Booo! Turns out it is not true that Cuba Gooding and David Banner were cast for roles in the upcoming film. I’m not naming names (*cough* blackfilm.com *cough*) but heads need to take fact-checking more seriously. Link
previously:
Cuba Gooding Jr. To Play Marley Marl, David Banner Will Be Biz Markie
KRS-1 recognizes Sedgwick & Cedar on the song
“I WAS THERE!” from his latest album “Hip Hop Lives.”
January 3, 2008 NEW YORK — Sedgwick & Cedar Records, A Division of Platinum Ice Records announced that KRS-1 will drop history about the significance of Sedgwick & Cedar, the birthplace of hip hop, on his new track “I Was There” from his new album Hip Hop Lives featuring legendary producer Marley Marl.
Many consider Sedgwick & Cedar Records the first record label of Hip Hop culture as its name represents the actual birthplace of Hip Hop in the Bronx, NYC where DJ Kool Herc spun the first records at 1520 Sedgwick Ave, first house party at August 11, 1973. Later he took those original records and moved the jam outside to Cedar Park, first block party.
Founder, Sedgwick & Cedar Records, Ray Riccio states…”KRS-1 is a giant of Hip Hop Culture. Sedgwick & Cedar is honored that he would acknowledge the significance of the birthplace of hip hop among the pantheon of moments in hip hop history. You know it is special when The Teacha, KRS-1, recognizes you in his brilliant lyrics. He is Hip Hop culture manifested!”
Sedgwick & Cedar is the first lifestyle brand to pay homage to the birthplace of Hip Hop, the pioneers and the icons that later spread hip hop worldwide. Sedgwick & Cedar celebrates the heritage of Hip Hop through music and authentic clothing. They have plans to expand into publishing and film to document, preserve and pay respect to the culture.
More than 25 time Platinum Producer, Easy Mo Bee and Grand Master Caz will over see the creative direction of “Sedgwick & Cedar Records”. Easy Mo Bee has produced for both Biggie Smalls + Tupac. Wu Tang, Mos Def, Alicia Keys, Big Daddy Kane and jazz great Miles Davis. Grand Master Caz is considered one of the greatest lyricists’ ever. They plan to produce tracks for Sedgwick & Cedar Records inspired from beats and lyrics from the past with collaborations from the hottest artist of today making the music hot and exciting to young listeners while rooted in Hip Hop’s rich history of funk and soul.
Easy Mo Bee added, “Look for Sedgwick & Cedar Records to be a smash success. Many of the industries most notable stars are aligning with Sedgwick & Cedar Records and Platinum Ice Records for major upcoming projects to be released.”
Sedgwick & Cedar clothing can be seen internationally on celebrities like Jay-z, Snoop Dogg, Gwen Stefani, Pharell, Will Smith, Nick Cannon, LL Cool J to name a few. The buzz has led to features in Vanity Fair, Blender, The Source and the product can be regular seen on MTV, BET and VH-1.
Soon Sedgwick & Cedar Records will be in heard in IPODS everywhere.
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Sedgwick & Cedar Records, A Division of Platinum Ice Records. To learn more about both companies visit http://www.sc73.com and http://www.platinumicerecords.com
For interviews with Sedgwick & Cedar Records, Ray Riccio, Pioneers of Hip Hop, Easy Moe Bee, Platinum Ice Records please contact Casey Hoban 203.901.8756 or e-mail caseyh@loansavvy.com