Philadelphia, PA, 2/01/09 (Hip Hop PR Wire) — Memphis Tennessee artist and former Rap-A-Lot Records signee, Criminal Manne, has announced plans to release his new album “Got Work ?” March 24th. Criminal, founder of Gangsta Records, teamed up with Atlanta based Nina K. Easton of IMG International, known for her first label Ichiban Records, and now labels 404 Music and IMG Records. The album is being released by IMG Records and will be distributed in the United States and Canada by Koch Distribution. “Got Work?” is Criminals first studio release after leaving Rap-A-Lot records in 2005 due to creative differences.
“Got Work ?” comes with heavy production by long time friend and business partner, DJ Squeeky of Mo Chedda Records. Criminal takes center stage on this 18 track full length compact disc that represents true Southern style. The album features the original creators of that southern Memphis sound, 8 Ball & MJG, with a real banger “Rollin”. “Rollin” will also be one of the double single releases scheduled for official release next week.
Criminal says “have done a lot of records and mixtapes, but i have never felt like I have had a team to work with me like IMG, my new label. They have let me do an album that I am excited about, this is the hardest record I have done. It stays true to my roots, and I know my fans will like this record, and with the machine at IMG I know I will be able to reach new ones.”
The lead single from the album “Gone Head Hate” was leaked to urban radio late last year and captured the attention of local listeners in Atlanta, Memphis, Alabama, & Mississippi. The single was pulled from radio by management for undisclosed reasons. Upon release of “Got Work ?” management now talks a remix featuring Lil Boosie, upon release of producer DJ Squeeky from the hospital. In recent news, the DJ was driving back from an Atlanta recording session, where he was in a serious car accident. “Got Work ?” follows the highly publicized mixtapes “Neighborhood Dopeman” hosted by DJ. Drama, and newly released “The Takeover” hosted by DJ Scream in association with Pastor Troy.
About Criminal Manne:
Criminal Manne is a Memphis Tennessee bred Rap artist that started his career in the late 90′s with the emergence of Crunk and Gangsta Hip-Hop-songs”>Rap music. Criminal was signed to Relativity Records and was a member of the group Project Playaz. He later decided to pursue his career as a solo artist, and signed with Rap-A-Lot. Criminal Manne has collaborated with B.G, Pastor Troy, Gucci Mane, Frayser Boy, and more. Due to creative differences Criminal Manne left Rap-A-Lot Records to launch Gangsta Records in 2006. Criminal has sold of hundreds of thousands of records and has solidified his position in the south as one of the top recording artist.
About IMG Records
The Atlanta based IMG International, Inc is the latest endeavor by the industry veteran Nina K.. Easton who was the co-founder and President of the label that made Atlanta the urban music city it is today, Ichiban Records.
IMG International is the Umbrella Company for the labels 404 Music and IMG Records. Before 404 Music become part of the IMG family (play on Ichiban Music Group) it was a free standing label est. 1998, 404 Music experienced initial successes from releasing albums from artists such as Popa Wu from the Wu-tang and Young Jeezy. With the shift in the industry, 404 Music suspended its operations in 2001. However, the influx of new technology in the music business created perfect conditions for the re-emergence of 404 Music. As well as 2008 IMG Records. President Nina K. Easton resurrected the 404 Music in October 2007. Since re-opening for business in October 2007, 404 Music and IMG Records has begun adding many exciting and groundbreaking artists to its roster. Some of its current acts include former Rap-A-Lot artists Dirty &Criminal Manne, The D Boyz ( Lac & Stone ), who are responsible for several of the hits for Cash Money Records; Boo (from Boo & Gotti ); CBYA know of its association with DJ UNK and Innate Forte, an upcoming R&B group from London. Recently, it also signed Memphis Rapper, MJG of 8Ball & MJG to a record deal.
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