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Press Releases Rick Ross

Rick Ross’ Maybach Music Group Plan TakeOver at the 4th Annual Florida Entertainment Summit Flo Rida, Poe Boy Entertainment, Slip N Slide Records, Screen Actors Guild, Udub!Music, SoBe Live and more also set to host Summit Events in beautiful South Florida from December 10 – 14, 2008

Rick Ross’ Maybach Music Group Plan TakeOver at the 4th Annual Florida Entertainment Summit Flo Rida, Poe Boy Entertainment, Slip N Slide Records, Screen Actors Guild, Udub!Music, SoBe Live and more also set to host Summit Events in beautiful South Florida from December 10 – 14, 2008

Rick Ross’ Maybach Music Group is honoring the Florida Entertainment Summit with an entire day of events for DJs and Registrants of the 4th Annual Florida Entertainment Summit. The label founded by Platinum Recording Artist Rick Ross will organize various events including the DJ Experience Brunch and the Summit’s closing night party at Miami’s state of the art (3) level night club Nocturnal on Sunday, Dec 14, 2008.

The 4th Annual Florida Entertainment Summit (FES) kicks off on Wednesday, December 10 with a Dinner Party at B.E.D Night Club hosted by Flo Rida and the entire Poe Boy Entertainment, the following day The DJ Drop Lounge will introduce recording artist Sho Zoe and Slip N Slide Records will celebrate their 15th Year Anniversary with a private party. Panels and workshops are hosted on Friday, Dec 12 and Saturday, Dec 13 include a Screen Actors Guild Workshop, the Music in Film & New Media Panel, the Art of Successful Social Networking and Marketing and the FES SoundLab where recording artists and producers will play their music for immediate feedback from Mixshow DJs, A&Rs and well-connected industry insiders. FES is hosting Rhythm & Style, a lounge showcasing emerging talent in Film, Music, Fashion and Visual Art. Rhythm & Style will feature a screening of the short film “Make Up” by Darren Saunders starring model Kia Samuel and spotlight Go Hard Entertainment Recording Artist Teddy P who was formerly signed to Producer Tone Capone. VH1’s Hip-Hop Honors 2008 Best Hip-Hop Venue Winner SoBe Live will host a White Summer Fashion Show on Friday, Dec 12 hosted by Video/Film Director R. Malcolm Jones.

Artist showcases at FES will provide the opportunity for recording artist to receive digital distribution or sign with Slip N Slide Records. Udub!Music, a new division of Urban World Wireless focused on the digital distribution of music, and Slip N Slide Records are hosting artist showcases. Independent and emerging artists will showcase their talent for a Udub!Music Representative for the opportunity to get a digital distribution deal. Slip N Slide Records is hosting their Next Big Super Star Artist Showcase and recording artist will have the opportunity to showcase in front of Slip N Slide Records Founder Ted Lucas for an opportunity to get signed by the label.

Each year this highly-anticipated industry event features a stellar list of events that allows entertainment industry professionals and hopefuls multiple opportunities to educate themselves on current trends. FES benefits people in the Fashion, Film and Music Industries. The purpose of FES is to provide a platform to display opportunities available to independent recording artists, filmmakers and designers to generate income as an independent oppose to simply waiting on a major deal. This year’s Summit is sponsored in party by Maybach Music Group, Supa Productions, Poe Boy Entertainment, Sobe Live, SoundLoad Music Card, Makaveli Branded, Myxer.com, Urban World Wireless, Down Low Records, Go Hard Entertainment and a host of others. For a complete listing of events during the 4th Annual Florida Entertainment Summit, log on to www.FloridaEntertainmentSummit.com or call 305-851-5699.

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AKON TO PERFORM MYSPACE MUSIC RELEASE SHOW AT CHINA CLUB IN NEW YORK CITY ON MONDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2008

AKON TO PERFORM MYSPACE MUSIC RELEASE SHOW AT CHINA CLUB IN NEW YORK CITY ON MONDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2008

NEW ALBUM “FREEDOM” IN STORES, ONLINE, AND ON SLOTMUSIC CARDS AND PLAYERS ON DECEMBER 2nd VIA UPFRONT/SRC/UNIVERSAL MOTOWN RECORDS

MySpace Music is proud to announce that Akon will be performing a free show for his MySpace friends at China Club in New York City on Monday, December 1, 2008 – a show being powered by AT&T. Doors for the 21+ Release show will be at 8 p.m., and admittance will be handled on a first-come, first-served basis with a printout of each person’s profile displaying Akon in their top eight.

