Brooklyn Zu 2008 Summer Tour
Imagine Music presents ODB's Brooklyn Zu live in concert on the 2008 US Tour. The tour will span 53 cities all over the United States. They will be backed live by the Topher Mohr Band. Throughout the tour shows will feature guest appearances by many of their Wu-Tang Clan family members including the RZA, GZA, Masta Killa, Killah Priest, Prodigal Sunn, Shyheim, 60 Second Assassin and many more. Also performing on the bill is Topher Mohr and Nysis.
Brooklyn Zu "Chamber #9, Verse 32" July 1st
The first ever studio album from the Ol' Dirty Bastard's Brooklyn Zu will be released on Imagine Music on July 1st, 2008. The album features the RZA, GZA, Masta Killa, Killah Priest, Prodigal Sunn, Shyheim, 60 Second Assassin, System of a Down, W.Gleamz and more. Production by the RZA, Plaboy-Chi and more.
Raphael Touring Europe
Raphael will begin touring all over Europe in December 2007. He will be performing with the Harlem Gospel Singers & Band. The tour goes through February 2008. The tour will include a total of 52 performances in the following countries: Hungry (1), Chezlovakia (2), Switzerland (3), France (4), Luxemburg (1), Austria (1) and Germany (40).
12 O'Clock records song with George Clinton
Brooklyn Zu and Wu-Killa Bee member, 12 O'Clock, was just in the studio recording a new song with music legend George Clinton. Clinton was the mastermind of the Parliament/Funkadelic collective during the 1970s. In 1981 he began recording solo albums and occasionally performed live with his former bandmates as the P.Funk All-Stars. The Parliament/Funkadelic machine ruled black music during the '70s, capturing over 40 R&B hit singles (including three number ones) and recording three platinum albums.
ODB Ason Unique to debut at Sundance
The documentary film, ODB Ason Unique, directed by Raison Allah for Zu Films will make its debut to the public in January of 2008 at the Sundance Film Festival in Utah. The festival will take place from January 17th to January 27th, 2008. It will be in the Independent Film Competition: Documentary category.
12 O'Clock to feature on GZA album
Brooklyn Zu and Wu-Killa Bee member, 12 O'Clock, recently featured on a track for the upcoming GZA album. The Genius, aka the GZA, was the most cerebral MC in the Wu-Tang Clan, as well as perhaps the most acclaimed. His second solo album, Liquid Swords released in 1995 is hailed as a hip-hop classic and reached the pop Top Ten and falling only one spot short of the top of the R&B charts.
W.Gleamz and Lil' Kano form Group
W.Gleamz and Lil' Kano who have been long time collaboration partners recently formed a group of their own. The two are currently in the studio working on a debut album. Lil' Kano was formerly signed to Epic Records (Sony) and recently inked a solo deal with Koch Records. W.Gleamz grew up under the Wu-Tang umbrella with the Brooklyn Zu. The two are looking to release the group effort by the Fall of 2008.
Buddha Monk inks deal with Universal Records
Buddha Monk of the Brooklyn Zu recently inked a solo deal with Universal Records as he has been overseas touring Europe for the last 10 months. Buddha has previously signed major deals with TVT Records and Elektra Records. In 1998 he released the "Prophecy" on Edeltone Records. In 2006 Buddha Monk dropped 3 long awaited albums, "Prophecy Reloaded", "Zu-Chronicles, Vol.1 :Throwbacks" and "Zu-Chronicles, Vol. 2:Like Father, Like Son" on Duck-Lo/Chambermusik.
Plaboy-Chi tracks with The RZA
Producer Plaboy-Chi recently recorded various tracks with the Brooklyn Zu for their upcoming album in which he and legendary Wu-Tang Clan mastermind The RZA collaborated on some efforts. The RZA, known as the Wu-Tang Clan's chief producer (aka the Abbott, Prince Rakeem, the Rzarector, and Bobby Steels) first surfaced during the early '90s as a member of the rap unit All in Together Now. Since he has built a discography boasting of a "Who's Who" in the music industry working with virtually every top selling artist. He has most recently began scoring films as well.
