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Music from several artists on the Yellow Dog Records label contributes to the distinctive musical atmosphere of the major motion picture Hustle & Flow, released today by Paramount/MTV.

(PRWEB) July 22, 2005 -- Music from several artists on the Yellow Dog Records label contributes to the distinctive musical atmosphere of the major motion picture Hustle & Flow, released today by Paramount/MTV.

Director Craig Brewer set the entire film in his native Memphis, and insisted on using authentic Memphis music throughout. Brewer had in mind sounds from classic soul and blaxploitation grooves and called on Memphis musician/producer Scott Bomar to compose the films score. Bomar recorded it with musicians from The Bo-Keys, including Skip Pitts and Willie Hall.

Pitts, longtime guitarist for Isaac Hayes, is known for his iconic wah-wah guitar in Shaft. Hall was the drummer for several of Hayes' albums including "Shaft" and "Hot Buttered Soul" and his signature tight hi-hat pattern weaves throughout the movie. In an interview with the Memphis Commercial Appeal, filmmaker John Singleton ("Boyz N the Hood"), the executive producer of Hustle & Flow, enthused, To have these classic musicians is the icing on the cake to shooting a little movie in Memphis.

The Bo-Keys debut album, The Royal Sessions, was nationally released by Yellow Dog Records in May 2004 to international acclaim from major media outlets including NPRs All Things Considered (which deemed the album a Memphis tour-de-force), NPRs Fresh Air, USA Today, The London Times, New Yorker, and House of Blues Radio Hour. The Bo-Keys, made up of a mix of veteran Stax session musicians and young Memphis up-and-comers, were also nominated for a W.C. Handy award for The Royal Sessions.

In addition to the Bo-Keys score, tracks by several other Yellow Dog artists with Memphis ties are included throughout the films background. Calvin Newborns After Hours Blues provides a sultry background to an early scene in Darnells bar, while Mark Lemhouses Edwins Lament plays during a pivotal episode in a pawnshop. Under the Mountain, a spirited bluegrass-style composition by Jason Freeman (Bluff City Backsliders) provides the intro as the films main character drives to a convenience store.

About Yellow Dog Records

Based in Memphis, TN, Yellow Dog Records was founded in 2002 with the goal of cultivating the American musical heritage. The label features artists who emphasize innovative approaches to authentic American musical roots traditions Blues, Jazz, Soul, and Americana styles. By providing support for recording, production, promotion and distribution, Yellow Dog Records brings this vital music to new and wider audiences. For more information and to hear sound samples, please visit www.yellowdogrecords.com.

CONTACT INFORMATION
Michael Powers
YELLOW DOG RECORDS
http://yellowdogrecords.com/
910-452-4087

San Francisco Bay area native, rap and hip-hop legend Celly Cel is back again in the media spotlight and will release his first DVD production on August 2, 2005 titled "Rap Life Behind The Scenes," by Realside Records.

www.cellycel.net Press Release -- (ArriveNet - Jul 21, 2005) --San Francisco Bay area native, rap and hip-hop legend Celly Cel is back again in the media spotlight and will release his first DVD production on August 2, 2005 titled "Rap Life Behind The Scenes," by Realside Records.

Born Marcellus McCarver,west coast rap legend Celly Cel grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area and released his first album in 1994, "Heat 4 Yo Azz." In 1995, he released "Killa Kali," his best-selling album to date which featured the classic, "It's Goin' Down." After several solo album releases and a few artist collaborations, Celly Cel did a one album project with Boss Up Muzik in 2002 and released his fourth solo project, "Wsong'z U Can't Find," which featured C-Bo, Beesh, E-40, B-Legit and Homicide among other fellow rap artists.

Earlier this year, Celly released his follow-up project, Itz Real Out Here which featured the smash radio hit, I Want You.

Come take a ride with West Coast Rap Legend Celly Cel as he gives you an up close and personal look into the life of a rap star. The DVD shows live performances and radio interviews of Celly plus scenes of Celly Cel signing autographs, appearing in nightclubs and functions with some of todays hottest rap artists, NFL players and actors.

The new DVD showcase Celly's outstanding ability to marry clever rhyme with lyrics and will feature guest appearances from Busta Rhymes, Snoop Dogg, Jamie Foxx, E-40, Mack 10, Outlawz, Yukmouth, Baby Bash, Cbo, Richie Rich, B-Legit, MC Hammer and many others.

To find out more information about Celly Cel and "Rap Life Behind The Scenes DVD visit his website at www.cellycel.net

Cheryl 'Salt' James, Formerly of the Grammy-Award Winning Rap Group 'Salt-N-Pepa', Gospel Singing Sensations Candi Staton and The Hawkins Family as well as Syndicated Columnist Flo Anthony Among Celebrities Participating in Series of Events Expected to Draw 5,000 to Foxwoods Resort Casino

First annual Urban IMPACT Summit to address urban empowerment & revitalization in the African-American community

Susan Bysiewicz, Connecticut Secretary of the State, Connecticut State Representative Clemons as well as Stamford Mayor Dannel Malloy and Bridgeport Mayor John Fabrizi among state political leaders to attend

MASHANTUCKET, Conn., July 22 /PRNewswire/ -- The first annual Urban IMPACT Summit featuring Dr. Bobby Jones will convene August 7-10, 2005 at the world's largest casino -- Foxwoods Casino Resort at the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation reservation in Connecticut. The Summit will bridge the worlds of Hip Hop and Gospel Music, bringing together political leaders, professional athletes, religious scholars, musicians, artists, writers, publishers, and all other professionals within the African-American Community to learn more about and from each other. Keynote panel discussions to address urban issues, gospel, money & finance and a hip hop summit.

Celebrities confirmed to attend include Cheryl "Salt" James, formerly of the Grammy award-winning rap group "Salt-n-Pepa", the Reverends Lennox Yearwood and Floyd Flake, Olympic Silver Medalist Annia Hacth and others for this historic meeting about how the Hip Hop and gospel music professionals can work together to educate artists, songwriters and entrepreneurs on the business side of show business.

"We are proud to bring this conference to the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation Reservation," said Dr. Jones. "When I visited earlier this year and toured the museum, I was struck by the awesomeness of what this tribe has accomplished. I wanted to share that culture with my audience."

"We are pleased to have the Urban IMPACT Summit here at Foxwoods," says Michael J. Thomas, Chairman of the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation at Foxwoods. "We host a variety of culturally diverse events, so it is great to have such a unique and positive occasion take place at Foxwoods."

This unique forum will provide not just music but panels on health, finance, and other related topics. "In the beginning of our struggle here in America, the Black Church was a focal part of the community," says Dr. Jones. "We want to put unity back into the community. But we must first have open dialogue." Jones is scheduled to tape his Word Network TV show "Let Talk Church," which deals with urban issues, at the summit.

Urban IMPACT Summit was developed from a conversation between Dr. Bobby Jones and entertainment attorney James L. Walker, Jr. With the theme of "embrace, educate and empower," they see the summit as an opportunity to bridge the gap between the gospel and Hip Hop communities. "I have worked in both genres of music," says Walker. "I grew up fighting racial injustice and poverty. I just want to give back and prepare the next generation for greater works."

Aside from the TV taping, other events will include gospel hit-maker James Hall recording a new live CD at the resort, a Hip Hop concert at B.B. King's Club in Foxwoods and a black tie Legends dinner honoring gospel stars such as the Hawkins Family, Candi Staton, Daryl Coley and Twinkie Clark.

With a $700 million expansion recently announced, that includes a new 5,000 seat multi-purpose theatre; Foxwoods continues to be the ultimate entertainment destination on the East Coast. Foxwoods has hosted more Grammy Award winners than any other venue in New England, many of which had their first casino debut in the Fox Theatre.

For more information, log-on http://www.urbanimpactsummit.com/

Source: Foxwoods Resort Casino

CONTACT: Sandra Rios, of Foxwoods Resort Casino, +1-860-312-4072; Rob
Zimmerman, or Charlie Dougiello, or Josh Cramer-Montes, all of Dan Klores
Communications, +1-212-685-4300

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

The Industry Jump Off -- one of L.A.'s premier industry networking events -- has inked a sponsorship deal with the music video production company, KenX Entertainment.

Oceanside, Calif. (PRWEB) July 22, 2005 -- The Industry Jump Off - one of L.A.'s premier industry networking events is has inked a sponsorship deal with the music video production company, KenX Entertainment. KenX Entertainment is a music video production division of Creators' Planet LLC.

With this partnership, KenX Entertainment will offer the Showcase Jump Off winner music video production. Aside from the Showcase Jump Off, the Industry Jump Off offers networking opportunities for entertainment professionals of all platforms including Managers, Producers, Booking Agents, Label Execs, A&R Reps, Lawyers, Promoters, Talent Buyers, and many more.

About KenX Entertainment
KenX Entertainment is a music video production division of Creators' Planet LLC. KenX utilizes all aspects of production from treatments, storyboards, and concept outlines, backed by high end visuals and razor sharp editing.

About the Jump Off
This semiannual industry networking event is being held Sunday, August 14, 2005 at Cinespace in Hollywood, California. What first began in Philadelphia has now expanded to the West Coast and has become one of the most anticipated independently promoted events in Los Angeles, CA. The Showcase Jump Off is no American Idol, indeed but it continues to provide a platform for those who lack the necessary resources to succeed in the entertainment industry. Special guests include Universal, Hidden Beach, Underdog/J Records, Sony, Virgin Records, and more.

Jasmine Diaz
2345 Rancho Del Oro Road Ste 70
Oceanside, CA 92056
Tel: 760-967-1237
Fax: 760-967-6774
Web: www.jmusicnetworking.com

For more information on The Industry Jump Off visit:
www.jmusicnetworking.com

For more information on KenX Entertainment, please visit: www.kenxentertainment.com

CONTACT INFORMATION
Jasmine Diaz
The Industry Special Events / JaEdD Music Group
http://www.jmusicnetworking.com/
760-967-1237

West Coast rapper Crooked I is finally releasing his album 'Boss Music: The Beginning of Something Serious' on Oct. 4th. The album is a long awaited project due to prolonged legal issues with Suge Knight and Death Row Records.

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) July 22, 2005 -- West Coast rapper Crooked I is finally releasing his album 'Boss Music: The Beginning of Something Serious' on Oct. 4th. The album is a long awaited project due to prolonged legal issues with Suge Knight and Death Row Records.