An internationally recognized, Grammy-nominated, multi-platinum selling artist, producer, entrepreneur, and philanthropist, Akon is one of the most influential voices in music today. In addition to having two multi-platinum albums, 21 songs on the Billboard Hot 100, Gold or Platinum status in over 23 countries, and over 145 guest appearances with artists such as Michael Jackson and Gwen Stefani to his credit, Akon is the only artist to ever accomplish the feat of holding both the number one and two spots simultaneously on the Billboard Hot 100 charts twice.

In addition to his accolades, on November 19, 2008 Akon announced 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. Going beyond the original thirteen songs that are on the CD version of the album, the slotMusic “Freedom” card will carry a mini-documentary video on Akon’s life and influences, the new video for “Right Now (Na Na Na),” and exclusive hi-res images and songs including fellow SRC artist Tami Chynn’s debut single “Frozen” featuring Akon.

Please visit Akon’s MySpace page to preview his new album “Freedom” before it hits stores 12/2 starting this Friday 11/28:
http://www.myspace.com/akon

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Katt Williams DVD, Its Pimpin Pimpin, In Stores on November 11, 2008

Check out this HILARIOUS animated clip from the Katt Williams DVD, ‘It’s Pimpin’ Pimpin’, In Stores on November 11, 2008!

Gangsta Tigers (UNEDITED)

Katt Williams
It’s Pimpin’ Pimpin’ I In Stores November 11th

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Press Releases Rick Ross

4th Annual Florida Entertainment Summit Florida’s Most Important Entertainment Networking Event will convene in Miami, FL from Dec 11 – 14, 2008

4th Annual Florida Entertainment Summit Florida’s Most Important Entertainment Networking Event will convene in Miami, FL from Dec 11 – 14, 2008

The 4TH Annual Florida Entertainment Summit will convene in beautiful Miami, Florida at the Hyatt Regency Hotel Downtown from December 11 – 14, 2008. Each year this highly-anticipated industry event features a stellar list of events that allows entertainment industry professionals and hopefuls multiple opportunities to educate themselves on current trends and network, while supporting vital community initiatives. This year’s Summit is sponsored in part by Slip N Slide Records, Ecko Unlimited, Maybach Music Group, Rick Ross Charities, SoundLoad, Akademiks, Poe Boy Entertainment, Southpole and Agent Red International.

The Florida Entertainment Summit (FES) features panel discussions, film screenings, Music SoundLabs, Workshops and a host of parties. Workshop and panel discussion topics include “Music in Film & New Media”, the “SoundLab Workshop” where recording artist and producers receive feedback in real time from mixshow directors, film producers, A&R’s and DJs, “The Art of Social Networking and Marketing” and more. The purpose of FES is to provide opportunities for recording artists, filmmakers, models and fashion designers to arm themselves with the tools and information needed to be successful in the world of entertainment before securing a major deal.

Every year the Florida Entertainment Summit incorporates a community initiative into its overall agenda. In the past, FES Community Initiatives have benefited Rick Ross Charities, Inc and Trick Luvs Da Kids Foundation. This year, FES will organize the White Summer Fashion Show to benefit the RCP Movement, an HIV Awareness Organization which encourages young people to Respect, Check and Protect themselves against HIV/AIDS.

FES registration is open and there’s an open call for film submissions. Currently enrolled college students qualify for complimentary admission when registering before October 30. A complete listing of events and information on host hotels during the 4th Annual Florida Entertainment Summit is available by logging on to www.FloridaEntertainmentSummit.com or call 305-851-5699.

About the RCP Movement

“Respect Yourself, Check Yourself, Protect Yourself” (RCP)” was developed in November 2006 in South Florida to expose and highlight the crisis young people are facing with the HIV/AIDS virus. RCP is a social marketing campaign created by Rize & Shine, Inc. a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that promotes, markets and advertises public awareness of the risks associated with HIV/AIDS.

About The Florida Entertainment Summit

The Florida Entertainment Summit was founded by E. Mason & Associates, a South Florida publicity and events management firm. Now in its 4th year, the Summit has a proven track record for providing film, music entertainers and entertainment entrepreneurs the opportunity to network with influential entertainment decision makers, gain new insight on selling entertainment product, broker deals, promote new music, and learn new industry trends, while introducing new and returning artists to the masses.

