New York, NY, 1/26/09 (Hip Hop PR Wire) — The urban community will gather at the world famous Katra Lounge, 217 Bowery Street, New York, NY 10002 on Wednesday, January 28th, 2009 at 8:00 p.m. to celebrate the launch of Kani Life – Blessing In Disguise Mixtape by Hip-Hop Artist, Clap Cognac and Karl Kani’s new clothing line, “Kani Life”.
The Kani Life Mixtape is hosted by the Underground’s #1 DJ Bedtyme 357, Justo’s Best Female DJ winner DJ Blazita & Mixtape King DJ Superstar Jay and is Clap Cognac’s 7th full length mixtape with 12 original tracks including the “Kani Life Anthem” song – an ode to the Kani Life clothing line & lifestyle produced by Frequency. The mixtape boasts original production from Mel Staxx, Rymez, Doc, Soul G, and many more. Collaborations include 40 Glocc, Remo da Rapstar, Storm P as well as members of Clap Cognac affiliates Silent Roundz & Paper Soldiers.
Solidifying their hold on the urban culture, while broadening their audience, Clap Cognac and Karl Kani seek to expand their brand and outreach to the world. Clap Cognac will be holding an album release party and listening session on January 28th 2009 at Katra Lounge at 8pm to celebrate the release of this breakthrough mixtape and to give his fans, the media and the music industry insight to the process behind the music.
The mixtape will be available online at www.clapcognac.com on January 26th 2009 and will be distributed in Karl Kani stores internationally. The “Kani Life Anthem” song is currently featured on www.KaniLife.com
About Kani Life:
In honor of his 20th anniversary in 2009, Karl Kani is introducing his new contemporary collection, Kani Life, inspired by the seamless combination of fashion and art. Kani Life breathes life into art, actualized by cutting-edge fashion. Kani Life transcends fashion as usual. Hand-sanded, luxurious Khara (Japanese) salvaged denim and soft, ring-spun cotton t-shirts comprise the collection–with several notable artists contributing and inspiring illustrations for the line.
About Clap Cognac:
Clap Cognac is an independent Hip Hop artist from the Bronx, NY. He is a staple in the independent Hip Hop scene with a constant presence on mixtapes, collaborating with producers, DJs and artist internationally and performing all over the US. He has been featured on BET & Smack DVD and in 2008 was nominated for the Underground Music Awards (Underground #1 Contender category), for two 2008 Unsigned N Indie Awards (Best Rap Male & Best Rap Male Performance) and for the Yo! Awards (Leader of the New School category). Clap Cognac mobile and digital content is distributed by Urban World Wireless & ThumbPlay.
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