$5.95 (U.S.), $6.95 (CAN.), £4.95 (U.K.), Y2,500 (JAPAN)

IIII111II1 II I 1I1II,1IIII 1I,1II1J11 III 111IJ1IInIII #BXNCCVR 3-DIGIT 908 #90807GEE374EM002# BLBD 779 A06 B0128 001 033002 2 MONTY GREENLY 3740 ELM AVE # A LONG BEACH CA 90807 -3402

THE INTERNATIONAL NEWSWEEKLY OF MUSIC, VIDEO, AND HOME ENTERTAINMENT APRIL 14, 2001

COMMENTAR Y SENATE NEARING TACKLES MUSICNET PROPOSAL RAISES How To Revive INTERNET MUSIC ISSUES QUESTIONS OF FAIRNESS BY BILL HOLLAND The Senate hearing focused Singles Market BY FRANK SAXE goes into the label's pockets. WASHINGTON, D.C.-Of the many mainly on the issues of licensing NEW YORK-While the music in- Streaming media developer Real- issues presented by the 14- witness product from labels and music pub- BY MICHAEL ELLIS dustry was busy touting its new Networks is teaming with Warner panel at the Senate Judiciary Com- lishers, but no lawmakers hinted at The collapse of the U.S. sin- MusicNet digital download Music Group (WMG), mittee hearing April 3 to examine the legislation to help solve the many gles market-down more than initiative, critics were call- Inapster BMG Entertainment, growing pains marketplace 40% this year so far -is terri- ing into question the team- and the EMI Group to and problematic problems. In ble for the U.S. record indus- ing of three -fifths of the create the online sub- implications of fact, commit- try. The cause of the decline is music business into a sin- scription music service, online music, tee chairman not a lack of interest among gle entity that may one which is set to bow this lawmakers Sen. Orrin G. U.S. consumers in the single day encompass nearly PlPlu fall. Under the agree- reacted most Hatch, R- format: The cause is simply every sound recording Foc uses ment, RealNetworks responsively to HENLEY HATCH Utah, said he that U.S. labels are not releas- ever made. Their fear is On E urope will own a 40% stake, the problems facing artists in the dig- would like to see growth of Internet ing commercial singles. Only that this monstrous entity Pa Ilea while EMI, BMG parent ital era -and demands by them that music continue "without the al- five of the top 20 singles on may shut out other Web Bertelsmann, and WMG they must be part of future negotia- mighty hand of government." last issue's Hot 100 were avail- initiatives and artists, while at the parent AOL Time Warner will each tions between the industry and Inter- Hatch told Billboard afterward able in the formats that same time dramatically limiting con- own a 20% stake in MusicNet, net businesses and be fairly compen- that he also plans to call for non - (Continued on page 84) sumers' choices as a greater share of which will operate as a stand -alone, sated for their creative work. (Continued on page 77) the profits from their CD purchases (Continued on page 7.5)

Issues Remain As Miami AOL Time Warner Denies Wbìskeytown On lost Hìgbway

lands latin Grammys BY WES ORSHOSKI coincided with the unfolding of the Plans for Video Network BY LEILA COBO "Ugh," Whiskeytown's Mike Universal /PolyGram merger, BY CARLA HAY MIAMI-The official announcement of Miami as host of Daly mutters, as he begins to de- which eventually caused the clo- NEW YORK -If AOL Time Warner ever launches a the second Latin Grammy Awards ceremony -to take scribe the two -year delay in the sure of the band's then label, Out- music video network to compete with Viacom's MTV Net- place Sept. 12 at Miami's AmericanAirlines Arena- solid- release of the alt- country band's post, and complicated the highly works, it would be the first U.S. music video network to ifies the city's standing as the epicenter of Latin music. It third full -length album, Pneu- anticipated release of Pneumonia. share the same parent with several major record labels. also sets in motion plans to make the Latin Grammys a monia. "It was The Mer- But such a channel should not encounter conflict-of-inter- traveling event. like waiting in cury Nash- est problems with federal regulating agencies, according Yet whether future editions of the a really long ville imprint to the Federal Com- ceremony will take place outside the line at the Lost High- munications Com- U.S. in other Latin countries is still bank. No, not way issues mission (FCC). AOL Time Warner very much in the air. "We have a chal- even the bank, Pneumonia Reports have sur- lenge, because I'm not willing to do this the DMV." May 22, put- faced that the New York -based AOL Time Warner is show at a reduced budget," says Mi- Daly ex- ting an end to considering plans to launch a music channel as early as chael Greene, president /CEO of the National Academy of plains that he DALY A DAMS CARY this exasper- next year (Billboard, April 7). AOL Time Warner owns Recording Arts and Sciences (NARAS) and the Latin and his fellow Whiskeytown prin- ating period for the band -a period several labels, including Warner Bros., Reprise, Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (LARAS) -the cipals -Ryan Adams and Caitlin that Daly says was worsened by the Atlantic, and Elektra. latter of which staged the first Latin Grammys in Los Cary -had an unforeseeable fact that the at- times -beleaguered FCC Chairman Michael Powell tells Billboard that if Angeles last year. brush with bad timing in spring group was in such good spirits while AOL Time Warner were to have a new music TV net- "If we were to try to take it outside the U.S.," Greene 1999, when they emerged from a recording Pneumonia, perhaps its work, "it shouldn't present a problem if they don't have says, "we'd need a media partner that would have the same Woodstock, N.Y., studio with the best album yet. a monopoly on the market and don't exclude [competing financial commitment [as current media partner CBS]." songs that would become Pneu- "It was such a great process record companies]." CBS, which has held the general -market Grammy monia. The record's completion (Continued on page 74) The new channel, which some have .aid would be (Coati naed on page 78) (Coo ,,,,,,d on page 78) SOUND OF THE CITIES ACOUSTIC SOUL iriffi(ilr IN- STORES NOW! LLL U LUI,. 1 A BILLBOARD SPOTLIGHT: PAGE 21 . atv`I EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: KEDAR MASSENBURG ACOUSTIC SOUL INDIA.ARIE HAS TAKEN EVERYONE BY STORM AND CAPTURED THE HEARTS OF MILLIONS! $5.95 US $6.95 CANADA Her Debut Album "SHE'S THE FEMALE SHAKESPEARE OF OUR TIME" 5> -JOE -JIVE RECORDING ARTIST featuring the Hit Singles "LOVE HER GROENY, SOULFUL SOUNDS - SHEDS AMAZING AND REFRESHING -MW "Video" and "Brown Skin" "A GENTLE GENIUS LIVES IN THE MIND, VOICE AND HANDS OF THIS WOMAN...SO GOOD" -STEVIE WONDFF' i o 74808 02 52 7 ADVERTISEMENT

www.americanradiohistory.com "Bob Dylan's first piece of music since Time Out Of Mind, his Grammy winning 1997 return to form. And the good news is that the introspective, roots -rcck track, titled Things Have Changed, [from the movie, Wonder Boys] is so strong that it would have been one of the three or four most commanding tunes on that album... the song is filled with the provocative, pLzzle -like declarations that have characterized his most me inorable work."

- Robert Hilburn, Los Angeles Times

We congratulate Bob Dylan on his Academy Award and Golden Globe for Things Have Changed, and on a body of work that remains forever young

With loge and respect from your Colf.rnbia Records family.

www.bobciylan.corr www.columbiareords.corr

SC NY MUSIC SC UNDTRAX

"Columbia° and «. leg. U.S. Pat. Things Have Changed & Tm. Olt. Mara Registrada., Available on both albums. © 2001 Sony Music Entelainment Inc.

www.americanradiohistory.com Billboard Clubs Scale Back Freebies, Employees BY ED CHRISTMAN "we were moving to a business where ber of free CDs to new members and Editor in Chief: TIMOTHY WHITE EDITORIAL NEW YORK -After negotiations on two -thirds of CDs were free and one -third existing members by 25 millions, Flan- Executive Editor: BRADLEY BAMBARGER Managing Editor: DON JEFFREY Director of Special Issues: Gene Sculatti; Dalet Brady, Associate Director; merging the two major record clubs were sold," he says. "Now, we are ders says. Katy Kroll, Assistant Editor; Marin Jorgensen, Special Issues Coordinator ended, Columbia House and BMG Direct approaching a 50/50 split." He adds that he would like to reduce Bureau Chiefs: Leila Cobo (Caribbean and Latin America), Bill Holland (Washington), Melinda Newman (L.A.), Phyllis Stark (Nashville) have downsized and restructured in order In an attempt to increase revenue and free CD distribution further. But that Art Director: Jeff Nisbet; Assistant: Raymond Carlson Associate Editor: Wayne Hoffman to maintain profitability. rationalize the opening of the Colorado depends on the two clubs' front -end Copy Chief: Bruce Janicke Copy Editor: Andrew Boorstyn On April 3, Columbia House said it City facility, which was built in the mid - offers, which historically have been the Senior Editor: Ed Christman, Retail (N.Y.) Senior Writers: Chris Morris (L.A.), Chuck Taylor (N.Y.) would shutter its Bloomington, Ind., ware- '9Os when the record clubs appeared on way in which they compete for new mem- Talent Editor: Larry Flick (N.Y.) house end its Colorado way to becoming a $2 billion annual bers. Over the past decade, the free album Special Correspondent/Music Publishing Editor: Jim Bessman by the of June and their Rap/R &B Music: Gail Mitchell, Editor (L.A.) City, Colo., offer increased Country/Christian Music: Deborah Evans Price (Nashville) Dance Music: Michael Paoletta, Editor (N.Y.) warehouse by from 8 to 13 Pro Audio: Christopher Walsh, Editor (N.Y.) Digital Entertainment: Eileen Fitzpatrick, Editor (L.A.) the fourth qua- `We cannot make a profit units, before Radio: Frank Saxe, Editor (N.Y.) rter, consoli- dropping back Heatseekers Features/Music Video: Carla Hay, Editor (N.Y.) SMG Marketing & Technology: Brian Garrity, Editor (N.Y.) if we get ripped off by to 12. The Touring Reporter: Ray Waddell (Nashville) dating opera- D I R T Financial Reporter: Matt Benz (N.Y.) E( tions into its 1 back -end com- Assistant Editor: Jill Pesselnick (L.A.) consumers who are Reporter: Rashaun Hall (N.Y.) million- square- mitments Contributors: Fred Bronson, Ramiro Burr, Lisa Collins, Richard Henderson, Marci Kenny, Larry LeBlanc, Moira McCormick, David Nathan, Catherine foot Terre Haute, Ind., facility. The two looking for a physical were weakened as well. Applefeld Olson, Dylan Siegler, Julie Taraska, Steve Traiman facilities employ 700 people, but "In January, in VHS, we went from International Editor in Chief: ADAM WHITE shuttered International Deputy Editor: Thom Duffy the addition of video business and order- Napster.' seven to five free in our offer," Flanders International Editor: Tom Ferguson International News Editor: Gordon Masson processing to Terra Haute will increase its notes. "So we are moving in that direc- Bureau Chiefs: Christie Eliezer (Australasia), Kai R. Lofthus (Nordic), -SCOTT FLANDERS, Steve McClure (Asia), Wolfgang Spahr (Germany) work force by 300, resulting in a net reduc- tion. The challenge is that, with a com- Contributing Editors: Sam Andrews, Nigel Hunter, Kwaku, COLUMBIA HOUSE Paul Sexton, Nigel Williamson tion of 400 people at the warehouses. petitor, we cannot unilaterally disarm." Assistant to Editor In Chief: Jaime Yates In addition, Columbia House's 500 -per- BMG Direct traditionally uses an CHARTS & RESEARCH Director of Charts: GEOFF MAYFIELD son headquarters staff will be downsized business, Flanders says that Columbia approach that advertises, "12 CDs for the Chart Managers: Keith Caulfield (Production Credits), Anthony Colombo (Main- stream Rock, Spotlight Recaps) Ricardo Companioni (Dance, Latin), Steven by about 100 people. Total layoffs will be House weakened its credit -screening price of one with nothing more to buy Graybow (Jazz, Blues, Modern Rock), Wade Jessen (Country, Contemporary has tried to fight Christian, Gospel), Jonathan Kurant (Adult Contemporary, Adult Top 40), 500, or about 10% of the work force. practices. That resulted in the acquisition ever." Columbia House Geoff Mayfield (Billboard 200, R &B/Hip Hop Albums, Heatseekers, Catalog), During the week of March 26, BMG of customers who took that by offering a club called CDHQ, which Silvio Pietroluongo (Hot 100, Top 40 Tracks, R &B /Hip -Hop Singles), Marc Zubatkin (Video, Classical, Kid Audio, World Music, New Age, Reggae) Direct let go 65 people, or 4% of its work advantage of front -end copies the BMG offer. Flanders says he will Chart Production Manager: Michael Cusson Archive Research Manager: Adam Koelsch force, including 50 people at its New York offers like the popular keep CDHQ running as long as BMG Associate Chart Production Manager: Alex Vitoulis Administrative Assistants: Keith Caulfield (L.A.), Mary DeCroce (Nashville), headquarters, among them Neal Goff, senior 12 CDs for a penny, retains its approach to front -end offers. Gordon Murray (N.Y.) VP of marketing, and Nancy Rachman, VP without fulfilling the On the other hand, another club that SALES Associate Publisher/Worldwide: IRWIN KORNFELD of new member acquisition. In their place, back -end of the agree- Columbia House was experimenting with, Group Advertising Director (East & Telemarketing): Pat Jennings Advertising Directors: Andy Anderson (Urban), Ian Remmer (West) Sharon Siegel, VP of member marketing, ment that required buy- Play, has been shut down, he says. Play New York: Evan Braunstein, Joe Maimone L.A.: Aki Kaneko, Darren Strothers, Michelle Wright was placed in charge of the marketing ing four to six CDs at dispensed with the negative -option poli- Nashville: Phil Hart department. BMG Direct declines to com- 1 :F full price during the cy employed by record clubs whereby Advertising Coordinators: Eric Vitoulis _ Advertising Assistants: Inga Espenhain, Allison Farber ment beyond acknowledging the changes. FLANDERS first two years of mem- members have to mail back postcards Classified/Directories: Jeff Serrette Associate Publisher/International: GENE SMITH Record clubs, which accounted for bership. refusing product each month or else it Advertising Director (Europe): Christine Chinetti to Asia -Pacific/Australia: Linda Matich 612 -9440 -7777. Fax: 612 -9440 -7788 14.7% of all albums sold in the U.S. in the "We cannot make a profit if we get would be sent and billed them. Japan: Aki Kaneko 323 -525 -2299 mid- 1990s, have hit ripped off by consumers who are looking Another advantage that Columbia House France: Francois Millet, 33 -1- 4549 -2933 hard times over the Latin America/Miami: Marcia Oliva! 305 -864 -7578. Fax: 305-864 -3227 past three years, and their share is about for a physical Napster," Flanders says. has over BMG Direct is its video club, which Mexico/West Coast Latin: Daisy Ducret 323 -782 -6250 MARKETING & LICENSING half as much as before, Billboard esti- "The challenge we had to face is eliminat- has been growing quickly and profitably. Associate Publisher: HOWARD APPELBAUM DVD sales are exceeding even our Promotion Director: Peggy Altenpohl mates. It is estimated that the two record ing the amount of fraud ... and keeping "Our Director of Rights & Clearances: Susan Kaplan clubs' combined revenue was about $1.6 our credit screening strong." aggressive expectations," Flanders says. Associate Art Director: Melissa Subatch Promotion Coordinator: Alexandra Merceron billion last year, of which about $500 mil- Eliminating such customers has result- Similarly, its online club is exceeding Assistant Marketing Manager: Lauren Erlichman Flanders, who adds Director of Conferences & Special Events: Michele Jacangelo lion was Columbia House's video business. ed in a decrease in free CDs and an the expectations, says Special Events Coordinator: Phyllis Demo The record -club decline was fueled by increase in revenue per unit, he says. Last that Columbia House generated $150 mil- Sponsorship Coordinator: Cebele Rodriguez Circulation Director: JEANNE JAMIN the end of the consumer trend of replacing year, Columbia House reduced the num- lion online last year. Group Sales Manager: Katie Ducheine Circulation Promotion Manager: Stacy Wahl vinyl albums with CDs; the growth of Circulation Assistant: Jason Acosta International Circulation Marketing Director: Ben Eva online stores, which have stolen catalog Circulation Marketing: Stephanie Beames, Paul Brigden market share; and the increasingly com- PRODUCTION Director of Production & Manufacturing: MARIE R. GOMBERT petitive record-club environment, which Advertising Production Manager: Johny Wallace resulted in more free product distributed Taiwan Piracy threatens Trade Advertising Manufacturing Manager: Lydia Mikulko Advertising Production Coordinator: Chris Dexter to club members. The latter element put Editorial Production Director: Terrence C. Sanders Editorial Production Supervisor/OPS Administrator: Anthony T. Stallings an end to the record clubs' role as cash BY TIM CULPAN ment agencies as the Intellectual Property Specials Production Editor: Marc Giaquinto Systems/Technology Supervisor: Barry Bishin cows for their owners. TAIPEI, Taiwan -Taiwan's poor track Office, "significant deficiencies remain with Senior Composition Technician: Susan Chicola Composition Technicians: Leilla Brooks, Rodger Leonard, Maria Manliclic In its heyday, Columbia House could record in stamping out CD piracy has respect to Taiwan's IP protection." While Directories Production Manager: Len Durham Classified Production Assistant: Gene Williams generate as much as $100 million in cash landed it in hot water, and the country Taiwan's government has been working NEW MEDIA flow, but last year and this year, the com- now faces the threat of trade sanctions. since 1998 to improve laws and regulations Editorial Director: KEN SCHLAGER Billboard Bulletin: Carolyn Horwitz (Managing Editor), Wes Orshoski (News pany has been bleeding red ink. A report released by the U.S. trade rep- on intellectual property rights, enforcement Editor), Lars Brendle (International Editor) Eileen Fitzpatrick (Associate Believing that the marketplace could no resentative (USTR) has attacked Taiwan's and prosecution have been hampered. Editor), Troy Carpenter (Assistant Editor), Todd Martens (Assistant Editor) Billboard.com: Barry Jeckell (Senior Editor), Jonathan Cohen (News Editor). longer support two clubs, Warner Music attempts to protect intellectual property "U.S. industries remain concerned that Chucky Thomas (Senior Editor /Europe), Sam D. Bell (Director, Business Devel- opment), Rachel Vilson (Product Manager) Group (WMG) and Sony Music Enter- (IP) rights, which suggests that the country the judicial system is not effectively address- ADMINISTRATION tainment, co- owners of Columbia House, may move onto the USTR's Special 301 Pri- ing IP cases," the report says. "Generally, Business Manager: Joellen Sommer Distribution Director: Edward Skiba had been trying to unload it. First, they ority Watch list. The annual "National Trade IP holders find that the procedures them- Business Development Manager: Barbara Grieninger Billing: Maria Ruiz tried to merge it with CDnow, but that Estimate Report," which includes a 10 -page selves acting as barriers and penalties are Credit: Shawn Norton fell WMG Time on Taiwan, pointed to "conflicting or inadequate. The fact that only prosecutors Assistant to the Publisher: Sylvia Sirin deal apart when parent chapter Warner agreed to be acquired by Ameri- unclear lines of bureaucratic authority" as can initiate cases and bring charges also lim- PRESIDENT & PUBLISHER: HOWARD LANDER ca Online. stymieing intellectual property rights its active enforcement." BILLBOARD OFFICES: Then the two owners resumed talks enforcement efforts. In 1999, the U.S. Customs Service seized New York Washington, D.C. London 770 Broadway 1700 K St., N.W., Endeavour House with BMG about selling Columbia House. Released March 31, the report outlines the $42 million worth of counterfeit goods com- N.Y., NY 10003 Suite 306 189 Shaftesbury Avenue Since talks had taken place on and off U.S.' trading status with other nations and ing from Taiwan, which made Taiwan the 646 -654 -4400 Wash., D.C. 20006 London WC2H 8TJ edit fax 646 -654 -4681 202 -833 -8692 +44 (0)20 7 420 -6003 throughout 1999 and 2000, the two parties is seen as a guide to the USTR's policy on No. 1 source of pirated CDs and DVDs. advertising fax 646- 654-4799 fax 202-833-8672 fax: +44 (0)20 7 420 -6014 decided once and for all, sources say, to Special 301 Priority Watch status, which is Enforcement by Taiwan authorities result-

Los Angeles Nashville push for a do -or -die resolution late last due to be announced at the end of April. Tai- ed in success last year: Taiwan -sourced 5055 Wilshire Blvd. 49 Music Square W. year, which apparently failed in the open- wan is already on the USTR Special 301 counterfeit goods fell to 12% of total seizures Los Angeles, CA 90036 Nashville, TN 37203 323 -525 -2300 615 -321 -4290 ing months of 2001. With the ending of Watch List but now has a high chance of by the U.S. in the first half of 2000, compared fax 323- 525- 2394/2395 fax 615 -320 -0454 those talks, each company has embarked receiving the more severe "priority" status, to 43% in 1999. on its own strategy to strengthen its busi- which could result in a range of retaliatory But the report also points to the absence To Subscribe call USA: 800 -745-8922, Europe: +44 (0) 1858435326 International: 740 -382 -3322 ness. trade sanctions from the U.S. aimed at penal- of laws requiring source ID codes on such

BILLBOARD.COM: http://www.billboard.com At Columbia House, CEO Scott Flan- izing Taiwan and forcing it to take stronger "optical media" as CDs, DVDs, and Video 646-654-5548, [email protected] ders says that downsizing is just part of action to curb intellectual property piracy. CDs, as well as the lack of licensing and the reorganization. The company is re- The report addresses a range of trade tracking mechanisms for optical media. Both PRESIDENT: Howard Lander structuring its business model as well. He issues, such as trade barriers, government of those concerns are being addressed by the

Vice Presidents: Howard Appelbaum, Marie says the company has worked hard to procurement, and corruption. But it's the Ministry of Economic Affairs, which has Gombert, Irwin Kornfeld, Karen Oertley, reduce the amount of free CDs given to area of IP rights that is likely to put Taiwan drafted an optical media law that is expect- Ken Schlager, Joellen Sommer, Adam White Billboard Music Group Director of Research: Michael Ellis new and existing members. Due to the on the priority watch list. The report said ed to be passed by the Legislative Yuan competitive nature of the record clubs, that despite recent efforts by such govern- later this month.

BILLBOARD APRIL 14,2001 www.billboard.com 3 www.americanradiohistory.com No. 1 IN BILLBOARD 'a. VOLUME 113 NO. 15 THIS WEEK THIS WEEK THIS WEEK BiIIb.arsl THIS WEEK THIS WEEK THIS WEEK THE BILLBOARD 200 82 * UNTIL THE END OF TIME 2PAC AMARU/DEATH ROW TOP OF THE NEWS 33 Rhythm Section: Janet's case their sounds. "All for You" gets bumped to the CLASSICAL 43 6 MTVi and RioPort launch 72 The Modern Age: Staind's * VERDI ANDREA BOCELU PHILIPS download service with majors. top of the R &B/hip -hop singles Aaron Lewis discusses the CLASSICAL CROSSOVER chart, thanks to strong first - spontaneous nature of 'Out- * CROUCHING TIGER, HIDDEN DRAGON 43 ARTISTS if MUSIC week sales. side," his collaboration with SOUNDTRACK SONY CLASSICAL 8 Executive Turntable: 37 Dance: The Beggars Group Limp Bizkit's Fred Durst. COUNTRY 42 David Massey is promoted to offers a feast of dance music 73 Music Video: Napster, T O BROTHER, WHERE ART THOU? SOUNDTRACK MERCURY * senior VP, A &R, for Sony Music via its eight imprints. Burly Bear, and Palm team to O Entertainment. HEATSEEKERS Country: Hatch Show promote the band Skindiver. P 20 39 * L.D.50 MUDVAYNE NO NAME Print's posters classic get FEATURES INDEPENDENT the historical treatment with 67 Classifieds A * WORLD WRESTUNG FEDERATION: WWF THE MUSIC VOL 5 59 a coffee -table tome from L JIM JOHNSTON SMACK DOWNI Chronicle Books. 69 Update /Goodworks: Coun- B INTERNET try singer Tim Rushlow joined 62 43 Classical /Keeping Score: U * DROPS OF JUPITER TRAIN AWARE hundreds of families to honor Dawn Upshaw performs works of Alzheimer's sufferers with a M JAZZ 44 Bach and Henry Purcell on her candlelight vigil. S * PURE JAZZ VARIOUS ARTISTS Urli VERVE latest Nonesuch release, Angels right -clearance system. 78 The Hot 100 Spotlight: JAZZ Hide Their Faces. Janet's 'All for You captures / CONTEMPORARY 44 54 Hits of the World: * KISSES IN THE RAIN RICK BRAUN WARNER BROS 44 Jazz/Blue Notes: Drift, the the pole position. Hear'Say's Popstars holds on newest album from saxophonist NEW AGE to the top spot on the U.K. 84 Between the Bullets: For 18 Michael Blake, borrows from his the second time since his 1996 * A DAY WITHOUT RAIN ENYA REPRISE albums chart. experiences with the Jazz Com- death, 2Pac tops the albums 55 Global Music Pulse: The POP CATALOG poser's Collective. chart. success of No Angels' Elle'- * MY OWN PRISON CREED WIND -UP 45 Songwriters & Publishers: Ments has Polydor ready to R &B/HIP -HOP Raquel Button expands her rep- break the group across Europe. 36 The Black Crowes make * UNTIL THE END OF TIME 2PAC AMARU/DEATH ROW 12 ertoire to include songs of Edith their V2 debut, Lions. Piaf and others. MERCHANTS h MARKETING THE BILLBOARD HOT 100 80 12 The Beat: Twin concerts to 56 Rock River Communications * ALL FOR YOU JANET VIRGIN 46 Pro Audio: The Zumpano celebrate a classic folk -music Audio Complex's new Amek is providing soothing sounds to anthology. online shoppers via its Web - ADULT CONTEMPORARY 71 console gives it a leg up on the * I HOPE YOU DANCE LEE ANN WOMACK MCA NASHVILLE sound division. 16 Boxscore: The Allman competition. Brothers Band grosses more 59 Declarations of Indepen- ADULT TOP 40 71 47 Latin Notas: Rafael Gil is than $1 million at New York's dents: The Dream Syndicate's * THANK YOU DIDO ARISTA appointed president/CEO of EMI Beacon Theatre. Steve Wynn issues a new solo Recorded Music -Latin. COUNTRY 40 19 Continental Drift: Singer disc, Here Come the Miracles, H * WHO I AM JESSICA ANDREWS DREAMWORKS on his Down There imprint. O Mark Islam offers country- INTERNATIONAL inflected tunes on The Fine 60 Retail Track: Valley DANCE / CLUB PLAY 38 51 Japan's e- License claims it IS IT LOVE ? CHIU HI FLY RAZOR 6 TIE * Print. is the country's first Internet copy- Media hopes to see business improvements under new CEO 20 Popular Uprisings: Saul S DANCE / MAXI -SINGLES SALES 38 Peter Berger. * STRANGER IN MY HOUSE TAMIA ELEKERA Williams sets his poetry to music on his American/ Colum- 62 Sites + Sounds: Wireless N HOT LATIN TRACKS 47 bia debut, Amethyst Rock Star. delivery of audio and video is * SOLO OUIERO AMARTE RICKY MARTIN COLUMBIA 29 Reviews & Previews: slowly making progress. Home Video: DataPlay is L R &B/HIPHOP 34 Albums from Bosavi, pianist 63 85 Billboard.com: What's E * ALL FOR YOU JANET VIRGIN Fazil Say, and Rammstein are emerging as an alternative format online this week. in the spotlight. for home video. S RAP 33 86 Market Watch CITY BOOGA BASEMENT 32 R &B: Missy Elliott readies 66 Childs Play: Globalstage * WHAT WOULD YOU DO? HIGH 86 Chart Beat: Motown's to hit the road in support of her brings the theatergoing experi- India.Arie makes chart ROCK / MAINSTREAM ROCK TRACKS 72 Gold Mind /Elektra release. ence home for kids with its history with her debut set, * DUCK AND RUN 3 DOORS DOWN REPUBLIC upcoming videos. 33 Words & Deeds: MC Solaar Acoustic Soul. ROCK / MODERN ROCK TRACKS 72 dances with the devil on the first PROGRAMMING 86 Homefront: Billboard and * DRIVE INCUBUS IMMORTAL single from his latest set, 70 NPR's Mountain Stage lets Telemundo announce perform- Cinquime As. ers for this year's Latin Awards. TOP 40 TRACKS 71 artists in various genres show- * ANGEL SHAGGY FEATURING RAYVON MCA

TOP VIDEO SALES 64 V * MEET THE PARENTS UNIVERSAL STUDIOS HOME VIDEO I DVD SALES * CHARLIE'S ANGELS: SPECIAL EDITION 64 l_J COWMBIA TRISTAR HOME VIDEO Canada's Notiman Recalled As Jazz Master E KID VIDEO O * LADY AND THE TRAMP II: SCAMP'S ADVENTURE 66 BY LARRY LeBLANC Koffman was music director of Toron- composition "Blues à la Canadiana" was WALT DISNEY HOME VIDEO TORONTO-After a lengthy battle with to's premier jazz club, George's Spaghetti retitled "Swingin' Shepherd Blues" by S icon Moe House, 1956 its in 1998. Morty Palitz, who RENTALS 64 cancer, Canadian jazz Koffman from until closure producer wanted a * MEET THE PARENTS UNIVERSAL STUDIOS HOME VIDEO died March 28 in Orangeville, Ontario - From 1968 to 2000, Koffman also played title with greater appeal. "Swingin' the same day he and pianist Oscar Peter- in Canada's most prominent big band, Rob Shepherd Blues" became an interna-

No. 1 ON THIS WEEK'S UNPUBLISHED CHARTS son were named as the first inductees into McConnell & the Boss Brass, and in lead- tional hit in 1958, reaching No. 23 on Bill- the Canadian Jazz and Blues Hall of Fame, ing Canadian orchestras led by Jimmy board's singles chart in the U.S. and hit- BLUES scheduled to open this June in Barrie, Dale, Guido Basso, and ting the same position on the U.K. * RIDING WITH THE KING B.B. KING & ERIC CLAPTON DUCK/REPRISE Ontario. Koffman was 72. Peter Appleyard. Over singles chart. It has been recorded by CONTEMPORARY CHRISTIAN Koffman released 30 albums in his five - the years, he was a fea- such artists as Ted Heath (No. 14 in the 1958) 15 * SONGS 4 WORSHIP - SHOUT TO THE LORD VARIOUS ARTISTS INTEGRITY decade career, playing saxophone, clarinet, tured soloist with the U.K. in and Ella Fitzgerald (No. and flute. He is best known for his 1958 bands of Benny Good- in the U.K. the same year). GOSPEL international hit "Swingin' Shepherd man, Quincy Jones, In the 1970s, Koffman recorded nine * UVE IN LONDON AND MORE... DONNIE MCCLURKIN VERITY Blues," which was recorded by more than Dizzy Gillespie, and albums for GRT Records of Canada, KID AUDIO 100 artists. His final album, Moe Koffman Woody Herman. And including pop -styled recordings of classical * TOY STORY 2 READ -ALONG WALT DISNEY Project's MKP, was released by Univer- Koffman was a first -call music -Moe Koffman Plays Bach (1971) sal Music Canada in June 2000-the same KOFFMAN player in Canada for and Vivaldi's Four Seasons (1972) -that THE BILLBOARD LATIN 50 month he made his last public appearance, film soundtracks and reached gold status (50,000 units sold) in * ANSIA DE AMAR CONJUNTO PRIMAVERA FONOVISA at the Toronto Jazz Festival. TV and commercial work. Canada. In the '80s, Koffman recorded a MUSIC VIDEO Ross Reynolds, chairman emeritus of Koffman first found success as a series of jazz recordings for the Toronto- * THE UP IN SMOKE TOUR VARIOUS ARTISTS EAGLE VISION Universal Music Canada, says Koffman recording artist. In 1957, he landed his based independent Duke Street. REGGAE never took his music for granted. group a record deal with Jubilee Records "Moe set a standard that all musicians * CATCH A FIRE -DELUXE EDITION "Despite being an incredible musician, in New York. During the session for try to achieve," says keyboardist Doug BOB MARLEY AND THE WAILERS ISLAND he still practiced four to five hours a their first album, Cool and Hot Sax, at Riley, a longtime collaborator. "He was a WORLD MUSIC day," Reynolds says. the RCA Victor Studio in Toronto, his master player who had so much soul." * WHO LET THE DOGS OUT BAHA MEN S -CURVE

4 www.billboard.com BILLBOARD APRIL 14,2001 www.americanradiohistory.com 40% ALC. /VOL. (80 PROOF) I LITER

MANDARIN FLAVORED VODKA PRODUCED AND BOTTLED IN ANUS, SWEDEN BY THE ABSOLUT COMPANY A DIVISION OF VAS VINA SPRIT AR

ABSOLUT , N. MANDRIN. MANDARIN FLAVORELI ,DKA. PRODUCT OF S':Yí t 4940 Al VOL1.11 I80 PROOF). ABSOLUT COUNTRY OF SWEDEN VODKA K . GLUT, ABSOLC r )- LCO K ABSCALLIGRAPHY AND ABSOLUTVODKA.COM I PAPPMARKS OWN H tî'/IN 8, SPRIT AB. X71999 VAS VIN 8 SPRIT AB IMPORTED BY NE p.DItS1 Or ',.GRAM, NEW YOF. ENJOY OUR QUALITY RESPONSIBLY.

www.americanradiohistory.com Digital Delìvery In Europe New Download Servìce launched MTVi And RioPort Offer Music From Web Radio Stations Is The Focus Of Plug.ln BY EILEEN FITZPATRICK MTVi president /CEO Nicholas be if Tower Records were just a big LOS ANGELES -Industry ana- Butterworth expects that by the end warehouse ?" he asks. "Going to BY BRIAN GARRITY However, modest Internet adop- lysts predict that even with all five of the year, the sites will be able to Tower is fun because of the way they BARCELONA -The European tion rates due to high connection major -label record companies aboard, offer 50% of music seen on the MTV market the music in the store." online music market will grow by costs and the slow development of it will take more than label participa- and VH1 cable channels. Another Like Romano, Kasrel agrees that more than 80% in the next five years, improved wireless- commerce plat- tion for RioPort and MTVi's new radio channel, Countrycom, will also offering downloadable singles and from 323 million euros ($284 million) forms (see Sites and Sounds, page download initiative to succeed. offer the service later this year. albums isn't enough to convince con- in 2000 to 2 billion euros ($1.85 bil- 62)- coupled with the strategic MTVi, the online arm of MTV The ability to burn a CD or trans- sumers to purchase digital product lion) in 2006, according to a new fore- and financial complexities of Pan - Networks, and online music service fer tracks to a portable device will online. cast from Jupiter Media Metrix European E- commerce, which RioPort have launched a service vary, depending on the digital rights Butterworth says that the site will unveiled at the PIug.In Europe con- involves multiple currencies - whereby consumers can access granted by each label, says RioPort offer consumers a "comprehensive ference, held April 2-3 here. promise to make the rollout of rich - downloadable content through president /CEO Jim Long. "That's and complete online experience." He Sales of CDs media stream- new radio stations on MTV.com and still being worked out," he says. and Long were unclear about whether figure to be the PLUG o1N ing and VH1.com. If a consumer wants to Some tracks may not be available at the tracks would come packaged with primary driver of download offer- download a song, it will cost all due to additional clearances re- any bonus or exclusive material to Europe's online ings anything between 99 cents and $1.99 for the quired by publishing companies. encourage customers to buy them. music revenue over that period. but easy, executives and analysts track. Complete albums will be Using Microsoft Windows Audio In addition to being an almost one - According to the Jupiter study, say. available for $11.98- $18.98 (Bill - and Intertrust security and digital stop shop for downloads, the service E- commerce sales of CDs will still "What this industry has to do over boardBulletin, April 4). rights management, consumers will will offer reliability and quality, unlike account for 63% of European the course of the next year is hunker Between 8,000 and 10,000 tracks not have the option to share the track Napster, the partner companies say. online music revenue in 2006. down and make these technologies should be available when the service or upload it to Napster. "Napster has filled a demand, but But most of the talk at the con- and business models work for con- launches at the end of this month While enticing all the majors to it's in a static form," says EMI VP of fab- presented by Jupiter in associ- sumers," says Universal Music from BMG Entertainment, EMI finally release content to an Internet new media Ted Cohen. "Right now, ation with Billboard- centered International executive VP Tim Recorded Music, Sony Music Enter- distributor is a huge step, enticing con- it's a phone book with a bunch of around emerging next -generation Bowen. tainment, Universal Music Group, sumers to buy it is another matter. files. Competing against free is digital- distribution opportunities in Among the most outspoken sup- and Warner Music Group. "It doesn't matter how many deals impossible, but free is illegal, and Europe, which are expected to make porters of the potential of digital dis- "It's great that they've gotten all are made," says Forrester Research when Napster is monetized it will be up the other 37% of online music tribution was Bertelsmann eCom- five labels together, but we don't see analyst Bruce Kasrel. "The issue is, another option." retailing in five years, with sub- merce Group (BeCG) president/CEO a future for à la carte downloads," How do they make money? You can't Napster, which is partnered with scription sales totaling 463 million Andreas Schmidt, who in the con- says Jupiter Media Metrix analyst treat this like an existing medium." Bertelsmann, is expected to launch euros ($407 million) in 2006 and ference keynote declared that Dannielle Romano. "This is a great Kasrel says that in order for con- its subscription service July 1. It is download sales totaling 321 million reports of the demise of the belea- first step, but we think a subscription sumers to purchase digital downloads, under a court order to block copy- euros ($282 million). guered Napster file- sharing service model would work better." the experience must be creative and righted material from its service but "The European music consumer is are overstated. Indeed, consumers have not fun. "If you think about it in tradi- hasn't effectively filtered out all of the demanding more and more services "Napster is still alive," he said, warmed up to the various download tional retail terms, what fun would it major -label content. online-the opportunity is there for pointing out that it is adding about programs launched by each of the the taking," Jupiter analyst Mark 300,000 users a day. He said it now five majors over the past year. Online Mulligan told attendees. (Continued on page 16) retailers, such as Emusic, have also struggled to attract customers. Artistliirect Enlists field BY EILEEN FITZPATRICK within the past year. The 4-year- Modern Jazz Quartet's Jahn Lewis Dies LOS ANGELES -After strug- old company went public in March gling in the online music space, 2000, just before the dotcom bust. BY BRADLEY BAMBARGER the group's Atlantic years across four School, The Golden Striker /Jazz ArtistDirect will begin concen- Last fall it laid off about 30 employ- and STEVE GRAYBOW discs. Abstractions, and A Milanese Story/ trating on more traditional ees, leaving about 120 staffers. Renowned as a pioneer in taking The MJQ disbanded in 1974 but re- Animal Dance. businesses. Primarily an E- commerce site, modern jazz from the nightclub to the formed in '81, continuing to record for Born May 3, 1920, in La Grange, Ill., In the first step toward reor- ArtistDirect sells merchandise concert hall, composer/pianist John such labels as Pablo and performing Lewis studied music and anthropology ganizing its efforts, the company through exclusive deals with Lewis was eulogized by Atlantic live into the '90s. With Kay's death in at the University of New Mexico. His is launching Radar Records, a artists and bands. The site also Group co-CEO Ahmet Ertegun as a 1994, drummer Mickey Roker sat in, education was temporarily interrupt- label helmed by former Inter- provides a limited amount of "great gentleman "-typifying the and Albert `Tootie" Heath joined later. ed when he served in a special servic- scope co- chairman Ted Field. In a music programming and commu- esteem in which Lewis' dignified Atlantic issued the star-studded A 40th es unit in Europe during World War II. preliminary agreement, Field will nity features. manner and elegant music have long Anniversary Celebration in 1994, with After the war, Lewis joined trumpeter also be named chairman /CEO of Forrester Research analyst been held by colleagues and fans. the guests including Phil Woods, Fred- Dizzy Gillespie's band, replacing Thelo- ArtistDirect (BillboardBulletin, Bruce Kasrel says a market still Lewis died March 29 at age 80 after a die Hubbard, Wyn- nious Monk He also toured and record- April 3). Radar Records exists for record labels that lengthy battle with prostate cancer. ton Marsalis, and ed with the likes of Charlie Parker and will operate independent- are skilled in using the In 1953, Lewis formed the Modem Bobby McFerrin. Miles Davis. Lewis' first major compo- ly of Field's Radar Pic- Internet to market their Jazz Quartet with vibraphonist Milt Five years later, sitional work, Tccata for Trumpet, was tures Inc. artists. "Look at Pixar. Jackson, bassist Percy Heath, and Jackson passed a- performed with Gillespie in 1947 at The label will be a 50/50 They're a movie company drummer Kenny Clarke (with Clarke way, putting an end Carnegie Hall. partnership between Art - that is savvy in the digital replaced by Connie Kay in '55). With to the MJQ legacy. In the late '50s, Lewis helped found istDireet and Field, who world, but you still need Lewis as musical director, the quartet Although devoted the Lenox School of Jazz in Massachu- exited Interscope in Feb- good stories," Kasrel says. was known for presenting jazz in a seri- LEWIS to the MJQ for most setts. He was musical director of the ruary (Billboard, Feb. 17). FIE LD "And ArtistDirect needs a ous, high -toned manner, wearing tuxe- of his working life, Monterey Jazz Festival from 1958 -82 "Among all the options former Interscope execu- dos onstage and performing in more Lewis began recording on his own in and musical director of the American they could have taken, [forming tive to turn out the hits." formal settings than the usual jazz club. the mid-'50s, including not only solo Jazz Orchestra from 1985 -92. Lewis the label] is complementary to Current ArtistDirect chairman Likewise, the MJQ's music was an albums but many film, TV, and the- taught at Harvard and City College of their existing businesses," says Marc Geiger will become vice ambitious mix of jazz and classical, a atrical scores. In January, Atlantic is- New York during the '70s and '80s. Field, who calls ArtistDirect an chairman and president of artist "bop meets Bach" sound that would re- sued Evolution II, the sequel to Lewis' Ertegun -whose association with "undervalued asset." services and will focus on build - main a hallmark of Lewis' career, earn- well -received 1999 solo-piano set, Evo- Lewis stems back to the MJQ's mid - Radar Records is still lining up ing the company's talent- agency ing him both accolades and criticism. lution. With a quartet setting, Evolu- '50s signing to Atlantic -said in a distribution, but Universal Music division. Geiger says the compa- The MJQ's trailblazing style was not tion II featured Lewis again revisiting statement that "the passing of the and Video Distribution is the lead- ny has $80 million in the bank and only a key aspect of the classically some vintage originals ("Django ") and incomparable John Lewis is a deeply ing contender, which is not a sur- plans on releasing a new Internet minded "third stream" movement in favorite standards ("Come Rain or tragic moment for all of us at Atlantic prise, as Universal owns Inter - jukebox technology within the late-'50s jazz but also an influence on Come Shine "). Records who have worked with him for scope. Field says that all staffing next few weeks. the free minded '60s avant - garde. The Among Lewis' earlier solo albums, so many years. He occupied a singular should be in place by June and that Despite that coming move, group's classic albums include 1955's Atlantic still has 1961's Wonderful place in modern music, and he will for- he will begin signing acts shortly. Geiger says the company is now Django on Prestige (featuring Lewis' World of Jazz album in stores, but ever be a cherished member of our The anticipated arrival of Field focused on more traditional means beloved title composition in homage to many of his later discs are out of print. label family." -and his industry clout -is wel- of earning revenue. He says, Gypsy guitarist Django Reinhardt) The Collectables label, though, has reis- Lewis is survived by his wife, Mir - come news to ArtistDirect, which "We've capped the spending for and the Atlantic titles Dedicated to sued several of his recordings on CD as jana; a son, Alexander; a daughter, has seen its stock price fall from a our online business, and betting on Connie ('60) and Lonely Woman ('62). two -fers, including The John Lewis Nina; three grandchildren; and his sis- high of $12.75 to around 69 cents Ted Field is a good bet." The deluxe MJQ 40 boxed set surveys Piano /The International Piano ter, Marylyn Gore. 6 www.billboard.com BILLBOARD APRIL14,2001 www.americanradiohistory.com

(TEN ANP çROPLKEP ir KS.RK RAJ4KL!LN FEATURING THE HIT SINGLE `'THAN "'Al' with Kirk Franklin & Mary Mary

ARTISTS APPEARING ON THE SOUNDTRACK INCLUDE Jill Scott Carl Thomas, Natalie Wilson and SOP Shawn Stockman Deborah Cox Trin -i -tee 5:7 Kurt Carr & friends featuring Tamela Mann from The Family Crystal Lewis Tamar Braxton & One Nation Crew AZ Yet Bishop Kenneth Ulmer Executive Producers: Vicki Lataillade, Claude Lataillade and Monica Bacon FO YQ 111. PROVIDENT ZN NOW suL nlvstc ;srxlnvnon S7ORFS rights 02001 Gospo Centrc. All reserved. www.gospowalk.co! Motion Picture Artwork. Photos and Fox Trademarks and Logos TM and 2001 Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation. All rights reserved

www.americanradiohistory.com ACCC Case Goes To trial Sony Makes Strategic, Int'l Moves BY CHRISTIE ELIEZER restrictions on parallel imports, claim- SYDNEY -The case by the Aus- ing CD prices would drop significantly. anises To Launch New focus Will Be Broadband tralian Competition and Consumer Australian law provides for penalties Commission (ACCC) against four ofup to $10 million Australian ($4.8 mil- In Lebanon, Egypt BY STEVE McCLURE ise, entertainment business know - record companies went to trial in the lion) per offense for companies and TOKYO -Sony Corp. announced how, and venture business develop- Federal Court April 2, with the $500,000 Australian ($240,000) per BY GORDON MASSON March 29 its intention to transform ment both within and outside the ACCC dropping charges against offense for individuals. LONDON -Sony is ramping up its itself into a "personal broadband net- company. In enhancing group cor- one company. Sony Music was dropped from the presence in the Middle East by open- work solutions company." porate value, we will pursue soft Court papers filed August 1999 case (BillboaräBuletin, April3) after ing two new stand -alone operations "As an integrated entertainment alliances with outside companies named Universal Music Australia, it agreed to pay costs of $200,000 Aus- in Lebanon and Egypt. company, Sony is making organiza- that will complement our existing Sony Music Entertainment Australia, tralian ($96,000) and agreed not to take The man charged with setting up tional changes aimed at deepening its internal resources and accelerate Warner Music Australia, and seven of action to discourage the import ofinex- these offices is Kevin Ridgely, who interactive relationship with millions the pace of change." their executives, including Warner pensive Asian-made CDs for two years. has been appointed VP of Middle of customers worldwide, offering a The changes announced by Sony finance director Gary Smerdon, Sony A statement from Sony Music says East operations, Sony Music Inter- variety of prod- include the cre- business affairs director Adrian Fitz- Sony always considered it had a strong national, by Paul Burger, president ucts and servic- ation of a new Alan, and formerPolyGram/Universal case but did not see the point in contin- of Sony Music Entertainment es optimized for group headquar- business affairs director Sue Cohen. uing "long and expensive litigation Europe. Ridgely will report to Tony the broadband CNY ters led by Idei, Also named in the suit was Paul Dick- when it could agree on a positive out- Woollcott, senior VP of Sony Music society," the . president /COO son, former group managing director come with the ACCC, even though Entertainment Europe, and will ini- Tokyo -based Kunitake Ando, of PolyGram's music operations in Aus- Sony Music always firmly believed it tially operate out of offices to be electronics and entertainment com- and executive VP /CFO Teruhisa tralia and now a direc- had at all times acted established in Beirut, Lebanon, and pany said in a statement. Tokunaka to develop group strategy; tor at Festival Mush- `I have within the law. Cairo, Egypt. To date, Sony Music Sony said the changes will capital- expanding the network connectivity room Records. In a separate case, product has been available through ize on what it describes as its unique of its electronics devices; and pursu- Consumer watch- absolutely no the ACCC's prosecu- nonexclusive distribution deals. combination of hardware and content ing a network -compatible business dog ACCC alleged tion of MIPI and its Ridgely has served as VP, business assets. The company said its five model for both its entertainment and that following the lift- idea why the GM, Michael Speck, development, for Sony Music Inter- existing "network companies," organ- financial services, largely focused on ing of parallel- import has also been dis- national since 1998. He joined the ized according to product categories, content distribution. restrictions in July unit or myself missed, by agreement, company in 1994 as senior director, will be restructured into seven "solu- Sony said a key part of its broad- 1998, record compa- by the Federal Court. business development, but prior to his tion- oriented" network companies. band strategy will be to emphasize nies that had fought was pursued.' The ACCC's proceed- Sony career, from 1987 to 1994, he was "Resources will thus be directed network -based distribution of such MIPI in with PricewaterhouseCoopers, work- into growth areas and authority fur- content as music, games, and films. the move for 10 years - MICHAEL SPECK, MIPI ings against then tried to prevent September 1999 ing in its offices in New York and, ther devolved to companies within One Tokyo -based music -industry retailers from stocking alleged it breached the more relevantly, Cairo. the network companies in accordance source criticized the plan for its lack cheaper imports by threatening to cut Trade Practices Act by assisting a Universal is also rumored to be look- with the integrated, decentralized of specifics about Sony's entertain- off local supplies and advertising sup- record company in cutting off trading ing at establishing a firmer footing in management system," the statement ment- business strategy. The source port. This was a possible breach of sec- opportunities. The ACCC has changed the Middle East market, which, accord- announced. said, "It looks like their music and film tions 46 and 48 of the Trade Practices its charges against MIPI five times. ing to International Federation of the Sony chairman /CEO Nobuyuki assets are certainly not the focus, and Act of 1974, which prohibits exclusive Speck says, "To this day, I have Phonographic Industry figures, was Idei said in the statement, "Sony will in many ways it almost seems like dealing and using market power to absolutely no idea why the unit or worth $358 million in 1999 from unit continue to focus on and consolidate there is less emphasis than even when deter retailers from engaging in com- myself was pursued. I am not aware if sales of 106 million. Although the its unique resources in brand recog- they were an old- fashioned electron- petitive conduct. any complaints were made about (Continued on page 77) nition, electronics hardware expert- ics company." The ACCC alleged that the compa- MIPI. We were routinely investigat- nies colluded with their Asian affiliates ing if stores were stocking pirated to prevent Asian wholesalers from sup- releases when these charges were plying product to Australian retailers. laid, or asking a record company exec- It further alleged Sony and Music utive to confirm if a company in anoth- EMI Bolsters Scandinavian Presence Industry Piracy Investigations (NIIPI) er country had an office." schemed with an Indonesian whole- MIPI long disputed the ACCC's This article was prepared by Kai R. Ritto. In recent days, Ritto has taken "We need to have a sharper focus saler to deny CDs to an Australian claim that there is no connection Lo,f thus in Oslo, with additive a 1 report- several steps to grow EMI's business on specific market areas," Chris- company, named in court documents as between the deregulation of the local ing by Jonathan Mander iv Helsinki in the region, with a focus on increas- tensen says. "There are different Tempo, a Perth -based importer. music market and the rise of piracy. and Charles Ferro in Copenhagen. ing the company's involvement with processes involved in marketing local ACCC's chairman, Alan Fels, a long- According to MIPI, piracy has local repertoire. and international repertoire. We have time critic of major-label practices, is increased to 7% of the Australian music Being the No. 1 label in Denmark On April 2, EMI's affiliate in an extremely high market share, and pursuing penalties of $20 million Aus- market-equivalent to $70 million Aus- and Finland, as well as No. 2 in Swe- Helsinki said it had purchased one of to maintain it in such a tough market, tralian ($9.6 million). Fels was chairman tralian ($33.6 million) a year-up from den and Norway, simply isn't good Finland's most significant indies, the we need to be specialized, as it takes of the now defunct Prices Surveillance 4% before restrictions were lifted in enough for EMI Music Scandinavia Tampere -based Poko Rekords, from a lot of resources when attempting to Authority, which led the battle to lift July 1998. and Finland president/CEO Michael founder/managing director Kari Epe market artists abroad." Helenius, while giving him autonomy EMI will retain Flex Records and to continue running the 10-man com- RecArt as separate A &R sources in pany. Helenius will report to Ritto. Denmark, but Flex's marketing and E X E C U T I V E T U R N T A B L E Among Poko's acts are Eppu Nor - promotion activities will be integrat- maali, J. Karjalainen, Ismo Alanko, ed into Medley. Flex GM Kenneth RECORD COMPANIES. David Massey Popeda, the 69 Eyes, and Aknestik. Bager will remain with the company is promoted to senior VP of A &R The following day, EMI announced and will launch a label, Music for for Sony Music Entertainment in the appointment of Nils Heldal, chan- Dreams. New York and London. He was nel manager at public top 40/alternative RecArt, which will handle the mar- executive VP of A &R for Epic radio station NRK P3, as its new man- keting and promotion ofits own artists Records Group. aging director in Oslo, effective June 1. (while outsourcing sales and adminis- Randy Acker is promoted to VP In Denmark, Ritto is now effec- tration to EMI), is currently based at of Def Jam /Def Soul Records in tively delegating his local duties to the headquarters of the CMC Records New York. He was VP of A &R. MASSEY MITCHELL NIEVES GOMEZ four new operational heads in order division in Aalborg, but will be moved Essential Records promotes ;,u dedicate more of hic time to l,y its managing director, delis Ove Brian Mitchell to VP /GM and addressing new -media -related issues, Friis, to Aarhus at the beginning of Nina Williams to senior director of Kom Farhang is named director was executive assistant to the developing Pan -Scandinavian goals May. CMC, meanwhile, will become marketing in Nashville. They were, of publicity for GoodVibe Record- chairman/CEO of Universal Music and strategies, and helping his local responsible for all special marketing respectively, VP of marketing and ings in Santa Monica, Calif. He was Group. managing directors identify and sign activities (except for such core EMI marketing director. assistant to the director of publici- suitable artists and labels. catalog artists as the Beatles). Leroy Whitaker is named VP, ty at First American Title Insur- PUBLISHERS. Eddie Gomez is pro- For EMI Music Denmark's local Under Ritto's management, EMI compensation and benefits, for ance Co. moted to VP of creative services for repertoire, primarily consisting of the has considerably tightened its grip on BMG Entertainment in New York. Doug Barrett is promoted to Bug Music in Hollywood. He was Medley and RecArt labels, Ritto has the local markets in Scandinavia. The He was VP, human resources, for director, royalty finance, for Arista senior director of creative. promoted Mik Christensen and Niko- market shares are as follows: 29% in VH1/MTV Networks. Records in New York. He was asso- laj Foss to co -GMs. They were previ- Denmark, 18.6% in Sweden, 17% in Mamie Nieves is promoted to ciate director, audits and special RELATED FIELDS. Robert Harth is ously marketing director and head of Finland (more than 20% including senior director, business and legal projects. named executive and artistic direc- A &R, respectively. EMI sales direc- Poko), and 17% in Norway. The shares affairs, for MCA Records in Santa Kira Daniels is promoted to tor of Carnegie Hall in New York. tor Michael Wermuth has been for Denmark and Norway include fig- Monica, Calif. She was director of manager of artist relations for Uni- He was president /CEO of the named director of sales and market- ures from CMC, which has separate- business and legal affairs. versal Records in New York. She Aspen Music Festival and School. ing, international repertoire. ly operated offices in those countries.

8 www.billboard.com BILLBOARD APRIL 14,2001 www.americanradiohistory.com SEARCH FOR

ON OUR SITE AND YOU'LL ACTUALLY GET SOME

Search Results:

A Hard Day's Night Abyssinia Jones All Day And All Of The Night Baby Baby Baby Baby, You Don't Know Back In The Saddle Be- Bop -A -Lula Bedtime Black Rose Body English Brass Monkey Brilliant Conversationalist Burning Love Can't Get Enough Can't Stop Can't Stop Now Carolyn Chelsea Hotel No. 2 Cherry Hill Park Chevy Van Closing Time Contagious Cracklin' Rosie Crazy For Your Love and more ...

On other music-licensing sites, cooking for "sex" will leave you feeling unsatisfied. Ours is the only major site that lets you search by topic. No registration or log -in required. Plus, we've got a project button that lets you keep notes for other projects while you search. SONYDon't$P NY just search for songs. Search for ideas. c3TV SONY /ATV MUSIC PUBLISHING www.sonyatv.com 2001 Sony /ATV Music Publishing LLC

www.americanradiohistory.com CLOSNIC apri) lo

INDEPENDENT MUSIC call body

RCA 100th ANNIVERSARY

Billboard celebrates RCA's 100 years at the forefront of the music business. We provide a historical salute, inc .J ding previews of the label's anniversary events and special releases. We also look at the extended RCA family of artists and executives. Join us for this special tribute!

issue date: may 12 ad close: apr 17 Joe Mairrone 646.654.4694 jmaimone ©billboard.com

2001 DAVID TICKLE HAWAII TOURING 25th ANNIVERSARY

This special covers the current Billboard highlights the acts Billboard salutes legendary state of the Hawaiian music going on tour this summer and producer /mixer David Tickle in scene, with an in -depth look at the rest of the year. Our com- honor of his 25th anniversary. evolving trends. We profile the prehensive report profiles the We look back at his early days artists, labels, studios, and venues hottest tours, artists and venues, engineering for Blondie to his making news as the Hawaiian plus we'll look at the agents production work for Prince and music scene flourishes, and promoters making it all U2, up to his recent status as a and deliver the latest in happen. If it's on the road pioneer in Surround Sound Hawaiian retail and radio. this yecr, it's in this issue. technology. Be a part of this Call now! Don't be left out! exciting tribute. issue date: may 12 issue date: may 19 issue date: may 26 ad close: apr 17 ad close: apr 24 ad close: may 1

Michelle Wright 323 -525 -2302 Pat Rod Je ìings 646- 654 -4614 Phil Hart 615.321.4297 mwright4 billboard.com pjennings(äbillboard.com [email protected]

UPCOMING SPECIALS

- Issue 2 Ad May 8 MINNEAPOLIS - Issue Date: May 26 Ad Close: May 1 TRISHA YEARWOOD Date: June Close:

ASIA PACIFIC QUARTERLY II - Issue Date: May 26 Ad Close: May ARIE KADURI 30TH ANNIV - Issue Date: June 9 Ad Close: May 14

BLACK MUSIC MONTH - Issue Date: June 2 Ad Close: May 8 JAll - Issue Date: June 9 Ad Close: May 14

New York Los Angeles Nashville London 646.654.4696 323.525.2307 615.321.4297 44.207.420.6072

www.americanradiohistory.com Artists C POP . R & B Mus.PRO AUDIO .ROCK .RAP .DANCE .COUNTRY .LATIN .CLASSICAL .JAll Belafonte Revives Black Music Anthology Set On Buddha BY GAIL MITCHELL fonte's still- unquenched thirst for was critical that this music be put musicologist in his own right (whose LOS ANGELES -Lost and forgot- knowledge about the history and before a broader public, so that oth- eclectic taste fostered such label ten for nearly 30 years, The Long diversity of American music. ers- including African- Ameri- signings as Elvis Presley, Leontyne Road to Freedom: An Anthology of "My real intention was to provoke cans -could learn and understand Price, and Jefferson Airplane), Black Music -a boxed set chroni- an appetite to know more," says the the importance of our people's his- Marek marshaled the services of cling the African -American experi- singer/actor/human- rights activist, tory and culture," he says. "It's Reader's Digest. Having earlier ence and its rich contribution to among whose best -known albums is really a tiny work in relation to entered into a Record of the Month America's musical culture -will the 1955 smash -hit Calypso. "I what's out there." Club agreement with the publica- finally be heard starting Sept. 11. spent a lot of time in the Library of A history lesson in itself, the an- tion, Marek thought the Reader's A dream of entertainer Harry Congress listening to the large vol- thology's own long road to comple- Digest marketing expertise would Belafonte's, the endeavor lan- ume of recorded material gathered tion -three years of research and provide the ambitious project with guished in BMG Entertainment's from the hinterlands of America and seven years of recording -was an added advantage in terms of vaults for nearly three decades the back alleys of the big cities." paved when George Marek, then ancillary materials and distribution. until archivists rediscovered the While combing through those president of Belafonte's label RCA, Given that the quality of some of music two years ago. BMG ar- archives, Belafonte also began to gave his unqualified support to the the Library of Congress recordings chival imprint Buddha Records learn more about black music's project after being approached by "left a great deal to be desired," as will release the 80 -song, five -CD then -unchronicled history. "I felt it BELAFONTE the singer. A deeply committed Belafonte recalls, it was decided set. The original project was that this retelling of the black musi- shelved in the early '70s, when the cal experience would encompass BMG -owned RCA label and Read- new recordings, state -of-the -art for er's Digest magazine dissolved a the time. The most difficult aspect, partnership that would have uti- Anthology Reflects Impressive Hìstory notes Belafonte, was then "trying lized the monthly magazine's mar- to retain the project's authenticity keting and promotional expertise Buddha Black Music Box Spans Late 1600s To 20th Century and find the right voices, so it would to push the set. Singer/conductorJ. Hamilton Grandison estimates ation of a slave Christmas, plus songs from the be attractive to both the listener Researched and recorded be- that another two CDs could probably have come out Underground Railroad and the Civil War; and student of music." Enter Af- tween 1961 and 1971, the collection of Harry Belafonte's resurrected labor of love, The Disc three: The first half is about country moods, rican- American choral arranger/ traces the history of black music, Long Road to Freedom: An Anthology of Black featuring songs /stories of rural regions; the second conductor Leonard de Paur. starting with the 17th century (see Music. "I can remember at least 47 African songs half focuses on city moods and children's songs; Internationally known for his De story, this page). It's a far- reaching [Belafonte had researched] that were unrecorded," Disc four: Ballads that encompass "bad men" and Paur Infantry Chorus (whose serv- journey that takes listeners from says the musician-who appears on the calyp- booze, plus a minstrel show re- creation; ices were enlisted to boost troop the shores of slave- trading West so- influenced "Good Mornin'," one of the 80 Disc five: The first half is about muscles morale during World War II) and Africa and the roots -preserving songs that did make the final cut. and sweat-work songs sung while in fields later for his pioneering role in devel- Georgia Sea Islands community to The subject matter of the five -CD boxed and building the railroads; the second half oping community- outreach pro- Louisiana's Creole mix to the Delta set dates from the late 1600s to the advent includes more spirituals and an excerpt grams on behalf of New York's Lin- blues and modern big -city sound. In of recorded sound in the 20th century. from Dr. Martin Luther King's historic 1963 coln Center, the Juilliard-trained De addition to African chants and the Intent on providing the utmost authentici- D I I A "I Have a Dream" speech. Paur was also passionate about the blues, the music encompasses work ty, Belafonte, arranger Leonard de Paur, RECORDS The CDs will be housed in a box featuring preservation and presentation of songs, minstrel tunes, spirituals, and other researchers interviewed slave a hardcover book, a forward by Belafonte, a African -American folk music. and children's songs. descendants and other sources to identify various bonus DVD Video, and an extended essay and track - "Leonard is one of the unherald- Among the artists providing songs that had been handed down from generation by -track analysis by noted educator /writer /musician ed pioneers and contributors to musical accompaniment on the jour- to generation, later re- creating these songs by using Mari Evans, plus images by esteemed artist Charles American music in this century," ney are blues pioneers Sonny Terry both adult and child performers. In one instance, a White and photos from the original recording ses- says Benjamin Roe, senior produc- and Brownie McGhee, crooner Joe group of African musicians landed in New York har- sions by acclaimed photographer Roy DeCarava. er for music and special projects at Williams, Sea Islands Singers pro- bor on a freighter from Ghana. A few hours later, Ironically, the photos themselves were nearly NPR, which plans to help promote genitor Bessie Jones, chanteuse they were in a studio recording the Ghanian contri- lost. On the final deadline date for artwork, a photo The Long Road to Freedom. Gloria Lynne, a very young Irene butions contained in the package's first disc. company warehouse called, saying it was preparing To protégé and friend J. Hamil- Cara in the children's choir, and According to Buddha VP Alex Miller, each CD in to toss out several filing cabinets filled with pictures ton Grandison, who became a mem- Belafonte himself. the anthology breaks down as follows: dating from the 1950s to the 1980s. Inside one of the ber of De Paur's chorus in 1953 and Disc one: The roots of African music (tribal drawers: 8 -x -10 negatives of several of the Anthol- sings on the anthology, "De Paur WHAT HAPPENED? chants), plus shout songs and early spirituals; ogy sessions with Belafonte. made choral singing in America re- The Long Road to Freedom rep- Disc two: Louisiana Creole music and a re -cre- GAIL MITCHELL spectable, making people pay big resents a journey born out of Bela- (Conti >tied on page 85) REPRESENTING THE RECORDING ARTIST IN THE NEW DIGITAL MARKETPLACE

While the giant media companies and their lobbyists and legions of attorneys attempt to dominate the emerging digital marketplace, recording artists actually have more leverage than ever before. This article by Kenneth D. Freundlich, Esq., originally published in the September, 2000, edition of Entertainment Law & Finance, has now been posted on our website at www.Schleimerlaw.com.

Schleimer & Freundlich LLP Music & Entertainment Litigation

BILLBOARD APRIL 14, 2001 www.billboard.com 11 www.americanradiohistory.com Artists & Music

Crowes find Themselves On `lions' Band Enters New Phase With Sixth Album, First For V2 BY JONATHAN COHEN raising "Come On," and first single ducer Don Was, who recorded NEW YORK -Black Crowes front "Lickin'," powered by Rich Robin - Lions at New York's Theater 99 man Chris Robinson says the At- son's effect -drenched guitar lead. Recording (Studio Monitor, Bill- lanta -based rock veterans feel revi- Other tracks like "Soul Singin'" and board, March 24), a cavernous con- talized by their forthcoming Lions, "Miracle to Me" find the Crowes delv- verted Yiddish theater. Necessi- their sixth album and first fruit of ing deeperintothe soul and R &B- tated in part by the Crowes' a new deal with tinged styles pre- revolving -door lineup -three V2. Due May 8, viously indulged bassists and a lead guitarist have Rockin' In Shangri -la. Stevie Nicks, left, recently previewed material from her the set follows a in on 1990's come and gone since 1996 -Chris forthcoming Reprise collection, Trouble in Shangri-la, at a showcase at SIR Studios brief stint on Shake Your Robinson, drummer Steve Gor- in Los Angeles. The project shows the venerable rocker collaborating with such Columbia that Money Maker man, keyboardist Ed Harsch, and luminaries as Sheryl Crow, Sarah McLachlan, Natalie Maines of Dixie Chicks, and yielded only and 1992's The Chris' brother/guitarist Rich re- Macy Gray. Due May 1, the set is previewed by the singles "Planets of the Uni- 1999's By Your Southern Harmo- corded most of the songs live. Rich verse" and "Every Day." Nicks is expected to tour in support of the album this sum- Side. ny & Musical (Continued on page 18) mer. Pictured with Nicks is Warner Bros. Records president Phil Quartararo. Without Companion, abandoning the which have sold sound of past a combined total efforts, Lions BLACK CROWES of 5.5 million re- emphasizes copies in the Classic Anthology Of Music the Crowes' signature rock power, U.S., according to SoundScan. Smith's Folk with shades of such stylistic fore- "We got to really explore all the fathers as the Rolling Stones and different terrain we cover musi- Led Zeppelin. (The band spent cally and really commit to it," To Be Celebrated In Twin Concerts parts of 1999 and 2000 on the road Chris Robinson says. "We've al- G(), HARRY, GO! This month, UCLA Performing ings, originally released between 1928 and 1940 on with Zeppelin's Jimmy Page, a ways played it a little safer, and Arts will pay tribute to one of music's most influen- 78 rpm discs, will give performers new fodder to pairing that yielded the acclaimed [we] kept an eye on the sound of tial yet unheralded figures: anthologist and film- choose from since the last two concerts. "I'm really Musicmaker.com /TVT live album our older records. But on this maker Harry Smith. hoping there are some songs from the fourth volume Live at the Greek.) record, that wasn't really interest- On April 25 and 26, a collection of top folk -influ- that people will take on," says Willner. The Black Crowes' hooks are ing to us." enced artists will perform music from Smith's semi- While he worries about the logistics of the stronger than ever, especially on the Robinson and company attribute nal Anthology of American Folk Music. The three - evenings ( "There's never a real dress rehearsal," he steamy "Greasy Grass River," roof- the album's air of rebirth to pro- volume collection, originally released in 1952 on six says), he knows such organized chaos can create the LPs, contains 84 songs recorded between 1927 and happiest of accidents. "There's always a great scene 1932. The set, which first introduced the works of such going on backstage; a lot of these people have never pioneering acts as the Carter Family, Mississippi met. I think it's probably more typical of another For Indie Label Eminent Records, John Hurt, and Blind Lemon Jefferson, features era," says Willner. "I'm 44, and these evenings are bluegrass, Cajun, blues, and hill- how I. romanticized the music billy music wrapped in murder community growing up." Trooper's `Rain' Is Pure Sunshine ballads, love songs, and work Hal Willner's Harry Smith times that helped define Ameri- Project, as the concerts are BY JIM BESSMAN "I'm just kind of speaking the can folk music in the early part of being called, will be preceded by NEW YORK -When Eminent lyrics," Trooper says of the tune, the 20th century. First released a two -day symposium on Smith Records president Steve Wilkison which he co -wrote with John Sieger. on Moses Asch's Folkways presented April 20 -21 by the took charge of the RED- distrib- The song manages to combine humor Records, the set was rereleased Getty Research Institute and uted Nashville indie label in 1999, with a more serious message about as a six -CD package on Smith- the Harry Smith Archives. one of the first artists he sought communication within relationships. sonian Folkways Recordings in by Melinda Newman out was Greg Trooper. Other songs on the set examine 1997. LIKE A VIRGIN: Long "He's just one of the best singer/ similar themes, Trooper says, albeit Among the artists taking part rumored to be leaving Sony at songwriters out there, but he's never with a "deeper approach" than in pre- in the musical celebration are Elvis Costello, Beck, the end of her contract, Marian Carey has inked a really gotten the kind of marketing vious work. "Some deal with charac- Philip Glass, Richard Thompson, T Bone Bur- multi -album deal with Virgin Music Group Worldwide and promotion he deserves," notes ters who live inside me, whom I bring nett, Sam Phillips, Percy Heath, Eliza Carthy, worth an estimated $80 million. Carey's first Virgin Wilkison, who handled out. The first track, `Noth- Bob Neuwirth, David Johansen, Todd Rundgren, single will be from her upcoming movie, All That A &R duties on Trooper's in' but You,' is basically a Van Dyke Parks, and Victoria Williams. Glitters, due in theaters in late August. The film's 1998 Koch International road song, where a guy Producer Hal Willner, who put together similar soundtrack, which had been slated to be Carey's last release, Popular Demons. hits the road and regrets tributes to Smith's Anthology in London and New album for Sony, will now come out on Virgin. It's with that in mind that what he leaves behind. York in 1999, is presenting the April performances. Wilkison is approaching But beneath the surface, it Willner first met Smith in 1986 in a humorous sce- CH -CH- CHANGES: Richard Sanders, president the artist's sterling new gets to the way I've alien- nario that could have had a very different outcome. of V2 Records (U.S.), is slated to leave his position to set, Straight Down Rain, ated myself in some rela- "I had produced an album with Allen Ginsberg, and become executive VP /GM at RCA Records, a posi- due Tuesday (10). tionships in searching for Ginsberg was opening for the Fugs at the Bottom tion vacant since Jack Rovner ascended to presi- A New Jersey native, TRO OPER something ... a prize that Line in New York. I went out and there was this guy dent of the label earlier this year. According to a V2 Trooper's songs have I really had all along." who looked like the wild man from Borneo with a representative, Sanders will stay at V2 until his cur- been recorded by the likes of Steve In marketing Straight Down Rain, tape recorder and a big microphone aimed at the rent contract expires Aug. 31. BMG declined to com- Earle, Billy Bragg, Maura O'Connell, building a strong media presence will stage," recalls Willner. "I was like, `What is that per- ment ... Epic Records has named Ric Wake and and Vince Gill. Trooper now resides be key, Wilkison says. The label has son doing ?' when the guy with Harry said, `Don't you Pete Ganbarg senior VPs of A &R. Wake has been in Nashville, where he cut Popular issued the set to more than 1,400 pub- know this is Harry Smith ?' I had [Kiowa Peyote affiliated with Sony as a producer for years, work- Demons with Buddy Miller produc- lications and journalists, "which is far Meeting]; I had a lot of the records that are on the ing with a number of artists, including Celine Dion. ing. Phil Madeira produced Straight more than most indie labels do," he anthology. Ganbarg was senior director of A &R at Arista, Down Rain, which features guest says.' We literally want everybody to "Over the next few years, I spent a lot of time with where he worked with a number of acts, including shots by O'Connell, Julie Miller, know about this record." him. He was just a great, brilliant guy who was from Santana and Run -D.M.C. As reported here in Claire Mullally, and Bill Lloyd. Wilkison adds the set has been another planet," continues Willner. "I didn't under- November, former Epic Records Group executive Trooper says the experience of cut- shipped to 900 radio outlets in the U.S. stand the extent of his genius until after he passed." VP of A &R David Massey is now spending his time ting Straight Down Rain with The label is focusing on breaking Smith died in 1991 at the age of 68. in his new role as senior VP of A &R for Sony Music Madeira (who also contributes guitar Trooper at triple -A formats, while also The performances, says Willner, will include faith- Entertainment, while Epic VP of A &R Lee Ches- and keyboards) challenged him to ex- tending to the interest of folk and ful reproductions of some of the Anthology's songs, nut has left the label ... The Counting Crows are periment with new sounds and ideas. singer/songwriter specialty programs. but he promises that some of the tunes will be turned now managed by Gary Gersh and John Silva's The Welk Music (BMI) writer points Trooper is managed by Leslie upside down. G.A.S. Entertainment. The group, which is in the to the cut "Doghouse" -which deftly Rouffe and booked through Eastern A fourth volume of the anthology was released by studio working on a new album, was formerly han- combines drum loops with bass fiddle Star Productions. The artist is plan- Revenant Records in May 2000 (Billboard, April 22, dled by Direct Management ... Duran Duran has and trombone -as a prime example ning to begin a lengthy tour of the 2000). The two -CD, 28 -track compilation of record- left Hollywood Records. of their collaboration. U.S. Tuesday in North Carolina.

12 www.billboard.com BILLBOARD APRIL14,2001 www.americanradiohistory.com LIONEL RICHIE

1ZEl\AISSANCE

Over a million units sold worldwide, now released across the USA

Germany - Platinum Netherlands - Platinum Austria - Gold Italy - Gold

Switzerland - Gold United Kingdom - Gold

LIONEL RICHIE ON TOUR IN EUROPE 2001 DUBLIN, RDS Fri 20th April BELFAST, ODYSSEY Sat 21st April ANTWERP, SPORTSPALACE Mon 23rd April ROTTERDAM, AHOY Tue 24th April ROTTERDAM, AHOY Wed 25th April SHEFFIELD, SHEFFIELD ARENA Sat 28th April NEWCASTLE, TELEWEST ARENA Sun 29th April GLASGOW, SECC Mon 30th April BELFAST, ODYSSEY Wed 2nd May MANCHESTER, MEN ARENA Fri 4th May BIRMINGHAM, NEC Sat 5th May LONDON, WEMBLEY ARENA Mon 7th May LONDON, WEMBLEY ARENA Tue 8th May LONDON, WEMBLEY ARENA Wed 9th May HAMBURG, SPORTSHALLE Fri 11th May HALLE, ARENA Sat 12th May BERLIN, VELODROME Sun 13th May OBERHAUSEN, ARENA Tue 15th May MILAN, FILAFORUM Thu 17th May INNSBRUCK, OLYMPIC ARENA Fri 18th May VIENNA, STADTHALLE Sat 19th May FRANKFURT, FESTHALLE Mon 21st May PARIS, BERCY Tue 22nd May MUNICH, OLYMPIAHALLE Wed 23rd May ZURICH, HALLENSTADION Fri 25th May BONN, MUSEUMSPLATZ Sat 26th May STUTTGART, SCHLEYERHALLE Sun 27th May GRONINGEN, MARTINI HALL Tue 29th May BIRMINGHAM, NEC Thu 31st May WORLDWIDE MANAGEMENT Barrie Marshall Skip Miller is Management Ltd. SM Entertainment London, England Beverly Hills, CA, USA +44 20 7586 3831 T +1 310 205 0843

THE ISLAND DEF JAM MUSIC GROUP A UNIVERSAL MUSIC COMPANY w w.l i onelrichie.co.uk www.lionelrichie.com

www.americanradiohistory.com Artists & Music

Germany's Rammstein Hopes `Mutter' Helps Cross Borders Via Republic BY CLAY MARSHALL own impressions." political corner, the song says clear- Millennium in Portland, Ore., 30- second teaser spots on MTV LOS ANGELES-It's been three For Mutter, Rammstein re- ly, `My heart is on the left.' But we believes the success of that centered around the album's years since German sextet Ramm- united with producer Jacob Hell- didn't want to make it too simple, track bodes well for Mutter. street date. She says, "Visibility stein broke through in the States ner, who was key in creating an so we combined this statement with "Even Canadian bands can is the No. 1 marketing tool behind on the strength of fiery live per- agreeable work scenario, Krus- military -style music to make it never find the success down in Rammstein, because their images formances and the hypnotic single pe says. "For us, it is more im- more artistic and more interesting." the States that they find in are so great." "Du Hast." According to song- portant to have a creative am- Canada -there's almost a terri- A large component of that stra- writer/guitarist Richard Kruspe, biance than a well- equipped torial wall," he says. "Ramm- tegy is the band's live show -in the delay in following up 1998's recording studio," he says of the stein breaks down those bor- which singer Till Lindemann fre- platinum -certified Sehnsucht can South of France setting where ders. They've been able to hit a quently sets himself ablaze. The be blamed on band politics. the album was cut. nerve with music fans that are band will tour Europe through "The problem is that Ramm- Kruspe notes that while Sehn- into a harder sound, so the lan- June. It will then return to Amer- stein is a very democratic band, sucht was heavily influenced by guage barrier hasn't been as ica for the first time since the and like a democracy, it takes technology, the group made a con- much of a problem." 1998 Family Values tour to either three times as long to make any scious attempt to separate Mutter Don Van Cleave, president of headline their own tour or to open decisions," he says, speaking from that. "We wanted to get the Coalition of Independent for Pantera. through a translator. "That's why away from this dependency and Music Stores (CIMS), agrees. Richards verifies that Ramm- we needed three years." diminish the role of electronic "As long as it's singable, what stein's concerts are its best sell- Kruspe hopes fans will think beats and write songs based more RAMMSTEIN does it matter ?" he asks. "If the ing point. "What really captures Mutter, due Tuesday (10) from on instruments," he says. "As a kids can sing along with it- this band is seeing them live and Republic /Universal, is worth the result, the songs have become An animated video for "Links 2 even if it's in Swahili -it does- then hearing them on the air," he wait. The album sees the band more mature." 3 4" is in the works, and radio has n't matter as long as it's got the says. "They have such a dramatic once again fuse pounding, in- Those songs include "Sonne," already been serviced with a single. right sound." stage show that it then translates dustrial- tinged riffs with throb- the album's first single in Active rock outlet KQRC Kansas CIMS will co- sponsor a contest over the air." bing rhythms, dark -hued key- Europe, and "Links 2 3 4," the City, Mo., is one of the stations that to send a winner to see the band For the Mutter tour, Kruspe boards, and deep vocals. It's also lead radio cut for the U.S. Ac- has started playing the track. "I perform live in Berlin. Mean- says, the group-booked by Mike sung entirely in German. But cording to Kruspe, the latter think the song cuts through," says while, Best Buy, the label's top Arfin at QBQ and managed by Kruspe says he's not worried song was written in response to Vince Richards, the station's oper- retail account for the group, will Emanuel Fialik at Pilgrim Man- about the lyrical content of the critics who have mistakenly cat- ations manager. "They have that offer an exclusive, limited- edition agement in Berlin -might have a album's 11 tracks being lost on egorized the act. unique sound that jumps through CD that includes a bonus track new trick up its sleeve. "We're American listeners. "In the past, we were often the speakers." Richards adds that and the "Sonne" videoclip. playing with the idea of combin- "One of the strengths of Ramm- accused of a certain militaristic KQRC did well with "Du Hast." "It That clip is airing on M2, the ing water with fire, because our stein, in my opinion, is its ambi- leaning, but it seemed to us that no was a big request record and a first step in what Universal direc- album is called Mutter- `moth- guity," he says. "Even if they one was really interested in learn- good reaction record that really set tor of marketing Jill Capone de- er' -and you think of birth," he don't understand it, people can ing the truth," he says. "For those apart your station." scribes as an aggressive TV cam- says. "And birth, after all, has make up their own stories, their who want to put us into a certain Terry Currier, owner of Music paign that also includes 15- and something to do with water."

righteous babe records

p.o. box 95 ellicott station buffalo, ny 14205 ph (716)852 -8020 ix (716)852-2741 www righteousbabe cori two discs

new29 songs two hours of music

onerighteous ani di babe revelling reckoning

www.americanradiohistory.com John Lewis 1920 -2001

A musical master A peerless innovator A gentleman of grace and elegance Atlantic Records salutes your legacy

NN.LII '-YY'l'111'II.1' r1IF. ATLANTIC GROUP f)21N11 \Tl:\\TII:RY.1:1111111 1:111t1. \TINE MNI\l'.N1'.111111\l

www.americanradiohistory.com Artists & Music

DIGITAL DELIVERY IN EUROPE IS THE FOCUS OF PLUG.IN (Continued from page 6) has more than 72 million regis- devices (PC, wireless phones, counts toward concert tickets, Among the fans of personaliza- tered users and 1.5 million users PDAs, digital music players, tel- `The European events, and merchandise. tion features is recording artist at any particular time daily. evision). music consumer "Consumers are looking for the Peter Gabriel, a co- founder of On Schmidt said that with tradi- With the new MusicNet service is most cost -effective experience Demand Distribution (0D2), a tional music sales soft, the indus- (see story, page 1) -the Warner demanding more online," he says. European digital commerce serv- try must move to digital business Music, BMG, and EMI venture But to create such services, ices company. He told attendees models that will increase revenue. with RealNetworks -the topic of and more services BeCG's Schmidt said, labels and that music distribution on the In the case of Bertelsmann, many discussions here, and with retailers must cooperate with dig- Internet is at a point of transition Schmidt said the commerce Jupiter predicting that digital online -the ital companies and technologies. in which consumption is becoming group's long -range goal for cur- subscription revenue will outpace He argues that labels must not use increasingly personalized, allow- rent and future music proper- sales of so- called "a la carte" opportunity is there copyright law as a "whip" against ing for self -selected program- ties -which will be now be known downloads in Europe by 2003, change. He also said Internet ming. collectively as "BeMusic " -is to much of the debate at P1ug.In for the taking.' service providers and traditional To that end, OD2 announced create a service that is a central- centered on the viability of sub- -MARK MULLIGAN, retailers must collaborate to cre- that it will launch an online music - ized destination for music content scription services and what form JUPITER MEDIA METRIX ate new retail experiences. rental service that allows con- online regardless of format (phys- they should take. "Ease of use is the most impor- sumers to stream whole catalogs ical CDs or digital files), distribu- Simon Bazalgette, CEO of tant element for consumer adop- of music before selecting the ones tion technologies (peer -to -peer, Music Choice Europe, argued "I'm not convinced stand -alone tion," he said. they want to rent for a fixed price streaming, central server), busi- that music will likely have to be subscriptions will work," he says. Beyond Napster, another ease - as time -limited downloads. ness models (subscription, a la bundled with other subscription - "It's a tough business; it's about of-use concept gaining in popu- But no matter how good the carte downloads, online radio), or based content. brand and huge sales and mar- larity with executives is person- user features to date, Dave Gold- keting effort, so I'm not sure it alization features in both berg, CEO of Launch Media, will survive." subscription and online radio argued that European consumers Simon Wheeler, head of new applications. (Continued on page 19) media at the London -based Beg- gars Group of independent labels, New 2001 C'Class expressed skepticism about broad -based offerings from the maj ors. We'll Bring It To You! "I don't think the labels have amusement BOXSCORE the talent to deal with consumers u s i n s s b e TOP 10 CONCERT GROSSES directly," he says. "We have a Gross Attendance good relationship with our con- ARTIST(S) Venue Date(s) Ticket Price(s) Capacity Promoter sumers, but we're also sensible THE ALLMAN BROTHERS Beacon Theatre, March 15- $1,625,106 27,404 SFX Music Group enough to know that's a very BAND New York 25 $65.99/$50.99 27,839 niche market. To reach a broader nine shows range of customers, you need to bring in specialist retailers."

Although the Beggars Group LUCIANG PAVAROTTI Blue Cross Arena April 1 $1,083,120 11,408 Tibor Rudas was one of the first labels to offer Rochester, N.Y Gross Record sellout Presents $300/$200 /$1OO/ repertoire to MP3.com for a sub- $20 scription service last year, Wheeler says the venture is far from ready. "We've AC/DC, WIDE MOUTH Charlotte Coliseum March 31 $661,855 16,882 C&C Concerts explained the MASON Charlotte, N.C. $45/935 sellout benefits to artists, and practical- ly everyone has taken us up on ALEX LIVADAS their idea. And we have publish-

House of Imports (714) 562 -1134 ing clearance with a major pub- AC /DC, WIDE MOUTH Gaylord March 23 $634,923 14,312 SFX Music Group, lishing house," he says. "But I MASON Entertainment Center $4125/93815 sellout in -house Why did Team Livadas sell 383 new Mercedes don't think the climate is right for Nashville in 1999? We make it easy to buy a Mercedes. launching a subscription service." Call Alex Livadas at (714) 562 -1134 and we'll Jupiter's Mulligan suggests bring your new Benz to your office. that such music services ulti- JILL SCOTT CARL THOMAS Radio City Music Hall March 15- $623,010 11,884 Radio City be a New York 17 $68/$55/$45/$35 two Entertamnient mately may not stand -alone sellouts offering for European consumers. HOUSE OF IMPORTS In Jupiter's European study, con- sumers were most interested in a BUENA PARK CALL ALEX 1- 800 -MERCEDES Ext. 1134 DON HENLEY INN HIATT Staples Center March 17 $558898 8864 Nederlander pay service that also bundles dis- & THE NASHVILLE QUEENS Los Angeles $86/$66/$42.50/$30 sellout Organization

AC/DC, WIDE MOUTH National Car Rental March 18 $534855 13,349 SFX Music Group, Free Pickup MASON Center $45/$35 14,157 in -house Sunrise, Ra. 1E7fastN4-- .,.. And Delivery

Anywhere AC/DC, WIDE MOUTH Ice Palace March 21 $498836 13,144 SFX Music Group. MASON Tampa, Fla. $44.25/$34.25 15,087 in -house In The U.S.A.

