New York, NY (January 30, 2007)—John Legend, Jaguar Wright, Treach and dead prez are just a few of the artists featured on the upcoming CD/DVD project "Combating Police Terrorism".   The Free Your Hood Coalition will celebrate the official release with a premiere screening of the DVD and live concert on Thursday February 1st at Joe’s Pub. M-1 of dead prez, Jaguar Wright, Treach of Naughty By Nature, A-Alikes, Nemiss, and Hasan Salaam are among those scheduled to perform at the release.

"Combating Police Terrorism" highlights various police programs that result in unusually high arrests in Black and Latino communities such as Operation Impact, the Street Crimes Unit, and the Hip Hop Police Task Force.   Through first hand accounts it tells the stories of those victimized by the NYPD including one that ended in the murder of unarmed 19 year old Timothy Stansbury and another that disrupted a dead prez photo shoot resulting in injuries and arrests.   Though most of these cases took place between 2003 and 2005, the release comes just after the police murders of Sean Bell (NYC), Michael Smith (Chicago), and Kathryn Johnston (Atlanta ) occurred all within 2 weeks of each other this past November.   At a time when national and local security forces rage war on terrorism Free Your Hood asks us to question all forms of terrorism and particularly police programs that disproportionately target communities of color and the claim that "contagious shooting" syndrome should explain why police fire to fifty times on one individual.

The Combating Police Terrorism film premiere and concert will take place Thursday February 1st at Joes’s Pub located at 425 Lafayette St. near Astor Place.  Doors open at 9:30pm and the screening begins at 10pm.  The tickets are $15 and can be purchased in person at the box office or on-line at www.joespub.com .  All proceeds will benefit the Sean Bell family and the on-going efforts of the Free Your Hood Coalition.  For more information on the coalition please visit www.myspace.com/free_your_hood_coalition.

About Free Your Hood Coalition:

After witnessing and experiencing numerous police brutality incidents, dead prez and other People’s Army members, who themselves had been harassed, injured, and arrested initiated the Free Your Hood Coalition to address the violence. The coalition brought together several groups working in Brooklyn including ACLU, Critical Resistance, InPDUM, Malcolm X Grassroots Movement, and Urban Mana to work collectively to inform communities about policing programs and their rights as well as to provide support for police brutality victims and their families.   In addition to the DVD/CD project Free Your Hood also produces a free quarterly newsletter, The People’s Post.

All Media Inquiries:      
Autumn Marie
(Free Your Hood/4 Da piH-poH)
tel: 646-319-2584
email: wethepihpoh@gmail.com

MANASSAS, VA, January 23, 2007

Red K Records CEO and recording artist Clayton
Savage announced his choices for the Red K roster and
extensive marketing team. Building on the label’s
principled business practices, Clayton has appointed an
exemplary staff of entrepreneurs to serve on his team,
most of whom are African-American.

He and his Vice President Elena Reid carefully selected
executives who come equipped with unique expertise, and
bridge hard-earned business skills into the entertainment
industry.

“Each of these fine professionals offers the level of
integrity and dedication to the development of excellence
in music. They share the Red K vision for bringing
worldwide attention to the outstanding talent to be found
in the Mid-Atlantic region and work tirelessly to carry out
the major-label level of quality with the spirit of an
independent, artist-friendly label. We are very excited to
have this team assembled,” said Clayton.

Matching an unsurpassed executive team, Red K has
added three talents to its growing roster – artists who
embody outstanding artistry. The label constantly seeks
to develop musicians who exhibit a commitment to
excelsior performance.

Clayton recently embarked on a regional record store
tour and is working with Event Coordinator AJ Massey to
create label showcases and similar events.

