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Maldita Vecindad – One Sheet

Maldita Vecindad

UAA IS PROUD TO ANNOUNCE REPRESENTATION OF MALDITA VECINDAD

Maldita Vecindad is a legendary Mexican rock band that emerged in the vibrant musical landscape of the 1980s. Maldita Vecindad gained popularity by combining aspects of rock, ska and their latin culture. Being one of the most important influences to the genre Maldita Vecindad has had great success in growing a fan base. In 1989, Maldita Vecindad released their first album “Maldita Vecindad y los Hijos del Quinto Patio”.

The long awaited, most recent album “Circular Colectivo” (2009), features songs “Quinto Patio Ska”, “Y AsÍ Seguir” and “El País de No Pass Nada”. Bringing their unique personas the album was sure to make an impact and it did. Maldita Vecindad showed growth from their previous albums but still made sure to include why they began making music, giving the people a different and exciting genre of music “rock en Español”.

"MALDITA VECINDAD Y LOS HIJOS DEL QUINTO PATIO"

Maldita Vecindad’s breakthrough came with their debut album, “Maldita Vecindad y los Hijos del Quinto Patio“, released in 1989. The album featured iconic tracks like “Pachuco“, which became an anthem for the urban youth of Mexico. The fusion of rock and traditional Mexican elements showcased the band’s commitment to exploring their cultural roots while embracing a rebellious spirit.

The HITS

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"Pachuco"

"Los agachados"

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The trio made their first appearance singing the hook on The Notorious B.I.G.’s debut single, “Juicy”.

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Pop 2000 Tour Featuring Chris Kirkpatrick of *NSYNC, O-Town, BBMAK, Ryan Cabrera, and LFO Return With 2024 U.S. Tour

January 24, 2024 – New York, NY – On the heels of a highly acclaimed 2023 tour, the “Pop 2000 Tour” hosted by Chris Kirkpatrick of *NSYNC will return in 2024 with a 26-city run starting in March. The lineup of platinum hit-making pop stars includes O-Town, BBMAK, Ryan Cabrera, and LFO, who will perform some of the era’s iconic hits such as “Summer Girls,” “All or Nothing,” and “Bye, Bye Bye.”

 

The tour will kick off March 9 in St. Lucie, FL, at the MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Event Center before hitting cities such as Phoenix, Las Vegas, Minneapolis, and Detroit. The 26-date trek will wrap up July 14 at the House of Blues in Cleveland, OH.

Reflecting on last year’s successful “Pop 2000 Tour” run and the excitement surrounding the upcoming, the head of Universal Attractions Agency’s Pop & Rock department, Matt Rafal, said: “We’re heading into our sixth summer of the “Pop 2000 Tour,” and we couldn’t be more excited. The chemistry between these five acts proved to be special in 2023, and we’re looking forward to hitting many new markets this year with this lineup.“

 

The Pop 2000 Tour is represented by Universal Attractions Agency.

How to Purchase: Visit https://pop2000tour.com for tickets and further details.

