Atlantic and Blackground make a worldwide deal; First release due in August from Aaliyah.NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 11, 1996--Atlantic Records has entered into a long-term worldwide pact with Blackground Enterprises, it was announced today by Atlantic Senior Vice President Craig Kallman Craig Kallman (born 1966) is Chairman and CEO of Atlantic Records. He joined the company in 1991, when Atlantic acquired Kallman's independent Big Beat Records label. He advanced from Vice President to Executive Vice President in charge of Atlantic's entire A&R operation. and Blackground CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. Barry Hankerson Barry Hankerson is an American record producer. He is the founder of Blackground Records, a label he created in the early 1990s and continues to run with his son, Jomo Hankerson. Career Hankerson was once a television producer and a politician in Detroit, Michigan. -- who runs the label with his son, Blackground Vice President Jomo Hankerson. The first artist to be released under this new agreement will be seventeen-year-old singer Aaliyah, whose new album is slated for an August release. At the same time, it was announced that the three-year old joint venture between Zomba Recording Ventures Inc. and Barry Hankerson has lapsed. Atlantic Group Co-Chairman/Co-CEO Val Azzoli commented "Our new relationship with Blackground Enterprises marks another important step forward in the ongoing diversification of The Atlantic Group, while bringing us a wellspring well·spring n. 1. The source of a stream or spring. 2. A source: a wellspring of ideas. wellspring Noun of fresh, exciting talent. It is my pleasure to congratulate Blackground on all their great success thus far, and to enthusiastically welcome them into the Atlantic family." Craig Kallman commented: "I am extremely pleased to be joining forces with the people at Blackground. Barry's reputation for discovering and developing unique and talented artists is one of the brightest in the industry. Together with his son Jomo, Barry and his terrific team possess a remarkable creative energy, depth of knowledge, and overall vision. Beginning with Aaliyah, I look forward to an exciting and success-filled partnership." Barry Hankerson commented: "With this new deal, Blackground has been given a rare opportunity to retain its own character while benefiting from the great Atlantic organization. We are very happy and are looking forward to a long relationship with the label." Zomba Chairman/CEO Clive Calder Clive Calder (born Johannesburg, South Africa 1946) is a South African-born recording executive and businessman. He is currently reckoned to be the wealthiest music millionaire in Britain worth an estimated £1.3bn. stated: "We have enjoyed a successful three-year business relationship with Blackground, Barry Hankerson, and Aaliyah and wish them all the best in their future endeavors." The Los Angeles-based Blackground Enterprises label was launched in 1993 by Barry Hankerson. In addition to Aaliyah, the label's roster includes the Charlotte, North Carolina-based vocal group Both Ends, New York-based male vocal trio Kashmere, and others to be announced To be announced (TBA) A contract for the purchase or sale of an MBS to be delivered at an agreed-upon future date but does not include a specified pool number and number of pools or precise amount to be delivered. . Hankerson, who also runs Detroit-based Midwest Group Management, is a 1994 NAACP NAACP in full National Association for the Advancement of Colored People Oldest and largest U.S. civil rights organization. It was founded in 1909 to secure political, educational, social, and economic equality for African Americans; W.E.B. Du Bois and Ida B. Image Award winner. Aaliyah's 1994 Jive Records debut album sold over a million copies, while spawning a pair of RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America, Washington, DC, www.riaa.com) A membership association of music recording companies. Its goal is to promote the record label industry and protect the rights of copyright owners. It was a major contributor to the SDMI digital distribution system. gold singles, both R&B and crossover hits: her "Back & Forth" single was a top 5 pop hit with a three-week No. 1 reign on the nation's R&B chart; "At Your Best (You Are Love)" brought her top 10 pop success and a No. 2 R&B hit. Together with a cast of producers that includes Sean "Puffy" Combs (Notorious B.I.G., Faith Evans, Mary J. Blige Mary Jane Blige (born January 11, 1971) is an American R&B, soul, and hip hop soul singer, songwriter, occasional rapper, record producer, and actress who has sold over forty million records around the world since her career began in 1991. , Total), Kay Gee (Zhane, Queen Latifah), Jermaine Dupree, Organized Noize, Jay Dibbs, Vincent Herbert, Allstar, Jamie Jazz, and TrackMaster Z, the gifted young singer is set to make her Blackground/Atlantic premiere with a soulful set of romantic ballads and up-tempo tracks. CONTACT: Patti Conte, 212/275-2033 or Laura Gold, 310/205-7412 |
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