ARTIST FREEDOM FORUM (HARLEM)

April 19, 2007

The International Artists Union (I.A.U) calls an open forum among artists, the public, and the press on Saturday April 21, 2007 at 12:00pm at Black Star Line Music and Video in Harlem (352 Lenox Ave. and 127th St). Panelists Jeru the Damaja, Steele of Smif-N-Wessun, Reggie Reg of the Legendary Crash Crew and more discuss artists gaining power in the music industry. The goal is to address the exploitation of artists and propagation of racist and sexist stereotypes and present a case for a legal artist union. Not only do recording artists lack the power to disseminate their music into the mainstream without permission they are persuaded with threats of becoming broke if it doesnt sound like whats already out on the airwaves.

The exploitation of artists has been standard practice in the record industry since the oligopoly of Sony, BMG, Universal, Warner and EMI has existed in America. In 2007, the issues are still late or no royalty payment, label piracy, and the usual breach of contract. However, today, with the young culture of Hip-Hop becoming so popular and politically vulnerable, it also includes artists being pressured to release the most violent, sexist, racist and stereotypical music possible.

Artists formally under Universals subsidiaries have admitted having been forced to either release the record labels type of music or become shelved forever. Retaliatory acts by music groups such as withholding the release of an artists album, recouping unspecified expenses from artists have become common practice in Hip-Hop.

The problem is the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) an association representing the interests of Sony, BMG, Universal, Warner, and EMI creates the standards and business practices for Americas music. Five companies own 90% of the music the public hears. This contradiction prevents many artists from being creative, artistic, or accurate. Historically, the only viable weapon for a worker or the public against an oligopoly or conglomerate is an organized workers union.

contact Terry Nakamura 917-940-8961 Icebergsift@Kickgame.com

Independent Hip Hop group encourages kids to Stay in School

New York, NY  (April 19, 2007) Queens based Hip Hop group Musik G and The Underground Army on Activity Records will launch their Tri-State Area Stay In School Tour. Beginning in the birthplace of Hip Hop the Bronx on April 26 and performing in every borough.

Musik G believes that staying in school and getting a good education is the answer to the problems youth will face in the future. Education is the key. Positive Hip Hop equals a Positive Attitude.

After the past success of the EP entitled The Underground Cant Be Stopped and video UGA Throwdown, Musik G and the UGA are coming through for there ever increasing worldwide fanbase with the release of the NEW Hot single and video "Im Up!". The new single features UGA blazin emcees Glaze, RBI and Danjah Stand Clear. The track was edited, mixed and mastered by legendary engineer Ivan Doc Rodriguez for Mustrock Prodz Worldwide. This will be followed by the highly anticipated forth coming album soon to be released on Activity Records. 
Musik G and the UGA have performed in various cities in the United States with artist such as Afrika Bambatta, Slick Rick, KRS-One, Craig Mack as well as numerous Zulu Nation Anniversaries. They have also performed in many countries in Europe.

Musik Gs recording career has afforded him the opportunity to work on the Human Education Against Lies (H.E.A.L.-Elektra Records) album project with LL Cool J, KRS-One, Queen Latifah, Big Daddy Kane and Shabba Ranks to name a few.

Along with recording and producing his own projects, Musik Gs production credits include hosting his own radio show the Original B-Side on WBAI 99.5fm with DJ Frenzi from 1997-2000. He also produced special segments for the legendary Chet Jacksons Nite Flyte show also on WBAI 99.5fm in New York City. He created the theme for the Martial Art World Television Show produced by ESPY-TV for the Madison Square Garden Network. Currently he produces The Wonder Twinz Show on Sirius Satellite Radio. Musik G has contributed his talent to a number of hip hop documentaries produced by independent and student filmmakers.

Performance Location: MS 145 - 1000 Teller Ave, Bronx, NY 10456
Date:    April 26, 2007
Showtime:   12:45pm
More dates and locations to follow.

www.myspace.com/theUGA       www.undergroundarmy.com

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Contact:
Ralph White
Mez Media Group
mezmediagroup@yahoo.com

LATINO 96.3 L.A.S #1 PARTY STATION PRESENTS SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA'S BIGGEST CONCERT EVENT OF THE YEAR

THE LATINO 963 STARBUCKS CALIBASH FEATURING THE BIGGEST NAMES IN REGGAETON, HIP HOP AND R&B

Los Angeles, CA  April 18, 2007 -KXOL/LATINO 96.3 of the Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc. (SBS) has announced the incredible line up for its biggest concert event to date. More than 10,000 concert-goers will enjoy LATINO 963S biggest concert event of the year featuring the top names in Reggaeton, Hip Hop and R&B. Starbucks Calibash will rock the Honda Center in Anaheim on Saturday, April 21, 2007.

The concert features: WISIN Y YANDEL  PITBULL  RAKIM Y KEN-Y  YING YANG TWINS Hector El Father  Tego Calderon  TOBY LOVE  ILEGALES NICKY JAM  MC MAGIC  XTREME  BABY RASTA

Pre-party festivities will take place in the Honda Center parking lot and include the STARBUCKS CALIBASH experience, the vendor village, and the LATINO 963 pre-party outdoor stage. Station on-air personalities will be on hand to meet listeners, LATINO 963 DJs will mixit-up-on the ones-and-twos plus check out live performances on the outdoor stage from VAL C, La La, and BIG MEECH. LATINO 963 personalities including Joey Medina, Nico Jones, Alysha del Valle, and Smoochy of The Morning Invasion will also be on hand to co-host the show, as well as mid-day personality Donaji, afternoon guy Nio Encendio and night girl Raq- C.

Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc., Sunshine Entertainment, and AEG Production are the sponsors of this concert event. Tickets are now available at the Honda Center Box Office (formerly the Arrowhead Pond), at all Ticketmaster locations 714-740-2000 in Orange County and 213-480- 3232 in Los Angeles County or by visiting www.ticketmaster.com and at the centers box office.

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About Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc. Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc. is the largest publicly traded Hispanic-controlled media and entertainment company in the United States. SBS owns and operates 20 radio stations located in the top Hispanic markets of New York, Los Angeles, Miami, Chicago, San Francisco and Puerto Rico, including the #1 Spanish-language radio station in America, WSKQ-FM in New York City, as well as 3 of the Top 4 rated radio stations airing the Tropical, Regional Mexican, Spanish Adult Contemporary and Hurban format genres and the highest billing Latino-formatted stations in each of the three largest U.S. Hispanic markets. The Company also owns and operates Mega TV, a television operation serving the South Florida market, and produces live concerts and events throughout the U.S. and Puerto Rico, In addition, the Company operates LaMusica.com, a bilingual Spanish- English online site providing content related to Latin music, entertainment, news and culture. The Companys corporate Web site can be accessed at www.spanishbroadcasting.com.

Contact: Cherry Hepburn (818) 505-1104

Court Order Bans Owner of Rap-A-Lot Records From 'Harassing' Rival Rap Music Executive

Harris County, Texas Court Hearing Scheduled for April 23

HOUSTON, April 19 /PRNewswire/ -- A Houston-area state district judge has granted a Temporary Restraining Order against James Prince a/k/a J. Prince. The order, requested by rival recording executive Ronnie Bookman, follows allegations that Prince arranged for Bookman to be severely beaten in a dispute involving Houston's hip hop industry.

In finding that "imminent and irreparable injury will result in the absence of injunctive relief," presiding judge Patricia Hancock ordered Prince to avoid coming within 500 feet of Bookman's home or place of business.

In a lawsuit filed April 12th, Bookman alleges his beating was part of an ongoing effort by Prince and his Rap-A-Lot 2K Records, Inc. to snuff out Bookman's fledgling record label.

According to the lawsuit, Prince directed a half-dozen of his associates to attack Bookman at a Houston recreation center owned by Prince. The alleged beating took place on Jan. 25, 2007. Bookman says he was lured to the gym after he was advised that Prince wanted to "make things right" regarding a dispute between the two men. When Bookman arrived at the gym, he says he was led to a weight room where he met with Prince. The lawsuit says that Prince became angry with Bookman and directed the men to enter the room and assault Bookman. Bookman suffered severe head trauma, a broken nose and injuries to both eyes. He was treated the next day at the Park Plaza Hospital emergency room and is still receiving treatment for his injuries.

The dispute arose out of a common industry practice in which artists, otherwise bound by exclusivity arrangements with their record companies, make guest appearances or "features" on other artists' records. Consistent with this practice, several well-known artists including Bernard Freeman (a/k/a "Bun B"), Mike Jones and Stayve Thomas (a/k/a "Slim Thug") had in 2005 agreed to record on 7303 Records' first release, by the artist Javon "JV" Daniels, entitled, Rap or Die.

According to the lawsuit, Prince and Rap-A-Lot Records had agreed to allow Bun B to record the feature Wrong for Dat and assign all rights to 7303 Records in exchange for substantially discounted or free studio time at Bookman's recording studio. Bun B recorded his CD, Trill at Studio 7303 from June to September 2005. In late 2005, Rap-A-Lot, in conjunction with Warner Brothers' Asylum Records, released Trill. Trill has since earned gold record status.

The lawsuit alleges that Prince and Rap-A-Lot Records reneged on their promise to release the Bun B feature after Warner Brothers approached Bookman with a proposed "label deal" to develop, record and promote rap and hip hop artists.

"We believe that Mr. Prince feared that his influence and financial well- being would suffer if Mr. Bookman and 7303 Records were successful," says John Thomas, lead counsel for Bookman and a name partner in Houston's Hicks Thomas & Lilienstern.

Mr. Bookman is a longtime fixture of the Houston music scene, and has operated Studio 7303 for five years. Studio 7303's clients represent a Who's Who of the music industry, including top-selling artists such as 50 Cent, Timbaland, Justin Timberlake and Missy Elliot.

For more information, contact Mike Androvett or Alan Bentrup at 1-800-559-4534 or mike@legalpr.com or alan@legalpr.com .

Source: Hicks Thomas & Lilienstern

CONTACT: Mike Androvett, mike@legalpr.com , or Alan Bentrup,
alan@legalpr.com , +1-800-559-4534, both for Hicks Thomas & Lilienstern

IAC Announces Online Initiative for the Black Community

Appoints Johnny C. Taylor, Jr. CEO

NEW YORK - April 18, 2007 - IAC (Nasdaq: IACI) announced today that it will launch an online destination for the Black community featuring topical content, relevant services and a platform for community interaction. Johnny C. Taylor, Jr. has been appointed CEO of the initiative, which is scheduled to launch in January 2008 and will be based in Charlotte, NC.

The yet-to-be-named site aims to bring the best the Web has to offer to the U.S. Black population, specifically catering to the community‘s distinct needs and interests. It will be part of IAC Programming, created in 2006 to grow branded online content properties that engage passionate communities.

“There exists enormous opportunity in today’s online landscape to provide Blacks with an experience that engages their unique communities through a collective voice,” said Mr. Taylor. “There are 40 million African Americans in the U.S., and we estimate an additional 20 million Blacks from Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean. IAC – with its superior technology, operational expertise and more than 60 brands – is poised to provide exceptional content and services for this growing and underserved population.”

