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Wade Waters: Return Of The Kings

Washington, D.C. --- Chicago and D.C./Maryland hip hop have something very important in common they're both underrated. But as of this summer these two emerging scenes have something else in common. On the heels a critically-acclaimed debut, SoulStice resurfaces with D.C.-artist Haysoos as Wade Waters to fuse classic Chi-town and east coast hip hop with the duos epic debut: Return of the Kings. Hip hop is back!!

To say that SoulStice spits knowledge would be an understatement; after all, he does have a Masters Degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering and holds down a position with the Department of Defense!! Yet, thats just one facet of SoulStice life. Ten years of grind and immersion in the hip hop scene culminated in the fall of 2005 for SoulStice with the release of his debut LP, North By Northwest: Solid Ground, a critically acclaimed debut that graced the pages of esteemed Print publications such as XXL, Scratch, Urb, Mass Appeal and Net sites such as Allhiphop.com, Hiphopsite.com, okayplayer.com, Ballerstatus.net, rapreviews.com, Soundslam.com and Hiphopgame.com.

North By Northwest fused the signature Chicago funk and groove based sound with the thump of classic East Coast boom-bap. A mere six-months after his debut, SoulStice re-emerges to carry that fusion to the next level. His latest endeavor, Wade Waters: Return of the Kings is a mixtape collaboration with fellow Maryland resident Haysoos (SoulStice hails from Chicago, but now resides in Maryland). Return of the Kings also finds SoulStice reconnecting with frequent collaborator and Halftooth Records artist, Oddisee, (who has previously worked with J-Live, Jazzy Jeff, Talib Kweli, Wordsworth and who produced the bulk of SoulStice solo-debut) who lends six soulful tracks.

With both SoulStice and Haysoos firmly etched in the east coast hip hop scene after a slew of successful single releases, a few collaborations eventually led to the smash single "Rock Solid," featuring former Terror Squad member, Cuban Link. The single was so successful that the duo began recording an entire album as Wade Waters, which is due out on Wandering Soul in the fall of 2006 with distribution through Raptivism/Ryko. With a sound both revolutionary and classic and a rapidly growing buzz, Wade Waters is the group to watch in 2006 and beyond!!

Tracklisting and credits for Wade Waters Return of the Kings:

1.) Right Back (produced by Analogic)
2.) Beautiful Sight (produced by Analogic)
3.) Ellis Freestyle (produced by 9th Wonder)
4.) Listen Up (produced by Oddisee)
5.) Corners Freestyle (produced by Arsenal)
6.) Return Of The Kings (produced by SBE Audiologist)
7.) Rock Solid f/Cuban Link (produced by Shuko)
8.) Live And Direct Freestyle(produced by Oddisee)
9.) The Quickening (produced by Oddisee)
10.) Streetbox (produced by Father Scott)
11.) Magic Hour Freestyle
12.) Around My Way (produced by Speaks)
13.) The Melody (produced by Oddisee)
14.) The Conversation (produced by Shuko)
15.) Like This (produced by Oddisee)
16.) Always Searchin (produced by Oddisee)
17.) Get By Freestyle

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To obtain a press copy of Wade Waters Return Of The Kings for review purposes, please contact:
Matt Conaway@ Movement Marketing
Business #: 410-360-5957
Cell#: 410-903-7568
E-Mail: Matthewbrn@aol.com
AOL IM: Matthewbrn

Masta Killa Readies Sophomore Release Made In Brooklyn

Brooklyn, NY -- Brooklyn stand up! Masta Killa was first introduced to the Hip-Hop world on the Wu-Tang Clan smash hit, Da Mystery Of Chessboxin in 1993 from the Wus classic Platinum debut Enter The 36 Chambers. As an original member of the legendary crew, Masta Killa has been predominantly featured on every Wu-Tang Clan album and has made appearances on every group members solo projects; most notably Raekwons Only Built For Cuban Linx, Ghostfaces Supreme Clientele and GZAs Liquid Swords.

In 2004, Masta Killa released his debut solo-album, No Said Date, which received rave reviews from critics and fans alike. Sticking to the formula the fans loved, No Said Date was the first solo-release by a Wu-Tang Clan member to feature appearances by ALL of his fellow Clansmen.

More then two years after the release of No Said Date, Masta Killa gears up to release his sophomore album, Made In Brooklyn, which will be released on 8-8-06. Once again the album boasts rhymes from each member of the Wu-Tang Clan, a feat not matched sink MK did it himself (and before that on Raekwons Cuban Linx in 1996). This time around, Masta Killa has enlisted variety of Hip-Hop notable beatsmiths to create his soundscapes including names like MF Doom, Pete Rock and Bronze Nazareth. Speaking on his new album Masta Killa states its basically the same formula as No Said Date, but with more of a Brooklyn swagger. Its a piece of me, where I come from and a dedication to the MCs, producers and the people from the neighborhood.? Diehard Wu-Tang fans beware; another Wu-Banga is on the way!

Tracklisting and Credits for Masta Killas Made In Brooklyn:

1.) Then And Now
2.) E.N.Y. House (Produced By M.F. Doom)
3.) Brooklyn King (Produced By Dev 1)
4.) Its What It Is f/Raekwon & Ghostface (Produced By PF Cuttin)
5.) Nehanda & Cream
6.) Iron God Chamber f/ U-God, RZA & Method Man (Produced By Whyse)
7.) Pass The Bone (Remix)
8.) Older Gods Pt.2 (Produced by Pete Rock)
9.) Lets Get Into Something
10.) Street Corner f/RZA & INS Deck
11.) Ringing Bells (produced by Bronze Nazareth)
12.) East MCs f/Free Murder & Killa Sin
13.) Lovely Lady

To obtain a press copy of Made In Brooklyn for review or interview purposes, please contact:

Matt Conaway@ Movement Marketing
Business #: 410-360-5957
Cell#: 410-903-7568
E-Mail: Matthewbrn@aol.com
AOL IM: Matthewbrn

For more information on Nature Sounds Records & Masta Killa please visit:

http://www.nature-sounds.net/
http://www.myspace.com/mastakilla

DJ KAYSLAY & DJ GREG STREET PRESENT THE CHAMPIONS NORTH MEETS SOUTH ON DEJA34/KOCH RECORDS ON AUGUST 22ND, 2006

NEW ALBUM SET TO FEATURE FAT JOE, MIKE JONES, PAUL WALL, THREE 6 MAFIA, THE DIPLOMATS, GHOSTFACE, BUSTA RHYMES, YUNG JOC, REMY MA, LLOYD BANKS, PAPOOSE, RAEKWON, CASSIDY, B.G., DAVID BANNER, LIL JON and many more!

(June 14, 2006) New York, NY KOCH Records and Deja 34 (Shaquille ONeals new venture) are proud to announce the upcoming release, The Champions North Meets South, presented by DJ Kay slay and DJ Greg Street.

The new compilation album will be released on Tuesday, August 22nd, 2006.

Few DJs embody real hip-hop the way DJ Kay slay does. A graffiti legend in the 80s, and later THE King of all mixtapes with his Streetsweepers series, respect on the streets for Kay slay is second to none. As the official Drama King, he was the first DJ to break landmark battles over the past decade including serving as referee for the now legendary Jay-Z vs. Nas battle and the brutal Ja Rule vs. 50 Cent war on the airwaves. Rappers consider Kay slay the go-to DJ to entrust their hottest battle raps with.

Kay slay now teams up with renowned southern radio DJ and producer Greg Street to bridge their two worlds together for a blockbuster album. The Champions North Meets South showcases the best talent from each region on one CD. It includes exclusive tracks featuring Fat Joe, Mike Jones, Paul Wall, Busta Rhymes, Papoose, Yung Joc, Remy Ma, Lloyd Banks, Three 6 Mafia, The Diplomats, Ghostface, Raekwon, Cassidy, B.G., David Banner, Lil Jon and many more.

The first single from the forthcoming release will be Cant Stop The Reign featuring Bun B, Papoose and Shaquille ONeal. The video was recently shot on location in Miami. You can peep it at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lSQuAkWfIGs.

The Champions North Meets South will be Kay slays 3rd frontline release. This follows his 2 Columbia releases, The Street Sweepers, Vol. 1, and The Street Sweepers Vol. 2: The Pain From The Game (released in 2003 and 2004 respectively), which together have sold over 350,000 copies. Kayslay is also the #1 DJ on New Yorks premier hip hop radio station, Hot 97.

About KOCH Records
KOCH Records is a division of KOCH Entertainment, the fastest-growing music company and the market leader among independents in North America. The KOCH Entertainment corporate umbrella encompasses the KOCH Records label, KOCH Vision home video, KOCH Music Publishing and KOCH Entertainment Distribution with operations in both the U.S. and Canada.KOCH Records proudly claims the largest number of Billboard charting albums among independents for each of the last five years (2001-2005). For additional info on the KOCH Records label and its roster of artists, please visit www.kochrecords.com

For more information,
Contact: Giovanna Melchiorre
212-353-8800 x257 / gio@kochent.com
Matt Conaway
410-360-5957 / Matthewbrn@aol.com

Hip-Hop Interview with Tupac's Father Dr. Mutulu Shakur

When hip-hop culture fans of the late rap icon, Tupac Shakur (2Pac) hear the name Mutulu Shakur, they know someone is speaking of the late rapper's father and also the father of hip-hop culture's Mopreme Shakur, Sekyiwa Shakur, Nzingha Shakur, and Tupac's other siblings. But many do not realize the depth of Dr. Mutulu Shakur.
 
