Upcoming Controversial PBS Documentary Critiques Sexism, Violence, and Hyper- Masculinity in Hip-Hop Music and Videos

Advance Screening Part of a National Media Literacy and Responsibility Campaign

Rappers TALIB KWELI, The Roots' Grammy-Award Wining Recording Artist BLACK THOUGHT and BET Executive Part of Panel that Challenges Young Consumers and Media Makers to Question Violent and Sexual Images in Hip-Hop Music

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Jan. 25 /PRNewswire/ -- A special preview screening of the groundbreaking new PBS documentary HIP-HOP: Beyond Beats and Rhymes connects young consumers, producers, artists, and other entertainment industry professionals to discuss key issues raised in the film: how do limited perceptions of masculinity play into a culture of violence? What roles do misogyny and homophobia have in hip-hop culture -- as well as in wider mainstream cultures? And are the media and music industries really to blame? Part of a larger nation-wide campaign, the event will generate national conversation on an increasingly violent, materialistic and sexually explicit American culture using hip-hop culture as a point of reference.

  WHO:
          - Rapper, TALIB KWELI
          - BET's Vice President of News and Public Affairs, KEITH BROWN
          - Grammy-award wining recording artist BLACK THOUGHT, of The Roots
          - HIP-HOP: Beyond Beats and Rhymes filmmaker, BYRON HURT
          - Emmy-winning MacArthur "genius" Fellow and executive producer of
            HIP HOP: Beyond Beats and Rhymes, STANLEY NELSON
          - Dr. CATHY COHEN of University of Chicago's Center for Race,
            Politics and Culture -- who will preview results from the
            Center's much-anticipated "Black Youth Project."
          - Independent Lens, series producer, LOIS VOSSEN

  WHAT:   Special advance film screening of HIP-HOP: Beyond Beats and
          Rhymes -- airing on the Emmy-Award winning PBS series Independent
          Lens, February 20, 2007 -- is part of a nation-wide community
          engagement campaign featuring 20 leading community-based, public
          media, and social service organizations designed to educate both
          young consumers and media makers about issues of gender, race and
          community values, support media literacy and encourage young men
          and women to reflect on the impact of frequently violent and
          sexual imagery on themselves, their relationships and their
          communities. Participating organizations include the Boys and
          Girls Clubs of America, Firelight Media, Youth Movement Records,
          National Black Programming Consortium (NBPC), The Center for
          American Progress/Campus Progress, and more than a dozen others.
          For more information on the campaign and the film, visit
          itvs.org/outreach/hiphop/.

  WHERE:  Pacific Design Center/Silver Screen Theater
          8687 Melrose Avenue
          West Hollywood, CA

  WHEN:   7:30 PM, Tuesday, January 30, 2007
          Note: To schedule interviews in advance, please call Voleine
          Amilcar at the above listed phone number.

Source: Independent Television Service

CONTACT: Voleine Amilcar, x244, or Dennis Palmieri, x256, of Independent
Television Service, +1-415-356-8383

Web site: http://www.itvs.org/outreach/hiphop

JOSE CUERVO CONTINUES ITS SEARCH FOR THE NEXT LATINO URBAN MUSIC STAR

Much-Anticipated Cuervotón Competition Appeals to Latino Community in 2nd Year

New York, NY (January 24, 2007) – Jose Cuervo, the world's largest Tequila company, has partnered with urban superstar Pitbull, Hip Hop mogul Chingo Bling and rising talent Malverde to announce the 2nd annual talent search for "La Nueva Generacion", the next generation of Latino artists in urban music.  Known as Cuervotón, the contest will serve as a platform for exposure to unsigned artists, ensuring the longevity of Latinos in the music industry in partnership with, BMI, Gibson, Def Jam's Roc La Familia and Atlantic Records.  Jose Cuervo is also partnering with LIFEbeat, The Music Industry Fights AIDS charity organization, which is dedicated to reaching America's next generation with the message of HIV/AIDS prevention.

Beginning in January, Cuervotón will tour the country searching for the hottest up-and-coming talent. Contestants from across the nation will have the opportunity to submit their demos for review, compete for a major record deal with Def Jam’s Roc La Familia and be featured on Estudio 201’s Volume 3 CD.  In addition, finalists will share the stage with some of the hottest stars in urban music and tour with Cuervotón in 2008. Semi- Finals will be held in New York , Chicago , Miami , Phoenix and Houston . The final concert event will take place in Chicago in May, 2007.

“As someone who grew up with obstacles to overcome, I know what it’s like to get a break and work tirelessly to achieve your dreams,” said Pitbull.  “This competition provides an opportunity for success to some very talented people who otherwise may never have had the chance.  Cuervotón is all about shining a light on Latino musicians and giving them a shot.”   

Last year, Cuervotón was led by Chingo Bling, DJ Tony Touch with support of record labels Machete Music and Wu-Tang Latino.  The campaign reached over 30,000 consumers across five cities in 12 weeks, while promoting the message of “Drink Responsibly, Play Safe” by partnering with LIFEbeat.

The final concert took place in Times Square’s Nokia Theater in New York City with performances by Pitbull, N.O.R.E., Chingo Bling and many more.

“As a Latin American company, Jose Cuervo recognizes the potential of Latino artists and the influences they have on today’s urban music,” said Bertha González, Commercial Director Jose Cuervo Portfolio in NA. “The Cuervotón movement will help solidify the future of Latino artists in the U.S. for generations to come.”

Fans can log on to www.cuervoton.com to find more details and to register for the contest.

About Jose Cuervo:

Jose Cuervo is the largest producer of tequila throughout Mexico and around the world, exporting more than 50 million liters annually.  The Jose Cuervo portfolio of tequilas includes Jose Cuervo Especial, the number one tequila worldwide, Jose Cuervo Clásico, Jose Cuervo Flavored Tequilas, Jose Cuervo Black Medallion,, Jose Cuervo Tradicional, Jose Cuervo Reserva de la Familia, Jose Cuervo Golden Margaritas, Authentic Jose Cuervo Margaritas and Jose Cuervo Margarita Mix.

About Diageo:

Jose Cuervo Tequila is imported and marketed in the United States by Diageo North America, a subsidiary of Diageo plc.  Diageo is the world's leading premium drinks business with an outstanding collection of beverage alcohol brands across spirits, wine and beer categories.  These brands include: Johnnie Walker, Guinness, Smirnoff, J&B, Baileys, Cuervo, Tanqueray, Captain Morgan, and Beaulieu Vineyard and Sterling Vineyards wines.

Diageo is a global company, trading in more than 180 countries around the world. The company is listed on both the New York Stock Exchange (DEO) and the London Stock Exchange (DGE). For more information about Diageo, its people, brands and performance, visit www.diageo.com. 

Contact:   Urban Concepts
Carolyn “CC” Concepcion
(212)660-3801
carolync@usconcepts.com

Evidence from highly acclaimed hip hop trio Dilated Peoples releases solo album

January 25, 2007
Highly acclaimed MC and producer Evidence steps out on his own from the globally praised Hip Hop trio Dilated Peoples with his debut solo album The Weatherman featuring spectacular guest appearances from The Alchemist, Planet Asia, Defari, Dilated Peoples member Rakaa as well as Philly soul singing sensation and current Gnarls Barkley vocalist RES

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When the highly acclaimed alternative hip hop trio Dilated Peoples began making noise in the late 1990s on Capitol Records, the group consisting of Evidence, Rakaa and DJ Babu hoped their success would serve as a platform for solo projects, much as the Wu-Tang Clans success had done before them. Four critically acclaimed albums, countless performances around the globe, gracing the covers of a myriad of publications and outside production work-including tracks for the Beastie Boys, Linkin Park, Swollen Members, Defari, Planet Asia and co- production on Kanye West's Grammy award winning album College Dropout, Evidence gives his fans a brilliant taste of his own individual talent on his debut solo album The Weatherman LP.

"I don't train for sprints, I train for marathons," announces Evidence on the opening track of Dilated Peoples' first album in three years. He's not exaggerating: The anti-materialistic L.A. trio has been knocking around the margins of mainstream hip-hop since the mid- Nineties.Dilated haven't lost their gritty tone, but it looks like this neighborhood is risin' up. Rolling Stone Magazine

The high-caliber The Weatherman erases the misconception that it never rains in Southern California, as Evidences reign over the rap world is imminent.  With production from The Alchemist, Sid Roams, Jake One, DJ Babu, and Evidence himself, the high-powered collection boasts brilliant beats that perfectly compliment Evidences impressively expansive lyrical scope. Evidences affinity with hip-hop and the culture began in the early eighties, with his parent's divorce and subsequent move from the affluent city of Santa Monica to neighboring Venice Beach. Raised by his single mother of Russian decent with his Italian father less and less in the picture, Evidence took solace in his new backyard where his favorite pastimes became break-dancing at the former Venice Pavilion and skate-boarding with the legendary Venice Z-Boys.

Along with handling the microphone Evidence has been just as comfortable at the boards making joints for many an established MC including Kanye West, Defari, Linkin Park and of course Dilated But before constructing the latest Dilated masterpiece - the first single being the Alchemist produced "Back Again" with the Evidence produced b-side "Rapid Transit" - the gravely voiced MC found some inspiration by falling back on the rhymes, for a minute. Elemental Magazine

By the early nineties and in addition to becoming a well known graffiti artist, painting hip hop inspired hieroglyphics under the name "VANE," a fateful move next door to QD3, son of legendary producer Quincy Jones, Evidence discovered his true calling. QD3, an accomplished West Coast producer, ("To Live and Die in L.A."- Tupac, "Ghetto Bird"-Ice Cube, "I got the Knack"- Everlast) became one of Evidence's major influences in his pursuit to create music.

