"Best Rap Performance" at Derana Music Video Awards

DeLon is recognized for "Best Rap Performance" at Derana Music Video Awards.

DeLon was recently recognized in Sri Lanka for “Best Rap Performance” by the Derana Music Video Award Show, which is equivalent to MTV in the United States. DeLon was recognized for his work in the “A Hetha” music video and as a proud Sri Lankan representing his country in the United States.

DeLon has stirred much controversy for his criticisms on the terrorist group, The LTTE, and has been recognized by the Sri Lankan media as a national hero for standing up against the terrorist group. In controversial videos released by DeLon on youtube, DeLon brings awareness of the LTTE group to the Western Hemisphere. However, his comments were not met lightly by the LTTE group.

As DeLon explains, “Many Sri Lankan entertainers can’t do what I can do, simply because if they stood up against LTTE - they would be threatened with their lives.” DeLon continues, “I don’t think the rest of the world outside of Sri Lanka understand the gravity of the situation. They are killing innocent people, Tamil, Muslim and Singhalese on a daily basis. I’ve gotten death threats - emails, voicemails, call to my workplace and my personal phone, all pretty much telling me that they’re coming for me.” Through the threats, DeLon continues to push his message and create awareness for the situation in Sri Lanka. “They can threaten me all they want, but, they can’t stop the message. It’s a worldly message that we will not tolerate their acts of terrorism. I won’t stop. It’s time for change and it’s time for the innocent to have a voice. Since I have the stage and the ability to, I’ll serve as their voice. The LTTE will not be tolerated in Sri Lanka or anywhere else around the world!”, concludes DeLon.

Press Release

Ceylon Records Recording artist Delon responds to M.I.A. with a message of peace.

DeLon’s video that utilizes a remix of M.I.A’s song, “Paper Planes”, has stirred mass amounts of controversy throughout the blogosphere and media, including front page of the BBC Entertainment Website. Projecting comparisons of M.I.A’s “terrorist chic” image with the Sri Lankan terrorist group, the LTTE, DeLon has drawn comments and letters ranging from praise and admiration to hatred and death threats. DeLon responds to his fans and critics with another remix music video that exhibits a rare message of peace and unity from a hip-hop rapper.

Los Angeles, California, August 22, 2008 - Ceylon Records recording artist, DeLon, responds to accusations of being a “self-promoter” by Interscope recording artist, M.I.A. As reported by online magazine Pitchfork on August 7, 2008, M.I.A. responds to DeLon’s controversial remix video of her song, “Paper Planes”, by denying her support of terrorism and claiming that her music is the voice of a civilian refugee. She continues to describe DeLon’s video as an act of “self-promotion”. Since then, DeLon has released a blog on his website explaining his motivation behind the notorious Diss Video and on August 15, 2008 he released his follow-up video and response to his fans and critics.

Remixing Michael Jackson’s, “Man in the Mirror”, DeLon provides another educational video through the hip-hop medium as he raps about his message and mission of peace and unity throughout his country of Sri Lanka and around the globe. A rare stance by a hip-hop rapper, DeLon's motivation was not to target M.I.A., but to target the atrocities happening in his country and around the world. DeLon says, "My mission was not to expose or target M.I.A., I am targeting the symbols that she uses in her music and videos." DeLon asks the question, "If my father was part of the Klu Klux Klan, and I wanted nothing to do with it, would I put guys dressed up in white sheets in my videos?" DeLon is targeting terrorists. He is asking governments and civilians around the globe to open their eyes to the injustices that are happening all around us. DeLon continues, "We are in a period of war. We are in a period of change. We as human beings are facing our own self-demise through our ignorance and unwillingness to find peace and global unity."

