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dead prez's M-1 To Release Solo Album Confidential on KOCH Records and Sotti Records

(February 16, 2006 - Brooklyn, NY) dead prez partner M-1 will release his debut solo album entitled Confidential on March 21st on KOCH Records and Sotti Records. The album features appearances from artists Styles P, Q-Tip, K'naan and Cassandra Wilson.

M-1, who makes up half of the highly respected hip-hop group dead prez, is excited about his solo release. He wants to make clear that he's not leaving dead prez but that this album represents a new platform, making it appealing to current dead prez fans and new M-1 fans. Confidential showcases another dimension of M-1's ingenuity and talent while encompassing the same empowering culture fans have come to know and respect. "Confidential is the next chapter in the dead prez book," explains M-1.

The track listing consists of:
1. One side (The Anthem)
2. Early (feat. Sticman)
3. Land, Bread & Housing (feat. My Momma' & Re')
4. For You (feat. Scrap Daddy)
5. Confidential (feat. Re')
6. Love You Can't Borrow (feat. Q-Tip & Cassandra Wilson)
7. 5 Elements
8. Gunslinger
9. Comrade's Call (feat. Styles P & Bazaar Royale)
10. Don't Put Down Your Flag (feat. Young Dre')
11. The Beat (feat. Bang Double)
12. Been Through (feat. Re')
13. 'Til We Get There (feat. K'Naan & Story James)
14. Too Smart

M-1's MySpace page is: http://www.myspace.com/m1rbg
M-1's video for "Till We Get There" feat. K'naan:
Windows Media
high: http://www.audibletreats.com/download/M-1/M-1_Till_We_Get_There_high.wvx
low: http://www.audibletreats.com/download/M-1/M-1_Till_We_Get_There_low.wvx

Real Player
high: http://www.audibletreats.com/download/M-1/M-1_Till_We_Get_There_high.smi
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For more information and interviews with M-1 please contact Audible Treats: Michelle Mayumi McDevitt @ 718.768.7275 or email michelle@audibletreats.com.

Veteran Radio Personality and One of Hip-Hop's Most Influential Voices Joins the Elemental Staff; Will Contribute Monthly "Halftime Highlights" Recommended Listening Column

Brooklyn, NY (February 17, 2006) Elemental Magazine, the hip-hop industry's foremost urban lifestyle monthly, has recruited DJ Eclipse for a monthly record review column. Beginning with Issue 75 (March; Mobb Deep cover) "DJ Eclipse's Halftime Highlights" will feature choice 12-inch singles and album cuts hand-selected by the omnipresent hip-hop veteran.

Eclipse feels his column will be a refreshing break from the hype-over-substance world of hip-hop that is pervasive these days. He explains, "The game is so divided right now that there needs to be some sort of balance restored. If records are good then they're good, period. My column will show what's really hot from both the major's and the indies. Music shouldn't be judged by the amount of units its sold but rather the impression that it leaves on you after listening to it. I've always stood behind the music I believe in. I think Elemental does the same with their magazine, which makes this the perfect combination."

DJ Eclipse of Non Phixion is co-founder and co-host of "The Halftime Show" on New York City's WNYU 89.1-FM (Wednesday nights, 10:30 p.m.-1:00 a.m.). He also manages Fat Beats' New York store, handles daily operation of independent rap label Uncle Howie Records and is a member of the legendary Rock Steady Crew.

Elemental Magazine is published monthly by Elemental Publishing, Inc., a subsidiary of nothing and answering to nobodyexcept Freddie Foxxx.
www.elementalmag.com
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Digital photos and bio available at http://www.audibletreats.com/download/Elemental
For more info contact:
Michelle McDevitt Audible Treats, Ltd 718.768.7275 michelle@audibletreats.com

In an industry saturated with booty-shaking females and dudes oozing with street credibility, they say only the realest remain. Enter Mystik; 5"1, white female Philly-bred MC releasing her much anticipated CD "Unknown Celebrity."

Downingtown, PA (PRWEB) February 17, 2006 -- Mystik just released her latest creation Unknown Celebrity. This 22 track CD has something for everybody. You got the club bangers and you got the Down South joints. Shes got drops from everybody from MC Lyte, DJ Doc B & DJ FLOW(Power 99), Mossburg of the INC to Dave Park of Sony Music.

Mystik recently performed in January in San Antonio for a MLK Hip Hop Summit. Slim Thug also appeared at this event. She was recently added to the play list of http://www.stadiummusic.net, Australias #1 internet radio station. She is working on a drop for a hip hop station in Miami. This past December, Mystik filmed a 5 episode pilot for a reality show on VH-1. MC Serch, Prince Paul and Jim Jones from the DipSet all participated in the taping.

Armed with the audacity of a gangster, the flow of a veteran, and the style to make even the most skeptical take a second look, she is definitely turning heads for all the right reasons. Raised in the streets of Coatesville, PA, a city of the greater Philadelphia area, she was of course no stranger to the crime wave. As an early teen she refused to run the scene with the local kids, and looked to music as an outlet in her troubling life. Mystik discovered hip hop for the first time at the age 16 then, she couldnt comprehend the power it had over her. Armed with a tape deck and a small microphone, she started perfecting her craft over the radio and tapes her friends would bring over. Four years later, Mystik is now a respected member of the female mc community and the rap game in general. Blazing mix tapes, rocking shows, and representing for all females, large and small. Demanding respect with her raw, gritty style, she shows that its time to let a WHITE female really show the industry what time it is.

They say its a mans world, but it's definitely under Mystiks supervision. Check her out on MYSPACE at http://www.MYSPACE.com/mystikmusic. Listen to Dear jay which is attached. She wrote this track for Jay-Z to hear, so that he knows she is READY!

For more information on Mystik or to schedule an interview please contact Robert Williams of T-Marquise Entertainment (www.tmarquise.com) at 609-576-2705.

First-Ever NBA "Rap Battle" Highlights H3Enterprises All Star Presentation

NEW YORK, Feb. 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- H3Enterprises, Inc. has become a leading participant in this year's NBA All Star Weekend festivities beginning today in Houston with its first-annual "NBA Rap Battle". H3 will be offering cash and prizes to the winning performers in this highly competitive event that will take place at the National Basketball Players Association "All Star Gala" Saturday night at the Brown Convention Center. The contest will be hosted by HTRE co-founder and Clear Channel's Internationally Syndicated #1 Cleveland DJ, "JNiice", and will be judged by the newest member of TeamH3, Hip Hop superstar Juelz Santana.

All NBA players in attendance (both past and present) as well as up-and-coming rappers from NBA player-owned record labels have been invited to compete in this freestyle event. The top finishers will be showcased in a new video display on hiphopsodashop.com as well as a promotional DVD being produced for the SodaShops that will include a "Best of All Star Weekend" feature.

The "Rap Battle" will take place inside H3's HipHopSodaShop booth, complete with a fully mic'd stage, plasma screens, and a surrealistic surround sound system. The HipHopSodaShop booth has been built to replicate many of the other cutting edge technologies that can be experienced in all the SodaShops including HD Hip Hop Videos and Sportscasts, a competitive CyberSports arena, and a merchandising area that will feature free H3 T-Shirt giveaways. The booth will also be utilized to introduce the HipHopSodaShops and H3's Exclusive Area Development Program to the NBPA and its members.

HTRE President Brian "H3" Peters this morning issued the following statement: "Everyone involved with TeamH3 is extremely gratified by the tremendous response our breakthrough businesses continue to receive from the brightest stars of Hip Hop and the NBA. We are all committed to putting our money to work in our own communities, investing in our own culture, and fully capitalizing on the unprecedented financial success and celebrity being experienced by today's Black athletes and entertainers; not just for ourselves, but for the good of the entire hood. We have created the first public company dedicated to the Hip Hop Generation and Community and have given all of our people the opportunity to share in the economic miracle that is Hip Hop (30 years young and more dominant and pervasive than ever). HTRE is about investment, economic empowerment, creating good jobs and equal educational opportunity, and above all else, HTRE is about the power of teamwork. As rumored celebrity signings and franchise acquisitions swirl all around us and meaningful negotiations continue to take place, I will and must only make factual announcements as events warrant and deals are officially completed. Right now all I can say is please stay-tuned."

HTRE is the owner, creator, licensor, and franchiser of HipHopSodaShops, H3Raps, H3WhiteTeaBeverages, H3Merchandising, H3CyberSports, H3'sWorldSeries of CyberSports, and HipHopHeaven.

This press release may contain forward-looking information within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 or Section 21E of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934 and is subject to the safe harbor created by these sections. Certain information included herein may contain statements that are forward-looking, such as statements relating to plans for future expansion and other business development activities. Such forward-looking information is subject to changes and variations which are not reasonably predictable and which could significantly affect future results.

Contact: 877-H3-HIPHOP and ask for Public Relations http://www.hiphopsodashop.com/

Source: H3Enterprises, Inc.

CONTACT: Public Relations for H3Enterprises, Inc., 1-877-H3-HIPHOP

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

New York, NY (February 16, 2006) MySpace.com has generated an unrivaledpopularity amongst celebrities in recent months - especially the hip-hop community! Everyone from Kanye West to Common to Mary J. Blige to beat maestros like the infamous Dame Greaseare members. In an unprecedented move,Harlem'shome bredPlatinum Producer Dame Grease hasposted a $20,000 beat for FREE.

Dame Grease, known for hisground breakingproduction on DMX's first album It's Dark and Hell Is Hot and super hit single"Get At Me Dog," decided to join MySpace.com and post a free down loadable beat for all the hip-hop fans and aspiring artists who don't have the budget to solicit aseasoned and successfulproducer like Grease.
"I remember how hard it was for me to even get my music heard, and even today you have all these producers competing for that one single. So I decided togive away one of my jewels and see who makes ithot!" Grease explains of thismajor move. Grease also has plans to develop a mix tape fromthe hottest songs he receives. In addition, one lucky artist will get the chance to work besides Dame Greaseon their demo. The beat will be up for one week only, so go get it! www.myspace.com/damegrease.

for more information contact Cynamin Jones - Vacant Lot Records: email: greasebeats@gmail.com

Tickets Available Now for 2006 Honda Civic Tour with Headliners The Black Eyed Peas

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- The Black Eyed Peas "pimped out" Honda Civic Hybrid made its public debut co-starring along side the band and rival Skunk2 06' Civic Si in their latest video "Pump It" -- An action packed video with high energy dance battles. The one-of-a-kind Honda Civic Hybrid was "hooked up" by the band with customized designs and individual autographs. Fans can enter to win the Honda Civic Hybrid by logging on to www.hondacivictour.com.

