The D-BOYZ Finalize Label Deal With 404 Music, Inc.
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ATLANTA, GA, Mar 31 (MARKET WIRE) --
404 Music, Inc. proudly announces that it has signed a joint venture label
deal with D-BOYZ Entertainment to release the first album from former Cash
Money recording artists, Stone and Lac. Collectively known as the D-BOYZ,
their upcoming album "Life of a D-BOY" is an unprecedented effort that
features eleven former Cash Money artists including Mannie Fresh, Juvenile, BG,
TQ, Jazze Pha, Strings, Kango, Wacko, Skip, Chain, and Ms. Tee. Rap superstar
Lil' Wayne also makes an appearance on the hit single, "It's Your Money,"
which is currently number six on the charts at www.soundcheckny.com. The album
is scheduled for release at the end of April 2008.
As an original member of The Hot Boys, Lac co-wrote some of Cash Money's
early
hits, including the smash single, "#1 Stunna." Stone's musical resume also
boasts collaborations with multi-platinum acts like The Hot Boys, Big Tymers,
Juvenile, T.I., and Mac-10. He also co-wrote the hit single, "Still Fly"
with Mannie Fresh.
Straight from the gritty melting pot of New Orleans, the D-BOYZ music is
full of stories depicting the lifestyle of the street hustler and the dire
consequences that often accompany it.
With the formation of their record label, D-BOYZ Entertainment, Stone and
Lac
are now poised to unleash their raw and uncompromising tales of urban struggle
on the world of hip-hop.
In describing the album, Stone says, "Even though all our music talks
aboutthe struggles in the street, we want to show that you can still make it in
life and do something positive."
"It is a thrill and a privilege to be part of what is long overdue for Stone
and Lac. The D-BOYZ are coming out with a real record from top to bottom,"
states Nina K. Easton, President and CEO of 404 Music, Inc.
Easton is a highly respected industry executive and co-founder of Ichiban
Records. Highlighted as "one of the fastest growing small companies in
theU.S." in Entrepreneur Magazine, Ichiban's roster included Gold and
Platinumselling acts like Vanilla Ice, MC Breed, Curtis Mayfield, 95 South, and
many
others.
Established in 1998 and based out of Atlanta, 404 Music had success with
releases from Popa Wu from the Wu-Tang Clan (produced by Rza) and Young Jeezy's
first album. Due to the shift in the industry, 404 Music suspended operations,
and
Easton focused on running MDI Distribution, which is celebrating its
twenty-fifth anniversary. With the influx of new technology creating ideal
conditions for the re-emergence of 404 Music, Easton resurrected the label in
October of 2007.
MDI Distribution will be handling national and international distribution
for the
upcoming album, "Life of a D-BOY." MDI Distribution distributes music to
retailers
and provides music placement in movies, television, commercials, video games, as
well
as all online channels.
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Contact:
Christopher Dixon
Tel: (404) 347-9409
Cell: (404) 514-8716
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