You name it. we hyped it.

You heard it. we typed it.

The purpose of JHP World is simple. It’s focused around Everything That’s Going On in the World of Jonathan Hay Publicity…And believe us, there’s a lot.

JHP, short for Jonathan Hay Publicity, is hands-down one of the most elaborate and sought-after publicity movements in the world. Its founder, Jonathan Hay, is a prolific, multi-platinum publicist who has worked with an endless slew of artists, musicians, celebrities and actors.

Hay’s distinctive portfolio includes an impressive array of diversity. He’s experienced the glamorously golden view from the very, very top of the entertainment pyramid, all the way down to the view between the cracks in the concrete on the jaded yellow brick road. From grueling internships — slaving for bosses, fetching Starbucks, cleaning toilets — to rehab stints and being the fall-guy, Hay has done it all. He’s made the mistakes, learned how to fix and avoid them, and developed his killer instinct for the Art of Noise along the way.

Hay has seen his clients through to major headlines, sold-out concerts, prestigious awards and nominations, Billboard smashers and astonishing broken records. Now, with an explosive career, a successful and ever-expanding publicity infrastructure, and a daring new book venture, he is finding himself in bigger demand than ever — thus compelling the infamous Jonathan Hay to open up his exuberant world to you.

So, welcome to this new dynamic called JHPWorld, where our slogan is —
YOU NAME IT. WE HYPED IT. YOU HEARD IT. WE TYPED IT.

Bookmark us. Contact us. Follow us. Roll around in us. Love us.

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Tags: Best Publicist in Music, Book, JH Publicity LLC, Jonathan Hay, Publicist, Publicity, Publicity Stunt: The Art of Noise, Rihanna, Top Publicist

Jonathan Hay Publicity was able to assist ESPN Magazine with an upcoming story and interview involving NFL Star Jonathan Stewart of the Carolina Panthers.  In only 4 years in the NFL, Jonathan Stewart has already amassed over 4,200 yards (combined rushing/receiving) and 29 touchdowns.

The Carolina Panthers have one of the most impressive running back tandems in the NFL with DeAngelo Williams and Jonathan Stewart.  You add superstar rookie quarterback Cam Newton into the mix, and you have the recipe for one of the most explosive offenses in the NFL.

Stay tuned to JHP World for this upcoming placement in ESPN Magazine.  Make sure to follow Jonathan Stewart on his official Twitter.

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Jonathan Hay Publicity aka JHP is working with viral YouTube sensation Colton Jacobson who is quickly taking the world by storm.  At only 14 years old, Colton already has over a million views for his amazing cover of “It Will Rain” by Bruno Mars. People across the world are starting to pay close attention to this young superstar in the making.

Colton has two other viral videos that have a combined total of over 300,000 views…and quickly rising.

For interview requests, additional information – -  or to receive Colton’s version of “It Will Rain” in mp3 or .wav format (for promotional use only) email jonhay@gmail.com. Special thanks to 1 Luv Digital Marketing for bringing JHP in on this exciting project.

You can watch the video below:

Shouts to Sabrina of JH Publicity LLC / Hoopla Worldwide for the single’s artwork.

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Jonathan Hay Publicity is working with celebrity artist Shanise Brown-Abrought whose artwork makes an upcoming appearance on Bravo TV’s hit show “The Real Houswives of Atlanta” the most popular show of the series.

Shanise Brown-Abrought, a world-renowned artist from Kansas City, Missouri and owner of Life Like Art, has an artistic skill set that includes painting, drawing, sketching and creating realism using a unique medium — mirrors.

Her client list includes Keisha Cole, Lil Wayne,  Jamie Foxx, Anthony Hamilton, Erykah Badu, Chris Gardner, Steve Harvey, Monique,  Katt Williams and other A-list individuals.  For more information of her Life Like Art company go to www.lifelikeart.biz

Stay tuned to JHP World for her upcoming mention on “The Real Houswives of Atlanta”. And a shoutout to Andy Cohen! Be on the lookout for your special package.

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Jonathan Hay Publicity (JH Publicity LLC) with Hoopla Worldwide recently rolled out a massive campaign for the single “Oxygen” by Napoleon Da Legend featuring Chef Raekwon (the legendary emcee from the Wu Tang Clan), in which the Rolling Stone dubbed them as ”the best rap group ever.” Our campaign hit millions of new listeners across the globe as we successfully placed this song on all the major urban and hip-hop websites and media outlets.

With Raekwon being one of the most influential rap artists of all-time says something, people pay attention. For our campaign, Raekwon had the following thing to say about Napoleon Da Legend (which we gave exclusively to SOHH).

“When I first heard the beat by Napoleon Da Legend, I knew it was gonna be special, but when I heard his vocals and  the beat combined, it reminded me of myself being  a hungry cat coming up bout to take the game by storm. I’m very conscious about who I record with far as new artists is concerned, but when I wrote my verse I followed his lead because it was so powerful. It was that great that I contemplating about buying the record from him. But this will be a cat y’all will be hearing from in the near future I’m cosigning that!” – Chef Raekwon.

We are gearing up for the next phase of this project with a new song that we will be servicing to radio and media alike.

Sabrina of Hoopla Worldwide created the abstract artwork and visual design for the single “Oxygen” by Napoleon Da Legend and Chef Raekwon, produced by Unowned. Follow Napoleon Da Legend (@napoleondaleg) and Raekwon (@Raekwon) on Twitter.

JHP UPDATE: We just launched a new contest with YouHeardThatNew (Complex Media) for NDL and Chef Raekwon. Check it out here.  Get involved!!!

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We here at Jonathan Hay Publicity are honored to be working again with RareInk.

After our successful campaign involving Ice Cube, we are excited this time around to be involved with them and the estates of Tupac Shakur and The Notorious B.I.G.

You can purchase this artwork (shown above) exclusively at www.rareink.com. As part of RareInk’s mission of giving back, 10% of Net Sales from the artwork are donated to the Tupac Amura Shakur Foundation and the Christopher Wallace Memorial Foundation respectively.

“As the exclusive artwork partner of the estates for Tupac and Biggie, we are honored to offer fans a way to celebrate the impact these two icons had on hip-hop,” said RareInk CEO, Tim Muret.

Stay tuned to JHP World.

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Amongst The Beatles, Rod Stewart, Lady Gaga and Justin Bieber, a publicity stunt formulated by Jonathan Hay ranked on the list of “The Ten Greatest False Rumors in Pop History”, according to PopDust.

In an interview, publicist Jonathan Hay admitted to creating the rumor that the then-unknown Pop singer Rihanna was having an affair with Jay-Z (who at the time was dating Beyonce). The rumor—which Hay helped strategically spread throughout tabloids, radio stations, gossip blogs, forums and pop communities online—circulated the media at lightening speed. Many claim that it was this rumor that helped propel Rihanna’s debut single “Pon de Replay” from Timbuktu to Number 2 on the Billboard chart records. Soon after, she became one of the biggest selling artists of all-time.

The Top Ten list on PopDust is preceded by the biggest rumors of all-time, including the time Marilyn Manson was rumored to have removed one of his ribs, Rod Stewart was said to have had his stomach pumped, Lady Gaga was pronounced a hermaphrodite, and the biggest one of all: when The Beatles’ Paul McCartney was rumored to have died in 1967 and replaced with a lookalike.

Click Here to read the article on Pop Dust

Although in the past Jonathan Hay Publicity (“JHP”) has been responsible for many very public publicity stunts, the company’s focus has since shifted.   Jonathan Hay Publicity specializes in publicity and product placement, branding, damage control, media training, image consultation, graphic art services, websites and production. They offer emergency crisis management, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

Jonathan Hay Publicity provides services to music artists of all genres, public figures, actors, film producers, managers, record label companies, professional athletes, brands and products, and more.

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Jonathan Hay is mentioned on one of London’s leading publications that did a great story on Static Major - – the Grammy Award winning singer, songwriter and producer who was responsible for penning major hits for Aaliyah, Ginuwine, Lil Wayne and others. Tragically, the world lost Stephen “Static Major” Garrett on February 25th 2008 from complications relating to a medical procedure.

This article on “Static Major: the forgotten genius” in Dummy Mag is centered around Drake using a sample by Static Major that was featured on his new #1 album “Take Care”.  Jonathan Hay is mentioned twice in this compelling article from one of his previous personal and emotional blog entries titled,”Lollipop: A Hard-To-Swallow Reality” that was published on the #1 West Coast News Network a few years back.

Read this new heartfelt article by clicking here.

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Thanks to the good folks over at Ghet-O-Vision Entertainment, Jonathan Hay was able to do some work with Yelawolf.  It’s awesome for JHP to have an association with Yelawolf and Ghet-O-Vision.

Right now, Yelawolf’s album, “Radioactive” (Shady Records/Interscope) is in stores now and it is Executive Produced by Eminem. Make sure you go pick up this album and we here at JHP World guarantee you won’t be disappointed!!! Be on the look out for more stuff with Jonathan Hay and Ghet-O-Vision Entertainment coming in the near future. Shots out to Seneca “The Beast” Doss for the opportunities…

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Jonathan Hay Publicity was able to land a Worldstarhiphop placement for the song “Dj Screw” by City 3000 featuring Just-O.  DJ Screw, a true Texas Icon passed away 11 years ago on November 16, 2011.

This ”DJ Screw” video from Houston natives City 3000 and Just-O was made to commemorate the death of a legend and continue his legacy.  Click Here to watch the video on WSHH.

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3 years ago before Wiz Khalifa really blew up, topped the charts and became a household name, Jonathan Hay sat down with the young rap superstar to talk all things hip-hop.  Check out the “Chronic Break” with Wiz Khalifa and Jonathan Hay where they talk about his Top 5 Mc’s of all-time: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=deotNbMh228

We knew then, 3 years ago that Wiz Khalifa would eventually become a star and that he had the “it” factor.  If you think you have what it takes, schedule a consultation at www.jonathanhaypublicity.com

On a side note, we have a long unreleased segment with Wiz Khalifa that was rejected at the time because this unsaid publiciation didn’t think he had “star power”.  Wow! Could anybody ever be more wrong lol.  We will finally be publishing it right here… real soon.  In the meantime, check out this blast from the past from this other interview we did with him by clicking here

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Tags: Amber Rose, Interview, Jonathan Hay Publicity, Pictures, Top 5, Video, Wiz Khalifa, YouTube

Hoopla Worldwide is featured on HipHopDX for its signing with WIDEawake Entertainment.  For those of you who don’t know, Hoopla Worldwide (founded by Jonathan Hay and Chad Kiser) is a record company that inked a massive distribution deal with WIDEawake Entertainment to release all their products (music, film, etc) through eOne Music .

