.:: Updated May 28, 2008 ::.

H.N.I.C PT. 2 - THE VIDEO COLLECTION IN STORES JULY 8TH

On July 8th, Prodigy, AAO Music in association with Voxonic Music will release a DVD companion to Prodigy’s new album entitled H.N.I.C. PT. 2:  THE VIDEO COLLECTION  which features a collection of never-before-seen videos for EVERY song on the album and video exclusives for “The Dough,” “Get Trapped,” and “Represent Me,” (songs which were not included on the original album version).  Also featured is the video for “Dirty New Yorker,” featuring Havoc from the Grand Theft Auto IV game and soundtrack.

Alchemist gave a little insight into Prodigy’s urgency to completing a video for every song, “In the few months before he went in, he didn’t do too much recording. He was more in video mode.  Seemed like he was just shooting a new video everyday. He was more like, “Let me get this video shot,” and before he knew it, he’d filmed a video for every song.  Up until the last day, he was filming. That was dope!”

Dan The Man (50 Cent “The Massacre DVD,” Prodigy “Return Of The Mack) who filmed and produced the videos for H.N.I.C. Pt. 2’s “The Life,” “Power Is People,” “ABC,” and “Sleep When I’m Dead,” explains that the video collection enables people to experience the music visually instead of just through listening. “Prodigy has always been ahead of other hip-hop artist when it comes to using technology and he wanted a visual way to connect with his fans directly.” He adds, “P was working really hard before he went in, so it was really imperative for us to get as much done as possible because of our time constraints.  For ‘The Life,’ we used a really different technology.  We shot most of the video on green screen and then superimposed his image on a series of photographs taken around the city using a time freezing machine. If you look at the video for ‘The Life,” you’ll see Prodigy over what looks like frozen moments in time.  In the ‘ABC’ video, we utilized a night-vision adapter technology that allows you to film high-definition images using night vision. The irony of ‘Power Is People’ video is in its art imitates life quality because the video was filmed in Queens Correctional Facility.  At times it was surreal looking through the lens and seeing P walking alone through the halls of the facility knowing that he would soon find himself in one.” 

Produced by The Alchemist and Havoc, the album is released on Voxonic Music in association with AAO/Reality.  Peter Kuys, chairman of AAO “"Prodigy is such a great dark storyteller, that the concept of allowing people the visual images for all his H.N.I.C. Pt 2 songs, was an overwhelming opportunity in this ever increasing visual world." Arie Deutsch adds, “Prodigy has left us with such an incredible album and the visuals just accentuate the music artistically.”  

While H.N.I.C. Pt. 2  (currently in-stores) enjoys high positioning on the Billboard Sales Charts:  Billboard Top 40 Album Sales Chart #36; Billboard’s Rap/Hip-Hop Sales Chart at #3 (preceded only by Mariah Carey and Ric Ross); the single for “the Life,” debuted at #1 on Billboard’s Top Single Sales Chart.  

H.N.I.C. Pt. 2 : The Video Collection reaches retail shelves and website etailers June 8th.  

PRODIGY SONG "THE LIFE" IS THE #1 SELLING SINGLE IN THE COUNTRY

FIRST TIME ENTRY AT THE TOP OF THE CHARTS FOR LEGENDARY MOBB DEEP RAPPER

For the first time ever and in the same week the long awaited solo album H.N.I.C. Pt. 2 from Prodigy was released, the first single “The Life”, reached the #1 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 Single Sales Chart.  This is a first for Prodigy, one half of the platinum-selling duo Mobb Deep, who has made several appearances as part of the duo on the Hot 100 Singles Sales Chart, but never on his own.  The single rose above Janet Jackson, High School Musical 2, Nine Inch Nails and Bizzy Bone to secure the #1 spot.

Prodigy, one half of the platinum-selling duo Mobb Deep, said, “Thanks everybody for their support and for the love!  This album is really powerful.  There’s a lot of deep songs on there that’s gonna really mean something to the world. It’s not your everyday rap album; I’m not your everyday rapper.  This album is special.”  Arie Deutsch president of Voxonic Music adds, "Prodigy’s entire album is a masterpiece and we’re excited that ‘The Life’ has broadened his reach beyond underground hip-hop heads.  The fans have spoken and this is just the beginning!" 

The new album H.N.I.C. Pt. 2 returns “P” to the more edgy real life street tales that have been Mobb Deep’s signature for nearly a decade. Produced by The Alchemist and Havoc, the album is released on Voxonic Music in association with AAO/Reality.

H.N.I.C. Pt. 2 was released on April 22, 2008 and is in stores and online everywhere. 
 

