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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/

Detroit Rapper Hayes Set to Release Freshman LP on Interscope

Club Banger "Damn Fool" Highlighted on HBO's Entourage

June 27th 2007--Moneybags/Interscope artist Hayes is definitely making a name for himself in the streets. His new mixtape entitled 24 Songs of Power is becoming an instant classic as Hayes solidifies himself as a Hip-Hop presence. With in-house production team The Breakfast Club, Hayes paints vivid pictures of his hometown Detroit over stark melodic bangers.

Highly anticipated by the industry's elite, Hayes has the ears of Hip-Hop heads and executives alike. Signed to Interscope in 2005, Hayes' has collected a unique fan base of Hip-Hop producers and artist, making him quite possibly your "favorite rappers favorite rapper". With ties to a laundry list of heavyweight-hit makers, Hayes is setting himself up for a homerun his first time at the plate.

"A lot of people talk about the difficulty of releasing a first album but I got so many quality joints the only hard part is picking the right ones." Hayes said at private screening of the latest Episode of HBO's Entourage on which his music is to be featured.

Whether you are tuning in to HBO's Entourage watching Turtle and Drama party to Hayes' "Damn Fool" or downloading mixtapes on DatPiff.com, it's hard to miss the self proclaimed "bubble man" bubbling his way into the spotlight.

Hayes will be available for interviews. Please inquire with Marketingandpress@gmail.com

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Southern Rapper J-RHEL Keeps It Real With The Release Of His New Single, "The City"

June 25, 2007 -- Atlanta, GA -- Supasize Entertainment announces the release of "The City," the first single from J-RHEL off of his debut album, You Know My Name. The single and album are both available on MySpace.com/jrhelmusic, CDBaby.com, iTunes, and other major online retailers.

Busting out of Atlanta's underground rap scene, J-RHEL is a lyrical force of nature on the mic, with expert wordplay and unique beats that bring candor to the dance floor. Unafraid of taking chances and crossing the boundaries of Rap and R&B, J-RHEL has lived what he spits, and his new record, You Know My Name, explodes with fresh, head-turning rhymes that make you hit replay. J-RHEL has already shared the stage with the likes of Pastor Troy, Young Joc, Young Dro, Fabo of D4L, JT Money, and Cherish.

The youngest of six brothers and sisters born on the west side of Charlotte, North Carolina, J-RHEL credits the strength and guidance of his mother and father for keeping him off the typical neighborhood path of drugs, gangs and jail, and into the discipline and honor of playing sports and being part of a family. After losing two brothers to violence and AIDS, J-RHEL turned to a tape recorder as the only way to express his grief, anger, and frustration through rhymes. Learning from the mistakes of his brothers, J-RHEL went on to become the first member of his family to go to college, and while being groomed for a career in the NFL, he became more serious about music and moved to Atlanta. His early recordings, like the popular “Carolina Juke,” were passed around on mix tapes, but when demand for more music became overwhelming, J-RHEL got back into the studio with producer Kamal Gillespie a.k.a. The Element of Element Music, to record You Know My Name, available now at online retailers.

For more information, review copies of the CD, or to schedule an interview with J-RHEL, contact Supasize Entertainment at (678) 413-0065 or email supasizeentertainment@gmail.com.

Female Emcee TRINITY Release New Mix Tape 'Fresh Kinda Attitude' Hosted by DJ Smallz

Straight Outta Tampa Bay Florida hails TRINITY, a female emcee with a 'Fresh Kinda Attitude'. Not only is this the aura surrounding this young star in the making, its the title of her latest mix tape offering hosted by 'Mr Southern Smoke', DJ Smallz. Packed with neck snapping beats and the type of tracks that makes your mama jump on the dance floor, 'Fresh Kinda Attitude' definitely caters to future fans and consumers by proving TRINITY's lyrical prowess and ability to make good songs.

Having early influences such as MC Lyte, Run Dmc, Earth Wind and Fire, NWA, The Beastie Boys, Quincy Jones, and Scarface, TRINITY is able to combine the past with future to give us a fresh new sound. TRINITY became passionate about the sound of music early in South Carolina playing drums in a marching band, quickly realizing that music was more than a right but rather a calling. TRINITY then moved to the Tampa Bay area and then began to DJ at the age of 15. Shortly thereafter, TRINITY was introduced to Big Money Ced, a DJ at a local Tampa radio station, who became a mentor for TRINITY in pursuing a career in music and a career as a producer. Not only is TRINITY a rapper but she also produces all her own music. With the project "80's Baby" on the way, TRINITY plans to take us all back to a time when music meant something. The lead tracks, "Move It" and "HUSH" urges fans to loosen their inhibitions and get back to the dance floor.

Be on the lookout for '80's Babies Volume 1 Party, Love, Money' Coming Soon!!!

For Interviews, Drops or Exclusives
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Knowledge is Power proves invaluable to up and coming managers

Atlanta, GA - Jun 27, 2007 Over 50 participants crowded the Learning Center at the Hyatt Regency in downtown Atlanta to attend the Knowledge is Power, Managers only conference, Saturday June 23rd. Geared toward up and coming managers seeking an in-depth glimpse at what it takes to successfully manage artists, producers and songwriters, 'Knowledge is Power' is currently the only conference exclusively for managers in the entertainment industry.

With an pre-selected audience of fifty participants, Taylord Entertainment welcomed Cappriccieo M. Scates Assoc. Director of Writer Relations for SESAC along with a host of managers, including Marvin McIntyre (Keith Sweat, New Edition), Judi Stewart (Jazze Pha, Redzone Ent), Ray Daniels (Rock City), and Roland Dixon (Field Mobb, Slim from 112) for a power- packed day filled with informative panels on Publishing, Management, A&R and Artist Development. Ian Burke (Purple Ribbon), Nick Love and Brian Miller (Artist Factory) gave an informative and candid perspective on the A&R panel and up and coming artists Willie Joe (Shonuff/Capitol), Tango Redd (Taylord Entertainment) and MOE BETTA (Deepside/Big Cat) gave panelists the artists perspective on the importance of effective management.