Hands down, as the most anticipated album from the most critically acclaimed west coast artist to have never released an album, Crooked I is free and clear to finally deliver what the streets have been craving.

Featured on the cover of the July/August issue of RIME Magazine, Crooked I chronicles the details of his tumultuous ride from Death Row Records (now Tha Row) to his present situation with Treacherous/Universal records. The long awaited album entitled B.O.S.S. Music (Beginning of Something Serious) will drop in October and promises to be worth the wait.

Previously stunted by legal issues sustained by Suge Knight and Death Row Records, after five-years and a recent court battle Crooked I is officially released from Death Row Records.

Crooked I has wasted no time getting back into the studio with hit producer Scott Storch (Beyonce, Fat Joe, Mario, 50 Cent). The first Storch produced track, Cali Boys adds fire to a topic Crooked I knows all to well as a Long Beach native, and pays homage to the coast that has held him down from day one.

B.O.S.S Music is a breakaway from your typical west coast gangstaisms and is more a social commentary on how the West puts it down from politics to street life with some hot club banger's thrown in just because he can. The second single 20inch Wires shows how sparks fly when Southern California connects with the Durty South as Bun B joins him on another scorching Scott Storch track.

In addition to his artistic abilities, Crooked I is his own boss with his own label, Dynasty Records, recently signed by Treacherous/Universal Records. (www.westcoastdynasty.com)

In a recent appearance on BET's Rap City, Crooked I expressed his satisfaction at being made a priority at Treacherous. Receiving high praise from the likes of Scratch Magazine, XXL and the Source Magazine for having one of the hottest mix tapes on the streets, Young Boss Vol 1, he has gained the respect by many as being one of the best of all times.

Even Sway, MTV News Correspondent sounded off to give props to the west coast's best-kept secret. You got Biggie, Xzibit, Tupac, Eminem, and Jay- Z. Crooked I is in that top five! Having had the best of hip-hop legends on his renowned syndicated "Wake Up Show," Sway guarantees that Crooked I can hang with the greatest. The streets have waited a long time for this and they want to see him win. Once B.O.S.S Music hits the streets, the rest of the world will agree he is the best on the west.

A patient and level-headed genius who looks at his past years of misfortune as a learning experience, Crooked I wants to walk away from it all with respect and holds no hard feelings toward his prior label. Instead, Crooked I is using what he has gained in his ventures to re-establish himself and his own 'Dynasty.' His main goal is to revamp Westcoast classic [rap]. Crooked I hopes to bring the 'life experiences' back into Westcoast music through his albums and allow the 'little' guys, up and coming in the rap game, to take part in this evolution as well.

CONTACT INFORMATION
Catarah Hampshire
AR PR MARKETING
http://www.arprmarketing.com/
323-330-0555

Ad-Share Program allows independent companies to achieve high dollar advertising campaigns with independent budgets

Market Wire, Worldwide -- (ArriveNet - Jul 21, 2005) - A global advertising collective program trademarked Ad-Share, was launched today by US based PR Firm Four Zero Two (www.fourzerotwo.com. The innovative new program creates a collective of independent entertainment companies which enroll in a program and contribute equally to secure national ad spreads, placements, and other press in addition to exclusive partnerships, discounts, and branding contracts through Four Zero Two PR.

The Program is the first of its kind, and allows independent companies with smaller budgets, the potential and advantage of getting national corporate ad spreads in major media outlets. Participation in the program requires enrollment with Four Zero Two Ad-Share program via www.fourzerotwo.com and adshare@fourzerotwo.com.

The program is limited to Independent companies and artists. Full details and an online press kit were launched with the news of the program and is available at Four Zero Two's website.

Third Degree on Blak Ice Records is among the artists slated for the line-up of the Westcoast Takeover, masterminded by DJ Hideo, the revered Mix Show Director at Los Angeles radio station KKBT FM (The Beat), and his partner, the honorable Catdogg, who says his contribution is co-hosting this upcoming mix CD, as well as riding shotgun and giving direction. DJ Hideo is heard as the mix DJ on this major market radio station at 100.3 FM on Friday Night Beat Down, Saturday Night Live, and on the famed John Salley Block Party Morning Show.

Westcoast Takeover will be released in the States in late August as a Japanese import. In addition to Third Degree, it will include tracks from other such luminaries as The Game, Kurupt, DJ Quik and Dub C of Westside Connection fame.

Hideo states, This is my way of showcasing West Coast music to Japanese fans, and letting them know what is hot on the West Coast.

He adds, It is a great way to help showcase West Coast artists, both established artists and new artists, as well.

For those who are not yet familiar with Third Degree, Hideo notes, Third is an up and coming California artist. Dont sleep on Third. He has a whole lot of potential. Thirds single, Do My Thang, featuring E-40, is a hot commodity on the mix disc.

Third Degrees debut album, The Pedestrian is slated for release on August 16.

Media Relations:
Contact Phyllis Pollack
Def Press Public Relations
Route66@socal.rr.com

New York, New York - July 13, 2005 After a two year hiatus, Lady Luck,
is reborn. Back with a new look, new sound and a new and improved outlook on life and this rap game she is ready to take over.
You may remember Lady Luck from her spontaneous freestyles on New
Yorks radio station Hot 97, or from her performances on Redmans 2001
Malpractice toureither way, you remember Luck.
You may have also heard rumors that Lady Luck was taken out of the game by Terror Squads, Remy Martin, during an underground fight club MC battle in New
York City. Well, thats what you heard! Lucks never been taken down and with that said, listen to the battle and you be the judge.

The rebirth of this lady is evident on her latest mix tape, appropriately entitled The Rebirth of a Lady. Her sound is improved; its crisper, sexy, and smooth and all on top of crazy beats. On the CD, Luck ushers in her rebirth with unforgettable, quick tongued, down and gritty rhymes, all apparent on tracks Luck is Home and Nothing. She further demonstrates her lyrical prowess as she cleverly expresses her dislike of none other than Remy Martin, on Fuck Remy. Yes, Fuck Remy. Then Luck switches gears by keeping it sexy on Nasty Girls, featuring G-Units Olivia, and Come Home with Me and she, of course, keeps the party jumping with the contagious, ass-shaking track Get Naked.

Luck is lyrically still on top of her game and with the female rap scene as it stands currently, she is a breath of fresh air and a definite force to be reckoned with.

Look out for rebirth of a Lady at a corner near you and catch her highly anticipated single when it drops later this summer.

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Contact:
Sushil Torres
The Buzz International Group
535 West 34 Street
New York, NY 10001
646.792.2901 office
storres@buzzig.com

DALLAS, TX JULY 21, 2005 World Famous DJ Vibe will spin at P. Diddys White Party on Labor Day Sunday at The Star Room in the Hamptons. Vibe who also DJed P.Diddys 4th of July Party earlier this month, has also spun for A List clients such as Sean Kinney, Jill Jacobson, Miramax Films, Phat Farm Clothing and the Island/Def Jam Music Group. Vibes upcoming events will include the Young Gunz II Movie Premiere Party and a Hustler Magazine Party along with a host other events in the works.

ABOUT DJ VIBE
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From interning in the promotions department at Island/Def Jam to releasing and selling his own mixtapes across the nation, DJ Vibe became a popular face in a world flooded with hideous tapes that duplicated their competitors. He began to release old school mix CDs to the various distributors from Canal Street and Fulton Street to Jamaica Avenue and Fordham Road. "No one had ever just made exclusively old school CDs and people kept buying mine. I carved out a niche for myself even though I knew I could never be a best seller, said Vibe. It was the only way I was able to stay competitive." Nevertheless, Vibe has continued launching his career from spinning at The Star Room in the Hamptons to DJing at upcoming Polo Match in Bridgehampton sponsored by Mercedes-Benz.

For more information, touring & sponsorship, interviews and press kits on DJ VIBE, please contact HYPURSUIT: Keetria Garner-Chambers at (214) 677-6518 or send email to keetria@hypursuit.com
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Contact: Keetria Garner-Chambers
HYPURSUIT
phone: (214) 677-6518
email: keetria@hypursuit.com

SEATTLE, July 21 /PRNewswire/ -- KEXP 90.3/91.7FM and KEXP.ORG, Seattle's eclectic non-commercial music station now offers a podcast of full-length songs by fourteen Pacific Northwest artists, making it the first radio station to offer a music radio podcast of this scope. Today's podcast begins a series of music podcasts by independent musicians.

KEXP is also offering its first podcast of a live in-studio performance. The acclaimed Seattle hip hop trio Boom Bap Project is appearing live on KEXP at Noon today, and a podcast of the performance will be available at KEXP.ORG later today. KEXP offers over 200 live in-studio performances a year and plans on making more of them available as podcasts in the near future.

KEXP offers these two new services through iTunes 4.9 podcast section and KEXP.ORG.

KEXP makes local music a regular part of its daily programming, and with its long-standing weekly show dedicated to local artists, Audioasis, KEXP's first podcast is appropriately a collection of songs from musicians hailing from the Pacific Northwest. KEXP Northwest Music Podcast, Vol. 1, the debut of a monthly series, was produced by John Richards, host of John In The Morning and producer of Audioasis. Richards also shares his insight in the podcast.

"KEXP champions the Pacific Northwest artist. We play local music hourly day in and day out and connect hundreds of local bands to their first audiences throughout the world by broadcasting performances live every week. By applying this new portable technology, our listeners now can take along KEXP and local artists wherever they go," said John Richards, host of John In The Morning.

"We thank members of Seattle music scene for believing in this project and providing permission to share their work," Richards added.

KEXP Northwest Music Podcast, Vol. 1

1. Blue Scholars "The Ave"
2. The Charming Snakes "Tracks That Lead"
3. The Emergency "The Dope Song"
4. The Valley "On Swallows Nest"
5. Razrez "Snake"
6. The Weapons "Numb"
7. Mono in VCF "Ultra Love"
8. The Purrs "Loose Talk"
9. Tea for Julie "Hello"
10. Spanish for 100 "Go Away, Come Home"
11. Tullycraft "Polaroids From Mars"
12. Math and Physics Club "Weekends Away"
13. Graham Travis "Lacey in Trouble"
14. Dear Darling "Things You Never Knew"

About KEXP Public Radio

KEXP Radio is an influential, innovative non-commercial music radio station based in Seattle, supported by its membership of contributing listeners. KEXP programs a wide and deep mix of music spanning multiple genres, including alternative rock, electronic, hip-hop, roots, country, world, blues and in-depth specialty programs. Listeners enjoy this non- commercial service at 90.3FM in Seattle and 91.7FM in Tacoma and Olympia, and throughout the world at KEXP.ORG.

