NEW YORK, NY – August 5, 2010 – Rapper Etcetera expands his career as he signs a booking agreement with Los Angeles based Premiere Booking Agency. This signing is the first of several upcoming opportunities for the New York based rapper. He is extremely excited to be added to the new roster of Premiere Booking Agency artists like Lil Kim, DeBarge, Joonie, and Andrew DeBarge. For the past three years, Etcetera has released songs such as “Dance Like That”, “Take U There”, “O.M.G. Throw Ya Handz Up”, and “Higher” featuring and produced by Platinum Producer Kwame’.

Etcetera hit the ground running in 2000 with a string of underground hits, placing him as one of the top underground chart toppers, as well as establishing himself as a song writer, not only for his personal projects but for other artist as well. In 2004, his hip-hop rock release “OH NO” landed him the substantial credibility to become a member of the National Recording Academy and placed him in a three category ballot running for a 47th Annual Grammy Award. His 2008 singles “Take U There” and “Dance Like That” catapulted him into the mainstream pop/urban culture.

July 8th, marked the release date for the long awaited Mix CD, “Characters Welcome” hosted by Power 105.1 premiere personality DJ Chuck Dogg out of New York City . Less than three weeks after the release date, the mix CD has already received 6,000 downloads and is growing rapidly. The mix CD spotlights remixed songs like “Back Up” by Beyonce, “Battle Cry” by Shontelle, and unforgettable anthems like “According To You” and “Renegade”. Fans can download the entire mix CD for free at: www.MixTapeFactory.com/CHARACTERS-WELCOME.html .

Etcetera is not only an artist, but a youth activist in the urban community of Brooklyn NY where he spends his time investing and developing the lives of young men and women with athletic talent and abilities. He is determined to help keep one young man or woman in school by sponsoring his or her own skateboard venture. He currently co-sponsors and co-manages athletes in the areas of skateboarding and female basketball. In the future, he plans to coordinate athletes that are admirable competitors, but not well publicized and bring them to the vanguard of their sports division. Etcetera believes that if you develop character, self-esteem, assertiveness and humility, this will make for an exceptional and effective athlete.

For more information about Etcetera please visit: www.myspace.com/etc; or his manager Anthony Donald at Adonald@idolmusicgroup.com

All press inquiries regarding Etcetera should be forwarded to:
Publicist D. Griffin
323.692.2881
deborahmckj@yahoo.com

About Premiere Booking Agency
Premiere Booking Agency books local and major artists. The core of our mission is to bring musicians and Talent Buyers together to perform at major venues, festivals, private parties, colleges and special events. We pride ourselves on placing artist in venues. All of their major booking is by referral only.
For more information, please visit www.premierebookingagency.com .

Nicole Miller Miami will host an exclusive evening to benefit The Florida Heart Research Institute at its Collins Avenue Boutique on Thursday, July 15, 2010 at 7:00pm. Ten percent of the evening’s proceeds will be donated to The Florida Research Institute, an international leader in cardiovascular research and education since 1944 with a strong mission to stop heart disease through research, education and prevention. Guests will also be given the opportunity to place individual donations to benefit the cause.

The evening will begin with a Nicole Miller fashion show, themed as “Clients on the Runway.” The Florida Heart Research and Nicole Miller Miami have each chosen exceptional individuals to model the collection on the runway. These candidates have all made a strong impression by getting involved with charities or their communities.

Sassoon Salon will style the runway hair, and M.A.C. Cosmetics will ensure the makeup is flawless. Appetizing hors d'oeuvres and savory cocktails will be served throughout the evening, all thanks to Bellini Italian Bistro. And as if the fashion show wasn't exciting enough, the evening's program will additionally include a live performance by the talented jazz artist, Nicole Henry.

Guests can also look forward to a raffle featuring an assortment of products and gift certificates.

Nicole Miller is a fashion designer with a modern, ageless aesthetic. Her silhouettes are artfully draped to achieve a unique body consciousness. Her signature is feminine, sexy and refined.

The nonconformist glamour of Miller’s clothes is a favorite of many in Hollywood. Angelina Jolie, Halle Berry, Lauren Hutton, Felicity Huffman and Eva Longoria Parker have recently appeared in her designs. Her work is often show on the covers and in the pages of leading fashion and lifestyle magazines world wide – and in cyber space, Nicole Miller is one of the most visible designer brand names anywhere.

For more information, please visit www.nicolemiller.com.

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