By Lana Perry + HS8

Publicity + Copy Writing

lanaberry — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 19:43:51 +0000

HS8 – A communications, copy writing and public relations firm offering straightforward solutions for brands, agencies and creative entrepreneurs who want to reach a target audience through engaging content, marketing / sales copy, website copy and/or in-depth media coverage from strategic publicity campaigns.

HS8 specializes in communication, media coverage and branding/”voice” solutions for…

Copy Writing: Web Copy, Content, Sponsorship, Sales, Marketing
Publicity: Arts + Entertainment, Product, Lifestyle

For inquiries, contact lanaelizabeth@gmail.com or call 770.298.1959.

Ongoing Magazine + Blog Writing

lanaberry — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 19:50:24 +0000

Glow Hard or Go Home

Reader Description: Females ages 18 – 45

“It’s Time to Trim the Fat From Your Life“

“14 Signs Your Job is a Keeper“

“14 Signs it’s Time to Find a New Job“

“From FML to LML: How to Create a Life You Love“

“The Career You Wish You Had…From Dream to Reality (Part 1-3)“

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Atlanta Girl Magazine

Reader Description: Girls ages 9-17 and their parents

“Why Should I Stop Comparing Yourself to Others“

“Does Your Body Language Match What Your Trying to Say?“

“Write it Down!“

“Dare to Not Compare“

“How to Spot Bad Friendships“

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Ladies Lotto Blog

Reader Description: Young professional females

“Stylish (and Functional) Diaper Bags“

“The Video Monitor – Are We Being Efficient or Lazy?“

“Best Books (for Mom) for Baby’s First Year“

“Washing the Mom Off“

“Toys…Oldskool vs Newskool”

“Crunchy Moms Love KellyMom.com“

“LL Talks to the Creator of OneHungryMama.com“

“Self-Hypnosis for Less Pain on D-Day“

“3 Tips for a Calm, Safe Baby Jet-Setter“

“Is Sophie the Giraffe Worth the Hype?“

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My Salon Scoop Magazine

Reader Description: Women and stylists interested in hair-care and trends

“Get a Grip on Going Gray“

“Big Weaves for Little Girls Might Be Too Much“

“Hair Chronicles: Bride Changes ‘Do to Include Groom’s Veil Vision“

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Perfect Wedding Guide

Reader Description: People involved in wedding planning

“3 Reasons Why a Cruise is a Fabulous Honeymoon Option for the Budget Conscious Couple“

“Top 3 Websites to Whip Your Body into Wedding Dress Shape“

“Tips for a Dream Destination Wedding“

All article written by: Lana Perry

AS SEEN IN: Ladies Lotto Newsletter…

lanaberry — Sun, 13 Jun 2010 19:02:37 +0000

About my Modern Mamahood column:

“A few months ago Ladies Lotto introduced a weekly post dedicated to the moms in the group. So far the Modern Mamahood series, helmed by Ladies Lotto blogger Lana Perry has grown to be wildly popular. The series tackles everything from traveling, toys, birthing and everything in between. In one of the latest installments, Lana interviewed NYC mom, entrepreneur and food blogger, Stacie Billis of One Hungry Mama.

Click HERE to get the scoop from one mom to another.”

Articles as County News Reporter for the UCSB Daily Nexus Newspaper

lanaberry — Mon, 03 May 2010 14:23:05 +0000

Here are my archives from my college reporting days:

http://www.dailynexus.com/author/lana-burrows-reporter

The beautiful UC-Santa Barbara campus on the Pacific.

Jermiside & Danny Diggs 12″ Single: “Didn’t I Tell You” (feat Von Pea from Tanya Morgan)

lanaberry — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 13:57:16 +0000

JERMISIDE AND PRODUCER DANNY DIGGS ANNOUNCE RELEASE DATE FOR
UPCOMING ALBUM: MIDDLE CLASSIC THROUGH HIPNOTT RECORDS: MAY 25, 2010

FREE DOWNLOAD OF 12” SINGLE “DIDN’T I TELL YOU”
FEATURING VON PEA OF TANYA MORGAN

From their album Middle Classic (HiPNOTT Records) releasing May 25, 2010, Jermiside and producerDanny Diggs share 12” Digital Single “Didn’t I Tell You” (feat Von Pea) as a preemptive free download. This is an upbeat, soulful, taunt-track featuring Von PeaTanya Morgan. The 12 ” Digital Single includes the album version, clean radio edit, and instrumental of the single, as well as a non album b-side, “Let It Go”.

