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UFI is looking to add depth to our already strong promotions crew representing our regular events in Washington, D.C. Marching into our 5th year of events at Five, we also have opportunities for promoters to assist with other high profile shows in other locations in the USA. We have a team of dedicated, music loving individuals and we’re just looking for a little bit more of the “same” as we grow. Some examples of basic involvement: -Online Marketing and Promotion -Flyer/Poster Distribution -Event Promotions Tables -Merchandise Promotion / Sales -College Representatives If you are enthusiastic about drum & bass (or music in general) and want to make a difference, cultivating the music industry in your hometown, HIT US UP!!! Don't hesitate! Shoot us an email with your contact info and previous experience INFO@UPFRONTDC.COM. Visit our website www.UPFRONTDC.COM, familiarize yourselves with what we do! BE OUR FRIEND: http://www.myspace.com/upfrontdc!!! **Upfront Industries LLC (UFI) is a leading international artist and event management agency. Our mission is clear --to introduce the newest and most innovative electronic dance music to promoters and club goers internationally. Our mission caters to a unique group of world wide clientèle, creating a niche market for advertisement and marketing. Each of the artists on our roster exemplifies this mission; serving as a virtual encyclopedia of the most cutting edge electronic dance music out there today. Our roster includes a diverse, critically acclaimed, and respected list of musicians. Beyond our in demand roster, UFI has hosted many popular worldwide events.

Wednesday | January.23.2008 Upfront and M3 present: MARCUS INTALEX [ Soul:R | Metalheadz ] - UK In 2003 the attachment of ‘MIST’ to the production credits of a record still ensures a stamp of quality, after nearly ten years in the business. Since their early efforts for labels such as Flex and their own Intalex Productions, Marcus Intalex and ST Files have provided Drum and Bass with a guarantee of quality over quantity, pushing the envelope at every stage. The word seminal is too often bandied around in dance music but in the case of 1998’s ‘How You Make Me Feel’ for Doc Scott’s 31 Records, the description never seemed so fitting. Spawning a legion of admirers and copy cats the unique qualities of MIST’s landmark production still reverberates in modern Drum and Bass. Further releases for Metalheadz and 31 and high profile remixes for the likes of Un.Cut, MJ Cole, Goldie and Solid State re-affirmed MIST’s position at the top of the jungle tree. In 2001 the page was turned once more with the birth of Soul:R their critically acclaimed imprint and home to not only their own work but that of Calibre, High Contrast, DJ Marky, D.Kay and host of others. After the success of the Soul:ution EP series, a debut label CD compilation is in the offing, promising cold classics from the back catalogue as well as future bubblers and some very special remixes. This is the year of Soul:R, as MIST take their own constantly forward thinking vision of Drum and Bass to the next level. Look out for more collaboration work with Calibre as MISTICAL, including an exciting vocal project with a Brooklyn based soul singer as well as club favourites ‘MISTICAL Dub Part 2’ and ‘Cold Halo’. As ever Marcus’ DJ-ing has remained uncompromising and hectic of late. Recent visits have been paid to Japan, his residency with DJ Marky in Sao Paolo as well as regular trips to Europe and Soul:R’s own residency, Soul:ution in home town Manchester. This is an exciting time for Drum and Bass, as Soul:R’s constant focus on quality, ground breaking music is example of. So here’s to MIST and their continued dedication to pushing things forward. SLANT & BJOO [ 2Tuff ] - DC BJOO has been very busy lately working on beats and learning the ropes at Omega up in Rockville. Earlier this fall she got to dj at the "Festival of Women's Film & Media Arts" hosted by the National Museum of Women in the Arts. She was also interviewed and featured recently by GlamHub. SLANT recently dropped a super old school (1991-1993) set at Five for the special old school party - but at DNBsessions will form as a d&b tag-team for the headz. If you didn't download their mixes yet, do so now: "Forward On" is Slant's conscious reggae dancehall mix from last year and "Champion Selection" is the winning d&b set inspired by Bjoo in the 2005 Buzzlife Battle of the DJ's which she won. LOCKS of INTELLECT [ Contact Records ] - DC Already collecting many genres of music for years– including house, breakbeats, and jungle– Locks of Intellect decided to make his mark in the Washington, DC area. He began DJing drum & bass in 1996, playing the many sub-genres of drum & bass through the years. Locks of Intellect more recently delves into the deepest realms of soulful drum & bass, taking you on a smooth rollercoaster ride of groove. It is obvious why Locks of Intellect has been on the forefront of the DC drum & bass movement for nearly a decade. Look out for future collaborations in production with his long-time DNB comrade Luis, as well as solo projects by Locks. Promotional giveaways ALL night. Arrive early for: Promo T-Shirts, CDs, Test Pressings, Posters, and MORE!! (SOUL:R, METALHEADZ, UPFRONT & RINSE) **SPECIAL: $5 SOCO & LIME ALL NIGHT** 50,000 watt EAW Avalon System [ www.EAW.com ] 18 & over 9pm - 2am No Dress Code FREE BEFORE 10:30 w/ email to INFO@UPFRONTDC.COM (21+ only) www.UpFrontDC.com www.FiveDC.com www.DistrictSoul.com www.KickBallersDC.com FIVE 1214 B 18th St NW Washington DC 20036 202.331.7123 Interested in helping with promotions? EMAIL: EVENTS@UPFRONTDC.COM Join us on myspace at www.myspace.com/upfrontdc

