This message is in the post below too, but I wanted to single it out because it’s an inspiring story (and the very first time one of our artists actually included a fan in his broadcast!)

Here’s a broadcast that Tyrese sent out last night and some really sweet responses from his fans. (click the play button on the banner to the left to listen)

It made us really happy to hear that his fans are inspired and motivated by his messages…and to know that he’s using SayNow for something more than just another “celebrity fan club.”

It’s rare to find people like him who care to the extent that he does and who use their influence to have a positive impact on other people’s lives. It makes all of our work here worthwhile!

(You can listen to more of his broadcasts and messages from other fans over here: http://saynow.com/blackty)

UPDATE: A couple folks have asked if they can get Tyrese’s message player above for their MySpace page…so if you want it, copy and paste the embed code below.

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Our man Tyrese Gibson sends word that he has a new number (818) 287-8968. He says he’ll only be checking messages at the new number. The old one will be disabled soon and you won’t get new messages from him unless you call the new one.

Even if you don’t have something to say to him right now, you should call so you get notified when he sends a new message (if you were getting messages from his old line and still want to get them!)

She just left this message on her SayNow line.

You can let her know what you think of her new single by calling her number (917) 934-3319. The news also showed up in the newsletter below that went out to her fan club and on her website!

So, needless to say, we’re super excited here :-)

UPDATE: If you’ve got comments for Alicia, please call her at (917) 934-3319 and tell her what you think (Don’t leave your comments here! She’s not gonna see them here! Thanks!)

Alicia Keys’ website
Alicia Keys’ Myspace

This is a message that Fantasia sent to one of her fans back in May. We think it’s pretty sweet, so we wanted to share it. She’s one of the few artists who actually used our Reply Feature a lot to respond individually to her fans!

If you want to do the same, just press 2 while listening to a message and you’ll be able to record something for the person who sent it.

Soulja Boy is an artist that Loren (our fab artist relations guru) noticed a while back because he was getting a crazy number of messages…and he didn’t even have a dedicated SayNow number - just a text-in code and our flash badge on his MySpace page. He now gets more people calling in to listen to his messages than anyone else! So of course we had to give him a number.

Anyways he just sent this message a few minutes ago…apparently, he wants the ladies to know he’s “looking.” (We’re just tryin to help him out here…so go to it ladies :-)

Soulja Boy’s SayNow Number: (678) 999-8212
Soulja Boy’s Myspace

Edison Glass is one of our favorite bands on SayNow. They’ve got a smaller audience than a lot of the major label artists who’ve signed up with us, but we think this band is going places….not just because they’re really talented musicians, but also because they’re genuinely reaching out and connecting with their audience.

Recently, they’ve been trying our Connect Live feature and it sounds like they’re having fun with it!

Talib Kweli’s new album Eardrum hit stores yesterday and his SayNow number actually made it on the front sticker! (yes, it’s teeny, we know…but we’re still psyched!)

The number is part of his “Say Something, Be Heard” campaign and you can listen to what some of his fans have been saying below.

Just spotted this on Cassidy’s MySpace page. Cassidy is looking for new talent and asking fans to call and hit him with their hottest 16 bars. The best freestylers win a call back and a chance to record with him - he’s using his SayNow number to hold auditions over the phone. Listen up below

Cassidy got his start by appearing on mix tapes and doing freestyle battles so it’s pretty cool that he’s doing this!

Cassidy’s SayNow Number: (215) 701-0998
Cassidy’s MySpace

UPDATE: More news about it on the Rap News Network and HipHopRuckus.

A broadcast I got on my phone earlier today.

In spite of his celebrity, Tyrese Gibson knows how to keep both feet on the ground.