OSCAR SANCHEZ & AFFLUENT RECORDS SIGNS 1st NYC FEMALE R&B/POP Artist KATLYN SWANSON

November 4, 2009 New York, NY- Oscar Sanchez CEO of NYC#1 Urban Digital Record Label Affluent Records, is proud to announce the signing of Affluent Records 1st NYC Female R&B/Pop Artist KATLYN SWANSON to the label.

"Katlyn Swanson is one of the most amazing young talents that I have had the pleasure of working with in this industry. She is an incredible artist, singer, songwriter, and producer. Her music is so refreshing and has so much energy. Signing her to the label and producing each and every track on her album in the studio with her has made me fall in love with music all over again.  I am so happy to be able to work with her and all the new producers we will debut on the album such as Carlos Gutierrez and The Dawty Music Group that made this album so special. I can't wait to release her debut album on Valentine's Day February 2010 and have you fall in love with her and her music as well soon" says Oscar Sanchez.

Katlyn was born in Chicago, Illinois on November 17, 2009. Her first inspiration with music came from performing with her family at the early age of 5 years old.  Since then she continued to follow her calling and after much practice and play in her hometown she kept to her focus.  She continued to pursue her career even further by coming to New York and attending NYU at The Clive Davis School of Music.  Here, she was able to not only nurture her talents and perfect her craft singing and producing but she also learned the business aspect of the music industry and learned the importance of networking. 

Her diligence paid off after meeting Affluent Records recording artist Kenny Ali at a local New York City music school seminar. She quickly networked got a hold of the right contact and actively emailed the label's CEO Oscar Sanchez right after. "I constantly check my emails everyday", says Sanchez. "After hearing her music from the first time in my email box, it became real catchy for a demo, and it had great melodies. After I spoke with her it was easy to see her music reflected so much of her personality. She is a great writer and overall has a great voice, much in the likes of her influences Christina Aguilera, Alicia Keys, and Mariah Carey. I signed her immediately."

KATLYN SWANSON new single "DIZZY" will be debut January 2010 on ITUNES through AFFLUENT RECORDS / IRIS Distribution and on all major online sites worldwide. Check for her album also currently tentatively titled "DIZZY" to be released on Valentines Day February 2010 worldwide. For more info log on to www.myspace.com/katlynswanson1 www.affluentrecords.com

Affluent Records is NYC's top Urban Digital Record Label dedicated to advancing urban music formats.  CEO Oscar Sanchez says, 'In today's market, there are great opportunities for artist to grow as businessmen and create companies and corporations.  Affluent supplies an outlet for them.  Affluent Records provide a safe-house where urban music such as Hip Hop, Pop, R&B, and Dance can be preserved and where it will be able to flourish successfully into the digital age.' Affluent Records has world wide digital distribution.

To hear or contact Affluent Records:
www.affluentrecords.com
www.facebook.com/oscarsanchez      
http://twitter.com/affluentnyc
www.myspace.com/affluentrecords   
http://affluententertainment.blogspot.com

Affluent PR Marketing & Media Group
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The Florida A&M University Lyceum Series Presents The 2009 Media & Entertainment Conference - November 13-14, 2009

Participants Include Notable Florida A&M University Alumni and Seasoned Entertainment Industry Professionals

(Novermber 2,2009--New York, NY)-- The Florida A&M Lyceum Series is proud to present the 2009 Media and Entertainment Conference (M.E.C.) on November 13-14, 2009 on the campus of Florida A&M University located in Tallahasee, FL.
 
The entertainment industry was once considered a career path with a limited number of opportunities; however, the recent synergy illuminating between the various entertainment and corporate entities are now presenting options for everyone to find their niche. The Florida A& M University Lyceum Series Media and Entertainment Conference is a progressive partnership dedicated to educating, empowering, and inspiring individuals seeking careers in the entertainment industry.
 
"The Florida A&M University Lyceum Series recognizes the importance of education, exposure, and preparation. The Media and Entertainment Conference will be a bridge between executives and students to provide insight on the importance of internships, networking, and the reward of hard work in the competitive media and entertainment industry, "says Sherise Malachi-Director of Media and Entertainment Conference.

The 2009 Media and Entertainment Conference will feature esteemed Florida A&M University Alumni and notable industry professionals that include: Ali Muhammad, Florida A&M Graduate, Media & Advertising Executive, Amir Windom, Florida A&M Graduate, Director of A&R, Atlantic Records, Christopher "Play" Martin, Hip Hop Artist, Kid N Play ,Delaney Douglass, Florida A&M Graduate, Founder/CEO Zingari LLC, Joe Bullard, Florida A&M Graduate, Program Director, Cumulus Media, Joshua Fahiym Ratcliffe, Florida A&M Graduate, Deputy Director, The League of Young Voters, Former Editor of Source Magazine, Khari "Needlz" Cain, Florida A&M Graduate, Top Producer, Kimberly Cooper, President BG Unlimited, BET Networks, Lauren Lake, TV Personality, Attorney, Designer, Life Coach and Author, Larry Hester, Senior Content Manager, GlobalGrind.com , Lloyd Cambridge, Partner/CFO Optimum Capital Management , Michael "Mancini" McConnell, President, Team Mancini, Rashida Maples, Florida A&M Graduate, Top Entertainment Lawyer , Rikers, Head of Marketing Stall & Dean, Music Editor for Beyond the Race Magazine , Ryan Mack, President of Optimum Capital Management, LLC , Sabrina Thompson, Women In Entertainment Network Chair Woman (W.E.E.N) , Shanti Das, Music Veteran, WEEN Board Member , Sherise Malachi, Director of Marketing & NTR, Radio One Inc , Sherry Bitting, Florida A&M Graduate, Principal-SJB Communications and Consultant to COMPLEX Magazine, Walter Jones, Director of Urban A&R, SONY/ATV Publishing, Winsome Sinclair, Florida A&M Graduate, Casting Director, Winsome Sinclair & Assoc , and  Xavier Jernigan, Florida A&M Graduate, Senior Director of Digital & Traditional Marketing, Universal Music Group.

"This will serve as a foundation networking for students who want to pursue careers in the entertainment industry,"   said Kawachi Clemons, director of the FAMU Institute for Hip Hop and Music Industry Studies. "The university is extremely excited about adding the conference as a part of the Lyceum Series."

The Department of Music is currently developing a bachelor's degree in music industry.  This conference will provide university students with networking opportunities.  My hope is to integrate this conference into the the interdisciplinary programming of the institute to provide extensive opportunities for students in music, business, journalism, graphic communications and law.

The Florida A&M University Lyceum Series Media and Entertainment Conference will take place on November 13-14, 2009 from 9 am-6 pm on the campus of Florida A&M University. Registration will begin promptly at 8 am and will close at 12 noon on November 13 and November 14. Registration for Florida A&M University Students is $10.00, and for non students the cost is $20.00.  For more information and registration, please visit : www.themecconference.com
 
For all media inquiries, please feel free to contact Syreta J. Oglesby via syretajoglesby@gmail.com or 201-658-3711.

BILLION'S NEW ALBUM SPF DIRTY IN STORES 11/24

November 6, 2009 – (New York, NY) – Kwality Records is thrilled to announce the release of SPF Dirty, the all-new album by rising hip-hop artist Billion. This album will be released on November 24th, 2009.

On the heels of last year's The I-95 EP, comes SPF Dirty the all-new album by Billion. Full of hot, pumping party tracks and raw lyrical content, the album was meticulously crafted by Billion and producer Dan Haedicke to showcase the best in Billion's witty, punch line driven rhyme style.

Billion's lead single "Fluid" is available now on iTunes and other digital retailers.

We are excited to share one of the songs from the project was recently picked up by BET to be featured on the new show "Buppies" which begins airing in November.

Tracklisting:

1. Crusher (ft. Mena)

2. Fluid

3. Denominations (ft. Mena)

4. I Kinda Like That

5. Just Right

6. Money In The Air (ft. Mo' Fresh)

7. Gettin Down (ft. Mena)

8. Ghetto Tech (ft. Mo' Fresh)

Additionally, the label is offering FREE music downloads made exclusively as complementary music to the album leading up to the release of SPF Dirty. To preview and download these bonus tracks click here or go to the below links.

For more info on Billion and FREE music downloads go to:
www.myspace.com/billionmusic
www.myspace.com/kwalityrecords

For all inquiries regarding this release,
Contact Dan Haedicke at 646-492-9074 / kwalityrecords@gmail.com

Threader Urban Clothing Partners With Mayan Tamang Productions

LOS ANGELES, CA--(Marketwire - November 6, 2009) - Streetwear company Wildchild Nation, LLC announces a new partnership with Mayan Tamang, a member of the iconic, Boston b-boy crew, the Floorlords. Wildchild Nation will provide online distribution of Mayan Tamang's collection of garments and products as part of Threader, the first online urban clothing marketplace for the hip hop dance and entertainment industries.

Luam, co-founder of Wildchild Nation, remarked, "Mayan Tamang adds another dimension to Threader. His graphics-driven garments are grounded in b-boy culture specifically through his involvement with the Floorlords Crew, but reaches beyond it to streetwear as a whole." The crew, in existence for more than two decades, has been an influential part of hip hop culture since the beginning, and helped to define the art of break dancing.

"We're really excited to be involved with Threader," said Mayan. "We see where urban clothing is trending, and Threader is right on top of that direction." Threader continues to grow as new partners add their hip hop clothing and merchandise and combine their audiences for online cross promotion. Mayan Tamang Productions represents the first b-boy inspired line on the Website.

Mayan Tamang and many other brands of streetwear can be found at: www.threaderstyle.com.

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 Mayan Tamang

In 2006, Mayan launched Mayan Tamang Productions, a clothing label which reflects contemporary street culture. His goal is to inspire others to chase down their dreams and unite by introducing unique lines of apparel and media produced by artists of all ethnicities, cultures, and lifestyles. Mayan Tamang Productions promotes the ideals of street culture and positive living. He uses clothing as a canvas for conveying unique art that spotlights beauty from around the world.

Contacts
Traci Copeland
Wildchild Nation, LLC
718.450.3884
Email Contact
http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/emailprcntct?id=32B622FE4B4013D4

Mayan Tamang
Mayan Tamang Productions
617.319.5662
Email Contact
http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/emailprcntct?id=0C840344C2E5310F

Mike Nedza to Open Show for Karl Wolf and Choclair with his Hit Song "Love For Hip Hop"

Stratford, Ontario (PRWEB) November 6, 2009 -- New Canadian hip-hop sensation Mike Nedza has released his song titled "Love for Hip Hop" for download and radio airplay.

Mike Nedza will be opening for Karl Wolf and Juno Award winner Choclair at the Juliana Nightclub in Woodstock Ontario, 79 Montclair Drive on Friday, Nov. 13, 2009 at 9:00pm.

Early critical reviews have been positive resulting in the song skyrocketing up the new music rap charts. "Love For Hip Hop" has also achieved over 10,000 views on YouTube in less than 24 hours of release with popularity in Canada, United States, Sweden, Israel and New Zealand.

"The response has been overwhelming. My music is really out there. That's the best part of being with Tight Industries and its marketing team which have done a great job" states music artist Mike Nedza.

Colin James, the main A&R person at Tight Industries and CEO, states "It's been a pleasure working with Mike, he is very creative guy and I am ecstatic with the fans response so far."

Veterans to the music industry, Jay Riehl and Ryan Tuer, two of the producers at Tight Industries' Swamp Studios worked with Mike in developing the Airborn album. Jay Riehl adds "working with Mike on this album was great; he has this ability to keep the beat and rhythm, making mixing and mastering in the studio a very easy task."

"I love working in the studio as much as I love performing live on Stage. Every show I perform at I am getting more and more comfortable. I am really excited to be opening up for Karl Wolf and Choclair, who are two of the music industries finest" Nedza adds.

Colin adds, "Mike's debut album is currently being packaged and we can't wait to share this album which will be available at the concert on November 13th, 2009 or to be purchased online."

Watch Mike Nedza's "Love for Hip Hop" video.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BRc0T7LRe8o

November 13, 2009 Karl Wolf with Choclair Concert Details

London's Got Talent winner Mike Nedza aka The White Eagle will be setting the stage for Karl Wolf live at the Juliana Night Club featuring Canadian Hip Hop Legend Choclair. Doors open 9 pm. This is a 19+ event. Proper I.D. Required. Tickets are available at the Juliana Night Club, 79 Montclaire Dr. Woodstock, Ontario, Canada, N4V 1A2 or online at http://www.newmusictickets.com

About Mike Nedza

Mike Nedza is the latest talent to be discovered through online social networking service YouTube. He quit his day job in Ontario, Canada and went all in for 8 weeks in search of a record deal. In total, Mike uploaded 8 videos, released over 8 weeks, with one goal of getting signed. Mike was signed by Tight Industries Inc. Record Label and has released his debut album Airborn. More on the web at http://www.mikenedza.com

About Tight Industries Inc. Record Label
Tight Industries is a leading Canadian independent record label. Tight Industries develops and distributes major music recording artists, online-digital entertainment and music entertainment worldwide.

