American Idol Season 7 Winner David Cook Signs to 19 Recordings / RCA Records

28 May 2008 21:36 Africa/Lagos


American Idol Season 7 Winner David Cook Signs to 19 Recordings / RCA Records

Cook's Debut Album is Due for Release in Fall of 2008

Cook's First Single "The Time Of My Life" is #1 on iTunes

Best Single (Digital or Physical) Debut of an American Idol Since Season 2

#1 Most Added at Hot AC and AC Radio Right Out of the Box and #2 Most Added at Top 40 Radio

With Over 1 Million Streams in 24 Hours on AOL's PopEater Site it was Their Biggest Single Premiere this Year

NEW YORK, May 28 /PRNewswire/ -- American Idol winner David Cook has been signed to 19 Recordings / RCA Records and is preparing to start recording his debut album which is due for release in Fall 2008.


"David Cook is an extraordinarily versatile and talented artist with an impressive sense of musicality," says Tom Corson, Executive Vice President and General Manager, RCA Music Group. "He is a natural performer and a true star. We are thrilled to welcome him into our family."


Cook, who's first single, "The Time Of My Life" skyrocketed to #1 on iTunes, will be recording his album over the summer while on the road with the American Idol's Live tour. The tour kicks off on July 1st in Glendale, AZ and wraps on September 13th in Tulsa, OK.


"The Time Of My Life" has sold 236,024 digital tracks in 4 days, making it the best single debut of an American Idol since season two. Additionally, Cook currently has 17 tracks on the Top 100 Digital Songs Chart, the most ever by any artist.


"The Time Of My Life" is blowing up at radio, coming in as the #1 most added at Hot AC and AC radio right out of the box and #2 most added at Top 40 radio, pulling in over 6 million listeners in less than a week without an official launch. Additionally, it was the biggest single premiere on AOL's PopEater site this year, garnering over 1 million streams in 24 hours.


"I am extremely happy to be signed by 19 Recordings / RCA Records. Signing this deal is truly a dream come true. I am looking forward to the recording process and creating a record. The support I have received from America has been overwhelming and I can't wait to hopefully do right by them," says David Cook.


25 year old David Cook hails from Blue Springs, Missouri where he discovered his singing skills while in the 2nd grade. Before his American Idol victory, Cook independently released an album "Analog Heart" which earned him an URBY nomination for "Indie Album of the Year." Cook also belonged to two bands, Midwest Kings and Axium.


"David Cook is a remarkable talent and is a worthy winner of American Idol," says Simon Fuller, creator of the popular TV series and chief executive and founder of 19 Entertainment Label Group, "he has an astonishing voice, and is capable of truly memorable performances as he showed throughout the season. He's mature, well grounded and knows what he wants. It's this quiet determination that sets him apart from other singers; I honestly believe that David has the potential to go on to become one of the most successful Idols of all time."


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Source: RCA Records

CONTACT: Jamie Abzug of RCA Music Group, +1-646-840-5678,
Jamie.Abzug@sonybmg.com; Roger Widynowski of 19 Entertainment,
+1-310-461-1788, Rogerw@19entertainment.com


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Alicia Keys Statement Regarding Blender Magazine

15 Apr 2008 19:27 Africa/Lagos


Alicia Keys Statement Regarding Blender Magazine

NEW YORK, April 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Alicia Keys has released the following statement regarding her recent interview with Blender Magazine:


"I feel it is necessary to clarify the comments that were made during my recent Blender magazine interview since they have been misrepresented.


Anyone who knows me and my character, knows that I am not a conspiracy theorist or, by implication, a racist. My comments about 'gangsta rap' were in no way trying to suggest that the government is responsible for creating this genre of rap music. The point that I was trying to make was that the term was over-sloganized by some of the media causing reactions that were not always positive. Many of the 'gangsta rap' lyrics articulate the problems of the artists' experiences and I think all of us, including our leaders, could be doing more to address these problems including drugs, gang violence, crime, and other related social issues.


Additionally, regarding the AK-47 reference, AK-47 is a nickname given to me by some of my friends in jest, as an acronym for Alicia Keys and a metaphor for wowing people with my music and performances, "killing 'em dead" on stage. The reference was in no way meant to have a literal, political or negative connotation.


The recent implications about me are too radical and too dramatic a departure from whom I have continually demonstrated myself to be. I work so hard and give so much of myself to bring about positive change to this world, and I only wish those efforts received as much press and attention as the misinterpretations of the Blender article."


Source: J RECORDS

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Alicia in Africa

7 Apr 2008 18:36 Africa/Lagos



African Journey of a Lifetime With Alicia Keys! - Documentary Follows Keep a Child Alive's Outreach to Communities Affected With HIV/AIDS

A Portion of the Documentary to Debut During 'IDOL GIVES BACK' Wednesday, April 9, on FOX

NEW YORK, April 7, 2008 /PRNewswire/ --

Alicia in Africa: Journey to the Motherland is the breathtaking documentary of Grammy Award-winning musician and Keep a Child Alive (KCA) Co-Founder Alicia Keys' month-long trip to Africa to visit communities affected by HIV and AIDS. Alicia's commitment to the fight against AIDS is contagious and she is leading the effort to spread the message of KCA virally: "Start a Virus to Stop a Virus."


