iSkin & Playlist Magazine Proudly Present 'Show Some Skin'

iSkin & Playlist Magazine Proudly Present 'Show Some Skin' Featuring R&B Superstar Glenn Lewis, Legendary DJ Red Alert, Hip Hop Sensation Kardinal Offishall, The Black Jays & Rising Pop Star Ellie Lawson SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- iSkin & Playlist Magazine are thrilled to announce a very special event at San Francisco's Club Six -- 60 Sixth St. hidden between Market/Mission San Francisco, CA 94103. For more info visit http://www.clubsix1.com/ . "Show Some Skin" is an event that aims to further bridge the gap between music and technology, with an exciting line up of chart toppers, upcoming acts and superstar DJ's, "Show Some Skin" will surely be a highlight of MacWorld San Francisco 2005. This is one music showcase you do not want to miss. Come and experience great music, prize giveaways, refreshments, special guests and much more. These are some of our very special sponsors for the evening Pearl Vodka, Red Bull and Lagunitas Beer. Doors will open at 7:00pm, with show time at 8:00pm. Admission is Free all night long, however once we reach capacity there are no guarantees of entry. DJ RED ALERT DJ Red Alert is recognized and respected worldwide as one of the founding fathers of Hip-Hop music and culture! He has received numerous awards and accolades including a special award at the first annual Rap Hall of Fame Awards show. The prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award from IMPACT music trade publication for 1998 and the 1997 Mix Show DJ of the year award from GAVIN. In addition DJ Red Alert was named one of the 50 most influential people in music by ROLLING STONE magazine. Red Alert was recently inducted into the ROCK AND ROLL HALL of FAME in Cleveland, Ohio with his own exhibit. The only DJ of this era so honored! Kool DJ Red Alert was named an honorary ambassador to the United Nations in recognition of his contributions in the field of music. In June 2003 Red Alert was inducted to the Bronx Walk of Fame where past honorees have included such luminaries as General Colin Powell. DJ Red Alert has appeared in over 50 music videos. GLENN LEWIS In the spring of 2002, a fresh breeze wafted over the airwaves when Glenn Lewis released World Outside My Window. With his pristine vocals, emotional lyrics and top-notch production, Lewis was critically and commercially acclaimed. The first single, "Don't You Forget It," a Top 10 hit, introduced Lewis' dramatic and intense style, a fitting tribute to his forbears, including Stevie Wonder and Marvin Gaye. Re-teaming with Andre Harris and Vidal Davis, the nimble songwriter- producers who form the core of Lewis' musical backing, Lewis' newest release does something most follow-up albums cannot -- it exceeds the expectations set by the debut record. The first single, "Back For More," neatly folds several genres into one hypnotic hit. Opening with subtle steel pan rhythms, (a nod to Lewis' Trinidadian roots), and an undeniably magnetic bassline, "Back For More," is clearly a hit record before Lewis even lets out his first, flawless note. "Back For More" relates the tale of a weekend love affair, a fun-in-the- sun with Ms. Right Now. KARDINAL OFFISHALL & THE BLACK JAYS In the last few years the music industry has seen the dramatic growth of Kardinal Offishall. His 2001 release "Firestarter Vol. 1: Quest for Fire" showcased Kardinal's unique writing and production skills. Quest for Fire introduced the world to the T dot (Toronto) sound, which included collaboration with fellow Toronto native, Glenn Lewis. The strategy of the project was for his former label MCA to license and then release some older Kardinal material to use as a tool to familiarize consumers with the name Kardinal Offishall. What MCA received was an overwhelming response from radio and club DJ's wanting to know more about this artist and his music. There was also immediate evidence of the establishment of a significant fan base. There was so much interest in Kardinal in fact, MCA decided to release two videos in support of the two hit singles. The first single, "Bakardi Slang" depicted life in T dot and was an instant hit in Toronto. Bakardi Slang also became an international hit, as Kardinal witnessed while touring the U.S. and Europe. The impact of "Bakardi Slang" became fully evident when superstar reggae artist Bounty Killer (No Doubt, Swizz Beats) approached Kardinal about appearing on a remix of "Bakardi Slang" because of its huge popularity in Bounty's native Jamaica. The second single "Ole Time" received an even larger response than that of "Bakardi Slang". The video achieved a significant run on BET and was in heavy rotation on MuchMusic. "Ole Time" immediately struck a chord with Kardinal fans. Radio and video program directors were inundated with requests for the Kardinal offering. "Ole Time" caught the attention of multi-platinum selling recording artist Busta Rhymes and solidified him as a Kardinal fan. Busta offered to collaborate on the remix of Ole Time, and the result was another hit remix. The Black Jays took the show on the road in early 2004 when Kardinal brought co-captain Solitair and Ro Dolla with him across Canada opening for 50 Cent and the G - Unit, and David Banner on the "Beg for Mercy Tour". 10,000 kids per show "throwing their Black Jays up" is an overwhelming sight. Every city on the tour had the same result, a sea of hands in the air with middle and index fingers pressed together pointing up and thumbs curved forming a J. The fans had spoken. The Black Jays movement was official! The Black Jays were faced with the daunting task of continuing to wow fans after the success of The Black Jays Album, and their show stopping performances on the Beg for Mercy Tour. Yet, once again ... they did it! They wowed them with the now legendary "Kill Bloodclott Bill" [KBB] mixtape. Not only is there Black Jays production, all of the featured artists brought their A games and recorded nothing but fire! ELLIE LAWSON Born in South London and raised on welfare by her single mother, vocalist/lyricist/musician/composer Ellie Lawson is an artist whose compelling voice and rich sonic landscape reflect a life journey of personal determination and self-discovery. With musical influences ranging from Kate Bush to A Tribe Called Quest, Tracy Chapman to KRS-One, Nick Drake to the Fugees, Ellie has invented a unique musical world that is both beat-driven and organic, lyrical and edgy, thoughtful and entrancing. The songs on "The Philosophy Tree," her brilliant debut album, were largely composed by Ellie in her bedroom. "This was my escape," she says. "My mum would be screaming and shouting and I'd be on my 16-track writing songs -- making my own beats and melodies, inventing harmonies." While she collaborated with producer DJ Lethal on the final album (with contributions from William Orbit on two tracks), "The Philosophy Tree" has grown entirely from Ellie's imagination and individualism -- a collection of captivating songs marked by principles and beliefs. "I always felt I was different from other singer/songwriters because I started out by writing conscious rap lyrics rather than learning covers ... my writing has always been about me having something to say rather than about me writing catchy pop songs, but I've ended up doing both on this album. My music is eclectic and has been in the making for a few years. I called this album 'The Philosophy Tree' because of its organic feel and feisty lyrics, and because it's about growth and discovery and, like a tree, it has roots." "The Philosophy Tree" will be released by Atlantic Records in early 2005. Ellie's song, "Why The Fighting," is on the just-released Babyface and Russell Simmons benefit album, "Wake Up Everybody." About iSkin Inc. iSkin Inc. introduced its first iSkin iPod protector in September 2002, creating a new and fashionable way to protect the iPod without sacrificing the functionality and aesthetics of the device. Today, the iSkin is highly favored among iPod owners. With a growing line of innovative protective solutions for the iPod, PowerBook and other Apple products, iSkin is committed to delivering the best protection using the most advanced technology available. For more information about iSkin, visit http://www.iskin.com/ . About Playlist Playlist is a comprehensive magazine and Web site, covering the iPod and digital music technologies. The magazine spotlights digital music technology, the digital lifestyle, and music artists. 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