THA ALKAHOLIKS, STARSKI ANNOUNCE REHAB TOUR 2008

Lock up your whiskey and women!

Reunited hip hop legends, Tha Alkaholiks, and emerging Bay Area based rapper/producer, Starski, will embark on the "REHAB TOUR," beginning March 20th, 2008.

Both acts, notorious for their wild, party rockin' shows, will be filming Live DVD's of the entire tour, capturing exclusive behind-the-scenes moments, and candid live performances.

The following dates have been confirmed:

3.20.08     Sutra, Orange County CA
3.21.08     Key Club, Hollywood CA
3.23.08     Whiskey Creek, Mammoth Lakes CA
3.24.08     Whiskey Dick's, S. Lake Tahoe CA
3.28.08     Sugar Daddy's, Scottsdale AZ
3.29.08     Cafe du Nord, San Francisco CA
3.31.08     Nelson Civic Center, Nelson, British Columbia
4.01.08     The Underground, Calgary, Alberta
4.02.08     Odeon Event Center, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
4.03.08     Zebra Lounge, Bozeman, Montana
4.04.08     Club Vinyl, Denver, Colorado
4.05.08     Paladium, Salt Lake City, Utah
4.08.08     TBA, Bloomington, Indiana
4.10.08     Knitting Factory, NY, NY
4.17.08     Aggie Theater, Fort Collins, Colorado
4.25.08     Tracaderos, Minneapolis, MN
4.29.08     Tonic Bar, Reno, NV
4.30.08     Mirage Casino, Las Vegas, NV

More dates will be announced shortly.

For booking, sponsorship, and media inquires, please contact:
Petey Pistolero at 415 504-4696
http://www.myspace.com/pimphoprecords

For a free download of:
Starski "Stunnas On" (remix) ft The Cool Kids
http://www.zshare.net/audio/7847865d54c0c9/

Rapper Spot releases his first full length album, titled A Breath Away

New York, NY - February 26, 2008 - Rapper, Producer and musical mastermind, Spot is set to release his first full length album of his lyrically impressive repertoire, titled A Breath Away. A Breath Away is becoming a highly anticipated third street album. Critically acclaimed and virally loved, tracks like "She Hates Me" featuring R Kelly, "If the Game" featuring Atlanta Hit Maker, Gucci Mane, and "Take Me Home" featuring Rich Hil, newly signed artist of Swizz Beats, are just a few of the heavy hitting songs that will be on the top of everyone's playlist. A Breath Away is set to be released on Tuesday, March 12th and is available for purchase.

Spot truly has the Midas' touch and shortly will be expanding his many other talents and plans to hit the ground running after the release of A Breath Away. He is set for national touring dates, collaboration with Hip Hop geniuses and starting next month, will begin to shoot QD3's documentary, titled, Almost Famous, who was the mastermind behind, Tupac's Thug Angel. This documentary is set to showcase Spot's day to day life as he rises to the top and enters into the hip hop fame dynasty.

Since the release of the two projects, SPOT has scored and contributed music to television networks CW11, BET and MTV. In addition to receiving foreign press (France's Rap US and Groove Magazines), SPOT made has appearances on various national radio shows. Gracing stages alongside the likes of Akon and David Banner, SPOT has also performed in two infamous NY prisons (Riker's Island and Arthur Kills). To top it off, in May 2006 SPOT made prime time television history, becoming the first independent artist to appear on MTV (Sucka Free) to promote a mixtape, the previously mentioned A Dollar & A Dream. Spot is set for greatness and is available for interviews, commentary, and performances in New York and outside of New York, upon request.

See Spot rap. See Spot produce. This Coney Island, New York, MC and beatsmith recently released his indie debut, A Breath Away, featuring collabos with Gucci Mane and R. Kelly (the latter artist on "She Hate Me"). Backed by Jimmy "Henchman" Rosemond, Spot spits with his woozy flow and shares his sharp eye for the routines of daily life, making him a BK cross between Devin the Dude and Lupe Fiasco. See Spot blow up? Soon enough… --MTV

Press Contact:

Jennifer Myers

Labor of Love Public Relations

516.582.2611

Jennifer.myers7@gmail.com

Debut Video from Breez Evahflowin and Dirt E. Dutch

March 13, 2008

Little Ax LLC and Elastic Brand LLC have partnered to release the first music video off the Troublemakers album, by Breez Evahflowin and Dirt E. Dutch.
The song, "Don't Be Afraid", has been in heavy rotation on college radio nationwide since mid-January, and the album has been floating up the CMJ Hip Hop Charts, currently peaking at #2.

Producer/Director Arjen Noordeman (Viacom, Nick Jr.) gave birth to a mixture of cutting edge animation and eye popping visuals, which vividly incorporates the song's controversial theme without disturbing the balance of the lyrical content. Dirt E. Dutch the Cowboy and Gangsta Gear Breez add the comic relief to some very serious material. The video was shot by Steve Dasass in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, and BK's own Methods NYC Clothing provided the wardrobe for the shoot.

Here's the video!
High Res: http://clients.elasticbrand.net/breez/
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FaGyVsqMhog

Please contact Eric Bassriel if you would like to talk about this project:
littleax(at)gmail(dot)com

Album Briefing:

Troublemakers, a collaborative effort between Dirt E. Dutch (IndieFeed Hip Hop) and Breez Evahflowin (Stronghold) is a personal yet accessible statement on how music can shape a man's life and cultural views. The album features 12 quality tracks surrounded by colorful sound bites serving as a harsh narrative to the reality ridden rhythms. The Troublemakers LP takes a mature approach to covering various topics: politics, relationships, loss, and good times. The lead single, "Don't be afraid", is carried by a soulful hook and the verbal warnings of the current cost of fame. Spot dates and tours will begin spring of '08 into the summer, while Dutchman and Breez break ground on the album's follow up, TMII.

Don't Be Afraid (MP3):

http://littleax.com/radioroom/dontbeafraid_album256.mp3

No Room 4 Growth ft L.I.F.E. Long (MP3):

http://littleax.com/radioroom/noroom4growth_album256.mp3

Website:

http://troublenetwork.com

YouTube:

http://youtube.com/breezevahflowin

Myspace:

http://myspace.com/tmakers

Celebrity Fashion Photographer, Leo Marshall's "The PowerShoot" & Multi-City Tour w/ Qmobile's URBMOB.com

ATLANTA, GA - MARCH 10, 2008.  In the new age of mobile entertainment technology and a market of well over 3,000,000 wireless users, Q Mobile, Inc.'s URBMOB.com selects celebrity fashion photographer, Leo Marshall for the ultimate POWERSHOOT & MULTI-CITY TOUR (in search of the best top models across the country as their Qmobile Glamour Girls).

Qmobile is one of the leading providers in the mobile entertainment business. Through its digital media website URBMOB.com and their selection of accomplished photographer, Leo Marshall's "The Powershoot" and multi-city tour is also generating a sensational buzz for a brand new campaign of top models in major cities such as Atlanta, Miami and now, New York City!

Qmobile focuses on original content creation for its own brands such as qtones.com and those of premiere global media companies and offers distribution across radio, print, web and Wireless Application Protocol (WAP) storefronts, television, and wireless carriers. The company is producing magazine ads, radio and TV programs featuring its stars including their top models Tomika Skanes, Tila Tequila & others to promote QMobile's services. The programming will help Q-Mobile reach the audiences it's targeting with the celebrity-based service packages.

The success of this campaign comes with the selection of well-known photographer, Leo Marshall of Atlanta whose sample list of clientele include: Actors & Athletes - Boris Kodjo, Serena Williams | Recording Artists - Monica, Ludacris, J. Holiday, Jazze Pha, T.I., Young Joc | Record Companies - Arista, Capitol, Sony, Warner Bros, Universal, Zomba | Magazines - Rolling Stone, King, XXL, Vibe | Calendars - Ethnicity Models, "BET Hostess" Melyssa Ford, "Playboy Playmate" Vida Guerra and "XXL Eye Candy of the Year" Angel Lola Luv!

With recent and overwhelming success in Atlanta and Miami the next stop on multi-city tour for Leo Marshall's "The Powershoot" is now the Big Apple of New York City.  The top models will be chosen from images submitted to the entertainment partnership & marketing sponsor, MyModelTalk.com an online resource for major talent agencies, casting companies and thousands of fashion professionals.  All models selected will be invited to meet Leo Marshall and key staff of Qmobile, Inc. at "The Powershoot" Party being held at the illustrious LQ nightclub on Thursday, March 27th courtesy of party producer in charge, Joe Jaxson.  This party will be open to the public for a chance to meet and socialize with the next top models in NYC and some of the entertainment industry's finest trendsetters invited by the following partnership companies well-respected in the business: Leo Marshall Photography, Rahiem Shabazz of Rasha Entertainment, AllTheParties.com and PR Firm, PR-Franchize, Inc.

WHEN: Thursday, March 27th, 2008 @ 10pm
WHERE: LQ Nightclub @ 511 Lexington Ave New York, N.Y. 10017

"The Powershoot" is an on-going series, which gives the best models the opportunity to be spokes models with Qmobile's URBMOB.com and launch their careers into the global modeling and fashion arena.  In recognition of the visual arts connoisseur's profound impact on photography, Leo Marshall's "The Powershoot" in New York is inviting successful models, top fashion industry insiders, models agents, agency owners, magazine editors, make up artists and casting directors, to witness the excitement with the media, friends, supporting fans and celebrities during this extravagant affair and coming soon to Los Angeles & Chicago (dates TBA).