Dr. Shakur's political and social consciousness is well respected among those who know of the Black Liberation Army and the struggles of the Black movement in the United States.
 
Dr. Mutulu Shakur, incarcerated freedom fighter, has been locked down since February 12, 1986. Dr. Mutulu Shakur has been imprisoned as a political prisoner in US penitentiaries the past 19 years for activities in support of the Black Liberation Movement, and during that time he has still managed to contribute to the struggle and contribute to the legacy of his late son Tupac Shakur (2Pac).
 
The F.B.I. and the Federal Bureau of Prisons, with law enforcement, made every effort to keep him separated from his son Tupac. But there were those ‘cherished times’ they spent together as ‘father and son’, ‘teacher and student’ and ‘respected friend to respected friend’.
 
In his first interview granted in over 3 years, Dr. Shakur spoke to ThugLifeArmy.com’s Robert about Mutulu’s son, the late hip-hop icon Tupac, as well as about Mopreme and all of Dr. Shakur’s children. He also talks about the importance of the Thug Code, that he, Tupac and Mopreme helped conceive and write.
 
To read the full interview please visit www.ThugLifeArmy.com

Harnessing the Power of Hip Hop to Help Kids Learn Math

A new company called Spark The Mind helps kids learn multiplication facts through the use of popular hip-hop beats.

TOLEDO, OH (PRWEB) June 15, 2006 -- How do you remember learning your multiplication facts when you were in school? Class pay attention. 12 x 5 is? Anyone? 60 ... good. 12 x 6? Boring to say the least. Students today are from a video and music era. Not all kids can memorize their math facts the old-fashioned way. However, ask a kid all the lyrics of a popular hip hop song and they can recite every complicated lyric from memory.

Teaching children that are struggling with their memorization of basic math facts can be a monumental task for today’s teachers. Recently, in Toledo, Ohio, a frustrated teacher, Christine Smith was trying to find ways to teach her 4th – 6th grade students their multiplication facts, to no avail. While talking with multi-platinum music producer–engineer Alex Nesmith (known throughout the music industry as “Al E.Cat"), he commented that, “…it’s funny that kids can memorize these complicated hip hop lyrics, but cannot remember their basic math facts.” That was when a light bulb went off for Ms. Smith. She exclaimed, “what if I use music to teach my students?” She asked Al E.Cat if he would work with her to create math songs using popular beats. The first production with the students from Paul Lawrence Dunbar Academy turned out to be such an overwhelming success that the two formed a new company called Spark The Mind.

Visit www.sparkthemind.com to see recent clips from their latest recording of the 12s multiplication song over the popular E40 track “Tell Me When to Go”. See the sparks fly as students learn their facts as well as have lots of fun creating, performing and learning.

Through the musical recordings and performances of their own student body, Spark The Mind plans to offer schools ways to advertise via broadcast radio, CD-ROM, educational videos and the Internet. Spark The Mind’s overall focus will be finding innovative ways to help children learn in the classroom through the use of music.

About Spark The Mind:

Christine L. Smith is a highly decorated elementary teacher in Toledo, Ohio with a Master’s Degree in Education from the University of Toledo. She also received a Bachelor’s Degree of Science. Her innovative methods of teaching improved her 6th grade student’s math scores on the Ohio Achievement Test from 0% passing in 2004-2005 to 48% passing in 2005-2006.

Alex “Al E.Cat” Nesmith is a multi-platinum producer-engineer whose music discography includes artists such as Keith Sweat, Akon, Twista, Outkast, Avant, Ronald Isley, Jamelia and Charlotte Church. He has a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from Catholic University in Washington, D.C. and an Audio Engineering Degree from Full Sail Center for the Recording Arts.

Contact:

Christine L. Smith
Spark The Mind
1200 Abernathy Road
Bldg. 600 Suite 1700
Atlanta, GA 30328
(T) 770.551.8180
(F) 770.551.8105

Eminem Meets Matisyahu: A New Hip Hop Music Style

Hare Krishna rapper Straiht Wikid releases "Kali Yuga Demolition Vol. 1" which sounds like Eminem in terms of lyrics, and reminds one of Matisyahu with it's spiritual backdrop. A new hip hop music cd release that is the first step in bringing quarrel and hypocrisy to an end.

Iowa City, IA (PRWEB) June 15, 2006 -- Straiht Wikid Crew, a one-man project of Hare Krsna rapper Jason Fladlien from Muscatine, IA, has released his debut album "Kali Yuga Demolition Vol. 1". The upbeat, catchy and fun hip hop CD contains 11 tracks of the unexpected, horribly delightful and unshakeable feel good music that makes the listener feel, well...good.

The album plants the seeds for destruction for the age of Kali, which according to the holy Indian Vedic Scriptures, is the age of hypocrisy and quarrel, the age we are currently living in. "On 'Kali Yuga Demolition Vol. 1', rapper Jason Fladlien easily exceeds the humorously low expectations that accompany being a Hare Krsna rapper from rural Iowa," Eric Clark of The Gazette writes.

Straiht Wikid Crew - Kali Yuga Demolition Vol. 1The 23 year old rapper has come full circle in his life regarding personal values and lifestyle, from an atheistic party animal to a spiritual intoxicant free vegetarian lifestyle. "I started rapping before I was 8 years old," Jason remembers. "I was always a creative child with an interest in experimenting." Jason started writing raps and making up lyrics spontaneously and recording them into a little tape recorder. When going off to college at the age of 18, the soon-to-become rap sensation had given up on music altogether. "I had been unfocused and also lacked confidence that I could actually make a real living through music," he explains. Through a few years of drug and alcohol abuse, panic attacks and developing agoraphobia, Jason found his way back to music - and not that surprisingly - to spirituality and the origin of all incarnations, Hare Krsna.

"I'm a Hare Krsna devotee but I also rap about things like dirty dancing and being mactacular," Jason says. "I have included my following in the name of my group, Straiht Wikid Crew, even though I'm a solo artist by the technical definition. This shows that I bring a unique approach to music that has yet to be offered. Along with the music, I am going for the destruction of Kali Yuga, which would mean the end of quarrel and hyporicsy. I'm talking about harmony between humankind, not an unrealistic utopia. How is that even though we are good natured there are still so many wars, famines and other evil things in the world? Through 'Kali Yuga Demolition Vol. 1' and subsequent releases I plan on exploring these things and finding the desired results of how to bring harmony to the world. This first release is just a glimpse into the current status of the world from the mind of a Hare Krsna, wicked rapping blissful young man from smack dab in the middle of nowhere, Iowa."

"Kali Yuga Demolition Vol. 1 has been described as 'more mack daddy than meditation, more hip hop than Hare Krishna' by Todd Beemis of Indie-Music.com, but Fladlien stands firm in his spirtual stance, "It is more of an introduction to the elements of Kali Yuga from both internal and societal standpoints. It is upbeat and pleasure inducing, still brutally honest and assertive, all wrapped up into a wicked presentation with an underlying, subconscious spirituality."

Straiht Wikid CrewMusically, Straiht Wikid Crew's offering is a mix of diverse influences and traditions. "I embrace the old school head nodding ethos of Run DMC, the wild and wackiness of Digital Underground, the self-aware style of underground rap group Atmosphere, the rhyme schemes of Eminem, the strangeness of Insane Clown Posse and the hype of the Beastie Boys," Jason explains. "My straightforwardness can be contributed to my years of listening to Ice Cube and my beat making approach of 'everything and the kitchen sink' can be contributed to the NWA era Dr. Dre."

Jason is not afraid to make a statement with his music and he doesn't make calculated moves, yet he's up for taking unbridled risks. "It shows in my hip hop," he says. "It's an embrace of a feel good attitude without being hokey." Jason continues," I mean, who feels good when they listen to something that is contrived anyway? It's a honest expression of the good and bad that is all within us, without apologizing for the bad, which is unshakable. Musically, that translates into songs that make you feel an uninhibited goodness, songs that let you forget about the consequences of your actions for a bit, and just feel good through the music."

Jason Fladlien may meditate before sunrise, and he may follow some strict regulations when it comes to diet, sex, intoxication and other hoopla. But he's just as quick to fire a dope rhyme scheme like Columbo solving a murder at a crime scene. "His raps are playful and colorfully orated, the same way the Beastie Boys and Eminem spout off, though they lack the sameness of the Beasties and the brash, always off-color homophobic and inciting rhymes of the man from 8 Mile Road in Detroit," Sean Moeller of the Quad City Times wraps it all up. "The spiritual clay markings on his forehead are a visible sign that Fladlien won't approach his art in the same way that Ludacris does."

* www.straihtwikidcrew.com

contact: Jason Fladlien
phone: 563-571-2131

Viva! Vision Announces Five New Mobile TV Channels for Latino & Hispanic Communities

70 Million Have Access to Live World Cup Action, Hip Hop Artists, and More on Virtually Any Mobile Device

SANTA MONICA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 15, 2006--Viva! Vision(TM), the leading provider of branded and original mobile video programming to the Latino and Hispanic community worldwide, today announced the creation of five new mobile TV channels. The channels, based on the company's original and licensed content that includes ESPN World Cup action, are the latest in a series of rapid developments that bring Viva! Vision programming to Latin American and Hispanic markets.

"The Latin and Hispanic mobile markets are hot for video on their phones," said Frank Barbieri, President of Viva! Vision. "We believe we have the content our subscribers demand and our carrier partners want to deliver. We want to be available to every video handset with every carrier in the Americas, and the launch of five new channels, including World Cup coverage from partners like ESPN, is a tremendous boost toward achieving that goal."

