Hip-Hop Artists help former educator spin positive messages through Rap
Music
NEW YORK, June 5 -- MeeWee Entertainment has released a
children's album entitled "MeeWee: Hip-Hop for Kids." MeeWee's music
differentiates itself from other children's hip-hop projects through its
educational platform, already tested extensively in classrooms across the
country.
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"My favorite MeeWee song is 'I Can Be Anything' because it makes me
feel like I can be anything I want when I grow up!" states Andrew, 8 yrs
old, St. Paul's Elementary, Ramsey, NJ.
Due to the enthusiastic response to MeeWee by kids and teachers across
the country, the album's creators are now making MeeWee available for FREE
download to all teachers, camp counselors and dance instructors exclusively
through http://www.meewee.com, which also contains lesson plans and educational
activities.
"MeeWee's objective is to increase children's love of learning by
harnessing the power of hip-hop music in an educational context," says
former teacher Daniel Klein, Co-founder of MeeWee, "Children love to create
and MeeWee encourages them to express themselves."
Educators say they love to bring MeeWee music into their classrooms
because the kids just can't get enough of it. "I find MeeWee music to be
incredibly energetic for our young children and I now consider it an
integral part of our curriculum," says Samara Kaufman, Jumpstart site
manager in Brooklyn, NY.
Veronica Valentino, teacher at Lowell Elementary School in Teaneck NJ,
says "We use the songs in our first grade class and the children's
creativity is sparked. They become songwriters, and write lyrics to the
MeeWee beats."
MeeWee Co-founder Perry Landesberg, Executive Producer of the Lyricist
Lounge CD series and MTV's Lyricist Lounge TV Show has worked on past
projects involving artists such as De La Soul, Black-Eyed Peas, The Roots,
Erykah Badu and Mos Def. He says, "We are very excited about our ability to
provide teachers with uplifting, positive music that helps boost kids' self
esteem and motivation to learn."
The new album, MeeWee: Hip-Hop for Kids features artists like Divinity,
a bassist for Beyonce Knowles; Keith Middleton, of the international hit
musical Stomp; and Michael Viera, AKA 'Baby Power'. "I wish I had MeeWee
music in school when I was growing up. The beats and rhymes are so catchy
and entertaining, you can't stop dancing and singing along," says
multi-platinum selling recording artist Sean Kingston.
MeeWee bridges the gap between urban and children's entertainment
creating music that is cross-cultural and accessible to a wide age range
(grades K through 6). MeeWee's diverse set of lovable characters, such as
Jabari Jones, Flutterby, and Jenny Guitara also enliven the music and help
convey messages to the children such as hope, compassion, and empowerment.
Parents also think MeeWee is a hit. "My kids love MeeWee. It opens up
their channels for creative thought," Jason Shemesh, M.D., father, Tampa,
FL.
The album is available for purchase through online retailers like
iTunes, Amazon and eMusic. For samples of MeeWee music, information about
the MeeWee characters, and MeeWee merchandise visit: http://www.meewee.com.
Editor's note: Download the entire album for review purposes at
meewee.com/MeeWee.zip
Klein & Landesberg available for interview.
Press Contact:
Rachel Fernandes
Rachel@adamklugerpr.com
1-888-304-AKPR
http://www.adamklugerpr.com
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Lost - Holloway Stole His Dads Underwear For Sexy Encounters
LOST hunk JOSH HOLLOWAY used to steal his father's underwear whenever he was on a hot date - because his dad had the most amazing "banana hammocks".
The actor admits his father's pants gave him an air of confidence when he started dating as a teenager.
Holloway recalls, "When I thought I might have an interesting date, I would sneak into my father's room and poach his underwear because he was like Mr Speedo pattern - he had, like, paisleys and some leopard skins (designs) and they were all, like, banana hammocks - really nice.
"For some reason I thought that might be sexy."
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Genre(s):
Reggae
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Indie
Discography:
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Tracks: 5
Flute Deity
Year: 2005
Tracks: 4
Shikhar
Year: 2004
Tracks: 4
Healing Music For Ayurveda
Year: 2003
Tracks: 2
SanGeet Sartaj Vol II
Year: 1990
Tracks: 3
SanGeet Sartaj Vol I
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Genre(s):
Other
Discography:
Nahaufnahme
Year:
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Genre(s):
Pop
Discography:
Nevio
Year: 2007
Tracks: 12
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