For media interviews or sponsorship opportunities contact: CEO, Toni-Mateo of PR-Franchize, Inc. (e) mateo@mymodeltalk.com. Interested models contact: Mike Mckoy of MyModelTalk.com, 770-755-5372, (e) thepowershoot@jobs.mymodeltalk.com

ABOUT LEO MARSHALL
Leo Marshall was raised in California and attended San Diego State University.  He was a signed model to Elite Model Management, which is one of the top modeling agencies in the country.  He started modeling in 1994 and moved to Atlanta to continue his modeling career and soon became one the most accomplished celebrity fashion photographers inside the fashion & entertainment industries. For more information on Leo Marshall, please visit www.myspace.com/leomarshall or www.leomarshallphotography.com. Photos Enclosed *

ABOUT QMOBILE, INC.
Qmobile is one of the leading service providers in the emerging digital media industry. Qmobile delivers compelling entertainment and information services to millions of mobile phone users across the US through its direct subscription service and through distribution relationships with wireless carriers. We currently offer downloadable ringtones, wallpaper images and games. Qmobile also operates an SMS chat service, and additional services which are under development.  For more information on Qmobile, please visit www.qmobile.us or www.urbmob.com/corporate (watch live streaming video - now inside!)

PR-Franchize, Inc. is a private based PR Firm specializing in public relations and media management of high-end programs produced by clientele across the globe related to special projects inside the business of corporate entertainment.  Our PR Firm provides PR representation in charge of overall public relations activities and programs.  The programs normally include media relations, community relations, corporate communications and strategic planning w/ special events.  CEO & PR Executive Coordinator: Toni-Mateo* #516.298.3633

(*) For more information including: media inquiries, investors, sponsorships, business engagements, or electronic press kits (EPKs) of clientele contact our main office or go online to our official website @ www.PR-Franchize.com. Media Profile @ www.myspace.com/ceotonimateo 

YouTube Video Awards Officially Take Center Stage

People to vote in twelve categories including new Eyewitness, Instructional, Politics, Sports and Short Film genres

SAN BRUNO, CA -- March 13, 2008 -- YouTube™, the leading online video community that allows people to discover, watch and share originally created videos, today announced this year's YouTube Video Awards: http://www.youtube.com/ytawards07. The contest recognizes the achievements of the YouTube community and encourages the creation of outstanding online videos.

The 2007 YouTube Video Awards commemorate the preeminent original user-created videos of this year and those who made them in the categories of: Adorable, Comedy, Commentary, Creative, Eyewitness, Inspirational, Instructional, Politics, Music, Series, Short Film and Sports.

YouTube Video Awards nominees, drawn from the site's most buzz-worthy content, are    centralized in a gallery of separate lists, one for each award category. YouTube community members can browse each list and vote for their favorite video once per day from March 13 through March 19, 2008. YouTube Video Awards winners will be revealed on YouTube on March 21. The winner from each award category will receive a trophy in honor of the achievement and will receive a special invitation, along with VIP treatment, at an event later this year.

"From breakout performances to inspiring commentary to playful pets, the efforts of the YouTube community continue to bubble up and get noticed by a massive audience," said Mia Quagliarello, manager of community for YouTube. "This year's YouTube Video Award nominees kept people in hysterics, caused jaws to drop and moved our users to watch and share more online videos than ever before."

The YouTube Video Awards give content creators an opportunity to be recognized beyond the honors, view counts and star ratings that videos on the site garner. It also exemplifies that there is truly something for everyone on YouTube. 

About YouTube

YouTube is the world's largest online video community allowing millions of people to discover, watch and share originally created videos. YouTube provides a forum for people to connect, inform and inspire others across the globe and acts as a distribution platform for original content creators and advertisers large and small. YouTube is based in San Bruno, CA and is a subsidiary of Google, Inc.

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Contact:

YouTube Communications

Aaron Ferstman

press@youtube.com

Flo Rida Delivers "MAIL ON SUNDAY" as "Low" Becomes #1-Selling Digital Track of All Time

Debut Poe Boy/Atlantic Album Drops March 18; "Low" Continues to Make Music History

NEW YORK, NY--(Marketwire - March 13, 2008) - There's less than one week to go until the release of one of the most eagerly awaited releases of the year: "MAIL ON SUNDAY," the debut album from Poe Boy/Atlantic recording artist Flo Rida. The collection is set to drop in stores and online next Tuesday, March 18th as Flo Rida continues to make chart history with his game-changing #1 smash single, "Low (Feat. T-Pain)." "Low," which has just been certified triple-platinum by the RIAA, now ranks as the #1 best-selling digital single of all time, with over 3.2 million sold.

"MAIL ON SUNDAY" sees Flo Rida teaming with some of today's top hit makers, including Timbaland, Will.I.Am, The Runners, J.R. Rotem, and Atlanta's DJ Montay, who produced "Low." He has also recruited a who's who of A-list collaborators, among them Atlantic Records labelmate Trey Songz (on "Freaky Deaky"), Lil Wayne (who appears on the album opener, "American Superstar"), Yung Joc (featured on the raucous party anthem "Don't Know How To Act"), and Timbaland, who shows up on the album's second single, "Elevator." Executive Producers of "MAIL ON SUNDAY" are E-Class and Mike Caren. [track listing below]

The Carol City, FL native will celebrate the release of "MAIL ON SUNDAY" with appearances next week on BET's "106 & Park" and MTV's "TRL." He is also slated for a return appearance on "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" when her show hits Orlando the first week of April. This follows Flo's recent February performances on both "Ellen" and "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno."

Meanwhile, "Low" continues to break new records with each passing week. The track has reached the #1 spot on a spectacular array of charts, earning accolades across radio, video, digital, and online outlets. The song is also featured on the Atlantic album, "STEP UP 2 THE STREETS - ORIGINAL MOTION PICTURE SOUNDTRACK," the musical companion to the Touchstone Pictures dance film.

"These are the moments that we live for -- when all the stars are aligned and a hit turns into a full-blown phenomenon," said Atlantic Chairman/CEO Craig Kallman. "'Low' grew organically and exponentially, striking a huge nerve with fans and taking on a life of its own. Flo Rida stands out because he has a truly original style and a hugely charismatic presence. He has an incredible sense of melody, with the rare gift of being able to deliver monstrously catchy hooks while at the same time being rooted in the streets. The great news is that 'Low' is only the beginning. An amazing roster of producers has checked in to contribute to 'MAIL ON SUNDAY,' and he has a string of terrific records in the pipeline. Flo Rida is going to be delivering the goods for a very long time to come."

Among Flo Rida's numerous achievements, "Low" held the #1 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 for ten weeks, and has been #1 on Billboard's Pop 100 chart for 12 weeks and still counting. "Low" was also #1 on Billboard's Hot Rap Tracks chart for 11 weeks, marking the longest-running #1 since 2004 and the seventh longest-running #1 in the chart's history.

Flo Rida made hip-hop history when "Low" became the first-ever debut single from a rap artist to top the CHR/Top 40 radio chart, where it is now in its sixth week at #1, and only the fourth rap artist to hit #1 since 2005. "Low" was ranked #1 at Rhythmic radio nationwide for nine weeks.

"Low" held the #1 spot on Billboard's Hot Digital Songs chart for 13 consecutive weeks, and was #1 on iTunes for 14 weeks in a row. The track broke the single-week digital sales record the week after Christmas when sales exceeded 470,000 downloads (besting the previous record-holder, Fergie's "Fergalicious," by some 176,000 downloads). Flo Rida also became the first-ever debut artist to have two top ten digital singles prior to an album release, when "Elevator (Feat. Timbaland)" entered the top ten only three weeks after its release.

"Low" has also been certified as a platinum ringtone by the RIAA, with nearly 1.5 million in sales to date. The track recently broke the record for the most consecutive weeks as the #1 ringtone in the country, with 13 weeks in the top spot on the Nielsen RingScan chart.

On the video front, "Low" has been the #1 video on both BET and MTV, while also topping the charts at BET's "106 & Park" and MTV's "TRL." It has also been the #1 clip on MTV.com and has ranked at #1 on AOL Music for four weeks and counting. As part of MTV's Discover & Download program, Flo Rida is now featured on the shades at the network's Times Square studio. In addition, he will be the spotlight artist of MTV's coveted 52/52 promotional campaign during the album's street week. Flo Rida is slated to perform as part of MTV's Spring Break programming on April 7th as well as BET's upcoming Spring Bling.

Flo Rida is the #3-ranked artist on MySpace, while "Low" has been played over eight million times on YouTube.

Meanwhile, "Elevator (Feat. Timbaland)" is quickly following in the footsteps of "Low," having already bulleted into the top 30 at Rhythmic radio and the top 40 at Urban radio.

"I approach music from a universal level and not just a neighborhood feel," says Flo Rida of his category-busting appeal. "I always try and come from the left field, but still stay somewhere where everyone can relate."

For more information about Flo Rida, visit www.officialflo.com, www.myspace.com/officialflo, www.youtube.com/officialflo, and http://florida.imeem.com.

FLO RIDA
"MAIL ON SUNDAY"
Poe Boy/Atlantic
March 18, 2008

1.   American Superstar feat. Lil Wayne
2.   Ack Like You Know
3.   Elevator feat. Timbaland
4.   Roll feat. Sean Kingston
5.   Low feat. T-Pain
6.   Priceless feat. Birdman
7.   Ms. Hangover
8.   Still Missin
9.   In The Ayer feat. Will.I.Am
10.  Me & U
11.  All My Life
12.  Don't Know How To Act feat. Yung Joc
13.  Freaky Deaky feat. Trey Songz
14.  Money Right feat. Rick Ross & Brisco

CONTACT:

Catharine McNelly (Flo Rida)
Atlantic Records
212-707-3069
Catharine.McNelly@atlanticrecords.com

Melissa Sessoms (Poe Boy Entertainment)
305-772-6825
sessomspr@gmail.com

Ben Affleck, Matt Damon & John Legend Join MoveOn to Announce 'Obama in 30 Seconds' TV Ad Contest

Contest Profiles Real People's Creativity and Enthusiasm for Barack Obama

Winner Will Run On National Television

WASHINGTON, March 13 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- MoveOn.org joined forces today with Academy Award-winners Ben Affleck, Matt Damon and Oliver Stone, multiple Grammy-winner John Legend and author Naomi Wolf to announce a new ad contest, "Obama in 30 Seconds." The contest provides a platform for Obama supporters to show in 30-second spots what inspires them about the Senator's candidacy. MoveOn will buy time to run the winning ad on national television.

