HELLO, BELOVED!!! Welcome to the GHETTOHEAT® Official Myspace Web Page!!! GHETTOHEAT® is intensified energy from the urban streets that spreads rapidly worldwide: S-S-S-S-S-S-S!!!GHETTOHEAT® is ambition, creativity, desire, excitement, force, hotness, love, lust, passion, power, strength, and at times, trouble; all wrapped into one!!! It’s extreme, unexpected and rises at any given moment without warning.... It’s what exists before, during and after the fire—at all times, GHETTOHEAT® remains!!!While viewing GHETTOHEAT®'S Web page, you’ll have the opportunity to see what’s new with GHETTOHEAT® learn more about GHETTOHEAT®’s talented artists, and find out where GHETTOHEAT® events are happening. At GHETTOHEAT®, you will be enlightened on our ongoing mission to fight illiteracy within urban communities worldwide, and acquire information on GHETTOHEAT® products, in which you can purchase directly from GHETTOHEAT®’s, on-line shop.Also, you can read fascinating excerpts from the works of GHETTOHEAT®’s artists, become an active member of THE GHETTOHEAT® MOVEMENT and participate as a contributor to WRITE HERE!!! WRITE NOW!!!—a platform for you to showcase your brilliant literary skills, being able to display your innovative pieces freely.So spread the word of our positive crusade, and tell the people that at GHETTOHEAT® everyone is accepted!!!Now, sit back and relax, hang with us for a while, as we invite you to enter the wonderful world of GHETTOHEAT® THE HOTNESS IN THE STREETS!!!,,.GHETTOHEAT® is an independent multimedia company based in the heart of Harlem. Specializing in gripping urban genre, incorporating hip-hop, pop and street-culture in its works, in addition to producing heartfelt contemporary novels, GHETTOHEAT®’s; mission is to educate, empower and enliven everyone through entertainment.Yet, it’s more than a company, GHETTOHEAT® is a movement!!! Strongly fighting against illiteracy within inner-cities, encouraging people to read more, GHETTOHEAT® intends to create extraordinary books, tapes, CDs, DVDs and other multimedia products that will ultimately move you.GHETTOHEAT® discusses social issues, reaching and influencing people by creating awareness in its products, purposely using the company as an educational forum.Also providing a creative outlet for inner-city youth to express themselves through writing, GHETTOHEAT® encourages them to pursue careers in Journalism and Literary Arts. THE GHETTOHEAT® MOVEMENT is a college scholarship fund, geared towards young adults pursuing education and careers in this arena, in which part of the proceeds from sales of GHETTOHEAT® products goes toward helping urban teens with financial assistance towards their education.THE GHETTOHEAT® MOVEMENT is also everyday people such as yourself, who have joined forces with GHETTOHEAT® across the world, helping us promote literacy, especially within the inner-city; spreading the word on the importance of reading. The mission is to find a solution for the serious, ongoing problem of illiteracy within urban communities.If you would like to inquire about eligibility for the scholarship, or want to find out more information on THE GHETTOHEAT® MOVEMENT, send all e-mails to: [email protected]

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HICKSON is CEO and Founder of GHETTOHEAT®. Born and raised in Harlem, New York, he still lives amongst his people. Graduating from the Fashion Institute of Technology in 1998, HICKSON received a Bachelors of Science degree in Advertising and Marketing Communications.While attending college full-time, he briefly worked as a free-lance fashion stylist, which soon led to working as a wardrobe coordinator for Audrey Smaltz and the Ground Crew; a reputable backstage management team. There, HICKSON was anointed personally by the queen-of-the-catwalk, supermodel Naomi Campbell. For five years, HICKSON was in charge of coordinating her fast and intricate outfit changes; managing to meticulously dress Naomi amidst the fever, fierceness, and frenzy backstage at major fashion shows.Wanting to get more involved in the creative process of runway shows, HICKSON free-lanced as a production coordinator for Bureau Betak, a leading special events/fashion show production company; best known for creating innovative concepts and producing avant-garde shows for fashion designers worldwide.With the death of his grandfather and September 11th having a tremendous impact on his life, values and focus, HICKSON began writing poetry as an outlet; expressing himself freely on paper, while dealing with his own personal struggles. The creative writing evolved into the conception of his debut book, GHETTOHEAT®, which HICKSON never intended to print, until a friend read excerpts of his work; encouraging HICKSON to publish his poems immediately.Poverty, pressure and passion drove HICKSON into becoming a self-made “Hip-Hopreneur”, creating his multimedia company, GHETTOHEAT®; on June 4th, 2003, focusing on self-publishing, distributing, marketing and selling his own works. Determination also enabled HICKSON to publish other creative artists, in which he’s always seeking new talent. HICKSON’s vision is to continue producing great quality works, with his favorite subjects being his people, the inner-city voices of Ghetto-America. HICKSON’s next release is SKATE ON!, his first novel.MIKA MILLER
