AT&T blue room to Deliver Live Concert Webcast on Friday, April 4, featuring Ludo, The Roots and a Special Three-Song Exclusive From Fall Out Boy

SAN ANTONIO, March 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) announced today a dynamic multi-tiered entertainment and interactive lineup for events surrounding the 2008 NCAA men’s Final Four. The weekend celebration commences in San Antonio Friday, April 4, at 7 p.m. CDT with the AT&T Block Party, featuring a musical showcase headlined by pop-punk and rock band Fall Out Boy — whose new CD+DVD "****LIVE IN PHOENIX" hits April 1. The Roots, a Grammy-winning hip-hop/soul/funk band, and power-pop band Ludo also will perform. In an effort to deliver the excitement of the weekend to fans nationwide, concert footage of The Roots and Ludo — as well as a three-song sneak peak of Fall Out Boy’s performance — will be streamed live on the AT&T blue room (http://www.attblueroom.com/). The Webcast will begin at 7:45 p.m. CDT. In addition, video content from the performance will be available exclusively to wireless customers of AT&T via Cellular Video (CV) on or before May 1.

"The NCAA men’s Final Four weekend offers a collection of some of the most entertaining and exciting events in the world of sports and music," said Jamie Butcher, vice president of Brand Sponsorship for AT&T. "This year, we’re incorporating the cutting-edge technology of the blue room to deliver the unique sights and sounds of the AT&T Block Party to fans from coast to coast, as well as using our cellular video capabilities to deliver videos, ringtones, graphics and more to AT&T’s wireless customers."

On Saturday, AT&T takes the celebration to Hoop City(R) refreshed by Coca-Cola(R), the NCAA’s ultimate basketball festival, where fans can participate in AT&T’s interactive stations, including:

  — Fast Fingers Challenge. Up to four participants will have the
     opportunity to challenge one another to see who can text a phrase the
     fastest.
  — Naismith Photo Station. Fans can take a commemorative photo with a
     replica of the Naismith Trophy, and the photo will be printed
     immediately using Bluetooth(R) printer technology.
  — Live Bars. Fans can watch the latest CV content, experience AT&T’s
     MusicID or create their own ringtone.

Highlighting the day, and featured live at center court of Hoop City, will be live performances from MTV’s "Making The Band" sensations Danity Kane and Day 26. In addition, AT&T will host an array of NCAA Division I basketball coaches and NBA legends as they sign autographs for fans, and an NCAA Mascot Challenge to benefit the Boys and Girls Club Scholarship Fund.

"The NCAA men’s Final Four is a cornerstone of AT&T’s marketing efforts this year, and we will once again reflect that through innovative sponsorships and interactive media," said Butcher.

Wireless customers of AT&T can access content, including videos, ringtones, graphics and more from Fall Out Boy, Ludo, The Roots, Danity Kane and Day 26, by text messaging the word CVLIVE to 386. All CV content will be available by May 1.

  For more information on the performers, visit their official Web sites at:

  — Fall Out Boy: http://www.falloutboyrock.com/falloutboy/splash08.php
  — Ludo: http://www.ludorock.com/
  — The Roots: http://www.theroots.com/
  — Danity Kane: http://www.danitykane.com/
  — Day 26: http://www.day26online.com/

Whether it’s on stage or on the field, behind the scenes of a video shoot or at home with friends and family, no other Web site brings fans closer to their favorite musicians and athletes than the AT&T blue room. To date, the blue room and its online channels have generated more than 120 million page views and have fueled sales of the company’s core offerings — high speed Internet, wireless, voice and video — while building an affinity for the AT&T brand in the entertainment space.

  For the complete array of AT&T offerings, visit http://www.att.com/.

  About AT&T

AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) is a premier communications holding company. Its subsidiaries and affiliates, AT&T operating companies, are the providers of AT&T services in the United States and around the world. Among their offerings are the world’s most advanced IP-based business communications services and the nation’s leading wireless, high speed Internet access and voice services. In domestic markets, AT&T is known for the directory publishing and advertising sales leadership of its Yellow Pages and YELLOWPAGES.COM organizations, and the AT&T brand is licensed to innovators in such fields as communications equipment. As part of its three-screen integration strategy, AT&T is expanding its TV entertainment offerings. Additional information about AT&T Inc. and the products and services provided by AT&T subsidiaries and affiliates is available at http://www.att.com/.

