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MTS Sports Review:
Celtics Slams The Lakers
for 17th NBA title
With Russell and Havlicek sitting courtside, and Red surely lighting
up a victory cigar somewhere, these
Boston Celtics returned to glory
like the great teams before them.
On a new parquet floor below aging championship banners hung in the rafters two decades back, the Celtics won their 17th NBA title and a first
one - at last - for Paul Pierce, Kevin Garnett and Ray Allen, their Big Three for a new generation. Read more...
Hot Video Reviews:
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S.O.T Appears On The Ron Alexander Show..
August 2008 Cover Story
Alicia Keys,
Alicia Keys is young - 27 - talented, sophisticated, beautiful, heavily laden with Grammys and very very busy.
On July 1st Alicia Keys appeared at Summerfest's Marcus Amphitheater as part of her summer tour in support of last year's "As I Am" album. This fall, her third movie, in which she co-stars with Queen Latifah and Jennifer Hudson, is set for release, and there are several more in development.
She recently signed a $25 million endorsement deal with Glaceau's Vitamin Water. This spring she starred in the five-part MTV micro-series "Fresh Takes." She is also a philanthropist on behalf of the Keep a Child Alive foundation which is dedicated to combating the AIDS scourge among African children.
In anticipation of her visit to Summerfest, Keys spoke last week with The Miltown Source Magazine Chief Editor: Johnnie Gee... More about this exclusive interview in next months issue# 30 of the MTS Magazine...
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MTS Black Starz..
Chris Rock2008 Essence Music Festival
By: J. Gee
New Orleans, La. - Kanye West, Chris Rock, Chris Brown, Mary J. Blige, Jill Scott, Morris Day and The Time, and Maze featuring Frankie Beverly are the first acts to be announced to perform
at the 2008 Essence Music Festival,
it was disclosed today by Essence Communications Inc. As the nation's largest annual African-American event celebrating Black music and culture,
the 2008 Essence Music Festival is destined to be the hottest music event
of the summer.
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In Da No#1 MTS™ Indie Music Spotlight: (MADMAN MEZZY)
Article By; J.Gee (MTS Aug, 2009)
Mad Man Mezzy always said he was a star. Now his prophecy will be fulfilled when he releases his hot new album "Live & Direct" this summer 09' The album’s first single is called “It's On Me” and will debut online on MySpace.com stream and ringtones on Mad Man Mezzy's page: www.myspace.com/madmantheassassin
Spice up your summer vacation with new single featuring Pelle Pell, Mad Man Mezzy and the legendary "SPICE 1", Although an official release date for the album has not been confirmed yet, Mad Man Mezzy is currently in the studio, putting the final touches on other featured tracks on the new album, his highly anticipated follow up to his much acclaimed releases in the past, Mad Man Mezzy expects this one to be his best. The Utah MC calls the album “Live And Direct", “This is something brand new, so we don’t want fans to think it's some experimental thing, Mad Man Mezzy has top notch players on the new single like: YUNG TWINN (Jive Records), Pelle Pell, and the legendary "SPICE1". Mad Man Mezzy always said he was a star. Now his prophecy will be fulfilled when he releases hot new album "Live And Direct", this summer 09' As the days creep closer to the arrival of Mad Man Mezzy’s new album, Free At LasLive And Direct, the team at XXtremee promotions has unleashed the hot new single "It's on Me" to radio. After several months and numerous leaks, it is XXtremee Distribution & Promotions great pleasure to finally present you with an official single from the one and only Mad Man Mezzy, "It's On Me".
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About MTS Magazine:
THE MILTOWN SOURCE features the cultures and lifestyles of celebrities, Indie artist music, fashion, new media outlets, video and businesses with an authoritative and informational voice.
The MTS Magazine was established and written by excellent journalists and innovative marketers,
THE MILTOWN SOURCE serves as a resource to a growing, young, vibrant and trend-setting multi-cultural audience. Educating, contributing and keeping the community informed is our
sole objective.
How can I get the MTS Magazine?
