Nappy Roots talk about publicist, Jonathan Hay in an exclusive interview with Word of South – - and what he did with the classic, viral single “No Static.” 

Read Below:

“We had that record [No Static] for a few years in the vault. I was actually gonna use that for my solo project, if I ever got around to it. I always liked it, but didn’t really give it that much thought because we were making so many records. We have a lot of songs like that just sitting around. It’s a shame huh?

Thanks to Jonathan Hay our publicist, because when I sent it to him, he went ape shit and leaked it immediately. If it wasn’t for him doing that, “No Static” would still be on my personal playlist collecting dust. We blew the dust off that bitch, got in touch with Greg Nice and asked him to re-spit the hook so we didn’t have to clear the sample and off we went. That record is one of our biggest viral joints to date.”   -Skinny Deville/Nappy Roots to Word of South

Read this amazing, in-depth and exclusive interview with Nappy Roots, as they speak on everything on their Pursuit of Nappyness. 

Click Here for the Nappy Roots interview!

Nappy Roots – The Pursuit of Nappyness – Coming Soon!!!

Jonathan Hay has worked with Ringz & Partners Entertainment Group, a company owned by fellow Wu-Tang Killa Bee Cilvaringz, since its conception. Recently Ringz & Partners has announced Method Man’s new European Tour. See the official announcement below:

Method Man will be touring Europe again in March and April. Method Man, who is known for being one of the most energetic Hip Hop live performers and has toured Europe many times before, will be performing a new spectacular show from his 17 year long catalogue of hits.

The tour, fully set up by the Ringz & Partners Entertainment Group, will also feature Method Man’s cohorts Street Life & DJ Allah Mathematics. Cilvaringz will provide the official opening act.

The tour is sponsored by Karl Kani, which has maintained a stronghold in Europe’s urban fashion.

The dates are :

16 March        Madrid,Spain                @ Sala Old School
17 March        Barcelona,Spain             @ Sala Apolo
18 March        Amsterdam,Holland           @ Paradiso
19 March        Zwolle, Holland             @ Hedon
20 March        Tilburg,Holland             @ 013
21 March        Antwerp,Belgium             @ 5 Voor 12
22 March        Hamburg, Germany            @ Ubel & Gefährlich
23 March        Aarhus,Denmark              @ Train
24 March        Oslo,Norway                 @ Rockefeller
25 March        Copenhagen,Denmark          @ Vega
26 March        Stockholm,Sweden            @ Göta Källare
28 March        Helsinki,Finland            @ The Circus
29 March        St.Petersburg,Russia        @ Glav Club
31 March        Warsaw,Poland               @ Stodota
01 April        Budapest,Hungary            @ PeCsa
02 April        Prague,Czech Republic       @ Sasazu
03 April        Munich,Germany              @ Backstage
04 April        Zurich,Switzerland          @ X-Tra
05 April        Lausanne,Switzerland        @ Les Docks
06 April        Nancy, France               @ L’Autre Canal
07 April        London,United Kingdom       @ Matter / O2
09 April        Toulouse, France            @ Le Phare
10 April        Nantes,France               @ La Carriere
11 April        Paris,France                @ Elysee Montmartre
12 April        Groningen,Holland           @ Oosterpoort

For more info : http://methodmaneuropetour.blogspot.com/

Yes, the rumor is true, BLACKSTREET is back. But let’s be honest here, did they ever really go anywhere? Has their music ever really left our music collections or playlists?  It’s undeniable that BLACKSTREET is one of the most important R&B groups in music history…

But before we say too much, let’s just wait for Teddy Riley as he is giving Jonathan Hay Publicity the exclusive on BLACKSTREET!

It’s coming…stay tuned!

Shoutout to Greg “4orty” Bowman!

Download “Big Pun: The Lost Files” for free, right now at www.bigpunfilm.com

February 10th 2010 was the 10-year anniversary of the death of Big Pun.   Jonathan Hay Publicity helped coordinate the release of this special film with The Vladar Company for fans of Big Pun to download “The Lost Files” for free.

Jonathan Hay has been actively involved with both the film Big Pun: The Legacy (Vivendi/Universal) and music release, “The Legacy: The Best of Big Pun” (Loud/Columbia/Sony Legacy).

Teddy Riley Speaks in Vibe Exclusive…

As told to Jonathan Hay and Greg Bowman

“First of all, I am a single father and I have provided for my children to the best of my abilities with unconditional love and the utmost security, commitment and support. Now today, I find myself not even wanting to leave my house because of misperception surrounding my family, whom I have sacrificed and dedicated so much to. It is a very emotional and sensitive time for all of us right now.