H.N.I.C. PT. 2 FROM MOBB DEEP'S PRODIGY IS OFFICIALLY RELEASED

Prodigy’s long awaited solo album H.N.I.C. Pt. 2 hits the street and retail shelves today.  The album release comes on the heels of AAO Music/Voxonic Music announcing that “The Life,” the first radio single from the album debuted at #7 on Billboard’s Hot 100 Single Sales Chart. The news of the single surprised the many guests at Prodigy’s NY press day and listening party.

That wasn’t the only surprise of the evening!  With a simple press of the button, Prodigy himself was there, well not in the flesh, but his voice boomed throughout the studios with a very personal message thanking fans and his team for their hard work. Among the statements was an explanation of the album’s title which has brewed as much controversy as the “Because I Said So,” blogs that have been running on Vibe.com and HNIC2.com.

While the mood at the press day was emotional for most of the artists attending (Twin Gambino, Cormega, Nyce Da Future, Un Pacino) and producers (Havoc, Alchemist, Sid Roams, Apex, and Steve Sola) who contributed to Prodigy’s solo project.  There was an upbeat air of festivity as if everyone attending was celebrating for Prodigy who has begun serving his sentence.  “We feel very honored and confident to be the gatekeepers of P’s career while he is absent.  The release of H.N.I.C. Pt. 2 is only the beginning,” shared Peter Kuys, chairman of AAO Music.  Repeatedly through the night they were asked when Prodigy was coming home and optimistically the answer from all was “soon!”

His extended Mobb Deep family joined throngs of media people and video outlets for a special listening session complete with interviews for his new album H.N.I.C. Pt. 2. The singles were distributed to radio people in attendance along with video shows who are all excited about the momentum that the single is receiving.  So far WWPR (New York), WUSL (Philadelphia), WZMX (Hartford), WERQ (Baltimore), WOWI (Norfolk) and XM Satellite’s RAW channel and Music Choice have all started playing “The Life.” The video for “The Life,” premiered on BET Rap City with Mobb Deep partner, Havoc and long-time producer The Alchemist, joining host Nelly to introduce the new video.  Another track from the H.N.I.C. Pt. 2 sessions “Dirty New Yorker” will be featured on the Grand Theft Auto IV game and soundtrack (to be released April 29^th) with a video for the song included on the album as a bonus.  Guest received as a parting gift, the complete H.N.I.C. Pt. 2 album, ‘Free P’ T-Shirts, and Sansa’s new FUZE player. Prodigy is the first Urban artist to be featured in the Sansa advertising campaign for SanDisk’s ShopSansa.com online retail store.

H.N.I.C. Pt. 2 returns “P” to the more edgy real life street tales that have been Mobb Deep’s signature for nearly a decade.  Produced by The Alchemist, Havoc, Sid Roams and more, the album will be released April 22, 2008 on Voxonic Music in association with AAO/Reality.

Reviews from the press have been stellar as well with quotes from the following:

Vibe Magazine - "Prodigy's topics, from government corruption to police brutality and slain comrades, are ripped from the headlines…Prodigy’s physical self may be incarcerated, but his music has never sounded freer.”

XXL Magazine - "A hard hittin’ follow-up to his solo debut.”

Source Magazine - "H.N.I.C. Pt. 2 is some of P’s best work in a while.”

Spin Magazine - "Completely gripping!”

Complex Magazine - "It’s colder than 99% of the sh*t out there, so go pick it up!”

PRODIGY SONG FEATURED ON GRAND THEFT AUTO 4 SOUNDTRACK

“Dirty New Yorker” one of the songs from the H.N.I.C. Pt. 2 sessions will be featured on the Grand Theft Auto IV game and soundtrack.  Prodigy removed the song, featuring Mobb Deep member Havoc, from the H.N.I.C. Pt. 2 album so “Dirty New Yorker” could be placed on the latest game in the Grand Theft Auto franchise.  The video for “Dirty New Yorker” has been added to H.N.I.C. Pt. 2 as a bonus feature on the album. 

Prodigy, one of hip hop’s legendary lyricists said “I am proud to be able to provide a lyrical picture which defines the grittiness and lawlessness in Liberty City, the latest city exposed in the Grand Theft Auto franchise.  My music provides a harsh reality to the surroundings the game portrays.” 

The new album H.N.I.C. Pt. 2 returns “P” to the more edgy real life street tales that have been Mobb Deep’s signature for nearly a decade. Produced by The Alchemist and Havoc, the album is released on Voxonic Music in association with AAO/Reality

H.N.I.C. Part 2 will be released on April 22, 2008.  Grand Theft Auto IV will be released on April 29, 2008.