2024 Pop 2000 Tour Dates

Mar 09 – Port St. Lucie, FL – Midflorida Event Center

Apr 04 – Phoenix, AZ –

 Celebrity Theatre

Apr 05 – Las Vegas, NV – TBA

Apr 06 – Vista, CA – Moonlight Amphitheatre 

Apr 07 – Garden Grove, CA – Garden Amp 

Apr 12 – Des Plaines, IL – The Des P

laines Theatre 

Apr 13 – Marion, IL – Marion Cultural and Civic Center 

Apr 19 – Plano, TX – Legacy Hall 

Apr 20 – Cedar Park, TX – Haute Spot 

Apr 21 – Corpus Christi, TX – Am

erican Bank Center Selena Auditorium 

May 03 – Mt Pocono, PA – Mount Airy Casino Resort 

Jun 01 – Duluth, GA – Duluth Summer Stage Concert Series 

Jun 07 – Sheboygan, WI – Stefanie H. Weill Center for the Performing Arts 

Jun 08 – Waterloo, IA – My Waterloo Days

Jun 09 – Minnea

polis, MN – Varsity Theater

Jun 22 – South Boston, VA – VAVibe Festival

Jun 27 – Hampton Beach, NH – Bernie’s Beach Bar

Jun 28 – Schenectady, NY – Rivers Casino

Jun 29 – Paramus, NJ – TBA

Jun 30 – Hyannis, M

A – Cape Cod Melody Tent

Jul 05 – Renfro Valley, KY – New Barn Theatre

Jul 06 – Beaver Dam, KY – Beaver Dam Amphitheatre 

Jul 11 – Pickerington, OH – Picktown Palooza 

Jul 12 – Marietta, OH – Adelphia Summer Concert Series 

Jul 13 – Wyandotte, MI 

– District 142 

Jul 14 –  Cleveland, OH – House of Blues

Artist lineups may vary by city. Visit https://pop2000tour.com or check local listings for more info.

About the Artists:

Chris Kirkpatrick is an American singer, dancer, actor, and voice actor best known for his work as a founding member of the pop group *NSYNC. As a voice actor, he has worked on numerous kids’ shows, including voicing Chip Skylark’s character on “The Fairly Oddparents.” In 2022, he competed in Season 3 of “Celebrity Big Brother” and “The Masked Singer.”

O-Town’s story began in 1999, when “Making the Band” chronicled the rise to success of O-Town throughout three seasons of the series on both ABC and MTV. The group’s first two full-length albums included #1 singles, “Liquid Dreams” and “All or Nothing” and the Top 40 hit “We Fit Together.” “All or Nothing” was nominated for Song of the Year at the Radio Music Awards in 2001.

BBMAK originally formed in 1997, BBMAK (Mark Barry, Christian Burns, and Stephen McNally) are officially “Back Here” after a 15-year hiatus. The multi-platinum-selling English pop group has sold more than three million albums and had hit singles worldwide before disbanding in 2003. Best known for their self-penned infectious guitar-driven hits “Back Here,” “Out of My Heart,” and “The Ghost of You and Me,” BBMAK was one of the few bands during the pop explosion of the early 2000s to play their own instruments and write their own songs. Billboard recently named “Back Here” the 9th greatest boy band song of all time. 

LFO burst onto the scene in 1999 with the #1 smash hit “Summer Girls,” followed with another top-five hit in “Girl on TV” and the top-ten hit “Every Other Time.” Today, lone surviving member Brad Fischetti keeps the name of LFO alive, performing the songs to fans, new and old.

BBMAK

BBMak is a British pop/rock band that was formed in 1997, comprising of Mark Barry, Christian Burns, and Stephen McNally. The band’s name is an acronym of the first letter of each member’s name.

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Chippendales Announce Worldwide “Welcome to the Chippendales Tour”

December 4, 2023 – New York, NY – After a triumphant return to the stage this fall, Chippendales have announced the “Welcome to the Chippendales Tour” in what will be their first world tour since 2019. The announcement comes on the heels of the highly successful September show at the Hard Rock Atlantic City featuring celebrity guest host Vinny Guadagnino from the hit MTV show “Jersey Shore” and “Jersey Shore Family Vacation.” Chippendales’ hit return to the stage was followed by another acclaimed performance last month at the prestigious Thunder Valley Resort in California.

Following the two massive successes, Chipendales will perform at additional Hard Rock properties in 2024, including Hard Rock Cincinnati (March 29-30) and Hard Rock Northern Indiana (April 5-6). Tickets for both shows are on sale now, with more U.S. dates to be announced shortly. European dates include stops in cities across the Netherlands, Denmark, Austria, and Germany, which are also currently on sale.

Head of Universal Attractions Agency casino department and Chippendales agent Joel Brandes spoke on the excitement surrounding the Chippednales’ return to the stage, saying: “The response has been incredible. With all the girls screaming, you would’ve thought that The Beatles were on stage. The two Hard Rock shows have been a massive hit, and we look forward to having them back in 2024!”

