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NEWBURY COMICS PREORDER! GET A SIGNED ATTENTION DEFICIT CD!!

Posted 10/27/2009 by TeamIGA

2009 MTVu WOODIE AWARDS VOTE FOR WALE!!!

Posted 10/23/2009 by TeamIGA

2009 mtvU Woodie Awards

MTV TAPS WALE AND LEGENDARY GO-GO BAND UCB AS THE OFFICIAL HOUSE BAND FOR THE 2009 VMAS

Posted 9/2/2009 by TeamIGA

MTV TAPS WALE AND LEGENDARY GO-GO BAND UCB AS THE OFFICIAL HOUSE BAND FOR THE 2009 VMAS

WALE TO PERFORM NEW SINGLE “WORLD TOUR”

DEBUT ALBUM ATTENTION DEFICIT MOVES TO OCTOBER 20, 2009

“The greatest new rapper since Jay-Z.” --GQ, June 2009

Santa Monica, CA, September 2, 2009--MTV has tapped hip-hop’s newest challenger, Wale and the legendary go-go band UCB as the official house band for the 2009 VMAs, providing the night’s soundtrack for the hottest music awards show this year. Not only will Wale perform his new hit single “World Tour,” but he will also collaborate with artists including The All-American Rejects, Pitbull and 3OH!3 while putting his own unique spin on some of the biggest songs of the year.

"This is a monumental point in my career," says Wale. "As an unknown artist, it was an honor for me to perform with Mark Ronson at the 2007 VMAs. This year, UCB and I, will be adding an extra element to the VMAs as we bring our signature sound of go-go music to the stage."

As the anticipation continues to build and a new release date for Attention Deficit (Allido/Interscope) has been set for October 20^th, Wale readies the release of his second single "World Tour" featuring Jazmine Sullivan. As “World Tour” rides the success of first single “Chillin,’” which heavily impacted airwaves this spring, the go-go infused banger, “Pretty Girls” featuring Gucci Mane, has become this summer’s ultimate club anthem.

Along with executive producers Ronson (“Mirrors” feat. Bun B, “90210”), and Rich Kleiman, other producers on "Attention Deficit" include Cool and Dre (“Chillin’” and “World Tour” feat. Jazmine Sullivan), Dave Sitek of TV On The Radio (“Warrior” feat. K’Naan), Sean C and LV (“OG”), and Sleepwalkers (“Diary” feat. Marsha Ambrosius).

Proclaimed “The Great Rap Hope” by The Washington Post (October 2007), Wale fulfills his promise of a new voice in hip-hop with Attention Deficit.

For more information on Wale, please visit www.walemusic.com.

Wale BET Rising Icons Airs August 31st!

Posted 8/28/2009 by TeamIGA

Make sure you tune in and set your DVR's for Roc Nation/Allido Records own Wale as he performs on BET's Rising Icons August 31st at 12am. The show will also take you behind the scenes with the DC native. Wale, joins Roc Nation artist Melanie Fiona, Keri Hilson, The Dream, Hall Linton, Chrisette Michelle and Kid Cudi on the exclusive list of "rising icons". For all the details on all these artists and Wale click HERE.

Get Tickets to the VMAs from MTV!

Posted 8/28/2009 by TeamIGA

Want to see Wale & the UCB band VMA performance live & in-person?
MTV is casting their audience for the 2009 Video Music Awards, and are saving some spots for the most dedicated Wale fans! To enter, click HERE and make sure to choose the “PIT FAN” ticket include Wale's code word "CHILLIN" in the comments section along with the reasons you feel you should be selected - you can even upload a photo that shows why you are Wale's biggest fan! You must be at least 18 years old to enter, and be available in New York City on 9/13/09 (no travel or accommodations will be offered).

Enter now for this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!

MTV Taps Wale To Emcee the Official House Band And Collaborate With The All-American Rejects, Pitbull & 3OH!3

Posted 8/27/2009 by TeamIGA

BEYONCÉ BRINGS SPECTACULAR VOICE AND GROUNDBREAKING DANCE MOVES TO THE STAGE AT THE

“2009 MTV VIDEO MUSIC AWARDS” AIRING LIVE FROM

NEW YORK CITY ON SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2009 AT 9PM (ET/PT)

MTV Taps Wale To Emcee the Official House Band And Collaborate With The All-American Rejects, Pitbull & 3OH!3

MTV.com To Debut Lead Single From Death Cab For Cutie

Off New Moon Soundtrack

New York, NY (August 27, 2009) –– MTV has announced that powerhouse entertainer and superstar Beyoncé will take the stage at the “2009 Video Music Awards” on Sunday, September 13, 2009 at 9PM (Live ET/Tape delayed PT). With her amazing vocals, show stopping choreography and incomparable dance moves, Beyoncé will captivate viewers with a breathtaking performance of her current single “Sweet Dreams” off her multi-platinum album I Am… Sasha Fierce. Beyoncé, whose “Single Ladies (Put A Ring on It)” received nine nominations including “Video of the Year” and “Best Female Video,” will join an incredible line-up of performers including JAY-Z, Lady Gaga, Green Day, P!nk, Taylor Swift and Muse.

