ProHipHop: SpotHymn, Nicki Minaj Signs, Ghostdini Cover, Scott Storch, Drake's Successful Video

ProHipHop posts for Monday, August 31:

SpotHymn: Bubonic Music Video

Nicki Minaj Signs With Young Money / Universal

Ghostface Killah: Ghostdini: Wizard of Poetry Cover Art

Scott Storch Loses Mansion in Foreclosure

Drake: Successful Music Video ft. Trey Songz

NICKI MINAJ SIGNS TO YOUNG MONEY/UNIVERSAL RECORDS

New York, NY--August 31st, 2009 - Months after Drake signs with Universal Records, another intense bidding war ensues, resulting in Nicki Minaj signing with Lil Wayne's Young Money label.  During the last two years Minaj has emerged as one of the premiere rappers, choosing to fore go earlier label offers in order to establish a stronger fan base by way of the internet, promotional touring and a series of mix tapes.

After the release of "Playtime is Over" and "Sucker Free", it was her third mix-tape, the critically acclaimed "Beam Me Up Scotty" with featured appearances from Lil Wayne, Gucci Mane, Busta Rhymes, Bobby Valentino and Drake that caught the attention of music industry heavy weights.

Lil Wayne asserts, "I am honored to have Nicki Minaj as Young Money's First Lady. She is a star"

The battle among labels to sign Minaj heightened this summer and finalized with Minaj signing an exceptional and very unique deal with Young Money/Universal, where she retains and owns all of her 360 rights, including merchandising, sponsorships, endorsements, touring and publishing.

Nicki Minaj asserts,  "To say I'm excited would be an understatement. It's validation. It's proof. It's empowerment. I represent every little girl in a hood near you. To everyone that supported me two years ago when I was on underground mix-tapes and DVDs and to the people that only caught on two weeks ago, I say thank you. Be proud of yourself. You've given girls all around the world the permission to change the face of female rap."

Minaj's debut album is anticipated to be released in early 2010 and will be distributed through Universal Motown. Minaj is currently appearing with Lil Wayne at sold-out arenas throughout the country on the America's Most Wanted tour, which also features Young Jeezy, Soulja Boy and more.  Minaj continues to be managed by Mizay Enertainment's Debra Antney who also represents Gucci Mane.

CONTACT :
MIZAY ENTERTAINMENT : 678.272.0354
YOUNG MONEY ENTERTAINMENT : 305.673.3530

PAA All-Stars to Perform At Harvard University, Other Boston Sites

Student Group to Demonstrate the Positive Nature of Hip-Hop Culture

(Cleveland, Ohio)  Progressive Arts Alliance (PAA) is pleased to announce that the PAA All-Stars student group will perform and present at Harvard University in October.  The PAA All-Stars consists of students from the annual RHAPSODY Hip-Hop Summer Arts Camp, which was recently highlighted in the World Almanac for Kids as a featured "fun camp."  All youth in the group are from the Greater Cleveland area.

The PAA All-Stars, a group of emerging, young professional artists from PAA's annual camp, opened for legendary hip-hop pioneer Grandmaster Flash at the 2007 Ingenuity Festival of Art and Technology in Cleveland.  The group has also performed at the 2007 Annual Meeting of The Cleveland Foundation and has also made appearances at Cleveland City Hall, the Ohio Independent Film Festival, and the Diversity Center of Northeast Ohio as well as performing at the Cleveland State University Wolstein Center with the Contemporary Youth Orchestra.  Members of the group include Robert Crump, Shutha Dejarnette, Tyler Drummer, Connnor Musarra, Rolanda Carter, Demetrius Camp, Ray Smith, and Tristen Hall.

Students will perform at the Harvard University Graduate School of Education's Continuing the Conversation: Building Community conference that will convene an international audience of Arts In Education Harvard alumni. PAA Executive Director and Founder Santina Protopapa is among the Harvard alumni who will be at the event.  Students will also perform at other sites in Boston and will visit other youth arts education programs.  Sites include the Berklee School of Music, The Flagship Intel Clubhouse at The Museum of Science, Boston, and the worldwide headquarters of undergroundhiphop.com.

Students will share the stage with Jahi, an international hip-hop emcee originally from Cleveland, who is among the professional artist-educators at PAA.  For over ten years, Jahi has worked with youth using hip-hop in education in addition to touring nationally and internationally with groups such as Public Enemy, Blackalicious, and Nobody Beats the Beats, among others. His lyrics are best described as socially conscious.

PAA's annual Hip-Hop Summer Arts Camp is an installment of the RHAPSODY Hip-Hop Education Program: Recognizing Hip-Hop as a Powerful Source of Development for Youth. RHAPSODY is a program of Progressive Arts Alliance, a Cleveland-based non-profit arts-in-education organization. The mission of PAA is to provide experiences in the contemporary arts that stimulate critical thinking and promote progressive thought.  Much of PAA's educational mission centers around the utilization of the contemporary arts as a compelling educational tool.

For more information, visit http://www.paalive.org, e-mail
paainfo@paalive.org or call (216) 772-4PAA (4722).    

Press inquires, please contact:
Santina Protopapa, (216) 216-772-4722, santina@paalive.org

J. NOIZE – SKILLFUL CHI-TOWN RAPPER/PRODUCER UNVEILS DEBUT OFFERING, "Y.G.B" (YOUNG, GIFTED & BLACK)

SCHEDULED FOR LATE SEPTEMBER, "Y.G.B." STEPS AWAY FROM TRENDS TO BLAZE POSITIVE TRAIL FOR HIP-HOP AND RAP

ALL-STAR LINEUP, INCLUDING PLATINUM PRODUCERS TIM & BOB, HOUSE LEGEND ROY DAVIS, JR, TERRY DEXTER,  AND MORE LEND THEIR TALENTS TO J. NOIZE'S PROJECT 

J. Noize (www.myspace.com/jheatfam ) understands instinctively that his native Chicago's musical reputation is the envy of the world, yet the 24-year-old hip-hop producer-turned-rapper is undaunted in his quest to add his unique flavor to the 2nd city's glorious history.  With the release of his debut project, Young, Gifted & Black (Y.B.G), on the Soul Electric, J. Noize pours his heart and soul into a series of tracks that weave together to tell a story of the city and its denizens, yet each cut stands on its own as a singular masterpiece. As a rapper, J. Noize brings a reporter's keen eye for observation of the underbelly of street life, in the process, exposing necessary knowledge for uplifting those stuck in an environment where there is seemingly no way out. 

J. Noize's musical style, a gathering of hip-hop history from coast to coast and all points in between, suggests that he will indeed reach his lofty goal on Young, Gifted & Black (Y.B.G.). The collection, executive produced by John Hoerni and Roy Davis Jr., with production assistance from platinum producers Tim & Bob, Waajeed of the R&B group Platinum Pied Pipers, Doc Link, Joey Fernandez (who co-engineered the project with Kid Soul) and J. Noize's own Heat Fam Productions, pulls the listener into his vision. 

Along with Yung Nef, J. Noize is co-founder of Heat Fam Productions.  Their love affair with music caused them to bond together and to dedicate themselves to raising the rap and hip-hop bar as high as possible.  Despite his young age, J. Noize stands on solid ground, experience-wise: "I've been producing for 10 years and started emceeing in high school." While in high school, friends and family encouraged J Noize to enter talent contests in order to further his career. One of the loudest voices of encouragement was his own brother, House music legend Roy Davis, Jr., whose remixes catapulted the careers of the likes of Eric Benet, Faith Evans, Mary J. Blige, Seal, and Terry Dexter, who adds her voice to the driving single, "Bangin' Beats and Dope Rhymes."

After high school, J. Noize—a.k.a. Jason Davis—attended Chicago State University where none other than Kanye West's late mother, Donda West, who was a teacher at the university, gave J. Noize her stamp of approval. "She said to me after I played her a four-song demo, 'I'm gonna be honest with you, son, this is your calling in life.'"  Armed with such a ringing endorsement, J. Noize threw all his efforts into improving his craft. "That was my motivation to continue as an MC and as a producer." Friends later encouraged him to enter the "Dynamic Producers 2005" beat battle, where he ended up winning the city-wide competition in its only incarnation. By winning, J. Noize realized he truly had the goods to take his talents to a larger stage.

When J. Noize related Mrs. West's glowing critique, Roy Davis flew J. Noize to Los Angeles, where he was producing tracks for Dexter. "Roy has been like a brother/father to me. I was the last of four children, and Roy pretty much guided me through everything I was going through while growing up; he was my rock and kept me focused in the right direction." While in Los Angeles, J. Noize absorbed all the nuances of a state-of-the-art studio, and took the experience back to Chicago, where his reputation grew as one of the top underground producers in the city. Over the years, J. Noize worked with Chicago acts King David & Goliath, Brittany Jenean and, currently, Erin Martin. So, with his reputation assured, J. Noize calls in favors from the above-mentioned and more of the cream of the Second City hip-hop scene to flesh out his ideas and turn a dream into reality. Other featured artists on Y.G. B. include vocalists Kaye Fox, Andrew Bees of Black Uhuru, Manny and I.M.A.G.E., and rappers D-Illa ( J. Noize's older brother), Kazi the Blak and Sunn.

J. Noize feels that Chicago's musical reputation –from electric blues to House to R. Kelly to hip-hop/rap stars Twista, Common and, of course Kanye West, will continue to grow. Because of its central position, the Midwest draws influences from the East, West and the South. ""Chicago has a multitude of styles, depending on which area of the city you come from," he notes. "It's a melting pot. We draw off different things from each side. You've got the Lupe Fiascos, the Shawnnas, the Twistas, Do or Die, Crucial Conflict, the Kanyes. So it covers a large breadth of playaz that represent the city on a nation-wide level. I'm looking to add my flavor to that mix."

J. Noize gathers his material from a wide range of influences, influences that cover the "Golden Age" of rap, hip-hop and R&B. "LL Cool J, Nas, Tupac Shakur, Scarface, Outkast, Organized Noize, the Dogg Pound and 8 Ball & MJG were some of the acts I looked up to. Producers that influenced my style were DJ Premier, Dr. Dre, Kanye of course, No I.D. from here in Chicago, Just Blaze, Slice Tee and T-Mix and Jazze Pha. Oh, and DJ Quik; I can't forget him; he's one of my favorite producers. Favorite R&B atrist R. Kelly, Joe, Musiq Soulchild, Maxwel, Usher,  Justin Timberlake, Bilal, Anthony Hamilton, John Legend, D'Angelo—whom my brother Roy worked with—Mary J. Blige, Dwele, Faith Evans… The list goes on."

