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GRAMMY CERTIFICATE TO PUBLIC
TORONTO, CANADA - OCTOBER 21, 2011 -
Freddy Will has decided he will be unveiling his Special Grammy Certificate issued by The National Academy of Recording & Sciences, NARAS aka the Recording Academy or otherwise known as the Geammys, to the public.
Heeding to the advice of his acting manager and VP of Freddy Will Hope Foundation the Special Grammy certificate scheduled to be at the official unveiling cermony of his Limited Edition Postage Stamps is intended to show that he really does have it. As an independent artist and author working on a Grammy nominated project was and always will be a dream come true.
The certificate would ultimately be presented to him during the 'Athens Of West Africa' Fundraiser in Toronto, Canada.
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CHARITABLE FOUNDATION EVENT IN OCTOBER 2011
TORONTO, CANADA - SEPTEMBER 28TH
– Freddy Will and his management team has spent the last several months preparing for the upcoming Freddy Will Hope Foundation event - the ‘Athens of West Africa’ fundraiser on October 22, 2011 in Toronto, Canada.
The invite-only event will highlight the initiatives the Freddy Will Hope Foundation is supporting and feature speeches from Sierra Leonean diplomats from the USA as well as, business and community members from Africa, the Caribbean, the USA and Canada.
The Freddy Will Hope Foundation was established in 2006 by Grammy nominated independent hip hop artist and author Freddy Will. This year, the nation of Sierra Leone celebrates its 50th Year of Independence and to honour that milestone, all proceeds from this fundraiser are going solely into projects inside Sierra Leone.
More information about the event and its sponsors will be released in the coming days.
“It's a pretty tough venture, my philanthropy legs is probably the most important part of my career. Let's see how it goes." - FREDDY WILL FREETOM TO CREATE FEATURES
According to their website, “Freedom to Create focuses on regions of the world where there is the greatest need to change mindsets and build capacity to fight the intolerance and conflict that prevents creativity from flourishing. In the developed world, we take our creative freedom for granted. But in many societies, political repression, intolerance, ignorance and religious extremism inhibit creative expression, especially for women. Artists play an important role in breaking these barriers and championing creative, economic and political freedom.” “It’s always great to know that I have fans from all regions of the world and all demographics – this is exactly where and how I want my music to be heard, by everyone.” - FREDDY WILL ___________________________ NEW KRIO SINGLE & VIDEO COMING
TORONTO, CANADA- AUGUST 20TH , 2011 - The weekend of August 20th was quite a busy weekend for Freddy Will and his management team. He spent the entire weekend with a film crew filming scenes for his upcoming video. (Yes folks, a new video is on its way for a Fall release!) Look out for his announcement for the video in November 2011 on his Official Website www.freddywill.com and his Facebook page. “Everyoone has been askin’ me “When are you doing your next video??” It’s almost time for the new one to drop – November 2011! Look out for it…” - FREDDY WILL
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TORONTO, CANADA- AUGUST 14TH, 2011
“To open the African Dance Festival was a complete honour. Special thanks to Joy.” ________________________________ PRESS RELEASE FREDDY WILL JUDGES
GEORGINA, ONTARIO - AUGUST 4TH, 2011 – Freddy Will was one of three (3) Judges for the 2011 Georgina Idol talent competition. The three (3) judges were: Lenore Elaine, Ken Cowle and Freddy Will. There were ten young artists who performed music ranging from Rock and Roll to R&B to Pop to Alternative music. Of all ten competetors only three contestants took home a prize. Freddy Will was also introduced to the mayor of Georgina who was very pleased to meet him. The winners of the competition were Casey Stiemer, Ryan Marston and Samantha Sebo. _________________________________ TORONTO, CANADA - JULY 30TH, 2011 –During the raving celebration of the 2011 Scotiabank Toronto Caribbean Carnival, as the colorful crowds jubilated joyfully to the pulsating sounds of Soca, Reggae and Calypso music, SUN TV News reporter Cindy Pom did a quick interview with Sierra Leone/New Jersey rapper and author Freddy Will noting his experience and his thoughts about being at the Toronto Caribbean Carnival and festivities. “Cindy was great a great interviewer. The interview happened right beside on the parade route.” - FREDDY WILL _________________________________ NEW JERSEY, USA – JULY 24TH, 2011 Freddy Will spoke about his life, his books and of course, his music – especially his Krio language album. The station featured Freddy Will’s tracks from both his Krio and English language albums. “New Jersey stands up! It was great to be on Rutgers Radio and holla at my peeps in Jersey. I think it's time to take this show to the states and build that connection there too.” Sierra Leone artist and author Freddy Will was a VIP guest of the Executive Board Members of the Festival Management Committee - the team who manages the entire festival. Fun was had by all as the evening ended in a successful after party to the wee hours of the morning. “I always run a joke about my first Caribana experience. It was hot, I couldn't get into any of the clubs and the parade was super fun but my boy who invited me to Canada actually stood me up at the parade. LOL! Now I don't only go to the parade every year, I actually get invited as a VIP to every event from the Gala, the King & Queen Show, the Lime And everything I want to be at. What can I say? I came up." - FREDDY WILL NEW JERSEY, USA – JULY 4TH, 2011 –COCORIOKO, the West African nation of Sierra Leone’s biggest and most-widely read newspaper featured a full length interview with Sierra Leon’s first Grammy® nominated hip hop artist and author, Freddy Will on the USA Independence Day issue. The article discusses his jubilee celebrations abroad, his Grammy nomination, his critics, his upcoming projects and his thoughts about Sierra Leone President, His Excellency Ernest Bai Koroma. Visit the full article here: “Cocorioko is home to me, the only danger in doing these interviews is when you take what happened with one audience and bring it to another audience there is a risk for the new audience to think you are accusing them of what happened with the other audience. But I had to let everyone know what's going on. One day I'm hoping all the dots will connect and everyone will be informed on everything” The announcement was made through West African media outlets in the tri – states of New York, New Jersey and Philadelphia and also throughout Maryland, Delaware and Virginia. The album, performed entirely in the Krio language of Sierra Leone, is mainly targeted to an African audience; there’s been overwhelming support of Western fans since its original release. The corresponding book of the Krio album, ‘The Dark Road From Romarong’ was published by Soul Asylum Poetry and Publishing's Ken Cowle in Jackson’s Point and Freddy Will’s Ghetto Breed Entertainment in Central New Jersey, USA. The book contains a historic true story about the journey of Sierra Leonean's past generations who came from a place known as ‘Romarong’ and how this place became the Republic of Sierra Leone today. The book also contains English translations of the Krio lyrics on the accompanying album. _______________________________ NEW JERSEY, USA – MAY 27TH, 2011 - Cocorioko, Sierra Leone’s biggest and most widely-read online newspaper worldwide, featured a Freddy Will Blog entry for his ‘Athens of West Africa’ track. Click HERE to read the short article. The article featured in Cocorioko Newspaper was picked up and published on WorldNews247.net in the Netherlands the next day. Here is the link to the article: CLICK ____________________________ Freddy Will, who was born in Freetown, Sierra Leone, celebrated today with calls to family and relatives around the world to mark the auspicious occasion. He also celebrated the 50th day of Independence with an evening gathering of close family and friends by making them several Sierra Leone dishes. Yes, Chef Freddy Will can cook! (Add that to his list of other accomplishments please.) He is also celebrating the 50th Independence with the re-release of his Krio language album, “Dark Horse From Romarong…a city of kings” and corresponding book, ‘The Dark Road From Romarong” which will be officially re-released in the fall. Freddy Will and the entire Freddy Will Industries staff would like to extend our warmest CONGRATULATIONS to the Nation of Sierra Leone on its 50 Years of Independence. We celebrate with not only the nation and people living in Sierra Leone, but also with to those celebrating and living in the Salone Diasporas worldwide. “I just wanted to relax and chill today. I had food drinks, family, friends and good music. It's independence day.” – FREDDY WILL In the article, the order was: 1. Kwajo “Cinqo” Boateng (Ghana), 2. K’Naan born Keinan Abdi Warsame (Somalia), 3. Shad born Shadrach Kabango (Kenya, Rwanda), 4. Vital born Hiruy Girmay (Ethiopia), 5. Big Page (Ghanaian), 6. JD Era (Ghana), 7. Reema Major (Sudan), 8. Freddy Will(Sierra Leone,) 9. Stevano Ugo (Nigerian), and 10.Babaluku (aka) Mr. Africa (Uganda).
"Freddy Will born Wilfred Kanu Jr. – is a Grammy Nominated Sierra Leonean Hip-Hop artist and author who have initially survived two genocidal civil wars when he was a kid in West Africa. Almost all of those whom he grew up with were brutally murdered. He spent most of his adult years in New Jersey and recently came to Toronto, Canada to record his album.
"We manage and promote Grammy-nominated artist and author Freddy Will because he is a very talented artist, an insightful writer, a good actor and a down to earth person if you get the chance to meet him in person. We are very careful in how we credit Freddy Will’s achievements. But recently, some characters hiding behind the moniker of "M. Matthews" became enraged over Freddy Will's appearance on Miss Kemi's Top 10 list. They had choice words that bore no effect. Bear in mind, "M. Matthews" are a group of faceless cowards’ alleging to have won Grammy's but would not show proof of their existence.
Freddy Will responded in this press release and also on his blog, some of what he said is below: “I believe the negative comments on the Ms Kemi article were an emotional and personal outburst showing outrage. Miss Kemi, a respected and controversial journalist, published an article with me on the list. That article bypassed some subliminal saboteurs who have had their reasons why a musician from the United States should not succeed in Canada. “I am one of very few artists and authors from that region who has come this far artistically. Some have suggested that just by stating my achievements, I am somehow diminishing other artists from the region but this is not true. I'm repping for the region instead. So, if I worked with both Grammy and JUNO Award winning artists and producers, shouldn't I say it? More of Freddy Will’s response can be found at:http://blog.freddywill.com/ “It’s unfortunate that haters are always around – they think they can drown out the accomplishments of others. I know it’s not only me, others have felt the same. It only makes me and my management team stronger..” – FREDDY WILL
“Right now I have a lot of executive decissions to make. I have to think of a good way to promote the stuff out there. Can't just be in the studio recording and recording and not promoting. Got a couple manuscripts to edit, got to get the foundation off the ground, debating which album to record next and who to link with, looking to travel a bit and wonna take time off to hit the streets and chill so right now I'm just letting the Grammy nod soak in while I take it one day at a time.” – FREDDY WILL ___________________________________ In an unbelievable 49 languages, World News presents and distributes world news, politics, sport, business, health, lifestyle, art and entertainment from around the globe through its 400 media partners and 20,000 global thematic and regional news sites. World News is the web’s most comprehensive multilingual search engine with leading writers worldwide. Check out Freddy Will’s video feature at: HERE TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA – February 5th, 2010 – Sounds of Africa, an upbeat radio program on Toronto’s radio station CKLN FM 88.1, Sounds of Africa interviewed Freddy Will™ on their Saturday evening show. Hosts U-Sheak ‘Kokofele’ Koroma and Marshalette McTyson interviewed Freddy Will on his Grammy® nomination, his two (2) books and of course, his Krio language album entitled, ’Dark Horse From Romarong.’ His track ‘Angel’ was featured. Listen to the entire interview here: (place the link here please) “Sounds of Africa is an educative program on one of the college radios in Toronto. This show was unique because even though I was there to promote my Krio Album and talk about the Grammy nomination, the radio station itself was on the verge of being shut down. It was good and bad at the same time but all in all it was a good show." – FREDDY WILL TORONTO, CANADA – January 19th, 2011 –ThatChannel featured Freddy Will on their popular Liquid Lunch program today. Liquid Lunch, which is hosted by Hugh Reilly and Stella Hunt interviewed Freddy Will on his books, his new Krio album and his Grammy nomination. ThatChannel, is a leading internet TV station in Toronto, Canada, which was launched in 2008, as an extension of ThatRadio.com which started broadcasting from downtown Toronto since 2004. To watch Freddy Will’s segment, click ThatChannel’s archive HERE The tracks featured were ‘Jos Com’ and ‘Angel’ which are both off his new Krio language album entitled, ‘Dark Horse from Romarong’. ___________________________________ MARYLAND, USA - December 25th, 2010 - As Freddy Will’s whirlwind year wraps up, he gave his last interview of 2010 to Sierra Leone Music Television (SLMTV) Radio on Christmas Day. SLMTV’s radio station, which is located in the Maryland/Washington DC area in the United States, airs worldwide via their website: Ambassador and Timbo also interviewed Freddy Will about his Sierra Leonean African roots, his musical journey from Sierra Leone to the USA and Canada, andabout his December 1st, 2010 Grammy® nomination. (See the full article on Freddy Will’s Grammy® nomination in the biggest and most widely read newspaper, Cocorioko. The Embassy Show airs every Saturday from 3pm – 5pm Eatern time and during the course of the show, as the website states, “….we stamp Visa’s on the hottest music, all while bringing you live discussions and exclusive interviews.” “I've been represeting Sierra Leone everywhere I go even before my music and book writing career popped off. I've even used my talent to help rebrand and promote the new image of Sierra Leone. To be heard worldwide on SLMTV Radio now was a great thing to ssee. Just yesterday I was a struggling youth in Freetown with big dreams. Now today I'm a published author and artist who many Sierra Leoneans can look up to.” - FREDDY WILL ______________________________ GRAMMY® NOD FOR FREDDY WILL LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, USA – December 1ST, 2010 – The 2011 Grammy® nominations were announced today and the celebration kicked off with a live television event hosted by rapper LL Cool J from the Nokia Club in Los Angeles. Among the nominations that were listed on the official Grammy website, was a nomination for Best Spoken Word Album for Children, ‘Healthy Food for Thought: Good Enough to Eat.’ CLICK - HERE The New York Coalition for Healthy School Food (NYCHSF) collaborated with producers Jim Cravero, Paula Lizzi, and Steve Pullara from the East Coast Recording Company in New York City and Grammy award winners and children award artists for the album. Notables such as Hip Hop legend and entrepreneur Russell Simmons, Julian Lennon (son of former Beatle member John Lennon), techno artist Moby, Tom Chapin among many others are also featured on the album. All profits from the CD goes to the NYCHSF “This is a melting pot of Grammy winning and children’s award-winning artists who have contributed their time and talent for this funny, charming, whimsical and touching double CD compilation. The menu of styles and expressions cook up a variety of unique recipes. The spoken words are sprinkled with songs that present the importance of healthy eating in a tasty, playful and enjoyable way.” said the NYCHSF website. Watch the 53rd Grammy® Awards show on at 8pm on February 13th, 2011 on CBS from the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California to see all the winners. For more information on Freddy Will, visit his official website at www.freddywill.com “This Grammy nomination is a big boost to my career and also a positive thing for Sierra Leone because if I win it they win it. Congratulations to the producers (Jim, Paula and Steve) and all the artists who were featured on the album.” WASHINGTON, DC, USA – October 18th, 2010 – Freddy Will's second book- 'The Dark Road from Romarong' and Krio Language album 'The Dark Horse from Romarong' are again featured on the All Africa websiteclick HERE Allafrica.com links for his second book: JERSEY CITY, NEW JERSEY, USA – October 10TH, 2010 – Today on 10-10-10 is the worldwide releases of Freddy Will’s highly anticipated Krio language album ‘Dark Horse from Romarong…a city of kings’ and his second book ‘The Dark Road from Romarong.’ After months of releasing singles of the album, ‘Dark Horse from Romarong…a city of kings, the album dropped today with smash hits such as ‘Jus Com’, ‘International’, ‘Ends Meet’, ‘Angel’, ‘Promise’, ‘Athens of West Africa’, ‘Endurance’ and many more. Freddy Will’s second published book, The Dark Road from Romarong is written about the country of Sierra Leone from its beginnings as ‘Romarong’ to its independence. The story is a riveting one in which is describes the people, their migration, their obstacles and the arrival of strangers to their land. This book gives the reader an inside look into how the West African country of Sierra Leone can to be. To order your copy of the Krio album & book combo pack To download Freddy Will’s Krio album - Dark Horse from Romarong…a city of kinds To download Freddy Will’s English album - While I’m Still Young – The talking drums 1.2v “I did it people!!! The first Krio Language album and my second book. Make sure you get a signed copy!" – Freddy Will Heidi Reidner, a report for the Georgina Advocate newspaper described the day, “… the jam at the Jackson’s Point gazebo and family day at the park featuring Laura Lee and The Tequila Rocking Birds, Marlene Clark and The Band Called US, and The Shane and Shawn Show with Dean the Conga Machine. Musical celebrity Freddy Will, rapper, producer, song/screenwriter and author will be joining local celebrities to light up the stage. Children’s authors, Boston Pizza’s Lionel, Sparky the Fire Dog and Morris the Moose mascots, face painting and other exciting activities will entertain the kids. There will also be a barbecue and draws throughout the day. Soul Asylum and Poetry Inc. and children’s authors Kenneth William Cowle and Margaret Hefferman will sign their published children’s editions with a portion of the profits being donated to the cause.” To make a donation to support the families of children with Cerebral Palsy, If you are interested in donating to this cause please contact: Lynn Marles “I feel honored to be asked to support a worthy cause such as the G.A.M.E charity." – Freddy Will SOMERSET, NEW JERSEY, USA – August 17th, 2010 – Cocorioko, Sierra Leone’s biggest and most widely read newspaper, featured FREDDY WILL on the front page of their newspaper today. Freddy Will released the artwork for his upcoming Krio language album entitled, Dark Horse from Romarong…a city of kings and his second (yes second) book, The Dark Road from Romarong. Check out the article: HERE JERSEY CITY, NEW JERSEY, USA – August 10th, 2010 – FREDDY WILL released new tracks from his upcoming Krio language album entitled, Dark Horse from Romarong…a city of kings. The new album drops on October 10th, 2010 or 10-10-10. The singles that were released are: (3) ‘Ends Meet’ – the club / dance track and(4) Endurance Visit the Official FREDDY WILL™ website at www.freddywill.com and listen to these new tracks while they are there. “These tracks are so different from one another and they cross several music genres." – Freddy Will TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA – August 7th, 2010 – Acclaimed journalist, Jefferson Sackey, founder and owner of Critical TV, Senior International Correspondent and TV host of JS - IA (Jefferson Sackey - International Assignment.) who is originally from Ghana and trained in London, UK with the Journalists for Human Rights International (JHR) conducted an extensive interview with Freddy Will in the summer of 2010. The Modern Ghana newspaper described Jefferson Sackey, “JS-International Assignment is a first-class news documentary production going beyond the headlines to tell stories in-depth and from many points of view so you can make up your own mind about the news that affects you. The show's hallmark is its "Reaching the Unreachable" franchise - demanding answers and finding the truth. Backed by the global resources of C-TV, Jefferson Sackey's file is Central at looking at world events - covering not only the day's top stories, but the fascinating, the unexpected and the under reported. ___________________________________ Over 1.5 million people attended the numerous Caribana™ festivities from July 15th to August 2nd this year and Freddy Will™ was one of them. It’s a two week party that ends with a large display of music, dancers and revellers at the Caribana Parade. Make your plans to attend the 2011 Scotiabank Caribana festival by visiting www.caribanafestival.com for more details.
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SINGAPORE, ASIA - SEPTEMBER 20, 2011
– The Freedom To Create organization, located in the Asian city of Singapore, featured Freddy Will on their Facebook page promoting his music, books and websites to over 2000 Asians. They heard about Freddy Will from one of their staff members and wanted to let others know about The Freddy Will Hope Foundation as well. In their facebook statement they are quoted as saying:
"We just discovered the music and work of the fantastic Freddy Will, the first independent artist and author from Sierra Leone to be nominated for a Grammy. Freddy also has his own charitable foundation - The Freddy Will Hope Foundation, through which he gives back hope to disadvantaged communities by raising and donating to various local and global philanthropic organizations for geriatric and youth pojects, university scholarships and medical supplies for hospitals. Find out more about Freddy at www.freddywill.com - do you know his music? Let us know what you think!"
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NOVEMBER 2011
The video is in post-production at the moment, more details will be revealed once the video is completed and ready to be launched. Here’s a few ‘sneak peek’ photos from the video shoot.
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TORONTO AFRICAN DANCE FESITVAL
AT NATHAN PHILLIPS SQUARE
– The opening act at the 2011 African Dance Festival, at Nathan Phillips Square was none other than Freddy Will. He performed tracks off his current Krio language album, ‘Dark Horse From Romarong…a city of kings.’ 
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IDOL COMPETITION IN GEORGINA
“…it was a great experience for everyone. Being an artist myself I totally understood what the kids were feeling. We went with who had pure talent, who had crowd appeal and who had stage presence. The talent up there in Georgina is pretty solid, watch out for somebody big to come out of there."
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SUN TV INTERVIEWS FREDDY WILL
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2011 TORONTO
CARIBBEAN CARNIVAL PARADE
TORONTO, CANADA - JULY 30TH, 2011
– The biggest event of the 2011 Scotiabank Toronto Caribbean Carnival is the Parade Day. This year’s estimates puts the crowds at over 1 million visitors, there were over 20,000 dancers in costumes jumping up and partying for 4km on one of the busiest roads in Toronto – Lakeshore Blvd. Over $400 million dollars is pumped into Toronto’s economy from this festival which is considered the largest festival in North America.
Freddy Will was an invited guest at the VIP Parade Day breakfast and official opening ceremonies. He also was introduced to and spoke with the mayor of Toronto - Mayor Rob Ford, who gave him a special gold pin of Toronto. The parade lasted 6 ½ hours long, some photos of the event are below.
“Parade Day was two things – too early and very colourful. I was able to capture most of the day enjoying VIP treatment with the mayor, the carnival organizers and some good friends.."
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NEW JERSEY RADIO STATION
WRSU - 88.7 FM OF RUTGER UNIVERSITY
INTERVIEWS FREDDY WILL
– The New Jersey radio station WRSU 88.7 (out of Rutgers University in New Brunswick, New Jersey) featured Freddy Will on its African New Dawn radio program.
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2011 SCOTIABANK TORONTO
CARIBBEAN CARNIVAL GALA
AT THE LIBERTY GRAND COMPLEX
TORONTO, CANADA - JULY 22ND, 2011
– This year there was one change to the 44th year of the world renowned Caribbean Festival called ‘Caribana’ – it was their name. Caribana, due to a court ruling about the usage of the name, has been renamed to the Toronto Caribbean Carnival. Scotiabank has kept its partnership with the festival’s executive board (the Festival Management Committee) and remains the festival’s lead title sponsor.
One of the more formal highlights of the 3 week festivities is the Toronto Caribbean Carnival Gala held at the prestigious Liberty Grand Complex (check it out at www.libertygrand.com. There were many awards given out, the food and music were Caribbean filled and of course, there were plenty of beautifully costumed women and men from the Mas Bands that are going to participate in the main Parade Day next weekend.
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COCORIOKO NEWSPAPER
INTERVIEWS FREDDY WILL
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FREDDY WILL'S KRIO LANGUAGE
ALBUM AND CORRESPONDING BOOK
TO BE RE-RELEASED IN USA
ON 11-11-11
TORONTO, CANADA - MAY 30TH, 2011 – Grammy nominated artist and author Freddy Will returns to the entertainment stage on November 11th, 2011 with his colossal dual effort 'Dark Horse From Romarong…a city of kings’ (his Krio language album) and his corresponding second literary offering, ‘The Dark Road From Romarong.’
The album was recorded at Thunder Dome Sounds in Ontario, Canada and produced by its CEO, legendary Juno Award and Jazz musician, arranger and producer Eddie Bullen. Eddie Bullen is featured on the title track as well. The album features guest appearances by gospel singer Meena and also, world renowned 5-time Grammy Award winner, gospel artist Carvin Winans.
This huge re-release initiative will be part of a bigger event held in Washington, DC in the Fall. The new release will include both the book and full-length studio album and it will have additional songs/demo versions of the tracks like, ‘Com'mor Beyen Me Now’, ‘Jos Cam’ and ‘Save’ before featured guests were included. It will be released with some unique merchandise but those details will be elaborated on the Official Freddy Will website at www.freddywill.com shortly.
"It's been another successful year for Freddy Will Industries. We celebrated a Grammy nomination this winter when the producers at East Coast Recordings in Philadelphia, a slew of Grammy Award winning artists, industry superstars, spoken words artists, radio personalities and Freddy Will collaborated on the New York Coalition For Healthy School Foods' double CD album "Healthy Food For Thought: Good Enough To Eat." The double album which was a charity album that brought awareness to type-2 diabetes and childhood obesity in New York. The album received a Grammy nomination in December 2010 for the 2011 Grammy Awards.
Sierra Leone celebrated its 50th Anniversary and we closed a deal with the Intergovernmental Postal Consultants, IGPC that we won't announce now but will change the game for us. The Krio album has done very well since we released it last year and Freddy Will has a thing for numbers and dates and so we decided to re-release the Krio album and the book to celebrate all these successes." says GBE Management.
To note: there is one English song on the Krio album titled 'Save’ featuring 5-time Grammy Award winner, gospel legend Carvin Winans. ‘Save' is an environmental and socially conscious song calling for global intervention to levitate extreme health and socio-economic pandemics from natural disasters in the world. The promoted singles off this re-release will be 'Athens Of West Africa,' 'Jos Cam,' 'Temperature,' and 'Save' - feat. Carvin Winans.
“I wanted to create a record which would challenge me. I didn't want to feature too many people either. On this album, I put my streetwise twist to West African storytelling which I think is needed in today’s’ art form. Then I stretched my vocal range between rapping and singing melodies on the verses (or in the hooks) so that I can prove to myself that if I really wanted to, I could sing. I noticed a few rappers singing hooks and I wanted to see what I would sound like. However, I won't be singing a lot on my future records."
‘Romarong’ is the former name of Sierra Leone. The album describes the lifestyle of someone who is of African heritage and is influenced by the Afro - American lifestyle. It engages listeners with glimpses into the life of a younger generation of African immigrants and second and third generation Africans who were born and raised abroad who have become influenced by western civilization without omitting core traditional African mythologies from their mentality. Also, it is about a younger group of Africans who embrace the new world while making most advantageous references to several places around the world where they may reside’.
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COCORIOKO FEATURES FREDDY
WILL BLOG ARTICLE ON HIS
KRIO LANGUAGE TRACK
"ATHENS OF WEST AFRICA"
“Athens of West Africa is one of those tracks that has a lot of history behind it. In the late 1800s through to the 1900s Sierra Leone used to be known as the Athens of West Africa because it has a kick ass university." – FREDDY WILL
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SIERRA LEONE, WEST AFRICA
WORLDWIDE - APRIL 27, 2011 - Today, many Sierra Leoneans all over the world join hands to celebrates its 50th Year of Independence! In the nation of Sierra Leone and all over the world, Sierra Leoneans are celebrating their country’s golden jubilee independence with many different festivities.