More information about our Swamp Studios can be found at http://www.theswamp.biz

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CONTACT INFORMATION
Colin James
TIGHT INDUSTRIES INC.
519-273-6792
Email us Here
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THE URBAN MUSIC AWARD'S UK RETURN FOR ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL NIGHT

Another successful night was had by all at the return of the prestigious 7th annual Urban Music Awards at the heart of London city at a secret location on the 1st of November 2009. The show returned after the successful US version of the awards show was held in New York City early in July on the 17th of July 2009.

N-Dubz, Calvin Harris, Jay Sean ft. Lil Wayne, R&B Superstar group, JLS, Brick and Lace, and more were big winners on the night.

A few awards Presenters included:
BBC TV Comedian Rowland Rivron, Aisleyne Horgan-Wallace (Big Brother 7), former boxer Frank Bruno, Paul Danan (Reality TV, former Hollyoaks actor), British MP George Galloway, actress Linda Robson, Kele le Roc, Eastenders star, Shana Swash, Eddie Khadi and R&B group Cleopatra.

A few performances included:
UK soul legend, Omar, and rapper Yogi, + Touchtone Records very own King P opened the show with an electrifying performance. Others included; Sons of Soul (SOS) "Candy Girl"; Sway; Wild Sugar; K.I.G Family "Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes"; Meleka "Go"; Lazee "Hold On"; Dj Luck and Mc Neat "A Little Bit of Luck"; Egypt "In The Morning"; Britain's Next Superstar singers/contestants and Brick & Lace

Jordan Kensington, C.E.O, of Urban Music Awards and IMG added, "This year, we celebrate UK urban music going pop. There is no denying when we launched IMG in 1999 to support 100% UK acts, there was hardly any awards show or platform in support for UK music. We worked extremely hard to make sure UK urban music got it's deserving place in pop culture and we are proud to see acts we gave coverage to via our magazines, radio, and the UMA's 10 years ago make it top 10 in the charts and are now well known names in every single household. This is a testament to our achievements, but the work doesn't stop there. Our artists need sustainability and gateway for international success which is why the UMA's launched its US version in New York in 2007 with an aim to provide a vehicle to promote a collaboration between UK and US artists and we were back this year in July at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City. Next year we return with the 3rd US version of the UMA's in Los Angeles. UMA's is the only music awards show dedicated to HipHop, R&B, Soul, and Dance music to have versions of the show in six countries and with our planned launch in Africa this coming December. We are proud to build a global phenomenon of music fans internationally and becoming a market leader in offering artist a gateway opportunity to be booked for international appearances in the USA, France, Germany, Japan, Caribbean and now Africa".

Grandmasterflash (Godfather of HipHop) added "I am an innovator as we created HipHop, a music genre that wasn't fully embraced. We worked long and hard to make sure it grew to become a credible and successful genre and now it is being enjoyed all around the world by music fans from different races, ages and more. The UMA's would always have my support because what the UMA's are doing worldwide is way ahead of it's time and the effects and positive impact of the Urban Music Awards worldwide would only be realised several years after for how groundbreaking one show has been to inspire a generation from the grassroots to the mainstream".

Full list of winners for the 7th annual Urban Music Awards (UK) were:

Best Album
N-Dubz 'Uncle B'

Best Dance Act
Calvin Harris

Best Collaboration
Jay Sean ft. Lil Wayne

Best DJ
Swerve

Best Entrepreneur
Levi Roots

Best Gospel Act
Guvna B

Best Group
JLS

Best HipHop Act
Sway

Best Jazz Act
Yolanda Brown

Best Music Video
K.I.G Family 'Heads , shoulders, knees and toes'

Best Newcomer
Egypt

Best Producer
Blessed Beats

Best Radio Station
Kiss

Best TV Station
Flava

Best R&B Act
Brick & Lace

Best Radio Show
James Merritt

Best UK Asian Act
RDB

Most Inspiring Act
Brick & Lace

Outstanding Contribution to the community award
Nii Sackey

Join the UMA's on Twitter ; http://twitter.com/umanews
To discuss sponsorship/marketing and advertising. E-mail: getinvolved@urbanmusicawards.net

To apply for membership and tickets.
Contact: Linda Sykes
E-mail: linda.sykes@urbanmusicawards.net

For interviews/Media accreditation
Contact:  Charlie Simpson
E-mail: Charlie@urbanmusicawards.net

For Sponsorship/Product Sampling/Advertising
Contact:  Paul Morris
E-mail: paul.morris@urbanmusicawards.net

About the UMA:
The NO. 1 premiere R&B, Hip Hop, Soul and Dance Music awards ceremony in the world. The Urban Music awards ceremony is held annually in the USA, UK, France, Caribbean, and Japan with plans to expand to Asia, Dubai and Africa. The Urban Music Awards was born out of the need to build a worldwide awards ceremony to recognise the achievement of urban based artists, producers, club nights, dj's , radio stations, record labels. Past winners at the Urban Music Awards  have included; Nas, Omarion, Danity Kane, Amy Winehouse, Leona Lewis, Adele, Vybez Cartel, Shakira, Papoose and many more . The Urban Music Awards has set it self as a credible awards ceremony by letting all nominations and voting left to the public to decide! In 7 years, the prestigious awards ceremony has been covered by : The BBC World Service, CNN, VH1, The Independent, The Guardian , Channel 4, CD:UK , London Tonight, and many more.
www.urbanmusicawards.net

About Invincible Group:
Invincible Group is the international parent group of companies behind Invincible Magazine, Invincible newspaper, Invincible Radio, Invincible TV, and Invincible films, IAA, Invincible Events and Invincible Mobile. Invincible was launched by on the 1st July 1999 in London, as a style, ideas and impact conscious brand with the aim of serving our vibrant, multi-cultural society. Since its creation, with offices in the United Kingdom, USA, Germany, France and the Caribbean, Invincible has launched the careers of musicians, artists, photographers, designers, writers, models and actors around the world, while staking out an unchallenged position for itself at the cutting-edge of international urban cool and inspiration. Fuelled by a dedication to success, Invincible promotes a message of unity to empower ethnic diversity and creativity. Invincible events is also responsible for the Urban Music Awards (held annually both in the UK, France, Caribbean, & U.S.A), British Music Week and the National Entrepreneurs Conference (NYC).

Brand websites@ www.invinciblemag.com | www.invinciblemobile.com | www.urbanmusicawards.net | www.britishmusicweek.com | www.internationalfootballawards.com | www.invincibleradio.com | www.invinciblemediagroup.com (c) EST. Since 1999

Kadis & Sean Presents A ROZ Music Production Audio Push: The Soundcheck Mixtape

NEW YORK, NY November  5, 2009----ROZ Music is in the building and the dynamic forces behind the hit single "Teach Me How To Jerk" are now ready to show what their whole movement encompasses.  Hitting the streets on Thursday, November 5th with the new street album, ROZ Music Entertainment Presents Audio Push: The Soundcheck Mixtape, the project is geared to showcase the versatile lyrical ability of the dynamic duo of Octane and Price Tag, who comprise the highly touted and exciting AUDIO PUSH with the impeccable production of Kadis & Sean.

The smash album features certified dance floor bangers like "Hey There Hater" and "Drop It Low" over spaced out gritty beats that'll rock from the hood to the 'burbs.  Clearly a divide from the Jerk Movement they've come to conquer, Audio Push are equipped with an arsenal when it comes to moving the crowd.  Making a bold statement with the release of The Soundcheck Mixtape on their Roz Music label, as well as being the Executive Producers behind Audio Push, Sean states,

"It's going to showcase A.P.'s versatility and let people know their range and an array of our sounds. We got a rock record on this tape, R&B, straight Hip-Hop, Pop and street/club records. We also have some real life records.  It's basically a preparation of what's to come on their debut CD. It also showcases what Kadis and I are capable of and the talent we have as producers and what we can do as a company.  In particular, the Mix Tape projects the moves that our company can make in terms of branding and developing an artist."

The Soundcheck also features R&B heavyweights like Brandy and soon to be vocal phenomenon like Steph Jones.  Ms. Norwood, who is also in the lab working with Kadis & Sean, lends her talents to the swag driving "Aviator" as the rapping duo Octane and Price Tag of Audio Push let you know they have no plans of touching the ground anytime soon. 

If rocking crowds and inciting a new dance craze wasn't enough, the title track, The Soundcheck also reaches deeper into the L.A. tandem that make it clear that they will leave you in astonishment if you question their mic skills. On the album's title cut they spit: "We came from battle rapping and clapping the gats and cats attacking us and mad at us for doing what you couldn't/ But now backing us and clapping for us/ All I see is people bandwagon us because they now seeing what they should've."

Speaking of the foretelling track, Price Tag says, "We're talking about our life and basically introducing the people to us.   Having them feel us from where we come from and everything we go through.  It's real spitting.  It's not any type of watered down lyrical content. People will definitely respect it and see that we're a problem. We're not just a fad and people will see that we really rap."

Riding with a theme of touching the stars, "Galactic" will further launch ROZ Music's brand while "Up & Down" incites the Hip-Hop infused R&B mood as they cleverly spit game to the ladies.  Putting their label on the map as well as making their Coast a birth place for new music, Octane adds,

"Not only are we lyricists but we're not the typical artists.  When people think California, they either think jerking or they think gangster rap and there's other things that we do and that's really where the music is going to speak.  We're still young kids but there are other things that young kids in rap can do out here.  The music is going to show a whole other side of California and a whole other side of young people, period.  So that's what's going to separate us from everybody pretty much."

With their highly anticipated debut dropping next year on Geffen/ Interscope, The Soundcheck Mixtape  is a look into who will be running the music industry in the near future.  From a production and artist standpoint, ROZ Music will undoubtedly be a force and this is just the first ripple in the tidal wave that's soon to follow.

Sitting grounded on the peak of superstardom, Kadis adds, "I think Sean and I have the ability to seek out and understand what it takes to make a star, make a hit record and bring an artist from jerking all the way to the mainstream where people will respect that artist from the visual to the music. So this mixtape is going to separate us and our company from most other producers and most other companies out there."

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The unconscious mind is a powerful thing.

For more information on Kadis & Sean, log on to http://www.myspace.com/kadisandsean

If you would like a copy of the SOUNDCHECK  MixTape for review, please email us with your request below:

Press Representation:

Priscilla Chatman
PSI NORTH-SOUTH PARTNERS, INC
Press Rep. for KADIS & SEAN
prettyspecialinc@aol.com
941-408-9530 (T)

Bono and Wyclef Jean to Receive RFK Center for Justice & Human Rights' Ripple of Hope Award

Honor Recognizes Courageous and Innovative Approaches to Human Rights

NEW YORK, Nov. 6 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Robert F. Kennedy Center for Justice and Human Rights today announced that Bono and Wyclef Jean will receive the organization's 2009 Ripple of Hope Award. The award, which will be presented at the Center's annual dinner on November 18th, recognizes the bold leadership demonstrated by the two honorees on humanitarian issues.

"As champions of justice, Bono and Wyclef have brought the national spotlight to human rights violations, empowered local activists, and transformed the lives of millions of people living in poverty from Port-Au-Prince to Darfur," said Kerry Kennedy, founder of the RFK Center for Justice and Human Rights. "Their efforts evoke the spirit of my father and we are honored to recognize them."

The award will honor Bono, lead singer of U2 and co-founder of the advocacy organization ONE and (Product) RED, for his efforts in the fight against extreme poverty and preventable disease, particularly in Africa (www.one.org, www.joinred.com). The organization will recognize Wyclef Jean for his work to strengthen and inspire change in his native country of Haiti through his Yele Haiti organization (www.yele.org).

In addition to the award presentation, there will be special appearances and performances by Wyclef Jean, Governor David Paterson, Governor Jon Corzine, Peter Gallagher, Matthew Modine, Adam Arkin, Joey Pantoliano, and Gloria Reuben. There will also be a special tribute to Senator Edward Kennedy, who served as a member of the RFK Board of Directors from 1968 until his passing this year.

The RFK Center for Justice and Human Rights is a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing the human rights movement through innovative support to human rights defenders around the world. With an over forty-year track record of attaining concrete results on cutting-edge social justice issues, the RFK Center carries forward Robert F. Kennedy's vision of a more just and peaceful world.