Michael Jackson, President of IAC Programming, said, “Johnny has superb experience in talent acquisition and an exceptional track record in business strategy and execution. He is also a passionate advocate and leader for the Black community. With his intelligence, business acumen, and people skills, Johnny is the best person to launch this important Programming initiative – the first ethnically focused property in the IAC family of brands.”

For the past year, Mr. Taylor has served as IAC’s SVP of Human Resources in New York.  Previously he was SVP of Human Resources at LendingTree, an operating company of IAC.  Before joining LendingTree, Mr. Taylor was President of McGuireWoods HR Strategies LLC, and served as Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary for Compass Group USA, Inc. Mr. Taylor also spent more than eight years in senior executive human resources and legal positions with Viacom subsidiaries Blockbuster Entertainment and Paramount Pictures.

About IAC
IAC is an interactive conglomerate operating more than 60 diversified brands in sectors being transformed by the internet, online and offline... our mission is to harness the power of interactivity to make daily life easier and more productive for people all over the world. To learn more about IAC please visit http://iac.com.

Contacts
IAC Investor Relations
James Hart / Eoin Ryan
(212) 314-7400
IAC Corporate Communications
Andrea Riggs / Stacy Simpson
(212) 314-7280 / 7470

2007 American Black Film Festival Announces Dates and Calls for Submissions

Festival Relocates to Los Angeles

NEW YORK, April 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Film Life's 11th annual American Black Film Festival (ABFF) announced its 2007 dates: October 25-29. The festival, which had been held for the past five years in South Beach, Miami, has relocated to the West Coast with festival activities centered in West Hollywood and Beverly Hills. HBO(R) is the festival's founding and title sponsor. 2007 marks HBO's tenth year of support.

Film submissions for consideration for the 2007 ABFF are being accepted from now through July. Submission forms, deadlines and eligibility criteria are available online at www.abff.com.

Founded in 1997, the mission of the festival is to strengthen the Black filmmaking community through resource sharing, education, artistic collaboration and career development. Since its inception, over 400 independent films have been screened, seventy per cent of which have gone on to secure theatrical or DVD distribution. Festival alumni include director Sylvain White (Stomp the Yard) and producers Rob Hardy and Will Packer (Stomp the Yard), producer Roger M. Bobb (Daddy's Little Girls) and writer/director Frank E. Flowers (Haven). The ABFF was born out of the need to generate distribution opportunities for independent Black films and promote cultural diversity within the motion picture industry. It is widely considered the premier Black film market. Festival attendance is expected to exceed 5,000 people.

"The move to Los Angeles is an important part of the festival's evolution. We intend to work more closely with the studios and create a more potent marketplace for buyers and producers of independent Black cinema. With the support of our corporate partners, led by HBO, Lincoln and Allstate(R), we will continue to facilitate distribution opportunities for these films," said Jeff Friday, Founder/CEO of Film Life, Inc.

In addition to its cinematic showcases, the ABFF nurtures artists in a variety of disciplines offering workshops, a symposium and talk series (Access ABFF), exclusive parties, high-level networking and signature events including: ABFF Feature Panel Discussion, A Conversation With ... , and the HBO Short Film Competition.

"For the past ten years, HBO has proudly collaborated with the ABFF to bring the best emerging Black filmmakers to the forefront," said Olivia Smashum, executive vice president, Affiliate Marketing at HBO. "In turn, with the financial support, industry recognition and respect they receive at the festival, these talented filmmakers have emerged further inspired to continue practicing their craft."

The ABFF's four film sections -- Shorts, U. S. Features, International Features and Documentaries -- have been created to provide visibility to new films. Filmmakers are recognized at the ABFF's Independent Film Awards (Oct. 29) and rewarded with cash and other prizes. Through the support of Film Life and a wide variety of corporate partners, the American Black Film Festival continues with its mission to fortify the Black filmmaking community, and make films by and about people of color more accessible to mainstream audiences.

Sponsors aboard the 2007 ABFF include HBO (Founding & Title), Lincoln and Allstate (Premier), Nokia, Blockbuster, Paper Denim & Cloth, VIBE, Black Enterprise and Upscale (Official), Codeblack Entertainment, Nickelodeon, UrbanWorks Entertainment, Uptown, Black Noir and the Sofitel LA (Supporting).

Home Box Office, Inc. is the premium television programming subsidiary of Time Warner Inc., providing two 24-hour pay television services -- HBO and Cinemax -- to over 40 million U.S. subscribers. The services offer the most popular subscription video on demand products, HBO On Demand and Cinemax On Demand, as well as multiplex channels and HD feeds. Internationally the subscription video on demand products HBO On Demand and HBO Mobile, along with branded joint ventures, bring HBO services to over 50 countries. HBO programming is sold into over 150 countries worldwide.

The ABFF, cofounded by Jeff Friday in 1997, is a property of Film Life, Inc., a New York-based film marketing and distribution company. Its mission is to spearhead the global distribution of quality Black films and be the leading American brand producing Black movies, television, events and digital content. Film Life's key properties include the American Black Film Festival (abff.com); The Black Movie Awards on TNT (blackmovieawards.com); and the ABFF DVD Series (thefilmlife.com), a partnership with Warner Home Video.

Festival and registration information is available online www.abff.com, via phone 212.966.2411, ext. 400, or by e-mail: abff@thefilmlife.com.

Source: American Black Film Festival

CONTACT: Jana Elise Taylor of Film Life, +1-212-966-2411 ext. 406,
jana@thefilmlife.com, for American Black Film Festival

Web site: http://www.abff.com/
http://www.thefilmlife.com/
http://blackmovieawards.com/

mtvU & ROO Partner to Bring On-Demand Video to Network of Over 500 Online College Newspapers

Online Video Application and Customizable Video Channels Now Available to Nation's Largest Network of Online Campus Publications

NEW YORK, April 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- mtvU, MTV's 24-hour college network and a division of Viacom Inc.'s (NYSE: VIA; VIA.B) MTV Networks, and Internet video specialist ROO (BULLETIN BOARD: RGRP) , today announced a partnership to offer a best-in-breed video player and customizable video channels to the more than 500 online college newspapers in mtvU's College Publisher network.

Each of the network's student-run publications will now have free access to a customizable, private-label video player and a wide variety of on-demand content channels -- including news, sports and entertainment from leading providers such as The Associated Press, Reuters and many other leading brands. The ROO content team will work closely with mtvU to develop and secure new original video exclusively for this growing network. The ROO player will also enable the online student papers to distribute their own video content, or to partner with a university's TV station to make its programming available worldwide.

The video players will be individually branded to reflect the look and feel of each college newspaper site, integrate seamlessly with a paper's online edition and be powered by the ROO Video Exchange (VX) platform. Publications that install the plug-and-play applications will also be able to capitalize on a new video advertising revenue stream. With the addition of online video, and several other recently introduced multi-media features, today mtvU also announces the re-naming of College Publisher to the College Media Network.

"Partnering with ROO reflects our commitment to empower student publications with cutting-edge digital tools that benefit their readers, business and staff," said Stephen Friedman, GM, mtvU. "This video platform unlocks new creative possibilities and sources of revenue for our affiliates and will enable them to continue inventing the newsroom of tomorrow - with the College Media Network as their laboratory."

"College students are probably the most discriminating, demanding and sophisticated consumers of video in the market today," said Robert Petty, CEO of ROO. "They watch online video more than any other group and their expectations for content and technical quality are extraordinarily high. Our vast, ever expanding content library and our unique technology platform ensure that the College Media Network will be able to offer up video channels of the most dynamic content that will draw even more students around the country to the newspaper sites."

While the name of mtvU's online college newspaper network will be new, the content management solution used by campus publications nationwide will keep the College Publisher title. The College Publisher platform is the only online publishing system designed specifically for college newspapers. The Web-based suite of tools allows multiple users to control all facets of digital publishing, including content management, multimedia administration and online advertising.

In August 2006, mtvU acquired Y2M: Youth Media & Marketing Networks, the parent company of College Publisher. Since the acquisition, the network has grown from 450 campus publications to 510, and now serves institutions with a combined enrollment of over 5.5 million students, reaching an average of 5 million unique users each month.

About ROO

ROO Group Inc. (OTCBB: RGRP) through its 100% subsidiary ROO Media Corporation, is the online video solutions company focused on meeting the specific needs of large enterprise companies globally. The company's proprietary platform, the ROO Video Exchange, simultaneously services multiple video channels, audience segments and advertisers and, as such, has become a leading platform in content aggregation, distribution and targeted advertising. ROO's unique ability to offer a "many-to-many" service has helped secure its position as the Internet broadcast company of choice for companies seeking effective strategies for monetizing online video.

About mtvU

Broadcasting to 750 colleges across the country, with a combined enrollment of over 7.2 million, mtvU is the largest, most comprehensive television network just for college students. Twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, mtvU can be seen in the dining areas, fitness centers, student lounges and dorm rooms of campuses throughout the U.S. mtvU is dedicated to every aspect of college life, reaching students everywhere they are, through a three pronged approach - on-air, online and on campus. mtvU focuses on content including music videos from emerging artists which can't be seen anywhere else, news, student life features, events and pro-social initiatives. mtvU is always on campus, with more than 500 events per year, including exclusive concerts, giveaways, shooting mtvU series and more. For more information about mtvU, and for a complete programming schedule, visit www.mtvU.com.

In September 2005, mtvU became the first MTV Networks channel to also be distributed in its entirety online. Twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, mtvU is simulcast and available on demand at mtvU.com, featuring all of network's on-air content plus exclusive new music, original series and student-produced programming for college students and music fans everywhere.

mtvU also owns and operates the College Media Network, the largest interactive network of online college newspapers in the US, and RateMyProfessors.com, the Internet's largest listing of collegiate professor ratings. The College Media Network comprises over 510 campus publications that serve institutions including Brown University, the University of Illinois, the University of Southern California, the University of Texas at Austin and Duke University, with a combined enrollment of over 5.5 million students, reaching an average of 5 million unique users each month. RateMyProfessors.com reaches approximately 10 million college students each year, via the site's more than 6.6 million student-generated ratings of over 1,000,000 college professors.

About MTV Networks

MTV Networks, a unit of Viacom (NYSE:VIA) (NYSE:VIA.B) , is one of the world's leading creators of programming and content across all media platforms. MTV Networks, with 135 channels worldwide, owns and operates the following television programming services - MTV: MUSIC TELEVISION, MTV2, VH1, mtvU, NICKELODEON, NICK at NITE, COMEDY CENTRAL, TV LAND, SPIKE TV, CMT, NOGGIN/THE N, VH1 CLASSIC, LOGO, MTVN INTERNATIONAL and THE DIGITAL SUITE FROM MTV NETWORKS, a package of 13 digital services, all of these networks trademarks of MTV Networks. MTV Networks connects with its audiences through its robust consumer products businesses and its more than 200 interactive properties worldwide, including online, broadband, wireless and interactive television services and also has licensing agreements, joint ventures, and syndication deals whereby all of its programming services can be seen worldwide.