Viva! Vision has grown to seven channels since January and is distributed through 12 mobile carriers in North and South America. The company, a pioneer in the mobile content industry, has continued to develop cutting-edge programming for this rapidly growing platform.

"Over 70 million people today can access Viva! Vision," said Curtis Hutten, Co-Chairman of Viva! Vision and Chairman of Equal Elements, Viva! Vision's largest investor. "We expect more than triple that number in the coming year."

New channels include:
WORLD CUP SOCCER - More than 600 million people in Latin America will watch the World Cup on televisions, PCs, and now on mobile phones with Viva! Vision. From June to early July, Viva! Vision subscribers can keep their fingers on the pulse of the world's biggest sporting campaign, anywhere, anytime, through World Cup coverage, including content from ESPN.
RITMO DEL BARRIO - Pulsing with the rhythm of the hottest urban Latino talent, Ritmo del Barrio offers interviews with the latest Reggaeton and Hip Hop artists including Daddy Yankee and Akwid, as well as music videos and concert clips from breaking artists.
ESTRELLA VISION - Get the latest news on the hottest stars through Estrella Vision. Eva Longoria, Daddy Yankee, Jay Hernandez, Jennifer Lopez - see them on the red carpet and at the hottest parties - only on Estrella Vision.
ASTROLANDIA - Will you be lucky in love? What's your fortune? Exclusively through Viva! Vision, Astrolandia offers daily horoscopes, fortunes and predictions. Whether you believe in it or not, you will definitely find Astrolandia to be seriously fun!
CHISTOMANIA - Need a laugh? Chistomania brings the world's funniest jokes and videos right to your handset. Channel content is updated daily to bring you the freshest laughs.

Customers can download Viva! Vision's software to any mobile phone directly from its web site at http://www.vivavision.com/carriers.html and begin streaming content for all seven of Viva! Vision's channels through Centennial Puerto Rico, IUSACELL Mexico, Movistar Argentina, Movistar Colombia, Movistar Ecuador, Movistar Guatemala, Movistar Peru, Movistar Venezuela, Telecomunicaciones Movilnet Venezuela, UNEFON Mexico, Verizon Domincan Republic, and Verizon Wireless Puerto Rico.
The new channels and latest content are available today to participating carrier subscribers at http://www.vivavision.com/carriers.html or by contacting their local carrier.

About Viva! Vision
Viva! Vision, the leading provider of live & on-demand video to wireless devices provides the hottest branded, original and user generated mobile video programming to the Latino community worldwide.
Headquartered in Santa Monica, Calif., Viva! Vision(TM) has been delivering multimedia solutions to mobile customers worldwide since 1999. Viva! provides fresh, original, and compelling content such as live sporting events, mobile dramas, music videos, comedy, and behind-the-scenes fare to mobile operators globally. With innovative interactive mobile applications for BREW, J2ME, WAP, and Smartphone-based devices, Viva! provides the broadest possible subscriber reach. With a history of innovation and an award-winning technology portfolio, the company has "on-deck" distribution with 14 carriers in North and South America and consumer reach of more than 70 million subscribers. Viva! Vision is a privately held company with offices in San Diego, Santa Monica, Miami and Mexico City.

Additionally, under the brand name INETCAM(TM), Viva! offers enterprise streaming products and services in conjunction with leading consumer electronic companies and mobile operators including Panasonic(TM), Toshiba(TM), Sony(TM), Qualcomm(TM), Verizon(TM), Movistar(TM), Telefonica(TM), and Telcel(TM). Its products have received numerous awards including the prestigious PC Magazine Editor's Choice.

About Equal Elements(TM)
Based in Santa Monica, California, and with offices in New York, Equal Elements' investments range from wireless technologies to entertainment to healthcare. Equal Elements' long-term vision, and value-added approach provides high growth potential companies with essential funding, contacts, and resources. For additional information or to submit business plans, please visit www.EqualElements.com or email info@EqualElements.com.

Contacts
Media:
Gravitas PR
Jurgen Kaiser Breton, + (57) 1 312 1744 Ext. 204
jkaiser@gravitas.net.co
or
Weber Shandwick Worldwide
Chris Elliott, + 425-452-5400
celliott@webershandwick.com
or
Sales Inquiries:
sales@vivavision.com
858-558-7200

Meet Hip Hop Filmmaker Tim Green This Saturday at The Hollywood Renaissance Hotel.

Hollywood, Ca - the public is invited to attend the Gaffers Art and Film Festival going on Saturday June 17th 2006 from 1 pm to 8 pm at the Hollywood Renaissance Hotel located at 1755 N. Highland Ave. The California Multi-Cultural Media Consortium puts on the event. CMMC is a not-for-profit organization ran by Loren Reed that provides specialized multi-media training and support for youth and the community and promotes multi-cultural understanding & harmony. Go to www.Gaffers.org  for more information. Also on hand at the festival will be feature film writer, producer and director Tim Greene of www.TimGreeneFilms.com  and The Ultimate Hip Hop Motion Picture Consortium. Tim will speak on how he completed 3 feature length films that are now distributed in 21 countries and on how anyone with a good idea can get it turned into a feature film. Tim has also completed a G-Rated Kid’s Hip Hop comedy film due out later this year as well as locked down distribution for the new Clifton Powell Feature film “The Golden Empire”.

     Tim’s award winning film “Ya Grandma’s A Gangsta will screen at the festival at 5pm. Log onto: http://www.gaffers.org/gaffers_festival_tour_2006.htm
                                 
     Tim will be in Los Angeles for the next 4 weeks on many speaking events. See you local listing for more information.

YO GOTTI RELEASES I GOT THEM WITH LIL WAYNE & BABY

New York, NY - Memphis newcomer Yo Gotti has hit the streets with his
sophomore TVT Records release Back 2 Da Basics. This 15-track LP, with
production by DJ Thoomp, Mannie Fresh, Carlos Brody and newcomers
Street
Tunes, was launched by the 8 Ball and Bun B-featured lead single
Gangsta
Party. I Got Them, the latest single with Lil Wayne and Baby, is a
base-thumping track with a flow that is sure to heat both the streets
and
the clubs. The album is a street-oriented effort that focuses on the
reality of hood life, all the while maintaining a clout strong enough
for
the club scene. My style of hip-hop is reality music, Gotti said.
When
I talk about reality music, Im going to talk about something I either
seen
or done or in reach of.

Being the #1 album sold in Memphis for the past two weeks, Yo Gotti has
come
a long way from the Ridgecrest Projects in North Memphis, and coming up
as a
young hustler has contributed to the art and authenticity of his music.
Gotti first started out by releasing his own underground tape entitled
Youngster on the Come Up and placed it on consignment at local mom &
pop
record stores as well as hustling the tapes from the trunk. Years
later he
inked a distribution deal with TVT Records and released the critically
acclaimed album Life. It sold about 40 or 50,000, with no promotions
or
video, Gotti said. I just want to make sure I do everything I got to
do
to make sure my career goes far. Showing my artists the game cause
thats
what Memphis lacks; the few ones who did know it, try to hide it from
everybody.

Working with a major label such as TVT has allowed Yo Gotti to improve
his
overall music. My style hasnt changed; its the quality of the music
and
production, Gotti explained. The more I learn, the more I go to
bigger
studios and work with bigger producers the more we learn how to make
the
sound bigger. Aside from shaping his sound Gotti also puts in work on
the
corporate aspect of the game, as he recently signed a production deal
with
Cash Money/Universal Records for his group Block Burnaz

Be on the lookout for Yo Gotti in your town.

Back 2 Da Basics is one of the many upcoming releases from TVT Records.
Upcoming releases for 2006 are: CRUNK ROCK, the new album from the King
of
Crunk Lil Jon, EL MARIEL the sophomore album from gold-selling emcee
Pitbull
and DA MUZICIANZ self-titled debut from a trio whose quest is to keep
people
dancing.

--
Joe Wiggins
Vice President, Urban Publicity and Video Promotions
TVT Records
23 East 4th Street
New York, NY 10003
212.979.6410 x290
212.979.6489
joe@tvtrecords.com

Jay-Z Responds to Comments From Champagne Brand Director

Hip-Hop Community To Boycott Cristal

NEW YORK, June 14 /PRNewswire. -- In response to comments made by Frederic Rouzaud, the managing director of Louis Roderer Cristal, Jay-Z and his upscale sports lounge, The 40/40 Club, have announced that they will no longer be serving Cristal Champagne and Jay-Z will further help lead the boycott against Cristal Champagne in the world of hip-hop.

Despite loyal patronage by Jay-Z, his clientele, and the entire hip-hop community, Rouzaud said in a special edition of The Economist magazine that the company observes its association with the rap world with "curiosity and serenity." Even though Jay and other rappers continually support the brand by including Cristal in their lyrics, as Jay did in his number 1 hit "Hard Knock Life," Rouzaud has labeled the name-checks as "unwelcome attention."

"It has come to my attention that the managing director of Cristal, Frederic Rouzaud views the 'hip-hop' culture as "unwelcome attention." I view his comments as racist and will no longer support any of his products through any of my various brands including The 40/40 Club nor in my personal life," said Jay-Z.

Just as Rouzaud stated, "I'm sure Dom Perignon or Krug would be delighted to have their business," Jay-Z and the 40/40 Club will now be serving only Krug and Dom Perignon to their customers seeking high end champagne products.