WIDEawake Entertainment is known for their storied purchase of Death Row Records for $18 Million in 2009.  eOne Music (formerly Koch) is based out of New York City (with staff all across the world) and is one of the most powerful music entities in the music business right now.

With an objective to deliver new music to the world in both physical and digital formats, Hoopla Worldwide is gearing up to release an extensive array of albums in 2012.

For more information on the Hoopla label go to www.hooplaworldwide or email info@hooplaworldwide.com

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Long time affiliate of our business and publicity team, Big V aka Vito Banga of Nappy Roots has been traveling coast to coast with his multi-platinum group promoting the upcoming album “Nappy dot Org.” Nappy Roots and Organized Noise are some the most successful entities to emerge from the South and have joined forces for this new album that hits the world on 10.11.11 that received a great ”XL Review” from

Check out the video above of Big V and the rest of Nappy Roots with Sway on his Shade 45 show.  Big V has a lot of exciting projects dropping with the Jonathan Hay Publicity and the Hoopla Worldwide team.

Stay tuned…

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Jonathan Hay Publicity / Hoopla Worldwide are in the middle of a successful publicity campaign from upcoming rap artist from New York named “That Kid Era”.

We successfully promoted his single “You Lift Me” featuring Styles P (produced by Up North + cover by Urbanista Graphix) that we had placed on the major sites such as Allhiphop,  NahRight, HipHopDX, DJBooth and hundreds of other sites and blogs across the globe.

Check out his candid interview we did on Dubcnn where he address his ongoing issue with Mac Miller.  Also, check out the video “Smell the Pain” that we placed on VEVO that is quickly blowing up with views all over the world.

From more information this project, email us at jonhay@gmail.com

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Jonathan Hay just left the recording studio after adding some final touches to the new single “Go Crazy” featuring Royce da 5’9.

Less than 48 hours after completion, this street-single by Young Product has already been featured on NahRight, 2DopeBoyz and HiphopDx, along with hundreds of other sites throughout this digital universe.

Bad Meet Evil‘s Royce da 5’9 is riding high off the success of this Gold-selling duet album with Eminem called Hell: The Sequel which debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200 Charts. Royce is part of the hip-hop collective Slaughterhouse (with Crooked I, Joe Budden and Joell Ortiz) that was signed by Eminem to Shady Records / Interscope Records.

Young Product is currently in Detroit finishing up his debut album that will be released soon through Hoopla Worldwide / WIDEawake Entertainment / eOne Music Distribution.

Check out the single (with official artwork) by clicking here.

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Jonathan Hay and Justin Melo of both JH Publicity and Hoopla Worldwide have been working with NFL Superstar Chris Johnson and his Orlando-based record label, Flashy Lifestyle Entertainment.

We are excited to announce that Chris Johnson has just signed a monstrous deal with the Tennessee Titans for $53.5 million (with $30 Million guaranteed). Chris Johnson is a three-time Pro-Bowl and has led the NFL with 4,598 rushing yards over his first three seasons.

Check out this recent article that we did with him by clicking here…

We are looking forward to continue working with Chris Johnson and his Flashy Lifestyle Entertainment for years to come!!!

Contact Jonathan Hay at jonhay@gmail.com or call 310.402.6949

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WIDEawake Entertainment Group has issued a one sheet announcing their new labels they have acquired, including our company Hoopla Worldwide. Click on the official one-sheet directly to the right to view it >>>

We are excited to announce that Best Hand Entertainment, KP Records, DS Syndicate and Hoopla Worldwide are now with WIDEawake Entertainment/ eOne Music Distribtuion.

Best Hand Entertainment will be releasing former Death Row Records  singer/songwriter Jewell’s “My Blood, My Sweat, and My Tears”. Many will remember Jewell from the many classic albums she sang on including timeless classics such as “The Chronic”, “Dogg Food”,  “All Eyez On Me”, “Murder Was The Case” and more.

KP Records is an Australian record label founded by Big Dave and based in Canberra, specializing in local hip-hop and R&B. KP prides itself on being an example of the new music industry, an example of the new business model brought to life by the rise of the internet and the fall of traditional industry standards.

The DS Syndicate (D Sound Syndicate) is a global entity formed in Detroit, MI, consisting of  Best Hand Entertainment, Grand Slam Entertainment, and Payne Productions. The sole purpose of the DS Syndicate is to take fresh, cutting edge, up and coming artists and propel them to another level of success. With strong alliances through radio and industry insiders, DS Syndicate has what’s needed to achieve success.

Hoopla Worldwide is a full-service company that has developed international media campaigns for a wide range of entertainment and lifestyle clients at the highest level. Hoopla has representatives worldwide to provide their clients with infinite capabilities. Hoopla Worldwide has upcoming projects slated for release in early 2012 with some of the biggest artists in the world.

All of these labels are looking forward to releasing music with a full and complete worldwide physical (CD, Vinyl) and digital distribution venture through WIDEawake Entertainment & eOne Music. WIDEawake Entertainment is the same company that purchased the catalog of Death Row Records for $18 Million in 2009.

All of us in this new multi-million dollar conglomerate with Hoopla Worldwide, Best Hand Entertainment, KP Records, and DS Syndicate are all honored to a part of this ongoing historical legacy.  Contact Hoopla Worldwide at info@hooplaworldwide.com

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Every month, Jonathan Hay Publicity and Hoopla Worldwide will select a new artist within our companies to Spotlight. This recognition is for artists who have a serious buzz within the industry and are making legitimate moves with our team’s assistance.

The spotlight for September is on Kevin Pistol of Hustilin’ Flow Entertainment who has been working with our team in creating hype, awareness, marketing and visibility for his project that has now been seen by millions of people.  We have successfully released buzz-worthy singles with Snoop Dogg, E40, Bun-B, Rockwilder and Jayo Felony, all of which were picked up everywhere that is anywhere within the urban media.

Hoopla Worldwide / WIDEawake Entertainment / eOne Music is in talks with Hustilin’ Flow to release Kevin Pistol’s debut album.  We have already commercially distributed his video “Give it 4 Da West” featuring Snoop Dogg & Young J.R through our INgrooves / Universal Music Group situation . VEVO, AOL, MSN Music and all the premiere video outlets across the world have picked up this video.

You can watch this video with Snoop that we placed on FreeOnSmash by clicking here.

Contact JHP at 310.402.2949 or email jonhay@gmail.com

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A very BIG special thanks to SOHH for all the many articles they have done for our clients here at Jonathan Hay Publicity aka “JHP” in the last few months including Chris Johnson, Ice Cube (Rare Ink Project), Sabrina and DMC (of Run-DMC).

SOHH is a mega popular hip-hop news website that Rolling Stone magazine writer Mark Binelli called the “best overall hip-hop site”.

FYI: SOHH is an acronym for “Support Online Hip Hop”.

Make sure stop you stop by daily to www.sohh.com

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The new official site of Jonathan Hay Publicity has been updated & upgraded and now it is launched into cyberspace!!!  Go to www.jonathanhaypublicity.com to see it.

Besides that, always stay tuned to JHP World as we have many, many updates and news coming out all the time.  It’s moving so fast around here that we could update daily, but… we just sometimes run out of time and can’t get to it.  However, if we don’t get to it daily, or every other day — we will always update the site weekly.

Make sure you follow us on Facebook – @ www.facebook.com/jhpworld

www.jonathanhaypublicity.com

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Jonathan Hay | Hoopla Media Group Presents: “Untitled: How Does It Feel” by Sabrina and Tracy Tyler – - a song that was originally recorded by D’Angelo.  This new version is a new twist on the classic, sexy and sophisticated record that took the world by storm over a decade ago. Delicately, and with the utmost respect, we have remade D’Angelo.

Rediscover the classic…

Allhiphop called the song “Alternative Heat” and you can hear this single @ AHH by clicking here.

You can read the “5 Reasons To Buy” article about this single, that was just published by clicking here. You should also read this other EXCLUSIVE article that was also just released to the world by clicking here.

Check out the website at www.remakedangelo.com

Make sure you check out “Behind the Scenes: The Making of Untitled How Does It Feel” on VEVO.  This song was made available on VEVO through our distribtuion with LRT / INgrooves / Universal Music Group.

Read the official press release here on Yahoo!

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Tags: Jay-Z, pop singer sabrina, Sabrina, SOHH, tracy tyler

Check out this exclusive “Seven Questions With Jonathan Hay” by Fredrick Brown who wants to be become, “our generations Larry King”.  7 Questions is a growing interview series that is published every Tuesday.

Last month he interviewed Kreayshawn, the controversial artist who is currently nominated for best new artist at the 2011 MTV Music Awards.

Click here to read the personal interview with Jonathan Hay.

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We here at Jonathan Hay Publicity and Lunatic Management have been moving and shaking with some major high-profile moves — including our work with Flashy Lifestyle Entertainment.  Click Here to see the first part of our exclusive video that we arranged (complete with our logos in broadcast). Click Here to see the second part of our video broadcast.  Also click here to read this major story that we are credited in – - then keep going and click here to read this other article with ANOTHER one our placements.

We are all part of the Hoopla Worldwide family – -  and collectively, we offer every service available in the entertainment industry.  We have a team of professionals at the highest level in every field of the business.  Give us a call 310.402.6949 – Send us an email, jonhay@gmail.com – or add us on Facebook - as we are a one-stop shop for everything entertainment related.

Get involved!!!

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UBGX is the new high-end brand in celebrity style.  UBGX custom designs for professional athletes and entertainment stars.  UBGX is the latest fashion statement in elite circles and powerfully represents the successful side of the dream.

UBGX has merged with JH Publicity and Hoopla Worldwide.

Stay tuned to JHP World to get a sneak peek into some the elite designs worn by your favorite celebs.

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Justin Melo and Jonathan Hay of JH Publicity set up this exclusive interview with NFL Star Chris Johnson for 2dopeboyz – the number one blog in hip-hop.  Check out the interview with CJ2K and 2DB by clicking here

We have a lot of big things cooking around here…

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Jonathan Hay has been working with the icon, DMC 0f Run-DMC - arguably the most important group & brand in hip-hop history.  It was Eminen who inducted Run-DMC into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and DMC memorized everyone with an emotional and powerful acceptance speech for the most prestige award in all of music.

Right now, JHP has begun a full publicity campaign with the original King of Queens himself — the legendary DMC.  We have a special series of exclusive interviews and articles going up, in which we will link here on this site — once they are published all throughout the various major media outlets.

We started this PR campaign off with a bang with our good friends over at SOHH who gave us over a week of full blown media coverage.  Read this first part with DMC and SOHH by clicking here. Here is the second part that we did with SOHH, which you can also read by clicking here.  Here is the third part that just ran, which you read by clicking here.  Here is the forth part that can be read here. Countless websites and blogs all over the world have been picking up and sourcing our many stories with SOHH — for example, BET just picked it up here and so did HHDX here.