is a native of Philadelphia, who’s a loving mother, a conscientious novelist and an extraordinary woman. A savvy entrepreneur who wore many hats in the stringent world of corporate America, specializing in the areas of retail, corporate, and municipal finance, she’s now pursuing her career as a full-time writer at GHETTOHEAT®.In between juggling motherhood and enjoying family life, while being a lover of the Arts and crafting her own creative works, MIKA MILLER also devotes her time empowering women worldwide through an organization called Phenomenal Woman; assisting in healing and rebuilding the lives of women, spiritually, emotionally and financially.AND GOD CREATED WOMAN is MIKA MILLER’s debut novel, in which she currently penned the sequel.AND GOD CREATED WOMAN is MIKA MILLER’s debut novel, in which she’s currently penning the sequel.DAMON “AMIN” MEADOWS
DAMON “AMIN” MEADOWS, a native from the streets of South Philadelphia, is the proud father of two beautiful daughters. Chosen by his Muslim brothers as the Imam within the federal prison where he’s based, AMIN is also the co-author of the controversial novel, CONVICT’S CANDY, writing the heartfelt book while serving time, educating the masses on life behind bars from his own personal perspective; while seriously instilling the importance of HIV/AIDS awareness.In 1993, AMIN was tried and sentenced to life without the possibility of parole, being only a first-time offender. Through his faith in Allah, AMIN has been successful in the appellant process, given a release date that will grant him his freedom in the near future. In between offering Salat, the Muslim prayer five times a day, conducting speeches daily, leading his Muslim brothers while teaching from the Holy Quran, AMIN manages to find time to compose new works. BOY-TOY is his newest novel—AMIN’s first solo project.DRU NOBLE
DRU NOBLE, born and raised in New Rochelle, New York, is the product of a single-parent household. The oldest of three siblings, he learned early to escape the harshness of reality in life through creativity and imagination. A talented artist by nature, DRU NOBLE attended Southern Westchester Boces for Commercial Arts, in which he’s also a devote practitioner of the martial art form called Jukido Jujitsu.In 1996, DRU NOBLE was unjustly found guilty of murder in the second degree for the involvement in a botched robbery when he was seventeen years old, and was sentenced to twenty years to life—a far more punishable sentence than both of his co-defendants; although DRU NOBLE didn’t commit murder in the midst of the crime. Instead of falling in the pit of madness, as many other inmates placed in his situation tend to, DRU NOBLE penned the urban science-fiction thriller, SONZ OF DARKNESS while incarcerated, unleashing a serious and dark journey into the sci-fi world. DRU NOBLE is currently writing future installments of the SONZ OF DARKNESS series while waiting to regain his freedom, ultimately creating a better future for himself and his family.CARTEL: CASTILLO
CARTEL: CASTILLO was born in the Dominican Republic—coming to the United States in his early teens. At a young age, CASTILLO was lured to the inner-city trappings, involving himself in a crime which took a turn for the worst. Serving a sentence of thirty years-to-life in a state correctional facility, CASTILLO hasn’t let his incarceration dictate his life, as CASTILLO utilizes his time by passionately writing novels, in addition to teaching and mentoring other younger convicts within the facility where he’s based.With English being CASTILLO’s second language, in which he taught himself while incarcerated, CASTILLO has cleverly composed GHOST TOWN HUSTLERS, an urban cautionary tale. Seriously focused on mastering his craft, CASTILLO is now composing the sequel to GHOST TOWN HUSTLERS .A. C. BRITT
