GRAMMY AWARD-WINNING SUPERSTAR NE-YO MOVES TO MOTOWN NE-YO APPOINTED SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT OF A&R, MOTOWN RECORDS

January 26, 2012

In the latest step to strengthen the new Motown Records, a division of Universal Music Group (UMG), acclaimed artist Ne-Yo will move from Def Jam Recordings to Motown along with his label imprint Compound Entertainment, and will also take on a creative role at Motown as the new Senior Vice President of A&R, it was announced today by Barry Weiss, Chairman & CEO of Universal Republic and Island Def Jam Motown, and Ethiopia Habtemariam, Senior Vice President, Motown Records.

Based in New York, the multi-platinum, three-time Grammy Award-winning recording artist Ne-Yo will continue to work on his eagerly awaited fifth studio album, expected for summer release as his Motown debut.  At the same time, Ne-Yo will take on A&R duties at Motown, serving as a producer and mentor to the label’s artists, as well as seeking out and signing new talent to the label.  Ne-Yo, who has a co-starring role in Red Tails, the new George Lucas WWII movie about the U.S. Army Air Corps’ Tuskegee Airmen fighter pilots, will also be seen on NBC television’s upcoming season of The Voice, as a mentor for Cee-Lo Green’s team.

“Ne-Yo is an enormously talented artist, songwriter, and producer,” said Mr. Weiss, “in fact, he’s one of the greatest songwriters of our times.  His track record of success at Def Jam will always be a benchmark.  But this move to Motown will provide new and inspiring challenges for Ne-Yo, as both an artist and a key member of the new senior management team that is taking form at the label in 2012.”

“We are honored and humbled to have Ne-Yo as a part of the Motown family, as both a recording artist and in an A&R role,” said Ms. Habtemariam, who has recently taken the reins at the historic label.  “We are committed to discovering, developing and nurturing R&B/Soul superstars here at Motown and in Ne-Yo we have both a global superstar and arguably one of the best songwriters in music. His presence on the executive team only strengthens our commitment to the very best in R&B.”

“I’m a combination of excited, honored and terrified all at once!” said Ne-Yo.  “Excited about a new beginning here at Motown, honored that I’ve been given such a prestigious title and trusted with such responsibility, TERRIFIED because I know that playing this role, in the fashion of one of my idols and career role models Mr. Smokey Robinson, these are big shoes to fill…..

but trust, I can handle it.”

Ne-Yo’s most recent album, 2010’s Libra Scale (his final album for Def Jam) was the follow-up to the RIAA platinum Year Of The Gentleman (2008), his third consecutive album to enter the Soundscan chart at #1.  In addition to containing a trio of RIAA platinum hit singles, “Closer,” “Miss Independent,” and “Mad,” Year Of The Gentleman generated five Grammy nominations in 2009 – with “Miss Independent” winning for Best R&B Song (song­writers award) and Best Male R&B Vocal Performance.  Previously, Ne-Yo established himself as a core member of the Def Jam family with Because Of You (2007), which won the Grammy Award for Best Contemporary R&B Album, and In My Own Words (2006) – both #1 debuts on the Billboard 200 and R&B Albums charts.

Nicki Minaj Sets VEVO Record, Tops ITunes Chart, & Preps For Work With Madonna

January 26, 2012

Nicki Minaj In The "Stupid Hoe" Music Video

At almost this time last week, rapper turned Pop sensation Nicki Minaj made the regretted announcement that she was going to have to delay the release of her second album.  Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded. Originally set for a Valentines Day release, Minaj made headlines on Friday for announcing that she would now be releasing her sophomore effort in April, and was debuting her album’s first music video “stupid Hoe” to tide fans over.

From then on “Stupid Hoe”’s popularity skyrocketed to the highest level possible.  The Hype Williams directed video set a Vevo record for accumulating 4.8 million views in just one day.  For those of you reading this that need context, let us simplify it for you.  That stat is incredible!

We’ve adored the creativity and skill of Miss Minaj for quite a while now, but this sample of her star power has made the entire industry do a pleasantly surprised double take. The coolest part about this amazing record, is that in world of Nicki Minaj this has become business as usual.  best part is that  because insiders know that she’s just getting warmed up.

