Thursday, February 02, 2006

Juelz Santana Opening HipHopSodaShop On 125th Street

Juelz Santana has become a financial partner in a new HipHopSodaShop opening on 125th Street in Santana's hometown of Harlem, New York.
The rapper is co-owner of the new franchise, which is licensed by parent company H3Enterprises Inc. (HTRE), a publicly traded company.
"We're gonna rip 125th up," Juelz said in a press release. "It's great to be able to enjoy all this in my own backyard with my own people. I've hung out with my boy 'A Butta' here since we were little punks and now we're gonna get a chance to actually work together for the good of our own hood."
HTRE was founded by Brian Peters, who was worked with
various artists, including Outkast, Nas, Snoop Dogg and others.
"Juelz is a true Harlem treasure and we hope to utilize all of his talents to the full benefit of our shareholders and our communities," said Peters, president and founder of HTRE.
In November of 2005, HTRE announced it was leasing a large space less than a block from the legendary Apollo Theater. Other locations are expected to open in Times Square in Manhattan and Las Vegas' famous "Strip."
"We're building a real home for the
Hip Hop generation complete with all the things we love to do," Juelz continued. "But it's really about creating educational opportunity and good jobs and that's where Team H3 will prove to be unbeatable."
Last month, HTRE announced a joint venture with Lou Pearlman, who has worked with some of the most successful artists in the music business, including Justin Timberlake, N Sync, The Backstreet Boys and others.
HTRE and Pearlman will jointly develop HipHopSodaShops throughout Orlando and Tampa, Florida. Pearlman invested an undisclosed amount into the venture and will bring his entertainment, media, contacts and experience to the company.
"The man [Pearlman] has proven over and over again that he has his hands firmly on the pulse of the entertainment industry and always stays ahead of the curve," Peters said. "We are truly honored that he has chosen to become an integral part of our Company's ongoing development."