TOYOTA PAYS RESPECT TO HIP HOP

- Through DJ Battles and Sneaker Design Competitions the Yaris vs. Yaris Campaign Elevates the Ideals of the Hip Hop Community-

WHO/WHAT
DJs, MCs, B-boys and B-girls will square off in mock battles, representing the Yaris Liftback or Sedan, at a customized boutique lounge in Chicago for the launch of the Yaris vs. Yaris Live Event Series. The event will also announce the Chicago and national “Fresh Kicks” sneaker design and “Bangin” DJ contests winners. This free party includes entertainment by celebrity MCs Dice Raw and Truck North and a NBA 2K7 tournament.

WHEN
Thursday, June 28, 2007
7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.

WHERE
Chicago
Alhambra Palace Restaurant
1240 West Randolph

WHY/HOW
Toyota gives a playful head-nod to a fundamental part of old school hip hop battlin’ by pitting the Yaris liftback against the Yaris sedan in its integrated program, “Yaris vs. Yaris.” The Yaris vs. Yaris Live Event Series is based on a battle platform – a person/clique desire, to out perform each other. The concept is arguably the most recognized in hip-hop culture. Yaris is touring the nation with a series of battling-inspired hip-hop events in Houston on June 7, Atlanta on June 14, Washington, DC on June 21 and Chicago on June 28. For more information and to RSVP go to www.yarisversusyaris.com

PRIME VISUAL/ INTERVIEW OPPORTUNITIES:
7:30pm - 8:00pm Host: B-Boy Battle Main Stage Dance Floor
8:00pm - 9:00pm NBA 2K7 Tournament in the Sedan Lounge
8:00pm - 8:30pm DJ Battle #1 / B-Boy Battle Stage Left Liftback Lounge
8:30pm - 9:00pm DJ Battle #2 / B-Boy Battle Stage Right Sedan Lounge
9:00pm - 9:45pm TRUCK NORTH And DICE RAW MC Battle and winners announcement

RSVP NOW @ www.yarisversusyaris.com !!!