Rapvibe Artists and Alternativespin Artists are Putting Themselves on the Map in the Music Industry.. "DISOWN" Wins OZZFEST spot

Capitol Imaging Group, INC. wants to bring attention to the top independent artists under the Rapvibe and Alternativespin umbrella. The band "DISOWN" Rocks to the extreme as they win OZZFEST spot!

Cleveland, OH July 5, 2004 -- Corbin Grimes is proud of the hardwork the band "DISOWN" is making peaking interests of Island/Def Jam, Lava Records, Hollywood Records, and Virgin who are reviewing the project indepth. These are only the major labels, as many independant labels are calling on them as well.(www.alternativespin.com)

Electronic/Industrial Rock Act DISOWN win 100.7FM WMMS OZZFEST band camp.
One of Cleveland's most well known local acts DISOWN will be heading to NYC to represent Cleveland in the chance to win a slot on the 2004 and 2005 OZZFEST

Today, Hardcore Marketing, Inc. (www.hardcoremarketing.com) announced Cleveland electronic/industrial rock act Disown (www.disown.cc) won the 100.7FM WMMS OZZFEST band camp beating out 3 other local acts hand picked by listeners of 100.7FM.

Disown will head to New York City on June 17th to audition to compete for the chance to win one slot on the 2004 OZZFEST mainstage and a slot on the second stage for the entire 2005 OZZFEST.

"We are happy to have the opportunity to represent Cleveland at the OZZFEST band camp in NYC" stated Jae Rohrer, the lead singer of Disown. Mitch Langford, guitarist, said, "No matter what comes from the NYC contest we are happy. We wanted to go out have a great show and prove to the judges we are ready for the National level. I think we did that in a big way tonight. The local scene can only get stronger with contests like this as long as all the bands work hard and work together."

Disown (www.disown.cc) are a 4-piece electronic industrial rock act based out of Northeast, Ohio. Members include: Jae Rohrer (vocals), Mitch Langford (guitar), Jesse Rohrer (bass), and Scott Kaczmarek (drums). They have released two full-length CDs and have grown into the best known local rock acts in North East Ohio playing venues such as Clear Channel's The Odeon (900 capacity), Agora Ballroom (700 capacity) and Peabodys Night Club (700) capacity.

The band is finishing new album w/ Geoff Kovall (Marilyn Manson) with a release date of fall of 2004.

- "I Disappear" was used in feature film JIGSAW distributed to BlockBusters Nationwide. "If I Were God" was used in the feature film, Vortex.
- Two-time performer at 2NMC and "Spot Light" act in 2003.
- Played the MECA and CMF conferences.
- With interest being garnered from two majors and several independent labels, Disown will be heading to New York City by the end of 2004 to showcase.

Hardcore Marketing, Inc. (www.hardcoremarketing.com) is a Band Management and Concert Promotions firm dedicated to the multi-million dollar music industry. Working with nationally known concert venues and both local and national Artists, Hardcore Marketing is emerging as a leading entertainment firm in the north east Ohio area.

For more information please call 330-802-2546 or e-mail Jae at e-mail protected from spam bots.

Corbin Grimes is also proud of his Rapvibe acts making headlines in the industry.(www.rapvibe.com)

In a three week long hip hop battle, hosted by Power92.3 (the Urban music station for Arkansas).
Magnus aka Mr. Nice Guy arose triumphant over the 47 other mc's who entered by a landslide receiving over 90% of the votes. The grand prize package consist of tickets to the biggest urban music event in Arkansas "Juneteenth" and spot to perform on the same stage as big name artists such as Ceelo, Ying Yang Twinz, Mario, Young-Rome, and More. This doesn't sound bad for a debut performance. How many artists can say their first performance happened like this?

The event is sponsored by Alltel in Arkansas. The website is www.power92.com. The Juneteenth celebration is an annual event which always brings an allstar lineup and gives local artists the opportunity to shine.

Also, Rapvibe Artist Darrell "The Saint" Thomas of the rap group "Verbal Contact" has one of the strongest unsigned resumes:

1. Verbal Contact were headliners to perform at the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City, UT in the Pepsi Dome.

2. Verbal Contact were finalists in the 1999 MTV/Loud Records Ultimate Hip-hop Talent Search.

3. Verbal Contact has opened up for the Wu Tang Clan, Jahiem, Redman, Big Daddy Kane, E-40 and many others.

4. Verbal Contact has also had a song chosen by Murderdog Magazine's CD Complication of Kansas City rap artist which was released 06/15/04. Also Murderdog has them featured in the latest magazine. Which is in stores now.

5. Verbal Contact is nominated for a hip-hop/rap award at the Midwest Entertainment Music Awards on August 1, 2004. An award for independent artists who are making a lot of noise in the music business, without the assistance of a major label.
For more info call (402) 502-2327, ask for Marlyn Johnson.

6. Verbal Contact won a spotlight to perform at the N.A.C.A. (National Association for Campus Activities). As a national main stage act in Nashville, Tenn at the Opraland Hotel.

"We are proud of the efforts our artists are making to achieve their dreams and goals for the future." Corbin Grimes - CEO CIGMUSIC/Rapvibe/Alternativespin.

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