 

PRODIGY TO SPEARHEAD URBAN TV CAMPAIGNWITH SHOPSANSA.COM, THE OFFICIAL SANSA ONLINE ETAIL STORE POWERED BY SANDISK

Campaign Will Cross Promote Prodigy’s Highly Anticipated Album H.N.I.C. Part 2

Prodigy, one half of the hip-hop’s legendary platinum selling duo, Mobb Deep, has agreed to be the first Urban artist to be featured in the Sansa advertising campaign for Sandisk’s ShopSansa.com online etail store.  The television campaign will feature the legendary hip hop artist’s latest release H.N.I.C. Part 2 and cross promote the exciting new Sansa FUZE.  The television commercials featuring Prodigy and promoting the ShopSansa.com store will be featured on MTV, BET, VH1 and many other Comcast cable networks. 

Prodigy, one of hip-hop’s most prolific lyricists said “I am excited to be working with Sansa, a  creation and ShopSansa.com. The Sansa brand is known for being a leader in digital entertainment and producing cutting edge products.  I am proud to be associated with ShopSansa.com.”  Peter Kuys, Chairman of AAO Music adds “Prodigy has a real connection to the Sansa products and to ShopSansa.com.  As an artist, providing music is a big part of his life and is Prodigy’s motivation and inspiration.”

 The new album, H.N.I.C. Part 2, returns “P” to the more edgy real life street tales that have been Mobb Deep’s signature for nearly a decade.   Alchemist and Havoc will produce a bulk of the album along with several other hot up-n-coming producers.  The album is being released by VOXONIC MUSIC & AAO Music /Reality. 

CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE PRODIGY SPOT

KY-MANI MARLEY TO APPEAR ON TWO NATIONALLY TELEVISED SHOWS NEXT WEEK

Musical artist, actor and reality TV star Ky-Mani Marley continues his press campaign for his latest album Radio.  Ky-Mani will appear on two nationally televised programs the week of March 10. 

On Monday March 10, Ky-Mani will appear on NBC/Telemundo’s show called “The Shuffle”.  The show will air at 5:00 PM (EST).  “The Shuffle” is a hip, fresh look what's going on in the world of music and mun2. Hosted by resident VJ Pico, the show is shot from the Telemundo studios in Miami.

On Thursday March 13 Fox’s Happy Hour with Cody Willard and Rebecca Gomez welcomes Ky-Mani for a one on one interview.  Fox’s “Happy Hour” is described as a new breed of news show, where a younger version of "Regis and Kelly" meets "Cheers" with the breeziness of "Entourage."  “Happy Hour” will air at 5:00 PM (EST) on Thursday, March 13.

The album also remains firmly ensconced in the Top 5 of the Billboard Top Reggae Albums chart 23 weeks after debuting at #1. Ironically, Ky-Mani has been trading chart positions with both his father and brother Stephen, further proving the strength and artistic variety within the formidable Marley family musical legacy as he comes into his own on Radio.

Marley not only boasts broad-based musical appeal but also has been making his multimedia mark as a critically-acclaimed actor in a number of independent films while debuting last fall as a TV star in his own reality series on BET J, “Living the Life of Marley.” The show, which follows Ky-Mani as he recorded Radio and now promotes the album, has been picked up for a second season by the cable channel.

UR CHICAGO FEATURES PRODIGY IN MAGAZINE

UR Chicago is the monthly magazine in Chicago for music lovers and trendsetters alike.  This month the magazine sat down with Prodigy to discuss the release of his solo album H.N.I.C. Part 2.

Prodigy's album H.N.I.C. Part 2 is scheduled to release on April 8.  This highly anticipated album features many of P's friends and is already being called the record of 2008.

CLICK HERE TO READ THE STORY

KY-MANI MARLEY JOINS REST OF THE MARLEY CLAN TO HONOR FATHER BOB MARLEY

Rising star Ky-Mani Marley will appear for the first time in Jamaica alongside the other musical members of the Marley family on Saturday, February 23 at the Africa Unite/Smile Jamaica concert in Ocho Rios, Jamaica celebrating the 63rd birthday of international music superstar Bob Marley, Ky-Mani’s father. Sharing the bill with Ky-Mani are Ziggy Marley, The Melody Makers, Stephen Marley, Damian Marley and the I-Threes and other local and international artists. Following the show in Jamaica, Ky-Mani will also play on March 1 at his hometown of Miami’s 15th Annual Caribbean Fest with his brother Stephen Marley at the Bayfront Amphitheater.

Since the release of his third album Radio last fall, Ky-Mani Marley has firmly established his own identity while taking his father’s musical legacy into greater realms, won new fans opening the Van Halen with David Lee Roth tour, and proven himself a break-out artist in radio play and sales within such multiple genres as pop/rock, reggae, hip-hop and world music. As Amazon.com raves, the album “…is definitely his best effort yet. Coming from such a musical family you would think it would difficult to stand out. But Ky-Mani rises to the top with radio friendly hits such as “One Time”, “The March”, “Royal Vibes” and “The Conversation”. Ky-Mani delivers an album full of musical talent, brilliant beats and roots reggae, yet keeps the spiritual torch burning. Ky-Mani is definitely keeping the Marley music magic alive.  This CD is a must have for every music collection.”