The 1st single from Y.B.G is "Find Him," a tale of finding one's positive direction in life. R&B diva Terry Dexter joins  J. Noize, and later adds her voice, along with Sunn on "Bangin' Beats & Dope Rhymes," a hypnotic track that amply supports J. Noize as he spits hot rhymes. "Warning Shots" is an ominous tale of the senseless and seeming endless gang violence that saturates everyday life in the inner city which features Andrew Bees of Black Uhuru. The message, over a ragamuffin reggae rhythm coupled with a crunching beat, paints a grim picture that warns of malfeasance from both those sworn to uphold the law and the street denizens looking to survive some way, somehow. Young, Gifted & Black also features an appearance by Kazi The Blak along with Virgil Strafford on Knocking on Heavens Door Pt.3.

J. Noize stresses that the positive slant of his music is no better or worse than that of rappers who, seemingly, glory in the rough and tumble gang life: "I don't take away anything from any other artist and how they make their music. That's just the way I was raised by my parents. I was always instilled with morals and values: Those are the same morals and values that I want to present to the world." His mother, Patricia Davis, who passed away in 2002, was an in-demand background vocalist in the Chicago area, while his father, Roy Davis, Sr., is a drafting engineer. "There was always music in the house, and by the time I came along, she was the piano player for our church. We come from a family that has a long musical bloodline in the church." 

Once his project is on cruise, J. Noize will concentrate on partner Yung Nef's solo project called PRODUCA MC. "He's soon to be 20, but Yung Nef is already one of the best producers in Chicago," J. Noize notes. Then, J. Noize plans to concentrate on D-Illa's PRODUCTS & GOODS  project, which is scheduled for release in 2010 next year. "We're working very diligently on those two projects," he emphasizes, "but we're going to continue to solidify the Chicago area talent. I feel we always leave our city short-handed because the entertainment industry is pretty much based in New York or Los Angeles or Atlanta or Miami. I want to emphasize with my listeners three points on this project: First and foremost, God first. Second, it has to have a message. And third, the beat's gotta be slammin'!"

Contact: Steve Levesque, Tasya Swisko
Luck Media  Marketing, Inc. (818) 760-8077
info@luckmedia.com or www.luckmedia.com

Luenell rises to "certified" super star status and graces the cover of The Humor Mill Magazine due out on September 7th

Los Angeles, California, Tuesday, September 1st, 2009 --It's been quite a journey for fast and flip comedienne Luenell born in the little town of Tollette, Arkansas. There have been many twists and turns, peaks and valleys but alas she has made it through and is now recognized by her peers, the public and the media as a "certified" super star comic.

"Someone with Luenell's star quality is hard to deny. We had to choose her." says, Frank Holder, Publisher of The Humor Mill.

In the September 7th issue, Luenell will give the public inside information about her life before and after comedy.

For more on Luenell, log on to www.heyluenell.com

For media information/interview requests, contact:  Eugenia Wright @ ISA Public Relations.com www.isapublicrelations.com

AMANDA'S RAY, TEEN NOVEL MAKES WAVES WITH SNEAK PEEK

This wasn't a book but a rap ballad.  Each syllable had a beat that made you want to dance through every page. Amanda's voice was infectious and true.  And just like a good song, when the book is over you want to hear it again and tell a friend about it.
-Lisa Rose, Bookblips.com

All youth today should be exposed to such a inspiring story because it provides empowerment and courage to push forward. Just because someone expects the worse from you due to your circumstances doesn't give you permission to give up. No matter what, chase your dreams and make them a reality. Amanda did.
-Lakeisha, 16 year old, Moultrie, GA

BROOKLYN, NY, September 1, 2009 -- Sneak peek of Amanda's Ray the inspirational hip hop novel that's sweeping the nation by Author-Educator, Tachelle Shamash' Wilkes.

Sneak Peek (Chapter 1)

Where I live ain't always sunshine, it ain't always grey skies either. Sometimes shots ring off rooftops while I'm sleeping at night. Other times children fly free like birds up and down Brooklyn concrete streets with smiles on their faces.

I knew I could write when Ms. Johnson stampeded to the back of the classroom with her mega ten size feet. "Amanda Raye, you have a gift," she uttered as she slipped an A paper in my palms. My lips curved, cracked a half of smile and shoved the poem to the bottom of my book bag -- hearing it crumble as if it was being crushed by buildings. Yeah I can write, but what's the use?  Writers don't make loot and that's what I needed to get us out the ghetto.

Then I found Kendra Star.  She battled Lady Luck on Fight Klub.  The way she spit was killa.  Kendra Star's vicious on da mic.   I loved the way Kendra spit them bars -- "beamers – move so fast, can't imitate my swag..."  Fell in love with Kendra on the spot.  She was the hottest female rapper out and I wanted to be just like her, so I started freestylin' -- got nice from practicing everyday.  Googled everything Kendra Star and studied her rhymes.  Dissected them line by line 'cause I wanted to know what made Kendra tick.

There was something about Kendra Star -- the way she moved, the clothes, her raspy voice. I hung onto every sound that flowed from her tongue. Every time Kendra was on 106 and Park, my eyes melted the TV screen.  As soon as she came out with a new song I downloaded it to my IPod and memorized it instantaneously. 

It wasn't just the clothes she flossed, but there was struggle in her rhymes – deep-edged pain.  It was mine. She was my mirror, and I was reflectin'.  Kendra had a crack addicted mother – Mine died at eight. We lived in parallel worlds.  I ain't obsessed or nothing -- ain't no lesbian. I just think Kendra Star is fly and that's why I had to see her in person.

Purchase Amanda's Ray

Amanda's Ray to not merely entertain, but as an eye-opener intended to affect change, even if it's one young mind at a time. Amanda's Ray is available at www.femmixx.com and www.amazon.com.

About the Author

Tachelle Shamash Wilkes, founder of femmixx.com, is a platform for women music producers, DJ's & Emcees. She has shared the stage with KRS-One, and Doug E. Fresh and has been featured in Scratch Magazine, The Source.com, BBC Radio, NBC, and ABC News. Wilkes received her Master's in Education from Brooklyn College is not only a voice for women in hip-hop, but an advocate and educator of youth. Wilkes teaches at an art-centered high-school in Brooklyn , NY . Amanda's Ray (Enaz Publishing) is her first novel.

Want Tachelle to Come to Your School?

To schedule author interview, readings, signings, or to request a copy for review place e-mail admin@femmixx.com

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Artist Leon Jones' Famed Michael Jackson / Elizabeth Taylor Autographed Painting Included in Julien's Auctions' "Music Icon's" Event

Jones' Painting to be Auctioned November 21 with Proceeds to Benefit West Angeles Church of God In Christ's Children's Department on behalf of 23 year old Evangelist/Missionary Nicole R. Banks

August 2009, Los Angeles -  When Leon Jones first announced the sale of his autographed airbrushed rendition of Michael Jackson and Elizabeth Taylor, the world took note.  Jones's splendid rendition of the iconic celebrity pair made headlines around the world.  The Los Angeles based artist, currently residing in Orange County, is well known for his vast collection of autographed work, including Jay Leno, Kobe Bryant, Shaquille O'Neal, Jennifer Lopez, Jennifer Love Hewitt and Snoop Dogg.  But with the recent passing of Michael Jackson, his autographed painting of Jackson alongside Taylor has taken center stage.

The painting has since been consigned to Julien's Auctions and will be included in  the auction house's historic "Music Icon's" auction event to be held November 21 at the Hard Rock Café in New York City's Time Square. The painting will be featured alongside other one-of-kind treasures such as Michael Jackson's glittery glove, an early Madonna demo tape and unreleased Jimi Hendrix lyrics.

"This is an artist's dream," reveals Jones. "To have my work included in such a prominent event is the biggest honor.  Julien's Auctions is world recognized for their collections.  I am simply humbled."

"Jones's painting is beautifully done.  The fact that it is signed by both Michael Jackson and Elizabeth Taylor is an added attribute, deeming it one of a kind.  It's a perfect fit with our "Music Icon's" event," adds Darren Julien of Julien's Auctions.

A percentage of the proceeds from the sale will benefit the West Angeles Church of God in Christ's Children's Department for their Youth on a Mission Program.  Jones was inspired by 23 year old evangelist / missionary Nicole R. Banks, a young African American residing in Los Angeles who is currently in Africa working with children with AIDS.  "Michael Jackson loved children.  He was always giving and sharing his love.  I think my contribution would have made him happy. Ms. Banks is a true example of selflessness and her work is to be commended," notes Jones.

Jones, who has received no formal training, possesses the uncanny ability to capture the aura of his subjects with his remarkable airbrush techniques.  His works are indeed hauntingly beautiful as the imagery almost dances off the canvas.  After securing the autographs from Michael Jackson and Elizabeth Taylor, almost by chance, in 2002 at a Laguna Beach celebrity event, Jones was commissioned by Jackson a few years later to paint several works, including two 15 foot murals at the Neverland Ranch.

Jones' autographed Michael Jackson/Elizabeth Taylor airbrushed portrait is simply magnificent to gaze upon.  The untitled work is 36" x 48" with each autograph emblazoned in bold silver ink and measuring 12 inches in length.

To preview the art and see additional work by Leon Jones, go now to http://TheArtMan.com .    For more information on the "Music Icon's" auction held by Julien's Auctions go to  http://www.juliensauctions.com.

NOTE TO MEDIA:  Leon Jones in available for interviews, contact jazzmynepr@gmail.com .