Jonathan Hay and Chad Kiser have released the single “Buss it Down” by Wingo (from Jagged Edge) featuring: Gucci Mane, through their label Hoopla Media Group – partners of LRT/Universal Music Group. This infectious single is now available everywhere worldwide.

Wingo is part of the multi-platinum group, Jagged Edge – the Grammy and American Music Award nominated, Soul Train Award Winning R&B outfit who was brought to international fame, first by Jermaine Dupri through So-So Def/Columbia Records. Jagged Edge haven’t stop releasing hits for over a decade.

Gucci Mane was just named by MTV as the # 6 Hottest MC in the game. Dominating recording artists such as Young Jeezy, Plies, Usher, Soulija Boy, Mario, Trey Songz, Lil Wayne, Game, Jamie Foxx and many more have reached out to Gucci  Mane for his guest feature on their songs. Wingo keeps the game-winning tradition on the “Buss it Down” single that features Gucci Mane.

Jagged Edge and Gucci Mane fans will not be disappointed by the Hoopla Media Group/LRT Release available everywhere worldwide!

For more information on this single contact Jonathan Hay, or Chad Kiser of  Hoopla Media Group at 310.402.6949.

Jonathan Hay and DJ Atlas Jenkins got a chance to chop it up with Raekwon – - who hit the Billboard Charts with a bullet, landing in at #4 (right behind Jay-Z, Miley Cyrus and Whitney Houston) and having the #2 album in Hip-Hop and Rap overall with his critically acclaimed opus, “Only Built 4 Cuban Linx II.” 

Hay and Jenkins just had an extremely honest and transparent feature interview with Raekwon that was published on Dubcnn (#1 West Coast News Network) that you need to read.  CLICK HERE  for the one of the best and most real interviews you will read from Raekwon… 

Also, you can hear Raekwon talking with Jonathan Hay & DJ Atlas Jenkins in a very raw clip (ignore the sound quality, but not the heartfelt passion) of one the most innovative and revolutuary artists in the history of hip-hop.   CLICK HERE to hear the short clip with the Chef – a JHP World Exclusive. 

Congratulations to Raekwon for his triumphant success!!!  Wu-Tang fans all over the world are excited about the future of the Clan!!!

Stay tuned to JHP World!  If you need to contact Jonathan Hay directly - call him at 310.402.6949, or email him at jonhay@gmail.com 

Twilight Star Nikki Reed Shining Bright in Last Day of Summer!

Hollywood Actress Nikki Reed, best known for her performance as Rosalie Hale in the blockbuster hit movie Twilight — which has phenomenally grossed over $550,ooo,ooo in both worldwide box office and DVD sales (that’s right, five hundred and fifty million dollars!).

Nikki Reed follows up again as Rosalie Hale in the upcoming, highly anticipated Twilight sequel, New Moon in movie theaters all across the world 11.20.2009 – just in time for the Holiday Season.

However, this isn’t about Twilight, but about the star Nikki Reed, shining bright in the upcoming movie, Last Day of Summer directed by Russian visionary director, Vlad Yudin.

Last Day of Summer also stars, DJ Qualls and William Sadler.  To see more JHP World exclusive pictures of Nikki Reed on the set of Last Day of Summer – along with the Official Synopsis of the Motion Picture, CLICK HERE.

For more information on Last Day of Summer – contact publicist Jonathan Hay at jonhay@gmail.com or call 310.402.6949.

Nikki Reed and Jonathan Hay/JHP World on Twilight Brazil.  Click Here:

This song, “BX Niggaz” by Big Pun is being released through retail for the first time on Sept. 15th, 2009 with the film Big Pun: The Legacy (Vivendi/Universal) by Vlad Yudin.

Right now, you can see this film early by ordering today through Video on Demand (Check your local cable provider).  Make sure you watch the clip above, brought to you by The Vladar Company.

Big Pun: The Legacy is available everywhere, right now through Time Warner Cable!!!

Click Here for Big Pun: The Legacy on Time Warner Cable

Stay tuned to JHP World!

To celebrate the upcoming DVD Release Big Pun: The Legacy – The Vladar Co. with Jonathan Hay Publicity are offering fans the chance to win a framed autographed Big Pun T-shirt with signatures from Steve Rifkind, M.O.P., DMX, Cormega, Rosie Perez, Redman, Method Man, Swizz Beatz, Pete Rock and many more. This shirt has an appraised value at over $1,500!!

