Rick Ross featuring Robin Thicke! “Lay Back”
“JAGGED EDGE” RELEASE FIRST OFFICIAL SINGLE FROM THEIR UPCOMING 7TH ALBUM
Slip-N-Slide Records, one of the top independent labels in the industry founded by Ted Lucas, is gearing up for the release of Grammy nominated and chart-topping R&B super group Jagged Edge’s 7th album The Remedy in 2010 with the release of their first official single, “Tip Of My Tongue” produced by Miami based hit-maker Mad Skrews. The single, which has a classic “Jagged Edge” feel to it that devoted fans have been longing for, samples the classic Art of Noise “Moments In Love.”
With three platinum albums, three gold albums and numerous hit singles to their credit, Grammy- nominated and chart-topping R&B super group Jagged Edge (made up of twin lead singers Brian Casey, Brandon Casey, Kyle Norman and Richard Wingo) recently signed with Slip-N-Slide Records in May 2008 and are in the studio working on their highly anticipated 7th album, “The Remedy,” which is set for release in 2010. Devoted fans have been longing for the group’s classic, memorable R&B tunes for quite some time so expect the future hit album “The Remedy” to reestablish Jagged Edge as a driving force in the world of Pop & R&B music.
Says Ted Lucas, “I’m excited to welcome Jagged Edge to the Slip-N-Slide Records family. They are one of the preeminent R&B groups of our time. They are going to pick up right where they left off and bring their fans some great new hit songs.”
Says Brian and Brandon Casey of Jagged Edge, “We are happy to embark on our collaboration between 581 Muzik Group and Slip-N-Slide Records. They have been a dominating force in rap music and we have been a driving force in R&B Music. Together Ted Lucas and Jagged Edge will make for a groundbreaking 2010! Look out for our new album in 2010.”
Jagged Edge (made up of twin lead singers Brian Casey, Brandon Casey, Kyle Norman and Richard Wingo) began their mainstream recording career in 1998 with the album A Jagged Era which went gold and featured the hit singles, “I Gotta Be” (which reached #11 on the R&B charts and #23 on the Hot 100) and “The Way That You Talk.” Following their debut album Jagged Edge released their breakthrough album J.E. Heartbreak in 2000. The album went double platinum and featured the hit singles “Let’s Get Married,” “He Can’t Love You” and the #1 hit single “Promise.” The group’s platinum selling third release Jagged Little Thrill was released in 2001 and included the #1 hit single, “Where The Party At.” Jagged Edge’s fourth album Hard, was released in 2003. The gold-selling album featured the hit single, “Walked Outta Heaven.” Their fifth album Jagged Edge was released in 2006. The album went gold and featured the hit single, “Good Luck Charm.” Jagged Edge have been nominated for several American Music Awards, BET Awards, Grammy Awards and won two Soul Train Awards in 2001 for Best R&B/Soul Album for J.E. Heartbreak and Best R&B/Soul single for “Let’s Get Married.”
Royce Da 5′9 READIES FOURTH ALBUM-STREET HOP
(Detroit, MI) For Immediate Release — Ryan Montgomery, aka Royce Da 5′9, has been making his mark on hip-hop for nearly a decade. He possesses the characteristics to make other emcees jealous. An unique and rare combination of lyrical skill, musical prowess, artistic integrity, vocal control and a mastered flow, Royce Da 5′9 is a complete MC who meets the definition of a rapper’s favorite rapper. Choosing to opt for perfection over conforming to an overcrowded genre of mediocrity, Royce is the last of a dying breed. Due on October 20th, his potentially last full-length album STREET HOP, serves as rescue mission for Hip-Hop by showing new MCs the blueprint; how it is supposed to be done.
Growing up on the West Side of Detroit, music was a constant companion for Royce. It wasn’t long before his buzz caught the attention of another Detroit up-and-comer named Eminem. The two clicked and began recording songs as the duo Bad Meets Evil. One of these songs, “Bad Meets Evil” made it’s way onto Eminem’s debut, The Slim Shady LP. Through his relationship with Em, Royce began his famed ghostwriting career, writing Dr. Dre’s heartfelt, “The Message” in 2001. His hard work led to a deal with Columbia Records, who partnered with EI records to release his debut, Rock City (2.0), in 2002. A staple in the underground rap scene, the album spawned the DJ Premier-produced classic, “Boom”. In 2004, he released his sophomore album, Death Is Certain, and followed it with the independently released, Independent’s Day.
