XM DJ Furious Styles hits another home run

DJ Furious Styles does it again XM DJ gives producers their time to shine with new mixtape

There are very few people in the Hip-Hop industry today that work as hard for the unsigned artist as the XM DJ Furious Styles. His show on XM Radio has rapidly become the station to break new talent. Shine showcases artists from all across the world, many of whom have gone on to receive major label attention. Having already worked with the aspiring lyricists, Styles chose to link with www.PMPWorldwide.com to take his mixtape credibility to a new dimension. The Official PMP Mixtape which features beats from up and coming producers is hosted by Hi-Tek, Red Spyda, 88 Keys and Vinni Idol. The project masterminded by Furious Styles is the first of its kind, a unique platform for the aspiring production minds within the industry. The tape not only showcases the talents of individuals who may become the next generation of super producers, it also offers words of wisdom from those that have already carved a name for themselves by creating a musical backdrop for some of the worlds most talented lyricists.  Advice such as “Don’t sign anything when you’re introduced to the industry; the best thing you can do is have the proper management and the most important, a good attorney”. - Hi Tek and “The key to beats is to master your equipment, know it in and out and get feedback from everywhere and be honest with yourself” – 88 Keys is interwoven throughout this musical journey. Statements and guidance such as this show the encouragement and non egotistical approach that encompasses the world in which producers reside. Commended by his peers and hosts “I feel what you are doing for producers on the come up its a good look”-Red Spyda, Furious hopes to aid and educate the hundreds of thousands of producers looking for their first break. Aligning with www.PMPWorldwide.com, the go to place for producers wanting to promote and sell their beats and for individuals who want to purchase quality craftsmanship, has combined the reach of both Furious Styles and that of the ingenious production marketplace. “I teamed up with PMP because they are a one of a kind website that gives up and coming producers the chance to get beats placed on major label releases,” DJ Furious Styles explained.  “There was a void in the instrumental Mixtape market so I thought let me deal with PMP since it is the wave of the future and the premier producer website constantly pushing the limits of creativity.” The Official PMP Mixtape is available for free download by clicking on the following link. http://www.sendspace.com/file/ylbphb

1) PMPWORLDWIDE.COM Intro -Produced by Breezproductions 2) Violent Orch- Produced by MDOT 3) Jungle Instrumental- Produced  Lab Ox 4) My Sustain (Hi Tek and Red Spyda Speaks)- Produced  by Nfinit 5) Countdown- Produced by DJ RAD 6) Samp Banger- Produced by The Kickdrums 7) Holiday Million- Who U Wit Productions Majik Nucca (Hi-Tek Speaks) – Produced by Majik 9) Yesterdayz- Aeon 10) Get Down- Produced by Doc Jay 11) Crazy- Produced by Bonkers 12) Godson- Produced by Qwan 13) What They Say- Produced by Kross 14) Give it to ‘em- Produced By Los 15) The Distance (88 Keys Speaks)- Produced By Aeon 16) Crack City- Produced by DJ Nice 17) Make It Out- Produced by Vibesmen 18) The Contractors- Produced by Platinum Sounds Productions 19) A Mans World- Produced by Natural Born Hustlaz 20) I’m Reloaded (Hi-Tek Speaks on Dr. Dre’s Detox Album)- Produced by Soundsmith Productions 21) Vinni Idol speaks about Placements- Produced by Vinni Idol 22) Watts Riot- Produced by Cyrus The Great 23) Exclusive- Produced by Stay Gettin’ Productions 24) No Love In Da Streets- Produced by Cavie 25) Oh Baby- Produced by Cook N Soul 26) Outta Here- Produced by Doug Lazy 27) Day Dreameraz- Produced by DJ Xclusive 28) Down N Out (DJ Furious Styles Outro)- Produced by DOC Jay

FLO RIDA DELIVERS “MAIL ON SUNDAY”

There’s less than one week to go until the release of one of the most eagerly awaited releases of the year:  “MAIL ON SUNDAY,” the debut album from Poe Boy/Atlantic recording artist Flo Rida.  The collection is set to drop in stores and online next Tuesday, March 18th as Flo Rida continues to make chart history with his game-changing #1 smash single, “Low (Feat. T-Pain).”  “Low,” which has just been certified triple-platinum by the RIAA, now ranks as the #1 best-selling digital single of all time, with over 3.2 million sold.