KOTTONMOUTH KINGS Raid The Vaults At Capitol Records For New Double Dose DVD/CD Series Coming September 15th

The lords of the underground, KOTTONMOUTH KINGS, are set to make the end of the year the most exciting point in 2009 for their fans. The group is set to release three 'Double Dose' CD/DVD titles which will be released starting September 15th, 2009 through Suburban Noize. Daddy X prepared the following statement:

"KOTTONMOUTH KINGS are digging into our treasure chest and re-releasing a string of newly recovered masters from the Capitol Records days. Some of these early releases are either impossible to find or if they are in stores they can be very expensive, so we took them and packaged them together with some killer new art for fans. With the economy in the toilet we wanted to give fans a chance to find these at an affordable price and give them a little something extra for always supporting us even when times are tough. The releases will be doubled up under the name 'Double Doses' starting with 'Double Dose Vol. 1', which features the original 'Hidden Stash' CD and the NEVER RELEASED version of the "OG Dopeumentary" DVD, which drops  on September 15th! On the same day we're also releasing 'Double Dose Vol. 2' which features the DVD 'Endless Highway' with a special CD of KMK's 15 favorite road songs titled 'Rollin' Down the Highway'. 'Double Dose Vol. 3' pairs our now classic 'Hidden Stash 2' album with a re-released version of our 'Dopeumentary' home video and that hits stores on September 29! These reissues will be collector's items for the hardcore fans – a great way to re-visit the early days of the Kottonmouth Kings! "

Daddy X continues, "This special promotion sets the stage for the release of 'Hidden Stash 420' which is dropping on October 13th! For the fourth installment of the 'Hidden Stash' we pulled out all the stops and created a double CD with 40 songs and a full length DVD 'The Lost Adventures of the Kottonmouth Kings'. There are 25 unreleased tracks of B-sides, collaborations and remixes along with a new KINGSPADE track called "Gone Git It", plus new Johnny Richter and D-Loc solo joints. Tech N9NE is featured on four tracks, HED PE, Brother J of X-Clan, Big B, Dirtball, Potluck and Judge D round out the special guests. This is a brand new CD and the fourth epic installment of the KOTTONMOUTH KINGS' 'Hidden Stash' series. 'Hidden Stash 420' promises to be an epic piece of the KMK catalog and this onslaught of material is only the beginning. LONG LIVE THE KINGS!"

Stay tuned to www.SubNoizeStore.com for exclusive pre-order packages and discounts on the 'Double Dose' series and 'Hidden Stash 420'. Kottonmouth Kings will perform alongside Korn, Chris Cornell, Shiny Toy Guns, Pepper, Unwritten Law, Fishbone, Shwayze, LMFAO, The Donnas and others at this year's Sunset Strip Music Festival

CATCH KOTTONMOUTH KINGS LIVE:
Sep 12 - West Hollywood, CA  @ Sunset Strip - Sunset Strip Music Festival w/ Korn & Chris Cornell & Pepper
Oct 07 - Honolulu, HI @ Pipeline Café
Oct 08 - Kihei, HI @ Ocean's Beach Bar & Grill
Oct 16 - Flagstaff, AZ @ Orpheum Theatre
Oct 17 - Albuquerque, NM @ Albuquerque Convention Center
Oct 18 - Tucson, AZ @ Rialto Theater

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www.KottonmoutKings.com
www.SuburbanNoizeRecords.com
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON KOTTONMOUTH KINGS, HIGH RES PHOTOS OR TO ARRANGE INTERVIEWS PLEASE CONTACT:

James Wright and Kerosene Media
519.759.3009
james (at) kerosenemedia.com

Jeremih fans can now Remix the artist's hits with the launch of "Birthday Sex" Romplr: Remix for iPhone

Fans who promote the Jeremih Romplr on tweettow.in can win free apps and autographed Jeremih swag

(SAN FRANCISCO, CA)- August 27, 2009- Island Def Jam Music Group's artist and producer Jeremih has teamed up with Moderati to allow fans to create their own mixes from three of the artist's hits – "Birthday Sex", "Birthday Sex (Uptempo)" and "My Ride."   To celebrate the release, fans can promote the link to the Jeremih Romplr on tweettow.in (http://tweettow.in/jeremih) for a chance to win free Romplrs and autographed Jeremih CDs and t-shirts.  Also for a limited time the regularly priced $2.99 Jeremih "Birthday Sex" Romplr: Remix is available at the reduced special price of 99 cents.

"With the Jeremih 'Birthday sex' Romplr: Remix I'm giving my fans the ability to make their own birthday sex…right on their iPhone!" said Jeremih.

With Romplr, fans can now connect to artists' music in a whole new personal way by creating their own versions of a song and being part of the creative process. Jeremih "Birthday Sex" Romplr: Remix gives fans unprecedented access to the key elements of the original recordings and provides creative tools to really connect with and personalize Jeremih's tracks. Fans can then record and share their mixes via Facebook, Twitter, email, or on www.romplr.com, the online interactive music companion site.

"We see Romplr as a great innovation in digital music. It gives fans the ability to create a deeper connection to Island Def Jam artists and most of all, brings fans closer to the music they love," stated Christian Jorg, IDJ's SVP / New Media & Commerce.

With Jeremih "Birthday Sex" Romplr: Remix, America's leading mobile content agency, Moderati, continues to cement its position in branded mobile entertainment. The company's Virtual Zippo Lighter iPhone application ranked #18 on Comscore's all-time iPhone application downloads list and its recently released Romplrs for Soulja Boy Tell 'Em and The Alchemist both charted in the Top Paid Music Apps on iTunes.

"The fact that Romplr has already enjoyed top slots in Paid Music Apps in the iTunes App Store proves that consumers want more from their music and are willing to pay for it.   Romplr is allowing fans to express themselves and connect to their favourite music in a whole new way, which is really exciting for our label, artist and brand partners," said Jon Vlassopulos, CEO of Moderati.

Jeremih "Birthday Sex" Romplr: Remix is now available on iTunes at a special one-week promotional price of $0.99. To learn more, visit: www.romplr.com. Future artists and smartphone applications will be announced soon. Follow @romplrRemix on Twitter to stay in the mix.

About Island Def Jam Records

The Island Def Jam Music Group is home to a multi-cultural and diverse family of artists and has fast become one of the most successful labels in the industry. It is comprised of Island Records and Def Jam Recordings, and is in partnerships with Disturbing Tha Peace and Slip N Slide. The roster boasts an array of talented artists, including Mariah Carey, Kanye West, Fall Out Boy, The Killers, The-Dream, Fabolous, Melissa Etheridge, Justin Bieber, LL Cool J, NAS, Chrisette Michele, Kristinia DeBarge, Bon Jovi, Ludacris, Lionel Richie, Rihanna, Hoobastank, Jeremih, Sum 41, Rick Ross, Young Jeezy and Ne-Yo.

About Moderati, a Bellrock Media Company

Moderati is a digital content agency that helps media companies and consumer brands connect with their consumers through the creation of engaging entertainment experiences. The company delivers the best digital content to consumers when, where and how they want it, with a mission to engage and entertain through creativity, technology and humor. Moderati has deep roots in mobile content and entertainment, and has been a trusted partner of top-tier wireless carriers and major media companies since 2001, having delivered over 100M individual content downloads. The company is a subsidiary of Japan's leading branded entertainment production company, Bellrock Media, backed by Yoshimoto Kogyo, the largest pure play media company in Japan with interests in TV, talent representation, film, music, physical venues and consumer products. Moderati is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

For more information, visit the Website at http://www.moderati.com.

Contacts

For Moderati
Michal Habdank-Kolaczkowski, 415-677-9125 ext. 207
michal@vscconsulting.com

Famed Music Producer Seven Aurelius Joins eWorld Companies, Inc. Advisory Board

LOS ANGELES, CA--(Marketwire - August 31, 2009) - eWorld Companies, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: EWRC) confirmed today that Seven Aurelius has joined the company's Advisory Board and will assist the company in securing and producing musical content for its Boomerang Media Station™. Mr. Aurelius, better known by the single name, Seven, is one of the most prodigious hitmakers in the world today, having produced countless #1 records for some of music world's biggest stars and numerous Grammy Award-winning albums for combined sales in excess of 50 million units worldwide. His records were responsible for over $100 million in Def Jam's billings two years in a row and his accomplishments have been featured on the front page of the Wall Street Journal. After delivering huge hits for the biggest female singers in the world, Rolling Stone Magazine dubbed Seven "The King of Divas" in 2003, and that same year ASCAP awarded him its highest honor, "Pop Songwriter of the Year." Seven's production credits include dozens of best-selling R&B and pop recordings and numerous masterpieces for some of the world's top performers, including Mariah Carey, Janet Jackson, Lenny Kravitz, Alicia Keyes, Mary K. Blige. Lil' Kim, Ja Rule, Diddy and others. Among his most famous productions are chart-busters such as "I'm Real" and "Ain't it Funny" by Jennifer Lopez, "Just for You " by Lionel Richie, and "Foolish" by Ashanti.

eWorld CEO Henning Morales commented, "We are pleased to welcome Seven to our team and look forward to the enormous contributions he will make to our success." Seven added, "I believe the eWorld concept and the Boomerang Media Station™ will play key roles in the future of musical entertainment. eWorld intends to make a large impact on the music industry and I am excited to do my part in helping achieve that goal."

ABOUT EWORLD COMPANIES, INC.

eWorld Companies, Inc. markets and distributes cutting edge Internet technologies including its patent-pending Boomerang Media Station™, a free Internet application that features exclusive and third-party movies, music videos, webcasts and other streaming video content delivered via its unique state-of-the-art broadcast quality video player. eWorld has recently released Boomerang v4.0; begun marketing a Private Label Boomerang for profit and non-profit organizations; launched its eWorldMix Social Network; and started accepting submissions for the upcoming 2nd annual eWorld Music Awards, all part of a coordinated plan for reaching an initial goal of 1,000,000 Boomerang downloads and $1,000,000 month gross profits by early 2010. For more information visit www.eworldcompanies.com.

Safe Harbor Statement: This release contains forward-looking statements with respect to the results of operations and business of eWorld Companies, Inc., which involves risks and uncertainties. The Company's actual results could materially differ from those discussed. eWorld intends that such statements about the Company's future expectations, including revenues and earnings, and all other forward-looking statements be subject to the "Safe Harbors" provision of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.

Contact:
Henning Morales
CEO
(310) 471-7674

Threader Urban Clothing Partners With "America's Best Dance Crew's" the Beat Freaks Crew

LOS ANGELES, CA--(Marketwire - August 31, 2009) - Streetwear company Wildchild Nation, LLC announces a new partnership with the Beat Freaks, season three's runner up on MTV's hit show, "America's Best Dance Crew." Wildchild Nation will provide online distribution of the Beat Freaks' collection of garments and products as part of Threader, the first online urban clothing marketplace for the dance and entertainment industries.

"The Beat Freaks are a great addition to the growing Threader family. These inspirational and talented ladies combine all styles of hip hop dance and are one of the few crews to have earned mainstream recognition. Now with distribution through the Threader urban clothing marketplace, their fans have a central destination to buy their merchandise," remarked Luam, co-founder of Wildchild Nation.

Beat Freaks member, Teresa Espinosa, commented, "We're elevating the perception of hip hop dance. We want our audience to 'Freak the Dream,' and selling our hip hop clothing on Threader helps support us so we can continue to lead by example."

