NEW YORK, Jan. 31 /PRNewswire/ — See exclusive feature film premiere starring Jay-Z, Beanie Sigel, Freeway and the entire Roc-A-Fella family on BlockSavvy.com Leak Channel.

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BlockSavvy.com, a fully integrated digital society, offers exclusive and self-generated content. Only on the Leak Channel will Internet users find such exclusives and never-before-seen footage and tracks from some of today’s hottest stars.

On the BlockSavvy.com Leak Channel, Kanye West and Mos Def rhyme it out in a freestyle battle that takes place in Dame Dash’s London flat. You can listen to unreleased tracks by Juelz Santana, Kanye and Jay-Z from Beyond a Reasonable Doubt, a star-studded tribute to Jay Z’s classic album. There is also the Jim Jones "Harlem American Gangster" Mixtape, which can be downloaded for free and never before seen Kanye West’s "Big Brother" video featuring Jay- Z, Biggie Smalls, Kareem "Biggs" Burke and Damon Dash. Then there’s "American Gangster VS Mr. Untouchable," featuring rare footage of a conversation between two former Harlem crime bosses–Nicky Barnes and Frank Lucas. Additionally there’s the Internationally Grizzly "aka" "The Real Entourage" featuring Damon and Biggs flying through Milan, Italy, at the Dolce & Gabbana fashion show with Naomi Campbell, Giselle and others…

Earn Shop And Connect

BlockSavvy.com is where you earn, shop and connect. Earn Savvy Dollars for all your activity on the site. Shop with Savvy Dollars to buy rooms and items and participate in auctions. Connect with neighbors who have things in common.

The subscribers can bid on the Auction Channel in real time on various branded items using Savvy Dollars. It has been rumored that the next major auction item is a Roc-A-Fella chain valued at $40,000.

BlockSavvy.com also offers a celebrity channel which actually allows artists to make money when sharing their content and staying active with live performances.

It hasn’t taken long for BlockSavvy.com to become one of the most-visited communities on the Internet. There are thousands joining everyday! They are predicting millions of subscribers by the end of the year! With the mind- boggling numbers such as the $580 million dollar sale of My Space and the estimated $15 billion dollar value of Face Book, BlockSavvy.com is steadily on its way to becoming the golden child of Wall Street.

BlockSavvy.com is now the place to connect, play, explore and discover. Centered on users creating a complete virtual lifestyle, BlockSavvy.com allows members to organize their own trendy neighborhoods, buy stylish living spaces, socialize with one another, upload personal videos, and purchase virtual branded goods via a reward-based economy called Savvy Dollars. Residents can also take their self-created living spaces with them as a widget and embed it into other popular websites and blogs, such as MySpace, Xanga, and Blogger.

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BlockSavvy.com: The destination for lifestyle and personal growth. Where the trendsetters meet.

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The 6th Annual H2O [Hip-Hop Odyssey] International Film Festival Announces Call For Entries

NEW YORK, NY (January 31, 2008) – The Hip-Hop Association is proud to announce that it will begin accepting submissions for its Sixth Annual H2O [Hip-Hop Odyssey] International Film Festival (H2OFF) starting February 1, 2008. Taking place from June 25 – June 29, 2008 in New York City, this year’s theme "Getting It Straight in 08: Celebrating Our History, Women, and Creative Control!"

H2OIFF showcases films that include one of the elements of Hip-Hop culture in the films theme, story or subject matter, i.e. Breaking (B-Boy/Girl), DJ’ing, MC’ing, Graffiti/Aerosol Artistry, Beatbox’ing, Knowledge, Culture, and Overstanding. Films categorized as "Under the influence" need only depict content that is relevant to the overall culture and may contain, but are not limited to, a focus on fashion, music, language, location, theme and/or characters influenced by Hip-Hop culture. All genres welcome: Documentary, Narrative, Experimental, Animation, PSA (Public Service Announcements), Freestyle/Experimental, Music Video, and Trailer.

In 2008, we are streaming a portion of the film festival online. Accepted films will be competing for a variety of awards, including cash awards, opportunities for distribution deals—DVD, broadcast, and web streaming—as well as inclusion in hundreds of community screenings and events.

