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Flycell Launches Landmark Music Initiative by Reaching Unique Agreement with Milan Records and California Rock Band West Indian Girl.


New Album '4th & Wall' to Be Released on October 23, 2007

As Part of Exclusive Rights Deal, Flycell to Make Suite of Mobile Video, Music and Text Products Available to West Indian West In·dies  

An archipelago between southeast North America and northern South America, separating the Caribbean Sea from the Atlantic Ocean and including the Greater Antilles, the Lesser Antilles, and the Bahama Islands.
 Girl Fans

NEW YORK New York, state, United States
New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of
 & LOS ANGELES Los Angeles (lôs ăn`jələs, lŏs, ăn`jəlēz'), city (1990 pop. 3,485,398), seat of Los Angeles co., S Calif.; inc. 1850.  -- Flycell, Inc., a leading mobile and online media and entertainment company, has reached a landmark agreement with Milan Records This article or section needs sources or references that appear in reliable, third-party publications. Alone, primary sources and sources affiliated with the subject of this article are not sufficient for an accurate encyclopedia article.  and Los Angeles-based rock outfit West Indian Girl that provides for the unique promotion of West Indian Girl's sophomore album 4th & Wall, in support of its upcoming October 23, 2007 release.

Through this pioneering agreement, the three entities will completely control marketing, distribution and promotion of the project from the album's initial conception. Milan Records services will include manufacturing, distribution and marketing through its channels; Flycell is not only investing in the band financially and from an A&R perspective, but will also be providing West Indian Girl with a gateway into the mobile and digital entertainment community; and West Indian Girl - Robert James Robert Sallee James (17 July, 1818 - 18 August, 1850) was a pastor and father of four children including the James outlaws... Frank and Beans a.k.a. The James Brothers. Born in Logan County, Kentucky, U.S. he met Zeralda Cole they married on 28 December, 1841.  (vocals/guitar), Francis Ten (bass), Mariqueen Maandig (vocals/percussion), Mark Lewis (drums), Nathan Van Hala (keyboard) and Amy White (keyboard/back-up vocals) - will deliver the creative materials. Flycell has exclusive mobile rights to the album - which is being licensed, released and distributed by Milan - and will be offering a suite of mobile products ranging from ringtones to videos, wallpapers, SMS (1) (Storage Management System) Software used to routinely back up and archive files. See HSM.

(2) (Systems Management Server) Systems management software from Microsoft that runs on Windows NT Server.
 text message alerts and other exclusive, unreleased material as part of the promotional efforts in support of 4th & Wall.

"This is truly a landmark deal that is testament to all parties creatively thinking outside of the box with regards to music production, distribution and promotion during a time when the state of the music industry is in flux," said Flycell CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board.  Alberto Montesi. "This is an exciting opportunity for Flycell to create new revenue streams as we expand beyond being a purely mobile entertainment company, and we strongly believe that West Indian Girl's music will fill a void in the digital media landscape, while bringing a taste of the California lifestyle to fans around the country. We are excited to be working with our new partners on this and future projects as Flycell expands its music initiative."

The unique partnership was spearheaded by Flycell Director, A&R/Entertainment Mark Reynolds
For the Major League Baseball player, see Mark Reynolds (baseball)
For the Irish Professional Basketball player, see Mark Reynolds (basketball)
Mark Reynolds
 - who joined the digital entertainment company in 2006 from BMG BMG Bundesministerium für Gesundheit (Germand: Federal Ministry for Health)
BMG Be My Girl
BMG Blue Man Group
BMG Bertelsmann Music Group
BMG Be My Guest
BMG Browning Machine Gun
BMG Bulk Metallic Glass
 after a career in the music business as an artist, producer, manager and executive - along with Ian McEvily of Rebel One and Francis Ten on behalf of West Indian Girl. Together they approached JC Chamboredon, U.S. label manager, and Nick Bobetsky, VP, sales and marketing of Milan Records, who immediately recognized the potential. The band, along with Milan Records, Flycell, and the band's management, will work closely together in order to promote the new album.