"After eight years of President Bush campaigning on fear and war, people are feeling hopeful again. They're eager to talk about what inspires them about our country -- and Senator Obama leading it," said Eli Pariser, Executive Director of MoveOn. "Since creative and grassroots energy has helped power Barack Obama's campaign from the start, this contest is a great way to deliver that message of hope to voters in Pennsylvania and across the nation."

  Joining MoveOn today in announcing the contest:

  Ben Affleck, Academy Award-winning writer/actor/director:

"MoveOn's 'Obama in 30 seconds' ad contest is a chance for everyone, from aspiring filmmakers to armchair pundits, to raise their voices to put Obama over the top and help make history."

John Legend, Grammy-winning Musician:

"Part of the joy of this campaign is the tremendous amount of positive creativity it has inspired. I think this contest is a powerful way for ordinary citizens to be involved in an extraordinary moment in our history. I'm thrilled to be a part of it."

The ads, which will be submitted at the "Obama in 30 Seconds" website http://www.obamain30seconds.org/, will be judged by a celebrity judging panel that includes Academy Award-winning writer/actor/director Ben Affleck; Emmy and Golden Globe-nominated actor/director Steve Buscemi; Academy Award-winning writer/actor Matt Damon; progressive hero & future Congresswoman Donna Edwards; musician/activist Michael Franti; actor/musician/director Adrian Grenier; Academy Award-nominated producer Ted Hope; author & civil rights leader Reverend Jesse Jackson; award-winning documentary filmmaker Rory Kennedy; Grammy-winning recording artist John Legend; Stanford Law professor & founder of the Center for Internet and Society Lawrence Lessig; recording artist & Bush in 30 Seconds co-founder Moby; Daily Kos founder Markos Moulitsas; President of Lionsgate Entertainment Tom Ortenberg; Native American activist and documentary filmmaker Heather Rae; President of Focus Features James Schamus; producer, author, and entrepreneur Russell Simmons; author, lecturer, & experimental hip hop musician DJ Spooky; Academy Award-nominated documentary filmmaker Ricki Stern; Academy Award-winning writer/director Oliver Stone; Academy Award-nominated documentary filmmaker Annie Sundberg; Grammy & Golden Globe award-winning songwriter and musician Eddie Vedder; and New York Times best-selling author Naomi Wolf.

Contestants will be allowed to submit their ads between March 27th and April 1st. Beginning April 4th, 3.2 million MoveOn members and the public will have a chance to vote on which ads advance to the finals. On April 10th, the finalists will be announced and the panel of judges will begin judging the final ads. The winning ad, and ad-maker, will be announced on April 17th--just before Pennsylvania's April 22nd primary.

MoveOn Political Action will purchase air time on national television to air the winning ad, and the winning ad-maker will receive a gift certificate for $20,000 in video equipment.

For a complete description of the contest, please visit: http://www.obamain30seconds.org/.

Source: MoveOn.org

CONTACT: Trevor FitzGibbon, +1-202-246-5303, or Doug Gordon,
+1-202-494-5141, both for MoveOn.org

Web Site: http://www.moveon.org/
http://www.obamain30seconds.org/

Crackle Teams Up With Blaze TV to be Exclusive Online Destination for South by Southwest 2008

Those who can't make it to the nation's largest music festival will still be able to catch the industry's hottest acts - Martha Wainwright, Hanson, Paddy Casey, Dizzee Rascal, Ryan Cabrera, X, Monte Negro, Justin Nozuka, Sons & Daughters, The Lemonheads and many more

SAUSALITO, Calif., March 13 /PRNewswire/ -- Crackle, a Sony Pictures Entertainment Company, is bringing the hottest live musical performances from the South by Southwest Music Conference and Festival (SXSW) to the web for a second year as they announce an exclusive online distribution deal for the DirecTV/SXSW Live content. In conjunction with noted music and television producer Blaze TV, Crackle is giving millions of music fans on-demand access anywhere at anytime to the country's coolest music and multimedia festival.

The broadcast on Crackle will feature 24 hours of live entertainment (three days of performances at eight hours per day, March 13 - 15), including acts from the hottest up-and-coming bands and established artists, talent interviews and exclusive behind-the-scenes backstage moments. As SXSW's joint venture partner, Blaze TV works to expand the festival's audience and enable the best, up-and-coming acts, which SXSW is known for, to break out.

By partnering with Crackle, online viewers will now be able to watch each of these performances, in either a programmed or customizable experience, from their living room to their desk to their back pocket. Unlike watching it live or on TV, viewers on Crackle will be able to take control of their SXSW music experience. Online audiences can discover their favorite bands by name or song, and view performances by category rather than sitting through a weekend of acts.

"Access to SXSW on Crackle gives music fans something they can't get anywhere else -- an opportunity to see their favorite bands their own way," notes Jonathan Shambroom, GM of Crackle. "Watching the performances on Crackle gives avid fans the opportunity to search, discover, and compile their own play-lists, creating a unique, individual experience that might be even better than sitting in the front row!"

Last year's online broadcast on Crackle was a huge success with over 70 million streams -- nearly 100 times the size of Austin's population and 6,000 times the size of the festival's attendance last year.

"Crackle enables us to share this incredible music experience with millions of music lovers we wouldn't be able to access otherwise," notes Roland Swenson, managing director of SXSW. "Our music festival is about showcasing the best talent out there and helping to get bands discovered. It's a philosophy of discovery and promotion that is shared by the folks at Crackle so we know their audiences will appreciate the access and the music they'll get to see and hear."

Performances will be broadcast from Blaze TV's custom-built venues where music acts will be captured in multi-camera HD with 5.1 surround sound. The musical performances from 24 bands including Dizzee Rascal, Sons & Daughters, Sia, Daryl Hall, and The Ting Tings to name a few, will be available exclusively on Crackle.

"We are delighted to have this partnership with Crackle," said Blaze managing director Conor McAnally. "Our motivation has been to bring the extraordinary performances that SXSW inspires from the artists, to fans beyond those who are able to attend the festival. With Crackle they can see these great bands perform at their highest level whenever they want. Sweet!"

Crackle, Inc.,

Crackle, Inc., a Sony Pictures Entertainment Company, is a multi-platform video entertainment network and studio that distributes work from the hottest emerging talent on the web and beyond. Crackle's addictive channels and shows reach a global audience across the Internet, in the living room, and on devices including a broad range of Sony electronics. Crackle, in on-going collaboration with Sony Pictures Entertainment and other leading partners, discovers and promotes the stars of today and tomorrow. Visit Crackle's site at http://www.crackle.com/

About Blaze TV

Blaze TV was founded in the UK in 1999 but moved operations to Los Angeles in 2005. The company has produced over 100 hours of music and entertainment programs for the US market in the past two years including SXSW Live, CD USA, Rock &A Hard Place, Country Concert at Hickory Hills, Legendary Albums Live, and America's Party. Since its foundation the company has produced over 2000 hour of TV for world markets, won 22 major awards including 5 from the British Academy and 3 from the Royal Television Society. The company has worked with an enormous range of artists from U2 to Mariah Carey, Madonna to Metallica. Known for its innovative approach to projects, high production quality, cost- effective budgets and excellent relationships with talent, the company has a rapidly growing development slate of television and multiplatform concepts.

Source: Crackle

CONTACT: Taryn Langer, +1-212-751-3392, tlanger@groupsjr.com, or Erica
Annon, +1-212-751-3415, eannon@groupsjr.com, both of Group SJR, for Crackle

Web Site: http://www.crackle.com/

LIVING LEGENDS GATHERING SETS THE PACE FOR HIP HOP IN '08

(04.08.08, Legendary Music)

Setting the pace for 2008, the entire Living Legends crew locked down at Encore Studio (Dr Dre's The Chronic 2001, Eminem Marshall Mathers LP, etc.) to record The Gathering, set for nationwide release on their own Legendary Music label, Tuesday April 8th. Each song in this brand new collection features every single MC on every single track, and it is definitely the most well crafted batch since their inception.

As a collective, the prolific Legendary crew has sold well over a quarter million records between them.  The line-up includes Murs, The Grouch, Luckyiam, Eligh, Scarub, Sunspot Jonz, Aesop, Bicasso,.   Legendary Music has been owned and operated by the members themselves for nearly a decade.  Recently, the Legends brought on a full label staff of qualified industry veterans known for an expertise in grass roots marketing and label development, signed a new distribution deal with the leading independent record distributor in the US (ADA Distribution), and signed with the forefront agency in booking independent and transcendent Hip Hop, The Kork Agency. As a unit, the group is thriving more than ever and making distinct moves to further awaken an already rabid and devout fanbase.

Since signing with Kork, the Legends have a headlining theater tour booked in March that is punctuated with a headlining showcase at SXSW and a featured performance on the 3rd annual Paid Dues Festival, co-founded by Legends member Murs with Hip Hop juggernaut promoters, Guerilla Union (Rock the Bells, Smokeout, etc).  Along with the Legends, the bill includes Sage Francis, Little Brother, Dilated Peoples, Jedi Mind Tricks, Hieroglyphics, Boot Camp Click, POS, and others.

The Gathering is a 7 song collection highlighted by a socially conscious anthem for peace, in which the Los Angeles via San Francisco area crew are doing their civic duty, while not forgetting to move the crowd with heavy bangers, catchy hooks and fire-spitting verses on all tracks, celebrating all of their true roots. The record was mastered by Grammy Nominated Mike Lazer (Gnarls Barkely "St. Elsewhere") at Paramount Mastering and Recording and has a sound bigger than anything coming from the independent hip hop movement.

The Gathering, a precursor to a full length coming in late '08, serves to warn the greater hip hop massive: Don't forget the longtime leaders of the Wild West coast!

