Lil Jon Gears Up For Solo Album Crunk Rock King Of Crunk And TVT Records Settle Differences
(New York, NY) - After collaborating on hits with Usher, Ice Cube, Ying Yang Twins and a host of others on the release of his second certified double-platinum album, Crunk Juice, Lil Jon is preparing to commence work on his fourth full-length album entitled CRUNK ROCK. The new album, which is scheduled for release later this year, is Lil Jon's first venture as a solo artist on TVT. The first single, "Snap Yo Fingers" features E-40.
"After a long battle and negotiations with TVT, we worked out our differences. TVT cut the check and now it¹s time for me to get back to work," states Lil Jon who is currently touring in Australia with 50 Cent. "Crunk Rock is going to be some next level shit."
Lil Jon will also be in the studio finishing work on the long-awaited debut albums from BME/TVT Records female rap slayer Chyna Whyte and silky songstress Oobie later this year as well.
About TVT Records:
America¹s #1 independent record company for five consecutive years, TVT Records celebrates 20 years of discovering and breaking some of the most revolutionary recording artists and exciting trends in music. TVT Records has given the world such impact artists as Nine Inch Nails, Ja Rule, Underworld, Ying Yang Twins and Lil Jon. The label has had an indelible impact on music by being involved in the early days of a host of new genres
from Electronica and nu metal to Crunk and has earned the reputation of always being on the cusp of what is next.
Up-and-coming artists making noise include Latin hip-hop star Pitbull, R&B songstress Teedra Moses, pop sensation Marcos Hernandez, Southern-fried emcee Yo Gotti, party rap group Da Muzicianz, English rabble rousers Tower of London and alt rock faves Ambulance among others.
About Lil Jon:
As a producer, Lil Jon has become one of the most in-demand beatsmiths in music. He has crafted his signature revolutionary sound from chants and catchy choruses. His consistent hitmaking has earned him legions of fans from Los Angeles to the Midwest to his native region, the South. This is evident as Lil Jon won BMI's 2005 Songwriter of the Year. He also scored eight Billboard Awards (Rap Song of the Year for 'Lovers and Friends', Hot 100 Single of the Year for 'Yeah', Hot 100 Airplay Single of the Year for 'Yeah', Hot 100 Producer of the Year for 'Yeah', Mainstream Top 40 Single of the Year for 'Yeah', R&B/Hip-Hop Group of the Year 2003, Independent Album of the Year for Kings of Crunk and Independent Artists of the Year 2003), a Grammy (Best Rap/Song Collaboration for Yeah), a Radio Music Award (Song of the Year for Hip-Hop/Rhythmic Radio for 'Yeah'), a BET Award (Viewer' sChoice for 'Yeah'), two MTV Video Music Awards (Best Dance Video and Best Male Video for 'Yeah') and an American Music Award (Best Rap/Hip-hop Band, Duo or Group 2003).