Entertaining people with a beat-heavy blend of positivity, humor and social commentary is something Rakaa, partner-in-rhyme Evidence and Babu have been doing since the late '90s. Already a fixture on the West Coast, the DPs are just now experiencing the kind of recognition they feel is their just due  thanks largely to a growing army of loyal fans. VH-1 Music

Shortly after meeting QD3, Evidence teamed with the likeminded Rakaa to form the highly praised group Dilated Peoples and after the success of their 1997 single "Third Degree" b/w "Confidence" and "Global Dynamics" on ABB Records  and the addition of DJ Babu to the fold a year later -- the groups buzz exploded out of the underground and quickly became a fixture on the hip hop tour circuit.

The lead single Mr. Slow Flow features a thunderous track from Sid Roams and Evidences signature punchline-heavy rhymes. Elsewhere, Down In New York City pays homage to hip-hops birthplace in the Bronx.  He considers the song his version of hip hop icons The Notorious B.I.G.s Going Back To Cali because while Biggie was from New York and respected the hip hop art forms originating from California, Evidence is from California and has much praise for the New York scene.  And, just as Biggie presented an outsiders view of Los Angeles with admiration and appreciation, Evidence does the same toward New York on Down In New York City. Evidence also teams with Alchemist for a dissertation on his viewpoints of what is hot on the deceptively clever Hot & Cold and pairs with Planet Asia for a wistful nostalgic A Moment In Time, while one of the most powerful songs on the album "Believe in Me" features current Gnarls Barkley vocalist RES ("They Say Vision," "Golden Boys"). 

Crafty, narrative lyrics and dark production from Dilated Peoples' Evidence keep this long-player a staple in contemporary street music. XLR8R Magazine

Dilated Peoples dove headfirst, feet flailing, into the mainstream and somehow made it back to tell their story. Prompted by heavy experiences with death, new babies, and ever-consuming music industry politics, this past year has proved to be truly mind expanding for the trio.Rakaa, Evidence, and DJ Babu of the Dialted Peoples were up next, and in convincing fashion, proved themselves as worthy representatives of LA's continuously burgeoning hp hop scene." Kotori Magazine

Writing and performing I Still Love You was particularly tough for Evidence, a single child who considered his mother to be his best friend and confidante. Evidence constructed Chase The Clouds after coming out of the disheartened state he fell into after his mother passed.  It is a dramatic change of pace for Evidence, who wrote lyrics about being happy -- a first.

Production work by Evidence, producer of ABB's two Defari singles as well as a rapper and producer in Dilated Peoples, helped set the standard for the ABB sound. Driving beats, backed by a clean and serious piano loop enhanced by robotic emanations. San Francisco Weekly

Longtime darlings of hip-hop's underground, Dilated stays true to their roots combining spare, churning bass hooks with Babu's epic turntable episodes. Guest artists add fuel to the flames set ablaze by the straight-spittings of MCs Iriscience and Evidence. Buoyantly braggadocious, the fellas swap positive abstract poetics with swagger and grace. Amazon.com

Evidence and Rakaa had already formed Dilated Peoples after crossing each others paths at various Hip-Hop shows before DJ Babu of the Beat Junkies became the third member of the group. After dominating the late 90s indie world with such twelve-inch classics as Work the Angles, Capitol Records came calling Dilated Peoples wear the backpacks placed on them by the industry with pride. Allhiphop.com

Through his work as one-third of Dilated Peoples, Evidence became a torchbearer and champion of hip-hop culture, something he continues on his first solo album. And The Weatherman does just that.

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For More Information Contact:

Sasha Brookner/ HPR (310) 645-4246

"Str8hiphop.com Gives It To Them Straight With 2006's 'Year End Crack Down' & A New Look For 2007"

This year's 'Album of the Year' nominations go to T.I., Snoop Dogg, The Game, and Jay-z, while 'Artists to Lookout For' include Young Hot Rod, Papoose, Nickel-us-F, K-CINO, and Rich Boy.

Manhattan, NY (AP) January 23, 2007 -- After emerging as the fastest-growing hip hop website in 2005, Str8hiphop.com has released its second edition of the "Year End Crack Down", including accurate lists for "Album of the Year", "Sleepers of the Year", and the "2006 Trash Bin".

Top artists such as T.I., Snoop Dogg and Jay-Z all get mentioned as winners for 2006, while artist such as Kevin Federline and Chingy did not fair to well. Overall the "Year End Crack Down" is one of the most thorough and thought provoking write ups on Hip Hop music each year.

Most notably however, Str8hiphop.com's critical breakdown includes a diverse look into what 'Artists to Lookout For in 2007' section, in which the industry-insiders note next year's heat-seekers sure to appear on everyone's radar.

http://www.str8hiphop.com/crackdown2006

It is no surprise that the "Artists to Check for in 2007" list mentions rising stars such as Young Hot Rod, K-CINO, Saigon, Nickel-Us F, Papoose, Drake and Rich Boy of Zone 4 Inc/Interscope Records . Providing detailed information on each artist and links to their music on the famed audio page, Str8hiphop.com demands you start off 2007 in the know.

"With the success of last years Crack Down we decided to do it again and much bigger! We're really excited to see people's reaction to some of our staff's choices for what's hot and what's not in Hip Hop for past year and what to look for in 2007." - Str8hiphop.com Staff

To view Str8hiphop.com's "Artist's to Check for in 2007," and other lists from the "Year End Crack Down," visit: http://www.str8hiphop.com.

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Andrew Steinberg
Green Label, Ent.
110 W. 30th St. Suite #6 New York, NY 10001
greenlabelent@gmail.com

Lady Te's "I Know I Look Good (Ponytail)" will start playing on Digital Music Choice

Detroit, Michigan - January 24, 2007 Tune in to Digital Music Choice Rap Channel. Lady
Te's hot single "I Know I Look Good (Ponytail)" will premiere Wednesday the 24th.

Digital Music Choice is on Comcast Cable, Time Warner Cable and many others.  Please check with
your local cable company and visit Music Choice at http://www.musicchoice.com, go to Urban Rap
channel. Send a friend a shout out or tell them you like hearing Lady Te.

Lady Te has had over 13,000 plays of "Ponytail" and
10,000 friends in less than a year on
myspace.com/ladyte

Call your local urban radio stations and request "I
Know I Look Good (Ponytail)".

"Terra-Fied", Lady Te's debut album is in stores now
and can be purchased online at http://www.cdbaby.com/ladyte and at the following stores:

Shantinique Records,  8933 Harper Detroit, MI
Justin's Music Inc, 14621 Fenkell Street, Detroit, MI
Star Records, 45810 Woodward Ave Pontiac, MI
Mayes Records, 739 N Perry St. Pontiac, MI
Damon Records, 20124 Plymouth Rd Detroit, MI
Jay Records Detroit, MI

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Matthews Entertainment Group & Associates Inc.
Dr. Renee Matthews
CEO
email: renee@matthewsent.com
phone: 248-346-8663

Matthews Entertainment Group & Associates Inc.
Alycia Matthews
VP
email: alycia@matthewsent.com
phone: 248-320-3256

Timberland Launches The Boroughs Project, Celebrating Community and Self-Expression

Renowned Designer Jeff Ng Heads Line-Up of Acclaimed Celebrity Artists; Timberland Calls on Consumers to Express Their Own Community Pride through Design Contest on New Web Site, 10061.com

STRATHAM, N.H., Jan. 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Timberland Company announced yesterday the launch of a new community-building initiative called The Boroughs Project. Under the creative direction of renowned designer Jeff Ng, five artists representing the five boroughs of New York City have each designed a Limited Edition Timberland(R) boot that reflects their passion for their community. The Boroughs Project will kick off in New York City, and extend into additional cities in 2007 and beyond.

The Limited Edition Boroughs boots were unveiled at last night's New York City launch event, with special guests including Boroughs' artists, Atsuko Tanaka, Chris Mendoza, and David Ellis; artist and sneaker aficionado, Andre Trenier, and hip-hop pioneer Daryl McDaniels, founder of the rap group Run-DMC.

The boots will launch this January and February at select New York retailers, ranging in price from $150 - $175. The Queens, Manhattan and Bronx designs will launch January 26, with the Staten Island and Brooklyn styles launching February 26. In connection with the program and the sales of the boots, Timberland will make a $10,000 donation to each of five non-profit organizations designated by the artists.

"The Boroughs Project was created to help inspire people of all ages and backgrounds to express themselves through design. By partnering with local artists and designers we expect to really tap in to people's passions for each of the boroughs," said Gene McCarthy, Executive Vice President of Authentic Youth, The Timberland Company. "At the same time, we're excited to bring the collaboration full circle by supporting the important work being done by key non-profit organizations in New York City. This is an effort truly rooted in community and self-expression."

  The designers for the five boroughs boots include:
    * Jeff Ng, artist and founder of Staple Design, representing Manhattan
    * The RZA, rap artist, producer and founding member of Wu-Tang Clan,
      representing Staten Island
    * Chris Mendoza, painter and line artist, representing the Bronx
    * Atsuko Tanaka, world-renowned photographer, representing Queens
    * David "Skwerm" Ellis, artist and film maker, representing Brooklyn

Beginning with stories of inspiration, video shorts and early renderings, the artists' designs will be unveiled gradually on Timberland's new Web site, 10061.com.

