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Y<\/b>ou are visiting one of the nation\u2019s premier public relations and media outreach sources, and our aim is to place your product or intellectual property in the safe care of our effective international communication contacts.<\/p>\n

(This website does not promote senseless violence or immoral behavior in any of its many disguises; but it is structured to encourage wholesome interest in the fine arts — theatre and musical entertainment<\/em> representing many premier artists of our time.\u00a0 We hope you enjoy perusing this website and that you come away informed by things you discover).\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/span> Phil C. Brown<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

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R<\/strong>ock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee \u201cLittle Anthony\u201d Gourdine is without question one of the most celebrated vocalists in the annals of popular music. His tender yet explosive delivery of a musical phrase leaves audiences spellbound with an impression so indelible that casual listeners never forget the \u2018voice\u2019 or the tunes he immortalized. These songs consistently emanate from airwaves and are often lauded in music journals worldwide. Songs such as \u201cGoin\u2019 Out Of My Head,\u201d \u201cI\u2019m On The Outside Looking In,\u201d \u201cHurt So Bad,\u201d and \u201cTake Me Back\u201d are simply four of a compendium of platinum hits performed by the extraordinarily gifted performer on national television and heard on classic and Top-40 radio spanning numerous decades. His latest blockbuster release is no will-o\u2019-the-wisp, stab in the dark recording; it is a well-thought-out and substantive diary of songs, including many covers bearing his unmistakable vocal imprint. Producer Mike Miller spared no effort in tirelessly orchestrating a project that promises an enduring shelf life titled LITTLE ANTHONY & THE MUSIC \u2014 AN ANTHOLOGY, a two-volume set. The first single to be released is the classic \u201cNew York State of Mind,\u201d a melancholy ballad with a subtle blues transfusion. Anthony takes the Billy Joel Classic and drops a dash of 1990s Brooklyn on it. Other songs also included are \u201cA Lovely Way To Spend An Evening,\u201d Love is a Many Splendored Thing,\u201d \u201cWhat A Difference A Day Makes,\u201d and \u201cWho\u2019s Sorry Now.\u201d Forty memorable selections should keep you and your significant other reminiscing for some time to come. And if you\u2019re not spoken for, you can enjoy it all to yourself for as long as you can imagine! There is something for everyone in these forever volumes. And I promise you: The fun verbal exchanges in the narration between Anthony and the producer are insightful as twists and turns unravel in the development of this contemporary musical masterpiece. Despite many of the songs being standards, you\u2019ll notice his inimitable style permeating from the start. While some scratch their heads in wonderment upon hearing, for the first time, \u201cNew York State of Mind,\u201d they think: \u201cThat voice sure is familiar.\u201d After a slight pause, like a ton of bricks, it hits them: \u201cOh, that\u2019s Little Anthony.\u201d They proceed to generously shower him with lavish praise. After years of performing at arenas and concert halls, clubs and festivals, he has acquired a wealth of experience that accompanies him as you flashback to his highly successful stint as lead singer with the Imperials on a few choice cuts. Following the release of this work, expect the entertainment icon and his band to visit a city near you with a live show embracing many of the tunes contained in this two-volume cache \u2014 and more. As an all-around artist in the studio and on stage, he has been and remains an inspiration to many larger-than-life- acts, past and present: Silk Sonic, Billy Joel, Bruce Springsteen, and Michael Jackson, to name a few. Nearly every rock, pop, R&B, and jazz act who attained star status attribute a slice of their inspiration to the influence of Little Anthony as a lead vocalist and a solo artist. Alive and well, he is eager to take his show on the road and share as much as audiences can absorb, including numbers from the much-awaited Anthology. Like a silver fox, he roams the stage, eyeing each participant as they chime along with perfection to every song he has ever christened. Recently, the Brooklyn, NY, native said: \u201cI\u2019m anxious to share these songs with folks everywhere, and I\u2019m so proud of the entire team that helped put it all together.\u201d This is only the beginning of a succession of projects on tap for the foreseeable future. He is busily working on other productions to be named later. No doubt about it, \u201cLittle Anthony\u201d Gourdine has brightened many a day for aficionados of \u2018God\u2019s gift to mankind\u2019 everywhere with indescribably beautiful music that fills our hearts with joy!\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Phil C. Brown<\/p>\n

