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Mos Def and other Artists, Students and Activists Call for a Student Walk out on Monday October 1st To Support the Jena 6

Artist/Activist Mos Def, Idris Elba, Common, M1, Talib Kweli, MC Lyte, Pharoahe Monch, the Malcolm X Grassroots Movement, Sankofa Community Empowerment, Change the Game, the National Hip Hop Political Convention, The Hip-Hop Association, Color of Change and student leaders from over 100 campuses call for a National Student Walk-Out on Monday October 1 at 12 noon central time to support the Jena 6, who are being denied their human rights by the Louisiana criminal justice system.

September 26, 2007 New York - Black and Latino/a artists, activists and students across the country are organizing a national day of support for six Black high school students known as the "Jena 6." Over 100 schools have joined in the call to walk out of classrooms at 12 noon, Central Standard Time on Monday October 1 and rally either on campus or at other designated areas to demand the immediate release of Mychal Bell from jail.

Mos Def, who spearheaded the campaign, said "This is the time for Black people to support the Jena 6, and call attention to the unequal treatment the criminal Justice system is dishing out not only in Jena Louisiana but across this nation"we all live in Jena."

The Jena case began last fall, when two Black high school students sat under the "white" tree on their campus.  White students responded by hanging nooses from the tree, conjuring up images of lynching and racial terrorism endured by Black people across the country. When Black students protested the light punishment for the students who hung the nooses, District Attorney Reed Walters came to the school and told the students he could "take [their] lives away with a stroke of [his] pen."

Racial tension continued to mount in Jena, and the District Attorney did nothing in response to several egregious cases of violence and threats against black students. But when a white student--who had been a vocal supporter of the student's who hung the nooses, taunted a black student and called several black students "nigger"--sustained minor injuries from a school fight, six black students were charged with second-degree attempted murder. Last month, the first young man to be tried, Mychal Bell, was convicted. He faced up to 22 years in prison for a school fight until Black people began to organize and his conviction was thrown out by a court that rules he should not have been tried as an adult.  However, the DA and the judge still refuse to drop the charges in this case and Bell, though released on $45,000 bail, is still subject to trial.

This case has become a symbol for the Black community of the disproportionate arrest and incarceration rate of Black people and the excessive punishment of Black students in schools across the country. Many local organizers say what is happening to the Jena 6 youth is similar to what happens in their cities.

Mos Def added, "Jena Louisiana is the same as "Jena" New York. From Mychal Bell to Sean Bell our communities continue to be targeted."

The group has created a list of demands that will be read at noon during rallies around the country.

Demands
Judge J.P. Mauffray and District Attorney Reed Walters have engaged in a string of egregious actions. We call for:

1.  All charges against the Jena 6 be dropped;

2.  The United States Department of Justice to convene an immediate inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the arrests and prosecutions of the Jena 6;

3.  Judge Mauffray to be recused from presiding over Bell's juvenile court hearings or other proceedings;

4.  The Louisiana Office of Disciplinary Counsel to investigate Reed Walters for unethical and possibly illegal conduct; 

5.  The Louisiana Judiciary Commission investigate Judge Mauffray for unethical conduct;

6. The Jena School District superintendent to be removed from office; and

7. That each local, state and federal criminal justice apparatus stop profiling the black community in general and specifically black youth for imprisonment and free labor.

For more information: www.mxgm.org and www.myspace.com/SankofaEmpowerment

To add your name and school to join this movement please contact:
Assata Richards at assata@pitt.edu or Shantrelle P. Lewis at SJPLewis@hotmail.com

List of additional endorsers: Cynthia McKinney, Immortal Technique, K'naan, April Silver/akilaworksongs, Kevin Powell, Brian White, NyOil, Goapele, Dwayne Wiggins, X-Clan, Wise Intelligent.

Contact: Rosa Clemente 347-223-8054 or
Shantrelle P. Lewis 202-246-5244 or jena6walkout@gmail.com

CHART-TOPPING MULTI-PLATINUM HIP-HOP HEART THROBS BOW WOW & OMARION JOIN FORCES TO CREATE MAJOR EVENT COLLABORATIVE ALBUM

"Face Off" album in stores December 11th

Bow Wow & Omarion
Columbia Records
Face Off In Stores December 11th
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ABOUT THE BOW WOW / OMARION COLLABORATIVE ALBUM

The Top Secret Bow Wow - Omarion Project
Slated To Drop This Fall

The chart-topping multi-platinum hip-hop dynamos Bow Wow and Omarion have joined forces to create a new collaborative collection that promises to become one of the major musical events of 2007. The top secret Bow Wow-Omarion project will be released this fall.

While details of the Bow Wow-Omarion project remain under wraps, the new album marks the culmination of a joint collaborative process dating back to 2005, when Omarion's vocal contributions to "Let Me Hold You," the first single from Bow Wow's fourth album, Wanted, peaked at #4 on the Billboard Hot 100, giving Bow Wow his first-ever Top 10 single and Omarion his first Top 10 as a solo artist.

That same year, Bow Wow and Omarion hit the road as co-headliners on the SRO "Scream Tour IV Presents: The Heart Throb Tour."

"Me and O have been trying to put this together for so many years, and now we've got the opportunity to do it," Bow Wow told Billboard.com earlier this month. "We're in the creative process right now, coming up with ideas daily, so the process is real smooth. We're anxious to make this whole thing happen. It's gonna be a special event. It's gonna be crazy, something the people have been waiting on -- the girls have been waiting on -- for years. O's one of my best friends. Anytime you get a chance to work with somebody you're best friends with, it's not even work, it's like working with family."

Omarion shares his best friend's enthusiasm for the as-yet-unnamed project. "This isn't about money, this is about music," says Omarion. "We both started young and have grown up together, working on the same tours, and have developed our identity in the music world. Jay-Z and R Kelly were the first big R&B/Rap combo, and we have great respect for them and have been inspired by them, but we still want to create something we can call our own. We just want to do our own thing. We want to have a great time and make good music for our fans. This is gonna be fun, so 'World, Watch out! We're coming!'"

ABOUT BOW WOW

Currently on the road with his "Price Of Fame Tour," Bow Wow is riding the success of his latest Top 10 album, The Price Of Fame, which reached #6 on the Billboard 200 and #2 on Billboard's Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. The Price Of Fame kicked out a string of hit singles including the #1 Hot Rap Tracks chartbuster "Shortie Like Mine" as well as "I'm A Flirt" and "Outta My System."

Released in December 2006, The Price of Fame is the first new studio album from Bow Wow since July 2005 when his RIAA platinum-certified Wanted debuted at #3 on the Billboard Top 200 and generated the smash singles "Let Me Hold You" (featuring Omarion) (#1 Rap, #2 R&B/Hip-Hop, #4 Hot 100) and "Like You" (featuring Ciara) (#1 Rap, #1 R&B Hip-Hop, #3 Hot 100).

Bow Wow--whose film credits include "Like Mike" (one of the 50 Top Grossing films of 2002), "All About The Benjamins" (2003), "Johnson Family Vacation" (2004), "Roll Bounce" and "The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift" (2006). This past year, he also starred in the CW hit television series, "Smallville."

Bow Wow first burst on the scene back in 2000--under the wing of super producer Jermaine Dupri--with his debut album, Beware of Dog, which went on to sell more than three million copies while solidifying his status as an authentic hip-hop heartthrob.

Bow Wow took his brand of rap to the next level with 2001's Doggy Bag, hitting the road in support of his multi-platinum sophomore CD with the sold-out "SCREAM Tour II," wowing fans all over the country with hits like "Take Ya Home" and "Thank You."

With his third album, 2003's Unleashed, Bow Wow became more directly involved with writing and producing his music, creating a collection directly from the heart, conveying a more personal overview of life from Bow Wow's perspective.

He is the youngest musician to open the Grammy Awards, is the first "kid" to be included in Vanity Fair's prestigious annual music issue (October 2001), and entered "The Guinness Book of World Records" as the youngest solo rapper to hit #1 on the U.S. charts.

Bow Wow is launching his own media company, LBW Entertainment, which handles emerging artists including Young Jinsu and Clee-O.

With numerous hit singles, platinum-plus albums, sold-out tours, starring roles in hit films, and a place in "The Guinness Book of World Records" already on his resume, Bow Wow continues to prove that he's the 100% real deal with the indisputable goods: a bona fide superstar blessed with talent, tenacity, and a deep connection to his audience.

ABOUT OMARION

R&B superstar Omarion rang in 2007 with 21, the year's first #1 album. The performer's second solo album (and first on Columbia Records) entered the Billboard Top 200 best-selling albums and the R&B sales charts at #1, mirroring the achievement of his debut solo album, O, which entered both those charts at #1 in February 2005. An important new voice in contemporary R&B and hip-hop, Omarion is one of a select group of artists to have achieved back-to-back #1 debuts on both the Hot 100 and the R&B charts with two consecutive albums.

Born and raised in Inglewood, California, Omarion rose to fame while still a teen as a member of the groundbreaking urban "boy band" B2K. His soulful vocals, riveting stage presence, and undeniable charisma helped B2K score a hit with the group's very first single, "Uh Huh," in 2001; achieve gold status with the group's self-titled debut album in 2002; and go RIAA platinum with the group's best-selling sophomore outing, Pandemonium! in 2003.

Omarion's undeniable media-geniality has led to numerous television guest appearances including "Punk'd," "The Sharon Osbourne Show," "Regis & Kelly" and "Soul Train." In addition to his musical performances, Omarion has acted on the big screen with key roles in "You Got Served" and "Fat Albert." Omarion stars in "Somebody Help Me," an innovative horror film directed by Chris Stokes and may be seen in the upcoming films "Reggaeton" and Tyger ("Menace II Society") Williams' "Street Soldier."

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We Luv Black Women; Hip Hop Artist Pioneers New Campaign for Black Women

(Washington, DC: September 26, 2007) With rap music being at the center of discussions about misogyny and male attitudes toward women, a Hip-Hop song entitled We Luv Black Women will be released on October 2nd, to promote the opposite message.

