Wyclef Jean, Fall Out Boy, Will.i.am, Alyssa Milano, Say Anything, Perez Hilton, Angels & Airwaves, Atmosphere and Many More Helping Fuel Game’s Viral Spread

Developed in Partnership With POZ Magazine, "Pos or Not" Confronts Stereotypes Through Personal Stories of Americans Living With and Without HIV/AIDS

New York, NY – April 30, 2008 – mtvU, MTV’s Peabody and Emmy Award-winning college network, and the Kaiser Family Foundation, in partnership with POZ Magazine, today unveiled "Pos or Not" (www.PosorNot.com): an online game that challenges stereotypes and breaks down the barriers that may prevent people from talking openly about HIV/AIDS, getting tested, and using protection.

People from across the U.S. – half of whom are living with HIV and half who are not – share parts of their lives for "Pos or Not" by divulging their HIV status to help dispel myths and misconceptions about HIV and AIDS.  Players confront their own HIV stereotypes as they guess whether a profiled participant is positive or negative based only on a photo and a few personal details, such as what they do on the weekends or their favorite kind of music.

Among the participants who are positive, we’re provided a window on the circumstances in which they learn their HIV status – including after the birth of a child, calls from ex-lovers, and long-postponed HIV tests. HIV negative participants share how the disease has touched their lives, claiming boyfriends, girlfriends, mothers and best friends. Every individual stresses that HIV affects everyone and that the only way to truly know your own or some else’s HIV status is by getting tested.

While "Pos or Not" confronts stereotypes and popular misconceptions about HIV/AIDS, it also provides users with information about HIV prevention, as well as local HIV and STD testing resources from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC). In addition, players are invited to join the game to help underscore that there’s no way to tell a person’s HIV status from how they look or what they do.

Several of the most requested acts on college campuses and major pop culture figures are also lending their efforts to help stoke the online viral spread of "Pos or Not," including Wyclef Jean, Fall Out Boy, Will.i.am, Alyssa Milano, Say Anything, Perez Hilton, Angels & Airwaves, Atmosphere, The Spill Canvas, 30 Seconds to Mars, Aesop Rock, Motion City Soundtrack, All Time Low and Rise Against.  Beginning today, these and many others are sending the game to their fans, families and friends, via a feature that allows users to share "Pos or Not" with everybody in their e-mail address books with only a couple clicks. 

"’Pos or Not’ is an urgent analogue to HotorNot.com, designed to capture college students’ attention and harness the viral nature of the Web in the ongoing fight against the spread of HIV/AIDS,’" said Stephen Friedman, GM, mtvU. "’Pos or Not’ was created to shatter myths, challenge assumptions and promote responsible sexual behavior – and we salute every participant, as well as the team of college students who conceived the game, for breathing life into it."

"’Pos or Not’ confronts the stigma and stereotypes that fuel the continued spread of this disease some 25 years since the first diagnosis," said Tina Hoff, vice president and director of Entertainment Media Partnerships at the Kaiser Family Foundation.  "’Pos or Not’ has the powerful effect of allowing young people across the country to learn more about those infected and affected by HIV/AIDS and in doing so hopefully form a more personal understanding of the disease."

"The HIV-positive community has the unique ability to debunk myths and dissolve dangerous stereotypes around HIV/AIDS," said Regan Hofmann, editor-in-chief of POZ magazine. "Having a face-to-face encounter with a person living with the virus can also positively affect the choices people make regarding behaviors that can lead to their contracting HIV.  I think that ‘Pos or Not’ is a wonderful way to allow the HIV community to serve as an awareness and prevention tool for those who are – but who do not believe themselves to be – at risk."

"Pos or Not" was inspired by the winners of the "Change the Course of HIV Challenge," a nationwide competition that asked college students to propose a viral, Web-based game that would creatively engage people to help combat the spread of HIV/AIDS. The winning concept was submitted by a team from the Florida Interactive Entertainment Academy and included designers Brendan McLeod and Matthew Laurence, programmers Chris Camilleri and Gabriel Montagne, and artist Chip Lundell.

