Hip Hop Joins the 26th International and World Music Awards

May 5, 2007, New York, NY, the 26th International and World Music Awards (IRAWMA) was held for the second year at the renowned Apollo Theater. The posh evening opened with a red carpet event. Macka Diamond, Ce’Cile, Lady G, Gregory Isaacs, Tarrus Riley, Leon & The Peoples, Half Pint, B.B. Seaton & the Gaylads, Tony Matterhorn, Alaine, Dean Fraser, Gyptian, Da’Ville, Ruff Stuff, Katalys Crew, and Mutabaruka were among the host of celebrities on the red carpet. Luciano, was the crowd favorite, he stopped to acknowledge every fan, journalist and as prelude to the show, enchanted the crowd with an impromptu performance.

R. Kelly isn't trapped in the closet anymore.

The multiple Grammy Award winning R&B superstar, who is still enduring legal woes stemming from the years’ old child pornography charges, continues to strike a chord with his faithful fan base. It was recently announced that his longtime record label, Jive/Zomba, would release his latest song, 'Rise Up,' which is said to be a song of encouragement in memory of the Virginia Tech victims and in condolence to their families.

JOE: Back on tape

Though it's been a minute since music lovers heard the smooth grooves that have been associated with Joe, he still knows how to stay on top. The one-named monikered Grammy nominated singer-songwriter will debut at No.1 on the Billboard R&B Albums chart with his new opus 'Ain't Nothin' Like Me.' According to Nielsen Soundscan figures released two weeks ago, Joe's sixth album has sold 98,090 units. 'Ain't Nothin'...,' which features collaborations with Nas, Young Joc, label mate and self-proclaimed "Savior of Rap" Papoose, StarGate, Tim & Bob, Cool & Dre and Sean Garrett, also debuted in the No. 2 spot on the Billboard Top 200 Albums chart.

ATLANTA REGGAE/SOCA MEGA FEST READY TO UNFOLD

Plans are firmly in place for the largest-ever Reggae/Soca Fest to be held in Atlanta. The event, the Georgia Music Fest is by far the largest event of its kind to be hosted in Atlanta. It takes place during the highly popular Memorial Weekend when the Atlanta Carnival is celebrated, amidst concerns that it has also been characterized by a lack of quality entertainment.

 

THANK YOU

The members of the New York No. 1 PNCR Group thank all our friends and supporters for once again making the fifth annual Fund Raising Dance, held ON May 5, 2007 at the Woodbine Ballroom on the corner of Church and Bedford Avenues in Brooklyn, a success.

We look forward to your continued support.