W.Gleamz featured with The Naked Cowboy
W.Gleamz recorded a track with Universal Records recording artist The Naked Cowboy. The Naked Cowboy has been featured on MTV and numerous feature films and is finishing his solo debut album. The track entitled "Get Naked" featuring W.Gleamz is slated to be the lead single on the up coming release.
12 O'Clock does song with Dead Prez
12 O'Clock is in the studio recording for his upcoming solo album and recently hit the studio to record with Dead Prez. The Florida-based political rap duo Dead Prez consists of Stic.man and M-1, a pair of rappers inspired by revolutionaries from Malcolm X to Public Enemy. They immersed themselves in political and social studies as they forged their own style of hip-hop. They went on to work with Big Punisher on his 1998 album Captial Punishment and released singles like 1998's "Police State with Chairman Omali" and 1999's "It's Bigger Than Hip-Hop." Their debut album, Lets Get Free, was released in early 2000. A two-volume mixtape project- Turn off the radio: The Mixtape, Vol. 1 and Turn off the Radio: The Mixtape, Vol. 2 Get Free or Die Tryin'- followed in 2002 and 2003, boasting tracks and new productions, and their proper studio follow-up, RBG: Revoluntionary But Gangsta, appeared in 2004. Two years later the group collaborated with the three remaining members of the Outlawz for Can't Sell Dope Forever, followed shortly after by Soldier 2 Soldier, a joint recorded between Stic.man and Young Noble.
W.Gleamz to tour with Snoop Dogg, E-40 and Too $hort
W.Gleamz will be opening for a West Coast College Tour with Bay Area rapper Chil Will beginning in January 2007. The tour will be 25 dates at major colleges along the west coast. Snoop Dogg became the embodiment of '90s gangsta rap, blurring the lines between reality and fiction. Introduced to the world through Dr. Dre's The Chronice, Snoop quickly became the most famous star in rap, partially because of his drawled, laconic rhyming and partially because the violence that his lyrics implied seemed real, especially after he was arrested on charges of being a murder accomplice. Since that time Snoop Dogg has gone on to become one of the biggest stars in all of entertainment. Throughout the '90s and into the next decade, E-40 led a generation of Cali Bay Area rappers and attracted a large cult following of listeners that spread from the West Coast to the South. His uncanny rhyme delivery set him apart from the mainstream, as he coined his own lexicon of street-speak and experimented with overdubbed vocals. The veteran shows no signs of retiring and has already released over 11 studio albums.
DJ Vlad presents "Mr. Made In New York"
Known throughout the world as one of the best Hip-Hop DJs, DJ Vlad is hosting the first official W.Gleamz mixtape. Vlad has been named a "Top 10 DJ of 2004" by MTV, received "Mixtape of the Year" honors from both XXL Magazine as well as VIBE Magazine, and countless other awards. "Mr. Made in New York" is a compilation of original songs as well as freestyles of W.Gleamz. 2 songs on the album feature the late Don Poppo in remembrance of W.Gleamz's fallen brother.
ODB Memorial Birthday Party hosted by The Brooklyn Zu and The Wu-Tang Clan
November 15, 2006 The Brooklyn Zu and The Wu-Tang Clan present a night in memory of the late Ol' Dirty Bastard. The night will feature live perfomances from The Brooklyn Zu, Method Man, Ghostface Killah, Inspectah Deck, Killah Preist, Shyheim and others. It will be at The Canal Room in New York, NY.
W.Gleamz to appear on Coalition Soundtrack
W.Gleamz will be appearing on the original soundtrack to the film Coalition starring Raekwon (Wu-Tang Clan), Frank Vincent (Sopranos, Goodfellas, Casino), Chuck Zito (Oz) and more. A number of original songs from Raekwon will also appear in the soundtrack. Gleamz song, "Make It Out", produced by Mickey Garcia will be appearing on the soundtrack to be released on Micmac Records/Sony Red.
12 O'Clock in the Studio with Killah Preist
12 O'Clock is in the studio recording for his solo album and recently recorded a song with Killah Preist, Chi-King and Dyrect. Killah Preist is a tangential associate of the Wu-Tang Clan. The Brooklyn native made his first recorded appearances on various artist solo projects. His contributions became legendary and paved the way for the release of his acclaimed debut album, Heavy Metal, in the spring of 1998. It received excellent reviews upon release and was a respectable commerical success, debuting at number 24 on the pop charts. Preist issued his second album, View From Masada, in the spring of 2000, further bolstering his status as one of the most compelling solo artists in the Wu-Tang stable.