College students helped conceive "Pos or Not" and are pioneering the future of digital activism every day, so mtvU, the Kaiser Family Foundation and POZ Magazine are calling on users to imagine ways the game can be even more viral and impactful.  Anyone with a vision for how "Pos or Not" can be effectively executed on other platforms (mobile, social networks, etc.), remixed, or in any way serve as an even more powerful call to action on the HIV/AIDS epidemic are encouraged to send ideas to MyIdeas@PosorNot.com.  mtvU and the Kaiser Family Foundation are committing to incorporate the best concepts into future versions of the game – or a completely re-imagined iteration – so it continues to evolve and reach more people.      

"Pos or Not" follows on the success of "Darfur is Dying" (www.DarfurisDying.com), mtvU’s student-developed videogame – now played more than 3 million times by over 1.5 million people – designed to spread awareness of and spur action to end the genocide in Darfur.  "Darfur is Dying" is a narrative-based simulation where the user, from the perspective of a displaced Darfurian, negotiates forces that threaten the survival of his or her refugee camp.  The game is a key element of mtvU’s nearly four-year, student-led, Emmy Award-winning Sudan campaign.

Representatives from mtvU and the Kaiser Family Foundation will be presenting "Pos or Not" at the fourth annual Games for Health Conference, taking place May 8 – 9 in Baltimore, Maryland.  To learn more about the conference, please visit http://www.gamesforhealth.org.

About The Kaiser Family Foundation
The Kaiser Family Foundation is a non-profit, private operating foundation dedicated to providing information and analysis on health care issues to policymakers, the media, the health care community, and the general public.  The foundation is not associated with Kaiser Permanente or Kaiser Industries.  Information on HIV/AIDS is available at www.kff.org, and a daily news summary report on developments in HIV/AIDS is available on www.kaisernetwork.org, the Foundation’s free health information service.

About mtvU

Broadcast to more than 750 college campuses and via top cable distributors in 700 college communities nationwide, mtvU reaches upwards of 9 million U.S. college students – making it 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, as well as on cable systems from Charter Communications, Verizon FiOS TV, Suddenlink Communications, AT&T u-Verse and nearly 70 others.  mtvU is dedicated to every aspect of college life, reaching students everywhere they are: on-air, online and on campus.  mtvU programs music videos from emerging artists that can’t be seen anywhere else, news, student life features and initiatives that give college students the tools to advance positive social change.  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 a complete programming schedule, visit www.mtvU.com.

mtvU also owns and operates the College Media Network, the largest interactive network of online college newspapers in the US, and RateMyProfessors.com, the Internet’s largest listing of collegiate professor ratings.  The College Media Network comprises nearly 600 campus publications that serve institutions including Brown University, the University of Illinois, the University of Southern California, the University of Texas at Austin and Duke University, with a combined enrollment of over 5.5 million students, reaching an average of 5 million unique users each month.  RateMyProfessors.com reaches approximately 2.9 million college students each month, via the site’s more than 6.6 million student-generated ratings of over 1,000,000 college professors.   

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 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, 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.

About Poz
POZ is the premier lifestyle, treatment and advocacy magazine for people living with–and those affected by–HIV and AIDS. The award-winning magazine and website (poz.com) provide the most complete and expert HIV/AIDS information available in the United States. Together, the magazine and website reach more than 70 percent of all of those living with HIV/AIDS who are aware of their status. The website provides extensive opportunity for both public and private social networking and represents one of the largest communities of openly HIV-positive people in the world. For more information, please visit poz.com.

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

(Los Angeles)- April 26, 2008- Every man in America would love the opportunity to be surrounded by several topless Playboy bunnies, J’Kwon on the other hand has a different agenda for his visit to the infamous Playboy Mansion.

