Hear the New Sound in Hip-Hop

Los Angeles, CA — Underground rookies of the year tPC have released their debut, "A Long Story Short" on Unit 8 Recordings. The album is available on iTunes, eMusic, Napster, and anywhere music is sold online.

Distributed by Perspective Music, "A Long Story Short" is 13 tracks of progressive hip-hop, with stories of struggle, hope, love lost, and freedom found.  Listeners worldwide are tuning in to a new sound in hip-hop – and loving it.

iTunes:
http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/
viewAlbum?id=259001154&s=143441

eMusic:
http://www.emusic.com/album/
tPC-The-People-s-Choice-A-Long-Story-Short-MP3-Download/11058737.html

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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
http://www.myspace.com/choosehiphop
http://www.uber.com/choosehiphop

NEW YORK, NY~07/30/2007~1:53 pm

One of the hottest Hip Hop artist to ever come out of the state of Connecticut is "Blue".  He’s been burning up the Internet with freestyles and underground tracks for some time but now he has released "Clothes Off" the first single off of his highly anticipated and long overdue debut album "Dear Diary" to be released October 2007.

Like an author penning a biography Blue lays his life down between the lines on "Dear Diary".  This is a soulful Hip Hop album documenting Blue’s struggles and accomplishments moving from the hood to the right part of town and still not seeing the "American Dream." Blue’s flow is so smooth and real that he’s taken the underground rap scene by storm and is now poised to let the rest of the world feel him.

http://www.myspace.com/musicunlimitedrecords

Music Unlimited Records
AV Hodge, Public Relations Director
av@musicunlimitedrecords.com

featuring art by:
Andrew Pommier, Angela Boatwright, Blaine Fontana, Blek le Rat, Books llll, Caia Koopman, Chris Yormick, Cody Hudson, Dalek, David Choe, Eye One, Francesco LoCastro, Freddi C, J. Shea, James Jean, Jeff Soto, Joshua Krause, Kelsey Brookes, Kenton Parker, Kofie, Mel Kadel, Michael Sieben, Mike Giant, R. Grimes, Rammellzee, RETNA, Ron English, Sage Vaughn, Sam Flores, Skwerm, Tim McCormick, Travis Millard

Opening event:
Friday, August 3rd, 2007 6pm-9pm
Artists in attendance:  Angela Boatwright & Eye One
Music provided by KON

Show runs:
8/03/07-8/18/07

Rhys Gallery
401 Harrison Ave.
Boston, MA 02118

Sponsored by Karmaloop & SWINDLE Magazine

www.scion.com/installation
www.karmaloop.com
www.swindlemagazine.com
www.rhysgallery.com

HOLLYWOOD, CA (August 2007) – Join some of the biggest names in sports entertainment for the X Games Thirteen red carpet launch party in Hollywood this Thursday. The event will be hosted by Braydon Szafranski, Stevie Williams, Paul Rodriguez, Terry ‘TK’ Kennedy and Jereme Rogers of The Zenetti Skate Team featuring a special live performance by Hurricane Chris performing his hit single "A Bay Bay". Zenetti will also be showcasing Paul Wall’s Iced Out Grill Cadillac Escalade.

Zenetti Skate Team – Zenetti the automotive leader in wheel design has teamed up with Dominic DeLuca of the world famous skate shop & streetwear boutique; Brooklyn Projects; to form the wheel industries first ever official skate team. This is not your typical rim sponsorship scenario, where a company just giving a skateboarder a set of wheels, poses for a picture and you never hear about them again. This is an official skate team with a complete partnership, including magazine features, show appearances and advertising campaign. We have some of the top skate professionals in the world representing our brand and feel that our partnership will help elevate the industry and spark a new trend. These athletes were hand picked by Dominic and Zenetti for their trendsetting style as well as the fact that they embody what Zenetti stands for as a brand; superior performance, cutting edge style, and class.