Radio remains firmly lodged after 21 weeks in the Top 5 of the Billboard Top Reggae Albums chart alongside albums by Ky-Mani¹s father and brother Stephen Marley, and his latest single “The March” is #11 on the Billboard Hot Singles Sales charts, thanks to enjoying airplay on a range of commercial and non-commercial radio formats, and recently reentered the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop chart.

PRODIGY SPEAKS WITH G4TV
DISCUSSES H.N.I.C. PART 2, 50 CENT & G-UNIT

Prodigy sits down with G4's program Freestyle 101.  In the interview Prodigy discusses his future, the release of his new album and wants to set an example for others. Click the link below to watch the interview.

Prodigy's album H.N.I.C. Part 2 is scheduled to release on April 8.  This highly anticipated album features many of P's friends and is already being called the record of 2008.

Click here to watch G4TV's Fresstyle 101

PRODIGY ALBUM SET FOR RELEASE ON APRIL 8th

Prodigy's highly anticipated solo project titled H.N.I.C. Part 2 will be released on April 8th.  Early reviews proclaim this album to be one of the hottest records in 2008. Prodigy has enlisted the help of The Alchemist and Havoc to help produce this groundbreaking record.

The release of H.N.I.C. Part 2 is bittersweet as Prodigy prepares to to serve a 3 1/2 year sentence which is scheduled for mid February.

Prodigy will be holding a send off concert/party on February 6th at B.B. King's in New York City.  The show will feature many special guests and Prodigy will perform selections from H.N.I.C. Part 2.

AAO MUSIC ANNOUNCES THE RELEASE OF PRODIGY'S NEW SOLO PROJECT TITLED
H.N.I.C. PART 2

Prodigy, one half of the hip-hop’s legendary platinum selling duo,  Mobb Deep, announced the release of his second solo album, H.N.I.C. Part 2,  in March 2008, to be released world-wide on Voxonic Music in partnership with AAO Music/Reality. The announcement comes at a bittersweet time as Prodigy is preparing to start serving a 3 ½ year bid which begins early January 2008.

The new album will be Prodigy’s second official solo album.  H.N.I.C. Part 2 returns “P” to the more edgy real life street tales that have been Mobb Deep’s signature for nearly a decade.   Alchemist and Havoc will produce a bulk of the album along with several other hot  up-n-coming producers. 

A unique web site has been created at www.hnic2.com through which Prodigy will be able to blog with fans using the Voxonic technology.  A world premiere of the controversial video for the first single, “ABC,” can be viewed online at www.hnic2.com along with an exclusive interview with New York HOT 97 Radio personality, Angie Martinez.  In this insightful interview Prodigy reveals his thoughts about the recent conviction and his impending sentence.  To view visit  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aR2FQ5PaAe4.

KY-MANI MARLEY MARCHES ON SINGLES CHART

Confirms 2008 Dates on Van Halen Tour with David Lee Roth

 In the week Ky- Mani Marley was confirmed to return as the special guest on the 2008 leg of the hugely successful Van Halen Reunion tour with David Lee Roth; Marley’s anthemic song "The March" broke into the Billboard Hot 100 Singles Sales Charts - debuting at an astounding #19.  “The March” the second single off his album Radio, outperformed songs by 50 Cent, Beyonce and Jay-Z to name a few.

 “The March,” is currently performed by Ky-Mani at every Van Halen show to great response.  The song puts his message out to the world and continues on 30 years later from his father's Exodus in a still troubled world.

 USA Today, reporting from the opening show on the tour reports that Marley "incurred favor with the crowd by opening his half hour set with 'Roots, Rock, Reggae' and finishing with 'No Woman, No Cry,' two songs from his late father Bob Marley's repertoire. However, he flashed his own charismatic side by enthralling the crowd with 'The March,' a hip-hop/reggae hybrid song from his new album, Radio, that juxtaposed the war in Iraq with street violence."

 “The March” is being released to mainstream radio in early 2008 as well as a video release with a powerful message.   Ky-Mani's album Radio is currently on a number of radio and Billboard music charts including the mainstream Rhythmic Radio chart at Mediabase where it entered the top 200 this week.

MSG NETWORK INTERVIEWS KY-MANI MARLEY

During his recent stop at Madison Square Garden where he sat down to talk about playing Madison Square Garden, his music and his family.

 

ALL MUSIC GUIDE GIVES MARLEY 4 1/2 STARS!