On Saturday, May 17th 2008, rapper J Kwon known best for his hit song "Tipsy," will be presenting the Urban Health Institute with $50,000 worth of Screaming O Condom packs. The donation is part of an ongoing effort to increase the awareness of safe yet fun sexual practices within urban communities. Other confirmed celebrities in attendance will be Paris Hilton & Justin Timberlake to name a few. The event is closed to the public as it will feature the A-Listers of the industry.  J’Kwon will be in the Los Angeles/Burbank area May 13-21st.     He will be available for interviews and appearances. Press inquiries are to be directed to the contact info listed above. All booking inquiries can go to kanecc@tmail.com. For more information on J’Kwon go to www.myspace.com/hoodhopmusic86.

"There aren’t many young people who take the time out to think about how serious the fight is against HIV/AIDS, especially among our age group. I’m proud to be a part of anything that will help better our generation. Health is a serious issue and we need more people to step up and support it"- J’Kwon

Contact:

Nicole Pierce
C. Nicole Public Relations
cnicolepr@gmail.com
(773)562-5929

April 28, 2008

Detroit, MI.- Hip Hop Pioneers Kurtis Blow, The Legendary Grandmaster Jay, Doug E. Fresh, Slick Rick, MC Lyte, Whodini, and The Sugar Hill Gang will appear in Detroit during The 1st Annual Stop The Violence Weekend May 2nd-4th, 2008.

On Friday superstars Kurtis Blow and Grandmaster Jay along with Detroit Native Nathaniel Abraham are scheduled to speak to students at three of Detroit’s middle and high schools prior to a press conference to address the recent increases in gang behavior and violence involving Detroit’s youth. The rest of the hip-hop pioneers will participate in a concert at the world famous Fox Theater on Saturday night.

With a host of events ranging from a power luncheon with city officials to appearing on local newscasts to discuss the causes and solutions of youth violence, to taking part in a Stop The Violence March, this weekend of events will culminate in the stars addressing the City of Detroit youth and spreading the word to a soon TBD congregation within a church setting on Sunday May 4, 2008.

Event organizer and Founder of Stop The Violence Weekend, Marshell Lumas stated, “ The arrival of this type of an event is in high demand at this time. The very future of our communities is at stake when the victims and perpetrators of this senseless violence are our children. They need to hear this message of hope and inspiration from the very role models they follow.” The Stop The Violence Weekend is being presented as a joint venture between The Better Detroit Youth Movement, Tellusdetroit.com, True Infinity Solutionz, The City of Detroit, and a host of organizations and sponsors, all united in this effort to reach the youth.

The Better Detroit Youth Movement has been working to assist the Detroit youth in making better choices, channeling aggression into positive efforts and community activism. Not to be confused with The Stop the Violence Movement, originally formed by KRS One in 1988, this collective effort is being considered by many as the blueprint for similar events in other cities across America. The Stop The Violence Weekend will be presented as follows:

Detroit Stop The Violence Weekend Schedule of Events:

Friday May 2nd, 2008

    * 8:45-10:00am Hip-Hop Speaks: Farwell Middle School (students only)
    * 10:45-12:00pm Hip-Hop Speaks: Southeastern High School (students only)
    * 1:00-2:30pm Hip-Hop Speaks: Highland Park High School (students only)

Saturday May 3rd, 2008

    * 8:00-12:00pm ALR Lupus Walk w/J Dilla Project & Stop The Violence Youth@ The Detroit Hart Plaza Riverfront
    * 1:00-2:00pm City Official Luncheon-Steve’s Soul Food

Grand River Location

    * 3:00-6:30pm Detroit City Institutional Visits
    * 8:00pm-12am: Pioneers of Hip Hop Concert Fox Theater: Whodini, KRS-1, Doug E Fresh, MC Lyte, Big Daddy Kane, Sugar Hill Gang, & Kurtis Blow

Sunday May 4th, 2008

10:00am-1:00pm-The Gospel of Hip Hop: Detroit Church (TBD)

3:00-5:00pm- Kainos International Church 6666 W. Fort St

All events are free to the public.

