C. Wakeley Presents: Gainesville Music Summit – A Catalyst For Change

Gainesville, Florida – June 26, 2007 -   C.Wakeley, manager for CTE/Def Jam artist Blood Raw and music industry heavy weight announced he will host the first annual Gainesville Music Summit to serve as a true catalyst for change.

On September 19 beginning at 6 p.m. at Club 238 in Gainesville, FL, independent labels and artists starving for knowledge on what it takes to either begin their career in the entertainment industry or to maintain in their current path, will have the opportunity to network and truly learn from successful industry leaders.

C. Wakeley plans to bring a fresh approach to those seeking knowledge by providing a non-traditional panel, new faces and innovative information.  Being an attendee himself at many conferences, he felt he needed to step up to the plate to give people what they are truly seeking; networking, new information and know how.

Whether you are seeking knowledge from prominent and successful figures in Management, Marketing & Promotions, Public Relations, A&R, Production, Distribution, etc. you can expect to be provided with necessary information and tools to not only survive in the music industry but information on what it will take to adapt to the ever so changing environment.   

For more information on the Gainesville Music Summit, contact C. Wakeley at 352-246-4495 / cwakeleyew@msn.com  or Big Amp at 813-728-7881 / bigampiou@yahoo.com.

About C. Wakeley
C.Wakeley has been instrumental in the career of CTE/Def Jam artist Blood Raw, DJ Chuck T and the S.E.GA Boys.  All of which have received awards and accolades for their success in the industry.  In 2008, C. Wakeley will be one of the recipients of the Southern Enterainment Awards "Impact Award".  The "SEA Impact Award" was created to recognize individuals for their contribution to the growth and development of entertainment in the south.

KE Consulting & Marketing Solutions
Kim Ellis
CEO/Publicist
404-246-7266
info.keconsulting@gmail.com

The HMF All-Stars are traveling the Country to Promote the New Album.

Phoenix, AZ—June 28, 2007—The Hindu Mafia Family continues to participate in the Ball 4 Real Basketball tour sponsored by Mountain Dew. The tour has already traveled to over 10 cities including Seattle, Los Angeles, and Houston. Amongst the major sponsors including Greyhound, Wrigley’s Gum, Spaulding, and Myspace you will find HMF. Before every game, the Block Party, also know as the open run, gives any local player the chance to prove their games are tight and to earn a spot on the greatest street ball team in the world by awarding a $100K contract to the best player we find all summer. In addition, there will be an NCCA custom car show showcasing your city’s ultimate rides, DJ’s to keep the party moving, community organizations, sponsor booths, and food. The players and their skills are not the only topic on the tongues of fans; everyone’s asking who and what HMF is?

HMF Entertainment is an independantly owned and operated company with divisions in film, music, and the entertainment industry. On June 26,2007 HMF released it’s highly anticpated album “C-Bo Presents Hindu Mafia Family.” The HMF all-stars can be found promoting the album as well as the company all summer. The Hindu Mafia Family’s slogan is “ Do What The Mob Say Do.” Embossed on the t-shirt it has became one of the hottest commodiaty’s on the tour. During the Vegas tour one enthustic Ball 4 Real player, graced the shirt on the court during the pre-game. The tour continues with still over 19 cities to visit including Miami, Charlotte, Philadelphia, and finishing in New York. The tour for HMF is all about promoting; “ HMF is here and we are about to let everyone know it,” said the Boss Man Sugga.. HMF will also be having live performances in select cities following the Ball 4 Real games. Sure to be a treat, guest apperances at the shows have already included California’s own Suga Free and Jay O Felony with many more to come. Look for the HMF tent at all of the remaing tour dates for the Ball 4 Real tour.

For information: 
Contact: Jasmine Crowe, HMF Publicist

Phone: 602-265-6948 Office

      480-234-0249 Mobile

www.hmfenetrtainement.com

http://www.hindumafiafamily.net/

http://www.ball4real.com

BIG NAMES MEAN PHAT BEATS; TRAXXPAD: PORTABLE STUDIO BRINGS BOTH TO STORES NOW!