For more information on the Ripple of Hope Awards Dinner held at Chelsea Piers in New York City, please phone 212.249.6188 or e-mail Jennifer@emgbenefits.com. To learn more about the RFK Center, please visit www.rfkcenter.org.

Source: RFK Memorial Center for Human Rights

CONTACT: Marni Tomljanovic, +1-212-691-2800,
tomljanovic@sunshinesachs.com, for RFK Memorial Center for Human Rights

Web Site: http://www.rfkcenter.org/
http://www.one.org/
http://www.joinred.com/
http://www.yele.org/

GIANT STEP ENDS 2009 WITH AN EXCITING LINEUP OF EXCLUSIVE EVENTS AND CONCERT PERFORMANCES

SVEDKA Vodka Sessions (LA, Miami) Kid Sister (Miami),
Corinne Bailey Rae (NYC), Nneka (LA, NYC) and more

New York, NY – November 6, 2009 – Since 1990, New York-based music and lifestyle marketing company Giant Step has presented groundbreaking artists and exciting brands to influencers across the country. This year is no exception with previous events including New Year's Eve in Miami with The Roots; Q-Tip, Chester French and Little Dragon at the annual Giant Step Central Park SummerStage show; Erykah Badu at Governors Island; Ben Watt at Cielo; the jam-packed New Zealand at CMJ showcase with Surf City, Bang Bang Eche and more; Winter Music Conference performances and DJ sets at Delano in Miami including Wale, Matisyahu, Melanie Fiona and ?uestlove; and the Charity Water Benefit at NYC's Private Park at Hudson with Janelle Monáe. The year isn't over yet with several upcoming events that are sure to heat up the winter chill. For a complete schedule, see below.

SVEDKA Vodka Sessions & Future Music Series
This year, Giant Step & SVEDKA Vodka launched the successful SVEDKA Vodka Sessions – an intimate series showcasing the best bands and emerging artists. With previous shows featuring Wale, Mark Ronson, Diane Birch and Peter Bjorn & John at Morgans Hotel Group luxury properties across the country, Giant Step is happy to announce the next two events in the series.

On November 18th, Nigerian soul singer-songwriter Nneka makes her highly anticipated LA debut at SkyBar at Mondrian preceded by a DJ set by Vikter Duplaix. The series heads to Miami during Art Basel on December 4th when Kanye West protégé Kid Sister performs poolside at Delano. All performances in the series are 21+ and free with RSVP on Giant Step's website.

In addition to the performances, Giant Step & SVEDKA have partnered up for SVEDKA Vodka Future Music Series. The free monthly podcast, hosted by acclaimed London-based DJ Benji B of Deviation, features emerging acts from around the globe in a variety of genres. Episode #1 is currently available at http://svedka.giantstep.net/ with episode #2 premiering November 16th.

Performances
On November 9th, Giant Step presents Nneka's NYC debut at Joe's Pub as part of her first ever US tour.

Jazzonova's Alex Barck returns to NYC with his superb mix of soulful deep house, drum & bass, boogie, hip-hop, latin and soul at Sullivan Room on November 13th. He will be joined by special guest DJ Alex from Tokyo- one half of the production duo known as Tokyo Black Star.

Giant Step's bi-weekly DJ series at Hudson has been New York City's premier Monday night event for the last two years. The strong lineup continues with DJ Spinna (Nov 16th), The Martinez Brothers (Nov 30th), Turntables On The Hudson (Dec 14) and Danny Krivit (Dec 28th).

On November 27th, Giant Step heads back to Sullivan Room with Turntables On The Hudson. The night, titled Give Thanks, will invigorate your body as you support a good cause. A portion of the proceeds will benefit NextAid.

Last, but not least, is the return of Corinne Bailey Rae to NYC. Gearing up for the release of her second album, The Sea (scheduled to come out 2/10), the highly acclaimed songstress will perform an intimate set at Hiro Ballroom on December 9th. The show has sold out with a portion of the proceeds benefiting Pump Aid.

Giant Step Schedule:
November
9- Nneka @ Joe's Pub- New York, NY
13- Alex Barck (Jazzanova) w/ special guest DJ Alex from Tokyo @ Sullivan Room- New York, NY
16- Premiere of SVEDKA Vodka Future Music Series podcast #2
16- DJ Spinna @ Hudson- New York, NY
18- SVEDKA Vodka Sessions #4 feat. Nneka & Vikter Duplaix @ SkyBar at Mondrian- Los Angeles, CA
27- Give Thanks, A Benefit For NextAid with Turntables On The Hudson @ Sullivan Room- New York, NY
30- The Martinez Brothers @ Hudson- New York, NY
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7- Corinne Bailey Rae @ Hiro Ballroom- New York, NY
14- Turntables On The Hudson @ Hudson- New York, NY
28- Danny Krivit @ Hudson- New York, NY

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10 AMERICAN BANDS SELECTED TO TOUR THE WORLD

WHO/WHAT:      Jazz at Lincoln Center and the U.S. State Department's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs announced today the 10 ensembles who will tour with The Rhythm Road: American Music Abroad program in 2010. American music groups from across the United States specializing in jazz, urban/hip hop and other American roots music - blues, bluegrass, Cajun, country, gospel and zydeco - applied for the opportunity to share their music with the world to promote cross-cultural understanding, with special emphasis on countries not often visited by American musicians.  Selected for their artistic integrity, musical ability and educational skills, the finalist bands are:
•    Charlie Porter Quartet
•    Chen Lo and the Liberation Family
•    Johnny Rodgers Band
•    Little Joe McLerran Quartet
•    Mark Sherman-Tim Horner Quartet
•    Nasar Abadey and SUPERNOVA
•    Oscar Williams and Perfected Praise
•    Paul Beaudry & Pathways
•    The Student Loan
•    Turning Pointe

International tour activities will include public concerts, master classes, lecture-demonstrations, workshops, jam sessions, collaborations with local musicians and media outreach.  Over the past four seasons, 118 musicians from 31 ensembles have toured with the program, visiting 97 countries on five continents.

WHERE/WHEN:    Ensembles travel around the globe for approximately one month from March through December 2010. The program also incorporates free performances by each ensemble hosted in New York by Jazz at Lincoln Center at Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola at Frederick P. Rose Hall, home of Jazz at Lincoln Center, and in Washington, D.C. presented by National Geographic Live! at the Grosvenor Auditorium.

HOW:    For more information visit The Rhythm Road: American Music Abroad at jalc.org/TheRoad. In addition, you can listen to music and program stories free of charge on Jazz at Lincoln Center Radio at jalc.org/jazzcast/program.asp?programNumber=262 and jalc.org/jazzcast/program.asp?programNumber=205 

QUOTES:    Maura M. Pally, Acting Assistant Secretary of State for Educational and Cultural Affairs:
"Music has the power to bridge political, cultural, language and generational differences with audiences around the world.  Through music we can celebrate both cultural diversity and common ground."
Susan John, Director of Touring for Jazz at Lincoln Center:
"The Rhythm Road tours continue the historic tradition of such musical alumni as Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington and Dizzy Gillespie and focus on diverse geographic audiences and the transcendent interaction born of music.  The program's emphasis on both education and performance leads to powerful exchange for musicians and audiences alike."

CONTACT:     Anna Kukowski, Burson-Marsteller for Jazz at Lincoln Center (212) 614-4560, anna.kukowski@bm.com
David C. Grier, U.S. Department of State, (202) 203.7007, GrierDC@State.gov
SPONSORSHIP:    The Rhythm Road: American Music Abroad is made possible with underwriting support from the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the United States Department of State.
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Charlie Porter Quartet:  Trumpeter and composer Charlie Porter formed his Quartet in 2004 to shed new light on jazz standards as well as new original compositions, which are forward thinking yet steeped in tradition.  The quartet has performed in numerous venues on the New York jazz scene, including Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola and The Jazz Gallery.  In 2006, the Charlie Porter Quartet toured five countries in West Africa, including Sierra Leone, Togo, Côte D'Ivoire, Nigeria and Cameroon as part of The Rhythm Road: American Music Abroad.

Chen Lo and the Liberation Family:  Chen Lo and the Liberation Family is a unique phenomenon in the world of music. This dynamic artistic collective fuses the electronically produced elements of hip hop with the rudimentary, live elements of its forbearers (i.e. jazz, blues, soul). With decades of musical experience among them, Chen Lo and the Liberation Family create in the spirit of musical integrity with an uplifting message of empowerment, improvement and progressive change.

Johnny Rodgers Band:  Johnny Rodgers Band was formed in New York City in 2003 to bring musical depth to road-tested original songs.  Rodgers united accomplished musicians with vast experience who had performed in styles ranging from pop to jazz and classic rock.  Their music is a guided tour of Americana pop; exhibiting the piano driven energy of rock and roll blended with jazz sophistication. The band's chemistry and Rodgers's personable stage presence complete the formula that propels their dynamic performances.

Little Joe McLerran Quartet:  In February 2009, Little Joe McLerran won first place at the 25th Annual International Blues Challenge in Memphis. He has dedicated his life, since age eight, to the study of the American roots blues style known as piedmont.  He has performed for years with his band, a collection of seasoned musicians drawn from the ranks of Tulsa's finest.  For The Rhythm Road: American Music Abroad, McLerran has enlisted award winning harmonica player David Berntson, his favorite drummer Ron McRorey and long time associate Robbie Mack on bass.

Mark Sherman-Tim Horner Quartet:  The Mark Sherman-Tim Horner Quartet has performed globally for the last five years, with numerous tours to Europe, the United States and Canada. The group members, each with strong teaching credentials, bring a deeply rooted post-bop jazz approach to a program of originals and standards which carry on the art form with a high level of invigorating musicianship. Their music is relentless, energetic, and brimming with incredible improvisations from this road tested band.

Nasar Abadey and SUPERNOVA:  Drummer Nasar Abadey and his band SUPERNOVA perform jazz in a multi-dimensional and multi-directional way: from the threshold of jazz to beyond space and time.  SUPERNOVA exercises its artistic license to perform and explore jazz elements such as traditional African rhythms, bebop, fusion, Afro-Cuban, Afro Brazilian and free form.

Oscar Williams and Perfected Praise:  Oscar Williams Jr. and Perfected Praise is an award winning gospel ensemble who has traveled throughout the United States and abroad for the past 10 years. They have performed in the Vatican for the Pope, toured with international pop star 'Elisa,' and performed with GRAMMY® winner Jason Mraz.  Oscar Williams and Perfected Praise is a committed group of individuals dedicated to bringing gospel and "Good News" to all.

Paul Beaudry & Pathways: Paul Beaudry & Pathways performs original music, arrangements and some of their favorite tunes. Performing within the jazz genre, Pathways explores music that is fun yet both challenging and rhythmically driving.  Audiences experience inspired scat singing and lively vocal exchanges, along with some great tunes.

The Student Loan: With a sound that is both familiar and new, The Student Loan brings a fresh voice to the world of American folk music. This progressive bluegrass quartet incorporates elements of jazz, rock, jam, and classical styles, and strives to reach new heights through its original songwriting and unique playing styles.

Turning Pointe:  Hailing from Atlanta, Turning Pointe merges four talented, young artists with soulful voices and passion for music.  This dynamic gospel quartet is comprised of Tamara Coleman, Sam Collier, Mark Patterson and Priestly Stephenson—together, they have embarked on the quest to change the world one song at a time, and to encourage and uplift audiences worldwide.
 
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Jazz at Lincoln Center is dedicated to inspiring and growing audiences for jazz. With the world-renowned Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra and a comprehensive array of guest artists, Jazz at Lincoln Center advances a unique vision for the continued development of the art of jazz by producing a year-round schedule of performance, education and broadcast events for audiences of all ages. These productions include concerts, national and international tours, residencies, a jazz hall of fame and concert series, weekly national radio programs, television broadcasts, recordings, publications, an annual high school jazz band competition and festival, a band director academy, jazz appreciation curriculum for students, music publishing, children's concerts and classes, lectures, adult education courses, student and educator workshops and interactive websites. Under the leadership of Artistic Director Wynton Marsalis, Chairman Lisa Schiff and Executive Director Adrian Ellis, Jazz at Lincoln Center will produce thousands of events each season in its home in New York City, Frederick P. Rose Hall, and around the world.
 For more information, visit jalc.org

U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs promotes mutual understanding between the United States and other countries through international educational and exchange programs. Through its Cultural Programs Division, the Bureau supports a variety of cultural exchanges programs that support U.S. foreign policy, foster America's artistic excellence, and demonstrate America's respect and appreciation for other cultures and traditions.  The Rhythm Road: American Music Abroad program presents selected professional American performers on concert tours in countries with limited exposure to live American culture.  For more information, visit http://exchanges.state.gov/education/citizens/culture/index.htm.