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THE RED K TEAM

PRESIDENT & CEO
Clayton Savage

VICE PRESIDENT
Elena Reid

MARKETING & PROMOTIONS DIRECTOR –
South East
Michelle Dallas

DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC RELATIONS &
MARKETING – Mid Atlantic States
Fabiola Fleuranvil

MARKETING DIRECTOR
– Mid Atlantic States
Shaun Rose

COLLEGE RADIO PROMOTIONS
Niki Sapp

PUBLICIST
Darcie-Nicole Wicknick

EVENT COORDINATOR/PROMOTIONS –
NORTH & SOUTH CAROLINA
AJ Massey

DISTRIBUTOR
Michael Admani
AMG Distribution LLC

ARTISTS
Clayton Savage
Jay Quan
K-Trik-E
Lisa Roe
Mr Rozzi

Media Inquiries:
Darcie-Nicole Wicknick, Publicist
“…Ask Darcie” Music Business Consulting
617-787-5798
askdarcie@hotmail.com
www.askdarcie.info

Red K Records, LLC
www.redkrecords.com
“Bringing the World to the Mid Atlantic”
703 330-7980
Business@redkrecords.com

AMG Distribution LLC
321 Russell Avenue
Edgewater NJ 07020
“Putting Majors Out Of Business”

MEMPHIS, TN – January 29, 2007 – MemphisRap.com’s website was recently awarded the "Web Site of the Year" award by the Southern Entertainment Awards (SEA) on January 28, 2007, having been nominated and voted on by fans and industry people across the South and across the globe. The Southern Entertainment Awards has been acknowledging outstanding people in the industry for the past four years focusing on all industries that contribute to the growth of the music and entertainment industries in the South.

The (MemphisRap.com) founders and representatives who contributed to the creation of the site are all to be congratulated, with special recognition going to the representatives who keep their feet firm and connected with those who play a role in the Industry and in the streets.

In response to receiving the award, M Town Luv of MemphisRap.com provided the following:

"I am glad we have been awarded this prestigious award and I was even more glad to see the Industry that’s representing the South come together at the award show. We are based in Memphis which I feel is the ‘hub of the South’ and we plan to make good of this honor by representing the South to the fullest. Now what I would like to see is more money being invested into the South so that we (the South) won’t lose what we’ve gained and so we’ll keep moving forward. Tennessee, Georgia, Florida, Texas, Mississippi, Arkansas and all southern states: these are the people that traffic our website seeking breaking new artists in the South as well as their favorite Southern artists and we (these southern states) are all where Hip-Hop has been living for sometime now and we’re constantly birthing new talent. It’s now up to the labels, both major and independent, to break these artists, by marketing them in front of our outstanding number of people interested in them. I feel if we come to gether and market ourselves in the mediaforms that support us by putting us in front of these millions of targeted consumers, we could make major moves, utilizing a now major media market. East Coast invests in East Coast, West invests in West, the South should invest in the South to keep sites like MemphisRap.com, Word of South, awards like SEA, and magazines like Ozone and Streetmasters growing to further support the whole marketing of the South to the world!"

Averaging over 700,000 new internet users every month, MemphisRap.com, which has been a trusted news source since 2001 for the rap/hip-hop music and entertainment industry, is the largest news and media source in the Mid-South. The site has working relationships with many online news sources and offline sources including newspapers, print magazines, radio outlets.

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For more information on MemphisRap.com or for more SEA news and media coverage of the 2007 Awards Ceremony including the full list of 2007 SEA winners, tune to www.memphisrap.com. For advertising and sales information logon on to http://advertising.memphisrap.com or call 901-405-1851 to find out why MemphisRap.com won the 2007 Southern Entertainment Awards "Web Site of the Year" and why it’s the leading Southern website online. Market yourself on MemphisRap.com and reach over 700,000 unique monthly fans and Industry people of the South.

New Multi-Media Marketing Campaign for Candie’s Only at Kohl’s to Launch this Spring

NEW YORK, Jan. 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Iconix Brand Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:ICON) (the "Company") announced today that superstar artist, Fergie will appear in the Company’s popular junior brand, Candie’s(R), Spring 2007 multi-media advertising and marketing print and television campaign. Fergie is known to most as the fashion forward female singer in the multi-platinum, Grammy award winning group, The Black Eye Peas. Fergie is noted for her powerful vocals as much as her sense of style.

Fergie has topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart, Hot Digital Songs chart and Pop 100 chart with her singles, "London Bridge" and most recently, "Fergalicious" from her platinum solo debut, The Dutchess. Fergie is also the first female artist to have back-to-back #1 songs on the Billboard Pop 100 chart. Fergie joins past Candie’s spokespeople Destiny’s Child, Hilary Duff, Dixie Chicks and Jenny McCarthy. Candie’s is sold exclusively at Kohl’s Department Stores and on Kohls.com.

