Chiddy Bang To Headline Launch Of Need For Speed Hot Pursuit in Los Angeles

Anticipated Action Racing Game To Go On Sale The Same Day

Fast-tracking electro hip hop act Chiddy Bang (with DJ Skeet Skeet) will headline the launch of EA's critically acclaimed action racing gaming, Need For Speed Hot Pursuit http://www.needforspeed.com, Tuesday, November 16 at Avalon in Los Angeles.

Chiddy Bang - whose music is featured in the adrenal "race or chase" video game - is suddenly exploding on the music scene and in the media. The Phili duo was MTV's "Pushed" artist of the week in late October, when the act was also a Twitter "trending" topic. It's video "Opposite of Adults" has 7 million Youtube views. The New York Times called it's October CMJ showcase "a gem", and the act's fans include Kanye West, MGMT and The Roots. Chiddy Bang's performance for EA will wrap up a 7-city US tour - and is the official launch of the anticipated video game - which goes on sale the same day. Note: Newly added openers include Peanut Butter Wolf (rare VJ set) and Mayer Hawthorne (rare DJ set). This party, also featuring HD game kiosks. It's is a hot-ticket, invitation-only event. (Tuesday, November 16; 9 pm to 2 am, Avalon; 1735 Vine Street, Hollywood.)

WHO:
Breakout electro hip-hop duo Chiddy Bang

WHAT:
Launch of Need for Speed Hot Pursuit, EA’s Critically Acclaimed Action Racing Game

WHEN:
9 p.m. Tuesday, 11-16

WHERE:
Avalon, 1735 Vine Street, Los Angeles, CA