The Core DJ's 5th Year Anniversary and The Core DJ's Retreat IX

The Core DJs Retreat IX

September 5 – 8, 2008

Myrtle Beach, SC

THE re DJ Retreat IX will unite many of  today's hit breaking DJ's, ground breaking artist, music industry professionals, and innovators for a weekend of  networking, performances, new music and celebrations honoring those who bring music to the masses.

The Core DJ Retreat acts as a reunion for all DJs by inviting them to join together, no matter what crew/DJ affiliations they have, to network while attending listening sessions, panels and seminars detailing new industry trends. New artists performances presented by many of today's leading labels including Atlantic Records, Def Jam, Warner Brothers, Konvit Muzic, Interscope, J Records, Jive Records, So So Def, Rap-A-Lot Records, Bad Boy Entertainment, Capitol Records, DTP, Grand Hustle, CTE, and others allow for DJ's   and industry professionals to hear and mingle with today's hottest acts and icons from Hip Hop, Rap and R&B.

The Core is excited to partner with the newly formed TAG Records. This venture by Island Def Jam Music Group (IDJMG) and Proctor & Gamble (P&G) brings together Hip Hop Culture and urban market with one of the most innovative branding and product companies in the world. Taking the helm of this venture will be industry veteran and music mogul Jermaine Dupre.   "This is a non-traditional approach that blends our most valuable artist and their music, with the power of brand marketing." states Jeff Straughn VP of strategic marketing for IDJMG.

The Core Retreat IX will be one of the highlights of the urban music industry for 2008.  This is for all DJ's, artists, labels, music industry entrepreneurs, industry professionals and producers who want to network and break new music.  The Core DJ'S and TAG RECORDS proudly announce the kick off of the 5th year Anniversary of the Core DJ Retreat. September 5th – 8th, 2008 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

For more information regarding registration or sponsorship for The Core DJs and The Core DJs Retreat IX, contact Donata Davis by emailing. donata.coredjs@gmail.com or call 877.333.9940 ext 2. For press credentials please contact Janie Jennings at industryworks@gmail.com or 312-226-3325.

REVOLUTIONARY CLOTHING LINE LAUNCHES FALL/WINTER COLLECTION WITH UNIQUE EVENT CONCEPT

Raleigh, NC – August 21, 2008 - The DRC Clothing Co. is taking the phrase "fashion conscious" to new heights. The street wear designers have popularized the clash of traditional African fabrics with classic urban outerwear. While recent trends have pointed to bright colors, skinny jeans and European cuts, DRC's target market will take refuge in a high fashion counter-culture that acknowledges their lineage. The result is best summed up by the label's tagline "It's Cool to Be Conscious".

Antonio T. Mercer, along with Eric B. Ndelo and Roderick B. Vakala, whose Congolese (Democratic Republic of Congo) heritage gave birth to one of the line's many acronyms, will host an event at the 202 Art Gallery & Lounge, in Durham, NC, to promote DRC's Fall/Winter collection.

The event, billed as Photo.Conscious: Fashion + Photo Shoot + Party, will combine the elements of a fashion show with a photo shoot featuring some of North Carolina's most recognized tastemakers; all while revelers party their hearts out in the background.

Expect to see flashing lights from fashion photographers, video cameras and a green screen set-up as The DRC Clothing Co. produces a groundbreaking industry event.

DRC is the brand of choice for urban-minded, socially conscious young adults who seek apparel that appeals to more than just a sense of style. The brand fuses the urban aesthetics of international street movements with Pan-African cultural principles and designs.

The DRC Clothing Co. not only manufactures outerwear such as hoodies and track jackets but also t-shirts, scarves, skirts, bags, and button-ups. DRC strives to inspire pride, increase cross-cultural awareness, and disintegrate ethnic boundaries through its clothing commentary and unique perspective on style.

Photo.Conscious: Fashion + Photo Shoot + Party will be held on Saturday August 30, 2008. The event is highly exclusive and primarily invite only and a limited about of advanced tickets will be sold @ www.drc144k.com/tix.html.

www.drc144k.com

www.nufacesnc.com

Contact: The DRC Clothing Co.

Tel: 919.630.3874

Email: info@drc144k.com

CELEBRITY DJ CLINTON SPARKS BRINGS HIS AWARD WINNING RADIO SHOW HOME TO BOSTON'S JAMN 94.5 FM

Boston (August 21st, 2008) - Starting Labor Day Weekend, Boston Bred DJ and Producer Clinton Sparks is bringing his award winning syndicated radio show 'Smashtime Radio' to New England's #1 Urban Station, Jam?n 94.5 fm.

Clinton Sparks is known all over the world for his many talents and contributions as a Celebrity DJ, Platinum Producer, and E! Network TV personality. Rolling Stone and USA Today named him as one of the top 10 DJs in the world. Every week, Sparks travels to Las Vegas to DJ at the famous nightclub, Body English, located in the Hard Rock Hotel.

When he is not busy touring with P. Diddy, he is producing and composing multi-platinum records for Billboard chart topping artists such as Akon, Beyonce and Ludacris. Clinton's great personality as a DJ also landed him a position as the music correspondent for the E! Channel's pop culture hit show 'The Daily 10'.

"I'm very excited to be able to finally have my hometown hear my show on a consistent basis and also rejoin my family back at Jamn," said Sparks.

Already syndicated in over 24 markets worldwide, including an uncensored version on Eminem's Shade 45 Sirius Satellite channel, Clinton's show is three hours of today's hottest music, exclusives and remixes. His unique and comical interview style makes him one of the stand out personalities in the entertainment world today.

'Smashtime Radio' has featured everyone from Samuel L. Jackson, Kanye West, Janet Jackson, Ashley Simpson, Jay-Z, 50 Cent, and Tommy Lee.

It's time for Boston to ?Get Familiar? with their hometown star every Saturday from 6-10pm on Jam'n 94.5!

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FOR MORE INFO CHECK OUT CLINTONSPARKS.com

or listen live - jamn945.com

ALSO CHECK OUT CLINTON SPARKS @ JAMN 94.5's SUMMERJAM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h5JSjzsw8S0&feature=email

Jenny-Marie Miranda

Director

Showoff PR

917-280-5083

jenny@showoffhiphop.com

BLESTENATION RELEASES "JUICE" FEATURING MIC GERONIMO (PRODUCED BY FAFU)

Blestenation linked up with Mic Geronimo to bring you "Juice" off the upcoming mixtape "Blestenation Presents: MBC Digital Volume 1" featuring Mic Geronimo, Various and Werdplay - Produced by Fafu.  "Juice" features new material from Mic Geronimo and some insight into Werdplay's opinion of Asher Roth and Mickey Avalon…among other things.

Blestenation is freshly released from their Geffen/Interscope deal and has started a new label called MBC Digital.  Look out for new releases from MBC Digital real soon.

"Blestenation Presents: MBC Digital Volume 1" features The Cool Kids, Mic Geronimo, Ladytron, Puscifer, Werdplay, Various, Whatzisface, MCEO, Lonnnie and Faneesha; with production by Fafu, Chuck Inglish (The Cool Kids), Blended Babies, Harry Fraud, Werdplay, Various and Whatzisface.

Also be on the look out for Werdplay's solo debut "Ryantology" featuring production by Fafu, Chuck Inglish and Blended Babies coming soon on MBC Digital.

Check out Blestenation at www.myspace.com/blestenation and the rest of the MBC Digital roster coming soon on www.mbcdigitalmusic.com

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David Shulman
Tel.:(212) 827-4356
Cell: (973) 951-0130
E-mail: david.j.shulman@gmail.com

mbcdigitalmusic.com
www.myspace.com/blestenation

It's ChowTime A.K.A Bizzle

Miami's Hit Single Exposes the Female Hustler & the New Wu-Tang Craze

August 2, 2008

Miami, FL¾ "I am dancer, and this is my life...I got bills to pay" is the popular tune that plays as people sway side to side relating to the chorus. Introducing  the newest artist to spawn from the bubbling "Miami Movement Music Scene", Bizzle a.k.a Chowtime.

"Most hip hop songs talk about the male aspects of hustling, the drugs, cars and bling. I wanted to shed some light to the female perspective and give you something to dance to. Whether it's your mother, sister or daughter, stripping has been a part of American culture for ages. That's why I titled my current single, "Naked Hustle", says Bizzle a.k.a Chowtime.

Robert "Bizzle" Branch is no novice to the Miami hip hop industry. He began by incorporating Chowtime Entertainment in 2000.  After failed attempts of launching artists under Chowtime Entertainment, Bizzle a.k.a Chowtime decided to re-introduce and re-invest his company with him as the artist. Bizzle is a native of Miami hailing from the Liberty City area of South Florida.  Growing in the cultural melting pot of Miami, artists like 2Live Crew, Gloria Estefan, Uncle Al and many others has influenced this new artist.

The popular single, "Naked Hustle", has spawned a new dance craze from the Philadelphia area called the "Wu-Tang". Popularized by many South Florida dance crews like DJ Chipman, Bizzle a.k.a Chowtime has become a household name.