Hip-Hop artist, activist and author, Tehuti, has decided to launch a campaign, countering the negative stereotypes and imagery oftentimes perpetuated in the media and in Hip Hop about Black women. The result is an ear-catching song entitled, We Luv Black Women, a website (weluvblackwomen.com) and two children's books, all to be released on October 2nd. Tehuti has a Masters in Human Services and his thesis centered around Hip Hop Culture as a teaching tool and intervention strategy, so he felt compelled to take action.

"During the Don Imus situation, Black men should have stepped up to support our women versus so many leaders just stepping on their own children by once again blaming Hip Hop. At the same time, in the culture of Hip Hop, we should have responded with songs that show more than the stereotypical portrayals of Black women that we are constantly inundated with daily. I couldn't just stand by and do nothing. I had to act," says Tehuti.

And, taking action is something that Tehuti does very well. During the 1990's, Tehuti conducted Hip Hop Culture workshops at D.C. Public Schools and has also worked with youth in Child & Family Services and Juvenile Justice systems. "I once worked at a school that did not have a library, so I pulled together a bunch of my own books and started a makeshift school library." Tehuti is also no stranger to the music industry, handling the management, bookings, and promotions for established artists.

On October 2, Tehuti will also release the weluvblackwomen.com website and two of his children's books. The website includes historic facts about the great accomplishments of women of African descent worldwide. The children's books are entitled Pretty Little Girl and Black People Read Well. Pretty Little Girl was written to encourage young Black girls to believe that they are beautiful. Black People Read Well was written to promote reading and writing to elementary school children, and to also help parents instill reading and writing skills in their children.

Tehuti will be one of the featured authors at the National Association of Black Female Executives in Music and Entertainment (NABFEME) Literary Lounge in Charlotte, North Carolina October 3-7. "Those who protest Hip Hop as a culture and rap music as an influence on multi-media outlets should equally be the loudest supporters of what I am doing." Tehuti asserts, "beyond criticizing lyrics, consumers need to support positive messages and artists must not be afraid to step up to the plate and be innovative. And, to quote the words of the song, So if you got a lady or momma or sister or daughter, I know you love that. We Luv Black Women!"

For more information on We Luv Black Women, Pretty Little Girl, and Black People Read Well or to arrange an interview with Tehuti, please contact Aaliyah Rashad at 909-350-9500 or email arashad@soulsticemarketing.com.

Rakim, Ghostface Killah and Brother Ali Combine Lyricism and Live Music With a Groundbreaking National Tour

HIP HOP LIVE! will kick off it's first annual tour at the House of Blues in Los Angeles on October 29, 2007. Presented by Flow TV and Dodge, and produced by The Agency Group, the traveling collaboration looks to go where no hip hop tour has gone before - showcasing the games top wordsmiths backed by an incredible 10-piece live band. Celebrating the progression and possibilities embraced by Hip-Hop culture, the legendary Rakim; Wu-Tang's finest, Ghostface Killah; and Rhymesayers Entertainment's, Brother Ali will cross the nation bringing the show to life with new songs and infectious renditions of the classics you know and love  - each energized by the amazing Rhythm Roots Allstars.

After running through 19 US cities, the tour will end up in Philadelphia on November 21st.  Tickets are on sale nationally.  The tour's reputation is colossal from the jump, featuring some of the greatest rappers working today: Ghostface Killah, still enjoying the success of last year's critically acclaimed Fishscale; Rakim, the God MC, offering historic tracks and the worlds first glimpse of new material from both his forthcoming Live DVD and highly anticipated new album The Seventh Seal; and Brother Ali, a Minneapolis rapper whose recent release The Undisputed Truth could possibly re-weave hip-hop's legacy.

The Allstars are, as the name aptly identifies them, are a tremendous collection of the industry's top musicians, and they're thrilled to be part of the Hip Hop Live Tour.  "It's an honor to be backing up some of hip-hop's most legendary mc's," they say. "We played with Rakim and Ghostface at South By Southwest this year and it was an amazing experience". This collective has performed/recorded with such superstars as Black Eyed Peas, Christina Aguilera, Justin Timberlake, Outkast, and more.

"Hip-Hop's roots are nourished by live music.  For artists who dug through crates searching for the perfect sample, always trying to replicate the sounds of a full band, standing on a stage, moving the crowd in front of this talent is both the nexus and the pinnacle of what we do", says Rakim.  Hip Hop Live! is a celebration of hip hop and a rare chance to see your favorite hip hop artists in a new and exciting way – surely a concert experience not be missed!

TOUR DATES

October 29 - Los Angeles, CA - House of Blues
October 30 - San Diego, CA - 4th & B
October 31 - Long Beach, CA - The Vault
November 1 - Santa Cruz, CA - The Catalyst
November 2 - San Francisco, CA - Mezzanine
November 3 - Portland, OR - Roseland Theater
November 4 - Seattle, WA - The Showbox
November 7 - Park City, UT - Harry O's
November 8 - Denver, CO - Ogden Theatre
November 9 - Aspen, CO - Belly Up
November 10 - Kansas City, MO - The Beaumont Theatre
November 11 - Minneapolis, MN - First Avenue
November 12 - Chicago, IL - House of Blues
November 13 - Bloomington, IN - Bluebird Theater
November 15 - New Haven, CT - Toad's Place
November 16 - New York, NY - Nokia Theatre
November 17 - Baltimore, MD - Sonar
November 18 - Washington, DC - 9:30 Club
November 21 - Philadelphia, PA - Trocadero

For more information, please contact:

Heathcliff Berru: Heathcliff@Girlie.com
212.989.2222 x 112; Chris Chafin Chris@Girlie.com, x120

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PAUL WALL OFFICIALY BLINGS OUT CUFF'S WITH AN EXCLUSIVE NEW DESIGN

Iced Out Cuff Bracelets! Get Cuffed Up

Houston, TX--- Iced Out grills were the hottest trend for many hip hop lovers, and now Paul Wall brings the Hollywood heat directly on your wrist. Paul Wall and his partner Jamie Kennedy fashioned exclusive Iced Out Cuff Bracelets in support of recent celebrities incarcerated such as Paris Hilton, Lindsey Lohan, Nicole Richie, Snoop Dog and many others, "My boy Jamie Kennedy came up with the idea because a lot of celebrities kept going to jail.," -Paul Wall. There are two sizes large for guys and small for the ladies. They are made just like real handcuffs and we also sell the keys as a necklace. They also have a safety release so you don't actually need the key to unlock them."

The design is rhodium plated over solid brass with stones on both sides. These Iced Out Cuffs are the ideal design for men and women who want to fashionably get "Cuffed Up." At an affordable price, interested clients can now log on to the official web site and order the Iced Out Handcuffs and receive a black velveteen bag.

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ABOUT PAUL WALL

Paul Wall is a top selling rapper, a DJ, and a promoter from Houston, Texas. Paul Wall is affiliated with Swishahouse Records, formerly Swisha Blast Records. His first start in the music industry was a street team member on the Northwest side of Houston where he promoted southern recording artists like as T.I. along with labels such as Cash Money and The New No Limit. His first major label success was with his debut album, The People's Champ, which produced a lead single, "Sittin' Sidewayz", widely known for it's national radio and television play success.

ABOUT GRILL'S BY PAUL WALL

Paul Wall's official Grills By Paul Wall site is the only authorized Paul Wall grills website. Each grill is stamped with a "PW" to guarantee that you are getting an official Paul Wall grill. All of Paul Wall's jewelers have been making grills for over 10 years and make and manufacture everything themselves in his own grills workshop. For more info please visit:

Link: http://www.grillsbypaulwall.com/mm5/merchant.mvc

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Hip Hop Poet Bomani Armah Releases 'Jena 6' Song To Continue Movement

Bomani Armah, the hip hop artist/poet responsible for the cultural phenomenon 'Read A Book,' has released "Jena 6," a song dedicated to furthering the Movement supporting six young Black men, their families, and community, suffering from injustice and the abuse of power in the state of Louisiana. This unique hip hop artist, Bomani Armah says "I'm not a rapper, I'm a poet with a hip hop style"

When asked about why he made this track, hip hop artist Bomani Armah says "I made this song, not to highlight the problem. That has already been done by activists, organizations and leaders like Color Of Change (colorofchange.org), Rev. Al Sharpton, Michael Baisden, and countless grassroots activists that aren't getting credit today for the work they put in months ago. I made this song, and released it after the recent March, out of concern that this Movement will die and lack the follow-through and unity we need to make any change in Jena , permanent. My job, and that of every one who listens to this song who has a sense of justice and concern for Black people, is to make sure that we do what is necessary economically, politically and culturally to support the Jena 6, and all those who were left behind when the March ended and the media and thousands left town. The hard work still remains to be done, in Jena , and throughout America , and I'm taking a stand, as an artist, father, husband, son, and brother."

Jena 6 is available at both Notarapper.com: http://notarapper.com and Bomani Armah's MySpace page: http://myspace.com/knotarapper

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Remo Da Rapstar Releases his Sophomore Project 'One Hit Away' CD/DVD

2006 Justo Award Winning artist Remo Da Rapstar returns with his latest effort " One Hit Away" packed with 24 brand new records and 12 exclusive videos. One Hit Away is availble in retail stores and digital retail ( remodarapstar.com and itunes.com)

New York City (PRWEB) September 30, 2007 -- Remo da Rapstar is set to release his latest album "One Hit Away," due in stores September 30th, 2007. With his first effort, "Rapstar Phenomenon," Remo experienced tremendous success. The album was hosted by four of the most influential DJ's in the game: DJ Vlad the Butcher, DJ Green Lantern, Dirty Harry and Clinton Sparks. On his latest work, Remo has Big Mike as his primary DJ. However, along with the album Remo is also providing ringtones, wallpapers and digital downloads available for his fans directly from his website www.remodarapstar.com.

This past year has been a stellar one for Remo as his list of accolades keeps growing rapidly. In 2006 he took the title of Justo Award Winner for "Best Underground Artist," and joined the ranks of legendary MCs such as The Notorious B.I.G., Common and DMX by being featured in The Source Magazine. Remo also received a 4.5X review in LOUD, Dubai's world famous music magazine, and appeared on MTV's Sucker Free show "Straight from the Streets." Remo has also received rave reviews from publications around the world and is the face of the nationwide advertising campaign for New Era Caps.