"Everyone who visits Africa is changed by the experience, but not everyone can afford to go to Africa," Alicia explained. "Come with me on my journey and learn as I learn. Let's start a virus to stop a virus- send the film to everyone you know. Let's change this nightmare into our generation's greatest success story."


Spreading the message is so important to Alicia that she is making the documentary available for FREE online. A portion of the film will debut live on American Idol: Idol Gives Back on Wednesday, April 9 (7:30-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. Viewers who visit www.americanidol.com will be directed to www.AliciainAfrica.com where they can watch the entire documentary. Alicia in Africa will also be available to download courtesy of the documentary's exclusive download partner www.SpiralFrog.com. The film will also be available on MySpace.


By distributing the film for free online, KCA knows the broadest audience possible will be reached, translating into understanding and compassion for the people and then ultimately resulting in donations crucial to fulfilling KCA's mission.


Alicia's commitment carries over into her concerts. She'll screen the Alicia in Africa trailer before each concert on her American tour, which kicks off April 19 in Virginia. Go to Aliciakeys.com for tour dates. Alicia will also announce the "Text Alive" initiative, which allows anyone to make an immediate $5 donation to KCA simply by text messaging "Alive" to 90999.


Alicia in Africa, directed by South African filmmaker Earle Sebastian, shows us an Africa rarely seen. Travelling through Africa's beautiful landscapes we meet inspiring children, families and communities in South Africa, Kenya and Uganda. The documentary is a breathtaking journey of a generation that refuses to give up. In under an hour, Alicia introduces viewers to so many eye-opening topics surrounding the AIDS pandemic-from the Gogo grannies and the Agape Orphanage to the success of antiretroviral drugs, the ongoing need to access them and KCA's essential efforts throughout Africa.


"Each time I visit Africa, I'm reminded of what's most important in this life and uplifted by my African sisters' and brothers' courageous spirit," said Alicia. "Hopefully, my documentary will inspire others to help us in our mission to give the people of Mother Africa their dreams back, let their children be happy and healthy and preserve the family structure that is so important to them."


The focus, hope and determination of the children Alicia visits are the real power of the film. KCA hopes that watching the film will help non-African audiences better understand AIDS, see the human face of the disease and realize that Africans don't need charity-just equality, just the chance to live. When Alicia joins voices with her friends in Africa, they show that despite dire conditions and devastating illness, their songs still reveal strength and commitment to life.


"We hope this film will open your eyes and introduce you to the inspirational people that Africans are," said KCA Co-Founder and President Leigh Blake. "Although millions are suffering through the worst health crisis in human history, causing spiritual and emotional devastation because of AIDS, still they remain a testament to human dignity."


The Alicia in Africa site was created by NYC interactive shop Night Agency, a long time ally of KCA. It was partly because of the agency's expertise in designing and marketing user-friendly video-driven websites that KCA chose to distribute the film via the Internet.


About Keep A Child Alive


Keep a Child Alive is a charitable and educational foundation committed to accelerating action to combat the global AIDS pandemic. With more than 28 million dead and 15 million orphaned, the disease continues, wiping out whole societies, threatening economic infrastructures and creating tragic family devastation. KCA provides life-saving medication, social support, and orphan care, to keep these children and families alive. We also develop global awareness campaigns targeted at boosting funding for the fight against HIV/AIDS. For just a dollar a day, you can help save the life of a child or a parent who cannot afford essential treatment and care in some of the world's poorest countries. Keep A Child Alive.


About Alicia Keys


Since her debut album in 2001, singer/songwriter Alicia Keys has won 11 Grammys and sold over 20 million albums worldwide. With three studio albums and hits such as "Superwoman," "No One," "Go Ahead," "Sure Looks Good to Me," and "Fallin'," Alicia has been a routine presence on pop and R&B charts. She is a native New Yorker who has been a Global Ambassador for Keep A Child Alive and the backbone of their efforts. Alicia often comments that she was born the same year as the HIV and AIDS epidemic began and she has pledged her efforts to stopping this disease for future generations.


About Idol Gives Back


The brainchild of Simon Fuller, Idol Gives Back has been recognized as a life-changing program, earning praise from many of the world's best known figures including President George W. Bush, HRH Prince Charles and British Prime Minister Gordon Brown. Last season, Idol Gives Back raised over $76 million for charity and garnered a prestigious Governor's Award Emmy.


About SpiralFrog


Headquartered in New York, SpiralFrog(TM) (www.SpiralFrog.com) is a Web-based advertising-supported music experience that combines music discovery tools with free and legal downloads of audio and video content licensed directly from the catalogs of the world's leading music owners. With more than 2.6 million monthly uniques, 900,000 registered users, 1.1 million songs and 4,000 music videos, SpiralFrog offers music-lovers a compelling alternative to illicit file-sharing and pirate sites, with a secure environment for them to satisfy their unyielding passion and thirst for music and entertainment information at no cost.


Source: Keep A Child Alive

CONTACT: Lisa Labrado, +1-212-827-3778, llabrado@mww.com, for Keep A
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