FCMN Contact: erossi@kwitco.com

Source: mtvU

CONTACT: Jason Rzepka of mtvU, +1-212-654-7198,
jason.rzepka@mtvstaff.com; David French of MTV, +1-212-846-6406,
david.french@mtvstaff.com; Ellie Jones Rossi, +1-646-747-7151,
erossi@kwitco.com, for ROO

Web site: http://www.mtvu.com/
http://www.roo.com/

2007 SEA Awards a sure bet at Tunica's Grand Casino Resort

Nashville, TN---January 31, 2007----If you weren't one of the 1900 people in attendance at the 4th Annual Southern Entertainment Awards in Tunica, MS., you definitely should've been.  The weekend long event which kicked off with an artist showcase on Thursday, January 25 and ended with the awards show on Sunday, January 28 was filled with music, conferences and invaluable networking for all participants---both on stage and off.

Although the focus of this event is to formally acknowledge independent DJs, recording artists, poets, website designers, magazines, e-zines, models, designers and venues working regionally in the rap industry, Janiro Hawkins II, VP and event coordinator says therein lies a deeper motivation.

“We love music, but what we strive to do during this time is educate artists about the business side of music,” says Hawkins.  “We work twice as hard as the person who works twice as hard so that we can do our part to better the quality of music that’s coming out.”

Friday, January 26 and Saturday, January 27 were filled with standing room only panels featuring topics like How to Get a Record or Production Deal, Making an Impact: Building a Tremendous Buzz, The Digital Frontier, The Mixtape Game, How to Get Your Record Played on the Radio.

The event also included a Serato Scratch workshop and Meet & Greet sponsored by Swisha House.  But, perhaps the most memorable moments during the award-winning weekend were the star-studded performances by Jody Breeze, Trae, Dee Boi, Paper, Big Tuck & Tum Tum, La Chat, 4ize, Rudy Currence, Lotto, Pure Pain, Cadillac Don & J. Money, Billy Cook, Mr. Sche, Billy Cook and Gangsta Boo.

“Every year, thanks to the staff and conference organizer Wendy Day, the SEAs get larger and larger,” says Hawkins.  “Already we’re working on getting the word out about our 5th year and we plan on it being our best one yet.”

So, what will they be doing in the meantime?  “We have a magazine in the works that will feature some of the SEA nominees, winners, sponsors and upcoming talent in the South,” says Hawkins.  “It will premiere bi-yearly; once during nominations (May) and then again when it’s time for people to place their votes (September).  We’re also putting plans together to have next year nationally televised.  It’s time that more people know that the South is doing great things.”

The 5th Annual SEA Awards will take place on Thursday, January 24 thru
Saturday, January 27, 2008 in Tunica, MS.

For more information contact www.southernentawards.com

Contact: Janiro Hawkins II
Co-Founder/Event Coordinator
615-397-7827
www.southernentawards.com

Latin Pop Star Ricky Martin's Family Ties with Miami Rapper MIKE SLICK

Miami Fl, (April 18, 2007)-Press Release

With the Miami Hip Hop movement on the rise Miami Fl. rapper Mike Slick feels the pressure of family success. Mike Slick who's real name is Michael Morales cousin to latin pop star Enrique Martín Morales better known as Ricky Martin drops his first of three scheduled releases. Slick Miami Vol 1. set to release June 22. will be the first installment of three independently released mix tapes to drop. Mike Slick Co founder of South Coast Entertainment with partner C.P. HOLLYWOOD have great plans for the future of there company and music careers.

THE SOUTH COAST GENERAL, MIKE SLICK can best described as a true grinder. Representing South Miami-Dade, Mike Slick can be heard on several tracks of C.P Hollywood's debut album. This up incoming artist has worked with talents such as T-Pain, Thrill Da Playa (69 boys), SMOKE (FIELD MOB), Splack Pack, just to name a few. Featured in The Grind Magazine article, he states "I'm trying to spark a flame and put out my movement which is the SOUTH COAST." These are the words of a man on a mission.

Slick was first introduced to the music scene as a bass artist, recording with the group TYGER HILL in 1996. While traveling often to Atlanta to record with K2 (Splack Pack), a bass music producer,Slick learned the process of recording and writing music." Doing shows out of town with Cash Money, Twista, 2 Live Crew, J.T Money,and promoting on the weekend was rough when you have to go to High School the next morning." recalled Slick. Becoming a student of the game was the direction that Mike Slick was headed. Paying dues has been a long road but will soon pay off for this chico.  Featured on C.P. Hollywood's song and music video Dickie Short Sets the buzz has just started for Slick.

As Vice President of South Coast Entertainment Slick plans on creating opportunities for his fellow artist and giving back to the community through youth outreach programs.

For more information about Mike Slick please log on to www.southcoastent.net. For media inquires, please contact Mike Clint/In The Mix Marketing at (305) 609-2453 and inthemix100@gmail.com

BET Upfront '07 Invites Advertisers to 'Follow The Leader' with an Innovative Slate of 16 Original Shows

BET Reveals Original Programming Plans and Overview of Digital Strategy; First Original Scripted Series, New Reality, Sports Talk & Music Shows Continue to Evolve the Network As A Proven Cable Maverick

NEW YORK, April 18 /PRNewswire/ -- Intensifying its leadership role by reaching the broadest swath of Black viewers across multiple media platforms, BET Networks today reinforced their dominance by unveiling the most ambitious slate of programming in its 26-year history. At its annual Upfront presentation, BET Chairman and CEO Debra Lee, along with President of Entertainment, Reginald Hudlin, announced the slate of 16 new original shows to a capacity audience of advertisers, media buyers, corporate clients, executives and top-tier media outlets at New York's Manhattan Center Studios.

"BET Networks is the number one media destination for African Americans and consumers of Black culture," said Lee. "Through creativity, collaboration and innovation, the next 12 months will see an unprecedented amount of new content from BET Networks. We are making our biggest investment ever in original programming and digital entertainment; and key strategic additions to our strong executive team - we will not only extend our lead, but expand it."

When Lee took over the CEO post two years ago, she ushered in a new era of original programming for the network. She kicked things off with the hiring of Hudlin, and together they have steadily increased its investment in developing innovative signature series and specials. Recently, Lee added three new executives to BET's senior management team in marketing and communications to better meet the needs of its original programming and digital expansion strategy; creating an integrated marketing department to develop high-impact, innovative cross-platform marketing solutions as well as integrate clients' brands into BET Networks programming across all platforms.

Today, BET is recognized as the #1 provider of original Black programming. According to a 2006 study by Jack Myers Media, BET also ranks #1 among all networks in viewers more likely to purchase a product because they "consider advertising on the network to be a recommendation."

"We have taken BET to a new level in the past year, and it's only the beginning," said Hudlin, about BET's new strategy. "With the incredible talent in front of and behind the camera that is flocking to BET, we are able to take chances, make hits, and strengthen our relevance and connection with the Black community."

With six of BET's top ten shows in history such as Lil' Kim: Countdown to Lockdown and American Gangster firmly under his belt, Hudlin's programming approach includes the development of 16 original series for primetime on the network, aimed at the widest possible demographic, while remaining focused on the core audience of 18 - 34. Genres range from scripted dramas, animation and sports, to reality, competition, music and of course BET's world-class mega- specials.

Louis Carr, BET Networks President of Media Sales notes how the network's programming expansion further widens the gap in the network's dominance over the next closest competitor. "No one has the number of hours, genres, or specials in original programming targeted directly to African-Americans like we do, and our 30 percent increase in the network's original programming budget will extend that lead," he cited.

With each of its new hit shows setting a ratings record in 2006, the most- watched year in the network's history, which now reaches approximately 85 million homes - BET has also aggressively expanded the way it connects audiences with the newly formed Digital Media Group. The cornerstone is BET.com, which allows the audience to "interact" with programming through exclusive video clips, photo galleries, discussion forums, polls, voting, interviews and behind-the-scenes footage.

"We have developed digital assets for every platform," said Scott Mills, President of BET's Digital Media Group. "From launching websites and broadband destinations, to creating mobile subscription services and expanding our VOD offerings and digital downloads, our digital assets represent the broadest array of targeted digital properties in the industry."

BET's 2007 programming grid will soon be flush with new original productions premiering this summer and fall, including:

  Scripted Series
  -- SOMEBODIES - The executive producers of THE BERNIE MAC SHOW bring BET
     their first original scripted series. It's not set in New York or Los
     Angeles but in a city where everyday people live - Athens, Georgia.
     Athens is known as the home of REM and the B-52's. It's also the home
     of a group of black slackers caught in that awkward period between
     college and a "real career" - when you're a nobody trying to be a
     somebody. This single-camera sitcom is based on the film of the same
     nature that was a hit at the 2006 Sundance Film Festival. The show
     captures a voice of a generation as they navigate their way through
     life, love and careers. PREMIERING FALL 2007

  Animation
  -- BUFU - Two of the funniest guys in the business team up to create an
     animated sketch comedy show for BET. Orlando Jones (MAD TV) and Ali
     LeRoi (EVERYBODY HATES CHRIS) have teamed up to create BUFU, an
     animated sketch comedy show in the tradition of SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE and
     SCTV. PREMIERING FALL 2007
  -- HANNIBAL - He was an African King that conquered the world -- the
     greatest military strategist in the history of warfare. Executive
     produced by Vin Diesel and his One Race production partner Samantha
     Vincent, this series will tell Hannibal's entire story, for the first
     time -- from his birth, to training to be a warrior and a king, to
     crossing the Alps with a herd of elephants and a multi-national army to
     fight against his greatest challenger, Rome. PREMIERING 2008
  -- CIPHA - CIPHA is a sci-fi series set in a future world where hip hop
     is outlawed. But in the world of the CIPHA, you learn that whenever you
     try to shut down the voices of youth, it comes back stronger than ever.
     A new animated series from Will Smith's Overbrook Entertainment and the
     executive producer of DARK ANGEL and THE SHIELD. PREMIERING 2008

  Reality & Biography
  -- BALDWIN HILLS - For 10 weeks, BET's reality docu-drama BALDWIN HILLS
     will explore the lives of 11 upper middle class Black teens as they
     grow up in BALDWIN HILLS - an upscale Black neighborhood in Los Angeles
     where professional athletes, television and film stars, doctors,
     lawyers and engineers live. This reality show will focus on kids who
     split their time between school, the beach, pool parties, high-end
     shopping and driving their daddy's or their own Benz.  In other words,
     kids who grow up living the glamorous lives of the young, black and
     fabulous. PREMIERING JULY 2007
  -- S.O.B. - This series takes an outrageous, contemporary and comedic
     look at stereotypes, racism, classism, religion, sexuality, clichés,
     politics, social mores, identity and cultures -- all under the hidden
     camera microscope. The ensemble cast of comedy actors will engage
     unsuspecting, everyday people and challenge them to question their own
     habits, value systems and preconceived notions about society's rules
     and hidden agendas. PREMIERING JULY 2007
  -- COLLEGE HILL INTERNS - This exciting new spin-off will delve into the
     interpersonal and business dynamics of eight college students living in
     a new city, hanging out in their new digs, and most importantly working
     at their new and exciting summer jobs. The cast will participate in an
     8-10 week internship program at one sponsored parent company in one or
     more departments, and be assigned tasks, interactive workshops, company
     promotions, and various competitive challenges. PREMIERING FALL 2007