In the spring of 2004 KEXP.ORG was ranked number six among all audio streaming services on Arbitron's internet broadcasting service and, furthermore, was ranked first among all streaming AM and FM radio stations currently webcasting. Also, KEXP won the Webby for Best Radio Station website in 2004 and in the winter of 2005 won the PLUG Independent Music Award for best Non-Commercial Radio Station.

KEXP has a mission to enrich people's lives culturally by providing a wide and deep array of music, and technologically by exploring, developing and applying relevant technology to deepen or extend music experiences. Past first-ever technology services include KEXP's 14-Day online streaming archive where listeners can listen to any portion of the past fourteen days of programming, its online real time playlist where listeners can discover what is being played, and its 1.4 megabits per second uncompressed audio stream. All of these projects were developed in partnership with the world-class computing and networking experts at the University of Washington.

The station is governed by the Friends of KEXP, a non-profit organization operating the station on behalf of the University of Washington, which holds the FCC license. Experience Music Project provides generous financial support and the University of Washington computing and communications group provides KEXP with streaming services, technical support, development of new streaming applications and other technical developments.

Contact
Courtney Miller
206-520-5813

Source: KEXP Public Radio

CONTACT: Courtney Miller of KEXP, +1-206-520-5813

Web site: http://www.kexp.org/

Leading visual effects firm adds their talent to Hip Hop trios' video "Way Out."

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB via PR Web Direct) July 21, 2005 -- Look Effects, the Hollywood-based visual effects company whose credits include "The Life Aquatic," "The Passion of the Christ," "Malcolm in the Middle" and "CSI: NY," has just completed work on the upcoming music video by the acclaimed Hip Hop trio Nocturnal Rage. Look Effects (http://www.lookfx.com), renowned for its visual effects work in feature film, television and commercial productions, continues to make a name for itself in the music video arena with the completion of this project.

Look Effects added visual effects to approximately 15 shots for the Nocturnal Rage music video "Way Out" including the creation of 3 different retro backgrounds, massive color corrections, and a number of highly complex transitions that have never been achieved before in the realm of music video production. Look Effects was brought aboard the project by Producer Jesse Berger with Blatant Pictures to create a video that would have the same smooth look and feel as the fluidity of the popular trio's music. The resulting production is nothing short of spectacular.

"Look Effects brought the meticulous nature and inordinate level of detail necessary for feature films to our work on this project," said Marlo J. Pabon, Visual Effects Supervisor with Look Effects. "Most music videos do not have the extraordinary transitions this video does. I think the results are outstanding and will set a new bar in terms of the level and professionalism of music video production."

"We very much enjoyed working with Nocturnal Rage and Blatant Pictures on the development of this music video," said Josh Comen, Visual Effects Producer with Look Effects. "We look forward to continuing to extend our expertise and talents to additional artists and their music videos."

"We were extremely pleased with the quality, level of work and results from Look Effects on this project," said Jesse Berger, Producer with Blatant Pictures. "The 'Way Out' video concept demanded an array of film formats ranging from Hi-Def to Super 16mm and Super 8mm, putting a tough job on our visual effects team to incorporate everything seamlessly. We shot this video like a feature film and the Look Effects signature feature film approach to the production made for a perfect match. We look forward to working with them again soon."

Look Effects recently completed work on "CSI: NY" and is currently working on the upcoming season of Malcolm in the Middle as well as a number of soon to be announced film and television projects.

About Look Effects
Look Effects is a leading provider of digital effects solutions for feature film, entertainment television and commercial projects with its services including digital effects design, supervision and production, 3D animation, including full 3D character animation and compositing services. Its team of diversely talented artists, designers and producers has pioneered a flexible production model that enables it to achieve stunning results to efficiently realize creative visions. Look Effects is available on the Web at http://www.lookfx.com.

About Nocturnal Rage
Nocturnal Rage is a trio of fiery emcees backed by an incredible live band. The group has attracted the attention of industry insiders including "Nasty Nes" Rodriguez and Davey D. Their unforgettable hooks and highly energetic style have had audiences on their feet at every show. The first Nocturnal Rage single "Miss Mary Jane" was released in the Spring of 2002 and was immediately remixed with funk legend Rick James singing on the hook. Both versions were made into full-length videos. The Nocturnal Rage self-titled album was released in the summer of 2002, and the group played shows throughout the country appearing with the likes of DJ Quik, MC Lyte, Warren G, and the Wu Tang Clan.

The group's sophomore CD, "Way Out Your Mind," recorded with their live band and released in March, 2005, is in stores now. The recently completed music video is for the title song, "Way Out." Nocturnal Rage is currently on a nationwide tour through 37 cities enjoying rave reviews including recognition from industry and mainstream media including BRE, Murder Dog, RIME, Insomniac, Illtip, The Source, MTV Radio and more.

About Noc On Wood Records
Noc On Wood Records is the birth of a new ideology in independent enterprise - bringing forth a fresh approach to business and forging unique marketing strategies. Showcasing dynamic new artists and producers, Noc On Wood Records is giving a voice to urban music born in the Pacific Northwest. The company's attitude legitimizes art from all walks of life, uniting the struggle of today's youth and honoring the principles and beliefs on which Hip Hop culture was originally founded. Noc On Wood Records is available on the Web at www.noconwood.com.

About Blatant Pictures
Blatant Pictures was founded in 2002 to offer turnkey solutions to independent film and music video productions. They specialize in motion picture development and boast a strong network of contacts in banking, legal, and physical production communities. Blatant Pictures, with its crew of producers and below the line crew, manage every aspect of film and music video production and offer a one-stop approach for record labels and Executive Producers. Blatant Pictures also prides itself as being dedicated to the cutting edge of filmmaking and postproduction technology. Blatant Pictures is available on the Web at www.blatantpictures.com.

CONTACT INFORMATION
Liam Collopy
LCO - Levine Communications Office
http://www.lookfx.com/
310-300-0950-232

Ensemble Cast of Actors, Actresses, Musicians and Graffiti Artists Lend Voice Talent to Video Game

NEW YORK, July 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Atari, Inc. (NASDAQ:ATAR) and Marc Ecko today announced an incredible lineup of Hollywood talent providing voices for the characters featured in the video game, Marc Ecko's Getting Up: Contents Under Pressure. Sean "P. Diddy" Combs, Rosario Dawson, Brittany Murphy, George Hamilton, Giovanni Ribisi, Adam West, Andy Dick, Charlie Murphy, The RZA, and Michael "M.C. Serch" Berrin will all add their voices to the first truly authentic video game based on urban culture and graffiti art. Hip-hop artist Talib Kweli who will voice Trane -- the game's lead character -- was announced earlier this year.

"Because the appeal of Marc Ecko's Getting Up: Contents Under Pressure transcends all preconceived demographics, it was important for us to work with talent that would best represent the eclectic mix of characters found in New Radius," said Marc Ecko, Executive Creative Director for Marc Ecko's Getting Up: Contents Under Pressure. "From the beginning, we set out to create a game that provides consumers with an unbelievable entertainment experience while opening a window into a sub-culture that has previously been ignored."

"Atari is committed to changing the way players interpret and interact with its games and Marc Ecko's Getting Up: Contents Under Pressure is an ideal example of that new direction," said Marc Metis, Senior Vice President of Marketing for Atari, Inc. "The inclusion of such a renowned mix of celebrity talent is one small element that not only enhances the story-telling aspect of the game, but underscores the commitment of both Atari and *ecko unltd. in providing a completely compelling and entertaining video game."

The following celebrities will lend their considerable voice talents to the game:

* Sean "P. Diddy" Combs -- a pop culture icon, composer, producer
director and actor, P. Diddy lends his voice to DIP, a member of
Trane's rival crew, Vandals of New Radius;
* Rosario Dawson -- famous for her roles in Sin City and Men in Black II,
she plays the voice of Tina, the girlfriend of Gabe, the leader of the
Vandals of New Radius crew;
* Brittany Murphy -- has appeared in 8 Mile and Little Black Book, she
will voice the aggressive and ambitious television reporter, Karen
Light;
* George Hamilton -- known for his roles in The Godfather: Part III and
Hollywood Ending, he will voice Mayor Sung, a cagey politician who's
risen to the top slot in the city of New Radius;
* Giovanni Ribisi -- featured in films such as Boiler Room, Sky Captain
and the World of Tomorrow, and Cold Mountain, Ribisi will voice KRY1,
a member of Trane's Still Free Crew;
* Adam West -- the original Batman from the television series lends his
voice to the Chief William Hunt character;
* Andy Dick -- comedian who appeared in Zoolander and Old School, Dick
plays the voice of Aunt Beth, a ruthless female boss of the Vandal
Squad;
* Charlie Murphy -- best known for his appearances on "Chappelle's Show,"
Murphy is the voice of White Mike, another member of Trane's Still
Free Crew;
* The RZA -- the founding member of hip-hop group Wu-Tang Clan now known
for composing the music of films such as Kill Bill: Volume 1 and Kill
Bill: Volume 2, he will voice the character Stake, leader of the
Wrong-Way Assassins;
* Michael "M.C. Serch" Berrin -- previously part of the hip-hop duo 3rd
Bass and featured in the film Bamboozled, he will voice one of the
main characters, Gabe, leader of the Vandals of New Radius crew.

A broad-based action-adventure game inspired by graffiti's historically rich and diverse culture, Marc Ecko's Getting Up: Contents Under Pressure is the culmination of seven years of story and character development by Marc Ecko, the visionary behind several of today's most respected youth lifestyle brands.

Developed by The Collective, Marc Ecko's Getting Up: Contents Under Pressure is slated to release this fall for the PlayStation(R)2 computer entertainment system, the Xbox(R) video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, Windows and mobile platform by Glu Mobile.