For bookings on Bizzle a.k.a Chowtime log on to  www.myspace.com/BizzleakaChowtime or call 305-538-5585 .  To schedule an interview contact Kech This Inc. at 786-295-9445 or Publicity@KechThis.com

MTV WILL REDEFINE LIVE PERFORMANCES AS RIHANNA, PINK, T.I. AND PARAMORE ARE SET TO PERFORM AT "2008 MTV VIDEO MUSIC AWARDS"

Set to Air Live From Paramount Pictures

On Sunday, September 7, 2008 at 9PM SHARP (ET/PT)

MTV is breaking down the walls and giving fans an all access pass to the world's most explosive musical showcase EVER as Rihanna, Pink, T.I. and Paramore have been confirmed to perform at the "2008 Video Music Awards.".  For the first time on live television, multi-platinum songstress, Rihanna will perform her hit single "Disturbia" and self proclaimed King of the South, T.I. will perform a new single off his upcoming album Paper Trail.  Pink will prove that the impossible is plausible as she gives a fiery performance of her new single, "Say What," off her highly anticipated album Funhouse.  Fans will not believe their eyes as punk-pop band, Paramore, perform their raw and energetic single "Misery Business" from their sophomore album RIOT!.  Kid Rock, Lil Wayne and the Jonas Brothers have already been added to the list of powerhouse performers at this year's show.  As previously announced, MTV's 25th annual Video Music Awards will be hosted by comedian/actor Russell Brand and will air live and only one time in its original incarnation, on Sunday, September 7, 2008 at 9PM SHARP (Live ET/Tape Delayed PT).  Presenters and additional performers for the "2008 Video Music Awards" will be announced at a later date.

Official sponsors of "2008 VIDEO MUSIC AWARDS" are GM, Pepsi, TAG Body Spray, Taco Bell, Rhapsody and Verizon Wireless.

This year, one lucky viewer will get the chance of a lifetime trip by joining "Do Good. Go to the VMAs." Think.MTV.com, MTV's online community for youth activism, is hooking up one young activist and shipping them off to Los Angeles to attend the 2008 MTV Video Music Awards alongside the biggest stars in the industry.  From July 24th through August 22nd, all Think.MTV.com members who join the "Do Good. Go to the VMAs" group, at http://think.mtv.com/Groups/DoGoodGoToTheVMAs/, can enter to win two tickets to the VMAS on September 7, 2008 along with travel and hotel accommodations when MTV takes over Los Angeles for this year's show.

Jesse Ignjatovic/Den of Thieves is the Executive Producer, for the "2008 MTV Video Music Awards." Dave Sirulnick is Executive Producer. Chris Choun/Ish Entertainment is Co-Executive Producer.  Jane Mun is Producer. Amy Doyle, Joanna Bomberg and Robin Katz are Music Talent Executives. Robin Reinhardt-Locke is Celebrity Talent Executive.  Garrett English is Executive in Charge of Production.

Telescope is the Official Business Advisor of the "2008 MTV Video Music Awards" Nominee Voting period

About Telescope Inc.

Telescope is a participation media and mobile marketing pioneer. The company provides mobile, phone, and internet interactivity services. This includes mass-scale participation television with the world's largest phone voting solution; and mobile marketing and content programs, such as user-generated content, social networking; and CRM for media and advertiser clients. Telescope is headquartered in Los Angeles , California , with offices in New York and London . Visit us at www.telescope.tv. <http://www.telescope.tv>

About 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.

Press:
My-lan Beauford
Mgr. Publicity & Promotions
Fanscape, Inc.
mylanb@fanscape.com
IM: mylan40

2Pac & The Outlawz 1Nation Movement Goes Worldwide!

Makaveli the Don will no doubt be saluting his soldiers from Thug Heaven for carrying the torch and inspiring millions

Before the demise of legendary Hip Hop icon and entertainer, Tupac Shakur, 1Nation Entertainment was poised to realize a dream of forming a united collective of various genres of music across the world. Now, 12 years after his death, Tupac's esteemed protégés, the Outlawz, are pushing his vision forward by branding the 1Nation ideology on all corners of the globe.

1Nation Entertainment was initially based on a concept developed by 2Pac and the Lawz, who were focused on bringing people, of all walks of life; together through their music. By bridging the gap, musically and across race and ethnicity, Pac and the Lawz envisioned uniting people through the one universal language; music. 

As a part of the "Tupac Still Breathing Tour™," kicking off with a round of shows in Australia in September of 2008, the Outlawz are poised to reach the masses with their 1Nation premise. By collaborating with some of the best musical artists down under, the Lawz will be releasing an album titled, Outlawz & Hip Hop TV Presents America 2 Australia: the Best of the Best.

"This is our way of giving back to our fans overseas. They always show us nothing but love and they keep bringing us back! Our international fan base really appreciates the kind of music we do! They love and support real Hip Hop and Australia really has great artists too. We are very excited about going back for this tour and looking forward to recording this album with all top Aussie talent!" Young Noble said of the Australia tour and album.

Outlawz enthusiasts can expect their well-known sound of ghetto gospel and gangsta rap, blended with a bevy of genres. The Lawz will collaborate with Australian vocalists; rock and roll and hip hop artists. The 1Nation movement in Australia will be chronicled by Hip Hop TV, for the Outlawz Worldwide: Volume 2 DVD. The documentary will feature performance footage and highlights from the "Tupac Still Breathin Tour™" in Australia, as well as the recording process with the top Aussi artists. 

Outlawz & Hip Hop TV Presents America 2 Australia: the Best of the Best will be a double-disc LP to include the compilation of 14 accompanying videos by James Wade; the director of the Lawz' "We Want In" and "Everything Happens for a Reason" videos.

This is an unprecedented opportunity for promoters to bring the Lawz; currently promoting their new LP We Want In (Gold Dust Media/1Nation Entertainment) to their hometown, and be a part of the 1Nation movement that will carry on Tupac's undaunted legacy. 

Aside from this monumental tour, and documentary, the resulting album is definitely a rare release that has never been done by an American Hip Hop artist. An album featuring only overseas artists will introduce the world talent from around the globe and serve up a new variety of sounds for diehard Lawz fans. Makaveli, will no doubt be saluting his soldiers from Thug Heaven; for carrying 1 Nation's torch and inspiring millions.

For more news, information, music, and tour dates, visit:

OutlawzMedia.net

If you are interested in booking the "Tupac Still Breathing Tour™" with the Outlawz and being a part of this monumental 1Nation movement, contact:

Trea Davenport
Trea Day Management & Publicity
trea_d@yahoo.com
(678) 570-4930 or (770) 807-6021 www.myspace.com/treadavenport

To contact the Outlawz for business proposals during the tour, contact Young Noble @ youngnoble321@yahoo.com.
Trea Day Management & Publicity
11325 Vedrines Drive, Suite B
Alpharetta, Georgia 30022

TIZZLE AND STREETZ the 'Next Movement in Hip-hop' added to bill for the 14th Annual Stay in School Picnic

At Union Park on August 30th, 2008 hosted by 27th Ward Alderman Walter Burnett

(CHICAGO) August 18, 2008 – Tizzle and Streetz representing Chicago and NW Indiana great musical  soundscape prepares to perform their blazing hit 'Leanin' 2 Da Side' at the 14th annual  Stay in School Picnic at Union Park August 30th, 2008.  27th Ward Alderman Walter Burnett hosts this annual picnic inspiring, empowering and encouraging children to have a productive and successful school year. School supplies, food, games, transportation and live entertainment will provided by some of Chicago's hottest artists from the genres of hip-hop (Big Bane/Dutch Dinero), R&B (Ben One/Kinky Knotti), Juke (Popeye) Dance/House (Ron Carroll) and a special performance by alternative hip-hop Chicago 'icons' Qualo.

Power 92 radio personality/raptress Teefa and spoken word poet and legend Malik Yusef will serve as hosts during this all-day event.

The 14th Annual Stay in School Picnic is sponsored by Chicago Neighbors United, Alderman Walter Burnett, Jr., Committeewoman Darlena Williams-Burnett, Committeeman Jesse White, and State Representative Ken Dukin.

Tizzle and Streetz continue their plight as emerging artists whose voice is from the next generation who know that with hard work, faith and tenacity you can accomplish your dreams. This translates to students who focus on their education and take higher education to another level for their future.

The 4 song EP is now available on I-Tunes, Yahoo Music, Rhapsody, MSN, E-Connect, Liquid Audio, Napster, E-music and Amazon.com and wherever digital downloads are sold. The tracks on their Heat City/Warner Music Group debut EP include "What U On, " "In Da Trunk, "So Fine" and the infectious anthem "Leanin' 2 Da Side." Ringtones are also available on all wireless carriers including AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, Verizon and ALLTEL. This duo is in the process of recording more songs to complete their forthcoming full-length CD to be released later this year or early 2009.

Currently "Leanin' 2 Da Side" is receiving airplay on Power 92 (WPWX) power92chicago.com which is #1 in the streets and making impact on various radio stations across the US while maintaining a solid buzz on mixtapes and mix shows.

As the summer season fades, Tizzle and Streetz prepare for their numerous performances at various venues, festivals and club dates in the region and beyond. Contests, tour dates and other opportunities are on the horizon with further details for fans and the industry. For more information on Tizzle and Streetz visit www.myspace.com/tizzleandstreetz

About 27th Ward Alderman Walter Burnett: Burnett grew up in the Cabrini Green public housing project, in Chicago. Burnett attended Harold Washington College and University of Illinois at Chicago, where he received his associate's degree. In 1998, he earned his bachelor's degree from Northeastern Illinois University while working as a fulltime alderman.

