Billboard Publicity Wire: Entertainment Consumer Audio http://billboardpublicitywire.com Latest news releases for Entertainment Consumer Audio from Billboard Publicity Wire via PRWeb en Billboard Publicity Wire via PRWeb http://billboardpublicitywire.com/images_v4/billboard/logo_billboard.jpg http://billboardpublicitywire.com 160 55 xml@emediawire.com xml@emediawire.com 30 Akon to Release New Album FREEDOM Available on slotMusic™ Cards on December 2nd : SRC's Multi-platinum Artist Will Make His Music Available via DRM-Free MP3 Music on microSD Cards http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/album_freedom/slotmusic_card/prweb1646404.htm Upfront/Konvict/SRC/Universal Motown multi-platinum selling artist, producer and entrepreneur, Akon, announced today that his third album – Freedom – will be available on “slotMusic™”, a new form of DRM-free MP3 music on a microSD card beginning Tuesday, December 2nd - the same date his album will be released digitally and on CD. The new slotMusic card will give fans a chance to enjoy Akon’s album in a variety of ways and on a host of devices - from their microSD-enabled mobile phones to their computers and MP3 players. (PRWeb Nov 20, 2008)

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]]> http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/album_freedom/slotmusic_card/prweb1646404.htm Music Choice Celebrates the Year's Most Unique Music Videos with Special Award Categories/Nominees for Most Demanded™ - The Music Choice Video on Demand Awards : Hate To Love It Video of the Year & LOL! Video of the Year Join the List of MOST DEMANDED Awards Categories Featured on Music Choice in December http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/music_choice/most_demanded/prweb1646844.htm Music Choice, the award-winning, multi-platform video and music network, announces the unique music award categories and nominees for MOST DEMANDED - The Music Choice Video On Demand Awards, the first-ever Video On Demand awards show. This December, the awards show, hosted by Geffen Records recording artists Jessica and Janelle Martinez of Prima J, will be available in four parts on Music Choice On Demand, the #1 free video-on-demand (VOD) network in the country. (PRWeb Nov 20, 2008)

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]]> http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/music_choice/most_demanded/prweb1646844.htm Best Buy to Host Guns N' Roses Chinese Democracy New York Listening Event in Advance of Sunday Release http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/chinese_democracy/best_buy/prweb1619274.htm Best Buy: (PRWeb Nov 14, 2008)

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]]> http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/chinese_democracy/best_buy/prweb1619274.htm Best Buy to Host Guns N' Roses Chinese Democracy Los Angeles Listening Event in Advance of Sunday Release http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/chinese_democracy/best_buy/prweb1619444.htm Best Buy: (PRWeb Nov 14, 2008)

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]]> http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/chinese_democracy/best_buy/prweb1619444.htm Due to Consumer Demand Q-Tip's Much Anticipated Album "The Renaissance" Available Digitally Now http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/available_digitally/digitally_now/prweb1551904.htm ALBUM IN STORES NOVEMBER 4, 2008 “4 Stars”-People Magazine “The Verdict: The Renaissance marks a return to form that rivals Q-Tip’s best work on Tribe’s beloved 1993 album, ‘Midnight Marauders’,” – The Los Angeles Times “With Kanye and Lupe taking cues from his style, it would seem to be Tip’s time again. But rather than cash in, he goes his own way: on his mind, war woes and spiritual forces.” – Maxim “With The Renaissance, the Abstract Poetic MC may have rediscovered his groove.” – SPIN (PRWeb Oct 30, 2008)

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]]> http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/available_digitally/digitally_now/prweb1551904.htm ADDING MULTIMEDIA Slim, Stylish and Well-Connected: Introducing the Dell Inspiron Mini 12 -- New Addition to the Dell Inspiron Mini Line Expands Personalization Options Available First in Japan Through Bic Camera, Kojima and Sofmap Stores Includes Windows Vista Home Basic, Webcam and Bluetooth http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/inspiron_mini/dell_inspiron/prweb1534304.htm Dell today introduced the Inspiron™ Mini 12, a small, easy-to-carry Internet companion that you can fine tune to fit your specific needs and deeds. Like its counterpart the Inspiron Mini 9, the Mini 12 is ideal for teens, tweens, travelers and “Tweeters” to surf the Web1, chat with friends, blog, stream content, upload photos or enjoy online videos, music and games. (PRWeb Oct 27, 2008)