Upcoming tour dates:
Mar 6 2008        THE CATALYST  Santa Cruz, California  W/ LUCKYIAM
Mar 7 2008        THE FILLMORE  San Francisco, California  W/ LUCKYIAM
Mar 8 2008        THE NEW OASIS  Sparks, Nevada  W/ LUCKYIAM
Mar 9 2008        KILBY COURT  Salt Lake City, Utah  W/ LUCKYIAM
Mar 10 2008      THE OGDEN THEATRE  Denver, Colorado  W/ LUCKYIAM
Mar 13 2008      VOLUME  Austin, Texas  SXSW Showcase
Mar 16 2008      THE SUNSHINE THEATER  Albuquerque, New Mexico  W/ LUCKYIAM
Mar 17 2008      OLD BRICKHOUSE  Phoenix, Arizona  W/ LUCKYIAM
Mar 22 2008      Paid Dues @ NOS Events Center  San Bernardino, California Living Legends, Sage Francis, Little Brother, Dilated, Hiero & more
Apr 25 2008       Luckyiam  & MURS @ Coachella  Indio, California (each have solo sets)

www.legendarymusic.net

Check out the "That Looks Good" video, which just got added to MTV's Sucker Free, and MTV2!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u5_LVUjeIp4
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THE GROUCH - SHOW YOU THE WORLD

(04.08.08, Legendary Music)

Good musicians express themselves through music. Great ones push themselves beyond the limits of what they have done before. And that's exactly what the Los Angeles-based Living Legends member The Grouch has done on his stunning new record, Show You The World. The 15-track album features guest appearances from neo soul singer Raphael Saadiq, hip hop powerhouse MURS, as well as Mike Marshall (Timex Social Club), Abstract Rude, Marty James (One Block Radius) and fellow Living Legends members Bicasso and Scarub.

On his first solo record in five years, The Grouch offers his usual well thought out, yet straight forward rhymes. But his production is more varied, sophisticated and polished than ever before.

"I worked on this record for almost three years," notes The Grouch of how he's developed as an artist. More, this record was an idea that sprang to mind after the birth of my daughter, Rio, in 2006. As soon as she arrived all I could do is think about wanting to show her everything that I love. I was quickly humbled when I realized I was learning as much from her as she was from me."

As a founding member of the original do-it-yourself rap crew, The Living Legends, The Grouch has been at the forefront of the west coast's independent rap movement for over a decade. The Living Legends continue to amass a devoted following of fans and have sold over 300,000 albums world-wide. As an artist outside the Legends, The Grouch has released 7 solo projects and 5 collaborative efforts including albums such as Fuck the Dumb (2000), Crusader for Justice (2003) and No More Greener Grasses (2004), and Heroes in the City of Dope (2006) with Bay Area stalwarts Zion I.

See the world through The Grouch's eyes this spring. Show You the World drops April 8th, 2008.

Check out the video for "Artsy" here:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=LCHV2I_Xog0

The Grouch is available for interviews.

www.legendarymusic.net

Track Listing:
01. Microphone Intro
02. Watch Watch (featuring Mike Marshall)
03. Clones
04. Artsy
05. Favorite Folks
06. Yardwork
07. God Bless The Elephant (featuring Abstract Rude)
08. Show You The World (featuring Raphael Saadiq)
09. The Bay To LA ( Featuring MURS)
10. Mom & Pop Killer
11. Never Die
12. Shero
13. Bring It Back
14. Hot Air Balloons (featuring Bicasso and Scarub)
15. The Time (featuring Marty J)
16. Breath

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Elemental Consulting
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Polo Grounds Music, The Core DJ's, FILA, Capital One Bank And Juggie of Q93 All Give Back To New Orleans Families

New Orleans, LA (March 12, 2008) – Polo Grounds Music, The Core DJ's, FILA, Capital One and Juggie of Q93 – in conjunction with the Core DJ's Retreat – will unite in efforts to provide support to five struggling New Orleans families during the Core DJ's retreat which is from Thursday, March 13 to Monday, March 17, 2008. A special dinner attended by Juggie, Polo Grounds Music artists Diamond and Lil Josh & Ernest, along with several of the Core DJ executives will be held for the five families on Thursday night at Montrel's Bistro in New Orleans, LA. This dinner provides the opportunity for this group of industry elites to present the families with various gifts provided by Polo Grounds Music, FILA and several other sponsors.

"It's great to see the music industry not only contributing to our economy, but also giving back to our community in a personal way," says Juggie, New Orleans Clear Channel Q03 radio personality, "it just goes to show that the music industry has a lot of heart." Polo Grounds – which was brought on to this great cause by Founder and President Bryan Leach's non-profit organization FanMale Inc. – along with The Core DJ's, FILA, Capital One and Juggie all heard about the obstacles that these families have jumped through due to Hurricane Katrina, and will now provide them with necessary tools to embrace their road to recovery.

Tony Neal, CEO of The CORE DJ's, founded the organization in December of 2003. Tony's purpose for organizing a DJ coalition was to empower and educate the core of the music industry, the DJ's. To date, the Core DJs have expanded to international lengths with a Latino division, DJ's in Canada and as far away as Australia. Some of the most influential DJs and music executives are members of The Core DJs including, New Orleans own Juggie of Q93 and host Phat Phat N' All That, Big Tigger, Clinton Sparks, The Baka Boys, Mr. Collipark and Kid Capri to name a few.

The Core DJs Retreat acts as a reunion for DJs by inviting all DJ organizations to network with one another while attending various listening sessions, artist meet & greets and several artist/label showcases which have seen participation from Atlantic Records, Warner Brothers Records, Def Jam, Virgin, So So DEF, Sony BMG, Rap-A-Lot Records, Jive, Bad Boy Entertainment and a host of others.

Polo Grounds Music is a full service entertainment & marketing company with a focus on publishing, management, and brand marketing. Founded in 2006 by Bryan Leach, the New York based company is home to record label Polo Grounds Music, which is distributed through RCA Records.

Contact:

Linda Robins
Core DJs Worldwide
Publicity Contact
877.333.9940 ext
Linda.CoreDJs@gmail.com

Dirtball Unveils Crook County Chronicles Video Series

The Underground's Biggest Rising Star New Album Crook County In Stores May 13th, 2008 Featuring La Coka Nostra's CeeKay, Boondox, Kottonmouth Kings, Big B

Underground rising star The Dirtball has unveiled a new video documentary series entitled "Crook County Chronicles" online at http://myspacetv.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoid=29829409. The series showcases exclusive behind the scenes footage from Oregon based rapper's upcoming new album and will be updated weekly leading up to the release of the album.

"The Crook County Chronicles are going to be a series of eight 2-3 minute episodes of a glimpse into my routines around the county. Both legal and not legal, the Chronicles will make you wish you were rippin' around the desert and drinking cold beers or in the studio blazing and rapping in my booth," says the Dirtball. "From target practice with the sidearm to chopping big ol' rounds of wood, come along, stay tuned weekly, and catch a Crook County Buzz with me."

Dirtball's new album, "Crook County", lands in stores on May 13th, 2008 through Suburban Noize Records. Powered by the machinegun attack of his motor-mouth and irresistible hooks, "Crook County" is the Dirtball's most electrifying album to date. Spiced with Crunk-fueled southern hip-hop that could make Lil Jon drunk, rapid fire rhymes that could battle Twista and irresistible hooks that can make Tech 9ne bounce, "Crook County" is sure to kick Dirtball's career into overdrive.

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www.MySpace.com/TheDirtball
www.SuburbanNoizeRecords.com

DIRTBALL IS CURRENTLY AVAILIBLE FOR INTERVIEW, FOR HIGH RES PHOTOS OR FOR REVIEW COPIES PLEASE CONTACT:

James Wright and Kerosene Media
519.759.3009
james@kerosenemedia.com

Flocabulary's Educational Hip-Hop Music Helps Teachers Connect with Today's Students

Flocabulary's growing line of music-based educational tools puts words and academic information to hip-hop music to help teachers connect with today's students. This non-traditional approach to teaching makes it easier for teens to memorize hard-to-remember information such as SAT vocabulary words, lines from Shakespeare's plays or historical facts. Flocabulary's teaching programs are available on audio CD with a supplementary workbook. Go to www.flocabulary.com and learn why Flocabulary's groundbreaking teaching tools are being used in thousands of classrooms nationwide.

New York, NY (PRWEB) March 12, 2008 -- Flocabulary, a pioneer in music-based educational tools, today announced that the company's growing line of teaching tools is part of a new, non-traditional approach to teaching created to engage students, foster literacy and promote academic success in the classroom.

A recent survey by Common Core found that a significant proportion of teenagers live in "stunning ignorance" of history and literature. The group attributes these findings to an increased pressure on students to perform well on state tests rather than forming meaningful connections with the material. Flocabulary's educational tools provide an answer for this educational dilemma by bringing their powerful hip-hop music-based approach to a growing number of students across the country.

"We are in an educational crisis. You can see it in the statistics, in the schools and in the faces of the kids who either don't participate, or parrot information back to the teacher but don't care about it," says Blake Harrison, cofounder and creative director of Flocabulary. Harrison points out that most students aren't motivated to learn because they don't see any real connections between the information they are tested on in school and their own lives. This is where Flocabulary fits in.

Flocabulary has created a series of teaching programs that put words and academic information to hip-hop music. Each product is available on audio CD with a supplementary workbook based on the curricular standards of the subject. Music is a proven memory aid and each Flocabulary song is a series of strong mnemonic devices. The academic information is defined in the context of the lyrics, an approach that makes it easier for teens to memorize hard-to-remember academic information such as SAT vocabulary words, lines from Shakespeare's plays or historical facts.

"We strive to make educational hip-hop music that sounds just as good as anything kids can listen to on the radio," adds Harrison. To achieve this goal, Flocabulary has partnered with a series of hip-hop artists, including Grammy award-winning producer 9th Wonder. "By creating credible music, we capture the students' attention. And by filling that song with educational information, we're able to teach content because the students hear something that sounds a lot like what they're blasting on their iPods, so they pay attention. That's when the learning happens."

Teaching with a Hip-Hop Beat Boosts Test Scores for Students
Flocabulary caught the attention of the assistant principal at Menchville High School in Newport News, VA. Although Menchville is one of the most decorated secondary schools in the country, the assistant principal felt the previous curriculum had grown increasingly boring and the goal was to reach a potential group of scholars who were underachieving with traditional approaches to learning.