11'19'Express AC C /DC, WIDE MOUTH Greensboro Coliseum March 29 $490,555 12,557 &C Concerts MASON Greensboro, N.C. $45/$35 13,503 The World's Fastest Laptop Repair Service

SARAH BRIGHTMAN Radio City Music Hall March 24 $416,061 5,857 Metropolitan New York $103/$78/$53/$38 6,013 Entertainment Group, Radio City 1 -888-USA(872)-981 3 Entertainment

Copyrighted and compiled by Amusement Business, a publication of Billboard Music Group. Boxscores should be submitted to: Bob Allen, Nashville. Phone: 615 -321 -9171, Visit Our Web Site at www.servicetechs.com Fax: 615 -321 -0878. For research information and pricing, call Bob Allen, 615 -321 -9171.

16 www.billboard.com BILLBOARD APRIL 14, 2001 www.americanradiohistory.com Billboard. APRIL 14, 2001

To p Pop. Catalog Albums.. cc1 COMPILED FROM A NATIONAL SAMPLE OF RETAIL STORE, MASS MERCHANT, AND INTERNET

SALES REPORTS AND PROVIDED BY COLLECTED, COMPILED, SoundScan® ,,, W TITLE ,5 w N W D w ARTIST """1 "Has anyone 3 g 3 IMPRINT & NUM! I! 71STRIBUTING LABEL I` - 12

-11111 No. 1 Iwo- CREEDAs MY OWN PRISON 1 1 WIND -UP 13049 (11.98/18.4x'.; IM 52 weeks at No. 1 183 BOB MARLEY AND THE WAILERS LEGEND ever had a 2 2 TUFF GONG/ISLAND 846210/IDJMG (12.98/18.98) 614 METALLICA*'' METALLICA 3 4 ELEKTRA 61113./EEG (11.98/17.98) 503 SHANIA TWAIN 'a COME ON OVER 4 7 MERCURY (NASHVILLE) 536003 (12.98 /18.98) 178 KID ROCK A' DEVIL WITHOUT A CAUSE 5 5 TOP DOG/LAVA/ATLANTIC 83119 * /AG (12.98/18.98) ME 118 boring dream? " GODSMACK A3 GODSMACK 6 6 REPUBLIC 153190 /UNIVERSAL (12.98/18.98) El 117 DIXIE CHICKS1° WIDE OPEN SPACES 7 3 MONUMENT 68195/SONY (NASHVILLE) (10.98 EQ/17.98) I® 166 DMXA° IT'S DARK AND HELL IS HOT 8 11 RUFF RYDERS/DEF JAM 558227 * /IDJMG (12.98/18.98) 127 - Paul Gauguin BOB SEGER & THE SILVER BULLET BAND A° GREATEST HITS 9 10 CAPITOL 30334* (10.98/15.98) 336 AEROSMITHA° BIG ONES 10 9 GEFFEN 424716/INTERSCOPE (12.98/18.98) 155 JOURNEY*'' JOURNEY'S GREATEST HITS 11 12 COLUMBIA 44493/CRG (11.98 EQ/17.98) 487 PINK FLOYD1' DARK SIDE OF THE MOON 12 13 CAPITOL 46001* (10.98/17.98) 1252 AEROSMITH 10 AEROSMITH'S GREATEST HITS 13 8 COLUMBIA 57367/CRG (7.98 EQ/11.98) 332 JAMES TAYLOR" GREATEST HITS 14 20 WARNER BROS. 3113 (7.98/11.98) 540 SUBLIMER' SUBLIME 15 15 GASOLINE ALLEY 111413/MCA (12.98/18.98) 226 AC/DC" BACK IN BLACK 16 17 EASTWEST 92418/EEG (11.98/17.98) 346 BON JOVI A° CROSS ROAD 17 14 MERCURY 526013 /IDJMG (10.98/17.98) 89 ENYA A' PAINT THE SKY WITH STARS - THE BEST OF ENYA 18 21 REPRISE 46835/WARNER BROS. (11.98/17.98) 55 2PACA' GREATEST HITS 19 18 AMARU /DEATH ROW 490301 * /INTERSCOPE (19.98/24.98) 90 U2 THE BEST OF 1980 -1990 20 22 ISLAND 524613/IDJMG (12.98/18.98) 59 MILES DAVIS A' KIND OF BLUE 21 19 LEGACY/COLUMBIA 64935/CRG (7.98 EQ/11.98) 102 AC/DC A' LIVE 22 28 EASTWEST 92215/EEG (11.98/17.98) 150 DEF LEPPARD A' VAULT - GREATEST HITS 1980-1995 23 24 MERCURY 528718/IDJMG (10.98/17.98) 225 JANET JACKSON A' DESIGN OF A DECADE 1986/1996 24 25 A &M 540399 * /INTERSCOPE (12.98/18.98) 32

B.B. KING THE BEST OF B.B. KING - 20TH CENTURY MASTERS THE MILLENIUM COLLECTION 25 16 MCA 111939 (6.98/11.98) 4 QUEEN GREATEST HITS 26 23 HOLLYWOOD 161265 (11.98/17.98) 399 VARIOUS ARTISTS BODY + SOUL: LOVE SERENADE 27 29 TIME LIFE 3397 (17.98/19.981 16 MATCHBOX 20" YOURSELF OR SOMEONE LIKE YOU 28 27 LAVA/ATLANTIC 92721 * /AG (10.98/17.98)M 209 VARIOUS ARTISTS TODDLER FAVORITES 29 30 MUSIC FOR LITTLE PEOPLE/KID RHINO 75262/RHINO (3.98/6.98) 13 EVA CASSIDY SONGBIRD 30 36 BLIX STREET 10045 (11.98/16.98) 2 SUBLIME 40 OZ. TO FREEDOM 31 32 GASOLINE ALLEY 111474/MCA (12.98/18.98)E 125 DAVE MATTHEWS BAND A' CRASH 32 26 RCA 66904 (11.98/17.98) 247 EAGLES" THEIR GREATEST HITS 1971 -1975 33 - ELEKTRA 105*/EEG (11.98/17.98) 310 ABBA A' GOLD 34 35 POLYDOR 517007/UNIVERSAL (12.98/18.98) 205 BRITNEY SPEARS*" ...BABY ONE MORE TIME 35 33 JIVE 41651 (11.98/18.98) 116 ANDREA BOCELLI A' ROMANZA 36 31 PHILIPS 539207 (12.98/18.981 IM 174 PATSY CLINE HEARTACHES 37 41 MCA SPECIAL PRODUCTS 420265/MCA (3.98/6.98) 8 AL GREEN GREATEST HITS 38 37 HI/THE RIGHT STUFF 30800 /CAPITOL (10.98/16.98) 131 CAROLE KING '° TAPESTRY 39 38 EPIC 65850 (7.98 EQ/11.98) 448 TOM PETTY AND THE HEARTBREAKERS A' GREATEST HITS 40 44 MCA 110813 (12.9 8/18.98) 358 BROOKS & DUNNA' THE GREATEST HITS COLLECTION 41 43 ARISTA NASHVILLE 18852/RLG (10.98/17.98) 148 EMINEM A° THE SLIM SHADY LP 42 34 WEB/AFTERMATH 490287 * /INTERSCOPE (12.98/18.98) 106 PHIL COLLINS A' ...HITS 43 42 FACE VALUE/ATLANTIC 83139/AG (10.98/17.98) 121

VARIOUS ARTISTS CEDARMONT KIDS CLASSICS: TODDLER TUNES: 26 CLASSIC SONGS FOR TODDLERS 44 - BENSON 84056 (3.98/5.981 12 CREEDENCE CLEARWATER REVIVAL 4 CHRONICLE THE 20 GREATEST HITS 45 46 FANTASY 2* (12.98/17.98) 375 GUNS N' ROSES" APPETITE FOR DESTRUCTION 46 40 GEFFEN 424148/INTERSCOPE (12.98/18.98) 481 NIRVANA'° NEVERMIND 47 39 DGC 424425 * /INTERSCOPE (11.98/17.98) 288 FAITH HILL A5 FAITH 48 - WARNER BROS. (NASHVILLE) 46790/WRN (11.98/17.98) 136 JIMI HENDRIX EXPERIENCE HENDRIX: THE BEST OF JIMI HENDRIX 49 48 EXPERIENCE HENDRIX 111671* /MCA (12.98/18.98) 54 TOOL A' AENIMA 50 49 VOLCANO 31087* (11.98/17.98) 176 Catalog albums are 2- year -old titles that have fallen below No. 100 on The Billboard 200 or reissues of older albums. Total Chart new place to sleep in the city that never does. Weeks column reflects combined weeks title has appeared on The Billboard 200 and Top Pop Catalog Albums. Recording Anticipatory service, gourmet cuisine and an intriguing Industry Assn. Of America (RIAA) certification for net shipment of 500,000 album units (Gold). RIAA certification for net ship- ment 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 of 100 minutes or STAY INSPIRED 877 -NYC -MUSE www.themusehotel.com 130 WEST 46 STREET NEW YORK CITY more, the RIM multiplies shipments by the number of discs and/or tapes. RIM Latin awards: O Certification for net shipment of 100,000 units (Oro). A Certification of 200,000 units (Platino). A' Certification of 400,000 units (Multi -Platino). *Asterisk indicates vinyl 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. "'indicates past or present Heatseeker title. D 2001, Billboard /BPI Communications, and SoundScan, Inc.

BILLBOARD APRIL 14. 2001 www.billboard.com 17 www.americanradiohistory.com Artists & Music

CROWES FIND THEMSELVES ON `LIONS' (Continued from page 12) also played bass on 11 of the al- week after it's performed," San- Beforehand, on Monday (9), the V2 director of promotion Matt With David Letterman (June 6). bum's 13 tracks. (Bassist Andy ders says. "You'll be able to sam- Crowes will hit London's 700 - Pollock says the radio campaign To further increase visibility, V2 Hess has since joined the group). ple everything, pick the shows you capacity Scala club for a private for Lions will begin with a huge has commissioned filmmaker Dar- "Don told us it takes a band 10 like the best, and download them gig similar to a February showcase push at modern rock. (Although ren Ankenman to document the years to really find themselves, and have your own live CDs. This By Your Side featured two top 10 making of Lions. Four documen- and he felt like we really found is the ultimate enhancement for a hits on the Billboard Mainstream tary -type videos were created and ourselves on this record," Rich great record and for their fans." `It's important for Rock Tracks tally, neither dented will be made available on the Robinson says. "I hate to use these The first concert tapped for the us to back to the modern rock chart.) "Lickin'," Crowes' official Web site (black - types of words, but this is like a promotion is a March 16 perform- give which was sent to all rock radio crowes.com) and other fan sites. new phase for us." ance in Austin, Texas, which will the Black Crowes' formats, is the ideal track to bridge (They will not be available com- It all began last summer, when be available online the day Lions the already blurry line between mercially.) Ankenman's footage the Crowes chose V2 over dozens hits stores. rock supporters modern and mainstream rock was also used to create a video for of other labels. "We're able to Hailed as one of rock's more playlists, according to Pollock. "Lickin'," which will hit music TV offer them the support and com- exciting live acts, the Crowes will something they can "It's important for us to give outlets shortly before street date. mitment of an independent but share stages with such heavy- back to their base of rock support- Chris Robinson, who married are also able to work their records weights as Oasis, Neil Young, and really sink their ers something they can really sink actress Kate Hudson last Decem- extensively as a major would," V2 Bob Dylan in spring and summer. teeth their teeth into," he says. The ber, is truly excited for the future. president Richard Sanders says. Taking its name from the oft - into.' uplifting "Soul Singin' " will be the "For the first time since we start- "For me, the goal is to bring them reported antics of each group's -MATT POLLOCK, V2 second single released later this ed this whole thing, there are peo- back to gold and potentially plat- sibling leaders, the monthlong summer, as part of what Pollock ple looking ahead -as opposed to inum status." Tour of Brotherly Love with calls an "all- format assault." looking at what we've done - To further that endeavor, band Oasis kicks off May 11 in Las in New York. The band has a num- The Crowes will make on -air ap- where our music is, is where our and label devised a truly unique Vegas. The Crowes will perform ber of its own shows planned prior pearances at key stations, includ- music is taking us," he says. promotion. As Billboard.com first last each night, but both bands to the Oasis trek, including an ing Howard Stern's nationally syn- "That's a very simple thing for us, reported March 13, the Crowes are expected to play for the same April 27 date with Dylan in dicated morning show (which but I don't think that has translat- (who have long permitted fans to amount of time. Knoxville, Tenn. originates out of WXRK New ed sometimes with the people tape their shows) will make every "People don't even go out and Beginning in late June, the York). The band will also appear we've worked with. Being in a performance from their upcoming enjoy music and stop everything Crowes will share bills with Neil on The Tonight Show With Jay place where we can express that is summer tour available for stream- for a couple of hours and let it hit Young & Crazy Horse as well as Leno (May 10) and on Late Show really liberating." ing via a secure online site. Pass- them," Chris Robinson says, down- the Stereophonics, before heading words will be encoded on CD cop- playing any inferred rivalry over out on their own headlining tours ies of Lions, and fans will be able top billing. "I think rock'n'roll is of Japan and Europe (where Lions to copy an as -yet- undetermined the best music to do that to -with will be issued April 24 and April Billboard.. APRIL 14, 2001 number of full shows throughout lots of people around, outside, on a 31, respectively). Sanders expects the tour. nice night. I hope we'll do some the band to be on the road for "Each show will be uploaded a songs together." upward of 18 months. Top New Age Albums.. Y COMPILED FROM A NATIONAL SAMPLE OF RETAIL STORE, MASS MERCHANT, AND INTERNET SALES Z REPORTS COLLECTED, COMPILED. AND PROVIDED BY SoundScan® 02 TITLE SMnll = g 35' IMPRINT& NUMBER/DISTRIBUTINGLABEL ARTIST -wail NO. i 1111 A DAY WITHOUT RAIN ENYA © 1 19 REPRISE 47426.WARNER BROS. 19 weeks at No. 1 O NEWP LIVE! ESTEBAN DAYSTAR 8832 8 PURE MOODS III VARIOUS ARTISTS 2 3 VIRGIN 50836 IF I COULD TELL YOU YANNI 26 Hortri_ 4 3 VIRGIN 79893

BEST OF BARCELONA NIGHTS: VOL. 1 OTTMAR LIEBERT 5 4 5 HIGHER OCTAVE 50724NIRGIN POEM DELERIUM 8822 CYNTHIA STREET 6 5 18 NETTWERK 30165 WEST HOLLYWOOD SNOWFALL YANNI 7 6 48 CALIFORNIA 90069 RCA SPECIAL PRODUCTS 45680 8 7 MY ROMANCE: AN EVENING WITH JIM BRICKMAN JIM BRICKMAN 32 WINDHAM HILL 11557 /RCA 8 VERY BEST OF YANNI YANNI 9 25 WINDHAM HILL 11568/RCA STATE OF GRACE VARIOUS ARTISTS 9 25 1t1 WINDHAM HILL 11565 /RCA FRE NCH COUNTRY CHARM PURE ORCHESTRA THE JOHN TESH PROJECT 11 10 11 I N GARDEN CITY 34586 THE H EART OF WEST HOLLYWOOD LOVE SONGS YANNI 11 103 12 PRIVATE MUSIC/WINDHAM HILL 82167 /RCA PLAINS GEORGE WINSTON Nestled in the Complimentary fresh fruit and beverage upon arrival 12 19 13 WINDHAM HILL 11465 /RCA foothills of West Rooftop swimming pool and mineral water spa INSIDE THE TAJ MAHAL PAUL 14 NEW HORN Hollywood, Le Rêve TRANSPARENT 50008 In -suite dining and rooftop poolside dining ETERNAL KNOT: VOLUME 4 ADIEMUS offers all the comfort 15 13 10 Kitchenettes with refrigerator and mini -bar HIGHER OCTAVE 49965NIRGIN charm SOUL MATES DANNY WRIGHT and of Old 16 14 10 In -suite copier, printer, fax machines REAL MUSIC 5500 European tradition. 20 YEARS OF NARADA PIANO VARIOUS ARTISTS 11 16 4 Guests of Le Rêve Multi -line telephone with voice mail NARADA 50713NIRGIN NARADA GUITAR: VOL. 2 VARIOUS ARTISTS 20 19 will experience the Private lines available upon request 18 NARADA 50127NIRGIN 18 NOUVEAU FLAMENCO OTTMAR LIEBERT quiet elegance of 53 Meeting room for up to 45 people 19 HIGHER OCTAVE 48793/VIRGIN West Hollywood PURE HYMNS THE JOHN TESH PROJECT Remote control TV with HBO 20 15 27 at its best. Along FAITH MD 34581 /GARDEN CITY Indoor parking SEVENTH HEAVEN GOVT 19 with Le Rive 's 21 31 HIGHER OCTAVE 49424NIRGIN charm and beauty, In -suite movies FRESH AIRE 8 MANNHEIM STEAMROLLER 22 17 32 AMERICAN GRAMAPHONE 888 guests are offered Fireplace O WATER'S EDGE TIM JANIS 23 23 30 superior amenities. Gym TIM JANIS ENSEMBLE 1103 E RIVER OF STARS 2002 24 60 24 REAL MUSIC 8802 ANCIENT VOICES AH NEE MAH 1-310-854-1114 1-310-657-2623 (fax) 22 3 1-800-835-7997 25 PARAS GROUP 3001

CD Albums wth the greatest sales gains this week. Recording Industry Assn. Of America (RIRA) certification for net shipment of 500.000 album

www.lerevehotel.com units (Gold). RIAA certification for net shipment of 1 million units ( Platnum). # RIM 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 Funning time of 100 minutes or more the RIM multiplies shipments by the number of discs and/or tapes. All albums available on cassette and CD. `Asterisk indicates

vinyl available. indicates past and present Heatseekers titles -.U' 2001, Billboard/BPI Communications and Toundhcan, Inc.

18 www.billboard.corTl BILLBOARD APRIL 14. 2001 www.americanradiohistory.com Artists & Music

PLUG.IN (Continued from page 16) LOU IA}AMllSIC are still waiting for an online Drift business that effectively serves Continental them. Kevin Malone, VP of interna- tional business at Liquid Audio, UNSIGNED ARTISTS AND REGIONAL NEWS suggested that a simplified sin- gle- billing system is essential to Y L A R R Y F L I C K meet consumers' requirements. "Besides the lack of compelling THE FINE PRINT: Is there room in the Nashville music com- content on the Internet, one of munity for an out -queer artist? We're not talking about waving rain- the things preventing the legiti- bow flags in a redneck bar -but, rather, a credible artist who mate commercial model evolving doesn't hide his sexuality. The inherent conservatism of that cor- for digital music is that the billing ner of the industry leaves room for doubt. But it sure isn't stopping issue is a bit funky," he says. Mark Islam from forging forward and making the kind of music Indeed, Gianluca Dettori, CEO that would sound just dandy on a playlist that also includes Dwight of online music site Vitaminic, Yoakam and Tim McGraw. argued that digital music E -com- That said, even Islam has minor issues with the "country" tag, merce in Europe is challenging even though there's an undeniable twang and cry -in- your -beer lyri- because there is no "clear frame- cal quality to his latest effort, The Fine Print. work" for dealing with tax sys- "I guess I could call it country music," he says, adding that he tems and copyright societies that prefers to define his sound as "a hybrid of country, rock, and folk." vary from country to country. Islam's first album, 1998's The Recent Past, David Stockley, CEO of DX3, a I, pill 1-r,4 i il ròcio`ñúrrrò ° generated widespread praise and a pondering digital commerce services compa- of the artist's country leanings. "A lot of crit- ics wrote, `I don't really like country music, but I do like this,' " he notes, pointing toward a par- `What this industry ticularly sharp review in Australian music jour- nal Revolver, which applauded the country has to do over the musical tone of the material, while also noting course of the next that "the routine and tortured sentimentality ISLAM of [the genre] is avoided." Others wisely year is hunker down praised the sharp juxtaposition of character portraits and social commentary in songs infused with insight, per- and make these ception, frankness, sexuality, wit, and catchy choruses that seep into the consciousness. technologies and Regardless of genre classification, Islam proves himself to be a tunesmith worthy of attention from a wide- ranging audience with business models work The Fine Print. At the set's core are well -crafted songs, delivered for consumers.' in a rich, empathetic baritone voice. The artist describes the project, Record Caver Scans Courtesy of Louisiana Music Factory www.louisian: nntsictactorv. coni produced by Edward Tree, as a conceptual piece wherein all of the -TIM BOWEN, songs' characters are "hungering for something: the dream job, the UNIVERSAL MUSIC INTERNATIONAL BUY ALL THIS LOUISIANA MUSIC AND MORE attainment of celebrity, the maintenance of celebrity, the mainte- nance of youth, the perfect lover. Funny thing is when one acquires ONLINE OR AT YOUR FAVORITE RECORD OUTLET. any of these, there is almost always an unforeseen catch involved." Islam is plotting a busy spring /summer season of gigging around ny, noted that intermediary serv- MJ. "Mike" Foster, Jr. - Governor the U.S. Take our advice and grab the opportunity to hear his songs ices operating in the European EI!!s L. Marsalis, Jr. - Chairman come to vivid life in a concert setting. He's quite a charismatic, marketplace and on a global basis Bernie Cyrus - Executive Director performer. For more information, visit the Web burden of supporting endearing artist's bear the Steve Picou Assistant Director site, markislam.com. localization, which is necessary. - Developing localization in the Louisiana Music Commission SUZANNE'S VIEW: When you're an artist whose music is Europe are two leading U.S. is an agency within the steeped in simple acoustic strumming and diary -like lyrics, there's online music properties: MTVi Louisiana Department of a danger of becoming too comfortable in a niche that doesn't demand and GetMusic. GetMusic, an Economic Development much more than occasional replication. It's a challenge for such online music venture of Universal artists to stay fresh. Quite frankly, most don't. Fortunately, and BMG, unveiled a new inter- www.Iouisianamusic.org Suzanne Buirgy did. national home page, getmusic We first encountered this Los Angeles folk/rocker via her stel- .com /international, which will 504.838.5600 lar 1998 recording A Small Word. We were struck by her raw inten- serve as a hub for future country - sity. Her lyrics dug deep, while her melodies were unshakably infec- specific Web sites. The launch tious. Several years later, we still listen to it actively. Albums like marks the company's first major that are hard for an artist to top. But that's what Buirgy does with move outside the U.S. since The View From Here. announcing the rollout of its Lon- Once again, she strives to give the listener more than merely a don -based international arm. handful of dewy -eyed tales of love in its various forms and stages. Meanwhile, MTVi Europe, She successfully aims to infuse empathy and honesty into her mate- whose largely localized strategy rial. In short, you believe every word that comes out of her mouth. also allows for Pan -European pro- There are moments, actually, when she even seems to be betray- motions, plans to launch sites in ing herself, sharing almost too much. The pleading "Undertow" France, Holland, and Spain this feels more like an internal whisper -the kind of words that you summer, with the French site might say to yourself in an emotional moment, but words that you'd first. never say out loud. Nora Rothrock, senior VP for On the flip side, Buirgy also gets in touch with her inner rocker. MTVi Europe, said that the com------buyloui'amusic.com Although it's framed by a simple acoustic arrangement, "Simple pany benefits from that flexibility Things" begs to be fleshed out as a full -tilt electric anthem. It has because programming includes a LOUISIANA a riotous, fist- waving chorus that urges the artist to belt until her mix of regional content and Pan - voice shreds to a sexy rasp. And speaking of sex, she oozes it on European music, all of which Mal@ "Experience," an old- school blues number that will probably must be tailored to meet local explode in a live setting. tastes. COMMISSION The View From Here was produced by Buirgy with Judy Wieder. For more information, check out the artist's Web site (suzanneb- Additional reporting for this story uirgy.com). was provided by Juliana Korentang and Lars Brandie.

BILLBOARD APRIL 14, 2001 www.billboard.com 19 www.americanradiohistory.com BILLBOARDS H E ATS E E K E f?SALBUM CHART

COMPILED FROM A NATIONAL SAMPLE OF RETAIL STORE, MASS MERCHANT. SOUndSC n® The Heatseekers chart lists the best z AND INTERNET SALES REPORTS COLLECTED, COMPILED, AND PROVIDED BY -selling titles by new and developing artists, defined as those who have never appeared in the top 100 Y I- z .,,:, "",I of The Billboard 200 chart. When an album reaches this level, the album and the artist's subsequent albums are immedi- ately ineligible to appear on the Heatseekers w APRIL 14, 2001 chart. All albums are available on cassette and CD. *Asterisk indicates vinyl LP is i á w" = ARTIST TITLE available. Q Albums with the greatest sales gains. a 2001, Billboard /BPI Communications. I-,. ,- >. v IMPRINT Si NUMBER /DISTRIBUTING LABEL (SUGGESTED LIST PRICE OR EQUIVALENT FOR CASSETTE/CD)

1 No. w- 30 1 JERRY RIVERA ARIOLA 82955/BMG LATIN (10.98/15.98) RIVERA C) 3 21 MUDVAYNE NO NAME 63821/EPIC (17.98 EQ CD) L.D. 50 ® 27 23 13 BLUE MAN GROUP BLUE MAN GROUP 48613NIRGIN (17.98 CD) AUDIO O 28 18 SAMANTHA MUMBA WILD CARD /POLYDOR/A &M 549799/INTERSCOPE (11.98/17.98) GOTTA TELL YOU 28 21 22 JAMIE O'NEAL MERCURY (NASHVILLE) 170132 (11.98/17.98) SHIVER © 1 5 AMERICAN HI -FI ISLAND 542871/IDJMG (12.98 CD) AMERICAN HI -FI 29 19 7 LUPILLO RIVERA SONY DISCOS 84276 (8.98 EQ/13.98) DESPRECIADO U NEW CONJUNTO PRIMAVERA FONOVISA 6104 (8.98/12.98) ANSIA DE AMAR 30 27 37 THE UNION UNDERGROUND PORTRAIT/COLUMBIA 67778 * /CRG 17.98 E0/11.98) ...AN EDUCATION IN REBELLION © 6 18 NEW FOUND GLORY DRIVE -THRU 112338/MCA (8.98/12.98) NEW FOUND GLORY 31 13 4 ANTHONY KEARNS/RONAN TYNAN/FINBAR WRIGHT MUSIC MATTERS 9020 (13.98'17.981 THE IRISH TENORS: ELLIS ISLAND ® 8 7 TANTRIC MAVERICK 47978/WARNER BROS. (11.98 CD) TANTRIC 32 18 2 ME FIRST AND THE GIMME GIMMES FAT WRECK CHORDS 620* (14.98 CD) BLOW IN THE WIND © 10 2 MR. SHORT KHOP HEAVYWEIGHT 2150 * /TVT (10.98/16.98) DA KHOP SHOP 33 25 3 CLUTCH ATLANTIC 83433/AG (11.98/17.98) PURE ROCK FURY 8 5 4 ALIEN ANT FARM NEW NOIZE/DREAMWORKS 450293 /INTERSCOPE (8.98/12.98) ANTHOLOGY 34 33 31 STACIE ORRICO FOREFRONT 25253 (11.98/15.98) GENUINE (T) NEW ANASTACIA DAYLIGHT 69948/EPIC (12.98 EQ/17.98) NOT THAT KIND RE -ENTRY SMUT PEDDLERS EASTERN CONFERENCE/RAWKUS 50164* /PRIORITY (10.98/16.98) PORN AGAIN 10 12 17 COLD FLIP /GEFFEN 490726/INTERSCOPE (8.98/12.98) 13 WAYS TO BLEED ON STAGE 35

36 31 24 KURT CARR & THE KURT CARR SINGERS GOSPO CENTRIC 490747 /INTERSCOPE .9815.98) AWESOME WONDER 11 4 48 KEITH URBAN CAPITOL (NASHVILLE) 97591 (10.98/16.98) KEITH URBAN (10 31 37 87 BRAD PAISLEY ARISTA NASHVILLE 18871/RLG (10.98/17.981 WHO NEEDS 12 9 14 PAULINA RUBIO A' UNIVERSAL LATINO 543319 (9.98/16.98) PAULINA PICTURES 38 36 3 NONPOINT MCA 112364 (8.98/12.98) 13 14 14 CHARLIE WILSON MAJOR HITS 490371 /INTERSCOPE (17.98 CD) BRIDGING THE GAP STATEMENT

39 32 23 THE NEW LIFE COMMUNITY R. VERITY ® 17 2 BANDA EL RECODO FONOVISA 6102 (8.98/12.98) CONTIGO POR SIEMPRE... CHOIR FEATURING JOHN KEE 43)39112.98/)8.98) NOT GUILTY.. THE EXPERIENCE 40 35 4 BOY WHAT IF 15 7 2 SKRAPE RCA 67935 (13.98 CD) NEW KILLER AMERICA BAD JOE 364/E- LASTIK (15.98 CD) THE BEST OF FREESTYLE MEGAMIX 41 44 3 JOHN HAMMOND POINTBLANK 50764/VIRGIN ® 29 9 NICKEL CREEK SUGAR HILL 3909 (16.98 CD) NICKEL CREEK (17.98 CD) WICKED GRIN 17 11 25 AT THE DRIVE -IN GRAND ROYAL 49999 *NIRGIN (9.98 CD) RELATIONSHIP OF COMMAND 4Y RE -ENTRY GOOD CHARLOTTE DAYLIGHT 61452/EPIC (11.98 EQ/17.98) GOOD CHARLOTTE

18 15 2 LFT CHURCH CHOIR/HEZEKIAH WALKER VERITY 43157 (10.98/16.98) LOVE IS LIVE! 43 38 7 AZUL AZUL SONY DISCOS 83941 (10.98 EQ/16.98) EL SAPO

19 2 2 OLD 97'S ELEKTRA 62531/EEG (17.98 CD) SATELLITE RIDES 44 45 21 RACHAEL LAMPA WORD 61068/EPIC (11.98 EQ/16 .98) LIVE FOR YOU

20 16 4 KIM BURRELL TOMMY BOY GOSPEL 1450/TOMMY BOY (10.98/16.98) LIVE IN CONCERT 45 NEW POWDERFINGER REPUBLIC 549092 /UNIVERSAL (8.98/12.98) ODYSSEY NUMBER FIVE

21 26 31 ZOEGIRL SPARROW 51734 (15.98 CD) ZOEGIRL 46 41 6 TIM RUSHLOW ATLANTIC (NASHVILLE) 83326/AG (10.98/16.98) TIM RUSHLOW

22 NEW THE LIVING END REPRISE 48063/WARNER BROS. (11.98 CD) ROLL ON (41) NEW HUEY DUNBAR SONY DISCOS 84297 (10.98 EQ/17.98) YO SI ME ENAMORE

23 20 43 RASCAL FLATTS LYRIC STREET 165011 /HOLLYWOOD (11.98/17.98) RASCAL FLATTS 48 39 13 ST. GERMAIN BLUE NOTE 25114* /CAPITOL (16.98 CD) TOURIST

24 22 32 SOULDECISION MCA 112361 (11.98/17.98) NO ONE DOES IT BETTER 49 46 16 PRU CAPITOL 23120 (6.98/9.98) PRU

25 24 19 VICENTE FERNANDEZ SONY Discos 84185 (9.98 EQ/15.98) HISTORIA DE UN IDOLO VOL. 1 CO)5RE -ENTRY SPINESHANK ROADRUNNER 8563 (8.98/13.98) THE HEIGHT OF CALLOUSNESS R OPU LAfz -U P21S1 NC BILLBOARD'S WEEKLY COVERAGE OF HOT PROSPECTS FOR THE HEATSEEKERS CHART BY :SCARLA HAY

HIP -HOP `ROCK STAR': thyst Rock Star, due May 8 Bonham's `Interpretations.' son (Sepultura, P.O.D.) performance of the year. Hip- hop /spoken -word on American/Columbia Re- Jerry Bonham returns with a and mixed by Randy Staub Lexi's current single, artist Saul Williams is a cords. The album was co- double-CD of remixes, Spundae ( Metallica, U2). "Conversations /That's name that may be more produced by Williams and The album's first single, Presents . Interpretations II, How I Know," has been familiar in the film indus- American Recordings due April 24 on Spundae/Mute "Fred Astaire," has been serviced to gospel and try than the music busi- founder Rick Rubin. Records. The San Francisco - serviced to rock radio, and R &B radio. ness. He co -wrote and Guest artists on the based Bonham says support the band is currently on a Lexi is currently tour- album include DJ Krust, for him at his label is "unparal- U.S. tour. Modern rock sta- ing as part of the stage Chad Smith of the Red leled." He is currently on a North tion WKQX (Q -101) Chica- production Listen to Your Hot Chili Peppers, and American tour that will continue go, which has the single in Woman. Upcoming per- Esthero. through the summer. significant rotation, will host formance dates include This month, Amethyst a May 12 record release April 24 -29 in Detroit, Rock Star will be serviced party for the band at the to college and rock radio, REGIONAL HEATSEEKERS NO. is House of Blues in Chicago. and a video for The party will be "Coded Language" Webcast on the Rhythm's `Everything.' MOUNTAIN NORTHEAST Washington, D.C. -based will be released to Conjunto Primavera, Ansia De Ama Charlie Wilson, Bridging The Gap House of Blues Christian rock band Circa- TV, video, and in- Web site, hob.com. dian Rhythm makes its dependent retail EAST NORTH CENTRAL album debut with Over outlets. Williams is Mudvayne, L.D. 50 LEXI'S LIFE: Under Everything, due expected to launch Gospel singer Lexi April 24 on 40 Records. a U.S. tour some- may experience a Drummer Dan Cuomo says time next month. MIDDLE ATLANTIC second wind in Healing Power. Hard - Jerry Rivera, Rivera of recording the album, "It 7 \ sales for the album edged rock band Ünloco was great to take our GET LUCKY: WEST NORTH CENTRAL And That's the has a "heavy but melodic Mudvayne, L.D. 50 r time." The album's first Rock band Lucky SOUTH ATLANTIC Way It Is. The sound," says lead singer Samantha Mumba, Gotta Tell You single, "Beautiful Savior," Boys Confusion project, released Joey Duenas. The band - has a sound that PACIFIC last on - has been released to Mr. Short Khop, Da Khop Shop year Evan which hails from Austin, Christian, AC, top 40, combines punk, der Holyfield's Texas -has been touring rock, -11Ik and rock radio. hard hip -hop, SOUTH CENTRAL Real Deal Rec- the U.S. in support of the and reggae influ- Conjunto Primavera, Ansia De Amar ords, will be rere- album Healing (Maverick ences. The Chica- r leased May 8 on Records), produced by starred in the 1998 film go-based band has Real Deal /Or- Johnny K (Disturbed). Slam, which won the Grand established a loyal THE REGIONAL ROUNDUP pheus Music, with Ünloco recently complet- Jury Award at the Sun - following through touring distribution by EMI. ed a video for "Face Rotating top 10 lists of best -selling titles by new and developing artists. dance Film Festival that and the release of two indie The album reached No. Down," directed by Mar- PACIFIC SOUTH CENTRAL year, in addition to being albums. 1. Mr. Short Khop Da Khop Shop 1. Conjunto Primavera Ansia De Amar 19 on the Top Gospel Al- cos Siega (Blink -182, honored with the Camera The band's major -label 2. Conjunto Primavera Ansia De Amar 2. Mudvayne L.D. 50 bums chart last year and Papa Roach). 3. Banda El Recodo Contigo Por Siempre... 3. Keith Urban Keith Urban D'Or prize at the 1998 debut album, Throwing the 4. American Hi -Fi American Hi -Fi 4. Big Moe City Of Syrup No. 10 on the regional 5. Samantha Mumba Gotta Tell You 5. Paulina Rubio Paulina Cannes Film Festival. Game, is set for release 6. New Found Glory New Found Glory 6. Samantha Mumba Gotta Tell You Northeast chart. The al- Now Williams makes his May 8 on Elektra Enter- 7. Lupillo Rivera Despreciado 7. American Hi -Fi American Hi -Fi bum also received a Stellar May 1 -6 in Dallas, May 8- 8. Paulina Rubio Paulina 8. Pat Green & Cory Morrow Songs We Weh We'd Written debut in the music world tainment. The album was 9. Mudvayne L.D. 50 9. Lonestar Ridaz Wanted Award nomination last 13 in Houston, and May with his first album, Ame- produced by Howard Ben- 10. Alien Ant Farm ANThology 10. Rodney Carrington Morning Wood year for rap/hip -hop gospel 15 -20 in Chicago.

20 www.billboard.com BILLBOARD APRIL 14, 2001 www.americanradiohistory.com yea rom The Bringe: Diverse Sounds Connect A Music-Rich Tow

BY RICHARD HENDERSON

I Sweet the San I ram iseo is the Lind of in il.e- ith his tte>,v release on 'rrr !), r,. biotin' di( Gilman club and Bottons of Ili* ,les believe," obsery,-s \c vv :Ihion ('ec, 0,k Harr(. Ili the '80s. Bay Area ae r r ie I i as journcv San Francisco's Ponrro Hill dish in as exalt

president Foster Reed. "I1 people want and delJerson St,uship r e ked the national of the latter. Neuman notes that her artists, to live in a world of imagination. Ihev come to cli:ar rehearsing in East Bay communities such as hi places like San Fr.nn its o; it thy c vvant to iiiltah- I he rig's inllucncr on pop -'altar(' cotttimics Oakland, haven't been affected negatively it a world of commerce. they go to Los Angeles through the present; seetni tglV c\ cry Ac.u, Suit Francisco's rising rents. Of the difficu ries nr N,\\ York. S;nt Francisco has always attract - another local act Irre;Iks natIon- far cd Ili many S.F. musicians. she re,' muds, I ed rreatice and offbeat people and ;tlw;n s will." al hit. lint, feu. every- success storI. such ;is he honest. I rhiuk that there ate too luauv I he city once dubbed "Baghdad by the ßav" by Counting Crows, (au is lsaak. Green Day or. bands in the world. Not that I want to discour- the late S.L. Chronicle colunmist Herb Caen still most recenth. Third Eve Blind, there arc as age an one from making music, but the hardest

I is I csenibles Reed's description, This. despite many bancls deserving of on-parable acclaim thing lot- independent labels and bands :hat ever- crowding, escalating rents and the siege that are bottled up within city limits. In recent there's so many of us now that we're conipe ing urentaliu that the city's arts community lias mcntotV, a such Cr'. the Rirc:killers and Moth with each other." All the saune, she extols the been forced to adopt as the dot-tour h,rdes Ma e e he suffeieel this la e, and other t,rl- ertnent climate as being an exciting tinte for threaten to crowd the bohemian element out of cuts such as the IRcth Lis ck Ordeal and new bands, pointing to groups such as The the Bay .Ar ea altogether. Though gentrification (.1ecper Lagoon h;aye as let to reach an audi- Pattern with an FP eoniing out on Alternative fueled I,v an iulitsion of Internet utoncy has Lit ence cowlnensrnate in siie w th the qu;t!it of - 1 cilia( les. She also notes the friendliness of area many musicians without studios or affordable their tiruc. c. radio, such as l.iie 105 and college stations like housing, San Francisco and its neighboring I,.C. Berkeley's KAI,X, to local bands. communities remain home' to one of the (.oun- BEST OF TIMES trs's most vital and diverse inusie scenes. Molly. \enntan. (lNi and co -owner of FOOTWORK APPRECIATED For decades, San Francisco has been synony- Berkeley -based Lookout Records, home to the Dance music, ill its matte forms, has found a mous with rebellion and experimentation, dat- Donnas (whose 'brrr 21 album has just ap- solid looting loatlIy. Explaining San Francisco's ing back to the North Beach scene of the 'rich peared) and Bratntobile, eomments on the local affinity toward club culture, Bob Duskis, co- observes with its jai /- loving beat artists and poets. 1 het t rock scene. Neuman reflects on the changes founder of Six Degrees Records, that a open -minded climate, with the e aloe. the 'RUs. cc In the city was the epicenter that she's witnessed since her label's 1988 "It's politically of the hippie youthquake, the soundtrack to inception: "It's a Ivan) good t me for BAN. Area strong influence of deeply entrenched gay cul- \\ Iil(li was provided by local bands-the rock, and things are going \r ill nitr a lot ',if the ture on the local club scene. There's a liberal locally, in general, and the t:Fateful Dead, Jefferso a Airplane. Steve Miller independent labels nt the bay .Area. Inhere approach to music Band and die (Alai-Limns. I)an Hicks l his blot went to be a decent altonntt eti live yen/it's, but Bay Area loves to dance." During his company's 1.irks combined singular wit, tunes tinged with (hose that ace onunodatc all -ages shows-reach- four years in the area. Duskis has Iliutul the Bay a ret ro j;rir chops and a gist(' for vintage clothing; IL; null ter inunger artists em In he {crier Area "receptive to utcl potentially breeding

N i l ry t Continued nu hn {r 22 1 II( Ls Hr ently enjr ing i career renaissance and tardier IaIrreen." \carvi cites Berkeley's 4,00

www.americanradiohistory.com kind of a dark time for music studios, working with samples and here," he says. "Obviously, what's ProTools. Were it not for that, it Ones To Watch: New Bands By The Bay San Francisco going on with cost -of- living here would be really scary here now." and the recent wave of recording Long a creative spark in San Francisco's new music scene, violinist DIVERSE SOUNDS and rehearsal studios and clubs FANTASTIC DJ MACHINE Carla Khilstead has achieved notoriety beyond city limits with the Tin (:ontinued /inm page 21 being shut down in the wake of this 'Hie three labels (CuBop, Love Hat Trio; their latest release, Helium, features Tom Waits' vocals on the dot -com phenomenon, it's not a n' Haight and Ubiquity) com- title track. Concurrent with that group, Khilstead also performs with ground for music the kind of that great time for musicians. The sav- prising Ubiquity Records celebrat- Sleepytime Gorilla Museum, avatars of East Bay art rock. Combining we reflect. This is a is city that's ing grace that. as technology con- ed their 10th anniversary last members of local iconoclast ensembles Idiot Flesh and Charming always been forward -thinking year; a current CuBop release Hostess, the group's sound hearkens back unapologetically to mid -'70s when it comes to European is Back fram Havana by Jack prog -rock, with all the complexity and fastidious musicianship implied by club culture; at the same time. Costanzo, an artist active since that designation. Sleepytime Gorilla Museum has been known to turn up it's a city that's very receptive the late '40s and a veteran of at the Starry Plough in Berkeley; broader exposure is warranted for this to sounds from around the Stan Kento)n's orchestra. The singular band. world. Obviously, there's a company's VP, Andrew Ger- Alex Nahas is the creative mainspring Laughing thriving Latin of Stock, which strad- community vis, notes that new money in dles the divide between alt -rock and a film -noir soundtrack. The quintet here, as there are communi- the area has enabled people to comprises Hammond B -3 organ, violin, cello, drums and composer ties of expatriates from throw parties and get spon- Nahas on Chapman Stick. The group's sound is reminiscent of the around the globe. It's a great sorship for tours. "There's a evocative wide -screen cinematic arrangements of groups such as world -music city and a great fantastic and possibly under- Tindersticks or Talk Talk; the quirk quotient is upped no little by the toy dance city, so it's a particularly rated DJ scene here. [San piano and other trashed instruments wielded by mad scientist/ fertile place for a label like Francisco] doesn't have a keyboardist Eric Glick. Laughing Stock's recent album, ours." still being huge media machine, so we're shopped, was produced by Lee Duskis' eclectic A &R policy The Donnas somewhat under the radar, as Townsend, who numbers Bill reflects the variety of the is much of the area's music. Frisell among his previous region, with recently signed acts tinues to advance and people have It's allowed people to experiment clients. as Los Mocosos, such a classic bar- the ability to make really good - a bit and grow their own scenes, A couple of years ago, rio band, most of whose members sounding recordings at home, that start their own labels." He cites the Etienne de Rocher was touted grew in San up Francisco's Mission activity has proliferated locally. expanding influence of xir8r mag- as the Next Big Thing by San district. Overall, though, his feel- Dance music is such a big part of azine, a local bible of club and Franciscans in the know. ings about the city's musical climate the Bay Area scene, and a lot of electronic culture, as well as a Unfortunately, his star never are far from sanguine. "I think it's dance producers work out of home number of the city's dance im- achieved the exit velocity Sleepytime Gorilla Museum required to project the Alabama transplant beyond local clubs. The singer- songwriter has recently emerged from a period of woodshedding, which would appear to have done wonders for his creativity. A great many new songs, all written in his patented chamber -pop style, are attracting crowds to his gigs in Market St. clubs like Café du Nord. His recent studio sessions have been pro- duced by Dan Protheroe, who helmed the latest from New Orleans AAA Titevte,AA funksters Galactic. GlOketke Remember The Alimony is the first full -length release on Department of Ways and Means from country-rock punks Joe Buck. The band's filmic affections run deep: its name was purloined from the titular char- in style, since 1928 acter in the film Midnight Cowboy, and the group's members are local filmmakers and Lucasfilm special- effects wizards. Joe Buck has coa- lesced into a potent party unit, playing regularly at street fairs and local dives to a growing cult following. Lead singer David Monroe sets the sartorial standard that competing S.F. alt- country acts can't ignore; sporting leather chaps and a pink feather boa, he made an indelible impression at the CD- release party, held at a Potrero Hill tango palace. A rotating cast of pedal -steel guitarists has been featured in recent Joe Buck sets, only serving to enhance the band's already scurrilous reputation. Jazz traditionalists and avant -gardists alike find much to enjoy in a set by the Marcus Shelby Orchestra. Un Faux Pas! is the group's debut on local Noir Records, a label founded by Shelby. The album highlights bassist /composer Shelby's confident writing in a post -Ellingtonian mode. He's accompanied by pianist Matt Clark and drummer Jaz Sawyer, who has worked previously with Wynton Marsalis and Abbey Lincoln. Not merely a revivalist, Shelby reinvigorates the art of writing big -band jazz with his fertile imagination and keyboard dexterity. -R.H.

prints, naming Naked Music, Pan- importing Latin sounds into the handle, Tweekin' Records, Grey- Bay, notes Varela; stranded in hound, Om and others. Cuba while emigrating to the U.S., Graham was attracted to the LATIN ROOTS island's music, with his appetite A Bay Area genre that has never further whetted by his exposure to lacked for community spirit is Manhattan salsa. Latin music. Jesse "Chuy" Varela, Twenty-five years before Graham's MD at KCSM Jazz 91 in San Fillmore Auditorium, fans of Latin Mateo, has hosted his Latin Jazz music flocked to Cesar's Latin show on Sundays since 1984. He is Palace, where jazz cross -pollinated well regarded as the region's top with salsa, or to Sweet's Ballroom in Elegant Fun Offbeat source for Latin sounds; his exten- Oakland. Varela points out that the sive knowledge of that music's salsa dance scene here is more pop- local history extends back to the ular than ever, citing about 30 '50s. Arriving in the Bay area dur- bands playing on that circuit and ing the late -'60s hippie movement, more than a dozen clubs around Latino rockers Santana sparked the Bay. Strong area acts include Varela's interest in music. De- Pepe y su Orquesta, ( "very popular, scribing that band's founder, he with original material "), Orquesta says, "Carlos opened the door to a Kache and Julio Bravo. whole music scene that was hap- Sir Francis Drake Hotel pening in Oakland and in S.E's HIP -HOP CHRONICLES 450 Powell Street Mission district, with bands like Hip -hop musicians in the Bay early -'70s hitmakers Malo and Area weren't waiting for cues from San Francisco, CA 94102 equally influential Azteca (featur- elsewhere; when Davey D arrived MEMBER OF 415 392 7755 Fax 415 391 8719 ing brothers Pete and Coke in Oakland in 1982, he found a 800 227 5480 Escovedo with Neil Schon, later of Reservations Member of vibrant, funk -influenced scene Journey). Legendary San Fran- well way, IOMPTON GROUP www.sirfrancisdrake.com Historic Hotels of America under with musicians ciscan concert impresario Bill such as Too Short already garner- Graham was responsible for continued on page 24

22 BILLBOARD SPOTLIGHT BILLBOARD APRIL 14. 2001 www.americanradiohistory.com CREEDENCE CLEAR WATER GRATEFUL DEAD RECORDS REVIVAL D-SHOT AND MONEY-SEX 8 THUGS THE ENTIRE FOR FANTASY REALSIDE RECORDS INTERNATIONAL LABEL DISTRIBUTION GROUP ONLY [OUTSIDE THE USA)

SAN FRANCISCO SOUND

33 rd STREET RECORDS CELLY CEL ITS PRESENTS A LIVE FROM THE GHETTO COMPILATION BEAUTIFUL

NEW DAY LABEL, RIGHTWAY PRODUCTIONS OLD SCHOOL MENTALITY...

IT'S ALL ABOUT THE MUSIC!

R.B.L. POSSE HOSTILE TAKEOVER

BAYSIOE ENTERTAINIVIENT ùlSTfflßOThJÑ 885 RIVERSMIE PARKWAY-WEST SACRAMENTO, CA 95605 PHONE 18001 525-5709 - FAA (8001 356-5024 WINWEAYSIDEOISICOM biltiVtailAYSIDEORIBAN.COM

www.americanradiohistory.com One of the leading specialty YEAR -ROUND JAZZ labels dealing with blues in the The jazz scene remains vibrant San Francisco world is S.E's Blind Pig Records. here, with Oakland venue Yoshi's A Citq T hat Works: According to the company's direc- as its nexus, though the newly ren- DIVERSE SOUNDS tor of publicity, Christian Weyers, ovated Mission District lounge Continued jinm page 22 "We've tended to cover a large vari- Bruno's has been programming For erformin ety of artists, by genre, from zydeco jazz of late, with Cuban pianist ing attention. Now the host of' four to gospel to R &B to rockabilly to, of Omar Sosa in residence recently. different radio shows on KMEI. course, more blues -centric music, SFJAZZ is the presenter and pro- and KPFA, Davey I) chron- ducer of year -round jazz Musicians, S.F. s icles the latest develop- events, including the well - ments in hip -hop on his known San Francisco Jazz own daveyd.com Web site. Festival. The organization The Place To Play He notes that "Nobody's has recently sponsored con- looking for deals in New certs by the Joshua Redman BY DAVID JOHN FARINELLA York or L.A; the name of Quartet, Geri Allen and the game for Bay Area Italy's Paolo Conte. The artists is to do it yourself." Asian-American Jazz Fes- !n the grand melting pot of San er stages, including the punk/alter- He rates several current tival held in Golden Gate Francisco nightlife, punks mix native stomping ground Bottom of acts as major local talents, Park is a recent and increas- with rockers, electronica fans the Hill, the Last Day Saloon and including E -40, San Quen, Tin Hat Trio (left) and John Adams ingly popular addition to with blues enthusiasts. Thankfully, even smaller joints like Hotel Oakland's Zion I and the city's jazz calendar. they don't have to do it all on the Utah, Bruno's, Paradise Lounge Mystic from Digital Underground, with styles such as country blues, Though the Grateful Dead dis- same stage, because the city and and the Paragon. the latter having scored recently Delta blues, Chicago blues and banded in the wake of founding surrounding Bay Area that runs There are just as many small with her song "The Life." Area more contemporary forms." A local guitarist Jerry Garcia's death, the from Santa Cruz to Santa Rosa stages for up -and- coming bands labels devoted to hip -hop include artist on the label, Tommy Castro, audience for jam bands remains boasts a wide array of venues, scattered around the Bay Area. As Dog Day, out of Oakland, and is "an S.F. success story" in Weyer's undiminished. Of late, their atten- from the enormous to the inti- far south as Santa Cruz, there are South San Francisco's Nu Gruv. words. Discovered at the Saloon in tions have turned to like- minded mate. Palookaville and the Catalyst, Now with national distribution, North Beach, Castro is now an local outfits such as Garaj Mahal, The Northern California con- where such acts as Pearl Jam and Vallejo -based Murder Dog maga- international blues star heading for as well as Dead offshoot groups cert scene debuted in earnest dur- Ben Harper have played. In San zine continues its in -depth cover- his second year as a participant in like the Other Ones and Bob ing the late '60s. It was Jose, The Usual, Cactus age of the genre. the B.B. King Blues Tour. Continued on page 26 bands such as the Club and Club Ibex Grateful Dead, Jeffer- book local and national son Airplane and San- acts. The South Bay tana that helped build also boasts one of the San Francisco's reputa- most stunning venues, tion for inspired live at the Villa Montalvo music. Both local and Arts Center in Sara- touring acts played toga. at mid -sized venues The East Bay's Greek across town, such as the Theater is a smaller, yet Fillmore Auditorium, just as storied, amphi- Winterland and the theater where local Avalon Ballroom. The favorites Counting Fillmore, with the help Crows have shared the of the legendary Bill stage with alt -heroes Graham, became one Cracker. Just down the of the preeminent Bimbo 's 365 road is 924 Gilman clubs in the area; Street, launching pad closed after 1989's Loma Prieta for the likes of Green Day and earthquake, it didn't open again Rancid. The folk /roots set has an until 1994, three years after assortment of locations to play in Graham died in a helicopter acci- Berkeley, including Starry Plough, dent. These clays, The Fillmore is Ashkenaz and Freight And Salvage. one of the anchors of the city's Eli's Mile High Club, one of the music scene. best -kept blues secrets in the East Bay, can be found in Oakland, as STARLIGHT AND SETZER can the world -class jazz venues What the Fillmore lias in histo- Yoshi's and Kimball's East. Also in ry, Bimbo's 365 Club has in class. Oakland is the Paramount Theater, The mid -sized room features such a stunning art -deco room with out- acts as the Brian Setzer Orchestra standing acoustics. and 10,000 Maniacs, as well as var - SAN FRANCISCO'S PREMIERE RECORDING FACILITY ious local swing bands. Other OPPORTUNITY KEEPS showcase rooms include the Star- A- KNOCKIN' light Lounge and Caf? du Nord. Throughout Marin Count and Noe Valley Ministry has welcomed up to Santa Rosa (60 miles north a number of well -known acoustic of the city), there are a number of Neil Young and Crazy Horse R.E.M. Sheryl Crow Third Eye Blind Lucy Pearl Tom Waits Len singer /writer types, as well as local spots where local and established lolk artists. bands can ply their trade. 19 No Doubt Moby Black Eyed Peas Cake Red House Painters Stroke 9 The Donnas Bush The Warfield, one of the city's Broadway, in the small town of larger venues, welcomes mixed Fairfax, seems to welcome newer N'Sync Save Ferris Korn Kronos Quartet Nine Inch Nails Live Citizen King Philip Steir fare, as does the smaller Great bands, as does New George's in American Music Hall, Slim's and San Rafael. Mill Valley's Sweet- Better Than Ezra Spearhead Imperial Teen Money Mark Blackalicious Los Amigos Invisibles the Maritime Hall. water Saloon has been home to Summer touring hands that such artists as John Lee Hooker Chumbawamba Unwritten Law New Order Orgy Rob Zombie Mark Eitzel Tom Tom Club have not quite graduated to the and Bonnie Raitt when they want demand of the Oakland Arena, sit down and acoustically work Athenaeum Meat Beat Manifesto Mary Chapin Carpenter Me'shell Ndegéocello Rick Rubin to the San Jose Event Center or even out new material. In the North the Cow Palace, will stop at the Bay, the Luther Burbank Center Shoreline Ampitheatre in Moun- for the Performing Arts brings in tain View (35 miles south of town) some of the best national touring and Classic Modern Recording In the Heart of the SOMA District or the Chronicle Pavilion at acts, as does the Mystic Theater in Concord (in the East Bay). Petaluma. Toast Local venues likewise welcome What keeps a music scene alive is blues, jazz and cabaret acts. In fact, opportunity. Not only the chance 1340 Mission Street the new crop of blues clubs in- to play with like -minded musicians San Francisco, CA 94103 cludes John Lee Hooker's Boom who are bent on discovering new Boom Room, Biscuits 'N Blues, musical heartbeats, but the oppor- 41 5.864.8678 Blue Lamp and Lou's. On the jazz tunity for artists to hone their craft. side of things, Jazz at Pearl's is a The Bay Area is home to just that. [email protected] local favorite, as is the Plush Room. It turns out that the adventurous www.toastsf.com Newer local bands have found spirit of Bill Graham's '60s lives on, hones on some of the City's small- just not on the same stage.

24 BILLBOARD SPOTLIGHT BILLBOARD APRIL 14, 2001 www.americanradiohistory.com IT'S RN UPGRADE TO AN ALREADY SUCCESSFUL OPERATING SYSTEM.

Presenting Compaq Center at San Jose. Formerly San Jose Arena. COMPAQ CENTER Same spectacular facility, but with a brand -new name. A T S A N J O S E N E T W O R K www.compaqcenteratsanjose.com

www.americanradiohistory.com Of the new -music releases on his John Adams' releases on None- New Albion imprint, Foster Reed such. He cites local organizations San Francisco reflects, "I'm pleased that we that support new music, like Other released a lot of work by the post- Minds, the foundation whose Studio Scene: DIVERSE SOUNDS war generation of composers. Of annual festival features Gavin C.iml i nued from luge _' l the previous generation of music Bryars and Alvin Curran in its I'm pleased to have released the 2001 lineup. Also emblematic of The City Is Firmly Weir's Ratdog. The Dead's Mickey first CDs of Morton Feldman, John contemporary composition in the Hart is a central figure in the Cage and Lou Harrison [whose Bay Area are the Paul Dresher world -music scene; his 3600 label Rhymes With Silver was a recent Ensemble, the Contemporary grounded In Sound is distributed nationally by Ryko- release from Koch- distributed Music Players, and, of course, disc. Other world -music Nonesuch recording artists BY CHRISTOPHER WALSH notables include Indian the Kronos Quartet, for virtuosos Ali Akbar Khan whom more than 400 fln influential contributor to says studio -management consul- and Zakir Hussain, both works have been written or our culture, San Francisco has tant Janice Lee. "The real -estate headquartered in Marin arranged. "The presence spawned more than its share of changes were a real shock to the County, and Oakland - of Mills College makes a musical icons. Though it seems a system and cut pretty deeply. It based Nubian troubadour huge difference," adds world away from the production definitely feels like things have lev- Hamza el Din. Reed. `As an institution, all mecca of Los Angeles, San eled out, but not back to before all along it's had a door open Francisco also has a long history of the rent increases and evictions." NO END TO to creative music, including top -notch recording facilities, and "We are so busy," says Nina SERIALISM world music. Peripherally, the Bay Area is home to a lively, Bombardier of Fantasy Studios in The contemplative From left: Jack Costanzo, Andrew Jervis and Tommy Castro work that people like eclectic group of artists, producers Berkeley, which has installed a 56- sounds of New Age music Pauline Oliveros did at the and engineers. input Solid State Logic 8000 G are familiar to the Bay Area. New Albion]. The idea is to reflect San Francisco Tape Center in the The recent past, however, has console, acquired from produc- Numbering among the local spe- the best that we can find from liv- '60s historically laid the design for not been kind to this community. er /engineer Walter Afanasieff's cialist labels are Real Music, Hearts ing composition; composing didn't much contemporary electronic, Already short on affordable real private facility. "To deal with the of Space and Inner Peace Music; end with serialism, but it contin- trance and ambient music; some of local Bay Area market- the latter company was founded by ued from there." these local pioneers, such as place and economy, New Age keyboard pioneer Reed comments on the impact of Oliveros and Morton Subotnick, Fantasy did a promo- Stephen Halpern, who has re- avant -garde composing, most are currently being recognized for tional thing at the end leased some 60 titles worldwide. famously represented by composer their contributions." of last year, to see what would happen. It was great, especially for local people. It was good for the staff as Annex Digital (left) and Laughing Tiger well, because it kept everybody in higher estate, the dot -com economy of spirits. And, because we got so Silicon Valley pushed prices ever - busy, it kept a lot of the local inde- skyward. Evictions and rent esca- pendent engineers busy as well." lation led many to conclude that this once- bohemian city had KEEPING BOOKED become emphatically artist - Philip Stein, producer, remixer unfriendly. When the Downtown and owner of Toast Recording Rehearsal complex closed, some Studios, credits artists such as Neil 500 bands were without a place to Young, Third Eye Blind and hone their craft; fed up, many R.E.M., as well as his own produc- musicians left town. Amid this tion projects, for keeping his facil- backdrop, several studios closed ity booked. "I survived the last five their doors. years because I'm a producer and But the bottom fell out of the because I've gotten a lot of good dot -com frenzy, and now there are projects," says Steir. "But I think signs of sanity on the horizon. "The the studio scene is going to come climate seems to have lightened up back, now that the dot -corns are a bit, though the operating mode is dying." definitely `proceed with caution. "' Continued on page 28

.4-ykgr/teolk. One of San Francisco's most prominent recording facilities for over 20 years. CAKE ++ George Clinton ++ Me'Shell Ndegeocello Green Day ++Riclzie Lee Jones ++ Tupac Shah ur Digital Underground++ Prince+ ±Spearhead Pharoah Sanders +± Chris Isaak ++Joe Sai'riani Paula Cole +- PJ Harvey -{-±Tony Toni Tone

245 YDE ST., SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA 94102 (415) 441 -8934 hydes"reet'Chotrna.il.corn For membership information the San Francisco Chapter 415.749.0779 or 1.800.555.3822 www.hydes_ reet'.corn i

26 BILLBOARD SPOTLIGHT BILLBOARD APRIL 14, 200' www.americanradiohistory.com . I L

BILL GRAHAM PRESENTS IN SAN FRANCISCO 14 , s

=Lamm 11111P11.10K0

.1.=/=11.67.I.M!

orne things never c ange. It has always been and will always be abou the MUSIC, the ART/SST & tñÁÚDIENCE. SAN FRANCISCO is 49 square miles surrounded by reality.11 - Paul Kantner Welcome to our universe...

PuRI JAM

II ...... / IF

ae.r. .. MO, 1 ei

Posters 411 Graham Presents

°Established 19bó°

www.americanradiohistory.com San Francisco

STUDIO SCENE Omlinuedfrom /)( e 26

John Lucasey, owner of Studio 880 in Oakland, notes that, in ícturesQue addition to leasing the equipment from the recently closed Coast Recorders, he is expanding his facility further, building 18 offices to be offered to Bay Area music 5' OAKLAND, GA businesses. "We really need to keep this place growing and strong," says Lucasey, "and the only way we're going to do it is to come together." Arne Frager, owner of the Plant Recording Studios in Sausalito, is also expanding. Despite what he describes as an "average" previous

Skywalker Sound

year, The Plant is adding a second mastering studio, as well as a Solid State Logic 9000 console 1br its sur- round mix room, multichannel mixing being an anticipated growth area. "We didn't get a lot of the kinds of work that we usually get 3 exits from the last year, which is new bands," says Frager. "But we have a lot of good Oakland Airport projects lined up for this year." 1 ntrod ucÍng PLAYING WITH TOYS While the music- recording busi- ness is slow. Annex Digital, for- ..4// ,7V e tv merly Music Annex, is experienc- ing growth elsewhere. "We're RECORDING STUDIO . AUDIO POST making money in oddball areas," explains David Porter. "We pro- vide sound for the toy industry. We work with the game industry, which has also done well, and tele- phony projects, with companies who do interactive voice systems. We're doing all kinds of program- ming where audio is a component and needs to be integrated into a system that has a computer con- trol surrounding it." Outside the city, studios have been less affected by San Fran- cisco's dot -corn fury; or, in the case of studios such as Laughing Tiger in San Rafael, positively impacted. "Garageband.com seems to be the exception," says owner /producer Ari Rios. "We have [garageband thunder/producer] ,Jerry Harrison here now with [garageband act] Gimbo." In addition to the many producer - or artist -owned private facilities, 72 input Vintage Neve the Bay Area is also home to high - end commercial studios, including Studio D (Sausalito), Prairie Sun C L I E N T S I N C L U D E OUR Recording (Cotat.i). Live Oak Re- B OOKINGS CALL cording (Berkeley). Hyde Street GREENDAY Studios, Different Fur Recording, G IGI OR JOHN @ 510-533-0880 (WARNING) and Paul Stubblebine Mastering (all in San Francisco), and Skywalker FAX 510-533 -2952 CHRIS ISAAK Sound, the recording /post -production facility in Marin County. SIMON SAYS "It is busy, but it isn't like back in the '70s and '80s, when all the major labels were working up here," says 829 27T "AVENUE SUITE E Susan Skaggs of Different Fur, which has recently hosted such OAKLAND, CA 94601 clients as George Winston, Ralph Stanley and Joan Baez. "Different Fur doesn't seem to have been VISIT US @ WWW.STUDI0880.coM affected, but I'm not blind to the fact that there must be (ewer musicians in San Francisco."

28 BILLBOARD SPOTLIGHT BILLBOARD APRIL 14, 2001 www.americanradiohistory.com Reviews & Previews R T I S T S & M U S I C

D'Angelo, Erykah Badu, Luther Van - S P O T L I G H T S P O T L I G H T dross, C +C Music Factory, and Incognito. With this stellar independent debut, she STRAVINSKY: Le Sacre du Printemps of background Fazil Say, piano may join the pantheon PRODUCER: Jean -Pierre Loisil singers who rightfully command a solo Teldec 8573 -81041 spotlight. Her velvety vocals blend per- Stravinsky's primal ballet score Le fectly with her chief musical ingredients: i Sacre du Printemps (The Rite of soul, jazz, and blues -with a dash of hip - Spring) famously caused a riot at its hop and trip -hop. The resulting mélange 1913 Parisian premiere. Some would is a simmering, intoxicating brew in which say that the 20th century didn't actual- no one element dominates, allowing the ly begin until the hyper -sophisticated listener to fully savor Bernod's "oth- primitivism of these "pictures of pagan aness." Whether it's respect for black Russia" exploded in sound -and The men in the haunting "Endangered Rite can still exert a powerful pull. An Species" (inspired by Tupac's death), L_J idiosyncratic, intrepid 30-year -old, the relaxing and enjoying life as on "Chillin' AI on the DL," or engaging in self-introspec- 1 Turkish-born pianist Fazil Say has re- tion via "Spirit," Bernod captures the EDITED BY MICHAEL PAOLETTA BOSAVI: Rainforest Music From Papua New RAMMSTEIN essence of such '70s singers as Roberta Guinea Mutter Flack, Dee Dee Sharp Gamble, and Zule- PRODUCERS: Steven Feld, Pete Reiniger, Daniel PRODUCER: Jacob Hellner ma, while fashioning her own groove - POP Sheehy, D.A. Sonneborn Republic/Universal 31454 honed style. In the end, she proves there's * GREG TROOPER Smithsonian Folkways Recordings 40487 It may have been three years since definitely room for one more on the neo- Straight Down Rain Over the course of repeated visits dur- the German hard -rock act Rammstein soul train. Contact: 212-802- 8613.BM

PRODUCER: Phil Ma. i, 1, ing the past quarter- century, ethnogra- scored platinum stateside success with Eminent Records 25060 pher Steven Feld has studied -and the cathartic Sehnsucht, but time has ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK As one of roots music's largely undis- studied with -the composers and not changed much about the band - The Magnet covered gems, singer /songwriter Greg musicians of the Bosavi, a people living ciCrrc,' c1u including its hyper-aggressive attack. PRODUCERS Akhenaton. Bruno Coulais Trooper has released a trio of critically in New Guinea's Southern Highlands. rIn wrrips Mutter shows the sextet continuing to Omlewn Music/Higher Octave 72438 -50810 If for no other reason than the chance to acclaimed albums while operating most- Theirs is a magical environment, FAZIL SAY mine similarly harsh, guitar- seeded ly under the mainstream radar. Too bad, where even insect drones smack of vir- soil, while occasionally delving even hear new music by such genre icons as Mil- A because he is an artist of considerable tuosity. Music (especially singing that deeper into dark, edgy terrain. Per- lie Jackson, Isaac Hayes, the Dells, former insight and passion; his debut for Emi- mimics the sound of weeping) is intrin- haps most striking is the decision by Temptation Dennis Edwards, Manhattans nent showcases plenty of both. The sic to all aspects of Bosavi life, as re- the band and producer Jacob Hellner mainstay Gerald Alston, and chanteuse corded the four-hand transcription of Marlena Shaw, this soundtrack is worth reluctantly affectionate "Nothin' but vealed by these detailed, pristine re- The Rite, overdubbing both parts to keep the studio tricks to a mini- You" shows Trooper's more Dylanesque cordings. The three discs in this - mum. Instead (save for the creepy listening to. The movie itself, described as along with some prepared -piano tracks a "hip -hop journey into France's Mar- tendencies, while the thumping "Staring handsomely presented set, which also to add "orchestral" color. Purists may electro-symphonic flourishes of "Mein Down the Night" is downright unnerv- includes an 80-page booklet, are devot- Herz Brennt"), the listener is offered seilles street culture," co-stars Akhenaton, blanch, but fans of creative record -mak- the front man for European rap group ing. A romantic at heart, Trooper makes ed to guitar bands, sounds and songs ing will revel in the mix of visionary raw, live-sounding tracks that prove "Real Like That" (with Julie Miller) a of the Bosavi's daily existence, and the that the group has the technical chops IAM who teamed with French composer production and Say's vivid performanc- Bruno Coulais to coordinate the music for country love song that's too hip for the laments that are their ritual music. es. At just over 30 minutes, though, to match its undeniable passion. Ulti- genre, and "Once and for All" is a decla- Feld researched and recorded the mately, it's that high degree of passion this soundtrack. But while the concept of even The Rite is short measure as the melding the best of American and French ration of Yankee love. Phil Medeira's sounds and music here, as well as pro- lone work on a full-priced disc. This is with which Rammstein's fans connect, production is adventurous; the down- vided annotations and photographs. since the band continues to record soul/R &B (including Cunnie Williams) an enhanced CD, so there's an artful with New York hip-hop is a noble one, beat "Doghouse" is interesting, if soni- Unusual in the rarified arena of ethno- videocfip of Say playing Gershwin, exclusively in German -proof that cally weird, and "Trampoline" utilizes musicology, this is an accessible, mov- sometimes kids aren't susceptible so something gets lost in the translation. Bach, and Stravinsky; this would've While Jackson's turn on "Prisoners of wah-wah pedals, melodica, and B3 organ ing portrait of a culture whose endan- been a nice bonus at mid- price. Still, much to words as they are to intense to pleasing effect. If Trooper continues gered cultural riches rival any in the sounds. And Rammstein offers those Love" is among the more noteworthy Say's Rite is a new -century classical older- school offerings, it's the hip -hop ele- to release such solid material and radio so-called developed world.-RBH venture par excellence.BB in spades. -LF finds a place for it, this well -kept secret ment that stands out here: most notably will be a secret no more. Contact: 615- Talib Kweli's "Prime Example. "-GM 386-8373. -R W Lynne and Sheryl Crow to Robbie Tracks chart and now sits at No. 25. On Williams and Gabrielle to Jamie O'Neal R&B/HIP-HOP the orchestral "2 Way " -produced by the D A N C E * ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK and Chaka Khan. The biggest surprise GINUWINE singer and Raphael Saadiq -Ginuwine LEMON JELLY Bridget Jones's Diary is how nothing sounds out of place; the The Life comments on the burgeoning two-way * PRODUCERS: various songs complement one another. New PRODUCERS: various pager culture, with his tale illustrating the lemonjelly.ky Island 314 548 797 tracks from Crow ( "Kiss That Girl "), Epic 69622 ins and outs of dating in the new millenni- PRODUCER: Lemon Jelly From the get -go, Helen Fielding's Lynne ( "Killin' Kind "), and Gabrielle Ginuwine continues to expand his R &B um. For something tremendously up close XL Recordings/The Beggars Group 139 international best seller Bridget ( "Out of Reach ") are postcard -perfect crooner repertoire. The Washington, D.C., and personal, listen to the heartfelt "Two Over the past 10 years, noted program- Jones's Diary seemed tailor -made for pop gems. Williams' "Have You Met native-whose 1996 debut, The Bachelor, Reasons I Cry," a moving tribute to the mer /producer Nick Franglen has con- Hollywood, a town that rarely turns its Miss Jones ?," O'Neal's "All by Myself," and 1999 follow-up, 100% Ginuwine, were artist's parents. For Ginuwine-even with tributed to recordings by Björk, Primal back on the provocative, the hysterical, and Geri Halliwell's "It's Raining Men" both platinum -plus successes-offers a its ups and downs -The Life is good. RH Scream, Blur, All Saints, and the Spice and the sexual prominent in Ms. Girls, among others. During the same -all are clever takes on songs made famous mix of sensitivity and sensuality on The * KAREN BERNOD Jones' fir black book. Now, on the eve time, Fred Deakin was manning turnta- by Frank Sinatra, Eric Carmen, and Life. "There It Is," the album's lead single, Some Othaness for U clubs U.K. In of the film's nationwide opening, along the Weather Girls, respectively. is the singer's melodic stand against an PRODUCERS: Greg Spooner, Karen Bernod, Norman bles at throughout the the comes its accompanying soundtrack. Rounding out the set is newcomer ungrateful lover, and the emotional lyrics "Keys" Hurt, Elliot Wilson late '90s, the two formed Lemon Jelly Like Jones' wildly colorful life, the Rosey, whose Macy Gray -etched have apparently struck a chord with many. Natively Creative TBA 60355 6767 and released three limited- edition EPs- soundtrack brings together eclectic "Love" is an ultra -sublime hip -hop- In this issue, the track continues its ascen- You've heard the voice before. Karen The Bath, The Yellow, and The Midnight. individuals, here ranging from Shelby spiked, alt -blues jam. MP sion up the Hot R &B/Hip -Hop Singles & Bernod has sung with such talents as For its debut album, Lemon Jelly has compiled these three impossible -to -find discs onto one CD, and voilà, the birth of lemonijelly.ky. Musically cheeky, as well L REISSUES VITA as savvy sampleholics, Franglen and Deakin think nothing of merging Brazil- TIM BUCKLEY work finally gets the attention it has long Abercrombie seemed utterly in sync ian rhythms, Middle Eastern instrumen- Morning Glory: The Tim Buckley Anthology merited. The song selection is impecca- when the fellow Connecticut natives cut atmospherics with ref- ORIGINAL PRODUCERS: various ble, covering all nine of his studio albums, this off -the -cuff collection in 1982 -83 with tation, and jazzy REISSUE PRODUCER: James Austin two posthumous live collections, and the ace producer Orrin Keepnews. Long out erences to Nana Mouskouri, Johnny Elektra Traditions/Rhino R2 76722 full arc of his chameleonic moods. A of print, Solar may come as news to even Pearson, and Lani Hall. Those looking for The most promising of a crop of mid -'60s sumptuously packaged labor of love so veteran fans. The mix of material is peak -hour club music are advised to look Californian singer/songwriters, Tun typical of Rhino, Morning Glory is fitting astute: the Miles Davis title track, num- elsewhere, but those in search of quirky Buckley was blessed with a multi- octave testimony to the evergreen art of a trou- bers by Wes Montgomery and Tadd aural landscapes to play alongside their vocal range and a rare poetic sensibility. bled but astonishing talent (a talent Dameron, and the Bill Evans-associated Groove Armada and Bent discs need to Yet questing, even quixotic musical eclec- passed along to another remarkably gift- standard "I Should Care," plus two Aber- investigate lemon jell y.ky. MP ticism proved elusive even for die -hard ed, sadly doomed young artist-his son, crombie originals and a Scofield tune. Sco- fans, many of whom he put off with his Jeff Buckley). Here's to Rhino reissuing field eschews some of his usual grit in COUNTRY intrepid forays into jazz -inflected improv Tim Buckley's full catalog. -RBH favor of Abercrombie's quicksilver sound; and raunchy soul singing. Prior to his the result is shimmering, telepathic. It's THE STATLERS Showtime fatal overdose in 1975, the artist's career JOHN SCOFIELD AND JOHN ABERCROMBIE odd that some major label didn't rescue PRODUCER: Jerry Kennedy was at an impasse. A generation or so on, Solar Solar from obscurity long ago (since it is Music Box Records/Pamplin 01712 though, Buckley's songs gained new cur- PRODUCER: Orrin Keepnews as good as Scofield's hit duet disc with Pat The instantly recognizable harmonies of rency via cover versions, with one of the by This Mortal (with Eliza- West Wind 2100 Metheny). Still, it's just as welcome now. Siren" Coil veteran vocal group the Statlers sound most notable being the rendition of his beth Fraser on lead vocals). With the Still newly acquainted at the time, world - The German West Wind label is distrib- great on their first new album in five haunting, troubadour -like "Song to the -disc Glory, Buckley's own class Scofield uted in North America by Allegro.-BB two Morning guitarists John and John (Continued on next page)

Scott Aiges, Bradley Bambarger, Leila Cobo, John Diliberto, Larry Flick, Rashaun Hall, Richard B. Henderson, Martin Johnson, Gail Mitchell, Michael Paoletta, Deborah Evans Price, Philip van Vleck, CONTRIBUTORS Ray Waddell. 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 com- mercial interest, and outstanding collections 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 (17): New releases deemed Picks that 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 Michael Paoletta (Billboard, 770 Broadway, 6th floor, New York, N.Y. 10003), or to the writers in the appropriate bureaus.

BILLBOARD APRIL 14, 2001 www.billboard.com 29 www.americanradiohistory.com Reviews & Previews

(Continued from preceding page) this may sound -alive that it's hard not on "It's a Blessing" and Angela Strehli to get caught up in the whole spirit of on "My Man Blues" are particularly year and the primarily original songs the event. The set kicks off with a disco sweet. So, too, are her cover of "Lone- Will are all up to par. The musically upbeat medley- headed by "I Survive" - some Desert Blues" (with Dave I N 11 P R I N T "She Never Altogether Leaves" belies its that in the wrong hands would run the Matthews on piano) and her purely tender irony much as "Flowers on the great risk of being hopelessly hokey. righteous duet with Mahal on the Wall" did a generation ago. "Too Late for But Selena's natural vibrancy allowed Blind Willie Johnson tune "Soul of a Roses" is classic country in the her to transcend the simplicity, and Man." Muldaur has given these old Statler THE NEW GROVE DICTIONARY OF MUSIC AND tion has the further advantage of style, and "You Just Haven't Done It Yet" sometimes the triteness, of her music. tunes a new lustre.-PVV MUSICIANS, 2ND EDITION being revised and expanded shows off the group's upper and lower Following the disco kicker, Selena launches into a series of catchy cambia EDITED BY STANLEY SADIE AND JOHN TYRRELL much more frequently than the realms while demonstrating how corny can Macmillan Reference hits like "Amor Prohibido," "Como la CLASSICAL also be cool. Strings and Hargus "Pig" 29 volumes; $4,850 print version. Robbins' piano punctuate the sweetly Flor," and the more evocative "No Me * DUTILLEUX: Works for Plano As for other improvements to romantic "In Love With You," and the Queda Más." Even if you'd never heard Anne Queffélec, piano It PRODUCER, John H. West may well be true that music the dictionary in general, this regretful "It Should Have Been Me" is any of them, they stick like ear candy. Virgin/EMI 7243-5-45222 can express what language can- new New Grove includes entries endearing and well- played. Brothers Don And besides, everyone sounds like As one of the most indelibly individual not, historically has not to influ- and Harold Reid, Phil Balsley, and Jimmy they're having so much fun, you'd but that designed reflect recent of postwar composers for orchestra, the Fortune all handle their turn at the mike really be a drip not to tag along. -LC kept people from trying to put ences in the field of musicology: 85- year-old Henri Dutilleux is known far with aplomb, and together their harmonies music into words -lots of them. namely, postmodernism and gen- * ARMANDO MANZANERO more for the supra -Debussyian impres- ebb and flow to great effect. A highlight is The most recent and magisterial So Duetos sionism of his large -ensemble works der studies. there are, for the amiable sing -along "I've Had a Good PRODUCERS: Nacho MañO, Armando Manzanero, attempt comes with the second instance, articles on gay and les- Time," which indeed makes us glad these than for his few chamber or solo pieces. Emanuelle Ruffinengo his melodically modernist Piano edition of The New Grove Dictio- bian music, feminism, and nation- guys "didn't give up and didn't die young." Still, WEA Latina 86926 Sonata of 1948 is one of the most strik- nary of Music and Musicians. alism. There is also a lot more on Light years away from contemporary It's hard to go wrong with an album ing of late -20th century French solo 29 country radio, the Statlers nevertheless that features some of the best Latin With volumes, 29,499 articles, non -Western music, as well as own more personality and showmanship instrumentals -and it stands out as the and 25 million words, it is, to put popular music. You can get a songs of all time, performed by some earliest composition that the meticulous than a truckload of hat acts. Contact: 800- of the genre's most it bluntly, though sense of the general expansive- distinctive singers. composer recognizes as of his astounding- 651 -1535.RW part true Duetos draws from Mexican composer oeuvre. Controversially, Anne Queffélec not necessarily surprising. ness of the whole thing by simply Armando Manzanero's endless composi- and her producer chose to include sever- Since the publication of the pre- surveying the titles on the spines tion arsenal and comes up with 11 little al early piano miniatures that Dutilleux vious edition in 1980, the New of the volumes, such as No. 5, JAZZ gems in which Manzanero sings with has since withdrawn. A composer's MOSE ALLISON such artists as Alejandro Sanz, Miguel Grove has been considered the "Canon to Classic Rock," or No.

