Afroman Bags New Hit with ``AFROHOLIC: THE EVEN BETTER TIMES''; Artist denies claim that ``THE GOOD TIMES'' follow-up was delayed ``Because I Got High''.

Entertainment Editors/Urban Music/Hip-Hop Writers

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 26, 2004

Got the munchies for some high-quality, high-spirited hip-hop? On April 20th, the self-styled "stoner's New Year" rap and counterculture hero Afroman premieres "AFROHOLIC: THE EVEN BETTER TIMES." This long-awaited recording is the follow-up to "THE GOOD TIMES," the singer's 2001 CD, best known for the hit single "Because I Got High." The new album, on Afroman's home-grown label, Hungry Hustler Records (distributed via Redeye), is a spliffy two-disc set featuring over 30 fresh songs, including "Let's Get High Tonight," "Freak With You" and "Just My Paranoia."

"On `AFROHOLIC: THE EVEN BETTER TIMES', I'm talking about stuff I know, like getting drunk, getting high, chasing women, selling dope and even my feelings for God," said Afroman, whose real name is Joseph Foreman. "There's a depth to this recording that hopefully will let listeners know I'm not just some guy who won the drunk karaoke lottery with `Because I Got High' and got a record deal."

Described by Rolling Stone as "equal parts Bootsy Collins, Blowfly and Too Short," Afroman's loopy melodies are buoyant, brilliant and, more often than not, appropriately blunt. Winner of the 2001 High Times Doobie Award for Pot Song of the Year, "Because I Got High" -- a breakout radio single upon its release -- reached #1 on music charts throughout Europe, Australia and Scandinavia, with "THE GOOD TIMES" certified Gold by the RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America). The tune also played a prominent role on the soundtrack to the film "Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back." The seeds of greatness planted by that cut clearly come to full bloom on the arresting "AFROHOLIC: THE EVEN BETTER TIMES." Further information on Afroman and "AFROHOLIC: THE EVEN BETTER TIMES" is available at http://www.afromanmusic.com.