Special invited guests included Rock City, multi- platinum songwriter JQ (Clutch) and Gregory "Big Tyme" Smith (Battery 5).
VIEW THE VIDEO! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X65kcVxkAXs

Artist panel-Taylord Taylord Entertainment CEO Frank Taylor was pleased with the turn-out and made mention of expanding the conference in the future to include producers and songwriters. "This event was really about educating these young managers on what it takes to build a successful career in this business," Taylor says.

Taylord Entertainment is currently preparing to host their 14th annual Showcase of the South at the Rialto theatre in October. "We are expanding our audience this year," comments Brian Jennings, VP Taylord Entertainment, "we held auditions in Columbia and are soon heading to Memphis before returning to Atlanta."

For more information on Knowledge is Power, Showcase of the South or Taylord Entertainment please call 404-685-8555.

Knowledge is Power was sponsored by Rolling Out, SESAC-Atlanta, Enchanted PR and GamFace Media

About Enchanted PR

Enchanted PRis a full service public relations agency that fuses creativity with industry know-how and public relations practice to create memorable individualized campaigns for every client. Enchanted PR actively seeks exposure for clients that include television, print, radio and sponsorship opportunities for all clients. We strive to create opportunities for our clients that offer visibility and exposure relevant to their career goals and aspirations.
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Taylord Entertainment

Taylord Entertainment is a management and consultation company that specializes in artist development. Tay'lord Entertainment is known throughout the southeast for presenting some of the most progressive musical talent in the US; including pop, rock, hip-hop, gospel, spoken word, and classical.
Website: http://www.myspace.com/taylordentertainment

Enchanted PR
Christal Jordan-Mims
President
email: enchanted@comcast.net
phone: 678-499-0297
    Taylord Entertainment
Frank Taylor
CEO
email: taylordentertain@aol.com
phone: 404-685-8555

RON SPAULDING THE MAN BEHIND THE SUCCESSES OF MULTI-PLATINUM ARTISTS JAY Z, DR. DRE, STAIND, LINKIN PARK, ICE CUBE, JASON MRAZ, MIKE JONES, PAUL WALL & MASTER P ANNOUNCES THE LAUNCH OF THE SPAULDING GROUP, INC.

Ron Spaulding plays an instrumental role in breaking artists. Some call
him a Hit Maker others call him A Visionary through his savvy business
sense and creative vision. His unique marketing skills have brought
some of todays most popular entertainers to the forefront of their
careers; Jay Z, Dr. Dre, Staind, Linkin Park, Metallica, Ice Cube, Jason Mraz,
Mike Jones, Paul Wall, Master P, Missy Elliot, Talib Kweli, Mos Def,
Twista and Alanis Morisette, just to name a few. He is the go-to guy with
an aggressive plan that proves time and again to drive an entertainer
to platinum status. He was instrumental in the overall sales and
marketing for Jay Zs first gold album Reasonable Doubt. During his tenures at
WEA and Elektra, Spaulding served as Sr. Vice-President of Sales for
both the label and the distribution company between the years 2000 and
2004 where he played an intricate role in driving Grammy Award winning
rock band Staind to selling over 5 million albums for Break!

  The Cycle. The album made history at the time by selling over 716,000
units during the first week of release, claiming the second best
selling first week artist in Warner Music Groups history. Spaulding also
spearheaded the sales and marketing campaign for Metallicas Grammy Award
winning St. Anger album, which sold over 4 million copies worldwide.
Also, under the WEA umbrella, Spauldings technique landed big sales for
Twista, country artists Big and Rich and Led Zepplins How The West Was Won
video. Spauldings sales genius at WEA is what drove Linkin Parks
Meteora to the # 1 spot on Billboard selling over 5 million copies.

Currently as Executive Vice-President/General Manager of Asylum and
EastWest Records, Spaulding oversees the day-to-day operations of both
labels. Asylum focuses on urban music while EastWest specializes in rock.
Hes best known for his urban acumen and is respected for his expertise
in all music genres. Spaulding signs deals that provide  labels
distribution plus marketing services with the sole objective to build
successful brands out of the respective labels/artists. His most recent
successes are platinum artists Paul Wall and Mike Jones. He initially
established his reputation for breaking music history by coordinating the
signing of Master P and No Limit Records which were the fastest growing
label and artist in history generating $500mm in revenue in less than two
years. Spauldings diverse distribution, sales, and marketing expertise
also guided the successful release of albums from EastWest Records rock
bands Spill Canvas, Nightmare of You and Lucero. He was a key co!
mponent in up-streaming the group Pepper to Lava Records and Spill
Canvas to Sire Records, just two examples of Spauldings touch works well
in various musical genres.

Ron Spaulding is the co-founder of Asylum and has recently announced
his departure from the company, but he will not be departing from the
music business he loves. He is excited to announce The Spaulding Group,
Inc., a multi-faceted full service label and production company, with
major distribution company access, which will soon be announced. The
Spaulding Group, Inc. will provide unparalleled sales, marketing,
promotions, and full label/distribution services for artists and select labels.
Starting this company has always been a goal of mine and now is the
perfect time for me to fulfill my dream, by incorporating the things Im
most passionate about such as music and the artists, into my own business,
says Spaulding. He brings his extensive experience in sales, marketing,
A&R, video, interactive and promotion which will make The Spaulding
Group, Inc., the premier company for an artist/label to make a national
break through with their brand.

His experience and love for music and people allows him to build
genuine relationships with colleagues and entrepreneurs in this often
treacherous business. With a knack to communicate in the hardest urban areas
of the country, as well as, in the boardroom of major public and private
companies, he has gained the respect in every facet of the industry and
artist communities.

From former hourly employee at Venture Stores, Inc., (earning $3.25 an
hour at the time!) to Executive Vice-President/General Manager at
Asylum/EastWest, now CEO of The Spaulding Group, Inc., this once small town
guy has created a name for himself in one of the worlds toughest
industries and while remaining humble and passionate despite his overwhelming
success in business. He is a straight shooter and this is one of the
many reasons why hes well respected by his peers and the music industry.