The regular submission deadline will be April 1, 2008, no film will be accepted after this date. For more information and to download a submissions application visit, http://www.hiphopassociation.org/h2o

About the H2O [Hip-Hop Odyssey] Media Initiative
H2O [Hip-Hop Odyssey] is the media initiative of the H2A, which includes the H2O [Hip-Hop Odyssey] International Film Festival and Odyssey Awards. These events support our goals to utilize Hip-Hop culture as a tool to teach media literacy and social awareness.

•    H2O [Hip-Hop Odyssey] International Film Festival – The largest annual international Hip-Hop film festival, showcases independent filmmakers and provides an alternative wide lens into the culture of Hip-Hop. H2OIFF works with aspiring and established filmmakers, encouraging them to develop work that highlights positive representations of Hip-Hop culture. H2OIFF offers training and networking opportunities, educational resources, panel discussions and an exhibition platform for video and filmmakers to display and define the variety of images and stories that depict Hip-Hop and its communities.

•    Odyssey Awards – The Odyssey Awards is the closing ceremony for the H2OIFF, where we announce the winners of the festival and acknowledge the most important Hip-Hop filmmakers, industry professionals and pioneers. This annual signature event features appearances and performances by Hip-Hop heavyweights such as, Kool Herc, Afrika Bambaataa, MC Lyte, Kanye West, Mos Def, Roxanne Shante, and Ice T.

For more information on this  event or submissions, please contact Kompalya Thunderbird via email at Kompalya@hiphopassociation.org, or visit our website: www.hiphopassociation.org.

Press Contact: Nakia Alston
press@hiphopassociation.org

Soul Diggaz Sizzle With Timbaland, Diddy, Bow Wow & Omarion, Cheri Dennis & More

New York, NY (PRWEB) January 31, 2008 — Since kicking off their career with powerhouse artists like Mary J. Blige and Missy Elliott, the production team Soul Diggaz has swiftly become a dynamic part of today’s popular music. Their sound is currently in full effect with Bow Wow & Omarion’s latest single "Hey Baby (Jump Off)" from the successful Face Off album, and the hot new single "Portrait Of Love" for Bad Boy songstress Cheri Dennis.

Additionally, Soul Diggaz were enlisted by Diddy to work on albums for all three of the groups in MTV’s Making The Band 4 series, and they are developing new artists through their own imprint deal with Timbaland’s Mosely Music.

Although they initially started as a duo, brothers K-Mack and Bless joined with songwriter Corte’ Ellis to create their own production one-stop for hit-seeking artists. In just the past five years, Soul Diggaz have worked on songs for the likes of Beyonce’, Keyshia Cole, Ashlee Simpson, Fantasia and Britney Spears.

They have also done many special projects including the Madonna and Missy Elliott Gap commercial, Beyonce’s L’oreal commercial, the theme song for the UPN show Eve and more.

After successful production deals with Mary J. Blige’s MJB Entertainment and Missy Elliott’s production company, Soul Diggaz landed their own imprint deal with Timbaland’s Mosely Music. They are currently developing Southern Hip Hop artist Izza Kizza, and the project promises to bring a futuristic creativity.

"You can describe Izza Kizza as Hip Hop/Pop, because he is not your typical Southern rapper with a bounce swag," explains K-Mack. "He has more of a pop appeal like Andre 3000, Ludacris and Missy. We’re not doing the average rap records – we are doing more records catered to the left. Something that even the hipster crowds can vibe to, records that you have to listen to 3-4 times so you can really understand where he is coming from."

In coming months, Soul Diggaz will be at the forefront of pop music with their work. In addition to Izza Kizza and the Making The Band 4 projects, they are also developing Corte’ Ellis’ debut album.

"We all look at it as fun," says K-Mack. "Awards are nice, but I think it is the ability to stay relevant that really defines the success of a producer. Our unique style and the diversity of records that we make gives us an opportunity for true longevity in music."

