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Urban X-pressions is Philly€™s longest running music video show and three time winners of Billboard Magazines #1 video show. URBAN X-PRESSIONS is a television show that blends interviews with the hottest entertainers with world premieres of mainstream R&B and Hip-Hop music videos. URBAN X-PRESSIONS highlights Fashion, College Life, Community Outreach, Club UX (the teen club scene), Old School Throw Back, Hot Carz, Sports and Up & Coming Talent. Hosted by comedian, Keith €œfrom up da block€? we celebrated our thirteen year broadcast anniversary in April 2006.Urban X-pressions aired on WGTW TV 48 for eleven years until the station was sold in September 2004. We had the same time slot for eleven years 11:30am-1:00am. We were one of the highest rated programs aired on WGTW TV 48. The show is very well received and supported by the community, who are familiar with our hometown television show and a phenomenon amongst the Delaware Valley€™s youth. We began our twelfth season of broadcast on WYBE TV 35 January 2005. WYBE TV 35Urban X-pressions airs every Wednesday from 12:30 AM to 1:30 AM and Saturday afternoon 2:00PM. To 3:00PM.on WYBE TV 35 (Broadcast Station). WYBE is a member-supported, independent, public television station broadcasting to the entire Greater Philadelphia region. WYBE's signal is available free, over-the-air and is also carried by 39 cable systems throughout the 19 county area. WYBE is viewed by almost two million households in Philly, New Jersey and Delaware.CELEBRITY REPERTOIRE Urban X-pressions has interviewed some of today€™s hottest entertainers and athletes. Included in this sparkling repertoire is, Mayor John Street, Bob Sagat, Wendy Williams, B5, Marques Houston, Rep. Dwight Evans, Vivica A. Fox, Jada Pinkett, Kirk Franklin, Birdman, Mannie Fresh, Big Daddy Kane, KRS-One, 50 Cent, Jay Z, LL Cool J, Destiny€™s Child, Faith Evans, Aaliyah, €œP-Diddy€? Combs, Master P, Method Man, Snoop, Lennox Lewis, Bernard Hopkins, and the list goes on. Through our dedication and sincerity, we have received support from numerous record labels and the community.AUDIENCE PROFILE Our format is geared towards the 11 €“ 34 year old teen and young urban adults. In addition we are able to capture virtually every demographic category with targeted segments. A few segments are attractively placed to capture the 25 €“ 55 year old audiences.ALWAYS ON THE SCENE Urban X-pressions is known for exclusive live performances from some of the top names in the business. We provide coast-to-coast coverage of historical events from Jamaica to Beverly Hills to everywhere in Philadelphia. We€™ve covered events such as the UniverSoul Circus, Odunde All Star Weekend and The Million Women March. The show€™s popularity continues to grow as we cross promote with radio stations and garner support from various major record labelsCOMMUNITY OUTREACH Realizing that popular culture is an innovative way to meet youth on a common ground, Producer Shelly Williams founded X-pressions, Inc., a non-profit (501c (3) youth mentoring program were we implement socially conscious segments on Urban X-pressions. This allows youth a hands-on approach in all aspects of television production and entertainment. Our youth outreaches include the middle and high school tour, teen talk segment and educational public service announcements.PRODUCTION TEAM Urban X-pressions highly trained production staff consists of: Executive Producer Shelly Williams and Associate Producer, Editor and co Director Bruce Davis, Director Vernon Keith Ruffin. Collectively we are responsible for producing three television shows for broadcast (Urban X-pressions, Gospel X-pressions and Club UX) as well as commercials and music videos.CLUB UX Club UX is another spin-off show from Urban X-pressions that aired on Channel 7 for approximately 6 months. Club UX highlighted the teen club scene and featured our popular teen hosts. Club UX was similar to Philly€™s famous €œDancing On Air€? and €œAmerican Bandstand€?. The show was well received and we are currently in the process of producing another season.THE HOTTEST HOST The on-air team consists of Keith €œfrom up da block€? as the host along with Jade, Princess Nea, Ferno, Pillsberry, Supreem, Monie€™, Golden Girl (Power 99) and Shelly Shell.Get Your Own! | View Slideshow