Menchville added Flocabulary's SAT Vocabulary program to its curriculum and included one on-site visit from Flocabulary's cofounders, Harrison and Alex Rappaport. Students commented that they felt that the school was finally in tune with their needs. "Teachers from all disciplines took to the idea of engaging students through rap and clearly saw a difference in student motivation," says Arva Davidson, assistant principal for instruction at Menchville High School. And motivation wasn't the only area where the school saw a difference.

Menchville High reported that the average SAT writing score for 11th graders in August 2005 was 420. After Flocabulary programs were introduced into the curriculum in April 2006, the school average score rose to 477. Davidson can't say if Flocabulary was 'the' factor, but she notes that it was an impact variable in the overall results.

Flocabulary offers a complete line of multimedia teachings tools, including its best-selling teaching program The Word Up! Project. This groundbreaking multimedia vocabulary program combines rigorous research with a standards-based curriculum and features high-interest music and exercises. The program teaches reading comprehension, vocabulary and critical thinking in an engaging format and has been used throughout thousands of classrooms nationwide. Other teaching programs include: SAT Vocabulary, Shakespeare is Hip-Hop and Hip-Hop U.S. History. New releases slated for Flocabulary's Fall Catalog include products for math, science, world history and vocabulary geared towards younger students.

"We created Flocabulary because we identified a need for fun and relevant educational tools in today's schools. Many students attribute their difficulties in school to a lack of connection with the content," says Alex Rappaport, cofounder and CEO of Flocabulary. "A love of music is universal in kids - especially in a generation where access to music is so instantaneous, so bringing popular music into the classroom was an obvious choice to engage students."

Flocabulary also offers workshops that combine live performances, demonstrations and audience participation to illustrate the importance of bringing passion to the classroom. In addition to being adopted by many school districts through mainstream channels, Flocabulary is also donating thousand of copies to needy schools through its charitable initiatives.

About Flocabulary
Flocabulary produces music-based educational tools that combine the concept of music and learning to engage students, foster literary and promote academic success in the classroom and beyond. Flocabulary's groundbreaking learning tools are being used in thousands of classrooms nationwide. For more information, visit www.flocabulary.com or call 646. 473.1819.

Txttunes Partners With Legendary Hip-Hop Label Latin Thug Music for New Projects from Jackass' Steve-o and Emerging Superstar Solow13

Emerging Mobile Marketing Company Launches New Releases Worldwide

Txttunes is expanding rapidly, having recently launched in Canada; giving us over 260,000,000 cell phones which are now able to use our simple cellular payment platform, in addition to engaging fans through our text messaging fan club service. We look forward to providing the world with easy access to the works of these talented artists and many more to come.

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) March 12, 2008 -- Txttunes (www.txttunes.com), a leading mobile music provider and marketing company, is proud to announce a new partnership with Latin Thug Music, which will include a global marketing effort for new releases by Steve-o and Solow13.

Steve-O is the well-known prankster from Jackass, and he and rising star Solow13 are label-mates on the famed Latin Thug label, home to B Real of Cypress Hill's hugely successful Gunslinger series (a recent partner of Txttunes himself with his Gunslinger III release). The Dumbest A$$hole in Hip Hop is Steve-o's debut rap album and will be featured on Txttunes' home page as part of a global marketing campaign. Solow13's debut hip-hop album Warrior13 will also debut on Txttunes in the coming weeks.

Txttunes avidly supports and has built its foundation on the independent music sector and currently has a library of over 1.7 million tracks that is growing daily. Txttunes' innovative platform allows music fans to buy digital music via their cell phone accounts and download songs to their computer. The system also includes a direct-to-fan Txttunes proprietary widget, launched globally with the debut of B Real's newest Gunslinger III release last month, which allows for immediate text purchasing and direct fan connection.

Matt Coleman, Txttunes CEO, stated, "Txttunes is expanding rapidly, having recently launched in Canada; giving us over 260,000,000 cell phones which are now able to use our simple cellular payment platform, in addition to engaging fans through our text messaging fan club service. We look forward to providing the world with easy access to the works of these talented artists and many more to come."

Fred Sherman, Latin Thug President, stated "Steve-o is a globally recognized superstar with an enormous fan base, while Solow13 is an emerging artist looking to build and develop his fan community. Even with these two diverse projects, Txttunes works for us to provide a great alternate purchase method for our artists' music, without sacrificing any digital or physical sales, as well as a powerful tool to build direct relationships with fans thru the development of text communities."

About Txttunes Inc (www.txttunes.com): Txttunes offers computer users the ability to purchase digital music through our unique cell phone payment platform. A widget allows bands to self-market their music directly to fans. Txttunes also allows artists and labels a unique opportunity to publish their music online and create mobile fan clubs for direct marketing through a wireless community. For more information visit txttunes.com.

For further information please contact:
Matt Coleman
Phone (425) 283 9844

Jake Records Signs California Rock/Hip Hop Fusion Band Not 4 Nothin

Jake Records, a new digital release record label, has signed Not 4 Nothin. The California based band blends Hip Hop, Rock, R&B and Reggae sounds to form a unique but truly worthy sound.

Seattle, WA (PRWEB) March 12, 2008 -- Jake Records is proud to announce the signing of California-based Not 4 Nothin to the label effective immediately. Jake Records will be distributing their new album "Something In The Water" digitally via iTunes, Amazon.com MP3, and others in the coming weeks.

Not 4 Nothin, based in California, is hard to peg into a particular category of music. Their hybrid sound mixes the best of Rock, Hip Hop, R&B and more. Their unique sound has packed many Northern California solo shows and music festivals. Their live shows garner rave reviews from publications and fans alike.

The band consists of five close friends, vocalists Josh Roberts and Maria Roberts, guitarist Nate Miller, bassist Andy Sanchez, and drummer "APF" Andrew Franca. The group has been together since mid-2006 and has been refining their signature sound since. The recent completion of their album "Something In The Water" is a true milestone for the group, and is a work they are incredibly proud of.

Jake Records CEO Scott Thomas said the label is extremely proud of their new find. "There are hundreds, if not thousands of bands out there trying to achieve a unique sound. Not 4 Nothin actually pulls it off. Their melodic, yet head bobbin' flow eases you from track to track on this album. There are times you wanna thrash around and rock to the beat, others you kick back and chill, when listening to this amazing album," he added.

The digital release of the album is expected to take place on May 2, 2008.

Not 4 Nothin will be holding a special CD release party to celebrate the physical release of the album on March 15th at the Fat Cat Music House & Lounge in Modesto, CA. The catered event is expected to sell out.

Learn more about Jake Records at www.jakerecords.com. Not 4 Nothin can be found online at www.not4nothin.com.

Notes:
Jake Records is a newly formed digital record label. Headquartered in Seattle, WA and founded in early 2008 by new media and marketing innovator Scott Thomas. Mr. Thomas is also the current CEO of Select Mix - Hot Tracks, the #1 DJ remix business in the world.

Press Contacts:      
Scott Thomas
Founder/CEO
Jake Records
(800) 959-1321 - office
(253) 753-0006 - cell
scott.thomas(at)jakerecords.com

Dan Diaz
VP Artist Relations
Jake Records
(209) 341-9213 - direct
dan.diaz(at)jakerecords.com

Metrofunk.com Launches Club Metrofunk

NEW YORK, March 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Metrofunk.com, the first metropolitan based online social network built by trendsetters for trendsetters, announced today that they will celebrate the company's launch into public beta on Wednesday, March 19th at Club Metrofunk, located at 532 West 27th Street. If the address sounds familiar, that is because it is the address of the popular Manhattan nightclub, Home.

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New York nightclubs have been known to be at the forefront of style, culture, and class. Many trends in the late 80s and early 90s such as break dancing, various fashion fads, and music artists like: Prince, C+C Music Factory, George Michael, Wham, and Information Society were born from nightclubs when the nightlife scene encouraged outrageous personalities and unique styles. Metrofunk.com and Home have collaborated in an effort to revitalize this long lost New York nightlife culture by dedicating Wednesday nights specifically to trendsetters in the nightlife, fashion, film, and music industries. Starting Wednesday March 19th and continuing every Wednesday thereafter, Home will officially be renamed Club Metrofunk.

Metrofunk.com is a project that began three years ago by industry veterans with the primary focus of facilitating creativity, fostering openness, and empowering trendsetters within the industries of nightlife, fashion, film, and music. By taking on the form of an offline establishment every Wednesday, Club Metrofunk will be able to establish a real and stable networking environment for trendsetters to mingle and network with the people that support their creative vision, style, and mission.

The early portion of the night will serve as an offline showcase that will allow music artists to perform new hits, filmmakers to present their latest projects, fashion designers to expose their new lines, and so forth. The film feature for the debut night will be "Fly," an unorthodox and insightful view of combined creative genres including art, fashion, music, and film. Its methodology of representing the subconscious mind through film and photography has been raved about in Vogue, Nylon, WWD, and New York Times. The latter portion of the night will be fueled by celebrity nightlife personalities and their gorgeous entourages.

Jon B, owner of nightclubs Home and Guesthouse states, "I've seen my fair share of events focused websites and social networks on the Internet, and I think the Metrofunk model is truly unique and I am looking forward to having Club Metrofunk create a new and exciting night at Home, where some of the City's great musicians and filmmakers will get a chance to showcase their work to industry tastemakers."

Metrofunk's CEO, Han Kao says, "We are working hard to ensure that every aspect of Club Metrofunk will exemplify an atmosphere that reflects what Metrofunk stands for. Metrofunk is not just a website, or some cool new fad. It may manifest in the form of a website or an offline nightclub, but ultimately it is any medium that will help remove disconnects in our personal lifestyle that common sense dictates should be connected. We are excited to be working with Jon B and Home and feel it is a big step forward in our overall mission."

