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Cassimy\u2019s Sixth Studio Album \u2013 \u201cMister Cassimy\u201d \u2013 Debuts Friday, August 22<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Album Sales to be Donated to Chicago Housing Authority\u2019s \u2018Springboard to Success\u2019 Scholarship <\/em><\/strong>Fund<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/a>Chicago, IL (August 20, 2025)<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 Following the success of his 2024 holiday season album, \u201cStanding on Christmas,\u201d NBC 5 Chicago (WMAQ-TV) morning co-anchor Evrod Cassimy <\/strong>has announced the upcoming release of his sixth studio album, \u201cMister Cassimy<\/strong>.\u201d<\/strong> With the release of his latest album, along with all his previous projects, all money raised from sales of Cassimy\u2019s new album will be used to send Chicago Housing Authority (CHA)<\/strong> youth residents to college through a continued partnership with the CHA\u2019s \u201cSpringboard to Success\u201d (S2S)<\/strong> program, a non-profit arm that supports life-changing programs helping propel CHA residents to pathways of academic success, economic stability and independence. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMister Cassimy\u201d will be officially released (and available for purchase) on all digital service providers, including Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, SoundCloud and Tidal among others, beginning this Friday, August 22<\/u><\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Written and recorded by Cassimy, <\/a>\u201cMister Cassimy\u201d is seven-song project that will take listeners on a melodic journey through the challenges & triumphs of life showcasing Cassimy\u2019s standout talents as an acclaimed singer-songwriter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The title, “Mister Cassimy” is in honor of Cassimy’s father, Dr. Glenn Cassimy, a former Chicago Public Schools teacher, career principal and superintendent. Cassimy’s late mother, Avril Cecily Parris Cassimy, was a career teacher in Rockford, IL.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“My parents have always stressed the importance of education,\u201d said Cassimy. \u2018Mr. Cassimy\u2019 is what the students called my father in school. He spent several years teaching on Chicago’s south side. I want listeners to remember every time they listen to this album that they’re helping a child in the classroom take their education to the next level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I couldn’t be happier to follow in my mother and father’s footsteps and help students pursue an education in my own way. I truly hope that people not only enjoy this new album but also feel good while listening to it knowing they are supporting the next generation of leaders.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Among the highlights on Cassimy\u2019s new studio album includes the up-tempo “Just Fine,” a song Cassimy wrote after losing his mother earlier this year to cancer. The mid-tempo song, “Sit,” is a throwback to Cassimy’s days as a young student in elementary school. On the song “R&B Ain’t Dead,” Cassimy recalls the early days when he fell in love with music and songwriting. “Mister Cassimy” is a follow up to Cassimy’s previously released EP, “The Life of James.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cassimy\u2019s passion for music started early in life when he began singing publicly at the age of three. In his teen years, he began writing and composing music. In recent years, Cassimy\u2019s musical success as an adult saw him opening for music legends Patti LaBelle, Boyz II Men and Tamar Braxton, among others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In 2018, Cassimy started his own record label, Everything Evrod Entertainment. To date, Cassimy\u2019s musical catalogue has successfully raised over $140,000 directly benefiting individuals & families in need, not to mention inspiring countless others through his music and songwriting. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cEvrod is the embodiment of our \u2018Making A Difference\u2019 commitment to the Chicago community,\u201d said Kevin Cross, <\/strong>President\/General Manager, NBCUniversal Local Chicago. \u201cWe couldn\u2019t be prouder of Evrod\u2019s continuous efforts to support those in need throughout the entire year.\u201d<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

“We\u2019re proud to partner with Evrod Cassimy in support of public housing youth,\u201d added Kristen Hamer<\/strong>, Director of Corporate & External Partnerships, Chicago Housing Authority. “Education is a research proven pathway out of poverty, yet too many young people face significant barriers to accessing and completing college. That\u2019s why Evrod\u2019s support of \u2018Springboard to Success,\u2019 the Chicago Housing Authority\u2019s nonprofit partner, is so vital. Our work ensures youth growing up in public housing don\u2019t just dream of college, they get there and thrive. Together, we are investing in the power of their potential.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cassimy, a seven-time Emmy-nominated journalist, can be seen co-anchoring NBC 5 News TODAY <\/em>weekdays on NBC 5 Chicago from 4:00 to 7:00 AM CT (and 7:00-8:00 AM on the NBC 5 Chicago News<\/a> live streaming channel). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more information on Evrod Cassimy: www.EvrodCassimy.com<\/a>  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more information on Chicago Housing Authority: https:\/\/www.thecha.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more information on Springboard 2 Success: https:\/\/www.s2schi.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n


ABOUT NBCU LOCAL CHICAGO<\/strong>
NBCUniversal Local Chicago<\/em><\/strong><\/a>, a part of NBCUniversal Local, is the home of NBC 5 Chicago (WMAQ-TV) and Telemundo Chicago (WSNS-TV). Together, the duopoly serves diverse English- and Spanish-speaking audiences in the third largest U.S. television market. The NBC and Telemundo owned stations deliver the latest local news, consumer and investigative reports across multiple linear, streaming and digital platforms, along Chicago’s most accurate forecast, extensive local sports coverage, a range of original documentaries and series and entertainment\/lifestyle content on “Chicago Today.” All original content is available on-air, digitally via\u00a0<\/em>NBCChicago.com<\/em><\/a>,\u00a0<\/em>TelemundoChicago.com<\/em><\/a>\u00a0and on the stations\u2019 mobile apps, as well as the NBC 5 Chicago News live streaming channel, which is available for viewing on Peacock, Roku and Samsung TV and numerous steaming platforms, as well as free apps available on Roku and Amazon Fire TV.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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