About Wildchild Nation

Wildchild Nation is a lifestyle urban clothing company based in New York City. Wildchild Nation's urban clothing brand, Wildchild, produces men's and women's quality, trend-right designs influenced by the Soho, urban wear, streetwear, and vintage markets. Their Threader brand is the first Website of its kind in the streetwear dance industry offering everything from basic fulfillment of products, warehousing and customer support to private labeled manufacturing of garments. In line with their mission, they push to revitalize their consumers into self-awareness and action, referring to the "Wildchild Movement" in which individuals are encouraged to explore their hidden ambitions and creativity.

About the Beat Freaks Crew

The Beat Freaks are more than just an all-female, all-styles dance crew; they are inspirations and role models. Their "Freak the Dream" mantra has inspired their fans to turn their own dreams into reality. It is no question that each woman in the crew is a talented performer, as they've each worked with several A-List entertainers. But what makes the Beat Freaks unique is their ability to work together seamlessly while combining several very different styles and personalities. Their passion is to dance, their aim is to inspire, and their goal is to "Freak the Dream."

Contacts
Traci Copeland
Wildchild Nation, LLC
718.450.3884
Email Contact
http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/emailprcntct?id=CECE90CBB72F114E

Matt Wong
Beat Freaks, LLC
323.774.1737
Email Contact
http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/emailprcntct?id=4AC9D2BA8F34FE21

Fitch Affirms Warner Music Group's IDR at 'BB-'; Outlook Stable

August 31, 2009, NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fitch Ratings has affirmed the following Issuer Default Ratings (IDRs) and outstanding debt ratings on Warner Music Group Corp. and its subsidiaries:

Warner Music Group

--IDR at 'BB-'.

WMG Acquisition Corp

--IDR at 'BB-';

--Senior secured at 'BB';

--Subordinated at 'B+'.

WMG Holdings Corp

--IDR at 'BB-';

--Senior unsecured at 'B'.

The Rating Outlook is Stable.

In addition, the ratings on the company's Term Loans and Revolving Credit Facilities have been withdrawn.

The ratings are supported by WMG's strong market share, global footprint, and diversified and established content library. Credit concerns include substantial challenges facing the recorded music industry related to continued declines to its physical unit sales. The Stable Outlook is supported by WMG's adequate liquidity position, scaleable cost structure, and WMG's position as one of the top global music publishing businesses.

The music industry continues to deal with declining physical sales that have not been fully replaced by digital sales in most markets. Year-to-date Aug. 16, 2009, album units including track-equivalent album sales (giving 1/10th credit for digital singles) have decreased 8.9% according to Nielsen SoundScan. Fitch believes these decreases are predominantly the result of continued piracy and copying, and proliferation of alternative entertainment activities and products. Digital tracks and digital albums combined now account for approximately 40% of total adjusted albums. In addition, while both digital products continue to grow (year-to-date up 12% and 18%, respectively, according to Nielsen) it has been at a decelerating rate and still unable to offset the impact from physical sale declines. While Fitch is cautiously optimistic regarding the continued roll-out of cellular music products including over-the-air downloads, Fitch expects a mid-to-high single-digit negative trend on track-equivalent albums to continue during this transition.

Specifically related to WMG, total revenue decreased 2% in the most recent quarter on a constant-currency basis due to general secular trends, as well as difficult international comps and release schedules. Additionally, U.S. physical retailers continue to manage down their physical inventory levels. While the conservative inventory management by U.S. physical retailers has essentially cycled through a material phase, Fitch expects continued pressure in this area for the industry. Fitch believes similar behavior by foreign physical retailers has also been occurring over the last few years. Digital revenue for WMG increased 11% from the prior year and 2% sequentially on a constant currency basis. Digital revenue represented 23% of total revenue for the most recent quarter for WMG.

Fitch currently estimates that nearly 50% of U.S. track-equivalent album sales for the industry are from emerging platforms (iTunes, Amazon physical, etc.) with the other 50% from platforms that will be in permanent decline (physical retailers). This mix continues to shift and the key for the music industry will be to continue to manage their cost structure down with the transition to the emerging platforms which should ultimately gain market share above 75% over the next few years. Given the company's variable cost structure (royalties, physical distribution, etc.), Fitch expects the company to be able to successfully handle this transition.

Fitch continues to believe WMG's push into 360-degree relationships is prudent. As demonstrated over the last few years, there does not appear to be material risk related to the major labels pursuing high-priced established artists in these agreements. Instead, Fitch expects WMG and the other labels to continue to push these agreements with new artists and that the recording industry will have significant leverage regarding deal terms due to the oligopoly structure of the industry combined with the virtually limitless supply of aspiring musicians. Further upside to operations could be realized through radio royalty fees that are currently being considered in Congress, as well as progress related to the ISP's monitoring piracy.

As of June 30, 2009, WMG's gross leverage was approximately 4.6 times (x) and net leverage approximately 3.9x. Pro forma for the recent bond offering, Fitch expects cash interest coverage to be slightly below 3.0x. Including cash interest from the HoldCo notes that become payable beginning in 2010 brings the cash interest coverage ratio to just under 2.5x per Fitch's calculations. Relative to the 'BB-' rating category, the company's free cash flow-to-debt metrics are strong at approximately 15%, due to limited capital expenditure requirements. Fitch assesses the company's negative working capital generally as a permanent position given the timing of receivables versus the royalties paid to artists and Fitch's long-term expectations for the industry. Including the company's $700 million negative working capital deficit as debt still results in free cash flow to debt above 10%.

Fitch assesses WMG's liquidity position based on the operating entity, WMG Acquisition Corp. As such, liquidity is adequate and comprises $247 million of cash as of June 30, 2009. The company no longer has a credit revolver. The previous revolver went unused for its entire existence. Liquidity is also supported by ongoing free cash flow which Fitch estimates will be in excess of $200 million per year. Pro forma for the recent bank amendment and bond offering, the company's maturity schedule is manageable with no maturities until 2014 when $876 million of subordinate notes come due. Fitch believes these maturities could be handled organically through cash on hand and expected free cash flow. Remaining maturities consist of $1.1 billion of senior secured notes due 2016.

WMG's release schedule for the remainder of fiscal 2009 includes Madonna's greatest hits and Paramore, as well as some key Japanese releases from artists that have been top sellers in the past.

For additional information related to WMG and secular trends facing the music industry, please see Fitch's report on Warner Music dated October 2008 and available at 'www.fitchratings.com'.

Fitch's rating definitions and the terms of use of such ratings are available on the agency's public site, 'www.fitchratings.com'. Published ratings, criteria and methodologies are available from this site, at all times. Fitch's code of conduct, confidentiality, conflicts of interest, affiliate firewall, compliance and other relevant policies and procedures are also available from the 'Code of Conduct' section of this site.

Contacts

Fitch Ratings, New York
Jamie Rizzo, CFA, +1-212-908-0548
Rolando Larrondo, +1-212-908-9189
Media Relations:
Kevin Duignan, +1-212-908-0630
kevin.duignan@fitchratings.com
Sandro Scenga, +1-212-908-0278
sandro.scenga@fitchratings.com

Tisha Campbell-Martin Hotter than Ever, Premiering on Irene Cooking with the Stars

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 31 /PRNewswire/ -- Hollywood starlet Tisha Campbell-Martin is the latest guest to make an appearance on the star-studded cooking show; Irene Cooking with the Stars (www.irenecookingwiththestars.com ). Campbell-Martin, a multi-faceted actress, director and producer, whose television and film credits include School Daze, Another 48 Hours, Boomerang, My Wife & Kids with Damon Wayans and her most memorable role, Gina, on the hit sitcom Martin. Tisha joins host Irene in the kitchen this week, whipping up a creamy macaroni and cheese dish that tempts the soul. Tisha also shares some intimate details about her recent cancer scare, a revealing and touching episode you won't want to miss.

  To view the shows:  www.irenecookingwiththestars.com

  Screener: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yEakJlSABxc

  Tisha's episode; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yW3QDZM7NYk

The cutting-edge cooking show recently debuted with Oscar-Winning actor Jamie Foxx and will feature Kris Jenner ("Keeping up with the Kardashians"), Raven Symone, Omarosa ("Celebrity Apprentice") and many more in future episodes. Affectionately known and loved in Hollywood, Irene takes you into the home of your favorite stars to explore their favorite dishes, personal recipes, special cravings and "other secrets," as only she can.

The show website offers fans exclusive access to celebrity recipes, food blogs and Top Ramen Fridays, a special feature where Irene explores the wonderful world of everything Ramen Noodles. Irene's homemade and delicious recipes are economical, quick, easy and hearty meals that can feed a family of 4 for under $20.00. No stranger to Hollywood, Irene has been cooking up unique recipes for her celebrity friends and family to rave reviews for years and is now bringing her culinary talent to television. The website will also offer fans an opportunity to pre-order her cookbook, "Irene's Kitchen Volume 1," scheduled to be released September 28, 2009.

Throughout her acting career, Irene, a Cleveland, Ohio native, honed her skills and garnered success on major films and television projects under the management of the late great Redd Foxx. She has the natural ability to create laughter everywhere she performs and is now gracing the world with her talent on her new show, www.irenecookingwiththestars.com.

For interviews, screeners, headshots or promotional materials contact: Priscilla @ Clarke & Associates, Tel. (202) 723-2200, (240) 476-9643 or pclarkepr@aol.com

Source: Irene Cooking with the Stars

CONTACT: Priscilla @ Clarke & Associates, +1-202-723-2200,
+1-240-476-9643, pclarkepr@aol.com

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

BET Unveils Its New Fall Programming Slate

Original Series "FIRST IN," "HEART OF THE CITY," "MONICA," "PAY IT OFF," "BRING YOUR 'A' GAME," "THE MO'NIQUE SHOW" and "PRESSURE COOKER" Premiere In September and October

NEW YORK, Aug. 31 /PRNewswire/ -- This Fall BET Networks is offering a diverse line-up of original programming. From a new face on the late-night talk show scene, to a fiscally focused game show, to a heart-pounding look at the lives of Compton, Los Angeles firefighters and a series of thought-provoking specials, BET's new slate provides a broad spectrum of real-life stories.