Jay-Z is available for interview on this topic. Please send all requests to Ron Berkowitz at 212-889-5755 and Ron@BerkCommunications.com

CONTACT:
Ron Berkowtiz
212-889-5755
Berk Communications

Source: 40/40 Club

CONTACT: Ron Berkowtiz of Berk Communications for 40/40 Club,
+1-212-889-5755

Universal Music Publishing Group Signs Platinum Hip-Hop Artist, Songwriter Chamillionaire to an Exclusive, Worldwide Co-Publishing Deal

LOS ANGELES, June 14 /PRNewswire/ -- Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG) announced today the signing of Platinum Hip-Hop Artist, Chamillionaire, to an exclusive, worldwide publishing deal.

Following his major-label debut The Sound Of Revenge released on Universal Records, Chamillionaire is poised to take his place among Houston's current hip-hop elite, while the single "Ridin'" produced by Happy P and featuring Krayzie Bone is residing for the second week at No.1 on the Billboard Hot 100, Top 10 on Billboard Hot 100 R&B/Hip-Hop Singles, and Top 10 on Hot Rap Tracks.

The name "Chamillionaire" represents the unique style that defines the talented urban artist, and his ability to change and adapt on the fly, forcing people to respect the true breadth of his talent. And just as this MC moniker exemplifies, Chamillionaire is anything but predictable and most certainly versatile.

The Sound Of Revenge, was the breakthrough story of the holiday season, debuting No. 10 on the Billboard 200 Albums chart. The Sound Of Revenge is the highest debut week of a new Universal album since 2003.

Chamillionaire's emergence as the hottest new hip-hop artist to explode nationwide was further confirmed by a burst of accolades and activity surrounding the coveted release. A chorus of nationally syndicated tomes such as Rolling Stone are raving about the debut disc -- "the next superstar in Houston," "hip-hop takeover," says the celebrated magazine, and USA Today proclaims: "Chamillionaire proves he's ready for the big time with The Sound Of Revenge."

Managed by Charles Chavez, Chamillionaire joins UMPG's successful R&B/Hip-Hop roster, which includes 50 Cent, G-Unit, Ciara, Chris Brown, Mariah Carey, Ice Cube, Ludacris, Amerie, Ashanti, Mary J. Blige, Printz Board, amongst others.

About Universal Music Publishing Group

With 47 offices in 41 countries worldwide, Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG) is part of the Universal Music Group and one of the industry's largest global music publishing operations. Owning or administering more than 1 million copyrights, UMPG's writers and catalogs include: U2, Elton John, 50 Cent, Mariah Carey, Ciara, Dave Grohl, Prince, Diana Krall, Ludacris, Godsmack, Ice Cube, Vanessa Carlton, Mary J. Blige, The Corrs, Eve, Musiq, Jill Scott, Brian McKnight, No Doubt, Blink-182, 3 Doors Down, Beastie Boys, Anastacia, Fatboy Slim, DMX, Gloria and Emilio Estefan, Paul Simon, the catalog of Henry Mancini, among many others. For more information, visit: www.umusicpub.com.

Source: Universal Music Publishing Group

CONTACT: Heather Brown, Senior Dir. of Marketing and Communications
of Universal Music Publishing Group, +1-310-235-4870,
heather.brown@umusic.com

Web site: http://www.umusicpub.com/

HipHopPrenuer Tim Greene gives filmmaking workshop on how to be a millionaire filmmaker in 3 years or less this Thursday!!

The public is invited to attend the filmmaker’s workshop (workshop #A-13) to be held this Thursday in Atlanta at the Frasernet Power Networking Conference. Tim’s panel will be held from 1:30 to 3pm at the Atlanta Hyatt Hotel.

For more info go to: www.frasernet.com

Tim Greene will be back in Los Angeles for speaking engagements for the rest of June and July 2006. Check your local event listings for more details.

Tim Greene has had standing room only film seminars at The Los Angeles Convention Center, The Philadelphia Convention Center, The Directors Guild Of America Building; FIND (IFP-Diversity Committee) Beverly Hills, London England, Atlanta, Detroit, Washington, Baltimore, Ohio and New York City. Tim’s comedy films are in 21 Countries in Spanish, English and French and his new kid’s comedy feature will be out later this year.

WWW.TIMGREENEFILMS.COM

AT&T Blue Room Brings Fans Exclusive Front-Row Access to Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival

Company Also Announces Search for an Official Field Blogger for the 2006 Austin City Limits Music Festival

SAN ANTONIO, June 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Gas prices nixing travel plans to Tennessee? Didn't get your ticket in time? Well, AT&T has your Bonnaroo ticket. The company will deliver up-close and personal access to the 2006 Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival to feverish fans nationwide online.

The AT&T Blue Room ( http://blueroom.att.com/ ) is AT&T's groundbreaking online portal featuring exclusive musical content, in-studio interviews, live performances and unedited commentary of chart-topping artists. This year, in recognition of its first anniversary, the site will renew its commitment to becoming the online destination for exclusive webcasts of this year's hottest shows, giving fans who can't be there the opportunity to see memorable performances in real time and at no charge. The 2006 season kicked off with a successful webcast of the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, which drew hundreds of thousands of unique visitors over the two-day event.

This weekend, June 16-18, the AT&T Blue Room will feature exclusive performances from some of the more than 85 bands taking part in this year's Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival in Manchester, Tenn. To date, artists scheduled to be featured on the Blue Room include Damian Marley, Bright Eyes, Neville Brothers, Steel Pulse, Moe, Gomez, Les Claypool, Nickel Creek, My Morning Jacket, Andrew Bird, Dungen, Deadboy & Elephantman, and The Codetalkers featuring Col. Bruce Hampton. Webcasts will run from 12:30 p.m. to midnight each day. Following the event, much of the content will be archived on the Blue Room ( http://blueroom.att.com/ ) allowing fans to relive the festival experience. Additionally, fans can log on and listen to Blue Room radio, a 24-hour streaming station featuring interviews and performances with past and present Bonnaroo artists.

The Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival is a three-day multistage camping festival held on a beautiful 700-acre farm in Manchester, Tenn., each June. The festival brings together the best live performers in rock and roll, along with dozen of artists in complementary styles, such as jazz, American, hip-hop, world, funk and electronica. A full list of acts and additional festival details are available at http://www.bonnaroo.com/ .

"AT&T Blue Room will offer music fans from around the country and across the globe an impressive slate of performances from this year's Bonnaroo event," said Scott Helbing, chief marketing officer of AT&T Consumer. "Not only are we delivering exclusive content that speaks to consumers' passions, we also have the opportunity to introduce AT&T products and services to a whole new generation of customers."

AT&T Blue Room is part of a strategic initiative to link the AT&T brand to premier communications and entertainment experiences, as well as to fuel sales and demonstrate how key products and services such as AT&T Yahoo!(R) High Speed Internet and AT&T -- DISH Network Satellite TV can meet the increasing consumer demands for value, choice and convenience. To experience the AT&T Blue Room, visit http://blueroom.att.com/ .

AT&T also announced a new contest designed to find the Official Field Blogger for this year's Austin City Limits Music Festival through its Project D.U site. Interested bloggers and writers are encouraged to submit a 400-word blog entry describing a recent experience at a music event. Qualified entries will be judged by well-known bloggers, such as Scenestars, Stereogum, Largehearted Boy and Chromewaves. One grand-prize winner will receive an ACL Music Festival Press Pass, a three-day pass for a guest, plus airfare and hotel for two. Four first-prize-winners will receive two three-day passes each. AT&T Blue Room will also host the exclusive webcast of the three-day event live from Austin, Texas. For more information and official contest rules, visit http://www.projectdu.com/ .

About AT&T

AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) is one of the world's largest telecommunications holding companies and is the largest in the United States. Operating globally under the AT&T brand, AT&T companies are recognized as the leading worldwide providers of IP-based communications services to business and as leading U.S. providers of high speed DSL Internet, local and long distance voice, and directory publishing and advertising services. AT&T Inc. holds a 60 percent ownership interest in Cingular Wireless, which is the No. 1 U.S. wireless services provider with 55.8 million wireless customers. Additional information about AT&T Inc. and AT&T products and services is available at http://www.att.com/ .

Subsidiaries and affiliates of AT&T Inc. provide products and services under the AT&T brand.

Source: AT&T Inc.

CONTACT: Tiffany Nels of AT&T Inc., +1-512-963-6357, tnels@attnews.us

Web site: http://blueroom.att.com/
http://www.bonnaroo.com/
http://www.projectdu.com/
http://www.att.com/

The Bandwidth Music & Technology Conference & Shindig Blasts Off!

Technology, Music, Fascinating Speakers, Interesting Subjects, Cocktails, Shindigging - Who Could Ask for More?

SAN FRANCISCO, June 13 /PRNewswire/ -- Put a bunch of technology executives, music industry bigwigs, and journalists in a room, add a few microphones, introduce timely topics on the evolution and nexus of music and technology, throw in cocktail hours and a Shindig and what do you end up with? The Bandwidth Conference.

The Bandwidth Conference will take place August 18 & 19, 2006 in San Francisco, and is geared at music and technology professionals and explores the evolving musical experience. Topics focus on marketing, fan behavior, trends and future forecasts, and an examination of the ways people discover, purchase, interact with, and are exposed to music. Panels include "High-Speed Fan," a discussion on future trends in the fan experience, "Out Of Control," controlling artist exposure and retaining rights in a time of technological plentitude, and the lively conference finale, the "Crystal Ball" panel, where brilliant minds from various segments of the industry forecast what's ahead.

