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Celebrity Direct Inc.

For a Merger Celebration | “It Takes Two”

For a Merger Celebration | “It Takes Two”

I booked a surprise performance of Rob Base to sing his 1988 hip-hop classic song “It Takes Two” in St. Louis to celebrate the merger of two marketing firms.

Rob Base
Rob Base “It Takes Two”

We love song tie-ins. Epecially when the guests are surprised when the original artist suddenly appears to drive the event theme and corporate message.


My company, Celebrity Direct Inc. is your direct source for hiring and booking celebrity music artists, comedians and speakers. Our relationships with these celebrities are the basis from which all our company services extend. See more information about The Booking Process for a comprehensive look at what you should know about acquiring the biggest celebrity name for your entertainment dollar.

We always work on your behalf to select, negotiate, book and produce the best celebrity performance for your event. Most importantly, Celebrity Direct Inc. is your advocate throughout the entire process.

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Celebrity Direct Inc.

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