U-N-I DROPS THEIR FIRST MUSIC VIDEO, "K.R.E.A.M."

Director Tomas Whitmore from Smuggler Music gives Thurzday & Y-O a Hot Video

Los Angeles, CA --- The wait is over. U-N-I's first music video, " K.R.E.A.M." from their street album, Fried Chicken & Watermelon, hits the streets. Directed by Tomas Whitmore from Smuggler Music Productions, "K.R.E.A.M."  is already making its mark with true Hip-Hop heads

Fresh off the stage at Bounce Rock Skate club, U-N-I is ready to kick off the summer with the upcoming release of their street album, Fried Chicken & Watermelon. Exclusive interviews with Zombie Radio and Scheme Magazine put U-N-I on the map bringing true Hip-Hop back to the West Coast.

CHECK OUT THE "K.R.E.A.M." VIDEO ON
SCHEME MAGAZINE HERE:
http://schememag.com/schemers/u-n-i

CHECK OUT THE ZOMBIE RADIO INTERVIEW HERE:
http://www.costasworld.com/zombieradio/zombieradio07.html

CHECK OUT THE COMPLETE SCHEME MAGAZINE ARTICLE HERE:
http://schememag.com/daily-news/u-n-i-the-other-cali/

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

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

Vanderbilt Professor Challenges Stereotypical Ideas About Hip Hop and Women

A Vanderbilt University professor challenges stereotypical ideas about Hip Hop and Women. Written nearly a year before the Imus fiasco, in this fascinating and forceful book, Sharpley-Whiting, a feminist writer of the hip hop generation, interrogates the complexities of young black women's engagement with a culture that is masculinist, misogynistic and frequently mystifying.

Nashville, TN (PRWEB) May 11, 2007 -- Vanderbilt Professor Dr. Tracy D. Sharpley-Whiting releases her important new book on women and hip hop, Pimps Up, Ho's Down: Hip Hop's Hold on Young Black Women. Published by New York University Press, this book pulls at the threads of the intricately knotted issues surrounding young women and hip hop culture. What unravels for Sharpley-Whiting is a new, and problematic, politics of gender.

"In the wake of the Imus affair, these issues are even more important to examine as women, as consumers of popular culture, as Americans who are concerned about how incivility has become a form of entertainment in our culture," Sharpley-Whiting notes.

Written nearly a year before the Imus fiasco, in this fascinating and forceful book, Sharpley-Whiting, a feminist writer who is a member of the hip hop generation, interrogates the complexities of young black women's engagement with a culture that is masculinist, misogynistic and frequently mystifying.

Tracy D. Sharpley-Whiting (http://www.tracysharpleywhiting.com) is a Professor of African American and Diaspora Studies, Women's and Gender Studies and French at Vanderbilt University. She has authored three other books and co-edited The Black Feminist Reader. Sharpley-Whiting has provided expert commentary in varied media venues such as "Ebony," "Essence", "The Village Voice", "Women's E-News", MSNBC, NPR, FOX News Live, CBS News, Oprah & Friends Satellite Radio, World Vision Radio and Culture Shock Radio.

Join her for a discussion and book signing for Pimps Up, Ho's Down: Hip Hop's Hold on Young Black Women, Thursday, May 10th at 7 p.m. at Borders Books-West End, Nashville, TN.

Tracy Sharpley-Whiting
http://www.tracysharpleywhiting.com/
615-343-6390

SLIP-N-SLIDE RECORDS SIGNS MIAMI RAPPER DIRTBAG

(MIAMI, FL) May 9, 2007—Miami based All-Star label, Slip-N-Slide Records is pleased to announce the recent signing of rapper Dirtbag to their talented roster. No strangers to breaking artist, Slip-N-Slide records looks forward to introducing Dirtbag to the masses through the official release of a Slip-N-Slide DJ's mixtape.

"There's no time to celebrate," claims Dirtbag when asked about how he feels about the signing. "We can celebrate when I go platinum. I feel like Terrell Owens right now getting signed to this team. I got to make some things happen."

Best known for his past work with acclaimed producers Cool and Dre and their record label imprint Epidemic Records, a Jive subsidiary, Dirtbag has been one of the most highly anticipated artists for some time now. With a long list of hot singles, the last one being “Haters” produced by Cool and Dre, and even more noted features on projects that include Monica, Busta Rhymes, and Pitbull, Dirtbag has been a long time coming.

With new music featuring Monica, Deuce Poppi, and Trina set to take the airwaves soon, Slip-N-Slide Records hopes to bring Dirtbag to the place he always should have been, On Top!

ABOUT SLIP N SLIDE RECORDS

Recognized by many as the record label that truly positioned Miami on the map, Slip-N-Slide has for ten solid years put out some of the industry’s biggest hits. With such artists as Trina (a.k.a "The Diamond Princess"), Trick Daddy and Rick Ross, also on the label, it’s no wonder why Slip-N-Slide has become synonymous with cutting edge stars and chart-topping music. With a new line up that includes Duece Poppi, Plies, and Citty, Slip N Slide Records will definitely hold it's own in 2007 and for years to come.

Slip-N-Slide and its artists have been recognized in local, regional and national press throughout the last decade. The label has reached such accolades as the Miami Award’s "Top Independent Record Label" and the Source’s #1 Independent Record Label in the state of Florida. Not to mention, the SNS family has also been recently featured in the

August edition of the Source Magazine. Lucas specifically has been spotlighted in national press including Vibe Magazine, which included him in their "Major Player in the Game" focus in 2001 and a member of the Source’s "Top Power 30" consecutively for the last four years.

When asked for his plans for the label within the next few years Lucas stated: "I would like to take Slip-N-Slide to a new level and become one of the major Record Labels in the Music Business, similar to Interscope Records." Another one of more immediate goals is to expand to other genres of music." Ted Lucas and the entire Slip-N-Slide family wish to thank South Florida, fans and the entire music industry for the great support they have received through the last several years. "We are Miami"!

www.myspace.com/slipnslidedjs
www.slipnsliderecords.net

Press:
Lauren “Lola” Sims
LKS Consulting
(412) 287-9981
LKSConsulting@yahoo.com

Liferdef Records/EMI Releasing 2 New Albums June 19th

New releases - June 19th - Liferder Records/EMI - "Assassin Presents - The High Fee Movement " - "Liferdef Records Presents - The Sweatshop" - AM Kidd

Oakland, CA, May 12, 2007 --(PR.com)-- Dj King Assassin is releasing two new albums June 19th on Liferdef Records/EMI. Dj King Assassin is Tupac's original producer with sells of over 400,00 records, and has more than 20 albums released. Liferdef records has secured a nationwide distribution deal with EMI records and these two albums will be the follow up releases to their current release in stores now - "United Playaz Of The Bay" - which features Game, Too Short, Akon, Shock G, Hex, Petey Pablo, Young Noble, Skor Dawg, and more.

Be sure to check out "Assassin Presents - The High Fee Movement" - This Liferdef Records compilation features some the Bay Area's biggest and brightest stars, including E-40, Mac Dre, Keak Da Sneak, Assassin, Hex, Skor Dawg, Macguff Muttley, Tee Gates, Mistah Fab, Dem Hoodstars, The Federation, Turf Talk, Tequila, Am Kidd, Mac and Ak, and more.

Also in stores everywhere June 19th is one of the newest and hottest Liferdef Records artists - AM Kidd. This new artist is one of the hottest bay area artists currently playing on myspace, and his new album - "The Sweatshop" is a Bay Area hyphy classic.

The first single off “The High Fee Movement album is "Go Dumb Girl” which is Assassin featuring Tequila, and the first single on AM Kidd’s “The Sweatshop” album is "Just The Way I Want it" available for download and review.

Download Assassin Featuring Tequila-Go Dumb Girl - http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=z4xrw4bab.0.0.6ehdw4bab.0&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.speedyshare.com%2F598735795.html

Download Am Kidd-Just The Way I Want It - http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=z4xrw4bab.0.0.6ehdw4bab.0&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.speedyshare.com%2F857146528.html

Press: "Broyce Batchan" <broycelts@yahoo.com>

Wine-O To Release New Album August 7th

Chart-topping Houston rapper Wine-O recently cited August 7th as the release date of his next full-length album, "I Hear You Talkin' Behind My Back." The first single from the record, "Hokey Pokey," features a collaboration with DJ UNK and will be out in early June. Wine-O's own label, Wine-O Music, will release the disc in a partnership with OarFin Distribution, and it will be available through Navarre Corp.

Since his hit single "Pop My Trunk" (featuring Paul Wall) landed on the Top 100 R&B/Hip-Hop chart in 2006, Wine-O has been stock-piling new material. The rapper plans to release more than one album this year, including the highly-anticipated record "Hate Me."