Michael Woodside, VP of Entertainment and Marketing at Hard Rock Atlantic City, also praised the Chippendales’ return, adding: “Hard Rock Atla

ntic Cityis excited to continue its partnership with the Chippendales organization. Their residency this past September brought an incredible level of energy to our resort.”

Lastly, Chippendales Production Tour Manager Danielle Pearson also spoke on the excitement surrounding the upcoming tour, adding: “We are thrilled to hit the road once again with our all-new bigger, better, and bawdier production. In addition to our upcoming U.S. tour dates, we are especially grateful to return to Europe, where many of our ticket holders from our 2020 tour canceled due to COVID, opted to hold on to their tickets and wait for our return versus asking for a refund. We have the best fans!”

 For more information and a complete list of tour cities scheduled for 2024, visit Chippendales.com.

 

About Universal Attractions: 

In business since 1945, Universal Attractions Agency (UAA) boasts locations in the heart of New York City and Los Angeles. The agency’s celebrated history includes launching the career of the legendary soul singer James Brown and representing him for more than 40 years, in addition to a truly jaw-dropping list of talent on its rosters, including Chuck Berry, Little Richard, Aretha Franklin, Otis Redding, Sam and Dave, Smokey Robinson, and the Miracles, Joe Tex, Solomon Burke, the Staples Singers, The Grateful Dead, Sepultura, Salt-N-Pepa, Coolio, Naughty By Nature, The Jacksons, New Edition, MC Hammer, George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic, and so many more. 

UAA has proven itself as an industry leader among talent agencies, continuing to help direct the careers of some of the most prominent artists, comedians, and entertainers of today. To find more information about Universal Attractions and the agency’s roster, visit the official UAA website.

Kelly Price Signs Exclusively with Universal Attractions Agency

October 23, 2023 – New York, NY – Universal Attractions Agency is proud to announce that nine-time Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter Kelly Price has signed exclusively with Universal Attractions Agency. UAA partner Adam Zagor will act as Responsible Agent.

Kelly Price is best known for her platinum-selling 1998 debut album “Soul of a Woman” featuring the hit single “Friend of Mine.” Over her three-decade career, Kelly Price has also collaborated with some of the biggest names in music, including Mary J. Blige, Elton John, Puff Daddy, The Isley Brothers, and more. Other career highlights include her contributions to generational hits, such as singing the chorus on “Mo Money Mo Problems” by The Notorious B.I.G. and contributing the backing vocals to Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas Is You.”

Speaking on signing exclusively with Universal Attractions Agency, Kelly Price said: “Music is in such a unique place right now, and the R&B genre is experiencing a rebirth of sorts. UAA has been a support for artists of all genres for decades and understands the nuances and necessities for talent when it’s time to hit the road. I’m excited about my new chapter in music, which includes my new partnership with UAA! It’s tour time, and I can’t wait to see all of my fans and supporters in their cities very soon!”

Responsible Agent Adam Zagor added: “I have been a fan of Kelly Price for years, and I am excited to be working more closely with her. I look forward to booking dates for Kelly as she celebrates 25 years of her debut album, “Soul of a Woman.”

In addition to her longstanding music career, in recent years, Kelly Price has entered the world of acting with roles in the T.V. series “Saints and Sinners,” “American Soul,” and “A La Carte.”

About Universal Attractions: 

In business since 1945, Universal Attractions Agency (UAA) boasts locations in the heart of New York City and Los Angeles. The agency’s celebrated history includes launching the career of the legendary soul singer James Brown and representing him for more than 40 years, in addition to a truly jaw-dropping list of talent on its rosters, including Chuck Berry, Little Richard, Aretha Franklin, Otis Redding, Sam and Dave, Smokey Robinson, and the Miracles, Joe Tex, Solomon Burke, the Staples Singers, The Grateful Dead, Sepultura, Salt-N-Pepa, Coolio, Naughty By Nature, The Jacksons, New Edition, MC Hammer, George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic, and so many more. 