2012 is starting off as a banner year for the “Super Bass” singer. In addition to record setting video views with “Stupid Hoe”, “Turnin Me On”,  Nicki’s collaboration with DJ/Producer David Guetta for his Nothing But The Beat album is also currently at the top of the Itunes chart as well.  If that isn’t enough to prove that she is on her way to an apex of star power, factor in that she is heavily rumored to not only appear on Modonna’s latest album, but also perform with the icon during the Super Bowl’s half time performance.

Maybe Nicki’s just pushing the album back because she’s dag-gone busy.  If you’re one of the few of us that hasn’t seen the video for “Stupid Hoe”, check it out below.   If that’s not enough, keep an eye out for David Guetta’s “Turnin’ Me On” music video that is set to premiere on January 31st.

Nicki Minaj

“Stupid Hoe”

From: Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded

Young Money/Cash Money/Universal Republic Records

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Nicki Minaj

“Super Bass”

From: Pink Friday (Special Edition)

Young Money/Cash Money Records/Universal Republic Records

David Guetta Featuring Nicki Minaj

“Turn Me On”

From Nothing But The Beat

Astralwerks/Capitol Records/EMI

BRUNO MARS TOPS GLOBAL DIGITAL DOWNLOAD CHARTS WITH THE TWO BEST-SELLING SINGLES OF 2011

January 25, 2012

Bruno Mars

Elektra recording artist Bruno Mars has added yet another accolade to his growing list of achievements by topping this year’s global IFPI chart for the best-selling digital singles of 2011. The singer/songwriter/producer takes spots No. 1 and No. 2 with consecutive singles from his 25x worldwide platinum debut album “DOO-WOPS & HOOLIGANS;” “Just the Way You Are” lands at No. 1 with 12.5 million copies sold and “Grenade” at No. 2 with 10.2 million. Additionally Mars’ third consecutive single “The Lazy Song” lands at No. 10 on the chart with 6.5 million copies sold, making him the first artist to have three tracks amongst the top 10 digital singles in one year.  Bruno’s singles took No. 1, 2 and 10 on this year’s annual chart (which was released by the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry earlier this week) and other pop heavyweights were ranked as follows: LMFAO at No. 3, Jennifer Lopez at No. 4, Adele, Lady Gaga and Pitbull all ranked at No. 5, Black Eyed Peas at No. 8 and Maroon 5 at No. 9.

Additionally, Mars is celebrating his fourth No. 1 on the Billboard CHR/Top 40 Chart with his smash single “It Will Rain” from Summit Entertainment/Chop Shop/Atlantic’s recently released “THE TWILIGHT SAGA: BREAKING DAWN – PART 1 – ORIGINAL MOTION PICTURE SOUNDTRACK.” Mars first topped this chart in 2010 as a producer and featured artist on B.o.B’s “Nothin’ On You feat. Bruno Mars.” Later that year, he spent three weeks at No. 1with “Just The Way You Are,” and his second consecutive single “Grenade” spent another five weeks atop the chart in early 2011.

In other recent news, Mars has scored a stunning six nominations for the upcoming 54th Annual Grammy Awards and will be featured as one of the evening’s highly anticipated performers. The annual extravaganza will be held on Sunday, February 12th, 2012 at Staples Center in Los Angeles and will be broadcast live on CBS from 8-11:30 pm (ET/PT).

The six nominations place Mars among the year’s most-nominated artists, a testament to his diverse talents as performer, songwriter, and producer.  His 25x-worldwide platinum debut album, “DOO-WOPS & HOOLIGANS,” was nominated as “Album of the Year” and “Best Pop Vocal Album,” while the #1 smash hit, “Grenade,” was named in both the “Record of the Year” and “Song of the Year” categories, as well as for “Best Pop Solo Performance.”  What’s more, The Smeezingtons – that is, the production team of Mars, Philip Lawrence, and Ari Levine – are among the “Producer of the Year, Non-Classical” nominees, celebrating, among other recordings, “DOO-WOPS & HOOLIGANS,” along with Mars’ featured role on Bad Meets Evil’s “Lighters (Feat. Bruno Mars)” and Lil Wayne’s “Mirror (Feat. Bruno Mars).” This marks the second consecutive year that the trio has been nominated in this category.

