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Scion Fuses Hip-Hop and Electro for Its Newest A/V Remix Projects Featuring Big Gipp and EPMD

IRIVINE, Calif.-(Business Wire)-August 27, 2008 - After the success of its recent “Ghostface Killah” and “45 King” releases, Scion has once again enlisted talented artists and producers to create exclusive remixes for Scion A/V, the automaker’s private record label. This September, fans can rock two new A/V releases titled, “Scion A/V Remix - Big Gipp” and “Scion A/V Remix - EPMD.”

Scion has also partnered with Modular Records to bring music enthusiasts “Modular Remixed,” a record featuring popular tracks from the current Modular artillery by four exciting international up-and-coming acts.

“Scion is excited to help promote such world-renowned and gifted artists through these new releases and collaborations,” said Jeri Yoshizu, Scion sales promotions manager. “By giving them a unique platform for exposure and an opportunity to team up with producers from varied musical backgrounds, Scion continues its mission to support the arts.”

Beginning September 23, promotional copies of the new A/V releases will be distributed at special Scion-sponsored events and available for sale at leading online retailers. All of the proceeds from digital sales of the “Big Gipp” and “EPMD” remix records go directly back to the artists and their labels. Scion covers all distribution, production and licensing costs.

Below are the scheduled release dates for Scion's latest A/V remixes:

Modular Remixed - September 23, 2008

Scion A/V Remix - EPMD - October 7, 2008

Scion A/V Remix - Big Gipp - October 21, 2008

Modular Remixed presents four of the hottest tracks from Modular artists, transformed into fresh electro hits by East London's Boy 8-Bit, New York native, White Williams, Florida's riot-starting Yo Majesty and Detroit techno don Kevin Saunderson.

Tracklist:

1. "Rio" (Boy 8-Bit Remix) - The Bumblebeez

2. "The Lake" (White Williams Sludge Remix) - Muscles

3. "F.A.N." (Yo Majesty Remix) - New Young Pony Club

4. "This Boy's In Love" (Kevin Saunderson Remix) - The Presets

Scion A/V Remix - EPMD brings you the track "Run It," laid out by the legendary New York rap duo EPMD and remixes by London-based DJ/producers Sinden, Hervé and Duke Dumont (all of whom have gained worldwide notoriety within the electronic and dance music scenes).

Tracklist:

1. "Run It" (Hervé's Got His Hands Up Remix)

2. "Run It" (Sinden Remix)

3. "Run It" (Duke Dumont Mix)

Scion A/V Remix - Big Gipp features southern rapper Big Gipp of Goodie Mob fame, providing his traditionally smoothed out, eccentric rap style on the uptempo track "Hot." Scion contracted Atlanta-based DJ/producers Rob Wonder, Klever and Treasure Fingers to each produce their own dance remix of the track.

Tracklist:

1. "Hot" (Treasure Fingers Remix)

2. "Hot" (Klever Remix)

3. "Hot" (Rob Wonder Remix)

For more information on these releases and other Scion A/V projects please visit: www.scion.com/#scionAV

About Scion

Scion, from Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., was developed with a new generation of youthful buyers in mind. Scion’s mission is to provide distinctive products, the opportunity to personalize, and an innovative, consumer-driven process at the retail level. The Scion brand features three groundbreaking models. The xD is an urban subcompact five-door, featuring a muscular stance and accentuated wheel flares. The xB, an urban utility vehicle, combines remarkable interior space with iconic styling. And the tC sports coupe surprises the buyer with the convenience of a hatchback and the luxury of a standard all-glass panorama moonroof, complementing the usual wide array of features on all Scions. For more information, visit www.scion.com.

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