D-BLOCK/BAD BOY ENTERTAINMENT PRESENTS TOMMY STARS
D-Block/Bad Boy Entertainment is pleased to announce the release of rapper/singer/songwriter Tommy Stars highly anticipated debut street album “Purple Rain.” The project is scheduled to be released on May 18, 2010. With a combination of skills that most artist’s lack; Purple Rain will definitely showcase his stunning rap skills, prolific songwriting ability, and incredible versatility. The 1st single from the release “Here Kitty Kitty” featuring Trey Songz, has been serviced to urban radio and mix shows nationally. Purple Rain will be released to various hip-hop sites and myspace/facebook fan pages. The album will also be digitally distributed through iTunes and rhapsody in the coming weeks.
Tommy commented on the title of the release by noting that it takes its title from Purple Rain maker Prince. “I choose the title “Purple Rain” because I want to bring something new to the industry like Prince did during his era; I want to be that new and refreshing voice for hip-hop/r&b,” he says. “Prince has influenced me and a lot of other artist in the game. Just looking at his career path gives me that inspiration and motivation to be innovative and push the envelope with my music”
The Philadelphia native has collaborated with some hip-hop’s leading artist for the project from Lil Wayne, Drake, Trey Songz, Birdman, Jacki-O, and D-Block (Sheek Louch, Jadakiss, and Styles P). “I’ve been cool with D-Block for awhile; I was featured on like 4 songs on their “No Security” album they like family to me.” When asked about his “Slow It Down “collaboration with Drake he replied “it’s a blessing to be able to work with another artist that you admire and that you musically connect with, it feels good to be able to bring fans together and let them enjoy good music”
When asked about why people call him Captain Hook, Tommy responds by saying that he was given that name by other artist that he has worked with. He has written hooks for artist such as Red Café, Max B, J-Kwon, Jibbs, D-Block, Jacki-O and some others.
“I’ve always had a knack for writing hooks and songs. Other artist would hear my work and ask me to write hooks for them,” he explains. “A lot of artists don’t like writing hooks it’s kind of difficult because you definitely want the hook to be catchy and get the fans attention and make them want to sing along [laughs Tommy]
Purple Rain is a great hip-hop/r&b album that finds Tommy Stars doing what he does best, entertaining the masses and bringing a few talented friends along for your listening pleasure. He is currently working on his next release titled “Graffiti Bridge” which will also be distributed through D-Block/Bad Boy. He will also be releasing a special edition remix version of “Here Kitty Kitty” featuring Miami rapper Jacki-O. Fans can also check out his single “Everywhere I Be” featuring Young Money artist Lil Wayne and Birdman.