For more information on Soul Diggaz go to www.tygereye.net/souldiggaz, www.souldiggaz.com and www.myspace.com/souldiggaz

Press:
Dove
Tygereye Entertainment
http://www.tygereye.net/souldiggaz/
206-953-3683
Email: http://www.prweb.com/emailmember.php?prid=665233

"Sweet Petites and Tiny Treats" Fashion Show Featuring Smokin’ Haute Trends for Today’s Hippest Tots

"LA’s Nanny Of The Year Contest;" $50,000 Edible Eco Garden with a Sustainable, Renewable and Bio Degradable Playhouse and a $3,000 Stroller with iPod Integration, Wood Dashboard and Under-Carriage Lighting

January 31, 2008
–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Baby Celebration LA:

WHAT:

Baby Celebration LA, the most prestigious, two-day boutique style showcase event of its kind that offers hard-to-find, luxurious products & services to LA’s hippest moms and their trendy tots.

        — Sexy, hip maternity wear for expectant moms
        — Trendy labor and delivery gowns
        — Lounging kimonos, robes and layettes for baby leisure
        — Active yoga wear for babies
        — Skater boy onesies for tomorrow’s Tony Hawk
        — Designer burp cloths
        — Elegant, architectural play furniture

– Swarovski (R) crystal pacifiers and plentiful baby bling

        — Sweatshop free, earth-conscious baby sweats
        — Urban, hip-hop toddler wear

WHEN:

Saturday, April 12, 2008 from 10:00am – 6:00pm
        Sunday, April 13, 2008 from 11:00am – 6:00pm

HOW:       

Tickets are available at the Los Angeles Convention Center box office. Daily entry for adults is $10 and children 12 and under are free. For pre-sale tickets please visit www.babycelebrationla.com.

WHERE:   

Baby Celebration LA will be located in South Hall – K of the Los Angeles Convention Center. 1201 South Figueroa Street Los Angeles, California 90015

BACKGROUND:

Baby Celebration LA, the Baby Chic event of the year debuted in Los Angeles last April and attracted thousands of expectant parents, moms, babies and grandmoms. Created and launched in 2007 by momprenuers Patrice Meluskey and Penny Domschot, Baby Celebration LA features fashion shows and more, all in a comfortable baby-friendly environment.

MORE INFO:

For more information please visit,

www.babycelebrationla.com

Contacts

for Baby Celebration LA
Katie Hillier, 310-446-8310
khillier@schwartzmanpr.com

Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) January 30, 2008 — FaveBot is a continuous search engine which scours the Internet for content matching each user’s preferences. Users simply set up a list of keywords to track and FaveBot finds the latest matching content day after day. It enables users to keep abreast of the latest events, new book, music or DVD releases, podcasts, online video, news, photos and/or blog posts for each of the user’s keywords.

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FaveBot is a continuous discovery engine which searches the Internet for content matching each user’s preferences. Users simply set up a list of keywords to track and FaveBot finds the latest matching content day after day. It enables users to keep abreast of the latest events, new book, music or DVD releases, podcasts, online video, news, photos and/or blog posts for each of the user’s keywords.

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Event Curated by In Style’s Hal Rubenstein will Feature Spring Collections from Beyonce, Sean Combs, Jay-Z, Jennifer Lopez, Jessica Simpson, Justin Timberlake, and GRAMMY Brand

Hosted by Recording Academy Chair and Four-Time GRAMMY-Winning Producer Jimmy Jam with Special Performance by Current Four-Time GRAMMY Nominee Rihanna

January 31, 200
NEW YORK & SANTA MONICA, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The intersection of fashion and music will come alive on Thursday, Feb. 7, when In Style and The Recording Academy present the first ever GRAMMY Salute to FashionSM, it was announced today. The event will be hosted by Recording Academy Chair and four-time GRAMMY-winning producer Jimmy Jam, and will include a special performance by current four-time GRAMMY nominee Rihanna. CoverGirl is the presenting sponsor.

Curated by In Style’s fashion director Hal Rubenstein, the fashion show will feature spring collections from Beyoncé and Tina Knowles’ House of Deréon, Sean Combs’ Sean John Women’s, Jay-Z’s Rocawear, Jennifer Lopez’ justsweet, Jessica Simpson’s Jessica Simpson Collection, and Justin Timberlake’s William Rast. Also showcased will be The Recording Academy’s fashion line, GRAMMY Brand™. Elizabeth Stewart will serve as the show’s stylist, makeup artistry will be provided by CoverGirl, hair styling will be courtesy of Paul Mitchell, with a jewelry showcase by Le Vian and shoes by Steve Madden.