Ceylon Records and DeLon are compiling a peace CD with the biggest names in Sri Lankan music and having all proceeds go to a charity fund that supports child soldier refugees from the LTTE terrorist group in Sri Lanka. Says DeLon, "The Diss Video was to bring attention to M.I.A.'s symbolisms. Whether she voluntarily knows it or not, her symbols represent those that support the LTTE and terrorism in Sri Lanka. There is a much bigger conflict in Sri Lanka and across the globe than just me and M.I.A." Major artists in Sri Lanka and Sri Lankan expatriate artists will join hands on this compilation CD. DeLon asks M.I.A. to solidify her stance against terrorism, the LTTE, and child soldiers, and be a part of the solution by being a part of the peace CD. "I would like to put all differences aside and invite M.I.A. to represent something positive and help her country of Sri Lanka to provide for those children that are involuntarily affected by this war", says DeLon. The ball is now in M.I.A.'s court and we are all anxiously awaiting her response.

DeLon’s new video can be found on YouTube at:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fn8zI9QZq1k

Press Release

Interscope artist M.I.A. exposed for promoting terrorism

LOS ANGELES, CA, AUGUST 1, 2008 - Sri Lankan/American hip-hop artist, DeLon, exposes Interscope recording artist, M.I.A., as a supporter of terrorism, through her affiliation and promotion of the terrorist group, The Liberation Tiger Tamils of Eelam (LTTE). The LTTE has long been recognized by the FBI as one of the deadliest terrorist groups in the world, and has been credited with the perfection of the use of suicide bombers, invention of the suicide belt, mass recruitment of child soldiers, and pioneering the use of women in suicide attacks. The LTTE is only terrorist organization to have assassinated two world leaders.

On July 29, 2008, DeLon posted his remixed version of M.I.A’s song, “Paper Planes” on YouTube. The educational video contained graphic evidence of M.I.A’s promotion of the LTTE. Within 12 hours of release, the video drew over 6,000 user views and comments. Minutes later, Interscope under the Universal Music Group (UMG) umbrella, had the video removed from YouTube for “endangerment” of M.I.A.’s phony reputation as a “Freedom Fighter.” Subsequently, DeLon is filing a lawsuit against UMG for infringement of his 1st Amendment rights. On July 31, 2008, the video was made available for download at: http://public.me.com/ceylonrecords and generated over 3,000 downloads in just 2 hours.

As the most recognizable Sri Lankan hip-hop artist after winning the “Best Rap Performance” Award from Derana Music Television (equivalent to MTV in the U.S.) and an emerging international star, DeLon, uses his visibility and music to draw light to the LTTE’s ongoing and inhumane terrorist attacks in Sri Lanka. As one of the few entertainers willing to stand up to the LTTE, DeLon has drawn mass popularity from Sri Lankans and Sri Lankan expatriates throughout Sri Lanka, Australia, Germany, the UK, Canada, France, and the United States.

DeLon is the first Sri Lankan/American to ever land on the U.S. Billboard Charts, a feat he accomplished twice for his singles: “Calor De La Salsa” and “Nasty Girl.” As exemplified with his “The Unity Through Education Tour,” where he spoke to students in over 65 High Schools and Colleges in the Greater LA area, DeLon stands for unity, positivity and human causes that plague our society.

Recently partnering with Greenpeace Organization, and through his own nonprofit, The Sri Lanka Foundation, DeLon has helped spread light on the atrocities around the globe through his music and has built over 80 houses in Sri Lanka after the wreckage of the Tsunami in 2004.

DeLon Starts “The New Revolution” Podcast Available on iTunes!

Subscribe NOW at http://www.web.mac.com/ceylonrecords

Be there for every song along the making of DeLon’s highly anticipated next album. This is an inside look at what makes a young revolutionary tick. Be there when DeLon picks his beats, theorizes his lyrics and lays them down for the first time at Ceylon Studios. “This is a great way for my fans to get a more personal look at my routines and have a better understanding of me as a person.” “I think my fans and my new fans will see that I’m much like them and have a desire to see this world change for the better, many people can’t express this desire, luckily, I can”, says DeLon. Understand why DeLon is the “New Revolution” in Hip-Hop and how an emerging International Hip-Hop Star can change the world, one lyric at a time! New Podcasts are released bi-weekly, every other Monday! Stay Tuned…

DeLon Begins a New Series of Webisodes On His Youtube Channel!

