WITH HIS FIRST STUDIO ALBUM IN FIVE YEARS, NOTORIOUS NEW ORLEANS RAPPER C-MURDER PREPS TO RELEASE THE HIGHLY-ANTICIPATED DISC SCREAMIN’ 4 VENGEANCE ON TRU/ASYLUM RECORDS

Corey “C-Murder” Miller, most known for being a member of the trio TRU (which included his brothers Master P and Silkk The Shocker), as well as his familial and entrepreneurial ties to the No Limit Records empire, will be releasing his first studio album in five years on July 1st on TRU/Asylum Records.  A product of the infamous Calliope Projects in New Orleans, C-Murder has dealt with a lot over the past few years however he has always managed to stay focused on his creative talents, a testament of his true strength.  Even though his voice rarely goes above a casual speaking tone, when the southern-drawled MC talks, he speaks volumes. Born and raised in a city known for both its good times and crimes, C-Murder adopted his provocative moniker seeing murders, amongst other ruthless activities.
 
Before becoming one of the most popular solo artists on the label, TRU put themselves and their record company on the national map with their 1995 album True which spurned the worldwide anthem “I’m Bout It, Bout It.” Following TRU’s groundbreaking 1997 album Tru 2 Da Game, C-Murder embarked on what would become a successful solo career.
His first album, 1998’s multi-platinum Life Or Death proved to listeners that C-Murder was able to hold his own weight using a spectrum of influences ranging from Special Ed and Ice-T to 2Pac, showing that while he had a rough exterior to use in his favor, he also had immense artistic skills working for him too. His follow-ups, 1999’s platinum-selling Bossalinie, 2000’s platinum standout, Trapped In Crime and an appearance later that year on the 504 Boys’ smash “Wobble, Wobble” would only broaden his fanbase and cement his place in Southern Rap’s hierarchy. C-Murder would go on to follow his brother Master P’s mogul-making footsteps by founding TRU Records and releasing two more albums 2001’s C-P-3.com and 2002’s Tru Dawgs-with controversy following each one.
 
In 2001 C-Murder was indicted on an attempted murder charge for a shooting incident outside of a Baton Rouge nightclub. While out on bond, C-Murder was charged with second-degree murder over a shooting outside of another Louisiana nightclub. Facing two life-altering allegations simultaneously, C- Murder’s recording career came to a screeching halt.
 
Sentenced to life for the latter charge, C-Murder decided to change his name to C-Miller.  He went on to sign with Koch Records to put out some of his previously unreleased material but opted to go back to his original name by the time 2005’s Truest Shit I Ever Said hit shelves.
 
“C-Murder is in my heart, I always knew in the back of my head what it was,” says the  lyricist about his decision. “It’s never crossed my mind to change. Anyone who knows me knows I am who I am. I’ve been through a lot but I got heart with it too. To let the system take me down, I’ll be a failure.”
 
Literally TRU to his word, the system did not take C-Murder down.  He wasted no time releasing his 2005 album in the form of The Tru Story: Continued with all new songs and offered fans an even bigger glimmer of hope and change with a guest appearance on Ludacris’ Release Therapy album on the song “Do Your Time” when he rapped alongside fellow ex-con emcees Beanie Sigel and Pimp C.  Having only served a couple years of his life sentence, C-Murder’s second-degree murder conviction was overturned in favor of a retrial.  
 
Now, with that chapter of his life and even a novel, Death Around the Corner, behind him, C-Murder is looking forward to adding more pages to his storied career. The first entry is his TRU/Asylum Records debut Screamin’ 4 Vengeance.
 
“This album is going to be very personal,” insists C-Murder. “Its gonna be an open book on my trials and tribulations. Current events, things I’ve been going through, letting the world get it raw.”
 
He pauses to warn, “Everything ain’t gutter about the album though, because at the end of the day its got a message. It ain’t about go bang this and that, it’s just a raw album about life and what’s going on out here. At the end of the day, the end of the beat, you get the message that the streets ain’t what’s really popping.”
 
Backed by a new team and a new attitude, Screamin’ 4 Vengeance is some of C-Murder’s best work to date. As a No Limit Soldier the rapper often had to crank out music at an assembly line rate. But now that he’s calling his own shots and setting his own schedule, C-Murder is putting out a high-quality product of 5-star General caliber.
 
“My lyrical content and subject matter on a another level,” says the lyrical poet in between mention of his new in-house production team, Deadly Soundz. “You can hear my confidence now, I can flow on any track now. Earlier in my career, it was easy to do two or three songs a day because I was saying the same things. But this time around its more universal, everything ain’t gonna be the same. I had time to really work on this album and perfect it.”
 
The perfection can be heard in the diversity of songs on Screamin’ For Vengeance. Tracks like “My Set” produced by Baton Rouge underground legend C-Loc will remind hardcore C-Murder fans of what made them make each of his first three albums platinum. “Be Fresh” shows C-Murder in rare form actually appreciating the good things in life after a hard day’s work.  “Mihita” reunites him with former label mate Mia X while “Gangstafied Lyrics” has C-Murder giving a sermon on street life.
 
“I’m just trying to bring that 100% street element back to music,” says C-Murder. “You’re not gonna hear me talking about driving this whip with 22s or anything like that. You’re gonna hear real situations. This is my first studio album in a minute so I have to give it my all.”

