Sammy Veal

[quote]In an industry where money, sex and lies fuel the motivation of many artist, Sammy Veal chose to use what he has been through personally … - Street Khemistry

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2010, 97.6 BREAKIT! RADIO BROUGHT ITS OFFICIAL KICK OFF PARTY TO HOT TV, LOCATED AT 600 KENRICK DRIVE, SUITE E-16, HOUSTON, TX 77060. BreakIt! Radio invited the community out to enjoy Independent Artists as they broke their talent on the Hot TV stage along with HIP HOP professionals such as K-Rino and Vince Bryant. Special performing guests Golden Boy, Supa Sammy Veal of Kryptonite Records, Sho Stoppa, Young Solar and Yung Tonka blazed the stage in a HOT way.

97.6 BreakIt! Radio, an affiliate of A Team Media and Broadcasting Company, stood right at the forefront of history , changing the face of entertainment as we know it. As a prominent force in their stance on the HIP HOP Revolutionary Movement, the breaking new radio station is set to revive HIP HOP globally, as well as give indie artists an avenue for exposure – breaking them into the industry.

In association with Breaking the Labels, the station owners, Vanessa Chozen Marie and Vince Bryant are dedicated to utilizing the station as a vehicle to “power” the voices of the people in many aspects. The two recognize music and entertainment as vehicles for fueling the MOVEMENT. Through music and entertainment the two are working to positively impact the local community and abroad.

With a full house at Hot TV on November 6, the voices of Indie Artists, the community and entertainment supporters were heard loud and clear. Since the Kick Off Party took place the internet (Facebook and Twitter) and the streets have been blazing with talk on the success of the event. More importantly, people are discussing the change in media and the representation of Indie Artists in the Houston and surrounding areas. Artists from Houston, San Antonio, Austin and Dallas came out to support and represent their talent live.

The Hot TV stage was laced with pure talent from Indie Artists as K-Rino performed with precision and a verbal eruption, spitting true knowledge. Vince Bryant, showcasing his verbal diversity ignited the crowd performing hits like GoodTimes, produced by the “JDilla Reincarnated” producer, Jeffrey Sadik McNeil. Long term relationships were made at this event and continue to build as artists are coming together to show love and respect for one another. This event proves to be the beginning of many more successful artistic collaborations and events held in conjunction with 97.6 BreakIt! Radio, Breaking the Labels and HOT TV.

In this defining moment where all African American-owned media, entertainment and broadcasting companies are making history in Houston and the Gulf Coast Region, the owner of Hot TV (Houston’s Own Talent), Malik Rasheed, who has been a pillar in the community for surrounding artists has moved the Hot TV Show to Channel 21 (UTN – Urban Television Network), an all African American-owned TV network seven days a week. 97.6 BreakIt! Radio is proud to be a part of this historical moment, hosting the 97.6 BreakIt! Radio Kick Off Party at the very home that has been an avenue since 1999 for Houston artists to gain exposure.

Trust there is a shift in media, broadcasting, TV networking and entertainment. No truer words have ever been written. The Houston community is standing behind 97.6 BreakIt! Radio, Hot TV, UTN 21 and the Breaking the Labels MOVEMENT to EMPOWER change and to have their voices heard in a major way.

97.6 BreakIt! Radio Red Carpet History Making Sponsors for this event were Nothin 2 Lose Records (Jason “JBlak” Jackson, Dwight Facey, and Justin Rimer), Real McCoy Entertainment (Blue Royale, Cori Wilikins, Shereece Campbell “MamaStackz”) and Tattoos by Kevo (Kevin Byrd). Additional sponsors for the event are Fever Entertainment (Jay Merchant) and Black on Black Entertainment (Wood Real).

For more information regarding 97.6 BreakIt! Radio, contact (832) 969-5666 or email outsidethebox@breakitradio.com. To become a sponsor, vendor or to advertise your business, contact Vanessa Chozen Marie at (832) 969-5666.

For more information on Vanessa Chozen Marie or Vince Brant, visit:
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/vmposey or www.facebook.com/people/Vince-​MostWanted/540619533
Breaking the Labels Blog Spot: www.breakingthelabels.wordpress.com
Radio Station Website: www.breakitradio.com (Site is Under Construction)
Jeffery Sadik McNeil: facebook.com/sadikdabeast
Nothin 2 Lose Records: http://www.facebook.com/Nothin2LoseRecords
Real McCoy Entertainment: http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Real-Mccoy-Entertainment/140821552607057
Tattoos by Kevo: www.kevoshow.com - Breaking the Labels

"All we knew is that we were standing in line and they came and cleared us out," said customer David Gaddis.

Police wielding batons lined one side of the street, facing shoppers on the other side. Once in a while, there'd be a mad dash for the doors. Finally, just before 6am, the doors opened. Customers were allowed in, five at a time.

Kenderick Uwadia was first in line.

"Oh, I'm relieved, very relieved," he told us after getting his pair.

A pair of cousins bought several pairs. They're already selling the extras online.

"We paid $194 something and we're gonna sell them for about $400," said customer Sammy Veal.

And if they're lucky, they may score buyers. There are already desperate people, like 13-year-old Aaron Garcia, shopping for his brother.

"Because he's not gonna be spending Christmas with us and he kind of already feels sad. So I just wanted to get them for him just to make him feel happy," said Garcia.

The craziness wasn't limited just to Houston. In Indianapolis, some 1,500 people showed up at a mall and police had to be called for crowd control. Once the doors opened, people pushed and shoved, even tearing the doors off.

The two stores in the mall that sold the Air Jordans only had 150 pairs each to sell. - ABC Channel 13