W.Gleamz working on Civil War 2
W.Gleamz is working on his second full album/mixtape in the Civil War series with Civil War 2. Again joined by New Orleans native, Lil' Kano, Gleamz also teams with Tampa, Florida group Raw Dawgs. The different sounds and styles with the members of the group and Gleamz mesh together the Northern and Southern sounds. A majority of the tracks are produced by up and coming producer, Frank So. Houston Texas' own Pyro joined in for some of the production on the effort as well. In addition to Raw Dawgz and Lil' Kano, Gleamz is joined by Nashville, Tennessee's K-Nyne. Various other artists are slated to appear as well.
W.Gleamz and Lil' Kano to release Civil War Mixtape
W.Gleamz and Lil' Kano, who will be releasing his solo album under Houston mainstay Big Pokey's, Yellowstone Records, through Koch Records in early 2007, will be collaborating on an entire mixtape project for the streets in both New York City and Houston, TX.
Playground Management Site Re-Launch
Playground Management re-launches its website with new updates and a new look.
Buddha Monk Does Show With KRS-One
Brooklyn Zu Warrior, Buddha Monk just completed a show in Europe with Bronx, New York Legend KRS-One. The two performed numerous songs while sharing the stage. KRS-One was the leader of Boogie Down Productions, one of the most influential hardcore hip-hop outfits of the '80s. At the height of his career, roughly 1987-1990, KRS-One was known for his furiously political and socially conscious raps, which is the source of his nickname, "The Teacher."
Paramount to do Documentary on Life of ODB
Paramount is in production on a documentary film on the life of the Brooklyn Zu founder, Ol' Dirty Bastard. The film will include exclusive interviews with all members of the BKZ as well as superstars from all over the industry. The film has no release date as yet.
Budhha Monk on Overseas Tour
Budhha Monk from the Brooklyn Zu is doing a Spring Tour with over 20 dates throughout Switzerland, France, Italy and Japan.
W. Gleamz Performing at University of Illinois
W. Gleamz will be a guest performer with Raphael at the University of Illinois opening for Atlantic Records recording artist Twista. Twista made his recording debut on "Po Pimp," a platinum single by his fellow Windy City rappers Do or Die. Following "Po Pimp," Twista signed with Big Beat/Atlantic and released his debut, Adrenaline Rush, in the summer of 1997. Mobstability followed a year later, and in 1999 Twista returned with Legit Ballin'. In fall 2002, Twista hooked up with Ludacris, Jay-Z, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony and other rap moguls for the recording of his third album. Kamikaze came out at the beginning of 2004 and promptly hit the Billboard 200, riding the impetus of his #1 hit single "Slow Jamz." In 2005 he returned with the album The Day After and the hit single "Girl Tonite" with Trey Songz. Two years later Adrenaline Rush 2007 appeared.
Brooklyn Zu, “Zu’s Comin’ For You” to the Street
Brooklyn Zu has began taking its first record back to the streets as “Zu’s Comin’ For You” is popping up in several mixtapes and radio shows all over the country.
W. Gleamz Wrapping Up Solo Debut
W. Gleamz is in the studio putting the final touches on his debut album, The Spirit of New York. He has tracked over 50 songs and will be making the final selections very soon.
New Freestyles Added to Gleamz Site
New freestyles have been uploaded to the official Willy Gleamz site. Go check them out and hear The New One for yourself.
Playground Management Teams With J Entertainment
Playground Management has teamed with J Entertainment as they begin the initial stages of working Willy Gleamz back to the mixtape scene. J Entertainment specializes in artist promotion and has worked with various DJs for over a decade.
Brooklyn Zu Back In The Studio
The Brooklyn Zu will be back in the studio this fall to record its first studio album in over eight years as a cohesive group. It will feature all Zu members as well as many guest appearances.
Willy Gleamz Official Website Launched
Willy Gleamz’s official website has been launched and gives hip-hop fans a inside look at The New One as well as a chance to hear exclusive songs as freestyles as he records them.
