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Sunday, July 29, 2012

CMG Welcomes author/poet Alicia Rice

Conversations Media Group welcomes Alicia Rice, author and poet behind the new book MY POET SOUL to the organization.


"I've seen and heard Alicia share her gift with others," says Cyrus Webb, President of  Conversations Media Group. "She is not only a talented author and poet but a motivational speaker as well.

Find out more information about Alicia Rice and her current work MY POET SOUL at www.aliciarice.com and www.facebook.com/aliciariceauthor.

To schedule an event or interview with Ms. Rice contact Cyrus Webb at cawebb4@juno.com or 601.896.5616.

CMG Welcomes author Michael F. Blake

Conversations Media Group welcomes Michael F. Blake, author of THE HOLY CITY to its growing family.

"We're excited to be working with Michael in sharing his literary journey and the series he has created," says Cyrus Webb, President of Conversations Media Group. "His is a message that I think will inspire those with a dream as well as aspiring writers as well."

Michael's book THE HOLY CITY is on sale now at www.michaelfblake.com. You can find out more information about him on his Facebook page www.facebook.com/michael.blake.7334.

To schedule an interview or event with Michael contact Cyrus Webb at cawebb4@juno.com or 601.896.5616.

Friday, July 13, 2012

CMG President Cyrus Webb Shares 1000th Amazon.com Review

As a lover of music and books Conversations Media Group President Cyrus Webb has found it a privilege to be a Top Amazon.com Reviewer over the past couple of years. This week he reached another milestone in his journey: posting his 1000th review on the popular website.

"It's not about the number of books and musical projects I've reviewed," says Webb, 36. "What means something to me is that my comments about the books and music have resonated with others and gotten them to try some of the selections themselves."

To date over 80% of those who have voted on Webb's reviews have finding them to be helpful to them in their searches. The reviews have also been responsible for Webb finding new guests for Conversations the radio show and features for the magazine Conversations.

"Some see my reviews because I'm on the Top Amazon.com Reviewer list and reach out to me about their own books and cds," Webb explained. "That has not only introduced me to new individuals but given my regular audience new options to explore as well."

To keep up with Webb's reviews and comments about what he is reading and listening to visit his Amazon.com page at www.tinyurl.com/cyruswebbreviews.

Thursday, July 12, 2012

CMG Welcomes Recording Artist DaShawn

Conversations Media Group Founder and President Cyrus Webb is excited to announce that he is now serving as Senior Publicist for recording artist DaShawn.

At a time when many in the music industry are looking and sounding like just one of the pack, R&B artist DaShawn is one of those up-and-coming artists that shows real star quality and has the work ethic to stay on top.

At the age of 15 DaShawn was spotted with the R&B group he was in (Unique) by a local record exec from G-spot Entertainment. Eventually the company signed the young group while he was still in high school. But DaShawn was more than just a member of a group, proving so in 2006 with the release of his Diary of DaShawn mixtape. Gaining attention on his own, it was no surprise when the group split in 2008 that he would begin work on his solo career.

In an attempt to display his maturity and songwriting abilities, DaShawn wrote every song on the mix tape. The Mixtape's first single, "Can U Handle It," established DaShawn as one of R&B's hottest unsigned artists. The Mixtape reached number six on Datpiff.com and became the top mix tape of the day. On the 5th of December 2010 DaShawn signed a distribution deal with Island Def Jam Music Group and released “Can U Handle It” as the official first single of his debut album “On My Way”, which was scheduled to be released in early 2011. The Single topped the R&B charts reaching number 12 on top R&B singles. This gained a legion of new fans. Since then he has appeared on multiple radio interviews, was featured on the cover of Conversations with Music Magazine (published by Conversations Media Group) and has even gained the respect of fellow artists.

"I see it as a real honor to be a part of DaShawn's team," says Webb. "He is definitely one of those artists that is sure to continue to grow and raise the bar for himself and others."

Currently DaShawn is working on the release of his debut album and the music video to follow up the single “Late Night Show”. With well over 300k MySpace song plays , 24k ringtone downloads and thousands keeping up with him on Facebook and Twitter, DaShawn is proving to be one of R&B’s go-to guys for great music. Find out more information about the artist at www.facebook.com/dashawnonline , www.twitter.com/dashawnonline and www.youtube.com/dashawn254.

Tuesday, July 3, 2012

Gospel Recording Artist Ajae Uses Music To Encourage PECULIAR PEOPLE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Gospel Recording Artist Ajae Uses Music To Encourage PECULIAR PEOPLE

Media contact:         Cyrus Webb, Director of Publicity
                               Nebo Publishing
                               pr@nebopublishing.com     601.896.5616

At a time when many are just following the trends and ideas of the day, Gospel recording artist Ajae is encouraging men and women of God to be proud of being different. His new single PECULIAR PEOPLE, released July 3, 2012, shares that message, reminding Christians of the blessings as being set apart for a purpose.

Ajae realized his own purpose early in life. The Hartford, CT native has been in love with music for most of his life, performing his own songs since 1997.

Though he initially garnered attention as an R&B singer, Ajae realized that he had been called for something more. His new music is not only a testament to the calling he feels on his life, but a reminder that the gift he has been given is not about him but the God within him.

Presented by Greater Sound Records, PECULIAR PEOPLE is now available online wherever music is sold and can be requested at your favorite radio station. For more information about Ajae visit http://www.ajaemusic.com/. For servicing and booking contact Charles Clark at cclark@nebopublishing.com or 1.716.239.4370, ext. 101.

About Cyrus Webb

Cyrus Webb, is the President of Conversations Media Group (home of Conversations LIVE Radio, Conversations Magazine and Conversations Book Club) and Shadow Play Entertainment. Since 1999 he has used his love of the arts and books to create a brand that has not only showcased his own work but that of others around the United States. To date he has hosted hundreds of art shows and poetry readings around the South, garnering thousands of attendees and a devoted following.

In 2003 he began host and producing the radio show Conversations LIVE (www.conversationsliveradio.com) on WMPR 90.1 FM in Jackson, MS. Today it is heard not only in the South but online through www.blogtalkradio.com and www.dcnowradio.com. In 2012 over 1.1 million listeners tuned in to the program which features authors, recording artists, community leaders and ordinary individuals during extraordinary things.

Because of the hundreds of interviews he conducts each year Webb began Conversations Magazine (www.conversationsmag.com) in April 2006 as another platform to showcase some of the stories he was sharing over the air. Since then the print magazine has grown to include over 5k yearly subscribers the United States, New Zealand, Australia, United Kingdom, South Africa, Greece and Canada.

The last member of the Conversations family was the book club (www.conversationsbookclub.com) which began in November 2006. Featuring both in-person and online meetings, it has grown into one of the largest co-ed reading groups in the United States, hosting over 100 author events and gaining national attention from outlets such as the Chicago Tribune.

Webb is currently working on a revamped edition of his television show Conversations with Cyrus Webb, with plans to begin in the Summer of 2013.

He can be reached at cawebb4@juno.com or 601.896.5616 or through his webpage www.cyruswebbpresents.com.