We also just did a radio interview with DMC and my good friend AJ, which you can read about it by clicking here (We will have the radio interview for exclusive download here shortly).

Stay tuned to JHP World  — as DMC with the assistance of Jonathan Hay Publicity, is in the middle of a full internet takeover.

Contact Jonathan Hay by email jonhay@gmail.com – or call 310.402.6949 – or through Facebook @ www.facebook.com/jhpworld

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Jonathan Hay just coordinated an interview with a client for Black Enterprise Magazine with Andreas Hale, one of the most powerful journalists in the country.  Black Enterprise is a mega-popular magazine that has a readership of 3.7 Million people.

Keep checking back here at JHP World and we will let you know when then special and exclusive interview is published…

Also make sure you pick up a copy of Black Enterprise on newsstands every month!

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Jonathan Hay has decided to take his talents to FM Radio.  That said, we can’t reveal too much info now – - except for the fact that he has joined a cast of successful radio personnel and musicians alike and he will be broadcasted through the airwaves.

We will now officially be on air!!!

As always, stay tuned… it’s going to get real exciting!

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Jonathan Hay and Justin Melo are mentioned and credited in this exclusive piece we set up with Karmaloop for Chris Johnson of the Tennessee Titans.

Chris Johnson is arguably the best running back in the NFL.  This is a huge score for our team at JH Publicity!

Click Here to read the article… Many thanks to the great people at Karmaloop. Contact JH Publicity at 310.402.6949, or add us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/jhpworld

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Tags: Chris Johnson, NFL, Publicist, Tennessee Titans

Jonathan Hay just received this wonderful note of appreciation from photographer Keith Doyle regarding a show in London at The O2 Arena in Indigo2 on July 12, 2011:

He writes:

“Just wanted to say thanks for letting me shoot for Ice Cube last night, was a great show and I couldn’t believe how close we got! Was brilliant to photograph a rap legend! Thanks again Jonathan and I hope we can work together again soon.” – Keith Doyle

Some of these exclusive Ice Cube photos taken by Keith Doyle will appear in Live N Loud Magazine!  Many thanks to Robert Redd / Lynch Mob…

Click Here for the Live N Loud Magazine website.

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Jonathan Hay has just wrapped up a project with Rodney Mills Masterhouse in Atlanta, Georgia.  Rodney Mills mastered an upcoming album that Jonathan Hay is “Executive Producer” on.

Rodney Mills is a legendary producer and recording engineer in the music industry and is an inductee in the Georgia Music Hall of Fame.  He has more than 50 gold and platinum records and over 40 years of professional experience.   He was worked on some the greatest and most popular music in history including such acts as Lynyrd Skynard, Pearl Jam, 38 Special, Journey, The Doobie Brothers and many, many more.

Stay tuned to JHP World for the official announcement on this upcoming full-legnth album release…

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JH Publicity LLC was brought on board to work with NFL star Chris Johnson and his Orlando, Florida based record label, Flashy Lifestyle Ent.

After three seasons in the NFL, Chris Johnson has established himself as not only one of the best players at his RB position but as one of the best players in the entire league, all the while being the face of the Tennessee Titans franchise.

With his record breaking speed, Chris Johnson has already left a historic mark on the league and inside the pages of the NFL record books. During the completion of the 2009 season, Chris Johnson joined the prestige “2000 Yard Rush Club”, joining only five other
RB’s to reach such a feat. During that same season, he also set the NFL record for most yards from scrimmage, shattering the record held by the legendary Marshall Faulk by posting an impressive 2,509 total yards. Chris Johnson also set the NFL record for most
rush yards in a single month by posting 800 rush yards, an average of an impressive 200 rush yards per game in that span. Rewarded for all of those accomplishments, Johnson was named NFL offensive player of the year. – Justin Melo

JH Publicity is winning!!!

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Tags: Chris Johnson, JH Publicity, NFL, Publicist, Tennessee Titans

Producer Focus… is back in the studio working with Dr Dre!!!  For years now, Jonathan Hay Publicity has been working with Focus… so it’s with great pride we officially make this major annoucement.

Focus… is known for his high-profile work with Beyonce, Busta Rhymes, The Game, Jennifer Lopez, Little Brother, Christina Aguilera, Marsha Ambrosius and many  more.

Focus… was signed by Dr Dre as an in-house producer for Aftermath Entertainment for over 7 years and left the company a few years back.  As of now (July), Focus… is back in the studio with the music industry tycoon!!!

Stay tuned to JHP World for more news on this!!!

For more information on focus email jonhay@gmail.com

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JH Publicity / Jonathan Hay Publicity was hired by Big Sports & Entertainment, the powerhouse company that represents professional athletes and recording artists.  The principles of Big Sports Entertainment have been providing services since 1989 with Bo Blunt the President and Founder confided and guided such stars as Hall-of-Famer, Barry Sanders, one of the greatest running backs of all-time who is also the third leading rusher in the history of the NFL.

Big Sports & Entertainment is made up of the following people:

*Bo Blunt — CEO/Founder

*Joe King – Vice President who played in the NFL for five seasons

*Barry Foster – Spokesperson who was an All-Pro Running Back from the Pittsburg Steelers.

*Mark Duckens – Spokesperson who played in the NFL for 3 seasons as a defensive lineman.

*Jonathan Hay and Justin Melo – Publicists from JH Publicity.

Big Sports & Entertainment is approved and registered with the NFLPA.  For more information visit: www.bigsportsentertainment.com

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Make sure you add Jonathan Hay on Facebook and keep up with him through the social media giant.  The staff here at JHP World doesn’t really mess with Twitter, but we do stay constant on our many websites, facebook, phone-calls and emails.

Click here to add Jonathan Hay on Facebook

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Jonathan Hay Publicity along with Hoopla / LRT is placing videos on VEVO — a music video outlet that is a joint venture with Sony Music Entertainment, Universal Music Group and Abu Dhabi Media.

VEVO offers music videos from three of the ‘big four’ major record labels: Universal Music Group, Sony Music Entertainment, and EMI.

If you want your video to be seen on VEVO, give us a call.  But it’s important that your video be great, both in quality and creativity. Our in-house video director, Hoopla South’s Dennis Mckinley of Boomtown Productions, can help.

Contact Jonathan Hay Publicity at jonhay@gmail.com 310.402.6949

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Ice Cube and RareInk brought on Jonathan Hay and Justin Melo of JH Publicity to work on the Ice Cube/RareInk campaign. This campaign will also benefit the Minority AIDS Project — an organization that Ice Cube has worked with over two decades.

Ice Cube and RareInk announced this exciting partnership that created the music industry’s first autographed art program for fans. This collaboration produced a series of original, authentic, limited edition, autographed art pieces that are quite spectacular!

Take a look at this awesome gallery by clicking here.

Thanks to Ice Cube and RareInk – JH Publicity now has one of these signed pieces of history hanging in our office!

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Soblu Inc – a company that operates out of Washington, DC, Atlanta, GA and Los Angeles, CA — has brought on Jonathan Hay Publicity to work with upcoming movie “Afterschool.”  JH Publicity will be working on this project along side the other well-known and established pr firms such as TENGPR, Candice Nicole Public Relations and the awesome in-house marketing and promotions team of Soblu Inc.  Afterschool will be released in 2012 with a star-studded cast which will be announced with a grand entrance announcement.

Afterschool is a coming-of-age comedy that follows the summer of five high school BFF’s who are reunited in D.C. after very different college experiences. Four years and another graduation later, the crew find themselves lost in an unfamiliar world of student loans, rent, 401k options and business casual. While some of them struggle to transition into the “successful” young adults that they’d always envisioned themselves to be, others take the new pressures in stride, going above and beyond, and enjoying the fruits of their labor. Presenting a dynamic yet relatable ensemble cast that is reminiscent of an updated Reality Bites meets That ’70s Show with an urban, post-college twist, Afterschool gives a hilarious account of a summer full of misadventures that will force these five young adults to truly decide what kind of life they want to lead, after school.

Jonathan Hay Publicity has successful film experience from past films with EMI, Vivendi/Universal, Lions Gate, Entertainment One , New Line Cinema and more.

Stay tuned to JHP World!

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Finally, folks, Jonathan Hay’s long-awaited book ”Sleepless Since Seattle“ is almost completed.  He has been working on and off for the past three years on this book, compiling a memoir full of over 15 years of work.

Note to everyone: “Sleepless Since Seattle“ is the name of the upcoming book.  With a lot of press garnered, it was once talked about all over major media that this book would be called “Publicity Stunt: The Art of Noise.” However, the title has changed and “Publicity Stunt: The Art of Noise” is the name of a chapter in this book.

CLICK HERE to read about “Sleepless Since Seattle”.

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Jonathan Hay has been coordinating some upcoming high-profile interviews for VladTV with Twista, Ice Cube, DMC (of Run-DMC) and Chris Johnson.  VladTV is one of the most popular media outlets in the country and is known as “The TMZ of Hip-Hop”.

These interviews will be filmed at different locations across the United States such as Chicago (Twista), Los Angeles (Ice Cube) and Orlando (Chris Johnson).  You will be able to see these interviews online at VladTv.com.

Keep up with Jonathan Hay on his Facebook at www.facebook.com/jhpworld or keep checking back here to see when these interviews appear.

Oh yeah, don’t think that’s all we got going with VladTV…  there is a lot more coming!!!

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JH Publicity was brought on board for the “Devin the Dude Presents Coughee BrothaZ Fresh Brew” release.  This highly-anticipated underground album was released to all stores on July 12, 2011 through Coughee Brothaz Entertainment / Select-o-Hits.  The street single “A Pair of Lips” featuring: Slim Thug is making all kinds of noise!

Click Here to read the article on HHDX and see the tracklisting, tour dates and additional information.

Stay tuned to JHP World…

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Chad Kiser, co-founder with Jonathan Hay of Hoopla Worldwide, has been working with XXL Magazine.

Make sure you visit XXLMag to see his published work with the Grammy-Nominated Warren G, who is best known for his massive hit record “Regulate” with Nate Dogg. Warren G has sold millions of record to date and is a key figure on the West Coast music scene.

Also, take a look at Chad’s work on XXL with EA-Ski, the multi-platinum producer who is known for his work with Master P, Ice-T, Too Short, Spice 1, Ice Cube and others…

Make sure you head on over to the website of Hoopla Worldwide.

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Jonathan Hay Publicity is honored to be associated with the legendary Darryl “DMC” McDaniels of Run-DMC, one of the pioneers of hip-hop culture. In 2009, Run-DMC was elected into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Currently, Jonathan Hay is scheduling interviews for DMC.

JHP was introduced to the King of Rock by Author, Singer and Speaker, Zara Phillips who received her professional start from Sir Bob Geldolf.  Zara Phillips has recently released her newest album “You Me and Us”, produced by Grammy-winning producer, Ted Perlman, and released through North Star Music Publishing.  The album features the popular song “I’m Legit”, featuring DMC.