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FREDDY WILL MAKES
MISS KEMI'S TO TEN CANADIAN
RAPPERS OF AFRICAN DESCENT LIST
TORONTO, CANADA – APRIL 27TH,2011 -Toronto based Nigerian journalist, Kemi Omololu-Olunloyo (aka) Ms Kemi, released an article of her, 'Top 10 Canadian Rappers of African Descent'. Off the 10 rappers she listed, Freddy Will was one of them. Congratulation goes out to ALL the artists who made the list!
A paragraph was written on each person, Freddy Will’s paragraph is below:
Today, Freddy Will runs his independent imprint which is distributed internationally and includes his charity foundation that gives back to impoverished hospitals in West Africa. He was recently awarded with his own postal stamp in Sierra Leone after he released his second book with a corresponding album in their Krio Language.
Some of his best known accomplishments are: (1) the first person from Sierra Leone to be nominated under a Grammy category after working with both Grammy and JUNO Award winning artists and producers. (2) the world’s first musical artist to release consecutive albums with corresponding books and (3) the only Sierra Leonean born artist and author with a significant western fan base."
- THE NIGERIAN CANADIAN NEWS
Shortly after the article was published, negative comments were made by an envious person(s) who questioned Freddy Will's Grammy nomination over his involvement on the charity CD, “Healthy Food for thought: Good Enough To Eat” that Freddy Will, several musical and spoken word artists and the East Coast Recording Company all received the nomination for. Freddy Will’s Management responded and some of what was written is below:
They've made it their mission to ignite controversy over Freddy Will's achievements. We note what he has done through promotion so that it is not overlooked. This has denied them of their ploy which is to hide Freddy Will in a large shuffle of artists. We have addressed all allegations online showing proof where needed but that was not enough to satisfy them." -GBE PRESS RELEASE.
"Freddy Will is the first "artist and author" from Sierra Leone to be nominated "under" a Grammy "category" GBE Management has always credited the album, the producers and all artists on the nominated album. GBE has never stated anywhere that it, the nomination was a sole hip hop nomination garnered by Freddy Will. We all know that every song comes with a title featuring the artist, band or group of singers/rappers who sang on it. It is custom industry practice. When an artist is involved on a nominated group project it is not merely to say the “artist” was involved on the project.
Along with the executive producers each artist on the album is also nominee. Freddy Will even had access to two tickets (one for him and one for his date) to the award show in Los Angeleswith backstage passes like each executive producer and every artist on the album. If the album had won, each artist would have received a Grammy. This is a huge accomplishment for the team of producers, artists and Freddy Will an independent African artist who is also an author." - GBE PRESS RELEASE.
"Freddy Will is the world’s first musical artist to release "consecutive" albums with "corresponding" books and the only Sierra Leonean born "artist and author" with a significant western fan base. Our independent distribution and publishing company is not linked to the CRTC or Soundscan in anyway because our markets are not only in Canada. We ship books and CDs to various countries.
His books are even available in libraries within The United States and Canada and we sell books directly through Soul Asylum Poetry and Publishing and also on Amazon. Our iTunes and CDBABY spreadsheets show downloads from places as far as New Zealand where Freddy Will has never been. We also have a music Jamroom through Double K Records which is another outlet for our music distribution - check the links to listen to one of his albums." - GBE PRESS RELEASE.
Even though I came from Sierra Leone, the fact that I entered Canada through the United States has led many to ignore the African side of me. I suspect that the people hiding behind this fake moniker are previously canned associates of mine who I do not wish to name until we have definite proof. They zeroed in on three of my current achievements mentioned in the Kemi article and deliberately misinterpreted what was said."
It does not mean that I'm boastful or cocky when I say I'm the first artist and author from the region to release consecutive books with corresponding albums. There is a lot more that I need do but these are some of my achievements thus far. If anything, this should be a ‘BIG UP” to Sierra Leone because one of their own has made it this far paving the way for others."
– FREDDY WILL
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WHAT'S COMING UP THIS YEAR?
TORONTO, CANADA - MARCH 9th, 2011 - It’s March 2011 and Freddy Will is gearing up for a very busy 2011. People have been wondering, ‘..so what’s coming up next for Freddy Will?”
There are a few upcoming projects that Freddy Will Industries is either working on and/or involved in. What’s coming is his upcoming studio album, new books (where one of them he has been commissioned to write), a first day postage stamp and an upcoming fundraiser for his charitable foundation, the Freddy Will Hope Foundation.
Check the “News Page” on www.freddywill.com
or the Freddy Will blog http://blog.freddywill.com
for upcoming details and dates!
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FREDDY WILL 2011 GRAMMY AWARDS
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, USA – February 13TH, 2011 – Tonight was music’s biggest night as we celebrated the 2011 Grammy Awards. FREDDY WILL INDUSTRIES would like to congratulate Julie Andrews and Emma Walton Hamilton on their Grammy wins for "Best Spoken Word Album For Children." which their CD "Julie Andrews' Collection Of Poems, Songs & Lullabies Alum" garnered tonight.
As a revered music and Theatre legend for over five decades Julie Andrews also took home a Lifetime Achievement Award. Julie Andrews is a well-known singer, actress and author from the United Kingdom who is a celebrated recipient of several wards including;
Golden Globe, Theatre World Award, BAFTA, Emmy and Grammy Awards, People's Choice Award, Screen Actors Guild, Academy Award, etc, etc. Andrews began her career as a child actress and singer and made her New York, Broadway debut in 1954 with “The Boy Friend." She rose to notoriety soon after and stared in other musicals such as "My Fair Lady" and "Camelot" (1954) and in the musical film "Mary Poppins" (1964) and "The Sound Of Music" (1965): roles for which she is still best-known.
Hopes for a Grammy win were not realized this year with the "Healthy Food For Thought; Good Enough To Eat" album but Sierra Leonean/American artist and author Freddy Will has still made history by being the first Sierra Leone born artist to be nominated for a Grammy. The New Coalition For Healthy School Foods' CD was also nominated for the Leigh High Valley Awards. On this compilation CD Freddy Will performed the song "Future."
Other notable artists such as Moby, Julian Lennon, Jessica Harper, Amy Otey, Ken Cowle, Sara Hickman, Tom Chaplin and Russell Simmons as well as several heavyweight radio and spoken word personalities in the United States.
A special thank you and congratulation goes out to the producers from East Coast Recording - Jim Carvero, Paula Lizzi, Steve Pullara and Kevin Mackie. from Freddy Will Industries; and to all the many talented artists (spoken word and music) and radio personalities who participated on the Grammy Nominated "Healthy Food For Thought; Good Enough to Eat" album. We wish us all better luck next time but congratulations on a job well done. - Thank You!
"The United States is truely a land of opportunity. No matter how you look at it. This right here was America coming through for me yet again as we sometimes forget that though others may want to benefit from us they never wanna see us benefit from them. Thank You NYCFHSF and Double K!!!" - FREDDY WILL
PRESS RELEASE
FREDDY WILL FEATURED ON
WORLD NEWS NETWORK
NEW YORK, USA – February 11th, 2010 – World News Network, founded in 1995 and launched online in 1998, is the most globally based, one-stop news resource on the Internet.
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FREDDY WILL REVISITS CKLN
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FREDDY WILL REVISITS THATRADIO
Scroll down to the January 19th, 2011 podcast and Freddy Will’s interview begins at the 1:51:51 time mark.
“The Liquid Lunch interview was educational. When I did my first album they were one of the places where I promoted it in Toronto so it was good to be back to talk about my new joint.”
- FREDDY WILL
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FREDDY WILL FEATURED ON SLMTV
www.slmtv.com
It's the #1 internet podcasting leader broadcasting Salone (Sierra Leone) music, African music and beyond. The Embassy Show, with hosts Ambassador (Alusaine Yansaneh)
and Timbo (Alhaji Timbo), featured several tracks from Freddy Will’s newest CD release, Dark Horse from Romarong. (Note: this album was recorded in Krio - one of the languages in Sierra Leone.)
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FREDDY WILL GRACES FRONT PAGE
OF COCORIOKO NEWSPAPER...AGAIN
NEW JERSEY, USA – December 8th, 2010 –Freddy Will™ was featured again on the front page of Cocorioko! The West African nation of Sierra Leone has a population of approximately 6.5 million residents. Cocorioko is Sierra Leone’s biggest and most widely read newspaper.
Please click the link to read the full article celebrating Freddy Will’s 2010 Grammy® nomination on December 1st: CLICK
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& NOTABLES ON COMPILATION CD
In 2009, Freddy Will was asked to submit a track for anupcoming album that was bringing the awareness to the problem of childhood obesity and the benefits of good nutrition supported by the New York Coalition for Healthy School Food. Freddy Will wrote and recorded ‘Future’ with the aim to speak directly to adults as well as children about the importance of nourishing their bodies properly. A few weeks later, Freddy received notice from Ken Cowle, (his distributor and fellow Grammy® nominee) that his track ‘Future’ was chosen to be featured on the CD.
- FREDDY WILL
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FREDDY WILL SECOND PUBLISHED
BOOK FEATURED ON ALLAFRICA
Click - HERE
Allafrica.com link for his Krio language album:
Click - HERE
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FREDDY WILL GRACES FRONT PAGE
OF COCORIOKO NEWSPAPER
SOMERSET, NEW JERSEY, USA – October 11TH, 2010 – Freddy Will™ is featured on the front page of Cocorioko today! Cocorioko is the West African country of Sierra Leone’s biggest and most widely read newspaper. Click the link below to read the article on the worldwide releases of his new Krio language album Dark Horse from Romarong…a city of kings AND his published second book The Dark Road from Romarong. Cocorioko newspaper article: HERE
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FREDDY WILL KRIO ALBUM
DARK HORSE FROM ROMARONG
& SECOND BOOK RELEASED TODAY!!!
click - HERE
click - HERE
click - HERE
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FREDDY WILL PERFORMS AT
GIVE A MIRACLE A CHANCE
GEORGINA, ONTARIO, CANADA – August 28th, 2010 – The Give A Miracle A Chance (G.A.M.E.) charity is a ‘local charity with a global reach.’ The Jam, held at Jackson’s Point, brought entertainment and awareness to the community in support of families with children with Cerebral Palsy. Freddy Will performed hits from both his upcoming Krio language album, ‘Dark Horse from Romarong…a city of kings’ and current his English album, ‘While I’m Still Young – The Talking Drums.’
at lynn@giveamiracleachance.com or Cathy White at cathy@giveamiracleachance.com. Or you can make a donation online through Paypal’s secure website. Tax receipts are available upon request. (Charitable #: 82458 3017 RR0001)
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FREDDY WILL RELEASE ARTWORK
FOR KRIO LANGUAGE ALBUM &
SECOND BOOK IN COCORIOKO
NEWSPAPER
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FREDDY WILL RELEASES 4 TRACKS
FROM HIS UPCOMING KRIO ALBUM
(1) ‘Dark Horse’ which features JUNO® Award winner and producer Eddie Bullen. (This is the album title track.)
(2) ‘Promise’ – a hip hop / reggae inspired jam about keeping the promises you’ve made to others.
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PRESS RELEASE
JA-IA FILMS DOCUMENTAY ON
FREDDY WILL
As a West African freelance journalist, Jefferson Kwamina Sackey has been a globetrotting reporter for almost six years, covering armed conflicts, political upheavals and natural disasters in hot spots around the world. All that fieldwork served as a warm-up for 2005, an extra ordinary year that took him to the front lines in post conflict, Liberia and Sierra Leone, Rwanda, forever changing his view of his life, his career and how it all fits together.”
While visiting Toronto, Canada during the 2010 Scotiabank Caribana Festival, Jefferson Sackey interviewed Freddy Will at a V.I.P. event while he, Sackey was filming a JS-IA’s coverage of Caribana events. Through subsequent negotiations, a deal was put into place to film a short documentary on Freddy Will covering his life and musical journey in Africa, the USA and Canada. Even though Freddy Will is an up and coming artist and author, being able to record 3 highly anticipated studio albums, as well as 2 best-selling published books is viewed as a huge success for a West African when considering his early beginnings in Sierra Leone. JS-IA was very excited to collaborate with Freddy Will Industries to document his progress to date.
During the two week filming of the documentary, Jefferson Sackey paid numerous visits to Freddy Will’s waterfront condo in Toronto where he conducted several interviews. They walked along the waterfront discussing Freddy Will’s musical journey and his experiences during the Sierra Leonean and Liberian civil wars. They also talked about his refugee experiences in Senegal and The Gambia.
In addition, Jefferson Sackey also visited and filmed at: Thunder Dome Sounds studio interviewing Eddie Bullen (Freddy Will’s producer) about his experiences working with Freddy Will. He also visited with Ken Cowle, the CEO of Soul Asylum Poetry & Publishing, about the successful publishing of Freddy Will’s books. The filming process continued with yet another stop at Wellesley Sounds Studios with veteran producer Steve Major as he discussed his role in mastering Freddy Will’s three albums. The final sit down interview was held with Freddy Will and his acting manager.
The documentary was due to air in late August on the JS-International Assignment TV show in four West African countries - Ghana, Sierra Leone, Liberia and Kenya and on satellite TV stations: MMTV, Skyy Digital TV, C-TV, TTV, TV Africa, ABC TV in Sierra Leone, Renaissance TV (RTV) in Liberia and many, many other affiliate networks globally.
PRESS RELEASE
SCOTIABANK CARIBANA 2010
FREDDY WILL ATTENDS FESTIVITIES
IN TORONTO
TORONTO, ON, CANADA – August 2nd, 2010 – Caribana™ is unequivocally the largest festival in North America. With roots running deep from the Caribbean, the pulsating rhythms of Calypso, Soca, Reggae and Steel Pan music floods the Toronto streets for this two week festival in late July to early August every year. One can only imagine the sights, sounds and colourful costumes.