Fergie will appear in Candie’s only at Kohl’s print advertising campaign, which will debut in March issues of fashion, entertainment and lifestyle magazines, online at teen dominated websites, and star in a television campaign to be aired on major networks nationwide beginning in February. The TV commercial will debut on the Grammy’s(R) on February 11th in select markets.

"I was really flattered when they asked me to be the next Candie’s girl. There are so many wonderful women who have done past campaigns," stated Fergie. "I had so much fun shooting the campaign, playing up the glam side of my personality and I am excited to have my current single, ‘Glamorous’ be the music for the TV commercial."

The creative for the campaign revolves around an over-the-top and glamorous Fergie. The always glam Fergie is caught in playful moments that only our Candie’s girl experiences. The commercial features Fergie hanging out in her posh Beverly Hills home, while a voyeur looks on. Fergie realizes that someone is watching her and she plays it up in a fun and sexy Candie’s way. The soundtrack for the television commercial is Fergie’s, "Glamorous" from her solo debut album, The Dutchess.

Neil Cole, CEO, Iconix, stated, "Candie’s always aligns itself with the biggest names in the music industry and we are excited to be working with Fergie. Our new campaign will further grow and support our Candie’s at Kohl’s business."

Julie Gardner, Kohl’s senior vice president and chief brand officer stated, "Fergie is a pop culture icon and embodies the spirit of the Candie’s brand. We are confident that the culturally relevant advertising and marketing campaign will resonate with our junior shoppers and further differentiate Kohl’s in the marketplace."

The campaign was created by Iconix’s in-house marketing team. The print campaign was shot by famed celebrity photographer, Matthew Rolston and the television commercial was directed by Chris Appelbaum, who is known for his MTV music videos.

Candie’s and Kohl’s will be a sponsor of Fergie’s "The Dutchess" tour this spring/summer. The tour will be high tech, innovative and groundbreaking. Fergie will make personal appearances on behalf of the brand as well as participate in campaign launch events. The campaign will be integrated into Kohl’s spring marketing plans.

The Candie’s website will feature "That Is So Candie’s" theme. Users can log on to www.candies.com and upload their real life Candie’s moments to "C- tube" via video, photos or stories and also enter to win a sweepstakes to be a "Dutchess for a day". One lucky winner will be flown to Los Angeles for the next Candie’s and Fergie photo shoot to have lunch with the star.

About Iconix Brand Group, Inc.

Iconix Brand Group Inc., (NASDAQ:ICON) owns, licenses and markets a growing portfolio of consumer brands including CANDIE’S (R), BONGO (R), BADGLEY MISCHKA (R), JOE BOXER (R) RAMPAGE (R), MUDD (R), LONDON FOG (R), MOSSIMO (R) and OCEAN PACIFIC (R). The Company’s brands touch every major segment of retail distribution from the luxury market to the mass market. Iconix, through its in-house advertising agency, advertises and markets its brands to continually increase consumer awareness and loyalty and licenses its brands to a network of leading retailers and manufacturers.

About Kohl’s

Based in Menomonee Falls, Wis., Kohl’s is a family-focused, value-oriented specialty department store offering moderately priced, exclusive and national brand apparel, shoes, accessories, beauty and home products in an exciting shopping environment. Kohl’s operates 817 stores in 45 states. For a full list of store locations and information, or for the added convenience of shopping online, visit www.kohls.com.

About Interscope Geffen A&M

Combining the legacies of three of the most influential record labels in modern music history, Interscope Geffen A&M Records embarked on a new tradition of musical achievement with its unification on January 1, 1999. Headed by Chairman Jimmy Iovine, Interscope Geffen A&M is a major force in global music, developing chart-topping artists across a wide range of musical genres including rock, rap, pop and alternative. Interscope Geffen A&M Records is part of Universal Music Group, the world’s largest music company.

