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U.S. Audience lished acts facing resistance from their record As part of the deal, the Maverick artist is BY CHRIS MORRIS labels as they seek to tap into the fast -grow- expected to receive an undetermined financial LOS ANGELES -Since the ing Web audience through digital distribution stake in MP3.com, according to several early '80s, when the rubric of their music. sources. The site, which offers legal downloads "world music" was coined by B.G. Major record companies are treading cau- of music in the unprotected MP3 format, has U.K. distributors to market non- FROM THE CASH MONEY ARMY CO tiously into the space until the industry -sup- grown popular with Internet users who are Western, largely African CHOPPER CITY IN THE CHEZ iu ported Secure Digital Music Initiative arrives looking for free downloadable music. records, the American hunger APRIL 20. 1999 at a digital download music standard. In the Atlantic artist Tori Amos has been ap- for world sounds has grown meantime, some labels are faced with proached to appear on the MP3.com- exponentially. the awkward situation of trying to A Guide To The Pros And Cons Of sponsored tour with Morissette, The skyrocket -like entry of prevent their signed acts from cutting Dueling Downlo ad Technologies according to a source. However a Andrea Bocelli's "Sogno" at No. ancillary deals directly with technol- Pays WO spokeswoman for Atlantic Records 4 on The Billboard 200 and No. ogy and Internet companies. and Amos' management declined to 1 on the Top World Music Morissette is the latest artist to clash with a label over comment. Sl wkesmen for Warner Music Group, MP3.com, (Continued on page 71) plans to team with an Internet company, following her (Continued on page 74) A BILLBOARD EXCLUSIVE 2 U.H. Retailers After Splashy How, V2 . ® Eye Major Merger Worship Music Targets Youth Charts Steady Growth Ó BY SAM ANDREWS BY DOMINIC PRIDE 0111-1i71.116.4 LONDON -The proposed merger of Start -Up labels Respond McKeehan, Gaither form 40 and JEFF CLARK -MEADS /.raür Kingfisher -the owner of the U.K.'s LONDON -V2, the music company largest entertainment retailer, Wool- BY DEBORAH EVANS PRICE BY DEBORAH EVANS PRICE launched by Richard Branson two worths -and supermarket chain NASHVILLE -For the past dec- NASHVILLE -In what is being years ago in a blaze of publicity, is Asda (BillboardBulletin, April 19) ade, one of the described as taking stock of its short life in the would create a company with a 32% Christian the "uniting of business. share of the U.K. music singles mar- music indus- two musical In recent try's primary generations," months -with a Retailers Around The World goals has been Southern No. 1 U.K. album Experience Tough First Qtr: to take the gospel legend by the Stereo - Page 6 music and Bill Gaither phonics and a message to and rocker worldwide hit records b ket, 24% of the albums business, and mainstream Toby McKee - from Under- HEAVY 28% of the sell -through video sector. audiences, a SELAH McKEEHAN han of do Talk world -the com- JUNE 15, 1999 In a joint statement, Kingfisher mission ac- are joining pany has begun to fulfill some of the and Asda say they are "in discus- complished by Amy Grant, forces to launch a new label, 40 expectations of its competitors, busi- sions, which are expected to result in Michael W Smith, Bob Carlisle, Records. Named after Psalm 40, ness partners, and acts. a merger of the two companies." The Kathy Troccoli, dc Talk, Jars Of which speaks of God putting "a Living up to those expectations Y merger would result in a retailer Clay, and others. new song" in the mouths of his hasn't been easy, especially with the with a market capitalization of more (Continued on page 81) (Continued on page 74) history of its founder and the bullish SInras (Continued on page 71) (Continued on page 72) 7 999 Universal Records Inc. , r IN THE NEWS Top Warner Execs Assess Future At Worldwide Confab See Page 44 $5.95 US E6.9 CANADA 8> i i o 748 2552 7 ADVERTISEMENT www.americanradiohistory.com II/VAS 11111 ¿[ilS! THANKS TO YOU, 19.8 MILLION VIEWERS KNOW A REAL DNA WHEN THEY SEE ONE. "Amazing night of nuclear females?' - GOOD MORNING AMERICA i I "Tina seized her songs with a voice that attacked, then moaned, then soothed ?' LIVE/99 E GJNCERT FOZ VH SAVE THE MUSIC - NEW YORK TIMES WHITNEY HOUSTON TINA TURNER - NEW YORK TIMES CHER ELTION JOHN "Cher...A major hit:' BRANDY - NEW YORK POST SPECIAL GUESTS: MARY J. BLIGE FAITH HILL CEL4KA KHAN Music Firstrr' LEANN RIMES WATCH AN ENCORE PRESENTATION OF DIVAS LIvr'99 TREACH FRIDAY MAY 7 [ 7:30Pm LT!PT Saur NHI P2 +cJme projections, April 13- 18193a Sub,ect to qùalifica-icns Itch will be supplEd upon realest C1399 Viacom International nc A I rights reserved. h1-conm ACi I eywordt +hl www.americanradiohistory.com Billboard Rap Execs face Police Investìqatìons Editor in Chief: TIMOTHY WHITE EDITORIAL BY CARLA HAY the rapper, according to the Los Angeles dispute. Managing Editor: SUSAN NUNZIATA NEW YORK -Executives at rap labels on Police Department (LAPD), which exe- The night before his arrest, Combs Deputy Editor: Iry Lichtman News Editor: Marilyn A. Gillen both coasts were the subject of police cuted the warrants (BillboardTJlletin, attended a party to launch his new mag- Director of Special Issues: Gene Sculatti; Dalet Brady, Associate Director; Porter Hall, Special Issues Coordinator investigations within recent weeks, in April 22). azine, Notorious. At the event, he was Bureau Chiefs: Chet Flippo (Nashville), Bill Holland (Washington), John Lannert (Caribbean and Latin America), Melinda Newman (L.A.) unrelated cases. The Notorious B.I.G. (real name asked by George Whipple, a reporter for Art Director: Jeff Nisbet; Assistant: Raymond Carlson NY1, a "rumor" Copy Chief: Bruce Janicke; Assistant: Elizabeth Renaud In New York, Bad Boy Entertainment Christopher Wallace), who recorded for cable news channel about Copy Editors: Lisa Gidley, Carl Rosen founder/president Sean "Puffy" Combs Bad Boy/Arista Rec- that he had been Senior Editor: Ed Christman, Retail (N.Y.) Senior Writers: Chris Morris (L.A.), Bradley Bamberger (N.Y.) was arrested April 16 on charges of ords, was killed in a involved in the Stoute Talent Editor: Larry Flick (N.Y.) Country Music/Nashville: Deborah Evans Price, Associate Editor felony assault and criminal mischief. The drive -by shooting incident. "Not to my Dance Music: Michael Paoletta, Editor (N.Y.) Pro Audio/Technology: Paul Verna, Editor (N.Y.) charges stem from an incident the previ- March 9, 1997. No knowledge," Combs Merchants & Marketing: Don Jeffrey, Editor (N.Y.) ous day that left Steve Stoute, Nas' man- arrests have been replied on- camera. Home Video: Seth Goldstein, Editor (N.Y.), Eileen Fitzpatrick, Associate Ed. (L.A.) Radio: Chuck Taylor, Editor (N.Y.) ager and an executive at Interscope Rec- made for the murder. Combs, who turned Heatseekers Features Editor /Music Video: Carla Hay, Editor (N.Y.) New Media Editor: Brett Atwood ords, beaten and hospitalized (Billboard The assault on himself in to New York Staff Reporter: Dylan Siegler (N.Y.) Editorial Assistant: Carrie Bell (L.A.) Bulletin, April 19). Stoute, which took police the day he was Administrative/Research Assistant: Aliya S. King (N.Y.) COMBS Special Correspondent: Jim Bessman Stoute was treated at St. Clare's Hos- STOUTE place at Interscope's arrested, is scheduled Contributors: Catherine Applefeld Olson, Fred Bronson, Lisa Collins, pital here for injuries to his arm; he has New York office, al- to appear in New York Larry LeBlanc, Moira McCormick, David Nathan, Phyllis Stark, Steve Traiman Internationa Editor in Chief: ADAM WHITE since been released. legedly occurred because Combs was Criminal Court for a June 24 hearing. Internationa Deputy Editor: Thom Duffy BMG- Intemationa Music Editor: Dominic Pride In Los Angeles, police stepped up their unhappy with his cameo in Nas' video Bad Boy, which is half-owned by Internationa News Editor: Jeff Clark -Meads investigation of the 2- year -old Notorious "Hate Me Now." The video premiered owned company Arista Records, had no Internationa Associate Editor: Tom Ferguson Internationa Associate Editor: Mark Solomons B.I.G. murder case the following week - April 15 on MTV. comment. German Bureau Chief: Wolfgang Spahr Japan Bureau Chief: Steve McClure serving a search warrant April 20 on The scene in question shows Combs on A BMG spokesman says of Combs' Contributing Editor: Paul Sexton places associated with Death Row a crucifix; he had reportedly wanted the arrest, "We're taking it very seriously. We 111 CHARTS & RESEARCH Director of Charts: GEOFF MAYFIELD Records founder Marion "Suge" Knight, scene cut from the video, but the scene don't condone violence in any form, and Chart Managers: Anthony Colombo (Mainstream Rock/New Age) Ricardo including the Los Angeles headquarters was included when the video premiered we're looking into the matter." Companioni (Dance, Latin), Datu Faison (Hot R &B Singles/Top R &B Albums/ Rap/Gospel/Reggae), Steven Graybow (Adult Contemporary /Adult Top 40 /Jazz/ of Death Row. on MTV The New York Post reported April 21 Blues), Wade Jessen (Country /Contemporary Christian), Mark Marone (Modern Rock/Studio Action), Geoff Mayfield (Billboard 200/ Heatseekers/ Knight, who is in prison for an unre- MTV has temporarily stopped showing that BMG president/CEO Strauss Zelnick Catalog) Silvio Pietroluongo (Hot 100/Top 40 Tracks), Marc Zubatkin (Video/Classical /Kid Audio, World Music) lated 1992 attack on two men, has been the clip until Bad Boy and Columbia called Edgar Bronfman Jr., president/ Chart Production Manager: Michael Cusson 80) Manager: Archive Research and Retail Charts: Alex Vitoulis identified as a suspect in the murder of Records (Nas' label) resolve the reported (Continued on page Assistant Chart Production Manager: Gordon Murray Administrative Assistants: Keith Caulfield (L.A.), Mary DeCroce (Nashville), Gisle Stokland (N.Y.) SALES Associate Publisher/Worldwide: IRWIN KORNFELD Advertising Directors: Pat Jennings (East), Jodie Francisco (West) New York: Michael Lewis, Virginia Lujano, Adam Waldman Nashville: Amy Bennett financial firm Closes In On Alliance Acquisition L.A.: Andy Anderson, Gina Baker, Diana Blackwell Advertising Coordinators: Hollie Adams, Evelyn Aszodi, Erica Bengtson Advertising Assistant: Jason Rashford BY ED CHRISTMAN ny received a valuation of approximately facility with Congress Financial. Classified: Tracy Walker Directories: Jeff Serrette The pending acquisition of Alliance $144 million, based on the nearly 9 million Furthermore, sources say, the new Associate Publisher /International: GENE SMITH Entertainment Corp. (AEC) by an un- shares, priced at $16 apiece that became financial suitor probably is thinking about U.K. /Europe: Christine Chinetti, Ian Remmer 44- 171 -323 -6686 Asia -Pacific/Australia: Linda Matich 612 -9440 -7777. Fax: 612 -9440 -7788 named financial suitor, if completed, will outstanding as a result of the offering. following the Valley Media route and Japan: Aki Kaneko, 323 -525 -2299 Italy: Lidia Bonguardo, 031 -570056. Fax: 031 -570485 result in the company being under the Valley carries a valuation of $231.8 million, doing a public offering after the current France: Francois Millet,Millet 33 -1- 4549 -2933 Latin America/Miami: Oliva! 305 -864-7578. Fax: 305 -864-3227 stewardship of "more patient" money, ac- based on the $25.75 management team Mexico/West Coast Latin: Daisy Ducret 323-782 -6250 cording to sources familiar with the deal. price its stock closed establishes more of Jamaica/Caribbean: Betty Ward Reid, Phone/Fax 954 -929 -5120 21. a MARKETING The financial firm already is said to at April If the acquisition track record. Associate Publisher: HOWARD APPELBAUM have signed a letter of intent to acquire Whatever the final Weisman became Promotion Director: Peggy Alten ohl is completed, Promotion Coordinator: Amy Heller AEC and is on the verge of inking a price, sources say the top executive at Senior Designer: Melissa Subatch definitive agreement, which could result that the deal will not Alliance in Novem- Assistant Marketing Manager: Corey Kronengold Eric Weisman Special Events Director: Michele Jacangelo Quigley in the purchase closing within one month result in any more ber 1997, and the Special Events Coordinator: Phyllis Demo (BillboardBulletin, April 21). The com- debt being placed on company emerged Circulation Director: JEANNE JAMIN is expected European Circulation Manager: Tim Freeman pany has spent the last month perform- Alliance. As a result from Chapter 11 in Group Sales Manager: Katia Ducheine Circulation Promotion Manager: Lori Donohue ing due diligence, those sources say. of its Chapter 11 to remain president July 1998. "Valley Circulation Sales Manager: Michael Fouratt Circulation Assistant: Andrea Irish The consortium of banks, including reorganization, Al has done an PRODUCTION Chase Manhattan and Bank of America, liance's mountain of arguably successful Director of Production & Manufacturing: MARIE R. GOMBERT Advertising Production Manager: Johny Wallace that has owned AEC since the company debt was wiped off its balance sheet. Its [initial public offering], and that should Advertising Manufacturing Manager: Lydia Mikulko successfully emerged from Chapter 11 current debt level is limited to the amount make it easier for Alliance" to go that Advertising Production Coordinator: Paul Page Editorial Production Director: Terrence C. Sanders last July is said to be anxious to cash in drawn down from its revolving credit way, says one financial observer. Editorial Production Supervisor: Anthony T. Stallings. Specials Production Editor: Marcia Repinski its chips. Those banks collectively own Associate Specials Production Editor: Marc Giaquinto Systems/Technology Supervisor: Barry Bishin 87.5% of AEC, with the remainder, in the Composition Technicians: Susan Chicola, Maria Manliclic, David Tay form of warrants, split between Alliance Directories Production Manager: Len Durham Classified Production Assistant: Gene Williams management and the Chapter 11 unse- NEW MEDIA cured creditors, most of which were Editorial Director: KEN SCHLAGER Billboard Bulletin: Michael Amicone (Managing Editor), Carolyn Horwitz bondholders. (News Ed.), Mark Solomons (International Ed.), Brett Atwood (New Media Ed.) Billboard was unable to determine at Billboard Online: Julie Taraska (News Editor), David Wertheimer (Web Site Designer), Sam D. Bell (Sales Manager), Rachel Vilson (Product Manager) press time the identity of the financial ADMINISTRATION firm, but sources say that it has confi- Distribution Director: Edward Skiba dence in current AEC management. So Billing: Brigette Wallace Credit: Shawn Norton if the acquisition is completed, Eric Assistant to the Publisher: Sylvia Sirin Weisman is expected to remain president PRESIDENT & PUBLISHER: HOWARD LANDER of the company. BILLBOARD OFFICES: Billboard also was unable to determine New York Washington, D.C. Nashville 1515 Broadway 733 15th St. N.W. 49 Music Square W. the amount being paid for Alliance, al- N.Y., NY 10036 Wash., D.C. 20005 Nashville, TN 37203 though one source said it was less than 212 -764 -7300 202 -783-3282 615 -321 -4290 edit fax 212 -536 -5358 fax 202 -737 -3833 fax 615 -320-0454 $150 million. During the Chapter 11 sales fax 212 -536 -5055 reorganization, London Tokyo the banking group Los Angeles 3rd Floor 10th Floor No. 103 turned down offers of about $100 million 5055 Wilshire Blvd. 23 Ridgmount St. Sogo -Hirakawacho Bldg., 4 -12 when Alliance was up for sale, sources Los Angeles, CA 90036 London WC1E 7AH Hirakawacho 1- chome, 323 -525 -2300 44- 171 -323 -6686 Chiyoda -ku, Tokyo 102, Japan say. Consequently, financial observers Hello Blackbird. The Blackbird Recording Co. recently inked a long -term, exclusive, world- fax 323 -525 -2394/2395 fax: 44171- 323 -23142316 3- 3262 -7246 fax 3-3262 -7247 say, the current owners probably are wide deal with the Atlantic Group, which will distribute the label's releases through WEA To Subscribe call USA: 800 -745 -8922, Europe: +44 (0) 1858435326 looking for a price in the area of $130 International: 740 -382 -3322 domestically and Warner Music International in other territories. Blackbird artists will also have million, which is above the $100 million an opportunity to graduate to the Atlantic roster (see the Beat, page 14). Shown celebrating BILLBOARD ONLINE: http: / /www.billboard.com valuation placed on Alliance during the 212 -536 -1402, sbell @billboard.com the agreement, from left, are Ron Shapiro, executive VP /GM of Atlantic Records; Mary Gorm- reorganization. ley, A &R consultant; Val Azzoli, co- chairman /co -CEO of the Atlantic Group; Billy Lehman, PRESIDENT: HOWARD LANDER Those observers point out that a price president of Blackbird; Cathy Burke, senior VP of Blackbird; Craig Kallman, executive Vice Presidents: Irwin Kornfeld, Karen Oertley, in that area makes sense in light of the Adam White VP /office of the chairman of Atlantic Records; Phil Wild, executive VP of business /legal affairs Director of Strategic Development: Ken Schlager initial public offering of Valley Media. of the Atlantic Group; and Aileen Atkins, director of business and legal affairs at Atlantic Business Manager: Joellen Sommer Woodland, Calif. whole- Billboard Music Group When the -based Records. saler went public last month, the compa- BILLBOARD MAY 1, 1999 3 www.americanradiohistory.com No. 'I IN BILLBOARD ''' VOLUME 111 NO. 18 THIS WEEK THIS WEEK THIS WEEK Billb.aral THIS WEEK THIS WEEK THIS WEEK THE BILLBOARD 200 78 I AM... NAS COWMBIA * TOP OF THE NEWS albums and singles charts. PROGRAMMING Music Pulse: Major CLASSICAL 6 International music merchants 47 Global 64 Balancing client and listener 37 Australian acts team up for an * ARIA - THE OPERA ALBUM ANDREA BOCEW PHIUPS blame a lack of superstar releases interests is key for successful for the bleak start to the sales album to benefit World Vision radio sales promotions. CLASSICAL CROSSOVER Australia's child- sponsorship pro- 37 year. 66 AirWaves: Britain's 16- T * VOICE OF AN ANGEL CHARLOTTE CHURCH SONY CLASSICAL grams. year-old Billie, already an interna- O ARTISTS a Music COUNTRY MERCHANTS a MARKETING tional phenomenon, has her eyes P 36 * COME ON OVER SHANIA TWAIN MERCURY 1 o Executive Turntable: Tim set on America. Sommer is named senior VP of 49 Reader's Digest Music takes a more traditional approach to 67 The Modern Age: God - A HEATSEEKERS 20 Refuge/MCA. * SACRED LOVE SONGS T.D. JAKES ISLAND retail by teaming up with distribu- smack's Sully Erna uses his lyrics 14 After a four -year absence, L tor Delta Music. to artfully vent his anger. All -4 -One returns with 'On & On." , B JAZZ 38 49 Buying Trends: Amazon 68 Music Video: VH1 should U * TRAVELING MILES CASSANDRA WILSON BWE NOTE 14 The Beat: Indie Blackbird and RealNetworks remain the quit while its ahead with 'Divas Recording teams with Atlantic. Live.' M JAZZ / CONTEMPORARY 38 most popular Internet sites in the S * BODY LANGUAGE BONEY JAMES WARNER BROS. 16 Boxscore: The Rolling music business, according to a Stones gross $2.78 million at the recent survey. NEW AGE 38 MGM Grand Garden in Las Vegas. Retail Track: Trans World * LOVE SONGS YANNI PRIVATE MUSIC 52 18 Continental Drift: Paul Mur- Entertainment completes its phy and his band rely on old - POP CATALOG 55 acquisition of Camelot Music. METAWCA METAWCA ELECTRA fashioned riffs and clever lyrics. The Rhythm Section: 'No * 26 53 Declarations of Indepen- stays strong in its fourth 20 Popular Uprisings: Japanese Scrubs" dents: Longtime soul songwriter R &B week atop the R &B singles chart. 25 electronica duo Boom Boom Satel- David Porter forms R &B- oriented * I AM... NAS COWMBIA lites bring Out Laud' to the U.S. 30 Dance Trax: Vicki Sue International Pocket Records. Robinson returns with a musical THE HOT 100 21 Reviews & Previews: Shar- 55 Sites + Sounds: Compet- TLC LAPACE and a new single. * NO SCRUBS ing the spotlight this week are ing digital music platforms create Garmarna, Caedmon's Call, and 33 Country: Single mother and confusion for the industry and ADULT CONTEMPORARY 65 Jim Hall & Pat Metheny. former prison guard Chalee Tenni- consumers alike. * ANGEL SARAH MCLACHLAN WARNER SUNSET son changes her career with her 56 Home Video: Despite debut album. ADULT TOP 40 65 growth, several problems keep EVERY MORNING SUGAR RAY LAVA * 37 Classical /Keeping Score: Europe's DVD market from reach- Guest columnist Fred Child dis- ing its full potential. COUNTRY 34 cusses the measures that must be * HOW FOREVER FEELS KENNY CHESNEY BNA 58 Shelf Talk: Internet compa- H taken to ensure the vitality of the nies contribute to the develop- FEATURES O classical genre. DANCE / CLUB PLAY 32 ment of video -on- demand. WARNER BROS. Classified T * STRONG ENOUGH CHER Jazz/Blue Notes: Argentine 60 38 59 Child's Play: Warner Home saxophonist Gato Barbieri cele- 63 Update /Good Works: S DANCE / MAXI -SINGLES SALES Video bows two 'Looney Tunes' 32 brates his rejuvenated commitment Sammy Hagar is one of the artists * BELIEVE CHER WARNER BOOS. tapes as part of its 'Mil-Looney- who will play at a benefit for Cali- I to music with 'Che Corazon " Um' campaign. fornia's Bohemia Waterfall Park. N HOT LATIN TRACKS 39 39 Latin Notas: Colombia - G UVIN LA VIDA LOCA RICKY MARTIN C2 * based Discos Fuentes establishes REVIEWS & PREVIEWS 77 Hot 100 Singles Spotlight: The formula for The Billboard Hot L a North American imprint. R &B 28 6,.? 100 is fine -tuned again. E * NO SCRUBS TLC LAFACE 41 Pro Audio: Daniel Lands' Kingsway Studios is up for sale. 81 This Week's Billboard RAP Online S * W AT 26 43 Songwriters & Publishers: JT MONEY FEATURING SOLE Tom MERCEDES / FREEWORW Market Watch EMI songwriter Antonin Armato 82 ROCK / MAINSTREAM ROCK TRACKS 67 branches out into production. 82 Chart Beat: Kenny Ches- ATLANTIC * HEAVY COLLECTIVE SOUL ney's "Forever" stretches its No. 1 INTERNATIONAL country reign to six weeks. ROCK / MODERN ROCK TRACKS 67 24 R &B: Chanté Moore's 'Got A 44 Warner Music International's Homefront: Billboard * MY OWN WORST ENEMY LIT RCA 82 Man` single sets the stage for her chief says his company needs to launches Spanish- and Por- 'Moment Is Mine" album. remain 'creatively agile." TOP 40 TRACKS 66 tuguese- language Web pages for NO SCRUBS TLC LAFACE * 26 Words & Deeds: Naughty 46 Hits of the World: Britney CARMARNA: P. 21 music fans in Latin America. By Nature stays true to its style. Spears is No. 1 on Switzerland's TOP VIDEO SALES 58 * TAE -BO WORKOUT VENTURA DISTRIBUTION V GUEST COMMENTARY, I DVD SALES 58 i * MEET JOE BLACK UNIVERSAL STUDIOS HOME VIDEO E KID VIDEO 59 o * MULAN WALT DISNEY HOME VIDEO Kosovo Crisis Should Spur Music Biz To Actìon S RENTALS 59 BY BOB WILLIAMS people in more than 170 countries around less small ripples of support from indi- * THERE'S SOMETHING ABOUT MARY FOJMDEO John Lennon once said we were bene- the world; viduals around the world. fited to death, and no doubt that's true. More than 170,000 people saw the Now, at another time of great human No. 1 ON THIS WEEK'S UNPUBLISHED CHARTS But today, half a million people have been concerts live in London and Philadelphia; suffering, an opportunity presents itself torn from their homes in Kosovo, and The single event raised $120 million; for us to again do something. We are lim- BLUES each day the number grows. ited only by our imaginations and deter- * THE REAL DEAL: GREATEST HITS VOLUME 2 Fifteen years ago, we came together as mination. STEVIE RAY VAUGHAN AND DOUBLE TROUBLE LEGACY `The music industry an industry through the grit and deter- Already, we have seen efforts orga- CONTEMPORARY CHRISTIAN mination of Bob Geldof to help people has a unique ability nized in Denmark (where a benefit sin- * 40 ACRES CAEDMON'S CALL ESSENTIAL starving in Ethiopia. Today, such an effort to galvanize others gle and album are planned) and Greece (where a was held). Some GOSPEL is required again to help Kosovo refugees. to a worthy cause' benefit concert * THE NU NATION PROJECT KIRK FRANKLIN GOSPO CENTRIC Does the music industry have a moral independent artists have earmarked a Bob Williams spent the last 10 years as a VP at of album proceeds for cause, KID AUDIO obligation to help? Perhaps no more so- portion the HMV. He is currently writing a novel and doing and are quietly doing their * MANNHEIM STEAMROLLER MEETS THE MOUSE or less so -than any other business sec- nonprofit consulting through a Harvard Business others surely MANNHEIM STEAMROLLER AMERICAN GRAMAPHONE tor. But what our industry does have that School alumni volunteer program. parts. THE BILLBOARD LATIN 50 should compel us to be out in front on this Over the past two weeks, New York * VUELVE RICKY MARTIN SONY DISCOS issue is a unique ability to galvanize oth- and music publicist Rob Goldstone and I have ers to a worthy cause. Beyond that, and perhaps more attempted to garner support for a Live MUSIC VIDEO Consider these facts: important, it raised awareness of the Aid -type benefit concert to be dubbed '98 VARIOUS ARTISTS EPIC MUSIC VIDEO * FAMILY VALUES TOUR Live Aid was watched by 1.4 billion unfolding tragedy- sending out count- (Continued on page 17) REGGAE * LABOUR OF LOVE III UB40 VIRGIN Commentaries appearing on this page serve as a forum for the expression of views of general interest. The opinions offered here are not necessarily those of WORLD MUSIC management. Commentaries should be submitted to Commentary Editor Marilyn A. 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Int'l Retailers Report lough Quarter BY KARL ROSS Dopico, who operates out of the Merchants Cite Poor Release Slate, Steep Discounting MIAMI - Billboard launched its RIAA's Miami office, outlined a 10th annual International Latin multi -pronged offense against A Billboard international staff re- all play the market -share game, but Music Conference here swathed in piracy that includes the following: port. How They fared In I always say, `Sales for vanity; profit a buoyant spirit propelled by Assisting U.S. Customs for sanity.' Nobody can sustain this strong record sales in the U.S. agents in Miami and elsewhere Music merchants are blaming a The Quarter level of discounting." Latino market. with the identification and seizure disappointing release schedule lack- first Brian McLaughlin, managing But a slate of industry panels, of pirated materials; ing "superstar" albums for a bleak JAPAN director of HMV Europe, says the as well as a keynote address by Working with local authorities start to the sales year in the major "Better than expected" quar- quarter had "some very steep de- Ricardo Dopico, underscored that in landmark enforcement actions, markets outside the U.S. ter, thanks to strong sales from clines, year on year" in the U.K. there is room for further expan- such as the New York Police Although some positive signs local acts. There was, however, "the odd good sion. Department's operations Copycat emerged -notably in Japan-record GERMANY week, particularly when the `Now .. . In his keynote speech at the I and II; dealers in leading international mar- Sales down 30% in January 42' compilation [on EMI/Virgin /Uni- event, held April 20 -22, Dopico, Establishing a reward pro- kets turned to price- cutting and and February, recovering in versal] was released [March 29]; that director of Latin music at the gram trading cash for information looked for strong performances from March. week, they sold about 212,000 copies Recording Industry Assn. of leading to the discovery of pirate local acts to help them through what is U.K. [in total], but overall it's probably America (RIAA), said that CD -ROM laboratories; and described as a "really tough" quarter. Huge discounts pulling in the down on last year." aggressive curbs against piracy Devising a pirate -proof way to Whereas most retailers report a customers -but at what cost to He insists, however, that HMV had can increase sales volume in the download music over the Internet flat or downright poor sales perfor- dealers? a "very, very successful quarter in a legitimate market. through the Secure Digital Music mance in January- March, merchants FRANCE very, very competitive market." Dopico warned that the RIAA Initiative. in Japan say it was an improvement A decline in the singles mar- would be "turning up the volume In an ensuing piracy panel, over the same period in 1998, thanks ket and a "dramatically bad" FRANCE: PAUCITY OF PRODUCT on enforcement" against music Gabriel Abaroa, executive presi- to big -selling titles by female Japan- February. At French market leader FNAC, piracy, which was the industry dent of the Latin American Fed- ese R &B/soul vocalists such as Hi- AUSTRALIA record manager Thierry Hidoux con- topic that dominated the agenda eration for the Phonographic karu Utada. Her debut album has Touring acts sold many firms that the opening quarter was at Billboard's inaugural Latin Industry, painted a stark scenario shipped 6 million copies since its albums, propping up a flat three difficult, singling out a lack of major music conference in 1990. of pirating elsewhere in the hemi- March 10 release, according to Toshi- months. new releases as the primary con- Commenting that piracy con- sphere. Abaroa said FLAPF, as ba -EMI, making it Japan's all -time CANADA tributing factor. tinues to afflict Latin music to a the organization is known by its top -selling album. Britney Spears providing "1998 was an exceptional year," he disproportionate degree, Dopico Spanish acronym, estimates "The first quarter was better than some light amid the sales gloom. notes, "with huge releases such as said that 50% of all seizures of pirate rings are selling nearly as expected but not great," says Tower NETHERLANDS `Titanic,' but in January 1999 the counterfeit materials reported much product throughout Latin Records Far East managing director Consumers' demand for big market was flat, and in February it last year to the RIAA involved America and the Caribbean as Keith Cahoon. "We were bracing for hits remains unsatisfied. was dramatically bad. There were no Latin music. (Continued on page 77) a rocky road, but actually there have important releases in those months, been some pleasant surprises along and the market only got back on the way." results from heavy discounting cam- track in mid -March with the new Adds Takehiko Nagatomo of the paigns at major music merchants - album from Francis Cabrel on sales promotion department of Shin - including Virgin itself-and its at- Columbia. seido, Japan's biggest music retailer, tendant effect on profit margins. "We have to look at ways of filling "The first quarter has been much These have seen the prices of some our outlets more regularly even if better than last year." He notes there traditionally strong -selling catalog there are no new blockbusters to have been strong sales by Japanese items that would normally sell for sell -and the labels should spread female vocalists in the R &B/soul vein, 9.99 -10.99 pounds ($15.98 -$17.69) releases throughout the year. If not," such as Utada, Misia, and Marike reduced to less than 5 pounds ($8.05). he warns, "we'll have only three Ide, and other female pop or rock Although claiming his chain months of intense activity and a big artists, such as Ami Suzuki and enjoyed a "very good" first quarter, hole for the rest of the year." Ringo Sheena. Wright adds, "It's been one that was The French singles market is in International product, however, dominated by marketing activities." decline, which local labels attribute continues to perform poorly com- He cautions against an expansion of to increased competition for teen- pared with Japanese music. the price- cutting trend, noting, agers' disposable income and the "Everybody's capable of selling prod- sales impact of digital home copying. GERMANY: MIXED PICTURE uct, but you have to sell at the right Hidoux adds, "There were fewer big In Germany -the world's third - price." hits during the quarter, and with an a increase 4.40 Her Love Is Our Love. Whitney Houston was honored recently by her label largest music market behind the U.S. Labels should take more careful of singles prices [from he goes on, ($4.69) to 5.20 ($5.54)], home, Arista Records, with a party celebrating the five -times -platinum status of and Japan -the picture was less approach to discounting, euros euros encouraging, and some retailers saw in order to protect margins. "We can (Continued on page 70) her album "My Love Is Your Love." Friends, executives, and celebrities joined 30% Houston at Cipriani in New York following the VH1 Divas Live concert. Shown, sales drop by as much as in Jan- from left, are VH1 president John Sykes, Houston, Mary J. Blige, and Arista uary and February, before picking up Records president Clive Davis. in March. However, Bodo Bochnig, chairman of trade body the German Record 2 New Deals For Red Ant Retailers Assn. and owner of inde- launch Ready To Tap Into Web pendent record store Schallplatten- BY ED CHRISTMAN ing deal with the London office of zentrum in Wuppertal, says his own NEW YORK-Red Ant, armed Mushroom should bolster the first-quarter sales were up 4% on the with a new international licensing label's fortunes. That multi -year Frenzy With A Stock Offering same period in 1998, an increase he deal with Mushroom Records and deal will make Red Ant product hopes to maintain throughout the a renewed financial commitment available in Asia, Australia, Japan, BY DON JEFFREY about $74.8 million for the company. entire year. from its Wall Street backer New Zealand, and the U.K. Previ- NEW YORK- Internet music corn - It says in its prospectus that it will Wolfgang Orthmayr, managing Wasserstein Perella (Billboard - ously, Red Ant product was not pany Launch Media was set to go use the proceeds for sales, market- director of the market -leading WOM Bulletin, April 21), is looking to available in most of those markets. public April 23, feeding investors' ing, capital expenditures, and work- chain, is less optimistic, predicting build on the accomplishments of its According to Red Ant, Mush- hunger for online stocks. ing capital. that 1999 sales will be "flat at best." first three years of existence. room, a subsidiary of Rupert Mur- Launch, operator of an online Begun in 1994 and based in Santa Although declining to give specific fig- Red Ant president/CEO Randy doch's News International, will music site and a music magazine on Monica, Calif., Launch booked a net ures, he says first- quarter sales were Phillips points out that its first No. immediately release "Fairy Tales." CD -ROM, is taking advantage of the loss of $13.4 million last year on a "stable." Local acts performed well 1 single, Divine's "Lately," which Other Red Ant artists covered by big boom in Internet issues. It joins 61% rise in revenue to $5 million. during the quarter, and Orthmayr peaked on The Billboard Hot 100 the deal include EYC, Psychotica, such music -related initial public offer- The net loss the year before was $6.7 particularly praises the marketing last November, gives the label plen- Robynn Ragland, naked, Ms. Toi, ings of recent years as RealNetworks, million. Revenue was up primarily campaign conducted for Wolfsheim by ty to build on. "The album, `Fairy and Aaron Skyy. broadcast.com, CDnow, and N2K. because of increases in advertising the Strange Ways label and Motor. Tales,' is gold now and selling "We are excited about being in Launch's stock was priced at $22 a and magazine subscriptions. about 10,000 a week; the new sin- business with [Mushroom]," says share by its underwriter Hambrecht Earlier this year, Launch agreed U.K.: HEAVY DISCOUNTING gle, `One More Try,' impacted top Phillips. "There is some reciproci- & Quist. The price had been raised to acquire SW Networks, a provider According to Simon Wright, man- 40 radio; and we are preparing a ty whereby we may look at issuing three times in the days preceding the of content for radio and Internet aging director of Virgin Megastores, third single, `Good And Plenty,' to Mushroom product, but it is not IPO, from an initial $12 -$14. broadcasts, from Sony Music Enter- the U.K. market during the period go to urban and crossover radio." dictated by the contract." Launch was selling more than 3.4 tainment. Sony had a 13.7% stake in was "very soft." One of the main dif- Phillips also says that the licens- (Continued on page 70) million shares, which would raise (Continued on page 80) ficulties facing British retail, he says, 6 BILLBOARD MAY 1, 1999 www.americanradiohistory.com www.americanradiohistory.com HoRIzoN BMI announces a major series of initiatives that harness the power of technology to redefine the "state -of- the -art" in performing rights and music licensing. We call it the Horizon Project. Over the Next Two Years... SONGWRITERS & COMPOSERS Register new works from your computer via the Internet. Receive royalty information via secured online access. Electronic deposit of royalty payments to your bank account. An exclusive, secure Web domain to review catalogs, update account information; make inquiries; and participate in a spectrum of industry- leading professional discount programs. PUBLISHERS Secure download of royalty information to your computer, with a choice of data formats. Register new works online. 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HORIZON` P R O J E C T leadership technology innovation Visit us at bmi.com® T www.americanradiohistory.com Anthony Newley Dies Reed Prevails In Platters Suit BY BILL HOLLAND assembled a group that performed as Kocinich says he was pleased For Herb Reed, a founder of the the Platters, although none of its that the appellate court sided with Had Hits On Charts And Stage Platters, it's "Twilight Time" for members were part of the original Reed. "Herb's the hero in this, but "The Great Pretender," after a judge ensemble. Reed filed suit in 1995. as you know, it's been at a signifi- BY NIGEL HUNTER the former spelling triumphed in in the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Ap- Robi's lawyers say they "are con- cant cost burden to him, and I think LONDON -April has brought a most archives and also defines an peals in San Francisco ruled that sidering all appellate options," which it's up to Congress to make it easi- sad sequence of events with the offense in the army discipline code. Reed's current Platters group has would include 9th Circuit reconsid- er for these performers to protect death of Anthony Newley, 67, April Newley recorded for Decca, and the exclusive right to use the trade- eration or a Supreme Court appeal. themselves." 14 in Florida, just 11 days after the a song from the film, "I've Waited mark name. A bill addressing the "copycat Twenty -five members of leg- demise of Lionel Bart (Billboard, So Long," gave him his first hit The ruling in the lawsuit, Martha group" issue has been introduced in endary groups such as the Supremes April 17). when it reached No. 3 on the U.K. Robi vs. Herb Reed, sets a precedent the House by Rep. Dennis Kocinich, and the Coasters visited members of The two men, both victims of singles chart. An EP of the movie's that could have an impact on other D -Ohio. The Truth in Rock Act, Congress March 16 to drum up sup- cancer, were founding fathers of songs rose on the same chart to original rock'n'roll performers and H.R. 1125, would make it easier for port; they were to meet with mem- postwar rock'n'roll in the U.K. No. 13 in 1959. "copycat groups." older performers to obtain legal bers of the House Judiciary Com- Both also imbued the British musi- He scored two No.1 successes in Perhaps the most well -known and relief in challenging alleged "knock- mittee the week of April 19 to urge a cal theater the U.K. in successful R &B vocal group of the off" or imposter groups (Billboard, hearing on the bill. with a vitality 1960 with '50s, the Platters are best known for March 27). that had been "Why" and "Do the aforementioned two songs, as lacking for You Mind," the well as for the hit "Only You." But the years. latter written group also scored hit after hit for Anthony for him by nearly a decade after it began re- Q Prime Sues Hole for Split George New- Lionel Bart. cording in 1953 for Federal Records ley was born "Why," written and later Mercury Records, a streak This story was prepared by Carolyn than that amount, plus a judgment Sept. 24, 1931, by Robert Mar- that lasted until "Red Sails In The Horwitz, news editor of Billboard - entitling Q Prime to compensation in Hackney in cucci and Peter Sunset" in 1960. Bulletin. for the remainder of the agreement the East End de Angelis, was The April 2 decision by Judge plus 10 years. of London. At the subject of Judith N. Keep, writing for a three- NEW YORK-Q Prime Inc. has filed Q Prime and its attorneys declined the onset of an unsuccessful a breach -of- contract suit against comment; representatives for Hole the wartime lawsuit by the Hole, which split from the manage- could not be reached by press time. blitz on Lon- Francis, Day & 'The court must ment company in March (Billboard- don, he was ANTHONY NEWLEY Hunter music Bulletin, March 30). The action, filed evacuated to publishing determine which April 16 in U.S. District Court for the Morecambe, Lancashire, where he company, alleging that it plagia- party is "The Great Southern District of New York, was billeted with a former music rized "In A Little Spanish Town." alleges the "abrupt and offensive ter- hall (vaudeville) artist whose sto- Other Newley hits in 1960 and Pretender" ' mination of a contractual relation- ries of the old days treading the 1961 included Lloyd Price's "Per- ship" and a "transparent attempt" to boards bred in his young lodger an sonality," "If She Should Come To deprive Q Prime of compensation early interest in the theater. You," and two novel takes on tradi- judge panel, upheld a 1997 U.S. Dis- (BillboardBuletin, April 21). After the war, Newley was tional material: the English folk trict Court in Nevada ruling that According to the suit, Q Prime accepted by the Italia Conti stage song "Strawberry Fair" and the determined that founder and surviv- began formally managing Hole in school as a pupil doubling as nursery rhyme "Pop Goes The ing member Reed alone is entitled to February 1995. The company claims teaboy, and after a few weeks a vis- Weasel," which Newley colored use the Platters name because "he is that under its management, the band iting film producer picked him for with some London cockney humor in a position to control the quality of has "flourished," playing larger and the title role in "The Adventures and allusions. the group's services," and because a more prestigious concert venues than Of Dusty Bates." This led to sev- Newley made his West End rival group with no original members it previously had and seeing boosted eral other juvenile movie roles, but stage debut in 1955 in John using the name would "lead to confu- sales of the albums "Live Through The Heatseekers Trick. Miami - in 1948 sion the breakthrough came Cranko's modernistic revue among reasonable consumers." This" and "Celebrity Skin." The suit based rapper Trick Daddy is pictured his of Artful "Cranks." The success of "Idle On The has not on alleges the members of Hole in with portrayal the court yet decided that wearing his Billboard Heatseekers T- Dodger in the film version of Parade," coupled with a wish to damages. a termination letter "set forth vague, shirt to celebrate his album Charles Dickens' "Oliver Twist," create and direct something per- In evaluating the case, Keep unsubstantiated, and untrue claims "www.thug.com" (Slip-N-Slide /At- directed by David Lean. sonally for the stage, enabled him wrote: "In essence, this court must of `breaches' by Q Prime" and de- !antic) reaching No. 1 on the Heat - Newley's prowess as a singer to respond positively to an invita- determine which party is `The Great clared "without justification" that seekers chart. The album, which 1959 is flowered in the movie "Idle tion in 1961 from songwriter Pretender' and which not." their contract was terminated and reached the top spot in the March 13 in in On Parade," which he played a Leslie Bricusse to write a musical. The 9th Circuit, agreeing with that they would pay no further man- issue, has since leapt into the top 100 rock'n'roll drafted for nation- The in star pair closeted themselves the District Court, ruled against agement commissions. of The Billboard 200, where it current- Q al service. This scenario led to isolation for a week of intensive, Martha Robi, the wife of another Prime claims that at the time of ly stands at No. 35. Trick Daddy's lat- member, Paul had some dissension about whether uninterrupted work that resulted original Robi, who the termination, Hole owed the com- est single, "Nann" (featuring Trina), is on 81) 1962 $180,000 in "Idle" should really be "Idol," but (Continued page broken off from the group in pany accrued compensa- No. 9 on Hot Rap Singles. and never returned. Robi later tion. The suit seeks damages not less E X E C U T I V E T U R N T A B L E RECORD COMPANIES. Tim Sommer is named senior VP of Refuge /MCA Records in Universal City, Calif. He was VP of A& R, West Coast, for Atlantic Records. Bryn Bridenthal is named head of publicity at DreamWorks Records in Los Angeles. She was head of media and artist relations at Geffen. SOMMER BRIDENTHAL LEACH ROBERTS SCHWARTZ NEGAS PROENZA EIDGAH Bryan Leach is promoted to VP of A& R at Blunt Recordings /TVT management. She was director of in New York. She was manager of West Coast regional promotion man- RELATED FIELDS. The Recording Records in New York. He was direc- music advertising for the Box Music publicity. ager, in Los Angeles; Pam Jones Industry Assn. of America in Wash- tor of A& R. Network. The Zomba Group of labels in New Ohio Valley regional promotion man- ington, D.C., promotes Tim Sites to Sean Roberts is promoted to Manny Proenza is promoted to York promotes Susan Annarumma ager, in Cleveland; and Denise senior VP of marketing. He was head director of A&R at Wax Trax! /TVT director of information technology at to associate director of master li- Young Southeast regional promotion of communications. Records in New York. He was man- Rhino in Los Angeles. He was man- censing. She was manager of master manager, in Atlanta. They were, Lyrick Studios in Dallas promotes ager of A &R. ager of information technology. licensing. respectively, Southwest regional pro- Lisa Curtright -Arlen to director of Michael Schwartz is promoted to Mandana Eidgah is appointed Kevin Doyle is named VP of Ram- motion manager for Virgin Records; retail development /plush sales. She senior director of advertising/cre - product and marketing manager at page Music in New York. He was A &R West Coast regional promotion man- was national sales manager. ative services at Sony Music in New Buddha Records in New York. She manager at ZYX Music Distribution. ager for Priority Records; Ohio Val- Dawn Geller is named national York. He was director of advertising/ was marketing coordinator at Sony Warner Bros. Records' urban mu- ley regional promotion manager for director of mix -show radio promo- creative services. Classical. sic department names Renee Bur - A &M Records; and Southwest tion. She was assistant to the pres- Sony Classical in New York names Theola Borden is promoted to dine Southwest regional promotion regional promotion manager for ident of Invasion Management. Stacie Negas director of product director of publicity at Jive Records manager, in Dallas; Rod Edwards Sony/550 Records. 10 BILLBOARD MAY 1. 1999 www.americanradiohistory.com The World's Leading International Songwriting Competition LAUSLai RANE) tlylddarió AUDIX ompetition E E DigTach A TRAM or INNOVATION QUANTEGY Pofessioral Media GRAND PRIZE US$20,000 N CASH . AND MERCHANDISE! PreSonus* Audio Electronks WINNERS WILL BE DETERMINED BY éwa/k TOP MUSIC INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS! 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According to the label, an album that can do extraordinarily NEW YORK-As the May 18 world- those two sets have collectively sold well in every territory in the world." Sparks Flood Of Sets wide release of the Backstreet Boys' more than 10 million copies world- But after such a long layover be- BY BILL HOLLAND of inimitable orchestral and small- hotly touted new disc, "Millennium," wide. tween releases abroad -and hot on Edward "Duke" Ellington, in group arrangements. No ensem- approaches, Jive Records is striving "It's both a pleasure and a relief the heels of an album that continues that charming, droll way of his, ble outside the classical field has to prove that the act can transcend the to sell briskly in the U.S. -will the used to tell his audi- ever been recorded boy -group phenomenon it triggered quintet's legion of teen fans, who are ences, "We love you more than the Duke and evolve into a mature, harmony - being fed numerous acts with a sim- madly." Ellington Orchestra. driven group with career longevity. ilar look and sound, readily come Now, on the occa- Including privately Largely produced by Max Martin, back for more? Initial response to the sion of the centennial circulated taped who helmed the mega -hits "Quit single "I Want It That Way" hints celebration of his performances, the Playing Games (With My Heart)" that they very likely will. birth Thursday (29), number of record- and "I'll Never Break Your Heart"- the record industry is ings hovers at 10,000. with Robert "Mutt" Lange and Steve RABID RESPONSE saying the same Moreover, few musi- Lipson also contributing cuts -"Mil- The infectious midtempo tune had thing with an impres- cians or composers lennium" is the group's first album to BACKSTREET BOYS a worldwide radio premiere April 12 sive parade of remas- Duke Ellingto n with Billy of any stripe outside be released simultaneously in all ter- to rabid listener response. Radio 1 tered Ellingtonia. Strayhorn. the classical field ritories around the world. With for all of us to finally be on the same and Capital Radio in the U.K. report The Ellington have had as much of SoundScan -reported sales of 7.9 mil- page," says Bert Meyer, VP of Jive a heavy flow of positive phone re- legacy is staggering: more than their repertoire in print as long as lion units, the Boys' eponymous 1997 Europe. "After waiting 17 months for sponse, as do most stations in the 2,000 compositions and thousands (Continued on page 73) U.S. collection is actually a compila- a new album, while the group built its States. With airplay on 144 stations, tion of two European sets issued in base in the States, we believe we have (Continued on page 80) Warner Bros. Positions Cibo Matto To Break Its `Stereotype' Alligator Set BY CARRIE BELL horns, funked -out bass, rock, metal, Matto, and then move on to the group pan; the album bows May 26 and in- LOS ANGELES -Yuka Honda of waltz, farfisa organ, and pop. who knows nothing about them." cludes the bonus track "Backseat." Reunites Vets Of Cibo Matto expects a lot of bang for Cibo Matto's first album, 1996's A five-song sampler, shipping May Cibo Matto's self- titled 1995 mini - her 15 bucks when she sets foot in a "Viva! La Woman," has sold 74,000 11 to college and alternative radio, album and "Viva! La Woman" were record store. She kept that in mind units in the U.S., according to Sound - influential clubs, and trendy retail- released in Japan by the indie Peo- Gulf Coast Blues while recording the band's sopho- Scan. The group has ers, will include the ple's Records, which is part of the more Warner Bros. set, "Stereotype appeared on sound- first two singles, "Sci- Tokyo -based Bad News entertain- BY CHRIS MORRIS A," due in the U.S. on June 8. tracks to "Half-Baked" Fi Wasabi" and "Moon - ment group. According to Bad News, LOS ANGELES -The glory "I've been a listener of music much and "Kids In The Hall: child." The album will the 1995 album sold 20,000 copies, days of Gulf Coast blues will be longer than I've been a player, and, Brain Candy" and the ship two weeks later to while "Viva! La Woman" sold about recaptured May 25, when Chica- as a listener, I am cautious of what compilations "KCRW: college programmers. 40,000, including 20,000 imports. records I buy," Honda says. "If I Rare On Air Vol. 2" and The band will tour The group still has a fairly low pro- spend $15 on a CD, I want to listen "Tibetan Freedom this summer and fall. file in Japan. But Kyotaro Imoto, the to it a lot and get my money's worth." Concert." Warner is also pursuing Warner Music Japan A &R staffer Striving to give fans their money's "Anticipation for a non -music partners for handling the act's new album, says, worth, Honda and her bandmate second album has been CIBO MATTO promotions. "In the last three or four years, Cibo Miho Hatori spent months in a New building since the Bob Say, buyer for Matto have developed strong con- Long John Hunter, Lonnie York recording studio and leaning on debut," says Warner Bros. VP of the Reseda, Calif.- based, six -store nections with the Grand Royal Brooks, and Phillip Walker. musical friends like Sean Lennon; marketing (U.S.) Peter Rauh. "Our Moby Disc, expects the album to be crowd, like the Beastie Boys and Jon Timo Ellis; Marc Ribot; John Medes- plan is to reinforce through the tra- one of the chain's best summer sell- Spencer, and that gives them a cool go -based Alligator Records ki and Billy Martin of Medeski, Mar- ditional bases that there is a new ers. "I'm sure all the people that image here in Japan." releases "Lone Star Shootout." tin & Wood; Soul Coughing's Sebas- record coming. First, we will reach bought the last one will come back," It's a blazing reunion of three tian Steinberg; and Buffalo the people who are already fans, like he says. Assistance in preparing this story veteran singer /guitarists from Daughter's Zak and Yumiko Ohno. college radio, expand to an audience Cibo Matto's new album is its first was provided by Steve McClure in (Continued on page 70) The result is a mix of rap, jazz that has some understanding of Cibo to be released by Warner Music Ja- Tokyo. truth is hidden below the surface the J . /I u { uu rurn, tfnu '' f the new album featuring last goodbye IN sorry) !I''TnRFS NfIWt BILLBOARD MAY 1, 1999 13 www.americanradiohistory.com Artists & Music All -4 -One Stays Vocal With `On & On' BlitzzlAtlantic Act Diversifies Its Sound For Third Album BY CHARLES KAREL BOULEY II Men opened the door for all of us, LOS ANGELES -At a time when it was about vocal talent. When we the market is riddled with har- hit with a doo -wop song back then, monizing boy groups, Blitzz /At- it set us apart. It was different lantic act All -4 -One is preparing than what was going on. The same to do battle to regain its spot holds true today. The thing that's among the pop elite with its latest happened now is that, once again, disc, "On & On," due in stores we are being set apart from the June 8. other male groups out there be- The group's arsenal is well - cause we're not that pretty-boy- Getting Cozy. Hybrid /Sire act Guster takes a break during recording sessions stocked- starting with its im- ALL-4 -ONE image , style- over -substance type for the follow -up to its 1998 disc, "Goldfly." The Boston -based trio is working at pressive history. Introduced on group." the Plant in northern California with producer Steve Lillywhite. The album is due Blitzz /Atlantic in 1994 with the some time. At the end of the Love "On & On" boasts 15 tracks this summer. Pictured, from left, are Guster's Ryan Miller, Lillywhite, and Guster's doo -wop single "So Much In You Like That tour, we all wanted from an army of heavy- hitting Adam Gardner and Brian Rosenworcel. Love," the group followed that hit a break. We took one; some of us (Continued on page 19) with its now-signature recording got married, got the family things "I Swear " -a ballad that stayed going on, started other businesses atop The Billboard Hot 100 for 11 ... took a breath." weeks. The hits continued with During their time off, the boy - Blackbird Reaches Worldwide Deal With the act's second album, which group explosion happened. When yielded the top five pop smash "I Al1-4 -One first arrived in 1994, Can Love You Like That." many saw the act as an outgrowth Atlantic; Guided By Voices Signs With TVT Then came the break -four of the Boyz II Men phenomenon. years to be precise. "The break The group -which consists of FLYING HIGH: Blackbird Recording Co. has inked sented by Atlanta -based Russell Carter ... Following was a combination of things," says Delious, Tony Borowiak, Alfred an exclusive, worldwide deal with Atlantic Records. The its split with Wendy Laister's Magus Entertainment, group member Delious. "When Nevarez, and Jamie Jones -even- label, founded in 1994 by Billy Lehman, had been dis- Aerosmith has inked with Trudy Green at HK Man - you come out of the box and have tually dispelled such criticism. tributed through Sire. Its greatest success has been al- agement ... Madonna, who has parted with Q Prime a success like our first album and "There are a lot of all -male, ternative group Everything, which scored a hit with Management, will now be represented solely by then continue that with a second, image- oriented groups out there the song "Hooch" last year. Caresse Norman. Norman had been co- managing the the label works you quite a bit. So right now," says Delious. "Prod- The first release through the new venture is Bell artist with Q Prime. it had been pretty intense for ucts. Productions. When Boyz II Book & Candle's "Read My Sign." Also on the Black- bird roster are Angry Salad (Continental Drift, Bill- ON THE ROAD: Motley Crue and the Scorpions board, May 17, 1997), Brownie Mary (Continental kick off a tour June 29 at the Merriweather Post Pavil- Drift, Billboard, June 15, 1996), Deanna Kirk, Richard ion in Columbia, Md. The Scorps, who remain signed to Julian, and Eric Bogosian. EastWest Records outside of the U.S., are looking for a Verve's Diana Kran Lookiog Acts will initially be worked by deal in America following their Blackbird's staff and, as success departure from Atlantic. Are To Beyond Base dictates, have the potential to grad- John Kalodner and CMC listen - Expand Jazz uate to Atlantic's roster and be ing? ... Wyclef Jean & the BY LARRY LeBLANC by veteran Johnny Mandel -is being worked by the Atlantic staff. In the Refugee Allstars, Our Lady TORONTO -Verve Music Group released May 21 in Japan, May 31 in U.S., Blackbird /Atlantic releases Peace, Jamiroquai, and Mickey executives view Diana Krall's first Europe, and June 8 in the U.S. will be distributed by WEA. Inter- Hart & Planet Drum have disc for the label, "When I Look In "When I Look In Your Eyes" is the nationally, releases will go through GU M joined the lineup for Woodstock follow -up to 1997's Grammy -nomi- Warner Music International. '99, to be held July 23 -25 . . . nated "Love Scenes," which spawned by Melinda Newman Gladys Knight will make her the saucy AC hit "Peel Me A Grape" STUFF: TVT, which has been on Broadway debut May 11 when she and sold 306,000 units in the U.S., a signing spree, has inked Guided joins the cast of "Smokey Joe's according to SoundScan. By Voices. The Dayton, Ohio, band's label debut, "Do Cafe" for 11 days. She follows stints by Pam Tillis and "Diana Krall is poised for an inter- The Collapse," was produced by Ric Ocasek and will be Lou Rawls in the salute to the music of Leiber and national breakout," says David Mc- released Aug. 3. The alternative act, most recently on Stoller. Tony Orlando joins the cast in June. Donagh, VP of international market- Matador, now consists of Robert Pollard on vocals /gui- ing at the label. "Even in countries tar, Doug Gillard on guitar/vocals, Jim MacPherson WAKE -UP CALL: The Hard Rock Hotel in Las KRALL that haven't sold many of her on drums, and Nate Farley on bass/guitar. The album's Vegas has been running a series of entertainment trade records, her profile is beyond that of first single, "Hold On Hope," is available for download ads that feature drawings of various scenarios. One Your Eyes," as a recording that will a jazz artist." via Microsoft's Windows Media Technologies 4.0 on shows two loosely clad women fondling each other's transform the jazz chanteuse into a Verve's strategy in marketing Launch.com ... A reunited Stone Temple Pilots are butts in a casino while fully dressed men look on, anoth- mass -appeal artist. Krall is to present her as an artist in a Los Angeles studio with producer Brendan er features two women with a boa (and not much else) "I get chills when I hear the al- unhindered by niche boundaries. "I O'Brien, working on their fourth album ... Former in a hotel room while their male companion videotapes bum," says Tommy LiPuma, chair- don't want to be a jazz diva," says Atlantic A &R staffer Tim Sommer has been named them, and another shows a woman in a bikini walking man of Verve Music Group (U.S.) and Krall, who has often been compared senior VP of Refuge, an MCA imprint. Producer Don around the casino, again surrounded by fully clothed Krall's longtime producer. to such jazz vocalists as Carmen Gehman is president of Refuge ... Mariah Carey has men. In addition, the hotel has mailed a series of post- The 13 -song set-highlighted by McRae, Ella Fitzgerald, and Shirley been named national spokesperson for Nickelodeon's cards to industry -ites featuring the ads. I know because splendid arrangements of six tracks (Continued on page 18) the Big Help. The year -round campaign encourages I got a set. kids to volunteer in their communities ... Britney Now, I'm all for sex, drugs, and rock'n'roll, but my Spears has signed a development deal with Columbia question is, What year is it at the Hard Rock Hotel in TriStar for a comedy or drama series. She has also Las Vegas? If the hotel is going after corporate busi- inked with Sony Signatures for licensing and mer- ness, which I have to believe it is given where these ads chandising (BillboardBulletin, April 20) ... Tom have been placed, the hotel seems completely unaware Waits' episode of "Storytellers" will debut on VH1 May that women are the ones in many entertainment cor- 23 ... "Matchbox 20 Live From Australia" will air on porations making the decisions as to where their exec - pay- per-view on Saturday (1). A portion of the proceeds utives are staying these days on business. These ads from the concert, culled from various dates on the also ignore the fact that many top executives at record group's '98 Australian tour, will benefit the Elton John companies traveling these days are women. It's hard AIDS Foundation, VH1 Save the Music, and Children of for me to imagine Epic/550 president Polly Anthony the Night. or Atlantic Records executive VP Andrea Ganis or Elektra Entertainment chairman/CEO Sylvia Rhone MANAGEMENT UPDATES: Danielle Brisebois, seeing one of these ads and saying, "Wow, that place whose first album for RCA Records will come out in really wants my business." Book me at the Bellagio, September, has changed managers. She is now repre- thank you. THE SOUND OF PROFESSIONALS...WORLDWIDE." 14 BILLBOARD MAY 1, 1999 www.americanradiohistory.com "Y00 cnn't H L ROCH RilO ROUI! - OZZY OSBOURNE fl Billboard SPOtLiqilt It's 1999 and Hard Music /Metal is still alive and kicking ass. Black Sabbath and Iron Maiden are blasting back on the scene with revival tours. Limp Bizkit, Korn and Marilyn Manson are ripping up the charts. Buck Cherry has "Lit Up" the airwaves and Metallica and Motley Crüe are still making noise. Crank up the volume and join Billboard's celebration of the resurgence of Hard Music /Metal. This is one party you don't want to miss! Contact: Adam Waldman: 212 -536 -5172 fax: 212- 536 -5055 [email protected] Nr \v 'fork Los Angeles Nashville London /UK 212-536-5004 323 -525 -2307 615- 321 -4297 44 -171- 323 -6686 www.americanradiohistory.com Artists & Music Minty Fresh's Floraline Gìves 'BOs5tyle Pop A New Spin For The Present BY DAVID RICHARDS Burgess, keyboardist Darren That sound, says Atchison, is The album certainly recalls negotiating a publishing con- SILVER SPRING, Md. -On June Tablan, and vocalist Linda perhaps most closely related to the pop side of the early '80s. tract- generally each play a 1, Atlanta's Floraline will release Sharp -share "a lot of influ- '80s -era favorites Duran Duran. One song in particular, "Con- prominent creative role. its debut self-titled album on ences, everyone from Stevie course," has traces of early "Jason will come up with a jazz Minty Fresh. However, don't Wonder to Blondie to Astrud Berlin, à la "The Metro." Some of chord progression, Abe will fill it expect the cookie -cutter sound Gilberto. Abe alone must have the set's new wave sound is due out, and we all work on polishing ingrained in that city's rock thousands of CDs, so it was a to the influence of producer it," says Atchison. scene. The act goes against the real struggle to define our David Trumfio, who also worked Some songs on the album, like grain with a style that combines sound." on last year's Aluminum Group "Eighty One," "I Should Say," the requisite guitars with elec- The band finally coalesced album, "Plano." and "Just The Way," recall a tronica and Anglo- influenced around the breathy chanteuse - "He was fun to work with, but disco -influenced new wave vocals. like vocals of Sharp, whom they [it was] also strange," says Atchi- sound, in a vein similar to the Jesse Atchison, the drummer found singing in a jazz band. son. "We were not used to having Cardigans- another band that and co- founder of Floraline with "She was just one of the backup FLORALINE someone come in and tell us got its U.S. start at Minty Fresh. guitarist Jason Winter -Jarnigan, singers, but she clearly had a stuff, but it worked out really "Our label definitely has that says the band intentionally aimed presence," Atchison recalls. "We all liked their sense of style well." distinctive sound," notes Minty to be different. Atchison says the "She was the missing piece to and fun when it came to music," Scott Herren also worked on a Fresh managing director Antho- members of the band -which the puzzle that made everything he says. "We all grew up with large part of the album's pro- ny Musiala. also includes bassist Abe fall into place." that band as an influence." gramming. "We recorded the Musiala says that while it's album in a very short period of been hard trying to match Flo- time," says Atchison. "So, some raline with a band to tour with, of the programming was done the self- managed group will hit without David." the road this summer. In crafting its songs, the mem- Minty Fresh will be working A wild, rollercoaster ride through bers of the band -currently (Continued on page 19) 40 years of rock `n' roll history amusement BOXSCORE b u s l n e S S o TOP 10 CONCERT GROSSES Gross Attendance Frank, funny, and ARTIST(S) Venue Date(s) Ticket Price(s) Capacity Promoter illuminating, here are THE ROLLING STONES MGM Grand Garden April 16 $2,780,450 12,566 TNA USA/in- house/ SUGAR RAY Las Vegas $400/$100 sellout Universal /Silva- eye- opening accounts Hewitt BIICHSTIIBE of encounters with Bob Dylan, GEORGE STRAIT TIM texas Stadium April 18 $2,000.028 48.150 PACE Touring/SFX Jimi Hendrix, MCGRAW. DIXIE CHICKS. Irving. Texas 549.50/529.50 sellout Touring KENNY CHESNEY JO DEE MEMOIRS Gene Pitney, MESSINA, MARK WILLS, Bill Graham, ASLEEP AT THE WHEEL Of ROCK Quincy Jones, GEORGE STRAIT TIM Rice Stadium, April 17 $1.808.127 45,999 PACE Touring/SFX 'N ROLL MCGRAW, DIXIE CHICKS, Rice University $49.50/$29.50 sellout Touring Blood, Sweat & Tears, KENNY CHESNEY JO DEE Houston SURVIVOR MESSINA, MARK WILLS, Mike Bloomfield, ASLEEP AT THE WHEEL The Rolling Stones, ANDREA ROCELLI San Diego Sports April 14 $1,312,875 13,520 Bill Silva Presents/ Arena $500/$45 13,788 Concerts West/ Lynyrd Skynyrd, San Diego Princeton Entertain- BflGHSTfiBujflG George Harrison, ment Miles Davis,The Tubes, CELINE DION Alamodome April 4 $1,047,750 17,115 PACE Concerts Nils Lofgren, San Antonio $66/$56/$36 sellout Stevie Ray Vaughan, and scores of others AL April 11 15,841 PACE Concerts whose paths crossed CELINE DION Compaq Center $904,499 K00p1 Houston $66.25/$50.75/ sellout $30.75 lt Kooper's while musical history was being written. "This is a smart, funny, and TIMBIRICHE Foro Sol March 27 $743,230 45,814 R.A.C. Producciones "From his work on Bob Dylan's Mexico City (7,097,846 pesos) 50,034 fascinating look at the rock business from $521$37/$42/$19 the inside. It's a great read, and I'm not just classics to the best of The Rolling saying that because Kooper sometimes let Stones, Al Kooper has been a musical me play in his band." -Dave Barry Forrest Gump, turning up at many of the great historical moments in rock 'n' roll." BILLY10EL Target Center April 15 $715,977 18,502 in -house Minneapolis $39.50 sellout "Put together like after -dinner -Boston Magazine conversation with someone who has "Kooper combines humor, insight been at the center of rock and roll and history into a fun, quick read." for forty years. " -Playboy -Minneapolis Star Tribune AEROSMITH Pyramid April 13 $826,312 18,132 Beaver Prods. AFGHAN WHIGS Memphis $38.50/$20.50 sellout "Vonnegut-esque." -Rolling Stone "Perhaps the single most entertaining rock book of the year." -Dallas Observer "This is a man who lives for music and seems to attract outrageous 352 pages. 6 x 9 ". 60 b &w illus. $18.95, paper. and often hilarious experiences in 0- 8230 -8257 -I. Wherever books on music ANA GABRIEL Universal Amphithe- April 9-10 $589,052 11,092 Universal Concerts atre $128.50/$58.50/$56 11,950 I -8477 the process. His tales are both wonder- are sold, or call -800 -278 Universal City, Calif. two shows fully crazed and technically fascinating." BILLBOARD BOOKS -EQ Magazine An imprint of Watson -Guptill Publications Copyrighted and compiled by Amusement Business, a publication of Billboard Music Group. Boxscores should be submitted to Bob Allen, Nashville. Phone: 615 -321 -9171, Fax: 615 -321 -0878. For research information and pricing, call Bob Allen, 615 -321 -9171. 16 BILLBOARD MAY 1, 1999 www.americanradiohistory.com Artists & Music GUEST COMMENTARY (Continued from page 4) Where To Help Kosovo's Refugees 800- 968 -7490; www.internationalaid.org. Rock for Refugees. The experience cyber -thon? Kosovo border since the crisis began. The following is a partial list of International Medical Corps, 11500 W. reminded me a lot of what we went I grew up in the era where music When one of Concern's founders, groups accepting monetary donations Olympic Blvd., Suite 506, Los Angeles, Calif. through six years ago, when he and and activism were synonymous. Per- Father Aengus Finucane, told me to assist the Kosovo refugees. For 90064; 800- 481 -4462; www.imc- la.org. International Orthodox Christian Char- I were part of a team that was trying haps a Web site could become a plat- about the magnitude of the challenge more information, please contact the ities, Kosovo Relief, PO. Box 630225, Baltimore, to put the charity LIFEbeat on the form for discussion and debate, pro- for all the aid groups in the Balkans, organizations. Md. 21263; 410-243 -9820; www.iocc.org. map with a big celebrity fund -raiser. vide news and information, and I knew the need for another major International Rescue Committee, 122 E. 42nd St., New York, N.Y. 10168; 877 - I remember sitting in a room with create a sense of community for fans fund -raising event was necessary. American Friends Service Committee, 1501 Cherry St., Philadelphia, Pa. 19102; 888- REFUGEE; www.intrescom.org. representatives of every major label. moved by this tragedy Discussions with a number of 588 -2372; www.afsc.org. Lutheran World Relief, P.O. Box 6186, Each spoke enthusiastically about Or what about offering a down- major artists and managers have American Jewish Joint Distribution Com- Church Street Station, New York, N.Y. 10277; 800-597 -5972. the idea, but no one was willing to be loaded single for the "price" of a taken place, and a date has been mittee, 711 Third Ave., 10th Floor, New York, N.Y. 10017; 212 -885 -0832; 212-885 -0889; www. MAP International, 2200 Glynco Parkway, the first to commit. Our concert idea refugee donation -and, hey, you reserved in August at New York's jtc.org. P.O. Box 215000, Brunswick, Ga. 31521 -5000; received a similar reception-great could also collect some valuable con- Madison Square Garden for Rock for American Jewish World Services, 989 800- 225 -8550; www.map.org. Mercy Corps International, Kosovo Relief, idea, but who's on board already? sumer data while you're at it. Refugees. This could be one mega - Avenue of the Americas, 10th Floor, New York, N.Y. 10018; 800 -889-7146; http://www.ajws.org/ 3030 S.W. First Ave., Box 9, Portland, Ore. But whether this particular con- Executives: There are 55 aid orga- event or a series of shows highlight- press3.html. 97207; 800- 852-2100; www.mercycorps.org. cert goes forward or not isn't the nizations on the ground at the Koso- ing the breadth of our industry - American Red Cross International Mercy International -USA, 44450 Pine - tree Drive, Suite 201, Plymouth, Mich. 48170- important issue; what is critical is vo border in need of financial assis- from country to R &B. Response Fund, P.O. Box 37243, Washington, D.C. 20013; 800 - HELP-NOW; www.redcross.org. 3869; 800-5663729; www.mercyusa.org. that the industry does something. tance. Write a check -and not just a Several corporations have pledged American Refugee Committee, 2344 Oxfam America, Kosovo Relief Fund, 26 The effort can come in many forms, corporate one. (For a list of some of financial support, including a major Nicollet Ave. S., Suite 350, Minneapolis, Minn. West St., Boston, Mass. 02111; 800-77- OXFAM. 55404; 800-875-7060. Salvation Army World Service Office, 615 both small and large. the agencies accepting donations to music retailer, and we have an expe- . Baptist World Aid, 6733 Curran St., Slaters Lane, Alexandria, Va. 22313; 703 -684- Retailers: At your next in- store, assist the refugees, see this page.) rienced production team in place. We McLean, Va. 22101; 703-790 -8980; wwwbwanet. 5528. why not ask those seeking an auto- And is it time for another "We Are could also incorporate pay -per -view, org. Save the Children, Box 975, 54 Wilton Road, Westport, Conn. 06880; 800 -243 -5075; graph to make a refugee donation? The World" -style effort? a CD, and the Internet. We should CARE, 151 Ellis St. N.E., Atlanta, Ga. 30303; 800- 521 -CARE; www.care.org. www.savethechildren.org. When I was at HMV, we made There is, of course, the benefit aim high; it's our last chance this Catholic Relief Services, Box 17090, Balti- U.J.A. Federations of North America, 111 national headlines by providing a 60- concert I'm helping organize -Rock century to make a difference. more, Md. 21203; 800 -736 -3467; www. Eighth Ave., Suite 11E, New York, N.Y. 10011- second peek at Madonna's "Sex" for Refugees. As a team leader for Over the next month, Rob and I catholicrelief.org. 5201; 212-566-8610. Church World Service, 28606 Phillips St., U.S. Assn. for the United Nations, High book in exchange for a donation to the Harvard Business School Com- will be calling label presidents and PO. Box 968, Elkhart, Ind. 46515; 800 -297-1516, Commissioner for Refugees, 1775 K St. N.W., LIFEbeat. munity Partners group, I've been anyone else who will take our calls. ext. 222; www.churchswrldservice.org. Suite 300, Washington, D.C. 20006; 202 -296- I know the Internet is a dirty working with the Concern World- I can be reached at Concern World- Direct Relief International, 27 S. La Pat- 5191. era Lane, Santa Barbara, Calif. 93117; 800 -676- U.S. Committee for UNICEF, 333 E. 38th word to many in this industry, but wide senior executive team for the wide in New York (212- 557 -8000; 1638; www.directrelief.org. St., New York, N.Y. 10016; 800 -FOR-KIDS; here's a chance to use its power and past year. rocknovel @snet.net); Rob Goldstone Doctors of the World, Kosovo Relief Fund, www.unicefusa.org. World Concern, 19303 Fremont Ave. North, at the same time learn how it can Concern, as some of you may is at Oui2Entertainment (212 -702- 375 W. Broadway, Fourth Floor, New York, N.Y. 10012; 888- 817 -4357; www.doctorsoftheworld. Seattle, Wash. 98133; 800 -755 -5022; www. grow your business. 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"As we connect with radio and 77,000 copies to date; 1996's `All For Rosemary Clooney [on an upcoming press, this album is going to spread You," an inspired homage to the Nat Concord release]. I want to broaden to other mainstream accounts." King Cole Trio, peaked at No. 3 on my knowledge as an artist." A major Krall booster is Borders the chart and sold 188,000 units, ac- UNSIGNED ARTISTS AND REGIONAL NEWS Key to expanding Krall's main- jazz buyer Jessica Sendra. "After cording to SoundScan. L Y L A R R Y F L I C K stream base is film soundtracks. She Miles Davis' `Kind Of Blue,' Diana In Canada, Justin Time continued has appeared on sets for "Midnight Krall is my best -selling jazz artist," distributing Krall's catalog until In The Garden Of Good And Evil," "Love Scenes." According to Jim WITCHES' BREW: Paul Murphy has clearly figured out what far too "Dance With Me" and "At First West, president off Justin Time, each many unsigned acts can't quite comprehend-the future of rock'n'roll Sight." Her recording of the pop `I don't want to be of Krall's albums has sold 50,000 is paved with old- fashioned melodies, clever lyrics, and simple rhythms, standard "Why Should I Care" cur- units. With Canadian sales of 134,000 not trendy sounds. His self-made disc, "I Smell Witches," firmly sup- rently appears on the soundtrack to a jazz diva' units of "Love Scenes," according to ports that theory, with eight tunes that Clint Eastwood's "True Crime." That Randy Lennox, president of Univer- could've easily been cut 10 days or 10 years track has been added as a bonus cut she says. "Anybody who is aware of sal Music (Canada), Krall's new set is ago. Either way, they're remarkably fresh to a worldwide version of "When I jazz on any level knows her." expected to do extremely well. and utterly engaging. Look In Your Eyes." Another strong supporter, John "When I Look In Your Eyes" will Backed by Mike Del 'Arena (drums), "Our original plan was not to have Grandoni, VP of purchasing for be issued June 8 in Canada, and the Pete Kimlingen (bass), and Joanne Mali - it on the album, because it doesn't National Record Mart, says that "she singer will be in Toronto June 6 -9 no (piano), Murphy keeps his jams lean and musically fit," says Ron Goldstein, is on the verge of breaking across doing press, TV and radio- includ- focused on his soulful voice -which, by president of the Verve Music Group. many musical genres, as did Harry ing such high -profile shows as News - turns, fondly recalls Brian Setzer and "Then the song started to click" at Connick Jr. a few years ago." world's "The Pamela Wallin Show," Marshall Crenshaw. That said, there's AC radio in the U.S. Verve's U.S. marketing campaign CBC -TV's "Growski In Conversa- nothing retro-rockabilly about tunes like With "Why Should I Care," Su- consists of advertising in a wide ar- tion," and CTV's "The Dini Petty the single -worthy rave -up "Things You Never Do" or the swampy blues zanne Berg, Verve's VP of promotion, ray of mainstream publications. Show" Additionally, Krall will per- number "Dead At 33 (Jesus, Belushi & Me)." The rootsy instrumental targeted AC stations March 29 and "There will also be television and form at the Montreal Jazz Festival vibe here is actually more akin to Bruce Springsteen. jazz stations April 8. talk -radio campaigns in focused mar- July 2 and will begin a Canadian con- Murphy, a native New Yorker who cut his teeth gigging in such hal- "We played `Peel Me A Grape,' but kets," says Nate Herr, VP of mar- cert tour in October. lowed halls as the Bitter End and Pyramid, continues to flex his skills this track is a better fit for us," says keting at the label. To boost her international profile, best in a live setting. He's currently focusing on gigs along the East Coast Bill Curtis, PD of AC station KVIL As for TV Krall is set for appear- Krall starts a weeklong promo jaunt (where he's fast becoming a college radio fixture), though he's planning Dallas. ances on the Jay Leno and David Let- May 16 in Japan, followed by 10 days to branch out and hit the national trail this summer. On a retail level, Michael Kauff- terman talk shows in June. in Europe, including France, Italy, For further information, call 212 -265 -5407. man, VP of sales at the label, says Krall made her Impulse! /GRP de.