  Sports
  -- BALLERS - Premiering Friday, April 20 at 10 p.m. ET/PT, BET will bring
     the feel of a night out with the boys to your living room with this
     fresh new series that talks about sports in a sexy club environment
     hosted by four-time NBA World Champion John Salley, three-time NFL Pro
     Bowler Hugh Douglas and comedian Guy Torry. The club's party vibe will
     be enhanced each week with co-host, DEAL OR NO DEAL's gorgeous Claudia
     Jordan along with DJ Rashida on the turntables.
  -- IRON RING - Combat sports just got tougher. From the creator of
     ULTIMATE FIGHTING CHALLENGE, one of the most successful new sports
     formats in entertainment, comes a new show that introduces new
     celebrities from music, sports and Hollywood to the most dangerous
     fighters in the world. An all-star line-up of celebrities will manage
     teams of fighters in the best mixed martial arts match-ups on
     television. PREMIERING JULY 2007

  Strip
  -- THE 5IVE - Hosted by the lovely Alesha Renee; BET's newest show will
     introduce viewers to the top 5ive things of the moment. Ever wondered
     how to be one step ahead of everyone else -- tune into the 5ive and
     join the "in" crowd.  Not only will the 5ive showcase the top people,
     places and things in the country but it will give the viewer the latest
     information on the must-have accessories of the moment. PREMIERING MAY
     2007
  -- HELL DATE - Is it a dating show?  Is it a comedy?  Or is it ... the
     date from Hell?  In HELL DATE, contestants are asked about the perfect
     mate. With the help of an actor or actress that appears to be their
     soul mate, contestants will have to figure out is this really a soul
     mate or the absolute worst experience of their lives? PREMIERING JULY
     2007
  -- JUDGE MOONEY - Comedian Paul Mooney is a legend. He's worked with
     everyone from Richard Pryor to Dave Chappelle; now Mooney will host his
     own daily court show as the outrageously funny judge who lays down the
     law with his own brand of humor. Real people will bring their real
     cases to Mooney's courtroom to receive a verdict that only Judge Paul
     Mooney can deliver. ALL rise as JUDGE MOONEY'S court is now in session.
     PREMIERING FALL 2007

  Inspirational
  -- SUNDAY BEST - Gospel music is bigger than ever, with songs beloved by
     generations and sung by arguably the best singers in the world. SUNDAY
     BEST will undergo a nationwide search to storefront churches, parishes
     and mega-churches across the country to find the best undiscovered
     singers in America. The top contestants will be coached by great
     performers from the gospel and secular worlds as they strive to win the
     SUNDAY BEST title. Celebrity singers such as Patti LaBelle, Kirk
     Franklin and Shirley Caesar will work with these up-and-comers as they
     take their praise to the next level. PREMIERING FALL 2007
  -- EXALTED! - A biography series spotlighting a different inspirational
     leader each week. BET will follow various ministers as they prepare for
     their sermons, lead the church, perform their weekly ministerial duties
     and lead their everyday lives. The minister will recount the moments in
     his/her past that paved the way to accepting such a calling; via one-
     on-one interviews with the family and friends. PREMIERING FALL 2007
  -- CELEBRATION OF GOSPEL - BET's popular CELEBRATION OF GOSPEL is back for
     another round of soul stirring, hand clapping and inspiring gospel
     music. BET showcases musical artists from both inspirational and
     secular worlds in this uplifting special. The two-hour telecast
     features moving performances and renditions by some of today's hottest
     and most talented artists from the worlds of gospel and R&B. PREMIERING
     JANUARY 2008

  Specials
  -- BET AWARDS '08 - BET celebrates another year of honoring extraordinary
     achievement in music, entertainment and sports with a star-studded
     "live" telecast of the BET AWARDS -- the network's top-rated and
     television's most-watched awards program among African American
     viewers. The show is guaranteed to ignite excitement even bigger than
     before, with a format that includes glitzy red carpet arrivals,
     explosive show performances, out of this world surprises and riveting
     tributes by the hottest names in entertainment. PREMIERING JUNE 2008
  -- HIP-HOP AWARDS - More than a musical style, hip-hop is a history of
     American culture and a testimony by its artists of their life
     experiences. BET shocked "Hotlanta" in 2006 with its first HIP-HOP
     AWARDS and is going back form more. BET HIP-HOP AWARDS is an
     electrifying evening of non-stop homage and entertainment to the genre
     of hip-hop music! Viewers will not want to miss a night of off-the-
     hook performances and appearances by the biggest names in the game.
     PREMIERING OCTOBER 2007
  -- CHRISTMAS WISH - A special concert of holiday favorites by one of
     music's biggest artists. The show will feature guest appearances by
     other stars and we will not only see our host singing, but also giving
     back to the community in touching segments throughout the show.
     PREMIERING DECEMBER 2007
  -- THE ICON AWARDS - BET and BLACK ENTERPRISE magazine team up to deliver
     the next breakthrough award show during Black History Month to
     celebrate the achievement of black Americans by honoring the brightest,
     the most talented, the most ambitious, the most generous and the most
     crusading members of the African-American community. PREMIERING
     FEBRUARY 2008
  -- SPRING BLING - BET's SPRING BLING 2008 is certain to be a spicy sand
     and sun whirlwind of hip-hop performances from some of the biggest
     names in the music industry. Straight from the sand are hot shows
     including REVAMP - always a crowd pleaser, this competition showcases
     students re-enacting popular video dance routines; FREESTYLE - BET
     gives aspiring MCs a chance to do their thing on this freestyle battle
     show; BEACH TOWEL THROWDOWN - Spring Blingers get their groove on at
     this concert featuring popular recording artists; RIDES, RIMS, RUNWAYS
     - Hot cars ... hot girls ... hot performances, this is definitely the
     hottest car competition on television; and GET TO STEPPIN' - a step
     competition among college fraternities and sororities. PREMIERING APRIL
     2008

  ABOUT BET NETWORKS

BET Networks, a subsidiary of Viacom, Inc. (NYSE:VIA) (NYSE:and) (NYSE:VIA.B) , is the leading provider of media and entertainment for African Americans and consumers of Black culture on a global basis. The primary BET cable network reaches more than 84 million households and can be seen in the United States, Canada and the Caribbean. BET Digital Networks - BET J, BET Gospel, and BET Hip-Hop - are brands that combine to serve a broader and more diverse audience than the core network. BET.com is the number one internet destination for the target audiences. BET Mobile delivers music, gaming, and video content to the target audiences on wireless devices across virtually all service providers. BET Event Productions is a full-scale event management and production company with festivals and live events spanning the globe. BET International delivers BET content to the consumers of Black culture around the world. BET Networks inspires its audiences to make a difference in their lives and communities with a series of impactful pro-social initiatives under the Touch BET umbrella.

Visit us @ http://www.bet.com/pr .

Source: BET Networks

CONTACT: Jeanine Liburd of BET, +1-212-846-7437, jeanine.liburd@bet.net;
or Tosha Whitten-Griggs of BET, +1-310-481-3812, tosha.whitten-griggs@bet.net;
or Marcy Polanco of BET, +1-212-975-3327, marcy.polanco@bet.net; or Carrie
Simons of BWR Public Relations, +1-310-248-6104, csimons@bwr-la.com for BET

Web site: http://www.bet.com/
http://www.bet.com/pr

Join Chauncey Billups and Friends at The Children's Center Celebrity Golf Classic: Sponsorships Available

DETROIT, April 18 /PRNewswire/ -- The Children's Center announced today that The Children's Center 23rd Annual Celebrity Golf Classic: An Afternoon with Chauncey Billups and Friends will be Monday, July 30 at the prestigious Birmingham Country Club. This is a 161-acre club that features a beautiful championship 18-hole golf course.

Detroit Piston Chauncey Billups has generated tremendous excitement by generously volunteering his time to serve as host again this year. Chauncey, along with past and present players from Detroit sports teams, sports media and coaches, will tee off together for an exciting day of golf. This year's golf classic will feature an 18-hole shotgun with 31 foursomes, each including a celebrity. The evening will be filled with cocktails, exquisite food, entertainment, contests and some amazing celebrity friends of The Children's Center.

Detroit Piston Chauncey Billups has generated tremendous excitement by generously volunteering his time to serve as host again this year. Chauncey, along with past and present players from Detroit sports teams, sports media and coaches, will tee off together for an exciting day of golf. This year's golf classic will feature an 18-hole shotgun with 31 foursomes, each including a celebrity. The evening will be filled with cocktails, exquisite food, entertainment, contests and some amazing celebrity friends of The Children's Center.

New to the golf classic this year is the Piper Billups Hip-Hop "Tee" Party. This exciting new event, hosted by wife of Chauncey Billups, will bring the elements of urban hip-hop culture to the traditional afternoon tea party. The "tee" party will take place in the clubhouse at 2:00pm and will feature iced teas, soul food inspired finger sandwiches and decadent desserts. This unique party will offer dancers, music, fashion, jewelry vendors, contests and more. Afterwards, guests are invited to join our golfers and celebrity friends from the golf classic for dinner and cocktails. Tickets to attend the "tee" party can be purchased for $250.

Join current sponsors Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc., DENSO International America, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Allied Printing and The Great Wall in supporting The Children's Center. Sponsorships for this year's golf classic are available. For information regarding foursomes and sponsorship opportunities or to purchase tickets to the Piper Billups Hip Hop "Tee" Party, call 313-262-0960 or visit http://www.thechildrenscenter.com/.

All proceeds from the golf classic will benefit The Children's Center, a non-profit organization established in 1929 by U.S. Senator James Couzens as one of the nation's first child guidance clinics. The Children's Center has grown to be one of the largest, most diverse child-serving agencies in Michigan while serving thousands of children and families annually.

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

Source: The Children's Center

CONTACT: Kate Dennis of The Children's Center, +1-313-203-7274 or cell,
+1-313-434-6860

Snoop Dogg's Tribute to Grisly Comic-Book Morality Tales Splatters the Big Screen on May 4

Xenon Pictures Presents SNOOP DOGG'S HOOD OF HORROR, a New Horror Anthology Described as 'Unapologetic in Its Offensiveness and Blood-splattered Gore!'

SANTA MONICA, Calif., April 18 /PRNewswire/ -- Xenon Pictures announces the theatrical release of the rap-infused horror anthology, SNOOP DOGG'S HOOD OF HORROR. The film, which features Snoop Dogg as the "Crib Keeper," presents three grisly morality tales that blend horror, anime, live action and a strong dose of gallows humor, partially inspired by the classic comic-book series TALES FROM THE CRYPT. The Xenon Pictures release, produced by Social Capital, BloodWorks, and Snoopadelic Films, will open nationally on Friday, May 4, 2007.

Set in an inner-city landscape where every day is a fight for survival, SNOOP DOGG'S HOOD OF HORROR takes the urban nightmare into the realm of the supernatural and the bizarre. Take, for example, the tagger who's given the power of life and death by a shamanistic stranger; the bigoted, rich white man who's in for some nasty surprises from the people he loathes; the rap star whose skeletons come out of the closet -- literally.

Hip-hop icon Snoop Dogg stars as Devin, a slain gangster forced to atone for his misdeeds by ushering his fellow sinners to their infernal rewards, accompanied by his posse of scantily-clad sucubi and badass demons.