  Contact:

  Iconix Brand Group, Inc.            Kohl’s
  Maria Dolgetta                      Vicki Shamion
  Director of Public Relations        Vice President, Public Relations
  212.819.2084                        262-703-1464
  mdolgetta@iconixbrand.com           Vicki.Shamion@kohls.com

FCMN Contact: maria@iconixbrand.com
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Source: Iconix Brand Group, Inc.

CONTACT: Maria Dolgetta, Director of Public Relations, of Iconix Brand
Group, Inc., +1-212-819-2084, or mdolgetta@iconixbrand.com; Vicki Shamion,
Vice President, Public Relations, of Kohl’s, +1-262-703-1464, or
Vicki.Shamion@kohls.com

Web site: http://iconixbrand.com/
http://www.kohls.com/

NEW YORK, Jan. 31 /PRNewswire/ — VH1 Classic is kicking off Black History Month with a vintage, high-energy performance by the legendary Stevie Wonder as well as a premiere edition of "Classic Albums" focusing entirely on the making of his seminal album "Songs In The Key of Life." The channel also offers the VH1 Classic premiere of the movie "Little Richard," chronicling the rock pioneer’s tumultuous upbringing, and a re-airing of VH1′s critically acclaimed documentary series "And You Don’t Stop: 30 Years of Hip Hop."

  BBC Crown Jewels:  Stevie Wonder:  "A Night of Wonder"
  Premiere:  Thursday, February 8    10:00-11:00 p.m. ET

Airing for the first time in the United States, VH1 Classic will debut "A Night of Wonder," a concert performed by Stevie Wonder at the BBC’s Teddington Studios. This jam session is a must-see for fans of Wonder, who delivers rousing renditions of his Motown hits for an intimate audience of less than 200 fans.

  Classic Albums: "Stevie Wonder:  Songs In The Key Life"
  Premiere:  Tuesday, February 6,  10:00-11:00 p.m. ET

Already firmly established as a musical genius, Stevie Wonder spent over two years making this album, which was finally released in 1976 amidst great anticipation. Filmed at Wonderland, Wonder’s studio complex in Los Angeles, and using the original multi-tracks, this film reconvenes all the original musicians that played on the album. "I Wish" and "Sir Duke" are both performed live in a unique performance interspersed with the musicians’ own recollections of the recording of this now classic album.

  Rock And Roll Picture Show:    "Little Richard"
  Premiere:  Monday, February 5, 10:00-11:00 p.m. ET

This telemovie chronicles the life and times of rock and roll pioneer Little Richard, born Richard Penniman, one of 12 children in Georgia. Heavily steeped in gospel music while growing up, Little Richard experienced traumatic loss at an early age when his father was murdered. However, the artist went on to create a new sound by mixing the fire of gospel with New Orleans-style rhythm and blues, pounding on the piano and wailing with abandon. At least twice, Little Richard quit the world of show business to become a minister. It was during one of these periods that his father’s murderer came to him and asked forgiveness. Stars Leon, Jenifer Lewis and Garrett Morris.

VH1 Classic will also re-air the critically acclaimed documentary series "And You Don’t Stop: 30 Years of Hip Hop:"

  Part 1:  "Back in the Day"
  Airs Monday Feb. 5 at 5 p.m. & Saturday, Feb. 10 at 6 p.m.

  Part 2:  "Bring The Noise"
  Airs Monday Feb. 5 at 6 p.m. & Saturday, Feb. 10 at 7 p.m.

  Part 3:  "Gangsta Gangsta"
  Airs Monday Feb. 5 at 7 p.m. & Sat., Feb. 10 at 8 p.m.

  Part 4:  "Life After Death"
  Airs Monday February 5 at 8 p.m.

Launched in May 2000, VH1 Classic is a 24-hour network that present videos, concerts and music specials all day long, featuring the best of rock, soul and pop artists from the 60s, 70s, 80s and early 90s, including The Beatles, The Stones, Tina Turner, Led Zeppelin, Marvin Gaye, The Who, Stevie Wonder, The Police and many more. Learn more at www.vh1classic.com.

