Friday, April 28, 2006

Hot 97 Announces Summer Jam Lineup

Busta Rhymes, Sean Paul and Mary J. Blige are among the performers slated to take the stage June 4 at New York radio station Hot 97's 13th annual Summer Jam concert. More than 50,000 people are expected to turn out for the event, which will also feature performances by Jamie Foxx, Chris Brown, Ne-Yo, T.I., Young Jeezy, Mobb Deep, Dem Franchize Boys, Jermaine Dupri, Three 6 Mafia, Remy Martin and The Dipset. Additional performers will be announced later. Since its 1994 debut, Summer Jam has become the longest running urban radio station concert event. Past performers include Jay-Z, Notorious B.I.G, P. Diddy, Eminem, 50 Cent, Kanye West, Snoop Dogg and Missy Elliott. This year's event, produced by Trevanna Entertainment, marks the fourth consecutive year Summer Jam will be held at Giant's Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., as well as the third consecutive year organizers are partnering with Boost Mobile. Additional sponsors include Xbox 360, WHITEBOY, The Tobacco Coalition and XXL Magazine. Tickets for Summer Jam 2006 are on sale now at all Ticketmaster outlets (www.TicketMaster.com). For information on special ticket promotions for front row seats, visit www.Hot97.com.