Download: http://www.mediafire.com/?tdmkuigtdzc

Preview: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H782IzurEYQ

About the Album Middle Classic:

Amidst an industry where many rappers claim they are either from the hood or already ballin’ when they are usually neither, it’s refreshing to hear from an artist like Atlanta-based, Cincinnati-raised rapper Jermisidewho is comfortable representing how he was really raised, and where he’s at in life. Jermiside has teamed up with Vancouver-based, Irish-bred producer Danny Diggs to create Middle Classic. The ‘middle class’ theme does not tie into every single track, but on the hook of title track #9 Jermiside explains his perspective, “I ain’t from the hood, I grew up good, my situation turned out just like we knew luck would”.

Tracklist
1 – The Inception
2 – Afraid (feat Maverick Sabre)
3 – We Here (feat Sabrina Cuie & Donwill)
4 – Maintainin’ (feat Soulstice)
5 – Didn’t I Tell You (feat Von Pea)
6 – Alright
7 – Where We Go (feat Maverick Sabre)
8 – Still With Me (feat Maverick Sabre & Johnny Roulette)
9 - Middle Classic
10 – Respect
11 – Didn’t I Tell You (Brickbeats Remix)
12 – Still With Me (DJ Kno Remix)
13 – We Are Here (Kev Brown Remix) [iTunes Only Bonus Track]

Standout tracks include “Didn’t I Tell You” (feat Von Pea) mentioned above, “Afraid” features vocals byMaverick Sabre on the hook and illustrates the relatable honesty that Jermiside is known for. Johnny Roulette and Maverick join Jermiside on “Still With Me” where Johnny and Jerm describe their love for good women, Cincinnati as a hometown, and a relative lost too young alongside a deep, grooving, feel-good beat. Bonus track is Kev Brown’s remix of “We Here”. The album has been graced with remixes from DJ Kno of Cunninlynguists’ for “Still With Me”, Brickbeats’ remix of “Didn’t I Tell You” and Bonus Track “We Are Here” (Kev Brown Remix).

About Jermiside & Danny Diggs:

Jermiside has been carving out a niche for himself since 2003. He’s released several albums and has worked with artists such as Tanya Morgan, Cunninlynguists, Brickbeats and more (listed below). Jermisideand Danny Diggs have been working together on and off since 07′ when they released their first track together on Danny’s Introducing album featuring Shad K. But the release of their album Middle Classicmarks their first official releases together. The cohesion between Danny Diggs’ flawless production andJermiside’s immaculate storytelling style come through in the face of the long distance nature of their collaborations.

Highlights:

Jermiside is featured on Tanya Morgan’s critically acclaimed Moonlighting and Brooklynati albums and also Cunninlynquists Strange Journey Volume 2. He’s also know for projects with Brickbeats and has appeared on tracks alongside artists such as Trek Life, Reef Tha Lost Cause, Ill Poetic, Theory Hazit, Random, Che Grand, ADD-2, Deacon the Villain, Haji Haj (Dumhi) Rob Viktum and others
Jermiside has performed at the Midwest Music Summit, Scribble Jam, Indianapolis Hip-Hop Festival
Danny Diggs has released his Introducing EP featuring Shad K and has produced for Soulstice, Chief Kamachi (original AOTP member), Rob Kelly, Killah Priest, Akrobatik and Maverick Sabre

More Info:

Jermiside & Danny Diggs - http://hipnottrecords.com/artists/jermiside-danny-diggs
12” Digital Single “Didn’t I Tell You” (feat Von Pea) - http://www.mediafire.com/?tdmkuigtdzc

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HiPNOTT’s Media Contact:
Lana Burrows, 310.270.5311, lanaelizabeth@gmail.com

Album Release One-Sheets for HiPNOTT Records

lanaberry — Sun, 18 Apr 2010 21:28:41 +0000

Clicking Links Start Download to View:

Creators Kid EP by Cymarshall Law

A Day in the Life by K. Sparks and producer G.C.

Almost Famous by Spectac and producer Amiri

Middle Classic by Jermiside and producer Danny Diggs

Freedom II by Everliven Sound

Kyle Lucas and SAE Institute welcome students of Project Generation D today!

lanaberry — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 14:22:23 +0000

PROJECT GENERATION D HIP-HOP PRODUCTION STUDENTS

ATTEND FIELD TRIP TODAY AT THE SAE INSTITUTE OF ATLANTA

WITH LOCAL RAP ARTIST KYLE LUCAS

ATLANTA, GA, APRIL 16, 2010 // This afternoon, the music-loving young boys and girls enrolled in the Hip-Hop Production Course at Project Generation D (PGD) are taking a field trip to the School of Audio Engineering (SAE) Institute of Atlanta.

