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E1 MUSIC RELEASES 'ROCKET FUEL EP, THE BRAND NEW DIGITAL RELEASE FROM UNDERGROUND HIP HOP SENSATIONS PAPER ROUTE GANGSTAZ, AVAILABLE NOW ON ITUNES

By E1 Entertainment May 20th 2009

E1 Music has just released new EP from underground, Huntsville, AL hip hop group Paper Route Gangstaz (PRGz). The 6-song EP is titled "Rocket Fuel EP" is now available exclusively on iTunes. The EP contains the group's breakout hit, "Keyshia Cole," which was produced by Ben Frank ("Ain't I" by Yung LA) and the new single, "Addicted to Balling, and "Stop N Go" which was produced by Grammy-nominated producer Diplo.

To purchase the "Rocket Fuel" EP, go to: http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/rocket-fuel-ep/id376674372

To hear "Addicted to Balling" go to: Link: http://kochent.edgeboss.net/qtime/kochent/paperroutegangstaz/addictedtoballing.mov

The EP also features the track "Anutha Night," which New York Magazine championed as one of the songs of the summer alongside Eminem's "Not Afraid," Drake's "Over" and Young Jeezy's "Lose My Mind," by writing, "Huntsville, Alabama's PRGz have already rapped over George Michael and Underworld, so it almost makes sense that their new track samples a fake song from the Adult Swim show Squidbillies. It also almost makes sense that it is awesome."

PRGz manager Dan Weisman says, "It's been almost three years in the making but the world will finally hear the Huntsville sound."

"I hope you prepared, 'cause the time is now," adds Dawgy Baggz of PRGz.

The tracklisting:

1.Keyshia Cole - (Produced by Ben Frank.... Who produced "Ain't I" by Yung LA feat. Yung Dro & T.I.) 2.Anutha Night - (produced by Block Beattaz) 3.Summer Time - (produced by Block Beattaz) 4.Addicted To Balling (produced by Slot - A) 5.Stop N Go (produced by Diplo) 6.Trap Like Mine - (produced by Block Beattaz)

For more information, go to: www.e1music.us or www.facebook.com/paperroutegangstaz; www.twitter.com/prgzofficial; www.prgzmusic.com

POWERGLOVE SIGNS TO E1 MUSIC

By E1 Entertainment May 20th 2009

Boston video game metal masters POWERGLOVE have signed a North American deal with E1 Music. The band will be releasing a new full-length album this fall. "We are all extremely proud to announce E1 as our new label. And really, what better label for us than one who is home to both In Flames and the Sesame Street catalogue?" says POWERGLOVE.

"We are POWERGLOVE and we are here to f*ck with your childhood!" proclaims the band at the beginning of their live shows. After finding success mining the brains of the A.D.D. driven video game generation with songs like "Tetris," POWERGLOVE have set their sights on the inner child in all of us. To this end, the band has set its blasters from stun to kill; it's target: the world! The band has recently completed two separate, successful, tours with HAMMERFALL and SONATA ARTICA. Watch for them this summer as they continue to add dates for video game festivals and live performances.

POWERGLOVE continues, "We spoke with many great labels about releasing this album, yet E1 has always felt like the best place for our brand of ridiculous nerd metal. We hereby do solemnly swear that with E1, Powerglove will bring you even more explosions, candy, and nostalgia-gasms. No Powerglove, No Powerlove!" E1 Music Vice President of Metal Scott Givens adds, "Powerglove is the perfect weapon to help in our quest for world domination here at E1!"

POWERGLOVE is composed of four battle-hardened rockers out of Boston, MA: Alex Berkson, Bassil Silver-Hajo, Chris Marchiel, and Nick Avila. This band shreds metal renditions of everything from old school 8- bit video game classics to contemporary blockbusters, all with a heavy metal attitude - and there's nothing you can do to stop them!

For more information on E1 Metal please visit http://www.e1metal.com/ or follow @E1MetalATTACK

DETROIT'S SLUM VILLAGE TO RELEASE HIGHLY ANTICIPATED NEW ALBUM, VILLA MANIFESTO, ON JULY 27TH, 2010

By E1 Entertainment June 1st 2009

E1 Music and NE'ASTRA Music Group is happy to announce the release of Villa Manifesto, the new studio album by Detroit hip hop group Slum Village, on July 27, 2010. The album is the group's first to feature vocal contributions from all four members: T3, J Dilla and the late Baatin and Elzhi. The album also features Dwele, De La Soul, Little Brother, Colin Munroe and Phife and production by Young RJ, J. Dilla, Dave West, Hi Tek, and Mr. Porter. The first single, "Faster," features Colin Munroe and was produced by Young RJ will be serviced to radio shortly.

Slum Village's 6th studio album serves as both a reunion and a memorial album. "I wanted to pull the whole squad together," explains T3. "The reason why we call it Villa Manifesto is that it was a statement we want to give our people because we had been away for so long. What we're doing, what's going on, how we're feeling and where we're at today."

In its earliest incarnation, Slum Village was a trio: T3, Baatin and would-be production legend J. Dilla (then Jay Dee). When Dilla left the group to pursue a solo career in 2002, the syllable slamming upstart Elzhi was brought in to supplement Baatin and T on the Trinity LP. Shortly thereafter, Baatin himself would split as well, citing health issues, and leaving just the duo of T3 and Elzhi. In 2006, Dilla passed away from complications stemming from his long battle with Lupus. Then, last summer Baatin was found dead in his home, the cause unknown.

