EMI Gospel Announces Exclusive Distribution Agreement with Holy Hip Hop Music

Brentwood, TN February 9, 2004--Leading Gospel label EMI Gospel is pleased to announce a newly formed alliance with Atlanta-based Holy Hip Hop Music. Under the exclusive arrangement, EMI Gospel will distribute Holy Hip Hop Music releases to the Christian marketplace through #1-ranked Chordant Distribution and to the General Market through EMI Music Marketing, as well as digital distribution through various new media partners.

With the demand for Holy Hip Hop music at an all-time high, the alliance between EMI Gospel and Holy Hip Hop Music comes at a strategic time. "We're very pleased with our long term agreement with Holy Hip Hop," said Ken Pennell, President of EMI Gospel. "We believe that by working together we can expand the reach of Holy Hip Hop Music as they communicate the gospel message in the international language of young people."

Spiritually enlightening Hip Hop music laced with ministry, Holy Hip Hop Music is characterized by its passion for uplifting, edifying and positively impacting the hearts, minds and souls of the global community with the message of the Gospel of Christ. Through strategic grass-roots efforts, Holy Hip Hop Music is permeating both the Christian and secular cultures with its focus on ministry and evangelism, resulting in a positive global community impact.

"We are excited about the opportunity to bring to the forefront what has largely been regarded as an underground movement," says Brandon Egerton, EMI Gospel's A&R Manager. "The Holy Hip Hop Music family is a group of individuals who are committed to communicating the Gospel of Christ through Hip Hop music and playing an active role in giving a voice to their generation."

"It is a blessing and an honor to be a part of the EMI Christian Music Group Family," says Danny Wilson of Holy Hip Hop Music. "A key objective of our partnership with EMI Gospel will be to deliver Holy Hip Hop Music world-wide to people who demand it most."

For more information on the Holy Hip Hop Global Movement To Take The Gospel To the Streets, visit www.HolyHipHop.Com or www.DJLace2004.Com

Brentwood Tennessee-based EMI Christian Music Group, a member of EMI Music, is the world's largest Christian music company, operating the EMI Gospel, Sparrow and Forefront labels in addition to EMI Christian Music Publishing and Chordant Distribution Group.





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