The Biggest Names in the Business Support the Hottest Music Application on the PSP System

Redwood City, CA. – June 27th, 2007 – Eidos Interactive Ltd., one of the world’s leading publishers and developers of entertainment software, today announced that Traxxpad: Portable Studio has arrived on store shelves throughout North America.  Traxxpad: Portable Studio allows musicians to harness the power of drum machines, samplers, sequencers and even a mini keyboard and transform them into a powerful pocket studio on the go.

"Traxxpad is not a game, but a way of life," says Troy San Jose, studio director for Definitive Studios.  "Music is a powerful form of self expression. Traxxpad and the PSP® system will take it to the next level."

Eidos’ newly signed collaboration with hip hop super producer Sha Money XL has opened the door for artistic creativity and generated huge hip-hop celebrity backing for Traxxpad: Portable Studio. From the studio to the PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system to the hottest clubs, it’s going down with sick sound banks from D1, DJ Amplive, Insane Clown Posse, Sean T, and Traxxamillion.

Do more then just drop beats with big names. Traxxpad: Portable Studio gives gamers the ability to stylize the PSP® system with dope in-game skins from Sha Money XL, 17 Hertz Studios, Beautiful Music Baby, Beretta Music, Cartier Entertainment, Clyde Carson, Commonwealth, Connoisseur 533, Crooks and Castles, D1 Beatz, DJ Amplive, DJ Replay, Fingerbangerz, Get Gone Records, Good Life, Psychopathic Records, Manik Skateboards, Orisue, Rick Lee the Dragon, Riottt, Simms Custom Cycles, Traxxamillion and Urb Magazine.

“Traxxpad: Portable Studio is an amazing music production innovation that is surrounded by great musical minds,” says senior marketing manager for Eidos North America, Kevin Gill.  “That’s what makes Traxxpad so remarkable – it’s a powerful, portable music application that enables both gamers and professional musicians to express musical talent anywhere.”

The key to Traxxpad: Portable Studio’s intuitive design is the utilization of a range of high-end, music making components which focus on different characteristics of music construction.  The result is a music application accessible enough for first time users to pick up and build an insane, yet in-depth beat, while giving industry pros access to never-before-available tools on a handheld. The end result is an intuitive, portable music studio sketch pad.

See Traxxpad: Portable Studio in action, it’s off the hook!
ftp://ftp.pr.eidos.com/Traxxpad/Traxxpad_trailer/
(Press only, no password needed)

Developed by Definitive Studios, Traxxpad: Portable Studio is available in stores now exclusively on the PSP® system.

Check out www.traxxpad.com for more information about new downloadable content, social networking profiles of aspiring producers, rappers, lyricists and MCs and more.

About Eidos Interactive Ltd
Eidos Interactive Ltd is part of SCi Entertainment Group Plc (SEG) one of the world’s leading publishers and developers of entertainment software. Eidos consists of publishing operations across Europe and the US and several development studios including Crystal Dynamics, IO Interactive, Beautiful Game Studios, Eidos Studios Hungary, Eidos Sweden and Pivotal Games. The Group has a valuable combined portfolio of intellectual property including: Tomb Raider, Hitman, Deus Ex, Championship Manager, Carmageddon, Battlestations: Midway, the Conflict series and Just Cause.

Some of the titles currently in development include: Kane & Lynch: Dead Men, Crossfire and Highlander.

About Definitive Studios, LLC
Definitive Studios is based out of San Francisco, CA and is dedicated to creating innovative cutting edge titles.  www.definitivestudios.com, www.traxxpad.com

About Money Management Group
Money Management Group is an independent firm founded in 2002 in New York City, MMG is a premiere artist management company.  See highlights from the 2007 One Stop Shop – Producer Conference at www.moneymanagementxl.com

"Eidos and the Eidos logo are trademarks of Eidos Interactive Ltd."

"PlayStation", "PS" Family logo and "PSP" are registered trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. Memory Stick Duo™ may be required (sold separately).