About Metrofunk.com

Metrofunk.com is an invite-only social and mobile network specifically designed to attract and empower trendsetters around the world in the lifestyle industries of nightlife events, fashion, film, and music. Metrofunk.com's primary focus is to help facilitate creativity, foster openness, and become a useful marketing tool. This allows the mundane process of getting a message into public awareness to be simple and easy, thus allowing more energy and focus on the work itself. That's the overall idea.

About Home

In 2005, nightlife impresario, Jon B launched New York's hottest nightclub, Home. Since its opening, Home has become a premiere nightlife destination for many of today's A-list celebrities including Beyonce, Jessica Simpson, Kim Kardashian, Fergie, Lindsay Lohan, Ashlee Simpson, Jessica Alba, Jay Z, Nicky Hilton, Scarlett Johansson, Derek Jeter and Sarah Michelle Gellar. In December 2007, Home expanded, opening a second location in St. Louis.

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erosenthal@susanblondinc.com, for Home and Guesthouse

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SUPERSTAR RAPPER FLO RIDA HOSTS STAR-STUDDED ALBUM RELEASE PARTY TO CELEBRATE DEBUT ALBUM, "MAIL ON SUNDAY"

Flo Rida's "Mail on Sunday" Hits Stores, March 18th 2008

March 10, 2008 --(Miami, FL) Elevating his way to  superstardom, rapper, Flo Rida (Poe Boy Music Group/Atlantic Records)  will celebrate the release of his debut album, "Mail on Sunday," on Sunday March 16th 2008 at Cameo Theater in Miami's South Beach. Hosting the star-studded bash is Model and Television Personality Melyssa Ford along with Udonis Haslem of the Miami Heat. Expected celebrities whom will be in attendance include tastemakers, movers and shakers from the music, entertainment and professional sports industries. Special invited and confirmed guests include: Rick Ross, Brisco, Lil' Wayne, Baby, Sean Kingston, DJ Khaled, Trey Songz, T-Pain, Cool N Dre, Scott Storch, Trina, Trick Daddy, Yung Joc, Will.I.am, Plies, Pitbull, Lupe Fiasco, Nelly, Timbaland  and many more.

The chart-topping rapper has set a new standard in Hip Hop and has increased the anticipation of his debut, "Mail on Sunday," in stores on March 18th. On the Nielsen digital sales charts, Flo Rida's single, "Low," broke the record for most consecutive weeks as the No. 1 ringtone in the country on the Nielsen RingScan chart, with 13 weeks in the top spot. "Low" is also the first-ever debut single from a rap artist to top the CHR/TOP 40 Chart in history. Additionally, Flo Rida is the first debut artist with two Top 10 digital singles.  His second single, "Elevator "featuring Timbaland is steadily climbing the charts.

"Mail on Sunday," hits stores on Tuesday, March 18th 2008 with appearances by, Rick Ross, Brisco, Lil' Wayne, Birdman, Sean Kingston, Trey Songz, T-Pain, Yung Joc, Will.I.Am,. T-Pain  and more Production by,  Javon "4mill" Thomas, J.R Rotem, Kane for Kane Beatz, FatBoi, Timbaland, Will.I.Am, Frank E., Gorilla Tek Drum Majorz, Da Honorable C.N.O.T.E., Hit-Boy & Chase-N-Cashe, and DJ Montay.

Cameo Theater is located at 1445 Washington Avenue in South Beach (Miami, FL). Doors will open at 11p.m. on Sunday March 16th 2008. Flo Rida will perform live with Brisco, Rick Ross, Triple C, the Poe Boy family among others

For media coverage of this event, please contact Melissa Sessoms/ Sessoms PR /Poe Boy Music Group at sessomspr@gmail.com, (305) 772-6825 or Catharine McNelly/Atlantic Records at Catharine.McNelly@atlanticrecords.com

Shanna Poteet & Underground Hip Hop Academy presents "Spring Breakout 2008"

Event hosted by budding music executive & radio personality Vincent Tucker

Dallas, Texas (March 11, 2008) – The Underground Hip Hop Academy (U.H.H.A.), a 501(c) nonprofit organization based in Dallas, is hosting another youth outreach event called Spring Breakout 2008. Created by U.H.H.A. founder Shanna Poteet and organized by Dee Dee Holman, the event takes place Saturday April 5th, 12 pm to 5pm at Pike Park Recreation Center outside of Downtown Dallas.

As the 2nd event in the organization's short history, Spring Breakout 2008 is the continual display of Shanna's life long vision and continued efforts of The Underground Hip Hop Academy. Free to the public, the children attending will be partaking in activities centered on the core elements of the Hip Hop culture such as choreographed and/or Freestyle dancing. There will be other fun workshops for the children to participate in, including a basketball tournament.
"Spring Breakout 2008 is another opportunity to show the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex what The Underground Hip Hop Academy is about," stated Shanna Poteet. "A lot of good kids are participating and benefiting from our youth outreach initiatives and I want to share that blessing with the attendees on April 5th."

Spring Breakout 2008 will also feature appearances and performances by local celebrities and performing artists from the Hip Hop community including Headkrack (KBFB-FM 97.9 Radio Personality), Bruh N Law (of Kin Folk Kru) & B-Boy dance group Mixed Tides. As a bonus treat, the kids currently enrolled in the U.H.H.A.'s free hip hop dance classes will be performing throughout the program. Spring Breakout 2008 will be hosted by rising music & entertainment executive, radio personality and philanthropist Vincent "Young Heartbreak" Tucker.

"I'm very appreciative of Shanna for allowing me to host both Breakout 2007 last December and the festivities once again at Spring Breakout 2008," Vincent Tucker added. "It's a very big thing that she's doing for the kids in the Metroplex and I'm proud that I can be apart of it."

Pike Park Recreation Center is located at 2807 Harry Hines Blvd, Dallas, TX 75201. For additional information on the Underground Hip Hop Academy and/or Spring Breakout 2008, contact Shanna Poteet via phone (972-465-0419), email (smpoteet@gmail.com) or online (www.myspace.com/dallasuhha).

ABOUT UNDERGROUND HIP HOP ACADEMY (U.H.H.A.) – The Underground Hip Hop Academy is a nonprofit youth outreach program for inner city kids in the DFW Metroplex. Our mission is to create a fun, safe, and caring environment for the youth to keep them off the streets. Since January 2008, The Underground Hip Hop Academy holds free hip hop classes at Pike Park Recreation Center in downtown Dallas. Please check our event calendar for updates and other scheduled events. For more information contact us at http://myspace.com/dallasuhha or via email at studiohiphop@gmail.com or smpoteet@gmail.com

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CONTACT:
Chris Panayiotou / Vincent Tucker / Jake Smallz The Young Heartbreak Agency (A Division of CWC Entertainment Group, LLC.) Phone Number - 972.922.5371
Email Address: youngmgmt@citywideonline.net
Website URL: http://www.citywideonline.net

HARLEM's NEXT RAP STAR MILANO SIGNS WITH AFFLUENT RECORDS TO UNLEASH DEBUTE DIGITAL ALBUM 'SIDEWALK STORIES'

March11,2008 New York, NY- Affluent Records CEO and A&R superstar OscarSanchez signs on one of Harlem's best kept secrets. He recently inkedformer BIG PUN protégé 'MILANO' to release his highly anticipateddebute album 'SIDEWALK STORIES' on AFFLUENT Records due out this springdigitally and in stores everywhere.

Rudy Morgan p/k/a MILANO CONSTANTINE has an incredible NY Hip Hophistory. Hailing from the streets of Uptown Manhattan. He is nostranger to battles or ciphers, MILANO made his name known in D&Dstudios by shooting off lyrical artillery head to head with thelegendary BIG PUNISHER. This ultimately landed him his classic duetwith BIG PUN called 'Where Ya At?' as well as with CUBAN LINX &O.C. on 'Hey Luv', both featured on DITC's album 'Worldwide'. Soonafter, MILANO dropped his first 12' single 'Deal With A Feeling' backedby the warrior driven B-Side 'Rep For The Slums'. MILANO has beenfeatured on numerous street mix tapes from KAY SLAY to TONY TOUCH toD.J. ENUFF, GREEN LANTERN, DJ SELF (host of MILANO's Classical EditionMixtape) not to mention his appearances on Hip Hop radio shows like theHALF TIME RADIO SHOW & STRETCH ARMSTRONG show on NYC's HOT 97. In2008, MILANO plans to follow in the footsteps of lyrical giants such asRAKIM, NAS, BIG PUN, with his forthcoming album release on AFFLUENTRecords. With production from T-RAY, SHOWBIZ, WILL TELL, AGALLAH fromPURPLE CITY, CHAZE from GRIM TEAM.... etc; 'SIDEWALK STORIES' the albumwill bring Hip-Hop back to the essence!

Oscar says' MILANO is great! He is New York, He got HISTORY, He gotunderground HITS that people love, a great album and it was reallygreat working with him to finally be able to get his 7 Warriors imprintout into the market. Above all he has FANS not only in the USA butOVERSEAS in EUROPE and JAPAN so we are very excited to be able to putthis album out this spring'.

Affluent Records is NYC's top Urban Indie dedicated to advancingHip-Hop R&B and Pop formats. CEO Oscar Sanchez says, 'In today'smarket, there are great opportunities for artists to grow asbusinessmen. Affluent hopes to supply an outlet for them. Affluent'shope is to also provide a safe-house where Hip-Hop and Urban music canbe preserved and where it will be able to flourish.' Affluent Recordsis distributed nationally, internationally & digital.

For more information, please call:      
Affluent Pr & Media Group
646 544 4897
affluentnyc@gmail.com

Hear MILANO MUSIC Now:
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AFFLUENT RECORDS

Oscar Sanchez, President and CEO of Affluent Records says, 'We'reexcited to have the honor of putting out Dead Prez, Outlawz, HoodSurgeon, Lords of the Underground, Sadat X, Milano, ThrowBack and SodaBoy records. We've partnered with so many great acts and we hope tohave a long and fruitful relationship with them. Affluent has a busy2008 with more albums from more hot artist to come soon.