Burnett joined the Young Democrats of Cook County in 1989 and served as their Chairman for two terms; as Chairman, he tried to motivate and educate young people to become involved in the political process. Burnett also had an 11 year career working for the Cook County government, where he had a variety of jobs including working as special assistant to Jesse White who was then Cook County Recorder of Deeds. Burnett later worked on Jesse White's campaign for Illinois Secretary of State.

In his first year as alderman, Burnett organized the first Stay in School Picnic, which grew into an annual event which feeds 5,000 people and hands out school supplies to 2,000 school children.

Burnett is vice-Chairman of the Health Committee. He serves on six additional committees: Budget and Government Operations; Buildings; Committees, Rules, and Ethics; Education; Finance; and Transportation and the Public Way. For more information please visit www.aldermanburnett.com or www.cityofchicago.org and go to 27th ward events.

About Tizzle and Streetz: The duo has been performing together since they were teenagers. Tizzle (Toney Campbell) and Streetz (Lance Lucas) have traveled to Miami and worked with Grammy-award winning producer/rapper Wyclef Jean while performing at various showcases and festivals throughout the South, East Coast and Midwest as well as creating mixtapes building a buzz in the Dirty South . Recently, they performed twice to huge crowds at Chicago's Puerto Rican Festival (second largest to New York City celebration and largest in the Midwest) the Global Mixx stage and the Chevy Stage. Tizzle and Streetz plan on performing at consecutive back-to-school events in August and September in the Chicagoland area while spreading the word of committing to their education and stopping the random violence that has occurred in Chicago this past year.

About Heat City Entertainment: In 1995, Heat City Entertainment was formed by music industry veteran R.K. Jackson. He initially found success producing and co-writing CeCe Peniston's gold-certified album and single "Finally" on A&M Records. With a distribution deal with Vestry Records and Strictly Rhythm, Heat City released singles by artists Empty Pocketz and Weirdoz. Underground hip-hop artists Empty Pocketz and Krieg Nation out of Phoenix, Arizona have released projects over the past year. The latest sensation - Tizzle and Streetz representing Chicago and Gary, Indiana just dropped their digital EP What Ya On via I-Tunes and major digital outlets. Later ventures include a management company, magazine (PUB Magazine), website (thepubreport.com), and media company (Urban Media Services).

Heat City Entertainment – Blazing hot hits! Hip-hop/R&B/House
For more on Heat City Entertainment – www.myspace.com/heatcityent and www.heatcityrecords.com

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Contact: Heat City Entertainment/Publicity
David Nobel  - publicity@heatcityrecords.com
312-420-2274 (o)

Afeni Shakur-Davis: Hip Hop Cultures Most Famous 'MOMMA' - Interview

ThugLifeArmy.com was blessed to be the only web site to sit down with Afeni Shakur-Davis in this 'web exclusive' interview. The best known 'Momma' among the hip hop culture, Afeni Shakur-Davis is much more than the mother of late hip hop rap artist Tupac Shakur (2Pac).

Afeni opened up in this interview and spoke on many topics. Topics range from her son Tupac and the Tupac Amaru Shakur Foundation and Tupac Amaru Shakur Center for the Arts, to hip hop, to her own legacy and everything in-between. This interview brings out a great side of Afeni, one that is seldom seen. She laughs, she cries and the commitment to her son Tupac is evident thru out the interview.

A very loving spirit pours thru her words as she answers the questions put forth to her. She has an overwhelming love and commitment towards children and the youth of the hip hop nation. She talks about the summer camps held in Oakland and Atlanta this past summer.

She talks about the trip to South Africa and the work the TASF is doing there. She is a very giving and caring person but also very humble and this interview shines a light on her persona.

One thing that is dear to Afeni's heart is the completion of the Tupac Amaru Shakur Center for the Arts Visitor Center and Peace Garden in Stone Mountain, Georgia. In this interview she explains her 'commitment' to Tupac, and getting the Arts Center finished is one thing that she wants to see finished. Hip hop and even the mainstream society should want to see the Center finished for all the work they do and for preserving the legacy of Tupac Amaru Shakur. Afeni Shakur-Davis has given so much and has asked for nothing in return. It is time we all stand up and help her finish the Tupac Amaru Shakur Center for the Arts. Not just for Afeni but for us as the hip hop community and for our children and for their children.

For ways to help support and donate to the Center please visit http://www.tasf.org .

To hear this 'exclusive' audio interview with Afeni Shakur-Davis, please visit http://www.thuglifearmy.com

http://www.thuglifearmy.com/news/?id=4499

Press Contact: ThugLifeArmy
Administrator@ThugLifeArmy.com

What Happens In Vegas DVD Release

An "exceedingly bright comedy" - Washington Post

New York, NY (August 19, 2008)  – Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment and UG Strategies have partnered with BPM Magazine and Triple 5 Soul, for an upcoming DVD release party for the film What Happens In Vegas, surrounding the MAGIC tradeshow in Las Vegas. One week from today, Tuesday, August 26th, at JET in the Mirage Hotel and Casino, What Happens In Vegas will co-host an exclusive VIP bash, bringing together DJs from the best independent record labels in the country, including DJs Steve Aoki, Peanut Butter Wolf, Treasure Fingers, & Nick Catchdubs. UG has partnered with leading mobile social network BuzzD Mobile to create a text-in-to-win promotion that grants two local Las Vegas Fashion Week attendees VIP access and accommodations to this excusive party. What Happens In Vegas on DVD, starring Golden Globe nominee Cameron Diaz (Charlie's Angels, There Is Something About Mary) and Ashton Kutcher (Guess Who, That 70s Show), features the extended "Jackpot" Special Edition, and includes over two hours of outrageous deleted scenes, out-takes, interviews and more.

Movie Synopsis
Two strangers looking for a night to remember get a morning-after they'll never forget, in What Happens In Vegas. Golden Globe nominee Cameron Diaz stars as a highly-strung stockbroker who is dumped by her boyfriend; Ashton Kutcher plays a slacker carpenter fired by his father from his job. In desperate need of a sabbatical, both immediately jet-set to Sin City, where they meet and, after a night of drunken debauchery, get married. With plans to divorce after returning home, things come to a screeching halt when he hits a huge jackpot with her money. Driven solely by the multi-million dollar cash prize, the newlyweds find themselves sentenced to "hard marriage" and devise a hilarious, patience-testing, panties-twisting game of wild one-upmanship. What Happens In Vegas also stars Queen Latifah (Ice Age films, Chicago), Rob Corddry (The Daily Show, The Heartbreak Kid) and Dennis Miller ("Saturday Night Live"), among others. For trailer, clips, photos, downloads and more, visit: http://whathappensinvegasmovie.com

BPM MAGAZINE + TRIPLE FIVE SOUL
TO CELEBRATE THE RELEASE OF 'WHAT HAPPENS IN VEGAS'
Hitting DVD and Blu-Ray, August 26, From Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment

August 26 at JET in The Mirage Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas

RSVP at: http://bpmmagazine.net/vegas
For Table Reservations, call: 702.693.8300

About Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment
A recognized global industry leader, Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment LLC (TCFHE) is the worldwide marketing, sales and distribution company for all Fox film and television programming on DVD, Blu-ray Disc (BD) and Digital Copy as well as acquisitions and original productions.  The company also releases all products around the globe for MGM Home Entertainment.  Each year TCFHE introduces hundreds of new and newly enhanced products, which it services to retail outlets -- from mass merchants and warehouse clubs to specialty stores and e-commerce - throughout the world.  Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment LLC is a subsidiary of Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation, a News Corporation company.

About UG STRATEGIES
Founded in 2003, UG STRATEGIES is an entertainment lifestyle marketing firm headquartered in New York City. The company creates custom marketing synergies to launch and support new music, clothing, electronics, movies, video games, beverages, and consumer lifestyle products. Brands and clients we have worked with include ASICS, JetBlue Airways, Universal Music Group, FOX Broadcasting & Home Entertainment, Paramount Pictures, Toyota, Live Nation, Nintendo, Heineken, Sony BMG Music, Lollapalooza, and other leading entertainment brands. For more information, visit: http://ugstrategies.com

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INTRO MAGAZINE HAS DONE IT AGAIN!

INTRO MAGAZINE has done it again! INTRO MAGAZINE has been nominated again for "Best Magazine" at the 3rd annual Ohio Hip Hop Awards. This year the award ceremony will take place at the Convention Center in Cleveland, Ohio on September 20th. This year the event will feature such artists as Ray Lavender, Ray Cash, and SIR. Despite a lot of completion this year INTRO MAGAZINE has made the nomination list again. Nominations for the Ohio Hip Hop Awards are chosen by people going to the website www.ohiohiphopawards.com and submitting their choice for each category. The top five nominees with the most votes are then placed on the ballot for final voting. Voting ends on September 1st.