- Germany, and the U.K. Preparing for the album, Krall STRUMMING: Singer /songwriter Fred Wilhelm has been percolat- came up with 25 tunes that she ing for several years now, racking up a pile of awards- including hon- played for LiPuma. "Basically, I ors as BMI's best new songwriter and first place in Billboard's song - pick songs I like," she says. "I dis- writing contest. Additionally, he's toured extensively, opening for the covered `When I Look Into Your Replacements and Living Colour, among others. Eyes' while doing `Love Scenes.' I Wilhelm is shopping a disc that deftly combines thought I wasn't ready for it. I elements of traditional folk with hip -hop drum loops played it for Tommy and said, 'I and samples. It's a solid, easily marketed sound can't figure this song out yet.' `I've that's a result of the Nashville artist's desire to not Got You Under My Skin' took 10 be "a sensitive white -guy folky." Billboard® years for me to record." Between gigs, Wilhelm is cutting tunes for a full - LiPuma, however, was startled WILHELM length disc that he hopes to have out before the DIRECTORIES when Krall told him she wanted to year's end. Once a wise major A&R exec hears tunes record a cherished standard like like "Long Slow Beautiful Dance," on which he seems to channel Lou Reed The Definitive Source for Industry Information "I've Got You Under My Skin," which within a rich rock/funk arrangement, Wilhelm won't be label -free for long. she first heard as a youngster on the For further information, call 615-353 -9685. INTERNATIONAL BUYER'S GUIDE: Jam- packed with critical 1966 album "Sinatra At The Sands." personnel and other information about every major record company, has been doing it in her perfor- LIZARD ROCK: The music of Orange County, Calif. -based Phaedrus video company, music publisher, and seller of products and services for She is laced with elements of Latin, pop, Brazilian music, and alternative and the entertainment industry.A powerful tool. $139 mances for years. "When she told me, I thought to myself, `I can't imag- "roots" rock-a mélange the band has dubbed "lizard rock." Explains INTERNATIONAL TALENT & TOURING DIRECTORY: ine what she's going to do with this bassist Eric Cowdery, "Phaedrus' music transports you to the desert who promote or manage talent. Lists U.S. The leading source for those tune,' " LiPuma says. at twilight when the sky is on fire." Thus, the desert -dwelling lizard was and Intl. talent, booking agencies, facilities, services and products. $ 109 Krall's restrained version, in con- given the honor of defining Phaedrus' unique sound. The group also cites RECORD RETAILING DIRECTORY: The essential tool for trast to Sinatra's boisterous rendi- Santana, the Doors, Pearl Jam, and U2 as key influences. those who service or sell products to the retail music community. tion, is distinctly reflective. "While Named after the seeker of truth in Robert M. Pirsig's classic novel Detailed information on thousands of independent and chainstore in rehearsal, we decided to take the "Zen And The Art Of Motorcycle Maintenance," Phaedrus was formed in operations across the USA. $175 tempo down," she says. "The lyrics 1996 by Cowdery and lead vocalist Sam Dennis. Rounding out the lineup INTERNATIONAL TAPE /DISC DIRECTORY: The exclusive then became more poignant." are drummer Bobby Albright, lead guitarist Jim Kelly, rhythm guitarist source for information in the manufacturing area of the music and video "On this record," says Krall, "I Josh Burlingame, and Josh's brother Eric on harmonica and percussion. business. Lists over 4000 professional services and suppliers. $75 was surrounded by my musical fam- The band frequently plays around her longtime col- Southern California and has toured in THE RADIO POWER BOOK: The ultimate guide to radio and ily." This included Arizona, and record promotion. Detailed information about every major radio station, laborator Russell Malone (guitar), Northern California, record label, and radio syndicator. Includes Arbitron information of top Jeff Hamilton (drums), John Clayton Nevada. Phaedrus headlines at the House 100 markets. $95 (bass), Lewis Nash (drums), Larry Galaxy Theatre and the Coach Bunker (vibes), engineer Al Schmitt, in Orange County and has opened for INTERNATIONAL LATIN MUSIC BUYER'S GUIDE: and LiPuma. Berlin, John Waite, and John Doe. Latin music The most accurate reference source available on the Krall is represented for booking On Friday (30), Phaedrus will issue marketplace. Business -to- business contacts in 19 countries. $75 by the William Morris Agency in the its self -made debut, "Look Who's Hold- PHAEDRUS To order: call 800 -344 -71 19 (International 732 -363 -4156), U.S., S.L. Feldman & Associates in ing Your Leash," produced by the band fax 732 -363 -0338, or mail this ad and payment to: Canada, and Saudades -Tournee in with John Avila (bassist of Oingo Boingo) and Eric "E" Garten (pro- Billboard Directories, PO Box 2016, Lakewood, NJ 08701. Europe. ducer of the Meat Puppets). The set's 10 songs include fan favorites Add $6 per directory for shipping ($14 for international orders). Add sales tax in NY, NJ, "There's now an enormous de- "Steve McQueen" and "Watching The War" and the band's own favorite, CA,TN, MA, IL, PA, OH,VA & DC. Orders payable in U.S. funds only. All sales are final. mand for Diana live," says her man- "Late." The band also has an entertainingly written newsletter and a Billboard Directories are also available on diskette or mailing lables. ager, Steve Macklam of Mind Over Web site, www.LizardRock.com. For rates call Mike Fouratt at 212 -536 -5017 Management in Vancouver. "She For further information, contact Cowdery at 714-410 -4368. will be doing fewer smaller jazz www.billboard.com BDZZ3028 clubs and more theaters and more Assistance in preparing this column was provided by TrudiRosenblum. festivals." 18 BILLBOARD MAY 1, 1999 www.americanradiohistory.com Artists & Music ALL -4 -ONE STAYS VOCAL WITH `ON & ON (Continued from page 14) writers and producers, including single," says Creed. "We're ser- the music and harmonies be their out of what could have been a gim- showing support. Diane Warren, David Foster, and vicing AC right away, and they'll calling card. micky song." "This is the kind of record that Nile Rodgers. The set has actual- be doing a significant amount of "There will be no conscious That unexpected anthem sets you wouldn't necessarily want to ly been more or less complete touring." decision to change their image or the pace for the album in that leak," says Erik Bradley, music di- since last August. Managed by Blitzz president mold them into something they're musical diversity seems to be the rector at rhythmic top 40 WBBM Why the delay? "It was a Tim O'Brien, the group is quick to not to fit the marketplace," says common thread. The group segues (B -96) Chicago. "It's one you want chance to find the right time and acknowledge the importance of Creed. "Part of their appeal is from heavy ballads to light pop to take your time with, set up, and the right climate at radio," says the international market. All -4- that they are real, everyday peo- and R &B, weaving a record for a make it right -make it perfect for Pat Creed, senior director of One will split its spring /summer ple. There's not a big Hollywood broad demographic. A number of the group and the audience so you product development at Atlantic. touring schedule between the U.S. lifestyle going on with them." formats at radio are already can launch it in a big way." "We wanted a chance to live with and Asia. Delious is worried that the the record, have everyone digest album might not get a full shot. it, and get a great game plan to- "One of my biggest concerns is gether for it." `Part of their appeal that some may lump our music For the act, the delay allowed into the current trend of boy for extra tweaking. "We would is that they are real, bands and dismiss it before lis- think the record was done, and everyday people' tening to it." then another great song would The group is not prone to gim- come in," says Borowiak. micks, which is why the set's Adds Delious, "We couldn't cut "Every now and then I'll be in opening track, "Keep It Goin' On" it down. At some point we had to concert somewhere in the world (in which A11 -4 -One's name is say all right, we have to put a and look out and see people used as a lyric), initially seems record out and finish. But it was singing our songs, and I realize it odd. hard. It was so different than the all started in a small studio in "When that song first came first album experience. With that, Chatsworth, Calif. I almost go through and had our name as one we were new, so whatever came in, into a daze. It suspends belief," of the lyrics, my first reaction was we recorded." says Delious. `How cheesy is that ?' " says The first single is the Warren - Despite its strong musical foun- Delious with a laugh. "But after penned, Foster -produced ballad "I dation, "On & On" does face mar- [dance remixer] Hex Hector got to Will Be Right Here," which goes keting obstacles. In a time of slick it, it just didn't seem to matter to radio in early May. The track is production and self- conscious anymore; he made it work." intended to reintroduce listeners images geared toward pre- pubes- Adds Borowiak, "We told Nile to the act -but it has an overall cent teens, All -4 -One is a pleasant Rodgers that we wanted an vibe that's undoubtedly current. oddity. Its members are not flashy anthem song. He, combined with "Our main gun is a killer first or outlandish -and they opt to let Hex Hector, made a great track 1000 Temporary Tattoos with Your Logo, Just $189.00!!! USD or 2000 Tattoos, Just $299.00!! use Full Cclor! 2" x 2"! 100,000 1-1/2" x 1-1/2" tattoos for just $1,890.00!! USD FLORALINE NO SET UP CHARGE!!! Calico will nail be undersoldr! (Continued from page 16) Send your sized. color logo, TM, mascot, artwork or photo that you want reproduced. Artwork on disk for large orders. to behind album. closely with its U.S. distributor, those stores -the other stores are forward touring the Add $10 Continental USA shipping up to 2000 tattoos. Alternative Distribution Al- planning to give the CD promi- "So far, the reaction to our music has Larger orders inquire. ( Ca add 7.25'4, sales tax). liance, to set up co -ops with the nence. They see it as a great way for been very good here in Atlanta, espe- Send orders along with a company P.O., Visa, M /C, Amex #, money order or band's tour dates and people to hear the band and, in turn, cially in clubs like MJQ and Echo check drawn on US bank to: retail Calico: 3000 Alamo Drive, Suite 201, Vacaville, CA 95687 USA accounts. (Page Music distrib- move CDs for the stores." Lounge," he says. "Now we can't wait Tel 707/448 7072 Fax 707 /4468273 www calicousa con- utes the label in Canada.) Team Meanwhile, Atchison is looking to take it to everybody else." Clarmont will work the album to college radio, and Autotonic is handling press for it. The label will also work the album heavily at modern rock radio. `It was a real struggle to define our sound' The album will be in released e661:0(4 6 Japan later this year, and labels in other territories have been offered the album as well. Olt a e t2sa.e In addition to heavy promotion through Minty Fresh's Web site, et eatke cvíí,ecc a 14,1o2het4-ti a ut6e.044, the album is being promoted through the Coalition of Indepen- dent Music Stores (CIMS) by an a Irett-ccbiec! Mt", -6-ad 14 LeJt?. unusual method. Criminal Records in Atlanta produces an in -store haue( aliAtue at a are magazine, You Are Here. With the next issue, which goes out in May, the store will include a CD sampler cveie aee 6G,k featuring a Floraline track. It will also be expanding distribution of the magazine to many other CIMS members, including Plan 9 (Vir- ginia), Fingerprints (Louisiana), and Twist and Shout (Denver), among others. M Eric Levin, owner of Criminal hotel nikko at bevery hills Records, notes that "the CD will (1ENEGA BOUIEV.RD RTON WAY LOS ANGELES 310 -247.0400 give the band great positioning in BILLBOARD MAY 1, 1999 19 www.americanradiohistory.com BILLBOARDS H E AT S E E K S R S. ALBUM CHART COMPILED FROM A NATIONAL SAMPLE OF RETAIL STORE MASS MERCHANT, AND SoundScan® The Heatseekers chart lists the best-selling titles by new and developing artists, defined as those who have never appeared in the INTERNET SALES REPORTS COLLECTED, COMPILED, ANb PROVIDED BY of The Billboard chart. When an album reaches this level, the album and the artist's subsequent albums are immedi- ZO "'t"I top 100 200 Ne ately ineligible to appear on the Heatseekers chart. All albums are available on cassette and CD. *Asterisk indicates vinyl LP is tn MAY 1, 1999 Lu á w ARTIST TITLE available. O Albums with the greatest sales gains. © 1999, Billboard /BPI Communications. - 3 3 3 v IMPRINT & NUMBER/DISTRIBUTING LABEL (SUGGESTED LIST PRICE OR EQUIVALENT FOR CASSETTE/CD) VIRGIN (NASHVILLE) HOW BIGA BOY ARE YA? VOLUME 5 NO. 1 26 29 12 ROY D. MERCER 46854 (9.98/15.98) 8 2 T.D. JAKES ISLAND 524630 (10.98/16.98) SACRED LOVE SONGS Q 27 21 7 TITO ROJAS M.P. 56250/SONY DISCOS (9.98 EQ/14.98) ALEGRIAS Y PENAS 2 3 2 MONTGOMERY GENTRY COLUMBIA (NASHVILLE) 69156/SONY (NASHVILLE) (10.98 EQ/16.98) TATTOOS & SCARS 28 20 4 MAC MALL DON'T GIVE UP 2034/YOUNG BLACK BROTHA (10.98/15.981 ILLEGAL BUSINESS? 2000 O 4 2 VENGABOYS GROOVILICIOUS 100/STRICTLY RHYTHM (16.98 CD) THE PARTY ALBUM! 29 31 4 JESSICA ANDREWS DREAMWORKS (NASHVILLE) 50104/INTERSCOPE (8.98/12.98) HEART SHAPED WORLD 5 14 LES NUBIANS OMTOWN /HIGHER OCTAVE 45997NIRGIN (10.98/16.98) PRINCESSES NUBIENNES ® 30 26 36 THE WILKINSONS GIANT (NASHVILLE) 24699/WARNER BROS. (NASHVILLE) (10.98/16.98) NOTHING BUT LOVE O NEW ANDY GRIGGS RCA (NASHVILLE) 67596/RLG (10.98/16.98) YOU WON'T EVER BE LONELY 31 22 3 INFAMOUS SYNDICATE RELATIVITY 1653 (10.98/16.98) CHANGING THE GAME 6 2 2 BUCKCHERRY DREAMWORKS 50044 /INTERSCOPE (8.98/12.981 BUCKCHERRY 32 32 16 BIG TYMERS CASH MONEY 53170 /UNIVERSAL (10.98/16.98) HOW YOU LUV THAT? 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(16.98 CD) SEVEN MORE MINUTES INTEGRITYURORD 110.981516.981 LIVE FROM THE POTTER'S HOUSE Y4 30 8 PRINCE PAUL TOMMY BOY 1210* (11.98/16.98) A PRINCE AMONG THIEVES 49 47 23 T.D. JAKES WITH THE POTTER'S HOUSE MASS CHOIR 69542EPIC THE LIVING END (D NEW PLUMB ESSENTIAL 10469/JIVE (10.98/16.98) CANDYCOATEDWATERDROPS 50 33 5 THE LIVING END REPRISE 47128/WARNER BROS. (10.98/16.98) TM POPULArRUPfISINC:,SBILLBOARID'S WEEKLY COVERAGE OF HOT PROSPECTS FOR THE HEATSEEKERS CHART BY CARLA HAY S ATELLITE BOOM: Boom Boom Satellites, who Making Arends. Carolyn singer/songwriter Caetano The first single and video Boom Boom Satellites hail have done remixes for Gar- Arends has already appeared Veloso returns with his fifth from the album is "They All from Japan, where they've bage, Josh Wink, and Lo- on the Top Contemporary recording for Nonesuch Fall Down." Grits, which is been signed to Sony Music cust, among others. Christian album chart with Records: the album "Livro" booked by the William Mor- since 1995. But the electron - The music on "Out Loud" 1996's "I Can Hear You" and (which means "book" in Por- ris Agency, is expected to ica duo (Michiyuki Kawa- ranges from space -age beats '97's "Feel Free," which peaked tuguese), scheduled for U.S. tour later this year. The shima and Masayuki to psychedelic noise to jazz at No. 37 and No. 10, respec- release June 1. Veloso's 1990 group has already shared a grooves to industrial-inspired tively. Her latest album, "This album, "Estrangeiro," No. 13 Top riffs. Most of the songs on the Much I Understand," has been peaked at on the album are instrumentals. released on Reunion Records. World Music Albums chart. Epic director of product He will embark on his first management and marketing U.S. tour in June. (U.S.) Jock Elliott says of Tour dates include June 27 the Boom Boom Satellites' REGIONAL HEATSEEKERS NO.ls at the Beacon Theatre in debut set, "This is New York; July 1 at not a typical dance MOUNTAIN NORTHEAST Masonic Hall in San Wilson, Traveling Miles club record because Andy Griggs, You Won't Ever Be Lonely Cassandra Francisco; July 3-4 Son Of A Gunn. Russell at the Ford Theatre Gunn plays what you it blends different kinds of music. We EAST NORTH CENTRAL in Los Angeles; could call "alternative Les Nubians, Princess Nubiennes 12- inches of July 6 at Bass Con- jazz." The multi- instrumen- have Here Comes The Son. [album track] `Push cert Hall in Austin, talist says of his latest al- Tal Bachman (son of Eject' being worked Texas; July 10 at bum, "Ethnomusicology MIDDLE ATLANTIC Randy Bachman of the clubs. We're In Lowell Auditorium Volume 1" (Atlantic Rec- at the WEST NORTH CENTRAL Les Nubians, Princess Nubiennes Guess Who and Bach- working the album Buckcherry, Buckcherry in Boston; July 13 at ords): "I know that it's man- Turner Overdrive) to DJ pools. There's VLW the Ravina Festival wrote or co -wrote all the diverse and unformattable; a video for `Push SOUTH ATLANTIC in Chicago; July 15 you can't really play it on Pastor Troy, We Ready 1 Declare War songs on his self -titled Eject,' and right PACIFIC at the Warner The- debut album on Columbia any of the jazz stations or Beth Orton, Central Reservation now we're looking atre in Washington, Records. He co- produced R &B stations. But I don't at regional airplay D.C.; and July 17 at the album with Bob Rock, concern myself with that SOUTH CENTRAL the Gleason The- for the video. We've UI' Troy, Slmn' Fat Down South who's also worked with kind of stuff. I want people atre in Miami. to listen to this music with already been get- Metallica and Aerosmith. airplay on an open mind." Gunn says ting Bachman's pop /rock [influential public T RUE GRITS: music is influenced by the he plans on doing a club Grits is a Nashville -based radio station] KCRW [Santa I tour later this year. T H E R E G O N A L R O U N D U P Beatles and ELO. Bach- Monica, Calif.]." hip -hop group with a con- man is proud of those Rotating top 10 lists of best -selling itles by new and developing artists. Boom Boom Satellites temporary Christian mes- influences, calling ELO's offi- recently completed a mini - WEST NORTH CENTRAL MIDDLE ATLANTIC sage. The group has already Nakano) won't make an 1. Buckcherry Buckcherry 1. Les Nubians Princesses Nubiennes albums "sacred musical cial album bow in the U.S. tour with the Lo Fidelity 2. Montgomery Gentry Tattoos & Scars 2. Vengaboys The Party Album! gained national exposure on revelations." 3. Staind Dysfunction 3. Cassandra Wilson Traveling Miles may experience a market until June 1, when its Allstars. Elliott says the duo 4. Mac Mall Illegal Business? 2000 4. Buckcherry Buckcherry BET and "Out Loud," is will return to the U.S. this 5. Andy Griggs You Won't Ever Be Lonely 5. Tito Rojas Alegrias Y Penas wider crossover audience debut set, 6. Lee Ann Womack Some Things I Know 6. Beth Orton Central Reservation released on Epic Records. fall for another club tour. 7. Susan Tedeschi Just Won't Burn 7. Luis Vargas Desamor with the release of "Gram- concert bill with such acts as 8. Vengaboys The Party Album! 8. Elvis Crespo Suavemente matical Revolution," due May Jay -Z and A Tribe Called Fans of dance remixes 9. The Warren Brothers Beautiful Day In The Cold Crol World 9. Staind Dysfunction may already be familiar with VIVA VELOSO: Brazilian 10. The Flys Holiday Man 10. Los Tri -o Nuestro Amor 18 on Gotee Records. Quest. 20 BILLBOARD MAY 1, 1999 www.americanradiohistory.com Reviews & Previews ARTISTS & MUSIC his "Siri," blessed by the sinuous grace of S P O T L I G H T S P O T L I G H T SPOTLIGHT his finest solos. And a highlight of "Juni" is provided by a sophisticated Kenny Wheeler composition, "For Jan," which recalls Wheeler's gorgeous "Phrase One" AL3VS on the trio's 1994 set, "Time Being," and EIDITEU BY PAUL VERNA JIM HALL features some of Taylor's most apposite playing. P O P l'AT METHENY THE NEW BROADWAY CAST RECORDING * JUNKO ONISHI Annie Get Your Gun Fragile PRODUCER: John McDaniel, Stephen Ferrera PRODUCER: Junko Onishi Angel 56812 Blue Note 98108 Forget, for the moment, the indelible For this, her first album in three years, memory of Ethel Merman as the original Japanese pianist Junko Onishi forgoes Annie, or that some songs, including "I'm tradition and lets the fun fly. Nurturing an An Indian Too," are casualties of the oft -hidden love of electronic keyboards show's 1999 revisionism. This "Annie" and synthesizers, Onishi, along with bas- remains a joy, for with Irving Berlin's sist Reginald Veal and drummer Kariem CAEDMON'S CALL GARMARNA JIM HALL & PAT METHENY songs still largely intact and -fine Riggins, super 40 Acres Vengeance PRODUCERS: Gil Goldstein, Steve Rodby, Pat entered the studio without pre- performances by Bernadette Peters in the PRODUCER: Glenn Rosenstein PRODUCER: Sank Metheny pared music for a three -day marathon of title role and Tom Wopat as Frank Butler, Essential 83061 -0486 NorthSide 6028 Telarc 83442 jamming and recording. The results are the album is a wonderful keepsake from a This enterprising Houston band has From "Hamlet" to Hildegard von Bin- The meeting of kindred spirits from infectious, as the individual tracks open, classic show. By the way, two songs from been laying a firm foundation the past gen to prog rock, Swedish quintet Gar- different jazz generations can make develop, and eventually burn with enthusi- the original production, "Who Do You few years on the national college cir- marna draws from the most eclectic for a singularly illuminating album, asm. Onishi favors the low notes of the Love, I Hope" and "I'll Share It All With cuit that served the group well its last and diverse of influences. Not surpris- particularly when it is infused with keyboard for her initial statements, You," are sometimes casualties of other time out, as its major -label debut en- ingly, its sound is impossible to pin ambition as well as affection. "Jim Hall bounding to the higher keys for impas- productions. They're here, as is Mr. tered the Top Contemporary Christian down. Distinctly Scandinavian, distinct- & Pat Metheny" is something special sioned solo flights. 1960s relics "You've Berlin's delightful contrapuntal addition chart at No. 1. "40 Acres," which de- ly folkloric, but colored by gothic, new in that regard, with the two guitarists Lost That Lovin' Feelin'," "Hey Joe," and to a New York revival in 1966, "Old Fash- buts at the top of the same chart this age, and up-to-the -minute electronic having yielded a compelling duet disc "Sunshine Of Your Love" show up in ioned Wedding." issue, also marks Caedmon's Call's textures, the traditional music Garmar- from a series of live and studio ses- mutated forms, as the band (at times aug- debut for Essential Records, and the na performs is mixed with sions. The mented by additional drummers and a ORIGINAL CAST RECORDING original set juxtaposes an inspired combination of the band's tunes. The selection vocalist) proves adept at both uptempo Bitter Sweet grass -roots quintet's latest album-its of Hall and Metheny origi- efforts, Essential's muscle, and this first on Minneapolis -based Nordic nals with a few aptly arranged stan- grooves and tender moments of sponta- PRODUCER; John Yap neous introspection. Jay 1264 strong collection of songs is a sure music specialist label NorthSide -fol- dards and some purely extemporane- Noel Coward's 1929 operetta, recorded a recipe for success. Producer Glenn lows a series of albums and EPs that ous passages. The pair conversed like Rosenstein decade ago, receives a lovely, lavish treat- (U2, Madonna, Tears For established it as a phenomenon in its family, with Metheny sharing his CLASSICAL ment, with label owner and producer Fears) helps the group turn in a tex- native country and a curiosity with senior's gift for melodic discourse. John HOPKINSON SMITH: LUTE CONCERTOS Yap's happy tured collection, marked by uniformly growing appeal in the States. Because Hall sticks to electric throughout, penchant for giving the buyer PRODUCER François Eckert the complete score and orchestrations, so strong vocal performances, solid musi- the group sings in Swedish -its vocalist while Metheny goes from dueting on cianship, and well -crafted songs. is the sharp and passionate Emma electric to providing Hall with various Astrée 8641 often in Jay's case the only complete ver- One of the world's "There You Go" is already in heavy Hardelin-its commercial potential in inventive backdrops on acoustic and finest players of sion. Coward-whose birth -year centenni- archaic plucked instruments, the Ameri- al is 1999 penned some of his loveliest rotation at Christian radio. On "Some- English- speaking markets is limited. more exotic guitars. The whole affair - where North," Webb's can-born, Swiss -residing Hopkinson songs for the piece, including "I'll See You Derek voice Nevertheless, those open -minded has a limpid grace, evoking Hall's poignantly expresses Smith has covered much of the solo Again," "Dear Little Cafe," " Tokay," and the loneliness enough to check in will be rewarded famous albums with Bill Evans. High- and longing repertoire on a series of wonderful "Zieguener." Special mention is required of the road. Danielle with an unforgettable listening experi- lights include a heartland reading of Young's ethereal vocal on "Shifting ence. Contact: [email protected]. "Summertime," a stunning version of Astrée albums, including recent sets for "If Love Were All," one of the great devoted to the Baroque Sand" makes that cut a highlight. Metheny's "Into The Dream," and a lute masterpieces theater songs of all time, which is sung of Sylvius Leopold Weiss. With Other key tunes include "Faith My lovely turn on Hall's "Waiting To this disc, with remarkable feeling by Rosemary he uncovers some rare concertante works Ash. Oh, if today's operetta -type produc- Eyes," the title cut, and the Shawn R A P Dance." Sure to be one of the year's Colvin/John Leventhal- penned "Climb top jazz albums in terms of artistic by the young Joseph Haydn and J.F. tions could flow with the melodic beauty e DEFARI On (A Back That's Strong)." For achievement and popular Fasch, Carl Kohaut, and B.J. Hagen - that pervades "Bitter Sweet"! Distributed Focused Daily appeal. acoustic folk/rock music with intelli- lesser- known figures from the Baroque by Allegro. PRODUCERS: various gent lyrics and sensitive perfor- and early Classical period. Far from Tommy Boy 1274 mostly to choruses, mances, mainstream and contempo- so Defari shines on his being arcane, the results are magical and Yes, he was a high school teacher in his own. He's also well -served by lean, old- accessible to anyone with an ear for C O U N T R Y rary Christian consumers will find lots native Los Angeles, but Defari spits bet- to get excited about here. school flavored tracks that weave in a Vivaldi or early Mozart. Smith's lute is JULIE REEVES ter than most graduates of Street U., and range of choices, from folk guitar to reg- framed by a string quartet led by the It's About Time his steady -running, horizontal style packs gae idioms. Listeners who "don't want to sensitive Chiara Banchini, so the textures PRODUCER: Scott Hendricks fresh and surprising imagery, man. Oddly, he seems to feel most at keen lan- hear about it" can still get with this set on are always fresh. Tuneful and beguiling, Virgin Nashville 7243 8 33091 guage craft, insightful home here with a lush ballad from the social comment, the basis of superior flow and beats, but this is "light" music of a very high order. Listen to the Dan Loggins song "He even spiritual implications. This set's combined pens of Gary Burr and Mi- title Defari's most exemplary qualities are ded- Distributed in the U.S. and U.K. by Har- Keeps Me In One Piece" on Julie Reeves' announces chael Bolton: "How Many Times" lends from the jump that the teacher ication and good sense. Unlike some MCs monia Mundi. debut album, and you hear a voice that is a preacher on a itself perfectly to his emerging vocal straight -serious mis- who work a maze of sophistry, Defari should be a huge part of the future of sion, and Defari style. Similarly, "Too Much" by Carson wisely avoids lapsing into neatly flips the script on thug anger, tem- country music. When paired with the right condescension as he holds N E W E Chamberlain, Gary Harrison, and Keith a pitiless mirror pering his fiery attack with his own advice A G material, Reeves' voice is an awesome up to everybody and pursues Stegall is a dressed -up ballad that he his mission to "focus daily" and bringing the art of BILLY McLAUGHLIN vehicle. She gets all of that song and then of social correction. easily embraces. With his smoldering, Featured guests in- rage to a new level. Out Of Hand some, reminding you that emotional com- clude Evidence matinee -idol looks, leather suits, and Of Dilated Peoples, Phil PRODUCER: Bill McLaughlin mitment and credibility are still the hall- Tha Agony, Tha Alkaholiks, and Barber- Narada 72438 -47220 marks the like, Minor might well be the next of great country music. That said, shop Chocolate Tye, but they're relegated JAll The acoustic -guitar landscape is over- much of the rest of the album is glamorous country male. merely PETER ERSKINE/JOHN TAYLOR /PALLE grown with fleet finger -pickers, but Billy good couple of gimmicky * -a things that DAN IELSSON McLaughlin bursts through the weeds by are radio -ready, some writerly songs, and Juni revealing his roots on "Out Of Hand." The lovely renditions of ballads: Alan VITAL REISSUES® Jody PRODUCER: Manfred Eicher title may refer to the fact that he's taken Sweet's "If Heartaches Had Wings," Bob WOODY ALLEN self -titled debut and ECM 1657 a lot of the music making out of his deft Regan's and Aimee Mayo's "If I'd Never "Woody Allen Vol- Standup Comic ume 2" (both on Colpix), and "The "Juni" is the fourth album from British hands with the help of drum machines, Loved You," and Mary Green's "What I Third ORIGINAL PRODUCER: Jack Lewis Woody Album" (on pianist John Taylor, American drummer percussion, bass, and even electric guitar. Need." Remember the name: Julie Allen Capitol). This COMPILATION PRODUCERS: Woody Allen & Steve Peter Erskine, and Swedish bassist Palle That's evident from the earthy, blues Reeves. compilation of material from all three, Tyrell originally issued on Casablanca in 1979, Danielsson, and it further proves that the machine grooves of the title track. Mc- Rhino 75721 trio is one of SHANE MINOR has been out of print for years, as have the most distinctive jazz out- Laughlin's ringing sound has echoes of If only three words fits working today. The group has PRODUCER: Dann Huff appeared in Woody the three original releases. Highlighted an folk and country blues, although these Mercury 314-538 346 Allen's biography, they would be "direc- by tales of driving through the Lincoln inimitable sound -a limber, luminous con- elements are diminished on a forced cover Energy jumping out of the speakers, tor," "writer," and "actor" The fact that Tunnel with a moose strapped to the flation of rhythm and tone that proves so of the Eagles' chestnut "Best Of My rhythm section shaking the walls, cow- Allen got started as a stand -up comic hood of his car, or of his life flashing much more satisfying than the tired bop- Love" and the smooth jazz of "Flying bells ringing -this is motivated country. has become a footnote in his illustri- before his eyes -only to discover it's not ping of standards that so many more Dream," with its Latin groove, muted Shane Minor wants to sell you an ous-and controversial-film career. his life-this material shows off Allen's famous piano trios trot out. Erskine and trumpet, and synth -strings. By the same album! He even refers to the current What's unfair about this is that Allen - gift for the absurd and foreshadows company look inward, with searching, token, McLaughlin's hammer -ons and single, "Slave Of The Habit," as a "12- who toiled on the nightclub circuit for such screen gems as the sidesplitting poetic treatments of highly original mate- pull -offs work to good effect on the trip - rial. steppin' " song. New country artist (and most of the '60s-was easily one of the "Bananas" and "Take The Money And The drummer's "Twelve" is blue -note hop rhythm of "Midwatch." McLaughlin's former Los Angeles cop) Minor is still most brilliant, inventive men of comedy Run," as well as more "serious" fare like lyricism par excellence, while Taylor's finger -picking artistry is in full effect, trying out several approaches to his of his time, or any time. His talent was "Manhattan" and "The Purple Rose Of "Prelude No. 2" and "Fable" are typically however, on the intricate mechanisms of craft: high energy, proto -pop, sensitive documented on three live albums: his Cairo." Guaranteed to raise a smile. atmospheric and ever -rewarding. "Clockshop" and the sweet lyricism of Danielsson contributes a rare gem with "Hold Onto Forever." SPOTLIGHT: Releases deemed by the review editors to deserve special attention on the basis of musical merit and/or Billboard chart potential. VITAL REISSUES: Rereleased albums of special artistic, archival, and commercial interest, and outstanding collec- ALBUMS. tions of works by one or more artists. PICKS ): New releases ( predicted to hit the top half of the chart in the corresponding format. CRITICS CHOICES(*): New releases, regardless of chart potential, highly recommended because of their musical merit. MUSIC TO MY EARS (A): New releases deemed Picks which were featured in the "Music To My Ears" column as being among the most significant records of the year. All albums commercially available in the U.S. are eligible. Send review copies to Paul Vema, Billboard, 1515 Broadway, New York, N.Y. 10036. Send country albums to Chet Flippo, Billboard, 49 Music Square W., Nashville, TN 37203. Send Latin albums to John Lannert, 1814 Fern Valley Road, Louisville, KY 40219. Other contributors: Iry Lichtman (Broadway/cabaret/N.Y.); Brad Bambarger (classicaVN.Y.); Steve Graybow (jazz'N.Y.); Deborah Evans Price (contemporary Christian/Nashville); Gordon Ely (gospel); John Diliberto (new age). BILLBOARD MAY 1, 1999 21 www.americanradiohistory.com Reviews & Previews in studio. For who CHANTAY SAVAGE Come Around (4:17) JO DEE MESSINA Lesson In Leavin' (3:20) Allen back the those * ZEBRAHEAD The Real Me (3:35) PRODUCER: Keith Sweat PRODUCERS: Byron Gallimore, Tim McGraw may not remember, Allen was a respected PRODUCER: Howard Benson WRITERS: K. Sweat, J. Flowers, A. Cage WRITERS: R. Goodrum, B. Maher R &B singer in the late '80s who scored WRITER: E. Udhus, A. Tabatabaee, G. Bergdorf, J. Mau - PUBLISHERS: Keith Sweat Music/EMI, ASCAP; Taz Music, PUBLISHERS: Chappell & Co./Sailmaker Music/Sony/ATV hits with 1987's "Serious" and 1989's "Joy riello, B. Osmundson, R. Cash BMI Tunes/Blue Quill Music, ASCAP And Pain," which peaked, respectively, at PUBLISHERS: Plagiarism Publishing/Bust a Nut in Your S RCA 65702 (CD promo) Curb PRCD-8870 (CD promo) No. 5 and No. 3 on Hot R &B Singles & Eye Music/Kamikaze Zero Music/Grand Master Chimp and \GLES Da Cronies Music/Butt Nugget and the Squirrels Music! EDITED BY CHUCI< TAYLOR Miss Chantay goes right for the main- With a trio of chart- topping hits, Messina Tracks. Today, Allen, whose voice has got- stream R &B jugular on this sensual has become one of the genre's most suc- ten only better with time, has teamed up Randy Cash Music, BMI slow groove about missing the way her cessful female acts. This is the fourth sin- with the Urban Blues Project -Marc Columbia 41895 (CD promo) man used to "come around." Sounding gle from her current Curb album and is Pomeroy and Brian Tappert, who are also Here's the classic hanging -out- the - windows- P O P kind of rau- like a more robust Jody Watley, Savage likely to be her next smash. The tune is a widely known as the production/remix singing -at-the -top -of- your-lungs THE MOFFATTS Until You Loved Me (3:25) cous party song that adds needed variety to * enlists the writing and production chops cover of the late Dottie West's 1980 No. 1 outfit Jazz -N- Groove -for the Sunday - PRODUCER: Glen Ballard rock outlets. It's all of R &B lovemaking music master Keith and was one of the best singles in her long morning take-me -to-church vibe of "He Is modern and mainstream WRITERS: P. Thomalley, D. Munday manically chants, Sweat, which leads this track right and impressive career. When covering any The Joy." Assisting Allen in fueling the about the chorus, which PUBLISHER: not listed I would ever leave today/Cause she where you might imagine: to a soft -lit of West's songs, artists always have their fire are the Florida Philharmonic Orches- "No way Capitol 7087 (CD promo) I say/And I bedroom with a taste of red wine and the work cut out for them because she left such tra, the Mount Olive Baptist Church listens to the dumb things that While there's still a little meddling with high/There's only one girl in this calling for a tender kiss. Instrumentally, an indelible mark. The good news here is Choir, and guitarist Jerome Smith, who seem to get Nashville instrumentation here, you'd the real me/There's there's nothing that makes this track that Messina is definitely up to the chal- played on numerous disco releases world who understands never guess from this uplifting track nothing superficial, artificial, you get what stand dramatically apart from the legion lenge. West imbued the song with lots of throughout the '70s. This truly is the joy! that the Moffatts used to court a coun- you see." This is good stuff and as fun as of R &B slow jams saturating the air- sassy, red-haired, strong -woman attitude, Contact: 954-731 -3337. try audience. The hook here is oh -so- clipping open a cold beer on a hot day once waves, but Savage sounds like she and with one listen to Messina's version, accessible, and despite the fact that this you've gotten to the summer beach house. means what she's saying, making this it's obvious that she shares more than just song is jump -started by a steady stream AC Once this one gets into your head, you might ear -catching anthem worth a spin for flaming tresses with her talented predeces- of guitars, this is a great pure pop song. as well plan on surrendering. Hey, rockers, Reinvention doesn't come easy to most those out there who may know exactly sor. Her vocal performance exudes feisty * ALL-4 -ONE I Will Be Right Here (4:06) Foster get this one on-now! acts, but this effervescent morsel just what this diva is talking about. energy and attitude that should garner PRODUCER: David WRITER: D. Warren makes you feel good, thanks to savvy immediate interest. For their part, produc- R.E.M. At My Most Beautiful (3:34) GABRIELA ANDERS You Know What It's Like PUBLISHER: Realsongs, ASCAP production from Glen Ballard and the ers Gallimore and McGraw update the per- PRODUCERS: Pat McCarthy, R.E.M. (3:54) Atlantic/Blitu 8747 (CD promo) always -proficient skills of super -mixer cussive track, lacing it with fiddles and WRITERS: Buck, Mills, Stipe PRODUCER: Paul Brown The often -teamed Diane Warren and David Lord -Alge, who seems to be excellent guitar work. Country program- PUBLISHER: Temporary Music, BMI Chris WRITERS: Flack, Miles, Russell Foster combine forces here with a with at least one track mers are sure to love this all over again. Warner Bros. 9744 (CD promo) involved PUBLISHERS: MCA Music/Very Easy Music/Baronet Pub- lovestruck power ballad that goes exactly week. Capi- R.E.M. continues to search out a hit from reviewed on this page every lishing/WB Music Corp., ASCAP where you'd expect -through the roof and to make SHANA PETRONE This Time (2:57) its overlooked current album, "Up," which tol is setting things up pretty Warner Bros. 9723 (CD promo) into the stratosphere. A11-4 -One gives the sure this foursome gets its rightful PRODUCER: Paul Worley amazingly dropped off The Billboard 200 This jazz -inflected love song is as gentle as G. Kennedy, P. Maderia, W. Owsley track its own individualized stamp, the to click with adult top 40, WRITERS: just three weeks after its March debut opportunity a spring shower, with a chorus of back- PUBLISHERS: PolyGram International Publishing/Son- group members blending their luscious in time, mainstream top (peaking at a ghastly No. 163). Again, this triple -A, and, ground horns; clean, crisp production; and dance Kid Music/Mail Train Music/Owsley Music, ASCAP voices like the colors of the rainbow, espe- why? Spotless and third release strays from anything we've 40 listeners. Why ask a sweet, subtle vocal, layered with discrim- Epic ESK 40351 (CD promo) cially the bridge, which breaks down into at come to count on from the foursome. "At simple, "Until You Loved Me" pulls out inating harmonies from Anders, whose This is Petrone's second time up at bat. an a cappella showcase for the act's creamy My Most Beautiful" is a genuine love all the stops. From the forthcoming and voice at times evokes Janet Jackson in a Her first single, released a year ago, failed four -part harmonies. Man, they sound song, as pretty as can be and appreciable aptly titled "Chapter One: A New delicate mood. "You Know What It's Like," to ignite sparks at country radio. After good. AC programmers, who may still give after just one spin, with certifiable Beat - Beginning" and the soundtrack to the goes straight to regrouping, the label is looking to launch to the group's No. 1 "I a tasty brunch side dish, an occasional spin les-esque production, featuring a "doo- Drew Barrymore flick "Never Been outlets, with potential on the the Hollywood, Fla., native with this lively and top five "I Can Love You Like smooth jazz Swear" doo-doo- doo-doo" hook alongside the cho- Kissed." outlets as well. tune Penned by Gordon Kennedy (one of That," will leap to their feet over this one, a softer side of adult R&B rus and sumptuous piano throughout. From the album "Wanting." the writers of Eric Clapton's Grammy- deserved hit and as good as anything Boyz PLUMB God- Shaped Hole (3:53) Michael Stipe sounds relaxed and clear, winning hit "Change The World "), Phil II Men have served up recently. From the PRODUCER: not listed offering a vocal performance that's subtle * GRENIQUE Should I (4:05) Maderia, and William Owsley, it's a solid fine album "On And On." WRITERS: W. Kirkpatrick, T. Arbuckle and heartfelt. But does `Beautiful" sound PRODUCERS: Gerald Isaac, Kedar Massenburg song with a lyric about a woman looking PUBLISHERS: Wamer -Tamerlane Publishing Corp./Sell the like a radio hit? The pacing may be too WRITERS: G. Isaac, G. Harper commitment from a tenta- Cow Music, BMI; Designer Music, SESAC for honesty and to PUBLISHERS: Hollow Thigh Music/Tribes of Kedar, TRACKS unhurried for modern rock stations Essential (CD promo) tive lover. The production is crisp and ROCK Jambribri Songs, BMI plug it in, while it would take an adven- plucky acoustic guitar, ASCAP; punchy with a radio -ready feel. The THE CRANBERRIES Promises (3:30) While this track's Motown 1470 (CD promo) turesome top 40 to give it legs at that for- record's best feature, though, is Petrone's PRODUCERS: The Cranberries, Benedict Fenner sweet vocal, and rolling melody sound The latest addition to Kedar Massen- mat. Triple -A, perhaps, or modern adult? voice. There's a clarity and freshness to WRITER: O'Riordan similar to Sixpence None The Richer's burg's stable of neo-classic soul artists is In any case, the Athens, Ga.-based band pop act that her vocals that's very appealing and PUBLISHER: PolyGram International, ASCAP "Kiss," Plumb is a Christian a complete winner. Grenique's angst -rid- still sounds inspired enough to at least doesn't beat around the burning bush should make her stand out this time. Island 8003 (CD promo) den lyrics and soulful wail perfectly cap- Dolores O'Riordan deserve a thoughtful listen. Left -field hits about its religious faith. Based lyrically Like a flame to a torch, ture the essence of the bad -boy blues. radiant form with this electrify- have come from stranger places. upon the ancient philosophic idea that returns to Add a wicked high -hat and horn combo, ing rocker that previews the forthcoming inside each person is a void that can be DANCE BIG SUGAR Better Get Used To It (2:55) and the track becomes irresistible. Pro- CHANCE Rescue Me album `Bury The Hatchet." Replete with filled only by God, the song features * SUNKIDS FEATURING PRODUCER: Gordie Johnson grammers take note: This is the R &B soaring harmonies that foster a trio of laid -back instrumentals that will sur- (8:55) WRITERS: G. Johnson, D. Wall, D. Gallagher, G. Brown your listeners want to hear. The instru- hooks and a passion that reminds us why prise those who might expect Christian PRODUCERS: Deep Swing PUBLISHER: ASCAP/SOCAN mental version is perfect for lite -jazz and E. Champ, J. Donaldson this Irish ensemble has been a vital part of bands to sound dorky, low-budget, or WRITERS: Wikman, Capricorn 2021 (CD promo) AC stations as well. At a time when PUBLISHERS: Global Groove/Soul Sister Sultry, BMI; Yel- of the decade, outdated. In fact, given the right push, the music scene for much If you're in the habit of tuning out anything Brandy is considered a diva, we really lorange, ASCAP can't you stay this could slip out of its niche and onto "Promises" implores, "Why resembling classic rock, it's very possible to appreciate this ambitious and successful REMIXERS: Masters At Work despite a mad- pop radio. The sweet and sour vocals here awhile, stay with me," let this funk -laced track pass by unnoticed - debut from Motown -and can't wait to Yellorange/Strictly Rhythm 1007 (12 -inch promo) list of broken promises between two one moment babyish, the next smoky dening two or three times before hearing any of it. hear what's next. International DJ Tony Humphries' lovers. song isn't as rough and tough and mature -could get it there, while This But if you strap yourself down and pay dance music imprint-Yellorange -is is the song's overall upbeat sound could as, say, "Zombie," but instrumentation attention, you'll discover this number's old - poised to finally have an across -the- still commandeered by an aggressive wall school, fuzz- coated charm. Bluesy vocals help it stay. C O U N T R Y board dancefloor smash with "Rescue of electric guitars and rabid percussion. It's with a touch of David Lee Roth -style cheek BROOKS & DUNN South Of Santa Fe (3:49) Me" by Sunkids Featuring Chance. The safe to say that in the time the Cranberries duel with a group falsetto backup chorus in R & B PRODUCERS: Don Cook, Kix Brooks, Ronnie Dunn stomping houser, with an amazing Nu- have been away, complacency has yet to set true bar -rock style, and the tempo manages WRITERS: K. Brooks, P Nelson, L. Boone yorican Soul-inspired remix by Masters for modern rock. GLENN JONES Baby Come Home (no timing listed) in. An instant add to be laid -back without sounding lazy PUBLISHERS: Sony/ATV Songs/Buffalo Prairie Songs/Ter- At Work, has already become a nightly PRODUCER: not listed (something we thought only Eric Clapton ilee Music, BMI; Sony/ATV Tunes, ASCAP York clubs. The * THE ATOMIC FIREBALLS Man With The Hex WRITER: not listed staple at many New was capable of). The percussion breakdown Arista ASCD -3164 (CD promo) (3:03) PUBLISHER: EMI Blackwood Sunkids, who also record under the Deep chorus (listen for the muted string scraping The latest single from Brooks & Dunn's PRODUCER: Bruce Fairbairn REMIXERS: Ralph Hawkins, Mark Taylor Swing moniker, comprise Erik Wikman sound) provides some needed variety -but platinum -selling "If You See Her" album WRITER: John Bunkley SAR Records 1004 (CD promo) and James Donaldson, a West Coast - clocking in at under three minutes, who can is a haunting midtempo cut that finds Kix PUBLISHER: Sky Piece Publishing, ASCAP R &B pioneer Glenn Jones returns with based duo that, judging from "Rescue complain? This track could be all the bluesy handling lead vocal Atlantic 8848 (co promo) his first new offering in four years with a Brooks admirably Me," apparently knows a thing or two has a rough -hewn, Break out the Gap khakis -turns out rock you'll ever need. sassy slice of true -to-life R &B that duties. His voice about gospel, house, garage, and '70s whiskey- soaked quality that works swing's not dead! Vocalist John Bunldey's absolutely keeps up with the times, soul. Steeped in chugging rhythms, well - with the smoldering baritone vocal cords produce an exceptional thanks to a handful of mixes that should extremely well fueled organs, and jazzy keyboards, R A P groove of this well -crafted tune. The pro- noise here -think Harry Belafonte's talent, meet the needs of every brand of funk- "Rescue Me" spotlights the wailing diva HONEY JONES Rockin (4:33) duction is taut, with the mournful fiddle James Brown's revival charisma, and Tom fortified radio out there. Silky and yet vocals of Chance. If her voice sounds PRODUCER: Prime 1 aka "Tha Don" the emotion in the lyric and Waits' unattainable cool-that blows the juiced up with a bumping bassline, "Baby accentuating familiar, that's because in 1993, Epic WRITERS: Prime -1, H. Jones the overall sultry quality of cobwebs from the waning neo-swing trend. romantic, underscoring compila- PUBLISHERS: Prime 1 MuziMHoneySweet Music/Jessica Come Home" is lovely and released "Hey Mr. DJ," a dance This track starts with a reworking of a his the song. Brooks & Dunn's music and by Michael Music/Hit and Hold Music, ASCAP telling all about Jones missing baby tion that included "I've Had Enough" familiar camp song and breaks into a classic imaging have always been laced with Chill 001 (CD promo) and begging her to come on home. "I'll a singer named Denitria Champ. Well, This threads of the Southwest, from the cine- swing rhythm with punk rock energy. Honey Jones has a voice made just for give you my shoulder to lay your hand/I'll Champ and Chance are one and the hybrid matic videos placing the duo against isn't a Cherry Poppin' genre radio. "Rockin" is a hip-shaking vibe -ruf- even bring you breakfast in bed, same. Contact: 212 -254 -2400. though- big-band call- and -response cho- foolish desert sky backdrops and candlelit Mexi- fler, and Jones' voice showcases the right baby/When will you forget the ruses, a horn section onslaught, and Bunk - can churches to the vivid lyrical refer- DONNA ALLEN He Is The Joy (no timing listed) blend of SWV's Coko and TLC's Chili. No things I said ?" he implores, and, honey, * ley's effervescent jazz vocals all ensure that ences that place the listener squarely in PRODUCERS: Marc Pomeroy, Brian Tappert vocal acrobatics here, just a simple, sub- you're believing every pain -ridden word. swing (and only swing) is where this track's New Mexico. It's a theme that works well WRITERS: M. Pomeroy, B. Tappert tle, springtime party anthem. Though This is a great song from a voice that time at. The Fireballs may have toured the pre- shouldn't forget. The Smooth Groove for these guys, as evidenced by their PUBLISHER: Soulfuric Music, ASCAP Jones' voice is sometimes overpowered by Soulfuric Recordings SFRO011 (12 -inch promo) teen punk scene with Rancid, but they'd is best, which lifts the urgency a lengthy string of hits. As long as they the dizzying production, the smoothed -out remix Congratulations are definitely in order for also have pleased our grandparents back tad over the album version, but that origi- release songs as strong as this one, this remix offers a perfect alternative for the 2- year -old Fort Lauderdale, Fla. -based when they were adolescents. Competitors every- nal mix is mighty tasty, too. Contact: 973- duo should continue to have a winning best part of the house party -when Soulfuric Recordings for putting Donna might as well throw in the towel. 571 -9444. formula. one goes home. which the reviewer highly recommends because of their musical merit. NEW AND NOTEWORTHY: Highlights new and releases with the greatest chart potential. CRITICS CHOICE (* ): New releases, regardless of potential chart action, PICKS ( ): New eligible for review. Send in the category with the broadest audience. All releases available to radio and/or retail in the U.S. are acts worthy of attention. Cassette, vinyl or CD singles equally appropriate for more than one format are reviewed developing King (N.Y.), Michael Paoletta (N.Y.) SINGLES. to Deborah Evans Price, Billboard, 49 Music Square W., Nashville, Tenn. 37203. Contributors: Dylan Siegler (N.Y.), Aliya copies to Chuck Taylor, Billboard, 1515 Broadway, New York, N.Y. 10036. Country singles should be sent BILLBOARD MAY 1, 1999 22 www.americanradiohistory.com Reviews & Previews the fabric of American culture. Given ed with our spirit. 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Send review copies to Catherine Applefeld Olson, 622 Oakley Place, Alexandria, Va. 22302. ENTER *ACTIVE: Send review copies to Brett Atwood, Billboard, 5055 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90036 AUDIOBOOKS: Send review Trudi copies to Miller Rosenblum, 202 Seeley St., Brooklyn, N.Y. 11218. BOOKS: Send review copies to Bradley Bambarger, Billboard, 1515 Broadway, New York, N.Y. 10036 BILLBOARD MAY 1, 1999 23 www.americanradiohistory.com R &B ARTISTS & MUSIC Chanté Moore Has A `Man' And A Hit 5 Singer /Songwriter Expands Her Style On Silas /MCA's `Moment BY DAVID NATHAN created additional lyrics for the 1974 tone for the singer. "It sets her apart LOS ANGELES -It's been almost Rufus & Chaka Khan hit "You Got from what she's done before," Ware three years since the release of "A The Love" and retitled it "I've Got says. "The song shows the side of her Love Supreme," Chanté Moore's The Love." that is the everyday mother, the girl sophomore album for Silas Records, The album also includes "I See You next door hanging with her friends." but the vivacious singer/songwriter is (In A Different Light)," a Diane War- The label began its setup for the back with a song that's shaping up to ren composition that features Moore track with a three -tier postcard mail- be her biggest hit to date. with JoJo Halley of K-Ci and JoJo. ing to radio and retail on Feb. 22. The Currently No. 39 on Billboard's Hot Addressing the gap between single, which went to radio the first Daydreamin' Before Dark. RCA recording act Before Dark takes a break on the R &B Singles and Tracks chart, albums, Moore explains, "There were week of March, immediately gar- set of the video for its new single, "Baby." The song is from the group's forth- "Chanté's Got A Man," due as a com- a couple of crew changes at MCA. We nered 95 adds. A video for "Chanté's coming debut album, " Daydreamin'." Shown in the back row, from left, are Erix mercial single May 4, is eliciting started working on a third album a Got A Man," which also features for- Zimmerman, video director; Aaron Latham, video producer; and Doug Biro, VP major response at radio and prompt- few years ago. I wanted to wait for mer En Vogue vocalist Terry Ellis, of creative services at RCA Records. Shown in the front row, from left, are Donna the right producers, and although it went to BET, the Box, and regional Johns, senior director of marketing and artist development at RCA; Anthony has been arduous, I'm glad I waited. video outlets March 15 and is due at Morgan, director of A &R at RCA; Before Dark's Mia Lee, Jenifer Rice -Genzuk, As much as I've been gone, people MTV the first week of May. and Arike Rice; and Brett Wright, VP of marketing and artist development at have been welcoming me back with Merchandising materials went to RCA. open arms, letting me know they've (Continued on next page) been waiting for this record." She adds, "The new record brought out a part of me that may have been missing from my first two albums. It shows that I'm not just a WGCI Chicago's Seminar Tells Now To jazzy R &B singer but that there are different and diverse ways for me to be produced." Break Into The Biz; New And Old EW &F Notes Cassandra Ware, VP and marketing director at MCA, "Chan - This issue's column was prepared by guest columnist dees during a luncheon. A showcase featuring artists feature will ing strong consumer anticipation for té has a fan base, and from the feed- Dana Hall, managing editor of R &B Airplay Monitor. spotlighted on the station's "Home Jam" with the win- Moore's Silas/MCA album "This Mo- back we're getting from retail, it's be part of the luncheon entertainment, with IMI Records. ment Is Mine." The 14 -track set in- clear that music buyers remember MUSIC BIZ 101: On Saturday (1), WGCI Chicago will ner receiving a recording contract line is that we help to educate these lis- cludes production by Jimmy Jam & who she is. Our goal now is to build hold its eighth annual music seminar, "Making It In The "The bottom Jerkins, Jer- on that. She's known as a very sen- Music Industry." The event is the brainchild of opera- teners," says Smith. "If we can inspire, give hope to, Terry Lewis, Rodney them maine Dupri, Guy Roche, Robin sual, mature, more sultry type of tions manager Elroy Smith and each year draws more and get these listeners off the streets, to give Thicke, and Simon Law and has a singer, but when you get to know her than 1,600 participants. It features top producers, something to work toward, then we've accomplished a U.S. and Canadian personality, there's this other vibe. artists, and industry professionals who discuss in vari- major feat. It's their dream to be in the music busi- simultaneous work that street date of May 25. No other inter- That's why the visuals for this pro- ous panels how to break into the music business. This ness, and we're helping them toward national release dates had been set at ject are very loose and carefree, year's keynoters are L.A. dream." press time. more youth -oriented." Reid and Kenneth `Baby - DATE: The Moore served as executive produc- Ware feels that by releasing face" Edmonds. Panelists SAVE THE & Soul er for the album with Louil Silas Jr. "Chanté's Got A Man" as the first and performers include Jer- The ASCAP Rhythm will be held and co-wrote eight songs. Moore also single, the label is setting a different maine Dupri, Gerald Lev- Music Awards ert, Jon B., Jimmy Jam, Rhythm May 26 at the Hammerstein Terry Lewis, Shanice, Ballroom in New York. The Tyrese, Raphael Saadiq, and the invitation -only gala honors EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Eric Benét, Jesse Powell, Blues the top writers and publish- BeBe Winans, and Narada ers from ASCAP in R &B, The Rhythm and Blues Foundation, Inc., a not -for profit service organiza- Michael Walden. rap, dance, and reggae for tion located in Washington, DC, whose mission is to provide public recognition "When I arrived in Chica- 1998. and financial assistance to rhythm and blues artists of the 4Os, 5Os and 6Os, is go, I knew right away by the amount of [local artists] member Wyclef Jean is in seeking a full -time, experienced arts management professional for the position calling about their music and how to break into the IN THE STUDIO: Fugees several tracks for Earth, Wind of Executive Director. The Executive Director will be appointed by and account- business that we had to do something" to educate them the studio co- producing it & Fire with member Maurice White for the group's able to the Board of Directors of The Rhythm and Blues Foundation, Inc. about the business, says Smith. "I never imagined would grow to this size. Initially, I thought it was a next album, due on the Ruffhouse /Columbia label. Applicants must have at least five (5) years' demonstrated, exceptional great way to minimize the phone calls, but now I also Before that, we'll see the rerelease June 22 of several experience in conceptualizing, developing, planning and executing programs look at it as a community service." EW &F classic albums on Sony Legacy: "Gratitude," in not -for-profit arts setting; a proven track record in fundraising; experience The WGCI music seminar has grown over the years, "That's The Way Of The World," "All 'N All," and "The in administrative and personnel management; experience as chief financial from a single panel in an oversized auditorium to its Best Of Earth, Wind & Fire, Vol. 1." officer with duties including budgeting, cash flow analysis and supervision of current all-day, multi- format, multi- panel, $60 regis- 500: Two new labels are now doing business. all accounting and bookkeeping; experience in organizing and executing short tration fee event, held in one of Chicago's most upscale INDIE The first is from legendary Stax Records songwriter and long term planning; experience in producing events; excellent writing and hotels. money. We are simply David Porter, who's launching Memphis -based Inter- verbal communication skills; demonstrated negotiation skills. This is a high "We're not doing this to make costs," says Smith. "The seminar is a val- national Pocket Records through Select -O -Hits (Bill - profile position requiring the need for creativity, motivation and the ability to covering our uable educational forum that [attendees] return to boardButtetin, April 24). Porter, longtime writing work with a highly visible Board of Trustees and experienced staff. year after year." partner of Isaac Hayes, will release the label's debut Lyric, Salary is commensurate with experience. To be considered, applicants Angela Flemming, WGCI promotions and mar- act, Tuscaloosa, Ala. -based girl group June should send a cover letter describing their interest and skills, a resume, at least keting director, adds that much effort, time, and 15. The second indie is from Dallas Mavericks basket- two letters of recommendation, references and salary requirements to: expense is put into the planning of the seminar, which can start as early as "the day after we finish this year's ball player Cedric Ceballos, who is expanding his pro- in motions company, HYB Entertainment, into a record THE RHYTHM AND BLUES FOUNDATION, INC. event, but usually it's six to nine months advance label. Ceballos previously had performed on the song C/O KENDALL A. MINTER, ESQ. that the serious planning begins." features six workshops: "The "Flow On" with rapper Warren G, for the Immortal SALES GOODLOE & GOLDEN, LLP This year's seminar Producers," "Hip-Hop," "Gospel," "How To Make A Records compilation `Basketball's Best Kept Secret." 5398 EAST MOUNTAIN STREET Record," and "The Rhythm & Blues I and II." Topics Ceballos will be the first release on his label, and other STONE MOUNTAIN, GEORGIA 30083 to be covered include songwriting, producing, mar- signings will include singer Benito (formerly on Fully keting, artist development, and "the real deal" about Loaded records) and DJ EQ (DJ for Queen Latifah BE RECEIVED BY MAY 15TH HOWEVER THE POSITION APPLICATIONS MUST show business. Reid and Edmonds will address atten- and Luke). WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL FILLED - NO PHONE CALLS. 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(10.98/16.98) TEVIN CAMPBELL 31 No. " is i 53 45 37 5 BLACK MOON DUCK DOWN 50039 /PRIORITY (10 98/16.98) WAR ZONE 9 1 I 68 3 NAS COLUMBIA `- 68773* (11.98 EO/17.98) 2 weeks at No. I I AM... 1 VARIOUS ARTISTS 54 59 61 4 BET BEST OF PLANET GROOVE 54 FULLY - LOADED 47 OI9NIRGIN (12.98/16.98) -"IMO GREATEST GAINER 1111100-- 55 55 50 3 INFAMOUS SYNDICATE RELATIVITY 1653 (10.98/16.98) I:® CHANGING THE GAME 50 Q 4 3 5 SOUNDTRACK ROCK LAND 90314 * /INTERSCOPE (11.98/17.98) LIFE 2 56 52 55 36 KELLY PRICE T- NECK/ISLAND 524516/MERCURY (10.98/16.98) SOUL OF A WOMAN 2 3 1 3 8 TLC LAFACE 26055* /ARISTA (11.98/17.98) FANMAIL 1 57 63 56 8 BONEY JAMES WARNER BROS. 47283 (10.98/16.98) BODY LANGUAGE 32 4 2 - 2 KRAYZIE BONER MO THUGS/RUTHLESS 1671/RELATIVITY (19.98/23.98) THUG MENTALITY 1999 2 58 64 13 10 GLENN JONES SAR 1001 (11.98/15.98) IT'S TIME 58 5 6 5 24 JUVENILE CASH MONEY 53162/UNIVERSAL (10.98/16.98) 400 DEGREEZ 4 59 56 58 23 METHOD MAN DEF JAM 558920*/MERCURY (11.98/17.98) TICAL 2000: JUDGEMENT DAY 1 6 5 2 8 EMINEM WEB/AFTERMATH 90287 */INTERSCOPE (11.98/17.98) THE SLIM SHADY LP 1 60 53 47 40 MONICA ARISTA 19011* (10.98/16.98) THE BOY IS MINE 2 7 8 11 30 TRICK DADDY SLIP -N -SLIDE 2802/WARLOCK (10.98/15.98) ® WWW.THUG.COM 7 61 49 42 8 YUKMOUTH RAP -A -LOT LAURYN HILL 46720NIRGIN (11.98/19.98) THUGGED OUT THE ALBULATION 8 8 7 4 ' 34 THE MISEDUCATION OF LAURYN HILL 1 RUFFHOUSE 69035* /COLUMBIA (11.98 EQ/17.98) TEAR DA CLUB UP THUGS OF THREE 6 MAFIA 62 48 41 11 CRAZYNDALAZDAYZ 4 HYPNOTIZE MINDS 171&RELATIVITY (10.98/16.98) 9 9 10 23 112 BAD BOY 73021 /ARISTA (10.98/16.98) ROOM 112 6 10 10 6 18 DMX A2 RUFF RYDERS/DEF JAM 538640 */MERCURY PACESETTER 11111110- 111.98/17.98) FLESH OF MY FLESH BLOOD OF MY BLOOD 1 "a 63 86 -- 2 PASTOR TROY MADOSOCIETY 189(7.98/14.98)® WE READY I DECLARE WAR 63 11 11 9 4 SILK ELEKTRA 62234/EEG (10.98/16.98) TONIGHT 8 64 69 72 21 BIG TYMERS CASH MONEY 53170 /UNIVERSAL (10.98/15.98) IN6 HOW YOU LUV THAT? VOL. 2 17 12 12 7 5 GINUWINE 550 MUSIC 69598 * /EPIC (11.98 E0/16.98) 100% GINUWINE 2 VARIOUS ARTISTS BUSTA RHYMES E.L.E.: EXTINCTION LEVEL EVENT: THE FINAL WORLD 65 58 49 4 THE N.W.A. LEGACY VOLUME 1 1988 -1998 42 13 13 12 18 FRONT 2 PRIORITY 51111 (12.98719.98) FLIPMODE/ELEKTRA 62211* /EEG (11.98/17.98) 66 61 60 B -RITE 14 15 15 30 ROC 40 TRIN -I -TEE 5:7 90094/INTERSCOPE (10.9815.98) ® TRIN -I -TEE 5:7 20 JAY -Z A° -A- FELLNDEF JAM 558902* /MERCURY (10.98/16.98) VOL. 2... HARD KNOCK LIFE 1 67 75 70 26 GHETTO RAP ARTIST 2061 /FULLY LOADED (10.98/15.98) 15 16 13 23 R. KELLY JIVE 41625' U 9.98 MAFIA ® ON DA GRIND 34 A /24.98) R. 1 68 62 54 73 WILL SMITH A6 COLUMBIA 68683* (10.98 EQ/17.981 BIG WILLIE STYLE 9 .` ola HOT SHOT DEBUT 1111100-- VARIOUS ARTISTS 16 80. 1 NO 69 66 64 4 THE TOM JOYNER MORNING SHOW OLD SCHOOL MIX 64 NEW MO B. 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SERVON NO LIMIT 50045 * /PRIORITY (10.98/16.98) DA NEXT LEVEL 1 32 36 43 <- 45 BRANDY A" ATLANTIC * 83039 /AG (10.98/17.98) NEVER S -A -Y NEVER 2 85 82 - 11 SHAE JONES M3 53232/UNIVERSAL (10.98/16.981E TALK SHOW 43 33 37 39 35 THE TEMPTATIONS MOTOWN 530937 /UNIVERSAL (10.98/16.98) PHOENIX RISING 8 86 NEW 1 ORIGINAL P WESTBOUND 1114 (7.98/9.98) WHAT DAT SHAKIN' (EP) 86 34 35 35 19 REDMAN DEF JAM 558945*/MERCURY (10.98/16.981 DOC'S DA NAME 2000 1 87 ICE CUBE 76 74 22 WAR & PEACE VOL. I (THE WAR DISC) 2 PRIORITY 50700' (11.98/17.981 35 47 53 29 DEBORAH COX ARISTA 19022 (10.98/16.98) ® ONE WISH 14 88 80 75 31 SOUNDTRACK DEF JAM 558663 */MERCURY (11.98/17.98) RUSH HOUR 2 36 27 VARIOUS ARTISTS 22 4 WU -TANG RECORDS PRESENTS: WU- CHRONICLES 16 WU-TANG 51143/PRIORITY (10.98/16.98) 21 BONE THUGS -N- HARMONY 89 87 77 THE COLLECTION: VOLUME ONE 12 RUTHLESS 69715* /RELATIVITY (11.98/17.98) 31 32 32 18 VARIOUS ARTISTS ROC-A- FELLA/DEFJAM 558891 */MERCURY(10.98/16.98) DJ CLUE? THE PROFESSIONAL 3 90 78 81 15 CHAKA KHAN NPG 9281 (14.98 CD) COME 2 MY HOUSE 49 38 34 21 4 COOL BREEZE ORGANIZED NOIZEIA&M 90159*ANTERSCOPE (10.98/16.98) EAST POINTS GREATEST HITS 11 NEW 1 SOUNDTRACK POWER 9556/PLATINUM (10.9$116.98) DOLLAR 91 39 38 44 24 TOTAL BAD BOY 73020 * / ARISTA (10.98/16.98) KIMA, KEISHA & PAM 9 40 93 88 3 SOUNDTRACK Lie JOE 241* (10.98/15.98) RINGMASTER 88 42 45 Ó SHANICE LAFACE 26058` /ARISTA (10.98 /16.98) SHANICE 15 ® 93 10 67 6 C -BO AWOL/N00 TRYBE 47206NIRGIN (10.98/15.98) THE FINAL CHAPTER 20 41 51 48 21 DJ QUIK PROFILE 19034`/ ARISTA (10.98/16.98) RHYTHM -AL -ISM 13 JAMES INGRAM 94 1 42 33 36 29 OUTKAST LAFACE 26053 * /ARISTA (10.98/16.98) NEW FOREVER MORE (LOVE SONGS, HITS & DUETS) 94 AQUEMINI 2 PRIVATE MUSIC 82174/WINDHAM HILL (10.98/16.98) 43 31 31 13 FOXY BROWN VIOLATOR/DEF JAM 558933* /MERCURY (10.98/16.981 CHYNA DOLL 1 95 90 76 49 XSCAPE SO SO DEF 68042/COLUMBIA (10.98 E0/16.981 TRACES OF MY LIPSTICK 6 44 41 40 25 98 DEGREES MOTOWN 530956/UNIVERSAL (10.98/16.98) 98 DEGREES AND RISING 40 96 96 92 36 LUTHER VANDROSS VIRGIN 46089 (11.98/17.98) I KNOW 9 45 39 38 19 MYSTIKAL NO LIMIT 41655/JIVE (11.98/16.98) GHETTO FABULOUS 1 97 100 89 22 GETO BOYS RAP -A -LOT 46780NIRGIN (11.98/17.98) DA GOOD DA BAD & DA UGLY 5 46 50 46 25 FAITH EVANS BAD BOY 73016* /ARISTA (10.98/17.98) KEEP THE FAITH 3 98 99 94 69 JAY -Z A ROC- A- FELLA/DEF JAM 536392 */MERCURY (7.98/11.98) IN MY LIFETIME, VOL. 1 2 47 67 91 4 LIL' TROY SHORT STOP 2008/ME & MINE (11.98/15.98) ® SITTEN' FAT DOWN SOUTH 47 99 91 85 29 GANGSTA BOO HYPNOTIZE MINDS 1685/RELATIVITY (10.98/16.98) ENQUIRING MINDS 15 48 46 33 6 SOUNDTRACK JIVE 41671 (11.98/17.98) THE CORRUPTOR 9 100 95 86 47 MASTER P A° NO LIMIT 53538* /PRIORITY (12.98/19.98) MP DA LAST DON 1 with the greatest sales gains this week. Recording Industry Assn. °Albums Of America (RIAA) certification for net shipment of 500,000 album units (Gold). ARIAA certification for net shipment of 1 million units mond). Numeral following (Platinum). RIAA certification for net shipment of 10 million units (Dia- Platinum or Diamond symbol indicates album's multi -platinum level. For boxed sets, and double albums wi h a running trine of 100 minutes or more, the prices, RIM multiplies shipments by the number of discs and/or tapes. *Asterisk indicates LP is available. Most tape and CD prices for BMG and WEA labels, are suggested lists. Tape prices marked EQ, and all other CD prices, are equivalent prices, which are projected from wholesale prices. er Impact Greatest Gainer shows charts largest unit increase. Pacesetter indicates biggest percentage growth. Heatseek- shows albums removed from Heatseekers this week. ® indicates past or present Heatseeker title. ©1999, Billboard/BPI Communications and SoundScan, Inc. CHANTÉ MOORE HAS A `MAN' AND A HIT (Continued from page 24) retail March 10. The single also Glenn Cooper, music director and on- `Precious' and 'A Love Supreme.' Peo- with the duet she had with Keith birth to my daughter Sophia Milan includes "Your Home Is In My air personality at WUSL Philadelphia, ple are excited about the new record, Washington last year on the song `I Hardison in September 1996, so I've Heart," Moore's duet with Boyz II agrees. "It's in our quiet storm rotation because the sound is a little different Love You' [from Washington's "KW" had a chance to spend quality time Men from the 1998 Flyte Tyme and doing very well, picking up from what they expect from her. As album]. With `Chanté's Got A Man,' with her. Then there have been tran- Records soundtrack for "How Stella requests and growing. With a voice like soon as the single hit the radio and the the female audience will be attracted sitions like the move from Silas to Got Her Groove Back." hers, I wish she didn't have a man!" video debuted, customers started with that sisterhood kind of thing, and MCA Records, which has meant that Commenting on listener response, Retail reaction suggests that asking for the record." then, for guys, it will be the fantasy to I've been more involved directly with WGCI Chicago music director/assis- Moore's upcoming album will be her Roberto Gooden, urban music be the man she's talking about." people at MCA and that I've really tant PD Jay Alan says, "When we first strongest to date. "The new song has supervisor at HMV in New York, For Moore, "This Moment Is Mine" had to step up to the plate." put it on, women were calling, but now generated a tremendous amount of regards Moore as "one of the few lyrically reflects "personal experi- Moore's music is published by Chan- we have guys calling in for the song interest from consumers in Chanté," artists left from the early '90s that is ences and those of people close to me. té 7 Publishing /BMI. Jeff Sharp of too. There have been instant phones on says Dedry Jones, owner of Track still relevant ... To some degree she In between recording songs for the Artistic Control Management manages the record, and if it's any indication, One in Chicago. "It's caused a rise in does have to be reintroduced, but there album, I've been transitioning from her, and Jeff Frasco is her booking the album should do very well." the sales of her previous albums, was a good setup for this new record being a girl to being a mother-I gave agent at the William Morris Agency. BILLBOARD MAY 1, 1999 25 www.americanradiohistory.com MAY 1, 1999 R &B Billboard ARTISTS & MUSIC Not Ra p Singles.. COMPILED FROM A NATIONAL SAMPLE OF RETAIL STORE SALES REPORTS z COLLECTED, COMPILED, AND PROVIDED BY Its `Fury' , o . Sound can® Naughty By Nature Unleashes ARTIST ~ W 3 ° = TITLE I W ," I- 3 n N a 3 c) IMPRINT & NUMBER/DISTRIBUTING LABEL this group is counting on NAUGHTY IS NICE: They're back. mikes. But NO. 1 /GREATEST GAINER of scene and -- Four years after "Poverty's Par- vigilant monitoring the WHO DAT JT MONEY FEATURING SOLE 2 25 3 CI (C) (T) TONY MERCEDES/FREEWORLD 53469/PRIORiTY t 1 week at No. 1 adise," Naughty By Nature's final that signature gift for coming up with (D) demographic -crossers like its previ- WHAT'S IT GONNA BE?! BUSTA RHYMES FEAT. JANET Tommy Boy set, Vinnie, Treach, and 2 1 1 7 (C) (D) (T) FLIPMODE/ELEKTRA 64051/EEG t ous massive hits, 1991's "O.PP, " '92's Kay Gee drop "Nineteen Naughty IT AIN'T MY FAULT 2/SOMEBODY UKE ME SILKK THE SHOCKER FEAT. MYSTIKAL 3 3 2 9 Nine: Nature's Fury," their Arista "Everything's Gonna Be Alright," (CI (D) (T) NO LIMIT 53470/PRIORITY t "Hip Hop Hooray." HARD KNOCK LIFE (GHETTO ANTHEM) JAY -Z Tuesday (27). Except for and '93's 4 4 3 17 debut, (C) (DI m ROC- A- FELLA/DEF JAM 566977/MERCURY t Treach's recent nuptials to his long- "We've always remained students," JA RULE 8 HOLLA HOLLA listen to 5 6 5 INCJDEF JAM 566959' /MERCURY time lady, Pepa of Salt 'N, expect no says backup MC Vinnie. "We (M) CO IX) MURDER t going on regionally, who's hot ONE -NINE- NINE-NINE COMMON FEATURING SADAT X surprises from the Illtown trio. that's not Naughty. We're not trying what's 6 5 4 4 to any- today, who's that underground MC (C) (D) m RAWKUS 53474/PRIORITY t Naughty remains hip-hop's men for to do anything disrespectful PLAYERS HOLIDAY T.W.D.Y. FEAT. TOO SHORT & MAC MALL 07 14 2 all seasons, ever ready with some- one who doesn't disrespect us." coming up. We're in the clubs, listen- - (C) (D) (T) THUMP STREET 2265 t "Being mar- ing and vibing." 0, NASTY TRICK GANGSTA BOO thing for everyone- summer party He adds, reassuringly, O8 NEW 1 Naughty's making its bid for sum- (C) (DI m HYPNOTIZE MINDS 1784/RELATIVITY t joints, life instruction, rebel music, ried doesn't change me making songs NANN TRICK DADDY FEATURING TRINA 9 7 6 10 and street anthems. about girls and partying. It's still mu- mer '99 rule with two wave -your- (C) (D) m SLIP -N -SLIDE 247/WARLOCK t WOOF SNOOP DOGG FEATURING MYSTIKAL AND FIEND "We to our guns," says lead sic my fans want to hear. I'm not hand-in- the -air tracks, "Jamboree" 10 9 8 14 stick (C) (D) (T) NO LIMIT 53462/PRIORITY t MC who sports a new tattoo going to change the concept of the and "Holiday" (release dates aren't Treach, RESPIRATION MOS DEF & TALIB KWELI ARE BLACK STAR FEAT. COMMON 12 10 8 love." set yet). But the album, like the three 11 RAWKUS on his left hand's fourth finger - music I like and (C) (D) m 53473/PRIORITY t - OUTKAST, GOODIE MOB &WITCHDOCTOR such a lengthy absence, most preceding it, touches on various hip WATCH FOR THE HOOK COOL BREEZE FEAT. "Pepa" intertwined with barbed wire. After 12 10 9 19 (X) ORGANIZED NOIZE/A&M 97046/INTERSCOPE t do artists would have to pack up their hop concerns. "On The Run" takes on (C) (D) m "We're not trying to anything NAS IS LIKE NAS New Jer- 13 11 7 10 alleged racial targeting by m (V) (X) COLUMBIA 79113* t sey State Police troopers. Master P, STAND UP CHARLI BALTIMORE FEAT. GHOSTFACE KILLAH 14 15 17 11 Silkk The Shocker, Mystikal, and (C) (D) m UNTERTAINMENT 79094/EPIC t GANGSTA! GANGSTA! (HOW U DO IT) C. WEBB FEAT. KURUPT 15 17 12 7 Phiness roll with Trench and Vinnie (CI (D) (T) HUMIUTY 54317/LIGHTYEAR t on the South Coast - influenced "Live MORE FREAKY TALES TOO SHORT 16 16 13 17 Or Die," while rapper Mag and Kray- (C) (D) (T) SHORT 42571/JIVE iÑm HERE I GO INFAMOUS SYNDICATE 17 13 11 11 zie Bone lend support on another (CI (D) m RELATIVITY 1771 t HATE ME NOW NAS FEATURING PUFF DADDY 18 8 29 3 (T) (V) COLUMBIA 79070* t GHETTO COWBOY MO THUGS FAMILY FEAT. BONE THUGS -N- HARMONY 19 20 15 24 SECTION MO THUGS/RUTHLESS 1707/RELATIVITY (C) (D) t BOUNCE, ROCK, SKATE, ROLL BABY DC FEAT. IMAJIN CI NEW 1 (C) (D) (T) SHORT 46605/JIVE t WE BE PUTTIN' IT DOWN BAD All FEAT. SNOOP DOGG 21 19 14 8 STILL GROWING: As TLC's "No Scrubs" (LaFace /Arista) enters (C) (D) (T) 19 STREET 53465/PRIORITY t radio, at which many records begin to STREET TALKIN' SLICK RICK FEATURING OUTKAST its 11th week at the point 26 2 22 - (T) DEF peak, it does just the opposite, gaining another 2.8 million listen- JAM 870763 */MERCURY LET THE DOGS OUT? CHUCK SMOOTH 23 22 20 23 WHO ers. With that increase, "No Scrubs" hits 57.6 million listeners, (C) (D) WINGSPAN 0002 of having the largest R &B audience in the THE REAL ONE THE 2 LIVE CREW FEATURING ICE -T earning the distinction 24 25 18 25 Broadcast Data Systems era. It had been as high as 55.4 million sev- (C) (D) (T) LIL' JOE 899 t FREE YOUR MIND GOLD FEAT. LAYZIE BONE, MENENSKI, TEE & HALO cycle 25 18 16 15 eral weeks ago, but the song hit that number in a tracking (C) (D) PALU 700 t REDWINE Billboard's sister publication R&B Airplay Monitor; air- PHD. (PLAYA RATA DEGREE) TONY -0 FEAT. KEVIN GARDNER & used for 26 31 26 10 play then tapered off in the ensuing days that would have affected (C) (D) EPICUREAN 0027 QUIET STORM MOBB DEEP 21 23 19 3 Billboard's charts. Before "No Scrubs," the highest audience-fetch- (T) LOUD 65718'/RCA t K & "All My Life" (MCA), with 55.2 million. NAUGHTY BY NATURE G'S DO 4 MONEY LIL' RACHETT FEATURING LV ing song was -Ci JoJo's 28 21 21 3 WHAT TLC broke records not only in the R &B realm but on top 40 sta- (CI (DI BIG KID 43192/LIGHTYEAR t JUST DON'T GIVE A F * ** EMINEM deep -South joint, "Thugs & Hust- 29 28 23 26 tions as well, beating the record set by Celine Dion's "My Heart (C) (D) (M) m (X) WEB/AFTERMATH 97044/INTERSCOPE Music) on The Billboard Hot 100 back in the April lers." WEIGHT ICE CUBE FEAT. MR. SHORT KHOP Will Go On" (550 30 29 24 27 PUSHIN' (C) (D) (T) PRIORITY 53456 t 10 issue. Treach gets personal on "Dirt All ON DEADLY GROUND PSYCHO VS. IRISCIENCE By My Lonely" (released as a white 22 9 31 24 006 *MU GRUV of '99) and even (C) (T) (X) BLACKBERRY label in the beginning FREE & SINGLE B DA OUTTA SIGHT CHILD 32 30 44 18 FRUITS OF LABOR: In a week when album sales at R &B stores allows a touch of vulnerability to (CI m OS 0001* EVEN CHEAPER (CHEAPSKATE REMIX) SPORTY THIEVZ gains had strong emerge on "Would've Done The Same 33 27 31 4 were down 25%, sets that showed even moderate (T) (X) ROC- A- BLOK/RUFFHOUSE 79136 /COLUMBIA t due on "We upward movement. Incidentally, Nas' "I Am . .." (Columbia), which For Me." Girls get their SHE'S A BITCH MISSY "MISDEMEANOR" ELLIOTT NEW 1 dominates Top R &B Albums for a second week, fell by more than 59% Could Do It Again," featuring Big ® (T) THE GOLD MIND /EASTWEST 63751 */EEG INVASION OF THE FLAT BOOTY B * * * * *S TOO SHORT for 10% of the overall sales decline Pun singing the praises of Latina 35 37 32 32 in sales. That title alone accounted ICI (D) m SHORT 42543/JIVE on Top R &B Albums, since it posted such huge numbers last issue. cuties. R.E.C. ROOM INSPECTAH DECK 36 33 37 4 As for those sets with the largest increases, the soundtrack to Unlike most MCs today, Treach (T) LOUD 65714 */RCA t DOO WOP (THAT THING) LAURYN HILL takes the Greatest Gainer in a 4-2 and Vinnie bounce off Kay Gee's 31 34 27 26 "Life" (Rock Land /Interscope) (CI (D) m (V) (X) RUFFHOUSE 78868/COLUMBIA t movie tracks exclusively. move, up 19 %. The Eddie Murphy/Martin Lawrence opened EVERY THING I WANT TEE KEE FEATURING DAIMON 38 44 - Il nationally April 16 with a $20 million three -day gross at the box "I like one producer," says Vmnie. ICI (X) DOC HOLLYWOOD 7002'/WHITE LION t have BALLIN' BIG VILLA office, making it the No. 1 film in the country. To add to that, the "That way you can different 39 NEW I vibe. you use nine ICI (D) REBEL 2617/HARVEST film's noncommercial title track by K -Ci & JoJo skates 23 -19 on styles but one If REMEMBER ME BALLIN INDO G 40 43 36 11 Hot R&B Singles & Tracks, while Maxwell's "Fortunate" (Rock different producers on your album, (C) (D) (T) HYPNOTIZE MINDS 1767 /RELATIVITY all over the place. I know Kay can DA GOODNESS REDMAN Land /Interscope /Columbia), also from the album, moves 15 -13 on it's 41 39 41 15 come up with whatever we need the (T) DEF JAM 566831*MERCURY . that list. N * * ** WHAT!! WHIP joints 42 35 38 7 Three other albums saw sales increases of less than 3%, yet all party joints, the hardcore -and (C) (X) OUTHOUSE 0169* we can vibe it out with tracks." YOU GOT ME THE ROOTS FEATURING ERYKAH BADU vault at least 10 positions on Top R &B Albums. Les Nubians' just 43 32 34 6 (T) MCA 55539* t Octave/Virgin) jumps 44- Vmnie, Trench, and Kay Gee start- "Princesses Nubiennes" (Omtown /Higher HOW DO U WANT IT /CALIFORNIA LOVE A' 2PAC (FEAT. KC AND JOJO) a - 44 47 43 91 30 with a gain of 1 %. Its non -English radio track "Makeda" picks up ed in '85 as the New Style, self ICI (D) (M) (T) (X) DEATH ROW /INTERSCOPE 854652/ISLAND t funded and promoted trio of teenage THROW YO HOOD UP MR. MONEY LOC FEAT. ABOVE THE LAW another 1 million in audience impressions, for a total of 9.3 million. 50 46 57 New Jersey's club ® (CI (D) LOC-N-UP 70714 Meanwhile, Deborah Cox's "One Wish" (Arista), also gaining 1% stars on northern JUVENILE 46 38 28 9 HA in sales, sprints 47 -35. The second track from that set, "It's Over circuit. (T) CASH MONEY 56234 */UNIVERSAL t The group's radio moment hap- BE FAITHFUL FATMAN SCOOP & CROOKLYN CLAN FEAT. FAITH EVANS Now," pushes 50 -44 on Hot R &B Singles & Tracks after fetching 47 40 33 6 pened with "Scuffin' Those Knees," (T) AV8 86* another 1 million in audience. EVERYONE FALLS IN LOVE TANTO METRO & DEVONTE it to Red 48 RE-ENTRY 2 Lastly, DJ Quik's fourth album, "Rhythm -al -ism" (Profile/ recalls Vinnie. "We took (CI (T) (X) PENTHOUSE 6278'NP t Marl. By the time MY NAME IS EMINEM 51 -41, gaining 2% -at core stores. The second single Alert and Marly 36 30 8 Arista), motors 49 WEB/AFTERMATH 95040' / INTERSCOPE t R&B Sin- we got home, Marl had played it. We (T) from that album, "You'z A Ganxta," climbs 68 -66 on Hot RYDE OR DIE RUFF RYDERS FEAT. LOX, DMX, DRAG -ON & EVE like the 50 41 35 5 gles & Tracks after having four stations join the cause. Support at went crazy. But it wasn't (T) RUFF RYDERS 95042*/INTERSCOPE t on Coast makes it all possible for Quik, as that record company got it played, and stations the West Records with the greatest sales gains this week. t Videoclip availability. Recording Industry Association of was one of the very few times it for net 1 region accounts for 5 million of his 7 million in audience this issue. that America (RIRA) certification for net shipment of 500,000 units (Gold). RIAA certification shipment of 76 plays, got played anyway. Once we came out million units (Platinum). (C) Cassette single available. (D) CD single available. (M) Cassette maxi -single available. KPWR (Power 106) Los Angeles leads the charge with for (D). * as Naughty By Nature, we were sent (T) Vinyl maxi-single available. (V) Vinyl single availabe. (X) CD maxi -single availabe. Catalog number is good for 4 million listeners alone. Indicates (D) unavailable, in which case, catalog number is for (C), (X), (T) or (M) respectively, based on availability. (Continued on page 63) n 1999, Billboard/BPI Communications, and SoundScan, Inc. BILLBOARD MAY 1. 1999 26 www.americanradiohistory.com Billboard. MAY 1, 1999 R &B SINGLES A -Z Billboard MAY 1, 1999 TITLE (Publisher- Licensing Org.) Sheet Music Dist. 14 808 (R.Kely, BMVDOtted Line, BMI) WBM 8 ALL NIGHT LONG (Chyna Baby, BMVJanice Combs, BMVEMI Blackwood, BMI/ Aunar, BMVBMG, BMI /Justin Hot R&ß Airplay.. Combs, ASCAP/EMI Aprd, ASCAP/Brother-4-Brother, Hot R&ß Singles Sales.. Compiled from a national ASCAP) HL sample of airplay supplied by Broadcast Data Systems' Radio Track service. 102 R &B stations Compiled from a national sub -sample of POS (point of sale) equipped key R&B retail stores which report number are 36 ALMOST DOESNT COUNT (Sushi Too, BMI/Hidden Pun. electronically monitored 24 hours a day, 7 daysa week. Songs ranked by gross impressions, computed by cross- of units sold to SoundScan, nc. This data is in R ASCAP/Wamer- Tamerlane, BMVManuib L.A., ASCAP) WBM used the Hot &B Singles chart. referenci ng exact times of airplay with Arbitron listener data. This data is used in the Hot R&B Singles chart. SoundScan® 37 ANGEL OF MINE (NIB, ASCAP/Motown Tunes, ASCAP/Travon, ASCAP/PolyGram International, 1111111' X Y ASCAP/Rhettrhyme, ASCAP) HL/WBM 7 ANYWHERE (Kalinmia, ASCAP /Justin Combs, ASCAP/EMI Z u 6 Z O Ó w o W w o 3 3 April, ASCAP) FIL EL Ñ 3 w TITLE TITLE 74 AS (Black Bull, ASCAP/Jobete, ASCAP/EMI April, ASCAP) Ñ w á 69 BEAUTY (North Avenue, ASCAP/Manuiti LA., ASCAP/Philip TITLE 3 ARTIST (IMPRINT /PROMOTION LABEL) 3 ARTIST (IMPRINT /PROMOTION LABEL) = Weatherspoon,ASCAP) g ARTIST (IMPRINT/PROMOTION LABEL) g 3 ARTIST (IMPRINT /PROMOTION LABEL) 99 BEDTIME (UVE) (Sony/AN Songs, BMI/ECAF, BM)) 36 DID YOU EVER THINK HERE I GO --mall NO. 56 15 89 BREAK ME OFF (Tallest Tree, ASCAP/WB, ASCAP/Zomba, + 38 30 i R. KELLY (JIVE) NO. i 0Irlr.