Consumer Contest

Extending The Boroughs Project beyond the realm of established artists, Timberland is calling upon consumers nationwide to express their passion for their neighborhood through the Boroughs Design Contest. Whether through artwork, written word, photography or another form of self-expression, consumers will be asked to share their community pride on the new Timberland Web site, 10061.com.

Submissions can be uploaded to Timberland's new 10061.com site where they will initially be voted on by peers. Winners will then be selected by a panel of five Timberland judges, based on originality/creativity, relevance to the theme of community and artistic merit.

"The whole premise of The Boroughs Project is to celebrate community and the spirit of self-expression," said McCarthy. "We're excited to see how consumers nationwide express their passion for community, and also to see how their peers react. This new forum for self-expression will then evolve and grow over time."

The Grand Prize winner will be flown to New York City for a private design immersion day. They will learn first-hand what it takes to be a boot designer, and will also have the opportunity to collaborate with Timberland designers to create their own signature boot. A limited run of these signature boots will be produced and auctioned off to benefit a qualified non- profit organization of the winner's choice.

Second and Third Prize winners will also be selected, and awarded Timberland(R) footwear, apparel and gear prize packs as well as a $250 donation to the qualified non-profit organization of their choice.

The contest runs through January 31, 2007, with winners announced shortly thereafter.

Consumers interested in learning more about The Boroughs Project and Design Contest should visit 10061.com.

About Timberland

Timberland (NYSE:TBL) is a global leader in the design, engineering and marketing of premium-quality footwear, apparel and accessories for consumers who value the outdoors and their time in it. Timberland(R) products are sold worldwide through leading department and specialty stores as well as Timberland(R) retail stores. Timberland's dedication to making quality products is matched by the company's commitment to "doing well and doing good - forging powerful partnerships among employees, consumers and service partners to transform the communities in which they live and work. To learn more about Timberland, please visit http://www.timberland.com/.

Source: Timberland

CONTACT: Tracy Royal, +1-917-331-5948, troyal@davie-brown.com

Web site: http://www.timberland.com/
http://www.10061.com/

'Smokin' Aces: Second Life Assassin' Game Proves an Unprecedented Hit in Virtual World

UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif., Jan. 24 /PRNewswire/ -- To complement the opening of action thriller "Smokin' Aces" on January 26, 2007, Universal Pictures created "Smokin' Aces: Second Life Assassin," which has now become one of the largest in-world events in Second Life history. The online phenomenon Second Life (www.secondlife.com) is a 3D world with "residents" from 100 countries around the globe.

"This game is a solid way for fans to become a part of the action of 'Smokin' Aces,'" said Doug Neil, senior vice president, digital marketing, Universal Pictures. "To see so many online gamers interacting with the film proves the power of the virtual world to not just promote, but to fully engage users in this movie."

The object of "Smokin' Aces: Second Life Assassin" is to acquire the highest bounty points by knocking off the competition, with a total of up to $1 million Linden (the in-world currency of Second Life) given away over the course of the game. Registered members of Second Life are invited to visit game headquarters in the lobby of the Nomad Hotel, the setting of the hit on Buddy "Aces" Israel. There, each player receives game instructions, a virtual starter weapon and his or her hit list of virtual targets. After a hit is complete, the assassin will assume his or her prey's list, thus giving more potential targets. To learn more about the game, visit www.virtualnbc.com.

On Wednesday, January 24, Aces' avatar, armed with deadly throwing cards and voiced by actor Jeremy Piven specifically for the game, entered "Smokin' Aces: Second Life Assassin" and raised the stakes of the game with a bounty of 10,000 points.

On Friday, January 26, the film's director, Joe Carnahan, will appear at the Nomad Hotel in Second Life for an interactive Q & A session. The session will be open to game players and Second Life residents alike.

ABOUT "SMOKIN' ACES"

"Smokin' Aces," (www.smokinaces.net) with an incendiary array of stars -- including Ben Affleck, Andy Garcia, Ray Liotta, Jeremy Piven, Ryan Reynolds, Peter Berg, Taraji Henson, Chris Pine, Martin Henderson, Jason Bateman and, in their motion-picture debuts, Alicia Keys and Common -- comes to theaters nationwide on January 26, 2007.

In these interlocking tales of high stakes and low lifes, Mob boss Primo Sparazza has taken out a hefty contract on Buddy "Aces" Israel (Piven) -- a sleazy magician who has agreed to turn state's evidence against the Vegas mob. The FBI, sensing a chance to use this small-time con to bring down big-target Sparazza, places Aces into protective custody -- under the supervision of two agents (Reynolds and Liotta) dispatched to Aces' Lake Tahoe hideout.

When word of the price on Aces' head spreads into the community of ex-cons and cons-to-be, it entices bounty hunters, thugs-for-hire, smokin' hot vixens and double-crossing mobsters to join in the hunt. With all eyes on Tahoe, this rogues' gallery collides in a comic race to hit the jackpot and rub out Aces.

Universal Pictures Presents, in association with StudioCanal and Relativity Media, A Working Title Production of a Joe Carnahan Film: Smokin' Aces, starring Ben Affleck, Andy Garcia, Alicia Keys, Ray Liotta, Jeremy Piven, Ryan Reynolds. The casting is by Amanda Mackey CSA and Cathy Sandrich Gelfond CSA. The music is by Clint Mansell; the costume designer is Mary Zophres. The film's editor is Robert Frazen; the production designer is Martin Whist. Smokin' Aces' director of photography is Mauro Fiore ASC. The executive producers are Robert Graf and Liza Chasin. The film is produced by Tim Bevan and Eric Fellner. Smokin' Aces is written and directed by Joe Carnahan.

ABOUT UNIVERSAL PICTURES

Universal Pictures is a division of Universal Studios (www.universalstudios.com). Universal Studios is a part 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. Formed in May 2004 through the combining of NBC and Vivendi Universal Entertainment, NBC Universal owns and operates a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group and world-renowned theme parks. NBC Universal is 80%-owned by General Electric and 20%-owned by Vivendi.

ABOUT SECOND LIFE

Second Life is a 3D online world with a rapidly growing population of over 2 million registered residents from 100 countries around the globe, in which the residents themselves create and build the world which includes homes, vehicles, nightclubs, stores, landscapes, clothing, and games.

Second Life is created by Linden Lab, a company founded in 1999 by Philip Rosedale, to create a revolutionary new form of shared 3D experience. The former CTO of RealNetworks, Rosedale pioneered the development of many of today's streaming media technologies, including RealVideo. In April 2003, noted software pioneer Mitch Kapor, founder of Lotus Development Corporation, was named Chairman. Based in San Francisco, Linden Lab employs a senior team bringing together deep expertise in physics, 3D graphics and networking.

Source: NBC Universal Digital Media

CONTACT: Doug Neil of Universal Pictures, +1-818-777-6031,
Doug.Neil@nbcuni.com; or Mary Ellen Mooney of NBC Universal Digital Media,
+1-212-664-6333, Maryellen.mooney@nbcuni.com; or Alex Yenni of Second Life,
+1-415-992-4434, secondlife@lewispr.com

Web site: http://www.nbcuni.com/
http://www.secondlife.com/
http://www.virtualnbc.com/
http://www.smokinaces.net/
http://www.universalstudios.com/

Second Movement Productions and Inferno Entertainment Proudly Present: Blade's TC5 50th, Pioneering Graffiti Artist Blade, King of 2 & 5 Line

For one night Fri Jan 26th, view artwork from Blade and enjoy music from The Original DJ Tony Tone of the Legendary Cold Crush Brothers. Guest Event 6pm -8pm. 8pm- Open to the public till late.

New York, NY (PRWEB) January 25, 2007 -- For one night Fri Jan 26th, view artwork from Blade and enjoy music from The Original DJ Tony Tone of the Legendary Cold Crush Brothers. Guest Event 6pm-8pm. 8pm- Open to the public till late.

Venue: The Sugar Factory; 269 Kent Ave, South 2nd Street, Brooklyn NYC 11211.

Blade's works have been featured in the Groninger Museum in the Netherlands, The Brussels Belgium Gallerie Festival, The Bronx NY Museum Show, the Japan Seminar Symposium, the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame, Sotheby's (he was the only living artist since Andy Warhol to be featured on the front cover of Sotheby's catalogue) and the Whitney Museum. Blade has also been featured in the press globally, magazines and books such as Subway Art, Backspin and The Art of Getting Over.

For more editorial information and to be considered for the guest list contact us on 646 344 1947 or 917 687 0294.

iTunes Helps Independent Music Community Find Next Big Hit

In an American Idol-like contest featuring original songs, music fans will have a chance to pick an artist who will receive extensive promotional prizes, including their winning song being featured on the front page of the iTunes Music Store.

New York, NY (Billboard Publicity Wire/PRWeb ) January 25, 2007 -- NextBigHit.com, iTunes, Billboard Publicity Wire, Ariel Publicity, Evolution Promotion, and the streaming radio station Indie Airplay will combine efforts to promote a single song from an independent act. The song will be chosen by registered members of the Next Big Hit community, from a pool of songs that will be featured on the Next Big Hit - New Music Mix audio podcast. Over the course of a 13 week season, this show will feature 144 songs from different genres, mainly rock, indie, pop, electronic, R&B, hip-hop, and dance.

12 songs will be featured each week, for a period of 12 weeks(starting February 9th). Music fans will be able to distribute points to their favorite artists by voting and reviewing songs. Each week one song will be selected as the weekly favorite, entered into a winner's circle, and receive a Multi-Platinum Press Release package from Billboard Publicity Wire. On the 13th and final week, all 12 weekly winners plus 3 wild cards will be featured for fans to select a winner. The winning song will be featured on the front page of the iTunes Music Store, receive extensive promotional and PR packages from Ariel Publicity, Evolution Promotion, and be heavily featured and advertised on NextBigHit.com and Indie Airplay.

