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3/17/2006
Independent Hip Hop group M.P.C takes over N.Y.C
NEW YORK, NEW YORK Magnetic Entertainment Inc. manages a hip hop group out of New York named M.P.C. The group has sold over 120,000 units hand to hand on the subways of NYC. M.P.C does positive and progressive hip hop and is comprised of three college graduates. All members have earned four year degrees from South Carolina State University.
"It's a unique story" said Eshawn Hall, Magnetic Entertainments CEO, "because we bring together some of the most important original and often times excluded segments of hip hop, the music and the message. Listeners these days seem to believe that a shooting is more credible than an education."
The name M.P.C stands for Most Popular Criminals. Criminals in the fact that the group is a rebel in the music industry, choosing to go against the grain and not conform to draconian recording industry practices. The images we see in daily life that depict negativity are reality, however, M.P.C prefers to look at the positive aspects of urban life and takes hip hop back to its essence with clever word play and creativity.
Direct marketing has never been conducted in this fashion or at this rate, 120,000 units and counting. M.P.C sells 1,400 to 2,000 units per week. The group sells units out of their book bags on the subways of NYC. Promotional material is handed out with each purchase made, and buyers have an opportunity to physically speak with the group members Hall said. "We wanted to tell the story of our struggles, which are not unique, family issues, going to college, struggling to get a career, and loving and making hip hop music. We knew it would appeal to people, so we built our studio, and got to work on distributing our product."
The songs selected have significance too, explained Hall. "They layout the time, energy, creativity and beauty that exists in hip hop. These recordings document the vision of hip hops founders." At the rate and persistence that M.P.C is going doors have opened in the form of concerts and television appearances.
M.P.C performances can be viewed and orders can be made online for $10 + shipping at http://www.mostpop.org
The Magnetic Entertainment Inc. web site also provides detailed information about the origin of M.P.C and a history of the group.
Magnetic Entertainment Inc. is a New York based entertainment company specializing in production, music and marketing. The company's "dedication to originality and respect in hip hop" has been sold in more than 10 countries and have been featured in articles by the Bronx Times and Bulldog Press, as well as featured on ABC World News Now, Bronx Talk AM, Orangeburg Inside/Out, GeoVision, The Ron Alexander Show, and NY1. MPC has also performed with LL Cool J, and the Notorious B.I.G.
Contact:
Eshawn Hall, 917/568-8995
Fax: 718-752-1596
Email: Eshawn_3@hotmail.com
http://www.mostpop.org
Comments, gripes, suggestions? We appreciate your feedback! CONTACT US
Ehall@acqc.org
"It's a unique story" said Eshawn Hall, Magnetic Entertainments CEO, "because we bring together some of the most important original and often times excluded segments of hip hop, the music and the message. Listeners these days seem to believe that a shooting is more credible than an education."
The name M.P.C stands for Most Popular Criminals. Criminals in the fact that the group is a rebel in the music industry, choosing to go against the grain and not conform to draconian recording industry practices. The images we see in daily life that depict negativity are reality, however, M.P.C prefers to look at the positive aspects of urban life and takes hip hop back to its essence with clever word play and creativity.
Direct marketing has never been conducted in this fashion or at this rate, 120,000 units and counting. M.P.C sells 1,400 to 2,000 units per week. The group sells units out of their book bags on the subways of NYC. Promotional material is handed out with each purchase made, and buyers have an opportunity to physically speak with the group members Hall said. "We wanted to tell the story of our struggles, which are not unique, family issues, going to college, struggling to get a career, and loving and making hip hop music. We knew it would appeal to people, so we built our studio, and got to work on distributing our product."
The songs selected have significance too, explained Hall. "They layout the time, energy, creativity and beauty that exists in hip hop. These recordings document the vision of hip hops founders." At the rate and persistence that M.P.C is going doors have opened in the form of concerts and television appearances.
M.P.C performances can be viewed and orders can be made online for $10 + shipping at http://www.mostpop.org
The Magnetic Entertainment Inc. web site also provides detailed information about the origin of M.P.C and a history of the group.
Magnetic Entertainment Inc. is a New York based entertainment company specializing in production, music and marketing. The company's "dedication to originality and respect in hip hop" has been sold in more than 10 countries and have been featured in articles by the Bronx Times and Bulldog Press, as well as featured on ABC World News Now, Bronx Talk AM, Orangeburg Inside/Out, GeoVision, The Ron Alexander Show, and NY1. MPC has also performed with LL Cool J, and the Notorious B.I.G.
Contact:
Eshawn Hall, 917/568-8995
Fax: 718-752-1596
Email: Eshawn_3@hotmail.com
http://www.mostpop.org
Comments, gripes, suggestions? We appreciate your feedback! CONTACT US
Ehall@acqc.org
# posted by Clyde @ 6:07 PM 
Write On Point Magazine Speaks To Hip Hop Legend Kool G Rap
London -- (ArriveNet - Mar 17, 2006) --Almost twenty years has past since the legendary Kool G Rap entered the music arena and introduced an entire generation to his brand of reality Hip Hop. G Raps graphic tales of life on the streets has proven to be an inspiration to many of todays artists, which includes the likes of Jay-Z, Nas, Wu Tang and the late Tupac Shakur. Its the acknowledgement and respect garnered from these particular artists that has helped to keep the G-Rap legacy alive, some thing of which he is truly grateful for. In his first ever interview with UK online publication Write On Point Magazine, G Rap says, I really appreciate it when an artist such as Jay-Z lets it be known that this was a great dude. Let's not forget this dude, he was one of my inspirations, he was an inspiration to many. That's my reward from the game. I can watch the film "Tupac- Resurrection" and see my name in Tupac's notes listing his inspirational figures. That's major to me. I definitely feel good about that, it's definitely an honour.
Even though G Rap has already cemented his place in the Hip Hop history books, he is not prepared to rest on his laurels. Within the next couple of months expect to see the release of a new solo project, the release of a mixtape with Green Lantern and an as yet to be titled autobiography which will chronicle his early success, his absence from the scene and his turbulent relationship with the now infamous Karrine Superhead Steffans. Also expect to hear more from his group, 5 Family Click who he says will all be dropping solo projects in the very near future.
On the topic of his group, 5 Family Click and its growth, G Rap explains 5 Family Click is a click that currently consists of three different clicks so far. We are going to get out the five to make the whole 5 Family thing official, but we are not rushing. We are very selective on who we recruit. My company Igloo Productions is currently looking at other artists that we have just come across, but nothing has been solidified yet.
To read full interview visit: www.writeonpoint-magazine.moonfruit.com/koolgrap
Write On Point Magazine is an informative and dynamic online publication, dedicated to giving its visitors up to date news and information, from within the world of black entertainment on both sides of the Atlantic. It also aims to give maximum exposure to up-coming homegrown UK talent, and information on showcases / events taking place throughout the year.
Contact:
Janice Spence
Founder/Editor-In-Chief
Write On Point Magazine
Email: janice@writeonpoint.co.uk
Website: www.writeonpoint.co.uk
Even though G Rap has already cemented his place in the Hip Hop history books, he is not prepared to rest on his laurels. Within the next couple of months expect to see the release of a new solo project, the release of a mixtape with Green Lantern and an as yet to be titled autobiography which will chronicle his early success, his absence from the scene and his turbulent relationship with the now infamous Karrine Superhead Steffans. Also expect to hear more from his group, 5 Family Click who he says will all be dropping solo projects in the very near future.
On the topic of his group, 5 Family Click and its growth, G Rap explains 5 Family Click is a click that currently consists of three different clicks so far. We are going to get out the five to make the whole 5 Family thing official, but we are not rushing. We are very selective on who we recruit. My company Igloo Productions is currently looking at other artists that we have just come across, but nothing has been solidified yet.
To read full interview visit: www.writeonpoint-magazine.moonfruit.com/koolgrap
Write On Point Magazine is an informative and dynamic online publication, dedicated to giving its visitors up to date news and information, from within the world of black entertainment on both sides of the Atlantic. It also aims to give maximum exposure to up-coming homegrown UK talent, and information on showcases / events taking place throughout the year.
Contact:
Janice Spence
Founder/Editor-In-Chief
Write On Point Magazine
Email: janice@writeonpoint.co.uk
Website: www.writeonpoint.co.uk
# posted by Clyde @ 6:04 PM
The Orchard Launches High-End Production Service for Distributed Labels, Digital Services
Orchard Offers Labels Innovative Way To Generate New Masters and Retailers Custom, Exclusive Music
eMusic To Launch Dedicated Programming Area To Promote The Music
NEW YORK, and AUSTIN, Texas, March 17 /PRNewswire/ -- The Orchard, the world's leading digital distributor and marketer of independent music, today announced the launch of a new offering for its top distributed labels and the digital retailers and mobile operators that The Orchard services. This follows Orchard's recent investment in providing its labels a no-cost, high- quality solution to create digital masters for their out-of-print and limited- release vinyl for digital sale in its "Digital Wax" program, to be branded "When It Was Wax" at digital and mobile retail.
This latest program is the result of a collaboration between The Orchard and Paul Wolff of Tonelux. Wolff, a legendary audio designer and engineer and former owner of API, is widely known for his landmark designs, including API's Legacy and Legacy Plus consoles, and the Vision, a complete surround recording/mixing console.
The fully-portable recording and mixing solution is centered around a full-feature, 24-track Tonelux console -- a revolutionary approach marrying full-console functionality with state-of-the-art sonics in a modular and portable design. The console will track to a Radar V-Nyquist 24-track hard disk recorder, the leading and most "analogue" of all digital recording solutions (and easily exportable for post-production and mixing work in any digital workstation, including ProTools(TM)). Microphones range from multiple channels of the acclaimed Tracy Korby Audio KAT-4 large diaphragm system, vintage offerings from Neumann and Schoeps, and the unique SoundField Mark V microphone.
The system, located in New York, offers a fully portable, yet extremely high-quality tracking and mixing solution. Top Orchard labels will have access to the equipment and The Orchard will work to facilitate live recordings at New York venues, but also to broker access to unique New York spaces for innovative projects outside of the traditional "studio" environment. The program offers labels a way to generate new and interesting music for their artists' fans. For digital retailers and mobile operators, The Orchard will use the system to produce targeted, exclusive music for featured placement in their digital stores.
The initial and diverse group of artists scheduled for sessions in the program include breaking indie rock bands Art Brut and The Hold Steady; jazz guitar great Peter Bernstein (who plans to release his next album, on the landmark Xanadu jazz record label, through the program); the acclaimed Harlem Gospel Choir; and local Brooklyn genre-bending virtuoso Jeremiah Lockwood (a member of Balkan Beat Box), who plans to use the program to create a live recording that captures his unique country blues busking style familiar to New Yorkers through his ongoing participation in the Music Under New York program. Importantly, all artists and labels retain full rights for physical distribution-artists and labels own their masters.
"The Orchard is first and foremost a marketer, and they have helped Fierce Panda and Art Brut in ensuring that our digital efforts complement and are in sync with our larger promotional goals for the band. The Orchard is the most creative digital marketer in the industry, and no doubt, this has helped Art Brut. With this new program, they have made yet another innovation available to its labels that will lead to more and better music for fans, and more and better audiences for artists," said Philip Ingles, Label Manager of Fierce Panda.
eMusic, the world's largest and leading digital retailer focused exclusively on independent music, has agreed to create a dedicated programming section featuring music from this Orchard program. Live performances will be featured in a special programming area within eMusic's existing eMusicLive area, while other recordings will be merchandised as appropriate to the genre, and all retail branding will focus on the artists and labels themselves.
"Through this new program, our labels and retailer partners can capture great and unique music and make it available to their customers. New York's five boroughs are one of the creative hubs of the music industry, and we are fortunate to experience a regular flow of talent in and out of the city. We are excited to work with the labels that represent these great artists to produce and distribute new music from them," said Greg Scholl, chief executive of The Orchard. "Great work can be produced with blunt instruments, but we feel just because something is sold digitally doesn't mean the sound quality should suffer. Every year, resolution will improve and eventually, investments now in high-quality masters will pay off in the ears of consumers."
"The Orchard continues to be one of eMusic's largest and most valuable partners, in terms of the size and scope of its catalogue; and on an absolute basis, as-by far-our biggest-selling supplier. We are pleased that they continue to support the important labels they represent, and to invest heavily in programming highly desired by eMusic's customers," said David Pakman, President and CEO of eMusic.
"In the past, the concept of using an extremely high quality, yet portable recording system meant hiring a recording truck and its associated crews along with the expenses that came with it. In today's world of music recording, the issue becomes 'what can deliver the same quality and still capture the immediate mood of the artist and performance without sacrifice?' The idea behind Tonelux was created from my 30 years of recording and manufacturing of recording equipment experience. The Orchard's pioneering adoption of this solution to provide their label and retail partners with a new, flexible, cost-effective and creative way to capture unique artistic performances will be great for music fans," said Wolff.
Interested labels should contact Jordy Trachtenberg at Jordy@theorchard.com. Interested digital retailers and mobile operators should contact Jaclyn Ranere at Jaclyn@theorchard.com.
About The Orchard
The Orchard (http://www.theorchard.com/) is the leading distributor and marketer of independent music in the world, representing thousands of labels spanning 73 countries and every music genre. The Orchard supplies its catalogue of more than 800,000 tracks to all of the leading legal digital music retailers and mobile operators throughout the world. The company is headquartered in New York and London, with operations in Tokyo, Buenos Aires, Tel Aviv, Hong Kong, Vancouver, Kolkata, Johannesburg, Moscow and Melbourne, and local representatives in Paris, Milan, Berlin, Barcelona, Lausanne, Ramallah, Nairobi, and Sao Paulo.
About eMusic
eMusic (http://www.emusic.com/) stands alone as the only digital music service that is 100% focused on serving the needs of independent music fans and independent labels. Delivering more than 4.5 million downloads each month; eMusic is among the top digital music services, offering a diverse catalogue of 1,000,000 tracks from established and emerging artists in every genre from the world's top independent labels. eMusic was not only the first service to sell songs and albums in the popular MP3 format, it was the first company to launch a digital music subscription service. Unlike other services that severely restrict portability, eMusic allows members complete flexibility to burn CDs, transfer to MP3 devices and make multiple copies for personal use. eMusic also offers access to exclusive recordings from eMusicLive's network of premier music venues across the country.
About Tonelux
Tonelux (http://www.tonelux.com/) was created in 2003 after Paul Wolff, previous owner of API (Api Audio Products or Automated Processes, Inc) sold the company, then left the new company to explore a new direction in recording systems. Mr. Wolff purchased API in 1985 and through that period, designed and built more than 30 all discrete recording and mixing consoles, including the Legacy, Legacy Plus and the last console, the Vision, which was a complete surround recording/mixing console. Other innovative products included the 200 series outboard line, the famed 2500 bus compressor and one of the first external bussing mixers, the 8200 series. Wolff left those products behind as he saw a shift in the professional recording industry that called for a more compact, affordable recording product line with superior quality and tone. With the advent of the Digital Audio Workstation, recording was changing direction rapidly and the need to change direction in other areas was required. Having a visionary outlook at the industry, Mr. Wolff created a whole new product line with a whole new concept in design, which in only a few years has been used on many high profile recording and mixing projects and is rapidly becoming the go-to line for every aspect of recording. The Tonelux idea is to allow an artist or engineer the ability to custom build any size or format console like unit from 8 to 80 channels without any quality or tonal compromises. Paul Wolff began to see that with the change in recording direction, artists and engineers were re-inventing the process much like it was in the early days of recording where they were writing the rules as they recorded the band. This is why Mr. Wolff says, "It's like 1967 all over again". He also feels that the industry is not dying, it is growing from new roots into a whole new plant, and those of us who take care of the plant will reap the benefits of its fruit.
Media Contacts:
Andy Morris / Justin Kazmark
The Morris + King Company
(212) 561-7465 / (212) 561-7466
andy.morris@morris-king.com
justin.kazmark@morris-king.com
All other inquiries:
info@theorchard.com
Source: The Orchard
CONTACT: Andy Morris, +1-212-561-7465, andy.morris@morris-king.com, or
Justin Kazmark, +1-212-561-7466, justin.kazmark@morris-king.com, both of The Morris + King Company
eMusic To Launch Dedicated Programming Area To Promote The Music
NEW YORK, and AUSTIN, Texas, March 17 /PRNewswire/ -- The Orchard, the world's leading digital distributor and marketer of independent music, today announced the launch of a new offering for its top distributed labels and the digital retailers and mobile operators that The Orchard services. This follows Orchard's recent investment in providing its labels a no-cost, high- quality solution to create digital masters for their out-of-print and limited- release vinyl for digital sale in its "Digital Wax" program, to be branded "When It Was Wax" at digital and mobile retail.
This latest program is the result of a collaboration between The Orchard and Paul Wolff of Tonelux. Wolff, a legendary audio designer and engineer and former owner of API, is widely known for his landmark designs, including API's Legacy and Legacy Plus consoles, and the Vision, a complete surround recording/mixing console.
The fully-portable recording and mixing solution is centered around a full-feature, 24-track Tonelux console -- a revolutionary approach marrying full-console functionality with state-of-the-art sonics in a modular and portable design. The console will track to a Radar V-Nyquist 24-track hard disk recorder, the leading and most "analogue" of all digital recording solutions (and easily exportable for post-production and mixing work in any digital workstation, including ProTools(TM)). Microphones range from multiple channels of the acclaimed Tracy Korby Audio KAT-4 large diaphragm system, vintage offerings from Neumann and Schoeps, and the unique SoundField Mark V microphone.
The system, located in New York, offers a fully portable, yet extremely high-quality tracking and mixing solution. Top Orchard labels will have access to the equipment and The Orchard will work to facilitate live recordings at New York venues, but also to broker access to unique New York spaces for innovative projects outside of the traditional "studio" environment. The program offers labels a way to generate new and interesting music for their artists' fans. For digital retailers and mobile operators, The Orchard will use the system to produce targeted, exclusive music for featured placement in their digital stores.
The initial and diverse group of artists scheduled for sessions in the program include breaking indie rock bands Art Brut and The Hold Steady; jazz guitar great Peter Bernstein (who plans to release his next album, on the landmark Xanadu jazz record label, through the program); the acclaimed Harlem Gospel Choir; and local Brooklyn genre-bending virtuoso Jeremiah Lockwood (a member of Balkan Beat Box), who plans to use the program to create a live recording that captures his unique country blues busking style familiar to New Yorkers through his ongoing participation in the Music Under New York program. Importantly, all artists and labels retain full rights for physical distribution-artists and labels own their masters.
"The Orchard is first and foremost a marketer, and they have helped Fierce Panda and Art Brut in ensuring that our digital efforts complement and are in sync with our larger promotional goals for the band. The Orchard is the most creative digital marketer in the industry, and no doubt, this has helped Art Brut. With this new program, they have made yet another innovation available to its labels that will lead to more and better music for fans, and more and better audiences for artists," said Philip Ingles, Label Manager of Fierce Panda.
eMusic, the world's largest and leading digital retailer focused exclusively on independent music, has agreed to create a dedicated programming section featuring music from this Orchard program. Live performances will be featured in a special programming area within eMusic's existing eMusicLive area, while other recordings will be merchandised as appropriate to the genre, and all retail branding will focus on the artists and labels themselves.
"Through this new program, our labels and retailer partners can capture great and unique music and make it available to their customers. New York's five boroughs are one of the creative hubs of the music industry, and we are fortunate to experience a regular flow of talent in and out of the city. We are excited to work with the labels that represent these great artists to produce and distribute new music from them," said Greg Scholl, chief executive of The Orchard. "Great work can be produced with blunt instruments, but we feel just because something is sold digitally doesn't mean the sound quality should suffer. Every year, resolution will improve and eventually, investments now in high-quality masters will pay off in the ears of consumers."
"The Orchard continues to be one of eMusic's largest and most valuable partners, in terms of the size and scope of its catalogue; and on an absolute basis, as-by far-our biggest-selling supplier. We are pleased that they continue to support the important labels they represent, and to invest heavily in programming highly desired by eMusic's customers," said David Pakman, President and CEO of eMusic.
"In the past, the concept of using an extremely high quality, yet portable recording system meant hiring a recording truck and its associated crews along with the expenses that came with it. In today's world of music recording, the issue becomes 'what can deliver the same quality and still capture the immediate mood of the artist and performance without sacrifice?' The idea behind Tonelux was created from my 30 years of recording and manufacturing of recording equipment experience. The Orchard's pioneering adoption of this solution to provide their label and retail partners with a new, flexible, cost-effective and creative way to capture unique artistic performances will be great for music fans," said Wolff.
Interested labels should contact Jordy Trachtenberg at Jordy@theorchard.com. Interested digital retailers and mobile operators should contact Jaclyn Ranere at Jaclyn@theorchard.com.
About The Orchard
The Orchard (http://www.theorchard.com/) is the leading distributor and marketer of independent music in the world, representing thousands of labels spanning 73 countries and every music genre. The Orchard supplies its catalogue of more than 800,000 tracks to all of the leading legal digital music retailers and mobile operators throughout the world. The company is headquartered in New York and London, with operations in Tokyo, Buenos Aires, Tel Aviv, Hong Kong, Vancouver, Kolkata, Johannesburg, Moscow and Melbourne, and local representatives in Paris, Milan, Berlin, Barcelona, Lausanne, Ramallah, Nairobi, and Sao Paulo.
About eMusic
eMusic (http://www.emusic.com/) stands alone as the only digital music service that is 100% focused on serving the needs of independent music fans and independent labels. Delivering more than 4.5 million downloads each month; eMusic is among the top digital music services, offering a diverse catalogue of 1,000,000 tracks from established and emerging artists in every genre from the world's top independent labels. eMusic was not only the first service to sell songs and albums in the popular MP3 format, it was the first company to launch a digital music subscription service. Unlike other services that severely restrict portability, eMusic allows members complete flexibility to burn CDs, transfer to MP3 devices and make multiple copies for personal use. eMusic also offers access to exclusive recordings from eMusicLive's network of premier music venues across the country.