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]]> http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/inspiron_mini/dell_inspiron/prweb1534304.htm Slim, Stylish and Well-Connected: Introducing the Dell Inspiron Mini 12 -- New Addition to the Dell Inspiron Mini Line Expands Personalization Options Available First in Japan Through Bic Camera, Kojima and Sofmap Stores Includes Windows Vista Home Basic, Webcam and Bluetooth http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/inspiron_mini/dell_inspiron/prweb1529884.htm Dell today introduced the Inspiron™ Mini 12, a small, easy-to-carry Internet companion that you can fine tune to fit your specific needs and deeds. Like its counterpart the Inspiron Mini 9, the Mini 12 is ideal for teens, tweens, travelers and “Tweeters” to surf the Web1, chat with friends, blog, stream content, upload photos or enjoy online videos, music and games. (PRWeb Oct 26, 2008)

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]]> http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/inspiron_mini/dell_inspiron/prweb1529884.htm Arrica Rose's Hit Song "Uh-Huh" Featured on NBC's Lipstick Jungle is Now Available Remixed by Award-Winning Producer Jeff Savage http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/10/prweb1501004.htm Arrica Rose's hit song "Uh-Huh" from her latest record "La La Lost" will be featured on NBC's Lipstick Jungle on Wednesday, October 22nd. In light of this feature, Arrica Rose teamed up with Platinum-selling/Award-winning producer Jeff Savage and released the "Uh-Huh Remix" EP now available worldwide exclusively on iTunes. (PRWeb Oct 21, 2008)

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]]> http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/10/prweb1501004.htm Heroic Band Wins 98.7 FM's Local Music Competition -- "Rock Star 98.7" http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/10/prweb1476374.htm Local Favorites Paperback Hero show that hard work and persistence count in winning hotly contested Los Angeles Radio Station Band Competition (PRWeb Oct 19, 2008)

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]]> http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/10/prweb1476374.htm REI Launches REIGoPlaylist.com to Put Music into the Ears of Snow Sports and Music Enthusiasts : Exclusive 10-Song Winter Soundtrack Now Free to Download http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/snow_sports/soundtrack_now/prweb1471584.htm As winter approaches, outdoor enthusiasts everywhere are gearing up for the coming season. REI has launched REIGoPlaylist.com, a website offering the complimentary download of a 10-song playlist not found anywhere else, to inspire snow sports and music lovers alike. (PRWeb Oct 14, 2008)

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]]> http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/snow_sports/soundtrack_now/prweb1471584.htm Get Smart: Deep 'SHONTELLIGENCE' Reveals an Irresistible New Talent -- Barbados-Born Beauty SHONTELLE Co-Writes and Sings a Stunning Debut Album on SRP/SRC/Universal Motown Debut single "T-Shirt" is TOP 20 at Mainstream Pop Radio! http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/debut_album/battle_cry/prweb1454774.htm Rarely does a young artist make an entrance as confident, well-rounded and flawless as SRP/SRC/Universal Motown singer-songwriter SHONTELLE. Her debut single “T-Shirt” has zoomed into the top 30 of iTunes most-downloaded Top Songs chart, and within a month of release to radio, has rammed the national Top 20 in pop-formatted airplay, spinning at over 150 mainstream Top 40 and rhythmic-crossover radio stations across America. The serene and sensual “T-Shirt” video clip has drawn over 1.1 million audio streams on the artist’s MySpace.com page and a similar number of video hits on YouTube.com. (PRWeb Oct 10, 2008)

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]]> http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/debut_album/battle_cry/prweb1454774.htm Australian Sensation The Panics Net 4 Nominations in the 2008 ARIA Awards and Gain Momentum in the U.S. http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/10/prweb1447484.htm Stunning U.S. debut "Cruel Guards" in stores now (PRWeb Oct 10, 2008)