Wine-O, formerly known as the “spiritual” rap artist Nuwine, has had success with both Christian and secular music, topping the hip-hop charts in each category. He is also an accomplished producer, having worked on tracks for Mike Jones and Letoya Luckett of Destiny’s Child, among others.

For more information on Wine-O, visit www.myspace.com/gotwineo.

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Krystal Schwegel
Moxie Star Publicity
12229 Nicollet Ave S
Burnsville, MN 55337
P: 952-882-7711
F: 952-707-1177
AIM: MoxieStar
www.moxiestar.net

Hip hop filmmaker, Kevin Epps, to direct music video for Malika, from MTV's "Making the Band 3" new album.

San Francisco, California  May 10, 2007 -- San Francisco, Ca. On Saturday May 12, 2007, Kevin Epps, award-winning hip-hop filmmaker, set to direct music video for artist Malika, from "MTV's "Making the Band 3". Epps, creator of the groundbreaking hardcore hip hop doc "Straight Outta Hunters Point",  will direct a music video for Malika's upcoming album which is set to release summer 2007. Since her 'Making the Band 3' days Malika have stayed active and in the limelight. Malika who's hails from Oakland, California, the home of hyphy, which have gained national exposure for its high energy, "get hyphy" "go stupid" " go dumb" stlye of dance, music and culture, is "Queen of the Bay" 'Epps stated that the music video will have elements of the hyphy "Ghostride the whip" scenes, 'shake dem dreds' 'let me see you show ya grill " female style, Bay Area and original. The music video will use Malika's incredible talent, dance, singing, rappin and fashion to create a unique visual vibe that you can party to, have fun and feel good about, said 'Epps. Malika have continued to perform to sold out shows. She sanged the national anthem at a Oakland Raiders football game that was nationally televised. Malika thanks P. Diddy for allowing her the opportunity to showcase her talent, 'he even complimented her on her talents during a segment of 'Making the Band 3". Malika is also host, "The Hyphy Show' www.hyphy.podshow.com, featuring Snoop Dogg, Public Enemy, Flavor Flav, Will Smith, Jada Pinkett-Smith and other celebrities.

Mastamind Productions LLC., independent film and new media com. Based in San Francisco, Ca and founded by award winning filmmaker, new media producer, Kevin Epps.

Mastamind Productions LLC. contact: Director Kevin Epps 415 424-0987 info@mastamind.com www.mastamind.com

contact: Malika, artist mgmt. malika@malikaent.com www.malikaent.com 510 278-7474

SPANISH BROADCASTING SYSTEM NAMES VICE PRESIDENT / MARKET MANAGER

Thursday – May 10, 2007

Peter Remington Promoted to VP/Market Manager of Spanish Broadcasting System Los Angeles

May 10, 2007 -- (Coconut Grove, Florida) Spanish Broadcasting System (NASDAQ: SBSA) today announced the promotion of Peter Remington to Vice President / Market Manager.  In his capacity as VP/Market Manager, Mr. Remington will be responsible for all day-to-day operations of SBS owned KLAX-FM and KXOL-FM.

Since November 2004, Mr. Remington has served as the VP/General Manager of SBS owned KRZZ-FM in San Francisco and will continue to oversee the operations. Prior to joining SBS, Remington served in management capacities with Cumulus Broadcasting, Eastman Radio and Regent Broadcasting.

“I am thrilled and appreciative of the opportunity SBS has given me to lead the charge in LA. My primary focus is to deliver maximum ratings and revenue potential for 97.9 La Raza and Latino 96.3”, stated Remington.

Marko Radlovic, EVP and COO of SBS added, “Peter has done an exceptional job for us in San Francisco and is ideally suited to lead SBS to the revenue and cash flow projected for our Los Angeles Market”.

CONTACT: CHERRY HEPBURN, 818/505-1104, CELL: 818/624-4523

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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 Company’s corporate Web site can be accessed at www.spanishbroadcasting.com <http://www.spanishbroadcasting.com/>.

Burned Media Ltd. Signs Northstar to Digital Music Agreement, Presents Live Show

HENDERSON, NV -- (MARKET WIRE) -- May 11, 2007 -- Burned Media (PINKSHEETS: BUNM), a Digital Music and Media company, has announced that it has agreed to a Hypster Digital Music Platinum Artist agreement with Northstar, an up and coming hip hop fusion collective fronted by MC Conquest and featuring vocalist Elisa Gold.

Under this agreement Northstar will play in the June 22, 2007 Hypster Digital Music Launch Party, and will add their recently recorded self titled album to the Hypster Digital Music catalogue.

Hypster Digital Music will also sponsor the June 18, 2007 Northstar show at the Reverb in Toronto. A profile of the group can be found under the Artist Profile section of www.hypster.com and will be one of the featured artist profiles on the site's upcoming relaunch.

For more information on Northstar go to www.northstarmusic.ca

About Burned Media Ltd.

Burned Media Ltd. is focused upon the sales of digital music and other digital products and services via online digital sales channels. Hypster and www.hypster.com are exclusively owned trademarks of Burned Media Ltd.

Forward-Looking Statement

The information contained herein regarding risks and uncertainties, which may differ materially from those set forth in these statements, in addition to the economic, competitive, governmental, technological and other factors, constitutes a "forward-looking statement" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. While the Company believes that the assumptions underlying such forward-looking information are reasonable, any of the assumptions could prove inaccurate and, therefore, there can be no assurance that the forward-looking information will prove to be accurate. Accordingly, there may be differences between the actual results and the predicted results, and actual results may be materially higher or lower than those indicated in the forward-looking information contained herein.

Contact:
Investor Relations
416-855-2061

SOURCE:  Burned Media Ltd.

In the Studio ... New Miles Davis Remix Project Is Brewing: Evolution Of The Groove Set For Release This Summer Featuring Santana And Nas

New Miles Davis project entitled Evolution of the Groove set for release this summer.

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) May 10, 2007 -- A new Miles Davis re-mix project entitled Evolution of the Groove, featuring performances by Santana, Nas and Olu Dara (father of Nas), is set for release this summer (date tba). Davis nephew, Vince Wilburn, Jr., is co-executive producer of the 5-song EP, along with Steve Berkowitz, head of A&R at Sony/Legacy. Wilburn, Jr. also co-produced the project, which adds a contemporary twist to Davis's established classic sound, along with Charley Drayton and Pat Thrall.

The late jazz icon, who would have celebrated his 81st birthday on May 26, continues to receive accolades nearly 16 years after his passing. Davis marked the first jazz artist to be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame last year and was also posthumously inducted into the Hollywood's RockWalk. He remains a major innovator and originator whose significant impact has yet to be duplicated. A major biopic is also forthcoming with critically acclaimed actor Don Cheadle set to portray Miles.

Pictured Left to Right: Evolution of the Groove / Crew
Pat Thrall (co-producer); Eddy Schreyer (mastering engineer and owner of Oasis Mastering); Vince Wilburn, Jr. (co-executive producer and co-producer); Charley Drayton (co-producer) and Riley Urick (production engineer) during mastering sessions for the forthcoming Miles Davis remix project - Evolution of the Groove at Oasis Mastering in Burbank.   

Contact:       
Karen Sundell - Rogers & Cowan
310/854-8167

Lori Lousararian
310/854-8104

Sandy Friedman
310/854-8109

Grand Entertainment & Music, Inc. Recaps Big Lou's Spring Success

MONTREAL -- (MARKET WIRE) -- May 10, 2007 -- Grand Entertainment & Music, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: GMSC) is pleased to announce that Big Lou had a busy and successful Spring, and is looking to culminate that success with the release of his first mixtape under DJ Kay Slay.

Big Lou has finished recording his first mixtape under DJ Kay Slay and the Street Sweepers label. The production is due out next week. All tracks have been recorded and are now being mixed and mastered. The new release will be titled "Playtime is Over." All songs on this release were written by the Lost City artist.

While finishing up his much anticipated mixtape, the buzz about Big Lou continued as he sold out shows and turned heads with his performances. Last month, for the first time in the history of the label, all of the Street Sweepers artists were brought together for a one night only performance. Xanadu Nightclub was the place to be as Big Lou, Papoose, Vein the Empress, and Hedonis the Amazon all performed in front of 3,000+ fans in Philadelphia.

Despite all of the shows, interviews, and work on his upcoming release, Big Lou also found himself in the recording studio with Dr. Dre's protégé artist Joell Ortiz. The Aftermath/Interscope label artist Joell Ortiz invited Big Lou to record a collaboration. The release "Latin Assassins" has hit radio airwaves, and is currently on major radio stations throughout the country. The single is in top demand all over college campuses, and by DJs from the U.S., Canada, the U.K., France, and Tokyo. Fans can hear the track on Big Lou's MySpace page (http://www.myspace.com/biglouthespanishfrankwhite) or on HipHopGame.com (the largest hip hop website on the net). "Latin Assassins" received over 10,000 hits within 24 hours of being posted on HipHopGame.com, and had received over 9,000 hits on Big Lou's MySpace page since it was posted two weeks ago.