To register for the contest, go to www.bigpunfilm.com. This contest ends at midnight, October 9^th 2009. The winner will be announced exclusively on HipHopDX.com.

Email Jonathan Hay at jonhay@gmail.com for any other questions.

JHP World is mourning the heartbreaking loss of Michael Jackson and sharing in the same tear-jerking grief that’s affecting millions of his fans all over the world.

“Born to amuse, to inspire, to delight, here one day, gone one night. Like a sunset dying with the rising of the moon… Gone too soon.” – Michael Jackson

With that said, Publicist Jonathan Hay has had both the honor and privilege to work with Michael Jackson’s producer, Teddy Riley, historically known for his production on Michael Jackson’s Dangerous album, which has astonishingly sold over 32 Million albums to date — and still counting.

Exclusive: Teddy Riley Speaks On The Making Of Dangerous

Teddy Riley also worked with Michael Jackson on the HIStory release, which is the best-selling multiple disc (Double Album) ever released — over 40 Million Units.

Michael Jackson and Teddy Riley reunited in the studio for Blood On The Dance Floor, which has sold over 6 Million albums to date, making it the best-selling remix album to date. And then finally, Riley worked on Michael Jackson’s final and remarkable studio album, Invincible, which has had over 10 Million in sales.

Teddy Riley’s legendary work with Michael Jackson will truly live forever. It will continue to sell and will always be an important artifact in the history of the King of Pop.

In 2007, super-producer Riley was being attacked by the media due to a string of rumors and speculation surrounding his financial stability at the time. Jonathan Hay went to his defense by posting a much talked about article on BallerStatus, which quickly circulated the internet and put some of the rumors to rest.

Click Here to read what Jonathan Hay had to say about Teddy Riley on BallerStatus

Check back with JHP World, as here in the future Hay will share some of his own personal experiences in and out of the recording studio with Bruce Swedien – the engineer and mixer of all of Michael Jackson’s solo albums, including Thriller – the best selling album of all-time.

Stay Tuned….

Click Here for Twista and Jonathan Hay in France (Speaking on Michael Jackson and Kanye West)

Jonathan Hay Publicity is working with the upcoming movie, Big Pun: The Legacy, Directed by: Vlad Yudin. This film will give the viewer an insightful look at the life and career of Big Pun.  This movie is being released Sept 15th 2009, through Vivendi/Universal – - accompanied with a CD release of music inspired by the film, “The Legacy: The Best of Big Pun” though Loud/Columbia/Legacy, which is also being released the same day.

Right now, we have been killing the media with various, creative strategies of bringing Big Pun back into the spotlight.  Thus far, this very unique campaign has been highly successful, as we’ve hit basically every urban media and music news outlet worldwide with our relentless publicity tactics.

Click Here: Big Pun: The Legacy on WorldStarHipHop – (Jonathan Hay Publicity)

Our, “Big Pun: The Legacy – The Official Trailer” has been viewed over a million times already and still going… Countless websites and blogs all over the world have featured our trailer.  We have also released the film clips, “Big Pun: The Legacy (First Look)” that turned the internet upside down and was featured everywhere, followed by “Big Pun: Firewater (The Second Look at The Legacy)” which received over 850,000 views — then we dropped “Big Pun: Guns (The Third Look at The Legacy)” and that got over 200,000 views.

Click Here for an exclusive report on The Legacy by SOHH

The highly anticipated film features Method Man, Rosie Perez, Snoop Dogg, Xzibit, DMX, Cypress Hill, Raekwon, Redman, Ghostface Killah, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, Jim Jones, Swizz Beats, Terror Squad, Mobb Deep, Steve Rifkind (CEO Loud Records) and more…

Continue reading ‘Big Pun: The Legacy (Movie)’

Jonathan Hay Publicity is working with Jermaine Crawford from HBO’s critically acclaimed hit TV series, The Wire.

Jermaine Crawford is currently filming a part in the upcoming Joel Schumacher major motion picture, Twelve, where he joins an all-star cast, including: Kiefer Sutherland, 50 Cent, Ellen Barkin, Emma Roberts and Chace Crawford (Gossip Girls).

Jermaine Crawford is also appearing alongside Bow Wow in an upcoming movie with Tasha Smith (from Tyler Perry’s: Daddy’s Little Girls and Why Did I Get Married) for her directorial debut . We’ll be sure to keep you updated as these movies start making their way to theaters.

Click Here For Our Most Recent Article/Interview with Jermaine Crawford on HiphopDx

CLICK HERE or continue reading for on-set pictures of Chace Crawford, 50 Cent and Kiefer Sutherland.