Subscribe to his youtube Channel at: http://www.youtube.com/ceylonrecords!!

Every other week, DeLon tackles a new social issue that plagues our society. From Terrorism to M.I.A. to child soldiers to suicide bombs to recycling and a greener Earth, DeLon expresses his opinions and ways that we can be better aware as individuals and as a society. “A rapper with a mission” says allhiphop.com. As DeLon says, “Rap is a powerful tool that if used to educate, can change the world.” An emerging International Star that has the ability to unite races of all cultures by speaking the universal language of compassion, courage and unity. DeLon is truly the “New Revolution in Hip Hop”! Watch and find out why…

India Takes All Precautions as Prime Minister Prepares to Visit Sri Lanka.

South Asian Association For Regional Cooperation (SAARC) takes place in Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Sri Lanka s biggest ever security operation is underway with armed forces and police given multiple targets to thwart a major LTTE attack during the 15th SAARC conference.

The military said preventing an LTTE attack in the city and its suburbs in the next few days would be a major priority. It would be an element in the overall security objectives aimed at keeping the LTTE at bay, a security official said.

The bottomline was that security forces and police would have to thwart major terrorist attacks in the Northern and Eastern Provinces, Kandy or down South, he said. `They ll attempt a major assault to make their presence felt’, he said, warning the LTTE could strike anywhere.

India would deploy a few transport helicopters for the convenience of the visiting Indian dignitaries, he said. Two Indian warships the Delhi class destroyer Mysore and Rajput class destroyer INS Ranvir would be stationed outside Sri Lankan territorial waters 12 nautical miles off the western coast, SLN headquarters said. The two ships would be in place today, he said.

Read full article at:

http://www.lankanewspapers.com/news/2008/7/30786.html

CEYLON RECORDS NEWSLETTER

Welcome to the First Edition of the Ceylon Records Newsletter!

The purpose of the Ceylon Records Newsletter is to provide you all with exclusive updates with "Tha New Revolution" in Hip-Hop on the West Coast, Ceylon Records and our featured artist, DeLon. As well as, new updates in the world of Hip-Hop and music in coming issues. We will also be updating you all on our giveaways! We've already had 10 winners from our "Golden Ticket" raffle and have given away 3 Playstation 3's, 2 Xbox's and over $500 worth of gift certificates from Ruth's Chris Steakhouse to the Nike store! We all appreciate your support and thank you for being a part of "Tha New Revolution" in Hip-Hop!

Show Your Support and SUBSCRIBE to our following websites:

DeLon's Myspace
Ceylon Record's Myspace
DeLon's Official Youtube
Ceylon Record's Youtube

Check out DeLon's weekly blogs off his website and leave your comments here

Download DeLon's FREE Ringtones and Wallpapers here

Download DeLon's FREE "The Reality" Mixtape here

Please keep in mind that Ceylon Records Donates 10% of ALL earnings to our non-profit organization "The Sri Lanka Foundation". Check it out here

Ceylon Records supports the building of houses, the distribution of food and clothing to the villages of Sri Lanka where people are still struggling to recover from the ongoing Civil War, poverty and the Tsunami of 2004. Ceylon Records and DeLon are dedicated to the aid of poverty, disease and abuse worldwide! With your support, we will continue to aid those in need. You can show your support through shows, merchandise, subscribing to our sites and radio requests for DeLon's music. By supporting DeLon and Ceylon Records, you are directly supporting those in need! For more information and donations please contact info@ceylonrecords.com. Thank you for your support and let's push this movement!

Ceylon Records also works with and supports the Greenpeace Organization. Fight global warming and stand for a cleaner, healthier world to live in and support the Greenpeace Organization here

A BIG Congratulations to ALL our "Golden Ticket" Winners:

Christopher James, Jr. from Inglewood, CA
Maria Sandoval from La Puente, CA
Larissa Minz from Bakersfield, CA
Chelsea Hall from Sacramento, CA
Carlos Chavoya from Sylmar, CA
Ryan Atkinson-Baker from Long Beach, CA
Lorenzo Washington from Lawndale, CA
Jorge Gomez from Cerritos, CA
Ingrid Savala from Norwalk, CA
Jessica Goldman from Pasadena, CA

If you did not win, don't worry as Ceylon Records has 10 more prizes to WIN!!