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The GZA/Genius at Richards on Richards, Vancouver – August 27th, 2008

reviewed by Arthur Sapounas

On the eve of the highly anticipated 1st ever GZA show in Vancouver, there wasn’t any way to rain on the parade. The rain had subsided and the grimy weather created the perfect mood for his “Liquid Swords” tour. Until, of course, we waited in the wrongly labeled guest list line for over 30 minutes to get into the sold out show.

Alcohol fueled the mood from then on, and double fisting was required due to the ridiculous bar lineups. The only complaint I have was for the venue and the disorganization that had GZA go on really late with no opener. We were by the bar doing shots when the DJ cut the music and threw on the opening skit to “Liquid Swords,” signifying that it was on! He played every song from the classic album, but front to back. It was reminiscent of the older era of hip hop; no openers and a grimy sweaty venue, an MC and a mic.

Once the beat for “4th Chamber” began, the crowd went nuts. GZA’s level of energy was quite high throughout the whole Liquid Swords set and the crowd responded likewise. Notable standout tracks were “Liquid Swords”, “Cold World” and “Duel of the Iron Mic.” It was a very smart move on his behalf to have a tour for an album that was 14 years old, now, with albums like Nas’ “Hip Hop is Dead” proving that they just don’t make it like they used to.

The New York MC continued with solid energy throughout the performance of the album and jumped into material from “Legend of the Liquid Swords,” playing “Stay in Line”, “Animal Planet” and “Knock Knock” which while played well, the crowd just wasn’t as into. “Triumph” from Wu-Tang Forever changed that, with the crowd getting back into the moment.

While I wouldn’t say the show ended poorly with the next couple of tracks, it definitely wasn’t a climatic ending. We all left satisfied and reminded of why we got into Hip Hop in the first place.

The GZA/Genius at Richards on Richards, Vancouver – August 27th, 2008

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Tommie Sunshine Relax, This Won’t Hurt (Ultra Records) October 21st, 2008

Tommie Sunshine “Relax, This Won’t Hurt” (Ultra Records) October 21st, 2008

“This is the sound of Tommie Sunshine in 2008.” – Tommie Sunshine
“Relax, This Won’t Hurt” Tracklisting:
1. Audio Bullys – Flickery Vision (Extended Mix)
2. Skream – Midnight Request Line (Switch Remix)
3. Pirate Robot Midget – It’s My Beat Now (Riva Starr Remix)
4. The Faint – The Geeks Were Right (Boys Noize Vs. D.I.M. Mix)
5. Moby – I Love To Move In Here (Proxy Remix)
6. Midfield General featuring Vila – Disco Sirens (Boy 8-Bit Vocal Remix)
7. Boy 8-Bit – Fogbank
8. South Rakkas Crew – Mad Again (Boy 8-Bit Remix)
9. Diplo feat. Rye Rye – Wassup Wassup (Crookers Remix)
10. Detboi feat. Serocee – Jump Up Jump Down
11. Tigerstyle feat. Vybz Kartel, Mangi Mahal & Nikitta – Balle! Shava! (Sinden Remix)
12. Surkin feat. Chromeo – Chrome Knight
13. AC Slater – Jack Got Jacked (Udachi Remix)
14. Math Head – Turn The Music Up (AC Slater Remix)
15. The Aston Shuffle feat. Tommie Sunshine – Stomp Yo Shoes (Bloody Beetroots Clap Remix – Aston Shuffle Vocal Edit)

“The title ‘Relax, This Won’t Hurt’ comes directly from the last words Hunter S. Thompson wrote before taking his own life but I see it as a three-fold title. I love Thompson’s work and it is a tribute to him but is also very telling of how I see the music I used to tell the story on this CD. This is music mostly unheard in the US outside of underground clubs and will sound rather new to most listeners. The third reference the title refers to is the state of this country and how every day we are tricked into thinking the decisions that are made by the people who lead us are in our best interest when they clearly are not. Please note, I picked the title a full month before the economy really went down the tubes.” – Tommie Sunshine

Influenced by equal parts New Wave, Rock & Roll, and House music, American rave legend and Brooklyn, NY resident Tommie Sunshine is raising the bar. Covering ground as artist, remixer, producer, taste-maker, DJ, and songwriter and traveling the globe with his legendary dj sets it won’t be long before there will be, at least a little, Tommie Sunshine in your life.

Tommie’s latest endeavor is a hard hitting, bass heavy, house music mix album titled “Relax, This Won’t Hurt” releasing on Ultra Records October 21st, and will again set the Sunshine standard of innovative music made for the dance floor.