Working on the album for the last year, Remo believes he's at a point in his career where he can make the transition from the streets to the fame. "One Hit Away" is a street album with a combination of freestyles, videos and street singles. The album boasts features from a variety of artists including the late Stack Bundles (R.I.P.), Ransom, S.A.S., Richie Sosa and Nina B among many others. The first single off the album is "I Bang" introducing Richie Sosa holding down Toronto, Canada.

"I bang" is a record that touches on the hate that rises as an individual strives to make it to the top and is successful in accomplishing their goals. Once you get to a certain level, people will want to know you down, and you have to be aware of that in order to protect your interest by any means necessary. The video was shot in the Megacity, Toronto and it serves as an introduction for Canadian artist extraordinaire Richie Sosa.

"Keep it Movin" is track 14 on the CD. The track speaks on the importance that hard work and constant grind have toward achieving success. Most people want to get rich at a certain level, but are not willing to go that extra mile or be "go getters" to get there. As Remo's single advertises...You have to keep it moving.

"One Hit away" is a revolutionary street album that symbolizes the rise of an underdog. It brings the fun back to hip-hop, with a high level of diversity in concepts and delivery. All the songs will be available in stores and online with free downloads of music, ringtones and wallpapers. Remo da Rapstar and All City Distribution market, distribute, promote and create the product for the people in the most innovative and ground-breaking ways and this will be the first street album that has corresponding and interactive online downloads for the fans.

On September 30th, along with the album, Remo will also be releasing his two first videos off "One Hit Away" for his two first singles "I bang" and "Keep it movin."

Keep It Moving Video
http://youtube.com/watch?v=A5f4yrdcFLk

One Hit Away Track Listing:
CD Track list

1.I Bang//Richie Sosa: Prod. By Y Not ( SoundSmith)
2. Foundation// Nina B
3. Fresh Remix// Ru Spits ,Stack Bundles,S.A.SProd. By DoeBoy
4. Oh Yeah// Luba Prod. By RickSteel
5. How Does it Feel Prod. Ricksteel
6. People
7. Get it On // Nina B
8. I Just Wanna prod. By Hi-Tek
9. Who Betta
10. Top 8 Maya Prod. By Da Bizness
11. Da Future // Topofdalyne (T.L) and Prada
12. Good Stuff Prod. By Fresh Airez
13. DialTone // Spark Dawg ,Ransom
14. Keep it Movin
15. Larger than Life Prod. By Serge Deff
16. Da Grind // Real A** Nazzine
17. One Hit Away
18. Hard to Move On ( R.I.P Stack Bundles)
19. Thank U prod. By Cool N Dre
20. Earnin // Kissk Prod. By B Roc
21. Like This Prod. By Ron Browz
22. Talk Of NY Prod By Mean Dean
23. My City// Nick Howard// Prod By Neenyo ( soundSmith)
24. Poor Mans Prayer// Nick Howard/! / Prod By Mac (SoundSmith)

DVD Track list

1.I BANG
2. KEEP IT MOVING
3. MIXTAPES ARE DEAD
4. THANK U
5. HUSTLERS ANTHEM
6. ONE HIT AWAY
7. HAPPY FATHERS DAY
8.BALLIN
9. THIS IS WHY I AM HOT
10.DA GRIND
11.DA PEOPLE
12. MTV SUCKER FREE
13. BOWERY BALLROOM PERFORMANCE

http://remodarapstar.com/

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Artist Gemini The X.O Shakes things up with his latest club banger Face Down

Gemini The X.O has gained major attention since the release of his first single in May 01,2007. Fueled by demand in VA, NC, PA and certain oversea markets, X.O seeks to further expand into other areas. The radio single "Dat's Me" has already been added to the playlist in northern areas and the follow up single "Face Down" follows suit. With a healthy list of club performances ahead, look for the album Me, Myself and I in stores November 19, 2007.

For more info on Gemini The X.O visit

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Anime Returns The Voice of Hip-Hop Back To The People With The Release of "Tell Myself I'm Happy"

In an age of orange alerts, crumbling economic systems, and marshal law under the guise of homeland security the people are spoon fed entertainment deemed "safe" by major corporations and the government. Citizens are bombarded with biased media coverage of an unpopular war by big business news stations posing as fair and balanced, as well as mindless "reality" television which is far more scripted than the prime-time dramas they have replaced. Indeed, we the people have become conditioned to accept what is given to us. Everyone seems to be aware of this, except the public.

Nowhere has this policy of "eat it until you like it" become more evident than in today's music. What was once the lone voice of the people has become nothing more than hollow images of commercialism and violence. It is now designed to take the people's minds off of what is really going on, and desensitize them to the real life violence taking place all over the world everyday. What was once our parent's spirit of revolution has become a symbol of exactly how corrupted and apathetic our generation has become.

All is not lost however. Since the late 1990's a movement has been brewing. In basements and on street corners the essence of freedom remains strong, ready to bubble to the surface and give the people their voice back. Among this guerrilla movement stands Anime. An emcee as unpredictable and gritty as the animated films that he draws his name from and inspired by the pioneers of the hip-hop culture as well as revolutionary artists from all genres. He has spent over 10 years in the underground perfecting his craft. This time spent paying dues allowed Anime to develop a well balanced style that is as full of classic hip-hop braggadocio as it is full of story telling and social commentary.

Possessing the swagger of an east coast b-boy; combined with an aggressive delivery, and superior wordplay - Anime stands out from the pack. Always pushing the limits of what he is capable of as an emcee, and what hip-hop music is capable of being; Anime is set to strike the industry with a laser guided dose of reality. All in an effort to give a voice back to the people.   

Anime's first single, "Tell Myself I'm Happy" is everything that a hip-hop single should be. The feel good (yet thought provoking) beat is provided by German super-producer Shuko.  Anime paints a picture with his lyrical imagery taking us through "just one of those days". The track is anchored by a contagious chorus sung by rock singer Mike Maven.  The light hearted vibe of the main single is balanced by the sinister B-side "The Day After".  For this track, Anime is joined by crewmates Animal Cracka and A.D. "The Day After" sets the scene of what life would be like the day after a presidential assassination.

www.myspace.com/animehiphop

The Buzz On Anime

"Solid material no doubt.  Crazy production on both joints, Anime attacks the mic with mad charisma...definitely feels like circa '95...hot ish!"
- Shareef Hakim, WRFL/88.1 fm

"Dope man, i dig both sides...particularly the A-side, "Tell Myself I'm Happy"."
- DJ Hyphen, KUBE 93.3 FM Seattle

"Great track, well produced...  Great lyrics too!"
-Laurie Gail, Promo Only MPE

"Tell Myself I'm Happy" breathes life in an oversaturated industry full of line dance crunk and fluff.  This track speaks to me, as well as gives me and my audience something to relate to.
-DJ PrizMatiK, Focuson The DJ (Sprint Mobile / US Cellular)

"For a guy spitting righteous vitriol at The Man, Anime sure has a fun time with it. Boppy, jazz-inflected beatscapes set up flows that are darkly resigned without ever being bitter. That's an essential balance for this (and any) conscious rhymer: getting serious without losing a sense of humor."
- Editor Review from Download.com

"The Anime joint Shuko did is absolutely banging!"
-Eric Jordan, WWVU, Morgantown, WV (University of West Virginia)

"This is Hotness!"
-Mr. Groove, KGNU Boulder / Denver, CO

"Yeah I'm digging this track.  I'm feeling the beat, and feeling the rhymes.  This is one of those feel good tracks with the vibe, and I'm digging homies flow.  I even like the hook."
-Nesto, WODU , Norfolk, VA (Old Dominion University)

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Lucy Beer
Elemental Consulting
AOL IM: loulou76yo
www.elemental-consulting.com/blogger.html
www.myspace.com/elementalc
[online marketing :: music :: lifestyle :: entertainment]

ATLLAS AND DJ STATIK SELEKTAH RELEASES THEIR HIGHLY ANTICIPATED MIXTAPE I'M HOOD FAMOUS: THE MARYVALE STORY

Phoenix, AZ (September 28, 2007)—Rawkus 50 artist Atllas collaborates with Smash Squad DJ Statik Selektah on his new mixtape I'm Hood Famous: The Maryvale Story. "Hood Famous" the song immediately became a traditional street anthem and movement in Arizona. It became a standard of living that people can relate to worldwide. Atllas knew it was time to extend his message to everywhere, so listeners worldwide can take a sneak peak into the lifestyle of an emcee from the streets of Arizona. That's when he decided to make the mixtape out of the "Hood Famous" movement.

      "Being Hood Famous is about recognizing that just because you're not
on TV doesn't mean you're not a star. It's about no matter where you are in life, if you do what you do well you will be recognized. We all have star potential.... even if you are just well known in your neighborhood. If you work a 9 to 5 and you stack your chips and throw some 24's on your car, if you always make sure you have a fresh pair of white on white's or your getting popping on your block...That's being Hood Famous.....That is the movement," Atllas described.

      Atllas has been featured in major publications such as XXL's "Show and Prove" section and the Source's "Independent's Day", as well as top websites such as Allhiphop.com, Hiphopdx.com, Yoraps.com, and he recently did an interview on hiphopgame.com. He is well-known for his appearance as a Rap Coach on MTV's hit show Made, as well as his acclaimed independent releases in Arizona.

      CEO of Rawkus Records Brian Brater praises Atllas as being a, "talented song writer of great street music."

      I'm Hood Famous is available to the world through free digital download on www.myspcace/atllas or at www.atllasonline.com .

      Anyone can watch the Hood Famous documentary at www.atllas.tv and purchase "I'm Hood Famous!" T-shirts on his website www.atllasonline.com. I'm Hood Famous hosted by DJ Statik Selektah will be available on October 1, 2007.