After forming in the late '90s, the group quickly earned critical acclaim with Fantastic Vol. 1 and Vol. 2. Their third album Trinity (Past, Present, Future) propelled them even further as it included the hit single "Tainted," which featured fellow Motowner Dwele.

Hungry for Slum Village? Check Out: www.slumvillage.com, www.myspace.com/slumvillage & www.NeastraMusicGroup.com.

"THE TWILIGHT SAGA: ECLIPSE THE SCORE" TO BE RELEASED ON JUNE 29, 2010

By E1 Entertainment June 1st 2009

E1 Music is pleased to announce the release of The Twilight Saga: Eclipse The Score, the highly anticipated score to the upcoming theatrical release THE TWILIGHT SAGA: ECLIPSE, on June 29, 2010. THE TWILIGHT SAGA: ECLIPSE is the third installment of the blockbuster film franchise based on author Stephenie Meyer's Twilight series.

Three-time Oscar Winning composer Howard Shore composed the music for the latest film's score, following in the footsteps of Carter Burwell and Alexandre Desplat. Shore has won three Oscars for his work on THE LORD OF THE RINGS TRILOGY and received dozens of further accolades for his work. He is also known for his work with Martin Scorsese (THE AVIATOR, THE DEPARTED) and David Cronenberg (A HISTORY OF VIOLENCE, EASTERN PROMISES) and several other notable films.

The score also includes a track by Canadian indie band Metric, which was written with Howard Shore, called "Eclipse (All Yours)." It is featured in the last track, "Wedding Plans." Paul Katz of Eye2Ear Music serves as both the executive producer of the score album as well as Summit Entertainment's point person on film-related music and soundtracks. THE TWILIGHT SAGA: ECLIPSE is due in theaters on June 30, 2010.

The tracklisting: 1. Riley 2. Compromise/Bella's Theme 3. Bellas Truck/Florida 4. Victoria 5. Imprinting 6. The Cullens' Plan 7. First Kiss 8. Rosalie 9. Decisions, Decisions... 10. They're Coming Here 11. Jacob Black 12. Jasper 13. Wolf Scent 14. Mountain Peak 15. The Kiss 16. The Battle/Victoria vs. Edward 17. Jane 18. As Easy As Breathing 19. Wedding Plans

In THE TWILIGHT SAGA: ECLIPSE, directed by David Slade from a screenplay written by Melissa Rosenberg and starring Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson and Taylor Lautner, Bella (Stewart) once again finds herself surrounded by danger as Seattle is ravaged by a string of mysterious killings and a malicious vampire continues her quest for revenge. In the midst of it all, she is forced to choose between her love for Edward (Pattinson) and her friendship with Jacob (Lautner) - knowing that her decision has the potential to ignite the ageless struggle between vampire and werewolf. With her graduation quickly approaching, Bella is confronted with the most important decision of her life.

E1 ENTERTAINMENT INKS DIGITAL DISTRIBUTION DEALS WITH ITV AND CONTENTFILM

By E1 Entertainment May 28th 2009

E1 Entertainment has announced North American digital distribution deals with two major content producers - ITV Global Entertainment for over 185 hours of classic British TV series and miniseries, and ContentFilm for distribution via iTunes of more than 100 hours of TV series, miniseries and films.

E1 is expanding its digital operations by securing rights across all media platforms for content it acquires for its extensive library. The two deals follow recent agreements that E1 entered with Porchlight Entertainment (Jay Jay the Jet Plane) and Peace Arch Home Entertainment, both of which include North American digital distribution rights.

E1 Entertainment U.S. President Michael Rosenberg comments, "We are pleased to add both ContentFilm and ITV to our growing roster of content partners for whom we provide digital distribution services, offering their quality programming to our digital customers. Along with our well-established physical distribution network, we have developed a significant digital infrastructure and will continue to drive digital growth through agreements like these and by securing rights across all media platforms as we acquire content for our library." Part of ITV Worldwide, ITV Global Entertainment is one of the largest and most successful commercial television distributors in Europe. They distribute programs to over 3,500 broadcasters and home entertainment partners in more than 350 territories worldwide. ITV Global Entertainment is part of major media company ITV, which includes the UK's leading commercial broadcaster ITV1 and the largest commercial TV production company in Britain. Among the titles which E1 Entertainment will be digitally distributing in North America for ITV are: Maigret (complete series starring Michael Gambon), the PD James collection, Twelfth Night (Alec Guinness, Ralph Richardson and Joan Plowright), Hedda Gabler (Diana Rigg), The Old Man and the Sea (Anthony Quinn), Catherine Cookson's The Cinder Path (Catherine Zeta-Jones), and 1960s cult series The Baron. E1 London-based ContentFilm is a London-based film and television sales company that owns or controls a significant library of film and television rights and assets, including over 3,000 hours of television and over 100 feature films. Among the titles E1 distributes are: Michael Moore Hates America, P.U.N.K.S., Phantom of the Opera, Sherlock Holmes and the Leading Lady, Sherlock Holmes: Incident at Victoria Falls, Cracking the DaVinci Code, and Illuminating Angels and Demons. Through its extensive networks in the U.S., E1's distribution arm delivers physical and digital content to more than 3,000 retail partners. Along with leveraging this network to market E1's own extensive library of film, television and music content, the business provides third-party distribution services to a wide range of content producers including the major Hollywood studios. Along with home video, VOD, digital and TV sales, E1 also manages limited theatrical releases for select films in the U.S. market.