Co-founder of Next Big Hit, Michael Gilboe states "We're happy to be offering artists a chance to win something that can truly help their careers, without having to sacrifice the the interest of music fans. The services being provided by Billboard Publicity Wire, and hard work Ariel Publicity and Evolution Promotion put into promoting musicians, could seriously impact an artist. The iTunes feature adds a priceless amount of exposure most acts would otherwise never receive throughout their entire career."

Artists looking for a chance to have their song featured can find information at http://nextbighit.com/submit.html

More information on contest rules, prizes and details can be found at
http://nextbighit.com/Season1rules.html

David Shapiro
Next Big Hit Media
http://nextbighit.com/
(646) 920 - 3402

DJ Warrior // Responds to Disco D's Suicide

"Disco D was a very good and personal friend of mine outside of business. He was one of the realest and most genuine people I have met in this music industry. He was going to be on my album. It’s just so sad all the things he was going through in his life.  We just started business together last summer."

"I just spoke to him 3 nights ago he was at his mom's in DC. The financial problems he had with people in the music business and people were not paying him for his tracks, it's sad that we lost another genuine person for nothing. Talented people like that are hard to come by. I am shocked and lost." - DJ Warrior

If you would like to speak with DJ Warrior regarding Disco D's recent passing please contact me at hsumner@5wpr.com or 212.584.4310

Chris Lowe Returns With Black Life II On Nature Sounds

January 24, 2007
Though Chris Lowe is a producer extraordinaire from Connecticut by way of Chicago who has been in the entertainment business for over 15-years (a true example of longevity in the Hiphop community), hes only recently begun to garnish the accolades hes deserved; including being named one of Urb Magazines Hot 100 artists in 2004.

While Chris maybe best known for his early, ground-breaking work with Stezo (the groups debut LP Crazy Life spawned classics such as Its Your Turn, To The Max & Freak The Funk) and for working closely with EPMD in the late 80s on Sleeping Bag/Fresh Records, Chris and Dooley-O were also the first to discover the famed Skull Snaps break beat, using it for Stezos now fabled Its Your Turn (re-popularized by Gang Starrs Take It Personal) which was duly noted on Chris debut LP, Black Life, on the skit Do Your History.

Mostly noted as a "break beat king", in the same class as Large Professor, Pete Rock, and DJ Premier, Chris Lowe combines the aesthetics of his early 90s production prowess with the crisper tactics of today, melding an LP of Funk and Soul Sampling sensibilities with the up-jump crunch of the future.

Chris came back to the forefront in 2004 with his critically acclaimed debut, Black Life, which featured an array of artists, including Parrish Smith of EPMD, Carl Thomas, Large Professor, Sadat X, Dinco D (Leaders Of The New School), Dooley O and Stezo.  Black Life was engineered by Hit Squad (EPMD, Das EFX) in-house maestro Charlie Moratta---who previously engineered and produced timeless creations for EPMD, Keith Murray, Redman and Das Efx.

In 2007, Chris Lowe returns to follow-up his critically-acclaimed debut, with its sequel, Black Life II (The Next Thing Smokin'), which will be released by Nature Sounds on 4-17-06 and is entirely produced by Chris and features no guest appearances!!  Breaks and beats aside, Black Life II is simply The Rap Life as it harkens back to Hiphops glory age!  Classically timed, lushly-produced and ripe with the ingredients that made so many of Chris Lowes past collaborations the integral pieces of Hiphop history they are today.

Tracklisting and credits for Chris Lowes Black Life II (The Next Thing Smokin):

1.) Smokin Intro

2.) Smokin Promo

3.) Chick On Da Side

4.) Smoke Break

5.) Its My Thing

6.) Back to Back

7.) Chasin Stacks

8.) Golden Bra Great

9.) Wild Thing Intro

10.) Wild Thing

11.) You In Love

12.) Another One Bites The Dust

13.) Smokin Outro

To obtain a press copy of Chris Lowes Black Life II (The Next Thing Smokin) for review or interview purposes, please contact:

Matt Conaway@ Movement Marketing
Business #: 410-903-7568
E-Mail: Matthewbrn@aol.com
AOL IM: Matthewbrn

--Young Blue Will Make Donation to Norwalk School System --

--1/24/07--01:54 P.m.--New York, NY— In association with Music Unlimited Records, Hip Hop's #1 draft pick Young Blue, will MAKE A donation to the Norwalk Education Foundation based in Norwalk, CT.

One dollar ($1.00) from each album sold of his highly anticipated debut album "Dear Diary" will be donated to the foundation. The Norwalk Education Foundation has an ear to the ground both in the community and in schools and is focused above all on improving the quality of public education for Norwalk's kids," states A.V. Hodge, Founder/CEO, Music Unlimited Records.

This decision was an easy one to make since Young Blue is a recording artist for Music Unlimited Records and both Young Blue, who’s real name is Greg Martin, and A.V. Hodge, Founder/CEO of Music Unlimited Records, grew up in Norwalk, CT and are direct products of its school system.

Young Blue has received rave reviews for his music, which has been highly touted on the crazily successful music and community web site Myspace.com. This is the reason Young Blue has been consider by some as "Hip Hop’s #1 Draft Pick." His buzz has come without promotions or advertising.  Music Unlimited Records, an independent record label, wanted the music to speak for itself first. Blue’s album is slated for a Spring 2007 release.

A. V. Hodge, Jr.
Founder/CEO
Music Unlimited Records
www.musicunlimitedrecords.com

Keep On and Ya Don't Stop

The Atlanta HipHop Film Festival Returns and Announces "Call for Entries"

ATLANTA - January 23, 2007- The Atlanta HipHop Film Festival (AHFF), presented by Creative Circle Entertainment, is now accepting submissions to compete in one of the fastest growing, highly anticipated, and most innovative film festivals of its kind. AHFF, which will take place August 24-26, 2007, celebrates HipHop and its impact on film and music videos by providing a platform for independent filmmakers and music directors to showcase their projects. "The submission process is definitely one of our favorite parts of producing the AHFF. Accepting and reviewing films from across the world gives us the opportunity to screen interesting, informative and entertaining projects. Each year, the film quality and content surpasses the previous year and are more creative, so we encourage and challenge all filmmakers to step outside the box by capturing their vision for all to see," states Shameka Gumbs, the Founder.

In 2005, the festival’s inaugural year, 45 films were screened which included international submissions from South Africa, Canada, and Italy. Several entries from 2005 went on to receive distribution deals through Warner Brothers, HBO and Maverick Platinum Entertainment Group.

Last year, AHFF received a record-breaking 78 submissions and screened 37 projects, including 2 feature films, 4 shorts, 3 music videos and 28 premieres. Additionally, AHFF was selected for the world premiere of the critically acclaimed HipHop documentary, “Starz InBlack Original, ‘Dead Prez: It’s Bigger Than Hip-Hop.” 2006 entrant, Byron Hurt, screened “Beyond Beats & Rhymes,” which makes its national broadcast premiere February 20, 2007 at 10:00 pm on PBS. “The Sun Will Rise” snagged the Best Short award and was presented an apprenticeship by Roger Bobb, Vice President of Film and Television Production for the Tyler Perry Company. Rahiem Shabazz, talented hip-hop journalist, filmmaker, and the film’s Executive Producer and writer, accepted the apprenticeship. “Winning has changed my life tremendously by affording me the opportunity to be on the set of Tyler Perry’s upcoming release, ‘Daddy's Little Girls.’ Roger Bobb and Tyler Perry were approachable, kind and extremely supportive by showing me the finer points essential to producing a big-budget film. This experience has intensified my film aspiration and I will always give thanks to the Atlanta HipHop Film Festival for awarding me the opportunity,” resolves Shabazz. And the Audience Choice winner, Monique Woods, for her submission, “Finally Sayin’ What I Really Mean” has been traveling the world screening her film internationally from London to Jamaica. Turning out for the second annual festival were some of the biggest names in hip-hop and Hollywood including: Christopher “Play” Martin, Bowlegged Lou, Davey D, Toni Blackmon, Professor Griff, Too Short, DJ Wiz, Killer Mike, Block Entertainment, Raz B, Freddie P, Baby D, DJ Jelly, Tricky Stewart, Antonio Reid Jr., and Vernon Cassius Weathersby. The awards show was also honored with the attendance of the cast from “Stomp the Yard,” which included Darrin Henson, Meagan Good, Columbus Short, Laz Alonso, Jermaine Williams and Brian White.

This year, the festival predicts over 2,000 attendees to fill one of Atlanta’s largest entertainment venues, The Georgia International Convention Center, for three days of film screenings, panels, workshops and their most-talked about awards show.

Deadlines for 2007 submissions are as follows:

Early Deadline: $25.00 Entry fee for submissions postmarked by February 9, 2007
Late Deadline: $40.00 Entry fee for submissions postmarked by March 9, 2007

About AHFF
HipHop has captured the fascination of young people from New York City’s South Bronx parks in the 70’s to the bullet trains of Tokyo today. These youth can be seen and heard expressing themselves through the language, fashion and music that are HipHop culture. The Atlanta HipHop Film Festival is dedicated to creating an event that encompasses all these elements mentioned bonded by the common thread of social responsibility to ensure positive, beneficial messages are conveyed to HipHop’s invaluable on- screen audience.