The roster of speakers includes Tim Westergren, Founder, Pandora; Kevin Arnold, CEO, IODA; Andrew Smith, Publisher, XLR8R; Jay Frank, Programming and Label Relations, Yahoo! Music; Jennifer Ferro, Asst. General Manager, KCRW; Andrew Jervis, A&R/Vice President, Ubiquity Records; Andy Gadiel, Founder & CEO, Jambase and dozens of others. For a current list of all speakers, see www.bandwidthconference.com/schedule.html

A companion event, The Bandwidth Shindig, will be held the same week, and will offer the general public an opportunity to explore music and technology through live events and an Expo on August 19. The Expo will feature exhibits from companies on the cutting edge of music and technology, and panels geared at musicians and music lovers. "The Shindig is a chance for people to see new technologies in action," says Toby Suckow, one of the organizers of the event. The Bandwidth Shindig is open to the public with free or varying admissions.

The deadline for the early registration rate of $145 is July 15 and is available on the website at www.bandwidthconference.com.

About Bandwidth Conference & Shindig: A crew of music industry folks who has seen the industry change and continue to be excited about the future.

Source: Bandwidth Conference & Shindig

CONTACT: Ashli Lewis, co-organizer of Bandwidth Conference & Shindig,
+1-415-823-4540, or ashli@bandwidthconference.com

Web site: http://www.bandwidthconference.com/
http://www.abuzzproductions.com/

DC Area Record Label Alive or Lifeless Releases Debut Album "A.L.I RISE!"

Alive or Lifeless LLC is an independent Rap music oriented company located in the Washington D.C. metropolitan area. Their debut CD entitled "A.L.I RISE" is due to release in June 2006.

Temple Hills, MD (PRWEB) June 14, 2006 -- A.L.I RISE, the long awaited debut release from Alive or Lifeless Records & Production is set to slam the city streets in June. The release is filled with grimy, cutting edge in-house production and fluidly sharp lyrics bred by both talent and the city streets , letting loose a sound that blends the South with that of the East Coast.

The album's debut single, the sharp-tongued company anthem turned title track "A.L.I RISE" is a good example of what to expect from the album. From there, you can get a taste of each artist aligned with the label as they take turns riding venomous tracks such as the club hopper/street banger "Who Am I" by Phoenix or the bumping “gangsta” tale “They Luv It" by Chase. In total, the album contains 18 tracks of musical explosion chosen by the label specifically to not only showcase the labels immense talent but also to further document the music scene in the area.

The companies Co CEO, CeneStarr definitely believes his company is on the right track. "We've prepared long and hard for this and poured a lot of energy into releasing a quality initial product", he says. "Nothing is more important than a great first impression, especially for a record label. We know a lot of fans of not only Rap, but all kinds of music will love it when they hear it."

Alive or Lifeless LLC is an independent Rap music oriented company located in the Washington D.C. metropolitan area. This press release is in regards to their debut CD entitled "A.L.I RISE" due to release in June 2006 in select area stores. The CD will also be available on the company website.

For more information visit http://www.aliveorlifeless.com

R Collins
ALIVE OR LIFELESS LLC
http://www.aliveorlifeless.com/
3013463554

Southern Hip-Hop Superstars Field Mob Return to the Scene With Forthcoming Album Titled, 'Light Poles and Pine Trees'

Scheduled to Hit the Streets Next Week on June 20th

The Pioneers of the Country Boy Movement's Third LP To Be Released Through DTP/Geffen

NEW YORK, June 13 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern Hip-Hop Superstars, Field Mob get set to make their highly anticipated return to the scene with the release of their new album "Light Poles and Pine Trees," which will hit shelves next week. After one too many bad deals and botched promotions for their previous efforts, Smoke (Darion Crawford) and Shawn Jay (Shawn Johnson) are finally getting the look that they deserve at their new home, Disturbing The Peace/Geffen. Following the successful release of their hit single, "Georgia" featuring Ludacris and Jamie Foxx off of the "Ludacris Presents Disturbing Tha Peace" compilation, the Albany, Georgia rap duo's third album will feature 14-tracks of sure-fire hits and all-star collaborations which will be released nationwide on June 20th.

Featuring guest appearances by music's top stars and producers, which include Ciara, Ludacris, Bobby Valentino and Jazze Pha, Field Mob looks to cement their much deserved place as hip-hop royalty through their ability to paint vivid pictures powered by their colorful, down home perspective, making them stand out for years amongst hip hop junkies. Currently on the heals of success with their new album's first official single "So What," featuring Grammy Award Winning songstress, Ciara which was produced by Jazzy Pha, Field Mob has recently inked a tremendous promotional deal with Apple iTunes. For a limited time, with every purchase of the hit single, "So What," consumers are given an exclusive Field Mob mix tape, which showcases 3 songs from "Light Poles and Pine Trees." With an overwhelming amount of online and radio support by fans, heavy airplay by video networks, in addition to the group's ability to maintain a top 3 position on AOL Radio, Field Mob is looking to redirect the Southern spotlight their way. Having paid just as many dues and shown just as much heart as other Southern rap stars, Smoke and Shawn J reaffirm their status as pioneers of the "Country Boy Movement" with the release of "Light Poles and Pine Trees."

"I feel like we're the most posturpedic group in the industry right now," declares Shawn Jay. "Meaning, we're the most slept-on artists. Other artists know that if we finally get a little bit of light, it's over."

This time, Field Mob cannot be denied. With the release of their highly anticipated third album, it's finally Smoke and Shawn J's time to shine. For more information on Field Mob, visit www.fieldmob.com or www.myspace.com/field mob.

Source: Geffen Records

CONTACT: Tracy Nguyen, +1-212-999-5585, ext. 212, tnguyen@5wpr.com, or
Marc Rashad Jones, +1-212-999-5585 ext. 249, mjones@5wpr.com, both of 5W
Public Relations, for Field Mob

Web site: http://www.myspace.com/field mob

Web site: http://www.fieldmob.com/

Universal Pictures and LiveDigital Announce the Winner of 'The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift' Online Showoff Event

As Car Culture 'Peels Out' Online, LiveDigital Community Votes Vergel's Toyota Celica The Most 'Tricked Out' Ride

LOS ANGELES, June 13 /PRNewswire/ -- After dozens of videos and thousands of votes in "The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift" Online Showoff, the smoke has cleared at LiveDigital and one tuner has risen above the rest. Vergel Oriel's tricked out 2002 Toyota Celica sped away with hundreds of votes from the online car community to win a cool $1,000 and a private screening of Universal Pictures' upcoming summer high-octane action film "The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift," in theaters June 16, 2006.

"It's an amazing feeling to get this kind of positive feedback and recognition from people across the country, with my video getting more than 10,000 hits. I've put so much time and effort into making my car the fastest and the hottest," said Vergel. My favorite parts of the car are my 19" racing wheels and the interior, done up with a fiberglass two-tone and Bride seats with Takata harnesses. I can't wait to get my hands on that grand and have a private screening in my hometown with 100 of my friends. Thanks LiveDigital - - see you on the streets."

Hosted by RJ DeVera, of MTV's "Trick It Out" and longtime import car model Kaila Yu, the event attracted the attention of import car owners and underground racers the world over. Powered by LiveDigital's powerful multimedia platform, tuners and automotive experts were given the opportunity to broadcast their rides to the world.

"It was absolutely remarkable to witness car owners and customizers worldwide participate in this event, upload their videos and get involved in a big way," said LiveDigital CEO Lawrence Ng. "We have given car culture an online home and appealed to a unique community that has a distinct interest in the release of 'The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift.'"

"We're pleased with the response that the Online Showoff generated with LiveDigital's audience and congratulate Vergel on his victory," commented Doug Neil, Senior Vice President, Digital Marketing, Universal Pictures.

The third installment in "The Fast and the Furious" series takes viewers to the streets of Tokyo and the colorful underground world of drift racing. The trailer and film profile can be viewed at http://fftd.livedigital.com/. Fans of "The Fast and the Furious" franchise can still log on to LiveDigital to take a look at all the cars that were entered into "The Fast and the Furious" Online Showoff at http://livedigital.com/events/onlineshowoff.

About "The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift"

From the producer of the worldwide blockbuster hits "The Fast and the Furious" and its sequel, "2 Fast 2 Furious," comes the latest installment of the adrenaline-inducing series built on speed -- "The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift." Set in the sexy and colorful underground world of Japanese drift racing, the newest and fastest customized rides go head-to-head on some of the most perilous courses in the world.

Sean Boswell (Lucas Black) is an outsider who attempts to define himself as a hot-headed, underdog street racer. Although racing provides a temporary escape from an unhappy home and the superficial world around him, it has also made Sean unpopular with the local authorities. To avoid jail time, Sean is sent to live with his gruff, estranged father, a career military-man stationed in Tokyo.

Now officially a "gaijin" (outsider), Sean feels even more shut out in a land of foreign customs and codes of honor. But it doesn't take long for him to find some action when a fellow American buddy, Twinkie (Bow Wow), introduces him to the underground world of drift racing. Sean's simple drag racing gets replaced by a rubber-burning, automotive art form -- with an exhilarating balance of speeding and gliding through a heart-stopping course of hairpin turns and switchbacks.