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Saturday December 29th, 2007, Music Makes Magic and Section 8 proudly bring you: Ken Lazee's Birthday Blowout Come help celebrate one of DC's most beloved hometown heroes. Ken has been a staple in the area's Electronic Music scene for longer than he would like to admit. From back in the days at Fever, to his years of work with the Upfront parties, to his dj presence with Section 8....Ken has cemented his role in our community. Lets show him a good time....who knows how much longer the old fart will be with us. THUNDERBALL Washington, DC-based trio, Thunderball, are globally renowned purveyors of sophisticated, stereophonic-thrillers, and cinematic dub. Since 1997 their productions have shifted effortlessly between the genres of drum & bass, breakbeat and downtempo, building a strong following for their signature sound. The former duo of Sid Barcelona & Steve Raskin are now officially joined by long-time collaborator, Rob Myers. Rob, a fellow ESL Music compatriot, records & tours with Thievery Corporation playing sitar & guitar, most notably on the Thievery classic, "Lebanese Blonde." Thunderball has become a well known commodity for music supervisors worldwide, having their music featured in hit TV shows such as Alias, Viva La Bam, and Malcolm in the Middle; and TV commercials and ad campaigns, including spots for Mercury and Toyota. They have also had songs featured on video games like, Kelly Slater's Pro Surfing, and Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2006. Following in their hipster vibe their music has been used in countless compilations including the prestigious Hotel Costes. Thunderball actively perform their music worldwide as DJs; as the Thunderball Sound System (featuring Mustafa Akbar and Rex Riddem), and as an 8-piece live band. Thunderball have brought their explosive performances to jet-set destinations like Australia , Bangkok , Moscow and to the warm beaches of Playa Del Carmen, Mexico . BUSTER SECTION 8 KEENAN Rooftop jams by OSO-FRESH FIVE - Lounge & Discotheque 1214B 18th Street NW Washington Dc 20036 202-331-7123 - www.FiveDC.com email - Contact@FiveDC.com BE OUR FRIEND - www.MySpace.com/FiveNightClub