About The Collective

Founded in 1997 by industry veterans, The Collective, Inc. is a leading developer of interactive entertainment software and technology for all major console and computer platforms. In recent years, the Collective has created groundbreaking third-person action adventure games, including the critically acclaimed Indiana Jones and the Emperor's Tomb(TM), Buffy the Vampire Slayer(TM) and the soon-to-be-released, Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith(TM). In the process, the studio has developed the world-class Slayer(TM) engine technology and SlayEd(TM) tool suite. The Collective is based in Newport Beach, California, and can be found on the Internet at http://www.collectivestudios.com/.

About Marc Ecko Enterprises

The youngest member of the Council of Fashion Designers of America's board of directors, Marc Ecko is founder of *ecko unltd., the world famous rhino brand. In eleven years since its creation in 1993, the group of companies that comprise Marc Ecko Enterprises has grown to include: *ecko unltd.(R) men's and Eckored(R) women's apparel, as well as outerwear, footwear, watches, eyewear, underwear, belts, bags, hats, small leather goods, formalwear and more.

Marc Ecko Enterprises also includes Marc Ecko "Cut & Sew" (a contemporary menswear line launched Fall 2004); G-Unit(R) clothing and accessories (a joint venture with multi-platinum musician, 50 Cent); Zoo York(R) (a line of action sports-inspired clothing and accessories); and Avirex(R) Sportswear Collection (a licensed mid-tier brand debuting Spring 2005). The Company also publishes Complex(R) magazine, a men's consumer magazine with a rate base of 325,000, and is developing Marc Ecko's Getting Up: Contents Under Pressure(TM), the first truly authentic video game based on urban culture and graffiti art debuting in the second half of 2005. *ecko unltd. products are available in over 5,000 stores domestically and in over 45 countries internationally, as well as through 34 of its own retail stores across the country. For additional information, please visit http://www.marceckoenterprises.com/.

About Atari

New York-based Atari, Inc. (NASDAQ:ATAR) develops interactive games for all platforms and is one of the largest third-party publishers of interactive entertainment software in the U.S. The Company's 1,000+ titles include hard- core, genre-defining games such as DRIV3R(TM), Enter the Matrix(TM), Neverwinter Nights(TM), Stuntman(TM), Test Drive(R), Unreal(R) Tournament 2004, and Unreal(R) Championship; and mass-market and children's games such as Backyard Sports(TM), Nickelodeon's Blue's Clues(TM) and Dora the Explorer(TM), Dragon Ball Z(R) and RollerCoaster Tycoon(R). Atari, Inc. is a majority-owned subsidiary of France-based Infogrames Entertainment SA (Euronext - ISIN: FR- 0000052573), the largest interactive games publisher in Europe. For more information, visit http://www.atari.com/.

ATARI, the ATARI logo, and classic Atari game titles and logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of Atari Interactive, Inc. or its affiliates.

"PlayStation" and the "PS" Family logo are registered trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.

Xbox is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Source: Atari, Inc.

CONTACT: Tara Bruno of HighWater Group, +1-212-338-0077 x302,
tara@highwatergroup.com; or Clint Cantwell of Marc Ecko Enterprises, +1-917-
262-1110, clintc@ecko.com

Web site: http://www.atari.com/
http://www.marceckoenterprises.com/
http://www.collectivestudios.com/

Los Angeles, CA -- July 20, 2005 -- Before you begin to formulate
Thoughts about NorthStarr (*aka* NS), a Christian Hip Hop music group,
NorthStarr's sound will definitely be the break through group that
popular radio stations will play in heavy rotation. The group is
composed of 5 members: DTM, T-Dogg, Sam-Bam, E-roc, AV, ranging from
16-18 years old, each providing a very unique sound, reflective of
their
different talents. It's Hard to imagine a Hip Hop song without
profanity, degrading women, violent and drug lyrics and still being the
hottest Hip Hop group ever. B2K's Raz-B, reveals, "NS is definitely a
Hip Hop group that will make waves in the industry. They don't have a
preachy sound, they just have an upbeat, fun, and fresh message that
all
are going to gravitate to."

No newcomer to the streets, they were raised in the troubled towns of
Compton and South Central in Los Angeles where fighting to live and be
on the right side of the track is a constant battle. T-Dogg shares, "It
was only our faith in God, that we've been able to avoid and escape the
daily drive-bys, deadly fights, shoot-outs, and the temptations of
going
down the wrong path." They believe that being "in" doesn't mean that
they have to compromise their beliefs. They are very popular in high
school, and are trendsetters. DTM states, "We were looking for someone
to follow, someone to lead us in the Hip Hop industry, but I believe if
it takes us to be the leaders, with the help of God, we will be the
leaders that we were looking for."

According to their Manager Linda Luna, "Everyone can expect hot music.
Some might be turned off because they may hear the word "God or Jesus"
in some of their songs, and automatically think that it is not hip, but
that couldn't be furthest from the truth. We have hot producers working
with us such as Keith McMasters who has made hits for Chingy, Ludacris,
and Boyz in Da Hood of Bad Boys South camp. Keith says "NorthStarr
provides a fresh new, clean, positive, and fun sound that can be heard
on the radio, in the clubs, and in the church". NS wants people to know
that their music will be just as trendy as 50 cent and Jay-Z, but the
lyrical content will just provide a powerful clean message.

NorthStarr is a contemporary, fresh and innovative Christian Hip Hop
group that will provide a refreshing alternative to those who love the
music and beats, but want more than that, want quality music all the
way
around. They are the alternative for teenagers and adults who want to
make a difference in their worlds.

For information: www.northstarronline.net or manager:
linda_Luna@tmail.com

Contact:
Publicist
Shemia Miller
Shemia Miller & Associates
Post Office Box 16254
Savannah, GA 31416
Phone: 912-356-5392
shemia@shemia.net

New York
Sparks have been flying between Terry McMillan and her husband Jonathan Plummer, as McMillan hurls insults, and drops a juicy plot that rivals any lust laced fiction. A literary titan, penning novels such as Waiting To Exhale and How Stella Got Her Groove Back, McMillan filed for a divorce from her Jamaican born love amid accusations that he is gay. Reported too, is that McMillan prefers an annulment. I dont want to negate the torment that Terry McMillan has to endure during this time in her life, but she does sound like a tempestuous homophobe, says Mental Health Therapist and Personal Advisor to the stars, Terence McPhaul. Ending a relationship is a difficult process, however, it concerns me when I hear Terry [McMillan] make inflammatory statements about gay men as if they alone are the cause of the entire AIDS pandemic. McPhaul adds, Her misguided statements can be dangerous. The fact of the matter is, that no one should venture outside of a committed relationship, McPhaul opines.

To clarify further McPhaul, who is author of The Psychology of Hip Hop and The Celebrity Psyche says, there are individuals who have contracted HIV/AIDS through sharing needles and other means, so the necessity of a person to know the sexual history of a partner is not negated because a person is heterosexual. It is true that men on the down-low do exist, but this is not a new occurrence, however, only recently has it been sensationalized; mostly by individuals who would rather not have to take responsibility for their own behavior, said McPhaul.

Of course, there are men and women out there who act irresponsibly, knowing of their HIV/AIDS status and failing to disclose this to a sexual partner. And while this act may be unconscionable, gay men alone are not to blame. To date, there is no reported evidence that her husband has exposed her to HIV/AIDS, yet the melodrama continues. Obviously, the divorce proceedings and public discussions have created a difficult climate for Plummer who is McMillans junior by 23 years. Terry is obviously angry, and her ego suffered a significant blow. Given her personality, I am not surprised at the measures she has taken to exact revenge on her estranged husband, McPhaul said.

McPhaul is regularly sought by program directors of TV talk shows and national media as an expert in the field of Mental Health, to deliver perspective or respond to programming regarding social and behavioral issues. McPhaul has appeared as a Mental Health expert for Court TV, and Bill OReillys The OReilly Factor for FOX News.

Media Contact:
Eliza Bedenko
Personal Publicist to Terence McPhaul, M.A., N.C.S.C.
Author of The Psychology of Hip Hop and The Celebrity Psyche
Atlanta, Georgia 30326
ph2: (404) 584-5205
email: pr@mcphaulconsultants.com

Alpha Pup Records, a small independent label based in Los Angeles, enjoys massive success with its DJ-mixed podcast on iTunes. The "Alternative Hip-Hop Lounge" has attracted over 40,000 subscribers since its launch on July 1st, and shows no signs of slowing down.

(PRWEB) July 21, 2005 -- Alpha Pup Records, a Los Angeles-based independent record label, has become one of the first true underdog success stories in the podcasting phenomenon. Since the launch of iTunes 4.9 on June 28, podcasting has caught on like wildfire, with iTunes users racking up over a million subscriptions within the first two days.

Alpha Pup Records was one of the first independent labels to deliver a music podcast. Blending avant-garde rap with experimental electronic beats, Alpha Pup's "Alternative Hip-Hop Lounge" podcast debuted on July 1, and was added to the iTunes Podcast Directory on July 3. Since then, it's been nothing but a skyrocket up the iTunes Top 100 Podcast Chart.

Initially entering the Top 100 Podcast Chart on July 9 at #96, the "Alternative Hip-Hop Lounge" reached #77 within 24 hours, and then cracked the Top 50 on July 11. Alpha Pup's podcast has maintained that position ever since. Without feature positioning or banner placement, the label's podcast has been charting higher than offerings from ESPN, CNN, ABC, BBC, and even podcast pioneer KCRW.

"We're simply astonished," said Daddy Kev, co-owner of the underground hip-hop label. "To think that a label of our size can compete with multi-billion dollar media conglomerates on a broken shoe-string budget... it's an impossible dream come true."

Co-owned by business partner/fiancee Danyell Jariel, Alpha Pup is a small independent record label, operating out of Kev and Danyell's two-bedroom home near Downtown Los Angeles. "The recording studio and label office -- I mean, our two desks -- are in one bedroom, and we sleep in the other," Kev explained. "The garage is the stockroom, and we do most of our mailings on the kitchen table or on the couch."

Despite their modest surroundings, the success of Alpha Pup's podcast has been worldwide. On the iTunes Podcast Charts in Europe, the "Alternative Hip-Hop Lounge" is on fire, charting #7 in France, #12 in Italy, and Top 30 in the United Kingdom and Germany. In less than a month, the "Alternative Hip-Hop Lounge" podcast has gained an astronomical number of subscribers, over 40,000 worldwide.