Described by Variety as "gleefully disgusting," this darkly comical gorefest boasts a stellar cast from the worlds of film and TV, hip-hop and pro sports, including Ernie Hudson (Ghostbusters, "Desperate Housewives"), Danny Trejo (The Devil's Rejects), Lin Shaye (There's Something About Mary), Anson Mount (In Her Shoes, City by the Sea), Playmate(R) Brande Roderick (Starsky & Hutch, "Baywatch: Hawaii"), Daniella Alonso (The Hills Have Eyes 2), Pooch Hall ("The Game"), Sydney Tamiia Poitier (Grindhouse), WWF superstar Diamond Dallas Page, Aries Spears ("Mad TV") and NBA star Tayshaun Prince.

Also featured are Billy Dee Williams, Jason Alexander ("Seinfeld"), rapper Method Man ("The Wire"), NBA star Lamar Odom and NFL stars Teyo Johnson, Justin Fargas and Glenn Cadrez.

The latest outing in Xenon Pictures' continuing relationship with Snoop Dogg (Tha Eastsidaz, Welcome to Death Row), SNOOP DOGG'S HOOD OF HORROR comes to selected theaters on May 4, 2007, not-so-coincidentally with the release of SPIDER-MAN 3. The anticipated spillover business just may rival the copious amount of spilled blood in the film.

The film was originally scheduled for a narrower release, targeting horror and sci-fi audiences, late last year. However Xenon rescheduled for the May date due to demand from broader audiences, and the opportunity for many additional screens resulting from other studios' fear of SPIDER-MAN 3.

Directed by Academy Award(R) nominee Stacy Title, SNOOP DOGG'S HOOD OF HORROR was written by Jonathan McHugh, Tim Sullivan, Chris Kobin and Jacob Hair. Martin Shore of Social Capital and Christopher Tuffin of BloodWorks, as well as Ted Chung, McHugh and Sullivan, served as producers. Gordon Steel and John Baca of The Steel Company served as executive producers, in addition to Snoop Dogg. The anime sequences were produced by Japan's Madhouse, known for such classics as ANIMATRIX and TOKYO HUNTER, under the Direction of Academy Award(R)-winner John Gaeta, known for his work on the MATRIX trilogy. This film is rated R for pervasive strong violence and gore, sexuality, nudity and language.

http://www.snoopshoodofhorror.com/

Source: Xenon Pictures

CONTACT: Marcella Cuonzo, marcella@marcellapr.com, or Arne Andersen,
arne@marcellapr.com, both of Marcella C. Public Relations, Inc.,
+1-877-585-6465, for Xenon Pictures

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

After Rocking Miami, Remix Hotel Gears up for the Big Apple in May

With Record-Breaking 9,000 in Attendance in Miami, Remix Hotel Revs up for Stellar Turnout in New York City

April 18, 2007
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Penton Media's Remix Hotel(tm) Miami 2007, presented by Microsoft and Beatport, with Premier Technology Partner Apple, attracted more than 9,000 urban- and electronic-music enthusiasts to South Beach Miami in March, setting a new attendance record for the nation's most prominent music-technology forum series. Showcasing new music technology from the most innovative manufacturers in the music industry, Remix Hotel dominated South Beach with top DJs performing live, and cutting-edge artists and producers speaking about their production methods.

With Miami’s success still fresh, plans for Remix Hotel NYC are well underway. Returning to the SAE Institute of Technology, Remix Hotel NYC hits the Big Apple May 18–20, 2007. Presenting sponsor Microsoft and technology partners Stanton, Rane, Serato, Denon, Cakewalk, Pioneer, JBL/Naras and Access will be featured at the event. For complete Remix Hotel New York City information and to preregister for the event, visit www.remixhotel.com.

Miami presenting sponsor Microsoft hosted a complete studio environment at the Microsoft Poolside Studio Cabana, with stations featuring products from Digidesign, Cakewalk, Sony, RME, Open Labs and others. A special guest appearance by world-renowned producer and hip-hop mogul Lil’ Jon was a highlight for attendees. Miami Premier Technology Partner Apple hosted a full studio setup and lecture theater, where hundreds of avid enthusiasts flocked to participate in a variety of Logic Pro training courses and watch featured demonstrate their skills.

Miami presenting sponsor Beatport introduced the Beatport Poolside Sessions daily until sundown, where some of the world's leading artists performed. XM Satellite Radio’s Red Bull on the Move offered two days of live broadcasts from the poolside party to more than 14 million listeners.

“Miami was an incredible start to our 2007 schedule!” said Joe Perry, associate publisher of Remix magazine. “With New York around the corner, we’re building on the momentum from Miami, utilizing all efforts—including our online blogs, videos and podcasts—to maintain the buzz and build attendance.”

Among the panels, demos and special guests lined-up for Remix Hotel NYC, attendees can hear a variety of Windows-based music-creation systems in the Microsoft and Crossfader Sound & Stage Room. In addition to kiosks loaded with PC-friendly software and hardware peripherals, the room will feature a full P.A. system and a DJ setup, as well as nonstop presentations and performances. Hip-hop legend and production master Hank Shocklee will rejoin Remix Hotel with a jam-packed program of exciting panels. Visit http://remixhotel.com/nyc/schedule/ for the complete schedule.

General registration is free. Attendees can upgrade to Remix Hotel VIP registration for an additional $25, which provides a one-year subscription to either Remix, Mix or Electronic Musician magazine; a Remix Hotel T-shirt; a free six-month membership to Broadjam; and 10 free tracks from Beatport.

The Remix Hotel provides hands-on access to the technology and equipment used to create today’s electronic and urban music via artist presentations and demonstrations, workshops, clinics and discussion. The event offers a convergence of the world’s top artists, music executives, production companies, experts on music production gear, and both established and emerging music aficionados.

Remix magazine educates DJs, engineers, producers, performers and artists about the latest applications and new products specific to the electronic and urban music markets. Remix is the leading consumer magazine dedicated to the tools, techniques and production styles of electronic and urban artists. For more information, visit www.remixmag.com. Remix is part of Penton Media’s entertainment-technology-related print, online and event properties, including Broadcast Engineering®, Digital Content Producer®, Electronic Musician®, Live Design, millimeter®, Mix®, Music Education Technology, Radio and Sound & Video Contractor®.

Penton Media, Inc. is the largest independent business-to-business media company in the U.S., serving more than six million business professionals every month. The company's market-leading brands are focused on 30 industries and include 113 trade magazines, 145 Web sites, 96 industry trade shows and conferences, and more than 500 information data products. Headquartered in New York City, the privately held company is owned by MidOcean Partners and U.S. Equity Partners II, an investment fund sponsored by Wasserstein & Co., LP, and its co-investors. For additional information on the company and its businesses, visit www.penton.com.

Contacts

Peters & Feldman
Lee Feldman, 203-854-5848
leefeld@ix.netcom.com

AUTHOR ADISA BANJOKO TO SPEAK AT HASTINGS COLLEGE OF LAW ON HIP HOP & LEGAL RIGHTS

Symposium - Prejudicial Evidence or Poetic Justice Rap Lyrics as Evidence in Criminal Prosecutions and Beyond

San Francisco , CA – April 17, 2007 – Lecturer and Author Adisa Banjoko proudly joins forces with civil rights attorney, John Burris Esq. and many others to discuss the topic of Rap Lyrics as Evidence in Criminal Prosecutions and Beyond at Hastings College of Law on April 18, 2007 from 3:30pm to 5:30pm.

This symposium, will address how rap has become an artistic and lucrative avenue for youths without conventional book smarts or athletic talents to escape hard lifestyles in order to succeed in life. However, some of the "hard" personas and lyrics that are necessary for a rapper's career success are also helping to seal that rapper's fate in the courtroom. Courts trying to draw the line between the entertainer/artist/rapper and the individual on trial are having a tough time. Yet, a study has shown, and commentators have suggested, that this type of evidence is unnecessary and extremely prejudicial in the eyes of jurors.

Lecturer and Author Adisa Banjoko has been featured on numerous radio, talk shows and magazines addressing the impact that hip hop artist have on global economics, politics and more. Working in the world of journalism since 1989, Adisa was a pioneer in collating the connecting between hip hop, politics and religion. His unique approach to the subject has earned him many invitations to lecture across the world.  Banjoko has lectured at prestigious Universities such as Harvard, Brown, U.C. Berkeley and most recently Williams College . Adisa is honored to be joining great minds such as of John Burris, Harry Dorfman and Vikram Amar to discuss a topic that greatly impacts the current judical system.

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*Additional information is available at www.uchastings.edu

www.lyricalswords.com

Contact: Me’ko Gaborski (310) 272.3894; gaborski@shinkenpublicrelations.com

D-Lo Entertainment teams up with Imperial/EMI's Independent Urban Division to release Rasheeda's new album, Dat Type of Gurl

Rasheeda, the famous female MC hailing from Atlanta, Georgia has been cranking out hits since the early 90s.  As a teenager while her friends were transitioning from Barbie dolls to make-up, Rasheeda was busy writing rhymes and perfecting her craft as an MC.  Rasheeda has always ruled as the Queen of Crunk but she has also established herself as one of the sexiest women in hip hop.  Her latest album Dat Type of Gurl includes her new single, "My Bubblegum" and it is quickly climbing up the charts.

A native of Decatur , Illinois , Rasheeda started out as a member of the teenage hip hop trio Da Kaperz. When she decided to launch her solo career she was snatched up by Motown Records and she released her solo, debut album Dirty South in 2001.  The album contained the dirty south anthem, “Do It (Do Da Damn Thang)” with Pastor Troy.  Her follow up was 2002’s A Ghetto Dream released on the Atlanta based D-Lo Entertainment label.  That album featured collaborations with the superstars of crunk, Lil Jon and the Eastside Boyz and secured Rasheeda’s place as one of most talented rap artist in the game.  Georgia Peach, was her third successful album containing the critically acclaimed singles, “Vibrate” featuring Petey Pablo and “Rocked Away” with Lil Scrappy.

Her latest endeavor Dat Type of Gurl has guest appearances from multiplatinum crooner, Akon and southern favorites, Baby, Jazze Pha and Fabo of D4L.  Rasheeda has grown as an artist, person and young woman and she can’t wait to let the world know everything that she has been going through with her latest hip hop masterpiece.

Rasheeda has also remained with D-Lo Entertainment and Dat Type of Gurl will be released through that entertainment entity.  Imperial Music will provide marketing, publicity, on-line and radio promotions for the project.  Rasheeda says, “I’m extremely excited about D-Lo Entertainment and Imperial teaming up on my project.  I finally feel like, together, we will be able to fill the void with what’s been missing.”  Her new album is the next chapter in Rasheeda’s exciting career as a rap artist.  “I feel really good about my new project and confident with who I am and what I have accomplished over the last couple of years.”

Kirk Frost, of D-Lo Entertainment explains why Dat Type of Gurl is destined to be a groundbreaking hip-hop album, “I’m looking forward to teaming up with Imperial on this project.  D-Lo has been working hard on breaking Rasheeda over the last couple of years and now with Imperial on board we will be able to take Rasheeda and D-Lo to another level.”

Jacob York of D-Lo Entertainment/York Records, continues, “Having cultivated and or launched the careers of such female rappers as Lil Kim, Gansta Boo and Charlie Baltimore and now working with Rasheeda I believe she is the next big thing!”   

Neil Levine, General Manager and Senior Vice President of Imperial adds, “Rasheeda has a star quality with great, catchy records.  We’re looking forward to putting out a record with one of the best female rappers out right now.  ‘Bubblegum’ could be the female summertime anthem.”   