  (Logo:  http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20070716/BETNETWORKSLOGO )

  "PRESSURE COOKER"
  PREMIERES SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 AT 6:30 P.M.*

There's a force-of-nature behind the door to Room 325 at Frankford High School in Philadelphia. Her name is Wilma Stephenson and she teaches Culinary Arts. She has taught at Frankford for 40 years, long before Culinary Arts became part of the school's curriculum. Infamously blunt, Mrs. Stephenson runs a "boot camp" at Frankford, disciplining her students into capable chefs and responsible students. Behind her tough-talking exterior is a teacher, who cares passionately about getting the best out of her students and making sure they receive the opportunities - including scholarships to top programs - that will help them to escape the meager minimum-wage job opportunities of Northeast Philly. She can be cantankerous, and she knows it, but she will do anything for the students who get with the program and show true promise and the hunger to succeed. PRESSURE COOKER, a Participant Media and Non Sequitur Production, directed by Jennifer Grausman and Mark Becker, documents Mrs. Stephenson and those students committed enough to surrender themselves to her enlightened despotism through two semesters in Culinary Arts. By the end of the school year, 13 of her students will have made it through the gauntlet. These seniors aspire to scholarships that will enable them to move on to a future of opportunity. At a school where over 40% of students don't even make it to their senior year, Ms. Stephenson's class stands in stark contrast, with 11 members of last year's class earning over $750,000 in scholarships. She offers the kids her version of the American Dream: You choose a realistic goal. You work hard. You work the system. You get out of Northeast Philly.

  "BRING YOUR 'A' GAME"
  PREMIERES SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 AT 9:00 P.M.*

Actor and director Mario Van Peebles and producer Karen Williams partnered with the Twenty-First Century Foundation (a national foundation created to facilitate giving for Black community change) to produce a documentary entitled; BRING YOUR 'A' GAME. In the documentary, prominent Black men from diverse professional fields are asked one simple question: "What does it take to bring your 'A' Game and to succeed in life?" Using hip, computer-generated, videogame-style design and music to present messages of success strategies, educational achievement, mentorship, and discipline, BRING YOUR 'A' GAME seeks to reach out to its target audience of young Black males who lack adequate role models and the tools for professional success. Interviewees include: Richard "Dick" Parsons, Chris Rock, Ice Cube, Sean "Diddy" Combs, Spike Lee, Kevin Liles, Mayor Cory Booker, Lou Gossett, Jr., Hill Harper, Damon Dash, Kevin Powell, Geoffrey Canada, Bruce Gordon and Allan Houston. Alongside the famous faces, everyday people also share their stories of success, including Ernest Austin (Ex-Offenders Action Network), the "Three Doctors" from Newark, New Jersey, Dr. Sampson Davis, Dr. Rameck Hunt and Dr. George Jenkins, and Van Jones (White House Special Advisor for Green Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation).

  "HEART OF THE CITY"
  PREMIERES SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 AT 10 P.M.*

BET News travels to cities across America to examine the real issues devastating some African American communities in the original series HEART OF THE CITY. Along with highlighting some of the worst problems facing our nation's urban centers, the series will also reveal the efforts of individuals who have dedicated their lives to bringing about positive change in their communities. The premiere episode of HEART OF THE CITY takes viewers to Detroit, Michigan - ground zero of our national education crisis. The episode will try to discover why so many African Americans in Detroit schools are failing and why its system is failing our kids.

  "FIRST IN"
  PREMIERES WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, AT 10:00 P.M.*

Chronicled by actor, singer Tyrese Gibson, FIRST IN, is a 10-episode half-hour original series that delves into the lives of Compton's firefighters and paramedics as they try to balance the high stress of a gruesome 72-hour work schedule and family life. Emotions run high as the men and women work long hours in a fast-paced, high intensity atmosphere compounded by the daily pressure of saving lives. Though Compton only has a population of about 100,000 people, there are a reported 75 active gangs operating within the area, making it a unique environment for the city's emergency teams.

With one of the highest crime rates in the country, gunshot wounds, gang related violence, and mangled cars are just another day on the job for these highly trained professionals. Day after day, all the drama is caught on tape as the team - an ambulance operator, multiple firefighters, an intern and one of the youngest Battalion Chiefs in the country, Marcel Melanson, of the Compton Fire Department - fight battles both at home and on the job.

  "PAY IT OFF"
  PREMIERES FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2, AT 10:00 P.M.*

In these tough economic times, wouldn't it be nice to get out of the red and on the path to financial freedom? Everyone is looking for some relief, especially debt relief. Hosted by actress/comedienne Kim Coles, BET introduces the groundbreaking new game show PAY IT OFF, which gives contestants the chance to change their lives and pay off mounting debt just by answering a few questions. PAY IT OFF is the first game show of its kind specifically aimed at helping individuals defray their bills and debts - one game at a time. While most game shows focus primarily on the mechanics of the game play, PAY IT OFF focuses on the personal debt dilemmas of everyday people. This unique game show is divided into five rounds with increasing levels of difficulty within each round. As the game play progresses, the contestant has a chance to win more money to pay towards his/her debt. If the contestant makes it successfully through all five rounds, he/she then has the chance to earn $25,000 in the final "Back in the Black" bonus round.

  "MONICA"
  PREMIERES TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27, AT 10:00 P.M.*

After a brief hiatus from the music industry, Monica is back in the spotlight with an intimate, profound docu-drama that takes a look at her day-to-day world in the new original BET series MONICA: STILL STANDING. Beginning Tuesday, October 27, Monica will open her heart and life to viewers every week at 10:00 pm* and take them on her personal journey of survival and enlightenment. Viewers will have the chance to experience the many faces of Monica as she balances family, deals with trials, triumphs and health challenges, records her fifth album, "STILL STANDING" and tackles the hardest job of all - being a full-time mother of two young sons. Even with all of the success in her entertainment career as a Grammy Award-winning, multi-platinum recording artist and actress, Monica's life has not been without its challenges. Yet, through the spiritual guidance of her parents, family and fianc e she withstood the storms of life and that same support keeps her standing today. Strong, poised and vivacious, Monica wants to show viewers and fans that anything is possible once you set your mind to do it. She wants them to know "sometimes you have to go through to get to."

  "THE MO'NIQUE SHOW"
  PREMIERES MONDAY, OCTOBER 5, TIME 11:00 P.M.*

The sassy and sultry Queen of Comedy Mo'Nique returns to BET this fall for her highly anticipated late night show debut, THE MO'NIQUE SHOW. Carving out a well-deserved spot on the late-night show circuit, comedienne Mo'Nique takes the show host helm, granting BET viewers VIP access to the hottest party on television. From A-list celebrity guests to sizzling performances by the hottest musical artists in the game, Mo'Nique delivers viewers a fun-filled hour of entertainment every night. Boasting show announcer Rodney Perry, a resident deejay, the Big Jim and the Penthouse Players house band, plus Mo'Nique bringing the funny as only she can, THE MO'NIQUE SHOW will undoubtedly force viewers to push their bedtime an extra hour. Each night promises to offer something different; whether the show opens with a funny monologue or eye-popping skit, Mo'Nique is determined to keep her show format fluid, leaving viewers curious as to what the following night's show will bring.

Viewers can visit www.bet.com/OnTV/BETShows for more information about all of these brand new original series.

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 98 million households and can be seen in the United States, Canada, the Caribbean, the United Kingdom and sub-Saharan Africa. BET is the dominant African-American consumer brand with a diverse group of businesses 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 Home Entertainment, a collection of BET-branded offerings for the home environment including DVDs and video-on-demand; BET Mobile, which provides ringtones, games and video content for wireless devices; and BET International, which operates BET in the United Kingdom and oversees the extension of BET network programming for global distribution.

*All times are ET/PT.
Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20070716/BETNETWORKSLOGO
http://photoarchive.ap.org/
PRN Photo Desk, photodesk@prnewswire.com

Source: BET Networks

CONTACT: "HEART OF THE CITY", Tricia Newell , +1-212-975-8230,
tricia.newell@bet.net, or Lyntina Townsend, +1-202-608-2745,
lyntina.townsend@bet.net, or "BRING YOUR A-GAME" AND "PRESSURE COOKER", Tricia
Newell, +1-212-975-8230, tricia.newell@bet.net, or Michelle Clark,
+1-212-205-3158, michelle.clark@bet.net, or "PAY IT OFF", Zabrina Horton,
+1-310-481-3737, zabrina.horton@bet.net, or Crystal Thomas, +1-310-481-3779,
crystal.thomas@bet.net, or "FIRST IN", Voncella McIntosh , +1-310-481-3732,
voncella.mcIntosh@bet.net, or Crystal Thomas, +1-310-481-3779,
crystal.thomas@bet.net, or "MONICA", Marcy Polanco, +1-212-975-4048,
marcy.polanco@bet.net, or Lyntina Townsend, +1-202-608-2745,
lyntina.townsend@bet.net, or "THE MO'NIQUE SHOW", Tricia Newell,
+1-212-975-8230, tricia.newell@bet.net, or Tracy McGraw, +1-212-205-3013,
tracy.mcgraw@bet.net

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

JamLegend Trumps Guitar Hero -- Play Your Own Songs

If You Own the Beatles, You Can Play the Beatles

SAN FRANCISCO, CA--(Marketwire - August 31, 2009) - JamLegend.com has launched its system that allows anyone to play any song they own in an online Guitar Hero-like game. Whether it's Lady Gaga, the Black Eyed Peas, or Michael Jackson, users can upload and immediately play their favorite songs in JamLegend's Guitar Hero-style game.

"We started JamLegend to unleash music games. If you missed out on Guitar Hero: Metallica, can't wait for Rock Band: Beatles, or want to experience music in a new way, JamLegend gives you the power to choose what you want to play and how you want to play it," said CEO and co-founder Andrew Lee.

Users enjoy a free personal library of 5 songs and can upgrade to JamLegend Pro for 100 songs at $4.99 a month ($29.99 a year) or 500 songs at $9.99 a month ($49.99 a year). Users can still challenge their friends as long as their friend has the same song in their library. For users who do not own a song, JamLegend provides easy links to purchase the song online.

Always free to play is JamLegend's massive 500+ song collection from nearly 300 independent artists, major labels, and aspiring musicians. The collection is more than double the number of songs available in Rock Band 2 and triple the number of songs available in the most recent Guitar Hero. Launched last year, JamLegend's network of users and artists has brought players into the creation process, assisting emerging artists who wished to increase engagement in interactive music games. MTV Games and Harmonix recently announced the creation of their Rock Band Network similar to JamLegend's community.

Since JamLegend launched in December, JamLegend:

--  was named one of the top 100 web apps by CNET Webware.
--  has enabled artists from Universal Music, Sony Music, Jamendo, and a
    variety of indie bands to better engage and connect to fans.
--  is compatible with Guitar Hero or Rock Band equipment.

Songs on JamLegend have been played over 30 million times with artists and players hailing from around the world. JamLegend has created the most comprehensive system for music gaming online, leveraging its community and technology to make songs literally "playable."