- 11 INFAMOUS ASCAP/t iely, ASCAP) SYNDICATE (RELATIVITY) NO SCRUBS 11 LOVE LIKE THIS 80 BREAK UPS 2 MAKE UPS (Wu -Tang, BMVCareers-BMG, CD (T) TLC (LAFACE/ARISTA) 7 wks at No. I 39 33 33 3 3 HATE ME NOW I 39 24 3 FAITH EVANS (BAD BOY/ARISTA) BMV12 & Under, BMVSIam U Well, ASCAP /Ah -choo, ASCAP) T RAIDSCIEHDDYIEEMESFREDWRLAPROPIEC Net AM. I NAS FEATURING PUFF DADDY (COLUMBIA) HL ANYWHERE ANGEL OF MINE 4 12 29 26 49 CAN I GET A... (UI Lu Lu, BMVDJ Iw, BMVJa, BMI/EMI NO SCRUBS -O -WHY 0 112 FEATURING LIL'Z (BAD 40 2 1 5 WHY BOY /ARISTA) MONICA (ARISTA) 46 8 Blackwood. BMI) HL TLC (LAFACE/ARISTA) ® B.C. (RED ANT) YOU MAKEDA 39 CHANTE'S GOT A MAN (Flyte Tyme, ASCAP/EMI April, 3 2 20 41 45 7 6 WHAT'S IT GONNA BE?! GHETTO COWBOY JESSE POWELL (SILAS/MCA) LES NUBIANS ASCAP/EMI Blackwood, BMVChante' 7, BMI) 3 2 41 40 24 (OMTOWN /HIGHER OCTAVENIRGINì BUSTA RHYMES FEAT. JANET (FLIPMODEALEKTFWEEG) MO THUGS FAMILY THUGS/RUTHLESS/RELATIVITY) 51 DA GOODNESS (Funky Noble, ASCAP/Famous, (MO WHAT'S IT GONNA BE?! IT'S ON ASCAP/Duke Ulington, ASCAP/EMI Mills, ASCAP) 6 14 42 41 19 8 IF YOU (LOVIN' ME) BOUNCE, ROCK, SKATE, ROLL 0 BUSTA RHYMES FEAT. JANET (FLIPMODE/ELEKTRAsEG) 4 4 42 1 DJ CLUE FEAT. DMX (ROC- A- FELLNDEF JAM) 52 DID YOU EVER THINK (Zomba, BMVR.Kely, BMVWamer- SILK (ELEKTRNEEG) - BABY DC FEATURING IMAJIN (SHORT/JIVE) Tamerlane, BMI/Twelve And Under, BMVSIam U Well, SWEET LADY LATELY 5 3 22 66 2 ASCAP) 808 SOOPAMAN LOVER TYRESE (RCA) TYRESE (RCA) 10 4 43 42 7 10 EX-FACTOR (Sony Tunes, 0 BLAQUE (TRACK MASTERS/ COLUMBIA) CICOBBaia FIAT EMRICH &R LMDIOTONNA DVAINAI W /AN ASCAP/Obverse Creation, EX- FACTOR MY FAVORITE GIRL ASCAP/Colgems -EMI, ASCAP/Careers -BMG, BMVWu-Tang, 6 5 21 44 40 5 WHEN I CLOSE MY EYES BE PUTTIN' IT DOWN LAURYN HILL (RUFFHOUSE/COLUMBIA) DAVE HOLLISTER (DEF SQUAD/DREAMWORKS) BMI) HL 6 5 5 44 38 8 WE SHANICE (LAFACE/ARISTA) BAD All FEAT. SNOOP DOGG (19 STREET/PRIORITY) 83 EYES BETTER NOT WANDER (Cavilicious, FORTUNATE 10 8 8 SOMEBODY LIKE ME ASCAP/Herbalicious, ASCAP/Black Fountain, ASCAP) MY FAVORITE GIRL STREET TALKIN' MAXWELL (ROCK LANDANTERSCOPE/COLUMBIA) 62 3 E) 12 7 2 SILKK THE SHOCKER FEAT. MYA (NO LIMIT/PRIORITY 23 FADED PICTURES (Zomba, ASCAP/Kiey, ASCAP/Tallest DAVE HOLLISTER (DEF SQUAD /DREAMWORKS) ®53 SLICK RICK FEAT. OUTKAST (DEF JAM) LIFE Tree, ASCAP/WB, ASCAP) WBM 13 13 HAPPILY EVER AFTER ONE MORE TRY (ID 46 48 7 13 FORTUNATE (Zomba, BMVR.KeIy, BMI) WBM 8 7 5 SUGA SUGA K -CI & JOJO (ROCK LAND /MCNINTERSCOPE) CASE (SPOILED ROTTEN /DEF JAM) DIVINE (PENDULUWRED ANTI 46 41 4 81 FOR YOUR LOVE (October 12 th, ASCAP/Hit Co. South, MONIFAH (UPTOWN/UNIVERSAL) GEORGY PORGY THE LOVE WE HAD (STAYS ASCAP/Steven A. Jordan, ASCAP/WB, ASCAP) 9 9 14 47 54 18 ON MY MIND) 1.4 HEARTBREAK HOTEL/ITS NOT RIGHT BUT ITS OKAY YOU ERIC BENET FEAT. FAITH EVANS (WARNER BROS.) DRU HILL (UNIVERSITY /ISLAND /DEF JAM) 93 GANGSTA! GANGSTA! (HOW U DO IT) (C. Webb, 9 8 3 47 44 12 WHITNEY HOUSTON FEAT. FMTH EVANS & KELLY PRICE (ARISTA) JESSE POWELL ( SILAS/MCA) ASCAP/Hurupt, ASCAP/Lord Maui, ASCAP/Wamer- ALL NIGHT LONG DA GOODNESS Tamerlane, 10 10 18 48 49 15 BMVI'Lah's, BMVAcuff-Rose, BMVAlshamighy, I STILL BELIEVE/PURE IMAGINATION I'M YOUR ANGEL FAITH EVANS FEAT. PUFF DADDY (BAD BOY /ARISTA) REDMAN 10 6 10 48 47 22 (DEF JAM) BMVPo)yGram International, ASCAP) MARMH CAREY FEAT. KRAYZIE BONE & DA BRAT (COLUMBA) R. KELLY & CECINE DION (JIVE) 18 GEORGY PORGY (Hudmar, ASCAP) WBM HEARTBREAK HOTEL ONE MORE TRY 11 7 22 49 42 11 25 GET INVOLVED (Tony Toni Tone, ASCAP/PolyGram 9 IT AIN'T MY FAULT 2/SOMEBODY LIKE ME 49 LET THE DOGS OUT? WHITNEY HOUSTON FEAT. FAITH ERNS & KELLY PRICE (ARISTA) DIVINE (PENDULUM /RED ANT) 11 11 45 16 WHO International, ASCAP /Jazz Merchant, ASCAP/Zomba, SILXK THE SHOCKER FEAT. MYSTIKAL (NO LIMIT/PRIORITY) CHUCK SMOOTH (WINGSPAN) HATE ME NOW 808 ASCAP/Wamer- Tamerlane, BMI) HL/WBM 12 17 6 50 53 5 THESE ARE THE TIMES THE REAL ONE NAS FEATURING PUFF DADDY (COLUMBIA) BLAQUE (TRACK 26 GIRLFRIEND/BOYFRIEND (Donn!, ASCAP/Zomba, 12 9 3 50 51 25 MASTERS/COLUMBIA) DRU HILL (UNIVERSITY/ISLAND/DEF JAM) THE 2 LIVE CREW FEAT. ICE -T (LIL' JOE) ASCAP/Syeeda, ASCAP/Mo Loving, ASCAP/Asjah, YOU GOT ME 13 12 15 NOBODY'S SUPPOSED TO BE HERE ASCAP/TVF, ASCAPBIondie Rockwell ASCAP) WBM ME? YOU) THE ROOTS FEAT. ERYKAH BADU (MCA) 51 47 34 13 13 7 51 55 19 DEBORAH COX ( ARISTA) 78 GOING HOME WITH ME (So So Def, ASCAP/EMI April, MYA FIRST NIIGY%ÑWRTH YOU DO YOU FEEL M woRFREAK ASCAP/Warner SITTING HOME RUFF RYDERS ANTHEM (REMIX) Chappell, BMI/Ramohak, BMIBaydiola, 1® 16 9 52 51 13 ASCAP) WHAT'D COME FOR? TOTAL (BAD BOY/ARISTA) DI SALE FEAT. BIB, 14 16 5 52 49 15 ADES STYLES, MEAN & EVE IRECA-FELEDIF JW l NA &TTAMARA 55 HAPPILY EVER AFTER (Baby Spike. ASCAP/G"dtedSource, WHITNEY HOOUSTONN A MAR AEH CAREY (DREAMWORKS) GET INVOLVED I CAN'T ASCAP) 15 14 10 53 63 3 15 ALL NIGHT LOP 53 FREE YOUR ND RAPHAEL SAADIQ & Q -TIP (HOLLYWOOD) FOXY BROWN FEAT. TOTAL (DEF JAM) 40 HARD KNOCK UFE (GHETTO ANTHEM) (UI Lu Lu, BMVEMI 14 7 37 13 DADDY (BAD BOY/ARISTA) NENSKI, TEE & HALO (PALU) Blackwood, BMV45, ASCAP/nstanty, ASCAP/WB, IF YOU ( LOVIN' ME) IT'S 18 13 64 13 NOT RIGHT BUT IT'S OKAY ASCAP/Helene Blue, ASCAP/MPL Communications, ASCAP) I'M NOT READY LOVE LIKE THIS SILK (ELEKTRNEEG) WHITNEY HOUSTON (ARISTA) 16 15 8 54 56 25 HL/WBM KEITH SWEAT (ELEKTRNEEG) FAITH EVANS FEAT. PUFF DADDY (BAD BOY /ARISTA) 21 HATE ME NOW (Copyright Control/III Will, ASCAP/Zomba, 17 15 10 GIRLFRIEND/BOYFRIEND YOU'Z A GANXTA HARD KNOCK LIFE (GHETTO ANTHEM) BLACKSTREET WITH 55 57 6 ASCAP/Michael Moody's Universe, ASCAP) WBM 11 17 12 PHD. (PLAYA HATA DEGREE) JANET (LIL' MANANTERSCOPE) DJ QUIK (PROFILE/ARISTA) JAY -Z (ROC- A- FELLNDEF JAM) CI 64 10 43 HA (Money Mack, BMI) TONY -0 FEAT. KEVIN GARDNER & REDWINE (EPICUREAN) WHEN A WOMAN'S FED UP SLIPPIN' 5 HEARTBREAK HOTEL (Jungle Fever, BMVEMI Blackwood, 18 11 22 56 46 7 HOLLA HOLLA LOVE ME R. KELLY (JIVE) DMX BMI/Soulvang, 18 19 8 56 54 28 (RUFF RYDERS/DEF JAM) BMVMarshai, ASCAP/EMI April, ASCAP) HL JA RULE (MURDER INC. /DEF JAM) 112 FEATURING MASE (BAD BOY /ARISTA) 97 HERE I GO (Jones, ASCAP/Invisible, JIGGA WHAT... BMI/Bazz, BMI) 21 12 59 BEAUTY 27 HOLLA HOLLA OVT, ASCAP/111 Irv, BMI) ® JAY -Z FEAT. BIG JAZ (ROC- A- FELLNDEF JAM) DRU HILL (UNIVERSITY /ISLAND /DEF JAM) 19 18 4 57 48 3 62 I CANT (Pork, ASCAP/Chappell & Co., ASCAP/UI Lu Lu, COMMON IFEAT. SANDAT XNRAWKUS/PRIORITY) MOB DEE (CLOUD) BMIlShugar Dimond, BMVEMI April, ASCAP) WHAT'S SO DIFFERENT IF I LOSE 20 19 14 58 52 13 MY WOMAN I WANT U G'S DO 4 MONEY GINUWINE (550 MUSIC/EPIC) KENNY 79 IF EVER (ECAF, BMI) 20 21 3 58 43 3 WHAT LATTIMORE (COLUMBIA) REEL TIGHT (G- FUNK/RESTLESS) LIL' RACHETT FEAT. LV (81G KID/LIGHTYEAR) 67 IF I LOSE MY WOMAN (Kenbo, ASCAP/Sony /AN Tunes, NANN ASCAP/Warner -Tamerlane, 21 22 12 59 50 14 I STILL BELIEVE/PURE IMAGINATION BMVBobbie And DJ, BMI) FADED PICTURES EVERYTHING YOU DO TRICK DADDY FEAT. TRINA (SLIP- N- SLIDEN/ARLOCK) MARIAN 21 20 12 59 52 2 CAREY FEAT. KRAYZIE BONE & DA BRAT (COLUMBIA) 4 IF YOU (LOVIN' ME) (2000 Watts, ASCAP/Kenny Flay. CASE & JOE (DEF JAM) EBONI FOSTER (NIGHTBIRD/HENDRIX) ASCAP/WB, FADED PICTURES ASCAP/Toni Robi, ASCAP/The Mother Chapter, 22 20 27 60 58 19 SOFTEST PLACE ON EARTH ASCAP) WBM SITTING HOME JUST DON'T GIVE A CASE & JOE (DEF JAM) XSCAPE (SO SO DEF /COLUMBIA) 22 66 2 60 60 23 F*" 86 IF YOU REALLY WANNA KNOW (Slack A.D., ASCAP/Nate TOTAL (BAD BOY /ARISTA) EMINEM (WEBWAFTERMATH/INTERSCOPE) WHO DAT WATCH FOR Love's, BMI/Baseer, ASCAP/BigMike, BMI/Tel Tel, BMI) 25 7 61 65 15 THE HOOK PLAYERS HOLIDAY PUSHIN' WEIGHT (3) IT MONEY FEAT. SOU (TONY MERCEDESAREEWORLDIPRIORITY) 87 I'M GOOD AT BEING BAD (EMI April, ASCAP/Flyte Tyme, 23 33 2 61 61 27 COOL BREEZE (ORGANIZED NOIZE/A&M/INTERSCOPE) T.W.D.Y. FEAT. TOE SHORT &MAC MALL (THUMP STREET) ICE CUBE FEAT. MR. SHORT KHOP (PRIORITY) ASCAP/FJIa & Gene's Son's, ASCAP/Grung Girl. WHERE MY GIRLS AT? MY FIRST NIGHT ASCAPN.N.I., ASCAP/Rick's, BMI/Budde, 24 32 3 62 60 8 WITH YOU BMI/Sweet NASTY ON DEADLYRS GROUND 702 (MOTOWN) MYA (UNIVERSITY/INTERSCOPE) 1 50 8 Summer Night, ASCAP) GANGS (HYPNOTIZE MINDS/RELATIVITY) 62 PSYCHO GRUV) 35 I'M NOT READY (Twisted, ASCAP/EMI April, ASCAP/Lil' ALMOST DOESN'T COUNT MY NAME IS 25 24 4 63 44 12 Mob, BMI/Divided, BMI/Zomba, BM!) HL/WBM TITAN TRIPPIN' BRANDY (ATLANTIC) EMINEM (WEB/AFTERMATH /INTERSCOPE) 25 22 10 63 65 26 73 I'M YOURS (2 Big Prod., ASCAP/Hee Bee Dooinit, TRICK DADDY FEAT. TRINA (SLIP- N- SLIDE/WARLOCK) MISSY ELLIOTT (BAD BOY/ ARISTA) WHAT'D YOU COME HERE FOR? AS ASCAP/WB, ASCAP/Damon Terrell Carter, ASCAP/E.D. DUZ 26 30 8 64 61 16 WOOF FREE & SINGLE TRINA & TAMARA (COLUMBIA) GEORGE MICHAEL WITH MARY IT, BMI) 26 25 14 64 63 12 J. EILIGE (EPIC) SNOOP DOGG FEAT. MYSTIKAL AND FIEND (NO LIMIT/PR ORRY) B DA OUTTA SIGHT CHILD (OS) 94 I REALLY UKE IT (Suite 1202, ASCAP/Cardiland, HOLLA HOLLA GOING 21 28 7 (75 13 HOME WITH ME ASCAP/liarsha Betha, ASCAP/M, Betha, ASCAP/Colgems- IF EVER YOU STILL JA RULE (MURDER INC. /DEF JAM) 27 31 7 65 58 11 LOVING )ERMINE WPRI ART. RDTH SWEAT & R.O.C. (SO SO DEF,CALUMBW EMI, ASCAP/Planetary, ASCAP/ Jobete, ASCAP) 3RD STOREE (YAB YUM/ELEKTRA/EEG) TAMIA (QWEST/WARNER BROS.) SHE'S A BITCH 22 I STILL BELIEVE/PURE IMAGINATION (Tom Sturges, 28 34 4 66 55 15 BREAK UPS 2 MAKE UPS ASCAP/Chrysalis, ASCAP/Colgems-EMI, ASCAP/Taradam, ANGEL OF MINE MISSY ELLIOTT (THE GOLD MIND/ ASTWEST/EEG) METHOD MAN FEAT. D'ANGELO (DEF JAM) 28 23 14 66 59 29 WESTSIDE BMI) HL/WBM MONICA (ARISTA) TQ (CLOCKWORK/EPIC) CHANTE'S GOT A MAN PLAYERS HOLIDAY 30 IT AIN'T MY FAULT 1 & 2 (Big P. BMI) (3) 38 4 1 RESPIRATIOM ANOTHER WAY CHANTE MOORE (SILAS/MCA) T.W.D.Y. FEAT. TOO SHORT & MAC MALL STREET) 63 ITS NOT RIGHT BUT IT'S OKAY (EMI Blackwood, 29 29 8 67 69 20 (THUMP Lq$ OFF 8 TAUB KIVE ARENA STAR FEAT. COMMONPAMXELRRDRRA TEVIN CAMPBELL (QWEST/WARNER BROS.) BMI/Famous, ASCAP/EMI April, ASCAP/Pink Jeans, WHEN I CLOSE MY EYES PARTY IS GOIN' ON OVER HERE SESAC/Zomba, SESAC/Mic'L ASCAP) 30 23 15 1 TAKING EVERYTHING EVEN CHEAPER (CHEAPSKATE REMIX) SHANICE (LAFACE/ARISTA) BUSTA RHYMES (FLIPMODE/ELEKTRNEEG) 30 28 14 68 57 4 59 ITS ON (Boomer X, ASCAP/Ruff Ryder -Dead Game, GERALD LEVERT (EASTWEST/EEG) SPORTY THIEW (ROC- A- BLOINRUFFHOUSE/COLUMBIA) ASCAP /Johnny Wilder, BMVDuro, BMVMr. Manatti, BMI) HA FOR YOUR LOVE ©1 35 22 74 2 44 ITS OVER NOW (Kei -3, ASCAP/WB, ASCAP/Soutfinga, WATCH FOR THE HOOK HOLD ME JUVENILE (CASH MONEY/UNIVERSAL) TEVIN CAMPBELL (QWEST/WARNER BROS.) 31 26 19 69 74 22 ASCAP/Notbng Hill, BMI/Hdco, BMI/lntersect, BMVDeMone, COOL BREEZE (ORGANIZED NOIZE/A&MANTERSCOPE) BRIAN MCKNIGHT FEAT. TONE & KOBE BRYANT (MOTOWN) CAN I GET A... JOHN DOE BMI) 32 27 34 70 70 3 NAS IS LIKE YOU) WANNA RIDE JAY-Z FEAT. AMIL (OF MAJOR COINZI & JA (DEF JAM) PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT 41 I WANT U (Mijac, BMI/Wamer- Tamerlane, BM ncent 32 27 8 1 21 (DO (UNOHOO) W NAS (COLUMBIA) - REEL TIGHT (G-FUNK/RESTLESS) Herbert, ASCAP /June -Bug Alley, ASCAP/BRDB, ASCAP) IT'S OVER NOW IF YOU REALLY WANNA KNOW 32 JIGGA 33 39 5 1 WHAT... (UI Lu Lu, BMVEMI Blackwood, BMI /Jazo, YOURS GIRLFRIEND/BOYFRIEND/TAKE THERE DEBORAH COX ( ARISTA) Il MARC 39 4 11 62 4 TAI'MAME DORSEY (JIVE) ASCAPNirginia Beach, ASCAP) © Wee ANES CA&FLOERMAlOWESIYMBEMOSI 85 JOHN DOE (Smelzgood, YOU ARE EVERYTHING I'M GOOD AT BEING BAD ASCAP) ® 36 4 72 72 2 54 LATELY (Penny Funk, BMI/Seven Summits, BMI/Zovektion, 8 STAND UP COME AND GET WITH ME DRU HILL (UNIVERSITY/ISLAND /DEF JAM) TLC (LAFACE/ARISTA) 34 34 12 24 MU BALTIMORE FEAT.C& IOSTFACE KILIAN (UNTERTAINMENTARC) - KEITH SWEAT FEAT. SNOOP DOGG )ELEKTRNEEG) ASCAPBMG, ASCAP) NOTHING EVEN MATTERS LIVE OR DIE 100 LET DA MONKEY OUT (Funky Noble, ASCAP/Famous, 35 31 26 73 1 7 GANGSTA! GANGSTA! (HOW U DO IT) 10 CAN'T GET ENOUGH LAURYN HILL FEAT. D'ANGELO (RUFFHOUSE/COLUMBIA) NAUGHTY BY NATURE (ARISTA) ASCAP/Erick Sermon, ASCAP/Zomba, ASCAP) 35 36 23 C. WEBB FEAT. KURUPT (HUMILITY/LIGHTYEAR) - WILLIE MAX FEAT. RAPHAEL SAADIQ (POOKIE/MOTOWN) 19 UFE (Zomba, BMVR.KeIy, BMI) WBM THUG MENTALITY NAS IS LIKE 43 7 74 6 88 UVE OR DIE (Naughty, ASCAP/WB, ASCAP/Big P, BMVBout NOBODY'S SUPPOSED TO BE HERE I WILL GET THERE ® KRAYZIE BONE (MO THUGS/RUTHLESS/RELATIVITY) NAS (COLUMBIA) 36 32 31 7 15 It ASCAP/Zomba, ASCAP/Zean, ASCAP/Freejunket DEBORAH COX ( ARISTA) - BOYZ II MEN (DREAMWORKS) ASCAP/Len THESE ARE THE TIMES EYES BETTER NOT WANDER Freedman, ASCAP) 31 26 29 15 68 3 MORE FREAKY TALES 7 1 SHE'S A BITCH DRU HILL (UNIVERSITY /ISLAND /DEF JAM) NICOLE (THE 42 LOVE UKE THIS ( Chyna Baby, BMVJanice Combs, BMVEMI 31 35 17 _ GOLD MINENEASTWEST /EEG) TOO SHORT (SHORT /JIVE) MISSY ELLIOTT (THE GOLD MIND/EASTWEST/EEG) Blackwood, BMI/Brother-4-Brother, ASCAP/Smokin 4 Life, © Records with the greatest airplay gains. BML/Bemard's Other, BMI/Wamer-Tamerlane, 0 © 1999 Bil board/BPI Communications. BMVTommy Records with the greatest sales gains. © 1999 Billboard/BPI Communications and SoundScan, Inc. Jymi, BMI) HL/WBM 61 THE LOVE WE HAD (STAYS ON MY MIND) (Chappell & Co., ASCAP/Butler, ASCAP) NOT ROB RECURRENT AIRPLAY 56 MAKEDA (EMI Blackwood, BMVDelabel Editions, SARU BMVSenseless, BMVDJ Hi -Tek, BMI/EMI Blackwood, BMI) ASCAP/EMI April, ASCAP) HL 96 MORE FREAKY TALES (Zomba, BMVGrand, BMVGruuveyne 65 RUFF RYDERS ANTHEM (REMO() (Boomer /L ASCAP/Swizz 47 THUG MENTALITY (Sie). ASCAP/Wamer Chappell, RUFF RYDERS' ANTHEM THE FIRST NIGHT Beatz, ASCAP/Ruff 1 1 3 14 14 12 Whooride, BMI) Ryder -Dead Game, ASCAP /Jai wons, ASCAP/EMI April, ASCAP) DMX (RUFF RYDERS/DEF JAM) MONICA (ARISTA) 15 MY FAVORITE GIRL (Steven A. Jordan, ASCAPANB, ASCAP/Panim, ASCAP/EMI Apri. ASCAP/Blondie Rockwell, 53 WATCH FOR THE HOOK (Dez Only I, ASCAP/Gnat Booty, MONEY, ASCAP/Oh! God, ASCAP/PoyGram International, ASCAP/C. ASCAP/Feelis, ASCAP) HL ASCAP/Chrysalis, ASCAP/Hitco, BMVOrganized Noize, 2 1 CASH, HOES THE BOY IS MINE - 15 16 18 Israel, ASCAP/Big On Blue, BMI) HL/WBM 38 SHE'S A BITCH (Mass Confusion, ASCAP/WB, BMVWindswept PacMc, BMVChrysalis, BMVGoodie Mob, JAY -Z FEAT. DMX (ROC- A- FELLNDEF JAM) BRANDY & MONICA (ATLANTIC) 31 MY FIRST NIGHT WITH YOU (Sony /AN Songs. BMI/ECAF, ASCAP/Virginia Beach, ASCAP) BMI) WBM D00 WOP (THAT THING) BMVRealsongs, ASCAP) HL NBM 12 SITTING HOME (Dakoda House, ASCAP/Justin Combs, 91 WE BE PUTTIN' IT DOWN (Double Collar Sign, ASCAP/My 3 4 2 16 23 18 GOD'S GRACE LAURYN HILL (RUFFHOUSE/COLUMBIA) TRIN -I-TEE 5:7 (B- RITE/INTERSCOPE) 71 MY NAME IS (Eight Mile Style, BMI /Ain't Nothing Going On ASCAP/EMI April, ASCAP/Deric Angeletbe, BMI/Blake Own Shit And Brittolesse, ASCAP/EMI April, ASCAP) But Funkin, ASCAP/Chrysalis, ASCAP/M.A.M., ASCAP) WBM Harrington, BMVYJindswept Pacific, ASCAP/PolyGram 11 WHAT'D YOU COME HERE FOR? 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ASCAP/Sugarhill, BMVTweny Nine BLack, 90 TAKE YOUR TIME (Pete Rock, ASCAP/Sony/AN Tunes, ASCAP) 13 13 3 Recorents are At es which have appeared on the Hot R &B Singles BRANDY (ATLANTIC) BMI) ASCAP/J.ES.P., ASCAP) 66 YOU'Z A GANXTA (Way 2 Guik, ASCAP/Pmtoons, ASCAP) chart for more than weeks 20 and have dropped below the top 50. 82 RESPIRATION (Medina Sound, BMVPen Skills, 20 THESE ARE THE TIMES (ECAF, BMVDemis, ASCAP/E2, 6 YOU (EMI April, ASCAP/Ya Digg, ASCAP/Chrysalis, BILLBOARD MAY 1, 1999 29 www.americanradiohistory.com Dance ARTISTS & MUSI C Vìckì Sue Robinson Comes Bach Around Sasba, Digweed Stay Busy If a cat has nine Inches" intertwines rare gems and BY RICK SAILZER sive collection was preceded by STILL TURNING: and lives, so, too, does dance veteran pop crossovers from the past 30 NEW YORK -When it comes to "Northern Exposure I" Vicki Sue Robinson, who's been years. underground club music, U.K. "Northern Exposure II." turning the beat around since the Unlike the bulk of dance compila- DJs /remixers Sasha and John On April 20, Los Angeles -based is mid -'70s, when her signature cross- tions in the marketplace, the three Digweed are masters of their Thrive Records (which distrib- over hit "Turn The Beat Around" "Big 12 Inches" CDs feature the craft. Since the early '90s, this uted by Sire Records Group "Sasha: entered the American psyche. by Michael Paoletta extended club versions of each song dynamic duo has been honing its through WEA) released 003 San A top 10 song on The Billboard Hot -not the always- too -short radio deft musical skills both in the Global Underground 100 in 1976, "Turn The Beat Around" Groovilicious /Strictly Rhythm is edits. With this knowledge, be pre- clubs and in the recording studio. Francisco." in November, earned Robinson a Grammy nod in scheduled to release the Welcome pared for an incredibly impressive, In fact, when Sasha and Dig - Prior to that, the best female vocalist category. Productions -produced "Move On" in and creative, track listing. weed aren't manning the turnta- Thrive issued "John Digweed: Twenty -three years after the fact, late spring or early summer. "Big 12 Inches: Groovin' You" bles for sold -out crowds at such Global Underground 001 Sydney." label has plans to the song continues to be a hot com- Throughout her colorful career, includes Vicki Sue Robinson's weekly parties as Renaissance, In August, the Digweed: Global modity on numerous disco compila- Robinson has learned that "things "Turn The Beat Around," Main Bedrock, and Northern Exposure release "John 005 Hong Kong." tions. don't always happen when you want Ingredient's "Happiness Is Just in their homeland, they can more Underground has licensed the "Global "I was just a wide -eyed kid when I them to. That's been my hardest les- Around The Bend," Odyssey's "Don't often than not be found in the stu- (Thrive DJ series from the recorded `Turn The Beat Around,' " son to learn. But you've got to keep Tell Me, Tell Her," Greg Phil - dio re- tweaking songs by the likes Underground" was in the origi- moving on. Sometimes, you have to linganes' "Behind The Mask," the of Madonna and the Pet Shop U.K. imprint boxed.) says Robinson, who has casts of "Hair" and simply enjoy the process-you know, (Continued on page 32) Boys. On the remix front, Sasha nal Broadway to "Jesus Christ Super- the here and now-and Success arrived early on for provided new musical insight - by Gus Gus, M People, star," among others. `At not always worry about Sasha and Digweed when London recordings and Madonna. the time, I was heavily tomorrow. That's how based Six6 into theater, jazz, and you grow stronger." Records issued Digweed, Dan. The word Indeed. the duo's beat - along with engi- Steely Muir meant absolutely mixed album neer Nick `disco' recording nothing to me I HARD'N'HOT: In the "Renaissance, -and -but Bed- quickly learned." five months since open- Volume 1." Since under the After recording three ing its doors, Los Ange- its release five rock moniker - done albums for RCA Rec- les -based Raw Nerve years ago, the has the Robinson re- Records has created multi -artist com- same for Billie ords, Ray Martin, mained a constant on ROBIN SON quite a name for itself. pilation has sold SASHA AN D DIGWEED and global dancefloors well Helmed by ex- Cleve- more than Humate, Danny Tenaglia. into the '80s, thanks to one -off singles lander Dave Moss -who has held 100,000 units and Since remixing Madonna's "Ray released on such New York indies as A &R posts at Profile and Atlantic worldwide, according to Sasha plate has been Prelude and Profile. Records -the label spotlights the Digweed. "Renaissance, Volume Of Light," Sasha's - full. offers have been By the late '80s, Robinson had no hard and soul of house music. 2," which was mixed solely by Dig rather "The in steadily," Sasha label to call home. Instead of calling Moss describes Raw Nerve as an weed, quickly followed. coming pretty 1994 due to their grad- says. "Unfortunately, I've had to it quits, she became one of the most "independent boutique label special- Beatmasters. In support of their In -and international pro- turn down many of them because in- demand session singers (working izing in dance music for DJs, clubs, Tommy Boy album "Dancing Drums," ually swelling and Digweed began of my schedule. with Elton John, Cyndi Lauper, and and dance music lovers throughout Badmarsh and Shri have spent the file -Sasha in to "At the moment," continues Phil Ramone). She's also done her the world." better part of April touring throughout crossing the Atlantic order in clubs in the U.S. Their first Sasha, "I'm finishing an album fair share of jingles for products Releases thus far include Sum- North America. Deftly uniting tradition- DJ club in that I collaborated on with BT for ranging from Double - mer's Eve's "The instrumentation and Western stop was Aahz, a seminal al Indian Peter Gabriel's Realworld label. mint and Pepsi to May - Swisher," DJ Robbie beats, the two have Orlando, Fla. dancefloor since, they've The songs are traditionally beau- belline and Cover Girl. Tronco Presents The already performed in Toronto, Montre- In the years manned the turntables at numer- tiful with a small touch of Sasha With the arrival of Translucent Disco al, Ottawa, San Diego, Los Angeles, in America, including and BT." the '90s, Robinson re- Dolls' "Mary's Opera," San Francisco, and Seattle. On Friday ous clubs in New York, Nikita in San Additionally, Sasha is compos- turned to the theater. "I and DJ Robbie Tronco (23) (25), they're due to Twilo and Sunday in Boston. ing original songs for the video wanted to return to my Vs. Eddie Baez's Portland, Ore., and New York, Francisco, and Axis play DJ'd at game "WipeOut3" for Sony roots," she says. "I "Crash" / "100% Ovah- respectively. Shown, from left, are Additionally, the pair has PlayStation, as well as working on wanted an outlet where ness." Shri. outdoor festivals in Colorado, Badmarsh and U.K. I could stretch out artis- On Tuesday (27), the Florida, and California. an album for Deconstruction tically and creatively label is scheduled to re- Two years ago, the creative duo According to Sasha, the set's first single, "Xpander," should be out and not just do balls-to- MO SS lease Sussex House's "I initiated a monthly residency at the -wall dance stuff." Feel Good." On May 11, B=44ice the highly revered Twilo. The two in midsummer, with an album fol- The result was "I Will," an autobio- Raw Nerve unites two dance legends DJs have also toured throughout lowing soon thereafter. graphical theatrical show that later when it issues "Rushin' To Meet You" Europe, Japan, and Australia. As for Digweed, aside from his he's evolved into "Absolutely Yield Sue." by Victor Simonelli Presents Pat Sasha and Digweed are man- hectic DJ and remix schedule, Both of these off-Broadway pro- Hodges. aged by Guy Ornadel of London - looking forward to a Bedrock al- ductions paved the way for the Already, product bearing the Raw based Balance Management and bum. "Maybe when I get a break of London -based from this hectic schedule, Nick singer's current creation, "Vicki Sue Nerve imprint has been fiercely 115 MAY 1, 1999 Lynn Cosgrave Cosmack Management, respec- and I can sit down and finally do Robinson ... Behind The Beat," embraced by such DJs as New York's CLUB PLAY which opens May 9 at the Kaufman Danny Tenaglia, L.A.'s Manny tively. our album," he says. 1. SHOW ME LOVE '99 ROBIN S. 4 PLAY Theatre in New York. Previews begin Lehman, Seattle's Randy Schlager, Jimmy Van Malleghem of New In the meantime, Sasha and 2. STOP & PANIC CIRRUS MOONSHINE York -based Balance Promote Digweed will continue the creative Friday (30). and San Francisco's David Harness. 3. SHARE THE LOVE ANDREA MARTIN ARISTA Robinson says "Behind The Beat" When Moss declares, "If the track 4. PUT YOUR HANDS UP Group handles all bookings for process, one step at a time -and BLACK + WHITE BROTHERS CLUBTOOLS IMPORT Sasha and Digweed throughout with much patience. -conceived by the singer and her hits a raw nerve, it's a Raw Nerve 5. PEOPLE GET DOWN SCAPE GROOVILICIOUS all Digweed, "It's much partner in life and work, Bill Good - record," he ain't kidding. We'll cer- North America. For other ter- Says intertwines the many facets of her tainly be keeping our eyes on this li'l ritories, Sasha is booked by Tara more important to build an act or career. Additionally, it fea- label -and so should you. Morgan of London -based Tyrant a DJ over time. One shouldn't expansive MAXI-SINGLES SALES to tures seven original songs, including Agency, while Digweed is handled rush a project and proclaim THE JOY RISE ABIGAIL INTERHIT "After The Rain," "Miracle," the SO EXCITED: On May 18, the 1. LET by Ian Hindmarsh of Cosmack the U.S. that `Here we are.' 2. SWEET LADY TORRID Sasha and I know that it takes a singer's 3- year -old club anthem newly resuscitated Buddha Records TWIN SOUNDS/DOMINION Management. 3. RELEASE IT HATE DEPT. RESTLESS a faithful fol- "House Of Joy," and "Move On." (Billboard, Dec. 12, 1998), which trav- On April 6, New York -based long time to build 4. BODY MOVIN' BEASTIE BOYS Records issued lowing. Hopefully the `Northern Robinson says she's doubly excited els through the BMG network, will GRAND ROYAL independent Ultra 5. WHEN A WOMAN'S FED UP KARMA and `Global Under- about "Move On." "First of all," she issue "Big 12 Inches," a three -part "Northern Exposure III: Expedi- Exposure' TWIN SOUNDS/DOMINION will reap the notes, "the lyrics are very close to my dance compilation series. Lovingly tions," which spotlights the pair's ground' projects that compiled by Donald Cleveland, who Breakouts: Titles with future chart potential, effortless blending of dance clas- rewards of our constant touring heart. It's an empowering song based on club play or sales reported this week. arrives at a special point in the show. co- produced it with Buddha's direc- sics and new material. This expan- and hard work." Secondly, it's my new single." tor of A&R, Mike Ragogna, "Big 12 30 BILLBOARD MAY 1, 1999 www.americanradiohistory.com M899DANCE MUSIC SUMMIT 1999 ATLANTA, GE! GIA It's about music. 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FEATURING SHANNON 49 RE -ENTRY 9 LET'S GO ALL THE WAY (T) (X) COLUMBIA 78958 t 49 NEW 1 MOVE MANIA CONTAGIOUS IMPORT GERALD LEVERT 68 BEATS 50 48 37 14 TAKING EVERYTHING (T) 00 EASTWEST 63779/EEG t 5U NEW 1 MY HOUSE CUTTING 436 20. Greatest Gainer on Maxi -Singles Sales is awarded for the largest sales Increase among singles Titles with the greatest sales or club play increases this week. Power Pick on Club Play is awarded for the largest point increase among singles below the top Q is unavailable. On Sales chart: (M) Cassette maxi -single availability. (T) Vinyl maxi -single availability. (X) CD maxi -single availability. ©1999, anywhere in the top 50. t Videoclip availability. Catalog number is for vinyl maxi -single, or CD maxi -single if vinyl Billboard/BPI Communications. DANCE TRAX (Continued from page 30) where as VP of A &R he Pointer Sisters' "Automatic," New Odyssey's "Native New Yorker," Es- Knight & the Pips' "Love Is Always release its first three singles: Columbia, Choir's "Express ther Williams' "I'll Be Your Plea- On Your Mind," and Odyssey's Michelle Narine's "Do It To It," signed C &C Music Factory. York Community /COO of Harvey Mason's "Groavin' sure," and New Birth's "I Can "Inside Out." Sherry Christian's "Sipping Ginger Bruno is the founder Yourself," AM:PM Entertainment Concepts & Hanks' "Dancin'," and Understand." Ale," and Chop N' Chan Featuring You," Grey in artist man- Evelyn "Champagne" King's "I "Big 12 Inches: More, More, GONNA MAKE YA SWEAT, Willi Ninja & Diana G.'s "House Of Inc., which specializes bristle with a agement and development, club/radio Don't Know If It's Right." More!" spotlights King's "Shame," AGAIN: Two clubland veterans - Pleasure," all of which sensibility. promotions, talent booking, and spe- "Big 12 Inches: So Excited" fea- Cory Daye's "Pow Wow," Andrea Larry Yasgar and Vito Bruno - crossover Bruno is cial events planning. In the early '80s, tures the Pointer Sisters' "I'm So Ex- True Connection's "More, More, have joined forces to open Endorfun The union of Yasgar and years in he managed freestyle acts like Noel cited," Black Box's "Strike It Up," More," Faith, Hope & Charity's "To Records. In addition to signing home- a strong one. In his 30 -plus has held posts at ( "Silent Morning") and Information King's "Love Come Down," the Hues Each His Own (That's My Philoso- grown talent, the Brooklyn, N.Y. - the business, Yasgar Your Mind "); Corporation's "Rock The Boat," Dr. phy)," Melba Moore's "Standing based independent is looking to Atlantic (he signed Nu Shooz); at the Society ( "What's On Buzzard's Original Savannah Right Here," Hall & Oates' "I Can't license product from overseas. A &M- funded /distributed Vendetta today, he manages Crystal Waters. Band's "Cherchez La Femme," Go For That (No Can Do)," Gladys On Tuesday (27), Endorfun will Records, which he helmed; and at We wish them both the best of luck! 32 BILLBOARD MAY 1, 1999 www.americanradiohistory.com ARTISTS & MUSIC Tennison's Ready For Her `Turn' Former Prison Guard Making Debut With Asylum Album _ BY CHET FLIPPO ing and tape. I was the best mud - one else's turn to cry." ti:t1 ,t? ,. 1__$t q NASHVILLE-From Prison Row to woman around." The single, "Someone Else's Turn ,_tV U A I. Music Row, Chalee Tennison has She worked with bands in central To Cry," is at No. 60 on the Hot Coun- -r. come a long way in a few years. Texas on and off for almost a decade try Singles & Tracks chart this issue. ;/;rli.I The former prison guard at the and began visiting Nashville. Like KTTS Springfield, Mo., PD Don I(!¡JinÏ, Gatesville Unit and Mountainview many aspiring singers, she ended up Paul says his station was early on Unit of the Texas Department of singing demos. "Someone Else's Turn To Cry" be- Criminal Justice -where she says Those caught the cause sounded real. igrfl'"n° SUNTRt`ST it executed prisoner Karla Faye Tuck- attention of pro- "I liked the way she sounded," he er was one of her wards now ducer Jerry Tay- a NASHVILLE, TN -has says. "She has genuine sound, achieved her dream: making it in lor, and that led to which we liked. Once in a while, SATURDAY JUNE 19, 1999 Nashville. Tennison's self -titled her signing with someone comes along with a sound Rnn AM album debuts June 8 on Asylum Asylum. that's really distinctive and stands Running On The Row. Arista/Nashville group BlackHawk, along with its label Records. She co -wrote out from the rest, and she has that." and SunTrust Bank, will sponsor Run on the Row, an event on June 19 to benefit Although she now says it's been an her first single Just over a year ago, when Evelyn cancer research at Frances Williams Preston Laboratories, a division of the T.J. overnight thing, she labored for years off the album, TENNISON Shriver and Susan Nadler were, in Martell Foundation. Shown, from left, are Tim DuBois, president of to get here. The 29- year -old single "Someone Else's essence, auditioning for their jobs Arista/Nashville; Karen Clark, VP of SunTrust; Van Stephenson of BlackHawk; Dr. mother of three children took what- Turn To Cry," and frankly says that before Elektra Entertainment Group Harold Moses, director of the Vanderbilt Cancer Center and Frances Williams ever jobs she had to, she says, to get it's very autobiographical. chairman/CEO Sylvia Rhone, Tenni- Preston Laboratories; Henry Paul of BlackHawk; Tod Minnich, executive director, to Nashville. "That came straight from my last son's demos were part of their sales Nashville, of the T.J. Martell Foundation; Dave Robbins of BlackHawk; and Brian The hottest and hardest job she divorce," she says, adding that she pitch. (Shriver is now Asylum Williams, senior VP /director of music /private banking for SunTrust. worked, she says, was hanging dry- recently celebrated, on April 1, both Records president, and Nadler is her wall. `Actually," she says, "I did float- the one -year anniversary of signing A &R VP) her publishing deal with Sony /ATV "Sylvia Rhone approved me sight Tree and getting a final decree in unseen," says Tennison. "I'm very that third divorce. grateful for that." Foster, Lloyd Return With Pop -Oriented "I've been through some pretty sad Shriver, who was for many years times," she says. "When I got the the late Tammy Wynette's publicist, idea for `Someone Else's Turn To notes that Tennison's traditional Releases; Jones Album Back On Track Cry,' I was pretty tired of crying all music sensibility and career deter- the time. I was in the bathroom cry- mination reminded her of the late SOUNDS: Seems like only yesterday Bill Lloyd and O N THE ROW: Shania Twain was named song - ing like a big baby, and I looked in the superstar. Radney Foster, performing as Foster & Lloyd, were writer/artist of the year at the Nashville Songwriters mirror. Suddenly I saw the woman I "Chalee is also tapping in to the on the cutting edge of mod- Assn. International Awards ceremony, held April 16 here. used to be, and I decided it was some- (Continued on page 35) ern country. It's been almost Phil Vassar was named songwriter of the year, and song 10 years since their last honors went to "Holes In The Floor Of Heaven" (written album, 1990's "Version Of The by Steve Warner and Billy Kirsch) and "Don't Laugh Truth," and their breakup. At Me" (written by Allen Shamblin and Steve Seskin). Victoria Shaw Goes Indìe With Both continue to lead the The MCG imprint at Curb Records has been retired. way in music in Nashville, Shifting from MCG/Curb to Curb are LeAnn Rimes, both as songwriters and solo Trini Triggs, and Shane McAnally. Debut On Her Own Taffeta Label FOSTER & LLOYD performers. Now, coinciden- Signings: James Prosser to Refugee Management tally, each has a new album ... The Kitty Wells Family Show to Midnight Special BY DEBORAH EVANS PRICE any other labels, saying it would have out, and both sets show why they're so well -regarded Productions Inc. NASHVILLE -When Victoria Shaw felt like "dating the same guy in dif- by their peers. makes changes in her life, she really ferent clothes. I wanted to make a Lloyd's "Standing On The PEOPLE: Janie Fricke is makes changes. new album but didn't want to go Shoulders Of Giants," on Koch offering a reward for the re- She parted ways with Warner shopping for another label deal." Records, finds him pursuing e turn of her Country Music Bros., changed her affiliation from She says her husband and business his love of power pop. Who Assn. and Academy of Coun- ASCAP to SESAC, and left her book- partner, Robert Locknar, said the else would dare write a song try Music awards, which were ing agent to take her booking in- two aren't mutually exclusive. "Why called "Turn Me On Dead taken during a recent bur - house. When she told her husband don't you just make the album you Man" and tack two Beat- _ glary of her Dallas ranch. there was one other change she felt want to make and not worry about league hidden endings onto it ". Also missing is a pink Ovation she needed to make, he- hoping it anything else," he told her. The latter concludes with guitar with the initials "JF" wasn't marital -suggested she cut Shaw enlisted her friend, hit song- Lloyd doing a "patty cake" by Chet Flippo on the neck. The information her hair. writer Jon Vezner, who version of "Wipe Out" on his hot line is 615 -889-6995. She did. She also decided wrote Kathy Mattea's infant's back. Tammy Wynette's body was exhumed here for an to launch her own indepen- "Where've You Been" and Foster's "See What You Want To See," on Arista/ autopsy April 14, at the request of her widower and dent record label, Taffeta Diamond Rio's "You're Austin, was delayed from a fall '98 release due to corn- manager, George Richey. He is a defendant in a wrong- Records, and on June 1 will Gone," to work with her. "I puny restructuring, but it was well worth the wait. ful death suit brought by three of Wynette's daughters. release her label debut, "Old told him about the project I Foster, too, is exploring his pop muse and is aided by Autopsy results are due sometime in May ... Pam Friends, New Memories." wanted to do," she says. "He such guest vocalists as Emmylou Harris, Darius Tillis and manager Stan Moress part ways ... Deana The 14 -song collection always had an interest in Rucker, Abra Moore, and Patrice Pike. Nashville Carter is serving as national spokesperson for the Na- features both new and producing me. And I've power pop trio Joe, Marc's Brother will back Foster tional Kidney Foundation ... Trisha Yearwood and familiar tunes, and Shaw SH AW always loved working with on tour. Martina McBride will head a Country Music Assn. says the recording comes him as a writer. When we'd contingent performing before key advertising execu- closer to capturing her live sound demo stuff, I loved the way he cap- ON THE RECORD: George Jones' first album for tives Thursday (29) at New York's Roseland Ballroom. than any record she's made. tured my voice." Asylum, which was delayed due to his near-fatal car Also appearing will be Lee Roy Parnell, Kelly Willis, Following her major-label experi- Vezner and Shaw began working wreck, has now been scheduled for a June 22 release. Jason Sellers, and the Kinleys. ence, Shaw says being an indepen- in his home studio last November. One of the album's tracks, "Choices," has become the dent feels very liberating. "It was a They took a break for the holidays, most -requested song at WKDF Nashville after morn- MICRO COUNTRY: Brooks & Dunn made use of mutual agreement," she says of sev- then finished the project in February. ing man Carl P. Mayfield began playing it. Microsoft's new Windows Media Technologies 4.0 for a ering her relationship with Warner Vezner says, "I love the album. Since its flip to country (Billboard, April 10), the sta- simultaneous delivery of their new single April 21. Bros. "I felt it was time for me to Hopefully it really brought out Vic, tion has been playing legends and not just on Mayfield's "South Of Santa Fe" was unveiled on CMT's "Delivery leave, and they certainly weren't bar- who she is without any restrictions show. Songs by the likes of Jones, Willie Nelson, Don Room" at the same time Windows Media was streaming ring the door. I still have wonderful as far as format or whatever. We just Williams, Loretta Lynn, Waylon Jennings, and the video at country.com. The duo will perform the song friends there, but it just wasn't the tried to be as honest to the songs as Ernest Tubb are popping up throughout the day. at the Academy of Country Music Awards show May 5. right house for me to be in." we could. I love working with her. Shaw didn't even shop her music to (Continued on page 35) BILLBOARD MAY 1, 1999 33 www.americanradiohistory.com COMPILED FROM A NATIONAL SAMPLE OF AIRPLAY SUPPLIED BY BROADCAST DATA SYSTEMS' RADIO TRACK SERVICE. 154 COUNTRY STA- SINGLES TIONS ARE ELECTRONICALLY MONITORED 24 HOURS A DAY, 7 DAYS A WEEK. SONGS RANKED BY NUMBER OF DETECTIONS. ITO Billboard RJ a+swY. 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HUNT,K.M.ROBBINS) MCA NASHVILLE ALBUM CUT t T.BROWN,G.STRAIT JO DEE MESSINA 56 LESSON IN LEAVIN' - 56 TIPPIN NEW CURB ALBUM CUT I'M LEAVING AARON 17 B.GALUMORE,T.MCGRAW (R. GOOORUM,B.MAHER) 19 20 14 11 P.MCMAKIN,A.TIPPIN (A.BARKER,R.HARBIN,L.D.LEWIS) LYRIC STREET ALBUM CUT HORSE TO MEXICO TRINI TRIGGS 53 STAND BESIDE ME JO DEE MESSINA 57 58 58 14 (C) (D) (V) CURB 73066 18 18 19 30 C.HOWARD,A.SMITH (P.SEBERT,J.MCELROY) B.GALLIMORE,T.MCGRAW (S.A.DAVIS) CURB ALBUM CUT t WHAT'S THE MATTER WITH YOU BABY CLAUDIA CHURCH 41 MARK CHESNUTT 58 54 49 16 I DON'T WANT TO MISS A THING R.CROWELL (B.N.CHAPMAN,A.ROBOFF) (C) (D) (V) REPRISE 17112 t 19 20 16 24 (C) (D) (V) DECCA 72078/MCA NASHVILLE M.WRIGHT (D.WARREN) THIS HEARTACHE NEVER SLEEPS MARK CHESNUTT LILA MCCANN 75 59 WITH YOU 20 59 (D. BURGESS,T.JOHNSON) MCA NASHVILLE ALBUM CUT 20 26 27 14 M.WRIGHT M.SPIRO (M.HENDRIX,R.L.BRUCE) (C) (D) ASYLUM 64052 t SOMEONE ELSE'S TURN TO CRY CHALEE TENNISON 60 60 65 62 3 ASYLUM ALBUM CUT t WHATEVER YOU SAY MARTINA MCBRIDE 21 J.TAYLOR (C.TENNISON,J.ROBINSON) 9 21 24 26 (T.MARTIN,E.HILL) (V) RCA 65730 t P.WORLEY,M.MCBRIDE SOUTH OF SANTA FE BROOKS & DUNN 61 N EW 61 CAN'T GET ENOUGH PATTY LOVELESS 21 D.COOK,K.BROOKS,R.DUNN (K.BROOKS,P.NELSON,L.BOONE) ARISTA NASHVILLE ALBUM CUT t 22 22 21 16 EPIC ALBUM CUT t E.GORDY,JR. (B.DALY,W.RAMBEAUX,K.BLAZY) GOD MUST HAVE SPENT A LITTLE MORE TIME ON YOU ALABAMA 62 62 LOVE AIN'T LIKE THAT FAITH HILL 12 NEW D.COOK,ALABAMA (C.STURKEN,E.ROGERS) RCA ALBUM CUT 23 14 12 16 B.GALUMORE,F.HILL (T.GAETANO,A.J.MASTERS) WARNER BROS. ALBUM CUT SEVEN BRIDGES ROAD RICOCHET 61 63 61 2 UNBELIEVABLE DIAMOND RIO R,CHANCEY (S.YOUNG) COLUMBIA ALBUM CUT t 24 23 22 27 2 M.D.CLUTE,DIAMOND RIO (A.ANDERSON,J.STEELE) (V) ARISTA NASHVILLE 13138 t MAKE UP IN LOVE DOUG STONE 62 64 62 2 ATLANTIC ALBUM CUT BUSY MAN BILLY RAY CYRUS 3 W.WILSON,D.STONE (D.ORTON,T.RAMEY) 25 21 17 27 J. KELTON,K.STEGALL (B.REGAN,G.TEREN) (V) MERCURY 566582 t CRAZY LITTLE THING CALLED LOVE DWIGHT YOAKAM 65 & DUNN 65 N EW REPRISE ALBUM CUT I CAN'T GET OVER YOU BROOKS 5 P.ANDERSON (F.MERCURY) 26 15 6 16 (V) ARISTA NASHVILLE 13152 D.COOK,K.BROOKS,R.DUNN (R.DUNN,T.MCBRIDE) SAY ANYTHING SHANE MCANALLY 66 68 61 is 41 MAYBE NOT TONIGHT SAMMY KERSHAW & LORRIE MORGAN 27 R.HERRING,M.BRIGHT (S.MCANALLY,R.HERRING) CURB ALBUM CUT t 21 28 28 10 K.STEGALL (K.STEGALL,D.HILU (V) BNA/MERCURY 65729 t WHAT ABOUT YOU SONS OF THE DESERT 67 56 48 11 45 STRANGER IN MY MIRROR RANDY TRAVIS 28 T. MCGRAW,B.GALLIMORE,J.STROUD (T.MULLINS,T.TOLIVER) (C) (D) EPIC 79116 f 28 29 29 9 J.STROUD,B.GALLIMORE,R.TRAVIS (S.EWING,K.WILLIAMS) DREAMWORKS ALBUM CUT IT'S ABOUT TIME JULIE REEVES 68 57 55 9 51 YOUR OWN LITTLE CORNER OF MY HEART BLACKHAWK 29 S. HENDRICKS,T.BRUCE (M.D. SANDERS,E.HILL) VIRGIN ALBUM CUT t 29 30 13 30 M.BRIGHT,T.DUBOIS (W.ALDRIDGE,B.CRISLER) (V) ARISTA NASHVILLE 13158 FROM THE INSIDE OUT LINDA DAVIS 60 69 67 67 5 ALBUM CUT SHE'S ALWAYS RIGHT CLAY WALKER 30 J.STROUD,J.KING (M.BEESON,A.KASET) DREAMWORKS t 31 35 11 30 (P.BARNHART,E.HILL,R.MCDONALD) GIANT ALBUM CUT/REPRISE f D.JOHNSON,C.WALKER BAR LIGHT CHARLIE ROBISON 60 10 66 64 16 (C) (D) LUCKY DOG 79061/COLUMBIA t A NIGHT TO REMEMBER JOE DIFFIE L. MAINES,C.ROBISON (C.ROBISON) 33 37 8 31 31 T.BARNES,T.W.HALE) (C) (D) EPIC 79118 t D.000K,L.WILSON (M. THAT'S THE TRUTH PAUL BRANDT 64 11 64 70 3 REPRISE ALBUM CUT TONIGHT THE HEARTACHE'S ON ME DIXIE CHICKS 32 C. FARREN (P.BRANDT,C.FARREN) 32 36 47 5 MONUMENT ALBUM CUT P. WORLEY,B.CHANCEY ( M. W.FRANCIS,J.MACRAE,B.MORRISSON) WHEN MAMA AIN'T HAPPY TRACY BYRD 72 10 63 20 31 HELLO L.O.V.E. JOHN MICHAEL MONTGOMERY T.BROWN (R. GILES,G.GODARD,T.NICHOLS) IC) (D) (V) MCA NASHVILLE 72083 33 35 40 6 33 G. FUNDIS (J.STEELE,D.WELLS) ATLANTIC ALBUM CUT t SUNDOWN DERYL DODD 71 69 9 59 13 (G.LIGHTFOOT) COLUMBIA PROMO SINGLE ONE HONEST HEART REBA 34 C.YOUNG,B.CHANCEY 34 40 43 7 D. MALLOY,R.MCENTIRE (D.MALLOY,F.J.MYERS,G.BAKER) (V) MCA NASHVILLE 72094 WATCHING MY BABY NOT COMING BACK DAVID BALL 74 N EW 74 LITTLE GOOD -BYES SHEDAISY DON COOK (D. BALL, B. PAISLEY) (C) (D) (V) WARNER BROS. 16982 36 10 35 35 38 (C) (D) (V) LYRIC STREET 64025 t D.HUFF (K.OSBORN,J.DEERE,K.GREENBERG) JOHN WAYNE WALKING AWAY LARI WHITE 64 15 69 68 LYRIC STREET ALBUM CUT I WILL BE THERE FOR YOU JESSICA ANDREWS D.HUFF ( J .BOONSTRA,D.SNEAD,A.CUNNINGHAM) 36 39 39 13 36 B.GALLIMORE (R.BOWLES,J.LEO,T.SHAPIRO) (C) (D) (V) DREAMWORKS 59021 t MCCOY records which attain I WAS NEAL Records showing an increase in detections over the previous week, regardless of chart movement. Airpower awarded to those 37 37 38 12 37 K.LEHNING (C. BLACK,P.VASSAR) (C) (D) (V) ATLANTIC 84456 t 2,700 detections for the first time. Titles below the top 30 are removed from the chart after 20 weeks. t Videoclip availability. Catalog number is for SINGLE WHITE FEMALE CHELY WRIGHT CD single, or vinyl single if CD single is unavailable. (C) Cassette single availability. (D) CD single availability. (M) Cassette maxi -single availability. 38 43 46 8 38 T.BROWN,B.CANNON,N.WILSON (S.SMITH,C.D.JOHNSON) (C) (D) (V) MCA NASHVILLE 72092 t (T) Vinyl maxi -single availability. (V) Vinyl single availability. (X) CD maxi- single availability. ®1999, Billboard/BPI Communications. COMPILED FROM A NATIONAL SAMPLE OF RETAIL STORE, MASS MERCHANT, AND INTERNET SALES SoundScan® AND PROVIDED BY Billboard® Top Country Singles Sales.. MAY 1, 1999 REPORTS COLLECTED, COMPILED, Illllli z N Ne Y oQ N W I- W O Q o 30 TITLE IMPRINT & NUMBER/DISTRIBUTING LABEL ARTIST 3 53 N Q 6 TITLE IMPRINT & NUMBER/DISTRIBUTING LABEL ARTIST 1. 14 12 10 18 SOMEBODY'S OUT THERE WATCHING EPIC 79064/SONY THE KINLEYS 15 15 98 HOW DO I LIVE A3 CURB 73022 LEANN RIMES CO PLEASE REMEMBER #41E/FOR A LITTLE WHILE CURB 73080 4 weeks at No. 1 TIM MCGRAW ILD 16 18 LITTLE GOOD-BYES LYRIC STREET 64025/HOLLYWOOD SHEDAISY 2 9 WITH YOU ASYLUM 64052/EEG LILA MCCANN 17 17 14 31 IF I LOST YOU WARNER BROS. 17152 TRAVIS TRITT 3 3 HILLBILLY SHOES COLUMBIA 79115/SONY MONTGOMERY GENTRY 18 18 16 59 THIS KISS WARNER BROS. 17247 FAITH HILL 4 4 6 10 I WILL BE THERE FOR YOU DREAMWORKS 59021/INTERSCOPE JESSICA ANDREWS ALMOST HOME COLUMBIA 79148/SONY MARY CHAPIN CARPENTER ANDY GRIGGS 6 8 9 YOU WON'T EVER BE LONELY RCA 65646/11W O 25 A NIGHT TO REMEMBER EPIC 79118/SONY JOE DIFFIE 6 5 4 24 FLY (THE ANGEL SONG) GIANT 17131/WARNER BROS. THE WILKINSONS 21 19 19 AMONG THE MISSING ana 65645/RLG 9 11 11 DRIVE ME WILD CURB 73075 SAWYER BROWN 22 20 20 WHAT'S THE MATTER WITH YOU BABY WARNER BROS. 17112 CLAUDIA CHURCH 8 13 HOW FOREVER FEELS BNA 65666/KG KENNY CHESNEY HORSE TO MEXICO/STRAIGHT TEQUILA CURB 73066 TRINI TRIGGS STRAIT 23 17 9 8 15 MEANWHILE/YOU HAVEN'T LEFT ME YET mca NASHVILLE 72084 GEORGE 24 23 WHO NEEDS PICTURES ARISTA NASHVILLE 13156 BRAD PAISLEY 14 17 3 SINGLE WHITE FEMALE Ka NASHVILLE 72092 CHELY WRIGHT I'M ALRIGHT/BYE BYE CURB 73034 JO DEE MESSINA BROCK 25 21 21 60 11 11 13 13 ORDINARY LIFE WARNER BROS. 17136 CHAD Industry Assn. of America certification for net shipment of 500,000 units HOLD ON TO ME ATLANTIC 84197/AG JOHN MICHAEL MONTGOMERY Records with the greatest sales gains this week. Recording 12 13 12 26 sym- (Gold). RIM certification for net shipment of 1 million units (Platinum), with multimillion titles indicated by a numeral following the DECCA 72078/MCA NASHVILLE MARK CHESNUTT 13 10 9 20 I DON'T WANT TO MISS A THING bol. 0 1999, Billboard/BPI Communications and SoundScan, Inc. MAY 1, 1999 34 BILLBOARD www.americanradiohistory.com Country ARTISTS & MUSIC VICTORIA SHAW GOES INDIE WITH DEBUT ON HER OWN TAFFETA LABEL (Continued from page 33) COUNTRY The whole thing was a pleasure." ful when she was on Reprise." both U.S. and European tour dates. The album includes new Shaw Shaw and Locknar plan to release Shaw will premiere "Old Friends, compositions as well as her renditions an as yet undetermined single to New Memories" during a May 12 of hit songs she's penned for other country radio via CDX and will do a show at Nashville's Bluebird Cafe. artists, such as "I Love The Way You satellite radio tour. She also plans performances and Love Me," recorded by John Michael She also plans to make extensive promotions during Fan Fair. Her first CÖBHËB Montgomery; "Too Busy Being In use of the Internet. "I'm really into baby is due in July, and Shaw plans Love," cut by Doug Stone; and "She's marketing things through the Inter- to hit the road heavily in the fall. by Wade Jessen Every Woman" and "The River," net," Shaw says. "I've been fascinat- Shaw also continues to have songs recorded by Garth Brooks. ed ever since I got my own Web site recorded by other artists, including LOUISIANA STOMP AND TENNESSEE WALTZ: Sammy Kershaw "I made no direction. The direction [victoriashaw.net]. I'm shocked that Ty Herndon's next single, "Big Time and Lorrie Morgan's duet pairing on "Maybe Not Tonight" (BNA/Mer- was my heart," Shaw says of her I get between 12,000 and 16,000 hits Dreamer." (Herndon makes an ap- cury) prompts top 10 debuts for both Kershaw's "Maybe Not Tonight" approach to recording the album. a month on my Web site." pearance on Shaw's new album on (Mercury) and Morgan's "My Heart" (BNA) sets on Top Country "That was what was so freeing, In addition to being available on the cut "Almost Mine. ") Albums. Each set contains "Maybe Not Tonight," which rises 28 -27 on because I didn't have a label, I her Web site, Shaw says she's close She co -wrote Bryan White's "(You Hot Country Singles & Tracks, up 171 detections. With 14,000 scans, didn't think about format, radio, audi- to locking in distribution via other Are) Where I Belong," which is up Kershaw's album bows with Hot Shot Debut honors at No. 7 on the coun- ence -all the things you're supposed Web distributors. for an Emmy Award next month for try chart, while Morgan's new title enters at No. 8 with 12,000 units. to think about. I just wanted to Shaw says she plans to advertise its inclusion in the soap opera "As On The Billboard 200, those titles bow at Nos. 99 and 116, respectively. please me, and hopefully other peo- her album initially in consumer pub- The World Turns." Shaw is also nom- For Kershaw, "Maybe Not Tonight" is his biggest opening week with ple will be pleased as well." lications. She also plans to market inated for an Emmy for "Love Is A an album of new material, besting his "Labor Of Love" package, which So far, only a few pre -releases have the album via her fan club, promot- Gift," co- written and recorded by entered at No. 13 on Nov 11, 1997, with approximately 14,000 units and gone out, but responses have been ing it by means of an extensive world- Olivia Newton -John. And she has a peaked at No. 5 three weeks later. Morgan's 1994 "War Paint" album favorable. Rob Carpenter, PD at wide mailing list. She will sell the hit in Europe with "I Love The Way continues to hold her career benchmark for first -week sales. It entered WCTQ Venice, Fla., says he's consid- project at her live shows, including You Love Me," recorded by Boyzone. at No. 12 with more than 17,000 scans in the May 28 issue that year. ering airing "Waikiki Cowboy." "We've had unusually strong re- SIX SHOOTERS: Kenny Chesney is walking in tall cotton. He sponse to some of her songs in the TENNISON'S READY FOR HER `TURN' becomes one of only three artists in the past 22 years to stay at No. 1 past, both at this radio station and the (Continued page 33) on Hot Country Singles & Tracks for six straight weeks, as "How For- radio station in Huntsville, Ala., from ever Feels" (BNA) encores at the top again this issue. In the spring of where I was before," he says. "Her young audience," says Shriver. Asylum. 1997, Tim McGraw became the first artist in 20 years to remain at No. songs are generally extremely well- "They're there for the taking. I saw To that end, Asylum sales and mar- 1 for six straight weeks on Hot Country Singles & Tracks, when "It's written, very touching, and Victoria her perform for the first time with a keting VP Walt Wilson says Tennison Your Love" (with harmony vocals by Faith Hill) clung to the top for a is obviously a quality vocalist. The band last night when she opened on will meet as many people as possible month and a half. Not since Waylon Jennings (with an ending vocal by combination is a strong one. I was at Alan Jackson's tour. Chalee could at radio and retail accounts. Willie Nelson) had a six-week run with "Luckenbach, Texas (Back To a loss as to why she was not success- handle headlining a stadium. She is a She met many people at the Nation- The Basics Of Love)" had anyone managed to control No. 1 for that long. superstar, no doubt about it." al Assn. of Recording Merchandisers In 1998, McGraw again kept up appearances at No. 1 for six weeks when Tennison says audience reaction to Convention, notes Wilson, "and we'll "Just To See You Smile" was the nation's most -played country record the single at her first shows with be taking her to many key accounts. for a six-week stretch. Jackson have surprised and gratified She's been on an extensive radio tour Should Chesney reign next week, he would match a 33- year -old record her. "Women come up to me and say, for 15 months and still has some dates for seven weeks at No. 1, currently held by Jack Greene's 1966 classic `You're writing about me. You're my on that. She has a great personality, "There Goes My Everything." role model,' " she says. "It's awesome. and people like her. She's got some Chesney's song logs 4,985 detections, only 57 plays ahead of the No. It makes me feel good if I can be a more Alan Jackson dates in May and 2 title, Lee Ann Womack's "I'll Think Of A Reason Later" (MCA role model for women, if I can be the other dates the rest of the year." Nashville). Womack has led a formidable fight for No. 1 by holding the Dr. Ruth of country music." Wilson adds that Asylum will be runner -up slot behind Chesney for a solid month. Nadler says, "I was blown away making heavy use of Internet pro- the first time I heard her. Her voice motion. "The first thing we're doing," COUNTRY'S GOLDEN AGE: Maligned by purists for years after- is so strong and so country, and she he says, "is tying her in with women's ward, country's "Nashville sound" period (roughly 1957 -73) gets some has that female sound -she's lived Web sites, the first being single - serious chops from Renaissance singer Mandy Barnett, as "I've Got A through what we've all lived through, mother Web sites. And there are a Right To Cry" (Sire) enters Top Country Albums at No. 62. and she can convey that through her variety of other things, involving con- Opening with more than 2,000 units, Barnett's new set bows to the Marty's Excellent Award. MCA voice. She's so empathetic. She is necting the Web with retail, that we big ballads and playful ditties that were commonplace in the genre dur- Nashville's Marty Stuart was recently exactly what she's singing about. can't announce just yet. But she's a ing the '60s. Covers include the title track -a top 10 hit in '71 for Hank presented the artist's achievement Every 25- to 55- year -old woman who main priority within the WEA sys- Williams Jr. -and "I'm Gonna Change Everything," No. 2 a title for award for excellence in the arts by the can't identify with a teenage singer tem. We'll be aggressive at the retail Jim Reeves in '62. state of Mississippi. Presenting the can identify with her. She's the and rack level." "I've Got A Right To Cry" is the final studio project by revered award to Stuart is Mississippi first `everywoman.' " Tennison is booked by the William Nashville lady producer Owen Bradley, who died last year. Pat Fordice. Both Nadler and Shriver say that Morris Agency and managed by Tennison will be a top priority with Tony Harley of Tanasi Music Group. COUNTRY SINGLES A -Z BMVBaby Mae, BMI/EMI Blackwood, BMVfy Land, BMI) Toys, BMI/Dixie Stars, ASCAP/Zomba, ASCAP/Swear By 11 TWO TEARDROPS (Mr. Bubba, BMI/Sony/ATV Tree, PUBLISHERS /PERFORMANCE RIGHTS /SHEET MUSIC HL/WBM The Music, ASCAP) HL/WBM BMI /Steve Wanner, BMI) HL/WBM 17 I'M LEAVING (0 -Tex, BMVBIind Sparrow, BMI/Sony/AN 4 ORDINARY LIFE (Magnolia Hill, ASCAP) 24 UNBELIEVABLE (Mighty Nice, BMI /AI Andersongs, Cross Keys. ASCAP/Kim Williams, ASCAP/MCA, ASCAP) 5 PLEASE REMEMBER ME (Sony /AN Cross Keys, BMI/Windswept Pacific, BMI/My Life's Work, BMI) TITLE (Publisher - Licensing Org.) Sheet Music Dist. HL ASCAP/Blue Sky Rider, BMVlrving, BMI) HLAVBM HL/WBM 68 IT'S ABOUT TIME (MCA, ASCAP /Soda Creek, 66 SAY ANYTHING (Mike Curb, BMI/Curbsongs, ASCAP) 74 WATCHING MY BABY NOT COMING BACK (EMI Black- 51 ALMOST HOME (Why Walk, ASCAP/Almo, ASCAP/BNC, 48 FOOL, I'M A WOMAN (Sony/AN Tree, BMI/Windswept ASCAP/Careers-BMG, BMI/Music Hill, BMI) HL WBM wood, BMI/ Montcrest, BMVEMI April, ASCAP) ASCAP/Anwa, ASCAP) WBM Pacific, BMI/Wedgewood Avenue, BMI /Hillbillith, BM!) 37 I WAS (EMI Blackwood, BMI/Flybridge, BMVEMI April, 63 SEVEN BRIDGES ROAD (wing, BMI) 67 WHAT ABOUT YOU (WB, ASCAP/Platinum Plow, 41 AMAZED (Warner -Tamerlane, BMI /Golden Wheat, HL/WBM ASCAP/Phil Vassar, ASCAP) HL 30 SHE'S ALWAYS RIGHT (Sony /ATV Tree, BMI/Suffer In ASCAP/Songs Of PolyGram Int'I, BMI/Sony Toliver, BMI) BMI /Careers-BMG, BMI/Silver Kiss, BMVSongs Of 69 FROM THE INSIDE OUT (EMI April, ASCAP/K -Town, 36 I WILL BE THERE FOR YOU (Starstruck Angel, BMVDead Silence, BMVCareers-BMG, BMVMusic Hill, BMVHope -N- HL/WBM Nashville DreamWorks, BMI /Cherry River, BMI) ASCAP/Red Dove, SESAC/Purple Sun, SESAC) HL Solid Perfect, BMI/Wamer -Tamerlane, BMVHellmaymen, Cal, BMVFwe Cowboys, BM/Cal IV, BMI) HL 21 WHATEVER YOU SAY (Hamstein Cumberland, BMVBaby CLM/HLAVBM 54 GIVE MY HEART TO YOU (Rick Hall, ASCAP/Watertown, BMI/Sony/ATV Tree, BMI/Wenonga, BMI) HL/WBM 38 SINGLE WHITE FEMALE (Blakemore Avenue, Mae, BMI/New Haven, BMVMusic Hill, BMI) HIJWBM 44 ANGELS WORKING OVERTIME (Michaelhouse, ASCAP/Sony/AN Tree, BMI) H WBM 75 JOHN WAYNE WALKING AWAY (Starstruck Angel, ASCAP/Windswept Pacif c, ASCAP/EMI Blackwood, 58 WHAT'S THE MATTER WITH YOU BABY (Almo, ASCAP) BMI/Ensign, BMI/WB, ASCAP/Lunnmusic, ASCAP) HL 62 GOD MUST HAVE SPENT A LITTLE MORE TIME ON YOU BMVSony Matters, ASCAP/Famous, ASCAP) HL BMI/Mark Alan Sodnger, BMI) HL/WBM WBM 10 ANYONE ELSE (PolyGram International, ASCAP/St. Julien, (Music Corp. Of America, BMVBajun Beat, BMI) 56 LESSON IN LEAVIN' (Chappell & Co., ASCAP/Sailmaker, 39 SLAVE TO THE HABIT (Songs Of PolyGram Intl, 72 WHEN MAMA AIN'T HAPPY (EMI Blackwood, BMI/ty ASCAP) HL 6 GONE CRAZY (WB, ASCAP/Yee Haw ASCAP) WBM ASCAP/Sony /AN Cross Keys, ASCAP/Blue Quill, ASCAP) BMI/Seven Angels, BMVfokeco Tunes, BMI/Wacissa River, Land, BMI /Careers-BMG, BMVSontanner, BMVOuantum, 70 BARLIGHT (blamer -Tamerlane, BMI) WBM 49 THE GREATEST (New Don, ASCAP/New Hayes, ASCAP) 35 LITTLE GOOD -BYES (Without Anna, ASCAP/Magnolia Hill, BMI/MRBI, BMI) -IL BMI) HL 43 BETTER MAN (Sony /AN Tree, BMI/Gary Nicholson, 8 HANDS OF A WORKING MAN (Wamer -Tamerlane, ASCAP/Rushing Water, ASCAP/Colonel Rebel, ASCAP/Ken- 60 SOMEONE ELSE'S TURN TO CRY (Sony /AN Tree, 40 WHO NEEDS PICTURES (EMI April, ASCAP/Plaid Paisley, ASCAP/MRBI, ASCAP) HL BMVSugar Bend, BMI) WBM tucky Thunder, ASCAPMCG, ASCAP/Sony /AN Tree. BMVWB, ASCAP/Good Apple, ASCAP) HL/WBM ASCAP/Cattle Call, ASCAP/Rea Gayle, ASCAP) HL 50 BOY OH BOY (Golden Phoenix, SOCAN/Kiayasongs, 33 HELLO L.O.VE. (Windswept Pacific, BMI/My Life's Work, BMVKent Breen, BMI) HL 45 SOMETHIN "BOUT A SUNDAY (Almo, ASCAP/Daddy Rab- 3 WISH YOU WERE HERE (Acuff-Rose, BMVSony/AN Tree, SOCAWAmandasongs, SOCAN/Chunk-It, ASCAP) WBM BMVlrving, BMI) WBM 23 LOVE AIN'T LIKE THAT (LaLuna, BMI/EMI Blackwood, bit, ASCAP/EMI Blackwood, BMVfy Land, BMI) HL/WBM BMVMr. Bubba, BMVBeffon Uncle, BMI) HIJWBM 25 BUSY MAN (BMG, ASCAP/Sierra Home, ASCAP/Zomba, 15 HILLBILLY SHOES (Sixteen Stars, BMI) HL BMVMark Alan Springer, BMI) HL/WBM 61 SOUTH OF SANTA FE (Sony/AN Tree, BMVBuffalo Prairie, 20 WITH YOU (WB, ASCAP/Dreamir Upstream, ASCAP/Big BMI/feren N Up, BMI) HWBM 51 HORSE TO MEXICO (Mike Curb, BMVRose Blue, BMVMilI- 64 MAKE UP IN LOVE (MCA, ASGAP/0-Tex, BMI) HL BMI/ferilee, BMVSony/AN Cross Keys, ASCAP) Red Tractor, ASCAP) WBM 22 CAN'T GET ENOUGH (Reynsong, BMI/Kentucky Girl, house, BMVSongs Of PolyGram Int'I, BMI) HL/WBM 13 MAN! I FEEL LIKE A WOMAN! (Songs Of PolyGram Int'I, 18 STAND BESIDE ME ( Hamstein Cumberland, BMI) WBM 16 WRITE THIS DOWN (Neon Sky, ASCAP/Irving, BMVColter BMI/Bayou Boy, BMI/Careers -BMG, BMI /A Hard Day's 1 HOW FOREVER FEELS (Warner -Tamerlane, BMI /New BMVLoon Echo, BMVZomba, ASCAP) HL/WBM 52 START THE CAR :EMI Blackwood, BMVColeision, BMI) HL Bay. BMI) HLAVBM Write, BMI) HL Works, BMI/WB, ASCAP) WBM 21 MAYBE NOT TONIGHT (Smash Vegas, BMI/Big Picture, 28 STRANGER IN MY MIRROR (Acuff-Rose, BMVSony/AN 53 YOU DON'T NEED ME NOW (Blackened, BM!) WBM 65 CRAZY LITTLE THING CALLED LOVE (Queen, BMVBeech- 26 I CAN'T GET OVER YOU (Sony /AN Tree, BMVShowbilly, BMI/November One Songs, BMI/11 Dreams Had Wings, Cross Keys, ASCAP/Kim Wiliams, ASCAP) HLANBM 55 YOU HAD ME FROM HELLO (Acuff-Rose, BMI) WBM wood, BMI) BMI/Warner -Tamerlane, BMI /Cormtant Pressure, BMI) BMI) WBM 73 SUNDOWN (Moose, SOCAN) WBM 29 YOUR OWN LITTLE CORNER OF MY HEART (EMI April, 47 DON'T COME CRYING TO ME (Ninny Mae, BMI/English- HL/WBM 42 MEANWHILE (J. Fred Knobloch, ASCAP/Waysong, 11 THAT'S THE TRUTH (Pollywog, SOCAN/Windswept Pacific. ASCAP/Waltz Time, ASCAP/Rick Hall, ASCAP) HL/WBM town, BMI) WBM 19 I DON'T MISS A WANT TO THING (Realsongs, ASCAP) ASCAP/Lebrun, ASCAP/Ingram, ASCAP) ASCAP/In The Faiway, ASCAP) WBM 14 YOU WERE MINE (Woolly Puddin'. BMVBug, BM!) HL 7 DRIVE ME WILD (Travelin' Zoo, ASCAP/Myrt & Chuck's WBM 31 A NIGHT TO REMEMBER (Curb, ASCAP/Kinetic Diamond 59 THIS HEARTACHE NEVER SLEEPS (EMI Blackwood, 9 YOU WON'T EVER BE LONELY (Sony /AN Tree, BMVMo Boy, ASCAP /Cal IV, ASCAP/Cooter Moe, ASCAP) 46 I KNOW HOW THE RIVER FEELS (Famous, ASCAP/Island II, ASCAP/Rob 'N Riley, ASCAP/Song Of Peer, BMVBurg-Isle, BIAVfim Johnson, BMI) HL Fuzzy Dice. ASCAP/Famous, ASCAP) HL 12 EVERYTIME I CRY (BMG, ASCAP/Sierra Home. Bound. ASCAP/Powers That Be, ASCAP) HL ASCAP /Gramily, ASCAP) HL/WBM 32 TONIGHT THE HEARTACHE'S ON ME (Music City, ASCAP/Wamer-Tamerlane, BMI) HIJWBM 2 I'LL THINK OF A REASON LATER (Hamstein Cumberland, 34 ONE HONEST HEART (Starstruck Angel, BMI/Malloy's ASCAP/EMI April, ASCAP/Southem Days, ASCAP) HL BILLBOARD MAY 1, 1999 35 www.americanradiohistory.com COMPILED FROM A NATIONAL SAMPLE OF RETAIL STORE, MASS MERCHANT, AND INTER- NET SALES REPORTS COLLECTED, COMPILED, Billboard. AND PROVIDED BY MilliSoundScan® TM MAY 1 , 1999 z z aEr Ut fn Y Y o o ó W W (°7 Lu w Z o w w < Z w < a u, d cia o 3 3 ° Ñ ARTIST TITLE !'V_ N 3 ARTIST TITLE w 3 FOR ' N 3 IMPRINT & NUMBER/DISTRIBUTING LABEL (SUGGESTED LIST PRICE OR EQUIVALENT FOR CASETTE/CD) a g N 3 IMPRINT 8 NUMBER /DISTRIBUTING LABEL (SUGGESTED LIST PRICE OR EQUIVALENT CASSETTE/CD) a t LEANN RIMESA° NO. 1/GREATEST GAINER 40 37 84 YOU LIGHT UP MY LIFE- INSPIRATIONAL SONGS 1 -.Mal 4=1 CURB 77885 (10.98/16.98) 1 COME ON OVER 1 1 1 76 SHANIA TWAIN MERCURY 536003 (10.98/17.981 29 weeks at No. "' SARA EVANS/MARTINA MCBRIDE/MINDY MCCREADY/LORRIE MORGAN 30 0 39 35 31 7 CMTALLACCESS -GIRLSNIGHTOUT BNA 67791/RLG (10.98/16.98) 2 2 2 64 DIXIE CHICKS Ar MONUMENT 68195 /SONY(10.98E0/16.981Ií WIDE OPEN SPACES 1 I 30 40 41 46 7 KELLY WILLIS RYKODISC 10458 (6.98/11.98) ® WHAT DESERVE 2 3 3 7 GEORGE STRAIT MCA NASHVILLE 70050 (10.98/16.98) ALWAYS NEVER THE SAME O 40 ARTISTS ARISTA NASHVILLE 18850 (10.98/1698) ULTIMATE COUNTRY PARTY 12 41 37 38 VARIOUS 4 4 4 22 GARTH BROOKSII'T CAPITOL 97424 (19.98/26.98) DOUBLE LIVE 1 42 39 50 LEANN RIMES CURB 77901 (10.98/17.981 SITTIN' ON TOP OF THE WORLD 2 FAITH 2 42 5 6 7 52 FAITH HILL AT WARNER BROS. 46790 (10.98/16.98) 43 38 41 27 BILL ENGVALL WARNER BROS. 47090 (10.98/16.98) DORKFISH 16 WE GO 5 6 5 6 7 KENNY CHESNEY BNA 67655/RLG (10.98116.98) EVERYWHERE STEVE EARLE AND THE DEL MCCOURY BAND 36 33 THE MOUNTAIN 19 44 7 E- (10.98/16.98) -- HOT SHOT DEBUT 1111111.--- SQUARED 1064 YOUR ROAD LEADS 3 538889 (10.98/16.98) MAYBE NOT TONIGHT 7 45 39 35 40 TRISHA YEARWOOD MCA NASHVILLE 70023 (10.98/16.98) WHERE ( 7 ) NEW 1 SAMMY KERSHAW MERCURY (NASHVILLE) OF LOVE 32 MY HEART 8 46 43 40 24 BILLY RAY CYRUS MERCURY 558347 (10.9 8/16.98) SHOT FULL ® NEW 1 LORRIE MORGAN BNA 67763 /RLG (10.98/16.98) GREATEST HITS 9 IN AIR 5 41 44 42 45 CLAY WALKER GIANT 24700/WARNER BROS. (10.98/16.98) 9 7 5 4 LILA MCCANN ASYLUM 62355/EEG (10.98/16.98) SOMETHING THE 48 45 47 79 JOHN MICHAEL MONTGOMERY ATLANTIC 83060/AG (10.98/16.98) GREATEST HITS 5 10 10 - 2 MONTGOMERY GENTRY COLUMBIA 69156/SONY (10.98 EQ/16.98) ® TATTOOS & SCARS 10 49 46 44 52 GEORGE STRAIT MCA NASHVILLE 70020 (10.98/16.981 ONE STEP AT A TIME 1 11 12 12 98 TIM MCGRAW A' CURB 77886 (10.98/16.981 EVERYWHERE 1 50 48 71 3 BROOKS & DUNN ARISTA NASHVILLE 18882 (4.98/9.98) SUPER HITS 48 12 11 10 57 JO DEE MESSINA CURB 77904 (10.98/16.98) I'M ALRIGHT 6 IIMBIA 69322 LEGACY (7.98 EQ11 98) 16 BIGGEST HITS 48 CLASSICS 6 51 53 60 36 WILLIE NELSON COI 13 9 9 4 PATTY LOVELESS EPIC 69809/SONY (10.98 EQ/16.98) EMMYLOU HARRIS, LINDA RONSTADT, DOLLY PARTON PACESETTER 14 8 8 10 TRIO II 4 "' ASYLUM (11.98/17.98) 62275/EEG 69 2 JOHNNY CASH COLUMBIA 69734/SONY (7.98 EO/11.98) 16 BIGGEST HITS 52 YOU EVER BE LONELY 15 15 NEW 1 ANDY GRIGGS RCA 67596/RLG (10.98/16.981M WON'T 53 54 53 92 KENNY CHESNEY BNA 67498/RLG(10.98n6.98) I WILL STAND 10 4 16 13 14 86 MARTINA MCBRIDE RCA 67516/RLG (10.98/16.98) EVOLUTION 54 47 45 73 GARTH BROOKS a CAPITOL 56599 (10.98/16.98) SEVENS 1 YOU WERE HERE 8 17 14 13 50 MARK WILLS MERCURY 536317 (10.98/16.98) ® WISH DEANA CARTER 55 49 43 26 EVERYTHING'S GONNA BE ALRIGHT 6 CAPITOL 21142 (10.98;16.98) 18 16 15 8 TRACY BYRD MCA NASHVILLE 70048 (10.98/16.981 KEEPERS /GREATEST HITS 5 56 57 49 43 JOHN DENVER MADACY 4750 (5.98J7.98) THE BEST OF JOHN DENVER 38 19 15 11 23 SOUNDTRACK 550 MUSIC 68971/EPIC (11.98 E0/17.98) TOUCHED BY AN ANGEL: THE ALBUM 3 COLLIN RAYS 57 52 52 86 THE BEST OF COLLIN RAYE - DIRECT HITS 4 FLOATS 1 (10.98 E0/16.98) 20 17 17 48 SOUNDTRACK AT CAPITOL 93402 (10.9 847.98) HOPE EPIC 67893/SONY 2 ALAN JACKSON ARISTA NASHVILLE 18886 (4.98/9.98) SUPER HITS 56 & DUNN AT 58 56 - 19 21 83 BROOKS THE GREATEST HITS COLLECTION 2 21 ARISTA NASHVILLE 18852 (10.98/16.98) 59 55 51 46 REBA MCENTIRE MCA NASHVILLE 70019 (10.9$/16.98) IF YOU SEE HIM 2 22 20 22 30 LEE ANN WOMACK DECCA 70040/MCA NASHVILLE (10.98/16.98) III SOME THINGS I KNOW 20 60 58 55 52 STEVE WARINER CAPITOL 94482 (10.98/16.98) BURNIN' THE ROADHOUSE DOWN 6 ALABAMA A' THE RECORD: 41 NUMBER ONE HITS 2 23 22 19 34 FOR ROY D. MERCER RCA 67633/RLG (19.98/28.98) 61 61 52 HOW BIG'A BOY ARE YA? VOLUME 4 19 61 VIRGIN 94301 (7.98/12.98) gm 25 24 33 ALAN JACKSON ARISTA NASHVILLE 18864 (10.98/16.981 HIGH MILEAGE 1 24 A RIGHT TO CRY 62 62 NEW 1 ` MANDY BARNETT SIRE 31046 (10.98/16.981 I'VE GOT 25 26 26 28 AARON TIPPIN LYRIC STREET 65003/HOLLYWOOD (10.98/16.98) WHAT THIS COUNTRY NEEDS 25 63 50 48 50 JOHN MICHAEL MONTGOMERY ATLANTIC 83104/AG (10.98/16.98) LEAVE A MARK 15 25 EVANS RCA 67653/RLG (10.98/16.98) IM NO PLACE THAT FAR 11 26 21 18 SARA VARIOUS ARTISTS 64 51 50 3 BEST OF COUNTRY: 16 ORIGINAL COUNTRY HITS 50 MADACY 6808 (10.98/15.98) 21 18 16 7 SAWYER BROWN CURB 77902 (10.98/16.98) DRIVE ME WILD 10 65 59 59 8 CHAD BROCK WARNER BROS. 47071 (10.9816.98) CHAD BROCK 59 28 23 20 38 DIAMOND RIO ARISTA NASHVILLE 18866 (10.98/16.98) UNBELIEVABLE 9 ROY D. MERCER 66 65 66 78 HOW BIG'A BOY ARE YA? VOLUME 3 31 29 24 23 36 VINCE GILL MCA NASHVILLE 70017 (10.98/16.981 THE KEY 1 VIRGIN 21144 (7.98/12.98) 57 10 TIM WILSON CAPITOL 98889 (7.98/16.981M IT'S A SORRY WORLD 44 30 28 28 46 BROOKS & DUNN ARISTA NASHVILLE 18865 (10.98/16.98) IF YOU SEE HER 4 67 63 ROY D. MERCER 68 62 65 33 TRACY LAWRENCE ATLANTIC 83137/AG (10.98/16.981 THE BEST OF TRACY LAWRENCE 13 31 30 12 HOW BIG'A BOY ARE YA? VOLUME 5 13 31 VIRGIN 46854 (9.98/15.981 69 60 56 40 COLLIN RAYE EPIC 68876/SONY (10.98 EQ/16.98) THE WALLS CAME DOWN 8 32 32 34 48 TERRI CLARK MERCURY 558211 (10.9816.98) HOW I FEEL 10 70 66 64 76 SAMMY KERSHAW MERCURY 536318 (10.98 E0/16.98) LABOR OF LOVE 5 MARK CHESNUTT 33 27 25 10 I DON'T WANT TO MISS A THING 6 DECCA 70035/MCA NASHVILLE (10.98/16.98) 11 67 63 104 GEORGE STRAIT MCA NASHVILLE 11584 (10.98/16.981 CARRYING YOUR LOVE WITH ME 1 TRISHA YEARWOOD A' 34 34 32 86 (SONGBOOK) A COLLECTION OF HITS 1 68 62 3 MCCOY ATLANTIC 83170/AG (10.98/16.98) THE LIFE OF THE PARTY 24 MCA NASHVILLE 70011 (10.98/16.98) 72 (44.98 CD) THE LIMITED SERIES 1 35 29 29 26 TOBY KEITH MERCURY 558962 (10.98/16.981 GREATEST HITS VOLUME ONE 5 13 64 58 ; 50 ;' GARTH BROOKS CAPITOL 94572 EPIC 69319/SONY (7.98 EO/11.98) 16 BIGGEST HITS 50 36 33 36 4 JESSICA ANDREWS DREAMWORKS 50104/INTERSCOPE (8.98/12.9811M HEART SHAPED WORLD 33 74 73 69 12 GEORGE JONES 9 MERLE HAGGARD EPIC 69321/SONY (7.98 E0/11.98) 16 BIGGEST HITS 69 31 30 27 36 THE WILKINSONS GIANT 24699/WARNER BROS. (10.98/16.98) IM NOTHING BUT LOVE 16 75 75 - RIAA for net shipment of 1 million units (Platinum). RIM certification for net shipment of 10 million units Albums wi h the g eatest sales gains this week. Recording Industry Assn. Of America (RIAA) certification for net shipment of 500,000 album units (Gold) certification Q the number of discs and/or tapes. *Asterisk indicates LP is avail- (Diamond). Numeral fo lowing Platinum or Diamond symbol indicates album's multi -platinum level. For boxed sets, and double albums with a running time that exceeds 100 minutes or more, the RIAA multiplies shipments by Gainer shows chart's largest unit increase. Pacesetter indicates biggest percentage able. Most tape prices, and CD prices for BMG and WEA labels, are suggested lists. Tape prices marked EQ, and all other CD prices, are equivalent prices, which are projected from wholesale prices. Greatest growth. Heatseeker Impact shows albums removed from Heatseekers this week. III indicates past or present Heatseeker title. ©1999, Billboard/BPI Communications, and SoundScan, Inc. COMPILED FROM A NATIONAL SAMPLE OF RETAIL STORE, MASS MERCHANT, AND INTERNET SALES REPORTS COLLECTED, COMPILED, AND PROVIDED BY SoundScan® Billboard. Top Country Catalog Albums,. MAY 1, 1999 a aOC U_ U_ h n W W rn W Ñ w ARTIST TITLE w ARTIST TITLE ó w 13 óW 53 LIST PRICE OR EQUIVALENT FOR CASSETTE/CD) 53 & LABEL (SUGGESTED LIST PRICE OR EQUIVALENT FOR CASSETTE/CD) 3 IMPRINT & NUMBER/DISTRIBUTING LABEL (SUGGESTED IMPRINT NUMBER/DISTRIBUTING 14 11 CAPITOL 37514 (10.98/15.98) MI DID I SHAVE MY LEGS FOR THIS? 137 1 SHANIA TWAIN 11 MERCURY 522886 (10.98/17.98) IM 58 weeks at No. 1 THE WOMAN IN ME 219 DEANA CARTER ° SUPER HITS 241 2 GARTH BROOKS 1e CAPITOL 29689 (10.98/15.981 THE HITS 191 15 12 WILLIE NELSON COLUMBIA 64184/SONY (5.98 E019.98) 3 3 ALAN JACKSON A° ARISTA NASHVILLE 18801 (10.98/16.98) THE GREATEST HITS COLLECTION 182 16 17 HANK WILLIAMS MERCURY 536029 (7.98/11.98) 20 OF HANK WILLIAMS GREATEST HITS 79 GREATEST HITS, VOL. 1 254 4 4 HANK WILLIAMS, JR. A° CURB 77638 (6.98/9.98) 17 15 LEANN RIMES A° CURB 77821 (10.98/16.981 BLUE 145 77659 (9.98/15.981 NOT A MOMENT TOO SOON 264 5 5 TIM MCGRAW As CURB 18 18 VINCE GILL AT MCA NASHVILLE 11394 (10.98/16.98) SOUVENIRS 160 6 6 SHANIA TWAIN MERCURY 514422 (7.98/11.98) SHANIA TWAIN 129 19 19 PATSY CLINE MCA NASHVILLE 20265 (2.98/5.98) HEARTACHES 19 1 7 THE CHARLIE DANIELS BAND A° EPIC 38795/SONY (7.98 E(Ú11.98) A DECADE OF HITS 484 20 20 GEORGE JONES EPIC 40776/SONY (5.98 E019.98) SUPER HITS 395 8 PATSY CLINE A8 MCA NASHVILLE 12 (7.98/12.98) 12 GREATEST HITS 630 21 23 JOHNNY CASH COLUMBIA 66773/SONY (5.98 E(Ú9.98) SUPER HITS 98 9 8 CHARLIE DANIELS EPIC 64182/SONY (5.98 EQ/9.98) SUPER HITS 222 22 GEORGE STRAIT A' MCA NASHVILLE 42035 (7.98/12.981 GREATEST HITS VOLUME 2 573 10 13 ROY D. MERCER VIRGIN 54781 (7.98/12.98) IM HOW BIG'A BOY ARE YA? VOLUME 1 102 23 22 PATSY CLINE MCA NASHVILLE 4038 (7.98/12.98) THE PATSY CLINE STORY 223 11 14 TRAVIS TRITTA WARNER BROS. 46001 (10.98/16.98) GREATEST HITS - FROM THE BEGINNING 180 ROY D. MERCER VIRGIN 54782 (7.98/12.98) HOW BIGA BOY ARE YA? VOLUME 2 94 PURE COUNTRY (SOUNDTRACK) 339 24 - 12 10 GEORGE STRAIT A' MCA NASHVILLE 10651 (10.98/15.98) 244 25 25 CLINT BLACKA RCA 66671 /RLG THE GREATEST HITS 126 13 16 VINCE GILL A° MCA NASHVILLE 11047 (10.98/15.98) WHEN LOVE FINDS YOU reflects combined week title has appeared on Top Country Albums and Top Country Catalog. Recording Industry Assn. Of America (RIAA) certification for net shipment of 500,000 album units (Gold). RIAA cer Catalog albums are 2- year -old title that have fallen below No. 100 on The Billboard 200 or reissues of older albums. Total Chart Weeks column num- Numeral following Platinum or Diamond symbol indicates album's multi -platinum level. For boxed sets, and double albums with a running time that exceeds 100 minutes or more, the RIAA multiplies shipments by the ification for net shipment of 1 million units (Platinum). RIM certification for net shipment of 10 million units (Diamond). EQ. and all other CD prices, are equivalent prices, which are projected from wholesale prices. ME indicates past Heatseeker title. ®1999, Billboard/BPI Communications and SoundScan, Inc. ber of discs and/or tapes. *Asterisk indicates vinyl LP is available. Most tape prices, and CD prices for BMG and WEA labels are suggested lists. Tape prices marked 36 BILLBOARD MAY 1, 1999 www.americanradiohistory.com Artists & Music MAY 1, 1999 TOP CLASSICAL ALBUMS TM BILLBOARD MAY 1, 1999 37 www.americanradiohistory.com Billboard MAY 1, 1999 Artists & Music Top Jail Albums.. Y w COMPILED FROM A NATIONAL SAMPLE OF RETAIL STORE, MASS MERCHANT, AND INTERNET ZO ,,, SALES REPORTS COLLECTED, COMPILED, AND PROVIDED BY SoundScan® Columbia's Barbieri Plays From The Heart N I- w< ARTIST ""111 TIT] L 1- Ú IMPRINT & NUMBER/DISTRIBUTING LABEL WHERE THE HEART GOES: the development of his new composi- part of me. It's just Gato." -w No. 1 1.1 Although Gato Barbieri's 1997 tion "1812." "That comes from CASSANDRA WILSON BLUE NOTE 54123/CAPITOL® 4 weeks at No.I (Columbia) was [Tchaikovsky's] `1812 Overture,' DUKE AT 100: In celebration of 1 I 4 release "Que Pasa" TRAVELING MILES well- received, the saxophonist is which has many, many beautiful the 100th anniversary of the birth of VARIOUS ARTISTS 32 JAll 32106 19, O 2 11 JAll FOR WHEN YOU'RE ALONE eager to put the project behind him. melodies in it," he says. "I took a part Duke Ellington on April Co- lumbia's Legacy imprint will begin O 3 44 VARIOUS ARTISTS 32 JAll 32061 "When I made that album, I was not AFTERNOON JAZZ FOR A RAINY feeling well and ended up recording reissuing classic Ellington albums, VARIOUS ARTISTS 32 JAll 32097 4 5 33 JAll FOR THE QUIET TIMES some things that I didn't really like," with bonus tracks spanning the DIANA KRALL IMPULSE! 233 /GRP ® says. was his first record- 1920s through 1960s (see story, page 5 4 86 LOVE SCENES Barbieri It ing project in more than a decade, 13). The first five discs, "Ellington VARIOUS ARTISTS 32 JAll 32101 BLUE 6 7 24 JAZZ FOR THE OPEN ROAD closely following the death of his At Newport" (1956), "Such Sweet HERBIE HANCOCK VERVE 557797 NOTES & 7 6 26 wife and his own subsequent emer- Thunder" (1956), "Black, Brown GERSHWIN'S WORLD Time! The COLUMBIA 69655 gency bypass surgery. Beige" (1958), "First 4 BRANFORD MARSALIS QUARTET 8 8 REQUIEM Today, Barbieri is remarried and by Steve Graybow Count Meets The Duke" (1961), and MILES DAVIS LEGACY 65853 /COLUMBIA 9 9 11 LOVE SONGS celebrating the first birthday of his the soundtrack to "Anatomy Of A VARIOUS ARTISTS MADACY 58665 son Christiano. On April 27, Colum- of one of [Tchaikovsky's] melodies Murder" (1959) will be released May a1 15 KINGS OF SWING bia Jazz releases "Che Corazon," an and built my own song around it. 4. A three -CD boxed set is expected THE LINCOLN CENTER JAZZ ORCHESTRA 11 NEW "I think of myself as a singer who Aug. 10. Compiled by former Colum- COLUMBIA 69898 LIVE IN SWING CITY - SWINGIN' WITH THE DUKE album of which own bia jazz executive Henri Renaud, it VARIOUS ARTISTS RCA VICTOR 68987 Barbieri says he interprets a tune and adds my 12 12 54 FABULOUS SWING COLLECTION is proud. experience to it," Barbieri continues. features liner notes by Robert G. TERENCE BLANCHARD SONY CLASSICAL 60671 13 13 7 JAll IN FILM "I was pre- "I try to transmit to the listener the O'Meally. VERVE emotions that I feel, emotions that NEW JOHN MCLAUGHLIN 559945 pared for this 14 REMEMBER SHAKTI album," he says. they might encounter every day. S IGN UP: The 1999 Thelonious DONALD HARRISON IMPULSE! 283/GRP 15 16 10 FREE TO BE "The difference Sometimes you feel beautiful and Monk International Jazz Piano Com- DIANE SCHUUR ATLANTIC 83150 /AG energetic, and sometimes you feel petition will be held Oct. 14 -15 in 16 11 7 [between record- MUSIC IS MY LIFE ing "Che Cora- lethargic. The melodies may come Washington, D.C. Applicants must VARIOUS ARTISTS GRP 9881 17 15 92 PRICELESS JAZZ SAMPLER BARBIERI zon" and "Que from different places, but I bring be under 36 years of age and have VARIOUS ARTISTS CONCORD JAll 5202/CONCORD "] is my them to the listener through myself. never recorded as a leader on a CI 22 5 JAZZ AT NIGHT'S END Pasa that where the melody major label. Contact: Shelby Fisch- CHARLIE HUNTER/LEON PARKER BLUE NOTE 99187 /CAPITOL mind was clearer, and I had already It doesn't matter 19 10 4 DUO written songs and had the time to comes from; I think of it as being a er, 202 -364 -7272. Deadline is July 12. PATRICIA BARBER PREMONITION 741 20 14 15 MODERN COOL find different ways of playing them." SOUNDTRACK Despite Barbieri's rejuvenated 21 18 73 MALPASO 46829/WARNER BROS. MIDNIGHT IN THE GARDEN OF GOOD AND EVIL commitment to his music, he says Billboard MAY 1, 1999 JOSHUA REDMAN 22 19 22 that he frequently finds himself feel- WARNER BROS. 47052 TIMELESS TALES (FOR CHANGING TIMES) nostalgic. "I was alone for a long GARY BURTON/CHICK CORENPAT METHENY/ROY HAYNES/DAVE HOLLAND ing 23 RE -ENTRY CONCORD JAll 4803 /CONCORD LIKE MINDS time, after my first wife died," he Top New Age Albums.. VARIOUS ARTISTS RCA VICTOR 63445 and NEW MORE FABULOUS SWING says. "Now I am married again CI u/ u/ COMPILED FROM A NATIONAL SAMPLE OF RETAIL STORE, MASS MERCHANT, AND INTERNET SALES w alone. Then, when I AND PROVIDED BY DIANA KRALL no longer ó.i REPORTS COLLECTED. COMPILED, SoundScan8 25 23 1 48 IMPULSE! 9825 /GRP STEPPIN' OUT - THE EARLY RECORDINGS recently returned to Buenos Aires, W 3 TITLE Willi LABEL ARTIST they gave me a key to the city, but I g iii IMPRINT & NUMBER /DISTRIBUTING I TOP CONTEMPORARY JAll ALBUMSTM found that a lot of the people knew No. 1 ow-- had away. So it was both a YANNI passed © NEW LOVE SONGS No. 1 happy and a sad experience, and PRIVATE MUSIC 82167/WINDHAM HILL 1 week al No. 1 WARNER BROS. 47283 8 seeks,àl; No 1. 8 BONEY JAMES MANNHEIM STEAMROLLER MEETS THE MOUSE MANNHEIM STEAMROLLER 1 1 - I - feelings that brought BODY LANGUAGE',_," those are the 2 1 6 AMERICAN GRAMAPHONE 60641W/ALT DISNEY music on 'Che Corazon.'" DAVID SANBORN ELEKTRA 62346/EEG to the DESTINY JIM BRICKMAN 2 3 4 INSIDE Barbieri explains the album's title 3 2 12 WINDHAM HILL 11396 JONES QWEST 46490/WARNER BROS. 3 2 11 QUINCY is "an Argentin- ONE WORLD JOHN TESH FROM Q WITH LOVE by noting that the 3 11 4 GTSP 559673 KENNY GA' ARISTA 18991 ian term, it's from Buenos Aires." It 4 74 SKY WITH STARS THE BEST OF ENYA ENYA 4 KENNY G GREATEST HITS PAINT THE - 4 75 can be translated as "How do you 5 REPRISE 46835/WARNER BROS. WILL DOWNING & GERALD ALBRIGHT 5 5 29 OF THE NIGHT feel ?" or "Where are you going ?" GRAND PASSION JOHN TESH VERVE FORECAST 557613NERVE PLEASURES 5 64 Ó GTSP 539804 7 WARNER BROS. 47124® "Corazon means heart," he adds, © 25 KIRK WHALUM PROJECT FOR YOU PURE MOVIES THE JOHN TESH 7 25 "so I am talking to myself [in the GTSP 539779 NAJEE VERVE FORECAST 559062NERVE 7 6 24 MORNING TENDERNESS title], asking how I am, asking TRIBUTE YANNI 8 6 76 VIRGIN 44981 NEW TOM SCOTT & THE L.A. EXPRESS WINDHAM HILL JAll 11379/WINDHAM HILL myself where I am going at this ® SMOKIN' SECTION ADIEMUS III- DANCES OF TIME KARL JENKINS 9 4 point in life." OMTOWN /HIGHER OCTAVE 46674NIRGIN BLUEZEUM TELARC 83432 O 10 15 2 PUT YOUR MIND ON HOLD From the beautiful, melodic com- KARMA DELERIUM lU 10 55 DOWN TO THE BONE NU GROOVE 3004 ® positions (most of which are origi- NETTWERK 30113 SO 9 63 FROM MANHATTAN TO STATEN the impassioned, rough -yet- O NIGHTBIRD YANNI nals) to 13 11 88 BMG SPECIAL PRODUCTS 44579 3RD FORCE HIGHER OCTAVE 47099NIRGIN 11 8 8 FORCE FIELD tender tone of Barbieri's saxophone, DEVOTION: THE BEST OF YANNI YANNI 12 8 86 HILL GEORGE BENSON GRP 9906 it appears that Barbieri has reached PRIVATE MUSIC 82153/WINDHAM 12 10 46 TOGETHER STANDING ANDALUSIAN NIGHTS GOVT yet another creative plateau in his 14 12 NELSON RANGELL SHANACHIE 5052 13 HIGHER OCTAVE 46930NIRGIN 13 12 9 ALWAYS celebrated career. Although Barbi- ALL THE SEASONS OF GEORGE WINSTON - PIANO SOLOS GEORGE WINSTON PETER WHITE COLUMBIA 69013 is justifiably proud of the beauti- 14 11 56 WINDHAM HILL 11266 14 11 26 PERFECT MOMENT eri ful melodies he wrote, he mentions TORCHED MICHAEL HEDGES THE BRAXTON BROTHERS WINDHAM HILL 11405 15 12 10 WINDHAM HILL 11394 15 17 4 NOW & FOREVER his interpretation of "Auld Lang THE HERITAGE COLLECTION II LORIE LINE BONEY JAMES WARNER BROS. 46548 ® CD RE -ENTRY 16 13 99 SWEET THING Syne" as a highlight for him. TIME LINE 15 "I originally played `Auld Lang FORBIDDEN DREAMS YANNI RICK BRAUN ATLANTIC 83141/AG 18 28 17 14 31 FULL STRIDE Syne' for a film score many years BMG SPECIAL PRODUCTS 44801 TISDALE ATLANTIC83129/AG CONVERSATIONS WITH GOD DISC 2 VARIOUS ARTISTS 18 RE -ENTRY WAYMAN DECISIONS ago," he says. "The director ended 18 17 25 WINDHAM HILL 11382 VARIOUS ARTISTS HIGHER OCTAVE JAll 47186 /HIGHER OCTAVE up changing the whole scene, so the SOUNDSOUNDS OF WOOD & STEEL 2 VARIOUS ARTISTS NEW 15 14 19 SMOOTH GROOVES piece no longer fit. The feeling to re- 19 WINDHAM HILL 11404 FOURPLAY WARNER BROS. 46921 BEST OF KITARO VOLUME 2 KITARO 20 16 45 cp 4 cord it again came back to me while NEW DOMO /NARADA 47110NIRGIN KIRK WHALUM I was recording this album." Much PERFECT TIME MAIRE BRENNAN 21 20 24 21 20 47 WARNER GOSPEL 47113/WARNER BROS. THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO JAll, CHAPTER 1 like his celebrated take on Carlos WORD 69143/EPIC WI WARREN HILL ANTONES/DISCOVERY 77076/SIRE Barbieri wraps PORT OF MYSTERY YANNI 22 24 12 LIFE THRU ROSE- COLORED GLASSES Santana's "Europa," 22 22 103 WINDHAM HILL 11241 MARC ANTOINE NYC 9926/GRP his grainy saxophone indelibly INSTRUMENTAL MOODS VARIOUS ARTISTS 23 22 44 ® MADRID around "Auld Lang Syne," making 23 21 55 VIRGIN 45397 ROGER SMITH MIRAMAR 23141 SPIRIT PETER BUFFETT 24 NEW BOTH SIDES for a stunning rendition that will cer- 6 24 19 HOLLYWOOD 62174 MEDESKI MARTIN & WOOD BLUE NOTE 93011* /CAPITOL® tainly be a radio favorite as the new 25 18 136 COMBUSTICATION SOL LUNA TIERRA JOHANNES LINSTEAD millennium approaches. 25 24 2 REAL MUSIC 3736 Albums with the greatest sales gains this week. Recording Industry Assn. Of America (RIPA) certification for net shipment of Barbieri further explains his O Albums wth Me greatest sales gains this week. Recording Industry Assn. Of America (RIRA) certification for net shipment d 500,000 album 1 RIPA certification for net ship- 500,000 album units (Gold). RIM certification for net shipment of million units (Platinum). nits (Gold). RIM certification for net shipment of 1 million units (Platinum). RIM certification for net shipment of IO million units (Diamond). -platinum level. For ment of 10 million units (Diamond). Numeral following Platinum or Diamond symbol indicates album's multi process for extricating melodies Numeral following Platinum or Diamond symbol indicates album's multi- platinum level. For boned sets, and double albums with a mooing time of 100 boxed sets, and double albums with a running time of 100 minutes or more, the RIM multi lies shipments by the number of discs minutes or mom the RIM multiplies shipments by the number of discs and/or tapes. All albums mailable on cassette and CD. `Asterisk indicates and/or tapes. All albums available on cassette and CD. *Asterisk indicates vinyl available. El indicates past or present Heatseeker from different sources by detailing vinyl available. indicates past and present Heatseekers titles O 1999, Billboard/BPI Communications and SoundScan, Inc. title. ©1999, Billboard BPI Communications, and SoundScan, Inc. 38 BILLBOARD MAY 1, 1999 www.americanradiohistory.com Billboard® MAY 1, 1999 Artists & Music Hot Latin Tracks.M COMPILED FROM A NATIONAL SAMPLE OF AIRPLAY SUPPLIED BY BROADCAST z DATA SYSTEMS' RADIO TRACK SERVICE. 97 LATIN MUSIC STATIONS ARE ELEC- TRONICALLY MONITORED 6 AM TO 12 MIDNIGHT, 7 DAYS A WEEK LiviA4v se vi I- S `='i- W Ñ W 3 < ARTIST TITLE tributors located in the U.S., Puerto Rico, and Cana- a 3 w < Ú IMPRINT /PROMOTION LAEEL PRODUCER (SONGWRITER) da. NO. 1 Miami Records' first release is "Esto Si Es Salsa _-- RICKY MARTIN LIVIN' LA VIDA LOCA 1 3 C 2 De Verdad" by veteran salsa act Fruko Y Sus Tesos. +) C2 /SONY DISCOS 2 weeks at No. 1 R.ROSA,D.CHILD (R.ROSA,D.CHILD) MARCO ANTONIO SOLIS SI TE PUDIERA MENTIR Notas 2 2 1 14 FONOVISA t B. SILVETTI (M.A.SOLIS) LATINO EXPANDS: Universal Music TM UNIVERSAL Latino continues to beef up its staff with the follow- -"MI GREATEST GAINER SHAKIRA INEVITABLE ing appointments of new executives, of whom will 4 1[ 5 by John Lannert each 0 SONY DISCOS HOA (S.MEBARAK R.,L.FOCHOA) report to Alejandro Fas, regional director, West MILLIE UNA VOZ EN EL ALMA 4 3 4 9 Coast. EMI LATIN t R.PEREZ (R.PEREZ,G.MARQUEZ) TITO ROJAS POR MUJERES COMO TU 5 6 3 3 DISCOS FUENTES REGROUPS: In a move to boost Named pop promotion representative is Carlos M.P./SONY DISCOS J.GUNDA MERCED (FATO) sales of its catalog in the U.S. and Canada, AGUILAR ME ESTOY ACOSTUMBRANDO Colombian Vásquez, who previously held the same post with 6 7 13 11 PEPE indie Discos Fuentes has established a new imprint, Sony Latin. Elias has been tapped as regional ATTó Jattar ELVIS CRESPO PINTAME NEW 1 Miami Records, as a licensing company for product Mexican promotion representative; he formerly held 0 SONY DISCOS NOT LISTED (NOT LISTED) NOELIA TU originating from Colombia. the same position with Sony Discos. 