About Tonelux
Tonelux (http://www.tonelux.com/) was created in 2003 after Paul Wolff, previous owner of API (Api Audio Products or Automated Processes, Inc) sold the company, then left the new company to explore a new direction in recording systems. Mr. Wolff purchased API in 1985 and through that period, designed and built more than 30 all discrete recording and mixing consoles, including the Legacy, Legacy Plus and the last console, the Vision, which was a complete surround recording/mixing console. Other innovative products included the 200 series outboard line, the famed 2500 bus compressor and one of the first external bussing mixers, the 8200 series. Wolff left those products behind as he saw a shift in the professional recording industry that called for a more compact, affordable recording product line with superior quality and tone. With the advent of the Digital Audio Workstation, recording was changing direction rapidly and the need to change direction in other areas was required. Having a visionary outlook at the industry, Mr. Wolff created a whole new product line with a whole new concept in design, which in only a few years has been used on many high profile recording and mixing projects and is rapidly becoming the go-to line for every aspect of recording. The Tonelux idea is to allow an artist or engineer the ability to custom build any size or format console like unit from 8 to 80 channels without any quality or tonal compromises. Paul Wolff began to see that with the change in recording direction, artists and engineers were re-inventing the process much like it was in the early days of recording where they were writing the rules as they recorded the band. This is why Mr. Wolff says, "It's like 1967 all over again". He also feels that the industry is not dying, it is growing from new roots into a whole new plant, and those of us who take care of the plant will reap the benefits of its fruit.
Media Contacts:
Andy Morris / Justin Kazmark
The Morris + King Company
(212) 561-7465 / (212) 561-7466
andy.morris@morris-king.com
justin.kazmark@morris-king.com
All other inquiries:
info@theorchard.com
Source: The Orchard
CONTACT: Andy Morris, +1-212-561-7465, andy.morris@morris-king.com, or
Justin Kazmark, +1-212-561-7466, justin.kazmark@morris-king.com, both of The Morris + King Company
# posted by Clyde @ 6:00 PM
PASTOR TROY'S LATEST SERMON USHERS IN NEW ERA OF HIP HOP
Congregations of hip hop lovers everywhere are being drawn into the world vividly described by Pastor Troy on his latest offering Stay True (845 Entertainment).
/24-7PressRelease/ - NEW YORK, NY, March 17, 2006 - Congregations of hip hop lovers everywhere are being drawn into the world vividly described by Pastor Troy on his latest offering Stay True (845 Entertainment).
Upon first listen, it becomes clear that Troy is no longer preaching to the choir. Instead, he takes aim at the unconverted -- the nonbelievers -- and gives them a deliciously devilish dose of their own medicine.
Boasting the talents of much-touted producers Cooley C, Drumm, P.NO and Shawty Redd.
Stay True finds Troy mixing it up with a new crop of music makers. The sound is still recognizable, however, and stays true to the renown, get-crunk-represent-the-dirty-south style that he introduced with his 1999 debut We Ready- I Declare War and 2001's Face Off.
The first single is "Well - Un - HUH," a song best described as up tempo, rugged and real. Of the track Troy says: " This song is a trademark phrase of mine that I made into a hook which I feel my fans will enjoy."
Born Micah Levar Troy in College Park, GA, Troy, 24, is the son of a drill sergeant-turned-pastor who laid down strict household rules and made sure his son was introduced to the church at an early age. But like most kids on his block, the young Troy was also exposed to street life. It is that dichotomy, that contradiction of influences, that continues to be reflected in his music today: the respectful preacher's kid who knows better but can't resist indulging his naughty side; the gentlemanly boy next door who seems oblivious to the wiles of his street corner friends but, in actuality, is far craftier than they could ever be.
On Stay True, Troy flirts with religion in one breath, embraces street life in the next and somehow manages to treat them with equal reverence.
Recording the album proved to be a cathartic experience for the rapper. "This album was very relaxing due to the creative control I had in putting it together," he said "I really enjoyed myself."
Since his beginnings, Troy's ascension in rap has been steady, earning him the respect of his peers and his fans. This release marks Troy's first release on (845 Entertainment Distributed by SMC/Fontana Universal). The move to an indie label is proving fruitful for the rapper - "This is cool because you don't have to sell a million records to get paid and you have more artistic control."
Whether at zenith of a mountain, or in the pulpit, Pastor Troy will continue his unique brand of proselytizing - he will always Stay True.
# # #
Press Release Contact Information:
Erin Burke
Erin Burke PR
freelance publicist
1783 Bedford Ave
Brooklyn, NY
USA 11225
Voice: 917 689 4975
E-Mail: erinburkepr@aol.com
/24-7PressRelease/ - NEW YORK, NY, March 17, 2006 - Congregations of hip hop lovers everywhere are being drawn into the world vividly described by Pastor Troy on his latest offering Stay True (845 Entertainment).
Upon first listen, it becomes clear that Troy is no longer preaching to the choir. Instead, he takes aim at the unconverted -- the nonbelievers -- and gives them a deliciously devilish dose of their own medicine.
Boasting the talents of much-touted producers Cooley C, Drumm, P.NO and Shawty Redd.
Stay True finds Troy mixing it up with a new crop of music makers. The sound is still recognizable, however, and stays true to the renown, get-crunk-represent-the-dirty-south style that he introduced with his 1999 debut We Ready- I Declare War and 2001's Face Off.
The first single is "Well - Un - HUH," a song best described as up tempo, rugged and real. Of the track Troy says: " This song is a trademark phrase of mine that I made into a hook which I feel my fans will enjoy."
Born Micah Levar Troy in College Park, GA, Troy, 24, is the son of a drill sergeant-turned-pastor who laid down strict household rules and made sure his son was introduced to the church at an early age. But like most kids on his block, the young Troy was also exposed to street life. It is that dichotomy, that contradiction of influences, that continues to be reflected in his music today: the respectful preacher's kid who knows better but can't resist indulging his naughty side; the gentlemanly boy next door who seems oblivious to the wiles of his street corner friends but, in actuality, is far craftier than they could ever be.
On Stay True, Troy flirts with religion in one breath, embraces street life in the next and somehow manages to treat them with equal reverence.
Recording the album proved to be a cathartic experience for the rapper. "This album was very relaxing due to the creative control I had in putting it together," he said "I really enjoyed myself."
Since his beginnings, Troy's ascension in rap has been steady, earning him the respect of his peers and his fans. This release marks Troy's first release on (845 Entertainment Distributed by SMC/Fontana Universal). The move to an indie label is proving fruitful for the rapper - "This is cool because you don't have to sell a million records to get paid and you have more artistic control."
Whether at zenith of a mountain, or in the pulpit, Pastor Troy will continue his unique brand of proselytizing - he will always Stay True.
# # #
Press Release Contact Information:
Erin Burke
Erin Burke PR
freelance publicist
1783 Bedford Ave
Brooklyn, NY
USA 11225
Voice: 917 689 4975
E-Mail: erinburkepr@aol.com
# posted by Clyde @ 5:51 AM
Superstar Nick Cannon to Perform at McDonald's(R) All American High School Basketball Games(TM)
SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 16, 2006--Rounding out the all-star lineup of the McDonald's All American High School Basketball Games and Powerade Jam Fest, hip hop artist & award winning entertainer Nick Cannon will perform his new single, "Dime Piece" during the highly anticipated halftime show of the All American Boys' Game on March 29th in his hometown of San Diego, CA.
It was announced this last week that "Dime Piece", the debut single off of his forthcoming solo album, Stages was the # 1 Most Added record in both Urban Mainstream and Rhythm Crossover radio formats. Due in stores later this spring, Stages will be the first release under his own label imprint, Can I Ball Records/Universal Motown.
"I'm looking forward to putting on a memorable performance for my hometown of San Diego, but most importantly, I am happy to have the opportunity to support the McDonald All American Games and the Games' mission of raising money for Ronald McDonald House Charities," said Cannon.
A San Diego native, the 25-year old Cannon is also the creator, director, writer and host of the number one rated show in cable television -- the sketch-inspired MTV's "Nick Cannon Presents Wild 'n Out." His other small and big screen hits include Nickelodeon's award-winning "The Nick Cannon Show," as well as a breakout role in the 2002 movie "Drumline."
Cannon is currently starring in three soon-to-be-released movies, including the Emilio Estevez directed Robert Kennedy assassination picture "Bobby," the highly anticipated animated film "Monster House," and the gritty indie release "Weapons."
Game organizers say Cannon's performance is an added bonus for basketball and music fans alike.
"The McDonald's All American Games and Powerade Jam Fest offer a multifaceted week of fun that combines the best of sports with the best of musical entertainment," said Michon Ellis, director of the McDonald's All American Games. "For just $30 for both events, attendees will get to see world-class entertainer Nick Cannon perform, enjoy a shootout contest and watch high school's best basketball players make history."
In addition to Cannon, the All American Games festivities will feature an all-star cast of basketball enthusiasts who are lending their talents to support the Games and Ronald McDonald House Charities. Celebrity judges for the high-energy Powerade Jam Fest, March 27 at SDSU's Peterson Gym, include Drew Brees, LaDainian Tomlinson, Shawne Merriman, WNBA star Nikky McCray, who will also perform the national anthem at the event, four-time NBA champion Steve Kerr, and Sonny Hill and Howard Garfinkel, both original members of the Games selection committee.
Tickets for the All American Games, March 29 at Cox Arena, start at just $15, and prices include admission to both the Boys' and Girls' Games as well as Cannon's halftime performance. Tickets can be purchased at www.sdmcdonalds.com, at all TicketMaster outlets and by calling 866/909-GAME.
Tickets for the Powerade Jam Fest are available for $15 and can be purchased at the Aztec Center Ticket Office at San Diego State University or at the Aztec Athletic Ticket office at Qualcomm Stadium, window "E." Jam Fest tickets can also be ordered by calling 866/909-GAME.
For more than 25 years, Ronald McDonald House Charities of San Diego (RMHC-SD) has helped children and families. RMHC-SD provides comfort, strength and stability for families with children in medical crises by operating Ronald McDonald House, a "home away from home," and supporting synergistic programming for the San Diego community. Since its opening in 1980, the Ronald McDonald House has provided more than 100,000 nights of lodging and support to more than 10,000 families whose children face cancer, leukemia and other life-threatening illnesses.
McDonald's is the world's leading foodservice retailer, with more than 30,000 restaurants serving over 47 million people each day. Approximately 95 percent of San Diego McDonald's restaurants are owned and operated by independent local businessmen and women.
Editor's Note: High-resolution images of Nick Cannon are available. To obtain, please contact Lauren DiGeronimo at 619/296-0605, ext. 247 or ld@nstpr.com.
Contacts
Nuffer, Smith, Tucker
Lauren DiGeronimo, 619-296-0605, ext. 247
ld@nstpr.com
It was announced this last week that "Dime Piece", the debut single off of his forthcoming solo album, Stages was the # 1 Most Added record in both Urban Mainstream and Rhythm Crossover radio formats. Due in stores later this spring, Stages will be the first release under his own label imprint, Can I Ball Records/Universal Motown.
"I'm looking forward to putting on a memorable performance for my hometown of San Diego, but most importantly, I am happy to have the opportunity to support the McDonald All American Games and the Games' mission of raising money for Ronald McDonald House Charities," said Cannon.
A San Diego native, the 25-year old Cannon is also the creator, director, writer and host of the number one rated show in cable television -- the sketch-inspired MTV's "Nick Cannon Presents Wild 'n Out." His other small and big screen hits include Nickelodeon's award-winning "The Nick Cannon Show," as well as a breakout role in the 2002 movie "Drumline."
Cannon is currently starring in three soon-to-be-released movies, including the Emilio Estevez directed Robert Kennedy assassination picture "Bobby," the highly anticipated animated film "Monster House," and the gritty indie release "Weapons."
Game organizers say Cannon's performance is an added bonus for basketball and music fans alike.
"The McDonald's All American Games and Powerade Jam Fest offer a multifaceted week of fun that combines the best of sports with the best of musical entertainment," said Michon Ellis, director of the McDonald's All American Games. "For just $30 for both events, attendees will get to see world-class entertainer Nick Cannon perform, enjoy a shootout contest and watch high school's best basketball players make history."
In addition to Cannon, the All American Games festivities will feature an all-star cast of basketball enthusiasts who are lending their talents to support the Games and Ronald McDonald House Charities. Celebrity judges for the high-energy Powerade Jam Fest, March 27 at SDSU's Peterson Gym, include Drew Brees, LaDainian Tomlinson, Shawne Merriman, WNBA star Nikky McCray, who will also perform the national anthem at the event, four-time NBA champion Steve Kerr, and Sonny Hill and Howard Garfinkel, both original members of the Games selection committee.
Tickets for the All American Games, March 29 at Cox Arena, start at just $15, and prices include admission to both the Boys' and Girls' Games as well as Cannon's halftime performance. Tickets can be purchased at www.sdmcdonalds.com, at all TicketMaster outlets and by calling 866/909-GAME.
Tickets for the Powerade Jam Fest are available for $15 and can be purchased at the Aztec Center Ticket Office at San Diego State University or at the Aztec Athletic Ticket office at Qualcomm Stadium, window "E." Jam Fest tickets can also be ordered by calling 866/909-GAME.
For more than 25 years, Ronald McDonald House Charities of San Diego (RMHC-SD) has helped children and families. RMHC-SD provides comfort, strength and stability for families with children in medical crises by operating Ronald McDonald House, a "home away from home," and supporting synergistic programming for the San Diego community. Since its opening in 1980, the Ronald McDonald House has provided more than 100,000 nights of lodging and support to more than 10,000 families whose children face cancer, leukemia and other life-threatening illnesses.
McDonald's is the world's leading foodservice retailer, with more than 30,000 restaurants serving over 47 million people each day. Approximately 95 percent of San Diego McDonald's restaurants are owned and operated by independent local businessmen and women.
Editor's Note: High-resolution images of Nick Cannon are available. To obtain, please contact Lauren DiGeronimo at 619/296-0605, ext. 247 or ld@nstpr.com.
Contacts
Nuffer, Smith, Tucker
Lauren DiGeronimo, 619-296-0605, ext. 247
ld@nstpr.com
# posted by Clyde @ 5:51 AM
HIP-HOP STAR T.I. TO PREVIEW HIS UPCOMING ALBUM KING EXCLUSIVELY ON SIRIUS SATELLITE RADIO
WHO: Atlanta-based rap star T.I., whose fourth album King
(Grand Hustle/Atlantic) will be released on March 28
WHAT: In an exclusive Personal Preview Special, T.I. will preview his upcoming album King and talk about each track with Shade 45 channel host DJ Drama (of the Atlanta DJ crew The Aphilliates)
WHEN: Monday, March 20 from 8 pm to 10 pm ET
WHERE: Exclusively on Shade 45 (channel 45) on SIRIUS Satellite Radio
MORE: T.I. is the latest artist to present his upcoming album exclusively for the Personal Preview Special on Shade 45 before it hits the streets. Previous Personal Preview Specials, during which artists with highly-anticipated albums sit with a Shade 45 on-air personality and go through the album track-by-track, providing exclusive commentary, have featured 50 Cent, Common and Tony Yayo.
Shade 45 is the totally uncut, uncensored, commercial-free hip-hop channel co-created and produced by recording artist Eminem. DJ Drama, and all of the Aphilliates, can be heard on Shade 45 every Friday from 8 pm to 10 pm ET during their show, The Streets Iz Watchin. Other notable artists who host weekly shows exclusively on Shade 45 include DJ Kay Slay, DJ Whoo Kid and many more.
For more information, visit www.sirius.com.
CONTACT: Andrea Ferguson (andrea_ferguson@dkcnews.com) 212.981-5242
(Grand Hustle/Atlantic) will be released on March 28
WHAT: In an exclusive Personal Preview Special, T.I. will preview his upcoming album King and talk about each track with Shade 45 channel host DJ Drama (of the Atlanta DJ crew The Aphilliates)
WHEN: Monday, March 20 from 8 pm to 10 pm ET
WHERE: Exclusively on Shade 45 (channel 45) on SIRIUS Satellite Radio
MORE: T.I. is the latest artist to present his upcoming album exclusively for the Personal Preview Special on Shade 45 before it hits the streets. Previous Personal Preview Specials, during which artists with highly-anticipated albums sit with a Shade 45 on-air personality and go through the album track-by-track, providing exclusive commentary, have featured 50 Cent, Common and Tony Yayo.
Shade 45 is the totally uncut, uncensored, commercial-free hip-hop channel co-created and produced by recording artist Eminem. DJ Drama, and all of the Aphilliates, can be heard on Shade 45 every Friday from 8 pm to 10 pm ET during their show, The Streets Iz Watchin. Other notable artists who host weekly shows exclusively on Shade 45 include DJ Kay Slay, DJ Whoo Kid and many more.
For more information, visit www.sirius.com.
CONTACT: Andrea Ferguson (andrea_ferguson@dkcnews.com) 212.981-5242
# posted by Clyde @ 5:49 AM
NEW YORK UNIVERSITY'S SKIRBALL CENTER PRESENTS FEST FORWARD: HIP-HOP UNBOUND APRIL 3 - 15
ALTERNATIVE AND WIDE-RANGING EXAMINATION OF HIP-HOP AS A CULTURAL FORCE EXEMPLIFIES SKIRBALL'S YOUNG ADULT AUDIENCE INITIATIVE
Hip-hop permeates todays youth culture around the world as a vibrant, challenging and constantly transforming phenomenon. Early on, the term hip-hop was used to describe the four elements: emceeing (rapping), deejaying (turntablism), graffiti, and breakdancing. Today, however, everything from dance to theater to fashion is encompassed by the genre. Bridging the gap between underground expression and mainstream commercialism, hip-hop has created not only an impressive share of superstars, but also more than a little controversy in innumerable cultural and demographic contexts.
From April 3 to 15, NYU's Jack H. Skirball Centerwhose explicit mission it is to actively engage young adult (1830) audiences through live performancepresents Fest Forward: Hip-Hop Unbound, a singularly expansive array of programs celebrating and re-examining 30 years of hip-hop as a cultural force. Skirball Center Executive Director Wiley Hausam co-curates and co-produces the festival, along with Rika Iino, CEO/Producer of Sozo Media, and Jason King, associate chair of the Clive Davis Program of Recorded Music at NYUs Tisch School of the Arts. Fest Forward will feature performances, discussions and workshops about the many facets of whats out there in the wide world of hip-hop, encompassing the music, theater, dance, video, fashion, politics and ideas that have grown out this urban folk art. As a whole, the programming focuses on the contributions of women, Asians, Latinos, political activists, thinkers, crossover artists (in theater and dance) and young underground artists to draw an alternative portrait of the hip-hop landscape, adding richness and complexity to the common portrayal of hip-hop in the media.
The Fest Forward performances will span a wide range of media, from a theatrical reading and dance pieces to a documentary film and a concert. Armed with a new album, legendary Bay Area rappers The Coup will bring their 14 years of politically charged experience to a show at the Skirball Center. A two-part event focusing on women and dance in hip-hop will feature performances by troupes Decadancetheatre and Full Circle Productions. Deep*NYC, a program integrating fashion, video, and genre-bending multicultural acts will be hosted by MC Akim Funk Buddha, an artist who performs a collage of dance, poetry, and throat-singing. Fest-goers will also have the chance to take a sneak peak at a segment of documentary work-in-progress, Apache Line: From Gangs to Hip-Hop by legendary dancer Popmaster Fabel of the Rock Steady Crew. Called The Great Hip-Hop Swindle, this presentation will also include special dance performances and a panel/Q&A session. Rounding off the performance portion of Fest Forward is a staged reading of a new theater work by cutting-edge poetry and performance ensemble Universes.
In addition to the array of performances, a trio of retrospective panels with high-powered participants, produced by Jason King, are set to take place over the course of Fest Forward. Early hip-hop pioneer Afrika Bambaataa calls together the people behind his seminal work, Planet Rock for a
panel discussion on its nexus, moderated by David Toop. Hip-hop has long been a vehicle for outspoken, powerful women to vent their perspectives candidly, but we hardly ever hear from the women who run the businesses behind the scenes.
Fest Forward presents Executive Decisions: 30 Years of Powerful Women in Hip-Hop as probably the first public showcase of the legendary female movers and shakers in the music industry who have helped push hip-hop forward over the years. Finally, a discussion entitled The Future of Hip-Hop will give a diverse group of all-star scholars and journalists just five minutes each to offer three wishes for the next thirty years of hip-hop. The Retrospectives are co-sponsored by NYUs Tisch School of the Arts.
Finally, grouped under the moniker Beyond Basic, a series of interactive workshops will provide a behind-the-scenes look at performance aspects of hip-hop, with demonstrations by recognized masters. NYU student participants will learn the technique behind beatboxing, breakdancing, turntablism and rhyme/spoken word. Kid Lucky, an expert practitioner, presents a 14-piece human beatbox orchestra called Nu Voices, while well-known breakdancer Popmaster Fabel will demonstrate hip-hop movement with a group of young dancers. Filmmaker and turntablism guru John Carluccio, along with DJs Excess and IXL, will host a performance workshop focusing on the history and applications of turntable techniques. Finally, Universes will share more about hip-hops relationship with poetry, concluding the series of Beyond Basic workshops.
Fest Forward: Hip-Hop Unbound is part of a program designed to engage college-age youth and young adults under the age of 30 in cultural events at the Skirball Center. The Center presents theater, dance, music, musical theater, and opera, solo performance, comedy, video, film, and public affairs events. Its mission is to serve the NYU community while building young adult audiences (ages 18-30) for live performance by reaching out to them with a broad range of world-class, forward-thinking work at low ticket prices. L. Jay Oliva, President Emeritus of NYU is the executive producer of the Skirball Center. Tickets for NYU students to Fest Forward: Hip-Hop Unbound are $7.
What follows is a lineup of Fest Forward: Hip-Hop Unbound events at the Skirball Center in April:
FESTIVAL PERFORMANCES:
Decadancetheatre + Full Circle Productions: Wednesday, April 5 at 7:00P.M.; Friday, April 7 at 7:00P.M.
Tickets: $25 general public; $15 NYU faculty & staff; $7 NYU students
A two-part evening of women and hip-hop dance from New York City.
