(Port Washington, NY) January 4, 2005 - KOCH Entertainment Distribution, the leading independent distributor of music, video and DVD, announced today an exclusive North American distribution deal with newly-formed hip-hop label I.M. Records.

Based in Atlanta, I.M. Records was originally launched five years ago as I.M. productions. Headed by industry veterans Donald Murphy Sr. as Chairman, CEO Michael "Big Wig" Trammel and President Clint Watkins, the label plans to bring its talent to an industry hungry for quality and artistry through its flagship hip-hop group EDUBB. Forthcoming projects include releases by R&B songstress Kindrea and hip-hop artist Malikah Jones.

"We are proud to be a part of the KOCH Entertainment Distribution family," says Michael "Big Wig" Trammel, CEO of I.M. Records. "We believe that KOCH has some of the most talented professionals in the music industry and we look forward to building a Win / Win relationship with them."

Michael Rosenberg, President of KOCH Entertainment Distribution comments, "I.M. Records has an exciting roster of cutting-edge artists and we are pleased to add this new label to our roster of strong hip-hop imprints."

About KOCH Entertainment
KOCH Entertainment is the leading and fastest-growing independent music and video company in the U.S. KOCH's operations encompass record and video labels and distribution companies in the U.S. and Canada. KOCH Entertainment is the market leader among independents in both the U.S. and Canada and its record labels had the largest number of Billboard charting albums among independents in 2003 and 2004.

For more information, please contact James Scileppi at (516) 484-1000 Ext. 243 or james.scileppi@kochent.com.

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