On his first time out drifting, Sean unknowingly takes on D.K., the "Drift King" (Brian Tee), a local champ with ties to the Japanese crime machine Yakuza. Sean's loss comes at a high price tag when he's forced to work off the debt under the thumb of ex-pat, Han (Sung Kang). Han soon welcomes Sean into this family of misfits and introduces him to the real principles of drifting. But when Sean falls for D.K.'s girlfriend, Neela (newcomer Nathalie Kelley), an explosive series of events is set into motion, climaxing with an ultimate high stakes face off.

"The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift" is directed by Justin Lin ("Better Luck Tomorrow," "Annapolis") and written by Chris Morgan ("Cellular"). The film is produced by Neal H. Moritz ("xXx," "S.W.A.T.") and executive produced by Clayton Townsend ("The Skeleton Key," "The 40-Year-Old Virgin"). www.thefastandthefurious.com

About LiveDigital

LiveDigital's comprehensive multimedia platform, tightly integrated set of publishing, communication and networking features support and enable the social web like never before. Users can engage, create, and share their personalized content online in a multitude of ways for a more meaningful experience. For more information, visit http://www.livedigital.com/.

About Oversee.net

Oversee.net is a technology-driven media company. Headquartered in Los Angeles, the Company has over 150 employees and offices in Northern California and New York. The Company has been growing profitably since inception. To learn more, visit http://www.oversee.net/.

About Universal Pictures

NBC Universal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies in the development, production, and marketing of entertainment, news and information to a global audience. Formed in May 2004 through the combining of NBC and Vivendi, NBC Universal owns and operates a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group and world-renowned theme parks. NBC Universal is 80% owned by General Electric and 20% owned by Vivendi.

Source: LiveDigital

CONTACT: Will Ostedt, wostedt@ppmgcorp.com, or Landon Cowan,
lcowan@ppmgcorp.com, both of The Pollack PR Marketing Group, +1-310-556-4443,
for LiveDigital

Web site: http://www.livedigital.com/
http://www.oversee.net/
http://www.thefastandthefurious.com/
http://fftd.livedigital.com/
http://livedigital.com/events/onlineshowoff

Faces In The Crowd Showcase Tonite Tues June 13th @ Temple F/ Joell

All Is One Entertainment is getting people seen, heard and signed!!!!
Come be a part of History!!!

Tuesday June 13th, we are shutting down the streets for the Faces In
The Crowd Showcase @ Temple
(240 west 52nd St between Bdwy and 8th avenue)
Doors @ 830, Show @ 930, Networking after the show till they kick us
out!!

Hosted by J Hatch aka Mogul Status, and music by Bedtyme357 (Official
DJ for Remy Ma)

20 of the hottest tri states hottest Hip Hop and R&B acts compete in
front of a packed club of up and coming executives, an incredible
industry Judge panel and surprise guests for a prize package that will
enhance there overall awareness in the music industry!!

Also performing live....Virgin Records Artist Sha Stimuli and one of
today's rising stars (with a surprise announcement), Joell Ortiz!!!

And we dont just claim to bring industry people out and get artists
signed...we just do it!!! Check it out!!

All Is One Entertainment is proud to announce that we have had 4
artists who have been signed to major label deals while being scouted
off of this showcase series.....Chrisette Michele to Island Def Jam
(www.chrisettemichele.com), Lil Peedi to Atlantic Records and Lil Rok
Playaz to Kedar/ Universal!!! And we just found out this week that one
of our youngest performers , LANZ, a 17 year old female rapper just
signed a MAJOR deal with Interscope , all through contacts she made at
one of our shows she performed at last year!!!

This event is sponsored by SRC/ Universal, Makaveli Branded Clothing,
VIBE Magazine, Ricco Tizio, Mad Ciphas TV, Marca De Beatz, Ram
Productions, IB Concept Magazine, iStandard, Inasirkl Music Group, Next
Up Radio, Singersroom.com, Rappersroom.com, Hate Money Radio, Hatch DVD
Magazine, J Records, and Future History LLC

This showcase is coordinated by the entire All Is One Family- Chalant,
Reality and J Hatch

A&R's, DJ's, Producers, Media outlets (DVD mags, hardcopy mags, Online
mags) are always free w/ credentials!!
For industry, press or sponsorship info email
jhatch@nextel.blackberry.net

We are having our next audition June 17th, contact
Chalant@tmo.blackberry.net

For sponsorship Opportunities contact Jamaal Meeks at
futurehistoryllc@gmail.com

You can also check more info out at
www.myspace.com/all_is_one_entertainment or
www.FacesInTheCrowdShowcase.com (coming soon)

Crunch Fitness Taps Scratch Access for Music Programming

NEW YORK, June 13 /PRNewswire/ -- Crunch Fitness has contracted Scratch Access, a full service music and lifestyle consulting group, to provide a groundbreaking music programming service for its 30 locations nationwide.

Each month, Scratch Access provides Crunch Fitness, a national chain of health clubs, with a package of customized mixes created from top club DJ talent across the country. The music features high energy DJ sets designed specifically for Crunch's in-gym experience. Scratch's mixed music includes a wide variety of music genres including rock, hip hop, house, 80s, and more.

"Crunch is known for fusing entertainment and fitness to create an environment where working out is fun," said Rebecca Rothman, director of marketing for Crunch Fitness. "Scratch Access is the ideal partner for customizing music programming to enhance the gym experience for our members."

Crunch Fitness' relationship with Scratch began when it hired Scratch to book club DJ talent in its gyms during peak hours. Crunch found that its guests loved the enhanced entertainment in the gym atmosphere. It was cost prohibitive, however, to book DJs everyday in each location. With this in mind, Scratch created a monthly music service to give Crunch high energy music programming under a cost effective platform. Now all Crunch Fitness locations feature music programmed and mixed by top club DJ talent every hour of the day.

For more information on what Scratch Access can do for you, contact Michael Cannady, Director of Business Development at Scratch Access, at mcannady@scratch.com.

About Crunch:

Crunch Fitness (www.crunch.com) is a bold and vibrant expression of fitness, fashion, music, entertainment and style. Based in New York City, Crunch operates 30 locations in New York, Boston, Atlanta, Miami, Chicago, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Washington DC. Crunch has a philosophy of "no judgements" and an environment that warmly welcomes people from all walks of life, regardless of shape, size, sex or ability. Renowned for fusing fitness and entertainment, Crunch continually changes the way the world looks at exercise, creating programs like the Firefighter Workout, Cardio Striptease and Cycle Karaoke. The Crunch brand also incorporates original apparel and accessories for men and women, Crunch Magazine, chart-topping exercise videos, music compilation CDs and a lifestyle book series.

About Scratch Access:

Scratch Access (www.ScratchAccess.com) is a full service music and lifestyle consulting group offering services and products grown out of its urban, music, and lifestyle expertise. Scratch helps brands unlock the power of music by creating and executing innovative marketing programs. Created based on the success of Scratch DJ Academy (www.scratch.com), Scratch Access has a talent network of over 400 professional and celebrity club DJs. Scratch's services include ideation, consulting, music programming, talent booking, and event management. To date, Scratch Access has executed unique programs for ESPN, Truth, Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines, Bloomingdale's, Pepsi and more.

Source: Scratch Access

CONTACT: Jed Wallace, Publicist, +1-310-234-3200, jwallace@mphpr.com,
for Scratch Access

Web site: http://www.crunch.com/

Web site: http://www.scratch.com/

Web site: http://www.scratchaccess.com/

Oasys Mobile Partners with Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival to Create Bonnaroo Mobile

Oasys Mobile Named First-Ever Exclusive Provider of Mobile Services for Annual Festival

RALEIGH, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 13, 2006--Oasys Mobile, Inc. (OTCBB: OYSM), a leading provider of premium mobile media content, products and services, today announced that it is the exclusive provider of mobile services for the Bonnaroo Arts and Music Festival to be held in Manchester, Tenn. from June 16 - 18, 2006. At the festival, Oasys Mobile will offer an array of mobile services ranging from free text message alerts and information, exclusive Bonnaroo mobile content, a cell phone charging station and a real-time public photo blog.

Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival is a four-day, multi-stage camping festival that brings together some of the best performers in rock and roll, along with dozens of artists in complementary styles such as jazz, Americana, hip-hop and electronica. Dubbed by Rolling Stone as "one of the 50 moments to change the history of Rock and Roll," Bonnaroo attracts over 90,000 people per day and has sold out for the fourth time in the last five years. Bonnaroo has partnered with Oasys Mobile to power Bonnaroo Mobile, an extensive SMS program that offers attendees access to weather updates, schedule information and vendor locations all via text messages.

"At Bonnaroo, attendees have access to around-the-clock entertainment from more than 85 performers, an on-site cinema and comedy club, and a classic arcade. With so much constant activity, it's important for attendees to easily find the information they need, whether it's the stage where their favorite performer is playing or the latest weather update," said Chad Issaq, head of corporate partnerships for Superfly Productions, co-producers of the Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival, with AC Entertainment. "By partnering with Oasys Mobile, we are not only able to get attendees the information they want and need, but also do so in media they are most familiar with--mobile phones. Oasys Mobile will help attendees get the most out of the Festival and share their experiences with music lovers worldwide."