About JamLegend

JamLegend is the leader in online music games. It was founded in 2008 as a way for college buddies Arjun Lall, Andrew Lee, and Ryan Wilson to play a Guitar Hero-like music game with more songs and more friends without breaking the bank to buy each Guitar Hero or Rock Band release. JamLegend has since grown to over 850K unique visitors per month, building the largest online music gaming community where artists and fans work together to change the way music and games are experienced.

To find out more or to give JamLegend a try, visit http://www.jamlegend.com

If you're an artist or label, you can apply for the open platform here: http://www.jamlegend.com/artists/signup

Contact:
Andrew Lee
Email Contact
http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/emailprcntct?id=B71DD26D8E847F5F
415-683-3182

Rock Band(TM) Coming to a Bar Near You

Harmonix and MTV Games to Offer Exclusive Five-Song Preview of The Beatles(TM): Rock Band(TM) to Participating Bars

NEW YORK, Aug. 31 /PRNewswire/ -- Harmonix Music Systems and MTV Games, a part of Viacom's MTV Networks (NYSE:VIA) (NYSE:VIA.B) , today announced the launch of "Rock Band Bar Nights," a ground-breaking initiative providing tools for U.S. bar owners to host their own Rock Band(TM) Nights. The program gives bars a cutting-edge in-bar entertainment option to help increase foot traffic and provide Rock Band fans with the opportunity to take the stage for a true rock star experience.

Rock Band - featuring a full band performance with guitar, bass, drums and mic - is revolutionizing the standard karaoke night in bars. The Rock Band Bar Nights program expands the Rock Band social experience for current fans and gives new fans the opportunity to try the game in an authentic performance setting with a live crowd cheering them on.

To help venues host and promote their own Rock Band Bar Nights, the program offers support to registered bars with everything from exclusive Rock Band product offerings to multiplatform marketing support. Through an exclusive e-commerce store, the program will also provide bars with a full music solution to easily rock their bar with the extensive Rock Band catalogue featuring more than 800 tracks and growing every week!

To kick off the program, Harmonix and MTV Games are providing bars that sign up before September 8th with an exclusive five-song preview disc from The Beatles: Rock Band, allowing their customers to experience the highly anticipated game before it hits stores on September 9th.

In addition to offering in-bar support for this new entertainment option, the Rock Band Bar Nights program extends online and gives members direct access to the Rock Band community with hundreds of thousands of fans, as well as the chance to stay connected on Rock Band's official Facebook and Twitter pages. In the coming months, Rock Band fans will be able to find official Rock Band Bar Nights in their area through an online application searchable by zip code and a mobile version available for download as a free iPhone application.

Interested bar owners or fans can check out www.RockBand.com/BarNights for registration and more information.

About MTV Networks

MTV Networks, a division of Viacom (NYSE:VIA) (NYSE:VIA.B) , is one of the world's leading creators of entertainment content, with brands that engage and connect diverse audiences across television, online, mobile, games, virtual worlds and consumer products. The company's portfolio spans more than 150 television channels and 350 digital media properties worldwide, and includes MTV, VH1, CMT, Logo, Harmonix, Nickelodeon, Nick at Nite, Noggin, The N, AddictingGames, Neopets, COMEDY CENTRAL, Spike TV, TV Land, Atom, Gametrailers and Xfire.

About MTV Games

MTV Games is dedicated to creating, marketing and publishing high-quality, innovative interactive products that are relevant to the MTV audience and complement the core values of the MTV Networks brands.

About Harmonix Music Systems, Inc

Harmonix Music Systems, Inc., based in Cambridge, MA, and established in 1995, is the leading developer of groundbreaking music-oriented videogames. Harmonix was founded by Alex Rigopulos and Eran Egozy, who formed the company to invent new ways for non-musicians to experience the unique joy that comes from making music and have pioneered music and rhythm gaming in the US. For more information please visit www.harmonixmusic.com.

Source: MTV Games

CONTACT: Mariana Agathoklis, MTV Games, +1-212-846-5755,
Mariana.Agathoklis@mtvstaff.com; or John Drake, Harmonix, +1-617-491-6144 ext.
116, John.Drake@harmonixmusic.com

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

MOL Media and Qtrax Enter Into Strategic Partnership

MOL Media to Market Qtrax Free and Legal Music Downloads in Malaysia and other Southeast Asian Communities

NEW YORK and KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Aug. 31 /PRNewswire/ -- MOL Media Sdn. Bhd. and Qtrax Inc. (www.Qtrax.com) today announced a strategic partnership to market Qtrax free and legal high quality music downloads in Malaysia and other selected Southeast Asian communities.

According to Mr. Ganesh Kumar Bangah, Chief Executive Officer of MOL: "The Qtrax value proposition is their vast music and related content library that is killer content in today's fast moving internet industry." He added: "The launch of Qtrax in the region is well timed as the public realizes that peer-to-peer music download services while popular, are illegal. The launch of Qtrax will enable Asian consumers to listen to music free and legally while helping compensate artists for their hard work. The availability of such a service is long overdue in the region. MOL Media will direct traffic from our sites as well as our affiliate sites to further promote Qtrax and we are confident that local advertisers will come onboard.".

Mr. Allan Klepfisz, President and CEO of Qtrax said: "We expect to be announcing partnerships throughout Asia in the period prior to launch and we are thrilled to begin with MOL. Ganesh has created an impressive, cutting-edge organization with MOL via their various businesses including those of their associate, the Berjaya Corporation Group of companies. They will be able to add considerable value in terms of traffic and advertisers. Additionally, their global payment system will prove very useful in monetization for us moving forward.".

Mr. Jay Berman, Co-Chair of the Qtrax Advisory Board, commented: "Having spent many years as Chairman and CEO of the RIAA and subsequently the IFPI, in promoting respect for music copyright, I'm pleased that Qtrax will spearhead, together with substantial regional partners, a vastly superior alternative to pirate sites- something that has been sorely lacking."

Mr. Blake Indursky, EVP of Qtrax observed: "I have been involved in several of the negotiations that Qtrax has undertaken in the region and cannot help feel that history is in the making."

About MOL Media Sdn. Bhd.

MOL Media Sdn. Bhd. is MSC Malaysia Status Company that publishes, aggregates, markets and distributes various high-bandwidth broadband content such as videos and music through various mediums including personal computers, mobile devices and television. MOL Media leverages on the traffic generated by the internet properties of it associate company, MOL AccessPortal Berhad which operates the portal MOL.Com and monetizes the content through the MOLePoints payment system that has over 500,000 payment channels across 75 countries worldwide. MOL Media has a Individual Content Application Service Provider license in Malaysia and a Niche Internet Protocol Television License in Singapore that allows it to operate content-based Television services in both countries.

About Qtrax, Inc.

Qtrax is the world's first free and legal global download music service and showcases an innovative ad-supported downloading model that easily directs revenue back to artists and rights holders. Qtrax has successfully signed licensing deals with major labels, music publishers and leading indies. Qtrax will soon provide fans with access to a colorful and diverse catalog with millions of high-quality, high-fidelity digital music files. Based in New York City, Qtrax is a subsidiary of Brilliant Technologies Corporation (OTC Pink Sheets: BLLN - News), a publicly traded technology holding company.

Safe Harbor

This announcement contains express or implied forward-looking statements which involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those suggested, including but not limited to risks identified and discussed in company filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. These forward-looking statements are based on information and management's expectations as of the date hereof and future results may differ materially from expectations and the company disclaims any obligation to update them except as required by law.

Source: Qtrax Inc.

CONTACT: Michelle Manoff, Rubenstein Public Relations, +1-212-843-8051,
mmanoff@rubensteinpr.com; or Halida Abu Bakar, Corporate Development Manager,
MOL Media Sdn. Bhd., +603-2182-1251, halida@mol.com

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

STREETS TALK DVD EPISODE 8: LOST IN YONKERS - AVAILABLE NOW!

August 31, 2009 - New York, NY - While Yonkers may not  be the first place that enters the mind when thinking of a major hip hop movement, DJ Scoob Doo and Jadakiss are hoping to be the ones to change that mentality.  Not considered one of New York's most popular regions, Yonkers still managed to produce hungry artists that stay true to the real essence of hip hop, something that is severely lacking in today's musical climate. Jadakiss, Styles P, and Sheek Louch of the L.O.X. fame set the standard for authentic street sound with honest lyrics and hypnotic beats, and that energy has been successfully infused throughout the newest edition of Streets Talk DVD, entitled Lost in Yonkers.

Streets Talk DVD: Lost in Yonkers allows access to never before seen footage of Jadakiss and the entire D Block family, including the "Who's Real" video shoot with Fabolous and OJ da Juiceman, freestyle ciphers featuring Uncle Murda, Freeway, Beanie Sigel and Styles P, and courtside action at a Nets game with Mike Epps and Vince Carter. DJ Scoob Doo still manages to balance that expected glossiness in which hip hop is synonymous, while making sure the world hears the "real voice of the streets". As seen on the DVD, the D Block movement  is gaining momentum and is rapidly spreading across the globe. D Block not only consists of the L.O.X. group but also many up and coming artists such as A.P., Snyp Lyfe, Bully, Large Amount, Straw, Bucky, S.I. and T.Y.

Lost In Yonkers offers a voyeuristic view into this unique lifestyle, so be prepared to get caught up in this episode of Streets Talk DVD! Other featured guests on the DVD include Green Lantern, Juelz Santana, Capone of C-N-N fame, and the D Block Next Generation.

STREETS TALK DVD EPISODE 8: LOST IN YONKERS is available NOW at www.djscoobdoo.com, and in stores on 9/4/09!!!!

For a sneak peak of Streets Talk DVD: Lost in Yonkers, go to: http://video.yahoo.com/watch/5841059?fr=yvmtf

For media inquiries, contact Natalie Harewood at (646) 242-1099 or via email  natalie.harewood@gmail.com

ABOUT STREETS TALK DVD

STREETS TALK DVD focuses on developing a relationship between the heart of the streets and those who left the streets to make a legitimate career in the today's billion dollar hip hop music industry. It not only connects the streets to the industry, but also the everyday consumer to both the industry and streets.

Powered by the street savvy DJ Scoob Doo and his production team, Big Picture Productions, Scoob has gained the trust and confidence needed to gain access in the personal lives of the most successful artists in the game to make it a reality for those watching at home. A DJ for over ten years, Scoob Doo's hard work has helped him develop personal relationships with top artists in the hip hop industry today that transcended just business, and developed a more personal relationship.