Bruno Mars

“Just The Way You Are”

From: Doo-Wop & Hooligans

Elektra/Atlantic Records

Bruno Mars

“Grenade”

From: Doo-Wop & Hooligans

Elektra/Atlantic Records

Wrecking Ball: New Music From Bruce Springsteen

January 25, 2012

Bruce Springsteen

Attention Classic Rock Fans, The Boss is back!  Word first broke at the end of last week that Bruce Springsteen has a new album ready to go for the Spring.  On March 6th Columbia Records will release, Wrecking Ball, the 17th studio album from the Rock Legend.  The 11 track is said to feature production by Jars of Clay producer Ron Aniello, with Springsteen and his manager Jon Landau serving as the album’s executive producers.

“Bruce has dug down as deep as he can to come up with this vision of modern life,” said his long-time manager, Landau. “The lyrics tell a story you can’t hear anywhere else and the music is his most innovative of recent years. The writing is some of the best of his career and both veteran fans and those who are new to Bruce will find much to love onWrecking Ball.”

Wrecking Ball’s first single will be called “We Take Care Of Our Own.”  fans can now hear it as part of the album’s first promotional video that wqas first uploaded to his Youtube channel last week.  Springsteen will tour with his E Steet band to help promote the new album. This will mark Bruce’s first album and tour since the death of his long time E Street Band Member and Friend, Clarence Clemons, who died this past June from stroke related complications.

Cheers to the new album Bruce.  We look forward to hearing it.   Wrecking Ball’s official track listings can be found below.

Bruce Springsteen

“We Take Care Of Our Own”

From: Wrecking Ball

Columbia Records

Wrecking Ball: Official track Listings

1. We Take Care of Our Own
2. Easy Money
3. Shackled and Drawn
4. Jack of All Trades
5. Death to My Hometown
6. This Depression
7. Wrecking Ball
8. You’ve Got It
9. Rocky Ground
10. Land of Hope and Dreams
11. We Are Alive

The All-American Rejects Release Long Awaited New Single “Beekeeper’s Daughter”! New Album On The Way

January 25, 2012

Alternative/Rock group The All-American Rejects are making a return in 2012 with a brand new album.  The group, known for such radio hits as “Gives You Hell”, “Move Along”, and “Dirty Little Secret” has not released an LP since December of 2008. (When The World Comes Down)  The new project titled Kids In The Street is set to be released March 27, 2012 from DGC/Interscope Records. The entire album was produced by Grammy-nominated producer Greg Wells, who is known for his work with Adele, Katy Perry, and OneRepublic, among many others

            The first single for the new album “Beekeeper’s Daughter” has been released to radio after it was first leaked.  It is set for release for purchase on Tuesday (1/31/12).  The song contains the same mixture of pop and rock elements that have proven so successful for the band in the past. AAR’s Tyson Ritter explains how the song actually is based on a time while Ritter was living in Los Angeles after wrapping two years of touring behind the band’s 2008 album When The World Comes Down.

“Beekeeper’s Daughter’ is a story about a guy who thinks he can get away with anything and always have a girl there waiting for him,” Ritter told Thronebuzz.com “He never backs down from that opinion. At the end of it, he’s even stronger and more snide and thinks he’s invincible no matter what. He’s an assh****, but at that point in my life, I was kind of an assh****. As we were making Kids in the Street, I went from that to being a completely humbled guy who’s looking at his reflection saying, ‘Wow, what have I done?’ It may make me not seem very likeable, but it was important that I be truthful and really open up on this album about what I’ve been through.’” 

            To go along with the new album, Kids In The Street, as well as the new single, The All-American Rejects have also recently released a list of brand new tour dates.  The dates and venues are listed on the bands website at http://www.allamericanrejects.com/events/

All American Rejects

“Beekeeper’s Daughter”

From Kids In The Street

DGC/Interscope Records

Jason Mraz’s “I Won’t Give Up” Already One Of The Massive Pop Hits Of The Year! New Album From Atlantic Records Coming On May 8th!