Decadancetheatre is made of up young women from the U.S., Colombia, and Japan, who acquired the common language of hip-hops urban folk culture in the clubs and on the streets of the cities where they grew up. Led by artistic director, Jennifer Weber, her leading dancers bring . . . the feminine mystique to hip-hop. (Village Voice)
Full Circle Productions, led by Ana Rokafella Garcia and veteran B-boy, Gabriel Kwikstep Dionisio, is a hip-hop collective of women and men that brings the positive image of women in full command of the hip-hop culture. Their recent works include Soular Powerd (New Victory Theater) and the current, Innaviews (Dance Theatre Workshop).
The Great Hip-Hop Swindle: Thursday, April 6 at 7:00 P.M.
Tickets: $15 general public; $10 NYU faculty & staff; $7 NYU students
A premiere screening of a segment of the new documentary-in-progress by legendary dancer and V.P. of the world-renowned Rock Steady Crew, Popmaster Fabel. Apache Line: From Gangs to Hip-Hop documents the foundations of b-boying, popping and rocking as it emerged from the gang era of the mid-1970s in Spanish Harlem. The screening will be followed by a performance with special guests in which dance legends meet new jacks, and will close with a panel/Q & A with members of this community. Produced by Thomas O. Kriegsmann.
Ameriville: A Staged Reading by Universes Tuesday, April 11 at 7:00P.M.
Tickets: $7
The acclaimed performance ensemble Universes present a first-look concert reading of their newest creation Ameriville. Comprised of Gamal Chasten, Mildred Ruiz, Ninja and Steven Sapp, Universes is best known for their ground-breaking off-Broadway hit Slanguage. Ameriville has been developed in part through a residency at the Skirball Center.
Deep*NYC
An evening of music, fashion, and video
Produced by Rika Iino (Sozo Media)
Thursday, April 13 at 7:00P.M.
Tickets: $15 general public; $10 NYU faculty & staff; $7 NYU students
Dig deep into unstoppable urban expressions by NYCs hottest emerging talents. A multimedia marathon hosted by MC Akim Funk Buddha, featuring Bi-Trip, a Japanese hip-hop dance group, Dujeous, a live hip-hop sensation, and other genre-breaking multi-cultural acts, fashion shows, a DJ, video and a very special guest. Produced by Rika Iino (Sozo Media).
The Coup: Saturday, April 15 at 10:00P.M.
Tickets: $25 general public; $15 NYU faculty & staff; $7 NYU students
The Coup's new album, Pick A Bigger Weapon, kicks off with a classic Boots Riley line I'm a walking contradiction/Like bullets and love mixin... and then it just gets better. The Coups newest songs capture the collisions between economics and everyday life, the political and the personal. After a 14-year career that has defined the word uncompromising, the Coup return armed with bigger funk and taller tales.
WORKSHOPS:
Beyond Basic
Beyond Basic is a series of four performance workshops designed to encourage NYU students to get up-close and personal with the makers of live hip-hop. From b-boys to turntables to human beatbox, take your knowledge to the next level. Go back stage and behind the scenes with the pioneers and see how they do it. Go beyond basic.
Beyond Basic: Human Beatbox
NU VOICES by Kid Lucky and Beatboxer Entertainment
Tuesday, April 4 at 7:00P.M. Tickets: $7
Beatbox movement pioneer Kid Lucky presents NU VOICES, a 14-piece human beatbox orchestra. From vocal scratching to scatting to Tuvan throat singing, the all-star vocal band will demonstrate mouth-watering original improvisations, combined with urban dance remixes you know and love by such artists as Mary J Blige, P Diddy, Dr. Dre, KLF, Soul II Soul and even Metallica. Produced by Rika Iino (Sozo Media).
Beyond Basic: Popping & Locking
Thursday, April 6 at 3:00P.M.
Tickets: $7
Jorge Fabel Pabon, a/k/a the legendary Popmaster Fabel leads a group of young dancers through the basics of hip-hop movement. Fabel teaches in the Experimental Theatre wing of NYUs Tisch School of the Arts.
Beyond Basic: Turntablism
Hop-Fu: Hip-Hop Meets Kung Fu
Saturday, April 8 at 2:00P.M.
Tickets: $7
Hosted by filmmaker and turntablism guru John Carluccio and DJs Excess and IXL, this performance workshop will take you through the history, the techniques and the application of turntables. Their ground-breaking collaboration, Hop-Fu: Hip-Hop Meets Kung Fu will unveil film sound track and scratch techniques like youve never seen and heard before. Produced by Rika Iino (Sozo Media).
Beyond Basic: Art of Rhyme/Spoken Word
Wednesday, April 12 at 3:00P.M.
Tickets: $7
The Universes will conclude the series of four Beyond Basic sessions by sharing their art and technique, derived from the New York poetry scene, with a group of verbally adept NYU students.
RETROSPECTIVES:
Hip-Hop Retrospectives
Hip-Hop Retrospectives is a three-part discussion series that takes a look back at the road paved by hip-hop pioneers and a look forward at a global culture that some feel has yet to realize its greatest potential. Produced by Jason King. Co-sponsored by Tisch School of the Arts.
The Making of Planet Rock
Monday, April 3 at 7:00P.M.
Tickets: $15 general public; $10 NYU faculty & staff; $7 NYU students
Performed by hip-hop pioneer Afrika Bambaataa and the Soul Sonic Force, Planet Rock is arguably the most classic recording in hip-hop history. For the first time in a live setting, The Making of Planet Rock will bring together the original creative team behind the song - artists, producers, engineers, record company executives and special guests - to reflect on the making of the record, more than 20 years after its release. Speakers include Afrika Bambaataa Arthur Baker, Fab Five Freddy, Monica Lynch, John Robie, Tom Silverman and special guests. Moderated by pioneering author David Toop.
The Future of Hip-Hop
Saturday, April 8 at 7:00P.M.
Tickets: $15 general public; $10 NYU faculty & staff; $7 NYU students
We've given some of the sharpest critical minds in music five minutes each to offer three wishes for the next three years of hip-hop. Destined to be a controversial evening, the panel includes luminaries: Ta-Nehisi Coates (Time, Village Voice), Jaylah Burrell (Pop Matters), Richard Goldstein (former Voice editor), Margo Jefferson (Pulitzer Prize-winner, New York Times), Bakari Kitwana (Why White Kids Love Hip-Hop), Sacha Jenkins (Ego Trip co-founder), Cristina Veran (One World, Spin) and Oliver Wang (Classic Material, Vibe).
Executive Decisions: 30 Years of Powerful Women in Hip-Hop
Monday, April 10 at 7:00P.M.
Tickets: $15 general public; $10 NYU faculty & staff; $7 NYU students
This exciting event will bring together some of the pioneering women in hip-hop who have worked as record label CEOs, presidents, and senior executives to reflect on the challenges they faced climbing to the top of a male-dominated industry. Panel includes: Ann Carli, former senior executive at Jive; Lisa Cortes, former president of Loose Cannon; Carmen Ashhurst, former president of Def Jam; Monica Lynch, former president of Tommy Boy, Denise Brown, former head of Warner Bros. Urban, many others. Moderated by acclaimed author and journalist Danyel Smith.
TICKETS:
UNBOUND PASSES:
$100 General public / NYU faculty & staff
$50 for NYU students
Go completely unbound and enjoy the ultimate, all-inclusive hip-hop experience by purchasing a festival pass. These Unbound Passes are good for admission to all events. Pass holders do not require tickets to access events, workshops, performances, and panels. To guarantee admittance you must be present at the venue 30 minutes prior to the events scheduled start time. A limited number of Unbound Passes are available on a first-come, first-served basis. These passes are non-transferable.
Online Ticketing Fees Apply
www.skirballcenter.nyu.edu
In Person No Ticketing Fees
Two Locations:
Shagan Box Office, 566 LaGuardia Place
Hours: TSA 12:00 to 6:00P.M. and two hours prior to performances.
Ticket Central, 416 West 42nd Street.
Hours: Daily, 12noon 8:00P.M.
By Phone Ticketing Fees Apply
Ticket Central, 212-279-4200
Hours: Daily, 12noon 8:00P.M.
The Skirball Center at NYU is located at 566 LaGuardia Place on the south side of Washington Square Park between Washington Square South (4th Street) and 3rd Street.
The Skirball Center is close to most subway lines:
West 4th Street - A, B, C, D, E, F, V
8Th Street & Broadway N, R
Astor Place 6
Christopher Street - 1
Union Square L, N, Q, R, W, 4, 5, 6
Buses serving the area: #5, 6, 8, 12
The PATH trains stops at 9th Street and 6th Avenue
For more information, please contact
Blake Zidell, Brian Shimkovitz or Carla Sacks at
Sacks & Co., 212.741.1000,
blake@sacksco.com, brian.shimkovitz@sacksco.om or carla@sacksco.com.
Hip-hop permeates todays youth culture around the world as a vibrant, challenging and constantly transforming phenomenon. Early on, the term hip-hop was used to describe the four elements: emceeing (rapping), deejaying (turntablism), graffiti, and breakdancing. Today, however, everything from dance to theater to fashion is encompassed by the genre. Bridging the gap between underground expression and mainstream commercialism, hip-hop has created not only an impressive share of superstars, but also more than a little controversy in innumerable cultural and demographic contexts.
From April 3 to 15, NYU's Jack H. Skirball Centerwhose explicit mission it is to actively engage young adult (1830) audiences through live performancepresents Fest Forward: Hip-Hop Unbound, a singularly expansive array of programs celebrating and re-examining 30 years of hip-hop as a cultural force. Skirball Center Executive Director Wiley Hausam co-curates and co-produces the festival, along with Rika Iino, CEO/Producer of Sozo Media, and Jason King, associate chair of the Clive Davis Program of Recorded Music at NYUs Tisch School of the Arts. Fest Forward will feature performances, discussions and workshops about the many facets of whats out there in the wide world of hip-hop, encompassing the music, theater, dance, video, fashion, politics and ideas that have grown out this urban folk art. As a whole, the programming focuses on the contributions of women, Asians, Latinos, political activists, thinkers, crossover artists (in theater and dance) and young underground artists to draw an alternative portrait of the hip-hop landscape, adding richness and complexity to the common portrayal of hip-hop in the media.
The Fest Forward performances will span a wide range of media, from a theatrical reading and dance pieces to a documentary film and a concert. Armed with a new album, legendary Bay Area rappers The Coup will bring their 14 years of politically charged experience to a show at the Skirball Center. A two-part event focusing on women and dance in hip-hop will feature performances by troupes Decadancetheatre and Full Circle Productions. Deep*NYC, a program integrating fashion, video, and genre-bending multicultural acts will be hosted by MC Akim Funk Buddha, an artist who performs a collage of dance, poetry, and throat-singing. Fest-goers will also have the chance to take a sneak peak at a segment of documentary work-in-progress, Apache Line: From Gangs to Hip-Hop by legendary dancer Popmaster Fabel of the Rock Steady Crew. Called The Great Hip-Hop Swindle, this presentation will also include special dance performances and a panel/Q&A session. Rounding off the performance portion of Fest Forward is a staged reading of a new theater work by cutting-edge poetry and performance ensemble Universes.
In addition to the array of performances, a trio of retrospective panels with high-powered participants, produced by Jason King, are set to take place over the course of Fest Forward. Early hip-hop pioneer Afrika Bambaataa calls together the people behind his seminal work, Planet Rock for a
panel discussion on its nexus, moderated by David Toop. Hip-hop has long been a vehicle for outspoken, powerful women to vent their perspectives candidly, but we hardly ever hear from the women who run the businesses behind the scenes.
Fest Forward presents Executive Decisions: 30 Years of Powerful Women in Hip-Hop as probably the first public showcase of the legendary female movers and shakers in the music industry who have helped push hip-hop forward over the years. Finally, a discussion entitled The Future of Hip-Hop will give a diverse group of all-star scholars and journalists just five minutes each to offer three wishes for the next thirty years of hip-hop. The Retrospectives are co-sponsored by NYUs Tisch School of the Arts.
Finally, grouped under the moniker Beyond Basic, a series of interactive workshops will provide a behind-the-scenes look at performance aspects of hip-hop, with demonstrations by recognized masters. NYU student participants will learn the technique behind beatboxing, breakdancing, turntablism and rhyme/spoken word. Kid Lucky, an expert practitioner, presents a 14-piece human beatbox orchestra called Nu Voices, while well-known breakdancer Popmaster Fabel will demonstrate hip-hop movement with a group of young dancers. Filmmaker and turntablism guru John Carluccio, along with DJs Excess and IXL, will host a performance workshop focusing on the history and applications of turntable techniques. Finally, Universes will share more about hip-hops relationship with poetry, concluding the series of Beyond Basic workshops.
Fest Forward: Hip-Hop Unbound is part of a program designed to engage college-age youth and young adults under the age of 30 in cultural events at the Skirball Center. The Center presents theater, dance, music, musical theater, and opera, solo performance, comedy, video, film, and public affairs events. Its mission is to serve the NYU community while building young adult audiences (ages 18-30) for live performance by reaching out to them with a broad range of world-class, forward-thinking work at low ticket prices. L. Jay Oliva, President Emeritus of NYU is the executive producer of the Skirball Center. Tickets for NYU students to Fest Forward: Hip-Hop Unbound are $7.
What follows is a lineup of Fest Forward: Hip-Hop Unbound events at the Skirball Center in April:
FESTIVAL PERFORMANCES:
Decadancetheatre + Full Circle Productions: Wednesday, April 5 at 7:00P.M.; Friday, April 7 at 7:00P.M.
Tickets: $25 general public; $15 NYU faculty & staff; $7 NYU students
A two-part evening of women and hip-hop dance from New York City.
Decadancetheatre is made of up young women from the U.S., Colombia, and Japan, who acquired the common language of hip-hops urban folk culture in the clubs and on the streets of the cities where they grew up. Led by artistic director, Jennifer Weber, her leading dancers bring . . . the feminine mystique to hip-hop. (Village Voice)
Full Circle Productions, led by Ana Rokafella Garcia and veteran B-boy, Gabriel Kwikstep Dionisio, is a hip-hop collective of women and men that brings the positive image of women in full command of the hip-hop culture. Their recent works include Soular Powerd (New Victory Theater) and the current, Innaviews (Dance Theatre Workshop).
The Great Hip-Hop Swindle: Thursday, April 6 at 7:00 P.M.
Tickets: $15 general public; $10 NYU faculty & staff; $7 NYU students
A premiere screening of a segment of the new documentary-in-progress by legendary dancer and V.P. of the world-renowned Rock Steady Crew, Popmaster Fabel. Apache Line: From Gangs to Hip-Hop documents the foundations of b-boying, popping and rocking as it emerged from the gang era of the mid-1970s in Spanish Harlem. The screening will be followed by a performance with special guests in which dance legends meet new jacks, and will close with a panel/Q & A with members of this community. Produced by Thomas O. Kriegsmann.
Ameriville: A Staged Reading by Universes Tuesday, April 11 at 7:00P.M.
Tickets: $7
The acclaimed performance ensemble Universes present a first-look concert reading of their newest creation Ameriville. Comprised of Gamal Chasten, Mildred Ruiz, Ninja and Steven Sapp, Universes is best known for their ground-breaking off-Broadway hit Slanguage. Ameriville has been developed in part through a residency at the Skirball Center.
Deep*NYC
An evening of music, fashion, and video
Produced by Rika Iino (Sozo Media)
Thursday, April 13 at 7:00P.M.
Tickets: $15 general public; $10 NYU faculty & staff; $7 NYU students
Dig deep into unstoppable urban expressions by NYCs hottest emerging talents. A multimedia marathon hosted by MC Akim Funk Buddha, featuring Bi-Trip, a Japanese hip-hop dance group, Dujeous, a live hip-hop sensation, and other genre-breaking multi-cultural acts, fashion shows, a DJ, video and a very special guest. Produced by Rika Iino (Sozo Media).
The Coup: Saturday, April 15 at 10:00P.M.
Tickets: $25 general public; $15 NYU faculty & staff; $7 NYU students
The Coup's new album, Pick A Bigger Weapon, kicks off with a classic Boots Riley line I'm a walking contradiction/Like bullets and love mixin... and then it just gets better. The Coups newest songs capture the collisions between economics and everyday life, the political and the personal. After a 14-year career that has defined the word uncompromising, the Coup return armed with bigger funk and taller tales.
WORKSHOPS:
Beyond Basic
Beyond Basic is a series of four performance workshops designed to encourage NYU students to get up-close and personal with the makers of live hip-hop. From b-boys to turntables to human beatbox, take your knowledge to the next level. Go back stage and behind the scenes with the pioneers and see how they do it. Go beyond basic.
Beyond Basic: Human Beatbox
NU VOICES by Kid Lucky and Beatboxer Entertainment
Tuesday, April 4 at 7:00P.M. Tickets: $7
Beatbox movement pioneer Kid Lucky presents NU VOICES, a 14-piece human beatbox orchestra. From vocal scratching to scatting to Tuvan throat singing, the all-star vocal band will demonstrate mouth-watering original improvisations, combined with urban dance remixes you know and love by such artists as Mary J Blige, P Diddy, Dr. Dre, KLF, Soul II Soul and even Metallica. Produced by Rika Iino (Sozo Media).
Beyond Basic: Popping & Locking
Thursday, April 6 at 3:00P.M.
Tickets: $7
Jorge Fabel Pabon, a/k/a the legendary Popmaster Fabel leads a group of young dancers through the basics of hip-hop movement. Fabel teaches in the Experimental Theatre wing of NYUs Tisch School of the Arts.
Beyond Basic: Turntablism
Hop-Fu: Hip-Hop Meets Kung Fu
Saturday, April 8 at 2:00P.M.
Tickets: $7
Hosted by filmmaker and turntablism guru John Carluccio and DJs Excess and IXL, this performance workshop will take you through the history, the techniques and the application of turntables. Their ground-breaking collaboration, Hop-Fu: Hip-Hop Meets Kung Fu will unveil film sound track and scratch techniques like youve never seen and heard before. Produced by Rika Iino (Sozo Media).
Beyond Basic: Art of Rhyme/Spoken Word
Wednesday, April 12 at 3:00P.M.
Tickets: $7
The Universes will conclude the series of four Beyond Basic sessions by sharing their art and technique, derived from the New York poetry scene, with a group of verbally adept NYU students.
RETROSPECTIVES:
Hip-Hop Retrospectives
Hip-Hop Retrospectives is a three-part discussion series that takes a look back at the road paved by hip-hop pioneers and a look forward at a global culture that some feel has yet to realize its greatest potential. Produced by Jason King. Co-sponsored by Tisch School of the Arts.
The Making of Planet Rock
Monday, April 3 at 7:00P.M.
Tickets: $15 general public; $10 NYU faculty & staff; $7 NYU students
Performed by hip-hop pioneer Afrika Bambaataa and the Soul Sonic Force, Planet Rock is arguably the most classic recording in hip-hop history. For the first time in a live setting, The Making of Planet Rock will bring together the original creative team behind the song - artists, producers, engineers, record company executives and special guests - to reflect on the making of the record, more than 20 years after its release. Speakers include Afrika Bambaataa Arthur Baker, Fab Five Freddy, Monica Lynch, John Robie, Tom Silverman and special guests. Moderated by pioneering author David Toop.
The Future of Hip-Hop
Saturday, April 8 at 7:00P.M.
Tickets: $15 general public; $10 NYU faculty & staff; $7 NYU students
We've given some of the sharpest critical minds in music five minutes each to offer three wishes for the next three years of hip-hop. Destined to be a controversial evening, the panel includes luminaries: Ta-Nehisi Coates (Time, Village Voice), Jaylah Burrell (Pop Matters), Richard Goldstein (former Voice editor), Margo Jefferson (Pulitzer Prize-winner, New York Times), Bakari Kitwana (Why White Kids Love Hip-Hop), Sacha Jenkins (Ego Trip co-founder), Cristina Veran (One World, Spin) and Oliver Wang (Classic Material, Vibe).
Executive Decisions: 30 Years of Powerful Women in Hip-Hop
Monday, April 10 at 7:00P.M.
Tickets: $15 general public; $10 NYU faculty & staff; $7 NYU students
This exciting event will bring together some of the pioneering women in hip-hop who have worked as record label CEOs, presidents, and senior executives to reflect on the challenges they faced climbing to the top of a male-dominated industry. Panel includes: Ann Carli, former senior executive at Jive; Lisa Cortes, former president of Loose Cannon; Carmen Ashhurst, former president of Def Jam; Monica Lynch, former president of Tommy Boy, Denise Brown, former head of Warner Bros. Urban, many others. Moderated by acclaimed author and journalist Danyel Smith.
TICKETS:
UNBOUND PASSES:
$100 General public / NYU faculty & staff
$50 for NYU students
Go completely unbound and enjoy the ultimate, all-inclusive hip-hop experience by purchasing a festival pass. These Unbound Passes are good for admission to all events. Pass holders do not require tickets to access events, workshops, performances, and panels. To guarantee admittance you must be present at the venue 30 minutes prior to the events scheduled start time. A limited number of Unbound Passes are available on a first-come, first-served basis. These passes are non-transferable.
Online Ticketing Fees Apply
www.skirballcenter.nyu.edu
In Person No Ticketing Fees
Two Locations:
Shagan Box Office, 566 LaGuardia Place
Hours: TSA 12:00 to 6:00P.M. and two hours prior to performances.
Ticket Central, 416 West 42nd Street.
Hours: Daily, 12noon 8:00P.M.
By Phone Ticketing Fees Apply
Ticket Central, 212-279-4200
Hours: Daily, 12noon 8:00P.M.
The Skirball Center at NYU is located at 566 LaGuardia Place on the south side of Washington Square Park between Washington Square South (4th Street) and 3rd Street.
The Skirball Center is close to most subway lines:
West 4th Street - A, B, C, D, E, F, V
8Th Street & Broadway N, R
Astor Place 6
Christopher Street - 1
Union Square L, N, Q, R, W, 4, 5, 6
Buses serving the area: #5, 6, 8, 12
The PATH trains stops at 9th Street and 6th Avenue
For more information, please contact
Blake Zidell, Brian Shimkovitz or Carla Sacks at
Sacks & Co., 212.741.1000,
blake@sacksco.com, brian.shimkovitz@sacksco.om or carla@sacksco.com.