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For interviews, photos or more information on The Spaulding Group.
Inc., please contact Evette Fergerson at The Courtney Barnes Group: (323)
466-9300 or email evette@cbgpr.com

Evette Fergerson
Publicist
The Courtney Barnes Group
1680 N. Vine Street # 1119
Hollywood, CA 90028
Tel:(323) 466-9300
email: evette@cbgpr.com
AOL IM: fergie0418

EL-P to Play Free In-Store Concert at Urban Outfitters

Brooklyn rapper / producer and indie hip-hop pioneer comes to New York City on July 14th

Fresh off a nationwide tour, El-P has added a free performance to his schedule at a New York Urban Outfitters. El’s joined with Free Yr. Radio, an independent music campaign developed by Toyota Motor Sales and Urban Outfitters for a free in-store concert on July 14th at Avenue of the Amercias’ Urban Outfitters in Manhattan.

El-P joins an impressive roster of performers included in the Free Yr. Radio series, which takes place nationwide through July and features performances by The Rapture, Dinosaur Jr., Tapes N’ Tapes, and The Klaxons among others. The July 14th date is the 12th stop on the Free Yr. Radio tour. WNHU 88.7 FM will be co-presenting the free concert and will also give away a new Toyota Yaris to one lucky radio listener.

Visit www.freeyrradio.com now to print off an official invite to El-P’s free performance.

El-P released his new single “The Overly Dramatic Truth” from his latest album, I’ll Sleep When You’re Dead, for purchase on iTunes this week. See below for a direct link to the single.   

Purchase “The Overly Dramatic Truth” on iTunes:
http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?id=257499488&s=143441

Listen to Smithereens from “I’ll Sleep When You’re Dead” (MP3)
http://worlds-fair.net/media/El-P/Smithereens.mp3

Purchase “I’ll Sleep When You’re Dead” (with a bonus track) on iTunes
http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?i=252894815&id=252893460&s=143441

Watch El-P’s “Smithereens” from I’ll Sleep When You’re Dead
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XgSweMvre30

El-P Live in London c/o Dazed Digital:
http://www.dazeddigital.com/mediaplayer/default.aspx?m=watch&a=474

El-P Live in Boston c/o Boston.TV:
http://www.boston.tv/beta2/btv.html?id=286593806

El-P iMeem and exclusive photos:
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Andre '3000' Benjamin Set to Release 'Class of 3000: Music Volume One'

Soundtrack to the Animated Series 'Class of 3000'

NEW YORK, June 27 /PRNewswire/ -- The music from the critically praised animated series Class of 3000 has jumped from the TV into your home. Executive produced by Andre "3000" Benjamin the soundtrack Class of 3000: Music Volume One will be in stores July 3, 2007.

On the heels of kicking off an eagerly awaited second season of Class of 3000, Andre "3000" Benjamin selected 14 of the songs he exclusively wrote and produced for the show. The songs feature the voices of the kids/characters from the innovative series, including the kids' music teacher's, Sunny Bridges, who borrows his voice from Andre 3000 himself. All the songs were heard throughout the episodes of the highly rated first season of the Cartoon Network original show. Class of 3000, which was created by executive producers Thomas W. Lynch (Romeo!) and Andre "3000" Benjamin, premiered in November 2006 and quickly won over both critics and the masses alike garnering one of the network's highest rated original series debut.

Set to the backdrop of Atlanta, Class of 3000 follows international music star Sunny Bridges, voiced by Benjamin, who gave up his flourishing music career to teach a group of gifted musical prodigies at his alma mater, the Westley School for the Performing Arts. New episodes of the series air Thursday at 7 p.m. (ET, PT) on Cartoon Network.

Andre "3000" Benjamin is known world-wide as one-half of the multi-Grammy winning musical group OutKast. His acting career includes roles in the upcoming feature films Semi-Pro, starring Will Ferrell and Battle in Seattle due out later this year co-starring Charlize Theron. He has also starred in the feature films Idlewild, Four Brothers, Be Cool and Hollywood Homicide. Moxie, his Atlanta-based production company, develops original feature films as well as episodic television.

The Zomba Label Group consists of record labels Jive, LaFace, Volcano, Verity, GospoCentric and Fo Yo Soul. These labels represent a varied group of artists including R. Kelly, Usher, Justin Timberlake, Ciara, Chris Brown, Pink, Tool, Britney Spears, OutKast, Kirk Franklin, Three Days Grace, 311, Nick Lachey, T-Pain, Byron Cage, Buddy Guy, Living Things, YoungBloodZ, Anthony Hamilton, Donnie McClurkin, and Backstreet Boys.

For Further Information Please Contact: Wendy Washington at 212-824-1223 or Wendy.Washington@sonybmg.com

Source: The Zomba Label Group

CONTACT: Wendy Washington of The Zomba Label Group, +1-212-824-1223,
Wendy.Washington@sonybmg.com

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

SHOP BOYZ Debut Album, Rockstar Mentality, Crashes New 'Party' on Billboard Albums Charts

Hit Single Phenomenon 'Party Like A Rockstar' #1 Ringtone, #1 Urban, #1 Rap, #1 Myspace, #1 itunes Hip Hop, #2 Billboard Hot 100

Atlanta 'Hood Rock' Trailblazers to Tour With Chris Brown in September

June 27, 2007
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The whole world is now partying like a rock star …thanks to OnDeck/Universal Republic Records' Atlanta trio SHOP BOYZ. The innovative newcomers have become the debut multi-platform success story of the year, smashing hip hop, rock and digital barriers with their groundbreaking, rock-edged album, Rockstar Mentality, which debuted this week on three of the Billboard Albums Charts -- #2 Rap Albums, #4 R&B/Hip-Hop Albums and #11 on the Top 200 Albums. Propelled by their multi-genre/multi-format smash single "Party Like A Rockstar," they have snared an unparalleled string of #1’s, unprecedented for a debut artist not even on the music business radar a mere four months ago.

The sizzling song has become the fastest Mastertone ever to be certified platinum by the RIAA, with the trend-setting rap/rock masterpiece simultaneously reaching the #1 spot on the Mediabase Urban radio chart, the BDS Mainstream chart, the BDS Rap chart, the itunes Hip Hop chart, and smacking right up against #1 (it landed at #2) on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles chart after an amazing near-fifty point jump just a few weeks ago.

