We’ve teamed up with the good folks over at Interscope Records to celebrate the newly released album entitled /\/\/\Y/\ from MIA, with an exclusive giveaway featuring a pair of tickets to attend the Hard, NYC concert being held at Governors Island, Saturday, July 24th. What is sure to be a sold out event, we’re offering one lucky reader the opportunity to party it up all day and night along with a few other special artists who will be holding it down. For more information take a read.

Now you know we’re going to make you work for it a little bit. Nothing too hard, but you’re going to need to answer the following three questions:

1. What are the names of all three MIA studio albums to date?
2. How many tracks are listed on the new /\/\ /\ Y /\ album?
3. What is the first official single off the /\/\ /\ Y /\ album?

Now all you have to do is EMAIL your answers to: general@rawthentix.com along with your full name and phone number. So be sure to follow the rules of engagement. The winner will be picked in a blind raffle then notified by Friday evening July 23rd with the details. GOOD LUCK! We’ll see you there. Stay tuned for upcoming giveaways to drop.

DMC was initially founded by Tony Prince in 1981 as a “Disco Mix Club Show on Radio Luxembourg in the UK, and later operated as a DJ remix service. Five years later they would soon host what is now known today as the DMC World DJ Chamionships. You’ll know that this annual DJ competition has produced some of the most influential turntablists and producers to date that include Mixmaster Mike, Q-Bert, and A-Trak. Whether you hit the tables or not, you can add your creative mark by designing your own DMC t-shirt to be added to the 2009 catalogue.

If your design is chosen for the catalogue, you will win 3 copies of your finished
t-shirt in any sizes specified, as well as a DMC/Technics goodie bag which will include a Technics record bag, a pair of Technics slipmats, Technics stickers and the 2008 DMC World DJ Championship DVD. Calvin Klein have also kicked in a gift bag containing his and hers CKIN2U fragrances and his and hers CKIN2U body wash to keep you smelling fresh. You will also have the prestige of your very own design being included in the DMC/Technics range and being name checked on their website and in the 2009 catalogue. To enter the competition visit DMC Technics for full contest rules. GOOD LUCK and get yours!

Hopefully your holiday stocking stuffer was filled with goodness, and not just another pair of socks you’ve already been given. If that is the case, take your chances and enter yourself into Nylon’s freebie takeover. They are the continuing the spirit of gift giving by adding a little razzle and style to your step. After all, who doesn’t like awesome free stuff…right? We thought it would be fitting to share this with our readers who feel a little let down by the holidays, and also to those who got everything they wanted, but just want to indulge in some more. Here are the details. GOOD LUCK!

NYLON- BERRY CHRISTMAS

A one-year subscription to JuiceCaster along with a red Blackberry Pearl pre-loaded with the program. Email your name, address, and New Year’s resolution to freebiefriday@gmail.com. Then post a “thank you” comment on the Nylon MySpace page.

NYLON- GRAM x SKYWARD SHOES

A collaboration between Stolkholm based clothing label Skyward and footwear company Gram Design. These shoes are UNISEX and won’t be dropping in stores until 2009, but you can get a pair before the new year. Email your name, address, and European shoe size to freebiefriday@gmail.com.

NYLON- URBAN DECAY
Book of Shadows & Stoned Poison Ring

Nylon is giving away Urban Decay’s Book of Shadows (SOLD OUT), as well as a Stoned Poison Ring and a limited edition lipstick case to two of its readers. Just email freebiefriday@gmail.com.