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Jazze Pha f/Cee-Lo
Happy Hour
Sho'Nuff/Capitol/EMI
Jazze Pha has a Fall book hit with "Happy Hour," a hip hop happy hit that is being embraced on urban stations across
the country. The track features Jazze Pha's playful chit chat as well as the vociferous vocals of Cee-Lo Green, the former
member of Goodie Mob and also a solo artist in recent years. It's undoubtedly a fun track that will inspire many happy hour
happenings. Using percussion, a pervasive guitar line and the fellas' festive exchange of talk, talent and melody, Jazze Pha
and Cee-Lo have created a party song that is catchy and cool enough for the 18-24 demo as well as 25-54. Its clean, for the
most part, and definitely provides promotional ideas for those trying to appeal to the "apple martini, cosmopolitan,
pina colada" set. Certainly, Jazze has lots to celebrate. On the heels of tremendous success with Ciara, he has recently
inked an imprint deal with his Sho'Nuff Records and Capitol. Watch for a terrific R&B boy band as part of this deal called
Nephu.
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One Chance
That's My Word
J Records
This track sounds like Usher probably because this is his new group on his own label, US Records. One Chance is made up of
five guys from Chicago. Their vocals a re very reflective of Usher's style, which is pretty straight R&B, more passionate
than powerful, or maybe that will come on another track. "That's My Word" is on the "In The Mix" soundtrack
and is produced by Mike City, with some vocal arrangements by Usher. It's a midtempo track with lead vocals shared by more
than one group member and pretty decent harmonies. Judging from this single, the group doesn't have the power of an old school
group such as the Temptations or O'Jays, but by today's standards it sounds as if they can hold their own. No photo of One
Chance was available and no video yet, but I would wager the group is compromised of young men who can sing and dance, and
look good doing it.
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Set Me Free
Myron Butler and Levi
EMI
Hallelujah! What a great track. It's not only inspirational, it's perspirational, meaning it will make you want to get up
and dance. Don't know the details of who Myron Butler and Levy are, but they sure have one hot track. A full choir backs them
in the Kirk Franklin "get up and bounce" style, while the male and female vocals are strong and definitely church
based. In fact, Kirk Franklin says "Set It Free" ... " is an anthem for young believers who are ready to have
a Holy Ghost party!" A lot of urban stations, especially in the South, have inspirational moments when they play a Gospel
track - this is the perfect cut to keep the day part totally uptempo. And Gospel stations will also love "Set Me Free"
because it has traditional elements at the same time it keeps the more contemporary listener happy. Many PDs may remember
Demmette Guidry from his days at Columbia... he is listed as management of this exciting combination, so reach out to him
for service at 678.366.5030.
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