Right now our Magazine is currently available online for the
world to view FREE! Contact us if you're interested in ad space or advertisement@ themiltownsource@hotmail.com
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OUR MISSION:
The Miltown Source chronicles the celebrities, sounds, fashion, lifestyle, new media, and
business. With an authoritative voice,The Miltown Source creates trends as much as it records
them.The Miltown Source covers music, educates its readers, and gives back to the community.
The Miltown source serves as a portal to a growing, young, trendsetting, multicultural audience. As excellent journalists and innovative marketers, we are champions of urban music and culture.
CEO PRESIDENT:
As president of The Miltown Source Magazine, G. Connors, is instrumental in the strategic positioning and growth of the company's management, as well as overseeing the advertising,
event marketing, and public relations departments. Prior to joining The Miltown Source as Midwest
Sales Director in 2000, G. Connors worked for the state as a client service executive involved in the development of advertising campaigns and retail advertising strategies in the nursing feilds, GECOM
and GC Media. G. Connors was voted president June 2000. A gifted speaker,
G.Connors is frequently called upon to speak on issues regarding the urban marketplace, and is available to provide commentary on all facets of urban business, and the business of entertainment
and publishing.
EDITOR AND CHIEF:
After 37 years in Entertainment, J. Gee joined The Miltown Source in 2000 as an editorial assistant.
Then after taking a short break in 2001, he returned one year later as style editor. In 2002, J. Gee was appointed managing editor and then editor-in-chief of Blaze.com on-line magazine. J. Gee was named executive editor of The Miltown Source Magazine, and then editor-at-large. J. Gee is currently co-executive producer for Sidetraxx records.
Established and written by excellent journalists and innovative marketers the THE MILTOWN SOURCE serves as a resource to a growing, young, vibrant and trend-setting multi-cultural audience. Educating, contributing and keeping the community informed is our sole objective.
As more and more consumers turn to the Internet each year, advertisers are fast discovering this new medium to be a highly cost-effective means for reaching a vast audience with above average spending habits. From concept, to eye-catching creative, to market analysis The Miltown Source Publishing can help you create campaigns that drive response and exceed goals.
Whether you need a complete online branding campaign, or a compliment to an existing offline campaign, we will reach your potential customer in the right place at the right time and make a lasting impression. Let us put our media marketing expertise to work for you using innovative and creative ideas to help you build long-lasting, profitable relationships with your target audience.
Make sure you visit our homepage at themiltownsourcemagazine.com
For more information about our magazine, click here to contact us!
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About MTS Magazine:
THE MILTOWN SOURCE features the cultures and lifestyles of celebrities, Indie artist music, fashion, new media outlets, video and businesses with an authoritative and informational voice.
The MTS Magazine was established and written by excellent journalists and innovative marketers,
THE MILTOWN SOURCE serves as a resource to a growing, young, vibrant and trend-setting multi-cultural audience. Educating, contributing and keeping the community informed is our
sole objective.
How can I get the MTS Magazine?
Right now our Magazine is currently available online for the
world to view FREE! Contact us if you're interested in ad space or advertisement@ themiltownsource@hotmail.com
Click here to visit the Chi-lites on Myspace
MTS Advertisement
Once you create your own personal band portfolio, you are instantly included in our database. This brings you face to face with the music industry, venues, your fans and the general public. You could become an overnight sensation on STDC, without even waiting overnight! Start gaining the type of exposure you've always dreamed about. Click here to register with us today and join one of the fastest growing music network communities on the Internet.
STDC Digital submits your music to genre-specific radio stations, online music magazines, online music directories, blogs, social networks, podcasts, indie record labels, and other electronic music outlets.
You'll save time & money using our system. We'll save you hundreds of hours tracking down radio stations, music magazines, other music sites - we've already done this work for you! Your music will be delivered directly to their inbox - you save money on postage!
If you work for a Record or Management Company, Entertainment, Promotions or Media Business, the STDC Network is a great source to use to your advantage. Rather than telling artists or third parties to send in Demos or email MP3's through to you, it's free and easy to tell them to upload the tracks on STDC Digital Network. This eliminates all the CD and MP3 backlog in your office, you can visit STDC Digital Network whenever you have any queries or a request, thus leaving you to continue with your other priorities.