"I give most of the credit to the artists who are featured on the podcast because it shows that quality independent music can prevail in an industry dominated by big business," said Danyell. "Our artist roster is a very close knit family, and we couldn't be happier for the awareness this is generating for them."

Established in 2004, Alpha Pup Records is an artist-owned and operated indie label, specializing in underground hip-hop and experimental electronic music. Signed artists include AWOL One, Daddy Kev, Busdriver, The Grouch, Existereo, Ricci Rucker and Paris Zax. "Alternative Hip-Hop Lounge: Episode 2" mixed by Los Angeles producer Omid was released July 15. Alpha Pup has plans to release two podcasts a month, featuring music from it's catalog, and creatively mixed by Alpha Pup artists and affiliates.

CONTACT INFORMATION
Danyell Jariel
ALPHA PUP RECORDS
http://www.alphapuprecords.com/
323-908-3339

The hip-hop world has been anxiously awaiting the release of Suge Knights secret weapon on Death Row. Now that he has left "Tha Row" Crooked I is calling the shots and releasing his debut album on his own imprint through Treacherous /Universal Records.

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) July 21, 2005 -- Hands down, as the most anticipated album from the most critically acclaimed west coast artist to have never released and album; former Death Row records artist, Crooked I, is free and clear to finally deliver what the streets have been craving. Featured on the cover of the July/August issue of RIME Magazine, Crooked I chronicles the details of his tumultuous ride from Death Row Records (now Tha Row) to his present situation with Treacherous/Universal records. The long awaited album entitled B.O.S.S. Music (Beginning of Something Serious) will drop in October and promises to be worth the wait. Previously stunted by legal issues sustained by Suge Knight and Death Row Records, after five-years and a recent court battle Crooked I is officially released from Death Row Records.

Crooked I has wasted no time getting back into the studio with hit producer Scott Storch (Beyonce, Fat Joe, Mario, 50 Cent). The first Storch produced track, "Cali Boys" adds fire to a topic Crooked I knows all to well as a Long Beach native, and pays homage to the coast that has held him down from day one. B.O.S.S Music is a breakaway from your typical west coast gangstaisms and is more a social commentary on how the West puts it down from politics to street life with some hot club bangers thrown in just because he can. The second single "20inch Wires" shows how sparks fly when Southern California connects with the Durty South as Bun B joins him on another scorching Scott Storch track.

In addition to his artistic abilities, Crooked I is his own boss with his own label, Dynasty Records, recently signed by Treacherous/Universal Records. (www.westcoastdynasty.com) In a recent appearance on BETs Rap City, Crooked I expressed his satisfaction at being made a priority at Treacherous. Receiving high praise from the likes of Scratch Magazine, XXL and the Source Magazine for having one of the hottest mixtapes on the streets, Young Boss Vol 1., He has gained the respect by many as being one of the best of all times. Even Sway, MTV News Correspondent sounded off to give props to the west coast's best-kept secret. "You got Biggie, Xzibit, Tupac, Eminem, and Jay- Z. CROOKED I is in that TOP five!" Having had the best of hip-hop legends on his renowned syndicated "Wake Up Show," Sway guarantees that Crooked I can hang with the greatest. The streets have waited a long time for this and they want to see him win. Once B.O.S.S Music hits the streets, the rest of the world will agree he is the best on the west.

A patient and level-headed genius who looks at his past years of misfortune as a learning experience, Crooked I wants to walk away from it all with respect and holds no hard feelings toward his prior label. Instead Crooked I is using all that he has gained in his ventures to re-establish himself and his own 'Dynasty.' His main goal: to revamp Westcoast classic (rap). Crooked I hopes to bring the 'life experiences' back into Westcoast music through his albums and allow the 'little' guys, up and coming in the rap game, to take part in this evolution as well.

CONTACT INFORMATION
ARPR Marketing
Arian Reed

A site for Hip Hop and R&B producers, offering free exposure to find projects through artists by exchanging contact info, also offering a growing archive of tips and tools to help make better instrumentals.

(PRWEB) July 21, 2005 -- http://beatstation.tripod.com/ has just been launched and is looking to reach the entire online Hip Hop production community.

Looking to emerge as a Hotspot for beat-makers old and new, this promising website is geared to help any producer create or maintain a career in mainstream Hip Hop or underground by: providing free exposure, free production knowledge and experience, and affordable production software tools for platinum sounding production.

BS aint no B.S.! Easily enough, Hip Hop and R&B producers can visit the site, input their contact info to share and look up any artists that may fit their production style. The website does the rest of the work, through marketing and promotion, to bridge the gap between artists, producers and potential projects. Potential projects mean potential deals!

The train is moving, quickly gaining digital ground! This site boasts to unify urban beat production knowledge on the web, with the added help of visiting producers, by focusing any and all heat-making tips, tricks and skills into one archive freely available to those who want it.

Instep with todays tidal wave of digital media & production software, this website also provides any producer with affordable soundsets, loopsets, and original licensed songs for royalty-free sampling and derivative work. All kits and songs are organized in simple categories so the producer can specifically choose what they need and take what they want.

With your support, this site is poised to help ignite any producers career in Hip Hop, blazing an easier path of success for these musical artists. All are welcomed to check out the site. Interact and share feedback!

CONTACT INFORMATION
Joshua May
PRODUCERS' BEAT STATION
http://beatstation.tripod.com/
267-918-7803

Aims To Aid Hodgskin's Disease Patients, Among Others

Manhattan, NY (PRWEB) June 21, 2005 -- K-CINO, the headlining artist on "Tha Awakening Tour", the largest hip hop tour to hit the nation this Fall, has formed a non-profit organization called 'A Better Way Foundation' to aid and support cancer patients. K-CINO, along with other memebers of the Board of Directors of SSC Records, established this foundation not only to further develop scientific methods of cancer research, but also to help individual patients cope with the harsh realities of terminal diseases.

"Seeing the day to day struggles of a cancer patient first hand, with my cousin and co-CEO of SSC Records battling Hodgskin's Disease, I learned how difficult it is not only physically, but mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. Most of the cancer support organizations are aimed to aid the patient in the physical, but not in the mental or emotional sense. I also wanted to make sure that we included a program for friends and families, because cancer is almost as hard on them as it is on the patient."

K-CINO continued by saying, "...you know, people say there isn't anything you can do for terminally-ill patients; I say that's bullsh*t. They gave my cousin a month to live on his deathbed, and look at him now. Even if we can't cure cancer, we can at least make it as comfortable as possible for the patients, so they want to live, and they want to continue fighting."

K-CINOs second full-length album entitled, The Bottom Line, Executive Produced by D/R Period (http://www.drperiodmusic.com), featuring many celebrity collaborations, due in stores this Fall.

For more on K-CINO, The Bottom Line, Upcoming Tour dates, or 'A Better Way Foundation', visit http://www.kcino.biz.

CONTACT INFORMATION
Monica Brown
THE DAILY NEWS
9738310456

Eli Jacobs-Fantauzzi, director/producer of the films Inventos: Hip Hop Cubano and Homegrown: Hip Life In Ghana has decided to broaden the reach of his groundbreaking documentaries, by using the film's popularity to inspire support for progressive Hip-hop communities around the world.

Eli recently completed one year of touring with Inventos: Hip Hop Cubano nationally, and internationally, holding screenings in theaters, community centers, universities, high schools, and group homes. The Inventos Sankofa Tour will launch this July in Colombia, making its way to Venezuela, Santo Domingo and other islands in the Caribbean. With your support we will be able to travel in order to donate much needed equipment and resources to artists who inspire and uplift the international Hip Hop community.

Global Hip Hop is often faced with the challenge of having to create without proper technological tools and media resources. The Inventos Sankofa Tour hopes to mobilize our communities outstanding network of audiences, aficionados, and supporters, to donate the tools and equipment needed to keep the spirit of perseverance, innovation, and free flowing creativity alive in Hip Hop communities worldwide.

Around the U.S., individuals and organizations have signed on to this effort, but your support is needed to make this a reality!

CALL FOR DONATIONS

We are asking you to contribute in any way you can. The list below is in order of importance for having the most resounding impact. We need:

1. Financial donations to make the trip a reality, as well as to purchase what does not get donated (see list below). Donate online at: https://secure.groundspring.org/dn/index.php?aid=5599

2. Computer laptops (PC Pentium 2 or higher). These will be equipped with the latest music software

3. CD turn tables (since around 95% of the DJing in these communities is from CD to CD, it would be great to get them CDJ's so they will be able to scratch and mix and create there own new style).

4. Video cameras/ digital cameras.

5. CD disk men and Mini-Disk rec/players.

THANK YOU!! MUCHICIMAS GRACIAS!!

Sharing the resources we have with those who have the skills, but not the technology, is the way we do it!!

About Inventos
Eli Jacobs-Fantauzzi is a graduate of Tisch School of the Arts at New York University. Eli's first full-length film documentary,Inventos: Hip Hop Cubano, premiered in Havana, Cuba and has toured successfully across the U.S. Cuban Hip Hop provides a unique insight into the realities and politics of contemporary Cuba. Experience this as Inventos follows some of the pioneers of this musical movement to their homes, the stage and as they travel abroad for the first time. Inventos embodies the true spirit of Hip Hop, which is to build something that is powerful and useful out of what is seemingly impossible. Just as Hip Hop in the U.S. began as a form of creative self _expression bringing awareness to oppressive social conditions, Cuban Hip Hop demonstrates the innovative and indestructible spirit born from a people suppressed by the U.S. embargo on Cuba. Inventos, serves as a reminder of the political consciousness through which this music was created. Thirty years after its conception, and in spite of commercialization, Hip Hop culture continues to give voice to people who refuse to be silenced, ignored and cut off from the larger society. The film shows how both cultures reflect similar social struggles and if brought together, could transcend cultural barriers and build a collective community dedicated to spreading messages of truth and empowerment globally. Jacobs-Fantauzzi's film rekindles an essence of the old school, which will inspire and reawaken the eyes of our present generations.

