Wyclef Headlines Rally

Wyclef Jean will be the star attraction at High Noon on the Boardwalk, a rally, march and free concert on behalf of the striking Atlantic City casino workers this Saturday, October 16th.

Warm-up rally will start at 10:30 am on New Jersey Ave. at the end of the Boardwalk near the Showboat Casino, with the socially conscious and active Mr. Jean taking the stage between 12 noon and 1 p.m., then leading a march of workers, Broadway and film stars and labor leaders through the streets of the famous resort city.  Atlantic City hasn't been a fit place to gamble or relax since the workers went out on strike nearly two weeks ago after casino owners refused to settle contracts continuing worker wages, benefits and job security guaranteed under the Casino Act when it was passed 25 years ago.

'Crunk Juice' *

Lil Jon and The Eastside Boyz will drop their anticipated album Crunk Juice on November 16th. The album features apperances from Usher,  Ludacris, R. Kelly, Nas, Snoop Dogg, Ice Cube ,  T.I.,  Lil Scrappy, Trillville , E-40, Pharrell , Ying Yang Twins, Rick Rubin, Bo Hagon, Pimpin' Ken, Gangsta Boo, Oobie, DJ Flexx and Bun B.

In addition to the 20-track album, Crunk Juice also features a bonus disc of remixes that includes a crunked-up remix of Terror Squad's "Lean Back" (featuring Eminem and Mase), a remix of Trick Daddy's "Let's Go" (featuring Twista), and two remixes of Lil Jon & the Boyz's current single, "What U Gon' Do." Pioneering punk-rock group the Bad Brains also play on a remix of "Roll Call." Chris Rock and Vivica A. Fox also appear in skits on the album.

AfroMan Returns

Afroman will be releasing Jobe Bells, a twelve-song compilation of holiday hilarity lampooning traditional yuletide classics. Produced by Po Boy and the 2Zigg Zaggs (Afroman's back-up group), "Jobe Bells" harkens back to the childhood days of school time spoofing on Christmas carols. "I wrote most of it when I was back in high school," smiles Afroman. "It was a black dude's version of Christmas in South Central.

"Jobe Bells" will be released November 30th on Afroman's Hungry Hustler Records. Afroman is currently on tour promoting Afroholic, the follow-up to his global smash The Good Times. the album that launched the best-selling "Because I Got High," which sold over 1.8 million copies worldwide. Look for two more releases from Afroman early next year -- 4ro 20 and Afroman Presents ... The Hungry Hustlerz: Starvation is Motivation, a compilation CD showcasing acts on Afroman's Hungry Hustler label.

Credits: Rashaun Hall*