Stay Tuned and up-to-date with further Ceylon Records events on DeLon's Blog, Our Myspaces and catch footage on our Youtubes!

A FINAL NOTE FROM THE PRESIDENT OF CEYLON RECORDS, MARSHALL SHEN:

"For those of you who are not familiar with Ceylon Records and our cause, let me enlighten you! Ceylon Records is a passionate organization that works tirelessly to provide music that touches and moves people and has the ability to unite races and cultures across the globe with it's message, it's products and it's causes. We are a full service, independent record label with 4 artists signed to our roster and we specialize in artist development and music marketing in the hip-hop/pop music genre. Our goal is to be an international brand known for it's business savvy and the uniting of hip-hop on a global level. Hip-hop is no longer just an American phenomenon and culture, it is a world culture that is in dire need of representation. Ceylon Records looks to represent international hip-hop with focus on marketing our artists on an international level while creating multiple income streams off of the success of our artists. Starting with our clothing line, Lionwear, we will ingrain the Ceylon Records' logo internationally as a brand that stands behind it's business practices and it's international causes such as our affiliate non-profit organization, The Sri Lanka Foundation, where we donate a percentage of our revenue to the rebuilding of Sri Lankan communities that are still struggling from the Tsunami that hit this beautiful island. As a music management company, we pride ourselves in the manner in which our artists are represented and the music they create. Hip-hop is such a powerful tool that it has the ability to unite people and if used to educate, can help change the world. Ceylon Records believes in the ability of hip-hop to unite cultures and races across the globe through an universal language of compassion, strength and courage. Our featured artist, DeLon, exemplifies our multi-cultural appeal with his ability to speak multiple languages, the connection he has with his fans on a global level and his humanitarian work for his island of Sri Lanka where he conducted a charity tour for the awareness of the damage caused by the Tsunami and through his "Unity Through Education" Tour where he spreads messages of positivity to the youth of America. Music is a tool that can excite a movement. We are not simply a record company, we are a cause. We represent hip-hop on a global level. This is a NEW Movement. This is a NEW Revolution. WE ARE CEYLON RECORDS." I would like to take this opportunity to Thank EVERYBODY that supports and is involved in this project. Without YOU, there is no MOVEMENT. I encourage all of you to spread the word on DeLon and Ceylon Records and stay tuned to the many exciting things happening with our project. Much Love, Much Respect, Ceylon Records.

"UNITY THROUGH EDUCATION TOUR"

Ceylon Records sponsors the "Unity Through Education Tour" featuring Hip-Hop Sensation, DeLon!

Ceylon Records will be the featured sponsor behind the "Unity Through Education Tour" to over 65 high schools and colleges throughout the Greater Los Angeles Metropolitan Area. Featuring Ceylon Records' recording artist, DeLon, the tour looks to ingrain the messages of education, knowledge, positivity and unity as underlying themes to the tour while incorporating a fully staged hip-hop concert. With supportive admiration from students and administration alike, the Unity Tour has created quite a buzz in the Los Angeles area. Spreading the message that anything can be achieved through unity and positivity and using music as a unifying force, DeLon and Ceylon Records look to revolutionize the way people view hip-hop and rap music. As displayed by DeLon, "Rap music is a very powerful tool that can be used to instigate thought and motivate action. That's what hip-hop is! To move relevant information through music from one person to another." With support from local organizations such as Power 106, KDay, Greenpeace, the Sri Lanka Foundation, etc. Ceylon Records has succeeded in spreading their message while creating a movement among the youth through positive entertainment. For more information on the "Unity Through Education Tour", please contact:

Miguel Banderas
Ceylon Records
(213)483-8048
miguel@ceylonrecords.com


You can also view videos and content on the Unity Tour at www.youtube.com/ceylonrecords!