Sponsored By

Contact:

Marshell Lumas, Media Relations

Infinity Solutions

(313) 740-8677

Conversations Book Club can now confirm that its Founder and President Cyrus A. Webb* will be working with the national urban magazine, CRUNK, in encouraging reading. The two have partnered to create the Crunk Book Club, which will encourage reading of literature of interest to today’s urban community.
Beginning with the June/July 2008 issue you will find two book reviews by Webb as well as one interview with one of the authors featured. The partnership between CRUNK and Conversations will also be evident online as there will be live chats scheduled to discuss the featured book of each issue. Books that you can look to read about include C-Murder’s DEATH AROUND THE CORNER, Jacki-O’s GROWN & GANGSTA, Kevin M. Weeks’ STREET LIFE SERIES, Dashaun "Jiwe" Morris’ memoir WAR OF THE BLOODS IN MY VEINS, Supreme Understanding’s HOW TO HUSTLE AND WIN and much more!

"I am glad to be a part of anything that encourages people to get more into books," says Webb,32. "If my referring a book or introducing a new audience to an author they weren’t familiar with before, then I have done my job."

* Cyrus A. Webb has been active in the arts since 1996. An award-winning visual and spoken word artist, he is currently the President of the Rankin County Arts Alliane in Mississippi, the Hiphop & Books Coalition and chapters of the nationally recognized Conversations Book Club in Mississippi, Alabama, Louisiana and Tennessee. Webb co-founded the "TRU/Conversations" with TRU Publishing founder Corey "C-Murder" Miller and For The People Productioons public relations firm with Stanley "Stan-da-Man" Clark. He is a contributing writer for RAWSISTAZ’S "Black Men Reading (or BMR)" section of their website as well as the book reviewer for the Rankin Ledger Newspaper.

For more information about Conversations Book Club or Cyrus A. Webb, visit http://www.thebestbookclub.info or email him at cawebb4@juno.com. To get more information about CRUNK Magazine, visit http://www.myspace.com/crunkmagazine or http://www.crunk-magazine.com.

Despite the absence of Dia’s arms and legs the rap duo has managed to create a sound that has gained the respect and support of some of Hip Hop’s finest heavy hitters.

/24-7PressRelease/ – GRAND RAPIDS, MI, April 30, 2008 – CT ~ Webster’s defines a hero as "A legendary figure of great strength and ability – one that shows great courage". In the world of hip hop, the measure of a man seems to be much more about celebrity image and much less about actual strength and substance. Somewhere during the evolution of hip hop, the art form lost it’s meaning and more importantly, its conscience – which is exactly why the music duo known by the acronym H.U.S.H.H. (Help Us Save Hip Hop) may be able to share their relevance. Perhaps passion and determination are just enough for two unlikely hero’s from Connecticut to step up and change the game as we all know it.

Diadem and DJ Status are no strangers to impossible situations, their bond has only strengthened throughout their turbulent lives and regardless of their undeniably heartbreaking stories, they have found renewed strength through their unconditional love of hip hop.

In addition to their passion and conviction, these guys definitely have the goods, and despite the absence of Dia’s arms and legs the duo has managed to create a sound that has gained the respect and support of some of Hip Hop’s finest heavy hitters. Among their supporters are 50 Cent, Missy Elliott, Wyclef Jean, Wu Tang, Akon and Snoop Dog with their most vocal advocate being Method Man who has included Stat and Dia in his upcoming reality show project, "Can’t forget my people HUSHH, I’m pitching my reality tv show, I’ve included Stat and Dia."

To hear these Hip Hop Hero’s visit http://www.MySpace.com/HelpUsSaveHipHop

For Media Inquiries Contact Aneisha Howard 616.706.8655 / info@maniapublicrelations.com

Set To Perform New Dance Song Hit "Do The Wassa Name"

(Oklahoma City, OK) April 30, 2008 – Platinum Power Moves recording artist and Oklahoma native NITRO is set to perform along side of affiliates Gellyroll and Gunna at Oklahoma City’s Club Spice located on E Main St. Friday May 2, 2008. Opening for Warner Brothers recording artist Mike Jones, the Power 103.5 KVSP radio event is highly anticipated due to the first live performance of new song "Do The Wassa Name."