The newly designed Honda Civic Tour website not only gives fans a chance register to win the now famous customized Hybrid but allows fans to receive up-to-the minute tour news as well plenty of exclusive interview clips from The Black Eyed Peas. The car featured in the video will be showcased at each venue along the tour where an electronic kiosk will be set up for on-site registration.

The Black Eyed Peas kick off the Honda Civic Tour on March 23rd at the Save Mart Center in Fresno, California. Newly added to the roster of opening acts is the up-and-coming hip-hop/rock band, Flipsyde along with previously announced Pussycat Dolls.

Tickets for the 2006 Honda Civic Tour go on sale President's Day weekend (February 17-20), check local listings for more information.

Special features of this uniquely designed car, as seen in the video, include; custom metallic paint designs, The Black Eyed Peas logo embellishing the rear passenger doors, headrests and floormats, the bands autographs, custom embroidered leather interior, an Alpine Electronics state-of-the art mobile multimedia system, XM Satellite Radio, Konig racing rims, Dunlop sport tires, Sprint Performance Suspension, Borla Polished Exhaust Tip and a special Honda Civic Tour Black Eyed Peas PA system.

Honda began operations in the U.S. in 1959 with the establishment of American Honda Motor Co., Inc., Honda's first overseas subsidiary. Honda now employs more than 30,000 associates in North America. Honda currently has 12 manufacturing plants in North America, producing automobiles, light trucks, motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles, personal watercraft, engines, transmissions and other components. Nearly 8 of 10 Honda and Acura cars and light trucks sold in America are assembled in North America as well. Many of these products are now designed and developed at one of Honda's U.S. R&D centers. Honda annually purchases more than $12 billion in parts and materials from suppliers in North America.

Produced by ignition, Inc., the Honda Civic Tour now in its 6th consecutive year brings innovation and environmental consciousness to the masses by combining the hottest in automotive technology with the hottest in music. The Honda Civic was recently recognized as the prestigious 2006 Motor Trend Car of the Year. Honda is also proudly introducing an impressive new Civic Hybrid for 2006 that is more than a redesign; it's a reinvention.

Source: Honda Civic

CONTACT: Fran Curtis, +1-212-445-8423, or fcurtis@rogersandcowan.com, or
Jason Padgitt, +1-310-854-8140, or jpadgitt@rogersandcowan.com, or Heather
Lewandoski, +1-310-854-8147, or hlewandoski@rogersandcowan.com, all of ROGERS
& COWAN for Honda Civic Tour; or Hillary Siskind of The Black Eyed Peas,
+1-212-841-8055, or Hillary.Siskind@umusic.com

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

New website offers critiques and contests for music lovers everywhere

MALVERNE, NY (PRWEB) February 17, 2006 -- The creators of TheCelebrityCafe.com proudly announce the introduction of the new PlatterPicks.com. This site offers simple reviews of CDs covering a variety of genres. It is a comprehensive collection, covering everything from A Capella to Punk and just about everything in between. Visitors to PlatterPicks.com can also partake in an assortment of industry-related contests.

Dominick Miserandino, creator of the site explains, "From the perspective of a devoted music fan, I recognized the need for a website dedicated to a single purpose to offer knowledgeable reviews. We've stripped way all of the unnecessary extras that normally clutter music-oriented websites and provide the information that hard-core fans truly want, which is honest and educated CD critiques. By organizing albums into forty-five specific categories, guests will find the site easy to navigate as well. And we are always on the prowl to discover new talent to review."

The staff of parent site TheCelebrityCafe.com writes all of the reviews. Currently, PlatterPicks.com impressively boasts more than 1,600 reviews that can be viewed alphabetically or by genre. Categories include mainstream, such as Alternative, Adult Contemporary, Country, Pop, Rock and Rap or more obscure varieties such as Bluegrass, Folk, and Americana.

Contest participants can enter to win a Sony PSP, a pack of sixty CDs, a Barbra Streisand DVD set, or a Loggins/Messina Autographed Poster.

For more information, visit http://www.PlatterPicks.com

PlatterPicks.com is owned and operated from the same founding team as TheCelebrityCafe.com. PlatterPicks.com was developed in 2005 to provide album reviews of all genres and entertainment-based contests. Categories ran the gamut of Pop, Rock, Acoustic Rock, Classical, Children, Reggae, Hip Hop and World. Reviews come from the dedicated staff of TheCelebrityCafe.com.

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Dominick Miserandino
PlatterPicks.com
516-812-8611

Jungle Software (http://www.junglesoftware.com) and Shrivastava Media Group (http://www.thesmediagroup.com) announced an exclusive partnership today to provide Gorilla 3.0 production software for contestants on the reality show Above The Line: The Search For Americas Next Music Video Director (http://www.nextmvdirector.com).

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) February 17, 2006 -- Jungle Software (http://www.junglesoftware.com) and Shrivastava Media Group (http://www.thesmediagroup.com) announced an exclusive partnership today to provide Gorilla 3.0 production software for contestants on the reality show Above The Line: The Search For Americas Next Music Video Director (http://www.nextmvdirector.com).

Above The Line features two teams of seven potential directors pitted against each other in a series of production related challenges for the ultimate prize of shooting a high-budget music video for a major artist and signing a year-long director representation contract with a well-known music video production company. Each episode will focus around the teams attempting to shoot a music video for an emerging artist on a $30,000 budget. Gorilla 3.0 will be the program the contestants use to plan their production schedules, production budgets, and organize their locations, cast and crew.

A trial download of the Gorilla software is available at http://www.junglesoftware.com. Above The Line is scheduled to start shooting in Los Angeles at the end of May 2006. Contestant submission details can be found at http://www.nextmvdirector.com.

About Above The Line:
Above The Line is a production of the Shrivastava Media Group and MediaVision International (http://www.mediavision.tv). The show is being executive produced by Mark Hason, former Senior Director for Clive Davis at Arista, video commissioner at Tommy Boy Music and current President of MediaVision International; Danny Wright, former Director of Artist Development for Arista Records, head of video promotion for Universal Records and current Partner, GM of MediaVision International; Preeti Shrivastava, former music video director and current President of Shrivastava Media Group. Above the Line is also being produced in collaboration with the Music Video Production Association (http://www.mvpa.com).

About Gorilla 3.0:
Gorilla 3.0 is a product of Studio City, California-based Jungle Software. Features of the program include the ability to import screenplay information from Final Draft and Movie Magic Screenwriter as well as the ability to track cast, crew, locations, vendors, rehearsals, budgets, profit sharing, expenses, storyboards, shots, and film festivals. Gorilla is available in three editions: the Pro Edition (retail price $399) which offers unlimited shoot days and budget, the Standard Edition ($299) which can handle up to 48 shoot days and a $625,000 budget, and the Student Edition ($199) which can handle up to 14 shoot days and a $50,000 budget. Gorilla runs on Windows XP and Macintosh OS X.
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Contact:
Jyoti Shrivastava
Shrivastava Media Group
Tel: (310) 980-0723

Contact:
Ethan Markowitz
Jungle Software
Tel: (818) 580-7090

NEW YORK, Feb. 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Flipsyde, the hip-hop/rock aggregation on Cherrytree/Interscope Records, will join The Black Eyed Peas and The Pussycat Dolls to kick off the Honda Civic Tour on March 23rd at the Save Mart Center in Fresno, California. This will be Flipsyde's first ever US tour in support of their debut album, We the People, hailed by the Washington Post as the "best hip-hop album of 2005."

Flipsyde's infectious single, "Someday," was tapped as the theme song to the Winter Olympics. The correlating TV spot, featuring the band & numerous athletes, is getting substantial airplay on NBC, while receiving the majority of viewers' votes on Fuse's Oven Fresh & is featured on ITUNES, as a free download, for the month of February. The band has also appeared on The Tonight Show, Late Night With Conan O'Brien & Soul Train.

Tickets go on sale President's Day weekend (February 17-20), check local listings for more information.

Past headlining artists on the Honda Civic Tour include top acts: Blink-182, Everclear, Incubus, Good Charlotte, New Found Glory, Dashboard Confessional and most recently Maroon5.

The Honda Civic Tour is scheduled to visit the following cities (dates and venues subject to change):

DATE VENUE CITY
March 23 Save Mart Center Fresno, CA
March 24 Arco Arena Sacramento, CA
March 25 Reno Events Center Reno, NV
March 26 Bayside Concerts San Diego, CA
March 28 Gibson Amphitheater Los Angeles, CA
March 29 Gibson Amphitheater Los Angeles, CA
March 31 Dodge Theater Phoenix, AZ
April 7 Smirnoff Amphitheater Dallas, TX
April 8 Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion Houston, TX
April 9 Verizon Wireless Amphitheater San Antonio, TX
April 11 USF SunDome Tampa, FL
April 13 Bank Atlantic Center Sunrise, FL
April 14 UofF O'Connell Center Gainesville, FL
April 15 Chastain Park Amphitheater Atlanta, GA
April 18 Booth Amph @ Regency Park Cary, NC
April 21 Theater @ Madison Square Garden New York, NY
April 22 Merriweather Post Pavilion Columbia, MD
April 23 Tweeter Waterfront Camden, NJ
April 25 Mullins Center @ UMASS Amherst, MA
April 26 Sacred Heart Univ/Wm. Pitt Center Fairfield, CT
April 28 Turning Stone Casino Verona, NY
April 29 Agganis Arena Boston, MA
April 30 Bryce Theater @ Bryce Jordan Ctr State College, PA
May 2 Value City Theater Columbus, OH
May 4 Fox Theater Detroit, MI
May 6 Aragon Ballroom Chicago, IL
May 7 Xcel Energy Center St. Paul, MN
May 12 Oakland Arena Oakland, CA
May 14 Theater in the Clouds Portland, OR
May 15 Everett Events Center Everett, WA
May 16 Star Theater @ Spokane Arena Spokane, WA
May 19 Idaho Center Theater Boise, ID
May 20 E Center Ford Theater Salt Lake City, UT
May 21 Universal Lending Pavilion Denver, CO

For more updated information, visit the official 2006 Honda Civic Tour site at http://www.hondacivictour.com/.