MTV has named Run-DMC “the greatest hip-hop group of all-time” and VH1 ranked them as “the greatest hip-hop artist of all-time.”  With all that said, it’s safe to say, Jonathan Hay Publicity is in the presence of giants!

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Alright everyone, Hoopla Worldwide has launched!!! Founded by Jonathan Hay and Chad Kiser, Hoopla Worldwide has signed a very valuable major distribution deal with WIDEawake / EI Entertainment.

Hoopla Worldwide also consists of the other management executives: Justin Melo, Dennis McKinley, Patrick Solomon, and other staff members strategically located around the globe.  The company is rapidly expanding to new heights that have already exceeded the goals of the first “90 days” launch.

Check out the new site www.hooplaworldwide.com and keep checking back as it will stay updated with the new and exciting projects that will be impacting retail on a worldwide scale.

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We are digging in our own crates here at Jonathan Hay Publicity — and we found this amazing song you might have missed.  A few years back, Jonathan Hay leaked a song he also titled called “A Divine Intervention at 55th”.  A personal favorite of ours, this song finds Skinny Deville of Nappy Roots matched up with Dave Matthews.

When we first leaked this song, the Dave Matthews fans jumped all over it — people were crazy about it. But, unfortunately, we immediately received an email from The Dave Matthews Band’s record label or management (I don’t exactly remember which designer suit or tie) insisting that we cease promotion on the song, stating that it was “unauthorized.”  I don’t think Dave Matthews personally ever knew we were contacted to remove the song, as he was very cool with Nappy Roots.

Even so, with the help of the internet, the song still managed to get out there but has since been removed from many of the websites and blogs it was featured on.

We feel that good music should be heard. And great music should defy the rules. Bluntly put: we didn’t do anything wrong then…and we aren’t doing anything wrong now!

So go right now to www.hooplaworldwide.com/contact to listen to “A Divine Intervention at 55th”.

Nappy Roots and Dave Matthews Band connected when Nappy opened up for them some years back.  Here is what Skinny Deville told Jonathan Hay about the experience:

“Their set was great and the fans knew damn near every word. For Dave to be as big as he is, he was cool as hell. Laid back and mellow… I thank him for that opportunity. Not many hip-hop acts can say ‘they toured with The Dave Matthews Band’ and rocked it like we did.” (as told to Jonathan Hay)

Contact Jonathan Hay Publicity at 310.402.6949 or email jonhay@gmail.com

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Hoopla Media Group / Treacherous Records released this HOT record that was produced by Komplex called “If You Wanna” by Knoc-turn’al, Cyhi Da Prynce, and K-Young.

Cyhi Da Prynce was signed by Kanye West to his own GOOD Music Label / Def Jam.  Cyhi was featured on Kanye West’s “My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy” album which was certified platinum.  He appeared on the universal acclaimed song with Jay-Z called, “So Appalled.”

Komplex is the in-house producer at Treacherous Records and has risen to notoriety from all this work with Crooked I who is in the super-group Slaughterhouse that was signed by Eminem / Shady Records.

You can download this song for free by clicking here at the HooplaWorldwide.com website!

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Tags: cyhi da prynce, Hoopla Media Group, hoopla worldwide, kanye west, Publicist, Publicity, slaughterhouse

Big Hollis, the multi-platinum producer and label owner, brought on Jonathan Hay Publicity to assist in the Pastor Troy “Still Troy” album, released through Out of Bounds Entertainment / Select-o-Hits.

In his young thirties, Pastor Troy has released more than 20 majorly distributed albums to date.  This prolific, multi-platinum recording artist has hit records with Ludacris, Lil John, David Banner, Ying Yang Twins, E-40, Big Boi of Outkast and many, many more.

Pastor Troy has a lot more music coming out; be on the lookout for Jonathan Hay Publicity to be continually involved!!!

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Tags: Out of Bounds Ent, Pastor Troy, Publicist

Every time Jonathan Hay was in New York, he would stop at this legendary spot on Greenwich Street.  Our publicity company and some of our associates had many showcases here, bringing in some of the top executives in the recording industry.

We are saddened that Don Hill has passed away.  He was a legendary club owner who has left his mark and legacy on the music business, much more than people realize.

Thanks to David Chidekel who introduced us to this vibey street gem almost a decade ago.

Click Here: to read about the passing of Don Hill; gone, but truly never forgotten.

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From 2000 to 2010, Jonathan Hay has worked on projects that have sold over 10 Million Records! It was a 10.10.10 milestone and the closing of a hard-working and ever sacrificing decade.

We here at the company can’t wait to see what Jonathan Hay Publicity has accomplished after this new decade!  If the first part of 2011 is any indication, we are already off to an amazing start!

Stay tuned to JHP World!

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The Lincoln Lawyer, staring Matthew McConaughey hit theaters March 18th — and quickly became one of the top movies in the country.  Not only has this movie been a huge hit at the box office, but the critics everywhere have loved this movie.

Jonathan Hay got to be involved with this project thanks to Big Hollis, for the title track “Lincoln Lawyer.”  Not only did this movie win over the masses, but so did the music, as this album charted at #2 on iTunes soundtracks.

CLICK HERE to read about this acclaimed soundtrack.

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Jonathan Hay got a chance to sit down with one of the hottest artists in hip-hop right now — the amazing emcee from Alabama named Yelawolf.  Yelawolf was recently signed by Eminem with a deal through Shady Records / Interscope.

Thanks to the good people over at Ghetto-Vision, the new powerhouse in entertainment for arranging this…

Contact Jonathan Hay at jonhay@gmail.com

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Tags: Publicist, Shady Records, slaughterhouse, Yelawolf

We here at Jonathan Hay Publicity (JHP) / Hoopla Media Group (HMG) are excited to announce that one of our projects, Sam Sneed, which features Dr. Dre, is featured in the new Source Magazine on newsstands today. Sean “Diddy” Combs is on the cover of this Feb / March 2011 issue. 

The award-winning company, Urbanista Graphix (also a partner with JHP and HMG), created the artwork featured in this top-selling magazine. 

Sam Sneed’s project titled “Street Scholars” features Dr. Dre and is available in all stores worldwide now!

Be sure to pick up your copy of The Source magazine today, available everywhere. 

PS – Speaking of Sean “Diddy” Combs, don’t sleep on the Diddy-Dirty Money “Last Train to Paris” album.  It’s a STELLAR release!!!

Stay tuned to JHP World.

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Jonathan Hay was named on RadarOnline, one of the most-read influential celebrity media outlets in pop-culture. 

CLICK HERE to read this sensational article on Radar!

Stay tuned to JHP World for all the updates on Publicist Jonathan Hay!!!

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Hoopla Media Group is in the studio right now working on several upcoming major projects.  Jonathan Hay took this picture of Chad Kiser (Co-Founder) and Patrick Solomon aka “PT” (Chief Marketing Officer) during one of our recording sessions. 

Hoopla Media Group has partnered up with WIDEawake Entertainment / E1 for worldwide music distribution. 

Be on the lookout for many major (physical and digital) releases in 2011 from Hoopla Media Group. 

Contact Jonathan Hay @ 310.402.6949 to schedule a consultation.

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Hoopla Media Group (Jonathan Hay and Chad Kiser) are currently working on the highly anticapted release “Haven’t You Heard” by the LBC Crew, which is being released on 2.08.11 through Death Row Records/WIDEawake Entertainment/E1. 

 This star-studded album features six songs with Snoop Dogg and other songs that feature Nate Dogg, DJ Pooh, Daz, Soopafly, L.T.Hutton and many more. 

This album, with all the artwork created by Urbanista Graphix, will be available worldwide on Feb 8th. 

Stay tuned to JHP World.

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Hoopla Media Group is currently working on two projects by DJ Drama.  Not only is DJ Drama an icon in the hip-hop community and the official DJ to mega-star, T.I, he is also internationally known for his critically-acclaimed “Gangsta Grillz” releases.

The two DJ Drama releases that Hoopla Media Group is involved with, are “Independently Major II” by recording artist J-Rich (which features Gucci Mane, Young Money’s Short Dawg and many others) and ”I Want In” by an explosive artist named Product. Product also has a hit single out right now (through Hoopla/LRT) called “Detroit 187″ that features Obie Trice from Eminem / Shady Records fame. 

Stay tuned to JHP World for all the updates on our thriving Hoopla Media Group company.  Oh yeah, in case you live under a rock that isn’t exposed to hip-hop that is Akon and DJ Drama pictured above.

We rocking people!!!

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Jonathan Hay is named on SOHH for a controversial publicity campaign that has captured millions.  Click here to read the full statement on SOHH, one of the most powerful and prestigious urban media outlets in the world.

Contact Jonathan Hay at jonhay@gmail.com

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Jonathan Hay Publicity got to work on the movie “Mr. Immortailty: The Life and Times of Twista” which was released 1.11.11 through EMI Label Group.  This movie featured Ne-Yo, The Dream, Jeremih, Ron Artest, Big Boi, Scott Storch and many more. 

Twista is a legendary artist from Chicago and has sold over 5 Million records to date and has worked with such mega-stars as Jay-Z, Kanye West, R. Kelly, Jamie Foxx, Mariah Carey, Akon, Lil Wayne and many more. 

Currently, Twista has a hit single out with Chris Brown called “Make A Movie” which hit #6 on the Billboard Charts. 

“Mr. Immortailty: The Life and Times of Twista” is available now and in-stores worldwide. 

Jonathan Hay is credited in the film with both publicity and marketing.

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Tags: Big Boi, Jeremih, Ne-Yo, Publicist, Publicity, Ron Artest, Scott Storch, Twista

People who are familiar with Jonathan Hay Publicity most likely are aware of our work history with super-producer Teddy Riley throughout the years.  We here at JHP are so proud and honored to be apart of his special and historical release “Michael”, the posthumous release from Michael Jackson. 

This album was released on Dec 10th 2010 through Epic / Sony Music and sold millions-upon-millions of records all over the world.  This album features Akon, 50 Cent, Lenny Kravitz and more. It is an absolute triumph!  Teddy Riley calls this album “a masterpiece.”  

It’s a great honor to even be affiliated with some of the people and projects we are here at Jonathan Hay Publicity / Hoopla Media Group LLC. 

It’s quite the dream…

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Hoopla Media Group released the exclusive video “The Eulogy” from I-20 presented by Ludacris.  We got this video on WorldStar, and we even had Ludacris tweet about it to his million plus followers. 

Click here to watch Ludacris Presents: “The Eulogy” by I-20 on WorldStarHiphop that had over 120,000 views (and counting) — and make sure you check our “Hoopla Meda Group” credit at the link. 