(C) 2008 AT&T Intellectual Property. All rights reserved. AT&T, the AT&T logo and all other AT&T marks contained herein are trademarks of AT&T Intellectual Property and/or AT&T affiliated companies. All other marks contained herein are the property of their respective owners.

Note: This AT&T release and other news announcements are available as part of an RSS feed at http://www.att.com/rss. For more information, please review this announcement in the AT&T newsroom at http://www.att.com/newsroom.

About the NCAA

The NCAA is a membership-led nonprofit association of colleges and universities committed to supporting academic and athletics opportunities for more than 380,000 student-athletes at more than 1,000 member colleges and universities. Each year, more than 54,000 student-athletes compete in NCAA championships in Divisions I, II and III sports. Visit http://www.ncaa.org/ and http://www.ncaa.com/ for more details about the Association, its goals and members and corporate partnerships that help support programs for student-athletes.

The NCAA is proud to have the following elite companies as official Corporate Champions — AT&T, Coca-Cola and Pontiac — and the following elite companies as official Corporate Partners — DiGiorno, Enterprise, The Hartford, Lowe’s, Sheraton and State Farm.

[NCAA, Final Four, and Hoop City are trademarks of the National Collegiate Athletic Association.]

Source: AT&T Inc.

CONTACT: Lauren Butler of AT&T Inc., Mobile, +1-404-405-5623,
lb0426@att.com

Web site: http://www.att.com/
http://www.ncaa.com/

March 31, 2008
IRVINE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Scion has once again partnered with some of the hottest names in the biz to produce three exclusive releases benefiting the artist – Ghostface Killah vs. Rhythm Roots Allstars – "Charlie Brown," Scion A/V Remix: Ghostface Killah and Scion A/V Remix: 45 KING. In its continual effort to show support for the music industry, Scion covers all production, licensing and distribution costs for their A/V projects and then donates 100% of the proceeds back to the artists themselves.

Choosing to work with artists from all genres, tastes and levels of fame, Scion stays true to their corporate philosophy based on creativity, variety and individuality, making this innovative automaker the ideal outlet to bring awareness to the art form. By enlisting the help of a wide-range of remixers and artists who bring a different flavor to every track, Scion is proud to present these new releases, which offer unique sounds for every musical preference.

Following the enormous success of the recent Daptone Records partnership, Scion CD Sampler Vol. 19 – Daptone Records Remixed, on which some of the most respected names in the industry appeared (Mark Ronson, Sharon Jones, The Daptones, Kenny Dope, Ticklah), Scion is at it again by providing Scion A/V fans with more fresh beats and funky tracks on the new releases. Beginning May 6, promotional copies of the Ghostface Killah releases will be distributed at special Scion-sponsored events and will be available for free download on leading online retailers. On May 13, Scion A/V Remix: 45 KING will be available for purchase via all leading online retailers.

"As an influential corporation, we will continue to partner with tastemakers from around the world to deliver innovative products and sounds to our consumers," said Jeri Yoshizu, Scion sales promotions manager. "By continuing to team up with both established and on the rise talent such as Ghostface Killah, 45 King and the Rhythm Roots Allstars, Scion proves its dedication to delivering great music and supporting the artists that make it happen."

Scion A/V Remix: Ghostface Killah is stacked with four unique dance remixes of "Charlie Brown" by world renowned French electro producers Yuksek, Orgasmic and DJ Mehdi, as well as Los Angeles-based DJ and production duo Guns N Bombs.

Scion’s Ghostface Killah vs. Rhythm Roots Allstars – "Charlie Brown" release features world renowned hip-hop emcee Ghostface Killah of Wu-Tang Clan fame, who provides his traditionally rugged and eccentric lyrics over three versions of the original track "Charlie Brown" produced by the Los Angeles-based band the Rhythm Roots Allstars.

Scion A/V Remix: 45 KING features up-and-coming emcees Wale, Pase Rock and 4th Pyramid rocking over super-star hip-hop producer 45 King’s quintessential up-beat tracks. In addition, Scion has enlisted the help of New York-based producers, In Flagranti, Eli Escobar, DJ Ayres of the infamous Brooklyn-based DJ trio The Rub and Sammy Bananas who each remixed one record.

