Hip Hop Pioneer Kurtis Blow, Reggae Legend Papa San, And More Hit Charlotte For INSP'S 'Mixx Master's Lounge' Taping

Charlotte, NC (www.mixxmasterslounge.com) - A fusion of old and new school Christian Hip Hop artists will hit the 'Queen City' September 14 - 16, 2006 to tape 'Mixx Master's Lounge.' - INSP -The Inspiration Network's original popular cable television series. The tapings will be held at INSP's MediaComm teleproduction facility, located at 9700 Southern Pines Blvd. in Charlotte, NC.

Hip Hop pioneer KURTIS BLOW and reggae/dance hall legend PAPA SAN lead a who's-who gathering of artists that will perform and share their stories of inspiration, hope, and success. Other guests include LECRAE, PETTIDEE, URBAN D., DJ MORPHIZIZ, SOUL P., 2003 Christian Artists Talent Search (C.A.T.S.) winner LYRYCYST, EDDIE VELEZ, and more!!

Entering its fifth season, 'Mixx Master's Lounge' is one of the few programs on television solely dedicated to Christian Hip Hop Music. The series features live performances, inspirational messages, and interviews with the genre's top artists.

Doors open 6:15 nightly. Hip Hop fans, churches, music lovers and youth groups alike are encouraged to attend. Tickets for the tapings are free and can be reserved by calling 704.561.7809 or visiting www.mixxmasterslounge.com/tickets/.

'Mixx Master's Lounge' is hosted by award-winning rap artists Ricky B., 4Given and the legendary King of the Positive Mixtape DJ Lace. The series airs on INSP Thursday at 5:00PM EST and Saturday at 11:30PM EST on Time Warner Cable channel 78 in the Charlotte area. 'Mixx Master's Lounge' is also available 'on demand' at the broadband Internet channel Inspiration.net - https://www.inspiration.net.