When:
Thursday, August 2nd 2007
Red Carpet Arrivals at 10pm
Media Check-In at 9pm

Where:
ML Hollywood (Day After)
6757 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood CA 90028

Talent RSVP Contact:
Erica Percell
P: 310.956.7866
E: erica@impentertainment.com
(Talent request must be received no later than 2pm on Thursday)

Media Contact:
January Swiderski
P: 310.425.4879
E: January@impentertainment.com

WITH NEWLY APPOINTED PRESIDENT JERI L.WRIGHT, DAUGHTER OF RENOWNED PREACHER JEREMIAH WRIGHT

NAN Chicago Chapter Strives to Reshape City’s Focus on Social Justice and Civil Rights

(Chicago, July 27, 2007 )"Reverend Al Sharpton, Former Presidential candidate and one of the country"s foremost leaders for civil rights, will be in Chicago to announce the launch of a Chicago chapter of his National Action Network on Wednesday, August 1, 2007 , at the historic Regal Theater, located 1645 East 79th Street . A launch press conference is scheduled for 4p.m. and will be attended by Jeri L. Wright, the President-elect of the Chicago Chapter of NAN, along with other community, religious and political leaders from the Chicago area.

The newly formed Chicago chapter is one of 36 chapters of National Action Network in the United States and Rev. Sharpton is excited to have appointed Jeri Wright to serve as leader because she will impart a fresh vision for Chicago . According to Reverend Sharpton: "I have worked with Ms. Wright on a range of issues through the years and she has the strong vision and commitment to lead the Chicago chapter with an aggressive agenda that will fight civil injustice, racial disparity, and socio-economic inequality."

NAN is one of the leading civil rights organizations in the nation and works extensively to promote a modern civil rights agenda which includes a standard of decency for all people regardless of race or sex, social justice for all communities, and improvement of race relations. Through the years, NAN has served as a megaphone for the voiceless and an advocate for those in need. The organization has been in the forefront on issues relating to voter registration, education, and police misconduct. You can learn more about what we do viewing our website at www.nationalactionnetwork.net.

"Because of my upbringing, I have always been committed to the liberation of people of African descent," Wright says. "And I have always admired the work that Rev. Shapton has done with the National Action Network. As I began to help build his clergy connections across the country, one day I came to the realization that I was being called to do more than just produce a publication that educates nurtures and empowers Africans in the Diaspora or give consultations on the subject, but to take ownership and lead the movement here in Chicago. This vision for the Chicago chapter is to bridge the generational gap and engage people of all ages. That vision is reflected through our inter-generational leadership."

The first initiative of the Chicago chapter is slated as The NAN Decency Initiative national "Day of Outrage" against the continuous use in the music recording industry of the words "nigga," "bitch" and "ho."  Reverend Sharpton, who has persistently challenged the entertainment industry on denigrating lyrics, will lead a protest in 20 cities including Chicago on August 7th to call for the withdrawal of public investments from companies that won’t clean up their act. In many states billions of dollars from state pension funds are invested in the entertainment industry. The overall goal is to establish a single standard that will be adopted by media and entertainment entities that will respect all people regardless of race, gender and sexual orientation.

WHO:
Reverend Al Sharpton, Founder and President of NAN; Jeri Wright, President/NAN-Chicago; Reverend Otis Moss III, Vice-President/NAN-Chicago; Arrie Denise Thomas-Williams, Director of Decency/NAN-Chicago; 6th Ward Alderman Freddrenna Lyle, Treasurer/NAN-Chicago; Dr. Jeremiah Wright, Jr., Senior Pastor/Trinity United Church of Christ; Father Michael Pfleger, Pastor, Community of St. Sabina, and other committed clergy
WHAT:
Launch of National Action Network Chicago Chapter
WHEN:
Wednesday, August 1, 2007 , 4P.M.
WHERE:
1645 East 79th Street (Regal Theater)