"There has always been an exciting synergy between music and fashion, and no other red carpet event is better at reflecting this connection than the GRAMMY Awards," said Neil Portnow, President/CEO of The Recording Academy. "GRAMMY Salute to Fashion will pay homage to the stylish musicians that have successfully branched out into the world of fashion design. What better way to display their passion for music and fashion than with a live fashion show featuring their respective collections."

"In Style magazine is thrilled to collaborate with The Recording Academy to celebrate the most natural of combinations — music and fashion," said In Style fashion director Hal Rubenstein. "And who would know better about what clothes belong in the spotlight than these six gifted artists. After all, we don’t just enjoy their music, we also marvel at their grace, copy their moves, and of course, covet their style. We love these clothes because they work both onstage and off, they make you feel great, they’re fun and sexy — back, front, inside and out."

Beyoncé: House of Deréon

House of Deréon is a clothing line that launched during the holiday season of 2005 by famed singer and actress Beyoncé and her mother, designer and celebrity stylist Tina Knowles. The collection is named in honor of Tina’s mother, Agnéz Deréon, a self-taught dressmaker and seamstress who made beautiful women’s clothing for private clients throughout the south. With a fresh eye on style and an unwavering attention to detail and fit, they’ve created a contemporary line that is not only reflective of House of Deréon’s Creole influences, but also Agnéz’s daring approach and bold ideas. This initial collection of House of Deréon dresses for spring 2008 consists of body conscious styles for cocktail and evening, incorporating luxurious fabrics such as silk charmeuse, chiffon, and satin crepe. House of Deréon dresses are available at select department stores including Neiman Marcus, Bloomingdale’s and Nordstrom. The mission of the company is simple: to fuse celebrity power and design artistry into a brand of global importance…a house of aspiration and inspiration…where entertainment and fashion merge seamlessly. The House of Deréon — Couture. Kick. Soul.

Sean Combs: Sean John

Sean John, a privately held company, was created by music icon and producer Sean "Diddy" Combs and made its fashion debut with a men’s sportswear collection for the spring 1999 season. In 2004, Sean "Diddy" Combs for Sean John was honored by the Council of Fashion Designers of America as Men’s Wear Designer of the Year. With annual retail sales in the United States of more than $525 million, Sean John is sold in select department and specialty stores across the country, as well as select retailers around the world. In 2006 Sean John, in partnership with Estée Lauder Companies, launched its signature men’s fragrance, Unforgivable, which remains one of the highest selling men’s fragrances in department stores in America. Its feminine counterpart launched in the fall of 2007 and continues to be in the top 20 best selling scents in the category.

Jay-Z: Rocawear

Rapper and media mogul Sean "Jay-Z" Carter launched the multi-million dollar clothing line Rocawear in 1999. The preeminent fashion brand continues to transcend cultural boundaries for young men, women, and kids, defining style from the "streets" to the height of fashion. Rocawear quickly staked its claim in hip-hop history by becoming the brand of choice for street savvy consumers and has concentrated on providing its customer with clever innovation in terms of fabrication, application, and design. With annual retail sales more than $700 million, the brand’s attention to detail has given Rocawear an appeal far beyond its core urban customer. Rocawear defines the lifestyle for today’s young hip consumer and is inspired by an urban aesthetic rooted in young men’s sportswear. Rocawear has expanded its brand through licensing pacts to develop lines for children, juniors, socks and sandals, leather suede and fur outerwear, handbags and belts, loungewear and big & tall, headwear, jewelry, and sunglasses; as well as co-branded product with Pro-Keds.

Jennifer Lopez: justsweet

Multi-platinum recording artist/actress Jennifer Lopez heads her own successful clothing lines — Sweetface and justsweet — and was awarded with the ACE icon award in 2006 for her contributions to the accessories and fashion industry. Justsweet is a line that is fashion forward and appeals to the trend savvy status denim market. The brand intends to reflect a look and style that women will cherish and that reflect Lopez’s unique and inspiring aesthetic. The designs are made to make women feel sexy, feminine and confident. Additionally, it reflects Lopez’s personal style and culture, which adds a richness and wearability to the collections.