GUESS WHO'S BIZZACK?!?

November 09th 2009 -- Rap-stress, Mia X, finally returns to the limelight after an over ten year absence!

Mia X, nee' Mia Young, was the very first female emcee inked to Master P's mid-nineties powerhouse imprint, No Limit Records. From 1995 to '98, Mia released three acclaimed solo albums; Good Girl Gone Bad, the gold certified Unlady Like, and her third and final effort, Mama Drama, before graciously bowing out of the rap game altogether.

Unfortunately, during her musical hiatus, Mia suffered several personal setbacks; primarily the unexpected and tragic passing of both her mother and father, as well as the devastation left in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. Suddenly, she was left to care for not only her own children, but also her youngest sister, Ashley, who thanks to Mia's undying love and support, recently graduated from L.S.U. Medical with honors.  

Although the self-proclaimed 'Unlady Like Diva' briefly returned in 2006 with "Verbal Assault," a track produced by Donald XL Robertson that appeared on the popular Southern Smoke mix-tape series, and a pair of songs on C-Murder's Screamin' 4 Vengeance in '08, no project ever materialized. Now, that is all about to change!

Mia X' highly anticipated, fourth studio LP, Betty Rocka Locksmith, which she is currently finishing up work on, is being introduced by its first two offerings; the radio ready, "1 Life 1 Love," which she'll be shooting a video for soon, and "Get Da Paper," an ode to eighties Hip-Hop.

Betty Rocka Locksmith is currently scheduled to be released in February 2010.

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Mia X is available for: Interviews, Show Bookings, Voice-overs, Songwriting, Features & Hooks, DJ Show Commercials, Event Hosting, Radio/TV Hosting, Acting & Commercials, and Public Speaking…

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Universal Motown's Finest Rock Detroit at the 2009 United Way Thanksgiving Day NFL Halftime Show: A Motown 50th Anniversary Tribute

The Label's Newest Stars Join Forces To Perform Classics From Motown's All-American Songbook

NEW YORK, Nov. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- The most quintessential of American holidays, Thanksgiving, is the setting for a special celebration of a quintessentially American musical treasure: the classic songs of Motown. NFL fans will be dancing in their seats at home and at Ford Field in Detroit during the 2009 United Way Thanksgiving Day Halftime Show: A Motown 50th Anniversary Tribute. The Motown tribute will take place during halftime of the first game of the NFL's Thanksgiving tripleheader when the Detroit Lions host the Green Bay Packers on Thursday, November 26 at 12:30 PM ET on FOX.

In Motown's original hometown, this special halftime event features six of the brightest talents from the current roster of Universal Motown Records, performing classics from Motown's all-American songbook.

Bringing the unforgettable songs of Motown back to the Motor City are Melanie Fiona, Kem, Shontelle, Forever The Sickest Kids, Vita Chambers, and Hal Linton. The dynamic and driving tribute spans more than a decade of Motown classics - every one of the songs among the most recognizable and culture-defining songs in pop music history. Following the performance, fans can visit NFL.COM/THANKSGIVING to find out how to download a copy of the halftime medley, as well as music from each of the artists. Proceeds will benefit United Way.

In addition, singer-songwriter Jadyn Maria will kick off the game in Detroit with the National Anthem. She is also a member of the Universal Motown family, and was the first artist signed to Grammy-winner Ne-Yo's Compound Entertainment roster.

MELANIE FIONA brings together vintage grooves on her exuberant and original SRC/Universal Motown debut album THE BRIDGE, available now at digital retail and on CD November 10th. Universal Motown singer-songwriter KEM performed a special live show in Detroit's Cass Park in support of the city's homeless in August 2009. KEM is a leading light of this decade's progressive neo-soul movement with two gold albums and two No. 1 singles. International Top 10 hit singer-songwriter SHONTELLE's SRP/SRC/Universal Motown album SHONTELLIGENCE contains the international hits "T-Shirt," "Stuck With Each Other" (featuring Akon), and "Roll." The innovative alternative rock/electronic six-man band FOREVER THE SICKEST KIDS' Universal Motown album debut, UNDERDOG ALMA MATER, is now available in a deluxe edition now; the group will release an innovative series of three EPs of new material starting with FRIDAY on November 17th, 2009. The halftime show also features two impressive young Universal Motown newcomers: VITA CHAMBERS, who honors Motown's classic era with her own edgy mix of rock, pop, and soul, and HAL LINTON, a talented singer who updates the great vocal tradition of Motown's Marvin Gaye and Stevie Wonder for the new century. Both are completing debut albums for SRP/Universal Motown for 2010 release.

All of the halftime tribute's songs are culled from the golden era of Motown, the company founded by Berry Gordy in 1959 that revolutionized contemporary music with its brilliant, influential, and unique fusion of pop, blues, R&B, rock, and gospel elements.

The celebration of Motown's 50th anniversary continues around the globe with events, special programming, exhibits, etc. An irresistible force of social and cultural change, Berry Gordy's legendary Motown made its mark not just on the music industry but society at large, with a sound that has become one of the most significant musical accomplishments and stunning success stories of the 20th century. No other record company in history has exerted such an enormous influence on both the style and substance of popular music and culture with artists such as Diana Ross and The Supremes, The Jackson 5, The Temptations, The Four Tops, Smokey Robinson and the Miracles, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Gladys Knight and the Pips, and Martha Reeves and the Vandellas. That influence is still being felt today, from pop to hip-hop, as Motown celebrates the 50th anniversary of the company's founding. Today, Motown is part of the Universal Music Group, with its classic recorded music catalog managed by Universal Music Enterprises (UMe).

Continuing an innovation introduced in 2006, the NFL will serve up three nationally-televised games on Thanksgiving Day. The early game (FOX, 12:30 PM ET) will be an NFC North meeting of the Green Bay Packers at the Detroit Lions. This is the 19th time the Lions have hosted the Packers on Thanksgiving, including 13 consecutive games from 1951- 1963. The second game (CBS, 4:15 PM ET) features the Oakland Raiders visiting the Dallas Cowboys in the Raiders' first Thanksgiving game since 1970.

The Thanksgiving primetime game will air at 8:20 PM ET on the NFL Network with the defending NFC East champion New York Giants visiting the Denver Broncos, marking the first Thanksgiving contest in Denver since 1963. The late afternoon game in Dallas between the Oakland Raiders and Cowboys on CBS (4:15 p.m. ET) will also feature special National Anthem and halftime show performances by national artists who will be announced shortly.

Now in its 36th year, the United Way/NFL partnership is the longest running charitable collaboration of its kind and connects NFL PLAY 60 with United Way's goal of 1.9 million more healthy young people by 2018.

This is the 11th year that United Way has worked with the NFL on the Thanksgiving Halftime Show to inspire NFL fans across the country to get involved in their communities.

In the spirit of Thanksgiving, performers Melanie Fiona, Kem, Hal Linton, Shontelle and Vita Chambers will join United Way the week of their performance to volunteer at the Detroit Boys & Girls Club's "I Am Thankful" Dinner on Tuesday, November 24 from 5:00-7:00 p.m.

Source: Universal Music Enterprises

CONTACT: Phylicia Fant of UNIVERSAL MOTOWN, +1-212-841-8640,
Phylicia.fant@umusic.com; or Sujata Murthy of UMe, +1-310- 865- 7812,
Sujata.murthy@umusic.com; or Joanna Hunter of NFL, +1-212-450-2449,
joanna.hunter@nfl.com; or Sal Fabens of UNITED WAY, +1-703-836-7112, Ext. 401,
sal.fabens@unitedway.org

Slacker Radio Now Available for Android

Slacker Radio is the Best Way to Discover New Artists and Hear Your Favorite Music - for Free

SAN DIEGO, Nov. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Slacker, Inc. today announced that the Slacker Radio app is available for Android phones. Music lovers* can now listen to their favorite Slacker stations on their Android-powered smartphone. The free application is available immediately by visiting www.Slacker.com from a supported** Android phone or by visiting the Android Market. Verizon customers using the new DROID by Motorola can locate the free Slacker Radio application quickly by visiting the Verizon channel of the Android Market on that phone.

Owners of Android smartphones can now enjoy the Slacker music discovery experience, including creating a nearly unlimited number of custom stations, over 100 expert-programmed Slacker genre, seasonal and spotlight stations, and over 10,000 artist stations.

Slacker also gives listeners the ultimate music resource by providing artist biographies, album reviews, station fine tuning, "peek ahead" song previews and song lyrics. In addition to marking songs as favorites, listeners can also ban songs and artists to create perfect custom radio stations on their phones.

Additional application features for Android smartphones include an intuitive interface, support for vertical and horizontal orientation and the ability to run in the background while controlling the app from a widget on the smartphone desktop. Listeners can also share their favorite Slacker Radio stations via SMS, MMS or email.

"Slacker continues to eliminate the obstacles between listeners and their favorite music," said Jonathan Sasse, senior vice president of marketing at Slacker. "Our free app for Android provides a great way for music fans to take their favorite Slacker Radio stations with them wherever they go."

  Slacker Radio for Android offers:
  --  Free music library featuring millions of songs
  --  High-quality stereo playback from any wireless connection
  --  Create custom artist stations based on artists or songs
  --  Over 100 professionally programmed genre stations
  --  View artist biographies and photos
  --  View album art and read reviews
  --  "Peek Ahead" artist and album preview
  --  Multi-tasking - listen to music while using other applications
  --  Share station links via Email, MMS or SMS messaging
  --  Rate songs as favorites
  --  Ban songs and artists
  --  Vertical and Horizontal modes
  --  Desktop widget

  Pricing and Availability

The free Slacker Radio application for Android is available immediately in the Android Market or by visiting www.Slacker.com on any supported Android smartphone. Owners of the DROID by Motorola can find Slacker quickly in the Verizon channel of the Android Market. The Slacker Radio app works with the free Slacker Basic Radio service, Slacker Radio Plus and Slacker Premium Radio subscription offerings.

** The Slacker application has been optimized for the new DROID by Motorola, HTC G1 and HTC MyTouch Android handsets. The application is also supported on the DROID ERIS by HTC and HTC Hero smartphones.

About Slacker, Inc.

Slacker is the world's first Personal Radio company offering "Your Radio Everywhere." Slacker allows music lovers to play highly personalized music online at the Slacker web site or on the go with Slacker Personal Radio players and mobile phones. Slacker mobile applications are currently available for BlackBerry smartphones and the iPhone. For more information visit http://www.slacker.com/everywhere.

For regular Slacker updates follow us at www.Twitter.com/SlackerRadio, become a Fan on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/SlackerRadio or visit www.Slacker.com.

*The Slacker Personal Radio Mobile application is currently available for U.S. customers only.

Slacker and Slacker.com are registered trademarks of Slacker, Inc. All other trademarks and product names are the property of their respective companies.

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  FortyThree, Inc.
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ProHipHop: Edan, Blueprint 3 Tour, Copyright Criminals, Kosha Dillz, Phil Ade, Jay-Z & Alicia Keys, Gucci Mane, Michael Jackson, Guante

ProHipHop posts for Thursday, November 5th:

Edan: Echo Party

Jay-Z's Blueprint 3 Tour: New 2010 Dates/Venues

Copyright Criminals Documentary Trailer & Premier Info

Kosha Dillz: Beverly Dillz Album Art, Cellular Phone Music Video, Current Tour Schedule

Phil Ade: Hollywood Music Video

Singles: Jay-Z & Alicia Keys' Empire State of Mind #3

Gucci Mane: Spotlight Music Video ft. Usher

Albums: Michael Jackson's This Is It #1

And Wednesday, November 4th:

Guante: Adam's World Artist of the Week

ROLLING OUT MAGAZINE COVERS VETERAN R&B SINGER MONICA FOR THE SECOND WEEK OF NOVEMBER ISSUE

MONICA DISCUSSES WHY SHE'S "STILL STANDING", LOVE, LIFE, PAST DEMONS, HER NEW BET REALITY SHOW AND HIGHLY ANTICIPATED SIXTH STUDIO ALBUM

MONICA'S INTIMATE ROLLING OUT MAGAZINE INTERVIEW HITS NEWSSTANDS NATIONWIDE ON NOVEMBER 5th, 2009

(Los Angeles, CA-November 5th, 2009) -  Atlanta bred R&B veteran singer Monica graces the cover of *rolling out Magazine dishing on her past, present, future, and highly anticipated new album. Bracing herself for the return into the public eye after a two year hiatus,  Monica reintroduces herself to avid followers through her new reality show "Still Standing" on BET Network, which looks to translate the evolution of Monica as a person and more importantly the strength she's gained over the years through tumultuous ups and downs in life.