This year has been a big year for INTRO since the company decided to "Go Green".  The once printed publication is now an E-magazine. The E-magazine has allowed the company to reach more readers than their printed version. Unlike other online magazines INTRO is in an actual magazine format. The pages turn as if you are actually reading a magazine by clicking on the pages. "We looked long and hard for a company that could not only offer us but our readers as well a unique experience when reading the magazine" states CEO Aviana Easter. Readers have a choice between three sizes to view the publication do that they can enjoy a better reading experience. Readers also have the option of emailing and printing the publication. The most unique option that INTRO not only offers its readers but advertisers as well is the ability to take an issue from the INTRO website and place it on their Myspace, Facebook, and/or regular website. This function has allowed INTRO MAGAZINE to achieve over 850,000 document views in less than three months.

INTRO MAGAZINE
www.intromagonline.com

Press:
Aviana "Miss E" Easter
aaviana@intromagonline.com
www.intromagonline.com
216-308-7979

Warner Bros. Recording Artist MURS to Hit the Road on "MURS for President" Tour

Hip-hop's most qualified candidate prepares for first headliner tour in two years.

Burbank, CA- Independent hip-hop stalwart MURS announces his first nationwide, headlining tour in two years, with the first show on October 7th at San Francisco's newest premier live music venue, The Independent. The tour is to focus on his major label debut "MURS for President" set to hit stores September 30th on Warner Bros. Records.

MURS has been recently making his rounds across the country as a featured act on the "Rock the Bells" tour. His ability to electrify fans and critics alike with his uninhibited stage presence has attracted a number of positive reviews as "the day's premier stand-alone performance" (LA Times). He looks to bring this same energy into a 36-city circuit, ending on December 11th at the El Rey Theatre in his native Los Angeles.

MURS will also be present at the Democratic National Convention from August 23rd –29th in Denver, CO to provide a youth perspective of the conference. As a field correspondent, cameras will follow Murs around while he interviews fans, young politicians, and supporters, attends press conferences, gives speeches, and finally performs at the Will.I.Am after-party that will close out the week's events.

The only rapper with his own music festival ("Paid Dues") and a completed world tour without a major record deal, MURS has been a staple of the underground since 1993. With 6-albums already under his belt including the acclaimed "Murs 3:16: The 9th Edition" (2004) and "Murray's Revenge" (2006), MURS is looking to take his fortune as one of rap's most successful independent stories to the mainstream and provide the world with a more comprehensive perception of the hip-hop Diaspora: "This one is for all the marbles...I've been doing this and if I don't know how to do it by now and I can't make a platinum record, I've failed."

MURS' fans can check him out on the "MURS for President" Tour on the following dates:

10/7/2008                       The Independent                       San Francisco
10/8/2008                 Tonic                 Reno
10/9/2008                 WOW Hall                 Eugene
10/10/2008                 Hawthorne Theatre                 Portland
10/11/2008                 Nectar                 Seattle
10/12/2008                 The Other Side                 Missoula
10/14/2008                 Nutty's                 Sioux Falls
10/15/2008                 The Waiting Room                 Omaha
10/16/2008                 Vaudeville Mews                 Des Moines
10/17/2008                 7th Street Entry                 Minneapolis
10/20/2008                 High Noon Saloon                 Madison
10/21/2008                 The Abbey                 Chicago
10/22/2008                 Blind Pig                 Ann Arbor
10/23/2008                 The Basement                 Columbus
10/24/2008                 Beachland Ballroom                 Cleveland
10/25/2008                 Shadow Lounge                 Pittsburgh
10/28/2008                 Paradise Rock Club                 Cambridge
10/29/2008                 Bowery Ballroom                 New York
10/31/2008                 North Star Bar                 Philadelphia
11/1/2008                 Rock and Roll Hotel                 Washington DC
11/2/2008                 Bedrock                 Baltimore
11/3/2008                 Cat's Cradle                 Carrboro
11/5/2008                 Casbah @ Tremont Music Hall                 Charlotte
11/6/2008                 New Brookland Tavern                 Columbia
11/7/2008                 Mercy Lounge                 Nashville
11/8/2008                 Masquerade - Hell Stage                 Atlanta
11/10/2008                 Café 11                 St. Augustine
11/11/2008                 Churchill's Pub                 Miami
11/13/2008                 Platform 809                 Tallahassee
11/15/2008                 Common Grounds                 Gainesville
11/17/2008                 One Eyed Jacks                 New Orleans
11/18/2008                 Emo's                 Austin
11/19/2008                 Hailey's                 Denton
11/21/2008                 The Record Bar                 Kansas City
11/22/2008                 Fox Theatre                 Boulder
12/11/2008                 El Rey Theatre                 Los Angeles

For more information regarding "Murs for President," please contact:
Richie Abbott – 818.953.3408 / richie.abbott@wbr.com
or
Keren Poznansky – 818.953.3421 / keren.poznansky@wbr.com

For tour press, please contact:
Roderick Scott – 818.953.3319 / roderick.scott@wbr.com

DJ Khaled Ready to Bring Miami Global!

Hip Hop Heavyweight's Third Album, "WE GLOBAL" Set for Release on September 16th, 2008; Next Single "Go Hard" Features Kanye West and T-Pain

NEW YORK, NY--(Marketwire - August 21, 2008) - Miami radio personality, label head, Terror Squad/KOCH Records recording artist and soon, Global dominator DJ Khaled is set to release his highly-anticipated third album, "We Global" on Tuesday, September 16, 2008.

DJ Khaled recently leaked "Go Hard," the 2nd single from the forthcoming new album. "Go Hard" featuring Kanye West and T-Pain can be heard here: http://kochent.edgeboss.net/download/kochent/radiohits/go_hard_ft_kanye_west_t_pain.mp3.

DJ Khaled enthuses about "Go Hard," "This is the biggest record in music right now! 'Go Hard' is what we doing to survive in this world. This anthem is timeless!!!! There are so many hip hop quotables on this record!!!!!"

The first single, "Out Here Grindin'," is currently Top 20 at urban radio and features Akon, Rick Ross, Young Jeezy, Lil Boosie, Plies, Ace Hood, and Trick Daddy with production from The Runners.

The "Out Here Grindin'" video co-directed by Gil Green & pLot can be seen on BET and MTV2 and is currently on the countdown for both BET's "106th & Park" and MTV2's "Sucker Free Countdown." To date, the video has already been streamed over 7 million times online.

Khaled's third and most anticipated album to date, "We Global," features Kanye West, Fabolous, Fat Joe, Nas, Ace Hood, Sean Paul, Busta Rhymes, Flo Rida, Akon, Rick Ross, Trick Daddy, Plies, Lil Boosie, Trey Songz, Lil Scrappy, Birdman, Bun B, Pitbull and many more.

Producers The Runners, Danja, DJ Nasty, The Inkredibles, Cool and Dre, Goldrush, Isaac Opus, Lu Diaz and of course Beat Novacaine, are handling production on what are sure to be the hottest tracks of 2008 on "We Global."

DJ Khaled was recently nominated for a 2008 BET Award for Best Collabo for his song "I'm So Hood (Remix)" feat. Young Jeezy, Ludacris, Big Boi, T-Pain, Busta Rhymes, Rick Ross and Lil Wayne and Birdman.

XXL recently called Khaled "the gatekeeper of the Sunshine State sound." And with good reason.

On his first two albums, Khaled helped the burgeoning Miami hip hop scene explode nationally by featuring local as well as national talent on his numerous singles/collaborations. Khaled's last album, 2007's "We The Best," debuted at #8 on the Billboard Top 200 and has sold over 400,000 copies on the strength the album's two huge hits, "We Takin' Over" and "I'm So Hood" and its massive Remix.

Khaled has also sold well over 3 million combined Digital/Mobile units on the strength of "I'm So Hood" and "We Takin' Over" and his newest banger, "Out Here Grindin'."

DJ Khaled, who currently has the most popular radio show in Miami (WEDR/99 Jamz), released his debut, "Listennn...The Album," last year debuting at #1 on the Billboard Independent Chart. The album spawned 3 singles/videos including "Holla At Me," "Grammy Family," and "Born N' Raised."

For more info on DJ Khaled, please visit www.MySpace.com/DjKhaled.

About KOCH Entertainment

KOCH Entertainment, founded in 1987 and now in its twenty-second year, is the leading and fastest-growing independent music company in the U.S. KOCH's operations encompass record and video labels, music publishing as well as distribution companies in the U.S. and Canada. KOCH Entertainment is the market leader among independent labels and distributors in both the U.S. and Canada. Its record label KOCH Records (www.kochrecords.com) is the # 1 independent label in the U.S. and had the largest number of Billboard charting albums among independents for seven years in a row (2001 - 2007). KOCH Entertainment is a subsidiary of Entertainment One Ltd. which is listed on the London Stock Exchange's AIM market (ticker symbol "ETO.L").

For more information, contact
Giovanna Melchiorre
212-353-8800x257
Email Contact
http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/emailprcntct?id=6F00FE0B5A94913C

Creative Justice/CJ's City Clothing Company, Inc. Launch Underwarz to Combat Saggy Pants Bans

Underwarz is a new line of pants and shorts designed to express Freedom and Liberty to all those being unfairly targeted by the new "fashion police"…and the new "fashion police" can leave people with a criminal record under indecency laws.