For additional information on Flipsyde, visit: www.flipsyde.com

Source: Interscope Records

CONTACT: Fran Curtis, +1-212-445-8423, fcurtis@rogersandcowan.com, or
Jason Padgitt, +1-310-854-8140, jpadgitt@rogersandcowan.com, or Heather
Lewandoski, +1-310-854-8147, hlewandoski@rogersandcowan.com, all of ROGERS &
COWAN, for Honda Civic Tour; or Hillary Siskind, +1-212-841-8055,
Hillary.Siskind@umusic.com, for The Black Eyed Peas; or Tracy Bufferd,
+1-212-777-5110, tracy@tracybufferd.com, for Flipsyde; or Corey Gresen,
+1-310-865-4539, corey.gresen@umusic.com, of The Pussycat Dolls

Web site: http://www.flipsyde.com/
http://www.hondacivictour.com/

Due to a car accident suffered this past weekend in the record setting
blizzard, Red Cafe will be unable to make it to NBA All Star Weekend in
Houston, TX.

Red was released from Long island Hospital early today and we had hoped
that he would attend his All Star Weekend performances but doctors have
advised against that.

Red Cafe would like to thank his fans & colleagues for their concern
and wants everyone to learn from this and to "never drive in the snow
unless it is absolutely necessary."

Red would like to thank all the DJ's from around the country and out of
the USA who have been blasting off his new single: Jeep Shit ft
Fabolous & Paul Wall and promises to keep the joints coming.

BIG DEV
Konkrete Kaos/Shakedown
www.red-cafe.com

Recently F5 Records founder and producer, DJ Crucial found himself in a
sticky situation when two artists he has created beats for in the past
year turned on each other. According to Soundslam.com, "MF Doom, an
underground fan favorite, has gained a cult-like following in recent
years. Born Daniel Dumile, the rapper/producer is now the subject of a
diss track from his former friend and group mate, MF Grimm. ??Grimm
recently recorded the track "Book of Daniel" and made no qualms about
aiming the lyrical content at Doom. The two had been previously
involved in groups such as KMD and Monsta Island Czars, but hatchets
thought to be buried have since resurfaced." The breaking point for MF
Grimm, however, appears to have been a lyric from Doom's most recent
album, The Mouse and the Mask, collaboration with Adult Swim and DJ
Danger Mouse says the Riverfront Times's Ben Westhoff.

Crucial produced the beat for "Book of Daniel" as well as provided Doom
with the remix for "Ghostwhirl", a 12' single that came out in August.
Crucial exclaims, "(Grimm) picked a couple beats from me and we met
back at the studio for the next session. He came back in and said
'Crucial, you're gonna flip when you hear this song' Continuing, DJ
Crucial said, "I didn't even know what it'd be about and then he gets
into the booth and starts ripping it. This is some real stuff." The
producer also adamantly details that he is in no way caught in the
middle of crossfire and had nothing to down with the song's topic or
direction."

Crucial is releasing an album April 4th, entitled 'Test Presses and Dub
Plates'. The project will feature both Grimm and Doom on separate
tracks. For more information contact HYPERLINK
"mailto:Aaron@f5records.com" Aaron@f5records.com

Sources:
HYPERLINK "http://www.f5records.com" www.f5records.com
HYPERLINK "http://www.soundslam.com" www.soundslam.com
HYPERLINK "http://www.riverfronttimes.com" www.riverfronttimes.com

Zenobia Simmons
Zenobs Music Management
400 First St. #1
Jersey City, NJ
07302
646-724-6371

SANTA CRUZ, Calif., Feb. 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Have you ever wanted to legally share your favorite tunes with the world? BlueBeat.com is officially launching Be the DJ(TM), instantly granting members the power and stature of a disc jockey. As DJs, users can add anything to their DJ "Crates": world famous BlueBeat proprietary channels, entire artist collections, favorite albums, and/or even individual songs. The new creations are immediately posted for the growing BlueBeat community to enjoy. Far more than just a top ten list, a DJ Crate is a live streaming channel for everyone to hear.

BlueBeat.com offers a vast catalog of over 500,000 tracks, amassing over 400 theme- and genre-based channels, hand-picked and maintained by dedicated professional DJs and musicians. Artists ranging from Mozart to Mac Dre are just a mouse click away! Since its inception in 2003, users and press alike consistently rave about BlueBeat's highest-fidelity music streaming at 320 kb/s and 160 kb/s. All BlueBeat channels are kept 100% DMCA-compliant by custom technology designed by Media Rights Technologies' founder and CEO Hank Risan for the benefit of both artists and listeners.

Risan explains, "BlueBeat taps into the MySpace and Facebook generation, the most musically sophisticated demographic on the Internet, by providing our users the deepest and most diverse catalog on the planet. It kicks ass and has no equal!"

Be the DJ(TM) has already garnered a cult following on the Internet, and the race for popularity is heating up, as the highest ranked Crates are posted on key BlueBeat pages and occasionally "promoted" to full-fledged Killer Playlists. As such, the new channels hold court with the Internet's best musical creations. With such fierce competition, users are taking their fun seriously at BlueBeat!

What's in your Crate? BlueBeat.com invites everyone with a taste for music to visit www.BlueBeat.com. Sign up today for your free account.

About BlueBeat

BlueBeat, a subsidiary of Media Rights Technologies, supplies over 500,000 tracks of CD-quality music in over 100 genres and 400 channels, covering more than a century of music, and streams secure MP3s at 160kb/s and 320kb/s. BlueBeat delivers content for home entertainment systems and cell phones branded by major consumer electronics and cell phone companies, respectively.

Media Contacts: Quake Cox, BlueBeat.com

831.426.4412, Quake@BlueBeat.com

Source: BlueBeat.com

CONTACT: Quake Cox of BlueBeat.com, +1-831-426-4412 or
Quake@BlueBeat.com

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

- Cars, Prizes, Refreshments, Gaming, Celebrity Sightings -

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Feb. 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Volkswagen of America, Inc. is going all-out to treat the adults in Houston, TX like stars in their own right from Friday, February 17th through Sunday, February 19th. With the creation of the Volkswagen Important People (VWIP) Lounge, the car maker brings its fun and all-inclusive attitude to the city.

For the weekend, athlete & celebrity programs will be coupled with a consumer promotion that will include print and radio advertising, as well as promotional components including prize giveaways, street teams, and the creation of an 8500-square-foot branded lounge, called the VWIP Lounge.

In addition to the consumer promotion, VW will reach out to the celebrities in Houston, and will offer 6 personalities each a chauffer-driven Phaeton or Touareg for their use during the weekend. VW will also provide these vehicles as shuttle service for celebrities to events such as Zo and Magic's 8 Ball Challenge, a charity pool tournament, the Kenny Smith All-Star Party, and the VWIP Viewing & After Party, hosted by hip-hop legend Biz Markie.

VW will also showcase cars modified by Detroit Custom Concepts, a car customization shop owned by Detroit Piston Lindsey Hunter.

The concept behind the VWIP Lounge is to create a daytime destination where anyone can be treated like a star, as a way for Volkswagen to create a one-to-one connection with the African-American target audience.

The VWIP Lounge will be located at Cabo, the Original "Mix-Mex" Grill, a restaurant that has been on the scene in the heart of downtown Houston since 2000. The 8500-square-foot, two-story VWIP lounge will be open to the public from morning to evening, offering a full restaurant menu of food & drinks, games, guest DJs, prize giveaways and celebrity appearances; all at no cost.

The promotion will be supported by print ads in "Rolling Out" magazine, two wrapped shuttle buses in Houston, street teams, wild postings, and a partnership with KBXX-FM, Houston's Hip Hop and R&B radio station. KBXX (97.9, "The Box"), will provide the DJs for the lounge, run ads, offer on-air giveaways, and broadcast a live remote from the lounge on Friday, Feb. 17th. The radio promotion began January 30th and runs through the weekend.

Food and drink in the VWIP Lounge will be ordered directly from Cabo's "Mix-Mex" menu, a fusion of South American, Central American and Southwestern influences. Owned by two long-time Houstonians, Michael and Anthony Roberson, these African-American entrepreneurs started out as servers and bartenders and worked their way up to own one of the most successful restaurants in Houston. Hosting the VWIP lounge is the latest in their long string of accomplishments.

Throughout the day, the VWIPs will have the chance to win tickets to the hottest private parties & events happening around Houston. The VWIP Lounge will be a daily destination for the many stars of screen, sound, and sport that will be in town that weekend.

Entry into the VWIP lounge is reserved for those people over the age of 21 who test drive one of the 10-15 new VW vehicles on site. The new 2006 GTI, having just arrived in the US one week prior, will be ready to run through its paces on the city-block-big, custom-designed closed course, as will 2006 Jetta, Passat, and Touareg models. Any current VW owner merely has to show his or her car key to gain immediate entry to the VWIP lounge.

The VWIP lounge will be open from 11am to 6pm on Friday the 17th & Saturday the 18th and from 10am to 5pm on Sunday the 19th. The VWIP Lounge is located at 419 Travis Street, accessible from the Preston Street station on the light rail system.

Founded in 1955, Volkswagen of America, Inc. is headquartered in Auburn Hills, Michigan. It is a subsidiary of Volkswagen AG, headquartered in Wolfsburg, Germany. Volkswagen is one of the world's largest producers of passenger cars and Europe's largest automaker. Volkswagen of America and its affiliates employ approximately 3,000 people in the United States and are responsible for the sale and service of Audi, Bentley, and Volkswagen products through retail networks comprising in total more than 900 independent U.S. dealers.

CONTACT: Stephen Winkler (215) 525-1407

Source: Volkswagen of America, Inc.

CONTACT: Stephen Winkler, +1-215-525-1407, for Volkswagen of America,
Inc.

First "dunk" definition applied to the American English Dictionary since dunk-shot in 1967. Iverson wore the Dunkadelic shoe for Michael Jordans' last NBA game on 4/16/03. Dunkadelic is also listed on sportsdictionary.com

(PRWEB) February 15, 2006 -- Dunkadelic is the fusion of "Basketball and Hip-Hop" inspired by the cultural aesthetics of urban style, fashion, and attitude. The basketball/sport term and its definitions are now in Merriam-Webster On-Line open dictionary. The dunk was banned from college basketball from 1967-76. When the dunk was reinstated back into the game and, along with the NBA/ABA merger. The 30 year evolution of the Dunkadelic term had begun. Dr. J with his R&B soul laid the groundwork for Michael Jordan and, the early years of Hip-Hop that would later give you Allen Iverson and, the present day world of Hip-Hop.