Click Here for Jermaine Crawford: The Dubcnn Interview

For interview and media requests, press inquiries or for more publicity information, email jonhay@gmail.com

Continue reading ‘Jermaine Crawford (HBO’s The Wire)’

Jonathan Hay is working with Carolina Panther’s All-Star Running Back, Jonathan Stewart, who is coming off a sensational rookie season, in which he helped lead his exciting team to the playoffs, concluding a 12-4 season and winning the NFC South. 

Click Here for Jonathan Stewart on NFL.com

Stewart was selected by the Panthers in the first round of the 2008 NFL Draft where he signed a lucrative, multi-million dollar deal, and then exploded on the field where he set a Carolina rookie record for rushing touchdowns.

Click Here for a Jonathan Stewart Exclusive on HiphopDX

As Jonathan Stewart rushed for a remarkable rookie franchise record 836 yards and 10 touchdowns — combining with DeAngelo Williams, he helped give the Carolina Panthers the NFL’s top rushing tandem. Not only is Stewart doing extraordinary things on the football field, but off the football field — he is just as impressive as a music producer with a deep-rooted spiritual core and a humility that is inspiring, to say the least.

Click Here to read ESPN Magazine reporting on Jonathan Stewart’s music with a exclusive free download!

Be on the lookout for a lot of upcoming, creative publicity from the high-speed professional world of Jonathan Stewart.  Right now, Jonathan Stewart, with the help of Jonathan Hay Publicity, is on a full-throttle press-run!

Click Here for a Exclusive Interview with Jonathan Stewart (on Dubcnn)

Contact Publicist Jonathan Hay at 310.402.6949 – or jonhay@tmo.blackberry.net

JHP World is in the game!!!

Through many different offices, firms and establishments, Jonathan Hay Publicity has been involved with the launching of other products, brands, companies and ventures — successfully turning unknowns to into phenomenons.

Through our unprecedented and diligent approach, we’ve abrasively gone against the grain and broken protocol to achieve our goals. Our only objective is success.

For inquiries on Jonathan Hay Publicity, or for more information, email jonhay@gmail.com or call 310.402.6949

Jonathan Hay Publicity is involved in Skinny & Scales‘ 40 Akerz project, an upcoming development that’s still in the works by Skinny Deville & Fishscales of the Nappy Roots and an exciting future release from N.R.E.G/Fontana/Universal Music Group.

Over the past few months, we’ve leaked music from the 40 Akerz project to major websites such as Allhiphop, HiphopDx, DjBooth, Dubcnn, Ozone Magazine and many, many more.  Since then, over 200 web and blog sites have picked up the internet single “Motivation“, featuring Bobby Creekwater from Shady Records.

Click Here: 40 Akerz in Ozone Magazine

Stay tuned to JHPWorld as we’ll keep you up to date on the 40 Akerz project.  For more information, email Jonathan Hay at jonhay@nappyroots.com or call 310.402.6949

“Down N’ Out” featuring Anthony Hamilton is the new single from the N.R.E.G- Fontana – Universal Music Group camp.  Anthony Hamilton is the six-time Grammy nominated artist, who was first introduced to mainstream audiences singing with the Nappy Roots. 

Hamilton’s most recent album, “Point of It All” was released last December and it debuted #1 on the Top R&B/Hip Hop Albums Chart. 

Hamilton is a guest on upcoming projects by Dr. Dre, T-Pain, Nat King Cole and Fonzworth Bentley. 

Down N Out feat Anthony Hamilton on Allhiphop!

To receive the promo single or to request drops, radio interviews or other media material, please email Jonathan Hay at jonhay@nappyroots.com

Jonathan Hay and DJ Atlas Jenkins got to spend some time with Public Enemy’s very own, Chuck D.  At first they admitted to being starstruck when talking to the man who served as a childhood idol to both of them, but were quickly able to overcome any nervousness and deliver a very memorable conversation with the legendary Chuck D.

What started out as a simple interview, turned into an astounding two-hour audio documentary, which will be released throughout the hip-hop community as a ground-breaking and insightful series, called “Intellectual Vietnam with Chuck D by Jonathan Hay & DJ Atlas Jenkins“.  They will be placing these audio segments everywhere in the media, on all of your favorite hip-hop sites.   

