Busta Rhymes and Cassidy Join the Grand Opening of the Nation's First HipHopSodaShop Opening Today December 18 in Tampa, FL
December 18 2007 - 9:06AM
PR Newswire (US)
World Renowned Hip-Hop Icon Doug E. Fresh To Perform Hip Hop Mogul
Andre Harrell to Host the Evening NEW YORK, Dec. 18
/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- H3 Enterprises, Inc. (Pink Sheets: HTRE),
the world's first publicly traded Hip-Hop company, announced today
that it had expanded its celebrity line up with the additions of
multi platinum selling artists Busta Rhymes and Cassidy. H3
Enterprises will be launching the nation's first HipHopSodaShop
today in Tampa, Florida. The HipHopSodaShop franchise is the
backbone of the H3 related businesses and encapsulates not only the
numerous revenue streams that the company has developed, but also
embodies the "community conscious" approach that H3 applies to all
of its endeavors. Dr. Benjamin Chavis, CEO and President, stated,
"H3 Enterprises is proud of the fact that we have reached a major
milestone today. The opening of the HipHopSodaShop is a landmark
event for the culture of Hip-Hop. It is also a new global business
model that we intend to replicate not only in the major cities
across America, but also in the major market places throughout the
world. In fact, business leaders as well as celebrities are
arriving in Tampa from cities across America today to witness how
to develop and launch a HipHopSodaShop franchise in their
respective communities." The HipHopSodaShop comes complete with a
healthy quick service menu, merchandising, a state of the art
recording studio, 30 giant LCD screens, the latest Xbox 360 live
video games, and a large area dedicated to competitive on-line
video gaming. The first HipHopSodaShop is over 11,000 sq ft and is
a modern day cultural arts center where many forms of Hip-Hop can
be expressed by patrons and embraced by the community. It's a
recipe for success: combine popular music with healthful dining
options and flavor with socially-responsible capitalism. The
eclectic menu includes limited fried foods and no monounsaturated
or polyunsaturated (trans) fats. The shop will feature "rap"
sandwiches with few carbohydrates and a beverage line made with
antioxidant-rich white tea and sweetened with chicory syrup instead
of sugar. Clever monikers, sprinkled throughout the menu, are
geared to strike a chord with diners while encouraging financial
literacy. The venue, which is less than a mile from the University
of South Florida which has over 40,000 students, is located at 1241
East Fowler Avenue, Tampa, Florida. The 11,000-square-foot space
has undergone renovations to become a full-service,
conceptually-chic restaurant. It is equipped with a recording
studio, multiple 4'x 5' video screens, tableside video-gaming
apparatuses and a DJ/MC booth with surround sound. Targeted to a
youthful demographic, aged 13-35, the restaurant will hold special
events like open mic nights, live HD sportscasts, live outdoor
concerts and cyber gaming. The store will also carry clothing, MP3
players and recorded music. SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES 7:00am Live
Radio interview with Dr. Benjamin Chavis on WCBS WILD 98.7 Dr.
Benjamin Chavis speaks about the Grand Opening of the
HipHopSodaShop. *** WCBS Wild 98.7 will be broadcasting live all
day from the HipHopSodaShop *** 12:00pm Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony
(broadcast live on http://www.h3inc.com/) Local officials and
dignitaries will participate in this special event to mark the
Grand Opening of the first HipHopSodaShop. 4:00pm Every One's Youth
United Marching Band, St Petersburg, FL A special performance by a
group of talented, local young musicians. 5:00pm Red Carpet
Ceremony With various hip-hop celebrities and artists. 6:00pm until
... Special Performance by Doug E. Fresh Dubbed the "World's
Greatest Entertainer" for his unrivaled ability to rock a crowd,
Harlem and the originator of the human beat box, Doug E. Fresh is
best known for the two-sided, multi-platinum hits "The Show" and
"La Di Da Di." Fresh has embraced hip-hop activism and used his
voice to speak out against a variety of social ills. Hosted by
Andre Harrell Former president of Motown Records and founder of
Uptown Records, this multi-talented music and entertainment
entrepreneur has established a reputation in the industry as one of
the most astute, progressive and creative executives in the
business. As a music and film producer, Harrell has helped launch
the careers of such acclaimed artists as Jessica Alba, Halle Berry,
Mary J. Blige, Jodeci, Heavy D and the Boyz, 98 Degrees and
mentored Sean "Puffy" Combs. All Day Celebration Tent Complimentary
food samples and soda fountain items from the HipHopSodaShop menu
will be provided to the general public. A tent will be provided for
outdoor viewing of all performances, with first-come first- served
access as well as video screens both inside and outside the tent
that will provide live screening of all performances. There will
also be limited complimentary access to video gaming and a variety
of HipHopSodaShop exclusive merchandise will be available for
purchase. Celebrities! Hip-Hop superstars including Jim Jones,
Juelz Santana, and Max B from Harlem's legendary Dipset, along with
a host of Southern rap stars will be in attendance to show their
solidarity with H3, Dr. Ben and the HipHopSodaShops. MTV Real World
stars Shauvon Torres, Isaac Stout and Johanna Botta will also be
attending. The entire Celebrity List will be announced in full on
Monday. All activities are open to the General Public on a
first-come, first- served basis. Directions: Phone: 1241 E. Fowler
Ave. (813) 977-1200 Tampa, FL 33612 (1/8 of a mile east of
Interstate 275 at the Fowler Ave exit and 3/4 of a mile west of the
University of South Florida) Press Availability: Please contact The
T.A.S.C. Group regarding issuance of press passes and to schedule
interviews with the leadership of the HipHopSodaShop and the
participating Hip-Hop celebrities. About H3 Enterprises, Inc. and
the HipHopSodaShop: H3 Enterprises, Inc. is the parent company of
the HipHopSodaShop, with its corporate headquarters located at 116,
John Street, New York, NY 10036. As the first publicly traded
Hip-Hop company, H3 Enterprises, Inc. is dedicated to the mission
of empowering young people through investment, education and
economic development. DATASOURCE: H3 Enterprises, Inc. CONTACT:
Media, Larry Kopp, +1-646-723-4344, or Cell, +1-917-282-2357, , or
Erin Morris, both of The T.A.S.C. Group, LLC, or Investors, Tania
Munro, +1-818-987-7582, all for H3 Enterprises, Inc. Web site:
http://wwwh3inc.com/
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