Contact:
Eidos North America   
Michelle Seebach Curran, Stanley Phan
Tel: 415 547-1200 or pr@eidos.com

Hanif Sumner, 5W PR
hsumner@5wpr.com
212.584.4310

Hoodiny Entertainment Group and Billboard Form Strategic Alliance To Expand Digital Services to the Latin Music Industry

Hoodiny to Leverage Nielsen Sales Organization and Billboard Content to Strengthen Online Music Destination and Develop Ad-supported Communities for Music Labels

New York, NY (Billboard Publicity Wire) June 28, 2007 — Billboard, the world’s most comprehensive source of music, digital data and events, and Hoodiny Entertainment Group ("Hoodiny") today announced a strategic alliance to strengthen the positioning of Hoodiny’s Latin music community, elHood.com. The alliance will also develop ad-supported online communities for major and independent music labels in the U.S.

The alliance will allow Hoodiny to leverage Nielsen’s U.S. digital sales organization and the premium content from Billboard, to solidify elHood’s position as one of the leading Latin music communities focused on connecting artists and fans. As part of the agreement, Hoodiny will incorporate Billboard’s unique content, including breaking news features, Latin music coverage, and unparalleled chart information, and will make it available in Spanish and Portuguese on Hoodiny-powered sites, starting with elHood.com.

Through Hoodiny Interactive ("HI"), Hoodiny will provide music labels with artist communities based on the proprietary Hoodiny Content + Community Platform ("HC2"). HC2 was created specifically to provide music labels with highly scalable technology that uniquely combines advanced video and music management services with social networking applications.

"This alliance validates the importance of the work that Hoodiny has done over the past year in developing our content and community management technology, and we believe that our combined service will set a standard for the global music industry," said Demian Bellumio, President of Hoodiny Entertainment Group, LLC. "This alliance comes at a very important time, as we prepare to launch the latest version of our platform, which will allow us to extend our reach beyond a single domain to powering other leading music and entertainment destinations."

In order to develop innovative monetization platforms based on ad-supported revenue models, Hoodiny and Billboard will initially focus in the Latin market but will seek to expand the online service to major and independent music labels in the U.S.

"We are thrilled to join forces with Hoodiny Interactive and augment Billboard’s platform opportunities in the Latin genre," said Brian Kennedy, Vice President, Integrated Sales, Billboard. "This alliance will offer brand marketers the opportunity to one-stop-shop at Billboard for 360 degree programs targeting the Hispanic music enthusiast."

Billboard is devoted to showcasing the best of the Latin music community through ventures, such as the Billboard Latin Music Conference, the world’s largest and longest-running Latin music gathering.

Seeking to leverage Billboard’s longstanding partnerships and initiatives with premiere Latin brands, like Telemundo, Univision Radio, MSN Latino and Azteca America, elHood.com will be positioned as a co-branded, cutting-edge resource for Latin music fans across the globe.

About Hoodiny Entertainment Group and elHood
elHood.com connects artists and fans worldwide through its unique digital user-experience featuring exclusive content from independent and major label artists. elHood, Hoodiny Interactive, and Hoodiny Productions are the three business units of Hoodiny Entertainment Group ("Hoodiny"). Hoodiny assists some of the leading Spanish-Language media companies in the monetization of their content and adoption of leading-edge media delivery platforms. Hoodiny Interactive ("HI") is the digital solutions arm of Hoodiny, specializing in the creation of custom online destinations for premium content providers based on Hoodiny’s proprietary Content and Community Platform ("HC2"). Hoodiny has offices in Miami Beach, Los Angeles, and Madrid. To learn more or join the community, please visit http://www.Hoodiny.com and http://www.elHood.com

About Billboard
Now in its 113th year, Billboard is the world’s premier weekly music publication and a diverse digital, events and brand, content and data licensing platform. Billboard publishes the most trusted charts and offers unrivaled reporting about the latest music, video, gaming, media, digital and mobile entertainment issues and trends. Billboard is the flagship property for the Billboard Information Group, which also consists of Billboard.biz, Billboard.com, Billboard Chart Alert, Billboard Information Network (BIN), Billboard Directories, Billboard Books, Billboard Licensing & Events and Radio & Records. Billboard’s many strategic alliances include Microsoft, Reuters, Sirius Satellite Radio, Telemundo, Univision Radio, ABC Radio Networks, Azteca America and Billboard sister companies Nielsen SoundScan and Nielsen Broadcast Data Systems. These partnerships leverage Billboard’s proprietary data, charts and information resources to develop broadcast entertainment, digital and mobile platforms and contextual commerce applications that expand Billboard’s franchise and consumer reach.

