Renowned as the world's fastest rapper, Twista sets down a seductive vibe with 'Slow Jamz.'  The first joint off KAMIKAZE, 'Slow Jamz' has soared to number one at radio, is making moves at TRL (vote now at MTV.com), and he's become the number one most-requested video at Launch.com.  Keep ya head low next Tuesday, when Kamikaze swoops on stores nationwide.

KAMIKAZE arrives as the long awaited follow-up to Twista's 1997 ADRENALINE RUSH. Guest appearences on KAMIKAZE include T.I., R.Kelly, Ludacris, Cee-Lo,Too Short, Kanye West and Jamie Foxx. Don't wait 'til KAMIKAZE comes out January 27th.  Catch Twista's new tracks at twista.com, and see him live - dates on www.twistamusic.com. Also, on Monday, January 26th, AOL subscribers will be able to preview KAMIKAZE in its entirety 24 hours before the album hits the stores - at AOL Keyword:  Listening Party.

Ecard Link - http://buzztone.atlanticrecords.com/twista_slowjamz/
EmCee Contest - you could get on a track with Twista!
www.twistamusic.com

Kid Rock can move a crowd, so you can bet the Motor City star will shake up the Superbowl's MTV-produced/AOL-sponsored halftime show.  Kid is performing along with P. Diddy, Janet Jackson and Nelly, and the halftime show is of course part of Super Bowl XXXVIII, airing live on CBS Feb. 1 from Houston.

Kid Rock and his Twisted Brown Trucker Band are also set to hit the road for a major North American tour in support of the Detroit rocker's latest album, 'KID ROCK.'  The ROCK AND ROLL PAIN TRAIN 2004 TOUR will kick off with two sold-out shows at Saginaw, Michigan's Wendler Arena on January 22nd and 23rd.  New dates are being announced weekly - check www.kidrock.com. The announcement coincides with the release of 'Cold And Empty,' a song that deals with the pressures of maintaining a relationship while out on the road...

www.kidrock.com

P.O.D. have hit the ground running in 2004.  They are taking part in the massive Linkin Park Meteora World Tour, with dates now underway and running all the way through March 6th in Atlanta, GA.  Also on the bill - Hoobastank and Story of the Year.  To get the latest dates, and to hear tracks from all four bands, follow this link - http://www.bandbuilder.com/meteoratour/

P.O.D.'s all-new PAYABLE ON DEATH is out now with the soaring single 'Change the World' making ready to break at video nationwide. Watch for news of its premiere right here.

www.payableondeath.com

Get Bloody Ready!!  The Darkness has set their first full-blown cross-country U.S. tour, a headlining trek slated to begin March 24th and run through April 20th.  The announcement comes as the band is being heralded as the first breakthrough artist of the New Year.  They've soared up the Billboard charts, scored a Spin cover, and the band continues to earn acclaim in their native England, where they're now nominated for four BRIT Awards.  

The Darkness Ecard - http://buzztone.atlanticrecords.com/thedarkness/
See The Darkness in the City of Light - Enter Here

Sean Paul won't forget 2003 anytime soon. His DUTTY ROCK debut has soared to multi-platinum, he's ruled at radio and video, and now he's up for three Grammys!  Sean is nominated for Best New Artist, Best Male Rap Solo Performance, and Best Reggae Album in the 46th Annual Grammy Awards, airing February 8th on CBS. He was also picked by MTV.com as having one of the best hip-hop videos of 2003 for 'Get Busy.'

Sean's at work now on the DUTTY ROCK follow-up - watch this space for updates, and to get hooked up firsthand with Sean's haps, sign up for his email list via this Ecard link - featuring his romantic mood maker, 'I'm Still in Love with You.'

www.sean-paul.net

Congratulations to matchbox twenty on winning the People's Choice Award for Favorite Musical Group or Band! Thanks to all of the fans who voted! 
The gifted group will feel the 'Bright Lights' again at The 46th Annual Grammy Awards February 8th at 8pm on CBS.  matchbox twenty are up for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group for 'Unwell' and Best Rock Album for MORE THAN YOU THINK YOU ARE.  Their newest release, EP, is in stores now and is loaded with live and exclusive matchbox twenty tracks.

www.matchboxtwenty.com

You can also watch trapmuzik.com for exclusive behind-the-scenes photos to be added before the week is out.  In the meantime sample 'Rubberband Man' and other cuts off TRAP MUZIK right now.

Don't stay jilted, this is the perfect opportunity to get back together with your ex!   'The Ex' Flyaway, could win you a Valentine's Day Trip for 2 to Atlanta to see Billy Talent Perform! (Non Exes also eligible)  Enter Here -  http://feature.atlrec.com/billy_talent/the_ex_contest.  Winner scores airfare, hotel, and tickets to see Billy Talent perform on Feb 14th in Atlanta, along with Autumn to Ashes and MXPX.  Enter above, and via the pop-up window at billytalent.com.

That show is the last of Billy Talent's dates with MXPX and Autumn to Ashes, which kick off February 11th in Boynton Beach, FL.  Touring continues with Simple Plan and MXPX, running through February 28th in Seattle.  Billy Talent are also right now on tour in Canada, take a look at billytalent.com for the latest info.  Also - in running down the top twenty albums of 2003, Revolver named BILLY TALENT number eight, concluding that the volatile album is 'A testament to the enduring power of punk rock.' Yes.

www.billytalent.com