Contacts:                                                                                                 
Chicago Communications Director: LaKeisha Gray – Sewell
(773) 577-4600 lrgwriting1@yahoo.com

National Vice President of Communications: Rachel Noerdlinger
(212) 876-5444 revalmedia@yahoo.com

The Aphilliates Celebrate with Weekend of Special Events

ATLANTA, GA – July 30, 2007 – Starting today, the world will be able to catch the founding members of The Aphilliates DJ collective five days a week. Gangsta Grillz Radio can now be heard Monday through Thursday from 10pm-Midnight, in addition to the show’s original time slot – Saturdays from 8pm-10pm. Hosted by DJs Drama, Don Cannon and Sense, the show airs in Atlanta on WHTA-FM 107.9 and can also be heard online at www.Hot1079atl.com.

To celebrate the show’s re-launch, Gangsta Grillz Radio took over Atlanta airwaves this weekend, airing in eight hour slots on Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 2-10pm. During the “takeover,” Cannon, Sense and Drama were joined on air by several celebrity well-wishers, including Kanye West, Big Boi, Young Jeezy, Fabolous, Trey Songz, Playaz Circle. “The relationship between artists and DJs can be so tumultuous at times, that it’s great to see that caliber of talent come through and show us love,” remarks Drama. “They’ve been a vital part of our success, as we consistently put in the work to be a part of theirs. So it was especially important to have them be a part of our celebration.”

The Aphilliates also hosted a series of events to allow fans and colleagues to share in the celebration. The weekend started with an exclusive VIP Launch Mixer at the Verve Lounge in Atlanta’s Midtown, where The Aphilliates were toasted by members of the Hot 107.9 family as well as music executives and even Atlanta City Councilman Kwanzaa Hall. Friday and Saturday nights saw special events for the public at some of Atlanta’s hottest venues. On Saturday afternoon, Gangsta Grillz Radio broadcasted live from Stone Mountain Park for the ultimate Black Family Reunion, allowing fans to personally interact with the show’s hosts and guests. To close out the weekend festivities, The Aphilliates, Hot 107.9 and Rolling Out Magazine organized the Gangsta Grill Playground at Centennial Place Park on Sunday afternoon. Underprivileged children in the community were treated to food, games, pony rides, and live appearances by Yung Dro and Big Kuntry the opportunity to partake in a live broadcast. “The Aphilliates Movement is one that is unique as we are an entertainment brand with a purpose,”
says DJ Don Cannon. “We not only support the artists – both underground and established artists – in an effort to achieve notoriety; but we also believe in uplifting the community through service. We intend to be positive examples and be the catalysts for change in how people perceive the Hip-Hop community. Definitely continue to PAY ATTENTION as the movement Continues.”

Sunday night, DJ Drama, Don Cannon and DJ Sense were joined by friends and fans at Motions Nightclub in the Atlanta Underground for the grand finale. The event – co-hosted by fellow Aphilliates DJ Infamous, DJ Ox Banga and Stix Malone – featured appearances and performances by Lil’ Scrappy, Yung Joc, Willie The Kid, Playaz Circle, Grand Hustle, CTE, Diamond of Crime Mob, MTV’s LaLa, Carmelo Anthony and countless members of Atlanta’s Entertainment community. WHTA-FM’s on-air and executive staff showed their support every step of the way, through their presence and words. “Gangsta Grillz Radio in Atlanta is another star coming out of the Hot 107.9 camp,” says Jerry Rupert, Program Director of the Radio One station. “I’m proud to have such great talent on our team. DJ Drama, DJ Sense, and Don Cannon are all about Young America. The world is about to see Gangsta Grillz Radio take Hip-Hop to a whole new level.”

