Mambo Sauce Welcomes VH1 Soul to DC: Tabi Bonney directs video for the DC Anthem “Welcome to DC” which begins rotation on VH1 Soul 7.2.08!!!

The music video for “Welcome to DC”, DC’s hottest band Mambo Sauce’s latest single has just been accepted for airplay by VH1 Soul and is presently being submitted for consideration to MTV Jams, MTV2 and BET.

The video, directed by fellow DC superstar Tabi Bonney hits the small screen July 2nd, 2008 and the all - important release party/screening will be at the swanky Lotus Lounge, 1420 K Street NW, Washington, DC 20005 on Tuesday July 1st, 2008 from 8:00pm - 10:00pm.
The undisputed 2008 theme song for the city, “Welcome to DC” has received heavy airplay on both WPGC 95.5 and WKYS 93.9, and hit the Billboard Hip Hop/R&B Charts in January. It was also the official intro song for all Washington Wizards home games at the Verizon Center this season. It has already been the subject of multiple fan videos on YouTube and has even been added to the repertoire of marching bands ranging from Ballou High School to Howard University and the George Washington University Brass Band to name a few.

Comprised of seven of DC's most proficient, young musicians by Red C Records founder William “Malachai” Johns, Mambo Sauce has created a new form of music, "Pocket" that effectively blends DC Go - Go percussion with well crafted songs, explosive raps and sultry melodies. Put Go - Go music, Kanye West, No Doubt and Outkast in a blender. Blend until the top pops off, and that might scratch the surface of where Mambo Sauce is going. By incorporating elements of a variety of music ranging from Latin to Soul, Hip - Hop to Rock into their songs, Mambo Sauce puts their individual stamp on the genre. As one of the few Go - Go bands playing all original music, Mambo Sauce and their label Red C Records intend to use "Pocket" music, to infiltrate the international music market with the DC Go - Go sound.

Mambo Sauce -

• “Welcome to DC” video added to rotation on VH1 Soul 6.30.08
• "Welcome to DC" #95 on BILLBOARD HOT 100 HIP-HOP/R&B SINGLES 1.19.08!
• Winners of 93.9 WKYS' 2007 Go - Go Awards for BEST CURRENT SONG, "MIRACLES" and BAND OF THE YEAR!
• Current Single "Welcome to DC" used as official intro song for all Washington Wizards home games at the Verizon Center!
• "Miracles" & "Welcome to DC" both used for Washington Redskins Highlight Reels on Comcast Sportsnet!¬¬¬¬


Celebrity/VIP & Media Contact: IDEAL PR, LLC  Tamiko Thomas  EMAIL TAMIKO HERE301-772-3414

Paige Hurd Supports The 1st Annual Priest Holmes Celebrity Weekend in San Antonio, TX

Paige pictured with Mario who attended, coached and performed

Over the weekend, teen actress Paige Hurd (Everybody Hates Chris/ Beauty Shop) participated in the 1st Annual Priest Holmes Celebrity Weekend in San Antonio, Texas. The event consisted of a football camp with NFL athletes, a celebrity charity game on Saturday and ended with a charity concert inclusive of a dance off competition. There were a lot of celebrities there to support and help raise money. A few who attended the weekend events included Chingy, Mario, Giovanni and Marcus Paulk.


Paige with Priest Holmes


Paige, Chingy, Giovanni


In addition, there was a Scion specifically made for the weekend that one lucky person had the opportunity to drive away in.





Special Thanks to Priest Holmes, Renee, KJ, Troy and everyone else who made things comfortable for Paige and Neeta during their stay in San Antonio
To learn more about the Priest Holmes Foundation or the Priest Holmes Celebrity Weekend, please visit www.celebrityweekendsa.com

Nia Long Is An International Hit At Caribbean Fashion Week

Caribbean Fashion Week (CFW) 2008 held from June 11-16, 2008 in Kingston, Jamaica ended with flair and style. Ideal PR was responsible for the beautiful and talented actress Nia Long being a guest of this year's CWF.

The highlight designers Nia rocked the runway in were Claudia Pegus from Trinidad and Tobago and Gavin Douglas from the UK.




(Nia pictured in Claudia Pegus, one of Ideal PR's favorites from Fashion Week)



Nia ptictured in Gavin Douglas (One of Fashion Week's Favorite Designers... and Ideal PR's too :)


(Vanessa Williams pictured with Gavin Douglas)

Additional Guests at CFW included Vanessa Williams ("Soul Food" The TV Show), Swizz Beat's lovely wife Mashonda (Singer) and rapper/actress Eve.


(Eve wearing her own featured line "Fetish")

Special Thanks to the media all those who assisted and made this happen. Very special thanks to Ra-Fael who held it DOWN for Ideal PR.