“MAIL ON SUNDAY” sees Flo Rida teaming with some of today’s top hit makers, including Timbaland, will.I.am, The Runners, J.R. Rotem, and Atlanta’s DJ Montay, who produced “Low.”  He has also recruited a who’s who of A-list collaborators, among them Atlantic Records labelmate Trey Songz (on “Freaky Deaky”), Lil Wayne (who appears on the album opener, “American Superstar”), Yung Joc (featured on the raucous party anthem “Don’t Know How To Act”), and Timbaland, who shows up on the album’s second single, “Elevator.”  Executive Producers of “MAIL ON SUNDAY” are E-Class and Mike Caren.  [track listing attached]

The Carol City, FL native will celebrate the release of “MAIL ON SUNDAY” with appearances next week on BET’s 106 & Park and MTV’s TRL.  He is also slated for a return appearance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show when her show hits Orlando the first week of April.  This follows Flo’s recent February performances on both Ellen and The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. 

Meanwhile, “Low” continues to break new records with each passing week.  The track has reached the #1 spot on a spectacular array of charts, earning accolades across radio, video, digital, and online outlets.  The song is also featured on the Atlantic album, “STEP UP 2 THE STREETS – ORIGINAL MOTION PICTURE SOUNDTRACK,” the musical companion to the Touchstone Pictures dance film.

“These are the moments that we live for – when all the stars are aligned and a hit turns into a full-blown phenomenon,” said Atlantic Chairman/CEO Craig Kallman.  “’Low’ grew organically and exponentially, striking a huge nerve with fans and taking on a life of its own.  Flo Rida stands out because he has a truly original style and a hugely charismatic presence.  He has an incredible sense of melody, with the rare gift of being able to deliver monstrously catchy hooks while at the same time being rooted in the streets.  The great news is that ‘Low’ is only the beginning.  An amazing roster of producers has checked in to contribute to ‘MAIL ON SUNDAY,’ and he has a string of terrific records in the pipeline.  Flo Rida is going to be delivering the goods for a very long time to come.”

Among Flo Rida’s numerous achievements, “Low” held the #1 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 for ten weeks, and has been #1 on Billboard’s Pop 100 chart for 12 weeks and still counting.  “Low” was also #1 on Billboard’s Hot Rap Tracks chart for 11 weeks, marking the longest-running #1 since 2004 and the seventh longest-running #1 in the chart’s history.

Flo Rida made hip-hop history when “Low” became the first-ever debut single from a rap artist to top the CHR/Top 40 radio chart, where it is now in its sixth week at #1, and only the fourth rap artist to hit #1 since 2005.  “Low” was ranked #1 at Rhythmic radio nationwide for nine weeks. 

“Low” held the #1 spot on Billboard’s Hot Digital Songs chart for 13 consecutive weeks, and was #1 on iTunes for 14 weeks in a row.  The track broke the single-week digital sales record the week after Christmas when sales exceeded 470,000 downloads (besting the previous record-holder, Fergie’s “Fergalicious,” by some 176,000 downloads).  Flo Rida also became the first-ever debut artist to have two top ten digital singles prior to an album release, when “Elevator (Feat. Timbaland)” entered the top ten only three weeks after its release. 

“Low” has also been certified as a platinum ringtone by the RIAA, with nearly 1.5 million in sales to date.  The track recently broke the record for the most consecutive weeks as the #1 ringtone in the country, with 13 weeks in the top spot on the Nielsen RingScan chart.

On the video front, “Low” has been the #1 video on both BET and MTV, while also topping the charts at BET’s 106 & Park and MTV’s TRL.  It has also been the #1 clip on MTV.com and has ranked at #1 on AOL Music for four weeks and counting.  As part of MTV’s Discover & Download program, Flo Rida is now featured on the shades at the network’s Times Square studio.  In addition, he will be the spotlight artist of MTV’s coveted 52/52 promotional campaign during the album’s street week.  Flo Rida is slated to perform as part of MTV’s Spring Break programming on April 7th as well as BET’s upcoming Spring Bling.

Flo Rida is the #3-ranked artist on MySpace, while “Low” has been played over eight million times on YouTube. 

Meanwhile, “Elevator (Feat. Timbaland)” is quickly following in the footsteps of “Low,” having already bulleted into the top 30 at Rhythmic radio and the top 40 at Urban radio.

“I approach music from a universal level and not just a neighborhood feel,” says Flo Rida of his category-busting appeal.  “I always try and come from the left field, but still stay somewhere where everyone can relate.”

For more information about Flo Rida, visit www.officialflo.com, www.myspace.com/officialflo, www.youtube.com/officialflo, and http://florida.imeem.com.