January 25, 2012

Jason Mraz "I Won't Give Up" Atlantic Records

“I Won’t Give Up,” the heartfelt new single from Atlantic recording artist Jason Mraz, is quickly proving the first undeniable pop smash of the New Year.  One week from its release, the song debuted in the #1 slot on Billboard’s “Digital Songs” chart, with sales surpassing 225,000.  At iTunes alone, “I Won’t Give Up” has topped the retailer’s “Top Songs” and “Top Pop Songs” charts for the past week.  Released one week ago with little fanfare, no radio play or major broadcast visibility, reaction to the song has been nothing short of phenomenal.

Debuted quietly on Mraz’s site on January 3 via a lyric video, “I Won’t Give Up” spread lightning-fast online, gathering love and praise from an array of famous names, including Ellen DeGeneres, Colbie Callait, Rob Thomas, Perez Hilton, and Lady Antebellum, all of whom have taken to their Twitter feeds to tweet about the track.  The lyric video has since surpassed 2.5 million individual views at Mraz’s official YouTube channel, www.youtube.com/watch?v=TdN5GyTl8K0.   

The song is the first #1 debut on Billboard’s “Digital Songs” chart since last August’s “She Will” by Lil’ Wayne featuring Drake.  Outside of the U.S., “I Won’t Give Up” has also topped digital retailer charts around the world.

“I Won’t Give Up” heralds the GRAMMY® Award-winning tunesmith’s eagerly awaited new album, slated for release on May 8^th.  The track will be delivered to multi-format radio outlets nationwide in late January, and Mraz will perform the song live on the February 16^th installment of “Today.”

Fans will get a chance to watch Mraz perform the song via live stream of  a special acoustic performance from the BING Bar in Park City, Utah on January 20^th at 1 PM Mountain time, sponsored by ASUS and Intel.   The acoustic set will be streamed live through his Facebook page, www.facebook.com/jasonmraz.  Jason’s performance is the culmination of his six month journey with ASUS and Intel as part of their In Search of Incredible campaign.  More information on the search, including a special global web series with Jason shot in the MojaveDesert, London, and Morocco, can be found at www.insearchofincredible.com. 

One of the modern era’s most gifted pop troubadours, Jason Mraz’s extraordinary musical journey has taken him from coffee houses to stadiums all over the world, with two GRAMMY® Awards and six nominations already to his credit.  His 2008 third album, “WE SING. WE DANCE. WE STEAL THINGS.” was an indelible global blockbuster, earning gold, platinum and multi-platinum certifications in 21 countries around the world.  The album’s lead single, “I’m Yours” was ASCAP’s 2010 “Song of the Year” and also holds the record for being the longest-running song in the history of the Billboard “Hot 100” chart.  A prolific songwriter, Mraz has been feted with a number of honors, including the Songwriters Hall of Fame’s esteemed “Hal David Starlight Award,” presented to gifted songwriters who are making a significant impact in the music industry via their original songs. 

Mraz spent much of 2011 road-testing the songs from his as-yet-untitled new album touring alongside his longtime friend, percussionist Noel “Toca” Rivera.  The worldwide trek – which included performances in North America, Africa, Europe, Asia, and Australia – saw Mraz celebrating music’s lasting power to inspire change and help others through global citizenship.  Among the journey’s many highlights were multiple sold out shows at such iconic venues as Australia’s Sydney Opera House, New York City’s Carnegie Hall, and Spreckels Theatre in Mraz’s adopted hometown of San Diego.

Long known for his many philanthropic activities, Mraz recently announced the establishment of the Jason Mraz Foundation, devoted to supporting a number of charities for which he has been a dedicated and impassioned advocate.  Mraz created the Foundation – http://jasonmraz.com/foundation/ – to sustain organizations aligned with his four pillars of service:  human equality, environment preservation, arts and education, and recovery and assistance. 

Jason Mraz

“I Won’t Give Up”

Atlantic Records

For more, please see www.jasonmraz.com and www.atlanticrecords.com.