“Caribana is one of my favourite times in Toronto. I didn't go to the parade itself this year but I had VIP passes to all the other events. From the gala to the King and Queen show to the Lime. It was good for promotion" – Freddy Will
PRESS RELEASE EDMONTON, ALBERTA, CANADA – July 2nd, 2010 – The Freddy Will tour stopped over and rocked the city of Edmonton, which is located in the western Canadian province of Alberta. FRANKLIN, NEW JERSEY, USA – June 25, 2010 – The third single, entitled ‘Angel’ was released from FREDDY WILL’s upcoming Krio language album ‘Dark Horse from Romarong…a city of kings.’ ‘Angel’ is a track that describes the love experiences of three men who have girlfriends under three different circumstances but just wants someone to accept them and their culture, and not try to change. Launched today, for just a few weeks, visit the Official FREDDY WILL website at www.freddywill.com and listen to it. If you are late to listen to it, you will have to wait for the release of the album on October 10th, 2010. The book, which will be released WITH the Creole / Krio language album on October 10th, 2010, is entitled, ‘The Dark Road from Romarong.’ The book spills the history of ‘Romarong’ - the original name of the West African country of Sierra Leone. (Sierra Leone is where Freddy Will was originally born for those who don’t know.) The name of FREDDY WILL’s upcoming Creole / Krio language album is entitled, ‘Dark Horse from Romarong…a city of kings.’ As he’s been saying since last year, the album will be released on October 10th, 2010. We went straight to Freddy Will for the details on the title of the album, who’s on the album and what type of album it is, " I know this might sound concieted but I had to protect this project from possible swagger jackers. You will be surprised to know how many times a concept gets stolen from its originator right from the early atages of it being developed. I wanted this project to stand out in my legacy as one of the times when I proclaimed my West African roots. I want it to be seen as me playing my part in bringing positive exposure to Sierra Leone through my talent and I want to use it to connect with Sierra Leone. Neil ‘Logik’ Donaldson, who is a HipHop Canada videographer and content contributor, is a member of the SFA movement. He interviewed FREDDY WILL™ about his life in Africa, his music, his book, the streets of New Jersey and his thoughts about ‘Stolen From Africa’. Check out the video link below for a part of the video interview - HERE TORONTO, ON, CANADA – May 2010 – Find FREDDY WILL™ on the For more info on Freddy Will™, visit his official website at www.freddywill.com. _____________________________________
The MCs for the night were Neneh Bundu and Maafo Stevens, the keynote speaker was Tina Gasoama, the welcome address was by David Wright and an inspirational speaker for the children present was Mrs. Yema Gilpin. Guest artists were Freddy Will, Grace Vandenberg, and the Palm Wine live band, a vote of thanks was given by Davd Adesina During. In addition, several awards were presented during the evenings festivities as well. GBE would like to thank David Adesina During for all his assistance for the evening, the entire Executive Membership of the CCFSL namely President Usheak Koroma, Vice President Akim Koroma, Secretary Harold pabs-Garnon, Social Secretary Janet Conteh, and Treasurer Hardy Jalloh; the CCFSL Board of Directors “ I had been very eager to join the Sierra Leonean community in Toronto. Previously I had been lucky to meet many from the Caribbean community and some East Africans but I was wondering where the West African were? Then one day I was contacted on facebook by Aunty Marie Turay and since then I've even had cassava leaves and potato leaves in my pot a few times. ________________________________ PRESS RELEASE
FREDDY WILL PERFORMS IN
EDMONTON, ALBERTA, CANADA
Hosted by The Platinum Ice crew and GBE, Freddy will performed over 10 tracks from his English album, ‘While I’m Still Young – The Talking Drums 1.2v’ as well as several exclusive cuts from his upcoming Creole/Krio language album, ‘Dark Horse from Romarong…a city of kings.’
Shout out to the Platinum Ice crew, DJ Alloycious and all the fans in Edmonton and surrounding cities that came out to see the show!
“Edmonton was a family reunion. I was able to connect with my homies Peter and Cecil and I was in awe of the West Mall. You gotto go to Edmonton and see that place." – FREDDY WILL
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FREDDY WILL SHUTS DOWN STREETS
DURING PERFORMANCE AT A
CANADA DAY CELEBRATION
TORONTO, ON, CANADA – July 1ST, 2010 – Freddy Will kicked up off his mini summer tour by being a special performing guest artist at Lite it Up Candles Canada Day Celebration.
Lite It Up Candles, Inc is a candle and body/spa line that has a joint venture with Tribal Eye, Inc, an African art and artifacts store.The two stores convene in one spectacular space in the historic Kensington Market district in downtown Toronto.They held a Canada Day Celebration and over 600 people came through the stores doors that day.
Also in attendance was JUNO Award Winner and international star Liberty Silver who also blew away audiences with her rendition of ‘O Canada’, the national anthem and songs from her latest album.
“If you ever beleived in love at first sight, that's what I felt the first time I visited Toronto. I just love it there. Arts and Culture is very pure in the city and the people are way more talented then they know. I want to use my experience to inspire Toronto artists on how to globalize their talents. I want to do that by example.
Being able to launch my tour on Canada Day, in Canada is the ultimate accomplishment of all, especially since this is a foreign language album. When I started my set, I was supposed to be inside the store but then I took it straight onto the street. I ended up stopping all the traffic and people who were passing by on Kensington Street…it was surreal." - FREDDY WILL
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PRESS RELEASE
FREDDY WILL RELEASES
'ANGEL' THE THIRD SINGLE OFF HIS
KRIO LANGUAGE ALBUM
"that kind of track that many immigrants can relate to. It talks about your first love from back home and remisces on trying to find romance in a foreign country, it even touches on inter racial dating.
Many second and thrird generation of immigrants often find themselves trapped between two cultures. Some choose one over the other and some play the fence while some others are involved in both sides of their cultural background. Angel is about finding the perfect girl who understands and loves you beyond all yout differences. it's a theatrical song.”
– FREDDY WILL
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PRESS RELEASE
FREDDY WILL ANNOUNCES TITLE
OF HIS SECOND BOOK
JERSEY CITY, NJ, USA – June 2, 2010 – ONE DAY after FREDDY WILL™ released the name of his upcoming Creole / Krio language album, ‘Dark Horse from Romarong…a city of kings’, he’s now releasing the name of his second book.
In addition, the book will also include the English translations to the Creole/Krio lyric on the album. Again, we went straight to Freddy Will to give us some details about the upcoming book, ‘The Dark Road from Romarong.’
"This year is all about Sierra Leone for me. I want my fans to know that I'm proud of it as a country and then I want them to know its history. I want them to feel the language and enjoy some of the rich cultures of Sierra Leone. Sierra Leone is on a jorney of transformation. I describe that journey as The Dark Road From Romarong."
– FREDDY WILL
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FREDDY WILL NAMES HIS NEXT
ALBUM THERE IS A TWIST
PHILADELPHIA, PA, USA – June 1, 2010 – FREDDY WILL™ has finally released the title of his upcoming Creole / Krio language album. After many months of keeping the title secret from his entire management team AND his fans (tisk, tisk) he’s telling us all today. 
Dark Horse From Romarong ...a city of kings. Ok, a 'Dark Horse' is someone in the public eye who strives to be a legend but is highly underrated. Romarong is the name of Sierra Leone before it became Sierra Leone. This album is dedicated to Sierra Leone at this time when we are rebranding the country from its previous war image to its new image of peace and progress. Because Sierra Leone is loaded with many talents and highly educated people from all work or life I tagged it as a ... city of kings.
I featured Eddie Bullen on the title track, Dark Horse From Romarong because he is from Greneda and Grenada has a very historic connection to Sierra Leone. Eddie Bullen is a world renouned Jazz musician who has worked with many notable musicians and won severl high profile awards including the JUNO Awards which is Canada's highest muic awards. I had a background vocalist under the name of Meena who sang on the song Jos Cam. She also did background vocals for Com'mor Beyen Me Now and Endurance. Then I recorded one Englidh song entitled, Save which features Carvin Winans who is a six time Grammy Award winner for Gospel music.
The album will be released with my second book which gives an indept story about the history of how Romarong became Sierra Leone and also contains the English translations to the Krio lyrics on the album."
- FREDDY WILL
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STOLEN FROM AFRICA
INTERVIEWS FREDDY WILL
TORONTO, ON, CANADA – May 18th, 2010 – As stated on their website, www.stolenfromafrica.com, this Toronto based movement is used to promote cultural and historical awareness through education, fashion, music and the arts. Their hope is to empower society by confronting the issues that surround black/indigenous oppression and humanity as a whole.
“Stolen From Africa is a conscious movement. I happen to think along the same lines as they do so when we linked up for that interview it was like brothers from another mother sitting down to discuss issues that we would like to see affected by positive change in our society” – FREDDY WILL
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FREDDY WILL ON SIERRA LEONE NOW
Sierra Leone Now website.
The Sierra Leone Now website
www.sierraleonenow.com
connects Sierra Leoneans around the world with news items, blog, photos, videos, sports news as well as, entertainment / artist features.
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FREDDY WILL CELEBRATES
SIERRA LEONE 49TH ANNIVERSARY
WITH SIERRA LEONEAN COMMUNITY
NORTH YORK, ONTARIO, CANADA – May 1st, 2010 - The Concerned Citizens and Friends of Sierra Leone (CCFSL) put on a dazzling event to celebrate Sierra Leone’s 49th Independence Anniversary. The gala event, held at the beautiful Montecassino Banquet Hall in North York, drew numerous people from not only the Sierra Leonean community but also from its many supporters outside of the green, white and blue national flag.
One of the musical guest artists performing during the evening was Sierra Leone born, USA Recording Artist Freddy Wil. He performed one English and one Krio language song (from his upcoming, yet untitled album.)
Two very unique presentation during the evening that took place was the Crowning of a Chief and the Tribute to Sierra Leonean musicians by DJ David Apollo which had everyone standing on their feet.
- Abdulrahman Bundu, Hawa Conteh, Brima Conteh, John Kargbo, Adiatu Olu-Cole, Solomon Olu-Cole and David Wright; and the entire 2010 Independence Planning committee – Abdulrahman Bundu, David Adesina During, Harold Pabs-Garnon, Theo Morrison, Memuna Stevens, Maafo Stevens, David Williams and David Sinnah.
Congratulations to the Sierra Leone CCFSL to having such a great event! See you next year to celebrate Sierra Leone's 50th!
Performing for Sierra Leoneans has always been a joy of mine and this independence dance was well organized.” - FREDDY WILL
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SOUNDS OF AFRICA RADIO SHOW
INTERVIEWS FREDDY WILL
TORONTO, ON, CANADA – April 24th, 2010 – Sounds of Africa brings to the global radio waves music, comedy, critical social and political views, from the motherland to this land and the African Diaspora. As the energetic and upbeat crew say, “Sounds of Africa can only be imitated, but can never be duplicated.” CKLN broadcasts to the Toronto area at 88.1 fm and to the world via their website at www.ckln.fm
Host U-sheak ‘Kokofele’ Koroma, interviewed FREDDY WIL about his upcoming Creole/Krio language album (yet untitled). Freddy Will also debut several tracks off the Creole / Krio language album exclusively for Sounds of Africa’s listeners.
“My experience with the sounds of Africa crew was phenominal. Cocofele is very thourough he made me feel at ease when with the way he accomodated me and he made sure I was confortable there"
- FREDDY WILL
PRESS RELEASE
FREDDY WILL'S 2ND KRIO SINGLE
'ATHENS OF WEST AFRICA'.
FREETOWN, SIERRA LEONE- MARCH 22ND 2010 - Last month (February '10) Freddy Will hosted listening sessions of his new Krio album to give his fans and some radio and record personalities in New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania and Maryland a sneak preview of the album.
The feedbacks were very encouraging and Freddy Will wants to thank everyone who attended the listening sessions. A special shout out to all the Sierra Leoneans who attended and gave their support for the new album. Also, a THANK YOU goes out to those who heard the album directly from Freddy Will while they chilled.
There are some big announcements underway about relating projects that Freddy and his distributors at Double K Records are going to make very soon. Please revisit this page or Freddy Will's blog for more updates.
"...being at home in the US always gives me a fresh perspective and direction about what I want to accomplish next." - Freddy Will.
FWI Publicist
Photo credit: Sai Kit Chu
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PRESS RELEASE
FREDDY WILL PROMOTES UPCOMING
KRIO ALBUM IN THE STATES!!!
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ, USA - FEB. 15TH 2010 - Keeping Busy is one of Freddy Will's strong suits and that's just one of the reasons why he's been able to release:
- A 25 song mixtape, 'STAY TRUE' (2006)
- Two (2) English albums - 'WHILE I'M STILL YOUNG - THE TALKING DRUMS' (2008) and 'WHILE I'M STILL YOUNG - THE TALKING DRUMS 1.2v' (2009)
- His first book - 'MY BOOK OF CHRYMES' (2009)
AND IS WORKING ON;
- A 2010 Krio language album - UNTITLED, will be released this year (2010)
- His second book - UNTITLED, will be released within a year (2010 - 2011)
Whewl! ...didn't I tell you he was keeping busy? And the list above is just the music and literary side of his work.
FREDDY WILL is currently promoting his upcoming Krio language album (title yet to be announced) along with Krio current English Album 'While I'm Still Young - The Talking Drums' and his first book 'My Book Of Chrymes' in Europe and USA by hosting a series of listening parties and studio gatherings throughtout New Jersey, New York Pennsylvania, Maryland in the USA and in the UK through the internet. Listeners will have the chance to hear exclusive cuts from the album as well as some of the remixed tracks from the 'While I'm Still Young' album.