"The response to Lou's collaboration with Joell Ortiz is just astonishing," stated Frank Urban, Big Lou's manager. "This entire month has been incredible. The Street Sweepers show in Philly was probably the best show I have ever seen. The crowd response was tremendous. We are excited about the release of 'Playtime is Over.' The tracks on the mixtape are unreal. Fans will definitely not be disappointed. The release of Lou's production with DJ Kay Slay couldn't have come at a better time, as Lou gains international recognition from his collaboration with Joell Ortiz. That single had introduced a lot of people to Big Lou's talent and lyrical abilities. People all over the world want to know who Big Lou is. It's only a matter of time before Big Lou explodes on the rap and music scene."

About Grand Entertainment & Music, Inc.

Based in Montreal, Canada and incorporated in November 1998, the Company is an independent music entity that produces, promotes, markets and controls the copyrights on music recordings in multiple formats. Additionally, The Company's multi-million dollar studio, Cherry Studios, has produced voice-overs and sound tracks for commercials and film. In addition, Cherry Studios has also produced thousands of recordings and has to its credit a total of 23 gold and platinum albums. GEM has recently found success in the reggaeton market with its signature artist, Qbanito. Qbanito's debut album has already generated a #1 hit in Canada and is currently being marketed by Universal Music in Europe. Grand Entertainment also controls exclusive rights to vast catalogues of previously unreleased recordings from Cuban music archives. In November 2006, Grand Entertainment acquired half of Lost City Records, adding a half dozen award-winning artists, including rising rap star Big Lou, and a 500+ song catalogue to Grand's existing assets. In addition, the company will continue to focus on growth through acquisitions over the next twelve months in an effort to reach its mission of becoming a premier production, recording, publishing, and internet distribution company.

Safe Harbor Statement

This release contains forward-looking statements with respect to the results of operations and business of Grand Entertainment & Music (GEM) Inc., which involves risks and uncertainties. The Company's actual future results could materially differ from those discussed. The company intends that such statements about the Company's future expectations, including future revenues and earnings, and all other forward-looking statements be subject to the "Safe Harbors" provision of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.

Contact:
Grand Entertainment and Music, Inc.
Investor Relations
(866) 795-4366
IR@Gmsc-info.com
www.gmsc-info.com

SOURCE:  Grand Entertainment & Music, Inc.

Spanish Broadcasting Announces Record Ratings Results

Hispanic Radio Group Owner Maintains National Ratings Leadership

COCONUT GROVE, Fla., May 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc. (NASDAQ:SBSA) ("The Company" or "SBS") announced today the ratings results for its Spanish-language radio outlets in the nation's largest media markets, as reported in the Winter 2007 Ratings Report issued by the Arbitron Ratings Company.

The Company continued to sustain its leadership position as the nation's premier Hispanic radio broadcaster with 4 out of the top 7 ranked Spanish- language stations in the nation, including the #1 most listened to radio station in the country and the most listened to morning show on Hispanic radio. In addition, every single SBS station ranks in the top 10 among 18-34 year-old listeners in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago and San Francisco.

In the nation's largest market, New York, SBS flagship station WSKQ-FM ("Mega 97.9") continues its reign atop all Spanish-language radio, attracting more listeners than any other Spanish radio station in the U.S. WSKQ-FM also features the powerhouse morning-drive "El Vacilon De La Manana" show, with new hosts Juan Carlos Alonso and Frankie Jay delivering top ratings in the 12+, 18-34 and 25-54 year-old demos.

Sister station WPAT-FM ("93.1 Amor") continues to deliver impressive ratings and is now the fourth highest-ranked radio station in the entire New York market, attracting over 1.1 million listeners.

In Los Angeles, the nation's largest Hispanic market, KLAX-FM ("97.9 La Raza") continues to rank amongst the top Mexican Regional formatted radio stations in the country with long-time morning jock Renan Almendarez Coello, "El Cucuy De La Manana," continuing his strong hold on 25-54 listeners. Newly hired comic radio jock Ricardo Sanchez, "El Mandrill", skyrocketed to first place, regardless of language or format, on his debut afternoon drive show among listeners aged 25-54.

KXOL-FM ("Latino 96.3 FM") now ranks as the #1 most-listened-to radio station among younger Hispanics in L.A. (ages 12-24) with its popular mix of reggaeton, Latino hip hop and R&B.

In Miami, WCMQ-FM ("Clasica 92") remains atop the Miami ratings and continues to hold the #2 position (12+) in the market.

WRMA continues to make rating gains in the 18-34 demo, increasing from a 2.7 in Fall 2006 to 3.9 in this latest Winter 2007 report.

WXDJ ("El Zol 95") now features the syndicated "El Vacilon De La Manana" simulcast from New York City and the recent debut of the comedy duo "Los Fonomemecos" in afternoons.

In Chicago, WLEY-FM ("La Ley 107.9") exhibited significant performance gains in its target 18-34 demo, posting a 7.1 share of the market. The new WLEY morning show contributed to the station's overall ratings gains, increasing its 18-34 listener base from a 4.6 to a 6.9 share.

In the San Francisco/San Jose Bay Area, KRZZ-FM ("93.3 La Raza") again registered strong ratings performance in its target demo of 18-34 listeners, growing a full share point to a 5.3 overall. KRZZ exhibited positive ratings growth in every single daypart throughout the broadcast day.

In Puerto Rico, SBS holds the #3 and #4 (18-34) ratings position, island- wide, with its "Reggaeton 94" and "Mega" radio formats.

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 4 of the Top 7 rated radio stations airing the Tropical, Regional Mexican, Spanish Adult Contemporary and Hurban format genres. 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 Company's corporate Web site can be accessed at http://www.spanishbroadcasting.com/.

Source: Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc.

CONTACT: Pio Ferro, VP of Programming, of Spanish Broadcasting System,
Inc., +1-310-229-3248, pferro@sbslosangeles.com

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

Music Community ReverbNation.com to Begin Paying Musicians

ReverbNation.com announces "Fair Share", an advertising revenue sharing program for artists on the Web site.

New York, NY (PRWEB) May 10, 2007 -- ReverbNation.com has announced that artists will receive 50% of the revenues generated by the advertising displayed on artist profile pages. The new program, dubbed "Fair Share", is scheduled to launch July of 2007.

Fair Share is the latest feature from ReverbNation.com, the innovative online music community that provides free marketing solutions for musicians.

"Artists are searching for new ways to earn money in this rapidly changing business," said Jed Carlson, Chief Marketing Officer. "The relationships artists have with their fans are valuable beyond simply selling songs or tickets. They just need ways to tap into the Band Equitytm they have built up with those fans. Sharing in ad revenue with sites like ours is one of those ways. "

The program works like this: At the end of each month, half of the advertising revenue from ads across all artist profile pages will be put into a pool. That pool of money is divided among the artists participating in the Fair Share program based upon the proportion of site activity each artist generated for the month. Site activity includes things such as page view activity, song play activity, and fan activity. To qualify, artists must hold the copyrights (or permission from the rightful copyright owners) to all the content displayed on their profile pages.

"With advertisers shifting budgets away from traditional terrestrial radio to online outlets, the timing couldn't be better. As the advertising and traffic on the site grow, so grows the opportunity for artists," adds Carlson.

ReverbNation provides the innovative marketing solutions that musicians need to compete, cooperate, and differentiate in an increasingly noisy online environment. Unlike typical "closed" communities, artists use ReverbNation as their home base for approaching marketing and promotion across the Internet as a whole - be it via social networks, blogs, or the artist's homepage. Tools like TunePaks, FanReach, and Widgets give the artist the power to spread their music and information virtually anywhere. Real-time stats then provide a 360-degree view of how the music is spreading, who is listening, and which fans are actually passing it on to their friends and posting it on their pages.

"We are trying to create a new music ecosystem, and we see artists as our business partners," said Mike Doernberg, CEO. "We know that we will only be as successful as the artists that use our site. This drives everything we do at ReverbNation, and is behind our 'Artist First' philosophy. If it doesn't help the artists, we don't do it."

Press Contact:
Paula Amato
PAI Media Ink
9 Desbrosses Street, Suite 415
New York, NY 10013
212.206.1598

Knitting Factory Entertainment Launches Groundbreaking New Digital Content Services Initiative

"Knitting Factory Digital Services" Live Concert Audio/Video to Fuel Record Label Marketing and Promotions Efforts Via KFE's Extensive Distribution Network

Multi-Platform Distribution Partners to Include Brightcove, Last.FM, Napster, Rhapsody, YouTube and Others, in Addition to XM Satellite Radio

NEW YORK, May 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Knitting Factory Entertainment (KFE), the nation's most prolific presenter of emerging and established music, today announced the launch of its groundbreaking new digital content services initiative. "Knitting Factory Digital Services (KFDS)" provides record label partners with live concert video collection and distribution services to power their artist marketing and promotion efforts. Utilizing new, state-of-the-art HD video capture systems in both Knitting Factory New York and Los Angeles venues, KFDS offers record labels a cost-effective means to generate live performance content in the highest possible quality, and provides customized delivery to a variety of broadcast, web 2.0, wireless, and other media distribution platforms on the behalf of label partners.