W. Gleamz To Appear On Lil’ Kano’s New Album
W. Gleamz is once again set to work with long-time collabo-mate Lil’ Kano on Kano’s upcoming release. The album is as of yet untitled and will be Kano’s first album on Pearl Records/Universal. Lil’ Kano was previously signed to Epic Records and appeared in the film and the soundtrack to The Barbershop starring Ice Cube.
Rick St. Hiliare To Work With MIG Records
Rick St. Hiliare is set to work on various projects with the roster of up and coming indie label, MIG Records.
W. Gleamz To Be Clothed By Dirt McGirt Wear
Dirt McGirt Wear will officially clothe Willy Gleamz. “As Brooklyn Zu Family it is an honor to be seen in the official line of a hip-hop legend,” says Gleamz. Mother of the late Ol’ Dirty Bastard and VP of JC Records, Cherry Jones is pleased to officially welcome Gleamz to Dirt McGirt Wear.
W.Gleamz In The Studio With Claudette Ortiz
W. Gleamz just recently finished a song with Claudette Ortiz of the group City High. The track is a remake of the Delfonics hit, ‘Hey Love’, which was also made popular by the Notorious B.I.G. on his Life After Death album.
Playground Management Teams With Delta Funding Corporation
Playground Management has teamed up with the Delta Funding Corporation to create the Hip-Hopreneur Tour in the Tri-State area. The purpose of the tour is to travel to area high schools and teach the business of music to the students. Willy Gleamz is one of the artists that will be participating in the tour.
W. Gleamz To Appear In Film Soundtrack
W. Gleamz will appear in the soundtrack of a street indie film starring J Records recording artist Mario, as well as the R&B duo, Ruff Endz. The Film will go straight to dvd later this year.
W. Gleamz On Industry Sampler
Willy Gleamz appeared on the inside the industry cd promotional release with hip-hop heavyweights such as 50 Cent, Fat Joe, DMX, Ja Rule as well as many more.
W.Gleamz heard on MTV’s Real World: Philadelphia
W.Gleamz can be heard on five tracks appearing on MTV’s hit reality television show, The Real World: Philadelphia this season.
Imagine Music presents ODB's Brooklyn Zu live in concert on the 2008 US Tour. The tour will span 53 cities all over the United States. They will be backed live by the Topher Mohr Band. Throughout the tour shows will feature guest appearances by many of their Wu-Tang Clan family members including the RZA, GZA, Masta Killa, Killah Priest, Prodigal Sunn, Shyheim, 60 Second Assassin and many more. Also performing on the bill is Topher Mohr and Nysis.
Brooklyn Zu "Chamber #9, Verse 32" July 1st
The first ever studio album from the Ol' Dirty Bastard's Brooklyn Zu will be released on Imagine Music on July 1st, 2008. The album features the RZA, GZA, Masta Killa, Killah Priest, Prodigal Sunn, Shyheim, 60 Second Assassin, System of a Down, W.Gleamz and more. Production by the RZA, Plaboy-Chi and more.
Raphael Touring Europe
Raphael will begin touring all over Europe in December 2007. He will be performing with the Harlem Gospel Singers & Band. The tour goes through February 2008. The tour will include a total of 52 performances in the following countries: Hungry (1), Chezlovakia (2), Switzerland (3), France (4), Luxemburg (1), Austria (1) and Germany (40).
12 O'Clock records song with George Clinton
Brooklyn Zu and Wu-Killa Bee member, 12 O'Clock, was just in the studio recording a new song with music legend George Clinton. Clinton was the mastermind of the Parliament/Funkadelic collective during the 1970s. In 1981 he began recording solo albums and occasionally performed live with his former bandmates as the P.Funk All-Stars. The Parliament/Funkadelic machine ruled black music during the '70s, capturing over 40 R&B hit singles (including three number ones) and recording three platinum albums.
ODB Ason Unique to debut at Sundance
The documentary film, ODB Ason Unique, directed by Raison Allah for Zu Films will make its debut to the public in January of 2008 at the Sundance Film Festival in Utah. The festival will take place from January 17th to January 27th, 2008. It will be in the Independent Film Competition: Documentary category.