Ocean County, NJ (PRWEB) August 20, 2008 - Dan Longyear aka CJ Freeman is fed up with government imposing ridiculous laws that impinge on personal and civil freedoms. After seeing a proposed ban on "saggy pants" being considered in Paterson, NJ, Mr. Longyear has created Underwarz™, boxer shorts that combine with pants and shorts that to create one garment to comply with indecency laws, or "saggy pants bans" that are being enacted or considered across the United States.

"The fashion police was always a running joke. Now it's a reality in many communities," says Dan. "People can be stopped and searched under probable cause, people can be fined and locked up. People can gain a criminal record. This country was founded in Freedom and they are being taken away one by one. To say this fashion is "indecent" is almost beyond comprehension. Just take a look at history; pantaloons to pants, tie-dye and bell bottoms, mini-skirts and hot-pants, bikinis and thongs…and we haven't imploded yet."

Underwarz™ continues the tradition of Freedom spoken by all brands owned by CJ's City Clothing Company.

County Jale® - All About Freedom
Creative Justice™ - Think.Edgy.American. Think-For Yourself. Edgy-You Bet. American-100%

Underwarz® - Gang for Freedom.
"Do I like the look? Not particularly. Do people have the right to wear it? Yes, absolutely," said Mr. Longyear. He feels these laws are unfairly targeting a group of people and that is profiling. "We are a gang - a Gang for Freedom." He will be taking Underwarz on the road to show how unjust these laws are. "I'm not looking for trouble. I'm looking for dialogue. I'm looking for all those who believe in Freedom - and who can argue with that," says Dan.

Underwarz™ is currently in sampling and will be available by October 2008. Styles will include Denims, Khakis and Camo's in different finishes. Creative Justice™ and County Jale® are available at retail outlets and information is available at www.the1creativejustice.com . The Underwarz™ road trip will be blogged at underwarz.blogspot.com . In addition, 7profitz, a Long Island, NY hip-hop group are currently creating a music video to support the efforts of Underwarz™. www.7profitz.com

Contact Information: Dan Longyear - underwarz(at)live.com creativejustice(at)live.com
609-857-5269/508-802-0197cell

CPX Interactive Online PSA Picked Up by Time Warner Cable

Online ad network's video campaign "crosses over" to traditional media outlet

WESTBURY, N.Y., Aug. 21 /PRNewswire/ -- Progressive online ad network, CPX Interactive, announced today that the get-out-the-vote PSA created in partnership with the Hip-Hop Summit Action Network is currently being distributed by Time Warner Cable across the cable giant's extensive national network. The video, called Vote For It! '08, will air through the end of August on targeted TWC carried channels including CNN, MTV, BET and VH1.

The "Vote For It! '08" video - in which Hip-Hop celebrities including Russell Simmons, Snoop Dogg, LL Cool J and Ciara urge young people to empower themselves by exercising their right to vote - was originally launched online and promoted through CPX's own online network of publisher websites. This initial online push resulted in more than 1.3 million views of the video at its YouTube page in the first four weeks of the campaign. (The video can also be seen at the campaign's online homepage http://www.voteforit08.org/).

The "Vote For It! '08" campaign is unique to the current political cycle as it represents a coming of age for the Internet as a tool to drive political awareness and activity. CPX CEO Mike Seiman explains, "We believe that, while the Internet's use in grassroots messaging and organization has been a growing story, the next step in this evolution was to show how it can be used as a primary launching pad for a more formalized campaign. We see the campaign's jump from online to cable television as a validation of that vision, and we are thrilled that Time Warner Cable has agreed to be a partner in this process. Ultimately, of course, their involvement means an even larger audience for the message - the importance of young people getting involved in the political process - which remains at the core of this campaign."

"We recognize the importance of making people aware of their right to vote," said Time Warner Cable EVP and Chief Marketing Officer Sam Howe. "This is a great opportunity to be involved with this important campaign and we are pleased to be one of the sponsors."

ABOUT CPX INTERACTIVE:

As a progressive online ad network and global marketing company, CPX Interactive is redefining the online advertising landscape. By layering the development and execution of cutting edge online strategies on top of its own global distribution model, CPX ensures advertisers success on any metric while efficiently monetizing 100% of its publishers' inventory...from premium to remnant.

CPX Interactive delivers more than 27 billion impressions to more than 200 million unique users in more than 65 countries every month.

CONTACT: David Shay, +1-516-693-1771, dshay@cpxinteractive.com

Source: CPX Interactive

CONTACT: David Shay of CPX Interactive, +1-516-693-1771,
dshay@cpxinteractive.com

Web Site: http://www.cpxinteractive.com/
http://www.voteforit08.org/

Nike Launches the First-Ever Nike Sportswear Store with a Grand Slam Event in New York City

BEAVERTON, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--On Thursday, August 21, Nike (NYSE:NKE) will celebrate the true style and echo the spirit of sport as Mercer Street is transformed into a stadium to open the doors to its first Nike Sportswear stand-alone store at 21 Mercer Street in New York. Taking over the entire block between Grand and Howard streets, Nike friends, family and special guests will enter the event with game ticket in hand to experience a sporting event like no other. Featuring an all-star lineup of athletes, icons and artists, this will truly be a night to remember as Nike opens a new chapter to add to its 36-year sports heritage.

Nike Sportswear's guests will enter the Mercer Street block party through arena-like turnstiles and, as they come through the entrance tunnel, will be faced with eight gigantic screens modeled after those lining the stands in New York's famed stadiums. Running the full length of the block, the screens will showcase Nike's commitment to sports as seen through the eyes of artists, photographers, and filmmakers including Tim McGurr, son of legendary street icon Futura; legendary documentary photographer Boogie; DQM architect, former pro-skater and avid cyclist, Kyle Demers; streetball documenter, Hugues Lawson-Body; mogul-in-waiting and downtown blogger, Heron Preston; photographers Yamandu Roos and Cheryl Dunn; artist Todd James, aka REAS; and "Dog Town" pioneer Craig R. Stecyk III. In true Nike Sportswear fashion, these artists were commissioned to showcase not only athletic prowess and achievement, but also a streetwise sensibility that comes from being an originator. Nike Sportswear pushed innovation farther again, enlisting this team of artists to square off against avant-garde legend Robert Wilson in a 90-minute video zine. And then, at event halftime, the doors to 21 Mercer will open allowing guests to be the first to experience the store.

No block party is complete without its DJ. So, Nike invited genre-hopping, Grammy Award–winning DJ, musician, and producer, as well as, Mercer Street neighbor, Mark Ronson to join the celebration of Nike Sportswear, its athletes, and of course its artistic partners, to provide the soundtrack for the night. A bona fide sufferer of musical A.D.D. who cut his teeth on the NYC party circuit as a teenager, Ronson has mined his primary musical influences of classic soul, Brit rock, and hip-hop to forge a unique sound that simultaneously pays homage to the artist's own imagination and the legacy of a legion of musical forebears. Ronson has come out of his self-imposed DJ retirement to perform at the event, which is inspired exclusively by the city of New York and its score of musical icons — quite fitting since his studio is a stone's throw from 21 Mercer.

On 08.21.08, New York City and Nike Sportswear set the stage for a true sporting experience. We toast the opening of Nike Sportswear at 21 Mercer St. — the only location to carry the entire NSW collection globally. The Nike Sportswear store in New York will be open to the public on 8.22.08.

For additional media information, please visit www.nikesportswearmedia.com.

About Nike Sportswear

Nike Sportswear is a product line rooted in the company's passion for sport while at the same time remixing and improving iconic designs with new technologies. With almost four decades of sport history at its foundation, Nike Sportswear seeks to channel the genuine rebel spirit of Nike's roots by crafting product that challenges the expected, asking designers to push athletic innovation to its extreme, remixing iconic designs with new technologies and making the best product for today's needs. Nike Sportswear launches on 8.8.08 with eight iconic Nike products celebrating the legacy of Nike design. It includes: the Air Force 1, the Windrunner, AW 77 Hoody, the Nike Dunk, Air Max 90, Eugene Track Jacket, the Cortez and NSW Tee. For more information, nikesportswear.com

About Nike

NIKE, Inc. based near Beaverton, Oregon, is the world's leading designer, marketer and distributor of authentic athletic footwear, apparel, equipment and accessories for a wide variety of sports and fitness activities. Wholly owned Nike subsidiaries include Converse Inc., which designs, markets and distributes athletic footwear, apparel and accessories; Cole Haan, which designs, markets and distributes luxury shoes, handbags, accessories and coats; and Hurley International LLC, which designs, markets and distributes action sports and youth lifestyle footwear, apparel and accessories. For more information, www.nikebiz.com.

Contacts

Nike
New York Media Relations, 212-367-4447

MONTH OF THE CZAR!!! CZAR ENTERTAINMENT RELEASES THREE MAJOR PROJECTS SPANNING TV, FILM AND MUSIC

Czar Releases Luke's Parental Advisory, Belly 2 and The Game's Third Album 'L.A.X' in August

New York , NY (August 20, 2008) –Entertainment and Management Firm Czar Entertainment has announced 3 major releases in August, covering television, film and music. The powerhouse firm is behind 'Luke's Parental Advisory,' the DVD Release of 'Belly 2' and the release of The Game's 'L.A.X'.