All Music Guide, one of the leading music reference guide and web site, has rated Ky-Mani Marley's release "Radio" with 4 1/2 stars.  Music critic Jo-Anne Green calls the album "A hip-hop powerhouse" and states "this album will blow your socks off." You can read the entire review below:

Six years passed since Ky-Mani Marley released his sophomore set, Many More Roads, but the Marley name's cachet in the reggae scene hadn't yet dissipated, and with the strength of his previous sets, Radio debuted at the top of the reggae chart. This is quite a feat, since Radio is not a reggae album, with its only link guesting singer Tessanne Chin hot off her hit "Hide Away." None of Marley's half-siblings appears, no veteran reggae musicians wave the black, green, and gold, and there's not even a single dancehall producer to boost Ky-Mani's Jamaican cred. There is, however, "The Hustler," which is obviously aimed at a world audience, and catchy enough to take the clubs and airwaves by storm. But that infectious roots reggae number is the exception to the record's rule of straight-up hip-hop and R&B. But because Marley is a Marley, one can tease out reggae elements, all of which would go unremarked if delivered by any other artist. Radio's atmospheres are overwhelmingly introspective, if not outright brooding, its auras shadowed, at times gloomy, with the bluesy "Breakdown" pushing toward the gothic; the inspiration could be dread roots, but not necessarily. Some of the basslines would work well in a reggae context, a few of the brass passages too, but at this point, one's really stretching. Several of the themes are a better fit, notably the heartfelt plea for Jah's mercy "I Pray" and the militant "The March," wherein Marley girds himself for life and Armageddon. Of course, deceitful women are a universal affliction, but only someone raised in the reggae world would call theirs "Jezebel." And much of the set revolves around relationships, from the slack "Slow Roll" to the fiery "So Hot," and on to such romantic numbers as "Royal Vibes," "Conversation," and "I Got You." But Marley isn't merely a loverman; he's also a "Ghetto Soldier," but one who still feels the need to establish his street cred, as he does on this powerful, part-autobiographical/part-bring-it-on number. That's the toughest of the set, though the defiant and exuberant "I'm Back" runs it a close second, as Marley announces his return with style, with his posse, rappers Young Buck  and Louie Rankin, watching his back. It's one of five combo numbers within; others feature guest rappers Maintain and Gail Gotti, and R&B star Mya. All told, Radio is an incredibly potent album, with a great flow, minimalistic in feel but thick with atmosphere, the lyrics personal, often thoughtful, and delivered with all the power and emotion Marley possesses. A hip-hop powerhouse parading as a reggae set, the album will blow your socks off, even if you were expecting a one-drop set.

KY-MANI MARLEY'S TELEVISION SERIES DEBUTS ON THE BET NETWORK

Ky-Mani Marley's highly anticipated television series debuted in its Friday night 10 pm time slot.  The series follows the accomplished artist as he records the tracks for his #1 album Radio.  The show can be seen on BET-J and several encores run during the weekend.

Marley's video of the single "One Time" can also be seen on the BET, MTV, VH1 and Music Choice networks.  On BET-J the video was placed into rotation, as well as MTV Jams, VH1 Soul and MTV Tempo.  Check your local listings for channel information.

KY-MANI MARLEY TOPS REGGAE CHART AS HE HITS THE ROAD WITH VAN HALEN

Musician, Actor and Son of Bob Marley Makes His Own Mark With New Album Radio and North American Tour Dates

Radio, the latest album by acclaimed musician and film actor Ky-mani Marley, jumped to #1 on the Billboard reggae chart in its first week of release, ironically unseating his father Bob Marley's Best Of collection that had held the top slot for a number of preceding weeks. The chart triumph coincides with the younger Marley's North American tour as the
opening act for the headline generating return to action of Van Halen with David Lee Roth, along with select club dates.
 
Marley won praise on the tour's first show from USA Today, which noted that he "incurred favor with the crowd by opening his half hour set with 'Roots, Rock, Reggae' and finishing with 'No Woman, No Cry,' two songs from his late father Bob Marley's repertoire. However, he flashed his own charismatic side by enthralling the crowd with 'The March,' a hip-hop/reggae hybrid song from his new album, Radio, that juxtaposed the war in Iraq with street violence."
 
Ky-mani Marley is the only child of musical icon Bob Marley and table tennis champion Anita Belnavis, and the second youngest of Bob Marley's 11 children. Born in Falmouth, Jamaica, he moved to Miami when he was nine years old. Ky-mani made his album debut in 1996 with Like Father Like Son, bringing his own voice and stylistic imprint to the songs of Bob Marley.
Blending the reggae and dancehall of his native Jamaica with the hip-hop of inner-city Miami where he came of age along with elements of world music, blues and rock into his own distinctive style, Ky-mani won further attention with a creatively refashioned single of Eddy Grant's hit "Electric Avenue" that he recorded in collaboration with Pras of The Fugees. A captivating Midem showcase performance in Miami stirred a buzz in the music industry and
was broadcast live by CANA (Caribbean News Agency) to 36 countries.
 