# posted by Clyde @ 5:48 AM
MusicIP Partners with Key Industry Leaders
MusicIP, the first global music relationship engine, today announced that 15 music industry leaders have joined the MusicIP partner program, enhancing technology and solutions available to consumers, artists and enterprises. The partnerships provide strong validation for the newly launched company and the industrys desire for a solution that more effectively connects consumers, artists and enterprises.
AUSTIN, Texas (PRWEB) March 17, 2006 -- MusicIP, the first global music relationship engine, today announced that 15 music industry leaders have joined the MusicIP partner program, enhancing technology and solutions available to consumers, artists and enterprises. The diversity of MusicIPs technology platform accounts for the variety of partnerships announced today. The partnerships provide strong validation for the newly launched company and the industrys desire for a solution that more effectively connects consumers, artists and enterprises.
The new partners include:
AOL has deployed MusicIP's MusicDNS service and MusicIP's Acoustic Discovery Framework for global use in Winamp, one of the most popular media players in the world with nearly 52 million unique monthly visitors worldwide according to comScore Media Metrix, January 2006. The technology offers Winamp users the benefits of instant-playlists and new-music discoveries.
BigChampagne and MusicIP have established a strategic alliance in which MusicIP provides anonymous data to BigChampagne, allowing the technology and market research company to turn that data into industry actionable wisdom.
Creative Commons, a nonprofit organization that promotes the creative re-use of intellectual and artistic works, will work with MusicIP to provide a layer of copyright enforcement within the MusicIP ListenerLink service, allowing for music makers to expose their music to listeners in a highly targeted fashion.
FIQL, an online music community, partnered with MusicIP to expose community members to more playlists. Music fans using MusicIP Mixer can post playlists directly to FIQL.com and fans can import any playlist they see on FIQL directly into MusicIP Mixer.
MusicBrainz, a user-maintained music encyclopedia, partnered with MusicIP to provide Open Source, Open Data music identification.
Magnatune, an independent, online record label, partnered with MusicIP to better analyze their music collection, as well as to provide an avenue for their artists to be discovered.
ElatinMusic, the premier Web site for Latin music, is incorporating MusicIPs MusicDNS service to identify the master recording of each song of their vast catalog. The partnership also includes bundling the MusicIP Mixer into ElatinMusics Web site.
Boombang, a product business design firm, has developed a deep understanding of the MusicIP technology platform, which gives them a unique value-add in their design work with consumer electronics and interface partners.
Waterloo Records, one of the countrys most revered music stores, partnered with MusicIP to drive highly targeted buyer traffic from both Web and desktop applications with the BuyHear program. Waterloo is an affiliate of the BuyHear program.
Hungama Mobile, the largest collection of Bollywood music, licensed MusicDNS and bundling MusicIP Mixer to provide stronger connections to between their audiences.
U3, a software platform company that transforms USB flash drives from simple storage devices into U3 smart drives, bundled the MusicIP Mixer into their existing technology to provide a solution to better manage, enjoy and grow digital music libraries on their smart drives.
.Songs, aims to revolutionize the online professional song placement market. .Songs utilizes MusicIPs fingerprinting and acoustic discovery Open Fingerprint technology to expand its song catalog and drive their business.
StreamCast Networks, Inc., developers and distributors of the popular Morpheus file-sharing and search software, is incorporating Music IP's web-based Acoustic Discovery Framework, allowing millions of Morpheus users to discover music they would otherwise never find.
MusicToDigital.com, which converts compact disk music collections into digital format, licensed MusicIPs MusicDNS service and is helping customers better manage, enjoy and grow their digital music libraries by bundling the MusicIP Mixer within their service.
Applian Technology Inc. provides software solutions that turn PCs into streaming media recorders. Applian Technologies Inc. will enhance the companys online media recording tools, including a soon to be released tag fixing product, by incorporating MusicIPs MusicDNS service and bundling the MusicIP Mixer.
About MusicIP
Known as the Global Music Relationship Engine, MusicIP is the axis of the digital-music technology ecosystem with scalable services and products for every major industry niche. Founded in 2000, MusicIP provides revolutionary solutions that connect listeners, artists and enterprises. In addition to the low-cost Music Digital Name Service (MusicDNS) and patented Acoustic Discovery Framework, MusicIP's language-independent technologies include: the free MusicIP Mixer application for consumers to rediscover their own collections and discover new music; MusicIP's ListenerLink service which connects musicians directly to new fans worldwide; and a variety of services for music enterprises that connect, personalize and expose more music to more customers. For more information, visit www.musicip.com.
# # #
Lindsey Tishgart
http://www.musicip.com/
512-527-7022
AUSTIN, Texas (PRWEB) March 17, 2006 -- MusicIP, the first global music relationship engine, today announced that 15 music industry leaders have joined the MusicIP partner program, enhancing technology and solutions available to consumers, artists and enterprises. The diversity of MusicIPs technology platform accounts for the variety of partnerships announced today. The partnerships provide strong validation for the newly launched company and the industrys desire for a solution that more effectively connects consumers, artists and enterprises.
The new partners include:
AOL has deployed MusicIP's MusicDNS service and MusicIP's Acoustic Discovery Framework for global use in Winamp, one of the most popular media players in the world with nearly 52 million unique monthly visitors worldwide according to comScore Media Metrix, January 2006. The technology offers Winamp users the benefits of instant-playlists and new-music discoveries.
BigChampagne and MusicIP have established a strategic alliance in which MusicIP provides anonymous data to BigChampagne, allowing the technology and market research company to turn that data into industry actionable wisdom.
Creative Commons, a nonprofit organization that promotes the creative re-use of intellectual and artistic works, will work with MusicIP to provide a layer of copyright enforcement within the MusicIP ListenerLink service, allowing for music makers to expose their music to listeners in a highly targeted fashion.
FIQL, an online music community, partnered with MusicIP to expose community members to more playlists. Music fans using MusicIP Mixer can post playlists directly to FIQL.com and fans can import any playlist they see on FIQL directly into MusicIP Mixer.
MusicBrainz, a user-maintained music encyclopedia, partnered with MusicIP to provide Open Source, Open Data music identification.
Magnatune, an independent, online record label, partnered with MusicIP to better analyze their music collection, as well as to provide an avenue for their artists to be discovered.
ElatinMusic, the premier Web site for Latin music, is incorporating MusicIPs MusicDNS service to identify the master recording of each song of their vast catalog. The partnership also includes bundling the MusicIP Mixer into ElatinMusics Web site.
Boombang, a product business design firm, has developed a deep understanding of the MusicIP technology platform, which gives them a unique value-add in their design work with consumer electronics and interface partners.
Waterloo Records, one of the countrys most revered music stores, partnered with MusicIP to drive highly targeted buyer traffic from both Web and desktop applications with the BuyHear program. Waterloo is an affiliate of the BuyHear program.
Hungama Mobile, the largest collection of Bollywood music, licensed MusicDNS and bundling MusicIP Mixer to provide stronger connections to between their audiences.
U3, a software platform company that transforms USB flash drives from simple storage devices into U3 smart drives, bundled the MusicIP Mixer into their existing technology to provide a solution to better manage, enjoy and grow digital music libraries on their smart drives.
.Songs, aims to revolutionize the online professional song placement market. .Songs utilizes MusicIPs fingerprinting and acoustic discovery Open Fingerprint technology to expand its song catalog and drive their business.
StreamCast Networks, Inc., developers and distributors of the popular Morpheus file-sharing and search software, is incorporating Music IP's web-based Acoustic Discovery Framework, allowing millions of Morpheus users to discover music they would otherwise never find.
MusicToDigital.com, which converts compact disk music collections into digital format, licensed MusicIPs MusicDNS service and is helping customers better manage, enjoy and grow their digital music libraries by bundling the MusicIP Mixer within their service.
Applian Technology Inc. provides software solutions that turn PCs into streaming media recorders. Applian Technologies Inc. will enhance the companys online media recording tools, including a soon to be released tag fixing product, by incorporating MusicIPs MusicDNS service and bundling the MusicIP Mixer.
About MusicIP
Known as the Global Music Relationship Engine, MusicIP is the axis of the digital-music technology ecosystem with scalable services and products for every major industry niche. Founded in 2000, MusicIP provides revolutionary solutions that connect listeners, artists and enterprises. In addition to the low-cost Music Digital Name Service (MusicDNS) and patented Acoustic Discovery Framework, MusicIP's language-independent technologies include: the free MusicIP Mixer application for consumers to rediscover their own collections and discover new music; MusicIP's ListenerLink service which connects musicians directly to new fans worldwide; and a variety of services for music enterprises that connect, personalize and expose more music to more customers. For more information, visit www.musicip.com.
# # #
Lindsey Tishgart
http://www.musicip.com/
512-527-7022
# posted by Clyde @ 5:47 AM
3/16/2006
Hip-Hop Artist Timbaland Joins Verizon to Recognize Area Teens' Entrepreneurial Talents
BET Personality, 'Big Tigger' to Host High School 'Shot Caller Showdown' Competition
PHILADELPHIA - Aspiring young entrepreneurs from two area high schools will compete to test their business acumen at the Verizon "Realize Ambition: The Shot Caller Showdown." The event, hosted by BET personality, Big Tigger will be held at The Enterprise Center on Friday, March 17. Hip Hop hit maker, Timbaland, will provide encouragement and business advice for the budding entrepreneurs. Addye Durant, the Philadelphian who spent 21 days in the Dream254: The Verizon Incubator on South Street will also be in attendance.
Student business teams from Overbrook High School and Germantown High School will present business plans crafted from a specially designed curriculum (created by The Enterprise Center) for an audience of fellow students, parents and community leaders. A panel of judges from the Philadelphia business community will select two winning teams to receive the title of "Ultimate Shot Caller." Each member of the winning teams will receive new laptops and have their business presentations placed on the www.realizeambition.com site.
During the event, Verizon will also present each participating school with two Verizon Realize Multimedia Centers, which include computers, educational software, cameras and printers.
WHEN: 10:30 a.m., Friday, March 17
WHERE: The Enterprise Center
4548 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA 19139
(Pre-event media registration highly recommended; please call
C. Brown, below)
WHO: Clinton Arnold, director, business partnership channel,
retail markets, Verizon; Big Tigger, BET personality and Hip
Hop producer, Timbaland
Big Tigger:
10:30 a.m. - Beginning of "Realize Ambition: The Shot Caller
Showdown"
Clinton Arnold:
10:45 a.m. - Presentation of student business plans
11:15 a.m. - Announcement of Shot Caller Showdown winners
11:45 a.m. - Donation of Verizon Realize Multimedia Centers
Timbaland:
11:30 a.m. - Special remarks
BACKGROUND:
"Realize Ambition: The Shot Caller Showdown" is an extension of the Verizon Realize advertising and marketing campaign, which tells stories of budding entrepreneurs who rely on Verizon broadband. The showdown gives students at two local high schools the opportunity to learn about entrepreneurship and the importance of personal empowerment.
From January to February, teams of students developed business plans -- complete with marketing, financials, human resources issues and solutions -- for a business of their choice. The objective of the competition is to encourage the students to use entrepreneurial thinking and business practices in developing their business initiative.
Verizon worked with The Enterprise Center of Philadelphia to develop The Realize Road Map curriculum, which guides teachers in working with high school students in the four markets to create innovative and viable business models. The Enterprise Center is a non-profit community advocate for minority entrepreneurship. The Road Map curriculum also will be available to teachers across the country on the www.realizeambition.com site.
The selected schools will receive Verizon Realize Multimedia Centers, featuring computers, educational software, cameras and printers. Each member of the winning teams will receive new laptops and the teams will have their business presentations placed on the www.realizeambition.com site.
MEDIA CONTACTS: Christopher Brown, IV, Burrell
312-297-9752 / 312-498-8734 (cell)
freelancevz@burrell.com
Sharon Shaffer, Verizon
215-963-6200/ 215-990-6499 (cell)
sharon.b.shaffer@verizon.com
PRNewswire -- March 16
Source: Verizon
Web site: http://www.realizeambition.com/
PHILADELPHIA - Aspiring young entrepreneurs from two area high schools will compete to test their business acumen at the Verizon "Realize Ambition: The Shot Caller Showdown." The event, hosted by BET personality, Big Tigger will be held at The Enterprise Center on Friday, March 17. Hip Hop hit maker, Timbaland, will provide encouragement and business advice for the budding entrepreneurs. Addye Durant, the Philadelphian who spent 21 days in the Dream254: The Verizon Incubator on South Street will also be in attendance.
Student business teams from Overbrook High School and Germantown High School will present business plans crafted from a specially designed curriculum (created by The Enterprise Center) for an audience of fellow students, parents and community leaders. A panel of judges from the Philadelphia business community will select two winning teams to receive the title of "Ultimate Shot Caller." Each member of the winning teams will receive new laptops and have their business presentations placed on the www.realizeambition.com site.
During the event, Verizon will also present each participating school with two Verizon Realize Multimedia Centers, which include computers, educational software, cameras and printers.
WHEN: 10:30 a.m., Friday, March 17
WHERE: The Enterprise Center
4548 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA 19139
(Pre-event media registration highly recommended; please call
C. Brown, below)
WHO: Clinton Arnold, director, business partnership channel,
retail markets, Verizon; Big Tigger, BET personality and Hip
Hop producer, Timbaland
Big Tigger:
10:30 a.m. - Beginning of "Realize Ambition: The Shot Caller
Showdown"
Clinton Arnold:
10:45 a.m. - Presentation of student business plans
11:15 a.m. - Announcement of Shot Caller Showdown winners
11:45 a.m. - Donation of Verizon Realize Multimedia Centers
Timbaland:
11:30 a.m. - Special remarks
BACKGROUND:
"Realize Ambition: The Shot Caller Showdown" is an extension of the Verizon Realize advertising and marketing campaign, which tells stories of budding entrepreneurs who rely on Verizon broadband. The showdown gives students at two local high schools the opportunity to learn about entrepreneurship and the importance of personal empowerment.
From January to February, teams of students developed business plans -- complete with marketing, financials, human resources issues and solutions -- for a business of their choice. The objective of the competition is to encourage the students to use entrepreneurial thinking and business practices in developing their business initiative.
Verizon worked with The Enterprise Center of Philadelphia to develop The Realize Road Map curriculum, which guides teachers in working with high school students in the four markets to create innovative and viable business models. The Enterprise Center is a non-profit community advocate for minority entrepreneurship. The Road Map curriculum also will be available to teachers across the country on the www.realizeambition.com site.
The selected schools will receive Verizon Realize Multimedia Centers, featuring computers, educational software, cameras and printers. Each member of the winning teams will receive new laptops and the teams will have their business presentations placed on the www.realizeambition.com site.
MEDIA CONTACTS: Christopher Brown, IV, Burrell
312-297-9752 / 312-498-8734 (cell)
freelancevz@burrell.com
Sharon Shaffer, Verizon
215-963-6200/ 215-990-6499 (cell)
sharon.b.shaffer@verizon.com
PRNewswire -- March 16
Source: Verizon
Web site: http://www.realizeambition.com/
# posted by Clyde @ 7:08 PM
Tupac Shakur Immortalized in Wax at World-Famous Madame Tussauds Las Vegas in Exclusive New 'Tupac Eternal' Exhibit
Unveiling Ceremony - April 5, 2006 - 11 AM
LOS ANGELES, March 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Tupac Shakur, the rap world's greatest figure, will now be immortalized in wax at the world-famous Madame Tussauds in Las Vegas at the glorious Venetian Hotel. The brand new sculpture will be part of the "Tupac Eternal" exhibit that is the latest contemporary addition to the gallery. The statue and exhibit will be unveiled on Wednesday, April 5, 2006 at a special ceremony commencing at 11:00 A.M.
(Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20060316/LATH043 )
The wax portrait of Tupac is being sculpted by Jeni Fairey of The Tussauds Studio London, who has previously worked on Beyonce for the museum. The sculpture will be based on the now-iconic image of a shirtless Tupac sporting a bandana and proudly displaying his tattoos.
The Tupac wax figure has been created from hundreds of photographs and measurements provided to Madame Tussauds by Ms. Afeni Shakur. Each of Tupac's tattoos will have been redrawn and individually hand-painted onto the sculpture. The finished effigy has taken months to complete, involving more than 700 hours of work and over 330 pounds of clay. The entire wax figure will weigh approximately 55 pounds. To place Tupac in his own environment and make the "Tupac Eternal" exhibit a complete sensory immersion, Madame Tussauds is attempting to obtain the rights to use some of 2Pac's music through Interscope Records and Universal Music Publishing, which will add a further layer of reality to the unique "Tussauds experience."
To commemorate the historic 10th Anniversary of Tupac's passing, Madame Tussauds is considering sending the new wax figure on its own world tour later this year. Once it has been viewed at the Las Vegas museum, the sculpture is destined to travel to the galleries in New York, Hong Kong, Shanghai and London before it will be exhibited at the Tupac Amaru Shakur Center for the Arts (TASCA) in Atlanta for a full month. The figure is scheduled to arrive at the Center by the end of this memorial year.
Tupac Shakur has consistently been the celebrity most requested to receive a wax tribute from Madame Tussauds Las Vegas museum. The sculpture's unveiling arrives nearly ten years after Tupac's death in Las Vegas and it will be exhibited for 300 years to come.
www.TASF.org www.2PAClegacy.com
CONTACT: Versa Manos at 323-658-9146 or versa@gorgeouspr.com.
Photo: NewsCom: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20060316/LATH043
AP Archive: http://photoarchive.ap.org/
AP PhotoExpress Network: PRN4
PRN Photo Desk, photodesk@prnewswire.com
Source: Tupac Amaru Shakur Foundation; Madame Tussauds
CONTACT: Versa Manos, +1-323-658-9146, versa@gorgeouspr.com, for Tupac
Amaru Shakur Foundation
Web site: http://www.2paclegacy.com/
Web site: http://www.tasf.org/
LOS ANGELES, March 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Tupac Shakur, the rap world's greatest figure, will now be immortalized in wax at the world-famous Madame Tussauds in Las Vegas at the glorious Venetian Hotel. The brand new sculpture will be part of the "Tupac Eternal" exhibit that is the latest contemporary addition to the gallery. The statue and exhibit will be unveiled on Wednesday, April 5, 2006 at a special ceremony commencing at 11:00 A.M.
(Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20060316/LATH043 )
The wax portrait of Tupac is being sculpted by Jeni Fairey of The Tussauds Studio London, who has previously worked on Beyonce for the museum. The sculpture will be based on the now-iconic image of a shirtless Tupac sporting a bandana and proudly displaying his tattoos.
The Tupac wax figure has been created from hundreds of photographs and measurements provided to Madame Tussauds by Ms. Afeni Shakur. Each of Tupac's tattoos will have been redrawn and individually hand-painted onto the sculpture. The finished effigy has taken months to complete, involving more than 700 hours of work and over 330 pounds of clay. The entire wax figure will weigh approximately 55 pounds. To place Tupac in his own environment and make the "Tupac Eternal" exhibit a complete sensory immersion, Madame Tussauds is attempting to obtain the rights to use some of 2Pac's music through Interscope Records and Universal Music Publishing, which will add a further layer of reality to the unique "Tussauds experience."
To commemorate the historic 10th Anniversary of Tupac's passing, Madame Tussauds is considering sending the new wax figure on its own world tour later this year. Once it has been viewed at the Las Vegas museum, the sculpture is destined to travel to the galleries in New York, Hong Kong, Shanghai and London before it will be exhibited at the Tupac Amaru Shakur Center for the Arts (TASCA) in Atlanta for a full month. The figure is scheduled to arrive at the Center by the end of this memorial year.
Tupac Shakur has consistently been the celebrity most requested to receive a wax tribute from Madame Tussauds Las Vegas museum. The sculpture's unveiling arrives nearly ten years after Tupac's death in Las Vegas and it will be exhibited for 300 years to come.
www.TASF.org www.2PAClegacy.com
CONTACT: Versa Manos at 323-658-9146 or versa@gorgeouspr.com.
Photo: NewsCom: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20060316/LATH043
AP Archive: http://photoarchive.ap.org/
AP PhotoExpress Network: PRN4
PRN Photo Desk, photodesk@prnewswire.com
Source: Tupac Amaru Shakur Foundation; Madame Tussauds
CONTACT: Versa Manos, +1-323-658-9146, versa@gorgeouspr.com, for Tupac
Amaru Shakur Foundation
Web site: http://www.2paclegacy.com/
Web site: http://www.tasf.org/
# posted by Clyde @ 7:07 PM
The Now That's What I Call Music! Launches Its First Spanish Language CD Now Latino - Esto Es Musica!
Now Latino Features 20 Top Latin And Reggaeton Hits In Stores March 21 2006
NEW YORK, March 16 /PRNewswire/ -- On March 21 the Now That's What I Call Music! series debuts its first ever Spanish language hits compilation -- Now Latino - Esto Es Musica! Following the footsteps of the well-established top selling brand, Now Latino features 20 of today's hottest Latin and Reggaeton hits (see track listing at the bottom).
Including several #1's and Top 10's hits, Now Latino represents the best of current Latin and Reggaeton music available on one CD. Collectively the artists on Now Latino have sold over 20 million units in the U.S. to date.
Now That's What I Call Music! is the most consistent multi-platinum-selling music brand today -- it has achieved US sales of more than 55 million units to become the most successful multi-artist series of all time. NOW is an unprecedented cooperative project between EMI Music, The Universal Music Group, Sony BMG Music Entertainment and the Zomba Group of labels. Since it was introduced in the United States seven years ago, the series has been known as a harbinger of contemporary tastes and a reflection of the most popular music of the day. Every single CD in the Now That's What I Call Music series has been certified platinum or multi-platinum, and NOW remains the most successful branded compilation ever launched in the music business, with continual, massive chart and sales successes.