UAA has proven itself as an industry leader among talent agencies, continuing to help direct the careers of some of the most prominent artists, comedians, and entertainers of today. To find more information about Universal Attractions and the agency’s roster, visit the official UAA website.

AFM: Chuck Norris, Vanilla Ice, Sophie Monk Board ‘Zombie Plane’ (Exclusive)

The nostalgia-soaked action-comedy — about a government organization that recruits celebrities to be undercover agents — will feature a number of cameos.

 

The unlikely trio of 1980s action hero Chuck Norris, 1990s pop star Vanilla Ice and Australian singer-turned-actress Sophie Monk have joined the action-comedy Zombie Plane from Australian production and distribution banner Radioactive and U.S. production company Entertainment Squad (a subsidiary of Studio Dome).

Zombie Plane centers on a secret government organization that recruits celebrities to be undercover agents, who together must save humanity from an imminent zombie attack. Norris, Ice and Monk play themselves (actually, Norris plays Commander Chuck Norris, who mentored and trained Ice into becoming a deadly secret agent), but the feature is reportedly full of celebrity cameos, with a ’90s pop soundtrack including tracks by Ice himself.

Directed by Lav Bodnaruk and Michael Pier of Chop Shop Post (a post-production and VFX house whose recent work includes Paramount+’s Last King of the Cross and Amazon’s Trope), the film was shot earlier this year in Australia with the support of Screen Australia.

“Audiences can expect a wild ride,” said producer and Radioactive managing director Jessica Butland (Ruby’s Choice, The Red). “Vanilla Ice is in his element as secret agent and Chuck Norris having trained him is excellent and it just works.”

Added executive producer and Entertainment Squad founder Shaked Berenson (Turbo Kid, Tales of Halloween): “Zombie Plane uses comedy, the zombie genre and ’90s nostalgia as a vehicle, to comment on pop-culture as much as it feeds it, creating unforgettable one-liners and situational comedy ‘to the extreme.’”

Studio Dome will launch international sales at the upcoming American Film Market in November.

How Rick Ross Became The ‘Biggest Boss’ In Business As Owner Of Nearly 30 Wingstop Locations

How Rick Ross Became The 'Biggest Boss' In Business As Owner Of Nearly 30 Wingstop Locations

Photo Credit: Aaron Davidson

Rick Ross is a multi-faceted boss.

Over the years, the rapper-turned-businessman has been making lucrative moves across real estate, cannabis, restaurants, health care and more, as previously shared by AFROTECH.

The biggest boss himself is pulling up to AFROTECH Conference 2023, held from Nov. 1-5, as the headliner of the music stage in Austin, TX.

“Being the headliner at AFROTECH Conference Music is more than just a performance to me,” Rick Ross told AFROTECH. “It’s an opportunity to inspire the next generation of hustlers, creators, and innovators. It’s a chance to showcase the power of hard work, dedication, and staying true to your dreams.”

Fellow artists include DJ Hunny Bee, DJ Spin, and Soulection.

To learn more about how to attend Rick Ross’ performance at AFROTECH Music and snag your ticket to AFROTECH Conference 2023, click here.

One of Rick Ross’ numerous endeavors has been purchasing Wingstop franchises, which he has been doing since 2011. Rick Ross’ first Wingstop franchise was opened in Memphis, TN.

“After tasting Wingstop’s signature Lemon Pepper-flavored wings in Miami, I knew this was a franchise I wanted to add to my investments,” Rick Ross explained in a press statement.

“It’s time for us to make it happen in Memphis,” he said, per QSR Magazine. “With Wingstop, we are bringing in the food I like and adding jobs to the community. It’s a double win.”