Nobody can say that Hoopla Media Group hasn’t arrived.  Just take a look at what we are doing and the major moves that are being made.  It’s a blessing to be assoicated with anything Ludacris. 

Shot out to our dedicated team-members for making this Hoopla thing explode!!!!

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The mammoth retail chain known as Best Buy has been ranked in both Forbes and Fortune as one of the top companies in the world (not too mention that it had a staggering revenue of $49.694 Billion US in 2010) 

Jonathan Hay Publicity has had a magnitude of successful releases through Best Buy and has worked with Best Buy on all levels such as retail placment, advertising, marketing, publicity, the Sunday Circular, etc. We have been involved with all the many different steps that coincide with a release through this top-retailer. 

If you have an upcoming release and you are hoping to get your product released through Best Buy, contact Jonathan Hay Publicity to discuss the in-and-outs of dealing with such a massive retail chain and how best to maximize your product in the marketplace. 

Contact Jonathan Hay Publicity at 310.402.6949 or email jonhay@gmail.com

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Jonathan Hay Publicity in conjunction with Real Talk Entertainment put together a remix contest for the Young Buck single “Ya Better Know It” off the Billboard topping street-album “The Rehab.”  We received countless submissions all over the world — and today we have announced our winner.  (Drum-roll) … The winner is Tracy Tyler!!!!!!! 

CLICK HERE to hear the winning song!!!

Stay tuned to JHP World for more contests!

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Jonathan Hay Publicity has been working with the upcoming film, “Mr. Immortaility: The Life and Times of Twista” — which is being released through EMI Label Group in January of 2011.  Twista’s new album “The Perfect Storm” just charted at #4 on the Billboard Rap Charts!!!

Working with one of the top rap artists in the world is such an honor for JHP!

Stay tuned to JHP World for more info on the upcoming movie…

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In the month of November, super-producer Focus… (a Jonathan Hay Publicity client) has been featured on back-to-back episodes of the hit TV show “The Real Housewives of Atlanta.”  This is one of the most popular TV shows today and we here at JHP are so proud of Focus… and all his MANY accomplishments.

If you want to schedule something with Focus… please email Jonathan Hay at jonhay@gmail.com for more information.

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Jonathan Hay Publicity came up with the Young Buck contest concept for Real Talk Entertainment — the record label that has released music from some of your favorite artists and right now they are giving every reader this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for you to be heard by the masses.

Here is the deal: Real Talk Entertainment just released Young Buck’s street album “The Rehab” last month, which hit the Billboard like a bullet and ricocheted to the #6 spot on the Billboard Rap Charts.
Now you can be a part of something that could impact you and your career. If you are an aspiring producer, or even a producer with major credits, this is an open opportunity for you to produce the official remix to Young Buck’s newest single from “The Rehab” called “Ya Better Know It”, executive produced by Derrick “Sac” Johnson.

This is a chance to be heard and to quickly build your portfolio and music credit resume. Your winning song will be released by Real Talk Entertainment, the same label that has put out a diverse group of Gold and Platinum artists ranging from Freeway, Bizzy Bone, AZ, Outlawz, Lil Scrappy, Devin the Dude, Pastor Troy, 8Ball & MJG, Sheek Louch, Lil Flip, Case and many more.

To enter, simply click the link below to download the official Young Buck “Ya Better Know It” acapella. Create your track around the acapella and email your final song to jonhay@gmail.com. Be sure to include your information in the email as well as “Real Talk Entertainment Contest” in the email subject line.

TO DOWNLOAD: RIGHT CLICK AND “SAVE AS”

Young Buck – Ya Betta Know It Contest

We will listen to every submission that comes in. We will be accepting entries from October 7, 2010 – October 28, 2010 at midnight PST. It’s that simple.

A lot of producers are looking for that one shot and this could very well be it. If you clicked on this page, then you are at the right place at the right time. The winning producer will be handpicked from this open contest by Jonathan Hay Publicity and Real Talk Entertainment. It’s time to get discovered and be heard!

For this contest we have received a staggering amount of entries from Russia!  Special thanks to InDaRnB — one of the hottest media outlets in Russia!!!

CLICK HERE to read our announcement and support from Russia!

Also the UK contest entries have come in real strong thanks to UK’s #1 hip-hop site (Hip-HopKings)!

CLICK HERE to read our announcement and support from the UK!

Jonathan Hay Publicity is truly worldwide!!!

Stay Tuned to JHP World!!!

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Exciting News!!! One of Hoopla Media Group’s (Jonathan Hay & Chad Kiser) clients, Sir Jinx produced a track on Ice Cube’s new hit album “I Am The West.”  The song is called “Life in California” and it also features WC and another Hoopla Media affiliate Jayo Felony.  We are excited for Sir Jinx – as this Ice Cube placement has been a long time coming and a collaboration the fans have been wanting for many years… 

On a side note, over the last two years, Hoopla Media Group has been placing Sir Jinx on many major urban media outlets – in magazines, newspapers and online! 

Recentley, Sir Jinx has been in the studio with Dr. Dre working on “Detox.” 

This album “I Am The West” by Ice Cube came in at #10 on the Billboard Rap Charts!!!

Stay tuned to JHP World!!!

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Jonathan Hay Publicity has been working on the Big Pun project for the last two years — and just this week (09.28.2010) we released the “Special Collector’s Edition” which includes a lot of unreleased footage from today’s top superstars and some added bonus features.  This DVD was distributed through EMI Label Group and is available in all-stores…

Jonathan Hay arranged the special feature on SOHH with Vlad Yudin (director) called “5 Reasons to Buy My DVD” that you can read by clicking here

For more information, contact Jonathan Hay at 310.402.6949 or email jonhay@gmail.com

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Tags: Big Pun, EMI Label Group, Publicist, SOHH, Special Collector's Edition, Special Edition

Jonathan Hay Publicity is an infrastructure centered around the strong relationships that are built with our dedicated partners who make up this successful and ever-expanding company.

You can count on us to: Fight for your career! Enforce media training! Give power to your brand! Strengthen your visibility! Protect your public image! Spin out headline news! Combat with creative media! Save the day with damage control!

“With great power comes great responsibility. This is our gift, our curse.

Who are we? We are JHP.”

jhp@jhpworld.com

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Real Talk Entertainment brought Jonathan Hay Publicity on board for the Devin the Dude project — the upcoming street album called “Gotta Be Me” which will be in all stores on November 2, 2010.  Devin the Dude has sold over 1,000,000 records to date and just earlier this year went out to work with Dr Dre on “Detox” — the most highly anticipated rap album in history. 

Jonathan Hay Publicity just started the first single campain for ”Jus Coolin” produced by Big Hollis and the song has been featured on just about every major hip-hop site in the country and over 500 sites worldwide. 

The album came in at #45 on the Billboard R&B and Hip-Hop Charts.

You can see some of many the press links after the jump by clicking on continue reading below…

Continue reading ‘Devin The Dude – Gotta Be Me – Jonathan Hay Publicity (Real Talk Entertainment)’

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Jonathan Hay Publicity is working with Real Talk Entertainment on the upcoming release “From the Bottom 2 the Top”  by the legendary duo 8Ball & MJG through Real Talk Entertainment.  This album will be in all-stores on October 5th. 

 8Ball & MJG have sold millions of records worldwide and are immortalized in the hip-hop community.  Jonathan Hay Publicity is honored to be part of this project. 

This album just came in at #48 on the Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Charts!!!

CLICK HERE: to read the official press release for 8Ball & MJG by Jonathan Hay on Yo Raps!

We hit a home-run with the publicity campaign for “Lay it Down 2″ the first single from the album.  This song has been featured on just about every hip-hop site in the world with over 500 media placements.  You can see some of the placements after the jump by clicking on continue reading below

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Tags: 8 Ball, 8Ball & MJG, MJG, Publicist, Publicity

Jonathan Hay Publicity has been involved with the film “Last Day of Summer” now for two-years, and we are so proud to announce about our two successful premieres in both New York City on September 17th at AMC Empire 25 – and in Los Angeles on September 22nd at Harmony Gold Theatre in Hollywood. 

Our award-winning movie has been winning over major critics and fans alike  — and right now we are gearing up for our October 26th worldwide DVD release. 

CLICK HERE to read the article on E! from our LA premiere!!!

Last Day of Summer stars Nikki Reed, DJ Qualls and William Sadler. 

Contact Jonathan Hay Publicity at jonhay@gmail.com or 310.402.6949

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Tags: DVD, E!, E! Online, Entertainment Tonight, Harmony Gold Theatre

We have wonderful friends over at HiphopDX (part of the Complex Media Network) who constantly look out for us here at Jonathan Hay Publicity and Hoopla Media Group.

Here is some of the exclusive news placements we’ve given to Hiphopdx over the last few months…

CLICK HERE – for more news on EMI Label Group Documentary

CLICK HERE – for the annoucement on contest

CLICK HERE – for the announcement on Death Row Records exclusive merchandise

CLICK HERE – for the first annoucement on “Gotta Be Me”

CLICK HERE – for exclusive details on “The Rehab”

CLICK HERE – for exclusive open video shoot

CLICK HERE – for exclusive Twista / EMI Label Group Documentary

CLICK HERE – for exclusive interview on Kentucky Fried Music

CLICK HERE – for exclusive album artwork and info

CLICK HERE – for exclusive news on Mobb Boss

Hiphopdx is one of the very top urban news outlets in the world and we very honored for the support!!!

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Jonathan Hay Publicity has been working with Real Talk Entertainment on the new release of the Young Buck street album “The Rehab” which just came out to all stores.  We are excited to announce that we charted on Billboard and have one of the top albums in the country!!! 

We charted on the Billboard Rap Charts at #6, The Billboard Independent Charts at #6 and the Billboard R&B / Hip-Hop Charts at #12…

Contact Jonathan Hay Publicity at 310.402.6949 or email jonhay@gmail.com

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Jonathan Hay Publicity is doing some upcoming work with VH1 and Eleven 11 Media.  Stay tuned to JHP World…

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Chad Kiser and Jonathan Hay are named in the new issue of Hip Hop Weekly on newsstands now.  This special edition of the magazine is the “Fallen Legends Tribute” and will remain on newsstands until February 2011.  The magazine covers celebrity news, music, film, TV, fashion and sports from the perspective of tens of millions of young Americans who identify with hip hop culture. Hip Hop Weekly, published every two weeks, is available at major chain stores nationally.

We are named in the magazine section with MC Breed who passed away right at the time we were working with him.  Chad Kiser and Jonathan Hay Publicity of Hoopla Media Group were also named on TMZ, MTV and countless other media outlets involving MC Breed. 

Pick up a copy of Hip Hop Weekly today!!!

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Tags: Hip Hop Weekly, Hiphopweekly, Magazine, Publicity

Jonathan Hay Publicity has a new placement on Ballerstatus – which is part of VIBE family network.  This media placement is about the upcoming Twista biopic that we are working on that is coming out in November through EMI Label Group. 