Get started today and sign up for a free account, once you sign up, you can contact us about the services that fits your needs, we create the pro-plan you need..
STDC Will design your cards, give you 20 cards, with a STDC Pro Account.
Whether you create and print your music cards at home or have us print them for you each music card generated has its own unique download access code for your fans to redeem the card to download the music from you.
The access code is unique to each music card created, your band, and the number of downloads specified on each card. Fans use this access code to download your material directly from your STDC/Discrevolt page. You can sell the cards for any price you want or give them away for promotional use. The choice is yours,
sign up for a Free account today!
The MTS Community Widget! Check out our new MTS widget,
click "Grab It", copy the code and paste it on your site,
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About The Miltown Source Magazine,
OUR MISSION:
The Miltown Source chronicles the celebrities, sounds, fashion, lifestyle, new media, and
business. With an authoritative voice,The Miltown Source creates trends as much as it records
them.The Miltown Source covers music, educates its readers, and gives back to the community.
The Miltown source serves as a portal to a growing, young, trendsetting, multicultural audience. As excellent journalists and innovative marketers, we are champions of urban music and culture.
CEO PRESIDENT:
As president of The Miltown Source Magazine, G. Connors, is instrumental in the strategic positioning and growth of the company's management, as well as overseeing the advertising,
event marketing, and public relations departments. Prior to joining The Miltown Source as Midwest
Sales Director in 2000, G. Connors worked for the state as a client service executive involved in the development of advertising campaigns and retail advertising strategies in the nursing feilds, GECOM
and GC Media. G. Connors was voted president June 2000. A gifted speaker,
G.Connors is frequently called upon to speak on issues regarding the urban marketplace, and is available to provide commentary on all facets of urban business, and the business of entertainment
and publishing.
EDITOR AND CHIEF:
After 37 years in Entertainment, J. Gee joined The Miltown Source in 2000 as an editorial assistant.
Then after taking a short break in 2001, he returned one year later as style editor. In 2002, J. Gee was appointed managing editor and then editor-in-chief of Blaze.com on-line magazine. J. Gee was named executive editor of The Miltown Source Magazine, and then editor-at-large. J. Gee is currently co-executive producer for Sidetraxx records.
Established and written by excellent journalists and innovative marketers the THE MILTOWN SOURCE serves as a resource to a growing, young, vibrant and trend-setting multi-cultural audience. Educating, contributing and keeping the community informed is our sole objective.
As more and more consumers turn to the Internet each year, advertisers are fast discovering this new medium to be a highly cost-effective means for reaching a vast audience with above average spending habits. From concept, to eye-catching creative, to market analysis The Miltown Source Publishing can help you create campaigns that drive response and exceed goals.
Whether you need a complete online branding campaign, or a compliment to an existing offline campaign, we will reach your potential customer in the right place at the right time and make a lasting impression. Let us put our media marketing expertise to work for you using innovative and creative ideas to help you build long-lasting, profitable relationships with your target audience.
Make sure you visit our homepage at themiltownsourcemagazine.com
For more information about our magazine, click here to contact us!
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MTS June 2008 Exclusive Interviews:
RnB FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES 20th ANNIVERSARY
PIONEER AWARD WINNERS Story By: B. Davis (Soul Patrol)
A very close friend of the MTS Magazine was fortunate enough
to be invited to a very special R&B Foundation press conference
on 4/30/08 in Philadelphia, where the
20th Anniversary Pioneer Awards winners were announced.