With dance song phenomenon songs like My Dougie, Crank Dat and Pop, Lock & Drop it, "Do The Wassa Name" is already replacing the club favorites giving party goers a new dance floor jam. NITRO a native of Oklahoma has been standing tall in his city for sometime now. Bringing along label mate Gellyroll, the newest sound of R&B complimented by also Oklahoma native, Gunna the trio are establishing national recognition with thier new record and on their way to putting Oklahoma on the map. "We’re welcoming Mike Jones into the city and we’re giving our loyal local fam a taste of their own, as we should. It’s gonna be a good night, you can put money on that," says NITRO.

MUSIC LINK TO "DO THE WASSA NAME"

http://h1.ripway.com/echoingsoundz/WASSANAMEFULL.mp3

WHO:   MIKE JONES, NITRO, GELLYROLL, GUNNA

WHAT:  Power 103.5 KVSP CONCERT

WHERE:  SPICE CLUB |E. Main St Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73105

WHEN:  Friday, May 2, 2008

FOR INTERVIEW REQUESTS CONTACT:

ECHOING SOUNDZ | 818.787.7633

Echo Hattix     JSylva

echohattix@echoingsoundz.com  jsylva@echoingsoundz.com

April 29th, 2008
Indie powerhouse Babygrande Records, home to such acclaimed acts as Hi-Tek, GZA, Hell Rell, JR Writer, Jedi Mind Tricks, Immortal Technique, & many more, announces today’s release of its first three records in 2008: Blue Sky Black Death’s ‘ Late Night Cinema,’ Randam Luck’s ‘Conspiracy of Silence’ and Ransom’s ‘Street Cinema,’ These offerings are as diverse as the Babygrande roster itself and foreshadow the breadth of releases to come in 2008.

Blue Sky Black Death – "Late Night Cinema"

After numerous collaborations with the underground’s finest (including two full-length records with Wu-Tang affiliated emcees Holocaust & Hell Razah), URB next 100 producer duo Blue Sky Black Death foray into a unique and eclectic soundscape with "Late Night Cinema" (their first fully instrumental release), broadening horizons with an album that will also undoubtedly further diversify their fan base. With influences ranging from electro to boom-bap and folk to funk, this sonic venture, co-authored by forward thinking producers Kingston and Young God, is a testament to the progressive stylings of the buzzing producer duo.

For more info, music and more:
www.blueskyblackdeath.com

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Randam Luck – "Conspiracy of Silence"

Over eight years of local support have made Randam Luck a force in the
San Diego indie hip-hop scene. A raucous live act, Randam Luck have
appeared with the likes of Evidence (Dilated Peoples), Jayo Felony,
Don Carlos, De La Soul, KRS-1 and many more.  Their debut album
features a who’s who of independent hip-hop: Vinnie Paz (of Jedi Mind
Tricks), ILL Bill (of Non-Phixion & La Coka Nostra), Sabac Red (of
Non-Phixion), Kool G Rap, Outerspace & more.  "Conspiracy of Silence"
is as much a tribute to hardcore independent hip-hop as it is a fresh
take on the sub-culture that spawned franchise powerhouses Jedi Mind
Tricks, Non-Phixion and many more.

Also check out the current remix contest running with Philaflava.com
for the track "Hood Scriptures" featuring Kool G Rap.  For a limited
time, participants can enter their beats to be voted on and the chance
to have Kool G Rap’s verse featured over THEIR music.

Winners receive prominent positioning on Babygrande and Randam Luck’s
myspace pages, a Babygrande prize pack, and the chance of a lifetime to
have Kool G Rap on their beat, not to mention the winner’s skills on
display in front of Babygrande’s A&R!!!!