Several news outlets just broke a related story by Jonathan Hay & DJ Atlas Jenkins in which Chuck D speaks about Eminem.   Here are some of the major media sources that picked up on it:

Click Here: Chuck D Speaks to Jonathan Hay and DJ Atlas Jenkins

Free Download: Chuck D Speaks on Eminem with Jonathan Hay

Spike Lee said the following about Chuck D: “Chuck has been critizied as being angry, militant, or radical, as have many strong, uncompromising voices who have stood up to present a point of view that subverts the mainstream.”

The Rolling Stone Magazine has listed Public Enemy as one of the “100 Greatest Artists Of All Time.“

Check out the “Jonathan Hay Publicity Exclusive Video” below, featuring Chuck D with Vlad Yudin.  We gave this video to Rock The Dub and they broke it out everywhere.

JHP Exclusive: Chuck D with Vlad Yudin for Rock The Dub!

For more information on this upcoming, exclusive special Chuck D broadcast, email Jonathan Hay at jonhay@gmail.com

Jonathan Hay Publicity has partnered with Blue Star Jets, the worlds most comprehensive and efficient private jet brokerage company. With access to operators of the largest networks of luxury flights, we arrange access to the ideal jet for any given flight to any destination in the world on a moment’s notice.

Blue Star Jets offers Private Jet Charter, Executive Air Charter and Private Charter Flight Services worldwide.

Contact Jonathan Hay at jonhay@gmail.com for more information.

Jonathan Hay is working on the highly anticipated book titled, Publicity Stunt: The Art of Noise. This controversial book, although still in the works, has already been talked about on mega-media outlets such as SOHH, BET, Essence, Wendy Williams, TheYBF, Necole Bitchie, The Insider and many more.

Click Here: Jonathan Hay on BET

Click Here for SOHH Reporting on Publicity Stunt: The Art of Noise by Jonathan Hay

Read what Celebrity Journalist, Jawn Murray reported about Jonathan Hay’s upcoming book on AOL’s Black Voices:

Click Here: Jawn Murray on Jonathan Hay – Press Punk’d (Rihanna & Jay-Z)

Check back at JHPWorld for more information on Publicity Stunt: The Art of Noise for up-to-the-minute information on the book and upcoming in store appearances and book signings. You’ll be shocked to know what is in store!

Click Here for more info on Publicity Stunt: The Art of Noise

Contact Jonathan Hay at 310.402.6949 and Stay Tuned to JHP World!

Jonathan Hay Publicity is currently working with the Ca$his/Rikianati/Bogish Boy/Shady Records camp.  With Shady Records‘ Owner Eminem having the record-breaking 2009 album release, Relapse, the label has some serious momentum leading up to the releases of Eminem’s Relapse II, 50 Cent’s Before I Self Destruct and Ca$his’ own Shady Records debut album. 

Rikianatti is the creative force behind the innovative production of Bogish Boy Entertainment, and with the major moves he’s making, his rising brand is quickly becoming an entity in entertainment worldwide. 

Ca$his and Rikiannatti, with the help of Jonathan Hay Publicity, are about to start aggressively releasing media to the masses from the inner-workings of Bogish Boy.

Stay Tuned…

Free Download: Cashis, Chamillionaire & Carlito Rossi (Produced By: Rikianatti)

Contact Jonathan Hay at jonhay@gmail.com for more information.

Check out some of the JHP World and Publicity Stunt: The Art of Noise Graphic Tees and Hoodies we have available. As the exclusive retailer, we’ll be updating our site regularly with hot new items, so be sure to check back often. CLICK HERE for a look at some of our latest items!

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You name it. we hyped it.

You heard it. we typed it.

Jonathan Hay Publicityis working with the Grammy nominated, multi-platinum group, Nappy Roots, whose last August release of their long-awaited and critically acclaimed album earned them an impressive and well-deserved spot on the Billboard charts.

The Humdinger entered the Billboard Rap Charts at #7, the Billboard Independent Charts at #11, and the Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Charts at #13!!

Hailing from Kentucky, the Grammy-nominated music group known as Nappy Roots exploded into the hip-hop scene with their massive hit single, “Awnaw” in 2002 from their platinum, Atlantic Records debut album titled, Watermelon, Chicken & Gritz. The group followed up with Wooden Leather, their critically acclaimed major label sophomore album, and have since worked with the who’s who of the music industry — such as Anthony Hamilton, Raphael Saadiq, Kanye West, David Banner, Lil Jon, and Jazze Pha, to name a few.

Like any true success story, there have been roadblocks and setbacks, but Nappy has more than cemented their feet and are here to stay. In their home state of Kentucky, Governor Paul Patton even sanctioned September 16th as Nappy Roots Day.