1 wishes ought to be respected the The Mose Chronicles -Live in London, Volume Bosé, Café Quijano, Edith Márquez, -yet authoritative, comprehensive 25, "Taiwan to Twelve Apostles," subtle beauties of even 1946's Au Gré PRODUCER: Ben Sidran and Lucero, among others. It's an eclec- source for reliable information on or No. 26, "Twelve -Note to Wag- Blue Note 7243 5 29747 2 6 des Ondes are such that it's hard to tic bunch, but the arrangements are, for argue. While not as commanding as all topics musical. With this new ner Tuba." Even in the demimonde of jazz, pianist/ the most part, tailor-made. Standouts John vocalist/songwriter Allison is a Ogdon (in his classic EMI take on the edition, its breadth has only Yet the New Grove's inclusive- Mose cult are a pared -down, jazzy version of figure. His unique mix of blues and stride - sonata), Queffélec is perhaps a more grown-particularly in its cover- ness should not be mistaken for "Adoro" with Sanz, a surprising "Esper- influenced hard-bop piano with witty lyrics are" with pop /rock Spanish group Café atmospheric, idiomatic player, and her age of 20th -century music, with equality of treatment. Grove's and droll delivery have made him hard to renditions of the sonata and the - Quijano that begins as a bolero and latter about 3,000 new articles on com- main turf-what it does best -is classify but easy to like. His material has day three Préludes make a smart case segues into a salsa, and a lyrical "No" posers of the past 100 years. still Western classical music. Tchai- been covered by Elvis Bonnie Costello, with Márquez. Never a strong singer, for these unjustly neglected works. Raitt, the Yardbirds, the Who, Eric Clap - Christian Ivaldi joins for 1970's dynamic Appropri- kovsky, for Manzanero's vocal contributions are as ately, the example, re- ton, and Van Morrison. This disc, the first limited as possible here. That said, it is Figures de Résonances for two pianos. of two volumes recorded at London's Pizza a duets disc, after all. -LC This 1996 title is now widely available in new edition ceives 39 Express, marks Allison's 50th anniversary the U.S. as part of Allegro's commend- also includes probing as a performer. The recording doesn't fully able special- import distribution deal the dictio- pages, while capture the vibe of an Allison show, as pro- WORLD MUSIC with EMI. BB nary's first the entire ducer Ben Sidran edits out the wry com- LUIS DELGADO mentary that often brackets each tune, but * index vol- genre of the El Hechizo de Babilonia CONTEMPORARY CHRISTIAN ume, where this set offers many of Allison's best - PRODUCER: Luis Delgado tango re- known songs, such as "Everybody's Cryin' Nubenegra 1104 SARA GROVES you can track down all the places ceives a cursory three. The little - Mercy" and "Middle Class White Boy," as Easily one of the most conceptually Conversations your subject appears. As with the known 19th -century Russian com- well as superb renditions of the Willie inspired world titles released this year, PRODUCER: Nate Sabin previous edition, most of the arti- poser Sergey Taneyev merits as Dixon classics "Seventh Son" and "I Love El Hechizo de Babilonia (The Spell of INO (IN Not OF) Music 08068861212 cles by top names in long an as Duke Ellington. the Life I Live." This makes a fine starting Singer/songwriter Sara Groves has a are written entry Babylon) sets to music the poetry of each particular subject area. Even in its superb classical point for those just new to Allison, while medieval al- Andalus (Moorish Spain) compelling, passionate voice, capable of nuances of a longtime cult members will find it a good women. The album was tracked in Del - conveying the emotional Some of the New Grove's fea- coverage, the New Grove will addition to their collection.-MJ gado's instrument museum in Valladol- song with a straightforward, no- frills tures -like, say, its appendices occasionally surprise by what it id, Spain, where he has collected all integrity. But the most powerful compo- with lists of all the music period- leaves out. While writing this * JIMMY SCOTT nent in her artistry is her songwriting. Over the Rainbow manner of premodern instruments. (He icals published in Croatia or the review, I received a call from is a master of Magrhebian stringed "Hello Lord" finds her wrestling with a PRODUCER: Todd Barkan decision and looking for divine wisdom. complete musical archives of someone with a question about instruments and a scholar of al- Andalus Milestone/Fantasy MCD -9314 On "Painting Pictures of Egypt," she Peru -will be of use only to schol- Felix Galimir, an important Vien- Sting may have tried to claim the title, but music.) Working with such vocalists as Maria del Mar Bonet and Mariem Has- sings of the difficulties involved in mov- ars. Likewise, its nearly $5,000 nese violinist whose teaching in the King of Pain crown rightly belongs to ing forward. is san, Delgado creates haunting versions The title track the price tag will deter all but the this country had an immeasura- Jimmy Scott. For decades, Scott has been album's emotional focal point and the of jarcha and moaxaja poetry, authored most serious researchers. Fortu- ble influence on generations of one of the best ballad singers in jazz, using ideal example of why this young artist by Hamda Bint Ziyat Al Muáddib and his preternaturally high-pitched voice to should have a long -running dialogue nately, this edition has also been chamber musicians. No problem, Hafsa Bint Al Hayy Al- plumb the depths of longing and loss. This Rakuniyya, with a wide audience for years to come. published in an online version, to I thought smugly as I logged on among others. He also includes four in- latest collection of heartbreakers finds the Contact: 615-777-2500. DEP which one can purchase a sub- to the New Grove's home page 76- year-old Scott in peak form, as he strumental tracks, all in the Spanish/al- scription for the more reasonable (grovemusic.com). enjoys a career comeback that began in Andalus manner. Without question, Del- price of $295 $30 monthly, I the early '90s. He emotes with cabaret - gado has captured the sensuality and N E W A G E yearly, But had spoken too soon. like urgency (and a vibrato that rivals yearning of this unique medieval poetry or $10 hourly (available starting First, the site's server was * JOCELYN P00K Ethel Merman's), even as the tempos while giving the authors an evocative Untold Things in May.) down -a problem I would later slow to a mournful crawl. The set list is a new voice. Distributed by Allegro. PRODUCER Jocelyn Pook The online presence of the learn was all too frequent. Sec- straight -ahead batch of standards, and the PVV Realworld 7243 8 50781 2 5 New Grove offers many advan- ond, I discovered to my astonish- backing band (including guitar great Joe Jocelyn Pook is a subversive composer in - Beck and harmonica ace Grégoire Maret) tages and essentially takes the ment that the hard copy, Gal whose heart lies in the avant -garde clas- out of a provides subtle, subdued accompaniment. BLUES sical world. A violist and co- founder of product the exclusive imir does not receive single A handful of tracks lighten the mood with * MARIA MULDAUR the Electra Strings, Pook is best -known domain of libraries and special- mention, nor does he even appear gentle, sprightly swing. But the title Richland Woman Blues for her minimalist score to Stanley ists. For one thing, you can in the list of 230 violinists of the track -famous from The Wizard of Oz- PRODUCER: Maria Muldaur Kubrick's Eyes Wide Shut. But in Eng- search the full contents of all 29 past century. sets the tone: Over an ethereal bed of gui- Stony Plain 1270 land, she works in a music theater that is It's not such a long way from "Mid- volumes with just a few key- Clearly, any project that aspires tar and vibraphone, Scott pleads for a often challenging, including one perform- strokes. When displayed, the to be as expansive as this one will time and place where skies are blue and night at the Oasis" to Richland ance in which she torched a wax effigy of dreams come true. Also out this week is a Woman Blues, at least not for Maria herself. That edginess marks her latest articles appear with clickable have holes and shortcomings, and reissue of Scott's The Source, which origi- Muldaur. Nowadays, many years after album, Untold Things, in which Pook outlines so that you can jump thankfully the New Grove's gaps nally came out on Atlantic in 1969 and is "Midnight," her lilting voice has the takes listeners between worlds, effecting easily to exactly what you're seem to be few and far between. now being offered by Label M.-SA fortitude and soul of a natural woman, a surreal global classicism. Ethnic vocal looking for. There's a separate Even with its lacunae, this edition and the song selection on this set samples mix with live voices, including reflects the depth of her blues connec- section for searching for other makes the dictionary more far- the fragile soprano of Melanie Pappen- musical links on the Web, and reaching and more accessible than LATIN tion. Working with an assortment of heim, and are set in beds of strings and SELENA superb musicians -including Bonnie Western choirs. Pook uses new -age and you can also browse by topic, ever. It will no doubt prove in- Selena Live -The Last Concert Raitt, Alvin Youngblood Hart, Roy world -music signposts to seduce us, generating lists of articles on, valuable to scholars and lay lis- Producer: Abraham Quintanilla Rogers, and Taj Mahal -Muldaur including the gorgeous Gothic lament of for example, 53 harpsichordists teners for years to come. a Productions/EMI Latin H2 7243 532119 2 9 roasts 14 blues chestnuts. Minimal "Dionysus" that opens the album. Later, born after 1900. The online sec- JEREMY EICHLER Selena's last recorded concert (Feb. 26, instrumentation and maximum feel are she reveals a sound that's more danger- 1995, in Houston) is so- redundant as the rules here. Her duets with Raitt ous and rewarding.-JD

BOOKS: Send review copies of books pertaining to artists or the music industry to Bradley Bambarger, Billboard, 770 Broadway, New York, N.Y. 10003

30 www.billboard.com BILLBOARD APRIL 14, 2001 www.americanradiohistory.com Reviews & Previews

lar emotive, single -note style. Hans ut S P O T L I G H T S P O T L I G H T S P O T L I G H T that sound will now to be able to better appreciate Moore's work, but they'll have LEE ANN WOMACK Why They Call It Falling rock (3:.1()) to tune into triple -A or album radio PRODUCER: Mark Wright to hear it. EA WRITERS: R. Dean, D. Schlitz PUBLISHERS: WB Music/Maverick Music/New Hayes Music /New Don Songs, ASCAP AC MCA 02137 (CD promo) JOURNEY All the Way (3:34) The third single from Lee Ann PRODUCER: Kevin Shirley Womack's stellar I Hope You Dance WRITERS: Rhodes, Cain, Schon, Augeri collection is a stunning ballad that PUBLISHERS: Chrysalis Music /Rhodes House Music /So showcases the chanteuse's heart -in- Much Music /Singers of Joy Music /Coney Island Cowboy throat vocals. Penned by Roxie Songs, ASCAP Dean and Don Schlitz, the lyric Columbia 16090 (CD promo) renewed success with traces the path of a love affair from As Bon Jovi enjoys its early euphoric rise to its painful its Crush album, the reconfigured Jour- ney appears to be looking for a piece of EDITED DY CHUCK TAYLOR the action with its reunion set, Arrival. JESSICA SIMPSON Irresistible (3:13) CHRISTINA AGUILERA, LIL' KIM, MYA & PINK But first single "All the Way," featuring PRODUCERS: Bag & Arnthor Lady Marmalade (3:38) lead vocals from Steve Augeri, is the kind WRITERS: A. Bagge, A. Birgisson, R Sheyne PRODUCERS: Missy Elliot, Rockwilder, Ron Fair will P O P PUBLISHERS: EMI Music PublishinglMurlyn Songs, WRITERS: B. Crewe, K. Nolan of simpering formula ballad that leave longtime fans wishing the group had left CHILI HI FLY Is It Love? no timing listed) administered by Universal /PolyGram International PUBLISHERS: EMI April Music a/b/o Jobete Music/ * This one pulls out all PRODUCERS: S. Lewicki, N. Burgess Publishing, ASCAP; Plum Tree Tunes/Warner/ Kenny Nolan Publishing/EMI Blackwood Music o/b /o well enough alone. WRITERS: S. Lewicki, N. Burgess, C. Smith, E. Deodato, Chappell, BMI Stone Diamond Music/Tannyboy Music, BMI the stops, from a cascade of rising strings J. Taylor, R. Mickens, R. Bell, R. Bell Columbia 16819 (CD promo) Interscope 103'71 (CD promo) and a build that glistens with sprayed -on PUBLISHERS: Shock Music Publishing Pty. Ltd. /Sony- Sony's high -priority pop songbird Jes- Working over a classic as respected melodrama to a romance- driven lyric ATV Music Publishing Pty./Warner Tamerlane /Second sica Simpson can toss sophomore - and ubiquitous as "Lady Marmalade" that's about as sophisticated as a Radio Decade slump trepidation to the wind with the takes more than a spoonful of courage, Disney ballad. Augeri does his best to Razor & Tie/Tinted 730180778 (12 -inch promo) justly titled "Irresistible," which sheds but when you gather some of pop/ imitate former lead Steve Perry, sounding The prevalence of modern-day disco con- the pure pop leanings of past hits in R &B's leading female chart con- less like a tribute than an attempt to mask tinues with a track from Chili Hi Fly, a favor of a decidedly more R &B/ tenders and bond them with the pro- the original's absence. This missive has all Sydney -based collective of a dozen dance - crossover-read: contemporary - duction expertise of Missy Elliot and to do with commerce, and while it may music artists. "Is It Love ?" originally came sterling appeal to some fans of the band's later groove. This first cut from her downfall. The first verse finds Rockwilder, chances are you're going out in 1999, topping the Australian dance second set, due in June, goes at it with output, most will fmd it in poor taste that Womack extolling all the joys of to strike it rich. Fortunately, the col- charts and scoring an ARIA (Aussie 21 gusto, Journey's name is stamped across this -gun featuring a seriously newfound love and questioning why lective here presents the classic 1975 Grammy) nomination. The track even funk- fortified vocal from the power - of orig- mediocre track. -CT such a feeling could ever be termed LaBelle track with enough the made it to the U.S. via a U.K. Ministry of piped 20- year-old, lots of savvy produc- "falling." But by the time she gets to inal intent intact to do it justice for a Sound pressing. The song samples Kool & tion killer tics, and a chorus that sets the last verse, you can hear the ache new generation, while riding the con- the Gang's 1981 cut 'Be My Lady," punctu- the track ablaze with warm -weather by allowing all D A N C E in her voice as she sings, "It's like a temporary tip the ating the vocal with the horn sample, while MIRWAIS Naïve Song (4:23) glory. Production from Bag & Arnthor knife through the heart when it all artists here -a soulful Christina * continually working the tension and presses norm, with sexy PRODUCER: Mirwais beyond the comes apart /It's like someone takes Aguilera, fiery Pink, playful Lil' Kim, release through the cut. Additional mixes spoken passages and a mean midsec- and youthful Mya chance to dis- WRITER: M. Ahmadzai a pin to your balloon/It's a hole, it's a -the offer varying levels of the high- energy PUBLISHERS: Warner -Tamerlane Publishing Corp. on tion breakdown that give the track a cave /It's kind of like a grave/When tinguish themselves. There's even a sound: The F.I.S.T. mix takes it housier, street the cover behalf of Warner/Chappell Music Publishing Ltd. /1000 edge. Meanwhile, art he tells you he's found somebody clever midsection breakdown where dropping most of the vocals, and the De on the CD promo is enough to catapult Elliott calls out each girl's name for a Lights Music Ltd., BMI new ... Why they call it falling /Now Daylight/Naïve/Epic 16439 (12 -inch promo) Funk remix tones down the effects and the gorgeous blonde to sex -symbol sta- little jam time in the spotlight. As a I know." It's a savvy lyric, and It's been quite the year for French pro- modern sound in favor of one more retro. tus, and a videoclip playing off that will whole, this track risky proposition, Womack's tender, vulnerable deliv- -a ducer Mirwais Ahmadzai. First, he lent Stateside clubs have already gobbled this only add to the allure. Lyrically, the for sure -works surprisingly well. ery perfectly complements the song. his production and co- writing skills to up, resulting in a No. 1 on Billboard's Hot track calls for total fulfillment: "More Each of the ladies here holds her own, Add to that Mark Wright's produc- the bulk of Madonna's Music. Then Dance Music/Club Play chart. The next than just physical, deeper than spiritu- while the music jams at a fierce dip. tion, which keeps everything there's the Grammy nomination and the step will be to see if it can follow Modjo al/His ways are powerful/Irresistible Best of all, there's a pervasive feeling swirling and swelling around her release of his debut album, Production, and Daft Punk to crossover radio. The to me." This one will electrify radios of fun here, certainly enough to keep vocals, and it's a small sonic master- as well as landing the track "Disco Sci- crisp radio edit here certainly puts it in the far and wide, as the spring thaw makes this "Lady" proud. Expect instant piece. Womack continues to distin- ence" on the Snatch soundtrack. Now running. EA uptempo records all the more appeal- action at top 40 mainstream, rhythm, guish herself as the most compelling comes "Naïve Song," which takes the ing. Expect instant action and the and crossover radio, as well as dance- young female vocalist in country French scene somewhere new. The mini- potential to take this true talent all the floor revelry. From the movie sound- music.-DEP mal introduction combines old- school R&B way to the top. -CT track to Moulin Rouge.-CT RAY-J FEATURING LIL' KIM Wait a Minute (3:53) synths with analog effects, much like the Commodore 64 video -game sounds in PRODUCERS: The Neptunes Well, a- 39), the camera the finger. You Want It" score hits. the times they are Nashville community (see story, page "If Zombie Nation's " Kernkraft 400." Mir - WRITERS: P. Williams, C. Hugo, K. Jones changin', as the Atlanta -based artist writing for and/or producing Chely takes it louder than "Laundry," and the PUBLISHERS: Waters of the Nazareth Publishing/EMI wais pulls out some surprises on the returns with a new sound and a new label. Wright, Meredith Edwards, Shedaisy, lyric is consistent with the group's atti- Blackwood Music /EMI April Music/Notorious K.I.M. cut -the acoustic guitar adds a nice tex- "There She Goes," the first single from his Kenny Rogers, Jamie O'Neal, and others. tude. "If you want it/You can't have it/If Music /Undeas Music/Warner-Tamerlane, BMI; Chase ture, and the full vocal gets the vocoder yet-to -be- titled NuAmerica/Arista debut, This gorgeous, understated ballad is from you need it/You it." Musically, Chad Music, ASCAP can't have treatment. This isn't much like anything on last Atlantic 300452 (CD promo) showcases the singer/songwriter a sur- his Days of Avalon album, released though, the upbeat rocker has a some- on the airwaves right now, but given the Entertainment has become the family prisingly uptempo, hip -hop inflected year on Signal 21 (the label he launched what friendlier temperament, from the fantastic response to Madonna's new business for the Norwoods. As older sis- track. Lyrically, "There She Goes" is an with former Blood, Sweat & Tears drum- "woo- woos" over the intro to the peppy sound, "Naïve Song" has a simple ter/labelmate Brandy takes some time aggressive, adult -oriented tune, and mer Bobby Colomby). Marx wrote this syncopated guitar that hints at ska. enough melody and a quirky enough out from the spotlight, Ray-J Norwood is Babyface shows that he still has the chops poignant lyric after losing his father, and Machine's production adds some sub- sound to make the jump to radio. EA working hard to make a name for himself. to carry the song -but the juxtaposition the heartfelt sentiment about love and tleties to the mix, including the layered Known for his role on his sister's TV show, of a career artist taking such a dramatic loss will tap a universal emotion in any- harmonies on the catchy chorus and some Moesha, and as host of the UPN series musical turn is one that may take some one who misses a loved one. Bluegrass semi- hidden yelling, and then the sudden- R A P getting used to. Arista is doing what it can diva Alison Krauss lends her lovely The Source Sound Lab, the singer/actor ly melancholy bridge shows Elobar's sen- * EVE FEATURING GWEN STEFANI Let Me Blow Ya returns to the musical side of things with to stir renewed interest in the artist by vocals to the outing, and Marx's voice is sitive side. This may be the one to break Mind (3:43) so "Wait a Minute," the lead single from his releasing an uncredited promo single to intimate, he just pulls the listener right 7th House.EA PRODUCERS. Dr. Dre, Scott Storch upcoming album, This Ain't a Game. Fore- radio programmers in mid- March. Only in. All in all, it's a superb record that WRITER: not listed most, this track shows that the former time will tell how programmers could totally fit the country format, if pro- GARY MOORE Enough of the Blues (4:45) PUBLISHER: not listed child singer is all grown up. Teaming with respond. RH grammers could just get over the fact PRODUCER: not listed Ruff Ryders/Interscope 10342 (co promo) hip -hop diva Lit' Kim, Ray-J serves up a that Marx has an impressive history in WRITER: G. Moore Eve continues to show promise as a star PUBLISHER: Moore Songs mature, sexually driven party song that the pop community. Some stations are in the making with the second single from COUNTRY playing Marx as a mystery artist and get- CMC International 87334 (CD promo) her sophomore set, Scorpion. "Let Me some may consider beyond his 20 years. Gary Moore adds another line to his * RICHARD MARX Straight From My Heart h , tim- ting great response. This record deserves Blow Ya Mind" is an open letter to those While his vocals are notably limited, the impressive résumé -now with four Neptunes' musical really cen- ing listed) to be heard, and Marx has more where who doubted the rapper's staying power. track takes decades' worth of entries -with this sin- stage here. Their good vibe will PRODUCER: Richard Marx this came from.-DEP Teaming with fellow Interscope diva and ter -time gle from his new album Back to the Blues. serve the single well at radio, while the WRITER: R. Marx No Doubt front woman Gwen Stefani, PUBLISHER: Chi -Boy Music, ASCAP The Irish musician-who has played with equally racy videoclip that accompanies Eve flips a laid -back guitar-driven track Signal 21 10001 (CD promo) Thin Lizzy, as well as Cream's Jack Bruce the song is already raising eyebrows (and ROCK TRACKS courtesy of Dr. Dre and Scott Storch. The During the late '80s and early '90s, and Ginger Baker in the mid -'90s trio temperatures) across the country.-RH 7TH HOUSE If You Want It (3:21) unlikely teaming of Dre and Philadel- Richard Marx was one of pop's more pro- PRODUCER: Machine BBM- handles double -duty on the cut, phia's Storch, known for his work with lific BABYFACE There She Goes (4:31) hitmakers, and he has continued to WRITER: S. Elobar working the axe as well as the micro- the Roots, creates a novel sound that PRODUCERS: The Neptunes distinguish himself as a writer/producer. PUBLISHER: Ouch Music, BMI phone, wailing in unison with his guitar complements the equally oddball pairing WRITER: not listed His numerous credits include Sarah Blackbird/Atlantic 300445 (CD promo) through the chorus. Moore rips it up with of Eve and Stefani. Stefani's soft singing PUBLISHER: not listed Brightman's "Last Words You Said," the While its debut single, "Dirty Laundry," his vibrato-laced tone in a couple of solo on the hook embellishes Eve's self- confi- Arista 3942 (CD promo) Barbra Streisand and Vince Gill duet "If stalled at radio, in -your -face trio 7th sections in a melodic manner in which he dent lyric. Radio is already beginning to There was a time when an artist like You Ever Leave Me," and most recently, House hasn't given up. Lead singer Sky gives feeling to each note. Carlos San - take notice; a video featuring the two Babyface could release album after album the 'N Sync hit "This I Promise You." He Elobar furthers the Pittsburgh group's tana's 1999 return brought into the mass starlets should enhance the song's of like- minded material and continue to has also been spending time in the image on the cover of this promo, giving market the sound of a guitar with a simi- already strong crossover potential.RH

Eric Aiese, Rashaun Hall, Deborah Evans Price, Chuck Taylor. SPOTLIGHT: Releases deemed by the review editors to deserve special attention on the basis of musical merit and /or Billboard chart potential. VITAL REIS- CONTRIBUTORS SUES: Rereleased albums of special artistic, archival, and commercial interest, and outstanding collections of works by one or more artists. PICKS (0.): New releases predicted to hit the top half of the chart in the correspon- ding format. CRITICS' CHOICES ( *): New releases, regardless of chart potential, highly recommended because of their musical merit. MUSIC TO MY EARS (17): New releases deemed Picks that 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 Chuck Taylor (Billboard, 770 Broadway, 6th floor, New York, N.Y. 10003), or to the writers in the appropriate bureaus.

BILLBOARD APRIL 14, 2001 www. billboard.corn 31 www.americanradiohistory.com R &B ARTISTS & MUSIC Elliott's Third Album Is `So Addictive' Rapper Takes New Gold Mind/Elektra Project To The Streets BY MARCI KENON in Miami during a Memorial Day - NEW YORK -With the May 15 weekend bash. release of Miss E ... So Addictive, "Customers are asking for the her third set on the Gold Mind/Elek- album," says Bobby Moy, assistant tra, Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott is manager of New York's New Bate hitting the road like never before. Records. "It's exciting," says the Portsmouth, Sean R. Taylor, music director at Va., native whose marketing campaign New York's WQHT (Hot 97), com- kicked off in early February during the mends Elliott for keeping her music NBA All -Star weekend in Washington, fresh, as well as for the new marketing Blues Tribute. The Los Angeles- based, nonprofit Sir Charles Blues Lab is a D.C. "You really don't know how much approach. "Missy is one of those tal- recent recipient of the Blues Foundation's Keeping the Blues Alive Award in people love to see you until you get out. ented artists who always fmds a way the category of education. Shown at the Memphis ceremony, from left, are People are like, We're so glad you came to reinvent herself," Taylor says. "She past Keeping the Blues Alive honoree Willie Nelson and blues musician /col- here.' I'm like, `Maybe I need to get out has great beats, great tracks. Her lege professor Sir Charles Atkins. a little more' With this album, I'm going ELLIOTT music is always pounding, moving, out to meet radio and retail reps and do vibrant." a lot more in-stores and parties." 3 million in sales. So we're going to get The new album mixes party Al Branch, Elektra's senior director her into a lot of cities to shake hands, tracks and ballads together with an of marketing, feels the reach -out-and- kiss babies, and really meet her fans inspirational tune and a track touch strategy will take Elliott's sales this time." described as techno meets hip -hop. Acker Is Promoted To VP to the next level. According to Sound - Elliott will also be on hand to play Elliott wrote and executive pro- Scan, her debut album, Supa Dupa Fly, the full album for the sales staffs and duced the set with her usual part- has sold 1.1 million units in the U.S., buyers of four top retail chains later ner in beats, Timbaland. In addition Of DeI Jam /Def Soul Group while Da Real World has sold 1 million. this month. And the winner of a to producing all the tracks, he "I'm trying to take her over the top national radio contest involving sta- appears on the cut "What Cha BY RASHAUN HALL He had been VP of A &R for the and make this album multi -platinum," tions in the top 10 markets will have Gonna Do." With a nwnber of strong releases labels since 1997. Prior to that, he says Branch. "My goal is to get at least the opportunity to hang with Elliott (Continued on page 36) on the horizon and the recent was VP of business affairs. DefJam growth of the DefJam brand via Def has yet to name a replacement to Jam South and the Def Jam inter- Acker's prior VP post. national sub labels, Def Jam/Def In his new role, Acker will have Soul has promoted Randy Acker to his work cut out for him, as 2001 Web/farmeluh's ALKI Enters Hip-Hop Through Back Alley the new position of VP of the label looks to be a banner year for Def BY MARCI KENON production company. "In Detroitjkk May 20 in Birmingham, Ala. Addi- group. Acker was VP of A &R. Jam /Def Soul, with new albums NEW YORK-Alley Life is a hustler: route, the sly way to surface when tional stops include Bloomington, "I'm trying to help keep the 15- from Sisgó, Redman, Foxy Brown, The 28- year -old Detroit resident you want to. I came in the back route, Ind.; Nashville; Chicago; and Orlan- year flow of A &R success going by and Beanie Sigel, as well as sound- (born Marcellus Mitchell) is not one to doing rock'n'roll collaborations. I've do, Fla. The artist recently opened for being in a position where I can tracks to Rush Hour 2 and Fast & wait for opportunity to knock. Even always wanted to do the type of music Ruff Ryders/Interscope's Eve in St. assist in the obtaining of talent and Furious, all due as a youngster, he created his own that I'm doing now. But I'd do rock, Louis and wrapped up a five -city pro- new business ventures, thereby by summer. breaks. hardcore gangsta rap - whatever I motional tour. keeping the pipeline moving," This year also have to do to get my foot in the door." 'We wanted to hit people with the Acker says. "Clearly, we always marks Def Jam's Marky and Jeff Bass produced touring early because he's such an want to be first to find the most 15th anniver- Alley Life's 18 -track set in conjunc- engaging live performer," Clancy says. important new talent out there, and sary. According tion with Mike Wilder. It sports such "Onstage he's extremely charismatic, having a company that runs effi- to Acker, the well -crafted, melodic tunes as "Ad- very energetic. That's hard to find in ciently enables our creative people label will cele- dicted to Rhyme," "Death Ain't Got a hip -hop. A lot of times a show is just a to be more effective." brate its anni- Name," "Stuck in Da Game" (featur- guy walking around with a mike." Acker, who took his new post ACKER versary with a ing Kurupt), and first single "That's Alley Life, who is managed by April 2, will be involved in the day - catalog reissue the Way We Roll." Evan Bogart, has co- hosted USA to-day operations of the DefJam and program geared around remastered The single was sent to college radio Network's Farmclub.com television Def Soul labels, which include coor- vinyl for DJs. and mix shows in early March. It goes show three times. Meanwhile, the dinating activities with joint ven- 'We're compiling all of Def Jam's ALLEY LIFE to crossover and R &B radio the sec- show's online counterpart has tures such as Roc -A-Fella, Murder greatest 12- inches and putting to- ond week of April and will be com- launched an extensive campaign for Inc., DefJam South, and Bloodline. gether a repackaged product to "I did a play and convinced the mercially released on CD Tuesday Alley Life, with home -page place- Acker will also be responsible for service to DJs," Acker says. "There teacher to write in a scene where I (10). Commercial vinyl has been avail- ment, a featured download, and pro- planning the labels' overall strate- seems to be a renewed interest in would rap on the playground," says able since March 13. David Palmer motional giveaways. There's also a gies with Def Jam/Def Soul presi- vinyl. A lot of labels have really the artist, who also goes by ALKI directed the single's video. video game with an Alley Life cartoon dent Kevin Liles, scheduling singles focused on the vinyl game, and we (Alley Life Kurupt Individual). "I was "The best thing about Alley Life is character that can be played on both and albums, and dealing with any have always been really focused on freestyling every time we did it. I got that he's bringing something new," Farmclub.com and AlleyLife.net. issues related to the DefJam brand. it. The international rise of hip -hop, better and better, and people liked it. says Christian Clancy, marketing HipHopSite.com, CDnow, 360hiphop "It is rare to find a person with and seeing the way vinyl is treated Then I started doing talent shows, director at Interscope. "Hip -hop's be- .com, and Gamepro.com are some of such dedication, determination, and everywhere, only goes further to freestyle battles ... I never lost the come somewhat stagnant, with a lot the Web sites involved in the online diligence to fill a critical position of impress the importance that it has addiction to rapping and writing." of people doing the same thing. His marketing campaign. VP," Liles said in a prepared state- on the culture." A release date for Alley Life's unwavering dedication sound is different." With his album release imminent, ment. "Randy's commitment to the the reissues has yet be determined. to hip -hop powers his self-titled debut DJ Lenn Swann, manager of Alley Life contemplates how he got success of our company has proven While Acker is cryptic about any album on Web/Farmclub/Interscope Detroit's Westside Music, under- here and in turn offers sage advice that he is more than capable. I am pending business deals the label Records, due May 15. scores Clancy's sentiments. "My cus- for others. "People have been held confident that Randy will work hard group might have, he envisions a It's been a winding road for this tomers are feeling the single, the back thinking you have to do this or to assure that the Def Jam /Def Soul bright future. BMI writer, whose songs are pub- Kurupt cut, and the track `313,' " do that to come out," he says. "All you brands will continue to be a preemi- "There are a couple of really lished through Alley Life Music and Swann says. "ALKI has received sup- have to do is be yourself." nent force in urban culture, both exciting opportunities that we are administered by Eight Mile Style. port from the underground here for domestically and internationally." looking into that will help further Focused on realizing his dream of years. There's a lot of anticipation During his tenure as VP of A &R expand our field," Acker says. "We becoming an artist, he's always done resulting from the mix tapes, radio at the labels, Acker worked with are hopeful that they can help us whatever it takes to keep his career play, and the video buzz out there FOR BE RECORD such artists as DMX and Funkmas- continue to be the premier urban moving in the right direction, Alley right now." ter Flex, was involved with the music provider well into the 2000s, Life says. Alley Life is hitting the road with Gail Mitchell's The Rhythm, the Nutty Professor II soundtrack, and because in the '90s these opportu- "I've been signed to Web and doing Universal artist Nelly for 15 dates on Rap, and the Blues column will supervised the A &R activities for nities certainly seemed to be a stuff with the Bass brothers [Web a college tour that kicks off April 17 return next issue. DefJam/Def Soul. blessing for us." owners] since 1995," he says of the in Geneseo, N.Y., and winds down

32 www.billboard.com BILLBOARD APRIL 14, 2001 www.americanradiohistory.com Billboard. APRIL 14, 2001 R &B SINGLES A -Z Billboard APRIL 14, 2001 TITLE (Publisher - Licensing Org.) Sheet Music Dist.

17 AFTER PARTY (AI's Street, ASCAP/WB. ASCAP/Teron Beal, BMIBMG Songs ASCAP/Darker Brother, ASCAP/Faith Force, BMI/Zomba, ASCAP/New Nation, ASCAP/Magic Man, PRS) Hot R &B Hi - Ho AìrpIay. HUWBM Not R&B/Hip-Hop Singles Sales. 1 ALL FOR YOU (Black Ice BMI /EMI April, ASCAP/Flyte Tyme, p p key R &B retail stores which report number Compiled from a national sub -sample of POS (point of sale) equipped Compiled from a national sample of airplay supplied by B oadcast Data Systems' Radio Track service. 107 R &B stations ASCAP/Little Macho ASCAP/WB ASCAP /Arapesh of units sold to SoundScan, Inc. This data is used in the Hot R &B Singles chart. are electronically monitored 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Songs ranked by gross impressions, computed by cross - Communications, ASCAP) HUWBM SoundScan4O referencing exact times of airplay with Arbitron listener data. This data is used in the Hot R &B Singles chart. 58 ANGEL (Sailor, ASCAP/Lim Rooster, ASCAP/EMI Blackwood, BMI/Unichappell BMI) CLM/HL 1111111 66 BACK 2 LIFE 2001 (Mr. Manetti BMI /EMI Blackwood, BMI /Duro, BMI /Cora, ASCAP/EMI Virgin, BMI/Warner- W W W W W W W Z Tamedane BMI/Sony/ATV Tunes, ASCAP) HL/WBM W 0z p, oZ o 0 11 BALLAD (Eight Mile Style, BMI/Ensign BMI) 3 THE Hill, BMI/Antraphil. BM/Nate W u, T v2 ÿ 1, TITLE Ñ Ñ w TITLE 62 BEHIND WALLS (Sharon T TITLE Ñ w TITLE Dogg, BMI/Still N -The Water, BMI) S 3 ARTIST (IMPRINT /PROMOTION LABEL) ARTIST (IMPRINT /PROMOTION LABEL) n 3 ARTIST (IMPRINT /PROMOTION LABEL) g 3 ARTIST (IMPRINT/PROMOTION LABEL) r = n 3 4 94 [HA BIB (Swole, ASCAP/STD, ASCAP/EMI Blackwood, BMI /Ground Control, BMI) HL GUILTY UNTIL PROVEN INNOCENT 38 29 4 38 35 13 PROICKENHEANOTIZE 83 BITTER (EMI Blackwood, BMI /LiI' Bit Mo', ASCAP/EMI April, NO. 1 JAY -Z FEAT. R. KELLY IROC-A- FELWDEF JAMADJMGI -lll NO. j MINDS/LOUD/COLUMBIA) ASCAP /Air Control, ASCAP/Silliwak ASCAP/Tickle Box, - ASCAPBreezeville, ASCAP/Songs Of Peer, ASCAP/ Chante' 7, ALL FOR- YOU NO ESCAPIN' THIS 1 LOVE U (GIVE IT 2 ME) a 15 2 JUST WANNA 8 10 1 16 LOVE 39 28 27 BM)) HL JANET (V(RGIN) 1 wk at No. 1 39 53 THE BEATNUTS (LOUD) ULD loEnDow/ Jeo) 3wksa) No 1 JAY -Z (ROC-A- FELLA/DEF JAM /IDJMG) 6 BIZOUNCE (Tallest Tree ASCAP/DreamWorks Songs, ASCAP/Melodic Noize ASCAP/Plaything, ASCAP /O Lovely, MISNG YOU HEARD IT WOMAN )THREAT 40 3 40 32 17 WIN Q 2 10 ®45 5 ASCAP /Q -Zik, ASCAP/Music Pieces, CA ES(IDEF SOULJIDJMG) BRIAN MCKNIGHT (MOTOWN) SUNSHINE AALLRBEFO(SORE ULIFE/ATLANTIC) A O ASCAPCLMmaker, IN MY HOUSE THAT GIRL? 4 5 SURVIVOR UNTIL THE END OF TIME 59 THE BLAST (Pen Skills, BMI /DJ Hi -Tek, BMI) STRANGER 41 39 8 WHO'S 41 50 4 34 2 (ELEKTRNEEG) EVE (RUFF RYDERS/INTERSCOPE) © DESTINY'S CHILD (COLUMBIA) 2PAC (AMARU /DEATH ROW / INTERSCOPE) 70 BONNIE & SITYNE (Solomon's Work ASCAPNniversal - a TAMIA PolyGram International, ASCAPMinth Street Tunnel, 1 4 BIZOUNCE LADY PUT IT ON ME EMOTIONAL ASCAP/Sony/ATV Songs, B! II /Sunny Lee, BMI/Harms, ® 42 31 4 3 21 42 36 31 34 BAG BADU (MOTOWN) JA RULE (MURDER INC. /DEF JAM /IDJMG) CARL THOMAS (BAD BOY /ARISTA) CAB CS 50 BOW WOW (THAT'S MY NAME) (EMI April, ASCAP /So So Def, 4 6 WHAT WOULD YOU DO? DANCE WITH ME O 7 ALL FOR YOU IT WASN'T ME ASCAP/Babyboy's Little, SESAC/Noontime, SESAC/EMI O 43 33 38 & 43 39 24 CITY HIGH (BOOGA BASEMENT / INTERSCOPE) DEBELAH MORGAN THE DAS LABEUATLANTIC) JANET (VIRGIN) SHAGGY FEAT. RICARDO "RIKROK" DUCENT /MCA) Blackwood, BMI/My Own Chit, BMI) HL 56 CAN'T BELIEVE (Justin Combs, ASCAP/EMI April ASCAP/Marsky, JAHEIMDDIT HEARD YOUR VOICE PROMISE DIDN'T CHA KNOW 2 19 35 9 6 5 24 44 38 21 BMI /Ain? Nuthin' Goin' On But Funking, ASCAP/WB, ASCAP/Hard 6 44 FOREVER (STERLING ILLUSIONS) JAGGED EDGE (SO SO DEF/COLUMBIA) ERYKAH BADU (MOTOWN) (DIVINE MILUWARNER BROS.) Workin Black Folks, ASCAP /Ciarra June, ASCAP/Zomba, ASCAP/III Will ASCAP/Life's A Bitch, ASCAP) HL/WBM AL LONG BIZOUNCE 7 3 7 112 45 36 19 7 6 18 45 44 9 ASCAP /Cypherclel, ASCAP /Mo SUNDAY (BETTER PLACE/CAPITOL) GTWADDEN BEACH /EPIC) OLIVIA (J) 40 CHANGE THE GAME (EMI ApriL BOYAR STA) Down, ASCAP /EMI Blackwood HMI /Lil Lu Lu, BMI/Shakur AI- DA BRIDGE 2001 /OOCHIE WALLY MISSING YOU ON YO BOOTY Din ASCAP/Hitco South, ASCAP) HL 7 PROMISE 46 51 21 11 13 46 46 12 FEELIN' 6 5 /COLUMBIA) OB'S FINEST (ILL WILUCOLUMBIA) ® CASE (DEF SODUIDJMG) R. KELLY (JIVE) 31 CHICKENHEAD (SOH ASCAPB &M ASCAP/Three Cheers, JAGGED EDGE (SO SO DEF ASCAP/Zomba, ASCAIS/Sarand BMI) WBM I WANNA BE CDOWNN 14 COULD IT BE (E- Ballad, ASCAP/WB, ASCAP/Hood Classics O 9 4 SUPERWOMAN 41 42 21 WHERE 13 16 47 53 10 LIL' MO (EASTWEST /EEG) DAMIZZA PRESENTS SHADE CHOSE (BABY RESOONDONSIRE) Q TANK DLACDKGRORUND) DONNIIEEL (VERITY /JIVE) ASCAP /I Want My Daddy's Records, ASCAP/Zabula, ASCAP/Tay Longitude, BMINniversal- PolyGram Baby, BMI/EMI REQUEST LINE GET UP OOCHIE WALLY CAN'T BELIEVE International Tunes, SESAC/Jahqae Joints, SESAC) WBM 10 8 3 48 41 10 10 9 11 ® 68 3 BLACK EYED PEAS FEAT. MACY GRAY (INTERSCOPEI COCOA BROVAZ (RAWKUS) OR'S FINEST FEAT. NAS (ILL WILUCOLUMBIA) FAITH EVANS (BAD BOY /ARISTA) 14 CRY NO MORE (Heartless, ASCAP/Beginning Here & Now, ASCAP/Ha -la, ASCAP) SOUTHERNBHOSAA HOSPITALITY STUTTER SUPERWOMAN 11 6 8 49 38 16 11 8 19 49 63 5 91 DA B.O.M.B. Not Listed) ELBOW (SO /COLUMBIA) AM SOUTKPDJMG/ JOE FEAT. (JIVE) LIL' MO (EASTWEST /EEG) WOW óM MYSTIKAL 24 DANGER (BEEN SO LONG) (The Braids, ASCAP/Zomba ASCAP/EMI Blackwood, BMI/The Waters Of Nazereth, BMI/EMI FAST FRESH, CLEAN JACKSON 5D 72 5 14 18 50 47 25 April, ASCAP /Chase Chad, ASCAP) HL/WBM 12 7 21 12 50 FRES MS. (LAFACE/ARISTA) SIOIAUL MOYO/AINTERSCOPE) KODIAKB(STRNS 81 DEM THANGS ( Noche ASCAPBMI April ASCAP/Nazareth, BMI /EMI Blackwood, SMI /Chase Chad, ASCAP) HL ORDEDD ANTE (ROBBING-HOODZ THEORY) LOVE DON'T PROS 51 52 11 13 12 17 51 54 3 13 14 25 i UPL KOF EE BROWN (DIVINE MILUARISTA) ARNER BROS.) 49 DIDN'T CHA KNOW (Divine Pimp, ASCAP/Tribes Of Kedar, S MOST ASCAP/BMG Songs ASCAP) THAT! Off The Block, BMI) IT WASN'T ME THE BLAST SOUTHERN HOSPITALITY ANGEL 99 DID (Strt 14 11 18 CD 61 11 14 10 15 52 49 8 SHAGGY FEAT. RICARDO "RIKROK" DUCENT (MCA) TALIB KWELI & HI -TEK (RAWKUS) LUDACRIS (DISTURBING THA PEACE/DEF JAM SOUTHADIMG) SHAGGY FEAT. RAYVON (MCA) 68 DOLLAZ DRANK & DANK (Always Thinkin', ASCAP /Anockhound, ASCAP /Kokeizit, ASCAP/Show 'Em How STUTTER AFTER PARTY CRUNKED UP Daddy Ball, ASCAP) 15 10 14 53 46 13 15 15 9 53 52 15 JOE FEAT. MYSTIKAL (JIVE) KOFFEE BROWN (DIVINE MILUARISTA) MISSY'M`SDEMEANNORR""EELLIOÓOHE GOLD MIND.ASTWESTAEG) 19 DO MY... (Val's Child, ASCAP/Li) Lu Lu. BMIÆMI Blackwood, BMI/Brownstone Cake, BMI/Hot Butter Milk, ASCAPDreamworld DOLLAZ, DRANK & DANK 54 POUNDS UP IT'S OVER NOW THAT'S COOL ASCAP/Songs Of Universal BMI) HL 16 12 10 60 2 16 18 22 54 48 10 Pudding, ASCAP/Bug, MR. SHORT KHOP (HEAVYWEIGHT/NT) M.O.P. (D.I.T.C./RAWKUS) 112 (BAD BOY/ARISTA) SILKK THE SHOCKER FEAT. TRINA (NO LIMIT/PRIORITY) 31 DON'T TALK (Sony/AN Songs, BMI/Yab Yum, BMI/Vibezelect, BMI) HL MORE CELEBRITY FIESTA BEHIND THE WALLS 4 CRY NO 48 8 17 19 12 55 64 9 48 EMOTIONAL (Thom ASCAP/Yellow Man BMIButter Jinx, 11 16 55 TALENT (ROCK LAND /INTERSCOPE) R. KELLY FEAT. JAY -Z (JIVE) KURUPT FEAT. NATE DOGG (AVATAR) THE DONZ (HEARTLESS) BMI/Magnetic, BMI/EMI Blackwood, BMI) HL 52 FEELIN ON YO BOOTY (Zomba BMI/R.Kelly, BMI) WBM MS. JACKSON CHICKENHEAD VIDEO 73 2 HIT 'EM UP STYLE (OOPS!) 18 13 19 56 54 4 la 17 10 21 FIESTA (Zomba, BMI/R.Kelly, BMI/EMI Blackwood, BMI/LiI Lu OUTKAST (LAFACE/ARISTA) PROJECT PAT (HYPNOTIZE MINDS/LOUD/COLUMBIA) INDIA.ARIE (MOTOWN) a BLU CANTRELL ( ARISTA) Lu, BMI) HUWBM Top, ASCAP /Organized DOGG I LIKE THEM GIRLS DANGER (BEEN SO LONG) DO YOU RIGHT 95 FIVE, DEUCE, FOUR, THE (Street LAY LOW/SNOOP Q 75 2 19 16 24 51 62 7 WANNA 1® 47 2 TYRESE (RCA) MYSTIKAL FEAT. NIVEA (JIVE) K -CI & JOJO (MCA) Noize BMI) SNOOP DOGG (NO LIMIT /PRIORITY) 55 GET CRUNKED UP (Lyrics And Beats,Beats BMI) FIESTA THANK YOU IN ADVANCE PEACHES & CREAM WOULD YOU DO? 38 GET TO KNOW YA (Sony/ATV Tunes, 20 20 4 58 50 16 20 29 4 58 70 2 WHAT R. KELLY FEAT. JAY -Z (JIVE) BOYZ II MEN (UNIVERSAL) 112 (BAD BOY /ARISTA) CITY HIGH (BOOGA BASEMENT / INTERSCOPE) ASCAP) HL 18 FREAK ON (Mass Confusion, ASCAP/WB, GET UR BY YOUR SIDE GET CRUNKED UP THERE IT IS IS THAT YOUR CHICK ASCAPNirginia Beach ASCAP) WBM 21 21 6 59 49 7 21 23 11 59 58 20 SADE (EPIC) ICONZ ( LANDMARKSLIP- N- SLIDUELEKTRA/EEG) GINUWINE (EPIC) MEMPHIS BLED( (ROC- A- FELWDEF JAM /IDJMG) 61 GOODLIFE (Chyna Baby, ASCAP/Divine Mill, ASCAP/WB, ASCAPÆmgaz Goal, ASCAP /Music Of Windswept, ASCAP/Gallo, LOVE DON'T COST A THING SON OF A B!TCH 44 5 22 21 8 69 51 11 ASCAP/EMT Blackwood, BMI /Chyna Baby, BMI Janice Combs, 22 19 6 60 & MARSHA (BIG YARDNP) JESSE POWELL (SILAS/MCA) JENNIFER LOPEZ (EPIC) LADY SAW SNOOP DOGG (NO LIMIT /PRIORITY) BMI) HL/WBM 65 GOOD LOVE (Famous, ASCAPNh Oh, ASCAP/EMI April, GET UR FREAK ON PUT IT ON ME PUPPY LOVE THE BLAST 23 22 5 61 65 16 23 27 6 61 61 7 ASCAP/Conjunction, ASCAP/Flew Columbia, ASCAP/Sony /ATV MISSY 'MISDEMEANOR' ELLIOTT (THE GOLD MINOEASTWESTIEEG) JA RULE (MURDER INC. /DEF JAM/IDJMG) LOW WOW JAGGED EDGE ISO SODEF/COLUMBIAI WELI & HI-TEK (RAWKUS) Tunes, ASCAP) HL 84 THE GREATEST SEX (Zomba, BMI/R.Kelly, BMI) WBM SUPERB THAT GIRL? BACK 2 LIFE 2001 24 18 7 62 63 3 24 22 12 WHO'S 62 60 9 BMI /EMI PH(NOMMEENOON B) (FY STATION) EVE (RUFF RYDERS/INTERSCOPE) DJ CLUE (ROC- A- FELLA/DEF JAM /IDJMG) 32 GUILTY UNTIL PROVEN INNOCENT (LiI Lu Lu, (KING Blackwood, BMI /Dayna's Day BMI/Warner-Tamerlane, THE WOOD CHANGE THE GAME STRANGER IN MY HOUSE GOODLIFE BMI/Zomba, BMI/R.Kelly, BMI) HLAVBM 25 24 10 63 70 12 25 20 21 63 56 14 MILLENNIUM /KMJ) JAY-Z. BEANIE MGR AND MEMPHIS BLEEK IRODAVEUNDETJAJMIOJMG) TAMIA (ELEKTRNEEG) FUNKMASTER FLEX FEAT. FAITH EVANS (LOUD) 4 HEARD IT ALL BEFORE (Mike City, BMIBinkey's Playhouse, PAPA SEVILLE (NEW ASCAP /CapyrightControl) RIDE WIT ME BONNIE & SHYNE 13 HI -LO (Famous, ASCAP/Tunes On The Verge Of Insanity, 26 23 19 64 57 13 2® 33 10 64 59 8 D DY//RAWKUS/INTERSCOPE) 4TH AVENUE JONES (LOOKALIVEIRAWKUSANTERSCOPE) NELLY FEAT. CITY SPUD (F0' REEL/UNIVERSAL) SHONE FEAT. BARRINGTON LEVY (BAD BOY /ARISTA) ASCAP/Mo Better Grooves, ASCAP/Money Man, BMI/Publishing -12* ISH Designee BMI) HL DON'T TALK ORDINARY THINGS DON'T TALK ©75 4 BALLAD /EMI Blackwood, - 8 63 HIT 'EM UP STYLE (OOPS!) (Cyptron, BMI 21 30 4 21 25 12 JON B (EDMONDS/EPIC) ANGELA JOHNSON (PURPOSE/LANOSPEED) JON B (EDMONDS/EPIC) EMINEM (WEB/AFTERMATWINTERSCOPE) BMI) HL 81 HOW WE ROLL (Let Me Show You, ASCAP/Joe Cartegena, UHHNNHH I LIVE TRAKE IT DAIH 28 17 11 66 26 32 8 66 65 4 ASCAP/Jelly's Jams, ASCAP/Iry Lorenzo & Paul Walcott ZOIt PRESENTS NE OLD WA) BIDIMAIRES EASTERN @VEEMMAMA151 OULSDUATLANTIC) GOODARNOER BROS.) BIADS "D(J GRAND/RAWKUS) Publishing, BMI /DJ Iry BMI) 18 I AM YOUR WOMAN (Zomba BMI/R.Kelly, BMI) WBM DANGER (BEEN SO LONG) GUILTY UNTILELL PROVEN DA B.O.M.B. 17 29 40 13 61 55 19 29 27 2 67 64 MYSTIKAL FEAT. NIVEA (JIVE) O- MOS DEF & PHAROAHE MONCH (RAWKUS) 88 I DO!! (Stixx & Tones, ASCAP) CAPONIAC (TOMOBOOM /GROUND LEVEL) 91 I DON'T MEAN IT (Zomba, BMI/R.Kelly, BMU WBM COULD IT BE JUST ANOTHER GIRL 64 IF I (Chrysalis, BMI/To The Third Power, BMI/EMI April ASCAP /E DID THAT! 68 57 11 30 1 68 3 30 26 21 HL - 812 SOULIAZ FEAT. WHO() WHEE )LAY IT DOWN) - XZIBIT (LOUD /COLUMBIA) JAHEIM (DIVINE MILLNVARNER BROS.) MONICA (EPIC) Two, ASCAP /Demi s Hot ASCAP/Tamara Jordan, ASCAP) HL 46 I WANNA LOVE II (GIVE IT 2 ME) (LiI Lu Lu, BMI/EMI JUST THAT GET MI/ID GET IN DA CLUB) Blackwood BMI/The Waters Of Nazereth,Nazereth BMI /Chase Chad, BIGW WEAT 8 1 31 58 2 69 55 31 24 12 69 ASHANTI (LOUD) DOMINO IAMONIOUE ( GETTO JAWBIG WHALE) MAAXXWELLLI(CIOLUMBIA) RLET'SEDMAN (DEF JAM/IDJMG) ASCAP/EMI April, ASCAP /Justin Combs, Poppa, RI NG ASCAPDeric Angelettie BMI/Wind Tiger, BMI/Strand, SIDE YOU ON DO I LIKE THEM GIRLS 2 HI-LO BMI/Zomba BMI/Mike City, BMI) HIJWBM 32 1 WHAT 70 69 8 MY- 32 43 4 10 72 - SHAMUS, FLU, KARACHI-RAW. SKAR & MAXIMILLAM(CRIME WAVE) MEMPHIS BLEEK (ROC- A- FELWDEF JAM/IDJMG) TYRESE (RCA) JT MONEY (FREEWORLD /PRIORITY) 35 I LIKE THEM GIRLS (blamer- Tamerlane, BMI/Demis Songs, ASCAP/E2, ASCAP/EMI April, ASCAP/Valendne's Day, HEARD IT ALL BEFORE MOVE SOMETHIN' MAN 33 28 6 71 62 30 33 34 11 71 2 BMI/Smooth As Silk ASCAP/Plaything, ASCAP) HL/WBM SUNSHINE ANDERSON (SOULIFE/ATLANT)C) TALIB KWELI & HI -TEK (RAWKUS/PRIORITY) LICIANNOUNCCEPMENT(TCA)CRY 0 DMXSBLACKGROUND) BMI/EMI Blackwood 60 IS THATTYOUR CHICK MI Lu Lu. BM/Virginia Bea h, ASCAP/Mass Confusion, ASCAP/WB, 1 18 N ONE WOMAN MAN TAKE CARE OF HOME n 37 72 73 22 34 30 27 1 inia SLMM ALHOUN FIAT. ANDRE3oW (AWEMINVFASTWEST/FFG) DAVE HOLLISTER (DEE SQUAD - DAVE HOLLISTER (DEF SQUAD /DREAMWORKS) BLACKK (KING PIN STATION) /DREAMWORKS) 9 ITS OVER NOW (Da Twelve ASCAP /Justin Combs, ASCAP /EMI LET ME BLOW YA MIND NONE TONIGHT April ASCAP /Liquid Liquid, BMI/Sugarhill, BMI/Twenty Nine SO FRESH, SO CLEAN Q - 17 YA STYLE 35 26 3 Q 42 5 73 69 9 Black, BMI) HL OUTKAST (LAFACE/ARISTA) SYLK -E. FYNE (RUFFTOWN/PALM PICTURESARYKO PALM) EVE FEAT. GWEN STEFAN) (RUFF RYDERS/INTERSCOPE) LIL' ZANE (WORLDWIDE/PRIORITY) 33 IT WASN'T ME (Livingsting, ASCAP) 72 ANOTHER GIRL (Damon Sharpe, ASCAP/Annotation, TAKE IT TO DA HOUSE SOUUAS CHANGE JUST 13c 45 8 74 74 23 36 41 13 74 66 10 TRICK DADDY (SLIP- N- SLIDE/ATLANTIC) MASTER P (NO LIMIT /PRIORITY) ES)L D MEMPHIS EEKIROCA-FELUDEFIAWDJMG) CHANTE MOORE (SILAS /MCA) ASCAP/WB, ASCAP /An elou ASCAP/Universal, ASCAP /Slobber Dog BMI /Connotation, BMIMarner- Tamedane BMI) WBM MA DOESN'T MATTER JUST FRIENDS (SUNNY) 15 1 I AM YOUR WOMAN 43 JUST FRIENDS (SUNNY) (blamer- Tamerlane, BMI/Portable, 37 25 18 75 59 35 31 31 32 A (RCA) JANET JAM/DEFAM SO ID MG) MUSIQ (DEF JAM /DEF SODUIDJMG) SYLEENA JOHNSON (JIVE) BMI/Notable, ASCAP/EMI April, ASCAP/Touched By Jazz, ASCAP/Nivrac Tyke, ASCAP /Double OH Eight, ASCAP) HL/WBM Records with the greatest sales gains. © 2001 Billboard/BPI Communications and SoundScan, Inc. Q Records with the greatest airplay gains. © 2001 Billboard /BPI Communications. 100 LAPDANCE (EMI Blackwood, BMI/The Waters Of Nazereth Q BMI/EMI April, SCAP /Chase Chad, ASCAP/Genmarc, ASCAP) HL 23 LAY LOW (WA ASCAP /Ain? Nuthin' Goin' On But Funking, ASCAP/Elvis Mambo, ASCAP/Five Card, ASCAP/Windswept II, BMI/Warner- Tamerlane, BMI) HL/WBM HBI Blackwood, BMI /Alley, BMI/Trio. AIRPLAY BMI/Big P, HOT RU/HIP-HOP RECURRENT ASCAP/My Own Chit, BMI/EMI Blackwood, 39 ONE WOMAN MAN (Mike City BMI) MI) eetjun9BBiktBM( ASCAP /Nate Dogg, BMI /Means Family, BMI/Lil Gangsta, 93 $ #!* ON YOU (Eight Mile Style, BMI/Famous, ASCAP/Ensign, 28 SUPERWOMAN (Mo Loving` ASCAPBabyboy's Little, MY FIRST LOVE CHICK ASCAP/Tray Trays, ASCAPI HUWBM 1 1 14 15 3 PROJECT BMI/NuezMusic, BMI /Idiotic Biz BMIÆMI Blackwood, SESAC/Noontime South, SESAC) - AVANT FEAT. KETARA WYATT )MAGIC JOHNSON/MCA) CASH MONEY MILLIONAIRES (CASH MONEY /UNIVERSAL) 41 LET ME BLOW YA MIND (Scott Storch, ASCAP/Blondie BMI/Runyon Ave, BMI/McVey, Bb11Dirly Works, BMI) HL 8 SURVIVOR (Chase Muzic, ASCAP/Hitco South ASCAP/Music ASCAP /Ain't Nuthin' Rockwell ASCAP /Dead Game ASCAP/WB, 19 OOCHIE WALLY Jones, BMI /EZ Elpee, ASCAP/Lamont Of HL n ones, ASCAPBeyonce, INDEPENDENT MBIA)PPART I INCOMPLETE (Jabari 15 12 8 Goin' On but Funking, ASCAP/Music Of Windswept, ASCAP/Five R SGAR) BM 2 5 4 (DRAGON/DEF SODUIDJMG) Porter ASCAP/WB, ASCAP/Suge, ASCAP) WBM Card ASCAP/Elvis Mambo. ASCAP/TVT, ASCAP/Blackjack, 26 PEACHES& CREAM (Marsky, BMI /Justin Combs, ASCAP /EMI 77 TAKE CARE OF HOME (Tyme For Flyte, BMI/Songs Of ASCAP) WBM April Twelve, ASCAP /C.Sills, ASCAP/Tragasm, DreamWorks BMI) 3 4 16 16 17 31 76 LETS GET DIRTY (I CAN'T GET IN DA CLUB) (Funk Noble, 30 TAKE IT TO OA HOUSE (First N' Gold. BMI /Donna-Dijon, NEXT ARISTA) AALIYAÑ BLACKGROUNDNIRGIN) ASCAP)ASCAP/Da ASCAP /Famous, ASCAPDayna'sDayy BMI/Warner- Tamerlane, 7 PROMISE (So So Def, ASCAP/EMI April, ASCAP/fhem Damn ne. BMVSongs Of Universal. BMI/EMI Longitude. LET'S GET MARRIED GIRLS DEM SUGAR BMI/Kool, ASCAP/WB, ASCAP) HL/WBM Twins ASCAPBded, ASCAP/Babybo9's Little BM) WBM 4 2 9 17 21 10 ASCAP /Dirty Dre, JAGGED EDGE (SO SO DEF /COLUMBIA) BEENIE MAN FEAT. MYA (SHOCKING VIBESNPNIRGINI 12 A LONG WALK (Blues Baby, ASCAP /JATCAT, SESAC/Noontime Tunes BMVGizzo, ASCAP) HL 90 THA RODEO (K.I.B. ASCAP) ASCAP/Universal, ASCAP) WBM 27 PUPPY LOVE (EMI April, ASCAP/So So Def, ASCAP/LL Cool 1, 51 THAT'S COOL (Big E, BMI) OPEN MY HEART P8 I WISH 5 LOVE (EMI April ASCAP/Nivrac Tyke, ASCAP/Touched By Jazz. ASCAP/Sony /ATV Songs, BMI //ppef Jam, ASCAPNniversal 25 THERE IT IS (Ski% BMI /5400 Park, BMI/Bob D. Terry, 5 3 6 18 22 YOLANDA ADAMS (ELEKTRNEEG) CARL THOMAS (BAD BOY/ARISTA) ASCAP/Soulchild, ASCAP /Dirty Dre, ASCAP / JATCAT, SESACBabyboY's Little, SESAC/Noontime South, SESAC/Them BMI/Another Juke Jam MI /Gold Daddy, ASCAP/Wamer- ASCAP/Universal, SCAP) HL/WBM Damn Twins, ASCAP) Tamedane BMI/Kling Kling, ASCAP/Music Of Windswept, BETWEEN ME AND YOU DOWN FOR MY N'S 85 LOVE DON'T COST A THING (D. Sharpe, ASCAP /Annotation, ASCAPBMI Blackwood, BMI) HUWBM 6 7 9 19 23 13 rrHL JA RULE (MURDER INC. /DEF JAM/IDJMG) C- MURDER (TRU /NO LIMIT /PRIORITY) ASCAP/WB, ASCAP/G.Q. Romeo, BMI /Connotation, 96 UHHNNHH (Teamstas, BMVD.M.P., BMI) BMI/Warner- Tamerlane BMI/Swette Ya', ASCAP /J- Rated, 51 REQUEST LINE (Will II Am, BMVBee ney, BMI/Tuono, BMI/EI 41 UNTIL THE END OF TIME (Amart, ASCAP/Black Hipanic, MORE IDWEANNAKNOW /Gods BMI) WBM Mel Boopy's ASCAPBMG Sons, ASCAP/Wamer- Tamerlane. BMI/Entente, 7 1 9 NO 20 19 26 BMI Child Cubano, BMI/Rhettrhyme ASCAP Cocktail RUFF ENDZ 54 LOVE DON'T LAVE ME (India B.. BMI/Universal -Songs Of Lounge And Music, BMI/Zomba BMI) WBM BMVAIi-Ajja ASCAP/Indolent Sloth, ASCAP/Panola Park, PolyGram International, BMI /Putty Tat, BMVDemontes, 34 RIDE WIT ME (Jackie Frost BMI/BMG Songs ASCAP) WBM SHAKKE YA ASS NO MORE (BABY III'MA DO RIGHT) 8 11 9 21 18 6 kTTamerlane, BMI /Colpix, BMI/Sony/ATV Songs, ASCAP /Basement Beatz, ASCAP/Universal, ASCAP/lobete. 22 VIDEO (Gold & Iron ASCAP/Six July ASCAP/J. Music. (JIVE) BMI)Haar/nnorr- ASCAP) HUWBM ASCAP /Lastrada. ASCAP/Sony /ATV tunes, ASCAP/Good High, 36 MAN AIN'T SUPPOSED TO CRY (Public Announcement, 89 DOGG (Virginia Beach ASCAP/WB, ASCAP/My Own ASCAP) HL CRAZY 22 9 JUST BE A MAN ABOUT IT SNOOP 9 4 - ASCAP /Smelzgood ASCAP) Blackwood, BMI) HL/WBM 61 WANNA DO YOU RIGHT (Zomba ASCAP/Dondl, 9 TONI BRAXTON (LAFACE/ARISTA) Chit BMVEMI K -CI & JOJO (MCA) BMI/LBN, 13 MAYBE I DESERVE (Tank 1176, ASCAP/Black Fountain, ASCAP) 15 SO FRESH, SO CLEAN (Organized Noize. BMI /Gnat Booty. ASCAP/Zomba. BMI/EMI April, ASCAP/Irving, 2 YOU (Time4Flytes, BMI/Songs Of DreamWorks. ASCAP/Ch salis ASCAP) WBM ASCAP /Cord Kayla, ASCAP/Songs Of Universal BMI) HL 2 CHA -CHA SLIDE MISSING 10 Y3 24 DOWN (AMG Songs, ASCAP /Above The Rim. ASCAP) 10 8 NELLYE'l' (FO' REEL/UNIVERSAL) MR. C THE SLIDE MAN (M.O.B. /UNIVERSAL) BMI/Tallest Tree, ASCAP/Zomba ASCAP /563, ASCAP) CLM/WBM 98 SON OF A BITCH (Livingston, BMIÆMI Blackwood, BMI/VP. 53 WE FALL 44 MS. JACKSON (Gnat Boory, ASCAP/Chrysalis, ASCAP /Dungeon BMU HL 16 WHAT WOULD YOU DO? (Pladis, ASCAP/EMI April. BAG LADY 24 P2 WHATEVER Rata ASCAP/EMI April, ASCAP) HL/WBM 42 SOUL SISTA (Jazzman BMI /Universal -PolyGram International, ASCAP/Hot -ish, ASCAP) HL 11 14 5 _ ERYKAH BADU (MOTOWN) IDEAL FEAT. LIL' MO (VIRGIN) 82 NO FSCAPIN' THIS (Psycho Les, ASCAP/6 Deep, ASCAP) ASCAP /U moe ASCAP) WBM 29 WHO'S THAT GIRL? (Blondie Rockwell, ASCAP /Dead Game, 80 NONE TONIGHT (LiI' Nethe ASCAP/Dale's Mix, 20 SOUTHERN HOSPITALITY (Ludacds, ASCAP /Drae Santiago ASCAP/Teflon Hito ASCAP/Golden Rule, ASCAP) I WISH YOU ASCAP/Soundtron Tunes, BMI/Platinum World, BM)) ASCAP /EMI Blackwood, BMI /The Waters Of Nazereth, BMI/tMI 45 A WOMAN'S THREAT (Zomba, BMI/R.Kelly, BMI) WBM 12 6 5 25 16 14 WITHOUT R. KELLY (JIVE) CHARLIE WILSON (MAJOR HITS/JAKEANTERSCOPE) 75 NO SUNSHINE (Boomer X, ASCAP/Ruff Ryder -Dead Game. April ASCAP) HL 92 THE WOOD (NMR, ASCAP) /Damon Blackmon ASCAP /Interior, BMI) 3 STRANGER IN MY HOUSE (Almo ASCAP/Hudson - Jordan, 86 YOU (Ugmoe, ASCAPNniversal -PolyGram International, Recu rents are ti les which have appeared on the Hot R &R/Hip- ASCAP WHAT'S YOUR FANTASY ASCAP/Shae Shae, ASCAP) HUWBM ASCAP/Show Me How Daddy Ball, ASCAP/My Own Chit, 13 8 7 Hop Singles chart for more than 20 weeks and have dropped 69 OH NO (EMI Blackwood, §MI/Medina Sound LUDACRIS (DISTURBING THA PEACDDEF JAM SOUTHADJMG) BMI/EMI Blackwood, BMW Betta Like My Muzic, ASCAP) HL below the too 50. BMI/Trescadecaphobia. BMI/Nate Dogg, BMI /Dayna's Day. 11 STUTTER (Zomba, ASCAP/Platinum Firm, ASCAP/Zomba,

BILLBOARD APRIL 14, 2001 www.billboard.corn 35 www.americanradiohistory.com COMPILED FROM A NATIONAL SAMPLE OF RETAIL STORE SALES REPORTS COLLECTED, COMPILED, AND PROVIDED BY SoundScan® APRIL 14, 2001 TOP R&B/HIPHOP TM 11110

49 42 35 63 JAGGED EDGEA' SOSO DEF/COLUMBIA 69862/CRG(12.98EQ/18.98) J. E. HEARTBREAK 1

z z 50 52 42 15 CASH MONEY /UNIVERSAL o, o LIL' WAYNE 860911 (12.98/18.98) LIGHTS OUT 2 w w = ARTIST 51 37 24 15 SOUNDTRACK HOLLYWOOD 162288 (18.98 CD) SAVE THE LAST DANCE 2 i á 3 TITLE w ó =i 5 3 N., s o IMPRINT & NUMBER'DISTRIBUTING L.ABFI. (SUGGESTED LIST PRICE OR EOUIVAl ENT FOR CASSETTE/CD) a a 52 44 36 28 SHYNE BAD BOY 73032* / ARISTA (11.98/17.98) SHYNE 2 No. 1 /HOT SHOT DEBUT 53 53 40 46 EMINEMAa WEB/AFTERMATH 490629 * /INTERSCOPE(12.98/18.98) THE MARSHALL MATHERS LP 1

1 2PAC AMARUIDEATH- ROW 1 1 NEW 490840` /INTERSCOPE 119.98/24.98) week at No. UNTIL THE END OF TIME 1 0 54 49 38 16 ` XZIBIT LOUD/COLUMBIA 1885 * /CRG (12.98 EQ A 18.98) RESTLESS 1

2 1 2 112 BAD BOY 73039 * / ARISTA (12.98/18.98) PART 1 - III 55 47 41 5 GLADYS KNIGHT MCA 112397(12.98/18.98) AT LAST 30

10 NEW 1 INDIA.ARIE MOTOWN 013770 /UNIVERSAL (12.98/18.98) ACOUSTIC SOUL 3 56 55 43 50 JOE A' JIVE 41703 (12.98/18.98) MY NAME IS JOE 1 4 2 2 TRICK DADDY SLIP- N- SLIDE/ATLANTIC 83432 * /AG - (11.98/17.98) THUGS ARE US 2 57 51 37 17 ROC- A- FELLNDEFJAM */IDJMG ,[' MEMPHIS BLEEK 542587 (11.98/17 THE UNDERSTANDING 1

5 4 1 3 TANK BLACKGROUND 50404 (12.98/16.98) FORCE OF NATURE 1 58 54 2 LIONEL RICHIE ISLAND 548085/IDJMG (12.98/18.98) RENAISSANCE 54 6 5 - 2 SOUNDTRACK BLACKGROUND 10192 (12.98/18.98) EXITWOUNDS -THEALBUM GREATEST GAINER MUSIQ SOULCHILD 7 7 6 PO AIJUSWANASEING (I JUST WANT TO SING) 59 16 61 20 PRU CAPITOL 23120(6.98/9.98) PRU 38 DEF SOUL 548289 * /IDJMG (11.98/17.98) 4 - 57 49 19 JCOR 860915/INTERSCOPE 8 3 2 JON B EDMONDS 69998/EPIC (11.98 EQ/17.98) PLEASURES U LIKE 3 60 8BALL & MJG (12.98/18.98) SPACE AGE 4 EVA 9 60 50 TALTB 9 9 2 SOUNDTRACK WARNER BROS. 48058* (12.98/18.98) THE BROTHERS 9 61 24 KWELI & HI -TEK RAWKUS 26143 * /PRIORITY (10.98/16.98) REFLECTION ETERNAL 5 LFT CHURCH CHOIR/HEZEKIAH WALKER 10 6 2 3 JAHEIM DIVINE MILL 47452 */WARNER BROS. (11.98/17.98) [GHETTO LOVE] 2 62 59 - 2 LOVE IS LIVE! VERITY 43157 (10.98/16.98) 59 PROJECT PAT 11 11 5 5 MISTA DON'T PLAY EVERYTHANGS 63 58 44 8 PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT RCA 69310 (10.98/16.98) DON'T HOLD BACK 30 HYPNOTIZE MINDS/LOUD 1950 /CRG (12.98/17.98) WORKIN 2 - - CI 65 57 48 MARY MARY C2 /COLUMBIA 63740/CRG (10.98 EO/16.98) THANKFUL 22 12 12 7 34 SHAGGY AT MCA 112096* (11.98/17.98) HOTSHOT 1 65 56 45 51 CARL THOMAS BAD BOY 73025 /ARISTA (10.98/17.98) EMOTIONAL 2 13 8 3 6 DJ CLUE ROC- A- FELLA/DEF JAM 542325 * /IDJMG (12.98/18.98) DJ CLUE? THE PROFESSIONAL 2 1

66 62 54 72 DR. DRE Ae AFTERMATH 490486 * / INTERSCOPE (12.98/18.98) DR. DRE 2001 1 14 16 4 4 EVE RUFF RYDERS 490845 * / INTERSCOPE (12.9$18.98) SCORPION 1 - 61 ) NEW illo. 1 MIKI HOWARD PEAK 85o2 /CONCORD(11.98/16.98) THREE WISHES 61 15 14 9 21 R. KELLY,41'nvE41705 *(12.9818.98) TP -2.COM 1 68 68 51 18 MASTER P NO LIMIT 26008*/PRIORITY (11.9 &17.98) GHETTO POSTAGE 2 JILL WHO IS JILL SCOTT? 1 16 13 8 37 SCOTT WORDS AND SOUNDS VOL. HIDDEN BEACH 62137 * /EPIC (11.98 EQ/17.98) 2 69 67 56 88 DESTINY'S CHILD A' COLUMBIA 69870* /CRG (12.98 EQ/18.98) THE WRITINGS ON THE WALL 2 17 15 12 24 LUDACRISA' DISTURBING THA PEACE/DEF JAM SOUTH 548138'/IDJMG(12 .98/18.981 BACK FOR THE FIRST TIME 2 10 64 59 7 SMUT PEDDLERS EASTERN CONFERENCE/RAWKUS 50164* /PRIORITY 110.98/16.98) PORN AGAIN 43

18 NEW 1 JESSE POWELL SILAS 112401/MCA (12.98/18.98) JP 18 ' 71 78 67 10 DESMOND PRINGLE TOMMY BOY GOSPEL 1sß4/ToMMY Boy (10.98/16.98) LOYALTY 67 19 16 11 15 SNOOP DOGG A NO LIMIT 23225' /PRIORITY (12.98/18.98) THA LAST MEAL 1 72 61 47 20 KEITH SWEAT ELEKTRA 62515/EEG (12.98/18.98) DIDN'T SEE ME COMING 5

20 18 14 25 JA RULE' MURDER INC./DEF JAM 542934* /IDJMG (12.98/18.98) RULE 3:36 1 73 73 55 28 LIL' ZANE WORLDWIDE 50145* /PRIORITY (10.98/16.98) YOUNG WORLD: THE FUTURE 4 21 26 18 40 NELLYA' Fo' REEL 157743 */UNIVERSAL (12.98/18.98) COUNTRY GRAMMAR 1 74 71 60 68 DMX RUFF RYDERS /DEF JAM 546933 * /IDJMG (12 98/18 98) ' ...AND THEN THERE WAS X 1 22 21 16 23 OUTKAST LAFACE 26072*/ARISTA (12.98/18.98) STANKONIA 2 ' ---1111 PACESETTER QB ILL E0117 RßECORDS PRESENTS QUEENSBRIDGE THE ALBUM 23 25 15 16 VARIOUS ARTISTS TOM JOYNER PRESENTS: THE FUNK ILL S UCOLEMBIA3807NCRC& 10 75 91 92 8 UNITED WE ALL STARS LIVE MAJOR HITS /JAKE 670007/INTERSCOPE (17.98 CD) 71 24 23 13 4 KOFFEE BROWN DIVINE MILL 14662 * /ARISTA(11.98/17.98) MARS/VENUS 7 76 NEW 1 THE TRANSITIONS BIV 10 013366/UNIVERSAL (12.98/18.98) BACK IN DA DAYS 76 25 22 10 5 SILKK THE SHOCKER NO LIMIT 23221* /PRIORITY (11.98/17.981 MY WORLD, MY WAY 3 17 NEW 1 RASHEEDA D -LO /MOTOWN 153284 /UNIVERSAL (12.98/18.98) DIRTY SOUTH 77 MCCCLLUR KIN 22 DONN3E CI 31 30 LIVE IN LONDON AND MORE... P2 78 74 62 49 MYA UNIVERSITY 490853 * /INTERSCOPE(12.98/18.98) FEAR OF FLYING 7

27 24 2 YOLANDA ADAMS ELEKTRA 62629/EEG (12.98/18.981 THE EXPERIENCE 24 79 RE -ENTRY 19 SOUNDTRACK COLUMBIA 61064 /CRG (12.98 EQ/18.98) CHARLIE'S ANGELS 9

28 28 17 20 SADE' EPIC 85185 (12.98 EQ/18.98) LOVERS ROCK 2 80 70 48 80 YOLANDA ADAMS ELEKTRA 62439/EEG(12.98/18.98) MOUNTAIN HIGH...VALLEY LOW 5

29 27 19 23 TAMIA ELEKTRA 62516/EEG (11.98/17.98) A NU DAY 8 81 66 52 12 SOUNDTRACK AVATAR 10007 (11.98/17.98) OZ 8

19 2 BIZZY BONE AMC 71150 (11.98/17.98) FUNKMASTER FLEX 30 - THE GIFT 19 82 72 58 17 FUNKMASTER FLEX: 60 MINUTES OF FUNK, VOLUME IV: THE MIXTAPE LOUD 1961* (12.98/18.98) 5 31 29 20 17 K -CI & JOJO MCA 112398 (12.98/18.98) X 3 VARIOUS ARTISTS 83 63 53 8 R GRAMMY 31647 /CAPITOL (12.98 /18.98) GRAMMY &B /RAP NOMINEES 2001 37 32 30 21 5 DIRTY NFINITY 013557 /UNIVERSAL (12.98 /18.98) THE PIMP & DA GANGSTA 19 84 NEW 1 KINGPIN SKINNY PIMP BASIx 9340 (11.98/16.98) DA PRODUCT 84 33 17 2 L -BURNA A.K.A. LAYZIE BONE RUTHLESS 85173/EPIC (11.98 EQ/17.98) THUG BY NATURE 11 83 68 FAMILY'S OWN GHETTO E 34 36 2 MR. SHORT KHOP HEAVYWEIGHT 2150 * /IVT(10.98/16.98) DA KHOP SHOP 34 85 9 QTHRCDREYZON GHETTO THEATER 54 35 20 2 THE BEATNUTS LOUD 1906*/CRG (12.98 EQ/18.981 TAKE IT OR SQUEEZE IT 20 86 77 63 52 PINK ' LAFACE 26062 /ARISTA (11.98/17.981 CAN'T TAKE ME HOME 23 JAY -Z' 87 88 81 49 TRINA SLIP- N- SLIDEJATLANTIC83212 */AG (11.98/17.98) DA BADDEST B * * *H 11 36 34 28 23 THE DYNASTY ROC LA FAMILIA (2000 ) ROC-A- FELLNDEF JAM 548203 * /IDJMG (12.98/18.98) - 1 88 69 - 2 KAM HARD TYMEUCOR49300 7 /INTERSCOPE(12.98/17.98) KAMNESIA 69 37 32 27 19 ERYKAH BADU MOTOWN 153259 * /UNIVERSAL(12.98/18.98) MAMA'S GUN 3 89 87 69 26 SCARFACE RAP -A -LOT 49855 *NIRGIN (12.98/18.98) THE LAST OF A DYING BREED 2 38 35 25 27 MYSTIKALA' JIVE 41696* (12.9818.98) LET'S GET READY 1 90 80 72 18 VARIOUS ARTISTS RAWKUS 26131 * /PRIORITY (10.98/16.981 LYRICIST LOUNGE VOL. 2 7 39 33 26 27 LIL BOW WOW SO 50 DEF/COLUMBIA 69981 * /CRG (11.98 EQ 17.98) BEWARE OF DOG 3 ' 91 RE -ENTRY 13 TYRONE DAVIS MALACO 7505 (10.98/15.981 71 RELAXIN' WITH TYRONE 40 41 33 10 JENNIFER LOPEZ EPIC 63786(I2.98E019.98) ILO 1 92 75 - 2 CO -ED RUBICON 159772/UNIVERSAL (8.98/12.98) UTOPIA 75 41 39 23 7 ICONZ LANDMARK/SLIP- N- SLIDE/ELEKTRA 62617/EEG (11.98/17.98) STREET MONEY 10 93 NEW 1 BIG PUN LOUD 1963* (12.9818.98) ENDANGERED SPECIES 93 42 48 31 7 FREDRO STARR OTHER PEOPLES MONEY /IN THE PAINT 8180 /KOCH (11.98/17.98) FIRESTARR 18

94 79 71 49 TONI BRAXTON A' LAFACE 26069 /ARISTA (11.98/18.98) THE HEAT 1 43 45 32 17 3LW NINE LIVES 63961 * /EPIC (11.98 EQ/17.98) 3LW 19 95 94 80 40 " SOUNDTRACK OVERBROOK 39001 /NEW LINE (12.98/17.98) LOVE & BASKETBALL 15 44 40 34 19 DAVE HOLLISTER DEF SQUAD/ DREAMWORKS45027 84NTERSCOPE(11.98/17.981 CHICAGO '85... THE MOVIE 10 96 82 64 19 B.G. CASH MONEY 860909 /UNIVERSAL (11.98/17.98) CHECKMATE 5 45 38 29 25 MR. C THE SLIDE MAN UNIVERSAL 159807 (12.98/18.981 CHA -CHA SLIDE 20 97 86 77 5 MAC MALL SESED OUT /MOSES SOUL 1535 /BAYSIDE (11.98/16.98) IMMACULATE 65 VARIOUS ARTISTS TWISTA PRESENTS: NEW TESTAMENT 2K STREET SCRIPTURES COMPILATION 46 50 46 4 LEGIT BALLIN' 0001 111.98/17.981 46 98 95 82 8 MARVIN SEASE JIVE 41712 (11.98/17.98) WOMEN WOULD RATHER BE LICKED 51 20 41 43 30 CHARLIE WILSON MAJOR HITS 490371 /INTERSCOPE (17.98 CD) BRIDGING THE GAP 30 99 RE -ENTRY 2 YOUNG MC YOUNG MAN MOVING 0888 (16.98 CD) AIN'T GOING OUT LIKE THAT 98

46 10 BAD 48 39 DREAM A BOY 73037 /ARISTA (11.98/17.981 IT WAS ALL A DREAM 11 100 92 78 85 MACY GRAYA* EPIC 69490* (12.98 EQ/18.98) ON HOW LIFE IS 9

Albums with the greatest sales gains this week. Recording Industry Assn. Of O America (RIAA) certification for net shipment of 500,000 album units (Gold). RIAA certification for net shipment of 1 million units (Platinum). *RIM certification for net shipment of 10 million units (Dia- mond). Numeral following Platinum or Diamond symbol indicates album's multi -platinum level. For boxed sets, and double albums wi h a running t me of 00 minutes or more, the RIM multiplies shipments by the number of discs and/or tapes. *Asterisk 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. Heatseek- er Impact shows albums removed from Heatseekers this week. ® indicates past or present Heatseeker title. ©2001, Billboard /BPI Communications, and SoundScan, Inc.

ELLIOTT'S THIRD ALBUM IS `SO ADDICTIVE' (Continued from page 32) The album's first single is "Get Ur Second single "One Minute Man" fea- to the club joint "Slap -Slap," while on it with me to make it cooL" the other hand, I'm a big fan of Janet. Freak On," which was sent to radio tures Jay -Z and Ludacris on separate Redman and Method Man accompany Elliott is managed by Mona Scott She would make me work harder. I March 13. (An accompanying video versions. (Elliott appeared with Jay -Z Elliott on "Dog in Heat." "They can for Violator and booked by Cara know her show will be so hot that I'll was directed by Dave Meyers.) Pop on "Is That Your Chick," a Memphis always add to a party track," she says Lewis of the William Morris Agency. have to stay in the dance studio for singer Nelly Furtado appears on a Bleek tune. of the male rappers. "There's some- She will tour this summer, either five months straight." "Freak" remix, offering up a reggae On the inspirational track "I'm thing about both of their voices that opening for Janet Jackson or joining On April 26, when she appears on chant. "People are going to bug out Moving On," which was co- penned gives energy to a track." Timbaland, Aaliyah, and Ginuwine on BET's 106 & Park a second time, she when they hear it," Elliott promises. with gospel singer Kim Burrell, Elliott Rapper Eve delivers an out -of-char- a national trek. "I'd love to do either will be joined by the Gold Mind artist "Nelly's hot on the pop side, but R &B is joined by Burrell and other mes- acter flow on the hot techno number one," says the ASCAP writer, whose Nicole. They'll be promoting "I'm people are going to respect her when sage- bearing sisters, including Yolan- `This Is for My People." "I wanted it to songs are published through her own Looking," the first single from Nicole's they hear this." da Adams and Mary Mary. (The song be techno meets hip -hop," says Elliott, Mass Confusion Music and adminis- untitled sophomore album due in July. Ginuwine joins Elliott on "Take was inspired by a deceased friend of who's in the process of signing rock band tered by Warner/Chappell. "Going "I'm also going to get the Gold Mind Away," a radio-friendly ballad expect- Elliott's.) Da Brat, who's appeared on Sider to the Gold Mind. "I felt it would out with Ginuwine and Aaliyah would logo out there," Elliott assures. ed to be among the album's singles. Elliott's previous albums, contributes be dope for another hip -hop artist to get be special because they're family. On "You're going to see it everywhere."

36 www.billboard.com BILLBOARD APRIL14,2001 www.americanradiohistory.com Dance ARTISTS & MUSIC Beggars Group Offers An Eclectic Feast Of Dance Music

LEFT FIELD: The trainspotters of ing again in the U.S.," notes Bleakley. liked the music but was unaware that Belden Project Featuring Cassan- clubland have always had a soft spot "But it needs to be a bit more under- all the tracks were from the label's dra Wilson & Dianne Reeves' for the eclectic, groove -oriented ground before going mainstream. vaults. "Come Together," the Nitin Sawney sounds emanating from the Beggars We're definitely gearing up for some- "I can easily understand this," remix of Us3's "Come on Everybody," Group camp, and for very good rea- TRAX thing big -and I mean that in the explains DJ Smash. "Some of these the Todd Terry remix of Richard son. In a sea of too many sound -alike I)aKCe most positive way." remixes were only available in Japan Elliot's "So Special," and the Joe recordings that go nowhere fast, the by Michael Paolctta On Tuesday (10), the Beggars or in parts of Europe, while some Claussell remixes of Cassandra Wil- Beggars Group has always prided Group issues Lemon Jelly's lemon - were never commercially released. It's son Featuring Angelique Kidjo's itself on not following the fashion of Scannerfunk), Kristin Hersh, Nat - jelly.ky and Andy Votel's Styles ofthe all stuff I play or have played in my DJ "Voodoo Reprise" and Salif Keita's the day. If there's one company that acha Atlas, and -by way of Zivisted Unexpected (both from XL), followed sets." "Tolon Willie." follows the beat of its own drum, the Nerve's deal with XL Recordings - by Atlas' Ayeshteni (Mantra) May 22 Highlights include the Blaze remix 'Without question, this is organic Beggars Group is it. Mercury Music Prize winner Badly and the Avalanches' Since I Leftì You of St. Germain's "Rose Rouge," the music," says DJ Smash, who helped From eight imprints that it owns Drawn Boy. (XL) in late summer. All acts will be DJ Spinna remix of Ronny Jordan kick- start, along with Maurice Bern- either wholly or partially -XL "It's not too difficult to be musical- touring throughout the U.S. this sum- Featuring Mos Del's "A Brighter stein and Jonathan Rudnick, New Recordings, Wiiija, Too Pure, Sulfur, ly eclectic with eight A &R sources," mer in support of their respective Day," the DJ Smash remix of the Bob (Continued on next page) Mo' Wax, Mantra Recordings, 4AD, explains Lesley Bleakley, who was albums, Blealdey says. and Beggars Banquet -the Beggars recently promoted to CEO of the Beg- Group's artist roster includes such gars Group North America (Bill - PUT YOUR HANDS TOGETH- names as Brassy, Scanner (aka boardBulletin, March 16); she ER: Those in need of a sublime mix reports to Martin Mills, the Beggars of jazz -skewed funk, house, soul, and Group's London -based founder /CEO. hip -hop are encouraged to seek out a -74 aetwee ?lax "With some other labels, people copy of DJ Smash's Phonography. In have a good idea of what they're going stores Tuesday (10), the Blue Note PLATE to get," continues Bleakley. "Our set finds native New Yorker DJ HOT labels have never strived to do that, Smash spotlighting many of the the main reason being that fads come label's artists in their remixed M &S Presents the Girl Next Door, states "Salsoul Nugget (If U Wanna)" (ffrr/London and go. We've always just been there of mind. After just one spin, don't be U.K. Dingle). Already a club smash in Europe, and had the bands coming through on surprised if you keep thinking of the the sample -happy "Salsoul Nugget (If U their own merit. It took the Prodigy word "bliss." A DJ Saved My Life. To celebrate and promote the release of his Wanna)" appears poised to repeat last year's eight years to click in a big way, but "I'm privileged that this disc is actu- London /Sire disc, the beat -mixed Essential Mix, Boy George recently spent crossover success of Spillerh equally disco- two weeks plying his DJ skills at such U.S. clubs as Giant in Los Angeles, savvy "Groovejet (If This Ain't Love)." The that's okay. It gave the act a chance to ally coming out," says DJ Smash, Avalon in Boston, and Ra in Las Vegas. While in New York, George manned Girl Next Door (aka Natasha Pryce) effort- develop and create a fan base." who's been honing his skills as a lessly wraps her lips around Ricky Morrison For Bleakley, it's vital that fans be DJ /remixer /producer since the late the turntables at the Twilo club for a spirited two -hour set. Earlier in the day, and Fran Sidoli's bubbly yet rugged Dou- able to attach a face to the music. "My '80s. "It was originally a mixed tape he stopped by HMV's Herald Square location for a meet -and -greet. Shown ble Exposure- sampling production. criticism of some dance music is I at HMV, from left, are HMV store supervisor Shane Smith, HMV dance - Gray & Layman vs. Hall & Oates, "I that that put together for a Blue Note music buyer Danny Martinez, George, HMV GM Brian Nakamoto, and HMV Can't Go for That (No Can Do)" (test press- it's so faceless," she says. "We have Christmas party." According to the ing). Mike Gray (of Full Intention) and artists that aren't faceless, which self-managed DJ Smash, it caught the head of security Rob Toscano. (Photo: Bruce Glikas/STQ Productions) Mark Layman have re-tweaked this Hall & makes for stronger and longer ear of a Blue Note A &R exec, who Oates classic for peak -hour mass consump- careers." Indeed. tion. Our advice to RCA/BMG: Release this potential chart-topper ASAP! Bleakley can't help but stress the Etta James, "Miss You" (Private importance of college radio. "It's great Music/RCA single). Out of left field comes for building an artist's profile," she Watt, Thorn Compile And Mix For Chill -Out Series James' wicked cover of the Rolling Stones notes. "It may not always lead to sales, BY CHUCKY and classic. Culled from the singer's appropri- Thom must have been an obvious ing U.S. DJ tour last fall-in sup- ately titled Matriarch of the Blues, "Miss but the format is incredibly important LONDON -Few acts have (if ambitious) choice for DMC. port ofWatt and Jay Harman's beat - You" arrives with tribal beats (Ivan Pavlink for creating awareness. Then you go attempted to make the switch from "We chose them because they have mixed Lazy Dog compilation-Watt X -Mix), skittling drum'n'bass rhythms (Mal- to specialty and alternative radio, as folk hero to dance maverick. Fewer a great musical pedigree and they've managed to compile a short list of colm Francis' Popular Beat Combo remix), well as special electronic shows." still have managed it unscathed. managed to hold on to their credibili- viable tracks disco nuances (Giuseppe D.'s Groovin' mix), with Thorn. and progressive house mannerisms (Illicit's For lifestyle marketing, the Beg- Everything but the Girl (EBTG)- ty over the years," explains DMC Initially, there were the usual mix). gars Group works with Guerrilla Mar- Ben Watt and Tracey Thorn -is A &R /product manager Nick Darby. record -licensing headaches that Moraes, "The Cure" (Junior Vasquez keting and its street teams. that rare exception. "Also, Ben is a really competent DJ." compilations bring, compounded by Music single). Thanks to various recon- "Dance /electronic is getting excit- Six years ago, in what appeared Ultra president Patrick Moxey the logistics of mixing together structions over the years, serious night - crawlers will surely recognize this Angel to be a seamless and effortless concurs, adding, "Everything but the tracks with different tempos and in Moraes production. For its latest reincar- move, EBTG ditched its folk roots Girl has never let public perception different keys, says Watt. nation, "The Cure" receives a delicious new gill board. for dance rhythms. With the help get in its way of creating music. With "When you're shifting tempos, bottom -heavy mix by Moraes, who's also D of Todd Terry, who remixed the you really have to rely on tracks responsible for the track's Information ce pair's "Missing" into an interna- Society-style vocals. Also along for the ride that blend well and are in similar is Junior Vasquez, who increases the song's tional pop hit, EBTG became keys," he says. "I wanted it to energy with synth stabs, keyboard rides, and dance music's most unlikely segue; I didn't want three seconds Latin -infused percussion. l*C1.40144 ambassadors. Collaborations with of silence between tracks like a rock *Waldorf, "You're My Disco" (A Touch of APRIL 14, 2001 Massive Attack and Deep Dish album. I wanted to create one Class Recordings single). Need something 0 soon followed. new to play alongside Daft Punk's "One CLUB PLAY whole mood." More Time" and Modjo's "Lady"? Well, look It also been six years since Watt Highlights include the Ananda 1. LET THE MUSIC USE YOU UP no further than this retro-splashed gem. made his DJ debut at Mo' Wax EVERYTHING BUT THE GIRL Project's "Cascades of Colour," New Yorker Soul Featuring Shawnee CELEDA STAR 69 2. BEAUTIFUL MANDALAY v2 founder James Lavelle's Dusted Slick Rick's "All Alone (No One Taylor, "Do What You Want to Do" (Sub- to 3. OUT OF NOWHERE GLORIA ESTEFAN parties at London's now-defunct Back to liminal single). South -of-the- border piano EPIC Mine, Tracey and Ben can Be With)," DJ Cam's "Friends and keys, jazzy horn stabs, and buoyant house 4. BLOOD IS PUMPIN' Blue Note club. In the ensuing step outside themselves and pay trib- Enemies," Beth Orton's "Stars All rhythms form the postcard- perfect founda- VOODOO & SERANO EDEL AMERICA has 5. THE DOOR CIRCUIT BOY FEAT. years, Watt cultivated a ute to the music they're experiencing Seem to Weep," Model 500's "The tion of this Incognito-hued Richard Grey ALAN T. SFP respectable career as a DJ, carving on a personal level." Flow," Dubtribe Sound System's production. And veteran vocalist Shawnee an enviable niche in the global Watt, it turns out, was already a "Do It Now," and Mary Margaret Taylor delivers one of her most on -point per- MAXI -SINGLES SALES formances to date! dance market. supporter of the Back to Mine series. O'Hara's "To Cry About." The set Jorio, "Remember Me" (Decca U.K. 1. SMOKEY HILL STREET DJ SNEAK On April 30, DMC will issue the "I especially liked the Groove Arma- closes with the teary-eyed, hopeful single). The Space Brothers offer a heav- MAGNETIC 2. GREYBOY GREYBOY UBIQUITY sixth volume in its post -club, chill- da set," he says. "I bought that one sentiments of Donny Hathaway's enly trance mix that wouldn't sound out of 3. ALL I DO CLEPTOMANIACS RADIKAL out series, Back to Mine, compiled place alongside recent hits by Chicane and solely as a fan." But compiling the "Someday We'll All Be Free." 4. LOVELY (REMIXES) SOULSTICE 0M Paul van Dyk. Those desiring something and mixed by EBTG. Ultra Records hourlong, mood -enhancing mix, which EBTG is managed by Jasmine 5. LA FIESTA CLUB FIESTA RADIKAL deeper and darker are advised to go direct- will issue the set May 29 in the U.S. encompasses a variety of musical Daines of London -based JFD Man- ly to Junior Vasquez's Sunday Morning mix. With 20 years' experience in creat- styles, proved problematic in the agement. Kim Benjamin of New Either way, ya get the operatic vocals of Breakouts: Titles with future chart potential, ing the kind of music that can chill a early stages, acknowledges Watt. York-based Kimco Entertainment Danielle de Niese, one of the rising stars at based on club play or sales reported this week. the Metropolitan Opera. person to the point of inertia, Watt Under the pressure of an impend- handles Watt's DJ bookings.

