Klipsch Audio Technologies Co-Hosts Kanye West's Album Release Party at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino

Klipsch Audio Technologies Co-Hosts Kanye West's Album Release Party at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino

Leader in Home Entertainment and Audio Technology Celebrates Artist Kanye West's Third Album Release

GRADUATION

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 7 /PRNewswire/ -- Klipsch Audio Technologies announced today that it will co-host the upcoming album release party for Kanye West's highly anticipated third album release -- Graduation. The party will be held at The Joint at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino on Saturday, September 8th, 2007 in Las Vegas, NV. Kanye West is a visionary and has changed the landscape of hip hop music. As a leader in audio technology, Klipsch embraces Kanye's commitment to artistic integrity and is proud to be involved in the release of Graduation.

"We enjoy collaborating with artists and on projects that embody the Klipsch Brand -- power, detail, emotion and vision. We had such a fulfilling experience working with Kanye on his post-Grammy party in 2006 that we immediately jumped on board to work with The Island Def Jam Music Group and Kanye on this event. We are especially excited to be working with Rolling Stone, Cadillac, Nike and Ray Ban -- all brands that in their own unique way consistently push the envelope and create change," says Judy Klipsch, Vice Chairman of the Klipsch Group. "Partnering with these brands and with Kanye is a natural fit for our brand because, like Klipsch, they are leaders in their category."

The collaboration between the music industry and Klipsch is part of the company's ongoing involvement in the entertainment industry at large. Klipsch has worked with various recording artists including the Black Eyed Peas, Kanye West, Mos Def, Pharrell and Fall Out Boy and has executed numerous entertainment marketing initiatives in both film and music at marquee events such as the MTV Video Music Awards, the ESPY Awards, the Grammys and the Sundance Film Festival.

About Graduation:

Kanye West's highly anticipated third album is the final installment of his college themed trilogy. On Graduation, West continues to break rules and obliterate boundaries, pushing the music and the genre forward as only he can. The album is already topping the charts with his debut single Stronger reaching #2 on iTunes. The album will be officially released on Tuesday, September 11th. Kanye's incredible style, attention to detail and poetic lyrics have secured him a spot among the industry's best.

About Klipsch Audio Technologies

Established in 1946, Klipsch -- a wholly owned division of Klipsch Group, Inc. -- is a leading global manufacturer of high-performance loudspeakers and other audio products for the consumer and professional markets. Through proprietary horn-loaded technology, Klipsch is committed to developing loudspeakers that create the most engaging, emotional, and dynamic entertainment experiences. Headquartered in Indianapolis, Ind., chairman and CEO Fred S. Klipsch and his wife Judy have created one of the most advanced professional audio research facilities in the world.

   http://www.klipsch.com/    For inquires on Klipsch Audio involvement :   Tom Meyer-Klipsch   Explicit Events   323.525.1024   info@explicitevents.com    For press inquiries:   Kerry Fitzmaurice   kpr, inc.   323.933.6800 x2   kerry@kpr-inc.com    For inquiries about Graduation:   Dre Wright   The Island Def Jam Music Group   212.603.7801   Dre.wright@umusic.com  

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CONTACT: Tom Meyer-Klipsch, +1-323-525-1024, info@explicitevents.com; or
Kerry Fitzmaurice, +1-323-933-6800, ext. 2, kerry@kpr-inc.com, both for
Klipsch Audio Technologies; or Dre Wright of The Island Def Jam Music Group,
+1-212-603-7801, Dre.wright@umusic.com

Web site: http://www.klipsch.com/

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