Marley's 2000 release The Journey earned him his first Top 10 album on Billboard's Top Reggae Albums chart. Many More Roads, his next album in 2001, hit #8 on the reggae chart and won Ky-mani a Grammy nomination for Best Reggae Album.
 
In addition to forging a music career, Ky-mani Marley has also proven himself an adept and charismatic actor with major roles in the feature films "Shottas" (2001), "One Love" (2002), "Haven" alongside Bill Paxton and Orlando Bloomn (2004), and the upcoming "Rude Boy." He is also the star of the reality show "Living The Life Of Marley," set to premiere on BETJ on
October 26.
 
Radio features the single "One Time" as well as the track "I'm Back" with guest Young Buck and contributions from such other guest artists as Mya and Gail Gotti. The album's key tracks also include two mixes of his antiwar anthem "The March." Ky-mani Marley is the first major artist signed to the new independent label Vox Music Group, distributed by AAO Music. He will be making select in-store appearances during his current tour.

Marley is undaunted by the challenge of opening for rock legends Van Halen on their highly anticipated tour. "I've taken the time out to mold myself as an artist who can play on any stage with anybody, anywhere," he says. "I already play on the same stage. I want to be a part of the puzzle and not an extra piece of the puzzle. I'm gonna fit right in."
 
Further information on Ky-mani Marley can be found at www.myspace.com/kymanimarley.
 
Ky-mani Marley tour dates (opening for Van Halen and headlining club shows and festival appearance):
 
Oct. 07  Toronto, ON  Air Canada Centre
Oct, 09  Bloomington, IN  Bluebird (headliner)
Oct. 10  Cleveland, OH  Quicken Loans Arena
Oct. 12  Toronto, ON  Air Canada Centre
Oct. 14  Indianapolis, IN  Conseco Field House
Oct. 16  Chicago, IL  Allstate Arena
Oct. 18  Chicago, IL  FYE in-store (26 East Randolph St. @ 2 PM)
Oct. 18  Chicago, IL  United Center
Oct. 19  Chicago, IL  Wild Hare
Oct. 20  Detroit, MI  Joe Louis Arena
Oct. 22  Auburn Hills, MI  Palace of Auburn Hills
Oct. 24  Minneapolis, MN  Target Center
Oct. 26  Kansas City, MO  Sprint Center
Oct. 27  Madison, WI  Freakfest (festival show)
Oct. 28  St. Louis, MO  Scottrade Center
Oct. 30  Boston, MA  TD Banknorth Garden
Nov. 01  Washington DC  Verizon Center
Nov. 02  Richmond, VA  Canal Club (headliner)
Nov. 03  E. Rutherford, NJ  Continental Airlines Arena
Nov. 04  New York, NY  B.B. King's Blues Club (headliner)
Nov. 06  Worcester, MA  DCU Center
Nov. 08  Uniondale, NY  Nassau Coliseum
Nov. 09  Portland, ME  The Station (headliner)
Nov. 11  Northampton, MA  Pearl Street (headliner)
Nov. 13  New York, NY  Madison Square Garden
Nov. 20  Los Angeles, CA  Staples Center
Nov. 23  Glendale, AZ  Jobing.Com Arena
Nov. 25  San Diego, CA  Cox Arena
Nov. 27  Sacramento, CA  Arco Arena
Nov. 29  Fresno, CA  Save Mart Center
Dec. 01  Portland, OR  Rose Garden
Dec. 03  Seattle, WA  Key Arena
Dec. 05  Vancouver, BC   General Motors Place
Dec. 07  Calgary, AB  Pengrowth Saddledome
Dec. 09  Edmonton, AB  Rexall Place
Dec. 14  Los Angeles, CA  Staples Center
Dec. 16  San Jose, CA  HP Pavillion
Dec. 18  Anaheim, CA  Honda Center
Dec. 20  Anaheim, CA  Honda Center
Dec. 22  Oakland, CA  Oracle Arena
Dec. 28 & 30  Las Vegas,  NV  Grand Hotel

 

AAO Musc Set To Release Live John Denver Album

The Family of John Denver are celebrating his incredible life with the release of 2 hours of rare concert recordings which have never been released to the public.  The two CD set, produced by seven time Grammy® Winner and John's friend Roger Nichols, is scheduled for release on Tuesday, 10/25/07 - by AAO Music - The home of REALITY - in conjunction with John's brother Ron Deutschendorf.