Gangsta Grillz Radio was originally launched on Hot 107.9 in the summer of 2005. In the two years since, the show’s unique combination of talk, mixshow and traditional radio formats has gained a legion of fans eager to support another facet of the Gangsta Grillz brand that has placed The Aphilliates at the forefront of the Southern Hip-Hop movement. The next phase for this seemingly limitless brand is the release of Gangsta Grillz The Album, tentatively scheduled for a Thanksgiving 2007 release on Grand Hustle/Atlantic Records. The Aphilliates Music Group is also gearing up for Willie The Kid’s Asylum Records debut release, The Crown Prince, as well as La The Darkman’s as yet untitled solo project on Embassy/SRC.

For more information, please visit www.gangstagrillz.com or www.hot1079atl.com.

Contact:
DJ Sense
Aphilliates Music Group
(404) 524-1266

YouTube Community and Recording Artists 50 Cent, Common and Polow da Don to Judge First YouTube Rap Competition

SAN BRUNO, CA–(Marketwire – July 30, 2007) – YouTube, the leading online video community that allows people to discover, watch and share originally created videos, today announced its second major music promotion, the YouTube OntheRise Rap Edition. This follow-up to last year’s highly successful YouTube Underground contest is the first of three genre-specific music competitions. This first installment seeks to discover the best rap and hip-hop artists in the United States, inviting unsigned talent who aspire to be professional artists to submit their own original music videos to http://www.youtube.com/ontherise.

Artists can submit original videos that best represent their talents from Friday, August 10 through Friday, August 17. 50 Cent, Common and Polow da Don will help judge the contest and will select 20 finalists to be presented to the YouTube community on Wednesday, August 29. The YouTube community will then vote on a final winner who will be unveiled on Friday, September 7.

"So many talented artists use our platform to share their music with the world and these competitions will recognize artists’ incredible work and creativity," said Jamie Byrne, Head of Product Marketing, YouTube. "The genre-specific format will give artists the opportunity to compete with and be judged by others in their own field who share a common musical interest."

"There are top shelf artists on YouTube that haven’t been heard. This contest will give them a chance to rise to the top of the game," said 50 Cent. "There will be some great stuff coming out of this contest. It’s a shot to claim a spot as an MC."

The winner will be awarded a trip to New York City to professionally record a single for G-Unit/Interscope Records, a $10,000 gift card from Guitar Center, and their video will be featured on the homepage of YouTube.

The YouTube OntheRise Rap Edition Details

Submissions begin for the YouTube OntheRise Rap Edition Friday, August 10 and end Friday, August 17. Artists are encouraged to submit original videos that showcase their personalities and creativity. Each video entry must include a full, original song that is five minutes or under. All entrants must be 18 years or older and residents of the U.S. to participate.

To view the OnTheRise RAP Edition ’07 50 Cent Intro, see http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_GbrLHtq70o

About YouTube

YouTube is the world’s most popular online video community allowing millions of people to discover, watch and share originally created videos. YouTube provides a forum for people to connect, inform and inspire others across the globe and acts as a distribution platform for original content creators and advertisers large and small. YouTube, LLC is based in San Bruno, CA and is a subsidiary of Google Inc.

ARLINGTON, Va., July 30 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Rapper Paul Wall, known in music circles as "The People’s Champ," will soon depart for the Persian Gulf as part of a USO/Multi National Corps – Iraq entertainment tour. This is Wall’s second USO tour, having performed in the region as part of "Jamie Kennedy’s Hip-Hop Comedy Tour" in early 2007.

Skilled in the art of wordplay and inspired by the legendary DJ Screw, Wall emerged onto the national circuit following his appearance in Mike Jones’ 2005 hit single "Still Trippin." Since his debut, Wall has had multiple hit singles including "Sittin’ Sidewayz" featuring Big Pokey, "Break ‘Em Off" featuring Lil’ Keke and "I’m Throwed" featuring Jermaine Dupri.

"Being a part of a USO tour and performing for the troops is amazing," said Wall. "It’s so easy to get caught up in the day-to-day and to forget what’s happening overseas — this is my way of letting them know I realize what they’re sacrificing and am truly grateful."