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]]> http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/10/prweb1447484.htm CMI: Prodigies of Influence: Michael Cammarata http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/10/prweb1409594.htm The "New Kid on the Block" is breaking out of the Orlando, Florida entertainment scene. Michael Cammarata, the President and Founder of (CMI) Cammarata Management, is a successful entrepreneur who is increasing the opportunities of young, talented musicians and actors. (PRWeb Oct 1, 2008)

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]]> http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/10/prweb1409594.htm Music Choice Brands October as 'Rocktober' with Special Programming Featuring Rock's Legends and Its Rising Stars : Slipknot, All American Rejects, Pete Wentz, Three Days Grace, and Unearth All Featured in Rocktober on Music Choice http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/music_choice/american_rejects/prweb1414954.htm Music Choice, the award-winning, multi-platform video and music network, announces the launch of ‘Rocktober’, a month-long programming & marketing campaign dedicated to Rock’s hottest established and emerging artists. The long list of featured artists and bands includes Slipknot, All American Rejects, Pete Wentz, Three Days Grace, and Unearth. Music Choice will offer Originals, video premieres, video playlists, and a selection of classic videos & DVD clips throughout the month of October to watch on its free On Demand network and its free online music service. (PRWeb Oct 1, 2008)

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]]> http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/music_choice/american_rejects/prweb1414954.htm Music, Retail and Tech Leaders to Offer "slotMusic™": High Quality, DRM-Free MP3 Music on microSD™ Cards http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/music/group/prweb1366824.htm Leaders in music, retail and flash memory technology today announced they’re bringing consumers an innovative, new physical music format, dubbed “slotMusic™.” microSD™ cards will soon be made available with pre-loaded, high quality, DRM-free MP3 music of top artists from EMI Music, SONY BMG, Universal Music Group, and Warner Music Group. A selection of slotMusic cards will first be available at brick-and-mortar and online stores throughout the U.S., including Best Buy and Wal-Mart, with Europe to follow. A complete list of slotMusic albums, availability and pricing will be announced in time for the coming holiday season. SanDisk Corporation (NASDAQ:SNDK), inventor of the ubiquitous microSD format, is leading the technology development behind slotMusic. (PRWeb Sep 21, 2008)

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]]> http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/music/group/prweb1366824.htm National iStockphoto Survey Shows That Lack of Copyright Understanding Presents Potential for Misuse While Revealing 40 Percent of Americans Consider Photography, Videography or Music Creation Hobbies : Up to 38 percent of Americans see no legal violations in downloading images, videos or music for personal or professional use http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/americans/percent/prweb1346814.htm A recent study of more than 1,000 people conducted by KRC Research and iStockphoto, the world’s royalty-free multimedia sales leader, revealed that 33 percent of Americans are using downloaded digital content, but nearly 30 percent are unaware that permission may be required for its use. This lack of awareness spikes to 38 percent among Americans in both the 18–24 and 65 and older age groups. (PRWeb Sep 17, 2008)

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]]> http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/americans/percent/prweb1346814.htm CollegeFest® 2008: A Boston Back to School Party Over 20 Years In The Making Is Back For Its Largest Event Yet -- Featured Artist Performances by Grammy Winner Chamillionaire and Grammy Nominee Soulja Boy Entertainment, Free Giveaways, Prizes and Celebrity Appearances Define Long-Running September Student Event http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/boston/september/prweb1342044.htm CollegeFest®, the premiere back-to-school event in the U.S.A., returns to Boston for the twenty-third year on September 27th and 28th. Microsoft has signed on as the event’s presenting sponsor, joining associate sponsors JetBlue Airways, and RepNation. The event’s media partners this year include The Boston Globe, and WAAF Radio. (PRWeb Sep 16, 2008)

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]]> http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/boston/september/prweb1342044.htm 3x Grammy Winner Nelly Hits Hard with 'Brass Knuckles' : Thirty Million-Selling Derrty Entertainment/Universal Motown Icon Pulls No Punches On Fifth Studio Album Television and Live Dates Announced http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/nelly/brass/prweb1337434.htm Superstar NELLY releases BRASS KNUCKLES, his fifth studio album on Tuesday, September 16, 2008 on Derrty ENT./Universal Motown Records. The rapper/actor/entrepreneur also kicks off his tour titled, “The Story of Brass Knuckles” today in Los Angeles. (PRWeb Sep 15, 2008)