Phil C. Brown
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\nFrom the bustling streets of San Francisco to the towering peaks of Manhattan\u2019s Lower Eastside and from the rolling hills of Texas to the frozen lakes of Minnesota, Phil Brown\u2019s unmistakable trail of media accomplishments is documented. His zest for writing, entertainment marketing, and international public relations is the byproduct of early exposure to the performing arts and business. His recognition of the need for preserving good commentary, wholesome competition, and positive representation in the sprawling digital communication spectrum is well-known.
\nSince effective marketing and public relations\/media outreach are crucial to the longevity of a business or an individual\u2019s career, Brown\u2019s priority is the public image and the ultimate commercial success of each client brand he chooses to represent, whether corporate, entertainment, athletic, or governmental.
\nBefore developing an international presence, Brown worked in regional markets as a journalist (Dallas\/Ft. Worth), reviewing concerts, books, movies, lectures, and conducting one-on-one interviews with the world\u2019s best-known performers and authors. This experience proved invaluable to the kind of presentation that has made Brown\u2019s ventures a success.
\nAfter graduating from Mission High School in San Francisco, Brown invested several years in New York where he attended the WBTS Training and Education Center. There, he was a featured speaker on special assignments on the East Coast, taught a free public speaking class to inner-city residents in two New York City boroughs (Brownsville, Harlem, and Bedford Stuyvesant), and he participated in a variety of non-paying but rewarding community-based activities designed for families.
\nAfter fulfilling his initial four-year commitment, Brown lectured on popular topics, current events, and experimented with small-business startup ventures. This further sharpened his rhetorical and business skills and prepared him for undertakings that involved extensive contract writing.
\nIn 2003, Brown contracted with New York-based True Life Entertainment (Navarre was the distributor under Universal Music Group) as Director of Public Relations, and in 2006, he was instrumental in signing singer Ben E. King and composer Peter Cor (known for Getaway for Earth, Wind, and Fire) to music recording deals.
\nAmong other clients who requested Brown\u2019s services are Little Anthony (formerly of The Imperials) Rock & Roll Hall-of-Fame inductees Jerry Martini of Sly & The Family Stone, Martha Reeves & The Vandellas, Tito Jackson (Tito Time), and Jermaine Jackson. Other acts included The Lowrider Band (formerly of WAR), Jazz Crusaders, The Stone City Band, Original Lakeside, Charles Wright (Watts 103rd Street Rhythm Band), and Kim Weston.
\nIn 2007, Brown signed with Motor City Hits record label and Hits Talent Agency (Detroit-based organizations) to arrange concert tours and festivals and provide ongoing media relations. That same year, he coordinated Ben E. King\u2019s television duet with Tony Orlando during the Jerry Lewis Muscular Dystrophy Telethon. Mr. King also performed on The Late Show with David Letterman that year. In 2009, King made his final appearance on national television, performing with Sean Kingston on Good Morning America. Freda Payne also performed masterfully on the season\u2019s top-rated American Idol television production (2009).
\nIn 2010, PBPR broke Connecticut-based singer Arika Kane into the national television spotlight with her debut performance on The Monique Television Show. Arika\u2019s song \u201cMake It\u201d is the theme song for VH1\u2019s hit television reality show Hollywood Exes, produced by Jeff Dyson. Brown also served as media-relations specialist for On The Beam, a Dallas-based entertainment television show. Since the height of the pandemic, Brown has been providing media\/marketing outreach for singer\/composer Trade Martin. In 2022, he agreed to a publicity deal with legendary Little Anthony, formerly of The Imperials, with the release of his Anthology, a 40-track recording epic.
\nBrown believes that the collective arts are divine gifts and that we are all made better because of it. His aim is to continue preserving great music, literature, and art to the consumer.
\nSPEAKING REQUESTS \u2014
\nFor more than a decade, Phil Brown has shared with music students and thousands of enthusiasts on the complexities of the ever-changing entertainment and communication worlds. The pandemic has obviously impacted the quantity but not the quality of his operation, and it has necessitated remote or zoom methods in disseminating information. Students who desire a career in the competitive entertainment arena wonder about contracts, options, letters of intent, and performance rights organizations, how they are structured and what to look for in the fine print. Others aspire to the business side of the industry and are interested in careers behind the scene in journalism, marketing, radio promotions, media relations, artist management, concert promotions, and booking agents. In laymen\u2019s terms: how product transitions from the recording studio and manufacturing to the local Best Buy, Target, or Internet retailer. All lectures include a syllabus outline and a question & answer segment.
\nFees for public speaking requests to colleges and other institutions are assessed at the time of inquiry. Educational institutions may be given special consideration. Mr. Brown has written for entertainment magazines and major metropolitan dailies.
\nFor speaking or interview requests for artists, contact the assignment desk:
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