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Management and Bookings Contact: Sherdell "SG" Griffin
riffcompany@yahoo.com

Track List for I'm Hood Famous: The Maryvale Story:

1.Intro
2.Arizona (produced by steve madden)
3.LaLaLa featuring Kavy
4.Dead End Street (produced by the Merks)
5.Street Lights (produced by Natural)
6.Hood Famous (produced by Strida Hiryu)
7.SG Speaks
8.Respect the king (produced by steve madden)
9. Maryvale (featuring Yound Duece)
10.Nothing
11.Grudges (produced by blue boy ent.)
12. Bitches on my mind (produced by the Merks)
13. Catch Me
14. Gangster and Gentleman (produced by slopfunkdust)
15.Outro
16.The Crossover (produced by the hitman)

Contact: Jenny-Marie Miranda
Director
Showoff Public Relations
(860) 919-0626
jenny@showoffhiphop.com

Multi-Platinum producer Darrell"Digga"Branch re-surfaces with his album "The Cryptogram"

Hip Hop producer Darrell"Digga"Branch famed for his work with Jay-Z, 50 Cent and Cam' Ron will release his debut instrumental album The Cryptogram on October 2nd, 2007. The album released by Six Figga Entertainment, Inc will be available online at sixfigga.com and all online retail outlets.

As one of the co-founders of the Dip Set, Digga provided the production foundation for the careers of Cam' Ron, Juelz Santana and Jim Jones early on. After producing a string of hits for Jay-Z, 50 Cent, Young Gunz and others, The Cryptogram album is being delivered at a perfect time. "I'm proud to say that every song I have produced in the past has helped the carve their own niche in music. Now its time to create my own niche."

In the state of Hip Hop, producers have become more of a driving force. On releasing an instrumental album Digga says " that's why a chose the title. I feel like I'm the best-kept secret in the game. Many people have heard my music but don't know my history in this game. I don't rap but this album demonstrates my production skills"

This album features 20 uniquely crafted tracks. Built around synthesized melodies, effects and hard-hitting drums, The Cryptogram will easily be one of this year top independent releases. Digga says, "This album is more like a movie soundtrack score than a typical beat CD. Sonically, I think this album sets a high standard for hip hop production."

To buy this album, follow the link http://www.createspace.com/1703055

Wholesale Inquires contact sales@sixfigga.com

For further information and to request an interview Digga please contact interviews@sixfigga.com.

www.myspace.com/sixfiggaentertainment

King Magazine's Foot Soldiers of WAR | Rock Steady Crew Tribute

NEW YORK | NY | 09.27.07

WHO
King TVs latest webisode of W.ords A.nd R.hythm
pays homage to 30 years of the Rock Steady Crew.

RSC, renowned Foot Soldiers of |WAR|, crafted a unique
form of dance & carved the unforgettable lifestyle of Hip
Hop's B Boy culture between the late 70's & today.

WHAT   
Recorded @ Lincoln Park, NJ, |WAR| captures the annual
RSC celebration, starring RSC Break performances, with
additional commentary from Chubb Rock | Hakim of Channel
Live | DoItAll of Lords of The Underground | & of course the
highly regarded crowned King of RSC, Crazy Legs.

|WAR|s signature methodical editing is enhanced by
a soundtrack entitled |OYE COMO VA| mixed with a Jay
Dilla track |RUNNIN'| performed by The Pharcyde & the
song's original inspiration |SAUDADE VEM CORRENDO|
by The Stan Getz & Luis Bonfa Jazz Somba Encore.

WHEN | AIRING NOW | TRT 2mins. 34 secs.
Foot Soldiers of |WAR| kicks off with a 9 YEAR OLD
professionally trained break dancer, Divine Stewart.

With 1 head spin, Divine singled handedly proves that dancing is
still a very profound element of Hip Hop, that has not fallen victim
to the saturated commercialism of our existing digital age.

WHERE
King TV | www.King-Mag.com | www.King-Mag.com/online/?p=3900

WHY
|WAR| is a 40th Side Production, exclusively broadcasted
by King Magazine @ King TV, that honors true Hip Hop,
as well as various realms of music & entertainment.

With a title so striking, it will not be hard to grasp the attention
of viewers.  For the word "war" projects an image of two or more
worlds torn apart, usually by violence.  Yet, the acronym of 40th
Side Productions' |WAR| represents something that does not
divide & concur. |WAR|, by |FSP| standards, simply represents
W.ords A.nd R.hythm; a much more relevant & positive topic of interest.

MORE
Contact Melanie A. Winns of 40th Side Productions |FSP|
for more information & to book Express EPK subjects of |WAR|.

Melanie A. Winns | 40th Side Productions | 917.532.1930 | AIM: MelAlwaysWinns

U-N-I SET TO HOST DUNK XCHANGE AT THE OC'S CLUB RIO/ INCAHOOTS - SATURDAY, SEPT. 29TH

Thurzday & Y-O Leading All Sneakerheads at this year's Hot Shoe Showcase

Los Angeles, CA - Fullerton hotspot, Club Rio/ Incahoots, presents Dunk Xchange on Saturday, September 29 th. Showcasing nothing but the most exclusive kicks, U-N-I is slated to host this hot event. Major shoe junkies themselves, Thurz & Y-O are ready to take over the stage at this year's big show for sneakerheads everywhere.

Vibing off the success of their street album, Fried Chicken & Watermelon, U-N-I is keeping the rap game on its toes. Featured on URB Magazine's Next 1000, U-N-I is steadily making their mark with true Hip-Hop heads. Thurz & Y-O are bringing nothing but the best out of real West Coast Hip-Hop.

Dunk Xchange
Buy, sell, or trade rare kicks of all kinds
Club Rio/ Incahoots
1401 S. Lemon St.
Fullerton, CA 92832
1-6pm
Admission: $10
Vendor Tables: $100
Vendor Setup: 10am-12pm

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U-N-I is set out to bring a new sound to the game, while maintaining the true fundamentals of Hip-Hop. Unfazed and determined, U-N-I is breaking down barriers by attracting people from all different areas. It's not just an urban sound, but also suburban. U-N-I, short for "U-N-I Verse," (like You and I) is determined to unite people wherever they perform. Through their unique sound and raw talent, their message of unity gets across. From Asian, to Black and Latino, everyone is certain to vibe with them (Please contact ContraShadow PR for extended bio)

FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT
Daniela Escobar/ Publicist (626) 826-1795
Shiondre Austin/ Publicist (626) 482-0005

Scion Presents the Fourth Installment of its National Art Tour - INSTALLATION 4: It's A Beautiful World

Los Angeles - September 2007 - This July, Scion launched the fourth installment of the innovative Scion Installation Art Tour entitled: 'It's A Beautiful World.'  The theme; "It's a Beautiful World was interpreted by each artist, in one of four mediums painting, photography, sculpture, and collage.  This year's Installation tour will visit nine cities and feature a diverse array of artists from around the world.

This year's artists include: Andrew Pommier, Andy Mueller, Angela Boatwright, Blaine Fontana, Blek LeRat, 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, Rammellzee, RETNA, R. Grimes, Ron English, Sam Flores, Sage Vaughn, Skwerm, Tim McCormick, Travis Millard and more.

The tour comes to Seattle's BLVD Gallery October 12th.  The opening reception will take place from 6-10pm at 2316 Second Ave, Seattle, WA, 98121.  Chris Yormick, Francesco Locastro and Kofie will be in attendance. The gallery website is www.blvdart.com and the show will run through October 24th.

Scion Installation 4 will visit the following cities around the country: Austin, Texas; Chicago, Ill.; Denver, Colo.; Los Angeles; Miami, Fla.; New York, N.Y.; Philadelphia, Pa.; Seattle, Wash; and Boston, Mass.  Each tour stop will kick off with an opening event for local art aficionados, press, and other urban tastemakers.

The Miami show will take place during the prestigious Art Basel, Dec. 6-9, 2007. Art Basel is the largest art event in North America  each year Miami plays host to galleries, art collectors, artists, dealers, curators, critics and art enthusiasts from around the world.  All of the Installation artists will have the opportunity to attend and take advantage of all the opportunities that Art Basel offers.

The final tour stop and auction will be in Los Angeles, at the new Scion Installation L.A. space in the Culver City Arts District.  All of the artwork will be auctioned off to the public, and 100 percent of the proceeds will go toward art related charities. In previous years, the auctions have raised more than $110,000 for charity.

Launched in 2003, Scion Installation is a revolutionary art tour affirming Scion's ongoing commitment to supporting independent artistic expression and featuring work from an unprecedented collective of contemporary artists. Previous participants have included: Andre from Paris, Gary Baseman, Mr Cartoon, Crash, Daim, Daze, Blaine Fontana, Sam Flores, Friendswithyou, Futura, Mike Giant, Justin Hampton, Krush, Mear One, Ricky Powell, Persue, Revok, Retna, Rostarr, Saber, Kenny Scharf, Seak, StayHigh 149, Wearesupervision, and more.  The program is designed to give exposure to both established and emerging artists.

For four years the tour has evolved, and each year the medium with which the artists showcase their work changes.  The first year featured Scion xB panels and xA sculptures, while the second year presented art on three foot by eight foot wood panels.  Each artist's unique style was introduced on three-foot long polyurethane Scion tC sculptures for the third tour.