Source: VH1

CONTACT: Brett Henne, +1-212-846-6752, or Maura Wozniak, +1-212-846-
7325, both of VH1

Web site: http://www.vh1.com/
http://www.vh1classic.com/

/24-7PressRelease/ – NEW YORK, NY, January 31, 2007 – Music Unlimited Records and Young Blue are giving the media an opportunity to hear his yet to be released mixtape titled "My Diary." There are 18 majestic tracks that play more like an album than a traditional mixtape.

These recordings are to give the media and Hip Hop fans an insight into what they can expect from Young Blue on his debut album with the similar title "Dear Diary" scheduled for an early Spring 2007 release.

Young Blue has been burning up the internet airwaves on his way to creating significant buzz in the Northeast area , and with the help of the internet, over seas as well.

Enough talk already. To hear what all the buzz is about click on or cut and paste this link and take a ride through Young Blue’s diary. http://www.musicunlimitedrecords.com/Music.html

Press Release Contact Information:
A.V. Hodge
Music Unlimited Records
Founder/CEO
Voice: 610-643-9209
Fax: 207-226-8239
E-Mail: av@musicunlimitedrecords.com
Website: www.musicunlimitedrecords.com

DETROIT, Jan. 31 /PRNewswire/ — Hot cars. Leading-edge music. Vegas-style gaming. Diverse culture. Championship sports. These are the attributes that define metro Detroit and offer the most appeal as a tourism destination, according to the Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau (DMCVB) which unveiled a new "brand identity" for the region today (Wednesday, Jan. 31).

The brand positioning and its graphic representation: "D. Cars, Culture, Gaming, Music, Sports," was introduced at the Bureau’s annual membership meeting at the Detroit Opera House and attended by nearly 400 tourism, hospitality, and civic leaders.

According to Larry Alexander, president & CEO of the DMCVB, the new identity was developed after more than a year of extensive research to positively shape tourist perceptions of the region over time. It will be the foundation of a long-term strategy for marketing metro Detroit worldwide as an exciting destination for leisure tourism, meetings and conventions.

"The brand identity resulted from surveys of more than 1,300 visitors and focus groups in five cities that identified Detroit as "the American city where cool comes from," said Alexander. "This identity focuses on five strengths that best set us apart from other cities — our auto and music heritage, our distinctive cultural product, Vegas-style gaming, and sports. Together, these strengths, delivered the way metro Detroit delivers them, give us a rare opportunity to own a very powerful and compelling idea — and that’s the first order of business in building a world-class tourism brand identity."

Detroit "cool" was one of three ideas tested — and one that resonated extremely well with focus groups in five regional cities (Cleveland and Columbus, Ohio; Fort Wayne, Ind.; Grand Rapids, Mich; and London, Ontario) as well as with local civic, government and corporate stakeholders, Alexander said.

The research found that among 11 regional cities, including Chicago, Toronto, Cleveland, Pittsburgh and Indianapolis, Detroit was the only city perceived to offer a travel experience appealing primarily to young adults.

Within the adult focus, the study concluded that the 21 to 34-year-old demographic was the best visitor target audience for metro Detroit. Members of this demographic are most willing to spend disposable income on new travel and entertainment experiences, and they are open-minded and adventurous opinion- setters who are motivated to share their experiences with family and friends. This age group is considered to be the best type of visitor for whom Detroit can be positioned as a ‘new’ destination, ripe for discovery.

Notably, this target audience is significantly narrower than past efforts, which have tended to spread marketing and advertising dollars across a broader spectrum — resulting in little increase in leisure tourism visitation over the past five years.

Alexander emphasized that "D. Cars, Culture, Gaming, Music, Sports," is an identity reinforcing the assets that define Detroit’s ‘cool’ but stated that the Bureau will not use a slogan as a part of its branding campaign.

"The role of a slogan in spurring tourism is overestimated," he said. "With the exception of Las Vegas, destination slogans are rarely memorable or representative of the area’s tourism product. We will use a variety of words and images to consistently convey metro Detroit’s brand story."

He noted that the brand identity provides an opportunity for clear, consistent and compelling communications with value that can extend beyond an individual campaign. It provides the entire community with a common understanding and frame of reference to understand and communicate a unified message about metro Detroit.

