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ARTISTdirect, Inc. A critically-acclaimed and ground-breaking online destination, a cutting edge record label staffed by some of the most experienced and talented executives in the industry, an integrated set of marketing services, with a sharp, focused vision. ARTISTdirect, Inc. is an innovative and diversified media powerhouse. A pioneer in the birth of music on the Internet, ARTISTdirect has established brand loyalty by bringing fans and artists closer together through an unparalleled network of online and offline assets, including: ARTISTdirect.com-Talk about a sonic boom: Bursting onto computer screens in 1994, ARTISTdirect's online network quickly became one of the most popular music destinations on the Internet. The network-which averages 3 million visitors per month-consists of: ARTISTdirect.com www.artistdirect.com, home of the official online channels operated and maintained on behalf of a myriad of superstar acts; UBL www.ubl.com, an award-winning, all-inclusive music portal and search engine with a database of more than 500,000 artists and millions of links; iMusic (www.imusic.com), the premier online music community site with message boards; and the ARTISTdirect Superstore, a full-service online shopping mall that features exclusive artist merchandise and other collectibles, limited edition CDs, and an advance concert ticket window, from artists including *NSYNC, Backstreet Boys, Cher, Metallica, Korn, Blink 182, Beastie Boys, and many others. Said Rolling Stone, "If you're looking for music on the Internet, you won't find a more comprehensive, exhaustive or downright addictive place to start." ARTISTdirect Records -- With BMG world-wide distribution, ARTISTdirect Records boasts an impressive roster of emerging talent from a wide variety of genres. The label is the creation of company Chairman and CEO Ted Field, a veteran entertainment executive who co-founded and served as co-Chairman of Interscope Records. During his tenure at Interscope, Field was instrumental in the success of artists such as Eminem, Limp Bizkit, No Doubt, Tupac Shakur and Dr. Dre. One of the tools that sets ARTISTdirect Records apart from all other labels is its unrivaled new media marketing capabilities, which includes a genre-specific email database of nearly two-million record buyers. The year 2002 saw ARTISTdirect Records take critical first steps towards breaking Smilez & Southstar, Custom, Mad at Gravity, and NAAM Brigade. The label also released two critically-acclaimed CDs by award-winning British artist Badly Drawn Boy. In 2003, ARTISTdirect Records will continue to fan the flames for brand new artists The Blood Brothers, Poverty, and mellowdrone, all of whom already have developed a huge industry buzz. Other scheduled releases include music from Pokafase, Phats Bossi, Stagga Lee, Leisureworld, and Sharli McQueen.