Monica tells *rolling out Magazine that she withdrew from the spotlight during her careers prime after her boyfriend committed suicide in front of her in 2000; "I was the walking dead for a little while", Monica disappearing from her fans and slipping into a depression. Today, Monica has titled the name of her BET reality show, single and album "Still Standing" as an emblem of her rescued faith in herself, life, and love. Monica states "Stop looking at what I used to do and look at what I'm doing now", as she looks to reconnect with her fans and reclaim her position as the sensual songstress that she is.

Monica debuted into the world of R&B during the 90's with the cult hit "Dont take it personal" which shot then 16 year Monica Arnold into the national arena with back-to-black platinum singles off her debut album"Miss Thang". Partnering with then teen sensation, singer Brandy  Norwood, Monica shot to the top of the Billboard charts for over 13 weeks with the duet "The Boy is Mine" which captured "Best R&B Performance Duo" for the 1997 Grammy Awards.  Later releasing a lesser received third album, "All Eyez on Me", Monica went into the studio for the 2003 follow-up "After The Storm" which turned out three successfully charted Billboard singles.  Moving into 2006, Monica released "The Making of Me" with lead single "The Makings of You" a sample from legendary Curtis Mayfield, Monica debuting at #8 on the Billboard R&B Charts. Monica is the mother of two sons, Rodney III  and Romello and is engaged to Atlanta rapper Rocko. The *rolling out Magazine interview with singer Monica will be on stands nationwide Thursday November 5th, 2009. Also, log onto www.rollingout.com for behind the scenes images of the shoot with Monica and accompanied video.

ABOUT rolling out MAGAZINE/ MEDIA

*rolling out Magazine, the largest free urban weekly,  is a digital and physical weekly magazine that focuses on the black experience in response to entertainment, politics, fashion, culture, sports and lifestyle points of interest. Headquartered in Atlanta, GA, *rolling out Magazine positions itself as the voice of the African American experience in an unconventional form using the the newspaper platform as a market place to express urgency in reform for education, finances, entrepreneurship, and other issues prevalent in the black diaspora.  For information on *rolling out Magazine please log on to www.rollingout.com

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Ying Yang Twins Declare Their Legendary Status With Greatest Hits Record

Having already sold millions of records and established themselves as an urban music tour de force on radio stations across the country, Atlanta crunk duo Ying Yang Twins have collected some of their biggest hits on the brand new collection, Legendary Status: Ying Yang Twins Greatest Hits.  Featuring several Billboard chart toppers including "Wait (The Whisper Song)," "Shake (feat. Pitbull)" and "Salt Shaker (Feat. Lil Jon & The East Side Boyz)," Greatest Hits is the first and only definitive collection of the Dirty South duo's finest crunk anthems.

Legendary Status: Ying Yang Twins Greatest Hits is available in all stores now, just in time to bring the crunk to your next holiday party.  Check out the track, "Champs Is Here" from the album below.

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Legendary Status: Ying Yang Twins Greatest Hits Tracklist:

01 Drop

02 Shake (Feat. Pitbull)

03 Champs Is Here - MP3

04 Salt Shaker (Feat. Lil Jon & The East Side Boyz)

05 Badd Remix (Prod. By Mental Instruments) Feat. Mike Jones

06 Jigglin

07 Bedroom Boom (Feat. Avant)

08 Hanh!

09 1st Booty On Duty

10 Wait (The Whisper Song)

11 Swag City (Feat. Da Musicianz)

12 Georgia Dome Remix (Feat. Jackl-O And Fatman Scoop)

13 Whats Happnin! (Feat. Trick Daddy)

14 Grey Goose

15 Naggin'

16 Halftime (Stand Up & Get Crunk!) Feat. Homebwoi

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Soundtrack to Lee Daniels' Highly Anticipated Film PRECIOUS: BASED ON THE NOVEL PUSH BY SAPPHIRE Announced

Soundtrack Features Music By Mary J. Blige, Queen Latifah and More First Single Is Soundtrack Co-Producer Mary J. Blige's 'I Can See In Color'

SANTA MONICA, Calif. and VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Nov. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Lionsgate Music, the music arm of Lionsgate (NYSE:LGF) the leading next generation studio, in association with Matriarch/Geffen Records, will release the official soundtrack for Lee Daniels' highly anticipated, prize-winning film PRECIOUS: BASED ON THE NOVEL "PUSH" BY SAPPHIRE. The soundtrack will be available online November 3rd and in stores November 23rd. It was produced by Daniels along with Mary J. Blige, whose new song "I Can See In Color" will be the first single. The track has already garnered raves, with Rolling Stone extolling it as "...a knockout song...expressing the goal of Precious to see the world in color." Other artists featured on the star-studded soundtrack include Queen Latifah, Mahalia Jackson and Grace Hightower. According to Daniels, these artists were selected because they "resonate not only in Precious' world, but speak to your soul no matter who you are."

The songs on the soundtrack effectively capture this groundbreaking film's powerful, universal message about the human capacity to grow and overcome. Set in 1987, PRECIOUS tells the story of Harlem teenager Claireece "Precious" Jones, who overcomes tremendous obstacles to discover her own worth, beauty and potential. Precious' tale is perfectly complemented by this deeply moving collection of songs - songs that are the sound of Precious' resilient, questing spirit, which carries her through such intense struggle. Courage and determination, passionately expressed by Mary J. Blige, Jean Carn, Donna Allen and others, are touchstones of Precious' story and Daniels' film; ultimately the message will reverberate in listeners and audiences alike.

The film and its standout performances have already received a myriad of critical accolades and top prizes at major international film festivals. Breakout star Gabourey Sidibe was featured on the cover of a recent New York Times Magazine, and was touted as "beyond incredible" by Access Hollywood, who called the film "amazing...not to be missed." Time Magazine lauded it as "an unabashedly inspirational anthem." The Oscar® buzz is already in full swing, with predictions for nominations coming from the New York Times, Chicago Sun-Times, Time Magazine, Elle Magazine, The New York Post and more.

PRECIOUS premiered at the 2009 Sundance Film Festival, where it won the Grand Jury Prize, Audience Award and a Special Jury Prize for Acting. It has since screened at such prestigious venues as the Cannes International Film Festival and the New York Film Festival, and has won audience prizes at the Toronto International Film Festival, the San Sebastian Film Festival and the recently concluded Chicago International Film Festival. It is the only film ever to receive the Audience awards at both Sundance and Toronto.

For a synopsis and other information regarding PRECIOUS, please visit the official website, http://www.weareallprecious.com/.

About PRECIOUS:

Lionsgate in association with Oprah Winfrey and Tyler Perry present A Lee Daniels Entertainment / Smokewood Entertainment Group Production of PRECIOUS: BASED ON THE NOVEL "PUSH" BY SAPPHIRE, directed by Lee Daniels from a screenplay by Geoffrey Fletcher based on the book Push, a novel by Sapphire. The film stars Mo'Nique, Paula Patton, Mariah Carey, Sherri Shepherd, Lenny Kravitz and introduces Gabourey Sidibe. PRECIOUS was produced by Lee Daniels, Sarah Siegel-Magness and Gary Magness. Oprah Winfrey, Tyler Perry, Lisa Cortes and Tom Heller are Executive Producers; Simone Sheffield serves as Co-Executive Producer; Mark G. Mathis is Co-Producer; and Asger Hussain serves as Associate Producer.

  PRECIOUS: BASED ON THE NOVEL "PUSH" BY SAPPHIRE Soundtrack Track Listing:

  01 I Can See In Color - Mary J. Blige
  02 He Is The Joy - Donna Allen
  03 Was That All It Was - Jean Carn
  04 Did You Ever See A Dream Walking - Sunny Gale
  05 Come Into My House - Queen Latifah
  06 Just A Closer Walk With Thee - Mahalia Jackson
  07 Love Is The Message - Mfsb (Featuring The Three Degrees)
  08 Now That I Know Who I Am - Nona Hendryx
  09 System - Labelle
  10 Somethin's Comin' My Way - Grace Hightower
  11 It Took A Long Time - Labelle
  12 Letters (From The Original Score) - Mario Grigorov

  Executive Producer:  Lee Daniels & Mary J. Blige
  Soundtrack Producer: Lynn Fainchtein

  About Lionsgate:

Lionsgate (NYSE:LGF) is the leading next generation studio with a strong and diversified presence in the production and distribution of motion pictures, television programming, home entertainment, family entertainment, video-on-demand and digitally delivered content. The Company has built a strong television presence in production of prime time cable and broadcast network series, distribution and syndication of programming through Debmar-Mercury and an array of channel platform assets. Its feature film business achieved a number one box office opening weekend in September 2009 with the eighth film in the Tyler Perry franchise, I CAN DO BAD ALL BY MYSELF, and has generated more than $400 million at the North American theatrical box office during the past 12 months. The Company's home entertainment business has grown to more than 7% market share and leads the industry in its box office-to-DVD revenue conversion rate. Lionsgate handles a prestigious and prolific library of approximately 12,000 motion picture and television titles that is an important source of recurring revenue and serves as the foundation for the growth of the Company's core businesses. The Lionsgate brand remains synonymous with original, daring, quality entertainment in markets around the world.

About Lionsgate Music:

Lionsgate Music oversees music for Lionsgate's film and TV slate, builds the Company's music publishing assets and releases its soundtracks and scores. The music team has received two Oscar® nominations for Marco Beltrami's score for 3:10 TO YUMA and for Bird York's song "In The Deep" for Best Picture Academy Award® Winner CRASH. Current and upcoming projects include the soundtrack for PRECIOUS, to be released through Matriarch/Geffen Records and featuring a lead track from Mary J. Blige. PRECIOUS is directed by Lee Daniels (SHADOWBOXER) and presented by Oprah Winfrey and Tyler Perry. The film has already attracted significant buzz, winning the Audience Award at this month's Toronto Film Festival in addition to winning the Grand Jury Prize and Audience Award at the 2009 Sundance Film Festival. Additional upcoming projects include the Jim Sheridan film BROTHERS, scheduled for release in December featuring music from U2, as well as music for such upcoming films as THE EXPENDABLES, starring Sylvester Stallone, Jason Statham and Jet Li, FIVE KILLERS, starring Katherine Heigl and Ashton Kutcher, KICK-ASS, starring Nicolas Cage, and Academy Award® winning director Paul Haggis' THE NEXT THREE DAYS, starring Russell Crowe. The Lionsgate Music team is also working on the Starz! television series Crash, featuring music from Paul McCartney and The Doors, the third season of AMC's Emmy®-winning series Mad Men, scored by the critically lauded composer David Carbonara, and its live musical revue, Mad Men Live Revue, which premiered last fall to rave reviews at Los Angeles' El Rey Theatre, with more productions upcoming.

Source: Geffen Records

CONTACT: For information on the soundtrack, Tresa Sanders of TreMedia,
+1-770-679-0361, tresa.sanders@tre-media.net; or Yvette Gayle of IGA,
+1-310-865-6278, Yvette.gayle@umusic.com; or For more information about
Lionsgate Music, Jim Merlis or Bobbie Gale, both of BIG HASSLE MEDIA,
+1-310-204-0200

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

VILLA, the Timberland Company and NBA Join Wyclef Jean and Philadelphia 76ers at West Philadelphia High School

Service Event Designed to Promote Leadership and Community Activism Among Students

PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- In connection with VILLA's Big Serve community initiative, the area's leading fashion retailer teamed up today with The Timberland Company, NBA Cares, The School District of Philadelphia and multiple Grammy Award-winning musician and humanitarian Wyclef Jean for a day of community service and school renovations at West Philadelphia High School. Through this unique partnership, West Philadelphia High students were invited to spend time with Wyclef, and basketball players and coaches from the Philadelphia 76ers in inspirational sessions about leadership, the power of sports to effect positive social change and community activism.

(Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20091105/NY06635 )

After opening remarks by Wyclef Jean, Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter, school Principal Saliyah Cruz and representatives from Timberland and VILLA, more than 125 volunteers - including VILLA employees and members of the 76ers team - went to work. With a goal of creating a more inspirational and productive environment for students, hands-on projects included:

  --  Installation of outdoor classroom, including picnic tables, planter
      benches, garden of fruit trees and indigenous plants
  --  Fresh paint and murals, bookshelves, computer station and seating in
      seniors lounge
  --  New equipment and fresh paint and murals in weight room
  --  Fresh paint and murals in counselor's office and discipline office, as
      well as themed hallway stripes and murals for each school academy

In addition, Wyclef Jean held three sessions with students: the "History of Hip-Hop" class heard first-hand from one of the music world's greatest; ninth graders heard about the importance of respect in high school; and the "Student Leaders" group and seniors learned Wyclef's thoughts on community leadership and staying true to your roots. On the sports side, 76ers players and coaches spoke with athletes about balancing sports and school, understanding the role sports play in improving communities around the world, and making the transition to college sports.