"This new brand establishes a story about the region that we plan to use to its full potential to contribute to a measurable increase in tourism, and it can also have business-to-business applications. It offers a tremendous opportunity to also showcase metro Detroit as an attractive place to live and work."

Eric La Brecque, Principal, Applied Storytelling, Inc., a brand expert based in San Francisco, who worked with the Bureau’s Tourism Economic Development Council (TEDC) subsidiary to conduct the research, said survey respondents did not distinguish between the city of Detroit and its suburbs.

"When a visitor or stakeholder was asked to describe an ideal three days in Detroit, the tendency was to include attractions and destinations throughout the metro area. Political boundaries are irrelevant to tourists."

Visitors noted that many of metro Detroit’s tourism offerings were not always easy to identify nor well-promoted. As a result, the TEDC established five "Tourism Destination Districts" that provide a ready way to understand and relate metro Detroit’s dispersed tourism product. The districts offer the opportunity for visitors to experience metro Detroit in concentrated, smaller destinations through marketing, advertising and hotel/attraction packages. Schematic maps will provide an easy way for visitors to discern each district and understand the link between them so they can navigate to attractions throughout the metro area.

The five districts that have been established are Downtown, Dearborn/Wayne, Macomb, South Oakland and North Oakland. In each district, the TEDC formed a committee of local business and economic development leaders to guide creation of specific marketing strategies for the area.

The DMCVB plans to use its new brand identity in all of its marketing materials, which will include several non-traditional campaign elements designed to reach the younger demographic. Podcasting, blogging, advertising on 21-34-year-old-oriented prime time television shows, and "The D-Rod" hot rod displaying the Bureau’s brand logo at special events and tradeshows, will be among the marketing elements used to reach this market.

In addition to Applied Storytelling, Inc., whose firm conducted the primary research and analysis, metro Detroit’s new brand identity strategy and execution were developed with a team of research, marketing and communications experts whose experience includes extensive destination branding and tourism marketing.

The team includes: Jim Townsend, executive director of the Tourism Economic Development Council, who spearheaded the brand research and development effort, created and currently leads the Tourism Destination District program; Berline, the Bureau’s advertising agency of record; along with Christopher Baum, the Bureau’s Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing, developed the positioning line and creative executions.

Berline will continue to create the Bureau’s specific advertising and marketing campaigns under the new brand umbrella, and an advertising campaign featuring the new brand identity is scheduled to launch late this spring. Target markets for spot regional television advertising which appeals to the new demographic will appear in Cleveland and Grand Rapids. Web advertising will appear worldwide on key sites frequented by this demographic.

A secondary audience includes married and single adults with no children age 45 and older, using the same creative elements, but with different messaging focusing on travel-focused AAA publications and a partnership with Travel Michigan.

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Source: Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau

CONTACT: Renee Monforton, +1-313-202-1951, or Carolyn Artman,
+1-313-202-1952, both of Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau

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

BALTIMORE, MD   – (Jan 29, 2007) –  Independent filmmaker Alvin Gray is leading the new-school of film directors in the Mid-Atlantic region as he prepares to release his latest film Torture.

The 20 year-old filmmaker wrote and directed the film, which marks his second foray into the world of film. After his work in television as a News Anchor and production assistant, Alvin set out to direct numerous underground hip-hop videos, and operated behind-the-camera for hip-hop music video show, Indie Planet Television.

It was during this time, that Alvin developed the screenplay and set out to find the right actors for the story that was to unfold.

Torture is an action/martial arts film set in the urban backdrop of Baltimore, MD. The plot centers around Leon Fields Jr.’s (Alvin Gray) revenge against a neighborhood gang responsible for murdering his father (Ro Brooks) in cold- blooded fashion. It is Leon’s use of the martial arts that lead to action-packed fight sequences that add to the overall plot.

The soundtrack features all-original recordings from Baltimore hip-hop’s finest including Diamond Life Records’ own Bigg Patch, Jameel Saleem, Top of the World Records recording artist Amadaye, and many more.

The premiere for Torture will be held in Baltimore hotspot Gardels on Thursday, February 1st, 2007 at Gardels Nightclub on 29 S. Front Street in downtown Baltimore, MD. Doors open at 7:00pm and all media and press are Free with RSVP.