BILLBOARD APRIL 14, 2001 www.billboard.com 37 www.americanradiohistory.com Billboard. APRIL 14, 2001 TM CLUB PLAY MAXI- SINGLES SALES Z COMPILED FROM A NATIONAL SAMPLE Z COMPILED FROM A NATIONAL SAMPLE OF RETAIL STORE, MASS MERCHANT AND INTERNET O i- SALES REPORTS COLLECTED, COMPILED,OMPILED, AND PROVIDED BY OF DANCE CLUB PLAYLISTS. N SoundScang Y w Y vow ( TITLE ARTIST á TITLE ARTIST Q Y o """I w o 2 >> > = IMPRINT & NUMBER' DSTRIBUTING LABEL H > N U H > N Q

No. 1 No. 1 /GREATEST GAINER -' IT X) ELEICTRA r, TAMIA 7 IN MY HOUSE 1 2 2 9 IS IT LOVE? RAZOR & IF 80c 7B - CHILI HI FLY 19 33 STRANGER A JENNIFER LOPEZ 8 4 6 7 NAIVE SONG ',-,,.L MIRWAIS 2 1 1 6 LOVE DON T COST THING 3 1 3 8 MINE TO GIVE ASTRALWERKS 38766NIRGIN PHOTEK FEATURING ROBERT OWENS 3 2 2 18 ONE MORE TIME (T) (X) VIRGIN 38758 t DAFT PUNK ® 7 13 5 LOOKING FOR LOVE MCA 572801 t KAREN RAMIREZ 4 3 3 6 BY YOUR SIDE (T) (X) EPIC 79544 t SADE O 9 11 5 ARE YOU SATISFIED TOMMY BOY SILVER LABEL 2206/TOMMY BOY VICTOR CALDERONE FEAT. DEBORAH COOPER 5 4 4 17 LADY (HEAR ME TONIGHT) (T) (XI BARCLAY 587900/MCA t MODJO

6 5 8 8 FEEL THE BEAT GROOVILICIOUS 242/STRICTLY RHYTHM DARUDE 6 6 7 3 I TURN TO YOU (X) VIRGIN 38773 t MELANIE C

7 3 4 9 PASS IT ON MOONSHINE 88474 KEOKI 1 7 6 12 DON'T TELL ME (T) (X) MAVERICK 44910/WARNER BROS. t MADONNA

BOY JEANIE TRACY 8 6 1 8 THE POWER TOMMY BOY SILVER LABEL 2195/TOMMY ROSABEL FEATURING 8 5 5 16 SOUTH SIDE (T) (X) V2 27676 t MOBY FEATURING GWEN STEFANI

11 14 7 LET ME LOVE YOU EDEL AMERICA 18242 DA BUZZ O 9 8 8 33 MUSIC (T) (X) MAVERICK 44909/WARNER BROS. t MADONNA 12 17 INNOCENTE NETTWERK 33115 DELERIUM FEATURING LEIGH NASH LO 6 LO 10 - 2 OPTICON (T) (X) WARNER SUNSET /ELEMENTREE/REPRISE 44976/WARNER BROS. ORGY 11 8 5 11 STAND UP TOMMY BOY SILVER LABEL 2221/TOMMY BOY THUNDERPUSS FEAT. LATANZA WATERS 11 9 9 49 DESERT ROSE (X) A &M 497321 /INTERSCOPE t STING FEATURING CHEB MAMI 12 10 9 9 THRU DA ROOF GROOVILICIOUS 237 /STRICTLY RHYTHM FUTURE GROOVE EXPRESS 12 12 11 17 STRONGER (T) (x) JIVE 79405 t BRITNEY SPEARS 13 13 7 12 JUST KEEP THINKING ABOUT YOU LOGIC 81359 t GLORIA GAYNOR 13 11 10 16 CAN'T FIGHT THE MOONLIGHT (T) 1X1 CURB 77098 t LEANN RIMES 14 17 21 5 WHAT GOES AROUND COMES AROUND AVEX 1117 /KING STREET GTS FEAT LOLEATTA HOLLOWAY 14 13 12 22 SANDSTORM (T) (X) GROOVILICIOUS 227/STRICTLY RHYTHM t DARUDE ® 16 20 6 A TIME FOR US ATLANTIC 87538 BARRAIT WAUGH 15 14 13 29 - MOST GIRLS (T) (x) LAFACE 24490/ ARISTA t PINK

21 28 5 WHO AM I STAR 69 213 MASSIV 16 24 - 2 LOOK AT US (T) (X) PLAYLAND 50193 /PRIORITY t SARINA PARIS 11 20 29 4 EVERYTIME YOU NEED ME GROOVILICIOUS 240/STRICTLY RHYTHM FRAGMA FEAT. MARIA RUBIA 11 16 19 12 CASTLES IN THE SKY (T) (x) BOBBINS 72046 IAN VAN DAHL FEATURING MARSHA 18 15 10 11 STAR 69 (WHAT THE FUCK) SKINT PROMO/ASTRALWERKS t FATBOY SLIM FEAT ROLAND CLARK 18 17 15 38 JUMPIN', JUMPIN' (T) (X) COLUMBIA 79446/CRG t DESTINY'S CHILD 19 22 30 5 LOVE DON'T COST A THING EPIC 79547 t JENNIFER LOPEZ 19 15 14 27 INDEPENDENT WOMEN PART I (T) (X) COLUMBIA 79493/CRG t DESTINY'S CHILD 20 18 16 9 SPACED INVADER INTERNATIONAL HOUSE 9059 HATIRAS 20 20 21 48 KERNKRAFT 400 (T) (X) RADIKAL 99027 t ZOMBIE NATION 21 19 15 11 BLACK VELVETEEN VIRGIN PROMO t LENNY KRAVITZ 21 18 2 EVERYTIME YOU NEED ME (T) (X) GROOVILICIOUS 240 /STRICTLY RHYTHM FRAGMA FEAT. MARIA RUBIA 22 24 39 3 GOT TO HAVE GROOVILICIOUS 241 STRICTLY RHYTHM DJ PRINCE & JUSTIN K 22 23 23 16 SPENTE LE STELLE (T) (X) RADIKAL 99050 OPERA TRANCE FEATURING EMMA SHAPPLIN 23 23 26 5 YOU MAKE ME SICK LAFACE 24533 /ARISTA t PINK 23 45 2 STAND UP (T) (X) TOMMY BOY SILVER LABEL 2221/TOMMY BOY THUNDERPUSS FEAT. LATANZA WATERS 24 14 12 12 NEEDIN' U II DEFINITY 010 DAVID MORALES PRESENTS THE FACE FEAT. JULIET ROBERTS 24 36 - 2 I LIKE THEM GIRLS (T) RCA 60418 t TYRESE POWER PICK 25 26 27 41 TOCA'S MIRACLE (T) (X) GROOVILICIOUS 122 /STRICTLY RHYTHM t FRAGMA ® 40 - 2 ALL FOR YOU . -.L;- :a'.' -t U,(.1 r 26 21 17 15 WHO LET THE DOGS OUT (X) TRULY HYPE 71211 BAHAMA MAMA'S ID 27 36 4 OPTICON WARNER SUNSET /ELEMENTREE 44970 REPRISE ORGY 21 22 18 9 BOY (T) (X) REPRISE 44928/WARNER BROS. t BOOK OF LOVE 33 45 3 YOU MAKE ME FEEL... (MORE & MORE) CUTTING 449 BECCA 28 25 25 56 SAY MY NAME (T) (X) COLUMBIA 79346/CRG t DESTINY'S CHILD 42) 36 47 3 SATISFIED EPIC PROMO RHONA 29 29 26 45 DON'T CALL ME BABY (TI (X) VICIOUS GROOVES/C2/COLUMBIA 79371/CRG t MADISON AVENUE 29 41 4 CRAZY LOVE ISLAND PROMO /IDJMG MJ COLE 0 32 28 19 WE ARE ALIVE (T) (x) MUTE 69145 t PAUL VAN DYK C1 39 - 2 PLAYED -A -LIVE (THE BONGO SONG) MCA PROMO SAFRI DUO 31 RE -ENTRY 2 TAKE BACK (T) (x) SOUNDAY 70486/ORPHEUS KODA 31 32 35 6 MELANCHOLY ROSE E- MAGINE 61040 OPERATICA FEATURING MAUREEN O'FLYNN CI 35 36 12 MY HEART GOES BOOM (LA DI DA DA) (T) (XI LOGIC 79126 t FRENCH AFFAIR RHYTHM DONICA ® 46 - 2 AIN'T WHAT I EXPECTED GROOVILICIOUS 23873TRlcitY 33 28 22 18 ALL GOOD? (T) (X) TOMMY BOY 2178 t DE LA SOUL FEATURING CHAKA KHAN ® 43 48 3 HAPPY PEOPLE CITY OF ANGELS 76701 STATIC REVENGER 34 31 24 23 THAT OTHER WOMAN (TI (X) ATLANTIC 84939/AG t CHANGING FACES 34 25 19 12 STRANGER IN MY HOUSE ELEKTRA 67173 /EEG t TAMIA 35 33 37 22 NOT THAT KIND (X) DAYLIGHT 79483 /EPIC t ANASTACIA 35 34 33 6 MIRROR, MIRROR DEF SOUL 562953/IDJMG KELLY PRICE 36 30 29 33 THE HAMPSTERDANCE SONG (X) KOCH 8161 t HAMPTON THE HAMPSTER 36 49 - 2 FEELIN' ME BAB 182461 /EDEL ENTERTAINMENT KIM SOZZI 31 27 30 51 I WILL LOVE AGAIN (T) (X) COLUMBIA 79375/CRG t LARA FABIAN 31 38 37 7 ANGEL ISLAND PROMOIDJMG LIONEL RICHIE $8 42 34 52 WHAT A GIRL WANTS (T) (X) RCA 60224 t CHRISTINA AGUILERA HOT SHOT DEBUT 39 34 31 1 LOVIN' YOU (T) (X) RCA 60400 KRISTINE W CD NEW 1 MY FEELING RADIKAL 99057 JUNIOR JACK 'X, 40 44 29 l'M OUTTA LOVE (T' DA"I_IGRT 7YY5. EPIC L ANASTACIA 39 31 24 12 NOTHINGNESS JELLYBEAN 2595 KARMADELIC FEATURING SANDY B. 40 37 22 14 PAPA'S GOT A BRAND NEW PIGBAG TOMMY BOY SILVER LABEL 2188/TOMMY BOY THUNDERPUSS -"_ HOT SHOT DEBUT 41 NEW 1 FEELIN' ME (T) (X) BAB 182461 /EDEL ENTERTAINMENT KIM SOZZI 41 44 44 4 IT'S GONNA BE OKAY STREETBEAT 080 ROBIN FOX

42 40 32 35 I WANT YOU TO NEED ME/THAT'S THE WAY IT IS (X) 550 MUSIC 79473/EPIC t CELINE DION 42 NEW 1 BREED REPRISE PROMO SNAKE RIVER CONSPIRACY 43 37 35 36 DANCE WITH ME (T) (X) THE DAS LABEL/ATLANTIC 84684/AG t DEBELAH MORGAN 43 42 38 6 CAMELS ULTRA 073 SANTOS 50 40 11 PAPA'S GOT A BRAND NEW PIGBAG (T) (X) TOMMY BOY SILVER LABEL 2188/TOMMY BOY THUNDERPUSS ® 50 - 2 LET ME BE THE ONE REPRISE 44984 SASHA ALEXANDER ® I I (T) (X) 69 213 MASSIV 45 28 23 10 ALL THOSE TRIBAL BEATS G2 015/STRICTLY RHYTHM THEATRE OF THE MIND 45 NEW WHO AM STAR ROBIN FOX 46 47 49 3 IN 2 THE FUTURE XTREME 71379 MIKE SKI CI RE -ENTRY 7 ': IT'S GONNA BE OKAY (T) (X) STREETBEAT 080

41 41 32 9 NOT SEVENTEEN V2 27680 MANDALAY 47 RE -ENTRY 46 FEELIN' SO GOOD (T) (X) WORK 79388/EPIC t JENNIFER LOPEZ FEATURING BIG PUN & FAT JOE

48 35 27 11 EASY LOVE (STAY THE NIGHT) COLUMBIA PROMO LADY 46 RE -ENTRY 10 THE FIELDS OF LOVE (T) (X) RADIKAL 99044 t ATB FEATURING YORK

49 NEW I MISS YOU PRIVATE MUSIC PROMO/WINDHAM HILL ETTA JAMES 49 46 I 38 1 LIVIN' FOR LOVE (T) (X) ELEKTRA 71532/EEG NATALIE COLE

50 26 25 12 SUNNY TRUMPETS GROOVILICIOUS 236/STRICTLY RHYTHM MDC 50 RE -ENTRY 25 DIVE IN THE POOL III (X) NERVOUS DOG 20443 /NERVOUS BARRY HARRIS FEAT. PEPPER MASHAY

DTitles 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 op 20. Greatest Gainer on Maxi-Singles Sales is awarded for the largest sales increase among singles anywhere in the top 50. t Videoclip availability. Catalog number is for vinyl maxi -single, or CD maxi -single if vinyl is unavailable. On Sales chart: (M) Cassette maxi -single availability. (T) Vinyl maxi -single availability. (X) CD maxi -single availability. © 2001, Billboard /BPI Communications.

DANCE TRAX (Continued from preceding page) York's weekly Giant Step party in '90. ON THE ROAD: 6- year-old U.K. ington, D.C: s Nation club. stock -The Legendary Compilation "Because each track features real label/club organization Xtravaganza Revered U.K. club Cream is tak- of the Legendary Event (Nervous); musicians playing live, the music-full (home to such acts as Chicane and ing its dance music festival-Cream- Best of House, Volume One [Pro- of meaning and emotion-stands the Agnelli & Nelson), is looking to fields-on the road this year. In addi- gressive House] (Robbins); Tony test of time. It's not music that should increase its American presence with tion to its annual event in Liverpool, Moran's Global Groove -A Deeper be categorized. When you categorize, a series of U.S. club dates. Upcom- scheduled for Aug. 25, Creamfields Heart (Centaur Entertainment); you're preaching to the converted. ing dates, with DJs Alex Gold is scheduled to stage events in Johnny Vicious & Tall Paul's Club Ultimately, Phonography may open (Xtravaganza's founder) and Robbie Dublin (June 23), New York (Sept. Nation America (Ministry of peoples' ears to drum'n'bass or house Nelson (one -half of Agnelli & Nel- 1), Las Vegas (Sept. 29), Buenos Sound/Ultra); Jamie Lewis' For or Afrobeat or whatever." And there- DJ SMASH son), include April 13 at Las Vegas' Aires (Nov. 10), and Australia (date You (TBA Switzerland); Victor in lies its power. Hard Rock Cafe, April 20 at San TBA). Calderone's E =VC2, Volume 2 To promote and increase awareness based KC Management-is scheduled Francisco's Nikita club, April 21 at (Tommy Boy Silver Label); and Tay- of Phonography, DJ Smash -who is to play at numerous jazz festivals Los Angeles' Giant club, and May 5 NEW & NOTEWORTHY: Lady lor's Mixer Presents Resonance booked by Kelly Cooke of New York- worldwide throughout the summer. at the weekly Buzz party at Wash- Bunny & Steve Travolta's Wig- (DMC/Razor & Tie). 38 www.billboard.com BILLBOARD APRIL 14,2001 www.americanradiohistory.com ARTISTS & MUSIC lavish Booty cells Hìstory Of Hatch's Signature Posters BY JIM BESSMAN to coincide with the opening of the ture in Nashville by the Rev. Henry Show Print's output, as evidenced in jobs a day, all sharing many of the NASHVILLE -Hatch Show new Country Music Hall of Fame, Ward Beecher, the brother of Har- Chronicle's book, traces the history of same design elements of early Print, Nashville's historic suppli- which now owns Hatch. riet Beecher Stowe of Uncle Tom's touring entertainment in America. Hatch posters-and the same let- er of readily identifiable "letter- The book traces the history of the Cabin fame, in April 1879. Nashville "Hatch has done posters for terpress printing process utilizing press" show posters, is being cele- shop from its opening in 1879, when was one of the crossroads of the everyone, from Grand Ole Opry hand-carved woodblocks, type, and brated with Chronicle Books' May brothers Charles and Herbert Hatch South even then, with its rail, water, stars to Nine Inch Nails," Sher - metal plates that are hand -inked 17 publication of Hatch Show launched C.R. & H.H. Hatch, Print- and roadways, and it also had an raden continues. "It's been at the and hand -cranked onto paper. Print: The History of a Great Am- ers, in space that was likely leased established printing industry." forefront of every American form "If you see a Hatch print, you know erican Poster Shop. from the now -defunct Nashville Ban- Nashville remains as much the cen- of entertainment, from minstrel it's a Hatch print, and if you have a The 160 -page coffee -table tome, ner newspaper. "It was called a `job' ter of religious print publishing as it shows to vaudeville, carnivals to wall full of posters of every descrip- priced at $35, features 200 illustra- printer when they started, meaning is of country music. But the Hatch the circus, silent films to talkies, tion, the Hatch posters will catch your tions and a foldout jacket/poster. they did the job that came in the front family, whose patriarch was minis - and including all forms of music: eyes first," Horvath says. Written by the shop's Jim Sherraden door," says Sherraden, who's man- ter/business newspaper publisher the blues, jazz, country, and rock." Indeed, Hatch posters captivate and Elek Horvath, along with Coun- aged Hatch since 1984. Rev. William T. Hatch, recognized the Believed to be the oldest active the estimated 20,000 annual visitors try Music Hall of Fame and Museum "But they were interested in town's strategic regional location for poster-print shop in America, Hatch to the 5,500 -square-foot shop, now at deputy director of educational re- show business and show posters "itinerant entertainers shooting Show Print still presses everything 316 Broadway -some 60 feet from its search and special projects Paul from the very beginning," Horvath through Knoxville and Louisville," from wedding announcements to previous location behind the fabled Kingsbury, the book will be published says. "The first poster was for a lec- Sherraden says. Sure enough, Hatch posters for local bands, notes Sher - Ryman Auditorium, legendary for- raden, whose recent printing run mer home of the Grand Ole Opry. includes the Grand Ole Opry induc- "Hatch and the Ryman live par- tion poster for Brad Paisley and the allel lives," says Sherraden. "We Raffi's Songs To Get Country treatment album cover graphic for Bruce had to rebuild, and they had to. We Springsteen's upcoming Live in did posters for the Ryman's stars, New York City. and now we're doing them for By Others On Rounder Benefit Hank Williams, Bob Dylan, John- those who have followed. We're Album ny Cash, Bessie Smith, Duke Elling- most proud of reuniting Hatch's ARTIST NEWS: Numerous artists are lending Curb Music Publishing has signed Bill LaBounty ton, Dolly Parton, B.B. King, the traditions with the Ryman's." their talents to a compilation album featuring coun- to an exclusive writing /co- publishing deal. His hit Beastie Boys, Bob Marley, R.E.M., Sherraden and his co- authors are try stars performing the songs of children's music compositions have included Lonestar's "Tequila Pearl Jam, Elvis Costello, and Elvis planning a book signing at the new artist Raffi. Acts involved with the project include Talkin' " and Brooks & Dunn's "Rock My World Presley have all been subjects of Country Music Hall of Fame June 9. the Wilkinsons, Asleep at the Wheel, Billy (Little Country Girl)." Hatch's visually commanding graph- Chronicle is hitting the music press Gilman, Raul Malo, Kathy Mattea, Lee Roy Par- Andrea Compton, formerly of RS Entertain- ics, as have thousands of others with review copies, as well as regu- nell, Marty Stuart, and Keith Urban. Raffi's pro- ment, has started a Nashville -based artist and tour whose posters fill up the wall space lar consumer magazines and news- ceeds from the album, due this fall on Rounder management company. Tim O'Brien is among her in the shop not already occupied by papers. It will also hand out extra Records, will be donated to the Children's Environ- initial clients. shelving for type. copies of the Hatch Show Print: The mental Health Network. Doug Baker joins RCA Records as Southeast "We still use 100-year -old type," History of a Great American Poster LeAnn Rimes has been tapped to host the 36th regional promoter. Baker, who will remain based in Horvath says. "The `E' used on an Shop jacket /poster at regional book annual Academy of Country Music Awards, which Nashville, most recently was director of national pro- Elvis poster is the same `E' used on trade shows and fairs. will be broadcast live from Los Angeles' Universal motion at Virgin Records. He succeeds Dan Nelson, an Emmylou [Harris] and R.E.M. Additionally, the publisher has cre- Amphitheatre May 9 on CBS. Lee Ann Womack and who transfers to the Northeast regional slot recent- poster, which gives them all a won- ated ancillary Hatch Show Print Toby Keith will be ly vacated by Chris derful connection." product, including collectible post- among the performers. DeCarlo. According to Sherraden, Hatch cards and blank journals featuring Presenters will include Greg Saxe, the for- still turns out 500 posters from four Hatch rodeo and coffee -cup graphics. Jo Dee Messina. mer VP of national Lila McCann and promotion at Atlantic Chalee Tennison have Nashville Records and South- been reassigned from west regional at Virgin Richard Marx's `Straight From My Heart' Asylum Records to sis- Records, joins Joe ter label Warner Bros. Seem Carter & Co. in a radio The Ijynns have shifted promotion position. Pleasantly Surprises Country Audiences from Reprise to Warner That firm manages Bros. Bryan White and RCA artist Tracy BY DEBORAH EVANS PRICE mystery artist. We knew going into Kasey Chambers by Phyllis Stark Byrd. NASHVILLE -Whenever there's a the record if we said who the artist remain Asylum artists. chance an artist might meet with was, there would be some initial Dwight Yoakam remains as the only country artist MACK'S BACK: resistance at radio, it's not unusual prejudice against a pop artist," on the Reprise imprint. Bill Mack, who recently signed off as host of WBAP for a station or record label to resur- WYNY PD Larry Bear says. "The Cledus T. Judd has been tapped to host Brooks Dallas' overnight trucking show, The Midnight Cow- rect the "mystery artist" routine- song won for five nights ... and & Dunn's 38 -city Neon Circus and Wild West Show boy Trucking Network, has announced plans to move giving listeners a chance to embrace there were people calling up, say- tour, which features Toby Keith, Montgomery Gen- that show to XM Satellite Radio when it launches the song before any preconceived ing, 'We recognize that guy. It's try, and Keith Urban and kicks off April 28. in late summer. He will do the show from Fort notions might get in the way. Richard Marx!' " Loretta Lynn was released March 31 from a hos- Worth, Texas. The latest such "mystery artist" Though callers recognized Marx, pital near her home in Hurricane Mills, Tenn., where to generate interest on country air- the station didn't name the artist. she had been receiving treatment for pneumonia UPCOMING ALBUMS: Patty Loveless and her waves is Richard Marx, the '80s pop Then on March 29, Marx appeared since March 20. Doctors have advised her to restrict husband/producer, Emory Gordy Jr., are complet- star known for such hits as "Hold on on the morning show, and Kenny all work -related activity until at least the end of April. ing an album of mountain music that encompasses to the Nights," "Endless Summer Rogers called in to reveal Marx's both new and traditional songs. Mountain Soul, due Nights," and "Right Here Waiting." identity. "It was a tremendous ON THE ROW: The recent layoffs and early-retire- from Epic June 26, includes guests Ricky Skaggs, Marx is releasing the affecting morning. We found that so many of ment package offerings at the Warner labels affect- Travis Tritt, and Jon Randall. Included in the 14 ballad "Straight From My Heart," our regular audience came from ed many staffers in the promotion departments. tracks is "The Sounds of Loneliness," a song written from his Days in Avalon disc, to some other musical formats and Exiting were Warner Bros. VP of promotion Stan by Loveless when she was 15 and first recorded for country radio. Though there has had listened to Richard in the late Byrd, WB North Central regional Lisa Strickland, her MCA Nashville debut album. been no organized effort on the part '80s and early '90s," says Bear, and WB South Central regional Lee Durham. They Former Sony country artist Rick Trevino will of Marx or his promoters to use the adding that the phone lines were will not be replaced. At Giant, Southeast regional release a Mexican roots solo album, Mi Son, May 8 on mystery artist approach, some sta- flooded the entire hour Marx was Larry King and Northeast/Midwest regional Bill Vanguard Records. Steve Berlin produced the tions have decided on their own to on the air. "His music could have Heltemes have accepted early- retirement packages album. employ that tactic, among them lent itself to country back then. His and will exit the label in June. Jack Ingram goes into the studio this month to WYNY (Y107) New York. The sin- songwriting and his storytelling Publicist Emily Burton exits AristoMedia to join record his second Lucky Dog /Sony album, due Aug. gle began airing during the station's style, his relatability in his music, Vector Management and sister companies Combus- 28. Frank Liddell, best known for his work with Lee New Country Catch of the Day, a and his lyrics are a perfect match tion Music and Combustion Records as a publicist. Ann Womack and Chris Knight, is producing. weeknight song competition. for country music today." "We advertised it as the Y107 (Continued on page 41)

BILLBOARD APRIL 14, 2001 www.billboard.com 39 www.americanradiohistory.com COMPILED FROM A NATIONAL SAMPLE OF AIRPLAY SUPPLIED BY BROADCAST DATA SYSTEMS' RADIO TRACK SERVICE. 150 COUNTRY STA-

SINGLES TIONS ARE ELECTRONICALLY MONITORED 24 HOURS A DAY, 7 DAYS A BjJJboard®HOTO WEEK. SONGS RANKED BY NUMBER OF DETECTIONS. ifAfA BDS , 2001 R ITM &TRACKS z z O n O Y ó' Y ~ Y All W W N N w w 3 o ÿ á TITLE ARTIST W 1n O Y ¢ TITLE ARTIST >s ( g c" á 6 PRODUCER (SONGWRITER IMPRINT & NUMBER /PROMOTION LABEL o á 53 N < 7i Ú PRODUCER (SONGWRITER) IMPRINT & NUMBER/PROMOTION LABEL áCL

No. 1 olow-- SHOOT STRAIGHT FROM YOUR HEART VINCE GILL -- 32 31 32 13 31 No. 1 WHO I AM z weeks at JESSICA ANDREWS T.BROWN (V.GILU (V) MCA NASHVILLE 172195 1 2 22 B.GALLIMORE (B. JAMES.T.VERGES) (V) DREAMWORKS 450918 t CI SAY NO MORE CLAY WALKER 33 36 39 33 B.GALLIMORE,C.WALKER GIANT ALBUM CUT ONE MORE DAY DIAMOND RIO (T.SHAPIRO,G.TEREN) 2 2 1 23 M.D.CLUTE,DIAMOND RIO (S.D.JONES,B.TOMBERLIN) (V) ARISTA NASHVILLE 69036 t WHILE YOU LOVED ME RASCAL FLATTS 34 37 48 34 LYRIC STREET ALBUM CUT IT'S A GREAT DAY TO BE ALIVE TRAVIS TRITT M.BRIGHT,M.WILLIAMS (M.DODSON,K.WILLIAMS,D.WELLS) ® 4 4 17 3 B.J.WALKER,JR.,T.TRITT (D.SCOTT) (V) COLUMBIA 79563 t A GOOD WAY TO GET ON MY BAD SIDE TRACY BYRD WITH MARK CHESNUTT 35 41 46 35 IF MY HEART HAD WINGS FAITH HILL B.J.WALKER,JR. (G.TEREN,R.RUTHERFORD) RCA ALBUM CUT ® 3 5 14 3 B.GALLIMORE,F.HILL (A.ROBOFF,J.F.KNOBLOCH) (V) WARNER BROS. 16773/WRN t WHAT I DID RIGHT SONS OF THE DESERT 36 39 42 10 36 AIN'T NOTHING 'BOUT YOU BROOKS & DUNN J.SLATE,M.WRIGHT,SONS OF THE DESERT (D.WOMACK,S.LEMAIRE) (V) MCA NASHVILLE 172196 6 7 9 10 K.BROOKS,R.DUNN,M.WRIGHT (T.SHAPIRO,R.RUTHERFORD) ARISTA NASHVILLE ALBUM CUT t A ROSE IS A ROSE MEREDITH EDWARDS 31 38 40 11 37 DON'T HAPPEN TWICE KENNY CHESNEY K.STEGALL (D.BRYANT,D.BERG,S.RUSS) (D) (V) MERCURY 172193 f 7 8 13 6 © B.CANNON,N.WILSON,K.CHESNEY (C.LANCE,T.MCHUGH) (V) BNA 69035 f I WOULD'VE LOVED YOU ANYWAY TRISHA YEARWOOD 38 48 38 YOU SHOULDN'T KISS ME LIKE THIS TOBY KEITH M.WRIGHT,T.YEARWOOD (M.DANNA,T.VERGES) (V) MCA NASHVILLE 172201 t 7 5 3 25 J.STROUD,T.KEITH (T.KEITH) DREAMWORKS ALBUM CUT t HE DRINKS TEQUILA LORRIE MORGAN & SAMMY KERSHAW 39 40 43 39 IF I FALL YOU'RE GOING DOWN WITH ME DIXIE CHICKS N.WILSON,B.TANKERSLEY (S.CAMP,M.M000RD) RCA ALBUM CUT ® 10 10 8 8 B.CHANCEY,P.WORLEY (M.BERG,A.ROBOFF) MONUMENT ALBUM CUT SHE IS HAL KETCHUM 40 43 44 40 SHE MISSES HIM TIM RUSHLOW R.CROWELL (H.KETCHUM) CURB ALBUM CUT Q 8 9 24 D.MALLOY (T.JOHNSON) ATLANTIC ALBUM CUT t ANGELS IN WAITING TAMMY COCHRAN 46 56 41 GROWN MEN DON'T CRY TIM MCGRAW . 10 11 13 4 10 B.CF.A`. I B.GALLIMORE,J.STROUD,T.MCGRAW (S.SESKIN,T.DOUGLAS) CURB ALBUM CUT MRS. STEVEN RUDY MARK MCGUINN '111111 HOT SHOT DEBUT 11 13 19 12 11 I'M ALREADY THERE LONESTAR M.MCGUINN,S.DECKER (M.MCGUINN,S.DECKER) (DI VFR 734758 t 42 NEW 42 D. HUF = ( R.MCDONALD,G.BAKER.F. MYERS) RNA ALBUM CUT BUT FOR THE GRACE OF GOD KEITH URBAN 12 9 6 27 M.ROLLINGS,K.URBAN (C.CAFFREY,J.WEIDLIN,K.URBAN) (VI CAPITOL 58877 t UNFORGIVEN TRACY LAWRENCE 43 42 50 42 POUR ME TRICK PONY F.ANDERSON,T.LAWRENCE,B.CARR (L.BOONE,P.NELSON,B.PINSON) ATLANTIC ALBUM CUT 13 12 12 24 12 C.HOWARD (TRICK PONY,R.BEIGHLEY,S.WEDLOCK) (C) (D) (V) WARNER BROS. 16816AVRN t SECOND WIND DARRYL WORLEY 56 44 IF YOU CAN DO ANYTHING ELSE GEORGE STRAIT F.ROGERS,J.STROUD (D.WORLEY,S.LESLIE) DREAMWORKS ALBUM CUT t 14 16 22 7 14 T.BROWN,G.STRAIT (B.LIVSEY,D.SCHLITZ) (V) MCA NASHVILLE 172200 I WANT YOU BAD CHARLIE ROBISON 45 49 58 45 RIGHT WHERE I NEED TO BE GARY ALLAN C.ROBISON,B.CHANCEY (T.D.ADAMS,P.CRANDON) (C) (D) (V) LUCKY DOG 79542/COLUMBIA 15 15 16 29 15 t T.BROWN,M.WRIGHT (C.BEATHARD,K.MARVED (V) MCA NASHVILLE 172180 t WHAT I REALLY MEANT TO SAY CYNDI THOMSON 46 50 53 46 ROSE BOUQUET PHIL VASSAR CAPITOL ALBUM CUT 16 17 21 13 16 P.WORLEY,T.L.JAMES (C.THOMSON,C.WATERS,T.L.JAMES) B.GALLIMORE,P.VASSAR (P.VASSAR,R.BYRNE) (V) ARISTA NASHVILLE 60937 t YOU MARSHALL DYLLON IT'S MY TIME MARTINA MCBRIDE 41 47 51 47 17 14 11 16 11 J.GUESS,J.CHEMAY (J.OLANDER,W.ROBINSON,A.SAIN) DREAMCATCHER ALBUM CUT M.MCBRIDE,P.WORLEY (B.CRAIN,T.HYLER,K.TRIBBLE, RCA ALBUM CUT I AM A MAN OF CONSTANT SORROW THE SOGGY BOTTOM BOYS 48 52 52 I COULD NOT ASK FOR MORE SARA EVANS 48 18 18 26 9 18 T -BONE BURNETT (TRADITIONAL) MERCURY SOUNDTRACK CUTE SEVANO P tynR!'V. (C A:,4RP. U RCA ALBUM CUT t FOREVER LOVING YOU JOHN RICH 49 53 49 AIRPOWER J.RICH,S.VAUGHN (J.RICH,K.ALPHIN,V.MCGEEHE) BNA ALBUM CUT WHEN SOMEBODY LOVES YOU ALAN JACKSON DOWNTIME JO DEE MESSINA 19 23 27 6 - 19 50 NEW 50 NASHVILLE K.STEGALL (A.JACKSO'. ARISTA ALBUM CUT t B.GALLIMORE,T.MCGRAW (P.COLEMAN.C.D.JOHNSON) CURB ALBUM CUT

THE LAST THING ON MY MIND PATTY LOVELESS I WANT US BACK CRAIG MORGAN 20 21 25 14 20 51 59 51 E.GORDY,JR. (C.WISEMAN,A.ANDERSON) EPIC ALBUM CUT t B. CANNON,N.WILSON (D.DILLON ,M.CANNON- GOODMAN,B.CANNON) ATLANTIC ALBUM CUT SHE COULDN'T CHANGE ME MONTGOMERY GENTRY YOU STILL TAKE ME THERE COLLIN RAYE 24 28 10 52 51 47 47 21 21 D.HUFF,C.RAYE (B.JAMES,D.GRAY,T.MCHUGH) EPIC ALBUM CUT J.SCAIFE (C.KNIGHT,G.NICHOLSON) (C) (D) (V) COLUMBIA 79540 t PEOPLE FELL IN LOVE BRAD PAISLEY LIVE CLOSE BY, VISIT OFTEN K.T. OSLIN 22 29 36 4 TWO 22 53 54 59 53 F.ROGERS (B.PAISLEY,K.LOVELACE,T.OWENS) ARISTA NASHVILLE ALBUM CUT R.MALO,K.T.OSLIN (K.T.OSLIN,KOSTAS,R.MALO) (D) 8NA 69026 PEOPLE LIKE US AARON TIPPIN BEATIN' IT IN NEAL MCCOY 23 25 30 14 54 45 41 41 A.TIPPIN,B.WATSON,M.BRADLEY (D.L.MURPHY,K.TRIBBLE) (V) LYRIC STREET 011282 t E.SEAY,J.HOBBS (B.BEAVERS,K.GARRETT) ICI (D) (V) GIANT 16871 SOMETIMES CLAY DAVIDSON WHERE THE BLACKTOP ENDS KEITH URBAN 24 28 31 12 24 55 NEW 55 S.HENDRICKS,J.COLE (C.DAVIDSON,K.BEARD,C.BEATHARD) (V) VIRGIN 58981 /CAPITOL t M.ROLLINGS,K.URBAN (S.WARINER,A.SHAMBLIN) CAPITOL ALBUM CUT THE HUNGER STEVE HOLY THE MOST BEAUTIFUL GIRL SOUTH 65 25 26 29 21 25 56 57 54 10 54 W.C.RIMES (B.MONTANA,D.FLINT) CURB ALBUM CUT t B.HUFF ( R.M.BOURKE,B.SHERRILL,N.WILSON) (D) ATLANTIC 85051

PLEASE PAM TILLIS I WANNA BE THAT GIRL THE WILKINSONS 26 22 23 17 22 51 NEW 57 B.J.WALKER,JR. (M.DULANEY,J.STEELE,J.HOBBS) ARISTA NASHVILLE ALBUM CUT M. MCANALLY (W.ALDRIDGE,B.CRISLER) GIANT ALBUM CUT

8 BUT I DO LOVE YOU LEANN RIMES WHY THEY CALL IT FALLING LEE ANN WOMACK 21 30 34 27 58 58 58 THORN (D.WARREN) (C) (D) CURB 73116 M.WRIGHT (R.DEAN,D.SCHLITZ) MCA NASHVILLE ALBUM CUT NO FEAR TERRI CLARK JOLENE SHERRIE AUSTIN 28 32 33 10 28 59 NEW 59 S.SMITH,K.STEGALL,T.CLARK (T.CLARK,M.C.CARPENTER) (V) MERCURY 172197 f W.RAMBEAUX (D.PARTON) WE ALBUM CUT t THERE YOU GO AGAIN KENNY ROGERS TEXAS ON MY MIND PAT GREEN & CORY MORROW 29 33 35 12 29 60 DREAMCATCHER ALBUM CUT 60 60 K.ROGERS (T.L.JAMES,J.KIMBALL,T.MCBRIDE) L.MAINES (D.WALKER) WRITEON ALBUM CUT/GREENHORSE LAREDO CHRIS CAGLE 30 34 37 9 30 Q Records showing an increase in detections over the previous week, regardless of chart movement. Airpower awarded to songs appearing in VIRGIN ALBUM CUT/CAPITOL R.WRIGHT,C.CAGLE (C.CAGLE) t he top 20 on both the BDS Airplay and Audience charts for the first time with increases in both detections and audience. Titles below the top 20 are removed from the chart after 20 weeks. f Videoclip availability. Catalog number is for CD single, or vinyl single if CD single is unavail- WHEN I THINK ABOUT ANGELS JAMIE O'NEAL 31 35 45 3 31 able. (C) Cassette single availability. (D) CD single availability. (DV) DVD single availability. (M) Cassette maxi -single availability. (T) Vinyl maxi - K STEGALL (1.0'NEAL,R.DEAN,S.TILLIS) MERCURY ALBUM CUT single availability. (V) Vinyl single availability. (X) CD maxi -single availability. co2001, Billboard/BPI Communications.

COMPILED FROM A NATIONAL SAMPLE OF RETAIL STORE, MASS MERCHANT, AND INTERNET SALES SoundScan Billboard Top Country Singles Sales.. APRIL ,.,Po. REPORTS COLLECTED, COMPILED, AND PROVIDED BY z Y o,- Y U) W Nw 30 Ytri ¢ CO 111 IMPRINT & LABEL ARTIST 3 S3 N Q 36 TITLE IMPRINT & NUMBER /DISTRIBI_!' '.'I LABEL ARTIST 3 TITLE NUMBER/DISTRIBUTING 199 HOW DO I LIVER' CURB 73022 LEANN RIMES No. 1 15 15 15 25 I'M IN EPIC 79496 /SONY THE KINLEYS 1 1 1 33 BUT I DO LOVE YOU /CAN'T FIGHT THE MOONLIGHT CURE 73116 8 weeks at No. 1 LEANN RIMES 16 17 14 61 BREATHE WARNER BROS. 16884/WRN FAITH HILL 3 7 7 MRS. STEVEN RUDY . MARK MCGUINN 17 20 19 25 NOBODY'S GOT IT ALL EPIC 79481/SONY JOHN ANDERSON 3 2 2 17 POUR ME WARNER BROS. 16816/WRN TRICK PONY 18 19 16 29 MY LOVE GOES ON AND ON VIRGIN 58867 /CAPITOL CHRIS CAGLE 4 4 3 28 THE WAY YOU LOVE ME WARNER BROS. I6818/WRN FAITH HILL 19 23 20 25 ALL NIGHT LONG/MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM THE FAMILY COLUMBA 795151SONY MONTGOMERY GENTRY FEATURING CHARLIE DANIELS 5 5 5 25 OKLAHOMA/WARM & FUZZY EPIC 79503/SONY BILLY GILMAN 20 18 17 30 MY CELLMATE THINKS I'M SEXY MONUMENT 79495 /SONY CLEDUS T. JUDD 6 6 4 12 I HOPE YOU DANCE MCA NASHVILLE 172185 LEE ANN WOMACK WITH SONS OF THE DESERT 21 21 22 26 SO WHAT EPIC 79502/SONY TAMMY COCHRAN 7 6 SHE COULDN'T CHANGE ME COLUMBIA 79540 /SONY MONTGOMERY GENTRY 22 22 21 39 YOU WON'T BE LONELY NOW MONUMENT 79440 /SONY BILLY RAY CYRUS 9 12 4 LOVE IS ENOUGH RCA69034 /RLG 3 OF HEARTS 23 25 24 14 WHAT DO YOU WANT FROM ME NOW COLUMBIA 79405/SONY BILLY YATES 9 8 8 8 THE MOST BEAUTIFUL GIRL ATLANTIC 85051/AG SOUTH 65 24 24 23 49 WHEN YOU NEED MY LOVE DREAMWORKS 459043/INTERSCOPE DARRYL WORLEY 10 10 10 23 HOW DO YOU LIKE ME NOW ?! DREAMWORKS 450932/INTERSCOPE TOBY KEITH 25 RE-ENTRY LIVE CLOSE BY, VISIT OFTEN BNA 69026/RLG K.T. OSLIN 11 12 13 3 I WANT YOU BAD LUCKY DOG/COLUMBIA 79542/SONY CHARLIE ROBISON of 12 11 9 22 GEORGIA ARISTA NASHVILLE 69010 /RLG CAROLYN DAWN JOHNSON cD Records with the greatest sales gains this week. Recording Industry Assn. of America certification for net shipment 500,000 units (Gold). A RIAA certification for net shipment of 1 million units (Platinum), with multimillion titles indicated by a numeral following the sym- CURB THE CLARK FAMILY EXPERIENCE 13 13 11 22 MEANWHILE BACK AT THE RANCH 73118 bol. B) 2001, Billboard /BPI Communications and SoundScan, Inc.

40 www.billboard.com BILLBOARD APRIL 14. 2001 www.americanradiohistory.com Country ARTISTS & MUSIC

RICHARD MARX'S `STRAIGHT FROM MY HEART' PLEASANTLY SURPRISES (Continued from page 39) COUNTRY Marx isn't just jumping blindly into City tunesmiths Jim Photoglo, Bob Debbie Gibson Palmer, owner of the country market. In fact, he's been DiPiero, and Gary Burr. By now, L.A. -based independent promotion a strong presence in Nashville, work- Marx was becoming part of the firm St. Regis International, has been ing behind the scenes producing and/ Nashville songwriting community. hired to promote the single to coun- or writing for such acts as Shedaisy, It was a comfortable fit for a guy try radio. "The overall attitude about CÖBÄËB Meredith Edwards, Chely Wright, who had grown up idolizing such it has been quite good," she says, not- Jamie O'Neal, and Rogers for the past country stalwarts as Tom T. Hall, ing that the record tested well for by Wade Jessen few years. Before fraternizing with Merle Haggard, and Larry Gatlin. "I KTOM Monterey, Calif., and is get- the country music community, Marx would study the craft of Larry ting spins at KZSN Wichita, Kan., was a frequent visitor in Music City, Gatlin's songwriting, and I wanted and WBEE Rochester, N.Y. OUR YELLOW ROSE: Lee Ann Womack's dance card is full these days. spending time with his in -laws, as his to know why his lyrics were never Programmers are often reluctant She's a featured headliner on the George Strait Country Music Festival wife, actress/dancer Cynthia Rhodes clichéd," recalls Marx, who at the to play a pop artist not only because this spring, the most-nominated artist at the upcoming Academy of Coun- is a native Nashvillian. peak of his pop success had the they want to reserve slots on their try Music (ACM) Awards, and the winner of a matched set of Greatest Though he was spending a lot of Gatlin Brothers sing playlists for artists com- Gainer trophies on Top Country Albums and The Billboard 200 with I Hope family time here, Marx admits he backup on the hit "Chil- mitted to the country for- You Dance (MCA Nashville). initially didn't feel welcomed by the dren of the Night." "I mat but also because Following performances of the title track on The Oprah Show and Late music community. "It really wasn't really respected Larry. there may be nothing else Night With Conan O'Brien, I Hope You Dance takes the biggest increase the musicians in Nashville, but the There were a handful of on the album to come on both charts, up more than 12,000 scans. On the country chart, Womack's industry people really made a point country songwriters that back with if that first sin- title jumps 5-3, a position it hasn't seen since the seventh week of its release to make me feel unwelcome," he really helped me think I gle does hit. Those argu- in the July 22, 2000, issue, when it sold more than 35,000 copies. It hasn't says. "It was always sort of this eye- wanted to become a ments surfaced last year been outside that chart's top 10 since it bowed atop the list in the June 10, brow raised [like], `What is this pop songwriter." when Warner Bros.' 2000, Billboard. This issue it moves approximately 40,000 pieces. On the boy doing here? What do you want?' Marx did become a Nashville staff was taking big chart, Dance shoots 64-39, thus achieving its highest chart position on It was not only being the new kid in writer and got one of his the Don Henley single that chart in the past nine months (see Between the Bullets, page 84). school, but the new kid in school first breaks when he "For My Wedding" to Prior to her visit with Oprah, Womack helped kick off George Strait's from another state." wrote Rogers' hit MARX country radio. stadium tour to sellout crowds March 24-25 in Tampa and West Palm Beach, Marx says whenever he thought "Crazy." Soon after, he "If you listen to Hen- Fla. Womack's set is likely to be a favorite with post- ACM -show buyers - of trying to work in Nashville, "it launched his own pop career and ley's album, if he had a huge hit with she's performing on the show, and Entertainment Tonight will air "A Day never felt right." Still, he began became one of the most successful `For My Wedding,' there was noth- in the Life of Lee Ann Womack" as their preview to the May 9 telecast. writing songs with Gary Harrison, hitmakers of the late '80s and early ing to come to the format with As "I Hope You Dance" continues its climb up our Top 40 Tracks and an old high -school friend of Rhodes' '9Os. He's also racked up numerous next," Marx says. "We've got five. Adult Top 40 lists, it returns to No. 1 on the Adult Contemporary chart for whose credits include Deana Car- credits as a writer /producer, `Power of You and Me' could go to a second week, after being pushed to No. 2 last issue by `N Sync's "This I ter's "Strawberry Wine." Their first including Natalie Cole's "Angel on the country format, and certainly Promise You." Meanwhile, the third single from I Hope You Dance bullets collaboration was cut by former My Shoulder," Sarah Brightman's the duet with Chely could go to the at No. 58 on Hot Country Singles & Tracks, with early spins detected at 26 Mercury artist Shane Minor and "Last Words You Said," the Barbra format. This isn't just a one -off. I'm stations. "Why They Call It Falling' is already in heavy rotation (more than produced by Dann Huff. Streisand/Vince Gill duet "If You committed to [Nashville] and com- 35 plays per week) at KMLE Phoenix. About that time, Marx got a call Ever Leave Me," 98 °'s "The Only mitted to preserving the integrity from Lyric Street Records presi- Thing That Matters," and, most of country music." MOMENTUM: Setting a new career -high debut on Hot Country Singles dent Randy Goodman, who wanted recently, the 'N Sync hit "This I Marx is also ready to support coun- & Tracks, Lonestar grabs Hot Shot Debut honors at No. 42 with "I'm him to write some songs for Promise You." try radio. He says country program- Already There" (BNA), the lead single from a similarly titled new album Shedaisy. Impressed with the sis- Last year, he released Days in mers have asked him, " `Would you due June 26. Previously, Lonestar's highest radio chart opener was ter trio, Marx began contributing Avalon on Signal 21, a Navarre -dis- come do a charity thing at our station "Amazed," which started at No. 54 in the April 1O, 1999, issue. songs and co- writing with She - tributed label he launched in 2000 at the risk of pissing off the pop sta- Of the 10 top gainers on the radio chart, the RCA Label Group claims daisy's Kristyn Osborn. Afterward, with friend and former Blood, Sweat tion across the street ?' and my five of those titles this issue, including the Lonestar release, which improves more offers poured in. He was con- & Tears drummer Bobby Colomby. answer was yes." 417 detections. The others from Nipper's corner: Brad Paisley's "Two Peo- tacted by MCA Nashville and sub- Marx says he wrote "Straight From Marx is organizing a celebrity soft- ple Fell in Love" (Arista/Nashville), which is the chart's biggest gainer, up sequently co -wrote and recorded a My Heart" for the country market ball game to benefit cystic fibrosis 538 plays; Brooks & Dunn's "There Ain't Nothing 'Bout You" (Arista/ duet, "The Edge of Forever," with and was thrilled to have Alison research, slated for fall. The teams, Nashville), up 373 spins; Kenny Chesney's "Don't Happen Twice" (BNA), Wright, an MCA artist. Wright Krauss sing background vocals. consisting of artists, will be "pop. vs. up 294 detections; and Sara Evans' "I Could Not Ask for More" (RCA), invited him to perform at Joe "It's not a pop record that could go country." An all -star jam session will up 279 plays. Diffie's annual benefit concert for country. It's a country record. The follow the game. children's organization First Steps. hurdle is it's me singing it, and we Bear encourages other stations THE VELVET APPLESEED: Sherrié Austin enters Hot Country Sin- "The Nashville audience was so are trying to get over that hurdle," to give the song a chance. "It's got gles & Tracks at No. 59 with a fervent remake of Dolly Parton's 1974 clas- receptive," he recalls. "It was like Marx says of the bias against pop relatable lyrics. It's about eternal sic "Jolene" (WE/Madacy). Austin's updated version spins at 20 monitored hitting a home run." singers trying to garner country love," Bear says. "When he sings stations, including WSM Nashville; KIKK Houston; KSKS Fresno, Calif.; Wright introduced him to the radio play. "When you have some- the song, pardon the pun, it goes and WSTH Columbus, Ga. On Top Country Albums, Austin's Followin' a Bluebird Cafe, a legendary Nashville thing as a country piece, then it straight to your heart. You feel the Feelin' closes with more than 2,000 scans at No. 46. songwriters venue, and he performed should at least have the fair shake emotion in the song. That's what a writers' night with acclaimed Music that country artists get at pop radio." makes country music so powerful."

COUNTRY SINGLES A -Z BMI /Loaded Cannon, BMI/Major Bob, ASCAP) HL Broadway, BMI /Sony /ATV Tree, BMI /Big Yellow Dog, 36 WHAT I DID RIGHT (EMI Full Keel, ASCAP/Left Foot, PUBLISHERS /PERFORMANCE RIGHTS /SHEET MUSIC 45 I WANT YOU BAD (Music Sales, ASCAP) BMI) HL ASCAP/Womaculate Conceptions, ASCAP/EMI Longi- 38 I WOULD'VE LOVED YOU ANYWAY (Dannasongs, 16 ROSE BOUQUET (EMI April, ASCAP /Phil Vassar, tude, BMI/Barney Building, BMI/Still Standing, BM)) BMI /Ensign, BMI/Songs Of Universal, BMI) ASCAP/EMI Blackwood, BMI /Artbyrne, BMI) HL WBM TITLE (Publisher - Licensing Org.) Sheet Music Dist. 59 JOLENE (Velvet Apple, BMI) 31 A ROSE IS A ROSE (Warner -Tamerlane, BMI/Mis- 46 WHAT I REALLY MEANT TO SAY (Sony/ATV Cross 5 AIN'T NOTHING 'BOUT YOU (Sony/ATV Tree, ASCAP /Shawn Camp, BMI) WBM 30 LAREDO (Mark Hybner, ASCAP) soula, BMI/WB, ASCAP) WBM Keys, ASCAP/Sony /AN Tree, BMI/Chris Waters, 20 THE LAST BMI/Wenonga, BMI /Universal, ASCAP /Memphisto, 25 THE HUNGER (Curb Magnasong, BMI/Red Quill, THING ON MY MIND (Almo, ASCAP/Daddy 33 SAY NO MORE (Sony /ATV Tree, BMI/Wenonga, BMI/Still Working For The Man, BMI/Tommy Lee ASCAP) HL/WBM BMI/Moraine, BMI) WBM Rabbit, ASCAP/Mighty Nice, BMI /AI Andersongs, BMI/Zomba, BMI/Teren It Up, BMI) HL/WBM James, BMI) HL BMI/Bluewater, BMI) HL 41 ANGELS IN WAITING (WB, ASCAP /Cal IV, 48 I AM A MAN OF CONSTANT SORROW (Public 44 SECOND WIND (EMI Blackwood, BMI/Hatley Creek, 31 WHEN I THINK ABOUT ANGELS (EMI April, ASCAP /0'Shaughmessy Avenue, ASCAP/Peer Music Domain) 53 LIVE CLOSE BK VISIT OFTEN (Mazdu, BMI /Betty's BMI) HL ASCAP /Pang Toon, BMI/WB, ASCAP/Warner- Tamer- Boys, BMI) 21 III, BMI/Wide Ocean, BMI) HL 18 I COULD NOT ASK FOR MORE ( Realsongs, ASCAP) SHE COULDN'T CHANGE ME (WB, ASCAP/Gary lane, BMI) HL/WBM 54 BEATIN' IT IN (Sony /ATV Tree, BMI /Sony /ATV Cross WBM 56 THE MOST BEAUTIFUL GIRL (EMI Al Gallico, Nicholson, ASCAP) WBM 19 WHEN SOMEBODY LOVES YOU (WB, ASCAP/Yee BMI /EMI Algee, BMI) WBM 40 IS Keys, ASCAP/Grinnin' Garrett, ASCAP) HL 8 IF I FALL YOU'RE GOING DOWN WITH ME (Hillbillith, SHE (Mike Curb, BMI/Hal Ketchum, BMI) WBM Haw, ASCAP) WBM 11 MRS. STEVEN 12 BUT FOR THE GRACE OF GOD (BMG, BMI/Songs Of Sally Sue's Medicine Show, BMI /Songs RUDY (WB, ASCAP/Neon Mule, 9 SHE MISSES HIM (EMI Blackwood, BMI/Tim John- 55 WHERE THE BLACKTOP ENDS (Steve Wariner, ASCAP/Cal IV, ASCAP) BMI/Weedwackers, BMI/Coburn, BMI/Ten Ten, BMI) Of Universal, BMI /Almo, ASCAP /Anwa, ASCAP) WBM son, BMI) HL BMIBuilt On Rock, ASCAP) HL/WBM HLJWBM 28 NO FEAR (Universal -PolyGram International, 32 SHOOT STRAIGHT FROM YOUR HEART (Vinny Mae, 34 WHILE YOU LOVED ME (Sony/ATV Cross Keys, ASCAP/Terri -000, ASCAP/Why Walk, ASCAP) WBM 21 BUT I DO LOVE YOU (Realsongs, ASCAP) WBM 4 IF MY HEART HAD WINGS (Almo, ASCAP/Anwa, BMI) WBM ASCAP/Kim Williams, ASCAP/K. Williams Songs, 6 DON'T HAPPEN TWICE (EMI April, ASCAP /Gotta ASCAP /J. Fred Knobloch, ASCAP) HLJWBM 2 ONE MORE DAY (EMI April, ASCAP/Sound Island, 24 SOMETIMES (Steel Wheels, BMI/CLMAT, BMI /Acuff- ASCAP/Irving, BMI) HL ASCAP Curb, HL/WBM Groove, ASCAP/Copyright.net, BMI/McMore, BMI) HL 14 IF YOU CAN DO ANYTHING ELSE (EMI Blackwood, /Mike BMI) Rose, BMI/Milene, ASCAP /Loggy Bayou, ASCAP) 1 WHO I AM (Sony /ATV Tree, BMI/Songs Of Teracel, 23 PEOPLE US ASCAP 50 DOWNTIME (Gravitron, SESAC/Bluewater, SESAC/EMI BMI/New Don, ASCAP /New Hayes, ASCAP) HL LIKE (Encore, /Scott And Soda, HLJWBM BMI /Songs Of Universal, BMI) HL/WBM ASCAP/Old Desperados, Full Keel, ASCAP /Blakemore Avenue, ASCAP) HL 42 I'M ALREADY THERE (Sony /ATV Tree, BMI/Zomba, ASCAP /N2D, ASCAP /MRBI, 60 TEXAS ON MY MIND (Djangold, BMI) 58 WHY THEY CALL IT FALLING (WB, ASCAP/Maverick, ASCAP 49 FOREVER LOVING YOU (Sony /AN Cross Keys, ASCAP/Swear By It, ASCAP /Josh -Nick, ASCAP) /Brian's Dream, ASCAP/CMI, ASCAP/Willdawn, 29 THERE YOU GO AGAIN (Still Working For The Man, ASCAP/New Hayes, ASCAP/New Don, ASCAP) WBM ASCAP) ASCAP/That's Rich, ASCAP/Warner- Tamerlane, 3 IT'S A GREAT DAY TO BE ALIVE (EMI April, WBM BMI/Tommy Lee James, BMI/EMI Blackwood, 47 YOU (Warner -Tamerlane, BMI/Taxicastnr, BMI/EMI 26 PLEASE BMI/Biglove, BMI) HL/WBM ASCAP/House Of Bram, ASCAP) HL (Airstream Dreams, ASCAP/Coyote House, BMI /Garden Angel, BMI/Universal -Songs Of PolyGram Blackwood, BMI/Danger Will, BMI /Cal IV, ASCAP) ASCAP/Famous, 35 A GOOD WAY TO GET ON MY BAD SIDE (Universal, 11 IT'S MY TIME (Sony/AN Tree, BMI/Sony/AN Cross ASCAP/Songs Of Windswept Pacific, International, BMI/Sony/AN Tree, BMI) HL/WBM HL/WBM BMI ASCAP /Memphisto, ASCAP/Zomba, BMI/Teren It Up, Keys, ASCAP/Willdawn, ASCAP/Brian's Dream, /My Life's Work, BMI/Yellow Desert, BMI /Little 22 TWO PEOPLE FELL IN LOVE (EMI April, ASCAP/Sea 1 YOU SHOULDN'T KISS ME LIKE THIS (Tokeco Tunes, BMI( WBM ASCAP /CMI, ASCAP) HL/WBM Blue Box, ASCAP) HL/WBM Gayle, ASCAP /Love Ranch, ASCAP/EMI Blackwood, BMI) 13 POUR ME (Warner -Tamerlane, 10 GROWN MEN DON'T CRY (Larga Vista, ASCAP/Scar- 57 I WANNA BE THAT GIRL (EMI April, ASCAP/Waltz BMI/WB, ASCAP/Rope BMI/Songs Of Sea Gayle, BMI) HL 52 YOU STILL TAKE ME THERE (Sony /AN Tree, let Rain, ASCAP /Sony /ATV Tree, BM!) HL Time, ASCAP) HL & String, ASCAP) WBM 43 UNFORGIVEN (Sony/AN Cross Keys, BMI/Songs Of Teracel, BMI /McMore, BMI/Volunteer 15 RIGHT WHERE I NEED TO BE (Acuff -Rose, BMI ASCAP/Sony 39 HE DRINKS TEQUILA (Songs Of Universal, BMI/WB, 51 I WANT US BACK (Acuff -Rose, BMIBony /AN Tree. /601 /AN Tree, BMI /Asifits, BMI) HL Jam, ASCAP/Copyright.net, BMI) HL

BILLBOARD APRIL14,2001 www.billboard.com 41 www.americanradiohistory.com COMPILED FROM A NATIONAL SAMPLE OF RETAIL STORE, MASS MERCHANT, AND INTER- d NET SALES REPORTS COLLECTED, COMPILED, i r AND PROVIDED BY SoundScan® APRIL 14, 2001 1 LBU TM I- I- ó xá O Y Y O 00 1 U co w w O Ñ w w ZO w a w Q O co zo Nó 1- TITLE E ARTIST TITLE E Fi 3 ARTIST E Q- I- w IMPRINT & NUMBER/DISTRIBUTING LABEL (SUGGESTED LIST PRICE OR EQUIVALENT FOR CASSETTE/CD) a N 3 IMPRINT & NUMBER/DISTRIBUTING LABEL (SUGGESTED LIST PRICE OR EQUIVALENT FOR CASETTE/CD)

35 31 51 VARIOUS ARTISTS TIME LIFE 18435 (13.98 CD) CLASSIC COUNTRY LATE '60S 31 No. 1 a..- 37 33 CAPITOL 18 1 1 1 17 SOUNDTRACK MERCURY 170069 (11.9808.98) 8 weeks at No, I O BROTHER, WHERE ART THOU? 1 38 38 39 RODNEY CARRINGTON 24827 (10.98/17.98)® MORNING WOOD

: 1 CLEDUS 2 2 2 35 SOUNDTRACK :o 78 - COYOTE UGLY 1 39 37 35 20 JUST ANOTHER DAY IN PARODIES MONUMENT 1.8.51T/TN Y (11.98 EO/17.981® 25

GREATEST GAINER 40 41 42 58 PHIL VASSAR ARISTA NASHVILLE 18891/RLG (10.98/16.98)1511 PHIL VASSAR 23

Q3 5 6 45 LEE ANN WOMACK MCA NASHVILLE 170099 (11.98117.98) I HOPE YOU DANCE 1 - - 41 32 29 4 PAM TILL'S ARISTA NASHVILLE 67000 (11.98/17.98) THUNDER & ROSES 24 4 4 5 73 FAITH HILL WARNER BROS. 47373:wRN 12.98:18.98/ BREATHE 1 42 40 41 27 JOHN MICHAEL MONTGOMERY ATLANTIC 83378/AG (11.98/17.98) BRAND NEW ME 2

5 3 3 5 JESSICA ANDREWS DREAMWORKS 450248/INTERSCOPE (10.98/16.98) WHO I AM 2 43 36 36 29 EMMYLOU HARRIS NONESUCH 79616/AG (11.98/17.98) RED DIRT GIRL 5

6 6 4 19 TIM MCGRAW CURB 77978 (12.98/18.98) GREATEST HITS 1 2 44 42 45 75 ALAN JACKSON A ARISTA NASHVILLE 18892/RLG (10.98/17.981 UNDER THE INFLUENCE 2

7 7 7 83 DIXIE CHICKS AS MONUMENT 69678/SONY (12.98 E0118.98) FLY 1 45 47 48 100 TIM MCGRAW A' CURB 77942 (11.98/17.98) A PLACE IN THE SUN 1

8 8 8 9 LEANN RIMES CURB 77979 (11.98/17.98) I NEED YOU 1 46 43 - 2 SHERRIE AUSTIN WE 1161 /MADACY (16.98 CD) FOLLOWIN' A FEELIN' 43 9 9 9 27 KENNY CHESNEY BNA 67976/RLG (11.98/17.98) GREATEST HITS 1 47 39 40 24 BILLY RAY CYRUS MONUMENT 62105/SONY (11.98 EO/17.98) SOUTHERN RAIN 13

10 10 10 74 TOBY KEITH DREAMWORKS 450209/INTERSCOPE (10.98/16.98) HOW DO YOU LIKE ME NOW ?! 9 48 46 38 14 LORETTA LYNN AuDiuM 8119 (17.98 CD) STILL COUNTRY 37

11 12 13 26 TRAVIS TRITT COLUMBIA 62165/SONY (11.98 EQ/17.98) DOWN THE ROAD I GO 8 49 54 53 104 MONTGOMERY GENTRY COLUMBIA 69156/SONY 110.98 E0/16.98) 1E TATTOOS & SCARS 10 12 13 15 25 SARA EVANS RCA 67964/RLG (11.98/17.98) BORN TO FLY 8 50 55 63 36 CLAY DAVIDSON VIRGIN 48854/CAPITOL(9.98/12.98)M UNCONDITIONAL 33 13 11 11 8 DIAMOND RIO ARISTA NASHVIU'. - ONE MORE DAY 5 ROY D. MERCER GREATEST FITS: THE BEST OF HOW BIGA BOY ARE YA? 51 51 52 49 VIRGIN 49085 /CAPITOL (10.9816.98) 26 --"0041111 HOT SHOT DEBUT 52 52 51 28 TERRI CLARK MERCURY 170157 (11.98/17.98) FEARLESS 8 14 NEW 1 CLAY WALKER GIANT 24759/WARNER BROS. (11.98/17 `, SAY NO MORE 14 VARIOUS ARTISTS 1 THE BLUE COLLAR COMEDY TOUR: LIVE .5) 15 18 75 GARY ALLAN MCA NASHVILLE 170101 (11.98/17.98 SMOKE RINGS IN THE DARK 9 CI NEW SCREAM 0001 / NAVARRE (13.98/16.98) 53

16 14 12 3 TRICK PONY WARNER BROS. 47927/WRN (11.98/17.98 TRICK PONY 12 54 57 58 99 KENNY ROGERS DREAMCATCHEROO4(11.98/16.98) SHE RIDES WILD HORSES 6

11 16 14 41 BILLY GILMAN EPIC 62086/SONY (11.98 EQ/17.98) ONE VOICE 2 55 53 55 95 CHRIS LEDOUX CAPITOL 99781 (10.98/16.98) 20 GREATEST HITS 17

18 18 16 35 JO DEE MESSINA CURB 77977 (11.98/17.98) BURN 1 56 70 61 24 JOHNNY CASH AMERICAN/COLUMBIA 69691 * /CRG(17.98EOM AMERICAN III: SOLITARY MAN 11

19 17 19 61 KEITH URBAN CAPITOL97591 (10.98/16.98)® KEITH URBAN 17 51 58 56 22 RANDY TRAVIS WARNER BROS. 47893/WRN 111.98/17.98) INSPIRATIONAL JOURNEY 36

20 19 17 99 SHEDAISY LYRIC STREET 165002 /HOLLYWOOD (12.98/18.981E THE WHOLE SHEBANG 6 58 48 47 22 DWIGHT YOAKAM REPRISE 47827PARN 111.98/17.98) TOMORROW'S SOUNDS TODAY 7

21 26 20 3 DELBERT MCCLINTON NEW WEST 6024 (17.98 CD) NOTHING PERSONAL 20 59 50 50 81 MARTINA MCBRIDEA RCA 67824/RLG(10.98/16.98) EMOTION 3

22 22 22 21 ALAN JACKSON ARISTA NASHVILLE 69335/RLG (11.98/17.98) WHEN SOMEBODY LOVES YOU 1 60 65 18 CHRIS CAGLE VIRGIN 28293 /CAPITOL (8.98/12.98) PLAY IT LOUD 59

23 27 33 17 NICKEL CREEK SUGAR HILL 3909 (16.98 CD) NE NICKEL CREEK 23 ROY D. MERCER HOW BIG'A BOY ARE YA? VOLUME SEVEN /HANGIN' IT UP 61 64 60 26 32 VIRGIN 50003 /CAPITOL (10.98/16.981 I 25 24 96 LONESTARA ' BNA 67762/RLG(I0.98/17.98) LONELY GRILL 3 24 PAT GREEN & CORY MORROW 62 56 49 5 SONGS WE WISH WE'D WRITTEN WRITEON 2000 /GREENHORSE (15.98 CD) 26 25 20 21 10 DOLLY PARTON SUGAR HILL 3927 (10.98/16.98) LITTLE SPARROW 12 63 60 64 81 ALISON KRAUSS ROUNDER 610465/MERCURY (11.98/17.98) FORGET ABOUT IT 5 26 23 26 43 RASCAL FLATTS LYRIC STREET 165011 /HOLLYWOOD (11.98/17.98) M RASCAL FLATTS 14 64 NEW i JOHN ANDERSON EPIC 63990/SONY (11.98 EQ/17.98) NOBODY'S GOT IT ALL 64 27 21 25 76 ANNE MURRAY STRAIGHTWAY 20231 (19.98/19.981 WHAT A WONDERFUL WORLD 4 65 66 59 24 DARRYL WORLEY DREAMWORKS 450042/INTERSCOPE110.98/16.9811:0 HARD RAIN DON'T LAST 33 28 24 23 22 JAMIE O'NEAL MERCURY 170132 (11.98/17.98)® SHIVER 14 66 65 62 71 REBA MCENTIRE MCA NASHVILLE 170119 (11.98/17.98) SO GOOD TOGETHER 5 29 28 28 36 AARON TIPPIN LYRIC STREET 165014/HOLLYWOOD (10.98/16.981 PEOPLE LIKE US 5 61 67 69 32 BILL ENGVALL BNA 69311/RLG (10.98/16.98) NOW THAT'S AWESOME 14 30 30 30 96 BRAD PAISLEYA ARISTA NASHVILLE 18871 /RLG(10.98/17.981I WHO NEEDS PICTURES 13 68 74 72 71 JEFF FOXWORTHY WARNER BROS. 47427/WRN (10.98/16.98) GREATEST BITS 17 31 29 27 11 ALABAMA RCA 69337/RLG(11.98/17.98) WHEN IT ALL GOES SOUTH 4 69 49 46 43 RONNIE MILSAP VIRGIN 48871 /CAPITOL (17.98/24.98) 40 #1 HITS 19 32 33 34 28 GEORGE STRAIT MCA NASHVILLE 170143 (11.98/17.98) GEORGE STRAIT 1 DWIGHT YOAKAM 70 61 68 98 LAST CHANCE FOR A THOUSAND YEARS: GREATEST HITS FROM THE 90'S PACESETTER (- REPRISE 47389/WRN 110.98/16.98) 10 VARIOUS ARTISTS 11 59 54 74 LEANN RIMES CURB 77947 (11.98/17.98) LEANN RIMES 1 33 44 44 51 - CLASSIC COUNTRY 1970 1974 P9 TIME LIFE 18433 (139:CGì 12 69 66 21 SAWYER BROWN CURB 77976(11.98/17.98) THE HITS LIVE 35 MEORGEISTR70100 34 34 37 56 LATEST GREATEST STRAITEST HITS 1 11.98/17.981 13 63 57 7 RODNEY CROWELL SUGAR HILL 1065 (16.98 CD) THE HOUSTON KID 32 VARIOUS ARTISTS 35 51 CLASSIC COUNTRY EARLY '70S 72 70 8 KASEY ASYLUM 47823/WRN (17.98 CD) THE CAPTAIN 49 45 43 TIME LIFE 18434 (13.98 CO) 30 14 CHAMBERS

36 31 32 6 TIM RUSHLOW ATLANTIC 83326/AG (10.98/16.98) RI TIM RUSH LOW 28 75 68 74 25 MERLE HAGGARD ANTI 86593 /EPITAPH (11.98/17.98) IF I COULD ONLY FLY 26

Q Albums with the g eatest sales gains this week. Recording Industry Assn. Of America (RIAA) certification for net shipment 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 fo lowing Platinum or Diamond symbol indicates album's multi -platinum level. For boxed sets, and double albums with a rann ng time that exceeds 100 minutes or more, the RIAA multiplies shipments by the number of discs and /or tapes. *Asterisk indicates LP is avail- 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 equivalen 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. C 2001, 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.. APRIL 14, 2001 1111111

CC CC ¢ =C _ U N tn w N w Ñ w w TITLE Y3w aw> ARTIST TITLE ó ARTIST ó`W i FOR J > IMPRINT & NUMBER/DISTRIBUTING LABEL (SUGGESTED LIST PRICE OR EQUIVALENT FOR CASSETTE/CD) IMPRINT & NUMBER /DISTRIBUTING LABEL (SUGGESTED LIST PRICE OR EQUIVALENT CASSETTE/CD)

3 weeks No. 1 ON OVER 178 14 15 BANDA' EPIC 65694/SONY (7.98 EQ/11.98) A DECADE OF HITS 555 1 2 SHANIA TWAIN '' MERCURY 536003 (12.98/18.98) at COME THE CHARLIE DANIELS 2 1 DIXIE CHICKS'° MONUMENT 68195 /SONY (10.98 EO/17.98) I.él WIDE OPEN SPACES 166 15 13 TRAVIS TR ITTA WARNER BROS. 46001/WRN (10.98/16.98) GREATEST HITS - FROM THE BEGINNING 253

3 3 PATSY CLINE MCA SPECIAL PRODUCTS 420265/MCA (3.98/6.98) HEARTACHES 120 16 16 CHARLIE DANIELS A EPIC 64182/SONY (5.98 EQ/9.98) SUPER HITS 315

4 4 DUNN ARISTA NASHVILLE 18852/RLG (10.98/17.98) THE GREATEST HITS COLLECTION 185 BROOKS & A' 17 19 PATSY CLINE A° MCA NASHVILLE 320012 (6.98/11.98) 12 GREATEST HITS 729 5 5 FAITH HILL A' WARNER BROS. 46790/WRN (11.98/17.98) FAITH 154 18 18 JO DEE MESSINAA° CURB 77904 (11.98/17.98) I'M ALRIGHT 157 6 6 JOHN DENVER MADACY 4750 (5.98/9.98) THE BEST OF JOHN DENVER 145 19 17 FAITH HILLA' WARNER BROS. 45872/WRN (7.98/11.98) IT MATTERS TO ME 127 1 8 JOHNNY CASH LEGACY /COLUMBIA 69739/SONY (7.98 EQ/11.981 16 BIGGEST HITS 104 20 21 VARIOUS ARTISTS MADACY 1326 (15.98 CD) THE BEST OF COUNTRY 19 8 10 ALAN JACKSON A° ARISTA NASHVILLE 18801 /RLG (10.98/16.98) THE GREATEST HITS COLLECTION 284 21 23 FAITH HILL Aa WARNER BROS. 45389/WRN (7.98/11.98) TAKE ME AS I AM 146 DOUBLE LIVE 124 I 9 7 GARTH BROOKS1° CAPITOL 97424(19.98/26.98) 22 22 ALISON KRAUSS Aa ROUNDER 610325 */IDJMG 110.98/15.981® NOW THAT I'VE FOUND YOU A COLLECTION 225 10 11 HANK WILLIAMS JR. A° CURB 77638 (5.98/9.98) GREATEST HITS, VOL. 1 356 23 20 WILLIE NELSON LEGACY /COLUMBIA 64184/SONY (5.98 EQ/9.98) SUPER HITS 326 11 9 WILLIE NELSON LEGACY /COLUMBIA 69322/SONY (7.98 EQ/11.98) 16 BIGGEST HITS 134 24 25 SHANIA TWAIN MERCURY 522886 (12.98/18.98) THE WOMAN IN ME 307 12 12 TOBY KEITH A MERCURY 558962 (11.98/17.98) GREATEST HITS VOLUME ONE 122 'a RI SUPER HITS 136 13 14 THE JUDDS CURB 77965 (7.98/11.98) NUMBER ONE HITS 46 25 JOHNNY CASH LEGACY /COLUMBIA 66773/SONY (5.98 E0/9.98)

Industry Assn. Of America (RIAA) certification for net shipment of 500,000 album units (Gold). RIAA cer- Catalog albums are 2- year -old titles that have fallen below No. 100 on The Billboard 200 or reissues of older albums. Total Chart Weeks column reflects combined week title has appeared on Top Country Albums and Top Country Catalog. Recording indicates mu ti- platinum level. For boxed sets, and double albums with a running time that exceeds 100 minutes or more, the RIM multiplies shipments by the num- ification or net sh'pment of 1 million units (Platinum). RIM certification for net shipment of 10 million units (Diamond). Numeral following Platinum or Diamond symbol album's nt prices. which are projected from wholesale prices. indicates past Heatseeker title. C 2001, 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 am suggested lists. Tape prices marked EC, and all other CD prices. are equival ® 42 www.billboard.com BILLBOARD APRIL14.2001 www.americanradiohistory.com APRIL 14, 2001 Artists & Music Billboard TOP CLASSICAL ALBUMS TM

s COMPILED FROM A NATIONAL SAMPLE OF RETAIL STORE, MASS MERCHANT, SoundScan® AND INTERNET SALES REPORTS COLLECTED, COMPILED, AND PROVIDED BY I I II y = ' I I eht44z.ate "I was able to get just a little bit closer to that actual 3 3 ó N Ñ ARTIST TITLE fear and tragedy because of the drama that had F 5 ; IMPRINT & NUMBER (SUGGESTED LIST PRICE OR EQUIVALENT) emerged in the Bach." KEEPING NO. 1 ININI.-- Although the "Music from the Spirit" series in- ANDREA BOCELLI -- 1 1 29 cluded "The Blessed Virgin's Expostulation," Upshaw PHILIPS 464600 (12.98/18.98) 25 weeks at No . did not plan to use Purcell as the pairing for her ANDREA BOCELLI 2 73 SACRED ARIAS SCORE recording of the Bach cantata. "Originally, I had some- Q PHILIPS 462600 (12.98/18.98) YO -YO MA/EDGAR MEYER/MARK O'CONNOR in mind, which was Messiaen 4 54 APPALACHIAN JOURNEY thing totally different Q SONY CLASSICAL 66782 (10.98 E0116.98) songs," she says. "That didn't really work out-I did- by Steve Smith NEW VARIOUS ARTISTS VERDI'S REQUIEM n't think the pieces went together. So I decided to ® PHILIPS 468079 (22.98 CD) stick with the Baroque feeling and go to the Purcell." VARIOUS ARTISTS 5 5 6 MUSIC OF HOPE ANGELIC VOICE: More than a decade ago, None- Though they were recorded three years apart, the TIM JANIS ENSEMBLE 1901 (17.98 CD) MIKHAIL PLETNEV Ó 3 2 LIVE AT CARNEGIE HALL such took a chance on a prim young soprano who had Purcell and the Bach are united by the same key DG 471157 (17.98 CD) just won the prestigious Naumberg competition. The performers -cellist Myron Lutzke and harpsichord- MURRAY PERAHIA 7 6 3 PLAYS BACH -THREE CONCERTOS label, still in the early years of its own rebirth, re- ist /organist Arthur Haas, who perform throughout SONY CLASSICAL 89245 (17.98 EQ CD) 9 4 BRANFORD MARSALIS leased a collection of lyrical 20th- century works by the disc. Upshaw is lavish in her praise for her ac- 8 CREATION Stravinsky, Samuel Barber, Gian Carlo Menotti, companists. "Lately, what it's all about for me is the SONY CLASSICAL 89251 (17.97 EQ CD) CECILIA BARTOLI 7 21 THE VIVALDI ALBUM and John Harbison. The album took its name from collaborative relationships," she says, "finding a Peter 9 DECCA 466569 (10.98/17.98) the Barber work Knoxville: Summer of 1915, a wist- Sellars or a John Harbison [who wrote the liner essay RENEE FLEMING 10 8 27 RENEE FLEMING ful, nostalgic reminiscence of the simpler days of to the new album]. In this case, although I had worked DECCA 467049 (16.98 CD) IIII CHICAGO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA (LEVINE) youth. In performing the piece, this singer effortless- with both Myron and Arthur before, we spent a lot 11 70 FANTASIA 2000 11 WALT DISNEY 860986 (17.98 CD) ly inhabited the role of the narrator. You didn't mere- more time together putting this project on disc, and it KING'S COLLEGE CAMBRIDGE ,D CHOIR OF BEST LOVED HYMNS ly believe but somehow simply knew that she was was a very important step for me." NEW EMI CLASSICS 57026 (16.98 CD) singing from the heart. Upshaw has previously performed and recorded LUCIANO PAVAROTTI NEW LIVE 40TH ANNIVERSARY RECITAL Twelve years later, Dawn Upshaw remains one of the music of Bach with such eminent conductors as DECCA 466350 (17.98 CD) MARIA CALLAS the brightest lights in the small, selective Nonesuch Nikolaus Harnoncourt and the late Robert Shaw 12 23 LEGEND 14 EMI CLASSICS 57057 (16.98 CD) new album, Angels Hide Their Faces, (for Teldec and Telarc, respectively), and she includ- firmament. Her MURRAY PERAHIA 10 26 BACH: GOLDBERG VARIATIONS pairs works by two ed some Purcell on her 1995 disc White Moon. But An- 15 SONY CLASSICAL 89243 (17.98 EQ CD' of the greatest mas- gels Hide Their Faces is Upshaw's first album dedi- ters of the Baroque, cated entirely to the Baroque. She has recorded an RTM Johann Sebastian impressive range of repertoire for Nonesuch, from TOP CLASSICAL CROSSOVER Bach and Henry early music by Dowland and Monteverdi to Roman- No. 1 Purcell. The album tic lieder by Schubert and Wolf to contemporary DUN FEATURING YO -YO MA 1 17 CROUCHING TIGER, HIDDEN DRAGON ASSICAL 89347 0 98 EQ CD: II weeks at No. 1 opens with five brief works by George Crumb and John Adams to musi- ©TAN SARAH BRIGHTMAN 2 2 31 LA LUNA Purcell selections cal- theater fare by Bernstein and Sondheim. With NEMO STUDIO/ANGEL 56968 (10.98/17.98) from the end of his such eclectism, she has proven herself an archetypal SOUNDTRACK 3 4 8 HANNIBAL life and closes with Nonesuch artist. There are no "greatest hits for sopra- DECCA 467696 (18.98 CD) more, includ- no" collections in her catalog, each recording has a par- SARAH BRIGHTMAN three 4 6 95 THE ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER COLLECTION ing the dramatic ticular focus, a theme, a reason for being. REALLY USEFUUDECCA 539330 (12.98/18.98) CHARLOTTE CHURCH 5 72 CHARLOTTE CHURCH scena "The Blessed "It's not that I'm trying to get away from more 5 SONY CLASSICAL 64356 (11.98 EQ/17.98) Virgin's Expostula- hodgepodge recital programs so much as I'm trying BONDOND 7 2 BORN tion." Between them to find a true, meaningful path for myself-it's total- DECCA 467091 (17.98 CD) 3 9 ARTISTS lies the heart of the ly selfish!" relates Upshaw with a laugh. "I feel so for- 7 VARIOUS PURE TENORS: 18 ROMANTIC CLASSICS UTViDECCA 461704 (18.98 CD) UPSHAW album: a perform- tunate to have a company behind me that's interest- JOSHUA BELLJESA-PEKKA SALONEN 8 8 96 THE RED VIOLIN ance of Bach's brood- ed in looking into things a little more deeply and also SONY CLASSICAL 63010 (17.98 EQ CD)

ing solo cantata Mein Herze Schwimmt im Blut (My just giving me some freedom to do what I want to do." LONDON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA (WILLIAMS) 9 9 20 STAR WARS: THE PHANTOM MENACE ULTIMATE EDITION Heart Swims in Blood), written when he was not The approach informs her concert programs as well. SONY CLASSICAL 89460 (25.99 EQ CD) is JAMES GALWAY quite 30 years old. During April, Upshaw touring with longtime piano- lU 10 12 LOVE SONG The genesis of the new disc was a series of con- partner and Nonesuch labelmate Richard Goode in RCA VICTOR 63749 (17.98 CD) SARAH BRIGHTMAN 11 11 68 THE SONGS THAT GOT AWAY certs given by Upshaw at New York's 92nd Street a program she describes as having a "quasi -folk REALLY USEFUL/DECCA 839116 (17.98 CD) Y in 1996, united under the title "Music from the theme," featuring English songs by Haydn, selections JOHN WILLIAMS 12 13 71 GREATEST HITS: 1969 -1999 Spirit." Upshaw commissioned controversial direc- from Mahler's Das Knaben Wunderhorn, Hungarian SONY CLASSICAL 51333 (24.98 EQ CD) LONDON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA (WILLIAMS) tor Peter Sellars to create a staged version of the folk -song settings by Bartók, and songs by Ives. Per- 13 14 91 STAR WARS EPISODE I: THE PHANTOM MENACE Bach cantata for the second concert. With its minimal formances are set for Vancouver, British Columbia; SONY CLASSICAL 61816 (11.98 E0/18.98) LEE RITENOUR/DAVE GRUSIN 12 29 TWO WORLDS set, dramatic lighting, and feverish gesticulation, the Palm Desert, Calif.; Berkeley, Calif.; Boston; New 14 DECCA 579602 (18.98 CD) performance was more akin to the expressionism of York; and Amherst, Mass. BOSTON POPS ORCHESTRA (LOCKHART) 15 RE -ENTRY THE LATIN ALBUM Schoenberg's Erwartung than to any conventional Angels Hide Their Faces arrives on the crest of a RCA VICTOR 63717 (10.98/16.98) performance of Baroque sacred music. The New York wave of outstanding vocal releases from the Warner 0 Albums with the greatest sales gains this week. Recording Industry Assn. Of America (MA) certification for net shipment of 500.000 album units (Gold). RIM certification for net shipment of 1 million units (Platinum). RIM certification for net Times panned the staging, though they lauded Up- Classics division. Erato has recently issued Il Tenero shipment of 10 million units (Diamond). Numeral following Platinum or Diamond symbol Indicates album's multi -platinum level. mezzo of For booed sets, and double albums with a running time of 100 minutes or more, the RIM multiplies shipments by the number of shaw's performance in commenting that "she proved Momento, Susan Graham's lively traversal discs and/or tapes. *Asterisk indicates vinyl available. MI/indicates past or present Heatseeker Idle. Classical Midline compact discs .' ' P . ra ^,Vet.. r that she could sing better lying face down than most arias by Mozart and Gluck, as well as soprano Sunni have a wholesale cost between $8.98 and $12.97. CDs with a whei' n -:-e lower than . n _ 8t people could upright." (Sellars has since revised the Jo's Prayers, a diverse and imaginatively pro- 2001 Billboard /BPI Communications and SoundScan, Inc. staging for performances by mezzo -soprano Lor- grammed (if vocally uneven) collection of devotional TOP CLASSICAL MIDLINE TOP CLASSICAL BUDGET -Lieberson, held last month in Boston music ranging from Mozart and Gounod to Ravel's raine Hunt 1 THE #1 OPERA ALBUM VARIOUS ARTISTS 1 BABY'S FIRST CLASSICS VARIOUS ARTISTS and New York.) rare, ravishing "Kaddisch" and "Say a Prayer for Me DECCA ST CLAIR For Upshaw, working with Sellars provided an op- Tonight" from Lerner & Lowe's Gigi. 2 VIOLIN ADAGIOS VARIOUS ARTISTS DECCA 2 RELAXING CLASSICS VARIOUS ARTISTS ST. 3 MOZART: SHIRAI VARIOUS ARTISTS CAPRIC- CLAIR CLASSICS VARIOUS ARTISTS portunity to become more closely involved with the On April 17, the label releases another Mozart pro- CIO 3 GUITAR ST CLAIR behind of cantata deeply per- gram, this one by the electrifying Italian soprano Bar- 4 MASS VARIOUS ARTISTS ERATO spirit the words the -a 4 PIANO CLASSICS VARIOUS ARTISTS ST. 5 BEST OF THE MILLENNIUM VARIOUS sonal confessional of sin and redemption. "It made me bara Frittoli. The pert, persuasive accompaniment CLAIR ARTISTS DG 5 20 CLASSICAL FAVORITES VARIOUS into pieces in more in by led by first - CD YOU'LL EVER NEED wonder about getting depth the Scottish Chamber Orchestra, 6 ONLY CHORAL ARTISTS MADACY general," Upshaw recalls, "going beyond the expres- rank Mozartean Sir Charles Mackerras, features a VARIOUS ARTISTS RCA VICTOR 6 TRANQUILQUILL CLASSICS VARIOUS ARTISTS 7 ESSENTIAL MOZART VARIOUS ARTISTS sion of the text to `enacting' it, almost. It just takes mix of period and modern instruments. The same day, ST. CLAIR DECCA 7 BEST OF BEETHOVEN: VOL. 1 VARIOUS you to a different place. What I find incredible about Finlandia presents Arie Amoroso, a disc of "trouser 8 SNOOPY'S CLASSICAL: CLASSIKS ON TOYS ARTISTS sr. CLAIR this piece is the drama, so maybe it became more pas- role" love songs from operas by Handel, Purcell, and SNOOPY DIRECT SOURCE SPECIAL PRODUCTS 8 ROMANTIC CLASSICS VARIOUS ARTISTS sr. 9 BEETHOVEN FOR RELAXATION VARIOUS CLAIR sionate than some of my other recordings." Gluck performed by Finnish mezzo Monica Groop. ARTISTS RCA VICTOR 9 SPANISH GUITAR MUSIC JOHN WILLIAMS While most of the Purcell material on the album dis- While the booklet is full of misguided pin -up shots, the 10 ONLY CLASSICAL CD YOU NEED VARIOUS SONY CLASSICAL VARIOUS ARTISTS ST ARTISTS RCA VICTOR 10 POWER CLASSICS is distinction, with CLAIR plays a lighter temperament, the lessons learned with music itself performed with great 11 MOZART FOR YOUR MIND VARIOUS 11 GENTLE CLASSICS VARIOUS ARTISTS Sellars were also applicable to "The Blessed Virgin's the Ostrobothnian Chamber Orchestra sounding ARTISTS PHILIPS ST. CLAIR 12 ROMANTIC ADAGIOS VARIOUS ARTISTS Expostulation," based on the Biblical passage relat- especially polished. If none of these discs rival the 12 UPLIFTING CLASSICS VARIOUS ARTISTS ST. DECCA CLAIR ing Mary's horror at losing the 12- year-old Jesus in an inspiration and insight of a typical Upshaw program, 13 ORFF: CARMINA BURANA 13 BEST OF MOZART: VOL. 1 VARIOUS ARTISTS unfamiliar town. "I think that working on the Bach they still provide proof that there is abundant life to PHIL.ORCH.ORMANDY SONY CLASSICAL ST CLAIR with Peter did help me dig deeper into the real be found outside the boundaries of the standard vocal 14 PACHELBEL CANON VARIOUS ARTISTS 14 MIDNIGHT CLASSICS VARIOUS ARTISTS RCA VICTOR ST. CLAIR tragedy of that moment in Mary's life," Upshaw says. recital format. 15 SIMPLY THE BEST CLASSICAL ANTHEMS 15 LOVERS' CLASSICS VARIOUS ARTISTS VARIOUS ARTISTS ERATO ST CLAIR