Jessica Simpson: Jessica Simpson Collection

Singer/actress Jessica Simpson launched the Jessica Simpson Collection in fall of 2005. Her popular lifestyle brand consists of footwear, handbags, swimwear, lingerie, outerwear, jewelry, sunglasses and a soon to be released fragrance and celebrates her iconic, American image that is fashion-forward and accessible. American and feminine, forward but classically familiar, approachable yet inspirational, sexy yet sweet, flirtatious and whimsical, vintage at times, but always of-the-moment, Simpson knows how to create an image people want to buy. Millions of women all over the world are interested in her fashion choices as her personal style has been copied by women worldwide over the past few years. There’s no reason to wonder why her incredible label received so much recognition upon release, not only with consumers but with some of the world’s top-notch celebrities as well.

Justin Timberlake: William Rast

Pop music icon/actor Justin Timberlake and his best friend, Trace Ayala, dressed up or dressed down, define class, comfort, and style that fuses the urban glamour of Hollywood with nuances from their Southern country upbringing. Together they design the threads to match, and deliver a brand that infuses the soul of authentic Southern heritage with the energy of contemporary Hollywood. Inspired by Dixieland, William Rast is a testament to Justin and Trace’s Tennessee roots; "William" is the first name of Timberlake’s grandfather and "Rast" the last of Trace Ayala’s. William Rast allows the wearer to go confidently from casual to cosmopolitan. It is perfect for the man on the go or the starlet out on the town. It is fashion minus the pretense. The collection currently consists of denim and T-shirts. In collaboration with Johan and Marcella Lindeberg, a full men and women’s collection will debut in the fall of 2008. William Rast is a brand beyond celebrity; delivering quality, detail, design, and comfort and making a clear statement that rock n’ roll sex appeal and modern sensuality are always in style.

GRAMMY Brand

GRAMMY Brand is a high-end, fashion-forward clothing and accessories collection celebrating the unique intersection of fashion and music. Inspired by the energy and emotion of the GRAMMY Awards, GRAMMY Brand is comprised of original hand-painted tees and blazers by Michael Eaton; luxury eyewear by Franco; high-quality casual wear such as organic tees and hoodies from JEM/Awake Sportswear; and dresses and leather handbags and belts from Latino Royalty. Available at luxury boutique retailers nationwide, GRAMMY Brand pieces do more than just look good — they do good. A meaningful portion of proceeds from sales of GRAMMY Brand benefits The GRAMMY Foundation® and MusiCares®, two Recording Academy charities that work to better the creative arts community with music education programs, as well as health and human services programs that benefit musicians in times of need.

About Hal Rubenstein

Hal Rubenstein has been In Style’s fashion director since August 1998 and prior to that was editor-at-large. He is primarily responsible for "The Look" and other fashion features. Before joining In Style, Rubenstein was the men’s style editor of the New York Times magazine. Prior to that, he was the creator and editor for Egg magazine. While at In Style, Rubenstein has made frequent appearances on national television, covering fashion for "Good Morning America," "Today," "The View" and "The Oprah Winfrey Show," as well as syndicated entertainment news shows "Extra," "Entertainment Tonight" and E!

About The Recording Academy

Established in 1957, The Recording Academy is an organization of musicians, producers, engineers and recording professionals that is dedicated to improving the cultural condition and quality of life for music and its makers. Internationally known for the GRAMMY Awards — the preeminent peer-recognized award for musical excellence and the most credible brand in music — The Recording Academy is responsible for groundbreaking professional development, cultural enrichment, advocacy, education and human services programs. In its 50th year, The Academy continues to focus on its mission of recognizing musical excellence, advocating for the well-being of music makers and ensuring music remains an indelible part of our culture. For more information about The Academy, please visit www.grammy.com.