For More Information, Contact:
Megan Levinson/Catherine Lewis
The Rosen Group for Billboard
212.255.8455
Megan @rosengrouppr.com
Catherine @rosengrouppr.com

Marilu Del Toro
República for Hoodiny Entertainment Group
305.442.0977
Mdeltoro @republicagency.com

Universal Motown Records Rap Star Chamillionaire to Release Sophomore Album

First Single "Hip-Hop Police" featuring Slick Rick

#1 Most Added at Rhythm Crossover

#4 Most Added at Urban Radio

ULTIMATE VICTORY

IN-STORES SEPTEMBER 18TH

June 28, 2007
NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Universal Motown groundbreaking hip-hop artist, Chamillionaire has marked September 18th as the official release date for his much-buzzed about sophomore effort, Ultimate Victory, the follow-up to his Award winning, platinum-plus debut The Sound Of Revenge.

The first single from the new disk, “Hip-Hop Police,” featuring legendary rap star Slick Rick, has already set hip-hop chat rooms a blaze and is the #1 Most Added song at Rhythm Crossover and the #4 Most Added on Urban Radio. Chamillionaire promises the song is just ‘the tip of the iceberg’ when it comes to Ultimate Victory, which he describes as ‘A very conceptual album where I really pushed my creativity.’

Chamillionaire’s rise from Houston underground rap pioneer to award-winning, mainstream music was nominated for two Grammy Awards, garnering nods in the Best Rap Song category and for Best Rap Performance By Duo or Group (which he won) for the hit single “Ridin’,” featuring Krayzie Bone, from his platinum-plus debut album The Sound Of Revenge. The prestigious nods came on the heels of his two trophy-takedown at the First Annual BET Hip-Hop Awards in mid-November, where Chamillionaire walked away with both the Rookie of the Year Award and the coveted Alltell Wireless People’s Champ (Viewers’ Choice) Awards. The Houston rapper began his incredible run as the most honored hip-hop star of the past year by beating out proven superstars 50 Cent, Busta Rhymes and T.I. for Best Rap Video for “Ridin’” at the 2006 MTV Video Music Awards.

Chamillionaire’s platinum-plus debut disc has become one of the most lauded albums in hip-hop history, with the single and video for “Ridin’” topping almost every chart and single-handedly transforming the digital landscape, as well. Incredibly, Chamillionaire became the biggest selling Ringtone artist in history, surpassing an amazing 4 million in ringtone sales, in addition to his groundbreaking Myspace site closing in on an astounding 8.9 million profile views.

As a special gesture to fans, Chamillionaire will be releasing the new Mixtape Messiah 3 CD and Mixtape Messiah DVD in July ‘07. The magnitude of Chamillionaire’s rise from Mixtape Messiah to multi-platform entertainment entrepreneur can best be gleamed from a mainstream news story that ran earlier this year as to how the rapper’s Robin Hood-like image even penetrated the sacred halls of the White House. Presidential Press Secretary Tony Snow called worldwide attention to the hip-hop artist’s ringtone prowess when he heard a reporter’s cell phone playing the opening chords of “Ridin’” during his daily briefing. When Snow humorously pressed other reporters to see if she did indeed ‘have the ringtone on her phone,’ one ABC scribe replied” ‘Doesn’t everyone?’
Contacts

Universal Motown Records
Vickie Charles, 212-373-0783
vickie.charles@umusic.com
or
Kimberly Harris, 212-373-0701
kimberly.harris@umusic.com

‘Kimora: Life in the Fab Lane’ Follows the High-End, High-Octane Life of Mogul, Model, Mom – Kimora Lee Simmons