2007 & 2008 Clients Serviced

Because we were asked who Ideal PR has provided personal PR services to in the past year;Below is our 2007 and 2008 Roster...
(Ideal PR Events not included)

Actress Angell Conwell Cover "The 9's Magazine"

Actress Angell Conwell is getting her due respect in the cover feature of Chico Debarge's "The 9's" Magazine. Check it out below...
(You can click the image and it will get bigger)

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Thanks to Chico and Shelly at The 9's
Magazine Layout by Mindworx Studios and special thanks to Isaiah Morrison and his hard working staff.

Young Maylay Is "The Real Coast Guard" With Crazy Toones (Repost Courtesy of Nima - dubcc.com)

(This is a repost from Dubcc.com)
Young Maylay is a good friend of the Ideal PR Family...Please show your support

Young Maylay Is "The Real Coast Guard" With Crazy Toones -
June 13, 2008 By : Nima


You've been waiting for it for a long time, and the time has finally come for South Central's Young Maylay to drop his mixtape "The Real Coast Guard", which is arranged and executed by DJ Crazy Toones and WC. Today dubcnn has a first leak from "The Real Coast Guard" available for you to check out.The mixtape features guest appearances from WC, Bad Lucc, King Tee, Jelly Roll and Traci Nelson and features production by Ice Cube's in-house producers Hallway Productions, who's work you heard on "Laugh Now, Cry Later" and "Guilty By Affiliation" already. The track we have for you today is called "You Ain't Uh", produced by Hallway Productions and definitely is a good introduction to "The Real Coast Guard". Maylay's flow is sharp as always and Crazy Toones does his thing behind the 1's and 2's, check it out:Young Maylay - You Ain't Uh

Be on the lookout for more music off the mixtape on dubcnn soon.

A highlight you should definitely keep your ears open for is the track "I Showed You", on which Maylay displays his ferocious lyrics and takes you on a trip through the Pacific. "Maylay's mixtape is the theme music for South Central, Los Angeles", DJ Crazy Toones says about "The Real Coast Guard".Bad Lucc, who's also a featured artist on the mixtape, had the following to say: "One of the dopest mixtapes I've heard in a while. I'm talking real West Coast music in its truest form without feeling you're stuck in the past. Maylay is one of the few up and coming artists taht I am checking for.

And that's on my Mama!"We'll keep you updated on the project, check out the tracklisting below:

1.Intro
2.Necklace Jumpin (West Or Nothin)
3.Turn Around Trip
4.Rock The Beat Feat. Wc
5.I Showed You
6.He's Uh Felon
7.You Aint Uh
8.Traditional Uniform
9.Spittin Verses
10.The East Side Feat. Bad Lucc
11.I Remember Feat. Jelly Roll
12.Bleed Dodger Blue
13.Ca Code's
14.Nymphomaylayacs
15.Whaa
16.West Coast Feat. Wc, King T
17.Every Thang Is Gonna Be Alright Feat. Wc & Traci Nelson

Ambi Sponsored ABFF Party

Actress Gabrielle Dennis (CW "The Game") and Neeta Wooten were invited to attend the Women in Film ABFF event sponsored by Ambi. Inside client Gabrielle Dennis took portrait photos with Dimitry, spoke with the fabulous writer Rych McCain and was shot on the red carpet by Vinnie and Hiltron. Passed trays and Bombay Sapphire drinks moved through the crowd and provided a very nice party atmosphere for the evening. Also in attendance was the Editor from the film "Misunderstandings" Stefan Latoure (pictured), cast member from the film Misunderstandings Valeta Sutton (also pictured), Hampton University alumni and film producer Richard Montgomery and play writer/director Fred Thomas who is currently promoting the new play (by Don B Welch) "My Brother's Keeper" running in Hollywood.

Ambi, who sponsored the most unique and adorable bags were the sponsors. And we all must say (who received the bag) that this AMBI bag and inside products was one of the best gift bags with useable WONDERFUL products we have received in a long time. We are loving the even & clear face wash and daily moisturizer (SPF 30!!!) and the soft and even creamy oil lotion. The air is dry in California :-) so the products are being used and LOVED!!! The Ambi bag included about 10 full sized skin care products including exfoliating wash, targeted mark minimizer, fade cream and all sorts of other creamy products! Very special Thanks to Cecy, Tiffany and Danielle (AMBI) for a great party and a wonderful gift bag

MTV Movie Award Gift Suites

Ideal PR Clients Angell Conwell and Carl Payne were invited and attended the coveted Melanie Segal and the ultra chic 'Secret Room" gift suite presented by Rita and Amy.
Among the MANY fabulous gifters between both suites, here is a partial list of gifters we want to thank for the wonderful gifts and being kind to Angell Conwell, Carl Payne and Neeta Wooten

COR, Keyze, Gogie Girl, LoveLive Wear, CityBoy Empire, Vemma, Hollywood Piano Co, Cha Cha Cha, Sushi Dan, Dominos, Chipotle, The Right Touch Mobile Massage, Maxx Vision, Smart Mom Jewelry, Jawbone, Smoke and Mirrors Clothing, Marquis Platinum, Live Scribe, Pure Style Girlfriends, LTM International, L'oved Baby, Starbucks and whole lot more!!!