List of Supporters:

About The Hip-Hop Association
The mission of the Hip-Hop Association [H2A] is to utilize Hip-Hop culture as a tool to effectively encourage critical thinking, social change and unity, while empowering communities through educational and cultural initiatives. This is accomplished through our media & education programs: H2O [Hip-Hop Odyssey] & H2Ed [Hip-Hop Education]. H2A has quickly become a leader in creating events that focus on the use of imagery in media to educate about Hip-Hop culture and social issues. The founders, advisory board, & staff of H2A have a collective experience within the Hip-Hop community as pioneers, filmmakers, educators, activists, writers, and executives.
www.hiphopassociation.org info@hiphopassociation.org

About The International Hip Hop Exchange (IHX)
The International Hip Hop Exchange (IHX) is a non-profit arts organization founded in 2000 to promote and nurture the development of Hip-hop culture and activism, globally, by facilitating exchange between Hip-hop artists, activists, and youth communities worldwide. The International Hip Hop Exchange (IHX) works to strengthen the capacity of artists, cultural workers, arts institutions and global youth communities to create and produce hip hop art and culture. To this end, IHX produces cross-cultural concerts, organizes educational and cultural tours, disseminates artist development and technical support opportunities, and promotes artist-to-artist contact and collaboration across international borders. IHX is devoted to supporting youth everywhere as they express themselves through hip hops full range of visual and performance art forms, including dance, music, theater, multimedia painting and sculpture, poetry and rhyming. While certainly attentive to the explosion of hip hop culture in the U.S., Europe and Japan, IHX is particularly committed to bringing outstanding hip hop artists to and from less celebrated communities in the Caribbean, Latin America, and Africa.
www.ihx-worldcipher.org IHXChange@aol.com

LIBERTAD
Libertad is a collective of artists, musicians, activists and educators who use their artistic projects as tools for cultural preservation, social justice and peace. Libertad has organized several cultural exchange tours, leading over 100 participants through the U.S. and Caribbean. Participants share their cultural exchange experiences in their respective communities through multimedia presentations.
arT * cULtUre* aCtiVisM WWW.LIBERTADJOURNAL.ORG pAz jUsticIa y LIberTad!

--
Rolando Brown, Director of Brand Development
[e] rolando@hiphopassociation.org

The Hip-Hop Association
PO Box 1181 New York, NY 10035
[o] 212.500.5970 ext. 4 [f] 212.300.4895
ABOUT US: http://www.hiphopassociation.org/04WrapReportLR.pdf

Atlanta is known for its great musical talent, from Hip-Hop & R&B sensations Usher, Outkast, and India Arie to gospel greats like Dottie Peoples and Byron Cage. Atlanta born and bred Holy Hip-Hop Artist Nova 4 Jehovah has arrived and is taking the holy hip-hop scene by storm!! Representing the Atlanta area in the Urban Gospel Industry Awards Nova was the winner of the 2005 Best New Holy Hip-Hop Artist Award in the concert and awards ceremony which took place on June 29 in Los Angeles, California in conjunction with the Edwin Hawkins/Walter Hawkins Music & Arts Love Fellowship Conference. Leading gospel artists Donald Lawrence, Richard Smallwood, Edwin and Walter Hawkins were in attendance. From gospel soul to hip-hop, Christian comics and reggae artists, the Urban Gospel Awards honors the years standout stars in this unique market. The night was a joyous celebration of talented artists from across the nation who use their skills to praise our Lord & Savior Jesus Christ. Atlantas own Nova 4 Jehovah was honored as one of those standout stars. Nova was also honored in Atlanta as 2004 Best Holy Hip-Hop Artist in the Atlanta Gospel Choice Awards. Kudos to Nova 4 Jehovah!! Keep Reppin for G.O.D Til You D.I.E!! Nova worships at New Birth Missionary Baptist Church where Bishop Eddie L. Long is Senior Pastor.

Nova will represent the hip-hop generation at the Rainbow PUSH Coalition Keep the Vote Alive rally commemorating the 40th Anniversary of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Nova will share the stage with music legends Stevie Wonder and Roberta Flack, along with many of our nations top political leaders, including Reverend Jesse Jackson. The rally is scheduled for August 6 at Piedmont Park in Atlanta, GA.

For more info on Novas upcoming engagements see www.Nova4Jehovah.com or contact G.I. Entertainment at (404) 294-0405.

G.I. Entertainment R. Neal
P.O. Box 4832, Atlanta, GA 30302
Tel: (404) 294-0405
Web: http://www.Nova4Jehovah.com
E-mail: N4J@Nova4Jehovah.com

Philadelphia, PA - July 17, 2005
LiL Fella Productions LLC has signed Vince "Da Produca" Carter to fill the position as Staff Producer. He comes to us from Philadelphia, PA, where he was an unsigned producer. Vince "Da Produca" Carter role will vary as a Staff Producer, producing music for signed and unsigned recording artist and other entertainment projects.

He was discovered a year ago and within that year producing many tracks for LiL Fella Productions. During that time we have discovered his unique style and signature sound at the same time developing a relationship.

As a youth, music has been in his blood from the early years, playing various instruments such as the piano, viola, violin, cello, trumpet, cornet, recorder, guitar, bass, and little drums. He took up the piano at the age of seven at Settlement Music School in West Philadelphia. His classical talents got him into one of the top magnet schools in the city: The Girard Academic Music Program, better known as G.A.M.P. While attending G.A.M.P. from middle school to high school graduation, he was involved in several activities: orchestra, string ensemble, concert choir, television, and basketball. Besides the activities, Vince has sung for and with Bill Clinton, Governor Ed Rendall, Peter Nero and the Philly Pops and has performed at the Academy of Music with the Philadelphia orchestra.

His songwriting began at the age of six, writing about what he saw in his dreams and his producing career began at the age of 16, working with only a cheap Yamaha keyboard. It started off as a joke until people started to like it, so he saved his money to come up with a mini-studio. Producing slowly helped him climbed the ladder, sending him to do work in the states of Philadelphia, Maryland, Washington D.C., and New Jersey.

While trying to get material on the radio as well as a deal, he was turned down several times because he wasn't taken seriously. With all hope gone, he saved money to acquire his partner in crime, a Phantom keyboard. Vince came roaring back getting a buzz all around the city of Philadelphia and was the hot producer to work with. Since then, he has been offered gigs with Hollewood, Philly's Most Wanted, and several other rappers and singers. His personality is the key to his success and his song ideas are out of this world.

For more information, please contact Keena Johnson at (609) 771-8684.
P.O. Box 7142, Ewing, NJ 08628

Keena Johnson
CEO
LiL Fella Productions LLC
www.lilfellaproductions.com

Budweiser Presents, El Encuentro de Dos Grandes, Carlos Vives and Daddy Yankee, Sat. Aug 27, 8pm Madison Square Garden

On August 27, 2005, at 8:00 pm, two giants of Latin Music will unite to show the best of their talents for a unique experience at Madison Square Garden. Colombian sensation Carlos Vives and Gasolina's hit reggaeton artist Daddy Yankee will showcase their explosive and fabulous talent for the first time ever. An amazing experience never to be missed!

Carlos Vives has always represented his land of talent with an amazing voice, the best hits of vallenato and pop music in his native Colombia and worldwide. With huge hits like "La Gota Fria" and "Dejame Entrar", this multiplatinum artist has trascendented frontiers with his innovative approach to vallenato, making him the biggest star in his Colombian homeland and Latin America.

Having won several grammys, his records like "Tengo Fe", "Dejame Entrar", "La Tierra del Olvido", "El Amor de mi Tierra" and his latest release "Rock de mi Pueblo" exemplify excellence with tremendous rhythms that have become classics for all Latinos and music lovers worldwide. Recently he held a concert at Parque Metropolitano Simon Bolivar in Bogota where 80,000 fans celebrated Vives's passion for music.

But not only has vallenato incorporated urban rhythms to delight young and adult audiences, the hot new genre reggaeton will provide an exciting mix of both with the presence of the famous and hottest reggaeton star of the moment Daddy Yankee.

After 15 years in the music industry in Puerto Rico, the last years have represented a bombastic experience for Daddy Yankee, born in Santurce and who goes by the real name of Raymond Ayala. His album Barrio Fino has sold thousands of copies and the hit sensations "Gasolina" and "Lo que paso paso" are now in the top 10 charts of the playlist from South America, the United States to Japan and Europe.

After his highly acclaimed performance at Premios Lo Nuestro and Latin Billboards 2005 alongside P. Diddy, 'Gasolina' creator will never run out of gas and keep on surprising us with his new record in the making, "El Cartel" and his new film "Talento del Barrio".

The concert is produced by Cardenas Marketing Network, and sponsored by Union Telecard Alliance, American Airlines and El Diario La Prensa. For ticket information please call 212-307-7171. Tickets prices are $69.50, $79.50, $84.50, $89.50 and $104.50 For general information please contact 212-333-3737 or Debbie Mercado, 917-449-6312.

Debra Mercado Public Relations
Debbie Mercado
email: debbiemercado3@hotmail.com
phone: 917-449-6312

William Caid, Lonnie Chenkin and Rob Lensman Bring Over 60 years of Combined Management, Sales and Technology Experience

NEW YORK, NY -- (Market Wire - Jul 20, 2005) - Muze Inc., the leading provider of entertainment information services, today announced it has appointed William Caid as Chief Information and Technology Officer, Lonnie Chenkin as Executive Vice President of Corporate Development, and Rob Lensman as Senior Vice President of Business Development and Sales. On the heels of the acquisition by Enterprise Partners Venture Capital (EPVC) and the recent appointment of Bill Stensrud as CEO of Muze, the company is now poised to significantly expand its content coverage, product offerings and market reach.

"Muze is entering a new era and we are committed to becoming the global leader in entertainment information services," said Bill Stensrud, CEO of Muze. "These additions to the executive team, along with our significant investments in global data expansion and information technology, are critical elements of our evolution. We are thrilled that Muze is now empowered to become the undisputed market leader."

Mr. Caid has over twenty-five years experience in creating new technologies and applications to further business opportunities. His most recent experience comes from his role as Vice President of Music Engineering at Yahoo! where he led all technical activities within the Yahoo! music engineering group. Prior to joining Yahoo!, he was Senior Vice President of Engineering and Internet at MusicMatch. During his tenure, the MusicMatch Jukebox received PC Magazine's "Best Music Jukebox" award five years in a row and the installed user base increased from 15 million to 40 million. His previous experience includes business development and management responsibilities at Aptex/eHNC Software and HNC Software.