"The industry is hungry for a cost-effective way to generate the high- quality video content essential for viral marketing, HD Broadcast, and enhanced CD and DVD projects" said Jared Hoffman, President and CEO of Knitting Factory Entertainment. "No one showcases more of the most exciting emerging and established artists than we do, positioning us to provide sophisticated content capture services, as well as assistance in the packaging and delivery, to label-directed distribution partners. By focusing on a fee- based services offering, we are staying clear of complicated rights issues and ensuring positive alignment with our partners. It's a win-win proposition that benefits labels, distribution platforms, and most importantly our artists and audiences."

Knitting Factory's recently installed state-of-the-art, automated, high- definition A/V capture systems allow a single operator to capture a four- camera HD shoot ready for broadcast or post-production. The KFDS system is readily expandable with an additional three to 10 cameras for the most sophisticated live applications. KFDS will also provide basic editing and clip compilation services to deliver upload-ready video and metadata to record label and artist partners, or directly, at the content owner's direction, to partner distribution platforms. Stereo and advanced multi-track audio capture are available, as is basic entry level direct-to-DVD capture for bands on limited budgets.

At Launch, Knitting Factory Digital Services' first-class partners include AOL Music's Spinner.com, Brightcove, iThentic, Last.FM, Napster, Rhapsody, Revver, Veoh, Virtual Life.TV and YouTube. Many of the launch partners have existing direct label relationships which will be further enhanced with content flow from the KFDS pipeline. In addition, each of the partner companies has forged strategic relationships to present Knitting Factory branded live concert programming to music fans nationwide, furthering the recognition of Knitting Factory's editorial voice as an arbiter of "what's next" and "what's new." The KFDS initiative comes close on the heels of the launch of "Live from the Knitting Factory," a weekly series available to XM Satellite Radio's eight million subscribers, on the popular indie music channel, XMU.

"With the launch of KFDS, the Knitting Factory is providing a wonderful service for music fans across the globe, with exceptional value both to Napster and to our record label partners." said Matthew Adell, Vice President of Music Services for Napster. "Discovering music and video by up and coming bands is among the most sought after experiences we deliver to our members 24 hours a day, seven days a week, throughout the world. Knitting Factory Digital Services provides us with a reliable pipeline of bands hand picked by the Knitting Factory's top-notch team, and an opportunity to showcase the great energy that defines these live shows. This kind of material is what our members want."

About Knitting Factory Entertainment

Founded in 1987, Knitting Factory Entertainment is America's most prolific presenter of new and emerging musical talent. With more than 5,000 live music performances each year at its multi-stage New York and Hollywood venues, this treasured New York cultural icon has been transformed into a leading national arbiter and filter of 'what's next' in the emerging music scene. Rising stars such as M.I.A., The Arcade Fire, Fall Out Boy, and Sufjan Stevens have all appeared on Knitting Factory stages, as have some of today's best-known artists, such as Beck, PJ Harvey, Fall Out Boy, and Death Cab for Cutie, early in their careers.

With a focus on the creation of a national platform with direct, demonstrable contact with the urban active demographic, the Knitting Factory is actively creating a next-generation music venue by developing a presence in the digital content space through unique media partnerships that harness KFE's power as an aggregator of exclusive live performance content.

KFE's Bravo Entertainment division is a leading regional concert promoter with operations across 18 states and wholly owned venues in Boise, Idaho, and Spokane, Wash.

  For more information, please visit www.knittingfactory.com.

  Contact: Deana Graffeo
  MATTER for Knitting Factory Entertainment
  212-819-4827
  Deana.Graffeo@matterent.com

Source: Knitting Factory Entertainment

CONTACT: Deana Graffeo for KFE, +1-212-819-4827,
Deana.Graffeo@matterent.com

Smacks Records Fledgling Artist Mental Case: New Jersey's Got A New Voice

Newark, NJ ­–Your new favorite rapper, Smacks Records' bold new artist Mental Case, recently got heads buzzing following his appearance on the The All Out Show hosted by Lord Sear and Rude Jude on Shade 45 (Eminem's Sirius Satellite station).  During the segment Hate it or Love It, Mental Case debuted his new single "Flashback" (video available on Youtube.com) from his new album titled I Go Hard (to be released June 2007).

"The response was overwhelming, nine out of ten callers loved the song.  In today's fickle hip-hop climate, that speaks volumes, the song has a dope segment that sounds like some dope Teena Marie stuff," explains Smacks Records CEO and veteran hip-hop artist, Dj and producer, Mr. Len (Company Flow).

Industry insiders agree Mental Case has been diligently building a buzz for a couple years now.  Most notably, in 2006, Mental Case became an undefeated contestant on Fight Klub (the most fierce emcee competition in the United States) and he has been busy in the studio working along side Mr.Len, Akai Pros, and Sam Scarfo.

"Mental Case is bringing a street freestyle and real powerful lyrics, not like alot of emcees who be rhyming using hypothetical words.  He is real, new, clear and his voice is very distinctive," said Lord Sear ( www.myspace.com/thedrunkmix).

Like a box of fluorescent color crayons, Mr. Len has collected a vibrant cadre of musical personalities to form the Smacks label.  "I want to make sure that people from New Jersey were being represented in the right way.  From gangsta music to backpack, we represent all that is here, hopefully with this Mental Case project, fans will realize sky is the limit for Smacks Records."

While Smacks Records calls New Jersey home, their cyber home base, Dummysmacks.com, is where it all goes down.  "Our fan base is more music enthusiasts, versus underground heads.  They are way more open minded and savvy when it comes to buying their music.  They want the total package they respect the fact that nothing about the music we put out is contrived.  We are not trying to appeal to any audience because we are only into making music that we like.  Honest music."

Contact:      
Kandis Knight
LuCreative Group PR
770-882-1589

RAWKUS RECORDS RECRUITS ARIZONA ARTIST ATLLAS AND KICKS OFF THE RAWKUS 50

Phoenix, AZ (May 9, 2007) – Arizona is officially on the map! Since the birth of Hip-Hop music, there have been less than a handful of notable emcees reigning from the Phoenix area, Atllas being the latest. Atllas is best known for his appearance as a Rap Coach on MTV’s hit show Made, as well as his acclaimed independent releases in Arizona.

      Rawkus Records has chosen Atllas as one of the first new artist to represent the label and the Rawkus 50. Atllas’ Fire Flock Entertainment teamed up with Rawkus to bring fans his third independent album, Arizona Caesar. For Atllas, this step will bring him to the next caliber, in what has so far been an extremely successful career.

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

      The Arizona native released his independent album, The King of AZ, in 2003 and followed up with the local chart topping album, Hunger and Starvation. In 2005, he released The Birth of Caesar with DJ Kay Slay and was featured on The Drama King’s album with Greg Street, The Champions, which was distributed on Koch last year. His latest mixtape, 2 Kings, with DJ Icon has already created major buzz. The artist has been featured in major publications such as XXL’s “Show and Prove” section and the Source’s “Independent’s Day” section, as well as top websites such as Allhiphop.com and Hiphopdx.com.

      The album, Arizona Caesar, will be executive produced by Taurus Scott, who is managed by Sha Money XL and Money Management, and Co-Executive produced by DJ Kay Slay. Additional producers for the album include up and coming producer Natural from Indiana, as well as long time collaborator Strida Hiryu and D-boy from Phoenix, AZ. “Street Lights” is the lead single from Arizona Caesar and will be serviced to college and mix-show radio DJs in May 2007.

      Atllas’ mixtapes The Birth of Caesar and 2 Kings are available at his website: www.atllasonline.com and he is also a featured artist on Microsoft Zune at www.zune.net .The highly anticipated album, Arizona Caesar, is expected to be released in July 2007.