A Very Special Thanks to Melanie Segal of Platinum Publicity and Rita Branch and Amy Boatwright of Secret Room Events for accommodating our clients.

Al B. Sure! Parties at R&B Live on his 40th Birthday

Al B. Sure! celebrated his 40th Birthday at CineSpace in Hollywood, CA on June 4, 2008 with a host of friends and family. On behalf of Al B. Sure! We appreciate each person who attended or attempted to attend the party. ABS! had a wonderful time.



Al B. Sure! & business partner Terence D


Sons Lil B. Sure! & Quincy Brown


Jon B, Eric Benet (both performed), Judge Mathis


Shaun Robinson


Ali Woodson (performed)


Bill Bellamy


Spinderella


Tommy Davidson


Clifton Powell


Angell Conwell


Elise Neal



Chico Benymon


Sheryl Underwood



Claudia Jordan


Dorian Wilson


Telma Hopkins


Omarosa


Guy Torry


Gary Sturgis


Lisa Foxx pictured with Jon B


Mari Morrow


Keith Robinson (performed)



Trenyce


Chikezie


Sam Bell



Shelly Rio



Taylor Dayne


Toccara



Une


Se7en


Landon Brown



Willie Macc (BET) w/Sheryl

\Joe Torry, DeRay Davis, Tameka Jacobs and other friends and family of ABS! are not pictured but their presence was strong!

Special thanks to "Jersey Mike's Subs" from Burbank, CA who provided sub sandwiches to the media in the media room jerseymikes.com

(Lil B. Sure! was in the media room an grabbed a tasty sub from one of the camera men)


Moet (Delisia and Evan) who provided the special "Albert Joseph" crystal studded bottles for the evening and Moet minis to our red carpet guests



92.3 for everything and all of their staff (Thanks Wes Hall) who was SUPERMAN making things happen (Robert Lyles is the man!), and to Famous Cupcakes.com in North Hollywood for their amazing cupcake display for Al B. Sure! The guest loved them. Celebrity Photographer Arnold Turner snapped special portrait images of the celebrities in the private red velvet room, while many media outlets snapped away at the black backdrop inside on the 2nd floor in the media room. Things were pretty packed very early, and kudos to those who followed the "strongly suggest" arrival time of 8:30pm. Throughout the party, many decided to enjoy the DJ party room or go directly in the live performance room and toast with the birthday boy! The video presentation on the club screens ran all night and was provided by the most fabulous CJ (Cartier) of AfterParty247.com who also provided fantastic event coverage.

The night was hosted by Tommy Davidson who was witty as usual! Eric Benet and various singers took the stage including Ali Woodson of the Temptations, Keith Robinson from the movie "Dream Girls," Jon B, Chikezie (American Idol) a lot of others including his son Lil B. Sure! who sung Happy Birthday to his father. Al B. Sure! Jon B, Keith Robinson, Eric Benet and company sung Secret Garden, Night and Day as well as free styled to the biggest crowd R&B Live Hollywood has EVER seen. History was made and if you missed maybe you can catch it on AfterParty247.com, The Mike Sherman Show, The Weekend Gamer, Black Hollywood News or the host of other shows who were in the media room and post their video footage online. Thanks Juliette from FOX 11 Good Day LA for the post birthday mention on the morning show and be sure to check out Eugenia Wright's write up on the party on EURWeb.com http://www.eurweb.com/story/eur44146.cfm

Again, we appreciate everyone who lifted a phone, finger or a file to make this event happen in less than a week's preparation time!!! A very special thanks to Cinespace (Jack) and their security staff who was awesome in responding to our requests, as well as all of the staff at CineSpace and Icon Ent (Greg, Felipe, Brandon and crew) who worked hard. Priscilla V. (Ms "Priscilla-tate") Al B. Sure!'s assistant pulled invisible strings and the Ideal PR staff who worked really hard to have a packed media room receiving all the invited celebrities/personalities and overall more than 600 guests shared in Al B. Sure! and son Quincy Brown's milestone day. You can wish Mr. Al B. Sure! a happy birthday by visiting his myspace page and posting a comment: http://myspace.com/albsurenet
(Images in this post are courtesy of Arnold Turner of Wireimage.com and Cartier of AfterParty247.com)

~Neeta, Tamiko T, Fairley, Lydia and the entire Ideal PR staff www.idealpr.com http://ideapr.blogspot.com


R&B Live has many locations in various cities. Its a venue that is designed for new, developing and rising singers to have a platform to perform, and many times in front of very important people. ABS! enjoyed meeting a lot of the singers many for the first time and we were all humbled by the list of young, rising singers who made their way out to the venue and those who stepped on stage.


(Please SAVE THE DATE July 19th for Paige Hurd's (Everybody Hates Chris) Sweet 16 party in Los Angeles.)