To schedule in-person or phone interviews with Alvin Gray in support of this film release for your publication, please contact:

Mr.Shadeed
(443)928-6299
mr.shadeed@gmail.com

Torture Movie Trailer
http://www.youtube.com/p.swf?video_id=rpffBv1Mw0Y&eurl=&iurl=http%3A//sjcstatic1.sjc.youtube.com/vi/rpffBv1Mw0Y/2.jpg&t=OEgsToPDskKrokiONzJJpPQYLMIsIWmR

Highly Anticipated Sophomore album Popular Demand drops in March

(Brooklyn, NY January 30th, 2007) Detroit emcee and producer Black Milk will release his highly anticipated album Popular Demand on Fat Beats Records on March 13th. Following the creative vacuum left by the passing of J Dilla and Proof, the Motor City has been awaiting a new champion of the city’s vibrant hip-hop scene. Popular Demand is Black Milk’s statement that proves why Detroit is a relevant and vital voice in hip-hop culture.

Black Milk entered the hip-hop game as a producer, selling his first beats for a Slum Village mixtape. Slum Village liked his sound and came back to him for multiple tracks on the critically lauded Trinity (Past, Present & Future), Detroit Deli (11 out of 13 tracks), and Slum Village records. Black Milk’s most recent production credits include tracks for Canibus, Lloyd Banks, and the recently leaked single titled, "Let’s Go" from Pharoahe Monch’s upcoming album. He will also be producing tracks for upcoming albums by Phat Kat & Bishop Lamont (Aftermath) and also the bulk of the much-buzzed about Sean Price/Guilty Simpson album.

Milk first revealed his prowess as an emcee as part of the duo BR Gunna in 2004. Their album Dirty District, Vol.2 featured vocals from J Dilla, Elzhi, and MC Breed and scanned over 20,000 units. In 2005 Black Milk released his debut solo album, Sound of the City, which established him as a legitimate emcee as well as a brilliantly talented producer. Says Black, "I’m the best of the best on the producing side but I want people to forget that I’m a producer when I’m rhyming." That’s one tall order – Black Milk’s production compliments his lyrics perfectly; it’s hard to imagine one without the other.

Popular Demand’s lead single "Sound the Alarm" (featuring Guilty Simpson) is an early contender for Single of the Year. Raw, incisive, and enthralling, you will find yourself hitting "repeat" and sending it to friends. See for yourself: he’s got Billboard talking him up and XXL and URB vouching for him. Be ready for Popular Demand when it drops on March 13th. The future of Detroit hip-hop starts now.

MP3′s:

"Sound The Alarm" feat. Guilty Simpson
http://www.audibletreats.com/download/BlackMilk/Black_Milk-Sound_The_Alarm.mp3

"Say Something"
http://www.audibletreats.com/download/BlackMilk/Black_Milk-Say_Something.mp3

Streams:

"Sound The Alarm" feat. Guilty Simpson
http://www.audibletreats.com/download/BlackMilk/Black_Milk-Sound_the_Alarm.asx
http://www.audibletreats.com/download/BlackMilk/Black_Milk-Sound_The_Alarm.rm

"So Gone"
http://www.audibletreats.com/download/BlackMilk/Black_Milk-So_Gone.asx
http://www.audibletreats.com/download/BlackMilk/Black_Milk-So_Gone.rm

Bio, pictures, and full album streams available here:
www.audibletreats.com/download/BlackMilk/

Black Milk’s MySpace page:
www.myspace.com/blackmk

Video Coming Soon!

Press:
Michelle McDevitt michelle@audibletreats.com

January 30, 2007
Rawkus Records has a cherished and indelible place in the hip-hop history books, as it was the preeminent label of hip-hops glory age.  More then a label, the name became a motto for what was right with hip-hop, and over the course of its storied history, became the model for all independent labels that followed in its wake.  Now, Rawkus is back, and in doing so ushers in its rebirth with the same ideology it previously used to become a powerhouse – delivering quality music!