Style’s New Reality TV Series Premieres Sunday, August 5

LOS ANGELES, June 28 /PRNewswire/ — Model, fashion mogul, mother, diva — there are lots of ways to describe the ultimate multi-tasker Kimora Lee Simmons, but one word covers every aspect of her life — fabulous. A new reality series on The Style Network, "Kimora: Life in the Fab Lane," presents a candid and entertaining look at the over-the-top life of Kimora Lee Simmons. From serving as the CEO and creative force of the global brand Baby Phat, to being a mom to two little girls, to hosting and attending VIP events, the weekly program offers viewers an exclusive and unprecedented look behind the closed doors of Kimora’s fashion empire and her home life. "Kimora: Life in the Fab Lane" premieres with a special one-hour episode on Sunday, August 5, at 8 PM ET/PT, only on Style.

Kimora Lee Simmons is a woman who takes charge of life and lives it to the fullest. She made "phat" a household word through her fashion house, Baby Phat, the multi-million dollar enterprise she runs with the trademark style that inspires every aspect of her life. She is a loving mother who juggles the demands of being a successful executive, while also raising her two young daughters Ming and Aoki with their father, hip-hop legend Russell Simmons. What is the secret of her success? How does she do it all? In a television first, The Style Network’s cameras follow Kimora to find out the answers.

The one-hour premiere episode goes inside the Baby Phat offices to witness the fiery process behind creating a major new advertising campaign — from initial concepts to the final shoot in LA. Viewers also have an opportunity to be "flies on the wall" during a meeting with Kimora and executives from Mattel regarding a top-secret Kimora Lee Simmons Barbie(R) doll in development. Then, when the demands of running a fashion empire get too stressful, Style’s cameras return to Kimora’s house to capture a session with her yoga instructor as he helps her to unwind with some unusual positions. Kimora’s yoga instructor also visits the Baby Phat offices to help her staff de-stress, with some unexpected results.

As the season continues, "Kimora: Life in the Fab Lane" viewers get to know Kimora Lee Simmons on a very personal level. They wake-up with Kimora as she starts her busy day. They make repeat visits to the Baby Phat offices and store. They travel the globe with her to Los Angeles, New York and Cannes as she works and plays. They go with Kimora to exclusive star-studded events, including a Baby Phat fashion show and a Hollywood Vanity Fair party, where she exudes her signature style. And they get to see Kimora’s soft side — having fun with her family and being a mom.

Throughout the run of the series, viewers also meet Kimora’s two adorable daughters Ming and Aoki and the "cast" of individuals that support her — from her cook, yoga instructor and dog trainer, to her lawyer, publicist, personal assistant and Baby Phat staff.

Tune-in to "Kimora: Life in the Fab Lane" starting Sunday, August 5 at 8 PM ET/PT, on The Style Network — and get to know the real Kimora. (After the one-hour premiere, "Kimora: Life in the Fab Lane" will continue weekly with new half-hour episodes).

About Comcast Entertainment Group

Based in Los Angeles, recently formed Comcast Entertainment Group operates E! Entertainment Television, the 24-hour network with programming dedicated to the world of entertainment, and E! Online; The Style Network, the destination for women 18-49 with a passion for the best in relatable and inspiring lifestyle programming; and G4 offering the last word on gaming, technology, animation, interactivity, and "Internet culture" for the male 18-34 demo. E! is currently available to more than 90 million cable and direct broadcast satellite subscribers in the United States. The Style Network currently counts 57 million cable and satellite subscribers and G4 is available in 63 million cable and satellite homes nationwide.

Source: The Style Network

CONTACT: Domenic Morea of The Style Network, +1-323-692-4454,
dmorea@eentertainment.com

H3 Reaches Exclusive Agreement With Pop N Go

Dr. Benjamin Chavis Brings America’s #1 Popcorn Maker to H3′s HipHopSodaShops and to Neighborhoods All Over the Big Apple

NEW YORK, NY–(Marketwire – June 28, 2007) – In a deal designed to instantly impact both companies, H3 Enterprises (PINKSHEETS: HTRE) and Pop N Go have entered into a Joint Venture Agreement that makes Pop N Go the exclusive fresh popcorn supplier for the HipHopSodaShops and all H3-related activities.

