This is the first time I have ever heard anything like this, but today (03-22-07) there is an initiative to "Bum rush the charts". Mainly the song "Mine Again" by Black Lab will be pushed heavily today to be sold on iTunes. Their overall goal is to make this song the #1 seller for the day. Why are they doing this? First, they want to show big media and associations that Podcasting is a powerful media unit. Second, they would love to help Black Lab "get their own music back". The group has been dropped by 2 major record labels, so this could help introduce more people to the group's music.

Both the the website and the group have decided to put the majority of the profits to scholarship funds for college students. The podcast will donate 100% of their affiliate earnings while Black Lab has given 50% of their earnings on each song.

I would usually add a link to iTunes for the song, but I would prefer anyone interested in buying the song to go through the podcast's website. This will guarantee the money to go to the scholarship. If you are interested in reading more about this, please make sure to visit Bum Rush the Charts.

Don't forget to Bum Rush the Charts!