The day's projects were organized and led by a team of City Year Philadelphia corps members.

"Our mission is to educate and inspire youth in inner cities, especially Philadelphia, to become community leaders," said Jason Lutz, CEO of VILLA. "As we celebrate 20 years serving urban neighborhoods and inspiring change with our "Big Serve" platform, we're proud to be able to partner with Timberland, the 76ers and NBA Cares to help create positive and lasting change for this school. This has truly been a great day."

Today's service event, VILLA's largest ever, falls in line with the retailer's mission to partner with schools, companies, and community leaders to create opportunities for community investment and education initiatives. After reviewing proposals from several local community and civic groups, VILLA selected West Philadelphia High School for this project based on the school's transformative impact on students and the community as a whole. "We see this school as a true beacon of hope for urban schools," said Lutz.

"On behalf of the students and staff at West Philadelphia High School, I want to thank VILLA, The Timberland Company, NBA Cares, Philadelphia Sixers, City Year, The School District of Philadelphia, Wyclef Jean and volunteers from throughout the Philadelphia area for pitching in and helping to beautify our school," said West Philadelphia High School Principal Saliyah Cruz. "West Philadelphia High School continues to strive to be one of the best high schools in the country and today's investment in our school will create a more inspirational and productive environment for students."

The School District of Philadelphia is the eighth largest school district in the nation with more than 161,500 students -- nearly 940 of them attending West Philadelphia High School. West Philadelphia High School has been at its current location since 1912. The School District of Philadelphia recently held a groundbreaking to start construction of a new state-of-the-art West Philadelphia High School, slated to open in September 2011. Much of today's work will be transported to the new school when it opens.

"It's an honor to be a part of a community initiative that engages and motivates youth, and shares our own purpose and passion," said Theresa Palermo, senior director of marketing for Timberland North America. "We thank Wyclef Jean and the 76ers for sharing such valuable life lessons with these students today, and we commend VILLA for the meaningful work they continue to do in the city of Philadelphia."

Today's event marks the first of two service events that Timberland will be hosting in partnership with NBA Cares. The second will take place in connection with the NBA All-Star Game in February 2010.

"NBA Cares is excited to work with Timberland to give back to children and families here in Philadelphia, and when we get to Dallas for 2010 NBA All-Star," said NBA Vice President of Community Relations, Todd Jacobson. "This new partnership aligns perfectly with the NBA's ongoing commitment to hands-on community service and dedication to generating fan awareness around the importance of volunteerism."

It also coincides with a new partnership between Wyclef Jean and The Timberland Company that launched this month. Wyclef is one of six Earthkeeper Heroes within the company's 2009 Earthkeepers program, which aims to catalyze a movement of environmental and social activists. A first for both Wyclef Jean and Timberland, this innovative partnership fuses music, product, digital and social media, service events and concerts to motivate and inspire consumers to take action in protecting the environment.

Highlighting the partnership is a collection of boots that debuted this week under the popular Timberland Earthkeepers(TM) line. For every pair of Earthkeepers(TM) Yele Haiti boots sold, $2 will be donated to Wyclef's Yele Haiti organization to support reforestation in Haiti. The collection of eco-conscious footwear, made from recycled and organic materials, will be available globally for men, women and kids. VILLA is the first location in the Philadelphia area to be carrying the Yele Haiti collection.

About VILLA

Celebrating 20 years in business, VILLA delivers the best fashion from head to toe within a high energy environment designed to be a neighborhood hub for entertainment, conversation, and even community involvement. Customers can watch the basketball game on one of the many flat screen televisions, while surfing the Internet, purchasing tickets to a local concert or finding out about an upcoming neighborhood beautification project - all while browsing a selection that includes premium merchandise from Timberland, Nike, Jordan, Adidas, Puma, New Era and much more.

With 25 stores centered in Pennsylvania, Ohio, New Jersey, and Delaware urban neighborhoods, for VILLA, selling sneakers is an entry-point - in the vein of 'meeting them where they are'. Unlike many retailers that benefit from inner city dollars, VILLA gives back to the community where it resides by hiring only within the community, providing each of its employees with financial planning assistance, educational assistance, and leadership training that benefits them on the job and in their community, and having the community as a whole participate in the company's endeavors, complimentary of VILLA's mission of change. With VILLA's assistance, many of the store's managers have been able to purchase homes and go back to school. Visit www.ruvilla.com for more information.

About Timberland

Timberland (NYSE:TBL) is a global leader in the design, engineering and marketing of premium-quality footwear, apparel and accessories for consumers who value the outdoors and their time in it. Timberland markets products under the Timberland®, Timberland PRO®, Mountain Athletics®, SmartWool®, Timberland Boot Company®, howies® and IPATH® brands, all of which offer quality workmanship and detailing and are built to withstand the elements of nature. The company's products can be found in leading department and specialty stores as well as Timberland® retail stores throughout North America, Europe, Asia, Latin America, South Africa and the Middle East. Timberland's dedication to making quality products is matched by the company's commitment to "doing well and doing good" -- forging powerful partnerships among employees, consumers and service partners to transform the communities in which they live and work. To learn more about Timberland, please visit www.timberland.com.

About NBA Cares

NBA Cares is the league's social responsibility initiative that builds on the NBA's long tradition of addressing important social issues in the United States and around the world. Through this umbrella program, the NBA, its teams and players have donated more than $115 million to charity, provided more than one million hours of hands-on service to communities around the world, and created more than 440 places where kids and families can live, learn or play. NBA Cares works with internationally recognized youth-serving programs that support education, youth and family development, and health-related causes, including: KaBOOM!, Special Olympics, Boys and Girls Clubs of America, UNICEF, the Make-A-Wish Foundation, and the Global Business Coalition on HIV/AIDS, Malaria and Tuberculosis.

About Yele Haiti and Yele Vert

Yele Haiti is a grassroots movement that builds global awareness for Haiti while helping to transform the country through programs in education, sports, the arts and environment. Yele's community service programs include food distribution and mobilizing emergency relief.

The Yele Vert program combines community based agroforestry, environmental education and social marketing into a new and sustainable program of tree planting, agricultural improvement and environmental restoration.

GrammyAward-winning musician, humanitarian and Goodwill Ambassador to Haiti Wyclef Jean founded Yele Haiti in 2005. For more information please go to www.yele.org.

  To learn more about and follow Wyclef Jean please go to:

  www.wyclef.com
  www.Twitter.com/wyclef
  www.facebook.com/Wyclef
  www.yele.org

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PRN Photo Desk, photodesk@prnewswire.com

Source: Timberland

CONTACT: Megan R. Smith, Brownstone PR, +1-215-410-9879 or
+1-215-910-0390, megan@brownstonepr.com

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

Tha Pope's New Website Chronicles His Rise to Fame from Hustling Merchandise to Cutting His First Hit Single, 'It's On'

Up and coming Atlanta rap star grew his fame on the streets, that resulted in his big break with LRH Music Group and his much anticipated album release.

Fayetteville, GA (PRWEB) November 5, 2009 -- Tommy Pope, Jr. unfortunately had the deck stacked against him from day one. But he always had dreams of hitting it big in music. Born in the small town of Rome, Ga., and raised in the even smaller town of Cave Spring, Ga., he was miles away from the bright lights and the big city, but wanted to get into the Hip-hop music scene. He stayed on his grind working his way up the ladder and today the rap star known as Tha Pope has fans all over the Southeast.

"I dreamt of being a big rap star someday with my own album and fans," Pope said. "But I had to start on the bottom and make my name and reputation on the street."

Influenced by Tupac Shakur and Cash Money Records, Pope always wanted to make it big in the music industry. He joined a local label and got to cut his teeth alongside big rap stars like T.I., B.G. and Soulja Slim. But Pope was always waiting for his big break and instead worked the neighborhoods hustling clothing, CDs and DVDs to scrape by and pay the bills while he paid his dues in the industry.

(LRH) Loyalty, Respect and Honesty.
"I was just focusing on making a name for myself on the streets because I knew some day my day was going to come," Pope said. "There were some rough times while I had to scrounge my way up to get my big break. Trust me, there were times I barely had food and a roof over my head and I was sure I was never going to make it."

Just when Pope was ready to give up on fighting for his dream and the challenge just to survive, he worked with other local artists and finally got a break with Mobstyle Entertainment in 2004. He renamed himself Tha Pope, cut five mixtapes and went back to the streets to pound the pavement and grow the popularity of his music – one listener at a time.

"Nobody wanted my music at first. I really had to convince people to give me a break and check out my beats. Once I became better known on the streets, it was the first realization that finally rap music was no longer my hobby but I was able to make it my business," he said. "It was the underground rap circuit that gave me my first break thanks to hitting the streets and staying connected to the 'hood."

It launched his career as an up-and-coming star in the rap scene and scored him opening act opportunities with some big names in the industry. Before he knew it, he was sharing the stage with superstars such as T-Pain, Lil Wayne, Trina, Young Buck, D4L, Young Jeezy, Field Mob, Yo Gotti, Gucci Mane, Nivea and others. Reaching out beyond Atlanta, Tha Pope has been able to grow his fan base and website throughout the Southeast United States.

"I have accomplished a lot since barely living struggling to sell t-shirts, CDs and DVDs while waiting for my big break," he said. "But I always was focused on my goal and driven to achieve success no matter what happened. Now I am looking forward to expanding my fan base and making some great music that grows my popularity. It's all about the fans. They gave me my big break and I look forward to putting out some more hot singles."

With the production of Carl Shackleton, Tha Pope crafted numerous singles to be released soon under LRH Music Group. The first single "It's On" features Angel who was also featured on the anthem "Cut Friends" by Universal recording artist Camoflauge. The song is supported by Hittmenn Djs, Rock Harder Djs, TjsDjs and RW record pool. It has been rotated by five radio stations – WFXE in Columbus, Ga.; WEUP in Huntsville, Ala., WIIZ in Augusta, Ga.; WEAS in Savannah, Ga.; and WJTT in Chattanooga, Tenn.

To check out the music that launched Tha Pope and to get some insider tips on what's next in his future; please check out his website at www.thapopemusic.com

CONTACT INFORMATION
Carl Shackleton
LRH Music Group
404 424 7751
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New LG Chocolate Touch Invites Verizon Wireless Music Lovers to Join the Band

BASKING RIDGE, N.J., and SAN DIEGO, Nov. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon Wireless and LG Electronics MobileComm U.S.A., Inc. (LG Mobile Phones) today announced that the LG Chocolate Touch(TM) will be available beginning Nov. 5 in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores and online at www.verizonwireless.com. Equipped with patented Dolby® Mobile, the Chocolate Touch brings a dramatically richer listening experience with its potent bass and sparkling clarity, making it the perfect companion for music lovers.

  (Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20091105/NY05662)

  Music features:
  --  FM radio with 12 presets
  --  Integrated Song ID
  --  Dedicated side key for easy access to favorite songs
  --  Bluetooth®-capabilities with support for the following profiles:
      headset, hands-free, dial-up networking, stereo, phonebook access,
      basic printing, object push for vCard and vCalendar, file transfer,
      basic imaging and human interface device
  --  "Join the Band" feature allows customers to use their fingers to tap
      on a full drum kit complete with snare drum, kick drum, floor tom,
      hi-hat cymbal, ride cymbal, crash cymbal, and even a cowbell
      --  The "Join the Band" piano function allows customers to play along
          on a full scrolling 88-key keyboard.  With the option to press
          "Pause" to stop the music and show off solo skills, the
          possibilities of fun are endless
  --  Dolby Mobile equalizer, enhancing the listener's experience with:
      --  Sound Space for Headphones - Adds spaciousness and impact to
          headphone listening from stereo content
      --  Natural Bass - Provides a clean, powerful bass extension without
          artificial side effects
      --  High-Frequency Enhancer -  Reinforces high frequencies, especially
          for lower-quality source content
      --  Sound Level Controller - Maintains a consistent playback level,
          both within a particular program and across content

  Additional features:
  --  Sleek, compact and stylish multi-featured touch screen phone with a
      rounded shape and metallic finish
  --  Access to Twitter, Facebook, MySpace and other social networking
      sites. A dedicated social networking shortcut key allows users to
      upload pictures and videos to Twitter, Facebook®, MySpace and other
      social networks.
  --  3.2 megapixel camera and camcorder that includes:
      --  Five different resolutions
      --  Zoom up to 1.6 times
      --  Intelligent shot for improved image quality
      --  Panorama for three guided sequential shots
      --  Facial makeover that removes blemishes and enhances features
      --  Image editor with zoom, rotate, crop, added frames and stamps
      --  Ability to write over images
      --  Customize brightness, white balance, shutter sounds, color effects
          and use a self-timer

  Pricing and availability:
  --  The LG Chocolate Touch is available for $79.99 after a $50 mail-in
      rebate with a new two-year customer agreement on a Nationwide Calling
      Plan.  Customers will receive the rebate in the form of a debit card;
      upon receipt, customers may use the card as cash anywhere debit cards
      are accepted.
  --  Customers can purchase the LG Chocolate Touch beginning today in
      Verizon Wireless Communications Stores and online at
      www.verizonwireless.com.
  --  For additional information on Verizon Wireless products and services,
      visit a Verizon Wireless Communications Store, call 1-800-2 JOIN IN or
      go to www.verizonwireless.com.