12 O'Clock to feature on GZA album
Brooklyn Zu and Wu-Killa Bee member, 12 O'Clock, recently featured on a track for the upcoming GZA album. The Genius, aka the GZA, was the most cerebral MC in the Wu-Tang Clan, as well as perhaps the most acclaimed. His second solo album, Liquid Swords released in 1995 is hailed as a hip-hop classic and reached the pop Top Ten and falling only one spot short of the top of the R&B charts.
W.Gleamz and Lil' Kano form Group
W.Gleamz and Lil' Kano who have been long time collaboration partners recently formed a group of their own. The two are currently in the studio working on a debut album. Lil' Kano was formerly signed to Epic Records (Sony) and recently inked a solo deal with Koch Records. W.Gleamz grew up under the Wu-Tang umbrella with the Brooklyn Zu. The two are looking to release the group effort by the Fall of 2008.
Buddha Monk inks deal with Universal Records
Buddha Monk of the Brooklyn Zu recently inked a solo deal with Universal Records as he has been overseas touring Europe for the last 10 months. Buddha has previously signed major deals with TVT Records and Elektra Records. In 1998 he released the "Prophecy" on Edeltone Records. In 2006 Buddha Monk dropped 3 long awaited albums, "Prophecy Reloaded", "Zu-Chronicles, Vol.1 :Throwbacks" and "Zu-Chronicles, Vol. 2:Like Father, Like Son" on Duck-Lo/Chambermusik.
Plaboy-Chi tracks with The RZA
Producer Plaboy-Chi recently recorded various tracks with the Brooklyn Zu for their upcoming album in which he and legendary Wu-Tang Clan mastermind The RZA collaborated on some efforts. The RZA, known as the Wu-Tang Clan's chief producer (aka the Abbott, Prince Rakeem, the Rzarector, and Bobby Steels) first surfaced during the early '90s as a member of the rap unit All in Together Now. Since he has built a discography boasting of a "Who's Who" in the music industry working with virtually every top selling artist. He has most recently began scoring films as well.
W.Gleamz featured with The Naked Cowboy
W.Gleamz recorded a track with Universal Records recording artist The Naked Cowboy. The Naked Cowboy has been featured on MTV and numerous feature films and is finishing his solo debut album. The track entitled "Get Naked" featuring W.Gleamz is slated to be the lead single on the up coming release.
12 O'Clock does song with Dead Prez
12 O'Clock is in the studio recording for his upcoming solo album and recently hit the studio to record with Dead Prez. The Florida-based political rap duo Dead Prez consists of Stic.man and M-1, a pair of rappers inspired by revolutionaries from Malcolm X to Public Enemy. They immersed themselves in political and social studies as they forged their own style of hip-hop. They went on to work with Big Punisher on his 1998 album Captial Punishment and released singles like 1998's "Police State with Chairman Omali" and 1999's "It's Bigger Than Hip-Hop." Their debut album, Lets Get Free, was released in early 2000. A two-volume mixtape project- Turn off the radio: The Mixtape, Vol. 1 and Turn off the Radio: The Mixtape, Vol. 2 Get Free or Die Tryin'- followed in 2002 and 2003, boasting tracks and new productions, and their proper studio follow-up, RBG: Revoluntionary But Gangsta, appeared in 2004. Two years later the group collaborated with the three remaining members of the Outlawz for Can't Sell Dope Forever, followed shortly after by Soldier 2 Soldier, a joint recorded between Stic.man and Young Noble.
W.Gleamz to tour with Snoop Dogg, E-40 and Too $hort
W.Gleamz will be opening for a West Coast College Tour with Bay Area rapper Chil Will beginning in January 2007. The tour will be 25 dates at major colleges along the west coast. Snoop Dogg became the embodiment of '90s gangsta rap, blurring the lines between reality and fiction. Introduced to the world through Dr. Dre's The Chronice, Snoop quickly became the most famous star in rap, partially because of his drawled, laconic rhyming and partially because the violence that his lyrics implied seemed real, especially after he was arrested on charges of being a murder accomplice. Since that time Snoop Dogg has gone on to become one of the biggest stars in all of entertainment. Throughout the '90s and into the next decade, E-40 led a generation of Cali Bay Area rappers and attracted a large cult following of listeners that spread from the West Coast to the South. His uncanny rhyme delivery set him apart from the mainstream, as he coined his own lexicon of street-speak and experimented with overdubbed vocals. The veteran shows no signs of retiring and has already released over 11 studio albums.