A. C. BRITTwas born in Boston where she currently lives. She began dabbling in writing poetry and short stories at a young age, using the art form as an outlet to express her emotions. While attending Columbia College in South Carolina, where A. C. BRITT obtained her Bachelor of Arts degree in Social Work in December 2001, she’d penned her novel, LONDON REIGN; immediately deciding to nurture and cultivate her talent.While working full-time as a direct care worker for troubled youth, in addition to finding permanent housing for the homeless, A. C. BRITT was signed to GHETTOHEAT® in 2007, representing proudly for the gay and lesbian community; while composing great works to the world at large. A. C. BRITT has penned PARIS SKY, and recently completed the sequel to LONDON REIGN.CHARLES D. ELLISON
CHARLES D. ELLISON, having roots in California and North Philadelphia, residing now in Washington, DC, is the author of the witty, suspenseful, political thriller, TANTRUM. He’s also a skilled media and policy expert who’s Senior Fellow in Public Policy with the Center of African-American Policy at the University of Denver. CHARLES D. ELLISON also serves as CAAP’s Senior Advisor, and is Chief Editor and Senior Producer of Blackpolicy.org, overseeing public relations, media awareness, editorial, publishing and public policy development activities for the CAAP.A former associate for C-SPAN, CHARLES D. ELLISON has been featured on BET, The Los Angeles Times, Washington Business Journal, ASCENT Policy Journal, The Boston Globe, The Source and ABC News. TONY COLLINS
TONY COLLINSis from New York City, and is the author of the controversial relationship issues book, GAMES WOMEN PLAY. Blessed with the gift of writing from his mother, he’s always had a profound love for storytelling, writing and reading books. An avid reader of urban and contemporary works, as well as being a well-rounded, diverse writer, TONY COLLINS’ great appreciation for literature and personal dating experience, prompted him to write a relationship rule book from a man’s perspective. Diligently working hard day-and-night as a writer, TONY COLLINS is now penning GAMES MEN PLAY.SHA
SHAis an 80s baby born in Brooklyn who grew up in Queens. In 2006, SHA attained her Bachelors of Science degree in Psychology and is currently working towards her Masters. Writing has always been SHA’s way of dealing with life, penning poetry since the age of nine.SHA recently tried her hand at fiction, growing tired of the monotonous titles that filled the African-American section of the bookstore where she’d worked at. Proudly representing for young women within the inner-city, being a creative force who speaks directly to her generation, SHA is currently working on the sequel to her suspenseful novel, HARDER.JASON POOLE
JASON POOLE was born and raised in Washington, DC, and is the proud father of a teenaged son. He’s also Essence magazine best-selling author of LARCENY, and co-author of the ground-breaking book, CONVICT’S CANDY; writing both novels while serving time in prison. In 1996, JASON POOLE was incarcerated on a drug violation charge, and served a ten-year illegal sentence, due to an erroneous enhancement. In January 2007, JASON POOLE was released from federal prison, and has regained his freedom.

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THE HOTNESS IN THE STREETS!!!,, GHETTOHEAT® is a hardcore collection of thought-provoking poetry and powerful prose that focuses on the inner-city voices of Ghetto-America; poignantly displaying their socio-economic conditions. Exploring everyday people experiencing trials and tribulations of life in the mean streets, GHETTOHEAT® takes readers on an emotional roller-coaster ride and on a cathartic journey; revealing the joys and pains, strengths and weaknesses, economic pressures and spiritual struggles many endure within urban communities. With a multitude of complex characters and controversial issues, raw, real and riveting, GHETTOHEAT® is intense street-poetry in motion.
NOTHING’S SWEETER THAN CANDY!Ever wonder if the man in your life who’s been incarcerated, turned to another with an alternative lifestyle for comfort? Meet Candy Sweets, a teenaged, pre-op transsexual who gets arrested and sent to federal prison, exactly one week before “her” scheduled sex-change operation. Still having male organs, Candy is housed with strong, masculine, handsome male inmates who haven’t touched a woman in years. Candy soon finds herself being caught in several love affairs with men having families, girlfriends and wives at home—waiting for them to be released. Yet, Candy doesn’t kiss and tell, she understands the code of silence: what happens in prison stays in prison.…
CONVICT’S CANDY deals with sexual identity, prostitution and homosexuality within the prison system, the interactions and relationships between the inmates and officers, infidelity and most importantly, explains how the HIV/AIDS virus spreads rampantly within the prison. It also reveals how the dangerous and deadly disease is transmitted within society, when infected inmates are released to go home.