Official titles and tracklisting:

Ghostface Killah vs. Rhythm Roots Allstars – "Charlie Brown"

1. Main

2. Instrumental

3. Acapella

Scion A/V Remix: Ghostface Killah

1. Charlie Brown (DJ Mehdi Remix feat. Mapei)

2. Charlie Brown (Yuksek Remix)

3. Charlie Brown (Orgasmic Remix)

4. Charlie Brown (Guns N’ Bombs Remix)

Scion A/V Remix: 45 KING

1. 45 King vs. Wale – Roof

2. 45 King vs. Wale – Roof (DJ Ayres Remix)

3. 45 King vs. Wale – Strings

4. 45 King vs. Wale – Strings (Inflagranti Remix)

5. 45 King vs. Pase Rock –The 900 Number (2k8)

6. 45King vs. Pase Rock – The 900 Number (2k8) (DJ Eli Remix)

7. 45 King vs. 4th Pyramid – P-Y-R-A-M-I-D

8. 45 King vs. 4th Pyramid – P-Y-R-A-M-I-D (Sammy Bananas Remix)

For more information on these releases and other Scion A/V projects please visit: www.scion.com/#scionAV

About Scion

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

Contacts

Bender/Helper Impact
Melisa Rodriguez/Rebecca Naysan, 310-473-4147
melisa_rodriguez@bhimpact.com
rebecca_naysan@bhimpact.com

National education crisis motivates schools to look at nontraditional program to help close achievement gap

LOS ANGELES, March 31 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — A unique educational Hip Hop program offered at a public school in Los Angeles is now preparing to expand to other schools and colleges. The Global Awareness through Hip Hop Culture Program, now in its second year, is currently taught by its creator, Sebastien Elkouby, and is one of the only full time educational Hip Hop programs in the country being offered as an elective to 7th and 8th grade students.

Elkouby, founder of the Urban Youth Empowerment Foundation, an organization which uses Hip Hop culture as a tool for youth empowerment, created this program to address the educational crisis that affects approximately 50% of inner-city students throughout many major urban centers across the nation.

"For a variety of reasons, many students feel disconnected from the traditional educational process and ultimately give up. This program helps students develop a sense of global awareness and critical thinking skills by using Hip Hop culture and Rap music to analyze pop culture, current events, and social issues, while simultaneously teaching language arts, history, social studies, cultural diversity, and geography," said Elkouby. "Using Hip Hop as a medium to reach students makes sense considering they have such a strong connection to it."

With the growing success of the program, various high schools and colleges have now voiced their interest in offering this course to their students. Elkouby adds, "This is an exciting time as educators are increasingly aware of the urgent need for innovative, culturally relevant instructional models that can motivate students to improve their grades and value their education. Thus, our program has now been restructured to also meet the needs of high school and college students. We are looking forward to working with new schools this year and beyond."

The Global Awareness through Hip Hop Culture Program is currently in session while working toward expanding its reach to other schools for the 2008-2009 school year.

About the Global Awareness through Hip Hop Culture Program

The Global Awareness through Hip Hop Program is the flagship component of the Urban Youth Empowerment Foundation, a Los Angeles organization founded by Sebastien Elkouby. Since 2001, this organization has used innovative methods to reach at-risk youth. Through a variety of workshops ranging in themes from job training to teen parenting, the Foundation has always used Hip Hop culture as a medium to reach its audience. The Global Awareness through Hip Hop Program was created to address the high dropout rates in L.A. schools and was implemented at its first school on a full time basis in 2006. This program capitalizes on Hip Hop’s generational relevance to help students become socially aware while complementing core subjects such as English and history. For more information, visit http://www.thefoundationonline.net/.

  Contact:
  Sebastian Elkouby
  Founder, The Urban Youth Empowerment Foundation
  Phone: 310-654-1681
  E-mail: info@thefoundationonline.net
  Website: http://www.thefoundationonline.net/

This release was issued through eReleases(TM). For more information, visit http://www.ereleases.com/.

Source: Urban Youth Empowerment Foundation

CONTACT: Sebastian Elkouby, Founder of The Urban Youth Empowerment
Foundation, +1-310-654-1681, info@thefoundationonline.net

Web site: http://www.thefoundationonline.net/

Designer Kimora Lee Simmons Offers New Juniors Brand at No. 1 Department Store for Teens

March 31, 2008
PLANO, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–J. C. Penney Company, Inc. (NYSE: JCP) and Kellwood Company today announced the launch of Fabulosity, a complete fashion sportswear line designed by Kimora Lee Simmons to be sold exclusively at JCPenney. The new collection, created for JCPenney’s Juniors customer, will debut in JCPenney stores and online at jcp.com in July, just in time for the Back-to-School season.

