STOMP THE YARD centers around DJ (Columbus Short), a troubled youth from Los Angeles attending the historically black Truth University in Atlanta, Georgia. When adapting to his new environment proves difficult, DJ finds solace in joining a struggling fraternity where he begins implementing his street-style dance moves in an attempt to help the step team win the coveted National Step Show Championship. Before long DJ becomes the competing fraternity's main rival, while trying to pursue his new love interest, deal with his own troubled past and learn the true meanings of brotherhood and Fraternity along the way. In addition to newcomer Columbus Short ("Save the Last Dance 2"), the film stars a number of young rising talents, including Meagan Good ("Roll Bounce," "You Got Served"), Darrin Henson ("Soul Food"), Brian White ("The Family Stone", "Mr. 3000"), Laz Alonzo (BET, "Jarhead"), and chart topping musical sensations, Ne-Yo and Chris Brown.

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WHAT: STOMP THE YARD SOUNDTRACK CONTEST

The big break you have been waiting for has finally arrived! With Stomp the Yard's Soundtrack Contest you can have your song included on the official movie soundtrack!

Fierce street style dance meets traditional fraternity step in Stomp the Yard featuring Ne-Yo and Chris Brown.

There is one slot left on the soundtrack and your demo could be it! If you have an original song of less than four minutes which captures the excitement and passion of Stomp the Yard, submit your MP3 recording on MySpace.com today!

Take your first step and check out the Stomp the Yard trailer at www.stomptheyard.com.

WHO: ScreenGems and MySpace.com have come together to find the perfect recording artist to complete this incredible movie soundtrack.

WHERE: Myspace.com/StompTheYard