8 5 6 9 FONOVISA t M.AZEVEDO (ESTEFANO) Fuentes product previously was licensed through Pablo Ibañez, who was the promotion representa- JORDI ME ESTOY VOLVIENDO LOCO 10 14 21 6 Vediscos, a now- defunct joint-venture label formed in tive in Texas and Chicago, retains his title. Noel FONOVISA M.FLORES (M.FLORES) CONJUNTO PRIMAVERA NECESITO DECIRTE 10 9 9 15 the early '90s by Fuentes and Venezuelan imprint Vel- Miranda, who most recently was publicity manager FONOVISA J.GUILLEN (R.GONZALEZ MORA) _ vet Records. of FolyGram Latino, has been appointed to the same EDNITA NAZARIO QUIEN TE ROBO EL CORAZON? 11 13 24 3 Miami Records, named after a record company that post with Universal. Elena Rodrigo is named label EMI LATIN t D.DEL INFANTE,R.BIJCHANNAN (C.BRANT,K.CIBRIAN) VICENTE FERNANDEZ ME VOY A QUITAR DE EN MEDIO 12 8 7 40 licensed Fuentes titles in the '60s and '70s, will be manager of Universal's alternative music department. SONY DISCOS t P.RAMIREZ (M.MONTERROSAS) LOS TUCANES DE TIJUANA AMOR PLATONICO headed by label GM Alejandro Fuentes and his broth- She previously handled alternative product as an inde- 13 15 11 6 EMI LATIN t G.FELIX (M.QUINTERO LARA) er Jorge, who is label manager. pendent working for Universal. DE PALO AGUA 14 21 18 5 JARABE Appropriately, Miami Records is based in Miami, as EMI LATIN J.DWORNIAK (JARABE DE PALO) CHAYANNE DEJARIA TODO is 15 18 20 25 Edimúsica USA, a publishing company owned by DESDE MÉXICO: BMG Mexico's revered idol José SONY DISCOS t ESTEFANO (ESTEFANO) Fuentes that will provide stateside representation for José is cutting a new album. Megastar labelmate TIRANOS DEL NORTE ENTREGA TOTAL Juan 16 11 12 9 its signees to Fuentes' Colombia -based publishing Gabriel is composing and producing it and dueting with SONY DISCOS t J.MARTINEZ (A.PULIDO) GRUPOMANIA NINA BONITA 11 10 8 10 company, Edimúsica. José José on a pair of tracks. The album is slated for SONY DISCOS D.SERRANO,B.SERRANO (O.SERRANO) MARC ANTHONY NO SABES COMO DUELE Jorge says tropical -oriented Miami Records even- release in May. Also, José José wants to get started on 18 26 25 5 RMM J.LUGO (O.ALFANNO) tually will license product in the U.S. from other labels, a telenovela with Lupita D'Alessio that will be aired TIRANOS DEL NORTE CREI 19 19 16 23 as well as produce original recordings. on the Mexican TV network Televisa. Later in the year, SONY DISCOS J.MARTINEZ (C.MONGE) TIEMBLA MI PIEL "There is a strong demand for our product, we Fono- 20 20 23 6 JAVIER and José José may begin working on a new disc with CAIMAN t R.MORALES ( R.MORALES) plan to do a much better job of selling our product than visa's acclaimed producer /songwriter/artist Marco LOS MISMOS QUE BONITO 21 17 33 26 before," says Jorge, who adds that Fuentes will retain Antonio Solis. EMI LATIN t LOS MISMOS (M.E.CASTRO) LUIS GUERRA 440 PALOMITA BLANCA 22 16 5 n JUAN its distribution through a network of independent dis- (Continued on next page) KAREN /CAIMAN t J.L.GUERRA (J.L.GUERRA) LUIS ENRIQUE ASI LLEGASTE TU 23 23 15 7 RODVEN /POLYGRAM LATINO E L.ENRIQUE MEDIA (K.APONTE,L.ENRIQUE MEJIA,C.LEMOS) ENRIQUE IGLESIAS NUNCA TE OLVIDARE 24 12 14 16 FONOVISA t R.PEREZ- BOTIJA (E.IGLESIAS) PENA UNA PAGINA MAS 25 22 27 7 EZEQUIEL FONOVISA E.PENA (R.GARCIA RAMIREZ) 1 CARLOS PONCE BUSCO UNA MUJER TITO N EVE 16 39 2 - EMI LATIN S K.SANTANDER (K.SANTANDER) LOS TRI -O ADORACION CONTIGO] 11 28 34 7 [TRIUNFAMOS, ripmvrE ARIOLNBMG LATIN t A.FACCI (R.CARDENAS,C.ESTRADA) VICENTE FERNANDEZ SUBLIME MUJER 28 31 2 - SONY DISCOS NOT LISTED (M.E.TOSCANO) CHARLIE CRUZ BOMBON DE AZUCAR WAD 84024 29 27 22 8 SIR GEORGE/WEA LATINA S. GEORGE ( C. ROLON, M. KILLPATRIC ,J.LENGEL,C.FIGUEROA,G.LAUREANO) MDO NO PUEDO OLVIDAR 30 24 17 11 SONY DISCOS A.JAEN ( A.TALAMANTEZ,A.GRULLON,TTORRES) ROCIO DURCAL PARA TODA LA VIDA CI 37 31 3 ARIOLNBMG LATIN t R.LIVI ( R.LIVI) C'EST LA VIE 32 40 3 B *WITCHED - EPIC/SONY DISCOS t R.HEDGES (B* WITCHED ,R.HEDGES,BRANNIGAN,ACKERMAN) RAMON AYALA Y SUS BRAVOS DEL NORTE SOLO UNA PATADA 34 39 3 CI FREDDIE t R.AYALA,F.MARTINEZ (R.AYALA) LUIS VOLVERE 34 RE -ENTRY 3 JORGE FEVER/H.O.L.A. A.AGUILAR,O.PICHACO (P.CEPERO,Z.ROMAN) GABRIEL CON BANDA EL RECODO TE DOY LAS GRACIAS 35 38 40 4 JUAN ARIOLA1BMG LATIN J.GABRIEL (].GABRIEL) INTOCABLE PERDEDOR 36 33 37 4 EMI LATIN t NOT LISTED (M.A.PEREZ) LUIS FONSI PERDONAME 31 29 30 10 UNIVERSAL LATINO t A.CEPEDA (C.BLANES) RIVERA ESE 38 25 19 19 JERRY SONY DISCOS t R.SANCHEZ (A.JAEN,W.PAZ) JUAN LUIS GUERRA 440 EL NIAGARA EN BICICLETA 39 NEW 1 KAREN /CAIMAN NOT LISTED (NOT LISTED) DANIELA DROZ DAMA DE HIERRO 40 NEW 1 EMI LATIN B.CEPEDA (NOT LISTED) M I KEY rift, N. POP TROPICAL /SALSA REGIONAL MEXICAN PERFECTO Gecl/kt p-arfe 21 STATIONS 18 STATIONS 64 STATIONS raw EL PERDIDO 1 RICKY MARTIN C2 /SON1 DIS- 1 TITO ROJAS M.P./SONY DISCOS 1 CONJUNTO PRIMAVERA COS LIVIN' LA VIDA LOCA POR MUJERES COMO TU FONOVISA NECESITO DECIRTE 2 SHAKIRA SONY DISCOS 2 ELVIS CRESPO SONY DISCOS 2 LOS TUCANES DE TIJUANA INEVITABLE PINTAME EMI LATIN AMOR PLATONICO ßMDD 82262 3 MILLIE EMI LATIN 3 RICKY MARTIN C2/SONY DIS- 3 PEPE AGUILAR MUSART/BALBOA UNA VOZ EN E_ ALMA cos LIVIN' LA VIDA LOCA ME ESTOY ACOSTUMBRANDO... 4 MARCO ANTONIO SOLIS FONO- 4 GRUPOMANIA SONY DISCOS 4 MARCO ANTONIO SOLIS FONO - VISA SI TE PUDIERA MENTIR NINA BONITA VISA SI TE PUDIERA MENTIR 5 EDNITA NAZARIO EM LAT N 5 SHAKIRA SONY DISCOS 5 TIRANOS DEL NORTE SONY QUIEN TE ROBO EL CORAZON? INEVITABLE D SCOS ENTREGA TOTAL 6 JORDI FONOVISA ME ESTOY 6 MARC ANTHONY RMM 6 EZEQUIEL PENA FONOVISA VOLVIENDO LOCO NO SABES COMO DUELE UNA PAGINA MAS 7 NOELIA FONOVISA 7 JARABE DE PALO EMI LATIN 7 VICENTE FERNANDEZ SONY TU AGUA DSCOS SUBLIME MUJER 8 JARABE DE PALO EMI LATIN 8 EDNITA NAZAREO EMI LATIN 8 LOS MISMOS EMI LATIN AGUA QUIEN TE ROBO EL CORAZON? QUE BONITO 9 CHAYANNE SONY DISCOS 9 CHARLIE CRUZ SIR GEORGE/WEA 9 TIRANOS DEL NORTE SONY DEJARIA TODO LATINA BOMBCN DE AZUCAR DISCOS CREI 10 LUIS ENRIQUE FODVEN/POLY- 10 JORGE LUIS FEVEWH.O.L.A. 10 RAMON AYALA Y SUS BRAVOS REYES RECORDS GRAM LATINO ASI LLEGASTE TU VOLVERE DEL NORTE FREDDIE SOLO UNA... 11 JAVIER CAIMAN 11 NOELIA FONOVISA 11 JLAN GABRIEL CON BANDA EL TIEMBLA MI PIEL TU RECODO ARIDWBMG LATIN TE DOY... CD'S - CASSETTES - DVD'S & MUSICAL VIDEOS 12 VICENTE FERNANDEZ SONY DISCOS 12 B *WITCHED EPIC/SONY DIS- 12 INTOCABLE EMI LATIN ME VOY A QUITAR DE EN MEDIO COS C'EST LA VIE PERDEDOR 140 NW, 22 Avenue, Miani, Florida 33125 *Tel.: "305) 541 -6686 / Fax: (305) 642 -2785 13 B*WITCHED EFIC/SONY DIS- 13 CARLOS PONCE EMI LATIN 13 V'CENTE FERNANDEZ SONY KM, IiIIHINt IOR COS C'EST LA VIE BUSCO UNA MUJER DISCOS ME VOY A QUITAR... E -MAIL reyesrecordsCreyesrecords.com WEB -SITE reyesrecords.com 14 MDO SONY DISCOS 14 JERRY RIVERA SONY DISCOS 14 LOS TEMERARIOS FONOVISA NO PUEDO OLVIDAR DE QUE VALE SER UN REY ES ELLA LA CAUSA TODO EN MUSICA * EVERYTHING YOU NEED IN MUSIC 15 PEPE AGUILAR MUSARVBAL3OA 15 JORDI FONOVISA ME ESTOY 15 CLAVE NORTENA LUNA/FOND- MAJOR C REDIT CARDS ACCEPTED ME ESTOY ACOSTJMBRANDO... VOLVIENDO LOCO VISA CORAZON PARTIDO... c Records showing an increase in audience over the previous week, regardless of chart movement. A record which has been on the chart for more than 20 weeks will not receive a bullet, even if it registers an increase in detections. Greatest Gaine- indicates song with largest audience growth. If two records are tied in audience size, the record being played on more stations is placed first. Records below the top 20 are removed from the chart after 26 weeks. t Videoclip availability. ID 1999 Billboard /BPI Communications, Inc. BILLBOARD MAY 1, 1999 39 www.americanradiohistory.com Artists & Music Billboard's 1998 NOTAS (Conti', lied from preceding page) Also expected to cut a new disc with Solis in the next several months INTERNATIONAL is Laura Flores, who had a baby girl on March 2. There are no TV plans afoot for the Fonovisa actress /singer, who last year starred in the kiddie novela "Gotita De Amor." LATIN MllSI( Theme songs to telenovelas con- tinue to heat up radio playlists in Mexico, so it's no wonder that re- cording artists are eager to score a track to a soap opera. Durable star BIIYLR'S GlIDE Ana Gabriel, whose latest album, "Soy Como Soy," has just been released by Sony Mexico, is con- tributing a track from the album "No The Definitive Resource Guide Voy A Pedir Perdón" to a forthcom- DLG Doin' It. Sony Tropical /Sony executives share a festive moment with the ing TV Azteca titled telenovela members of DLG after a recent video shoot for "Volveré," the first single from for Latin Music Community "Catalina Y Sebastián." Gabriel's DLG's latest Sony album, "Gotcha." The clip was directed by Simón Brand. the label colleague Ricardo Arjona Shown, from left, are Bill García, national promotion director for Sony Tropical; already has placed "Desnuda," a cut Frangancia of DLG; Marianne Mendieta, product manager for Sony Tropical; from his 1998 album "Sin Daños A Huey Dunbar of DLG; Rafael Cuevas, VP of Sony Tropical; and James Da' Barba Terceros," on the Televisa soap of DLG. "Tres Mujeres." With Sony Mexico vocal group I N T E R(NAT'IONAL Mercurio recently adding a new "Vuelve" -now atop the pop issue: 33,000 units; last issue: 32,000 member, Elias, rumors are flying genre chart for the eighth week in a units; similar issue last year: 23,000 LATON MUSK that another member may be exiting row while inching up 42 -40 on The units. BLl1YERS GLJ'IDE soon. Mercurio members deny the Billboard 200-helped titles on The Regional Mexican genre chart: street talk, saying they needed an Billboard Latin 50 withstand a 22% this issue: 51,500 units; last issue: extra voice. Mercurio is booked to drop in sales of Selena's No. 2 disc, 58,500 units; similar issue last year: launch a tour of South America and "All My Hits -Todos Mis Exitos," 30,000 units. Central America in June. whose sales came in this issue at Sony Mexico's star vocal ensemble 20,500 units. Assistance in preparing this column Onda Vaselina will celebrate its Still, the greatest -hits package by was provided by Teresa Aguilera in 10th anniversary with a five-show the EMI Latin legend remains No. 1 Mexico City stint at Mexico City's Auditorio on the regional Mexican chart for the Nacional that begins Wednesday sixth straight week. The title slides (28). Songs performed during the 54 -62 on The Billboard 200. concerts will be featured on a live Los Tri -O's third -place title, LATIN TRACKS A -Z disc due in September or October. "Nuestro Amor" (Ariola/BMG), TITLE (Publisher - Licensing Org.) Sheet Music Dist. 27 ADORACION (TRIUNFAMOS, CONTIGO) (BMG, Onda Vaselina is scheduled to tour declines 12% to 7,500, less than 100 ASCAP/Peer Int'I., BMI) South America, Central America, units ahead of Elvis Crespo's No. 4 14 AGUA (Canciones Del Mundo, BMI/Warner Chappell, and Spain in May and June. disc, "Suavemente" (Sony Discos). BMI) Now on a 22- country promotion "Nuestro Amor" moves south 155- 13 AMOR PLATONICO (Flamingo, BMI) 23 ASI LLEGASTE TU (Lemelo, ASCAP/Lantrauco, - trek is Fonovisa balladeer Jordi, 166 on The Billboard 200. "Suave ASCAP/Warner- Tamerlane, BMI/Cesar Lemos, whose possible second single from mente," which has stayed in front on BMI /Karla Aponte, BMI) his latest eponymous album, "Cora - the tropical /salsa genre chart for 21 29 BOMBON DE AZUCAR (No Little Fish, ASCAP/Brokyu- zón Mágico," is a cover dedicated to of the past 22 weeks, bumps up 175- nion) his father, Dyango, the Uni- 169 on The Billboard Latin 50. 26 BUSCO UNA MUJER (F.I.P.P.., BM!) current 32 C'EST LA VIE (Suger Free, PRS /Bucks, PRS /19, versal artist made famous by the New to the top 10 of The Billboard PRS/BMG, PRS/BMG, ASCAP/Chrysalis, romantic ballad. Latin 50 this issue is "Amor, Familia ASCAP /PolyGram, ASCAP) There has been no word about the Y Respeto" by A.B. Quintanilla Y 19 CREI (Peer Intl., BMI) Over 3,000 listings from 19 countries: whereabouts of the intrepid Gloria Los Kumbia Kings. The cambia/ 40 DAMA DE HIERRO (Not Listed) 15 DEJARIA TODO (1998 Deep Music, BMI) Trevi since she last flared up in the R &B /pop disc helmed by Quintanil- 39 EL NIAGARA EN BICICLETA (Not Listed) music Mexican media. The tempestuous la, brother of Selena, rises 13 -9 on 16 ENTREGA TOTAL (Not Listed) record company executives, rocker owes BMG two more albums. sales of 3,500 pieces. 38 ESE (Ventura, ASCAP) 3 INEVITABLE (F.I.P..P., BMI/Sony /ATV Latin, BM)) The Billboard 1 LIVIN' LA VIDA LOCA (Phantom Box, BMI/Warner- publishers, wholesalers and C HART NOTES, RETAIL: With SALES STATFILE: Tamerlane, BMI/DESMOPHOBIA, ASCAP/PolyGram, retail and consumer excitement Latin 50: this issue: 164,500 units; ASCAP) building for Ricky Martin's epony- last issue: 167,000 units; similar 6 ME ESTOY ACOSTUMBRANDO A TI ()ntersong, distributors, Latin music radio mous English -language debut May issue last year: 89,500 units. ASCAP) 11 on C2, sales of "Vuelve" remain Pop genre chart: this issue: 72,000 9 ME ESTOY VOLVIENDO LOCO (Fontana, ASCAP) 12 ME VOY A QUITAR DE EN MEDIO (Warner- Tamerlane, healthy; his Discos Spanish units; last issue: 69,000 units; simi- in the U.S., clubs, artists, Sony BM!) stations disc matches last issue's tally of lar issue last year: 32,000 units. 10 NECESITO DECIRTE (Seg Son, BMI) 31,500 pieces. Tropical /salsa genre chart: this 17 NINA BONITA (Sony Discos, ASCAP) 30 NO PUEDO OLVIDAR (Ventura, ASCAP) managers, agents and much more! 18 NO SABES COMO DUELE (New Edition EMOA, SESAC) 24 NUNCA TE OLVIDARE (EMI April, ASCAP) 1 22 PALOMITA BLANCA (Karen, ASCAP) To order your copy call toll -free -800- 344 -7119. 31 PARA TODA LA VIDA (2000 Amor, ASCAP) (International call 732 -363- 4156.) Or send check for $75 36 PERDEDOR (Ser -Ca, BMI) 37 PERDONAME (Not Listed) plus $6 shipping & handling ($13 for international orders) 7 PINTAME Not Listed) with this ad to: Billboard Directories, PO Box 2016, 5 POR MUJERES COMO TU (Vander, ASCAP) 21 QUE BONITO (Pacitic, BMI) Lakewood, NJ 08701. 1-"\-1" IV MLJSIC CENTER 11 QUIEN TE ROBO EL CORAZON? (Peermusic, Ventas AI Por Mayor Y AI Publico ASCAP/Warner-Tamerlane, BMI) Add appropriate sales tax in NY, NJ, CA, TN, MA, IL, PA & DC. 2 SI TE PUDIERA MENTIR (Crisma, SESAC) Orders payable in U.S. funds only. 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Interested parties should automation. Custom monitors were his manager, Melanie Ciccone. Electro- Voice, Beyer, Shure, Audio contact Ciccone at 323 -660 -0091 (fax designed by Durr using Tad and Founded in 1991 as Lanois' private Tec, and Peavey mikes. 323- 660 -0090). An open -house recep- Altec components. studio, Kingsway evolved into one of Kingsway's instrument collection tion will be held May 2, during the The new studio was built using the industry's most venerable com- includes a 7 -foot Steinway B grand New Orleans Jazz Fest. Auralex Acoustics floor isolators and mercial facilities, with a list of credits piano that once served as the official by Paul Verna custom ceiling hangers designed by that includes, besides Lanois, Emmy- Steinway for the state of Louisiana; a SEAR SOUND, a fixture in the New Sear. Existing windows were rein - lou Harris, the Neville Brothers, Hammond B3 with a Leslie cabinet; York studio scene, has added a third forced to preserve acoustical isolation Pearl Jam, Peter Gabriel, R.E.M., a Gibson acoustic guitar and double - space," says Ciccone of El Teatro. room designed by owner Walter Sear and provide the room with natural Robbie Robertson, Sheryl Crow, cutaway Les Paul electric; a 140b "He doesn't want to be a commercial- and Steven Durr & Associates, light. Iggy Pop, Luscious Jackson, Cow- Wurlitzer electric piano; a Hohner 1216 studio owner; he wants a private stu- according to a statement from Steven boy Mouth, Joe Henry, and Clavinet; various synths; an Ampeg dio, and he recognizes that it requires Durr. AVATAR RECORDING STUDIOS Michelle Shocked. SVT bass rig; and a Yamaha Pro nurturing." The new studio -which, like all of in New York has added a Solid State Those artists have sought out Recording drum kit. Although the studio is only now Sear's rooms, is fully floated to iso- Logic SL 9000J console in Studio B, Kingsway because of its unique ambi- Kingsway is staffed by longtime officially for sale, word of Lanois' in- late it from the surrounding street (Continued on next page) ence, born of Lanois' refined aes- studio manager Karen Brady, veter- tentions to unload Kingsway date thetics and his insistence that the an house engineer Ethan Allen, stu- back as far as 1995. At that time, he space reflect the creative pursuit. dio administrator Georgia Graham, was no longer living in New Orleans "It's a pretty amazing place," says interns G. Philip Brousard Jr. and and reportedly was seeking to relieve Ciccone. "It's got 18 -foot ceilings, fire- Richard Paul Edridge, carpenter/ himself of the management burden places in every room, and great flour- craftsman Joel Ford, and craftsman that Kingsway entailed (Billboard, ishes. Dan decorated it in a fabulous Jeff Treffinger. April 22, 1995). way" At press time, Lanois was en- Furthermore, Lanois has been sad- The gear at Kingsway is up to the sconced in a Dublin studio, working dled by a series of lawsuits filed by level one would expect from a studio with Brian Eno on an upcoming U2 former associate Barbara Hoover that has catered to such an illustrious project and was therefore unavailable starting April 10, 1992, in New clientele. Centered around a GML- to comment on the sale. (Lanois is Orleans Civil District Court. In vari- automated API console that once also scoring "All The Pretty Horses," ous actions, Hoover claimed that she resided at New York's legendary Billy Bob Thornton's forthcoming was entitled to proceeds from the Record Plant, the studio includes a film adaptation of Cormac business. However, the court dis- Neve 12- by-4-by -2 console; eight Neve McCarthy's novel, starring Matt missed all of Hoover's actions and 1091 EQ /preamp modules; two Tele- Damon, Penelope Cruz, and Bruce appeals, most recently on March 22 Back To The Future. Future Disc Systems mastering engineer Kris Solem funken V72 preamps; A820 Studer Dem.) of this year. shows off the newly remodeled Studio One, the facility's original room, which he 24 -track and A80 1/2 -inch recorders; Asked is why Lanois selling Ciccone says that whatever reper- now occupies. Opened as a one-room mastering house 18 years ago by Gary Panasonic and Tascam DAT Kingsway, Ciccone says, "Dan hasn't cussions result from the Hoover Rice and Steve Hall -who continue to operate the independent facility- Future machines; a Tascam DA-88; Teletron- made record a a there in while. He case -if any -will remain with Disc has hosted clients including Bobby Brown, Patti LaBelle, Madonna, Gladys ix LA2A, Summit TLA 100, up studios in Urie sets different places, Lanois, not with the prospective Knight, Elton John, Chris Isaak, Rod Stewart, Tom Petty, Al Jarreau, and Earth, 1176, dbx 160, and Deca compressor/ they become a workplace, and then he buyer of Kingsway. Wind & Fire. Solem's credits include Spice Girls, Shadowfax, Michael Feinstein, limiters; Eventide, AMS, Lexicon, moves on." Kingsway is located 544 at and Master P. The new Studio One was designed by Hall with acoustical treat- and Yamaha processors; - classic Tan Ciccone notes that Lanois is focus- Esplanade Ave. in New Orleans' ments by Chris Pelonis. noy Gold speakers mounted in Lock- ing his energies on his latest studio fabled French Quarter. 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Please submit material for Production Credi s to Steve Graybow, Telephone 212 -536 -5361, Fax 212- 382 -6094, sgraybow @billboard.com 42 BILLBOARD MAY 1, 1999 www.americanradiohistory.com For tour decades, he's played key roles- sideman, leader, interpreter and innovator- across a wide spectrum of music. bassist Ron Carter, drummer Tony ter Gordon.) Jackson, drummer Harvey Mason and Williams and the mercurial trumpeter. In 1969, Hancock made s= gnificant percussionist Bil_ Summers-tcok jazz - From '64 to '68, he appeared on such commercial and stylistic shifts when he funk to unimagined chart heights and famed Davis Quintet albums as `E.S.P..," signed with major label Warner Bros. scored a major hit with the joint-popping "Sorcerer" (which took its title from a During his stay there, he founded a for- "Chameleon." This combo's successors Hancock composition), "Miles Smiles' and "Nefertiti." His associa- tion w =th Davis continued through the erd of the decade, cn such groundbreaking fusion albums as "In A Silen: Way." Hancock concurrently released several celebrated albums in his own name on Blue Note. The best - known of these may have been the indelible "Maiden Voyage," bit such other titles as "Empyrean BY CHRIS MORRIS Isles," "Speak Like A Child" and "The Prisoner" also spoke :o urn to any chapter in the history Hancock's growing confidence as a of jazz since the '60s, and you'll composer and arranger for both find at least a page on Herbie small combos and expanded Hancock. groups (During the '60s, ie also Born in Chicago in 1940, Hancock turned in noteworthy work as a began studying piano at the age of 7 and sideman with labelmates Eric formed his own jazz band as a student at Dolphy, Grant Green, Kenny Hyde Park High School. By the time he Dorharr, Freddie Hubbard, Hark graduated from Grinnell College in 1960, Mobley. Lee Morgan and Davis colleagues midab:e sextet that included reed player would continue on the highly p -ofitable he was playing club dates with trumpeter Williars and Shorter.) Bennie Maupin, trombonist Julian path set by "Headhunters" cn such Donald Byrd, who asked Hancock to Priester, trumpeter Eddie Henderson, Columbia sets as "Thrust" and "Man - m)ve to New York and join his band He BLOWING UP WITH BRONSON bassist Buster Williams and drummer Child." appeared on several 1961 dates for Blue In 1966. Hancock branched out into Billy Hart. This band, known as Mwan- Note with Byrd and was rewarded .viti film scoring for the first time, with his dishi, would take electric jazz into highly V.S.O.P AND BEYOND hi; own contract with the label; his debut work on Michelangelo Antonioni's "Blow - complex, new directions on the Warner In the late '70s, Hancock, by row rec- as a leader, "Takin' Off," which included Up." (In years to come, he would distin- album! "Mwandishi" and "Crossings" and ognized as fusion's best -known and most his instant classic "Watermelon Man," was guish himself with the score for Charles on "Sextant," Hancock's 1972 debut for prescient bandleader, would return to his issued in 1962. Bronson's first "Death Wish' vehicle and Columbia. roots, both in concert and on record. The In 1963, Hancock was selectec to the Oscar -winning soundtrack for direc- The following year, Hancock charted a year 1977 saw the convening of V.S.O.P., a replace keyboardist Victor Feldman in tor Bertrand Tavernier's masterful jazz fresh compass point in jazz with the reunion of the '60s Davis quintet- M les Davis' famed "second quintet, ' film "Round Midnight," which starred release of "Headhunters." The pianist Hancock, Shorter, Carter and Wiliams- alongside saxophonist Wayne Sho -ter, Hancock's old Blue Note colleague Dex- and his group -Maupin, bassist Paul Continued on page H -15 BiL_BOARD MAY 1, 1999 BILLBOARD TRIBUTE H-1 www.americanradiohistory.com I;I1\IG`;,f HERBOE HANCOCK T H E B I L L B O A R D I N T E R V I E W IIEANCOCK He continues to lead when most other artists "....4 master musician, u'itlr a magnificently versatile career of various are content merely to follow. forms of music, comity grau one of Sods most mnarvellus human BY DAVE DiMARTINO feins"- Stevie inonder As jazz- keyboard giant Herbie Hancock enjoys his 40th anniversary in music, it is worth remembering the words "7Prty years in music sounds like a ten time. unless you consider that accorded him by one of the musical titans of the 20th Century. They were penned by no less than Miles Davis, leg- (ertie 7(ancock was Il when he performed .Ito :at with the Chicago endary trumpeter and renowned bandleader, whose famed quintet of the '60s helped introduce Hancock to a world- " Herbie was the step Symphony. 7(erlie is an -']merican icon; his music spans generations. wide audience that has continued to grow through the '90s. Noted Davis in his autobiography: Bud Powell and Thelonious Monk, and I haven't heard anybody yet who has come after him." -9n my family for example. my father: nul husfand and my .son ale all after Perhaps the major reason no one has appeared to "come after" Herbie Hancock is the simple fact that he continues to 7(e is a true genius a hind and compassionate person and a dear fans. lead when most other artists are content to follow. You'll often see the friend.' - Tipper dore word "pioneer" pop up in accounts of Hancock's vast number of accom- plishments, and you'll find it applied during every decade of his career. "7(ertie never acknewledyes his total mastery of the piano. or that he From his earliest days -as an 11- year-old performing onstage with the possesses more understanding of larrnon than an living person. But Chicago Symphony Orchestra, as a 20- year-old moving to New York with trumpeter Donald Byrd- Hancock boasted a special talent evidenced in every li.stenin nu(sicia, in Ike world reco(ni_es his supremacy. yf Wayne Shorter, Ron Carter and Tony of contempo- his every pursuit. Along with 7eseph Oamplell were still alive and chronic/my the heroes Williams, Hancock played an essential role in Miles Davis' highly influen- rary culture, lied rant 7(erfie up there with 7(ereules and tial '60s quintet, whose collected works were reissued in boxed -set form lllys.ses." -'Don 7( as to much acclaim in 1998. At the same time, his burgeoning solo career- which started with a bang via his oft -covered 1962 hit record "Watermelon ]here are very few people alive who have contrifuted as much le mod- Man" -grew at a meteoric rate, showcasing his talents as a film com- a in his own right with his ern music as 7(erfie :Hancock has. Skarin Ike slave udth 7(erlie and poser with 1966's "Blow -Up" and as bandleader compelling avant -garde group of the early '70s (whose albums, such as the '7(eculhurnters was an unfelievafle honor we Will ckerisk a(wa,ys. 7(c 1970's "Mwandishi," were remarkable, forward -looking efforts). is (eyend comparison.- Dare .i(atthews Certainly, Hancock's popularity exploded with his 1973 album "Headhunters," a daring fusion of jazz and funk that became his first plat- "le tune wken .7(crfie stepped out to forni the 7(eadhurters was prof - inum album, made him a household name throughout the world and would ally the most revolutionary (ecause of Ike fusion, of his intricate piano go on to become the era's best -selling jazz album in history. The pianist of the '70s and '80s, chyle with funk. This led the way fer so many of Ws, such as eorge would change grooves constantly through much jazz albums, producing the first album by Clinton. 7Lind c( Tire and Juinc,y ]ones. 7(is music kas awak- alternating fusion with acoustic yet another trumpeter of repute -Wynton Marsalis -and winning a con- ened many a sleepin head.. -2 -71p stant stream of awards, including several Grammys, an MTV Video Award for his breakthrough 1983 hit, "Rockit," and an Academy Award for his "Just (ecause a musician reaches a lwge audience doesn't mean that he's score of Bertrand Tavernier's 1986 film "Round Midnight." crossin foundaries. 'Ind .Ï(er(ie 7(anceek definitely crosses to,mdarie.s. The acclaim has continued throughout the '90s, as his diverse musical he uses computers and the -4nlernel allows him to around projects with the Verve label scored near -consistent Grammys and con- Ike way go and him his own label, Hancock Records, the gatekeepers who control the flow of music to the masses. -J(e.s a stant critical acclaim brought which launched last year with a Headhunters reunion album. During this decade, the pianist has made a point of focusing pioneer for these with seeking minds." -7 aynne Shorter on personal as well as musical growth; he is artistic director of the Thelonious Monk Institute Of Jazz in Los Angeles and founder of the Rhythm Of Life Foundation, a non -profit group intent on the cause of using technology to help humanity. "Wren Ihouyk 7(erfie and 9 mer through :Niles ' 'Davis, Pur nn(sical Discussing the many milestones of his very unique career, Hancock was a warm and cordial interview, anxious to put frier,dskip really cane together when we recorded in the late 17cs. 7( e the events of his career in their proper perspective and shed some light on a career that in itself has been constant in its used to pretty muck truly it on stage. Just play what carne te mind. lue illumination. did work up a few arrangements, lui we sure didn't plan crawling inside the pianos that night! -Nellie continues to knock me eut with his taste You were playing in jazz clubs prior to college, What was your first significant break profes- and nwentireness. -(chick (]urea but, when you finally entered Grinnell, it was as sionally? an engineering major. What were your long- Those kinds of things come on different levels. When I term plans? finally came out of college, I went back to Chicago, my I wanted to be hometown, and went back to work in the post office again, "7(erfie lias teen a close. supportive friend fer more than 2l years. 7(e When I graduated from high school, practical. By that time, I was 16 years old and I'd been as I did every summer. A few months later, I worked with the lo de. leiynd that. he has the willingness te dare and talent Bar. playing piano for nine years -since I was 7. I just thought, Donald Byrd, a great jazz trumpeter, and Donald actually has a spirit of graciousness, a true sense of kindness and a generosity of you know, how few people could actually make it in the hired me just for a weekend to play a gig in Milwaukee, music. So, since science was something that I which was not that far from Chicago. Anyway, there was a spirit every tit as wondrous as his monumental talent. T)(y friend, my field of became interested in before music -something I continue big blizzard, and his regular piano player had gotten here: 7(erfie .7(ancock. -(rades ,Santana to be interested in -I thought this would be practical, you stranded somewhere, so he needed someone for the week- know. People need more engineers than they do musi- end. So I filled in -and I guess that he and the band liked cians. Or it's easier to get a job having a degree in engi- what I was doing, and they asked me to stay on with the '¶e play Music with Nerfie -7(arwock is not only a jet and a priri- neering than to hope for the luck and talent to be able to band. And I said I would love to, but you've got to ask my survive as a musician. So I chose electrical engineering. parents [laughs]. I was 20 years old and still living with my (eye, lut an education. 7kat he put himself ont to fly to \ew York te But, after two -and -a -half years, one day I looked in the parents, you know? So they got my parents' blessing, and, replace me en .,etterrnai, on icily r'elgieus holidai,. and ,e,slied mie mirror and said, "Who are you trying to kid ?" [laughs]. in January 1961, I moved to New York. .Nappy :Yew Year in 7(elrew, was deeply touekin. 7(e can de erery- When it became very, very obvious to me that my heart was You moved there and spent a couple of years as set on music, that's when I changed my major to music a session player, playing largely with Blue Note Ikiny -and does. -`Paul ,Shaffer composition. I found myself being more intrigued by artists. Was it a formal arrangement -how did music, and working harder at music and being really the work itself happen? pulled by music. My spirit was moved much more by music When I joined Donald Byrd's group, Donald had a con- than it was by science. Continued on page H -4 BILLBOARD MAY 1, 1999 H -2 BILLBOARD TRIBUTE www.americanradiohistory.com . . . AND THREE GRAMMY AWARDS FOR HERBIE HANCOCK GERSHWIN'S WO AVID A S SICK' rN RTAINMEN VISIT US AT WWW.VERVEINTERACTIVE.CDM E_4PE4 _ _ E E IN A ,11.1h/ERSAI MUE,J0 www.americanradiohistory.com THE BILLBOARD INTERVIEW third day, he came downstairs and said, "OK, tomorrow Continued pow page H -2 we're gonna meet at Columbia Recording Studios." We said, "What ?!" So I said, "Miles, does that mean I'm in the tract with Blue Note. So the first gig that I played in New band ?" He said, "You making the record, motherfucker!" York, after I'd been there three months, we got a gig play- [laughs uproariously]. ing at the Five Spot. A lot of musicians got a chance to hear You spent five well- documented years with ERBiEh for about a week that Miles. How exactly did you make your exit in I me when we worked there -and kind of started me recording as a sideman with many 1968? other people. But soon after I'd been in New York, Donald What happened was, at a certain point, I knew that I invited me to come up to his apartment in the Bronx, and wanted to pursue my own direction-I wanted to be able he said that I could stay there. He was kind of like my big to play my tunes. I had written "Maiden Voyage," "Speak brother. So we were sharing his apartment in the Bronx, Like A Child" and some other pieces that were not quite AN000K and he kind of weaned me into New York, because I was appropriate for the way Miles' band was developing. And pretty green. Donald was the person who was always kind I wanted to pursue that; I wanted to see if any of my tunes of teaching me about the ways of the music business. He's would stand the test of playing them night after night, you the one that suggested I go to Blue Note Records [laughs]. know? And Tony also knew that he was -not itching to get This is something I usually forget about, but it just out, none of us were itching to get out, but we wanted to, occurred to me -he told me to we had this urge pulling us to go to the guys at Blue Note kind of define ourselves as indi- Records, tell them that I was viduals apart from Miles' drafted into the army and I group. And Wayne too. What wanted to make a record before happened was that actually I I left [laughs]. He also told me to had gotten sick. I got married, Swingin tell them that my tunes were had my honeymoon in Brazil, already published by my pub- got food poisoning down there, lishing company, although I and when it was time to go back hadn't really established the to work, there were a couple of International) publishing company yet. He gigs that were coming up with said, "Don't give it to the record Miles, and the doctor told me no way should I go back -my Even before the mid -'80s success company. They will insist, but tell them sorry, they can't have liver was too swollen or some- of the "Future Shock" album, it." So I went down there. I did thing. I was under a doctor's Hancock was establishing strong just like he said. They said OK, care. So Miles found out about in different they would record me -and Chick, and Chick played those fan bases overseas That's when Miles He remains a priority then they said, "Of course, you'll gigs for me. territories. put your tunes in our publishing became aware that Chick had catalog artist, as well as a musical company." And I said, "I'm the talent and had the aptitude icon in international markets. sorry, my tunes are already in to be able to fill that place as my company." And first they pianist for his band. By that BY MARK SOLOMONS said, "Well then -sorry, we can't time, Ron was not the bass play- record you." And I turned to er with the band anymore. The last gig I played with Miles was LONDON-Herbie Hancock's first international outing walk back out the door, and under his own name had toured until 1968 with before I got to the door, they the first gig I played with Dave -he a new bass Miles Davis -was a European tour in 1970 -71 with the said, "Oh, wait a minute, wait a Holland. So he had knew he was losing avant -garde- flavored Mwandishi sextet. minute, hold on. OK, we'll do it, More keys than a locksmith: Hancock with medium player -he "They toured like a brand -new band in a van," says you can keep them in your corn - everybody else-Wayne, Tony Steve Berkowitz, VP of A &R for Sony Music/Legacy pany." Fortunately, I followed and myself-at some point, so that, since he found out (U.K.). Donald Byrd's advice , because he felt "Driving from Nice to Malmö and then to London for one of the songs I played for that Chick could really take my the next gig, and it near- them when I was trying to place, that if he could get Chick ly killed them," adds sketch out the songs I wanted to to come in before Tony and independent producer do was "Watermelon Man." Wayne left, then he could slow- Bob Belden, who has Tell me how you joined ly replace people without hav- worked with Sony on Miles Davis' group. ing to completely replace the numerous jazz reissues. "Watermelon Man" was al- sound. Hancock was still ready a hit tune by then; it had You certainly popularized signed to Warner Bros. at been played everywhere. And 1 the Fender Rhodes elec- the time, and a rare boot- was still playing gigs as a side- tric piano in jazz. How leg recording of a concert man with people. In New York, was that switch for you? in Nice, France, during people were calling me up, Did you take to it instant- that tour, "Toys," stands telling me Miles was looking for ly? as the only permanent me. So Donald Byrd told me, "If With Stevie Wonder at the Ritz, New York City, 1984 I would say myself and Joe record of that interna- Miles calls, tell him you're not Zawinul, we were both doing tional swing. working with anybody." I said, "Donald, no-I couldn't do that. But it was really due to Miles. The first time I played The seminal "Head- that to you." He said, "Man, shut up." [laughs]. He said, electric piano was on a Miles Davis session, when we did hunters," which was Han- "The last thing I'd ever want to do would be to stand in the the album that had "Stuff" on it that Tony Williams wrote, I the studio and Fresh on the road: cock's second album for way of opportunity and growth for you and your career." "Miles In The Sky." Anyway, went to I Hancock, circa '68 CBS in 1973, is generally And he said frankly, it'd be like a feather in his cap, since looked around, and there was no piano there. did notice acknowledged as his first he discovered me. So, sure enough, Miles calls, and the in the far corner there was an electric piano, but I mean, I played it, major international breakthrough. As a Sony Music/ first question he asked was, "Are you working with any- never played that in a Miles session -I never I Miles, do the set is still selling around 1,000 body ?" -and I said no. The next day, I went to Miles' period. I thought that was a toy. asked "What Legacy re- release, at a week, with some 250,000 units sold worldwide place. you want me to play ?" He said, "Play that" and pointed copies And I'm thinking, since its reissue in April 1997, according to the label. Key How did you audition -Did you run through his the electric piano, the Fender Rhodes. markets outside the U.S. for Hancock's catalog, accord- music, standards? "that toy ?" So I said OK, and I plugged it in and turned it Blue Note and Sony Music /Legacy, were Well, what happened, in fact, was there were pieces of on, and I played a chord, and I loved the way it sounded. ing to both - of mix- and remainJapan, the U.K. and France. music on Miles' piano, and he brought us down to his rec Because it had this kind of guitar/vibes /piano kind Even before the international success in 1983 and room and asked me to play these pieces. He tried to play ture that was very mellow, you know. And you could turn So I could compete with 1984 of the "Future Shock" album and the single a little bit, but all of the notes were cracking from his horn. it up, you could turn the volume. was my introduction "Rockit," with its groundbreaking video clip, Hancock He just ran upstairs. So that left Ron Carter, George Tony Williams, which was great. That strong unconnected-fan bases in Coleman, Tony Williams and myself playing these new to the Rhodes, and I learned a very important lesson. was establishing -but an about overseas territories. During his years with CBS pieces. I didn't know what they were. And we just kind of Because I had never played one, but had opinion different on people's ideas, not in the U.S. (but before that company was acquired by ran over them a little bit and tried to make some sense of it -an opinion that was based other I actually played it, it dispelled that Sony), Hancock released some nine albums of more con- them. This went on for, like, three days. Finally, on the my own-and, when which I myself would not have ventional, straight -ahead jazz through a separate but third day, Miles came down, and we went over some of false opinion. That opinion I to take other people's opin- with Sony Japan between 1973 and 1981. Miles' older things -"If I Were A Bell," "Autumn Leaves" held, anyway. So learned not parallel deal to learn. That lesser-known part of his catalog, recorded on the --just to see if we knew the repertoire. And then Miles ions as my own. A great lesson played a little bit, just a few notes, and that was it. What I How did you decide to structure your West Coast and in Japan and featuring Wayne Shorter of the is now found out later on-as a matter of fact, years later, not long Mwandishi group? With the exception and Wynton Marsalis, among others, only being structured much like prepared for reissue. before Miles died -I found out that Miles was upstairs in trombone, it seemed Hancock remains a priority catalog artist as well as a the house listening to us on the intercom. Which is fantas- Miles' Quintet. what happened. When I did "Speak Like A musical icon in international markets, both for his tic- because he was sensitive enough to know that we Here's [ I loved the sound of those instruments acoustic material -EMI issued worldwide a special would have been intimidated if he had been there. Child" 1968], - felt kind of Gil Evans -ish sound, but I found out a way of boxed set of all seven of his Blue Note albums last So he stayed out of the room, got to hear us when we that it with just three horns. And I decided that was the October -and his later electronic explorations. the most comfortable, and I guess that's when he knew doing that he had the band that he wanted. And then, on the Continued on page H -8 BILLBOARD MAY 1, 1999 H-4 BILLBOARD TRIBUTE www.americanradiohistory.com THE THELONIOUS MONK STITUTE OF JAZZ than k s HERBIE HANCOCK FOR '9 YEARS OF SUPPORT AND FRIENDSHIP (FROM TOP) BILL COS IY, DIZZY III I FSPIE AND HERBIG HANCOCK BACKSTAGE AT OCTOBER 1986 CONCERT HERBIE HANCOCK E[-- FELYUNS ACROUP OFJAZZ SPORTS LA STUDENTS PRESIDENT CLINTON PERFORMS WITH (L -R) HERRJE HANCOCC, RCN CAF! ER, ILLINOIS JACQUET, AL GREY, WAYNE SHORTER, THELONIOUS MONK, JR. ANI) CLARK TERRY AT 95E INAUGURAL BAL. HERBIE HANCOCK, BILLY DEE WILLIAMS, THELONIOUS MONK, JR., KAREEM ABDUL -J-BBAL, TERRW FLORENCE AND JANE ALEXANDER KICK OFF INSTITUTE'S JAZZ SPORTS LA OGRAM 1993 PIANO COMPETErION JUD .S (L -R) MARLIN MCPARTLAND, HERBIE HANCOCK, MUHAL RICH- ARD ABRAMS, MARCUS RCPERTS, DAVE BRUEECK AND DOROTHY DONEGAN OFER GANOR, HERBIE HANCOCK, WAYNE SHORTER, THEOHIJIS HONK, JR. NO CARL ATKINS LEADING MASTERCLASS IN BANGKOK, THAILAND AND FOR GIVING THE WORLD OYEARS O_ CRÉAI IVE AND INSPIRING MUSIC THELONIOUS MONK ISIS -ITUT JAZZ 5225 Wisconsin Avenue NW, Suite 605 Washington, DC 20015 202 -364 -7272 www monkinstitute.com www.americanradiohistory.com erbie ancock -A Selected Sideman Discography ERBiE; Tony Bennett 1966: "Sorcerer" (Columbia) 1970: "Straight Life" (CTI Jaco Pastorius 1964: "Singin' Till The Girls Come 1966: "Miles Smiles" (Columbia) 1970: "Red Clay" (CTI) 1976: "Jaco Pastorius" (Epic) Home" (Columbia) 1966: "Nefertiti" (Columbia) 1967: "Directions" (Columbia) Bobby Hutcherson Bonnie Raitt George Benson 1968: "Water Babies" (Columbia) 1965: "Components" (Blue Note) 1989: "Nick Of Time" (Capitol) HANCOCK 1968: "Shape Of Things To Come" 1968: "Miles In The Sky " (Columbia) (A &M) 1968: "Filles De Kilimanjaro" (Columbia) Milt Jackson Sam Rivers 1968: "Giblet Gravy" (Verve) 1968: "Circle In The Round" (Columbia) 1972: "Sunflower" (Columbia) 1965: "Contours" (Blue Note) 1969: "The Other Side Of Abbey Road" 1969: "In A Silent Way" (Columbia) (A &M) 1969: "Big Fun" (Columbia) Quincy Jones Sonny Rollins HH On 1970: (A &M) 1963: "All The Things You Are" (Bluebird) 1971: "White Rabbit" (CTI) 1970: "Tribute To Jack Johnson" "GulaMatari" (Columbia) 1974: "Body Heat" (A &M) 1964: "The Alternatives" (Bluebird) LP and CD Kenny Burrell 1970: "Live -Evil" (Columbia) 1980: "The Dude" (A &M) A Selected Discography 1968: "Blues Is The Common Ground" 1972: "On The Corner" (Columbia) 1990: "Back On The Block" (Qwest) Santana (Verve) 1974: "Get Up With It" (Columbia) 1980: "Swing Of Delight" (Columbia) Choke Khan 1962 Donald Byrd Paul Desmond 1981: "What Cha' Gonna Do For Me" Woody Shaw "Takin' Off" (Blue Note) 1961: "Out Of This World (w/Pepper 1968: "Summertime" (A &M) (Warner Bros.) 1965: "In The Beginning" (Muse) Adams)" (Warwick) 1963 Marsalis Wayne "Inventions And Dimensions" (Blue Note) 1961: "Free Form" (Blue Note) Eric Doiphy Branford Shorter 1962: "Quintet USA" (Unique Jazz) 1986: "Renaissance" (Columbia) 1964: "Speak No Evil" (Blue Note) "My Point Of View" (Blue Note) 1961: "Royal Flush" (Blue Note) 1964 1961: "Chant" (BlueNote) 1965: "The All Seeing Eye" (Blue Note) 1963: "A New Perspective" (Blue Note) Kenny Dorham Joni Mitchell 1966: "Adam's Apple" (Blue Note) "Empyrean Isles" (Blue Note) 1963: "Una Mas" (Blue Note) 1979: "Mingus" (Asylum) 1967: "Schizophrenia" (Blue Note) 1965 Natalie Cole 1974: "Native Dancer" (Columbia) "Maiden Voyage" (Blue Note) 1993: "Take A Look" (Elektra) Joe Farrell Hank Mobley 1966 1972: "Moon Germs" (CTI) 1963: "The Turnaround" (Blue Note) Stanley Turrentine "Blow -Up" (soundtrack) (MGM) Chick Corea 1972: "Penny Arcade" (CTI) 1963: "No Room For Squares" (Blue Note) 1965: "Joyride" (Blue Note) 1968 1988: "An Evening With Chick & Herbie" (Verve) Dexter Gordon Wes Montgomery Tony Williams "Speak Like A Child" (Blue Note) 1986: "The Other Side Of 'Round 1965: "Goin' Out Of My Head" (Verve) 1964: "Life Time" (Blue Note) 1969 Corea/Jarrett/Tyner Midnight" (Blue Note) 1966: "California Dreaming" (Verve) 1965: "Spring" (Blue Note) The Prisoner" (Blue Note) 1987: "Corea/Hancock/Jarrett/Tyner" 1987: "'Round Midnight" (Columbia) 1967: "A Day In The Life" (A &M) "Fat Albert Rotunda" (Warner Bros.) (Atlantic) 1968: "Road Song" (A &M) Stevie Wonder 1970 Grant Green 1976: "Songs In The Key Of Life" "Mwandishi" (Warner Miles Davis 1962: "Feelin' The Spirit" (Blue Note) Lee Morgan (Motown) Bros.) 1963: "In Europe" (Columbia) 1964: "Search For A New Land" 1971 1963: "Seven Steps To Heaven" Joe Henderson (Blue Note) 1969: "Power To The People" (Milestone) 1965: "Cornbread" (Blue Note) "Crossings" (Warner (Columbia) Bros.) 1964: "Four And More" (Columbia) 1994: "Double Rainbow: The Music Of Antonio Carlos Jobim" (Verve) Milton Nascimento 1972 1964: "My Funny Valentine" (Columbia) 1965: "E.S.P." (Columbia) 1994: "Angelus" (Warner Bros.) "Sextant" (Columbia) 1965: "Live At The Plugged Nickel" Freddie Hubbard 1973 (Columbia) 1962: "Hub- Tones" (Blue Note) "Headhunters" (Columbia) 1974 "Thrust" (Columbia) HERBIE HANCOCK-FILM & TELEVISION HERBIE HANCOCK "Death Wish" (soundtrack) (Columbia) 1975 AWARDS "Love Me By Name" (A &M) Award Specific Year "Man- Child" (Columbia) Film 1976 Soundtracks MN Award (5 awards in total) Best Concept Video - "Rockit" 1983 -84 "Secrets" (Columbia) Grammy Best R &B Instrumental Performance - "Rockit" 1983 1977 Keyboard Magazine Readers Poll Best Jazz & Pop Keyboardist 1983 "VS.O.P" (Columbia) "Blow-Up" Grammy Best R &B Instrumental Performance - "Sound System" 1984 GB Dir Michelangelo Antonioni 1966 1978 Gold Note Jazz Award NY Chapter National Black MBA Association 1985 "Feets Don't Fail Me Now" (Columbia) "The Spook Who Sat By The Door" Playboy Music Poll Jazz Group 1985 Warner Bros. Dir: n/a 1973 1979 Playboy Music Poll Jazz Keyboards 1985 "Monster" (Columbia) "Death Wish" Playboy Music Poll Best Jazz Album "Rockit" 1985 1980 Paramount Dir: Michael Winner 1974 - Officer of the Order of Arts & Letters Paris 1985 "Mr. Hands" (Columbia) "A Soldier's Story" French Award - 1981 Columbia Dir: Norman Jewison 1974 Oscar Best Original Score - "'Round Midnight" 1986 "Magic Windows" (Columbia) "'Round Midnight" BMI Film Music Award "'Round Midnight" 1986 "Quartet" (Columbia) Warner Bros. Dir: Bertrand Tavernier 1986 Playboy Music Poll Jazz Keyboards 1986 1982 "Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling" U.S. Radio Award Best Original Music Scoring - "Thom McAnn Shoes" "Lite Me Up" (Columbia) Columbia Dir: Richard Pryor 1986 Herbie Hancock Theme 1986 1983 "Action Jackson" Los Angeles Film Critics Association Best Score - "'Round Midnight" 1986 "Future Shock" (Columbia) Lorimar Dir: Craig R. Baxley 1988 "Sound System" (Columbia) Grammy Best Original Composition - "Call Sheet Blues" 1987 "Colors" Playboy Music Poll R &B Instrumentalist 1987 1988 Orion Pictures Dir: Dennis Hopper 1988 "Perfect Machine" (Columbia) Readers Poll Jazz Pianist 1987 "Harlem Nights" Keyboard Magazine Keyboard Magazine Readers Poll Jazz Keyboardist 1987 1992 Paramount Dir: Eddie Murphy 1989 "A Tribute To Miles Davis" (Qwest) Keyboard Magazine Readers Poll Best Jazz Pianist 1988 1995 "Livin' Large" Samuel Goldwyn Dir: Michael Schultz 1991 BMI TV/Film Award 25 Years Of Affiliation 1988 "Dis Is Da Drum" (Mercury) Instrumentalist 1988 1996 Playboy Music Poll Jazz BMI Film Music Award "Colors" 1989 "The New Standard" (Verve) Television Soundtracks Instrumental By A Group "Tribute To Miles" 1994 1997 "Hey, Hey, Hey, It's Fat Albert" Special (score) Grammy Best Jazz - "The New Standard" 1996 "1 +1" (w/ Wayne Shorter)" (Verve) "Rock School" PBS series (host) Grammy Soul Train Music Award Best Jazz Album "The New Standard" 1997 1998 "Coast To Coast" Showtime Specials (host) - "Reunion Of The Headhunters" Festival International Jazz de Montreal Prix Miles Davis 1997 (HancockNerve Forecast) Grammy Best Jazz Instrumental Performance - " Gershwin's World" 1998 "Gershwin's World" (Verve) Grammy Best Inst. Arrangement Accompanying Vocals - [same title] 1998 H-6 BILLBOARD TRIBUTE BILLBOARD MAY 1, 1999 www.americanradiohistory.com Min -On Concert Association Congratulates Herbie Hancock on 40 Great Years and Many More to Come. Promoting international understanding through cultural exchange and performing arts CONCERTS EXHIBITIONS MUSIC LIBRARY Min -On Concert Association 8, Shinano -machi, Shinjuku -ku, Tokyo 160 -8588, Japan Tel: 03 -5362 -3400 Fax: 03 -5362 -3401 www.americanradiohistory.com played and still use that sound from the album, but also band. And that's when I knew that was the end of that kind of pad some of the tunes that I had written prior to direction for me. I began to feel like I was dabbling in that sound. That was 1968, the first gig that we played. In space so much, I kind of needed to feel the earth again, `-- '69, it developed further. Just because of the influence of feel rooted in some way. And the music had gotten so - the avant-garde -and I guess my choice of people. As per- heavy and so intense, I wanted to play something that was 'E sonnel began to change, the band got further and further lighter and more fun. It could still be a challenge, it could out -so, by the time I got Julian Priester and Eddie still be serious, but not so serious- something that was Henderson, well, Bennie Maupin had kind of been in the more a joy than a chore. So, by that time, actually starting previous band -Billy Hart was a new person in the band. from the time I was with Miles, and I had gone through a And I had Buster Williams and Bennie from before. And period of being a jazz snob -I noticed that Miles was lis- the band began to take on a new kind of avant- garde -but- tening to everybody, and just realizing that he was listen- spiritual tone. Then we really began to stretch out; we ing to Jimi Hendrix and James Brown, that kind of said to IIANCOCK really began to shoot for the fences, so to speak. me that it was OK to be broad -minded about music. Your milestone of 1973 would have to be the So, even though the Mwandishi band had kind of dab- "Headhunters" album. What was the major fac- bled in funky rhythms a little bit-jazz-rock kinds of THE BILLBOARD INTERVIEW tor in the stylistic change? rhythms -it was still very much an avant -garde sort of Continued frone page 11-4 What happened was, this avant -garde direction had, as band. What happened was, I broke up that band, and I far as I was concerned, reached its peak and kind of wasn't sure what kind of music I wanted to do-and I sound that, whenever I left Miles' band, that was the kind reached a big wall, I thought. I certainly had. It stopped practiced Buddhism. I had actually been practicing at that of band I wanted to have. And so it started off with a being fun for me. Something was missing, or something time not quite a year, and it was during the time that I was "Speak Like A Child" kind of band -that way, I could play wasn't being satisfied, or something was not quite right. actually chanting I decided that I wanted to do a funk "Maiden Voyage," I could play all the kind of things I And I began to kind of dread actually playing with that album. Because one of my favorite people was Sly Stone- especially that song "Thank You For Letting Me Be Mice "Miles brought us down to his rec room and asked me to play these pieces. He tried to play a little bit, but all of the notes were cracking from CONGRATULATIONS HERBIE his horn. He just ran upstairs. So that left Ron ON YOUR 40 YEARS IN MUSIC! Carter, George Coleman, Tony Williams and myself playing these new pieces. I didn't know what they were. And we just kind of ran over them 37643 a little bit and tried to make some sense of them. This went on for, like, three days. Finally, on the third day, Miles came down, and we went over some of Miles' older things - "If I Were A Bell," "Autumn Leaves " --just to see if we knew the repertoire. And then Miles played a little bit, just a few notes, and that was it. What I found out later 46136 on was that Miles was upstairs in the house lis- tening to us on the intercom. Which is fantastic - because he was sensitive enough to know that we would have been intimidated if he had been there. So he stayed out of the room, got to hear us when we felt the most comfortable, and I guess that's when he knew that he had the band 46339 that he wanted." Elf Again" -that was probably the funkiest thing I'd ever heard; it still is, I guess. So it was a challenge to me, it was THANK YOU pretty daring for me. I realized that I might never gain a new audience, I might lose my base audience, I might FOR YOUR CONTRIBUTION make a record that just wasn't good, that didn't have it. 84147 TO OUR 60 YEARS. 'í1(if-Li ipÆ I!r Although, when I was a kid I listened to rhythm and blues and classical music before jazz. Of course, you gained a large new audience, but did you lose a segment of your audience too -the jazz snobs of the time? Not from the people. I got that from critics. If people FROM BLUE NOTE RECORDS didn't like "Headhunters," they didn't buy it. But they didn't stop buying "Speak Like A Child." They felt like I could do what I want. If I wanted to record that, fine. But 84175 the critics thought, "How dare [I] record this album ?" And, actually, it wasn't a funk record. As we began to put it ilcock together, it began to take on its own character, and, fortu- canta ea0e IS alld nately, I decided to follow the path it was carving out by Looking at a sheet of awards and accolades you've received, it looks like an onslaught began in the early '80s and has continued 29331 since. What do you think was happening? I guess the way to describe it is that it really expanded. Prior to that, my work had primarily been focused on per- forming and recording. And I guess "Headhunters" was the first recording that was a clear departure from what I had done before, because I'm using synthesizers, as opposed to the Mwandishi band, which was pretty much the opposite. Film scoring began to take off in a way; I started taking on different kinds of challenges, by hosting 91142 a TV show. Actually, I think it kind of demonstrates an opening up of my attitude, an opening up of my mind and my whole vision about challenges and the kinds of things 6( I might reach for. Again, I have to go back to my practice of Buddhism. BLUE E. Forgive my ignorance, but exactly what sort of Buddhism do you practice? 1939 / 1999 photo ® 1999 Mosaic Images ® 1999 Blue Note Records Well, we say SGI, those three letters. For me, the www.bluenote.com Continued on page H -10 H-8 BILLBOARD TRIBUTE BILLBOARD MAY 1. 1999 www.americanradiohistory.com Fondest congratulations ... from a 1 yoursaf friends a Hansen Jacobson Teller Hoberman Newman & Warm Hertz & Goldrinw LL www.americanradiohistory.com GOOD THINGS lt ---. COME AND GO. ANCOCK THE BILLBOARD INTERVIEW Continued o .', pige H -8 Buddhism was really helping me to open myself up, and helping me to see myself more as a human being and not just as a musician. To see that what I am all the time is a human being, but I'm only a musician when I'm playing music or writing music or talking about music, and that, when I'm with my family, I'm a husband or father, and I'm with my parents, I'm their son. But what I always am is a Herbie- human being. And, if I'm a human being, then why not? If I'm trying to find out what this human being is, if an Thanks for 40 years opportunity comes up to do an acting job, why not? If the opportunity comes up to write for films, why not? Why not at least look at it? And I think if I been practicing of great performances. hadn't Buddhism, I probably would not have seized those oppor- tunities. I might've, it's hard [to say] in hindsight, but I We look forward to suspect I wouldn't have decided to try these opportunities that were outside of the area of tin many more. you signed to Verve in the '90s, you seemed to move to various "projects" -the -Your friends at Headhunters reunion, the Gershwin tribute, even an album covering songs by people like Nirvana's Kurt Cobain. Do you have some over- all strategy you're pursuing? I want to find new and fresh ways of looking at an idea, SHURE® looking at a project that I decide to udertake. In other THE SOUND OF PROFESSIONALS...WORLDWIDE' www.shure.com Thank you for filling Our Hearts with oNf 1cAlENEA71,1 t N Great Music HERBIE HANCOCK 40th Anniversáry JenestsFrom President Yuji- Minowa JENESIS Co., Ltd. 1 +1: with fellow Davis -quintet alum Wayne Shorter, 1997 6-6 SUMIYOSHI -CHO,JAPAN METER Bldg 3rd Fl SHINJUKU -KU, TOKYO 162 -0065 JAPAN words, when I did the Gershwin record, my feeling was PHONE.01 1 -81 -3-3225 -0144 FAX.01 1 -81 -3- 3225 -8747 E -Mail minowagjenesis.co.jp that a lot of people -and in the past I would've done the same as I expected other musicians to do -which is to kind of take the beautiful tunes that Gershwin wrote and make some arrangements on them and put myself into the improvisation. And that you claim as your own. But I wanted to go a step further with that project. I wanted to re- examine what the expected way would be for a jazz musician to pay this kind of tribute to Gershwin, and find a fresh way of looking at the pieces. My feeling is that there isn't enough, or there's a lot more room for looking at even conventional things and finding -not just uncon- ventional-hut fresh ways of dealing with what may on 40 years of already exist. Congratulations What is the intent of your Rhythm Of Life Foun- dation, and what sort of work does it do? artistry, vision and great music. Well, in a nutshell, the Rhythm Of Life direction is sci- ence for humanity -or technology for humanity. In other It's an honor to work with you! words, using technology in ways other than for business- which is primarily how we look at technology today, basi- ELIZABETH HLALY cally business machines. But to try to use technology to address the real issues of the human being. The kinds of things that you see on the headlines of newspapers, the nut kinds of issues that people have to deal with day -to -day, the kinds of issues that children deal with -peer pressure, ENTERTAINMENT, 1NC. which is not limited to children. This is what I'm looking at. on page -12 101 EAST 52 STRITT, 271-H FLOOR, NY, Ni 10022 -6018 (212) 751 -2753 Continued H H-10 BILLBOARD TRIBUTE BILLBOARD MAY 1, 1999 www.americanradiohistory.com Heartiest Congratulations to our dear friend and Steinway Artist Herbie Hancock Thank you, Herbie, for forty years of brilliant music-making. You certainly know a fine way to play a Steinway. STEINWAY & SONS New York London Hamburg Berlin Tokyo www.steinway.com HERBIE 40 YEARS ? ?? N Co BUT YOU LOOK SO YOUNG Obviously it must be your lifestlye NO PARTIES NO LATE NIGHTS NO CHAMPAGNE NO FAST CARS JUST GREAT MUSIC We are proud to be your European Agents Congratulations and warmest wishes from everyone at / //.f irS Ist&mc &igct cofriceAt7i1:eleosts Leeder House, 6 Erskine Road, London, NW3 3AJ Telephone: +44 (0)171 586 3831, Fax: +44 (0)171 586 1422 www.marshall-arts.co.uk BILLBOARD MAY 1, 1999 BILLBOARD TRIBUTE H-1 1 www.americanradiohistory.com THE BILLBOARD INTERVIEW What used to be broadcast is now very narrow -cast. When Continued from page H -10 I see new young musicians talking like business people instead of creative people -using words like "demograph- I think there's an opportunity for the development of a ic" and "market" -they're not talking about creativity, ERBIE4° whole new kind of industry that's based on using technolo- they're talking about product. That scares me. ,p gy to address human issues rather than just business issues. Tell me the record that you made in your heart When music historians of the future write about of hearts that you wish more people had heard. you, what do you think they'll largely focus on? You know, I was kind of disappointed in the response I 1 ain't dead yet [laughs]. So I don't even look at stuff like got for "Dis Is Da Drum." I thought that I would get more that. What I'm more concerned with is what is it that attention from the public, that the record would get more I want to encourage, what is it that attention than it did. The people who ANCOCK I want to inspire. I'm more concerned have heard it seem to all really like it, about certain concepts, like risk -taking. but an awful lot of people just never "-J(erI ie i.s a nslantl y surprising. leautifu/ly sensual and a musician's I think that's extremely important- heard it. That's one of the problems, to people to take risks, as exposure. That's beginning to musician. f,ren if it is a piece eure heard manly ligres, when II(erlie encourage just far as their development is concerned, change now-with the Internet -but plays il, you hear something you neuer heard lefrre. We is cerelrai and whatever their pursuit is -in their how that's going to manifest itself and (iarmonians--ryou rant teat that.-Liza .liinneili job, whatever kind of job it is. Don't pan out is really hard to say, because be afraid to take risks. And a lot of that's so new. That whole idea of the times it's not encouraged. As a matter playing field being level and not the of fact, the way things are set up now, end result, the process, how it's gonna " fhenerer g green .](erlie, -9 always remark at hog' young Ge leoks. there are more things discouraging evolve, is a really interesting thing for fils as I/ he trias a portrait hidden in the attic that does all /ris aging risk -taking than encouraging it; that's me and for a lot of people out there. fini. But. í course, he doesnt..t is his .spirit that is ageless. Ind one of the things that's a negative, as We're just one step away from Ir far as the way things are flowing the first major, major artist when we hear his music, we are linked to the ,rahn (/ the spirit, the today. Even in the business world - saying, "That's it for the realer of ageless leauhl, energy and artistry. .(r:.(ancock is Messed, IPOs and the bottom line. Everything labels -if you want to buy my At work, 1964 and so are ire. -Sting seems to be based on the status quo music, buy it direct from me." and not taking risks. Yep. Yep. And you know what? I Speaking of which, you've been signed up to a told the people from PolyGram when I first signed with label that just merged with another company. them, "You guys need to get someone who's hired specifi- -I've played u'i/h Wean, in hundreds of d+iferri l .selting.s, /n n C( I1 nlereial, Is that touching you even now? cally to follow the technology and check out things like to to a an unrrhearsed Ir unrehearsed trios walking iii plane with quintet 1 guess we'll see, eh r [laughs] As far as this deal is con- that." Because I saw the handwriting on the wall-OK, p eparinq Inc own music for a .sestet. gie never played with a pianist who's cerned, it's affected the company, but it happened at a records may be physically available for some time, but it'll time when "Gershwin's World" was coming out, but be just one of several choices. Anytime you can download (eird I. many areas with as muck class and musicality as ](erfie. 'Rund because the company- Verve -loves "Gershwin's World," it onto your hard drive, you may not want the record, the the lest piano player . kn Ron ('alter fir pound /es u. - they decided to make it their top priority, and they really physical record, to be there-on the other hand, for some have done their best to promote the record, and it's done records, you may want to physically have it. I don't think very well in Japan and France, in particular, and in other it's the death necessarily of CDs, but it sure is going to is a ,,.y was 15 when -9 first heard -](erlie, on .lires 'Darts' recording of European countries, too. And it's done well in the States. change their impact on the public. And retail whole But record sales in general are really down from what they different ball game, too. And the record companies were '. y :Amy 7`a /entire.' g still yet chias thinking afoul it. 9 played used to be, because there are so many records out now, just so afraid of retail-so afraid of losing their Blockbuster the record over and ever. 7(erfies incredilre yentas parages to corn /ire that those numbers don't come up like they used to-so, in and their Tower Records and all of that. And I tried to tell is very satisfied with them, "You cannot stop this train from coming this way." I leauty and funkiness in a way that finis me ueiii inspiration and terms of today's market, the company what "Gershwin's World" has done. It's just real difficult to told them they should join the retailers and co- develop a aa'e."- `Diana ''Kral/ get airplay. The thing is, I do promote risk -taking -but it's whole new business. They weren't listening then. Record kind slow [laughs]. (Quotes compiled by Terry Barnes) at great risk, but I don't like the way things are going. companies can be of premier festivals since 1991 as IS ea_j jazz aspen snowmass ' Christie TO Cookies What Herbie Hancock Is To Jazz. WE TAKE ORDERS 24 HOURS A DAY 800- 458 -2447 TOLL -FREE WITHIN THE U.S. HERBIE DOES A 4 -HAND JAM WITH JAS FOUNDER JIM HOROWITZ www.christiecookies.com H-12 BILLBOARD TRIBUTE BILLBOARD MAY 1, 1999 www.americanradiohistory.com For many years now, alongside his day job - but, since then, has turned the job over to orches- which makes him the envy of most jazz CATCHING ACTION: trators: "It takes too long," says Hancock. "I just players -Herbie Hancock has had this little wanted to see if I could do it." sideline going, scoring motion pictures, 11 Other directors he has worked with include of them so far, one of which got him an Richard Pryor, Eddie Murphy and Dennis Academy Award. And television (PBS" "Rock His Scores Have Played Hopper, who employed Herbie's hip-hop skills School" series, Bill Cosby's "Hey, Hey, Hey, It's for his tale of street gangs, "Colors" [1988], on Fat Albert" special), too, and commercials. which Herbie was aided by Bill Ladrow and Bob Since Hancock was in the Miles Davis quintet Musso. at the time, it is only fitting that the first film he But the greatest achievement might be the scored became a classic that defined its era: Big Roles In Movies, Oscar -winning score for "'Round Midnight" "The first movie I did was [1966's] `Blow -Up, "' [1986], in which Dexter Gordon was indelible as he recalls. "Michelangelo Antonioni was a big the dying jazz giant, and Herbie played a part. "I jazz fan. His favorite musician was Albert Ayler. think he [director Bertrand Tavernier] wanted to Most people never even heard of Albert Ayler. TV And Spots check out my sincerity," he recalls. "How As is typical of movie companies, they wait until involved was I in jazz? Where's my heart at? the last minute, when it's almost too late, and BY JOE GOLDBERG Tavernier is a really big jazz fan, tried and true. say, 'Oh God, we don't have any music! What He wanted to make sure that whoever was doing are we gonna do ?' Antonioni had com- plete control. Frank- ly, I think he shot it in such a way that he didn't have to have any music. All the music in the film is what we call source music. It's only there when someone turns on the radio or puts on a record. And under the credits. Since I didn't know anything about writ- ing movie music, it relieved me of a lot of problems." One piece recorded His point of view: (from left) "Blow -Up," "'Found Midnight" for the film but not and Colors" the score had the proper passion. At the end of the meeting, used turned up as the he said that, if I was interested, there might be a part for me. bass line in a tune cated black -tie supper club that never existed-not in my I said, Absolutely! "' Bootsy Collins pro- lifetime" became, when played at full strength, "Maiden Since 1991, Herbie has not scored a film, both because duced for the group Deee -lite, which Herbie would never Voyage." Herbie learned the real craft of scoring -"catching "When I'm doing film scores, I can't record or do tours" and have known about if his daughter hadn't noticed it on the car action," he calls it -on commercials. because "I wasn't asked to do a lot of them." But he'd like to radio. And a piece he wrote for a Yardley cologne commer- Norman f ewison -"a great director" -chose him for the do more. cial and recorded with Davis quintet members Wayne film version of the Pulitzer Prize winning play "A Soldier's And does he still have his Screen Actors Guild card? Shorter, Ron Carter and Tony Williams in a "very sophisti- Story." He learned orchestration for "Death Wish" [1974], "Yeah. You got a part for me ?" Herbie: DPE congratulates you on your forty years of making music. Representing someone of your stature, we've come to see you not as just a musical genius, but also as a spiritual one. We, along with all those who have honored you, would like to thank you for the insight and knowledge, as well as the opportunities you have created for us. With Love, Respect and Admiration. dpe david passick entertainment David Passick Jack Leitenberg Torn Truslow Michelle Myers BILLBOARD MAY 1, 1999 BILLBOARD TRIBUTE H-13 www.americanradiohistory.com Coatutatíos Eerbíe EPpìE4OthTi,\,,,,.. Thank you for being a pioneer, mentor and friend, and sharíng yourjvurney with us. AN000K Jazz Goeslo College From his work with the Monk Institute to the Rhythm Of Life Foundation, Hancock is actively involved with jazz education. BY DON WALLER II erbie Hancock has been deeply involved with the Thelonious Monk Institute Of Jazz from the very beginning," says Tom Carter, president of the jazz - education organization. "I remember he played a concert in Japan and immediately caught a plane to Nam Mgoho Renge Kgo D.C. to make our first show. That was in October 1986, and that became our first of two PBS TV specials. We've also done two with ABC-TV, and Herbie has participated Bradie Speller Edmond Allmond Meredith Beal in all four of them. He's also one of seven members on our board of trustees, so he's truly involved with all facets -the policy, fundraising and educational components -of the Institute." In addition, Hancock serves as artistic director of the Orange Mit. Monk Institute's year -round jazz -education and perfor- mance series that's presented at the Music Center Of Los [email protected] Angeles County. (Although based in Boston, Los Angeles and Wash- ington, D.C., the Monk Institute will be moving its two-year college program from the New England Conservatory to the University Of Southern California later this year.) Furthermore, Hancock will serve as one of the judges in the THELONIOUS MONK Monk Institute's 1999 piano corn - INSTITUTE OF JAZZ petition. He's also recently lent his New York Tokyo Osaka Fukuoka Salutes "The Chameleon," Herbie Hancock On 40 incredible years in music. From "Takin' Off" to "Gershwin's World," Passing knowledge to Monk Institute students Mwandishi teaching talents to the organization's two -week summer pro- continues on his gram in Aspen, Colo. In 1996, Hancock's contributions included a three -week amazing voyage. tour of India and Thailand, where he taught and performed with Monk Institute students, who spent a day with Mother Thanks for having Teresa and played the 50th anniversary of the king of Thailand's coronation (the king's a jazz fan). us along for the MONK GOES SOUTH ride! Last year, Hancock participated in the students' tour of Chile, Argentina and Peru, which was highlighted by a per- formance at Summit of the Americas for 34 heads of state, including President Clinton (he's a jazz fan, too). Also in 1996, Hancock established the San Francisco Blue Note International based Rhythm Of Life Organization (ROLO), explaining World's Finest Jazz Club: Headquarters: that "There are many positive new uses for technology which can help to improve the human experience that we can't 131 West Third Street NYC (212) 475 -0049 even imagine right now. However, not only will people con- Internet www.bluenote.net tinue to fall further and further behind, but those of us who are technologically proficient can't afford to lose the unique H-14 BILLBOARD TRIBUTE BILLBOARD MAY 1, 1999 www.americanradiohistory.com perspective and input those currently without technology can provide. We have to bridge this gap as we develop fur- ther towards technological advancements and be sure to include as many people, cultures, histories and approaches Dear Herbie, as possible as we shape the world of the 21st Century." We congratulate you on your BUILDING A TECH CENTER ROLO executives Joseph Mouzon and Bill Strickland- ejfo 40th Anniversary in music! who received a $295,000 Genius Award from the MacArthur Foundation for his role in the creation of the Bidwell european Jazz festivals organisation Training Center in Pittsburgh-are currently working with See you this summer. San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown, Stanford University and 'MI 14,11. au rr' üa Innuti Austria )accfesij Italy a July 1- 11,1999 en July 9 - 18, 1999 Jug Mr. Fritz Thom - Producer Mr. Carlo Pagnotta - Director/ Bari Esteplatz 3/13 A 1030 Wien Tel: 43- 1- 712 -4224 Coordinator Piazza Danti, 28.1 06122 Perugia Fax: 43 -1- 7123434 Internet site: www.jazz.at Tel: 39 -75- 573 -2432 Fax: 39-0- 75- 5722656 Internet site: www.umbriajazz.com Canada .,.,..1.....,M,., a Norway MOLDE poqrAtIvAnt July 1 - 11, 1999 Mr. Alain Simard - ..»,r.r .. M ., ny ,.. Mm. July 12 - 17, 1999 Mr. Thorstein .,.,, . :..:..,.».. my".,.,» President/Founder Mr. André Ménard ,,,,,,, IENIRFALi Granly - Director P.O. Box 261 jAZz syorym,m./...yn.v Vice President, Artistic Director wrvygnvr...,u 822 rue Sherbrooke Montreal, Quebec N 6401 Molde Tel: 47 -71 -21 -6000 Tel: l- 514 -523 -3378 Fax: l-514-5255775 Fax: 47 -71- 253635 Internet site: www.moldejazz.no Internet site: www.montrealjazzfest.com Spain July 11 - 17, 1999 Mr. Maki Anua - Finland Director Florida, 19 -4 Int. Isda. July 9 -18, 1999 Mr. Jyrki Kangas - Qaal E 01005 Vitoria -Gasteiz Artistic Director Pohjoisranta 11 Tel: 34-945-141919 Fax: 34- 945 -130287 SF 28100 Pori Tel: 358 -2 -550-5550 Internet site: www.jazzvitoria.com Fax: 358 -2 -550-5525 Internet site: www.porijazz.fi local private enterprise to secure a site, most likely in the Switzerland Bayview/Hunter's Point neighborhood, for the planned France 1477 ROLO Technology Community Center. July 2 - 17, 1999 June 29 - July 13, 1999 Mr. Claude Nobs - Artistic will provide training to high- school stu- The center job Mr. Jacques Launay - Administrator Director & Producer C.P. 126 lacking technological resources, at -risk youth and Vienne dents 21, rue des Célestes F 38200 Vienne CH i 820 Territet/Montreux adults interested in career retraining, focusing on the music, Tel: 33 -4 -74- 788787 Fax: 33-4- 74- 788788 Tel: 41 -21- 966 -4445 Fax: 41-21-9664448 video, high -tech and tourist industries. Internet site: www.jazzavienne.com Internet site: www.montreuxjazz.com Once the center is established, ROLO intends to channel corporate and charity dollars to noteworthy local organiza- Holland Turkey tions by measuring the effectiveness of various nonprofit July 9 - 11, 1999 July 7 - 17, 1999 Mr. Gorgun Taner - groups that are working to equip and educate technology Mr. Theo van den Hoek - Managing Director Istanbul Kultur ve Sanat Vakfi "have -nots." For further information on the organization's Director P.O. box 3325 NL 2601 DH Delft Istiklâl Caddesi, No 146 Luvr Apt. activities, check out the Rhythm Of Life Foundation's Web Tel: 31-15-214-8900 Fax: 31-15-2148393 TR Beyoglu 80070 Istanbul Tel: 90 -212- 251 -3375 site at www.ROLO.org. Internet site: www.northseajazz.nl Fax: 90- 212 -2495667 Internet site: www.istfest.org KEY PLAYER Continued from page H -I with Freddie Hubbard filling the trumpet chair; the combo's Columbia live album hit the charts. (Four years later, Hancock, Carter and Williams would be joined by young trumpet lion Wynton Marsalis for the much -praised Grin "Quartet" album on Columbia.) In 1978, Hancock joined another Davis alumnus, keyboardist Chick Corea, for a pair in of albums derived from their successful concert tour. proudly salutes class of 1960 alumnus As the '80s progressed, Hancock again blazed new trails. In 1983, he recorded the album "Future Shock" with the Illl experimental New York group Material; the album l spawned an infectious hit, "Rockit," that became the first track to meld jazz -funk and the V hip- hop- derived art of scratching n (performed on the song by Mice turntablist DST). The Grammy - U 4,..--' winning "Rockit" was also one of the first numbers by a jazz artist to , benefit from extensive video play. -- =. 1 o C (By the mid -'90s, Hancock was exploring the farthest frontiers of FOR 40 YEARS OF PIONEERING IN THE MUSIC INDUSTRY video with the computer-generated clip for his album "Dis Is Da Drum. ") The 1984 follow -up to "Future Shock," "Sound System," scored a Grammy for Best R &B Instrumental Performance. During the '90s, Hancock has CONGRATULATIONS HERBIE! released several much -honored albums that reflect his key role in jazz history. In 1992, he again saluted his onetime bandleader on Qwest's Grammy -winning "A Ü. for sharing your music, 8 years of touring, 15 albums, Tribute To Miles Davis," on which Thank yo he was joined by Shorter, Carter. Williams and, on trumpet, Wallace Roney. He began an 25 years of friendship, a dozen technology "firsts" and all of the incredible association with Verve Records in 1996 with the Grammy - winning "The New Standard "; the following year, he experiences while we advanced the music technology state of the art. released an electrifying album of duets with Shorter. "1+1." Last year saw the reunion of Hancock's storied '70s jazz -funk combo on "Return Of The Headhunters," as well Love, Bryan Bell as the all -star centennial celebration "Gershwin's World," which collected his two latest Grammy wins for Best Jazz www.synthbank.com Instrumental Performance and Best Instrumental Arrangement Accompanying Vocals. BILLBOARD MAY 1, 1999 BILLBOARD TRIBUTE H -15 www.americanradiohistory.com There is one thing that we can As for me, I would like to also all agree exceeds the speed of thank my brother Wayman Jr., light, and that is "time". my wife, Gigi, and our daugh- 40 years have come and gone ter, Jessica for their continu- and the destiny that follows ing and unconditional belief my words, thoughts, and deeds in me. Through them and the awaits me. Thanks to Winnie assistance and guidance of too and Wayman Hancock, my many to mention, I am learn- parents. With their continuing ing and sharing the value of support, I found myself risk -taking, faith, appreciation, immersed in the world of courage, compassion, determi- music and entertainment. nation, a creative life, and Music, and in particular jazz, always reaching for the moon. can provide a release for the human spirit and point the I Thank You way toward a sense of freedom 4 ti-G2l-c-1/ that is best expressed coming from the very core of life itself. Herbie Hancock www.americanradiohistory.com Son writers & Publishers ARTISTS & MUSIC NO_ 7 SONG CRE1=0ITS T I T L E W R I T ER P U B L I S H E R THE HOT 100 Songwriter Singing A New Tune NO SCRUBS Kevin Briggs, Kandi Burgess, Tamika Cottle Shek'em Down /BMI Hitco /BMI, Tam /ASCAP, Air Control /ASCAP, EMI April /ASCAP, Kandacy /ASCAP, Tony Mercedes /ASCAP, Windswept Pacific/BM! EMI's Armato Branches Out Into Producing, Developing Talent HOT COUNTRY SINGLES & TRACKS HOW FOREVER FEELS Wendell Mobley Tony Mullins Warner-Tamerlane /BMI, BY DYLAN SIEGLER ducing young artists have been New Works /BMI, WB/ASCAP NEW YORK -Songwriter Antonina added to Armato's list of accom- HOT R&B SINGLES NO SCRUBS Kevin Briggs, Kandi Burgess, Tamika Cottle Shek'em Down /BMI Hitco /BMI, Armato says two things inspire her plishments. Singers like Hoko, the Tam /ASCAP, Air Control /ASCAP, EMI April /ASCAP, Kandacy /ASCAP, Tony Mercedes /ASCAP, to write: "Either strong emotions or daughter of Hawaiian crooner Don Windswept Pacific /BMI HOT RAP SINGLES a groove to dance to." And there is Ho; soulful new Columbia Records WHO DAT Christopher A. Stewart, JT Money, Tony Mercedes Tonya Johnston, Tab DiAndre Davis no doubt about the muse behind her Tim James; and recent Qwest Famous /ASCAP, Tunes On The Verge Of Insanity /ASCAP, Mo Better Grooves /ASCAP? Rufttown /BMI, artist Tony Mercedes /ASCAP, Honey From Missouri /ASCAP, Hit Co. South /ASCAP, Tabulous /ASCAP latest hit, the sentimental "I Still Be- Records signing Maria Cristina HOT LATIN TRACKS lieve," sung by Mariah Carey. number among Armato's recent tal- LIVIN' LA VIDA LOCA Robi Rosa, Desmond Child Phantom Box/BMI, Warner -Tamerlane/BMI, "I wrote it about my first love, and ent discoveries. Desmophobia /ASCAP, Polygram /ASCAP I felt every word of it," says 31 -year- Writing songs with and producing old Armato, who this year watched these new artists is a new commit- the song reach No. 3 on the Hot 100 ment for the songwriter, who first Singles Sales chart -11 years after tasted the thrill of producing with Remembering The Rock'n'Roll Brenda K. Starr's version reached Vanessa Williams' single "The First No. 13 on the Hot 100. Thing On Your Mind," which Arma- legacy Of The late Lionel Bart "Some songs don't come from a to also wrote. "The studio is like a personal space, but this one defi- second home for me now," she says, THE POP LIFE: Lionel Bart, musical knight's first No. 1, "Living nitely did," says the writer, who col- adding that developing her "camp" of who died April 3 (Billboard, April Doll." It first charted in July 1959 laborated on the instrumentals with artists is like second nature. 