Inspired by the glamorous lifestyle of former runway model Kimora Lee Simmons, Fabulosity embodies a lifestyle of confidence, beauty and fashion sense, all at a smart price. Renowned for pioneering the introduction of glamour and feminine appeal to the urban brand category, Simmons has created a new line for JCPenney, which combines the two worlds she knows best — high fashion and hip hop. Fabulosity will be merchandised at JCPenney as an urban lifestyle offering in Juniors with a complete sportswear line featuring tees, knit tops and sweaters, jeans, skirts and dresses, as well as hoodies, jackets and outerwear. The collection will be offered at JCPenney’s best pricing tier and will range from $29 to $108.

"As the No. 1 department store for teens, JCPenney has a proven track record of delivering a wide array of must-have styles and brands to some of our most discriminating customers: teen girls," said Ken Hicks, president and chief merchandising officer for JCPenney. "We continue to build on this leadership with the launch of Fabulosity, which brings Kimora’s popular charismatic personality and flair for fashion to our Juniors department, expanding our offering and deepening our emotional connection with our younger customers through a truly authentic brand."

"I can’t wait to bring Fabulosity to the JCPenney Juniors customer! Young teen girls are fabulous and my new collection will further build their confidence as they head back-to-school. Fabulosity is all about celebrating who you are and your individual greatness – living your dream and being whatever you want to be. This is a great message for young teens — and I am so proud to partner with JCPenney on this collection," commented Simmons.

Bob Skinner, Kellwood chairman, president and chief executive officer added, "Kimora touches the heart and soul of teens and young women around the world. Her positive influence and confident fashion bravado sends a message of self-reliance and fearlessness to teens. Kimora’s new Fabulosity collection is certain to engage the JCPenney Juniors customer, and we look forward to expanding our partnership with JCPenney on this new initiative."

The Fabulosity sportswear collection is produced under a licensing agreement by BP Clothing, LLC.

About JCPenney

JCPenney is one of America’s leading retailers, operating 1,074 department stores throughout the United States and Puerto Rico, as well as one of the largest apparel and home furnishing sites on the Internet, jcp.com, and the nation’s largest general merchandise catalog business. Through these integrated channels, JCPenney offers a wide array of national, private and exclusive brands which reflect the Company’s commitment to providing customers with style and quality at a smart price. Traded as "JCP" on the New York Stock Exchange, the Company posted revenue of approximately $19.9 billion in 2007 and is executing its strategic plan to be the growth leader in the retail industry. Key to this strategy is JCPenney’s "Every Day Matters" brand positioning, intended to generate deeper, more emotionally driven relationships with customers by fully engaging the Company’s 155,000 Associates to offer encouragement, provide ideas and inspire customers every time they shop with JCPenney.

About Kimora Lee Simmons

Kimora Lee Simmons is president of Baby Phat and creative director of Phat Fashions’ Baby Phat, Phat Farm, and KLS Collection brands. Phat Fashions is a division of Kellwood Company. Over the years, Kimora has inspired a new generation of consumers with her glamorous, sexy, over-the-top style. Her influence in the world of fashion is undeniable while her savvy as a businesswoman has made this former runway model a worldwide brand phenomenon. Kimora is the only multiethnic woman to have a successful fashion and media branded empire. Quintessentially, she is the new establishment. As the instrumental force behind the brands’ creative designs, ad campaign strategies and marketing concepts, Kimora has taken her astute business acumen and passion for her work to spearhead numerous brand extension ventures with companies including Mattel, Motorola, Lancaster and Dan River which include dolls, bedding, home products, candles, fragrance and cosmetics.

About Kellwood Company

Kellwood is a $1.6 billion leading marketer of apparel and consumer soft goods. Specializing in branded products, the Company markets to all channels of distribution with products and brands tailored to each specific channel. Kellwood is an affiliated portfolio company of Sun Capital Partners, Inc. ("Sun Capital"), a leading private investment firm specializing in leveraged buyouts and investments in market-leading companies. For more information, visit www.kellwood.com.