"I'm trying to get the word out. I want my fans in Africa to join in with the ones abroad and be one community... I'm setting up for a big bang!"
- FREDDY WILL
FWI Publicist
Photo credit: GBEnt.
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PRESS RELEASE
'MY BOOK OF CHRYMES' REVIEWED IN
SOUND POLLUTION MAGAZINE
TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA - JAN. 27TH 2010 - Freddy Will's 2009 'My Book Of Chrymes' which chronicles his life experiences along with his musical journey and explains the hardcore lyrics found on its accompanying CD album has been featured and reviewed favorably in Toronto's Sound Pollution online Magazine.
Following controversies over his explicit lyrics on the album which provides many gruesome lyrical snapshots into his life as a teenage refugee growing up with a homicidal state of his mind. Freddy Will details what life on the streets was like and expresses slight remorse for having gone through those troubling times. The book also shows the difference between who he was then and who he is now as a more nurtured individual.
Sound Pollution's Malissa Bessey broke down different parts of the book and quoted some of its most shocking phrases. This Magazine which focuses almost exclusively on Punk and Hip Hop underground musicians/artists bring readers one-of-a-kind contents from all over Canada.
The review of the book can be viewed if you click HERE.
"One of my biggest plights in Canada music-wise is the division between Canadian and non - Canadian artists... After over four (4) years of recording and publishing on the Canadian Scene with Canadians and getting little or no boost from the Canadian media because of nationality issues I am floored to see that someone is beginning to pay a positive attention to my work." - Freddy Will
By: FWI Publicist
Photo credit: Shane Reed
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PRESS RELEASE
'CITY BOY' LANDS IN HOT 100 SONG
LIST OF AKON'S HITLAB
JERSEY CITY, NJ, USA - JAN. 19TH 2010 - For several 
weeks, FREDDY WILL'S no. 1 hit single 'CITY BOY' (off of his 2009 album) made a steady climb through the ranks among millions of artists on the website. Now it is plastered in the Hot 100 list on Akon's HITLAB website.
Artists or their record labels can access the HITLAB website and get a chance to upload their best song/s in order for them to be analyzed or fans can vote for their favorite artists by genre and get their top picks launched into the Hot 100 spot.
'CITY BOY', a Hip Hop/Calypso crossover track has also been recieved favorably by fans in Africa and the West Indies. To see where its listed on HITLAB - CLICK
"Growing up in West Africa, Reggae and Calypso were bigger then Hip Hop. On one hand I love Calypso and on the other Hand I love Hip Hop. I created 'CITY BOY' to bridge the gap, saying it's cool for ges to dig Calypso. I'm really glad to see that 'City Boy' became a hit and now it's a Hot 100 song on HITLAB. You can doctor that kind of satistic." - FREDDY WILL
By: FWI Publicist
Photo Credit: G. L. Paterson
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PRESS RELEASE
FREDDY WILL RELEASES STATEMENT
REGARDING TRAGEDY IN HAITI
JERSEY CITY, NJ, USA - JAN. 12TH 2010 -Freddy Will released this statement regarding the tragedy in Haiti.
"Many of us started 2010 with hopes that this year will bring us more luck, good health and FORTUNE. But less than a month after the ball dropped Haiti would see this New Year wish get shattered by utter catastrophe. My prayers go out for all the souls that passed on during the earthquake in Haiti and also for the survivors who are not stranded and are living in despair. May God continue to have mercy on us all and may God grant Haiti a redemption from such calamity."
- FREDDY WILL
By: FWI Publicist
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PRESS RELEASE
FREDDY WILL RELEASES 1ST
SINGLE OFF KRIO LANGUAGE ALBUM
' INTERNATIONAL'
FREETOWN, SIERRA LEONE - JAN. 9TH 2010 - People in the city of Freetown in Sierra Leone were the first to Freddy Will's first single off his (yet untitled) Krio album. The title of the song is 'INTERNATIONAL'. The tracks on this album are very diverse in not only the way the music was produced but also the vocal style employed by Freddy Will. To date, there are only three (3) features on the upcoming album. Influences on the album vary from hard hitting rap songs to reggae, R&B and pop. He makes a smooth transition between different moods that engages the listener from start to finish.
In less than 24 hrs after the track was released in Sierra Leone, numerous emails, texts and facebook messages were recieved about
'INTERNATIONAL'.
Sierra Leoneans are anxiously awaiting the March release of the second single.
Don't forget to pick up the latest SWAY magazine to read the featured interview with Freddy Will within the music section. This special issue of SWAY is a Black History Month Collectors Edition and will be on newsstands until March 2010.
"I wanted the world to know that I'm proud of Sierra Leone. Yes, I've traveled to so many countries and even lived in a few. I enjoyed my time in all of them. As I settled in the United States and Canada I wanted to express how Sierra Leone prepared me for the challenges I face on the international stage."
- FREDDY WILL
By: FWI Publicist
Photo credit: GBEnt.
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PRESS RELEASE
SWAY MAGAZINE FEATURES
FREDDY WILL
TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA - DEC. 14TH 2009 - On a cool Friday afternoon, journalist reporter and photographer Melissa Bessey arrived at Freddy Will's home in Toronto. She sat down with the author and Hip Hop artist to talk about his life, his musical journey and his thoughts on the current trends in the music industry.
SWAY is a Premier Lifestyle Magazine for African and Caribbean Canadians that's thought provoking, uplifting, inspirational and motivational. Its mission is to entertain, empower and educate with a voice that reflects the success, accomplishments and pride of Canada's Black communities.
Though it is a local Toronto magazine it has a circulation of approximately 50,000 readership with an exclusive distribution through the Gateway Newsstand locations which are located within the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC). 
With an annual ridership of over 460 million customers, the TTC has one of the highest per capita ridership rates in North America. SWAY Magazine is also distributed in 2,500 Dreamboxes and strategic retail outlets including Chapters/Indigo.
"SWAY is one of the most popular magazines in the non - Hip Hop side of Toronto's black community. I appreciate the exposure it gave me and the opportunity for my point of view to be heard on the business aspect of the music industry today. As an independent artist, I feel other independent artists would also appreciate this information."
- FREDDY WILL
By: FWI Publicist
Photo credit: Melissa Bessey
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PRESS RELEASE
FREDDY WILL PREPARES TO RELEASE
FIRST KRIO LANGUAGE ALBUM
NEW JERSEY, USA - NOV. 18TH 2009 - The year '2009' will go down in the history books for many reasons: Evironmental disasters, major entertainment stars lost their lives including pop icon Michael Jackson and Isaac Hayes, a landslide of housing foreclosures in the United States and a global recession, just to name a few.
For underground Hip Hop artist and author Freddy Will, this year saw the August release of his first book along with a revival of his of his debut album which had almost hit the can when ex promoter and distributor Soulkiss Entertainment breached their contract after squandering thousands of GBEnt. dollars. But just three (3) months after this ground breaking book/CD success Freddy Will set his sights on a new list of goals to accomplish within that same year.
If you read is book (My Book Of Chrymes) you will see where his determination comes from. Freddy Will has been through some serious struggles... real struggles, the kind that most of us cannot even imagine on a bad day. Those struggles made him who he is today and they made him come through 2009 like a lion despite the turmoils in the worlds around him. As he always does, he succeeded.
And so independent artist and author Freddy Will has decided the ripple the entertainment stage with a colossal new release of a brand new musical offering which title he has decided its too soon to announce. Earlier this year, it was announced in a press release on Freddywill.com that a FREDDY WILL record, entirely in the Creole/Krio language of Sierra Leone was in the works. Freddy Will also announced that the album was going to be recorded at THUNDER DOME SOUNDS in Ontario, Canada by its CEO, producer and arranger EDDIE BULLEN.
The Krio album plays with a nonchalant but pleasant-sounding sensation. The album is scheduled to be released with a new book in another book & CD package. This book will contain English translations of the Krio lyrics on the album. Singles off the album will carry titles like 'Ends Meet,' 'Dark Horse,' 'Promise,' and 'International.' There is also one (1) English song on the album featuring Grammy winning gospel singer Carvin Winans. The album is set to be released on October 10th, 2010. It will be distributed in Freetown, Sierra Leone, the United States and on the Worldwide web.
"There will be very few guests appearances on this album. I want to do a record which will challenge my creativity and set the record straight. I can hold down an album by myself if I want to. But the main reason for this album is to address African audiences directly. I put a street-wise twist to the legendary art of West African storytelling and switched my vocal range between rapping and singing my own hooks... And yes, the entire album is in Krio. I'm going back to my roots with this one." - FREDDY WILL
By: FWI Publicist
Photo credit: Chris Huges
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PRESS RELEASE
GHETTO RADIO INTERVIEWS
FREDDY WILL
AMSTERDAM, THE NETHERLANDS - OCT. 5TH 2009 - 
Leslie 'Lee' Kasumba, the Musical Director of Ghetto Radio only features noteworthy contemporary urban artists from all over Africa and the Diaspora.
During October 5th 2009 week FREDDY WILL was the main feature on the home page of Ghetto Radio's website as 'Today;s Artist' and new book and hit song 'City Boy was their focal point. They featured a full length interview which was conducted and written my Leslie 'Lee' Kasumba. The article can be viewed if you click HERE.
Ghetto Radio's website exists, "...to broaden the people's perspective of Africa via great contemporary urban music and street life/culture" said Omar Jabbar, Editor of Ghetto Radio. The music featured there are primarily Hip Hop, Reggae and Dance plus there are non-stop music streams that gives hungry music listeners a chance to hear something that they might otherwise not get to hear. Ghetto Radio provides its audiences with music, featured interviews with artists, as well as news reports from all over the African continent.
"The streets of urban Africa holds more interesting places than people otherwise believe. Only if people paid {not so much} attention to the usual reports of poverty, crime and underdevelopment." Said Omar.
To Ghetto Radio's credit, their audience reach is undeniable. Ghetto Radio's airwaves reach listeners not only in Europe but also in Dar es Salaam (in Tanzania), Nairobi (in Kenya), Kampala (in Uganda), Johnnesburg (in South Africa), Dakar (in Senegal), Lagos (in Nigeria) and Harare (in Zimbabwe).
After the Ghetto Radio interview was published FreddyWill's Myspace page crashed and was down for 4 solid days! So many people accessed his page that on the 5th day, all his songs and page had to be reloaded again. A very special thank you goes out to both Omar and Lee for making the article happen.
"I have a growing fanbase in Europe and as my African base grows at a rapid speed, I think my Myspace page will crash a few more times (He Laughs). Shouts out to Lee and Omar at Ghetto Radio and all my new fans in Amaterdam, Europe and all over Africa." Freddy Will
By: FWI Publicist
Photo credit: Ghetto Radio
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PRESS RELEASE
FW'S LIVE INTERVIEW ON
'SUNDAYS WITH GEORGE GRANT'
WEST INDIES STYLE
GRENADA, WEST INDIES - SEPT. 27TH 2009 - Freddy Will's 'City Boy' is blowing through the Caribbean airwaves and just today it touched down on the island of Grenada via a live interview with veteran broadcaster George Grant. They spoke about Freddy Will's African background, his music influences, his writing career focusing on his new book and album release. Mr. Grant also featured FW's hot new single, titled 'Providence - feat. Carvin Winans' in addition to the well recieved City Boy track which has been blowing through the airwaves.
George Grant has hosted 'SUNDAYS WITH GEORGE GRANT' for many years on a weekly basis in Grenada. This show entails of a three (3) hour news and current affairs segment, then another inspirational programming, a weekly poll segment with an extremely popular forum called 'Shoutbox.' Interviews are also conducted with technocrats, politicians, business people and other personalities. Sundays with George Grant is aired LIVE at 9am EST on three (3) FM stations in Grenada and its sister islands: Carriacou on VOG FM, KAYAK FM, and SPICE CAPITAL FM every sunday in the Caribbean.
The program is broadcast on a fourth additional station, CITY SOUND FM and it is streamed on several websites including: spiceislander.com (on their VOG link), Kyal106.com, grenadaatl.org, grenadaexplorer.com, belgraphix.com and citysoundfm.com.
Grant Communications is a broadcast consulting and public relations firm operated by George Grant. It is based in Grenada, West Indies. Grenada Broadcast, a subsidiary of Grant Communications will soon be providing a daily video-on-demand feature which will highlight current affairs on the island of Grenada and promote an elite group of hotel properties as well as yachting activities in the West Indies. The company is also about to embark on the delivery of podcasts to its global listening audience.
Listeners from today's broadcast with Freddy Will were from Grenada and her sister islands of Carriacou & Petit Martinique, in the USA: New Jersey, Florida, Washington DC, California, Brooklyn - New York, Atlanta - Georgia, and North Carolina; in Ontario, Canada: Toronto, Mississauga, Brampton, Cambridge, Maple and Ottawa; in Quebec: in the UK: and in Tiangen, China. Congratulations to George Grant who has over 2.7 + million listeners around the world.
"The show covers a wide area ranging from Grenada to Europe, Canada, Asia and the United States. You can't beat that on one show. I had more than a million people listening to my interview and songs at once today. It was yet another blessing to have yet another opportunity to tell my story and have my music be heard. I want to thank Mr. George Grant for giving me that slot on his show and to all the people in Grenada who listened to my songs as well." - FREDDY WILL
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PRESS RELEASE
ROGERS DAYTIME (York Region)
INTERVIEWS KEN COWLE
AND FREDDY WILL
RICHMOND HILL, ONTARIO, CANADA - SEPT. 21TH 2009 - Ken Cowle, CEO of Double K Records and Soul Asylum Poetry and Publishing (Distributor and Publisher of Ghetto Breed Ent. and Freddy Will Publishing) brought Freddy Will with him to an exclusive interview with Rogers Daytime TV in the York Region of Ontario, Canada.