BILLBOARD APRIL 14, 2001 www.billboard.com 43 www.americanradiohistory.com Artists & Music Billboard APRIL 14, 2001 Top Jan Albums.. Y w COMPILED FROM A NATIONAL SAMPLE OF RETAIL STORE, MASS MERCHANT, AND INTERNET ZO SALES REPORTS COLLECTED, COMPILED, AND PROVIDED BY j421, these musicians, it opened my mind to really creative yr SoundScan "á and imaginative writing. " u v~i wá ARTIST 11111 TITLE '- IMPRINT & NUMBER,DicTRIPi.TINT I ABEL Equal parts Duke Ellington and Sun Ra, "The i 3T Creep" is a big, bold brushstroke that traverses a dra- --New No. 1 -- VARIOUS ARTISTS 10 weeks at No. 1 BLUE matically wide conceptual canvas. The piece is per- 1 12 0 UTVVERVE 520191 -°VG PURE JAZZ formed by an 11 -piece ensemble featuring the Free DIANA KRALL 2 2 95 POTES I Association musicians (Driftft was recorded in two ses- VLRVL UANOA.VG WHEN LOOK IN YOUR EYES SOUNTRACK sions, one with a larger group of musicians and one 5 14 0 LEGACY /COLUMBIA 85350/CRT FINDING FORRESTER with a smaller group). "The Creep's" big -band arrange- VARIOUS ARTISTS by Steve Graybow 4 3 21 ments provide a reverent nod to the past, while the LEGACY /COLUMBIANERVE 61439/CRG THE BEST OF KEN BURNS JAll VARIOUS ARTISTS in 1992, frequently denote their devo- 5 6 20 COLLECTIVE SOULS: Formed the New musicians' exhortations LEGACY / COLUMBIANERVE 61432/CRG KEN BURNS JAll - THE STORY OF AMERICA'S MUSIC York -based Jazz Composer's Collective (JCC) has been tion to avant -garde self-expression. LOUIS ARMSTRONG 6 4 21 a nexus for musicians looking to further their creative More than anything, the music LEGACY /COLUMBIA 61440/CRG KEN BURNS JAll - THE DEFINITIVE LOUIS ARMSTRONG heard on Drift is jazz created in the 0 NEW QUARTET explorations and to perform their works in concert JOSH REDMANA PASSAGE OF TIME with their peers. One of those who benefited from the moment. "It's not retro; this is music ® 21 BILLIE HOLIDAY 9 Collective is saxophonist and composer -in- residence made by guys who are pushing their VERVE 549081NG KEN BURNS JAll - THE DEFINITIVE BILLIE HOLIDAY SMITH 10 12 JIMMY Michael Blake, whose second project as a leader, Drift boundaries," says Blake. "It is a fusion Q BLUE THUMBNERVE 543978NG DOT COM BLUES 4. record, but one made with primarily DIANNE REEVES (Intuition), got a long-overdue U.S. release April 10 7 7 (The CD was released in Germany last year.) acoustic instruments. It is about the BLUE NOTE 27694 /CAPITOL THE CALLING - CELEBRATING SARAH VAUGHAN SHIRLEY HORN 11 8 3 "The Collective was very important in the creation personality of the musicians, not VERVE 549417NG YOU'RE MY THRILL about how well I play or how clever COLTRANE of Drif t, because a lot of the music was developed with 14 21 JOHN CI VERVE 549083NG KEN BURNS JAll - THE DEFINITIVE JOHN COLTRANE members of the organization," says Blake. BLAKE my concept is." COLTRANE 13 11 10 JOHN In addition to leading the group Free Association, As jazz is a documentation of a IMPULSE 549361NG COLTRANE FOR LOVERS

which performs on Drift, Blake heads the smaller musician's experiences, Drift is a snapshot of the musi- 7 BOB JAMES 14 12 DANCING THE WATER cal its has formed over nearly a WARNER BROS. 47842 ON ensemble Slow Poke and is a member of John Lurie's partnerships creator MONHEIT 15 13 35 JANE Lounge Lizards. Drift features an expanded Free decade. "It is about something beautiful and precious N -CODED 4207/WARLOCK lI NEVER NEVER LAND TERRASSON Association, whose core has JCC artistic director Ben to me," says Blake. "It is about the listener sharing in 16 NEW JACKY BLUE NOTE 27637 /CAPITOL A PARIS... Allison on bass, drummer Matt Wilson, guitarist Tony the experiences of the musicians." CHARLIE PARKER 11 17 13 Scherr, pianist Frank Kimbrough, saxophonist Peck VERVE 549084N0 KEN BURNS JAll - THE DEFINITIVE CHARLIE PARKER DUKE ELLINGTON Allmond, and slide trumpeter Steven Bernstein. AN D: The NY Love -In for Billy Higgins will be held 18 15 14 LEGACY /COLUMBIA 61444/CRG KEN BURNS JAll - THE DEFINITIVE DUKE ELLINGTON Blake's creative involvement with the Collective's April 22 at St. Peter's Church in New York to raise ELLA FITZGERALD 19 19 19 musicians took a significant turn in 1993, when he wrote funds and assist the drummer with living and medical VERVE 549087NG KEN BURNS JAll - THE DEFINITIVE ELLA FITZGERALD DAVE BRUBECK QUARTET 16 3 "The Creep," a composition that appears on Drift. expenses while he awaits a liver transplant. Scheduled 20 TELARC 8340 DOUBLE LIVE FROM THE USA AND UK "It was one of the first things I wrote for Free Asso- to appear are Eric Reed, Cedar Walton, and Leno- STEVE TYRELL 21 24 60 ciation," the saxophonist recalls. "Up until that time, ra Zenzalei Helm, as well as an all -star ensemble. ATLANTIC 83209/AG A NEW STANDARD DAVE BRUBECK I had a really conservative player, although I Michael Cuscuna will host. Contact Jim Eigo at 718- 22 18 18 been LEGACY /COLUMBIA 61442/CRG KEN BURNS JAll - THE DEFINITIVE DAVE BRUBECK probably did not realize it. When I started playing with 437 -3678 for more information. TONY BENNETT 23 23 22 COLUMBIA 63570/CRG ULTIMATE TONY BENNETT COLTRANE 24 21 JOHN 58 RHINO 79778 THE VERY BEST OF JOHN COLTRANE MILES DAVIS 25 22 15 LEGACY /COLUMBIA 61443,/CRG KEN BURNS JAll - THE DEFINITIVE MILES DAVIS BET ON JAZZ: THE JAZZ CHANNEL TOP CONTEMPORARY JAll ALBUMS__ PRESENTS THE --... No. 1 a.- RICK BRAUN 5 weeks At No 1 1 5 COJ WARNE :, '._... KISSES IN THE RAIN ST. GERMAIN 2 2 28 BLUE NOTE 25114' ® TOURIST NEW 49088PERRSCOPE ST LUCIA 10 DEFINITIVE HITS 4 2 WAYMAN TISDALE ® ATLANTIC 83396 FACE TO FACE FESTI RACHELLE FERRELL JAZZ 3 5 29 CAPITOL 94980 INDIVIDUALITY (CAN I BE ME ?) May 92 KENNY G 4-13 6 5 ARISTA 19085 CLASSICS IN THE KEY OF G PAUL HARDCASTLE If paradise sounds like live Jazz 7 6 23 TRIPPIN 'N' RHYTHM /HARDCASTLE 90509/PUSH JAllMASTERS - THE GREATEST HITS performance against a spectacula KIRK WHALUM 8 24 Caribbean backdrop, then plan your ® WARNER BROS. 47887 ME UNCONDITIONAL St. Lucia Jazz Festival trip now! O 9 3 SOULIVE BLUE NOTE 27936 /CAPITOL DOIN' SOMETHING FEATURING RUSS FREEMAN 7 25 THE RIPPINGTONS FESTIVAL SCHEDULE to PEAK 8500 /CONCORD LIFE IN THE TROPICS May 6 -7 Melba Moore 79 DAVE KOZ 11 11 THE May 7 -9 Acoustic Alchemy CAPITOL 9945828 DANCE BONEY JAMES /RICK BRAUN 12 10 44 May 10 Ronnie Laws, Montell Jordan, Taj Mahal and WARNER BROS. 47557 SHAKE IT UP Carmen Lundy featuring Victor Lewis LORBER 13 6 JEFF 13 SAMSON 20000 KICKIN' IT and Donald Harrison DOWN TO THE BONE 14 12 8 May 11 Ronnie Laws, Clarke Terry, Randy Weston and 092943/AG SPREAD THE WORD - ALBUM III armen Lundy FOURPLAY Ladysmith Black Mambazo 15 15 32 WARNER BROS. 47694 FOURPLAY... YES, PLEASE! ,IMM3 May 12 Miriam Makeba, Eric Benet and Carl Thomas VARIOUS ARTISTS 16 16 5 May 13 Luther Vandross, Havana Casino, SHANACHIE 5079 SAXUALITY LARRY CARLTON STEVE LUKATHER S 17 14 2 Malcolm Jamal Wa. ^,r Miles Long and FAVORED NATIONS 2060 NO SUBSTITUTIONS - LIVE IN OSAKA CRAIG CHAQUICO 18 21 37 HIGHER OCTAVE 49272NIRGIN PANORAMA: THE BEST OF CRAIG CHAQUICO BILL FRISELL 19 9 19 NONESUCH 79615/AG BLUES DREAM RICHARD ELLIOT 20 22 15 BLUE NOTE 30249 /CAPITOL THE BEST OF RICHARD ELLIOT JACKSON, JR. 21 17 3 PAUL BLUE NOTE 21477 /CAPITOL THE POWER OF THE STRING afros FOUR 80 EAST 22 18 10 r BOOMTANG /HIGHER OCTAVE JAll 50588NIRGIN NOCTURNAL

HEADS 00DREAM9A CI NEW ACQUAINTED WITH THE NIGHT THE JAZZ CHANNEL " BOB BALDWIN 24 23 18 Randy Weston ORPHEUS 70479 BOBBALDWIN.COM BEASLEY RE -ENTRY WALTER 25 SHANACHIE 5071 WON'T YOU LET ME LOVE YOU Call Air Jamaica to book your St. Lucia Jazz Festival Vacation at 1- 800 -LOVEBIRD. For information visit www.stluciajazz.com. Q Albums with the greatest sales gains this week. Recording Industry Assn. Of America (RIAA) certification for net shipment of more 500,000 album units (Gold). RIM certification for net shipment of 1 million units (Platinum). RIM certification for net ship- ment 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 of 100 minutes or mom, the RIM multiplies shipments by the number of discs and/or tapes. All albums available on cassette and CD. *Asterisk indicates vinyl available. indicates past or present Heatseeker title. 0 2001, Billboard/BPI Communications, and SoundScan, Inc. 44 www.billboard.com BILLBOARD APRIL 14, 2001 www.americanradiohistory.com Son writers & Publishers ARTISTS & MUSIC NO_ 7 SONG CREDITS T I T L E W R I T E R P U B L I S H E R THE HOT 100 ALL FOR YOU Janet Jackson, James Harris III Terry Lewis, Wayne Garfield, David Romani, Mauro Malavasi Black Ice /BMI, EMI April /ASCAP, Flyte Tyme /ASCAP, Little Macho /ASCAP, WB /ASCAP, Arapesh Communications /ASCAP HOT COUNTRY SINGLES & TRACKS WHO I AM Brett James, Troy Verges Sony /ATV Tree/BMI, Songs Of Teracel/BMI, Songs Of Universal /BMI HOT R &B SINGLES ALL FOR YOU Janet Jackson, James Harris Ill Terry Lewis Wayne Garfield, David Romani, Mauro Malavasi Black Ice /BMI, EMI ApriVASCAP, Flyte Tyme /ASCAP, Little Macho/ASCAP, WB /ASCAP, Arapesh Communications/ASCAP HOT RAP SINGLES WHAT WOULD YOU DO Ryan Toby, Robby Pardlo Pladis/ASCAP, EMI April/ASCAP, Hot- ish/ASCAP HOT LATIN TRACKS SOLO QUIERO AMARTE Desmond Child Victoria Shaw, Gary Burr Sony /ATV Tunes /ASCAP, Deston /ASCAP, Desmundo /ASiCAP, Norma Desmond / SESAC Victoria Shaw /SESAC, Sony/ATV Songs/BM!, Gabburr/ASCAP, Universal-MCA/ASCAP AIMP Honors Irv. The Assn. of Independent Music Pub- lishers (AIMP) hosted an evening to celebrate former Bill- board music publishing editor Iry Lichtman's recent retire- ment and honor his many years of dedication and service Bitton Performance Gives Voice to the music publishing community. Receiving a crystal She'll Be Fine. Singer /songwriter Janita has signed with musical note from AIMP New York chapter executive direc- To Piaf And Her Contemporaries Warner /Chappell Music. The 20- year -old artist, who was tor Bernadette Gorman, Lichtman said that if he had known born and raised in Finland and is based in New York, co- he would receive such a gift on his retiring, he would have A LITTLE BIT OF PARIS: Having spent 15 years "im- wrote her entire debut album, I'll Be Fine (Carport), with her retired many times. Pictured at the event at Dillon's night- Hailed as the foremost inter- mersed" in Piaf for her current producer, Torni Sachary. The title track has been released club in New York, from left, are Gorman and Lichtman. preter of Edith Piaf, Raquel Higher Octave album, Raquel as the first single. Pictured at Warner/Chappell's New York Bitton has expanded beyond the Bitton Sings Edith Piaf, Bitton, office, from left, are Sachary; Janita; Patrick Conseil, VP of repertoire of "the Little Spar- who triumphantly returned to A &R international, Warner /Chappell New York; and John row." So while her current A Lit- Carnegie Hall last weekend, Titta, senior VP of A &R, Warner/Chappell New York. tie Bit of Paris concert perform- similarly dove into the rest of ance features songs by Piaf, it the fertile Piaf period's chanson also highlights songs by her populaire. Parisian contemporaries of the "Misraki was the Gershwin of 1920s, '30s, and '40s, including Europe," she says. "I discovered Paul Misraki, the legendary him from listening to Sarah composer whose songs are the Vaughan and Earths Kitt, but basis for Bitton's 1998 album, In he also did over 200 film scores. a Jazzy Mood; Charles Trenet, I literally dusted him out of who died on Feb. 18; Jacques retirement when he was 86, and Brel ( "who came later," she he received France's highest notes, "but is from the same national award before he died nakedness -of -art school of pas- last year at 90." sionate songwriting "); Yves Mon- Bitton also is to perform tand; and Sydney Bechet. songs by Damia, "the Billie Hol- American Hi -Fi Visits MTV.com. American Hi -Fi, a priori- Bechet, of iday of her ty development act for BMG Songs since 1999, recently course, was time, whom

DiPiero Feted. Consistent award winner and No. 1 hit visited MTV.com to promote the band's self -titled Island the great Piaf loved songwriter Bob DiPiero was recently named writer of the Records debut album. The group is fronted by lead vocal- New Orleans Words & Music ,.. and emulat- year -2000 by Sony/ATV Tree Publishing in Nashville. The ist /songwriter /guitarist Stacy Jones, formerly a drummer jazz saxo- ti ed," and }: .,._... annual award recognizes the company's songwriter who for Veruca Salt and Letters to Cleo. Pictured at MTV.com, phonist and d ° Ii i 4_- h, t} Tino Rossi, achieved the most chart activity during the previous cal- standing in the back row, from left, are Josh Neuman, the clarinetist "who intro - endar year. Pictured at the surprise luncheon at Figlio's group's manager; Scott Francis, president of BMG Songs; who became a by Jim Bessman duced the Restaurant in Nashville, from left, are Woody Bomar, Brian Nolan, the band's drummer; and Clyde Lieberman, national hero tango to the VP /GM of creative services, Sony /ATV Tree Publishing; formerly VP /creative at BMG Songs. Pictured sitting in the in France and French." As DiPiero; and Terry Wakefield, senior director of creative front row, from left, are Drew Parsons, the band's bassist; died in Paris in 1959. "He came to with her preceding musical services at Sony /ATV Tree. Jones; and Jamie Arentzen, the band's lead guitarist. Paris and never left," says Bitton, "love affair" with all things Piaf, a San Francisco resident who was Bitton centers on the story of born in Morocco and moved to the the songs -and her humble role U.S. with her family when she in relation to them. `THEY'RE PLAYING MY SONG' was 11. "My schooling in the "I like to think of myself as an gave me a different edge instrument to serve the song," w R I T T E N B V R A S H A V N States and focus on such great musical she says. "That way I can win "LIGHT MY FIRE" the ages," says the Bobs' Richard music. I found this old piece of sheet personalities as Billie Holiday, people's hearts." Written by John Paul Dens- Greene, explaining how the cover music, and I played it on the piano Josephine Baker, Louis Arm- But she does not want to be more, Robert A. Krieger, Ray- came about. "We were supposed to and figured out how to make it hap- strong, Lena Horne, Alberta promoted as "the next Piaf," mond D. Manzarek, and Jim be doing classical music all the way pen with that." Hunter, and Ella Fitzgerald. I even though her name has Morrison up through rock'n'roll, hip -hop, and Greene's unique arrangement of eventually wondered what hap- become linked with that of her Published by Ruminating everything current. That was "Light My Fire" has struck a pened that so many of them main inspiration (and even Music (ASCAP) just too many things to get chord with fans. seemed to be rejected in their own though the name of her manage - into in one evening, so we "It doesn't become appar- country and flocked to Paris." The ment company, Sparrow Produc- Covering a classic song is often a decided to combine stuff. ent to them until about City of Lights, Bitton discovered, tions, is derived from Piaf's nick - risky endeavor, especially when So, we took a classical halfway through the song, "was so accepting of [people's] dif- name). In fact, her 1996 album that song is by the Doors. Re- creat- piece -a magical piece unless we announce it at the ferences in color and talent." Changes is a set of songs by ing that song a cappella raises the from the 16th century - beginning," says Greene. She also found -as the great American country tunesmiths musical stakes even higher. That's and combined it with a piece "We start out and it sounds American singer /songwriter including Roy Orbison, whose the risk the Bobs are willing to of classic rock." like we're singing [something] Jonathan Richman so splendid- catalog supplied the title track, take with their cover of the Doors' Once the group -which also magical, and gradually people start ly detailed in his classic "Give and whose music, she says, comes "Light My Fire, " which is on the includes Amy Engelhardt, Joe to realize what they're listening to." Paris One More Chance"-that its from the same mold as Piaf's. group's latest album, Coaster, on Finetti, and Matthew Stull- decid- According to Greene, the key to reputation for romance is well- "Country songs are closer to the Primarily A Cappella label. ed to combine the two genres, covering a song a cappella is know- deserved. "It's the place where all French songs," she adds. "They Greene took on the task of arrang- ing what fits that format. "We just these people from all walks of life tell stories about people. Wher- "We had a gig four or five years ing the song. "It wasn't that difficult try to pick a song that has a strong come to mend their broken ever there's a good song and ago where we were supposed to do to arrange. It was just a matter of enough hook that will work being hearts," she says. "That's what story, I'll go there -whether it's a retrospective of music through making the words fit with the done by a vocal band." I'm trying to capture." Nashville or Timbuktu."

BILLBOARD APRIL 14.2001 www.billboard.com 45 www.americanradiohistory.com Heineken 4 EN VIVO PRESENTS i LATIN MUSIC CONFERENCE & AWARDS 2001 IN ASSOCIATION WITH

III1[LIITS 0 0 o Sony Discos Sh oW QaSe A on on one interview an4 Q& A with superstar MARC ANTHONY Huey Dunbar Tommy Torres Shalim En Blanco Y Negro

Warner Music Prestigio Recordings IMrM14b Latin A merrica Showcase

George Lamond Dominic Kevin Ceballo Prestigio Recordings Prtigio Recordings RMM Ricardo Carolina Lao Bacilos Montaner

Compelling Panels Panelists confirmed so far The industry's most knowledgeable speakers Omar Alfanno, songwriter /producer Rodolfo Lopez- Negrete, VP Latin Region, BMG discuss today's hot topics. Panels include Chatty Alberti, Founder, Yeyeye.com 4 Manuel (Montera, Chairman & CEO, Fiera, Inc. Latin Radio, Latin Rock, Regional Mexican, Kevin Baxter, Arts Editor, The Miami Iferald 4 Gilberto Moreno, General Manager, Fonovisa 4 a Presidents' Panel, a Songwriter's Panel and Jerry Blair, Executive VP, Arista Records Jorge (Naranjo, VP Touring, Cardenas, Fernandez and Assoc. 4 a one -on -one interview and Q&A with Luis Brandwayn, Founding Partner, Batanga.com Ivan J. Parrott, CEO.'President, Ritmoteca Marc Anthony. Rodolfo Castillo, songwriter 4 Jorge Pino, Sr. VP /General Manager, Sony Latin

Kid Curry, Program Director, WPOW . Power 96 Javier Rabago, CEO, latinoise.com

Manolo Diaz, Chairman, Universal Music. Latin America 4 Lupilbo Rivera, artist, Sony Discos

PLUG INLATIN Bruno del Granado, President, Maverick Musica Phil Podriguez, President, Water Brother Productions Billboard has partnered with Jupiter Pau Donés, lead singericomposer, Jarabe de Palo José Rosario, Pres dent CEO, Seven Rivers Music Media Metrix to present the first ever hiller Fernández, President, Artistas Creativos Inc. F Totty Saizarlbitoria, Creative Director, Deston Songs Plug.ln Latin day, featuring two panels Lucas Graves, S. Analystiatin America. Jupiter Media Metrix « Betsy Scolnlik, SVP Corporate Development, StarMedia Network of experts exploring internet issues in Juries, artist, Universal + Aram Sinnreich, Sr. AnalystContent & Programming, Jupiter Media Metrix the area of Latin music. tittlle Judy, Executive Producer, LaMuaica.com Iñigc Zabala, ?resident, Warner Music Latin America

L^TiNO

® Sony UNIVERSAL WARNER MUSIC DISCOS 1127 UNIVERSAL MUSIC ...ATINO u pact LATIN AMERICA

www.americanradiohistory.com TO REGISTER

Cooterence online billboard.com/events/latin hì ik mail Billboard, Attn. Michele Jacangelo, Ho Broadway, 6th FI, New York, NY 10003 fax 646.654.4674, Attn. Michele Jacangelo a446, Mia -1$625 Full Registration: After March 30 & on -site

(( /1 3 Ili ì <2 tt ( lh 1.1 is öC',;vL, 7._.EIJpi,EVA ft Name: M liffiGHLIGHTS performances by Willy Chirino, The fait Factory Criteria Miami Lissette, Marleny & Marco Prado Title: Gala Opening Party MonJay, April] 2 ( iibition Track Company: (8:3opm - Transportation provided from the Eden Roc Resort) Latino et Luncheon Address: mope / Harmony Cg00f 4 Tenni$ Qlaßsiß performances by Benefitting the Diabetes Research Institute City /State /Zip: For info: 800.321.3437 www.drinet.org Phone: trYr, : Fax: sponsored by HTV Mambé Carsello Email:

Amex 7 MC /Visa 7 Check RA G 1D Fil Card #: 1IILL *11W MUSIIC AWA Exp:

TELEVISED ON TELEMUNDO Er CONFERENCE FEE AND PAYMENT Make all payments to Billboard. Group discounts for io or scheduled to appear as of 4/3 more are available. Contact Phyllis Demo 646.654.4643. TEL

AWARD SHOW TICKETS Additional Awards Show tickets may be purchased by calling 646.65446o.

CANCELLATIONS No cancellations accepted after April i and no refunds will be paid. Substitutions may be made at anytime.

Gloria Estefan Luis Fonsi Alejandro Juan Luis Guerra Julio Iglesias Fernandez Hotel Eden Roc Resort 305.531.0000 4525 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach

Sponsorships Cebele Rodriguez 646.654.4-648 [email protected] Melina Leon MDO Lupillo Rivera Paulina Rubio Gilberto Santa Rosa

L '' - r r , i Questions? PLUS o 0 à e Michele Jacangelo 646.654.4660 d e' w [email protected] a g : TN( AWARDS SHOW 6' . i , , . . d d AMR-PARTY

Banda El Recodo The Party of the Year at Bongos ! exhibition Trade Show Thalia .... and more! Demonstrate your product or services to over 1000 attendees.

Call Today! ! ! 646.654.4648 ° °7-11- -Dan

www.americanradiohistory.com THE MOST Artists & Music LATIN NOTAS

(Co iì 1 i ur ued from page 47) and the audience," says BMG Inter- POWERFUL national exploitation manager Cristi- na Ruiz -Kellersmann, who is based in Germany. Although it's too early to predict sales, Kellersmann says ini- Music Resource tial orders are promising. "What's important is the project is being released at a domestic level, not as an import," she says. "The idea is to help territories develop a market for Available... Brazilian music and, by default, for other foreign artists." "Focus On" is extraordinary simply by virtue of the great variety of artists Pictured, from left, are Jorge Pino, senior VP /GM, Sony Latin; Frank Welzer, and styles found on the albums. president of Sony Music International, Latin America; Ricardo Arjona; Ednita Although there are no concrete plans Nazario; and Angel Carrasco, senior VP, A &R, Latin America. to release the series in the U.S. yet, Kellersmann is confident BMG U.S. Latin will pick it up as well. Next, she market," says Jorge Pino, Sony Latin Latin pop panel. They are KMMM says, is a collection that blends both senior VP/GM. `But Arjona has man- (107.1) Fresno, Calif:; XHH and KBNA Brazilian and other Latin music. aged to transcend at all levels. He can (97.5) El Paso, Texas; and KLEY (94.1) play for an upscale crowd at Bellas San Antonio. Bill CHILE NOTAS: Víctor Jara, the Artes and then do a coliseum show Backstreet Boys continue sweep- iconic Chilean singer /songwriter killed and do equally wewell." " ing box offices in Latin America. Fol- by soldiers after the 1973 coup in lowing three sold -out shows in Mexi- which this country's armed forces took ARGENTINA NOTAS: Surco/Uni- co City (the first two sold out in 24 control of the government, is back in versal act Bersuit Vergarabat hours), the Boys repeated their feat record stores. The Chilean division of reached gold status (60,000 units) with by selling all 36,000 tickets for Cara- Warner Music recently rereleased its recent Hijos del Culo (Billboard, cas' Poliedro in one day. The concert eight of the 10 albums recorded by Jan. 13). A new single, "La Del Toro," is May 12. Jara in his lifetime. The material was delivered to FM radio and music Newly confirmed to participate in ranges from folkloric compilations to channels, while singer Gustavo the Billboard Latin Music Conference confrontational political statements. Cordera flew to Spain March 26 to are Pau Donés, lead singer of Jarabe The yearly Altazor Awards were promote the local release. de Palo, on the "Latin Rock Tour" THE WorLOwiae presented March 26 at Santiago's panel; José Rosario, president/CEO al0=801Mi Municipal Theater. Winners were IN BRIEF: As of April 21, several of Seven Rivers Music, on the "Re- reverence source voted on by members of legally recog- Latin radio stations have changed the gional Mexican Music" panel; and on rt2=11012111. cor music inousTrs nized artists' organizations in the fields way they report to Broadcast Data Sys- the "Promoting the Album" panel, of music, film, TV, theater, and litera- tems, including five who have added for- Kid Curry, PD for Miami's Power 96, invormarion ture. The winners in the music cate- mats to become dual reporters. WCAA and Jorge Pino, senior VP/GM for gories were singer /songwriter Tito (105.9) New York, formerly reporting as Sony Latin. Fernández in the folk music category tropical, will now also report to the Latin for his album 40 Años del Canto Pop- pop panel; WCOM (94.7) Puerto Rico Assistance in preparing this column Over 14,000 detailed U.S. and ular, conductor Guillermo Riffo in the will now report only in the pop panel and was provided by Karl Ross in Miami, classical category for his performanc- not in tropical/ salsa; and KSUV (102.9) Marcelo Fernández Bitar in Argenti- international listings - complete es of Chilean music with the Youth Bakersfield, Calif., is switching from na, and Sergio Fortuño in Chile. Leila Symphony Orchestra, Francesca regional Mexican to Latin pop. Four sta- Cobo can be reached at 305 -361 -5279 with key contacts, address, phone, Ancarola in the alternative /jazz cate- tions that had been reporting only to the or at lcobo @billboard.com. Material gory for her album Pasaje de Ida y regional Mexican panel will now become may be sent to 101 Crandon Blvd., fax, e -mail and websites listings. Vuelta, reggae group Gondwana in dual reporters, also reporting to the Suite .;GG, Key Biscayne, Fla ..J. /1 ;9. Record labels Music distribution companies the pop /rock category, Fernando Wholesalers Home video companies Ubiergo in ballad/song-writing for the song "Los Ojos del Mar," and jazz Monchy Y Alexandra's Hit `Hoja En Blanco' Music publishers CD, CD -ROM & Video trumpeter Christian Cuturrufo in disc manufacturers Digital music companies the bestst performer categorcategory. Fuels Popularity Of Bachata Genre In Miami Equipment manufacturers Accessory companies PR companies Associations and ARJONA BOOM: After a string of BY KARL ROSS ularity of "Hoja en Blanco." years after it was The duo is scheduled to land in Performing and performances in Mexico and Puerto MIAMI-Four professional organizations Rico, singer /songwriter Ricardo first released on a compilation Miami April 2 for a week of promo- mechanical rights organizations Arjona has headed to South Ameri- disc, the bachata smash "Hoja en tions and performances, including Music libraries Entertainment attorneys ca, where he continues what has Blanco" (Blank Page) is making an appearance on TV's Sabado Importers /Exporters Replicators & Duplicators turned out to be an extraordinarily some chart noise. Gigantes. Hidalgo says it will be the And much more! successful tour The duet by J &N Records' first -ever bachata act to perform on In Argentina, the singer was origi- Monchy y Alexandra continues to the popular variety show. To order send payment for $155 plus $7 S &H ($15 for international nally scheduled to play two shows at climb Hot Latin Tracks' tropical/ "This is just one of those songs orders) with this ad to: Billboard Directories, P.O. Box 2016, Buenos Aires' 3,200 -seat Gran Rex salsa genre chart, hitting No. 23 that moves from one market to Lakewood, NJ 08701. Please add appropriate sales tax in NY, a in week. another and keeps getting bigger NJ, PA, CA, TN, MA, IL, OH, VA & DC. Orders payable in U.S. Theater, but unexpected demand for with bullet its fourth funds only. All sales are final tickets led the promoters at Fénix Not only is it a top request- getter and bigger," says Hidalgo, who com- Producciones to add seven more dates at Miami's leading tropical sta- pares the earthy bachata genre to at the same venue, plus a closing con- tions, WXDJ and WRTO -FM, but, Mexico's corridos or Colombia's val- FOR FASTEST SERVICE CALL (800) 344 -7119 cert April 6 at the 25,000- capacity almost simultaneously, both sta- lenato. He says Mexican songstress International (732) 363 -4156. Ferro stadium. In Puerto Rico, tions have started Sunday after- Ana Gabriel's cover version, sung to Or fax your order to (732) 363 -0338. Arjona played 11 sold -out shows at noon all -bachata programs. a bachata beat, gave the song a huge Centro de Bellas Artes in San Juan, "The radio stations are realizing boost in Central America. plus a performance for more than that they need this genre to keep "This is part of our culture, part SPECIAL OFFE Buy the IBG print directory together 10,000 at Coliseo Roberto Clemente. their audiences tuned in," says Juan of our folklore," Hidalgo says. "It's with our new IBG online service and receive 25% off. There, Puerto Rican singer Ednita Hidalgo, co- founder of J &N Re- the poor people's escape. It's for the Nazario took the stage for a per- cords, which launched Monchy y guy who works all week and can't For more information on this special combo deal formance of "Porqué Hablamos," a Alexandra on the compilation Ba- afford to go to the movies. So he call 800 -449 -1402 or visit duet included on Arjona's latest disc, chatazo's 97. He says U.S. sales of gets a bottle of rum and listens to it www.billboard.com/directories Galería Caribe. that album have reached 120,000 on the radio or at the corner bar BDBG3161 "Traditionally, great songwriters units, the surge fueled by the pop- with friends." have done well in the Puerto Rican

50 www.billboard.com BILLBOARD APRIL 14, 2001 www.americanradiohistory.com nternatìonaT H E L A T E S T N E W S A N D V I E W S F R O M A R O U N D T H E W O R L D E-Lìeense launches Industry Bla mes Piracy Japan Gets New Music Copyright Agency BY STEVE McCLURE right holder, and flexibility in For Flat Sales In Spain TOKYO -Recentl established establishing royalty rates. BY HOWELL LLEWELLYN that he expects Spain to hold on to music copyright agency e- For users of copyrighted MADRID -Sales in Spain's music its No. 8 ranking on IFPI's interna- License launched on April 1 works, e- License will offer the market were flat in 2000, reviving tional listing of music markets. what it claims is Japan's first same kind of flexibility in set- labels' fears of the harm that CD The results are the first to emerge Internet copyright clearance ting conditions of use of copy- piracy is doing to the industry. since the main industry pillars - system. righted works, competitive The total value of shipments rose AFYVE, authors' society SGAE, and The move follows the ending commission rates, and infor- 1% from 1999 to 99.5 billion pesetas artists' association AIE- launched a last November of Japanese mation on copyrighted works. ($553 million), while units slipped major anti -piracy campaign last fall, authors' society JASRAC's long- E- License plans to conduct 0.7% to 61.4 million from 61.8 mil- after warning that sales of pirate standing monopoly on music copy- most of its business online, lion, according to figures from sound carriers could equal some 15% right royalty collection and distri- which it says will keep its In Duplicate, Please. BMG Enter- labels' body AFYVE, an affiliate of of all music sold bution. E -Li- costs down, and it hopes to tainment U.K. and Europe presi- the International Federation of the legally (Billboard, cense presi- attract business from Japan's dent Richard Griffiths, left, per- Phonographic Industry (IFPI). Oct. 28, 2000). dent Akihiro burgeoning independent -label suades Dave Shack to sign his new All album formats showed unit Despite the e Mino says sector. employment contract during the drops except the CD, which rose 3.6% surge of piracy in the company Mino previously worked for the to 50.2 million. Cassette sales contin- Spain, (ggie- License recent BMG U.K. spring conference where sales hopes to han- labels Nippon Columbia and in London. Shack is being promot- ued falling, to a record low of 8.7 mil- at impromptu sites dle 1 billion Warner Music Japan, and from ed to VP of international for the lion units, down 17% from 1999. Sin- on street corners yen ($8.15 million) in copyright 1995 to 2000 he was president of company, advancing from director gles sales dropped 21 %, from 2.4 are a regular fea- CAMARA collections in its first year of busi- Tokyo -based entertainment/edu - of promotions for RCA Records. million to 1.9 million. International ture, music sales ness and 100 billion yen ($815 bil- cational software company Ora- He'll report to incoming VP /GM of repertoire's overall market share fell have barely fallen from the record lion) in 2005. tion. He says e- License plans to marketing Maarten Steinkamp (Bill- from 57.9% in 1999 to 47.5 %. year of 1998 when revenue topped E- License's shareholders are expand into other Asian countries board, April 7). Shack has been at AFYVE director Carlos Grande 100.1 billion pesetas-$556.4 million Toyota, advertising agency once it is firmly established in BMG U.K. for 10 years. says, "The figures are more or less at current exchange rates. Hakuhodo, NTT Multimedia Japan. in line with expectations." He adds BMG Ariola president José María Engineering, and Mino. The com- Cámara says that, although the 5- pany was established last Octo- month -old anti -piracy campaign has ber, although Mino had been helped stem market decline, "we are preparing for the launch of this Retailers Say Echo Awards' Impact Is Modest still very far from benefiting from the type of business as a key member legitimate market we have created." of the Media Artists Assn., a loose BY DEBORAH FRIEDMAN "The live performances at the The Echo Awards' retail tie -in Cámara adds, "If it were not for alliance of music industry players and THOM DUFFY awards ceremony undoubtedly includes point -of-sale promotion- the drain on the industry produced working to end JASRAC's mo- COLOGNE, Germany -The Ger- had a stronger impact [than the al material and two separate com- by traditional piracy and CD -burn- nopoly. man record industry's annual awards themselves] on current pilation CDs. But sales expecta- ing, we would have a really positive According to Mino, about 300 Echo Awards received a high pro- sales," says Marc Meyer, GM of tions for those are, again, modest. growth market and not the sad Japanese songwriters have so far file this year (Billboard, March HMV Germany. "The rock /pop /dance one is cer- stagnation with which we ended the chosen e- License to act as their 31), thanks in part to the event's HMV's store in tainly the stronger of the two; we year. If we do not act together licensing agent. He explains controversial relocation to Berlin. Oberhausen won don't expect sales of it to be out- against all forms of abuse, we are that they are drawn from the However, retailers report that an Echo Award standing," Meyer says. He adds going to have a much less healthy roughly 40% of Japanese com- despite the event's prominence, itself as retailer that the other compilation, of sector in the future." posers and lyricists who are not winning an Echo continues to of the year. schlager /folk music, "doesn't have Alvaro de Torres, managing signed to a standard five -year have little impact on an act's "In addition to a very good chance at selling, at director at publisher Warner /Chap- contract with JASRAC. Until record sales. an increase in sales of [Echo - least not in [HMV]." pell Music Spain, says, "Of course, last year's passage of the law Retail executives concede that winning artists] Ayman and According to Arne Adrian, GM piracy is hitting us hard, but a flat ending JASRAC's monopoly, artists featured as performers Anastacia's records, we regis- of Jora Records and Media Dis- market is always bad news. I however, they had no choice but during the nationally broadcast tered a relatively strong upswing tribution, there was "a noticeable expected some growth." De Torres to have JASRAC act as their de show traditionally do get some on sales of releases by [featured increase in sales of records by suggests that a levy on blank CDs, facto agent. Musician /composer boost from Echo exposure, and acts, including] No Angels and some artists who appeared at the as in France, would help combat the Ryuichi Sakamoto is among the this 10th anniversary year was no Peter Maffay, along with a minor Echo ceremony or who won an problem. He points out that "well authors and composers signed to exception. The awards were tele- increase in sales of records by Echo Award. Specifically we over 40 million blank CDs were sold e- License. vised nationally March 15 by Söhne Mannheims, Sade, Ricky noted higher sales of products by in Spain last year -nobody knows "We will also handle mechan- broadcaster RTL network. Martin, and Lionel Richie." (Continued on page 61) how many were used in piracy." ical royalties and synchroniza- tion," besides collecting copy- right royalties on new media, such as the Internet and cell phones, Mino says. He adds, Exitilig Taiwan "The only thing we won't han- Sony Executive Lee Plans Communications Role dle is performance royalties." BY TIM CULPAN tions," says Roger Lee, who ing, "I haven't decided what's wan, Lee will work for Sony here According to Mino, JASRAC is TAIPEI -The latest in a series of resigned his post as Sony Music next," he hints that his plans may in a part -time consulting role, with far better placed to handle changes at the senior -executive Entertainment (Taiwan) managing include a start -up venture. "Possi- one of his tasks being to help find a those, due to its nationwide level among record labels in Tai- director at the end of March, after bly I will consolidate all of this in successor. Sony Music Asia presi- network of offices and inspec- wan finds the managing director of eight years at the company. "Not the capital market." dent Richard Denekamp will serve tors. Sony's affiliate here departing for only Greater China but the whole Managing director for the past as acting managing director of the E- License says it offers copy- the communications field of Asia will treat entertainment four years, Lee had helped set up label until a replacement is found. right holders a one -stop solution "I am thinking of consolidating communication as a very valuable Sony's Taiwan subsidiary with his Prior to joining Sony Taiwan, Lee with a wide range of copyright my knowledge in the entertain- entity in the next decade." predecessor in that role, Matthew spent two years at local artist man- clearance services, flexibility in ment-communication field and get- Although Lee says he is consid- Allison (now president/CEO of agement company Hot Rhythm. establishing conditions of use of a ting into high -tech or communica- ering various career options, not- EMI Music Asia). A native of Tai- (Continued on page 53) copyrighted work with the copy-

BILLBOARD APRIL14,2001 www.billboard.com 51 www.americanradiohistory.com International Canada's Bete & Stef Serve Up newsilne ... Their Own Brand Of Bossa Nova HMV MEDIA GROUP reports a 13.4% increase in its third- quarter revenue, to 347 million pounds ($785 million) for the 13 weeks that ended Jan. 27. Earn- BY LARRY LeBLANC has sold well for us from the day we VP of A &R at BMG Music Canada. ings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (ebitda) rose 4.5 TORONTO -It's hardly been an got it. They present a low -key alter- 'We haven't inked a deal with them, million pounds ($6.45 million) to 74.5 million pounds ($106.92 million). Com- overnight success, but certainly one of native to the louder jazz acts around but with RCA in New York we are parable -store sales grew 6.2%. The group reports market -share gains in the most implausible hits in Canadian town. Elizabeth has such an angelic working with them to develop mate- most major territories, with particularly strong results in Europe. Trading music these days is Bet.e & Stef's voice, and they are musically tight." rial. Globally, there's a critical mass in North America, however, "remained difficult," according to a statement. album JazzlBossa Nova. The 10 -song CD, produced by Car - building around Latin music in gener- LARS BRANDLE Since being released two years ago, reau and Marc Dessaulles, features al and a focus on bossa nova and the CD has chalked up sales of 20,000 Brazilian music." GERMANY'S VIVA MEDIA posted a 7.625% year-on -year increase in revenue in units, primarily in the mostly French- Conceding that Bet.e & Stef "are fiscal 2000 to almost 55.2 million euros ($48.8 million) in its first financial speaking province of Quebec. What's not the authentic deal," he notes that statement since going public last July. In its core German TV business, Viva impressive about this is that the "they perform a postmodern version and Viva Zwei ebitda improved 64% on a like- for-like basis over 1999, to album, mixing modern bossa nova of bossa nova which I think will appeal 7.3 million euros ($6.46 million). Overall losses before interest and tax, how- with funk and '60s -style R &B, is inde- to older buyers." ever, came to 1.6 million euros ($1.42 million), compared with 4.4 million pendently released and self- distrib- Interest from Toshiba -EMI in euros ($3.9 million) in the previous year. The company cites the continuing uted by the French Canadian duo - Japan developed last summer when expansion of its international operations into Switzerland, Poland, and Hun- singer /percussionist Elizabeth Noriald Tanaka, A &R representative gary as reasons for the deficit. WOLFGANG SPAHR Provencher (Bet.e) and singer /gui- of the strategic marketing division of tarist Stéphane Carreau (Stef). Toshiba -EMI, came to visit Berry, THE BRITISH ACADEMY of Composers and Songwriters Furthermore, JazzlBossa Nova, who then played him JazzlBossa (BACS) is instituting a new award, sponsored by Univer- performed in English and Portuguese, Nova. Tanaka was impressed, and he sal Music Publishing, honoring first -time U.K chart entries cost under $3,000 Canadian ($1,900) to returned to Canada in November 2000 by British songwriters. The debut Chart Newcomers bring to market. Without even an issu- BETE & STEF with Hitoshi Namekata, VP of A &R Awards evening takes place Apri123 at London's Landmark ing -label name, it's a compilation of of Toshiba -EMI, to see the act per- Hotel and salutes writers who first charted duringJanuary two earlier, independently released such time- tested bossa nova fare as form in Montreal. A licensing agree- and February. BACS chairman Guy Fletcher says, "This cassettes-both titled Bete & Stef- "Sesame Mucho," "So Danco Samba," ment for Japan for the duo's upcom- FLETCHER will be one of the most important additions to the U.K music from 1995 and 1997. "Boomerang Baby," and "One Note ing new album was quickly reached. industry calendar for years, and like the Ivor Novello The duo has enjoyed significant air- Samba" and such '50s American R &B "Toshiba -EMI has done well for me Awards, it focuses on songwriting." Commemorative certificates will be given play at college radio and at French- standards as "Fever" and "I Put a with Holly Cole," says Berry. "It's a to writers every eight weeks by presenters from national top 40 station BBC language, government- operated Spell on You." great way to start." Radio One during a champagne reception and dinner. DAVID STARK Radio-Canada in Quebec. The album "We took amazing songs done a mil- Over the past six years, assimilating has also been embraced by buyers at lion times and performed them the the music of such bossa nova originators OLIVIER CARMET, director general of French authors' rights body SACD, has retail chains in that province and has best we could," says Bet.e (pro- as Jo-ao Gilberto, Astrud Gilberto, and been re- elected president of the European committee of CISAC, the interna- begun attracting attention from major nounced Betty). "People hear a cer- Antonio Carlos Jobim -and increasing tional confederation of authors' societies. He will serve for a two-year term. labels at home and abroad. tain naiveté and freshness which, I their repertoire from 30 songs to more The European chapter of CISAC has also voted a motion criticizing the Copy- "Their CD has been an in -store hit think, they find endearing. They also than 100 -Bet.e & Stef have moved right Directive recently adopted by the European Parliament (BillboardBul- for us throughout the chain," says like this kind of music. However, our steadily from performing at restaurants letin, Feb.15). CISAC claims the directive does not provide for `increasing pro- Stewart Duncan, director of music at sound has since evolved." to doing shows at lounges, clubs, and tection for authors and composers in the digital age." EMMANUEL LEGRAND the Indigo Books Music & Cafe chain, Adds Stef, "I would never have ultimately larger concert venues in the which operates 15 stores nationally. "I guessed, when producing these demos Montreal/Quebec/Ottawa corridor. TERRY CONNOLLY, the CEO of Stockholm -based independent labels' group don't know anybody who has heard it in my friend's attic, that one day we "A lot of the music we do is from the Music Network (MNW), resigned unexpectedly March 29, saying the com- that didn't like it. Our Montreal store would be on a retail shelf." 1960s, and it has aged well," says pany's shareholders "seem to have a different solution to the company's flies through the album." Bet.e acknowledges that the pro- Bet.e. "I was born in 1971, so I wasn't problems." Connolly, a former managing director of the Chrysalis Group "The CD is just fabulous," agrees ject's unforeseen success has turned around when the bossa nova craze in London, succeeded Peter Yngen last October to oversee the sale of the Catherine Maxwell, consignment her life upside down. "Two months ago peaked. For some people, it's new to company's label and publishing assets. In a statement issued to the Stock- buyer at Sam the Record Man's flag- I was able to hire an assistant," she them too. For those who were around holm Stock Exchange, he says, "I was appointed on a temporary basis to ship store in downtown Montreal. "It says. "Until then, I was the one driv- in the '60s, they are so happy to hear stabilize the situation and to find a new financial partner to replace one or ing to retailers." this style again." more of the major shareholders. It is now the right time to appoint a per- "Bet.e had no experience in the Growing up in Trois- Rivières, Que- manent [managing director]." An announcement about the company's refi- music industry, but she knew she had bec, in a musical family, Bet.e went to nancing is expected to be made soon. KAI R. LOFTHUS to get the CD into stores and get a (Continued on page 61) Czech Promoter profile for themselves," says the duo's manager of 12 months' standing, Tom Berry of Toronto-based Alert Music, EXECUTIVE TURNTABLE Aims To Revive which also manages the Holly Cole Trio and Leahy. "Think about it. She sells the CD direct to retail for $15 RECORD COMPANIES. Niko tral operations manager at Prague festival Canadian [$9.50] and has sold 20,000 Nordsiröm is named manag- HMV U.K. and Ireland. He BY MARK ANDRESS units. Just do the math for the money ing director of BMG Finland, was product manager for PRAGUE -Czech Republic con- they've made." effective July 1. He was GM music and games. cert promoter 10:15 Promotion is Berry became interested in the duo for BMG Music Publishing locked in negotiations with poten- following a tip from Toronto -based Finland. PUBLISHING. Bruno Lion is tial sponsors to help resurrect booking agent Richard Mills of S.L. David Holloway is named promoted to the position of Prague's biggest outdoor music Feldman & Associates. Intrigued by BMG Entertainment human MKHIZE NOONAN BENEDICT managing director at peer - festival, E.T. Jam. their CD, Berry went to see them per- resources and business devel- music France. He was exec- The festival, which had run form in Montreal. "The two have a opment VP, Asia -Pacific, based in of radio promotions for BMG U.K., utive manager. every June for four consecutive real magic onstage and a commitment Sydney. He was GM of corporate sales based in London. Crass was head of years, had previously attracted to perform their music in a real and for E-tailer ChaosMusic. radio at Arista U.K. RELATED FIELDS. London -based Music such international stars as Iggy honest way," Berry says. Anchana Panyarachoon has been Jacqui Quaife is promoted to direc- Web site GetMusic International has Pop, Sinéad O'Connor, Björk, "They fit a niche in the market- named GM of Universal Music Thai- tor of TV promotions at BMG. She named Mike Hales editorial director. Morcheeba, Alanis Morissette, place," suggests Mills, who now books land's newly formed domestic music was head of TV promotions at Arista He was formerly editorial director for Bryan Adams, and Suzanne Vega. the duo. division in Bangkok. Panyarachoon U.K. CompuServe U.K. John Benedict is named as a full- It started off as a two -day festival Berry has recently picked up was a marketing manager for the MUSIC RETAIL. is London -based with a main stage and an alterna- interest in Bet.e & Stef from sev- company's international division. Mark Noonan pro- time consultant at international law firm Denton Wilde tive dance tent in 1996 and ended eral labels, including Toshiba -EMI Lindelani Mkhize has been ap- moted to product manager, HMV in London, he He was formerly managing in 1999 as a one -day event after its in Japan, RCA in New York, and pointed managing director, African U.K. and Ireland. Based Sapte. three -year sponsorship contract BMG Music Canada. repertoire division, Sony Music South was GM at HMV's Oxford Circus flag- director, legal, at China Records and (Continued on next page) "Their sales sound pretty main- Africa. He was A &R director. ship store. headed Just Music, his own label/Web stream to me," says Keith Porteous, Alex Crass is promoted to director Trevor Johnson is promoted to cen- site.

52 www.billboard.com BILLBOARD APRIL 14, 2001 www.americanradiohistory.com International

Premios Awards Honor Sanz, Cano Japan's Universal Music N.X.

BY HOWELL LLEWELLYN top Brazilian singer Daniela Mercury, Gonzalez & the Fort Apache MADRID -An absent Alejandro Estopa and flamenco singer Chonchi Band, Michel Camilo, Tito Puente, Makes Structural Changes Sanz and the late Carlos Cano were Heredia, and Jarabe de Palo with Ital- Chico O'Farrill, Cachao, and BY STEVE McCLURE according to SoundScan Japan, the main winners of the fifth Premios ian rapper Lorenzo Javonotti. Chano Dominguez. TOKYO -Universal Music Group's was 21.8% -the highest among de la Música awards ceremony held The event's theme was "Music har- The three -hour Premios de la Músi- Japanese affiliate, Universal Music Japanese labels-its share of the here March 23, where one -off live monizes differences." Funds raised by ca show was the second -most- K.K. (UMKK), has announced a domestic -product market was music pairings stole the show. the ceremony went to a foundation for watched program in Spain that night, series of personnel and organiza- just 6.9 %. Sanz, who was on tour in Mexico, poor children in Calcutta, India, set and at any one time, an average of tional changes seemingly aimed at Meanwhile, Ikuzo Orita, chair- and Cano both won all three awards up by musician Nacho Cano and 21% of the audience, or more than 2.5 boosting the label's flagging sales man of Polydor (formerly Polydor they were nominated for. Sanz won for actress Penelope Cruz. million viewers, was tuned into the of domestic product. K.K., which was merged into composer, pop artist, and album (Warn- The 2,000 -strong event. This is the last year the event The changes, announced March UMKK Jan. 1), retired from UMKK er Spain's El Alma Al Aire, which has audience and live is to be organized by SGAE and AIE. 29 by Universal Music president March 31. Orita will continue to sold 1.3 million units in Spain). Cano Tele 5 TV audience The two groups are to form an Acad- Kei Ishizaka, include the merger of serve as an adviser to UMKK on an won the sentimental vote just three applauded when emy of Musical Arts and Sciences to the Universal and ad hoc basis. months after dying of heart failure at Latin jazz fanatic organize the event in the future. Polydor Japanese Mitsuo Takaku, 54. He won for composer and artist in and Oscar- winning Other winners included Vicente labels into Universal The creation of president of the Uni- the Spanish song category and for best film director Fer- Amigo (flamenco composer), Manolo Polydor, a new label versal International song overall for "Maria la Portuguese" nando Trueba led Tena (rock artist), José Mercé (fla- handling domestic Universal label here, is leaving The night's big losers, against the BAUTISTA 82- year-old pianist menco artist), Raul (new artist), repertoire. Heading the company, to pur- odds, were brothers David and José Bebo Valdes, father Hevia (traditional folk), Blanco y Universal Polydor Polydor merges sue "other opportuni- Manuel Múñoz, who as rumba -rock of pianist Chuchu Valdes (Cuba's Negro (indie label), Gold /AC M -80 will be Atsushi Rita - the existing ties," which haven't act Estopa have sold 1 million units of triple -Grammy winner), to receive the Radio's La Gramola (radio music pro- mura, previously been specified. their debut album, Estopa. Despite award for jazz album for Calle 54, gram), and The Concerts of Radio 3 director of domestic Universal and Elsewhere in the this achievement, Estopa won just which is on Chrysalis in Spain (Blue (TV music program). repertoire at Warn- shakeup, Kazu Koike one award of the three it was nomi- Note elsewhere). The film of the same SGAE executive president Teddy er Music Japan and Polydor labels is promoted to VP of nated for-best video. name was directed by Trueba, who Bautista said, "Sometimes music has prior to that an exe- Universal Interna- The event, organized by authors and won the 1992 Oscar for best foreign to be more than entertainment, and cutive at publisher into a more tional, effective April publishers' society SGAE and artists' film Belle Epoche, and stars both tonight's new format was a healing NTV Music. focused and 1. He was previously association AIE, awarded 31 prizes to Valdeses, Paquito D'Rivera, Jerry and soothing process that worked." From April 1 until GM at the label. The Spanish artists only, plus four honorary June 30-an "appren- dynamic entity.' post of president of awards. The awards were voted for by ticeship" period, as Universal Interna- 16,000 SGAE and AIE members. one Universal insider -KEI ISHIZAKA, tional remains vacant Ricky Martin stole the show by per- puts it- Kitamura UNIVERSAL MUSIC K.K. for the time being. forming a flamenco medley with pre- SEX Buys Make It Happen will have the title of The structural mier Gypsy flamenco/pop group Keta- executive producer of changes mean that ma and a promising newcomer, Belgian Concert Promoter Now In U.S. Hands Universal Polydor. UMKK chairman UMKK will have two domestic 20- year -old Estrella Morente. Martin BY MARC MAES However, the implications of the Hiroyuki Iwata will serve concur- labels -Universal Polydor and also collected the honorary Latino ANTWERP, Belgium-The latest takeover have raised some fears rently as Universal Polydor chair- Kitty Mercury. UMKK will also award. Other one-off pairings included move in the ongoing European expan- among smaller promoters here. man until June 30, when Kitamura have one international label (Uni- singer /songwriter Pedro Guerra with sion of Clear Channel Communica- "I'm afraid that this current move will be named chairman of Univer- versal International), a classics and tions -owned SFX has seen the U.S. will lead to a situation of `Let the sal Polydor. jazz division, and the UM3 division, concert giant acquire Belgian pro- others do the small shows,' " says Reporting to Kitamura will be which handles sales outside of reg- moter Make Happen for LEE EXITS It an un- Marc Klein of Variety, which organ- Hajime Imamura, president of Uni- ular channels. disclosed sum. izes the annual Axion Beach Rock, versal Polydor's Universal division According to Ishizaka, "The cre- (Continued from page 51) Founded in 1975 by Michel Perl and Audi Jazz, and Spring Sessions jazz (effective April 1), and Ken Sugaya, ation of Universal Polydor merges Before that he worked at Himalaya Paul Ambach, Make It Happen has a festivals. "I don't think too much is president of the Polydor division. the existing Universal and Polydor Records, which at the time was track record of promoting both indoor gonna change for us. The virtual Imamura had been head of A &R at labels into a more focused and Sony's Taiwan licensee. events and outdoor concerts here with cartel now has become reality. I'm the Universal division. dynamic entity, covering all our While the local music industry a string of international artists, includ- convinced that other [Belgian] pro- While UMKK's share of Japan's domestic repertoire and all new has seen a number of lineup chan- ing Bruce Springsteen, Michael Jack- moters may follow Make It Hap - foreign -repertoire market in 2000, signings." ges and many heads rolling in son, the Rolling Stones, and Frank pen's example." recent months, Lee's departure Sinatra. In addition, the company has appears to be amicable. "It's the successfully put on such family enter- completion of this stage in my tainment shows as Disney Ice, on CZECH PROMOTER TO REVIVE PRAGUE life," Lee says. "I contributed my Riverdance, and Lord of the Dance. AIMS FESTIVAL (Conti ),iced from preceding page) youth, time, and effort to the Major concert promotion in the Bel- industry, which is something I am gian concert market is basically split with Czech -based mobile-phone oper- With the new sponsors, the name chance to do promotion work with the very proud of. I have made friends between Make It Happen and the Her- ator EuroTel expired. could also change, perhaps dropping band when they are here. We'll miss over the past decade in terms of man Schueremans group of companies. "We're looking for a long -term the "E.T." of previous main partner E.T. Jam, because it's one of those kind co- workers and artists." The latter includes Altsien (promoter partner that can develop the festival EuroTel from the title. of events which is still needed and use- Lee remains modest about his of the annual Rock Werchter festival), together with us," says Milena While Paleckova concedes the fes- ful for us." role in building up Sony Taiwan to Sound & Vision, and On the Rox. Paleckova, manager of 10:15 Promo- tival will never be a "Czech Glaston- Nonetheless, the Czech concert its present position, where industry The acquisition gives SFX direct tion. "It's too difficult to find someone bury," she wants to develop Jam into scene looks to be stagnating, with estimates put it as the third-biggest access to the 13,000-capacity Flanders new every year. We'd want a three - a two- or three -day event and expand audiences unwilling to pay high tick- label (Sony would not reveal actual Expo concert venue, where Make It to five -year contract to give it any the number of stages to offer a larger et prices that leave auditoriums rarely annual sales data) in Taiwan's $300 Happen has an exclusive booker con- sense. We think it would be better to variety of music. sold out. "In the past, quite a lot of million -plus annual music market. tract. Perl and Ambach also have a have at least two commercial part- Industry insiders concede that the artists came to Prague, but over the Lee says, "I think the company 25% stake in Brussels' recently reno- ners that are not competitors. That benefits of such big outdoor festivals last two or three years there haven't helped me more than I helped the vated 8,000- seater Forest National way it won't be a festival with just one as Jam on record sales for the artists been many major bands," Tjokorda company." venue through their company MPA. dominant sponsor." involved is difficult to gauge. "Of laments. "It's because of the scarcity "This deal will allow us to [bring] Paleckova adds that 10:15 Promo- course it helps, but it's not significant," of money the promoters can't fill the more artists over to Belgium," tion has been in talks since last sum- says Patrik Tjokorda, product man- venue or can't pay the artist." Ambach says, "and I'm convinced that mer with two companies, which she ager at Universal Music's Czech affil- Ticket prices -690 crowns ($18.40) FOR THE RECORD the synergy will have positive effects declined to name, as no contract had iate. Combining a concert date with a for the last E.T. Jam concert-gener- Contrary to an Executive Turn- for Belgian artists abroad as well." yet been signed. The sponsorship deal TV appearance is much better for ally range from 400 crowns ($10.55) to table item (Billboard, March 24), Perl adds, "We want to be part ofthe would run into millions of Czech boosting sales, Tjokorda says. more than 1,000 crowns ($26.67). as head of edel records in Sweden, game of globalization -we [promote] crowns, she notes. Marketa Krizkova, marketing man- That's a tall order for the average Michael Manasse oversees Swe- some 100 shows in Belgium per year, The aim is to have the festival, ager of Sony Music's local joint ven- Czech earning 12,500 crowns ($333.42) den and Norway only. The com- including major outdoor concerts like which drew crowds of 10,000 people, ture with Czech entertainment and a month. In addition, the Czechs are pany's Danish and Finnish affili- Bon Jovi in June, and [the deal with] up and running again for June 2002. music giant Bonton, adds, "These only just shaking off a recession hang- ates are separately operated. SFX will strengthen our position on the The lack of a sponsorship deal has kinds of events always help [with over following three years in the eco- Belgian and European concert market" meant no festival for two summers. record sales], provided you have the nomic doldrums.

BILLBOARD APRIL 14, 2001 www.billboard.com 53 www.americanradiohistory.com TM 02001. BILLBOARD /BPI COMMUNICATIONS S O OR Supported By {7csv JAPAN (Dempa Publications Inc.) 04/04/01 GERMANY (Media Control) 04/04/01 U.K. (CIN) 04/01/01 WOrld FRANCE (SNEP /IFOP/Tte -Live) 04/04/01 LAST THIS fits THIS wmtlwmc SINGLES wax m SINGLES vim c SINGLES wmc m SINGLES 1 1 BUTTERFLY CRAZY TOWN COLUMBIA 1 1 PURE AND SIMPLE HEARSAY POLYDOR 1 2 IT WASN'T ME SHAGGY FEATURING RICARDO 1 NEW MAYONAKAHA JYUNNKETU RINGO SHEENA TOSHIBA- 2 4 TEENAGE DIRTBAG WHEATUS COLUMBIA 2 2 IT WASN'T ME SHAGGY FEATURING RICARDO "RIKROK" DUCENT BARCLAY/UNIVERSAL EMI 3 NEW KUMBA YO! MITTERMEIER VS. GUANO BABES GUN/ "RIKROK" DUCENT MCA 2 1 SEUL GAROU COLUMBIA 2 NEW AINO BAKAYAROU MAKI GOTO ZETIMA BMG KOLN 3 NEW BUTTERFLY CRAZY TOWN COLUMBIA 3 4 DADDY DJ DADDY DJ M6 INT/S0NY ZETIMA 3 NEW GANG MASAHARU FUKUYAMA J WEA 4 2 ANOTHER DAY IN PARADISE BRANDY & RAY 4 6 CLINT EASTWOOD GORILLAZ PARLOPHONE 4 5 NO NAGGING ANYMORE FROGGY MIX M6 INT/S0NY 4 1 ULTRA SOUL B'Z ROOMS 5 3 DAYLIGHT IN YOUR EYES NO ANGELS ZEITGEIST/ 5 3 UPTOWN GIRL WESTLIFE RCA 5 3 WASSUUP! DA MUTTZ /a 5 2 PIECES OF A DREAM CHEMISTRY DEFSTAR POLYDOR 6 NEW SALSOUL NUGGET M &S PRESENTS THE GIRL NEXT 6 7 R &B 2 RUE MATT BARCLAY/UNIVERSAL 6 3 ASHITAGA ARUSA URUFURUZU TOSHIBA -EMI 6 6 PLAYED-A -LIVE (THE BONGO SONG) SAFRI DUO DOOR FFRR 7 6 SOLAAR PLEURE MC SOLAAR EAST WEST EVER AVETI TRAX UNIVERSAL 7 4 NEVER AYUMI HAMASAKI 7 4 WHOLE AGAIN ATOMIC KITTEN INNOCENTNIRGIN 8 NEW CAN'T FIGHT THE MOONLIGHT LEANN RIMES CURB/ 7 7 WENN DAS LIEBE IST GLASHAUS MERCURY /UNIVERSAL 8 NEW ASHITAGA ARUSA RE-JAPAN AVE( TRAX 8 7 TEENAGE DIRTBAG WHEATUS COLUMBIA WEA 8 5 IT WASN'T ME SHAGGY FEATURING RICARDO 9 5 HITORI THE GOSPELLERS KI /DON 9 I'M LIKE A BIRD NELLY FURTADO DREAMWORKS 9 8 MS. JACKSON OUTKAST LAFACE/ARISTA RIKROK" DUCENT MCA/UNIVERSAL 10 7 TENTAIKANNSOKU BUMP OF CHICKEN TOYS FACTORY 9 10 5 MR. WRITER STEREOPHONICS V2 10 9 ON A TOUS LE DROIT LIANE FOLY VIRGIN 10 ONE MORE TIME DAFT PUNK VIRGIN OHIOKKAKE OTOJIRO HIKAWA COLUMBIA MCA 11 NEW ALL FOR YOU JANET VIRGIN 11 8 KIYOSHI 10 8 TURN THE TIDE SYLVER UNIVERSAL 11 NEW STRAIGHT UP CHANTE MOORE 12 14 IF I EVER FEEL BETTER PHOENIX SOURCENIRGIN 12 10 BOKUNO SENAKANIWA HANGA ARU KINK! KIDS 11 9 IM OSTEN NIEMANN BERLIN/BMG 12 NEW DON'T LET ME BE THE LAST TO KNOW BRITNEY JOHNNY'S ENTERTAINMENT 12 NEW STUTTER JOE FEATURING MYSTIKAL JIVE/Z0MBA SPEARS JIVE/ZOMBA 13 18 STARLIGHT SUPERMEN LOVERS AMO HELENE SEGARA ORLANDO/ 13 6 CAN YOU KEEP A SECRET? HIKARU UTADA TOSHIBA- 13 11 SONNE RAMMSTEIN MOTORNNIVERSAL 13 10 I WANNA BE U CHOCOLATE PUMA CREAM /PARLOPHONE 14 12 TU VAS ME QUITTER HANSNBMG WILDSTAR EASTWEST EMI 14 13 WIN THE RACE MODERN TALKING 14 8 RENDEZVOUS CRAIG DAVID 15 12 NOBODY WANTS TO BE LONELY RICKY MARTIN & 15 12 BEST FRIENDS FOREVER TWEENIES sec 15 11 ELLE TE REND DINGUE DADDY NUTTEE DELABELNIRGIN 14 14 TOWANI ... THE GOSPELLERS KI/OON CHRISTINA AGUILERA COLUMBIA 16 NEW SINCE I LEFT YOU THE AVALANCHES xi_ 16 13 911 WYCLEF JEAN FEATURING MARY J. BLIGE 15 15 FOREVER MEMORIES W -INDS PONY CANYON 16 NEW ALL FOR YOU JANET JACKSON VIRGIN 17 14 ALWAYS COME BACK TO YOUR LOVE SAMANTHA S. M.A.L. L. /SONY 16 11 KIMINOTAMENI DEKIRUKOTO GACKT NIPPON CROWN 17 15 X XZIBIT EPIC MUMBA WILDCARD /POLYDOR 17 NEW WHAllAAH B -BOYS ULM /UNIVERSAL 17 13 HATSUKOI AIKO PONY CANYON LAFACE/ARISTA/ARIOLA 18 14 MS. JACKSON OUTKAST 18 NEW THIS IS WHERE I CAME IN BEE GEES POLYDOR 18 10 J'EN REVE ENCORE DE PALMAS POLYDOR/UNIVERSAL 18 12 BABY! KOINI KNOCK OUT! PUCCHIMONI ZETIMA 19 HERE WITH ME DIDO ARISTA/ARIOLA 16 19 NEW UP ON THE DOWNSIDE OCEAN COLOUR SCENE 19 15 SUPREME ROBBIE WILLIAMS EMI 19 9 MIDNIGHT NIGHTINGALE MARIYA TAKEUCHI WARNER 20 18 THE STORM IS OVER NOW R. KELLY JIVE/ZOMBA ISLAND/UNIVERSAL 20 NEW CARILLION MAGIC BOX ULM/UNIVERSAL MUSIC JAPAN ALBUMS 20 NEW SHOW ME THE MONEY ARCHITECHS GO! BEAT ALBUMS 20 18 DO YOU REMEMBER ME KITAKIMAYU sow 1 NO ANGELS ELLE'MENTS POLYDOR/UNIVERSAL ALBUMS 1 1 VARIOUS ARTISTS 2001: L'ODYSSEE DES ENFOIRES ALBUMS 2 2 MODERN TALKING AMERICA HANSAHMG 1 NEW HEARSAY POPSTARS POLYDOR RESTO DU COEUR/BMG 3 5 DIDO NO ANGEL ARISTA/ARIOLA 1 NEW HIKARU UTADA DISTANCE TOSHIBA-EMI 2 1 EVA CASSIDY SONGBIRD BLIx STREET/HOT 2 NEW FONKY FAMILLY ART DE RUE S.M. A. L.LJSONY 4 3 PETER MAFFAY HEUTE VOR DREISSIG JAHRERE 2 NEW AYUMI HAMASAKI A BEST AVER TRAX PARLOPHONE 3 3 GAROU SEUL COLUMBIA ARIOLA 3 NEW GORILLAZ GORILLAZ 1 VEST VICTOR DIDO NO ANGEL CHEEKY/ARISTA 4 NEW BEN HARPER LIVE FROM MARS VIRGIN 3 SMAP SMAP 5 4 ERIC CLAPTON REPTILE REPRISE/WEA 4 3 DAFT PUNK DISCOVERY LABELSNIRGIN 4 NEW M -FLO EXPO EXPO RHYTHM ZONE 6 11 CRAZY TOWN THE GIFT OF GAME COLUMBIA 5 4 BILLY JOEL THE ULTIMATE COLLECTION COLUMBIA 5 2 5 NEW BON JOVI TOKYO ROAD-BEST OF BON JOVI ROCK 7 9 DAFT PUNK DISCOVERY VIRGIN 6 2 MANIC STREET PREACHERS KNOW YOUR ENEMY 6 5 DIDO NO ANGEL ARISTA MATT R &B 2 RUE BARCLAY/UNIVERSAL TRACK MERCURY 8 7 MICHELLE BEST OF EMI EPIC 7 7 PUSH PLAY COLUMBIA 5 DAVID GRAY LADDER EAST WEST 8 NEW MATMATAH REBELOTE TREMA 6 2 EVERY LITTLE THING 4 FORCE AVEU TRAX 9 10 AEROSMITH JUST 7 WHITE 10 6 BOHSE ONKELZ GESTERN WAR HEUTE NOCH 8 7 ANASTACIA NOT THAT KIND EPIC 9 4 JOHNNY HALLYDAY SANG POUR SANG MERCURY/ 7 3 L'ARC EN CIEL CLICKED SINGLES BEST 13 KI /DON MORGEN VIRGIN 9 NEW ROD STEWART HUMAN ATLANTIC/EASTWEST UNIVERSAL 8 4 CHIHIRO ONITSUKA INSOMNIA TOSHIBA -EMI 11 8 ROBBIE WILLIAMS SING WHEN YOU'RE WINNING 10 9 COLDPLAY PARACHUTES PARLOPHONE 10 6 ERA AMENO MERCURY /UNIVERSAL 9 NEW GLOBE OUTERNET AVE%TRAU EMI 11 8 DAFT PUNK DISCOVERY VIRGIN 11 NEW CESARIA EVORA SAO VICENTE DI LONGE RCA 10 5 DRAGON ASH LILY OF DA VALLEY VICTOR 12 NEW SOUNDTRACK SAVE THE LAST DANCE 12 6 LIONEL RICHIE RENAISSANCE ISLAND /UNIVERSAL 12 NEW PATRICK BRUEL JUSTE AVANT RCA 11 6 DA PUMP DA BEST OF DA PUMP AVEXTRA( /UNIVERSAL HOLLYWOOD 13 11 CRAIG DAVID BORN TO DO IT WILDSTAR 13 11 HENRI SALVADOR CHAMBRE AVEC VUE SOURCENIRGIN 12 8 AEROSMITH JUST PUSH PLAY COLUMBIA 12 ANASTACIA NOT THAT KIND EPIC 13 14 12 U2 ALL THAT YOU CAN'T LEAVE BEHIND ISLAND/ 14 9 MC SOLAAR CINQUIEME AS EASTWEST 7 PORNO GRAFFITTI F00? SONY 14 15 BULLY UNSER TRAUMSCHIFF- BULLYPARADE 13 UNIVERSAL 15 8 MYLENE FARMER INNAMORAMENTO Polvoow ARIOLA 14 10 ABBA S.O.S. -THE BEST OF ABBA POLYDOR 15 13 NELLY FURTADO WHOA, NELLY! DREAMWORKS/UNIVER- UNIVERSAL 15 18 LINKIN PARK [HYBRID THEORY] WARNER BROS./WEA 15 NEW KITARO THINKING OF YOU COCORO NETWORKS SAL 16 14 HUBERT FELIX THIEFAINE D'FLORRATION 13 EPIC 16 20 WHEATUS WHEATUS COLUMBIA 16 NEW CHIHARU MATSUYAMA KISETSU NO TABITITO- 16 14 TOPLOADER ONKA'S BIG MOKA SONY sz 17 12 GERALD DE PALMAS MARCHER DANS LA SABLE 17 NEW TURNTABLEROCKER CLASSIC COLUMBIA HARD NATSU AKI FUY COLUMBIA TEXAS GREATEST HITS MERCURY POLYDORUNIVERSAL 18 16 LIMP BIZKIT CHOCOLATE STARFISH AND THE HOT 17 10 CROON TO RCA 18 10 LIANE FOLY ENTRE NOUS VIRGIN 17 15 THE GOSPELLERS SOUL SERENADE DOG FLAVORED WATER INTERSCOPE/UNIVERSAL 18 17 WESTLIFE COAST COAST ... AU NOM D'UNE FEMME ORLANDO/ 18 NEW EARTH BRIGHT TOMORROW AVE/ TRAX 19 13 MANIC STREET PREACHERS KNOW YOUR ENEMY 19 RE LIMP BIZKIT CHOCOLATE STARFISH AND THE HOT 19 19 HELENE SEGARA EASTWEST 19 14 LOVE PSYCHEDELICO THE GREATEST HITS VICTOR EPIC DOG FLAVORED WATER INTERSCOPE/UNIVERSAL 16 MUSICAL ROMEO & JULIETTE BAXTER/UNIVERSAL 20 9 YAEN TESSYU AVER TRAX 20 14 THE BEATLES 1 EMI 20 NEW SHAGGY HOTSHOT (IMPORT) MCA 20

CANADA (SoundScan) 04/14/01 NETHERLANDS (Stichting Mega Top 100) 04/02/01 AUSTRALIA (ARIA) 04/02/01 ITALY (FIMI) 04/02/01 7HIS LAST LAST nits LAST WW m SINGLES wEEK wE>E]L SINGLES wTHISEncwc m SINGLES WEEK WEEK SINGLES 1 ( SUGAR/UNIVERSAL 1 1 WALK ON U2 INTERSCOPEUNIVERSAL 1 1 IT WASN'T ME SHAGGY FEATURING RICARDO 1 1 IT WASN'T ME SHAGGY FEATURING RICARDO 1 LUCE TRAMONTI A NORD -EST) ELISA 2 5 LADY (HEAR ME TONIGHT) (REMIX) MODJO UNIVERSAL "RIKROK" DUCENT MCA/UNIVERSAL "RIKROK" DUCENT MCNUNIVERSAL 2 3 NOBODY WANTS TO BE LONELY RICKY MARTIN & 3 6 NO MEANS NO RICKY J WARNER 2 4 BOW WOW (THAT'S MY NAME) LIE BOW WOW ,0,,;,, 2 2 MS. JACKSON OUTKAST LAFACE/ARISTA CHRISTINA AGUILERA COLUMBIA 4 3 BUTTERFLY CRAZY TOWN COLUMBIASONY DEF/COLUMBIA 3 NEW BETTE DAVIS EYES GWYNETH PALTROW HOLLYWOOD/ 3 6 SKY SONIQUE SERIOUS/UNIVERSAL 5 4 ONE MORE TIME DAFT PUNK VIRGIN /EMI 3 3 PUREST OF PAIN SON BY FOUR EPIC UNIVERSAL 4 5 IT WASN'T ME FEATURING RICARDO DARUDE POPULAR 6 2 SANDSTORM 4 7 PLAYED-A -LIVE (THE BONGO SONG) SAFRI DUO 4 3 CASE OF THE EX (WHATCHA GONNA DO) MYA "RIKROK" DUCENT MCNUNIVERSAL 7 NEW ALL FOR YOU JANET VIRGIN/EMI MERCURY /UNIVERSAL INTERSCOPE 5 7 CAN'T FIGHT THE MOONLIGHT LEANN RIMES CURB/ 8 8 DON'T TELL ME MADONNA MAVERICK/WARNER DEF VIRGIN 5 2 PUHSCHUDDEN RYMMZ 5 WALKING AWAY CRAIG INGID SHOCK WEA 9 13 SILENCE DELERIUM FEATURING SARAH 6 NOBODY WANTS TO BE LONELY RICKY MARTIN & INTERSCOPE 6 6 5 STAN EMINEM FEATURING DIDO 6 2 STAN EMINEM FEATURING DIDO INTERSCOPE/ MCLACHLAN NE wERK CHRISTINA AGUILERA COLUMBIA UNIVERSAL 10 11 AROUND THE WORLD (LA LA LA LA LA) ATC KINGSIZE 7 UNIVERSAL 5 YOU JUDITH DINO 7 4 CAN'T FIGHT THE MOONLIGHT LEANN RIMES BMG 7 NEW ALL FOR YOU JANET VIRGIN 8 8 I'M LIKE A BIRD NELLY FURTADO DREAMWORKS/ DURB/SONY 11 12 JADED AEROSMITH COLUMBIq SONY 8 4 SONO CONTENTO ALEX BRITTI UNIVERSAL UNIVERSAL 8 9 I'M LIKE A BIRD NELLY FURTADO MCNUNIVERSAL 12 9 $ #!* ON YOU D -12 SHADY/RAWKUS/INTERSCOPENNIVERSAL 9 9 MAD ABOUT YOU HOOVERPHONIC COLUMBIA 9 9 HEY BABY COOLDOWN CAFE FEATURING DJ STEF 9 7 OPERATION BLADE (BASS IN THE PLACE) PUBLIC 13 10 NOBODY WANTS TO BE LONELY RICKY MARTIN & 10 12 MS. JACKSON OUTKAST LAFACE/ARISTA DURECO DOMAIN AFS CHRISTINA AGUILERA coLUMBINSONY 11 10 GOODNIGHT MOON SHIVAREE EMI 10 13 LOVER OR FRIEND KATJA SCHUURMAN 5ML 10 18 ONE MORE TIME DAFT PUNK VIRGIN 14 RE MY IRON LUNG RADIOHEAD CAPITOUEMI D'AGOSTINO FEATURING ALBERTINO 11 12 KABOUTERDANS KABOUTER PLOP STUDIO 150/ 12 8 SUPER GIGI 15 20 CLOSER NINE INCH NAILS NOTHINGANTERSCOPE 11 13 YOU ALL DAT BAHA MEN ARTEMISSOrvv UNIVERSAL B(WMEDIA UNIVERSAL 12 8 YELLOW COLDPLAY PARLOPHONE/EMI 12 15 LA PASSION EP GIGI D'AGOSTINO MEDIA 13 13 JADED AEROSMITH COLUMBIA 16 15 MUSIC MADONNA MAVERICK/WARNER 11 AROUND THE WORLD (LA LA LA LA LA) ATC ARIOLA 13 10 OUT ON MY OWN MICHELLE NL 5ML 14 NEW STUCK IN A MOMENT YOU CAN'T GET OUT OF U2 17 NEW GET OVER YOURSELF EDEN'S CRUSH 143/LONDON- 14 15 BUTTERFLY CRAZY TOWN COLUMBIASONV 14 ONE MORE TIME DAFT PUNK VIRGIN ISLAND /UNIVERSAL SIRE/WARNER 22 15 16 WHOLE AGAIN ATOMIC KITTEN VIRGIN ALL FOR YOU JANET VIRGIN LOVE DON'T COST A THING JENNIFER LOPEZ EPIC 18 NEW CASTLES IN THE SKY IAN VAN DAHL FEATURING 15 NEW 16 6 ONE STEP CLOSER LINKIN PARK WARNER BROS./WEA 15 11 16 BUTTERFLY CRAZY TOWN COLUMBIA EPIC MARSHA ROBBINS/BMG NEW 17 14 KRYPTONITE 3 DOORS DOWN REPUBLIC/UNIVERSAL 16 14 NOT THAT KIND ANASTACIA 17 11 HOW MANY LICKS LIE KIM FEATURING SISQO 19 17 SOUTH SIDE MOBY FEATURING GWEN STEFANI 18 17 REMINISCING MADISON AVENUE VIRGIN 17 20 INNER SMILE TEXAS MERCURY /UNIVERSAL ATLANTIC/WARNER V2/BMG 19 19 ROLLIN' LIMP BIZKIT INTERSCOPE/UNIVERSAL 18 NEW SPECIAL K PLACEBO VIRGIN 18 19 STUTTER JOE FEATURING MYSTIKAL JIVE/ZOMBA 20 RE DESERT ROSE STING FEATURING CHEB MAMI 20 NEW YOUR DISCO NEEDS YOU KYLIE MINOGUE FESTIVAL 19 18 DONT STOP THE MUSIC LIONEL RICHIE ISLAND/ 19 ON YOU D INTERSCOPE/UNIVERSAL A &M/INTERSCOPE/UNIVERSAL 14 Sr! -12 UNIVERSAL 20 NEW TEENAGE DIRTBAG WHEATUS COLUMBIA ALBUMS ALBUMS 20 17 MEZZE VERITA SOTTOTONO WEA 1 1 DIDO NO ANGELA ARISTA 1 1 SHAGGY HOTSHOT MCA/UNIVERSAL ALBUMS 1 5 CRAIG DAVID BORN TO DO IT SHOCK ALBUMS 2 NEW 2PAC UNTIL THE END OF TIME AMARU/DEATH 1 NEW ANOUK LOST TRACKS DINO 3 2 COLDPLAY PARACHUTES PARLOPHONE/EMI 1 1 ADRIANO CELENTANO ECCO DI RADO E PARLO ROW/INTERSCOPE/UNIVERSAL 2 1 ANASTACIA NOT THAT KIND EPIC 4 13 KYLIE MINOGUE LIGHT YEARS FESTIVAL ANGORA MEND cLAwsorvv 3 2 NELLY FURTADO WHOA, NELLY! DREAMWORKS/ 3 2 BIN OUT IN THE BLUE MERCURY /UNIVERSAL 5 3 LIMP BIZKIT CHOCOLATE STARFISH AND THE HOT 2 2 GIGI D'ALESSIO IL CAMMINO DELLETA RCA UNIVERSAL 4 7 DIDO NO ANGEL ARISTAJBMG DOG FLAVORED WATER INTERSCOPE/UNIVERSAL 3 3 GIORGIA SENZA ALI DISCHI DI CIOCCOLATNBMG 4 4 SOUNDTRACK COYOTE UGLY CURB/WARNER 5 4 ST. GERMAIN TOURIST BLUE NOTE/EMI 6 6 U2 ALL THAT YOU CAN'T LEAVE BEHIND ISLAND/ 4 NO ARISTA 5 6 VARIOUS ARTISTS YTV BIG FUN PARTY MIX 2 6 3 ROBBIE WILLIAMS SING WHEN YOU'RE WINNING 5 DIDO ANGEL UNIVERSAL UNIVERSAL EMI 5 7 ELISA ASILES WORLD SUGAR/UNIVERSAL 4 EMINEM THE MARSHALL MATHERS LP 6 5 DIDO NO ANGEL ARISTA/BMG 7 6 MARK KNOPFLER SAILING TO PHILADELPHIA 7 6 4 PINO DANIELE MEDINA COD/WEA VIRGIN/EMI INTERSCOPE/UNIVERSAL 7 3 DAFT PUNK DISCOVERY MERCURY /UNIVERSAL 7 6 ANASTACIA NOT THAT KIND EPIC 8 LIFEHOUSE NO NAME FACE DREAMWORKS/INTERSCOPE/ 8 8 LINKIN PARK [HYBRID THEORY] WARNER BROS./WEA 12 B 5 ALESSANDRO SAPINA INSIEME A TE ULM /UNIVERSAL 8 15 DAFT PUNK DISCOVERY VIRGIN 7 SOUNDTRACK COYOTE UGLY CURB/SONY UNIVERSAL 9 10 GOLDEN EARRING THE DEVIL MADE US DO IT 9 g 8 AEROSMITH JUST PUSH PLAY COLUMBIA 9 10 M.C. MARIO M.C. MARIO MIXDOWN 2001 SONY 10 9 NEIL FINN ONE NIL EMI UNIVERSAL V 10 11 EROS RAMAZZOTTI STILELIBERO ARIOLA 10 11 ENYA A DAY WITHOUT RAIN WARNER UK/REPRISE 11 17 HAMPTON THE HAMPSTER HAMPSTERDANCE THE 10 9 ERIC CLAPTON REPTILE REPRISE WARNER 11 14 EMINEM THE MARSHALL MATHERS LP 11 7 CRAZY TOWN THE GIFT OF GAME COLUMBIA/SONY ALBUM SHOCK 11 NEW ST. GERMAIN BOULEVARD FCOMMUNICATIONSPIAS AFTERMATH/UNIVERSAL 12 14 VARIOUS ARTISTS MUCHDANCE 2001 UNIVERSAL 12 21 BOB DYLAN THE BEST OF BOB DYLAN VOLUMES 1 12 8 U2 ALL THAT YOU CAN'T LEAVE BEHIND ISLAND/ 12 16 ERIC CLAPTON REPTILE REPRISE/WEA 13 RE JENNIFER LOPEZ J.LO EPIC/SONY & 2 COLUMBIA SONY UNIVERSAL 13 13 CRAIG DAVID BORN TO DO IT EDEL 14 RE LIMP BIZKIT CHOCOLATE STARFISH AND THE HOT FIVE CRUD/ 13 11 DAFT PUNK DISCOVERY VIRGIN 13 11 POWDERFINGER ODYSSEY NUMBER DOG FLAVORED WATER FLIPANTERSCOPE/UNIVERSAL 14 10 ALEX BRITT! LA VASCA UNIVERSAL 14 13 EMINEM THE MARSHALL MATHERS LP UNIVERSAL 15 13 VARIOUS ARTISTS OH WHAT A FEELING 2 15 9 FIORELLA MANNOIA FRAGILE COLUMBIA INTERSCOPE/UNIVERSAL 14 10 CREED HUMAN CLAY EPIC/SONY EMI/HMG/SONY/WARNER/UNIVERSAL 16 17 JENNIFER LOPEZ J. LO EPIC 15 18 ILSE DE LANGE LIVIN' ON LOVE WEA 15 RE FAITH HILL BREATHE WARNER BROS./WEA 16 17 VARIOUS ARTISTS BIG SHINY TUNES 5 BIG SHINY 5/ 17 19 CARMEN CONSOLI STATO DI NECESSITA CYCLOPE/ 16 20 JENNIFER LOPEZ J.LO EPIC 16 12 DAFT PUNK DISCOVERY LABELSNIRGIN WARNER POLYDOR 17 12 LENNY KRAVITZ GREATEST HITS VIRGIN 17 16 3 DOORS DOWN THE BETTER LIFE REPUBLIGUNIVERSAL 17 NEW ECONOLINE CRUSH BRAND NEW HISTORY EMI VENDITTI SE L'AMORE E AMORE 18 15 MADONNA MUSIC MAVERICK/WARNER BROS./WEA 18 20 ANTONELLO 18 RE VARIOUS ARTISTS LA COMPILATION DES CHAN- 18 16 KANEW AS LONG AS YOU WANT THIS RCA AND THE HOT 19 NEW AUSTRALIAN CAST SHOUT! EPICJSONY RICORDI /BMG SONS DU EMI 19 15 LIMP BIZKIT CHOCOLATE STARFISH PREACHERS KNOW YOUR ENEMY 19 NEW COLDPLAY PARACHUTES EMI 19 20 LENNY KRAVITZ GREATEST HITS VIRGIN/EMI DOG FLAVORED WATER INTERSCOPE/UNIVERSAL 20 NEW MANIC STREET 20 NEW MINA COLLECION LATINA EMI 20 8 DAVE MATTHEWS BAND EVERYDAY RCA/HMG 20 RE THE CORRS UNPLUGGED 143/LAVAWARNER EPIC/SONY

= New Entry RE = R e -Entry Hits Of The World is compiled at Billboard /London by Jessica Watson and Menno Visser. Contact 44- 207 -420 -6003, fax 44- 207 -420 -6014.