About In Style

In Style, the trusted source for celebrity style, was launched in June 1994 by Time Inc. and has emerged as the world’s premier media brand in celebrity, style, fashion, beauty and beyond. In Style takes a uniquely fun and inviting attitude towards style in all its forms, led by its flagship magazine which reaches an audience of over 9 million readers each month. In addition, the In Style brand portfolio features special issues, including In Style Weddings; InStyle.com and InStyleWeddings.com; television specials; mobile; satellite radio; books; and international editions. Highly recognized by industry insiders, the award-winning In Style has received numerous accolades including Adweek/Mediaweek magazine’s prestigious "Hot List" and "Big List" and Advertising Age’s "A-List."

Contacts

The Recording Academy
Jaime Sarachit/Jennifer Keppel, 310-392-3777
jaime.sarachit@grammy.com
jenniferk@grammy.com
or
In Style
Zoe Lampel, 212-522-5721
zoe_lampel@instylemag.com

A Portion of the Proceeds to Benefit the Matt Leinart Foundation

Chandler, AZ — Music and TV superstar Snoop Dogg announced today that the 6th annual Snoop Bowl will be taking place on February 2, 2008. The annual game, hosted by Snoop Dogg himself, will donate a portion of the proceeds to the Matt Leinart Foundation (http://www.mattleinartfoundation.org). The game will be held at Hamilton High School in Chandler, AZ.

Snoop Bowl VI will feature the Snoop Dogg All-Stars, a youth football team from California coached by Snoop Dogg, against local Arizona youth football players. The game will be held the day before Super Bowl XXII, and is expected to draw many fans. Matt Leinart, Heisman Trophy Winner and Arizona Cardinals Quarterback, will be in attendance, representing his charitable foundation. The Hamilton High School band will be performing at halftime.

"For five years now we have had a great time organizing and preparing for the Snoop Bowl. It gives the kids a reason to work and play hard throughout the season, knowing that it all culminates on this day," says Snoop Dogg. "It is about so much more than the game, the Snoop Youth Football League gives kids hope and meaning outside of just the sport."

The Snoop Dogg All-Stars are made up of kids who participate in the Snoop Youth Football League, a football league funded by Snoop Dogg and comprised of over 3,000 kids in the Greater Los Angeles area. 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. Coach Snoop even provides insurance to each participant free of cost.

Tickets can be purchased starting Jan. 15 at Celebritytheatre.com; The JohnJay and Rich Radio Show (KIIS 104.7) at (877) 937-1047; or by calling Hamilton High School at (480) 883-5000.

Press:
Roberto Santos
roberto@cornerstonepromotion.com

"Yo! Any vegetarians in the house?" ~Stic.man w/ crowd @ CBGB’s NYC

Since the age of 16, Stic.Man of the internationally acclaimed rap group Dead Prez, has been a vegetarian. Currently living a lifestyle as a vegan, Stic, in 2007 was nominated as one of PETA’s most Sexiest Vegetarians along with a group of other celebrities such as Carrie Underwood, Kevin Eubanks the bandleader of NBC’s "Tonight Show, as well as hip hop celebs, Andre 3000 (Outkast), Black Thought (The Roots), and Common.

This year, Stic has co-published an easy-read holistic healthy and tasty food guide for vegetarians called The Vegan Soulfood Guide to the Galaxy, a Vegan health guide and cookbook with a DVD, along with his long-time wife, author and co-publisher, Afya Ibomu, a Certified Holistic Health Counselor and the current CEO of her holistic lifestyle company, Nattral Unlimited, LLC (www.NATTRAL.com).  An avid believer in the correlation between vegetarianism and self-healing, Afya became a passionate vegetarian after years of childhood ailments, prescribed medications and continuous health problems.  From tips on buying food at a regular grocery store, to cooking delicious meat-less meals, to transitioning from a high carb, high meat diet to one that is Vegan, they hope that the guide will aid in inspiring people to live a healthy, natural, creative and SOULFUL culinary lifestyle.

When Stic.man is not going green in the kitchen, he also maintains Boss Up, Inc., an "Atlanta-based music and entertainment company that offers information, music, and gear that reflects a sense of self-determination, creative consciousness, and entrepreneurship." Always promoting a healthy lifestyle, Stic, is also a real-life student of Afrikan Martial Arts (Ile Ijala and Egbe Ogun ~African martial arts systems) and continues to cultivate it into his life.