Management and Bookings Contact: Sherdell “SG” Griffin

riffcompany@yahoo.com

1. Disgruntled Intro - DJ Icon
2. The Curtain Raises
3. The Champ
4. Icon Interlude
5. Hood Star
6. Icon Interlude
7. Ice Cream Remix- Atllas featuring Nov
8. Vague is Back- Icon featuring Vague
9. Say Hello to the Crook freestyle
10. Icon Check-In
11. Freestyle
12. Hustlin Freestyle
13. Icon Interlude
14. Kiss Your Ass Goodbye- Atllas featuring Ben Nice
15. Tom Gist Check-In
16. If It Ain't Harlem It Ain't Gist- featuring Tom Gist (Dipset)
17. Lyricist Speaking the Gospel
18. AZ Shit
19. Get Fucked (hands up remix)
20. L J Speaking the Gospel
21. Fuck Being Famous- Atllas featuring Unkut and Nov
22. M-o-n-t-a-n-a - Mami Montana
23. We Here to Party
24. Dough Si Dough
25. Ghetto USA
26. Go Ladies - Featuring Marx Allen and Nikkia
27 AZ to NY - Atllas featuring Provoke and Nov

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

CINEMATIC MUSIC GROUP PRESENTS: GOOD TALK VOL 2 WITH DJ KHALED AND SEAN KINGSTON

(New York, NY - May 9, 2007) Jon "Shipes" Shapiro, The Kid Domination, and The Empire present to you another volume of Cinematic Music Group's groundbreaking, streets shaking mixtape, Good Talk Vol 2. This time around they linked with Cinematic's own Beluga Heights/Epic Records newest TripleThreat sensation, Sean Kingston and DJ Khaled aka The Don Dada aka Big Dog Pitbull aka Terror Squadian aka Beat Novacaine for seats in the director's chair. This release marks the 5th mixtape for the Cinematic camp. This latest mixtape is a true cinematic experience. It plays to its listeners, as summer blockbusters play to movie-goers. It features 24 high-paced, action packed songs featuring both legends and newcomers to the Cinematic Team. Brand new music featuring Sean Kingston, Question, Smoke and Numbers, Hot Dollar, Nipsey Hussle and more.

Good Talk Vol 2 Mixtape hosted by Sean Kingston and DJ Khaled TRACKLIST

1. DJ Khaled, Sean Kingston Intro
2. Colors – Sean Kingston feat. The Game, Rick Ross
3. The Slums – Sean Kingston
4. Skreetz On Lock – Hot Dollar feat Jermaine Dupri
5. Way We Live – Sean Kingston
6. Riding So Slow – Question feat. Sean Kingston, Kyle Lee
7. Ghetto – Smoke & Numbers feat. Sean Kingston
8. Makin Them Swerves – Nipsey Hussle
9. Big Knots, Big Chain – Hot Dollar
10. Colors 2007 (Reggae Mix) – Sean Kingston feat. Vybz Kartel, Kardinal Offishall
11. Never Change – Smoke & Numbers
12. In The Ghetto – Sean Kingston feat. Trey Songz
13. We From SA – Question feat. Dope Supply
14. Prepared For War – Chin Wha feat. Smoke & Numbers
15. All My Ganstas – Sean Kingston
16. Concrete Jungle – Smoke & Numbers
17. Paid The Cost – Sean Kingston
18. Pressure – Chin Wha feat. Smoke & Numbers
19. I’m From – Nipsey Hussle feat. Cuzzy Capone
20. High Life – Question
21. Deep Cover Freestyle – Question
22. Give You Some Love – Sean Kingston
23. Beautiful Girl – Sean Kingston (Summer Smash!!!)
24. Outro

MIXTAPE DOWNLOAD LINK

http://www.sendspace.com/file/4gpwam

AUDIO Official First Single "BEAUTIFUL GIRLS" produced by J.R. Rotem.

http://www.sonymusic.com/clips/selection/fu/SeanKingston/Girls_01_02_full_100.asx
http://www.sonymusic.com/clips/selection/fu/SeanKingston/Girls_01_02_full_smil.mov

ABOUT SEAN KINGSTON

After producing an endless array of hit records for the likes of musical heavyweights such as 50 Cent, The Game, Rihanna and Snoop Dogg, production savant J.R. Rotem has turned his attention to one of the most innovative young talents in music, Sean Kingston, the first signing on his Beluga Heights label.

Kingston, a 17 year old native of Jamaica who now lives in Miami brings his very unique triple threat of talent of rapping, reggae chatting and soulful harmonization with the 2007 release of his debut yet to be titled album.

“As an artist, my whole goal is to make powerful and classic music,” Sean divulges. “I want everyone to feel me and understand where I’m from and that’s what this album will do. The music is all about an authentic Sean Kingston vibe. JR is a talented dude and a dope producer and he saw that I had something different than any other artist out there. Together we’re a powerful force.

In addition to J.R., The Runners, Cool and Dre, DJ Felli Fell, and DJ Khaled will be supplying beats. In just a short time, Kingston has already done what few in his age bracket can accomplish - solidify a following in the streets and get people excited about music again.

He has two certified thunder knockers on his hands with “Colors 2007” and the Jamaican remix. The original version is a lyrical brouhaha with Kingston showing he can hang with the acclaimed guest MCs. Miami Mayor Rick Ross and the multi-platinum west coast superstar, The Game. The reggae remix of Colors is a Caribbean hailstorm featuring the legendary Vybez Cartel and the always profound Kardinal Offishall. Both records maintain the same theme of unity and self-reflection.

“That’s the whole campaign,” Kingston, whose parents are from Jamaica, elaborated. “The song is about representing every flag that you’re loyal to – whether it is Jamaica, the States, your block etc. It’s a lifestyle record that can be a street anthem no matter where you are. I couldn’t ask for anybody better than The Game and Ross to join me on the track. The Reggae version came up because I knew I had to do one special for Jamaica. The first person I thought of was Vybez Cartel. His verse came out crazy. Then Kardinal Official, that’s my homie, he really attacked the track.”

Kingston’s album is shaping up to be as diverse as the colors are on the different flags he talks about.

The melody of “Stand By Me,” also acted a muse for the first official single off the album “Beautiful Girls.” It is way more than puppy love when Sean lays his vocals on the record, singing about a shattering break up.

“You’re way too beautiful girl,” he sings about heartbreak. “Girls will have you suicidal when they say it’s over.”

“I heard the track ‘Stand By Me,’ one night in the studio, the radio was on. “I asked J.R., did anybody ever flip that? He made the beat the beat right there on the spot and I wrote the songs in a few minutes. It’s hard when you’re in love and a girl tells you that it is time to end things. I know everyone can relate to that, so that’s why I had to write about it.”

“Drummer Boy” finds Kingston sticking mainly to rapping over the trouncing pounce of drums, while “I Can Feel” takes it to the party and incorporates a sample of Phil Collins’ timeless “In the Air Tonight.”

Perhaps one of the most eye opening track however may the song “Prosecutor,” where Kingston vents about what he calls the wrongful imprisonment of his sister and mother. “You’re lying and there’s no way to prove it,” he fumes.

Sean says he was inspired to write the record after he saw his family incarcerated when he was just 14 years old.

“I always had my sister and my brother,” he began to explain. “My brother was doing his own thing, he was there but he was running around doing his own thing. When my mother and sister went away, it took a lot out of me. My sister went away for four months and my mom been away for over a year. When she went way, I was like ‘nah man, this is too much.’ I was only 14. I missed her like crazy but I pulled through and used it as my motivation. “Prosecutor” is a defining song on the album for me – nothing fake about it because it touches on something very personal to me. The dope melody that’s on there makes me feel even closer to it.”

Kingston wants to make it clear that he is no cookie cutter artist that has the songs laid out for him. He comes up with 100 percent of his lyrics.

“Man, it feels good to get that creative freedom,” he says. “Not a lot of artists are put in that position. I don’t feel that just because I’m a young dude, somebody should write my songs and say ‘ok spit it this way.’ I think music is better when it comes from the person, when it comes from your heart. I feel comfortable writing my own music and them letting me do it, is a great situation.

Sean talks about J.R. more like a big brother, rather than an Executive Producer of his album. Couple of years ago, Kingston started randomly hitting music industry contacts on MySpace. Although none of the A&R reps responded, Rotem emailed him back. J.R. almost had no choice, “Sean would hit me up at least three times a day!” J.R. says.

“He just had a real distinct sound,” Rotem remembers. “I worked with some of the best and I don’t see why Sean can’t grow to be one of them. His potential is limitless.”

Rotem invited Sean for a meeting in Los Angeles, coincidentally; the young performer was already in the process of moving to California. Shortly after their initial meeting, Rotem had a flagship artist for his Epic records joint venture, Beluga Heights. For Sean, it was almost like a prophecy beginning to be fulfilled. Not only is music his love, it is in his blood. Iconic Reggae artist Buju Banton is his uncle and Jack Ruby, who produced records for Bob Marley and Burning Spear in Jamaica, is his grandfather. Now Kingston says he’s looking forward to making music and living out his dream.

“In the future I want to have my own label and work on the business side,” he said. “I went to acting school when I was younger, so I want to get into that. I want to get into every aspect of the business. It took me a little while to develop and build my sound, to find out who the real Sean Kingston was. I didn’t know if I wanted to harmonize, or to rap. But I found out that I can do it all.”

