(NovemNASHVILLE, TN) Texas rock band Early Pearl, are the latest addition to the impressive Global Music Group roster. But the most interesting thing about the deal? Early Pearl is now a label mate of the dude who sang "Return of the Mack." Pretty awesome. Just got an e-mail annoucing that Dallas rock band Early Pearl has signed a multi-album deal with Global Music Group, the same company that bought out Death Row's holdings. posted that Early Pearl have now signed with GMG. Bone99, Obscure, Shaf, JonnyBlaze, Outlawfatal and more. Lookout for some interviews comin up, possibly with Mark Morrison, Turk Talk, Suga Free, and Cliff Wise of GMGC, Also big ups to all the Deathrow fans/GMG fans who have added me on MSN messenger recently. briefed ya'll on everything we can mention in his last update. We called the office to get some news for ya'll and Roland kindly gave us the scoop and some inside information.
We would also like to thank Roland Turner, CEO of GMG, for taking the time out of his schedule to speak with us on the phone a few weeks ago. However, GMG-NY say that they will be making an announcement early in the new year. Word right now is, nobody from GMG and GMG-NY are allowed to speak on the deal because of legal issues. are going to do our best to bring you the latest news on the Death Row catalogue. Lets hope this means more good releases are coming, hopefully Lil Mo. Mark Morrison's single was released with no pushbacks. Whats good bloggers!? December has been a good month for GMG. It will be available on iTunes, E-Music, Amazon, and other digital outlets soon! In 2008, Fatal signed a deal with the much talked about label, Global Music Group to release his latest album - "Born Legendary" which will feature guests such as Yukmouth, Jim Jones, and more!īlocka Blocka is a hood anthem made for ghettos across the world. In 2006, Fatal rejoined Tha Outlawz and made a guest appearance on 2Pac's latest posthumous album "Pac's Life". Following 2Pac's Death, Fatal left Tha Outlawz in pursuit of bigger things which landed him a deal on Rap-A-Lot and spawned off the hit single, Everyday, which was a tribute to Yaki Kadafi and 2Pac.Īfter releasing two albums, Fatal drifted into the background of the hip hop industry for a short time working with acts such as Ja Rule, Black Child, Irv Gotti, etc. After recording various demos, Fatal Hussein was enlisted to star on 2Pac's multi-platinum album "All Eyez On Me", and to become part of 2Pac's group Tha Outlawz. Hussein Fatal started off his career in 1994 with the underground rap group - Fatal N Felony which would be his introduction into rap with fellow Outlawz member Yaki Kadafi. Fans can request the single at radio stations nationwide right now! Hussein Fatal is back with Blocka Blocka, the hot new single off his upcoming album "Born Legendary". company Global Music Group tried to buy Death Row for $25-million, but pulled out after problems arose with the financing. Lavi worked closely with the well-known Toronto-based entertainment lawyer Chris Taylor in securing the deal. Her company, WIDEawake Entertainment Group, surprised media watchers by making the winning bid for Death Row in court last week, buying the bankrupt, debt-ridden label for $18-million (U.S.) after, according to Lavi, Warner Music shied away from topping WIDEawake's offer.
West Coast to base her music and film start-up in Toronto's Liberty Village area. Dre and Snoop Dog.īut as Lara Lavi, an American singer-songwriter and media lawyer, said, she was underestimated by some in the industry when she was lured by private investors from the U.S.
Nor does a 48-year-old mother and recording artist, who likens her own music to Sheryl Crow's and Sarah McLachlan's, seem an obvious choice to oversee the back catalogues of Tupac Shakur, Dr. Lets just hope this canadian lable know what they are doin!Īs gritty as a few blocks might be, as bad as some kids may think they are, the west side of Toronto doesn't immediately register as a natural home for Death Row Records and the legacy of Los Angeles gangsta rap. Bad news is GMG wont be releasing the deathrow catalog.