Known for having an ear for and developing talent – after all, Mos Def, Talib Kweli, Pharoahe Monche, Hi-Tek, El-P and the talent found on the Soundbombing Projects were initially discovered, housed, and made their name with Rawkus – the labels eye for talent will be responsible for turning its latest additions into stars as well.  And in 2007 they will continue to do so with Marco Polos debut LP Port Authority.

While Marco was born and raised in Toronto, after moving to NYC in 2002, hes already made a name for himself in four short years working with artists of such caliber as The Boot Camp Click (The Last Standon which he produced the LPs lead single), Masta Ace (A Long Hot Summer), and you will find his distinctive production included on upcoming projects from Heltah Skeltah, Large Professor, Buckshot, O.C., and EMC (collaborative group featuring Masta Ace, Wordsworth and Punchline), among many others.  Marco is also a respected alumni member of The Beat Society, with four shows under his belt.

Already featured in Scratch Magazines highly-influential Boiling Point section in their Jan/Feb 2007 issue and recently named to Urb Magazines Next 100 list for 2007, Marcos entirely self-produced debut, Port Authority, (which will be released on 5-1-07) offers up the best of both worlds: an LP that seamlessly meshes collaborations with legendary names such as Kool G Rap, Masta Ace, Buckshot, Large Professor, Sadat X, O.C., AG, Ju Ju (Beatnuts) Ed O.G. and Kardinal Offishall, with the top up-and-coming lyricists of today including Copywrite, Kenn Starr, Jo Jo Pellegrino, Supastition, Roc Marciano (The U.N.) and J Davey.

Port Authority was a labor of love for Marco.  As he laments, This album represents the last three years of my life; my big move to NY from Toronto four years ago and the musical growth Ive gone through while finishing it.  It represents a part of hip-hop that is slowly and undeniably withering away.  This album also represents my efforts to unite dope artists and make music that has lasting power.  My project is not a compilation, its my Soul Survivor (Pete Rock) and Port Authority will attest to that!  People that loved Rawkus back in the day, this album will remind you why as it takes things back to the classic era of Rawkus Records.

While Marco Polos Port Authority will kick off Rawkus calendar year in grand style on 5-1-07, the label has also unveiled some of the projects that will permanently re-establish Rawkus Records as a powerhouse label.  Those projects include the re-release of Naledge and Double-Os Kidz In The Hall debut School Was My Hustle, the official Soundtrack to Bruce Willis and Queen Latifahs present: Hip Hop Project, Hezekiahs I Predict A Riot, the fourth installment of Gurus (Gang Starr) Jazzmatazz 4, Panaceas sophomore LP Scenic Route, Rawkus Presents: Soundbombing 4, The Procussions sophomore LP and Naledges solo-debut Naledge Is Power.

Rawkus is back in the building, and the razor is sharper then ever!

By clicking on the following link it will take you directly to Windows and Real Audio to download Port Authoritys lead single, War Marco Polo f/Kardinal Offishal and Hood Tales Marco Polo f/ Kool G Rap and DV Alias Khryst:

http://www.soulspazm.com/transfer/mp_web_samples.zip

Tracklisting and credits for Marco Polos Port Authority:

1.) Port Authority Intro f/O.C.
2.) Get Busy f/ Copywrite
3.) Marquee f/ O.C.
4.) War f/Kardinal Offishall
5.) Nostalgia f/ Masta Ace
6.) The Wrong One f/ Wordsworth
7.) Low Budget All Stars f/ Kev Brown, Kenn Starr, Oddisee, Cy Young & Kaimbr
8.) Speak Softly f/ Jo Jo Pellegrino
9.) Time And Place f/ Ed O.G.
10.) The Radar f/ Large Professor
11.) All My Love f/ Jaysaun
12.) Lay It Down f/ Roc Marciano of The U.N.
13.) Go Around f/ Buckshot
14.) Hood Tales f/ Kool G. Rap & DV Alias Khryst
15.) Heat f/ Supastition
16.) Rollin f/ Sadat X, AG & Ju Ju of The Beatnuts
17.) For The Future f/ Critically Acclaimed
18.) Relax f/ J. Davey "Relax" (Bonus Track)

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To obtain a press copy of Marco Polos Port Authority for review or interview purposes, please contact:

Matt Conaway@ Movement Marketing
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