Regarded as having one of the most distinctive and charismatic voices from the ‘dirty south,’ Wall is an accomplished DJ and is busy promoting his sophomore album, "Get Money, Stay True." He is also co-owner of TV Jewelry, a lucrative business that specializes in designing gold and diamond encrusted mouth grills, and caters to celebrity clientele.

For more than 66 years, the USO’s mission has remained the same: to support U.S. troops and their families wherever they serve — until every one comes home. Carrying on this tradition, the USO produced 346 entertainment tours in 2006, both stateside and overseas, to boost morale and ensure service members that America cares about them.

AT&T, Inc. is the official telecommunications sponsor of USO entertainment tours. For a list of recent and upcoming USO tours, visit http://www.uso.org/whatwedo/entertainment/. To learn more about the USO or to find out how to support the troops, visit www.uso.org.

About the USO

For more than 66 years, the USO (United Service Organizations) has been providing morale, welfare and recreational services to U.S. military personnel and their families. The USO is a nonprofit, charitable organization, relying on the generosity of the American people to support its programs and services. The USO is supported by Worldwide Strategic Partners AT&T Inc., BAE Systems North America, Clear Channel Communications, The Coca-Cola Company, DRS Technologies, Inc., Military Channel, S & K Sales Co., TriWest Healthcare Alliance and The Walt Disney Company. Other corporate donors, including the United Way and Combined Federal Campaign (CFC-11381), have joined thousands of individual donors to support the USO. For more information on the USO, please visit our Web site at www.uso.org.

  Contact:
  Oname Thompson, (703) 908-6471
  othompson@uso.org

Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20031119/USO

Source: USO

CONTACT: Oname Thompson of USO, +1-703-908-6471, othompson@uso.org

Web Site: http://www.uso.org/

Company News On-Call: http://www.prnewswire.com/comp/908313.html

House of Courvoisier Hosts T.I. Vs T.I.P. Album Release Party During BET Awards Week

DEERFIELD, Ill., July 30 /PRNewswire/ — During the 2007 BET Awards week, Courvoisier hosted several exclusive events to honor the "Self Made Man", beginning with rap artist, actor, producer and co-CEO of Grand Hustle Records, T.I. The House of Courvoisier served as the host for the T.I. Vs T.I.P. album release party. More than 500 invited guests packed The Republic, where they were treated to the one-of-a-kind House of Courvoisier experience, while getting an exclusive first listen to the newest release from the self- proclaimed "King of the South." Pictured is Chris Mahoney, senior brand director, Beam Global Spirits & Wine, presenting T.I. with a personalized bottle of Courvoisier Initiale Extra, on the red carpet. Guests got into party mode sipping Courvoisier’s signature premium cocktails, such as Courvoisier Brown Sugar and Courvoisier Strawberry Lemonade, as they rocked to the sounds of DJ Mars, who kept today’s hottest cuts coming on the one’s and two’s. Other notable guests in the building included hip-hop mogul Kevin Liles, official House of Courvoisier brand spokesperson Big Tigger, New Orleans Saints’ running back Reggie Bush, boxing great Floyd Mayweather Jr., R&B singers Ginuwine and Tyrese, hip-hop artist Busta Rhymes, actor Omar Epps, sister and brother singing and acting duo Brandy and Ray J, and Chance of "I Love New York", among numerous others. To learn more about upcoming HOC events and promotions, visit the new House of Courvoisier web site at http://www.thehouseofcv.com/.

(Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20070730/AQM101 )

Courvoisier reminds consumers to "drink smart(R)." For more information about Courvoisier cognac, recipes for the signature cocktails and corporate responsibility visit http://www.courvoisier.com/ and http://www.drinksmart.com/.