  About Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless operates the nation's most reliable and largest wireless voice and 3G data network, serving 89 million customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with 85,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ) and Vodafone (NYSE and LSE: VOD). For more information, visit www.verizonwireless.com. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.

About LG Electronics, Inc.

LG Electronics, Inc. is a global leader and technology innovator in consumer electronics, mobile communications and home appliances, employing more than 84,000 people working in 115 operations including 84 subsidiaries around the world. With 2008 global sales of USD44.7 billion, LG is comprised of five business units - Home Entertainment, Mobile Communications, Home Appliance, Air Conditioning and Business Solutions. LG is the world's leading producer of flat panel TVs, audio and video products, mobile handsets, air conditioners and washing machines. LG has signed a long-term agreement to become both a Global Partner and a Technology Partner of Formula One(TM). As part of this top-level association, LG acquires exclusive designations and marketing rights as the official consumer electronics, mobile phone and data processor of this global sporting event. For more information, please visit www.lge.com.

About LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company

LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company is a leading global mobile communication and information company. LG creates handsets that provide an optimized mobile experience to customers around the world with its cutting-edge technology and innovative handset design capabilities. Increasingly, LG is pursuing convergence technology and mobile computing products. LG will continue to take leadership in the mobile communication environment with stylish designs and smart technology.
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Source: Verizon Wireless

CONTACT: Brenda Boyd Raney, Verizon Wireless, +1-908-559-7518,
Brenda.Raney@verizonwireless.com; Demetra Kavadeles, LG MobileComm U.S.A.,
Inc., +1-707-328-5307, dkavadeles@lge.com; or Julie Stephens, LG-One,
+1-310-724-5964, Julie.Stephens@LG-One.com

Web Site: http://www.verizonwireless.com/
http://www.lge.com/

Company News On-Call: http://www.prnewswire.com/comp/094251.html

Note to Editors: Media can access high-resolution images of the LG Chocolate Touch in the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.

Beyonce is the Big Winner at the 2009 MTV Europe Music Awards

GLOBAL MUSIC ICON SNAGS THREE AWARDS AT THE EMAs HELD IN BERLIN, GERMANY TONIGHT AUDIENCE ALSO TREATED TO A MESMERIZING LIVE PERFORMANCE OF CURRENT HIT "SWEET DREAMS"

NEW YORK, Nov. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Beyonce was the big winner at the 2009 MTV Europe Music Awards (EMAs), held at the O2 World in Berlin, Germany tonight. The global music icon walked away with three of the night's biggest awards -- Best Female, Best Song, ("Halo") and Best Video, ("Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)"). She had been nominated for four EMAs, including Best Live Act. The win for Best Video repeats her win at the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs), held in New York last September 13. Beyonce used the occasion in Berlin to thank her husband, Jay-Z for "putting a ring on it."

The audience at Berlin's O2 World was treated to a mesmerizing performance of "Sweet Dreams," by Beyonce and television viewers across Europe tuned in to the live telecast. MTV US channels, mtvU and MTV2, will air a one-hour version of the Awards on Sunday, November 15; 12:00 AM on MTV2 and 8:00 PM on mtvU. MTV Tr3s will also air a one-hour version on Saturday, November 21 at 2:00 PM and the full show will air on Palladia on Saturday, November 28 at 9:00 PM with a repeat at Midnight. All times are Eastern Standard.

Since its release on November 18, 2008, Beyonce's latest album, "I AM...SASHA FIERCE," has topped the album charts around the world and spawned five #1 singles, including EMA winners "Halo" and "Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)."

The "I AM..." world tour continues its successful run with stops in Egypt (11/6), Greece (11/8) and three shows at London's 02 Arena starting on November 14. Beyonce will mark the one-year anniversary of the release of "I AM...SASHA FIERCE" onstage at MEN Arena in Manchester, England. On November 2, "I AM...SASHA FIERCE Platinum Edition," was released in Europe. The CD/DVD collection features exclusive behind-the-scenes footage, four new songs and all eight videos, including "Sweet Dreams."

Music World Music/Columbia Records will release "I AM...YOURS An Intimate Performance At Wynn Las Vegas"-- a concert performance DVD and Live CD that captures a never-before-seen performance from Beyonce on Monday, November 23. It will be available on DVD (amaray) and Deluxe Edition 2 CD/DVD (digipack) and Blu-ray on December 15.

Filmed at the Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas on August 2, 2009, this extraordinary concert features performances of over 30 songs from Beyonce's three multi-platinum solo releases, Destiny's Child catalog and a few surprises. On Thanksgiving night, November 26, the ABC Network will air the one-hour television special, "Beyonce-I AM...YOURS." It is the first network special from the superstar. The airing is scheduled for 9:00 PM/EST.

Also available on Monday, November 23 is the "I AM...SASHA FIERCE" Deluxe Edition which will feature five #1 hits and two bonus tracks which include "Video Phone (Extended Remix)," featuring Billboard magazine's Rising Star for 2009, Lady Gaga.

The video premiere of "Video Phone," originally scheduled to air on MTV channels across the globe, including the US, following the airing of the EMAs from Berlin, will air at a later date in November.

According to Billboard magazine, the "Video Phone" debut on the Mainstream R&B/Hip-Hop chart makes "I AM...SASHA FIERCE" the first album in a decade to yield six entries which include "Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)," "If I Were A Boy," "Diva," "Halo," "Ego" and "Video Phone." Beyonce also extended her current lead to 13, for most top 10's on the Hot 100 Billboard chart by a female artist this decade when "Sweet Dreams" entered the chart at number eight.

  www.beyonceonline.com
  www.beyonce.com
  www.columbiarecords.com
  www.musicworldent.com
  www.houseofdereon.com
  www.wynnlasvegas.com
  www.abc.com
  www.abcnews.com

  Fan club: www.welovebeyonce.com

Source: Music World Music/Columbia Records

CONTACT: Yvette Noel-Schure, Columbia Records, Media, New York,
+1-212-833-4483, Yvette.Noel-Schure@sonymusic.com

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

JAY-Z BP3 Confirms 2010 North American Tour Dates

TICKETS GO ON SALE STARTING NOVEMBER 13TH AT LIVENATION.COM

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- In the midst of his first college tour, promoting his latest #1 album The Blueprint 3 and his recently released video game sensation "DJ Hero: Renegade Edition," the unstoppable JAY-Z confirms North American tour dates for 2010's BP3 tour. The second leg of the Live Nation-produced tour will begin on February 22nd in Houston, Texas at the Toyota Center with more dates to be announced soon. JAY-Z will be joined by Grammy-nominated rapper Young Jeezy who will open all dates on the tour. Tickets go on sale beginning November 13th at LiveNation.com in select markets.

JAY-Z's BP3 North American tour will make a cross-country trek in 2010 stopping at arenas in major markets including Houston, Dallas, New Orleans, Atlanta, Greensboro, Washington, Boston, Pittsburgh, St Louis, Indianapolis, Denver, San Jose, Los Angeles and more. Additional day of show and on sale information will be announced shortly for stops in East Rutherford, Uniondale, Atlantic City and Detroit.

Citi® cardmembers will have access to presale tickets beginning November 10th at 10am local time through Citi's Private Pass® Program. For complete presale details visit www.citiprivatepass.com. Citi® cardmembers will also have access to VIP Ticket Packages that include VIP Lounge seats, personal concierge, a private pre-show VIP party and more.

"Jay-Z is the greatest rapper alive. Anyone who was in attendance at his sold-out KeyArena concert Saturday night can attest to that fact. Hova, Young Hov, Jigga, Hovito, whatever you call him Shawn Carter is on top of the rap game and there were no signs of him stepping down any time soon during his career-spanning two-hour show."

Seattle Post Intelligencer (KeyArena Review), October 19, 2009

"In a performance that had the feel of a stadium show, thanks to the scope of the production and the magnitude of the star on stage, Jay-Z did something remarkable during his encore Friday night. Even more remarkable than the tight, full-band renditions of stunners like 'Big Pimpin' and 'D.O.A. (Death of Auto-Tune)' and more attention-getting than his flashy New York City skyline backdrop. He made individual members of the audience feel that they were as important as him, an entertainer with 11 No. 1 albums and an entrepreneur reportedly worth $150 million." The Wilkes-Barre Times Leader (Penn State Review), October 14, 2009

The current North American tour, a mix of 26 colleges and arenas, has featured sold out dates including Pennsylvania State's Bryce Center, UCLA's Pauley Pavilion, Northern Kentucky University's Bank of Kentucky, Eastern Michigan University's Convocation Center, and the University of Massachusetts' Mullins Center as well as, the KeyArena in Seattle, Kelowna British Columbia's Prospera Place, Philadelphia's Wachovia Center, Providence's Dunkin' Donuts Center and Baltimore's 1st Mariner Arena.

  For complete ticket, tour and on sale information visit LiveNation.com.

                              JAY-Z BP3 TOUR 2010

  Previously announced dates:
  Nov 07  Fresno, CA       Fresno State University/Save Mart Center
  Nov 08  Los Angeles, CA  UCLA/Pauley Pavilion
  Nov 10  Austin, TX       University of Texas at Austin/Frank Erwin Center
  Nov 12  Champaign, IL    University of Illinois/Assembly Hall

  Newly announced dates:
  Feb 22  Houston, TX      Toyota Center
  Feb 23  Dallas, TX       American Airlines Center
  Feb 25  New Orleans, LA  New Orleans Arena
  Feb 27  Atlanta, GA      Philips Arena
  Feb 28  Greensboro, NC   Greensboro Coliseum Complex
  Mar 03  Washington, DC   Verizon Center
  Mar 07  Norfolk, VA      Scope Arena
  Mar 11  Boston, MA       TD Garden
  Mar 16  Pittsburgh, PA   Mellon Arena
  Mar 19  St. Louis, MO    Scottrade Center
  Mar 20  Indianapolis, IN Conseco Fieldhouse
  Mar 22  Denver, CO       Pepsi Center
  Mar 24  San Jose, CA     HP Pavilion
  Mar 26  Los Angeles, CA  Staples Center

  *** More cities and dates to be announced soon.

  ABOUT LIVE NATION

Live Nation's mission is to maximize the live concert experience. Our core business is producing, marketing and selling live concerts for artists via our global concert pipe. Live Nation is the largest producer of live concerts in the world, annually producing over 22,000 concerts for 1,600 artists in 33 countries. During 2008, the company sold over 50 million concert tickets and drove over 70 million unique visitors to LiveNation.com. Live Nation is transforming the concert business by expanding its concert platform into ticketing and building the industry's first artist-to-fan vertically integrated concert platform. The company is headquartered in Los Angeles, California and is listed on the New York Stock Exchange, trading under the symbol LYV. For additional information about the company, please visit www.livenation.com/investors.

Source: Live Nation

CONTACT: Jana Fleishman, janafleishman@gmail.com, for JAY-Z; or Liz
Morentin of Live Nation, +1-310-975-6860, lizmorentin@livenation.com

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

Beyonce Dazzles & U2 Scorches at Berlin Edition of MTV Europe Music Awards

BERLIN, Nov. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Beyonce was the major winner of the evening at the 2009 MTV Europe Music Awards (EMAs) in Berlin. The versatile singer, writer and producer took home a total of three EMA trophies - Best Female, Best Song and Best Video - from the glittering music celebration, held at the O2 World on 5 November 2009. The MTV Europe Music Awards were sponsored by Sony Ericsson, MTV Games / Harmonix's The Beatles(TM): Rock Band(TM) and Dell.