Currently boasting a Top 10 video on MTV’s TRL, and BET’s 106 and Park, the trailblazing trio are turning out to be one of the most in-demand debut acts of the year, appearing at last night’s BET Awards, and joining the Ball 4 Real Tour (sponsored by Mountain Dew) the day after. The popular Ball 4 Real Roadshow features ESPN ‘streetball’ stars and a frenzied half-time show - with the Shop Boyz touching down on the tour in Houston, TX on June 27, slated to perform on the cross-country trek through August 30. In September the tireless ‘hood rocker’s will join teen sensation Chris Brown on one of the most anticipated tours of the fall.

Nominated for two Ozone Awards, the Second Annual Honors sponsored by Southern rap tome Ozone Magazine, the Shop Boyz have been recognized in the ‘Best Club Banger’ category and as ‘Best Breakthrough Artist.’ Crowned by critics and fans alike as progenitors of a new cross-bred version of hip hop known as ‘hood rock,’ the ex-mechanics who make up the Shop Boyz – Fat, Meany and Sheed - were little known outside the fertile hip hop underground of the Bankhead section of Atlanta until “Party Like A Rockstar” began to percolate in clubs at the beginning of the year.

Now dominating nearly every radio, sales, ringtone and wireless carrier chart available, the group is basking in the nationwide embrace of not only their genre-mashing single, but the brand new album, Rockstar Mentality, that spawned it. The eclectic album features blistering tracks sure to follow in the successful wake of ‘Rockstar,’ including the combustible “Rollin’,” the hi-octane “Rain Dance,” and “They Like Me,” among others.

Launched by OnDeck Records, Shop Boyz initial breakthrough was forged by Atlanta label’s CEO, Brian ‘Bingo’ Ward who guided the groundbreaking trio’s rapid rise into the mainstream.
Contacts

Universal Republic Records
Serena Gallagher, 212-841-8201
serena.gallagher@umusic.com

KOCH Records to Release Debut Album From Bay Area Sensation Kafani

"Money's My Motivation" to Be Released on August 28th, 2007; First Single, "Fast (Like a Nascar)," Features Keak Da Sneak

Kafani Drops New Album on August 28th, 2007

NEW YORK, NY--(Marketwire - June 27, 2007) - KOCH Records is set to release "Money's My Motivation," the debut album from Oakland rapper Kafani, on August 28th, 2007. The first single titled "Fast (Like a Nascar)" features Keak Da Sneak, and is already up to 450 spins and a club hit in the Bay area. The video for the single has already been added to MTVJams.

Kafani is one half of the Oakland-based rap group Babyface Assassins, and has planted himself in California's rap scene on his own, starting from the ground up. Growing up in East Oakland, Kafani and his partner Kashmere built a thirteen-year-long friendship that eventually developed into the business relationship they have now. This duo has collaborated with some of California's foremost musical talents including Too $hort, Yukmouth, Choppa, Freeway, and Keak Da Sneak. Kafani states, "Everyday is a struggle, but we strive to grow. Each day we get more fans because we work hard, we keep on grindin'." With a recent radio campaign in the southwest United States, Kafani is developing a large and faithful fan base.

Kafani and Kashmere have gained major popularity with their song featuring Keak Da Sneak titled "Everybody Know My Name." This collaborative track has been played on mix shows and in clubs across California, generating a buzz in the hip-hop communities that hasn't been seen for quite a long time.

For more on Kafani, go to: www.myspace.com/kafani1

To watch the video for "Fast," feat. Keak Da Sneak, go to: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hpfIP0Fx6Yc

About KOCH Entertainment

KOCH Entertainment, founded in 1987 and now in its twentieth year, is the leading and fastest-growing independent music company in the U.S. KOCH's operations encompass record and video labels as well as distribution companies in the U.S. and Canada. KOCH Entertainment is the market leader among independent labels and distributors in both the U.S. and Canada and its record label KOCH Records had the largest number of Billboard charting albums among independents for six years in a row (2001 - 2006). KOCH Entertainment is owned by Entertainment One Ltd. which has been recently listed on the London Stock Exchange's AIM market (ticker symbol "ETO").

For more information, contact:
Giovanna Melchiorre
212-353-8800x257

Acclaimed Music Video Director Lionel C. Martin Joins Studio One

June 27, 2007
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Studio One Media, Inc. (OTCBB:SOMD) announced today that highly acclaimed music video director, Lionel C. Martin, has joined Studio One as Director of Video Production. Mr. Martin will oversee the direction and creation of the "virtual video environments" that Studio One will offer users in its interactive high definition audio/video recording studios.

Labeled "The Godfather of Music Videos" by Sean "Diddy" Combs, Lionel has dominated the music video industry for over 20 years. Lionel has directed over a hundred videos for multi platinum artists including BOYS II MEN, 2PAC, N’SYNC, PUBLIC ENEMY, R KELLY, WILL SMITH, STEVIE WONDER, THE TEMPTATIONS, TLC, WHITNEY HOUSTON, BOBBY BROWN and SHAQUILLE O’NEAL. In one year alone, he directed 24 of America’s top 50 music videos. Lionel is also an accomplished feature film and television director whose credits include “HOW TO BE A PLAYER” with Bernie Mac and Bill Bellamy and “LONGSHOT” starring Britney Spears and Paul Sorvino.

Martin and his partner, Ralph McDaniels, founded the first music video program devoted to hip-hop - Video Music Box - in 1984.

“We are fortunate that such a talented industry legend has chosen to join our team. Lionel has an exciting style and his unique talents will enhance the creative excellence offered in Studio One’s highly anticipated summer product introduction,” stated Lawrence Ryckman, President of subsidiary Studio One Entertainment, Inc.

"I am pleased to join a company that I believe will revolutionize the audio/video industry. Studio One will allow artists to create quality performances using state of the art equipment, with a convenience never before available," said Martin.

Lionel will work directly with senior Studio One creative team members, creative director, Max Soussan and technical director of video production, Emmy Award winner Matt Long.

About Studio One Media, Inc.

Studio One Media, Inc. (OTCBB:SOMD) is a Scottsdale, Arizona based company that is engaged in the design and manufacturing of a proprietary (patents pending), self contained interactive audio/video recording and conferencing studio designed for installation in shopping malls and other high traffic public areas. The Studio One(TM) Kiosk will enable the public, for a fee, to record their video and voice images in a portable state-of-the-art recording studio environment and enter their performances in music, modeling and other talent related contests.