During the half hour interview, Ken Cowle (CEO of Double K Records a division of Soul Asylum Poetry and Publishing) discussed publications that Soul Asylum Poetry and Publishing
has already produced and he spoke about his experiences while working with Freddy Will and his other authors and musicians. He show cased 'My Book Of Chrymes' and 'While I'm Still Young - The Talking Drums 1.2v' and reiterated that they are gems.
Freddy Will spoke about his experiences as a refugee and how the civil wars in Liberia and Sierra Leone changed his life. He talked about his music and writing careers and why his endeavor with with Ken Cowle is a perfect fit.
Ken Cowle's Double K Records markets, promotes and distributes Freddy Will's 'While I'm Still Young' albums along with Freddy Will's own Ghetto Breed Distributions which is a new department under Freddy Will Industries, Mr. Cowle's Soul Asylum Poetry and Publishing also published Freddy Will's 'My Book Of Chrymes' which Freddy wrote under his given name; Wilfred Kanu Jr. Ken takes pride in empowering independent writers and artists of all genres to own their copyright and publishing.
The producer and host of Daytime York Region (on Rogers TV) is Jacqueline Beterton. The one hour lifestyle show has been hosted by Jacqueline since it premiered in 2004. Her co-host Jeff Moore is an author himself, a motivational speaker and a lifestyle coach.
Both Ken and Freddy Will interacted with host Jacqueline and co-host Jeff.
A video clip of the interview will me streamed soon.
"I'd like to thank Ken and Charlie for featuring me on the programme... It was a good exposure for the book and the album in that region of Ontario. Also, I want to give thanks to the host and co-host at Rogers Daytime TV for having me."
- FREDDY WILL
By: FWI Publicist
Photo credit: Double K Records
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PRESS RELEASE
FREDDY REPS THE STATE
OF NEW JERSEY WITH HIS SONG,
'FRANKLIN'
NEW JERSEY, USA - AUG. 30TH 2009 - The album 'While I'm Still Young - The Talking Drums' which was released on August 11th, 2009 contained over five (5) new songs and remixes. This 21 track album features a new string of potential hit singles with some of newly remixed songs from the original debut album like
'CITY BOY,' 'ANIMAL,' and 'STRANGERS.'
New songs like 'LOOK AT ME NOW,' 'WHILE I'M STILL YOUNG II,' 'GHETTO BREED,' and 'PROVIDENCE - feat. Carvin Winans' all have hit single potential.
There is a particular song on the album that is a tribute to Freddy Will's home states, New Jersey which plays with a percaline ring that is difficult to forget. 'FRANKLIN' as in Franklin, in Somerset, New Jersey. This song has been getting massive buzz and frequent requests at college and local radio stations all over the tri-state by many residents who live in New Jersey, USA.
Look out New Jersey, Freddy Will is schueduled to shoot the 'FRANKLIN' video in New Brunswick and Franklin, New Jersey in coming months. Check back on youtube or the video page on this website to watch the video and request it on your local network.
In this song Freddy Will pays homage to his home town, home state and numerous surrounding townships where he frequented. When asked, why he created a song for New Jersey be said -
"I wanted people to understand that I rep Jersey to the fullest. Being originally from Sierra Leone it's obvious that I will Sierra Leone too and since I practically lived in six (6) different countries, I wanted people to understand that I never really had a home until when I moved to New Jersey. That's where I lived the longest stretch of time in my life. Besides New Jersey, Liberia is the only other place where I've lived for more than eight (8) to ten (10) years at a time." - FREDDY WILL
By: FWI Publicist
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PRESS RELEASE
FREDDY WILL RELEASES
FIRST BOOK WITH MUSIC ALBUM
FRANKLIN, NEW JERSEY, USA - AUG. 11TH 2009 -
Happy Birthday to USA independent and international recording artist FREDDY WILL! and congratulations on becoming the first author to make a book debut launched with its very own accompanying Hip Hop album!!! This history making accomplishment comes as he made an immediate comeback after his 2008 album was almost nullified.
The highly anticipated book and CD combo, 'My Book Of Chrymes' and 'While I'm Still Young - The Talking Drums 1.2v' were successfully released today in Jackson's Point, Ontario in Canada by Soul Asylum Poetry and Publishing and Double K Records in association with Freddy Will Publishing and Ghetto Breed Entertainment in New Jersey, USA.
The album features guest appearances from both Grammy Awards and Juno Awards winners in the Jazz, Gospel and R&B genres and it is available on for download through the internet on CDbaby.com as well as iTunes, Rhapsody, Double K Records and several other music downloading sites on the web. The book is available through Freddy Will's online boutique with Soul Asylum Poetry and Publishing as well as Amazon and Freddywill.com.
Physical CDs can also be bought in local stores along the east coast of North America or via the same internet outlets where the book is sold.
"This release is a living testament that hard work pays off. Just last year in September I was dealt and unexpected blow when my previous distributor affiliated with Soulkiss Entertainment squandered thousands of Ghetto Breed funds and failed to release my debut album after much hype. Now I'm celebrating a new release of that album on my birthday. I do not only have a revamped version of the album, I was blessed with a feature from Carvin Winans. And to top it off I also have the opportunity to see my first publication come to fruition...
I want to thank God for helping me through this tough time and I want to thank my management as well. I say thank you to Ken Cowle and Charles Ross from Soul Asylum Poetry and Publishing and Double K Records. To me fans I say thank you so much for bearing with me through these tough times. I love you all." - FREDDY WILL
By: FWI Publicist
Photo credit: Double K Records
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PRESS RELEASE
FREDDY WILL RELEASES A
CROSSOVER HIP HIP/GOSPEL SINGLE
FEATURING CARVIN WINANS
NEW JERSEY AND DETROIT, USA - JULY 25TH 2009 - As FREDDY WILL gears up to release his first book and CD combo in a comeback effort to repair damages caused by former distributors Soulkiss Entertainment. The previous distributors based in Toronto, Canada were unsuccessful in their attempt to release 
Freddy Will's 2008 debut album but Freddy Will soon recalled the album after canceling the breached agreement.
In response to the foiled effort, he went back into the studio to revamped the album adding several songs and replacing some other ones with remixes of the already popular singles. The album was repackaged with an all new artwork which matched the book it accompanied while the book contained all lyrics from the album including Freddy Will's own commentaries on how the songs were created, when, where and what the thought process was for each song.
The most notable feature is a guest appearance by Carvin Winans, a five (5) time Grammy Award winner. Freddy Will and Carvin Winans co-wrote the song 'PROVIDENCE' after Carvin became thrilled when he heard Freddy Will's life story and became aware of all the struggles he had been through. 'PROVIDENCE' is a blend of gospel and Hip Hop melodies which was produced by Juno Award winning producer Eddie Bullen. Carvin Winans added his strong vocals with Freddy Will on this emotionally charged hit song.
The song is centered on the story about Freddy Will's skirmish in West Africa when he was a teenager understanding God's role and timing in his life.
Carvin Winans is a renowned gospel singer who grew up singing in a Christian household similar to that of Michael Jackson. He grew up in Detroit, Michigan with nine (9) other siblings and they gained worldwide success in the music industry winning 35 Grammy Awards together under various music categories. 'The Winans' gospel group comprised of Carvin, Marvin, Roland and Michael Winans. CeCe and BeBe Winans their younger sister and brother are also a renowned gospel powerhouse from the same family.
A mutual friend introduced 'The Winans' group to Andre Crouch who signed them to his label. The Winans launched into the spotlight with their debut album 'Introducing The Winans' in 1981. After several successful albums, some label changes 
(including a move to Quincy Jones's label, Qwest) they garnered respectable writing credits for both gospel and R&B artists who also won Grammies for those songs. The Winans group went on to record and released two (2) successful albums under Qwest label. They took a break from performing to concentrate on their individual ministries and solo projects.
'The Very Best of the Winans' was released in 2002 and this album featured the entire Winans family (including their parents and all of Carvin's siblings). The entire Winans family members have amassed a mind-blowing 35 Grammy Awards to date. This is a true testament to the entire family's gift and talent and also their soulful strength in God. Carvin is currently working towards a tentative solo album which due date is in the very near future.
Carvin was deeply touched by Freddy Will's story and moved by his enormous talent. He agreed to record the song and help Freddy express how Providence (which is another name for God) came through and rescued him from the bowels despair. This song is a bonus song on the 'While I'm Still Young - The Talking Drums 1.2v' album and it is receiving good reviews and airplay around the world.
"Working with Carvin Winans was a thrill for me. He is not only gifted he is also experienced in the music indusrtry and he knows about life. I looked at him like a mentor or a father figure. He gave me plenty of advises to prepare me for Hollywood and its pitfalls of fame. He reminded me of the importance of God in ones life. His strong belief in me as and artist has also given me huge encouragement to keep pressing on." Freddy Will
By: FWI Publicist
Photo credit: Shane Reed and Soulful ENT
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'MY BOOK OF CHRYMES' &
'WHILE I'M STILL YOUNG - THE
TALKING DRUMS 1.2v' ON ALL AFRICA
WASHINGTON, DC, USA - JUNE 19TH 2009 - Freddy Will's upcoming book entitled 'My Book Of Chrymes' and its accompanying musical album 'While I'm Still Young - The Talking Drums 1.2v' are both featured on AllAfrica.com. Freddy Will who was born in Sierra Leone and raided in Liberia eventually relocated to New Jersey, USA in the 90's. His love for all things music, especially Hip Hop, has allowed him to write creatively and produce music.
If you search the net fot Freddy Will under the subheadings of 'My Book Of Chrymes' you will find listings Freddy Will's book and album. AllAfrica.com reach is worldwide and it's among the internets' largest sites connecting African authors and musicians with news and politics. It posts over 1000 English and French stories about current affairs in Africa on a daily basis offering diversity and multi-cultural streaming programs. This website recieves about 12 million viwers and an average of approximately 100 million hits per month.
There is an additional 14, 00 other webstes that carry AllAfrica's frequently updating headline modules or otherwise linked to the site in some way. AllAfrica is one of a family of companies that aggregates, produces and distributes news from across Africa to tens of thousands to millions of users.
Freddy Will, who constantly keeps up to date on the happenings in Africa, is pleased to have his upcoming book and musical album featured on AllAfrica.com. Both the book and album are sheculed for release on August 11th, 2009.
'All Africa.com reaches millions of readers around the world but the best part for me (right now) is the chance to address an African audience again. I missed doing that. My very first audience was an African audience so I want everyone to know I'm still here doing my thing." - Freddy Will
By: FWI Publicist
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PRESS RELEASE
FREDDY WILL PERFORMS AT
SLAMDUNK MENTORSHIP FAIR
BY GARY DURANT'S BBALL CHARITY
UNIONVILLE, ONTARIO, CANADA - MAY 30TH 2009 - Freddy Will was invited to speak at the slamdunk Career & Metorship fair at the Miliken Mills HS in Unionville, Ontario Canada. The affair was sponsored by Gary Durant of Durant Basketball Association and the York Region District School Board. This event brought the most dynamic and successful leaders and achievers in science, politics, business, law, sports, film, literary and music together.
Gary Durant, a former basketball player (in both the USA nad overseas) was also the NCAA slamdunk champion of 1999 (the only Canadian to date). After his overseas basketball career Durant returned to Toronto to teach 'at risk' youth. Armed with a Post Graduate degree in Education and a strong commitment to give back, he started a non-profit organization called Gary Durant Basketball Association. His organization provides youth a safe place to learn foundamentals for basketball and for life lessons. He continues to mentor the youth in the community.
Freddy Will performed his first single, 'LOOK AT ME NOW' off his upcoming 'While I'm Still Young - The Talking Drums 1.2v' album which is sheduled to be released on August 11th, 2009.
"Reaching young people with inspiration gives purpose to why I'm here..." - FREDDY WILL
By: FWI Publicist
Photo Credit: GBEnt. (Freddy Will interviewed by Kingdom Man of Kanrock TV at the slamdunk and mentorship fair).
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PRESS RELEASE
FREDDY WILL GOES WITH
VISISON OF SCIENCE TO MARK
ITS 1ST SYMPOSIUM IN HAMILTON
HAMLTON, ONTARIO, CANADA - MAY 23TH 2009 - Due to a wide reception by the kids who attended the Vision of Science Symposium at the University of Toronto, after his lecture and performance at the 18th Annual Vision of Science Symposium Freddy Will was re-invited by Executive Director, Fransis Jeffers to return to the newly establised Hamilton Symposium by the Vision of Science to give another lecture about the influence of science in our lives today. The 1st Annual Vision of Science Symposium was held at Hamilton's covetted MacMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.
The Vision of Science Network for learning (VoSNL) is a non-profit organization that advances the educational achievement and career aspirations of African-Canadian and other under represented youth in the field of science, mathematic and technology. Founded in 1887 MacMaster University has a student centered, problem based, interdisiplinary approach to learning which had been adopted by many Universities around the world.
"I've held down fulltime jobs as a phlebotomist, a Patient Care Technician and a Clinical care Technician for over five (5) years in New Jersey. In America capability is sometimes judged by experence and I think understanding science is going to become the single most important factor to to make a difference between survival or the extinction of the human race in the future. Being given an opportunity to inspire people to look in that direction can leasd to tbe birth of new legends in the field of sience and healthcare." - FREDDY WILL
By: FWI Publicist
Photo credit: GBEnt.