Executive produced by DJ Premier, STREET HOP is Royce’s most personal project to date. Though it is chock full of creative ingenuity (Far Away) and picturesque stories (Gun Harmonizing) that have wildly astonishing twists, Royce shows his versatility with the song “Shake That” which recounts the turmoil and angst Royce felt as not only an artist, but also a husband and a father, while being incarcerated for a year. Other songs such as “Part Of Me” may have a breezy laid-back club-ready beat, but the story’s graphic ending will make any professional skirt chaser think twice about his ways and is controversial to say the least.
Realizing that there is strength in numbers, Royce joined forces with three other MCs to form the hip-hop supergroup, Slaughterhouse. Joe Budden, Crooked I and Joell Ortiz all have the skill to impress even the toughest hip-hop critic. And together, they have decided to set off a massive hip-hop takeover. With Slaughterhouse’s upcoming K.O.D. Fall tour (dates + venue below), a growing list of writing credits (Royce has already contributed to Diddy’s next album), and popular video bloggin that has the internet on lock (ImNaShitFoolTV), Royce Da 5′9 is poised to make his biggest splash yet. Rappers, get your life jackets; you might just be saved.
Confirmed tour dates for Royce Da 5′9 on the K.O.D. Tour are as follows:
October 2 Des Moines , IA Seven Flags
October 8 Salt Lake City , UT Salt Air
October 10 Boise , ID Big Easy
October 11 Missoula , MT Wilma Theater
October 12 Missoula , MT Wilma Theater
October 13 Spokane , WA Big Easy
October 15 Seattle , WA The Showbox
October 16 Portland , OR Roseland
October 17 Yakima Valley , WA Sun Dome
October 18 Eugene, OR McDonald
October 20 Chico , CA Senator Theatre
October 21 Reno , NV New Oasis
October 22 Santa Cruz , CA Catalyst
October 23 Los Angeles , CA HOB
October 24 San Diego , CA HOB
October 25 Tucson , AZ Rialto
October 26 Tempe , AZ Marquee Theatre
October 28 Albuquerque , NM Sunshine Theatre
October 29 Fort Collins , CO Aggie
October 30 Denver , CO Fillmore
October 31 Wichita , KS Cotillion Ballroom
November 1 Tulsa , OK Cains
November 4 Austin , TX Austin Music Hall
November 5 Little Rock , AR Revolution
November 6 St. Louis , MO Pops
November 7 Chicago , IL Pearl Room
November 8 Cleveland , OH Peabody ’s
November 10 Hartford , CT Webster Theatre
November 11 Worcester , MA Palladium
November 12 Norfolk , VA Nor Va
November 13 New York City , NY Gramercy Theater
November 14 New York City , NY Gramercy Theater
November 15 Charleston , SC Music Farm
November 16 St. Petersburg , FL State Theater
November 17 Orlando , FL Club Firestone
November 18 Jackson , MS Touch Night Club
November 20 Allen , TX Allen Event Center
November 21 Independence , MO Independence Event Center
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Media resources:
http://www.myspace.com/roycefivenine
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royce_da_5′9%22
ASCAP MEMBERSHIP GROUP APPOINTS SAM TAYLOR TO RHYTHM & SOUL DEPARTMENT IN NEW YORK
Nicole George, Vice President, Membership Group - Rhythm & Soul of the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) announced today that Sam Taylor has been appointed Director of Membership, Rhythm & Soul. Based in New York, Taylor will be responsible for the recruitment and maintenance of new songwriters and producers, in addition to providing support for existing artist development programs.
Commenting on Taylor’s appointment, George said: “Sam’s dynamic and forward-thinking style will prove an immediate asset to our already strong team. I look forward to his contributions to the Rhythm & Soul department’s initiatives, and am very pleased to welcome him into the ASCAP family.”
A native of Newport News, Virginia, Sam Taylor began his music career at Elektra Records in 2001 under the guidance of Merlin Bobb, EVP of A&R. In 2004, he became an A&R executive at Atlantic Records, working on a variety of projects for both emerging and high-profile artists. He joined Warner/Chappell Music Publishing in 2007 as Manager, A&R Urban, where he worked with Kevin Cossom, Danja and Don Cannon, among others.
About ASCAP
Established in 1914, ASCAP is the first and leading U.S. Performing Rights Organization (PRO) representing the world’s largest repertory totaling over 8.5 million copyrighted musical works of every style and genre from more than 360,000 songwriter, composer and music publisher members. ASCAP has representation arrangements with similar foreign organizations so that the ASCAP repertory is represented in nearly every country around the world where copyright law exists. ASCAP protects the rights of its members and foreign affiliates by licensing the public performances of their copyrighted works and distributing royalties based upon surveyed performances. ASCAP is the only American PRO owned and governed by its writer and publisher members. www.ascap.com