Forward-Looking Statements

The statements in this press release regarding any statements, which are not historical facts, are forward-looking statements. Such statements involve risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to costs and difficulties related to seeking investment, ability of Studio One to successfully compete in the entertainment industry, Studio One's ability to successfully market its products, access to corporate financing, costs, delays and any other difficulties related to Studio One's business plan, risks and effects of legal and administrative proceedings and governmental regulation, future financial and operational results, competition, general economic conditions and the ability to manage and continue growth. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual outcomes may vary materially from those indicated. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements we make in this news release include market conditions and those set forth in reports or documents we file from time to time with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. We undertake no obligation to revise or update such statements to reflect current events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.
Contacts

Investor Relations:
Chesapeake Group
Kevin Holmes, 410-825-3930
or
Studio One Media, Inc.
480-556-9303
www.studioonemedia.com

Cash Money Superstars Birdman & Lil Wayne Win 2007 Bet Viewers Choice Award

Cash Money Icons Beat Out Superstars Beyonce, Ciara and Others For Prestigious Show Closing Honor at 7th Annual BET Awards

June 27, 2007
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--It was one of the last trophies handed out and one of the most coveted… Cash Money/Universal Motown icons, Birdman and Lil Wayne, closed the 7th Annual BET Awards in style last evening, winning the Viewers Choice Award for their hit video and single, "Stuntin' Like My Daddy," from their smash collaborative album, Like Father, Like Son. The hip-hop icons appeared onstage surrounded by Cash Money’s offspring – of the preschool variety, that is – with Lil Wayne thanking his young daughter, who joined him on stage, saying "Thank you my daughter. Thank you family. Thank all the partners that came before me. Thank you hip-hop."

“It’s about time,” quipped Birdman, waving the award victoriously in the air, also acknowledging that the Cash Money combine is truly a family affair. Birdman (aka Bryan Williams) founded the legendary Cash Money Empire along with his brother, Ronald ‘Slim’ Williams, in the hardscrabble streets of New Orleans. The two brothers forged Cash Money from a start-up hip-hop imprint more than 15 years ago into a 35 million selling multi-platform empire known around the globe. The 7th Annual BET Awards were broadcasted live from the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, honoring the best in entertainment in 15 categories, including music, film, video and sports. The Viewers Choice Award is voted on by fans and viewers of BET.

“Stuntin’ Like My Daddy,” was the first single from Lil Wayne and Birdman’s historic platinum duet album, Like Father, Like Son. The album went on to gather a total audience of more than 60 million radio listeners, attract more than 30,000 ringtone views/plays a week, and become a mainstay for video viewers throughout the fall and winter of 2006. It is recognized as one of the most played clips on BET throughout the entire year.

Lil Wayne was nominated this past fall for BET’s inaugural foray into the hip-hop award sweepstakes, the First Annual BET Hip-Hop Awards. The charismatic rapper garnered 3 prestigious nods: Hip-Hop CD Of The Year for his platinum-plus opus, Tha Carter II, as well as receiving nominations for Lyricist Of The Year, and Hip-Hop MVP of the year.

Not ones to sit still for long, both Baby and Lil Wayne are geared to release albums later this year. Lil Wayne is set to release the highly anticipated Tha Carter III, while Baby will release 5 (star) G.
Contacts

K&K Public Relations
Kia Selby, 770-786-6658
kiaselby@aol.com
or
Universal Motown Records
Vickie Charles, 212-373-0783
vickie.Charles@umusic.com

Conde Nast Media Group Presents Fourth Annual Fashion Rocks(TM) at Radio City Music Hall

Musical performances by Aerosmith, Alicia Keys, Avril Lavigne, Carrie Underwood, Fall Out Boy, Fergie, Jennifer Hudson, Jennifer Lopez, Ludacris, Martina McBride, Santana and Usher

Two-Hour Special to Air September 7, 2007 on CBS

Jeremy Piven to Host

NEW YORK, June 27 /PRNewswire/ -- New York Fashion Week's hottest ticket, Fashion Rocks(TM), returns for its fourth year to the legendary Radio City Music Hall on September 6, 2007. Music's A-list performers and the world's hottest fashions will once again share the stage in a star-studded extravaganza celebrating the relationship between fashion and music. The concert will air the following night, Friday, September 7, 2007 in a two-hour special on the CBS television network (9:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT).

The show, hosted by Entourage star Jeremy Piven, will feature performances by Aerosmith, Alicia Keys, Avril Lavigne, Carrie Underwood, Fall Out Boy, Fergie, Jennifer Hudson, Jennifer Lopez, Ludacris, Martina McBride, Santana and Usher.

"The synergy between fashion and music is even more pronounced now than it was when we first created Fashion Rocks(TM) three years ago, said Conde Nast Media Group president, Richard D. Beckman. "Each year the line between the two becomes increasingly blurred as more musicians launch fashion lines and more designers align themselves with musicians. Fashion Rocks(TM) 2007 will feature outstanding performers from both worlds who span the spectrum of musical genres and fashion styles and bring to life that special relationship."

The Fashion Rocks(TM) magazine will also return this year. Slated to reach over 60 million readers and filled with even more editorial content, Fashion Rocks(TM) magazine will accompany the September issue of 17 Conde Nast titles. Vogue Editor-in-Chief Anna Wintour and Contributing Editor Jonathan Van Meter will again take the helm as editorial director and editor-in-chief, respectively.

New to the scene is OBO, an international fashion production company. OBO will be producing the highly anticipated fashion segments that appear throughout the concert. OBO most recently produced the 2007 Victoria's Secret fashion show, as well as shows for Zegna, Marchesa, Tommy Hilfiger, Chloe and Behnaz Sarafpour, among others.

Executive producers of Fashion Rocks(TM) are Anthony Eaton, executive director and president of Tall Pony Productions and Richard D. Beckman, president of Conde Nast Media Group and Kingdom Entertainment. Mr. Eaton is an award-winning video producer whose roster of accolades includes GRAMMY(R) Awards, Cable Aces and NAACP Awards. His work has also received numerous film festival honors.