With the mindset to always uphold integrity and respect, DJ Scoob Doo and Streets Talk DVD consistently maintains the fragile trust that is not apparent in other relationships. When the glitz and glamour of Hollywood takes a time out, Streets Talk DVD gets the green light to document "what's really going on" in the lives of the artists and the lifestyles they represent.
Stay Tuned to Streets Talk DVD and what is has to offer, because this is WHERE THE STREETS GET THEIR NEWS FROM!

For more information on DJ SCOOB DOO or STREETS TALK DVD, visit www.djscoobdoo.com

Rockstar Games Announces Beaterator for iPhone and iPod touch

New York, NY – August 31, 2009 - Rockstar Games, a publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO), is proud to announce that Rockstar Games and Timbaland present Beaterator will be coming to the iPhone™ and iPod® touch this fall. Developed by Rockstar Leeds, the studio behind Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars, Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories, and Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories, Beaterator is a portable music-making application that allows people of all musical backgrounds and ability to create world-class beats and songs.

"The simple, pick-up-and-play nature of Beaterator lends itself so well to the Apple platforms," said Sam Houser, Founder of Rockstar Games. "We are happy to deliver an application that allows for such unprecedented sharing and ease-of-use."

Previously announced for the PlayStation®Portable system, Beaterator features thousands of loops and sounds made by both Timbaland and Rockstar, and puts the power to make professional-level music at your fingertips in a format that's portable, accessible and fun.

For more information, log onto www.rockstargames.com/beaterator.

About Take-Two Interactive Software

Headquartered in New York City, Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. is a global developer, marketer, distributor and publisher of interactive entertainment software games for the PC, PLAYSTATION®3 and PlayStation®2 computer entertainment systems, PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system, Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, Wii™ and Nintendo DS™. The Company publishes and develops products through its wholly owned labels Rockstar Games and 2K, which publishes its titles under 2K Games, 2K Sports and 2K Play. Take-Two also distributes software, hardware and accessories in North America through its Jack of All Games subsidiary. The Company's common stock is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol TTWO. For more corporate and product information please visit our website at www.take2games.com.

iPhone, iPod and iTunes are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Inc.

"PlayStation", the "PS" Family logo and "PSP" are registered trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.  The PlayStation Network logo is a service mark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.

All trademarks and copyrights contained herein are the property of their respective holders.

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Nicholas Patterson
Associate PR Manager | Rockstar Games NYC
T: 212-334-6633 x6505 F: 212-334-6644
E: Nicholas.Patterson@rockstargames.com
AIM: pyrealnova

Best-selling Contemporary Jazz Artist, producer and writer joins McNally Smith Faculty

RENOWNED SAXOPHONIST STEVE COLE TO TEACH IN MUSIC COLLEGE'S MUSIC BUSINESS DIVISION

CHICAGO NATIVE BRINGS YEARS OF INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE AND A WEALTH OF MUSICAL KNOWLEDGE AND BUSINESS INSIGHTS TO THE CLASSROOM

ST. PAUL, MINN., — August 31, 2009 — With Top Ten hits on the Smooth Jazz charts, thousands of records sold worldwide  and years of experience in the music industry, saxophonist Steve Cole will be stepping into a teaching role at the McNally Smith College of Music this fall.  Cole will teach in the school's popular Music Business Division (http://www.mcnallysmith.edu/academics/musicbusiness.aspx), which prepares musicians and non-musicians alike to work in the music industry at a number of levels through an interdisciplinary approach to higher music education.

Besides being a distinguished musician, producer and writer, Cole also has

a strong business background with an MBA from the University of Chicago , Booth School of Business.  He currently holds a similar teaching position as Professor Music Business Management at Columbia College Chicago.  According to McNally Smith College of Music President, Harry Chalmiers, Cole is an ideal addition to the Music Business Division staff and the college's faculty at large.

"Steve Cole's passion for both music and teaching is a wonderful combination that will benefit all of our students studying for careers as music artists, or as music industry professionals," Chalmiers says. "Steve's accomplished musicianship is matched by his in-depth business experience and formal education. We are looking forward to his work with our students and fellow faculty members who are excited to have him join this growing institution."

About Steve Cole

Chicago native and saxophonist Steve Cole began his professional career, playing sessions and club dates wherever possible. He first recorded with blues legend Junior Wells and began playing, writing and producing with Atlantic Records artists Brian Culbertson. His visibility at the label grew, and soon Cole signed his own deal with Atlantic in 1998. He subsequently recorded for Warner Brothers, Shanachie and EMI/Blue Note.  To date, the artist has released seven CDs and has five Number One  R&R Smooth Jazz hits.  In 2000, he earned a Prism Award for Best New Artist at the  Oasis Smooth Jazz Awards.

Cole has toured and/or recording with Boz Scaggs, Larry Carlton, Jeff Lorber, Brian Culbertson, Freddie Cole, Cyrus Chestnut, KMFDM, and Rick Braun and is a founding member, along with Jeff Kashiwa and Kim Waters of The Sax Pack. An accomplished musician, writer and producer, he is currently under contract as a recording artist with Mack Avenue/Artistry Music, and as a writer with Universal Music Publishing where he has published over 50 works. Recently Cole signed a multiple album deal with Mack Avenue/Artistry Music. The first project for the label, entitled Moonlight, is a collection of classic pop songs and standards set amidst an orchestral backdrop.

Cole attended Northwestern University , where he explored modern classical music for the saxophone under the tutelage of internationally recognized educator Fred Hemke. While in undergraduate school, the gifted musician was a semi-finalist in the National Foundation for the Advancement in the Arts and one of three finalists in the Chicago Symphony Orchestra Concerto Competition.

For more information about Steve Cole, visit his website and blog at: www.stevecole.net

About McNally Smith College of Music

Founded in 1985, McNally Smith College of Music is one of the top music and music business colleges in the country devoted to excellence in music industry higher education and in developing music industry professionals. An accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Music, McNally Smith College of Music offers music degrees and programs in Music Performance, Recording Technology and Music Business. As of 2009, it is the only accredited music college to offer a diploma in Hip-Hop. With more than 700 students and an 80-member faculty, McNally Smith College of Music students get a personalized music education that combines the art of physics with musical artistry and includes wide access to current music technology, research tools and performance facilities. McNally Smith alumni are working all over the world. McNally Smith is located in St. Paul , Minnesota . For more insights about the music college, visit www.mcnallysmith.edu.

For more information, please contact Todd Walker, Director of Media Relations, McNally Smith 651-325-2390, twalker@mcnallysmith.edu, or Martin Keller at Media Savant Communications Co., 612-729-8585, mkeller@mediasavantcom.com

Afro Latin Soul!

Montreal - You are invited to the first edition of AFRO LATIN SOUL!, a new music series that will bring Montreal artists closer to their peers in the Americas. The event, which makes the link between Montreal and New York will take place at Club Lambi on Friday, September 4th, 2009.

To kick off the series, Montreal's premiere Hip Hop band NOMADIC MASSIVE (voted best Hip Hop act in the Mirror's BOM 2009 and who will be playing the CMJ Music Marathon in New York next October), will join musical forces with Spanish Harlem latin soul band San Juan Hill (myspace.com/sanjuanhill) and the daring wordplay of activist Brooklynite duo Climbing Poetree (myspace.com/climbingpoetree). Rounding out the guests fro the big apple special guest DJ Ronzilla will also be present to spin the best in Latin Soul, Funk, Hip Hop, Samba and House. This the funkiest way to start off your fall season!

CLUB LAMBI, 4465 ST-LAURENT (CORNER MONT-ROYAL)
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2009 - 9 PM- 3AM
Cover 12$

Source: Lou Piensa: ASLM.montreal@gmail.com
http://WWW.MYSPACE.COM/AFROLATINSOULMUSICSERIES

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NEW BOYZ TO JOIN SEAN KINGSTON ON NORTH AMERICAN TOUR

Monday, August 31, 2009, Burbank, CA – Ben J and Legacy of The New Boyz will join multi-platinum recording artist Sean Kingston on a 25-city North American Tour that will last through November.

Their summer smash "You're A Jerk" hit the airwaves this summer after an extensive self-propelled run on websites like MySpace and YouTube where youth across the nation recorded hundreds of videos imitating the fancy footwork.  The song eventually made its way into the Top 5 on the Billboard music charts and garnered over a million views for the video's Music Choice debut in its first week (the 2nd highest in the VOD network's history)—not bad for two teens who initially recorded the song in their closet.

The 17-year-olds have become the ambassadors of this counter-culture marked by loud colors, hipster-garb, and their notorious skinny jeans with their Generation Z peers co-signing their chosen form of self-expression.  "This is us.  We're showing a different side of hip-hop and a different style from the West Coast.  We've never been worried about the haters or critics," says Ben J.

Their impressive 13-track debut Skinny Jeanz & A Mic will be released September 15th on Asylum/Warner Bros. Records.  Full of minimalist beats largely produced by group member Legacy and peers to keep it organic, the album chronicles the life and experience of a normal teenager with a carefree swagger that coincides with their movement.

The duo insists that fans looking for something young, fresh, and new are in for a treat.  "People think we only do jerk music, but we do a whole lot of everything," says Legacy. "The album is about having fun and the typical teenage life.  The show will capture this."

Tickets for the tour are available now on http://www.ticketmaster.com/.

TOUR DATES:

MON 10/12            San Francisco, CA            The Warfield       
TUE 10/13              Los Angeles, CA               Club Nokia         
WED 10/14             Salinas, CA                       Fox Theatre         
THU 10/15              Phx (Scottsdale), AZ         The Venue            
FRI 10/16                San Diego, CA                  Cane's               
SAT 10/17               Las Vegas, NV                 Pure @ Caesars       
SUN 10/18              Ventura, CA                      Ventura Theatre      
TUE 10/20              Ft Collins, CO                    Aggie Theatre        
WED 10/21             Denver, CO                       The Ogden            
THU 10/22              Lawrenceville, NJ               Private Location     
SAT 10/24              Austin, TX                          Emo`s                
SUN 10/25              Houston, TX                      House Of Blues       
MON 10/26            Dallas, TX                          House Of Blues       
WED 10/28             Cleveland, OH                   House Of Blues       
THU 10/29              Madison, WI                      Alliant Energy Center
SUN 11/1                Natick (Boston), MA         Healy Auditorium     
WED 11/4               New York, NY                  Blender              
FRI 11/6                  Allentown (Philly), PA        Crocodile Rock       
SAT 11/7                 Washington, D.C.              Venue TBD            
SUN 11/8                Chicago, IL                        House Of Blues       
WED 11/11              Detroit, MI                        Emerald Theatre      
FRI 11/13                 Decorah, IA                      Luther College

Official websites:
http://www.thenewboyz.com/

http://www.turnt-up.com/

MySpace:
www.myspace.com/NewBoyz

"You're A Jerk" (video): http://link.brightcove.com/services/player/bcpid4020141001/?bctid=ref:A10302B00008785185

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For more information, please contact:
Richie Abbott – 818.953.3408 / richie.abbott@wbr.com

Brooklyn MC Poe Picasso releases his lead single "Bask In My Glory" off Exhibit B: Manifest Destiny

Brooklyn, NY - August 31, 2009 – Brooklyn MC Poe Picasso has released his first official single off the highly anticipated album, Exhibit B: Manifest Destiny, entitled "Bask In My Glory".  The song is free for download and is produced by JonnyGo Figure and features Poe Picasso waxing poetic about his triumphant return to his rightful position in hip-hop – the top.  "Bask In My Glory" marks the official return of Poe Picasso after his highly regarded and critically acclaimed debut, Exhibit A: The Real Hip-Hop Project, was released in January 2009.