            John Denver’s 1985 tour of the Soviet Union was historic for many reasons and also paved the way for other American artists to perform in the Soviet Union.  The eleven concerts were performed at various venues throughout the country and each performance was recorded on a custom digital recorder.  The tapes, re-discovered in 2002, have been restored, remixed and mastered for this CD set by seven time Grammy® winner Roger Nichols.

            “It is always an exciting experience to take part in the production of what will be a classic album,” said Peter G. Kuys, Chairmen of AAO Music. “This record showcases John’s tremendous talent; and it is an honor for AAO Music to take part in this album.”

With over two hours of music including John’s greatest hits as well as rare versions and lesser known songs make this CD a must have for any John Denver fan.  One of the highlights on the CD is a version of “Annie’s Song” sung by Denver in Russian.  The CDs are packaged with never before seen photos and tributes from John’s mom, his brother Ron, Roger Nichols and industry veteran Mike McVay. 

Ky-Mani Marley Debuts at #1

In its first week of release Ky-Mani Marley's Radio debuted at the number 1 spot on the Billboard Top Reggae Albums Chart. In his ride to the number 1 spot, Ky-Mani had to outsell his father, the legendary Bob Marley. The musical legacy has passed on to a new generation.

Click the picture below to view the chart.

Ky-Mani Marley Enthralls the Crowd in Charlotte

Mike Snider from USA Today witnessed the first show of the Van Halen/David Lee Roth tour with Ky-Mani Marley. In today's edition of the USA Today Life section he writes:

"Ky-Mani Marley incurred favor with the crowd by opening his half hour set with Roots, Rock, Reggae and finishing with No Woman, No Cry, two songs from his late father Bob Marley's repertoire. However, he flashed his own charismatic side by enthralling the crowd with The March, a hip-hop/reggae hybrid song from his new album, Radio, that juxtaposed the war in Iraq with street violence."

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Marley's new CD Radio is available at music and entertainment retail stores nationwide.

Ky-Mani Marley's "Radio" Released

Ky-Mani Marley's latest album Radio was released on Tuesday. The album, Marley's third release is  his best yet. Following in his father's legacy, Ky-Mani Marley marches on and continues the pop reggae sound his family is known for. Ky-Mani rises to the top with radio friendly hits such as One Time, The March, Royal Vibes and The Conversation.

The comparisons to his father will be inevitable, but Ky-Mani is his own man. And rather than rest on his father's legacy Ky-Mani delivers an album full of musical talent, brilliant beats and roots reggae, yet keeps the spiritual torch burning. Ky-Mani is definitely keeping the Marley music magic alive.

Marley is supporting the album by touring the United States in the much coveted opening slot on the Van Halen/David Lee Roth Tour as well as many headline gigs.

Radio is available at music and entertainment retail stores nationwide.

Forging His Own Path Out of Reggae Roots

Ky-Mani Marley recently spoke with Jeff Hahne of Creative Loafing in Charlotte NC.  The interview is published in the 9/20 issue of Creative Loafing.

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"Radio," The Eagerly-Awaited New Studio Album Featuring Ky-Mani's Prophetic Anti-War Anthem 'The March,' Available Tuesday, September 25th

The acclaimed Jamaican reggae musician and film actor Ky-Mani Marley has been invited to fill the coveted opening support slot on the upcoming Van Halen/David Lee Roth reunion tour beginning September 27 in Charlotte, North Carolina and winding up December 22 in Oakland, California (please see tour itinerary following). Many venues on the Van Halen tour -- the group's first in more than two decades to feature original lead singer David Lee Roth -- have already sold-out, with additional shows being added along the tour route.

While on the Van Halen/David Lee Roth tour, Ky-Mani Marley will showcase songs from "Radio," the artist's first full-length studio album since 2001's Grammy-nominated "Many More Roads."  The much-anticipated "Radio" will be available Tuesday, September 25.

 Ky-Mani Marley will celebrate the release of "Radio" with his fans during a series of special in-store appearances in the following select markets:

9/25 @ 7pm
F.Y.E. - Sawgrass Mills
12801 West Sunrise Boulevard
Sunrise, FL 33323-4006
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10/2 @ 12pm
F.Y.E.
100 South Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19110-1001
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10/5 after Van Halen set
Spin Street Records
1 Mohegan Sun Blvd.
Uncasville, CT 06382
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10/18 @ 12pm
F.Y.E.
26 East Randolph Street
Chicago, IL 60601-3604
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Produced by Ky-Mani Marley, "Radio" includes the tracks "One Time," "I'm Back" featuring Young Buck, and contributions from guest artists Mya and Gail Gotti.  Among the album's key tracks are two mixes of Ky-Mani's apocalyptic and prophetic anti-war anthem of peace, "The March."