ALL THE LADIES IN THE HOUSE SAY: A-O-W-W-W!It’s 1983 and THE ROOFTOP roller-skating rink is the place to be! SKATE ON!, a coming-of-age tale about three teenage girlfriends from the Polo Grounds projects in Harlem, New York, learning life in the streets, getting into trouble and having carefree fun; while hanging out at the world’s most notorious skating rink, THE ROOFTOP. Meet the young ‘80s ladies:Shani Smith – Darling, smart and naïve, this 15-year-old college student and devout Christian is growing bored of her sheltered life and “good girl” image; becoming more fascinated with fast life in the gritty streets. What happens when sweet and innocent Shani attracts Bricks, a ruthless drug kingpin from Washington Heights?Keisha Campbell – Sexy, sassy and self-indulged, this 16-year-old materialistic girl is the “ghetto-princess” of Harlem. Extremely driven by money, power and the glamour of the drug world, Keisha, manipulatively goes to great lengths to get what she wants; even if it’s playing with fire by courting Bricks. Will lust and greed ruin her relationship with best friend, Shani?Monique “Mo-Mo” Morrison – Rough, rebellious and raw, this 18-year-old inspiring rapper is a rebel without a cause; finding herself at war with the ghetto. An aggressive nymphomaniac, living minute-to-minute by any means necessary, will Mo-Mo succumb to the dangerous trappings of the inner-city?SKATE ON! backwards into the ‘80s and reminisce on fashion, street and pop-culture, classic Hip-Hop, Dance Music and R & B at its best. Word up!
SHE LOVES IT HARDER!Kai Toussaint is a young, gorgeous, cold-blooded teenaged girl with great ambitions of running the entire New York City drug empire. She has a taste for the fast life and a heart that’s too jaded for a young lady. Through chance encounters, Kai links with the city’s top players, ones who enables this feisty girl to live a dangerous lifestyle.Fear isn’t a part of her vocabulary, as Kai lives life to the fullest while taking great risks. Hypnotizing men as she uses them, Kai has absolutely no regrets—getting everything she wants by any means necessary. But is everything too much for Kai when she gets caught up in a web of deceit, tainted love, murder and the strict codes of the street?Take an adventurous journey with Kai from the back streets of South Jamaica, Queens to Mafioso territory in Jersey, to sunny Florida and to the jungles of Jamaica, West Indies, as you witness her courageous act of invincibility manifest itself into a twisted dilemma, one that Kai never saw coming; as she fights to stay on top in her quest to be HARDER.
(image comnig soon)THE GIFT AND THE CURSE.Lost to the hands of a tragic past in Haiti, the lives of two brothers separated during their early childhood, are pulled into a course of destiny they can’t escape. Gary Romulus, an urban ex-convict blessed with supernatural gifts, is plagued with constant haunting nightmares of his origins. Andrew Taylor, a wealthy industrialist, living the life of privilege and power, is totally unaware of his true history.When their present opposing lives collide in America, both Gary and Andrew will be faced with the truth of who they really are, and the knowledge of their undeniable future. Witness the extraordinary journey of SONZ OF DARKNESS, as the brothers battle against a coming tide that will stop at nothing to claim them, but will destroy the world itself for its victory.
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, a sophisticated, provocative story that chronicles the evolutionary journey of four flawed African-American women, as they overcome their individual struggles, and survive to become beautiful and stronger. Meet the four feisty, fascinating females:Tristan, a beautiful, successful, financial guru who’s emotionally bankrupt: “Men call me a bitch! Because when it comes to business, I’m a man-eater.” Mekka, the bold, sexy, exotic dancer who’s a single-mother of two: “Some people call me a hoe because I strip for niggas and hustle for cash.”Shawn, a neurotic, Afrocentric, neo-soul goddess, who’s an elementary school teacher with substance abuse issues: “Some people call me desperate. The truth is, I’m a basket case, a borderline alcoholic; I hate being by myself…”Melanie, the cool, sassy, hardcore “‘round-the-way girl” with a sexual identity crisis: “I can see that he’s trying to figure out whether I’m a girl or a guy. It’s not easy to tell.”AND GOD CREATED WOMAN is a ground-breaking tale of perseverance, filled with many moral messages. Taking readers on an emotional journey with enticing plots, twists and turns, Tristan, Mekka,Shawn and Melanie are forced to realize the true essence and beauty of a woman.
London Reign London’s got a huge secret…and doesn’t want it to ever come out! As this attractive, aggressive, androgynous teenager relentlessly tries to hide this dangerous scandal, charming London constantly battles great turmoil, the unpredictability of inner-city streets, verbal lashings and extreme physical abuse from an alcoholic father—while enduring an exhausting tug-of-war of a tumultuous love triangle.Bouncing back-and-forth to the urban streets of Boston and Detroit, after being seriously rejected from family and ostracized from home, young London experiences a series of life-altering events that test London’s strength, courage, survival skills, identity, and the quest for real love, acceptance and understanding.LONDON REIGN deals with sexuality, relationships, monogamy, gender roles, love, lust and betrayal.