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]]> http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/nelly/brass/prweb1337434.htm Digital Media Wire Announces Agenda & Speakers for Digital Music Forum West in Los Angeles, October 2-3 http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/09/prweb1313894.htm Senior Executives from MySpace, Pandora, EMI Music, Warner Music and (RED) to Keynote at Top Industry Event. (PRWeb Sep 10, 2008)

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]]> http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/09/prweb1313894.htm Emerging Music Label Releases Song and Video Featuring First-Ever Singer/Songwriter Cartoon on the Web http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/C-Tracks/Betty_McBethal/prweb1293824.htm Cartoon character Betty McBethal and her canine sidekick Bongodog vent their frustration with the music industry in "Mad," a pop track that showcases the plight of the unsuccessful musician and the cynical nature of today's music industry structure. (PRWeb Sep 9, 2008)

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]]> http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/C-Tracks/Betty_McBethal/prweb1293824.htm Norwegian composer and pianist Ola Gjeilo Releases New Age Piano Music with "Stone Rose" Deeply Rooted in New York, Los Angeles and Madison, WI. http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/StoneRose/OlaGjeilo/prweb1251904.htm Celebrated young Norwegian composer's solo piano album, Stone Rose, is firmly grounded in America; poignant pieces resonate with purity, complemented by flugelhorn, violin and cello. Pianist Ola Gjeilo plans New York-area performances to support the growth of Stone Rose. New age radio and solo piano critics praise Ola Gjeilo's debut album. (PRWeb Aug 27, 2008)

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]]> http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/StoneRose/OlaGjeilo/prweb1251904.htm Nic Mc and Aquamuzic Join Forces to Convert Music into Water http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1207034.htm The first online music label to give 100% of its net profits to water projects in the developing world joins with an original and bold electric guitar player, Nic Mc, www.nicmc.com (PRWeb Aug 25, 2008)

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]]> http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1207034.htm MTV Taps Thumbplay to Enhance Mobile Content Store : New Online & Mobile Storefronts Bring Flexibility, Backup Features to MTV Mobile Subscribers http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/mobile/thumbplay/prweb1199214.htm Thumbplay® (www.thumbplay.com), the #1 mobile entertainment destination in the U.S.*, today announced that it is working with MTV to enhance and manage its mobile personalization offerings for MTV, MTV2, MTV Hits, MTV Jams and MTV Tr3s. (PRWeb Aug 11, 2008)

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]]> http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/mobile/thumbplay/prweb1199214.htm Universal Music Group and Music Choice Celebrate the Success of Lil Wayne's Lollipop - The Most Popular Music Video on Music Choice Ever! : With over Ten Million 'Licks' to Date, Lil Wayne's Lollipop 'Tastes Great' to Millions of Music Choice Viewers http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/music/choice/prweb1182714.htm Universal Music Group (UMG), the world’s leading music company, and Music Choice, the award-winning, multi-platform video and music network, today announced the record-breaking success of Universal Motown Recording artist Lil Wayne’s Lollipop video on Music Choice. The video had been viewed an unprecedented one million times two weeks in a row. Lil Wayne is the first artist ever to achieve this milestone since Music Choice launched its free Video On Demand Music Network in late 2004. With over ten million views to date, Rentrak, an independent media measurement and analytics company, confirms that Lil Wayne’s Lollipop holds the ALL-TIME RECORD as the most popular music video on Music Choice EVER! (PRWeb Aug 5, 2008)

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]]> http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/music/choice/prweb1182714.htm Getty Images Announces JAMD Mobile Application for the Apple App Store : New Celebrity Imagery Experience for the iPhone & iPod touch http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/jamd_mobile/image/prweb1094214.htm JAMD.com, the consumer website of Getty Images, the world’s leading creator and distributor of visual content and digital media, announced that its new JAMD Mobile application will be available free on the Apple App Store today. JAMD Mobile provides a fresh new celebrity image experience. It gives people an exciting, tangible way to carry and interact with millions of images using Getty Images’ constantly updated collection of celebrity, fashion, news and sports. (PRWeb Jul 10, 2008)

