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BlackVibes.com reports increased traffic; announces first quarter advertising specials


Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) February 5, 2008 -- BlackVibes.com has announced special advertising offers for February and March. On the heels of their IveGotBeats.com marketing campaign, BlackVibes.com has more than doubled its traffic and is offering their inventory at reduced rates.

Front Page

Top of the Page (Leaderboard/Standard Banner) - $75/week
Middle (Rectangle Banner) - $50/week
Bottom (Leaderboard/Standard Banner) - $50/week

Beat XChange / IveGotBeats.com Pages

Top of the Page (Leaderboard/Standard Banner) - $150/week
Bottom (Leaderboard/Standard Banner) - $100/week

E-Blast (40,000 subscribers) - $250/blast

Marshall Lyons II, BlackVibes.com COO, is excited about passing these savings to potential advertisers. "We take pride in providing impeccable service to our clients. We look forward to providing this same level of service to a new client base."

About Beat XChange

The Beat XChange is the premier online beat auction allowing producers to place their original beats/tracks/compositions online for artists to hear and place bids on. Much in the same fashion as e-bay, the auction floor is opened for artists to place bids until an offer is accepted by the producer. The Beat XChange is designed to link aspiring artists with aspiring producers. It serves the dual purpose of allowing producers to get a broader base of exposure as well as earn some income. It also provides artists with an avenue to acquire music to fuel their creative drive.

About BlackVibes.com

BlackVibes.com is among the entertainment industry's leaders in content. BlackVibes.com boasts 9 years of entertainment news, resources and content designed to market and enhance those with various entertainment career aspirations. The site also carries the latest products, events, interviews, reviews and audio/video clips. BlackVibes.com site users are primarily entertainment enthusiasts working in a wide variety of occupations and coming from a multitude of cultural backgrounds.

Sales Contacts

Marshall Lyons II - 734.272.8306 - marshall@blackvibes.com

Ernest Wyatt - 443.864.7465 - ernest@blackvibes.com

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Building on the widespread acclaim of "African American Lives: (2006) and "Oprah's Roots" (2007), the four-part series "African American Lives 2" journeys deep into ancestry of an all new group of remarkable individuals, offering an in-depth look at the African-American experience and race relations throughout U.S. history.

Gates returns as series host and co-executive producer, guiding genealogical investigations down through the 20th century, Reconstruction, slavery and early U.S. history, and presenting cutting-edge genetic analysis that locates participants' ancestors in Africa, Europe and America. Joining Gates in the new broadcast are poet Maya Angelou, author Bliss Broyard, actor Don Cheadle, actor Morgan Freeman, theologian Peter Gomes, publisher Linda Johnson Rice, athlete Jackie Joyner-Kersee, radio personality Tom Joyner, comedian Chris Rock, music legend Tina Turner, and college administrator Kathleen Henderson, selected from more than 2,000 applicants to have her family history researched and DNA tested along with that of Gates and the series' other 10 participants.

"These stories of adversity, sacrifice, achievement and empowerment transcend the realm of color with a universal resonance," said Gates. "These discoveries about our ancestors are fascinating stories that everyone, regardless of race, can identify with and draw inspiration from," added Gates, Alphonse Fletcher University professor and director of the W.E.B. Du Bois Institute for African and African American Research at Harvard University. "They're stories that together offer a new understanding of not only the African-American experience, but also of race in America."

"Through even greater depth of research and more powerful storytelling, all of the stories in 'African American Lives 2' share a common thread — they show the value of knowing who you are and where you come from," Gates said. "And now, the inclusion of Kathleen's story shows that viewers everywhere can take this same journey."

 Episode one, "The Road Home" (Feb. 6, 9 p.m.), focuses on participants' ancestors in the early 20th century. Stories include the tragic account of Tom Joyner's great-uncles who, in 1915, were convicted by an all-white jury and executed in the electric chair for a crime that new evidence suggests they did not commit, and Bliss Broyard, who lived her life unaware that her father, renowned New York Times critic Anatole Broyard, was a light-skinned black man who chose to "pass" as white. She learned of her African-American roots upon her father's death in 1990.