AHFF’s Mission
To allow aspiring entertainers, an avenue to reach the masses with their product and skills, providing exposure and networking opportunities for all those within the film industry. In addition, we will celebrate and embrace the collaboration of HipHop meeting film by awarding upcoming and established filmmakers, as well as known HipHop artists for their outstanding accomplishments. Lastly, our festival foundation will support art indiscriminately and provide education in the form of seminars to empower entrepreneurs with the adequate skills to prosper in their given industry.

The 3rd Annual Atlanta HipHop Film Festival takes place April 24-26, 2007. For more information and submission guidelines, visit www.AtlHip HopFilmFest.com or call (877) ATL- HHFF. For sponsorship opportunities, please contact LaKisha Smith at (770) 896-7718 and Chantell Welch at (404) 583-3578 or email sponsorship@atlhiphopfilmfest.com.

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ANGELES RECORDS ANNOUNCE 2007 RELEASES!

DJ Muggs / Soul Assassins announce the release of their 2007 projects which will include, among many, The Soul Assassins Collection. Picking up where Muggs Vs GZA "Grandmasters" left off, DJ Muggs is currently teaming up with Jacken of Psycho Realm/Sick Symphonies for the Muggs Vs Sick Jacken album, as well as King Medallions, the alter ego of one of your favorite underground emcees, for the Muggs Vs King Medallions project. Along with that will be the long awaited DJ Muggs "Soul Assassins 3" album. All in the spirit of the dark, hardcore, underground style that Muggs himself pioneered.

2007 will also see the release of the Black & Brown Underground album, a collaboration between Self Scientific and Sick Symphonies, that will focus on the long time Los Angeles rivalry between the Black and Hispanic community, as well as promoting unity between the two for the new generations.

Self Scientific will be putting out their second full length album on Angeles Records entitled "Come In Peace, Prepare For War". You can expect more consciously charged lyrics from Chace Infinite and some of LA's hottest beats from producer DJ Khalil.

Following those will be the "Cali Untouchable Radio" album from LA's mixtape king DJ Warrior, and the debut album from Warfare, a combination of Skinhead Rob (Transplants) and Damu, produced entirely by Travis Barker.

Angeles Records 2007, art/music/culture/lifestyle.
http://www.soulassassins.com
http://www.angelesrecords.com
http://www.myspace.com/angelesrecords
http://www.myspace.com/djmuggs
http://www.djmuggs.com

itsCrunkTV and Endavo Media Deliver "Oh Yeah" Sneak Peek for Lil Scrappy to Web Community

January 24, 2007
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--itsCrunkTV, an online entertainment service and community for Hip-Hop fans and powered by Endavo Media, announced today that it has released a sneak peek of "Oh Yeah", an upcoming new music video release by superstar Lil Scrappy, to members only through the new web-based service. Later this evening, all guests will be able to visit www.itscrunktv.com and see the video in flash streaming format and registered members will be able to also view the video, on-demand, in full-screen DVD quality. Endavo Media will deliver the video in both formats through the site for the itsCrunkTV service.

By joining ad-supported itsCrunkTV.com for free, fans of Hip-Hop music superstars, such as Lil Jon and BME recording artists Lil Scrappy and E-40, can now enjoy exclusive, on-demand music videos from these and other popular artists in DVD-quality delivered directly to their personal computers and also to connected TVs or handheld media players. In addition to music videos from the artists, the service will deliver new and exciting programming produced exclusively for itsCrunkTV.

“Being able to provide all of our members of itsCrunkTV exclusive pre-release access to videos, such as Lil Scrappy’s “Oh Yeah”, behind the scene video clips of the productions as well as news from the street, like Stay Fresh’s ‘Grustle’, is what will make itsCrunkTV one of the hottest music and lifestyle communities on the web,” said Vince Phillips, President of Hit Radio and Television LLC, the owner and operator of itsCrunkTV.

“We were looking for a way to get closer to our existing fan base while at the same time rewarding them for staying in tune with us. Creating the itsCrunkTV community for our fans is our way of accomplishing both goals,” continued Phillips.

itsCrunkTV.com is one of a growing list of Endavo-Powered Communities that offer entertainment, information and social network services to broadband users around the globe. These Internet-based services leverage the capabilities of Endavo’s EnHanceTM and EnVisionTM content delivery solutions. Endavo Media is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Integrated Media Holdings, Inc. (OTCBB:IMHI), also known as I-Media. Endavo Media generates monthly revenue for making content deliveries to members of Endavo-Powered Communities, as well as content management, d-commerce transaction processing, digital rights management support, online chat customer-support, and additional service fees.

The EnHance video solution enables any content owner, who is currently streaming video through the web or who wants to provide video to a specific target audience, with the capabilities to deliver video in full-screen DVD quality to connected viewers, without the buffering and stuttering normally associated with web video, and even at a fraction of the cost of other distribution solutions.

The EnVision video streaming solution, when bundled with the EnHance product, gives the content owner the ability to also instantly offer streamed video to members and non-members through the same site and player, while also promoting the benefits of joining the service to get exclusive content and a guaranteed viewing experience of full-screen DVD quality videos. EnVision streaming services are supported by Endavo Media and WV Fiber, Inc., another I-Media company and a global fiber network backbone. The companies have joined forces to create a digital broadcast network for various forms of content distribution over the Internet and IP Networks.

“Being able to provide our customers, like itsCrunkTV, with a turnkey platform that not only delivers video, but also gets them better connected to their fans and rewards fans for their loyalty, is a key element of how we are leveraging EnHance and EnVision to build web-based communities,” said Mario J. Pino, VP of Entertainment and Media for Endavo.

“Delivering great content and programming for our customers cost-efficiently and in a format that allows their audiences to easily view it on their big screen televisions and portable media players, in addition to their PC, is what really excites us,” continued Pino.

Fans of Hip-Hop and urban music worldwide are encouraged to visit www.itscrunktv.com today and register for the free video service. Once you register and download and install the download manager client, just wait for the golden ‘C’ to appear in your system tray. Simply click on the ‘C’, log in, and watch on-demand videos without any stuttering or buffering and in high resolution. Of course, you can also visit the site directly anytime to enjoy programming delivered or being aired. itsCrunkTV is a service that enables you to watch videos the way they were meant to be seen.

About itsCrunkTV.com

Founded by Vince Phillips, one of Hip-Hop music’s most dynamic entrepreneurs, itsCrunkTV.com is the first On-Demand DVD Quality portal for Crunk music fans and features unique, free content to fans of BME Recording artists as well as access to some of the crunkiest, coolest merchandise not found anywhere else. For more information, please visit www.itscrunktv.com.

About Endavo Media

Endavo Media and Communications, Inc., a subsidiary of I-Media (OTCBB:IMHI), is a leading architect of Internet entertainment and information communities that helps content owners monetize, enable social networking and distribute content to broader audiences with revenue-generating, turn-key solutions through the Internet, IPTV, broadband TV, and portable handheld consumer electronics. The Company’s new digital broadcast network is providing multiple solutions for distributing digital content and programming directly to online consumers/subscribers through syndicated communities. Today it serves customers in the music, religious, retail, online gaming, health and fitness, film, travel and fashion industries. For more information about Endavo’s products and services, please visit www.endavomedia.com or email info@endavomedia.com.

About Integrated Media Holdings (I-Media)

I-Media (OTCBB:IMHI) develops, operates and integrates technologies and network infrastructure to form a digital broadcast network and EcoSystem™ for the distribution of entertainment and media services over broadband. For more information, please visit http://www.agoracom.com/ir/imedia and www.i-mediaholdings.com, call 678-222-3445 or email info@i-mediaholdings.com.

Safe Harbor statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: Statements in this news release looking forward in time involve risks and uncertainties, including the risks associated with the effect of changing economic conditions, trends in the products markets, variations in the Company’s cash flow, market acceptance risks, technical development risks, seasonality and other risk factors detailed in the Company’s Securities and Exchange Commission filings.
Contacts

For Endavo Media, Atlanta
Will Wellons, 407-462-2718
prww@endavomedia.com

Diego Redd, the Hottest Rapper out of Fresno!

Introducing Diego Redd: "One of the hottest out of the West Coast or all over the United States" - Kanye West

Endorsements like that don't come along every day. To have Kanye West, one of hip-hop's biggest names, telling the world that you're one of the hottest emcees on the West Coast, you must doing something right. You must be somebody worth checkin' for.

World, say hello to Diego Redd.

And while you're at it, remember the name. Write it down, take a picture, do something, 'cause he's about to re-write the rules of the rap game. This Fresno-bred emcee is catching attention from Los Angeles to the Bay Area ("There's L.A., there's the Bay, I'm from the middle of both," he boasts on his hometown anthem, "In the 'No").

Call him an emcee renaissance man, 'because he can do it all. Leaving one-dimensional rappers in the dust, Diego Redd can spit gritty street stories from real-life experience, speak consciously about what he sees in the world and how it effects his people and bust witty rhymes with the best of them. Check his charisma. You can't help but feel the raw emotion when he's behind a mic.

He's the total package. A rapper's rapper (right, Kanye?). Someone who can do it all on the mic.

He's from the streets. Not the thuglord supreme or the guy who bogs down his rhymes with body counts and tales of drug-dealing but he's lived the life, breathed it, seen it and felt it so he can damn sure rap about it.

He's intelligent. Not the super-conscious emcee or the nerd rapper, by any means, but when he's on the mic, his words have substance and feeling.

He's a rebel. Not content to be another casualty of the rap game -- another cat who had all the talent, but couldn't make it -- he took his destiny into his own hands and devised a plan to takeover his native Fresno, then the West Coast, then the rap world.

"Diego Redd is what the West Coast has been needing," he says confidently. "All the rap stars from here's hairlines are receding."