Fashion Rocks(TM) is sponsored by five key advertisers: Chevrolet, Citi, Revlon, Dillard's, and Nexxus.

Fashion Rocks(TM) is a production of Conde Nast Media Group, a unit of Conde Nast Publications which includes corporate sales, marketing, interactive and direct sales efforts for all of Conde Nast's consumer magazines and websites. Conde Nast Media Group is recognized as an industry leader for its creation and execution of large-scale, integrated, multi-platform advertising programs and events.

Fans looking for more information on Fashion Rocks can log onto fashionrocks2007.tv

Source: Conde Nast Media Group

CONTACT: Susan Portnoy, +1-212-286-6047, susan_portnoy@condenast.com, or
Zoe Farrell, +1-212-286-4619, zoe_farrell@condenast.com, both of Conde Nast
Media Group

Web site: http://www.fashionrocks2007.tv/

DMGI Announces Digital Distribution Agreements with Mush Records, Joyful Noise Recordings and Clockwize Online

SACRAMENTO, Calif., June 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Digital Music Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:DMGI) , a content owner and global leader in the digital distribution of independently owned music and video catalogs, announced today worldwide digital distribution agreements between its Digital Rights Agency subsidiary and Mush Records, Joyful Noise Recordings and Clockwize Online.

"We are very pleased to welcome this well respected group of labels to the DRA family," said Tuhin Roy, Chief Strategy Officer at DMGI and President of DRA. "We believe our continuing success in signing great labels in a competitive environment is a reflection of DRA's focus on providing strong marketing support to our clients and our long track record of building thriving digital businesses with our labels," said Mr. Roy.

Mush Records -- Mush Records is a well respected Los Angeles-based independent record label focused on indie rock, indie hip hop and electronic music. Key artists include Her Space Holiday, Aesop Rock and Daedelus. The label frequently licenses tracks to larger indie labels including Ninja Tunes, Warp Records and the Leaf Label. The Mush catalog includes 60 full length albums.

Joyful Noise Recordings -- Indianapolis-based Joyful Noise has built a strong reputation putting out critically acclaimed indie rock from artists including Abner Trio, LAFCADIO and Stationary Odyssey.

Clockwize Online -- Copenhagen, Denmark-based Clockwize Online is a dance label that has scored chart-topping hits including Infernal's "From Paris to Berlin." The deal announced today will also include music videos produced by Clockwize Online.

About DMGI

Founded in 2005, Digital Music Group Inc. (NASDAQ:DMGI) is a content owner and global leader in the digital distribution of independently owned music and video content. DMGI acquires the digital rights to media catalogs and digitally encodes them into multiple formats for distribution to digital entertainment services operating over the Internet and wireless, cable and mobile networks. Our digital entertainment service partners include: the iTunes Store, Google Video, YouTube, AOL/In2TV, RealNetworks, Napster, Wal-Mart Music, MusicNet, Verizon, Sprint, InfoSpace, Moderati, Zingy, 9 Squared, and many others. For more information, please visit http://www.dmgi.com/.

Digital Music Group is a trademark of Digital Music Group, Inc. Other names mentioned herein are the property of their respective owners.

Forward-Looking Statements

This release contains forward-looking statements (including, without limitation, information regarding Digital Music Group's distribution agreements with Mush Records, Joyful Noise Recordings and Clockwize Online) that involve risks and uncertainties that could cause the results of Digital Music Group to differ materially from management's current expectations. Actual results may differ materially due to a number of factors including, among others: unforeseen difficulties assembling the digital albums; potential changes in consumers' tastes and preferences in music; and our dependence on the iTunes Store and other online music stores to make the digital albums available for purchase by consumers. The matters discussed in this press release also involve risks and uncertainties described in Digital Music Group's most recent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its Annual Report for 2006 on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 30, 2007 and its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC on May 14, 2007. Digital Music Group assumes no obligation to update the forward-looking information contained in this release.

  Press Contact

  Foeller Communications.:    Kurt Foeller, Telephone:  415-578-3251
                              e-mail:  dmgi@foellercom.com

  Investor Relations Contact

  Digital Music Group, Inc.:  Karen Davis, Chief Financial Officer,
                              Telephone: (916) 239-6010 x2505

  Allen & Caron Inc.:         Michael Mason, Account Manager,
                              Telephone:  (212) 691-8087
                              e-mail: michaelm@allencaron.com

Source: Digital Music Group, Inc.

CONTACT: Kurt Foeller of Foeller Communications, +1-415-578-3251,
dmgi@foellercom.com, for Digital Music Group, Inc.; or Karen Davis, Chief
Financial Officer, of Digital Music Group, Inc., +1-916-239-6010, ext. 2505;
or Michael Mason, Account Manager of Allen & Caron Inc., +1-212-691-8087,
michaelm@allencaron.com, for Digital Music Group, Inc.

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

Straight Up Brands Adds 7 States to Its Sizzurp Distribution Network

International Distributors Added

NEW YORK, NY -- (Market Wire - Jun 27, 2007) --  Straight Up Brands, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: STRU) (the "Company") (http://www.straightupbrands.com/), an emerging developer and international marketer of premium branded spirits headquartered in New York, announced that Sizzurp is now in distribution across 15 states in the United States in addition to distribution in Canada, Great Britain, France, and the Netherlands.

"We are launching Sizzurp in a number of new states in time for the summer season, and our new distributors have high expectations with the promotional programs we have put in place. Our national expansion is continuing apace and performing strongly in all markets. In addition we are receiving attention in foreign markets and have opened up several where there is tremendous growth potential. We will continue to add additional countries and states to our distribution network," added David McCallen, CEO of Straight Up Brands.

Sizzurp Purple Punch Liqueur is a blend of premium imported cognac, vodka and exotic fruit juices. The rap group M.O.P. has begun promotion of Sizzurp with product placement in new song lyrics, music videos, and worldwide tours with vehicle wraps, stage banners and on-stage pours. M.O.P. has recently been signed by 50 Cent for his label G-Unit.

Stay up to date with current events by joining Straight Up Brands' E-Mail Alert List. Join by clicking the link below:

http://www.b2i.us/irpass.asp?BzID=1450&to=ea&s=0

About Straight Up Brands, Inc.