Latino born, Oscar Sanchez began his career in 1992 working withLyor Cohen and Russell Simmons at Def Jam Records. His ambition anddiligence quickly got him promoted to A&R Artist Manager Rep,working simultaneously with Chris Lighty and Mona Scott's imprintViolator.

Sanchez worked with many great Hip-hop icons and helped mold andcatapult their careers to new plateaus. His many credits include: ATribe Called Quest, Foxy Brown, LL Cool J, Busta Rhymes, Dead Prez,Outlawz, Diamon D, Cormega, Warren G and so so many more artistthroughout his career. His first A&R credit was the highlysuccessfully platinum selling Def Jam 10th Anniversary Box Set - acollection that is now a Hip-hop classic. Sanchez was also an A&Rconsultant for Rawkus, where he worked with artists such as: PharoahMonch, Smif n Wesson, Mos Def, Novel and more.

His savvy drive vision and talent is what keeps him ahead of thegame when it comes everything he touches weather it is producingrecords, making beats or creating brands. Affluent Records was foundedin 2006 and has progressively grown into successfully becoming aleading independent brand for its genre.

Oscar Sanchez says, 'My plan for Affluent Records is simple: tocarve out a niche with a visionary label where I can exercise myexperience. Affluent's main focus is to micro-market Urban & Latinoartists to help achieve maximum potential and create a brand forthemselves to market into the future.

Affluent Records is NYC's top Urban Indie dedicated to advancingHip-Hop R&B and Pop formats. CEO Oscar Sanchez says, 'In today'smarket, there are great opportunities for artists to grow asbusinessmen. Affluent hopes to supply an outlet for them. Affluent'shope is to also provide a safe-house where Hip-Hop and Urban music canbe preserved and where it will be able to flourish.' Affluent Recordsis distributed nationally, internationally & digital.

Affluent Records current album roster consists of: Dead Prez ,Outlawz, Hood Surgeon, Lords Of The Underground, Soda Boy, Throwback,Milano, Sadat X

For All Interviews, Articles, Reviews
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Young Mavericks from Brooklyn Pay Homage to Biggie Smalls, Innovate Digital Music, and Might Save the Industry!

Brooklyn, NY—Inspired by Radiohead's innovative release of "In Rainbows" and in honor of fellow Brooklynite and rap legend Biggie Smalls' death, rapper B.Smith will be releasing his new album, "Brooklyn Express" via his company website freedommusiq.com on March 11th  with a hi-fi, DRM free MP3 download. The website will allow users to fully preview the album by streaming it before purchasing through a rate and buy system where users pay what they feel the album is worth.

"Radiohead has a strong name so they had the masses anticipating—but I kow I have the music. It's honest to me, authentic to Brooklyn, authentic to the world. I just want the music to speak for itself... I'm putting my money where my mouth is; better yet, where my music is," declared B.Smith. "I chose March 11th because it's the Tuesday after March 9th, the day that Biggie died. This is for him, for Brooklyn. We are making history!"

The album also serves as a solution to the woes that have plagued the music business and the disconnect with consumers. Many blame the major labels for the troubles that face the industry, among them Ola Aiyedun, predisdent of Freedom Musiq. He believes that Brooklyn Express is the future of music opposite the big four, who until recently have forgone the general business principle of pleasing the consumer first. "Most of these guys are inept executives with gluttonous appetites for money and fame; oozing corporate arrogance and trying to bilk the people they are supposed to serve," he laments.

One major label executive who understands is Guy Hands of EMI. According to Riliwan "Rilgood" Salam, the album's executive producer, Hands not only acknowledged, but championed their efforts. "He is the only guy in the business who I speak with that truly encourages our movement. He understands what we are trying to do for music, for the business. The big guys are stuck in conventions; they are still thinking 4P's. We live by the 4A's of Acceptability, Affordability, Accessibility, and Awareness... we know it's a consumers market and these consumers are smart and sophisticated," he explains.

Freedom Musiq simply wants to take it back to the music. They want musicians and companies alike accountable for the content they put out. Brooklyn Express is surely an ambitious album trying to do just that. Only time will tell how the public will receive it, but this release is certainly bold history in the making.

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Contact:

info@freedommusiq.com

212.920.4120

Flavva Magazine: The Next Level in Urban Entertainment

(Pittsburgh, Pa March. 11 2007) Flavva Magazine, the only monthly online urban entertainment magazine in Pittsburgh, Pa is making a historic move in the magazine industry.

Flavva is a Hip Hop and R&B magazine, that specializes in informing our readers about what's going on in urban culture today. We do this by writing cutting-edge stories on fashion, music reviews, business and politics. We stay on top of whose current in hip hop culture by conducting in-depth interviews with today's biggest celebrities.

"We are the new wave of urban entertainment." Publisher LaTrice Howsie says. "Although we're a new publication, we plan on staying for a while. I want Flavva to have the longevity that VIBE, XXL and Sister 2 Sister have had. We're the breath of fresh air that the industry has been waiting on," she continued.

About Flavva Magazine

Flavva started off as a monthly online newsletter and it has since grown into a monthly online magazine. Flavva has conducted interviews with numerous celebrities that include, DJ Khaled, Ja Rule, David Banner, Cherri Dennis, J Holiday, Lumidee, Lil Wyte and KeKe Wyatt, just to name a few. Flavva Magazine, founded in 2006 and is published by Flavva Media Group LLC.

Why Your Artist Should Appear in an Upcoming Issue?

We are "the voice of the young people," as Lil' Mama puts it. We speak to the undeveloped, fashion conscious, entertainment and gossip driven urban market; that generation of young people between the ages of 16-25, who need their information quick, fast and in a hurry.

THROW OUT THE OLD, IT'S TIME FOR SOMETHING NEW!

To have your artist featured in an upcoming issue contact:

LaTrice Howsie

Publisher/Editor-in-Chief

howsiel@flavvamag.com

412-596-2393

www.flavvamag.com

YouBeats.com Connects Hip-Hop's Major Players with Rising Artists

Well-regarded site enables new artists to post songs where industry decision-makers make discoveries

NEW YORK, March 12 /PRNewswire/ -- YouBeats.com, the leading hip-hop social network, now has an industry expert handpicking favorites from the worldwide amateur talent being assembled. The expertise of DJ Wonder, a Hot 97 and Sirius Radio host, is now an essential part of the http://www.youbeats.com/ site as he selects his favorites on a regular basis from the thousands of self-posted songs on the site.

"Taking into account years of longing for a social network fully devoted to hip-hop as a main course meal instead of a side dish add-on, YouBeats.com has emerged on the scene to serve the hungry minds of individuals within the hip-hop industry who want to be heard," said Ebony Garris, writer for AllHipHop.com, TheSource.com and Urban magazine. "YouBeats grants up-and- coming artists the opportunity to showcase their talent to an array of major players in the entertainment industry," she continued.

The YouBeats.com site enables young artists to post their recorded songs and many groups have chosen to post a range from their hip-hop repertoire. The songs are catalogued by subgenre, and rated by number of listens. Additionally, DJ Wonder selects his favorites from the newcomers and sets up his Top Artists List.

CONTACT: Public Relations, info@youbeats.com or visit http://www.youbeats.com/

Source: YouBeats.com

CONTACT: YouBeats.com Public Relations, info@youbeats.com

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

IS MUSIC IN THE GENES?? FIND OUT AS THE OFFSPRING OF LEGENDARY MUSIC ICONS FACE OFF IN MTV'S "ROCK THE CRADLE"

PREMIERING THURSDAY, APRIL 3RD AT 10PM ET/PT

MTV & FremantleMedia North American Produce The Live Music Competition Series Featuring Landon Brown, A'keiba Burrell-Hammer, Lara Johnston, Chloe Rose Lattanzi, Crosby Loggins, Jesse Money, Jesse Blaze Snider, Lil Al B Sure And Lucy Walsh

Santa Monica , CA (March 11, 2008) – Can DNA really make you a star? Find out when children of rockstars and music legends take the stage to battle it out in "Rock The Cradle," a weekly "LIVE" singing competition from FremantleMedia North America (FMNA). The cast for "Rock The Cradle", which premieres on Thursday, April 3rd at 10pm ET/PT, includes Landon Brown (son of Bobby Brown), A'keiba Burrell-Hammer (daughter of MC Hammer), Lara Johnston (daughter of Tom Johnston /The Doobie Brothers), Chloe Rose Lattanzi (daughter of Olivia Newton John), Crosby Loggins (son of Kenny Loggins), Jesse Money (daughter of Eddie Money), Jesse Blaze Snider (son of Dee Snider), Lil Al B Sure (son of Al B Sure), and Lucy Walsh (daughter of Joe Walsh/The Eagles).

Each week, these talented progeny of some of the most famous recording artists of all time will rehearse with accomplished producers, songwriters and choreographers before performing 'live' in front of a studio audience and an expert panel of judges.  Ultimately, the fate of these second generation musical artists will be in the hands of the viewers at home, who will vote to determine which offspring has what it takes to emerge from their parent's shadow, claim a lucrative recording contract and declare their independence.

At some point in everyone's life, they make the decision whether or not to follow in their parent's footsteps, but what would you do if your parent was one of the most famous recording artists of all time?  These second generation musicians will finally have their chance to become a star. Despite many of them having issues and conflicted relationships, their celebrity parents will try to prepare and guide them through the process as they perform for a panel of judges and live audience each week.  In the end, only one "offspring" will emerge victorious from their parents' shadow.

"The concept for 'Rock The Cradle' is excitingly pure and simple -- is musical talent genetic?" said Tony DiSanto, Executive Vice President, Series Development & Programming for MTV. "This show pits the offspring of music legends against one another in a weekly competition to see who has what it takes to follow in the footsteps of their famous parent.  It's the roots of MTV meets today's generation. We'll explore the relationships, the home life, the drama, the music…and the universal experience of dealing with and living up to the expectations of your parents."