“To be totally truthful, this new genre of music was pioneered by Basement Jaxx and they are the ones who specifically made me interested in music like this. I would also like to note that the artists whose music I used on this CD are the best of the best and the only missing ones are A1 Bassline, Herve, HeavyFeet, Hannah Holland and Fake Blood (so many tracks I wanted). These are the artists I play each and every time I DJ and the electronic musicians that I most admire. The CD is a wild ride filled with musical influences from around the world and I covered as much ground as anyone can in just over an hour while giving the tracks room to play out. I can only hope this collection of music inspires the listener the way that each of these tracks inspired me to include them in the mix.” – Tommie Sunshine

Upcoming Tommie Sunshine Tour Dates, More TBA:
10/17: Shaw Studios, Hong Kong
10/18: Q97 – Hong Kong
10/25: ADE – Amsterdam, Netherlands
11/1: Posh Ultra – San Antonio, TX
11/8: Xlib – Club Kiev, Ukraine
11/10: Social Club – Paris, France
11/13: Amnesia – Milan, Italy
11/14: Razzmatazz – Barcelona, Spain
11/15: Badlands – Berlin, Germany
11/22: Stereosonic – Brisbane Showgrounds Brisbane, Australia
11/22: TBD – Auckland, New Zealand
11/28: Stereosonic – Manning Bar Sydney, Australia
11/29: Stereosonic – Bonython Park Adelaide, Australia
11/29: Stereosonic – Melbourne Royal Showgrounds Melbourne, Australia
11/30: Stereosonic – Claremont Park Perth, Australia

About Tommie Sunshine:
As an established remixer, Tommie has been requested to retouch work from a diverse list that includes the Yeah, Yeah, Yeahs, Good Charlotte, Scissor Sisters, The Gossip, Fallout Boy, The Killers, Junkie XL, Panic! At The Disco, Shiny Toy Guns and Avril Lavigne. In 2006, Tommie released ‘Systematic Sessions Vol. 2 – Tommie Sunshine & Marc Romboy’ in Germany. 2007 saw the release of the Australian gold selling ‘One Love Vol. 5: Your Disco Will Eat You’ and the American release of ‘Tommie Sunshine presents Ultra Rock Remixed’ a double CD chock full of his remix and original production work. 2008 sees Tommie’s single ‘Limit of Your Mind’ released on Alphabet City in Germany.

About Ultra Records:
Widely regarded as the leading electronic music label in North America, Ultra Records has had success in releasing artist albums, mix compilations and single releases since its inception 11 years ago. It is also the US (and for some the Worldwide) label home for Tiësto, Armin van Buuren, Benny Benassi, Ferry Corsten, Tommie Sunshine, Above & Beyond, David Guetta, Deadmau5, Sander Kleinenberg, Kaskade, Sander van Doorn, Morcheeba, Kraak & Smaak, The Young Punx, Enur and many more.

Ultra Records has grown to include a Publishing company, another label titled Sequence, and is at the forefront in both our New Media and Digital Distribution departments with their artists and music.

USA Billboard Dance Airplay Label of the Year 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007
Winter Music Conference Label of the Year 2005, 2006, 2007
The #1 Dance and Electronic Label in North America , #2 Independent Label in the USA according to Hits Magazine 2nd Quarter 2008

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Cypress Hill’s Own Sen Dog Accepts Invite to Perform at WeThe People Festival! Cypress Hill to be Honored at VH-1 Hip-Hop Honors! Diary Of A Mad Dog In-Stores September 30th, 2008

Cypress Hill’s Own Sen Dog Accepts Invite to Perform at ‘WeThe People Festival’! Cypress Hill to be Honored at VH-1 Hip-Hop Honors! Diary Of A Mad Dog In-Stores September 30th, 2008

LOS ANGELES, CA – Latin hip-hop pioneer, Sen Dog (aka Senen Reyes) from Cypress Hill, has accepted a special invitation to peform at the highly-anticipated, “We The People” festival on September 27 in Los Angeles. Sen was personally asked to represent West Coast hip-hop at this historic event. He will perform the tracks, “Capo” and “Fumble” from his forthcoming album, Diary of A Mad Dog due out September 30 on Suburban Noize Records. The Latin Thug will share the bill with the top music artists today, including Les Claypool, The RZA, EPMD, Barrington Levy, Tom Morello and others. His set is scheduled for 9:15pm-9:25pm, which positions him between sets by Tom Morello and EPMD! http://www.wethepeoplefestival.com/

