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12/05/2005
Mike Jones Stars in Fox's "Prison Break"
12.1 Million Viewers Tuned In
BURBANK, CA -- (Market Wire - Dec 05, 2005) -- Platinum-selling rap star, Mike Jones, made his acting debut on this past Monday on FOX's new drama hit series, "Prison Break." In the episode Jones' character was a key accomplice outside of the prison in a daring escape plan. The cliff hanger episode, which serves as the series "fall finale," garnered the drama's highest ratings to date with 12.1 million viewers and ranked #1 in its time slot among key demos including Women between the age of 18 and 34 and #1 with Teens. Jones will return to "Prison Break" when the series continues in March 2006.
The Houston native's debut album, "Who is Mike Jones?" (Warner Bros./Asylum/SwishaHouse) has remained on "The Billboard 200" chart for 32 weeks, peaking at #3. The album has spawned 3 singles: The chart-topping hits "Still Tippin'" and "Back Then" and now the 3rd single "Flossin'" featuring Big Moe.
Jones, known for his trend-setting approach to marketing his debut album, has performed on outlets such as "MTV Video Music Awards," "The Carson Daly Show," "The BET Awards," "Vibe Awards," and "Jimmy Kimmel." He has been featured in publications such as the NY Times, Rolling Stone, XXL, The Houston Chronicle, Vibe, and The Source. Look out for upcoming features and performances on Mike Jones in Playboy, Spin, BET "Rap City," an upcoming BET News Special on Houston and MTV's "Wild 'N Out." Jones is currently in the studio working on his sophomore release.
A clip of Mike Jones' performance on "Prison Break" is available upon request.
For more information, please contact Tremedia: Tresa L. Sanders or Chanel Green @ 845.623.2325 or tre@tre-media.net or tremedia2@optonline.net respectively or Warner Bros.: Brian Bumbery @ 818.953.3203 or brian.bumbery@wbr.com.
Contact:
Tremedia:
Tresa L. Sanders
Chanel Green
845.623.2325
Warner Bros.:
Brian Bumbery
818.953.3203
BURBANK, CA -- (Market Wire - Dec 05, 2005) -- Platinum-selling rap star, Mike Jones, made his acting debut on this past Monday on FOX's new drama hit series, "Prison Break." In the episode Jones' character was a key accomplice outside of the prison in a daring escape plan. The cliff hanger episode, which serves as the series "fall finale," garnered the drama's highest ratings to date with 12.1 million viewers and ranked #1 in its time slot among key demos including Women between the age of 18 and 34 and #1 with Teens. Jones will return to "Prison Break" when the series continues in March 2006.
The Houston native's debut album, "Who is Mike Jones?" (Warner Bros./Asylum/SwishaHouse) has remained on "The Billboard 200" chart for 32 weeks, peaking at #3. The album has spawned 3 singles: The chart-topping hits "Still Tippin'" and "Back Then" and now the 3rd single "Flossin'" featuring Big Moe.
Jones, known for his trend-setting approach to marketing his debut album, has performed on outlets such as "MTV Video Music Awards," "The Carson Daly Show," "The BET Awards," "Vibe Awards," and "Jimmy Kimmel." He has been featured in publications such as the NY Times, Rolling Stone, XXL, The Houston Chronicle, Vibe, and The Source. Look out for upcoming features and performances on Mike Jones in Playboy, Spin, BET "Rap City," an upcoming BET News Special on Houston and MTV's "Wild 'N Out." Jones is currently in the studio working on his sophomore release.
A clip of Mike Jones' performance on "Prison Break" is available upon request.
For more information, please contact Tremedia: Tresa L. Sanders or Chanel Green @ 845.623.2325 or tre@tre-media.net or tremedia2@optonline.net respectively or Warner Bros.: Brian Bumbery @ 818.953.3203 or brian.bumbery@wbr.com.
Contact:
Tremedia:
Tresa L. Sanders
Chanel Green
845.623.2325
Warner Bros.:
Brian Bumbery
818.953.3203
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