DJ Vlad presents "Mr. Made In New York"
Known throughout the world as one of the best Hip-Hop DJs, DJ Vlad is hosting the first official W.Gleamz mixtape. Vlad has been named a "Top 10 DJ of 2004" by MTV, received "Mixtape of the Year" honors from both XXL Magazine as well as VIBE Magazine, and countless other awards. "Mr. Made in New York" is a compilation of original songs as well as freestyles of W.Gleamz. 2 songs on the album feature the late Don Poppo in remembrance of W.Gleamz's fallen brother.
ODB Memorial Birthday Party hosted by The Brooklyn Zu and The Wu-Tang Clan
November 15, 2006 The Brooklyn Zu and The Wu-Tang Clan present a night in memory of the late Ol' Dirty Bastard. The night will feature live perfomances from The Brooklyn Zu, Method Man, Ghostface Killah, Inspectah Deck, Killah Preist, Shyheim and others. It will be at The Canal Room in New York, NY.
W.Gleamz to appear on Coalition Soundtrack
W.Gleamz will be appearing on the original soundtrack to the film Coalition starring Raekwon (Wu-Tang Clan), Frank Vincent (Sopranos, Goodfellas, Casino), Chuck Zito (Oz) and more. A number of original songs from Raekwon will also appear in the soundtrack. Gleamz song, "Make It Out", produced by Mickey Garcia will be appearing on the soundtrack to be released on Micmac Records/Sony Red.
12 O'Clock in the Studio with Killah Preist
12 O'Clock is in the studio recording for his solo album and recently recorded a song with Killah Preist, Chi-King and Dyrect. Killah Preist is a tangential associate of the Wu-Tang Clan. The Brooklyn native made his first recorded appearances on various artist solo projects. His contributions became legendary and paved the way for the release of his acclaimed debut album, Heavy Metal, in the spring of 1998. It received excellent reviews upon release and was a respectable commerical success, debuting at number 24 on the pop charts. Preist issued his second album, View From Masada, in the spring of 2000, further bolstering his status as one of the most compelling solo artists in the Wu-Tang stable.
W.Gleamz working on Civil War 2
W.Gleamz is working on his second full album/mixtape in the Civil War series with Civil War 2. Again joined by New Orleans native, Lil' Kano, Gleamz also teams with Tampa, Florida group Raw Dawgs. The different sounds and styles with the members of the group and Gleamz mesh together the Northern and Southern sounds. A majority of the tracks are produced by up and coming producer, Frank So. Houston Texas' own Pyro joined in for some of the production on the effort as well. In addition to Raw Dawgz and Lil' Kano, Gleamz is joined by Nashville, Tennessee's K-Nyne. Various other artists are slated to appear as well.
W.Gleamz and Lil' Kano to release Civil War Mixtape
W.Gleamz and Lil' Kano, who will be releasing his solo album under Houston mainstay Big Pokey's, Yellowstone Records, through Koch Records in early 2007, will be collaborating on an entire mixtape project for the streets in both New York City and Houston, TX.
Playground Management Site Re-Launch
Playground Management re-launches its website with new updates and a new look.
Buddha Monk Does Show With KRS-One
Brooklyn Zu Warrior, Buddha Monk just completed a show in Europe with Bronx, New York Legend KRS-One. The two performed numerous songs while sharing the stage. KRS-One was the leader of Boogie Down Productions, one of the most influential hardcore hip-hop outfits of the '80s. At the height of his career, roughly 1987-1990, KRS-One was known for his furiously political and socially conscious raps, which is the source of his nickname, "The Teacher."
Paramount to do Documentary on Life of ODB
Paramount is in production on a documentary film on the life of the Brooklyn Zu founder, Ol' Dirty Bastard. The film will include exclusive interviews with all members of the BKZ as well as superstars from all over the industry. The film has no release date as yet.
Budhha Monk on Overseas Tour
Budhha Monk from the Brooklyn Zu is doing a Spring Tour with over 20 dates throughout Switzerland, France, Italy and Japan.