Mike Posner “Stay Schemin” While Getting Ready For New Album

January 25, 2012

Mike Posner "Looks Like Sex" RCA Records

Pop singer Mike Posner has been gearing up to release his sophomore album  Sky High since he first released its smash first single “Looks Like Sex” back in December.  Although  Sky High is set for a February release, little other details have been made available about what else to expect from the rest of the album. What we do know is that he released a music video with a wardrobe that looks like it was inspired by Tron and a little bit of Justin Timberlake’s “My Love” for “Looks Like Sex.” The lights combined with the women have made “She Looks Like Sex” look fantastic. However, away from the fantastic video, little else has been said about his new album \

Perhaps that is why he decided to release his phenomenal acoustic cover of Rick Ross’s “Stay Schemin,”to tide fans over while he works to finish the album. He recorded the song while between things recording in a studio in Miami with his friend “Black Bear” providing back up vocals and guitar.  Posner did  provide a slight hint about who may be producing on the album when he dropped the name Pharrell while talking to Allhiphop.com.

“I was in Miami the last two weeks working with Pharrell, and after I would finish recording, I would kick it with Rozay at his crib. Rick [Ross], French [Montana], and I went to the club one night in Miami, and I saw the reaction people had to “Stay Schemin”, even though it had only been out for a day. That made me fall in love with the song, and I knew Blackbear and I could put a fresh spin on it.”

“Shout outs to Pharrell for letting me borrow his keyboard in the making of,” he continued, while laughing.

 We will keep you posted on Posner’s Sky High album details as they become availible .  For now, enjoy the videos below for “She Looks Like Sex”, the Rick Ross cover, and also a cool new video off his mixtape, The Layover, “A Perfect Mess.”

Mike Posner Featuring Black Bear

“Stay Schemin” (Acoustic Cover) (Explicit)

Mike Posner

“Looks Like Sex”

From Sky High

RCA Records

Mike Posner

“A Beautiful Mess”

From The Layover

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Rick Ross Featuring Drake & French Montana

“Stay Schemin’” (Explicit)

Justin Timberlake Featuring T.I.

“My Love”

From FutureSex/LoveSounds

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Superstar Producer Tricky Stewart Named President Of A&R At “LA” Reid’s Epic Records

January 25, 2012

Clizbeats would like to give a huge shout out to song writer/producer extraordinaire, Christopher “Trickey” Stewart. Various music sources reported last week  that the  Grammy Award-winner  has been named President of A&R for Epic Records.  In this newly created position, he will be responsible for identifying, developing and nurturing new talent for the label in conjunction with the A&R team. Stewart is based in Los Angeles and Atlanta and will report directly to Chairman/CEO Antonio”L.A. Reid.

Reid commented, “Tricky has been an extremely talented and consistent hit maker for many years. I have enormous respect for him and couldn’t imagine building Epic’s roster of talent without him.”

Stewart said, “My goal has always been to help create music with artists who will be doing this until the day they die. L.A. Reid has played an important role in key moments in my career and has been a mentor to me, so I know we share in the same vision. Being in partnership with Epic Records is an amazing vehicle for me to help artists find their voice, be creative and get great music out to the world.”

As a song writer and producer Stewart has enjoyed a career spanning over 16 years in the business that also kicked off thanks to the help of “LA” Reid as well. Stewart met Reid after producing on the 1994 RCA Records album, Treat U Right by Black Girl. Reid eventually offered him a deal to move his production company to Atlanta. In 1995, with the support of Reid, in partnership with his brother Laney Stewart, his brother Mark Stewart, and his sister-in-law Judi Stewart, Tricky established RedZone Entertainment and Triangle Sound studios in West Buckhead, Atlanta, GA.