Dunkadelic the term was created in 1997 by Derrick E. Vaughan of Baltimore, Maryland as a brand name for performance athletic apparel. The term was first used as an (adjective) in December 2001 by Tom Kertes of Basketball Digest. He wrote that Adam Hall of the Virginia Cavaliers was a "dunkadelic swingman." The term was later used by Kertes in June 2002 when he wrote for nyknicks.com that Antonio McDyess and Chris Wilcox were both "dunkadelic power forwards." In August 2002 at the annual Rucker Park Entertainer's Tournament in New York he was inspired by the term again and, wrote Golden State Warriors' "dunkadelic" almost-Rookie of the Year guard Jason Richardson was in the house... Teachers, students, sportswriters, and enthusiast from all over the world can now log on to Merriam-Webster.com to view and learn about the Dunkadelic terminology.

Dunkadelic has various term definitions in Merriam-Webster including Dunkadelic League, Dunkadelic King and, Dunkadelic Mega-Star

Dunkadelic hit the big-time in 2003 as the name for a line of basketball sneakers. Dunkadelic was the name of the sneaker that Allen Iverson wore for Michael Jordans' last NBA game in Philadelphia on April 16, 2003. The Greatest player ever was playing the last game of his historical career and, Iverson wore the Dukadelic sneaker not his own signature shoe. Iverson who is the face of "Basketball and Hip-Hop" decided to make history with the term that defined him and his culture.

In May 2003 NBA Street Volume 2 the video computer game was summarized by Todd Zuniga of Tech-TV: It's dunkadelic, it's phat, it's frizzesh. So get on the court already.

Since the "Dunkadelic" shoe of 2003 the term has been used by various sportswriters of magazine and newspapers. NBA Inside Stuff published the Special Collector's Edition "Dunkadelic Issue" for Dec/Jan 2005 with Kobe, LeBron, T-Mac, and Vince Carter on the cover. It was the first and only time all 4 star players were on the same magazine.

USA Today wrote that LeBron and Vince were the "Dunkadelics of the NBA" after their spectacular dunks during the 2005 NBA All-Star game.

ESPN was the first to use the term when showing basketball highlight's of dunks by LeBron, Kobe, and Kevin Garnett in March 2005.

ESPN the Magazine in March 2005 quoted an e-mail statement from Derrick in reference to 'How Hip-Hop Amped Up the NBA' issue. He wrote in (Hip-Hop and Basketball, now that's Dunkadelic)!

In June 2005 Dunkadelic.com released the 1st Annual All-Dunkadelic Team with Vince Carter, LeBron James, Kenyon Martin, Amare Stoudemire, and Dwayne Wade on the first team. It was the first time that an All-Dunk team was assembled.

The 2nd Annual All-Dunkadelic Team will be released the day after the NBA Draft in June 2006.

The NBA All-Star game and Slam Dunk contest will be on showcase this weekend. Which hi-flyin' stars will be the next to carry the title "Dunkadelics of the NBA " for 2006?

In honoring the 5 Greatest dunkers of the Slam Dunk contest Dunkadelic.com has created signature catch phrases for their dunks using the dunkadelic terminology.

Dr. J, 'The Retro Dunkadelic Afro Jam'-1976 (Julius Erving)
Nique, 'The Thrill Dunkadelic Windmill Jam'-1985 (Dominique Wilkins)
MJ,'The Back-In-The-Day Dunkadelic Rock-This-Way Jam'-1987 (Michael Jordan and RUN-DMC)
VC, 'The Flashy Dunkadelic Ill' Nasty Jam'-2000 (Vince Carter)
J-Rich, 'The Crunk Dunkadelic With the Funk Jam'-2003 (Jason Richardson)

Dunkadelic is the evolution of its base name dunk. Its meaning goes beyond a spectacular jam it defines the current time and era of sports and music in American pop culture. Big-time basketball is more than a "Slam Dunk", it's Dunkadelic.

The Dunkadelic definition is also listed on sportsdictionary.com with a perfect 10 rating. Sportsdictionary.com was the first on-line dictionary dedicated to sports terms.

For more information or interview request on the Dunkadelic word history or term/definitions in Merriam-Webster dictionary email Derrick E. Vaughan of Dunkadelic.com.

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Derrick E. Vaughan
DUNKADELIC INC.
http://www.dunkadelic.net/
410-659-0330

NEW YORK, Feb. 16 /PRNewswire/ -- As Black History Month quickly comes and goes, it is necessary not only to pay tribute to the heroes of the past, but also to honor today's role models and the powerful influence they have on the future. In commemoration of this important time of year, Double XXposure and the Jewish Board of Family and Children's Services (JBFCS) is sponsoring its first ever Salute to the Heroes of Hip Hop, a one-day event celebrating those individuals who have made significant contributions to the success of African Americans in the music industry.

This event will expose the talented youth of the Jewish Board of Family and Children's Services to a star-studded team of panelists which include the legendary Big Daddy Kane, the illustrious DJ Premiere, and Power 105.1's extraordinary Ed Lover hosting the festivities. As an additional treat, Teflon (formerly of MOP), up and coming rap artist LA, and Mike Watts, a down-south success story, off the Double XXposure roster will be performing. Several participants will be rewarded with a one-on-one consultation/advisement session with the panelists to provide guidance on how to become an industry leader.

The Jewish Board of Family and Children's Services (JBFCS), one of the nation's largest and most respected nonprofit mental health and social service agencies, has been a trailblazer in treating social problems for more than 110 years.

Double XXposure, the well-renowned publicity and artist management firm, is responsible for creating superstar images for some of the industry's most notable celebrities, the likes of Mary J. Blige, Patra, Shabba Ranks, Changing Faces, Jade, Shai, The Emotions, Laura Branigan, Dru Hill, Father MC, Big Daddy Kane and many, many others. Often revered as the "Charm School" for rappers, teaching their artists the survival techniques of the business is what they are known for.

We are asking the press community to come out and share as we would like to have this event presented on your airwaves or newspaper pages. Transportation will be provided from the Double XXposure office, located at 1 West 34th Street, Suite 201, to Hawthorne, NY and back. Pease RSVP by February 20, 2006.

Source: Double XXposure

CONTACT: Lyn Keller, Publicist, Double XXposure, +1-212-629-9404,
khala123@yahoo.com

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

The art of recording exposed in new book by David John Farinella

NEW YORK, Feb. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- From the Rolling Stones to Solomon Burke, Pink to George Strait, record producers have always played an integral role in the success of an artist.

Producing Hit Records: Secrets From The Studio (Schirmer Trade Books), gives you the scoop on how today's music gets made from the most successful producers in the field. In this fascinating account of how record producers shape the hits and the careers of major artists, author David John Farinella talks to the men and women who've launched a thousand careers and pushed their collaborators to multi-platinum success. The impressive list of producers includes such renowned names as Rick Rubin (Tom Petty, Beastie Boys, Run DMC, Johnny Cash), Tony Brown (Reba McEntire, George Strait, Emmylou Harris), Walter Afanasieff (Celine Dion, Mariah Carey, Josh Groban, Barbara Streisand), Dave Fridmann (The Flaming Lips, Mercury Rev, Sleater-Kinney, Low, Sparklehorse) and Howard Benson (P.O.D., Hoobastank, Papa Roach, My Chemical Romance). Artists who offer their viewpoint as both producers and musicians include Joe Henry, Ben Harper, Rufus Wainwright, David Lowery and Linda Perry. The book brilliantly covers a wide spectrum of musical genres, providing useful studio information suitable for various aesthetic tastes and diverse production styles while exploring the unique chemistry between artist and producer. The book presents a treasure trove of sound practical tips for anyone wanting to produce.

David John Farinella has been writing about the music industry since 1990, which has allowed him to encounter some of today's best-known singers, songwriters and producers. His work has appeared in Billboard, Mix, Alternative Press, Performing Songwriter, the San Francisco Chronicle, Rolling Stone and many other well-known publications. He was also associate editor for The Encyclopedia of Record Producers.

For more information on the book and David John Farinella visit http://www.producinghitrecords.com/

Published by Schirmer Trade Books,

An imprint of The Music Sales Group ISBN 0.8256.7299.6 $17.95 Paperback April 2006

Source: Schirmer Trade Books

CONTACT: Alison Wofford for Schirmer Trade Books, +1-212-254-2100 ext.
131, alison.wofford@musicsales.com

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

PHILADELPHIA, PA -- (Market Wire - Feb 16, 2006) -- RMD Entertainment Group (OTC: RMDG) proudly announced today that they have signed a distribution letter of intent with Southern California-based broadband network solutions company and internet service provider eWAN1.

Recently, eWAN1 released its plans and timetables for competing in the global entertainment and content delivery business. With key acquisitions like the 52-year-old cable broadcaster ClearWave Communications, eWAN1 has set its sights on competing with veteran cable operators like Comcast, Time Warner and Cablevision Systems Corporation, to name a few. With their recent content acquisitions and superior technology, eWAN1 has amassed the tools necessary to deliver up to 175 channels of cable television programming to any broadband-equipped device. The lineup is slated to include premium channels such as HBO and other movie channels as well as most of the major network affiliates such as NBC, ABC and CBS. The lineup is said to be comprable to other major cable operators' lineups. According to the agreement, RMD will become a worldwide distributor of all eWAN1 network content via cell phones and PDA devices.

With the recent acquisition of MoTV, RMD has the perfect delivery platform for the extensive eWAN1 lineup. RMD CEO Giorgio Costonis offered, "The only thing more exciting than the emergence of the MoTV technology is actually watching the MoTV platform streaming eWAN1 content worldwide. Both eWAN1 and RMD have worked extremely hard to provide the end-user with the best possible viewing experience, the fact that we are able to work together to make that happen makes it that much sweeter. This alignment has just raised the bar in the mobile content community."

Anthony Lucas, CEO of MoTV, offered, "This product is unlike any other on the market. Now people will get real time streaming of their favorite programming without having to access mundane dated downloads that are repackaged poorly. MoTV and eWAN1 will bring what you see live in your living room straight to your mobile handset without limitations."

eWAN1 CEO Bill Kettle added, "We like the agressive approach that RMD and MoTV bring to the table in this venture. Our management was impressed with their plan to exploit this venture on a global scale now and their technology package makes it available to consumers around the world without any hardware or backbone structure requirement. We believe this will be a fruitful deal for both firms which will produce significant revenues through a significant increase in our customer base."