Exhibit B: Manifest Destiny endears listeners to Poe Picasso's dichotomous worlds of hope and despair, success and failure and life and death, all the while championing the righteous ideals of humanity.  A conceptual album backed by strong religious undertones, Exhibit B: Manifest Destiny is glimpse into the heart and soul of Brooklyn's latest star prodigy who sees music as his life's calling.  Blessed with a soulful backdrop provided by The Architect and JonnyGoFigure, Exhibit B: Manifest Destiny is sure to cement Poe Picasso as hip-hop's new rising star.  Exhibit B: Manifest Destiny is scheduled to be released in early October 2009.

ABOUT POE PICASSO

Hailing from the Canarsie neighborhood of Brooklyn, Poe Picasso elicits the type of praise and admiration that was once only reserved for New York's holy trinity (Biggie, Jay-Z & Nas).  He embodies the artistic ingenuity of Pablo Picasso and the vivid imagery of Edgar Allan Poe; part artist, part poet; part MC, part noble savant.  A gifted lyricist, Poe expresses his mature world-view and insight with a profoundness that is the product of a rare street acumen seldom seen in hip-hop today.  Effortlessly weaving stark observations of the everyday struggle with the universalistic claims of life's truths, Poe comfortably conveys trials and tribulations and victories and triumphs through an accessible and smooth delivery. With a scathing wit and raw prose, Poe is unabashedly carrying Brooklyn on his back.  For more information and to download "Bask In My Glory" please visit www.poepicasso.com

CONTACT

History in the Makin Management
Makin K.
historyinthemakin@gmail.com

Rhapsody and MTV Set the Stage for Jay-Z's Latest Album, 'The Blueprint 3'

-- Rhapsody and MTV are the exclusive places to hear the new Jay-Z album, The Blueprint 3, starting September 1, nearly two weeks prior to official release date -- Rhapsody will be the exclusive retailer for The Blueprint 3 from September 8-10, prior to official September 11 release date -- Two exclusive bonus tracks will be available from Rhapsody on September 8 -- Rhapsody collaborates with Jay-Z on TV advertisements promoting the new album -- Rhapsody to premiere a 60-second customized Jay-Z advertisement in 2009 MTV VMAs

SEATTLE and NEW YORK, Aug. 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Hip-hop superstar and music industry mogul Jay-Z has teamed up with Rhapsody and MTV to promote the highly-anticipated release of his new album, "The Blueprint 3." As part of the partnership, the entire album will be available for fans to listen to for free on Rhapsody.com (www.rhapsody.com/jay-z) and from MTV's "The Leak" (http://theleak.mtv.com/), almost two weeks prior to its official release. In addition, Rhapsody will also make the new album available for purchase beginning September 8, three days ahead of the street release, and will include two exclusive bonus tracks.

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Leading this partnership, three new Rhapsody TV spots featuring Jay-Z and his hit song "Run This Town" featuring Kanye West and Rihanna, will debut starting on September 1 across MTV Networks. In addition to two 30-second ads, Rhapsody will premiere a 60-second version of the ad in the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards on September 13.

"It's great to get the support of two major music industry players for The Blueprint 3," said Jay-Z. "Rhapsody brought an amazing creative vision to the table, and it was exciting collaborating with them."

"Jay-Z's hands-on participation throughout this creative process has been incredibly refreshing for an artist of his stature," said Jessica Friedberg, senior director of consumer marketing at Rhapsody America. "Rhapsody is excited to showcase a unique 60 second TV spot leading into his performance at the VMAs. Being able to combine this creative campaign and the early release of his new album with MTV Networks gives us all a unique way to connect with his fans, old and new."

The Jay-Z spots are the latest installment of Rhapsody's ongoing "Fans Get It" campaign. Rhapsody's "Fans Get It" campaign kicked off earlier this year with a massive promotion around Green Day's hugely successful release "21st Century Breakdown," followed with more promotions with top artists in genres from pop to country. The "Fans Get It" campaign has utilized a similar treatment through all the ads, which celebrate the culture and iconography of artists' careers, enabling them direct involvement in the creative development of the spot. These high-profile promotions both serve as a great vehicle to further connect music fans with the artists they love, and have also contributed to significant increases in brand awareness and user engagement for Rhapsody's music subscription service. Over a two-month period following the Green Day television spot, the subscription service's usage grew by 20 percent.

  Promotion Details
  --  Beginning September 1, users can stream the new album in its entirety
      at Rhapsody (www.rhapsody.com/jay-z) and MTV's "The Leak"
      (http://theleak.mtv.com/).
  --  In addition, Rhapsody will debut three new television advertisements
      for the album featuring Jay-Z, starting on September 1. The
      commercials will be available online at www.rhapsody.com/jay-z.

  --  On September 8, the album will be available for purchase on the
      Rhapsody MP3 Store at www.rhapsody.com/mp3, three days ahead of street
      release. Rhapsody's version of the album will feature two exclusive
      tracks.

  ABOUT RHAPSODY

Rhapsody is an integrated and immersive digital music experience accessible to consumers via their computer, portable music device and their Verizon Wireless mobile phone. Rhapsody is the exclusive digital music service for RealNetworks , Inc. and for MTV Networks' music and pop-culture brands in the United States. Rhapsody is a service of Rhapsody America LLC, a joint venture between MTV Networks, a unit of Viacom (NYSE:VIA) (NYSE:VIA.B) and RealNetworks (NASDAQ:RNWK) . Rhapsody and the Rhapsody logo are registered trademarks of RealNetworks, Inc.

ABOUT MTV

MTV is the dynamic, vibrant experiment at the intersection of music, creativity and youth culture. For over 27 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 is the number one rated full-day ad-supported cable network for P12-24. Online, MTV.com averaged 8.5 million monthly unique visitors during the first quarter of 2009 -- up +6% from Q4/2008 and up +6% year-over-year. Total video streams for the first quarter of 2009 increased 21% over the same time period last year. 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) (NYSE: 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.

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Source: Rhapsody

CONTACT: Oona Rokyta of Rhapsody, +1-206-892-6445, orokyta@real.com,
Twitter - @orokyta

Web Site: http://www.rhapsody.com/jay-z
http://theleak.mtv.com/
http://www.mtvpress.com/

The International Music Festival Conference Announces 2009 Agenda and Panelists

New York, NY (PRWEB) August 31, 2009 -- The International Music Festival Conference has announced the agenda and key panelists for their annual three day event taking place December 6-8th 2009 in Las Vegas.

The conference, which will be held at the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino, will begin on Sunday with an opening keynote and will be followed by cocktails. The following two days will be filled with networking events, presentations, and workshops hosted by some of the brightest minds in the music festival industry.

Some of presentations and panels announced include: "The Future of Music Festivals", "Marketing Strategies that Work", and "Unlocking your Festivals Ticketing Potential".

"The Future of Music Festivals" will focus on the explosion of the music festival business, and how it has become one of the biggest developments in the concert industry over the last two years. Some of the top festival producers and talent buyers in the business will talk about how artists, agents, venues, managers, and others can maximize these events and will discuss where the market is headed.

"Marketing Strategies that Work" will discuss one of the greatest challenges music festivals face, marketing your music. It is well known that a festival director can put together the greatest festival in the world, but if audiences and other interested parties do not know about the event it could very well be your last. The audience will get to hear from an experienced group of professionals and engage in a Q&A session that will shed light on successful marketing and public relation strategies.

A panel centered around "Unlocking your Festivals Ticketing Potential", will provide a comparison of ticketing, and past models addressing the pro's and con's along with companies to consider working with. Attendees will get to hear what models are appropriate for your music festival, printing issues, day of sale issues, fraud, online sales, dealing with scalpers, and much more.

Those attending the conference will be able to discover the latest trends in music festival: operations & management, ticketing, sponsorship, programming, marketing & public relations, and many more.

Speakers at this year's event include Rick Farman, Co-Founder and Partner of Superfly Productions; Ashley Capps, President & CEO of AC Entertainment; Sean Ahern, Director of Development & Programming of the Harmony Festival; John Phillips, Director of Sponsorship of the George Wein's Jazz Festival 55; Bruce Labadie, San Jose Jazz Festival Director; Ken Hayes, Owner & Founder Gathering of the Vibes; Brent Currier, EVP Sales & Marketing with Extremix; Dave Margulies, Director of the High Sierra Music Festival; Stephen Weisz, CEO of In Ticketing; Laura Grunfeld, CEO, Everyone's Invited; Jason Olaine, Artistic Director, Newport Jazz Fest & Yoshi's; Gina Montana, Marketplace & Art Expo Producer Director, Essence Music Festival; and Scott Aiges, Director of Programs, Marketing, & Communications, New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival Foundation.

Sponsors for the International Music Festival Conference include Kids First, K2 Imaging, InTicketing, Brown Paper Tickets, SCHED, Shubert Ticketing, ClickNPrint, Enta, Celebrity Access, and Production Hub.

About the International Music Festival Conference (IMFCON):

The International Music Festival Conference is the only conference addressing the issues facing the music festival industry. The IMFCON mission is to promote and strengthen the global music festival industry through education, networking, dissemination of information, and the cultivation of high standards for the industry.

The IMFCON was founded in 2007 and provides the only annual conference & symposium for music festival professionals and entertainment executives to network, learn from one another, establish partnerships, and understand the latest trends in festivals and music.

www.imfcon.com

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