 19 at the Fox Theater in Atlanta.  The award show is produced by the Gospel Music Association (GMA) to offer the most comprehensive platform of music celebrating Christian and Gospel music.

Over the years, the Dove Awards have featured some of the biggest names in entertainment and sports, including Whitney Houston, Tim Tebow, Sherri Shepherd, and Kathie Lee Gifford.  It has showcased many of the nation’s leading Christian music artists, including Amy Grant, Toby Mac, Michael W. Smith, Kirk Franklin, Casting Crowns, Mary Mary, Third Day and more.

The Gospel Music Association has been the face and voice for the Gospel/Christian music community since 1964 and is dedicated to celebrating the Gospel through music of all styles including Pop, Rock, Praise & Worship, Urban Gospel, R&B, Hip Hop, Southern Gospel, Bluegrass, Country and more.  GMA members include agents, artists, church leaders, managers, promoters, radio and record company executives, retailers, and songwriters.

Jackie Patillo, GMA’s Executive Director, will be available for interviews at the press conference, as well as Montell Jordan, Coco Brother, Chonda Pierce and AJ Styles.

Nominees in select categories will be announced live and additional nominees will be posted online at www.gospelmusic.org and www.hearitfirst.com.

The press conference will be streamed live at www.hearitfirst.com.

SOURCE: Nashville Publicity Group

(NASHVILLE, Tennessee) – Clear Sight Music will release FLAME’s sixth full-length album, The 6th, on March 6th, via Central South and Infinity Music Distribution.  One of Christian hip-hop’s premier tastemakers, FLAME’s new project features collaborations with a wide variety of artists including Decemberadio, LeCrae, Thi’sl, Young Noah, and V.Rose.

A GRAMMY®, two-time Dove Award and two-time Stellar Award nominee, FLAME has sold over 100,000 units while running his own label, Clear Sight Music, and touring worldwide with Cross Movement, LeCrae and Reach Records’ “Don’t Waste Your Life Tour,” in addition to appearances at Acquire the Fire events.  His 2010 release, Captured, shot to #1 on the Billboard Gospel Chart and to #5 on the Billboard Christian Chart.

Inspired by the world around him, and the people he meets along the way, FLAME has always wanted to use the music that inspired him to be able to reach the world with God’s message.  And while The 6th has plenty of style, FLAME never sacrifices substance, as the lyrics are jam-packed with relevant reflections on the human condition.

“Really, it’s a study of anthropology as we look at mankind from many different angles,” says FLAME.  “God created humans on the sixth day, we are the climax of God’s creation, and God deposited so much meaning, and purpose, into us as humans.  So, I wanted to explore what that means.  Are we still where He intended us to be?  How far have we actually fallen from the pace, and how do we return to our original purpose?  Those are the questions I explore in this album.”

When FLAME is not on the road, he’s busy at the helm of Clear Sight Music, where he is mentoring some of the genre’s most promising new artists, such as V.Rose and Young Noah.  The entrepreneur is also working towards a Master’s degree in Biblical Counseling from Southern Seminary in Louisville.

“I always grew up influenced by Christianity.  I liked the idea of going to heaven—and not to hell—and being on Jesus’ good side, but I didn’t want to take the steps to make that happen,” FLAME says.  “I was caught up in the hip-hop culture of gangs and drugs myself and headed in the wrong direction.”

But a series of tragic events eventually got his attention.

“After getting hit three times by an 18-wheeler, my grandmother told me I needed to repent and turn from my sin,” FLAME remembers.  “Not long after she passed away from a heart attack, I went to church.  There, I heard the Gospel, wept like a baby and was drawn to Him when I was 16.  That’s when I became a Christian.  Shortly afterwards, I started writing music as little devotionals to God.”

FLAME eventually converted those ruminations to song, using the medium of hip-hop to not only minister to the hurting and build up the body of Christ, but to tell the story of His Savior to a world that desperately needs to hear it.

For more information on FLAME, please visit www.clearsightmusic.com.

The showcase will feature the entire roster including Lecrae, Trip Lee, Tedashii, PRo, KB, and Andy Mineo.


Venue: La Zona Rosa
612 W 4th Street
Austin, TX 78701
9:30PM-12:30AM

Just as the best teams in the NFL get ready to hit the gridiron for Super Bowl XLVI, DJ Anomally hits you with another single from his upcoming album, The Dream Team.

“The End,” produced by The University alongside Chuck Hemann and Rawsrvnt, is sure to be a radio hit, with its unstoppable message about going hard, pushing past your enemies and reaching the end zone.

“As soon as The University sent me the track, I knew this would be a hit,” said DJ Anomally.  “After Rawsrvnt, T Haddy & Malachi put their gifts to work, it became a masterpiece.”

Eddy “Rawsrvnt” Puyol, Grammy-recognized Hip-Hop Worship pioneer who recently sang his Billboard charting single “On Fire” at Miami Heat star Dwyane Wade’s 30th Birthday party believes “The End” is more than just a song.  “There’s a lot going on in the world today,” Rawsrvnt said.  “We need an anthem that stirs our hearts not to give up.  ‘The End’ is that anthem.  It’s a call to action.  It’s a call to represent.”

Malachi, one third of the popular Christian rap group Gideonz Army, along with singer, songwriter, and producer T Haddy are no strangers to representing.  Their recent single “Jesus Piece” debuted at #1 on DaSouth.com and has made tremendous buzz around the globe encouraging people to stand up and represent who they believe in.

“The End,” is available on all major digital outlets (iTunes, Amazon, etc.) as well as YouTube.

For more info on DJ Anomally, visit http://twitter.com/djanomally

For more info on Rawsrvnt, visit http://twitter.com/rawsrvnt

For more info on T Haddy, visit http://twitter.com/thaddyvip

For more info on Malachi of Gideonz Army http://twitter.com/gamusic3

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Buy @DJAnomally’s “The End” feat. @Rawsrvnt @thaddyvip & Malachi of @GAmusic3 now on iTunes & leave your comments!  http://ow.ly/8I839

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DJ Anomally’s first single, “All 4 You” feat. Rawsrvnt & Sypreme, currently has over six thousand views on YouTube and continues to grow.  DJ Anomally hopes to keep the momentum going with the album, The Dream Team, which features a host of gifted artists.  The album’s set to be released in the spring of 2012.