17), was best -known for his contri- for a 21 -week stint and re- entered Pepe Cantarelli. Carey, a former "When I met Antonina," says butions to the musical theater, twice for a week's visit in Decem- backup singer for Starr, covered "I EMI Music's Ondrasik, "she was a notably "Oliver!" in 1960, which had ber (No. 26) and January 1960 (No. Still Believe" as a tribute to her. lyricist. But she went from lyricist five subsequent and successful 28). "I placed that song with Brenda to songwriter to producer. She devel- revivals. But his songwriting skills Bart also wrote "Do You Mind," K. Starr on my first day on the job," ANTON I NA ARMATO ops artists, secures label deals - had already assured him of an hon- a No. 1 hit for the late Anthony says EMI Music Publishing VP of there's nothing she can't do." ored place as a founding father of Newley, in the spring of 1960 and creative writer development Carla riage; they have to feel right. If I Ondrasik works to "support An- British rock'n'roll in the '50s. provided some adept finger -and- Ondrasik, who at the time worked don't love a song, I don't demo it," tonina in trying to place her artists" In 1956, Bart met Tommy thumb snapping on the session. for Armato's first publisher, Chrys- says Armato. "It's only if I enjoy but formally focuses only on placing Steele, a teenager who had recent- alis Music Publishing. Ondrasik singing it back, if I think it's special," Armato's songs and coordinating ly left the merchant navy and was EXTRA ATTRACTIONS: In signed Armato to a standard co -pub- that any song makes it to the pub- collaborations. Recently, Armato trying to make it in the music busi- addition to its previously an- lishing deal with EMI a year ago, lisher, she says. linked with respected producers ness. Steele led a skiffle group nounced new songwriter members, "and we intend to have her around and fellow EMI songwriters Soul - called the Cavemen, a name the Songwriters' Hall of Fa m e for a long time," says Ondrasik. shock and Karlin to write a song for inspired by the Cave, a cafe h a s named six people to receive In Armato's decade as a published `If I don't love a a new girl group called Juice, says where they were the resident special awards at its 30th- anniver- songwriter, her songs have been song, I Armato. group. Bart began writing songs sary dinner and induction event, to sung by the likes of Barbra Streis- don't "As her publisher," adds Ondrasik, with Steele and one of the Cave - be held June 9 at the Sheraton New and ( "What Were We Thinking Of "), demo it' "I admire her ability to be creative m e n , Mike Pratt, and after York Hotel and Towers. Julio Iglesias ( "I Know It's Over "), and also maintain a very credible Steele was spot- The special Bobby Brown & Glenn Medieros business presence." ted by entre- awards are as ( "She Ain't Worth It "), Sheena Eas- While she "admires the work Like the hit "I Still Believe," the preneur John follows: Ken- ton ( "What Comes Naturally "), and ethic" of songwriters like Diane songs Armato says she holds closest Kennedy, who words &Musìç ny Rogers, Quincy Jones, who included two of Warren, Armato allows that her life to her heart are "the ones that have secured him a Sammy Cahn Armato's songs on his latest album, "isn't 90% work." Her two sons, 16 emotion, the sad songs." But the Decca record- IC>iIL1i10 Lifetime "From Q With Love." Her songs months and 7 years old, demand a lot songwriter has a more difficult time ing contract, J Achievement have earned artists three Grammy of her attention, and the youngest finding something sad to inspire her the songs be- Award; Ste- nominations. often accompanies her when she these days. came hits. by Iry Lichtman phen Sond- Armato says the secret to her suc- works in the studio. "Sometimes you need a track "Rock With heim, Johnny cess as a songwriter lies in discern- Lately, studio time accounts for an that's really sad, and that's hard," The Caveman" entered the singles Mercer Award; Bart Howard, ment. "In pop music, the melody and increasingly large part of Armato's she says, "because I'm really happy chart in October 1956 for a month's Towering Song Award (for his "Fly the lyric have to have the right mar- days, as developing talent and pro- now" stay, reaching No. 13, and re- Me To The Moon "); Natalie Cole, entered in November that year for Hitmaker Award; Bill Lowery, a week at No. 23. "Butterfingers," Abe Olman Publisher Award; and penned by Bart and Steele, made it Robert Mondavi (president of to No. 25 for one week in May 1957, Robert Mondavi Winery in Napa, then re- entered that month for a Calif.), Patron of the Arts Award. `THEY'RE PI4YINGEMY. 17 -week spell, reaching No. 8. The new writer inductees are R 1 T E B Y O E "Water Water" and "A Handful Bruce Springsteen, Peggy Lee, Of Songs," which Bart wrote with Tim Rice, and the late Bobby " STUCK IN THE MIDDLE decided to record it on her new been doing it awhile, and it just Steele and Pratt, was a double-A- Darin. WITH YOU" Pinecastle album, "Old Southern went over great in our stage show," side success in August 1957 for a Written by Joe Egan and Porches. " The song was originally she continues. "People remem- five -week stay, climbing to No. 5. It PRINT ON PRINT: The follow- Gerry Rafferty a hit for Stealers Wheel, a Scottish bered it, and it sounds like a blue- re- entered in December at No. 28 ing are the best -selling folios from Published by Songs of Poly - group led by Gerry Rafferty and grass song when you do it in a set." for one week "A Handful Of Songs" Warner Bros. Publications: Gram International Inc. Joe Egan. The tune peaked at When songs work well was one of their numbers featured 1. Whitney Houston, "My Love (BMI) onstage, it's sometimes diffi- in the movie "The Tommy Steele Is Your Love." No. 6 on Billboard's Hot 100 cult to translate that ener- Story" that year and won an Ivor 2. "Touched By An Angel: The Some of the most interesting in 1973. gy to a record, but Bradley Novello Award. Bart and his co- Album." cover tunes are the ones that take "I heard that song in the and her musicians accom- writers also provided the music for 3. Jonny Lang, "Wander This a song from one genre and totally '70s and always loved it," plish the task on "Stuck In Steele's 1959 film "Tommy The World." reinvent it in a different style. says Dale Ann Bradley. "It's The Middle With You." Toreador," with "Little White Bull" 4. Creedence Clearwater Bluegrass songstress Dale Ann just a happy, silly lit-le song, "The vocal starts it out, entering the chart in December Revival, "Guitar Anthology" in re- it for 12 weeks, rising No. 5. Trilogy Bradley worked up a spirited and the guitar the song and we just started off real that year to "Star Wars -Special minded me of a dobro. I thought a fast, and it was a captured 6. It re- entered in March 1960 for Edition." rendition of "Stuck In The Mid- dobro would sound really good on moment," says Bradley. "Some- five weeks, peaking at No. 30. dle With You" to perform in her that song, and so would a banjo. So thing like that you never know how Bart was also influential in the Assistance in preparing this col- live shows and kept getting such we just tried it out of curiosity. it's going to work, but it's one of the launch of Sir Cliff Richard's 41- umn was provided by Nigel enthusiastic response that she "Before we recorded it, we'd most fun things I've ever done." year recording career, writing the Hunter in London. BILLBOARD MAY 1, 1999 43 www.americanradiohistory.com nternatìonaTHE LATEST NEWS AND VIEWS FROM AROUND THE WORLD WMI's Lopez Preaches `Iconoclasm,' MTV Moues German NQ Rival Viva Decries `Strategic Mistake' Stresses local Acts At Asia Meeting BY WOLFGANG SPAHR Hamburg Media Institution and BY OWEN HUGHES increasing demand by consumers for HAMBURG-Germany's key mu- Sen. Dr. Thomas Mirow." HONG KONG-Bonding, fraternity, local artists, and WMI must "take up sic-TV channels are making bold Hansen says MTV will maintain and building a worldwide family of all options to find new talent," Lopez moves in their longstanding game of its presence in the city through links labels marked the themes of this said. He added that this is vital both chess. to new media and TV production year's Warner Music International artistically and financially, because MTV Germany's announcement activities. In addition to the head (WMI) worldwide managing direc- of the industry's difficulty in raising of its intention to move from Ham- office in Munich, MTV will continue tors' conference, held April 19 -22 at prices for recorded music product burg to Munich (BillboardBuietin, to maintain production facilities in the Grand Hyatt Hotel here. over the last few years and for the April 16) was followed by rival Berlin as well as offices in Frank- Three years after the division's foreseeable future. Viva's offer to move its adult-orient- furt and Cologne. last conference in Sydney, speaker LOPEZ In a video presentation on WMI's ed channel Viva2 to Hamburg from The president of the Bavarian after speaker endorsed the com- financial and marketing position, it its present location in Cologne. State Office of the New Media, Dr. ments about sister labels by Atlantic and British music going to continen- was noted that in territories outside Brent Hansen, president /CEO Wolf-Dieter Ring, emphatically wel- Records Group co- chairman/co -CEO tal Europe and North America, said the U.S., local repertoire accounts of MTV Europe, comed MTV's Ahmet Ertegun that "at last it real- Lopez. Over the last few years, "the for 51% of industrywide sales, 7% and Christiane zu decision to re- ly feels like a family." Elektra Enter- world has become a bigger place, and more than international repertoire. Salm, managing locate to Mu- tainment chairman /CEO Sylvia it is a challenge to develop new tal- This was especially true in developed director of MTV nich. Rhone added, "We are one company ent for international markets markets like Germany, France, and Central Europe, "In MTV we under the skin." In attendance to because their presence is required Italy. Within WMI, local repertoire announced the will be gaining hear those sentiments and take part all around the world," he stated. accounts for 35% of sales. decision in Ham- an interesting in the confab were Warner Music At the same time, there is an (Continued on page 69) burg and noted and innovative Group co- chairmen Bob Daly and that the present broadcaster in Terry Semel. lease- signed in Bavaria, help- Yet amid the back -slapping at the 1995 -for the ing to enhance level of cooper ation between the Warner links With Aussie broadcaster's SALM the state's ap- labels, buoyed by markedly improved Hamburg offices peal as a media financial results for the first quarter will expire at the end of this year. center," Ring says. of 1999, there were some sober Tourism Hotly For Campaign MTV will move this fall. For the roughly 50 employees who reminders of the challenges ahead. "In Munich, we've been offered a will be affected by the relocation, a WMI chairman /CEO Ramon BY NAZIR HUSAIN paign. location which perfectly suits our scheme is being devised to reduce Lopez warned that consolidation in SINGAPORE -Warner Music Three songs were composed and requirements, internal communica- undue financial hardship caused by the music industry, the fragmenta- International has teamed up with produced for the campaign-"Love tions, and working conditions," says the move, says Salm. tion of the market through localiza- the Australian Tourism Commis- Snack," sung in Mandarin by pop- Salm, commenting on MTV's deci- The issue of music TV in Ger- tion, and the "pernicious" problem of sion (ATC) and Ansett Australia ular Singaporean actress Ann Kok; sion. "In addition, Munich offers many is highly politicized both piracy will have to be tackled if the Airlines in a campaign "Weightless," sung in very good media resources as far as inside and outside the business. Viva company wants to continue to grow that has Asian record- Cantonese by rising production facilities, the political was formed as a consortium of four in the next century (BillboardBul- ing artists promoting `Music is all Hong Kong Canto -pop climate, and young talent in the majors and is currently majority - letin, April 20). Australia as a destina- star Jack Wu; and area of electronic media are con- owned by the companies linked to Consolidation means the industry tion to Asia's young about taking "You Can Run Away," cerned." Universal, EMI, Sony, and Warner. now resembles that of the 1950s and travel market. sung by well -known So far, MTV has not revealed the Because frequencies on the all - '60s. Lopez cautioned, "Large orga- The three-way, three - people on a Malaysian vocalist location of its new headquarters in important cable networks are con- nizations are not fruitful places for year partnership fea- Nora in Bahasa for the Munich. The operation broadcasts trolled by the authorities of Ger- creative thinking ... We must turing key artists a- journey' Indonesia and Malay- German versions of MTV and VH -1 many's 16 individual Länder remain creatively agile and an icon- cross Asia will carry sia markets and in programming to Germany, Switzer- (states), the issues of location and oclastic organization which pushes into the Sydney 2000 English for the region. land, and Austria. frequency allocation are inextrica- back the boundaries of creative and Olympics and beyond. The promo- Music videos for the songs were Says Hansen, "The move by no ble. marketing thinking." tion will see original songs by shot on location in Australia, and means marks the end of our part- Dieter Gorny, managing director This includes accelerating the select Warner artists featured in footage was incorporated into the nership with Hamburg, where we of Viva TV in Cologne, immediately search for new talent. In the past, the ATC's new `Australia -See You ATC's TV campaign. have always felt very comfortable, responded to MTV's decision to relo- international markets meant Amer- There" regional advertising cam- (Continued on page 69) particularly thanks to the support cate. He announced that Viva2 would ican music going into Europe and which we have received from the (Continued on next page) ilrfrjtb Reed Exhibition 411,0 Companies DeIr erng Business Contacts.: JUNE 22-28' www.midem.corm FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT REED MIDEM ORGANISATION: USA: Tel: 1 (212) 699 4220, Fax: 1 (2121 689 4348. E MAIL: 104705,1526 @campuserve.com I midem @aol,cam HEADOUARTERSIFRANCE: Tal: 33 (0)1 41 90 44 60, Fax: 33 1011 41 90 44 50 UK: Tel: 44 (0)171 528 0086, Fax: 44 (01171 895 0549 GERMANY: Tel: 49 (0)7631 17880, Fax: 49 (017631 176823, Email: 106750,[email protected] JAPAN: Tel: 81 (3) 3542 3114, Fax: 81 (3) 3542 3115. Email: lily.ano@mtf,biglobe.ne.jp HONG KONG: Tel: (852) 2965 1618 / 2824 1069, Fax: 18521 2507 5186. Email: 106534,167 @compuserve. cam AUSTRALIA: Tel: 61 (21 5557 7766, Fax: 61 (2) 9557 7788. Emall: [email protected] 44 BILLBOARD MAY 1, 1999 www.americanradiohistory.com International Female Singers Break Records newsline ... Hikaru Utada finds `Love' Blooming Bic Runga Enjoys `Drive' To The Top BY STEVE McCLURE BY DAVID McNICKEL THE FRENCH MUSIC MARKET suffered a minor slump during the first quar- TOKYO As expected, 16-year-old Hikaru Utada's debut AUCKLAND, New Zealand - Domestic sales of New ter of 1999, according to figures from labels' body SNEP The value of album, "First Love" (Toshiba -EMI), has become Japan's Zealand singer /songwriter Bic Runga's debut album, shipments was 1.64 billion francs ($267.2 million), down 2% compared all-time top- selling album (Global Music Pulse, Billboard, "Drive," have made it the biggest-selling debut album by with the same period in 1998. The continuing decline of the singles mar - April 24). a local female artist, according to her record company, ket-8 million units shipped during the quarter, compared with 10.1 mil- As of April 22, the soul/R &B -flavored album, which was Sony Music NZ. lion in 1998 -was slightly offset by a 5% increase in album sales, up to 26.3 released March 10, had shipped 6 million units, according Nearly two years after its July '97 release (Billboard, million units, with a 1% increase in value to 1.415 billion francs ($229.2 to the label. With orders continuing to come in, the status Feb. 28, 1998), "Drive" has gone more than four- times -plat- million). Domestic product accounted for 53.9% of sales, compared with of "First Love" as Japan's most popular album ever is inum with 70,000 sales (platinum in New Zealand is 15,000 44.3% during the same period last year. RÉMI BOUTON assured. units). That performance has far exceeded the double -plat- The country's previous best -selling album was "The inum status Sony Music NZ had initially hoped for, accord- ANDREW LLOYD W EBB E R is to buy back the 30% stake in his Really Useful Best -Pleasure" by pop duo B'z, with shipments of 5.83 ing to marketing director Micheal Bradshaw. Group, held by Universal Music, for $75 million (BillboardEkdletin, April million units, according to Rooms Records. As well as breaking domestic records, "Drive" has been 20). Universal inherited the stake from PolyGram, which paid $110 million "Nobody expected that the album would sell million a major contributing factor to Sony's current claim of hav- for it in 1991. The company, which controls rights to Webber's composi- copies," says Toshiba -EMI president Masaaki Saito. ing 44% market share of local music sales. Bradshaw tions, including the musicals "Phantom Of The Opera," "Cats," and "We're very lucky to have her." Saito says the label spent admits, however, that the album got off to a slow start - "Starlight Express," made a profit last year of 12.5 million pounds ($20.4 an unusually long time -six months -preparing for the with radio play for the first single, "Drive," being particu- million). As part of the deal, Universal has renewed its licensing deal for launch of Utada's debut single, `Automatic," which was larly difficult to secure. "It was almost maudlin -sounding," music, video, and publishing rights with Really Useful Group. An output released Dec. 9, 1998, and, instead of trying to get a TV he says, "and we really struggled with it at radio. But we deal covers forthcoming recordings, including a cast video of "Joseph And "tie -up" for the single, promoted it heavily to FM radio stuck with it for months, and even though it eventually only The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat," due later this year. programmers. got to 20 on the chart, it was actually really good for us, as MARK SOLOMONS "It's pretty amazing to it just seemed to stay around imagine that so many people for a long, long time." VIRGIN CINEMAS JAPAN has opened its first multiplex movie theater, the in Japan know my name and Runga continued to play first Japanese cinema with a dedicated music retailer. The 14 -screen the- actually listen to my music," small cafe gigs, and she had an ater, located in the Hisayama suburb of the southwest- says Utada, who was born and influential fan base at college ern city of Fukuoka, opened April 23 with a 1,065- raised in New York (her moth- radio. "Drive" had a stunning square -foot music store stocked with soundtracks, artist er is singer Keiko Fuji and her video that enjoyed heavy play albums, and singles. The store -called "the Store"-will father is producer Teruzane on local music channel Max TV also stock videos and DVDs. The theater is part of the Utada) and now attends the Sony A &R manager Mal- new Torius shopping mall, the largest in Japan. Virgin Tokyo -based American colm Black says that despite Cinemas Japan president Mark Yamamoto says the com- School. the set's release in the U.S. pany-part of Virgin Entertainment Japan Ltd. -plans to open three "I don't know-this might and most major European and multiplex complexes this year, including the one in Hisayama, and a total sound strange, but it seemed Asian territories, internation- of 20 in the next four to five years. STEVE McCLURE too easy! I really appreciate the al sales of "Drive" have been way Toshiba -EMI has let me do moderate. "She's been em- EMI MUSIC PUBLISHING opens a Danish office in Copenhagen Saturday (1). UTADA my own thing right from the RUNGA braced by the media and audi- Thomas Höhne, formerly director of international exploitation at EMI - beginning," she adds. "They've ences in those territories," he Medley, the major's record label operation in the territory, will head the made it easy for me to be the artist that I want to be." observes. "The one thing missing to turn it into a major- new venture. A creative manager will be named in the near future, and Notes Saito, "Her music suits the recent trend in the selling, as opposed to a moderate -selling, record, has been other staff will be hired as the business grows. At EMI -Medley, Höhne, 43, Japanese market of R &B -based pop vocalists becoming a radio hit." Black notes that although Runga was "quite has been associated with the international success of Michael Learns To popular, but she's different because she writes her own clearly adult contemporary" in New Zealand, she has fall- Rock, Me & My, and Cartoons, among others. He will report to Stefan material." en somewhere between AC and alternative in internation- Egmar, regional managing director of EMI Music Publishing Sweden. "Automatic" has sold 2.2 million copies since its release al radio markets. CHARLES FERRO on Dec. 9, and follow-up single "Movin' On Without You" Rungs made a concerted international promo effort last has moved 1.5 million units, according to Toshiba -EMI. year, visiting key European territories with a full band. In the FRENCH INDEPENDENT LABEL Atmosphériques, music publisher Delabel Both singles and the album U.S., she played Lilith Fair dates in August and toured Aus- Editions, and rock group Louise Attaque have filed a copyright- infringe- have reached No. 1 on the tralia supporting Neil Finn in June. ment lawsuit against a student from the city of Alès, France, who had cre- Japanese charts. While her activity might make others' heads spin, it's a ated Web pages offering to download MP3 files featuring an alleged pirate Utada's amazing success labor of love for Runga, who says, "Music is the one thing recording of a concert by the band. Jean- Claude Zylberstein, lawyer for caps a recent strong return to I feel really passionate about. Nothing compares to playing Atmosphériques and Delabel Editions, says that neither the label nor the form for Toshiba -EMI (Bill- your songs live. publisher is seeking damages but that they are aiming to use the case as board, Feb. 13), which in all of "I knew that after the recording was finished, the next an educational platform to inform youngsters about copyright law and its 1998 had just one No. l single year and a half would be spent promoting the album-so I application to the Internet. EMMANUEL LEGRAND ("Power" by Pocket Biscuits in knew I had to make sure that I was 100% happy with it." August). Bradshaw says that Sony is hoping for a new album by BORDERS IS GEARING UP in the U.K. for the May 29 opening of its latest It also marks a personal SAITO Christmas, and Black is confident about its global poten- store, in the city of Leeds, in northern England, by vindication for Saito, who since tial, considering her worldwide promotional efforts. "Bic unveiling its management team for the new outlet. becoming president of the label in June 1997 has presided worked incredibly hard last year. She's done a ton of one- The team will report to executive GM Nancy Doan, OlirJ- over a difficult period of restructuring while coping with on -one at small retail and radio, and everyone knows who who moves from Borders' Oxford Street flagship store E pressure from EMI's senior management in London to she is and likes her a lot. When she delivers the record this in London, where she has been support GM. Doan come up with some domestic -repertoire hits. time around, I think it's really going to go for her." moved to the U.K. in time for the opening of that store -Borders' first in the U.K. -in August 1998. The Leeds Borders Books Music Cafe covers 32,500 square feet spread over three floors. MTV MOVES GERMAN HEADQUARTERS TOM FERGUSON (Continued from preceding page) MTV EUROPE'S U.K. SERVICE suffered disruption to its programming April move from Cologne to Hamburg, based in Hamburg, ensuring direct tive wanted to be quoted, off-the- 15 following a fire at its north London studios the pre- provided that it is fed into the local access to top stars and customers," record comments reveal disap- vious night (Billboardllletin, April 16). No one was cable network. This could cause he says. pointment and negative feelings injured during the blaze, which damaged two studios, problems due to tight cable capacity. Gorny adds, "In Munich, you toward MTV and the broadcaster was reporting "business as usual" Viva will be setting up an office in won't simply meet a major label's "Berlin with its progressive music l the following day. However, some 150 staffers have been MUSIC TELEVISION Hamburg and intensifying advertis- A &R manager in a club to do busi- trends would have been under- temporarily relocated while repair work is carried out ing sales in Hamburg, says Gorny. ness or talk casually with advertis- standable, but Munich ?" asks one on the Camden Lock studios. MARK SOLOMONS He called MTV's decision to leave ers about campaigns." bewildered executive. Hamburg, where 70% of all Ger- German record companies and Some record companies have hint- HMV U.K. LTD. is appointing Andrew Clarke to its board as information many's record releases originate, a music publishers in Hamburg pri- ed that they would wish to work technologies director, a new post. Clarke joined HMV U.K. in June 1995 "strategic mistake." vately questioned MTV's decision more closely with Viva in support- as business systems manager, and in his new position he reports directly "Almost the entire record indus- to leave Germany's leading music ing up- and -coming young talent in to HMV Europe managing director Brian McLaughlin. TOM FERGUSON try, producers, and publishers are city. Although no industry execu- Hamburg, Gorny says. BILLBOARD MAY 1, 1999 45 www.americanradiohistory.com r çw TM 01999. 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BABY ONE MORE TIME JIVE/ 20 12 SURFACE PHASE MERCURY 20 13 2PAC GREATEST HITS JIVE/ROUGH TRADE 20 17 CARTOONS TOONAGE EMI VIRGIN CANADA (SoundScan) 05/1/99 NETHERLANDS (Stichting Mega Top 100) 04/24/99 AUSTRALIA (ARIA) 04/19/99 ITALY ( Musica e DischVFIMI) 04/19/99 t E wpm( SINGLES mot yam SINGLES WEEK WEED( SINGLES wsmmt wá SINGLES 1 1 SQUEEZE TOY THE BOOMTANG BOYS VRGINEMi 1 1 BABY ONE MORE TIME BRITNEY SPEARS 1 5 FLAT BEAT MR. OIZO UNIVERSAL 1 1 WE'RE GOING TO IBIZA! VENGABOYS ZOMBA ... 2 2 GOODBYE SPICE GIRLS VIRGIN/EMI JIVE/MUSHROOM/FESTIVAL 2 1 BABY ONE MORE TIME BRITNEY SPEARS 2 3 TARZAN & JANE TOY -BOX EDEL ... COLUMBIN 3 3 THE ANIMAL SONG SAVAGE GARDEN 2 3 WHY DON'T YOU GET A JOB? THE OFFSPRING JIVE/VIRGIN 3 2 ... BABY ONE MORE TIME BRITNEY SPEARS SONY COLUMBIA 3 2 PRETTY FLY (FOR A WHITE GUY) THE OFFSPRING 4 4 BELIEVE CHER WARNER JIVE/ZOMBA 3 6 WE LIKE TO PARTY! VENGABOYS SHOCK COLUMBIA soUINT! 5 6 KISS ME SIXPENCE NONE THE RICHER 4 4 IF YOU BELIEVE SASHA WARNER TLC BMG 4 8 NO SCRUBS ANGGUN EPIC COLUMBIA 4 4 SNOW IN THE SAHARA 5 6 FLAT BEAT MR. OIZO PIAS 5 2 THAT DON'T IMPRESS ME MUCH SHANIA TWAIN 6 5 CANDLE IN THE WIND 1997/SOMETHING ABOUT 5 3 OGGI SONO 10 ALEX BRITTI UNIVERSAL MERCURY /UNIVERSAL THE WAY YOU LOOK TONIGHT ELTON JOHN MER- 6 9 BYE BYE BABY TQ EPIC 6 7 PROMISES THE CRANBERRIES ISLAND POLYDOR 6 4 THE ANIMAL SONG SAVAGE GARDEN ROADSHOW/ CURY/UNIVERSAL 7 5 DIEP IN MIJN HART FRANS BAUER & CORRY KON- 7 15 BLUE EIFFEL 65 SKOOBY/LEVEL ONE WEA 7 7 BLUE MONDAY ORGY ELEMENTREE/REPRISEANARNER INGS KOCH 8 9 BLA BLA BLA GIGI D'AGOSTINO BXR MEDIA MCNUNIVERSAL 8 10 PROMISES THE CRANBERRIES ISLAND 7 7 TOUCH IT MONIFAH 8 17 NO SCRUBS TLC amp 8 9 8 2 TIMES ANN LEE ENERGY 9 12 WRITTEN IN THE STARS ELTON JOHN & LEANN 5 ANTHEM FOR THE YEAR 2000 SILVERCHAIR MUR- 9 7 THE LAUNCH DJ JEAN DIGIDANCE 10 20 STRONG ENOUGH CHER WEA RIMES CURB/ROCKET/MERCURY MUR/SONY 11 17 TURN AROUND PHATTS & SMALL TIME 10 8 (GOD MUST HAVE SPENT) A LITTLE MORE TIME 10 11 BETTER OFF ALONE DJ JURGEN ZOMBA 9 11 UNTIL THE TIME IS THROUGH FIVE BMG 12 11 I FLY ROXETTE ROSETTE RECORDINGS/EMI ON YOU 'N SYNC RCA 11 8 WONDERFUL LIFE MATILDE SANTING EPIC 10 9 THIS KISS FAITH HILL WEA WISH COULD 13 10 ERASE/REWIND THE CARDIGANS POLYDOR 11 9 MUSIC SOUNDS BETTER WITH YOU STARDUST 12 13 STRONG ENOUGH CHER WARNER 11 15 HAVE YOU EVER? BRANDY WEA ROULENIRGIN/EMI 12 10 NO MATTER WHAT BOYZONE POLYDOR/UNIVERSAL 14 6 BOOM, BOOM, BOOM, BOOM! VENGABOYS TIME 13 10 NARCOTIC LIQUIDO VIRGIN 12 13 WE LIKE TO PARTY! VENGABOYS GROOVILICIOUS/ 13 13 FLY AWAY LENNY KRAVITZ VIRGIN 15 13 NARCOTIC LIQUIDO VIRGIN 14 12 IN DE WOLKEN DE KAST CNR STRICTLY RHYTHM 14 20 STRONG ENOUGH CHER WEA 16 12 TENDER BLUR FOOD/EMI 13 14 HARD KNOCK LIFE (GHETTO ANTHEM) REMIXES 15 NEW POCO LOCO POCO LOCO GANG CNR 15 17 YOU DON'T KNOW ME ARMAND VAN HELDEN 17 NEW MARIA BLONDIE BEYOND /BMG JAY -Z ROC- A- FELLA/DEF JAM/MERCURY AS GEORGE MICHAEL FEATURING MARY J. BLIGE 16 14 SHOCK 18 NEW SAD EYES BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN COLUMBIA 14 17 HEARTBREAK HOTEL WHITNEY HOUSTON FEA- EPIC 16 NEW GIRLFRIEND /BOYFRIEND BLACKSTREET INTER - 19 NEW REAL LIFE BON JOVI WEA TURING FAITH EVANS & KELLY PRICE ARISTA/BMG 15 LEUN OP MIJ RUTH JACOTT DINO SCOPE/UNIVERSAL 15 16 GIVE IT TO YOU JORDAN KNIGHT INTERSCOPE/UNI- 17 20 19 YOU GET WHAT YOU GIVE NEW RADICALS UNIVER- 17 NEW SMILE 'N' SHINE PANDORA MCNUNIVERSAL VERSAL 18 20 HARDER DAN IK HEBBEN KAN BLOF EMI SAL 18 14 LULLABY SHAWN MULLINS COLUMBIA 16 11 YOU DON'T KNOW ME ARMAND VAN HELDEN 19 NEW MY NAME IS EMINEM POLYDOR/UNIVERSAL HARDEN NUMUZIK 19 16 HOW DEEP IS YOUR LOVE DRU HILL MERCURY /UNI- ALBUMS FEATURING DUANE 20 16 SIMARIK TARKAN POLYDOR/UNIVERSAL 17 15 I STILL BELIEVE MARIAN CAREY COLUMBI/VSONY VERSAL 1 2 ANDREA BOCELLI SOGNO SUGAR/UNIVERSAL 18 RE PARADOXX 666 DJ LINE ALBUMS 20 NEW TEARIN' UP MY HEART 'N SYNC BMC 2 3 SKUNK ANANSIE POST ORGASMIC CHILL VIRGIN 19 20 STAY THE SAME JOEY MCINTYRE cvsonY 3 1 LITFIBA INFINITO IRA/EMI 1 5 VENGABOYS GREATEST HITS ZOMBA ALBUMS 20 RE JACKIE'S STRENGTH TORI AMOS ATLANTIGWARNER 4 5 PINO DANIELE COME UN GELATO ALL'EQUATORE 2 3 ILSE DELANGE WORLD OF HURT WARNER 1 1 BEE GEES ONE NIGHT ONLY POLYDORNNIVERSAL CGD/WARNER ALBUMS 3 2 BLOF BOVEN EMI 2 2 SHANIA TWAIN COME ON OVER MERCURYNNIVERSAL 5 7 ANTONACCI MI FAI STARE BENE MERCURY 1 1 SHANIA TWAIN COME ON OVER MERCURY 3 THE OFFSPRING AMERICANA COLUMBIA BIAGIO 4 1 ANDREA BOCELLI SOGNO POLYDOWUNIVERSAL 2 3 ANDREA BOCELLI SOGNO LONDON/PHILIPS/UNIVERSAL 4 4 FATBOY SLIM YOU'VE COME A LONG WAY, BABY 6 4 FABRIZIO DE ANDRE DE ANDRE IN CONCERTO 5 16 ABBA 25 JAAR NA "WATERLOO" POLYDOR/UNIVERSAL 3 7 TLC FANMAIL LAFACE/ARISTABMG COLUMBIA RICORDI/BMG 4 4 AMERICANA COLUMBINSONY 6 4 GEORGE MICHAEL LADIES & GENTLEMEN: THE THE OFFSPRING 5 6 ANDREA BOCELLI SOGNO UNIVERSAL 7 14 ANGGUN ANGGUN EPIC 5 6 CHER BELIEVE WARNER BEST OF GEORGE MICHAEL EPIC 6 7 KORN FOLLOW THE LEADER EPIC 8 6 ALEX BRITTI POP -SAN REMO EDITION UNIVERSAL JIVE/BMG 6 5 BRITNEY SPEARS ... BABY ONE MORE TIME WARNER 7 7 CHER BELIEVE 7 10 THE LIVING END THE LIVING END EMI 9 NEW RENATO ZERO I MITI MUSICA -RENATO ZERO RCA 7 9 SOUNDTRACK THE MATRIX MAVERICK/WARNER 8 6 MATILDE SANTING & THE OVERSOUL 13 TO 0TH- 8 NEW SOUNDTRACK MATRIX WEA 10 NEW VASCO ROSSI I MITI MUSICA -VASCO ROSSI 8 2 NAS I AM ... coluMBlABOrvY 9 5 SILVERCHAIR NEON BALLROOM MURMUR/SONY 9 8 VARIOUS ARTISTS FAMILY VALUES TOUR '98 ERS TO ONE EPIC RICORDI/BMG GRAND SLAM DODGY BONUS IMMORTAUEPIC/SONY 9 9 ANOUK TOGETHER ALONE DINO 10 NEW SPIDERBAIT -THE 11 8 BRITNEY SPEARS ... BABY ONE MORE TIME JIVE/ UNIVERSAL 10 12 VARIOUS ARTISTS MC MARIO MIXDOWN 99 SONY/ 10 NEW RUTH JACOTT VALS VERLANGEN DINO VIRGIN SONY DISCOS 11 NEW FRENZAL RHOMB A MAN'S NOT A CAMEL SHOCK 12 CHER BELIEVE WEA 11 8 GOLDEN EARRING PARADISE IN DISTRESS CNR 20 TALK ON CORNERS 543 /EASTWEST/WARNER 11 10 EMINEM THE SLIM SHADY LP WEB/AFTERMATIINTERSCOPE 12 9 THE CORRS 13 11 THE CARDIGANS GRAN TURISMO STOCKHOLM/POLY- TLC FANMAIL BMG MASSIVE 2000 MILLENI- 12 19 13 19 U2 BEST OF 1980 -1990 ISLAND /UNIVERSAL 12 13 VARIOUS ARTISTS -THE DOR PLR/EMI 13 10 BRITNEY SPEARS ... BABY ONE MORE TIME 14 16 LAURYN HILL THE MISEDUCATION OF LAURYN 14 15 GEORGE MICHAEL LADIES & GENTLEMEN: THE 13 11 VARIOUS ARTISTS 1999 GRAMMY NOMINEES JIVE/ZOMBA HILL RUFFHOUSE/COLUMBIA BEST OF GEORGE MICHAEL EPIC WARNER COMPILATION UNIT/WARNER 14 SKUNK ANANSIE POST ORGASMIC CHILL VIRGIN 15 8 VARIOUS ARTISTS FAMILY VALUES FALL TOUR '98 14 AMERICANA COLUMBIA 14 18 SKY PIECE OF PARADISE EMI 15 10 THE OFFSPRING NAAR HUIS S.M.A.R.T /SONY EPIC 15 17 ACDA & DE MUNNIK 16 16 BLUR 13 FOOD /EMI 15 16 PROZZAK HOT SHOW BY PROZZAK EPIC/SONY 16 11 2PAC GREATEST HITS JIVE/MUSHROOM /SONY FORD SINGS THE BLUES 16 13 2PAC GREATEST HITS JIVE/ZOMBA 17 FIORELLA MANNOIA CERTE PICCOLE VOCI HARPO/ 16 15 EVERLAST WHITEY 17 15 WENDY MATTHEWS STEPPING STONES -BEST OF 17 TOMMY BOY/WARNER 17 11 U2 THE BEST OF 1980- 1990/THE B -SIDES COLUMBIA BMG VENGABOYS THE PARTY ALBUM! DEP INTERNATIONAL 17 14 I MUSICA BATTISTI ISLAND/MERCURY/UNIVERSAL 18 18 CHER BELIEVE WEA 18 12 LUCID BATTISTI MITI -LUCID 18 NEW RICKY MARTIN VUELVE Sony DISCOS/SONY 18 20 EMMA SHAPPLIN CARMINE MEO EMI 19 13 VONDA SHEPARD SONGS FROM ALLY MCBEAL (TV NUMERO UNOBMG 19 17 U THE MISEDUCATION OF LAURYN NEW TQ THEY NEVER SAW ME COMING EPIC SOUNDTRACK) EPIC 19 NEW BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN 18 TRACKS COLUMBIA HILL RUFFHOUSÜCOLUMBIA/SONY 19 MERMAID AVENUE WEA 20 19 DANIELE SILVESTRI SIG. DAPATAS RICORDIBMG 20 20 BAZ LUHRMANN SOMETHING FOR EVERYBODY EMI 20 NEW THE CORRS TALK ON CORNERS 143/LAVA/WARNER 20 NEW BILLY BRAGG & WILCO Hits Of The World is compiled at Billboard /London by Linda Nash and Menno Visser. Contact 44- 171 -323 -6686, fax 44- 171 -323 -2314/2316. NEW = New Entry RE = Re -Entry 46 BILLBOARD MAY 1, 1999 www.americanradiohistory.com HITS OF THE WORLD MUSIC EU ROC HART 04/31/99 8 MEDIA SPAIN (AFYVE/ALEF MW 04/10/99 THIS LAST THS LAST WEEK JIVED( SINGLES WED( MIED( SINGLES 1 1 . BABY ONE MORE TIME BRITNEY SPEARS JIVE 1 NEW MARIA BLONDIE BEYONC/ARIOLA 2 2 FLAT BEAT MR. OIZO F COMMUNICATIONS 2 2 SALOME CHAYANNE COLUMBIA 3 4 STRONG ENOUGH CHER WEA 3 1 IT'S NOT RIGHT BUT IT'S OKAY WHITNEY HOUS- MUSIC 4 6 BOOM, BOOM, BOOM, BOOM! VENGABOYS VIO- TON ARIOLA NIS LENT /JIVE 4 3 PROMISES THE CRANBERRIES ISLAND /POLYGRAM THE LATEST MUSIC NEWS FROM AROUND THE PLANET 5 7 MARIA BLONDIE BEYOND /RCA 5 5 FLAT BEAT MR. OIZO VALE 6 3 PRETTY FLY (FOR A WHITE GUY) THE OFFSPRING 6 8 YOU GET WHAT YOU GIVE NEW RADICALS COLUMBIA UNIVERSAL 7 5 CHANGES 2PAC AMARU /JIVE 7 4 NOTHING REALLY MATTERS MADONNA WEA EDITED BY DOMINIC PRIDE 8 8 TU M'OUBLIERAS LARUSSO ODEON /EMI 8 6 AS GEORGE MICHAEL FEATURING MARY J. BLIGE 9 NEW MY NAME IS EMINEM INTERSCOPE EPIC 10 NEW MFG (MIT FREUNDLICHEN GRUSSEN) DIE FAN - MAJOR AUSTRALIAN ACTS have contributed monies of the Gay Games in Amsterdam and 9 9 LA ULTIMA CARTA REMIXES LOS CUCAS COLUMBIA TASTISCHEN VIER COLUMBIA 10 NEW NO SCRUBS TLC ARIOLA tracks to an album called "The Future Pro- starring in the musical "Joe." TILL! ALBUMS ALBUMS ject" to raise funds for World Vision Aus- ROBBERT 1 1 ANDREA BOCELLI SOGNO SUGAR/POLYDOR 1 1 HEVIA TIERRA DE NADIE HISPAVOX tralia's child-sponsorship programs and their 2 3 CHER BELIEVE WEA 2 2 CHAYANNE ATADO A TU AMOR COLUMBIA MODEL is 3 2 BRITNEY SPEARS ... BABY ONE MORE TIME JIVE emergency aid program for the Kosovo SWEDISH Victoria Silvstedt 3 3 LA OREJA DE VAN GOGH DILE AL SOL EPIC 4 4 THE OFFSPRING AMERICANA COLUMBIA refugees. The acts include Neil Finn, embarking on a recording career. The Play- 4 4 EL CHAVAL DE LA PECA EL CHAVAL DE LA PECA 5 5 SKUNK ANANSIE POST ORGASMIC CHILL VIRGIN boy magazine 6 8 GEORGE MICHAEL LADIES & GENTLEMEN: THE WEA Crowded House, Tina Arena, Human star 5 5 CHER BELIEVE WEA BEST OF GEORGE MICHAEL EPIC Nature, Tommy Emmanuel, Olivia New- has teamed up with 7 6 THE CORRS TALK ON CORNERS 143/LAVA/ATLANTIC 6 6 ALEJANDRO SANZ MAS WEA ton -John, Kate Ceberano, Leonardo's Swedish production 8 NEW BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN 18 TRACKS COLUMBIA 7 8 JARABE DE PALO DEPENDE VIRGIN 9 7 LAURYN HILL THE MISEDUCATION OF LAURYN 8 RE THE OFFSPRING AMERICANA COLUMBIA Bride, Rick Price, and CDB. The unofficial company Hit Vision HILL RUFFHOUSE/COLUMBIA 9 9 ROXETTE HAVE A NICE DAY ROXETTE RECORDINGS/HIS theme song for the release is "Imagine," per- and was expected to 10 NEW CATATONIA EQUALLY CURSED AND BLESSED PAVOX formed by Emmanuel and Human Nature. release a pop single, BLANCO Y NEGRO 10 RE VAN MORRISON BACK ON TOP VIRGIN The album was issued in April through "Hello Hey," MALAYSIA (RIM) 04/13/99 HONG KONG (IFPI Hong Kocg Group) 04/11/99 Transistor Music. CHRISTIE ELIEZER through EMI Swe- THS LAST THIS LAST den in late April. rvm( WEEK ALBUMS WEEK WED( ALBUMS A NO.1 SINGLE from Germany's foremost EMI Sweden says 1 VENGABOYS THE PARTY ALBUM! MUSIC STREET 1 4 LEO KU LEO KU EEI rappers, Die Fantastischen Vier, has whet- the model's musical 2 2 VARIOUS ARTISTS MN FANTASTIC FEMALES SONY 2 1 EKIN CHENG TOGETHER! ems ted appetites for the new album and career will kick off SILVSTEDT 3 5 ZIANA ZAIN ZIANA ZAIN BMG 3 NEW EDMUND LEUNG GREAT FUN AT ALL TIMES - scotched rumors of a breakup. The track in Scandinavia, but 4 3 MARIAH CAREY #l'S SONY EDMUND LEUNG CAPITAL ARTISTS "mfg," short for "Mit Freundlichen Grüs- it is looking to release her music interna- 5 7 VARIOUS ARTISTS VENGADANCE MUSIC STREET 4 2 ANDY HUI FAITH WITH HEART GO EAST sen" (Best Wishes), debuted at No. 1 and is tionally. A second single, as yet unnamed, 6 6 THE OFFSPRING AMERICANA sow 5 RE SHINO SHINO AVEX TRAX 7 NEW SCORPIONS EYE TO EYE WARNER 6 NEW ANDY HUI FAITH IN LOVE GO EAST/DECCA currently No. 2. For the past three years, all will be released in August, when it's expect- 8 4 VARIOUS ARTISTS GRAMMY NOMINEES (POP 7 5 JACKY CHEUNG SOMEONE UNIVERSAL of the band's members either started suc- ed Silvstedt will put out her album. During ROCK GOLD) WARNER 8 3 GRACE IP RPG EEG/FITTO cessful solo projects or took care of the April, Hit Vision has written and produced 9 10 SITI NURHALIZA & NORANIZA IDRIS SERI BALAS 9 10 GALLEN LO NEVER GIVE UP NICE TRACK band's record label, management, and book- songs for Swedish dance acts Popsie and SUWAH 10 7 ANDY HUI ULTIMATE BEST OF THE BEST-ANDY ing agency, Four - Pandora. Says EMI Sweden managing 10 9 MICHAEL & VICTOR FEEL LIKE SEEING YOU ROCK HUI CAPITAL ARTISTS Music. Thomas D's director Stefan Gullberg, "We were "Solo" album and approached by Silvstedt, and after hearing IRELAND (IRMNChart- Track) 04/16/99 BELGIUM (Promuvi) 04/23/99 "Dee - her music, we actually thought it was more THIS LAST THIS LAST Michael WED( WED( SINGLES MiD]( WED( SINGLES Jot Hausmarke" than good enough." KAI R. LOFTHUS 1 1 SWEAR IT AGAIN WESTLIFE RCA 1 1 ... BABY ONE MORE TIME BRITNEY SPEARS JIVE/ Beck's "Weltweit" 2 7 WITCH DOCTOR CARTOONS EMI ZOMBA SPAIN'S DYNAMIC DUO Los Del Río hopes to 3 3 .. BABY ONE MORE TIME BRITNEY SPEARS JIVE 2 3 PUMP IT UP BLACK & WHITE BROTHERS NEWS/ set were both 4 2 FLAT BEAT MR. OIZO F COMMUNICATIONS/PIAS BMG released on Four- repeat its worldwide "Macarena" success 5 INTERSCOPE 9 MY NAME IS EMINEM 3 NEW FLAT BEAT MR. OIZO F COMMUNICATIONS/PIAS Music through Co- with a new dance single, ` Baila Baila" (Dance 6 NEW PERFECT MOMENT MARTINE McCUTCHEON INNO- 4 2 STRONG ENOUGH CHER WARNER CENTNIRGIN 5 4 TU M'OUBLIERAS LARUSSO EMI lumbia and re- Dance), almost five years after the original 7 5 THANK ABBA FOR THE MUSIC VARIOUS ARTISTS 6 7 WE'RE GOING TO IBIZA! VENGABOYS BREAKIN'/ ceived critical "Macarena" became an international dance EPIC great ZOMBA 8 4 YOU GET WHAT YOU GIVE NEW RADICALS MCA new SMUDO craze and even the unofficial theme tune of 7 6 KING OF MY CASTLE WAMDUE PROJECT ARCADE acclaim. The 9 NEW TURN AROUND PHATS & SMALL MULTIPLY 8 9 PROMISE MILK INC. ANTLER -SUBWAY/EMI album, "Vier Neu - U.S. President Clinton's presidential elec- 10 6 WE LIKE TO PARTY! VENGABOYS POSITIVA 9 NEW LET'S GO TO THE PARTY POCO LOCO GANG nundneunzig" (Four Ninety- Nine), partly tion campaign. Antonio Romero and Rafael ALBUMS ARCADE recorded in the legendary Conny Plank Stu- Ruiz each received a plaque from the Span- 1 1 VARIOUS ARTISTS NOW THAT'S WHAT I CALL 10 10 CHANGES 2PAC JIVE/ZOMBA MUSIC! 42 EMINIRGIN /POLYGRAM ALBUMS dio near Cologne, Germany, is "a very ish authors' rights body SGAE on April 19 2 2 VENGABOYS THE PARTY ALBUM! POSITIVA 1 2 FRANCIS CABREL HORS SAISON SONY diverse album, more so than any of our pre- for their 30 years in show business, 35 3 6 ABBA GOLD- GREATEST HITS POLYDOR 2 3 CHER BELIEVE WARNER 4 4 FATBOY SLIM YOU'VE COME A LONG WAY, BABY vious records," says band member Smudo. albums, 300 registered songs, and for the 3 6 BRITNEY SPEARS ... BABY ONE MORE TIME JIVE/ SKINT Mixing was finished only two weeks prior to most successful Latino single. On the same 5 5 LAURYN HILL THE MISEDUCATION OF LAURYN ZOMBA HILL RUFFHOUSE/COLUMBIA 4 1 CLOUSEAU IN STEREO EMI its planned release on Tuesday (April 27). day, Zafiro Records launched the duo's new 6 7 ROBBIE WILLIAMS I'VE BEEN EXPECTING YOU 5 5 ANDREA BOCELLI SOGNO POLYDOR/UNIVERSAL Label sources say pre- orders are 250,000, album, ` Baila," with the single. "If it takes CHRYSALIS 6 4 DEUS THE IDEAL CRUSH ISLAND /UNIVERSAL 7 8 VARIOUS ARTISTS EIST DARA 7 NEW MYLENE FARMER INNAMORAMENTO POLYDOR/UNI- which would make the set gold on release off here, then it'll be another summer of non- 8 9 THE CHIEFTAINS TEARS OF STONE RCA VERSAL and more than likely make it another No. 1. stop dancing," joked Romero, author of seven 9 10 STEREOPHONICS PERFORMANCE & COCKTAILS vz 8 7 AXELLE RED TOUJOURS MOI VIRGIN 10 3 VARIOUS ARTISTS NEW HITS '99 GLOBALSONY/ 9 9 LARA FABIAN LIVE POLYDORAINIVERSAL CHRISTIAN ARNDT of the album's 10 songs. Zafiro director WARNER 10 8 2PAC GREATEST HITS JIVE/ZOMBA Blanca Salcero says international launch DUTCH CHANTEUSE MATILDE SANTING has the plans depend on how the single and album AUSTRIA (Austrian IFPI /Austria Top 40) 04/20/99 SWITZERLAND (Media Control Switzerland) 04/25/99 Midas touch when it comes to picking songs. fare in Spain. HOWELL LLEWELLYN Ti}55 LAST THIS LAST Her rendition of U.K. singer Black's '80s hit WED( WEB( SINGLES Wm( SINGLES "Wonderful Life" marks her biggest hit to THE SCORPIONS, Germany' veteran rockers, 1 1 ... BABY ONE MORE TIME BRITNEY SPEARS JIVE/ 1 1 ... BABY ONE MORE TIME BRITNEY SPEARS ROUGH TRADE JIVE/MUSIKVERTRIEB date. This issue it falls to No. 11. It also pro- are supporting their latest release with a 2 4 MARIA BLONDIE BMG 2 3 MFG (MIT FREUNDLICHEN GRUSSEN) DIE FAN- pelled her March 8- released album, "To worldwide tour. Their album "Eye To Eye," 3 2 PRETTY FLY (FOR A WHITE GUY) THE OFFSPRING soar TASTISCHEN VIER SONY 4 3 A KLANA INDIANA A KLANA INDIANA EMI 3 2 CHANGES 2PAC JIVE/MUSIKVERTRIEB Others, To One," her sixth on Epic, into the on EastWest Germany, debuted at No. 6 5 7 MFG (MIT FREUNDLICHEN GRUSSEN) DIE FAN- 4 6 MARIA BLONDIE BMG five. is currently No. 8.) origi- when it was released early April. This issue TASTISCHEN VIER SONY top (It She 5 9 SIE SIEHT MICH NICHT XAVIER NAIDOO SONY 6 5 NIE WIEDER SARA BMG 6 4 PRETTY FLY (FOR A WHITE GUY) THE OFFSPRING nally recorded the track for a TV ad for it stands at No. 26. The set is produced by 7 6 CHANGES 2PAC JIVE/ROUGH TRADE SONY insurance company Interpolis, as she did Austria's Peter Wolf, whose previous cred- 8 10 BOOM, BOOM, BOOM, BOOM! VENGABOYS UNIVERSAL 7 5 NIE WIEDER SARA ems 9 8 HOW WILL I KNOW JESSICA JIVE/ROUGH TRADE with her 1997 hit single "Beautiful Peo- its include Frank Zappa, Jefferson Air- 8 7 CHINA IN YOUR HAND FUSION BMG 30 NEW WE CAN LEAVE THE WORLD SASHA WEA 9 8 WE CAN LEAVE THE WORLD SASHA WARNER ple"-a sophisticated cover version of hip- plane, and the Commodores. Wolf has ALBUMS 10 NEW A LIFE SO CHANGED BLUE NATURE EMI pie songstress Melanie's '70s hit. Epic Hol- given the band -together for 27 years -a 1 1 THE OFFSPRING AMERICANA SONY ALBUMS 2 NEW KURT OSTBAHN & DIE KOMBO 50 VER- land GM Gerard Rutte says the album, younger sound. Says vocalist Klaus Meine, 1 2 BRITNEY SPEARS ... BABY ONE MORE TIME SCHILLEWDE -JAHRE IM DIENSTE UNIVERSAL in able to 11VE/MUSIKVENTRIEB which is close to gold (50,000 copies sold) "I'm not sure whether I'll be sing the 3 NEW CLAUDIA JUNG FUR IMMER EMI 2 1 ANDREA BOCELLI SOGNO UNIVERSAL Holland, is out in Belgium and France, too. lyrics to most of the songs on the album in 4 2 BRITNEY SPEARS . .. BABY ONE MORE TIME 3 3 GOLA UT U DERVO SOUND SERVICE/PHONAG JIVE/ROUGH TRADE "Further international exploitation was put five years' time." The single "To Be No. 1" 5 4 FALCO THE FINAL CURTAIN THE ULTIMATE BEST 4 6 CHER BELIEVE WARNER OF EMI 5 NEW KISHA KISHA BMG on hold until we had a story we could tell to is a satirical reference to the Monica 6 3 ANDREA BOCELLI SOGNO UNIVERSAL 6 5 THE OFFSPRING AMERICANA SONY our affiliates," he says. Last year, Santing, Lewinsky affair, and references are made 7 5 MODERN TALKING ALONE (THE 8TH ALBUM) 7 9 ZURI WEST SUPER 8 WITRA is HANSNBMG 8 7 GOTTHARD OPEN BMG who will support Shirley Bassey at her to it in the video for the song. The album 8 7 XAVIER NAIDOO NICHT VON DIESER WELT sour 9 4 DJ BOBO WWW.DJBOBO.CH -THE ULTIMATE upcoming concerts in Belgium and Rotter- appearing on Warner labels throughout 9 NEW BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN 18 TRACKS SONY MEGAMIX '99 EMI made Europe. In the a deal is being negoti- 10 8 LAURYN HILL THE MISEDUCATION OF LAURYN 10 8 MODERN TALKING ALONE (THE 8TH ALBUM) dam, the Netherlands, an impact by U.S., HILL SONY HANSNBMG singing at the opening and closing cere- ated with a BMG label. WOLFGANG SPAHIZ BILLBOARD MAY 1, 1999 47 www.americanradiohistory.com INTERNATIONAL EDITOR -IN -CHIEF Adam White INTERNATIONAL DEPUTY EINTOR International Thom Duffy INTERNATIONAL MUSIC EDITOR Dominic Pride INTERNATIONAL NEWS EDITOR Jeff park -Meads ASSOCIATE EDITOR/INTERNATIONAL Tom Ferguson Canadian Offices Aid Foreign labels, Distribs ASSOCIATE EDITOR/INTERNATIONAL Mark Solomon BY LARRY LeBLANC "It's now virtually impossible to do Banquet, Mantra, XL- Recordings, ber of releases." TORONTO- Foreign -owned labels a strictly P &D [pressing and distrib- and Too Pure labels -was set up in While Leibowitz is an advocate of Billboard London, 23 Ridgmount St, London, WC1E 7AH, United Kingdom. Phone: 44 171 323 6686; Fax: 44 171 and distributors are finding it pays to ution] deal out of the U.K. and U.S. for Canada with Ansell and Freeman, independent distributors for roots- and 323 2314/2316. have a dedicated office in Canada. Canada," contends Lisa Zbitnew, two former PolyGram employees. alternative- styled labels, he cautions In the past three years, U.K.-based president of BMG Music Canada. The timing of Beggars Banquet's that there can be problems in dealing GERMAN BUREAU CHIEF By having own local person- -up was fortuitous. with multinationals. "Unless you're Wolfgang S pa h r, PO. Box 1150, 23795 Bad Segeberg; Beggars Banquet Group/4AD, V2 their Canadian start Phone: 49 4551 81428; Fax: 49 4551 88 95 99. Records, U.S. -based Rykodisc, and nel, labels and distributors have Prodigy broke that year with its XL- there making [retail] spends, deciding JAPAN BUREAU CHIEF Navarre Corp. have opened Toronto - greater flexibility in devising sales, Recordings album "The Fat Of The how you want product marketed and Steve McClure, 5 -12 -13 Higashi Oizumi, Nerima -Ku, marketing, and strategies Land," which sold 325,000 making sure it's a pri- Tokyo 178; Phone: 813 3867 0617; Fax: 813 3867 0216. based offices. Their moves contrast advertising NORDIC BUREAU CHIEF with Caroline Records and Velvel, and are better placed to service niche units, says Ansell. The ority for their sales Kai -R. Lofthus, P.O. Box 123, Sentrum, 0102 Oslo, Nor- both of which have closed their Cana- projects. act's "Music For The Jilt- 'You can't staff, you're at a disad- way; Phone: 47 91 82 12 08; Fax: 47 90 27 72 08. dian operations. "Majors don't do justice ed Generation" went gold vantage AUSTRALASIAN BUREAU CHIEF expect Christie Eliezer, Ace Media Intl, 160 The Boulevard, With the consolidation of to the depth of a catalog like with sales of 50,000 units. When Minneapolis- East Ivanhoe, Victoria 3079: Phone: 61 3 9499 6011; the Canadian-based majors ours," says Jerry Leibowitz, When the Canadian majors to based Navarre Corp. Fax: 61 3 9499 7786. sector, such setups will label director of Rykodisc licensing deal with Uni- set up its two -man LATIN AMERICA/CARIBBEAN BUREAU CHIEF John Lannert, 1814 Fern Valley Road, Louisville, Ky. become more common, Canada, which opened its versal for Beggars' sister focus on Canadian operation 40219, USA; Phone: 502- 968 -4440/4581; Fax: 502- industry sources here say. two -person Toronto office label 4AD ended Jan. 1, it last year, it first made 968 -4960. Initially operated by in November 1997. joined the rest of the your a distribution pact with INTERNATIONAL CORRESPONDENTS BMG Music Canada when it "What majors do is cher- group here. At the same Toronto -based Page ARGENTINA - Marcelo Fernandez Bitar; Charcas 3397, 6 started here in 1996, V2 set ry -pick titles which their time, distribution was repertoire, Distribution until "A," Buenos Aires, 1425; Phone: 541821-0629; Fax 541778- up its own two- person oper- sales people will focus on," switched from Koch March 2000. Page han- 6713. they MER CER Quebec - because dles all of Navarre -dis- AUSTRALIA - Glenn A. Baker, P.O. Box 155, Kenthurst, ation last year, marketing he says. "They have so International to NSW 2156; Phone: 612 9654 1999; Fax: 612 9654 1899. such acts as N'Dea Daven- many priorities that it's based Select Distribution. have their tributed labels except AUSTRIA -Susan Ladika -Schuhmayer, Leystrasse port, Mercury Rev, and Underworld. hard for them to be focused on a title Despite the high num- major titles, such as 2- 8/8/73,1200 Vienna; Phone: 43 1 334 9608; Fax: 431 for more 60 days or to focus on of releases (some 60 "The Irish Tenors" on 334 9609. "Since V2 isn't associated with than ber own BELGIUM - Marc Maes, Kapelstraat 41, 2040 Antwerp; BMG in terms of ownership, it's your priority artists." albums so far this year) Navarre Canada, and Phone: 32 3 568 8082. important for us to separate ourselves Bob Ansell, who heads Beggars and the popularity in priorities' current albums by Von- BRAZIL - Enor Paiano; Rua Francisco Leitao 678, Aparta- Alison Mercer, who Group /4AD here with David Canada of such acts as da Shepard ( "By 7:30" mento 82, Sao Paulo, 05414 -060; Phone: 5511 224- from them," says Banquet 4398; Fax: 5511224 -4253. reports to Richard Sanders, GM of V2 Freeman, concurs. "You can't expect Prodigy, Cocteau Twins, on Jacket Records) and CANADA - Larry LeBlanc, 15 Independence Drive, Scar- North America. Mercer says a sepa- majors to focus on your repertoire, and Bauhaus, Ansell says there has Kenny Rogers ( "She Rides Wild Hors- borough, Ontario, M1K 3R7; Phone: 1 416 265 3277; Fax: rate office "gives us more credibility because they have their own priorities been no consideration of Beggars es" on Dreamcatcher Records), which 1 416 265 3280. CHILE - Pablo Marquez; Antonio Varas 1620 Departa- [in the market]." and there's too much [product] traf- Banquet Group /4AD setting up its are being distributed by EMI Music mento 804 B -3 Cod. Postal. 6641454, Providencia, San- BMG handles sales, distribution, fic," he says. own distribution network in Canada. Canada, a shareholder in Page. tiago; Phone: 562 223 -0704, ext. 237; Fax: 562 223- radio promotion, and selective media When its distribution licensing "You need a national sales force," he Peter Piasecki, managing director 7589. CUBA - Judy Cantor; 9881 East Harbor Drive, Suite 4A, for V2, which also has access to BMG's agreement ended with PolyGram in says. "We're not a hits- driven com- of Navarre Canada, says the company Miami, Fla. 33154, USA; Phone: 305 571 -7569; Fax: lauded R &B and alternative -rock 1997, the Beggars Banquet pany. Our roster is extremely eclec- decided to go with an established dis- 305 571 -7678. street -promotion teams. Group- consisting of the Beggars tic, and we have a tremendous num- tributor. "Many U.S. labels have not CZECH REPUBLIC - Michele Legge, Chvalova 3, Lzkov, 130 00 Prague 3; Phone: 420 2 2487 5035; Fax: 420 2 had representation in Canada, or dis- 2487 5050. tributors here have not maximized DENMARK - Charles Ferro, Hardangergade 4, hh, DK 2100 these labels' sales in this market." Copenhagen; Phone: 45 3369 0701; Fax: 45 3391 1613. Despite setting up offices in Cana- FRANCE - Rémi Bouton, 82 Rue du Chateau des Ren- Virgin's Conroy Scalds lINK. Radio Programmers ters, 75013 Pads; Phone 33 1 4586 8466; Fax: 331 da in 1996, U.S. -based Caroline 4583 3945. Cécile Tesseyre, 73 Rue de Pads, 921 This story was prepared by Em- that girl groups were of little inter- Records Distribution and Velvel Music 00 Boulogne France; Phone: 33 1 4909 0896; Fax: 331 4909 0975. manuel Legrand, editor in chief of est to the target teenage market," he Group have both shut down their FINLAND - Antti Isokangas, P.O. Box 190 00251 Helsin- Music & Media recalled, noting that if he had fol- Canadian operations recently. Velvel ki; Phone: 358 9 431 389 52; Fax: 358 9 431 389 50. lowed that advice, Virgin would not is restructuring its U.S. operations GERMANY - Ellie Weinert, Will: Dull Strasse 9, 80638 have signed the group. and could reopen here, sources say. Munich; Phone: 49 89 157 3250; Fax: 49 89 157 5036. LONDON- Virgin Records U.K. IRELAND - Ken Stewart, 75 Sydney Parade Ave., Dublin president Paul Conroy has urged For Conroy, the key point was that 4; Phone/Fax: 353 1 283 1695. British radio programmers to use record companies, as well as radio INDIA - Nyay Bhushan, e -2 Greater Kailash Part II, New more "gut feel" and less research stations, must take chances with new Delhi, 110048; Phone: 91 11 6416666; Fax: 9111 6239226. when they choose music, and called artists and new music. "Radio sta- ISRAEL - Barry Cham ish, Nahal Zodar 40/2 St. Modin; for more air time to be devoted to tions, like record companies, can't Phone/Fax: 972 2 972 0804. new talent. afford to base their programming ITALY-Mark Dezzan i, Via Matteotti 7, Vallebona, 18012, San Remo (IM); Phone: 39 0184 29 28 24; Fax 0184 3929 In an April 13 keynote speech CONROY strategies purely on a calculation of 28 42. here at the Radio Academy's Music their audiences' existing references," JAMAICA- Elena Oumano, 51 MacDougal St., Suite 180, Radio Conference 1999, Conroy evitably creeping in." he argued. "It may work to bolster New York, N.Y. 10012, USA; Fax: 1 212 533 3862. KOREA -Cho Hyun -Jin, 1- 102Dongbinggo -dong warned stations that they risked "Everybody appears to be chasing listening figures in the short term, Yongsan -ku, Seoul, 140 -230; Phone: 822 796 9174; "stagnation" by not embracing new the same small gilt -edged elite of but in the long term, it's a recipe for Fax: 822 762 4972. artists and new musical styles. He mainstream, big -selling artists," he stagnation." MEXICO - Teresa Aguilera, Anna 52, Acuevucto De Guadalupe, Mexico City, 07279; Phone: 525 391 -4072; Fax: 525 202- suggested that some music pro- said. "I wish them well, but the Malcolm Cox, marketing director 2620. grammers are "abdicating their edi- almost -blanket airplay their music for Emap on Air -who gave a NETHERLANDS - Robbert Ti I li, PC Hoofstraat 140, 1071 torial responsibility" by relying too now receives is in danger of under- provocative presentation to the con- CE Amsterdam; Phone: 3120 672 2566; Fax: 3120 672 2566. much on research. mining the diversity that radio is ference on the theme "Why this PHILIPPINES - David Gonzales, 1132 Julian Felipe "Five years ago, research was a supposed now to offer the British lis- computer knows more about picking Boulevard, Carded, Cavite City; Phone: 63 46 431 1985; novelty. Today, `testing' tracks is fast tening public." hit records than you do!" -says that Fax: 63 46 504 0131. I both record and Conroy's comments are "a view one PUERTO RICO - Karl Ross; 54 Calle San Francisco, Old becoming an industry standard. Conroy asked the San Juan 00901; Phone: 787 722-3521. hope, for all our sakes, that it doesn't the radio industries to stay more in has to listen to." He believes, howev- RUSSIA -Vadim Yurchenkov, P.O. Box 110, 195268 St remain so," Conroy told delegates. tune with new emerging talents, er, that radio programmers nowa- Bravo Bocelli. Italian tenor Andrea Petersburg; Phone: 7 812 225 3588 7; Fax: 812 545 "Research sounds like a good idea rather than follow them. "Do we seek days "use research alongside gut 0662. Erkin Touzmohammed, Apartment No. 317, Bocelli, right, comes to grips with a Tsandera 7,129 075 Moscow; Phone: 7 095 215 8636. because it appears to pay respect to to follow our audience, or do we try feel. They are not mutually exclusive special "global" award presented to SOUTH AFRICA - Diane Coetzer 54 3rd Ave., Parktown the views of the consumer or, in this to lead them? Do we go with the and not mutually exclusive for record him by Universal Music International North, Gauteng 2193, South Africa; Phone: 27 11 646 case, the listener. In reality, though, music we know they have liked in the companies either. Labels are using 2392; Fax: 27 11 646 2335. Arthur Goldstuck, P.O. (UMI) chairman /CEO Jorgen Larsen. Box 752, Pinegowrie; Phone: 27 11 442 7954; Faz: 27 cold -calling somebody to ask them past -even as recently as last more and more research in their The award, in recognition of Bocelli's 11 886 1426. about an artist they haven't heard of, week-or do we try to anticipate how marketing departments." 20 million records sold outside of Italy, SINGAPORE- Philip Cheah, Big 0, P.O. Box 748, Manne and then noting that they didn't their tastes will change over the Cox believes Conroy is distorting was made at a special ceremony in Parade; Phone: 65 348 4007; Fax: 65 348 0362. of in SPAIN - Howell Llewellyn, Modesto Lafuente 6, 5A, immediately scream with approval coming weeks, months, and years ?" the reality radio programming Rome to herald the launch last month 28010 Madrid; Phone/Fax: 34 91 593 2429. when the unfamiliar name came up, Conroy asked. the U.K. "You can always have the of his new album, "Sogno" (Dream) TAIWAN - Victor Wang, 82 -3 Tung Shing St., Taipei; reveals very little." Taking the example of Spice Girls, format -busting songs that embrace (Billboard, April 3). The meeting was Phone: 886 2 768 6908. out suc- all formats, such as Robbie Williams' THAILAND - John Gewtey, 592/1 Soi Sanguan Suk, Rama 5 Because of research and tighter Conroy pointed that their attended by executives from his label, Road Dusit, Bangkok, 10300; Phone/Fax: +66 2 668 39 48. programming policies, the Virgin cess hadn't been inevitable. "In the 'Angels,' but U.K. stations have dif- Sugar Music Italy; its licensing partner TURKEY -Adrian Higgs, AsimUsSok16/1,Kizltoprak- president argued that "playlists are early days, Virgin was assured by a ferent playlists with little duplica- Polydor Holland; and UMI. Kadikoy, 81300 Istanbul; Phone/Fax: 91 216 345 0118. converging" and "blandness is in- number of authorities in the media tion," he says. 48 BILLBOARD MAY 1, 1999 www.americanradiohistory.com Merchants RETAILING DISTRIBUTION DIRECTarketin SALES HOME VIDEO ENTER *ACTIVE ACCESSORIES Reader's Digest Music Preps `Beautiful' Series For Its Retail Bow BY JIM BESSMAN tal favorites by such popular acts Are," "Till The End Of Time," its masters to another company in Wal -Mart stores. The initial test, NEW YORK -For the first time, as Henry Mancini, Roger "You Are So Beautiful," "When I this magnitude. says Delta president Michael Reader's Digest Music is taking Williams, Floyd Cramer, Les Fall In Love," "Moon River," The new product was made McClain, was "highly successful," its heretofore direct -marketed Brown, Paul Weston, and the "Unchained Melody," "Some- available in 100 Wal -Mart test resulting in some 200,000 individ- wares to traditional retail via where Out There," "The Power Of outlets in January, and it's rolling ual CD units sold, either singly or Delta Entertainment, home of the Love," and "From A Distance" - out in May to some 1,300 more (Continued on page 51) low- priced Laserlight and Delta `Consumers see offer a good representation of the music lines. 144 song titles in the complete The new arrangement calls for the Reader's Digest set, which is available either in Delta to exclusively distribute single discs or in four three -vol- specially developed Reader's name, and it's like ume boxed sets. Amazon, RealNetworks Top Digest Music label product. The an endorsement Besides marking Reader's first releases, which have been Digest's first foray into tradition- test marketed at Wal -Mart out- for the product' al retail (a pair of discs were pre- Music Web Sites In March lets and will spread to other viously sold in Christian book- accounts in May, involve 12 $9.98 stores), the new venture with THE MOST POPULAR Internet from 59.9 million the month before. discs falling under the umbrella Romantic Strings. The disc Delta is the first time that the site in the music business remains Amazon's ascent, then, is impres- name "The Most Beautiful titles -"Unforgettable," "Senti- venerable 75- year -old company - Amazon.com, according to a re- sive in that context as well. Melodies Of The Century." mental Journey," "A Dreamer's which is celebrating its 40th year cent survey. The No. 1 overall site for the The albums feature instrumen- Holiday," "Just The Way You in music -has agreed to license Moreover, the Seattle -based on- month was America Online's (AOL) line retailer of books, music, and aol.com, which was visited by 31.4 video has increased its million persons, up 6.1% popularity among Web from the month before. surfers. AOL recaptured the In March, according lead from Yahoo.com, New Indie's Got live If You Want It to Media Metrix, a com- which slipped to second pany that measures Web place with 31 million vis- Phoenix Media Group Formed To Offer Old, New Concert Music site traffic, Amazon.com itors, only 1.3% higher BY CATHERINE APPLEFELD OLSON present slices of live music over brought in progressive rock radio was the 15th- most -visit- than in February. Amer- WASHINGTON, D.C. -A love of the Internet. pioneer Sam Kopper; Mark Perl- ed site in combined ica Online has increased live music -and the desire to "Every business needs to have son, former GM of the Knitting home and at-work usage. its membership steadily micro -market to kindred spirits a focus, and our focus is live Factory; and Bruce Harris, who The survey shows that each month and is by far those acts that embrace live per- music," says CEO Tad Flynn, a has 30 years of marketing, A &R, the site attracted 9.8 the dominant online - formance -has brought and catalog experience at million unique visitors access service. Yahoo!, together several longtime several major labels. (each visitor is counted meanwhile, faces tough recording- industry execu- Phoenix Gems during only once) during the by Don Jeffrey competitive pressure tives and a Wall Street vet- the past year has month, a 13.9% increase from other Internet por- eran in independent record amassed more than 425 over February's figure. tals, such as Lycos, company Phoenix Media classic rock concerts Analysts have pointed out that Excite, and Netscape. Group. from 340 acts, dating Amazon.com enjoyed a big spurt After Amazon, the most-visited The New York -based from 1972 to 1985. Most in its business during the holiday music site in March was RealNet- company, which has a dis- were recorded by Kopper season and that it did not suffer a works' real.com, which streams tribution deal with and originally broadcast significant drop in traffic after the music and video to computer DNA, is stepping out this on FM radio. The compa- holidays, as might be expected users. Its traffic increased 6.3% to spring with three tiers of ny is now busy obtaining from normal retail patterns. A big 8.4 million visitors. products. Phoenix Gems is FOXTROT ZULU clearance rights from factor in the site's growing popu- Another big online retailer that dedicated to the release of catalog owners and other larity was its rollout of a music made an impressive move during classic concerts; the Phoenix Ris- 16 -year veteran of Wall Street and sources so it can release what store last summer. the month was barnesandnoble. ing label will release primarily an avid taper of concerts. Flynn labels "classic moments of It should be noted that the num- com. Its site jumped from No. 45 studio albums of bands currently Flynn joined with major -label live rock" on CD at a rate of one ber of visitors to all Web sites, both to 36, with 4.1 million visitors, up on the touring circuit; and veteran Larry Braverman, who every two or three months. at home and at the office, increased 20.6% from 3.4 million the month Phoenix Radio (www.phoenix serves as Phoenix's VP of sales Among the Gems are Diana only 2.8% in March to 61.6 million (Continued on page 54) radio.com) will stream past and and marketing. 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MagicGate and Open MG systems offer copyright protection, while After 27 years in the wholesale "We've got a good one -stop in IBM's Electronic Music Management System provides for the secure side of the music business, Larry IE TAIL Alliance that allows me not to IS COMING SOON TO downloading and sale of music. Webb became a retailer almost A STORE NEAR YOU! stock depth I don't need," Webb three years ago. Since opening observes. "We typically special - NAVARRE, the independent distributor of music, has formed an exclu- Amelia Sounds in June 1996, his order 50 to 75 pieces a week and sive distribution agreement with newly formed label FreeFalls Enter- business has expanded, with 80% "I basically helped people set in tourist season can get 50 -plus tainment. The company, formed by Rob Freese, will release albums of sales coming from used CDs up stores like this one," he says. in a good weekend. With turn- in co- venture deals with other labels and on its own imprint. The first and tapes and music accessories, "In looking for good traffic loca- around time for most orders just FreeFalls release, due June 22, will be an album by jazz guitarist and 20% from new CDs and tapes. tions and helping stock up with 24 hours, people are amazed at Jackie King; it will be released with Indigo Moon Records. The sec- More than 10,000 CD titles, initial orders, it was always in the the good service we provide." ond release will be Willie Nelson's first instrumental album, due July approximately 2,500 cassettes, back of my mind to eventually For new product, Webb has had 13 on Pedernales Records. and 1,000 -plus vinyl albums are have my own store. That's why to price aggressively, with nearby packed into 1,350 square feet in putting Amelia Sounds together Blockbuster's top 100 albums and VIACOM says it expects to file in early May for an initial public offer- the busy Eight Flags shopping was a snap." Wal- Mart's best sellers at $11.99 ing (IPO) of Blockbuster Entertainment. It is expected to sell no more center. Webb got tired of working for and $12.99 and Kmart's at $13.99, than 20% of the company in the IPO. The video retailer had been pub- Located on the Amelia Island other people and was fed up with plus a half-dozen specialty outlets licly owned when Viacom acquired it in 1994. big cities. His parents had retired to Fernandina Beach, so he knew M.S. DISTRIBUTING, a Chicago -based music and video distributor, has the area like a native. It was a `We're got a good formed an exclusive distribution deal with Malibu growing resort community that Records. The first two releases from the label, also really took off when the Amelia one -stop in 146 based in Chicago, are Graham Parker & the Island Ritz Carlton opened AKIIHMrtlne cc. Alliance that Rumour's "The Parkerilla" and Atlanta Rhythm Sec- around 1991. With a reputation tion's "Red Tape" on May 11. for the best beach in the north allows me not to Florida area, Fernandina Beach ARTISTDIRECT, the Internet music company, has acquired iMusic, an attracts a lot of people from south stock depth I don't online music community site (www.imusic.com), for an undisclosed Georgia. He started setting up at amount. The company says it has integrated its online properties, flea markets and shows with used need' which also include the Ultimate Band List, under the ARTISTdirect stock and accumulated a good banner. Founded in 1995, iMusic has created Web sites for such acts resort just 27 miles from Jack- opening inventory. as Soundgarden and the Offspring. sonville International Airport, the "We sell things that many that also low -ball regularly. Most store benefits from both tourist small -town retailers wouldn't of Amelia's new titles sell for AMAZON.COM says it's leasing a distribution facility in Coffeyville, and local traffic. think of, due to demand from our $11.99 to $14.99, with only a hand- Kan., to expand its inventory of books, music, and video and to short- Amelia Sounds is one of Al- growing business from resort vis- ful over $15.99. en the delivery time of product ordered online. It also has centers near liance Entertainment Corp.'s itors," he says. This includes an There isn't a big market for im- its Seattle headquarters and in Delaware, and it's building another (AEC) most active accounts, ac- eclectic mix ranging from new ports, which are usually too ex- center in Nevada. cording to both companies, and it age, reggae, world music, and rap pensive to order, but Webb does will go online later this spring as to jazz, blues, and country. A wall get some imported product from SONY MUSIC ONLINE has unveiled a new Web site that enables poten- one of the first outlets in the one - of autographed album jackets Koch International. He also buys tial music licensees to search through the company's 200,000 -song stop's "Store 24" program. Planet from Webb's three decades in the directly from several indie labels, library of master recordings. The site was developed with Plumb Grooves in Clearwater was the business greets customers. These such as Ani DiFranco's Righteous Design's Thinkmap technology. test site for AEC's launch of the mirror the store's inventory, from Babe Records. first fully functional Web music Gloria Gaynor's "Love Tracks" Used stock is the mainstay of THE AUDIO PUBLISHERS ASSN. will stage its annual Audie Awards cer- store maintained by a distributor and "The Best Of Mel Tillis" to the business, with 100 to 200 good emony on Friday (30) in 25 categories for audiobooks for independent retailers (Bill- Styx's "Equinox" and the Kinks' pieces coming in each week. He released in 1998. The finalists for the abridged fiction audio board, Oct. 31, 1998). "Sleepwalker." also trades with a big used record category are "Amistad" by David Pesci, read by Court- PUBUSHERS Webb's background includes As the area's major indie outlet, store in Jacksonville and main- ney B. Vance (the Publishing Mills); "Cloudsplitter" by stints at Nashville one -stops Cen- Amelia Sounds also fills a niche tains a network with other traders Russell Banks, read by George DelHoyo (Audio Literature); and tral South, where he warehoused with its stock of music accessories. and several used -product distrib- "Enduring Love" by Ian McEwan, read by Maxwell Caulfield (the cutouts, and Music City Record Included are guitar strings, cables, utors. Publishing Mills). Distributors, for which he was tuners, picks, reeds, and harmoni- Most used CDs sell for $5 to $9 sales manager. He opened the cas. More typical are songbooks, and cassettes from $3 to $4, while GLOBAL MUSIC ONE, a developer of software for delivering music first Coconuts location in Jack- stickers, posters, and T- shirts. vinyl collectibles command high- online, will be providing an exclusive Internet preview of "Look At sonville and spent seven years "There are a lot of `pickers' on the er prices. His top LP sale was Me," the debut single by former Spice Girl Geri Halliwell. Her album with Peaches in three states look- island, and with four or five RCA's "Elvis Aron Presley" silver on EMI Records is expected to be out in the summer. The single will ing for retail sites. sources for guitar strings, we'll boxed set that brought more than be available on Music Week's dotmusic.com. $100. With his family as a base, Webb SONY SIGNATURES has signed an exclusive multi -year licensing, tour has an enthusiastic and know- E X E C U T I V E T U R N T A B L E merchandising, and E- commerce deal with Britney Spears. The Jive ledgeable staff that reaches out to artist's first headlining tour begins in May. She has also signed a customers. His wife, Dot, and high development deal with Sony's Columbia Tri Star for a TV series. In DISTRIBUTORS. Universal Music and school age daughter Jenny both other news, the company has launched the official Kiss Web site fan Video Distribution in Los Angeles work part time, and nephew Jason club at www.kissonline.com. appoints Curt Eddy senior VP of Bradley helps out on weekends. sales and distribution and Joe Flo- Manager Joshua Zollinhofer has AUDIO BOOK CLUB, the largest direct marketer of audiobooks, says res VP of credit. They were, respec- been with the store two years, that Quantum Partners, an investment fund advised by Soros Fund tively, senior VP of field marketing after graduating from Florida Management, has acquired a 9.6% equity stake in the company. Quan- and West Coast regional credit di- Community College at Jack- tum is the $9 billion flagship fund created by legendary investor rector at PolyGram Group Distribu- BAIER sonville. "He knows music a lot George Soros. tion. better than most kids his age," Eric Barnes is promoted to senior ed to senior VP of business affairs/ Webb says, "everything from Bil- CROWBAR RECORDS, a new label venture of hip -hop artist Coolio and director of business decision and de- general counsel at Warner Home lie Holiday and Woody Guthrie to Beyond Records, says that its acts will begin a media and promotional velopment at EMI Music Distribu- Video in Burbank, Calif. She was VP today's headbanger groups." tour in June in partnership with retailer Guitar Center. Acts on the tion in Woodland Hills, Calif. He was Assistant manager Rachel Cooper label include Dy'verse Society, Krazy Khrome, Rated R, and Rukus. director of business planning and MERCHANDISING. Harvey Entertain- worked at Silver Screen Video in The 18 -city tour, celebrating Black Music Month, will include live per- analysis. ment names Rick Mischel presi- nearby Yulee before coming formances at local clubs. dent/CEO. He was president of the aboard last year. HOME VIDEO. Beth Baier is promot- Mischel Co. (Continued on page 54) 50 BILLBOARD MAY 1, 1999 www.americanradiohistory.com Merchants & Marketin NEW INDIE'S GOT LIVE IF YOU WANT IT (Continued from page 49) Ross' Central Park concert, a leg- He notes the live -music scene staged in several cities, including so traditional brick -and -mortar endary Clash show, and the Stray is experiencing a revival. "The Providence, R.I., and Worcester, stores definitely play a role in Cats gig in which Carl Perkins Dead crowded out a lot of Mass. selling and marketing the albums hopped onstage to sing "Blue Suede bands," he says. "When the Dead The direct link between its we are releasing," Braverman Shoes." The label will kick off in and Phish were on tour at the music and a personal live experi- says. September with four releases. same time, they would take a ence lends Phoenix's albums a Because Phoenix is securing Artists fueling the current live disproportionate amount of the particularly targeted marketing digital transmission rights along scene are the meat and potatoes marketplace. The scene has approach. "We are not just going with sound recording rights, of Phoenix Rising, which will returned to its grass -roots base. to take the mass -media approach Flynn says, Internet outlet Radio encompass everything from rock There's a great infrastructure of and hope the core fan base will Phoenix was a natural offshoot. 'n'roll and funk to psychedelic, clubs and circuits all over the pick it up," Braverman says. The site, which is programmed bluegrass, and jazz. While the country." "There is a huge universe of live - like a radio station and will not label is not concerned about a Phoenix plans to take a proac- music fans, so we can do some provide on- demand clips, given act's specific genre, it is tive role in keeping the circuit very targeted marketing of peo- launched in early spring. It will concerned about the amount of hot. This year it will host several artists and says, 'I am stronger ple who are real core fans of also be a channel on time each act spends performing "mini- tours" that will pair vari- because of their presence.' We artists." Spinner.com's Internet radio ser- in front of a live audience. ous acts, with larger festivals think of it as something of a coop- Initiatives include working off vice beginning in late April. Liq- "They don't have to be super- slated to begin next year. erative." band mailing lists, fan Web sites, uid Audio is providing all sound stars, but they must be road war- "There will be some baby steps Some creative cross- polliniza- and fanzines where they exist. clips. riors," Flynn says. "Everybody in 1999 of getting the artists to tion is already occurring. Foxtrot Which is not to say Phoenix Flynn says a decision has not we work with is performing 150 know each other and comfortable Zulu and the Dude got together will ignore the traditional large yet been made on whether Radio nights per year." working together," says Flynn. in the fall under the moniker the music chains. "We don't want to Phoenix will disseminate MP3 Flynn notes that the intense "It's important that each artist Trot Of Life for a jam of musical forgo any opportunity to make files. "We are actively exploring touring schedules provide an looks at the presence of the other and lyrical improvisation they've the consumer aware of our music, pros and cons," he says. important marketing outlet: Mu- sic will be on sale at every con- cert. "A good live show is very PREPS SERIES FOR ITS RETAIL BOW effective at selling. It provides an READER'S DIGEST MUSIC `BEAUTIFUL outlet to being able to connect (Continued from page 49) with the fan base." as part of the boxed sets. Alexander combed Reader's Equally important, he says, is "The product simply went into Digest's vast vaults of some the artists' ability to hone their the store, and the consumers 18,000 masters to find the right found it," says McClain, whose songs; he then sequenced them in German -owned company has also a "pleasure- programmed" format taken selected Time -Life music to enhance listening enjoyment. titles to retail. "In May, we'll Notes Alexander, "We tried to start promotions with a number find songs from the early part of of mass merchandisers and tradi- the century -like `Fascination' tional retail outlets across the [performed by the Romantic rtrI P H O E N X country continuing through sum- Strings on the "Moon River" M E D I A G R O U P mer. And we'll probably release a disc] -to 'My Heart Will Go On' second wave of Reader's Digest [the "Titanic" theme, performed chops onstage. "Every partner recordings in August -with a by Damian Luca on the "Unfor- has to be behind the music. If an new round of promotions." gettable" disc]. We also wanted to artist is going to entrust his or According to McClain, Delta find songs that flowed together her career with us, we all have to has long been interested in "sell- well and didn't sound forced, pro- be passionate." ing the Reader's Digest brand viding a nice overview of the Passion is a word Flynn and name to retail" and has been try- great standards of the century." Braverman use often. "Our objec- ing to do so for the last 21/2 years. McClain says that there's a Shown signifying a record deal between Reader's Digest Music and Delta Enter- tive is not to create a multi -plat- "Consumers see the Reader's "huge demand" at retail for this tainment are, from left, Donna Esposito, director of marketing, Reader's Digest inum album off the bat. The most Digest name, and it's almost like kind of "mood" romantic, easy -lis- Music; John Alexander, A&R editor, Reader's Digest Music; Michael McClain, important goal is to ensure any an endorsement for the product," tening music, "but sometimes it's president, Delta Entertainment; and Howard Hart, media coordinator, Delta artist on the label develops a career he says. difficult to find -especially in Entertainment. and is ensured a career as a work- Reader's Digest Music's A &R traditional record stores." ing musician," Braverman says. editor John Alexander says that The Reader's Digest masters, "Everything is a long -term rela- the company's name connotes he adds, "really represent the bits." point -of- purchase materials, sig- tionship. We are much more inter- Americana. He says the compa- very best in the genre, with Reader's Digest director of nage, and self- shipper product ested in careers than one -hit won- ny's retail undertaking via Delta major -name artists and meticu- music marketing Donna Esposito displays. ders." now brings "these most beautiful lous, high -quality recordings, says the Delta link will now fur- "We'll try to place them in traf- First up from Phoenix Rising melodies to America at retail." which we've remastered at 24 ther the association of the Read- fic aisles, because we sell most of (on April 20) was "Sundown On er's Digest brand name with our product as impulse buys," The Forest" by longtime live - music. notes McClain. "The Reader's music favorite Kingfish, which "All research shows that Read- Digest CDs have recognizable features Bob Weir on background er's Digest has an image of quali- artists and an attractive look and vocals, Jenni Muldaur on vocals ty, integrity, and trust," she says, fit in perfectly." on three tracks, and a guitar riff adding that feedback from Wal- Delta will advertise the prod- from the late Jerry Garcia Mart indicates that the Reader's uct, tagging mass -merchant recorded in 1973 on one track. Digest name on the CD covers chains, and it will also seek tie - May 11 will see the release of should be enlarged. ins with appropriate radio sta- Rhode Island road warriors Fox- "That's testament that we real- tions. trot Zulu's "Frozen Time," a ly are a heartland company," McClain expects a "second mega- wattage, horn -driven party notes Alexander. wave" of Reader's Digest titles to in a box. On June 8, Phoenix Ris- McClain says the company's hit in August, with associated ing will release an album by name will indeed be made more promotions. In the works, adds Phish lyricist the Dude of Life. prominent on future product Alexander, are a six -volume "Inti- The label expects to put out pressings. mate Piano" collection and a one new release per month from Delta's goal now, though, is to Christmas set scheduled for Sep- a diverse roster, including a spread "The Most Beautiful tember that is also six discs. handful of acts that either have Melodies Of The Century" to "We're brainstorming other been dropped, are expecting to other mass merchants and tradi- [Delta- distributed] releases in be dropped, or wish to be tional retail outlets. different genres," Alexander dropped from one of the majors, McClain says a major focus will says, including a forthcoming 12- according to Flynn. be in -store promotions involving disc Broadway music set. BILLBOARD MAY 1, 1999 51 www.americanradiohistory.com I i i SOUTHWEST WHOLESALE Merchants & Marketing or (R10 . \ 1.11 Oltr 1s 0 ' " Trans World Wraps Up Camelot Buy; , Is K-tel Out Of Cover- Singles Scene? LET ME BE the first to welcome might have been the recipient of a you to the new world order. By the phone call or two from the majors time you read this column, Trans questioning the wisdom of putting World Entertainment Corp.'s long - out such cover versions, in light of CD anticipated acquisition of Camelot the fact that K-tel is often depen- Cassette Music will be completed. Share- dent on the good will of the majors 6.89 11.0" holders' votes were due by the when it licenses music to put on its LONDON, / morning of April 20 (before press many compilation albums. Mike ßORNING 629 10.89 tribute time), with the deal expected to Gleason, VP of sales at the Ply- Various /Clash In the Sun 6.89 10.59 close that afternoon. 