| ******* FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ******* Hollywood, CA – Lyricist, Emcee and Spoken word slam champion, J.Walker, announces the release of his album, “Ambitions of a Writer”, on his own label Walker Works, on Tuesday November 29, 2011. 
From the overly lyrical, syllable counting, metaphor making, wordplay creating, mind of J.Walker comes the highly anticipated album ““Ambitions of a Writer”. A 10 track opus, it’s hip-hop, it’s spoken word, it’s real and it’s raw… this is “Grown Up Rap”. After years of helping others write and heal, J.Walker, aka “The Rhymecologist”, gives listeners a window into his life, love and lyrics. J.Walker is a lyricist and a counselor, an emcee and a teacher and an author and healer. J.Walker created Rhymecology® to use the power of hip-hop lyrics and culture to help people express, discover and create themselves. He has created three studio albums and his book “Rhymecology: The Art of Hip-Hop Lyrics” has been called "mandatory for any up and coming lyricist." J.Walker gives workshops and performances across the country on the art of rhyming, as well as one-on-one coaching for artists. J.Walker’s music has been featured on 60 Minutes Australia, he has performed on the same stage with the likes of Canibus, Sage Francis & Lyrics Born and is the "Resident Poet" of The Loose Cannons Show on Fox Sports Radio where he creates "on the spot" rhymes and delivers them nationwide. "Not only is J.Walker an amazingly talented artist, writer and performer, he has also created hip-hop curriculum which can and should be implemented in schools and mental health services around the world." Leila Steinberg, AIM Founder, Tupac Shakur's Manager "J.Walker is the modern day Dr. Seuss!" - Chris Myers, Fox Sports Radio. “Ambitions of a Writer”is released by J.Walker’s label, Walker Works, distributeddigitally worldwide(iTunes, Rhapsody, Amazon etc) by BFM Digital(www.bfmdigital.com) and to retail stores/street distribution via Independent Distribution Collective(www.independentdistro.com), The album will also be available on J.Walker’s website www.rhymecology.com and CDBaby.com The album features 10 tracks, 2 of which feature celebrated Australian artist icon gilli moon as singer and songwriter. www.gillimoon.com. On Tuesday November 29, an “Ambitions of a Writer” CD Release Party will be held in Los Angeles at THE MINT, along with the joint release of J.Walker’s “Book of Rhymes” a collection of spoken word pieces, poetry and random verses collected over a decade. J. will be performing selected songs with a full band, including one of the featured vocalists, gilli moon who has created a whole night of entertainment . Following J.’s performance will be the Songsalive! Holiday Party (Songsalive! is gilli moon’s non-profit 501c)3) charity organization supporting and promoting songwriters and composers worldwide www.songsalive.org). The schedule will start with J.Walker for a full hour, following 10 Songsalive! songwriters from around the world, for a full night’s entertainment and holiday spirit. WHERE: THE MINT, 6010 W. Pico, Los Angeles, CA 90035 - http://www.themintla.com
tel: 323.954.9400 for dinner table reservations. When: Tuesday, Nov 29, 2011 – 7:30 p.m. show (Doors: 7:00 p.m.) Cost: TICKETS: $5 at the door. If you’re on Facebook, you can RSVP at http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=209330112471906 To arrange Artist interviews, please contact Walker Works below. CONTACT: WALKER WORKS
rhymecologist@hotmail.com
323-823-1221 twitter @jwalkerthepoet.com
J.WALKER WEBSITE http://www.rhymecology.com | 