Rasheeda is ready to represent as the strong, missing, female voice that hip hop seems to be lacking right now.  With the catchy, chorus of “My Bubblegum” receiving tons of radio airplay throughout the south and a video being shot this month, Rasheeda the Georgia Peach will prove she is just Dat Type of Gurl! 

About Imperial

Imperial Records is EMI’s independent, urban label division that was originally established in 1948 on the West Coast.  The small label grew to become one of the giants of rock n’ roll and R&B music with groundbreaking artist such as, Slim Whitman, Fats Domino and Ricky Nelson.  The label continued to make an impact on both genres of music with release by iconic artist, Cher and the legendary Temptations.

Imperial was re-launched in 2006 when entrepreneur and music industry veteran, Neil Levine joined Imperial to establish a unit focused on the independent, urban music market.  Imperial is a full service, label group specializing in artist, brand development, releasing critically acclaimed albums from Fat Joe, Evidence (of Dilated Peoples), Jin, and Anthony Hamilton (previously unreleased tracks).   

Zenobia Simmons
Director of Publicity
Imperial Records
zenobia.simmons@caroline.com
212-786-8496 WK
212-786-8493 FX

Mistah F.A.B. Readies His Highly Anticipated Release, DA BAYDESTRIAN

Mistah F.A.B. prepares himself for his upcoming release on Faeva Afta/SMC Recordings this May with DA BAYDESTRIAN.

San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) April 17, 2007 -- Although Mistah F.A.B. has endured much scrutiny in the national press over the past few months for his single, "Ghost Ride It", he prepares himself for his upcoming release on Faeva Afta/SMC Recordings this May with DA BAYDESTRIAN.

Recording his album - DA BAYDESTRIAN in record time, the release will also feature FAB's infamous DVD, "The Freestyle King" as a bonus as well as a "Yellow Bus Pass" to download his breakthrough album "Son of a Pimp" for free. FAB explains why he decided to add extra features to his album, "I'm puttin the Bonus DVD and free download of 'Son Of A Pimp' in there because that's the album that got my buzz crazy in the Bay. We're sayin' DA BAYDESTRIAN is the prequel to Da Yellow Bus Rydah so I wanna give you as much of me to get you ready for that."

DA BAYDESTRIAN will feature production by Rob-E, Sean-T, Traxxamillion, Young L among others and guest appearances from Too Short, Keak Da Sneak, Fabo from D4L, Mesy Marv and Spice 1. FAB's next track off the album, "Get This S@#$ Together" has already been leaked on line and has been popping up on West coast radio stations. FAB wants everyone to know, "DA BAYDESTRIAN is for all the fans that's been waiting for the last two years for something new. It's a project that's gonna rep the Bay to the fullest no strings attached and show everyone there's more to me than just goin' dumb. People forget that I really spit and think that all I do is ride Da Yellow Bus."

Never one to slow down, F.A.B. is already back in the studio working on his major label debut, "Da Yellow Bus Rydah" being released on Atlantic Records, "I know everyone is like what's up with the whole Atlantic deal? Yes, Atlantic is goin' to drop "Da Yellow Bus Rydah", DA BAYDESTRIAN is just the in between process. The music business is crazy. I'm puttin my heart into it, so to all the fans just be patient and post up at the bus stop."

DA BAYDESTRIAN is being released on Faeva Afta/ Thizz Nation/ SMC Recordings and will hit streets May 15th.

Getting Schooled on Mistah F.A.B.

Born and raised in Oakland, CA, FAB encountered his first taste of fame when he entered The Source Magazine's "Unsigned Hype Freestyle Battle" in 1999 and placed 3rd. This brought him to the attention of a local Bay Area based label - Straight Hits, who signed him in 2001. FAB released his first underground album with the label in 2003 entitled, "Nig-Latin".

Bay Area legend, Mac Dre took notice of this fledgling rapper and enlisted him as one of the original members of the Thizz Nation. With the backing of this renowned rapper Mistah F.A.B. released "Mac Dre Presents Mistah F.A.B. - Son of a Pimp" in 2005 featuring the huge regional hit - "Super Sic Wit It" featuring E-40. The single ends up taking the Hyphy movement in a whole different direction, with the song lyric - "I do the dummy, retarded, and ride the yellow bus". The Hyphy movement revolves around "acting a fool" and FAB took it one step further with these lyrics.

The song and the album propelled FAB to regional stardom. Soon every artist in the bay area started calling, wanting him to guest star on their albums. He was also featured on the MTV special, "My Block - The Bay" which caught the interest of many major labels - FAB decided to roll with Atlantic Records.

It is not unusual these days for an artist to be signed to two labels at once. After negotiating with Atlantic, the Bay Area giant, SMC Recordings was able to secure a deal with Favea Afta Ent and FAB as well for the independent release of DA BAYDESTRIAN. Will Bronson, Co-Founder of SMC speaks on his longstanding business relationship with FAB, "FAB and my history is crazy, we pretty much came up together. To be involved in this album and everything FAB's got going on- as corny as it sounds- is beyond business, this s@#$ is personal, but that's the way independent music should be."

For more information, please contact Erin Burke

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

PUSH HIP HOP HISTORY "THE BROOKLYN SCENE" second edition

April 17, 2007
Yeah, Push Hip Hop History: The Brooklyn Scene dares to explore New York City's urban cultures most controversial subject Hip Hop's evolution and distinction of style. Here Mabusha "Push" Cooper concentrates on Brooklyn’s unique signature in the world of Hip Hop and why certain pioneers were extracted from history.

Push, a multi-faceted/multi-talented artist, whose reach spans across many areas of Hip Hop culture, is a former host of 88 Hip Hop, co-founder of Brooklyn's Hip Hop History Celebration(June), former member of the Brooklyn Street Dancers (later known as the Fresh Generation), and organizer of Soul Powers, (Notorious B.I.G., Kool DJ Law, Japan’s Dev Large and DJ Master Key) a Brooklyn based entertainment group that publicized and marketed various Hip Hop based functions throughout Brooklyn. As former host and original member of 88HipHip.com, Push was among the first personalities to produce Hip Hop programming on the web. His show brought the people, lifestyle and culture of the Hip Hop online in a creative and interactive format.

This book is a journey back through time, focusing on Kings County's (Brooklyn) contribution to Hip Hop, a culture created by inner-city youth enduring the hardships of poverty. An incredible expedition into gang fights, train yards, block parties and sewing needles. Push is defining the term “B-Boy” and pinpointing the origins of style while rediscovering the work of the first turntablists. A compilation of interesting personalities, their memories of the Brooklyn scene and their love for Hip Hop culture lives.
Featuring: The Late Professor X of the socially conscious recording group X Clan, the legendary Mix Master Pete DJ Jones, spray paint pioneer Flint 707, Brooklyn Up rocker King Uprock and 12 more Hip Hop personalities.
Push Hip Hop History: The Brooklyn Scene  available beginning today in paper back at BarnesandNoble.com or Ebook Format:
www.mobipocket.com/en/eBooks/BookDetails.asp?BookID=3917&Origine=1966 

For further infomation Contact Cedric: Bigflava(at)illbrew.com

ON THE STREET PROMOTIONS ANNOUNCES 2007 GLOBAL MIXX DATES

Global Mixx Returns To Chicago with A New Look

WHO:  Music and Film Industry Elite

WHAT:  Global Mixx (formerly Global Mixx DJ Retreat) returns to the Windy City and offers informative panels, workshops, networking events and screenings for the music and film industry.

WHEN:  July 19-22, 2007

WHERE:  Hotel Sax (Formerly House of Blues Hotel)
333 N. Dearborn St.
Chicago, IL 60611

About The Global Mixx

The Global Mixx has become Chicago’s premiere industry retreat for the music community.  Last year’s event hosted music artists:  Kanye West, Common, Lupe Fiasco, Ludacris, Method Man, Twista, Shawna, Rich Boy, Biz Markie, Eightball & MJG, Obie Trice, Once Chance, Young Capone, Boss Man, Consequence, Sa Ra, GLC, and Farnsworth Bentley.  Industry participants included 13 of the top DJ coalitions and major record labels such as J Records, Jive, Universal, Def Jam, Interscope, Atlantic, Bad Boy, Disturbing Tha Peace, and Virgin Records.  Corporate Sponsors for last year’s retreat included Courvoiseur, Demo Mix, Digi Waxx, the House of Blues, Kool, Miller Genuine Draft, Power 92, and The Recording Academy®.

For additional information and updates of 2007 events, log onto www.GlobalMixx.com.

Media Contact

Jonnice Slaughter
(404) 551-3447 (Direct)
jonnice@chatterboxpublicity.com (E-mail)

RICO PAYSOS CD ENTITLED "DOPEBOYFRESH" AVAILABLE NOW

Extraordinary lyrics, Quality music, Great Production, and no industry beats, all on one CD.

(Buffalo, NY)--- 4daLuvofMoney, Inc. announces the release of DopeBoyFresh, a new CD by recording artist RiCo Paysos. The recording highlights eighteen original compositions (no industry beats) and continues showcasing Paysos distinctive sound, unique flow and deep vocabulary, which allows for his creative and witty wordplay. As with previous Long island natives and music legends before him such as E.P.M.D, Biz Markie, Rakim, Public Enemy and Keith Murray; Paysos possesses the ability to vary his style in accordance to every song he is on; he helps the beat. Paysos is not afraid to share his soul with his listeners. Paysos music doesn't just bring life; it is Life, because everyone can relate to something. Paysos sounds like nobody prior to him, or no one to come.

DopeBoyFresh is hosted by Paysos mentor Big Face Gary Bien- Aime of State Property and A&R of Roc-A-Fella Records. Executive produced by Anthony Rolle' with co-producers Cracc Val (Soulmates), D-Mass, Thomas piper & Cole Cash. Mixing was performed by DJ Nasty the Tri-State Great and recorded at Electronically Handcrafted, Uniondale, NY also by Thomas Piper. 

"People can expect a solid album from me. I aim to deliver every trip. Ride with me, vibe with me, and listen to the content of my words. I know it can be easy to get lost in the melodies and ill beats. My music is more than hot hooks and hot tracks. I deliver hot music at it's best. You won't fast forward over any tracks; but you will rewind back and play my tracks over and over again. DOPEBOYFRESH. I'm Dope and so is my music. Can I get an 'Awww Yeah'!!!".

--RiCo Paysos

Track Listing:

1.        Big Face Intro

2.        I'm Da Fuckin' Man (F. Groove)

3.        Leave You Behind (F. Elisha)

4.        When it rains (F. Craz-y Crystal)

5.        Promise (F. CaponeStyleBlu)

6.        Make it out (f. Beanie Siegel)

7.        Street Lamps (F. Jus Rolle' & Groove)

8.        Big Face Skit

9.        Baby, Baby (F. Money Jones & Thomas Piper)

10.Freakin' You

11.It's The Love (F. Johnny Blacc)

12.Wait until 2nite

13.In Da Spot (F. Groove & Elisha)

14.Lifestyle (F. Money Jones)

15.Dope Boy Fresh

16.Dopeman, Dopeman

17.A Couple Grand (F. Groove)

18.Breathe Slow

19.I Get It In

20.If This World Was Mine

21.Big Face Outro

DopeBoyFresh is available through 4daLuvofMoney, Inc. website or from other online vendors or by calling (516) 986-5010 and leaving a message.