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E (: () 1Z 1) S Portland Chicago Milwaukee Denver ED One Stop, Bethel CT Bassin Distributors, Coral Springs, R Abbey Road, LA Atlanta Ph ladelphia Los Angeles /3 Offices Sacramento Omaha San Diego Dallas 52 BILLBOARD MAY 1. 1999 www.americanradiohistory.com Merchants & Marketin Porter's IPR label Looks To Cultivate R&D À la Stall IN THE POCKET: The name David get the picture. "It was like, we would are a lot of instro 'bands out there ... Rounder's Upstart Records imprint, Porter should be familiar to anybody get up and we would rock," Hall says. What I try to do is make it a sound- does double musical duty as a mem- who loves soul music. During the '60s, The idea has always been to keep track thing -to serve some kind of a ber of the hard -rock fop unit the as a staff songwriter for Memphis' things stylistically open- ended, Hall mental picture." Upper Crust. Stax Records, he crafted a string of notes. "People [in the band] come Seks Bomba has deep roots in the Together nearly four years, Seks unforgettable hits with his partner from wildly divergent backgrounds, Bomba-which also features drum- Isaac Hayes. The duo penned the and I tend to be a kind of a filter ... mer Brett Campbell and bassist majority of Sam & Dave's most fab- We're all into all kinds of crazy al- Matt Silbert -continues to play ulous tracks -"Soul Man," "Hold On bums." semi-regular gigs at Boston's Lizard I'm Comin'," "When Something Is by Chris Morris Seks Bomba is also very apparent- Lounge. Hall says he likes the joint Wrong With My Baby," "I Thank ly into movies: Track titles include because the group gets to play more You," "You Got Me Hummin' " -as "There's such a talent pool there," such mythical film fare as "Theme than one set a night: "The second set well as smashes for Rufus Thomas, Porter says. "The raw talent is just From `To Kill 89,' " "Theme From gets a little chancey, indicative of bev- Carla Thomas, and others in the tremendous in the area ... I wouldn't ` Mondo Edgar,'" and "Main Title And erages consumed." Stax stable. close the door if [a new] Otis Redding Love Theme From `Satan's SSKS BOMBA The band will celebrate the release Now, Porter is stepping back up to walked in from New York, though." Stainers.' " (We have to catch up with of its album with a June 18 gig at the the plate as CEO and managing He says, "My long-term goal is to that last flick at the drive -in.) Boston music turf: Hall holds down a Linwood in Boston. Seks Bomba will member of a new Memphis label, develop a serious talent pool that can Hall -who cites Dick Hyman's day job in the promotion department be paired at that gig with Auto 66, a International Pocket Records (IPR). do it all ... The future of the business "The Man From O.R.G.A.N." as a at Rounder Records in Cambridge, combo featuring longtime Beantown The songsmith is partnered in the is a kid that can come in and make me prime influence-explains, "There while Cote, a former partner in writer Tris Lozaw. venture with Brad Martin, chair- look bad." Now, that's going to take some doing. IPR will be exclusively distributed by Select -O -Hits in Memphis. ALL ABOARD: Van Wyckoff has been named Eastern sales director for Ryko Distribution Partners (RDP). He replaces Michael Neu - Be Happy. stadt, who exited the distributor ear- lier this year to found his own label, B E O N E W I T H V A L L E Y M E D I A YaYa Records (see below). Wyckoff PORTER segues to RDP from Bayside Enter- idWe are a small town record shoo that fields many special orders. tainment Distribution, where he was man/CEO of Saks Inc., the firm that national sales manager; he was previ- Valley's HUGE cat operates such major retail operations ously national accounts manager at customers happy. as Saks Fifth Avenue, Proffitt's, Car- Passport Music (where he worked son Pirie Scott, and Boston Store. with RDP GM Jim Cuomo, to whom Lunsford (Saks is not involved with the funding he will now report) and earlier was the 6, Owner The Music Bus'ness of the label; Martin is independently longtime WEA branch manager in linked with the label venture.) Washington, D.C. Wyckoff will be Anacortes, WA "Brad and I have been friends based in the D.C. area. since the early '70s," Porter says. "We've been friends since he was a FLAG WAVING: The members of [Tennessee] state rep ... He asked if the Boston band Seks Bomba once he could get involved with me." advertised their sound as "avant Porter notes that he has long want- cheese." And that's pretty much what ed to get involved in a start-up label, you get on the group's debut album, but says, "I just wasn't ready." IPR's due May 18 from YaYa Records, the mission, according to Porter, will to new imprint operated by the afore- be to place the fire of the classic Stax mentioned Michael Neustadt. era "in the now" We found ourselves captivated by He continues, "I understand the Seks Bomba from the first track of way music is created today ... I real- the album, the surfoid instrumental ize the industry soundwise is [corn- "Jet City." But the quintet has more ing] from another spirit." going for it than just some strong surf IPR will bow on June 15 with "He moves: There are elements of rocka- Did What!," the debut album by the billy in the twangy guitar work of Tuscaloosa, Ala. -based Lyric, a George Hall and Chris Cote, more female trio comprising two sisters than a soupçon of neo- lounge in the and a cousin. Porter likens the ap- keyboard stylings of Lori Perkins, proach of the group to that of such and strange backdated zest in Cote's contemporary R &B vocal acts as polyester-pop vocals on numbers like TLC, SWV, and En Vogue. Porter "The Right Track (Baby)" and produced the album and wrote three "Bright Lights And You, Girl." of its 11 tracks. The album also features droll but The label has also signed 20 -year- deadpan readings of Burt Bach - old singer Kesha Cooke, whose al- arach and Hal David's "Do You bum Porter expects to have ready for Know The Way To San Jose?," Lalo release in September. Porter will be Schifrin's "The Cat," and Henry involved in writing and producing Mancini and Johnny Mercer's "It Cooke and the company's other sign- Had Better Be Tonight." ings. Given the group's unusual generic "The roster will have about seven cross -breeding, Seks Bomba has acts," Porter says. "We're in signing played on a variety of gigs. "For a mode right now" while, we were playing on a lot of surf Not surprisingly, considering the bills," Hall says. The group has also MIDI , \'C) label's locale and Porter's background, been paired with rockabilly artists L LL ISTRIBUTOR F (V,111, IPR will have a Southern R &B orien- like Ronnie Dawson and has done its tation and will be drawing its artists share of lounge -music duty, though LULL A N D GA ES from the South and mid- South. some martini- sippers may not always BILLBOARD MAY 1, 1999 53 www.americanradiohistory.com Merchants & Marketin AMELIA SOUNDS TO CATCH ONLINE WAVE (Continued from page 50) Webb has a modest advertising miles from most of the transmis- puter -literate, it was very reveal- program that includes two local sion towers," he notes. Cable TV ing to talk to Jim Dunn at Planet tourist magazines, the monthly will be tried for the first time this Grooves to hear he's gotten busi- Amelia Islander, and quarterly spring through Media One, with ness as far away as Europe from Amelia Now. Local and regional local spots on such channels as his Web site. newspaper ads also do well, across MTV, VH1, Lifetime, and USA "We've finalized all the details the Georgia border in Camden Networks. with Alliance and are working on County, site of the Kings Bay sub- Racks of used CDs are spotted our Web site design. We're looking marine base. "We get a lot of Navy around town at bars, clothing at a launch [in April], but I don't folks coming to our beaches," he stores, and other retail outlets. have a clue about where it will says. From these establishments, Webb take us. I know we want to get He also buys spots on some has received a lot of referrals for more special -order business, and Jacksonville radio outlets, includ- special orders. He's also working it will help us keep in touch with ing alternative rocker WPLA, with area bars and restaurants to our many tourist customers." classic rocker WMXQ, and R &B help them get DJs and bands that In addition to the Store 24 Web WJBT. "It's a funny radio market are looking for more gigs on a reg- program, Webb is encouraged by with weak signals, as we're 40 ular basis. the growth of the area and the Looking to the future, Webb is upscale customers that the Ritz very excited about the Store 24 Carlton and Amelia Island Plan- program. "We've tried other one- tation bring in. "In one way, we're stops and had mixed success," he fighting growth and getting over- says. "Alliance knew me as a sales saturated with high -price condos," manager for the distributor and he says. "But this is the future Amelia Sounds' manager Joshua Zollinhofer and assistant Rachel Cooper show one -stop in Nashville and really traffic that will really keep us off the store's assortment of guitar strings in front of a wall of autographed helped me along. We've been a going in the new century. I think record jackets. (Photo: Steve Traiman) good customer, and since I'm com- we'll do very well here." RETAIL TRACK (Continued from page 52) August; and Swervedriver's "B- tion, has been involved in making package "If I Could Turn Back chants & Marketing section, the Sides & Bits" in September. sure Cher, one of his favorite Time" came out with liner notes by ranking attributed to Sony Music McKenzie says that instead of artists, has had albums in store Khouri. Cher, of course, has anoth- Distribution for Latin music was moving to RED Distribution, as bins. In January, Geffen released er hit album in the bins, "Believe," incorrect. It is the No. 1 distributor. previously reported, the label will "Bittersweet," a love -song collec- which is doing just fine despite the stay with Alternative Distribution tion featuring 15 Cher tracks from fact that it didn't have any input M AKING TRACKS: Brenda Alliance. However, it will continue the early 1970s that had never been from Khouri. Place, formerly national manager to look for a distribution home for available on CD, with Khouri play- of RED Distribution's account serv- its jazz and cabaret label, After ing the role of compiler and pro- FOR THE RECORD: In a story on ice representatives department, is Nine. ducer. market share that ran in the April now marketing director at Koch 17 in Mer- Amelia Sounds is a family affair, with In March, the Cher greatest -hits issue of Billboard the International. owner Larry Webb, wife Dot, and I FORGOT TO tell you that Mike daughter Jenny all active at the store. Khouri, marketing manager for (Photo: Steve Traiman) the Boston regional team of Uni- BUYING TRENDS versal Music and Video Distribu- (Continued from page 49) before. Its traffic is still less than 14.1 million. with 3.8 million visitors. Overall at- half that of Amazon.com, but its Media Metrix also breaks out Web home usage was 57.1 million visitors; rate of growth is faster. Moreover, usage for home and work. Amazon. at work, 22.8 million. barnesandnoble.com plans to add com, for instance, was the No. 17 The research company uses a music sometime this year, and that most -trafficked site at home, with panel of 40,000 persons, whose Web HEARD! even 6.8 million visitors. At work, howev- usage is monitored by special soft- GET will likely increase its traffic Create Your Own Full Color Custom Promotional Cards more. er, it was the 11th most -popular site, ware installed on their computers. Two entertainment company Web To Announce New Artists, Indie Labels & Record Releases sites were among Media Metrix's top Promote Your Band, Show Dates & Special Appearances 50 sites in March. At No. 38 was So- ny Online, with 4.1 million visitors, Great For Recording & Sound Studios Sell Musical up 7.9% from the month before, Instruments 6 Accessories Perfect For Mailings, when it was in 36th place. Warner Signature Cards, Industry Bros. Online fell from No. 37 to 45 in March, as its traffic rose only 2.7% Events & More! Just Send to 3.8 million. Us Your Photo, Copy, The most significant decline in Web traffic for any music -related site was Payment & Completed by broadcast.com, which provides Order Form - We Webcasts of radio programming and Do The Rest! concerts. The site dropped from No. 31 to 42 in March, as the number of unique visitors fell 15.2% to 3.9 mil- Call NOW For lion. Some sources say that is because More Information & the site attracted an unusually high A Free Sample Kit! number of visitors in February (4.6 million) for a Victoria's Secret pro- motion. Steamrolling Orlando. Mannheim Steamroller front man Chip Davis recently After aol.com and yahoo.com, the stopped by the Virgin Megastore in Orlando, Fla., to promote the new Walt Dis- top sites in March and their unique ney Records /American Gramaphone release "Mannheim Steamroller Meets The Modern Postcard' visitors were msn.com, 21.5 million; Mouse." Shown, from left, are Dan Wieberg, national promotion director for go.com, 21.2 million; geocities.com, 1- 800 -959 -8365 American Gramaphone; Jennifer Commander, regional marketing manager at Vir- 20.9 million; netscape.com, 19.9 mil- gin Megastore; Michelle Snow, music buyer at Virgin Megastore; Davis; Shelby www. modernpostcard . corn lion; excite.com, 16.6 million; Wheeler, marketing coordinator at Virgin Megastore; Lenny Piazza, Virgin Megas- microsoft.com, 16.2 million; lycos. tore manager; and Gina Weiss, national sales director of Walt Disney Records. corn, 16.1 million; and angelfire.com, 54 BILLBOARD MAY 1, 1999 www.americanradiohistory.com New Media MAY 1, 1999 M E R C H A N T S & M A R K E T I N G To p Pop. Catalog Albums.. COMPILED FROM A NATIONAL SAMPLE OF RETAIL STORE, MASS MERCHANT. 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BOB MARLEY AND THE WAILERS'° LEGEND from RealNetworks, Microsoft, RealNetworks' recent acquisition 3 2 TUFF GONG/ISLAND 846210' /MERCURY 110.98 EQ/17.98) 513 IBM, Sony, a2b Music, and Apple SOM. of Xing Technology, maker of CD -to- BOB SEGER & THE SILVER BULLET BANDA' GREATEST HITS B Y B R E T T A T W O O D 4 6 CAPITOL 30334' (10.98/15.98) 234 were all made in a single week as MP3 software AudioCatalyst, isn't KORN leading technology companies going to help its inter-industry rela- 5 5 IMMORTAL 66633/EPIC (10.98 EQ/16.98) IBM 110 staged an all -out public relations to build a secure version of MP3, it tions either. Look for that company THIRD EYE BLIND A' THIRD EYE BLIND 6 4 ELEKTRA 62012* /EEG (11.98/17.98) MM 106 assault to become the perceived will be a challenge to sway Internet to unveil an equally controversial SUBLIME A' SUBLIME leader in the emerging market (Bill- users who are already used to free download and MP3 -like software 7 7 GASOLINE ALLEY 11413/MCA(10.98/16.98) 140 board, April 24). content to shift to a pay -to -play technology at its RealNetworks Con- KORN LIFE IS PEACHY 8 8 IMMORTAL 67554/EPIC (10.98 EQ/16.98) 73 ference, May 5 -7 in Francisco. It is hoped that the music indus- model. San CELINE DION '° FALLING INTO YOU try's forthcoming Secure Digital Indeed, there is a rather signifi- RealNetworks CEO Rob Glaser 9 15 550 MUSIC 67541/EPIC (10.98 EO/17.98) 162 Music Initiative (SDMI) will create cant problem preventing these com- told Billboard in April: "It is impos- SAVAGE GARDEN As SAVAGE GARDEN 10 - COLUMBIA 67954 (11.98 EQ/17.98) 105 a single industry- approved standard panies from succeeding in the digi- sible to look at meeting the needs of GUNS N' ROSES" APPETITE FOR DESTRUCTION that will be embraced by all these tal- download business in the short consumers without focusing on the 11 10 GEFFEN 24148/INTERSCOPE (6.98/11.98) 411 competing interests. However, no full term major record companies. legitimate offerings of MP3." DEF LEPPARD VAULT - GREATEST HITS 1980 -1995 -the 12 11 MERCURY 528718 (10.98 EQ/17.98) 130 SDMI standard is expected until All five majors are waiting for the The brutal reality is that the tech- PINK FLOYD *15 DARK SIDE OF THE MOON approximately March 2000. In the SDMI standard to emerge before nology industry does not need the 13 9 CAPITOL 46001* (10.98/17.981 1152 meantime, the average consumer, as openly embracing any new technolo- music industry to survive. While JIMMY BUFFETT5 SONGS YOU KNOW BY HEART 14 13 MCA 5633* (7.98/11.98) 426 well as industry executives, is likely gy. In fact, the next year is likely to content may be king for the music TOM PETTY AND THE HEARTBREAKERS GREATEST HITS MCA (10.98/17.98) ' 264 to be overwhelmed and confused by be a rocky one between the music companies, it is innovation and the 15 20 10813 the multiple branded music players and technology industries. direct -to- consumer Internet rela- METALLICA A' ...AND JUSTICE FOR ALL 16 12 ELEKTRA 60812/EEG (10.98/16.98) 471 competing for his or her attention. After a cordial courting period tionship that make technology com- ELTON JOHN A' LOVE SONGS The next year will see the competing with protected streaming media panies tick. Why else would the tech- 17 22 MCA 11481 (10.98/16.98) 90 technology companies in a race to technologies between the two indus- nology firms court the MP3 BEASTIE BOYS A' LICENSED TO ILL 18 14 DEF JAM 527351 /MERCURY (7.98 E0/11.98) 394 quickly grab mind and market share tries, the music industry is angered community with compression tech- AC/DC1' BACK IN BLACK among consumers and the music in- by aggressive plans from both Real - nologies that are newer, better, and 19 21 EASTWEST 92418/EEG (11.98/17.98) 257 dustry. Networks and Microsoft to steam faster? In weighing the potential DAVE MATTHEWS BAND A' CRASH 20 17 RCA 66904 (10.98/16.98) 155 Look for a battle among the tech- forward with their own unprotected backlash of the music industry QUEEN GREATEST HITS nology companies to expand the digital distribution technologies. against the competitive need to em- 21 25 HOLLYWOOD 61265 (10.98/17.98) 307 functionality of their proprietary Despite the fanfare about Micro- brace the MP3 movement, the tech- SPICE GIRLS' SPICE 22 16 VIRGIN 42174* (10.98/17.98) 115 technologies to become "umbrella" soft's built -in security featured in nology companies know that to sur- PINK FLOYD *" THE WALL music players that are compatible Windows Media Technologies 4.0, a vive they much choose the latter. 23 23 COLUMBIA 36183* (15.98 EQ/31.98) 523 with various competing formats, crucial problem is that it is optional. Consumer demand and industry ELTON JOHN 15 GREATEST HITS 24 29 ROCKET /ISLAND 512532/MERCURY (7.98 E0/11.98) 450 including MP3. A typical computer user can easily competitive pressures require these BLONDIE THE BEST OF BLONDIE In the technology world, this "rip" a song into Microsoft's new companies to move on "Internet 25 31 CHRYSALIS 21337 /CAPITOL (7.98/11.98) 42 strategy is called "embrace and music format, which allows the user time," which is much faster than mu- ALANIS MORISSETTE1' JAGGED LITTLE PILL 26 19 MAVERICK 45901/WARNER BROS. (10.98/17.98)E 199 extend." Embrace the widest possi- to do so in half the storage space of sic- industry time. FLEETWOOD MAC ° GREATEST HITS ble consumer base by extending your MP3. In other words, Microsoft's However, these companies also 27 27 WARNER BROS. 25801 (9.98/16.98) 345 product's functionality to include much -hyped "MP3 killer" may recognize the value of building a TOOL AENIMA 28 24 VOLCANO 31087* (10.98/16.98) 129 rival products. Why compete when result in a new wave of piracy that legitimate digital- distribution busi- VAN MORRISON A' THE BEST OF VAN MORRISON you can cannibalize? Some industry shames even MP3. ness -and will actively work to sup- 29 28 POLYDOR 841970/UNIVERSAL (10.98 EQ/17.98) 423 observers say the strategy is better "MP3 doesn't even contain any port SDMI. Look for all competing THE OFFSPRING A5 SMASH 30 18 EPITAPH 86432* (9.98/14.98) DE 123 named "embrace, built -in protection, which Microsoft technology companies to "embrace extend, extin- CREEDENCE CLEARWATER REVIVALA° CHRONICLE VOL. 1 guish." is offering," says Gary Schare, lead and extend" their music players to 31 32 FANTASY 2* (12.98/17.98) 296 Microsoft is the master of this tac- product manager for Windows Media include the formal SDMI standard. JAMES TAYLOR*" GREATEST HITS 32 33 WARNER BROS. 3113* (7.98/11.98) 442 tic with a rather well-known product Technologies at Microsoft. "We In the meantime, it is a free -for-all METALLICAAS MASTER OF PUPPETS called Windows with which some think that most users will do the for the MP3 community. 33 30 ELEKTRA 60439/EEG (10.98/16.98) 436 readers may be familiar (sarcasm in- MADONNA6 THE IMMACULATE COLLECTION 34 41 SIRE 26440*/WARNER BROS. (13.98/18.98) 264 tended). Witness the Windows Media METALLICA° RIDE THE LIGHTNING Player and Internet Explorer brows- Technologies For Digital Downloading Of Music 35 34 MEGAFORCE/ELEKTRA 60396/EEG (10.98/16.98) 412 er. Once separate applications, these Download Technology SOUNDTRACK Ae GREASE 36 35 POLYDOR 825095/UNIVERSAL (10.98 EQ/17.98) 308 Format Strengths Weaknesses Debut Date are now extended features of the AC/DC LIVE 37 36 EASTWEST' 92215/EEG (11.98/17.98) 74 operating system. APPLE: Strong music industry relations; Late to support MP3; weak Now available RealNetworks is duplicating this QUICKTIME 4.0 strong distribution on Macintosh distribution on Windows -based STEVE MILLER BANDA' GREATEST HITS 1974 -78 computers PCs 38 37 CAPITOL 46101 (7.98/11.98) 385 strategy with its RealPlayer tech- AEROSMITH° BIG ONES nology through the use of plug-ins a2b: SOME industry cooperation; Poor consumer awareness; poor Now available 39 42 GEFFEN 24716 /INTERSCOPE (12.98/17.98) 133 that play back Liquid Audio and soon a2b MUSIC PLAYER 2.0 well -tended by AT &T; compati- distribution JEWEL A5 PIECES OF YOU ble with RealNetworks G2 40 38 ATLANTIC 82700*/AG (10.98/17.98) ® 166 MP3. streaming SIMON & GARFUNKEL' GREATEST HITS Indeed, Microsoft and RealNet- 41 26 COLUMBIA 31350 (10.98 EQ/17.98) 177 works are best-positioned to ulti- IBM: Cooperation of five majors in Late entry to consumer market Trial begins in May RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE ELECTRONIC MUSIC Mal; partnered with Rea Net - 42 40 EPIC 52959* (10.98 EQ/16.98) EM ' 182 mately win consumers by extending MANAGEMENT SYSTEM works and Sony AL GREEN GREATEST HITS their basic streaming technologies to 43 - THE RIGHT STUFF 30800/CAPITOL (10.98/16.98) 46 AUDIO: LIQUID Some industry cooperation; Poor consumer awareness; poor Now available POISON GREATEST HITS 1986 -1996 embrace all competing download 4.0 integrated LIQUID MUSIC PLAYER into Microsot & distribution 44 47 CAPITOL 53375 (7.98/11.98) 9 systems. Both companies have mil- RealNetworks players GARTH BROOKS m THE HITS lions of users, which is the critical 45 46 CAPITOL (NASHVILLE) 28689 (10.98/15.98) 182 MICROSOFT: Largest consumer react through No support by major music Now available (beta); 40 OZ. TO FREEDOM mass needed to establish a success- WINDOWS MEDIA Windows operating systems; companies final version in June SUBLIME 46 45 GASOLINE ALLEY 11474/MCA (7.98/12.98) 102 TECHNOLOGIES4.0 fastest audio compression ® ful business for the sale of digitally EAGLES' HELL FREEZES OVER 47 50 GEFFEN 24725/INTERSCOPE (12.98/17.98) 216 delivered music on the Internet. MP3: Large existing user base (15 mil- No support by major music Now available Apple's formal introduction April VARIOUS (WINAMP ETC.) lion pus); supported by several companies JOURNEY'° JOURNEY'S GREATEST HITS 48 49 COLUMBIA 44493 (10.98 EQ/17.98) 465 19 portadle music devices of its Quicktime 4.0 adds yet ZZ TOPAZ GREATEST HITS 49 WARNER BROS. 26846 (10.98/16.98) 137 another competitor to the mix. REALNETWORKS: Large user base (59 mil ion Late to support MP3; weakening Beta in May - REALSYSTEM G2 regisEred users); distribution music industry relations ALAN JACKSON A' THE GREATEST HITS COLLECTION (PRODUCT NAME TBD) through AOL and Netscape 50 - ARISTA NASHVILLE 18801 (10.98/16.98) 174 THE WILD CARD, of course, is Catalog albums are 2- year -old titles that have fallen below No. 100 on The Billboard 200 or reissues of older a bums. MP3. Although there are many legal SDMI: Unanrnous major -label support; Last to market; hostile reception March 2000 Total Chart Weeks column reflects combined weeks title has appeared on The Billboard 200 and Top Pop Catalog Albums. Recording Industry Assn. Of America (RIAA) certification for net shipment of 500.000 album units (Gold). VARIOUS (TM) exclusive content likely by underground MP3 community offerings in this format, MP3 is RIAA certification for net shipment of 1 million units (Platinum). RIAA certification for net shipment of 10 million units (Diamond). Numeral following Platinum or Diamond symbol indicates album's multi -platinum level. For boxed sets, flourishing primarily because of the SONY: Sony Music support; compatible Poor support by other four Late 1999 and double albums with a running time of 100 minutes or more, the RIM multiplies shipments by the number of discs and/or tapes. *Asterisk indicates vinyl LP is available. Most tape prices, and CD prices for BMG and WEA, labels are sug- SUPERMAGICGATE with Memory Stick- compatible majors; late to market wide availability of pirated material. gested lists. Tape prices marked EQ, and all other CD prices, are equivalent prices, which are procted from wholesale Though many companies are trying hardware devices prices. IN indicates past or present Heatseeker title. ©1999, Billboard/BPI Communications, and SoundScan, Inc. BILLBOARD MAY 1, 1999 55 www.americanradiohistory.com Home Video M E R C H A N T S & M A R K E T I N G ovo Is Takìng Off In Europe, But Issues Hìnder Full Growth BY SAM ANDREWS analyst Screen Digest predict a sharp is, we need to coordinate newsworthy ics, agreed. "One of the reasons for most active DVD evangelists, "I truly DUBLIN -DVD is beginning to roll rise in both hardware and software events to help to increase the expo- our optimism for DVD -ROM in the believe that DVD is a remarkable and in Europe. Mirroring development in sales. Trends indicate disc sales will sure for the format." PC environment is that CD -ROM has unique opportunity for Europe and the U.S., Europe will see an installed rise from 2.4 million units in 1998 to According to Jim Banting, former been weak in the field of video. that we can actually control and deliv- base of close to 1 million players and 11.2 million units this year and to 25.1 new-media manager at MGM U.K. Frankly, it's been a weakness of mul- er our European heritage on DVD if disc sales of more than 11 million million in 2000, based on player sales and now of consultancy Edigital, title timedia over the last five years in that we all are prepared to work together. units by the end of 1999, the second of 2.2 million units. growth will come from non -movie you cannot get good -quality video If we don't, it will disappear, and we year after launch. The U.K., the second most impor- sources. "I expect to see major com- from a CD -ROM. DVD gives us an will simply end up distributing U.S. - However, regional coding and clas- tant home video market after the panies releasing kids' and special - opportunity to do that, to upgrade all produced titles." sification issues are hindering the full States, is now showing rapid growth. interest material this year, which will those encyclopedia titles." (DVD players are encoded so that development of Europe's DVD indus- The first quarter of 1999 has seen help to broaden the market further While the European industry is they will only play discs sold in that try, according to many of the 250 or sales equal to 50% of the whole of and faster," he said. "We will also see largely upbeat about DVD prospects, region. However, the encoding chip so executives attending the recent 1998. DVD titles are already hitting real hybrid discs along with lower - there is concern that a lack of local can be removed.) DVD Summit 2 in Dublin. the top 10 of the sell -through video priced ranges this Christmas. The product and Region One imports A key element in the appeal of So far, France has led the hard- chart. By 2000, Keen said, "DVD rise of DVD -ROM drives will have a from the U.S. will stifle local program Region One product is its quality, says ware sales, followed by Germany and should be about 10% of the European big impact on software sales." development. Says Bob Auger, man- Michael Tucker, CEO of authoring the U.K. The Germans, though, have VHS tape sales by volume and by David Mercer, service director of aging director of authoring house house European DVD Lab, which is been the biggest buyers of software value significantly more." research company Strategy Analyt- Electric Switch and one of Europe's (Continued on next page) to date, at about 750,000 units, with Emiel Petrone, chairman of the the French (660,000) and the British U.S. -based DVD Video Group, pre- (200,000) next. The Nordic countries, dicted there will be some 1,000 titles at 187,000 units, are also a significant available in Europe by the end of the VSDA Shaping Up As A Modest Affair, part of the market. year. But he stressed that "we need '99 As player prices start to fall from to be more aggressive in motivating an average of $825 last year into line both retailers and distributors alike, With Disney Out And Enthusiasm Dwindling with the U.S. average of about $400, and, as we are doing in the States, we trade experts such as Ben Keen of need to continue to make noise -that M OUSELESS IN L.A.: The Video Software Dealers The Beast" that were legends in their own time -and, Assn. (VSDA) could be lacking a major exhibitor when not incidentally, helped sell millions of cassettes. Now, the trade group's annual convention begins its three - if the speculation is correct, the Mouse won't roar. 11 day adventure on July 8 in Los Angeles. Barring an VSDA, under newly selected president Crossan Chapter Filing Won't Nold Bach 11th -hour change of heart, Disney isn't going to be on "Bo" Andersen, will do its best to bring Disney back the show floor, nor will it contribute to the studios' joint to the fold and keep other defections to a minimum. Golden Books' 'Bunny,' `Puppy' Vids one -night event that's planned in place of the usual sep- The association is trying a one -price -fits -all registra- arate entertainments, say industry sources. tion fee of $150 designed to attract more visitors who've BY CATHERINE APPLEFELD OLSON Disney, unavailable for comment, reportedly wants paid as much as twice that in the past. (Of course, with WASHINGTON, D.C. -When going to focus energies on retail marketing programs, such only one studio event and a three -day program instead gets tough, the tough get ... hopping? as its massive, 22- title, of four, attendees may Golden Books Family Entertainment four -month promotion feel they're getting less Home Video & Audio is mounting a getting under way in for their money any- major campaign to support its "Pat June, and on its Internet way.) L.A. encourages The Bunny" audio and video releases presence. VSDA used to "day trippers," and their even as the parent company faces the be a venue for such activ- presence should boost specter of a Chapter 11 bankruptcy ities. Not now: The stu- total attendance over filing. dios contemplating par- last year, VSDA believes. This spring and summer, Golden ticipation in L.A. ex- At the same time, will release video complements to two hibited to us a marked however, VSDA and its of its most successful books -"Pat lack of enthusiasm about convention partner, Ad- The Bunny" and "The Poky Little a show in their own back by Seth Goldstein vanstar Communica- Puppy"-that will serve as the start yard. tions, are also promoting of two new series. "Pat," due May 25, How unenthusiastic? From Fox Home Entertain- an expanded spring regional meeting that could cut is a live -action cassette featuring sing - ment: "We're assessing the appropriate level of coop- into the L.A. turnout. The Grand Slam Video Show in along songs culled from the pages of eration." From Paramount: "Currently we don't have Biloxi, Miss., is scheduled for May 13 -14. Created by the book. "Poky" debuts July 27 in the any plans set." From Warner and Columbia: silence on VSDA's Gulf Coast chapter, Grand Slam is expected to -900 form of three animated tapes starring Coming to video from Golden Books is and off the record -less than three months before the draw 600 dealers, two to three times last year's familiar Golden Books characters. "Pat The Bunny," many parents' favorite event. Smaller fry with a story to tell, like USA Home attendance, sources indicate. Advanstar and VSDA bill Meanwhile, parent Golden Books touchy -feely tome for toddlers. Entertainment (formerly PolyGram Video), could help it as a replica of "the successful, retailer -friendly East Entertainment has stated that it plans plug the gaps. But some independent vendors are also Coast Video Show," held every October in Atlantic City. to file a Chapter 11 reorganization downsizing. A &E Home Video and distributor New In case that's not cannibalization enough, VSDA can plan and accept a $55 million loan for things to start coming together in Video, after graduating to larger space a couple of mull the impact of the Independent Video Retailer from CIT Group, subject to court terms of having the right infrastruc- years ago, are "scaling back," a source indicates. Trade Show & Conference, gathering for the first time approval. The New York -based com- ture to be able to successfully go into "We've nothing really on the slate" to warrant more June 9 -10 in Las Vegas. Independent's '99, which asks pany already has reached an agree- the next phase of development," than the minimum 100- square -foot booth, she adds. stores if they're "tired of the same old ballgame," ment with major creditors through Bressler adds. The company's videos Universal does plan to introduce its new home video claims to have signed 400 retailers and hopes to get which it expects to reduce long -term are now distributed by Sony. chief, Craig Kornblau, and the 1999 -2000 release 2,500 to the Nevada Rio hotel and convention center. debt. "Pat The Bunny," written almost 60 schedule, while New Line will host a pre -show party "It wasn't our original intent, but I really do think Cindy Bressler, senior VP/GM of years ago by Dorothy Kunhardt, a per usual. But the L.A. Convention Center hoopla will we're going to scoop [the VSDA] event," says organiz- Golden's video and audio division, says British mom, is a staple among the be modest. A source close to VSDA, which still expects er Mike Ewing. Fox is the only major listed as an the genesis of the launches dates back preschool set, with its simple interac- to have all the majors represented, anticipates a small- exhibitor. "Obviously, we'd like to be a little further to 1996, when new management tive activities such as looking in the er exhibit floor. No one disputes that, after "dull shows" along," he acknowledges. began piecing together an audio and mirror and playing peek-a -boo with in Las Vegas and L.A., on the heels of the 1996 disap- This multiplication of meetings flies in the face of an video team with a mandate of creat- make-believe siblings Paul and Judy. pointment in Dallas, "the halcyon days are over," in the incontrovertible fact: Independent retailers are a van- ing fresh properties. Other books in the series include "Pat words of one studio spokesman. ishing breed. Last year, Rentrak estimated an average "The whole purpose was not just to The Cat" and "Pat The Puppy." Disney has been there through good times and bad; of 400 stores were closing each month. More recently, take the existing video programs the "The sing-along format works par- for that reason, its absence will cut deeper than Warn- the National Assn. of Video Distributors put the 1998 company had and market and distrib- ticularly well for this age group. We er's decision to skip the 1997 show or Fox's 1998 move loss at 2,000-plus, a number some consider low Chains ute those but really begin to look at plan to have subsequent videos be to meeting rooms off the floor, leaving a huge booth ranging from Blockbuster to Best Buy, Musicland, and the catalog of fabulous properties the heavy on songs," Bressler says. She largely unattended. Over the years, Disney lavished the mass merchants that rule sell -through aren't the company owned and bring them to hinted that the next "Pat" tape will money and attention on thousands of VSDA attendees, ideal trade show audience. So who will be left to attend life," she says. complement the forthcoming "Pat The creating theatrical events of movies like `Beauty And VSDA 2000? "It really took until January 1998 (Continued on page 69) 56 BILLBOARD MAY 1. 1999 www.americanradiohistory.com Home Video M E R C H A N T S & M A R K E T I N G DVD IS TAKING OFF (Continued from preceding page) owned by German studio Babelsberg. "Region One imports are the source of all our troubles," he said. "The con- sumer is going to prefer them. I've never seen anything in Europe today that can stand up against the average American title. "It's not just the extra features or the menus; it's also the transfer qual- ity, the audio quality," Tucker contin- BUSTIN'ON TO ued. "The quality generally is of a dif- ferent standard. We're getting transfers [in Europe] that would be completely unacceptable even to any independent American distributor, never mind a [Hollywood] studio." And there are also problems for local markets from within Europe itself. Recently, PolyGram found that DVD a sub -licensee had produced a DVD of an English -language "Mr. Bean" program with subtitles that could be turned off. This could have potential- ly become an import into the U.K. "It alerted PolyGram to the fact that we have to be very careful on some of our third -party licenser deals to ensure that what we are instruct- ing them to do they are able to do on DVD," said PolyGram Video Inter- national's Maggie Nuttall. Classification issues are also prov- ing to be a "nightmare" when trying to produce a pan-European disc, Nut- tall claimed. She argues for some form of standardization across the region. But Robin Duval, the newly appointed director general of Eur- ope's strictest censor, the British Board of Film Classification, said ILL ra European classification harmoniza- tion is an immensely thorny issue. "The British public, and I suspect Apprdk. 108 mins. the present British government, DVD #50169 would be quite happy if Europe or America would agree to harmonize THE DELUXE with us," Duval noted. "What we fear, particularly from Europe, is a new level of sexual explicitness for which EDITION! we are, as yet, unprepared." COLLECTOR'S There is a chink of light in the progress of the Steering Group of European Censors, he said. It is work- EXQüSNE DVD FEATURES ing with the European Commission ARY star interviews featurette toward a proposal on classification. Aykroyd. Harold Ramis rN I r r) r) feature -length video commentary New footage of Dan "We believe as a group of national With Ivan Reitman (Director), and Ivan Reitman classifiers or censors that the time larold Ramis (Writer & Actor:. 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Hundreds of conceptual drawings, Original theatrical hailers a wider problem with the develop- $3 Movie Cash offer on pack storyboards and production photos ment of DVD to consider, said Strat- and more egy Analytics' Mercer. He believes National website promotion! Many deleted scenes that comparisons with the U.S. are New director approved transfer not applicable because there are more With new 5.1 audio track video enthusiasts in America than in STREET DATE 6/29/99 Europe. s Special effects documentary "The one thing you can say about Featuring original SFX team "Ghostbusters" ©1984 Cdumtia Pictures Industries Ghostbusters 2" adiusted is they can't get e Based on U.S. consumers Visit Our Webaita at © 1989 Columbia Pictures Industries, Inc. All Rights Reserved. I muff l of movies," he said. "You give COLUMBIA [PG`s DIGITAL www.ct v.com "Ghostbusters" and "Ghost Design" are registered trademarks of box office results enough Columbia Pictures Industries, Inc. Source: Daily Variety PICTURES ®( Pntsentea In the original theatrical aspect ratio of approx. 2.35:1. I Home Video. All Rights Reserved. Design TriStar them movies on any other format, and VIDECI 01999 Layout and Columbia 3/2/98. they'll go out and buy it." Mercer noted, "All these DVD peo- ple have got [direct-broadcast satel- lite] at home. They're hooked up to cable, they've got VCRs in every room, they just love getting hold of movies. We don't see that type of environment in Europe generally"" BILLBOARD MAY 1, 1999 57 www.americanradiohistory.com Billboard R. MAY 1, 1999 Home Video M E R C H A N T S & M A R K E T I N G Sales.. it a COMPILED FROM A NATIONAL SAMPLE OF RETAIL STORE SALES REPORTS. Video -On- Demand Makes Strides S Y Y U 8 C LOSER TO VOD: More than five has signed a deal with Artisan En- `1 3 ó 3 ó q ;, years ago, industry pundits tertainment for the film "n." It can Label Principal v, á TITLE Ä v Distributing Label, Catalog Number Performers >ce cc oL1 thought video -on- demand (VOD) be downloaded for $2.95 until May would be owned by the cable indus- 13 (Billboard, April 24). The deal is -.all No. 1 II.- try. Now it looks like Internet com- similar to the one Trimark Enter- panies might be the ones that final- tainment reached with Broad - 1 1 14 TAE -BO WORKOUT Ventura Distribution TB2274 Billy Blanks 1999 NR 3995 ly get the concept up and running. cast.com to screen its back catalog Walt Disney Home Video Bill Paxton Those 2 6 3 MIGHTY JOE YOUNG 1998 PG 24.99 who continue to on the Internet (Shelf Buena Vista Home Entertainment 12746 Charlize Theron brush off the develop- Talk, Billboard, March Drew Barrymore 3 2 7 EVER AFTER: A CINDERELLA STORY FoxVideo 0392 1998 PG -13 ment of VOD as a pie -in- 13). Anjelica Huston 19.98 the -sky idea should take SH ELF The difference: Sight- Walt Disney Home Video 4 4 11 MULAN Animated 1998 G 26.99 a look at Microsoft's new Sound is Buena Vista Home Entertainment 4773 TA l.K developing a Nickelodeon Video Windows Media Tech- pay -per -view revenue 5 3 3 THE RUGRATS MOVIE Animated Paramount Home Video 33399 1998 G 26.95 nologies 4.0, which de- model; Broadcast.com, a New Line Home Video Michael Meyers buted in April at Spring TV advertising model. 6 7 59 AUSTIN POWERS 1997 PG Warner Home Video N4577 Elizabeth Hurley -13 14.98 Internet World '99 in The movies are free, but Walt Disney Home Video L.A. Full- screen movies there will be commercial 7 5 87 101 DALMATIANS Animated 1961 G Buena Vista Home Entertainment 15797 26.99 were delivered and interruptions. Dreamworks Home Entertainment Woody Allen 8 8 10 ANTZ 1998 PG 26.99 downloaded with SightSound.com pres- Universal Studios Home Video 83668 Sharon Stone antipiracy guards. ident /CEO Scott Epic Music Video by E ileen 9 10 2 FAMILY VALUES TOUR '98 Various Artists 1999 NR 19.95 Unlike the herky- Sander says his objec- Sony Music Video 50188 Fitzp jerky pictures of the atrick tive is to offer secured New Line Home Video Adam Sandler to 11 19 THE WEDDING SINGER 1997 Warner Home Video N4659 Drew Barrymore PG -13 14.98 past, Media Technolo- content that can be gies 4.0 offers smooth movements accessed whenever JANET JACKSON: THE VELVET Eagle Rock Entertainment consumers 11 9 6 Janet Jackson NR ROPE TOUR -LIVE IN CONCERT Image Entertainment 5517 1999 19.98 and excellent color. Yes, consumers want it. "We know people want Nicolas Cage still have to watch the movie on a movies and music over the Inter- 12 12 10 CITY OF ANGELS Warner Home Video 16320 1998 PG Meg Ryan -13 19.98 computer screen, and picture qual- net," he adds, "and you can either Playboy Home Video ity isn't at the level of DVD. But get it to them legitimately or cre- 13 16 12 PLAYBOY'S GIRLFRIENDS Various Artists 1999 NR 19.98 Universal Music Video Dist. PBV0837 Microsoft undoubtedly is already ate a vacuum for pirates to thrive." working on a new and improved The company 14 15 22 'N THE MIX WITH 'N SYNC A' BMG Video 65000 'N Sync 1998 NR 19.95 developed its version. secured -download technology in PLAYBOY'S PLAYMATE PAJAMA Playboy Home Video 15 17 4 Various Artists NR An Internet company called 1995 and has two patents covering PARTY Universal Music Video Dist. PBV0840 1999 19.98 SightSound.com, using the system, (Continued on next page) Chevy Chase 16 RE -ENTRY CADDYSHACK: SPECIAL EDITION Warner Home Video 17215 1980 R 19.98 Rodney Dangerfield JIMI HENDRIX: LIVE AT THE MCA Music Video 11 13 4 Jimi Hendrix 1999 NR 14.98 FILLMORE EAST Universal Music Video Dist. 11931 Billboards MAY 1, 1999 MTV: CELEBRITY DEATHMATCH MTV Home Video 18 18 9 Various Artists 1999 NR 12.98 ROUND 1 Sony Music Video 51619 PLAYBOY VIDEO CENTERFOLD: Playboy Home Video 19 14 8 Various Artists 1999 NR 19.98 THE DAHM TRIPLETS Universal Music Video Dist. PBV0838 To DVD Sales.. 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O IRMA platinum certification for a minimum sale of 250,000 units or a dollar volume of $18 million at retail for c, theatrically released programs, and of at least, 50,000 units and $2 million at suggested retail for nontheatrical titles. ©1999, Billboard/BPI Communications. 1999, Billboard/BPI Communications and VideoScan, Inc. 58 BILLBOARD MAY 1, 1999 www.americanradiohistory.com Home Video M E R C H A N T S & M A R K E T I N G Tweety Bird Leads The Way In Warner's `looney Tunes' Series p TWICK OR TWEETY A pair of 70- Smuckers. Day. TV ads will run primarily dur- taped in Ireland, has fight sequences minute cartoon collections featuring Throughout November and Decem- ing early morning and daytime pro- designed by the choreographer of the the enduringly popular Looney Tunes ber, Act II, Skippy, Smuckers, and grams and on Nickelodeon's "Nick At Oscar- winning film "Braveheart." character Tweety will flutter into Kraft products will feature the series Nite" programs. The target audience: stores June 22 on the Warner Home on packages, supported by national mothers of preschool kids. IN AN OLD HOUSE IN PARIS: A Video label. TV ads, point -of- purchase materials, previously unseen animated Made- "Tweet And Lovely" and "Home and freestanding inserts. The Tweety MYSTIC -AL DOINGS: Fox Kids line feature, "Madeline: Lost In Tweet Home" are the inaugural titles will feature a free on -pack pic- Network's series "Mystic Knights Of Paris," will be released Aug. 3 by releases in a new series, "Looney ture frame and on -pack stickers by Moira McCormick Tir Na Nog," a live- action program Walt Disney Home Video. Featuring Tunes Presents." Each title will focus alerting consumers about Mil - inspired by Celtic mythology, is now the voices of Jason Alexander, Lau- on a particular character. Bugs Looney-Um. ties," his name was Orson. Tweety the subject of a just-released movie - ren Bacall, and Christopher Plum- Bunny is up next, probably arriving The Warner Bros. Web site will was first paired with rival Sylvester length video from 20th Century Fox mer, "Lost In Paris" is priced at this fall. also be running online promotions, in 1947's "Tweety Pie," which won Home Entertainment. $22.99. The release commemorates The first cassettes, priced at with the first scheduled for Mother's director Friz Freleng an Oscar. The $14.98 title combines four the 60th anniversary of late $14.95, come in Tweety-yellow clam- Day, May 9. It will built around the episodes edited together into an 80- author /illustrator Ludwig Hemel- shell packaging. Half the cartoons Tweety videos, says a studio spokes- GOT THE BLUE'S: "Blue's Big minute release: "The Fire Dragon Of mans' book series. included in the compilations have man. "We're doing a live trivia con- Treasure Hunt," the first prime -time Dar," "Tash Hund Of Temra," "Ivar never been available on video before. test on the Tweety- dedicated portion TV special based on Nickelodeon's And The Sea Serpent," and "The Assistance in preparing this column "Tweet And Lovely" and "Home of Warner Bros.' Mother's Day site," massively popular preschool animat- Wolf In The Rocks." The series, was provided by Kim Cox. Tweet Home" are to be the first he says. "Wmners will receive prizes, ed series "Blue's Clues," arrives June Warner releases to participate in the which are yet to be determined." 22 from Paramount Home Video. Billboard® MAY 1, 1999 studio's year 2000 marketing initia- It's not Bugs but Tweety who is the The program, which took its prime - tive, Mil- Looney -Um. most popular Looney Tunes charac- time bow March 14, features the voice Under the aegis of Warner Con- ter, according to Warner Bros. The of Gregory Hines and a live- action sumer Products, the domestic cam- deceptively innocent -looking blue - appearance by Rue McClanahan as To Kid Video,. paign features cross - promotions with eyed bird ranks as Looney Tunes' No. host Steve's grandma. A bonus epi- p COMPILED FROM A NATIONAL SAMPLE OF national from 1 goods seller, reportedly sode, "Blue's News," is also included. ue companies and support consumer RETAIL STORE SALES REPORTS. other Time Warner divisions, includ- racking up more than $50 million in Paramount is supporting the Y S = 0 w z v ú ing publishing, retail stores, and TV merchandise sales last year. release with a broadcast -and -print O ó v Those companies taking part in Mil - Trivia note: When the diminutive advertising campaign starting in x TITLE C» 3 Label, Distributing Label, Catalog Number > r'n-a Looney-Um include Act II, Bestfoods, bird debuted in the 1942'Merrie June. Print ads will appear in People, r First USA, Kraft, Mott's, Skippy, and Melodies short "A Tale Of Two Kit- Ladies' Home Journal, and Woman's -r No. 1 No- MULAN 1 1 ii 1998 26.99 Walt Disney Home Video Vista Home Entertainment 4773 Billboard. MAY 1, 1999 /Buena LION KING II: SIMBA'S PRIDE TALK 2 2 23 1998 26.99 SHELF Walt Disney Home Video/Buena Vista Home Entertainment 8804 (Continued from preceding page) TELETUBBIES: NURSERY RHYMES 3 3 9 1999 14.95 To Video Rentals.. audio and video downloading. Sight- Warner Family Entertainment/Warner Home Video B3750 p LADY AND THE TRAMP Sound will shop the service to the stu- 4 5 176 1955 26.99 Home Video/Buena Vista Home Entertainment 582 COMPILED FROM A NATIONAL SAMPLE OF RETAIL STORE RENTAL REPORTS. dios over the next few months. The Walt Disney a 101 DALMATIANS w W V offering could include one -night 5 4 145 1961 26.99 w w Walt Disney Home Video/Buena Vista Home Entertainment 15797 3 ó rentals or the sale of actual VHS and TELETUBBIES: DANCE WITH THE TELETUBBIES Label Principal 6 6 33 1998 1415 _ `n TITLE (Rating) DVD product. Warner Family Entertainment/Warner Home Video B3748 e- g Distributing Label, Catalog Number Performers 7 7 MARY-KATE & ASHLEY: YOU'RE INVITED TO A COSTUME PARTY 7 1999 12.95 --+s No. 1 woo- SARAH DVD: Arista Records is Dualstar Video/WarnerVision Entertainment 454305 THERE'S SOMETHING prepping a new Sarah McLachlan 8 9 3 THE RUGRATS MOVIE 1 Ben Stir 1998 1 10 FoxVideo 0178 26.95 ABOUT MARY (R) Cameron Diaz DVD featuring performances from Nickelodeon Video/Paramount Home Video 33399 Tou Tstone Home Video her new live album, "Mirrorball." POKEMON: THE MYSTERY OF MOUNT MOON 2 2 4 WATERBOY (PG -13) Adam Sandler 9 11 3 1999 14 98 Buena Vista Home Entertainment 159703 The 14 -track set arrives in stores Viz Video/Pioneer Entertainment 0002D New Line Home Video Tobey Maguire 3 5 3 PLEASANTVILLE (PG -13) BLUE'S CLUES: BLUE'S BIRTHDAY Warner Home Video N4728 Reese Witherspoon June 15. 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May 15, Your Backstage Pass To The Record chapter of the National Academy of Recording Arts May 3, Second City Of Hope Celebrity Golf Industry, presented by Silver Lining Entertainment, and Sciences, Webster Hall, New York. 212 -245- Tournament, El Caballero Country Club, Tarzana, Doubletree Guest Suites, Chicago. 888 -836 -8086. 5440. Calif. 213-626 -4611. May 19 -22, Emerging Artists & Talent In Mu- April 24, Music Business 101 Seminar, George May 3 -5, @d:tech, Hyatt Embarcadero, San sic Conference, Showcase & Festival, Mirage Washington University Law School, Washington, D.C. Francisco. 800 -535 -1812, www.ad -tech.com. Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas. 702- 837 -3636. 202- 393 -2826 ext. 28. May 4, SESAC Songwriters In The Round, Bit- May 22 -23, L.A. Gospel Festival, Tennis Cen- April 25 -27, Entertech Conference: How Tech- ter End, New York. 212 -586 -3450. ter, University of California -Los Angeles, Los Ange- nology Is Transforming The Entertainment Indus- May 5, Academy Of Country Music Awards, Los les. 770-717 -7020. try, La Costa Resort & Spa, Carlsbad, Calif. 877- Angeles. 818-841 -3003. May 26, New England Video Software Dealers 223 -9753. May 5, 1999 World Music Awards, Monte Cado Assn. Educational Forum And Trade Show, Bent- April 25 -28, Louisiana Music -New Orleans Sporting Club, Monte Carlo. 377 -93 -25 -4369. ley College, Boston. 800 -949 -8732. Pride 1999 Conference, New Orleans. 504 -592- May 5 -9, Impact Super Summit Conference Hotel Resort and Towers, Miami JUNE Ticket To Health. Universal Concerts executives recently presented music 9800. XIII, Fontainebleau Law & Business Beach. 215-646-8001. June 8 -10, REPLItech North America Moscone industry AIDS charity LIFEbeat with a check for $75,000, a total representing a April 26 -27, Second Music A Francisco. 914 -328 -9157. portion of each ticket sale at Universal Concerts venues. Shown at the Universal Conference, Fairmont Hotel, New Orleans. 800- May 8, National Harmony Sweepstakes Cap- Center, San pella Festival, Marin Center Veterans' Memorial June 9, 30th Annual Induction Ceremony And Amphitheater in Los Angeles, from left, are Alex Hodges, senior VP of talent at 873 -7130. Awards Dinner, presented by the National Acade- Universal Concerts; Emily Simonitch, VP of special events at Universal Concerts; April 28, A Celebration Of Dreams: A Tribute Auditorium, San Rafael, Calif. 415 -927 -2300. Human 8 Engineering Society Con- my of Popular Music and the Songwriters' Hall of Melissa Miller, VP of talent at Universal Concerts; Tim Rosta, executive director of To Jeffrey Katzenberg, the Sherrill C. Corwin May -11, Audio Fame, Sheraton New York Hotel and Towers, New LIFEbeat; and John Van Zeebroeck, VP of operations at Universal Concerts. Relations Award Dinner, sponsored by the American vention, MOC Center, Munich. 212 -661 -8528. Jewish Committee, Regent Beverly Wilshire Hotel, May 10- 13,1999 3D Design & Animation Con- York. 212 -794 -2773. Beverly Hills, Calif. 310 -282 -8080 ext. 306. ference And Exposition, Convention Center, Santa June 9 -12, Promax '99, Moscone Convention April 29, Creating Your Own Buzz: DIY In The Clara, Calif. 415 -278 -5258. Center, San Francisco. 310 -788-7600. Modern Marketplace, panel sponsored by the May 11, Steven J. Ross Humanitarian Award June 14 -15, StudioPro99: Emerging Tech- LIFELINES Assn. of Independent Music Publishers, Dillon's Dinner, honoring Howard Stringer, Waldorf- Astoria, nologies And The Future Of Audio Production, Restaurant, New York. 212 -758 -6157. New York. 212 -836 -1126. presented by Mix, Universal City Hilton, Universal BIRTHS later years, Spence was troubled by April 30, Fourth Annual Audie Awards, pre- May 11 -12, REPLItech Summit, Sheraton City, Calif. 510 -653 -3307. Girl, Elizabeth Marie, to Peggy and schizophrenia. Los Angeles indie sented by the Audio Publishers Assn., Regal Bilt- Mofarrej, São Paulo, Brazil. 914 -328 -9157. June 14-19, 28th International Country Music Sal Bonaccorsi, March 22 in New Birdman Records organized a bene- more Hotel, Los Angeles. 716- 634 -3215. May 12 -16, Hi -Fi '99 Conference, Palmer House Fan Fair, sponsored by the Country Music Assn. and Jersey. Mother is director of royalties fit tribute album, "More Oar," fea- April 30 -May 1, Duke Ellington And His Con- Hilton, Chicago. 781 -784 -4400. the Grand Ole Opry, Tennessee State Fairgrounds, at Atlantic Records. turing such artists as Beck and Rob- tributions To Twentieth -Century Music Sympo- May 13, 24th Annual T.J. Martell Foundation Nashville. 615- 244-2840. ert Plant covering Spence's solo sium And Concert Series, Schoenberg Hall, Uni- Humanitarian Gala, honoring BMG Entertainment June 19, Run On The Row, hosted by Black - MARRIAGES songs. It's scheduled for release in versity of California -Los Angeles, Los Angeles. chairman Michael Domemann, New York Hilton and Hawk, sponsored by Arista/Nashville, and benefit- Camella Ann Vidal to Richard June. 310- 206 -1464. Towers, New York. 212 -245 -1818. ing the Frances Williams Preston Laboratories, Elliot, April 10 in Laguna Nigel, Nashville. 615- 846 -9116. Calif. Groom is a Blue Note record- June 22 -25, MIDEM Americas, Convention Cen- ing artist. WORDS AND DEEDS ter, Miami. 212 -370 -7470. (Continued from page 26) DEATHS Arthur Crafer, 82, of emphysema, to the radio station and were up episodes in the new season of the On the retail end, says Wright, April 11 in Tampa, Fla. Crafer was a there while they played it." acclaimed HBO series, "Oz" and in "we're having one major in -store in songwriter whose biggest hit, writ- That happened with the overnight "Book Of Love," the boys' answer to L.A. at the House of Blues, right IGOOD WORKS ten with the late Jimmy Nebb, was success of "O.PP "; after reaching "Waiting To Exhale," slated for after their show on April 26, the "No Arms Can Ever Hold You," a hit No. 5 on the Hot R &B Singles chart, sometime this summer. night before the record hits the for Georgie Shaw (Decca) and Pat that debut single went on to conquer "We're really excited to have streets. Tower Records is bringing Boone (Dot) in 1955. Many other the pop market. With "Everything's Naughty By Nature because Arista product right there. Sniping started PARK PRIDE: Sammy Hagar will artists recorded the song, including Gonna Be Alright" on "O.P.P.'s" is trying to make its mark within the April 2, TV ads kick off toward the join Mickey Hart & Planet Drum, Connie Francis and Bobby Vinton, heels, '91 was a very Naughty year. hip -hop community," says Danny end of the month, and we'll have a Phil Lesh, and Bob Weir April 27 in who charted with it in 1970. Crafer To their credit, Naughty's mem- Wright, Arista director of artist healthy amount of [point- of -pur- Santa Rosa, Calif., at the Open was a World War II veteran and had bers responded to success by development. "Naughty is among the chase materials]. We've had print Nature concert benefiting the a 40 -year career at J.B. Williams branching out for extra insurance. pioneers of hip-hop, responsible for ads running since Christmas '98." Bohemia Waterfall Park, 850 acres of Pharmaceuticals. Crafer is survived Vinnie heads Newark, N.J.'s establishing the music on the com- "Anticipation is high," says Mar - woodlands, meadows, streams, and a by his wife, three daughters, eight Naughty Gear store and a clothing mercial playing field, so we feel that ketta Rodriquez, owner of Hous- 30 -foot waterfall. The park is under grandchildren, and two great-grand- line of the same name. He is also the having this group on the roster will ton's Serious Sounds. "We are long development. Contact: Kymm Brit- children. force behind Naughty's extensive enable us to become major players in overdue for a new Naughty By Na- ton at 818 -777 -8918. community work. This fall, schools the hip -hop game as well." ture record. Their teaming up with Josephine Adler, 85, of undisclosed in the East Orange, N.J., school dis- Arista set up the album by releas- Mystikal and Master P means dollar WAR EFFORT: Producer Pam causes, April 11 in Malibu, Calif. trict will participate in "The Block," ing two street -oriented tracks on signs for us here in the South." Keller is donating a percentage of Adler is the mother of music and film a Naughty -conceptualized teen show vinyl white labels, both of which also Naughty has also kept busy with a sales proceeds from "The Little producer Lou Adler. In lieu of flow- based loosely on MTV's "Teen Sum- have videos, with CD promos going to flurry of on -air performances that Music Maker's Band -Come Play ers, donations can be made in her mit," which will include a student - radio. "Dirt" was followed by "Live Or started in January, including "BET Along" video to CARE, a nonprofit honor to the UCLA Foundation, produced newsletter and a Web site. Die," released March 3. "We figured Soundstage," "Motown Live," "Show- organization providing emergency 10945 Le Conte, Suite 3132, Los Kay Gee discovered and produced with Nanghty's four-year absence and time At The Apollo," "The Ricki Lake relief to Kosovo refugees. The video Angeles, Calif. 90095. hit R &B acts Zhane and Next -the the hip-hop playing field changing Show," "Rap City Special," and can be ordered at www.playalong.com latter for his Divine Mill record since their departure, we'd reinvigo- MTV's "hip -hop week" in March. or by calling 888-283 -6602. Contact: Alexander "Skip" Spence, 52, of label. Other members of Kay Gee's rate the streets before releasing the Treach even made a surprise appear- Wendy Brickman at 831- 633 -4444. complications from lung cancer, extended musical family include truly anthemic records you're used to ance with Whitney Houston on April 16 in Santa Cruz, Calif. Spence Mag (on Relativity) and upcoming hearing from Naughty," explains VH1's "Divas Live" special April 13. SCHOOL TIES: Arts patron Flora was a founding member of the '60s artists Coffee Brown, Castro, and Wright. "We went for adds [for Naughty fans can check www. L. Thorton has given the University San Francisco bands Jefferson Air- Warner vocalist Jaheim. "Live "] April 5, and we may be ser- naughtybynature.com, one of the of Southern California School of Mu- plane (as its drummer) and Moby Treach appears in ads and on the vicing a remix. Then, we'll come back few artist -driven, artist -controlled, sic a $25 million gift, the largest do- Grape (as a guitarist). In late 1968, runway for everything from Naughty with the summertime joints, leading and artist- responsive Web sites. nation a college music program has following severe substance -abuse Gear to Hugo Boss. He made his act- with either `Jamboree' or `Holiday." ever received. The announcement was problems and an incarceration in ing debut in the '91 film, "Juice" and But Naughty knows a comeback Contact Elena Oumano at 212 -591- made at a gala attended by Herbie New York's Bellevue Hospital, he followed up with featured roles in requires major presence. The group 1619 (phone), 212-533 -3862 (fax), or Hancock, conductor Sergiu Comis- recorded the eccentric and influen- "Jason's Lyric," TV's "New York set off on an exhaustive promo tour Eoumano @aol.com. Her mailing siona, and Thelonious Monk Institute tial solo album "Oar" in Nashville; it Undercover," and the HBO movie April 9 that runs through May and address is 51 Macdougal St., Suite president Tom Carter. Contact: Wal- was released by Columbia in 1969. In "First Time Felon." He stars in four covers every major territory. 180, New York, N.Y. 10012. ter Zooi at 213 -740 -3233. BILLBOARD MAY 1, 1999 63 www.americanradiohistory.com RADIOPROMOTIONSNETWORKS SYNDICATIONAIRWAVESMUSIC VIDEOVIDEO MONITOR Maintaining Control On Sales Promos: Strategies On Cutting Clutter This story was prepared by Airplay with an equal percentage saying "a happy medium" were heard from product ?" asks modern KNRK Port- Despite these common guidelines, Monitor managing editors Jeff Sil- they're overloaded. both camps. land, Ore., promotion director Patty "there's no question we receive more berman (Top 40), Dana Hall (R &B), There are some areas of agree- "Carefully scrutinize each and Pastor. "Then ask, `What are we get- sales promotional requests than we're and Marc Schiffman (Rock). ment. When asked what takes prior- every promotional request and make ting out of this promotion from an able to handle without cluttering up ity in scheduling client promotions, sure there are positives for both the imaging, marketing, promotional, and the radio station," says R &B WERQ NEW YORK -Are radio stations 31% of the PDs and 29% of the pro- client and the listener, while still pre- sales standpoint ?' If you can answer (92Q) Baltimore operations manager running effective sales promotions, motion directors polled cited "first positively to all of those questions, Tom Calococci. "Faced with this sce- and, more important, are they run- come, first serve "; 19% of the PDs then you're balanced." nario just about every week, we look ning them in numbers that don't cre- and 21% of the promotion execs 'Make sure there are Furthermore, "PDs and key clients at a client's overall goal-what they're ate clutter on the stations? admitted that the biggest client buy should take time to educate each trying to achieve-and we rework the In separate Airplay Monitor polls gets the first choice; and a negligible positives for both the other," notes modern KEDJ Phoenix promotion to serve their needs while of PDs and promotion directors, it percentage of both parties named sta- client and the listener, PD Shellie Hart. "I want clients to creating an exciting promotion for pro- seems that both parties are on the tion/client politics. Even more telling, want to be a part of what we do. gramming. Of course, this isn't always same page when it comes to how they half of the promotion directors sur- while still presenting Every client promotion or prize possible. On a few occasions, we sim- choose and run promotions. PDs, not veyed wrote in the response "what - should funnel through the `fun and ply have to turn down the request. surprisingly, are more likely to think ever's best for the station," while 47% an entertaining hip' brain trust to protect your brand "However," he adds, "if they're there's clutter on the air. of the PDs also offered write -in essence ... no exceptions." spending a lot of money, then we of When it comes to whether they responses- either "all of the above" product on the air' "We do our best to help clients course must find a way to make it have a handle on promotional clutter, or "what's best for the station." understand that if we do the right work We're also lucky in that if a pro- almost two -thirds of the promotion Everyone agreed that the key to senting an entertaining product on thing for our listeners, they benefit," motion doesn't fit on 92Q, sometimes directors said yes, with the remain- running successful promotions is bal- the air," says top 40 WZPL Indi- says adult top 40 KFMB -FM San [we can] utilize one of our other sta- der saying they are overloaded. But ancing the interests of clients and lis- anapolis PD Tom Gjerdrum. Diego GM /PD/operations manager tions in Baltimore to execute the pro- only 43% of the PDs surveyed believe teners. Buzzwords like "mutually "What are the client's goals -to Tracy Johnson. motion, so we still get the buy." they're managing the promotion load, beneficial," "win -win situation," and drive traffic, create exposure, or sell "If they insist on doing it their way How is clutter avoided? First and or no way we're prepared to walk foremost, start by scheduling promo- away from the buy," Johnson adds. tions in advance. "In the long run, we're better off any- "Develop a yearly schedule," says Star 100.1 listeners Vie For Unique Prize: A Y2K Baby way, because a promotion that doesn't R &B WILD Boston promotion &rec- BY LAURA FRIES be done tastefully and responsibly. ond, third, or fourth kid and some who work for the client usually results in tor Adrian Ross. "Outline all of the Barry White must have been work- "We didn't want to encourage peo- are just starting a family right now" difficult long -term relationships." (Continued on next page) ing overtime on the night of April 8 at ple to go out and have a baby just to That included Knight and her hus- the La Costa Resort and Spa in San play a contest," says Johnson. "So our band and co -host, Mark Jagger. Diego. approach on the air was, `If you've Knight, who originally met Jagger That's where radio station KFMB been thinking of starting a family or when she was a traffic reporter, now (Star 100.7) San Diego sent 50 cou- having another child anyway, and if shares on-air duty for their drive -time ples who are hoping to have the first the timing works for you, let's have show, which mixes music, call-ins, and baby of the new millennium. some fun with this.' " a healthy dose of talk. So If any of the cou- The contest was heav- working in the baby angle ples naturally deliv- ily promoted on the air, seemed like a natural fit. er a bouncing baby especially on Star 100.7's "We just bought a ,..,M sT on 1, 2000, & house, so the timing was January "Jeff Jer" morning the first couple show and on the after- right," says Jagger of the receives $1,000. If the child is born with- noon drive -time show, couple's decision to par- in a predetermined window of time, he "Jagger & Kristi." The JAGGER A ND KNIGHT ticipate in the contest. or she could be born a millionaire. response, according to For a couple whose Dubbed the "Star Y2K Baby Con- Johnson, was huge. Couples were cho- romance literally blossomed on air, test," this unique promotion sprang sen on the basis of letters explaining the idea of sharing a personal story Magic Mickey. Chip Davis, leader of Mannheim Steamroller, was a recent guest from a Newsweek article that includ- what it would mean to them to have like this with the audience was never on the morning show of WMGF (Magic 107 FM) Orlando, Fla., promoting his ed calculations for the exact date to the first Y2K baby. a concern. new Walt Disney Records album, "Mannheim Steamroller Meets The Mouse." conceive a millennium baby. Star "We didn't even roll the prize out "There's a point where we do cut it Shown, from left, are Dan Wierberg of American Gramaphone Records; Davis; 100.7 GM Tracy Johnson and his staff until after we picked everybody," says off. What we are willing to put out on Magic morning show co -host Shawn Burke; Magic morning show producer Joe at the hot AC station sensed a great DJ Kristi Knight. `And it's worked out the air is fine with us," says Jagger. 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To call Alyse Zigman (323) 525 -2308 BDPB31 68 www.billboard.com advertise 64 BILLBOARD MAY 1, 1999 www.americanradiohistory.com Radio MAY 1, 1999 P R O G R A M M I N G Adult Contemporary SALES PROMOS (5 z TITLE ARTIST J 3 "J3 3 O IMPRINT & NUMBER/PROMOTION LABEL (Continued from preceding page) -- gm No. 1 promotions for No- station's major /events ANGEL SARAH MCLACHLAN 1 1 24 each month. Once they've been laid WARNER SUNSET 13621 /REPRISE t 9 weeks at No. 1 out for each month, create new events MUST HAVE SPENT) A LITTLE MORE TIME ON YOU N SYNC 2 2 18 (GOD and on -air promotions around the RCA ALBUM CET t BELIEVE CHER 3 5 10 remaining dates, leaving time to ® WARNER BROS. 17119 t properly promote FROM THIS MOMENT ON SHANIA TWAIN them." 4 4 4 34 KEDJ's Hart says, "Plan your big MERCURY 466450 t IN THE STARS ELTON JOHN & LEANN RIMES 7 3 16 WRITTEN events with key clients who are pro- 0 CURB/ROCKET 566918/ISLAND t Miller, KISS ME SIXPENCE NONE THE RICHER motionally active- Pepsi, Coke, 12 15 6 etc. year in advance. We've found © SQUINT 79101 /COLUMBIA t -a ANGEL OF MINE MONICA 7 6 9 14 that it takes a 12 -hour day to brain- Aft ARISTA 13590 t and weeks to onto FAITH OF THE HEART ROD STEWART storm two enter the A Call To Order. A savvy promotion from WKCI (KC101) New Haven, Conn., result- 8 5 6 16 UNIVERSAL 56244 calendar. Once it's on, it never moves." ed in the governor of the state proclaiming Official KC101 /1N Sync Day when the ALL I HAVE TO GIVE BACKSTREET BOYS Q9 i0 11 12 All parties emphasize the impor- boys came to town to perform. The promotion also resulted in a city proclamation JIVE 42562 t YOU'LL BE IN MY HEART PHIL COLLINS tance of getting details down in writ- and a press conference with a state representative present to make it all official. Pic- 10 20 2 - WALT /HOLLYWOOD DISNEY ALBUM CUT ing. "[That way], the sales and pro- tured, from left, are Justin and JC from 'N Sync; KC101 listener Barbara Kaminski I'M YOUR ANGEL R. KELLY & CELINE DION 11 11 7 28 motion departments know exactly (who suggested the idea to the station); night jock Kerry Collins (who rallied for sig- JIVE 42557 t what's available to them each week TRULY MADLY DEEPLY SAVAGE GARDEN natures in support of the proclamation); and Chris, Joey, and Lance of 'N Sync. 12 13 13 68 for added -value promotions," says top COLUMBIA 78723 t LOVE OF MY LIFE JIM BRICKMAN FEAT. MICHAEL W. SMITH 13 14 14 16 40 WKRZ Wilkes- Barre, Pa., PD WINDHAM HILL ALBUM CUT Tony Banks. "Like commercial inven- events, so we just need to tell them says WJET Erie, Pa., PD Dino I STILL BELIEVE MARIAN CAREY 14 8 12 14 tory, they can't sell or promise what where, when, and why they should go. Robitaille. "On our morning show, we COLUMBIA 79093 t HANDS JEWEL 15 9 10 25 they don't have." Second, do more live reads when pro- left a bottle filled with gift certifi- ATLANTIC ALBUM CUT t moting events. Recorded promos tend cates in the fountain in the mall. We TRUE COLORS PHIL COLLINS 16 15 8 30 STRIKING A BALANCE to be generic just taking up space in then gave clues as to where it was. FACE VALUE ALBUM CUT /ATLANTIC I'LL NEVER BREAK YOUR HEART BACKSTREET BOYS 11 17 17 39 Scheduling can be as specific as the a stop -set. Live reads are more effec- Whoever found the bottle was JIVE ALBUM CUT t dayparts, because, as KFMB -FM's tive in getting people to go. Save that rewarded with movie passes, a FOREVER MORE (I'LL BE THE ONE) JOHN TESH FEAT. JAMES INGRAM 18 18 19 13 Johnson notes, "every promotion promo for the killer Web site promo romantic dinner for two, and a free GTSP ALBUM CUT /MERCURY YOU'RE STILL THE ONE SHANIA TWAIN 19 16 16 64 doesn't have to run across the board." that the production director spent two limo to the dinner and the movie. All MERCURY 568452 t R &B WJTT Chattanooga, Tenn., days putting together." three clients went together to make I'LL BE EDWIN MCCAIN 20 19 18 32 promotion director Wayne Collins One of most popular ways to avoid one cool night out. When you can't ATLANTIC 84191 t YOU BELIEVE WHITNEY HOUSTON & MARIAH CAREY suggests that stations "balance every- clutter is to combine promotions. "A make clients fit, then you have a prob- 21 21 20 25 WHEN DREAMWORKS 59022/GEFFEN t thing between dayparts. Make small- perfect example would be on-premise lem that takes creative solutions." THAT DON'T IMPRESS ME MUCH SHANIA TWAIN 22 23 22 3 er giveaways daypart- specific and club nights," says KKRZ's Foster. "Tie Being flexible in combining pro- MERCURY ALBUM CUT t LET ME LET GO FAITH HILL for in client for a cool giveaway, motions retaining a tight grip O23 22 21 5 explore opportunities cross -pro- another -while WARNER BROS. ALBUM CUT t motions." such as a weekend trip to see a con- on the quality of giveaways -is key LOVING YOU IS ALL I KNOW PRETENDERS 24 24 26 5 "We give the sales department one not only to the success of the promo- HOLLYWOOD ALBUM CUT THE PRAYER CELINE DION WITH ANDREA BOCELLI 25 25 23 7 60-second promo per daypart," says tions but to a clutter-free station. 550 MUSIC ALBUM CUT/ERG top 40 KKRZ (Z100) Portland, Ore., 'If they insist on doing "We control promotions/sales events promotion director Wendi Foster. it their way or no by plugging them in already- standing "We schedule three clients per week vehicles- noon/lunch [shows], count- Adult Top 40 in the promo to talk about the promo- way, we're prepared downs, Web sites, summer goings -on, tions we're running for them." etc.," says Andy Fisher, director of -silo No. 1 im.-- -- EVERY MORNING SUGAR RAY It often comes down to priorities, to walk away' programming for adult top 40 KSTP- O 1 1 19 LAVA 84462/ATLANTIC t 4 weeks at No. 1 as "time management is a big key," FM Minneapolis. "We also enforce KISS ME SIXPENCE NONE THE RICHER 3 3 P6 says Mike Edwards, PD of modern cert; a snowboarding weekend; a limo policies regarding promotions-mini- 0 SQUINT 79101 /COLUMBIA t SLIDE GOO GOO DOLLS adult WLNK (the Link) Charlotte, ride, dinner, and band meet-and -greet mum value for giveaways, etc." 3 2 2 31 N.C. "Prioritize what promotions you for a local show-not to mention snow- WARNER BROS. ALBUM OJT t 2 GOOD MATCHBOX 20 4 4 4 29 BACK really need to present, and then pound board, TV and computer giveaways." ALTERNATE OFFERS LAVA ALBUM CUT /ATLANTIC t ANGEL SARAH MCLACHLAN 'em. Find a way to create a catch -all Top 40 WKSE Buffalo, N.Y., is "We will do whatever we can to 5 5 5 28 liner/promo that gives the mentions doing the local premiere of the film accommodate the client without sac- WARNER SUNSET 13621/REPRISE t BELIEVE CHER 6 6 14 the clients want but only occupies a "EDtv." "Instead of giving away just rificing the integrity of the station," © WARNER BROS. 17119 t in 40 N.C., SAVE TONIGHT EAGLE -EYE CHERRY short moment in your clocks." passes to the movie, we're tying a says top WNKS Charlotte, 1 7 7 40 To do that, "shorten promo copy," local electronics store and giving promotion director Diana Ades. WORK ALBUM CUT /ERG t FLY AWAY LENNY KRAVITZ 9 10 22 says WTBZ Burlington, Vt., PD away a video camera," says promotion "When we just can't give away ® VIRGIN ALBUM CUT t Stephanie Hindley. "Often, a couple of director Stephanie Ringer. `All those Band -Aids on the air for a client ANYTHING BUT DOWN SHERYL CROW Q9 12 11 10 lines mentioning time, address, and a who win passes have a chance at the spending over $60,000, we come up A &M ALBUM CUT/INTERSCOPE t LULLABY SHAWN MULLINS 10 8 8 33 grand prize are all you really need to camera." with alternative ways to give away the SMG ALBUM CUT/COLUMBIA t say about a bar appearance. Listeners "We did a `Message In A Bottle' product and give the client the pro- DOWN SO LONG JEWEL 11 14 17 6 already know what to expect at these promotion when the movie hit big," motional mentions. This often entails ATLANTIC ALBUM CUT t THIRD EYE BLIND 12 11 9 35 JUMPER sampling on the street with jocks and ELEKTRA 64058/EEG t sponsorships of station features and EVERYBODY'S FREE (TO WEAR SUNSCREEN) BAZ LUHRMANN 13 10 12 7 station promotions." CAPITOL ALBUM CUT t STAR 100.7 LISTENERS VIE FOR UNIQUE PRIZE WHAT IT'S LIKE EVERLAST "Not every promotion has to be on O14 13 14 11 (Continued from preceding page) TOMMY BOY ALBUM CUT t the air" notes rhythmic top 40 KLUC RUN COLLECTIVE SOUL 15 15 13 13 "Our listeners are great. brought the community together. To Las Vegas promotion director Vanessa HOLLYWOOD SOUNDTRACK CUT/ATLANTIC t MARIA BLONDIE "Every day we come in here, and keep lovin' feeling going, Thill. "We provide clients with the 16 16 15 14 that John- LOGIC 78040' /BEYOND t it's like we're broadcasting to a bunch son and his team plan updates with opportunity to advertise on our vehi- SPECIAL GARBAGE 11 21 23 9 of friends and people that we really the luckier couples. TV station cles. Giveaways can be at remotes. ALMO SOUNDS ALBUM CUT/INTERSCOPE t IRIS GOO GOO DOLLS know," he "You feel like 8, to 18 19 19 53 adds. they KFMB Channel sister station And clients can sponsor specialty WARNER SUNSET SOUNDTRACK CUT/REPRISE t care about you, and we care about Star 100.7, also plans to cover the con- shows, such as Rick Dees' countdown." GET WHAT YOU GIVE NEW RADICALS 19 17 18 25 YOU them, so it doesn't seem weird to us." test throughout the year. "We often work out sampling, MCA ALBUM CUT t MY FAVORITE MISTAKE SHERYL CROW Knight and joined the 50 a old redemption programs, and enter -to- 20 18 16 35 Jagger "It's big crap shoot," says A &M ALBUM CUT/INTERSCOPE t other couples in the Clubhouse at the Knight. "If we get two couples that wins at client locations in an effort to CRUSH DAVE MATTHEWS BAND 21 22 21 24 four-star La Costa Resort for a cham- turn out to have pregnancies that go combine clients," KKRZ's Foster RCA ALBUM CUT t THE ANIMAL SONG SAVAGE GARDEN pagne reception and a pre- contest full -term, we'll be thrilled. If we get says. "For example, the Oregon Bal- 22 20 20 9 HOLLYWOOD 79112/COLUMBIA t to pregnancy screening. Two contes- one, we'll be thrilled." let wants us to give [away] tickets LIVIN' LA VIDA LOCA RICKY MARTIN 23 33 2 tants tested positive and were subse- And what if Knight just happens to their new rock [music] ballet. Since C2 79124 IS SWEET NATALIE MERCHANT quently disqualified. be the one? we don't want to do it on -air, we 24 27 30 4 LIFE Although too many variables make "We're very prepared, because worked with another client to put ELEKTRA ALBUM CUT /EEG O THAT DON'T IMPRESS ME MUCH SHANIA TWAIN 25 23 28 5 it impossible even to guess at the suc- Kristi's birthday happens to be on entry boxes at their location. We pro- MERCURY ALBUM CUT t Compiled from a nation I sample of airplay supplied by Bmadrnt Data Systems' Radio Track service. 