Pop N Go manufactures a patented, award-winning hot air popcorn machine that produces a healthy, nourishing snack on demand. Their fresh hot popcorn is recognized as one of the healthiest snack foods available by the nutritional standards that are rapidly being implemented by school districts, state legislatures, municipalities, and the federal government. Pop N Go’s long-time CEO Mel Wyman has become one of the nation’s leading advocates for combating the epidemic of obesity that is plaguing America’s youth.

Under the guidance of CEO and President Dr. Ben, H3 is rapidly implementing a series of community programs designed to create jobs and entrepreneurial opportunities for hard working youth from coast to coast.

Pop N Go has agreed to donate their high tech popcorn machines to a program designed to provide inner city youth with a new opportunity for employment. These machines will be available for any person to be able to set up Pop N Go’s cutting-edge popcorn machines in any location they can find an outlet to sell.

Each individual will be given the opportunity to set up a partnership with local vendors. This partnership would allow for a young person to split the earnings of each machine with the vendors as well as the parent company. This new plan will allow HTRE to bring in immediate revenues by becoming a "placement" company as well as providing much needed jobs to some of the youth involved.

Local hospitals, schools, and a wide range of retail and industrial locations will be targeted as financial partners for HTRE, Pop N Go, and their new entrepreneurial work force. These "routes" can be operated as individual businesses by youth in their communities thereby generating cash flow and entrepreneurial skills and creating a national HTRE/Pop N Go work force across America.

Pop N Go and HTRE will work together to empower disadvantaged youths through a training program to service Pop N Go machines. Typically, the venue does not pay for the machine, but receives a percent of the income in exchange for providing a small space for the Pop N Go machines (4 sq ft).

Dr. Ben Chavis stated, "When I was young I had a paper route and that helped me learn firsthand the importance of going into business for yourself. Today’s announcement displays another positive side of Hip-Hop culture because the first publicly traded Hip-Hop company is in a position to provide the opportunity for youth across America to become self employed with health conscious public companies such as Pop N Go."

HTRE and Pop N Go intend to begin implementing their joint community programs immediately. A demonstration of Pop N Go’s latest fresh popcorn machines (popcorn made with or without butter) will take place in New York early next week.

Safe Harbor: Certain information included herein may contain statements that are forward-looking, such as statements relating to plans for future expansion and other business development activities. Such forward-looking information is subject to changes and variations which are not reasonably predictable and which could significantly affect future results.

For information concerning H3 Enterprises, HipHopSodaShops, purchase of H3 stock and BG7 Energy Drink, contact H3 Enterprises, Inc. at 212-385-8039 or visit www.h3inc.com
Contact:
H3 Enterprises, Inc.
212 385 8039

POP N GO:
888 4POPNGO

Makena Technologies and Capitol Music Group Partner to Bring Music Artists Into There.com

Popular Artists to Meet and Talk with Fans Virtually; Promote Upcoming Tours, Albums and Merchandise

Capitol is First Major Record Label to Have Presence in There.com

SAN MATEO, Calif., June 28 /PRNewswire/ — Makena Technologies, creator of the popular social virtual world There.com, today announced a partnership with Capitol Music Group to bring music artists into There.com. At least five artists will make appearances in There.com over the next few months in the newly constructed Capitol Music Group venue, The Tower, an exclusive virtual nightclub environment where fans can meet and talk with band members and watch videos from Capitol Music Group artists. Interactive kiosks will be placed in popular locations throughout the virtual world, offering the sale of both virtual and real world merchandise.

"We know that consumers are spending a lot of time in virtual worlds and There.com offers a completely new way to promote music, both emerging talent and recognized artists, allowing artists to really connect with their fan bases," said Syd Schwartz, Senior Vice President of Digital Strategy, for Capitol Music Group. "Virtual worlds also give us a new revenue channel to promote our artists and sell virtual and real world branded merchandise to consumers."