In addition, MTV has tapped hip-hop’s newest challenger, Wale and the legendary go go band UCB as the official VMAs house band, providing this year’s audience with what is sure to be some of the night’s most exciting and unexpected moments. The DC native, whose debut album "Attention Deficit" is being released on October 20, will collaborate with artists including The All-American Rejects, Pitbull and 3OH!3 to put his own unique spin on some of the biggest songs of the year, including his hit single "Chillin'" featuring Lady Gaga, his own material and a few classic covers.

Also on September 13, MTV.com will exclusively unveil "Meet Me On the Equinox," the lead single off of the New Moon Soundtrack (available October 20, 2009) from VMA nominees Death Cab for Cutie. As previously announced, comedian Russell Brand will host the show, and Katy Perry, Ne-Yo, Nelly Furtado, Chace Crawford, Leighton Meester and Miranda Cosgrove are confirmed presenters. The show will air with Spanish subtitles on MTV Tr3´s on Sunday, September 20 at 5pm ET. MTV will announce additional performers and presenters on a later date.

MTV News and V CAST from Verizon Wireless are giving customers an All Access video pass to the 2009 VMAs, with an unprecedented inside look at the making of the biggest music event of the year. Verizon Wireless customers can sign up for VMA text alerts by texting VIP to 8911 to receive VMA news insider reports delivered directly to their Verizon Wireless phones.

Viewers can vote for the "Best New Artist" category throughout the show, live on September 13.

MTV, Pepsi and Rock Band™ have created a new category at this year's VMAs, "Best Performance in a Pepsi Rock Band Video" that allows fans, for the first time, to win their very own Moonman. This summer, contestants entered their original Rock Band™ music videos, which fans will then vote on to select the ultimate winner. Viewers can help decide which band will travel to the “2009 MTV Video Music Awards,” walk the red carpet, receive their Moonman, and be featured in an MTV produced promotional spot airing the night of the show by logging on to www.PepsiRockBand.com from August 8 - September 1.

Shugoll Research and Telescope are the Official Business Advisors of the “2009 MTV Video Music Awards” Nominee and Winner Voting periods.

Jesse Ignjatovic/Den of Thieves is the Executive Producer for the “2009 MTV Video Music Awards.” Dave Sirulnick is Executive Producer. Garrett English is co-Executive Producer/Executive in Charge of Production. Amy Doyle is co-Executive Producer. Joanna Bomberg is Executive in Charge of Music and Talent. Jen Jones is Producer. Hamish Hamilton is Director. Robin Reinhardt-Locke is Celebrity Talent Executive.

Official sponsors of the “2009 MTV Video Music Awards” are 5 ®Gum, Febreze, Pepsi, Rhapsody ®, Sears, Taco Bell ®, U.S. Army and Verizon Wireless.

The “2009 MTV Video Music Awards” will be available to a potential viewing audience of more than 1.2 billion people via MTV's global network of 68 channels reaching 577 million households around the world as well as through syndication. In addition, its convergent programming & content will reach the entire interactive community, via MTV's more than 200 digital media properties around the world.

About MTV:

MTV is the dynamic, vibrant experiment at the intersection of music, creativity and youth culture. For over 27 years, MTV has evolved, challenged the norm, and detonated boundaries -- giving each new generation a creative outlet and voice that entertains, informs and unites on every platform and screen. On-air, MTV is the number one rated full-day ad-supported cable network for P12-24. Online, MTV.com averaged 21.7 million monthly unique visitors during the first quarter of 2009 -- up +7% from the 4Q/2008. Total video streams for the first quarter of 2009 increased by 13% from 4Q/2008 and by 21% over the same time period last year. And MTV’s successful sibling networks MTV2, mtvU and MTV Tr3s each deliver unprecedented customized content, super-serving music fans, college students and young American Latinos like no one else. MTV is part of MTV Networks, a unit of Viacom (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B), one of the world’s leading creators of programming and content across all media platforms. Wanna know more? Come on in… www.mtvpress.com.