DATE: NOVEMBER 5, 2007
FROM: THE PR CHICK

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3SIXTY5 RECORDS INKS DISTRIBUTION DEAL WITH
FASE 1 ENTERTAINMENT/FONTANA/UNIVERSAL


(Oakland, CA) November 5th, 2007 – 3sixty5 Records signs an exclusive distribution deal with Fase 1 Entertainment exclusively distributed by Fontana/Universal.

Fase 1 Entertainment will handle physical & digital distribution through Fontana/Universal for 3sixty5 Records upcoming releases, which includes Dap Daniel’s debut album “Rawdiculous”, Abyss’ sophomore album “The Brain Storm”, K.Wall’s debut album “Serenity, Courage & Wisdom” and Mikey Mo’s sophomore album.

John Ferguson, President of Fase 1 Entertainment, says of the budding partnership, “I look forward to this being a super fruitful partnership for the both of us…I am excited about the potential for 3sixty5 Records and what we can do together.”

“3sixty5 Records has always understood what it took for an independent label to stay relevant in the music industry and we’re honor to have them as part of our roster”, added John Patillo, Vice President of Fase 1 Entertainment.

“We're definitely excited to be with Fase 1 Entertainment for many reasons,” says Koncept, President of 3sixty5 Records. “John Ferguson & John Patillo are industry veterans and with Fontana/Universal as their distribution channel, there’s no telling what we can accomplish together.”

3sixty5 Records was formed in 2004 to release Abyss’ debut album FROM NOW ON. The label has released several studio albums, singles and tons of mixtapes during the past couple of years. Their current roster includes Mikey Mo “The MC”, Abyss, Dap Daniel, K.Wall, West Bound, DJ Daeta, DJ Oh!-D and The Jimi Handtrix Crew. Based in Oakland and San Diego, California, 3sixty5 Records has built its reputation for releasing quality Hip Hop music and being in the forefront of the independent game with innovative marketing strategies.

Fase 1 Entertainment is based in Los Angeles and was founded by John “JF” Ferguson and John “JP” Patillo. Upon establishing Fase 1 Entertainment, the company landed an exclusive worldwide distribution deal with one of the largest distributors in the world, Fontana/Universal. JF & JP have years of experience in developing, administrating, and selling records. Collectively they have participated in selling millions of independent records for such artists as Paperboy, Coo Coo Cal, Daz Dillinger, Lil Flip, Twista, Gheto Boys, Master P., Cash Money and many others. They have always worked with the Majors and the Indies. JF worked at Tommy Boy Records and JP worked at Southwest Wholesale, at one time the largest independent distributor in Texas. This major/independent mix allowed them to stay in front of their competitors.


3sixty5 Records Website: www.3sixty5records.com  //  Email: info@3sixty5records.com

Fase 1 Entertainment Website: www.fase1ent.com  //  Email: info@fase1ent.com


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