Largest independent luxury automobile dealership to open New York showroom

Dancy Auto Group and Power Motorcars today announced their merger to create Dancy-Power Automotive Group (www.dpautomotivegroup.com), forming one of the largest independent luxury automobile dealerships  in the United States.  Dancy-Power Automotive Group offers access to every major automotive manufacturer in the world, allowing its customers to purchase a car without the need to visit a dealership or car salesman.  Dancy-Power Automotive Group has a diverse clientele which includes business executives, athletes and entertainers.  Alicia Keys, Sean Combs, 50 Cent, Bill Murray, Christie Brinkly and Floyd Mayweather are just a few celebrities to utilize their services.  The Long Island based company will open a 12,000 sq. ft. showroom in Harlem, where it will display some of the world’s finest & exclusive vehicles such as Maybach, Lamborghini and Ferrari amongst many others. 

 

Macky Dancy, Tyrone Hill and Rick Caplan, former respective owners of Dancy Auto Group and Power Motor Cars, have a combined 40 years of automotive industry experience. Dancy-Power Automotive Group specializes in offering their consumers a unique experience catered to customer service.  Upon requesting a specific vehicle, Dancy-Power Automotive Group is able to locate any vehicle to the exact specifications of its client. 

 

Dancy-Power Automotive Group Services Include:

 

Sales and leasing of any new/used car
Full pick up and delivery services (domestic and international)
Special financing and leasing arrangements
Full concierge services
Full service customization (audio, wheels, etc.)
 

“Dancy-Power Automotive Group was created to offer the finest luxury car experience in the automotive industry,” said Macky Dancy, President of Dancy-Power Automotive Group.  “Merging our business allows us to dominate the luxury car industry by forming the perfect complement of access and customer service to our clientele and eliminating the hassle of searching for a new car.” 

 

This summer, Dancy-Power Automotive Group will unveil their showroom on 129th Street and Lenox Ave.  The showroom will serve as a one-stop shop for customers to buy a car, explore great financing options, add some customization, get the car detailed and serviced,  as well as preview the top cars offered on the market.  

                                   

About Dancy-Power Automotive Group

Dancy-Power Automotive Group (www.dpautomotivegroup.com) is a full service luxury automobile dealership that caters to customers across the country including business executives, entertainers and athletes.  Based out of Long Island, the company specializes in locating luxury and exotic vehicles for its clientele to eliminate the hassle typically associated with purchasing a vehicle such as negotiating price and locating a vehicle specific to your needs.  The company is spearheaded by Macky Dancy, Tyrone Hill and Rick Caplan, three automotive industry executives with more than 40 years of combined automotive experience. 

 

Khia, Singer of “My Neck, My Back” and Star of VH1’s Miss Rap Supreme, To Release Nasti Muzik

New album features Khia’s scandalous subject matter and Southern strip club sound

(May 22, 2008 – Brooklyn, NY) Khia, aka Thug Misses, is set to drop her latest album Nasti Muzik. Known for her infamous 2002 smash club hit single, “My Neck, My Back,” and her recent appearance on VH1’s Miss Rap Supreme, Khia has returned to bring her sexually-driven lyrical prowess and southern charisma to her latest album. Nasti Muzik will be released August 19, 2008 on Fat Cat Records and Tommy Boy Distribution.   Featuring Khia’s straightforward attitude and no holds barred lyrical content, her latest effort is chock full of nasty tidbits, gritty raw beats, and Khia’s knack for outrageous storytelling. On “Be Your Lady” Khia’s rhymes about her latest male conquest leave nothing to the imagination: “We f#ck in the car / We f#ck in the house / I’ll fix you breakfast butt naked while you eatin’ me out.” The scandalous lyrics are dropped over a derrty Southern beat with a head-nodding club flow. The second single, “What They Do” featuring Gucci Mane, is steeped in synth keyboards and hand claps that act as a background for Khia and Gucci’s wild stories about nights in Atlanta’s strip clubs. Khia rhymes, “Drop low to your knees / Boy whistle on it / Then put that wood on it / Come in like you paid for it.” The album also features a series of skits, both musical and comedic, that confront Khia’s haters and are sure to spark new rivalries. On each track Khia commands the listener’s attention by being what she knows best; herself. Khia makes no attempt to fit into the mainstream mold or tone down her image to placate music execs or concerned parents. Instead, Khia is intent on an explicit musical revolution that is equal parts shocking and hilarious, all in the name of entertainment.   Born in Philadelphia and raised in Tampa, Florida, Khia now resides in Atlanta. Khia has been writing and singing rap, R&B and gospel her whole life. Her first brush with the hip-hop club scene began when she bartended at the trend setting club XS in Tampa. The bar was home to Wild 98.7 and served as the venue for the hottest local DJ and club shows. When Khia’s mother passed away in 2000 from kidney failure, Khia used her grief as a catalyst to kick her music career into action. In 2002 Khia wrote, produced, and released her debut album Thug Misses. Distributed by Artemis Records, but with no major label contract deal, Khia found success on her own terms despite not having “Top 40″ radio play or PR team to gain exposure for her album. The now infamous single, “My Neck, My Back,” has sold 100,000 units to date and has been featured on numerous television shows and feature films. In 2005, she released her sophomore album Gangstress, which featured the single “Snatch the Cat Back.” Khia has also been featured on the Janet Jackson’s “So Excited” and Trick Daddy’s “Jodd.” Most recently Khia was featured on VH1’s Miss Rap Supreme and had an ongoing column with Allhiphop.com. Nasti Muzik was produced by Khia, Marlon “Big Cat” Rowe and Melvin “Birdman” Breeden. The album will be released on August 19, 2008.   ### Streams:   “Be Your Lady” Sing-along Lyrics video: http://youtube.com/watch?v=Qb_huS91BbM   Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/khia   Label site: http://www.tommyboy.com/