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]]> http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/jamd_mobile/image/prweb1094214.htm Squeak Ru Signs With Fontana/Universal Distributed DMAFT Records To Release Solo Debut And Digital Exclusives http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/06/prweb1061074.htm Inglewood California hero Squeak Ru has signed with the Fontana/Universal distributed DMAFT Records, a part of the Oglio Entertainment Group, to release his solo debut "FatWorld" and the companion iTunes exclusive "Digital FatWorld 2". Squeak Ru's releases includes appearances from Ice Cube, MC Eiht, G-Luv, Damani from Snoop Dogg's new group Westurn Union, Treach from Naughty By Nature and The Reputables. (PRWeb Jun 29, 2008)

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]]> http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/06/prweb1061074.htm Money Where Your Mouth is: Voices with No Voice - The World of the Voice Over Artist Explored in the Corporate World of Branding http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/06/prweb1026464.htm Professor Andrew Linn of Sheffield University released the mathematical formula for the perfect voice: a female talking 164 words per minute with a 0.48 second pause between sentences that fall rather than rise in intonation holds the most appeal to the panellists who were part of the research.Falling into this category is voice-over artist Natascha Slasten. (PRWeb Jun 17, 2008)

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]]> http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/06/prweb1026464.htm Release of Tim Hockenberry's Back In Your Arms is Celebrated with a Live Video Shoot and Appearance at The Rrazz Room, Hotel Nikko, San Francisco June 16th http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/06/prweb1026064.htm Tim Hockenberry's stunning solo debut recording, Back In Your Arms (About Records/Artist Garage/Fontana/UMD), was released on June 3, 2008. On Monday, June 16th the music will be the focus of a live video shoot for digital streaming at San Francisco's Rrazz Room in the Hotel Nikko. (PRWeb Jun 16, 2008)

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]]> http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/06/prweb1026064.htm Larkin Gayl Finds Her Voice -- "I Do" Same-Sex Marriage Single: Available for Free Download http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/06/prweb1025364.htm Larkin's debut recording, Two Hands (About Records/Artist Garage/Fontana/UMD), features ten smart and compelling originals to be released in stores on June 17th. "I Do", a song about San Francisco's historic legalizing of same-sex marriage, will be available as a free download on http://www.larkingayl.com. (PRWeb Jun 14, 2008)

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]]> http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/06/prweb1025364.htm Digital Media Wire Announces Speakers and Agenda for Digital Media Conference at the Ritz Carlton in Tyson's Corner, Virginia on June 26 http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/06/prweb1015574.htm Fox Interactive Media SVP & GM Ron Berryman and AOL EVP Lynda Clarizio among Speakers at Annual Industry Summit (PRWeb Jun 11, 2008)

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]]> http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/06/prweb1015574.htm With the Music Industry Switching to Downloads, Is the World Ready for a $40 Music CD? http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/06/prweb993554.htm New acoustic music label, Blue Coast Records, challenges the current trend and declares value is in the ears of the Discerning Listener. (PRWeb Jun 4, 2008)

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]]> http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/06/prweb993554.htm EMI Music and SpiralFrog™ Announce North American Deal : - Legal, Ad-Supported Music Download Service Significantly Expands Library by Adding Content of the World's Leading Music Labels - http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/music/spiralfrog/prweb996244.htm SpiralFrog, Inc. (www.spiralfrog.com), the free, ad-supported Web-based music experience, today announced a digital distribution agreement with EMI Music, one of the world’s leading independent music companies. With the agreement, EMI’s expansive catalog of digital music and music videos will become available to consumers for legal downloading in North America via SpiralFrog. (PRWeb Jun 3, 2008)

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]]> http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/music/spiralfrog/prweb996244.htm ASHANTI's New Album 'THE DECLARATION' Arrives in Stores : June 3rd Release of Ashanti's The Inc./Universal Motown Album Is Also Launch Date of New 'I Declare Me…' Virtual Community http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/ashanti/album/prweb985684.htm The fourth studio album by The Inc./Universal Motown superstar singer-songwriter ASHANTI, titled THE DECLARATION, reaches retail stores and digital online sellers on June 3rd, 2008. Album producers and collaborators include such genre-defining talents as Robin Thicke, Jermaine Dupri, Babyface, L.T. Hutton, and Pharrell Williams. (PRWeb May 30, 2008)

