Virgin Mobile USA Offers Exclusive Content from Big Boi

Virgin Mobile USA Offers Exclusive Content from Big Boi

Customers Get 'First Dibs' on Eclectic Mix of Unique Hip-Hop Ringtones from Big Boi and other EMI artists

WARREN, N.J. and NEW YORK, April 18 /PRNewswire/ -- Virgin Mobile USA and Virgin Records, in conjunction with EMI, announced today the release of four exclusive Big Boi ringtones as part of Virgin Mobile's popular First Dibs program.

The ringtones are based on four hit tracks from the compilation album "Big Boi Presents... Purple Ribbon - Got Purp? Vol. 2," which debuted in November of 2005. Ringtones include hits like "Body Rock," "808," and two exclusive alternate cuts from the hit single "Kryptonite." The four ringtones will be exclusively available to Virgin Mobile customers through May 2, 2006.

"Big Boi's music appeals to a broad spectrum of listeners," said Dominick Tolli, vice president of Product Management and Development for Virgin Mobile USA. "He joins a long line of marquee artists who have chosen Virgin Mobile USA as a launch device for their music."

In addition to the four exclusive tracks, Virgin Mobile customers also have access to six non-exclusive tracks from the album, including: "Time Will Reveal," by Jonelle Monae; "Hold On" by Goodie Mob; and "Lovin' This," by Konkrete.

About Virgin Mobile USA, LLC:

Launched nationally in July of 2002, Virgin Mobile USA, LLC is the nation's first wireless network created for and defined by youth. Virgin Mobile is a joint venture between Sir Richard Branson's Virgin Group and Sprint Nextel, which operates one of the largest 100-percent digital, nationwide PCS wireless networks in the United States. The country's first mobile virtual network operator (MVNO), Virgin Mobile's four million customers have access to a service portfolio that includes multiple voice pricing options, a full range of handsets and a broad array of messaging, music and mobile content offerings -- without long-term contracts. In addition, J.D. Power and Associates has recognized Virgin Mobile for providing "An Outstanding Customer Service Experience" under its Certified Call Center Program(SM).

Virgin Mobile phones are available at more than 25,000 stores, with Top-Up cards available at more than 80,000 locations nationwide. Virgin Mobile products can also be purchased online at http://www.virginmobileusa.com/ or by calling Virgin Mobile At Your Service (1-888-322-1122).

About EMI and Virgin Records

Virgin Records is a division of EMI Music, the world's largest independent record company. Among the artists on the Virgin roster are Ben Harper, Bubba Sparxxx, Dem Franchize Boyz, Gorillaz, Janet Jackson, Jermaine Dupri, Lenny Kravitz, and The Rolling Stones. Virgin Records' U.S. headquarters are located in New York.

Source: Virgin Mobile USA, LLC

CONTACT: Jennifer Kronstain of CooperKatz for Virgin Mobile USA,
+1-212-455-8016, jkronstain@cooperkatz.com

Web site: http://www.virginmobileusa.com/

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