 Episode two, "A Way Out of No Way" (Feb. 6, 10 p.m.), continues tracing the guests' lineages back through the late 1800s to the Civil War, featuring such stories as Chris Rock's maternal great-great-grandfather, Julius Caesar Tingman, a black Civil War veteran who was twice elected to the South Carolina State Legislature; and Don Cheadle's ancestors, who had been enslaved by Chickasaw Indians and brought to Oklahoma on the tail end of the "Trail of Tears," the forced relocation of American Indians during the 1830s.

 Episode three, "We Come From People" (Feb. 13, 9 p.m.), reveals stories of participants' ancestors during the early years of the United States, such as a riveting account of life in slavery by Morgan Freeman's great-grandmother, discovered within the records of the Depression-era Works Progress Administration, and Peter Gomes' ancestors, who were freed and supported by Quaker families in Virginia in the late 1700s.

 DNA analysis leads to fascinating discoveries about participants' lineages in episode four, "The Past Is Another C

New York, NY - Music fans got a dose of Hip-Hop rolled up in Soul as J. Keys took to the stage during Steve Wallace's performance at the world renowned Blue Note in New York City's legendary village performance district.

With the lead in from Farrah Burns, backed by bass, drum, keys, and 2 piece vocals, patrons got their money's worth as the three delivered the "Fell n Luv Remix" live for the first time.

This remix, released on the "Come With the Remix" LP is the upbeat Hip-Hop flavored descendant of "Fell n Luv," a ballad originally released on Wallace's impressive debut "Come With the Real." Keys rhymes, "I fell in love like she fell from above, I fell off the other girls, I fell off the clubs"

Backstage the workaholic emcee was all smiles as he announced the completion of his new mixtape the Dead Horse, crafted in the image of everything you love about Hip-Hop when it's done right. Keys, virtually working around the clock these days, also disclosed that his next studio album will have 5 tracks produced by Steve. The Dead Horse, which is already garnering critical acclaim among music insiders, is the set up for the new album.

J. Keys said, "I approached the Dead Horse mixtape with the same intensity that I would an album and it's going to show when you hear it. My formula consists of a little ranting and raving, and a lot of leading by example. In short, my aim is to preserve the integrity of the music."

The Dead Horse will be available online this month.



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J. Keys at The Blue Note NYC

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IveGotBeats.com launches the Beat XChange allowing producers to sell their music online to artists, auction style.

New York, NY (PRWEB) January 24, 2008 -- From Wall Street to Watts, the digital curve is revolutionizing the landscape of the music industry. In a climate of slumping compact disc sales and rising digital sales, one web site is poised to lead the digital renaissance.

The Beat XChange has positioned itself to alleviate the traditional record label A&R process by directly connecting the artist and the producer. This cutting edge web site is making it simple for artists and producers all over the world to collaborate with each other right from the comfort of their own computer.

The Beat XChange is the premier online beat auction allowing producers to place their original beats/tracks/compositions online for artists to hear and place bids on. Much in the same fashion as e-bay, the auction floor is opened for artists to place bids until an offer is accepted by the producer.

Gerald Olivari, said "Recognizing the impact that technology such as pro tools and social music networking websites have had on the industry, we decided that it was the perfect time to introduce this service."

The Beat XChange is the world's best online beat auction. Begin collaborating now!

http://www.IveGotBeats.com

For More Information Contact:

Marshall Lyons

Office: 734-272-8306

Jimmy Keys

Office: 212-381-1587

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New York, NY - BlackVibes.com is proud to announce the first in a series of new initiatives in the first quarter of 2008. The cutting edge entertainment based web site has formed a strategic partnership with JayForce, a renowned Atlanta-based DJ. BlackVibes.com will stream the Beatz & Lyrics Podcast on its site.