CLICK HERE to read the article. 

We have a lot of exciting things happening with this new Twista project so stay tuned!!!

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Tags: BallerStatus, Publicity, vibe

Jonathan Hay Publicity gave WorldStarHipHop the exclusive to the new Young Buck single “When The Rain Stops” which received over 330,000 views.  WorldStarHiphop is the #1 video site in the world. 

CLICK HERE to watch the video….

Contact Jonathan Hay Publicity by email at jonhay@gmail.com or call 310.402.6949

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Hoopla Media Group has partnered up with Treacherous Records to release some high-profile rap projects — with the first release of the venture being Dr. Dre protegé Knoc-turn’al.  This eagerly awaited Knoc-turn’al album “Knoc’s Ville” will be released this year with guest appearances from Crooked I, Jayo Felony, Yukmouth, MC Eiht and James Elizabeth.  Knoc-turn’al is internationally known from his work with Dr. Dre, Kanye West, Snoop Dogg, Missy Elliot, Scott Storch and many more. 

After the Knoc-turn’al release, the Hoopla Media Group / Treacherous Records partnership will follow-up with the One-2 double album release that features two Slaughterhouse members -Crooked I and Royce da 5’9, Kobe (from Eminem’s new chart topping album “The Recovery”), K-Young and many more. 

Mickey of Treacherous Records was quoted as saying, “The Treacherous Records-Hoopla Media Group partnership began with Knoc-turn’al and “Knoc’s Ville”, but it doesn’t end there, as we will partner up once again for One-2 and his forthcoming “History/Destiny double EP.”

Crooked I is Senior Vice President of Treacherous Records. 

For more information on Hoopla Media Group/Treacherous Records contact Jonathan Hay at jonhay@gmail.com or call 310.402.6949

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Jonathan Hay Publicity/Hoopla Media Group have been brought on board by Real Talk Entertainment for publicity for the upcoming street album “The Rehab” by Young Buck which will be released worldwide on September 7th.

Here is a little backstory on Young Buck:

Young Buck has sold over five million records worldwide as he took the world by storm by first appearing on 50 Cent’s “Get Rich or Die Tryin” debut album, which sold over ten million copies.  Since then, Young Buck has released two solo albums himself, “Straight Outta Cashville” which has sold over two-million records worldwide and “Buck the World”, which debuted at #1 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums Chart and #3 on The Billboard 200 with sales of 143,000 the first week.

Young Buck has appeared on both G-Unit releases “Beg for Mercy” and “T.O.S: Terminate on Sight.”  In addition to “Get Rich or Die Tryin” – Young Buck has appeared on 50 Cent’s chart-topping, record-breaking album “The Massacre” which sold a million copies in the first four days of its release, and he also appeared on “Curtis” which sold 691,000 in its first week.

Check out our first leak — the controversial single titled ”Hood Documentary” by clicking here. This leak campaign has been a major success and has been picked up by XXL Mag, Ozone Mag, Allhiphop, HipHopDx, Yo Raps! and over 750 more websites and blogs all across the world!!!  It’s estimated that we easily got over 1,000,000 plays combined for this song. 

For press materials, interview requests, and/or more information, contact Jonathan Hay at jonhay@gmail.com or 310.402.6949

Stay tuned to JHP World.

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Tags: 50 Cent, 50 cent beef, Buck the World, cashville, g unit, Publicist, Straight Outta Cashville, the rehab, young buck, young buck publicity

SOHH is one of the most popular urban sites in the world.  Rolling Stone Magazine writer Mark Binelli called SOHH the “best overall hip-hop site.”  SOHH just mentioned Jonathan Hay on the homepage of their world-famous website. 

Jonathan Hay is working with on the upcoming film with Twista and Vlad Yudin, which will be released through EMI Label. 

Click Here to see the SOHH story. 

Stay Tuned to JHP World.

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Jonathan Hay Publicity is working with the upcoming Twista movie directed by Vlad Yudin. This new Twista biopic is a compelling story of a charismatic emcee from Chicago, on the verge of releasing his long awaited and highly anticipated new album on EMI/Capitol Records, which is the follow up to last years #1 Billboard Rap Album (#8 overall).

This film has appearances from Ne-Yo, The Dream, Jeremih and more — and it is being released through EMI Label.

Read the full overview of the upcoming Twista film by clicking here.

We just got this film two media placements on Hiphopdx and The Boombox. 

Check below:

Click to read on HiphopDX

Click to read on The Boom Box

Our good friends at Allhiphop just reported about the upcoming news on Twista’s new album coming in October through Capital Records — and our Twista movie coming in November through EMI Label.  You read that by clicking here.

Stay tuned to JHP World with all the exciting news for this upcoming film…

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Jonathan Hay Publicity is proud to announce our newest client, national best-selling author and speaker, Joy Deja King. King is known for her young, hip and sexy novels, including her mega-popular Bitch series. More news to come.

Her project is breaking fast, as we just headlines on one of the biggest urban gossip sites in the world – - MediaTakeOut.  Click Here for news on MediaTakeOut

In a recent interview by our very own Raina Webber, King admits that the characters in her book Hooker to Housewife were based around Kim Porter and Sean “P. Diddy” Combs, going on to explain, “of course, I changed a lot of things but people thought she had it so good being with him. Oh, please, she was constantly playing herself! But at the same time, Puff knew what type of chick she was, so he got what he deserved.”

Read the article on HipHopRuckus by clicking the link below:

Kim Porter Attempted Fake Suicide to Trick P. Diddy Into Marriage, Says Author

With ties all throughout the Hip-Hop and urban entertainment world, King brilliantly laces bits and pieces of her life within every book, strategically making you wonder which details are facts and which are fiction, and who she could be talking about.

To read all the inside dirt on Diddy, pick up a copy of Joy Deja King’s Dirty Little Secrets (paying special attention to the character named “T-Roc”)

Also pick up a copy of King’s most recent novel, Trife Life to Lavish: Part 2, available on Amazon and everywhere books are sold.

For more info on Joy Deja King, visit www.joykingonline.com or contact Jonathan Hay at 310.402.6949, or email jonhay@gmail.com

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Tags: Deja, JHP, Jonathan Hay, Joy King, Kim Porter, MediaTakeOut, Publicist, Publicity, Puffy

Big news for the project that Jonathan Hay Publicity has been workin on for over a year!!!  The official movie trailer for Vlad Yudin’s upcoming film ‘Last Day of Summer‘ premiered this week on MTV.

Check Out the Official ‘Last Day of Summer’ Movie Trailer Now Playing on MTV

Nikki Reed EXCLUSIVE! ‘Eclipse’ Star Gets Kidnapped In ‘Last Day Of Summer’ Trailer

‘Last Day of Summer‘ is a dark comedy that stars DJ Qualls (who stars on TNT’s new hit TV show ‘Memphis Beat‘), Nikki Reed who plays Rosalie Hale in ‘The Twilight Saga’ movies and William Sadler. The movie is slated to be released late 2010.  Stay tuned to JHP World…

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Jonathan Hay Publicity has been working the single “Nice Day” by G Fresh feat Lil Chuckee of Young Money Entertainment and Travis Porter. G Fresh is a, young multifaceted artist who has produced for B.o.B, Gucci Mane, Shawty Lo, and others. G Fresh shows that he more than a producer and he is indeed a bona fied artist with mainstream, cross-over appeal.

Lil Chuckee is signed to Young Money Entertainment, the record label started by Lil Wayne and home of today’s most popular artists such as Drake and Nicki Minaj among many others. Travis Porter is a bubbling group out of Atlanta, GA who is the middle of a serious bidding war with a rumored seven figures already on the table.

The single to the video, directed by McKinley Presents has already been featured on WorldStarHiphop, OnSmash, and many other top urban media outlets and is spreading rapidly.

Be on the lookout for the rising single to released both in both audio and video formats through Hoopla/LRT/Universal Music Group.

Watch the Video on WorldStarHipHop!

Stay tuned to JHP World!!!

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Jonathan Hay Publicity is working on a movie project involving Twista – the famous rapper who has topped the Billboard Charts and has sold millions upon millions of records worldwide

Astoundingly, Twista has been in the game professionally for over 18 years and has recorded hits with Kanye West, Ludacris, Jamie Foxx, R. Kelly, Trey Songz, Mariah Carey, T-Pain, Pharrell, Akon, Lil John, Lil Wayne, Trick Daddy, and many more.  Twista is truly a legendary artist!

As for this movie… all I can say is – - they are on location.  We got a exclusive news announcement coming soon through our good friends in the media!!!  All the official details will be announced then… 

Stay tuned to JHP World for more info on this exciting movie project with TWISTA.

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June 15th – Two albums are available today that Jonathan Hay Publicity has been involved in – and both of these releases are in all retail stores right now all across the world!!! 

Nappy Roots – The Pursuit of Nappyness

Nappy Roots, who have sold over 5 million records and counting is back with The Pursuit of Nappyness. The Grammy-nominated group is here with the new release of their forth studio album, titled The Pursuit of Nappyness. 

The Pursuit of Nappyness is the follow-up to their critically-acclaimed, top-ten Billboard charting 2008 release, The Humdinger.

Pick up your copy today or order online from one of our favorite music retailers FYE.

UPDATE: Click here to read the new Nappy Roots article/interview on The Boom Box/AOL (One of the top media outlets in the world).

CLICK TO GET THE BRAND NEW NAPPY ROOTS TODAY

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Crooked I – Hood Star

Death Row Records has just released the debut album Hood Star by Crooked I.  This album features Too-Short, Ray J, Juvenile, Kurupt, Eastwood, etc — with all the production handled by the multi-platinum Darren Vegas and Big Hutch aka Cold 187um from Above The Law. 

Crooked I is also a part of the super-group Slaughterhouse, which was signed by Eminem to Shady Records.

Make sure you support all the releases from WIDEawake/Death Row Records.

Pick up your copy of Hood Star today or order online from one of our favorite music retailers FYE.

CLICK TO GET CROOKED I TODAY!!!

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Click Here for Pursuit of Nappyness Nappy Roots Review

Click Here for Hood Star Crooked I Review

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Contact Jonathan Hay Publicity at 310.402.6949 (call or text)

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EMI is re-releasing one of our projects Big Pun: The Legacy by Vlad Yudin in September of 2010 as a special collector’s edition, that includes never before seen concert footage and video, as well as cameos from today’s biggest stars.

The Special Collector’s Edition will also include a special Big Pun’s 10th Year Anniversary video segment and further unreleased material not seen on the original version. 

