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As he prepares his debut album for a Fall 2006 release on Soul Tap Records, Nivla is currently enjoying the promotional success of “Be Easy (Koi Naa)", a fresh South Asian style hip-hop track over the “Rah-Rah” riddim that combines his assertive rap vocals over fervent Punjabi singing, and “Never Love Again (Ek Tarana)” performed to the “Drop Leaf” riddim, where Nivla weaves an intricate tale of love and angst over a heartfelt Hindi chorus.

Nivla will release his debut album Child of God on August 3, 2007 on Soul Tap Records. The album will be available for sale on his site first followed by outlets such as iTunes, Rhapsody, and Napster. THE FIRST SINGLES were released on Tuesday, June 26th, 2007 exclusively to DJs and radio for promotion: "Kinda Girl I Like" features P.Oberoi and is the lead South Asian club single, and "Dangerous" is the NY street anthem single being released simultaneously. Please support the singles; you can hear them right now at NivlaMusic.com.

Gaudi - Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan was and is still very much considered to be one of the greatest Qawwals (singer of Qawwali music) in the world. He's not only recognised as a legend in his native Pakistan, but he also took his musical messages of peace, love and spirituality to the international stage, earning him the title of Pakistan’s premier ambassador of Qawwali music. The origins of Qawwali music trace back over seven hundred years to the spiritual Samah songs of Persia and the mystical faith of Sufism.

Now, Six Degrees Records announces the release of Gaudi and Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan - Dub Qawwali one week before the 10th anniversary of Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan’s death on August 7th, 2007. Using recently discovered and rare vocal parts, recorded during sessions in the late 60’s & early 70’s, Gaudi has sensitively created a set of completely new tracks, crafted around Nusrat’s uniquely beautiful melodies and universal themes of spirituality, peace and love. For more information, please visit www.sixdegreesrecfords.com.

Sub Swara with Sharmaji and FreQ Nasty - Drawing from the most ancient of musical traditions as well as the most forward in bass bomb culture, Sub Swara is one of New Yorks hottest monthly club nights and live electronic crews. At the core of the night lies the Sub Swara Live Set. Comprised of Sub Swara residents, Dhruva, Sunder, Haj, Juakali, Pictureman, and DJ Nasha, the live set combines DJ-ing with live tabla, turntablism, Ragga vocals and visual tweakery.

This month, the Sub Swara boys will be featuring both Sharmaji and FreQ Nasty in their monthly set at the famed New York City club Element. If you have not checked out their sets in person, you have no idea what you are missing. For more information on this event, please see below. For info on the Sub Swara crew, please visit www.subswara.com.

Asian Hip Hop Summit: NYC - What was a Los Angeles, California pheneomon has grown to be a nationwide trend. The Asian Hip Hop Summit was once a mecca for budding Asian American emcees and R&B Divas. Earlier this year, it moved North to San Francisco. Now, it has traveled all the way East. The Summit will make its debut in New York City, the birth place of hip hop and will be featuring some of the finest that Asian American Hip Hop scene has to offer; Flow Sik, El Gambina, Misnoners, Dumbfoundead, Magnetic North, Koba and more. For information on Asian Hip Hop Summit, please visit www.asiaticempire.org and the Events Section below.

10 - Ya Ali Album / Film: Aap Kaa Surroor
9 - Tikhi Tikhi Album / Film: Speed
8 – Alvida Album / Film: Life In A...Metro
7 - Teri Tamanna Album / Film: The Train
6 - Piya Bole Album / Film: Dharm
5 – Apne Album / Film: Apne
4 - Maula Maula Album / Film: Awarapan
3 - Bol Na Halke Halke Album / Film: Jhoom Barabar Jhoom
2 - Tera Mera Milna Album / Film: Aap Kaa Surroor
1 - Toh Phir Aao Album / Film: Awarapan

This week, NUZ from the Hip Hop Hour was in Long Beach, California for the 2007 Anime Expo. He mentioned that he will take a gang load of pictures for future Caption Contests and has also said that he will attempt to make the free Vudoo Soul show in Westminster, California. We will see what news he has for us when he comes back to NYC next week. Also, The Asian Hip Hop Summit will make its debut in NYC on July 14th, 2007 in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, if you are in town, please make sure you attend this historic show.

Hip Hop with Nuz and Nak: Mon-Fri, 3-4pm ET, Online only They're more fun than a suitcase full of spider monkeys. You have to check out their new hip hop grooves!

NiteLife Radio: Wed, 8-10pm ET, Online only What's new, hot, and very debatable? Hear it on this show!

Fill in the conversation bubble and the best answer will be selected. The winner will receive a mystery gift bag! Send your answers to feedback@iatv.tv with 'Caption Contest' in the subject line.

Send us your poetry/spoken word/short skits/spoofs. The best one of the week will be produced and wired on ImaginAsian Radio! You will also win a set of CDs and t-shirts (another nice little goodie bag)!

Alms for Shanti - Friday, July 13th, 2007
Ace of Clubs - 9 Great Jones St., NYC

VHS OR BETA – Thursday, July 12th, 2007
Murfreesboro, Tennessee

Heather Park – Friday, July 6th, 2007
Webster Hall - 125 E 11th Street, New York City
Cost - $15 in advance

Alfa – Sunday, July 15th, 2007
501 Old Post Road, Edison, New Jersey
Cost - $5

Justin Young – Wednesday, July 11th, 2007
300 W. Colorado Blvd, Glendale, California
Cost - Free

Vienna Teng – Friday, July 6th, 2007
One Market Square, Newburyport, Mass.
Cost - $22

Unisex Salon – Tuesday, July 3rd, 2007
Mercury Lounge - 217 E. Houston St, New York City
Cost - $10

Asian Hip Hop Summit NYC – Saturday, July 14th, 20007
Galapagos – Williamsburg, New York City

Carol Bui – Tuesday, July 3rd, 2007
Washington, Washington DC
Cost - $8

Sub Swara – Friday, July 6th, 2007
Element – New York City