For more information log onto www.bossupbu.com

MEDIA CONTACT:
ZDennis Media Group
(404) 921-5921

Hip-hop legend Brother J has checked in from the studio with an update regarding the X-Clan’s plans for 2008. X-Clan have are currently preparing another monumental hip-hop release of knowledge and wisdom for late 2008 release through Suburban Noize Records.

"We have been working on a new album, along with a new DVD release that starts to explain some of the history of X-Clan," says group founding father Brother J, offering a glimpse into what the hip-hop legends have cooking for 2008. "This is one of the first DVD’s that will bring some of the history down as we start to gather some of the original members to tell their story. We are getting some things in line that are of the master caliber we want to present. Give peace and blessings to everyone. Respect."

X-Clan, one of the genres most powerful and influential hip-hop crews ever, returned in 2007 after nearly a decade-long hiatus with their Suburban Noize debut, "Return From Mecca". SOURCE Magazine’s review of the album stated "Brother J shines as he nourishes with vanglourious music," while the Los Angeles Times proclaimed, "This a rare rap ‘Return’ well worth the wait." The critically acclaimed album saw the group dropping their unique brand of ancestral wisdom and culture to a whole new generation of hip-hop fans on sold out tours with Public Enemy, Damian ‘Jr. Gong’ Marley and Jurassic 5.

X-Clan have also announced a headlining performance in San Francisco, CA on Feb 15th, 2008 with Humboldt County’s finest hip-hop duo Potluck.

"We are definitely looking forward to one of the first headlining dates of the Millennium Cipher version of X-Clan. We’ve been holding it down for a couple of years now, supporting some powerful movements and we’re looking forward to breaking out in the Bay area," says Brother J. "The Bay area was responsible for helping to break the original ‘To the East, Blackwards’ and ‘Xodus’ records back in the day, so we are glad to return on this level. We want to give a big ups to all the support acts (Lifesavas and Potluck) and we look forward to all the Bay area X-Clan heads coming out and having a good time."

X CLAN AND PUBLIC ENEMY TOUR:

Feb 15 – San Francisco @ Mezzanine w/ Potluck

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www.myspace.com/xclanmusic
www.xclanmusic.com
www.SuburbanNoizeRecords.com

TO OBTAIN A REVIEW COPY OF X CLAN ‘RETURN TO MECCA’ PLEASE CONTACT:
James Wright at Kerosene Media
519.759.3009
james@kerosenemedia.com

New York, January 30, 2008

Dave and Holly Combs traveled to New York City from Indianapolis, Indiana, to assist with Sept. 11 recovery efforts. While exploring Manhattan during their off hours, they were inspired by the wealth of stickers they saw all over the city. These stickers inspired the Combs couple to create the first street-art magazine to focus on stickers as an art form. PEEL gradually evolved from a black and white zine stuffed into plastic bags to a full-size, glossy, internationally distributed magazine. This book documents the development of PEEL and the sticker culture it commemorates (and propagates) with such palpable delight.

Showcasing stickers, interviews and articles from the first eight issues of PEEL, this book celebrates the innovation and diversity of sticker and street art, including interviews with some of the scene¹s legendary figures like Shepard Fairey and SEEN, along with profiles of international sticker communities, and sticker designs from artists across the globe. And of course, the book comes with stickers, 69 of them.

PEEL: The Art of the Sticker demonstrates how the Combs couple has created a nexus for the sticker and street art community, providing a forum for artists to transcend culture, language and geography by abiding by the PEEL credo: "Take your art and . . . STICK IT!"

PEEL: The Art of the Sticker Dave & Holly Combs Street Graphics and Urban Art 160 pages 8 1Ž2 x 10 inches (21.6 x 25.4 cm) Color throughout, with 8 pages of stickers Casebound ISBN-13: 978-0-9795546-0-5 $27.95 February 2008

http://www.markbattypublisher.com/servlet/book_view?number=57

For more information or to request a review copy, please contact Maggie Hohle, PR Liaison: markbattyPR@comcast.net