“We have worked very hard on this project and EMI will help to ensure that this film will reach further heights in the mass market.” - Vlad Yudin

This is a huge deal for The Big Pun Estate, Vlad Yudin, The Vladar Company and Jonathan Hay Publicity as EMI is one of the most recognizable companies in the history of the entertainment industry with such legendary artists as Elvis Presley, Frank Sinatra, The Beatles, Pink Floyd, Garth Brooks, Queen, Tina Turner and many more.

To say the least, Jonathan Hay Publicity is in good company…

Big Pun: The Legacy (The Special Collector’s Edtion) will be available everywhere in September of 2010!!!

CLICK HERE TO READ ABOUT THIS ON SOHH!

Stay tuned!

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Hoopla Media Group (Jonathan Hay, Chad Kiser, Justin Melo, etc) is working on a project with Darren Vegas, 40 Glocc, Snoop Dogg, E-40, Too Short, Xzibit, Kurupt, MC Eiht, King Tee, Ras Kass and many other California heavyweights!!!

It doesn’t get any bigger than this for the West Coast!

Welcome to California folks and stay tuned to JHP World for all the upcoming updates on this HUGE project…

Contact Jonathan Hay Publicity at 310.402.6949 (call or text) or email at jonhay@gmail.com

Hoopla Media Group 2010

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Tags: 40 Glocc, Chad Kiser, Darren Vegas, E-40, HMG, Hoopla Media Group, JHP, Jonathan Hay, Justin Melo, King Tee, MC Eiht, Publicist, Publicity, Snoop Dogg, Too Short, Xzibit

Yahoo! reported the following:

“As one of today’s most sought after celebrity publicists, Jonathan Hay appears to be one of the busiest guys in the entertainment industry.

So when he met up with one of today’s most powerful radio stations, Power 106, to interview the station’s music director, E-Man, he knew all of the right questions to ask, which made for a fascinating and informative read on how commercial radio works.

“Let’s just all get along. The perception I get from many people across the country is that ‘west coast’ artists don’t get along with each other…we need to fix that.”  -  E-Man

According to BDS, Power 106 KPWR is the top-ranked Rhythmic formatted radio station in the United States.”

Source: E-Man from Power 106 with Jonathan Hay

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Jonathan Hay Publicity is no stranger with media placements in XXL Magazine and and on www.xxlmag.com 

Here on JHP World, we are excited to announce that XXL Magazine’s Editor Rob Markman contacted Jonathan Hay and Chad Kiser for a new cover story piece on Ice Cube’s classic album “Amerikkka’s Most Wanted.” 

This series of interviews (published both in print and online) with Ice Cube and Sir Jinx and others is featured on the magazine that is on newstands now.

Pick up the new XXL Magazine today!!!

* XXL Magazine is published by Harris Publications. 

Contact (via phone or text) Jonathan Hay Publicity at 310.402.6949

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Tags: Chad Kiser, Hoopla Media Group, Ice Cube, Jonathan Hay, Publicity, Sir Jinx, XXL Magazine

The above are screenshots from the upcoming video interview with Jonathan Hay. This video interview will be broadcasted on Thisis50 and pretty much every other major media outlet that specializes in online video broadcasting.

This Jonathan Hay interview will also be featured on a special upcoming DVD along with other interviewees from red-carpet events and industry parties including 50 Cent, Sean “Puffy” Combs, Russell Simmons, Snoop Dogg, LeBron James, Big V (from Nappy Roots), Ryan Seacrest and many, many more.

NEW UPDATE: THIS VIDEO WILL AIR OCTOBER 19th 2010

Keepin’ it Live! Stay tuned to JHPWorld!!!

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Jonathan Hay and Chad Kiser of Hoopla Media Group were brought on by Wideawake/Death Row Records for publicity on the highly anticipated and the debut solo album from Crooked I titled “Hood Star.” 

READ ABOUT HOOD STAR BY CROOKED I ON HIPHOPDX

Crooked I is one of the most well-known and respected rap artists today and is also part of hip-hop’s supergroup Slaughterhouse.  Slaughterhouse is in negotiations right now with Eminem’s label Shady Records. 

THE MAKING OF HOOD STAR

Hood Star will be out in all stores worldwide on June 15th!  For more information on Death Row Records visit – www.deathrowmusic.com

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As you all know, Jonathan Hay Publicity has been working with the film Last Day of Summer by Vlad Yudin for over a year and a half now.  Right now, Last Day of Summer has generated some serious momentum after our announcement that it was picked up by E1 Entertainment.

Check out the news features on the film on places like Entertainment Tonight, USA Today, Variety and many other major media outlets.

Check the links below:

Click Here: Last Day of Summer on Entertainment Tonight

Click Here: Last Day of Summer on USA Today

Click Here: Last Day of Summer on Cinematical!

Click Here: Last Day of Summer on The Dish Rag by Elizabeth Snead

Click Here: Last Day of Summer on Variety

The Vladar Company and Jonathan Hay Publicity would like to give a special thanks to all the Nikki Reed and Twilight websites all over the world for supporting Last Day of Summer.  We recognize that we would not be where we are at today if it wasn’t for your constant love and support!

Stay tuned to JHP World.  JHP World centers around “everything that’s going on in the world of Jonathan Hay Publicity.”

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Recently, there has been a rumored movie title changed on the upcoming film “Last Day of Summer” starring Nikki Reed (from the record-breaking “Twilight” movie franchise), DJ Qualls and William Sadler.

We are here to clarify that the movie’s title has NOT changed from “Last Day of Summer” in America, Canada, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Islands.

However, the movie is being called “Held Captive” ONLY in all other foreign territory due to an easier translation. (The movie poster shown above is for promotion in those foreign areas only).

This week right here on www.jhpworld.com we will bring you the movie’s official press release!

Click Here for Last Day of Summer on Variety!

Also be on the lookout for the “Last Day of Summer” soundtrack news coming soon!

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Tags: DJ Qualls, Held Captive, Last Day of Summer, Nikki Reed, Twilight, Vlad Yudin, William Sadler

We are proud to announce that Jonathan Hay Publicity was able to assist Chicago, Illinois’ 7th Ward Alderman Sandi Jackson, wife of Jesse Jackson Jr (son of Jesse Jackson).

Jonathan Hay Publicity was involved in the 7th Ward Community Fundraiser/Silent Auction where funds were raised towards the following initiatives:

A. Building After School Arts Programs throughout all of the 7th Ward High Schools for underprivileged youth.
B. 7th Ward Alderman Sandi Jackson’s “Each One, Teach One” voter educational program for young people.
C. 7th Ward Alderman Sandi Jackson’s “Crime Prevention Initiative Program.”

Also, Jonathan Hay Publicity will be featured in an upcoming 7th Ward bi-weekly newsletter that goes out electronically to many constituents (85,000+ strong).

We are so honored to be involved in this event.  Our main goal here at JHP is to truly make a difference in the world.

Contact Jonathan Hay Publicity at jonhay@gmail.com or call 310.402.6949

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Jonathan Hay Publicity has been working with producer Focus for many, many years now.  We are excited to announce that Focus, the multi-platinum producer who was hand-picked by Dr Dre and signed to Aftermath Entertainment for about 7 years, has a new project – - The Avant Garde Project.

When Focus left Aftermath last year, he sent Jonathan Hay a text message with the following message: “the training wheels are finally off.” Now, Focus is ready to stand on his own with his powerful productions, his aFam Entertainment and JHP team – and the release of a new album, The Avant Garde Project.

Before we talk about this new release, let’s refresh your memory with a back story on this super-producer.  Focus has produced for Dr Dre, The Game, Joe, Busta Rhymes, Beyonce, Chino XL, Bishop Lamont, N’SYNC, Jennifer Lopez and many more.

His upcoming release The Avant Garde Project showcases the brilliant artistry in both vocalist and musician.  This album features Phonte of Little Brother and Marsha Ambrosius, but the main focus is on Focus — no pun intended.

On a side note, Focus worked with Dr Dre on “Detox” for about 7 years, so let’s hope at least one of his productions shows up on the most highly anticipated hip-hop albums of all time.

Oh yea, Focus has produced a single on Christian Aguilera’s upcoming new album.

We’re doing BIG things around here at the JHP offices!!!

Click Here: New Exlusive HiphopRuckus Interview with Focus…

For interview and media requests, or for other information on Focus, contact Jonathan Hay at jhp@jhpworld.com or at 310.402.6949

Continue Reading for The Avant Garde Project Official Press Release

Continue reading ‘Focus: The Avant Garde Project (w/Jonathan Hay Publicity)’

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The film “Last Day of Summer” that Jonathan Hay Publicity has been working alongside with The Vladar Company, is an official selection of the 2010 Newport Beach Film Festival. 

Vlad Yudin’s “Last Day of Summer“ stars DJ Qualls, Nikki Reed (from Twilight) and William Sadler.  The screening for Last Day of Summer is April 29th at the Newport Beach Film Festival. 

For more information on this event, go to www.newportbeachfilmfest.com

Exciting Update: There will be a special announcement involving Last Day of Summer at this event!!!! 

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Tags: DJ Qualls, Jonathan Hay, Last Day of Summer, Newport Beach Film Festival, Nikki Reed, Publicist, Twilight, Vlad Yudin

In March of 2010, Jonathan Hay and Chad Kiser of Hoopla Media Group were brought on to work with Death Row Records/WIDEAwake Entertainment for publicity.

“It’s an honor for us to be affiliated with Death Row and its historical catalog with releases from Dr Dre, Snoop Dogg, 2Pac, Kurupt, Danny Boy and Crooked I.” — Jonathan Hay and Chad Kiser (of Hoopla Media Group)

Click Here to read the new article in VIBE Magazine on Death Row Records

For more information on this exciting venture contact - Jonathan Hay at 310.402.6949, or at

jhp@jhpworld.com

More from Jonathan Hay and Chad Kiser

Continue reading ‘Death Row Records/WIDEawake Entertainment with Hoopla Media Group’

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Tags: 2Pac, Chad Kiser, Crooked I, Danny Boy, Death Row Records, Dr. Dre, Hoopla Media Group, JHP WORLD, John Payne, Jonathan Hay, Kurupt, Snoop Dogg, Suge Knight, WIDEawake Ent

It’s official, Jonathan Hay Publicity has gone country.

But come to think of it, having grown up in Kentucky, hasn’t Jonathan Hay always been a little bit country? If you ask him, he’ll wholeheartedly deny it till he’s [bluegrass] in the face, countering with the argument that he “technically grew up in Louisville, which is one of the biggest cities in the U.S.” But it’s true that before the big-time, fast life of multi-media publicity, Jonathan Hay was a Kentucky boy.

So here we are re-visiting our roots with a country music project that will blow your mind like tumbleweed in the wind, through the southern porches and backyards, past your pa’s Ford truck and yonder. (Okay, so we’re not so great at the southern wordplay).

Country music is a huge industry, so why wouldn’t we be here?  Watch out Music Row, we are coming.