Both companies tentatively scheduleded the product being available for the public by the end of March. In another development, negotitiations are ongoing between the firms for additional original programing to be produced by RMD Entertainment for eWAN1's content catalogue.

About RMD Entertainment Group.

RMD Entertainment (RMD) is a cutting-edge entertainment company with a primary focus on selling hip-hop music internationally. Additionally, the company markets other Hip Hop lifestyle products to its music audience. RMD has a vast worldwide distribution network for its music to be sold to the end consumer in compact disc formats, digital downloads, and personal ring tones for mobile customers. RMD's hip-hop catalogue is exclusively distributed by Bungalo Records in North America, which is exclusively distributed by Universal Music Group while European distribution is handled entirely by the Pickwick Group of London, England. RMD's dance music catalogue is exclusively distributed by Inversus Records of Miami, FL.

Truly a global company with well over 60 years combined experience in the music industry, RMD has had nothing but success on the international level and its staff 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, among others.

About Sciax Technology

Sciax Technology is an emerging company 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 RMD Entertainment Group (www.rmd-entertainment.com) This release contains forward-looking statements with respect to the results of operations and businesses of Sciax Technology Inc., Sciax America Inc., RMD Entertainment Inc. and RMD Entertainment Group., which involve 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.

This release contains forward-looking statements with respect to the results of operations and businesses of Sciax Technology Inc., Sciax America Inc., RMD Entertainment Inc. and Sciax Corp., which involve 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:
Jed Wallace
Publicist
Phone: (310) 234-3200
jwallace@mphpr.com

At the 2006 Concert Industry Consortium / Pollstar Conference and Awards

LAS VEGAS, Feb. 16 /PRNewswire/ -- PassAlong Networks, developer of innovative technologies for digital music, today announced its solution to power The Concert-of-the-Future(TM), the newest component of its p2pREVOLUTION(TM) platform.

Welcome to PassAlong's Concert-of-the-Future -- a WiFi-enabled experience featuring exclusive pre-concert footage, artist interviews, and a digital store for wireless purchases, all accessible before, during and after a concert to any attendee carrying a WiFi-enabled device. PassAlong's technology is available to venues, artists and managers today, seamlessly extending the concert experience while filling downtime with feature-rich content delivered to the most appropriate audience -- an artist's fans.

"We launched p2pREVOLUTION last August as the ultimate platform to combine various media that enrich the artist-to-fan experience," said PassAlong Networks CEO Dave Jaworski. "Our ability to convert today's traditional venues into digital entertainment destinations is the culmination of these media, enhancing the true p2p relationship -- the connection between the passionate fan and the performing artist."

PassAlong recently unveiled its ability to control player-to-player digital rights management while empowering users with a legitimate solution for sharing songs and playlists without being bound to a traditional computer. Now this excitement can be tied into the live concert experience, presenting advancement in the flexibility and extensibility of portable media.

The inaugural Concert-of-the-Future featured Platinum-selling country artist Brad Paisley during his Time Well Wasted tour. For his January 22 show in Winnipeg, Manitoba, the MTS Centre was converted into an 802.11 WiFi- enabled arena, allowing for on demand delivery of exclusive, value-added content to any wireless device.

"I've been wondering how long it was going to take for these things that are revolutionizing everything about downloading music and video and everything that is available on the Internet to catch up to the concert world," said Paisley. "To be able to go to a concert now and take something home or to go home and enhance that experience is priceless."

"Converting our arena to be 'Concert-of-the-Future-ready' was easy and took only a few minutes," said MTS Centre Chairman Mark Chipman. "Thanks to PassAlong, we now have the option to work with a touring artist to provide a richer experience for our customers, making the entire evening more memorable and having them look forward to the next event at our venue."

The Concert-of-the-Future follows an earlier move by PassAlong which provided exclusive downloads from former Dire Straits front man Mark Knoplfer's Shangri-La tour, including next day availability of his show from historic Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Tenn. Additionally, PassAlong offers customizable versions of its OnTour(TM) application, a free software download that notifies end-consumers to when their favorite artists will appear in their town, prompting users with a variety of ticket providers from which to purchase tickets to attend shows of interest. The convergence of these technologies solidifies PassAlong's p2pREVOLUTION platform as the engine to power the Concert-of-the-Future, from notification of the event to exclusive content from the event.

About PassAlong Networks

PassAlong Networks provides solutions that revolutionize the way people experience digital entertainment. Its B2B2C technology platform -- p2pREVOLUTION(TM) -- includes a suite of private-label applications that enable clients to offer their customers a unique digital media experience. All PassAlong powered digital music stores provide the end-consumer with 1.6 million licensed songs, more than 1.25 million available songs, and the industry standard Passing-and-Points(TM) program. p2pREVOLUTION offers interoperability through FREEDOM(TM) which provides cross-platform, multi-format security, rights protection, and media empowerment for both content creators and content users. PassAlong's Concert-of-the-Future(TM) initiative extends the live experience beyond traditional limits, empowering fans with detailed, accurate and relevant concert notifications through OnTour(TM) and empowering venues and artists to offer exclusive, wirelessly-delivered content before, during and after an event. Founded in 2002, PassAlong Networks is privately held and based in Franklin, Tenn. For more information visit http://www.passalongnetworks.com/.

Source: PassAlong Networks

CONTACT: David Wright of PassAlong Networks, +1-615-425-5898,
dwright@passalongnetworks.com

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

Music producer and entrepreneur OD Hunte has released a new instantly downloadable PDF reference eBook for aspiring Hip Hop Producers which reveals proven strategies for generating income from your music.

London,UK (PRWEB) February 16, 2006 -- Music producer and entrepreneur OD Hunte has released a new instantly downloadable PDF reference eBook for aspiring Hip Hop Producers which reveals proven strategies for generating income from your music.

Topics contained in the 25-page reference book include: Where To Get All The Contacts You Need, How To Make Real Money From Production, How To Get Your Music Into Film and TV Shows, How To Get Your Music Into Games and All The Music Conferences You Should Know About. In addition, the eBook suggests the best recording and production schools and magazines tailored for producers education, awareness and inspiration.

In effect Ive created a virtual starters kit based on over 10 years of experience as a producer/writer. I wish Id had this guide when I started out. It would have saved me a lot of time and effort and boosted my earnings states OD Hunte. Obviously we all want to get on a 50 Cent or Jay-Z record but for a lot of producers that will never happen. However, there are other ways you can make a decent living he continues.

Presenting How To Become A Hip Hop Producer ( PDF eBook) by OD Hunte in a PDF format allows for another unique feature and benefit, namely the inclusion of Google OneClick search technology enabling online readers to perform Google searches on specific topics that OD Hunte has predefined. This technology allows for the most up to date search results as opposed to a static link which could go dead at any time. Ive never seen this before so I am excited to offer this feature to further enhance my eBook concludes OD Hunte.

OD Hunte has recently placed his production Crook Dancin by US rapper Slic One in the EA Sports Game Fight Night Round 3 and has his music running in hundreds of TV and film shows including Ride With Funkmaster Flex, The Osbournes, Dirty Pretty Things, Knock First, Las Vegas (New), Constant Craving, Night and Day, Africa Within, Resurrection Boulevard, Girlfriends, Switched!, Hollyoaks, Bargain Hunt, Sausage Factory, Black Like Beckham, Child Of Our Time, Four Fathers, Miss Universe Pageant 2002, Everything Must Go, Futbol Mundial, Trefor Only, Velvet Soup, Si J Etais and Garden Makers.

ODs discography also includes productions, remixes and mixes for many major labels such as SonyBMG and Warners Music, the most recent being Leela Jamess Music (OD Hunte Remix) and Ellie Lawsons The Philosophy Tree album (Barnes and Noble).

How To Become A Hip Hop Producer (eBook) by OD Hunte is priced at $14.99 and is available as an instant download from http://www.musicedocs.com

For interviews or more production information contact OD Hunte via his website http://www.odhunte.com

ABOUT OD HUNTE

OD Hunte runs Treasure Hunte Productions which specializes in Hip Hop and RnB production, writing, remixing and mixing. OD is currently providing tracks for TV and film through MTV, ESPN, Fuel TV and many other international brand networks.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

OD HUNTE
Treasure Hunte Productions
London, UK
Tel: +44 (0) 7774 265 211

www.musicedocs.com
www.odhunte.com

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OD Hunte
musicedocs.com
440777426521

Hip Hop lyricist, Mr. Dead, hailing from the Cypress Hills projects of East New York, Brooklyn returns with Metabolic Vol. 3 - Dynamic Tension on Raptivism Records February 21st.

(PRWEB) February 16, 2006 -- Hip Hop lyricist, Mr. Dead, hailing from the Cypress Hills projects of East New York, Brooklyn returns with Metabolic Vol. 3 - Dynamic Tension. This album which will be released February 21st on Raptivism Records is the third installment following, Metabolics The M-Virus and Metabolics Vol. 2- Dawn of the Dead.

Mr. Dead, a disciple of Prince Paul knows theres more to life than the average and his continued diversity in hip hop is the perfect example of him going above the threshold. He is fresh off the 2005 release The Art of Picking Up Women as a member of The Dix a fictional r&b group whose other members where Prince Paul and Mr. Len.

Mr. Dead is currently in Europe on the Gold Dust Tour (February 6th 19th) as a special guest of Prince Paul and can also be seen in the new Jean Grae music video The Jam where he plays the hysterical Creeqo Valencio, a character he first introduced in The Diary of Prince Paul.

MV3 is classic Mr. Dead with production by Prince Paul, Mr. Len, DJ 3D and Mr. Dead himself. With tracks like Return of the Pimp Daddy Shrimp, Rhyme & Punishment and Dynamic Tension youll definitely get the full effect of Mr. Deads diverse talents as a lyricist, comedian, writer, producer and more.

