SIMONE SMALLS ADDS TOP STAR CLIENTS TO LIST
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New York-based public relations agency, Simone Smalls Public Relations, Inc., is pleased to announce R&B singer Avant, hip-hop duo dead prez, and singer/songwriter Melody Federer as the newest musicians to join its illustrious roster of Entertainment, Sports, and Lifestyle clients. Simone Smalls Public Relations, Inc. will bring media attention to these musically relevant and uniquely talented artists and their current and forthcoming projects.
The once hailed “new voice of ghetto soul,” Avant is now heralded as the “new voice of modern soul.” With six albums already under his belt, he is preparing to release his seventh album, Face the Music, in February 2013 on Capitol/EMI-distributed independent label Mo-B. The album features his recent single “You & I” featuring Keke Wyatt. Having worked successful campaigns for two of Avant’s previous albums (Director and Avant), Simone Smalls Public Relations, Inc. will highlight the Platinum-selling recording artist’s musical achievements, lifestyle interests, c haritable works, and expand upon his visibility in the entertainment arena surrounding the release of Face the Music.
The self-taught pianist and guitarist Melody Federer is the creator of Stride-Pop, an original genre of music combining 1920/30’s stride piano (of Montmartre and Harlem origin) with the more contemporary and fresh, bouncy sound of today. Her album, An Americaine in Paris, which features single “Leadbelly,” is currently available. Melody is currently putting the finishing touches on a new album due out in 2013. In addition to her music, she has modeled for Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger and was chosen as the face of Chanel's fragrance, “Chance,” in Paris. By highlighting Melody Federer’s undeniablemusical talents, the uniqueness of her artistry, her vibrant good looks, Parisian sensibilities, lifestyle interests and expanding upon her visibility in the lifestyle and music arenas, Simone Smalls Public Relations, Inc. looks to elevate the persona of this beautiful chanteuse with credible industry staying power.
With hard-hitting beats, politically aware rhymes, deft lyricism and strong song concepts, dead prez emerged in 2000 as one of rap’s most politically strident outfits. As dead prez, stic.man and M-1’s music began providing a voice for the voiceless, a sobering look at the global power structure that was crippling billions of people internationally and millions of Americans domestically. The newest chapter in the dead prez saga, in the form of their new studio album entitled Information Age, is a focus on the kind of liberation that develops from inner consciousness. The album signifies not only a bold sonic shift for the provocati ve hip-hop duo, but also an evolution in its members’ worldviews stemming from their own personal journeys; stic.man has committed to a healthy-sober-and smoke free lifestyle and started a movement called the RBG FIT CLUB while M-1 has traveled extensively to participate in various frontline struggles in the Gaza Strip, Mali, Italy, Greece and more.
By highlighting dead prez’s long history of social and political interests along with Information Age’s shift to a genre bending sound, Simone Smalls Public Relations, Inc. aims to position the group as leaders and innovators in the ever-expanding hip-hop conversation. Digitally released on October 16, 2012, Information Age will further shatter expectations with its January 22, 2013 deluxe edition release—both physically and digitally—that will include additional exclusive dead prez content.
Simone Smalls Public Relations, Inc. is pleased to welcome Avant, Melody Federer, and dead prez to its roster of current and recent first-rate clients, including: USA Swimming; USA Track & Field; NASCAR; BET Networks (BET Awards, Soul Train Awards, etc.); ESSENCE Music Festival; Procter & Gamble; Beachbody (makers of P90X, etc.); music superstar Usher; actor Tristan Wilds (“90210,” “Red Tails”) and Emmy Award-winning co-host of “The View” Sherri Shepherd; The Jackson Family; VH1’s “The T.O. Show”; Olympic gold medal swimmer uy Jones; Tony Award-winning Broadway shows; Grammy Award-nominated songwriter Claude Kelly; music artists Luke James, Kelly Price, Kenny Lattimore, Jessica Reedy, Michelle Williams; and a myriad of other Pop, Rock, Hip Hop, R&B artists and performers, among others.
About Simone Smalls Public Relations, Inc.
As an award winning, full-service public relations, and strategic marketing firm, Simone Smalls Public Relations, Inc. is committed to delivering personalized services to our clients. Known for crafting creative, intelligent and effective campaigns for Entertainment, Sports, Hospitality and Lifestyle brands, Simone Smalls Public Relations, Inc. generates the type of strategic media attention our clients desire. Our experience and contacts with media, tastemakers, business leaders, vendors and entertainment insiders coupled with our determination to deliver top notch results, keeps our clients loyal and extremely satisfied. We specialize in brand elevation and work to exceed our clients’ special event, public relations, public affairs, and concierge needs. For more information, visit: www.simonesmallspr.com.
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