BlackVibes.com users will now be able to enjoy music as they read through the latest news and use services like the Beat XChange and SoundScope. "From mixtapes to his XM Satellite Radio Show, we have followed JayForce for years and are excited to form a partnership with someone so talented and dedicated to the music," said Gerald Olivari of BlackVibes.com



Born in Philly, Jayforce grew up in the Philadelphia & New Jersey area. The former college football star & co-captain began in his radio career in 1990. The popular on-air personality/dj moved to Atlanta in 1996 where he continues to represent over the airwaves.



A 17 year hip-hop radio veteran, JayForce is the current host of "The Beatz & Lyrics Show" which airs on WRFG Atlanta on Saturday nights from 10pm-1am EST. JayForce is also the host of the "Classic Example" show alongside DJ Rastaroot on XM Satellite Radio Channel 65 The Rhyme! The show can be heard every Friday Night from 11pm-12midnight EST.

The partnership was officially announced over the weekend live on the Beatz & Lyrics show. Marshall Lyons of BlackVibes.com called in to speak on the alliance.

Audio from the show is available at

http://www.blackvibes.com/audio/Marshall_Jayforce.mp3

For more information on JayForce and the Beatz & Lyrics Podcast visit:

http://www.blackvibes.com/jayforce

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BlackVibes.com would like to take this time to thank our friends, partners and associates who have worked very hard this year to be successful and continue to grow into outstanding businesses. We'd like to take a moment to acknowledge them and hope their enjoying the holidays with friends and family today. Let's continue to build and become great together!



ABC Publicity

Atlantic Records

Bad Boy

Break Magazine

Capitol Records

Chatterbox Publicity

Cornerstone Promotion

Dream World Entertainment

Dynamic Producer

Elemental Consulting

Facebook

FM 98 WJLB

FOX

Gorgeous PR

Iced Media

Infinity Solutionz

It Girl Public Relations

Jen-gerbread Marketing

Koch Entertainment

LinkedIn

MySpace

New Media Strategies

Radical Media

Room Service Group

Session Designs

Slip N Slide Records

Sony BMG

Special Ops Media

Strive Magazine

Thinktank Marketing

Universal Music

Warner Music Group

Z Dennis Marketing & Public Relations

Zomba

Thank you to all of you! We look forward to working with you and making 2008 even more successful!


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A judge ordered rap superstar T.I. released from prison on $3 million dollars bond today (October 26) but the rapper must stay in home confinement until his federal trial for possession of machine guns and silencers.

T.I.'s attorneys brought to the bond hearing two cashier's checks totaling $2 million provided by the rapper and Atlantic Records, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

Judge Alan Baverman said the rapper will be restricted to a house in Henry County, Georgia and will be monitored 24 hours a day by a private monitoring service that he must also pay for.

The judge said that T.I. was to have no contact with witnesses or informants associated with the case.

Noting that T.I has a team of powerful lawyers, Baverman said, "You shouldn't do anything that will undermine their ability to represent you."

T.I., born Clifford Harris, is charged with possession of unregistered machine guns and silencers and possession of firearms by a convicted felon.

The rapper was arrested in Atlanta on October 13 by agents of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) after he allegedly attempted to purchase three machine guns and two silencers from an undercover agent, acting as an arms dealer.

Police also found loaded weapons and marijuana on T.I. when they arrested him. A subsequent raid of his Atlanta mansion turned up a cache of loaded automatic weapons.

"On behalf of the family and friends of T.I., we appreciate the global outpouring of concern that he has received during this period," representatives for the rapper said. "T.I. is humbled by the overwhelming encouragement he is getting from his fans and offers his profound thanks to all."

T.I., 27, faces a maximum of 10 years in prison and a $250,000 fine on each count.

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How gangster is Denzel Washington's new flick American Gangster gonna be? Enough to make the best rapper alive come out of retirement AGAIN and put an album together JUST for the film! Check out "Blue Magic," the first single from Jay-Z's unofficial soundtrack to American Gangster



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