Track Listing for MV3 Dynamic Tension:

1. Not 2 Be Fucked Wit!
2. Rhyme and Punishment
3. Return of the Pimp Daddy Shrimp
4. Tyme Bandits
5. More Good Shit
6. Dynamic Tension
7. Burial Ground
8. Hostyle Takeover
9. Love Ones Self
10. Whats 4 Lunch
11. Shallow Grave
12. You Dont Wanna!
13. Sweet Lady
14. Lessons in Life
15. Dope Fiend
16. Huggin Tha Block
17. Standing Upright
18. Deadworld Productionz
19. That Sounds Personal

To view Jean Graes The Jam starring Mr. Dead as Creeqo Valencio visit: http://www.okayplayer.com/jeangrae/thejam

For interviews, promotional materials and press information contact: Rain Dazed Entertainment

Mr. Dead Bio

Hailing from the Cypress Hills projects of East New York, Brooklyn, Mr. Dead knows all too well about the real life trials and tribulations that life can deliver in the ghetto from the never ending drug game to everyday gunplay to chickenhead hos and our reckless lost teens. He also knows theres more to life than Thug Life. As a result his debut album Metabolics- The M-virus proved to be a refreshing change from the regular rap fare that clogs the charts these days.

That album some of the most prolific producers to come together for the ultimate adventure including Prince Paul, Scotty Hard and Bimos. Dead displayed his dizzying verbal dexterity (Create & Define), his acute sense of humor (Stiff Soul Train) and his ability to get low down and dirty(The M-Virus) He even showed his production skills (Tearz of a Clown).

The second time out the gate Dead continued to deliver the goods with the second installment titled Metabolics Vol. II Dawn of The Dead Along with the same tightknit production family including some new blood such as M. Sayyid of Anti-Pop and Michael Woodruff.

Dead makes sure each track has as much damage to your mindstate as the next (Lungevity). Prince Paul comes to the table with a rendition of a classic old school jump-off (Dawn of the Dead). The cerebral damage continues with (Spit Sumthin) warning corn ball MCs of their evident demise (End of Days). Dead brings a dark yet refreshing approach to the hip-hop genre.

When Dead isnt spitting or producing tracks he is a the helm creating special effects make-up for horror films and music videos. He is currently working on his directorial debut with his own horror film and his imagination with a conceptually tight package of bangin hip-hop, The M-Virus which infected heads worldwide.

Which brings us to now. Dead has revolutionized the genre with Metabolics Vol 3 Dynamic Tension in which he pulls out the barrage of what listeners want. Pure lyrical fire with more dimensions than any lament configuration can configure. This album also recruits some new members to the production situation such as Dummy Smacks owner Mr. Len and DJ 3D and Mr. Dead begins the journey with an intro that we can only hope for in our wildest true hip-hop dreams. What follows is the purest diamonds in the ruff you will ever hear (Rhyme & Punishment). The hilarity continues (Return of the Pimp Daddy Shrimp) and lifes daily struggles (Love Ones Self) and the killer titled track (Dynamic Tension).

This third installment packs more bangers than the lord of war could ever hope for. Its guaranteed to leave you speechless and breathless. Be impressed. Be very impressed.

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RAin
RAin Dazed Entertainment
646-552-7104

Promoting solutions to the decline in African Americans attending church, Kymo Dockett the editor of What's The Word magazine is sponsoring a nationwide campaign, appealing to the hip-hop generation.

Washington, D.C. (PRWEB via PR Web Direct) February 16, 2006 As this country celebrates Black History Month, it is imperative that African Americans take a moment to not only examine the Black community but the condition of the Black church. While America remembers Rosa Parks and Coretta Scott King, it is vital that we never forget the key role played by the Black church in past successes of the Black community.

Many credit Blacks faith in God as the source of support that helped them endure slavery, Jim Crow, discrimination, ten years of the Depression, no representation in government, the Ku Klux Klan, no police protection, and many other problems. This current generation has a different set of values that are often communicated to them via the hip-hop community rather than the church. Because many young African Americans now subscribe to a culture that has pushed God out, many experts are predicting record low numbers in church attendance among the next generation.

Rev. Rivers who serves as Co-Chair of the National Ten Point Leadership Foundation stated that, The church is too disconnected from growing numbers of our youth in general and young urban black males in particular. They exhibit little awareness of how they might collectively reverse the deepening spiritual and cultural decay of our inner-city neighborhoods.

Kymo Dockett the editor of What's The Word magazine is promoting solutions to why the hip-hop generation does not serve God in a new book entitled The Lost Generation. This book examines how the Black church went from one of the most influential institutions within the Black community to an organization that seems to be losing its relevance.

When Dr. Carter Woodson started Black History Month, he not only sought to celebrate the accomplishments of the past, he also wanted African Americans to deal with current struggles. Mr. Docketts book The Lost Generation helps to fulfill Dr. Woodsons vision as he provides practical solutions in dealing with the troubles of the Black church. The Lost Generation e-book is currently on sale for $6.99 and the paperback version can be ordered for $9.99 on wtwmagazine.com or Amazon.com.

Contact: Kymo Dockett
200 Rhode Island Ave. NE, Suite 401
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 635-8222
http://www.wtwmagazine.com

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Kymo Dockett
What's The Word Magazine
http://www.wtwmagazine.com/
202-635-8222

Dancers to Represent Sedgwick & Cedar Clothing Company At MAGIC, Feb. 21-24

PHOENIX, Feb. 15, 2006 (PRIMEZONE) -- DJ Kool Herc, ``The Father of Hip Hop,'' recognized for laying the foundation of the culture at the Sedgwick Avenue & Cedar Park intersection in New York City's Bronx Borough in 1973, has selected Foot Klan Entertainment featuring ``Mr. and Miss Soul Train'' Darryl Khalid and Luciana Bell to represent his clothing company Sedgwick & Cedar as well as the Pioneers of Hip Hop at events across the country and the world, starting with the MAGIC International Fashion Show, Feb. 21-24, 2006.

The group will be at the Sedgwick & Cedar MAGIC booth (ST No. 30618) at the Las Vegas Convention Center, where more than 100,000 attendees from around the world come to see and buy what's new in fashion. Sedgwick & Cedar, The Heritage Brand of Hip Hop, will be launching limited edition Retro T-shirts that combine powerful imagery of the early raw environment where Hip Hop was born, combined with rare images of the Pioneers who paved the way. They will also launch high-end Vintage Track Jackets, Leather Jackets, Varsity Wool Melton Jackets and Retro Hoodys. In addition to the backing of the Founding Pioneers, Sedgwick & Cedar has the exclusive world-wide clothing and footwear rights to Universal Zulu Nation and Wild Style.

``To us, Kool Herc, Afrika Bambaataa and the Zulu Nation represent true Hip Hop, by bringing awareness to what we define as 'Higher Inner Peace Helping Other People,''' Foot Klan' founder, Khalid, said. ``Foot Klan is honored to join with Kool Herc, the Pioneers, and Sedgwick & Cedar, with whom we share the same belief that Hip Hop really is 'come as you are.'''

Ray Riccio, Founder and CEO of Sedgwick & Cedar, adds, ``Our alliance with Foot Klan demonstrates that we are committed to paying respect to the entire Hip Hop culture representing not only the early DJ's, MC's and Graffiti Writers but B-boys and B-girls around the world. DJ Kool Herc actually coined the term B-boy back in 1973. It was important that his clothing company show that he respected the B-boys back then, and he and Sedgwick & Cedar continue to have respect for the movement today and always.''

For more information about Sedgwick & Cedar, visit http://www.sedgwickandcedar.com.

Foot Klan has been entertaining audiences worldwide for more than 15 years, with members dancing weekly on national television and at concerts, special events, sports venues, trade shows and more. This full-service, international award-winning group includes professional dancers, choreographers, champion martial artists and fitness trainers, college professors, videogame rendering artists, DJ's, actors, models, rappers and singing artists. Foot Klan's Khalid and Bell have studied and perform all the original styles of Hip Hop dance including ``popping,'' ``locking,'' ``break dancing'' and ``House.'' For more information, visit http://www.footklan.com.

Contact:

blue 22 pr
Ken Reinstein
(480) 634-4188
ken@blue22pr.com

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On February 15th at 4 p.m. (7 p.m. EST), pint-sized hip-hop star Lady Sovereign will check into Habbo Hotel (www.habbohotel.com), one of the worlds largest and hottest on-line destinations for teenagers. She will be on hand to chat about her EP Release, Vertically Challenged, released by Chocolate Industries.

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) February 15, 2006 -- On February 15th at 4 p.m. (7 p.m. EST), pint-sized hip-hop star Lady Sovereign will check into Habbo Hotel (www.habbohotel.com), one of the worlds largest and hottest on-line destinations for teenagers. She will be on hand to chat about her EP Release, Vertically Challenged, released by Chocolate Industries.

During the visit, Lady Sovereign using her specially created Habbo character -- will check into Habbo Hotel's Teen People Terrace for her interview, as well as hang out with fans and answer questions about her music style and new CD. The interview will be broadcasted live over Habbos exclusive Internet Radio Stream, dnD Power Hour hosted by Dubya and Dileas (www.dndpowerhour.com).

A product of 90's youth culture, Lady Sovereign began recording rap performances on her home computer at fifteen. Today, her music is the current sound of inner city estates, with obvious influence taken from popular dance movements such as grime, garage and jungle, while also embracing hip hop, R&B, hardcore, country and western. Her Vertically Challenged EP was released last November and featured a remix by the Beastie Boys Adrock. INgrooves (www.ingrooves.com) managed the digital distribution of the album for Chocolate Industries. Lady Sovereign recently signed an deal with Jay Zs Island Def Jam label and will be releasing her next album, Public Warning, this summer.

Teens interested in becoming members of Habbo Hotel and participating in this exciting event should go to www.habbohotel.com and click on the check in button.

Habbo Hotel is a richly colorful, multi-dimensional virtual meeting place and game environment for teens. Users join by creating a fully-customized online character called a Habbo. From there, they can explore many public hang outs, play a variety of games, connect with friends, decorate their own hotel rooms, and have fun through creativity and self expression. Since its launch in 2000 by Sulake, an interactive entertainment company that specializes in developing, publishing and distributing multiplayer online communities and games, Habbo Hotel sites have been introduced in 16 countries, with more than 41 million Habbo characters created and more than 5.4 million unique users each month. The highly-trafficked U.S site, www.habbohotel.com, is visited by over 1.5 million unique users per month who spend on average more than three hours a week on the site (Nielsen Net Ratings).

For More Information Contact:
Kristi Blicharski / aLine media public relations
310-371-8795

Visit the website at www.HabboHotel.com

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Kenn Henman
ALINE MEDIA PUBLIC RELATIONS
310-371-8795

Register Today at www.podcasthotel.com

Meet the people shaping podcasting and its growing importance in the world of digital music and the news media in a setting that is more like a studio than a conference. Podcasters, artists and musicians, digital music executives, mobile technology experts and media will all be there. Performances and live recordings over three nighs by more than ten bands from Seattle, Portland, Or., San Diego, Bend, Or., Los Angeles and Vancouver, BC.