Luke's Parental Advisory is a reality TV show based on the 'sexfamous' and scandalous Luke Campbell, played against the backdrop of the glitz and glamour of America's sexiest city- Miami.  The NY Times said of the show: "Luke's Parental Advisory may become a guilty-pleasure classic". Luke's Parental Advisory premiered on August 4th, 2008 on VH1 and aired in a primetime lineup that included Diddy's 'I wanna work for Diddy.'  The CEO of Czar Entertainment, Jimmy Rosemond, shares Executive Producer credits on Luke's Parental Advisory with Tone Boots and Bernard Griffin.

Belly 2 is a straight to DVD project and was executive co-produced by Jimmy Rosemond. The DVD was released on August 12th through Lions Gate Films and stars rapper The Game and Michael K. Williams from HBO's 'The Wire.'  "It's imperative when doing delicate and inspiring projects such as Parental Advisory and Belly 2, that all of the involved parties from the network, the film distributors, the business partners and of course, the artists, all share the same level of enthusiasm and excitement for the end product" said Rosemond.

L.A.X. will be The Game's third album and is destined to be another huge bi-coastal hit from the most talked about and controversial west coast rapper. L.A.X. will be released on August 26th and has already received much praise for the 2 singles already released from the album- 'Game's Pain' with Keyshia Cole and 'My Life' with Lil Wayne.  L.A.X. will be Rosemond's second executive produced album with The Game.

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PRESS CONTACT:
Miatta David / Priya Bhambri
MVD Inc
212-244-5436
Miatta@mvdinc.us / priya@mvdinc.us

MR. LIF UNVEILS PLANS TO RELEASE NEW MUSIC IN AN UNPRECEDENTED FORMAT!

1-2 NEW TRACKS CREATED, RECORDED AND DIGITALLY AVAILABLE EVERY THREE WEEKS

FIRST SINGLE, 'I HEARD IT TODAY', COMING 9/9! FOLLOWING SINGLES RELEASED ON 9/23, 10/14, 11/4 (ELECTION DAY).  FULL ALBUM AVAILABLE 1/20/2009 (INAUGURATION DAY)

The voice of the people is back!!!  Mr. Lif returns with more cutting edge political commentary in his new series titled I Heard It Today.  Presented in a completely unprecedented manner, Mr. Lif will write and release 1-2 songs every three weeks until Election Day (November 4), following which Mr. Lif will release one more single based on his post electoral thoughts.  This single will preface the release of the I Heard It Today (Bloodbot Tactical Enterprises) full length on Inauguration Day (January 20, 2009).  The album will feature additional unreleased tracks and corresponding artwork.

Mr. Lif has his hands on the pulse of American society as he rhymes uncompromisingly about important issues that currently affect us. We are looking toward perhaps the most anticipated administration change in American history, and I Heard It Today boldly holds a mirror to the face of the society we have created and perpetuated.  As one of the most versatile voices in the game, Mr Lif has enlisted some of hip-hops most talented producers (J Zone, Edan, and Illmind, among others) to create awareness on current political issues and agendas for Americans and the global community.

Mr. Lif adds, "With a new administration on the horizon, many of us are hoping things will change for the better.  We are all hoping our voices will be heard and our concerns met with solutions.  This project allows me to voice and magnify the all too often ignored opinions of the American people. My research has led me to speak with so many citizens nation wide, and the stories of your struggles combined with the knowledge of my own struggles have given birth to the project now known as I Heard It Today. "

In addition, Mr. Lif will be issuing regular "Presidential Reports" commenting on recent events in national and world politics. "The Presidential Report, Vol. 1" tackles tension between Obama and McCain and the recently erupted conflict between Russia and Georgia, and can currently be heard on Mr. Lif's MySpace page (www.myspace.com/mrlif). Stay tuned as more "Presidential Reports" are sure to follow, connecting the dots between each new installment of I Heard it Today.

AllHipHop.com will host exclusive streams of the tracks one day prior to release. They will then become available to fans worldwide, via The Orchard, through hundreds of digital music store and wireless carriers, including iTunes, eMusic, Amazon, Rhapsody, Napster, Verizon Wireless, AT&T, Sprint and more.

Interviews, bio, art and more available upon request.

PRESS ON MR LIF:

"A rapper as incisive as early-nineties X-Clan and far more crucial in these depoliticized times" -ROLLING STONE

"Mr. Lif has invigorating skill; his flow is sharp and sleek."  -Ben Ratliff, NEW YORK TIMES

"Sly, studious, and battle-ready, Lif should boost the morale of fans still ruing the day Guru left."
-VIBE

"Lif and learn.  Boston's reflective rhyme warrior, Mr. Lif opens minds with an open mic. He is one of alt-hip hops hottest commodities" -ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY

"one of underground hip-hop's  most compelling voices"- Chairman Mao, XXL

www.myspace.com/mrlif

www.theorchard.com

www.allhiphop.com

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kimberly@theorchard.com

PHOENIX EMCEE GUTTA SPEAKS ON WORKING WITH BLUE SKY BLACK DEATH ON HIS DEBUT ALBUM "HEADS WILL ROLL"

IN STORES SEPTEMBER 2nd & MORE--PART 1 OF A MULTI-PART SERIES!

August 20th, 2008

Phoenix-based MC, Gutta, talks about his debut album, "Heads Will Roll," which hits stores September 2nd, 2008.  Gutta shares the origins of his name and discusses how coming up in the AZ prison system has shaped his life and his music.

Gutta also speaks on the process of collaborating with Blue Sky Black Death, who produced the majority of tracks on the album, how he hooked up with Vinnie Paz (of Jedi Mind Tricks) for a track & more.

"THOUGHTS FROM THE GUTTA" PART 1--WATCH IT NOW:
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Vibe Media Group Inks First-Ever Magazine Licensing Deal with MusicSkins, LLC

-- Newly Forged Deal to Feature a New Line of VIBE-Branded Ipod, Cell Phone, PDA, Laptop, and Gaming Accessories --

NEW YORK, Aug. 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Vibe Media Group announces an industry-first licensing agreement with MusicSkins, LLC, the leader in music and music-related, high quality, vinyl skin products, to create a new line of VIBE-branded skins for the ever-growing iPod, cell phone, PDA, laptop, and gaming accessories market.

(Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20080820/NYW088 )

"With VIBE's marketplace position as a world-renowned youth lifestyle publication known for developing trends, launching MusicSkins into the publication arena through Vibe Media Group was a smart and natural business move for us. We look forward to offering consumers a full line of MusicSkins accessories tied-in to the pages of VIBE magazine, including a collection of urban music, art, and fashion-themed skins," says Jed Seifert, Executive Vice President, MusicSkins, LLC.

"We're excited to become the first media company MusicSkins engaged to launch this new line of VIBE-branded electronics' accessories," said Angela Zucconi, Vice President, Finance, Vibe Media Group. "MusicSkins innovative products will allow us to further engage our consumer in new and increasingly relevant ways while generating new revenue opportunities for our brand."

The VIBE-branded skins will be available on Tuesday, August 26th at the MusicSkins store launched on VIBE.com (http://www.vibe.com/musicskins). The website will offer a collection of skins ranging from $15 to $30, including five different designs featuring the VIBE logo. The collection is also currently available on MusicSkins' official website (http://www.music-skins.com/vibe).

MusicSkins considers all iPods, laptops, PDAs, and cell phones as portable canvases for art and individuality. The company's focus on music, art, culture and personalization has created a stylish way for musicians, DJs and artists to become closer to their fans while providing a low profile alternative to bulky cases. From hip hop to country, art to fashion, and everything in between, there's a MusicSkin to suit every taste.

About MusicSkins:

The MusicSkins, LLC business model caters directly to the music industry and music-related companies. There is no financial investment and very few resources needed to get involved with our products and realize success. It is rare that record companies, artists, management, and fans all benefit from a product or service; the MusicSkin product does just that. Our durable skins are made of premium vinyl, which will defend your device from the harshest scratches. The special adhesive is completely removable and leaves no residue so you can easily switch your MusicSkins for the latest release. MusicSkins add almost zero bulk so your device will still integrate perfectly with any case, bag, dock, iTrip or armband.

About Vibe Media Group:

VIBE Media Group, an affiliate of The Wicks Group of Companies, LLC, is a leading music/lifestyle media company that publishes the award-winning VIBE magazine, the preeminent brand in urban and music culture, which was founded by Quincy Jones in 1993, now celebrating its 15th Anniversary. Additional VIBE Media Group properties include VIBE.com, VHollywood, Vibe Yardfest and VIBE Books, which published The New York Times-bestseller, Tupac Shakur.
Photo: NewsCom: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20080820/NYW088
PRN Photo Desk, photodesk@prnewswire.com

Source: Vibe Media Group

CONTACT: Gena Gatewood, Communications Manager, Project 2050,
+1-646-290-8700 ext. 208, or +1-917-868-0107, ggatewood@p2050.com, for Vibe
Media Group

Web site: http://www.vibe.com/musicskins
http://www.music-skins.com/vibe

Canada's Official Producer Competition

prepares to launch another local producer to international heights!