His first single’s appearance on the charts was producing the Hip Hop single, “Who Dat” by Luke/Priority Records rapper, JT Money featuring Sole in 1999. That soon lead to his first Pop/Rhythmic crossover hit, “Case of The Ex” by R&B singer, Mya in 2000. It would not be long until Tricky hit the big time of the big time, when he co-wrote what could be considered the breakthrough record of his career, “Me Against The Music”, by Britney Spears featuring Madonna in 2003. “Me Against The Music” not only was a plus for Stewart for working with Britney, it was also the first single released that was co-written by who would become Stewart’s long time production partner, Terius Nash.  Nash and Stewart would collaborate from then on with an ‘A’ list of artists and help shape Nash as a recording artist himself in 2007 for Def Jam Records (Also ran by Antonio “LA” Reid at the time) under the name, “The-Dream.”

Stewart’s work with The-Dream on his material did not slow down their opportunity to produce for other blockbuster artists. In early 2007 Stewart and The-Dream had another breakthrough, producing and writing what many consider to be the definitive single of Rihanna’s career, “Umbrella” featuring Jay-Z. From that point on Stewart and The-Dream were the hottest production duo out, they had branded their own sound on worldwide pop culture. This gave them the opportunity to produce high profile back to back hits for Mary J. Blige, J. Holiday, Mariah Carey, Jesse McCartney, and Usher. Just as you would think the hits would stall out towards the end of the first decade of the 2000’s, Stewart finished strong, producing career making hits for Justin Bieber and Beyonce Knowles. There is absolutely no doubt why “LA” Reid wants Stewart on his team, ever since being given the opportunity, the man has continued to reinvent his sound, and have his finger on the pulse of Pop and R&B music. The coolest fact about all this is, these are all officially released hit singles on his resume, and don’t even show the countless contributions to artist’s album cuts through the years. The man knows music of all types well, he is sure to give Reid’s new Epic Records a huge boost! As mentioned in the beginning Stewart does deserve a big congratulations for scoring this cool gig, but really so does “LA” Reid for being able to get him on his team!

Key Productions/Song Writing By Tricky Stewart

JT Money Featuring Sole

“Who Dat” (Explicit)

From Pimpin’ On Wax

Priority Records

Mya

“Case Of The Ex (What’cha Gonna Do)”

From Fear Of Flying

University Music Entertainment/Interscope Records

Britney Spears Featuring Madonna

“Me Against The Music”

From In The Zone

Jive Records

Rihanna Featuring Jay-Z

“Umbrella”

From Good Girl Gone Bad

SRP/Def Jam Records/IDJMG

Mary J. Blige

“Just Fine”

From Growing Pains

Geffen/Interscope Records

J. Holiday

“Suffocate”

From Back Of My Lac

Music Line Group/Capitol Records/EMI

The-Dream

“Falsetto”

From Love Hate

Radio Killa/Def Jam Records/IDJMG

Mariah Carey

“Touch My Body”

From E=MC²

Island Records/IDJMG

Jesse McCartney

“Leavin’”

From Departure

Hollywood Records

Usher

“Moving Mountains”

From Here I Stand

LaFace/Jive Records/JLG

Beyonce Knowles

“Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)”

From I Am….Sasha Fierce

Music World Music/Columbia Records

Mariah Carey

“Obsessed”

From Memoirs of an Imperfect Ange

Island Records/IDJMG

Justin Bieber

“One Time”

From My World

RBMG/Island Records/IDJMG

Rihanna Featuring Jeezy

“Hard”

From Rated R

SRP/Def Jam Records/IDJMG

Justin Bieber Featuring Ludacris

“Baby”

From My World 2.0

RBMG/Island Records/IDJMG

Sean “Diddy” Combs To Launch Music Themed Cable Network: How His Passion For Music “Moves The Needle” On Pop Culture

January 24, 2012

Sean "Diddy" Combs

Yesterday, BroadcastingandCable.com reported exclusively  that Hip Hop Mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs has plans to add cable network owner to his list of  many titles.  Sources with knowledge of Combs’ plans have said he will launch a new music themed network known as Revolt. One source described the new media venture, “as the old days of MTV, but for more of the African American audience.”

Sources say that former MTV programming chief Andy Schuon is involved with Revolt.  Prior to Revolt, Schuon’s founded Vivendi/Universal’s, IMF, (International Music Feed), a 24 hour music network. IMF was discontinued when it was acquired by Ovation TV in 2008.