- Chaka Khan: Lifetime Achivement Award
- Teena Marie: Individual Artist Award
- Bill Withers: Individual Artist Award
- Sugar Pie DeSanto: Individual Artist Award
- Kool & the Gang: Group Award
- The Whispers: Group Award
- The Funk Brothers: Sideman Award
- Donny Hathaway: Legacy Award
- Al Bell: Leadership Award
This announcement was made today in Philadelphia inside of a media filled ballroom at the Lowes Hotel, by R&B Foundation Executive Director Patricia Alden-Wilson (pictured above). On a personal note, I am quite pleased to make note that several of the award winners this year are also active members of Soul-Patrol. Obviously we will have much more coverage of this on both Soul-Patrol.com and RadioIO.com, the 20th Anniversary of the Pioneer Awards, leading up to and including the awards ceremony itself on September 9, 2008 at the Kimmel Center on Broad Street in Philadelphia.
Visit the R&B Foundation, or Soul Patrol to read more about this story.
The MTS Exclusive Sat Down With "Doc Da Surgeon"
The Exclusive Interview With MTS Chief Editor "J. Gee"
What's the buzz in da South?
"DOC Da Surgeon" with the hot new Single: "Bout Me"
After several attempts of trying to find the hottest 2008 tracks in the South, the MTS Magazine had a chance to sat down with one of the new upcoming artist that has Florida buzzing off his hot music. It was a pleasure meeting such a new pioneer who has such great skills when it comes to his special flows, and the messages in his music, here's how the Exclusive interview with "DOC Da Surgeon" went:
(MTS Q)
Hometown, Age and Music Style?
(DOC) I WAS ORIGINALLY BORN IN THE VIRGIN ISLANDS. AND I CAME TO FLORIDA AROUND 6 OR 7 YRS OLD. IM 27. AND IF I HAD TO CHARACTERIZE MY MUSI STYLE, IT WOULD PROBABLY CALL IT "LIFE MUSIC"
(MTS Q)
How did you get in the music industry?
(DOC) TO BE HONEST WITH YOU I PUT IN A LOT OF E-MAILS, AND A LOT OF CONTACTS.NOT SETTLING FOR JUST ANYTHING...BASICALLY GRINDIN'. THE GAME DONT COME TO YOU, YOU GOTTA GO OUT THERE AND GET IT.
(MTS Q)
Who is your Idol, or what artist is favorite?
(DOC) MY IDOL IS JESUS CHRIST. NEVER PUT YA FAITH IN MAN. MAN WILL ALWAYS FAIL YOU. AS FAR AS AN ARTIST, I DON'T REALLY HAVE A FAVORITE. I HAVE A FEW...DEAD PREZ, MOS DEF, NAS, 2PAC. YOU KNOW, PEOPLE THAT "SPIT" WITH SUBSTANCE..
(MTS Q)
What kind of music style do you have?
(DOC)
I DON'T KNOW IF I HAVE A PARTICULAR STYLE. I CONSIDER MY SELF A VERSATILE MC. IF YOU WANT IT SLOWED DOWN, I CAN SLOW IT DOWN, IF YOU WANT IT FAST, I CAN SPEED IT UP. MUSIC IS LIKE MAKING LOVE TO YA WIFE. YOUR IN IT FOR THE LONG HAUL SO YOU CANT KEEP GIVING HER THAT SAME OL' GRIND. YOU GOTTA CHANGE POSITIONS.LOL
(MTS Q)
How Old Were You When You First Started Rapping?
(DOC) TO BE REAL WITH YOU I WASN'T ONE OF THOSE RAPPERS THATS BEEN RAPPING SINCE I WAS 5 YRS OLD. I MEAN ME AND DA HOMIES USED TO JOKE AROUND AND FREESTYLE INFRONT OF DA HOUSE WHEN WE WAS KIDS BUT I DIDN'T REALLY TAKE IT SERIOUS UNTIL RIGHT AFTER MY FIRST LIL GIRL WAS BORN. I WAS 22 THEN. THE JOB I WAS WORKING WASNT SATISFYING THE LIFE I WANTED TO GIVE HER. SO I FOCUSED ON THIS...ONE OF THE BEST CHOICES I EVER MADE.
(MTS Q)
What side of town did you grow up on?
(DOC) DA BOTTOM OF DA MAP..DA GUNSHINE STATE..FTLAUDERDALE,FL.. DEEP SIDE LAUDERHILL. PEOPLE CALL IT A LOT OF NAMES, I CALL IT HOME..