Friday | December.28.2007 Upfront and M3 present: UPFRONT X-MAS JUMP OFF Rinse Magazine and District Soul sponsored event Tis the season, so come to an UPFRONT holiday celebration packed full of BMORE CLUB, PARTY JAMS, ELECTRO, DRUM AND BASS, CRUNK, AND BANGERS!! We're sneaking Matt Nordstrom's Bday Bash in for this one as well... so buy him shots, buy him MANY! Drink specials coming soon... JOHN B [ Beta Recordings | Nu Electro ] - UK If you haven't come across John B in one of his many musical guises over the past decade, where have you been? Classically trained at a young age, this British superproducer has gone on to become one of the most eclectic and unique individuals working within electronic music today. Consistently escaping categorization, John's genre-defying catalogue spans the worlds of Electro, Trance and Drum & Bass, and a few other spaces across the bpm spectrum. From his studio and label HQ in Maidenhead, UK, John has since made major waves within the wider world of dance music. Having picked up on John's early forays into trance production, Perfecto label boss and DJ superstar Paul Oakenfold commissioned tracks which ended up alongside the likes of Madonna and Justin Timberlake on the epic Great Wall compilation. John has also long worn his love of 80s electronica on his sleeve, way before the fashionistas jumped on the bandwagon, and he has been busy signing hot new electro-influenced tracks for his most recent label venture, Nu Electro. There is also rumoured to be a John B reworking of Toni Basil's classic "Hey Mickey" in the pipeline. Still just the tender age of 26, is there is much more to come from Mr. B. Next up, godfather of soul James Brown's new tracks are due for the John B remix treatment, a real surprise for even this musical chameleon. He's also been busy Remixing Howard Jones, Heaven 17, Digital Nation, Robbie Craig and S'Express. True to form, it doesn't seem as if things will be becoming predictable any time soon. TITTSWORTH [ T & A | Tittsworth.com ] - VA From a performance aspect, Tittsworth has continuously dominated decks at a plate-a-minute's pace. His diverse, high energy sets seamlessly blend club, rock, rave, house, hip-hop, and other guilty pleasures. He has grossly exceeded promoter expectations from LA to Europe to South America. Titts has performed in the heart of London, wrapping lines around the colossal Scala. He also plays regularly at Fabric, often considered one of the best club nights around. Tittsworth remains a favorite in Scandinavia, all throughout Canada and countless American cities. Titts sells out in Sao Paulo, providing their best nights to date. Recently following his Australian debut, Tittsworth was asked to join Good Vibrations, a 40,000 capacity traveling festival featuring Kanye West and a myriad other A-list acts. Responsible for globally assisting in breaking club music, he has headlined many successful Baltimore Club debuts. In 2007 Tittsworth was personally invited by DJ Craze to play Bass Sessions, Miami. The very next day he was asked to join the Contagious Musiq roster (alongside Goldie, Jazzy Jeff, A-trak, etc) and is now part of Bass Sessions (alongside Craze and Klever) with dates stretching worldwide. MATT NORDSTROM [ xjR EU | Sleaze ] - DC **SPECIAL BIRTHDAY SET** SPIGGY [ Sleaze ] - DC BOB JONG ILL [ Upfront | Five ] - DC Open Rooftop Smoking Lounge: KICKBALLERS SHOWCASE QUIXOTIC [ DMC LA Champion | The Trooperz ] - LA As a founding member of the world known DJ crew The Trooperz, Quixotic has performed and showcased his talents all over the country. From Miami to Montreal, Cleveland to Chicago, Los Angeles to San Francisco, Quix has rocked and entertained the masses. He has competed and won in many nationally respected battles and was recently crowned the 2004 Los Angeles DMC and Shure Vinyl Kombat Champion. With the DMC title he then moved on to represent Los Angeles in the United States Championships where he ended up placing 4th in the nation. Quixotic has performed and opened up with a whos who in the music scene, from underground stars like Supernatural, Pharcyde and Dilated Peoples to Busta Rhymes, Run DMC, and Black Eyed Peas. 21 & over 9pm - 5am $10 ALL NIGHT Never a Dress Code Promotional giveaways ALL night. Arrive early for: Promo T-Shirts, CDs, Test Pressings, Posters, and MORE!! (BETA, T & A, KICKBALLERS, UPFRONT & RINSE) 50,000 watts of floor shaking BASS [ www.EAW.com ] www.UpFrontDC.com www.FiveDC.com www.Rinsemag.com www.DistrictSoul.com www.KickBallersDC.com FIVE 1214 B 18th St NW Washington DC 20036 202.331.7123 Be our friend at www.myspace.com/upfrontdc

SET TIMES: MAIN 09:00-10:00 BOB JONG ILL 10:00-11:00 MATT NORDSTROM 11:00-12:00 DAVE NADA 12:00-01:30 DJ ELEVEN OF THE RUB 01:30-CLOSE SMALLTOWN DJS ROOFTOP 10:00-11:30 DARKENETIKS 11:30-12:30 INSULIN 12:30-CLOSE RANSOM