The educational excursion to SAE will include a tour of the facilities and an interactive studio session led by head instructors Scott Keiklak and Josh Grau. The students are also looking forward to Q&A sessions with special guests local rap artist Kyle Lucas (signed to Big Boi from Outkast’s label Purple Ribbon Records).

About Project Generation D:

Project Generation D (PGD) is an after-school creative digital arts academy for pre-teens and teens providing a positive environment for a high-quality digital arts education while encouraging individuality and teamwork. The company’s website and blog at www.ProjectGenerationD.comfeatures news, program updates, and photos and video from various sessions.

The PGD Hip-Hop Production course teaches the basics including drum programming, loop-based production, writing song lyrics and more, using Garage Band and Ableton Live digital audio workstations. Classrooms of 12-16 teens also enjoy guest appearances by local musicians, production studio tours, and complete the course by creating individual and group projects.

“Creating Project Generation D has really been a culmination of my years of experience as a music producer and artist [as moniker Nobody Famous], as well as my background in childcare, education, business, and various forms of digital arts,” said founder Reggie Perry Jr. who develops and teaches the coursework. “I’ve been working on this program for years, so it is very exciting to see it coming to life now.”

In Other News:

PGD is locking in their summer camp programming at several local facilities. As the organization expands, additional courses will be offered, and the PGD instruction staff will increase. Long-term projections include PGD facilities and a global classroom.

For More Information:

Contact Founder, Reggie Perry Jr.: reggie@projectgenerationd.org, 678.480.4851

PGD Blog and Website: www.ProjectGenerationD.com

Media Contact: Lana Burrows, 310.270.5311, lanaelizabeth@gmail.com

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Album Released Today: Almost Famous by Spectac & Amiri + Single Download “As If”

lanaberry — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 12:56:52 +0000

DOWNLOAD “AS IF” MP3 AND MUSIC VIDEO FROM SPECTAC AND AMIRI’S ALBUM ALMOST FAMOUS
RELEASED TODAY ON HIPNOTT RECORDS AND AVAILABLE FOR
PURCHASE ON ALL MAJOR DIGITAL OUTLETS

To celebrate the Almost Famous album release, Spectac and Amiri have let their R&B tinted hip-hop single “As If”loose for free download at http://usershare.net/64h7d0yk8f2t.

And here is the video for the single shot in Atlanta and directed by Rick Foy of Dvid Films, who has also directed videos for Jay ARE, Kam Moye, and Kaze: http://www.youtube.com/user/DvidFilms?feature=mhw5

Almost Famous by Spectac and Amiri is now available for purchase at iTunes, Amazon.com and all major digital outlets: http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/almost-famous/id364144441

Today’s release of Almost Famous (HiPNOTT Records) marks the first official full-length release for Spectac and Amiri after almost two decades recording and collaborating together on various projects. The album is composed of 13 tracks which all contain the soulful, classic, fresh throwback sound of producer Amiri, and the vivid, poetic freestyle and storytelling style of Spectac.

“We are feeding music enthusiasts that are utterly disappointed and frustrated by the current state of rap music. We are bringing substance and originality back to the game,” Spectac and Amiri said.

About Spectac & Amiri:

Lyrical artist Spectac and producer Amiri have successful music careers both as individuals and as a duo. Together they have performed with Wyclef Jean, KRS-1, Nas, 9^th Wonder, Jurassic 5, DJ Jazzy Jeff, The Wu Tang Clan, 50 Cent, Black Moon, Naughty by Nature, De La Soul, Akinyele, Supernatural, Onyx, Little Brother and more. Spectac and Amiri have recorded countless projects together over the past two decades and their first official release, single “Lessons from da Ghetto” (Principals of Entertainment, 2003), charted the Billboard Top 100 Hip-Hop/R&B.

Individual Artist Highlights:

Spectac has recorded with Big Daddy Kane, Dana Dane, 9^th Wonder, Median, Little Brother and many other influential artists.
Amiri has co-produced with Rashad ‘Tumblin Dice’ Smith on A Tribe Called Quest’s reunion single “I C U (Doin It)” featuring Erykah Badu, and has ghost-produced for major several projects.

For more information:

Spectac and Amiri: http://hipnottrecords.com/artists/spectac-amiri

HiPNOTT Records: http://hipnottrecords.com

Download the 12” EP Single “My God”: http://spectac-and-amiri.bandcamp.com/album/my-god-digital-12

Download Single “As If”: http://usershare.net/64h7d0yk8f2t

Download Keys to the Vault Mixtape: http://spectac-and-amiri.bandcamp.com/album/keys-to-the-vault-mixed-by-dj-mark-1

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Free Mixtape Download: Keys to the Vault by Spectac & Amiri

lanaberry — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 15:41:31 +0000

DOWNLOAD SPECTAC AND AMIRI’S MIXTAPE KEYS TO THE VAULT,
A PREFACE TO THEIR UPCOMING HIPNOTT RECORDS ALBUM ALMOST FAMOUS

With just one week until their Almost Famous album release date, Spectac and Amiri drop the Keys to the Vault mixtape for free download at: http://spectac-and-amiri.bandcamp.com/album/keys-to-the-vault-mixed-by-dj-mark-1.

