Contact: Angel Burke, Regional Promotions Manager, First Choice Media, 972-899-9772 ext. 711, angel@firstchoicemedia.tv
MEDIA ADVISORY, Aug. 25 /Christian Newswire/ -- With their debut album, "Push," set for national release today, August 25, 2009, One Eighty Records recording group, Go2, is garnering serious attention throughout the country with their eclectic blend of hip hop, jazz, rhythm & blues, and gospel. The 15 tracks encompass the wide range of arrangements and musical ideas that Go2 brings to the table. Universal Music Christian Group tapped the Atlanta ensemble for one of the coveted slots on their 2009 CD sampler, "Engage in the Movement." Larry Young, KOLB's Larry Young Morning Show in Baltimore, said "Push" is "a MUST play." Indie-Music.com wrote that the CD possesses "terrific vocals, matched with a groove and well-written songs." The group has even captured the attention of Reverend Jesse Jackson who has invited the duo to perform on several occasions for Operation Push.
The album's title song, "Push," is already impacting urban radio with its limited release on stations throughout the country. Additionally, the song has received rave reviews from audiences attending live events in major markets such as Atlanta and Chicago.
The project as a whole represents a lifetime of work and experiences from this talented twosome, both of whom hope to inspire others to push and press past their current situations, circumstances, and problems leading them into the destiny that God has designed for their lives. Go2 keeps it real with dynamic flow and the word-painting metaphors synonymous to hip hop music. The difference is their clean message, which the group hopes will encourage listeners.
Individually known as Lerisha and Vizun, the group name, Go2, comes from Luke 10:1: "After these things the Lord appointed seventy others also, and sent them two by two before His face into every city and place where He Himself was about to go." (NKJV)
Vizun, who is originally from Cleveland, OH, has been passionate about music from childhood. He started writing music at the age of 8 and lists Fred Hammond as one of his greatest gospel music influences. Georgia native Lerisha's musical journey started when he was just a baby dancing in his crib. He has been singing, writing, arranging, and producing gospel music for more than 10 years and credits gospel group Commissioned as well as Fred Hammond and Marvin Sapp with impacting his musical style.
The album, which will be released today August 25 through Fontana Distribution owned by Universal Music Christian Group, is already available for purchase online at BestBuy.com. For a complete list of performances, visit Go2Nation.com or myspace.com/go2180. For additional information about Go2, promotional requests, or to set up an interview please contact Angel Burke, regional promotions manager: 972.899.9772 ext. 711 or via email at angel@firstchoicemedia.tv.
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