SEAN KINGSTON
ALBUM IN STORES FALL '07
EPIC
http://www.seankingston.com
http://www.myspace.com/seankingston

Tynicka Battle
ThinkTank Marketing
tynicka@thinktankmktg.com
www.thinktankmktg.com

THE WORLD IS YOURS!

THE HIP-HOP ASSOCIATION ANNOUNCES PROGRAM FOR THE 5TH ANNUAL H2O [HIP-HOP ODYSSEY] INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL SET TO LAUNCH ON MAY 28TH IN NEW YORK CITY

SPONSORED BY JORDAN BRAND, XXL MAGAZINE, QD3 Entertainment, SOONR, AFRICAN ANCESTRY, AND THE IMAGINASIAN THEATRE

May 8, 2007 - New York, NY – Celebrating five years of Hip-Hop Cinema, Education, Art and Culture, the H2O [Hip-Hop Odyssey] International Film Festival (H2OIFF) showcases a kaleidoscope of Hip-Hop filmmakers and communities from around the world.

Taking place from May 28, 2007 – June 15, 2007 at the ImaginAsian Theatre in New York City and culminating with the hallmark Odyssey Awards hosted by Ed Lover and Paul Mooney at BB Kings Club and Grill on Saturday, June 16th. Over the course of three weeks, H2OIFF will screen over 80 films from over 10 countries; produce 9 panel discussions on topics ranging from social justice issues to spirituality to the future of media distribution.

The festival is set to begin with a special pre-launch screening of Rock the Bells and an after-party hosted by Bobbito Garcia at the APT.  From May 31-June 15, Hip-Hop aficionados will enjoy a line-up that include: movie premieres such as, Wu: The Story of the Wu-Tang, Mr. Devious from South Africa, Remixed in Japan, HipLife: Hip-Hop in Ghana, and Frekeunsia Colombiana, and Hiphopistan from Turkey; special screenings include: Beyond Beats and Rhymes, Bling: A Planet Rock, Bastards of the Party, Black and Blue, From Mambo To Hip-Hop, and Inside Tats CRU; and, industry insiders such as Turn off Channel Zero, Lady Beatmakers, Music Industry From AZ, WTF? An Okmentary, and I Am…Choke No Joke.

In addition to the movie screenings, there will be numerous opportunities to engage in discussions with industry experts, artists, activists, educators, entrepreneurs, and filmmakers. Speakers include: Pharaohe Monch, Henry Chalfant, M1, April Silver, Raquel Cepeda, AZie Faison, Samson, K’wan, QD3,  Raqiyah Mays, Chris “Kazi” Rolle,  Kim Osorio, Dream Hampton, and Lisa Cortes. Kamilah Forbes from the Hip-Hop Theater Festival will be moderating a panel on acting with an ensemble that includes: muMs (Arnold "Poet" Jackson on Oz), Anwan Glover (Slim Charles on HBO's The Wire), and Felicia Pearson (Snoop on HBO's The Wire). There will also be full days devoted to the youth, women, social justice, Hip-Hop history, and the craft of filmmaking, and self-distribution.

The festival concludes with the Odyssey Awards extravaganza hosted by Power 105’s Ed Lover and legendary Comedian, Paul Mooney.  Sponsored by QD3 Entertainment, World Up! and Lyrics To Go. Some of this year’s honorees include the Crash Crew, Cold Crush, Public Enemy, Ralph McDaniel’s and Ernest Dickerson.  An exclusive Pre-Odyssey filmmaker’s reception will be dedicated to the late Ted Demme, co-creator or Yo! MTV Raps and the director of Who’s The Man? Starring Ed Lover and Doctor Dre.

The festival welcomes back the NY State Council on the Arts, the Ford Foundation, Film Blitz, Zipcar and BET J as Supporting Sponsors.

The Panel Sponsors include: MXGM, Zulu Nation, Federation for the Preservation of Hip-Hop Culture, Temple of Hip-Hop, Third World Newsreel, Video Music Box, Breakthrough.tv, The Ave Magazine, SOHH/FreshFlixx, Urban Word NYC, Listen Up!, African American Women In Cinema, NY Women In Film and Television, Chica Luna, and Sister Outsider.

The Media Sponsors are: ImaginAsian TV, Latin Nation TV, Allhiphop.com, Candy Store Marketing Group and Ol’ Soul.

Special early bird festival pass go on sale today!

For more info on the 5th Annual H2O International Film Festival, including information films, events and tickets sales, please visit us online at http://www.h2oiff.org/.

About the 5th Annual H2O [Hip-Hop Odyssey] International Film Festival
As the largest Hip-Hop film festival in the world, the H2O [Hip-Hop Odyssey] International Film Festival provides a platform for filmmakers to showcase and define the variety of images that depict Hip-Hop culture and its communities. This year’s theme “THE WORLD IS YOURS?” highlights the Hip-Hop community of the early/mid 90’s; a time when youth in the community began demanding money, power, and respect.

About the H2O [Hip-Hop Odyssey] Media Initiative
Social Awareness Through Media! H2O [Hip-Hop Odyssey] is the media initiative of the Hip-Hop Association. With programming like the H2O [Hip-Hop Odyssey] International Film Festival, the Freshest Youth Program, the ODYSSEY Awards, and Defuse News, its mission is to support the use of Hip-Hop culture as a tool for social awareness and youth empowerment. For more information on films, please visit http://www.h2oiff.org.

Bazialini Music Group and DJ SoloFlex part ways.

It's official - - Bazialini Music Group and DJ Solo FLex part ways.
Meanwhile, Bazialini Music Group announces DJ and Hypeman Search.

Oakland, CA, May  9, 2007, - -   The rumor mills were working overtime
on the alleged split up of Bazialini Music Group and In house DJ Solo Flex.
To squash  the  would  be  rumors  Bazialini  Music  Group Chief and
Commander Lewlleyn Christian released the following statement. " It is with regret we confirm  that  DJ  Solo  Flex  is no longer under the Bazialini Music
Group Label.  According to Llewellyn Christian, CEO of Bazialini Music Group,
the Oakland  based  DJ wasn't dropped by the label, but the two decided to
part ways.  Christian goes on further to say, "It was a pleasure working with
DJ SoloFlex,  but sometimes when things aren't working the way you
envisioned, you need to cut your losses, and regroup.  This allows everyone to focus on making great music which is the corner-stone of Bazialini Music Group."
We(Bazialini Music Group) wanted to give DJ SoloFlex the opportunity "to
do his  own thing." Bazialini Music Group made the official announcement of
DJ SoloFlex's  departure  officially  during  a  press  conference on Saturday (May 5, 2007).

During the press conference, Bazialini Music Group also announced they
will embark  on a National DJ and Hypeman search.   Ericka Gosha, Bazialini Music Group, VP stated "We are looking for a DJ with strong  turntable  skills,  with enough personality, style, and flair to become  the  West  Coast  spokesman  for  the  underground." 

About Bazialini Music Group

Only in its first year, this young company is home to some of the hottest Hip Hop artist and DJ's out. Their Mission is simple to make great music.Their Motto is to make clap!

They realize it takes heart, know-how, street savvy, and industry knowledge to make it in this business; Bazialini Music Group is dedicated to taking that same energy, can-do attitude, and street-game, to make great music and above all make it clap!

Bazialini Music Group - "Come Ride Wit Us!"

Contact: Ericka Gosha, Bazialini Music Group, +1 (917) 573 ? 2492 or
egosha@bazialinimusicgroup.com

SAPPORO: DRINK, WEAR, WALK, LIVE

Sapporo Breaks Out Of The Can Into A Lifestyle Brand

WHO:       Superstar producer Scott Storch (whose recent work includes songs by Paris Hilton, Brooke Hogan, Fat Joe, and Mya), other celebrities, models, tastemakers, and industry executives.

WHAT:       Sapporo Inspired Runway Show

WHERE:     MANSION
                  1235 Washington Avenue
                  Miami , FL

( Miami – May 4, 2007) – Dating back to 1876, Sapporo beer brands have represented a brewing tradition that has been a perennial favorite from the beginning.  Although the brand has been around for over a century, Sapporo has successfully positioned itself to be arguably the “sexiest” beer for today’s generation.  In addition to the taste that continues to keep fans coming back,  Sapporo’s presence at the hottest music/art/fashion & pop culture events from MTV Movie and Video Music Awards, Billboards Awards, to Fashion Week Parties, celebrities such as Sean “P.Diddy” Combs, Nicky Hilton, Jamie Lynn Sigler, Famke Jannsen, LeAnn Rimes, and Common have been imbibing this sexy libation. 