Toronto, ON – August 18, 2008 – Sound Supremacy Entertainment, Inc., is again opening the floodgates for up-and-coming Canadian Beatmakers / Producers to compete in the groundbreaking Battle of the Beat Makers (BBM). As one of the few remaining Canadian events that serve as a platform for launching urban talent and the only event that has launched the careers of up-and-coming Canadian producers, BBM is in a class by itself. As a result, the judges for the upcoming BBM VI will draw from some of the most reputable producers that have shined in BBM throughout the years.

Ric Notes – The 1st producer to win a BBM Battle Royale (32-producer showdown), which netted him a $2,000 cash prize. He is also the only producer to win every BBM competition he has entered, 3-for-3. Recently, he produced a track which has received radio play in New York City.

Gigz – Renowned as the only producer to score a perfect 10/10 by Wu Tang Clan producer, Mathematics, at BBM IV for one of his musical gems. He is also 1 of 2 producers to have participated in all BBM events to date and has mastered the art of beat 'battling', not to be confused with beat showcasing.

Boi-1da – Highly regarded as Toronto's most sought after urban producer. Since his introduction at BBM I, he has built one of the most impressive Canadian production resumes, comparable to only a few others. His resume includes tracks for KRS One, 50 Cent, Ludacris, Jim Jones, Point Blank and Kardinal Offishall, as well as the Sportsnet Major League Baseball intro song.

One of the best ways to launch an up-and-coming producer is to get their name known and build up their production resume. As a result, we have partnered with Koch Entertainment, who will put out an official remix compilation, which will feature 12 artist(s) from Koch having some of their hottest tracks remixed by the winning producer. This CD will be heavily promoted and be made available through iTunes and numerous other outlets. In addition, the winner of Battle of the Beat Makers VI will receive an array of prizes including a chance to participate in the Dynamic Producer Chop Shop Seminar in Atlanta this November; a FREE course in the Recording Arts Program at Centennial College (to learn about Music Publishing and Business Contracts), coverage on HipHopCanada.com, Clothing, Professional Studio Time (20 hours to mix and master tracks), national coverage in Urbanology Magazine (Canada's #1 Urban Lifestyle Magazine), as well as software (FL Studio 8) and hardware (M-Audio Trigger Finger).

Event: Battle of the Beat Makers VI
Date: Saturday, August 23rd, 2008
Time: Doors open at 8:00pm, Show starts at 9:30pm
Location: El Mocambo, 464 Spadina Avenue (at College), Toronto
Cost: $10 in advance, $15 at the door
Host: Bozack Morris
DJ: DJ Tab
Judges: Ric Notes, Gigz and Boi-1Da
Guest Performances: TBA

BEAT SAMPLER VOL. II – This new CD will prep the competition for BBM VI. Sound Supremacy Entertainment released another underground classic compilation Battle of the Beat Makers – Beat Sampler Vol. 2, to highlight the caliber of producers who enter these competitions. This new CD includes 25 new producers and can be downloaded from the website: www.soundsupremacy.com.

Battle of the Beat Makers (BBM) is Canada's Official Producer Competition, which focuses on showcasing the talents of the hottest up-and-coming Canadian Producers. BBM is the first outlet for Canadian Producers to showcase their talents in a live setting and has featured over 250 Producers to date.

For more information contact:
Sound Supremacy Entertainment
Email: info@soundsupremacy.com
Web: http://www.soundsupremacy.com

Worlds.com & Paid, Inc. Partner to Deliver Advanced 3-D Virtual World with e-Commerce for Darryl "DMC" McDaniels

August 20, 2008

BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Futuristic 3-D social networking community Worlds.com (OTCBB: WDDD) and PAID, INC. (OTCBB: PAYD) have joined forces to develop a cutting edge, rich immersive 3-D environment for hip-hop legend Darryl "DMC" McDaniels, who co-founded the pioneering hip hop group Run-DMC. The highly symbiotic relationship is expected to open an ever-evolving series of pathways to increase web site traffic, enhance the experience of WORLDS.COM users and PAID celebrities' fans and grow the revenue and profits of both companies and their clients.

Worlds.com will be creating a 3-D online virtual "world" for DMC where registered users create avatars -- virtual personas – that "live" and interact in the virtual world and can either observe or be actively involved in the activities taking place. Paid will be creating virtual merchandise items that will be available for purchase by Worlds' users to fashionably clothe or accessorize their avatars. All of the content and features available on DMC's web site, Me-DMC.com, created and managed by PAID, will link seamlessly to DMC World. To facilitate ecommerce on Worlds, Paid will be integrating its patented ecommerce technology into WORLDS' online 3-D marketplace.

"As we build and manage DMC's online brand and presence, it is fitting that one of the most influential and legendary pioneers of hip hop - who was also responsible for igniting the hip hop/rock revolution in 1986 with the incredible RunDMC/Aerosmith collaboration on "Walk This Way" - would be the first hip hop artist to lead the charge into the virtual worlds arena with the industry's leading innovator," said Keith Garde, president of Paid, Inc. celebrity services and president of PKA Management, a Paid, Inc. subsidiary that manages DMC. "We believe the fans who will be attracted to DMC World will come from among a variety of genres, interacting in an immersive and unbelievably detailed, exciting 3-D virtual community.

Garde added, "As DMC is both a hip hop pioneer and progenitor of the joining of the rap and rock , we anticipate that many rap and rock artists' alike will follow DMC's lead and develop their own Worlds to provide a channel for their fans to have a 24/7 3-D-culture experience. Paid is pleased to be offering its ecommerce technology and merchandise fulfillment services to ensure that users have the richest 3-D experience possible."

This relationship breaks new ground as a licensing opportunity under which WORLDS.COM can broker the use of PAID, Inc.'s newly-patented shipping calculation technology when signing or renewing contracts with its own clients, which today includes some of the world's most familiar brands and entertainment entities.

"This relationship with PAID allows us to enhance our services for WORLDS.COM members with a broad range of available products inside and outside the virtual communities," said Thom Kidrin, Worlds.com CEO. "We believe that Paid will be able to offer a broader range of innovative and creative products and efficiently manage fulfillment with their specialized inventory management and shipping infrastructure to enable all involved parties to increase revenues and the bottom line."

Kidrin noted, "We are opening the door to expand further into recording artists, sports figures and other well-known brands to reach greater traffic through our relationship with Paid. We are also attracted by the nature of PAID's relationship consulting services in the areas of sports and music industry marketing, and we see ourselves creating new revenue-generating strategies together as part of the natural progression of our business relationship."

About WORLDS:

WORLDS.COM is the pioneering platform in 3D virtual communities and rich immersive environments. Launched in 1994, WORLDS leverages its patented proprietary technology in partnership with brand leaders in specific market segments to offer multi-user environments that include interactive Avatars (self-representation personas), rich media graphics, text chat, voice-to-voice chat, video and e-commerce. The 3D communities allow visitors to interact with each other, teleport throughout the WORLDS environment as well as participate in shared experiences. In addition to partnering with content providers that have strong brands and an existing following, WORLDS encourages individuals to create their own virtual spaces, communities and unique Avatars with easy-to-use tools. WORLDS.COM has always been ahead of its time, and with the widespread use of broadband Internet in recent years, is redefining the mainstream Internet experience.

About PAID, Inc.:

PAID, Inc. operates a diversified set of businesses, including its celebrity services and AuctionInc ecommerce technology businesses. Using proprietary patented technology, PAID's innovative AuctionInc brand shipping calculation and auction management software and services are utilized to streamline online auctions, ecommerce and web site development and hosting. PAID, Inc.'s celebrity services provides celebrities and organizations with official Web sites and fan club services that include e-commerce storefronts, ticketing and fan experience packages and web site content to attract tens of thousands of visitors daily. The Company also sponsors autograph signing events and other sports marketing services for sports clientele. The Company's common stock is traded on the OTC Bulletin Board under the symbol PAYD. For further information, visit http://www.paid.com.

Forward Looking Statements:

This Press Release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 that are based upon current expectations or beliefs, as well as a number of assumptions about future events, including matters related to the Company's operations, profitability, business development efforts, and expectations about celebrity programs and fan club activities, technologies, and services. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements and the assumptions upon which they are based are reasonable, it can give no assurance that such expectations and assumptions will prove to have been correct. The reader is cautioned not to put undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, as these statements are subject to numerous factors and uncertainties. In addition, other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially are discussed in the Company's most recent filings, including Form 10-KSB with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Contacts

For PAID, Inc.:

Julie Shepherd of Accentuate PR, +1-815-479-1833

Julie@paid.com
or

For WORLDS.COM:

Kevin Mercuri, +1-212-584-4321

kmercuri@5wpr.com

Paltalk and Island Def Jam Music Group/Mercury Records Announce Partnership to Showcase Artists on Paltalk's Popular Socialcasting Platform

Record label's promising hip hop trio 'One Block Radius' to interact with fans via video and perform live on upcoming episode of Paltalk's originally produced MusicScene show

NEW YORK, Aug. 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Paltalk, the leading real-time, video- based community with over four million active members, today announced that hip hop trio One Block Radius will be the featured guest on the upcoming episode of MusicScene, at 6:15 PM ET on Wednesday, August 20th.

