Damon JerCore and Chris Schwartz New label project

> Columbia Records and John Whitehead Foundation Sponsors Put Down the Guns & Pick Up A Mic! > > > > (Philadelphia, PA October 14, 2008) – Violence is any activity that is consciously used to hurt oneself, another individual or group of people, whether through mind, body or spirit. As teen violence and murder continue to increase, many families are affected and communities destroyed.  Columbia Records/Party Boy Entertainment and John Whitehead Foundation will sponsor Put Down the Guns & Pick Up A Mic in order to provide youth with safe, creative and fun event.  This event will be held on Friday, October 31, 2008 at the African American Museum of Philadelphia located at 701 Arch Street, from 7pm -11pm. Performing live will be Columbia Records artist and Philly native Selina Carrera. >Selina Carrera was found and discovered by Damon Jercore and Chris Schwartz. > > > With idol time available many teens find themselves on the streets or in an unsafe place. This event will provide youth with the opportunities to express themselves through the arts, music and spoken word. Put Down the Guns & Pick Up A Mic will allow them to mingle, dance and have fun in a safe environment. Selina Carrera and friends from the Philadelphia music and spoken word community have come together to use their creative voices and talents to encourage EVERYONE to Put Down the Guns & Pick Up A Mic. > > > > The effort comes amid growing concern that police enforcement alone is not enough to curb the violence.  Hopefully this event will keep youth off the street and out of unwanted situations.  Selina Carrera will perform her new HOT new single "Energy" and will be joined by friends Temple University student and artist Sock the Rapper, spoken word artist Ms. Wise and others. > > > > For more information on Put Down the Guns & Pick Up a Mic! Contact John Whitehead Foundation visit damonjercore@gmail.com and www.myspace.com/selinacarrera or call 267 595 0412 for bookings > > > > The mission of the John Whitehead Foundation:  The John Whitehead Foundation carries the legacy, genius, creativity and spirit of our music mentor the late hit maker John Whitehead from the duo McFadden and Whitehead. Whitehead Foundation a nonprofit organization  reaching out to the needs of the youth in the community.  John's life was music and the foundation wants to use positive music as a tool for children to express their thoughts. With this in mind, our artists and staff are enthusiastic > > > > To schedule an interviews or press passes please contact: William 201-257-6164 Media Group,  youngclassic22@gmail.com >

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