Eminem won the coveted Best Male category at the Awards, which honours and celebrates Europe's contemporary music stars, while Jay-Z triumphed in the Best Urban category. U2 clinched a well-deserved Best Live Act - scoring their third EMA award win since the MTV Europe Music Awards debuted in 1994.

Creative powerhouse Lady Gaga was honoured in the Best New Act category while Green Day scored a victory over the Best Rock contenders. Best Group went to German rockers Tokio Hotel, who also wowed the 9,000-strong crowd with a stunning rendition of their hit The World Behind My Wall, culminating in an explosive pyrotechnical display and the band's instruments consumed by flames. Placebo captured the Best Alternative prize while Turkey's maNga carried off the crown for Best European Act. Best World Stage Performance was won by Linkin Park while Pixie Lott was pronounced the first ever MTV Push Artist - both categories were added to this year's EMAs for the first time in recognition of the artists who have been championed by MTV on their global music franchises.

Held in Berlin to commemorate the twentieth anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall, the 2009 EMAs featured electrifying live performances from Beyonce, Jay-Z, Green Day, Leona Lewis, Tokio Hotel, Foo Fighters, Shakira and U2 - broadcasting to more than 500 million households around the world.

The EMAs burst into thrilling life with an electrifying opening number by Green Day, followed by Katy Perry's irreverent mash-up of the five Best Song contenders that included Beyonce's monster hit Halo and Kings of Leon's Use Somebody.

Effervescent host Katy Perry brought her trademark energy and quirky humour to the awards, appearing in a dazzling array of costumes and looks inspired by burlesque and Liza Minnelli's Oscar-winning appearance in Cabaret, the novel which lifted the lid on decadent 1930's Berlin. The stunning hostess fulfilled her role with signature relish and flair, equally at home in a stylish bowler hat covered in thousands of crystals, or reclining in a giant cocktail glass, or soaring high above the audience on a glittering half-moon shaped swing.

Rock icons U2 brought Berlin to a standstill with an awe-inspiring performance beamed into the show from the city's historic Brandenburg Gate, a symbol of peace and reconciliation to people around the world and site of the first ever MTV Europe Music Awards. In front of 10,000 music fans, the music legends performed a short set comprising some of their best loved songs including a powerful rendition of Sunday, Bloody Sunday and an uplifting medley of Magnificent and One - the haunting anthem inspired by the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989.

Among the many show highlights was a strikingly sexy performance of Happy by Leona Lewis, an upbeat version of Sweet Dreams by Beyonce and a high octane rock medley of Wheels and All My Life by the Foo Fighters. Colombian siren Shakira sent temperatures rising with a steamy performance of Did It Again, performed with dancers dressed only in skimpy towels.

Guest presenters at the EMAs included actor, musician and international celebrity David The Hoff Hasselhoff, hip hop star Lil' Kim, World heavyweight boxing champion Wladimir Klitschko, actor Jesse Metcalfe, pop/rock phenomena Jonas Brothers, Backstreet Boys, Juliette Lewis, Jean Reno, Miranda Cosgrove, Asia Argento, Bar Refaeli, Brody Jenner, David Guetta and Batista. Soul singer Joss Stone hosted digital show 2009 EMA: Red Carpet Show while Fall Out Boy's Pete Wentz hosted digital show 2009 EMA: All Access. Guests at the show included Inglourious Basterds actor Daniel Bruhl, supermodel Franziska Knuppe, German soccer legend Lothar Matthaus, David Guetta, Pixie Lott, Tara Reid and Daniel Merriweather.

  The winners of the 2009 MTV Europe Music Awards are:

  Best Male:                    Eminem
  Best Female:                  Beyonce
  Best Urban:                   Jay-Z
  Best Group:                   Tokio Hotel
  Best Video:                   Beyonce - Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)
  Best Song:                    Beyonce - Halo
  Best Rock:                    Green Day
  Best New Act:                 Lady Gaga
  Best Live Act:                U2
  Best Alternative:             Placebo
  MTV Push Artist:              Pixie Lott
  Best World Stage Performer:   Linkin Park
  Best European Act:            maNga

The MTV Europe Music Awards is one of the world's most prestigious live music events. The Awards was broadcast to 532 million MTV homes around the world. In 2008, the EMAs generated more than 4 million unique visitors to www.mtvema.com and over 100 million online votes.

Antonio Campo Dall'Orto is EVP, Music Brands, MTV Networks International and Executive Producer for the MTV Europe Music Awards. Co-executive Producer & SVP, Talent & Music, MTV Networks International is Bruce Gillmer. Executive Producer is Richard Godfrey. Co-executive Producer is Jane Fraser. Chloe Mason is Producer and Hamish Hamilton is Director. Raffaele Sangiovanni is Executive in charge of Production.

For more information on the 2009 MTV Europe Music Awards please go to: www.mtvema.com

  Note to Editors

  About the MTV Europe Music Awards

The 2009 MTV Europe Music Awards will be broadcast live in the following countries : Armenia, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Malta, Moldova, Monaco, Montenegro, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine, United Kingdom.

About MTV Networks International

MTV Networks International includes the premier multimedia entertainment brands MTV: Music Television, VH1, Nickelodeon, MTVNHD, TMF (The Music Factory), VIVA, Flux, Paramount Comedy, Comedy Central, Game One, Neopets, GameTrailers, Shockwave, Addicting Games, Atom Films and Xfire. MTV Networks' brands are seen globally in 578 million households, in 162 countries and 33 languages via 168 locally programmed and operated TV channels and more than 400 digital media properties. The company's diverse holdings also include interests in television syndication, digital media, publishing, home video, radio, recorded music, licensing & merchandising and two feature film divisions, MTV Films and Nickelodeon Movies. MTV Networks is a unit of Viacom Inc. (NYSE:VIA) (NYSE:VIA.B) .

About Sony Ericsson

Sony Ericsson is a 50:50 joint venture by Sony and Ericsson established in October 2001, with global corporate functions located in London and operations in all major markets. Our vision is to become the industry leader in Communication Entertainment; where new styles of communicating through the internet and social media, become entertainment. Sony Ericsson offers exciting consumer experiences through phones, accessories, content and applications. For more information please visit: www.sonyericsson.com.

About The Beatles: Rock Band

The Beatles: Rock Band marks the first time that Apple Corps, along with EMI Music, Sony/ATV Music Publishing, Harrisongs Ltd and Startling Music Ltd has presented The Beatles music in an interactive video game format. The Beatles: Rock Band is published by MTV Games and developed by Harmonix, the world's premier music video game company and creators of the best-selling Rock Band, and available on the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system and Wii(TM) console from Nintendo.

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 ground-breaking 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.

About Dell

People worldwide can buy Dell online, by phone and through more than 43,000 stores.

Source: MTV Networks International

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Berkleemusic.com Debuts New Online Course 'Online Music Marketing with Topspin'

Online music business course on effective use of Topspin's direct-to-fan music marketing platform and online marketing techniques to launch on January 11, 2010. Students will learn best practices with social media, branding considerations, niche music marketing, how to build and support a fan base, online music sales and offer strategy, effective communication techniques, how to use data and analytics to guide a campaign, and many more cutting-edge music marketing strategies.

Boston, MA (PRWEB) November 5, 2009 -- Berkleemusic.com, the online school of Boston's renowned Berklee College of Music, is debuting the new course "Online Music Marketing with Topspin" for their upcoming winter term, beginning January 11th, 2010. Students will develop the marketing and technical expertise necessary to connect directly with fans and properly execute their marketing and sales campaigns using Topspin's revolutionary new software platform.

"It's truly an exciting time to be involved in marketing music," says course co-author and Berkleemusic instructor Mike King. "The Internet has completely opened up the marketing and distribution channels for musicians, and provides a way for them to connect with their target market in a more effective and personalized way. Direct-to-fan not only has the potential of generating more margin for artists now, but the associated best marketing practices found in this course also help to ensure that artists are building a passionate base for the future."

In Online Music Marketing with Topspin, students will learn best practices with social media, branding considerations, niche marketing, how to build and support a fan base, online sales and offer strategy, effective communication techniques, how to use data and analytics to guide a campaign, and many more cutting-edge marketing strategies. Throughout the course, students will also explore Topspin's key features such as a content management system that hosts your media assets, a fan management system that collects, organizes, and analyzes fan data, detailed reporting features, e-mail management system, widget creation and viral tracking, and more.

"Berkleemusic has done an amazing job of capturing the core elements of direct-to-fan marketing on the Topspin platform, and designing a curriculum that will help create the next generation of music marketers," said Ian Rogers, CEO at Topspin.

"It's a pleasure to be working in partnership with a well-respected leader in music education like Berkleemusic and we are looking forward to a long and healthy relationship that will benefit the music industry at large."

By the end of the course, students will have mastered the intricacies of the Topspin platform, and have a fully timed, integrated, and optimized marketing plan that covers all the relevant areas for releasing music to market using Topspin.

To learn more, visit: http://www.berkleemusic.com
Winter Term begins January 11th, 2009.

About Berkleemusic.com
Berkleemusic.com is the continuing education division of Berklee College of Music, delivering online access to Berklee's acclaimed curriculum from anywhere in the world. Berkleemusic's award-winning online courses and certificate programs are accredited and taught by the college's world-renowned faculty, providing lifelong learning opportunities to people interested in music and working in the music industry. As the business of music continues to move online, Berkleemusic is taking a leadership role in educating the next generation of producers, performers, and entrepreneurs on this evolving industry landscape. Berkleemusic's students come from over 80 countries around the world, and include Grammy award winners, managers, artists, publishers, music business entrepreneurs and major international touring acts.

About Topspin
Founded in June 2007, Topspin is the most complete technology platform for artists to create their own retail channels, effectively promote their music and connect directly with their fans.. The company is changing the business of music marketing by giving artists the tools to easily and efficiently generate demand for their music, manage their catalog and their fans, and gather insights to improve performance. Since coming out of stealth mode in June 2008, a number of artists have chosen the Topspin platform to market music directly to their fans, including Beastie Boys, David Byrne & Brian Eno, The Fireman featuring Paul McCartney & Youth, Arcade Fire, Eminem, Carly Simon, Metric and Fanfarlo. Visit www.topspinmedia.com for more information.

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Whooty Roll Call: Atlanta Based Rap Group EDUBB Release an Official List of Celebrity Whooties and Launch Whooty Watch USA

ATLANTA, GA--(Marketwire - November 5, 2009) - Atlanta's own Hip-Hop Playboys, EDUBB, the creators of the term Whooty, are taking it to the next level. Next week the trio will hold a press conference announcing the top Whooties in the United States of America. After facilitating multiple voting polls within the entertainment industry EDUBB is finally releasing the official Whooty List. It's no secret to the media masses, our WHOOTY term is being used by on-line outlets such as Mediatakeout.com to mainstream broadcast shows as TMZ. "We knew the public needed a word to categorize these incredible individuals so we thought we'd help them out," laughs member Almighty Dolla.

Stereotypically African American women have held the title for have having coke bottle curves. In recent years, white woman and similar ethnicities have also evolved. "For a while we were walking around here scratching our heads saying it looks like a sister from the back which we love but when she'd turn around and see it was not a black woman, we'd go into shock. So finally we decided to talk about this better yet, rap about it," smiles member of EDUBB, Johnny Boi.

Taking the college circuit by storm in addition to the party capitals of Miami, Las Vegas and California regions, EDUBB has swiftly grown the Whooty term and will soon launch a Nationwide "Whooty Watch." As the cameras roll from city-to-city, EDUBB will be there to facilitate the Whooty Movement. "Gorgeous women come in all shapes, races and sizes and this is one of the many terms we will release categorizing our likes about our favorite topic, women," says member NEM. Whooty Watch Is Officially On!

Reference Link: www.whootygirl.com

OFFICIAL WHOOTY WATCH LIST

Fergie
Khloe Kardashian
Aubrey O'Day
Brandi Cunningham
Pink
Minka
Brittany Daniel
CoCo
Jennifer Love Hewitt
Ellen Degeneres
Lady Gaga
Shawn Johnson
Brittney Spears
Teagon Presley
Jenna Von Ovi
Meagan Fox
Demi Moore
Megan McCain
Mary Carey
Anna Farris
Catherine Zeta Jones
Kim Kardashian
Hillary Duff
Lexi Tyler
Kate Marie
Amazin Amie
Allison Ceglio
Krissa & Kristina Shannon
Jenna Shae
Brittny Gastineau
Kristin Cavallari
Joanna Shari
Jessica Simpson
Vanessa Hudgens

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