"This marks the first time an independent record label and mobile entertainment company are working together from the moment the artist is signed, through the creation, promotion and release of the album," said Bobetsky. "We look forward to working with Flycell not only as a partner in the marketing of West Indian Girl, but also because they truly believe in the music. With their expertise in the mobile content arena, which is playing a larger role in promoting and selling new music, and our skills as a record label that is truly passionate about our releases, it is a perfect dynamic."

Added Ten: "We are extremely encouraged by the excitement already being generated around the new record and proud to be part of such an artist friendly, 'outside of the box' deal that taps into the expertise of a credible indie with great distribution and the progressive thinking of one of the top mobile companies in the country."

4th & Wall will be West Indian Girl's second full-length album, details of which will be released at a later date. A first single is scheduled for a September release TBD TBD
abbr.
to be determined
.

About West Indian Girl

Los Angeles's West Indian Girl creates a lifestyle and music genre of its own by fusing psychedelia psy·che·de·li·a  
n.
The subculture associated with psychedelic drugs.

Noun 1. psychedelia - the subculture of users of psychedelic drugs
, classic rock and electronica with smooth ambient textures. Since releasing their self-titled debut album in 2004, the band has toured nationally as a headliner and shared the stage with My Morning Jacket My Morning Jacket is an American rock band known for their reverb-heavy sound, their eclectic mix of indie rock, country rock, psychedelic, and jam band styles, and enthusiastic and energetic live shows. , Gomez, Fischerspooner, Phoenix, Turin Brakes Turin Brakes are a modern folk pop duo comprising Olly Knights and Gale Paridjanian, hailing from Balham, London. History
The band was started by longtime friends Knights and Paridjanian. The two met at a young age and spent much of their childhood together.
, Grace Potter and the Nocturnals, and others. The band has also become a presence in the festival scene playing Sundance, All Good Festival, High Sierra The first CD-ROM file system, named for an area near Lake Tahoe where it was developed in 1985. See ISO 9660. , and San Diego Street Scene. West Indian Girl's dynamic sound and songwriting have been featured on national TV in CBS's "The Unit," WB's "One Tree Hill" and "Veronica Mars," NBC's "The Fallen," ABC's "The Surface," and Fox's "Bones" along with Budweiser and Samsung commercials. More at http://www.westindiangirl.com/.

About Rebel One

Rebel One is a New York based music management company that applies a focused, hands-on approach to each of their artists. This philosophy has helped launch the careers of artists such as Rihanna, West Indian Girl, Shontelle, and Scott Harris Project.

About Milan Records

Milan Records, founded almost 30 years ago boasts a unique and diverse catalog of releases. Its catalog features renowned soundtracks including Ghost, Mulholland Drive, Monsoon Wedding, Bend it Like Beckham, Once Upon a Time in Mexico, Eurotrip, City of God and most recently Tsotsi tsotsi
Noun

S African a Black street thug or gang member [perhaps from Nguni (language group of southern Africa) tsotsa to dress flashily]
 and Pan's Labyrinth as well as distinct artist records from Emilie Simon, 4Hero, The Politik and The Landau Orchestra. Distributed by Ryko/WEA in the U.S., and Warner Music International worldwide except France (Universal Music) and Japan (JVC/Victor), Milan has built its reputation for releasing quality, niche music that can appeal to a broader audience.

About Flycell, Inc.

New York-headquartered Flycell, launched in 2004 as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Acotel Group (MIL: ACO ACO Aircraft Certification Office (FAA)
ACO Ant Colony Optimization
ACO Automobile Club de l'Ouest (Le Mans racing governing body)
ACO Australian Chamber Orchestra (Sydney, Australia) 
), is a leading mobile and online media and entertainment destination. Flycell empowers digital lifestyles by delivering personalized "Content on the fly" to Web and mobile phone users across all U.S. wireless carriers. The company partners with media companies and mobile network operators globally, who utilize Flycell's cutting-edge multimedia applications and services. Through its Flycell Productions unit, the company also develops, produces and co-produces digital entertainment for distribution over multiple media platforms, including mobile and online. For more information concerning Flycell visit http://www.flycell.com/.
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