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BLOCKBUSTER MUSIC® CELEBRATES BLACK MUSIC MONTH IN JUNE

Celebration Includes Free Sampler CD and "Summer Jamz" Sweepstakes

DALLAS, June 2, 1998 -Blockbuster Music, one of the leading retailers of R&B music, is celebrating Black Music Month in June with in-store promotions that include a free sampler CD give-away and the opportunity for customers to enter a sweepstakes co-sponsored by Black Entertainment Television (BET).

"June looks to be a very exciting month at Blockbuster Music," said Cindy Barr, vice president of music merchandising for Blockbuster. "We are proud to be recognizing Black Music Month with an array of exciting promotions and activities."

Customers Jam to 'Summer Jamz' Plans

The "Universal Summer Jamz" free sampler CD is available with the purchase of any one of approximately 30 select R&B titles at Blockbuster Music. The sampler CD includes songs by the following artists:

    … Mya
    …Chico DeBarge
    … K-Ci & JoJo
    … Angel Grant
    … Eboni Foster
    … George Benson
    … Keith Washington
    … Regina Belle
    … God's Property
    … Black Eyed Peas
    … Cosmic Slop Shop
    … Witchdoctor featuring Goodie Mob
    …Michael Brecker
    … Ramsey Lewis

The "Summer Jamz" theme is continued with the "Summer Jamz" sweepstakes co-sponsored by Black Entertainment Television. Customers can enter the BET "Summer Jamz" sweepstakes by correctly answering the following question: What is the first song following the Intro on Chico DeBarge's latest CD, "Long Time No See?"

Prizes include:

Grand Prize: A trip for four to Disney World and the BET Soundstage Club

2nd Prize: All-expense-paid trip for four to one of Black College Football's Classics

3rd Prize: Dinner for two with Chico DeBarge, a top R&B artist

4th Prize: $2,000 worth of K-Swiss Merchandise

5th Prize: $500 cash from FUBU

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