 Ky-Mani Marley is the first major artist signed to the Vox Music Group, a new independent label. "Radio" is distributed by AAO Music, the home of REALITY.

AAO Music the home of Reality is pleased to announce the signing of a long term Licensing/Marketing and Distribution agreement with New York based Vox Music Group.

Vox Music Group is a new music and production company founded by Arie Deutsch and Norman "Storm" Bell.  The group is building a stable of talented and established urban artists which will be distributed within this agreement.

"Reality is proud and excited to take our classic rock experience into a new direction, providing our platform of experience, relationships and partners to the Vox Music Group venture."

The first release under this venture will be an album by Ky-Mani Marley titled "Radio" and will be available on September 25, 2007.

About Ky-Mani Marley

The Marley surname perpetuates Jamaican royalty and represents cultural, political and social revolution. Reggae Icon and Legend Bob Marley blessed the world with his timeless and brilliant music.  Following his father's steps, Grammy nominated Ky-Mani Marley continues the "exodus" in a still troubled world with his new album "Radio."

Listen to Ky-Mani's single "March."  Click Here 

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REALITY Releasing Tribute to Great Bands

REALITY has announced the release of several "tribute" CDs.  Each album is an all star tribute album celebrating the music of the greatest rock bands in history, performed by some of the greatest names in the world of rock. The first two releases pay tribute to Whitesnake and Iron Maiden.

Snakebites - The Music of Whitesnake pays tribute to the band Whitesnake who, for over three decades delivered timeless rock and roll hits to fans worldwide.  This tribute revisits the group's biggest hits.  The CD is anchored by three former members of  Whitesnake as well as members of Black Sabbath, Bad Company, Foreigner, Rainbow, UFO among others.

The Maiden Years - The Music of Iron Maiden is a direct tribute to Maiden's essential recordings. Many tracks feature original Iron Maiden vocalist Paul Di'Anno.  This is one killer CD featuring Iron Maiden's finest from a career that has seen them sell in excess of 80 million albums worldwide. 

After 17 Weeks "Faithfully" Still in Top 15

"Faithfully" remained a Top 15 hit song staying at number 13 on mainstream AC radio. 

The song peaked at the Number 1 position, giving Jonathan Cain yet another #1 single at radio.

"Faithfully" Remains at Top 5 Hit
at Mainstream AC Radio

"Faithfully" moved to the number 5 spot on mainstream AC radio.  Now entering its 16th week at radio, the song sat at the top of the charts for two weeks and has been in the Top 10 for 11 weeks. 

Jonathan Cain's "Faithfully" Steady at Number 2

Jonathan Cain's "Faithfully" held the number 2 spot on mainstream AC radio.  Spins for the record increased by 11.  The song was added to 5 more country stations and has found its way to being played in heavy rotation in the country of Japan.

"Faithfully" Holds Number 2 Spot
On Mainstream AC Radio

"Faithfully," the duet by Jonathan Cain and Mica Roberts, slipped to the number 2 spot on mainstream AC radio.  Jonathan Cain's song "Faithfully" has reclaimed the top spot in mainstream radio.  Although the song moved to number 2, spins for the record increased by 42 and the song was added to one more station.  The song is facing stiff competition from artists such as John Mayer, Rob Thomas and Simply Red.

"Faithfully" Regains the Top Position at Radio

Jonathan Cain's song "Faithfully" has reclaimed the top spot in mainstream radio.  The song, in its 12th week was added to more stations and received an additional 51 spins.

The song is also being played on many of the top internet radio stations on Live365.com. 

"Faithfully" Stays Strong at Number 2

In its eleventh week "Faithfully" remained in the #2 spot on mainstream AC radio this week.  In fact the song was received favorably by more stations and making it the 5th most added song in the country.   Two more stations added the song and spins increased by 86.   Jonathan Cain's song "Faithfully" spins increased by 46 at mainstream AC radio this week.  

Faithfully Spins Increased - More Stations Added

Jonathan Cain's song "Faithfully" spins increased by 46 at mainstream AC radio this week.  Country radio spun the song an additional 41 times also.  The song was added to 6 more stations (AC & Country combined).  The song sits in the #2 spot on AC radio. The song has only been at radio for 10 weeks.  

FAITHFULLY IS #1 IN AMERICA 

Jonathan Cain's song "Faithfully" reached the Number 1 spot on mainstream AC radio charts today.  The song has only been at radio for 9 short weeks.  

When reached overseas on the Journey tour, Jonathan had this to say.

"It has been exciting watching the reaction the "Faithfully duet" is having at radio. This  project has been near and dear to my heart." I hope our success will continue and continue down the path of being a successful solo artist."