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"If I Die..." set to hit the streets on 6/1/08

     P-Duble has not only kept the titled of his new album under wraps until recently, but also the anticipated release date.

     "If I Die..." is the new name of P-Duble's much anticipated release, which obviously is still in the works, as it's now allegedly coming on June 1, 2008; but in the words of Richard Pryor's church choir, "we will see." Info still remains scant but here is the newest  blurb on defjam.com:

"The Naptown Soldjah is back with a surefire classic album set for a release in June 2008. The brand new album "If I Die.." features P-dub throwing dartz like nothing you've ever heard before."

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

P-Duble's Up-Coming Release; titled, "If I Die...," is coming - June 1, 2008!!

In the meantime, check-out this brief write-up about the project and a couple of it's tracks.

     Get your mind right with P-Duble and crew's latest release: "If I Die…."  Packed with more than a dozen fresh spins, the album is a stellar blend of old-school gangsta' and new school-crunk that subtly elicit an honest and reflective perspective.  It's music that will get you revved and focused - simultaneously. 

Top Tracks:

"Beatin' Down tha' Block
Progresses from slow beats to a rocked-out tempo; good to add to your warm-up mix.

"Untouchable"
Aggressive guitar riffs and piano chords and high-energy drums balanced with speak-easy lyrics; good for the locker-room, pre-game.

     With a poised-yet-fierce attitude, the 33-year-old Naptown MC spits some sick tracks in this polished album, which includes cameos from Nate Dog and Mims.  It's a solid blend of hip-hop and classic throwback, reminiscent of Marvin Gaye.  The well-mixed beats and dope lyrics throughout show that P-dub is talented regardless of his years.

Top Tracks: "This Is Why..."
Urbane like Kanye West, this tune flows with rhythms and easy lyrics; features Mims.  Good for a pregame road-trip or to pump you up as your rollin' to the court.

"All Kromed Up"
Poppin' with beats and P-dub's fresh lyrics, this song is great to bang out your trunk.  Great for intense workout sessions.

Pike Street Music Unveils Redesigned Website with More Features and Expanded Content

COLUMBUS, OH -- In another phase of a strategic branding initiative that began earlier this year with a new logo and graphic identity, Pike Street Music has launched a redesigned Web site created by Bravenet.com. The bold, freshly designed site ( http://pduble.bravehost.com) provides expanded information about Pike Street Music's Christian hip-hop recording artist, P-Duble. The site supplies permanent fixtures, special exhibitions, and educational programs, as well as information on P-Duble's ministry, music and even offers online shopping in an easily accessible format.

     One of the many features of the new Web site will be an easy-to-navigate front-page, which will provide simple one-click access to every area of the site, and serves as a returning point for many of the site's features. The website includes current and upcoming special events as well as news feeds for adults and activities for children.

     The site also provides information on P-Duble, his biography and articles and reviews written about him, his ministry and his music releases; the ministry's mission statement, music samples and downloads, a photo gallery, a chat room, message forum, and a message from...

I coached my 9-year-old son Brayden's basketball team this winter. Lest you take this as proof of my coaching prowess, I share with you in its entirety, the transcript of my "job interview" with the guy who runs the fourth grade basketball program:

Guy who runs fourth grade basketball program: "Do you have a son in the fourth grade?"

Me: "Yes."

GWRFGBP: "Have you ever been convicted of a felony?"

Me: "No."

GWRFGBP: "Practice starts Saturday; pick up your uniforms and whistle at the front door."

     With that settled, and still giddy in the knowledge that I had survived the grueling vetting process, I drove home thinking about how to structure our practices.

     If you're not familiar with basketball as played by 9-years-olds, I can tell you first hand that it has a tendency not to resemble the real thing. The problem, I discovered, is that the ball itself holds so much fascination, that the kids do nothing but chase after it, each hoping to get his hands on the magical orb.

     As a practical matter therefore, the 9-year-old game involves little real teamwork, and instead, leaves onlookers with the vague impression that they've happened upon a...