Nappy Roots are back again, exactly in the position they want to be in… as they gain artistic freedom in their careers, and land a new deal with Fontana/Universal Music Group.  Highly intelligent artists, passionate about political views and really wanting to make an impact in the world, the group is rooted in a return. 

Click Here: Read the exclusive story on Nappy Roots in JHP World

For media inquiries, interview requests or for more publicity information, email Jonathan Hay at jonhay@gmail.com

Jonathan Hay Publicity has been working on the long-awaited debut album from Wu-Tang Killa Bee, Cilvaringz. Cilvaringz I is now available in stores. The album features RZA, Raekwon, Method Man, GZA, Ghostface Killah, Masta Killa and more.

Cilvaringz I was released internationally through Baby Grande, Universal and Ringz & Partners Entertainment.

Also, CLICK HERE to check out the Cilvaringz comic book cover for UVC Comic Books, created by Urbanista Graphix (an in-house graphics company of JHP World & Hoopla Media Group).

Cilvaringz – The Comic Book Cover (By Urbanista Graphix/Jonathan Hay Publicity)

Stay tuned for JHP for tour dates, exclusives and media releases from Wu-Tang Fam’s very own, Cilvaringz.

For more info on Cilvaringz, please contact Ringz & Partners Entertainment on their official website, CLICK HERE or call 310.402.6949

Continue reading ‘Cilvaringz: I’

Jonathan Hay Publicity is working with the upcoming movie, Last Day of Summer, starring Nikki Reed (from the mega-hit film Twilight and the upcoming sequel Twilight: New Moon), DJ Qualls and William Sadler.

“LAST DAY OF SUMMER” SYNOPSIS:
This unpredictable story follows an agitated fast-food employee, Joe, who’s reached his breaking point from being harassed and tormented by his boss. Finally on the last day of summer, Joe snaps and decides to take revenge on his boss but his plans are disrupted when a quick glance from a beautiful girl catches his attention leading him to kidnapping her instead, changing both their lives forever.

Continue reading ‘Last Day of Summer, starring Twilight’s Nikki Reed & DJ Qualls’

Jonathan Hay and Chad Kiser of Hoopla Media Group have joined forces with The Core DJ’s, the most influential and powerful DJ’s in the world!

Hiphopdx first broke the story of their unique partnership. 

Click Here: The Core DJs and Hoopla Media Group form partnership.

For more information on Hoopla Media Group, go to www.hoopla-media.com or at Hoopla Media Group MySpace

After the sudden loss of Dr. Dre’s son late last year, Jonathan Hay wrote “Dr. Dre: The Aftermath of Tragedy”, an article about the unfortunate tragedy, as part of his Haywire Blog on Dubcnn.

Dr. Dre: The Aftermath of Tragedy

“Parents don’t expect to outlive their children. Unfortunately, tragedy has literally hit home for fêted music mogul, Andre “Dr. Dre” Young. My heart goes out to the broken-hearted family of the deceased, who are excruciatingly suffering.

Right now, Dr. Dre is painfully dealing with the unfortunate loss of his son. The grieving process is unbearable and no amount of words could comfort such bereavement. As a parent, you will never have any greater pain in your life than losing your own child. Moreover, when you suffer through such a heightened emotional time of sadness and melancholy, you undoubtedly question God. I think during such severe and grueling times like these, many people become…”

CLICK HERE to read the entire article, “Dr. Dre: The Aftermath of Tragedy”, on Dubcnn, The West Coast’s #1 News Network.

To contact Jonathan Hay, or for more publicity information, email jonhay@gmail.com

Sir Jinx gave Jonathan Hay and Chad Kiser of HMG the exclusive, to officially break the news of Sir Jinx working with Dr. Dre.

We got the news out first on Hiphopdx, then it spread to ThisIs50, Dubcnn– and then the news of this exciting collaboration hit the internet like a comet invasion!!!

CLICK HERE to read our exclusive news report with Hiphopdx on Sir Jinx and Dr. Dre.

We have a lot of creative publicity in the works for this Sir Jinx and Dr. Dre project. If you would like to schedule an interview with the legendary Sir Jinx, contact business partner Chad Kiser over at Hoopla Media Group.

Keep checking back at JHP World for updates on Sir Jinx who is currently in the studio with Dr. Dre.

Jonathan Hay Publicity is working with a team of people to launch an exciting new multi-dimensional collaboration called The Johannesburg Project, which will creatively unite South Africa and the United States.

This diverse effort, based from Downtown Studios, Johannesburg South Africa, will bring together, not only the Johannesburg Project’s international collaboration with major US players, but could also bring about some of the biggest international artist and producer alliances in the World!