Sen Dog will be in New York City for the taping of 2008 VH-1 Hip-Hop Honors on October 2, where Cypress Hill will be one of the hip-hop luminaries to be honored. Cypress Hill will be the first Latino rap group to reach such a milestone as they will be take their rightful position as icons alongside icons like Too $hort, Naughty By Nature, De La Soul and Slick Rick.
VH-1 Hip-Hop Honors is hosted by Tracy Morgan and set for an October 6 air date at 10pm EST. For more info: http://www.vh1.com/shows/events/hip_hop_honors/_2008/

Take a minute to check out Diary of A Mad Dog for yourself at: http://www.myspace.com/sendog

ABOUT DIARY OF A MAD DOG:
Sen Dog’s bark is louder than ever on his debut. Taking matters of money, faith and family to the music, Sen Dog sets out to unleash personal dramas in a no-holds-barred symposium of introspection and a narrative insight into his life. Diary of A Mad Dog is a cathartic release for the rabid emcee, but totally accessible to a ravenous audience eager for a solid Sen Dog assault. A few of the Cali pals found on Diary of a Mad Dog include Tangled Thoughts, DJ Ace, and even his Cypress Hill partner B-Real joins in on the attack.

“I’ve done the whole dark, morbid thing and the whole rock n’ roll crossover thing. I’m not going to have an agenda on this; I’m going to jam and record whatever is fun to me,” says Sen Dog about his first ever solo offering. “With Cypress Hill I’m working with B-Real and DJ Muggs, but with my solo material it’s a bit more of a challenge and more rewarding for me as a songwriter when I come up with tracks and they sound banging” he adds.

MORE ON SEN DOG:
Sen Dog has been a pioneer in the world of hip-hop, as one of the he and his Cypress Hill brethren were the first Latino hip-hop superstars and instrumental in helping to break down the door for Latin hip-hop. Sen Dog enjoyed #1 albums on the Billboard Charts (Black Sunday), Top 10 singles (“How Could I Just Kill a Man”, “Insane In The Brain” and “Rock Superstar”) and countless platinum and gold plaques with over 17 million albums sold worldwide. After nearly two decades in the game, Sen Dog has consistently been an innovator in the hip-hop world. From breaking down the door for Latin hip-hop to helping shape the whole West Coast urban/hip hop sound.

DIARY OF A MAD DOG IN-STORES SEPTEMBER 30, 2008!!!!

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A PAGE FROM HIS DIARY: Cypress Hill’s Own Sen Dog Gives World Peak into His World in New EPK! Blazing Mixtape Streaming On MySpace NOW! Diary Of A Mad Dog In-Stores September 30th, 2008

A PAGE FROM HIS DIARY: Cypress Hill’s Own Sen Dog Gives World Peak into His World in New EPK! Blazing Mixtape Streaming On MySpace NOW! Diary Of A Mad Dog In-Stores September 30th, 2008

Latin hip-hop pioneer, Sen Dog (aka Senen Reyes) from Cypress Hill, is ready to give the world a glimpse into his world in his new EPK for his solo debut album, Diary of A Mad Dog due out September 30 on Suburban Noize Records. The EPK provides heart-felt testimonial from Sen on the making of this classic album along with rare behind-the-scenes footage of Sen dropping science on the project at world famous LA nightlife venues, the Roxy and Rainbow. Sen’s heavyweight friends, including Cypress Hill brethren B Real and photographer extraordinaire Estevan Oriol from Soul Assassins design studios, show love with cameos.

Just click on the following link to check it all out for yourself:
Sen Dog EPK

Be sure to peep out the Sen mixtape of the album by X Clan’s DJ Fat Jack and the blazing new single, “Capo” at http://www.myspace.com/sendog

ABOUT DIARY OF A MAD DOG:
Sen Dog’s bark is louder than ever on his debut. Taking matters of money, faith and family to the music, Sen Dog sets out to unleash personal dramas in a no-holds-barred symposium of introspection and a narrative insight into his life. Diary of A Mad Dog is a cathartic release for the rabid emcee, but totally accessible to a ravenous audience eager for a solid Sen Dog assault. A few of the Cali pals found on Diary of a Mad Dog include Tangled Thoughts, DJ Ace, and even his Cypress Hill partner B-Real joins in on the attack.

“I’ve done the whole dark, morbid thing and the whole rock n’ roll crossover thing. I’m not going to have an agenda on this; I’m going to jam and record whatever is fun to me,” says Sen Dog about his first ever solo offering. “With Cypress Hill I’m working with B-Real and DJ Muggs, but with my solo material it’s a bit more of a challenge and more rewarding for me as a songwriter when I come up with tracks and they sound banging” he adds.