Contacts

JCPenney Corporate Communications
(business and trade media relations):
Rebecca Winter or Kate Parkhouse, 972-431-3400
jcpcorpcomm@jcpenney.com
or
JCPenney Brand Publicity
(lifestyle media relations):
Merianne Roth, 972-431-2317
mroth4@jcpenney.com
or
Kellwood/Phat Fashions:
Donna Weaver, 212-329-8072
donna.weaver@kellwood.com

Strategic partnership to bring mobile video content from VH1, Spike, GameTrailers and additional MTVN brands to the fast-growing mywaves audience

NEW YORK and SUNNYVALE, Calif., March 31 /PRNewswire/ — MTV Networks (MTVN), a unit of Viacom (NYSE:VIA) (NYSE:and) (NYSE:VIA.B) , and mywaves, the largest mobile video destination, today announced a partnership to deliver MTVN’s first-ever free, ad-supported video entertainment on mobile phones. Through the agreement, select video clips from VH1, Spike, GameTrailers and additional MTVN brands will be available to mywaves users on the m.mywaves.com mobile website. mywaves and MTVN will collaborate to serve video ads on the mywaves platform, further extending MTVN’s advertising sales capabilities in mobile media.

"We’re the leading provider of mobile video in the world, and as we look to extend our reach and open up our vast video content libraries even further on handsets, it’s crucial that we embrace the ad-supported model," said Alice Kim, Senior Vice President, Digital Distribution and Partner Relations, MTVN. "With mywaves, we’re giving our fans the ability to freely interact with our content in a unique, ad-supported environment, while driving viewership back to our core TV channels, Web and mobile properties."

"MTV Networks sets the creative standard for the most popular entertainment with our young mobile audience," said Rajeev Raman, CEO and founder, mywaves. "Combined with our reach, the MTVN mobile programming now available on mywaves, offers fantastic value to consumers and advertisers. Our viewers want to enjoy MTVN entertainment anytime, anywhere and this partnership enables us to reach millions of engaged mobile consumers and lead the industry in developing new advertising based business models."

MTVN will provide frequently updated video clips, allowing mywaves users instant, on-the-go access to the freshest and most up-to-date entertainment. Beginning today, users can access VH1′s "On This Day in Music" rock trivia clip. In the next several weeks, mywaves users will gain access to Spike’s "30 Seconds of a Hot Chick," and GameTrailers video reviews and trailers. Video content from additional MTVN brands will be made available on mywaves later this year.

The new agreement strengthens MTVN’s position as the world’s largest provider of diverse programming on-air, online and on mobile spanning nearly every demographic from kids and teens, to young adults, men, boomer and LGBT audiences. MTVN is the leading provider of video on mobile, with more than 80 distribution deals and 40 on-demand and streaming mobile video services worldwide.

About mywaves Inc.

mywaves is the largest mobile video destination for consumers, attracting over 5 million unique visitors monthly to its free mobile video service. Consumers can browse through nearly 400,000 channels of premium videos and have their favorites automatically updated and delivered to their phones. Most users tune in to watch mywaves video weekly with average viewing times of 24 minutes per session. The service works globally across all 3G, EDGE, BREW and EV-DO carriers as well as most video-capable mobile phones, including Palm, Windows Mobile, Symbian and RIM based phones. Headquartered in Sunnyvale, Calif., mywaves is led by a team from Yahoo!, Napster, Danger, Palm and TiVo. The company is funded by venture capital firm, Menlo Ventures. For more information or to sign up for mywaves, go to www.mywaves.com or from a mobile browser: www.mywaves.com/m.

About MTV Networks

MTV Networks, a unit of Viacom (NYSE:VIA) (NYSE:VIA.B) , is one of the world’s leading creators of programming and content across all media platforms. MTV Networks, with more than 150 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, LOGO, NOGGIN, THE N, VH1 CLASSIC, MTVN INTERNATIONAL and THE DIGITAL SUITE FROM MTV NETWORKS, a package of 13 digital services, all of these networks trademarks of MTV Networks. MTV Networks connects with its audiences through its robust consumer products businesses and its more than 300 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.

Source: MTV Networks

CONTACT: Mark Jafar of MTV Networks, +1-212-846-8961,
mark.jafar@mtvstaff.com; or Nicole Rodrigues, Public Relations Manager of
mywaves, inc., +1-510-305-9881, Nicole@mywaves.inc.com

Web site: http://www.mtv.com/
http://www.mywaves.com/

TRU Publishing & Conversations Book Club, in connection with our partners BeBop Record Shops and http://www.TRUpublishing.com want to put you to the challenge! Purchase Jacki-O’s book GROWN & GANGSTA today through Bebop Record Shop or online at http://www.trupublishing.com, mail in proof of purchase along with a song in which you are featured for a chance to win the honor of recording a song with the "Madam of Miami" Jacki-O & the Founder of TRU Publishing C-Murder!