For over twenty years, Mr. Chenkin has been a senior strategic and management executive operating within the entertainment industry. His most recent experience was as Executive Vice President of Corporate Development for Alliance Entertainment Corporation (AEC). In this role, he was responsible for all strategic initiatives of the company including AEC operating units, the All Media Guide, LLC (AMG) and Digital on Demand (DOD), Prior to joining AEC, Chenkin was Chief Operating Officer at Premier Sports & Entertainment Group, a full service entertainment, management, licensing and merchandising company. He was also part of the management team that led Paramount Pictures' expansion into home video, pay television, pay per view, and 1st run syndication.

Mr. Lensman is an eighteen-year veteran of the entertainment information services industry. His most recent experience was as Vice President of Sales at All Media Guide, LLC (AMG). He also served as Alliance Entertainment Corporation (AEC)'s Vice President of New Business Development, and Vice President of Consumer Direct Fulfillment (CDF) and E-Commerce Services.

Mr. Caid and Mr. Chenkin join Thomas Goldsworthy, Muze's Chief Operating Officer, on the management team. Before joining Muze in 1999, Mr. Goldsworthy worked in the financial industry where for fifteen years he held investment banking positions at J.P. Morgan Chase, Drexel Burnham Lambert and Deutsche Bank/Bankers Trust. He was also an officer at a private equity investment firm and CFO of Robocast, Inc., an Internet software company.

About Muze Inc.

Muze is the leading source of entertainment product information for music, books, films, and games. Since 1991, Muze has provided businesses with the most comprehensive and accurate entertainment content designed to help their customers make informed purchasing decisions. Muze content drives commerce by providing customers with detailed information about entertainment products, turning browsers into buyers. More than 250 companies rely on Muze's rich entertainment content to sell their products. In fact, Muze is the backbone of online commerce for major players in the entertainment retail business including Yahoo!, Tower Records, Best Buy and Real Networks. Muze product information also drives commerce by providing in-store solutions for companies such as Virgin Megastores, Transworld Entertainment, Barnes & Noble, Borders, Hastings and others. Muze is based in New York City. To learn more about Muze, please visit www.muze.com.

Media Contact:
Natasha Molamusa
Fusion PR, for Muze
212-651-4207

Ticketmaster Sells Out the 8th Annual Black August Hip Hop Benefit Concert A Month Before Showtime as Hip Hop lyricist Talib Kweli and R&B Vocal Powerhouse Jaguar Wright Sign Up to Perform.

New York, NY (PRWEB) July 20, 2005 -- Talib Kweli and Jaguar Wright are slated to join headliner Mos Def and others to perform on August 7th at the 8th Annual Black August Hip Hop Benefit Concert in NYC.

Known as the largest annual benefit concert in Hip Hop, Black August 2005 has sold out on Ticketmaster.com as of this morning and is shaping up to be one of the hottest Hip Hop benefit concerts this summer. This year's concert theme promotes HIV/AIDS prevention awareness in Africa and the Hip Hop Community.

Jaguar Wright will join and Talib Kweli will continue along with Mos Def, Black Moon, Smif N Wessun and this year's growing performance roster in a rich tradition of major recording artists who have donated their time and talent to perform for Black August as a means to champion and raise funds for causes that are held dear to the Hip Hop community. Previous Black August performers have included Fat Joe, Erykah Badu, David Banner, Common, The Roots and many others.

The August 7th NYC concert will be held at the legendary B.B. Kings Blues Club in Time Square.

"Black August is an outlet that continues to provide a voice to those who consider themselves voiceless in this world," says Black August co-coordinator Meron Wondwosen. "We are excited to have Talib Kweli and Jaguar Wright on board to lend their talents to shout for the millions of young people in Africa and the Hip Hop community that are struggling with HIV/AIDS."

Tickets for Black August are sold out on Ticketmaster.com. To purchase tickets from Black August's limited ticket reserve, please go to http://www.blackaugust.com/tickets.htm to find ticket locations in the NYC area. For ticket purchases outside of the NYC area, please call the Black August hotline at 718.254.8800.

For media requests please contact Jennifer Williams of J Sharpe Agency Public Relations at 718.774.6264.

CONTACT INFORMATION
Jennifer Williams
J SHARPE AGENCY PR
http://www.jsharpeagency.com/
718.774.6264

Kerry Gordy joins top music industry executives and artists who are launching profitable apparel lines. Gordys music business experiences lead him to lucrative ventures within the fashion industry.

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) July 20, 2005--Russell Simmons began Phat Farm. Sean P. Diddy Combs created Sean John. Jennifer Lopez launched J. Lo. Britney Spears got Curious. Do we see a pattern here? And, is there a lucrative link between music industry executives and artists with the fashion, cosmetics, and fragrance industries? Apparently so. According to www.hoovers.com, in 2004, the P. Diddy related Sean John made $2.8 million for example.

Celebrities understand the money that can be made by putting their names on multiple products, says one industry insider, Weve all seen this done before, but today we see those who are able to pull it off really well, bringing even more millions of dollars a year.

With his own record and marketing company, Gordy Enterprises, Kerry Gordy, formally of Motown, Warner Brothers, and Paisley Park Studios, intends to accomplish the same type of branding expeditions as other music industry entrepreneurs. Gordy will tap into the merging consumer market where music meets the fashion and beauty industries. Yet, he intends to do it with a different twist. Rather than becoming the front of an apparel line, Gordy has begun to manage fitness guru Debbie Siebers of Slim in 6 fame. Through his connections, Gordy has been able to set Siebers with her own apparel collection through the privately owned and operated Romar Studios, Inc. Siebers collections will touch wide consumer markets and will branch from online to retail stores.

Springing from industry royalty and experience, Kerry Gordy can bring deeply-rooted industry knowledge and a formidable connection force, continues the aforementioned source, the key is that when those who have made it in the industry understand the amazing opportunities that it offers. There was a time when artists, producers, and the like were owned by the giants of record companies and given crumbs of profit from their own work. Now, more industry people have knowledge of the finicky money tree behind and the branch out capabilities of the business.

Being involved with artist management can open multiple pathways for a business savvy individual due to its correlations with the deal structured nature of brand management. Managing a brand is much like managing an artist in that it is based on making a product into a recognizable name. As a brand manager and partner, Kerry Gordy holds a uniquely objective position. He has fiduciary, image, product and branding responsibilities. He is likely to be more accurate and honest about quality, direction and in promoting the line than others who are concerned solely about themselves and their own image.

Kerry Gordy has a natural, God-given feel for why and how to manage personalities. Its in his blood, continues the source, He is persistent, and he gets what he is after. When he believes in something or someone, he follows it through to success.

CONTACT INFORMATION
Sonja Williams
ROMAR STUDIOS, INC.
http://www.romarstudiosinc.com/
213-621-4409

Today one of the Net's leading Latin music retailers, LatinoMusical, announced the initiation of its new worldwide promotion platform, which launched July 15, 2005.

(PRWEB) July 20, 2005 -- Today one of the Net's leading Latin music retailers, LatinoMusical announced initiation of its a new worldwide promotion platform, which launched July 15, 2005. The site hopes to provide latino solo artists, record labels and bilingual podcasters the opportunity to cash in on the value of the internet.

Aimed predominately at the independent and emerging latino music markets, LatinoMusical via its new site at www.myfmtv.net, billed as the Net's first Spanglish podcast network will provide a universal promotion platform. Artists and podcasters will have the ability to promote their music in both video and audio podcasts.

MyFMTV.NET will actively and aggresively promote the opportunity via its portfolio of sites,of which currently enjoy around 1/2 million visits per year combined and great exposure via Google, Yahoo, MSN, Dogpile and other great search engines. MyFMTV.net has announced that artists will
also have extra promotion via its association with Live365.com and it's own syndicated audio and video podcast network,which is featured on it's network of company sites and affiliates. Currently,MYFMTV.NET is BMI licensed and is working towards getting Snocap Licensed as well.

A number of differences set MYFMTV.NET apart from the other online legal distribution channels; primarily the ability to reach a world-wide audience, legally, with unsigned music and independent labels,in addition to offering un-heard of original podcast programming. This will initiate an expansion of all forms of alternative music and support smaller players within the latin music industry.

Unlike other leading brands,MYFMTV.NET will focuse on the niche market for latin music promotion rather than the major record companies that dominate our charts. MYFMTV.NET wants to hear from every latino
oriented band,independant music producer,artist and spanish podcaster looking for alternative distribution channels. Note,it is currently seeking bilingual podcasters and a spanglish dj host for it's planned music podcast.

For more information,please contact:
Micheal Marrero
MYFMTV.NET
302-729-1582

BAY CITY, Mich. and TORONTO, July 18, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- RMD Entertainment Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Sciax Corp. (Pink Sheets:SCXC), announced today that it has reached an agreement in principle with the Pickwick Group of London England. Pickwick Group, a major player in music and DVD distribution, will manufacture, promote and distribute RMD's music catalogue exclusively in the European Market to complement the North American distribution agreement with Bungalo Records and Universal Music Group.

"The negotiations on this deal went extremely well. We expect to review the contract with our legal team this week and sign the final agreement," said Giorgio Costonis, the President and CEO of Sciax and its subsidiary RMD Entertainment. "Our distribution agreements will now span the Atlantic. These deals give us access to the largest consumer outlets in North America and Europe. In addition, we have an international presence in all digital music hubs with deals in place with world class companies such as Apple's 'I-Tunes and Sony Connect'."

Release dates are expected to begin in January, 2006. Final release dates and promotion schedules are expected to be announced to the public in August, 2005.

About Sciax

RMD Entertainment Inc. Division

RMD has experienced good success on the international level with its dance hits and productions involving a variety of styles by many well-known artists. RMD has produced a wide variety of music including Hip-Hop,Pop, World Music, Trance, Breaks, Tribal House, and Underground House Music. RMD's producers have collaborated with some of the most influential names in the music scene today such as Sting, David Byrne of the Talking Heads, George Kranz, Freedom Williams of C & C Music Factory, Steve Winwood, Robin Scott, and Jazz Saxophone legend Bill Evans.