The story about the coalition between JHP and The Johannesburg Project is fascinating in itself, in the sense that the whole concept behind the initial development of this project is intriguiging to say the least: Four songs were recorded in Downtown Studios Johannesburg and were produced and mixed in Los Angeles, California.

Exactly like the Minister of Arts and Culture Dr. Jordan once urged all players in the South African Music Industry, to build on the international success of legendary South African musicians such as the late Miriam Makeba, and to tap into the international music market, so to, does the Johannesburg Project initiative prove the success of up and coming and ongoing international collaboration.

These four songs will be leaked to the public shortly…

All details will soon be revealed about this worldwide musical endeavor, so stay tuned to JHP World!

For more information, email Jonathan Hay at jonhay@tmo.blackberry.net

Publicist, Jonathan Hay has been working with multi-platinum producer, Focus… from Aftermath Entertainment for the last 4 years or so, when he was first introduced through Ringz & Partners Entertainment, for some of his overseas representation.

In 2008, Focus personally reached out to Jonathan Hay, for him to start a publicity campaign in the USA for his “Focus… Presents: Dedicated” free album release. Focus gave Jonathan the exclusive to the first single, “Shine” that featured both Busta Rhymes and Bishop Lamont.

With aFam Entertainment, we collectively hit the viral and digital marketing hard and Focus… received over 1,000,000 downloads for this album. This incredible online only album features Little Brother, Stat Quo, DJ Khalil, Teena Marie, Raphael Saadiq, Chino XL, DJ Revolution and many more. You can download this album for free at 2dopeboyz: CLICK HERE.

Focus… is scheduled to have production on the upcoming, Dr. Dre, “Detox” album. Also, CLICK HERE to check out the FOCUS… Comic Book Cover that was created by Urbanista Graphix (an in-house graphics company of JHP & Hoopla Media Group) for UVC Comic Books.

For interview and media requests, press inquiries or for more publicity information, email jonhay@gmail.com

Continue reading ‘JHP World with Multi-Platinum Producer, Focus…’

Jonathan Hay and Chad Kiser of HMG helped publicize Grammy-Award Winner, Killer Mike’s critically-acclaimed album I Pledge Allegiance To The Grind II by vigorously placing media and creative publicity in VIBE Magazine, RealTalkNY, BallerStatus, 2dopeboyz, The Source, NahRight, Dubcnn, Hiphopdx and many, many more major media outlets all across the globe. 

Click Here: Killer Mike with Jonathan Hay and Chad Kiser in Vibe Magazine

We will keep you up to date with more exclusive news, coming very soon from JHPWorld.com!

For interview and media requests, press inquiries or for more publicity information, email jonhay@gmail.com

Multi-Platinum manager, Gary Meeks and Jonathan Hay have formed a new music company, which is currently in the developing stages.  DMG will be working exclusively with Hoopla Media Group LLC/LRT/Universal Music Group. 

This refreshing new entertainment firm will go against the grain of all the other traditional establishments, which is what makes it Distinct.  Distinct Music Group will be officially launching to the public in the Fall of 2009.

Gary Meeks is currently accepting resumes for this venture, so email Jonathan Hay at jonhay@gmail.com for more information.

Jonathan Hay, Media Relations for the international company, Ringz & Partners Entertainment based out of Morocco. Clients for Ringz & Partners, include the RZA, Cilvaringz, Focus, Salah Edin and others – including other various Wu-Tang members.  Ringz & Partners Entertainment proudly holds the record for the largest tour (The RZA/Cilvaringz Tour) in the history of hip-hop, with over 37 countries. Click here for pictures. On a side note, one of my personal publicity highlights was doing the diligence for Ringz & Partners Entertainment and arranging for RZA to be featured on the cover of Scratch Magazine.

With that said, we here at JHP World desperately miss Scratch Magazine…

Days of the New: The Definitive Collection (Geffen Records) is in stores now. This album is an amazing collection of the hit songs from Days of the New. Days of the New broke modern rock records with a staggering 17 weeks #1 on the Billboard Charts.  Days of the New has scored an incredible feat of six songs that have hit the Billboard , with hit singles such as “Touch, Peel and Stand”, “Downtown”, “Shelf in The Room”, “Enemy”, “Weapon and The Wound” and “Hang On To This.”

This album features the popular songs from all three of the major releases, indentified by color “Orange”, “Green” and “Red”.  This album is an added bonus to your collection as it features multi-platinum producers Ron Aniello (Lifehouse, Barenaked Ladies, Jars of Clay) and Scott Litt (R.E.M, Nirvana, Incubus, Counting Crows) and many more.

