RELEASE DATE: 20/05/96 rtm new release DISTRIBUTOR: RTMIDISC 98 St Pancras Way, Camden Town, London NW19NF Telephone: 0171 284 1155 Facsimile: 0171 284 2211 LABEL:ART SALES FORCE: RTMIDEMIX Tracklistinq A. T'Raenon B. T' Raenon (Techno Mix)/Kanei Background Photek aka Rupert Parkes is without doubt the most exciting and original drum & bass artist to emerge in the last 2 years. From his early days on his own Photek label and Certificate 18 as studio Pressure he has pioneered the more thoughtful jazz influenced jungle made popular by LTJ Bukem, goldie and others. Indeed he has recorded for both Good Lookin' and Metalheads respectively. Before he signed a major 5 album deal with Virgin this year he recorded this unique and exclusive EP for OP-ART. Sales Points 1. This is the first release of the eagerly awaited relaunch of ART. 2. The Drum & Bass version of 'T'Raenon' on limited dub-plate to Fabio, Bukem, Peshay and others who have made it a regular feature at Speed and Metalheadz over the last 6 months. 3. Paul Thomas and Fabio have given it extensive airplay on Kiss FM. 4. The EP features Photek's first ever techno tracks on vinyl on side 2, so both jungle and techno fans alike will be interested. 5. Photek's last EP was single of the week in Muzik's main review pages. Marketing 1. Extensive press coverage by OP-ART tying in with the release with relaunch hype. 2. Large feature on the convergence of techno and Drum & Bass written by OP-ART label owner Kirk Degiorgio in Dazed & Confused. 3. Club and Radio promotion by OP-ART. 4. Overseas promotion including DJ spots in Holland, Belgium, and Denmark by OP-ART.