WASHINGTON POST EDITOR'S PICK Editorial Review: Five's lineup tonight is analogous to the experience of a massive Thanksgiving spread. There's a lot of variety, you might overindulge, but you'll feel satisfied right before you succumb to a serious need for sleep. The Pho Real Thanksgiving party features nine DJs and every style of party music you could act a fool on the dancefloor to from Dave Nada's combo of Baltimore club and rock to Ransom's old school drum 'n' bass. Advance tickets are available at *************.com and are recommended as this event is anticipated to sell out. -- Rhome Anderson (Nov. 2007)

YOOO DO YOU LIKE FREE DRINKS?! BEST SHADES = FREE DRINKS. We’re having a SUNGLASSES FASHION SHOW @ Five on November 21st and the illest pair gets a Benjamin to waste @ the bar that night. The Rules: **Registration closes @ 11pm, sign yourselves up @ the UFI table on the 1st floor near the back stairway. **Contest starts @ 12am on the main floor. **Winner takes all… there can only be one Champion of the Shades. **$100 Tab must be spent night of event… don’t try to chump on free booze.

Wednesday, November 21st Upfront and M3 present: PHO REAL THANKSGIVING Rinse Magazine and District Soul sponsored event DJ ELEVEN of THE RUB [ www.ItsTheRub.com ] – NYC SMALLTOWN DJS [ Bigfoot Records ] - Canada DAVE NADA [ T&A | Taxlo ] MATT NORDSTROM [ xjR EU | Sleaze ] BOB JONG ILL [ Upfront | Five ] Open Rooftop Smoking Lounge: 5DNBsessions RANSOM [ DC DNB ] **Old School Set** INSULIN [ Levitated | Moist ] DARKENETIKS [ EXBC | Strangeland Records ] 21 & over EXTENDED HOURS $10 Advance Tickets at Groovetickets.com, Keyword “Five†Never a Dress Code 50,000 watts of floor shaking BASS!! [ www.EAW.com ] Drink Specials (til midnight): $4 RED BULL VODKAS $4 WILD TURKEY SHOOTERS $4 CRANBERRY DRINKS FREE BUD BEER PRODUCTS TIL WE RUN OUT!! www.UpFrontDC.com www.FiveDC.com www.Rinsemag.com www.DistrictSoul.com www.KickBallersUSA.com FIVE 1214 B 18th St NW Washington DC 20036 202.331.7123 Be our friend at www.myspace.com/upfrontdc

SET TIMES: MAIN 09:00-10:30 BOBBY JAE 10:30-11:30 ILLEFFECT 11:30-01:00 COMMIX 01:00-CLOSE CHASE & STATUS ROOFTOP 10:00-11:30 KEN LAZEE 11:30-CLOSE EDAN

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Fri.Nov.02.2007 UFI presents: PARiS MATT NORDSTROM [ xjR EU ] BOB JONG ILL [ Upfront ] Hosted by TALM FOOLERY Spend the 1st Friday's of every month with Upfront. On regular rotation - DC favorites Matt Nordstrom and Bob Jong Ill host occasional special guests at Eyebar. Eyebar is a high-concept DJ lounge with the energy and sound of a night club in a smaller more intimate setting. The music makes the party - droppin' everything from old school hip-hop to french house these guys pack it all in their bags for the evening. Plan to party... get ready to dance. Cheap drinks early, no cover if ya' bring your flyer. 1st Friday of Every Month on the 2nd Level of Eyebar 21 & over 11pm - 3am $10 Dress Code: Come Clean! Music: Electro, Rave, Hip Hop, Crunk, Bangers!! www.UpFrontDC.com www.myspace.com/UpfrontDC EYEBAR 1716 I St NW Washington DC 20006 Admission Free w/ Guestlist: EVENTS@UPFRONTDC.COM Powered by Yvonne