ENTER THE CONTEST HERE:
http://www.philaflava.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=91960

Learn more, check out the beats and get the widget:
www.crackspace.com/randamluck
www.myspace.com/randamluck

Ransom – "Street Cinema"

Hailing from Jersey City, Ransom was an integral member of the "A-Team" crew that also included Joe Budden and recently slain member Stack Bundles.  Ransom recently experienced heightened attention owing to his highly publicized falling out with Budden. Having recorded and/or collaborated with such A-list acts as Lil’ Wayne, Rick Ross, Juelz Santana, Jadakiss, Styles P., Sheek Louch, Fabolous, Flo-Rida and more, Ransom’s street and blog-based buzz has reached a fevered pitch in anticipation of the release of his debut offering, "Street Cinema." Featuring Jadakiss, Stack Bundles & more, Ransom’s ‘Street Cinema’ is an homage to the streets that raised him, and the life he left behind in pursuit of lyrical legend.

READ THE ALLHIPHOP.COM FEATURE:
http://allhiphop.com/stories/features/archive/2008/04/24/19716209.aspx

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www.crackspace.com/ransommusic

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Babygrande Records
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Judges Include Hip-Hop Superstar Common

DEARBORN, Mich., April 30 /PRNewswire/ — Lincoln, the fastest-growing luxury brand in America last year, and Grammy Award winner Common today announced the five (5) finalists in the Lincoln Spotlight online music contest. The contest, which debuted in February of this year, was a nationwide search for the best and brightest aspiring lyricists. The Grand Champion will be selected on May 6 and presented with prizes that include $10,000 and a coveted opening for hip-hop superstar Common at one of his 2008 performances.

The Lincoln Spotlight contest was open to the public and invited aspiring lyricists to create an original song and video articulating one of Lincoln’s brand truths: advancing the American dream, exploring what it means to reach higher, daring to do more and pride in one’s history. Contestants were to use tracks available on www.lincolnlounge.com. Online viewer voting determined the top five finalists and the contest established a strong and targeted social network of new lincolnlounge.com users. Unique visitors’ exposure to the Lincoln brand quadrupled during the three month contest period, with a virtual reach of approximately 650,000.

"As momentum grows with the Lincoln brand, our approach is to create innovative efforts, such as this digital initiative, to connect our brand to a targeted customer base," says Tom Grill, Lincoln Brand Manager. "With Lincoln Spotlight, not only were we able to create a platform to celebrate music and music lovers, but we also successfully built a very targeted community of new lincolnlounge.com users who now can collaborate with existing users and interact socially around our brand."

  The Lincoln Spotlight top five (5) finalists are:

  –  Jael B. Gadsen  from West Hollywood, CA
  –  Katie Conley from Tewksbury, MA
  –  Sincere from Culver City, CA
  –  Raymond B. Sims from Holland, MI
  –  Adrian Manso from Melbourne, FL

On May 6, at noon EST, the Lincoln Spotlight Grand Champion winner will be announced, following a review by a panel of music industry experts including hip-hop superstar Common, famed music producer Bryan Michael Cox, VIBE magazine’s editor and chief Danyel Smith, music executive Derek Dudley and renowned DJ Tony Touch. Judging will be based on originality and creativity, verbal technique and visual sophistication.

Lincoln and Common

In fall of 2007, Lincoln and rising star and Grammy Award-winning performer Common announced a multifaceted marketing alliance to promote the 2008 Lincoln Navigator and other brand initiatives. The exclusive partnership includes Common’s appearances in national television broadcasts, radio and print advertisements that debuted in 2007. Lincoln will additionally work with Common in developing other on-line and off-line cross-promotional and marketing programs, and Common will perform and make personal appearances on behalf of Lincoln at auto shows and dealer events, and will be an integral component of other Lincoln events.

About Lincoln

Award-winning new products, including the new Lincoln MKX crossover, Lincoln MKZ sedan, and Lincoln Navigator, are a few of the key reasons behind the resurgence of the Lincoln brand. In 2007, Lincoln was the market’s fastest-growing luxury brand. And that momentum is set to continue in 2008, with a summer launch of an all-new flagship sedan, the Lincoln MKS.