One Block Radius, which is comprised of music veterans Marty James, DJ MDA, and MC Z-Man, will be performing live during the episode, and participating in a live Q&A session with host Juliette Powell as well as the online audience viewing simultaneously on Paltalk. The band is rising through the musical landscape with a unique mixture of pop, R&B, and hip-hop themed music, and recently signed a record deal with Island Def Jam Music Group. Their new album, "You Got Me," will be released in stores on September 16th.

Hosted by television personality and former Miss Canada Juliette Powell, MusicScene is a popular Paltalk show that connects the Paltalk community with their favorite musicians via voice and video chat, while also giving artists the opportunity to perform live in real-time in front of an online audience.

"Paltalk's socialcasting platform enables up-and-coming groups to gain exposure throughout the world and build their fan bases in a completely interactive, face-to-face way," said Joel Smernoff, President and COO of Paltalk. "Our MusicScene show has proven to be an effective promotional platform for both well-established artists and blossoming stars, and we are eager to continue this momentum with One Block Radius' upcoming appearance."

This announcement will be the first in what expects to be a string of future appearances by artists from Island Def Jam and Mercury Records. Since its launch last year, MusicScene has featured popular music icons such as Slash and JoJo, as well as rising artists such as Missy Higgins.

For more information on Paltalk, and for a complete schedule of shows including MusicScene, visit www.paltalk.com/musicscene.

About Paltalk

Paltalk is the premier real-time, video-based community bringing together traditional broadcasting media, social networking, user-generated content and video chat. With more than 4 million active users, Paltalk hosts the world's largest interactive video community, PaltalkScene, offering thousands of users the ability to watch and interact with online video programming, including serialized shows, live events, and user-generated content, as well as interact with each other through real-time voice, text and video chat.

Paltalk's diverse programming includes Paltalk original shows featuring celebrities, radio personalities and newsmakers such as the radio jocks Opie and Anthony and Diana Falzone. The company also broadcasts live interactive video chat events, such as musical performances and comedy variety shows. Paltalkers can interact with the featured hosts and performers in real-time as well as other members in the room. Recently, Paltalk hosted live broadcasts with famed musician Slash and world-renowned author Stephen King. Paltalk also offers its users the ability to create and share their own user-generated video content with each other and to the broader community.

Source: Paltalk

CONTACT: Matt Rizzetta, matt@dukaspr.com, or Todd Barrish, both of Dukas
Public Relations, +1-212-704-7385, ext 3632, for Paltalk

Web site: http://www.paltalk.com/
http://www.paltalk.com/musicscene

New Jersey Rapper Hasan Salaam Releases "Angel Dust"

Hot new single for forthcoming LP "Children of God"

Hasan Salaam Teams with Brand Nubian's Lord Jamar for "Angel Dust"

August 19, 2008 - San Jose, CA - Freedom Press and 5th Column Records are proud to announce the September 2nd release of Hasan Salaam single "Angeldust" for his forthcoming LP "Children of God".

Hasan Salaam was hypnotized by the power of the mic at a young age, prompting a rap style that has been in the works since the age of 11. His first live show, at the age of 14, was the beginning of a rap phenom. Hasan officially grabbed the mic with authority in 2002 and hasn't put it down yet. His independent debut album "Paradise Lost" hit the streets in 2005. Songs like "Prayer of a Sinner" and "Tales of the Lost Tribe" soon set the internet on fire.  Hasan soon found himself in high demand, traveling across 38 states within North America as well as ripping stages in Canada and United Kingdom.

But after he returned, he realized that there was still much work to be done. "I work with kids. I got tired of the kids calling one another n*gga. I told them, "There are no n*ggas and b*tches here. You are children of God. We're forgetting why we're here in the first place. I felt it was time to reinstill the strength thats inside of us, and inside of our children."

"Children of God" upholds the lyrical and quality of Hip-Hop's Golden Era, while simultaneously pushing the music forward. This is heard most noticeably in tracks like "Angel Dust" produced by Brand Nubain's Lord Jamar (who also sings the hook) outlining the painful story of a stripper who is destroyed inside a web of her own escapisms. The funk laced, organ infused "15 Minutes" tells of the chaos of the entertainment industry with an infectious hook. Tracks like speaker knocking "Uprock" featuring Masta Ace bangs with the concrete grit and flow that made the east coast the cornerstone of Hip-Hop. "History of Violence" highlights the lack of security we all feel trying to make it through the day. The horn blaring "Insomniac" might well be remembered as an urban anthem for future freedom fighters. Production credits for this full bodies LP go to Lord Jamar, Craig Rip, Impaq, Iron Braydz, Kasim Kato, Def Dom, Rugged N Raw and Hasan Salaam himself.

"My approach to choosing is if I can see whats happening over the beat when it drops" says the reflective Salaam. "Then the writing process is just that I have stories that I already want to tell. 'Angel Dust' is a story about my homegirl. 'Kingdom of Heaven' just makes me think of peace. To me its what heaven on earth sounds like- so I wrote to that."

"Children of God" was created to be musically seductive and informative for the listener. Melodically rich without blurring the line of real block music, Hasan Salaam illustrates the power and pain of the inner city. He does this effectively, without celebrating the undeniable darker elements of street life. "Children of God" drops September 2nd 2008.

CLICK HERE NOW TO HEAR "ANGEL DUST" & "15 MINUTES":

http://www.shinkenpublicrelations.com/hasansalaam

MP3 FOR DJ's available at request. For more information contact Adisa Banjoko at abanjoko@shinkenpublicrelations.com or call (408) 449-9810.

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408.449.9810
abanjoko@shinkenpublicrelations.com

MADLIB THE BEAT KONDUCTA 'WLIB AM: KING OF THE WIGFLIP'

RELEASE DATE: 20TH OCTOBER 2008

Madlib: maverick, prolific, and tirelessly uninhibited. 'W.L.I.B. AM. King of the Wigflip', the final instalment in the Beat Generation series, finds Madlib venturing away from the deconstruction of world rhythms on recent projects and returning to his Western hemisphere roots in hip-hop and R&B.

Starting with the ominous, tribal overtones of 'The New Resident' its spiritual spank followed by the customarily aggressive Guilty Simpson on the brassy, stabbing 'Blow the Horns On 'Em' In getting back to basics, lyricism is in full effect, courtesy of Cali cohorts such as Defari on the driving, speed-limit bass funk of 'Gamble On Ya Boy', MED and Poke's ode to home stance with the fury of 'The Ox (805)' and Murs doing what Murs do in addressing the "can't live with 'em, can't live without 'em" state of male-female relations over the electro-pulse minimalism of 'Ratrace'. Beat Konducta The Younger, Oh No, teams up with big brother Madlib as The Professionals on 'I Want It Back' while the maestro himself steps away from his helm at the beat machine and drops into the vocal booth on the audacious 'Heat'.

World Famous Beat Junkie J.Rocc heralds the return of the DJ with cuts on 'Blindfold Test #10 (He Don't Play)' before the proceedings venturing eastward with Detroit's party hearty Frank N' Dank riding the humming, percussive 'Drinks Up!' like Motor City madmen. Another Motown-born MC, former Common and Kanye West sideman, Karriem Riggins, provides a glimpse into the Madlib-Riggins Supreme Team pairing on the melancholy 'Life', while veteran Prince Po provides a standout cameo with the vibrant buoyancy of 'The Thang-Thang'.

Talib Kweli, Georgia Anne Muldrow, Roc C, and the songbird styling of Frezna ('Yo-Yo Affair, parts 1 & 2') and Stacy Epps round out 'W.L.I.B. AM. King of the Wigflip', which is woven together by dusty interludes and instrumentals like few but The Beat Konducta can.

'WLIB AM:King of the Wigflip' marks the end of an era. "As Dirty Harry said, 'a man has to realize his limitations'" is how Barely Breaking Even (BBE) co-founder and current label head Peter Adarkwah explains the successful Beat Generation series coming to a close. "Evolution is the key to all survival." Madlib is a fitting piece in the Beat Generation puzzle, which has run the spectrum of top-flight producers with legends (Marley Marl, Pete Rock, Jazzy Jeff), young lions (DJ Spinna, King Britt, Will.I.Am), and the incomparable Jay Dee aka J Dilla, whose 'Welcome to Detroit' was the first artist album to be commissioned by BBE.

But Dilla was not the first artist to be considered by the label for its inaugural Beat Generation release. That distinction would initially go to Kenny Dope of Masters At Work, then to Jazzy Jeff, yet both were hesitant at the time. "It was very different, for the first time in your life, someone giving you the opportunity to basically say who you are as a producer," Jeff told Wax Poetics magazine in 2006. "Because a lot of us are under the hypnotism of the industry, I had no idea what to do. He [Adarkwah] gave me complete freedom, and as much as I begged for that, I got scared because it's kind of like, 'What do you do when somebody gives you complete freedom?'" Short answer: You become Madlib.

"Madlib was not consciously meant to be last in the series," says BBE's Adarkwah, but when considering the producer to which he is most often associated – the late J Dilla – it is without question the proper closure. "Blacktronica should be the future," Adarkwah declares, and he should know best, for it is Blacktronica that has already helped define his storied label's past and present.

kingofthewigflip.com

For more information contact Ben at Outpost on 020 7684 5636
or email ben@outpostmedia.co.uk