OZOMATLI's new single hits #10 on radio

DAVID LYNCH FOUNDATION:

OZOMATLI’s NEW SINGLE “MONSTER”

HITS #10 AT RADIO ON THE AC TOP 200

‘DOWNLOAD FOR GOOD: MUSIC THAT CHANGES THE WORLD’

STAR-STUDDED PREMIERE COMPILATION AVAILABLE NOW ON iTUNES

Pictured above OZOMATLI.

This week, Latin rockers OZOMATLI’s new single “Monster” hits the Top 10 (#10) position at radio on the Adult Contemporary Top 200 chart. The vibrant track--which shares the Top Ten this week with Adele, Lady Gaga, Katy Perry and Bruno Mars--is exclusively available now on the recently released star-studded premiere compilation CD from the David Lynch Foundation, DOWNLOAD FOR GOOD: Music That Changes The World.

"It’s exciting to have the lead single from DOWLOAD FOR GOOD meet with success at radio," said Tom MazzettaPresident at South Beach Marketing & Radio Promotion. "We’re thrilled to notify David Lynch Foundation Music creative director Jason Rothberg and his staff about the song’s quick ascent at the legendary music industry trade publicationFMQB,” Mazzetta says. “We’d like to thank FMQB's Hot AC Editor Mark LaSpina and magazine general manager Fred Deane, for helping us get the song into radio's hand's and their overall support of the charitable efforts surrounding David Lynch Foundation Music."

“Monster” producer Tony Berg (Aimee Mann, Pete Yorn) added, "That Ozomatli should see radio success with ‘Monster’--a reflective song with a groove--under the aegis of the David Lynch Foundation--a reflective organization with a groove--is a wonderful thing. And makes perfect sense."

Released in mid July, DOWNLOAD FOR GOOD: Music That Changes The World is a star-studded digital music compilation which benefits the David Lynch Foundation--a non-profit educational organization founded by iconic filmmakerDAVID LYNCH. The music is only available via the iTunes Store http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/download-for-good/id445954687.

DOWNLOAD FOR GOOD features 33 renowned artists from around the world spanning Pop, Latin, Electronic, Rock,World, Indie, Hip-hop and Classical who have come together to express their support for the foundation and its visionary director. Artists include Alanis Morissette, Amanda Palmer, Andy Summers (of The Police) with Geeta Novotny,Arrested Development, Au Revoir Simone, Band from TV, Ben Folds, Ben Lee, Carmen Rizzo with Grant-Lee Phillips, Dave Stewart (of The Eurythmics), Donovan, Iggy Pop, Maroon 5, Moby, Nancy Sinatra, Neon Trees,Ozomatli, Peter Gabriel, Pink Jaffee with Jakob Dylan & Daryl Hannah, Rodrigo y Gabriela, Slightly Stoopid with Don Carlos, The Charlatans and Tom Waits and more. For more information on DOWNLOAD FOR GOOD visit: http://davidlynchfoundationmusic.org/music/detail/download_for_good.

All artists and label proceeds from DOWNLOAD FOR GOOD support the David Lynch Foundation (see about paragraph below).

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About the David Lynch Foundation:

The David Lynch Foundation was launched six years ago to bring the stress-reducing, health-promoting benefits ofTranscendental Meditation® to underserved populations, including at-risk inner-city youth and U.S. veterans returning home from combat with post traumatic stress disorder, as well as Native Americans, the homeless and prisoners. To date, the David Lynch Foundation has provided scholarships for nearly 150,000 adults and youth to learn to meditate, eliminating the traumatic stress that undermines academic achievement and fuels substance abuse and violent behavior. Independent published scientific research shows that meditating individuals have better overall mental health and students have dramatically better test scores, grades and graduation rates, while dropout rates, suspensions, and expulsions greatly decrease. For more information, visit: http://www.davidlynchfoundation.org.

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To request an artist interview and/or receive a digital or physical copy of DOWNLOAD FOR GOOD for review, contact:

Libby Coffey/MSO (818) 380-0400, ext. 224/LCoffey@msopr.com

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Altavoz Appoints Label Relations Head to Expand Music Catalog

Altavoz Appoints Label Relations Head to Expand Music Catalog

Washington, DC (June 1, 2011) -- Vara Entertainment Group CEO Aaron Pittman joins Altavoz as president of label relations, effective May 16.  Pittman’s two-decade career boasts experience across all sectors of the entertainment industry. From producing video and music with Noontime Productions, RedZone Entertainment and Columbia Records/So So Def to running the entertainment company Vara Entertainment, Pittman brings a wealth of knowledge and contacts to Altavoz.   

In 1995, Pittman, a producer and singer-songwriter, moved to Atlanta, GA and started his career at Noontime Productions. A monumental period in Pittman’s career occurred when he had his first commercial release while working with Columbia Records/So So Def artist, Da Brat. Pittman’s musical compositions have been featured in productions including the Lions Gate Film, “Civil Brand” and the FOX television series, “Dark Angel”.  He also produced and engineered multi-platinum artists Usher, Keri Hilson, Ashanti, and The Dream.

After spending 15 years in the production and creative sides of the industry, Pittman made the decision to start his own entertainment company, Vara Entertainment Group. His goal was to assist independent artists and be a translator within the complex entertainment industry.

Pittman went to the NARM Convention in May 2011 in hopes of finding a distribution deal but after speaking with Altavoz co-CEO Nelson Jacobsen, it was evident that Pittman’s knowledge and experience could greatly help the growth and vision of Altavoz. “After initially meeting with Nelson and learning more about the mission of Altavoz,” recalls Pittman, “we realized there was a missing link in the artist/distributor relationship. I’m looking forward to being a major player in this company and bridging that gap to fulfill the goals of Altavoz.”

“Bringing on Aaron will ensure that we build a catalog of quality artists, both established and up and comers, that fans will love,” said Jessamyn Sarmiento, co-CEO. “His creative sensibility will be a major driver in our consulting services for labels, bands and artists who have what it takes, but need a little extra push. We are excited to have Aaron on board.”

Last month, Altavoz announced the addition of Bill Daly, owner of Crooked Beat Records in Washington, DC, to its Board of Directors.  Daly‘s legendary path in the industry includes his years as founding member, bass player, singer and lead songwriter for the punk-influenced band Insurgence and as a key figure in the success of Schoolkids Records, the first and only independent music store in Raleigh, NC. Daly was also a key figure in the creation of the original Altavoz Distribution back in 1995.

About Altavoz Entertainment

Altavoz is a cloud entertainment company that distributes and promotes independent music, video and game products in retail stores and across all digital channels -- we call it “clicks to bricks” distribution. We pride ourselves on being different from other distributors. What makes us unique is our knowledge of the retail environment and how to successfully leverage it with cutting-edge digital platforms -- and we do it all with a social conscience. Altavoz entertainment producers agree to give some proceeds from the sale of distributed products to causes they believe in, managed through the charitable arm of Altavoz. And, we offer successful producers the option to own stock in Altavoz.