W. Gleamz Performing at University of Illinois
W. Gleamz will be a guest performer with Raphael at the University of Illinois opening for Atlantic Records recording artist Twista. Twista made his recording debut on "Po Pimp," a platinum single by his fellow Windy City rappers Do or Die. Following "Po Pimp," Twista signed with Big Beat/Atlantic and released his debut, Adrenaline Rush, in the summer of 1997. Mobstability followed a year later, and in 1999 Twista returned with Legit Ballin'. In fall 2002, Twista hooked up with Ludacris, Jay-Z, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony and other rap moguls for the recording of his third album. Kamikaze came out at the beginning of 2004 and promptly hit the Billboard 200, riding the impetus of his #1 hit single "Slow Jamz." In 2005 he returned with the album The Day After and the hit single "Girl Tonite" with Trey Songz. Two years later Adrenaline Rush 2007 appeared.
Brooklyn Zu, “Zu’s Comin’ For You” to the Street
Brooklyn Zu has began taking its first record back to the streets as “Zu’s Comin’ For You” is popping up in several mixtapes and radio shows all over the country.
W. Gleamz Wrapping Up Solo Debut
W. Gleamz is in the studio putting the final touches on his debut album, The Spirit of New York. He has tracked over 50 songs and will be making the final selections very soon.
New Freestyles Added to Gleamz Site
New freestyles have been uploaded to the official Willy Gleamz site. Go check them out and hear The New One for yourself.
Playground Management Teams With J Entertainment
Playground Management has teamed with J Entertainment as they begin the initial stages of working Willy Gleamz back to the mixtape scene. J Entertainment specializes in artist promotion and has worked with various DJs for over a decade.
Brooklyn Zu Back In The Studio
The Brooklyn Zu will be back in the studio this fall to record its first studio album in over eight years as a cohesive group. It will feature all Zu members as well as many guest appearances.
Willy Gleamz Official Website Launched
Willy Gleamz’s official website has been launched and gives hip-hop fans a inside look at The New One as well as a chance to hear exclusive songs as freestyles as he records them.
W. Gleamz To Appear On Lil’ Kano’s New Album
W. Gleamz is once again set to work with long-time collabo-mate Lil’ Kano on Kano’s upcoming release. The album is as of yet untitled and will be Kano’s first album on Pearl Records/Universal. Lil’ Kano was previously signed to Epic Records and appeared in the film and the soundtrack to The Barbershop starring Ice Cube.
Rick St. Hiliare To Work With MIG Records
Rick St. Hiliare is set to work on various projects with the roster of up and coming indie label, MIG Records.
W. Gleamz To Be Clothed By Dirt McGirt Wear
Dirt McGirt Wear will officially clothe Willy Gleamz. “As Brooklyn Zu Family it is an honor to be seen in the official line of a hip-hop legend,” says Gleamz. Mother of the late Ol’ Dirty Bastard and VP of JC Records, Cherry Jones is pleased to officially welcome Gleamz to Dirt McGirt Wear.
W.Gleamz In The Studio With Claudette Ortiz
W. Gleamz just recently finished a song with Claudette Ortiz of the group City High. The track is a remake of the Delfonics hit, ‘Hey Love’, which was also made popular by the Notorious B.I.G. on his Life After Death album.
Playground Management Teams With Delta Funding Corporation
Playground Management has teamed up with the Delta Funding Corporation to create the Hip-Hopreneur Tour in the Tri-State area. The purpose of the tour is to travel to area high schools and teach the business of music to the students. Willy Gleamz is one of the artists that will be participating in the tour.
W. Gleamz To Appear In Film Soundtrack
W. Gleamz will appear in the soundtrack of a street indie film starring J Records recording artist Mario, as well as the R&B duo, Ruff Endz. The Film will go straight to dvd later this year.
W. Gleamz On Industry Sampler
Willy Gleamz appeared on the inside the industry cd promotional release with hip-hop heavyweights such as 50 Cent, Fat Joe, DMX, Ja Rule as well as many more.
W.Gleamz heard on MTV’s Real World: Philadelphia
W.Gleamz can be heard on five tracks appearing on MTV’s hit reality television show, The Real World: Philadelphia this season.