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Direct comments or questions or about this press release to Sexy 716 Marketing & Promotions LLc.

Sheila Waker
Publicist/Marketing/Promotions
Phone: (646) 339-2008
E-mail: sexy716@gmail.com

THE JUICE WEEKLY PRESENTS: More Weekly Video Content with Top Online Video Network Brightcove

San Antonio, TX – April 16, 2007 — Movies have it...Sports has it...Music has it...Even sitcoms have it...but where do you go to get your urban entertainment? URBAN ENTERTAINMENT IS NOW ON DEMAND.

The Juice Weekly, the largest urban publication in Texas, re-launched its website, www.thejuiceonline.com, filled with exclusive interviews and sizzling new shows. The Juice Online is your urban entertainment source in Texas. 

The Juice Online continues to provide readers with the latest fashion, movie, video game and music reviews. In addition, The Juice Online debuts three new shows--All Day with Monaye, Top Story, and Urban Exclusive.

All Day with Monaye, which focuses on the urban lifestyle and music videos, breathes new life into The Juice Online’s lineup. “My show is a mixture of not just rap, but R&B and hip hop videos,” said Monaye. “It brings some of the videos that you may not see on BET or MTV,” such as the WORLD PREMIER of San Antonio’s very own Tony P and his new single “Balance Toi”.

Alongside newcomer Monaye, the funniest man in South Texas Comedian Walter Campbell and LaRhon “L-Boogie” Fields also get their feet wet by joining The Juice Weekly staff as hosts for Top Story (the up-to-date urban news section) and Urban Exclusive (an urban tech and industry profile section), respectively.

The new website has a more interactive, user friendly feel. It also now boasts an interactive marketing partnership with video networking giant, Brightcove (www.brightcove.com). This fusion has made The Juice Weekly and Brightcove an uncanny tandem when speaking about Urban Entertainment. The partnership has allowed The Juice Weekly to become syndicated from COAST TO COAST as well as tapping into the INTERNATIONAL entertainment syndicated arena.

Already a syndicate in Australia , Canada and the United Kingdom , The Juice Weekly is poised to influence the face of urban news and lifestyle issues across the globe. Our consistency has allowed us venues in other countries that are not available in their marketplace. As one of Brightcove’s top urban producers, we have an obligation to produce high quality content that keeps us relevant to our viewers.

“I realized that our readership was online visiting youtube, myspace and watching BET, so I felt that focusing more efforts on the web would prove more profitable. We wanted to have a more pronounced video content presence,” said Carl Booker, owner/publisher of The Juice Weekly. “Along with our weekly email broadcast, Friday Broadcast on BET and inclusion on Brightcove’s video network, we can reach millions on Demand. Video content is just the beginning for the website, mobile entertainment and merchandising is planned for late fall 2007.”

In 2003, The Juice Weekly (www.thejuiceonline.com) took the urban scene by surprise by providing weekly urban content on the web and in print. Since then, The Juice Weekly has consistently had a strong presence in the urban community and it continues to bring the latest in local, regional and national entertainment. With its categories ranging from a nightlife presence to a gospel section that would have Moses turning in his grave, The Juice Weekly lacks no power to its punch. It’s hard hitting, innovative and trend setting with its ingenious array of entertainment content.

The Juice Weekly is produced and syndicated by Avista Products (www.avistaproducts.com), the south Texas leader in urban marketing, promotions and design.

For additional information contact:

Denise Montaño
Editor-in-Chief, The Juice Weekly
210-226-1939
denise@thejuiceonline.com www.thejuiceonline.com

The Street Dreams Tour Invades Dallas

The Hottest acts of todays Hip Hop World will be at the Smirnoff Music Centre Friday April 20th 2007.

Dallas, TX (PRWEB) April 17, 2007 -- The most anticipated and highly scrutinized tour of the year is finally coming to Dallas. 909 Entertainment in association Fad Fam, The Silent Partner and Cold Frunt Productions are proud to announce that "The Street Dream Tour" featuring Young Jeezy, Lil' Wayne, Jim Jones, Baby, Rich Boy, and the Jumpout Boyz will be at the Smirnoff Music Centre in Dallas Friday April 20th, 2007.

This is your chance to see some of hip-hop's finest as they invade Dallas. This compilation of artist has raised eyebrows in other markets mainly because they are all at the top of the Hip Hop World but the tour has continued to move from city to city with no issues.

The tour, which will stop through Houston before it comes to Dallas, has been nothing more than a showcase of the hottest artist in the country. In Fact, Rich Boy will be using the tour to promote his self-titled album that hit the shelves on March 13, the CD features appearances by David Banner, John Legend, Big Boi of OutKast, vocalist Keri Hilson, and others.

Tickets for this event are on sale at ticketmaster.com and at all Ticketmaster locations. VIP tickets get you on the red carpet and can be reached by contacting Aware Affare Clothing at (972) 227-7676.

DERRYL WILLIAMS
Cold Frunt Productions
214-989-3031

RMD Group & Massive G Media Formalize Groundbreaking Joint Venture

PHILADELPHIA, PA -- (MARKET WIRE) -- April 17, 2007 -- RMD Entertainment Group (PINKSHEETS: RMDN) and Massive G Media Corp., (PINKSHEETS: MSGM) announced today the cementing of a Joint Venture Agreement ("JV d/b/a MOTV") between the majority shareholders of RMDN, MSGM, Mecanismo (USA) Corp., and an unnamed private equity group. The JV will distribute MOTV Hip Hop programming on Cable, Internet, IPTV and Cell Phones/PDAs.

The JV d/b/a MOTV is unique because of its irreverent, highly stylized program content that can be experienced on multiple media platforms. The JV has been demonstrating a layering technique of combining, initiating and dynamically fine tuning a campaign with MOTV content, adding the ability to accurately target cable subscribers (in some cases down to a single zip code or designated area) using both standard and IPTV 'intelligent' set top boxes, while combining Internet and Cell/PDA promotional disciplines.

"The JV has progressed from its original, loss producing advertising supported cable proposal to the point where indications of interest from new advertisers and promotional firm commitments in specific metropolitan metro markets has led the JV's investors to believe that a viable business model must not be based on cable alone. However, when we unite cable content with a strong internet brand or presence and simultaneously introduce push-to-cell technology of that same familiar media, the indications of interest and commitment from brand name advertisers took on a whole new scope," stated Gary Freeman, the financial controller for the JV and CFO for both companies.

Mr. Freeman continued, "We are in negotiations with cable providers who utilize targeted distribution of Pay Per View and Subscriber IPTV. MOTV (PPV) will include combinations of uncensored exclusive Hip Hop content, music events, sports extravaganza's and explicit content in many genres, all framed in a very familiar Hip Hop brand. Naturally we will leverage our own methods of layered promotion to produce advert free PPV content. We will build our revenue streams and grow our business for the remainder of 2007 before publicly reporting any financials. We expect to be raising capital for our business during the same period, and may be acquiring operational units, licenses and/or rights to ownership of media in many genres. We will remain as transparent as possible during the stages of our development. Shareholders of RMDN and MSGM will be updated through press releases and dissemination of pertinent corporate information and statistics on the Company's websites."

Giorgio Costonis, President of RMDN & MSGM, stated, "This is the most exciting point of my career thus far. The present buzz surrounding MOTV and the layering strategy that we have demonstrated has opened up fresh ideas for instant, product placement ads and viable, targeted promotion capabilities that were traditionally difficult to predict the outcome of, or monitor the campaign progress of 'on the fly.'"

Mr. Costonis further stated, "As most know, I am a huge shareholder of RMDN and now MSGM, both of which I believe are undervalued. I also believe that the shareholders of RMDN are perfectly situated to benefit from the strong increase in revenues from RMDN's artistes and repertoire and the imminent roll out of MOTV's business. We are working diligently on a method of distributing a dividend of MSGM common shares to RMDN shareholders so that my shareholder base gets its loyalty bonus."

About RMD Entertainment Group

RMD Entertainment (RMD) is a cutting-edge entertainment company that is primarily focused on the development and international marketing of hip-hop music, including compact discs, digital downloads, and personal ring tones for mobile phone customers, as well as other hip-hop lifestyle products. The Company has also created MOTV, the ability to stream video content to mobile devices, including cell phones and PDAs. The Company currently possesses an impressive hip-hop catalogue, which it distributes exclusively through Bungalo Records and Universal Music Group (a subsidiary of Vivendi Universal in North America and in Europe through the Pickwick Group Ltd. of London).

About Massive G Media

MASSIVE G MEDIA (a Nevada Corp) represents, reflects and acquires operational media assets including the libraries recently licensed to the Company by Mecanismo Corp (Nevada). The Company is a partner of the MOTV joint venture.

www.massivegmedia.com

Forward-looking statements in this news release relating to the Companies expectations regarding demand and pricing are made pursuant to the "safe harbor" provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. When used herein, words such as "expect" and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are based on assumptions made by and information available to the Companies. Investors are cautioned that such forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward looking statements include, without limitation, the future demand for, and sales volumes of, the Company's products, future production volumes, efficiencies and operating cots, increases or decreases in the prices of the Company's products, the Company's future stability and growth prospects, the Company's future profitability and capital needs, including capital expenditures, and the outlook for and other future developments in the Company's affairs or in the industries in which the Company participates and factors detailed from time to time in the Company's periodic reports filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission, and other regulatory authorities. The Company has no intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Company Contact
Mena Saros
mena@rmd-entertainment.com

SOURCE:  RMD Entertainment Group

AWOL One Releases New Album, Hits the Road

AWOL One and Factor – Only Death Can Kill You

AWOL One is often described as one of hip hop’s most unique rappers. The California by way of Planet Zero MC has a reputation for a delightful dark side, and as the title of his latest album, Only Death Can Kill You, would allude, this record is no exception. Teaming up once again with producer Factor, his partner on 2003's single "Try," AWOL's created ten new tracks showcasing his idiosyncratic delivery and lyrics. The album hits digital stores on Tuesday, April 17th and physical retailers a week later on April 24th.

AWOL One is currently on the road with Josh Martinez, who he describes as an “urban hero to confused and sensitive children the world over,” hitting thirty markets between now and June.

As always, reply with all press requests for interviews, album reviews, tour promo, and more.

Listen to AWOL One and Factor “Alpha Omegatron” from Only Death Can Kill You (Cornerstone RAS)
MP3: http://www.cornerstoneras.com/mp3/07AlphaOmegatron.mp3

PRESS QUOTES

“AWOL One has one of rap’s most original voices” – SPIN Magazine

“AWOL One’s beguiling, bizarre, and bottomlessly imaginative concept record Souldoubt is one of the year’s best albums, a weird mix of pathos and sci-fi, humor and depression; a collection of stabs at stability in a disturbed world.” – L.A. Weekly

“When this L.A. rapper opens his mouth, laconically cryptic verses tumble out in a drowsily narcotic timbre. The lyrics he rambles are deceptively direct, yet there’s always the nagging feeling that something far more sinister lurks beneath the surface, a hunch he likes to encourage.” – URB Magazine

About AWOL One and Factor:

Some have called AWOL One “the Tom Waits of Hip Hop.”