(MTS Q)
What different stars have you performed with?
(DOC) I'M JUST COMING OUT THE BOX RIGHT NOW AND I HAVENT HAD A CHANCE TO DO A SHOW WITH ANY BIG STARS YET. I AINT GOTTA FAKE WIT YA. IM NOT MAKIN MYSELF LOOK BIGGER THAN I "WILL" BE..LET ME SAY THAT AGAIN, THAN I "WILL" BE! . I DO SHOWS WITH THE LOCAL TALENT IN MY AREA RIGHT NOW. BUT ITS SO MUCH LOVE WE ALREADY FEEL LIKE WE STARS SOMETIMES..SHOUT OUT TO 1WILL,TARRO,CHASE,ARIGINAL,J-BURNA,CREEPA,SIX-ONE,RAGU,T-SOLO,
XTRAORDINAIRE,ADAJOR, JIMMY STARR AND THE WHOLE STAFF AT "DA SPOT"!
(MTS Q)
Who is your favorite Candidate For President?
(DOC) YOU ALREADY KNOW ITS OBAMA.. ALL THE WAY. BUT NOT JUST CAUSE HE'S MAY BE OUR FIRST BLACK PRESIDENT. IT'S BECAUSE I LIKE WHAT HE GOT TO SAY. SOMETIMES WE AS A PEOPLE GET SO CAUGHT UP IN WHAT THE MAJORITY LIKES, THEY DONT TAKE THE TIME TO SEE "WHY" THE MAJORITY LIKES HIM.
(MTS Q)
Where do you see Da Surgeon in the near future?
(DOC) WOW..SKY IS THE LIMIT. I DONT KNOW WHAT GOD GOT EXACTLY IN STORE FOR ME. BUT I KNOW ITS BIG..REAL BIG. MTS READERS, REMEMBER YOU HEARD IT HEAR FIRST. THIS IS THE EXCLUSIVE! EXCLUSIVE! INTERVIEW! YOU WILL BE HEARING FROM ME IN THE NEAR FUTURE.
(MTS Q)
What goals are you setting for your self and your career?
(DOC) MY GOALS ARE HIGH SO MY EXPECTATIONS ARE HIGH. ITS A LOT MESSED UP THINGS GOING ON RIGHT IN OUR OWN BACK YARD AND I INTEND TO USE MY WEALTH TO TRY TO CHANGE OR AT LEAST LEND A HELPING HAND TO IT. IT AINT EASY OUT HERE. I WOULD HAVE LOVED FOR SOMEBODY TO HAVE GIVEN ME A HELPING HAND WHEN I NEEDED IT. I DONT BELIEVE IN "MAKIN IT RAIN" TO MANY KIDS OUT HERE HUNGRY.
(MTS Q)
Whats your favorite Magazines?
(DOC) TO BE REAL WITH YOU. I USUALLY JUST LOOK AT THE PICTURES AND READ THE CAPTIONS..LOL UNLESS I SEE SOMETHING THAT GRABS MY ATTENTION THEN MAYBE ILL READ A FEW PARAGRAPHS. BUT I LIKE OZONE MAGAZINE AND THE SOURCE AND OFCOURSE MTS!
It was such a honor to sat down with DOC, be sure to check out his Myspace page where you can download Ringtones, MP3's, Photo's and more. The MTS will check back with DOC every now and then to see how things are progressing..
How do MTS readers get in touch with "DOC Da Surgeon"?
YOU CAN HIT EM UP AT MYSPACE.COM/SURGERY4REAL FOR BOOKINGS & MEDIA CONTACT: SURGERY4REAL@GMAIL.COM.
Special Thanks From "DOC DA Surgeon"
"APPRECIATE ALL THE LOVE", THE WHOLE MILl-TOWN, NORTH CAROLINA,GA, NY AND OF COURSE, MY HOME STATE FLA GIVES ME.
I TRULY DO APPRECIATE IT-BLESS... DOC Da Surgeon...
J. Gee MTS/DOC Da Surgeon 05/01/08
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