September 2009 June 2009 G.O.O.D. Music releases Malik Yusef new Album, "G.O.O.D. Morning, G.O.O.D Night." The project contains two cd's, "Dusk" & "Dawn." The album has great features from Kanye West, Common, KRS-One, John Legend & Jennifer Hudson. Jan 2009 Joy Management Signs Legendary Group, The Whispers Joy Management is pleased to announce the latest edition to the Joy Management family, the legendary and beloved R&B group, The Whispers. The Whispers began their legendary and timeless journey four decades ago, and have a long string of platinum and gold records and awards, not to mention a global fan base. Joy Management signed this maverick group exclusively in their gospel ventures . We look forward to forty more fruitful years! Jan 2009 Gallery Guichard at The White House Excerpt from Chicago Suntimes THE WHITE HOUSE: Andre & Frances Guichard, owners of the elegant Gallery Guichard in Bronzeville, recently attended the "Christmas Tree Lighting" ceremony at the White House and created a special Chi-town ornament to adorn the tree along with other decorations by artists from around the country. U.S. Rep. Bobby Rush made the Gallery Guichard known to first lady Laura Bush, who extended the invitation to participate. Congrats Andre & Gallery Guichard! Dec 2008 Joy Management Artist on the Move Joy Management Artist, Johnathon Romain will be in Boston in Januarty at the home of one my clients, unveiling a commissioned painting and a showcasing of some of my latest paintings. In Feb he will be in New York unveiling another commissioned painting. October 2008 Political Activist and Joy Management Artist Sheds Light Joy Management Artist, Jay Wienberg a.k.a Energy Commission was recently interviewed on WGN Radio. Read the press release below and go to http://wgnradio.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=46040&Itemid=99999999 to hear interview. Press Release PEDDLING PROTESTER - INDIANA TO WASHINGTON D.C. VALPARAISO, IN - September 1st - On May 5th 2008, the eve before a critical primary in Indiana, Jay Weinberg chose to protest from the rooftop of a local gas station in effort to piggyback his agenda on appearances from democratic candidates. His song "Price Gouge'n" and his act of civil disobedience propelled Weinberg, 29, into worldwide media coverage. The story was carried by hundreds of newspapers (Chicago Tribune), websites (Forbes.com and NPR.org), radio and television stations (CNN, Good Morning America, NBC and ABC Chicago) across the country. But the frustration with gas prices, and the fascination with Jay's willingness to take a stand, didn't end at our borders. Japan's Mainichi Daily News, New Zealand's TV3, and The Times of India all ran stories about the protest. Weinberg isn't stopping there. Now he plans to ride a bicycle from Valparaiso, Indiana to Washington D.C. to sing his song on K-Street and in front of the White House. Since his arrest he has been diligent in making connections and his persistence is paying off. He began by asking local bike shops to donate a bicycle for his ride. After receiving numerous rejections Weinberg didn't quit - instead he thought bigger and phoned=2 0Trek Bike's corporate office. A couple of weeks later he received a call affirming that Trek would be making the donation he desired; "Let's get you a bike". He plans to leave the first or second week of October as he's looking for one more donation. On September 27th Weinberg will be in Santa Monica California at the alternative energy car show and a party at director Chris Paine's (Who Killed the Electric Car?) home. He hopes to secure sponsorship from an electric vehicle company so his own documentary crew will be able to follow him to D.C. emission free and also to land a spot on Paine's new documentary. Weinberg's song "Price Gouge'n" was mastered pro-bono by Grammy award winning Doug Sax (Dark Side of the Moon). When Sax heard what Weinberg planned to do with the song he waived the normal charges. After hearing the song Sax said "It sounds like you've got a hit record on your hands". His ears haven't deceived him. As of this writing, the single is chart bound for Top 40 (currently 41) and is currently ranked 26 on the main charts for the adult contemporary genre. The you tube video of the protest garnered 5,000 hits within the first two weeks of being posted while Dr.'s and professors have given close attention to Weinberg's obviously educated response to dependency on fossil fuel. "I urge you to give Mr. Weinberg and his actions all due reflection and consideration on behalf of what freedoms we have left." Dr. Kari Owen. After his day in court, Weinberg scaled the John Logan Statue in Grant Park on July 4th. He plead guilty to a criminal trespass charge but turned the tables with a lucid comment to the court which he then read live on WGN radio with his new friend - radio personality John Williams. "I wanted people to know there is an intellectual side to my demonstrations. Forty years ago this country was a different place. Forty years ago anti-war protesters climbed this statue and flew a Vietcong flag; today I flew an Exxon flag. Ask Howard Zinn if he sees the connections I'm trying to make." For further information, photos, and video please visit www.gasolinesong.com Or to set up an interview with Jay Weinberg contact Pamela Blackman/Joy Management Inc. 310-860-5641 October 2008 Congrats Congratulations to Russoul! -On Thursday, October 16th, Russoul won the 2008 IMWS Midwest showcase at the Elbo Room. Asha Kamali, Allhiphop.com- Actor & choreographer, Asha Kamali was recently interviewed and featured in January 2007 allhiphop.com article. Click the link and view article: http://www.allhiphop.com/alternatives/?ID=452 April 2007 Joy Management Artist, Malik Yusef Writes and Produces Film Malik Yusef to produce and star in Short Film -Grammy winner & poet, Malik Yusef will star and produce a short film in April, 2007. He also serves as the film's writer. Film production is tentatively scheduled for April and will shoot in Yusef's native Chicago. Janurary 2007 Congrats! Malik Yusef, Grammy winner and Chicago Music Award Nominee, "Wordsmyth," Malik Yusef is nominated for "BEST SPOKEN WORD/POET" in the upcoming 26th Anniversary Chicago Music Awards. Awards will take place in January, 2007. |