The series debuted in the United States in 1998 after the NOW brand had been an enormous, multi-platinum international success for nearly 20 years, with some 56 volumes featuring pop hits released in the UK alone. To date, the NOW series has generated sales of 146 million albums worldwide. Every album in the US NOW series has reached the Billboard Top 10 and eight have now debuted at #1 on the Billboard Top 200, making NOW the only non-soundtrack, multi-artist collection to occupy the top spot on this distinguished album sales chart.
Track Listing
1. Rompe -- Daddy Yankee,
2. Ella y Yo -- Aventura, featuring Don Omar
3. Para Tu Amor -- Juanes
4. Daria -- La 5ta Estacion
5. Nuestro Amor -- RBD
6. Na Na Na (Dulce Nina) -- A.B. Quintanilla III presents Kumbia Kings
7. No Te Preocupes Por Mi -- Chayanne
8. Llame Pa' Verte (Bailando Sexy) -- Wisin & Yandel
9. Malo -- BEBE
10. Acompaname A Estar Solo -- Ricardo Arjona
11. Estoy Perdido -- Luis Fonsi
12. Seduccion -- Thalia
13. La Locura Automatica -- La Secta Allstar
14. Eso Ehh..!!! -- Alexis & Fido
15. Yo Voy -- Zion & Lennox
16. Van Bailalo Angel & Khriz
17. Amor Eterno -- Christian Castro
18. Noviembre sin ti -- Reik
19. Suelta Mi Mano -- Sin Bandera
20. Para Vivir -- Alejandro Fernandez
Source: Sony BMG Music Entertainment
CONTACT: Angela Salomon of Sony BMG Music Entertainment, +1-212-833-8575
Angela.Salomon@sonybmg.com
Web site: http://www.bmg.com/
NEW YORK, March 16 /PRNewswire/ -- On March 21 the Now That's What I Call Music! series debuts its first ever Spanish language hits compilation -- Now Latino - Esto Es Musica! Following the footsteps of the well-established top selling brand, Now Latino features 20 of today's hottest Latin and Reggaeton hits (see track listing at the bottom).
Including several #1's and Top 10's hits, Now Latino represents the best of current Latin and Reggaeton music available on one CD. Collectively the artists on Now Latino have sold over 20 million units in the U.S. to date.
Now That's What I Call Music! is the most consistent multi-platinum-selling music brand today -- it has achieved US sales of more than 55 million units to become the most successful multi-artist series of all time. NOW is an unprecedented cooperative project between EMI Music, The Universal Music Group, Sony BMG Music Entertainment and the Zomba Group of labels. Since it was introduced in the United States seven years ago, the series has been known as a harbinger of contemporary tastes and a reflection of the most popular music of the day. Every single CD in the Now That's What I Call Music series has been certified platinum or multi-platinum, and NOW remains the most successful branded compilation ever launched in the music business, with continual, massive chart and sales successes.
The series debuted in the United States in 1998 after the NOW brand had been an enormous, multi-platinum international success for nearly 20 years, with some 56 volumes featuring pop hits released in the UK alone. To date, the NOW series has generated sales of 146 million albums worldwide. Every album in the US NOW series has reached the Billboard Top 10 and eight have now debuted at #1 on the Billboard Top 200, making NOW the only non-soundtrack, multi-artist collection to occupy the top spot on this distinguished album sales chart.
Track Listing
1. Rompe -- Daddy Yankee,
2. Ella y Yo -- Aventura, featuring Don Omar
3. Para Tu Amor -- Juanes
4. Daria -- La 5ta Estacion
5. Nuestro Amor -- RBD
6. Na Na Na (Dulce Nina) -- A.B. Quintanilla III presents Kumbia Kings
7. No Te Preocupes Por Mi -- Chayanne
8. Llame Pa' Verte (Bailando Sexy) -- Wisin & Yandel
9. Malo -- BEBE
10. Acompaname A Estar Solo -- Ricardo Arjona
11. Estoy Perdido -- Luis Fonsi
12. Seduccion -- Thalia
13. La Locura Automatica -- La Secta Allstar
14. Eso Ehh..!!! -- Alexis & Fido
15. Yo Voy -- Zion & Lennox
16. Van Bailalo Angel & Khriz
17. Amor Eterno -- Christian Castro
18. Noviembre sin ti -- Reik
19. Suelta Mi Mano -- Sin Bandera
20. Para Vivir -- Alejandro Fernandez
Source: Sony BMG Music Entertainment
CONTACT: Angela Salomon of Sony BMG Music Entertainment, +1-212-833-8575
Angela.Salomon@sonybmg.com
Web site: http://www.bmg.com/
# posted by Clyde @ 7:06 PM
Verizon Wireless and MySpace Announce 'Calling All Bands' Semifinalists
Winner Will be the First Band to Launch Their Career on V CAST Music
BEDMINSTER, N.J. and AUSTIN, Texas, March 15 /PRNewswire/ -- This week, as the SXSW (South by Southwest) Music Conference kicks off in Austin, 15 bands are one step closer to having the opportunity of a lifetime: the chance to be the first unsigned band to launch their career on a wireless phone. From more than 4,000 bands that entered from across all music genres, 15 were selected by Verizon Wireless and MySpace as the semifinalists in the "Calling All Bands" contest. The lucky winning band will have the opportunity to have their song, music video, ring tone and ring back tone released on Verizon Wireless -- the nation's leading wireless provider with 51.3 million customers.
Semifinalists in the "Calling All Bands" contest include:
Artist Song Title Genre Hometown URL
Aroarah "Unfold" Pop/ Sacramento,
Hard Rock CA www.myspace.com/aroarah
Berto "Shadows" Hip Hop/ Chicago,
Ramon Latin IL www.myspace.com/bertoramon
Code- "Saturn
breaker Life" Electronica Milwaukee,
WI www.myspace.com/codebreaker
Donora "She's Just Indie Dance Pittsburgh,
a Girl" Rock PA www.myspace.com/donora
F. "Nvr Trusted R & B/ Bronx,
ANTHONY U" (NTU) Soul NY www.myspace.com/thefam2
Hepburn "Frequencies Post Boston,
Set" Hardcore MA www.myspace.com/hepburnmusic
Hitch- "Summer Hip Hop Capitol Heights,
hiker Feeling" MD www.myspace.com/hikervision
Holiday "Crimson Acoustic Roswell,
Parade Red" Pop GA www.myspace.com/holidayparade
Jim Van "No Country Orlando,
Fleet Way" FL
and the
Reign www.myspace.com/jimvanfleet
Modico "Dead Decoy Indie Rock Forth Worth,
Days" TX www.myspace.com/modico
Mouse "Beneath Indie Rock Tampa,
Fire All" FL www.myspace.com/mousefire
Parlour "Lovers" Indie Dance Lexington,
Boys Rock KY www.myspace.com/parlourboysmusic
The "Inside of Emo/Post Madison,
Arrival This" Hardcore AL www.myspace.com/thearrival
Tim "Summer's Acoustic San Diego,
Corley End" Pop CA www.myspace.com/timcorley
Unset "The Wait Emo/ San Diego,
is Over" Metal CA www.myspace.com/unset
Until March 22, the MySpace community of more than 60 million users can listen to the semifinalists and vote online for their favorite band at www.myspace.com/callingallbands.* The top five entries to receive the most votes will become finalists; Verizon Wireless will select the winner from the finalists and the winner will be announced on MySpace on March 29.
Verizon Wireless will release the "Calling All Bands" winner's song on V CAST Music -- marking the first time an unsigned band will release its first single on a wireless phone. The winner will also collaborate with a MySpace Independent Filmmaker and Verizon Wireless to produce a music video that will be released on V CAST, plus a ring tone and ring back tone of the winning song that will be available for purchase by Verizon Wireless customers. MySpace helped Verizon Wireless introduce up and coming bands to the mobile world, further extending the music experience on customers' communication devices they use most every day -- their wireless phones.
V CAST Music
V CAST Music from Verizon Wireless lets customers play music on their wireless phones from well-known and independent artists -- the same device they have come to rely upon for entertainment, information and mobile communication. The V CAST Music store will contain a million songs by spring and lets customers browse, preview, download and play high-quality digital music from their phones or in the Verizon Wireless V CAST Music online store. V CAST Music songs cost $0.99 if purchased from the PC or $1.99 if purchased and downloaded over the air onto a V CAST Music phone.
V CAST Music runs on Verizon Wireless' broadband network, the most robust, award-winning wireless broadband network in the nation, available to 150 million people from coast to coast. Customers need a V CAST-enabled phone and a subscription to the V CAST VPak, which is $15.00 monthly access, added to their Verizon Wireless calling plan to access V CAST Music and music videos on their phones. Customers interested in managing their music from their PCs in the V CAST Music Online Store can do so without a V CAST VPak.
V CAST Music is available through Verizon Wireless' 2,000 Communications Stores and Circuit City locations and online at www.verizonwireless.com. For more information, visit www.verizonwireless.com/music.
* No purchase necessary. Void outside the U.S.
About Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless owns and operates the nation's most reliable wireless network, serving 51.3 million voice and data customers. Headquartered in Bedminster, NJ, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ) and Vodafone (NYSE and LSE: VOD). Find more information on the Web at www.verizonwireless.com. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.
Source: Verizon Wireless
CONTACT: Jeffrey Nelson, Verizon Wireless, +1-908-306-4824,
Jeffrey.Nelson@VerizonWireless.com
Web site: http://www.verizonwireless.com/
http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia
http://www.myspace.com/
BEDMINSTER, N.J. and AUSTIN, Texas, March 15 /PRNewswire/ -- This week, as the SXSW (South by Southwest) Music Conference kicks off in Austin, 15 bands are one step closer to having the opportunity of a lifetime: the chance to be the first unsigned band to launch their career on a wireless phone. From more than 4,000 bands that entered from across all music genres, 15 were selected by Verizon Wireless and MySpace as the semifinalists in the "Calling All Bands" contest. The lucky winning band will have the opportunity to have their song, music video, ring tone and ring back tone released on Verizon Wireless -- the nation's leading wireless provider with 51.3 million customers.
Semifinalists in the "Calling All Bands" contest include:
Artist Song Title Genre Hometown URL
Aroarah "Unfold" Pop/ Sacramento,
Hard Rock CA www.myspace.com/aroarah
Berto "Shadows" Hip Hop/ Chicago,
Ramon Latin IL www.myspace.com/bertoramon
Code- "Saturn
breaker Life" Electronica Milwaukee,
WI www.myspace.com/codebreaker
Donora "She's Just Indie Dance Pittsburgh,
a Girl" Rock PA www.myspace.com/donora
F. "Nvr Trusted R & B/ Bronx,
ANTHONY U" (NTU) Soul NY www.myspace.com/thefam2
Hepburn "Frequencies Post Boston,
Set" Hardcore MA www.myspace.com/hepburnmusic
Hitch- "Summer Hip Hop Capitol Heights,
hiker Feeling" MD www.myspace.com/hikervision
Holiday "Crimson Acoustic Roswell,
Parade Red" Pop GA www.myspace.com/holidayparade
Jim Van "No Country Orlando,
Fleet Way" FL
and the
Reign www.myspace.com/jimvanfleet
Modico "Dead Decoy Indie Rock Forth Worth,
Days" TX www.myspace.com/modico
Mouse "Beneath Indie Rock Tampa,
Fire All" FL www.myspace.com/mousefire
Parlour "Lovers" Indie Dance Lexington,
Boys Rock KY www.myspace.com/parlourboysmusic
The "Inside of Emo/Post Madison,
Arrival This" Hardcore AL www.myspace.com/thearrival
Tim "Summer's Acoustic San Diego,
Corley End" Pop CA www.myspace.com/timcorley
Unset "The Wait Emo/ San Diego,
is Over" Metal CA www.myspace.com/unset
Until March 22, the MySpace community of more than 60 million users can listen to the semifinalists and vote online for their favorite band at www.myspace.com/callingallbands.* The top five entries to receive the most votes will become finalists; Verizon Wireless will select the winner from the finalists and the winner will be announced on MySpace on March 29.
Verizon Wireless will release the "Calling All Bands" winner's song on V CAST Music -- marking the first time an unsigned band will release its first single on a wireless phone. The winner will also collaborate with a MySpace Independent Filmmaker and Verizon Wireless to produce a music video that will be released on V CAST, plus a ring tone and ring back tone of the winning song that will be available for purchase by Verizon Wireless customers. MySpace helped Verizon Wireless introduce up and coming bands to the mobile world, further extending the music experience on customers' communication devices they use most every day -- their wireless phones.
V CAST Music
V CAST Music from Verizon Wireless lets customers play music on their wireless phones from well-known and independent artists -- the same device they have come to rely upon for entertainment, information and mobile communication. The V CAST Music store will contain a million songs by spring and lets customers browse, preview, download and play high-quality digital music from their phones or in the Verizon Wireless V CAST Music online store. V CAST Music songs cost $0.99 if purchased from the PC or $1.99 if purchased and downloaded over the air onto a V CAST Music phone.
V CAST Music runs on Verizon Wireless' broadband network, the most robust, award-winning wireless broadband network in the nation, available to 150 million people from coast to coast. Customers need a V CAST-enabled phone and a subscription to the V CAST VPak, which is $15.00 monthly access, added to their Verizon Wireless calling plan to access V CAST Music and music videos on their phones. Customers interested in managing their music from their PCs in the V CAST Music Online Store can do so without a V CAST VPak.
V CAST Music is available through Verizon Wireless' 2,000 Communications Stores and Circuit City locations and online at www.verizonwireless.com. For more information, visit www.verizonwireless.com/music.
* No purchase necessary. Void outside the U.S.
About Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless owns and operates the nation's most reliable wireless network, serving 51.3 million voice and data customers. Headquartered in Bedminster, NJ, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ) and Vodafone (NYSE and LSE: VOD). Find more information on the Web at www.verizonwireless.com. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.
Source: Verizon Wireless
CONTACT: Jeffrey Nelson, Verizon Wireless, +1-908-306-4824,
Jeffrey.Nelson@VerizonWireless.com
Web site: http://www.verizonwireless.com/
http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia
http://www.myspace.com/
# posted by Clyde @ 7:05 PM
Hip-Hop 'Hitchhiker' From Capitol Heights, MD in the Running to Launch Music by Cell Phone on V CAST Music
LAUREL, Md., March 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Local Hip Hop band Hitchhiker is one step closer to being the first unsigned songwriter to launch a musical career on a wireless phone. Hitchhiker was selected by Verizon Wireless and MySpace to be one of the 15 semifinalists in the "Calling All Bands" contest (http://www.myspace.com/callingallbands) from more than 4,000 bands across all musical genres. The winning band or songwriter will have the opportunity to have their song, music video, ring tone and ring back tone released on Verizon Wireless.
From March 13 through March 22, the MySpace network of more than 60 million users can listen to Hitchhiker and all the semifinalists and vote online for their favorite at http://www.myspace.com/callingallbands.* The five entries receiving the most votes will become finalists; Verizon Wireless will select the winner who will be announced on MySpace March 29.
Hitchhiker is both the nickname and musical brainchild of Antwane Smith of Capitol Heights, Maryland, a new father who served in the US Army in Bosnia and Kosovo. He's one of two Hip Hop artists selected as a semifinalist. He describes his song "Summer Feeling," as "emotional and passionate; soulful with a touch of the unpredictable."
Hitchhiker began his music career at age 14, but he describes his musical education and his nickname starting around age seven when his parents' separated.
"All those years of traveling between cities to visit parents and family exposed me to all kinds of music and influences, and that's where the universalism in my own music comes from," said Smith. "I love all kinds of music -- jazz, reggae, pop, rock, Latin -- everything. I'm trying to relay a positive message so people can both listen and find something that might help them to grow."
Verizon Wireless will release the "Calling All Bands" winner's song on V CAST Music -- marking the first time an unsigned band will release its first single on a wireless phone. The winner will also collaborate with Verizon Wireless and a MySpace Independent Filmmaker to produce a music video that will be released on V CAST and the Calling all Bands Community on MySpace, plus a ring tone and ring back tone of the winning song that will be available for purchase by Verizon Wireless customers. The program Verizon Wireless is running on MySpace helped Verizon Wireless introduce up and coming bands to the mobile world, further extending the music experience on customers' communication devices they use most every day -- their wireless phones.
Listen to Hitchhiker's music and more and vote for your favorite new artist at http://www.myspace.com/callingallbands. Smith's own website is http://www.hikervision.com/.
V CAST Music
V CAST Music from Verizon Wireless lets customers play music from well- known and independent artists on their wireless phones -- the same devices they have come to rely on for mobile entertainment, information and communication. The V CAST Music store will contain a million songs by spring and lets customers browse, preview, download and play high-quality digital music from their phones or in the Verizon Wireless V CAST Music online store. Songs cost $0.99 if purchased from the PC or $1.99 if purchased and downloaded over the air onto a V CAST Music phone.
V CAST Music runs on Verizon Wireless' broadband network, the most robust, award-winning wireless broadband network in the nation, available to 150 million people from coast to coast.
Customers need a V CAST-enabled phone and a subscription to the V CAST VPak, which is $15.00 monthly access, added to their Verizon Wireless calling plan to access V CAST Music and music videos on their phones. Customers interested in managing their music from their PCs need Windows Media Player 10; a free download of the player is available online in the V CAST Music store.
V CAST Music is available through Verizon Wireless' 2,000 Communications Stores and Circuit City locations and online at http://www.verizonwireless.com/. For more information, visit http://www.verizonwireless.com/music.
* No purchase necessary. Void outside the U.S.
About Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless owns and operates the nation's most reliable wireless network, serving 51.3 million voice and data customers. Headquartered in Bedminster, NJ, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ) and Vodafone (NYSE:VOD) . Find more information on the Web at http://www.verizonwireless.com/. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.
Source: Verizon Wireless
CONTACT: Sherri Cunningham, +1-202-364-5856, or John Johnson,
+1-240-568-1429, John.H.Johnson@VerizonWireless.com, both of Verizon Wireless
Web site: http://www.verizonwireless.com/
http://www.hikervision.com/
http://www.myspace.com/callingallbands
From March 13 through March 22, the MySpace network of more than 60 million users can listen to Hitchhiker and all the semifinalists and vote online for their favorite at http://www.myspace.com/callingallbands.* The five entries receiving the most votes will become finalists; Verizon Wireless will select the winner who will be announced on MySpace March 29.
Hitchhiker is both the nickname and musical brainchild of Antwane Smith of Capitol Heights, Maryland, a new father who served in the US Army in Bosnia and Kosovo. He's one of two Hip Hop artists selected as a semifinalist. He describes his song "Summer Feeling," as "emotional and passionate; soulful with a touch of the unpredictable."
Hitchhiker began his music career at age 14, but he describes his musical education and his nickname starting around age seven when his parents' separated.
"All those years of traveling between cities to visit parents and family exposed me to all kinds of music and influences, and that's where the universalism in my own music comes from," said Smith. "I love all kinds of music -- jazz, reggae, pop, rock, Latin -- everything. I'm trying to relay a positive message so people can both listen and find something that might help them to grow."
Verizon Wireless will release the "Calling All Bands" winner's song on V CAST Music -- marking the first time an unsigned band will release its first single on a wireless phone. The winner will also collaborate with Verizon Wireless and a MySpace Independent Filmmaker to produce a music video that will be released on V CAST and the Calling all Bands Community on MySpace, plus a ring tone and ring back tone of the winning song that will be available for purchase by Verizon Wireless customers. The program Verizon Wireless is running on MySpace helped Verizon Wireless introduce up and coming bands to the mobile world, further extending the music experience on customers' communication devices they use most every day -- their wireless phones.
Listen to Hitchhiker's music and more and vote for your favorite new artist at http://www.myspace.com/callingallbands. Smith's own website is http://www.hikervision.com/.
V CAST Music
V CAST Music from Verizon Wireless lets customers play music from well- known and independent artists on their wireless phones -- the same devices they have come to rely on for mobile entertainment, information and communication. The V CAST Music store will contain a million songs by spring and lets customers browse, preview, download and play high-quality digital music from their phones or in the Verizon Wireless V CAST Music online store. Songs cost $0.99 if purchased from the PC or $1.99 if purchased and downloaded over the air onto a V CAST Music phone.
V CAST Music runs on Verizon Wireless' broadband network, the most robust, award-winning wireless broadband network in the nation, available to 150 million people from coast to coast.
Customers need a V CAST-enabled phone and a subscription to the V CAST VPak, which is $15.00 monthly access, added to their Verizon Wireless calling plan to access V CAST Music and music videos on their phones. Customers interested in managing their music from their PCs need Windows Media Player 10; a free download of the player is available online in the V CAST Music store.
V CAST Music is available through Verizon Wireless' 2,000 Communications Stores and Circuit City locations and online at http://www.verizonwireless.com/. For more information, visit http://www.verizonwireless.com/music.
* No purchase necessary. Void outside the U.S.
About Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless owns and operates the nation's most reliable wireless network, serving 51.3 million voice and data customers. Headquartered in Bedminster, NJ, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ) and Vodafone (NYSE:VOD) . Find more information on the Web at http://www.verizonwireless.com/. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.
Source: Verizon Wireless
CONTACT: Sherri Cunningham, +1-202-364-5856, or John Johnson,
+1-240-568-1429, John.H.Johnson@VerizonWireless.com, both of Verizon Wireless
Web site: http://www.verizonwireless.com/
http://www.hikervision.com/
http://www.myspace.com/callingallbands
# posted by Clyde @ 7:04 PM
The Orchard Announces Global Distribution Partnership With Industry Pioneer Nettwerk Music Group
Orchard To Represent Nettwerk Artists Globally Across Digital Retail and Mobile Outlets; Nettwerk Also To Serve As Orchard's Distribution and Marketing Partner for Canada
NEW YORK, and VANCOUVER, March 16 /PRNewswire/ -- The Orchard, the world's leading digital distributor and marketer of independent music, today announced a sweeping partnership agreement with Nettwerk Music Group to distribute and market music from Nettwerk's recorded music division across digital retail and mobile operators worldwide. In addition, Nettwerk will serve as The Orchard's new regional partner for Canada, assisting in sourcing artists and labels to take advantage of The Orchard's unmatched distribution reach and marketing capabilities.
