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2/10/2006
Lil J Brings The Music Industry 'Somethin'
/24-7PressRelease/ - NEW YORK, NY, February 10, 2006 - MC. Dancer. Actor. Lil J, the triple threat best known from the Disney Channel's "That's So Raven" always knew he would be a star, now the rest of the world is experiencing the brilliant glow. The young superstar is poised to release his second record, Back Like I Left Somethin (845 Entertainment/SMC Recordings), an album produced by some of today's most esteemed urban hit-makers.
At the tender age of seven, he was rhyming outside his local K-Mart in Long Beach, California. An ambitious youngster, he collected enough tip money from these impromptu performances to pay for his own demo tape.
While Lil J grew up emulating greats like Michael Jackson, Will Smith, and New Edition, it was his impromptu performance in front of another legend that gave him his first taste of the limelight. At an in-store function, the young rapper showcased his very best LL Cool J impersonation in front of the superstar and was then invited to accompany him to the House of Blues.
By his early teens, J was signed to Trans Continental Records, best known for their affiliation with the hottest teen pop groups of the time including the Backstreet Boys, O-Town, N-Sync and LFO. His debut album All About J exploded on the scene in 2001 and boasted some of the industry's top producers like Jermaine Dupri, L.E.S. and L.T. Hutton.
Back Like I Left Somethin is a versatile mixture of urban-savvy tracks sporting a slew of influences. It showcases a young MC whose on-point flow commands instant attention. Featuring the lead single "I Know - (When We First Met)," Back Like I Left Somethin features collaborations with Mac G, Tiana Soleil and Melvin Riley of Ready for the World, among others.
Of the album, he says: "I would say the whole album is a lot more mature than my last one. Even though there are a lot of familiar themes, this is a record that people of all ages can relate to. The album is just me and the things that I do. The majority of the album gets you pumped up because a lot of the songs are fast. Everybody loves those party tunes you can bump in your car during the summertime." Greg Miller, co-CEO of 845 Entertainment adds, "We are thrilled to have Lil J as the newest addition to 845 Entertainment's ever growing roster".
Already an executive at his own Federation X Entertainment company and not yet 20 years old, Lil' J is well on his way to becoming a self-made entrepreneur. Also look for him in an upcoming Reebok commercial. This young man is truly an incredible talent, and this is just the beginning.
For more information or to schedule interviews, please contact:
Erin Burke
917-689-4975
erinburke@smcrecordings.com
erinburkepr@aol.com
Press Release Contact Information:
Erin Burke
Erin Burke PR
freelance publicist
1783 Bedford Ave
Brooklyn, NY
USA 11225
Voice: 917 689 4975
E-Mail: erinburkepr@aol.com
At the tender age of seven, he was rhyming outside his local K-Mart in Long Beach, California. An ambitious youngster, he collected enough tip money from these impromptu performances to pay for his own demo tape.
While Lil J grew up emulating greats like Michael Jackson, Will Smith, and New Edition, it was his impromptu performance in front of another legend that gave him his first taste of the limelight. At an in-store function, the young rapper showcased his very best LL Cool J impersonation in front of the superstar and was then invited to accompany him to the House of Blues.
By his early teens, J was signed to Trans Continental Records, best known for their affiliation with the hottest teen pop groups of the time including the Backstreet Boys, O-Town, N-Sync and LFO. His debut album All About J exploded on the scene in 2001 and boasted some of the industry's top producers like Jermaine Dupri, L.E.S. and L.T. Hutton.
Back Like I Left Somethin is a versatile mixture of urban-savvy tracks sporting a slew of influences. It showcases a young MC whose on-point flow commands instant attention. Featuring the lead single "I Know - (When We First Met)," Back Like I Left Somethin features collaborations with Mac G, Tiana Soleil and Melvin Riley of Ready for the World, among others.
Of the album, he says: "I would say the whole album is a lot more mature than my last one. Even though there are a lot of familiar themes, this is a record that people of all ages can relate to. The album is just me and the things that I do. The majority of the album gets you pumped up because a lot of the songs are fast. Everybody loves those party tunes you can bump in your car during the summertime." Greg Miller, co-CEO of 845 Entertainment adds, "We are thrilled to have Lil J as the newest addition to 845 Entertainment's ever growing roster".
Already an executive at his own Federation X Entertainment company and not yet 20 years old, Lil' J is well on his way to becoming a self-made entrepreneur. Also look for him in an upcoming Reebok commercial. This young man is truly an incredible talent, and this is just the beginning.
For more information or to schedule interviews, please contact:
Erin Burke
917-689-4975
erinburke@smcrecordings.com
erinburkepr@aol.com
Press Release Contact Information:
Erin Burke
Erin Burke PR
freelance publicist
1783 Bedford Ave
Brooklyn, NY
USA 11225
Voice: 917 689 4975
E-Mail: erinburkepr@aol.com
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