Aside from being the beer of choice for today’s influencers, Sapporo is evolving to a lifestyle brand by launching a campaign called " Sapporo Inspired," a marketing program that allows for Sapporo to create innovative co-branded products with synergistic luxury brands within the apparel category.  This spring, over 30 Sapporo inspired products created by 9 different hot brands including Zero Halliburton , Jhung Yuro, Ciano Farmer, Crooks and Castles, New Era, Jungle Gurl, Cassette, Alex Nash, and Artful Dodger, were presented on the runway at a Sapporo Inspired, a fashion show which took place at Mansion in Miami Beach, FL on Friday May 4th, 2007, where iconic producer Scott Storch worked the runway.

In 2005, Sapporo enlisted the help of an innovative, fresh-faced marketing company, Epiphany Media LLC, to help reposition the brand’s image change through strategic branding.  Having it’s finger on the pulse of what’s hot and current, Epiphany Media has been able to catapult Sapporo to a place which transcends other beer brands.  The creative team of Epiphany founders Coltrane Curtis and Lisa Chu were responsible for Sapporo’s involved in hot celebrity events and co-branded products with luxury brands.  From Sapporo-inspired high end clothing, to foot apparel, and even accessories, the brand’s visibility in the luxury goods market has led to tangible results for Sapporo, resulting a sales increase of double their sales prior to Epiphany’s involvement.

“We are excited to see the impact these brilliant products has had for our Sapporo client, the traction the brand has experienced has been nothing short of amazing,” says Coltrane Curtis, the founder and Creative Director of Epiphany Media, of the evolution of Sapporo into a lifestyle brand.

Sapporo beer has established itself as the most popular Japanese beer imported into the U.S.  Sapporo Premium, has been a classic favorite from the beginning.  100% barley malt Sapporo Reserve, comes in a distinctive gold can and retro-labeled bottle, and is brewed twice as long as other lagers.   With a rich flavor and delicate hop aroma, Sapporo's latest offering Sapporo Light, finishes crisp and smooth and is the first Asian light beer with low carbohydrates.  Don’t be left behind!!!!  Order Sapporo at your favorite watering hole and act like you know!

For additional information, media please contact or Mashariki Williamson or Joyce Sevilla via email, mashariki@jspr-mfe.com or joyce@jspr-mfe.com

USA Network and Yahoo! Music Enter into New Music Pact for Television

# 1 Cable Network and #1 Online Music Site Create New Marketing Model and Development Hub To Discover and Promote Emerging Artists

NEW YORK, May 9 /PRNewswire/ -- USA Network and Yahoo! Music today announced that they have entered into an agreement to discover and promote new music and emerging artists through a non-traditional marketing model. The collaboration, the first of its kind for television, seeks to move beyond the boundaries of traditional marketing by enhancing USA Network's slate of innovative programming and promotional content through relevant and breakthrough music.

"We're thrilled to be involved in this innovative partnership that has the potential to create a new model for the way musical artists are discovered and developed," said Chris McCumber, USA's senior vice president, marketing & brand strategy. "We look forward to combining the resources and creative synergy of USA, Yahoo! Music and media architect Spencer Proffer to carve a unique sonic brand for the network."

"As the music industry continues to evolve, the business of breaking artists depends on creative and integrated deals like this one," said Jay Frank, vice president of programming and label relations, Yahoo! Music. "Yahoo! Music is in a unique position to identify unsigned talent and now has a partner with the reach, content and expertise to help develop the next big recording artist."

Yahoo! Music, the #1 online music destination, is home to LAUNCHcast radio, the Web's top radio service. Yahoo! Music will track consumer feedback and response to independent and unsigned artists on LAUNCHcast and will recommend well-performing artists and music to USA Network based on that research.

Under terms of the venture, USA Network will then sign the mutually agreed-upon performing artists, integrating them into the network for an incubation period. Music industry innovator Spencer Proffer of Meteor 17 will oversee the development and promotion of the artists along with USA Network and Yahoo! Music. USA will utilize the artists' recordings for marketing and programming on the network and will benefit from a flexible source of new music for use on all platforms. Yahoo! Music will employ artists' music for further exposure.

About USA Network

USA NETWORK is cable television's leading provider of original series and feature movies, sports and entertainment events, off-net television shows, and blockbuster theatrical films. The #1 basic cable network across the board in 1Q06, USA Network is seen in 90 million U.S. homes. The USA Network Web site is located at http://www.usanetwork.com/. Characters Welcome. USA Network is a program service of NBC Universal Cable a division of NBC Universal, one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies in the development, production, and marketing of entertainment, news, and information to a global audience.

About Yahoo! Music

Yahoo! Music (http://music.yahoo.com/) is the #1 online music destination. Yahoo! Music offers more than 2 million songs for download as well as the tools to manage, explore and share music. Yahoo! Music provides a wide selection of streaming video and audio, the Web's largest collection of music videos, Internet radio, original content, exclusive features, artist information and news covering all genres of music to Yahoo! users.

Yahoo! and the Yahoo! logo are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Yahoo! Inc. All other names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

Source: USA Network

CONTACT: Carrie Davis of Yahoo!, +1-310-907-3774, or
carried@yahoo-inc.com, or Jean Guerin of USA Network, +1-212-664-8988, or
jean.guerin@nbcuni.com

Web site: http://www.usanetwork.com/
http://music.yahoo.com/

Warner Music Group Names JetBlue's Peter Scherr, Vice President of Interactive Marketing

Executive Responsible for Development of jetblue.com to Support WMG's Interactive Marketing Efforts

NEW YORK, NY -- (Market Wire - May 09, 2007) --  Warner Music Group Corp. (NYSE: WMG) today announced the appointment of Peter Scherr to Vice President, Interactive Marketing. Based in New York and effective immediately, Scherr reports to Dan Pelson, WMG's Senior Vice President, Global Consumer Marketing.

In his new position, Scherr will lead a team that will work closely with WMG's labels to greatly expand the scope of WMG's worldwide interactive marketing efforts, including mobile marketing, e-commerce and search engine marketing and web site optimization.

Prior to joining WMG, Scherr served as Director, Interactive Marketing for JetBlue Airways Corporation from 2004 to 2007 where he was responsible for the development and management of jetblue.com, the web site representing 80% of the airline's annual bookings. Additionally, he managed the use of web site analytics in support of revenue management analysis and the company's email and search engine marketing programs. Scherr also presided over the implementation of a content management system across all online properties.

In making the announcement, Pelson said, "By analyzing and optimizing web site traffic for all of WMG's artist and label sites, we hope to create more touch points to offer a more constant and interactive dialogue between fans and their favorite artists. With Peter's extensive internet marketing and sales experience for innovative companies such as JetBlue and DoubleClick, I am confident that he will enhance our interactive marketing efforts."

Scherr added, "Warner Music Group maintains a collection of some of the most engaging and well-known web sites in music and entertainment. I'm extremely excited to join such an innovative and forward-thinking company such as WMG and I look forward to contributing to the next phase of the company's digital evolution."

Currently, WMG manages or maintains a network of 850 web sites that collectively reach more than 10 million unique users on a monthly basis.

Scherr joined JetBlue from DoubleClick, Inc. where he served as Product Director since 2000. In this role, he was responsible for email product management and coordinated integration efforts with DoubleClick's suite of online marketing solutions. Scherr also played a key role in reengineering the company-wide business processes and strategic management efforts.

From 1999 to 2000, Scherr was Director of Sales at Flashbase, Inc., a start-up company founded in 1999 and later acquired by DoubleClick in 2000. In this role, he was responsible for the sales process of online promotions and helped guide the overall strategic direction of the company as a member of the management team.

Scherr received his M.B.A. degree from The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania in 1997 and his B.A. degree from Lehigh University in 1992.

About WMG

Warner Music Group became the only stand-alone music company to be publicly traded in the United States in May 2005. With its broad roster of new stars and legendary artists, Warner Music Group is home to a collection of the best-known record labels in the music industry including Asylum, Atlantic, Bad Boy, Cordless, East West, Elektra, Lava, Maverick, Nonesuch, Perfect Game, Reprise, Rhino, Roadrunner, Rykodisc, Sire, Warner Bros. and Word. Warner Music International, a leading company in national and international repertoire, operates through numerous international affiliates and licensees in more than 50 countries. Warner Music Group also includes Warner/Chappell Music, one of the world's leading music publishers.