Keys to the Vault is sponsored by The Originators, 2 Dope Boyz, and KevinNottingham.com. It has been mixed by HiPNOTT Records’ in-house DJ Mark-1, spiked with cuts from Khrysis and 9^th Wonder and showcases Spectac and Amiri classics, as well as unreleased material, and tracks with Big Daddy Kane, Little Brother and other Justus League members.

Additional New Spectac & Amiri Material:

About the album Almost Famous:

Almost Famous (HiPNOTT Records) marks the first official full-length release for Spectac and Amiri after almost two decades recording and collaborating together on various projects. The album is composed of 13 tracks which all contain the soulful, classic, fresh throwback sound of producer Amiri, and the vivid, poetic freestyle and storytelling style of Spectac. Almost Famous will hit iTunes, Amazon.com and all major outlets on April 13, 2010.

“We are feeding music enthusiasts that are utterly disappointed and frustrated by the current state of rap music. We are bringing substance and originality back to the game,” Spectac and Amiri said.

About Spectac & Amiri:

Rap artist Spectac and producer Amiri have successful music careers both as individuals and as a duo. Together they have performed with Wyclef Jean, KRS-1, Nas, 9^th Wonder, Jurassic 5, DJ Jazzy Jeff, The Wu Tang Clan, 50 Cent, Black Moon, Naughty by Nature, De La Soul, Akinyele, Supernatural, Onyx, Little Brother and more. Spectac and Amiri have recorded countless projects together over the past two decades and their first official release, single “Lessons from da Ghetto” (Principals of Entertainment, 2003), charted the Billboard Top 100 Hip-Hop/R&B.

Individual Artist Highlights:

Spectac has recorded with Big Daddy Kane, Dana Dane, 9^th Wonder, Median, Little Brother and many other influential artists.
Amiri has co-produced with Rashad ‘Tumblin Dice’ Smith on A Tribe Called Quest’s reunion single “I C U (Doin It)” featuring Erykah Badu, and has ghost-produced for major several projects.

For more information:

Spectac and Amiri: http://hipnottrecords.com/artists/spectac-amiri

HiPNOTT Records: http://hipnottrecords.com

Download the 12” EP Single “My God”: http://spectac-and-amiri.bandcamp.com/album/my-god-digital-12

Download Keys To the Vault Mixtape: http://spectac-and-amiri.bandcamp.com/album/keys-to-the-vault-mixed-by-dj-mark-1

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Project Generation D + SAE Institute of Atlanta + Kyle Lucas

lanaberry — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 19:09:35 +0000

THE SAE INSTITUTE OF ATLANTA AND LOCAL RAP ARTIST KYLE LUCAS

TO LEAD FIELD TRIP FOR PROJECT GENERATION D HIP-HOP PRODUCTION STUDENTS

ATLANTA, GA – The School of Audio Engineering (SAE) Institute of Atlanta will be welcoming teens from new local youth program Project Generation D (PGD) on April 16, 2010, 12:00pm – 2:00pm.

The field trip for the students of Green County High School who are enrolled in PGD’s Hip Hop Production Course. Their educational excursion to SAE will include a tour of SAE and an interactive studio session led by head instructors Scott Keiklak and Josh Grau. The students are also looking forward to Q&A sessions with special guests local rap artist Kyle Lucas (signed to Big Boi from Outkast’s label Purple Ribbon Records), and other local musicians and music industry professionals.

About Project Generation D:

Project Generation D (PGD) is an after-school creative digital arts academy for pre-teens and teens providing a positive environment for a high-quality digital arts education while encouraging individuality and teamwork. The company’s website and blog at www.ProjectGenerationD.com features news, program updates, and photos and video from various sessions.

In Other News:

Within the following months, PGD plans to add additional program sites, becoming a mobile academy. As the organization expands, additional courses will be offered, and the PGD instruction staff will increase. Long-term projections include a PGD center and a global classroom.

For More Information:

Contact Founder, Reggie Perry Jr.: reggie@projectgenerationd.org, 678.480.4851

PGD Blog and Website: www.ProjectGenerationD.com

Media Contact: Lana Burrows, 310.270.5311, lanaelizabeth@gmail.com

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