January 7, 2009 Press Release--Atlanta,Ga/ Nairobi Kenya- January 8, 2009 - The Home of greatness (3HP) & Twelve Entertainment are pleased to announce the formation of their strategic alliance designed to raise awareness of each entity via cross promotion. Making its debut in 2005, Twelve is positioning itself to become one of Africa's builders and resources for urban gospel.
"We are proud to have a first rate marketing partners," said Cedrick Todwell, Twelve CEO. "We know that they have and will be around for a long time and they are raising the bar of gospel music both in traditional and mainstream markets. By forming an alliance we are broadening the awareness of urban gospel entertainment and strengthening the impact of urban gospel artists in the African market."
3HP and Twelve kick off their alliance by offering 50% discount in the month of January for marketing and promotion for the African target markets, and to those who are affiliated with 3HP. Future partnership will also include sourcing for tours and music distribution for artistes in the African market.
About Twelve Entertainment
Twelve Entertainment (pronounced 'twelve'); headquartered in Nairobi Kenya, is an eclectic entity whose primary goal is to build events, ideas and entertainment careers in Africa. We uphold Christian morals as the basis of our business. Our missions is to redefine urban entertainment and help to develop the gifts, talents, and aspirations of those we encounter, for the greater good of the kingdom. A marketing and management firm who specializes in using various forms of media to promote any artist/company or brand looking to gain continental exposure. Some of our clients include: Stellar Award winner Papa San, Marvin Winans Junior, Sean Simmond, Chevelle Franklyn, Kay Morris (Canada), Ryan Daniel, Four Kornerz (UK) among others.
About 3HP
3HP is an affiliate of Urban Gospel Alliance (UGA, as it is affectionately known throughout the industry) International, Inc., which offers a multiplicity of benefits, including a free booking referral service, and other benefits designed to promote the genre of Urban Gospel to a more prominent position in the mainstream music marketplace.
3HP Records is on a mission to build a Christian empire in Music and Entertainment. 3HP aims to prove that Hip Hop can be utilized to positively inspire and restore morals and right living amongst youth of every community-globally.
The ministry of 3HP started with its hosting of the "3 Hours of Power" Radio Show, Friday nights 9pm-12am, on WFBR 1590 AM (in the Glen Burnie/Baltimore area). Through the success of the Radio Show, which expanded to 2 additional stations in the Washington, DC and Minnesota markets, 3HP was birthed. A Promotional Company
that represents local and national gospel artists in the Gospel/Gospel Hip Hop industries, 3HP has also produced concerts, television programming, movies, and soundtracks. Additionally, the organization developed clothing apparel, and spearheaded numerous charity projects. The enterprise of 3HP Records is also home to 3 charities:
Sacred Ground Ministry, "Reverse the Curse", and "Reach Them to Keep Them." Furthermore, 3HP has ties to two major music industry record labels.
3HP has been sought after to promote/manage the musical careers of over 60 local and national artists. 3HP could not have accomplished its mission without an equally dedicated and knowledgeable team. So, God brought in Trey Banks of Wyze Productions, Shawn Faulkner of KILLABEATZZ, and Mike Braxton (brother of Toni) to partner with the 3HP ministry. Via this powerful alliance, they have provided free promotions, production, and studio time to an array of promising artists.3HP the label to take gospel to takeover the mainstream.