The Lincoln Navigator received critical acclaim upon its redesign for 2007, winning Ward’s AutoWorld "Interior of the Year" award in the premium truck segment. For the 2008 model, which is in dealerships now, Lincoln has improved the interior even further with the available Limited Edition model featuring two-tone leather seats finished with a black piping. Standard features on the Navigator include the award-winning THX-II Certified Audio System, the class-exclusive Powerfold third row seat, power liftgate, heated and cooled front seats, and SIRIUS satellite radio.

The Lincoln MKX, the brand’s first crossover and segment winner of AutoPacific’s Vehicle Satisfaction Award, is designed to appeal to a new generation of luxury customers. It features a luxurious car-like ride, all-wheel drive capability, a powerful and fuel efficient engine, and it has been recognized by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety as a ‘Top Safety Pick.’

The Lincoln MKZ, mid-size luxury sedan segment winner of the J.D. Power Initial Quality Survey (IQS), features a powerful 263-horsepower 3.5-liter V-6 engine and is available with all-wheel-drive. The Lincoln MKZ has also been recognized as an "Interior of the Year" award winner in the premium sedan segment by Ward’s AutoWorld.

The 2008 models are currently available in Lincoln dealerships nationwide. For more information on the Lincoln products, including the all-new Lincoln MKS, please visit www.lincoln.com
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CONTACT: Shelley O’Connor, +1-212-219-7187, soconnor@uniworldgroup.com;
or Mark Schirmer, +1-313-390-8647, mschirme@ford.com, both for Lincoln

Web site: http://www.lincoln.com/
http://www.lincolnlounge.com/

FRIDAY, MAY 2ND 2008 

CLUB OASIS – WEST POINT, MISSISSIPPI

APRIL 29, 2008
Nettleton, MS – - On May 2nd 2008, Minnie Mae Muzik, in association with S&S Entertainment, will host the "1st Annual Mississippi in May" at Club Oasis in West Point, Mississippi.

Minnie Mae Muzik’s recording artist, Playa Fly will headline the "1st Annual Mississippi In May." Playa Fly will perform a mixture of his classic songs from his music catalog, including "Da Truth" and his newly released single, "Gone So Long" which will appear on his forthcoming album, "Mafia All Day" due in stores later this year.

As of most recently, Playa Fly won "Performance of the Year" at the 2008 Southern Entertainment Awards in which he was nominated in three categories including "Impact Artist of the Year" and "Da Truth" for "Song of the Year." Playa Fly confidently proclaims, "The last time I came to the GTA (Golden Triangle) was in late 2006, I literally rocked Club VIP in Starkville, MS, from the stage to bar, in front of 1,000 plus of my fans. We’re looking forward to coming and rocking the GTA like never before."

The "1st Annual Mississippi In May" will feature several guest performances from some of the hottest and upcoming talent that Northeast Mississippi, the Golden Triangle and surrounding areas has to offer. Currently schedule to perform at this event are independent and unsigned recording artists Smurf, B-Rob, and CCF amongst a host of other local talent. In addition to a grand final performance from Playa Fly, his labelmates Thaistik and Minnie Mae Mafia will also be performing new material from their forthcoming group effort, "Forever & A Day." At this present moment, Thaistik’s new single, "Can’t Complain" is in heavy rotation on KXHT Hot 107.1 in Memphis, TN and spreading into other markets throughout the Southern region.

Advance tickets and VIP passes are currently available for all concertgoers to purchase. Event staff will open the gates of Club Oasis (Highway 45 South Alt) at 8:00 p.m. Shortly thereafter, the "1st Annual Mississippi In May" will begin immediately at 9:00 p.m. with performances from the opening acts.

For any additional information on Minnie Mae Muzik and S&S Entertainment’s "1st Annual Mississippi In May" Concert, general admission, partnership and sponsorship opportunities, vendor information, etc. please visit www.myspace.com/playaflymuzik via the internet, or please contact Joseph Ivy, Director of Marketing & Promotions of SMAF (Strategic Marketing & Advertising Firm) at the office: (662) 231-6545 or by e-mail: joesoprano12@aol.com or contact Slickk, CEO of S&S Entertainment at the office: (901) 218-9071 or by e-mail: slickk2def@aol.com