54 www.billboard.com BILLBOARD APRIL 14, 2001 www.americanradiohistory.com HITS OF THE WORLD.. 1 N

MUSIC EU ROC HART 04/14/01 & MEDIA SPAIN (AFYVEJALEF MB) 03/29/01 LAST THIS LAST YYI WEEK SINGLES WEEK WEIR SINGLES

1 IT WASN'T ME SHAGGY FEATURING RICARDO 1 1 CARNAVALITO EP KING AFRICA VALE "RIKROK" DUCENT MCA 2 2 LA OTRA ORILLA REINCIDENTES BOA 2 9 BUTTERFLY CRAZY TOWN COLUMBIA 3 4 NOBODY WANTS TO BE LONELY RICKY MARTIN & 3 4 TEENAGE DIRTBAG WHEATUS COLUMBIA CHRISTINA AGUILERA COLUMBIA 4 2 MS. JACKSON LAFACE/ARISTA Mi1SI(' PULS' OUTKAST 4 3 CHASE THE SUN PLANET FUNK VIRGIN 5 3 NOBODY WANTS THE LATEST THE PLANET TO BE LONELY RICKY MARTIN & 5 5 PLAYED-A -LIVE (THE BONGO SONG) SAFRI DUO MUSIC NEWS FROM AROUND CHRISTINA COLUMBIA AGUILERA UNIVERSAL 6 7 PURE AND SIMPLE HEARSAY POLYDOR 6 NEW VOL 1 SCORPIA TEMPO EDITED BY NIGEL WILLIAMSON 7 6 SEUL GAROU COLUMBIA 7 9 STAN EMINEM FEATURING DIDO INTERSCOPE/ 8 5 DAYLIGHT IN YOUR EYES NO ANGELS ZEITGEIST/ UNIVERSAL POLYDOR GERMAN GIRL GROUP No has simul- "These some of most tal- 8 7 HERE WITH ME DIDO ARISTNARIOLA Angels Teget. are the 9 NEW DON'T LET ME BE THE LAST TO KNOW BRITNEY 9 NEW FREE AT LAST SIMON BLANCO Y NEGRO taneously topped the singles, albums, and ented artists on the local electronic music SPEARS JIVE 10 NEW SUPER GIGI D'AGOSTINO FEATURING ALBERTINO 10 NEW PLAYED -A -LIVE (THE BONGO SONG) SAFRI DUO airplay charts in Germany, Austria, and scene," says Vladimir Janic, who com- VALE UNIVERSAL Switzerland. In Germany the single "Day- piled the album. "The Balkans have been ALBUMS ALBUMS Your 1 five of LA OREJA DE VAN GOGH EL VIAJE DE COPPERPOT light in Eyes" sat at No. for the troubled underbelly Europe, but 1 1 DIDO NO ANGEL ARISTA 2 2 DAFT PUNK DISCOVERY LABELSNIRGIN EPIC weeks, racking up sales in excess of 900,000 there's now an exciting new breed of 2 3 PAULINA RUBIO PAULINA MUXXIc 3 3 ERIC CLAPTON REPTILE DUCK/REPRISE units. The album Elle'Ments took the top musical otherness coming through." The 4 4 ANASTACIA NOT THAT KIND EPIC 3 4 ESTOPA ESTOPA ARIOLA 5 6 NO ANGELS ELLE'MENTS ZEITGEIST/POLYDOR 4 2 JARABE DE PALO DE VUELTA Y VUELTA VIRGIN spot three weeks ago and has passed the album is released by Magix in conjunction 6 5 MANIC STREET PREACHERS KNOW YOUR ENEMY 5 7 JOAQUIN SABINA NOS SOBRAN LOS MOTIVOS ARIOLA sales mark of 500,000 units. The group also with the alternative Belgrade radio sta- EPIC 6 RE EMINEM THE MARSHALL MATHERS LP INTERSCOPE/ 7 7 AEROSMITH JUST PUSH PLAY COLUMBIA UNIVERSAL headed both the albums and singles charts tion B 92, which was the subject of the 8 RE EMINEM THE MARSHALL MATHERS LP AFTERMATH/ 7 6 THE BEATLES 1 WMl in neighboring Austria and Switzerland. "I recent book This Is Serbia Calling (Bill- INTERSCOPE 8 5 ERIC CLAPTON REPTILE REPRISEJEASTWEST 7). info Bel- 9 10 MODERN TALKING AMERICA HANSA 9 RE M -CLAN SIN ENCHUFE ORO/WEA can't remember such a magnificent con- board, April Further on the 10 NEW HEAR'SAY POPSTARS POLYDOR 10 10 JENNIFER LOPEZ J.LO EPIC stellation in the past few years," says grade Coffee Shop project is at vladj Johannes Cordes, product manager of .opennet.org. NIGEL WILLIAMSON MALAYSIA (RIM) 04/03/01 GREECE (PricewaterhouseCoopers) 03/30/01 Polydor Zeitgeist pop and international. "If FEMALE LAST THIS LAST anyone has earned this success, then it is SCANDINAVIAN SINGERS Caecilie vrmll WEEK ALBUMS WEEK Wm( ALBUMS these hard-working girls." The most suc- Norby (Denmark), Victoria Tolstoy (Swe- 1 VARIOUS ARTISTS MEGAHIT 10 EMI cessful girl group in German musical histo- den), and Helen Eriksen (Norway) have 2 2 SHEILA ON 7 KISAH KLASIK UNTUK MASA DEPAN 1 1 ERIC CLAPTON REPTILE REPRISE/WARNER SONY 2 2 RICKY MARTIN SOUND LOADED coLUMeIANSONY ry, No Angels is now about to take on the all appeared on Blue Note in recent years, 3 NEW VARIOUS ARTISTS UNFORGETTABLE MEMORIES 3 5 PARADISE LOST I BELIEVE IN NOTHING MINOS rest of the world. "Polydor has had so many and now EMI Finland has added Jukka WARNER 4 DAFT VIRGIN 4 5 SHEILA MAIID 15 EMI 3 PUNK DISCOVERY /EMI inquiries concerning foreign releases," Perko & Hurmio- orkesteri to the label's 5 3 EMINEM THE MARSHALL MATHERS LP INTERSCOPE/ 5 4 MADRUGADA NIGHTLY DISEASE VIRGIN/EMI Polydor managing director Jörg Hellwig roster. The group's Music by Olavi Virta UNIVERSAL 6 6 DIDO NO ANGEL ARISTA/BMG 6 4 VARIOUS ARTISTS SOUND OF MUSIC BOX VOL. 1 says. "No Angels has become the most has sold 7,000 units domestically, a 7 8 EROS RAMAllOTTI STILELIBERO ARIOLA/BMG ROCK important and the hottest story in Europe." remarkable sales figure for a modern jazz 7 NEW PLAN B TOO PRAT POSITIVE TONE 8 NE MANIC STREET PREACHERS KNOW YOUR ENEMY Releases are now scheduled for the U.K., album in Finland. The was B 6 LIMP BIZKIT CHOCOLATE STARFISH AND THE HOT set recently EPIC/SONY DOG FLAVORED WATER INTERSCOPE/UNIVERSAL France, New Zealand, Spain, Russia, released in Japan and throughout Europe 9 10 SOUNDTRACK CHOCOLAT SONY MUSIC MEDIA 9 RE WESTLIFE COAST TO COAST BMG Benelux, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Bul- and features classic songs uniquely rein- 10 RE BACKSTREET BOYS BLACK & BLUE JIVE/BMG 10 RE THE BEATLES 1 EMI garia, and Scandinavia. WOLFGANG SPAHR terpreted with two saxophones, bass, and

IRELAND (IRMA/Chart Track) 03/30/01 BELGIUM/WALLONIA (Promuvi) 04/04/01 drums. "Every Finn knows these songs," THE MUSIC OF STEVE MARRIOT will be cele- says Perko, who plays the saxophone. LAST THIS LAST Wmd WEEK SINGLES WIEEI( Wm( SINGLES brated with a special London show April "We've had a wonderful response even 1 UPTOWN GIRL RCA WESTLIFE 1 3 DJ DADDY DJ DADDY DANCITY/SONY 20, the 10th anniversary of the death of from older people, who thank us for treat- 2 2 IT WASN'T ME SHAGGY FEATURING RICARDO 2 1 WASSUUP! DA MUTTZ WEAM/ARNER the former Small Faces singer. Peter ing the music boldly and humbly." Mean- "RIKROK" DUCENT MCA 3 6 IT WASN'T ME SHAGGY FEATURING RICARDO 3 3 PURE AND SIMPLE HEARSAY POLYDOR Frampton, Glen Matlock, Roger Chap- while, EMI says the next Finnish act to "RIKROK" DUCENT MCNUNIVERSAL 4 4 TEENAGE DIRTBAG WHEATUS COLUMBIA 4 2 SOLAAR PLEURE MC SOLAAR EASTWEST/WARNER man, and ex- Ultravox member Midge appear on Blue Note will be Antti Sarpi- 5 5 WHOLE AGAIN ATOMIC KITTEN INNOCENTNIRGIN 5 4 SEUL GAROU COLUMBIASONY 6 6 I'M LIKE A BIRD NELLY FURTADO DREAMWORKS/ Ure are all confirmed to take part in the la & Severi Pyysalo, whose album is due 6 5 J'EN REVE ENCORE DE PALMAS POLYDOWUNIVERSAL UNIVERSAL concert at the Astoria Theater, organized in June. JONATHAN MANDER 7 NEW ON A TOUS LE DROIT LIANE FOLY VIRGIN 7 8 CLINT EASTWOOD GORILLAZ EMI by Steve Marriot Licensing Ltd., the 8 9 ALWAYS COME BACK TO YOUR LOVE SAMANTHA 8 7 MS. JACKSON OUTKAST LAFACE/ARISTNBMG MUMBA WILD CARD/POLYDOR 9 NEW IF I EVER FEEL BETTER PHOENIX SOURCENIRGIN company responsible for administering ONE OF THE MOST REMARKABLE Belgian 9 7 MR. WRITER STEREOPHONICS Vz 10 10 ONE MORE TIME DAFT PUNK VIRGIN the estate of the singer, who died in a fire. chart successes of the year so far is the I0 PARADISE NEW KACI CURB/LONDON ALBUMS The Small Faces had a string of '60s hits, Adrivalan Orchestra's 50 Top Classics ALBUMS 1 1 VARIOUS ARTISTS 2001: [ODYSSEE DES ENFOIRES including "Lazy Sunday," "Itchycoo (Reli/Mouse Music). After five weeks at 1 1 EVA CASSIDY SONGBIRD Bux STREET/HOT RCNBMG 2 2 DIDO NO /ARISTA Park," and 1 ANGEL CHEEKY 2 2 GAROU SEUL COLUMBIA/SONY "All or Nothing." Marriot then No. on the official Ultratop chart in 3 4 U2 ALL THAT YOU CAN'T LEAVE BEHIND ISLAND/ 3 3 MC SOLAAR CINQUIEME AS EASTWEST/WARNER teamed up with Frampton in Humble Pie, Flanders, the instrumental album had UNIVERSAL 4 8 GERALD DE PALMAS MARCHER DANS LA SABLE 4 7 DAVID GRAY WHITE LADDER IHT which will re -form for the night. Paul sold 35,000 units. Bandleader Adrian POLYDOR/UNIVERSAL 5 NEW HEARSAY POPSTARS POLYDOR Weller and Noel Gallagher, who both cite Van Landschoot conceived the project 5 5 DAFT PUNK DISCOVERY VIRGIN 6 NEW IRISH TENORS ELLIS ISLAND MUSIC MATTERS 6 7 SERGE GAINSBOURG GAINSBOURG- FOREVER Marriot as an influence, are also heavily as an orchestral karaoke album for peo- 7 NEW B ILLY JOEL THE ULTIMATE COLLECTION SONY Music N MERCURY /UNIVERSAL rumored to make an appearance. Plans ple to sing along to and calls it "reality 8 3 POGUES THE VERY BEST OF WARNER.ESP 7 4 MUSICAL ROMEO & JULIETTE MERCURY/UNIVERSAL are being made to film the show for sub- entertainment," offering 52 popular 9 8 DAFT PUNK DISCOVERY VIRGIN 8 NEW PIERRE RAPSAT DAZIBAO VIVA DISC 10 5 MANIC STREET PREACHERS KNOW YOUR ENEMY 9 6 ISABELLE BOULAY MIEUX QU'ICI -BAS Vz sequent DVD Video and CD release. tunes ranging from "Stars and Stripes EPIC 10 NEW HENRI SALVADOR CHAMBRE AVEC VUE SOURCENIRGIN CHRIS BARRETT Forever" to Neil Sedaka's "Oh Carol." "These are the classics in the purest for- AUSTRIA (Austrian IFPI /Austria Top 40) 04/02/01 SWITZERLAND (Media Control Switzerland) 04/03/01 THE MUSIC SCENE in Serbia is beginning to mat. No synthesizers or rhythm sec- LAST MS LAST thrive again under the democratic thaw tions -just the music," Van Landschoot vrmd WEB( SINGLES WEEK Wm( SINGLES that followed the defeat of Slobodan says. MARC MAES BUTTERFLY 4 CRAZY TOWN COLUMBIASONY 1 9 BUTTERFLY CRAZY TOWN COLUMBIA Milosevic's authoritarian regime in last 2 1 DAYLIGHT IN YOUR EYES NO ANGELS POLYDOW 2 1 DAYLIGHT IN YOUR EYES NO ANGELS POLYDOR/ UNIVERSAL UNIVERSAL year's elections. Some of the first flower- "D'SOUND IS an extremely expensive 3 6 TEENAGE DIRTBAG WHEATUS COLUMBIA/SONY 3 4 IT WASN'T ME SHAGGY FEATURING RICARDO ings of this artistic resurgence can be band to operate," says velvet- voiced 4 2 SUPER GIGI D'AGOSTINO FEATURING ALBERTINO "RIKROK" DUCENT MCNUNIVERSAL found on Bel- vocalist Simone, who tells Pulse ZYX that 4 2 NOBODY WANTS TO BE LONELY RICKY MARTIN & 5 3 MS. JACKSON OUTKAST LAFACE/ARISTNBMG CHRISTINA AGUILERA COLUMBIA grade Cof- the group's current Norwegian tour, 6 9 IT WASN'T ME SHAGGY FEATURING RICARDO 5 3 MS. JACKSON OUTKAST LAFACE/ARISTNBMG fee Shop, a which runs through April, features no "RIKROK" DUCENT MCNUNIVERSAL 6 6 HERE WITH ME DIDO ARISTA/BMG less than 13 musicians onstage. 7 NEW DON'T LET ME BE THE LAST TO KNOW BRITNEY compilation After 7 NEW ALL FOR YOU JANET VIRGIN SPEARS JIVE/ZOMBA of 11 experi- two albums on PolyGram Records Nor- 8 5 X XZIBIT LOUD/SONY 8 5 HEAVEN IS A HALFPIPE OPM EAST WEST/WARNER 9 7 ONE MORE TIME DAFT PUNK VIRGIN mental bands way, the funk /R &B -band recently 9 8 SONNEW RAMMSTEIN MOTORUNIVERSAL 10 NEW TEENAGE DIRTBAG WHEATUS COLUMBIA/UNIVERSAL 10 10 THE STORM IS OVER NOW R. KELLY JIVE/ZOMBA representing switched to Virgin Records, which ALBUMS ALBUMS the impres- released Talkin' Talk March 19. The 1 1 NO ANGELS ELLE'MENTS UNIVERSAL sive diversity band needs the expanded lineup for its 1 1 NO ANGELS ELLE'MENTS POLYDOR/UNIVERSAL 2 2 DIDO NO ANGEL ARISTA/BMG 2 2 MOO NO ANGEL ARISTABMG of the musical live work because D'Sound refuses to 3 4 GOTTHARD HOMERUN ARIOLA/BMG 3 3 ELVIS PRESLEY THE 50 GREATEST HITS RCNBMG 4 3 AEROSMITH PUSH PLAY SONY MUSIC MEDIA renaissance rely on computer -generated sounds. 4 4 GIGI D'AGOSTINO TECNO FES VOL. 2 zvx JUST 5 5 ANASTACIA NOT THAT KIND EPIC./SONY 5 5 MAX AUT 1 -13 WARNER BROS./WARNER in the Serbian capital. The bands that "We're playing the kinds of rhythms 6 7 DAFT PUNK DISCOVERY VIRGIN 6 NEW MICHELLE BEST OF EMI are showcased are Vanama, Speed which most people in the business are 7 9 DAFT PUNK DISCOVERY VIRGIN 7 9 DJ ENERGY AIRCRAFT WE/VWARNER Limit, Vukan, Jazzva, It's All About programming," bassist Jonny Sjo ex- 8 NEW LINKIN PARK [HYBRID THEORY] WARNER BROS./ 8 6 ERIC CLAPTON REPTILE REPRISE/WARNER WARNER 9 8 VARIOUS ARTISTS 2001: LODYSSEE DES ENFOIRES Trip, Extravaganja, Welljam, Modern plains. "We have tried to create the 9 NEW AEROSMITH JUST PUSH PLAY COLUMBIA/SONY RCNBMG Quartet, Linear Draft, Chiq Toxiq, and sound ourselves." IA1I R. LOFTHUS 10 6 ERIC CLAPTON REPTILE REPRISE/WARNER 10 NEW GAROU SEUL COLUMBIA/SONY

BILLBOARD APRIL 14, 2001 www.billboard.com 55 www.americanradiohistory.com Merchants

RETAILING DISTRIBUTIONMarketmn DIRECT SALESHOME VIDEOENTER *ACTIVEACCESSORIES Rack River's Websound Provides Soundtrack for Net Shopping BY JOSHUA HOLBREICH activities, shopping for food, shop- watchers say music is a good way merce, the company has seen "very For now, however, some smaller NEW YORK -Rock River Com- ping for clothing, shopping for fur- to maximize the amount of time a healthy average listener times that sites are just happy to provide munications, a specialist in pre- niture," Daniel says. "We take the company spends branding its are far above industry average." streaming audio that makes sense to packaged, branded compilation editorial jump, navigating them image with the consumer. Streaming audio on the Internet their users, and they hope that it will CDs for the likes of Pottery Barn, through the music that's out there "There's no question that radio is enjoying wider acceptance, a fact lead to more money down the line. the Gap, Structure, Starwood and telling them about some great makes you stick around some- that certainly bodes well for the Nerve.com, essentially a Webzine Hotels, Williams- Sonoma, the music for these different activities place longer," says Aram Sinnre- future of radio as a customized for "literary erotica," recently added Limited, Eddie Bauer, and Old in their lives." ich, an analyst at Jupiter Media branding tool. A recent study Nerve Radio to its site. Navy, is looking to create tailored Translation: People who have just Metrix. "There have been sever- released by Arbitron/Edison Media "The whole idea of smart sex for soundtracks for the online shop- purchased a dining table and match- al anecdotal reports I've seen of Research found that 27% of Amer- women and men just fits a whole ping experience, ing chairs from Pottery Barn and icans (more than 61 million) have much in the same wants to show the furniture off at a used Internet audio or video, while 1 way it provides dinner party might not have the ROCK R. I u E R 6% (more than 13 million) use V4 Websound selected music time to go to the record store to pick streaming media each week. The for brick -and- out new music, too. Instead, they report identifies these people as range of media, and included in mortar stores. can buy a Pottery Barn Dinner at [streaming audio] adding sticki- "streamies" and suggests that they that is radio," says Loreli Sharkey, The company Eight CD when they pay for the ness by increasing user intensity are likely to be highly receptive to Nerve radio coordinator. "It has launched a table and get a disc with such din- at a given site by a factor of five advertising. sounds great, and it's totally fun. It DANIEL new subsidiary ner fare as Nancy Wilson's "The and increasing their ad invento- "Compared to those who have doesn't make us any money -it's called Websound Best Is Yet to Come" and Julie Lon- ry over all. It's definitely a dou- never used streaming media, just a nice thing for brand exten- that offers music programming don's "Desafinado." ble- whammy." streamies spend far more time sion and a great service to provide services to E- commerce and online Now the next step is extending Last September, Eddie Bauer online, are more likely to click on for our readers." Nerve's two chan- content sites. a similar strategy on the Web. launched EB360° Radio on Eddie - banner ads, and are twice as likely nels are programmed by Paul Ben - "When you go to a site, there's no One company looking to take that Bauer.com as a complement to its to make online purchases," accord- dat at WABY.com, who sells reason it should be silent," says Jeff step online with Websound is new online magazine, EB360 °. The ing to the report Stren ni i ng Media advertising slots on the channels Daniel, Websound CEO and exec- Volkswagen, which has used radio streams a mix of classic soul at a Crossroads. "In fact, these he provides. utive VP /GM at Rock River. music from the likes of '60s and jazz, and the company says online consumers have higher Bendat, who has also pro- "When you walk into a Pottery British folk singer Nick Drake in that the radio appears to be doing online expenditures, are more like- grammed radio for Delias.com, the Barn store, a lot of thought has its TV ads to help build its brand its job. According to Brian Walker, ly to be employed, and have a high- Web site of the popular clothing been put into the music you hear identity. It's launching a stream- Eddie Bauer's director of E -com- er level of education and income." catalog for girls, and Maxim mag- and can buy there." ing radio application with Web - azine's online site, says that in the To that end, Websound develops sound this month. long run, custom stations will work fully customized, branded media "We're trying to put something for publishers with clearly brand- players for their clients to add to on our Web site that will attract Hastings Making Turnaround ed lifestyle editorial that logically their Web sites. By offering a stream people to it," says Alan Pafenbach, Improvements contains reference to music. Fur- of fully licensed, demographically group creative director for Arnold Fourth - Quarter Figures Reflect thermore, "visitors to their site will targeted music programming, as Worldwide, Volkswagen's adver- BY MATT BENZ kiosks for online ordering and expect to have some kind of music - well as custom audio and visual mes- tising agency. "It's something to lis- Hastings Entertainment's full - digital downloads. related experience. Success will saging, Websound hopes to help ten to while they're looking for a year financial results are evi- For the fiscal year ending Jan. depend upon the host site's support such clients as Pottery Barn, Eddie car, doing research, or applying for dence of the company's rough 31, Hastings posted a net loss of for encouraging their visitors to Bauer, Polo, and Volkswagen attract a car loan. And you can leave our ride in 2000, but $14.6 million, or sample their radio venture." more users to their Web sites and site, but you can continue to listen fourth -quarter $1.25 per share, Volkswagen, for one, plans to do keep them there longer. The players to our music. So it's a way to con- numbers indicate up from a net loss hastungs that by playing DJ and continual- pop up in separate windows and con- tinue the relationship with the per- that the opera- of $2.2 million, or ly challenging its audience when its tain links in order to purchase CDs son sitting at the computer. Mod- tional changes 19 cents per online radio feature, Radio VW, of the music that is streaming, as ern marketing is not just about it's making are share, in 1999. goes live. "It's an experiment, and well as links directly back to the building short -term relationships producing posi- Revenue was $458.2 million, up we'll see how it works," says client's main site. with customers but long -term rela- tive results. And from $445.4 million. Arnold Worldwide's Pafenbach, That's not much different from tionships." more changes The increased net loss who spent some time as a college what Rock River has been doing in As the dotcom shakeout contin- MARMADUKE are in store in stemmed from margin declines radio DJ in his youth. "It's a little traditional stores. "What we've ues, E- commerce companies are 2001, says presi- that were the result of opera- bit like the way alternative FM been doing is hitting them up when desperately trying to find ways to dent /CEO John Marmaduke, tional changes, including Hast - radio was in the '70s. It's not pro- they're doing their other lifestyle bolster their sites, and industry including the addition of in -store (Continued on page .58) grammed to one slice."

The Radio Power Book 2001 contains all the The power of information to make your job easier. Locate Thousands of Listings in a Snap: Comprehensive listings of radio stations in all 15 formats covered information... by Airplay Monitor Consultants: Complete Label Promotion Directory Arbitron Ratings and History for Top 100 Markets How Airplay Monitor Works Order your copy now for $115 plus $7 shipping and handling ($15 for international orders) by calling

your 1 -800- -7119. Fax order to (732) 363 -0338 or mail this ad with payment to: right at 344 your Billboard Directories, P.O. Box 2016, Lakewood, NJ 08701

Please add appropriate sales tax in NY. NJ. PA, CA, TN. MA, IL. OH. VA & DC. Orders payable in U.S. funds only. All sales are final. fingertips! www.billboard.com BDPB3161

56 www.billboard.com BILLBOARD APRIL 14, 2001 www.americanradiohistory.com THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT

Billboard 13ulletfne PAGE 3

The Billboard 200 The Billboard Hot 100 last THE CHART WEEK ask Wed

3 HO I EVE 1 ius VOL. 5, NO. 53 NO 1/gullet/it N1t REF SC( Hand eman,. Liquid Don McLean, Madacy Mx FOP Ink Download Pact Composer Wins Libel Suit Link For New Label 5 01 andleman Co. has Over James Bond Theme finger Don McLean Winner of the 2001 i .amed up with Entertainment to McLean Rec- imprint, which de a home to i various pro- be distributed (less /Nashville, NARM AWARD Billboard Hu&tüz I of Madacy. DAILY NEWS FOR THE INTERNATIONAL MUSIC INDUSTRY bel's first two due April 24, RIAA/MP3Eoard.com Warner Nashville's io-CD set Suits To Go Forward Trans World Puts One Name Bob Saporiti Exits tarry Night,' le from Veteran executlie Related Products and On Its Mall Stores, Web Site Bob recent PBS in hewDY Adllrt k Saporiti yeste day special with has denied N P3Board: Trans World Entertainment Corp. is rebranding its Web site exiled Warner Bras. in e Austin Sym- coal's requeings Marty junction with a lawsuit tween its online and bricks- and -mortar locations, and ready its Nashville staffers who a 12 -song trib- filed by the Web compa- stores for Internet opportunities, including digital distribution. have accepted AOL late country ny last June Bulletin, Trans World's mall stores now operate under the names Time Warner's early- nylas Stank. Nasnvlee June 6, 200%. The judg- Camelot, Record Town, the Wall, For Your Entertainment, Satur- retirement package Division ment would have cleared I day Matinee, and Disc Jockey. Rebranding is slated to begin by (Bulletin, Jan. 25 . anada Ups Small an MP3Board in action the end of the second quarter and will be rolled out nationally Saporiti, who was senior To VP /GM filed later that month by by year's end. The Web site, twec.com, is scheduled to VP of global marketing, : ntertainment the RIAA on 3ehalt of relaunch as fye.com in August. The Albany, N.Y. -based compa- tells Bulletin he will take da has pro - record companies, claim- ny says its freestanding stores- Coconuts, Strawberries, and three to six montes off, oger Graeme ing that the Web firm's Specs -will continue to operate under their existing names. "travelling around the to VP /GM. He links to free music sites Trans World also says that it will launch technology -en- world spreading he in Toronto constitutes copyright hanced stores in four test markets In the fall, under a program word of global peace lits to Koch infringement (Bulletin, called eWorks. Pilot stores will feature kiosks with high -speed through country nusic." (ment presi- June 26, 2000). The Web connections and listening and viewing stations that will -Phy1E5 Sta., Nasnelte ) Frank. judge, however, kept provide customers with the ability to preview any item in the ,r news, Koch active MP3Board's claim store's inventory. There will also be a customer program Sony Still On Top Of -loyalty In the Paint that a letter sent by the in which consumer data will be used to promote customization Japanese Music Biz as signed RZA RIAA to Internet service features in stores and on the Web site. A wider rollout of the Sony Music Ertertain- Digital, who providers alerting them eWorks program is slated for 2002. -anan Gamty NV ment (Japan) is still se the album to the alleged infringe- No. 1 among Japan's lullet" in June. ments has harmed MP3- U.K. To Test record companies, with Board's bus ness. The Chart Group an 18.6% make' share, judge also &lowed Collecting Digital Sales Data according to SoundScan 6466544680, MP3Board's allegation Japan. The resuls rate d.com that the RIAA misrepre- The U.K's Chart Information Network (CIN) has named Toshiba -EMI second, 544683, ard.com sented its business to European digital distributor OD2 and British music portal with an 11.8% stare, and 44207-42046068, ISPs. -EUea, Fozpatnc.k. L A. PlayLouder as partners in a trial to collate digital music Universal Music K.K. BboaM.com r, '; sales and online retail Information. The study could lead to the third, with 10.79E Avex is 3235262322, ard-corn Holyfield's Real Deal i integration of download data in the country's official charts or at No. 4, with a 1.4% , 6466544719, Links Witt Orpheus the creation of a stand -alone download chart. market share; Victor CORI Boxer Evder Holy- Under the agreement, OD2 will supply its sales management Entertainment is No. 5, A6654-4904, trd.com field's Real Deal Rec- . infrastructure to track data from legitimate downloads pur - with 8.3 %. v3-525-2292, olds has signed a four - i chased via PlayLouder, whose Web site delivers material from SoundScan Japan's d.com year distribution deal ¡ Beggars Group and Mushroom Records. The developments rankings are based on

with Orpheus Music/EMI. ; comes six months after CIN announced it would integrate sales 2000 point -of-sales data

Out next mcnth from the . information from U.K. e- tellers (Bulletin, Sept. 15, 2000). provided by music retail-

Atlanta -based B&B and 1 We have the structure in place to connect with Internet retail- i ers nationwide who col-

gospel labe is the single '. ers and take their data in an agreed format, so now it's just a ; lectively accourt for

"Reminiscin by singer i case of watching that grow, CIN chart director Omar Maskaliya i almost 40% of Japan's

Saison. -Gal Mxcneu. L A. i tells Bulletin. -Lars eranan London i market. -Stare MaCmm. Tokyo 02001 BY BFI COMMUNICATIONS INC. No PART OF THIS PUBLICATION MAY BE REPRODUCED WITHOUT THE WRITTEN PERMISSION OF THE PUBLISHER.

New York Los Angeles Nashville Washington DC

www.americanradiohistory.com Merchants & Marketing

HASTINGS MAKING TURNAROUND (Continued from page 56) ings' handling of inventory turns recognize benefits from manage- markdowns "allows us to have newsline... and markdowns, the company ment's focus on our inventory better display space for the most said. Thus, gross profit as a per- cost model." current fashion and trend centage of total revenue in fiscal These year -end results cap a items," explains Marmaduke. 2000 declined to 30.5 %, from rough year for the Amarillo, Increasing the markdown fre- BEST BUY posted net earnings of $189.7 million for the fourth quar- 32.1% in 1999. Texas -based retailer. In March quency shrunk merchandise ter of fiscal 2001, or 89 cents per diluted share, up from $163.8 The company had also incurred 2000, Hastings announced that it margins for the full year by million, or 78 cents per diluted share, in the same period the year $2.7 million in accounting and was restating its earnings for the about $3.3 million. before. For fiscal 2001, net earnings were $395.8 million, or $1.86 legal fees from restating its first three quarters of 1999 and Hastings also set about last per diluted share, compared with $347.1 million, or $1.63 per results for the first three quar- for the previous four years year to increase inventory turns diluted share, in 2000. All figures include results from Musicland ters of fiscal 1999 as well as for because of an accounting error in order to boost cash flow, Group and Magnolia Hi -Fi, which Best Buy acquired in the fourth the previous four fiscal years. that led to the company's under- reduce markdown expense, and quarter. Comparable -store sales for Best Buy stores rose 1.8% (BillboardBulletin, March 10, stating certain costs. Sharehold- enhance inventory offerings. for the quarter and 4.9% for the year. 2000). er lawsuits followed, and the This led to a rise in the volume But Hastings says the fourth - company faced a possible Nasdaq of merchandise Hastings ON DEMAND DISTRIBUTION (0D2), the European digital distribution quarter results reflect the effects delisting of its stock because of a returned to its vendors and a specialist partly owned by Peter Gabriel, unveiled at Plug.In of those operational changes. Net $4.2 million increase in costs Europe in Barcelona, Spain, what it claims is the world's first income for that period was associated with returned prod- secure digital platform to support online rental. OD2's new busi- $200,000, or 20 cents per diluted `In many ways we ucts in 2000. ness model allows online consumers to stream whole catalogs of share, on revenue of $141.3 mil- just went back to the In addition, Hastings' rental - music before selecting the tunes they want to rent as time- limit- lion. For the same period in 1999, video margin declined by $3.6 ed downloads for a fixed fee. OD2 expects to unveil partnerships Hastings posted a net loss of $3 fundamentals that million. The company also said with European online retailers and Web portals by June. The million, or 26 cents per share, on that freight costs rose by $1 mil- technology will also be licensed later this year to other digital revenue of $142.7 million. built the company lion in 2000 as carriers increased distributors for use on Web sites targeting the U.S. and Asia. "In many ways we just went fuel surcharges from 4% to 8 %. back to the fundamentals that over the last 30 Looking ahead, Marmaduke will appear PARADISE MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT showed a net loss of $445,000, built the company over the last All says the first kiosks or 4 cents per share, for the fourth quarter of 2000, compared 30 years," says Marmaduke, years. of our in stores this fall and will offer a with a loss of $1.1 million, or 17 cents per share, for the same peri- whose father, Sam, founded Hast- metrics are pointing touch screen, whose layout will od in 1999. Including an upward accounting adjustment of $1.2 ings in 1968. "All of our metrics be based on the company's Web million for prior sales, revenue was $12.7 million, compared with are pointing in the right direc- in the right site, from which customers can $4.4 million in the fourth quarter of 1999. Separately, Paradise tion, so we're very encouraged." already order and download has requested a hearing with Nasdaq on its possible delisting for Fourth -quarter total gross direction.' music. At the kiosks, they will be failure to maintain a minimum bid price of $1. Its shares have profit as a percentage of total able to search, listen to, and been trading under $1 since Nov. 15, 2000. revenue increased from 27.8% to -JOHN MARMADUKE, order music -including MP3 32.6 %. Hastings says this is most- HASTINGS ENTERTAINMENT files, once the necessary licensing GETMUSIC INTERNATIONAL unveiled its international gateway Web ly the result of its slashing the arrangements are made. page at Plug.In Europe in Barcelona, the company's first major expense associated with the Marmaduke believes the kiosk rollout since launching its London -based operation earlier this return of inventory from $5.7 mil- delay in the filing of its 10 -K can function, in effect, as "an year (BillboardBulletin, Jan. 29). The page (getmusic.com/ lion to $1.1 million. Its new annual report. always alert and informed sales international) will serve as a hub for future country -specific Web approach to inventory markdown Since then, Hastings has person," offering a thorough sites. Meanwhile, GetMusic International has named Mike Hales reduced the expense associated brought itself back into compli- selection of music and artist editorial director. Formerly editorial director for AOL Europe's with that process by $1 million, to ance with the requirements for information. He says they will CompuServe U.K. arm, he reports to managing director David $1.9 million. And a heightened Nasdaq listing and replaced also serve to familiarize cus- Fischer. focus on loss prevention pro- KPMG with Ernst & Young as its tomers with Hastings' Web site. duced a $1.8 million reduction in independent auditor. Marmaduke But while the kiosks will fea- PRINCE, in conjunction with his recently launched NPG Music Club, shrinkage. adds that Hastings has also ture downloading capabilities, will make a new song, "The Work-Pt. 1," available to Napster Offsetting these gains some- strengthened its management Marmaduke made clear his users. While Prince has previously offered unreleased material what was a $3.7 million tax- relat- team, promoting Crow to VP/ thoughts on downloading as a though his official Web site, this is the first time he has teamed ed charge and a $700,000 net CFO last November (Billboard - business model. "Right now, it's with a separate online music site. The song will be featured on decline in margin stemming from Bulletin, Nov. 29, 2000) and underwhelming how little inter- the artist's next album, The Rainbow Children, due later this the higher fuel charges levied by adding Alan Van Ongevalle as VP est there is in paying for digital year. Prince's NPG Music Club is a monthly subscription service freight carriers. for marketing. downloads," he says. "The only offering exclusive music, videos, VIP access to concerts, and "Overall, we are pleased with Lower -than -anticipated sales people who seen to be excited more. the progress we made during the of certain products during the about it are the press. Certainly fourth quarter," said Dan Crow, first three quarters of 2000 not customers -at least when UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP'S Japanese affiliate, Universal Music Hastings Entertainment VP/ prompted the company to mark they see they have to pay for it." K.K., has confirmed a series of personnel and organizational CFO. "Despite a difficult holiday down prices more often in an Napster, he says, is living changes that observers say are aimed at boosting the label's flag- season for retailers, Hastings effort to increase sales, invento- proof of the popularity of free ging sales of domestic product. The changes include the merger maintained a strong margin from ry turnover, and cash flow. music. "You put free music on a of the Universal and Polydor labels into Universal Polydor, a new its core products and began to Boosting the frequency of street corner, you'll have a traffic label that will handle domestic repertoire. Heading Universal jam." Polydor will be Atsushi Kitamura, previously director of domes- In 2001, Hastings will also con- tic repertoire at Warner Music Japan and, before that, an execu- tinue to make over its stores in E X E C U T I V E T U R N T A B L E tive at publisher NTV Music. Universal Music K.K. chairman markets of 50,000 or less to Hiroyuki Iwata will serve concurrently as Universal Polydor include, among other things, chairman until June 30, after which Kitamura will be named chair- DISTRIBUTION. Deven A. Vora is offerings geared to the local man of the new label. Reporting to Kitamura will be Hajime Ima- named associate director, BMG - clientele -such as Christian mura, president of Universal Polydor's Universal division, and Central, BMG IS &T America, at music or Spanish -language prod- Ken Sugaya, president of the Polydor division. Meanwhile, Ikuzo BMG Distribution in New York. ucts. Marmaduke says 15 small - Orita, corporate executive chairman of Polydor K.K., is retiring He was information technology market stores will be made over but will continue to serve as a consultant on an ad hoc basis, and manager, Web development, for this year. Seven other stores will Mitsuo Takaku, corporate executive president of Universal Inter- Lockheed Martin IMS. be expanded, and five new stores national, is "leaving the company to pursue other opportunities." will be opened. Kazu Koike has been promoted to the position of VP of Univer- MUSIC VIDEO. VH1 promotes In 2000, comparable -store sales sal International, effective April 1. He was previously GM of Uni- Eddie Dalva to senior VP of were flat, and Hastings closed versal International. programming, co- productions, VORA KRIM five of its 147 stores. For fiscal and creative affairs for VH1 and 2001, the company forecasts a 4% TBA ENTERTAINMENT reports net income for fiscal 2000 of $101,300, CMT in Santa Monica, Calif. VP of programming, acquisi- rise in comparable -store revenue, a of 31.2 %, and an or 1 cent per diluted share, on revenue of $89 million. Net income VH1 also names Rick Krim tions, and co- productions for gross margin in 1999 was $1.5 million, or 18 cents per diluted share, on revenue executive VP, talent and music VH1 and senior VP, talent acqui- operating- income margin of 1.4 %. of $48.2 million. programming, in New York. sitions and marketing, for EMI Hastings projects earnings per They were, respectively, senior Music Publishing. share of 40 cents.

58 www.billboard.com BILLBOARD APRIL14,2001 www.americanradiohistory.com Merchants & Marketing Billboard APRIL 14, 2001 Top Independent Albums,.

- COMPILED FROM A NATIONAL SAMPLE OF RETAIL STORE, MASS MERCHANT. SoundScan® Y 1 AND INTERNET SALES REPORTS COLLECTED. COMPILED, AND PROVIDED 8Y 11111 w U Dream Syndicate's Wynn Issues `Miracles' 3 3 E N Ñ ARTIST TITLE 3 3. ,. & NUMBER (SUGGESTED LIST PRICE OR EQUIVALENT) on His Down There label; Billy Boy Boogies --Ilia No. i /r.11 JIM JOHNSTON WORLD WRESTLING FEDERATION: WWF THE MUSIC VOLUME 5 1 1 6 DOWN THERE ONE MO' TIME: the public eye such living legends SMACK DOWN! 8830 /KOCH (11.98/18.98) 5 weeks at No. 1 Way back in the day, when Decla- of jazz and R &B as McShann, BIZZY BONE Jay 2 2 2 THE GIFT rations of Independents was Rosco Gordon (a recent Flag AMC 71150 (11.98/17.98) BAHA MEN A' 3 3 36 WHO LET THE DOGS OUT scrounging around on the punk rock Waver and current W.C. Handy S -CURVE 751052 /ARTEMIS (11.98/17.98) Mil scene in Los Angeles, we CONJUNTO PRIMAVERA often Award nominee), and the late ANSIA DE AMAR palled around with Steve Wynn, Jimmy Witherspoon. These U NEW FONOVISA 6104 (8.98/12.98) ESTE BAN singer /guitarist for the Dream swinging, newly recorded sessions 05 NEW DAYSTAR 8832 (18.98/25.98) LIVE!

Syndicate. augmented by respectfully 9 2 MR. SHORT KHOP are DA KHOP SHOP In the early '80s, Wynn, like by Chris Morris conducted and well- informed inter- © HEAVYWEIGHT 2150 * /TVT (10.98/16.98) 8 VARIOUS ARTISTS TWISTA PRESENTS: NEW TESTAMENT 2K STREET SCRIPTURES COMPILATION 4 many musicians in the DIY L.A. views by Petersen, who is also the LEGIT BALLIN' 0001 (11.98/17.98)

punk community, started his own longtime host of the Natch'l Blues 7 LOUIE DEVITO 8 19 N.Y.C. UNDERGROUND PARTY VOLUME 3 label, Down There Records. The of L.A. -based Cleopatra Records show at CKUA Edmonton. E- LASTIK 5002 (16.98 CD) IM 7 FREDRO STARR imprint issued the Dream Syndi- that specializes in themed pack - Now it's Arnold's turn. And that 9 5 OTHER PEOPLES MONEY /IN THE PAINT 8180 /KOCH (11.98/17.98) FIRESTARR cate's debut, as well as EPs and ages, reissues, and front -line turn was a long time coming: He BANDA EL RECODO LO 13 2 CONTIGO POR SIEMPRE... LPs by Green on Red, Naked dance product; New York -based says he first met Robillard during an FONOVISA 6102 (8.98/12.98) ME FUNKMASTER FLEX 17 fUNKMASTER FLEX: MINUTES FUNK, IV: THE MIXTAPE Prey, the Romans, and Top rock and pop label Bodyguard Australian tour the musicians did 11 6 LOUD 1961* (12.98/18.98) 60 OF VOLUME Jimmy & the Rhythm Pigs. Records.com, which bows at the together about five years ago. DELBERT MCCLINTON 12 15 4 NOTHING PERSONAL (Yours truly penned liner notes for distributor with Guilty Pleasures; "I was amazed," says Arnold. NEW WEST 6024 (17.98 CD) NICKEL CREEK the latter set.) a June 19 release by L.A. "Duke knew all my 17 13 NICKEL CREEK metal tunes, all the 13 SUGAR HILL 3909 (16.98 CD) EIM In the intervening years, Wynn unit Quiet Riot; and Nashville - licks. He was right there on top of SEPULTURA 14 4 2 NATION has recorded extensively, with the based RMG Records, a country - it ... I knew that Duke was about ROADRUNNER 8560 (17.98 CD) DOLLY PARTON now- defunct Dream Syndicate and skewed label with new albums due the player I'd run 11 10 greatest guitar 15 SUGAR HILL 3927 (10.98/16.98) LITTLE SPARROW under his own name. "I think, with from Eddy Raven, James/Dean, into for years and years. I knew I KIM BURRELL 16 12 4 LIVE IN CONCERT my records here and in Europe, Ricky Lynn Gregg, and Don couldn't lose." TOMMY BOY GOSPEL 1450/TOMMY BOY (10.98/16.98) SLIPKNOT I've been on every label in histo- Williams ... L.A. metal label Cen- Everything came together after 17 16 64 SLIPKNOT I AM (11.98/17.98) ry, except Excello," Wynn Media 8655*/ROADRUNNER Mg says tury Records has renewed Arnold guested on Petersen's pro- ANTHONY KEARNS/RONAN TYNAN/FINBAR WRIGHT 18 10 4 THE IRISH TENORS: ELLIS ISLAND with a chuckle. its exclusive distribution deal with gram in 1999. Sessions were soon MUSIC MATTERS 9020 (13.98/17.98) Mii ME FIRST AND THE GIMME GIMMES Not every experience has been Caroline Distribution in New organized, with Arnold fronting 19 14 2 BLOW IN THE WIND pleasant: In 1999, virtually York. FAT WRECK CHORDS 620* (14.98 CD) MI days Century has been handled Robillard's group (which also PAUL ANKH 2U NEW LIVE 2000 after the release of his album My by Caroline since June 1997. The includes another previous Flag ANKH 0002 (19.98 CD) Midnight, the label it, SOUNDTRACK that issued label will issue new albums by Waver, "Sax Gordon" Beadle). 21 19 43 LOVE & BASKETBALL Zero Hour, abruptly went out of Iced Earth, Savatage, Meshug- The album is a saucy and enter- OVERBROOK 39001 /NEW LINE (12.98/17.98) THREE 6 MAFIA WHEN THE SMOKE CLEARS SIXTY 6, SIXTY 1 20 42 business. "The timing was horri- gah, Skinlab, Candiria, and taining set, highlighted by Arnold's 22 HYPNOTIZE MINDS 1732 /LOUD (11.98/17.981 ble on Wynn. BAD BOY JOE that," says "It was Death later this year ... Emerge ingratiating singing and rough'n' 22 5 THE BEST OF FREESTYLE 23 WHAT IF 364 /E- LASTIK (15.98 CD) MEGAMIX disastrous." Distribution and DNA in Wood - rockin' harp blowing. Before he even MIII VARIOUS ARTISTS 18 4 FAT MUSIC VOLUME 5: LIVE FAT, DIE YOUNG He adds, "I'm not going to be land, Calif., have brought Michael reached his teens, Arnold learned 24 FAT WRECK CHORDS 613* (6.98 CD) signing with a major label again Hamner on board as phone sales the fundamentals of the instrument SPINESHANK 25 27 22 THE HEIGHT OF CALLOUSNESS without a song and dance, and I representative. He will work with from John Lee Williamson (also ROADRUNNER 8563 18.98/13.98) JOHN DIGWEED 24 5 LOSOS ANGELES didn't want to be with just one both Emerge sales manager Mi- known as "Sonny Boy Williamson 26 019 /STUDIO K7 (18.98 CD) -GLOBAL UNDERGROUND more indie label [So] I said, 'If chelle Haunald and DNA account I "), who was murdered in Chicago MEIK18Hó2WóRóRD ... CD1 NEW THREE WISHES I'm going to go with an indie, I'll development manager Mike Wal- in 1948. (11.98/16.98) PRODIGY OF MOBB DEEP 23 20 go with my own indie.' " thall and will focus on such niche - "He was my idol," Arnold says of 28 INFAMOUSNIOLATOR 1873*/LOUD (12.98/17.98) H -N -I -C Thus, on June 5, Wynn's new oriented lines as See for Miles, Williamson. "There was nobody else PAUL OAKENFOLD 29 33 26 PERFECTO PRESENTS ANOTHER WORLD album, the ambitious two -CD set Delmark, and Bear Family. playing harmonica at the time LONDON -SIRE 31035 (19.98 CD) MI1 JOSH JOPLIN GROUP 28 10 USEFUL MUSIC Here Come the Miracles, will be . He was the first harmonica play- 30 ARTEMIS 751058 (13.98 CD) IM released on the resuscitated Down FLAG WAVING: Chicago blues er I heard." STEPHEN MALKMUS 31 29 7 STEPHEN MALKMUS There imprint. The album will be demigod Billy Boy Arnold steps Arnold -who wrote and first MATADOR 444* (16.98 CD) El VICTOR CALDERONE 49 2 E distributed by Innerstate Records, forward April 17 with Boogie n recorded the timeless Chicago blues 32 TOMMY BOY SILVER LABEL 1433 * /TOMMY BOY (17.98 CD) =VC2 VOL. 2 the San Francisco label/distributor Shuffle, the singer/harmonica play - classic "I Wish You Would" (covered JONATHA BROOKE 33 47 7 STEADY PULL operated by guitarist Russ Tol- er's first album in six years. by everyone from the Yardbirds to BAD DOG 60801 /KOCH (17.98 CD) mg CAPONE -N- NOREAGA man close friend of Wynn's and The collection is the latest in a David Bowie and the Blasters) 34 21 20 THE REUNION -a - TOMMY BOY 3110* (12.98/18.98) a former Down There artist him- delightful and invaluable series contributed half a dozen fresh origi- EVA CASSIDY 35 RE -ENTRY TIME AFTER TIME self-and his partner Pat Thomas. produced by Canada's Stony Plain nals to the album. He also covers a BLIX STREET 10073 (16.98 CD) DJ MARK FARINA has issued in - 36 2 Innerstate similar Records Edmonton, Alberta. pair of tunes by San Francisco blues 36 OM 30165* (16.98 CD) MUSHROOM JAll 3 material in the past: The company (The label is distributed in the U.S. man Jimmy McCracklin and two DASHBOARD CONFESSIONAL 31 41 2 THE PLACES YOU HAVE COME TO FEAR THE MOST has also distributed albums by by Emerge.) The brainchild of numbers penned by Ray Charles. VAGRANT 354 (11.98 CD) Richard Lloyd of Television and label head Holger and P ETE TONG Petersen "Ray Charles -him and B.B. CD NEW FFRR 31159/LONDON -SIRE (17.98 CD) ESSENTIAL MIX Matt Piucci of Rain Parade (a guitar titan/producer Duke Robil- King are at the top of my list," MAC MALL 39 32 5 IMMACULATE contemporary of the Dream Syn- lard, the records have returned to Arnold says. "Ray covers all of it and SESED OUT /MOSES SOUL 1535 /BAYSIDE (11.98/16.98) DJ IRENE dicate during the early -'80s "Pais- does it so well. You gotta be careful 40 43 7 AUDIO UNDERGROUND V 1 UC 1022 /STRICTLY HYPE (16.98 CD) II ley in L.A.). Underground" heyday [when you perform his songs]-you LORDS OF ACID 41 25 5 FARSTUCKER Wynn says, "It's a fitting record could make a fool out of yourself!" ANTLER SUBWAY 6969* /NEVER (17.98 CD) JOHN HIATT to be on Down There. I'm working Few bluesmen are as personable 42 35 22 CROSSING MUDDY WATERS with [ex -Green on Red member] or as VANGUARD 79576 (16.98 CD) easy to converse with as LARS FREDERIKSEN AND THE BASTARDS 26 2 LARSARS FREDERIKSEN THE Chris Cacavas and [Giant Sand Arnold, who is also an amazing 43 80438 */EPITAPH (16.98 CD) AND BASTARDS front man] Howe Gelb, old- school fount of blues knowledge. "I was a KINGPIN SKINNY PIMP \44J NEW BASIX DA PRODUCT people ... It makes sense." collector," he explains. "I had all 9340 (11.98/16.98) 27 SOULFLY At first listen, Here Come the the 78s, and a lot of LPs, and now I 45 45 ROADRUNNER 8565 (11.98/17.98) PRIMITIVE DROPKICK MURPHYS Miracles -which was cut during have all the CDs ... Every time I'd 31 8 SING LOUD SING PROUD 46 HELLCAT 80430* /EPITAPH (16.98 CD) an Wynn's extended hiatus in Tucson, buy a new Sonny Boy Williamson SHERRIE AUSTIN 38 2 FOLLOWIN' A FEELIN' Ariz., last year -is an ambitious record, it was like a new miracle 47 WE 1161 /MADACY (16.98 CD) new entry in his discography. happened." DESMOND PRINGLE 48 48 8 LOYALTY We're pleased to see it arrive on Though Arnold seldom per- TOMMY BOY GOSPEL 1384/TOMMY BOY (10.98/16.98) Mg EVERLAST 34 24 EAT AT his worthy imprint. forms in his hometown of Chicago 49 TOMMY BOY 1411* (12.98/18.98) WHITEY'S ( "The gigs don't pay that well," he LEE WILLIAMS AND THE SPIRITUAL QC'S RE -ENTRY GOOD TIME QUICK HITS: Navarre has explains), he plans to hit such cp MCG 7018 ..., .1. ;-, ® Top Independent Albums are current titles that are sold via independent dislribubun, including those which are fulfilled via major branch distribu- sealed new exclusive distribution Texas towns as Dallas and Austin tors. °Albums with the greatest sales gains this week. Recording Industry Assn. Of America (RIAA) certification for net shipment 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 deals with several labels. Moving in April, sharing the stage with (Diamond). Numeral following Platinum or Diamond symbol indicates album's multi -platinum level. For boxed sets. and double albums with a running time of 100 minutes or more, the RIAA multiplies shipments by the number of discs and /or tapes. RIM Latin awards. O Certification for net ship- to the New Hope, Minn. -based fellow harp blower Gary Primich ment of 100,000 units (Oro). G Certification of 200,000 units (Platino). / ' Certification of 400,000 units (Multi- Platino). Asterisk indicates vinyl LP is available. Most tape prices are suggested lists. Tape prices marked EP and most CD prices are equivalent prices, which are projected from firm are Big Eye Music, a division ARNOLD and his band. wholesale prices. IN indicates past or present Heatseeker title. 42001, Billboard/BPI Communications. and SoundScan, Inc.

BILLBOARD APRIL14,2001 www.billboard.com 59 www.americanradiohistory.com Merchants & Marketing

Valley Media Brings In A New CEO To Try To turn The Company's Fortunes Around CHANGES: The board of directors industry for almost a year now and chandisers' annual convention, has SECURITY at Valley Media has brought in a that despite the changes made at been coming on strong, contesting turnaround specialist as the compa- the company, it has yet to return to Valley for every dollar in business. ny's new CEO. The new guy is Peter profitability. That, at the very least, squeezes Berger, who most recently was a "There have been over the last 15 profits in business won; and growth For ALL Media Software managing director of Ventana Ven- to 18 months a number of problems is even more difficult in instances tures, a vulture fund focusing on dis- related to the growth of Valley," he where AEC wins. With the topline tressed technology companies. says. "Barney made many changes, not growing as quickly as anticipat- Before that, he was CEO at eDental- which has helped the company, ed, Valley has plenty of capacity at Store, a business -to-business service its two distribution centers. CD DVD Video Game provider, which he merged into its In the words of one industry par- No. 1 competitor, Dental Exchange. ticipant, who thinks Valley should In the early '90s he oversaw a $900 RETAIL shut down one of its warehouses, million division of ConAgra Foods "Now is the time for Valley to slash, Corp. burn, and pillage, to cut costs." T ACK But Berger sees things different- Berger replaces Barney Cohen, by Ed Christman who had been serving as acting ly. "To shut one warehouse down is CEO. Cohen, Valley's founder, not an attractive alternative at this remains chairman of its board. point. We have enough business to Sources say the Valley board had although those improvements have keep both open. We would rather considered bringing Berger aboard not yet shown up in the marketplace lower our costs by building revenues last summer, but Cohen is said to or the numbers. But Valley is like an rather than slash, burn, and pillage." have resisted the idea at that time. ocean liner. You can turn the wheel, The introduction of Berger to the Jim Miller, president of Valley and but you won't see the change in the turnaround process buys Valley the a member of the board, acknowl- direction for a while." luxury of more time before it has to i edges that "it's been a longer road As for the changes that have been decide whether to close down one of than we hoped, and Valley is not made, "now it's just a matter of its warehouses. It also buys more making the kind of progress we implementing that plan," he adds. time from Valley's financial and prod- hoped to make." But he attributes Some wonder if that plan includes uct suppliers, i.e., the banks and the that partially to the softness of the closing down one of the company's majors, which are anxious to see the music business. warehouses. Valley has two state -of- turnaround become successful. Nonetheless, the Valley board, the -art distribution facilities, one in Since Berger also has experiences anxious to complete the turnaround, Lexington, Ky., and the other in in M &A (Wall Street parlance for decided to bring in "fresh horsepow- Woodland, Calif., where the compa- mergers and acquisitions), some er," Miller explains. "The manage- ny is headquartered. Valley built wonder if he has been brought in to Call AMA Security Products for details. ment team appreciates the addition- both warehouses in anticipation of shop Valley. But in Retail Track's A world leader in media software security. al help." business growth that has never view, a Valley sale at this point Berger says his Valley mission is materialized. would not be attractive, from either 80662604310 simple: "Do what we have done in Moreover, Alliance Entertainment the buyer's or the seller's point of the past; do it better and right." He Corp. (AEC), which won a large view. If you are Barney Cohen and recognizes, however, that Valley has wholesaler of the year award at the the other Valley shareholders, you been sending that message to the National Assn. of Recording Mer- have to be distressed that Wall Street is valuing the company at only $6.3 million, based on the 75 cents a share that the company closed at on April 3. With that kind , of valuation, it's hard to get what the r r and exclu shareholders would consider fair market value for a business, let CJI 1A.0A3 alone a premium. Conversely, the buyers of Valley, y ^s+i1-,p even if they could get it for the bar- gain basement price of $6.3 million, would not likely make the deal be- ÿped. cause of Valley's debt level, which was $422 million at the end of the third quarter, the company's most recent reporting period. While the C°mptete company's debt is offset by the `... `atabe company's large receivables and inventory, a Valley acquisition would mean first resolving the debt issues, which would be a substan- tial undertaking. Berger says selling Valley isn't on his agenda. "We have a good foundation for long -term success. -44.1,bn h! My job is to make sure that what www.aent.com we are doing here is smart. If oth- For your One ers take notice of what we accom- Stop needs. plish and there is a good capital opportunity, the directors should Call now at 800 -635 -9082 look at it accordingly." Fax: 954 -340 -7641 or visit us on the web. ONE STOP GROUP MAKING TRACKS: Ed Franke, formerly national director of sales at AEC locations: CD One Stop, Bethel, CT Bassin Distributors, Coral Springs, FL Abbey Road, LA Atlanta Philadelphia Los Angeles (3) Sacramento ssin CD MCA, joins Koch Entertainment as pbbQy Roud Long Beach Nashville [2) Tampa /St. Pete Lake Tahoe B Uí0R5 Madison San Diego Dallas Charlotte Chicago Milwaukee Denver Columbus VP of sales. Also, Bob Cahill, for- k ._.. merly head of sales at V2, joins Koch International as VP of sales.

60 www.billboard.com BILLBOARD APRIL 14, 2001 www.americanradiohistory.com Merchants & Marketing

CANADA'S BET.E & STEF SERVE UP THEIR OWN BRAND OF BOSSA NOVA (Continued from page 52)

college in Montreal to study psychol- before the pair started performing some vocal exercises, because she had ings, they recorded in 1995 a five - time to release an album," says Bet.e, ogy and then theater. "I really wanted regularly together. no training. I'd never met someone song cassette for $500 Canadian laughing. "We had a thousand to be a singer, but I was scared to try "We started hanging around like her who had that drive. She would ($320). Two years later, they re- pressed, and, luckily, it just took off." it," she recalls. together and getting into all of this get us all these gigs -she's a door - corded another cassette, which Currently, the two are seeking to From age 16, Stef played guitar in great bossa nova and samba reper- breaker." cost $2,000 Canadian ($1,270). expand their touring base across jazz and rock bands in Montreal. At toire," recalls Bet.e. "I was bowled A six -month residency at Le Plan- Local retailers Archambault, Canada and preparing a boss nova - 21, he traveled to Paris for four years over by how beautiful this music ete restaurant helped cement their HMV, and Sam the Record Man styled album of their own composi- to study vocal jazz, piano, and arrang- was. My musical roots start with partnership, and the duo became a fix- then began selling the cassette. tions. One of their goals is to eventu- ing. During his time there, he became R &B-Stax/Volt and Atlantic. Lis- ture in Montreal's emerging lounge Encouraged by the chains' staff, ally make a musical pilgrimage to attracted to the city's Latin music tening to bossa nova and samba was scene. In time, they expanded from the pair released a CD. They com- Brazil -bossa nova's home. "We are scene. "I loved the sound and the sen- an awakening." being a duo to a full band of six. Ini- bined songs from the two cassettes dying to go there, but we've been so suality of the music," he says. "She brought me back into jazz," tially, Bet.e did all of the vocals, but to make the compilation CD, which busy," says Bet.e. "We don't want to Returning to Montreal, Stef played recalls Stef. "Then I showed her the she encouraged Stef to sing as well. was issued in December 1998. go there just for two weeks. We want guitar for two years with a local bossa nova stuff. I had to teach her Initially, in order to get book- "We didn't know it was the worst to record an album there." grunge band before linking up with Bet.e. Their first engagement togeth- er happened by chance when Bet.e's sister asked them to perform at her wedding. But it would be a year

1 II 1 ECHO AWARDS IMPACT (Continued from page 51) May 2 -6 Los Angeles, CA Ayman, Anastacia, and Janet Don't now! Jackson." Referring to the East - delay!! Register West /Warner R &B vocalist's win You can't afford NOT to be at THE event of the year for Indie Music! in the national male artist cate- Don't come to the AFIM Convention for all the reasons you know. gory, Adrian adds, "Ayman's Echo Award will definitely be a Come for all the reasons you DON'T know!! further boost to his popularity." Other leading retail executives acknowledge that the Echo A- Keynote - Michael HaEntjEs of Ede! will address convention Crash Course Panels - newcomers to the wards have a limited impact on al- bum sales. "As we suspected attendees Thursday, May 3'd! indie music biz Learn from leading industry would be the case, the Echo WEd Night Welcome Reception experts Awards have had no direct effect Hosted by Bayside Ent Dist - BED Panels / Workshops - Informative and on sales figures," says Wolfgang To perform: often controversial discussions on the "hot Orthmayr, managing director of topics" in indie music World of Music (WOM). Settie (33"1 Street Records) Trade Show - Exhibitors include labels, "Artists who performed live at Timothy Schmidt (of the Eagles) (Lucan Records / Mailboat Records) distributors, manufacturers, suppliers. Open the gala sold no more than is usu- Thursday Night Out Party @ LA House of Blues! ally the case after appearing in a to all convention attendees and all area and TV broadcast. Basically I think To perform: regional retailers Ayman has Michael & already reached a Franti Spearhead (Six Degrees Records) SIG (Special Interest Group) Meetings - maximum level of sales potential. Supreme Beings of Leisure (Palm Pictures) But due to an increase in aware- Meetings which address genre specific needs / ness about him, the album man- IndiE Awards Ceremonies - Saturday night - AFIM Indie Award interests aged to re -enter the WOM top 50 winners will be announced! [in -store chart]. It's hard to say Dr. Demento to host! how many of the Echo compila- tion CDs we'll be selling. Performers include: "Having said that," Orthmayr Jonatha Brooke (Bad Dog Records) adds, "the Echo Awards have truly David Gough (Dorohn Records) gained in stature over the past Sonic Tribe (Soundings of the Planet) three years, so that I can say they add'I info? Conta -aAM: IndiE Lounge to immediately follow the Indie Awards - are now at the same level as the Phone :0-6 1-65 6 -6 - Brit Awards in terms of the event's hosted by Navarre Corp (performers TBA) image, exposure, and the interna- Email: infoPafim.org tional artists who attend the gala." Box 988 - 147 E Main St - Whitesburg, KY 41858 Orthmayr praises the role of Gerd Gebhardt, the president of Warner Music Northern and Cen- Visit the AFIM tral Europe and chairman of Echo WEbsitE organizer the German Phono- graphic Academy, in raising the at Hotel info: event's profile. "Awareness of the www.afIm.org awards, and their prestige, has The Regal Biltmore For the latest, up -to -date, Thanks grown significantly, and I really 11 Hotel - Los Angeles, CA respect Gerd Gebhardt for all the complete convention to these For reservations, phone RPM effort he has put into making that schedule and info sponsors: ó°'oeuon possible." 800 -245 -8673 To join AFIM Alexander Wessendorf, manag- (be sure to ask for the AFIM To ing director of Top Music Inter- register for the '01 guaranteed low rate!) national, agrees that the sales AFIM Convention NAVAIRIR P impact of the Echo Awards is _ R A T I O N "moderate." But, he adds, "the s`áG effect is increasing from year to RSB year. New artists and young SSDDIATIDN FOR artists benefit the most. For established artists, the Echo MDSID...because it's still about Awards make no difference in INDEPENDENT the Music terms of record sales."

BILLBOARD APRIL 14, 2001 www.billboard.com 61 www.americanradiohistory.com New Media MERCHANTS & MARKETING Wireless Delivery Of Audio, Video Makìng Haltìng Progress This column was written by Kai ly connected to the Internet, as take up to two years before con- the company may be heading. It R. Lofthus in Stockholm. well as a per- minute fee for the sumers pick up on 3G- capable features the wireless Bluetooth time they spend downloading or SITES+ mobile phones. "We believe it's technology, a radio -based link THE PROMISE of easy access to streaming a song. media companies like CNN which that connects the phone with a audio and video via the wireless The first of these 3G phones are SOUNDS will drive the development of 3G laptop at a speed of 43.2 kilobits Web is the intriguing next frontier utilizing the general packet radio mobile technology before the con- per second. in the development of the online services (GPRS) technology, pro- sumers do," he says. Going in a similar direction are music industry. viding "always-on" Internet access At the same time, the mobile - PDA and computer companies But even in Europe, which has at between 115 and 384 kilobits per the Stockholm -based media, A &R, phone companies are focusing re- such as Compaq, Psion, Hand- long led the U.S. in the adoption of second. (The most optimistic fore- and technology company. Popwire sources on developing technologi- spring, and Palm. They're begin- casts predict two megabits per sec- has also started 3G testing with its ning to include GSM (global sys- ond within two years and five to 10 own invention, the Mobile Internet tem for mobile communications) `With the technology, megabits per second within five to Reporter, a patented technology 'It's one thing to components in their devices, 10 years.) Motorola has already for transmitting moving pictures be able to deliver allowing consumers to get direct it's also possible for launched a GPRS -capable phone in to a mobile phone via a digital cam- access to wireless services with- a to get closer to Europe, the Timeport p7389i. era and an unidentified hardware streaming audio out having to go through their fan (Other mobile companies- Nokia, application. mobile phones. Steps are also the artist, but still Ericsson, and Siemens -have not.) Anders Norström, managing and video, but it's being taken by these companies The only company with a broad director of Popwire, says, "We to incorporate playback capabil- on the terms of the and significant intention to move had this technology developed in another thing to ity of music and videos. Compaq, into the regional European mar- order to be able to conduct simul- for instance, is already working record company, ket is Tokyo -based NTT DoCo- taneous broadcasts from clubs in deliver what the with Microsoft to include the Mo. The company has announced Tokyo and New York City. With consumer is actually Windows Media Player in its the management, a joint venture with KPN Mobile the technology, it's also possible iPaq product series. and the artist.' in the Hague, the Netherlands, for a fan to get closer to the artist, willing to pay for.' All of these developments are and Telecom Italia Mobile in but still on the terms of the record promising, to be sure. But one -ANDERS NORSTRÖM, POPWIRE Rome. The joint venture will tar- company, the management, and -OLA BERGVALL, sign of the halting progress is get at least 30 million subscribers the artist. It's a whole other inter- MUSICBRIGADE found on two Web site addresses in Belgium, Italy, Germany, and activity when fans are allowed to registered by insightful individu- wireless technology, it's too soon the Netherlands this year with follow artists at concerts, chat als in Brazil and the U.S. some to say when the future will arrive. its i -mode service. The new com- with them, etc." cal features and infrastructures two years ago. The addresses - Development efforts by manufac- pany, to be based in the Hague, In Norström's opinion, it will and outsourcing the production musicwireless.com and wireless - turers of mobile phones, personal will also make its services avail- and manufacture of the actual music.com -will certainly be digital assistants (PDAs), and con- able to customers in Austria, phones. sought after as potentially valu- tent providers have focused on the France, Greece, Spain, and Tur- While Nokia hasn't yet an- able domains. At present, howev- potentially gilt -edged market for key, although these will be added TRAFFIC TICKER nounced any 3G models, its new er, both are empty sites, still streaming or downloadable audio at a later stage. DoCoMo declined Top Online Retail Sites 6210 phone shows which direction under construction. and video, as well as news and in- to comment on its European formation for consumers. plans, citing capital- raising ini- Unique Visitors in 000s) But uncertainties exist. The tiatives in Japan. Billboard APRIL 14, 2001 World Intellectual Property Orga- In a sign of the high stakes in- TOTAL VISITORS nization's Internet treaties have volved at this early stage in the AT WORK A HOME been in the pipeline for more than wireless Web game, other poten- 1. amazon.com 17,248 Top Internet Album Sales_ four years. Music content for wire- tial players, including Nokia, 2. barnesandnoble.com 4,901 4,383 w COMPILED FROM INTERNET SALES REPORTS SoundScan °° Ericsson, Siemens, and Vizzavi (a 3. cdnow.com w less applications from major re- 3 3 óF- COLLECTED, COMPILED, AND PROVIDED BY ópá 4. bmgmusicservice.com 3 305 1111111 mó And in -based joint venture be- N Ñ TITLE cord companies is limited. London 5. columbiahouse.com 3,531 ÿ., á 35 IMPRINT & NUMBER/DISTRIBUTING LABEL ARTIST m2 this time of dotcom meltdowns, tween Vivendi and Vodafone), also 6. walmart.com 2 343 A 2,268 the challenge of securing capital to declined to be interviewed. 7. buy.com -Nos No. 1 11111 --- keep operations afloat -while spokesman for Siemens in the 8. bestbuy.com 2,229 DROPS OF JUPITER TRAIN 6 1 16 2 waiting for consumer spending to U.K. says, "We're making phones 9. towerrecords.com 458 AWARECOLUMBIA 69888;CRG I week at No. 1 10. samgoody.com 199 SONGBIRD EVA CASSIDY pick up -keeps new businesses on capable of playing music, but 2 10 5 not prepared to discuss it." BLIX STREET 10045 a shoestring. we're 0 BROTHER, WHERE ART THOU? SOUNDTRACK HOUSEHOLD INCOME 3 3 13 14 It's clear teenagers are inclined Meanwhile, Ola Bergvall, direc- MERCURY (NASHVILLE) 170069 $15,000- $39,900/YEAR EVERYDAY A' DAVE MATTHEWS BAND 3 to spend money on sending text tor of wireless and broadband at 2 5 4 RCA 67988 messages, downloading ringing MusicBrigade, the Stockholm - 1. amazon.com 4,203 NEW YOU SHAWN COLVIN 2. bmgmusicservice.com 1,424 WHOLE 101 tones, and displaying logos. But based music video streaming com- 5 NEW COLUMBIA 69889/CRG 3. cdnow.com 1,161 there is some question as to pany (partly owned by EMI Re- REPTILE ERIC CLAPTON 4. barnesandnoble.com 1,086 1 3 31 6 DUCK/REPRISE 47966/WARNER BROS. whether they will adopt other, corded Music), says, "It's one thing 5. columbiahouse.com 940 7 LIVE FROM MARS BEN HARPER AND THE INNOCENT CRIMINALS 70 more costly technologies. Those to be able to deliver streaming 6. walmart.com 824 NEW VIRGIN 10079* 7. bestbuy.com 622 technologies include the wireless audio and video, but it's another CROUCHING TIGER, HIDDEN DRAGON SOUNDTRACK 69 8 RE -ENTRY application protocol services, thing to deliver what the con- 8. buy.com 457 SONY CLASSICAL 89347 9. samgoody.com 69 THE BEATLES which mobile -phone users sumer is actually willing to pay for. 9 7 20 1 26 enable 10. towerrecords.com 32 APPLEA' 29325 /CAPITOL log on to to access The countries which will have the to the Internet NO ANGELA' DIDO 5 10 4 28 text -based editions of various greatest penetration in this mar- ARISTA 19025 Mil HOUSEHOLD INCOME ALL THAT YOU CAN'T LEAVE BEHIND Az U2 Web pages. ket are those who are able to pro- 11 5 22 40 $40,000- $75,000/YEAR INTERSCOPE 524653 Meanwhile, mobile -phone com- mote open collaboration between A DAY WITHOUT RAIN ENYA 1. amazon.com 6,546 12 8 19 42 panies are getting ready for the phone companies, content pro- REPRISE 47426/WARNER BROS. 2. barnesandnoble.com 2,062 introduction of third -generation viders, and distributors." TIME AFTER TIME EVA CASSIDY 3. bmgmusicservice.com 1,764 13 NEW (3G) phones. 3G is a generic term The CEO of MusicBrigade is BLIX STREET 10073 4. columbiahouse.com 1,479 INDIA.ARIE ACOUSTIC SOUL 10 for a variety of technologies giv- Anders H,jelmtorp, former man- 5. cdnow.com 1,433 14 NEW MOTOWN 013770 /UNIVERSAL ing high -speed access to Internet aging director of Virgin Records 6. buy.com 983 JUST PUSH PLAYA AEROSMITH 9 15 6 4 protocol -based services. In other in Sweden, and the company is 7. walmart.com 930 COLUMBIA 62088 /CRG 8. bestbuy.com 845 UNTIL END 2PAC 1 words, consumers can use wireless reportedly conducting tests for 16 NEW 9. towerrecords.com 122 H ROW 0840M NTERSCOPE devices to access normal HTML- wireless and broadband distribu- 10. samgoody.com 59 ALMOST FAMOUS SOUNDTRACK 11 RE -ENTRY 107 formatted Web pages, including tion of the music it has licensed DREAMWORKS 450279/INTERSCOPE CHOCOLAT SOUNDTRACK music -related content. (including repertoire from EMI Source: Media Metrix, Feb- " 147 those with 18 NEW C R X CLASSICAL Telecommunication companies and Virgin) in closed- circuit de- wary 2001. Sites categorized by Billboard. Media Metrix NO NAME FACE LIFEHOUSE 19 RE -ENTRY 11 in are now drawing up monstration areas. Lidia DREAMWORKS 450231 /INTERSCOPE esi Europe defines unique visitors as the Metrix' actual number of users who HOTSHOTS SHAGGY 2 new price structures for the use Last December, Ericsson Busi- 13 13 20 MCA 112096* of such phones. Mobile -phone ness Innovation (a division of Eric- visited each site, without duplication, once in a given month. Approximately 60,000 individuals throughout Recordin Industry Assn. DI America IRIAAI certification to, net shipment of 500.000 album units (Gold). RIAA certification for net shipment of 1 million following Platinum or Diamond symbol indicates album's multi- mobile -phone manufac- units (Plat um) RIM ertification lor net shipment of 10 r iIlion units (0,amond). Numeral subscribers are expected to pay sson, the the U.S. participate in the Media Metrix sample. platinum more. the number Comr tapes All a bums available on casette and CD Astens"amd cales vinyl available. (indicates vastand [Mire entilpiealseexe,mv tales Billboard/BPI a fixed fee for being continuous- turer) took a 15% stake in Popwire, mumcation and Soundscan, Inc

62 www.billboard.com BILLBOARD APRIL 14, 2001 www.americanradiohistory.com Home Video M E R C H A N T S & M A R K E T I N G

DataPlay Shows Video Potentia Stoltz Discovers `The Passion Of Ayn Rand' BY STEVE TRAIMAN new technology's possibilities. As Co -Star In Showtime Home Video Biopic ORLANDO, Fla.-While most "With the proliferation of handheld The recent Showtime Home Was working in such a claus- attention for the new DataPlay mini - devices, improvements in screen qual- Video release The Passion of trophobic '50s setting a chal- optical -disc technology has focused ity, and video compression, a new Ayn Rand dramatizes the 15- lenge, too? on audio applications, the home video `mobile segment' for video is evolving year affair between philoso- It certainly seemed a much industry is taking a look at how the quickly," says Suzanne Stephens, pher /novelist Rand and her pro- more repressed world. These disc might become a part of its future DataPlay marketing coordinator. tégé, Nathaniel Branden. While characters had extraordinary as well. "And DataPlay is positioned to Helen Mirren walked away with courage in trying to break Scheduled to hit the market during become the standard for handheld an Emmy for her portrayal of through that repression and be the fourth quarter, the quarter-sized viewing devices in the near term." Rand, her co -star Eric Stoltz honest about their feelings of lust DataPlay disc can hold more than 11 The retail price of a DataPlay disc gained a new respect and under- and love. They were breaking Mini DataPlay discs are expected to hours of digital music, or six 74- minute is expected to be about $11. New standing of the troubled writer. through those boundaries, which launch this fall in the music market, CDs. Consumers create custom discs DVDs, by contrast, are priced at $20 but Billboard talked with Stoltz is what made them interesting, by selecting tracks through a retail or higher. video applications aren't far behind. as he was editing his directorial dangerous, and miserable. kiosk. At last month's National Assn. The concept for video would be the debut, My Horrible Year, a of Recording Merchandisers (NARM) same as for audio, with customers concert footage. Consumers would Paramount /Showtime comedy Do you think the affair Convention, music, video, and retail using an in -store kiosk to preview then order movies or videos, which due this summer. would have played out any dif- executives got a sneak peak of the movie trailers, music videos, or live (Continued on page 66) ferently today? What attracted you to this I don't think there would film? have been such a big deal about It was one of the more inter- it. Perhaps I'm wrong, though. Wìndows Media 8 Speeds Up Downloading; esting scripts that I've read, It's rare that you read about and it contained a rather couples who've agreed to open shocking approach to an adul- relationships. Perhaps it would VSDA, MPAA Find the Law On Side terous affair in that all the par- still be shocking. their ties involved got permission COMPUTER CINEMA: Microsoft's upgraded titles are $2.99, and made -for-TV films are $1.99. from their mates. Also, Helen What else might surprise Windows Media Audio and Video 8 encoder prom- Mirren was doing it, and I people about Ayn Rand? ises to make digital delivery via narrowband and LEGAL EAGLES: The Video Software Dealers liked the director. So there What the movie shows that broadband connections one step closer to reality. Assn. (VSDA) and the Motion Picture Assn. of were many elements. few people realize is that she was Using the new encoding system, Microsoft says, America (MPAA) both scored some big legal victo- a very conflicted, tormented, and content suppliers can deliver full- screen, near - ries that preserve First Amendment rights and My favorite scenes in the difficult woman. Her philosophy DVD- quality video playback via Windows Media guard against piracy. movie are yours with Helen. can be a very simple one, but she Player 7 and 6.4. The average movie could be In Indiana, the VSDA contributed to a 7th U.S. She was the best. I found it was, in fact, a quite complex and downloaded in about 30 minutes over a digital sub- Circuit Court of Appeals decision that quashed a very interesting and difficult to amazing woman. scriber line (DSL) and would take up 500 local government's attempts to restrict minors' keep up with her, frankly. She's megabytes of hard drive space. Previously, movies access to video games with "graphic violence." better and smarter and more So, ultimately what was the took hours to download and took up three to four Last July, an ordinance was enacted in Indi- attractive. It's like all of a sud- passion of Ayn Rand? times more storage space. In addition, the audio anapolis that prohibited video arcades from know- den you're playing tennis with I think she was most passionate encoder compresses MP3 files in one -third of the ingly allowing minors to play violent games unless Andre Agassi. You have to fight about humanity and her belief space previously the minor was accom- to keep up. You can learn with- that we need to break free of 2,000 required to store files panied by a parent or in that, but it certainly makes years' worth of training and try to on a hard drive. (All guardian. The ordi- your heart race. become free. CATHERINE CELLA Window Media 8 files nance was passed are protected by under the "harmful to Microsoft's digital PICTftE minors" standard. rights management The VSDA submitted system.) a friend -of- the -court In addition to its brief to the appeals new encoding system, TB'S court, pointing out THE PARTY Microsoft announced that only material several content deliv- by Eileen Fitzpatrick containing depictions ery partners, including of sexual conduct, and Alwaysl, Cinemallow, not violent content, is CONTINUES CinemaPop, Filmspeed, SightSound, and Inter - covered by "harmful to minors" standards. In tainer. addition, the standard provides only limited pro- On April 3, Intertainer will began streaming movies tection under First Amendment guarantees. over Broadwing's ZoomTown DSL service, which In other legal news, the MPAA, in conjunction services about 40,000 subscribers in Cincinnati. with the FBI and the U.S. Attorney's office, arrest- "This will be the first time that we'll be able to ed Jillann Reeves and charged her with selling stream first -run movies to a mass audience," says pirated video games and movies through the Inter- Intertainer senior VP of content Terrence Coles. net. The Aberdeen, Wash., resident allegedly "The issue has been more about bandwidth, but con- offered more than 140 movie titles and 2,000 sumers are also concerned with quality." PlayStation, Game Boy, and Nintendo game titles Intertainer has licensing deals with Warner Bros. on the Web site Koolrcds.com. Video titles included and Universal Pictures for films, as well as title -by- The Hurricane, Toy Story 2, The Green Mile, and title deals with Artisan Entertainment, Dream - X -Men. Works Pictures, and New Line Cinema. The com- The MPAA was notified of the site by local law also pany has deals with A &E Television and the enforcement March 10. If convicted, Reeves could From Playboys famed Chicago Mansion during the 50s and 60s to Discovery Channel, as well as Pearson Entertain- face up to five years in prison and a $250,000 fine. today's -studded ment, the producer of Baywatch. Music videos are star galas in Los Angeles, join Hugh M. Hefner as he video supplied by Warner Music Group and EMI Record- CONGRATS: Winstar TV & Video documentaries hosts this special that celebrates five decades of Playboy parties, ed Music. In total, the Culver City, Calif. -based com- Deep Blues and Can't You Hear The Wind Howl? provocative stories and photography! Playboy 2000: The Party pany has more than 65,000 hours of licensed pro- were honored by the Blues Foundation at its annu- Continues. This is the invitation you've always dreamt about! gramming. al Keeping the Blues Alive Awards. Both documen- Intertainer is using a pay -per -view business taries received the outstanding achievement in visu- model, charging 99 cents for concerts and one -hour al broadcast film award. Each year the foundation PLAYBOY HOME VIDEO shows and 75 cents for half -hour shows and kids' recognizes individuals and organizations that have www.playboy.com programs. Newly released movies are $3.99, catalog contributed to the genre in 17 different categories. J 2001 Playboy Entertainment Group, Inc.