For more information on the tour, the artists, the artwork and details from past tours please visit: http://www.scion.com/installation

About Scion:
Scion, from Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., was developed with a new generation of youthful buyers in mind.  Scion's mission is to provide distinctive products, the opportunity to personalize, and an innovative, consumer-driven process at the retail level. The Scion brand features three ground-breaking models. The xD is an urban subcompact five-door, featuring a muscular stance and accentuated wheel flares.  The xB, an urban utility vehicle, combines remarkable interior space with iconic styling.  And the tC sports coupe surprises the buyer with the convenience of a hatchback and the luxury of a standard all-glass panorama moonroof, complementing the usual wide array of features on all Scions. For more information, visit www.scion.com

flyer: http://elemental.imeem.com/photo/BJwxkX2eLi/

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Tour Schedule

July 13th-27th, 2007
Chicago, IL
Heaven Gallery
www.heavengallery.com

August 3rd- 18th, 2007
Boston, MA
Rhys Gallery
www.rhysgallery.com

September 6th-27th, 2007
New York, NY
The Reed Space
www.thereedspace.com/newyork/

October 12th-28th, 2007
Seattle, WA
BLVD Gallery
www.blvdart.com

November 2nd-30th, 2007
Denver, CO
Andenken Gallery
www.andenken.com

December 7th, 2007 (during Art Basel)
Miami, FL
The Raleigh Hotel Penthouse
www.raleighhotel.com

January 17th- February 15th, 2008
Austin, TX
Gallery Lombardi
www.gallerylombardi.com

March 7th - 21st, 2008
Philadelphia, PA
F.U.E.L. Gallery
www.fuelcollection.com

April 2008
Los Angeles, CA
Scion Installation L.A.
www.scion.com/space

Press:
Lucy Beer
Elemental Consulting
AOL IM: loulou76yo
www.elemental-consulting.com/blogger.html
www.myspace.com/elementalc
[online marketing :: music :: lifestyle :: entertainment]

CODEBLACK ENTERTAINMENT RELEASES "I TRIED"

STIRRING, ACTION-PACKED THRILLER HITS SHELVES SEPTEMBER 25TH

FIRST BLACK OWNED FILM STUDIO PRESENTS THE FEATURE FILM DEBUT OF GRAMMY AWARD WINNING HIP HOP TRIO BONE THUGS-N-HARMONY

Los Angeles – (September 17, 2007) – CodeBlack Entertainment, America's premiere source for urban entertainment, will release the highly anticipated motion picture "I Tried" on DVD September 25th, 2007.

Starring Krazie Bone, Layzie Bone and Wish Bone as themselves, the three remaining members of the legendary, multi-platinum selling, Grammy Award winning rap group Bone Thugs-n-Harmony, as well as a cameo from platinum selling super producer Swizz Beats, "I Tried" is the electrifying tale of what could have been; a twisted, eye-opening anecdote of chance, fate and fortune, and the harsh reality that lies beneath it all.

In 1993, before Hip Hop communities here and abound had been exposed to the unique, rousing sound that is Bone Thugs-n-Harmony, Krazie, Layzie and Wish were three visionaries trying to fulfill their lifelong dream to deliver that sound to the masses. With a bus ticket and that dream, the group boarded a Greyhound to Los Angeles, in hopes of securing a record deal on now deceased rap legend Easy E's Ruthless Records. Focused intently on attaining the future they knew they deserved, they scoured the city in search of the one man with the power to turn their dream into a reality. Although they experienced some devastating obstacles along the way, the day finally came when they made the seemingly impossible possible, eventually achieving monumental success; winning Grammys, American Music Awards and MTV Video Music Awards and selling 35 million albums worldwide, and haven't turned back since.

"I Tried" is a chilling tale of "what if" - the harrowing chain of events that could have possibly happened to the group had they simply never boarded that bus; the hardships they would have continued to encounter and the fame they would have never achieved. Their story's been told, but "I Tried" exposes the part that even the most devoted Bone Thugs fan has yet to discover, until now.

Additionally, the film will be the launch of CodeBlack's new music model. The film comes off the heels of CodeBlack's announcement that they've created a new way for record companies and their artists to leverage promotional budgets to create an opportunity to recover marketing dollars that they would have normally never seen a return on. As opposed to record labels simply spending their promotional budget on the production of a music video, they've begun to instead invest that money into CodeBlack, which, for the same cost of the music video, can deliver both the video itself and an entire full-length narrative movie starring the artists. Codeblack and its label partner then release the movie on DVD, creating an additional revenue stream for the record company and the artists themselves.

"Through this innovative partnership with Codeblack Entertainment, we are granting our artists the opportunity to cross over to a new medium while simultaneously creating a valuable promotional tool and multi-platform exposure for all parties involved." said Shawn Holiday, Sr. VP A&R for Interscope/Geffen Records. "We are thrilled to be working with Codeblack and believe that this model will revolutionize the future landscape of music and music videos."

Comparable to the smash hit single of the same name, "I Tried" packs a platinum punch, and will be released in conjunction with the re-release of Bone Thugs' smash album Strength & Loyalty.

The DVD will be available nationally at leading music merchants including Best Buy, Circuit City, FYE as well as major retailers such as Wal-Mart, Target, and Blockbuster.

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CodeBlack Entertainment is the first African American-owned film studio, engaged in the business of producing, acquiring, marketing and distributing quality content to today's urban consumer. CodeBlack Entertainment is an independent, vertically integrated multimedia film and television entity created out of the necessity for the positive representation of African Americans in film. A comprehensive entertainment conglomerate, CodeBlack Entertainment provides a consistent stream of quality box office and home entertainment, distributed across theatrical, digital, broadcast and internet based platforms, and contains an expansive library of dramatic, comedic, romantic and faith-based titles. CodeBlack Entertainment's reach is all-encompassing, from production and national distribution of feature films to their innovative digital arm.

Brian Scully
ThinkTank Marketing
1030 Avenue of the Americas
4th Floor
New York, NY 10018
Cell: 917.715.3291
brian@thinktankmktg.com
www.thinktankmktg.com
MySpace: ScullyNJ
AIM: ScullyNJ

B-Legit Preps Block Movement With Release Of 'Throwblock Muzic' This November

Bay Area rapper, B Legit, gets ready to release his upcoming solo album Throwblock Muzic.

San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) September 28, 2007 -- B-Legit has been a major player on the West Coast for many years as both a founding father of the independent rap scene and strong contributor to the Bay Area Hip Hop movement. After a long hiatus, B is currently putting the finishing touches on his upcoming album release Throwblock Muzic, which will unquestionably make his fans happy and reaffirm his place in the music industry.

B-Legit has been a staple in the Bay Area music scene for years. His legendary status as a pioneering artist and business man helped put his hometown of Vallejo and the greater Bay Area on the map. His most famous release, Hemp Museum, has become a Bay Area classic and he is confident that Throwblock Muzic will also be a huge success.

"Hands On Them Knees" is the first single off Throwblock Muzic, which has a total of 16 tracks. The album features an array of Bay Area superstars including, E-40, Mac Dre, Clyde Carson, Harm from the Rich and Levitti as well as some renowned producers, Mike Mosely, Goldfingaz, Stix, Troy Sanders and E-A-Ski. Always one to help up and coming Bay Area rappers, B-Legit features artists he signed to his label, Block Movement, on the album, they include Taj-He-Spitz, Duna, 2wiceberg Slym and Harm from the Rich.

The concept for Throwblock Muzic is a bit different, says B. "I stay recording, so I have songs that I love but didn't fit on my last album and don't fit on my new album so I took my favorite ones, touched 'em up, recorded some new songs and came up with Throwblock Muzic ." B-Legit also put some tracks on the album that were until that time only released on mixtapes, he remixed them and added new artists to the songs. Throwblock Muzic is only the first phase in B-Legit's Block Movement. "My last album hit before the Hyphy Movement broke, I'm known for that classic mob music so I fell back and went to work. I gave the kids a chance but now I have to step in and do what I do best. Throwblock Muzic is to hold you over until Block Business."

Throwblock Muzic will surely redefine why B-Legit is considered one of the legendary artists of the Bay Area. SMC Recordings will release Throwblock Muzic Nov. 20, 2007. Block Business is set for release March 2008

For more information, please contact Erin Burke.

ERIN BURKE
SMC Recordings
http://www.smcrecordings.com/
917-689-4975

The China Youth Culture Study 07' Provides Insider Knowledge and Research to Understand This Complicated Marketplace

September 28, 2007
DUBLIN, Ireland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c69754) has announced the addition of new Label Networks report China Youth Culture Study 07' to their offering.

The China Youth Culture Study — This is the only consumer insights study about the 15-25-year-olds marketplace in China and is one of the most profiled subscription programs from Label Networks due to the rarity of getting this kind of information. Results in this Study taken from Shanghai, Beijing, + Guangzhou quantify how vital it is for even the most localized trendsetting brands in America to know what's taking shape in China. Based on the sheer heft of its size and burgeoning economy, this youth marketplace is having a major ripple effect that continues to shape global business strategies — making Chinese youth culture one of the most sought after new markets in the world.

However virgin the marketplace seems in China, it is a complicated place which takes insider knowledge and research to understand, as detailed in the China Youth Culture Study. As the first generation of the one-child rule to have experienced economic reforms, open markets, and capitalism with a Communist twist, the youth market's developing culture is greatly influenced by Japan, Korea, and Western influences, but is starting to create a lifestyle wholly its own. These traits in fashion, spending patterns, technology and communication, music, and especially sports with the ramp-up to the '08 Beijing Olympics, are important trends to understand regarding the dynamics of the future of global youth culture.

Overall, the China Youth Culture Study includes actionable results and macro trend summaries and forecasting regarding specifics about fashion, brands, shopping, preferences, (with special reports on denim, T-shirts, and footwear), spending patterns, technology + electronics, video gaming, music, action sports, individual + team sports, entertainment patterns, marketing + advertising effectiveness, lifestyle traits, Internet patterns + social networks, cell phones, new media, future concerns, attitudes, changing styles, and influences.

Highlights from the China Youth Culture Study include

-- Sneaker Culture remains a competitive marketplace in China, but with new stand-outs including New Balance in Shanghai and Li Ning among 15-17-year-olds indicates that while the race it tight for top brands, there's movement and space for entry of others.

-- Internet Cafes as Cultural Hotspots mean young people are online in massive numbers with high percentages shopping online and searching for new ideas, styles, + trends online — this is in higher percentages than 15-25-year-olds in Europe based on Label Networks' Pan-European Study

-- Video Gaming in China indicates the importance of portable devices vs. consoles in the future, as well as online gaming with multi-player games steadily increasing since 02005

-- Basketball + hero Yao Ming continue to set new trends in sports with males and females taking up basketball and greatly influenced by the American NBA

-- Music Videos + Music Talent Shows are among the top influences in pop culture, giving rise to the popularity of TV show competitions, dance, + martial arts participation

-- Mobile Numbers for Sale = big business as the usual numbers for mobile phones in China starts with 13 (bad luck). Recently users are willing to pay high prices to purchase unique number such as numbers with 4 eights which can sell as high as 2400 to 2800 RMB and those which have no lucky or fortunate numbers can be purchased at 50 to 60 RMB. (Lucky numbers are 6, 8, and 9.)