Diego Redd is a 24-year-old, whose already been rapping -- really rapping, in studios and on records, not just freestyling in his bedroom -- for 10 years.

He grew up listening to his older brother recite LL Cool J raps, then took that to lunchtime ciphers at Edison High School. He was then quickly whisked away to L.A. after signing to a major label contract. There, he hit the studio with big names like Scott Storch, Xzibit, No. I.D. and Nate Dogg. But the scene wasn't for him.

"Who can tell me what I'm better at than myself?" he says. "I looked and said this guy walks like me, talks like me, needs to eat like I do -- I can do his job. What better boss to have than yourself?"

Diego Redd stepped away from the label drama and returned home to Fresno, to rekindle his love for making music. Equipped with a massive crew (“Underworld Rebellion”), his producer Hecktik and, of course, his undeniable skills on the mic, Diego Redd created a buzz locally in no time.

"Earn your coast then takeover the world," Diego emphasis, for rap-game rookies. "When your whole city is holding you up, it's a lot harder to fall. If you are irrelevant to your region how can you be of any importance to the rest of the industry?" True. So he released "Living Proof" and the brand new "Dog Eat Dog: Only the Strong Survive," both getting much love around town and around the state.

Now Diego Redd is plotting his next takeover, his next strike. He's taken over Fresno and is preparing to do the same along the West Coast. After that, it's the nation. From there, this underworld rebel plans to never stop leaving his mark.

"I'm like a sniper, man," he says on his track "Rap Game," which perfectly describes his approach to expanding his empire. "I'm on the rooftop just waiting for the right time to fire at this mutha****a. The rap game did so many ni**as dirty. I'm just waiting for the right time."

Yes, world, it's almost time. Say hello to Diego Redd.

For more information on Diego Redd, or to request an interview with him, please contact Andrew Silberstein of The Music Man Online at:

Andrew Silberstein
Phone: (646) 502-8709
Email: andrew@themmo.com
Web: www.themmo.com

HATER PRUUF CLOTHING LAUNCHES NEW WEBSITE

"Changing the hearts of men one cloth at a time"

( Houston , TX – January 24, 2007) Sir James, founder and CEO, announces the launch of Hater Pruuf's newly designed website at www.haterpruuf.com.  Our goal is to further expand and spread the word about the Hater Pruuf movement.  Hater Pruuf was founded on the belief that the hip hop community can help change the world and make a powerful, personal statement against hate by wearing our clothing. "In today's society," according to Sir James, "many people associate hip-hop culture with violence. Hater Pruuf clothing was created to provide the hip hop community with clothing that promotes peace on a global level."

The full Men’s collection is available at www.haterpruuf.com, including t-shirts, jeans, jean shorts, hats, headbands, button-down shirts and polo shirts.  Prices range from $18 to $62.  Since its inception, Hater Pruuf has strived to keep its merchandise affordable. “We want to insure our clothing is accessible to everyone, so that we can get our message on the bodies and in the minds and souls of as many people as we can,” said Sir James, “Hater Pruuf is a clothing expression against hate and our goal is to change the hearts of men one cloth at a time.”  Our mission is to stop the hate around the world and to bring all people together – oneness in life.  Join the movement against hate and wear Hater Pruuf clothing.

About Hater Pruuf

Hater Pruuf was founded in 2001 by Sir James. While incarcerated, Sir James was inspired to create a line of clothing with the unified message of stopping hate across the globe.  He trademarked the name and began working on designs; upon his release in 2004, Hater Pruuf was launched.  Sir James received financial backing from a prominent cardio-thoracic surgeon and today their partnership continues to grow as they work together to change the hearts of men and save lives by stopping hate in the world.

The Men’s collection includes Denim, Graphic Tees, Polo shirts, Button-down shirts, Hats, and Headbands.  A Women’s collection, Children’s collection and an accessories line will be unveiled in the near future. Hater Pruuf is available at www.haterpruuf.com and specialty stores across the U.S.   To learn more about Hater Pruuf Clothing please visit our website at www.haterpruuf.com.

Media Contact:
Dana Hill
646.290.8236

BET Celebrates Black History Month With Premiere of Hip-Hop Documentary Film Series and BET News Special

The Network Premieres Hip-Hop History Weekend at 8:00 p.m. Friday, February 9 and Counts Down The Top 25 Events That (Mis)Shaped Black America at 9 p.m. Tuesday, February 20.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 /PRNewswire/ -- BET takes a no-holds-barred approach to Black History Month this February by examining the people, artistic elements and events that shaped Black America and influenced popular culture with a series of hip-hop documentaries during "Hip-Hop History Weekend," and a groundbreaking BET News special, THE TOP 25 EVENTS THAT (MIS)SHAPED BLACK AMERICA.

Kicking off Hip-Hop History Weekend on Friday February 23 at 8:00 p.m. is "Tupac Shakur: Thug Angel," featuring interviews with friends, collaborators and scholars as they look back on Tupac and define his legacy today; "The MC: This is Why We Do It," which explores the origins of MC'ing, as well as the environmental, spiritual and moral aspects to the art form airs Saturday February 24 at 11:00 p.m.; "Black & Blue: Legends of the Hip Hop Cop," bringing to light hard evidence of the NYPD's controversial "rap unit" profiling premieres Sunday, February 25 at 1:00 p.m.; and closing out the weekend is "The Art of 16 Bars" in which some of rap's biggest MCs share their approach from free styling and writing to how to hold the Mic and dealing with being on tour, airing Sunday, February 25 at 3:00 p.m.

Delving deeper into Black culture is the ground-breaking BET News special, THE TOP 25 EVENTS THAT (MIS)SHAPED BLACK AMERICA premiering Tuesday, February 20 at 10:00 pm. This special takes an intelligent yet irreverent look at black history thanks to commentary from top cultural critics, comedians and celebrities. Bringing it all together is host Paul Mooney, returning from the highly-rated 2006 special Top 25 Worst Moments in Black History, with the brilliant and politically incorrect humor that has made him a comedic legend.

Following is a look at more special programming for February's Black History Month schedule on BET:

  SPECIALS:
   * THE TOP 25 EVENTS THAT (MIS)SHAPED BLACK AMERICA

From high historic crimes such as slavery and apartheid to misdemeanors like the jheri curl, this one hour special takes an intelligent yet irreverent look at black history thanks to commentary from top cultural critics, comedians and celebrities. Hosted by comedian Paul Mooney. Tuesday, February 20 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT

* CELEBRATION OF GOSPEL

BET's popular Celebration of Gospel is back for another round of soul- stirring, hand clapping and inspiring gospel music. Hosted by Steve Harvey. Special tribute honoree: Tyler Perry. Also featuring: Kirk Franklin, Pastor Shirley Caesar, Fantasia, Faith Evans, Coko (SWV), Lil Mo, Dr. Bobby Jones, Yolanda Adams, Smokie Norful, Fred Hammond, Blair Underwood, Louis Gossett Jr., Kelly Price, and Tonex. Saturday, February 3 at 9:00 p.m.; Wednesday, February 7 at 9:00 p.m.; Sunday, February 18 at 10:00 a.m. ET/PT

  SERIES FINALE:
   * ONE NIGHT ONLY

Catch the inspiring finale of the reality docu-soap that follows a group of high school kids and their drama teacher in New Orleans as they race to mount the Dreamgirls play. Within the tragedy of Hurricane Katrina, these kids are rebuilding their homes, school, and community while also trying to enjoy their teenage years. Can the cast pull it off? Watch and you shall see. Fame Comes and Goes, Stars Rise, but Dreams Live Forever! Tuesday, February 27 at 7:30 p.m. ET/PT

  HIP HOP HISTORY WEEKEND:
   * Tupac Shakur: Thug Angel

Directed by Academy Award nominee Peter Spirer (Rhyme and Reason), "Thug Angel" takes you beyond the drama of Tupac's notoriety in the press through all-new interviews with friends, collaborators and scholars as they look back on Tupac and define his legacy today. Friday, February 23 at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT

* The MC: This is Why We Do It

Documentary taking a look inside the world of Hip Hop and MCs to explore the origins of MC'ing, as well as the environmental, spiritual and moral aspects to this art form. MC's consider the past, present and future of their music, giving a unique insight into what drives these artists to continue spitting rhymes. Featuring 50 Cent, Common, Ghostface Killah, Talib Kweli, Method Man, Rakim, Twista, Kanye West and Mekhi Phifer. Saturday, February 24 at 11:00 p.m. ET/PT

* Black & Blue: Legends of the Hip-Hop Cop

Long the subject of rumors in the hip-hop community, this program brings to light hard evidence of the NYPD's controversial "rap unit" profiling, and features interviews with Detective Derrick Parker, who founded the unit following the killing of Notorious B.I.G. in 1997. Featuring 50 Cent, Damon Dash, Ice T, The Game and more. Sunday, February 25 at 1:00 p.m. ET/PT

* The Art of 16 Bars

For the first time, the worlds hottest MCs show you how to do it. From their approach to free styling and writing to how to hold the Mic and dealing with being on tour. Featuring Jadakiss, Jay-Z, KRS-One, Talib Kweli, MC Lyte, Method Man, Kool Moe Dee, Rakim, Twista and Kanye West. Sunday, February 25 at 3:00 p.m. ET/PT

For additional information about Black History Month on BET, please log on to http://www.bet.com/.

ABOUT BET

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 according to Nielsen media research, and can be seen in the United States, Canada and the Caribbean. BET Digital Networks - BET J, BET Gospel and BET Hip Hop - 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. Finally, BET International delivers BET content to the consumers of Black culture around the world.

