ROCK THE BELLS FULL LINEUP

NORTH AMERICA’S CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED HIP-HOP FESTIVAL
‘ROCK THE BELLS’ ANNOUNCES FULL TALENT LINE-UP

CYPRESS HILL, THE ROOTS, MOS DEF, EPMD, MF DOOM AND MANY MORE JOIN
HEADLINERS RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE AND THE WU-TANG CLAN
WITH SPECIAL GUEST PUBLIC ENEMY
CELEBRATING 20 YEARS OF REVOLUTION & RHYME

FESTIVAL PLAYS RANDALL’S ISLAND SATURDAY, JULY 28
TICKETS GO ON SALE SATURDAY, MARCH 31

Rage Against the Machine

Artists confirmed for exclusive live performances on the ROCK THE BELLS summer shows include: Rage Against The Machine, Wu-Tang Clan, Nas*, Cypress Hill, The Roots, Mos Def, EPMD, MF Doom*, Pharoahe Monch, FELT*, Sage Francis, Hieroglyphics*, Immortal Technique, Living Legends*, Blackalicious*, The Coup*, Murs*, Jedi Mind Tricks, Brother Ali*, Cage*, Mr. Lif*, Grouch & Eligh*, Hangar 18*, Blueprint* and Lucky I AM*, plus very special guests Public Enemy who celebrate their monumental 20-year anniversary. DJs on all dates are Mike Realm, C-Minus, Icy Ice and Rocky Rock. The ROCK THE BELLS festivals will be hosted by Supernatural, Rahzel and Hi-Tek. (*Performing select cities.)

“ROCK THE BELLS represents, respects and recognizes the very best and brightest talent who create social, political and conscious hip-hop music. We are attempting to make a statement as well as history. I have been blessed to be a part of a lot of big shows, but this year’s festivals aren’t just the biggest or best shows in hip-hop, they are some of the most important musical experiences overall,” states Chang Weisberg from Guerilla Union. “It has never been more critical to the success of quality music. The live hip-hop experience is so special because there are just so few happening. I can’t remember the last time this many quality emcees and musicians have ever been gathered to showcase their talents. Mass media has a blurred perception of what’s popular. ROCK THE BELLS exists to be the ultimate artist support platform for the genre. We will prove that over 150,000 fans can spark a movement and a shift in the music and culture of America. The summer of 2007 will be remembered as the year that quality hip-hop came back.”

ROCK THE BELLS is an all-ages, rain or shine, general admission event.

Tickets go on-sale this Saturday, March 31 at 10:00 a.m. and can be purchased at all Ticketmaster locations or online at www.ticketmaster.com.

Fans can sign up for pre-sale ticket information at the festival’s official website, www.rockthebells.net.

Produced by Guerilla Union in association with Live Nation.