Straight Up Brands, Inc. develops, produces, and markets branded wine and alcoholic beverages through collaborations with artists, DJs and other influential celebrities. The Company's premium branded products are within three growing categories of the spirits industry: wine, vodka and liqueurs/cordials. The Company's first product brought to market was Bracco Wines. With the acquisition of Rappin Brands, Sizzurp and Lucky Nites, these products have been in select markets since the first quarter of 2007. The Company anticipates adding to these product lines with additional celebrity endorsements throughout 2007. Leveraging the marketing power of artists combined with the current growth and solid profit margins in the spirits industry, the Company is well positioned for strong revenue growth, earnings and success.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

Statements about Straight Up Brands, Inc.'s expectations, including future revenues and earnings, and all other statements in this press release other than historical facts are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and as the term is defined in the Private Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Straight Up's actual results could differ materially from expected results. Straight Up undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect subsequently occurring events or circumstances. Should events occur which materially affect any comments made within this press release; Straight Up will appropriately inform the public.

Contact:
Straight Up Brands, Inc.
David McCallen
CEO
888-890-8909

Investor Relations Contact:
Gerald Kieft or Ryan Audin
Wall Street Resources, Inc.
2646 SW Mapp Road, Suite 303
Palm City, Florida 34990
772-219-7525
http://www.wallstreetresources.net

tPC Signs Deal with Perspective Music, Ready to Drop 'A Long Story Short'

Progressive hip-hop wunderkinds tPC and their Unit 8 Recordings, LLC. have signed a distribution deal with Perspective Music for a July 2007 album release, and subsequent releases by Yeyo, J. Space, Abdul Ahmir, and Kemystery.

Based out of Los Angeles, the MC/producer duo of Yeyo and J. Space bring intelligence to an industry in need of new blood.  Ask the average hip-hop fan what they think of the genre today and most will tell you, "I love hip-hop, but there's not much new music that excites me" or "Everybody seems to be doing the same thing."  Enter tPC.

"Their music is dope; their sound is intelligent," says designer J. Paulo.  "I work with tPC because I know they have love for what they do."  Others have compared the group to Gangstarr, A Tribe Called Quest, and Slum Village. 

tPC continue to push their audience's expectations of what hip-hop is.  Their current single, “The O.N.E.”, is a open love letter to a love that got away. Rather than bashing the woman, Yeyo states that she makes “a brother wanna kick back and sit back, and sip yak, and chit-chat.” It’s romance, but it’s real talk. It’s hip-hop, but it’s poetry, too.

tPC recently finished a video for “The O.N.E.”, with director Carey Williams (Metamorphs, Miss Prissy). The video will debut the week of July 23rd.

With the release of A Long Story Short on July 31st, all will hear what tPC brings to hip-hop.  The album is a perfect companion to a busy summer.  Part smooth and part gritty, A Long Story Short delivers songs that are interesting and catchy.  With heartfelt lyrics and talent like this, chances are, most will like what they hear.
www.choosehiphop.com

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Unit 8 Recordings LLC.
Aurelio Mitjans

For more info on tPC, or interviews with the group please contact:
choosehiphop@gmail.com

310-341-8686
http://www.choosehiphop.com

Myspace.com/choosehiphop

BABYGRANDE HEATS UP SUMMER '07: NOREAGA's "NOREALITY" DROPPING IN SEPTEMBER

June 26th, 2007
Renowned indie hip-hop label Babygrande Records, home to such acclaimed acts as Hi-Tek, GZA, Jedi Mind Tricks & more, is pleased to announce one of the hottest releases of the summer:  Noreaga's Noreality.

Streeting in September, Noreality heralds Noreaga's highly anticipated return to hip-hop, after broadening his base (and showcasing his versatility) with 2004's reggaeton project Y La Familia... Ya Tu Sabe.

Now, with the release of Noreality, Noreaga takes it back to hip-hop and back to the streets where his last album scanned over 400,000 copies.  Noreaga's resume reads like a veritable who's who of hip-hop elite, having both appeared and collaborated with the likes of Jay Z, the iconic Big Pun, R. Kelly, Swizz Beats, Pharrell, Cam'ron, DJ Clue and many more.  One of hip-hop's most respected stalwarts, Noreaga's viability has consistently withstood both fluctuating creative and commercial climates, having sold millions of units throughout the past 8 years.

Noreaga is not only focused lyrically but he’s also focused on his own business and new label: Thugged Out Militainment.  Produced under Thugged Out Militainment and released in partnership with Babygrande, Noreaga has officially gone independent for his forthcoming Album/DVD Noreality. Noreaga wants his fans to be clear that Noreality is not a mixtape; rather, it is an album he created while shooting his DVD reality show and that’s what it inspired it—his everyday life. Norega adds, “I just want to give the fans that something extra this time.”

Noreaga delivers on that promise, back at it again with 2007’s Noreality, featuring high profile, A-list guest appearances from Jadakiss, Three Six Mafia, Kanye West, Pharrell Williams, Prodigy (of Mobb Deep), Bun B, Tru Life, David Banner, Capone, Kurupt & more.  With production by Swizz Beatz, among others, the album is the next chapter in a storied 10+ year career from one of hip-hop's most accomplished and respected emcees. The DVD version, which will be in limited quantity, features Norega’s reality show about his everyday life.

Chuck Wilson, Babygrande’s CEO added, “Noreaga is a legend and a pioneer. We are thrilled to have the opportunity to work with him and even more thrilled that N.O.R.E. is back on that street sh*t we all love.”

For press inquiries for either release, please contact: pr@babygrande.com or 212-633-8835.

www.babygrande.com

Bet on NYOIL to represent for the New Generation of Black Star Power

Stars come out for NYOIL's release party; HoodTREASON in stores today

June 26, 2007
New York, NY -- The stars came out to Stereo Nightclub on June 11th to celebrate the release of NYOIL's debut CD HoodTREASON – The Warm Up Album, hitting stores across the country today. It was an amazing night as NYOIL delivered a powerful performance of several songs and spoken word pieces off the album. Stopping midway through the performance, NYOIL thanked pioneers in the building Barry Bee of the Get Fresh Crew, Dana Dane, house music legend CeCe Rogers and then called Hip Hop legends Paradise Gray (X-Clan) and Jaz-O to the stage. NYOIL educated the audience on the histories and significance to him of these two greats. Then showing why he and not Jay Z is the true or-ig-i-na-tor, Jaz-O treated the audience to a rare performance. NYOIL ended the night with the controversial song that started it all… “Y’all Should All Get Lynched”.