BILLBOARD APRIL 14, 2001 www.billboard.com 63 www.americanradiohistory.com Billboard® APRIL 14, 2001 Billboard. APRIL 14, 2001 To p Video Rentals,. TM COMPILED FROM A NATIONAL SAMPLE OF RETAIL STORE RENTAL REPORTS. W W O 3 ;Y cc COMPILED FROM A NATIONAL SAMPLE OF RETAIL STORE SALES REPORTS. N Label Principal x á wi TITLE (Rating) Y = 3cß Distributing Label, Catalog Number Performers w U w w z ú O a, ?i ó ,¿ v ti --rN No. 1 1..-- Label Principal A m.- r" TITLE á To Universal Studios Home Video Ben Stiller r 5 Distributing Label, Catalog Number Performers > cc in 1 1 4 MEET THE PARENTS (PG -I3) 86032 Robert De Niro DreamWorks Home Entertainment Billy Crudup No. 1 11...- 2 2 2 ALMOST FAMOUS (R) 87818 Kate Hudson Ben Stiller (R) DreamWorks Home Entertainment 86026 Russell Crowe 1 1 4 MEET THE PARENTS Universal Studios Home Video 86032 2000 PG -13 22.98 3 7 18 GLADIATOR Robert De Niro DreamWorks Home Entertainment Harrison Ford Walt Disney Home Video 4 3 8 WHAT LIES BENEATH (PG -13) Michelle Pfeiffer 2 ' REMEMBER THE TITANS Denzel Washington 2000 PG 19.99 86404 NEW Buena Vista Home Entertainment 21651 Columbia TriStar Home Video Jodie Foster 5 14 2 THE 6TH DAY (PG -13) 04961 Arnold Schwarzenegger MGM Home Entertainment 207746 1991 R 9.94 3 3 33 THE SILENCE OF THE LAMBS Anthony Hopkins Walt Disney Home Video 6 NEW REMEMBER THE TITANS (PG) Denzel Washington LADY AND THE TRAMP Walt Disney Home Video Buena Vista Home Entertainment 21651 4 2 5 Animated 2001 NR 26.99 II: SCAMP'S ADVENTURE Buena Vista Home Entertainment 21226 DreamWorks Home Entertainment Joan Allen 7 9 2 THE CONTENDER (R) 43813 Jeff Bridges Ben Browder 5 5 8 FARSCAPE: PREMIERE -I E.T. A.D.V. Films 707083 1999 NR 14.98 New Line Home Video Claudia Black Bjork 8 NEW DANCER IN THE DARK (R) Warner Home Video 5198

DreamWorks Home Entertainment Universal Studios Home Video 6 6 2 GLADIATOR Russell Crowe 2000 R 19.98 86026 9 5 6 BRING IT ON (PG -13) 20960 Kirsten Dunst GUNDAM WING: THE Bandai Entertainment Universal Studios Home Video Keanu Reeves 1 8 7 Animated 2001 NR 14.98 10 4 5 THE WATCHER (R) MOVIE- ENDLESS WALTZ Pioneer Entertainment 1666 82700 James Spader udrow PLAYBOY: THE COMPLETE ANNA Playboy Home Video Home Video 8 9 10 Anna Nicole Smith 2001 NR 19.98 11 NEW LUCKY NUMBERS (R) Paramount 336953 Lisa Kudrow NICOLE SMITH $450 MILLION PLAYMATE Universal Music & Video Dist. 0882 Universal Studios Home Video Julia Roberts PLAYBOY: GIRLS OF Playboy Home Video 12 12 24 ERIN BROCKOVICH (R) 85710 Albert Finney 9 4 5 Various Artists 2001 NR 19.98 THE HARD ROCK Universal Music & Video Dist. 0884 (R) 11525 Richard Gere Walt Disney Home Video 13 6 7 DR. T & THE WOMEN Artisan Home Entertainment 10 12 9 DINOSAUR Animated 2000 PG 26.99 Buena Vista Home Entertainment 21575 Michael Douglas Video 14 17 2 WONDER BOYS (R) Paramount Home 332613 Tobey Maguire 11 7 4 JUDGMENT Cloud Ten Pictures 143 Corbin Bernsen 2001 NR 29.95 THE ORIGINAL KINGS Steve Harvey 4 Paramount Home Video 860488 15 10 OF COMEDY (R) D.L. Hughley Roberts Julia Kirstenn Do 15 Universal Studios Home Video 85710 2000 R 14.98 12 26 ERIN BROCKOVICH (R) Paramount Home Video 338173 Albert Finney 16 13 11 THE VIRGIN SUICIDES Jammee s Woodss Columbia Music Video 13 10 5 BARBRA STREISAND: TIMELESS Barbra Streisand 2000 NR 19.95 17 8 6 GET CARTER (R) Warner Home Video 18583 Sylvester Stallone Sony Music Entertainment 54020 Columbia TriStar Home Video Donal Logue DreamWorks Home Entertainment THE TAO OF STEVE (R) RUN Mel Gibson 2000 G 26.99 18 NEW 05584 Greer Goodman 14 16 18 CHICKEN 85754 Touchstone Home Video Richard Dreyfuss (PG STREET FIGHTER ALPHA: Manga Entertainment 19 18 2 THE CREW -13) Buena Vista Home Entertainment 45512 Burt Reynolds 15 18 9 Animated 2001 NR 19.95 THE MOVIE Palm Pictures 4064 20 20 5 WOMAN ON TOP (R) FoxVideo 2001238 Penelope Cruz Playboy Home Video 16 19 16 PLAYBOY'S CALIFORNIA GIRLS Various Artists 2800 NR 19.98 Universal Music & Video Dist. 0870 IRMA gold certification for a minimum of 125,000 units or a dollar volume of $9 million at retail for theatrically released programs, o of at least 25,000 units and $1 million at suggested retail for nontheatrical titles. Q IRMA platinum certification Nickelodeon Video for a minimum sale of 250,000 units or a dollar volume of $18 million at retail for theatrically released programs, and of at 17 NEW RUGRATS IN PARIS: THE MOVIE Animated 2000 G 24.95 Paramount Home Video 336723 least, 50,000 units and $2 million at suggested retail for nontheatrical titles. © 2001, Billboard/BPI Communications. New Line Home Video Omar Epps 14 4 BASKETBALL 2000 PG -13 19.98 18 LOVE & Warner Home Video 5064 Sanaa Lathan APRIL 14, 2001 MARY -KATE & ASHLEY: Dualstar Video Mary -Kate & Billboard 19 NEW 2001 NR 19.96 WINNING LONDON Warner Home Video 37332 Ashley Olsen Miramax Home Entertainment 20 24 3 CLERKS (UNCENSORED) Animated 2001 R 29.99 Buena Vista Home Entertainment 21707 Top DVD Sales.. 21 38 3 MICHAEL JOURDAN TO THE MAX FoxVideo 20001286 Michael Jordan 2001 NR 14.98

COMPILED FROM A NATIONAL SAMPLE OF JBMG Video á 22 27 13 BRITNEY IN HAWAII: LIVE & MORES Britney Spears 2000 NR 19.95 Y Y = RETAIL STORE AND RACK SALES REPORTS Vidive/Zomeo 41ba 704 w w Z COLLECTED, COMPILED, AND PROVIDED BY THE SOPRANOS: THE HBO Home Video James Gandolfini W W O ..,. 2000 NR 99.92 23 13 14 COMPLETE FIRST SEASON Warner Home Video 99335 Lorraine Bracco Label Principal Y á TITLE (Rating) (Price) ,-- 3 Distributing Label. Catalog Number Performers Eagle Vision 24 17 11 THE UP IN SMOKE TOUR A Various Artists 2000 NR 19.95 Red Distribution 30001 No. 1 Brad Pitt 25 29 19 FIGHT CLUB FoxVideo 2000306 1999 R 19.98 Cameron Díaz Edward Norton 1 N EW CHARLIE'S ANGELS: SPECIAL EDITION IPG13)- 2).96) > Columbia TriStar- Home Video 60601 ( Drew Barrvmpre Bandai Entertainment Disney Home Video/Buena 2001 NR 14.98 Walt 26 NEW GUNDAM WING: VOL. 10 Animated 1 Denzel Washington Pioneer Entertainment 71163 2 2 REMEMBER THE TITANS (PG) (29.99) Vista Home Entertainment 21651 19.95/ Jive/Zomba Video Arnold 27 11 6 MAKING THE TOUR N Sync 2001 NR 3 NEW THE 6TH DAY (PG -13) (27.96) Columbia TriStar Home Video 05074 Schwarzenegger BMG Video 41726 24.97 Val Ki Patrick Stewart 4 NEW RED PLANET (PG -13) (19.98) Warner Home Video 18954 FoxVideo 2000741 2000 PG -13 22.98 Carrie-Anne Moss 28 34 18 X -MEN Ian McKellen PLAYBOY: PLAYMATES ON Playboy Home Video 5 5 19 GLADIATOR (R) (29.98) DreamWorks Home Entertainment 86386 Russell Crowe 29 21 2 Various Artists 2001 NR 19.98 THE CATWALK Universal Music & Video Dist. PBV0885 Sen Stiller Universal Studios Home Video 21133 6 2 4 MEET THE PARENTS (PG-13) (26.98) Robert De Niro Jason Biggs PIE Universal Studios Home Video 84436 1999 NR 19.98 30 26 39 AMERICAN Alyson Hannigan Nickelodeon Video/Paramount 1 NEW RUGRATS IN PARIS: THE MOVIE (G) (29.99) Home Video 336724 Animated DreamWorks Home Entertainment Kevin Spacey Kae ud 31 40 22 AMERICAN BEAUTY 1999 R 24.99 86477 Annette Bening 8 3 3 ALMOST FAMOUS (R) (26.99) DreamWorks Home Entertainment 87818 Kate Hudsonon Walt Disney Home Video 28 20 FANTASIA 2000 Animated 1999 G 26.99 9 4 2 FRANK HERBERT'S DUNE (NR) (24.98) Artisan Home Entertainment 11517 William Hurt 32 Buena Vista Home Entertainment 20859 Brendan Fraser HBO Home Video Sarah Jessica Parker 10 6 3 BEDAZZLED (PG -13) (26.98) FoxVideo 2000813 SEX AND THE CITY 2000 NR 39.92 Elizabeth Hurley 33 20 44 Warner Home Video 99301 Kim Cattrall Lau Reeves (R) Home Video 17737 11 10 80 THE MATRIX (24.98) Warner Laurree nce Fishburne 34 36 11 JAZZ: A FILM BY KEN BURNS PBS Home Video 8262 Keith David 2001 NR 149.88 Steve Harve (RI (29.99) Home Video Sandra Bullock 12 7 5 THE ORIGINAL KINGS OF COMEDY Paramount 339244 D.L. Hughleyy 35 23 4 28 DAYS Columbia TriStar Home Video 60502 2000 PG -13 19.95 Viggo Mortensen Dimension Home Video/Buena Vista 13 9 3 LEGEND OF DRUNKEN MASTER (R) (29.99) Home Entertainment 22366 Jackie Chan New Line Home Video 22 4 THE LITTLE VAMPIRE Jonathan Lipnicki 2000 PG 19.96 36 Warner Home Video 5162 Charlton endon 14 8 3 BEN -HUR (G) (24.98) Warner Home Video 65506 Stephen Boyd THE NUTTY PROFESSOR Eddie Murphy 37 33 16 Universal Studios Home Video 83591 2000 PG -13 22.98 2: THE KLUMPS Janet Jackson 15 11 7 BRING IT ON (PG -13) (26.98) Universal Studios Home Video 20960 Kirsten Dunst

Cash Money Cash Money Touchstone Home Video/Buena Piper Perabo 31 25 BALLER BLOCKIN' 2000 NR 19.95 11 COYOTE UGLY (PG -13) (29.99) 38 Universal Music & Video Dist. 53834 Millionaires 16 13 Vista Home Entertainment 21627 Adam Garcia Video Touchstone Home Video/Buena Nicolas Cage LIVE AT MADISON Jive/Zomba 17 17 GONE IN 60 SECONDS (PG -13) (29.99) 39 25 19 N Sync 2000 NR 19.95 17 Vista Home Entertainment 19606 Angelina Jolie SQUARE GARDEN A' BMG Video 41739 LADY AND THE TRAMP II: Walt Disney Home Video/Buena Animated MARY -KATE & ASHLEY: OUR Dualstar Video Mary-Kate & 18 12 5 SCAMP'S ADVENTURE (NR) (29.99) Vista Home Entertainment 21228 40 30 19 2000 NR 19.96 ARE SEALED Warner Home Video 37236 Ashley Olsen LIPS Jim Carrey 19 18 10 ME, MYSELF & IRENE (R) (26.98) FoxVideo 2000625 Renee Zellweger RIM gold cert. for sales of 50,000 units or $1 million in sales at suggested retail. RIM platinum cert. for sales of 100,000 units or $2 million in sales at suggested Harrison Ford retail. IRMA gold certification for a minimum of 125,000 units or a dollar volume of $9 million at retail for theatrically released programs, or of at least 25,000 units and 20 14 9 WHAT LIES BENEATH (PG -13) (26.99) DreamWorks Home Entertainment 86406 Michelle Pfeiffer $1 million at suggested retail for nontheatrical titles. O IRMA platinum certification for a minimum sale of 250,000 units or a dollar volume of $18 million at retail for c 20 1, Bit Communications and VideoScan, Inc. theatrically released programs, and of at least, 50,000 units and $2 million at suggested retail for nontheatrical titles. ©2001, Billboard /BPI Communications. board/BPI

64 www.billboard.com BILLBOARD APRIL 14, 2001 www.americanradiohistory.com Academy Award° Nominee For Best Actress ELLEN BURSTYN

Including: The New York Post Atlanta Journal Constitution Entertainment Weekly Bergen Record The Boston Globe The New York Times Rolling Stone Magazine The Chicago Tribune The Los Angeles Times aintitcool.com The Miami Herald Ebert & Roeper and the Movies National Public Radio The Philadelphia Inquirer The New York Daily News American Film Institute The San Francisco Chronicle

D I R E C T ' C U Y &kïf:SÁN' ELLEN BURSTYN JARED LETO JENNIFER CONNELLY MARLON WAYANS

REQUIEMFOR A DREAM ROM THE DIRECTOR OF ]E A FILM BY DARREN ARONOFSKY REMAIN/II DAY AND DATE AVAILABILITY ON Nv riP MM BY OM.[. .O.Of¡.Y

VHS AVAILABLE IN RATED AND UNRATED VERSIONS DIRECTOR'S CUT DVD AVAILABLE IN UNRATED VERSION ONLY Contact your Artisan sales representative for details. This film is unrated but containscont Pre -Order Date: 4 -24 -01 Street Date: 5-22-01 very explicit sexual material.

Soundtrack album Read the available on book from www.requiemforadream.com Program Content: © loto Requiem for A Dream, [LC, All Nights Reserved Ioor,Tf o M THOUSAND WORDS NONESUCH MRTISAN Academy Award® is the registered trademark and service cart of the Aceeny of otIon Picture Ails and Sciences. WWW.artiSaneut.com suaaourvo 110041 1,1,11,Altumit

www.americanradiohistory.com Home Video M E R C H A N T S & M A R K E T I N G Globaistaqe Makes Video Adventures Dut Of lice Theater CURTAIN UP: In an era when getting into the running is difficult." The Three Musketeers, and Polka Digimon 6: A New Digitude hits children's entertainment is cen- Getting into the running means Children's Theatre of Wimbledon, stores June 5. Each contains three tered around licensed characters, getting the product into retail, and England, whose Playing From the episodes and is priced at $14.98. Globalstage Theatre Adventures is Britton says many stores will not Heart was named one of 1999's best Plus, the Mighty Morphin Power going against the grain with an even consider anything that is not videos by the ALA. Another award Rangers make their DVD debut emphasis on theater. The inde- produced by a major studio. winner is the Perskey Ridge Play- with Power Ranger Double Fea- pendent, San Francisco -based She notes that Globalstage's i ers of Glasgow, Mont., whose The ture DVD, which contains two full - company releases filmed versions releases have received "tremen- Man That Corrupted Hadleyburg length adventures, priced at of live theater, ranging from dous response" from reviewers by Moira McCormick was chosen by the ALA as one of $24.98 ... New from first -rate, Pinocchio to The Island of Dr. such as the American Library the best videos of 2000. New York -based First Run Fea- Moreau. Assn. (ALA) and Sesame Street cial effects. We like that we believe tures is Kestrel's Eye, a bit of "We started out -and have contin- Parents magazine. in what we are doing and making KIDBITS: Digital monsters are fly- vérité about a family of European ued-to aim our videos toward peo- "Marketing theater videos is and hope that over the long term it ing fast and furious at 20th Century falcons in a small Swedish village. ple who are dissatisfied with main- indeed challenging," Britton notes. will pay off." Fox Home Entertainment with the The film, a Swedish Oscar nominee stream TV and entertainment," 'We've been told we should empha- Participating theater companies arrival of new Digimon releases and a first -prize winner at the says Globalstage director of mar- size sexy characters and that we include Portland, Ore.'s Northwest from the hit anime TV show. Marseille Documentary Film Fes- keting Becca Britton. "But just should include more action and spe- Children's Theater, which produced Digimon 5: Battle With Pied - tival in France, runs 86 minutes mon was released April 3, and and is priced at $29.95. DATAPLAY SHOWS VIDEO POTENTIAL (Continued from page 63) Billboard® APRIL 14, 2001 would be picked up at the checkout aspect ratio, screen size, frames per video producer and distributor. counter. In the future, consumers second, and audio quality. With exist- 'We've always pushed the envelope of would be able to order DataPlay discs ing technology, we can get a two-hour- new technology and really hit it out of over the Internet. plus film with near-VHS -quality video the ballpark with DVD when we TopKid Video..

a DVD, DataPlay disc and audio on a DataPlay disc." introduced multiple camera angles for FROM A OF Like the á COMPILED NATIONAL SAMPLE first- person x RETAIL STORE SALES REPORTS. could also hold bonus material, but As compression technologies our expanding number of U G how much depends on several factors. advance, Moll says, the storage capac- `Virtual Vivid' titles." w oZ ó P,1' now, we're able to get about ity and quality will improve. Monroe saw some music video "Right TITLE ;6=`'v three CD- quality albums and two Video suppliers and game manu- demos at DataPlay's exhibit at the c, 3 Label, Distributing Label, Catalog Number rr2 NJ music videos on a 500 -megabyte disc," facturers are already exploring Data - NARM Convention and likes the idea No. 1 1I notes David Moll, VP of business Play's technology- ' We've being look- of the Internet download capability. LADY AND THE TRAMP II: SCAMP'S -ADVENTURE Boulder, Colo.-based ing into doing some mini -disc things 'We're in the process of encoding our 1 7 3 2001 26.99 development at Walt Disney Home Video /Buena Vista Home L ''tertainment 21226 DataPlay. "The video capacity is for some time," says Jim Monroe, VP product so it will be usable for the THE ROAD TO EL DORADO a leading adult- DataPlay format when the compres- 2 8 7 2000 24.99 dependent on video compression, at Vivid Interactive, DreamWorks Home Entertainment 83669 sion technology is available," he says. POKEMON: THE MOVIE 2000 3 12 10 2000 22.96 At DreamWorks Animation, tech- Warner Home Video 18620 nology head Ed Leonard emphasizes FANTASIA 2000 4 4 10 1999 26.99 that the company is constantly look- Walt Disney Home Video /Buena Vista Home Entertainment 20859 ing to merge its entertainment con- BUZZ LIGHTYEAR OF STAR COMMAND: THE ADVENTURE BEGINS 5 15 17 2000 24.99 tent with new technologies. Walt Disney Home Video /Buena Vista Home Entertainment 19751 "The form factor, data density, and MARY -KATE & ASHLEY: OUR LIPS ARE SEALED 6 1 10 2000 19.96 cost make DataPlay an interesting Dualstar Video/Warner Home Video 37236 MARY -KATE & ASHLEY: WINNING LONDON option for video on low -resolution con- 7 NEW 2001 19.96 sumer devices," Leonard says. "It will Dualstar Video/Warner Home Video 37332 Billboard, DIGIMON: THE MOVIE be interesting to watch the adoption 8 10 4 2001 19.98 FoxVideo 2001138 of DataPlay devices, as this will likely VEGGIE TALES: KING GEORGE AND THE DUCKY DIRECTORIES determine the viability of the technol- 9 14 17 2000 12.99 Big Idea/Lyrick Studios 2136 format for more interesting The Definitive Source for Industry Information ogy as a RUGRATS IN PARIS: THE MOVIE 10 NEW 2000 24.95 content like our animation and films." Nickelodeon Video/Paramount Home Video 336723 BUYER'S GUIDE: Jam -packed with critical INTERNATIONAL Other industry executives are also INCREDIBLE ADVENTURES OF WALLACE & GROMIT company, 11 5 39 1996 19.98 personnel and other information about every major record taking a wait- and -see attitude. BBC Video/Warner Home Video 1510 company, music publisher, digital music company and seller of video "DataPlay is a gee -whiz technolo- MARY -KATE & ASHLEY: SCHOOLDANCE PARTY worldwide. A 12 16 18 2000 14.95 products and services for the entertainment industry gy," says Paul Bishow, format launch Dualstar Video/Warner Home Video 56501 powerful tool. $ 155 director at the Universal Music BATMAN BEYOND: RETURN OF THE JOKER 13 6 5 2000 19.96 INTERNATIONAL TALENT & TOURING DIRECTORY: The Group, which along with EMI and Warner Home Video 18173 source for those who promote or manage talent. Lists U.S. and VEGGIE TALES: ESTHER, THE GIRL WHO BECAME QUEEN 2001 leading BMG is an investor in DataPlay. "The 14 2 6 12.99 International; talent, booking agencies, facilities, services and products. $ 125 opportunity to put a promotional Big Idea/Lyrick Studios 2139 SAILOR MOON: THE LEGEND BEGINS The essential tool for those video on the discs now is very positive. 15 3 9 2000 12.98 RECORD RETAILING DIRECTORY: DIC Entertainment/A.D.V. Films 707303 who service or sell products to the retail music community. Detailed Now that music video and live concert THE POWERPUFF GIRLS: BIRTHDAY BASH and opera- 16 17 10 2000 14.95 information on thousands of independent, chainstore online releases are becoming part of DVD, Warner Home Video 1658 tions across the USA. $ 199 there may be future opportunities SAILOR MOON: RED HEARTS 11 9 2 2001 1298 INTERNATIONAL TAPE/DISC DIRECTORY: The exclusive possible for DataPlay." DIC Entertainment/A.D.V. Films 005 source for information in the manufacturing area of the music and video Several retailers who saw DataPlay SCOOBY -D00 AND THE GHOUL SCHOOL 18 25 2 2001 1495 business. Lists over 3000 professional services and suppliers. $80 at NARM were impressed. "We're Warner Home Video 1700 very excited, and it's probably a home THE TIGGER MOVIE The ultimate guide to radio and 19 23 16 2000 24.99 THE RADIO POWER BOOK: Walt Disney Home Video /Buena Vista Home Entertainment 19946 record promotion. Detailed information about every major radio station, run with great sales potential," says VEGGIE TALES: LYLE,THE KINDLY VIKING Includes Arbitron information of top David Lang, president of the 11-store 20 NEW 2001 12.99 record label, and radio syndicator. Big Idea /Lyrick Studios 2137 100 markets. $ 115 Compact Disc World chain. "It could MARY -KATE & ASHLEY: GREATEST PARTIES bode well for retailers if the labels 21 22 18 2000 14.95 LATIN MUSIC BUYER'S GUIDE: Dualstar Video/Warner Home Video 56520 INTERNATIONAL allow us to be fully involved in shar- The most accurate reference source available on the Latin music THE LITTLE MERMAID II: RETURN TO THE SEA ing the revenue. Depending on how 22 13 14 2000 26.99 marketplace. Business -to-business contacts in 19 countries. $90 Walt Disney Home Video/Buena Vista Home Entertainment 19680 the audio launch goes, the future video BLUE'S BIG MUSICAL MOVIE To order: call 800-344-7119 (International 732-363-4156), 23 11 9 2000 19.95 opportunities also are appealing." Paramount Home Video 839723 fax 732 -363 -0338, or mail this ad and payment to: DataPlay's Moll emphasizes that MARY -KATE & ASHLEY: SWITCHING GOALS Billboard Directories, PO Box 2016, Lakewood, NJ 08701. 24 20 25 2000 19.96 the current focus is on the audio-prod- Dualstar Video/Warner Home Video 36859 Add $7 per directory for shipping ($15 for international orders).Add sales tax in NY, NJ, funds only. sales are final. uct launch this fall, but he adds that THE POWERPUFF GIRLS: DREAM SCHEME CA,TN, MA, IL PA, OH,VA & DC. Orders payable in U.S. All 25 18 10 2000 14.95 For information on getting a directory on diskette or mailing labels are finalizing plans to add music Warner Home Video 1661 labels email: jjamin @billboard.com videos. "And we're pleased with the IRMA gold certifcation for a minimum of 125,000 units or a dollar volume of $9 million at retail of at least 25,000 units and $1 million at suggested re ail for 654 -4697 growing interest in opportunities for or theatrically released programs, or To advertise call Jeff Serrette at 646- nontheatrical titles. O IRMA platinum certification for a minimum sale of 250,000 units or a dollar www.billboard.com BDZZ3028 full -length motion pictures in the volume of $18 million at retail for theatrically released programs, and of at least, 50,000 units and future." $2 million at suggested retail for nontheatrical titles. © 2001, Billboard /BPI Communications.

66 www.billboard.com BILLBOARD APRIL 14, 2001 www.americanradiohistory.com Call: 1-800-223-7524 Today! Connect with the music industry's r Enormous most Fax all ads to: 646 -654 -4697 important decision makers Exposure. ß illboard " in Billboard Classiñed. ` (Ads now appear online for one low price! Get the attention of 150,000 industry professional each week in print & over 1,000,000 monthly visitors at OVER 15 MILLION PAGE HITS A MONTH! www.billboard.com CLASSIFIE D www.billboard.com

DUPLICATION/ DUPLICATION /REPLICATION DUPLICATION /REPLICATION REPLICATION

CDR Duplication COMPACT DISCS AS LOW AS $.55 EACH (BULK) as low as $1.80 each! REPLICATION 1,000 CDs 1,000 AUDIO CASSETTES (DIGITAL BIN) $.45 C D CDR -REPLICATION (1 -OFF) $2.00 $1050.00 BLANK CDRs $.65 GO NUTS WITH COLOR! INCLUDES JEWEL /WRAP 4/4 COLOR GRAPHICS - OTHER Full Color, All Panels & Tray Card, no extra cost! 'hC 199 2- PANEL/4 -COLOR SERVICES INCLUDE BOOKLET TRAY CARD VIDEO DUPLICATION (800) 599-9534 PRESS & DISTRIBUTE GLASS MASTERING AUDIO /CD- ROM /DVD Retail -Ready CD Packages (P &D) AVAILABLE DVD AUTHORING /DVD REPLICATION Vinyl Records - Direct Metal Mastering! AT 20,000 PIECES & UP Our CDRs are Mastering Studio - BB Charted Hits, Every Week!

available with e MIRROR CALL TODAY! PHONE: 1.800.486.6182 FAX: 1.803.548.3335 graphics that Best Pricce. Best Serfiee - tor more thaa 20 $ea1.4! will knock HIM IWtlCE website: www.mirroeimage.com email: [email protected] your socks oft And EÇIIROPADIS;K;LLC (800) 455-8555 we offer (718) 407-7300 same day WWW.EUROPADISK.COM turnaround COMPACT DISCS - $ .65 EACH at no extra charge. IT'S A BETTER DEAL! National Tape Disc C O R P O R A T I O N

"ADD IT UP" 1 110 40th Ave. North - Nashville, TN 37209 WITH OVER 60 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE & IN -HOUSE FACILITIES, WE'LL PRODUCE Give us a call! YOUR CD, VINYL & CASSETTE PROJECT WITH THE EXCELLENCE IT DESERVES! 1.000 CDs 650.00 1 -800- 874 -4174

1,000 Jewel/Wrap 250.00 Digital Mastering Services - Digital Audio www.cdsg.com 1,000 2 -Pg Book /Tray 240.00 Duplication - Computer Graphics $ 1,140.00 SAME DAY SERVICE! from your CD -Ready Master (on short run CD & Cassette copies) 300 1000 $ Z & Print -Ready Film www.ntdc.com 9 CD PACKAGE: Viawsuire $975 INCLUDES: ORIGINATION FULL COLOR 4 -PAGE BOOKLET' (INSIDE B &W) and 4 -COLOR TRAY CARO' INCLUDES: ORIGINATION 1 -0OLOR I -PAGE BOOKLET 2 -COLOR LABEL IMPRINTING' AND TRAY CARD' 1 -COLOR CD LABEL' JEWEL BOX & SHRINK WRAP QUICK TURNAROUND JEWEL BOX & SHRINK WRAP QUICK TURNAROUND ' from your print -ready film (in Roinbo's specs) from your print-ready film (in Roinbo's specs) www.digitalforce.com ASK FOR OUR FREE BROCHURE! 1000 oiucrs0se Pan en ,n ged Rainbo Records and Cassettes ittlt* 1 1/ 1 el 1/- L- Includes Glass Mastering 13 Colors on Disc / 1738 Berkeley St. Santa Monica,CA 90404 (310) 829 -3476 / / / // / I // r. Fax: 310 828 -8765 www.rainborecords.com info ìrainborecords.com 1000 Retail Ready CD'S $1249.00 ' TOTAL CD, CDR, CD -ROM, DVD, & CASSETTE PRODUCTION 212 -252 -9300 in NYC Includes Color 4 Panel Inserts (Inside Black) 4/1 Tray Card's, 3 Color on Disc, Jewel Cases, 1.877DISCUSA the POWER of Excellence insertion, polywrap, Film Output Included TOLLFREE Free Clear Trays Free UPC Barcode Free Templates Free Third Color CDR DUPLICATION! Free Web Pale with Sound $2.00 each! BEST QUALITY- tD -B lela ai major brands as lour as /It LOWEST PRICES! Minimum Quantity 50 Warner Media-CDs: $.54 ea. 46 PRODUCTIONS CD -R Duplication 24Hr Turn Ruaileble 25 CDRs - $80 / 50 CDRs -$140 *Call for FAST TURNAROUND! 100 CDRs - $200 / 200 CDRs - $340 100 CD -R'S - I Color Black /Red /Blue $199 Creative Sound FREE CDRs WITH EVERY ORDER details 100 - CD -R's Process Color S299 '...m CO., CDR master. Include. CDR piece] box w/ tun printing (800) 323 -PACK .,n CD luhul. Add sty fur tither digiel minder. SIA for until g CALL NOW! (800) 423-2936 ® a,dne must be prepaid. Shipping n,s included 42 W áe,557 Hawk Circle, St. Charles, IL 60175 1015 W. ISABEL STREET, BURBANK, CA 91506 DisksDirectPcom http:/ /csoundcorp.com Tel 18001 850 -5423 Email- infokr 46p.com Digital Media Professionals - ref' CUSTOM SERVICE Fax (818) 569.3718 sales@a /shire.coar www.alshire.com Visit our Web Page at http: //www.46p.com -800- 557 -8000

IF YOU HAVE A PROFESSIONAL Sf VIDEO CDs CDAOM CD-I1 SHAPED CDs AUDIO CASSETTES SERVICE YOU'D LIKE Fast Turnaround Volume Video Duplication NEED CDs? Custom Printing & CD /DVD Replication the choice is THE MUSIC INDUSTRY Packaging Printing, Packaging, Fulfillment CD copier equipment & At Very Good Prices STALCLEARR TO KNOW ABOUT blank CDR media. Call For Free Custom Quotes DISC S. TAPE Princeton $00.426.0247 800 -545 -5865 'ence for over 30 years. Dis www.sfvideo.com CALL BILLBOARD CLASSIFIED TODAY www.princetondlsc.com =880 -0073 www- crystalclearcds. com 1.800.223.7524 FAX: 212.536.8864 DIGITAL MASTERING ART DESIGN PRINTING PACKAGING For Billboard Classified Advertising Call 846- 654 -4698

BILLBOARD APRIL 14, 2001 www.billboard.com 67 www.americanradiohistory.com DUPLICATION/ PUBLICATIONS STORE SUPPLIES REPLICATION The Essential Tool for SPECIALTY STORE SERVICES FucU3EDi1( IlEDid CD -DVD Browsers Modular Cabinets I.877- I 0-BL Y-CDS Today's Working Musician Storage 516-771-1935 Video Merchandisers THE 15TH EDITION OF THE P.0 -P Displays Custom & Stock Signs Musician's Guide to CD Repair Systems CD. CD-R. I) Security & Surveillance Systems J hHosting. Do.lgn.endc- Cimmcr Touring and Promotion Free Store Planning J High Qualin US Made Media A BILLBOARD PUBLICATION We Shop World Wirte - Se Habla Espanol I.Ask about our Ncsv Costal CD -RI Call For Free182 Page Idea Packed Catalog (Ask for #732)1 J Pao Turn .Around! ( Express Sus ice mailable) J Custom Shapes & Colors of CD's Includes: 1-800-999-0786 J Business Card CD's and Blank CD -R Ax ailahle City by city club directory J Short Rum I I O- 1000 pcs I Welcome!!! I HUGE Selection of Packaging options! Tape /disc services J Disnihution on Amazon.com etc A &R directory J Best Prices Around! FIXTURES SERVICES

J Se Habla Español Music services directory

Aar s. Indic Labels & Recording Studios Welcome Music industry websites Solid Hardwood Media & Component Cabinets much more prodact-loa J SlasterCand - Visa -,Ames Dis os er And G d c o v e r s - Call for Dciail. ì.IMOt9e ScaNNigy Only $13.95 - ($15.95 in Canada, $16.95 overseas). SaleS IMai-eriet diyìl a) reiroux'Hi+e Order by phone 800 -407 -6874 or on our website 1oyo desiyk www.musiciansguide.com WINTER SALE cot+ttplet-e pre-reev- TGBB when ordering! e ea. 1000 Mention code BULK CDs $.59 /minimum aqd lot- s o $100 OFF EVERY CD PACKAGE oi*-ltier cool s1-+APF Our RESIGN or VOUAI from CDR master & computer Isles $250 OFF EVERY DVD PACKAGE MUSIC MERCHANDISE 300 FULL COLOR 11x17 POSTERS ONLY $99 ES IflN with Every CD /DVD Package THE D.J. AND MUSIC SOURCE SINCE 1975 WWW.rockandsoul.com mada design, inc. OVER $500 Of EXTRAS WITS EVERY CO PACKAB I Get the tacts on Unlimited Storage for 630 third avenue FREE Web Page w/ sound sample SOUL ROCK AND CDs, DVDs, LPs, Video Tapes, LaserDiscs, 462 7th Ave.. New York. N.Y. 10018 (212) 695 -3953/ Fax (212) 564 -5358 new york ny 10017 FREE Third Color on Discs Cassettes & A/V Components. tel: 212.499.0500 FREE Clear Trays MUSIC DEPT'. D.J:s HEAVEN - THE LARGEST SELECTION OF 12" VINYL L.P..'s. CD's and CASSETTES DISCOUNT PRICES! fax: 2 1 2.499.0501 Call: 800 -895 -5241 FREE UPC Barcode PRO D.J. DEPT.: MIXERS AMPS SAMPLERS TURNTABLES CARTRIDGES www.madadesign.com EQ's DRUM MACHINES SPEAKERS CASES MULTI- TRACKS L7 www.sorice.com FREE Design Kit SORICé TrH!1!RsD wMVEJ MAMA WORLD CLASS QUALITY CD & DVD REPLICATION CALL TODAY FOR A FREE CATALOG HYPNOTIST BUSINESS COMPUTER/ (800) WAVE CD-1 MUSIC MERCHANDISE STAGE WW W.THIRDWAVEMLL.iIA.COM OPPORTUNITIES SOFTWARE Min BUY DIRECT AND SAVE! While other people are raising their prices, we Complete POS /Inventory are slashing ours. Major label CD's, cassettes 7#4.1«u/617( Control for ALL your record Your choice from the Licensing Opportunity and LP's as low as 50C. COTE and video store needs! most extensive listings available. Incredible numeric keyboard system eliminates I nish availabili built-int call (609) 890 -6000. S. PUBLICITY For free catalog the code of music. Anyone can play immedi- Fax (609) 890 -0247 or write ENTERTAINMENT 888- 222 -4767 (toll free) PHOTOS Scorpio Music, Inc. ately, including preschoolers. Tremendous P.O.Box A Trenton, N.J. 08691 -0020 marketing potential /lucrative return. System Fax (919) 828 -4485 email: sc0rpl0mus @aol.com can be translated to any instrument, and is ex- e- mail:SALES @IDCSOFT.COM Flo uBLICI-rv cellent for those unable to afford expensive WWW.IDCSOFT.COM lessons, and /or without time to learn. Kit is in- PRI NTS in expensive to manufacture, and can be sold VINYL LPs 12" 45s children's market. B &W LTD. ED. 7" BOX SETS Picture Discs Color Vinyl THIS SYSTEM COULD REVOLUTIONIZE 8x 10's Tons of current and hard -to -find titles at the Representing MUSIC! RecordTrak best prices ever! FREE CATALOGS! -hand 500 - 580 Available only to cash -in entrepreneurs Inventory Management Wholesale only. 1000 - 5108 Mad "HYPNO DJ" with mass -marketing ability For Record Stores B &W GOTHAM DISTRIBUTION CORP. Ron Cote Contact: (520) 721 -2040 POSTCARDS 1-800-4-GOTHAM FAX: (610)649-0315 800-942-300 B 500 - 565.00 2324 Haverford Road Ardmore, PA 19003 & other Hypnotist's Fax 203. 269-3910 FREE F:.,ösrutto ,.`1=ü.°s' Voice 203- 265-3440 Catalog & Samples Specializing in:

1867 E. Florida St., Sude BB Schools,Colleges & Fairs Springfield, MO 65803 AWARD WINNING Toll Free 1- 888.526 -5336 REAL ESTATE www.abcpictures.com Lively WORLD MUSIC LABEL Contemporary The Computer and POS Solution Entertaining Video NEW MEXICO RED ROCK With international distribution seeks in- for the Music & Industry MOUNTAIN GETAWAY Cote Entertainment vestors or integration into a larger organ- Two homes, ft. ization 'ArldLb 'aol cons yöung PUBLICATIONS 900 sq. P.O. Box 1063 recording studio. FSBO 03743 Claremont, N.H. (888)658 -7100 http//sirotkin.home.igc.org/housesale.htm (603) 543 -1088 Independents *One-Stops 505 -266 -2753 www.hypnodj.homestead.com Chains DISTRIBUTION NEEDED

SUNSET PLAZA DRIVE Cova Elkins Anthology ROYALTY PAYMENTS 10 Tracks of original recordings from Classic bldg. above the desirable Sunset 1971 -1979 at Bradley's Barn in Nashville. FREE Guide to Strip. Two bedrm, 2 bths, city view, Now available for the first time since master tapes were destroyed by studio fire. Includes Master Tape Preparation beautifully furnished incl. 3 TVs wNCRs. BILLBOARD Looking For A Rainbow, Steamroller Money! Terr. Saves You Time and sat. dish, CD and DVD. balcony. $ Royalties $ Blues, Billy & Sue, The Promised Land, and gated parking. Pool, private. Walk to In- Access Your Future Now! more. CD & cassettes available retail and CLASSIFIEDS 1- 800 -468 -9353 wholesale. Songs can be sampled on www.discmakers.com /bb ternational Designer Shops and Restau- Granite Capital Corp. website below. info @discmakers.com Call now 800 -326 -9520 www.billboard.com rants. Short term. CALL (540) 835-9374 for more info call: 800-390 -1489 DISC MAKERS $3,850. - 310 -652 -0300 www.covarecordings.homestead.com

68 www.billboard.com BILLBOARD APRIL 14. 201)1 www.americanradiohistory.com HELP WANTED TALENT

Sr. Accounting Clerk Looking for a Update Record Label - division of Virgin Records record deal ?? Location - Near Zuma Beach, Malibu Getting signed is very hard to do. But we will gel the record deal you are looking for! Guar- CALENDAR Full cycle A/P & coding invoices and expense reports, anteed Service. Call now to receive your FREE information. check run, 1099's, file maintenance APRIL May 14, 10th Annual Polar Music Prize, Ber - Order and invoice processing for alternative /mail order business Talent 2000 April 7, Imaging & Media Relations Forum, pre- wald Hall, Stockholm. 46 -8- 407 -1816. Prepare some and input all journal entries for month end close. 800 -499 -6395 sented by the Pacific Northwest Chapter of the May 14 -21, Fourth Annual Hip -Hop Appreciation National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences, Week, Riverside Church, New York. 201 -521 -9742. Requirements: Crystal Ballroom, Portland, Ore. 206 -633 -7833. May 16, 10th Annual Music Video Production April 9, Fourth Annual Golf Tournament, hosted Assn. Awards, Directors Guild of America, Los Ange- 2 -3 years general bookkeeping, emphasis on AIP & AIR WANTED TO BUY by the Los Angeles Chapter of the National Acade- les. 323 -469 -9494. College course work in accounting (degree not required) my of Recording Arts and Sciences, Valencia Coun- May 22, Understanding Basic Trademark Law in try Club, Valencia, Calif. 310 -392 -3777. Nevada, sponsored by & Tratos, Golden Nugget Please fax resume to: Quirk April 18, Jazz, A Look at America's Music-Past, Hotel, Las Vegas. 715 -833 -3959. Liz Sheffield $$ NEED CASH $$ Present and Future, presented by AIMP, Marriott May 28, 41st Edison Classical Music Awards, de Higher Octave Music TUNES CD 'S WILL PAY TOP DOLLAR FOR Marquis, New York. 212 -758 -6157. Nieuwe Kerk, the Hague, Holland. 31 -35- 625 -4422. NEW AND USED CD'S OR DVD'S!!WE April 23, Hope & Harmony Golf and Tennis Clas- May 31 -June 2, Forte Riga International Music 310 - 457 - 8406 BUY COLLECTIONS, CLOSEOUTS & LIQ- sic, Doral Golf Resort & Spa, Miami. 954-964 -4040. Industry Forum, International Exhibition Centre, UIDATIONS! April 24 -26, Billboard latin Music Conference, Riga, Latvia. forte.ly.

M A R : LT O N 856-983-2566 Eden Roc Hotel, Miami Beach. 646 -654 -4660. HOBOKEN: 201-653-3355 April 25, 10th Annual Ella Awards, Beverly JUNE T U R N E R S V I L L E: 856-227-0558 Hilton Hotel, Los Angeles. 323 -656 -4499. June 1 -3, RMX Retail Music Expo, McCormick VNU Retail Entertainment Information Group has an immediate position available VOOR H EES: 856-782-3733 April 26, 32nd Annual Dove Awards, the Opry Place, Chicago. 800 -731 -6106. in our LA based office for a receptionist/office coordinator. Ideal person will be INTERNET: www.tunescds.com House, Nashville. 615 -242 -0303. June 4-8, Internet Security Conference, Cen- well organized, self- motivated and detail oriented. Responsibilities include telephone April 27, Fighting for More Music Royalties, tury Plaza Hotel, Los Angeles. 800 -798 -2928. coverage, mailroom functions, office supply orders and client list maintenance. presented by the Legal Strategies Institute, Knit- June 6, Radio -Mercury Awards, Waldorf-Asto- Professional phone manner required in addition to good communication ting Factory, Los Angeles. 516- 995 -4818. ria, New York. 212- 681 -7205. skills and the ability to multi -task. We offer competitive benefits package and upbeat MUSIC June 14, 11th Annual TJ. Martell /Neil Bogart work environment. MAY Entertainment Industry Golf Classic, Lost Canyon Please send resume and salary requirements to PRODUTION May 2, 2001 Assn. for Independent Music Golf Club, Simi Valley, Calif. 310 -358 -4970. BDS Convention, Regal Biltmore Hotel, Los Angeles. June 20 -22, Streaming Media West 2001, Long 5055 Wilshire Blvd 7th Floor New Innovative Web Site That 800 -607 -6526. Beach Convention Center, Long Beach, Calif. 415- Los Angeles, CA 91302 Promotes Producers May 2, World Music Awards, Monte Carlo 593 -4910. or email: Sporting Club, Monaco. 377 -93- 254 -369. Visit www.producerscoalition.com for T i nd I eebd son l i ne. c o m May 3, Fifth Annual Online Hip -Hop Awards, JULY your music producing needs Manhattan Center Grand Ballroom, New York. July 24 -26, Billboard Dance Music Summit, 201- 985 -8892. Waldorf- Astoria, York. -4660. Or call toll free: 1(866) 609 -2906 New 646- 654 May 3, Skylar Neil Memorial Golf Tournament, presented by the T.J. Martell Foundation, Malibu Submit items for Lifelines, Good Country Club, Malibu, Calif. 310-358 -4970. Works, and Calendar to Jill Pes- BILLBOARD May 10, 26th Annual Humanitarian of the Year selnick, Billboard, 5055 Wilshire Award Gala, presented by the T.J. Martell Founda- Blvd., Los Angeles, Calif. 90036, or ADVERTISING EXECUTIVE INTERNET/WEB SALES tion, New York Hilton, New York. 212-833 -5444. E -mail jpesselnick @billboard.com. UK /NORTHERN EUROPE SERVICES Billboard magazine, the International Newsweekly of Music, Video and Home Entertainment, has a rare opening for an Advertising Sales Executive for the London office. Print advertising sales experience essential, knowledgeftnvolvement in the music industry pre- Music Network USA ferred. Travel required. Seeking high energy closer who can grow this important territory! "Your gateway to Music Industry Re- i LIFELINES Exciting position. sources" NewsWire, Event Calendar, Web Directory, Industry classifieds, Web BIRTHS vived by two daughters. Please send CV with cover letter to: hosting & Design since 1992. Girl, Olivia Anne, to Jill and Rob CALL(310) 428 -4989 Pierce, Feb. 2 in Saddle Brook, N.J. 79, of cancer, March Christine Broadbent www.freemusicclassifieds.com Jackie Kahane, Father is managing director, affili- 26 in Encino, Calif. Kahane was a Billboard Ltd., 189 Shaftesbury Ave. ate relations, for United Stations comedian who served as the opening 5th Floor Endeavour House, London. WC2H 8TJ Radio Networks. act for Elvis Presley from 1972 until Email: C.broadbent @whitaker.co.uk Presley's death in 1977. He also per- PROFESSIONAL Girl, Katherine, to Denise and Don formed with such entertainers as Farr, March 7 in Northridge, Calif. Wayne Newton, Tina 'Duller, Tony SERVICES Mother is West Coast sales manag- Bennett, Dionne Warwick, Sophie er for Ventura Distribution. Father Tucker, and Joe E. Lewis. Most PUBLICIST, Jr. PUBLICIST & SPORTS TALK SHOW works for Creative Planet. recently, Kahane managed TV writ- ASSISTANT NEEDED HOST WANTED Your Store Online ers and was an executive producer New Western New York radio station seeking Girl, Madison Renee, to Marci and of several TV shows. He is survived LOS ANGELES BASED ENTERTAIN- in 10 Days for $995 MENT INTERNET MARKETING AND sports talk show host. Individual should be an Brad Tyrrell, March 11 in Vacaville, by his wife, two daughters, a grand- 'UBLIC RELATIONS COMPANY SEEK- entertainer with in -depth knowledge of Buffalo Calif. Father is Western regional daughter, and a grandson. based sports teams. Five years of talk show ex- ING TO FILL THE ABOVE POSITIONS. Your store includes: sales manager for Big Daddy Music perience, strong journalistic instincts and inter- STRONG INTERNET CONTACTS AND Distribution. view skills a must. 200,000 music products COMPUTER SKILLS A PLUS. SEND Send tapes and resume to: John Demerle. MARRIAGES RESUME AND SALARY HISTORY TO: 795 Indian Church Rd., West Seneca, N.Y. 24/7 monitoring 1. 310. 397 -1741 Nicole Powers to Lee Gorman, 14224. No phone calls please web hosting I GOOD WORKS April 1 in Las Vegas, Nev. Groom all sales Et customer is a founding member of Bow Wow data are yours Wow, bassist for Electric Sky - church, a producer, and a remixer. ALZHEIMER'S MEMORIAL: CATALOG EDITOR RECEPTIONIST WANTED you control pricing and Hundreds of families joined country product placement DEATHS singer Mn Rushlow at a candlelight Ryco distribution, New York City based Independent Entry level position in entertainmentindustry. Steve Wax, 58, of a neurological dis- vigil honoring Alzheimer's sufferers record and video distributor, seeks Catalog Editor to full -time receptionist needed for medium sized design, layout and coordinate ease, March 28 in Los Angeles. Wax April 2 at the Lincoln Memorial in the production New York rock record company. Professionalism QBuyMusicHere of their audio and video new release publications. was the president of Elektra/Asy- Washington, D.C. The event served and excellent communication skills are a must. Ideal candidate must have some experience with www.buymusichere.com lum Records in the 1980s. Earlier, he to draw attention to the disease and Quark Xpress, Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illus- Please fax resumes to: 212- 505 -7469 Attn: HR call Grace@(541 )343-4281 worked at Jubilee Records and was its effects on families. At the vigil, trator. As well as excellent proofreading, attention to head of promotion for Bell Records. Rushlow sang "She Misses Him," his detail and good written and oral communication skills. Creativity and good work ethic is a must. Wax was most recently a talent hit about a wife who cares for her manager and represented such Alzheimer's-stricken husband. Con- Fax resumes to: 240 -218 -8262 For Billboard Classified Advertising Call at 646 -654 -4697 artists as Barry Manilow. He is sur- tact: Jules Worturan at 615-321 -0505.

BILLBOARD APRIL 14, 2001 www.billboard.com 69 www.americanradiohistory.com Pro rammen RADIOPROMOTIONSNETWORKS SYNDICATIONAIRWAVESMUSIC VIDEOVIDEO MONITOR `Mountain Stage' Takes All Kìnds NPR's Eclectic, Acoustic -Oriented Show Celebrates Live Music newsline... BY FRANK SAXE one of three venues to perform in Carpenter, Sheryl Crow, Crash Test SATELLITE CHIPS SHIPPED. The chips needed for mass- producing Sir- NEW YORK-You would think that support of its hugely successful Dummies, Ani DiFranco, Sarah ius Satellite Radio and XM Satellite Radio receivers have been com- after 500 broadcasts, the producers of album Out of Time. McLachlan, and Barenaked Ladies. pleted and shipped to manufacturers. The chips have gone to such NPR's Mountain Stage would have "It opened some doors and "They're oblivious to chart activi- companies as Sony, Pioneer, Alpine, and Delphi -Delco for final test- focused on a single genre of music. shined a spotlight on us and got us ty, formats, and single success. They ing and integration into satellite -ready radios. These custom -made Instead, they continue to embrace some national exposure," Groce just have a great appreciation for all silicon chips allow the radios -which will also include AM and FM artists performing everything from says. In fact, the members of kinds of music, and they love to ex- bands -to receive and decode digital signals broadcast from satel- rock to country to Celtic music. R.E.M. are such big fans of Moun- pose their audience to it," says Chris lite and terrestrial repeaters. With the shipment of components to This iconoclastic combination of tain Stage that they underwrite its Palmer, senior VP of marketing for its manufacturers for mass production, XM remains on schedule for artists has not gone unnoticed by one presentation on their local NPR Warner Bros. /Nashville. "Not only its summer launch. On March 18, XM launched its first satellite, record executive. "I grew up in the station in Athens, Ga. does it offer us an outlet for artists named Rock, and has its second satellite, Roll, scheduled to launch '60s, when rock radio played every- in early May. Meanwhile, legendary Dallas songwriter and late - thing. You'd hear a rock'n'roll record, night DJ Bill Mack, host of The Midnight Cowboy, will take his show then you'd hear a bluegrass record to XM Satellite Radio. those days, when formats weren't so strict and so rigid. You'd just hear POWELL TO REVIEW RADIO RULES. Federal Communications Commis- music, and it sequenced itself so beau- sion (FCC) Chairman Michael Powell says the agency will look at tifully. That's also the beauty of lifting the newspaper cross -ownership ban, which prohibits compa- Mountain Stage-there are no barri- nies from owning both a newspaper and a radio or TV station in the ers, there are no formats. They bring same market. Speaking on Capitol Hill, Powell said he has not decid- a combination to each show that ed whether he believes the rule should be eliminated or relaxed. works in a musical context; that's the This summer, the FCC will look at a number of other broadcast love of it for me." Arles, including the radio market definition and the national -TV own- Started in 1984 on four radio sta- ership cap. Powell says the agency will either "validate" a rule or tions in West Virginia, the acoustic kill it. "Most of the solutions are out with the industry and not in Mountain Stage was the forerunner the government," he said following the Internet hearing. of the unplugged movement. Produc- er Andy Ridenour launched the pro- Mountain Stage's Andy Ridenour, left, and Larry Groce work out some last- minute TRISTANI CHIDES FCC AGAIN. FCC Commissioner Gloria Tristani is gram, recruiting Larry Groce to host details before a taping. once again taking her agency to task for not doing more to investi- it. Groce, who has recorded 22 al- gate a charge of airing indecent programming. The latest case cen- bums- including six platinum ones- ters on a broadcast from active rock WXQR (Rock 105) Jack- for Walt Disney Records, also record- There are still a number of artists that may not be the centerpiece for sonville, N.C. A father complained to the agency that he and his ed the 1976 top 10 novelty hit "Junk Grace and Ridenour want to get what's happening on commercial 13- year-old daughter heard a jock use the words "penis" and "gen- Food Junkie." before the 800 people who pack the radio, but we also get on radio sta- italia" in a sexual manner during a Sunday afternoon broadcast. While the basic format has re- Capital Plaza Theater in Charleston, tions that no artists are getting on, so The FCC dismissed the complaint, saying it had no recording or mained the same, today's shows draw W.Va., each Sunday night. Their wish it's a wonderful asset." transcript of the broadcast to decide whether the context was bigger names from a wider range of list includes Paul Simon, Bob Dylan, Palmer notes that as the show has obscene. Says Tristani, "The commission appears so averse to inde- musical styles than the early shows Joni Mitchell, James Brown, and Van become more popular, it has become cency cases and has erected so many barriers to complaints from did. "We didn't encompass as wide Morrison, to name a few. "They've all more difficult to get acts booked. That members of the public that indecency enforcement has become vir- a variety of music as we do now. It's influenced so many of the artists that said, among the acts Warner has tually nonexistent." not that we didn't want to; it's just have been on our show," Groce says. placed on the show are the Fairfield that we didn't have the resources to Although the hourlong program is Four, Leslie Satcher, Béla Fleck & the KARMAZIN: NO RECESSION HERE. Viacom president /COO Mel Karmazin get the kind of people that we want- taped for broadcast, Ridenour says Flecktones, Beth Nielsen Chapman, says it does not appear that Viacom will be forced to make any lay- ed," Groce says. Mountain Stage "is a celebration of Maura O'Connell, and Kevin Welch. offs, because the company has not seen "any signs of recession" in A number of shows have been live music" both in performance and True North Records artist Bruce advertising sales or revenue. "I never saw anything like the dot - standouts because of the combina- its presentation, which tries to pre- Cockburn was among the seven com business [fall- offJ," says Karmazin, noting that Web advertis- tion of artists they showcased, or serve the feel of the live show. "I view artists who took the stage in March ing is off sharply. Still, he believes there is "fundamental" strength the once -in -a- lifetime duets that it not only from the artist stand- to record Mountain Stage's 500th in the economy. Karmazin also ribbed ABC /Disney's plan to cut occurred before their microphones. point but the art of broadcasting as presentation, which will air the week- 4,000 people from its payroll. "That's not how you should run a busi- For Groce and Ridenour, a person- well," he adds. end of May 4. "Everybody was aware ness," he said during a Hollywood Radio and Television Society al highlight came in 1991 when it was particularly meaningful to our luncheon. He questioned a note sent to all Disney employees, in R.E.M. chose Mountain Stage as SHOW GIVES ARTISTS EXPOSURE hosts," Cockburn says. "It meant a lot which chairman Michael Eisner and president Robert Iger For record labels, Mountain Stage to them, and it meant a lot to me that explained the need for the cutbacks. Karmazin says he is not hands - gives them an opportunity to intro- they felt that I belonged there at that on enough to send a similar message to employees, adding, "I don't duce their artists to a nationwide moment. It was a definite sentimental freeze salaries or cut jobs." audience, although neither Groce or and celebratory feeling." Ridenour will take credit for break- Cockburn had been on Mountain AUDIOHIGHWAY EXITS WEBCASTING. Internet broadcaster audiohigh- ing an artist. Stage a half -dozen times before the way.com has agreed to merge with Shannon Technologies, a Seat- "I think you'll find a lot of people anniversary -night show, including one tle -based electronics manufacturing company. The all -stock deal that have been around a long time show that featured only Canadian will give Shannon 90% ownership of audiohighway. Once the deal is understand the interest and impor- acts. "It's one of a very few live radio completed, likely by the end of June, the company will focus on elec- tance of a show like ours, because it's shows that exist, and the atmosphere tronic manufacturing and distribution for the telecommunications, not easy to expose an artist or break is great to work in," he says. consumer electronics, and computer industries. The merged com- an artist that's not exactly in the mid- Because the artists on stage run pany has secured additional funding from an undisclosed invest- dle of the mainstream, and we're a the gamut from roots to reggae, ment bank. In January, audiohighway filed for Chapter 11 bank- place that can," Groce says. "We can't Cockburn says, the reception he ruptcy reorganization and was delisted March 25 from the Nasdaq make or break anyone, but we can receives from the audience varies. "If exchange, although the company plans to apply for relisting after shine a small spotlight on someone." the other artists are all in my ballpark, the merger has been completed. Mercury Nashville artist Kathy Mattea, Among the acts that received I get a different reaction than if the who is With reporting by Saxe in New York. left, onstage with Larry Groce. early exposure from Mountain big draw is somebody totally Frank Stage are Lyle Lovett, Mary Chapin (Continued on page 72)

70 www.billboard.com BILLBOARD APRIL 14,2001 www.americanradiohistory.com Billboard APRIL 14, 2001 Clear Channel, Arbitren Billboard® APRIL 14, 2001 In A Battle Over Costs Adult Contemporary Of Subscription Surveys To p 40 Tracks1. Y Y TITLE ARTIST z Y Y Y Y L TRACK TITLE ARTIST _ i N 3 O IMPRINT & NUMBER/PROMOTION LABEL BY FRANK SAXE I-W w3 /0o I, P,, ..t,- LABEL NEW YORK -While Arbitron 3 No. 1 Iwo- --r CEO Steve Morris was ringing the -moll NO i I HOPE YOU DANCE LEE ANN WOMACK CI 2 1 21 ANGEL 6 weeks at Nu. I SHAGGY FEATURING RAYVON I i7 MCA NASHVILLE 172185/UNIVERSAL t 2 weeks at No. 1 New York Stock Exchange's clos- 1 I - MCA THIS I PROMISE YOU 'N SYNC ing bell March 30 to mark the com- 2 1 2 28 JIVE 42746* t THANK YOU DIDO pany's going public, Arbitron's 02 3 3 15 THE WAY YOU LOVE ME FAITH HILL ARISTA 3 3 3 32 WARNER BROS. 16818 t negotiators continued trying to AGAIN LENNY KRAVITZ SHAPE OF MY 3 2 2 22 4 4 4 26 HEART BACKSTREET BOYS hammer out a deal with its largest JIVE 42758* t customer, Clear Channel. After VIRGIN IF YOU'RE GONE MATCHBOX TWENTY 6 5 17 SURVIVOR DESTINY'S CHILD ® LAVA ALBUM CUT/ATLANTIC t more than four months of discus- ® 7 11 5 COLUMBIA NOBODY WANTS TO BE LONELY RICKY MARTIN WITH CHRISTINA AGUILERA sions, the two sides remain unable © 5 6 10 YOU COLUMBIA ALBUM CUT t ALL FOR JANET to reach an agreement on how 0 5 6 5 BACK HERE BBMAK VIRGIN 7 7 7 36 HOLLYWOOD 164040 f much Clear Channel will pay for BUTTERFLY CRAZY TOWN ANGEL LIONEL RICHIE its ratings. 6 4 5 12 9 16 7 COLUMBIA ® ISLAND ALBUM CUT/IDJMG The parties have signed a con- CRUISIN' HUEY LEWIS & GWYNETH PALTROW CRAZY K-CI & JOJO 9 8 8 29 7 6 4 19 HOLLYWOOD SOUNDTRACK CUT t tract extension that will complete MCA I KNEW I LOVED YOU SAVAGE GARDEN the winter 2001 survey for 68 mar- 10 14 12 79 RIDE WIT ME NELLY FEATURING CITY SPUD COLUMBIA 79236 t 11 13 9 kets. But in a two -sentence letter ® FO' REEL/UNIVERSAL I NEED YOU 11 10 9 54 LEANN RIMES SPARROW 58863/CAPITOLJCURB t sent to Arbitron, JADED AEROSMITH 10 8 8 12 TAKING YOU HOME DON HENLEY Clear Channel COLUMBIA 12 13 15 49 WARNER BROS. ALBUM CUT t says it does not FOLLOW ME UNCLE KRACKER BREATHE 10 14 19 7 13 12 10 63 FAITH HILL WARNER BROS. 16884 t intend to sub- TOP DOG/LAVA/ATLANTIC AMAZED scribe to any 14 17 13 83 LONESTAR HANGING BY A MOMENT LIFEHOUSE BNA 65957 t 11 12 18 6 future Arbitron DREAMWORKS BREATHLESS 15 15 14 27 THE CORRS 143 /LAVA ALBUM CUT/ATLANTIC t ratings surveys NEVER HAD A DREAM COME TRUE S CLUB 7 12 13 14 7 MY BABY YOU MARC ANTHONY in the 130 mar- A &M /INTERSCOPE 16 11 11 31 COLUMBIA ALBUM CUT t kets still under IF YOU'RE GONE MATCHBOX TWENTY 13 10 10 27 9 ONLY TIME ENYA 11 20 22 LAVA/ATLANTIC WARNER SUNSET ALBUM & SOUNDTRACK CUT/REPRISE t negotiation. THAT'S THE WAY IT IS CELINE DION Morris says STUTTER JOE FEATURING MYSTIKAL 18 18 20 77 14 17 17 9 550 MUSIC 79473 */EPIC t the negotiations MORRIS JIVE THANK YOU FOR LOVING 19 16 18 13 ME BON JOVI ISLAND have dragged LOVE DON'T COST A THING JENNIFER LOPEZ ALBUM CUT/IDJMG t 15 9 7 20 EPIC I CAN'T DENY IT ROD on, in 20 19 19 10 STEWART part, because Clear Chan- ATLANTIC ALBUM CUT t I'M LIKE A BIRD NELLY FURTADO nel is making a number of 16 18 23 8 MY EVERYTHING 98 DEGREES 21 21 23 9 demands on DREAMWORKS UNIVERSAL ALBUM CUT f Arbitron. "There NO MORE (BABY l'MA DO RIGHT) 3LW YOU CAN'T WALK AWAY FROM are a lot of things that they'd 16 15 22 22 21 10 LOVE GLORIA ESTEFAN 17 15 EPIC ALBUM CUT t like us to do to support their NINE LIVES/EPIC THANK YOU DIDO 23 23 25 - 5 marketing PUT IT ON ME JA RULE FEATURING LIE MO & VITA ARISTA 13922* t strategies." 18 19 22 11 MURDER INC. /DEF JAM /IDJMG PERFECT WORLD And while he says he is confi- 24 24 - 2 PETER CETERA DDE ALBUM CUT DON'T TELL ME MADONNA dent the two sides will reach a 19 15 9 19 ALL THE MAVERICKANARNER BROS. 25 28 2 WAY JOURNEY - COLUMBIA ALBUM compromise, he adds, "We can be CUT PLAY JENNIFER LOPEZ a viable company without them." 20 31 - 2 Arbitron could lose 22% of its EPIC BREATHLESS THE CORRS Adult Top 40 business and as much as $14 mil- 21 21 r 24 11 lion in revenue if Clear Channel 143/LAVA/ATLANTIC 1 SOUTH SIDE MOBY FEATURING GWEN STEFANI ---+ No. Nia --- chooses not to subscribe, but the CI 25 26 6 THANK YOU DIDO V2 1 1 1 21 radio giant could lose a great deal ARISTA 13922` t :. 4 weeks at No. 1 FREE MYA of Howard 23 22 25 10 AGAIN advertising, says Nass, 2 2 2 27 LENNY KRAVITZ UNIVERSITY /RUFFNATION /INTERSCOPE/WARNER BROS. VIRGIN ALBUM CUT t TN Media's executive director of AROUND THE WORLD (LA LA LA LA LA) ATC IF YOU'RE GONE MATCHBOX TWENTY 24 20 12 11 3 3 3 28 local broadcast. "It's going to LAVA ALBUM CUT /ATLANTIC t cause them grief, because they REPUBLIC/UNIVERSAL DON'T TELL ME MADONNA HE LOVES U NOT 4 4 4 17 23 20 26 DREAM MAVERICK 16825/WARNER BROS. t have to sell the ratings, and if they 25 BAD BOY /ARISTA FOLLOW ME 9 13 11 UNCLE KRACKER don't have access to it, then what 0 TOP DOG/LAVA ALBUM CUT /ATLANTIC t I HOPE YOU DANCE LEE ANN WOMACK are they selling ?" 26 26 30 6 JADED AEROSMITH MCA NASHVILLE/UNIVERSAL © 8 9 11 COLUMBIA 79555* f Clear Channel has ratings con- NOBODY WANTS TO BE LONELY RICO MARTIN WITH CHRISTINA AGUILERA BEAUTIFUL DAY U2 27 24 16 12 7 5 5 28 tracts with Arbitron that are still COLUMBIA ISLAND 562972 * / INTERSCOPE f in effect at some stations in 88 I'M LIKE A BIRD NELLY FURTADO LADY MARMALADE CHRISTINA AGUILERA, LIL' KIM, MYA & PINK 6 6 23 28 NEW 1 ® DREAMWORKS ALBUM CUT t markets. Some of the contracts INTERSCOPE BEST I EVER HAD (GREY SKY MORNING) VERTICAL 9 7 7 12 HORIZON continue through 2005. Arbitron's BEST I EVER HAD (GREY SKY MORNING) VERTICAL HORIZON RCA ALBUM CUT 29 27 31 8 HANGING BY A MOMENT contracts with Infinity and ABC RCA 10 11 15 8 LIFEHOUSE DREAMWORKS ALBUM CUT t Radio come up at the year's end. IT WASN'T ME SHAGGY FEATURING RICARDO "RIKROK" DUCENT 30 28 29 25 ARMS WIDE OPEN MCA 11 10 8 33 WITH CREED WIND -UP 18004* t 21 BEAUTIFUL DAY U2 12 13 11 31 BREATHLESS THE CORRS 31 30 32 143 /LAVA ALBUM CUT /ATLANTIC t ISLAND/ INTERSCOPE SOUTH SIDE MOBY 13 14 16 19 FEATURING GWEN STEFANI DROPS OF JUPITER (TELL ME) TRAIN V2 27676 f 32 33 35 4 COLUMBIA DROPS OF JUPITER (TELL ME) 14 17 20 8 TRAIN ¿\?ARBITRON COLUMBIA ALBUM CUT t PROMISE EDGE 33 38 - 2 JAGGED CRAZY FOR THIS GIRL EVAN SO SO DEF/COLUMBIA 15 12 10 35 AND JARON COLUMBIA 79484 t MS. JACKSON OUTKAST I HOPE YOU DANCE 34 29 28 19 16 18 22 14 LEE ANN WOMACK MCA NASHVILLE 172185 /UNIVERSAL t The squabble with Clear Chan - LAFACE/ARISTA PINCH ME BARENAKED LADIES nel ONE MORE TIME DAFT PUNK 17 16 12 34 clouded the otherwise celebra- 35 32 34 4 REPRISE 16827 t tory nature of Arbitron's reverse VIRGIN YELLOW COLDPLAY 18 20 21 9 YELLOW CAPITOL ALBUM CUT t spinoff from Ceridian, which cre- 36 40 2 COLDPLAY TOO LITTLE TOO LATE CAPITOL 19 15 14 11 BARENAKED LADIES ated a stand -alone, publicly trad- REPRISE 16774 f ed company. (Arbitron is now 2 LOOK AT US SARINA PARIS HEMORRHAGE (IN MY HANDS) FUEL 37 36 - 20 19 17 17 PLAY LAND /PRIORITY 550 MUSIC ALBUM CUT/EPIC f traded under the symbol ARB. HEMORRHAGE (IN MY HANDS) FUEL AFTER THE RAIN HAS FALLEN Just a few hours after Arbitron 35 36 10 CI 22 26 9 STING CI BEM ALBUM CUT /INTERSCOPE t began trading, its stock rose 5 %.) 550 MUSIC/EPIC CAMERA ONE JOSH JOPLIN GROUP 22 25 27 14 2 BABY, COME OVER (THIS IS OUR NIGHT) SAMANTHA MUMBA ARTEMIS 751059 t With the company going public, 39 39 - WILD CARD /A&M /INTERSCOPE DRIVE there has 23 26 29 6 INCUBUS been renewed specula- IMMORTAL ALBUM CUT/EPIC t YOU MAKE ME SICK PINK tion that Arbitron will be a target 40 34 33 16 I DID IT LAFACE/ARISTA 24 24 24 13 DAVE MATTHEWS BAND RCA ALBUM CUT f for a takeover. Morris says there Compiled from a national sample of airplay of Mainstream Top 40, Rhythmic Top 40 and Adult Top 40 stations YOU FOR 25 23 25 THANK LOVING ME BON JOVI have not been any overtures yet, supplied by Broadcast Data Systems' Radio Track service. 249 Top 40 stations are electronically monitored 24 ISLAND ALBUM CUT /IDJMG t adding that tax laws make it an hours a day, 7 days a week. Songs are ranked by Audience Impressions. °Tracks showing an increase in mp,letl Irom a nabaral sarnr'' airplay sup Plred by Broadcast Data Systems' Radio Track service. 77 adult contemporary stations and 79 adult top 40 static. are elec- Audience over the previous week. A record which has been on the chart for more than 20 weeks will generally onically monitored 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Songs ranked by number of detections. 0Tracks shoving an increase in detections over the previous week, regardless unlikely scenario in the next six al chart movement A record which has been on the chart for more than 20 weeks will generally not receive a bullet, even it d registers an increase in detections. Airpower not recieve a bullet, even if it registers an increase in audience. Records below the top 20 are removed from the warded to songs appeanng in the op 20 on both the BIS Airplay and Audience chart for the first time with increases m both detections and audience. t wtltmclip months. chart after 26 weeks. C 2001, Billboard/BPI Communications. available. S 2001. B-illtoard/BPl Communications.

BILLBOARD APRIL 14, 2001 www.billboard.com 71 www.americanradiohistory.com `MOUNTAIN STAGE' Z'HE MCI* ill 7 ERZ\T AGE JILL PESSELNICK (Coittinued front page ÌO) What started out as a complete accident this issue's Modern Rock Tracks and is featured as sticks with me," he says. "I was doing what I different from me. But part of the has turned into a monster modern rock a bonus track on the Flawless/Geffen album Fam- would do during the writing process. Only this attraction is that you do get to reach hit. Amazingly enough, Staind's lead ily Values Tour 1999, was composed no different- time, I had something to come back to that was people that don't necessarily notice singer, Aaron Lewis, says that "Outside," which ly from his Staind tracks, says Lewis. (A Staind solid, which was the chorus." you in a record store. They tune in to features Fred Durst, contains impromptu vers- Lewis came up with the chorus at a jam ses- hear somebody else and they get you, es and was a last- minute addition to a set at `That was. what I was sion with Durst at the Limp Bizkit star's Jack- and sometimes they like it." Biloxi's Mississippi Coast Coliseum on the 1999 doing onstage that sonville, Fla., home. Lewis says he was going to night -making up For Mercury Nashville artist Family Values tour. the verses as I went play the hidden track off Staind's first record Kathy Mattea, the show allows her "The chords and the chorus were there from along." later at the Biloxi show and pitched the idea to to return to her roots. Since Charles- before," says Lewis, whose solo vocals and guitar -Aaron Lewis, Staind Durst 10 minutes before his set. "[Durst] said, ton is her hometown she has re- work drive the song. "Every single time I'd play `Why don't you do that song you came up with, turned to the Capital Plaza Theater it, I'd sing something different for the verses. That version of "Outside" will appear on the group's sec- and I'll come in on it,'" Lewis recalls. "I said that stage countless times over the years. is what I was doing onstage that night-making ond Flip/Elektra album, Break the Cycle.) would work just fine. Regardless of whether the "It's like being a guest at someone's up the verses as I went along." "I sing the same song over and over again song bombed or not, the kids would still be freak- home for the day," says Mattea. The emotionally raw single, which is No. 2 on with different versions of lyrics until something ing out because Fred came onstage." "There are usually lots of family and old friends in audience, and the that's Billboard APRIL 14, 2001 BlllboardJ APRIL 14, 2001 half the fun. It's a wonderful place to come home to." Like Cockburn, Mattea agrees that the diversity of artists makes Moun- Mainstream Rock Modern Rock Tracks.., tain Stage a unique place to perform. Tracks..: "It's great fun to hang out with the , r _,,,z TRACK TITLE ARTIST , , e N TRACK TITLE ARTIST _J tv O ALBUM TIIL:. .il A.NYI IMPRINT /PROMOTION LABEL I- 3 J S w S o ALBUM TITLE IF ANY) YN LABEL diverse kinds of acts that get booked í S on the show," Mattea says. "I be- -- No. 1 -- No. 1 .- DUCK AND RUN 2 weeks at No. 1 3 DOORS DOWN DRIVE 7weeksatNo. INCUBUS friended a Spanish Celtic band a few (T) 1 3 14 1 1 1 20 THE BETTER LIFE REPUBLIC/UNIVERSAL f MAKE YOURSELF IMMORTALEPIC t years ago, called Milladoiro, that I met BREAKDOWN TANTRIC OUTSIDE AARON LEWIS OF STAIND WITH FRED DURST O 3 1 15 2 2 2 21 on the show. We've played other shows TANTRIC MAVERICK t THE FAMILY VALUES TOUR 1999 FLAWLESS/GEFFEN /INTERSCOPE t OUTSIDE AARON LEWIS OF STAIND WITH FRED DURST BUTTERFLY CRAZY TOWN together and kept in touch, and are 3 2 2 18 3 4 4 22 talking about collaboratingon a track" THE FAMILY VALUES TOUR 1999 FLAWLESS/GEFFEN/INTERSCOPE t THE GIFT OF GAME COLUMBIA t GODSMACK SOUTH SIDE MOBY FEATURING GWEN STEFANI 4 4 5 27 AWAKE 4 3 3 24 Because of the usual nature of the AWAKE REPUBLIC/UNIVERSAL t PLAY V2 t show, she says, it is possible to create IT'S BEEN AWHILE STAIND MY WAY LIMP BIZKIT O5 16 2 05 8 11 8 a spontaneous harmony in a dressing BREAK THE CYCLE FLIP / ELEKTRA/EEG t CHOCOLATE STARFISH AND THE HOT DOG FLAVORED WATER FLIP/INTERSCOPE t JADED AEROSMITH 7 INNOCENT FUEL 6 5 4 12 7 11 room and end up performing it dur- JUST PUSH PLAY COLUMBIA t © SOMETHING LIKE HUMAN EPIC t HANGING BY A MOMENT LIFEHOUSE IT'S BEEN AWHILE STAIND ing the show. 7 7 7 21 14 2 "I try to find a balance about NO NAME FACE DREAMWORKS f 0 BREAK THE CYCLE FLIP /ELEKTRA/EEG HEMORRHAGE (IN MY HANDS) FUEL ONE STEP CLOSER LINKIN PARK 8 8 8 34 8 5 5 28 what we do in our larger shows and SOMETHING LIKE HUMAN 550 MUSIC/EPIC t [HYBRID THEORY[ & "DRACULA 2000" SOUNDTRACK WARNER BROS. t ONE STEP CLOSER LINKIN PARK HANGING BY A MOMENT LIFEHOUSE what can be accommodated techni- 9 6 6 31 9 6 6 25 cally on Mountain Stage," Mattea [HYBRID THEORY] & "DRACULA 2000" SOUNDTRACK WARNER BROS. t NO NAME FACE DREAMWORKS t ARE YOU THERE? OLEANDER FLAVOR OF THE WEAK AMERICAN HI -FI l0 9 9 9 10 9 10 11 says. "We usually try to take a more UNWIND REPUBLIC/UNIVERSALt AMERICAN HI -FI ISLAND/IDJMG f acoustic approach, although at times INNOCENT FUEL BREAKDOWN TANTRIC 11 10 12 10 CI 12 16 6 we've been known to bring all our SOMETHING LIKE HUMAN EPIC t TANTRIC MAVERICK t RIDIN' BUCKCHERRY YELLOW COLDPLAY stuff in and set it up. 12 11 11 8 12 10 9 20 It just depends TIME BOMB DREAMWORKS t PARACHUTES CAPITOL f on the orientation of the particular LOSER 3 DOORS DOWN DUCK AND RUN 3 DOORS DOWN 13 12 10 43 13 11 12 12 record we're touring around and THE BETTER LIFE REPUBLIC/UNIVERSAL t THE BETTER LIFE REPUBLIGUNIVERSAL f MY WAY LIMP BIZKIT HEMORRHAGE (IN MY HANDS) FUEL 14 17 18 7 14 13 13 34 how those songs come across with CHOCOLATE STARFISH AND THE HOT DOG FLAVORED WATER FLIP/INTERSCOPE t SOMETHING LIKE HUMAN 550 MUSIC/EPIC t the arrangements we're doing at DRIVE INCUBUS AWAKE GODSMACK 15 13 13 19 15 17 14 26 that point in time." MAKE YOURSELF IMMORTAL/EPIC t AWAKE REPUBLIC/UNIVERSAL t N.I.B. PRIMUS WITH OZZY HIT OR MISS NEW FOUND GLORY 16 15 14 40 16 15 17 9 NATIVITY IN BLACK II: TRIBUTE TO BLACK SABBATH DIVINE/PRIORITY NEW FOUND GLORY DRIVE -THRU /MCA t THE NEXT STEP 9 THE HOLLOW A PERFECT CIRCLE THE HOLLOW A PERFECT CIRCLE 17 14 15 11 18 19 9 With many public radio stations fol- MER DE NOMS VIRGIN MER DE NOMS VIRGIN VOICES DISTURBED ANGELS AND INSECTS PAPA MROACH 18 18 16 18 18 24 21 7 BETWEEN lowing the trend in commercial radio THE SICKNESS GIANT /REPRISE t INFEST by tightening their formats to focus AIRPOWER AiRPOWER primarily on news/talk and classical, --No YOUR DISEASE SALIVA DROPS OF JUPITER (TELL ME) TRAIN 19 19 20 S - - 19 22 24 7 the number of available outlets for EVERY SIX SECOND", ISLAND/101W t DROPS OF JUPITER COLUMBIA i Mountain Stage is dwindling. GREED GODSMACK MOVIES ALIEN ANT FARM 20 20 25 4 20 20 18 10 "Our show from the beginning AWAKE REPUBLIC/UNIVERSAL t ANTHOLOGY NEW NOIZE/DREAMWORKS t NO ONE COLD NO ONE COLD has always had challenges," says 21 21 19 8 21 21 23 8 13 WAYS TO BLEED ON STAGE FLIP /GEFFEN /INTERSCOPE t 13 WAYS TO BLEED ON STAGE FLIP /GEFFEWINTERSCOPE Groce. "It's a challenge to any radio SAFE IN NEW YORK CITY AC /DC YOU THERE? OLEANDER 22 23 33 3 22 19 20 9 ARE station, because we don't stick to STIFF UPPER LIP EASTWEST /EEG t UNWIND REPUBLIC/UNIVERSAL f

I WANT TO LIVE SPACEHOG I DID IT DAVE MATTHEWS BAND one style of music -right away 23 24 23 6 23 16 8 13 THE HOGYSSEY ARTEMIS EVERYDAY RCA t that's swimming upstream in the SUPERMAN INSIDE ERIC CLAPTON MY HAPPINESS POWDERFINGER 24 25 21 7 24 23 27 6 world of radio. Over the years, REPTILE DUCK/REPRISE ODYSSEYNUMBERFIVE REPUBLIC/UNIVERSAL DROPS OF JUPITER (TELL ME) TRAIN HEY PRETTY POE we've watched things come and go 25 28 31 5 25 27 30 5 DROPS OF JUPITER COLUMBIA f HAUNTED FEI/ATLANTIC in public radio, ideas and trends, and HEADS EXPLODE MONSTER MAGNET GREEN DAY 26 26 30 5 26 31 35 3 WAITING we've had to stick to what we do GOD SAYS NO A &M /INTERSCOPE WARNING: REPRISE WHATADAY NONPOINT RENEGADES OF FUNK RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE and let the chips fall where we may. CI 27 29 7 21 25 25 21 STATEMENT MCA RENEGADES EPIC t The latest trend is talk, and we've BETWEEN ANGELS AND INSECTS PAPA ROACH YOUR DISEASE SALIVA 28 29 28 7 28 32 32 5 lost some stations because of that. INFEST DREAMWORKS t EVERY SIX SECONDS ISLAND/IDJMG t BEGINNING OF THE END SYSTEMATIC LIFE OUR LADY PEACE And on several stations we were the 29 33 37 3 29 29 29 10 SOMEWHERE IN BETWEEN TMC/ELEKTRNEEG SPIRITUAL MACHINES COLUMBIA t last musical thing that was cut. MAKE IT RIGHT ECONOLINE CRUSH VOICES DISTURBED 3O NEW 1 30 28 26 17 That's difficult, but that's life." BRAND NEW HISTORY RESTLESS t THE SICKNESS GIANT /REPRISE t I DID IT DAVE MATTHEWS BAND ON U2 Ridenour says he never expected 31 30 24 12 31 26 15 15 WALK the show to last two years, much less EVERYDAY RCA t ALL THAT YOU CAN'T LEAVE BEHIND INTERSCOPE t 8 WASTE SKRAPE DREAM ON DEPECHE MODE 32 32 32 32 NEW 1 nearly two decades -and neither NEW KILLER AMERICA RCA EXCITER MUTE/REPRISE KILLING THE FLY THE UNION UNDERGROUND Groce nor Ridenour is planning to call 33 22 17 15 CRAWLING LINKIN PARK ...AN IN REBELLION PORTRAIT/COLUMBIA CI 38 40 3 it quits any time soon. Nonetheless, EDUCATION [HYBRID THEORY] WARNER BROS. NEW DISEASE SPINESHANK YOU BAD THE OFFSPRING CI 36 36 4 34 30 22 15 WANT Groce acknowledges the tenuous THE HEIGHT OF CALLOUSNESS ROADRUNNER CONSPIRACY OF ONE COLUMBIA t BUTTERFLY CRAZY TOWN HERE'S TO THE NIGHT EVE 6 nature of public radio funding. "I don't 35 35 27 12 35 36 39 3 see an end at the moment, but we THE GIFT OF GAME COLUMBIA t HORRORSCOPE RCA I TAPROOT 36 39 2 4 OUT OF MY DEPTH EVERCLEAR - GIFT VELVET HAMMER/ATLANTIC 36 34 34 have a year-by -year deal, so no one is SONGS FROM AN AMERICAN MOVIE VOL TWO: GOOD TIME FOR A BAD ATTITUDE CAPITOL U2 ever guaranteed this show will be on 12 WALK ON ROLL ON THE LIVING END 31 31 22 31 NEW 1 next year, and that's the way that it's ALL THAT YOU CAN'T LEAVE BEHIND INTERSCOPE t ROLL ON REPRISE t PUSH THE HAND TOADIES AGAIN LENNY KRAVITZ CI 40 - 2 38 39 36 26 been for 17 years." HELL BELOW/STARS ABOVE INTERSCOPE GREATEST HITS VIRGIN f GET WHAT YOU GOT COMIN' VAN ZANT IT DON'T MATTER REHAB Groce is optimistic about Mountain 39 37 35 5 39 NEW 1 VAN ZANT II CMC INTERNATIONAL/SANCTUARY Stage, though. "Right now, I think SOUTHERN DISCOMFORT EPIC WANT YOU BAD THE OFFSPRING GREED GODSMACK 40 34 26 10 40 NEW 1 we're doing better shows than we've CONSPIRACY OF ONE COLUMBIA t AWAKE REPUBLIC/UNIVERSAL t ever done," he says. "After 500 shows, Compiled from a national sample of a rplay supplied by Broadcast Data Systems' Radio Track service. 100 mainstream rock stations and 73 modern rock stations are electronically monitored 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Songs ranked by number of detections. Cl Tracks hewing an increase in dete tions over the previous week, regardless of chart movement. A record which has been on the chart for mo e than 20 weeks will generally no receive a bullet, even if it registers an increase in detections. Airpower awarded to songs appearing in the we still have fun every week." op 20 on both the BDS Airplay and Audience charts for the first time with increases in both detections and audience. t Videoclip availability. © 2001, Billboard/BPI Communications.