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Wednesday | October.24.2007 M3 and Upfront Industries LLC present: Rinse Magazine and District Soul sponsored event CHASE & STATUS [ Ram Records | Bingo ] - UK Since the birth of their Drum and Bass career in 2004, things have been moving extremely rapidly for this London based duo. From their debut release on Renegade Hardware (a remix of Future Cut's 20/20), a continuous output of quality music has followed, catapulting Chase and Status into the premiership of Drum and Bass. Chase and Status continue to work harder than ever and have had a busy start to 2007 with the release of two huge remixes. Firstly there was their take on Brockie & Ed Solo's classic 'Represent' on Undiluted and shortly after saw the acclaimed remix of Plan B’s - 'No Good' on 679. The pair recently signed exclusively with Andy C & Red One's label, Ram Records. April 2007 saw the duo's debut Ram release with 'Dumpling Riddim' B/W 'Disco' which went straight in at Number 1 in the 1xtra Drum and Bass charts and Number 2 in the National Dance Charts on BBC Radio 1. Forthcoming, is the Chase and Status remix of, Mercury Music Prize winner, Dizzee Rascal's 'Sirens' on XL Recordings, and an exciting, highly anticipated album set for early next year, which will showcase the incredible versatility of these talented producers. COMMIX [ Metalheadz | Hospital ] - UK **Call to Mind LP Tour** Commix is the alias of Cambridge duo Guy Brewer and George Levings, who have been producing music for the past 6 years. Since their first forays onto vinyl on DJ SS' Formation imprint and close ally Nu:Tone's label, they've released tracks for labels including C.I.A, Hospital Records and Horizons Music, becoming popular with a multitude of top DJs including Fabio, DJ Flight, Lee, Marcus Intalex and DJ Marky. After originally being a trio, Commix became two in 2004, and since that time their sound has taken on an edgier and more wide-ranging style, with their diverse range of musical influences shining through in their music. In 2005, the mighty Metalheadz picked up on a selection of tracks - one being Satellite Song (which quickly became an anthem with the likes of Goldie and Randall), appearing on the MDZ05 compilation, as well as Urban Legend and If I Should Fall, combining to make up a critically acclaimed 12" on Metalheadz. With Goldie then offering the duo an album deal, Commix became the first artist to release an album on what is for many people the most important label in drum&bass to this day. This album is set for release in Summer 2007, and from the few samples that the DJ elite have been dropping in their sets of late it's set to be quite a project. As well as all this, Commix tracks and remixes are also appearing on Subtitles, Horizons Music, Dispatch and others, and their DJ sets are becoming hugely in demand across the globe, as trips across Europe, Asia, North America, South America and the UK hold testament. ILLEFFECT [ EXBC | D-FECT ] - DC Cutting and scratching his way into countless venues across the eastcoast, DJ IllEffect effectively draws from a hiphop-influenced background all while remaining true to DNB culture. Showing a wide appreciation of flavors, this Syndrome Industries co-founder commands constant crowd attention. Currently, IllEffect holds it down Fridays along with his cohost, DJ Shade, on EXBC feat. nothing but the best DNB, hiphop, and UK Garage DJs from the Balt/DC/VA area. BOBBY JAE [ Upfront | 5DNB ] - DC Mastering the sounds of DC drum and bass, Bobby Jae never fails with his impeccable mixing and top-notch selection. Be sure to check out Bobby Jae's new highly anticipated mix, Upfront Drum n' Bass. This follow up to his URB Mix It Best classic, Perpetual Motion, is a veritable showcase of the liquid, funky sounds that many artists on the Upfront Industries roster are currently cultivating. Open Rooftop Smoking Lounge: Kenny & Friends!! EDAN [ DJEdan.com | 4twenty4 ] KEN LAZEE [ Upfront | Section 8 ] House, Breaks, Hip-Hop, Funk and Classics Promotional giveaways ALL night. Arrive early for: Promo T-Shirts, CDs, Test Pressings, Posters, and MORE!! (RAM, METALHEADZ, UPFRONT & RINSE) **SPECIAL: $5 SOCO & LIME ALL NIGHT** 50,000 watt EAW Avalon System [ www.EAW.com ] 21 & over 9pm - 3am $10 ALL NIGHT No Dress Code www.UpFrontDC.com www.FiveDC.com www.Rinsemag.com www.DistrictSoul.com www.KickBallersDC.com FIVE 1214 B 18th St NW Washington DC 20036 202.331.7123 Interested in helping with promotions? EMAIL: EVENTS@UPFRONTDC.COM Interested in playing at this event? **MIX-CD DROP OFF NOW AVAILABLE** Join us on myspace at www.myspace.com/upfrontdc

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