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]]> http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/ashanti/album/prweb985684.htm AlwaysOn Chooses SeeqPod for Its 2008 "OnHollywood Top 100" : SeeqPod Recognized for Leadership in Emerging Search and Discovery Technology for Digital Media, Joins Select List of Companies http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/alwayson/seeqpod/prweb987384.htm SeeqPod Inc, the search and discovery technology company specializing in playable search results, announced today that it has been chosen by AlwaysOn as one of the OnHollywood 100 Top Private Companies. The OnHollywood 100 is an annual power list of the top private emerging technology companies in digital entertainment and media. The AlwaysOn editorial team based on a set of five criteria--innovation, market potential, customer adoption, media buzz and investor value creation handpicked SeeqPod. (PRWeb May 30, 2008)

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]]> http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/alwayson/seeqpod/prweb987384.htm Napster Launches World's Largest MP3 Store Featuring 6 Million Tracks : Songs Purchased at Napster Now Compatible With iPod and iPhone http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/napster/music/prweb958234.htm Napster (Nasdaq:NAPS), the pioneer of digital music, today announced the launch of the world’s largest and most comprehensive MP3 store at www.napster.com/store. (PRWeb May 19, 2008)

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]]> http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/napster/music/prweb958234.htm SpiralFrog Adds Industry Sales Leaders : Jesse Paynter and Paul Rothkopf to Lead SpiralFrog Sales Efforts http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/spiralfrog/sales/prweb944054.htm SpiralFrog, Inc. (www.spiralfrog.com), the free and legal, ad-supported, Web-based music experience, today announced the expansion of its sales team with the addition of industry veterans Jesse Paynter as senior vice president of sales and Paul Rothkopf as senior vice president of sales strategy. (PRWeb May 14, 2008)

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]]> http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/spiralfrog/sales/prweb944054.htm iStockphoto Seeks Submissions for New Microstock Audio Offering : World's Stock Imagery Sales Leader Will Offer Industry's Easiest Way to Purchase all Types of Multimedia Under One Account http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/istockphoto/audio/prweb944364.htm Today, iStockphoto, the company that revolutionized the stock photography market by offering images online for prices as low as $1, announced it will add royalty-free audio tracks to its collection of downloadable stock content in September 2008. In so doing, iStockphoto will become the first company to offer stock imagery, video footage, vector illustrations, Flash files and audio for purchase under one payment model, on one convenient site. (PRWeb May 14, 2008)

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]]> http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/istockphoto/audio/prweb944364.htm Rumblefish Named Official Music Provider for World Renowned 48 Hour Film Project http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/music_provider/licensing_agency/prweb937564.htm Producers Enabled by Innovative Music Licensing Partnership (PRWeb May 13, 2008)

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]]> http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/music_provider/licensing_agency/prweb937564.htm Indie Hip Hop Label Re-Issues Unique Tupac Tribute Project http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/05/prweb915174.htm With all the talk about hip hop being dead, indie hip hop labell Thug Life Army Records sets forth a project that proves hip hop is alive and well: outside the boundary of corporate 'boardroom' hip hop. Artist from all across the country including California, New York, Georgia, Texas, St. Louis as well as Canada have contributed to this project set in the mindset of Tupac Shakur (2Pac). (PRWeb May 5, 2008)

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]]> http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/2008/05/prweb915174.htm Universal Republic Signs Atlanta Mash-up Group, Rehab: Jukebox Hit ''Sittin' At A Bar'' From Upcoming Universal Republic Release Graffiti The World To Take Front Seat At Radio Unique Situation Emerges Where Band Covers Their Own Song And Creates Non-Traditional Hit http://billboardpublicitywire.com/releases/universal/republic/prweb918654.htm Whoever thought 'sittin' at a bar' could cause so much commotion? (PRWeb May 5, 2008)

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