-- Shanghai + Rap/Hip-Hop: Here, young people clearly have the most diverse tastes in music preferences and the strongest market that prefers Rap/Hip-Hop at 37.1% among 15-25-year-olds.

-- Ridiculous Sister + Brother Poppy: Two "icons" that are currently the odd stars in China put their pictures in their blog posing in all kinds of styles and positions and allowing anyone to be critics. They're not just two people, but a group who love to put their ugly looking pictures on websites to publicize themselves and draw people's attention (think YouTube and the famous China boy-band singers) although they obviously are not beautiful. They wish to be famous but choose the most ridiculous ways to present themselves.

-- Music + Importance of Ringtones: More than 80% of mobile users have downloaded songs or comic dialogue to be used as their ring tones. Downloading ring tones has become a representative for your individuality and image with hundreds of websites to download ring tones. There are two types of ring tone categories: Songs and Character Ring Tones. The first includes English and Chinese pop songs, classical music, and even the national anthem. Character ring tones can be sounds of animals, nature, and funny things or dialogue from a movie or play and amusing phrase or short talk. In Guangzhou, Cantonese pop songs are one of the favorite choices. 41% would change their ring tones within a week and 42% would change within 2 weeks.

-- The Rise of the Green Collar Generation — A new future working class, the Green Collar is a younger generation that goes to university or has an education and are influenced by new thoughts about the environment, health, global well-being. Green Collar people will have a career but will try to maintain a life of quality: They try to find time to exercise or live healthy. Unlike the other Collar groups (Gold, Grey), they don't prefer high class places but rather like to have gatherings at simple places with themes to organize their own events. They also do charity work.

-- Flash Competition/Movie "Re-making" — After the so-called mega movie "The Promise," directed by Chen Kaige, a college student, Hu Ge, re-made the movie by abstracting parts and inserting new voices and music. The result of the re-make caught more attention than the movie and suddenly re-making movies into short movies or flash movies are popular, which some brands also tend to used now to advertise their products, i.e., car ads.

Subscription Package also includes:

-- Quantitative Charts, Graphs, Frequencies, plusCross-tabulations by Gender, Age Groups, + City including Shanghai, Beijing, Guangzhou (+ access to a Hong Kong Report from '05)

-- Macro Trend Editorial Summaries detailing high-level trends written in an easy-to-understand format about the changing landscape of the marketplace within each topic

-- Historic Trending comparisons to show changes in the marketplace + future forecasting

-- Street Photography depicting leading-edge street fashion, footwear, accessories, attitudes, + individual style

-- "Cred Reports" — Truly unique insider perspectives on a variety of trends, changes, + developments in China written by Label Networks' China field research managers, the Cred Report from China is an invaluable addition to this subscription program

-- Access to Story Archives

Content Outline:

-- Fashion

-- Denim

-- Electronics

-- Footwear

-- Future Concerns

-- Internet

-- Lifestyle Traits

-- Magazines

-- Movies

-- Spending

-- Sports

-- T-shirts

-- TV

-- Video Gaming

-- Cred Reports

Products Mentioned:

-- Consumer Insights

-- Research

-- Quantitative Statistics

-- Qualitative Macro Trend Summaries

-- Images

For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c69754.

Contacts

Research and Markets Ltd.
Laura Wood
Senior Manager
press@researchandmarkets.com
Fax: +353 1 4100 980

Del Headlines Nationwide "The 11th Hour" Tour With Help From A-Plus, Devin The Dude, Junk Science And More

Long-Awaited Album, The 11th Hour Set For Release in '08 on Definitive Jux

(September 26, 2007 - Brooklyn, NY)  Seminal rapper, hip-hop icon, and founding member of the mighty Hieroglyphics crew, Del The Funky Homosapien has embarked on the beginning of a 2-month long nationwide tour in support of his long anticipated album, The 11th Hour.  The tour, which shares the name of his upcoming album, will also feature fellow Hiero founder A-Plus, along with Devin The Dude with the Coughee Brothers, Bukue One, The Serendipity Projects and special guests Knobody and Junk Science to perform on select dates.

On the 11th Hour Tour, Del will be performing a mix of classic cuts from his previous albums along with new tracks from the upcoming album, including the tracks "Sit Down" and "Workin' It."  The aptly named The 11th Hour marks Del's first solo release in almost 7 years. Having experienced his fair share of life's trials and tribulations over the course of his long and successful career, Del explained the reason for the album title. "You can't fully control all the different variables that come into play in your life.  Something is bound to be faulty and set you back," says Del.  He explains, "I've spent the last couple of years dealing with drama in my life, touring the country several times over, and diving deep into studying music theory."  Fans can celebrate the fruits of Del's labor of love with the release of The 11th Hour in early '08.

For The 11th Hour, Del has partnered with legendary New York based indie hip-hop label Definitive Jux, with the backing of the label he helped create, Hiero Imperium.

Bursting onto the scene in 1990, Del the Funky Homosapien started his professional career writing lyrics for his cousin Ice Cube's crew, Da Lench Mob when he was still in high school. Soon, Elektra Recording Group signed him and released the critically acclaimed album, I Wish My Brother Georgia Was Here. After releasing another album, No Need For Alarm in 1994, Del, along with grammar school buddies, Souls of Mischief, Casual, Pep Love, and Domino, founded one of the most successful indie hip-hop collectives of all time, The Hieroglyphics. Hiero Imperium has etched out their place in history as the trailblazer for artist owned and operated hip-hop labels and also for embracing the internet as a means of selling their merchandise as early as 1997. Del, along with the rest of the members of Hiero and their third-eye logo are recognized around the world for their lyrical prowess, great live shows, and dozens of critically acclaimed releases which have sold over 3 million units collectively.

[Tour dates omitted due to formatting problems.]

Video of Del Live:

http://youtube.com/watch?v=UVaQXIPGfEQ

Bio, pictures, and streams available here:
http://www.audibletreats.com/download/Del

MySpace:
http://myspace.com/delthefunkyhomosapien

Def Jux:
http://www.definitivejux.net

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VH1 Celebrates Hip Hop Throughout October With a Slate of All-New Series, Documentaries, Movies and Specials

"Bridging The Gap: Queen Latifah and Eve," "Rags To Riches: Nick Cannon," "Bridging The Gap: Snoop Dogg and The Game," "Classic Albums: Jay-Z," "The Salt -N- Pepa Show," "Gotti's Way," "Rock Docs: Fade To Black," and the Fourth Annual "VH1 Hip Hop Honors" Highlight VH1's October Programming

VH1 Classic, VH1 Soul, VH1.com and VH1 Mobile Also Join The Celebration With Specials, Documentaries, Exclusive Online Content, Movies And More

NEW YORK, Sept. 27 /PRNewswire/ -- VH1 Honors the legacy of hip hop and the men and women who created the beats heard around the world with all-new series, documentaries, specials and movies throughout October that will leave you cheering: Hip Hop Hooray!

Premieres:

"BRIDGING THE GAP: QUEEN LATIFAH & EVE" & "BRIDGING THE GAP: SNOOP DOGG & THE GAME" PREMIERE MONDAY, OCTOBER 1 STARTING AT 11 PM*

"Bridging The Gap" documents what happens when two established artists come together to explore their shared musical passions. In each half-hour episode, two artists who share a mutual admiration and respect for the other will share a day, discussing their lives while creating a new track produced by one of today's hottest producers. Queen Latifah and Eve are featured in the premiere, while The Game and Snoop Dogg collaborate in the second episode at 11:30 PM.

"RAGS TO RICHES: NICK CANNON" PREMIERES TUESDAY, OCTOBER 2 AT 11 PM*

Award winning talent Nick Cannon has proven that he is a force to be reckoned with, and he shows no signs of slowing down. From a successful TV and film career, executive producing two MTV hit series ("Wild N' Out" and "Short Circuitz") and creating chart topping music hits, Nick has flourished into a one-man entertainment conglomerate. Join Nick Cannon, as he takes viewers through the streets of South East San Diego to expose his touching and personal account of early struggles and humble beginnings. Now he is giving back to his community and to the people who helped him realize his stardom. Nick's current success will be brought to life in the critically acclaimed "Rags To Riches," a new documentary series on VH1. Watch Nick as he celebrates the best aspects of human nature: the capacity to overcome hardship through dedicated work and the joy of giving back to those in need.

  "VH1 ROCK DOCS: FADE TO BLACK" & "CLASSIC ALBUMS: JAY-Z"
  PREMIERE WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 3 STARTING AT 8:30 PM*

Shawn Carter (Jay-Z) has been one of the most influential figures in black American music since the mid-nineties. "Fade To Black" reveals the multiple Grammy Award winning artist as never before, from his background and rise to fame to the recording of his last album. The film chronicles his legendary concert at Madison Square Garden in November 2003 that featured guest performances by Beyonce, Mary J. Blige, Missy Elliott, R. Kelly, Foxy Brown, Pharrell, and ?uestlove and The Illadelphonics along with appearances by hip hop icons Damon Dash, Rick Rubin, Slick Rick, P. Diddy and many others. Viewers get the rare glimpse into Jay-Z's creative process as he searches for inspiration, poetry, and perfection in his songs. Narrated by Jay-Z himself, his account of the night takes on reflections of his entire musical career and his journey that led to this one astounding, fabled evening -- rightfully called "Fade To Black."

And premiering at 11 PM is VH1's latest addition to the "Classic Albums" franchise that takes us back through the whole creative process behind Jay-Z's stunning first release "Reasonable Doubt." Initially as a performer racking up an incredibly successful string of hit singles and albums and later as an executive, having taken on the presidency of Def Jam Records in 2004. "Reasonable Doubt" is still considered by many to be his finest achievement. A much harder hitting and edgy record than his later more polished and pop orientated releases, it announced to the world that a new rap star had arrived.