72 adult contemporary atatior6 and 7G adult top 40 stations are sled cess rate of such a "contest," Johnson Christmas," says Jagger. "It will just mote with `What's Happening' tmnically monitored 24 hours a day. 7 days a week. Songs ranked M number of detections. OTracks stewing an increase is detechcms ore ton venous week, regardless of chart movement. A record which has been on the chart for more than 20 weeks will not recent a bullet, even A it wgwters an manase in delectms. Artpwer awarded to says that the promotion has really be a huge holiday for us." [events]; everyone's happy." songs which attain 400 adult contemporary detections a 900 adult top 40 detections for the first hme. t Wexhp evaiabl. t 1999. BIIIhoaMBPI Communratans. BILLBOARD MAY 1, 1999 65 www.americanradiohistory.com Billboard, MAY 1, 1999 Radio P R O G R A M M I N G To p 40 Tracks.. Y Y '15. z TRACK TITLE ARTIST H _ i c' 3 O IMPRINT/PROMOTION LABEL 16-Year -Old Billie Hopes To Pollinate A -- No. 1 -- NO SCRUBS TLC O 2 2 10 LAFACE;ARISTA EVERY MORNING SUGAR RAY 2 1 1 15 LAVA /ATLANTIC U.S. Career With Pop /Dance `Honey' KISS ME SIXPENCE NONE THE RICHER 03 3 4 10 SQUINT /COLUMBIA SHE WANTS YOU: When 16 -year- ing its legs here, with early support more prevalent than it is stateside. LIVIN' LA VIDA LOCA RICKY MARTIN 8 17 4 ® C2 old Billie Piper sings before the from radio stations in Washington, When she debuted at the top of the BELIEVE CHER 5 4 3 17 opening and closing ceremonies of the D.C.; Tampa, Fla.; San Francisco; chart with her U.K. debut single, "Be- WARNER BROS. Women's World Cup games in June, Memphis; and San Diego. From early cause We Want To," a teen anthem SLIDE GOO G00 DOLLS 6 5 5 23 WARNER BROS. she may as well take home a trophy indications, the song could shape up complete with chanted chorus, radio ...BABY ONE MORE TIME BRITNEY SPEARS herself. to be one of to was 7 6 6 23 the major hits flit slow with its support initially, JIVE Since last July, the youth- branded across the airwaves this summer. with airplay lagging dramatically ANGEL OF MINE MONICA 8 7 7 17 ARISTA pop singer has seen her first two sin- behind sales. HEARTBREAK HOTEL WHITNEY HOUSTON FEAT. FAITH EVANS & KELLY PRICE gles debut at No. 1 in the U.K., be- National pop station Atlantic 252 c U. 11 8 ARISTA coming the first -ever British female only came on board with the second AWAY LENNY KRAVITZ 10 9 10 12 FLY 1 VIRGIN solo artist to debut at No. on the single, "Girlfriend," because it felt and, 15, the youngest female BACK 2 GOOD MATCHBOX 20 chart at that "Because We Want To" was too 11 10 8 20 LAVA /ATLANTIC solo singer to top the chart there since young for its 17 -24 demographic. WHAT IT'S LIKE EVERLAST 14- -old "You Ci 15 14 7 year Helen Shapiro took "She seemed to be being aimed at TOMMY BOY Don't Know" to No. 137 years earlier. the under -15s," says head of music THE HARDEST THING 98 DEGREES 13 12 13 6 UNIVERSAL In addition, her third and fourth Sarah Henderson, "but after that it 2 I WANT IT THAT WAY BACKSTREET BOYS singles both hit the chart at No. 3, was a little more grown -up, CI 22 - straight- JIVE while her debut album, "Honey To forward catchy pop. We aimed it at SAVE TONIGHT EAGLE -EYE CHERRY 15 13 12 23 by Chuck Taylor WORK /ERG The B," released by Virgin Records the younger end of our audience in SARAH MCLACHLAN on Oct. 19, 1998, is double -platinum the 16 14 9 23 ANGEL evenings." WARNER SUNSET /REPRISE there (for sales of 600,000 units). "The dance -leaning guys will hit The fourth U.K. single, "Honey To MIAMI WILL SMITH 17 16 15 23 COLUMBIA The album is also double - platinum this first, but I find it to be a good, The Bee," is seen there as a shift EVERYBODY'S FREE (TO WEAR SUNSCREEN) BAZ LUHRMANN in New Zealand (30,000 units) and is mass -appeal mainstream top 40 toward a more mature style, which 18 18 18 6 CAPITOL approaching gold status in Canada song," says Dale O'Brien, PD of has been welcomed by London dance THAT DON'T IMPRESS ME MUCH SHANIA TWAIN 19 26 33 3 MERCURY (50,000 units), while Japanese sales WWZZ (Z -104) Washington, D.C., station Kiss 100. CAN I GET A... JAY -Z FEAT. AMIL (OF MAJOR COINZ) & JA are almost 70,000. There has also the first station in the country to play "She's gone through a slight change 20 20 24 20 DEF JAM /MERCURY been healthy support in Taiwan and it. "It's exactly the kind of record of direction," says the station's head HAVE YOU EVER? BRANDY 21 17 16 23 the Middle East. we're looking for here, with great of music, Simon Sadler, who is play- ATLANTIC With such a crown full of achieve- production and a good hook that ing Billie for the first time. "It's defi- JUMPER THIRD EYE BLIND 22 19 19 23 ELEKTRA /EEG ments, the Swindon, England -born comes in fast." nitely a rhythmic -based, dance -type DOWN SO LONG JEWEL 23 25 25 4 Billie is now ready and oh -so-willing O'Brien based his decision to spin pop record, and it fits in nicely with ATLANTIC to begin an assault on U.S. turf. Her "She Wants You" without hesitation, what we're doing at the moment." SWEET LADY TYRESE 28 32 4 Co RCA album will drop here May 18 on Vir- in part, on the success the outlet had "The latest single is the one we've LULLABY SHAWN MULLINS 25 24 21 23 gin America. with Rockell's "When I'm Gone," played most heavily," adds Hender- SMG /COLUMBIA "My ambitions have really come which he says tested well, as well as son. "At its peak, it was getting about LIKE TO PARTY! VENGABOYS 26 23 22 10 WE GROOVILICIOUS /STRICTLY RHYTHM true," says Billie during a break from earlier success with acts like La 50 plays a week." ANYTHING BUT DOWN SHERYL CROW rehearsals for the U.K.'s Radio Acad- Bouche and Real McCoy, who With "She Wants You" already at 21 27 27 5 A&M /INTERSCOPE emy Awards, to be held Wednesday haven't been active in a while. retail in the U.S., Virgin's Cooper I DRIVE MYSELF CRAZY 'N SYNC 28 30 35 3 RCA (28), where she's a presenter. "When looking for this kind of says the initial reaction has been good SPECIAL GARBAGE "There's so much I'm still naive about, stuff, you often have to force yourself on that front. "Everyone has come 29 32 31 4 ALMO SOUNDS /INTERSCOPE but coming to America will give me a to like something that's got tempo, back agreeing with us that there is ALL I HAVE TO GIVE BACKSTREET BOYS 30 21 20 18 chance to learn so much more. There when the reality is, it's just another potential for this artist," he says. are a lot more challenges I can strive piece of shit," O'Brien says. "But rec- To back the promise, the label has LUV ME, LUV ME SHAGGY FEATURING JANET 31 35 37 22 FLYTE TYME /MCA for and hopefully achieve." ords like these fit perfectly as is." already secured MTV exposure and IRIS GOO GOO DOLLS 32 29 26 23 There's more to conquering Amer- is hoping to cash in on a TV special on WARNER SUNSET /REPRISE ica, too, she admits. "I want to live in the UPN cable network that focuses DOO WOP (THAT THING) LAURYN HILL 33 31 28 23 RUFFHOUSE /COLUMBIA Malibu- Baywatch' was filmed on Billie, which aired April 23 (it will WHAT'S IT GONNA BE ?! BUSTA RHYMES FEAT. JANET there. I'm so determined to live in the repeat twice in the coming weeks). NEW' 1 ® FLIPMODE/ELEKTRA /EEG U.S., even if it's in a hut. People there And then there's her performance INSIDE OUT EVE 35 33 29 23 6 RCA are pleased when you do well, unlike of "Because We Want To," selected as TOO CLOSE NEXT in England. I love the nature of the the theme for the Women's World Cup 36 34 36 23 ARISTA people, the climate, the whole Amer- tournament, which will be broadcast NOBODY'S SUPPOSED TO BE HERE DEBORAH COX 31 36 30 12 ARISTA ican vibe." And, she notes, "I love the on ABC beginning in mid -June. TOUCH IT MONIFAH food portions." BILLIE "It's a good song for young women," 38 40 40 21 UPTOWN /UNIVERSAL "We believe she has the ability to Billie says. "It's not all about girl MY FAVORITE MISTAKE SHERYL CROW 39 37 39 23 internationally with her mu- PD of KZQZ (Z- A&M / INTERSCOPE travel Mark Adams, power but represents youth power I'LL BE EDWIN MCCAIN sic," says Ray Cooper, co- president 95.7) San Francisco, has also found and girl power in one. It's about being 40 38 - 22 LAVA /ATLANTIC of Virgin America. "The dynamics of success with acts like Rockell, Venga- an individual, being focused, unique, Top Top 40 Compiled from a national sampl of airplay of Mainstream 40, Rhythmic and Adult Top 40 stations supplied by Broadcast Data SSy terns' Radio her songs could have a strong appeal boys, and the `N Sync/Backstreet finding your direction, and not letting Track service. 221 Top 40 stations are electronically monitored 24 fours a day, 7 days a week. Songs are ranked by Audience Impressions. L) Tracks show- ing an increase in Audience over the previous week. A record which has been on the chart for more than 20 weeks will not recieve a bullet, even it it registers in the U.S., let alone her own person- Boys/Britney Spears kind of '90s anyone put you down along the way." an increase in detections. Records below the top 20 are removed from the chart after 26 weeks. A 1999, Billboard/BPI Communications. al vision and look and style. We had power pop. Meanwhile, Billie is enjoying the such success with the Spice Girls, He stresses, "This is not just a ride of her own focused and unique and from a company perspective, we mindless copycat dance record. It's path up the pop charts. The former think she's a great artist who can con- got a really nice sound, and it's dis- teen model intends to continue with tinue in that tradition." tinctive. I think Billie sounds older, her music, with an eye toward acting http://www.billboard.com Hugh Goldsmith, who signed Bil- too, which is another element that I'm in the future. lie to upstart Virgin imprint Innocent very happy about. She doesn't give off "I'm a very spontaneous person, so in 1997, says he recognized something that bubble -gum teen pop image that I don't like to predict too much," she FOR SOUND SAMPLES special from the moment he saw her a lot of those artists have unfortu- says. "Hopefully, in five years, I'll be in TV ads for the British teen maga- nately fallen into. an established artist all over the Hear free musical samples from the hottest zine Smash Hits, where Billie had "People need to offer that pop/ world, with some acting roles." landed a modeling contract. "We were dance sound, but they don't want to For now, though, there's one goal titles on the major Billboard albums charts particularly keen on working with a sound like their entire audience is 12. she's keeping face forward: `America, young solo female," he says. "I I think that's one way Billie can break here I come. I hope it all works out." thought, this girl looks like a star." out of the pack," Adams says. in Provided by the Music Previews Network Billie's first single in the U.S., "She The same battle has been an issue Assistance in preparing this story Real Audio WAV MPEG Wants You," is an uplifting flight of of concern for programmers in the was provided by Dominic Pride and pure pop/dance fancy and is just fmd- U.K., where the youth sound is even Sally Stratton in London. 66 BILLBOARD MAY 1. 1999 www.americanradiohistory.com -I 1=11 MC I-J1110l-_= 411C 1-J tthough vocalist Sully Erna says he is a being rude or robbing a bank, I can get my anger shit, and now that I think about it, I'm better off," practicing witch, it was hard work and not out through my lyrics. It is a healthier release." he says. "That cycle is a universal occurrence, Am agic that propelled Godsmack's first sin- "Whatever" was inspired by the end of a rela- which is why people are relating to it." gle, "Whatever," onto the Modern Rock Tracks tionship. "It's strange. The last thing I wanted to Having people relate to the band is important chart. It is currently No. 28. to Godsmack, which has been touring incessantly "It isn't about casting spells for selfish needs or `The last thing I the last few months and scored a slot on this sum- wanted to do was ghouls and goblins," he explains. "My introduction write music about mer's Ozzfest. "The only reason we are where we to Wicca pulled me out of a rut. I was drinking a a gia-1. It has so are is because of the fans. They helped make us a lot and was confused about where I was headed. It been done before' big thing in Boston, which is what got Universal -Sully Erna, Godsmack made me feel better about life. It gives me pur- to notice us. We want to stay on the people's level. pose, which in a roundabout way helps the music." We get worried when the club moves the barricade HITS! Godsmack's aggressive brand of rock and lyric - do was write music about a girl. It has so been out too far. We like to touch the crowd and wel- writing also helps guide Erna through the bad done before. But I went through a bad breakup, come them to come on the stage. We hang out spots. "I write easier when I'm depressed or mad. and I needed to vent. It's also about getting over after the show to have a few beers. We are regu- Rather than getting up in someone's face and it, saying whatever. I'd had enough of feeling like lar people after all, radio single or not." IN MAY 1, 1999 Billboard R, MAY 1, 1999 Billboard® TM Mainstream Rock Tracks.. Modern Rock Tracks TOKIO Week of April 11, 1999 s Z TRACK TITLE ARTIST N N TRACK TITLE ARTIST ALBUM TITLE ANY) IMPRINT /PROMOTION LABEL r J N c5 ALBUM TITI E (IF ANY) IMPRINT /PROMOTION LABEL r _J 3 N 3 ® ó (IF tD No Scrubs / TLC ---wow 1 No. 1 Swing Out Sister No. -- ---m i--- (2) Who's Been Sleeping / HEAVY 11 weeks at No. 1 COLLECTIVE SOUL MY OWN WORST ENEMY 4 weeks at No. 1 LIT 1 1 1 15 (, 1 1 12 OO Movin On Without You / Hikaru Utada ATLANTIC 1) DOSAGE A PLACE IN THE SUN RCA t ® Girlfriend/Boyfriend / Blackstreet MAS TEQUILA SAMMY HAGAR PRAISE YOU FATBOY SLIM 10 2 2 8 2 2 2 14 RED VOODOO MCA t YOU'VE COME A LONG WAY, BABY SKINT /ASTRALWERKSNIRGIN t © Tender/ Blur ONE CREED 3 3 3 20 ONE CREED ® Push Upstairs / Underworld MY PRISON WIND -UP 3 3 3 19 OWN MY OWN PRISON WIND -UP WHISKEY IN THE JAR METALLICA 8 Georgy Porgy / Eric Benêt Featuring 4 4 4 15 WHY DON'T YOU GET A JOB? THE OFFSPRING GARAGE INC. ELEKTRA/EEG t 4 4 4 14 AMERICANA COLUMBIA t Faith Evans WHAT ITS LIKE EVERLAST 5 5 5 24 BLUE MONDAY ORGY WHITEY FORD SINGS THE BLUES TOMMY BOY t 5 5 8 22 t Believe / Cher CANDYASS ELEMENTREE/REPRISE t 6 9 6 LIT UP 3UCKCHERRY HEAVY COLLECTIVE SOUL ® The Animal Song / Savage Barden © BUCKCHERRY DREAMWORKS t 6 6 6 15 DOSAGE ATLANTIC LIVING DEAD GIRL ROB ZOMBIE ® Promises / The Cranberries CI 8 8 14 NO DOUBT HELLBILLY DELUXE GEF =EN /INTERSCOPE 8 NEW t 7 7 9 o 70% - Yuugurenouta / Chara "GO" SOUNDTRACK WORK/ERG t WHY I'M HERE OLEANDER to 12 11 DROPS KING © Nights Over Egypt/ Incognito ® FEBRUARY SUN REPUBLIC/UNIVERSAL 9 BETTER DAYS (AND THE BOTTOM OUT) CITIZEN 8 8 10 BROS. FREE GIRL NOW TOM PETTY AND THE HEARTBREAKERS MOBILE ESTATES WARNER t ...Baby One More Time / Britney Spears 9 7 6 8 © ECHO WARNER BROS. 9 DIZZY GOO GOO DOLLS 1 i i i ® Psycho -Sam / Jeff Beck GODSMACK 0 DIZZY UP THE GIRL WARNER BROS. t 10 12 10 28 WHATEVER GODSMACK REPLBLIC/UNIVERSAL f IT'S LIKE EVERLAST ® Maria / Blondie 10 9 7 30 WHAT WHITEY FORD SINGS THE BLUES TOMMY BOY t ONLY A FOOL THE BLACK CROWES CO You Slim 11 9 7 10 Praise / Fatboy BY YOUR SIDE AMERICAN/COLUMBIA t ENDS EVERLAST 11 15 21 5 © Little Bit Of Lovin' / Kele Le Roc DON'T YOU GET A JOB? THE OFFSPRING WHITEY FORD SINGS THE BLUES TOMMY BOY t 12 11 13 12 WHY AMERICANA COLUMBIA t PROMISES THE CRANBERRIES o Crash! / Propellerheads 12 12 12 6 FLY AWAY LENNY KRAVITZ BURY THE HATCHET ISLAND/MERCURY 13 13 11 42 t ® Let Yourself Go, Let Myself Go / Dragon Ash 5 VIRGIN t FREAK ON A LEASH KORN DIZZY GOD GOO DOLLS 13 14 18 11 ® Hanarebanare / Kuramubon 14 14 9 FOLLOW THE LEADER IMMORTAUEPIC t CI DIZZY UP THE GIRL WARNER BROS. t ANTHEM FOR THE YEAR 2000 SILVERCHAIR ® Electricity/ Suede FREAK ON A LEASH KORN 13 14 8 15 15 17 11 CI NEON BALLROOM EPIC t FOLLOW THE LEADER IMMORTAL/EPIC t ® Everybody / Dade EVERY MORNING SUGAR RAY HEY HEY BAD COMPANY 15 10 5 21 16 16 15 8 14:59 LAVA/ATLANTIC ® Shake / Double THE ORIGINAL BAD COMPANY ANTHOLOGY ELEKTRA'EEG t FALLS APART SUGAR RAY ® Souls / Bird 26 - 2 AIRPOWER CI 14:59 LAVA/ATLANTIC -.NS Nothing Really Matters / Madonna FLY LOUDMOUTH NEVER THERE CAKE 17 18 19 7 17 17 19 32 LOUDMOUTH HOLLYWOOD PROLONGING THE MAGIC CAPRICORN/MERCURY t Heaven / Glen Scott CRUSH DAVE MATTHEWS BAND / Kula 18 16 13 27 ® Mystical Machine Gun Shaker --lIlIl AIRPOWER BEFORE THESE CROWDED STREETS RCA t `- ® Ex- Factor / Lauryn Hill MY OWN WORST ENEMY LIT SHEEP GO TO HEAVEN CAKE 18 19 22 6 19 18 17 11 A PLACE IN THE SUN RCA t PROLONGING THE MAGIC CAPRICORN/MERCURY t Pick A Part That's New / Stereophonics VINTAGE EYES SECOND COMING LET'S MAKE A DEAL DANGERMAN 19 21 21 1I 20 20 22 7 ® Freak Of The Week / Marvelous 3 SECOND COMING CAPITOL t DANGERMAN 550 MUSIC/ERG ENDS EVERLAST ® Time After Time / Cassandra Wilson 20 25 30 4 AWFUL HOLE WHITEY FORD THE BLUES TOMMY BOY 21 24 36 3 SINGS t CELEBRITY SKIN DGC/INTERSCOPE You Got Me / The Roots Featuring ANTHEM FOR THE YEAR 2000 SILVERCHAIR LIVING DEAD GIRL ROB ZOMBIE CI 22 23 8 23 23 9 Erykah Badu NEON BALLROOM EPIC t CI HELLBILLY DELUXE GEFFEN /INTERSCOPE t BLUE MONDAY ORGY ® When I close My Eyes/ Shanice 22 20 20 15 LEVEL ON THE INSIDE DOVETAIL JOINT CANDYASS ELEM= NTREE/REPRISE t 23 19 20 11 001 AWARE/C2 ® Ainoshirushi / Spitz WANDER THIS WORLD JONNY LANG 23 24 24 8 BATTLE FLAG LO FIDELITY ALLSTARS WANDER THIS WORLD A &M /INTERSCOPE 24 27 35 3 ® Parry With Fun Factory / Fun Factory HOW TO OPERATE WITH A BLOWN MIND SKINT/SUB POP /COLUMBIA t TURN THE PAGE METALLICA I Still Believe / Mariah Carey 24 23 18 24 FREAK OF THE WEEK MARVELOUS 3 GARAGE INC. ELEKTRA/EEG t 25 22 16 17 HEY!ALBUM HIFUELEKTRA/EEG t ® Kokodekisushite / Ringo Shiina I DON'T TRUST NOBODY GEORGE THOROGOOD AND THE DESTROYERS 25 31 35 3 ARMY BEN FOLDS FIVE HALF A BOY /HALF A MAN CMC INTERNATIONAL 26 36 - 2 Abracadabra / Sugar Ray THE UNAUTHORIZED BIOGRAPHY OF REINHOLD MESSNER 550 MUSIC/ERG ALL THAT YOU ARE (X3) ECONOLINE CRUSH t 26 27 21 6 BAWITDABA KID ROCK ® You Get What You Give / New Radicals THE DEVIL YOU KNOW RESTLESS t 21 28 29 4 OF YOUR DREAMS MONSTER MAGNET DEVIL WITHOUT A CAUSE TOP DOG/LAVA/ATLANTIC t ® Every Morning / Sugar Ray 21 29 28 5 TEMPLE POWERTRIP A &M/INTERSCOPE 4 WHATEVER GODSMACK 28 29 33 ® I Really Like It/ Harlem World ROCK IS DEAD MARILYN MANSON GODSMACK REPUBLIC/UNIVERSAL t 28 28 31 4 MECHANICAL ANIMALS MAVERICK/NOTH NG/INTERSCOPE t PAPA VEGAS ® Anna - Letmein Letmeout / Tattkyu Ishino 29 38 2 BOMBSHELL - RCA JUST GO STAIND HELLO VERTIGO 29 34 32 5 Precious Time / Van Morrison DYSFUNCTION F_IP/ELEKTRNEEG t ROCK IS DEAD MARILYN MANSON 30 37 38 3 As / George Michael With Mary J. Blige SHAKIN' AND A BAKIN' HONKY TOAST MECHANICAL ANIMALS MAVERICK/NOTHING/INTERSCOPE 1 CI 30 29 7 WHATCHA GONNA DO HONKY? 550 MUSIC/ERG HEAD TIN STAR ® Nagaitameikinoyouni / The Brilliant Green 31 21 15 13 FREAK OF THE WEEK MARVELOUS 3 THE THRILL KISSER V2 31 26 25 10 t My Name Is Supergirl / Supergirl HEY!ALBUM I- IFVELEKTRA/EEG t RICK JAMES JUDE 32 34 28 7 ® My First Planet / Toshihiko Mori BAWITDABA KID ROCK NO ONE IS REALLY BEAUTIFUL MAVERICK/REPRISE 32 33 33 5 DEVIL WITHOUT A CAUSE TOP ION/LAVA/ATLANTIC t MY FAVOURITE GAME THE CARDIGANS ® Big Big World / Emilia 33 31 27 23 2 UPSIDE DOWN POUND GRAN TURISMO STOCKHOLWMERCURY 33 40 - t ® Believe / Misia SAME OLD LIFE ISLAND /MERCURY PRISONER OF SOCIETY THE LIVING END ROOM AT THE TOP TOM PETTY AND THE HEARTBREAKERS 34 25 24 13 My Girl / Supercar 37 - 2 THE LIVING END REPRISE t ® ECHO WARNER BROS. t SHE'S SO HUGE THE FLYS Selections can be heard on ABOVE FINGER ELEVEN 35 32 32 5 35 36 37 3 HOLIDAY MAN DELICIOUS VINYL/TRAUMA TIP WIND -UP t "Sapporo Beer Tokio Hot 100" LEECH EVE 6 YOU BLEW ME OFF BARE JR. 36 30 25 21 36 32 26 14 every Sunday 1 PM -5 PM on BOO -TAY IMMORTAL/EPIC EVE 6 RCA t FREE TRAIN LAST KISS PEARL JAM J- WAVE /81.3 FM in TOKYO 31 35 34 23 37 NEW I TRAIN AWARE/COLUMBIA EPIC I BELIEVE MOON DOG MANE 2 STOLEN CAR BETH ORTON 38 NEW 1 38 39 - TURN IT UP! EUREKA CENTRAL RESERVATION HEAVENLY/DECONSTRUCTION /ARISTA LEVEL ON THE INSIDE DCVETAIL JOINT CHARMED MY FRIEND STEVE 39 38 39 3 40 2 81.3Fn1 J-WAUE 001 AWARUC2 39 - t HOPE & WAIT MAMMOTH POWERTRIP MONSTER MAGNET RE -ENTRY 23 WHEN I GROW UP GARBAGE 40 40 NEW 1 Station information available at: POWERTRIP A&M/INTERSCOPE t VERSION 2.0 ALMO SOUNDS/INTERSCOPE http: / /www.j- wave.co.jp Cnnlykd from a national sample of airplay su plied by Broadcast Data Systems' Radio Track service. 110 album ma stations and 70 modem rock stations are electronic Ily mo itov.d 24 ours a day, 7 days a week. Songs ranked by number of detections. O Tracks slowing a Masse In dete.ions over the previous week. regardless d chart movement. A record which has been on the ch rt for mom than 20 weeks will not receive a bullet, even it it registers an increase A detections Al power awarded to those recdds when attain 900 detections (Album Rack) or 1,100 detections (Modem Rack) for the first time. t Vdeoclip availability C 1999, BAIboard/BPI Communications. BILLBOARD MAY 1, 1999 67 www.americanradiohistory.com Music Video FOR WEEK ENDING APRIL 18, 1999 P R O G R A M M I N G Billboard. Video Monitor. THE MOST-PLAYED CLIPS AS MONITORED BY BROADCAST DATA SYSTEMS NEW ONS" ARE REPORTED BY THE NETWORKS (NOT BY BDS) FOR THE WEEK AHEAD VH1 Needs To Put A Cap On * 14 hours daily 6 Trisha Yearwood, I'll StiII Love You More IIUMCWIEVIMOM* MUSK FIRST `Divas'; More Changes At BET 1899 9th Street NE, 7 Andy Griggs, You Won't Ever Be Lonely I Continuous programming Continuous programming Washington, D.C. 20018 8 Terri Clark, Everytime Cry 9 Chad Brock, Ordinary Life 1515 Broadway, NY, NY 10036 1515 Broadway, NY, NY 10036 10 Montgomery Gentry, Hillbilly Shoes VH1 `DIVAS LIVE,' PART TWO: After that, I have a pop album of 1 TLC, No Scrubs 11 Steve Wartner, Two Teardrops 1 TLC, No Scrubs 1 Cher, Believe 2 Blackstreet W /Janet, Girlfriend/Boyfriend 2 Eminem, My Name Is 2 Whitney Houston, Heartbreak Hotel Are you all officially tired of the new material, which is coming out 12 Tim McGraw, Please Remember Me 3 The Roots Feat. Erykah Badu, You Got Me 3 2Pac, Changes 3 Goo Goo Dolls, Slide 13 Collin Raye, Anyone Else 4 Monica, Angel Of Mine 4 Busta Rhymes Feat. Janet, What's It Gonna Be ?! 4 Lenny Kravitz, Fly Away term "diva "? We are. next year." 14 Patty Loveless, Can't Get Enough 5 Lauryn Hill, Ex- Factor 5 Korn, Freak On A Leash 5 Sugar Ray, Every Morning 15 George Strait, Write This Down It wasn't too long ago that VH1's Blige said her definition of a diva 6 Busta Rhymes Feat. Janet, What's It Gonna Be ?! 6 Ricky Martin, Livin' La Vida Loca 6 Sixpence None The Richer, Kiss Me John Michael Montgomery, Hello L.O.V.E. 7 Brandy, Almost Doesn't Count 16 7 The Offspring, Why Don't You Get A Job? ** 7 Jewel, Down So Long biggest all-star music event of the was "someone who's paid her You Say 8 Nas, Nas Is Like 17 Martina McBride, Whatever 8 Whitney Houston, Heartbreak Hotel 8 Madonna, Nothing Really Matters 18 The Wilkinsons, Boy Oh Boy year was a concert for charity dues," and she said her new album, 9 Chante Moore, Chante's Got A Man 9 Tyrese, Sweet Lady 9 Elton John I. LeAnn Rima, Written In The Stars 10 Ginuwine, What's So Different 19 Shedaisy, Little Good -Byes * 10 Monica, Angel Of Mine 10 Everlast, What It's Like 11 Ex- Bar Lehmann, Everybody's Free (To Wear Sunscreen) called VH1 Honors, which featured titled "Mary" and due later this 11 Whitney Houston, It's Not Right But It's Okay 20 Kenny Rogers, The Greatest Lauryn Hill, Factor 11 12 Sixpence None The Richer, Kiss Me 12 Sheryl Crow, Anything But Down 12 702, Where My Girls At? 21 Billy Ray Cyrus, Give My Heart To You * a diverse lineup of male and female year, is "about life. It's very real." 13 Sugar Ray, Every Morning 13 Blondie, Maria 13 Silkk The Shocker, Somebody Like Me 22 Linda Davis, From The Inside Out * 14 'N Sync, I Drive Myself Crazy 14 Ricky Martin, Livin' La Vida Loca performers. But now that event has Houston's electrifying set had a 14 Dave Hollister, My Favorite Girl 23 Sons Of The Desert, What About You * 24 Joe Diffie, A Night To Remember * 15 Brandy, Almost Doesn't Count 15 Brandy, Have You Ever? 15 Harem World W/Mase & Kelly Price, I Really... Me John Mellencamp, I'm Not Running Anymore morphed into the female-dominat- somewhat -strange Kathie Lee 25 Bill Engvall, Hollywood Indian Guides * 16 Silkk The Shocker, Somebody Like 16 16 Divine, One More Try 17 Matchbox 20, Back 2 Good 26 Chely Wright, Single White Female 17 No Doubt, New ed "Divas Live," which has become Gifford moment when Houston's 17 Jay -Z, Jigga What 18 DMX, Slippin' 18 Sarah McLachlan, Angel 27 Clay Walker, She's Always Right 18 Reel Tight, I Want U 19 Jay -Z, Jigga What... 19 Alanis Morissette, Uninvited Wade Hayes, Tore Up From The Floor Up a ratings bonanza for the network. daughter, Bobbi Kristina, was 19 Deborah Cox, It's Over Now 28 20 Baz Luhrmann, Everybody's Free 20 Garbage, Special 20 Faith Evans, All Night Long 29 The Kinkys Somebody's Out There Watching 21 Orgy, Blue Monday 21 Jewel, Hands Last year's "Divas Live" con - propped up in a chair on the side of 30 South Sixty Five, No Easy Goodbye 21 Mariah Carey, I Still Believe 22 Jewel, Down So Long 22 Shania Twain, That Don't Impress Me Much 31 Shania Twain, That Don't Impress Me Much Blackstreet W/Janet, Girlfriend/Boyfriend 23 Shania Twain, You're Still The One cert-featuring Aretha Franklin, the stage for no apparent reason 22 Shanice, When I Close My Eyes 23 23 Trick Daddy, Nann 32 Garth Brooks, Tearin' It Up 24 Jordan Knight, Give It To You 24 Eagle -Eye Cherry, Falling In Love Again Houston said, to remind Tonight Mariah Carey, Celine Dion, Sha- except, as 24 Total, Sitting Home 33 Sammy Kershaw & Lonie Morgan, Maybe Nd 25 Goo Goo Dolls, Dizzy 25 Whitney Houston, I'm Your Baby Tonight nia Twain, Gloria Estefan, and people about VH1 Save the Music. 25 Blaque, 808 34 Faith Hill, Let Me Let Go 26 Ginuwine, What's So Different 26 The Black Crowes, Only A Fool I 27 98 Degrees, The Hardest Thing 27 Cher, If I Could Turn Back Time 26 Outkast, Da Art Of Storytellin' 35 Clerks T Judd, Did Shaw My Back For This? 28 Taxiride, Get Set 28 Tina Turner, What's Love Got To Do With It Carole King -was the highest - Houston noted that her daughter 27 Temptations, How Could He Hurt You 36 Sara Evans, No Place That Far 29 Fatboy Slim, Praise You 29 Dave Matthews Band, Crush 28 Nicole, Eyes Better Not Wander 37 Warren Brothers, Better Man rated show at the time for VH1. was a "diva in training." 30 112 Feat. Lil'z, Anywhere 30 Eagle -Eye Cherry, Save Tonight 38 Jessica Andrews, I Will Be Them For You 29 Trim & Tamara, What'd You Come Here For 31 Godsmack, Whatever 31 Goo Goo Dolls, Dizzy 39 Claudia Church, What's The Matter With You Baby The "Divas Live '99" show -held We got the impression that the 30 112 Feat. Lil'z, Anywhere 32 Lo Fidelity Allstars, Battleflag 32 Shawn Mullins, Shimmer 40 Shane Mcanally, Say Anything 33 Joey McIntyre, Stay The Same 33 Brandy & Monica, The Boy Is Mine Apri113 at New York's Beacon The- performers had more fun at last 41 T. Graham Brown, Happy Ever After NEW ONS Now- 34 Garbage, Special 34 Barenaked Ladies, One Week 42 Minor, To The Habit topped that record year's show because no Shane Slave 35 Lit, My Own Worst Enemy 35 Third Eye Blind, Jumper atre- 43 Great Divide, San Isabella Case, Happily Ever After 36 Harlem World W/Mase & Kelly Price, I Really... 36 Green Day, Time Of Your Life and became VH1's high- one really knew what to Mack 10, Let The Games Begin 44 Bellamy Brothers, Some Broken Hearts 37 Metallica, Whiskey In The Jar 37 Madonna, Frozen 45 Chalee Tennison Someone Else's Turn... 38 Mya, My First Night With You 38 Savage Garden The Animal Song to expect. This year, there Cool Breeze, Creatin' Y B g est -rated program I Digital Deliquents, It's Craa -zy 46 Redmon & Vale, If Had A Nickel 39 B*witched, C'est La Vie 39 Bon lour, Real Life date by pulling in a 3.7 was a palpable air of per- Nitro/Buccettloc, Hennessey 47 Allison Moorer, A Soft Place To Fall 40 JT Money, Who Dat 40 Mariah Carey, Honey Rose Is A Rose Badazz, Ghetto Star 48 Deana Carter, You Still Shake Me 41 Lenny Kravitz, Fly Away 41 Aretha Franklin, A Still rating (according to A.C. rI HIE formers trying to top 49 Brad Paisley, Who Needs Pictures 42 DMX, Ruff Ryders' Anthem 42 Jewel, Foolish Games show. In 50 James Prosser, Life Goes On 43 Master P, Foolish 43 LeAnn Rimes, How Do I Live Nielsen Company), up last year's 44 Janet, I Get Lonely 44 Lauryn Hill, Ex- Factor 48% from and of pulling in big- * Indicates Hot Shots 45 Juvenile, Ha 45 Shania Twain, From This Moment On last year, terms 46 Jay -Z, Money, Cash, Hoes 46 Celine Dion, It's All Coming Back To Me reaching 2.4 million U.S. ger ratings, they suc- NEW ONS Now- 47 Korn, Got The Life 47 Matchbox 20, Real World E G 48 Mariah Carey, I Still Believe 48 Semisonic, Closing Time T I To households with the pre- ceeded. But the "sister- rwna ra \a.ulww. Brooks & Dunn, South Of Sante Fe 49 Usher, Bedtime 49 Aerosmith, Don't Want Miss A Thing Shana Petrone, Something Real 50 Nine Inch Nails, Closer 50 Brandy, Almost Doesn't Count miere telecast. hood" at this year's show Continuous programming ** Indicates MTV Exclusive "Divas Live '99" fea- seemed a little forced, 2806 Opryland Dr., NEW ONS Nashville, TN 37214 tured Whitney Hous- and some of the perfor- NEW ONS Torn Petty & The Heartbreaker, Room At The Top 1 1 Kenny Chesney, How Forever Feels TLC, No Scrubs ton, Cher, Tina Turner, mances were less than Whitney Houston, Its Not Right But It's Okay Faith Hill, Let Me Let Go r 2 Shania Twain, Man! I Feel Like A Woman! Everlast, Ends Jesse Powell, You Brandy, and token man stellar. Arista Records is 3 Dixie Chicks, You Were Mine 702, Where My Girl's At? 4 Lila McCann, With You Trick Daddy, Change My Life Elton John, with special set to release a "Divas 5 Ty Herndon, Hands Of A Working Man Juvenile, Follow Me Now guests LeAnn Rimes, Live '99" album later this Mary J. Blige, Faith by C aria year, and a home video/ DVD is in works. A SAMPLING OF PLAYLISTS SUBMITTED BY Hill, and Chaka Khan. H ay the NATIONAL & LOCAL MUSIC VIDEO OUTLETS FOR The event was held to VH1 executive VP of THE CLIP LIST,. THE WEEK ENDING MAY 1, 1999. benefit VH1 Save the Music, which talent and music programming helps fund music education in pub- Wayne Isaak has said that this lic schools. might be the last year for "Divas 1-1i11 VH1's promotional blitz for Live." Sources at VH1 confirm that mule network EUROPE] "Divas Live '99" was so ubiquitous this year's "Divas Live" would Continuous programming Continuous programming Continuous programming Three hours weekly that by the time the show actually indeed be the last; at the very least, 1221 Collins Ave 1515 Broadway Hawley Crescent 216 W Ohio aired, the word "diva" became it won't be back next year. Miami Beach, FL 33139 New York, NY 10036 London NW18TT Chicago, IL 60610 overused, and it was starting to Memo to VH1: Quit while you're BOX TOPS NEW Britney Spears, ...Baby One More Time My Friend Steve, Charmed Michael & Mary J. Blige, As George Finger 11, Above lose its charm. ahead. Like Lollapalooza and the Eminem, My Name Is TLC, No Scrubs Big Rude Jake, Queer For Cat Dovetail Joint, Level On The Inside Robbie Williams, Strong No disrespect to Brandy, but "Rocky" movies, the public is Deborah Cox, It's Over Now Everlast, Ends Chevelle, Mia 2Pac, Changes Trick Daddy, Nann Remy Zero, Gramarye there's something a little off when bound to get burned out on an TLC, No Scrubs 1000 Clowns, (Not The) Greatest Rapper Usher, Bedtime (Live) you can be called a diva after only overused concept. There are only Shawn Mullins, Lullaby Fountains Of Wayne, Denise Silkk & Mya, Somebody Like Me The Cardigans, Erase/Rewind Tin Star, Head Korn, Freak On A Leash two albums and you're not even old so many credible "divas" who are Manic Street Preachers, You Stole The Sun Away Big Rude Jake, Queer For Cat enough to have a glass of wine. worthy of being selected. Platinum 'N Sync, I Drive Myself Crazy Madonna, Nothing Really Matters Jewel, Down So Long Jordan Knight, Give It To You New Radicals, Get What You Give Placebo, Every You, Every Me Backstage, Brandy predictably albums alone do not a diva make. Blackstreet Feat. Janet, Girlfriend /Boyfriend A +, Enjoy Yourself Marcy's Playground, Comm d Up From Behind Jessica, How Will I Know to be called Another reason why "Divas Busta Rhymes Feat. Janet, What's It Gonna Be ?! Continuous programming The Creatures, 2nd Floor said she was "honored Cher, Strong Enough Eminem, My Name Is 299 Queen St West Econoline Crush, All That You Are to say Live" needs to be put to rest: It Busta Rhymes Feat. Janet, What's It Gonna Be?! a diva" and hesitated Total, Sittin' Home Toronto, Ontario M5V2Z5 Spy, Baby Phats & Smalls, Turn Around a a of time 2Pac, Changes whether she considered herself would only be matter Beverly Knight, Made It Back '99 Dave Hollister, My Favorite Girl Edwin, Trippin' (new) diva. "I'll leave that to VH1," she before male performers would Lauryn Hill, Ex- Factor J.T. Money, Who Dat Kid Rock, Bawitdaba (new) Texas, In Our Lifetime said coyly. start to feel neglected. With few Ricky Martin, Livin' La Vida Loca Juvenile, Follow Me Now (new) Fatboy Slim, Right Here Right Now RIME Lauryn Hill, Ex- Factor Vengaboys, We Like To Party (new) Brandy is more of a pop princess exceptions, we don't know too TV FOR U -NOT THEM -a Geri Halliwell, Look At Me than a diva, and although she has a many male artists who want to be Monica, Angel Of Mine R. Kelly, When A Woman's Fed Up Fatboy Slim, Praise You COLLEGE 1/2 -hour weekly sweet personality, her live vocal called a "diva." We know it may be Harlem World, I Really Like It Eminem, My Name Is TELEVISION 46 Gifford St skills compared with the rest of the politically correct to celebrate Tyrese, Sweet Lady The Tragically Hip, Bobcaygeon NETWORK Brockton, MA 02401 last Korn, Freak On A Leash performers showed that she has a women these days, but the time NEW Sky, Love Song Marvelous 3, Freak Of The Week 24 hours daily way to go before she can hold her we checked, VH1 was about male The Offspring, Why Don't You Get A Job? Fountains Of Wayne, Denise Ani Di Franco, Jukebox 32 E 57th Street Prozzak, Sucks To Be You Jimmy Eat World, Lucky Denver Mint own with the heavyweights. artists, too. Big Mike, Hustlers New York, NY 10022 Everlast, What It's Like Lit, My Own Worst Enemy Cam'Ron, Let Me Know Standout performances came Robbie Williams, Millennium Local H, All The Kids Are Right Cool Breeze, Cre -A -Tine NEW Whitney Houston, Heartbreak Hotel Dovetail Joint, Level On The Inside from Turner, Blige, Rimes, and M ORE BET CHANGES: BET DJ Fury, Da Bomb The Moffatts, Girl Of My Dreams 98 Degrees, The Hardest Thing Imperial Teen, Yoo-Hoo to Dru Down, Wit It Wit It Houston. (Previously announced has promoted Curtis Gadson TLC, No Scrubs Baz Luhrman, Everybody's Free (To Finger Eleven, Above Dru Hill, You Are Everything guest performer TLC canceled for senior VP of entertainment pro- Alanis Morissette, Unsent Wear Sunscreen) Gomez, Arrested Everlast, Ends Bolt Upright, Longevity The Roots Feat. Erykah Badu, You Got Me The Cranberries, Promises unknown reasons.) Cher had plen- gramming. He was VP of network Hieroglyphics, At The Helm Sixpence None The Richer, Kiss Me Brandy, Almost Doesn't Count ty of charisma but got some criti- operations. Meanwhile, Stephen Len, Steal My Sunshine Deborah Cox, It's Over Now Mase, Get Ready DMX, No Love For Me cism for apparently lip- syncing her Hill has left MTV as director of Mulberry Lane, Harmless Dovetail Joint, Level On The Inside Eagle -Eye Cherry, Falling In Love Aga" "Believe." music programming to become VP Pace Won, I Declare War hit Frontside, L.B.P. Rahzel, All I Know Backstage, Rimes talked about of music programming for BET Fun Lovin' Criminals, Love Unlimited Taxiride, Get Set have an (Bill board Bulletin, April 19). Hill Kottenmouth Kings, Dog's Life her upcoming projects: "I Texas, In Our Lifetime Push Monkey, Caught My Mind album of country classics, which is begins his new duties June 1 and T.W.D.Y., Players Holiday Radiohead, Palo Alto will report to Gadson. Savage Garden, The Animal Song coming out at the end of the year. The Black Crowes, Only A Fool 68 BILLBOARD MAY 1, 1999 www.americanradiohistory.com WMI'S LOPEZ PREACHES `ICONOCLASM' (Continued from page 44) Lopez's division has grown from a business. gested that Russia, China, and India network of 28 single operating com- Lopez said that the choice of Hong represented music sales demand panies 10 years ago to a total of 47 Kong for its conference reflected worth $1.2 billion in 1997, although affiliates today, with dual-company WMI's renewed commitment to half of that was pirated product. structures in place in Germany, the Asia, and that it will be well -posi- "Projected population growth and U.K., Australia, Japan, France, Italy, tioned to take advantage of the the anticipated switch to CD in these Spain, and Brazil. There are wholly region's economic recovery. Yet, cit- markets make their legitimization a owned affiliates in 37 countries and ing Hong Kong's once -flourishing priority for the whole industry." licensees covering a further 30 ter- movie industry, which has "practi- As for housekeeping matters, del- ritories. cally disappeared" because of pira- egates were told that WMI intends r WMI does not publicly break out cy, he warned that piracy remains "a to totally integrate repertoire, If you want to reach the world its revenue or profits, but sources sales, and financial information as indicated earlier this year that its fis- part of its business plan. This is to of music and video, you need the cal 1998 sales were $2.2 billion (Bill- `Large provide detailed analysis of mar- board, Jan. 23). Conference dele- keting effectiveness, the identifica- International Buyers Guide. gates were told that U.S. -owned organizations are tion and projection of sales patterns repertoire accounts for 42% of total not fruitful places worldwide, and a single reference WMI revenue, and that WMI point for all repertoire information. accounts for more than half of the for creative Under development are the Inter- Warner Music Group's global sales. national Repertoire Information Billboard. i Since 1989 -the year when Lopez's thinking' Service, International Sales Infor- division first hit $1 billion in busi- mation System, and Global Finan- The 1999 International ness -its revenue has shown a 67% big danger to the music industry." cial System projects. increase, excluding distribution and He stressed the importance of Approximately 120 people were BUYER'S GUIDE third -party international sales. copyright protection, noting that present at the Hong Kong confer- Operating income enjoyed a 33% Hong Kong can now produce 100 mil- ence, including Lopez's regional Record Labels increase over the subsequent 10 lion units of pirated video and audio chiefs and operating -company heads; Home Video Companies years, during a period of substantial discs annually. The problem is world- senior U.S. label executives Russ investment. wide. "We must invest money and Thyret and Phil Quartararo (Warn- Music Publishers This has also been accomplished effort to work together with govern- er Bros.), Seymour Stein (Sire), and Wholesalers despite periods of economic slow- ments to pass adequate legislation; Val Azzoli (Atlantic); and Warner/ Accessory Manufacturers down in significant markets, such as it's crucial for the next millennium." Chappell Music chairman Les Bider. Packing and Labeling Japan and Brazil, due to national eco- Both Lopez and the financial/mar- Among the artists showcased were nomic problems; the waning of the keting report also stressed the need Taxiride from Australia, Babel Fish Entertainment Attorneys worldwide CD boom; and the indus- to adapt to new formats and the dig- from Norway, and 3rd Storee and CD Replicators try's evolution to a single- format ital delivery of music. It was sug- Shelby Starner from the U.S. Reference Plants and Services for Kunio Industry Tape Duplicators Information WARNER LINKS WITH AUSSIE TOURISM BODY (Continued from page 44) The ATC and Warner say the closely with Warner Music to devel- freedom," he says. partnership has created exciting op music which not only had to be The songs -on CD and in video- marketing opportunities for two commercially viable but music which clips-will be released to coincide very different organizations. also captured the free -spirited [Aus- with the launch of the campaign in "The support of Warner Music tralian] personality," says Myatt. Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Singapore. enables us to reach into the hearts Calvin Wong, president of mar- A range of joint promotions, includ- and minds of our target audience keting, Southeast Asia, for Warner ing competitions for consumers, i in key markets across Asia," says Music, says that the promotion was radio promotions, and "making of" Over 16,000 current and updated Glenn Myatt, the ATC's consumer the first of its kind for the music specials, will broaden the exposure marketing manager, Asia. "Work- company. of the artists, songs, and the cam- listings worldwide - complete with ing with Warner to identify lead- "As a global company, we are paign itself. ing artists and build a relationship always striving to have our music "Joint marketing opportunities key contacts, phone a fax numbers, between them and Australia which reach as many people as possible, will unfold as we embark on the will carry forward through the and this is just one of the ways. The three -year life of the campaign, par- addresses, e-mail addresses and three -year life of the campaign concept of the entire campaign fits ticularly as we head towards the website listligs. provides tremendous opportuni- perfectly with the image of our Olympic Games in Sydney," Myatt ties. artists ... free -spiritedness with a says. "Matched with Australian Record labels Music distribution companies "This is not a campaign which very youthful vibe. Music is all about imagery, the songs provide a com- Wholesalers & Distributors Video companies uses an established song as people on helping message for our target audi- a jingle. taking a journey, pelling Music publishers CD, CD -ROM & Video It is much, much more. We worked to convey a sense of relaxation and ence." disc manufacturers Equipment manufacturers Accessory companies PR companies GOLDEN BOOKS International listings Associations and (Continued from page 56) professional organizations Performing and rnechaiical rights organizations Bunny" Christmas book, which is due books." The Tugboat. Bressler says the five - this year but says the next video will Each video will contain a coupon minute format was selected both Music libraries Entertainment attorneys not be released this year. for a free portrait from Lifetouch because it works well for short Importers/Exporters Replicators Duplicators "We want to give the first one its Portrait Studios and a $1 discount attention spans and also jibes with And much more! due," she says. "Our hope is "Pat The Bunny" that the off any book. Gold- the broadcast world. To order ;end payment for $139 plus $6 S &H ($14 for international property is strong enough that it can en also is staging a cross -promotion "We are trying to introduce a lot orders) %kith this ad te: Billboard Directories, P.O. Box 2016, sustain itself through that release with Foxy Lettuce. "We are trying of secondary characters that will Lakewood, NJ 08701. Please add appropriate sales tax in NY, until the end of the year." to open up the grocer channel fur- appear in new books and videos and NJ, PA, CA, TN, MA, IL, OH, VA & DC. Orders payable in U.S. To raise awareness for "Pat The ther for video," Bressler notes. grow that into a series as well," she funds only. All sales a-e final Bunny-Sing With Me," Golden put Beginning in June, the company says. together a marketing campaign that will launch a 12 -city mall tour fea- As for any effects of operating FOR FASTEST SERVICE dovetails with the recent launch of turing a set, costumed characters, under financial duress, Bressler oversized "Pat The Bunny" touch - and performances, as well as a "day- maintains that the division is keep- CALL (800) 344 -7119. and-play cards. care outreach program" that will ing its efforts focused on new prod- Outside the U.S. (732)363 -4156. "We are timing the video launch send copies of the tape to 10,000 ucts and marketing initiatives. "It is Or fax your order to (732) 363 -0338. to coincide with corporatewide day -care centers in the top 20 mar- clear the Golden Books brand con- efforts to raise excitement about the kets. tinues to remain high in people's Now available on diskette and mailing labels. franchise," says Bressler. "The goal The three tapes that will inaugu- minds -none of that has changed," For rates call Mike Fouratt at (212) 536 -5017. here is not for this video to be a one- rate the "Poky And Friends" series she says. "With respect to video, we To advertise call Jeff Serrette at (212) 536 -5174 off but [to] be the first in a series of in July each feature five five -minute continue to forge ahead on our mis- www.billboard.com Pat The Bunny' videos that may or animated stories starring Poky, the sion that began in '98, which is to BDBG3169 may not be tied directly to one of the Saggy Baggy Elephant, and Scuffy grow through original product." BILLBOARD MAY 1. 1999 69 www.americanradiohistory.com INTERNATIONAL RETAILERS REPORT A GRIM FIRST QUARTER (Continued from page 6) teenagers are becoming more selec- imports issue, "but they're more good releases to entice people into slowness during the first three They want hits no matter what they tive about their purchases." attracted to better service, so retail- stores or if it was because of the gen- months of the year on the Univer- cost. The problem is that in the first With their emphasis on chart ers have needed to respond to that," eral malaise of the population." sal/PolyGram merger, saying, "Uni- three months, hardly any block- titles, French hypermarkets-rep - says George Davias, GM of Sound Cam Mitchell, buyer with Roblan versal hardly released anything in buster albums were released. resenting approximately 60% of mu- World, with three outlets in New Distributors, which operates 65 Sam the first quarter." Andrea Bocelli's 'Sogno' [Sugar/ sic sales -were particularly hit by South Wales. the Record Man stores, says, "There Polydor] was the first one, although the lack of superstar product during This has led to a rise in online weren't really any strong releases [in NETHERLANDS: SLIDING SINGLES the debut album by Ilse DeLange the quarter. sales, says Davias. "We're getting a the first quarter] until March 16, In the Netherlands, Juan da Silva, [Warner Bros.] has remained a Although no figures are available, lot of international orders from our when Silverchair and Ginuwine were GM of Free Record Shop (with 160 steady seller." Sony Music France VP Olivier Web page; 60% to 70% of these are released; and then March 23, when outlets, the local market leader), Other local acts, he adds, that Montfort says that "most of them for hard-to -get Australian releases." Andrea Bocelli and Elton John ar- says, "Our turnover has gone up [dur- helped boost sales with new albums reported a drop of 10% to 20% in rived. Without big releases, it's been in March were Golden Earring January and February." Montfort a really tough quarter. However, Brit - (CNR/Arcade) and Blof (EMI). insists that retailers can help them- `Nobody can ney Spears has been great. She's 'The market only Free Record Shop bolstered its selves, however, by being more been our No. 1 seller." first -quarter sales with a number of proactive. "They have to create sustain this level "Thank you, Britney Spears," got back on track campaigns, including a two -day dis- events around releases." echoes Tim Baker, buyer with the count spree that saw it lop 20% off Nevertheless, he concedes that of discounting' Ontario- based, 33 -store Sunrise in mid- March' the price of all titles. "Needless to "the industry has to consider the Records. "That's the only [new] rec say," Da Silva adds, "that pulled in rhythm of its release schedule." ord in the first quarter which did masses of people." CANADA: A TOUGH MARCH anything for us." ing the first quarter]. And despite However, he cautions, "at the AUSTRALIA: ROADWORK HELPS Canadian retailers are downright However, Lane Orr, buyer with the the current downward spiral in the moment, it's hard to say whether the In Australia, the first quarter was unhappy with a first -quarter down- 16 -store A &B Sound, who reports business in general, CD sales have campaign will prove to have been flat, but not painfully so. A lack of turn in their business. According to "decent sales" for Spears and Cher, increased. Singles sales have gone profitable, as you obviously lose a lot superstar product was offset by the SoundScan, there was a 9% sales insists that retailers cannot rely on down, which is due to a number of of margin on your product." period coinciding with Australia's drop -off between January and March, such light, pop -styled product to factors, including a price increase for summer tour schedules and well - to 11.8 million units, compared with boost sales overall. two -track singles [from approxi- This story was prepared by Tom attended festivals. the same time frame in '98. Again, the majors' release sched- mately 4.50 euros ($4.80) to 5.50 Ferguson in London; Steve McClure Retailers report that the biggest "January and February were good ules come under criticism. "Over the euros ($5.86)], piracy, and home copy- in Tokyo; Wolfgang Spahr in Ham- sellers came on the back of visits by for us, but March was a really tough past two years, it seems that the ing through CD burners." burg; Rémi Bouton in Paris; Shania Twain, Korn, the Bee Gees, month," says Roger Whiteman, VP strong new releases don't start hitting However, Da Silva notes that Christie Eliezer in Melbourne, Aus- Silverchair, and the Offspring. It was of purchasing for HMV Canada, with until March," says Mitchell. "Then recent local research clearly shows tralia; Larry LeBlanc in Toronto; particularly busy for dance retailers. 97 stores nationally. "I don't know if there's a lag until May or June." that "record buyers don't care about and Robbert Tilli in Amsterdam "Summer is stronger for clubbers it was because there were only a few Baker also partly blames the prices as much as they do for hits. than winter," reports Morgan Wil- liams, GM of the Central Station chain. However, Australian retail is still ALLIGATOR SET REUNITES VETS OF GULF COAST BLUES coming to terms with the arrival of (Continued from page 13) parallel imports six months ago. the Texas /Louisiana region: Long guitar and brought it to him, asked either originated by or inspired by ore), Charles, and Kazanoff, with Some record labels are now offering John Hunter, Phillip Walker, and him to tune it for me ... He was a Clifton Chenier (and his guitarist Brooks' rhythm section as the back- better trading terms and value -added Lonnie Brooks. big star in that neighborhood." Clarence "Bon Ton" Garlow), up band. The package, booked by releases, while others slashed their Hunter and Brooks, who are both Walker recalls, "I hung around swamp -blues stars Lonesome Sun- Piedmont Talent in Charlotte, N.C., co-op advertising budgets. Most deal- signed to Alligator, and Walker, who and listened to Lonnie Brooks, Long down and Lightnin' Slim, fret hot- has confirmed dates at the Apple ers have stayed with local suppliers. records for Alligator- distributed, John Hunter, Lonesome Sundown, shot Guitar Slim, Texas bluesman River Blues Festival in Somerset, Consumers became more price - New Orleans -based Black Top Rec- and Ervin Charles-and finally I Lightnin' Hopkins, swamp -pop hit - Wis. (June 26); the Washington, conscious during the parallel ords, cut the album with an all -star jumped in there, and I was the maker Rod Bernard, and big -band D.C., Blues Festival (Sept. 4); and backup band in Austin, Texas. Two youngest thing in the bunch." blues luminaries T-Bone Walker, the San Francisco Blues Festival of the album's 15 tracks also feature Iglauer says the idea to unite the Bobby "Blue" Bland, and Clarence (Sept. 18). RED ANT Ervin Charles, a little -recorded gui- three bluesmen was sparked by a "Gatemouth" Brown. Additionally, the album will be (Continued from page 6) tarist who was a legend in the Texas club date in Austin three years ago The album ends with a nostalgic heavily promoted at the Chicago Gulf Coast towns of Port Arthur, version of Muddy Waters' "Still A Blues Festival in early June. Iglauer As for the renewed financial back- Beaumont, and Port Acres in the Fool," called "Two Trains Running," says, "We're buying a lot of space at ing from Wasserstein Perella, Phil- early '50s. `The combination which Hunter and Charles, who the Best Buy tent at the Chicago lips says the commitment is "not less Alligator president Bruce Iglauer duet on the track, popularized at Blues Festival, and even though than $10 million." -who co- produced the album with of all these people their club appearances. these guys aren't appearing at the Townsend Ziebold, managing Tary Owens and Jon Foose -says, The sessions, cut at Arlyn Stu- Chicago Blues Festival, it will be director of New York -based Wasser- "I was hesitant to call it `Lone Star should really dios, featured such crack Austin featured in all of our displays there." stein Perella, says, "Red Ant has Shootout,' because it's as much players as drummers Frosty Smith He adds, "All the blues magazines great management and great music, [about] a Louisiana tradition as it is boost sales' and Mike Buck, guitarist Derek are fascinated by this, of course. and the label continues to have our a Texas tradition. But I got word O'Brien, and saxophonist Mark Since there aren't a lot of live dates, commitment." that if I called it `Gulf Coast "Kaz" Kazanoff; pianist Marcia Ball we'll be supporting with advertis- As part of the new commitment, Shootout,' everybody would imagine that featured Brooks, Hunter, and guests on three cuts. ing." Los Angeles -based Red Ant has cut three or four retired people under a C.J. Chenier (whose father, the late Walker says of the dates, "There Alligator sales and advertising overhead by closing its New York beach umbrella, throwing maraschi- zydeco legend Clifton Chenier, were some nice intense moments director Kerry Peace says the com- office and letting go eight staffers, no cherries at each other from their employed both Brooks and Walker there, us ... tryin' to out -pick each pany will be placing "Shootout" in according to sources. drinks in coconut shells." in his band). Brooks and Hunter had other, sayin', `Hey, I'll get mine done several listening post programs. Phillips acknowledges that Red The album brings together four not played together since the '50s. before you will' and stuff like that. "We'll be doing national stuff," Ant streamlined staff "where we had musicians who played the same Iglauer adds, "Then Lonnie went It was kind of intense, but it was so Peace says. "And, given the region- duplicate functions on the East and joints in Texas and Louisiana near- over to Holland ... to be a guest much fun." al strength that each of these artists West [coasts]. It was in instances ly 50 years ago. with Long John's band at the Iglauer hesitates to compare holds, we'll be doing regional stuff where we might have had marketing According to Hunter, it was Utrecht Festival. That would have "Shootout" to Alligator's 1985 hit as well, in Texas, Louisiana, Chica- functions on the East and West Coast, Charles -who later played with been a little over a year ago. Then "Showdown!," a duel featuring go- because of the Brooks connec- but now it is all being done out here." Hunter in the Hollywood Bear - Tary came to me the best part of a Albert Collins, Johnny Copeland, tion -and probably something out Red Ant was founded in July 1996 cats -who, in 1952 or '53, paid $1.50 year ago and suggested getting all and Robert Cray; it has become one L.A. way as well, since that's where by former MCA Music chief Al so that Hunter could attend a Beau- these guys together, along with of the label's top three sellers. Phillip Walker has been based out of Teller, with the financial backing of mont club show by B.B. King, which Ervin Charles." "I think this is going to be a very for so many years." Wasserstein Perella. But after merg- inspired him to pick up the guitar. "Lone Star Shootout" surveys vir- successful record, but I don't want Allen Larman, blues /roots music ing with Alliance Entertainment Hunter says, "That dollar and a tually every style heard in the Gulf to set that kind of goal," he says. "I buyer at Rhino Records' retail store Corp., the label almost was liquidat- half that he paid, I just paid him Coast musical melting pot. simply wanted to make the best rec- in L.A., sees bright prospects for ed as part of the wholesaler's Chap- back, I guess about eight months Says Brooks, " 'Round Texas and ord that these three guys, plus "Shootout." ter 11 reorganization in July 1997. ago. I got it on tape. I got photos of Louisiana, zydeco was real strong, Ervin, could make together." "It is a supergroup, and we've An 11th -hour effort by Wasserstein me payin' him that dollar and a half and blues was real strong, and then Key to promoting "Shootout" will done quiet well with Long John Perella saved the label, with the re- back. That's the honest -to -God rock'n'roll came in and got real be selected festival dates featuring Hunter in the past," Larman says. sult that Phillips, who already was truth!" strong. You had to make ends meet; Brooks (who is managed by Alliga- "The combination of all these people president, was named the top execu- Brooks says he looked up to local you had to learn to play a little bit of tor), Walker (managed by Tom Radai should really boost sales. It should tive of the label, replacing Teller, who musicians like Hunter: "To get close everything, just about." of Blues Management Group), get a lot of press and public radio stayed with Alliance. to Long John, I went and bought a The musicians perform material Hunter (managed by Holly Bullam- attention." 70 BILLBOARD MAY 1. 1999 www.americanradiohistory.com WORLD MUSIC ENJOYS BOOM WITH U.S. AUDIENCE (Continued from page 1) Albums chart in the April 17 issue is Bruce Warren, PD of public station sors like Clannad and Enya have Vida" was issued by Nonesuch last danceable sounds from other coun- one bold indicator of the explosive WXPN Philadelphia, says the sta- driven the market. year; lute player Barbarito Torres' tries, according to Viola Galloway, nature of today's world music market. tion's "World Cafe," which is carried Specialist labels like the 23 -year- "Havana Cafe" arrived in March on sales manager at distributor /im- While Bocelli's music -a melding of in 110 U.S. markets, programs world old, Danbury, Conn. -based Green Atlantic- distributed Havana porter French Trading Co. in L.A. classical, pop, and world elements -is music as about 15% of its eclectic Linnet Records have gotten a lift Caliente; and guitarist Eliades "Now everybody's dancing," she sui generis, the swift ascent of the cross -genre mix. "This is music that from the craze. Label president Ochoa's "Sublime Ilusion" is due from says. "Other than Cuban, we're sell- tenor's new Polydor album is a strik- appeals to 35- year -olds, upper -demo, Wendy Newton says, "I think people Higher Octave World June 29. ing a lot of Colombian music already, ing measure of U.S. consumers' cur- educated, high- income," he says. have heard `Riverdance' and said, These titles are just part of a flood and that's, I think, the next thing." rent embrace of world sounds. RCA Victor VP of marketing and `Hmm, where does this come from ?,' of Cuban records being issued by O'Neil says that Puerto Rican Tom Schnabel, ex-PD at NPR out- artist development David Neidhart- and have found us in that way. Our U.S. labels or imported from abroad. music, now blowing up in the New let KCRW Santa whose label releases the Chieftains gross is growing However, Nonesuch senior VP York market, has also gained heat Monica and host and distributes Paddy Moloney's every year." David Bither realizes that such from the Cuban craze. of the station's Wicklow Records -says the compa- Cuban music booms in a world sound are often Galloway and Mayrent both have weekly show N ny saw analogies between the classi- is the other best- transitory. seen increasing interest in French "Cafe L.A.," NONESUCH cal and world listenerships. selling sub - Bither says, "In the world music rap, and Mayrent says French pop is says the first Neidhart says, "What BMG Clas- genre. Much of area in general, something happens also a growing area of sales. spurt of interest sics and RCA Victor have been doing the sales action ... that captures people's attention The sound that started it all re- in world music -which led to the for years is servicing an adult audi- -and, some maintain, even the because it sounds new, it sounds dif- mains a marketplace factor, Galloway chart success of Nigerian bandleader ence with music, and it seemed like recent U.S./Cuban cultural exchange ferent, it has maintains: "Right King Sunny Ade's 1982 U.S. debut, a natural progression that, as we Music Bridges -has been spurred by somehow escaped now, people are "Juju Music," and the popularity of moved beyond just classical music the World Circuit /Nonesuch set the general stale- `This is music that saying that South African compilations like and classical crossover, there were "Buena Vista Social Club," which ness of what peo- appeals to 35 -year- African music is "Township Jive" -was fired by a similarities demographically . . . remains a Top World Music Albums ple are hearing in not happening. quest for fresh sounds on the part of [with] this kind of music." fixture after 83 weeks. The album the air musically. olds, upper -demo, We think that's listeners already in tune with Ja- But, he adds, has sold more than 300,000 units in But once that not true- there's maican music. "that's not to say the U.S., according to SoundScan. novelty has educated, high - just a new type of "Some heads were already opened that the world Jack O'Neil, whose Huntington, passed, it's sort African music up because of [Bob Marley and reg- audience is only N.Y. -based Blue Jackel Entertain- of, `What's the income' that's coming up next ?' " that is a little bit gae]," says Schnabel, who recently an older audi- TR RCA RcoRD. ment issued a four -CD boxed set, thing authored a book of world music pro- ence." "Cuba: I Am Time," in July 1997, re- Nonesuch is more sophisticat- files, "Rhythm Planet" (Universe Recalling her calls that not long ago, people doubted banking on a resurgent world music ed." Publishing). "People were looking for days as a DJ the potential of the music. "We start- trend: On June 1, Nonesuch will issue Mel Puljic, sales and product man- the next thing ... and I think King spinning world music at university ed the Cuba box back in '95, and there "Livro," the most recent album by ager at label /importer Stern's Music Sunny Ade was sort of it." parties in the Chicago area, Borders' were many people who said, `What Brazilian tropicalia innovator Gae- in New York, says that while the Af- Mayrent says, "That opened my eyes the hell are you doing that for ?' " tano Veloso. rican market is more competitive INTEREST STOKED to the fact that college kids are "Buena Vista" has spawned a cot- Most observers see Brazilian mu- than it was 15 years ago, high- profile Since that era, Schnabel says, a involved in it ... I think that because tage industry by itself, as most of its sic-a constant in the U.S. market albums like Baaba Maal's 1998 Palm number of cross -cultural factors - it gets played on [college stations], participants have issued solo albums since bossa nova hit in the '60s-as a Pictures set, "Nomad Soul," have Peter Gabriel's WOMAD Festivals there's just a greater awareness." in the U.S.: Pianist Rubén Gonzalez reborn genre, thanks in large part to been good for business. and recording projects mating will issue a second solo set on World renewed interest in tropicalia masters Puljic says, "If someone comes American and world performers, SPECIALTY SHOWS Circuit /Nonesuch this fall; singer like Veloso and Tom Zé and reissues of with a big budget that we don't have from Paul Simon's "Graceland" Crouch says that increased airplay Ibrahim Ferrer releases his solo de- the '60s tropicalia band Os Mutantes and is able to put huge amounts of (1986) to Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan and on specialty shows at noncommercial but, produced by Cooder, on the same (Billboard, March 6, April 24). money into breaking an act like Michael Brook's "Night Song" (1996) L.A. -area stations like KCRW, public label June 8; armónico player Com- The popularity of rhythmic Cuban Baaba Maal, it can only be good for and Ry Cooder's all -star Cuban ses- outlet KPFK, and Loyola Mary - pay Segundo's "Lo Mejor De La music could lead to explosions of us. It legitimizes what we do." sion "Buena Vista Social Club" mount University's KXLU has "ab- (1997) -have stoked new interest. solutely, 100 %" led to greater sales U.K.'S KINGFISHER, ASDA TALK MERGER "Hopefully, if [listeners are] curious, of world music at Rhino. (Continued from page 1) they'll go a little bit further," he says. Putumayo is catering to its audi- Consumers have gone quite a bit ence directly with its own radio pro- than 17.3 billion pounds ($27.8 billion). with a degree of calm in the video However, he also suggested that the further, observers say. gram, "The Putumayo World Music Kingfisher says the merger would business. merger was in some ways preferable Randi Mayrent, merchandise man- Hour "; co- hosted by Storper and deliver cost savings of approximate- One sales director at a major music to the entrance of Wal-Mart into the ager for the 250 -store Borders Books triple -A KFOG San Francisco air ly 100 million pounds ($166 million) a label says that "the power it would put U.K. business: "Wal-Mart works on & Music in Ann Arbor, Mich., notes, personality Rosalie Howarth, the year, with about half coming in the into the hands of EUK on a negotiat- such low margins, it would put a lot of "There's been growth not only in the weekly show will be airing in 23 U.S. first year. However, Kingfisher chief ing level is huge" and expresses the pressure on the market, which is number of releases but in the quality markets by late May. executive Geoffrey Mulcahy claims fear that failure to come to terms with already in the throes of price wars." of artistry and types of releases corn- Tours -a rarity in the past-have this is not the main reason behind the the distributor could have a cata- Video distributors appear less con- ing out, as well as a tremendous put world performers in the public deal. "It's not necessarily being driv- strophic effect on a record company's cerned. One senior managing di- growth in the awareness level on the eye. "That's something that's always en by cost savings per se," he says. ability to market its products. "EUK rector says that although he expects part of the general public." been lacking," Mayrent says. "Now a "It's being driven by the idea of driv- would have a much larger input into the merger to result in an expansion Bellwether L.A. retailer Rhino lot more acts are touring. They're ing additional what their retailers support, and we of Asda's entertainment offering, Records has gradually become a ma- really getting a lot more exposure." growth." could lose a large percentage of the EUK already supplies Asda, so "in jor world music emporium, carrying Observers also view compilations In addition to market." percentage terms it is not going to nearly 4,000 titles, according to store by labels like Putumayo, Luaka Bop, the 786 -outlet The merger, this make much of a difference." GM Dave Crouch: "We went from and Ellipsis Arts; the wider avail- Woolworths, King- executive adds, However, Ben Keen of the film and two rows of vinyl [in the '80s] to five ability of world sounds at retail lis- fisher owns the could also affect video research company/publication or six bins of world music." tening posts; and the presence of specialist music some of EUK's Screen Digest says the merger would Dan Storper -who founded Putu- international music everywhere from and video chain other customers. "I'm sure that have an impact among the Hollywood mayo World Music, one of the leading TV commercials to Starbucks as MVC, wholesaler [supermarket chain] Tesco will be majors. "The studios never like to compilers of offshore sounds, in growth factors. MULCAHY Entertainment looking to go direct, but that's difficult have any one customer get too 1993 -has seen a leap in his label's Among world sub-genres, Celtic UK (EUK), and at present unless they get staff with strong, as they have on the rental - sales. "Our total sales the first year music is clearly the current front- music, video, and book publishing music experience at the store level." video side with Blockbuster," he says. were small, about $350,000," Storper runner. The Chieftains' "Tears Of group VCI, which includes the dis- Tesco refuses to comment on the "This creates something comparable says. "Our sales last year were about Stone" and Loreena McKennitt's tributor Disc. merger, citing con- on the sell -through side." $6.7 million, and we're projected at platinum "The Book Of Secrets" The move is partly being seen as a fidentiality agree- The terms of the proposed merger about $9 million this year." (Quinlan Road /Warner Bros.) are move to head off the threat posed by ments with its KINGFSHER would see each Asda share ex- Storper adds, "When I first start- long- running hits, while albums by Wal-Mart, which has begun expanding suppliers. changed for 0.2263 of a Kingfisher ed in '93 ... if there was an album such artists as John McDermott, in Europe by recently acquiring busi- Another indus- share, resulting in an equity split of that sold 50,000 copies, it was con- Anthony Kearn & Ronan Tynan, nesses in Germany and was thought try insider says that the power poten- 66.33% to Kingfisher shareholders sidered kind of a world music hit. Frank Patterson, Gaelic Storm, and to be eyeing Asda. However, industry tially in EUK's hands could have a and 33.67% for Asda shareholders. Now you're seeing a batch of titles Solas have charted on Billboard's sources suggest that Wal-Mart is now detrimental effect on other retailers. Kingfisher's Mulcahy would head selling over 100,000 copies. We've had world music chart in recent weeks. targeting Safeway, the U.K.'s fourth - "We have to protect the core busi- up the new group, with Asda chief probably five or six ourselves that Observers say that such phenome- largest supermarket. ness of the HMVs, the Virgins, and executive Allan Leighton as his have sold over 100,000 copies." na as the "Riverdance" touring show The prospect of the creation of a the independents," the executive deputy. Leighton would also act as The audience for world music is and PBS special, Michael Flatley's company with such a large slice of says. "My long -term view of super- chief executive of an enlarged Food generally thought to be an older one, "Lord Of The Dance" stage the home entertainment business has markets is that they are not going to and General Merchandising Division but some believe the consumer pic- show/album, the "Braveheart" and alarmed some music label executives, break acts, and we have to protect comprising Asda, Woolworths, and ture may be changing. "Titanic" soundtracks, and precur- but it seems to have been greeted those retailers that do." the Superdrug chain. BILLBOARD MAY 1, 1999 71 www.americanradiohistory.com AFTER SPLASHY BOW, V2 CHARTS STEADY GROWTH (Continued from page 1) V2's International noises made at its start -up. Recent successes have seen the 65,000 in Germany, and 80,000 else- Affiliates London -based CEO Jeremy Pearce Welsh rock band the Stereophonics where in Asia. V2 JAPAN says he can understand if observers hit No. 1 in the U.K. with its second The Underworld album came in Established: June 1, 1998. have felt that the company hasn't had album, "Performance And Cock- through one of V2's several joint ven- Location: Tokyo. a market impact commensurate with tails." That set has sold 380,000 at tures. Notable labels are Gee Street, GM: Shigeki Ouchi. its high- profile launch. home, with 55,000 sales in Japan, to which the Jungle Brothers and Number of employees: 11. But, he stresses, what those out- 25,000 in France, and 15,000 in Swe- PM. Dawn are signed, and Big Cat, Local roster: No acts at present; looking to sign acts this fiscal year. side the company may not be aware den, according to the label. which has Junior Delgado and Notable successes: Underworld's album'Beaucoup Fish" reached No. of is the comprehensive infrastruc- Underworld's "Beaucoup Fish" hit Addict and has signed the German 17 on the Oricon album chart. ture that has been built by the com- No. 2 in the U.K. and had a global act Blumfeld (Billboard, Feb. 27). Distribution: Sony Music Entertainment Intermedia. (V2 Japan is a pany, which was founded and funded resonance, selling 100,000 units in Underworld's deal is through JBO, joint venture with Sony Music.) STEVE McCLURE by Branson with a boost from an the U.S., 120,000 copies in Japan, a joint venture with the indie label early injection of $73 million from Junior Boy's Own. Steve Hall, man- leisure conglomorate McCarthy aging director of JBO, says of its V2 RECORDS (CANADA) INC. Group (Billboard, June 28, 1997). partner, "They've been quite indul- Established: June 1998. "We've got about 70% of the world gent with us. The company runs as Location: Toronto. market covered with our own affili- V2's Intl Approach it always did but with the difference Director of marketing and label operations: Alison Mercer, previ- ate companies," Pearce states. "The of some financial support." ously a seven -year veteran of BMG, most recently as manager of artist only major territory where that isn't Stresses Flexibility marketing. the case is Japan, where we have a A novel approach to interna- ARTIST -FRIENDLY APPROACH Number of employees: Two. joint venture with Sony, but it's still tional operations is something that The size, structure, and flexibility Local roster: None at present, though "very interested in signing a V2 company." V2 believes will ultimately give it of V2 are among the things endear- Canadian acts." It's this rush to plant a flag in key an advantage in the global mar- ing it to artists. Distribution: BMG Music Canada. LARRY LeBLANC territories that has aroused so much ketplace. French rapper Passi says he interest from the industry. V2 has most key territories cov- joined V2 because French managing The infrastructure built by V2- ered either with its own company director Thierry Chassagne "offered V2 MUSIC SCANDINAVIA which also encompasses a publishing or, as is the case in Japan, a joint [me] a small structure but a strong Established: 1997. arm, V2 Music Publishing, run by venture with Sony Music. will to break as a solo artist and the Location: Headquarters in Stockholm with one GM in Oslo, plus label chief executive Maria Forte -puts it Much of Asia is covered through possibility to develop other projects." managers at distributor MNW in Copenhagen and Helsinki. neither in the major nor the indie a partnership with Timbuktu, a Boyd Steemson of On Manage- Managing director: Helen McLaughlin, former international mar- camp in today's increasingly global - London -based independent that ment is more than happy with the keting manager at Sony Music Sweden's licensed repertoire division (now ized and consolidated business. It has, over the past eight years, approach the company has taken SINE). looks more like the "mini- majors" developed trading relationships with his act, the alternative group Number of employees: 12 in Sweden. that existed at the turn of the dec- and license deals with a network Tin Star (Billboard, Oct. 19, 1998). Local roster: Sweden: Black Moses, which blends jazz, hip -hop, rock, ade, such as Virgin, A &M, Island, of other indies in the region. V2 Tin Star embarks on a series of and spoken word; Psycore, a hardcore metal act gaining respect through- and Chrysalis. bought a controlling stake in Tim- dates in the U.S. this month. That out Europe; Caroline Af Ugglas, a female singer/songwriter whose al- Comparisons have been drawn buktu last year, and the latter market, along with Germany, has bum "Ida Blue," released in '97, has sold 4,200 copies in Sweden; and between V2's approach and the firm's GM, Mark Bond, is leading been more receptive to its music Kwame, a rock /soul duo. approaches of Chrysalis founder the joint venture in Asia and some than its home country. Plans: May look to open an office in Denmark next year. The Swedish Chris Wright and Island's Chris other markets. "They can organize things global- company is also working with two singles -oriented acts: Starlight and Blackwell in their returns to the Spain and South America are ly," says Steemson of V2. King George. Starlight is due soon with a disco remake of Depeche Mode's business. Their new vehicles -Echo currently handled by BMG. The band's programmer, Tim Gor- "Just Can't Get Enough," while King George soon will deliver a Fatboy Records and Islandlife, respectively V2 has licensees in other mar- dine, believes the much -discussed Slim -like song, "Funky Kind Of Groove." -remain small, A &R- focused busi- kets, but CEO Jeremy Pearce lack of major signings by V2 and its Distribution: MNW Distribution in the Nordic region. Ku R. LoFTxus nesses. By comparison, in the words states V2 has retained the power willingness to build a roster from the of one well- placed observer, "V2 built to dictate label priorities. "The ground up has been advantageous. a massive overhead before they had reason we were able to do that is "They have been quite brave in not V2 RECORDS BENELUX anything to put through it." that we didn't ask for advances," signing big bands," he says. Established: 1997. Doing things the unconventional he says. "Consequently, we have Stereophonics' success was fol- Location: Hilversum /Brussels. way, however, is part of the philoso- the right to say what we want to lowed by the emergence of Mercury Managing director: Henk Eigenbrood, who worked at EMI from 1989 phy, says Pearce. "In fact, we decid- release. The money that licensees Rev. Steele and Pearce cite Scott 4, in Holland, the U.S., the U.K., and Germany; he has a finance background. ed not to do it the majors' way quite would have expected to pay us in Younger Younger 28s, Grandaddy, Number of employees: Eight staffers in Holland; four in Belgium. a lot," he comments. advances can now be used for staff and young pop singer Billy Crawford Local roster: Postmen, a hip -hopping reggae trio (licensed from pro- "Firstly, we had quite a lot of and for marketing. as some of the acts expected to break duction company/label TopNotch); Mainfact, a male R &B quintet; and money to spend, so we didn't have to "We always have a person who through this year. Peplab, a Norman Cook-endorsed dance outfit (licensed from the pro- sign acts just to make money reports to us. There is always a V2 Indeed, Pearce says that, purely duction company/label Mr. Cheng's Quality Tunes). straight away. The second is that we label manager," he adds. on the strength of current sales, V2 Notable successes: "Cocktail," the first single by Postmen, reached didn't have anybody saying to us, V2's GM, David Steele, says is expected to break even by the end No. 12 on the Mega Top 100 chart, with 20,000 units sold. The group's `It's always been done this way.' That that, unlike some longer- estab- of next year. album "Documents" has sold more than 25,000 units and it is still selling, meant we could put in the systems lished companies, V2 works out its Yet the acid test of any label's suc- according to the label. and infrastructure that was best for promotion plans internationally. cess is its credibility at retail, some- Notable local achievements: First signing Postmen received many us, instead of inheriting something The setup helps the label take tal- thing determined by its support for awards over the past year such as the Heineken Crossover Award, the that nobody wanted." ent from one country and break it releases. industry prize Zilveren Harp, and the music TV station TMF's award for The result, says Pearce, is that the in another without going through Steve Kincaid, commercial direc- best local rap act. Releases are under way in France, Germany, Scandi- label is "the only independent that traditional label structures. tor at Virgin Megastores, says, navia, and Italy. can say to our acts, `We'll give you a V2 -a true child of the digital "They've obviously had a lot of suc- Distribution: PIAS. ROBBERT TILLI global release, including America' - age -is also using technology to cess in recent months with Stereo - and mean it." bind its geographically diverse phonics, Underworld, and Mercury Says V2 North America president offices into one global operation. Rev. Over the last couple of years, V2 FRANCE Dan Beck, "With the constrictions The middle point is its London they've had a quite aggressive and Established: 1997. and contractions in the business, it's head office, and the computer sys- diverse signing policy. [S]ome of the Location: Paris. been a great time for us to launch. tem there can be accessed from all acts they've signed over the past Managing director: Thierry Chassagne, formerly deputy managing We're going against the grain, try- parts of the world. When affiliates couple of years ... are starting to director of Sony Music France's alternative imprint S.M.A.L.L. ing to be in there for the long haul log on, they can see all information come good." Number of employees: 20. where the business has gotten quar- relevant to each act, including Expectations were high, adds Kin- Local roster: Rap acts: Passi, Faf Larage, and Bisso Na Bisso; chan - terly driven." worldwide marketing plans. caid. "Because it was Richard Bran - son/pop acts: Isabelle Boulay, Zeze Mago, Melville, Marc Em, and FFF; Adds group GM David Steele, At the core of the company's son's label, people thought it was electronica: Alex Gopher, Superdiscount, and rinôçérôse, a French group "We've been signing long -term operations are its international going to yield immediate success. signed to V2 U.K. artists and building a catalog. It's product managers based in Lon- But I think if you're going to build a Notable local achievements: The label says Passi's first album, taken us a long time because that's don. These five executives each long -term policy, it's better to get "Les Tentations" (Temptations), entered the album chart at No. 3, the way we want to go. We're not handle six or seven bands -taken your signings right over a period of with 420,000 sold (380,000 in France and 40,000 abroad), as well as interested in a typical pop hit. We're from V2's total roster of 60 acts - time and work them properly." 500,000 singles sales across four titles. The label's best sales to date not going to spend loads of money and oversee all aspects of interna- have been for the AIDS charity album "Ensemble" (Together). This just to have a single on the chart. tional marketing, promotion, and Assistance in preparing this story album, featuring many important French acts, has sold 700,000 "Our splash will come as we get touring. was provided by Tom Ferguson in copies. into second albums from bands. DOMINIC PRIDE London, Cécile Tesseyre in Paris, Distribution: Sony Music. RÉMI BOUTON Some acts are already at that second and JEFF CLARK-MEADS and Paul Verna in New York. (Continued on page 80) stage, and they are ready to deliver." 