GROWN & GANGSTA can be purchased by calling BeBop Record Stores (601.981.5000/601.969.3181) for only $12.95 plus taxes and handling or online at http://www.trupublishing.com. (DON’T HAVE YOUR RECEIPT? Then take a picture with you and the book and send it to the address below!) Credit/debit cards and money orders are acceptable forms of payment online. Each store can provide their mailing address and the total to be mailed in for the purchase of the book, however, proof of purchase & cds should be mailed to the following (NO ELECTRONIC SUBMISSIONS!):

Tru Records * 3154 B. College Drive #534 * Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70808

Include your name, mailing address, phone number and email address.

Deadline for all submissions is July 4, 2008. The winner will be announced July 19, 2008.

For details, call Russell Baker at 504.319.7215 or Cyrus A. Webb at 601.896.5616.

C’mon. JOIN THE ADDICTION: Get hooked on books!
http://www.trupublishing.com    http://www.thebestbookclub.info

Hip Hop legend, rap veteran, king of the south, whatever you call him, he’s coming and he won’t be alone!! Long time friend Devin the Dude will join him for this once in a lifetime concert. With over 20 years in the game, 11 solo albums, chart topping songs and numerous awards under his belt, Scarface is undeniably one of Hip Hop’s greatest. His aggressive flow and amazing story telling ability has made him one of the genre’s most consistent artists. His latest album "Made", released this past December, reached #2 on billboards Hip Hop/R&B charts proving that he still has it. And in case you’re not yet convinced, come early to see a special local artist showcase in Bourbon Street Lounge starting at 8:00pm. We are under going artist auditions and interviews now to find the hottest up and coming artists from the Northwest. The main stage will feature performances by Emmanual, Sonny Bonoho, Tha’ Committee, Devin the Dude, and Scarface. Tickets go on sale Friday, February 22nd at 10am and are available thru Ticketswest.com. The first 200 tickets sold online are only $21. VIP is available for $51 and includes separate entrance and sectioned off area with appetizers and drink specials. This is an all ages show with a 21 and over bar. The Big Easy is located at 919 E. Sprague St.-Spokane. Call 253-405-6280 for information on all inclusive packages from Seattle. Make sure to listen to Wired 96.9 for your chance to win tickets before you can buy them and get ready! This is more than just a concert this is history in the making. Presented by Evergreen Productions and Wired 96.9.

For Further Information Contact

Melissa Wheatley

FootWork Media

253-405-6280 (phone)

253-473-0978 (fax)

footworkmedia@yahoo.com (email)

Although Northwest hip hop might not get much national attention, the people here know the underground scene is very alive and on the brink of the spot light that has eluded the region for so long.  Such artists as Cool Nutz and Blue Scholars have been able to get some national media attention, but not since Sir Mix a Lot and Kid Sensation have Northwest artists been able to break the billboard charts and stay on them until now.

Emmanuel Frayer, 21, born and raised in Tacoma , Washington is not only a talented singer he is also a song writer and musician.  His song "Swagga" off his latest album "Life & Love" is tearing up the billboard charts.  Reaching #1 on Billboards Hot R&B/Hip Hop Sales chart it has remained in that top spot for an impressive 12 weeks.  The song is also gracing the Hot Single Sales and Hot R&B/Hip Hop Songs charts and is in regular rotation on many radio stations throughout the country.  He has opened for such artists as Kanye West, Ludacris and Hurricane Chris.  Emmanuel has a great fresh new sound and his songs are full of his life experiences.  He has an amazing ability to show his emotions through his music and connect with the audience.  Follow this link to view his IAP and get ready for a new era in R&B.

http://www.mosesmediainc.com/iaps/EMMANUEL/EMMANUEL-11-15-2007.html

AG, 22, also from Tacoma , has a sound all his own.  Mixing his hard core hip hop with melodic hooks, "Let Me See Something" off his album by the same name has remained on billboards Hot R&B/Hip Hop Single Sales chart for an amazing 53 weeks, peaking at #5.  Even after 50 weeks, the song is still going strong at #6.  His latest smash hit "We Fly" off his "Death before Dishonor" album features reggae sensation Alex Duncan and is a sure bet to make the charts as well.  Performing in front of a crowd of 100,000 people at Seattle ‘s Hempfest and having shared a stage with Master P, Fat Joe, E-40 and Genuine, AG is no stranger to performing in front of large crowds.  He provides a high energy show with great stage presence.