  "VH1 HIP HOP HONORS"
  PREMIERES MONDAY, OCTOBER 8 AT 10 PM*

VH1 will once again honor the hip hop pioneers and legends that have made significant contributions to all aspects of pop culture with the fourth annual "VH1 Hip Hop Honors." Hosted by Tracy Morgan, this year's honorees include A Tribe Called Quest, Snoop Dogg, WHODINI, Missy Elliott, the film Wild Style and Teddy Riley and Andre Harrell for New Jack Swing. The music and influence of each of the honorees will be recognized through performances by classic artists in collaboration with today's hottest new talent. The honorees are set to take the stage and showcase their legendary talent, along with Ciara, Eve, Pharrell Williams, T.I., Timbaland, Bow Wow, Busta Rhymes, Common, T- Pain, Keyshia Cole, Nick Cannon, Nelly Furtado, Ne-Yo, KRS-One The Teacha, Jermaine Dupri, Grandmaster Caz, Nelly, Mos Def, Kool Moe Dee, Grand Wizzard Theodore and The Chief Rocker Busy Bee, as well as appearances by Chris Rock, Harvey Keitel, LL Cool J, Salt -N- Pepa, Kerry Washington and Diddy. "VH1 Hip Hop Honors" will be taped at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City on October 4.

  "THE SALT -N- PEPA SHOW" & "GOTTI'S WAY"
  PREMIERE MONDAY, OCTOBER 15 STARTING AT 10 PM*

"The Salt -N- Pepa Show," will follow the ladies as they attempt to reunite on and off the stage in this funny, often touching reality series. They soon discover however, that achieving this is easier said than done since most of their past issues are still unresolved. Salt is angry about being unappreciated when they were together and Pepa blames Salt for breaking up the group. Their lifestyles are also polar opposites: Salt is a devout Christian and is living a quiet life in Long Island with her husband, while Pepa is still the party girl and desperately wants to re-capture the glamour of Salt 'N Pepa's glory days. Can they overcome their differences long enough to heal their friendship and perform again?

"Gotti's Way" starting at 10:30 PM* will provide a rare behind-the-scenes look at Irv's company and the music machine that he is, working with artists such as Vanessa Carlton, Lloyd, Ja Rule and more. After being investigated for 3 years by the federal government and acquitted, on charges of money laundering, Irv Gotti is now attempting a comeback with his label, The Inc., while also juggling his responsibilities as a husband and father. The show will also focus on the raw emotions between Irv and wife, Debbie, by exposing their struggle to mend a severed relationship and make it functional for the sake of their family.

  Additional Programming includes:
  Thursday, 10/4: Brown Sugar, 8 Mile, and Krush Groove
  Friday, 10/5: Dave Chappelle's Block Party

For more information on all these shows, please log on to http://www.vh1.com/.

  On VH1 Soul:
  "New Jack Swing Weekend" Beginning Monday, Oct 1 at 6 AM*

In conjunction with the fourth annual VH1 Hip Hop Honors show, VH1 Soul will pay homage to New Jack Swing, the hip hop genre created by two of this year's VH1 Hip Hop Honors honorees, Teddy Riley and Andre Harrell. New Jack Swing rose in popularity in the 1980's when R&B/Hip hop artist and producer Teddy Riley integrated hip hop rhythms, samples and production techniques with the urban sound of R&B. To celebrate the impact of this hip hop genre, VH1 Soul presents "New Jack Swing Weekend," a special weekend full of signature programming to celebrate the New Jack Swing era of hip hop music, including:

  -- New Jack Swing A to Z, a video marathon of every New Jack Swing video
     in alphabetical order starting from After 7 to Zhane
  -- Teddy Riley's Top 10: Best in Soul, an hour-long block hosted by Teddy
     Riley, featuring his Top 10 favorite "New Jack Swing" videos
  -- The BBC original documentary, "Urban Soul: Stories on the Making of
     Modern R&B" on Saturday, October 6 at 8PM*.

Making its U.S. premiere, Urban Soul takes an in-depth look at R&B music since the 1970's, covering everything from the New Jack Swing movement, hip hop soul, neo-soul and mainstream R&B. This two-hour documentary is a groundbreaking journey through contemporary American music culture with a combination of rare archival footage and thought-provoking interviews with the greatest performers, producers, musicians and commentators of the genre. Urban Soul boasts a stellar cast of interviewees including Beyonce Knowles, Mary J. Blige, Wyclef Jean, Bobby Brown, TLC and Chaka Khan.

  On VH1 Classic:
  "And You Don't Stop: 30 Years of Hip Hop"
  Premieres Wednesday, October 3 from 8-12 PM

From its humble beginnings in the South Bronx to the global, cultural and economic powerhouse it has become, hip hop has reshaped the world. VH1 documents this cultural explosion with never-before-seen footage that traces the history of this art form. This five-part series begins with the origins of hip hop to the meteoric rise and success of Russell Simmons' Def Jam label, the gangsta rap wars to how hip hop and Eminem conquered America. The documentary concludes with the new moguls who have come to define "bling bling."

  "Soul Deep: The Story of Black Popular Music"
  Premieres on Saturday, October 6 from 2-8 PM

Soul music has been the soundtrack to some of the most extraordinary social, political and cultural shifts of the second half of the 20th Century. Through a combination of rare archival footage, over 100 contemporary and never-seen-before interviews, each episode of this six-part BBC original documentary explores a different era of the evolution of "soul music" from the creation of R&B, via gospel, southern soul, Motown, funk and hip-hop soul through the words and performances of its greatest artists, producers, musicians and commentators.

For more information on these shows and to learn more about these classic artists visit http://www.vh1classic.com/.

On VH1.com

VH1.com recently launched a dedicated "VH1 Hip Hop Honors" site, HIPHOP.VH1.COM, filled with honoree profiles, video playlists and much more. The site will also be home to exclusive online content such as sneak peek performances and on-site interviews with all of the honorees, performers and presenters during rehearsals and red carpet arrivals, hosted by Spinderella of Salt -N- Pepa.

VH1 Mobile

VH1 Mobile will offer "VH1 Hip Hop Honors" content including original ringtones from select honorees recorded exclusively for VH1 Mobile, original wallpapers, video footage from "The Score" session with ?uestlove and a dedicated WAP site available by entering HIPHOP.VH1.COM into your mobile's browser. Select video footage from "VH1 Hip Hop Honors" will be available on VH1 Mobile following the on-air broadcast.

  *All Times ET/PT

  Contact: Luis Defrank
           212-846-7012
           Luis.defrank@vh1staff.com

Source: VH1

CONTACT: Luis Defrank of VH1, +1-212-846-7012,
Luis.defrank@vh1staff.com

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

Gucci Mane Responds to Unauthorized Music Released by Big Cat Records

The Official Album Back To The TrapHouse Set To Drop November 13, 2007

NEW YORK, Sept. 27 /PRNewswire/ -- In response to Big Cat Record's press release announcing they are releasing unauthorized Gucci Mane music, Gucci Mane issues the following statement:

"It has come to my attention that my former record label, Big Cat, is trying to put out an unauthorized release of my music. Not only was this done with out my approval, but the music they are trying to release is unfinished and does not represent who I am today as an artist. I ask my fans not to support this release and instead wait for the official Gucci Mane, Back To The TrapHouse album coming out on my label So Icey Entertainment/Czar/ Asylum/Atlantic Records on November 13th, and if anyone needs to book me for a show or get in contact with me they should only call the So Icey offices."

First single, a reworked past favorite, the club bouncer "Freaky Gurl," is currently #33 and rising on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, and the Daymond John & Dr. Teeth directed video is gaining major spins on BET and MTV. Back To The TrapHouse guest spots include Rich Boy and Pimp C of UGK, and Shawnna formerly of DTP and newly signed to So Icey Entertainment.

Gucci Mane is confident that this latest release will place all eyes firmly on his music, putting the controversy that seems to follow the rapper behind him.

With Back To the TrapHouse, Gucci Mane is indeed proving his swagger and taking it straight for the top.

Source: The Chamber Group

CONTACT: Junior Suriel of The Chamber Group, +1-646-792-2977,
Junior@thechambergroup.com; or Cara Donatto of Atlantic Records,
+1-818-238-6819, Cara.Donatto@atlanticrecords.com

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

Gym Class Heroes to Sign Autographs at Verizon Wireless Lehigh Valley Store in Support of Verizon Wireless Campus Tour

  What:   Autograph signing with the Gym Class Heroes at the Verizon
          Wireless Communications Store in the Trexlertown Marketplace, 6379
          Hamilton Blvd, Allentown, PA. The band is the headlining act on
          the Verizon Wireless Campus Tour, which stops at Kutztown
          University on September 30.

  Who:    The alternative hip-hop band took home a "Moon Man" award for best
          new artist at this year's MTV Video Music Awards." They are
          currently on a 15-stop college campus tour presented by Verizon
          Wireless and sponsored by Samsung and 411 Connect.
          http://www.gchcampustour.com/ . The group's latest album, "As Cruel
          As School Children," is available on Verizon Wireless' V CAST
          music service.

  When:   Sunday, September 30
          2:45-3:00pm   Media interviews
          3:00-4:00pm   Autograph Signing

  Where:  Verizon Wireless Communications Store
          6379 Hamilton Blvd
          Allentown, PA  18106

Note to editor: media representatives interested in setting up an interview with the group on-site should contact Sheldon Jones at 215-219-8890.

About Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless operates the nation's most reliable wireless voice and data network, serving 62.1 million customers. The largest U.S. wireless company and largest wireless data provider, based on revenues, Verizon Wireless is headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with 67,000 employees nationwide. The company is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ) and Vodafone (NYSE and LSE: VOD). Find more information on the Web at http://www.verizonwireless.com/ . To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia .
  MEDIA CONTACTS:
  Sheldon Jones
  Verizon Wireless
  215-215-5668; 215-219-8890 (cell)
  Sheldon.jones@verizonwireless.com

PRNewswire -- Sept. 27

Source: Verizon Wireless

Web site: http://www.verizon.com/
http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia
http://www.gchcampustour.com/

MyTune.com: Where the Industry Plugs in .....

