UrbanGospelMixtape.com Founder DJ RISE (on-air personality at WHCR 90.3 FM) created a strategic alliance with powerful Urban Marketing team LIGHTHOUSE UMP to present urban youths seeking a voice an outlet through Object of Our (02) Praise 3-day Youth Conference.  Cameo Appearances from renowned artists To Be Announced.  In the heart of Brooklyn on Saturday, July 26th 2008, O2 Praise promises to bring young people in numbers for a night of praise, positive thinking (workshops) and prayer.  Performances will range from dramatic skits, “praise”-stepping, reggae, hip hop, worship and refreshments on site.

“Hip-Hop has had a history of community empowerment and creating music and poetry reflective of everyday life in our neighborhoods.  Modern-day Hip-Hop has emerged into the endorsement of violence and glam by any means necessary.  Urban youth are impressionable and most influenced by the music and culture of today’s Hip Hop which goes beyond the studio, but into film, sports, business/marketing and education.  Hip Hop has been known to produce massive sales, new trends, new ideas… let’s see if we can use this tool to save and welcome new souls to a JESUS that looks, dresses and talks like they do.”  – MarcArthur St. Juste, Founder, UrbanGospelMixtape.com, co-producer of “O2 Praise” Youth Conference.

“It’s time for the church to stop acting like we (youth) are not listening to it (hip hop).  We need another choice that isn’t all about shooting and sex.  I thank God that an event like O2 Praise is happening.  I’m gonna get my praise on listening to Hip Hop that brings souls to Heaven…straight-up.”  – Anonymous 16 year old.

 "The amount of support that we have received from our community gives me restored faith in humanity.  We are here to make a difference and the best way is to reach one, teach one and guide one. O2 Praise will have youths learning conflict mediation, decision-making, stress-coping, and progressive self-empowerment tools in workshops provided and programming in a way that they don't know they're learning.  God is great and I'm looking forward to a big turnout." - DJ RISE, On-Air Personality, WHCR 90.3 FM - "The Voice of Harlem"
Booking information: UGM.MIXTAPE@GMAIL.COM – No more requests for booking will be accepted.
Sponsorship information: mstjuste111@yahoo.com – Businesses, Organizations and Individuals are encouraged to support with promotional items, gifts, monetary donations and resources.  For more information please call at: 646-331-5880.

Publicity/Media:  WE ARE NOW WELCOMING ALL ENTERTAINMENT, INSPIRATIONAL/RELIGIOUS, URBAN, TEEN MAGAZINES TO COVER THIS EVENT.  Please send your name, media outlet's name, media type (radio, syndicate, etc.), media website link, phone number to be reached between 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., email address, secondary contact (if you are a reporter) and number of crew members (photographer, video, etc.) to: ugm.mixtape@gmail.com