Sciax Defense Division:

Sciax Defense is an emerging leader in defense imaging systems for law enforcement and military personnel engaged in counter-terrorism and other special security operations. Sciax America Inc. and Sciax Technology Inc. are wholly owned subsidiaries of Sciax Corp. http://www.sciax.com Wolf Pack, the company's tactical remote viewing system, is manufactured under license from Eomax Corp., and is used by law enforcement and military organizations in North America and Europe. Customers include military and law enforcement agencies of the U.S. and German Governments, contraband interdiction units of Canada Customs, and LAPD-SWAT.

http://www.sciax.com/

This release contains forward-looking statements with respect to the results of operations and business of Sciax Technology Inc., Sciax America Inc., RMD Entertainment Inc. and Sciax Corp. which involves risks and uncertainties. The Company's actual future results could materially differ from those discussed. Risks and uncertainties of the Company will be detailed from time to time in the Company's periodic reports. The Company intends that such statements about the Company's future expectations, including future revenues and enforcement and defense imaging system earnings, entertainment product earnings, and all other forward looking statements be subject to the ``safe harbor'' provision of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.

CONTACT: Sciax Corp.
Elliott Nadel (for Sciax)
516-750-9719
en@empirerelations.com

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The Honorable Hillary Clinton, U.S. Senator, New York and the Honorable Danny Davis, U.S. Representative 7th Congressional District, Illinois and Kevin Powell, author, hip hop historian will participate in a plenary session dealing with the plight of the Black Male, Marc H. Morial, National Urban League announced today.

The plenary session titled; The Black Male: Endangered Species or Hope for the Future will be held at 2:15 p.m. on Thursday, July 28 as part of the National Urban League Annual Conference, which takes places July 27th - 31st at the Washington Convention Center. The Honorable Rodney Slater, former Cabinet Secretary and Partner, Patton Boggs will preside.

The Black Male Commission is charged with exploring and formulating concrete recommendations and solutions to address the alarming inequities, disparities and social trends disproportionately affecting Black males. It was also created to influence policies, practices and programs aimed at ensuring Black males are empowered, prepared and equip to participate in the social, political and economic mainstream of America. The Town Hall meeting is a part of the National Urban League's commitment to establish a Commission on the Black Male: Renewal, Revival, and Resurrection.

The Town Hall meetings are typically held at a major university, college or a mega-church in an urban center design to address the local and national needs of Black men in America. In the past year the National Urban League has hosted town hall meetings or planning sessions on the campus of Morehouse College (Atlanta), COBO Hall (Detroit), the Shelby County Department of Corrections (Memphis) and Washington, D.C.

Highlights of the 2005 conference include a wellness walk, empowerment exhibits, strategic vision sessions and activities targeted to young professionals between the ages of 21 to 40 as part of a special agenda called the Influencer Summit, designed to recognize and empower the emerging leaders of the future.

In addition, strategic forums will address diversity, closing the achievement gap, sports panels, international affairs, small business development, health roundtable, community policing, civil rights and civic engagement, homeownership, franchise ownership, education and black mayors.

Admission to the Empowerment Exhibits Zones is free. The empowerment exhibits zones will feature an employment, health, technology, homeownership and fun zones. This year's employment zone will feature the participation of more than 100 Fortune 500 and high-tech companies, as well as non-profit and government agencies with both local and national job opportunities. Job seekers can have face-to-face discussions and interviews with recruiters.

More information about the National Urban League's 2005 Annual Conference registration, exhibitor or sponsorship opportunities is available on the League's website at http://www.nul.org or by calling (800-263-9926).

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National Urban League (http://www.nul.org) Established in 1910, The Urban League is the nation's oldest and largest community-based movement devoted to empowering African Americans to enter the economic and social mainstream. Today, the National Urban League, headquartered in New York City, spearheads the non- partisan efforts of its local affiliates. There are over 100 local affiliates of the National Urban League located in 35 states and the District of Columbia providing direct services to more than 2 million people nationwide through programs, advocacy and research.

Contact: Ricky Clemons of the National Urban League, 212-558-5371 or rclemons@nul.org

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After more than 8 years of weekly broadcasting nationwide on the Public Radio Satellite, Women In Music with Laney Goodman is now podcasting at www.podgrrls.net.

(PRWEB) July 20, 2005 -- Founded in 1996, Women In Music started broadcasting on a handful of public radio stations, and support has been growing ever since. This weekly, one-hour show features excellent music from female musicians and women-fronted bands from many genres.

From folk to jazz, singer/songwriters to blues, alternative to acoustic, Americana roots to world beat, Women In Music has something for everyone. Now heard on more than 88 markets, nationwide, Women In Music has built a loyal listenership through the United States, as well as abroad.

Host Laney Goodman has been honing her unique mix for over 18 years as a radio host and producer, and half the artists she plays each week on Women In Music are independent or unsigned. But all the musicians she plays are accomplished and talented -- and rarely heard anywhere else on-air.

Women In Music has been at the leading edge of the music scene from the start; it was one of the first shows picked up by Audionet.com (later Broadcast.com, which was acquired by Yahoo) and broadcast to an international audience online. Now Women In Music is continuing the tradition of joining emerging technologies with emerging new artists, through podcasting each week's show.

Listeners can download the show at http://www.podgrrls.net to play on their computers or on their MP3 players, like the Apple iPod. Listeners can also subscribe to RSS feeds, which tell them about upcoming shows. Each week, a 15-minute preview MP3 of the upcoming show will be available to feed subscribers, and for the month of July, one-hour shows are available for download free of charge.

Starting in August, full-length shows of Women In Music will be available to subscribers for $1.50 each. This nominal fee helps offset hosting and production costs, and it helps Women In Music make cutting-edge indie music available to a worldwide audience, in an engaging mix as only Laney Goodman can create. 15-minute show previews will continue to be free of charge, and weekly updates will be available.

Listeners can contact the host at e-mail protected from spam bots for more information, or visit http://www.podgrrls.net to find out more about Women In Music with Laney Goodman.

CONTACT INFORMATION
Kay Stoner
Women In Music with Laney Goodman
http://www.podgrrls.net/
617-816-1382

Also Releases 'Ciara-Goodies: The Videos & More' DVD July 12 and Her Next Single 'And I' August 8

NEW YORK, July 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Ciara's debut album Goodies, certified DOUBLE PLATINUM by RIAA, features 3 successful singles: "Goodies" featuring Petey Pablo (which spent 7 consecutive weeks at #1 on Billboard's Hot 100 charts), "1, 2 Step" which features Missy Elliott and equally proved to be a hit as well previously holding the #1 on the Pop 100 Billboard Charts, # 2 Billboard's Hot 100 and # 4 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop chart and the hot current single "Oh" features rapper Ludacris. It is currently # 10 on the Top 40 Rhythm charts and # 15 on the R&B Mainstream chart. The video is still in heavy rotation on BET and MTV. Her fourth single "And I" is produced by Adonis and will impact radio early August.

With this success, Ciara has just released her first DVD, "Ciara-Goodies: The Videos & More DVD. The performance DVD shows "Behind the Scenes" and "Making Of" footage of her three videos as well as her Soul Train Awards Performance rehearsal at this year's show in which she won Entertainer of the Year (Female). Just coming off the heels of winning two awards at this year's BET Awards in June for Best Collaboration (for 1, 2 Step with Missy Elliot) and BET.com's Viewers Choice, and being nominated for seven Teen Choice Awards including Best Female Artist and Best R&B Artist, she readies herself to go on tour on some dates with 50 Cent.

Catch her in a City Near You:

Date: City: Venue

August 15 Cleveland, OH Gund Arena
August 16 Pittsburgh, PA Post Gazette Pavilion
August 17 Virginia Beach, VA Verizon Wireless Center
August 19 Wantaugh, NY Jones Beach Amphitheatre
August 20 Holmdel, NJ PNC Bank Arts Center
August 21 Albany, NY Saratoga Performing Arts Center
August 22 Boston, MA Tweeter Center
August 23 Hartford, CT Meadows Music Center
August 25 Cincinnati, OH Riverbend Music Center
August 26 St. Louis, MO UMB Bank Pavilion

She will also headline two dates as well:

September 2 Jackson, NJ Six Flags Great Adventure
September 3 Mashantucket, CT Foxwoods Resort Casino

Also look out for the New Vibe Magazine cover on stands in September!

For More Information Contact:
Zomba Label Group
Tice Merriweather, 212-824-1707
Ticeman.Merriweather@sonybmg.com

Source: Zomba Label Group

CONTACT: Tice Merriweather, Zomba Label Group, +1-212-824-1707,
Ticeman.Merriweather@sonybmg.com

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

New York, NY. July 19, 2005 -- Singersroom.com was launched, in July 2005, in New York by MusicLife Entertainment Group, with a mission to provide a forum and community for the R&B and urban culture. Singersroom.com is an interactive e-zine which includes candid interviews, music, videos, fashion trends, technology reviews, and business & educational tips on a wide array of topics.

Singersroom.com is dedicated to offering support and assistance to unsigned/signed artists, songwriters and music lovers everywhere. The e-zine will cover the lifestyle aspects of these targeted music artists, educating and providing subscribers with critical news and information to improve their perception and desire of artist.

Singersroom.com serves as a Web Lounge to a growing music community.

Singersroom.com continues to draw more and more devoted fans validating the fact that R&B and urban culture fans are both technically savvy and looking for viable means to access the latest timely information. Using the technologies now available, Singersroom.com offers three interactive features, which are streaming video interviews with artists, streaming audio and streaming music videos. The visitors and subscribers can communicate with the artist through message forums, audio and video voter ratings, and in the future various offline events.

Singersroom is about letting the music speak for itself, and letting the artist speak directly to their fans. Stated by its founders, "We remain committed to the independent musician and will continue to bring you the future of music".

Singersroom.com is published by MusicLife Entertainment Group. MusicLife was founded on a single premise: creating products and services that will entertain the lives of all tastemakers and trendsetters. MusicLife is a multimedia and entertainment company which operates in three divisions: Marketing, Music Production, and Media.

For more information, questions or comments please contact:

Adeniyi Omisore
President/Editor-in-Chief
Singersroom.com
www.singersroom.com
(917) 232-2631
adeniyi.omisore@musiclifeent.com

Grammy Award Winning Rap Artist Nelly Becomes Latest Icon to Join Brand to Create New Excitement in The World of Sports and Music

CANTON, Mass., July 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Three-time Grammy Award winner, Nelly and Reebok today announce a long-term partnership that includes a signature collection of athletic footwear, apparel and accessories. The initial launch of the collection will be in holiday 2005 in select boutiques and athletic specialty retailers with an expanded distribution in 2006. The collection will