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PRESS RELEASE
18TH ANNUAL VISSION OF SCIENCE
SYMPOSIUM HOSTED BY THE
UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO
TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA - MAY 9TH 2009 - Freddy Will was invited by the Executive Director of the Vision of Science Learning Network (VoSNL), Fransis Jeffers, to give a lecture and performe at the 18th Annual Vision of Science Symposium at the University of Toronto 
which was established in 1827 as Canada's largest University and which is mostly recognized as a global leader in research and teaching.
Freddy Will's speech entitled 'Mixing the Chemistry of Music: Why I choose Science' was heard by over 100 attendees at the event that at the event that was held on the University of Toronto campus. He performed songs off his upcoming 'While I'm Still Young - The Talking Drums 1.2v' album where after he performed he was greeted with numerous fans who bought copies of the 2008 album (his previous album) and waited in line for his autograph.
(Freddy Will is intervieviewed 'Live to air' by CHRY 105 FM's
host Clive Braham of the 'You Got Soul' radio program.)
The VoSNL is a non-profit organization that aaims to dvance the educational achievements/career aspirations of students in Canada. It purpose for existance is to stimulate a lasting change within the African-Canadian and Caribbean communities in Toronto's youth who may be undecided. The VoSNL helps direct young people with a clearer outlook into the science, technology, biosciences, mathematics, computer science and engineering fields.
Executive Director, Mr. Fransis Jeffers, who works tirelessly to conduct annual symposiums, speaks to young students and forms science clubs all over Ontario to encourage teenagers to concenterate on scientific courses that they might deem far from reach. Freddy Will has a background in Science as a trained and certified phlebotomist so he was called upon to discuss the many possibilities within the the healthcare sector. During the symposium Freddy Will also held a live to air radio interview with over the phone with the African Mother and Child radio program.
"Most people know me as a writer or a musician but a big part of my acheivements has evolved around healthcare. At the Vision of Science Symposium, I was able to revisit the need for well trained healthcare professionals and inspire the kids and young teens who were there to look into fields like nursing, physical therapy, respiratory therapy or paramedic care. You will be surpried to see how many jobs are related to healthcare that does not entail direct contact with sick people."
- FREDDY WILL
By: FWI Publicist
Photo credit: GBEnt.
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PRESS RELEASE
FREDDY WILL ON TWITTER
FRANKLIN, NEW JERSEY, USA - MAY 2009 - Freddy Will, USA Hip Hop artist, author and screenwriter is now on Twitter. You can follow his updates by going to
www.twitter.com/freddywill
On August 11th 2009 Freddy Will releases the second version of his 2008 debut album. This new version titled 'While I'm Still Young - The Talking Drums 1.2v' will feature seven (7) news blasing tracks including remixes for the hit singles: 'CITY BOY,' 'STRANGERS,' and 'ANIMAL'. Not only will this album be released on Freddy Will's birthday, it will be lonched with his first self-written book entitled 'My Book Of Chrymes'. For additional information on the new book and CD combo release also visit: myspace.com/freddywill or send a tweet to FREDDY WILL right now!
"Twitter is yet another way to update my growing fanbase on what's going on with me."
- FREDDY WILL
By: FWI Publicist
Photo credit: GBEnt.
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PRESS RELEASE
FREDDY WILL COMPLETES
'MY BOOK OF CHRYMES,' HIS FIRST
& EYES A MOVIE DEAL
PHILADELPHIIA, PA, USA - APRIL 27TH 2009 - Freddy Will (whose real name is Wilfred Kanu Jr.) has reached another milestone and has had one of his many writings published. He completed his first book entitled 'My Book Of Chrymes' and has handed in the finished manuscript to the publishers at Soul Asylum Poetry and Publishing with whom he inled a publishing deal in March of 2009.
The book will contain snippets from Freddy Will's life and musical journey and his experiences from Africa to the USA, with explanations of why and where he took a torubled path. The book discribes when and where he wrote certains songs and also catalogues all the lyics from its accompanying album 'While I'm Still Young - The Talking Drums 1.2v'. Both the book and musical albums will be released on August 11th, 2009.
Freddy Will is also set to release a second book leter in 2010 but the title of that book has not been announced yet. He has written six (6) books over the years alsong with a number of screenplay up this is the first book of his to be published. Freddy Will is not only an Hip Hop artist he is now an author and he is also a consumate businessman. He dreams big and works farvently towards all his goals.
As CEO of his own imprint, Freddy Will Indusries he spareheads an independent label known as Ghetto Breed Entertainment, a music and literary publishing company called Freddy Will Publishing, a foundation known as the Freddy Will Hope Foundation and a leather Jacket line known as Freddy Will Limited. He writes his own music, screenplay and books, participates in the designing of his leather Jackets and he blogs on his blog.freddywill.com page.
"Sometimes you have so much more to say about a specific topic and a song or poem may not be enough. You'll have to elaborate on the subject so you blog or even write a book or a screenplay that will bring the audience right to the place where you want to take them. I've finished my forst book and there are many more to come . Writing is one of my strong suits outside of music which I also write the lyrics so to me that falls under writing as well."
- FREDDY WILL
By: FWI Publicist
Photo credit: Chris Hughes
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PRESS RELEASE
GHETTO BREED INKS NEW
DISTRIBUTION DEAL
JACKSON'S POINT, ONTARIO - MARCH 9TH 2009 - Soul Asylum Poetry and Publishing Inc. is pleased to announce the signing of Freddy Will to a promotion, marketing, distribution and publishing agreement that will include a new release of 'While I'm Still Young - The Talking Drums' (with several additional tracks). The agreement includes the publication of two book. The first book will be 'My Book Of Chrymes', related to the lyrics from his music with personal anecodotes and insights. The second book, 'Brazen It Out' will be based on Freddy Will's life and will iclude a companion CD.
Freddy Will has developed as an exceptional artist over most of his life and is looking to expressing himself through music, books, poetry, screenplays and commics. Freddy Will has made a name for himself in the rap and Hip Hop scenes, both in North America and Africa, where his story started. His history is enough to fill a book of its own and we urge outlets to enquire about booking Freddy Will for interviews about his life and his art. His biography is ectensive and you are garanteed a quality session no matter the topic.
The president and founder of Soul Asylum Poetry and Publishing Inc., Ken Cowle, is excited about this partnership with Freddy Will. It realizes the dream he always had for the company; to create a place of collaboration among artists of various talents and to raise awareness of them to the public. Ken and Freddy immediately found common ground of trust and respect, two things Freddy was struggling to find in the traditional promotion and distribution system.
Double K Records is based on the model of indie artists retaining rights to their work and having an equitable arrangement with theiir promoters. Sales from online store return $0.50 for every $1.00 MP3 file downloaded. Fifty percent of the gross margin on physical sales (CDs and merchandize) goes to the artist while Double K Records foots 100% of the marketing, promotional and manufactural costs.
Soul Asylum Poetry and Publishing Inc., produces a weekly show of music and poetry that regurarly includes material from Freddy Will and other independent artists across the world. The show is aired on Whistle Radio 102.7 FMon Tuesday nights from 9-11 pm and replayed on Sundays from 1-3 am. Double K Records represents musicians from every format. Broadcasters and stage venues interested in appearance by artists signed to Double K Records please contact us to do so.
"This deal is a perfect fit for me right now. I had a deal with Soulkiss Entertainment who claimed they coauld take my music to the moon because of their Universal Music Canada and dep ties but at the end of the day I realise that honesty and respect is better than an souped up contract. Ken Cowle has given me a chamce to shine and that's what I'm planning to do." - FREDDY WILL
By: Charlie Ross (Marketing Representative, a division of Soul Asylum Poetry and Publishing. Re-printed with permission.
Photo credit: Double K Records.
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FREDDY WILL TO RELEASE
NEW 2010 ALBUM IN KRIO
TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA FED. 5TH 2009 - Freddy Will returns to the studio to record a 'Creole' hip hop album in an effort to target African fans. This album which will be his second solo offering with 100% new material is currently untitled. The album is set to hit stores and online late Fall 2010 via his label Ghetto Breed Entertainment (GBE) and Double K Records.
Freddy Will wants to relate to his African roots. He's respected for his flow, lyrical wit and longevity, all of which blossomed after he dropped his first mixtape in 2006. In 2008, Freddy Will released his debut studio album and the question has since become, can he still relate to the days when he sought refuge in war torn regions of
Freddy Will’s first musical offering (which was released in 2006 as a mixtape) bears no samples or previously used instrumentals. It talked about his street experiences which comes after his experiences in
By 2008, Freddy Will surprised everyone with a more refined flow on his crossover album entitled, “While I'm Still Young - The Talking Drums”. This album has several cuts from the mixtape as well as some interesting new crossovers with calypso, rock, jazz and reggae influences. Again with no samples used. Ghetto Breed Entertainment promoted the album heavily and it garnered favor with critics who received it well. This album is set to be re-released on August 11th, 2009 with several new singles.
The upcoming Creole/Krio album, which is currently being recorded, has no English but fan will be able to feel what the songs are purtraying. Freddy Will can still speaks Krio and continues to delve into his African roots musically. The first Creole single will be released in January of 2010.
Freddy Will also signed an exclusive book and publishing deal with a company that's based in both
When asked about the upcoming Creole album, Freddy Will said:
'I was inspired by French rappers in
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FREDDY WILL AXES DISTRIBUTORS
AND PREPARES FOR INTERNATIONAL
SHOWCASE
NEW JERSEY/TORONTO, JAN 25TH, 2009 - 2009 started out very busy for New Jersey rapper FREDDY WILL as he prepares for an internati
onal showcase of his debut album.
Freddy Will, who is also CEO/President of Ghetto Breed Entertainment started this year off by giving his former distributors (Soulkiss Ent./DEP/Universal Music Canada) the axe after several discrepancies over their Promotional, Marketing and Distribution agreement.
Freddy Will has not spoken publicly on the details of the split but is quoted as saying:
"I only work with people who have integrity that can be trusted and Soulkiss Entertainment did not meet that standard of integrity. I will advise anyone who has business dealings with Mr. Brian LaRoche to be carefull of his incompetence."
As a matter of fact, Ghetto Breed Entertainment (GBEnt) reportedly clinched back all rights to its internet distribution from Soulkiss Ent who claimed that they are distributed in stores nationally and online through DEP/Universal Music
In addition, Freddy Will's debut album "While I'm Still Young - The Talking Drums" is being re-vamped with several new songs added and will be re-released on his birthday, August 11th 2009.
He is now distributed through his new distribution company, Ghetto Breed Distributions, GBEnt and Double K Records. This album release id commenced jointly with the launch off Freddy Will’s first book 'My Book Of Chrymes'.
In related news, Freddy Will started recording a new album in Krio (one of the native languages of
The upcoming Creole/Krio Hip Hop album, which is currently 'untitled,' will be released in Fall/Winter of 2010 and be distributed worldwide through Ghetto Breed Distributions and Double K Records. This will bring Freddy closer to African Hip Hop fans who have supported him throughout his career. Guest artists are not confirmed yet for the album but negotiations are currently underway for several high profile artists to appear on the album. This new album will be available at www.freddywill.com and Freddywill's jamroom at Soul Asylum Poetry and Publishing along with a new list of vendors where the revamped album, his book and Creole album will be available (to be announced soon).
After the Creole album is released Freddy Will is launching an international showcase of both albums and his book starting off in Europe, then to Africa then he will return back to the
QUOTE:
"I'm very excited for what Ghetto Breed Entertainment is set to accomplish. I enjoy working with Eddie Bullen. He’s a musical genious to work with. I love to perform my music and I'm really looking forward to performing in
- Freddy Will
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FREDDY WILL RE-NAMES
PUBLISHING CPMPANY
NEW JERSEY, USA, JAN 7TH, 2009 - Major changes underway in Freddy Will's camp led to a huge restructuring of his companies and its associates. After the promotional disaster suffered in 2008 when Soulkiss Entertainment failed to fulfill their obligation on their promotion, marketing & distribution contract, Freddy saw a need to make drastic cuts and re-adjustments in order to continue his business and career.
Ghetto Breed Entertainment is pleased to announce that it has severed all ties with Soulkiss Entertainment, nullifying their entire agreement that once bonded the two companies. A lawsuit against Soulkiss Entertainment is pending.
Fans, supporters and well wishers are admonished to pardon GBEnt for being lured unknowingly into such a flawed agreement with Soulkiss Entertainment.
if at all.
Moreover, the 'Badson Publishing' name has become unsuitable since Freddy Will has now expanded his publishing company to include books. screenplays and comics. New releases from the publisher may not necessarily fall in the same category as his music.
Therefore, 'Badson Publishing’ has been officially renamed ‘FREDDY WILL PUBLISHING-(FWP)’ to accommodate his new expansion. A new division was also created under Ghetto Breed Entertainment (GBEnt) to facilitate Internet and physical distribution of GBE's merchandise worldwide. This new distribution department is called Ghetto Breed Distributions GBDist. All subsiduaries will now fall under FREDDY WILL INDUSTRIES.
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"It's a shame that Soulkiss Entertainment was not upfront with Ghetto Breed Entertainment about what they can and can't do. One thing I do not tolerate in this business is posers. Tell me the truth no matter how bad it is and I will respect you more than if you mislead me. Another thing I don't want to hear is a long spill about how this industry works from someone who doesn’t know how to fulfill contracts and run his own business…..period."
– Freddy Will
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CITY BOY BURSTS OUT IN WEST AFRICA
FREETOWN, SIERRA LEONE, DEC 15TH, 2008 - The calypso/Hip Hop crossover single 'City Boy' off of Freddy Will's 2008 debut album "While I'm Still Young - The Talking Drums" was received by Freetown's renowned DJ Jahway and is in rotation at several radio stations and night clubs in Sierra Leone, West Africa.
