Franco Anthony was selected by Verizon Wireless and MySpace
as one of the 15 semi-finalists in the "Calling All Bands" contest from more
than 4,000 bands that entered from across music genres. The lucky winning
band will have the opportunity to have their song, music video, ring tone and
ring back tone released on Verizon Wireless -- the nation's leading wireless
provider with 51. Customers interested in managing their music from their PCs in
the V CAST Music Online Store can do so without a V CAST VPak.

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He has produced four tracks for R+B
singer Mark McLaughlin and recently opened for John Legend at a Hot 97
sponsored production . The V CAST Music Store will contain a million songs by spring
and lets customers browse, preview , download and play high-quality digital
music from their phones or in the Verizon Wireless V CAST Music Online Store. Find more information on the Web
at http://www.

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On Tuesday, October 4, 2005 Will Downing will
release "Soul Symphony," his newest album for GRP Records.

"Soul Symphony" [B0005215-02] available on CD October 4, 2005.

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Headquartered in
Bedminster, NJ , Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications
(NYSE: VZand LSE: VOD).

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From March 13 through March 22, the MySpace community of friends and fans
can listen to Franco Anthony and all the semifinalists and vote online for
their favorite band at http://www.00 monthly access , added to
their Verizon Wireless calling plan to access V CAST Music and music videos on
their phones.

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The top five
entries to receive the most votes will become finalists; Verizon Wireless and
MySpace will select the winner from the finalists and the winner will be
announced on MySpace on March 29.com.verizonwireless. In fact, Downing brought down the house
when he performed this song at the "Forever, For Always, For Luther"
tribute and benefit concert held in New York at the Theater at Madison
Square Garden in October 2004.willdowning.

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, Solo artist Franco Anthony, of the
Bronx, is one step closer to having the opportunity of a lifetime -- the
chance to be the first unsigned recording artist to launch his career on a
wireless phone. MySpace, with more than one million registered
bands, helps Verizon Wireless bring authentic bands to the mobile world,
further extending the music experience on customers' communication devices
they use most every day -- their wireless phones.
Franco Anthony, a singer, songwriter and producer, started playing drums
when he was eight years old and performing in local bands and writing his own
music in junior high.

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The winner will also work with Verizon Wireless
to produce a music video that will be released on V CAST , plus a ring tone and
ring back tone of the winning song that will be available for purchase by
Verizon Wireless customers.99 if purchased
and downloaded over the air onto a V CAST Music phone.

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Downing co-wrote several of the songs featured on "Soul Symphony,"
including the beautiful "Heart of Mine," "Soul Steppin" with its danceable
groove, and "Will Still Loves You," a respectful dedication to hard-working
women and mothers everywhere.

Downing plans to tour following the release of "Soul Symphony." Visit
www .

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V CAST Music songs cost $0.

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"Soul Symphony" opens with the seductive beat of "Put Me On" and winds
through a range of grooves and emotions.com for dates and more information.

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The disc is a
solid collection of well-crafted songs each showcasing Downing's trademark
voice and style.

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He performs throughout New York City and his music can
be heard at http://www.

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myspace.99 if purchased from the PC or $1. To preview and request broadcast-quality
video footage and high -resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log
on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at
http://www.

The first single from the album
is the hit-bound slow jam, "Crazy Love.

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V CAST Music runs on Verizon Wireless' broadband network, the most robust,
award-winning wireless broadband network in the nation, available to about 150
million people from coast to coast . Customers need a V CAST-enabled phone and
a subscription to the V CAST VPak, which is $15.3 million voice and data customers.

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Bronx Resident Franco Anthony in the Running to Be the First to Launch Their Career on V CAST Music

V CAST Music is available through Verizon Wireless' 2,000 Communications
Stores and Circuit City locations and online at
http://www. For more information, visit
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Verizon Wireless will release the "Calling All Bands" winner's song on V
CAST Music -- marking the first time an unsigned band will release its first
single on a wireless phone." Other songs on the album include
the emotive "A Promise," "Make Time for Love," a romantic ballad, and a
rendition of Brian McKnight's "What's It Gonna Be," from his album
"Superhero" (Motown Records ).

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He is a self-taught musician who plays every instrument
on each of his songs and has a deep appreciation for a wide variety of music,
including soul, rock, R+B and hip-hop.

One of the album's highlights is "Superstar," a song originally made famous
by The Carpenters and later closely associated with one of Downing's idols,
the incomparable Luther Vandross.

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PRESS RELEASE Will Downing to Release 'Soul Symphony' in October on GRP

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V CAST Music
V CAST Music from Verizon Wireless lets customers play music on their
wireless phones from well-known and independent artists -- the same device
they have come to rely upon for entertainment, information and mobile
communication.verizonwireless.