Ted Lucas Slip N Slide Records launching Pop and Rock Divisions – New Albums by Rick Ross, Plies and more!

Slip-N-Slide Records, the #1 independent label in South Florida and one of the most influential record labels in the country, is expanding its music roster and divisions to include Pop, R&B and Rock. To coincide with the launch of these divisions Ted Lucas and Slip-N-Slide Records have been holding casting calls throughout the country through their “The Next Big Super Star” talent showcase events which is set to air as a TV special in the future.

 

Slip-N-Slide Records has had an incredible year with the release of two #1 albums by Hip Hop Superstars Trina (Still Da Baddest; April 1, 2008) and Rick Ross (Trilla; March 11, 2008). Trina’s fourth album “Still Da Baddest” includes the smash hit single “I Got a Thang for Ya” featuring Keyshia Cole. Rick Ross’ sophomore album “Trilla” has been certified Gold and includes the hit single “Here I Am” featuring Nelly and Avery Storm. The single is currently #10 on the Billboard Hip Hop/R&B Charts. Plies’ sophomore  album (Definition of Real; June 10, 2008) debuted at #2 on the charts selling over 200,000 copies in its first week.  “Definition of Real” has been certified gold. The second single “Bust It Baby Part 2 featuring Ne-Yo” is currently #8 on the Billboard Hip Hop/R&B Charts.

 

 New releases slated for Slip-N-Slide Records include: 

Plies: “The Realest” – December 2008

Rick Ross: “Deeper Than Rap” – December 2008

Slip-N-Slide Greatest Hits Compilation – First Quarter 2009

Qwote: “Qwote Un Qwote” – February 2009

Trina – 2009

Camar – Summer 2009

Shonie- Summer 2009

 

New pop artist Qwote has made his mark already in the UK with chart topping single “I Don’t Wanna Fight” featuring Trina with remixes featuring Shaggy and Pitbull. The single has been doing well in the US and in the UK. Qwote’s highly anticipated debut album “Qwote Un Qwote” is set for a February 2009 release.  In addition to Qwote, Slip –N-Slide Records has signed new R&B Reggae artist Camar whose current single “She Loves the Flava” is heating up the music scene. Camar’s debut album will be released in Summer 2009.

 

Says Ted Lucas, CEO of Slip-N-Slide Records: “The future of Slip-N-Slide Records is to expand and grow further within the Pop, R&B and Rock genres and discover new talent while still maintaining our relevance in the Hip-Hop world. We will continue to spread our wings by forming sub-labels under Slip-N-Slide Records and offer support to artists who would like to start their own record labels.”

About Ted Lucas and Slip-N-Slide Records 

Born and raised in Miami Florida, Ted “Touche” Lucas is a true example of all that represents Miami.  A member of ASCAP, BMI, and The Recording Academy, Ted Lucas and Slip-N-Slide Records has completed some very remarkable accolades.  In 2001 Vibe Magazine recognized him as a “Major Player in the Game” and he has been noted as a Member of The Source Magazines Top Power 30 in previous years. Since the inception of Slip-N-Slide Records in 1993 Slip-N-Slide Records has sold over 15 million records and counting.  Lucas has been a pioneer in the development of Hip-Hop music and extremely influential in the music industry since the early 90’s.

From inking a Multi- Million dollar Record Deal with Def Jam in 2006 to branding the Slip-N-Slide Records condom entitled “Don’t Slip and Forget to Slide” in 1998, Ted Lucas is definitely safe to be crowned as one of the ultimate businessman of the century. Ted Lucas has personally been involved in various aspects of the music business from scouting new talent to image consultation, and the branding process of his artists. Slip N Slide Records has  also been spotlighted numerous times including The Source magazine recognizing the label as the #1 Independent record Label in the State of Florida and  “Top Record Label” at the Miami Awards,  the New Times magazine also name the label as #1 Independent record label in South Florida.

 

ABOUT THE NEXT BIG STAR 

Music Industry mogul and CEO of Slip N Slide Records, Ted Lucas is currently teaming up with Island Def Jam Records and Atlantic Records,  setting out new territory by taking over 10 selected cities in the United States to find his Next Big Superstar.  (Jacksonville, Tallahassee, Tampa, Orlando, W. Palm Beach, Gainesville, Miami, Detroit, Chicago, Detroit, St. Louis, Atlanta, Dallas, Houston, and Charleston). This talent showcase will allow performers from all over to showcase their musical talent to one of the biggest CEO’s in the south that brought you Trick Daddy, Trina, Rick Ross and Plies. All 10 finalists from each major city will get a chance to land a record deal with Slip N Slide Records.  Dates can be found on the company website: www.slipnsliderecords.net .