Source: BET Networks

CONTACT: Anne Williams of BET Networks, +1-202-608-2063, or
anne.williams@bet.net

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

Entertainment Icon Snoop Dogg Brings Snoop Bowl III to Miami on February 3rd

Coach Snoop Looking to Capture His Third Straight Title

NEW YORK, Jan. 24 /PRNewswire/ -- Music icon, Snoop Dogg, announced today that Snoop Bowl III, presented by Amp'd Mobile, will be taking place on February 3rd, 2007 at the Orange Bowl Stadium in Miami, FL. The event is being produced by Jacksonville-based Axcess Sports & Entertainment.

Snoop Bowl III will feature the Snoop Dogg All-Stars, a youth football team from California coached by Snoop Dogg, against an all-star team from South Florida coached by Oakland Raider Zach Crockett, his brother, former Minnesota Viking, Henri Crockett and Green Bay Packer Al Harris. The game will be held the day before Super Bowl XLI, and is expected to draw in excess of 15,000 fans. The teams will be competing for the Snoop Bowl Trophy, which is being created by the world-renowned jeweler and silversmith Tiffany & Co., who also craft the Vince Lombardi Super Bowl trophy for the NFL.

Snoop Bowl II, held last year in Detroit, MI prior to Super Bowl XL was a huge success, drawing nearly 20,000 fans and raising over $50,000 for charities. In that game, the Snoop Dogg All-Stars came away with a 31-6 victory over the Detroit PAL All-Stars, in an event that was tabbed one of the "Top 5 Things To Do in Detroit" during Super Bowl week. In 2005, the Snoop Dogg All-Stars captured the inaugural Snoop Bowl in Jacksonville, FL in front of over 12,000 fans.

"This game is not only about working with the kids through football, and helping them learn all of the positive values that come with it, but it's a way for the kids to see a different part of the country and to meet their peers from other places who are just like them," commented Snoop Dogg. "This game is all about the kids and making sure they know that we care and want to see them succeed both on the field and off."

The Snoop Dogg All-Stars are made up of kids who participate in the Snoop Youth Football League, a football league comprised of 2,000 kids in the Los Angeles area funded by Snoop Dogg and corporate sponsors like Amp'd Mobile. Snoop Dogg founded the league in 2005 in order to provide at-risk youth an affordable way to play football. Kids who participate must maintain strict academic requirements to remain eligible and Coach Snoop even provides insurance to each participant free of cost.

"If these city kids didn't have the SYFL, most of them wouldn't be able to play football," says Johnny Borda, Senior Director of Production at Amp'd Mobile. "Most of the leagues for kids this age are expensive and located in the suburbs, so city kids with working parents don't have a chance to play. The SYFL gives these kids a chance and that is all a kid needs. Amp'd Mobile is proud to support such a worthwhile cause."

Proceeds from Snoop Bowl III will benefit the Snoop Youth Football League, a 501c3 non-profit foundation aimed at building character in under-served youth through athletics, academic and leadership programs.

Tickets are on sale at the Orange Bowl stadium, as well as by calling 877-877-7677 or logging on to www.ticketfusion.com and are $10 each.

Source: Geffen Records

CONTACT: Kisha Maldonado, +1-212-584-4299, kmaldonado@5wpr.com, or
Christina Rice, +1-212-584-4289, crice@5wpr.com, both of 5W Public Relations,
for Geffen Records

2007 Urban Film Series Tour Kicks-Off with 5-Day Celebrity Filled DC Festival

Films and Schedule Now Posted

Melvin Van Peebles, Yvette Freeman, Roy Ayers, Joseph Marcel, Etan Thomas, National Slam Poets, and Authors to Participate l Regal Cinemas, Arena Stage and Landmark Theatre Host l Spiritual Legacy Award Recipients Announced l August Wilson Play Included l Black Panther Party Joins on Civil Rights Stories Panel l Snoop Dogg Film Premiere

Washington, D.C. (PRWEB) January 24, 2007 -- Today, Next Generation Awareness Foundation, Inc. (501(c)(3)) (NGAF), producers of the Urban Film Series Tour, the Black History Month Film & Discussion Series, the Black Docs Film Series and the Urban Film & Discussion Series, announced its selection of films, and schedule details for its much-anticipated and legendary Black History Month Film & Discussion Series program, scheduled for February 7-11, 2007 in Washington, DC. NGAF also announced its festival theme, as "We Remember."

Over 150 films from across the world were received and considered for the upcoming program. Over 20 films will make their regional or local premiere at the 5-day celebrity-filled event. Many films not selected for February, will be included in one of NGAF's upcoming film-related programs, including the Black Docs Film Series ("Black Docs"), the Urban Film & Discussion Series or as part of the upcoming Urban Film Series Tour. A list of the films selected and the upcoming schedule is below.

NGAF's Spiritual Legacy Award Recipients will include Melvin Van Peebles, Yvette Freeman, and Roy Ayers. Films, tickets and program details for the February kick-off can be viewed at www.UrbanFilmSeries.com/2007bhm or at www.InsiderEntertainment.com, NGAF's exclusive marketing team for the 2007 tour.

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Who: Next Generation Awareness Foundation, Inc.

What: 4th Annual National Black History Month Film & Discussion Series, a/k/a, the Urban Film Series - The "We Remember" Series

Where/When: Washington, District of Columbia, February 7th - 11th, 2007

    * Wednesday February 7th - The Prelude
     7:00pm - 11:00pm @ Landmark E Street Cinema
     555 11th Street, N.W. (Metro Center Metro Station)

    * Thursday February 8th - Jazz, Poetry, Mingling and Film
     6:00pm - 11:00pm @ Bohemian Caverns
     2001 Eleventh Street, N.W. (U St/Afr-Am Civil War Memorial/Cardozo Metro Station)

    * Friday February 9th - Self Power and Creativity
     5:30pm - 11:00pm @ Regal Cinema Gallery Place
     707 7th Street, N.W. (Gallery Pl-Chinatown Metro Station)

    * Saturday February 10th: Listen Up!
     12:00pm - 8:00pm @ Regal Cinema Gallery Place

    * Saturday February 10th - Closing Night After-Affair
     9:00pm - Until @ Bohemian Caverns, 2001 Eleventh Street, N.W.

    * Sunday February 11th - Theatre Night
     7:30pm - 11:00pm @ Arena Stage, 1101 Sixth Street, S.W. (Waterfront-SEU Metro Station)

Ticketing: Tickets are available at http://www.urbanfilmseries.com/2007bhm and range from 10-25 dollars per session, or 88 and 135 for entire festival passes. Tickets can be purchased online and will also be available at theatre locations on the day of each event. Visit www.UrbanFilmSeries.com or www.InsiderEntertainment.com, NGAF's exclusive marketing team, for tickets, schedule details and special announcements.
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Press/Media Requests: Many of this year's events and personalities have great media significance. NGAF, program participants and filmmakers are available for interviews and appearances. Members of the press should contact us at press (at) urbanfilmseries.com or (202) 409-7240. Please state your request(s) as exact as possible (interview, article, pictures, attendance) and forward us your media credentials (media source, circulation or viewership, affiliation, and contact information).

Selected Films:

Feature Films

    * Denis A. Charles: An Interrupted Conversation (New York, NY, USA) (DC Premiere)
    * Finally Sayin? What I Really Mean (Atlanta, GA, USA) (Regional Premiere)
    * How to Eat Your Watermelon in White Company (and Enjoy It) (New York, NY, USA) (Regional Premiere)
    * Independent, Doin' Major Things (Atlanta, GA, USA) (DC Premiere)
    * July '64 (Rochester, NY, USA) (Rare Screening)
    * The Edification of Weldon Irvine (Metro Manila, Philippines) (Regional Premiere)
    * The Tenants (New York, NY, USA, featuring Snoop Dogg) (Regional Premiere)

Shorts Films

    * A Taste of Nate (Ardmore, PA, USA) (Regional Premiere)
    * Bongo Barbershop: Featuring Grandmaster Caz and Balozi Dola (New York, NY, USA) (Regional Premiere)
    * Endangered Species (Alto Mount Springs, Florida, USA) (Regional Premiere)
    * I'd Rather Be Dancing (Los Angeles, CA, USA) (DC Premiere)
    * Mandrill Live At Montreux 2002 (Los Angeles, CA, USA) (Regional Premiere)
    * May This Be Love (Kansas City, MO, USA) (Regional Premiere)
    * Remember (Los Angeles, CA, USA) (Regional Premiere)
    * ROOTS: Featuring Questlove and Black Thought of the Roots (New York, NY, USA) (Regional Premiere)
    * Testify (New York, NY, USA) (Regional Premiere)
    * The Meeting (New York, NY) (Regional Premiere)
    * The More Things Change (Bedford Hills, NY, USA)

Young Adult Films

    * All Falls Down (New York, NY, USA)
    * Antonio's Breakfast (United Kingdom) (Regional Premiere)
    * A Memoir to My Former Self (Miami, FL, USA)
    * Gangbreaker (United Kingdom) (Regional Premiere)
    * Schooling Baltimore Street (Baltimore, MD, USA) (DC Premiere)
    * Sister (United Kingdom) (Regional Premiere)

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2007 Urban Film Series Tour Schedule

    * February 7th - 11th, Washington, DC
    * April - Detroit, MI and Memphis, TN
    * June - Chicago, IL
    * August - Indianapolis, IN
    * September - Washington, DC
    * October - Charlotte, NC
    * November - Seattle, WA
    * 2008 - New York City, NY, Jacksonville, FL, Detroit, MI

2007 Black Docs Film Series - Hosted by Landmark's E Street Cinema (DC)

    * April 12
    * May 24
    * June 28
    * July 26
    * August 23
    * September 27
    * October 25

2007 Urban Film & Discussion Series - Hosted by Landmark's E Street Cinema (DC)

    * February 7
    * May 10
    * June 21
    * July 12
    * August 9
    * September 6

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Press Contact:
COREY
Next Generation Awareness Foundation
http://www.urbanfilmseries.com/2007bhm/
202-409-7240

Kayaro Records Music Sampler - Music from JhaVoice & Q.Rock639

Check out the Kayaro Records Music Sampler, posted on the Canhead Wordpress blog.  It has new music from JhaVoice and Q.Rock639, with beats by Kaichi Productions and K-Beats.