Nearly anyone with a computer and Internet connection can visit The Tower in There.com The nightclub will officially open in There.com on July 10, with an appearance by popular rap artist MIMS. In addition to MIMS, the scheduled lineup includes: Yellowcard, Korn, the Beastie Boys and Lily Allen. During their appearances, artists will spend time with their fans, answer fan questions and provide information about tours and albums.

"Capitol Music Group is a natural fit for There.com because of our broad demographic, brand safety, and PG-13 environment. The company demonstrates its brand leadership by being one of the first music labels to leverage this new medium to connect artists and fans," said Michael Wilson, CEO of Makena Technologies. "This partnership also demonstrates how Makena’s platform can be used as the "new film" which companies like Capitol Music Group can leverage to build a whole new consumer experiences utilizing our user safety and content protection features."

There.com members will find virtual merchandise for sale from each artist appearing in The Tower. To further self-expression in the virtual world, branded t-shirts and hoodies can be purchased by member avatars and virtual posters can be bought for decorating virtual homes and hangouts. Interactive Capitol Music Group kiosks placed in locations throughout There.com will offer

members the opportunity to purchase CDs and DVDs for their real world enjoyment.

About Makena Technologies, Inc.

Makena Technologies is the parent company of There.com, a fully interactive, 3D online virtual world where members can customize and create their own 3D character, meet and hang out with friends in real-time using voice and text chat, build their own virtual homes, participate in events ranging from car races to paintball to fashion shows and even create and sell their own virtual items. There.com is a safe and exciting "PG-13" environment for ages 13 and up that has something to offer nearly anyone. Makena Technologies has offices in San Mateo, CA and Laguna Beach, CA. For more information, visit http://www.there.com/.

About Capitol Music Group

The Capitol Music Group, part of EMI Music, consists of the Capitol and Virgin imprints and its roster includes such artists as 30 Seconds to Mars, Lily Allen, The Beatles, Corrine Bailey Rae, Coldplay, Decemberists, Gorillaz, Interpol, Lenny Kravitz, OK Go, The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus, The Rolling Stones, Joss Stone and KT Tunstall. More artist information is available at http://www.capitolpub.net/.

Source: Makena Technologies

CONTACT: Aimee Yoon of Dotted Line Communications, +1-617-283-0012,
aimee@dottedlinecomm.com, for There.com; or Angelica Cob-Baehler of Capitol
Music Group, +1-323-871-5552, angelica.cob@capitolmusic.com

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

Artists Announced to Headline Hip Hop Congress Conference

The 6th Annual Hip Hop Congress Conference is in full effect. The conference, located in Athens , Ohio at Ohio University , July 4th – 8th, has announced that the headlining artists will be OneBeLo, Blueprint, Bay Area hip hop rapper Tha Jacka and Invincible. These artists all have long standing relationships with Hip Hop Congress and organizers are grateful to book these acts for the final artist showcase Saturday night.

Each afternoon and night will feature performances showcasing independent acts that reflect the diversity of music and spoken word poetry emerging from this country. These acts include Shamako Noble, Mykill Miers, DLabrie, The Chicago Community Collective, DJ Roosevelt Treasure Chest, Searius Add, Prolyphek of The Netwerx, Versiz, San Jose State Chapter, Kamikaze, Suave Gotti, Ghetto Priest, Ben Flowz, Superemcee from 8 mile Seattle Urban Debate Sqaud, DJ Alf Alpha, Quanstar, DJ Metronome (Indianapolis), Big Murph, Rahman Jamaal of the film the Beat, Julie C, Twilight Sentinels, and Kosher Dillz. The conference will also be hosting a Hip Hop History Exhibit sponsored by Black History 101 Mobile Museum.

The Hip Hop Congress is a non-Profit organization that was started as an arts and culture collective, that has evolved of the course of the years into a cultural organizing model that includes campus organizing through students and faculty, cultural organizing and networking through artists, activists and journalists, and the development of a national and international service infrastructure.

Earlier this month Hip Hop Congress announced that Martha Diaz from Hip Hop Association will be the keynote speaker.

