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| HU Compilation Album Coming Soon It all started with one simple vision: "To expose the musical talent at Hampton University." This humble vision, cultivated in April, 2004, led six Hampton University students to launch a production company named Penykap Music Entertainment and produce the first compilation album released by a Historically Black College or University. Using the vision as its foundation, Penykap is once again set to release another "HU Compilation Album" in April of this year. The album is entitled, "HU Compilation Album: Insurrection, " and is the third album produced by the student-run company. Since its inception, Penykap Music Entertainment has teamed up with the University's radio station WHOV 88.1 FM to present a cross-section of multi-talented HU musical artists. The album will feature Hampton University students, as well as Hampton University alumni, showcasing their musical talents in the following categories and genres: inspirational music, hip-hop, and rhythm & blues. A portion of the album's proceeds will be donated to the Hampton University music department, and the remaining amount will be put towards next year's project. "This year's compilation is the best project we've ever worked on, " expressed Chris Elliott, president and founder of Penykap Music Entertainment. Elliott continued, "I am sure that all of the artists and producers would agree that the project was a long and strenuous process, but in the end has proved once again that through God, anything is possible." Penykap was founded in February, 2004 at Hampton University, and has produced two previous compilation albums. In April, 2004, it released "From the Ground Up, " and in April, 2005, it released "Not Too Far Away." Participating musical alums have included HU faculty, students, alumni, and graduate students. "Insurrection" is scheduled to be released on April 17, 2007. The experience of producing three albums will enable students involved with the HU Compilation Album project to advise other schools on how to release similar projects. In light of a growing fan base, the student business hopes to attract investors who could finance a tour of college artists nationwide. write your comments about the article :: © 2007 Jazz News :: home page |