Photos from the HoodTREASON release party at Stereo Nightclub can be seen at http://www.slide.com/r/oK110xWuuD9XWjqLlHyc2aZ0dMI3Nazt?view=large

Released online in April, HoodTREASON: The Warm Up Album is available in stores everywhere today, June 26th. In issues on stands now, reviews in XXL, The Source and Time Out New York have been outstanding…

“NYOIL’s latest long-player, HoodTREASON: The Warm Up Album... (demonstrates) a musical makeup as potent as its politicized content.”
– Chairman Mao, Senior Writer, XXL

“If this is NYOIL’s Warm Up, the real thing should be a monster”
– Mike Wolf, Music Editor, Time Out New York

“On his satisfying debut album, NYOIL continues his vitriolic campaign to rid rap of the self-destructive path he feels that it is on... By highlighting problems and actually offering solutions on HoodTREASON, NYOIL catapults himself to the forefront of the conscious rap movement.”
– Soren Baker, Senior Editor, The Source

With no features, no fluff, and no big name, overpriced producers, HoodTREASON is hip-hop in its truest sense blending tight rhymes and cadences with strong beats. Songs such as “Hip Hop You Don’t Stop” (produced by Mozaic) and the first single “Shout it in the Streets” (produced by Speek Greene) have an early 90’s feel to them allowing the hip-hop connoisseur to revel in the nostalgia. Containing 13 heartfelt, thought provoking songs, along with spoken word interludes and interview excerpts, HoodTREASON provides an entertaining and enlightening listening experience from start to finish.

Any media that has not yet received a promo copy of HoodTREASON for review, please contact Alyse Feldman at onthefly@mail2fly.com.

On Friday, June 29th see NYOIL live as he hosts the Lyricist Lounge featuring several performances including Chip Fu (of the Fu-Schnickens) at South Paw in Brooklyn, NY (125 5th Ave between Sterling Pl and St. John’s Pl, Brooklyn, NY 11217). Doors open at 11:30pm.

www.myspace.com/nyoil
www.nyoilmc.com

For interviews or information on NYOIL contact:
Alyse Feldman, President, On the Fly Public Relations, Toronto ON, 917-674-6067; onthefly@mail2fly.com

Alyse Feldman
On the Fly Public Relations
917-674-6067 New York
416-806-2359 Toronto
onthefly@mail2fly.com

Frederator Films Comes to Life in 2 Dimensions

FRED SEIBERT AND Producers KOLDE AND GARDNER OPEN FILM DIVISION; ANNOUNCE FIRST THREE FILMS IN PRODUCTION SLATE

LOS ANGELES, June 26 /PRNewswire/ -- Frederator Studios founder Fred Seibert announced plans today to launch Frederator Films, an animated feature film company with a mission to produce 2-D animated genre movies budgeted below $20 million. Seibert is launching the company with Kevin Kolde and Eric Gardner, with all three acting as producers on the projects.

Frederator Films has over a dozen projects on its initial development slate, the first three of which were announced today, each representing a different genre:

  -- A feature based on Samurai Jack, with original creator Genndy
     Tartakovsky attached to write and direct.  The seminal, Emmy-Award
     winning, animated TV series aired on Cartoon Network from 2001 until
     2004.  The Russian-born American animator is also renowned for the
     series Dexter's Laboratory and Star Wars: Clone Wars.

  -- The Neverhood, a film based on the cult favorite claymation PC-based
     computer adventure game created by Doug TenNapel and released by
     Dreamworks Studios in 1996.  TenNapel has signed on to write and direct
     the feature length film, which will be painstakingly shot in
     Claymation.  TenNapel is an Eisner award-winning graphic novelist, has
     created a number of computer and video games including Earthworm Jim
     and Skullmonkeys, and the animated series Earthworm Jim and
     "Catscratch" for Nickelodeon.

  -- The Seven Deadly Sins is a hip-hop animated feature.  The film will be
     written, designed, and directed by flash animator Dan Meth. Renowned
     personality and boxing promoter Don King is the first voice actor
     attached to the project.

Production on the first film, Seven Deadly Sins, is expected to commence in the fall of 2007. Frederator plans to produce two films a year. Principal production will be located in Hollywood and New York.

"Our studio's successes have been built on the best creative talents in the animation business. Genndy Tartakovsky, Doug TenNapel, and Dan Meth are continuing a tradition of original cartoons we began in 1998 and moving it into feature films," explains Seibert

Gardner added, "Fred is the master at identifying voids in the marketplace and filling them with paradigm-shifting content -- there has been a dearth of both 2D and genre animated feature product which Frederator Films will be rectifying, much to the delight of young males everywhere."

Frederator Films' producers each bring a unique range of capabilities and experience to the company. Fred Seibert, the former president of Hanna- Barbera and the original creative director of MTV, opened Frederator Studios in 1998, an independent American animation studio producing original cartoons. Seibert's debut production for Cartoon Network was What A Cartoon!, which spun off a number of hit series including Cow & Chicken, Dexter's Laboratory, and Powerpuff Girls. Moving to Nickelodeon, he continued his streak with The Fairly OddParents, ChalkZone, and My Life as a Teenage Robot. Kevin Kolde is a veteran producer who ran Spumco, John Kricfalusi's ("Ren & Stimpy") company, for over a decade. Gardner is Chairman/CEO of Panacea Entertainment, a talent management and production company he founded 36 years ago, repping such diverse clients as Donny Osmond, Richard Belzer, Paul Shaffer, The Sex Pistols, Elvira, Timothy Leary, and members of the Rolling Stones, Pink Floyd, and The Who. He has produced over 100 hours of televsion and several features.

Source: Frederator Films

CONTACT: Henry Eshelman, heshelman@platformgrp.com, or Hilary Carver
hcarver@platformgrp.com, both of PMG +1-323-337-9042, for Frederator Films