Some have called Factor “the John Peel of underground Hip Hop.”

Many are saying that this is the most cohesive, melodic, and widely accessible record that AWOL One has made in years.

At 1,000 years old, AWOL One is still shaking the grounds of hip-hop.

Scores of West Coast producers have shown interest in the quiet aura of this emcee. Out of the light he has intertwined with DJ/producers Daddy Kev, Fat Jack, J.D., DJ Choc (Beat Junkies/power 106), Lighter Shade Of Brown, DJ Drez, Hive, OmiD, Jizzm, Mike Nardone (KXLU), Mums The Word, DJ Moves (Len), Truly ODd of Power 106's Friday Night Flavas, and Evidence of Dilated Peoples just to name a few.

Meanwhile, AWOL One and his distinctive vocal stylings have captivated audiences worldwide. Whether performing solo or rocking stadiums with The Shapeshifters, an AWOL One show is guaranteed to be a life-altering experience.

Along his journey, AWOL has performed alongside the likes of Common, 2 Live Crew, Eminem, De La Soul, Beat Junkies, Funkdoobiest, Jurassic 5, Del The Funky Homosapien, Hieroglyphics, Aceyalone, Tha Liks, Dilated Peoples, Living Legends, Mix Master Mike, Abstract Rude, Kool Keith, Cypress Hill, Afrika Bambaataa, Swollen Members, Visionaries, the Breeders, Atmosphere, Sage Francis, Fishbone, Los Lobos, Lyrics Born and many many more.

AWOL is also affiliated with L.A.'s Mass Men (Project Blowed) as well as The Shape Shifters and is currently getting major college, commercial mix show and XM Radio play all around the U.S. and Canada and has charted on CMJ countless times.

www.cornerstoneras.com
www.myspace.com/awolone

Tracklisting:

1. Sunrise Sandwich
2. Old Babies
3. Meat Trunk
4. Digital Angel
5. Sunday Mourning
6. One More
7. Alpha Omegatron
8. Woke Up
9. Smokin Coffee
10. Only Death

Tour Dates:

05/04/07 Scottsdale , AZ Chasers

05/05/07 Sante Fe , NM Genoveva

05/07/07 Austin , TX Emo's

05/08/07 Denton , TX Rubber Gloves

05/09/07 Baton Rouge , LA Spanish Moon 

05/12/07 Sarasota , FL TBA

05/13/07 Orlando , FL Backbooth

05/16/07 Roanoke , VA Awful Arthur's

05/17/07 Baltimore , MD Sonar

05/20/07 Washington , D.C. DC9

05/22/07 Boston , MA Great Scott

05/25/07 Providence , RI Living Room

05/29/07 Chicago , IL Abbey Pub

05/30/07 Minneapolis , MN Dinkytower Cafe

06/08/07 Portland , OR Berbatis Pan

06/09/07 Bend , OR Grove

kim trick / manager, new media
kimberly@theorchard.com

The Orchard / the world’s leading digital distributor
http://www.theorchard.com / http://www.myspace.com/orcharddistro

Alloy Media + Marketing Announces "Alloy Access"

Joins Forces of Leading Media Placement Division, American Multicultural Marketing, with Promotions and Strategy Division, AMP Urban, to Offer Full Service Marketing to Reach Multicultural and Urban Audiences

-Alloy Access to offer full range of proprietary assets and services connecting brands with Multicultural segments

- Firm to release first syndicated study - the "New Urban Consumer" - uncovering mindset and behaviors of emerging and influential segment

(New York, NY) -April 16, 2007 – Alloy Media + Marketing (Nasdaq: ALOY), a leading provider of media and marketing services connecting with targeted consumer segments, today announced it has merged its dedicated multicultural media services and placement division, American Multicultural Marketing, with strategic marketing and promotional services arm, AMP Urban, to form Alloy Access, the first full service company specializing in developing lifestyle relevant strategies and media outreach that appeal to the passions, interests and attitudes that drive the purchase decisions of the rising Hispanic, African American and Urban consumer segments. Offering a wide range of proprietary services including consumer insights, strategic planning, experiential programming and media buying, research and placement services, Alloy Access connects corporate America with these influential consumer segments across distinctive and relevant environments.

With over fifteen years experience, Alloy Access brings extensive expertise in developing integrated media and marketing programs that tap into the distinct mindset and lifestyles of multicultural consumer groups, who fully, represent a booming population expected to grow close to 25% over the next several years. Alloy Access connects brands to these consumers through a host of properties that include print and broadcast media, emerging interactive platforms, out of home media across nightlife, campus, and military environments and through nontraditional grassroots and experiential offerings across social and community spaces.

Furthermore, through deep rooted relationships across the entertainment, fashion and sports industries, Alloy Access provides strategic counsel and partner opportunities for companies seeking to affiliate their brands and services across relevant urban and celebrity minded platforms.

“The multicultural landscape is exploding, responsible for one quarter of the nation’s total spending power. More than ever, marketers are wising up to the tremendous opportunities these consumers represent and recognizing the importance of direct efforts to capture their loyalty”, commented Tru Pettigrew, President, Alloy Access. “AMM and AMP Urban bring strong legacy and expertise to Alloy Access. Combining our unique assets and services all under one roof, we’re certain our clients will benefit through our joined forces and we’re eager for the new opportunities.”

Alloy Access is proud to include Heineken, Rockport, the National Association of Hispanic Publications (NAHP), Soft Sheen-Carson, BlockSavvy and MTV3 as premier partners of the newly formed division. The team has been responsible for creative development and execution of such successful recent campaigns as the AXE Black Filmmaker’s Series and Heineken’s Red Star Soul program. With the establishment of an exclusive partnership with the NAHP, Alloy Access now serves as the largest provider of multicultural newspaper advertising planning and placement services in the country.

Curtis Charles, SVP, Marketing at Rockport, commented, “The Alloy Access team has demonstrated strong knowledge of the multicultural consumer and their lifestyle. They’ve proven themselves to be strategic and creative thinkers and we're looking forward to growing our relationship as we roll out exciting plans for the Rockport brand this year.”

“Block Savvy has created a digital society dedicated to the urban lifestyle with a unique immersive experience that enables our members to interact in more creative and meaningful ways. Our goal is to bridge the gap between our members and the brands that want to reach them with experiences that are both innovative and rewarding, states Kwame Decuir, Founder, Block Savvy." "Alloy Access’ strength in developing effective nontraditional and interactive programming and their commitment to our core demographic is impressive. It’s clear they understand the mindset of our members and, just as importantly, the needs of the brands looking to reach them."

Ray Guerrero, VP, Marketing at the National Association of Hispanic Publications (NAHP) stated, “Alloy Access has clearly demonstrated impressive expertise, innovation and professionalism throughout our long standing relationship serving the Hispanic media community. Their team continuously delivers outstanding results and we’re thrilled to bring them in as our exclusive advertising partner as we strive to provide the most effective and efficient programs to our members.”

Alloy Access will release the first ever syndicated study addressing the “New Urban Consumer” in mid-April. While marketers focus greater attention towards this emerging and lucrative consumer segment, the sector remains ill-defined. The study presents the first quantitative picture of these trend-setting consumers, who represent a multi-billion dollar market, and provides a peek into the mindset and behaviors that drive their purchasing decisions.

Pettigrew concluded, “For a brand to succeed in forging long term relationships with these consumers, it’s essential they be in their world in relevant and meaningful ways. Our goal is to create that bridge for marketers, seamlessly and genuinely. With the combined strength of our leading properties and exciting new platforms, I believe we’re fulfilling a need in the marketplace to accomplish that.”

About Alloy Access

Alloy Access, a division of Alloy Media + Marketing (NASDAQ: ALOY), is the country’s leader in connecting corporate brands with influential multicultural and urban consumer groups. With focus on Hispanic, African American and urban consumers, Alloy Access brings more than 15 years experience servicing Fortune 500 clients with custom media and marketing solutions.  Alloy Access leverages its unique media assets and customer knowledge to provide consumer insights, strategic planning, media buying services and turnkey program execution.  Balancing legacy and innovation, Alloy Access is dedicated to providing fresh ideas and delivering emerging platforms to create genuine brand connections that resonate with today’s unique consumer mindset.

Press Contact:
Jodi Smith
Alloy Media + Marketing
Alloy Access
www.alloy-access.com

Paul Wall Gets Slowed and Throwed

New "Chopped & Screwed" Album in Stores April 17

NEW YORK, NY -- (MARKET WIRE) -- April 16, 2007 -- Houston's hip-hop heavyweight Paul Wall will release a "Chopped & Screwed" remix version of his sophomore album, "GET MONEY - STAY TRUE," that will hit stores April 17 on SwishaHouse/Asylum/Atlantic. The original release recently debuted at #1 on the Billboard Top Rap Albums chart and #8 on the Billboard 200. Screwed and chopped by legendary DJ and SwishaHouse founder/owner Michael 5000 Watts, the syrupy version features Snoop Dogg, Jermaine Dupri, Lil KeKe, Freeway, Juelz Santana, Trina, Jon B, Expensive Taste, Yung Redd, E Class and Crys Wall all slowed down to a molasses-like pace.

"This is another classic remix Texas album," stated Paul. "Michael Watts did his thing on this album with incredible blends, cuts and scratches, and fans should look out for some surprises on the album as well."

Paul Wall will be making several chopped & screwed ringtones available exclusively to Virgin Mobile USA customers through May 11 including the single from the current #1 Rap Album in the country, "I'm Throwed," featuring Jermaine Dupri. Additionally, www.Down-South.com will host an exclusive listening party of the "Chopped & Screwed" version of "GET MONEY - STAY TRUE" by Paul Wall today, Monday, April 16.

Beginning May 11, Paul Wall will join Fall Out Boy visiting 44 cities on the Honda Civic Tour. The tour will also feature the bands +44, The Academy Is... and Cobra Starship.

Wall recently teamed with Zenetti to bring a new level of shine to the auto aftermarket with a signature line of grills and wheels encrusted with cubic zirconium stones. The grills and rims wheels will be available for coupes, SUVs, Chrysler 300, Dodge Magnums, Chargers and Cadillac Escalades. The wheels will range from 19 to 26 inches; both will be available in the first quarter of 2007.

Wall was recently nominated for a Grammy® Award for Rap Performance by a Duo or Group for "Grillz," with Nelly, Ali and Gipp and joined filmmaker Raquel Cepeda on a trip to Freetown, Sierra Leone this past summer with a contingency from the United Nations and VH1 to raise awareness of conflict diamonds. "Grills by Paul Wall" is donating 100 percent of the profits from sales of all the grills that contain red stones to humanitarian efforts in Sierra Leone and other war impoverished countries affected by the diamond trade, in hopes to help repair the damage caused in part by the illicit smuggling and mining of diamonds. The documentary, "Bling: A Planet Rock," aired in February 2007.

For more information on Paul Wall, visit www.djpaulwall.com, www.myspace.com/paulwall or www.grillsbypaulwall.com.

CONTACT:
Cara Donatto
Atlantic Records
818-238-6819

Catharine McNelly
212-707-3069

Myleik Teele
BWR
310-248-6120

Dvora Vener Englefield
BWR
310-248-6161

SOURCE:  Atlantic Records