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12/09/2005
Houston's Slim Thug Releases Special Collector's Edition Chopped & Screwed Version of His Star Trak/Geffen Records Debut, Already Platinum
With the Un-Released 'Diamonds (remix)' Featuring Young Jeezy on December 13th
Giving Lucky Fans a Chance to Win a Set of Customized SLIM THUG DUB DROPSTAR WHEELS and an AUDIOBAHN CAR AUDIO PACKAGE
SANTA MONICA, Calif., Dec. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- In the last year Slim Thug has gone from being the "Big Boss of tha Nawf," as in Houston's North Side, to a bonafied national star. While he can still be found riding through H-Town tending to his car dealership, record stores, real estate ventures, or as he did over Thanksgiving weekend giving away Free Turkeys to the needy in his community, Slim can also be found on TRL alongside Gwen Stefani for her "Luxurious (Remix)" or blessing the hottest chick in the game with his booming baritone on Beyonce's "Check On It." Then again, with a major label debut, Already Platinum, which hit the number one spot on the Billboard rap charts, it's no surprise that Da Boss is in high demand. There are no signs that the 6'6 rapper, born Stayve Thomas, plans to pump the brakes anytime soon. His newest heater, "Diamonds (remix)," featuring Young Jeezy, a number of award nominations including three VIBE Award nominations, and performing on AOL Music have helped push Already Platinum to certified gold status, headed to platinum despite early bootlegging problems and set backs. Now Slim Thug releases a chopped and screwed version that should only add to the critically acclaimed album's amazing momentum and give back to the culture that he so proudly represents.
Anyone paying attention to Houston hip-hop, which has been featured everywhere from The USA Today, to The New York Times, to VIBE and Rolling Stone, knows that the chopped and screwed phenomenon is the blood that pumps through the hearts of the scene's biggest fans. Houston's late DJ Screw first invented the technique in 1991, by reducing the pitch of a record, to achieve the effect as if one was hearing the music in slow-motion. The distinct style caught on quickly, epitomizing the city's laid-back vibe, making it the biggest music story of '2005.
For Already Platinum, Swisha House's renowned Michael "5000" Watts has been recruited do the chopped and screwed version. Although it has become more commonplace for artists to do, this represents Slim Thug coming full circle since his first three independent albums were all released as chopped and screwed. The album is stocked with top shelf production from the Neptunes on "Like A Boss" and "I Ain't Heard Of That," Jazza Pha on the soulful "Incredible Feelin'," and Mr. Lee for the regal "Three Kings." Guest appearances include Bun B, T.I., Pharrell and Slim Thug's own Boyz N Blue. The album also includes the un-released Mannie Fresh-produced "Diamonds (remix)," featuring Young Jeezy which has been getting heavy rotation at radio and beginning to invade BET and MTV with an amazing Video.
To top it all off, Slim Thug is giving his many fans the opportunity of logging on to his website www.slimthugthaboss.com, where a lucky fan will have a chance to win customized SLIM THUG DUB DROPSTAR WHEELS and an AUDIOBAHN CAR AUDIO PACKAGE, totaling a value of over $4,000. The contest will be promoted by TV Ads aired on MTV, MTV2, & BET, online and at various retail location websites until the last day of eligibility, January 13th, 2006.
Slim Thug will announce the winner at a later date. In addition to Slim Thug's recent performance on the 2005 Billboard Awards, still to come are his features on the new Biggies duets album and Three 6 Mafia "Stay Fly remix," the DUB tour and a Boyz N Blue album through his own Boss Hogg Outlawz label.
Source: Geffen Records
CONTACT: Junior Suriel of Geffen Records, +1-212-841-8272,
Junior.Suriel@umusic.com
Web site: http://www.slimthugthaboss.com/
Giving Lucky Fans a Chance to Win a Set of Customized SLIM THUG DUB DROPSTAR WHEELS and an AUDIOBAHN CAR AUDIO PACKAGE
SANTA MONICA, Calif., Dec. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- In the last year Slim Thug has gone from being the "Big Boss of tha Nawf," as in Houston's North Side, to a bonafied national star. While he can still be found riding through H-Town tending to his car dealership, record stores, real estate ventures, or as he did over Thanksgiving weekend giving away Free Turkeys to the needy in his community, Slim can also be found on TRL alongside Gwen Stefani for her "Luxurious (Remix)" or blessing the hottest chick in the game with his booming baritone on Beyonce's "Check On It." Then again, with a major label debut, Already Platinum, which hit the number one spot on the Billboard rap charts, it's no surprise that Da Boss is in high demand. There are no signs that the 6'6 rapper, born Stayve Thomas, plans to pump the brakes anytime soon. His newest heater, "Diamonds (remix)," featuring Young Jeezy, a number of award nominations including three VIBE Award nominations, and performing on AOL Music have helped push Already Platinum to certified gold status, headed to platinum despite early bootlegging problems and set backs. Now Slim Thug releases a chopped and screwed version that should only add to the critically acclaimed album's amazing momentum and give back to the culture that he so proudly represents.
Anyone paying attention to Houston hip-hop, which has been featured everywhere from The USA Today, to The New York Times, to VIBE and Rolling Stone, knows that the chopped and screwed phenomenon is the blood that pumps through the hearts of the scene's biggest fans. Houston's late DJ Screw first invented the technique in 1991, by reducing the pitch of a record, to achieve the effect as if one was hearing the music in slow-motion. The distinct style caught on quickly, epitomizing the city's laid-back vibe, making it the biggest music story of '2005.
For Already Platinum, Swisha House's renowned Michael "5000" Watts has been recruited do the chopped and screwed version. Although it has become more commonplace for artists to do, this represents Slim Thug coming full circle since his first three independent albums were all released as chopped and screwed. The album is stocked with top shelf production from the Neptunes on "Like A Boss" and "I Ain't Heard Of That," Jazza Pha on the soulful "Incredible Feelin'," and Mr. Lee for the regal "Three Kings." Guest appearances include Bun B, T.I., Pharrell and Slim Thug's own Boyz N Blue. The album also includes the un-released Mannie Fresh-produced "Diamonds (remix)," featuring Young Jeezy which has been getting heavy rotation at radio and beginning to invade BET and MTV with an amazing Video.
To top it all off, Slim Thug is giving his many fans the opportunity of logging on to his website www.slimthugthaboss.com, where a lucky fan will have a chance to win customized SLIM THUG DUB DROPSTAR WHEELS and an AUDIOBAHN CAR AUDIO PACKAGE, totaling a value of over $4,000. The contest will be promoted by TV Ads aired on MTV, MTV2, & BET, online and at various retail location websites until the last day of eligibility, January 13th, 2006.
Slim Thug will announce the winner at a later date. In addition to Slim Thug's recent performance on the 2005 Billboard Awards, still to come are his features on the new Biggies duets album and Three 6 Mafia "Stay Fly remix," the DUB tour and a Boyz N Blue album through his own Boss Hogg Outlawz label.
Source: Geffen Records
CONTACT: Junior Suriel of Geffen Records, +1-212-841-8272,
Junior.Suriel@umusic.com
Web site: http://www.slimthugthaboss.com/
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