(PRWEB) February 16, 2006 -- After a very successful first event in Portland, Oregon, the Podcast Hotel World Tour makes its second stop in Seattle, Feb. 23-25 with performances and discussions on podcasting, licensing, promotion, distribution and the importance of independent culture.

The show starts Feb. 23 with live performances at the Thinkspot, 11 W. John Street, a loft space near downtown where we will feature musical and video performances from local bands and performers that will be recorded and made available as podcasts on KSSX, a platinum sponsor of the Podcast Hotel. Recordings from the Podcast Hotel will also be distributed on mobilecast, an application from Melodeo that delivers podcasts on your mobile phone. Melodeo is a founding sponsor of the Podcast Hotel. Sponsors also include KEXP, Hotel Max Seattle, IODA, Libsyn, Kliptronic, Rumblefish, Rain City and CD Baby.

Day time sessions run Feb. 24-25 at the Triple Door, 216 Union Street. At the Triple Door, the main stage will be for discussions and the balcony suites will become podcast studios with demonstrations by Melodeo, IODA, Kliptronic and Libsyn. From these suites and throughout the Triple Door, instructors will demonstrate how to make a podcast, video podcast and videoblog. Participants are encouraged to bring their own equipment for the conference so they may be part of the studio and create their own shows.

Our speakers include:

Paul Anthony, who will keynote a session on podcasting and how to compensate artists fairly

Alex Steininger, vice president, marketing, CD Baby

Corey Dennis, Independent Online Digital Alliance and Colin Brumelle, Bryght, who will discuss podcasting and digital music distribution

Craig Newmark, founder of Craigslist, who will discuss the impact of podcasting, video podcasting and blogging on the news media

CC Chapman of Accident Hash and the Podsafe Music Network, who will discuss podsafe music and what it means

Eric Rice of KSSX will discuss podcast promotions

Chris Macdonald of indiefeed will moderate an artist round table discussion about podcasting with Dave Dederer of the Presidents of the United States of America, musical artist and podcaster Samantha Murphy and Cilette xxx of Gypsy Soul

Chris Pirillo will talk about podcasting business models

Bill Valenti of Melodeo will discuss podcasting over mobile phones with a group of music executives

Music is a big part of the Podcast Hotel. Over three nights, we'll hear from more than ten bands and musicians that we will record and podcast to the world. Bands performing at Thinkspot include Samantha Murphy; bill of San Diego; The Philharmonic of Vancouver, BC; Jacob London of Seattle and Chris Tsefalas, of Portland, Or., who recently teamed up with Everclear front man and producer Art Alexakis. Alexakis is co-producing Tsefalas second record and co-writing a few tracks. In exchange, Tsefalas will lend his vocals on a few tracks for Everclear's upcoming full-length record.

People in other parts of the world may also participate in the Podcast Hotel by adding their feed at the Podcast Hotel, entering the Paper Napkin Awards and contributing to the Haiku Garden.

What Makes The Podcast Hotel a Success?
The Podcast Hotel looks at the culture that makes podcasting possible. Speakers demonstrate to attendees the different tools that you can use to podcast. Attendees eat dinner together and listen to music.

“The goal is to spend an intensive 48 hours studying, discussing and producing podcasts and having a great time listening to top-notch, local indie music,” said Alex Williams, producer of the Podcast Hotel. “Independent culture is thriving but it also faces threats. The Podcast Hotel is the place to explore what podcasts mean for us all. We like to think of the event as a place where art and commerce come to stay.”

February 2006 is Podcast Month at PRWeb. This press release distributed by PRWeb, the Online Visibility Company.

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Alex Williams
PODCAST HOTEL
http://www.podcasthotel.com/
503-473-6237

World Wide Flava and Bo2 Productions in collaboration with Its Cool To Be Smart and the Single Parent Initiative will present the 2006 Southeastern Music Community Fest in Charlotte, North Carolina on March 10-11, 2006.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (PRWEB) February 16, 2006 -- The Southeastern Music Community Fest (SMCF) is a one-day music conference focused on empowering and raising awareness of aspiring entertainers / artists striving to succeed in the entertainment industry. Conference registrants will have an opportunity to interact with a host of music industry expert panelists, from all aspects of the music industry. In addition, Its Cool To Be Smart will award funds to support the rebuilding the Boys & Girls Clubs, YMCA and YWCAs on the Gulf Coast affected by Hurricane Katrina.

The 1st Annual 2006 Southeastern Music Community Fest (SMCF) will be held on Saturday, March 11, 2006 at the Grady Cole Center conveniently located at 301 N. Kings Drive, Charlotte, North Carolina.

The SMCF reception on Friday will present the former Charlotte Mayor Pro Tem with a humanitarian award, and the former Mayor will in turn present the 2006 SMCF Achievement of the Year award to R&B recording artist, Anthony Hamilton. Saturdays conference will begin with a music appreciation panel presented by the Boys & Girls Club and will be followed by several industry breakout sessions geared towards educating participants on How to make it happen in the Music Industry. Industry experts and an A-list roster of celebrities will provide expert advice for registrants. Saturdays agenda also includes a celebrity autograph session, fashion show featuring North Carolina Central University / Evalesco Modeling Troupe and will close out with an evening of showcase performances from up and coming artists and an after party featuring a special celebrity guest.

Current sponsors for the 2006 SMCF include: ASCAP, Enchanted PR, Eklectik Genes, Atlantic, WEA, Big Oomp Records, the Aphilliates, MEG, BREAK magazine, Streetmasters magazine, College Talk, Clear Channel, Up All Nite and the Chop Shop.

For more information, or to register for the 2006 Southeastern Music Community Fest visit www.smcfonline.com.

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Christal Jordan-mims
Enchanted PR
678-499-0297

MC Eiht Announces New Label Deal

(Compton, CA)---Veteran hiphop artist MC Eiht has just signed a distribution deal for his record label, West Music, Inc. in a joint venture with Paid In Full/Koch. The prominent, longtime rap icon, who played the role of A-Wax in the feature film, Menace II Society, and also performed the soundtracks hit single, Streiht Up Menace, will release a new album, Affiliated, this spring.

Eiht, who also played the role of Ryder in the mega-hit video game, Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, says this record deal differs from his past independent signings. "The promotion will be better, the distribution is better", he confirms. "The label that I have the joint venture with this time is more professional than what was happening with my other independent projects. They don't hesitate to get things done."

The albums first single will be the track Say Nothing/Comptons Back. In addition to the Compton rap legend, the song also features Comptons Most Wanteds Chill and Bam, along with King T, who rides shotgun. The Compton-bred banger is already receiving airplay on Los Angeles radio station KDAY.

The Dub-I.N.C.s upcoming Affiliated title is a natural for Eiht, who explains, "I named it that because there are a lot of misconceptions in the street as far as West Coast music, namely, what we do as far as West Coast music, how we get down with it, and what we represent. A lot of my fans have been anticipating a new record from a true West Coast artist. I get a lot of emails asking me questions like, When are you going to come back and spit the real, because there is all this fake-ism in the game out there right now." As Eiht points out," You've got a lot of cats from everywhere out there, trying to do whatever, and a lot of it makes utterly no sense." Eiht remarks, "This album title lets people know I'm still affiliated with the streets, with the neighborhoods, and what people are going through out there on the streets; it's not being about glamour and glitz." Eiht adds, "I saw something in the internet, where somebody commented on a quote made by a rapper, who said that he isn't doing my type of music anymore, and that he was just going to go for the money, and that artist then went on to say, So now Im going to do the club shit, the booty shaking shit, and right there, he lost a fan, because his fan could no longer respect him because of that."

Eiht contends, "As everyone has seen, I just have to remain true and humble, and after all that, things will fall into place. The upcoming album that has yet to be turned into the distributor, is already receiving a kilo of industry buzz, and is expected to become classic ghetto gold."

One of the most respected hiphop artists on the West Coast, Eiht articulates, "I am still making my music, just being affiliated with the streets. I'm still in Compton, representing truth."

Media Contact: Phyllis Pollack
Def Press Public Relations
18907 Vincennes St.
Northridge, CA 91324
818-349-2282
Route66@socal.rr.com

New York, NY, February 15, 2006 -- MTV2 announced today that as part of Black History Month it will air Worldwide Thing: Africa. Hosted by Ludacris, the half-hour special will spotlight videos by some of the hottest African Hip-Hop artists. From Senegal to the Ivory Coast, viewers will enjoy some of the most creative and original new hip-hop to come out of Africa.

As part of the special, Ludacris will also share his experiences performing with Skwatta Kamp and 2 Face in South Africa and Nigeria.

"In my opinion Africa is the biggest untapped hip hop market in the world. So many creative artists have a real life story to tell and I instantly connected to them and their music. I am just as much a fan of there work as they are of mine." said Ludacris.

The videos and artists featured are:

Artist Song Country
Daara J "Boomerang" Senegal
Skwatta Kamp "Clap Song" South Africa
2Face Idibia "Ifana Ibaga" Nigeria
K'Naan "Soobax" Somalia
Thandiswa "Lahl'Umlenze" South Africa
Tiken Jah Fakoly "Y'en A Marre" Ivory Coast

MTV Networks, a unit of Viacom (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B), is one of the worlds leading creators of programming and content across all media platforms. MTV Networks, with more than 100 channels worldwide, owns and operates the following television programming services MTV: MUSIC TELEVISION, MTV2, VH1, mtvU, NICKELODEON, NICK at NITE, COMEDY CENTRAL, TV LAND, SPIKE TV, CMT, NOGGIN, VH1 CLASSIC, LOGO, MTVN INTERNATIONAL and THE DIGITAL SUITE FROM MTV NETWORKS, a package of 13 digital services, all of these networks trademarks of MTV Networks. MTV Networks connects with its audiences through its robust consumer products businesses and its more than 95 interactive properties worldwide, including online, broadband, wireless and interactive television services and also has licensing agreements, joint ventures, and syndication deals whereby all of its programming services can be seen worldwide.