After over a decade of securing locations of the popular American international chain, Rick Ross has nearly 30 of them under his belt, according to Mobile Cuisine. The venture has proven lucrative for him as it’s reported that the stores’ generated sales make him $200,000 annually, as AFROTECH previously reported.

Rick Ross has also made his ownership of Wingstop locations into the start of a family legacy. In 2021, he bought a Wingstop franchise and gifted it to his son, William L. Roberts III, for his 16th birthday.

Rick Ross’ entrepreneurship is now being taught. As AFROTECH has shared with you, a fall semester course is offered at Georgia State’s College of Law.

“When I began my research on Ross, I realized early on that my students would learn about a businessman who turned his love of music into an empire that includes massive real estate holdings, food and beverage franchises, investments in the car and bike industry, literary works and corporate equity ownership,” Professor Mo Ivory, director of the college’s Entertainment, Sports & Media Law Initiative, said according to Fox 5 Atlanta, GA.

 

 

Hip-Hop Legend Doug E. Fresh Drops a Beat to Support Redesign of McCormick® Herbs & Spices

An Exclusive Song by “The World’s Greatest Entertainer, The Original Human Beatbox,” Doug E. Fresh is Celebrating the Brand’s First Bottle Redesign in Nearly 40 Years and the 50th Anniversary of Hip-Hop

HUNT VALLEY, Md., Aug. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Hip-Hop icon and beatboxing pioneer Doug E. Fresh and the McCormick® brand today released an original song and accompanying music video to celebrate two milestones – the brand’s first bottle redesign in nearly 40 years and the 50th anniversary of hip-hop. A Hip-Hop Hall of Fame inductee and BET Hip-Hop Awards Icon honoree, Fresh delivers an original song featuring bold, sizzling beats in the kitchen, the pop of the new SnapTight™ lid snapping, along with lyrics to savor.

Travis Porter Signs Exclusively with Universal Attractions Agency

June 26, 2023 – New York, NY – Universal Attractions Agency is proud to announce that Atlanta hip-hop trio Travis Porter has signed exclusively to UAA, with Adam Zagor acting as Responsible Agent.

 

This Friday, June 30, Travis Porter will release the lead single from their forthcoming LP titled “Streets R US.” The single, “Big God,” will feature longtime collaborator Waka Flocka Flame. Recently, Travis Porter has also been a mainstay on the “Millennium Tour: Turned Up Edition,” where the trio has performed their club hits alongside other popular hit makers of the era, including Bow Wow, Ying Yang Twins, and Bobby V.

 

Speaking on Travis Porter signing exclusively with Universal Attractions Agency, Adam Zagor said: “I am really excited to work more closely with Travis Porter. I believe Travis Porter are only scratching the surface of their full potential, and I look forward to helping grow their careers.”

 

Travis Porter are best known for their hit singles “Bring It Back” and “Make It Rain,” along with a prolific string of mixtapes, including “Who Is Travis Porter?” Travis Porter has also frequently collaborated with Waka Flocka Flame and made guest appearances on projects from numerous high-profile southern hip-hop artists, such as Future, Gucci Mane, and Juicy J.

About Universal Attractions: 

In business since 1945, Universal Attractions Agency (UAA) boasts locations in the heart of New York City and Los Angeles. The agency’s celebrated history includes launching the career of the legendary soul singer James Brown and representing him for more than 40 years, in addition to a truly jaw-dropping list of talent on its rosters, including Chuck Berry, Little Richard, Aretha Franklin, Otis Redding, Sam and Dave, Smokey Robinson, and the Miracles, Joe Tex, Solomon Burke, the Staples Singers, The Grateful Dead, Sepultura, Salt-N-Pepa, Coolio, Naughty By Nature, The Jacksons, New Edition, MC Hammer, George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic, and so many more. 

UAA has proven itself as an industry leader among talent agencies, continuing to help direct the careers of some of the most prominent artists, comedians, and entertainers of today.  To find more information about Universal Attractions and the agency’s roster, visit the official UAA website.

 

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