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Mathew Knowles and Music World Gospel Essence Fest Showcase July 3

Trin-i-tee 5:7, Vanessa Bell Armstrong, Brian Courtney Wilson and Micah Stampley
Hosted by Emmy nominated Radio Personality and Comedian "GRIFF" along with Pastor Rudy Rasmus, Music World Gospel Ambassador, and host of SIRIUS XM Satellite Radio's Show, Pastor Rudy's "Love Revolution," "GRIFF" to Host Live Performances at the Music World Entertainment/Beyond Productions Booth at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center



(Houston, TX - June 28, 2011) -- Mathew Knowles and Music World Gospel Present an ESSENCE Music Festival Superlounge Showcase at the Louisiana Superdome on Sunday, July 3. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. and showtime is at 7:00 p.m.

The showcase features artists on the Music World Gospel roster, including Trin-i-tee 5:7, Vanessa Bell Armstrong, Brian Courtney Wilson and Micah Stampley. The event will be hosted by Emmy nominated radio personality and comedian "GRIFF" along with Pastor Rudy Rasmus, Music World Gospel Ambassador, and host of SIRIUS XM Satellite Radio's new show, "Pastor Rudy's Love Revolution.

Knowles is charting new territory with his latest venture and passion, Music World Gospel. The faith-based record label and management company is dedicated to producing and promoting the best in gospel, Christian and inspirational music, entertainment and ministry. "One of our goals is to be the number one faith-based record label worldwide within four to five years," said Knowles, founder, President and CEO of Music World Entertainment. "We have a stellar roster and some of the best talent in the industry with a team dedicated to excellence."

Music World Entertainment is the official music partner for the ESSENCE Music Festival. During the music festival holiday weekend (July 1, 2 and 3), Music World Entertainment and Beyond Productions (booth #220) will present a series of performances (see schedule below for dates and times) at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. "GRIFF" will host all live performances and activities at the booth during the holiday weekend. In addition, Music World Entertainment will have the official "must have" CD/DVD of the festival's live experience, along with other top title releases, artist(s) signings, giveaways and more.


Music World is celebrating nearly 20 years in entertainment, Knowles has built an empire that includes record label ventures; artist/producer management services; artist development services; music catalogue series; film and television ventures; recording, performance and event facilities; licensed merchandise products; philanthropic work, and investment and property holdings. Music World Entertainment's core mission is to produce and distribute quality entertainment to a diverse and global audience.


Widely recognized in the entertainment industry for the global successes of Destiny's Child, Beyoncé, Kelly Rowland, Michelle Williams, Solange and numerous others, Knowles and Music World Entertainment have achieved record sales exceeding 200 million worldwide and have garnered an unprecedented number of awards including GRAMMY® Awards, American Music Awards, MTV Video Music Awards (U.S. Europe and Asia), Billboard Awards, BET Awards, NAACP Image Awards, World Music Awards and countless others.

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