"These kids are the offspring of some of the biggest names in music.  They have rock 'n' roll DNA," said Eugene Young, Chief Creative Officer of FMNA. "We'll nurture and develop their desire to make a name for themselves but in the end, America will decide who has what it takes."

"Rock The Cradle" is produced by FremantleMedia North America and is based on a concept developed by Tara Anne Johnson and Christine Scowley.  David Goffin, George Moll and Larry Rudolph are executive producers.  Tara Anne Johnson, Christine Scowley and Andy Frank are co-executive producers.  Tony DiSanto, Liz Gateley, Maira Suro and Lauren Dolgen are executives in charge for MTV.

MTV is the dynamic, vibrant experiment at the intersection of music, creativity and youth culture.  For over 26 years, MTV has evolved, challenged the norm, and detonated boundaries -- giving each new generation a creative outlet and voice that entertains, informs and unites on every platform and screen.  On-air, MTV has been the number one rated 24 hour ad-supported cable network P12-24 for 16 straight years.  Online, MTV.com scored double-digit growth in 2007 and MTV launched ten dynamic online communities and six new virtual worlds.  On the go, MTV Mobile is the #1 music brand in the wireless space – delivering 90% more streams than in 2006.  And MTV's successful sibling networks MTV2, mtvU and MTV Tr3s each deliver unprecedented customized content, super-serving music fans, college students and young American Latinos like no one else.   MTV is part of MTV Networks, a unit of Viacom (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B), one of the world's leading creators of programming and content across all media platforms.  Wanna know more?  Come on in… www.mtvpress.com.

FremantleMedia North America (FMNA) is the U.S. production division of global media giant FremantleMedia. Based in Burbank, California, FMNA produces entertaining and innovative television programs for network, cable and syndicated platforms, including the Emmy-nominated musical/reality phenomenon "American Idol" (FOX), "American Idol Rewind" (syndicated), "American Idol Extra" (Fox Reality Channel), "America's Got Talent" (NBC), "Farmer Wants A Wife" (The CW), "Can You Duet" (CMT), "The Janice Dickinson Modeling Agency" (Oxygen), "Property Ladder" (TLC), "Family Feud" (syndicated), "Temptation" (syndicated), "Million Dollar Password" (CBS), and the longest-running game show in television history, "The Price Is Right" (CBS).  For further information, visit http://www.fremantlemedia.com.

Press Contacts:

Emily Yeomans, MTV               (310) 752-8074              emily.yeomans@mtvstaff.com             

Melissa Barreto, MTV               (212) 846-7226              melissa.barreto@mtvstaff.com

Manfred Westphal, FMNA        (818) 748-1148              manfred.westphal@fremantlemedia.com

Tamika Young
MTV Communications
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BET Slams Into the Arena of Mixed Martial Arts with New Original Series 'IRON RING' Premiering Tuesday, March 18 at 11 P.M. ET/PT

Teams Led by Floyd Mayweather, Ludacris, Nelly, T.I., Juelz Santana, Jim Jones and Lil Jon Battle it Out in the New Mixed Martial Arts Series

LOS ANGELES, March 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Introducing celebrities from the worlds of hip-hop, sports and Hollywood to the competitive ranks of mixed martial arts (MMA), BET showcases a twist to this exciting format with its new original series IRON RING premiering Tuesday, March 18 at 11 p.m. ET/PT.

IRON RING, a 13-episode half-hour weekly series showcasing mixed martial arts -- the fastest-growing new sports format in entertainment -- pairs celebrity team owners, trainers and fighters to produce some of the most compelling match-ups on television. Headlining the show is boxing champ Floyd Mayweather (with the assistance of hip-hop star Rick Ross) managing the Money Mayweather Boys, along with hip-hop heavyweights Ludacris and Nelly representing Team Luda and Team Nelly (respectively); T.I. with the help of Big Kuntry, Young Dro, DJ Drama and Alpha Omega leading Team Grand Hustle; Juelz Santana and Jim Jones heading Dipset; and Lil Jon with the Head Busters.

"When I heard BET was bringing IRON RING to the air ... I wanted to be involved in any way I could," said team owner Ludacris. "... What people will get out of IRON RING is that it's less about the man in the fight and more about the fight in the man."

With $100,000 in prize money up for grabs, these skilled competitors go toe-to-toe in the IRON RING using the combined fighting techniques of jiu-jitsu, judo, karate, boxing, kickboxing and wrestling. From competitive team tryouts and grueling practices to the final face-off at the live championship, IRON RING not only exposes the hardcore sport of mixed martial arts, but also uniquely explores the human element by providing insight into the lives of the fighters and coaches.

"With IRON RING, BET is delivering on our mission of providing a wide range of programming for our audience, while also creating another forum for black athletes to showcase their martial arts talent," said Reginald Hudlin, President of Entertainment for BET.

IRON RING is produced by Zilo Live, Inc. in association with the Warrington Hudlin Organization. Executive Producers are Campbell McLaren and David Isaacs, originators of the popular Ultimate Fighting Championship(R) franchise, along with Warrington Hudlin, best known as the producer of the popular feature films House Party and Boomerang.

Integrated marketing partnerships include Sony PlayStation's "God of War," Old Spice and Summit Entertainment's film "Never Back Down" featuring Djimon Hounsou.

For up-to-the-minute and archival press information including releases and photographs, visit BET's press-only Web site at http://www.bet.com/pr.

For show highlights and access to the exclusive IRON RING blog, visit http://www.bet.com/ironring.

About BET Networks

BET Networks, a division of Viacom Inc. (NYSE:VIA) (NYSE:VIA.B) , is the nation's leading provider of quality entertainment, music, news and public affairs television programming for the African-American audience. The primary BET channel reaches more than 87 million households according to Nielsen Media Research, and can be seen in the U.S., Canada and the Caribbean. BET is the dominant African-American consumer brand with a diverse group of business extensions: BET.com, a leading internet destination for Black entertainment, music, culture, and news; BET Digital Networks -- BET J, BET Gospel and BET Hip Hop, attractive alternatives for cutting-edge entertainment tastes; BET Event Productions, a full-scale event management and production company; BET Home Entertainment, a collection of BET-branded offerings for the home environment including DVDs and video-on-demand; BET Mobile, a service venture into the lucrative world of ringtones, games and video content for wireless devices; and BET International, an extension of BET network programming for global distribution. For up-to-the-minute and archival press information including releases and photographs, visit BET's press-only Web site at http://www.bet.com/pr.

About Zilo Live, Inc.

Zilo Live creates and produces groundbreaking mixed martial arts (MMA) television programming and events. Company founders David Isaacs and Campbell McLaren created The Ultimate Fighting Championship(R) and pioneered the now mainstream sport of mixed martial arts (MMA). Zilo Live is a subsidiary of Zilo Networks, a leading creator and distributor of celebrity, event and reality programming. Isaacs and McLaren's credits include more than 50 live pay-per-view events in genres ranging from music to comedy to sports; award winning productions for broadcast, cable and new media outlets; and the establishment of Zilo TV, the largest in-dorm college television network in the nation.

About The Warrington Hudlin Organization, Inc.

The Warrington Hudlin Organization is a celebrated media producer known for its artistic innovation, social consciousness, and commitment to diversity. The company's current production portfolio includes motion pictures, television, and online interactive programming for the internet.
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PRN Photo Desk, photodesk@prnewswire.com

Source: BET Networks

CONTACT: Voncella McIntosh, +1-310-481-3732, Voncella.mcintosh@bet.net;
or Zabrina Horton, +1-310-481-3737, Zabrina.horton@bet.net, both of BET
Networks

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

AFA Music Group Releases First Single by AFA Artist Sincere

'Sincere Release Is a Milestone for Company'

WHITE PLAINS, NY--(Marketwire - March 11, 2008) - AFA Music Group, Ltd. (PINKSHEETS: AFAO) is proud to announce that the Company has released the Sincere single "Never Say" to radio on Monday, March 10, 2008. The release is AFA's first since it has transitioned from a management and production company into a digital based record label. AFA founder Tommy Henriksen produced the recording with Sincere in the Los Angeles studios. AFA owns the master recoding. This first release by an AFA signed artist is a milestone for the Company, elevating AFA to a significantly more profitable record label status. The release positions AFA to be on par with the other entertainment giants such as Universal, Sony or Warner Bros Records.

Jon Goldwater, CEO, comments, "We anticipate the reception at radio for the Sincere track 'Never Say' being tremendous. Tommy and Sincere did an incredible job producing this song. The single was released digitally last week. Hard copy of the song will be mailed out to 500 stations this Friday. We will begin our music calls next week. We are really excited about Sincere's future based on the great reception from the radio pundits that have listened. We believe that Sincere has the potential to be among the top hip-hop icons of the world like Kanye West, 50 Cent or Tupac. Sincere should be picking up steam in the next month, positioning his song to break into the charts in a big way. AFA is anticipating a smash hit by summer." Mr. Goldwater goes on to say, "This release also marks a turning point for AFA. We are now a full-blown record label. Please go to iTunes or any of the other music download sites to purchase this great music; keep your ears to the radio. You will be hearing a lot of Sincere in the months to come. He is a marvelous artist with fantastic natural talent tied to a great work ethic. He deserves the success that is happening to him."

About AFA Music Group, Ltd.:

AFA Music Group signs recording artists for development. These assets can be entry level or established. AFA is acquiring publishing rights from its artists. AFA is collating these rights to develop an AFA music catalogue based on master recording ownership. AFA shares equity with its artists that includes recording royalties, CD sales, merchandise, sponsorship, touring, publishing, Internet downloads and ringtones.

Safe Harbor: Statements regarding financial matters in this press release other than historical facts are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and as that term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The Company intends that such statements about the Company's future expectations, including future revenues and earnings, technology efficacy and all other forward-looking statements be subject to the safe harbors created thereby. The Company is a development stage company who continues to be dependent upon outside capital to sustain its existence. Since these statements (future operational results and sales) involve risks and uncertainties and are subject to change at any time, the Company's actual results may differ materially from expected results.

Contact:
Jon Goldwater
Email Contact
http://www.afamusic.com