'15th Anniversary of the Essence Music Festival' DVD/CD Package Jumps to #38 on Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Albums Becoming the Week's 'Greatest Gainer'

HOUSTON, July 16 /PRNewswire/ -- The Music World Entertainment special CD and deluxe DVD/CD package, 15th Anniversary of the Essence Music Festival is crowned the "Greatest Gainer" of the week on the Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart jumping more positions than any other album for the week to 38.

The two-disc set is the most expansive music collection in the history of the festival featuring performance by contemporary superstars, acclaimed recording artists and music legends from 2009. Executive producers are Mathew Knowles, President & C.E.O. of Music World Entertainment & Michelle Ebanks, President of Essence Communications Inc.

The Essence Music Festival is the nation's largest annual gathering of African-American music and culture featuring emerging, superstar and legendary recording artists.

Capturing the festival experience, the deluxe DVD features 9 live performances and the CD contains 10 tracks by award winning and multi-generational artists.

About Music World Entertainment

Music World Entertainment (MWE) is headed by Mathew Knowles, Founder, President and C.E.O.   Music World Entertainment is one of the world's leading entertainment and music conglomerates dedicated to bringing quality entertainment.  The MWE worldwide platforms include successful record label ventures, recording artist and producer management services, artist development services, a master catalog series, film ventures, television productions, licensed and merchandise products, sports endeavors, community philanthropic work and investment and property holdings.   The Houston headquarters is home to a performance and event facility, House of Dereon Media Center, hosting special events including charity galas, corporate parties and private functions.   MWE has offices in Houston, New York, Los Angeles and London.  www.musicworldent.com

About Essence Music Festival

The ESSENCE MUSIC FESTIVAL is the nation's largest annual gathering of African-American music and culture; in its 16-year history, it has featured an array of performers including Alicia Keys, Al Green, Aretha Franklin, Beyonce, Chaka Khan, Destiny's Child, Earth, Wind & Fire, Gladys Knight, LL Cool J, Jamie Foxx, John Legend, Kanye West, The Isley Brothers, Lionel Richie, Luther Vandross, Maxwell, The O'Jays, Prince, Stevie Wonder, Toni Braxton, Patti LaBelle and Yolanda Adams. The 2010 ESSENCE MUSIC FESTIVAL is executive produced by Essence Festivals LLC and produced by Rehage Entertainment. Essence Festivals LLC is a division of Essence Communications Inc. (ECI).    www.essence.com

SOURCE Music World Entertainment