Nettwerk is a multi-dimensional management company, record label and publishing business helmed by industry pioneer Terry McBride, Nettwerk's chief executive and founder of Nettwerk. McBride, a master manager/promoter, was recently ranked number 33 out of 100 Most Powerful people in music and represents many of today's top world-wide recording artists including Avril Lavigne, Sarah McLachlan, Barenaked Ladies, and Dido.
The Orchard's Label Services group represents an unprecedented digital catalogue of the best independent music from around the world, including landmark indie rock and punk from SST (Black Flag, Minutemen) and Lookout! Records (The Donnas, Ted Leo), classic hip-hop from Delicious Vinyl (Tone Loc, Young MC) and Nature Sounds (MF Doom, Immortal Technique), world-renowned classical music from Analekta and Qualiton, Bollywood hits from Saregama (Asha Bhosle, Lata Mangeshkar) and other top Indian labels, and much more. The Orchard catalogue also includes music from multi-platinum acts such as Green Day, Coldplay, and Ray Charles from their early years, before they were signed to major labels, and breaking bands like The Hold Steady and Bedouin Soundclash. Overall, The Orchard's catalogue encompasses music from thousands of record labels spanning 73 countries and every music genre. The Orchard's Retail Services group works closely with all of the leading digital retailers and mobile operators worldwide to market and sell its catalogue and also, assist them as a close merchandising partner with respect to independent music more generally.
"It is a privilege for us to support Nettwerk globally as their digital distribution and marketing partner, and have them support us within the important Canadian music market. Nettwerk is a company that has consistently been at the forefront of creativity and innovation, pushing a recalcitrant industry towards needed change. It is also a great pleasure to work closely with Terry, whose values and vision we share," said Greg Scholl, chief executive of The Orchard and managing director of Dimensional Associates, the company that owns The Orchard, eMusic and Dimensional Music Publishing.
"We believe The Orchard represents a vision consistent with our view of where the music business is headed and will play a key role in the direction of the industry as the inevitable shift to digital sales continues. As the largest but also the best digital distributor and marketer in the business, The Orchard is a logical choice to represent Nettwerk globally, and we are pleased to serve as their partner for Canada. We also believe Nettwerk will derive great value across all aspects of our business by being a part of the unprecedented global partner team The Orchard has assembled," said McBride.
About The Orchard
The Orchard is the leading distributor and marketer of independent music in the world, representing thousands of labels spanning 73 countries and every music genre. The Orchard supplies its catalogue of more than 800,000 tracks to all of the leading legal digital music retailers and mobile operators throughout the world. The company is headquartered in New York and London, with operations in Tokyo, Buenos Aires, Tel Aviv, Hong Kong, Vancouver, Kolkata, Johannesburg, Moscow and Melbourne, and local representatives in Paris, Milan, Berlin, Barcelona, Lausanne, Ramallah, Nairobi, and Sao Paulo.
About Nettwerk
Nettwerk Music Group is Canada's leading privately owned record label and artist management company. Nettwerk is responsible for managing some of Canada's biggest artists like Sarah McLachlan, Avril Lavigne, Barenaked Ladies and many others. Nettwerk has several offices located around the world including offices in New York, Los Angeles and London; with our main office right next to Granville Island in Vancouver, B.C.
Media Contacts:
For The Orchard:
Andy Morris / Justin Kazmark
The Morris + King Company
(212) 561-7465 / (212) 561-7466
andy.morris@morris-king.com
justin.kazmark@morris-king.com
For Nettwerk:
Danielle Romeo
Nettwerk Music Group
(310) 855-0643
romeo@nettwerk.com
Other Orchard inquiries:
info@theorchard.com
Source: The Orchard
CONTACT: Andy Morris, +1-212-561-7465, andy.morris@morris-king.com, or
Justin Kazmark, +1-212-561-7466, justin.kazmark@morris-king.com, both of The
Morris + King Company, for The Orchard; Other Orchard inquiries -
info@theorchard.com; Danielle Romeo, Nettwerk Music Group, +1-310-855-0643,
romeo@nettwerk.com
NEW YORK, and VANCOUVER, March 16 /PRNewswire/ -- The Orchard, the world's leading digital distributor and marketer of independent music, today announced a sweeping partnership agreement with Nettwerk Music Group to distribute and market music from Nettwerk's recorded music division across digital retail and mobile operators worldwide. In addition, Nettwerk will serve as The Orchard's new regional partner for Canada, assisting in sourcing artists and labels to take advantage of The Orchard's unmatched distribution reach and marketing capabilities.
Nettwerk is a multi-dimensional management company, record label and publishing business helmed by industry pioneer Terry McBride, Nettwerk's chief executive and founder of Nettwerk. McBride, a master manager/promoter, was recently ranked number 33 out of 100 Most Powerful people in music and represents many of today's top world-wide recording artists including Avril Lavigne, Sarah McLachlan, Barenaked Ladies, and Dido.
The Orchard's Label Services group represents an unprecedented digital catalogue of the best independent music from around the world, including landmark indie rock and punk from SST (Black Flag, Minutemen) and Lookout! Records (The Donnas, Ted Leo), classic hip-hop from Delicious Vinyl (Tone Loc, Young MC) and Nature Sounds (MF Doom, Immortal Technique), world-renowned classical music from Analekta and Qualiton, Bollywood hits from Saregama (Asha Bhosle, Lata Mangeshkar) and other top Indian labels, and much more. The Orchard catalogue also includes music from multi-platinum acts such as Green Day, Coldplay, and Ray Charles from their early years, before they were signed to major labels, and breaking bands like The Hold Steady and Bedouin Soundclash. Overall, The Orchard's catalogue encompasses music from thousands of record labels spanning 73 countries and every music genre. The Orchard's Retail Services group works closely with all of the leading digital retailers and mobile operators worldwide to market and sell its catalogue and also, assist them as a close merchandising partner with respect to independent music more generally.
"It is a privilege for us to support Nettwerk globally as their digital distribution and marketing partner, and have them support us within the important Canadian music market. Nettwerk is a company that has consistently been at the forefront of creativity and innovation, pushing a recalcitrant industry towards needed change. It is also a great pleasure to work closely with Terry, whose values and vision we share," said Greg Scholl, chief executive of The Orchard and managing director of Dimensional Associates, the company that owns The Orchard, eMusic and Dimensional Music Publishing.
"We believe The Orchard represents a vision consistent with our view of where the music business is headed and will play a key role in the direction of the industry as the inevitable shift to digital sales continues. As the largest but also the best digital distributor and marketer in the business, The Orchard is a logical choice to represent Nettwerk globally, and we are pleased to serve as their partner for Canada. We also believe Nettwerk will derive great value across all aspects of our business by being a part of the unprecedented global partner team The Orchard has assembled," said McBride.
About The Orchard
The Orchard is the leading distributor and marketer of independent music in the world, representing thousands of labels spanning 73 countries and every music genre. The Orchard supplies its catalogue of more than 800,000 tracks to all of the leading legal digital music retailers and mobile operators throughout the world. The company is headquartered in New York and London, with operations in Tokyo, Buenos Aires, Tel Aviv, Hong Kong, Vancouver, Kolkata, Johannesburg, Moscow and Melbourne, and local representatives in Paris, Milan, Berlin, Barcelona, Lausanne, Ramallah, Nairobi, and Sao Paulo.
About Nettwerk
Nettwerk Music Group is Canada's leading privately owned record label and artist management company. Nettwerk is responsible for managing some of Canada's biggest artists like Sarah McLachlan, Avril Lavigne, Barenaked Ladies and many others. Nettwerk has several offices located around the world including offices in New York, Los Angeles and London; with our main office right next to Granville Island in Vancouver, B.C.
Media Contacts:
For The Orchard:
Andy Morris / Justin Kazmark
The Morris + King Company
(212) 561-7465 / (212) 561-7466
andy.morris@morris-king.com
justin.kazmark@morris-king.com
For Nettwerk:
Danielle Romeo
Nettwerk Music Group
(310) 855-0643
romeo@nettwerk.com
Other Orchard inquiries:
info@theorchard.com
Source: The Orchard
CONTACT: Andy Morris, +1-212-561-7465, andy.morris@morris-king.com, or
Justin Kazmark, +1-212-561-7466, justin.kazmark@morris-king.com, both of The
Morris + King Company, for The Orchard; Other Orchard inquiries -
info@theorchard.com; Danielle Romeo, Nettwerk Music Group, +1-310-855-0643,
romeo@nettwerk.com
# posted by Clyde @ 7:03 PM
Independent Music From IODA Now Available on Verizon Wireless' V CAST Service
AUSTIN, Texas, BEDMINSTER, N.J. and SAN FRANCISCO, March 16 /PRNewswire/ -- From SXSW (South by Southwest) today, IODA (the Independent Online Distribution Alliance) and Verizon Wireless, the leading wireless provider in the U.S., announced they will distribute IODA's music catalog to Verizon Wireless' V CAST Music service, adding more than 1,500 independent labels from around the world to the recently launched mobile music service. The music from IODA-distributed labels is available today on V CAST Music.
IODA's music catalog brings a rich and diverse array of content from independent labels and distributors around the world to V CAST Music, including artists and labels from KOCH Entertainment Distribution, China Record Corporation, Shellshock (UK), Outside Music (Canada), Inertia Distribution (Australia) and Daiki Sound (Japan). Its eclectic catalog ranges from established classics to modern up-and-comers, and includes the following labels and artists:
ABB (Little Brother, Dilated Peoples, Defari)
Absolutely Kosher (The Wrens, Pinback, Mountain Goats)
Ark 21 Records (Belinda Carlisle, Howard Jones)
Anticon (Sage Francis, Why?)
Badman (My Morning Jacket, Mark Kozelek)
Birdman (Gris Gris, Paula Fraser, Boredoms)
Bomb Hip Hop (Cut Chemist, DJ T-Rock)
Cantaloupe Music (Philip Glass, Bang On a Can)
Chancellor Records (Frankie Avalon)
Corazong Records (Flying Burrito Brothers, John Lee Hooker)
Cornerstone RAS (AWOL One, Dr. Dog)
DV Music, Inc (Louie Devito)
Delmark (Junior Wells, Big Joe Williams)
Easy Star (Easy Star All Stars)
Equity Records Inc (Clint Black)
ESP Disk (Billie Holiday, Ornette Coleman, Charlie Parker)
Everest Record Group (Bill Haley & the Comets, Patsy Cline, Jimi Hendrix,
Ray Charles)
Fat Cat Records (Animal Collective, Mum)
Fat Possum Records (R L Burnside, deadboy & Elephant Man)
G7 Welcoming Committee Records (Noam Chomsky, Propaghandi, Weakerthans)
Gearhead (The Pink Swords, Electric Eel Shock)
Guerilla Funk (Public Enemy, Paris)
Harmonia Mundi USA (Tokyo String Quartet, Anonymous 4)
Hieroglyphics (Del the Funky Homosapien, Souls of Mischief)
KAB America (Ryuichi Sakamoto)
Liquor Barrel (Planet Asia)
LSO Live (London Symphony Orchestra)
M.C. Records (Odetta, Pinetop Perkins)
MAXJAZZ (Erin Bode)
Naxos of America, Inc (Royal Philharmonic, Russian Philharmonic
Orchestra)
New Albion Records (Anthony Braxton, John Adams)
Ondine Inc (Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra, Swedish Radio Symphony
Orchestra)
Other Minds (Ezra Pound, George Antheil)
Quango (Bliss, Talvin Singh)
Quannum Projects (Blackalicous, Lyrics Born)
RER USA (Fred Frith, Faust)
Ropeadope Records (Charlie Hunter, Christian McBride)
Rubric Label Group (Brian Jonestown Massacre, Gogel Bordello)
Six Degrees Records (Bebel Gilberto, Michael Franti & Spearhead, Issa
Bagayogo)
System Recordings (Diesel Boy, Sasha & Digweed)
Taxi (Sly & Robbie, Horace Andy, U Roy, Black Uhuru)
UrbanDigital (Master P, Romeo)
Trax (Scramin Rachael, Joey Baltran)
True North (Bruce Cockburn, Howie Beck)
What Are Records? (Stephen Lynch, The Samples)
World Music Network (Rough Guides Series, Nuru Kane, Emmanuel Jal)
World Village (Boubacar Traore, Christopher O'Riley)
Wrasse Records (Seu Jorge, Fela Kuti)
"Mobile distribution and strong carrier relationships are essential to a healthy future for independent music," said IODA vice president of marketing and business development, Tim Mitchell. "With V CAST, Verizon Wireless has established itself as an important and innovative pioneer in the digital music space. IODA is excited to bring high levels of quality and variety to this ground-breaking service."
John Harrobin, vice president of marketing for Verizon Wireless, said, "Since the inception of V CAST Music, indie music has been an integral part of the service and IODA brings an important catalog of music to our V CAST Music customers. The addition of IODA's indie artists, from the U.S. and around the globe, furthers our goal to offer our customers wireless phones with access to the most diverse selection of mobile music."
Already available to 150 million Americans, V CAST Music runs on Verizon Wireless' award-winning broadband network. IODA currently distributes its catalog to more than 150 digital music stores, subscription services and mobile platforms around the world.
Songs purchased from V CAST Music from the PC cost $0.99 for a single download to a Windows(R) XP PC using Windows Media Player 10 that may be transferred to the V CAST Music phone via USB cable. For music lovers who want immediate gratification, song purchases made from a V CAST Music-capable handset cost $1.99 for a copy sent immediately to the phone and a second sent to the customer's V CAST Music online account for download to a Windows XP PC. Customers can also purchase entire albums from the Verizon Wireless V CAST Music Store via their Windows XP PCs; prices vary by album.
For over-the-air downloads, customers need a V CAST Music-enabled phone and a subscription to the V CAST VPak added to their Verizon Wireless calling plan, which is $15.00 monthly access. Customers interested in managing their music from their PCs can do so using Windows Media Player 10; a free download of the player is available online in the V CAST Music store.
Customers can visit the V CAST Music store online at http://www.verizonwireless.com/music for more information. V CAST Music is available through Verizon Wireless' 2,000 Communications Stores and Circuit City locations and online at http://www.verizonwireless.com/.
About Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless owns and operates the nation's most reliable wireless network, serving 51.3 million voice and data customers. Headquartered in Bedminster, NJ, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ) and Vodafone (NYSE and LSE: VOD). Find more information on the Web at http://www.verizonwireless.com/. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.
About IODA
IODA -- the Independent Online Distribution Alliance -- is the industry-leading digital distribution company for the global independent music community. IODA provides comprehensive services to record labels, physical distributors, and artists, including license negotiations; media encoding and metadata management; and royalty payment administration and reporting. The company also provides promotional support through the IODA Digital Marketing division and through Promonet (http://promonet.iodalliance.com/login.php), IODA's promotional distribution network which provides qualified podcasts, blogs, Internet radio, e-zines and other promotional sites with access to thousands of pre-cleared, legal music tracks, videos, artwork, and other promotional assets from IODA's roster of leading independent labels. Founded in 2003, IODA represents a rapidly expanding roster of over 300,000 tracks from more than 1,500 independent labels around the globe. IODA was named one of FORTUNE magazine's 25 Breakout Companies for 2005. The company's web site is located at http://www.iodalliance.com/.
Source: Verizon Wireless
CONTACT: Jeffrey Nelson, Verizon Wireless, +1-908-306-4824,
Jeffrey.Nelson@verizonwireless.com; or Jill Mango, Jill Mango Media for IODA, +1-201-729-1939, jill@jillmangomedia.com
Web site: http://www.verizonwireless.com/
http://www.iodalliance.com/
http://promonet.iodalliance.com/login.php
http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia
IODA's music catalog brings a rich and diverse array of content from independent labels and distributors around the world to V CAST Music, including artists and labels from KOCH Entertainment Distribution, China Record Corporation, Shellshock (UK), Outside Music (Canada), Inertia Distribution (Australia) and Daiki Sound (Japan). Its eclectic catalog ranges from established classics to modern up-and-comers, and includes the following labels and artists:
ABB (Little Brother, Dilated Peoples, Defari)
Absolutely Kosher (The Wrens, Pinback, Mountain Goats)
Ark 21 Records (Belinda Carlisle, Howard Jones)
Anticon (Sage Francis, Why?)
Badman (My Morning Jacket, Mark Kozelek)
Birdman (Gris Gris, Paula Fraser, Boredoms)
Bomb Hip Hop (Cut Chemist, DJ T-Rock)
Cantaloupe Music (Philip Glass, Bang On a Can)
Chancellor Records (Frankie Avalon)
Corazong Records (Flying Burrito Brothers, John Lee Hooker)
Cornerstone RAS (AWOL One, Dr. Dog)
DV Music, Inc (Louie Devito)
Delmark (Junior Wells, Big Joe Williams)
Easy Star (Easy Star All Stars)
Equity Records Inc (Clint Black)
ESP Disk (Billie Holiday, Ornette Coleman, Charlie Parker)
Everest Record Group (Bill Haley & the Comets, Patsy Cline, Jimi Hendrix,
Ray Charles)
Fat Cat Records (Animal Collective, Mum)
Fat Possum Records (R L Burnside, deadboy & Elephant Man)
G7 Welcoming Committee Records (Noam Chomsky, Propaghandi, Weakerthans)
Gearhead (The Pink Swords, Electric Eel Shock)
Guerilla Funk (Public Enemy, Paris)
Harmonia Mundi USA (Tokyo String Quartet, Anonymous 4)
Hieroglyphics (Del the Funky Homosapien, Souls of Mischief)
KAB America (Ryuichi Sakamoto)
Liquor Barrel (Planet Asia)
LSO Live (London Symphony Orchestra)
M.C. Records (Odetta, Pinetop Perkins)
MAXJAZZ (Erin Bode)
Naxos of America, Inc (Royal Philharmonic, Russian Philharmonic
Orchestra)
New Albion Records (Anthony Braxton, John Adams)
Ondine Inc (Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra, Swedish Radio Symphony
Orchestra)
Other Minds (Ezra Pound, George Antheil)
Quango (Bliss, Talvin Singh)
Quannum Projects (Blackalicous, Lyrics Born)
RER USA (Fred Frith, Faust)
Ropeadope Records (Charlie Hunter, Christian McBride)
Rubric Label Group (Brian Jonestown Massacre, Gogel Bordello)
Six Degrees Records (Bebel Gilberto, Michael Franti & Spearhead, Issa
Bagayogo)
System Recordings (Diesel Boy, Sasha & Digweed)
Taxi (Sly & Robbie, Horace Andy, U Roy, Black Uhuru)
UrbanDigital (Master P, Romeo)
Trax (Scramin Rachael, Joey Baltran)
True North (Bruce Cockburn, Howie Beck)
What Are Records? (Stephen Lynch, The Samples)
World Music Network (Rough Guides Series, Nuru Kane, Emmanuel Jal)
World Village (Boubacar Traore, Christopher O'Riley)
Wrasse Records (Seu Jorge, Fela Kuti)
"Mobile distribution and strong carrier relationships are essential to a healthy future for independent music," said IODA vice president of marketing and business development, Tim Mitchell. "With V CAST, Verizon Wireless has established itself as an important and innovative pioneer in the digital music space. IODA is excited to bring high levels of quality and variety to this ground-breaking service."
John Harrobin, vice president of marketing for Verizon Wireless, said, "Since the inception of V CAST Music, indie music has been an integral part of the service and IODA brings an important catalog of music to our V CAST Music customers. The addition of IODA's indie artists, from the U.S. and around the globe, furthers our goal to offer our customers wireless phones with access to the most diverse selection of mobile music."
Already available to 150 million Americans, V CAST Music runs on Verizon Wireless' award-winning broadband network. IODA currently distributes its catalog to more than 150 digital music stores, subscription services and mobile platforms around the world.
Songs purchased from V CAST Music from the PC cost $0.99 for a single download to a Windows(R) XP PC using Windows Media Player 10 that may be transferred to the V CAST Music phone via USB cable. For music lovers who want immediate gratification, song purchases made from a V CAST Music-capable handset cost $1.99 for a copy sent immediately to the phone and a second sent to the customer's V CAST Music online account for download to a Windows XP PC. Customers can also purchase entire albums from the Verizon Wireless V CAST Music Store via their Windows XP PCs; prices vary by album.
For over-the-air downloads, customers need a V CAST Music-enabled phone and a subscription to the V CAST VPak added to their Verizon Wireless calling plan, which is $15.00 monthly access. Customers interested in managing their music from their PCs can do so using Windows Media Player 10; a free download of the player is available online in the V CAST Music store.
Customers can visit the V CAST Music store online at http://www.verizonwireless.com/music for more information. V CAST Music is available through Verizon Wireless' 2,000 Communications Stores and Circuit City locations and online at http://www.verizonwireless.com/.
About Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless owns and operates the nation's most reliable wireless network, serving 51.3 million voice and data customers. Headquartered in Bedminster, NJ, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ) and Vodafone (NYSE and LSE: VOD). Find more information on the Web at http://www.verizonwireless.com/. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.
About IODA
IODA -- the Independent Online Distribution Alliance -- is the industry-leading digital distribution company for the global independent music community. IODA provides comprehensive services to record labels, physical distributors, and artists, including license negotiations; media encoding and metadata management; and royalty payment administration and reporting. The company also provides promotional support through the IODA Digital Marketing division and through Promonet (http://promonet.iodalliance.com/login.php), IODA's promotional distribution network which provides qualified podcasts, blogs, Internet radio, e-zines and other promotional sites with access to thousands of pre-cleared, legal music tracks, videos, artwork, and other promotional assets from IODA's roster of leading independent labels. Founded in 2003, IODA represents a rapidly expanding roster of over 300,000 tracks from more than 1,500 independent labels around the globe. IODA was named one of FORTUNE magazine's 25 Breakout Companies for 2005. The company's web site is located at http://www.iodalliance.com/.