JhaVoice's cut "New Year" is the jump start for the production camp, as we have nailed our first song of the year.  Our resolution is a song a day.  So far we have a lot of catching up to do!

Also included is the hip-hop party rocking "Wobble Weeble" with Q.Rock639 and JhaVoice.  The two's style run side by side in this playful, block rocking beat.  Sound nice on the laptop but better in the club!

Available at:
http://canhead.wordpress.com/2007/01/23/kayaro-records-music-sampler-music-from-jhavoice-qrock639/

Kayaro Inc.
http://stores.ebay.com/Kayaro-Market
www.myspace.com/jhavoice
www.myspace.com/qrock639
www.canhead.wordpress.com
www.kayaro.blogspot.com

Press Contact:
Laron Cue
laroncue@yahoo.com

mtvU, Definitive Jux And College Students Select Danny! As the Next Def Jukie

Emcee & Producer from Savannah College of Art & Design wins Digital EP Deal, Collaboration with Mr. Lif on Single and Music Video

New York, NY – January 23, 2007 – mtvU, MTV's 24-hour college network, and Definitive Jux Records today announced the winner of the first monthly record deal competition on mtvU's "Best Music on Campus" (BMOC): Danny! of Savannah College of Art & Design.  Propelled by votes from college students nationwide, Danny! was selected by mtvU and Definitive Jux as the top choice from the scores of acts that entered the competition.  Danny! will now head into the studio and record an EP for the fabled indie hip hop label, and collaborate with Mr. Lif on a single and video.  The video will premiere exclusively on mtvU and mtvU.com later this year.

Danny! – full name, Danny Swain – is a South Carolina-based hip hop artist who describes himself as, “a unique rapper who wears his emotions on his sleeve, soul-searching through layers of feelings and taking the listener along for the ride.” Citing A Tribe Called Quest, GangStarr and Barry Manilow as influences, the up-and-coming rapper and producer will now make his label debut, courtesy of mtvU’s BMOC – an online music destination offering unsigned college artists unparalleled weekly, monthly and yearly opportunities to launch their careers.  To check out Danny!’s winning sound, or browse through music from some of the top unsigned college acts in the country, please visit www.BestMusicOnCampus.com.

mtvU’s BMOC enables college students to build profiles with songs, videos, pictures, blogs and more.  The best and most popular artists are recognized with exposure on MTV, mtvU and mtvU.com programming; the chance to open on mtvU tours and for emerging and established artists; and a record deal roughly every month of the year.  In March, mtvU and Epic Records will unveil the top 50 college acts in the country, which will compete for the first annual “College Artist of the Year” prize – a promotion, video and record deal worth up to $1.5 million.  The winner will be unveiled and debut with a live performance on “Late Night with Conan O’Brien” in May 2007.    

About Definitive Jux Records
Founded in 2000 by Company Flow front man and producer El-P, Definitive Jux is an artist run label for the artists. With its first releases it was clear that the label had come at a time when there was a void in hip-hop’s cultural landscape that El-P’s vision would soon fill. Cannibal Ox, Aesop Rock, Mr. Lif, Rjd2 and El-P himself would form the label’s successful core and artists such as C-Rayz Walz, Hangar 18, The Perceptionists (Mr. Lif’s group project), S.A. Smash, Camutao and Rob Sonic represent the Jux’s commitment to cultivating new talent and inspiring new voices for the future.  More info is available at www.definitivejux.net.

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.

mtvU.com makes mtvU the first MTV Networks channel distributed in its entirety via broadband, streaming 24/7 and on demand, featuring all of mtvU plus exclusive new music, original series and student-produced programming for college students and music fans everywhere.

mtvU also owns and operates Y2M, parent company of College Publisher – the largest interactive network of online college newspapers in the US.  The network comprises 500 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 and a subscriber base of 2.1 million. 

MTV Networks, a unit of Viacom (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B), is one of the world’s leading creators of programming and content across all media platforms.  MTV Networks, with more than 120 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, VH1 CLASSIC, LOGO, MTVN INTERNATIONAL and THE DIGITAL SUITE FROM MTV NETWORKS, a package of 13 digital services, with all of these networks trademarks of MTV Networks.  MTV Networks connects with its audiences through its robust consumer products businesses and its more than 100 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.

Press Contact:
Rzepka, Jason - Jason.Rzepka@mtvstaff.com

MTV Selects Rapper Suge B

With his blue collar work ethic and confidence, it is no shock that MTV would choose the film hosted by Rapper SUGE B. as one of only four finalists nationwide in its MTV2 "My Block" contest. Viewers can log on to www.myblock.mtv2.com to watch the clips and cast their votes. Rapper Suge B is no stranger to hard work. Coming out of the Midwest state of Ohio has made for a huge test of determination, dedication, and perseverance. Growing up in one Americas most dangerous cities (9th most dangerous city in the US, according to the latest city rankings compiled by Morgan Quitno Press) has forced Suge B to acquire survival skills.  He has used that experience to make waves in the rap game. From a childhood that consisted of life around the traps of ATL, to the murderous streets of Youngstown, Ohio, came a distinct style of Midwestern twang, heavy bass, and bouncing grooves. Suge B has developed a knack for putting together hits with heated verses and memorable choruses. Sticking to his own style and not following fads has allowed Suge B to continuously grow his fan base from the ground up. He is a true underdog story. A testament to the fact that Big talent can emerge from a small town.

Leaving no stone unturned Suge B. has earned the reputation as being one of the hardest working and most versatile rappers out. He states that “I aint afraid to get my hands dirty, Im down to grind it out to get the recognition that I deserve”. In addition to rapping, Suge B. is also the host and producer of The Self-Made TV Show, a weekly music and video show airing on Time Warner Cable.

Log on to MTV2 networks broadband channel at www.myblock.mtv2.com to view and vote for rapper Suge B. and Youngstown.

Reaching over 63 million homes, the MTV2 network is fast-paced, multitasked and predominantly inspired by the Internet and the world of video games.  MTV2 is the premier destination for long form music programs, music videos, and a compelling line-up of creative lifestyle and cross platform programming.

CONTACTS:     Chris Moss:     330-766-0318; cmoss412@tmail.com
        Charles Ellis:     614-354-0946; seriousmp@hotmail.com

Tim Greene's "LiL Homeez" 2 Now Casting!!

Mega award winning independent filmmaker Tim Greene is now looking for actors for LiL Homeez 2 (Summer Vacation).

Here is your chance to join an already great cast of hot young talented actors!!

We are looking for

Male and Female Actors ages 6 to 29
Hip Grandparents ages 50 to 70
Recording artist for "LiL Homeez" 2 soundtrack!

No e-mails, mail your  Headshot & Resume, CD, or DVD only!!   There is pay!!

Submission deadline is Feb. 20th 2007!!  (2/20/07)

Send your head shots and resumes to:

Mrs. Amy Wiseman
Tim Greene Films.com
Box 20554
Phila , Pa 19138

for more info on Tim Greene Log onto:
WWW.LILHOMEEZ.COM
WWW.MYSPACE. COM/TIMGREENEFIL MS
WWW.TIMGREENEFILMS.COM

Press:
THE PR POSSIE
(213) 368-8100

DALIA RAIYEN & JADAKISS SINGLE "SHOW ME" TOPS INTERNET CHARTS

NEW SINGLE "THROW 'EM UP" NOW AVAILABLE

January 22, 2007
Dalia Raiyen's first single, "Show Me" (featuring Jadakiss) from her upcoming U.S. debut album, Sacred, showed great strength making it into the top 10 on numerous internet charts including mytk.net, mixunit.com, mixtapetorrent.com, evoice.com, radio1.com and hiphopcrack.com.

Raiyen’s new single, "Throw 'Em Up," features Canadian rapper Merlino and reveals more of the confidence and charisma that this up-and-coming diva is known for.

Yummy, LaShawn Daniels (Dark Child), Mark Nelson, Sir Santiago, and Cyph & Carmen, are just a few of the leading producers and writers that Raiyen has worked with. The 23-year-old, North African prodigy was signed to Sony Music at the age of 16 and later worked independently, releasing her first album overseas.

Raiyen’s upcoming album, Sacred, which she executive produced, reflects the multicultural environment she grew up in. Born in France, raised in Switzerland and spending her summers in Tunisia (North Africa), she quickly developed a gift for language, speaking fluently and singing in seven of them. Her passion for writing and reading poetry developed into songwriting at an early age.

“I dream of reaching the world through my music,” Raiyen says. “I want to bring a Grammy home to Africa.”

Dalia Raiyen’s unique beauty, good-natured elegance and strong work ethic, are a few of the natural star qualities she possesses. She is inspired to entertain and impassioned to succeed and the accomplishments she has made thus far in her career, give every indication that she will.

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Send media inquiries to:

Candice Smart / The Courtney Barnes Group
(323) 466-9300 / Candice@cbgpr.com