For more information on Ted Lucas and Slip-N-Slide Records please visit  www.slipnsliderecords.net

Freck Billionaire drops Street Album Narrated By Fabolous and DJ On Point

Admist all of the rumors / speculation regarding the details of his arrests, his group, solo, and label situations with the majors, Freck is back at it with his second Street Album / Mixtape release, since 2006’s “A Fistful Of Dollars” with DJ Clue. With Fabolous and DJ On Point supplying the back drop, this 18 song heater is long over due. This time around Freck gets an assist or two from fellow Street Family members Fabolous, Paul Cain, Red Cafe and introduces his first CBL recording artist Ricky Jewelz.

Adding A&R to his repertoire Freck goes in on bangers from mostly new comers including his in-house CBL production team consisting of Young Thrilla, Phenomenal Beats, and Ricky Jewelz. Business partner and long time manager Omar “Animal Steele” Barnes had this to say “This album is going to kill all the gimmicks, publicity stunts, stories, and shit talking. Can you rap or not? Everyone forgot about making good music.” Freck adds in “Being able to do this group album with the # machine in the game is a blessing. With my solo and label deal in the final stages of negotiations, 2009 is looking brighter than ever.”

LOUD.COM w/ COOL & DRE – 2ND ANNUAL $100,000 ONLINE RAP BATTLE BLASTS OFF. ADDS $15,000 PRODUCER CHALLENGE

LOUD.com, a top-rated growing online resource for aspiring recording artists and producers, has successfully launched its second $100,000 Online Rap Battle and Producer Challenge. Scores of users have already visited LOUD.com and registered to compete to win the mammoth cash prize and recording contract with SRC/ Universal Motown. Over 2,000 entries have already been cast for the contest’s first round.

The current competition not only grants registered users the chance to upload their original compositions as entries for the chance to win the big prize, but also allows multiple users to work collaboratively to enter. The main contest tool is LOUD.com’s patented Online Recording Studio. This virtual studio houses brand new tracks from some of hip-hop’s biggest producers (including Sha Money XL, DJ Green Lantern, Havoc of Mobb Deep, DJ Khaled and Cool and Dre). With just a few clicks registered users can begin laying their vocals over these beats and then entering the finished songs in the competition without any additional hardware.

In addition to the hugely popular $100,00 Online Rap Battle, LOUD.com has also launched their Producer Challenge. This 20 week long contest gives aspiring music producers the opportunity to add their original beats to the LOUD Online Recording Studio. Once registered and uploaded, the beats immediately become available to contestants in the $100,000 Online Rap Battle. Furthermore, the winning producer will take home $15,000 as well as a production deal through SRC/Universal Motown. The current round is being judged by multi-platinum producers Cool and Dre (Ja Rule, The Game, Fat Joe).

Unlike many other much hyped online hip-hop contests, LOUD.com is truly recruiting talent for major label stardom. The grand prize winner of LOUD.com’s last Online Rap Battle, Tha Crow, is readying the release of his official mixtape hosted by DJ Warrior and is currently working on his debut album to be released on SRC/Universal Motown.

At the end of the 20-week long contest, one winner will be chosen from the Producer Challenge, along with 10 finalists from the Online Rap Battle and be given a set of challenges. The resulting competition will be chronicled in The Finalists: Season 2, a webisode series via LOUD.com and ultimately produce the winner of the Online Rap Battle.

“We are working to present all creative instruments for our community on LOUD.com to make them future multi-faceted stars within the music industry,” explains industry veteran Steve Rifkind, CEO of LOUD.com. “By providing an improved platform to our users, we hope to make the talent pool even better this time around, and find the next hot aspiring MC and producer we can absorb into the SRC Records / LOUD.com family.”

About LOUD.COM

LOUD.COM was founded by SRC Records CEO Steve Rifkind and entrepreneur Joe Safina. The website is the online home of the Online Rap Battle and the Producer Challenge. The competition is open to all registered users of LOUD.com and offers the opportunity to download professional beats from hip-hop’s hottest producers for just .99 cents, use a unique online recording tool to craft their songs and have them judged by celebrity producers. One winner will receive $100,000 and a record deal with SRC Records, home of multi-platinum artists such as Akon and David Banner.