Contact:
Josh Cramer-Montes
(212) 275-1375

Capone Presents "Hip-Hop Throwdown"

Capone from CNN  is giving  (1) MySpace Artist/Group and (1) Producer
the chance to be featured on new album that is being released On A-Team
Entertainment/SMC Recordings. The contest will start Summer 2007

Capone was one-half of the Queens based powerhouse Capone-N-Noreaga, a
duo which sold over 1 million albums in their short-lived career. The
pair met at the Collins Correctional Facility in New York, quickly
hitting it off. Capone was from the Queensbridge Projects and Noreaga
was from Lefrak City. Shortly beforefinishing the recording of their
debut album, War Report (1997), Capone was sent to prison for breaking
parole on a weapons charge, but War Report became an underground hit
and went gold. Noreaga released two solo albums while Capone was
incarcerated, and upon his release, the duo released The Reunion, which
also went gold

www.capone-qb.com

http://www.sonicbids.com/CaponeQB

MySpace URL:
http://www.myspace.com/caponefromcnn

Contact
Patrick Cornish
A-Team Entertainment
patrick@ateamentertainment.com

Toyota Yaris Pays Respect to Hip Hop

Through DJ Battles and Sneaker Design Competitions the Yaris vs. Yaris Campaign Elevates the Ideals of the Hip Hop Community

TORRANCE, Calif., May 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc. is showcasing their Yaris with a fully integrated urban campaign encompassing the true spirit of the Hip Hop movement. Named "Yaris vs. Yaris," the campaign gives a playful head-nod to old school battles by pitting the Yaris Liftback against the Yaris Sedan throughout. Debuting this month, "Yaris vs. Yaris" includes TV, print, radio, online and in-store advertisements as well as a series of special events.

"Yaris vs. Yaris" television ads will include two 30-second spots, "Bomb Da Bass" and "Tag." In "Bomb Da Bass" an animated Yaris Liftback and Sedan go head-to-head in a larger than life speaker box competition and in "Tag" two animated Yaris' race to tag the streets. Print ads will depict the Yaris Liftback and Sedan as a pair of new sneakers in, "Fresh Kicks" while in "Bangin" an animated Yaris Liftback will be shown with super sonic speakers. There will be two radio spots showcasing underground rap artists Dice Raw and Truck North in a lyrical rap battle taking on the personas of the Yaris Liftback and Sedan. Additional campaign elements include a microsite and a four-market live event tour.

"We are excited to bring the integrated Yaris vs. Yaris campaign into an authentic urban subculture," says Kim McCullough, Corporate Manager of Marketing Communications for Toyota. "This campaign embodies the spirit of Yaris and brings it to life with a passion that speaks genuinely to our target audience."

To further immerse consumers in the new Yaris experience, four boutique lounges across the nation will host "Yaris vs. Yaris" events. The kick-off event takes place in Houston on June 7, Atlanta on June 14, Washington, DC on June 21 and Chicago on June 28. Consumers are guaranteed to see talented DJs, MCs, B-boys and B-girls square off in mock battles, each representing either the Yaris Liftback or Sedan.

"Competition has always been a fundamental part of hip hop," says Munier Sharrieff, Creative Director at Burrell. "From DJs having scratch battles, break dancers using moves to go toe-to-toe and emcees flowing to prove who's got the best rhymes, battles have a solid role in the culture." Burrell, Toyota's African-American agency, developed and produced the campaign.

In partnership with Complex Magazine and Radio One, "Yaris vs. Yaris" will pull consumers into the campaign with a "Fresh Kicks" sneaker design competition and a DJ contest that will find the "Bangin" DJ in each market. By logging on to http://www.yarisversusyaris.com/, DJs can submit their best musical mixes and sneaker aficionados can submit original designs of customized kicks that incorporate Yaris design cues. Consumers can log on to the website http://www.yarisversusyaris.com/ and cast votes for the top DJ and sneaker design per market. The local winners will be showcased at the Yaris events in each market with the winning mix performed live and the winning "Fresh Kicks" design on display at each event.

The national winner of the "Fresh Kicks" and "Bangin' DJ" contest will be determined on June 28 at the grand finale in Chicago. The winning DJ will have their mix played nationally on Radio One and the "Fresh Kicks" contest winner receiving a trip to NYC to be the sneaker editor of Complex Magazine for a day.

For more information and to RSVP for the events, visit http://www.yarisversusyaris.com/.

About Toyota

Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc. is the marketing, sales, distribution and customer service arm of Toyota, Lexus and Scion in the United States, marketing products and services through a network of 1,427 Toyota, Lexus and Scion dealers in 49 states. Established in 1957, TMS and its subsidiaries also are involved in distribution logistics, motorsports, and research and development.
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Source: Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc.

CONTACT: Tamika Lee of Burrell, +1-312-297-9713, tlee@burrell.com, for
Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc.; or Chad Harp of Toyota, +1-310-468-1704,
Chad_Harp@toyota.com

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

Hoodgrown Records: DIgital Age Hip Hop Label Prepares First Release!

Pocono Summit, PA -- May 7, 2007 - New age digital hip hop label, Hoodgrown Records preps it's first project from hip hop producer Cartel, entitled "Prepare For Glory". Scheduled for release on June 28th, "Prepare For Glory" will be released on CD and as a FREE download from the Hoodgrown Records website.

"When I told people that we were going to give this album away, most thought that I was crazy." said Chris English, CEO of Hoodgrown Records. "I look at it as more of a promotional vehicle for my label and the artists featured on the cd. There are a ton of mixtapes for sale by artists you've never heard of. Why would you buy their cd? Where is their fan base? By giving away this album, we hope to create a fan base for these artists so that they can follow it up with albums of their own."

The album is produced entirely by Cartel, one half of the Hoodgrown Productions duo; and features a host of new and upcoming artists. You can listen to some of the tracks by visiting www.hoodgrownrecords.com

About Hoodgrown Records:

HoodGrown Records is a new type of record label created to leverage the power of the internet to market and promote quality music to the consumer. Digital music is the future: with sales of downloaded music and mp3 players skyrocketing and more people discovering new music by utilizing the internet, HoodGrown Records is poised to take advantage of the latest on-line and mobile communications technologies.

Unlike the current crop of "e-labels", HoodGrown Records focus is on selling albums not singles. Albums will be sold from the website for $3.50 while lead singles will be available for download out at no charge and consumers will be encouraged to pass these songs out on file-sharing networks, mixtape, their MySpace pages, etc. Flash based internet videos for singles will be created and distributed freely over the internet as well in order to create a buzz for HoodGrown Records' projects. Albums will be opened ended mp3s and will be mastered and contain cover art as well.

For more information contact:
Chris English
Hoodgrown Records
CEO
info@hoodgrownrecords.com
570.236.7034

Virginia Tech Massacre 1 of many "deadly sins" on THE YARD

philadelphia Filmmaker Shows america why...

New York, NY-5/1/2007- Philadelphia Filmmaker, Curtis "Gideon" Simmons tackles Virginia Tech Massacre and challenges American Hip Hop i.e. Russell Simmons, Jay Z, Rev Run, and others  to step up to the plate by choosing to air groundbreaking  programming that contains homosexuality, drugs, prostitution, racism, and other "deadly sins" that occur on college campuses across the U.S. This summer the unreleased television pilot will be available for download via digital and online television networks. The writer and director, Curtis Simmons, began filming “The Yard” in early 2006. 1 year prior to the tragic events that occurred on the college campus in Blacksburg , Virginia .  Simmon’s say’s “The Yard” unveils the harsh reality of college campuses today and digs deep into the root causes of why our college campuses are no longer a safe haven.”  Simmons further goes on to say that “ America has a false mentality that horrific events such as the Virginia Tech Massacre don’t happen on college campuses and “The Yard” shows that these campuses are in fact vulnerable to some of the realities that we face in the streets and in urban America, the focus has shifted to Hip Hop, everyone notices that there needs to be a change within our hip hop communities, but what don't forget our black college students as well." say's Gidion.  ;The pilot will be online for review in late June.  “The Yard” is currently being reviewed by cable networks, and will eventually land on ITUNES for download a ccording to Damon Pennington, producer and business mind behind the project.

about the yard

THE YARD is a dramatic series exploring the lives of six diverse college freshmen that come from not only racially and economically different backgrounds, but are also poles apart when it comes to perspectives, and aspirations. Television viewers will be able to journey with these students as they navigate THE YARD of Thurgood Marshall University.  Although the majority of characters are African American, the experiences on the yard are universal, because no matter where you come from, those four years are an experiment of balancing freedom and responsibility, where sexuality, politics, racism, and personal prejudices are confronted daily.  This dramatic series blends artistry with real life, in such a way that not even reality TV could master. The Yard is a production of Philmbiz Entertainment and Fountain Penn Productions out of Philadelphia , PA. To view the trailer please visit www.myspace.com/theyardtv

about the director/producer

For the past 10 Years, Curtis “Gideon” Simmons has found success in independent filmmaking and music video producing. In the summer of 2001, he wrote, produced, and directed the straight to video urban classic "Bachelor Party: Overexposed", distributed by Maverick Entertainment and co-produced by Devon "Bigga" Moore and Doug Schwab. Simmons has also produced music videos for major label recording artists and was formerly a promoter for local Philly artists such as The Roots, Jill Scott, and the RAM Squad. He has a degree in Television/Film Directing.

Damon Pennington (Fountainpenn Productions) the producer of The Yard is a graduate from Indiana University of Pennsylvania with a BS in Finance. Pennington says “The Yard is more than promoting a new television show, but rather an opportunity to create a cultural phenomenon.”

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