Unleashing the Phoenix with a Hip Hop Edge

Rochester, New York - After spending time at the top of the charts with "A Chip of the Roc" as Tre-Z, Todd Bangz disappeared into the abyss of drinking and drugs. On April 21st, the artist noted for his prolific lyrics and masterful production will make a stunning public rebirth with the release party for the long awaited Think it's a game/The forbidden memoirs of Todd Bangz hosted by Christopher "Play" Martin, co-star of the cult classic "House Party". The double CD hits stores nationwide on the 25th of April.

While fans have been rediscovering Bangz with the self distributed "The Under Ground Council" and 2004's street certified "The Under Ground Council 2", this is the first national release for the 32 year old rapper who was once courted by Def Jam.

Word on the street is that while the message behind the music has changed, Bangz still has the corner on the beats. The bass is thumping and the edge is as sharp as ever.

"At first when I wasn't doing any music they'd say 'Yeah, yeah Tre's soft,'" Bangz said in a recent interview in Rochester's City "But once they started hearing my music, they said 'Oh, he didn't skip a beat. He didn't lose anything.' I actually have gotten better because now I'm not under the influence of drugs."

Todd Bangz's CD release show with guests B. Dill, Big Nate, R-Swift and hosted by "Play" Martin happens Friday, April 21, at The Body Shop, 14 Anson Place, 527-8356, doors at 6:30 p. m.

For more information on the latest release or to arrange an interview, contact Charlyn @ Charlyn@Bangtheory.biz

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