NEW YORK, Sept. 27 /PRNewswire/ -- Finally there's a place where every kind of music lover can connect -- MyTune.com. MyTune is a new interactive website bringing together music fans, bands, and top industry professionals to present fresh, up-and-coming artists with the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity at being discovered and making it big in an otherwise cutthroat industry. MyTune has something for everyone -- bands, fans, and industry insiders. A place for music hopefuls to showcase their talent, allowing fans and industry executives alike the chance to find music's next best thing all on one website.

MyTune offers its members amazing social networking capabilities, strictly catered to, and supported by, the music industry. It is the only site that is sponsored by Major Record companies and Indy labels including: Universal Music (Canada), Universal Music (US) (Interscope, Geffen, A&M), Universal Music (UK), Verve Records (Canada), Sony BMG (US Nashville), Sony BMG (Canada), HiBias Records (Canada), EMI Music (Canada), XM Radio (Canada), Wind Up Records (Canada), Curve Music Canada, RCD Music, Iceberg Records, Music Network/TiAmo Records (Canada), Warner Music Group (Canada), Bumstead Productions (Canada), RCA/J Records (US), Jellybean Records (US), Rhino Records (US), and Stonebridge Productions (Stockholm).

MyTune will bridge that ever-present gap between unknown artists and industry executives. As esteemed record label executive and industry legend, Russ Regan, noted, "MyTune is definitely going to be the bridge between the dreamer and the dream maker -- So dreamers, get with it."

The MyTune concept is simple -- with their free MyTune membership, music fans take the industry into their own hands, logging on to play, listen and vote for the artist they think deserves a chance to get a record deal as well as a number of other cash prizes. Every three months, the three bands with the most votes will have their music heard by record industry executives who will then choose their top pick, awarding that lucky band with $5K and the opportunity to record a demo with a top producer. At the end of the year, the four finalists will compete in an exclusive online MyTune battle of the bands competition. The band with the most fan votes will win $25K and the chance to sign with a major record label as the MyTune "Artist of the Year."

"MyTune allows artists, fans and industry professionals a chance to come together in one place. MyTune enables people to take advantage of the digital music revolution, and lets artists have a real chance of being discovered," states Kevin O'Keefe, CEO MyTune. "With an online component in addition to post production facilities for audio and video -- MyTune is indeed a well rounded media company where the industry plugs in."

To learn more, please visit http://www.mytune.com/.

Source: MyTune.com

CONTACT: Erika Shantz of Lizzie Grubman Public Relations,
+1-212-966-5000, ext. 111, erika@grubmanpr.com, for MyTune.com

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

Dancers and Breaker are participating in the III. Junior Delphic Games 2007 in November in The Philippines.

"Bridging Arts and Cultures for our Children's Future" This is going to be the motto of the III Junior Delphic Games 2007 in Baguio City, The Philippines from 10 – 15 November 2007. After the First Junior Delphic Games 1997 in Tbilisi, Georgia and 2003 in Düsseldorf / Germany, The Philippines will be the third country to host the Junior Delphic Games. Free Percussion, Rap, Hip-Hop, Break-dance, Improvisation theatre, film, painting, Photography and singing are only a few of the art disciplines, for which Baguio City offers the artistic juniors of this world a public stage. Participants from Asia place naturally the largest number of participants. However, Korea as host of the III Delphic Games 2009 sends more than 100 young artists to the Games in November, among them the best the best breakers of the country. Also Germany will be represented with contemporary dancers and Choreographers as well as breakers from Duesseldorf and Berlin.

THE DELPHIC GAMES OF THE MODERN ERA – TO UNDERSTAND, TO LEARN AND TO BE AMAZED

The Delphic Games are historically a peace creating competition of the Arts. They took place for about 1000 years in ancient Greece one year prior to the Olympic Games and had an equal social ranking within society. Six months before the beginning of the Games the organizers proclaimed the Delphic Peace Accord. Thereby, Delphic became the neutral crossroads to make contacts and for solving conflicts. Nowadays, presentations and exhibitions offer an impressive program of the six Delphic Art Categories, including traditional and contemporary arts. Staggered two years apart in a 4-year rhythm, the International Delphic Council (IDC) www.delphic.org organizes Delphic Games and Junior Delphic Games. They take place alternately at different competing places and on different continents.

The Games will gather the world's best artists in six Delphic Art Categories. Independent experts, acting as jurors and observers, ensure professional appraisal criteria and making sure that the talented artists will benefit – thus honouring their personal achievements as well as their teachers, caretakers and supporters. Cultures do not enter into a competition but showcase their respective arts. They learn from each other by conversing, getting together and treating each other with mutual respect.

The III Delphic Games 2009 for adults will be held in Jeju / Korea and therefore also in Asia. As in the past events 2000 in Moscow/Russia and 2005 in Kuching / Malaysia, the Games will be held under the patronage of international Institutions (Council of Europe, UNESCO and ASEAN States)

International Delphic Council (IDC), Head Office, Stiftsweg 1, D – 13187 Berlin / Germany www.delphic-games.com

Dj Muggs and Sick Jacken Embark on an International Tour

REBEL MUSIC GROUP/UNIVERSAL LATINO's DJ MUGGS VS SICK JACKEN IN STORES

Dj Muggs and Sick Jacken embark on an International Tour to celebrate the September 11th release of their first collaboration album " The Legend of The Mask and The Assassin". From September 27th to October 5th Dj Muggs and Sick Jacken will be touring all of Europe, with stops in Denmark, Norway, Sweden and Switzerland . One of underground hip-hop's most anticipated, highly awaited collaboration between two of urban music's most respected figures is the first release from Rebel Music Group, Sick Jacken's joint venture with Universal Music Latino

If you would like coverage of the tour please contact gibran@theroomservicegroup.com

"The Legend of The Mask & The Assassin" is the first collaboration between DJ Muggs, founder and member of Cypress Hill, and Sick Jacken, leader of The Psycho Realm. Sick Jacken's menacing vocals combined with Mugg's unmistakable musical backdrop has received a tremendous response within the online hip-hop community and has been one of the major topics of discussion since the album was announced.

Dj Muggs and Sick Jacken International Tour

    * September 27th Estonia, Tallin @ Club Hollywood
    * September 28th Norway, Trondheim @ Club Kafe Larssen
    * September 29th Norway, Oslo @ Club BLA
    * October 2nd United Kingdom, Canbridge @ TBA
    * October 3rd Denmark, Copenhagen @ TBA
    * October 4th Bulgaria, Sofia @ TBA
    * October 5th Switzerland, Lausanne @ TBA
    * October 5th Sweden, Gothenburg @TBA

Legend Of The Mask And The Assassin Video Clip

http://www.youtube.com/watch? v=eB50RFsbdnc

http://www.youtube.com/watch? v=X60CSlnRsF4

Legend Of The Mask And The Assassin E- Card

http://www.reb elmusic.la/ecard/

Websites

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http://myspace.co m/djmuggs

http://mys pace.com/muggsvsjacken

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RAPPER TRINA's OFFICAL FIRST SINGLE "SINGLE AGAIN" STOLEN FROM AN UNDISCLOSED STUDIO

(Miami- Florida) Miami based record label Slip N Slide was informed yesterday September 25 th, 2007 that  their female artist Trina newest unreleased single entitled "Single Again" was stolen from the studio and leaked in an email blast. In hast however the perpetrator stole the wrong version on the track.

With a more than "high demand" for the critically acclaimed "Queen of The South" to speed up her come back process, Insiders speculate that a anxious individual stole the Un -leaked single entitled 'Single Again' from the computer and distributed it illegally.

CEO of Slip N Slide Records Ted Lucas, states that "This mishap is extremely unfortunate and that the official "Single Again" track ft. Trina by herself will be Re-released the proper way by the end of the week, I am thankful that nothing else was taken from the computer, I guess we can look at this as a bizarre experience and move forward with upcoming Trina's project."

Rapping Sensation Trina is in complete shock, and at a lost for words at a time in music when a break in occurs due to the high demand and secrecy of a new single being released.

Slip N Slide publicist Krystle Coleman stated that "the label has taken immediate action for Trina's album "Da Baddest Chick part 2  Reloaded" is set to drop in February 2008, with guest appearances by Missy Elliot and Gwen Stefani.

In addition to Trina's fourth coming album "Da Baddest Chick part 2 Reloaded" Trina is also launching her lifestyle brands in the beginning of 2008. Her lifestyle brands will consist of signature fragrances, hand picked by the Diamond Princess herself as well as a line of luxury clothes, consisting of one of a kind piece.

Trina Music History Trina's single 'Pull Over', became a huge worldwide success, the song brought attention to Trina's voluptuous body, which got her plenty of recognition as a sex symbol. Trina had now become a household name and got a taste of success with her album selling more than 700,000 copies in the

United States alone.

Trina has been a prominent feature on numerous remixes and has released three solo albums and two mix tapes. When she first stepped on the scene, she caught the attention of the public by being provocative and vulgar. But like any human being, Trina's music and personal life have been a constant evolution. Her last album, 'Glamorest Life' which went Gold, included the Billboard top charting #3 single 'Here We Go Again', Ft. Kelly Rowland from the Grammy Award winning group Destiny's Child.

Media Contact

Krystle Coleman
Krystle@slipnsliderecords.net
305.535.7595

U-N-I PAIRS UP WITH RK ENTERTAINMENT FOR PROJECT LIVE SHOW

Thurzday & Y-O To Perform Alongside The Wylde Bunch, Radiologic & Anne Montone--- Fri. Sept. 28th.

September 26, 2007
Los Angeles, CA --- Coming off of a 4 ?uestie Rating on Okayplayer for their street album, "Fried Chicken and Watermelon ," equivalent to 4 Mics in The Source, U-N-I and RK Entertainment are coming together in celebration of Project's Live two-year anniversary here on the West Coast. Inglewood natives, Thurz & Y-O will showcase their inimitable sound—one that isn't apparent amongst all the other gangst