MORE ON SEN DOG:
Sen Dog has been a pioneer in the world of hip-hop, as one of the he and his Cypress Hill brethren were the first Latino hip-hop superstars and instrumental in helping to break down the door for Latin hip-hop. Sen Dog enjoyed #1 albums on the Billboard Charts (Black Sunday), Top 10 singles (“How Could I Just Kill a Man”, “Insane In The Brain” and “Rock Superstar”) and countless platinum and gold plaques with over 17 million albums sold worldwide. After nearly two decades in the game, Sen Dog has consistently been an innovator in the hip-hop world. From breaking down the door for Latin hip-hop to helping shape the whole West Coast urban/hip hop sound.

DIARY OF A MAD DOG IN-STORES SEPTEMBER 30, 2008

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Amalgam Digital partners with UStream to broadcast Joe Budden studio session live, Thursday, August 21, 2008

Amalgam Digital partners with UStream to broadcast Joe Budden studio session live, Thursday, August 21, 2008

On Thursday, August 21, 2008, Hip-Hop fans will have the opportunity to chat with Joe Budden before watching the Grammy-nominated rapper live in studio as he puts the finishing touches to his highly anticipated album “Padded Room”.

Budden’s new record label, Amalgam Digital is responsible launching Hip-Hop’s first digital retail store and is recognized for employing highly innovative new media marketing initiatives.

Setting a new precedent Amalgam Digital will be teaming up with interactive broadcast company UStream, to broadcast three hours of Joe Budden’s final studio session for “Padded Room” on Thursday August 21st.

The live webcast will air from 4-7 PM (ET) at www.AmalgamDigital.com/TV. Starting at 4:00 PM, fans will have the opportunity to chat with Joe Budden online, ask him questions, and watch him respond live. After the Q & A, fans will be able to watch Joe in the studio, as he put’s the finishing touches on his highly anticipated sophomore album “Padded Room” which will hit stores worldwide on 10-28-2008 on the Amalgam Digital label.

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Ocean Lab – Sirens of the Sea (Ultra Records) August 5th, 2008

Ocean Lab – Sirens of the Sea (Ultra Records) August 5th, 2008

“Sirens of the Sea” Track Listing:
1. Just Listen
2. Sirens of the Sea
3. If I Could Fly
4. Breaking Ties
5. Miracle
6. Come Home
7. On A Good Day
8. Ashes
9. I Am What I Am
10. Lonely Girl
11. Secret
12. On the Beach
13. Breaking Ties (Flow Mix)

Blissful Balearic moments courtesy of Above & Beyond’s chart-hitting side project with Justine Suissa…

Ibiza – the birthplace of modern dance music. 20 years on and the island remains an important catalyst for today’s hottest dance talents. This year, OceanLab, the project featuring Above & Beyond and singer/songwriter Justine Suissa spent several weeks holed up in a villa there finishing their debut album, ‘Sirens Of The Sea’.

Seeped in Balearic brilliance, ‘Sirens Of The Sea’ is a mix of blissed out epics and dancefloor cuts. An album of depth, variety and serene beauty, showcasing a level of songwriting and production rarely witnessed within electronic music, and already drawing comparisons with bands such as Zero 7 and Everything But The Girl.

As OceanLab, Tony, Paavo and Jono’s work with Justine has led to a string of club anthems such as ‘Clear Blue Water’ (Top 50 UK Sales Chart), ‘Sky Falls Down’ and ‘Beautiful Together’, with each release adding to OceanLab’s reputation as one of clubland’s best loved vocal dance projects. They crossed into the mainstream consciousness when their 4th single, ‘Satellite’, was A-listed on Radio 1 and broke into the Top 20 of the UK sales chart, enjoying similar success globally.

Above & Beyond were voted No.11 in the world’s Top 25 dance acts of the past 25 years according to Mixmag’s readers, and as DJs, are ranked at No.6 in DJ Magazine’s Top 100. Their debut artist album, ‘Tri-State’, was one of the top selling dance albums on iTunes in 2006.

Tony McGuiness from OceanLab said:

“OceanLab has been a part of the Above & Beyond family since the very start (‘Satellite’ is probably our most popular song when we DJ, even now), so it was only a matter of time before we did an album with Justine. With Tri-State out of the way we started writing for the album in earnest two years ago. Justine has a unique lyrical perspective and we’ve decided to make that centre stage as much as possible, so the album is again a very personal statement by us. We hope you like it!”