LOS ANGELES, May 1, 2000 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Chuck D's
Rapstation.com and Napster announce a songwriting contest, calling for
original lyrics to support consumer's use of Napster's software.
Rapstation.com founder and Public Enemy frontman Chuck D wrote new music,
"Power To The People And The Beats," (a take on his own "Power to the
People") and is inviting aspiring lyricists to download their original
lyrics directly onto the track (at Rapstation.com). The lyrics should
reflect their support of freely shared music.
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The contest rules require that entrants download the music to "Power To
The People And The Beats," rap over the track, and then upload it back
onto Rapstation.com.
Contest deadline is May 14, 2000 at 12:00 midnight EST, with a winner
announced on May 26th (selected by online voting on the site throughout
the week of May 15th), and will be posted for free MP3 download.
"We want to draw attention to the positive aspects that Napster has to
offer artists," says Chuck D. "They need to realize that they can benefit
infinitely from what it has to offer. The contest is an example of how an
independent artist can be heard and can develop their career all on their
own, all through the power of the Internet. A musical career can now
belong to everyone, not just the small handful of acts that a major label
decides to promote."
"We are thrilled to be working with Chuck D on this exciting
promotion," said Shawn Fanning, 19 year old founder of Napster. "He is an
innovator in the digital music arena and one of the first of many artists
that are supportive of what we are doing."
About Rapstation.com
Founded by Chuck D, Rapstation.com is the definitive rap and Hip Hop
culture website. It features a radio station with original programming,
free MP3 downloads, a television station, celebrity interviews,
information for aspiring artists and a forum for political expression and
discussion. Since inception, it has created partnerships with some of the
web's most exciting and innovative businesses, including RealNetworks,
House of Blues Digital, MyPlay, Rioport, MyListen, Tucows.
About Napster
Located in San Mateo, CA, Napster Inc. is the provider of the popular
filesharing technology, which currently enables users to locate, download
and play MP3 music files from one convenient, easy-to-use interface.
Napster will, in the future, use their technology for other filesharing
purposes. Napster is also home to the Internet's largest and most rabid
community of music fans. The company is leveraging the passion for its
product to become the most powerful tool to help others discover new music
and artists. Napster's membership is already expanding faster than such
high growth Internet application companies as Hotmail or ICQ.
For more information, please contact Jolyn Matsumuro of The Brookes
Company, 323-653-4330, for Rapstation.com; Tracy Mlakar of mPRm Public
Relations, 323-933-3399, for Napster; or Jill Mango of Girlie Action,
212-334-3200.
SOURCE Rapstation.com
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CONTACT: Jolyn Matsumuro of The Brookes Company, 323-653-4330, for
Rapstation.com; Tracy Mlakar, business, trade media, of mPRm Public
Relations, 323-933-3399, for Napster; or Jill Mango, consumer, music
media, of Girlie Action, 212-334-3200
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