Freddy Will's (having migrated to the
He soon began to write his own rap songs and perform them all over
His most notable was his performance in Latrikunda German where he amused a large crowd with a theme song he had co - written with his musical ace Peter Lebbi for Mr. Ngibah's 'Lend A Hand Society.' Fans waited patiently after he went silent for several years while living in
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FREDDY WILL DEBUT ALBUM
STLL CHARTING IN BRITISH COLUMBIA
AND ALBERTA ACROSS CANADA
BRITISHCOLUMBIA/ALBERTA/TORONTO, NOV 18TH, 2008 - Freddy Will’s debut album, “While I’m Still Young – The Talking Drums” is still charting months after its release.
At CFBX 92.5FM in Kamloops, British Columbia, Freddy Will's album charted at # 10 for the week ending November 18th, 2008.
At CKXU 88.3FM in Lethbridge, Alberta, Freddy Will charted at # 6 for the week ending October 28th, 2008.
At CUIT 89.5FM in Toronto, Ontario, Freddy Will was #2 for the week ending September 23rd, 2008, #1 for the week ending September 30th, 2008, #4 for the weeks ending October 14th, 2008 and October 21st, 2008.
CUIT did not report its Top 10 Hip Hop chart to EARSHOT for the week of October 7th, 2008 and for the weeks of October 28th, 2008 – February 3rd, 2009.
These charts and reports are compiled by !EARSHOT, the national campus and community radio reports, see www.earshot-online.com – search ‘Freddy Will’. The !EARSHOT charts represents actual airplay on campus and community radio stations across
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FREDDY WILL ALBUM CHARTS AT # 1
AT CUIT 89.5FM
TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA OCT 9TH, 2008 -
“While I’m Still Young - The Talking Drums” was released off Ghetto Breed Entertainment label and is promoted and distributed by Soulkiss Ent./DEP/Universal Music
On September 23rd, 2009 (the album release date) Freddy Will debuted at #2 on the Top 10 Hip Hop chart at 89.5FM CUIT.
The album which features guest appearances by artists such as JUNO Award winner Liberty Silver, JUNO Award winner Diane Seaton and others has been steadily charting. The album is available nationally at all major HMV locations, Best Buy, Music World and Chapters bookstores. In addition, Freddy Will’s album will be released in the U.S at a later date. Currently, the album is available online at iTunes.com for Mp3 download.
In
In related chart news, Freddy Will's album also debut at #3 on Scarborough Fusion radio’s Hip Hop Charts the weeks of September 21st, 2008 and September 27th, 2008. Fusion Radio is the official radio station of the
Freddy Will has broken significant ground as an independent
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PLANET AFRICA MAGAZINE FEATURES
FREDDY WILL IN FALL/WINTER ISSUE
(2008)
TORONTO, ONTARIO, OCTOBER 2008 - Mr. Moses Mawa, CEO and Publisher of Planet Africa magazine and CEO of Silvertrust Communications featured Freddy Will in the Fall/Winter issue of Planet Africa magazine ‘Career and Education’ issue.
Planet Africa magazine celebrates worldwide achievements of people with African and
The Planet Africa magazine is just one part of what Mr. Mawa has accomplished, he also runs a corresponding weekly TV program, Planet Africa which is hosted by Patricia Bebia and an annual awards gala. Planet Africa’s magazine readership and television viewership reaches Africa, Europe, the
(www.planetafrica.net)
The two page article written about Freddy Will is entitled, ‘Freddy Will: A Rare Breed of Sonic Talent in a Life of Transition’ spoke about Freddy Will’s life, his struggles and accomplishments in his music career. The article featured photos of Freddy Will and the cover of his album, ‘While I’m Still Young – The Talking Drums’.
"I would like to thank Planet Africa and their staff for giving me the opportunity to tell my story"
- FREDDY WILL
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FREDDY WILL PROMOTES ALBUM IN
URBANOLOGY MAG
TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA SEPT 2008 - Freddy Will promoted his album with an ad that was featured in the Summer/Fall issue of Urbanology magazine.
Urbanology magazine is a Canadian urban lifestyle magazine that covers the world of music, fashion, news and business. Freddy Will’s ad promoting his upcoming album, “While I’m Still Young – The Talking Drums” was featured in Urbanology magazine’s print and online Summer/Fall ‘Can’t Stop Us Now’ issue.
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USA RAPPER FREDDY WILL'S HIGHLY
ANTICIPATED ALBUM RELEASED!!!
NEW JERSEY/TORONTO, SEPT 23RD, 2008 -
The album is available TODAY at HMV, Best Buy, Music World, Amazon and Chapters and online at iTunes. Ring tones are also available at muchmusic.com and at all phone providers
Freddy Will is one of the few, if not the first US based independent artist to completely record and release a full length album in
In addition, he has featured independent Canadian artists such as R&B singer S. Davis, David Butler, Winnie Culture, Nigel Woodz and Cookie and features USA independent artists (from New Jersey and New York) Dirty Money, Quality, Chris Cruz and Jay - NY. The album, “While I’m Still Young – The Talking Drums” contains 19 tracks and two bonus tracks. Go get your album today!
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WHISTLE RADIO 102.7FM'ASYLUM FOR
YOUR SOUL' RADIO PROGRAM
INTERVIEWS FREDDY WILL
STOUFFVILLE, ONTARIO, CANADA SEPT. 21ST, 2008 - Freddy Will arrived in
Stouffville’s 102.7 FM Whistle Radio’s (www.whistleradio.com) program ‘Asylum for Your Soul’ featured Freddy Will for a half hour interview. The show highlights independent writers and musicians from
Freddy Will spoke about his life growing up in Africa, his life afterwards struggling on the streets of
Freddy Will’s debut album, “While I’m Still Young – The Talking Drums” is slated to be released through Ghetto Breed Entertainment, promoted by Soulkiss Entertainment distributed by DEP/Universal Music Canada on September 23rd, 2008.
QUOTE:
“Soul Asylum brought my music and my story to a new audience. I like how Ken took the time to read up on me and prepared for the interview. I was shocked at some of the specific questions he asked. That showed me he did his research and gave depth to the interview." - Freddy Will
Photography by: Ghetto Breed Entertainment Inc. Freddy will is pictured with Charles Ross.
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THATRADIO.COM INTERVIEWS
FREDDY WILL LIVE ON THE
'LIQUID LUNCH RADIO' PROGRAM
TORONTO, SEPT 9TH, 2008 - Freddy Will sits down for a live interview today at
‘Liquid Lunch’, which airs every weekday from 12pm - 2pm, is the flagship radio program hosted by Hugh Reilly and D’Anise. ThatRadio.com is
Freddy Will spoke about his life growing up in Africa and the USA, his music and lyrics and how he came to record his album in Ontario instead of the United States. His debut album 'While I'm Still Young - The Talking Drums' is slated to be releaed ton september 23rd 3008 hrough Ghetto Breed Entertainment and will be promoted and distributed by:
Soulkiss Entertainment/dep/Universal Music Canada.
Freddy Will sits with hosts of Thatradio.com's Liquid Lunch program.
“This is probably one of my most detailed interviews to date. I enjoyed the atmosphere at ThatRadio and the opportunity to tell people my story." - Freddy Will
Photography by: Ghetto Breed Entertainment Inc.
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FREDDY WILL ON ROGERS TV
'TORONTO'S GOT TALENT' SHOW
TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA SEPT. 8TH, 2008 - Freddy Will was a musical guest on the new Rogers TV show ‘
Freddy Will performed his hit single ‘Strangers’, which is a hip hop / reggae crossover from his debut album “While I’m Still Young – The Talking Drums”. He was interviewed by the host of the show, comedian Quinn Martin after his performance.
The show that features Freddy Will, will air in a few weeks.
“I'm thankful for the opportunity to bring my music to the mass of hip hop audience in
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FREDDY WILL PERFORMS LIVE
FIRST FRIDAY'S
'FILM FESTIVAL EDITION'
TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA SEPT. 5TH, 2008 - Freddy Will performs this evening at
Freddy Will is the musical guest for the evening’s event as First Friday’s celebrates their 'Film Festival Edition’ while the Toronto International Film Festival is in
First Fridays, which was founded in 1994, is an exciting networking event that occurs the first Friday of every month. The event attracts a variety of enterpreneurs, professionals and organizations from all over the city. It is one of over 30 First Fridays that occur throughout North America in other cities such as Montreal, Chicago, Los Angeles, Washington D.C. and New York.
Freddy Will’s debut album, "While I’m Still Young – The Talking Drums” is slated to be released through Ghetto Breed Entertainment and will be promoted and distributed by Soulkiss Entertainment/DEP/Universal on September 23rd, 2008 in stores and online. Nexus Africa is a weekly one-hour radio program broadcasting out of Ottawa, Canada’s capital city, on CHIN 97.9FM, and simulcast worldwide on the Internet at www.chinradio.com. Hosted on-location by Fred Sherman and Denise Siele, Nexus Africa engages listeners through engaging dialogue, commentary, music, news, trivia and other segments. Guests include known personalities, experts, authors, entrepreneurs, artists, and community stakeholders. Freddy Will’s album is slated to be released September 23rd, 2008 through Ghetto Breed Entertainment is promoted and distributed by Soulkiss Ent./DEP/Universal Music The video shoot was a success and a final copy will be available in a few weeks to be serviced to music video stations for airplay. Although Freddy Will is from the The Caribana Festival is a two week cultural explosion that includes Caribbean music, cuisine, revelry, the visual and performing arts and of course, the parade with intricate costumes. Now it it’s 41st year, Caribana has become a major international event and the largest cultural festival of its kind in Freddy Will’s smash single ‘City Boy’ generated a buzz with its hip hop crossover with an unforgettable pulsating Freddy Will’s eyes have seen things that would be played out in a gut wrenching movie scene. He has plenty to say and his fans! They’re already talking…Freddy Will’s debut studio album, “While I’m Still Young” is slated to be released through Ghetto Breed Entertainment and distributed by Soulkiss Entertainment/DEP/Universal Music His album contains production by Canadian music veterans such as JUNO Award winner and recording artist /producer Eddie Bullen, JUNO Award winner Liberty Silver, JUNO Award winner Diane Seaton, producer Stephen Stadlemann of Street66 and producer Django Ticomsmithe just to name a few. His album has straight hip-hop tracks along with several crossovers influenced by rock, reggae and calypso flavours. Freddy Will will be featured in the upcoming August issue of Planet Africa magazine (www.planetafrica.net). He will also have ads in Urbanology magazine’s print and online August issue (www.urbanologymag.com).
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FREDDY WILL LANDS IN CANADA'S
CAPITAL, OTTAWA FOR MAJOR
INTERVIEW AT 97.9 CHN RADIO
OTTAWA, ONTARIO, CANADA AUG. 15TH, 2008 -
In this interview, Freddy Will spoke about his life story from the brutal streets of Sierra Leone and Liberia to where he is today, getting set to release his debut album entitled “While I’m Still Young – The Talking Drums” on September 23rd, 2008. The Nexus Africa show featured several tracks off of his upcoming album.
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FREDDY WILL FILMS MUSIC VIDEO
'CITY BOY'
TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA AUG. 12TH, 2008 - Freddy Will shot scenes for his first video ‘City Boy’ from his upcoming debut studio album entitled “While I’m Still Young – The Talking Drums” today.
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FREDDY WILL PERFORMS LIVE AT
NORTH AMERICA'S LARGEST
CULTURAL FESTIVAL
TORONTO ISLAND, ONTARIO, CANADA AUG. 1ST, 2008 - Freddy Will performs live at ‘De Caribana Lime’ on
Freddy Will, who is from the
Photo by: Ghetto Breed Entertainment. Freddy Will performs ‘City Boy’ at the 2008 Scotiabank Caribana’s ‘De Caribana Lime’ on
QUOTE:
“I wrote the song ‘City Boy’ especially for my fans that love hip hop and calypso
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FREDDY WLL RECORDS ALBUM IN
ONTARIO, CANADA AND UNITES WITH
SOULKISS.DEP/UNIVERSAL MUSIC
CANADA FOR SIZZLING
ALBUM RELEASE
TRONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA JULY. 21ST, 2008 - The hip-hop game has a new face in 2008 and his name is Freddy Will. He is a rising star whose life story stretches across two continents and many countries. From his amazing survival through the brutal and genocidal streets of
QUOTE:
“After going through what I went through and doing whatever it took for me to survive, I realized that the sole purpose was simply to tell a story that only a few people lived to tell, the good in all this… I’m still young.” - Freddy Will
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FREDDY WILL'S DEBUT ALBUM,
TO BE RELEASED SEPTEMBER 23RD 2008
TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA MARCH. 15TH, 2008 - Freddy Will, the CEO and President of Ghetto Breed Entertainment and Freddy Will Publishing, recently inked a national distribution deal with DEP/Universal Music Canada and Soulkiss Entertainment, Canada’s number one (1) music promotion and distribution company. First off the launch pad is Freddy Will’s debut album entitled “While I’m Still Young - The Talking Drums" which is slated to hit shelves on September 23RD, 2008.
Arrangements are in place for Freddy Will and his Ghetto Breed crew to begin work on their debut group album in the fall of 2008. B, Chris Cruz, Dirty Money, Freddy Will and Quality formed the elite rap crew from
Freddy Will’s sizzling album, “While I’m Still Young - The Talking Drums” has already been serviced to DJ pools across
Downloads ARE CURRENTLY AVAILABLE ON iTUNES, along with in store distribution of the album to HMV, Best Buy, Music World, Chapters and Amazon. Freddy Will's highly anticipated album will also be available online through iTunes, CD Baby and Freddywill.com.
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