New York Recording Artist Illy Rap Raises Awareness And Money For The Alzheimer's Association

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New York Recording Artist Illy Rap Raises Awareness And Money For The Alzheimer's Association

KINGSTON, NY--JULY 18,2009— Music talent Illy Rap is raising awareness and donating 50% of the proceeds from his new single “Family Glue” to the Alzheimer’s Association. Jarel Worthington a.k.a. Illy Rap has had a personal experience with the devastation that Alzheimer’s disease causes. In 2007, his grandmother’s battle with Alzheimer’s came to an end when the disease took her life. ”Family Glue” is written about and dedicated in the memory of his grandmother. Illy Rap says, “I think it is important to engage in this way through my music efforts. I feel if there will be any medical breakthroughs, there has to be broad public support and mainstream recognition.”

The growing in popularity Illy Rap will release his song “Family Glue” on the internet via iTunes, Amazon, Rhapsody, Napster, & eMusic on August 11. On his website, www.illyrap.com, there is a special pre-sale for all fans and supporters. It is already well known, through research, that poetry and music play a role in helping Alzheimer’s patients with their memory. This is another creative way that Illy Rap’s poetry-in-motion is being used to help eliminate Alzheimer’s disease.

Illy Rap has made his way into the music business by starting his own record label in 2005, IllyRap Recordings. Since then, his music has been recognized by New York City and local radio, he mentors youths and organizes music workshops at community centers, and he has worked with A-list celebrities and many other remarkable talents. In only a few years the label has solidified itself as a major force to be reckoned with in the Record Biz. Through his passion for music, he has attained friends and colleagues in Music and Show Business. Illy Rap continues to make new music on a day to day basis, he also attends local music showcases and makes special guest appearances at red carpet events.

For additional information on the news that is the subject of this release, contact Jarel Worthington or visit www.illyrap.com