It’s too early to tell, but many suspect that cable and multimedia giant Comcast is likely to be distributing Revolt as part of its commitment to the FCC to help launch minority owned networks. This is because corporate press materials from April indicate that Comcast began soliciting proposals for “independent channels,” with the intent of launching 10 separate networks in the next eight years.  A Comcast source told Broadcasting And Cable that if Revolt does become one of these 10 new networks in development, it will be added to  ”select Comcast systems as part of the D1 digital tier,” indicating a projected launch of 10 million house holds for Revolt to initially reach.

Comcast would not officially confirm if they were involved with the new network, saying no announcements have been made regarding the “well over 100″ proposals that could potentially be one of the 10 green lit networks that are part of this media expansion effort.  The rep says that negotiations are still in progress and they hope to have an answer soon.

Although Comcast was unable to comment at this time, some version of Revolt, and/or a Diddy owned network is in discussion through out the cable industry.  Sources say that Time Warner Cable may also be interested in distributing Diddy’s new network. A rep for the cable distributor has been quoted as saying, “some discussions” regarding Revolt and Diddy has taken place, but that Time Warner did not have an official comment.

Though distribution commitments have yet to be officially confirmed, several media sources are indicating that Diddy’s Revolt will be “ready for business” by December.  Combs’ Bad Boy Entertainment had no comment on Revolt at this time.  It will be interesting to see how and if this network comes to be.

While Combs’ business ventures outside of media like Sean John Clothing Inc. and Ciroc Vodka have remained a strong prsence in the marketplace, Revolt is now an example of his aspirations to also continue to  grow within the entertainment world.  Since he was a teenager Combs has always had a strong desire to not only be a part of the music industry, but also use his knowledge of branding marketing, and over all image to push the boundries of where it could go. This is an example of what his new business partner, Interscope Records co-founder and chairman, Jimmy Iovine has called “moving the needle”  in his “Tanning Eeffect” interview with advertising executive, Steve Stout. Now after being a record executive, performer, song writer and producer, Revolt will provide Combs an opportunity to ”Move the needle” for the music industry to the ultimate level.

Diddy and his team will more than likely fuel Revolt with  a rejuvenated passion for doing music oriented projects.  That passion’s effectiveness in the market place can already be seen through the efforts of  Bad Boy Records’ the newly formed relationship with Interscope.  Since teaming up with Interscope’s Iovine, Combs has made a sincere effort to rebrand his flagship company, wth the exciting new talent of rappers Machine Gun Kelly and French Montana, as well as helping breathe new life in the career of acclaimed rapper, Red Cafe. This is all hapening  while Diddy and other movers and shakers with Interscope, are  helping reinvent the revenue stream  for the music business.  Diddy’s, “Diddy Beat” headphones hardware with Beats By Dr. Dre, and Bad Boy’s music used in commercials synergistically promoting it, is helping show that music brands are just as quantifiable as they have ever been. The culture of music and its experience is the same in many ways. The product sold is what evolving. This kind of free innovative thinking, combined with Combs’ career defining passion to break new ground shows that Revolt has potential to really be a trail blazer for music’s life and role on television.

Diddy-Dirty Money Featuring Rick Ross And Nicki Minaj

“Hello Good Morning” (Remix) (Featurinf “Diddy Beats Headphones)

Bad Boy/Interscope Records

Bad Boy Films On TV

Making The Band 4

(Season 2 Trailer)

MTV

Run’s House

Season 5 Trailer

MTV

The Voice: Season 2 Prievew Backstage Tour

January 24, 2012

Carson Daly, The voice season 2 preview

With the debut of 2012’s American Idol dominating TV’s across the country, Americans have proven that their that their appetite fore music competition  is once again insatiable.  Right on cue to take advantage of that mania, once again is The Voice.  To gear all of us up for season number two of the out of the gate hit show, NBC and host, Carson Daly have put together a back stage tour of what he describes as the biggest stage in music.  Looks like The Voice Crew are gearing up for a big season ahead.  Be on the look out for The Voice Season 2 debuting on NBC  February 5 after the Super Bowl, and check out Carson’s tour below.

The Voice

“Season 2  Prievew Backstage Tour”

NBC