May 10, 2011 (NEW YORK) — here! TV (
www.heretv.com), the world’s leading premium
gay television network, is pleased to announce that rap performance artist
Cazwell will
host the new original music video series
Boombox.
Boombox debuts this June
exclusively on
here! TV and
here! Online,
here! TV’s premium online subscription video
player found at
www.heretv.com.
“We are all thrilled to be joining forces with Cazwell on this exciting project. He brings a
wonderfully new and refreshing voice to here! TV,” says here! TV’s Senior Vice
President of Original Programming & Development Josh Rosenzweig. “His blend of
unique talents is not only a great addition to the show, but to the entire network. We
couldn’t be happier to welcome Cazwell to here! TV’s growing talent roster.”
Boombox, a genre‐bending, no‐holds‐barred music video series, stars the magnetic
Cazwell , who will occasionally be joined by fashionable friends such as Amanda Lepore
and J.D. Samson (of MEN and Le Tigre). The show features cutting‐edge music unlike
any other of its kind. With world premiere videos, exclusive interviews, amazing guests,
and more fun than can be contained on the small screen, this is destined to be the most
talked‐about music show of the year.
Boombox co‐producer and Cazwell manager Bill Coleman says, “Boombox harkens back
to the early influential days of MTV when introducing new music was the primary focus.
There are a variety of artists and talent creating inspired video clips that warrant
attention and exposure. As our host, Cazwell takes the viewer on a musical travelogue
of sorts—navigating the ever‐changing and progressive pop culture landscape with
humor, charm, and panache. Boombox is rooted in representing a cross‐section of
music from indie to electro, all with tongue firmly placed in cheek and a bit of New York
subway grime for good measure.”
Cazwell, who has become a staple of New York’s festive club scene, has been a leading
figure in the renaissance of New York City nightlife that has taken place over the last five
years. Cazwell’s music—a ridiculously fun mix of electrified dance beats and old‐school
hip‐hop—embodies the new spirit of pop. Bridging the gap between avant‐garde club
culture and the cutting edge of mainstream music, Cazwell is one of today’s most
distinctive and charismatic performers. Cazwell has collaborated with a variety of
musical and visual artists including Lady Gaga, David LaChapelle, Marco Ovando, Bec
Stupak, and his muse, Amanda Lepore.
here! TV airs on all major U.S. cable systems as a 24-hour subscription service. here! TV appears in 96 of the top 100 U.S. markets, including every top 10 market. On most major cable providers, here! can be found by entering the “On Demand” menu, selecting “Premium,” and then selecting “here! on Demand.” To find out how to get here! TV log on to www.heretv.com/AGetHerePage.
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Find Cazwell here!: www.cazwell.com
PHOTO CREDIT: MARCO OVANDO
About Here Media
Here Media Inc. produces and distributes niche content across all platforms worldwide. Here Media’s iconic brands distribute gay media and world cinema programming with universal, humanistic appeal. Its distribution platforms include television, VOD, broadband, online, print, and mobile. It earns subscription, advertising, and licensing revenue from its award-winning content.
Here Media owns and operates a variety of media assets, including:
• here! TV, a premium television network featuring programming that appeals to a gay and lesbian audience airing in 96 of the top 100 U.S. markets, including every top 10 market.
• Iconic brands including Out, The Advocate, and HIV Plus as well as Alyson Books.
• The Advocate/Out group of online sites, including Gay.com, Advocate.com, Out.com, and SheWired.com.
Paul Colichman is Chief Executive Officer of Here Media and Stephen P. Jarchow is Chairman. Together, they have produced and/or distributed over 200 motion pictures, including Academy Award® winners Gods and Monsters and Departures.
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