At the Festival, Oasys Mobile will offer a variety of services, exclusive offers and events:

-- Bonnaroo Ringtones and Locker: Festival goers will have access to a free online Bonnaroo locker at www.OasysMobile.com/broo, where they get a free artist ringtone and Bonnaroo wallpaper, and store it safely in their online locker. The available mobile wallpaper images come from the winning logos from the Bonnaroo Logo Design Contest. To enjoy the free Bonnaroo ringtone and wallpaper, simply text br free with your preferred nickname and your age to 34000. For example, if an attendee's preferred nickname is 'lizzygirl' and her age is 21, she would text Br free lizzygirl 21 to 34000. Oasys Mobile will text back a password to access the free locker with the content on oasysmobile.com.

-- Bonnaroo Mobile Text Messaging Service: Each day of the festival, attendees can receive text messages with event schedules, artists' appearances, weather alerts and daily event information. Attendees can also get specific Festival information by texting keywords to Oasys Mobile's short message code (34000). For example, if an attendee texts "br weather sat" to 34000, he would receive a text message with the latest weather updates for Saturday.

-- Oasys Mobile Photo Blog at Bonnaroo Contest: Attendees are invited to send pictures of the event from their mobile phones to the Oasys Mobile Photo Blog. All photos from the Photo Blog will appear on the dedicated Bonnaroo Blog page at OasysMobile.com/broo, where attendees can win free ringtones for their Oasys Mobile lockers, plus a pair of VIP tickets will be awarded to one lucky winner. Also, in the Oasys Mobile tent, attendees can receive a keepsake printed copy of the photos they've posted to the mobile blog.

-- Oasys Mobile Tent, including Phone Charging Station: Oasys Mobile will set up headquarters in the middle of Bonnaroo's main festival area, Centeroo, complete with a mobile phone charging station for attendees to recharge their cell phone batteries. Visitors to the Oasys Mobile tent can also view photos entered in the Oasys Mobile Photo Blog at Bonnaroo Contest and browse OasysMobile.com from computer stations in the tent.

"Bonnaroo offers music lovers of all ages a chance to come together and share experiences and music in a community environment," said Gary Ban, CEO of Oasys Mobile, Inc. "This opportunity allows this enormous community of passionate music fans to join the Oasys Mobile Photo Blog and mobile community and share their experiences at Bonnaroo with each other and friends back at home."

At OasysMobile.com, consumers can buy, own and keep today's most popular mobile content - such as games like UNO(R) Challenge, ringtones, wallpaper and more - and store them in a secure online "locker." The online locker gives consumers a safe place to store and retrieve their mobile content should they upgrade, lose or break their handsets. The locker also lets young consumers create a home base to share their mobile experiences with friends and family through OMobb, Oasys Mobile's mobile community.
For more information on Bonnaroo Mobile, the Oasys Mobile Photo Blog Contest or any other mobile services being offer by Oasys Mobile at the Bonnaroo Arts and Music Festival, please visit www.oasysmobile.com/broo. At the event, attendees can stop by the Oasys Mobile tent located in the Centeroo area of the Festival.

About Oasys Mobile, Inc.
Oasys Mobile, Inc. is a leading provider of premium mobile media content, products and services distributed through OasysMobile.com and top-tier wireless carriers in the U.S. and abroad. Oasys Mobile is uniquely positioned to give consumers the ability to manage their mobile lifestyle by delivering a breadth of offerings including OasysMobile.com, a leading-edge mobile lifestyle portal that is changing the way teens and young adults buy, own and keep their mobile content. Oasys Mobile also develops, publishes and distributes more than 30 branded mobile applications in all major categories, from personalization and games to messaging and entertainment. The Oasys Mobile white-label services give carriers and content companies access to an exciting new venue which will extend their mobile offerings off-deck and reach new customers.

About Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival
Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival is a four-day, multi-stage camping festival held on a beautiful 700-acre farm in Manchester, Tennessee every June. Bonnaroo brings together some of the best performers in rock and roll, along with dozens of artists in complementary styles such as jazz, Americana, hip-hop, electronica, and just about any contemporary music you can think of. In addition to dozens of epic performances, the festival's 100-acre entertainment village buzzes around the clock with attractions and activities including a classic arcade, on-site cinema, silent disco, comedy club, theater performers, a beer festival, and a music technology village. For its peaceful vibe, near-flawless logistics, and unrivaled entertainment options, Rolling Stone magazine named this revolutionary entertainment experience one of the 50 moments that changed the history of rock and roll. For more information, visit www.bonnaroo.com/2006.

This press release contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties concerning Oasys Mobile's business, products and financial results. Actual results may differ materially from the results predicted. More information about potential risk factors that could affect our business, products and financial results is included in Oasys Mobile's annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2005, and in reports subsequently filed by Oasys Mobile with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"). All documents are available through the SEC's Electronic Data Gathering Analysis and Retrieval system (EDGAR) at www.sec.gov or from Oasys Mobile's website at www.oasysmobileinc.com. Oasys Mobile hereby disclaims any obligation to publicly update the information provided above, including forward-looking statements, to reflect subsequent events or circumstances.

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Contacts
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Dawn Sullivan or Lisa Astor, 781-684-0770
oasys@schwartz-pr.com

"Just for Kicks." A Documentary about Sneakers, Hip-Hop and the Corporate Game Heads to DVD

The First Documentary of Its Kind, "Just for Kicks." Offers an Insider's History of Hip-Hop's Most Treasured Fashion Item

CHATSWORTH, Calif. & NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 12, 2006--Image Entertainment, Inc. (Nasdaq:DISK), a leading independent licensee, producer and distributor of home entertainment programming in North America, and CAID Productions, an independent Brooklyn-based production company, today announced the DVD world premiere of "Just For Kicks." Based on an original idea from Come Chantrel, "Just For Kicks." is the first documentary to reveal the cultural influences behind the nation's sneaker obsession. With a perspective from the ground up, Hip-Hop superstars, athletes, brand gurus and compulsive collectors share their opinions on why athletic footwear has left the sports arena to become the most important fashion accessory of the last 30 years.

Diverse media and audiences have lauded this award-winning documentary for its colorful insider's view of the sneaker phenomenon, and its original analysis of the incestuous relationship that sneaker brands maintain with Hip-Hop and urban culture. Although initially created as a straight-to-DVD project, Executive Producer Thierry Daher has secured global distribution through Canal+ and Studio Canal in Europe, SpikeTV in North America, MTV in Latin America, Presidio in Japan and Yes TV in Israel. Image Entertainment distributes the DVD in North America, and sub-licensee Warner Music distributes the DVD in Australia and New Zealand. The film aired on Spike TV in its 64 minute TV version in March of 2006. Previously, the film premiered last year at the Tribeca Film Festival and has since screened in over 35 cities on 5 continents, including over a dozen of the most prestigious film festivals worldwide. Most recently, "Just For Kicks." was named Winner- Best Documentary Award by the 2006 New Jersey International Film Festival.

"Just For Kicks." is a 100% independent production. The movie is executive producers Thierry Daher and Come Chantrel's first experience in the film industry. Daher, a compulsive entrepreneur with an impressive track record in international marketing and technology deals, ensured financing and global distribution. Chantrel, also co-writer of the film, created the editorial line and leveraged production contacts with top Hip-Hop players. Having worked in the music, fashion and entertainment industries for over 15 years, he has an unparalleled track record for breaking ground in lifestyle, viral and street marketing. Co-director and cinematographer Lisa Leone began her career as a photographer, shooting celebrities such as Moby, Lauryn Hill, and Spike Lee. As a cinematographer, Leone has shot a number of independent films and served as Second Unit Director for Stanley Kubrick's "Eyes Wide Shut." Writer and co-director Thibaut de Longeville is best known for producing the acclaimed documentary "Battlegrounds Paris," a film about Nike's annual one-on-one playground basketball tournament in Paris. In 1995 he founded 360, the Paris-based communications that produces creative content for music, sports, and entertainment brands including Nike, Virgin Records, Sony, Universal, and MTV.

"Just For Kicks." DVD Special Bonus Features include over two hours of exclusive footage featuring DJ/Author/Sneaker collector Bobbito Garcia, former Knicks player and style master Walt "Clyde" Frazier, Nike Air Jordan Designer Tinker Hatfield, Hip-Hop and fashion mogul Russell Simmons, recording artist Rev. Run and much more.

"Just for Kicks." Synopsis
Since B-Boys first propelled them out of the New York City playgrounds in the 70's, sneakers have morphed from a tool for athletic performance to Hip-Hop's cornerstone symbol of cool and an object of obsession for sneakers collectors worldwide. Analyzing this global pop culture phenomenon, "Just For Kicks." is the first film of its kind to present the underlying culture and personalities that fueled this fashion revolution and its $30 billion global market. Far from a formal history of the sneaker industry, "Just For Kicks." offers a fun and colorful insider's history of Hip-Hop's most treasured fashion item, revealing behind-the-scenes stories with exclusive testimonies, never-before-seen footage, and the charismatic personalities that have come to influence pop culture.

Title: Just For Kicks.
Format: Full Screen
SRP: $19.99
DVD Release Date: June 6, 2006
Running Time: 81 minutes
ID #: KIC2988DVD
UPC #: 141381298826
Rating: Not Rated
Main Genre: Urban

For more information about the "Just For Kicks." DVD, go to
www.justforkicksmovie.com.
For images to accompany your story, click on one of the link below:
http://www.caidproductions.com/download/JFK-DVD_Artwork.zip
http://www.caidproductions.com/download/JFK-Pics-hi-res.zip

About Image Entertainment:
Image Entertainment, Inc. is a leading independent licensee, producer and distributor of home entertainment programming in North America, with over 3,000 exclusive DVD titles and approximately 200 exclusive CD titles in domestic release and approximately 300 programs internationally via sublicense agreements. For many of its titles, the Company has exclusive audio and broadcast rights and, through its subsidiary Egami Media, Inc., has digital download rights to more than 1,600 video programs and over 170 audio programs containing more than 2,500 tracks. The Company is headquartered in Chatsworth, California, and has a domestic distribution facility in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Company's subsidiary Image Entertainment (UK) maintains a content acquisition office in London, England. For more information about Image Entertainment, Inc., please go to www.image-entertainment.com.