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FROM: MTV2
Melissa Barreto
212-846-7226
melissa.barreto@mtvstaff.com

Jeff Castaneda
212-846-6774
jeff.castaneda@mtvstaff.com

Coldwell Banker(R) 'Housewarming for Habitat' Celebrity Auction Bidding Opens Feb. 20 at http://www.ebay.com/coldwellbanker

PARSIPPANY, N.J., Feb. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Thousands of homes across the Gulf Coast of the United States were destroyed by hurricanes Katrina and Rita. To help in the rebuilding efforts, Coldwell Banker Real Estate Corporation is launching the "Housewarming for Habitat" celebrity charity auction on eBay Feb. 20 through March 9. One hundred percent of the gross proceeds will be donated to the Habitat for Humanity Operation Home Delivery Fund to rebuild homes obliterated by the storms. Habitat for Humanity has been the Coldwell Banker(R) national charity of choice since 1993.

A preview of the Coldwell Banker "Housewarming for Habitat" celebrity auction items became available at http://www.ebay.com/coldwellbanker on Feb. 13. Live bidding will begin on http://www.ebay.com/coldwellbanker at 4 p.m. EST on Feb. 20. Additional items will be added on Feb. 27.

The Coldwell Banker "Housewarming for Habitat" celebrity auction will feature a variety of one-of-a-kind, personal items donated by television and movie stars, sports legends, and renowned recording artists. They include personal VIP experiences, items from the sets of popular television shows and films, red carpet premiere tickets, and signed memorabilia.

Some of the charity auction items include: a round of golf with Academy Award(R)-nominated actor Samuel L. Jackson; an hour in the studio with hip-hop recording superstar Snoop Dogg; a round of golf at a Houston country club with 10-time NBA All-Star, Olympic gold medalist and one of the "50 greatest players in history" Clyde Drexler; a copy of the script of "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" signed by Michael Douglas, who produced the film; a Hawaiian shirt signed by "Two and a Half Men" star Charlie Sheen; a soccer ball signed by Mia Hamm, widely recognized as the world's best all-around women's soccer player; and many other items. The celebrity charity auction can be accessed at http://www.ebay.com/coldwellbanker.

"I toured the Gulf Coast region after the storms and the devastation was absolutely overwhelming; television pictures did not do it justice," says Jim Gillespie, president and chief executive officer of Coldwell Banker Real Estate Corporation. "Now, six months out, it is critical to continue fundraising so that the destroyed areas can be rebuilt. With the help of generous celebrities like Dr. Phil, Charlie Sheen, Donald Trump and Mia Hamm -- and there are many more -- we hope to raise significant dollars for the Operation Home Delivery Fund.

"Since beginning our relationship with Habitat for Humanity in 1993, the Coldwell Banker(R) system has raised millions of dollars and helped build hundreds of Habitat homes across the country," Gillespie adds. "We are looking forward to the 'Housewarming for Habitat' celebrity auction raising significant dollars to help with the reconstruction process."

Habitat for Humanity International, based in Americus, Ga., is an ecumenical Christian ministry that welcomes to its work all people dedicated to the cause of eliminating poverty housing. Since 1976, Habitat has built more than 200,000 houses in nearly 100 countries, providing simple, decent and affordable shelter for more than 1 million people. To learn more, visit http://www.habitat.org/.

About Kompolt

Kompolt was retained to manage the auction. Kompolt is the highly regarded "go-to" online auction agency for creating successful, high value, and high profile promotional and charity auctions for top brand companies and nonprofits. For more information, go to http://www.kompolt.com/.

About Coldwell Banker(R)

Since 1906, the Coldwell Banker(R) organization has been a premier provider of full-service real estate. In 2005, Franchise Times magazine's prestigious Top 200 issue ranked the Coldwell Banker system number one in real estate and number nine among all franchisors. The Coldwell Banker System has approximately 4,000 residential and commercial real estate offices and 126,400 Sales Associates in 30 countries and territories. The Coldwell Banker System is a leader in the industry in residential real estate, and in niche markets such as resort, new homes and luxury properties through its Coldwell Banker Previews International(R) division. It is a pioneer in consumer services with its Coldwell Banker Concierge(R) Service Program and award-winning Web site, http://www.coldwellbanker.com/. Coldwell Banker Mortgage is one of the largest telephone/web based lenders in the country and the Coldwell Banker Commercial(R) network is an industry leader in providing commercial real estate solutions that serve the needs of tenants, landlords, sellers and buyers in the leasing, acquisition, disposition and management of all property types. Coldwell Banker Real Estate Corporation is a subsidiary of Cendant Corporation (NYSE:CD) . Coldwell Banker(R) is a registered trademark licensed to Coldwell Banker Real Estate Corporation. Each office is independently owned and operated except for offices owned and operated by NRT Incorporated.

Source: Coldwell Banker Real Estate Corporation

CONTACT: David Siroty, Coldwell Banker Real Estate Corporation, +1-973-
496-7199, cell - +1-908-337-5865, David.Siroty@cendant.com; Catherine
Sullivan, Publicis Dialog, +1-212-279-6345, cell - +1-917-699-3629,
Catherine.Sullivan@publicis-usa.com

Web site: http://www.ebay.com/coldwellbanker
http://www.habitat.org/
http://www.kompolt.com/
http://www.coldwellbanker.com/

Revolutionary Music Video TV Network to Offer 30,000 Music Videos From Every Major Recording Label

IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Interactive Television Networks, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: ITTV.OB) (ITVN), a leader in Internet Protocol Television (IPTV), today announced the launch of PULSE, the first IPTV music video network.

PULSE will offer unlimited video-on-demand access to a commercial free library of more than 30,000 music videos from all the major recording labels, with new videos added weekly. Videos will be organized into dozens of 24/7 channels, classified by specific group and genre. Channels will include "The Heartland" for country music fans, "Old School Jamz" which will show favorite hip-hop videos and "Rock ON!" showcasing classic rock videos, among many others.

Subscribers will also be able to create playlists of their favorite videos, which can be viewed in order or at random and can even be shared with other subscribers.

"PULSE is a great example of what ITVN does best," said Charles Prast, CEO. "We deliver the content that people want, when they want it, in a format that they can control and at a price they can't believe."

According to a recent report by AccuStream iMedia Research, "overall, streaming media subscription and download revenue grew by 150% from 2003 through 2004, 109% from 2004 through 2005 and is currently forecast to increase by another 45% in 2006. The market is forecast to reach $2 billion in total revenue in 2006, with music, sports and entertainment subscription and download revenue the leading content categories" and music is leading the pack.

"The number of people streaming media through their PC and iPod is massive," continues Prast. "ITVN offers broadcast quality, streaming video on users TV, the viewing platform of choice. We can only imagine how huge this is about to become."

PULSE will be available in May of this year, at a cost of $4.95 per month.

What is IPTV?

IPTV is broadcast-quality television delivered over standard home broadband Internet. While offering the same quality as satellite or cable, IPTV has many advantages, such as virtually limitless programming and on-demand content because only channels selected by consumers are delivered over home broadband networks. All content -- including HDTV -- can be distributed on a subscription or pay-per-view basis with content promotion integrated into the user experience. Best of all, IPTV offers true interactivity for the customer, allowing two-way communication with services comparable to the Web, creating a better environment for users, programmers and advertisers.

About ITVN

ITVN manufactures a low-cost, compact set-top-box that links the home television to IPTV networks and services without the need for a personal computer. In addition, ITVN is a provider of proprietary interactive content networks delivered to the television over home broadband. ITVN owns or controls all aspects of its business from content licenses, management, billing, and streaming software to its low-cost compact set-top-box.

ITVN is making IPTV relevant to the everyday consumer by offering a growing number of niche-market networks while keeping the service affordable. Current and future networks include movie channels, music channels, news channels, and many other options where the overall viewing environment is enhanced by ITVN's true interactivity.

In October of 2005, ITVN was named the "Innovator of the Year" at DigitalLife, a three-day consumer event produced by Ziff Davis Media. For more information please visit http://www.itvn.com/ .

This press release contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual events or results to differ materially from the events or results described in the forward-looking statements, including risks or uncertainties related to the release of ITVN's network and products, the market acceptance of its products and services, competition from companies that provide, or have announced an intention to provide IPTV, the need for subsequent substantial additional financing, and the company's ability to successfully market ITVN's products and services. Additional uncertainties and risks are described in ITVN's most recently filed SEC documents, such as its most recent current reports on Form 8-K. All forward-looking statements are based upon information available to ITVN on the date the statements are first published. ITVN undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Source: Interactive Television Networks, Inc.

CONTACT: Amy Orebaugh of Terpin Communications Group for Interactive
Television Networks, Inc., amy@terpin.com, +1-310-821-6100, ext. 107

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

Unique Interactive Music Video Allows Viewers to Learn 'Nike Rockstar Workout' Dance Moves Online; Class Available at 24 Hour Fitness Locations Nationally

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Today Nike unveils its new women's fitness dance collection along with a music video featuring Def Jam artist, Rihanna, and celebrity director/choreographer, Jamie King, performing moves from the "Nike Rockstar Workout - Hip Hop by Jamie King." The interactive music video at nikewomen.com features Rihanna's latest single, "SOS" and allows viewers to pause the video to pull up a screen with King teaching dance moves from the video.

The hour-long, high-energy cardio class, "Nike Rockstar Workout - Hip Hop," will be available at 24 Hour Fitness locations throughout the country beginning February 16, 2006.

Nike's dance inspired footwear and apparel collection is designed for the quick, high-energy moves of a dance workout and is worn by Rihanna and her dancers throughout the music video. The pieces are comfortable, stylish and allow for optimal performance in the studio during routines like the Nike Rockstar Workout.

"Nike knows that sport goes beyond the traditional courts and playing fields. Women's fitness has focused on the athleticism of dance with new product and workout content for the past year," said Darcy Winslow, General Manager of Women's Fitness. "This Spring, we continue to innovate in fitness dance with Nike's unique collaboration with music artist, Rihanna, and celebrity director/choreographer, Jamie King, by creating a music video featuring Nike Rockstar Workout dance moves and product."

The Nike Rockstar Workout - Hip Hop is the fourth in a series of dance-based workouts created the past year for Nike by MTV and Emmy Award nominated celebrity director/choreographer, Jamie King. King has collaborated with some of the country's top artists including Madonna, Jennifer Lopez, Britney Spears, Prince, Christina Aguilera, Mariah Carey, Ricky Martin, Janet Jackson, Pink and Shakira.

"Dance is my passion, so I'm thrilled that Nike continues to embrace dance as a fitness trend with its latest collection and the Nike Rockstar Workout - Hip Hop," said