You can see both of these artists perform their chart topping songs April 26th 2008 as they open for Scarface and Devin the Dude at The Big Easy in Spokane , WA .  If you can’t make it to Spokane , check out their myspace pages for more information.  These are 2 artists you need to know and soon will!

Myspace.com/emmanuelfrayer

Myspace.com/wrecklessent109

For Further Information Contact

Melissa Wheatley

FootWork Media

253-405-6280 (phone)

253-473-0978 (fax)

footworkmedia@yahoo.com (email)

Crook County Pre-Order Available With Limited Edition Lithograph Poster

The Dirtball has posted his new single "Mushroom Cloud" featuring Kottonmouth Kings Daddy X online at www.MySpace.com/TheDirtball. The track is taken from Dirtball’s upcoming new album "Crook County" that hits stores May 13th, 2008 through Suburban Noize Records.

"This song no doubt came out of a life-long curiosity about mushrooms," says Dirtball. "Daddy X swooped in on the song and blessed the track with his own trip and added just the right sound the journey needed.  It’s always a dope thing when Daddy X is in the mix.  Now, go listen to the track, munch some down, and give it a listen."

Suburban Noize recently launched a pre-order for Dirtball’s "Crook County" through the Subnoizestore.com, where fans can purchase a limited edition Lithograph poster with the release. The exclusive posters are hand numbered and will never be printed again. The pre-order is available online at http://subnoizestore.com

The second installment of Dirtball’s "Crook County Chronicles" video series is available online at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sZWx71PWps0. The video series showcases the beauty of Dirtball’s home state of Oregon which inspired the rapper’s new album.

"When I decided to do this, I wanted these snippets to showcase where I come from and give fans a look into my life and where the record’s vibe originates," says the Dirtball. "So, peep the videos and peer into the backwoods of Crook County with me every week all the way up to the release of the record."

Dirtball’s new album, "Crook County" is a diverse mixture of hip-hop rock that is eclectic enough to leave fans of all genres salivating for more. Powered by the machinegun attack of his motor-mouth and irresistible hooks, the album can dazzle fans of Southern Rap (Ying Yang Twins, Lil Jon), battle mainstream heavyweights (Twista, Lupe Fiasco), or stands toe-to-toe with underground legends (Tech 9ne, Kottonmouth Kings, or Insane Clown Posse).

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1555 Filmworks
March 30th, 2008

Common’s hip hop classic song I USED TO LOVE HER was called a love letter to hip hop. Now, there’s a film with the same title and theme is a love letter to hip hop that became flesh. But, how come white film festivals don’t see this:

We have submitted the film to several film festivals being accepted to several overseas (where I sell most of my films) Berlin, Black International film Festival, Cannes Pan African Film Festival, Twin Cities Black Film Festival.

In America, I submitted the film to several top mainstream festivals and after being rejected by only a few but accpeted in a few as well, Out the blue, i received a very sincere call from a board member from one of the festival (which i will not name)who informed me that they appreciate the film and she went on to say she saw the value and art of the film and had argued with the boards members for weeks to add I USED TO LOVE HER to the schedule. She admits "she hasnt seen a black film that moved her in a long time."

But, their excuse was "it’s too risky…it’s kinda racist" according to my source (a White Board Member from the festival). I asked her to point out some things…well, she said one of the character says in the film Terrence " I’ll stop calling myself a n*gga, when n*gga millionaires invest in their community, when n*gga preachers close the liquor stores next to their church, when n*gga politicians stop making back door deals and when n*gga atheletes stop marrying white women"

1555 Filmworks isn’t a company that’s racist! We have screened I USED TO LOVE HER three times in Chicago and the crowd looks like the United Nation because we treat people based on the person not a color.

I have done over 8 films and they all have some kind of message that people of all backgrounds can and should learn from. I USED TO LOVE HER is a story about LOVE and that’s something we all need and especially in America -my home.

FILM TRAILER http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hmD0GQ6rVxU

FILM REVIEWS  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E82TJ7_6Ooo

mark harris
1555 FILMWORKS
myspace.com/1555filmworks