72 BILLBOARD MAY 1, 1999 www.americanradiohistory.com WEALTH OF ELLINGTON MUSIC DUE (Continued from page 13) Ellington. Some favorites, like material, even material released in rarities. Subsets from the big pack- Engineers, going back to the master sets by Wynton Marsalis, Phil "Mood Indigo," have been in print the late '80s (much of the pre -'50s age are planned for release next year. tapes, have eliminated the "Columbia Schaap, and former Ellington band for nearly 70 years. work comes from pre -tape sources Sony Legacy's Ellington reissue reverb" that plagued so many of that members. Original liners are includ- However, Ellington, even with all such as acetates and metal record - program of the Duke's "second gold- label's LPs from that era. ed as well. his honors and accolades, including manufacturing parts). "The experi- en age" from the 1950s and early '60s "First Time! The Count Meets While the RCA Victor Jazz and the Presidential Medal of Honor in ence was exhausting," he admits, is equally large, as befitting jazz roy- The Duke" (20 minutes of new mu- Sony Legacy releases lead the El- 1969, wasn't always seen by the "but gratifying-24 discs wore me alty, but spread out through the sic). The 1961 date captures the his- lington parade, there is a lot more Establishment as the genius he was, out, but I wouldn't have missed it for spring and summer. It also begins toric encounter between the two jazz Duke out there. The list of all avail- even at his zenith. A few weeks ago the world. Duke has been one of my the 27th with the release of four land- bandleaders and their bands. The able Ellington recordings is exten- came the news that the Pulitzer Prize idols all my life." mark Columbia LPs recorded music, with full -length restorations sive, to say the least -the encyclope- committee had finally awarded The massive set, due in stores between 1956 and 1962. That is fol- and alternate takes, glimmers. dic Schwann catalog lists hundreds. Ellington a posthumous award for his Tuesday (27), carries a suggested lowed by a famous Newport Jazz Fes- "Such Sweet Thunder" (25 min- Following is a sampling: contributions (Billboard, April 24), retail price of $407.52. tival set due May 4, and the culmina- utes of new music). In this set, From 1953 to '55, Ellington cut five but it's important to remember that In Duke's hometown, Tower D.C. tion is a large "overview" CD boxed recorded from 1956 to 1957, the Duke albums for Capitol Records, ranging the same body had rejected his nom- from full -band dates to especially ination in 1965 because it didn't deem revealing small -group and trio work. him serious enough to merit the All of the music from those dates, award. released and unissued, is available on Even beyond the serious legacy of a two -CD boxed set from Mosaic his music, it's also important to re- Records (35 Melrose Place, Stam- member that for 50 years Ellington ford, Conn. 06902 -7533), and several made his art with a most unwieldy of the albums from that set have been canvas -a traveling orchestra with reissued by Capitol. brilliant but often grumbly and some- After leaving Capitol, Duke was times dysfunctional veteran members. Pictured, photo at left, is Duke Ellington conducting at the 1956 Newport Jazz Festival; center, with Count Basie; and right, urged by fellow ex- Capitol artist He was somehow able to cajole and with Jimmy Stewart during the filming of Anatomy Of A Murder" in 1959. Frank Sinatra to sign with his fledg- charm them to put aside the weariness ling Reprise label for nine albums of decades of endless one -nighters and during the '60s. The best -known now the unimaginable hassles of discrimi- on Pennsylvania Avenue is having a set titled "The Duke," with a tenta- encounters his own longtime favorite, are the still -in -print Sinatra /Elling- nation to focus, for a few hours at a gig cake and ice cream party on the 27th tive release date of July 13. the Bard. Tracks were inspired by or in the studio, on the music. to celebrate the arrival of the pack- The five initial CDs are complete- Shakespeare plays such as "Othello," For that feat alone -unimaginable age, and, reflecting the plans of most ly remastered and feature more than "Henry V" "Romeo And Juliet," and `Twenty -four discs today -perhaps he deserves another deep -catalog chains, it will have the 210 minutes of unreleased Ellington "Hamlet." Ten of the 22 tracks are posthumous Pulitzer. album on sale in the $350 range. music. They are: either previously unreleased or not wore me out, but I Today the world knows that Elling- Daedalus, the direct -mail and "Black, Brown And Beige" (35 generally available in the U.S. It's ton, who died in 1974 at the age of 75, Internet book and music house minutes of new music). The 1958 also a first -time stereo release. wouldn't have was one of the pre- eminent composers (800- 395 -2665), is offering the set for recording of Ellington's major, six-part "Ellington At Newport 1956- it of 20th -century music. The timbral $300 flat in its Complete" missed for the colorings of his arrangements, never new catalog. (more than 100 world. Duke has really duplicated, have nevertheless "We wanted to minutes of new influenced those who followed, such put the set on music). This been one of my as Charles Mingus, Gil Evans, and our front page one recaptures Carla Bley. His piano style also was an and offer our customers a break," ex- work about the black experience in the for the first time in stereo the aural idols all my life' influence on many modernists. He did plains Daedalus VP Helene Harris. Americas, featuring Mahalia Jackson's evidence of July 7, 1956, when Duke it all -from Cotton Club "jungle BMG, however, is also offering con- moving reading of "Come Sunday." and his main tenorman Paul Gon- music," to still -played pop tunes, to sumers a midpriced single -CD alter- `Anatomy Of A Murder" (30 min- salves took the nighttime crowd of ton band collaborations. jazz standards, to multi- movement native to the huge set-an 18 -track utes of new music). The 1959 record- 7,000 Newport festivalgoers to the After leaving Reprise in the late suites-with equal aplomb. "The Best Of Ellington Centennial ing of Ellington's only motion picture brink of a riot (see story, this page). '60s, the Duke took his music from Leading the Ducal reissue parade Edition," which includes some of the soundtrack leading his own orchestra. There are new liner notes for the label to label. Highlights include 21 is "The Duke Ellington Centennial still -in -print albums for Pablo, Pres- Edition: The Complete RCA Victor tige, Riverside, and Fantasy. Some Recordings 1927- 1973," a mammoth other top -notch late Ellington albums boxed set from RCA Victor Jazz. It is are available on the excellent Music - a 24 -CD herculean effort by a team Masters and Red Baron indie labels. of veteran producers and re- Ellingtonla Reborn In Remastered Stereo Ellington also sat down at the mastering engineers, led by coordi- Among the treasures on the 24- matrix numbers and letters gave In Blue," a fervid jam that drove the piano throughout the '50s and early nating producer Orrin Keepnews. CD "Duke Ellington Centennial Lasker a hint that when Ellington crowd into a frenzy. '60s for a few dates on still -available The set contains 462 tracks, rep- Edition" from BMG is a sonic near- arrived at the studio 67 years ago, But there was a little problem Verve albums -usually on his own resenting virtually all of the Duke's miracle: a stereo version of a "Mood there were apparently two teams of with Columbia's mono recording: band members' sessions. Verve also work for RCA and its subsidiary Indigo/Hot And Bothered /Creole engineers with two sets of' equip- Gonsalves had walked up to the offers a luxurious boxed set of the labels, and it includes a handsome, Love Call" medley. ment and mikes set up. wrong mike, so his long solo has Ellington band with Ella Fitzgerald 121 -page book. Underwhelmed? Well, check this Lasker says no files now exist to always been off-mike. at the 1966 Cote D'Azur jazz festival. The 24 CDs in the Ellington pack- out: The session took place as the explain why. "I can only surmise The recent discovery at the There is also the 1963 matchup age are arranged as follows: Ellington Orchestra sat down to they were testing out different Library of Congress of a separate- with modern sax giant John Coltrane "The Early Recordings, 1927- play this medley on April 6, 1932. pieces of recording equipment to ly recorded mono tape, taped that on the rejuvenated Impulse! label, as 1934" (seven CDs), the pivotal music Two decades before stereo tape compare them." Why one of the night by the Voice of America well as a one -off recording in 1962 on played at the legendary Cotton Club. recorders. mixes was used for the U.S. release (VOA) for a later overseas broad- United Artists that pairs the Duke "The Early Forties Recordings, What gives? Steve Lasker, the vet- and the other for the European cast, changed all that. with Mingus and Max Roach, now on 1940 -1942" (six CDs), the full output eran remastering engineer and self- release is still a mystery. As it turned out, Gonsalves had Capitol. Rhino -Atlantic Jazz also of the band that featured Ben Web- confessed Ellington freak, explains. For modern ears accustomed to been playing into the VOA's mike. offers several albums, including ster and Jimmy Blanton and all of the Years ago, he says, he bought a the flat sound of 78-era discs, the So when Sam Brylawski and Larry Ellington's "New Orleans Suite" small -group recordings, including French pressing of the Ellington sonic depth of the serendipitous Appelbaum from the Library from 1971. alternate takes. record and noticed it had different stereo is a jaw -dropper-like being offered the tape to the label for its Unissued studio dates from the "The Complete Mid -Forties disc matrix numbers from the well - exposed to a widescreen, color upcoming release of the concert, '50s and '60s are available on the Saja Recordings" (three CDs). known U.S. version. When he would print of, say, "Casablanca." reissue producer Phil Schaap knew label, and some of Ellington's pre - "The All Star Sessions From play the two records, it was obvious Sony Music also has a sonic sur- he had something special. Schaap RCA work from the mid -'20s can be The Mid Forties And The 1952 Seat- that the performance was the same, prise for listeners with its "Elling- was able to sync up the two tapes found on Classics, two labels that tle Concert" (one CD). but, he adds, "the sound perspective ton At Newport 1956 -Complete," (recorded at slightly different have licensed tracks to Customdisc. "The Three Sacred Concerts was slightly different -the drums Duke's most well -known (and best- speeds on the two original re- corn, which is offering fans a chance (1965/1968/1973)" (three CDs). were more pronounced on one than selling) album, one of several pre- corders) on the digital hardware of to sample and "build" their own cus- "The Last Recordings, 1966- on the other, for example." sented for the first time in stereo. the mastering control room. tomized 12 -track Ellington albums 1973" (four CDs), which include Curiosity finally got to him as he It has been in print since its initial The resultant stereo "Diminuen- via the Internet. Duke's "Far East Suite," "The Stray - began working on the huge centen- release 43 years ago, and its success do," now even more powerfully Bringing up the reissue rear guard horn Suite," and the Tanglewood nial set, and he linked up the two can be ascribed to a now -famous 27- exciting, is one more unexpected is Avenue Jazz, which in October will recordings. recordings in the studio. Voilà! chorus blues solo by Ellington tenor- gift from the heavens for Ellington release a 1956 album Duke cut for Keepnews says that because of "There it was- stereo imaging!" man Paul Gonsalves on a composition fans old and new. Bethlehem Records, "Ellington Pre- strides in digital remastering, he and Deciphering the codes of the titled "Diminuendo And Crescendo BILL HOLLAND sents," and another Duke album for his team remastered most of the that label in the new year. BILLBOARD MAY 1, 1999 73 www.americanradiohistory.com LABELS, ARTISTS CLASH OVER MP3 (Continued from page 1) and Morissette also declined to pads with a slice of cheese, they tol- recently promised to place mate Band List CEO Marc Geiger. Moreover, when the major labels comment. would do it; they give less a fuck another round of MP3 rarities on its "In some cases, the artists are look- declined to give content to Industry insiders say that about the music," says Public official site, but a Grand Royal ing outside the system for addition- Microsoft to support the April MP3.com, which plans to file for a Enemy front man Chuck D. "This spokesman says that these tracks al marketing and promotion." launch of its Windows Media Tech- public stock offering this summer, gets music across to the people, and may not be available for undeter- However, Geiger says, these nologies 4.0, the technology giant stands to gain more credibility in the business is irrelevant. I'm happy mined reasons. The Beastie Boys artist-relation challenges are only a went directly to artists and their the music and financial industries to be a contributor to the bomb. The declined comment. short-term phenomenon. management companies. from the high-profile tour. three Rs [radio, retail, and record "The bigger issue is that technol- For example, Microsoft -delivered MP3.com's sponsorship of the companies] aren't fucking with me LABEL EXECS MIXED ON MP3 ogy is bringing about changes that music content was made available Morissette tour comes as the five anymore." Many new -media and promotion allow artists to deal directly with from Metallica and Reba McEntire major music companies continue to In some cases, artists aim to executives are frustrated about consumers," he says. through their official artist Web publicly shun the unprotected MP3 strengthen their online following by music company policies that prevent Geiger says that many artists are sites rather than the label -con- format. Yet Morissette is interested bypassing label concerns in favor of them from working with controver- eager to stay in better touch with trolled Web sites. The Rolling in working with the technology to giving fans what they want -unre- sial technologies, such as MP3 and their audiences through E -mail and Stones, Nine Inch Nails, and the reach her fans, according to a leased and rare tracks that aren't Microsoft's Windows Media Tech- the Internet. In addition, he says Smashing Pumpkins are among the source. available at traditional retail. nologies 4.0. that this direct communication will acts that declined to participate in The site may include digitally The Beastie Boys have been play- "A number of label executives ultimately result in higher record the high-profile event, according to downloaded music from the tour in ing a game of "cat and mouse" with would love to be able to use these sales-whether through traditional sources. the MP3 format. While the music Capitol Records by placing MP3 opportunities to break artists, but retail outlets or digitally distributed "The technology companies - companies can't stop MP3.com from files of rare songs on their official the majors would prefer to stop via the Internet. MP3.com, Launch, and ARTISTdi- sponsoring the tour, they're rein- site before being asked by the label dealing with unauthorized stream- For example, Morissette and her rect-have the community, and they forcing control over the digital dis- to take them down. ing and download solutions until management, Atlas /Third Rail, aim have the money to move things for- tribution rights of their artists. The act -whose label, Grand they decide what to do in this to collect E -mail addresses as part ward. It's frustrating, because we Executives from Maverick and Royal Records, is licensed to Capi- space," says ARTISTdirect /Ulti- of their MP3.com promotion. just want to break our bands," says joint-venture partner Warner Bros. a new -media label exec about the Records Inc. held an emergency growing tensions between record meeting April 16 to discuss Moris- McKEEHAN, GAITHER FORM NEW LABEL companies and Internet companies. sette's pairing with MP3.com. (Continued from page 1) "The label executives are under CHANGES AHEAD an enormous amount of pressure," people, the new youth -oriented wor- cal worlds. "I think it's cool," he says. immediately. He's a man of vision." While the major music compa- says a source close to Morissette. ship label will be a joint venture "It's great, and I think it makes a Chappell says 40 will be looking for nies are generally sticking togeth- "The A &R people that work direct- between Gaither and Gotee Records, statement that I have felt strongly a particular type of artist. "We are er to avoid working with many ly with artists would love to be the label McKeehan owns with Todd about from the beginning. I have going to try to identify musical technologies, there are signs that doing this, but there are corporate Collins and Joey Elwood. friends all over the spectrum on age artists that have a heart for the the industry may soon loosen some policies that prevent them ... How Sam Chappell has been named ... I've always been against age seg- church and a heart for worship," he of its restrictions, especially in bad can it be to experiment with president of 40 Records. He current- regation. I feel there's a lot both sides says. "That's our first goal." terms of developing acts, accord- this stuff? Why not try to deal with ly manages Gotee artists Out Of can contribute." The label will also create worship ing to another major -label new - this consumer phenomenon, which Eden and the Katinas and previous- "It's a perfect example that things events. Gaither is well-known for cre- media executive. is now at critical mass ?" ly served as legal counsel for both sometimes don't come in the pack- ating successful events such as "Who is going to hear about [a A spokeswoman for Maverick Gaither and dc Talk. Attorney and ages we expect," says Gotee presi- Praise Gathering, Family Fest, and developing artist] when he isn't get- says that the label adheres to Warn- former Myrrh Records A &R exec dent Elwood of the Gaither /Gotee his series of Homecoming concerts. ting played on the radio or MTV?" er Music Group's "30- second rule," Mark Maxwell will be 40's GM. alliance. "On a creative level, we're Elwood says the label will draw from asks the executive. "The Internet is which prohibits its artists from The first act signed is Three going to lean heavily on Bill, espe- Gaither's expertise in the event field. the only place they will get expo- placing any song samples online Strand, a trio from New Song Chris- cially for events and with artists. He "He brings an element to this sure -and we are limited in what that exceed 30 seconds. is a man who is constantly willing to we can do." The development follows an awk- check out the boundaries ... and he's One label president has plans to ward exchange between Warner been one of those pioneers at push- offer a full -length release by a and musician Petty, who in March ing those boundaries. That's what developing act in the MP3 format in placed a free MP3 version of his sin- we're buying into with Bill." the coming weeks. gle "Free Girl Now" on MP3.com. McKeehan says he first met "The band is thrilled with the Warner Bros. asked the site to Gaither when he and fellow do Talk idea," says the executive, who de- take down the track, but Petty later members Kevin Max and Michael clined to mention the act. "This teamed with MP3.com again for a Tait were students at Liberty Uni- record never had a chance to be promotion that invited fans to sub- versity; Gaither auditioned Tait for heard when it was originally re- mit cover songs of Petty tracks in a slot in his famed Gaither Vocal leased, because it was shut out by the MP3 format. Band. radio. Making it free won't lose us In response to the development, "We were just doing small gigs any money, because there is no Warner Bros. Records Inc. issued around campus," says McKeehan. money to make on the record. But this statement: "While we are "Gaither heard about Michael Tait it will enable us to build interest in happy that MP3.com has found a and offered him a tryout for the the next release." way to work cooperatively with Tom Gaither Vocal Band. I remember Some labels, such as Capitol and Petty & the Heartbreakers to pro- GAITHER Kevin and I sitting in the mall say- ELWOOD Virgin Records, now routinely post mote the legitimate sale of their ing, `If Mike goes with Gaither, are full- length streaming songs on their music, Warner Bros. Records Inc. tian Fellowship in Nashville featur- we still gonna do dc Talk ?' We with the church and with events official label sites as a way to both does not endorse the dissemination ing Kara and Scott Williamson and decided that we would. Then a cou- that we just don't have," says promote music and offer a legiti- of its copyrights through any unse- Aimee Joy Weimer. 40 will release ple weeks later we found out Mark Elwood. "Churches don't tend to mate alternative to the proliferation cured digitally distributed format." Three Strand's debut single in late Lowry got the gig. So Tait stuck take our phone calls as much as of pirated MP3 files available on the June, with an album to follow in with us." they do Bill Gaither's. I think Internet. BYPASSING THE LABELS August. McKeehan and Gaither have re- instantaneously we can create "We know that we can't stop pira- In the extreme, some established 40 will be distributed to the Chris- corded a song together that fea- events that both the parents and cy online, but at least this way we artists are bypassing the major tian market through EMI Christian tures Gaither reading Psalm 40 the kids will want to go to." have some control over how our labels entirely to offer their music Music Group's Chordant Distribu- over a groove with McKeehan rap- Chappell agrees. "I think the part- artists' music is played," says one direct to fans via the Internet. tion, and select releases will go to the ping. Elwood credits Maxwell with nership between Gotee and Gaither new -media executive at a label. "I'd Early proponents of direct artist -to- mainstream through EMI Music Dis- the idea for the record. The cut will is very significant in that Gotee rather have the music fans get it consumer Web commerce -such as tribution. The label will be housed at be used in radio ad spots to intro- Brothers [has] significant credibility from our site than elsewhere." Todd Rundgren and Thomas Gotee's offices outside Nashville. duce the new label, which is dis- with the youth, and Bill Gaither has In some cases, acts and even Dolby -have recently been joined "He's always been a mentor of cussing the possibility of releasing such significant credibility with the labels are using the controversy sur- by more contemporary acts as dig- mine," McKeehan says of Gaither. it as a single. church itself," he says. rounding MP3 to their advantage. itally downloaded music continues "There's always been a desire in each The genesis for 40 was a conver- Gaither has had tremendous suc- "We can get publicity just by to flow into mainstream culture. of our hearts to get together and do sation between Elwood and a youth cess in the video arena with his placing a song up for a day in MP3 After a decade -long association something to bridge generations, pastor in which the pastor praised "Homecoming" series of Southern before it gets taken down," says a with Def Jam /Columbia, rap act especially as far as making music for Gotee's efforts at reaching young gospel videos. When asked if there band member in one major -label Public Enemy turned to the Al the church. This, to me, seems like people but urged him to create will be videos forthcoming from 40, act. Teller- headed online music compa- the perfect fit." music they could sing in church. Gaither responds, "It wouldn't be a ny Atomic Pop for its latest release, Gaither admits that his partner- McKeehan says when they bad idea." Assistance in preparing this story "There's A Poison Goin On" (Bill- ship with McKeehan has caught approached Gaither with the idea "We'd be crazy not to," says Mc- was provided by Michael Paoletta in board, April 24). some people by surprise because of creating worship music for the Keehan, "and we look forward to New York and Eileen Fitzpatrick in "If the majors could sell Brillo they come from very different musi- younger generation, he "got it learning from him." Los Angeles. 74 BILLBOARD MAY 1, 1999 www.americanradiohistory.com Judge Drops Key flements Uf PPK's HendriK S BY IRV LICHTMAN recorded under PPX's 1965 deal with assigned its rights to Warner Bros. newsline... NEW YORK -A New York Supreme the artist. Gammerman dismissed In 1968, after PPX had filed suits Court judge has removed key ele- PPX's causes of action against the in New York and London, an agree- CLOSE TO a dozen staffers were laid off at Island Black Music on April21. ments from a suit by PPX Enter- Hendrix estate and MCA in their ment was reached that provided that It is believed this paves the way for Island Black Music to be folded into prises against MCA Records and entirety. in exchange for the release from its Def Jam, which will be the home for many of the acts on the Island /Def Experience Hendrix, the entity rep- In addition, Gammerman ruled contract for the services of Hendrix, Jam roster. The layoffs come a month after Hiriam Hicks resigned his resenting the estate of Jimi Hendrix. that a request for discovery made by PPX would receive royalties from post as president of Island Black Music (Billboard, April 3). Sources, The action by PPX Enterprises, PPX was "made after the deadline Warner for all recordings issued by meanwhile, have confirmed that the Island Mercury Music Group - filed in 1995, is one of several that the for completion of all discovery had Warner prior to July 10, 1972. already being referred to by many staffers as Island Def Jam -will soon company has filed through the years passed" and that such demands Gammerman's decision addressed be officially renamed the Island Def Jam Music Group, encompassing against other parties seeking royal- "were served by improper means by that arrangement, ruling that it did Island, Mercury, Def Jam, and Def Soul. The imminent renaming is ty payments on product featuring the counsel." not factor into the MCA situation believed to be keyed to pending completion of Def Jam's sale to Univer- seminal rock performer (Billboard - MCA received rights to release because, "as previously determined, sal. A Universal Music Group spokesman had no comment. Bulletin, April 22). These actions Hendrix recordings in 1993; the mate- Warner does not own but rather MELINDA NEWMAN and CARLA HAY center on a three -year deal PPX says rial had previously been released holds a license to the master record- it made in 1965 with Hendrix in through Warner Bros. since 1968. ings. This license has expired [in BORDERS CEO Philip Pfeffer resigned April 21 amid a management shake- which he produced recordings for Warner Bros. entered into the 1992]. It has not been assigned to the up. Chairman Robert DiRomualdo, a former Borders CEO, was named assignment by PPX for release by PPX /Hendrix picture in 1967, when MCA defendants, as [the] plaintiff president/CEO on an interim basis, the company said in a statement. others. Hendrix died in 1970. it agreed to release product by Hen- has previously speculated." In a summary judgment April 8, drix, by then a rock'n'roll icon. Hen- At press time, PPX owner Ed ONLINE PROMOTION is going to be an increasingly vital marketing tool for Judge Ira Gammerman stated that drix made a deal, while his relation- Chalpin indicated from Switzerland I abels, according to Jordan Rost, Warner Music Group's senior VP of new PPX had failed to show that MCA ship with PPX was still in effect, that Gammerman's decision would t echnology, speaking April 21 at Warner Music International's (WMI) had released material that Hendrix with Yamata Company Ltd., which he appealed. worldwide managing directors' conference in Hong Kong (see story, page 44). With 2,500 albums a year released by the major record companies, there is not enough in LATIN CONFERENCE promotional budgets to publicize all, he said, not- o ing that MTV can play only 10% of all music (Continued from page 6) WARNER MUSIC videos made. Rost also outlined the advantages law- abiding vendors. INTERNATIONAL for labels of E- commerce, noting that most U.S. Among the most anticipated music retail outlets carry 5,000 -8,000 titles, while IIOT100 panels of the three -day confer- E- commerce is expected to have 200,000 titles in place. This would also ence, which is the longest-running eliminate the 20% rate of music store customers who fail to buy, saying SINGLES of its kind, was "Who's No. 1 ?," a either that the title is out of stock or could not be found. Among the guests SPOTLIGHT chart panel moderated by Bill- at the Hong Kong conclave, which ran April 19 -22, was ex- PolyGram board's director of charts, Geoff Music Group president Roger Ames, who is expected to shortly join WMI by Silvio Pietroluongo Mayfield. as president (Billboard, March 20). OWEN HUGHES One record executive in the audi- ence challenged a revision made ear- THE APRIL 20 shootings at Columbine High School in Littleton, Colo., are A SLIGHT ADJUSTMENT: When the Billboard Hot 100 was over- lier this year by Broadcast Data Sys- having ripples for the music business. Jacor Communications has post- hauled five months ago (Billboard, Dec. 5, 1998) to include airplay -only tems (BDS) in which a chart -topping poned an April 30 concert in the Denver area featuring Marilyn Manson. songs, our intention was for the new formula to yield an overall ratio of position initially recorded by BDS Denver Mayor Wellington Webb claimed he appealed to Jacor-the par- 75% radio points and 25% retail points. A couple of factors that have for his artist Olga Tañón was later ent of local rock radio station KBPI, which was mounting the show at Red arisen since that time have caused the ratio to shift in the past several overturned in favor of a single by Rocks Amphitheatre -to cancel the show in respect for the victims of the weeks to 70% radio and 30% sales. This is a result of unit increases among Sony Discos artist Shakira. massacre. A spokesman for Webb says the mayor believes Manson is the top -selling singles combined with more titles being made available to "This is very difficult for us as a "involved in this death -and-destruction culture." Jacor VP/GM Don Howe retail (Billboard, April 10). The shift also reflects a downsizing of our company to have the thrill of victory says he had no discussions with the mayor's office about the show "We had radio panel during the chart year from 756 stations on Dec. 5 to 744 sta- at 9 o'clock and the agony of defeat made the decision before he had any opportunity to grandstand," says tions this issue. at 12 o'clock," said Fernando Bel - Howe, adding that Manson's management was "fully supportive" of the In order to once again arrive at the desired 75/25 ratio, we will be chang- trán, national promotion director at decision. In response to reports linking Manson's music to the tragedy, ing the divisor for the SoundScan sales charts from nine to 12, effective this WEA Latina. Manson issued a statement April 21 that said, "It's tragic and disgusting issue. All other elements of our formula, Broadcast Data Systems and Linda Johnson, an account rep- anytime young people's lives are taken in an act of senseless violence. My small- market radio play, will remain the same. resentative from BDS, which mon- condolences go out to the students and their families." In response to the The immediate result of this change will be a higher ranking for almost itors radio airplay, said Shakira media attention -which also included reports that lyrics from the now- all airplay -only songs and a slight descent for roughly half of the retail - overtook Tañón because a number defunct band KMFDM were quoted on a Web site operated by one of the available singles. The average number of titles driven more by sales than of suspect spins that initially had suspects in the shootings- Hilary Rosen, president/CEO of the Record- by radio audience remains in the 15-20 range. This issue, there are 18 such not been credited to Shakira were ing Industry Assn. of America, said in a statement released April 21, "In titles. For those afraid that we are devaluing the impact of sales on the reinstated. the coming days, we may find out more about the cause of this tragedy, Hot 100, remember that despite the chart's overall ratio, one unit sold is Johnson said a number of labels but we do know that music does not drive teenagers to violent despair, the equivalent of more than 830 listeners, which means sales are still a regularly attempt to "trick the sys- nor does it put guns and weapons in the hands of children. It's too easy vital ingredient on this chart. tem" by paying for partial spins, to make music a scapegoat." CHRIS MORRIS We will continue to monitor the ratio of sales to airplay on a weekly typically two -minute spots, the day basis, as well as changes in the overall market. Further adjustments will before the charts are posted on FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC) Chairman Bill Kennard be made when appropriate. Tuesdays. Only songs aired for a has rebuffed calls to relax ownership rules to allow companies to own minimum of three minutes are more radio stations. "Our ownership rules reflect core values of compe- LIVIN' LARGE: Ricky Martin earns the Greatest Gainer/Airplay award counted as legitimate spins, she tition and diversity that are still in our regulatory scheme," he said April for a second consecutive week with "Livin' La Vida Loca" (C2). The track's explained. 20 at the National Assn. of Broadcasters (NAB) spring convention in Las audience increase of more than 15 million listeners, coupled with street - The retail panel, titled "Maxing Vegas. At the same time, Kennard told broadcasters he date violation sales of 7,100 units, vaults "Loca" into the top 10, 32-8. With Latino Music Penetration," touched favors modernizing his agency's structure. Kennard 401carros a full week of sales counting toward next issue's chart, "Loca" is shaping off a lively exchange between music also defended his low -power FM (LPFM) plan, say- up to be the first serious challenger to TLC's reign atop the Hot 100. But buyers at mainstream retailers and ing community groups have a right to the airwaves. that group's "No Scrubs" (LaFace/Arista) continues to extend its record Latino record executives. Retailers But NAB president Eddie Fritts said the FCC is á C audience numbers, which makes topping it a daunting task. got an earful about how to court Lati- "rushing headlong" into LPFM, which he claims will ' no consumers, while Latino execu- create interference with existing stations. Sen. John ''' G S a BACKSTREET'S BACK: The Backstreet Boys make the largest jump tives received pointers on how to McCain, R- Ariz., chairman of the p o w e r fu l Commerce on the Hot 100 this issue, moving 38 places to No. 34 with "I Want It That make inroads into the crossover mar- Committee and a Republican presidential candidate, also Way" (Jive), from their forthcoming album, "Millennium." A 14.5 million ket via Anglo chains. attacked LPFM, saying would -be broadcasters could create a Web page gain in audience impressions is the catalyst for the move and would nor- The quartet of panelists-repre- or lease cable -TV time. Reps. Michael Oxley, R -Ohio, and Cliff Stearns, mally be enough for a Greatest Gainer /Airplay award. However, rival senting Wherehouse, Borders, Best R -Fla., have also fired off a letter to Kennard, telling him to "carefully heartthrob Ricky Martin bests them by a slight margin to snag the honor. Buy, and Trans World- suggested consider the implications" of LPFM before making any decisions. adopting a retailer- friendly return CHUCK TAYLOR Top 10 TIM: Tim McGraw moves 17 -10 this issue and earns Greatest policy, bar -coding merchandise, and Gainer/Sales honors with "Please Remember Me" (Curb). "Remember" notifying retailers of new releases six LUCENT TECHNOLOGIES is teaming with Texas Instruments and e.Digital thus becomes the first country radio single to reach the top 10 since we to eight weeks in advance. for a non-MP3 portable music device, due in stores in December. No pric- revamped the Hot 100. Unlike Shania Twain's pop -fueled top 10 hit "From The conference was capped by ing has been announced for the player, which will be compatible with the This Moment On," all the airplay points for "Remember" come from coun- Billboard's Latin Music Awards, slat- forthcoming portable -music standard in development by the Secure Dig- try stations. ed to be televised May 16 on U.S. ital Music Initiative. BRETTATWOOD Spanish TV network Telemundo. BILLBOARD MAY 1. 1999 77 www.americanradiohistory.com THE THE TOP- SELLING ALBUMS COMPILED FROM A NATIONAL SAMPLE OF RETAIL STORE, MASS MERCHANT, AND INTERNET SALES REPORTS COLLECTED, COMPILED, AND PROVIDED BY SoundScan® board ® 200 MAY 1, 1999 ""I ó ó N áF óF Y &c F Y Y H ARTIST ITLE -. -- f á á g w < 3 á Ó ~ --- a < -- IMPRINT & NUMBER/DISTRIBUTING LABEL (SUGGESTED LIST PRICE OR EQUIVALENT FOR CASSETTE/CD)ITLE IMPRINT & NUMBER /DISTRIBUTING LABEL (SUGGESTED LIST PRICE OR EQUIVALENT FOR CASSETTE/CD) 48 40 23 R. 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I MIKE NESS TIME BOMB 43524/ARBERT (10.98/16.98) CHEATING AT SOLITAIRE 80 25 24 11 14 SUGAR RAY LAVNATLANTIC83151 * /AG (10.9816.98) 14:59 17 (80) 81 82 81 13 JESSE POWELL SILAS 11789/MCA (10.98/16.98) 'BOUT IT 63 26 23 19 5 GINUWINE 550 MUSIC 69598*/EPIC (11.98 EQ/16.98) 100% GINUWINE 5 82 80 76 29 KIRK FRANKLIN GOSPO CENTRIC 90178/INTERSCOPE (10.98/17.98) THE NU NATION PROJECT 7 21 30 43 23 112 BAD BOY 73021*/ARISTA (10.98/16.98) ROOM 112 20 83 71 67 13 SILKK THE SHOCKER NO LIMIT 50003* /PRIORITY (10.98/17.981 MADE MAN 1 2$ 46 58 15 GODSMACK REPUBLIC 53190/UNIVERSAL (8.98/12.98) El GODSMACK 28 VARIOUS ARTISTS BUSTA RHYMES 84 65 54 4 WU -TANG RECORDS PRESENTS: WU- CHRONICLES 25 29 25 29 18 ELE.: EXTINCTION LEVEL EVENT: THE FINAL WORLD FRONT 12 WU -TANG 51143 /PRIORITY (10.98/16.98) FLIPMODE/ELEKTRA 62211 */EEG (11.98/17.98) 85 66 57 6 C- MURDER NO LIMIT 50035 */PRIORITY (11.98/17.98) BOSSALINIE 2 30 33 31 92 SARAH MCLACHLAN A' ARISTA 18970(10.98/17.98) SURFACING 2 VARIOUS ARTISTS 86 89 60 4 ELTON JOHN AND TIM RICE'S AIDA 41 31 28 28 21 2PAC A' AMARU /DEATH ROW 90301*/INTERSCOPE (19.98/24.98) GREATEST HITS 3 ROCKET 524628/ISLAND (11.98/18.98) 32 26 30 48 DMX A' RUFF RYDERS/DEF JAM 558227./MERCURY (11.98/17.98) IT'S DARK AND HELL IS HOT 1 81 86 80 8 BLONDIE BEYOND 78003 (10.98/16.98) NO EXIT 18 33 37 35 81 CREED A' WIND -UP 13049 (10.98/16.98)3M MY OWN PRISON 22 ( 88 ) 103 100 52 FAITH HILL A' WARNER BROS. 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(10.98/16.98)I CANDYASS 32 HEATSEEKER IMPACT 40 42 46 31 RICKY MARTIN SONY DISCOS 82653 (9.98 EQ/14.98) VUELVE 40 ICD 105 123 8 LIT RCA 67775 (9.98/13.98) ® A PLACE IN THE SUN 94 DAVE MATTHEWS BAND A2 41 29 26 4 BLACKSTREET LIL MAN 90274 * /INTERSCOPE (11.98/17.98) FINALLY 9 95 95 90 51 BEFORE THESE CROWDED STREETS 1 RCA 67660* (10.98/16.98) 42 39 27 35 FIVE ARISTA 19003 (10.98/16.98) ® FIVE 27 VARIOUS ARTISTS 96 99 95 5 THE ALL TIME GREATEST MOVIE SONGS 82 COLUMBIA/EPIC 69879/EPIC (11.98 E(Ú18.98) 43 34 21 73 WILL SMITH A' COLUMBIA 68683* (10.98 EQ/17.98) BIG WILLIE STYLE 8 SIXPENCE NONE THE RICHER 97 100 105 9 SIXPENCE NONE THE RICHER 97 SQUINT 7032* (10.98/15.98) 44 40 44 34 ROB ZOMBIE A' GEFFEN 25212` /INTERSCOPE (10.98/16.98) HELLBI LLY DELUXE 5 ® 98 NEW 1 YANNI PRIVATE MUSIC 82167/WINDHAM HILL (7.98/11.98) LOVE SONGS 98 RCA I 17 I 45 36 36 18 TYRESE 66901* (10.98/16.98) TYRESE 99 NEW 1 SAMMY KERSHAW MERCURY (NASHVILLE)5J8889(10.98/16.98) MAYBE NOT TONIGHT 99 46 45 45 4 SILK ELEKTRA62234 /EEG(10.9816.98) TONIGHT 21 100 98 92 59 MADONNA A" MAVERICK 46847/WARNER BROS. (10.98/17.98) RAY OF LIGHT 2 ( 41) 60 61 22 WHITNEY HOUSTON A' ARISTA 19037* (11.98/17.98) MY LOVE IS YOUR LOVE 13 87 69 5 JOEY MCINTYRE C2 69856 /COLUMBIA (11.98 EQ/17.98) STAY THE SAME 49 48 49 75 55 SOUNDTRACK A° WARNER SUNSET/REPRISE 46867/WARNER BROS. (10.98/17.98) CITY OF ANGELS 1 101 102 92 89 5 SILVERCHAIR EPIC 69816 (11.98 EQ/16.981 NEON BALLROOM 50 49 50 37 45 BRANDY A° ATLANTIC 83039 * /AG (10.98/17.98) NEVER S -A -Y NEVER 2 90 98 18 VARIOUS ARTISTS ROC- A- FELWDEFJAM 558891 * /MERCURY(10.98/16.98) DJ CLUE? THE PROFESSIONAL 26 50 44 32 30 GOO GOO DOLLS A' WARNER BROS. 47058 (10.98/16.98) DIZZY UP THE GIRL 15 103 104 94 104 19 REDMAN DEF JAM 558945 * /MERCURY (10.9816.98) DOC'S DA NAME 2000 11 51 47 42 5 CHARLOTTE CHURCH SONY CLASSICAL 60957 (10.98E(Ú16.98) VOICE OF AN ANGEL 28 Ti H E COR KS I 111 107 6 TALK ON CORNERS: SPECIAL EDITION 72 52 61 38 7 GEORGE STRAIT MCA NASHVILLE 70050 (10.98/16.98) ALWAYS NEVER THE SAME 6 43 /LAVA 83164/ÁG (10.98/16.98) Mg 53 53 70 6 VAN MORRISON POINTBLANK 47148NIRGIN (12.98/17.98) BACK ON TOP 28 106 107 109 74 CELINE DION A9 550 MUSIC 68861 /EPIC (10.98 EQ/17.98) LET'S TALK ABOUT LOVE 1 54 59 56 10 COLLECTIVE SOUL ATLANTIC 83162/AG (10.98/16.98) DOSAGE 21 101 85 94 5 VARIOUS ARTISTS ATLANTIC 83158/AG (10.98//17.981 THE ABSOLUTE HITS 75 O Albums wi h the greatest sales gains this week. Recording Industry Assn. Of America (RIAA) certification for net shipmen of 500,000 album units (Gold). RIAA certification for net shipment of 1 million units (Platinum). RIAA certification for net shipment of 10 million units (Diamond). Numeral following Platinum or Diamond symbol indicates album's multi -platinum level. For boxed sets and double albums with a running time o 100 minutes or more, the RIAA multiplies shipments by the number of discs and /or tapes *Aste isk indicates LP is available. Most tape prices, and CD prices for BMG and WEA labels, are suggested lists. Tape prices marked EQ and all other CD prices, are equivalent prices, which are projected from wholesale prices. Greatest Gainer shows chart's largest unit increase. Pacesetter indicates biggest percentage growth. Heatseeker Impact shows albums removed from Heatseekers this week. ® indicates past or present Heatseeker title. © 1999, Billboard /BPI Communications, and SoundScan, Inc. 78 BILLBOARD MAY 1, 1999 www.americanradiohistory.com Billboard 20Q confined MAY 1, 1999 z z z z o1- oE o Y wY Y o fN w 43 N N W N Y "' ARTIST TITLE N w Ñw Y 4 ARTIST TITLE Ñ N Q 3Ú , 3 MPRINT & NUMBER/DISTRIBUTING LABEL (SUGGESTED LIST PRICE OR EQUIVALENT FOR CASSETTE/CD) á 3 53 Na IMPRINT & NUMBER/DISTRIBUTING LABEL (SUGGESTED LIST PRICE OR EQUIVALENT FOR CASSETTE/CD) á NEW RADICALS 154 153 157 75 MARTINA MCBRIDE RCA (NASHVILLE) 67516/RLG (10.98/16.98) EVOLUTION 24 108 109 101 23 MAYBE YOU'VE BEEN BRAINWASHED TOO. 41 IACA 11858 (10.98/16.98)MM 155 127 131 31 SOUNDTRACK DEF JAM 558663* /MERCURY (11.98/17.98) RUSH HOUR 5 109 83 73 4 US HER LAFACE 26059/ARISTA (11.98/17.98) LIVE 73 156 134 117 8 THE CHIEFTAINS RCA VICTOR 68968 (10.98/16.981 TEARS OF STONE 56 VARIOUS ARTISTS 110 102 121 4 BET BEST OF PLANET GROOVE 102 FULLY - VARIOUS LOADED 47109NIRGIN ARTISTS (12.98/16.98) 151 147 114 26 WOW -1999: THE YEAR'S 30 TOP CHRISTIAN ARTISTS AND SONGS 51 SPARROW 51686(15.98/19.981 111 78 66 6 MASE PRESENTS HARLEM WORLD ALL OUT/SO SO DEF 69503' /COLUMBIA 1((.98 E0/17.98) THE MOVEMENT 11 (175-8) 162 153 38 MARK WILLS MERCURY (NASHVILLE) 536317 (10.98/16.98) Mg! WISH YOU WERE HERE 74 112 88 88 12 FOXY BROWN VIOLATOR/DEF JAM 558933*/MERCURY (10.98/16.98) 1 CHYNA DOLL 159 161 145 31 SHAWN MULLINS SMG 69637 /COLUMBIA (10.98 EQ/16.98) ISE SOUL'S CORE 54 113 106 84 43 SOUNDTRACK A' COLUMBIA 69440 (11.98 E0117.98) ARMAGEDDON - THE ALBUM 1 160 166 144 12 JIM BRICKMAN WINDHAM HILL 11396 (10.98/16.98) DESTINY 42 VARIOUS ARTISTS 114 97 99 THE N.W.A. LEGACY VOLUME 1 1988-1998 77 PRIORITY 51111 (12.98/19.98) 187 - 2 SOUNDTRACK JAVA 98505 /CAPITOL (10.98/17.98) NEVER BEEN KISSED 161 142 171 16 SOUNDTRACK WARNER SUNSET /REPRISE 47140/WARNER BROS. (10.98/17.98) PRACTICAL MAGIC 36 162 172 154 8 BONEY JAMES WARNER BROS. 47283 (10.98/16.98) BODY LANGUAGE 91 VARIOUS ARTISTS (116) NEW 1 LORRIE MORGAN BNA 67763/RLG (10.98/16.98) MY HEART 116 163 157 159 8 WOW GOSPEL 1999- THE YEAR'S 30 TOP GOSPEL ARTISTS AND SONGS 94 EMI CHRISTIAN/WORD 43125NERITY (17.98/19.98) 104 86 3 HOLLYWOOD 111 SOUNDTRACK 62170 (10.98/17.98) THE PJ'S 86 164 148 164 31 MARILYN MANSON NOTHING 90273 * / INTERSCOPE (11.98/17.981 MECHANICAL ANIMALS 1 125 146 29 DEBORAH COX ARISTA 19022 (10.98/16.98) I1 ONE WISH 72 JAMES INGRAM NEW 1 FOREVER MORE (LOVE SONGS, HITS & DUETS) 165 PRIVATE MUSIC 82174/WINDHAM HILL (10.98/16.98) 119 108 97 80 EVERCLEAR Az CAPITOL 36503* (10.98/16.98) SO MUCH FOR THE AFTERGLOW 33 166 155 196 8 LOS TRI.O ARIOLA 58436/BMG LATIN (8.98/12.98)11M NUESTRO AMOR 155 120 101 87 41 BARENAKED LADIESA3 REPRISE 46963NVARNER BROS. (10.98/16.98) STUNT 3 161 150 162 51 MYA UNIVERSITY 90166*/INTERSCOPE (10.98/16.981 MYA 29 163 2 ISLAND T.D. JAKES 524630 (10.98/16.98) an SACRED LOVE SONGS 121 168 169 133 30 DC TALK FOREFRONT 46526NIRGIN (10.98/16.98) SUPERNATURAL 4 122 119 116 28 CAKE CAPRICORN 538092 /MERCURY (10.98/16.98) PROLONGING THE MAGIC 33 169 175 189 21 ELVIS CRESPO SONY DISCOS 82634 (8.98 EQ/14.98) SUAVEMENTE 147 123 91 102 3 BOOTLEG RELATIVITY 1726 (10.98/17.98) DEATH BEFORE DISHONESTY 6 HEAVENLY 0&1 91 170 168 155 BETH ORTON /DECONSTRUCTION 19038*/ARISTA (10.98/16.981 E) 1 CENTRAL RESERVATION 110 124 117 111 32 HOLE DGC 25164 /INTERSCOPE (10.98/16.98) CELEBRITY SKIN 9 171 145 124 45 EVE 6 RCA 67617 (10.98/16.98) IW EVE 6 33 140 129 24 POLYDOR OM) BEE GEES 559220/UNIVERSAL (10.98/17.98) ONE NIGHT ONLY 72 (f7-2) 182 180 45 VARIOUS ARTISTS RAZOR & TIE 89004 (11.98/17.98) MONSTERS OF ROCK 112 110 126 22 METHOD MAN DEF JAM 558920 */MERCURY (11.98/17.98) 126 TICAL 2000: JUDGEMENT DAY 2 (113) NEW 1 STAIND FLIP/ELEKTRA 62356/EEG (7.98/11.98) SE DYSFUNCTION 173 121 130 152 53 ANDREA BOCELLI PHILIPS462033 (10.98/17.98) ARIA - THE OPERA ALBUM 59 114 143 120 4 BLUR FOOD 99129NIRGIN (12.98/16.98) 13 80 ALANIS MORISSETTE 115 158 163 4 CASSANDRA WILSON BLUE NOTE 54123/CAPITOL (10.98/16.981n TRAVELING MILES 158 128 112 103 24 SUPPOSED FORMER INFATUATION JUNKIE 1 MAVERICK/REPRISE 47094 */WARNER BROS. (10.98/17.98) 176 174 161 8 TRACY BYRD MCA NASHVILLE 70048 (10.98/16.98) KEEPERS /GREATEST HITS 70 129 113 85 LILA MCCANN ASYLUM 62355/EEG (10.98/16.98) SOMETHING IN THE AIR 85 BONE THUGS-N- HARMONY 117 167 176 21 THE COLLECTION: VOLUME ONE 32 130 116 115 18 MYSTIKAL NO LIMIT 41655/JIVE (11.98/16.98) GHETTO FABULOUS 5 RUTHLESS 69715* /RELATIVITY (11.98/17.98) 118 144 130 10 VARIOUS ARTISTS GRAMMY/ELEKTRA62380*/EEG (11.98/17.98) 1999 GRAMMY RAP NOMINEES 54 131 131 MONTGOMERY GENTRY COLUMBIA (NASHVILLE)69156/SONY (NASHVILLE) (10.98 E0/16.981 9E TATTOOS & SCARS 131 (iN) 184 193 26 JONNY LANG A &M 540984/INTERSCOPE (10.98/16.981 WANDER THIS WORLD 28 132 124 147 6 SHANICE LAFACE 26058*/ARISTA (10.98/16.98) SHANICE 56 A3 180 173 135 37 EAGLE -EYE CHERRY A WORK 69434/EPIC(10.98E0116.981II DESIRELESS 45 151 142 98 TIM MCGRAW CURB 77886 (10.98/16.98) EVERYWHERE 2 LIAM HOWLETT 120 106 4 AVALON SPARROW 51687 (10.98/16.98) 181 136 2 PRODIGY PRESENT THE DIRTCHAMBER SESSIONS VOLUME ONE 136 134 IN A DIFFERENT LIGHT 81 - XL 128/BEGGARS BANQUET (10.98/16.98) 135 122 139 24 TOTAL BAD BOY 73020* /ARISTA (10.98/16.98) KIMA, KEISHA & PAM 39 182 132 127 BLACK MOON DUCK DOWN 50039 * /PRIORITY (10.98/16.98) WAR ZONE 35 135 118 57 JO DEE MESSINA CURB 77904 (10.98/16.98) JOHN MELLENCAMP 136 I'M ALRIGHT 61 192 190 49 THE BEST THAT I COULD DO 1978 - 1988 33 (183) MERCURY 536738 (11.98/:7.98) 131 126 112 4 PATTY LOVELESS EPIC (NASHVILLE) 69809 /SONY (NASHVILLE) (10.98 EQ/16.98) CLASSICS 99 RE-ENTRY 68 SOUNDTRACK 10 SONY CLASSICAL 63213 (10.98 EQ/17.98) TITANIC 1 146 2 (Di) VENGABOYS GROOVILICIOUS 100 /STRICTLY RHYTHM (16.98 CD) II THE PARTY ALBUM! 138 185 165 125 24 SOUNDTRACK 550 MUSIC 68971/EPIC (11.98 EO /17.98) TOUCHED BY AN ANGEL: THE ALBUM 16 139 115 93 24 SOUNDTRACK INTERSCOPE 90181 (10.98/17.98) THE RUGRATS MOVIE 19 186 176 172 JEFF BECK EPIC 67987 (11.98 EQ/17.98) WHO ELSE! 99 (140) 149 188 6 LES NUBIANS OMTOWN/HIGHER OCTAVE 45997NIRGIN (10.98/16.98) VARIOUS ARTISTS El PRINCESSES NUBIENNES 140 181 177 140 34 ESPN PRESENTS: JOCK JAMS VOL. 4 20 TOMMY BOY 1266 (12.98/17.98) EMMYLOU HARRIS, LINDA RONSTADT, DOLLY PARTON 141 121 110 10 TRIO II 62 188 164 166 63 SOUNDTRACK A2 MAVERICK 46840/WARNER BROS. 111.98/17.98) THE WEDDING SINGER 5 ASYLUM 62275/EEG (11.98/17.98) NEW 1 RICK SPRINGFIELD PLATINUM 9561 (10.98/16.98) KARMA 189 NEW 1 ANDY GRIGGS RCA (NASHVILLE) 67596/RLG (10.98/16.98) IM YOU WON'T EVER BE LONELY 142 A3 190 154 134 6 SOUNDTRACK JIVE 41671 (11.98/17.98) THE CORRUPTOR 44 143 129 128 40 BEASTIE BOYS GRAND ROYAL 37716* /CAPITOL (11.98/17.98) HELLO NASTY 1 TEAR DA CLUB UP THUGS OF THREE 6 MAFIA 144 138 138 23 U2 ISLAND 524613/MERCURY (11.98/17.98) THE BEST 45 191 156 149 11 CRAZYNDALAZDAYZ 18 OF 1980 -1990 HYPNOTIZE MINDS 1716/RELATIVITY (10.98/16.98) 145 137 141 28 PHIL COLLINS FACE VALUE/ATLANTIC 83139/AG (10.98/17.98) GEORGE MICHAELA ...HITS 18 192 189 195 23 LADIES & GENTLEMEN: THE BEST OF GEORGE MICHAEL 24 EPIC 69635 (15.98 EQ/19.98) 146 152 170 21 DJ QUIK PROFILE 19034* /ARISTA (10.98/16.98) RHYTHM -AL -ISM 63 (193) NEW 1 LIL' TROY SHORT STOP 2008/ME & MINE (11.98/15.98) DÌ® SITTIN' FAT DOWN SOUTH 193 147 118 91 4 COOL BREEZE ORGANIZED NOIZE/A&M 90159 */INTERSCOPE (10.98/16.98) EAST POINTS GREATEST HITS 38 194 171 156 21 SOUNDTRACK AMERICAN 69377/COLUMBIA (11.98 E8/17.981 CHEF AID: THE SOUTH PARK ALBUM 16 MANNHEIM STEAMROLLER 148 141 108 5 MANNHEIM STEAMROLLER MEETS THE MOUSE 89 195 193 187 48 SOU NDTRACKA CAPITOL 93402 (10.98/17.981 HOPE FLOATS 4 AMERICAN GRAMAPHONE 60641/WALT DISNEY (10.98/16.98) BROOKS & DUNN A2 149 139 150 35 THE TEMPTATIONS MOTOWN 530937 /UNIVERSAL (10.98/16.98) PHOENIX RISING 44 196 RE-ENTRY 78 THE GREATEST HITS COLLECTION 4 ARISTA NASHVILLE 18852 (10.98/16.98) 150 133 136 25 FAITH EVANS BAD BOY 73016* /ARISTA (10.98/17.98) KEEP THE FAITH 6 THE BRIAN SETZER ORCHESTRA2 197 194 177 43 THE DIRTY BOOGIE 9 INTERSCOPE 90183 (10.98/16.98) VARIOUS ARTISTS 151 43 168 18 SONGS 4 LIFE FEEL THE POWER! 43 198 159 132 14 SOUNDTRACK HOLLYWOOD 62177 (10.98/17.981 VARSITY BLUES 19 TIME LIFE 80401 /MADACY (17.98/19.98) - VARIOUS ARTISTS 152 128 2 BUCKCHERRY DREAMWORKS 50044/INTERSCOPE (8.98/12.93) CM BUCKCHERRY 128 199 181 173 23 THE SOURCE PRESENTS HIP HOP HITS VOLUME 2 46 POLYGRAM - TV/DEF JAM 565668/MERCURY 110.98/17.98) 153 123 113 7 SOUNDTRACK VIRGIN 47174 (12.98/17.98) CRUEL INTENTIONS 60 200 180 179 4 CARMAN SPARROW 51704 (10.98/15.98) PASSION FOR PRAISE VOLUME ONE 179 TOP ALBUMS A -Z (LISTED BY ARTISTS) 112 27 Mariah Carey 56 Five 42 Korn 19 Monica 63 Silkk The Shocker 83 Rick Springfield 189 ESPN Presents: Jock Jams Vol. 4 2Pac 31 Carman 200 Kirk Franklin 82 Lenny Kravitz 65 Montgomery Gentry 131 Silverchair 102 Bruce Springsteen 64 187 98 Degrees 20 Cher 5, 57 Krayzie Bone Garbage 68 11 Lorrie Morgan 116 Sixpence None The Richer 97 Staind 173 Family Values Tour '98 18 Eagle -Eye Cherry 180 Alanis Morissette 128 Fatboy Slim George Avalon 134 Ginuwme 26 Jonny Lang 179 34 Strait 52 Monsters Of Rock 172 Kenny Chesney 90 Van Morrison 53 Will Godsmack 28 Lil' Troy 193 Smith 43 Sugar Ray 25 Now 76 Backstreet Boys 37 The Chieftains 156 Shawn Mullins 159 Goo Goo Dolls SOUNDTRACK The N.W.A. Legacy Volume 1 Barenaked Ladies Charlotte Church 51 50 Limp Bizkit 60 Tear Da Club Up Thugs Of Three 6 120 Mya 167 10 Things I Hate About You 59 1988-1998 114 Andy Griggs 142 Lit 94 Mafia 191 Beastie Boys 143 C- Murder 85 Mystikal 130 Armageddon The Album 113 Songs 4 Life Feel The Power! Patty Loveless 137 - The Temptations 149 - Jeff Beck 186 Collective Soul 54 Sammy Hagar And The Waboritas Chef Aid: The South Park Album 151 Baz Luhrmann 24 NAS 1 TLC 2 Bee Gees 125 Phil Collins 145 73 194 The Source Presents Hip Hop Hits Mike Ness 80 Total 135 Black Moon 182 Cool Breeze 147 Mase Presents Harlem World 111 Madonna 100 City Of Angels 48 Volume 2 199 New Radicals 108 Trick Daddy 35 - BLACKstreet 41 The Corrs 105 Emmylou Harris, Linda Ronstadt, Mannheim Steamroller 148 The Corruptor 190 World Wrestling Federation: WWF 'N Sync 17 Los Tri-o 166 Blondie 87 Deborah Cox 118 Dolly Parton 141 Marilyn Manson 164 Cruel Intentions 153 The Music Volume 3 38 Les Nubians 140 Shania Twain 4 Blur 174 Creed 33 Faith Hill 88 Ricky Martin 40 Foolish 71 Wow-1999: The Year's 30 Top Tyrese 45 Andrea Bocelli 8, 70, 127 Elvis Crespo 169 Lauryn Hill 13 matchbox 20 61 The Offspring 9 Go 67 Christian Artists And Songs 157 Bone Thugs -N- Harmony 177 Sheryl Crow 78 Hole 124 Dave Matthews Band 95 Orgy 39 Hope Floats 195 U2 144 Wow Gospel 1999 The Year's Bootleg 123 - dc Talk 168 Whitney Houston 47 Dave Matthews/Tim Reynolds 72 Beth Orton 170 Life 12 Underworld 93 30 Top Gospel Artists And Songs Brandy 49 Liam Cellne Dion 106 Howlett 181 Martina McBride 154 OutKast 92 The Matrix 7 Usher 109 163 Jim Brickman 160 Dixie Chicks 15 Lila McCann 129 Never Been Kissed 161 Wu-Tang Records Presents: Wu- Brooks & Dunn 196 James Ingram 165 Torn Petty And The Heartbreakers VARIOUS ARTISTS DJ Quik 146 Tim McGraw 133 The PJ's 117 Chronicles 84 Garth Brooks 79 10 1999 Grammy Nominees 89 DMX 23, 32 T.D. Jakes 121 Joey McIntyre 101 Practical Magic 115 TStrouevibeleRay9 yaughan And Double Foxy Brown 112 Jesse Powell 81 1999 Grammy Rap Nominees Dru Hill 69 Boney James 162 Sarah McLachlan 30 The Rugrats Movie 139 Buckcheny 152 Jay-Z 21 John Mellerrcamp 183 Redman 104 Rush Hour 155 178 Vengaboys 138 The Absolute Busta Rhymes 29 Eminem 6 Jewel 58 Jo Dee Messina 136 The Roots 74 Titanic 184 Hits 107 B *Witched 16 Faith Evans 150 Juvenile 22 Metallica 75 Touched By An Angel: The Album The All Time Greatest Movie Songs Mark Wills 158 Tracy Byrd 176 Eve 6 171 Method Man 126 Selena 62 185 96 Cassandra Wilson 175 R. Kelly 55 Everclear 119 George Michael 192 The Brian Setzer Orchestra 197 Varsity Blues 198 BET - Best Of Planet Groove 110 Caedmon's Call 77 Sammy Kershaw 99 Yanni 98 Everlast 14 Mo B. Dick 66 Shanice 132 The Wedding Singer 188 DJ Clue? The Professional 103 Cake 122 Kid Rock 36 Elton John And Tim Silk 46 Britney Spears 3 Rice's Aida 86 Rob Zombie 44 BILLBOARD MAY 1. 1999 79 www.americanradiohistory.com JIVE COUNTS DOWN TO THE BACKSTREET BOYS (Conti nued from page 13) the track moves 30 -14 on Airplay Trade, which distributes the act's appear May 18 on MTV's "Total tic promotional pace, their managers, the tune with Lipson. "It was a little Monitor's Mainstream Top 40 airplay releases in Germany -the territory Request Live," which will have a Michael Green and Jeff Kwatinetz of intimidating at first to step out like chart. It also hops No. 70 -34 on The where it first broke four years ago. New Year's Eve party theme. the Firm, say that every step is taken that," he says. "But Steven was so Billboard Hot 100. Most program- "Without exaggeration, they worked "We're treating the time leading carefully. "We don't want to burn supportive, and that freed me to let mers are calling it an out -of -the -box from early morning until late at up to the release of this album as if them out. We're investing in their my ideas flow" smash. night the entire time we had them it were the countdown to the real future, and that means saying no to a While "Millennium" offers more of "After just one spin, `I Want It here." millennium," says Janet Kleinbaum, lot," says Green. the act's signature blend of smooth That Way' became our No. 1 most - Steve Jenkins, managing director VP of artist marketing at Jive (U.S.), Green adds that the act's focus in pop/funk and dewy slow jams, there requested song, and it's stayed there of Jive U.K., agrees. "The response adding that the radio and TV com- the coming months will be strength- are also signs of growth. Among the ever since," says Erik Bradley, music they received here recently was bril- mercials for the album will have a ening its songwriting skills and pos- standout cuts is "The Perfect Fan," director at WBBM (B -96) Chicago. liant. There's no doubt in my mind "countdown" feel. sibly developing a movie. "But we written and sung by Littrell. "People are still at the point where that 'I Want It That Way' will be at Adding to the New Year's party will not move forward unless it "It's one of our favorite songs on they just can't get enough of this least a top three hit here. They're theme of the album's release, Jive injects credibility into their music," the album," says Dorough. "He group. The great thing about this not just sustaining interest here; will air a 30- minute Backstreet Boys Green says. "Our prototype is Ma- wrote it for his mom, and we decided single is that it sets them up for the they're building upon it." special on the Astro-Vision screen in donna. When she first broke, she was that we'd dedicate it to all of our future. There's nothing trendy about In the days surrounding the re- New York's Times Square May 18. a phenomenon. She's endured be- moms. It's a beautiful song with a it." lease of the album, the Backstreet The label is seeking an Internet cause she evolved into being a trend- strong gospel feel that I think will Bolstered by a videoclip directed Boys -A.J. McLean, Howie Dor- partner for the event. setter. That's our benchmark." surprise people who think they have by Wayne Isham, "I Want It That ough, Kevin Richardson, Nick Before embarking in late May on That management philosophy us pegged." Way" will not be released commer- Carter, and Brian Littrel -will hit the European leg of its global con- agrees with the members of the Jive president Barry Weiss him- cially, which some retailers believe stateside TV and radio. The act will cert tour, the act will put the finish- group, who have been itchy to self views "The Perfect Fan " -a will provide added consumer inter- host a live satellite radio Q &A ses- ing touches on a one -hour special for stretch out creatively after six years likely future single -as a pivotal cut est in the album. "Not that the album sion May 13 that will originate from the Disney Channel, scheduled to air together. Says Richardson, "We're on "Millennium." will need a boost," says Tim Devin, New York for broadcast to several in July. The tour will be booked by ready to test ourselves and see what "Not only does it sound like a GM of Tower Records in New York. hundred stations worldwide. David Sedig at Renaissance. A state- we're made of-as songwriters and smash, it's a career track. It'll en- "There's already tremendous inter- TV appearances on "The Rosie side trek is slated to begin in the as singers." courage people to view the group dif- est in it." O'Donnell Show" (May 20), "The early fall. For "Millennium," Richardson ferently. They're not just the best of In marketing "Millennium," Jive Tonight Show With Jay Leno" (May penned the acoustic -framed ballad the boy -group phenomenon. They will attempt to make the Backstreet 24), and "Saturday Night Live" (May KEEPING THE PACE "Back To Your Heart" with Gary are fine young men with a future far Boys omnipresent media figures. 15) have been confirmed. Addition- Despite the Backstreet Boys' hec- Baker and Jason Bloom, producing beyond trends." They've already completed an exten- ally, MTV will offer a "Backstreet sive run through Europe that leaned Weekend," May 15 -16, which will heavily on TV appearances. include an episode of "FAN -atic," clip RAP EXECUTIVES FACE POLICE INVESTIGATIONS "They're tireless," says Kurt Thie- packages, and three hours of live (Continued from page 3) len, managing director of Rough programming. Also, the act will CEO of Universal parent Seagram, Interscope executives would not identified? No. We're still gathering which has a stake in Interscope, confirm reports that the assault was evidence in this case, and I can't say after the arrest "to apologize on videotaped by a security camera. if [Knight] will be charged." LAUNCH GOING PUBLIC behalf of the corporation." A BMG Stoute, Universal, and Columbia Knight's attorney, David Kenner, (Continued from page 6) spokesman confirms that Zelnick representatives were unavailable for declined comment. Launch before the offering, and the Meanwhile, Musicmaker.com was placed the call. comment. Death Row has remained in oper- prospectus says that Sony has agreed preparing at press time to go public Two other men were reportedly LAPD Lt. Al Michelena, who is ation since Knight's imprisonment to purchase additional Launch stock in coming weeks. involved in the attack on Stoute. currently heading the Notorious in 1996. Death Row is scheduled to valued at $1 million. A provider of customized CD com- Paul Offord, identified by Bad Boy B.I.G. investigation, tells Billboard, release the double -album "Chronic NBC owned 15.9% of the company pilations online, Reston, Va. -based as one of Combs' bodyguards, sur- "It's safe to say that Knight is a sus- 2000: Still Smokin' " on May 4 prior to the offering, and Intel held a Musicmaker.com was offering 3 mil- rendered to New York police on pect in the [Notorious B.I.G.] mur- though a distribution affiliation with 10.2% stake. lion shares at an estimated price of April 20 and was charged with der case. Why he's a suspect has to Priority Records. Co- founded by chairman /CEO $7 -$9, according to its prospectus, assault and criminal mischief. At remain confidential, but we recent- Death Row's most recent title to David Goldberg and president Robert which would raise at least $21.1 mil- press time, the New York Police ly received a number of leads which chart on The Billboard 200 was Roback, Launch will trade under the lion. The underwriters are Ferris, Department was looking for the prompted us to serve those search 2Pac's "Greatest Hits" (Amaru/ symbol LAUN on Nasdaq. Baker, Watts and Fahnestock & Co. other suspect. warrants. Do we have a trigger man Death Row/Interscope). V2'S INTERNATIONAL AFFILIATES (Continued from page 72) V2 RECORDS ITALY V2 GROUP/V2 RECORDS U.K. Dan Beck in New York. Records for the U.S. and Canada that Helmut Geier, whose album Established: 1997. Established: 1997. Location: The operation has since includes Blessid Union Of Souls, a "Munich Machine" is a blend of Location: Milan. Location: West London. increased to offices in Los Angeles distribution deal with Push that pop, disco nostalgia, and techno; Managing director: Willy Managing director: Jeremy and Toronto. includes Hall & Oates and Paul Hard - and Gautsch, a 24- year -old student Ehmann, who's half-German and half- Pearce, former managing director of Staff: Besides Beck, who left a castle, and licensing and equity deals from Munster whose self -titled Italian, was formerly marketing Sony Music U.K.'s licensed reper- senior marketing post at Epic Rec- with Gee Street and Big Cat. album merges hip -hop, lo-fi, and director and deputy GM of Epic Ger- toire division (now SINE) and for- ords, key staffers include GM Rich- The Gee Street roster includes new wave. many. mer head of Sony Music Publishing. ard Sanders, head of radio promotion RZA-V2's biggest seller to date, Notable successes: Touch & Go's Number of employees: 10. V2 U.K. GM: David Steele. Matt Pollack, head of sales Bob with the gold album "RZA As Bobby "Would You" hit No. 21 on the singles Local roster: SuperB, a pop Number of employees: 85, com- Cahill, head of media relations Sandy Digital In Stereo" -PM. Dawn, the chart in February and has sold group from Pisa; Puerto Rico, a prising V2 Group (31); V2 Interna- Sawotka, head of business affairs Gravediggaz, the Jungle Brothers, 150,000 units. lounge act with a female lead tional (19); V2 Records U.K. (30); and Melinda Cody, head of design David Ky -Mani, OLU, Afu -Ra, Tragedy Distribution: Rough Trade. singer; ATPC, a pop /rap duo; V2 Publishing (five). Calderley, head of product manage- Khadafi, Yankee B, and Stone Love. WOLFGANG SPAHR Nightvibe, a pop /dance group; and Local roster: The Welsh rock ment Caron Veazey, and head of tour The Big Cat roster includes Irish Medea, a female pop /R &B group band Stereophonics, the alternative marketing and artist relations Jezz singer/songwriter Mary Coughlan, V2 RECORDS AUSTRALIA from Rome. dance/rock crossover act Tin Star, Harkin. Kate Hyman is head of U.K. rock band Addict, and U.K. Established: 1997. Notable local achievements: the techno trio Underworld (via a A &R for the V2 label in North Amer- hard rock act One Minute Silence. Location: Sydney (branch offices SuperB's single "Amore Dispera- joint venture with Junior Boy's ica, while Steven Abbott splits duties Distribution: BMG and Wasabi. in Melbourne and Adelaide). to" (Desperate Love) reached No. Own), and the High Llamas, a as head of international and head of PAUL VERNA GM: Greg Johnson (former Sony 17 on the FIMI /Nielsen singles loungecore act with a cult following. A &R for the V2 group, which in- Music Australia exec and ex -jour- chart. Its album "SuperB" is the Notable local achievements: cludes the Gee Street and Big Cat V2 GERMANY nalist). biggest -selling set from a local U.K. No. 1 position for Stereophon- labels. Established: 1997. Number of employees: Eight. signing so far, with sales at 15,000 ics' "Performance And Cocktails "; Roster: Includes Mercury Rev, Location: Berlin. Local roster: No acts signed yet. copies, according to the label. No. 2 peak for Underworld's `Beau - N'Dea Davenport, Billy Crawford, Managing director: Patrick Distribution: Sony Music. Nightvibe is due to release its first coup Fish." Chocolate Genius, Alice Temple, Orth, formerly head of JPK, the single, "You Got Me Burning," on Distribution: 3MV/Pinnacle. Grandaddy, 12 Rods, Giant Sand, label of Die Toten Hosen; earlier, Saturday (1). It will be the first V2 DOMINIC PRIDE Sheena, Kathleen Wilhoite, Spirit A &R manager for Virgin Germany. Italy project to get a worldwide Nation, Those Bastard Souls, and Number of employees: 25. TO OUR READERS release. V2 RECORDS NORTH AMERICA Moby (for North America only). Local roster: Ian Pooley, a DJ Distribution: Universal Music Established: V2 launched in Label pacts: V2 has a distribution and techno artist; Miles, a group Between the Bullets will re- Italy for most product; Self for 12- North America in February 1997 arrangement with Delicious Vinyl for blending early -'90s U.S. rock with turn next week. inch vinyl releases. MARK DEZZANI with a small staff led by president catalog, a joint venture with Push '60s English pop; DJ Hell, aka 80 BILLBOARD MAY 1, 1999 www.americanradiohistory.com START-UP LABELS RESPOND TO DEMAND FOR WORSHIP MUSIC (Continued from page 1) However, as the millennium ap- of what they want." Word.) "Our goal is to be worship to young people is that there is a real- Worship knows no geographical proaches, the pendulum seems to be Elwood adds, "Other than Rich leaders for this generation. ness to so many of the hymns." boundaries. Deliriou5? started its swinging back in the direction of the Mullins leading people in `Awesome "People usually think of slow organ Realness and honesty are perva- own label, Furious Records, in the church, with a trend toward creating God' and all the beautiful songs he music on a Sunday when they think sive qualities of worship music. U.K. and has done a licensing deal new worship music -often built on crafted, I don't think the younger of worship music, but it's so not like "It's a heart condition that people with Sparrow to market and distrib- cutting -edge sounds-for the younger generation has had songs from con- that," Lyons continues. "It is every- have," says Vertical artist Brewster, ute its music in North America. The demographic. temporary artists that they could thing good about pop music that we who originally moved to Nashville to band has a new modern rock record The annual Gospel Music Week actually participate in [in] concert, love -hooky melodies, easy -to -sing pastor a church. "The Bible says, `Out due June 8, which will also be re- convention here kicked off April 18 and I think kids are hungry for that." songs you can't get out of your of the abundance of the heart the leased on Virgin Records to main- with "Love God? Love Your Neighbor," Labels have been attempting to head -but it's worship to God. mouth speaks' ... So what's in your stream audiences. a worship event featuring Smith, Dar- Australia's Zschech was present- lene Zschech, Bishop T.D. Jakes, Rita ed with the Gospel Music Assn.'s Springer, and other artists. The event (GMA) international award during was further testimony to the strong the recent GMA Convention. Her undercurrent that worship music has song "Shout To The Lord" has in the flood of product in the Christ- become one of praise and worship ian marketplace today. music's most popular anthems. While praise and worship music Marketing worship music is dif- for adults has always been a strong ferent than other styles of music, force, there is a new emphasis evi- executives say. "You're going direct- dent in creating music that will ap- ly to the churches more," says El- peal to youth. wood. "You're putting your efforts Several labels have been launched toward the youth pastors and wor- with this exact goal in mind. Among ship leaders." them are Integrity's Vertical Rec- THE KATINAS FOREVERAFTER SONIC FLOOD One of the ways Worship Togeth- ords, EMI Christian Music Group's er is hitting that market is via the Worship Together, and, most recent- feed that hunger with music clearly "Since we're reaching youth, in heart is what you're going to sing Internet. "We are doing an LP ten- ly, 40 Records, a joint venture targeted to the younger demo, such churches and public schools, we know about." tatively titled `Cybersonic Song between Bill Gaither and dc Talk's as Rocketown Records' "Exodus," a that our package has to be different," Many people consider worship Source,' which will be a quarterly CD Toby McKeehan (see story, page 1). multi -artist release that won this Lyons adds. music more of a lifestyle than a musi- to present new songs," says Steve "I wouldn't really credit the record year's Dove Award for special event Combining innovative sounds with cal genre. "The Katinas album I Rice, senior VP of EMI Christian companies as much as I would the album of the year. There's also a slate worship is attracting an enthusiastic wouldn't consider specifically praise Music Publishing. "It's an enhanced kids out there in the churches," says of albums coming out this spring and new audience. and worship, but I think because the CD with sheet music that will only be Gotee Records president Joey summer that combine pop and /or "A guy came up and said, `You Katinas live that lifestyle -a wor- available on the Internet." Elwood, who owns the label with modern rock musical elements with totally changed my idea of what wor- shipful lifestyle -I think people are Live events are also integral to McKeehan and Todd Collins. "Kids worship -oriented lyrics. ship is,' " says Sonic Flood's Jeff going to be drawn to them in that reaching the consumer. Rice says are demanding it, and we're just Worship Together has a new re- Deyo. "When we set out to do this, way," says Elwood. EMI has formed a "Worship Togeth- reacting to that demand." lease by Matt Redman. Vertical is we didn't set out to fill a gap. We just The Samoan brothers grew up in a er Band" that will lead worship this Elwood attributes that demand to launching Lincoln Brewster. Even felt a need to express ourselves in home where their parents would summer at the Christian Artists Christian youth wanting more than labels that aren't strictly worship -ori- songs to God, not about God ... We wake their 12 children each morning Seminar in Estes Park, Colo., as well entertainment. "While Christian ented are issuing worship records. wanted to take what is in our hearts at 6 a.m. to spend time in worship. as at worship events at churches. music is a wonderful vehicle, and they Curb Records just bowed "Be Still musically and blend that with our "To us, worship is not a style but a love it, it's only half of what they re- My Soul," an album of hymns by the desire to worship." way of life," says Sam Katina. `As we ally want. It's the entertainment side trio Selah. Word is introducing a new Selah took a different approach on worship in concert, whether it's a fast pop group, foreverafter. Gotee is hav- its Curb album by reviving Christian song or slow song, we feel the walls ing success with Sonic Flood's new music's classic hymns in contempo- coming down and our burdens lifted." self-titled album and has just re- rary arrangements that are helping I%1IL;.: leased the Katinas project, which has introduce the music to a new genera- RESONATING AT RETAIL worship elements. tion, many of whose members were not Retailers are supporting this new "There's deeper hunger for God in familiar with songs like "Be Still My trend toward youth -oriented worship the music," says Danny McGuffey, Soul," "Great Is Thy Faithfulness," and see these artists meeting a need. 300 senior VP/GM of the Integrity label and "His Eye Is On The Sparrow" "The kids are looking for something just group. "Most people have a real "Within the past 10 years, church- newer, something that speaks their LIMe desire to worship ... and none of the es are either very conservative or language," says Jeremy Potter, mu- companies have really provided that they've swung all the way to the other sic, book, and Bible buyer for the $99 http:/íwww.billboard.com component for kids. Now that is side where they don't want to do the Lemstone chain. "These new pro- being served up in their language, it's hymns at all anymore," says Selah's jects are trying to do that." like a light bulb has gone off." Nicol Smith. "I have a lot of friends "I really like the Lincoln Brewster Exclusive Album Reviews "We are leading worship constant- who didn't grow up in church and are release," says Rick Anderson, buyer Astral Project ly," says foreverafter's Jamey Lyons. discovering hymns for the first time. for the Berean chain. "I hear Sonic When You Make CDs (The group has traveled extensively These are well- is I 'VooDooBop' crafted songs, and Flood awesome ... expect the for six years and released four inde- there's so much richness to them the- Deliriou5? release, `Mezzamorphis,' to with Disc Makers! (Compass) pendent albums before signing with ologically. I think what really appeals do very well. The new Matt Redman Full color, glossy, 11 "x 17" posters are the ideal Big Sugar release should do well. Darrell Evans way to promote gigs, record releases, or store has done very `Freedom.' appearances. Make CDs with Disc Makers, and "Heated" well with ANTHONY NEWLEY DIES "I do think that the labels are final- you can get 300 full color posters for just $99! (Capricorn) ly getting the picture that their focus (Continued from page 10) FREE catalog! Gentle Waves needs to be on worship- oriented in "Stop The World Want To Get paint-The Smell Of The Crowd" in music," he adds. 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ONLY THREE SONGS in the last 20 years have been not where you start, it's where you finish-and No. 99 MEFRONI No. 1 on Hot Country Singles & Tracks for as long as is also where Cher's "Believe" debuted, and we all know AN UPDATE ON BBMG EVENTS & HAPPENINGS six weeks. Tim McGraw & Faith Hill did it in 1997 what happened to that single. with "It's Your Love," and McGraw repeated the feat Before "Nothing," the lowest debut for a Madonna in 1998 with "Just To See You Smile." The third title single was the No. 91 entry of "Love Don't Live Here Billboard To Hit Web to reach the six-week mark at No. 1 is the current occu- Anymore" in April 1996. The release of a commercial pant, "How Forever Feels" by Kenny Chesney (BNA). single for "Nothing" comes so long after its airplay To find another song with as peak in March that it's unlikely n panisn, ortuguese lengthy a reign at No. 1, you'd have that this will be one of Madonna's 1977, when Way - greatest hits. However, it is the Billboard Online has linked with place," says Ken Schlager, editori- to go back to May ion for six weeks first time that there have been four StarMedia Network, the leading al director of Billboard Online and Jennings ruled "Luckenbach, Texas (Back To Hot 100 entries from one Madon- online network across Latin Amer- director of strategic development with Love)." CHART na album since "Bedtime Stories" ica, to create Spanish- and Por- for Billboard Music Group. "This is The Basics Of remain No. 1 in 1994. That set gave us "Secret," tuguese- language Web pages for an exciting extension of Billboard's If Chesney can BEAT "Take A Bow," "Bedtime Story," Latin music fans throughout the already strong commitment to the just one more week, he'll have the longest- of and "Human Nature." U.S. and Latin America. Through Latin music marketplace." running chart- topper 32 You'd have to go by Fred Bronson Whatever the fate of "Nothing," the StarMedia deal, Bill- The sites will be edited the last years. end of 1966 to find a look for Madonna to be back on the board will be able to offer by Karl Ross, a regular back to the soon "Beautiful Stranger" from the sound- music coverage and Billboard contributor song that topped the country chart for seven weeks, chart with when did it with "There Goes My Every- track to `Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me." charts to a non- English- based in San Juan, Puerto Jack Greene thing." And if Chesney ties Greene, he'd then have to And while it may not be a single, her duet with Ricky speaking online audience 1 Rico, with input from John e No. 1 for nine weeks to tie David Houston's Martin from his forthcoming album could also garner for the first time. Lannert, Billboard's stay at from the summer of 1966. enough airplay to chart. StarMedia will present bureau chief for Carib- `Almost Persuaded" isn't the only thing newsworthy two separate Billboard bl.latri bean /Latin America. Cov- Chesney's activity & Tracks issue. Two cov- BACK: After an 11 -year absence, Rick areas -Billboard en Es- erage will include transla- on Hot Country Singles this RICK'S is on The Billboard 200. "Karma" pañol and Billboard tions and adaptations of ers of pop songs enter the chart: Alabama's remake of Springfield back Have A Little More Time (Platinum), new at No. 189, is the first Springfield Brasil the Spanish and Por- stories from Billboard and Bill- `N Sync's "(God Must Spent) -for to chart since "Rock Of Life" in 1988. tuguese- speaking communities, board Online. There also will be On You" (RCA) at No. 62 and Dwight Yoakam's inter- album Thing Called Love" respectively. Both will contain daily original daily and weekly content pretation of Queen's "Crazy Little No. 65. The latter could easily be a pop hit, BELIEVABILITY: Cher's "Believe" (Warner Bros.) music news, album reviews, artist from Billboard's correspondents in (Reprise) at in for returns to No. 1 on Hot Dance Music /Maxi -Singles features, charts and chart com- Latin America, as well as such fer- too, given its use TV commercials the Gap. Sales. With an aggregate total of 21 weeks on top, the mentary, and access to the Bill- tile ground as Miami; San Antonio, Madonna's 42nd chart title ties "The Boy Is Mine" by Brandy & Monica as board Music Group's database of Texas; and Madrid, Spain. SHE WHO HAS `NOTHING': is also lowest -debuting song of her career. the longest- running No. 1 in the chart's history. Cher worldwide concert tours. StarMedia already has content entry the /Warner Bros.) is could set the all-time record if she can fend off Madon- Nine different charts will be partnerships with such media and "Nothing Really Matters" (Maverick The Billboard Hot 100. Of course, it's na, who rises 37 -3 with "Nothing Really Matters." represented each week, including Internet powers as Ziff-Davis, new at No. 99 on The Billboard 200, The Billboard Reuters, Fox Networks, USA Net- Latin 50, and the Hot Latin Tracks works, and CDNow. The StarMedia charts - each presented in a Span- Network reaches throughout Latin ish and Portuguese context. All of America and the U.S.; 67% of Star- MAR MET" WATCH. the content will be edited for music Media users are between the ages A IC I_ NATIONAL MUSIC SALES REPORT fans with a taste for "insider" of 18 and 34. information about artists and musi- The Billboard sites -which will cal trends. be launched in the coming weeks - YEAR -TO -SATE YEAR -TO - SATE "We believe the Billboard area will be linked from the StarMedia OVERALL SALES ev on StarMedia will become an home pages at www.starmedia.com UNMT SALES ALBUM FORMAT important new vehicle for music and www.starmedia.br. They also 7998 1999 1998 1999 companies to market their artists will be linked from www.bill- and tours to the Latin market- board.com. TOTAL 216,285,000 216,371,000 (UP 0.04 %) CD 143,005,000 158,729,000 (UP 11 %) ALBUMS 179,187,000 189,683,000 (UP 5.9 %) CASSETTE 35,762,000 30,498,000 (DN 14.7 %) Billboard's Nunziata Tackles SINGLES 37,098,000 26,688,000 (DN 28.1 %) OTHER 420,000 456,000 (UP 8.6 %) Web Issues At NARAS Confab The New York chapter of the the Recording Industry Assn. Of AI_ U M MG INGaLES U OVERALLN SALES National Academy Of Recording America; Mark Morgenstern, IT SALESWEEK THISSALES WEEK THIS. WEEK Arts & Sciences will explore the senior VP of strategic develop- THS myriad issues involved in Internet ment, ASCAP; Jeffrey Patterson, 13,616,000 11,899,000 1,717,000 music sales during its Down - president of IUMA; Michael loadable Music conference. Robertson, president/CEO of LAST WEEK LASCI WEEK LAST WEEK Slated for Saturday, April 24 MP3.com; and Charles 14,097,000 12,179,000 1,918,000 at New York's Webster Hall, Sanders, VP of the National the conference will include a Music Publishers Assn. CHANGE CHANGE CHANGE panel entitled "Can Everybody The conference will also DOWN 3.4% DOWN 2.3% DOWN 10.5% Win ?" moderated by Billboard's include a panel of executives from T.--sos WEEK THIS WEEK THIS WEEK managing editor Susan Nunziata. Lucent Technology, a2b music, CD 998 7998 78 The session will explore the cre- Now/N2K, MP3.com, RioPort.com, ative, business, and legal issues and Liquid Audio discussing the 14,079,000 11,399,000 2,680,000 involved in the digital downloading latest technical developments. CHANGE CHANGE CHANCOE of music. Panelists include record- Marc Schiller, co- founder of Elec- ing artist Thomas Dolby, presi- tric Artists will moderate the tech- DOWN 3.3% UP 4.4% DOWN 35.9% dent /CEO of Headspace, Inc.; nical panel. 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While the tape clearly blematic product of a specific the details of Sinatra's life fade making them feel good about them- isn't out to stomp on dolphins' lovely time in America -the Prohibi- from public memory. As Hamill selves, and giving them positive feel- reputation, it does present a more tion and Depression years -as shows, Sinatra transcended his ings about you. It's really just another complete picture of these complex form of what Daniel Goleman calls animals. well as someone who by example role as the voice of one genera- helped drive the immense social "emotional intelligence" -being aware tion's experience and created of other people's feelings. Aye Jaye STAYING AT LIGHTHOUSES and cultural changes that fol- something far more universal offers useful advice on talking with Acorn Media lowed. bosses and co- workers, putting 45 minutes, $19.95 and enduring. one's best foot in The solitary life of the lighthouse That may be a sweeping s t a t e - BRUCE JANICKE forward matters of love, keeper and has been romanticized and woven into generally making a good impres- sion.