Courvoisier(C) Cognac, 40% alc./vol. (C)2007 Beam Global Spirits & Wine, Inc., Deerfield, IL
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PRN Photo Desk, photodesk@prnewswire.com

Source: Courvoisier

CONTACT: Ronald E. Childs, +1-312-986-1260, rchilds@flowerscomm.com, or
Thelma A. Walker, +1-312-986-1265, twalker@flowerscomm.com, both for
Courvoisier

Web site: http://www.courvoisier.com/
http://www.thehouseofcv.com/

NEW YORK, NY — (Market Wire – Jul 30, 2007) –  The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) today announced that it has filed 26 separate infringement actions against nightclubs, bars and restaurants in 17 states.

In each of the cases filed today, the business establishment has publicly performed the copyrighted musical works of ASCAP’s songwriter, composer and music publisher members without obtaining a license from ASCAP to do so. ASCAP reached out to each of the establishments repeatedly over a significant period of time before taking legal action. In every instance, the establishment refused to obtain a license, but continued to perform ASCAP members’ music without permission, resulting in the filing of the infringement actions.

ASCAP protects the rights of its members by licensing and distributing royalties for the non-dramatic public performances of their copyrighted works. Those licensed by ASCAP include any establishment or business that wants to perform copyrighted music publicly.

"ASCAP is simultaneously filing these 26 actions to create awareness among music users and the public that it is a Federal offense to perform copyrighted music without permission," said Vincent Candilora, Senior Vice President of Licensing at ASCAP. "Taking legal action is always ASCAP’s last step in a long process of contacting, informing and educating business establishments of their obligations under the Federal Copyright Law. With many of these cases, the process has been going on for over a year, so they have had plenty of time to do the right thing."

Any business using copyrighted music has the opportunity to obtain permission to do so lawfully, through acceptance of a license covering the use of over 8.5 million copyrighted songs and compositions. Nearly 90% of the license fees ASCAP collects are paid as royalties directly to songwriters, composers and music publishers. The balance covers ASCAP’s operating costs, which are among the lowest in the world for a performing rights organization, and the lowest by far in the U.S.

Frequently Asked Questions about licensing can be found on ASCAP’s website at http://www.ascap.com/licensing/licensingfaq.html. The establishments (listed below) have performed publicly the copyrighted musical works of ASCAP’s songwriter, composer and music publisher members without receiving their permission to do so, resulting in lost income for these music creators.

Establishment, City, State

Salty Dawg II, Tucson, AZ
Foxfire Room, N. Hollywood, CA
Pelican Isle, Huntington, CA
Skylark, San Francisco, CA
Snake Pit, Denver, CO
Humphrey’s East, New Haven, CT
Kashmir, West Palm Beach, FL
Tequila Willie’s, Melbourne, FL
Sanctuary, Atlanta, GA
Rome Street Tavern, Carrollton, GA
O’Hare Gaslight Club, Chicago, IL
Club Paradise, Angola, IN
Registry, Crown Point, IN
Red Maple, Baltimore, MD
Holiday Inn Southfield, Southfield, MI
Razzles, Westland, MI
Janae’s West, St. Louis, MO
Cody’s Chinese Bistro, Raleigh, NC
Manhattan on Pearl, Nashua, NH
Fusion 215 (f/k/a Nest), New York, NY
Montage Grill, Rochester, NY
Hiro Ballroom, New York, NY
Doghouse Bar & Grill, North Royalton, OH
Nuno’s Bar & Grill, Austin, TX
Oakley’s, Waco, TX
Ibiza Dinner Club, Seattle, WA

About ASCAP

Established in 1914, ASCAP (American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers) is the first and leading U.S. Performing Rights Organization representing the world’s largest repertory totaling over 8.5 million copyrighted musical works of every style and genre from more than 295,000 songwriter, composer and music publisher members. ASCAP also represents the repertories created by the international affiliates of 90 foreign performing rights organizations. ASCAP protects the rights of its members and foreign affiliates by licensing the public performances of their copyrighted works and distributing royalties based upon surveyed performances. ASCAP is the only American Performing Rights Organization owned and governed by its writer and publisher members. www.ascap.com