About CAID Productions:
CAID Productions is a Brooklyn-based independent film Production Company dedicated to producing documentary films and events related to urban and pop culture. The Company ensures financing and global distribution of its independent projects. Founded by serial-entrepreneur Thierry Daher, CAID Productions collaborates with landmark companies such as MTV Networks, MTV Latin America, Canal+ in Europe, Presidio in Japan, Globo in Brazil and international Home Video distributors such as Image Entertainment, Studio Canal and Warner Music. Answering his passion for films, Daher started the company in 2003, after 15 years as an entrepreneur in technology, digital media and international marketing.
For DVD screeners or to set up interviews, please email your request to VIP@caidproductions.com.

Contacts
CAID Productions
Thierry Daher, 917-498-6778

BET's 106 & PARK Travels to Hollywood Bringing Its Flavor and East Coast Swagger to Tinseltown

Big Tigger, Julissa and the Entire 106 & PARK Crew Tour Los Angeles with an Itinerary Exclusive to Universal Studios and the 2006 BET AWARDS

*Taping Monday, June 26th and Wednesday, June 28th*

NEW YORK, June 12 /PRNewswire/ -- BET's 106 & PARK, the countdown show with the most infectious energy and the livest audience on the planet, will make its annual departure to the "Movie Capital of the World" for the BET AWARDS '06. Taping Monday, June 26th and Wednesday, June 28th and broadcasting live for the first time from Universal Studios Theme Park in Hollywood, hosts Big Tigger and Julissa will bring THE PARK's East Coast flavor to the West-side for an entire week. In addition to bringing the freshest videos in hip-hop and R&B, 106 will also have some of the hottest names in music including DMX, LeToya Luckett, Chamillionaire and new music sensations Cherish and Young Joc dropping by to join in all the excitement; along with a few first-rate surprises guaranteed to rock Tinseltown.

On the night of the big show, Tuesday, June 27th, 106 will then venture outside the park to bring viewers exclusive pre-show live coverage live from the red carpet of the most anticipated award show of the summer. We invite the media to attend these tapings and join 106 as they celebrate the largest music event of the summer with some of the biggest names in entertainment.

WHEN: Monday 6/26:
2 p.m. - 3:30pm Media Check - In
3pm - 4:30pm First Taping (LIVE)
5pm Second Taping (Air Thursday 6/29)
**Celebrity Guests TBA**

Wednesday 6/28:
2 p.m. - 3:30pm Media Check - In
3pm - 4:30pm First Taping (LIVE)
5pm: Second Taping (Air Friday 6/30)
**Celebrity Guests TBA**

WHERE: Universal Studios Hollywood
100 Universal City Plaza
Universal City, CA 91608

OPPORTUNITIES: Electronic, print interviews, photo and footage
opportunities with hosts Big Tigger and Julissa; and
select 106 & PARK Celebrity Guests

AUDIENCE TICKETS Email audience106@bet.com

ABOUT 106 & PARK

As BET's highest rated music series of all time, 106 & PARK has quickly become the leading music video countdown show on television. Live from New York City, the most energetic show on the planet comes fully equipped with an incredible audience and exclusive live performances. And there's more, 106 & PARK allows fans to vote for the videos that they would like to see on the countdown via the networks website: BET.com. 106 & PARK is compared heavily with MTV's TRL but the numbers show the two can't compete -- THE PARK is the number one slot among black households.

ABOUT BET

BET Networks, a subsidiary of Viacom, Inc. (NYSE:VIA) (NYSE:and) (NYSE:VIA.B) , is the nation's leading provider of quality entertainment, music, news and public affairs television programming for the African-American audience. The primary BET channel reaches more than 81 million households according to Nielsen media research, and can be seen in the United States, Canada and the Caribbean. BET is the dominant African-American consumer brand with a diverse group of businesses extensions: BET.com, the Number 1 Internet portal for African Americans; BET Digital Networks - BET J, BET Gospel and BET Hip Hop, attractive alternatives for cutting-edge entertainment tastes; BET Event Productions, a full-scale event management and production company; BET Home Entertainment, a collection of BET-branded offerings for the home environment including DVDs and video-on-demand; and BET Mobile, a service venture into the lucrative world of ring tones, games and video content for wireless devices.

Source: BET (Black Entertainment Television)

CONTACT: Marcy Polanco, +1-212-975-4048, Marcy.Polanco@BET.net, or
Tricia N. Newell, +1-212-975-8230, Tricia.Newell@BET.net, both of BET

Web site: http://www.bet.com/

THE PHUTUREHYPE FIVE 2006 - LEXUS, V DOUBLE E, LIONESS, R DOT C AND ORACLE

On Saturday 10th June 2006 the Phuturehype Female Rapper/MC semi-finals held court at the London Welsh Centre, Kings Cross. This time the ten contestants selected at the April auditions to go through to Saturday’s semi finals were whittled down to five. This year the five selected to show off their skills at the September final, where only one will go on to be crowned “Phuturehype Female Rapper/MC 2006”, were Lexus, V Double E, Lioness, R Dot C and Oracle.

Phuturehype Founder/ CEO Denise Destini said of the day’s event, “again the standard was extremely high and the judges had to make some difficult decisions, but I am pleased with the selection of ladies chosen to go through to the September final. The five will now go on to record a single together, and I am proud to announce that the single will be produced by respected female producer CocktTailMixer. The shooting of a video is also in the pipeline”.

Denise also announced that Phuturehype has now entered in to a distribution partnership with UK based company putitonline.net. She says “putitonline.net is a burgeoning company that allows artists, producers, and songwriters to upload their profiles, music, pictures and videos online. The company is steadily becoming one of the fastest growing musical entertainment networks out there, and I am happy to announce that putitonline.net will be the place to visit if you wish to download the up and coming Phuturehype Five single and view the video”.

This year Phuturehype’s media partners Write On Point Magazine and Rago Magazine will be conducting interviews with each of the five finalists, which will then go on to be featured online.

The first Female Rapper/MC Competition took place in May 2004 and generated immense media attention. British weekend entertainment show T4 featured the finals in the documentary, Chancers which also featured Fat Man Scoop, Damon Dash, Ashanti, Wyclef, Lloyd Banks and Young Buck. The aim of the documentary was to find six talented artists, fly them over to New York, and see if they were able to succeed in cracking the hardest music market in the world, all under the watchful eye of Fat Man Scoop.

The competition has helped to launch the careers of 2004 runner up Lady Sovereign, who then went on to sign with Universal / Def Jam Records, and 2005 finalist NChyx who is featured in female rapper, Baby Blue's music video "Sometimes".

Phuturehype has also been featured in The New Nation (Britain’s number 1 black newspaper), Dazed & Confused, The Voice Newspaper, and on the BBC One Music website, WriteOnPoint.co.uk, Rapnews.co.uk, Ragomagazine.com, and 360-x.co.uk.

For further information on the 2006 Female Rapper / MC Competition please visit: www.phuturehype.com / www.myspace.com/phuturehype

If you are interested in conducting an interview with Phuturehype Founder/CEO Denise Destini, then please contact:

Janice Spence
Phuturehype Media Contact
Email: janicespence@gmail.com

Jay-Z Inspired Hip-Hop Musical 'CONFESSIONS OF A THUG' to Debut at This Year's Urbanworld Vibe Film Festival

NEW YORK, June 12 /PRNewswire/ -- "I was inspired by Jay-Z to make this film," says Daron Fordham, writer and director of "CONFESSIONS OF A THUG," a hip-hop musical premiering at this year's Urbanworld Vibe Film Festival being held June 21-25 in New York City.

"CONFESSIONS OF A THUG" is a gritty, underground psychological exploration into the mind of a college educated street hustler named South Boy (Daron Fordham) who becomes unfulfilled in his life of crime. The story is dramatically acted and told through hard-hitting rap performances.

"The main character of this film combines a powerful street persona with a deep intellectual side to create a new type of urban legend. In business, Jay- Z combines his street credibility with the corporate world to achieve massive success so I used Jay-Z's image as a basis to create this film," says Fordham, who also stars in the hip-hop musical.

As a rap artist, Jay-Z has sold over 10 million records and is currently the President Of Def Jam Records.

Produced by Raymond Forchion, "CONFESSIONS OF A THUG" also stars platinum- selling rap artists J.T. Money and The Lady Of Rage.

In addition to "CONFESSIONS OF A THUG," The 2006 Urbanworld Vibe Film Festival will screen over 60 new features, documentaries, shorts and music videos.

For more info on the Urbanworld Vibe Film Festival go to: http://www.urbanworld.com/

For more info on "Confessions Of A Thug" go to: http://www.confessionsofathug.com/

This release was issued through eReleases(TM). For more information, visit http://www.ereleases.com/.

Source: Awesome Filmworks

CONTACT: Kelly Brady or Kara Davis of Lizzie Grubman PR for Awesome
Filmworks, +1-212-966-5000

Web Site: http://www.urbanworld.com/
http://www.confessionsofathug.com/