With over 50 chapters across the country-both community and campus-at various stages of development, Hip Hop Congress aims to balance the critical importance of supporting the growth and collectivity of these chapters, while emphasizing the relevance of various partnerships through out the US . The goal of this year’s national conference will be to continue refining a national service infrastructure alongside a variety of other national organizations, student groups, artists and partners. In addition, Hip Hop Congress will explore important organizational and cultural concepts and the critical issue of sustainability.

Workshops are scheduled to include intensive sessions on the initial four elements of Hip-Hop, interactive discussions on, Hip-Hop and Education, Women in Hip-Hop, Event Planning, the Recording Industry, Audio Production, Youth Violence and more.

Previous performers that have participated in Hip Hop Congress events include Ghostface, Silent Lambs Project, Brother Ali, Zion I, Percee P, Living Legends, Jurassic 5, DJ Crucial, Common Market, and All Natural.

Current Sponsors include: Thuglifearmy.com, Midwest Regional Unite Here, PPERC, BIOHH (Blame It On Hip Hop), RockRap Confidential, Silicon Valley De-Bug, Soundslam.com, The Chicago Community Chapter of Hip Hop Congress, The Hip Hop Association, the Ohio University Chapter of Hip Hop Congress, The Ruckus Society, Silicon Valley De-Bug, Health Care for All Ohioans, The Council of Venues, DaveyD.com,  Ohio Students for Health Care Reform, The Seattle Urban Debate League, Mississippi Artists and Producers Coalition, The Hip Hop Chess Federation, Community Against Hate,  and many others. The Hip Hop Congress 6th Annual Conference has also received support and endorsement from such groups as the N.H.H.P.C., local chapters of the Zulu Nation, and artists and organizations at local and regional levels all around the country.

Registration for the entire conference is $30 and for all daytime conference events and includes a T-shirt. You can register on www.hiphopcongress.com or e-mail berkowitz@hiphopcongress.com for advance signup. The best airport to fly into is Columbus , and shuttle service will be provided to and from that location.

Press:
ThugLifeArmy
Administrator@ThugLifeArmy.com

Highly anticipated album from HMF-”C-Bo Presents Hindu Mafia Family” is in stores now.

Phoenix, AZ—June 27, 2007— HMF affectionately known as Hindu Mafia Family released their highly anticipated album C-Bo Presents HMF on Tuesday June 26, 2007. The city of Phoenix and cities across the nation have been anticipating this exciting day in hip-hop history. So who is HMF? HMF is the new independent powerhouse in Phoenix, Arizona. The Boss known as Sugga has signed well-known acts such as Suga Free, who became famous with hits including So Fly" and You Ain’t Knowin. He is known for his unorthodox flow his staccato delivery, and presentation as an authentic and flamboyant street pimp. In addition to the great Suga Free HMF has also linked up with San Diego star Jayo Felony, rap artist Spice1, and of course C-BO.

Amidst all of the recognized talent on the HMF label is the fresh and extraordinary talent of other HMF artists including: Slick, Bombay, Jahpoo, C-Thug and J-stone. Fans will also get to hear the Boss Man Sugga on a few tracks featuring members of the HMF all- stars. The variety of style, lyrics, talent and metaphors that is derived from this label is reminiscent of a true hit-factory! The album includes hits such as “All I know” and “We won’t back down.” HMF is more than just hip hop and more than just music. HMF is more than just a label; the members consider themselves family, creating a snuggery within the studio that is unmatched. “Being part of the HMF Mob family is a beautiful thing,” said label artist Bombay.

With strong business backings and various talents within the entertainment conglomerate; HMF will branch out into films and other genres of music including Country and Pop. For now the lyrical methodologies, hot beats, and great artists are pleasure to the ears and one sound you can’t afford to miss. The album is available through Warner Brother’s distribution and can be purchased at a record store or digital site near you.

For information: 
Contact: Jasmine Crowe, HMF Publicist

Phone: 602-265-6948 Office

      480-234-0249 Mobile

www.hmfenetrtainement.com

http://www.hindumafiafamily.net/