So what is this country music project anyway you ask?  I’ll tell you one thing, it’s from the Jesse James (the real Jesse James) family tree.   

Stay tuned…it’s a beautiful thing.

P.S. We got a Grammy producer in the studio as we speak making hit records…yep, we gone country!

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Tags: Beautiful, Country Music, Enterprise Label Group, Jesse James, Julian Williams, Peggi Blu, Ted Perlman, Tesa James, Tesa Ruiz

DJ Greg Street

 With over 5 Million sales and counting, Nappy Roots is back with their upcoming release “The Pursuit of Nappyness” on June 15th 2010 with assistance from a PR campaign by Jonathan Hay Publicity. 

CLICK HERE: NEW NAPPY ROOTS VIDEO “RIDE” ON MTV!!!

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Tags: AOL, Big V, Greg Street, JHP, JHP WORLD, Jonathan Hay, Nappy Roots, Nappy University, Publicist, Publicity, Spinner, Vito Banga, XXL Magazine

“Talk to Me” by Mazur featuring Knoc-turn’al & Sabrina is one of the many new singles coming out through Hoopla Media Group.  Lisa Thomas of LRT Music Group said this about the song,  “This is VERY hot and it is a major HIT for radio play all across… damn good work!”

The West Coast News Network had the following to say, “[The] new single from 20 year old Canadian artist Mazur featuring west coast legend Knoc-turn’al and beautiful songstress, Sabrina titled “Talk to Me”, Mazur delivers us with the perfect combination of a radio and club banger that fans of all genres can listen to and thoroughly enjoy.”

Talk to Me featuring Knoc-turn’al and Sabrina just premiered on Allhiphop which you can check out at the link:

Click Here to listen to Talk to Me on Allhiphop!

This song is rapidly becoming available worldwide through all retail outlets – so if you like what you hear at Allhiphop – - make sure you pick up your own copy!!!

For more information on this single, or for a radio/promo copy – - email: jonhay@gmail.com

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Tags: Hoopla Media Group, Justin Melo, Knoc-turn'al, Lisa Thomas, LRT Music Group, Mazur, Sabrina, Talk to Me

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Jonathan Hay is working on an exciting project with Likeblood and Bobby V aka Bobby Valentino.  This “Money Over Here” project is blowing up quick and impacting worldwide. 

Check out the official video from MTV Jams below:

Stay tuned… 

Contact Jonathan Hay Publicity at 310.402.6949

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Tags: Bobby V, Bobby Valentino, Jonathan Hay Publicist, Jonathan Hay Publicity, LikeBlood, Money Over Here, Publicist

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

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 about their Pursuit of Nappyness.

Click Here for the Nappy Roots interview!

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

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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.

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

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Tags: Cilvaringz, DJ Allah Mathematics, Europe, European Tour, Jonathan Hay, Karl Kani, Killa Bee, Method Man, Ringz & Partners, Street Life, Wu-Tang Clan

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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!

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Tags: Blackstreet, Chauncey Hannibal, Dave Hollister, Don't Leave Me, Jay-Z, Jonathan Hay Publicity, Michael Jackson, New Jack Swing, No Diggity, Teddy Riley, The City is Mine

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).

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Tags: Big Pun, The Lost Files

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.

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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.

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Tags: Buss It Down, Chad Kiser, Gucci Mane, HMG, Hoopla Media Group, Jagged Edge, Jonathan Hay, LRT, Publicity, Universal Music Group, Wingo

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 

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Tags: Audio Stepchild, Chef Raekwon, DJ Atlas Jenkins, JHP WORLD, Jonathan Hay, OB4CL, Only Built 4 Cuban Linx II, Publicity, Purple Tape, Rae, Raekwon, Wu-Tang Clan

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:

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Tags: Hoopla Media Group, JHP WORLD, Jonathan Hay, Jonathan Hay Publicist, Jonathan Hay Publicity, Kristen Stewart, New Moon, Nikki Reed, Publicist, Robert Pattinson, Rosalie Hale, The Vladar Co, Twilight, Vlad Yudin

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.

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Tags: Big Pun, Big Pun Autographed T-Shirt Contest, Big Pun: The Legacy, DVD, Edwin Mejia, Jonathan Hay, The Best of Big Pun, The Vladar Co, The Vladar Company, Vlad Yudin

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)

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Tags: Blood On The Dance Floor, Bruce Swedien, Dangerous, HIStory, Invincible, Jonathan Hay, Jonathan Hay Publicity, Michael Jackson, Producer, Publicist, Teddy Riley, Thriller

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)’

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Tags: Big Pun, Big Pun: The Legacy, Edwin Mejia, Jonathan Hay Publicity, Last Day of Summer, The Vladar Company, Vlad Yudin

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)’

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Tags: Chace Crawford, Dukie, Ellen Barkin, Emma Roberts, Gossip Girls, jermaine crawford, Joel Schumacher, Jonathan Hay, Jonathan Hay Publicity, Kiefer Sutherland, Tasha Smith, the wire, Tristian Wilds, Twelve

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!!!

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Tags: Carolina Panthers, DeAngelo Williams, Jonathan Hay, Jonathan Hay Publicity, Jonathan Stewart, Music Producer, NFL, Oregon University, Publicist, Running Back

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

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Tags: Angelina Jolie, Beyonce, Brad Pitt, David Beckham, Jay-Z, JHP WORLD, Jonathan Hay, Jonathan Hay Publicity, Oprah, Publicist, Rihanna, Will Smith

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

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Tags: 40 Akerz, Bobby Creekwater, Eminem, Fishscales, Jonathan Hay Publicity, Motivation, Nappy Roots, Publicist, Shady Records, Skinny & Scales, Skinny and Scales, Skinny Deville

“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

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Tags: Anthony Hamilton, B Stille, Big V, Down N' Out, Fishscales, Jonathan Hay, Nappy Roots, Publicist, Publicity Stunt, Single, Skinny Deville, The Art of Noise

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

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Tags: Audio Stepchild, Chuck D, DJ Atlas Jenkins, DJ Lord, Eminem, Fear Of A Black Planet, Flavor Flav, Jonathan Hay, Jonathan Hay Publicity, Professor Griff, Public Enemy, Terminator X

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.

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Tags: Blue Star Jets, Executive Air Charter, JHP WORLD, Jonathan Hay Publicity, Private Jet Charter

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 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!

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Tags: Art of Noise, Beyonce, Chris Brown, Drake, Jay-Z, Jonathan Hay, Jonathan Hay Publicity, Publicist, Publicity Stunt, Publicity Stunt: The Art of Noise, Rihanna

Listen to the world famous Ice-T — the legendary rapper and actor as he speaks with Jonathan Hay and Chad Kiser.  You can listen to this controversial broadcast by clicking here.

Also, listen to Ice-T with Jonathan and Chad as he speaks on the Soulja Boy incident by clicking here.

Jonathan Hay Publicity is honored to be associated with an icon such as Ice-T – and be on the lookout for a lot more online!!!

Stay tuned to JHP World.  For more information contact Jonathan Hay at 310.402.6949 or email jonhay@gmail.com

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Tags: Coco, Hoopla Media Group, Ice T, Jonathan Hay, Politics, Publicist, Sleepless Since Seatlle, Soulja Boy

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.

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Tags: Before I Self Destruct, Bogish Boy, Ca$his, Cashis, Detox, Eminem, Jonathan Hay, Publicist, Relapse, Relapse II, Rikianatti, Shady Records

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!

ADD OUR BANNER TO YOUR WEBSITE OR MYSPACE AND YOU COULD WIN A FREE GIFT BAG!!!

CLICK HERE for Details

You name it. we hyped it.

You heard it. we typed it.

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Tags: JHP WORLD, Jonathan Hay Publicity, Merchandise, Publicist, Publicity Stunt: The Art of Noise, The Art of Noise

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

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Tags: Anthony Hamilton, Big Al, Big V, Buffalo Stille, DJ Greg Street, Fishscales, Groove Chambers, Joe Hopp, Jonathan Hay Publicity, Kevin Big Block Freeman, Ron Clutch, Sol Messiah

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’

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Tags: 4th Disciple, Baby Grande, Bronze Nazareth, Cilvaringz, Cilvaringz I, Ghostface Killah, GZA, I, Jonathan Hay, Jonathan Hay Publicity, Masta Killa, Mathematics, Method Man, Morocco, Raekwon, Ringz & Partners Entertainment, Ringz and Partners Entertainment, RPEG, RZA, True Master, U-God, Urbanista Graphix, UVC Comic Books, Wu, Wu Tang, Wu Tang Killa Bee, Wu-Tang Clan

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’

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Tags: DJ Qualls, Ed Mejia, Jonathan Hay, Jonathan Hay Publicity, Last Day of Summer, New Moon, Nikki Reed, Publicist, Robert Pattinson, Twilight, Vlad Yudin, William Sadler

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

Posted in JHP News, Music
Tags: Chad Kiser, DJ, HMG, Hoopla Media Group, Jonathan Hay, LLC, The Core DJ's

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

Posted in JHP News, Music
Tags: Aftermath Entertainment, Andre Young, Author, Death, Dr. Dre, dubcnn, God, Jonathan Hay, Publicist, Publicity, Son, Tragedy

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.

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Tags: Chad Kiser, Dr. Dre, HMG, Hoopla Media Group, Jonathan Hay, Jonathan Hay Publicity, Publicist, Sir Jinx

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…’

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Tags: Aftermath, Bishop Lamont, Chino XL, DJ Khalil, DJ Revolution, Focus, Focus Producer, Jonathan Hay Publicity, Little Brother, Publicist, Raphael Saadiq, Teena Marie

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

Posted in Clients, JHP News, Music
Tags: Big Boi, Chad Kiser, Grand hustle, Hoopla Media Group, I Pledge Allegiance To The Grind II, Jonathan Hay, Jonathan Hay Publicity, Killer Mike, Outkast, Publicist, realtalkny, Vibe Magazine

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.

Posted in Affiliations, Clients, JHP News, Music
Tags: Days of the New, Distillery Music Group, Distinct Music Group, DMG, Gary Meeks, HMG, Hoopla Media Group, Jonathan Hay, Kentucky, Louisville, Publicity, Travis Meeks

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…

Posted in Affiliations, Clients, JHP News
Tags: Aftermath Entertainment, Cilvaringz, Focus, Jonathan Hay, Jonathan Hay Publicity, Publicist, Ringz & Partners, Ringz and Partners Entertainment, RZA, Scratch Magazine, Wu Tang, Wu-Tang Clan

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

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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/InGrooves/Universal Music Group.

This powerhouse merger also includes distribution through Vivendi for all video, movie and DVD releases. Hoopla Media Group has 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.

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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).

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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 at jonhay@gmail.com or call 310.402.6949

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