Source: Verizon Wireless
CONTACT: Jeffrey Nelson, Verizon Wireless, +1-908-306-4824,
Jeffrey.Nelson@verizonwireless.com; or Jill Mango, Jill Mango Media for IODA, +1-201-729-1939, jill@jillmangomedia.com
Web site: http://www.verizonwireless.com/
http://www.iodalliance.com/
http://promonet.iodalliance.com/login.php
http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia
# posted by Clyde @ 7:02 PM
Verizon Wireless V CAST Music Customers Can Now Access Digital Rights Agency Catalog of Indie Music
AUSTIN, Texas, BEDMINSTER, N.J., and SAN FRANCISCO, March 16 /PRNewswire/ -- From SXSW (South by Southwest) today, Digital Rights Agency (DRA), a leading worldwide digital music distributor, and Verizon Wireless, operator of the nation's most reliable wireless network, announced the companies will deliver full track downloads of the DRA catalog through Verizon Wireless' V CAST Music service. Music from DRA's catalog is available today to V CAST Music customers.
Digital Rights Agency client catalogs feature key titles by recording artists including Daddy Yankee, Chamillionaire, Lil Jon, Death Cab for Cutie, Yellowcard, Bloc Party, Elliott Smith, Sleater-Kinney, RJD2, Smokey Robinson and Count Basie. In total, the DRA catalog includes 185,000 recordings by 7,000 artists on 250 leading labels in 12 countries.
"We are pleased that Verizon Wireless recognizes the importance of making indie catalogs available to their V CAST Music customers," said DRA managing director, Tuhin Roy from a news conference at South by Southwest. "We strongly believe that over-the-air downloads will rapidly become an important part of the digital music mix and Verizon Wireless' V CAST Music service is leading the way."
"Because indie music represents twenty-five percent of all music sales today, it was critical for us to include these labels in the V CAST Music catalog," said John Harrobin, vice president of marketing for Verizon Wireless. "Our relationship with Digital Rights Agency helps us deliver the most comprehensive full-track catalog to our customers."
Already available to 150 million Americans, V CAST Music runs on Verizon Wireless' award-winning broadband network. V CAST Music from Verizon Wireless signals the availability of revolutionary new services from the nation's leading wireless service provider.
Songs purchased from V CAST Music from the PC cost $0.99 for a single download to the Windows(R) XP PC using Windows Media Player 10 that may be transferred to the V CAST Music phone via USB cable. For music lovers who want immediate gratification, song purchases made from a V CAST Music-capable handset cost $1.99 for a copy sent immediately to the phone and a second sent to the customer's V CAST Music online account for download to a Windows XP PC. Customers can also purchase entire albums from the Verizon Wireless V CAST Music Store via their Windows XP PCs; prices vary by album.
For over-the-air downloads, customers need a V CAST Music-enabled phone and a subscription to the V CAST VPak added to their Verizon Wireless calling plan, which is $15.00 monthly access. Customers interested in managing their music from their PCs need Windows Media Player 10; a free download of the player is available online in the V CAST Music store.
Customers can visit the V CAST Music store online at http://www.verizonwireless.com/music for more information. V CAST Music is available through Verizon Wireless' 2,000 Communications Stores and Circuit City locations and online at http://www.verizonwireless.com/.
About Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless owns and operates the nation's most reliable wireless network, serving 51.3 million voice and data customers. Headquartered in Bedminster, NJ, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ) and Vodafone (NYSE and LSE: VOD). Find more information on the Web at http://www.verizonwireless.com/. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.
About the Digital Rights Agency
The Digital Rights Agency distributes independent record label catalogs to digital outlets around the world. Labels distributed by DRA, either directly or through sub-distribution relationships, include Asphodel (DJ Spooky, Ryuichi Sakamoto), Barsuk (Death Cab for Cutie, They Might Be Giants), BCD Music Group (Lil Jon, Lil Flip and Snoop Dog & Friends), Orbison Records (Roy Orbison, Jerry Lee Lewis), Definitive Jux (Aesop Rock, RJD2), Rocketown Records (Chris Rice), Darla (My Morning Jacket), Tiger Style (American Analog Set), Kill Rock Stars (Sleater-Kinney, Elliott Smith, The Decemberists), Oarfin Records (Yellow Card, Chingy, Susan Tedeschi), Dim Mak (The Von Bondies, Bloc Party, Pretty Girls Make Graves), Ipecac, (Kid 606, Dalek), Talent House (The Presidents of the United States of America), Stony Plain Records (Ronnie Earl, Elvin Bishop, Duke Robillard), Reality Entertainment (Marcy Playground, Krokus), Om Records (Ming and FS), Moonshine Music (Carl Cox, D:Fuse), Wide Hive (DJ Zeph) and Ubiquity Recordings (Greyboy, Francisco Aquabella). DRA also back-ends digital distribution offerings for leading distributors Navarre, Inc., Oarfin Distribution, BCD Music Group and The Talent House and operates in France, Italy and the UK. The company manages all aspect of the digital distribution process including the negotiation of collective licenses, data delivery, marketing and consolidated electronic royalty reporting. By eliminating duplicative negotiations, content deliveries and accounting, DRA drives significant cost savings for both labels and digital outlets. DRA's outlet partners include download stores, subscription music services, Internet-connected jukeboxes and ringtone providers. The company's website is located at http://www.digitalrightsagency.com/.
The Digital Rights Agency is a trademark of Digital Rights Agency LLC. All other trademarks are the intellectual property of their respective owners.
Source: Verizon Wireless
CONTACT: Jeffrey Nelson of Verizon Wireless, +1-908-306-4824,
Jeffrey.Nelson@verizonwireless.com; or Kurt Foeller of Foeller Communications
for DRA, +1-415-578-3251, DRA@foellercom.com
Web site: http://www.verizonwireless.com/
http://www.verizonwireless.com/music
http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia
http://www.digitalrightsagency.com/
Digital Rights Agency client catalogs feature key titles by recording artists including Daddy Yankee, Chamillionaire, Lil Jon, Death Cab for Cutie, Yellowcard, Bloc Party, Elliott Smith, Sleater-Kinney, RJD2, Smokey Robinson and Count Basie. In total, the DRA catalog includes 185,000 recordings by 7,000 artists on 250 leading labels in 12 countries.
"We are pleased that Verizon Wireless recognizes the importance of making indie catalogs available to their V CAST Music customers," said DRA managing director, Tuhin Roy from a news conference at South by Southwest. "We strongly believe that over-the-air downloads will rapidly become an important part of the digital music mix and Verizon Wireless' V CAST Music service is leading the way."
"Because indie music represents twenty-five percent of all music sales today, it was critical for us to include these labels in the V CAST Music catalog," said John Harrobin, vice president of marketing for Verizon Wireless. "Our relationship with Digital Rights Agency helps us deliver the most comprehensive full-track catalog to our customers."
Already available to 150 million Americans, V CAST Music runs on Verizon Wireless' award-winning broadband network. V CAST Music from Verizon Wireless signals the availability of revolutionary new services from the nation's leading wireless service provider.
Songs purchased from V CAST Music from the PC cost $0.99 for a single download to the Windows(R) XP PC using Windows Media Player 10 that may be transferred to the V CAST Music phone via USB cable. For music lovers who want immediate gratification, song purchases made from a V CAST Music-capable handset cost $1.99 for a copy sent immediately to the phone and a second sent to the customer's V CAST Music online account for download to a Windows XP PC. Customers can also purchase entire albums from the Verizon Wireless V CAST Music Store via their Windows XP PCs; prices vary by album.
For over-the-air downloads, customers need a V CAST Music-enabled phone and a subscription to the V CAST VPak added to their Verizon Wireless calling plan, which is $15.00 monthly access. Customers interested in managing their music from their PCs need Windows Media Player 10; a free download of the player is available online in the V CAST Music store.
Customers can visit the V CAST Music store online at http://www.verizonwireless.com/music for more information. V CAST Music is available through Verizon Wireless' 2,000 Communications Stores and Circuit City locations and online at http://www.verizonwireless.com/.
About Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless owns and operates the nation's most reliable wireless network, serving 51.3 million voice and data customers. Headquartered in Bedminster, NJ, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ) and Vodafone (NYSE and LSE: VOD). Find more information on the Web at http://www.verizonwireless.com/. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.
About the Digital Rights Agency
The Digital Rights Agency distributes independent record label catalogs to digital outlets around the world. Labels distributed by DRA, either directly or through sub-distribution relationships, include Asphodel (DJ Spooky, Ryuichi Sakamoto), Barsuk (Death Cab for Cutie, They Might Be Giants), BCD Music Group (Lil Jon, Lil Flip and Snoop Dog & Friends), Orbison Records (Roy Orbison, Jerry Lee Lewis), Definitive Jux (Aesop Rock, RJD2), Rocketown Records (Chris Rice), Darla (My Morning Jacket), Tiger Style (American Analog Set), Kill Rock Stars (Sleater-Kinney, Elliott Smith, The Decemberists), Oarfin Records (Yellow Card, Chingy, Susan Tedeschi), Dim Mak (The Von Bondies, Bloc Party, Pretty Girls Make Graves), Ipecac, (Kid 606, Dalek), Talent House (The Presidents of the United States of America), Stony Plain Records (Ronnie Earl, Elvin Bishop, Duke Robillard), Reality Entertainment (Marcy Playground, Krokus), Om Records (Ming and FS), Moonshine Music (Carl Cox, D:Fuse), Wide Hive (DJ Zeph) and Ubiquity Recordings (Greyboy, Francisco Aquabella). DRA also back-ends digital distribution offerings for leading distributors Navarre, Inc., Oarfin Distribution, BCD Music Group and The Talent House and operates in France, Italy and the UK. The company manages all aspect of the digital distribution process including the negotiation of collective licenses, data delivery, marketing and consolidated electronic royalty reporting. By eliminating duplicative negotiations, content deliveries and accounting, DRA drives significant cost savings for both labels and digital outlets. DRA's outlet partners include download stores, subscription music services, Internet-connected jukeboxes and ringtone providers. The company's website is located at http://www.digitalrightsagency.com/.
The Digital Rights Agency is a trademark of Digital Rights Agency LLC. All other trademarks are the intellectual property of their respective owners.
Source: Verizon Wireless
CONTACT: Jeffrey Nelson of Verizon Wireless, +1-908-306-4824,
Jeffrey.Nelson@verizonwireless.com; or Kurt Foeller of Foeller Communications
for DRA, +1-415-578-3251, DRA@foellercom.com
Web site: http://www.verizonwireless.com/
http://www.verizonwireless.com/music
http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia
http://www.digitalrightsagency.com/
# posted by Clyde @ 7:02 PM
Verizon Wireless and CD Baby Team Up to Deliver Independent Music to Verizon Wireless' V CAST Music Service
AUSTIN, Texas and BEDMINSTER, N.J. and PORTLAND, Ore., March 16 /PRNewswire/ -- From SXSW (South by Southwest) today, Verizon Wireless, operator of the nation's most reliable wireless network, and CD Baby, one of the largest distributors of digital music, announced they will offer a wide array of indie music from CD Baby on Verizon Wireless' V CAST Music service. The agreement solidifies the position of Verizon Wireless' V CAST Music as a leader in mobile indie music with the deepest independent music catalog available for download on mobile phones. The V CAST Music catalog features both independent and major label artists in one convenient locale. CD Baby's music catalog is available today to V CAST Music customers.
V CAST Music opens up an entirely new way for Americans to get, manage and listen to their music by bringing together over-the-air full-music downloads with the ability to move music from a digital music collection to the mobile phone. With more than 200 million wireless devices in use in the U.S. today, music is a natural on the prevalent mobile device -- the wireless phone.
"The accessibility and convenience of V CAST Music gives customers a lot of choices and options, allowing them to download a song and have it on their phone," says CD Baby's head of digital distribution, Gray Gannaway. "V CAST Music allows those that have a lot of digital music already purchased on their computer to transfer it to their phones, so they can listen to it on the go. This is revolutionary, to say the least, for both music consumers and the music industry as a whole -- and gives the indie artists we work with another platform on which to bring their music to market."
John Harrobin, vice president of marketing for Verizon Wireless, said, "V CAST Music has made the ability to obtain music easier than ever -- especially when you consider the wide array of indie music V CAST now offers. Customers don't need to plan a trip to a record store or sit in front of their computers to preview and purchase music they want immediately; with the addition of CD Baby artists we are able to further expand the selection of indie music our customers crave."
Verizon Wireless' V CAST Music, which runs on Verizon Wireless' award- winning wireless broadband network, is one of the world's most comprehensive mobile music services. V CAST Music is one of the few full-function mobile music services that lets customers download music over-the-air, onto their Windows(R) XP PCs, and transfer their own digital music from their PCs to their phones.
For music lovers who want immediate gratification, song purchases made from a V CAST Music-capable handset cost $1.99 for a copy sent immediately to the phone and a second sent to the customer's V CAST Music online account for download to a Windows XP PC using Windows Media Player 10. Songs purchased from the PC cost $0.99 and may be transferred to the customer's V CAST Music phone via USB cable. Customers can also purchase entire albums from the Verizon Wireless V CAST Music Store via their Windows XP PCs; prices vary by album.
For over-the-air downloads, customers need a V CAST Music-enabled phone and a subscription to the V CAST VPak added to their Verizon Wireless calling plan, which is $15.00 monthly access. Customers interested in managing their music from their PCs need Windows Media Player 10; a free download of the player is available online in the V CAST Music store.
Customers can visit the V CAST Music store online at http://www.verizonwireless.com/music for more information. V CAST Music is available through Verizon Wireless' 2,000 Communications Stores and Circuit City locations and online at http://www.verizonwireless.com/.
About Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless owns and operates the nation's most reliable wireless network, serving 51.3 million voice and data customers. Headquartered in Bedminster, NJ, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ) and Vodafone (NYSE and LSE: VOD). Find more information on the Web at http://www.verizonwireless.com/. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.
About CD Baby
CD Baby provides independent artists an outlet to sell their music online, and handles digital distribution. Founder and musician Derek Sivers was selling his own CD online in 1997, and he eventually asked a few friends if they'd like to sell their CDs there, too. Friends told friends and now over 125,000 artists sell their music through CD Baby. CD Baby has sold over two million CDs to customers worldwide, and paid over $25 million dollars to musicians. CD Baby's Digital Distribution program has deals with all major digital outlets such as Verizon Wireless' V CAST Music, Apple iTunes, MSN Music, Rhapsody, Napster, and Sony Connect, making CD Baby one of the leaders in the aggregation of digital content. For more information visit http://www.cdbaby.com/.
Source: Verizon Wireless
CONTACT: Jeffrey Nelson of Verizon Wireless, +1-908-306-4824,
Jeffrey.Nelson@verizonwireless.com; or Alex Steininger of CD Baby,
+1-503-255-2569, alex@cdbaby.com
Web site: http://www.verizonwireless.com/
http://www.verizonwireless.com/music
http://www.cdbaby.com/
V CAST Music opens up an entirely new way for Americans to get, manage and listen to their music by bringing together over-the-air full-music downloads with the ability to move music from a digital music collection to the mobile phone. With more than 200 million wireless devices in use in the U.S. today, music is a natural on the prevalent mobile device -- the wireless phone.
"The accessibility and convenience of V CAST Music gives customers a lot of choices and options, allowing them to download a song and have it on their phone," says CD Baby's head of digital distribution, Gray Gannaway. "V CAST Music allows those that have a lot of digital music already purchased on their computer to transfer it to their phones, so they can listen to it on the go. This is revolutionary, to say the least, for both music consumers and the music industry as a whole -- and gives the indie artists we work with another platform on which to bring their music to market."
John Harrobin, vice president of marketing for Verizon Wireless, said, "V CAST Music has made the ability to obtain music easier than ever -- especially when you consider the wide array of indie music V CAST now offers. Customers don't need to plan a trip to a record store or sit in front of their computers to preview and purchase music they want immediately; with the addition of CD Baby artists we are able to further expand the selection of indie music our customers crave."
Verizon Wireless' V CAST Music, which runs on Verizon Wireless' award- winning wireless broadband network, is one of the world's most comprehensive mobile music services. V CAST Music is one of the few full-function mobile music services that lets customers download music over-the-air, onto their Windows(R) XP PCs, and transfer their own digital music from their PCs to their phones.
For music lovers who want immediate gratification, song purchases made from a V CAST Music-capable handset cost $1.99 for a copy sent immediately to the phone and a second sent to the customer's V CAST Music online account for download to a Windows XP PC using Windows Media Player 10. Songs purchased from the PC cost $0.99 and may be transferred to the customer's V CAST Music phone via USB cable. Customers can also purchase entire albums from the Verizon Wireless V CAST Music Store via their Windows XP PCs; prices vary by album.
For over-the-air downloads, customers need a V CAST Music-enabled phone and a subscription to the V CAST VPak added to their Verizon Wireless calling plan, which is $15.00 monthly access. Customers interested in managing their music from their PCs need Windows Media Player 10; a free download of the player is available online in the V CAST Music store.
Customers can visit the V CAST Music store online at http://www.verizonwireless.com/music for more information. V CAST Music is available through Verizon Wireless' 2,000 Communications Stores and Circuit City locations and online at http://www.verizonwireless.com/.
About Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless owns and operates the nation's most reliable wireless network, serving 51.3 million voice and data customers. Headquartered in Bedminster, NJ, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ) and Vodafone (NYSE and LSE: VOD). Find more information on the Web at http://www.verizonwireless.com/. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.
About CD Baby
CD Baby provides independent artists an outlet to sell their music online, and handles digital distribution. Founder and musician Derek Sivers was selling his own CD online in 1997, and he eventually asked a few friends if they'd like to sell their CDs there, too. Friends told friends and now over 125,000 artists sell their music through CD Baby. CD Baby has sold over two million CDs to customers worldwide, and paid over $25 million dollars to musicians. CD Baby's Digital Distribution program has deals with all major digital outlets such as Verizon Wireless' V CAST Music, Apple iTunes, MSN Music, Rhapsody, Napster, and Sony Connect, making CD Baby one of the leaders in the aggregation of digital content. For more information visit http://www.cdbaby.com/.
Source: Verizon Wireless
CONTACT: Jeffrey Nelson of Verizon Wireless, +1-908-306-4824,
Jeffrey.Nelson@verizonwireless.com; or Alex Steininger of CD Baby,
+1-503-255-2569, alex@cdbaby.com
Web site: http://www.verizonwireless.com/
http://www.verizonwireless.com/music
http://www.cdbaby.com/
# posted by Clyde @ 7:01 PM
Verizon Wireless Expands Relationship with The Orchard, The First Independent Music Supplier for V CAST MUSIC
Verizon Wireless Customers Will Have Access to Full-Length Tracks, Mastertones and Ring Back Tones from The Orchard
NEW YORK and BEDMINSTER, N.J. and AUSTIN, Texas, March 16 /PRNewswire/ -- From SXSW (South by Southwest) today, The Orchard, a leading digital distributor and marketer of independent music, and Verizon Wireless, the company with the most reliable wireless network in the nation, announced the latest extension of their landmark relationship. Under the expanded agreement with Verizon Wireless, The Orchard will become the first independent to directly supply indie music for full-song downloads on V CAST Music as well as mastertones and ring back tones.
The Orchard currently provides indie music for Verizon Wireless' V CAST Music service, which offers full-track downloads culled from The Orchard's licensed catalog of more than 800,000 tracks, the largest in the industry.
Along with mastertones from chart-topping artists like Green Day and Coldplay, international superstars like Bob Marley and Ravi Shankar, and a vast array of unique tones offering unprecedented personalization alternatives, The Orchard will offer some of the most unique and innovative tones in the market. For example, customers will be able to choose from Tolstoi's voice, a message of peace from the late Pope John Paul II, quirky mobile-only mini- songs by cult favorites Ween and ring tone comedy from Lewis Black.
The Orchard offers an unprecedented and peerless digital catalog of the best independent music from around the world, including landmark indie rock and punk from SST (Black Flag, Minutemen) and Lookout! Records (The Donnas, Ted Leo), classic hip-hop from Delicious Vinyl (Tone Loc, Young MC) and Nature Sounds (MF Doom, Masta Killa), world-renowned classical music from Analekta and Qualiton, Bollywood hits from Saregama (Asha Bhosle, Lata Mangeshkar) and other top Indian labels and much more. The Orchard catalog also includes music from multi-platinum acts such as Green Day, Coldplay and Ray Charles from their early years, before they were signed to major labels, and breaking bands like The Hold Steady and Art Brut. Overall, The Orchard's catalog encompasses music from thousands of record labels spanning 73 countries and every music genre.
"Extending our artists' and labels' music into ring tones and ring back tones provide yet more choice for V CAST customers who want music beyond the Billboard Top 40," said Greg Scholl, chief executive of The Orchard and managing director of Dimensional Associates, the company that owns The Orchard, eMusic and Dimensional Music Publishing. "We are pleased to work with Verizon Wireless to enhance the V CAST customer experience and provide some of the best independent music from around the globe to Verizon Wireless customers in new and innovative ways."
John Stratton, vice president and chief marketing officer for Verizon Wireless, said, "We want our customers to have maximum choice in music and formats. Since the launch of V CAST Music, The Orchard has been a trailblazer for independent music purveyors and an invaluable resource for us, providing a diverse catalog that's unmatched by any other supplier. With our latest extension of Verizon Wireless' Orchard relationship into mastertones and ring back tones, The Orchard continues to be first to market in helping position V CAST Music to become the biggest and best music service."
The Orchard represents a growing catalog of more than 800,000 tracks which it markets to all of the world's leading digital music stores, including eMusic, iTunes, Napster, MSN, Yahoo!/MusicMatch and Real/Rhapsody. The Orchard also distributes thousands of ring tones to the leading global mobile companies, maintaining the largest mobile network of any music distributor.
Available to 150 million Americans coast to coast, V CAST Music runs on Verizon Wireless' award-winning broadband network. V CAST Music from Verizon Wireless signals the availability of revolutionary new services from the leading U.S. wireless provider.
About The Orchard
The Orchard is the leading distributor and marketer of independent music in the world, representing thousands of labels spanning 73 countries and every music genre. The Orchard supplies its catalogue of more than 800,000 tracks to all of the leading legal digital music retailers and mobile operators throughout the world. The company is headquartered in New York and London, with operations in Tokyo, Buenos Aires, Tel Aviv, Hong Kong, Toronto, Kolkata, Johannesburg, Moscow and Melbourne, and local representatives in Paris, Milan, Berlin, Barcelona, Lausanne, Ramallah, Nairobi, and Sao Paulo.
About Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless owns and operates the nation's most reliable wireless network, serving 51.3 million voice and data customers. Headquartered in Bedminster, NJ, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ) and Vodafone (NYSE and LSE: VOD). Find more information on the Web at www.verizonwireless.com. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.
Source: Verizon Wireless
CONTACT: Jeffrey Nelson, Verizon Wireless, +1-908-306-4824,
jeffrey.nelson@verizonwireless.com; Andy Morris, The Morris + King Company for
The Orchard, +1-212-561-7465, andy.morris@morris-king.com
Web site: http://www.verizonwireless.com/
http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia
NEW YORK and BEDMINSTER, N.J. and AUSTIN, Texas, March 16 /PRNewswire/ -- From SXSW (South by Southwest) today, The Orchard, a leading digital distributor and marketer of independent music, and Verizon Wireless, the company with the most reliable wireless network in the nation, announced the latest extension of their landmark relationship. Under the expanded agreement with Verizon Wireless, The Orchard will become the first independent to directly supply indie music for full-song downloads on V CAST Music as well as mastertones and ring back tones.
The Orchard currently provides indie music for Verizon Wireless' V CAST Music service, which offers full-track downloads culled from The Orchard's licensed catalog of more than 800,000 tracks, the largest in the industry.
Along with mastertones from chart-topping artists like Green Day and Coldplay, international superstars like Bob Marley and Ravi Shankar, and a vast array of unique tones offering unprecedented personalization alternatives, The Orchard will offer some of the most unique and innovative tones in the market. For example, customers will be able to choose from Tolstoi's voice, a message of peace from the late Pope John Paul II, quirky mobile-only mini- songs by cult favorites Ween and ring tone comedy from Lewis Black.
The Orchard offers an unprecedented and peerless digital catalog of the best independent music from around the world, including landmark indie rock and punk from SST (Black Flag, Minutemen) and Lookout! Records (The Donnas, Ted Leo), classic hip-hop from Delicious Vinyl (Tone Loc, Young MC) and Nature Sounds (MF Doom, Masta Killa), world-renowned classical music from Analekta and Qualiton, Bollywood hits from Saregama (Asha Bhosle, Lata Mangeshkar) and other top Indian labels and much more. The Orchard catalog also includes music from multi-platinum acts such as Green Day, Coldplay and Ray Charles from their early years, before they were signed to major labels, and breaking bands like The Hold Steady and Art Brut. Overall, The Orchard's catalog encompasses music from thousands of record labels spanning 73 countries and every music genre.
"Extending our artists' and labels' music into ring tones and ring back tones provide yet more choice for V CAST customers who want music beyond the Billboard Top 40," said Greg Scholl, chief executive of The Orchard and managing director of Dimensional Associates, the company that owns The Orchard, eMusic and Dimensional Music Publishing. "We are pleased to work with Verizon Wireless to enhance the V CAST customer experience and provide some of the best independent music from around the globe to Verizon Wireless customers in new and innovative ways."
John Stratton, vice president and chief marketing officer for Verizon Wireless, said, "We want our customers to have maximum choice in music and formats. Since the launch of V CAST Music, The Orchard has been a trailblazer for independent music purveyors and an invaluable resource for us, providing a diverse catalog that's unmatched by any other supplier. With our latest extension of Verizon Wireless' Orchard relationship into mastertones and ring back tones, The Orchard continues to be first to market in helping position V CAST Music to become the biggest and best music service."
The Orchard represents a growing catalog of more than 800,000 tracks which it markets to all of the world's leading digital music stores, including eMusic, iTunes, Napster, MSN, Yahoo!/MusicMatch and Real/Rhapsody. The Orchard also distributes thousands of ring tones to the leading global mobile companies, maintaining the largest mobile network of any music distributor.
Available to 150 million Americans coast to coast, V CAST Music runs on Verizon Wireless' award-winning broadband network. V CAST Music from Verizon Wireless signals the availability of revolutionary new services from the leading U.S. wireless provider.
About The Orchard
The Orchard is the leading distributor and marketer of independent music in the world, representing thousands of labels spanning 73 countries and every music genre. The Orchard supplies its catalogue of more than 800,000 tracks to all of the leading legal digital music retailers and mobile operators throughout the world. The company is headquartered in New York and London, with operations in Tokyo, Buenos Aires, Tel Aviv, Hong Kong, Toronto, Kolkata, Johannesburg, Moscow and Melbourne, and local representatives in Paris, Milan, Berlin, Barcelona, Lausanne, Ramallah, Nairobi, and Sao Paulo.
About Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless owns and operates the nation's most reliable wireless network, serving 51.3 million voice and data customers. Headquartered in Bedminster, NJ, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ) and Vodafone (NYSE and LSE: VOD). Find more information on the Web at www.verizonwireless.com. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.
Source: Verizon Wireless
CONTACT: Jeffrey Nelson, Verizon Wireless, +1-908-306-4824,
jeffrey.nelson@verizonwireless.com; Andy Morris, The Morris + King Company for
The Orchard, +1-212-561-7465, andy.morris@morris-king.com
Web site: http://www.verizonwireless.com/
http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia
# posted by Clyde @ 7:01 PM
Sunset Records Group (SRG) and Play Fair Entertainment Announce the Merge of Disc Logic and Sunset-Digital Creating eSunset Records
Sunset's Digital-Only Record Label
In a merge and buy out agreement, Sunset has completed a buy out of the DiscLogic company for an unspecified amount of money, and in that deal, it will begin to consolidate the two entities into the one branded digital-only label.
(PRWEB) March 16, 2006 -- Sunset Records Group and Play Fair Entertainment announce the merge of Disc Logic and Sunset-Digital creating eSunset Records, Sunsets digital-only record label. eSunset will continue to be used as one of the main A&R sources along with being Sunsets digital distribution tool for its current artists. eSunset will continue to distribute its music as a label partner with Sony Digital Entertainment and with iTunes and every artist, including the entire DiscLogic catalog, will have a physical option to run any music through Sunset Records and its' distributor, Sony RED.
eSunset will release more than 330 never before released songs by Boy George, AKA, Fat Boy Slim, Sneaker Pimps, Gavin Friday, Tommy Conwell, Charlie Gracie, Eve Gallagher, Crystal Method, Goldie and more at every online retailer around the world beginning next month. Disclogic will start to run its' catalog of studio downloads and live downloads which they get the digital rights, through the Sunset Digital Entertainment system starting this month. In some cases, the artists will retain ownership of their masters and copyrights while signed to the label, and in some cases the label will own the copyright, and in all cases, the company has the ability to spread their music at the top retailers all over the world.
This has always been in place since starting Sunset last year, and I have always said that when the day comes where consumers do not demand where our industry has to manufacture CDs and DVDs, it will be an amazing day, says Chief Executive, Don Lichterman from his New York City office. This is just another way for our company to poise ourselves for that time, says Lichterman, while at the same time, making our entire industry one step closer to being environmentally sustainable when we manufacture our product. Lichterman also says this is the best form of artist development today and continues to say that with Doug Rayburn running the digital division, we will not only see a great boom in sales at our company, we will gain great value as a company.
Doug Rayburn, the President of the entire Sunset Digital Division and the eSunset Record label says, Between the eSunset label and Sunset-Live.com, we will be able to find some of the best talent from all over the world and then give them the ability to release their music all over the world without either parties going into debt. Rayburn, who is the founder of DiscLogic.com will start to move its catalog through the Sunset Digital system with live concert downloads by artists like The Disco, Biscuits, Leftover Salmon, Umphreys McGee, moe. and up to potentially over 2800 live concert download titles. It is the best of every world for a band because we have the best of every world as far as our global distribution, says, Rayburn who will be based in Denver, Colorado. If we see a band do well at either eSunsetRecords.com or at Sunset-Live.com, we pick up that band with a physical option to manufacture and distribute products the traditional way with brick and mortar retail outlets.
In a merge and buy out agreement, Sunset has completed a buy out of the DiscLogic company for an unspecified amount of money, and in that deal, it will begin to consolidate the two entities into the one branded digital-only label. DiscLogic.com employees will now be employed at various areas of the Sunset Company as part of the overall consolidation.
Rayburn and Lichterman can also now boast to having the largest live download catalog once the integration is completed this month. Lichterman says, We have now become second in that market share at the close of this deal. Lichterman goes onto to answer that Rayburn, in his job duties, will also oversee Radio Sunset, and its move to satellite radio, along with Sunsets Mobile ringtones while reporting to Lichterman as a board member for the entire company.
About Sunset Records Group (SRG):
Founded by Don Lichterman in 2005, Sunset Records Group (SRG) is one of the fastest growing Independent Record Labels and Distribution Companies in the world. The company has four major divisions, the Sunset Records Group Of Distributed Labels, the Sunset Strategic Marketing & Licensing Division, the Sunset-Digital Entertainment Division and the Sunset-Filmed Entertainment Division. SRG now distributes over 105 CD titles, 17 Boxed Set titles (www.MadHatterRecords.com) and over 81 DVD titles (www.SunsetHomeVisual.com), along with 330 digital downloads, ringtones (www.Sunset-Digital.com), 5 Internet Radio Programs (www.Radio-Sunset.com) and over 350 live concert downloads (www.Sunset-Live.com). The Radio-Sunset web site is at www.Radio-Sunset.com. All corporate information and all information about the Sunset Records Group of Companies is available online at www.SunsetRecordsGroup.com.
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Jennifer Billings
SUNSET RECORDS GROUP OF DISTRIBUTED LABELS
http://www.SunsetRecordsGroup.com/
212-252-2220
In a merge and buy out agreement, Sunset has completed a buy out of the DiscLogic company for an unspecified amount of money, and in that deal, it will begin to consolidate the two entities into the one branded digital-only label.
(PRWEB) March 16, 2006 -- Sunset Records Group and Play Fair Entertainment announce the merge of Disc Logic and Sunset-Digital creating eSunset Records, Sunsets digital-only record label. eSunset will continue to be used as one of the main A&R sources along with being Sunsets digital distribution tool for its current artists. eSunset will continue to distribute its music as a label partner with Sony Digital Entertainment and with iTunes and every artist, including the entire DiscLogic catalog, will have a physical option to run any music through Sunset Records and its' distributor, Sony RED.
eSunset will release more than 330 never before released songs by Boy George, AKA, Fat Boy Slim, Sneaker Pimps, Gavin Friday, Tommy Conwell, Charlie Gracie, Eve Gallagher, Crystal Method, Goldie and more at every online retailer around the world beginning next month. Disclogic will start to run its' catalog of studio downloads and live downloads which they get the digital rights, through the Sunset Digital Entertainment system starting this month. In some cases, the artists will retain ownership of their masters and copyrights while signed to the label, and in some cases the label will own the copyright, and in all cases, the company has the ability to spread their music at the top retailers all over the world.
This has always been in place since starting Sunset last year, and I have always said that when the day comes where consumers do not demand where our industry has to manufacture CDs and DVDs, it will be an amazing day, says Chief Executive, Don Lichterman from his New York City office. This is just another way for our company to poise ourselves for that time, says Lichterman, while at the same time, making our entire industry one step closer to being environmentally sustainable when we manufacture our product. Lichterman also says this is the best form of artist development today and continues to say that with Doug Rayburn running the digital division, we will not only see a great boom in sales at our company, we will gain great value as a company.
Doug Rayburn, the President of the entire Sunset Digital Division and the eSunset Record label says, Between the eSunset label and Sunset-Live.com, we will be able to find some of the best talent from all over the world and then give them the ability to release their music all over the world without either parties going into debt. Rayburn, who is the founder of DiscLogic.com will start to move its catalog through the Sunset Digital system with live concert downloads by artists like The Disco, Biscuits, Leftover Salmon, Umphreys McGee, moe. and up to potentially over 2800 live concert download titles. It is the best of every world for a band because we have the best of every world as far as our global distribution, says, Rayburn who will be based in Denver, Colorado. If we see a band do well at either eSunsetRecords.com or at Sunset-Live.com, we pick up that band with a physical option to manufacture and distribute products the traditional way with brick and mortar retail outlets.
In a merge and buy out agreement, Sunset has completed a buy out of the DiscLogic company for an unspecified amount of money, and in that deal, it will begin to consolidate the two entities into the one branded digital-only label. DiscLogic.com employees will now be employed at various areas of the Sunset Company as part of the overall consolidation.
Rayburn and Lichterman can also now boast to having the largest live download catalog once the integration is completed this month. Lichterman says, We have now become second in that market share at the close of this deal. Lichterman goes onto to answer that Rayburn, in his job duties, will also oversee Radio Sunset, and its move to satellite radio, along with Sunsets Mobile ringtones while reporting to Lichterman as a board member for the entire company.
About Sunset Records Group (SRG):
Founded by Don Lichterman in 2005, Sunset Records Group (SRG) is one of the fastest growing Independent Record Labels and Distribution Companies in the world. The company has four major divisions, the Sunset Records Group Of Distributed Labels, the Sunset Strategic Marketing & Licensing Division, the Sunset-Digital Entertainment Division and the Sunset-Filmed Entertainment Division. SRG now distributes over 105 CD titles, 17 Boxed Set titles (www.MadHatterRecords.com) and over 81 DVD titles (www.SunsetHomeVisual.com), along with 330 digital downloads, ringtones (www.Sunset-Digital.com), 5 Internet Radio Programs (www.Radio-Sunset.com) and over 350 live concert downloads (www.Sunset-Live.com). The Radio-Sunset web site is at www.Radio-Sunset.com. All corporate information and all information about the Sunset Records Group of Companies is available online at www.SunsetRecordsGroup.com.
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Jennifer Billings
SUNSET RECORDS GROUP OF DISTRIBUTED LABELS
http://www.SunsetRecordsGroup.com/
212-252-2220
# posted by Clyde @ 7:00 PM
RADIx-THE STAPLE IN STORES MARCH 21st 2006!!
"Radix showcases the sort of teamwork that brought home the championship. With two MCs connecting like David Ortiz and Manny Ramirez, this ones a celebratory must have.?
Chris Faraone (The Boston Herald)
"They got the tightest flows, they got the hot beats, they got that real hip-hop... Listen up!!"
- Q-Unique (Uncle Howie Recording Artist, Rock Steady Crew, formerly of the Arsonists)
March 16th, 2006
Boston, MA---After a busy summer of non-stop touring (Vans Warped Tour, 28th Annual Rock Steady Crew Event, & Early Spotter East Coast Promo Tour), the group known as RADIx (pronunciation Rated X), comprised of emcees Quite Nyce and Seek, are in motion to drop their first official full length debut entitled The Staple. The groups own production imprint label, Abstrak Recordings have joined forces with fellow independent label, Early Spotter Recordings (home to Access Immortal, Ambidex, Shed Light), to promote and release The Staple on March 21st 2006. The album will feature Mista Sinista (The X-Ecutioners), Mr.Eon (The High & Mighty), Insight, Akrobatik (The Perceptionists), Rock Steady Crews own DJ JS1 and will be distributed exclusively by Amalgam Entertainment, LLC worldwide.
RADIx have already managed to top all collage radio charts in 2005 with their 12? vinyl single Rush b/w DJ/Emcee taken from the forthcoming The Staple. This endeavor is nothing new to RADIx as Quite Nyces first solo 12 release Nyce Like That also charted #1 in its first two weeks in August of 2003.
Showcasing the ability to perform outside the studio, RADIx have shared stages alongside the likes of Kool G Rap, Talib Kweli, Sage Francis, MixMaster Mike, Afu Ra, 7L & Esoteric and many others. In doing so, they have induced a broad spectrum of eclectic fans ranging from hip hoppers to indie punk rockers by performing for thousands at the 28th Annual Rock Steady Crew Event and Vans Warped Tour; best known for its eleven years of giving exposure to punk bands.
The Hustle doesnt stop there as RADIx are also the featured artists on the newest Shadyville mixtape Prelude To The Staple hosted by DJ Opal, which also features illustrated cover art of RADIx members Quite Nyce & Seek designed by Shomi (designer for Neptunes / N.E.R.D.)
In addition RADIx have witnessed the exponential growth of a hometown buzz since receiving spins on commercial stations in Boston, MA (JAMN 94.5 and HOT 97.7) and continued radio play for the citys newest hometown anthem entitled Jus Believe, a definitive Red Sox tribute freestyle by RADIx over Fabulous Breathe instrumental complete with play-by-play rhyming. This track is also dominating the local DJ mixtape circuit in New England.
The Song DJ/Emcee was a featured finalist chosen by Activisions WorldWide Executive of Music during this years 40th annual Midem Music Conference in Cannes, France for the True Crime Video Game soundtrack licensing / listening session. The song was selected from over 100 submissions and played live for over 140 record label execs, A&Rs, and major players in the music industry from all around the world. The song is an ode to hip hop culture, produced by Dr. SixShot with cuts from The RockSteady Crews own DJ JS1.
At the RADIx of these milestones are emcees Quite Nyce & Seek and the album that holds them all together is The Staple!
Tracklisting and credits for RADIxs The Staple:
01.) Staple (produced by TaeOne)
02.) Brother Through Design (produced by Tuned Beats)
03.) AkroRADIX f/ Akrobatik & Mista Sinista (produced by Mista Sinista)
04.) 3 Words (produced by TaeOne)
05.) Air (produced by Dr. Sixshot)
06.) Dotted Line (produced by Mefe)
07.) R.A.D.I.x (produced by Tuned Beats)
08.) Rush f/ Mr. Eon of High And Mighty (produced by Dr. Sixshot)
09.) Pain (Produced by Dr. Sixshot)
10.) From Ground Up f/ Insight (produced by Insight)
11.) DJ/Emcee f/DJ JS1 (produced by Dr. Sixshot)
12.) AkroRADIX(Remix) feat. Akrobatik (produced by Legendary Masterminds)
13.) Hip-Hop f/DJ BGee (produced by Dr. Sixshot)
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To obtain a press copy of RADIxs The Staple for review or interview purposes, please contact:
Matt Conaway@ Movement Marketing
Business #: 410-360-5957
Chris Faraone (The Boston Herald)
"They got the tightest flows, they got the hot beats, they got that real hip-hop... Listen up!!"
- Q-Unique (Uncle Howie Recording Artist, Rock Steady Crew, formerly of the Arsonists)
March 16th, 2006
Boston, MA---After a busy summer of non-stop touring (Vans Warped Tour, 28th Annual Rock Steady Crew Event, & Early Spotter East Coast Promo Tour), the group known as RADIx (pronunciation Rated X), comprised of emcees Quite Nyce and Seek, are in motion to drop their first official full length debut entitled The Staple. The groups own production imprint label, Abstrak Recordings have joined forces with fellow independent label, Early Spotter Recordings (home to Access Immortal, Ambidex, Shed Light), to promote and release The Staple on March 21st 2006. The album will feature Mista Sinista (The X-Ecutioners), Mr.Eon (The High & Mighty), Insight, Akrobatik (The Perceptionists), Rock Steady Crews own DJ JS1 and will be distributed exclusively by Amalgam Entertainment, LLC worldwide.
RADIx have already managed to top all collage radio charts in 2005 with their 12? vinyl single Rush b/w DJ/Emcee taken from the forthcoming The Staple. This endeavor is nothing new to RADIx as Quite Nyces first solo 12 release Nyce Like That also charted #1 in its first two weeks in August of 2003.
Showcasing the ability to perform outside the studio, RADIx have shared stages alongside the likes of Kool G Rap, Talib Kweli, Sage Francis, MixMaster Mike, Afu Ra, 7L & Esoteric and many others. In doing so, they have induced a broad spectrum of eclectic fans ranging from hip hoppers to indie punk rockers by performing for thousands at the 28th Annual Rock Steady Crew Event and Vans Warped Tour; best known for its eleven years of giving exposure to punk bands.
The Hustle doesnt stop there as RADIx are also the featured artists on the newest Shadyville mixtape Prelude To The Staple hosted by DJ Opal, which also features illustrated cover art of RADIx members Quite Nyce & Seek designed by Shomi (designer for Neptunes / N.E.R.D.)
In addition RADIx have witnessed the exponential growth of a hometown buzz since receiving spins on commercial stations in Boston, MA (JAMN 94.5 and HOT 97.7) and continued radio play for the citys newest hometown anthem entitled Jus Believe, a definitive Red Sox tribute freestyle by RADIx over Fabulous Breathe instrumental complete with play-by-play rhyming. This track is also dominating the local DJ mixtape circuit in New England.
The Song DJ/Emcee was a featured finalist chosen by Activisions WorldWide Executive of Music during this years 40th annual Midem Music Conference in Cannes, France for the True Crime Video Game soundtrack licensing / listening session. The song was selected from over 100 submissions and played live for over 140 record label execs, A&Rs, and major players in the music industry from all around the world. The song is an ode to hip hop culture, produced by Dr. SixShot with cuts from The RockSteady Crews own DJ JS1.
At the RADIx of these milestones are emcees Quite Nyce & Seek and the album that holds them all together is The Staple!
Tracklisting and credits for RADIxs The Staple:
01.) Staple (produced by TaeOne)
02.) Brother Through Design (produced by Tuned Beats)
03.) AkroRADIX f/ Akrobatik & Mista Sinista (produced by Mista Sinista)
04.) 3 Words (produced by TaeOne)
05.) Air (produced by Dr. Sixshot)
06.) Dotted Line (produced by Mefe)
07.) R.A.D.I.x (produced by Tuned Beats)
08.) Rush f/ Mr. Eon of High And Mighty (produced by Dr. Sixshot)
09.) Pain (Produced by Dr. Sixshot)
10.) From Ground Up f/ Insight (produced by Insight)
11.) DJ/Emcee f/DJ JS1 (produced by Dr. Sixshot)
12.) AkroRADIX(Remix) feat. Akrobatik (produced by Legendary Masterminds)
13.) Hip-Hop f/DJ BGee (produced by Dr. Sixshot)
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To obtain a press copy of RADIxs The Staple for review or interview purposes, please contact:
Matt Conaway@ Movement Marketing
Business #: 410-360-5957