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Like many people in the industry, publicist Jonathan Hay got his professional start in the music industry through Days of the New – and still assists them to this day.

CLICK HERE to Order The Definitive Collection by Days of the New

Together, childhood friends Jonathan Hay and Chad Kiser have formed an entity, Hoopla Media Group, LLC.   Hoopla Media Group, also referred to as HMG, has full distribution through LRT/Fontana/Universal Music Group.

This powerhouse merger also includes distribution through Vivendi for all video, movie and DVD releases. Hoopla Media Grouphas quickly been building a roster of legendary, multi-platinum and upcoming artists of all genres and is becoming a dominant brand throughout the entertainment industry.

HMGis working with the legendary and multi-platinum Spice 1, Mega-Producer Mike Mosley (who has produced an array of work for 2Pac, E-40 and a ton of others) and The MC Breed Estate.  

Hoopla Media Group has upcoming releases from Epademik, including his next album Addicited to the Grind (which features Ca$his from Shady Records) and several new album releases from the multi-platinum Mike Mosley.  Epademik is also heading to the studio with Spice 1 for an HMG/Thug World exclusive, coming soon.

Hoopla Media Group has an upcoming release from Kentucky rap artist named, Tan-D.  Check out his debut video, “We Hustle, We Grind” presented by Big-V from Nappy Roots.

Big V (from Nappy Roots) Presents Tan-D – - “We Hustle, We Grind”

Check back with us often for the latest in these anticipated HMG releases.

Jonathan Hay Publicity has merged with StyleArt Design Agency, a vertical North American Design firm presently designing and producing clothing lines for private labels. We develop fashion lines with the collaboration of the client in order to compliment his/her image and brand.

Every Collection is initiated by going through a merchandising, marketing and publicity stage. This lucrative stage is the process of introducing the product to the mass market. The most skillfully created fashion piece is a success only if it finds an accessible audience. That is where Jonathan Hay Publicity comes in.

Jonathan Hay Publicity takes pride in capturing the attention of potential customers and responds well to market demands. In the high-paced fashion world, it is very important to recognize the significance of effective promotion. The promoting process is as important as the creative process of a fashion line. Jonathan Hay Publicity prides itself in promoting your unique brand with every new and innovative tool the marketing world has to offer. Their goal is to make sure that the client’s brand is not only known as a fashion line but a lifestyle brand for the consumer market.

For more information, email Jonathan Hay at jonhay@tmo.blackberry.net.

Jonathan Hay and Chad Kiser were handling the publicity for MC Breed right at the time of his ill-fated death.  Everything was going well in the world of MC Breed – then suddenly one day last September, he collapsed while playing basketball and almost passed away.  As soon as he checked out of the hospital, we got him an exclusive on TMZ. 

CLICK HERE to check out TMZ’s report on MC Breed’s hospital visit.

After he was released from the hospital, MC Breed seemed to be fine and in good spirits, and we were in the middle of a PR campaign for the upcoming album that he was working on. MC Breed passed away just weeks later in November, which served as a shock to everyone.

CLICK HERE for the sad report of MC Breed’s death on MTV NEWS.

We had the opportunity to speak with MC Breed right before his death which, unknown to us at the time, would end up being his last interview before his death. Ironically, MC Breed opens up in our conversation with complete transparency about life and death. This chilling and sad final interview can be heard on Allhiphop.

CLICK HERE for MC Breed’s last interview (By Chad Kiser & Jonathan Hay).

Jonathan Hay is Vice President of Publicity and Media for N.R.E.G (Nappy Roots Entertainment Group).  N.R.E.G is an innovative division of Fontana/Universal Music Group.

Several months ago, we had our first critically-acclaimed release, The Humdinger by the Grammy Nominated, Multi-platinum hip-hop collective Nappy Roots. The Humdinger entered the Billboard Rap Charts at #7, The Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Charts at #13 and Billboard Independent Charts at #11.

Nappy Roots are currently touring all over America.  The future releases from N.R.E.G/Fontana/Universal Music Group include a new highly anticipated Nappy Roots album, “40 Akerz” by Skinny & Scales and solo projects from both Big V and Buffalo Stille.

CLICK HERE to read the blog Jonathan Hay wrote about his experience behind the scenes of The Humdinger release on 2dopeboyz.

Stay tuned to JHPWorld…  For more information, email Jonathan Hay or call 310.402.6949

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