72 www.billboard.com BILLBOARD APRIL 14, 2001 www.americanradiohistory.com FOR WEEK ENDING APRIL 1, 2001 Music Video BiIIboard Video Monitor P R O G R A M M I N G THE MOST -PLAYED CLIPS AS MONITORED BY BROADCAST DATA SYSTEMS NEW ONS" ARE REPORTED BY THE NETWORKS (NOT BY BDS) FOR THE WEEK AHEAD Napster, Burly Bear, Palm

IIUSIC1ELEVIII011° MUSIC FIRST Continuous Programming Continuous programming Continuous programming Continuous programming Team To Promote New Act 1235 W. Street, NE 2806 Opryland Dr., 1515 Broadway, NY, NY 10036 1515 Broadway, NY, NY 10036 Washington, D.C. 20018 Nashville, TN 37214 1 Destiny's Child, Survivor 1 Lenny Kravitz, Again NAPSTER AND VIDEOS: As enough to work with Napster." 1 Destiny's Child, Survivor 1 Kenny Chesney, Don't Happen Twice 2 OutKast, So Fresh, So Clean 2 Janet, All For You 2 Jo Dee Messina, 2 Trick Daddy, Take It To Da House Burn 3 Jennifer Lopez, Play 3 Dido, Thank You major music -video networks play Palm Pictures head of online 3 R. Kelly, Fiesta 3 Jessica Andrews, Who I Am 4 Janet, All For You 4 Aerosmith, Jaded 4 Travis Tritt, It's A Great Day To Be Alive 5 4 Nelly, Ride Wit Me Fatboy Slim, Weapon Of Choice 5 Dave Matthews Band, I Did It fewer clips and tighten their play- marketing Brian Sutnick says, 5 OutKast, So Fresh, So Clean 5 Brooks & Dunn, Ain't Nothing 'Bout You 6 Nelly, Ride Wit Me 6 U2, Walk On 6 Pony, 6 la Rule F/Lil' Mo & Vita, Put It On Me Trick Pour Me * 7 Dave Matthews Band, I Did It 7 Madonna, Don't Tell Me lists, it has become increasingly "As an independent label group, 7 Soggy Bottom Boys, I Am A 7 Ginuwine, There It Is Man Of... 8 Lifehouse, Hanging By A Moment 8 Train, Drops Of Jupiter difficult for new artists to get we need to look for new, lower - 8 Missy Elliott, Get Ur Freak On 8 Diamond Rio, One More Day 9 Joe, Stutter 9 Moby, South Side 9 Lil Wayne, Everything 9 Charlie Robison, I Want You Bad 10 Missy Elliott, Get Ur Freak On 10 Jennifer Lopez, Play exposure for their music videos. cost ways to market artists and 10 Janet, All For You 10 Sara Evans, I Could Not Ask For More * 11 Uncle Kracker, Follow Me 11 Lifehouse, Hanging By A Moment 11 Jagged Edge, Promise 11 Darryl Worley, Second Wind * 12 Aerosmith, Jaded 12 Destiny's Child, Survivor But some companies are joining build an environment for artist 12 Lil Bow Wow, Puppy Love 12 Faith Hill, If My Heart Had Wings 13 Crazy Town, Butterfly 13 Jill Scott, A Long Walk 13 Musiq, Love 13 Toby Keith, You Shouldn't Kiss Me 14 Britney Spears, Don't Let Me Be... 14 Fuel, Hemorrhage (In My Hands) forces to come up with viable alter- development. We were able to 14 Case, Missing You 14 Aaron Tippin, People Like Us 15 Incubus, Drive 15 Uncle Kracker, Follow Me 15 Montgomery Gentry, She Couldn't Change Me 16 Snoop Dogg, Lay natives. For the first time ever, construct a `call to action,' event - 15 Tank, Maybe I Deserve Low 16 Fatboy Slim, Weapon Of Choice 16 City High, What Would You Do 16 Patty Loveless, The Last Thing On My Mind 17 Shaggy, Angel 17 Nelly Furtado, I'm Like A Bird controversial Web site Napster has marketing campaign with Nap- 17 G -Dep, Let's Get It 17 Keith Urban, But For The Grace Of God 18 R. Kelly Fiesta 18 The Corrs, Breathless 18 QB's Finest Feat. Nas, Oochie Wally 18 Gary Allan, Right Where I Need To Be 19 Dido, Thank You 19 Matchbox Twenty, Mad Season partnered with a TV network for a ster and Burly Bear. It made 19 Silkk The Shocker, That's Cool 19 Nickel Creek, When You Come Back Down 20 Sunshine Anderson, Heard It All Before 20 Bon Jovi, Say It Isn't So 20 Joe, Stutter 20 Alan Jackson, When Somebody Loves You 21 Nelly Furtado, I'm Like A Bird 21 Incubus, Drive unique music video promotion. sense to pick Skindive for this 21 Dixie Chicks, Without You Punk, 21 Jay -Z Feat. R. Kelly , Guilty Until... 22 Daft One More Time 22 Coldplay, Yellow 22 Jill Scott, A Long Walk 22 Clay Davidson, Sometimes 23 India.Arie, Video 23 Barenaked Ladies, Too Little Too Late Napster formed an alliance campaign because the college 23 Eve, Who's That Girl 23 Mark McGuinn, Mrs. Steven Rudy 24 Jay -Z Feat. R. Kelly , Guilty Until... 24 K -Ci & JoJo, Crazy with the Burly Bear Network, a is most 24 Sunshine Anderson, Heard It All Before 24 Rick Ferrell, The Girl's Got It Goin' On 25 Good Charlotte, The Motivation Proclamation 25 Shaggy, Angel audience the type that's 25 Koffee Brown, After Party 25 LeAnn Rimes, I Need You 26 American Hi -Fi, Flavor Of The Weak 26 Jennifer Lopez, Love Don't Cost A Thing cable TV network that's available receptive to the band's music." 26 Jon B., Don't Talk 26 Alison Krauss, Maybe 27 Saliva, Your Disease 27 Sade, King Of Sorrow 27 Eric Benet, Love Don't Love Me 27 Dixie Chicks, Goodbye Earl 28 2Pac, Until The End Of Time 28 Josh Joplin Group, Camera One on more than 565 U.S. college Because many artists and major 28 Lil' Mo, Superwoman 28 Martina McBride, Love's The Only House 29 Mudvayne, Dig 29 India.Arie, Video 29 Jaheim, Could It Be 29 Billy Gilman, One Voice 30 U2, Walk On 30 U2, Beautiful Day campuses. According to Burly music companies are against Nap- 30 R. Kelly, A Woman's Threat 30 Vince Gill, Feels Like Love 31 Trick Daddy, Take It To Da House 31 Toni Braxton, He Wasn't Man Enough 31 India.Arie, Video 31 Jamie O'Neal, There Is No Arizona 32 Musiq, Love 32 Faith Hill, Breathe Bear, its audience reach is more ster, Schwartz concedes that work- 32 Ludacris, Southern Hospitality 32 Chris Cagle, Laredo 33 Coldplay, Yellow 33 Semisonic, Chemistry than 5 million people. Napster ing with such a controversial com- 33 Dixie Chicks, Cowboy Take Me Away I 33 Toya, I Do 34 Ludacris, Southern Hospitality 34 Aerosmith, Don't Want To Miss A Thing 34 2Pac, Until The End Of Time 34 Sherrie Austin, Jolene 35 Jagged Edge, Promise 35 Creed, Higher counts its registered users at pany is unconventional and won't 35 K -Ci & JoJo, Wanna Do You Right 35 Aaron Tippin, Kiss This 36 Limp Bizkit, My Way 36 Barenaked Ladies, Pinch Me 36 Toby Keith, Country To 36 Iconz, Get Crunked Up Comes Town 37 Ja Rule F /Lil' Mo & Vita, Put It On Me 37 Nina Gordon, Now I Can Die more than 70 million. appeal to everyone. 37 JT Money, Hi -Lo 37 lee Ann Womack, I Hope You Dance 38 Sum 41, Fat Lip 38 Everclear, Am Radio Keith Urban, Your 38 Project Pat, Chickenhead 38 Everything 39 Eve, Who's That Girl 39 Destiny's Child, Independent Women Pt. I In their first joint Napster COO Mil- 39 DMX, No Sunshine 39 Travis Tritt, Best Of Intentions 40 Eden's Crush, Get Over Yourself 40 Matchbox Twenty, If You're Gone 40 Toby Keith, How Do You Like Me Now 41 Mystikal Feat. Nivea , Danger (Been So Long) marketing campaign, ton Olin sa s "Nap-- 40 Queen Pen, I Got Cha 41 R.E.M., Stand P 41 N.E.R.D., Lapdance 41 Jo Dee Messina, That's The Way 42 Tyrese, I Like Them Girls 42 R.E.M., Losing My Religion Napster and Burly ster's community of 42 Memphis Bleek, Do My... 42 Rascal Flatts, This Everyday Love 43 Fuel, Innocent 43 R.E.M., Everybody Hurts 43 Public Announcement, Man Ain't... 43 Darryl Worley, A Good Day To Run 44 Olivia, Bizounce 44 Shania Twain, That Don't Impress Me Much Bear teamed up with music fans look to the 44 Clay Davidson, I Can't Lie To Me 45 Papa Roach, Between Angels And Insects 45 Len, Steal My HIE 44 Tamia, Stranger In My House Sunshine 45 Shaggy, Angel 45 Lee Ann Womack, Ashes By Now 46 Buckcherry, Ridin' 46 No Doubt, Simple Kind Of Life Palm Pictures to pro- Napster service as a 46 Terri Clark, No Fear 46 Shyne, Bonnie & Shyne 47 Dream, He Loves U Not 47 Bee Gees, This Is Where I Came In 47 Shedaisy, Lucky 4 You 48 DMX, No Sunshine 48 3 Doors Down, Kryptonite mote the Irish rock way to learn 47 Kirk Franklin & Mary Mary , Thank You about 48 Donnie McClurkin, We Fall Down 48 Faith Hill, The Way You Love Me 49 Backstreet Boys, The Call 49 Bon Jovi, It's My Life band whose 49 Dave Hollister, Take Care Of Home 49 Faith Hill, Breathe 50 'N Sync, That's The Way Love Goes 50 Sade, By Your Side Skindive, great new music, and 50 Beatnuts, No 50 Tammy Cochran, Angels In Waiting Escapin' This ** Indicates MTV Exclusive self- titled debut al- this promotion per- * Indicates Hot Shots NEW ONS bum was released fectly captures NEW ONS NEW ONS that NEW ONS Stella Soleil, Kiss Kiss Mos Def, Tantric, Breakdown April 3 on Palm. spirit of discovery." Umi Says Staind, It's Been Awhile Doggy's Angels F/Snoop Dogg, Pleezbaleevit! Dust For Life, Seed Billy Gilman, There's A Hero Dream, This Is Me The Napster/Burly Sutnick adds, Shelby Lynne, Killin' Kind Trisha Yearwood, I Would've Loved You Anyway Samantha Mumba, Baby, Come Over Depeche Mode, Dream On Bear promotion, which "We're not afraid of G -Dep, P. Diddy, Black Rob, Let's Get It Tantric, Breakdown ran for approximately Napster. Napster has Stella Soleil, Kiss Kiss two weeks until April an unprecedented 5, is a stellar example number of music fans of one of the industry's in one space. Artists A SAMPLING OF PLAYLISTS SUBMITTED BY by C aria NATIONAL & LOCAL MUSIC VIDEO OUTLETS FOR current favorite buzz- should be paid for THE CLIP LIST,. THE WEEK ENDING APRIL 14, 2001. words: convergence. H ay their work, but when Godsmack, Greed Napster gave Skin - you have millions of AgMh The Januaries, Black Transmission dive prominent placement on its in one Garageland, Kiss It All Goodbye people place who can be Web site (napster-com) through exposed to new music, that's a leuoa,arslcin--rt1 Napster's Featured Music pro- powerful resource that we're not ¡EUROPE COLLEGE Continuous programming Continuous programming gram, which included an exclusive going to destroy." Continuous programming 1515 Broadway Hawley Crescent TELEVISION remix of Skindive's first single, Another unconventional aspect New York, NY 10036 London NW18TT 200 Jericho Quadrangle NETWORK "Tranquillizer-" Napster's Skindive about the Napster/Burly Bear Jericho, NY 11753 NEW Fatboy Slim, Weapon Of Choice 24 hours daily feature was linked to a Skindive alliance, says Schwartz, is that Staind, It's Been Aerosmith, Jaded 3350 Peachtree Road, Suite 1550 Awhile (NEW) Staind, It's Been Awhile page at Burly Bear's Web site promotion fees weren't part of Missy Elliott, Get Ur Freak R.E.M., Imitation Of Life Atlanta, GA 30326 On (NEW) Gorillaz F/ Damon Albam, Clint Eastwood Nelly Furtado, Like A Bird Fatboy Slim, Weapon Of Choice (NEW) I'm (burlybear-com), where users could the deal among Napster, Burly Eve Feat. Gwen Stefani, Let Me Blow Ya Mind Madonna, What It Feels Like For A Girl 3 Doors Down, Duck And Run Eve Feat. Gwen Stefan), Let Me Blow Ya Mind (NEW) No One view the "Tranquillizer" video. Bear, and Palm. Cold, Janet, For You Sunshine Anderson, Heard It All Before All Alien Ant Farm, Movies (NEW) Stella Soleil, Kiss Kiss Once on the Skindive page, online "Everyone involved some- Jennifer Lopez, Play Destiny's Child, Survivor Britney Spears, Don't Let Me Be_.. got Depeche Mode, Dream On Shaggy F/Ricardo Ducent, It Wasn't Me Josh Joplin Group, Camera One Buckcherry, Ridin' visitors could also enter a sweep- thing out of this, so it wasn't Crazy Town, Godsmack, Greed Butterfly Godsmack, Greed stakes TV. Dido, Here With Me to win a Sony 35-inch about who was getting paid for Gorillaz F/ Damon Albarn, Clint Eastwood Idlewild, Roseability OutKast, Ms. 3 Doors Down, Duck And Run Jackson Janet, All For You The Burly Bear TV channel promoting this artist," explains Destiny's Child, Survivor Wheatus, Teenage Dirtbag Matchbox Twenty, Mad Season played the "Tranquillizer" video Schwartz. "Our reasons for doing Robbie Williams, Papa Roach, Between Angels And Insects Let Love Be Your Energy New Found Glory, Hit Or Miss Jennifer Lopez, Play and a 30-second commercial about this were to promote new music OutKast, So Fresh, So Clean Oleander, Are You There? Gorillaz f/ Damon Albam, Clint Eastwood Stereophonics, Mr.Writer Limp Bizkit, My Way Continuous programming the unique promotion. In addi- and to promote what our compa- Spooks, Things I've Seen Sunshine Anderson, Heard It All Before Nelly Furtado, I'm Like A Bird 299 Queen St West tion, Burly Ricky Martin W /Christina Aguilera The Living End, Roll On Bear implemented a nies have to offer." Oleander, Are You There? Toronto, Ontario M5V2Z5 Nelly Featuring City Spud, Ride Wit Me Aguilera, Nobody... Toya, I Do!! street- marketing campaign a- Burly Bear's 2000 -01 TV pro- Planet Funk, Chase The Sun Train, Drops Of Jupiter (Tell Me) American Hi -Fi, Flavor Of The Weak Uncle Kracker, Follow Me (NEW) mong its network of college cam- duction season ends in May and Chante Moore, Straight Up Janet, All For You Sum 41, Fat Lip (NEW) Roxette, The Centre Of The Heart puses via postcard distribution, as will be on hiatus for the summer, U2, Walk On Mudmen, 5 O'Clock (NEW) Eden's Crush, Get Over Yourself (NEW) well as by encouraging students but Schwartz anticipates more Olivia, Bizounce (NEW) to share Skindive's music on Nap- Napster /Burly Bear deals to be Fatboy Slim, Weapon Of Choice ster, download the video, and buy struck with record companies for Crazy Town, Butterfly TV FOR U -NOT THEM 38 Shaggy Feat. Rayvon, Angel 1/2 hour weekly the Skindive album. the fall season. He adds that the Joe, Stutter 46 Gifford St Burly Bear manager of business promotion is best suited for Snow, The Plumb Song Continuous programming Three hours weekly Brockton, MA 02401 development Bradley Schwartz artists who are signed to a record Lifehouse, Hanging By A Moment W 3800 W. Alameda 216 Ohio Ave. Coldplay, Yellow says of Napster /Burly Bear Burbank, CA Chicago, IL 60610 Idlewild, Roseability the company and who have at least 91505 Aerosmith, Jaded Oleander, Are You There? partnership, "It's a perfect fit. A one music video available. Treblecharger, Brand New Lover Spiders And Snakes, Public 3LW, No More (Baby l'ma Do Right) Enemy #1 Godsmack, Greed Dido, Thank You Sunna, I'm Not Trading Buckcherry, Ridin' large percentage of Napster users Sutnick says that the company Aaron Carter, That's How I Beat Shag Matthew Good Band, The Future Is X -Rated London Bus A *Teens, Bouncing Off The Ceiling Stop, Bang A Gong The Living End, Roll On are college students, and our audi- "would love to work with Napster K -Ci & JoJo, Crazy The Doves, Brook Allison, The Kiss Off Catch The Sun 3 Doors Down, Duck And Run Janet, All For You ence consists of college students, and Burly Bear on this type of Destiny's Child, Survivor Fatboy Slim, Weapon Of Choice Alien Ant Farm, Movies Backstreet Boys, The Call Stereophonics, Mr. Writer who are the most music -thirsty and campaign A Dream, He Loves U Not Sick Of It All, District again. lot of artists Sky, You Matchbox Twenty, Mad Season BBMak, Still On Your Side Jonatha Brooke, Linger broadband-enabled demographic of and record companies have to real- Madcap, 2 Steps Behind Leslie Carter, Like Wow! Econoline Crush, Make It Right Flogging Molly, You all music buyers. We put together ize that traditional ways of mar- Lil Bow Wow Feat. Jagged Edge, Puppy Love Likes Of Again Linkin Park, One Step Closer Deftones, Digital Samantha Mumba, Baby, Come Over Bath Fatboy Slim, Weapon Of Choice the deal with Napster, and it was keting artists don't always work. Buckcherry, Ridin' 6gig, Hit The Ground just a matter of finding a record This is an opportunity to try some- 3 Doors Down, Duck And Run Bigdumbface, Duke Lion Oleander, Are You There? Coldplay, Yellow label that was forward -thinking thing new and cost-effective."

BILLBOARD APRIL 14, 2001 www.billboard.com 73 www.americanradiohistory.com WHISKEYTOWN ON LOST HIGHWAY (Continued from page 1) making the record," says Daly, the ty -on Napster. Early promo band's 27- year-old multi- instrumental- copies were also distributed to ist. "Outpost was excited, and we were Adams Mines for `Geld' On Sophomore Solo Set industry insiders. excited. And then everything just "We've had `bootleg copies' of grinded to a halt. It was so hard to BY WES ORSHOSKI pressed an interest in working with Adams). that new /old Whiskeytown for a work on something so passionately and According to Ryan Adams, his next solo album, Backing Adams on Gold is world -class session year now on cassette, and I have lit- then have this happen." Gold, could span two discs as it traces the erstwhile drummer Jim Keltner, bassist Jennifer Condos, L.A. erally had to splice our cassettes Though admittedly "blown away" Whiskeytown singer/songwriter's travels and experi- producer /songwriter Jon Brion, and Bucky Backster, together because we've worn 'em by the album ( "It was everything I ences living in New York, Nashville, and Los Ange- who plays in the Pink Hearts, Adams' Nashville - out," says Don Van Cleave, presi- hoped for and more "), former Out- les over the past few years. based rock side project. dent of the 74 -store Coalition of post A &R man Mark Williams says "I'm not sure if it'll come to pass, but the Adams says he has grown enormously as Independent Music Stores and that when Whiskeytown finished record will possibly start talking about an artist over the past couple of years, as he's owner of Magic Platter in Birming- Pneumonia, Outpost-a farm -team- New York City," Adams tells Billboard. worked on his musicianship and songwriting, ham, Ala. like label that broke such previous- "It'll go through some stuff about when I as well as his recording skills with Johns. Williams points out that the delay ly unknown acts as Days of the New was in Nashville in the middle of the "What I'm trying to do now is use all the dif- gave Johns and Adams an opportu- and Crystal Method - decided that album. And by the second disc, it'll all be ferent things that I've learned in the last nity that most artists and produc- it was best to "sit on the record" about Los Angeles." three to four years and apply them as hard ers don't get -the chance to live until the merger was sorted out. But The 26- year-old Adams now lives in L.A., as I can to make a definitive statement. with and revise a record more than things got even more complicated where he and producer Ethan Johns are Whereas Heartbreaker was something very year after its completion. That has- once Outpost was folded. finishing up work on Gold, the Lost High - natural and very on its own, this is really me n't necessarily proved to be a good After Outpost's closure, Williams way/Mercury follow -up to Adams' critical- more looking at the world and making some thing, though, as many who have (who is now an A &R exec at Inter- ly acclaimed solo debut -last year's Heart- ADA references and making some points." come to know the Napster version scope Geffen A &M) negotiated a deal breaker (Bloodshot). Even though Gold is slated to spread of Pneumonia may miss some of with Universal through which he Slated for late- summer release, Gold includes such across two CDs, Adams will no doubt wind up with the warmth lost in Johns and could take himself and a few Outpost Bug Music/BMI- published titles as "Good Night Hol- leftover material. "He could write an album a month," Adams' remix. acts, including Whiskeytown, to a lywood Boulevard," "La Cienega Just Smiled," "New asserts Smashing Pumpkins guitarist James Iha, who The new version also features new label. He spent a year attempt- York, New York," and "Wild Flowers." collaborated with Adams on Whiskeytown's long - a different track listing. Gone are ing to negotiate a new deal, but each "Lyrically, this is probably my most ambitious record awaited Pneumonia album, due May 22 from Lost "Choked Up" and "Tilt -a- Whirl," negotiation lasted several months ever," Adams says. "I'm demanding that the lyrics inside Highway (see story, page 1). which were replaced by "Sit and only to deflate in the 11th hour. the album read like -I don't want to say `poetry,' because Alt-country songstress Gillian Welch -who added har- Listen to the Rain" and "To Be As Williams (who also signed that sounds really weird. I want the lyrics themselves monies as well as bass, banjo, and guitar to Heartbreak- Evil," a hidden track. Originally Smashing Pumpkins to Virgin in the to be enough, even if you didn't hear the music. But I er -adds, "Ryan's very prolific, and his songs don't touted as a double -disc set, early '90s) shopped the album from also want the music to be enough. I even want the song require a lot of editing. It comes out like `boom!' And the Pneumonia now contains 15 label to label, Adams, Cary, and Daly titles themselves to be evocative of what's going on." whole song is like a very specific moment, and it's very BMI- published songs. The noto- played a handful of shows with a Also slated for Gold is "1974," a song Adams wrote cohesive. His prolificness is a real kick in the ass to me." riously prolific Adams says that growing list of substitute guitarists, with Alanis Morissette about their shared birth year. Joining in with a veteran's point of view is singer/ including material from a Hobo- bassists, and drummers. At one show, Adams says he's not sure whether Morissette will join songwriter John Hiatt, who says that Adams "seems ken, N.J., demo session done a Adams dubbed Pneumonia the al- him on the album, but she has been invited, as has like a lifer. He seems like one of those songwriters who few years ago, the band still has bum that's "never gonna come out." Elton John (the latter of whom having publicly ex- does it because he has to." about 60 leftover finished tracks Eventually, because enough in its vault. time had passed, Whiskeytown According to Callari, now the was released from its Outpost con- me, is just a scrapbook of that time (Mood Food, reissued by Outpost) songs are always instant classics to band's Lost Highway A &R man, tract, freeing it to sign with Lost in our lives." and eases the group out of its alt - me," Iha says. "I like their early the May release of Pneumonia Highway, a new label formed by As a result of his burgeoning solo country skin into a more main- stuff, the demos, Stranger's, this aims to build momentum for Gold, Mercury Nashville chairman Luke career, Adams says Pneumonia will stream setting. In fact, fiddler/ album. The thing is, I never have a slated for a late -summer issue. That Lewis and the band's former man- likely be Whiskeytown's swan song. vocalist Cary, 32, says she's worried problem with any of Ryan's song - strategy ought to be ideal, Van ager, Frank Callari. "I have spiritually checked out of that the album may be a bit "too writing. He does folk, he does kind of Cleave says, adding, "I think it's that band," he says. "Whatever hap- pop" for the band's core faithful. bluesy stuff, he does country, he does just gonna prove that Ryan is a MORE BAD TIMING pens to it, I will definitely step in and "Maybe it's really not that different, rock. And I believe it all. His singing long -term career artist." Though finally due to see day- be like a godparent to ideas for re- but that was my impression-Wow, always just sort of puts it across." Considering the number of light, Pneumonia is primed for leasing [leftover material] after the this is really a pop record, what are Johns' impact on the album, and near breakups and lineup another brush with bad timing. Lost fact. But, right now, I'm much more people gonna think ?' For me, it was especially Adams himself, cannot be changes the band endured after Highway finds itself with an album concerned with my new solo album." kind of a revelation, because it's so understated, according to Adams the release of Stranger's Alma- that has all sorts of potential for Still, Adams, Cary, and Daly are not country." himself. During the Pneumonia nac, Williams points out that it's mainstream success, but there's expected to reunite with a few Adds Adams, "We shot for some- sessions, Johns (who has helmed almost a miracle that Pneumonia really no band left to break at this friends for a New York show during thing grand, tried to finally make records for Chris Stills and Glen even exists at all. point. Over the past year, Daly, which they will deliver what Adams what all of us felt was like a classic Phillips, among others) pushed Whiskeytown experienced its Cary, and Adams have each im- describes as a "perfect presentation record. We dropped a lot of the atti- Adams in new directions and de- first fallout before Williams could mersed themselves in solo projects of Pneumonia." tude, and we lost plenty of what is manded that he inject more effort even close its Outpost deal. that have instilled new levels of con- Though Adams' bandmates insist kind of the dumber side of the into his craft. Though he was able to persuade fidence in all three. that the jury's still out on Whiskey - band, the dumber rock. We just Johns forbade him from flushing Adams and original guitarist Phil Last September, Bloodshot re- town's fate, one thing's clear: Pneu- broke it down to trying to play in- out song ideas using "studio trick- Wandscher to patch things up, the leased Heartbreaker, Adams' solo monia could very well deliver the struments and songs like we'd ery," Adams notes. "Before Pneu- band imploded again after a '98 debut, to critical acclaim (Music to band the most critical and commer- never done before -with a real monia, I honestly used to get away Kansas City, Mo., show. The pair - My Ears, Billboard, Nov. 4, 2000). cial acclaim it has ever experienced. sense of community between the with murder. Ethan kicked my ass who Cary says were like "oil and He is now nearing completion of Driven by gentle, rootsy ballads different players." and challenged me. For instance, I water " -parted ways, and the Gold, his second solo album and first ( "Under Your Breath ") and mid - Recorded at Dreamland, a con- wanted to play piano, so he threw band's rhythm section went with for Lost Highway (see story, this tempo acoustic -rock sing -alongs verted 19th-century church, Pneu- me behind one and goes, `What can Wandscher, who has since made page). Meanwhile, Cary's solo ("Don't Wanna Know Why "), the al- monia marks the first Whiskeytown you do on this ?'" amends with Adams. debut, a five-song EP titled Waltzie, bum is as evocatively beautiful as it disc to showcase songwriting contri- Adams adds that Johns inspired If this is, as Adams would have was issued last year by Chapel Hill, is musically fearless. butions from Daly, who joined Whis- him to rethink what he wanted to it, the end of the line for Whiskey - N.C. -based Yep Roc Records. She Coupled with Heartbreaker - keytown in 1997 as it was touring to capture on Pneumonia. "Before I town, Daly says he hopes the and Daly are shopping their just-fin- which built upon the Gram Par- promote its formal Outpost debut, met Ethan, I was gonna go in and band's albums are not only enjoyed ished full -length solo debuts -re- sons/Big Star /Replacements mix of the lauded Stranger's Almanac. probably make another attitude for years but discovered by new spectively titled Ponyball and Let- previous Whiskeytown records-such Smashing Pumpkins guitarist James record, a record about big C chords generations. "I'm proud of what ting Go-to various labels. brow -raising departures as the tropi- Iha also makes songwriting and and what kind of jeans I was wear- the band stood for, which I think "Everybody's gotten kind of used cal lullaby "Paper Moon" and the arrangement contributions. ing." Having inspired Adams to re- was like all the bands that we grew to being in limbo, I guess," Cary piano-laden '60s pop of "Mirror Mir- Backing Adams, Daly, and Cary think his approach to writing songs up on, their kind of ethics. It was says. "But I think it's been so good ror" emphasize the seemingly bound- are Iha, former Replacement Tom- and making records, Johns went on everything I loved about the for everybody to get away. I think if less abilities of the 26- year-old Adams. my Stinson, Backsliders guitarist to produce Heartbreaker and is Stones and the Beatles. It was Whiskeytown had continued the way But it's his storytelling and harmoniz- Brad Rice, bassist Jennifer Condos, now working on Gold. everything that Ryan loved about it was continuing, it would have been ing with Cary and Daly on such tracks pianist/keyboardist Richard Cau- Black Flag. It was everything that much longer before everybody had as "Easy Hearts" and "Under Your son, and producer Ethan Johns on WAITING AND CHANGING Caitlin loved about Dusty Spring- these revelations about what they Breath" that prove most memorable. drums and other instruments. During the delay of Pneumo- field ... And I think Whiskeytown were actually capable of." Although much more refined and Iha says he was hooked on Whis- nia, the album's reputation grew will be like that beautiful diamond Daly adds, "Sadly enough, I don't far less rambunctious, Pneumonia keytown shortly after hearing an in the press and among fans -who in the rough that you would never know if we're the same people that recalls the proud spirit of the band's advance copy of Stranger's Alma- were able to find the original ver- want to polish any further. You'd made [Pneumonia]. That record, to 1994 debut album, Faithless Street nac, courtesy of Williams. "Their sion of the album -in its entire- just want to let it be."

74 www.billboard.com BILLBOARD APRIL 14, 2001 www.americanradiohistory.com MUSICNET PROPOSAL RAISES QUESTIONS OF FAIRNESS (Continued from page 1) independent company and will ond, none of the labels agree to matures, you'll see that kind of to come under fire for dragging their witness list. "When will this become license its "private- label" platform to exclusive contracts with MusicNet, process, because people will realize heels on making music available real?" he asked. "When will we actu- companies seeking to sell music -sub- so they could reconfigure to anoth- it is in everybody's mutual self - online (see story, page 1). To critics, ally have MusicNet ?" scription services under their own er relationship or to independently interest to make that available and it was nothing more than a head -first When Richard Parsons, co -COO brands. MusicNet will also aim to license another site on their own. "It let people compete in a way they dive into a political fall -out shelter. of AOL Time Warner, replied that it license music from other record com- just creates a common platform to normally compete." "Nothing in Washington [D.C.] could be ready by this summer, and panies. Pricing and packaging con- enable consumers to get a signifi- is very coincidental," Toomey says. EMI Recorded Music president/ figurations will be up to those third - cant chunk, and one day all of the TIMING SEEN AS SUSPECT "This is all about making specific CEO Ken Berry reiterated claims party distribution partners, as will pieces will be on one platform, and Although super- secret conversa- points." that it will launch by fall, Leahy was be the decision of whether to offer then allow the platforms to compete tions began more than a year ago, Rob Glaser, RealNetworks CEO able to send them a message -that downloads or streamed content. with each other." the pace accelerated after the U.S. and interim CEO of MusicNet, dis- just as with Napster, the committee MusicNet will initially license its The acceptance of a compliant Court of Appeals for the 9th Cir- putes this assessment. "I'm sure a was keeping tabs on MusicNet's own platform to America Online and Napster into this common platform cuit castrated Napster and gave cynic would say that's not a coinci- progress toward a fair, workable RealNetworks, and both plan to was a question repeatedly raised dence," he says, "but the reality is techno- business model. launch branded online -subscription during the Senate hearings, with when we started this sprint to com- Recording Artists Coalition services later this year. MusicNet Napster CEO Hank Barry noting in `Who is going to join a plete this very complicated, inter- (RAC) co- founder Don Henley tes- says it will also license its platform his testimony that "we were able to club that only has one twined set of relationships, that par- tified before the Senate panel that to other distribution outlets, includ- reach agreement with Bertelsmann ticular event [the hearing] wasn't on "while we support the copyright- ing Napster, provided that such out- on a business model for a new serv- company's music? anybody's radar screen." infringement lawsuits filed by the lets satisfy legal, copyright, and ice and license terms for the sound As for Sony and Universal's choice record industry, the lawsuits should security concerns. recordings and musical compositions We're putting the to remain with their competing sub- not be used to destroy a viable and "When you have this kind of they control, yet I cannot today scription service, called Duet, one useful independent Internet distri- power, the question that has to be report that any other such agree- content all in one place critic contends that they simply did- bution system." asked is, `After all this has shaken ment has been n't need to join Still, it appears that MusicNet out, will there still be healthy com- reached with a to make it easy for the MusicNet - bought the labels more time from petition among companies, and will major label ... To since if they en- the committee. A Senate staffer consumer choice still be broad and this date, no consumer, but we're countered an or- says MusicNet "didn't on the sur- virtually unlimited as it has been service has been still vigorous nery senator at face seem to raise huge concerns" under the Napster era ?' " asks able to provide a the judiciary because it included only three of the Steve Rendall, senior analyst with comprehensive competitors with hearing, their five major labels. Yet if Sony and the media watch group Fairness offering of music executives could Universal opt in, then there may be and Accuracy in Reporting. AMES on the Internet one another:' duck to cover by LEAHY pressure to demand more from the Rendall has concerns regarding that is licensed by the major record- pointing to Duet. But RealNetworks record industry, the staffer says, the growing alliance between con- ing and publishing companies." -ROGER AMES, strategic advisor Richard Wolpert stating, "If they get all the players tent providers (namely the labels) Meanwhile, Klein says, BMG and WARNER MUSIC GROUP insists, "[MusicNet] is a very con- involved, then that would certainly and their delivery systems, which the other two majors involved in crete plan. This is not a fig leaf." change the situation." will soon closely tie Web sites to MusicNet hope that Sony and the industry a more detailed road Judiciary Committee member In the House, Rep. Rick Boucher, the labels' MusicNet venture. Vivendi's Universal Music Group map of Napster's future and what Sen. Patrick Leahy, D -Vt., was D -Va., says that he is happy to see all "That is not going to be good for will sign on. "We would welcome cracks in its marketing armor could among the most suspicious on Capi- five of the major labels now moving artists and competition among participation by these other com- be exploited. tol Hill. "The timing [of the an- forward to put content on the Web companies," he says, "and it won't panies so that consumers can get The three labels rolled out Music- nouncement] is what I have a ques- and that he will take them at their be good for consumer choice." the maximum amount of music," he Net just hours before a Senate judi- tion on," he said as he opened his word for the moment. He was also Washington, D.C. -based attorney says. "As the industry ripens and ciary hearing, where they were sure inquiry of a music -industry all -star hesitant to threaten any response if Jay Rosenthal of the prominent firm no products are rolled out by the Berliner, Corcoran & Rowe feels that early fall, as the labels are promising. MusicNet and other similar services "It's too early to predict any kind are more tools to consolidate power CopyrightAgent Searches Out Online Copyright Violators of congressional response," says than methods to take music to the Boucher, who is planning to intro- masses. "The majors, whether it be NEW YORK-Last year, Copy - load music or movies or other conian to go after the users, duce E- commerce legislation that Internet or brick- and -mortar distri- right.net debuted its Copyright- copyrighted works want to do because then you're just pissing would modify the U.S. copyright bution, have consciously tried to con- Agent software that scours Nap- the right thing and find a way off the music lovers, and that laws to allow temporary, MP3.com- solidate so much that there is no real ster and other peer -to -peer to license the work they so doesn't make much sense. It's not type downloads to become legal appreciable independent distribu- networks for copyright infringers clearly value." like these guys are like the guys (Billboard, March 10). tion system. Consolidation has (Billboard, Dec. 9, 2000). The first Despite the widespread effort to in the jungles of Thailand who pushed them into a mode of destroy- wave of E -mails went out to vio- curb illegal file -sharing, the tech- have factories that put out 2 mil- HAVE THREE, WANT FIVE ing their competition." lators in late September, warning nology has become controversial. lion cassettes a month. These It is not often that two huge Jenny Toomey of the Future of them to license the copyright Even the Recording Industry aren't bootlegging scoundrels and media conglomerates work togeth- Music Coalition agrees. "This is an works on their desktops or face a Assn. of America (RIAA) has gangsters -these are kids." er, let alone three. But that is exact- artificially constrained market," she loss of service. come out against it. "Our strategy The industry's reluctance to go ly what is happening with Music- says. "They're trying to make sure To date, Copyright.net has noti- has been to pursue the company after the front -line copyright vio- Net. Label executives say they they transfer the terrestrial busi- fied Napster that 1.5 million of its that is seeking to build a business lators also comes as little surprise came to the realization that music ness models to the Web intact so users were violating copyright based on the use of other people's to Digital Music Assn. executive fans would demand access to all they maintain the same bottleneck. laws, and as many as 700,000 users creative work, not the casual director John Potter. "Record music, not just some of it. They also The idea is that it may be an only $12 have reportedly been blocked companies have never been really say they're anxious to avoid the billion business, when it could be a from further access to Napster. excited about suing their fans, notorious VHS vs. Betamax battle, $30 billion business, but at least [the "CopyrightAgent provides a their customers." with two competing subscription labels] know they're dividing the $12 viable notice, take -down, and From a copyright law perspec- services under development. billion among themselves." licensing tool that encourages the tive, however, Rosenthal says that While some critics worry that this Like others, Rendall believes the creative community to make their based on Napster's entire file - very public cooperation may have devil will lie in the details. "Are they works commercially available on sharing model, its users could be more sinister implications behind only going to offer those songs that the Internet," Copyright.net CEO user," RIAA general counsel Cary guilty of willful infringement the scenes, Los Angeles attorney sell really well, and what's going to Tim Smith explains. Sherman told USA Today. because Napster users largely Kim Guggenheim feels that anti- happen to the independent [labels]? The software allows Copy - Copyright attorney Jay Rosen- know they're breaking the law trust activities are not a given. "But Are they going to be the grass that's right.net to search Napster users' thal says while that may seem like and they are downloading anyway. I think there's certainly the possi- going to get trampled under these hard drives to see which files are an odd position for the record in- Meanwhile, some artists are bility for there to be some anticom- competing elephants ?" stored on their computers. If it dustry to take -since a thief is a backing Copyright.net. The estate petitive aspects to it. And particu- Bertelsmann CEO Joel Klein, finds material that is not author- thief, whether the scale of stealing of Roy Orbison is among its most larly as sales through the Internet who was the U.S. Justice Depart- ized to be swapped, it alerts users be that of an interstate hijacking vocal supporters. Since enlisting increase, then the relative impor- ment's top antitrust official during and offers them a chance to re- ring or an individual shoplifter - the software to find illegal copies tance of anti -competitive practices the Clinton administration, counters move the file or lose access to it does fit in with its larger legal of Orbison's music, Copyright- would increase. Yet as the economic that the deal is not collusive. Napster. Copyright.net is also at- strategy. "They have made it clear Agent has sent more than 1 mil- impact increases, the likelihood of "There's nothing exclusionary about tempting to get Internet service as much as possible that they're lion E -mails to fans who have [government] monitoring or a criti- it," he argues. "The working togeth- providers to block violators' not going to go after the users; stored an illegal copy of an Orbi- cal look would increase." er is simply to work a common plat- Internet access. Yet Smith feels they're going after the company, son track on their hard drives. To Roger Ames, chairman of WMG, form." He tells Billboard that it is Copyright.net is not in the law - the middle guy that is providing date, only Orbison's "Only the says it is no different from the way pro- competition in two respects: enforcement business. "We be- the technology. The record com- Lonely" has been authorized for the majors work with their retail First, labels will license in any site lieve many people who down- panies may think it's a little Dra- download. FRANK SAxE partners. "We're working with the that meets their requirements. Sec- (Continued on next page)

BILLBOARD APRIL 14, 2001 www.billboard.corn 75 www.americanradiohistory.com MUSICNET PROPOSAL RAISES QUESTIONS OF FAIRNESS (Continued from preceding page) [other] labels because we believe maker inside the Duet organization. away from the Digital Millennium ness and have a great impact." you need a broad offering of music "It seems like there's a lot of internal 'To refuse to do Copyright Act (DMCA)- mandated Yet Samit says that the possibili- [to attract consumers]. Think of it as confusion on the Duet project," business with a legal 45% of the royalties to as low as 11 %, ty that the Web may cut into an a record club: Who is going to join a Romano continues. In time, she which is further reduced by a whole artist's real cash source, the CD -if club that only has one company's believes, market forces will push Napster owned by one host of standard deductions. MusicNet and Duet prove success- music? We're putting the content all them to make some decisions. According to one calculation, that ful and fewer physical units are in one place to make it easy for the "Eventually, they must- because no of the majors may could mean as little as 6% for some sold -is a real one. 'When you talk consumer, but we're still vigorous subscription service can survive newly signed bands. This comes at about about being able to provide a competitors with one another." without content from all of the major start a negative loop the same time the labels have cut download to people live, in their While MusicNet brings together labels. You cannot expect consumers production and promotion costs. home, car, or mobile [applications], three of the majors, two remain on to be OK with an incomplete catalog within the industry. Moreover, Toomey says, it is also that flexibility may make it a pri- their own. Sony and Universal are of music, and they won't be. Duet While they might still unclear whether MusicNet mary way to enjoy music." still moving forward with Duet, may launch with a lot of content, but would fall under the blanket-license which is set to launch this summer. at the end of the marathon, these want to teach an clause in many artists' contracts. If THE BEATLES FACTOR To give the service greater distribu- labels have to understand that they so, the artist could get paid nearly Fortunately for artists, that day tion, they announced April 5 an need each other, and they must upstart a lesson, they nothing for music that is sold via could still be a long way off. De- alliance with Yahoo! In a statement, license broadly." MusicNet. She says, "Then artists spite accusations leveled at Nap - Vivendi Universal chairman/CEO Meanwhile, an important hurdle really don't want to would not be sharing at all in this ster, as well as Berry's comments Jean -Marie Messier said they "hope for MusicNet and Duet alike is the profit." regarding music's Internet migra- that other major music companies securing of publishing rights. So far, start a war.' Rosenthal, whose résumé in- tion, the industry must consider music companies ASCAP, BMI, and the others have cludes a stint at the U.S. Copyright the fact that even though all of the and independent -KIM GUGGENHEIM, ATTORNEY join Duet" (see Newsline, page 77). yet to endorse either service. Office, says depending on the out- tracks on the Beatles' 1 album were Glaser tells Billboard that both "[MusicNet] is not a deal -it's come of the publishing-rights nego- readily available on Napster, the CD Sony and Universal were asked to half a deal, because they cannot go Net to stall Napster in its tracks at tiations, "labels may have to go has nonetheless sold more than 22 take part, but both forward without the publishers best or, at worst, back to change deals with artists so million units rebuffed the invi- signing off," Rosenthal says. If to punish it. As they can do this." worldwide, ac- tation. Still, he that process gets ugly, attorneys The Wall Street Recording artist Peter Gabriel, cording to an remains hopeful. say, it could lead to a protracted Journal reported also a co- founder of On Demand Dis- EMI /Apple Re- "We would love to fight at the copyright office, which the day of the tribution (0D2), a European digital - cords spokes- have their partici- could add countless months to hearings, "While commerce services company, dis- person. And it has pation at any level, either service's rollout. Bertelsmann counted the notion that such online been No. 1 in 35 be it at a licensing hailed the Real - licensing alliances as MusicNet and countries. SAMIT level, be it at a TROJAN HORSE AGAINST NAPSTER? TOOMEY Networks deal as Duet will create a stranglehold on KLEIN BMG's Hilbers deeper level." In announcing MusicNet, the a positive step for music content and distribution via says it would be a A Universal representative de- alliance took great pains to point Napster, one music executive said the Internet. "The Internet does mistake to hold off any longer on clined to comment on the Music - out that its aim is not to compete privately there was virtually no allow for little players to play on Web licenses out of fear of cutting Net announcement or a possible against Napster. Glaser says it will chance Napster would get music equal terms with the big players," into CD sales. "Certain segments future role in it. work with anyone that meets its through the deal." he told attendees of the Plug.In con- of the population will probably buy Universal and Sony are still being legal requirements, including Nap - Rosenthal says that the major ference in Barcelona, Spain, held a little less CDs and buy more courted, although insiders say it is ster, which he says is making labels, "other than Bertelsmann, are April 2-3 (see story, page 6). online music," he says. "What the possible MusicNet may distribute strides toward legitimacy. "Music - taking the position that Napster is Glaser, meanwhile, says the new net effect of that is, nobody knows. the labels' artists, regardless of Net will enter into distribution dis- such a bad guy that they can't cut a media may change the old media, but It's only that [if] we don't react to whether or not the pair take an own- cussions with Napster right away, deal with [it] because it would be they will also enlarge the pie overall. it, then the next Napster is wait- ership stake. "When you throw a with the hope of being able to offer rewarding a pirate and hurting all "So at the end of the day," he says, ing behind the door." party, it's nice for everybody to its services to it once it fulfills the other Web sites that have gone "these new kinds of distribution for- come," says EMI senior VP of new those conditions." to them legitimately and made deals mats that Internet distribution serv- Assistance in preparing this story media Jay Samit. Bertelsmann, which last Hal- with them." Yet retribution is not the ices [like MusicNet and Duet] make was provided by Brian Garrity in loween made a $50 million invest- real reason; rather, it's fear. "Napster possible are going to grow the busi- Barcelona. AVOIDING PRICE-FIXING, SHUTOUTS ment in Napster, is seemingly hedg- represents too much of an independ- Although BMG Music chief ad- ing its bets that the file- swapping ent distribution system," Rosenthal ministrative officer Konrad Hilbers company may ever find its way to says, adding that the majors "would says it would be a "good idea" if legitimacy. But Klein says Music - much rather see the Internet con- MusicNet and Duet agree to work Net "fits where we are and where trolled by the major labels and be Napster's Status Outside U.S. together, they have to make sure Napster is" because Napster has limited as much as possible to the they don't "end up in an environ- announced its intention to transi- artists signed by their labels." Study Looks At Use Country By Country ment that looks or smells like price - tion to a fully secured model. "This Yet Guggenheim points out that fixing. [We're] trying to form a mar- deal enables them -if they can all but one of the majors are pub- File- swapping technologies Jupiter found that Spain, at ketplace that makes sense for implement the strategy, and we licly traded companies, and that may not be the same pop -culture 24 %, has the highest percentage everybody, obviously without vio- believe they can -to get content gives them an added responsibili- phenomenon outside the U.S. of Napster users in Europe. lating any market principles. That's from three of the majors and, we ty. "I'm not sure the record compa- that they are in the States, but Italy and Norway followed, each why I think it's important that none hope someday, the others." nies would do that kind of payback interest in Napster exists with a penetration rate of about of these relationships are exclusive For the record, Napster CEO if they're denying the corporate around the world, according to a 16 %. Germany has a 15.3% user and everybody is invited to join." Hank Barry would say little more shareholders income," he observes, Jupiter Media Metrix study. rate; Switzerland, 8.2 %; Den- Even if the two services don't than: "We read the announcement adding that Bertelsmann's stake in In a survey of the 13 leading mark, 7.7 %; and the U.K. and merge, many analysts believe the with interest, and we look forward Napster may save it from being Internet -wired countries, Nap - France, 7.5% each. MusicNet vs. Duet battle could to learning more about MusicNet." shut out. "To refuse to do business ster was used by 14.3% of all at- The study also found that shut out any other upstart that But Napster insiders say the com- with a legal Napster owned by one home users during February. Italy and Spain were the coun- tries to break into the digital - pany has serious concerns about the of the majors may start a negative Canada had the biggest per- tries with the lowest percent- music- clearinghouse business. "It's sincerity of the labels' offer to license loop within the industry. So while centage of at -home Napster ages of Internet users willing to going to be tough," says Jupiter music to it. Among the issues that they might want to teach an users of any nation for that pay for a subscription service, at Research analyst Dannielle Ro- remain unresolved are how much of upstart a lesson, they really don't month, at 30.3 %. Argentina had 20% and 28 %, respectively. mano, noting that AOL's 23 million - a label's catalog they will make avail- want to start a war among them - 25 %; Spain, 23.8 %; and Brazil, Those most interested in sub- 28 million captive subscribers able to Napster, whether publishing selves-at least not yet." 18.8 %. The U.S. had 16.1 %. scription were from Germany (most of whom are not particularly rights will be included or the corn- The U.S. still dwarfs the rest (39 %) and the U.K. (35 %). tech -savvy), combined with Real - pany forced to secure separate ARTISTS SEEK SHARE OF WEB SALES of the world in the number of But digital -music executives Network's strong Web brand, gives licensing from ASCAP and BMI, The record labels are touting Napster users, with 13.6 million say worries about Napster- MusicNet a considerable lead. and whether Napster's media play- MusicNet as a positive for artists, in February. Canada had 4 mil- related piracy in Europe are "With the power behind this, its er will work or will it be forced to and there is little debate over the lion Napster users for the limited, for now, due to a lack of going to be tough to usurp them." use RealNetwork's Real player. fact that the Internet will give them month, followed by Germany fast Internet connections there Romano is not surprised that Insiders say Napster has had added exposure. Yet whether or not (1.9 million) and Italy (1.2 mil- resulting from high usage costs. Sony and Universal have chosen to nothing more than "initial discus- they share in the expected financial lion). The U.K., Australia, and Bruce Ward, founder of stick with their Duet offering, at sions" with MusicNet, and they windfall remains to be seen. Brazil also had more than 1 mil- NetPD, a digital file- tracking least for the moment. "Universal note that any agreement between While EMI Recorded Music pres- lion users each. service, explains, "Napster's not and Sony are engaging in a world of the two sides is a long way off. Yet ident/CEO Ken Berry asserted dur- In a separate study of the that valuable unless you have stall tactics while they wait and see some industry observers believe ing the Senate hearings that "music European music market, un- broadband. So it's less of a con- how all this plays out." Napster could be waiting a great is migrating to the Internet," some veiled at the recent Plug.In con- cern [in Europe]." A number of Internet vendors deal longer than even they expect. artists, according to Toomey, have ference in Barcelona, Spain, BRIAN GARRITY also complain of finding a decision- They say the labels will use Music- seen their royalty rates whittled 76 www.billboard.com BILLBOARD APRIL 14, 2001 www.americanradiohistory.com SENATE HEARING TACKLES INTERNET MUSIC ISSUES (Cunha tied from page 1) Internet hearings in this Congress to on why more artists have not spo- 115 of the Copyright Act. examine long -controversial recoup - ken up about issues in the past. Richards called for congressional ment clauses in recording artists' "There has been fear generated in reform of the section. VIVENDI UNIVERSAL AND SONY have entered into a nonexclusive agree- contracts and to attempt to clarify the artistic community of speaking Sally Greenberg, spokes- ment to distribute and market their new digital -music subscription the still- ambiguous work -for -hire in a way that would throw any woman for Consumer's Union, service, Duet, through leading Internet portal Yahoo!. The service, provision of the Copyright Act. negative light on the relationship also supported the call for a which is slated to roll out in the U.S. later this summer and global- As Don Henley remarked during between the artists and record compulsory license. But Henley ly by the end of the year, will offer tiers of options for streaming, the hearings, after thanking the sen- companies," she said. "History has said the RAC would only favor downloads, or both. BRIAN GARRITY ators on the committee for last not been kind to artists who have some sort of compulsory licens- autumn's repeal of the controversial candidly expressed points of view ing "as a last resort." WARNER MUSIC GROUP is nearing completion of its buyout of the 50% work- for -hire copyright amendment that differ with those of their rec- Opposing any legislation to cre- of Giant Records it does not already own. According to sources, the of 1999, "The work -for-hire issue still ord company. To say the least, to ate such a new compulsory license deal is rumored to include a payment of $25 million to Giant founder has not been worked out, despite a have spoken up could potentially were Hilary Rosen, president/ Irving Azoff. Giant's pop roster and catalog are to be absorbed into congressional directive." have exacerbated an already CEO of the RIAA; Jack Valenti, Warner Bros. Records. The majority of Giant's estimated 15 Los Referring to recoupment clauses strained relationship." president/CEO of the Motion Pic- Angeles -based staffers are to be laid off. MELINDA NEWMAN and work- for -hire matters after the One Capitol Hill veteran charac- ture Assn. of America; and Ed- hearing, Hatch told Billboard, "We terized the 31/2 -hour hearing as "a ward P. Murphy, president /CEO THE AGENCY GROUP, the international booking agency with offices in have to look at both of those." Bob's Big Boy buffet of issues." of the National Music Publishers' the U.K., New York, Toronto, Amsterdam, and Copenhagen, has In his opening remarks, Hatch Napster CEO Hank Barry called Assn. (NMPA). expanded its operations into Los Angeles with the acquisition of cited lyrics from songs by the two on Congress to enact an industry- Murphy testified that compul- Andy Somers' Bandwagon Touring Artists. New York agents Dave artist panelists, Recording Artist wide compulsory license for the sory licenses "were available to Kirby and Andrew Goodfriend will relocate to L.A., joining Somers Coalition (RAC) co- founder Henley Napster for our members' songs and Bandwagon's Val Wolfe and Melody King. RAY WADDELL and Alanis Morissette, including before it launched its service. Henley's "The End of the Inno- `It is vitally Napster simply did not avail itself EMI RECORDED MUSIC has signed a distribution agreement with cence" and Morissette's "Ironic" of them. With due respect, Nap - HitHive to deliver digital music to cell phones and personal data and "Thank U." important that ster is being disingenuous." devices. Initially, HitHive will offer approximately 40% of EMI's "As Mr. Henley has pointed out," recording artists The NMPA, in turn, was the catalog to U.S. cell -phone users; up to 80% will be available within said Hatch, quoting subject of criticism by MP3.com's the next year. Tracks can also be shared by E -mail or by calling also from "Long receive digital Richards for the snail's pace of other phones with the service. The service will launch this summer Way Home," anoth- licensing procedures. in Europe and the U.S. and this fall in Asia. JILL PESSELNICK er song by the performance royalties "This is not correct," Murphy artist, " `There's replied in testimony. "HFA [Harry RICHARD BRANSON'S Radio Free Virgin (RFV) has added a new three sides to every directly from the Fox Agency] has agreed to deem record function on its proprietary Web audio player, which allows story. [Yours and to MP3.com to hold interim licens- listeners to record songs or programming blocks from any mine and the cold, source, without the es for virtually every song in our RadioFreeVirgin.com station. To prevent file- sharing, the files are hard truth].' Today, record company publishers' repertoire." He added encrypted and only work on the computer the user records them we may find there that MP3.com "did not follow the to. RFV is also launching a "lite" version of its player, which allows are even more than recouping royalties usual process of requesting licens- users to sample 20 stations without downloading the full player. that. We have tried es before making our songs avail- RFV has signed a strategic partnership with Digital eStation to MORISSETTE to broaden the dis- against outstanding able. MP3.com submitted more distribute the player on its Digital eBox, an Internet -enabled home cussion beyond just than 600,000 license requests at entertainment system. FRANK SAXE the business entities that mediate the accounts.' one time, when HFA typically primary relationship we need to processes 250,000 license requests -DON HENLEY, MSN INTERNET NETWORK of launched on April 3 MSN Music, a free serv- keep in mind, that between the artist RECORDING ARTISTS COALITION per year on behalf the entire ice that allows consumers to locate, listen to, and learn about a wide and the audience." recording industry." variety of music styles. The beta version, available at music.msn Sen. Patrick Leahy, D -Vt., the The lawmakers expressed keen .com, includes a "sounds like" search technology that finds individ- ranking Democrat on the commit- interest in the recent deal by ual songs, albums, and artists that sound similar to a customer's tee, said he likes Napster's file - delivery of music over the Internet RealNetworks and the EMI query or corresponds to the customer's mood. The site does not sharing technology but is worried similar to the licensing of musical Group, BMG Entertainment, and work on Macintosh computers. JILL PESSELNICK that the creative incentive to pro- compositions in radio: "Licensed Warner Music Group to create the duce new work would flag if the music should be available over the online subscription service Music - technology can't be harnessed into Internet as it is over radio." Net (see story, page 1). The deal a subscription service: "I wouldn't Barry told the committee, was the centerpiece of testimony Don and "There's been a failure in the mar- by Richard D. Parsons, co of SONY TO LAUNCH OFFICES IN LEBANON, EGYPT want Henley Alanis -000 Morissette not to continue to pro- ketplace, and any time that hap- AOL Time Warner, and Ken Ber- (Continued from page 8) duce music because they weren't pens, Congress has to take a look." ry, president /CEO of EMI Re- majors are all represented in the region pletely. I remember being in Dubai in, justly compensated." A compulsory license system corded Music. through licensing deals, only EMI at I think, 1994 or 1995, at the start of Henley began his testimony by supersedes the normal negotiat- Leahy questioned the timing of present has dedicated offices. August, and the stores were full of saying that "recording artists ed marketing mechanism for dis- the announcement on the eve of Ridgely could not be reached for pirate cassettes. I came back a month have for far too long been insuffi- tributing copyrighted works. It the hearing, in light of his criti- comment, but Sony's move has been later, just after the piracy law was ciently represented in Washing- allows any prospective user to cism that labels have been slow to welcomed by Fred Giaccardo, presi- enforced, and the stores were com- ton, D.C.," then adding extempo- obtain a flat -rate license without license music in the online world. dent of EMI Middle East. "It is a pos- pletely empty because the retailers raneously, "I think you would obtaining the copyright owner's He sought assurances from the itive move for the region, if we are didn't have the time to get the legiti- agree to that." Hatch immediately permission. label chiefs that the new sub- talking about the record industry," mate products. The enforcement there replied, "I would." Reaching out to the artist com- scription service would offer Giaccardo tells Billboard. "It would has been just outstanding. That cleanup Henley went on to assert, "It is munity, Barry urged that such a equal access to the product of be foolish to think that because we of piracy was a wonderful example for vitally important that the record- license should include direct pay- other labels, including indie labels were the only company here that all the other countries in the region." ing artists receive digital per- ment to artists similar to the not part of the deal. EMI therefore has 100% of the mar- Looking forward to another major formance royalties directly from "writer's share" of public perform- The announcement also took ket. But the fact that we now have moving into the region, Giaccardo adds, the source, without the record ance payments that are collected by away at least some of the urgency another major keen to get into the "If we have to face the authorities in company recouping royalties ASCAP and BMI. "I strongly be- of Barry's plea for a compulsory region will help us raise the profile of any country to explain what piracy is against outstanding accounts or by lieve such a change is necessary, an license, and Hatch indicated that the market and give us another part- about and how piracy is damaging their engaging in unnecessary bureau- important step for the Internet, and he will not be convinced that labels ner with whom to fight piracy." economy, it will be better to have more cratic disputes." He added that that it will be good for artists, lis- have truly made strides until such Giaccardo explains that piracy than just one voice." "one way to even this playing field teners, and businesses." a system is up and running. remains a problem but that some ter- Another key task for Sony in the would be for Congress to consider The position is a turnaround for "You've come quite a way since we ritories have achieved tremendous region will be to sign local repertoire. a federal seven-year [contract] the Napster executive. In testimo- met last time," he said, referring results in helping to stamp out ille- Ridgely says in a prepared state- term, much like the law that ny before the committee last July, to his initial hearing on online gitimate product. ment, "Both Egypt and Lebanon helped movie actors gain free he told lawmakers such a license music issues last July (Billboard, "As recently as the early 1990s, most have a rich musical heritage and a agency in California." wasn't necessary. July 22, 2000). "But certainly of the region was just about pirate wealth of extremely interesting and Noting that artists' interests are At the hearing, MP3.com presi- there's a long way to go." sales," he recalls. "The first step in the creative artists who are at the fore- "at times contrary to the interests dent Robin Richards went fur- Rumors of a Napster fan demon- region to move forward to a legitimate front of the Arabic music scene. We of the RIAA [Recording Industry ther, citing the "practical impossi- stration never materialized. About music market started up in the United will be building highly creative exec- Assn. of America]," Henley con- bility" Internet music companies 150 young users appeared at a Nap - Arab Emirates [UAE]. utive teams and establish a strong cluded by saying, "The bottom line would face in complying with the ster support meeting the evening "What [the authorities] have done in artist roster to grow national opera- is that artists create the music that complicated pre -digital -era re- before the hearing, but only sever- the UAE is wonderful," he adds. `Pira- tions in those countries that will fuels these industries." quirements for compulsory licens- al dozen fans lined up along the back cy there has just been eradicated com- make an impact regionally." Morissette ventured her opinion ing in current law under Section wall during the hearing.

BILLBOARD APRIL 14, 2001 www.billboard.com 77 www.americanradiohistory.com AOL TIME WARNER DENIES PLANS FOR VIDEO NETWORK (Continued from page 1) called AOL Music, could be added more programming involving music." reach more than 40 million U.S. sub- music video network, "it would be no and satellite TV, which proves that the to AOL Time Warner's Turner He insisted that any hint that there scribers by year's end. Another different than Disney, which owns a demand is there. The way the indus- Broadcasting Systems, which oper- are definite plans for a new AOL competitor is Great American Coun- movie studio and TV networks [ABC, try is headed, with people saying that ates such networks as CNN, TNT, Time Warner music channel "did not try (GAC), owned by Jones Inter- Disney Channel]. They're in the busi- the future of music videos is in stream- TBS, the Cartoon Network, and come from the company." national. Nielsen Media Research ness of content distribution." ing and digital technology, it makes Turner Classic Movies. New York -based Viacom current- reports GAC's U.S. household reach A new music -video network sense for a company like AOL Time Yet Turner chairman/CEO Jamie ly dominates the U.S. national music as about 15 million. backed by a media Warner with major Internet and new- Kellner told Billboard (during an TV network business, as it owns According to Viacom president/ giant like AOL media resources to get in the music April 3 media conference in New MTV, VH1, BET, CMT, and their CEO Mel Karmazin, Viacom would Time Warner video business." York called the Big Picture) that the respective spinoff channels. welcome the competition from any would be welcom- Powell said, "At first blush, it may company has "no plans at this time" According to Nielsen Media new music -video network. Karmazin ed by the music seem that a company that owns sev- to start a music-video network. Research, the U.S. household reach said at the April 3 conference that any industry, observ- eral record companies and a music Kellner added that any talk about for MTV is more than 77 million, fol- new network would take at least ed John Warden, video channel would have an advan- AOL Time Warner starting a music lowed by VH1 (74 million), BET (63 three years to reach substantial dis- president of Rive tage, but sometimes it's not an advan- video network is "speculation, but we million), and CMT (45 million). tribution and would have to go after KELLNER Video Promotion tage. An internal struggle may arise would consider the idea." He noted Viacom's closest U.S. competitor the same target audience as Viacom's. and Production. if the company's record labels want- that the story may have surfaced in the music video programming He added, "The only way [the com- "The more music video program- ed preference on the music channel. because at a company meeting he was business is Cablevision -owned peting network] can tell people that ming we have, the better," Warden That internal struggle could turn out told that "it would be fun for us to do MuchMusic USA, which expects to it's there is by advertising, and we'll said. `People in the music industry get to be a disadvantage." be more than happy to take their more excited about making music Referring to music consumers, money for that." videos when they think they have Powell added, `They're going to listen The FCC's Powell noted that if more options for where the videos can to and buy music based on the artists, AOL Time Warner were to have a be seen. More people are getting cable not the companies behind them."

ISSUES REMAIN AS MIAMI LANDS LATIN GRAMMYS HUT 100 (Corrti,,,ied from page l) franchise since 1973, also has the ing of 16.7, translating into 26.7 licensing rights for the Latin Gram- `There's no way to million viewers. SPOTLIG11T..' mys, with an option to renew in Obviously, the still -young Latin future years. predict if Cuban Grammys couldn't be expected to tie by Silvio Pietroluongo Producing the Latin Grammys the numbers of the nearly 30 -year- in a city other than Los Angeles - people will be old U.S. Grammy telecast. But ac- where the show's infrastructure is cording to Nielsen Media Research 'ALL' RISES: Janet's "All for You" (Virgin) bursts to the top of The Bill- already set up -will cost another nominated. But (CBS declined to give detailed num- board Hot 100, as first-week sales of the single total 135,000 units scanned. $1 million, which South Florida's they bers), viewership in the 12 -plus On Hot 100 Singles Sales, "You" moves from its street -date -violation debut Latin Grammy Host Committee if are, and demographic dropped precipitous- position of No. 29 to No. 1, earning the Greatest Gainer /Sales honor. Janet pledged to raise to ensure having if they are an ly -from a 6.1 rating to 4.4 -by the is the third artist since January 2000 to have a single sell at least 135,000 the show in Miami. end of the show, only to jump back units in a week, joining fellow pop divas Madonna and Christina Aguil- The congenial attitude comes in important element to a 5.8 for the 11 p.m. newscast. era. Madonna's "Music" moved more than 140,000 units in both the Sept. sharp contrast with last year, when Still, says Jack Sussman, senior 16 and 23, 2000, issues, while Aguilera's "What a Girl Wants" (RCA) scanned key members of the local govern- to the show, we'll VP of specials for CBS Television, 140,000 pieces in January 2000. Janet's strong sales, combined with an air- ment- including Miami /Dade the network was "happy" with the play audience of 104 million, gives her the largest overall Hot 100 point total County Mayor Alex Penelas, who's have them perform.' numbers, especially with the core (24,000) since "Heartbreaker" by Mariah Carey Featuring Jay -Z (Colum- co -chair of the host committee - 18- to 49- year-old demographic, in - MICHAEL GREENE, which the Grammys came out above bia) earned 28,500 points in October 1999. "All" is also the first song since adamantly refused to support the NATIONAL ACADEMY OF RECORDING "Livin' la Vida Loca" by Ricky Martin in the May 15, 1999, issue to sur- Latin Grammys in any way be- ARTS AND SCIENCES the competition for that time slot. pass both 100 million listeners and 100,000 units sold in the same chart week. cause of an ordinance forbidding "We wouldn't be doing this in year "Loca" had 104 million listeners and scanned 118,500 units that week. the county from doing business No. 2 if it wasn't growing," he says. with Cuban nationals. The ordi- "On the other hand, there's a certain SELLING THROUGH: The retail releases of Case's "Missing You" (Def nance is no longer enforced after as possible," says Greene, who has commitment to diversity by the net- Soul/IDJMG) and Tamia's "Stranger in My House" (Elektra/EEG) lead the U.S. Supreme Court struck even met with former Cuban polit- work, and you're fulfilling it with a each title to leap into the top 10 of the Hot 100. "Missing" climbs 37-5 on the down a similar law in Massachu- ical prisoners. "Ultimately, it's our great show." Hot 100 and moves 23 -3 on Hot 100 Singles Sales, scanning 57,500 units, setts last year. goal to let art be the real bandage As of now, Sussman says, CBS while "Stranger" jumps 53 -10 on the Hot 100 and 67 -5 on the sales chart, But as recently as last month, for people who have been inflicting has no promotional plans in gear, with 48,500 pieces sold. Both have been retailing on 12 -inch vinyl for weeks controversy swirled around the wounds on each other for years." pending final nominations, to be an- but made their entry on the sales chart last issue due to street -date viola- Latin Grammys when several polit- Although some sources say the nounced in mid -July. Awards will be tions of the more popular configurations. Their ascent up this chart results ical leaders publicly said Grammy same freedom of speech that would given in 40 categories, including in some odd movement within the top 10, as both Olivia's ` Bizounce" (J) organizers had assured them that allow Cubans to perform in Miami newly added rap/hip -hop. and City High's "What Would You Do ?" (Booga Basement/Interscope) drop the presence of Cuban -based would also make it valid for others Although 2,900 people voted for in position while maintaining their bullets. "Bizounce" falls 2-4 while scan- artists in the awards show was to stage protests around the Gram - last year's Latin Grammys, mem- ning 51,000 units, an increase of 20 %, and "Do" improves by 4% to 34,500 unlikely. Yet both LARAS and mys, the import of such protests bership in LARAS has swelled to units. For the first time in nearly a year, the top four titles on the sales chart NARAS officials have denied mak- seems to have lost steam. 4,000 this year. According to sold more than 50,000 units. This last occurred in the May 6, 2000, issue, ing any such claims. "Every week, we have Cuban LARAS senior VP /executive di- when each top five title surpassed that amount, led by lbni Braxton's "He "There's no way to predict if people playing in Miami," Emilio rector Mauricio Abaroa, about Wasn't Man Enough for Me" (LaFace /Arista) moving 128,500 units and Cuban people will be nominated," Estefan Jr. says. "If people want to 1,000 new members joined the anchored by 504 Boyz'a "Wobble Wobble" (Priority), with 52,000 pieces sold. Greene says. "But if they are, and if protest, they can protest every academy after LARAS offered a they are an important element to weekend. Even though I wouldn't series of professional forums in RADIO `SURVIVOR': Destiny's Child's "Survivor" makes it to No.1 on the show -like the Buena Vista support a Cuban group or buy a Mexico, Colombia, Puerto Rico, Hot 100 Airplay in its fifth week, tying TLC's "No Scrubs" for quickest rise Social Club was a couple of years Cuban record, I respect other peo- and Brazil this year. Members of to the top since the radio panel was expanded to include all formats in ago, when they played in the [U.S.] ple's opinions. And Miami is not just NARAS who reside in the U.S. December 1998. The all -time record in the Broadcast Data Systems era Grammys -we'll have them per- about Cubans." can also vote in the Latin Gram - (which began in 1990) is three weeks, held by Michael Jackson with "Black form. The most important thing is, Citing the recent Eminem con- mys, provided that they have pro- or White" (Epic) in December 1991. "Survivor" is up 19 million listeners, the we're not here to elevate any [one] troversy, Greene points out that duction credits for at least six fourth consecutive week it has gained at least 15 million and earned the country or any people." political issues are status quo in any predominantly Spanish- or Por- Greatest Gainer/Airplay award. The last act to have a song win this award That realization seemed to sink Grammy production. Of more press- tuguese- language albums. for four straight weeks was ... Destiny's Child, which hit for six straight in after Miami lost the Latin Gram - ing importance to the Latin Gram - Ultimately, the Latin Grammys' weeks with "Independent Women Part I" this past October to December. mys to L.A. last year, and political mys is whether the awards show new locale can only serve the mul- leaders were criticized for letting a will do well on TV. Last year, CBS ticultural, Pan-American thrust of QUITE A JAM: Christina Aguilera, LW Kim, Mya, and Pink join forces $35 million infusion (the amount of took a gamble by airing a decidedly the awards, says Abaroa. "I would and land the Hot Shot Debut at No. 70 with "Lady Marmalade" (Inter - money the Grammys are estimated bilingual show on prime time. like the Latin Grammys to find scope). "Marmalade" is from the soundtrack to the Nicole Kidman/Ewan to pump into the local economy) slip The Latin Grammys garnered their niche in Miami, from which McGregor musical -that's right, I said musical- Moulin Rouge, which through their hands. This time an overnight A.C. Nielsen rating they can express their diversity opens nationwide June 1. The soundtrack is due at retail May 8. "Mar- around, all parties involved seem to of 6.1 and a 10 share, which trans- each year. But I also encourage malade" was originally recorded by the Patti LaBelle- fronted trio LaBelle, be going all out to establish a cor- lates into about 8 million viewers. the idea of their traveling, so that which took the song to No. 1 in 1975. dial relationship. This year's February edition of Latin communities can enrich "We are engaging as many people the Grammys had a national rat- each other."

78 www.billboard.com BILLBOARD APRIL 14. 2001 www.americanradiohistory.com Courtney Ross Holst Nobuyuki Idei Gerald M. Levin cordially invite you to recognize Thomas M iddeihoff Chairman & Chief Executive Officer Bertelsmann AG at The Steven J. Ross Award Dinner Elie Wiesel Nobel Prize Laureate Guest Speaker Steve Case Chairman, AOL Time Warner Inc. Presenter

featuring Heather Headley RCA Artist and 2000 Tony" Award Winner, Star of Disney's "AIDA" Tom Brokaw Anchor & Managing Editor, NBC Nightly News Master of Ceremonies Tuesday, May 15, 2001 at 6:30 p.m. The Waldorf- Astoria For congratulatory journal ads and ticket reservations, please call Roberta Goro at 212.836.1147 or e -mail her at goror @ujafedny.org or Ron Brien at 212.836.1126 or e -mail him at brienr @ujafedny.org o UJA-FEDERATION OF NEWYORK

www.ujafedny.org The Entertainment, Media & Communications Division

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® looancl. 200 APRIL 14, 2001 I'll" óF ó of Q m cc .,..., . - ,,,.. .,...., ,,, .0 , ,, , L, ARTIST F. ITLE íS ó g 3 á 3 g < Ú PRINT & NUMBER/DISTRIBUTING LABEL (SUGGESTED LIST PRICE OR EQUIVALENT FOR CASSETTE/CD)ITLE a IMPRINT & NUMBER/DISTRIBUTING LABEL (SUGGESTED LIST PRICE OR EQUIVALENT FOR CASSETTE/CD)

No. 1 HOT SHOT DEBUT 55 54 47 5 JESSICA ANDREWS DREAMWORKS (NASHVILLE) 450248/INTERSCOPE (10.98/16.98) WHO I AM 22

1 1 THE END OF TIME 1 NEW 1 2PAC AMARU/DEATH ROW 490840 * /INTERSCOPE(19.98/24.98) week at No. UNTIL 56 68 66 70 INCUBUS IMMORTAL 63652/EPIC (12.98 EQ/18.98) MAKE YOURSELF 47

2 1 1 34 SHAGGY A6 MCA 112096* (11.98/17.98) HOTSHOT 1 VARIOUS ARTISTS 51 55 48 25 THE FAMILY VALUES TOUR 1999 32 FLAWLESS/GEFFEN 490641 * / INTERSCOPE (12.98/18.98) 3 3 2 5 DAVE MATTHEWS BAND 2 RCA 6798s (11.9818.98) EVERYDAY 1 58 66 52 19 TIM MCGRAW A, CURB 77978 (12.98/18.98) GREATEST HITS 4 PART III 2 4 2 - 2 112 BAD BOY 73039"/ARISTA (12.98/18.98) 59 65 61 16 COLDPLAY NETTWERK 30162/CAPITOL (16.98 CD) 1221 PARACHUTES 51 5 7 4 46 DIDO A' ARISTA 19025 (11.98/17.98)12M NO ANGEL 4 VARIOUS ARTISTS 60 70 71 SONGS 4 WORSHIP SHOUT TO THE LORD 58 6 INTEGRITY 61001/TIME LIFE (19.98 CD) - © NEW 1 TRAIN AWARE/COLUMBIA 69888/CRG (11.98 EQ/17.98) DROPS OF JUPITER 6 FINEST LIMP BIZKITA° 61 60 56 15 QB'S NAS & ILL WILL RECORDS PRESENTS QUEENSBRIDGE THE ALBUM 7 9 10 24 CHOCOLATE STARFISH AND THE HOT DOG FLAVORED WATER ILLWIWCOLUMBIA6380PCRG í11.98E017.981 53 FLIP 490 759* /INTERSCOPE(12.98/18.98) 1 62 58 44 3 DAFT PUNK VIRGIN 49606* (12.98/18.98) DISCOVERY 44 8 4 - 2 TRICK DADDY SLIP -N-SLIDE/ATLANTIC 83432 * /AG (11.98/17.98) THUGS ARE US 4 63 67 50 10 VARIOUS ARTISTS RAZOR & TIE 89033 (11.98/17.98) GOIN' SOUTH 28 9 5 3 4 AEROSMITH COLUMBIA 62088 * /CRG (12.98 EQ/18.98) JUST PUSH PLAY 2

1/1/4=1 NEW P. 1 BUCKCHERRY DREAMWORKS 450287/INTERSCOPE (12.98/18.98) TIME BOMB 64 10 NEW 1 INDIA.ARIE MOTOWN 013770/UNIVERSAL (12.98/18.98) ACOUSTIC SOUL 10

65 53 45 28 MADONNA MAVERICK 47598 WARNER BROS. (12.98/18.98) MUSIC 1 11 ) 19 20 22 LIFEHOUSE DREAMWORKS 450231 /INTERSCOPE (11.98/17.98) II NO NAME FACE 11 66 47 42 29 THE CORRS 143/LAVA/ATLANTIC 83352 AG (11.98/17.98) IN BLUE 21 12 11 15 40 NELLY A' FO' REEL 157743 * /UNIVERSAL (12.98/18.98) COUNTRY GRAMMAR 1 67 61 51 45 MATCHBOX TWENTY A' LAVA/ATLANTIC 83339/AG (12.98/18.98) MAD SEASON 3 13 8 - 2 SOUNDTRACK BLACKGROUND 10192 (12.98/18.98) EXIT WOUNDS - THE ALBUM 8 68 73 68 22 GODSMACK REPUBLIC 159688 /UNIVERSAL (12.98/18.98) AWAKE 5 14 14 13 14 SOUNDTRACK MERCURY (NASHVILLE) 170069 (11.98/18.98) 0 BROTHER, WHERE ART THOU? 13 PACESETTER 15 16 14 35 SOUNDTRACK A CURB 78703 (11.98/17.98) COYOTE UGLY 10 69 114 109 12 SOUNDTRACK SONY CLASSICAL 89347 (17.98 EQ CD) CROUCHING TIGER, HIDDEN DRAGON 69 16 15 11 23 LENNY KRAVITZA' VIRGIN 50316 (12 .98/18.98) GREATEST HITS 2 BEN HARPER AND THE INNOCENT CRIMINALS I0Ì NEW 1 LIVE FROM MARS 70 11 23 22 10 DREAM BAD BOY 73037/ ARISTA (11.98J17.98) IT WAS ALL A DREAM 6 VIRGIN 10079* (22.98 CD)

1 /MCA(12.9818.98) JP 71 18 20 16 24 LUDACRISA' DISTURBING THA PEACE/DEF JAM SOUTH 548138/IDJMG(12.98/18.98) BACK FOR THE FIRST TIME 4 ( 7 1 ) NEW JESSEPOWELLSILAS112401

71 55 19 BACKSTREET BOYS As JIVE 41743 (12.98/18.98) BLACK & BLUE 1 19 6 - 2 JON B EDMONDS69998/EPIC(11.98EQI17.98) PLEASURES U LIKE 6 12

74 64 83 MONUMENT 69678/SONY (NASHVILLE) (12.98 EQ/18.98) FLY 1 20 21 17 25 JA RULE A' MURDER INC. /DEF JAM 542934* /IDJMG (12.98/18.98) RULE 3:36 1 73 DIXIE CHICKS A'

74 69 41 5 SILKK THE SHOCKER NO LIMIT 23221"/PRIORITY (11.98/17.98) MY WORLD, MY WAY 12 21 35 49 27 AARON CARTER JIVE 41708 (11.98/17.98) AARON'S PARTY (COME GET IT) 16

72 54 27 MYSTIKAL2 JIVE 41696* (12.98/18.98) LET'S GET READY 1 22 22 18 19 CRAZY TOWN A COLUMBIA 63654/CRG (11.98 EQ/17.98) &21 THE GIFT OF GAME 9 15 76 79 65 60 3 DOORS DOWN ° REPUBLIC 153920 /UNIVERSAL (12.98/18.98) IIIM THE BETTER LIFE 7 23 12 6 4 EVE RUFF RYDERS 490845 * / INTERSCOPE (12.98/18.98) SCORPION 4 DONNIE MCCLURKIN BLACKGROUND (12.98/16.98) FORCE OF NATURE 7 11 92 79 26 LIVE IN LONDON AND MORE... 77 24 10 7 3 TANK 50404 VERITY 43150 (10.98/16.98)

25 39 40 13 UNCLE KRACKER TOP DOG/ LAVA /ATLANTIC 83279 * /AG (11.98/17.98)® DOUBLE WIDE 25 78 75 63 54 'N SYNC ' ° JIVE 41702(11.98 /18.98) NO STRINGS ATTACHED 1

26 13 12 20 THE BEATLES A' APPLE 29325/CAPITOL (11.98/18.98) 1 1 79 76 67 9 LEANN RIMES CURB 7 7979 (11.98/17.98) I NEED YOU 10

MUSIQ SOU8LLCHDLD(A 87 77 46 BRITNEY SPEARS A' JIVE 41704 (11.98/18.98) OOPS!...( DID IT AGAIN 1 21 24 25 20 (I JUST WANT TO SING) P4 80 DEF SOUL AIJUSWANASEING VARIOUS ARTISTS PAT 81 78 2 WORSHIP GREEN: TODAY'S 30 MOST POWERFUL WORSHIP SONGS 78 28 28 21 5 PROJECT MISTA DON'T PLAY EVERYTHANGS WORKIN 4 - a539artPICU99eEll22.9a1 WOW HYPNOTIZE MINDS /LOUD 1950 /CRG (12.98/17.98) 82 44 2 BIZZY BONE AMC 71150 (11.98/17.98) THE GIFT 44 29 18 8 5 DJ CLUE ROC- A- FELWDEFJAM 542325./IDJMG (12.98/18.98) DJ CLUE? THE PROFESSIONAL 2 3 - 83 83 69 33 DAVID GRAYAATO69351 /RCA(16.98 CD) ffri WHITE LADDER 35 30 26 24 22 OUTKASTA' LAFACE260 72 */ARISTA(12.98/18.98) STANKONIA 2 84 63 - 2 YOLANDA ADAMS ELEKTRA 62629/EEG (12.98/18.98) THE EXPERIENCE 63 31 17 5 3 ERIC CLAPTON DUCK/REPRISE 47966/WARNER BROS. (12.98/18.98) REPTILE 5 ( 85) NEW 1 SALIVA ISLAND 542959/IDJMG (12.98 CD) EVERY SIX SECONDS 85 32 31 29 10 JENNIFER LOPEZ EPIC 63786 (12.98 E0118.98) ILO 1 86 85 70 88 DESTINY'S CHILD A' COLUMBIA 69870 */CRG(12.98EQ/18.98) THE WRITING'S ON THE WALL 5 33 30 28 23 LINKIN PARK A WARNER BROS. 47755(1I.9817.98) [HYBRID THEORY] 16 81 57 60 10 0- TOWN J 20000 (1I.98/17.98) 0 -TOWN 5 34 34 27 79 CREED A' WIND -UP 13053* (11.98/18.98) HUMAN CLAY 1 88 86 76 27 KENNY CHESNEY BNA 67976/RLG (11.98/17.98) GREATEST HITS 13 35 32 - 2 SOUNDTRACK WARNER BROS. 48058* (12.98/18.98) THE BROTHERS 32 89 51 - 2 THE BEATNUTS LOUD 1906 /CRG (12.98 E4/18.98) TAKE IT OR SQUEEZE IT 51 36 25 9 3 JAHEIM DIVINE MILL 47452 */WARNER BROS. (11.98/17.98) [GHETTO LOVE] 9 90 43 - 2 L -BURNA A.K.A. LAME BONE RUTHLESS 85173/EPIC 111.98 EQ/17.98) THUG BY NATURE 43 31 33 26 21 R. KELLY A' JIVE 41705* (12.9818.98) TP -2.COM 1 91 84 72 5 A *TEENS STOCKHOLM 013666/MCA (12.98/18.98) TEEN SPIRIT 50 38 27 19 14 SOUNDTRACK HOLLYWOOD 162288 (18.98 CD) SAVE THE LAST DANCE 3

* /INTERSCOPE(12.98/18.98) THE MARSHALL MATHERS LP 1 -NNW GREATEST GAINER 92 80 62 45 EMINEMA*WEB/AFTERMATH 490629 93 84 49 GIANT 24738/WARNER BROS. (11.98/17.98)10E THE SICKNESS 29 39 64 59 45 LEE ANN WOMACK A MCA NASHVILLE 170099 (11.98/17.98) I HOPE YOU DANCE 17 93 DISTURBED A

74 63 SO SO DEF/COLUMBIA 69862/CRG (12.98 EQ/18.98) J.E. HEARTBREAK 8 40 38 31 22 U2 A' INTERSCOPE 524653 (12.98/18.98) ALL THAT YOU CAN'T LEAVE BEHIND 3 94 91 JAGGED EDGE A' RAY-ZA ROC LA FAMILIA ) JILL SCOTT 2 95 89 75 22 THE DYNASTY (2000 1 IS VOL. 1 17 ROC- A- fELLq/DEF JAM 548203 * /IDJMG (12.98/18.98) - 41 29 23 37 JILL SCOTT. WORDS AND SOUNDS HIDDEN BEACH 62137 /EPIC (11.98 E4/17.98) ® WHO 96 90 73 23 TAMIA ELEKTRA 62516/EEG (11.98/17.98) A NU DAY 46 42 46 39 19 ENYAA REPRISE 47426/WARNER BROS. (12.98/18.98) A DAY WITHOUT RAIN 17 91 139 130 23 SOUNDTRACKA COLUMBIA 61064/CRG (12.98 EQ/18.98) CHARLIE'S ANGELS 7 43 37 32 15 SNOOP DOGG A NO LIMIT 23225 * /PRIORITY (12.98/18.98) THA LAST MEAL 4 PEARL JAM NINE LIVES 63961 * /EPIC (11.98 E4/17.98) 3LW 34 (98 1 SEATTLE, WASHINGTON NOVEMBER 6, 2000 44 41 34 17 3LW ) NEW EPIC 85641 (19.98 EQ CD) - 98

36 30 20 SADE EPIC 85185 (12.98 E0118.98) LOVERS ROCK 3 T.D. JAKES & THE POTTER'S HOUSE MASS CHOIR 45 A' 99 56 92 3 BISHOP THE STORM IS OVER DEXTERITY SOUNDS 20303/EMI GOSPEL (11.98/16.98) 56 46 42 36 20 VARIOUS ARTISTS SONY/ZOMBA/UNIVERSAL/EMI 85206/CRG (12.98 EQ/18.98) NOW 5 2 `' 1pp 94 85 20 S CLUB 7 POLYDOR/A&M 549628/INTERSCOPE (11.98/17.98) 7 85 (47) 49 53 14 NELLY FURTADO DREAMWORKS 450217 /INTERSCOPE (11.98/17.98)M WHOA, NELLY! 47 NEW I SHAWN COLVIN COLUMBIA 69889/CRG (12.98 EO/18.98) WHOLE NEW YOU 101 48 45 35 27 LIL BOW WOW A' SO SO DEF /COLUMBIA 69981* /CRG (11.98 E0717.98) BEWARE OF DOG 8 102 62 - 2 LIONELRICHIE ISLAND 548085 /IDJMG (12.98/18.98) RENAISSANCE 62 49 77 - 14 SOUNDTRACK WALT DISNEY 860687 (17.98 CD) REMEMBER THE TITANS 49 103 88 83 65 TORY KEITH DREAMWORKS (NASHVILLE) 450209/INTERSCOPE (10.98/16.981 HOW DO YOU LIKE ME NOW ?! 78 50 52 43 28 FUELA 550 MUSIC 69436/EPIC (12.98 EQ/17.98) SOMETHING LIKE HUMAN 17 104 81 57 8 VARIOUS ARTISTS GRAMMY 31520/CAPITOL (12.98/18.98) GRAMMY NOMINEES 2001 12

51 50 37 17 K -CI & JOJO MCA 112398 (12.98/18.98) X 20 105 101 94 50 JOE A' JIVE 41703 (12.98/18.98) MY NAME IS JOE 2 JIM JOHNSTON 52 40 33 6 WORLD WRESTLING FEDERATION: WWF THE MUSIC VOLUME 5 2 106 82 46 4 KOFFEE BROWN DIVINE MILL 14662"/ARISTA (11.98/17.98) MARSNENUS 32 SMACK DOWN! 8830/KOCH8 111.98118.98)

53 48 38 86 MOBY A' V2 27049* (10.98/17.98)M PLAY 38 107 100 121 14 SOUNDTRACK DREAMWORKS 450279/INTERSCOPE (18.98 CD) ALMOST FAMOUS 43

1 124 116 11 NO NAME 63821/EPIC (17.98 EQ CD) L.D. 50 108 54 59 58 73 FAITH HILL A' WARNER BROS. ( NASHVILLE) 47373/WRN (12.98/18.98) BREATHE 41,9 MUDVAYNE ® Numeral Albums with the greatest sales gains this week. Recording Industry Assn. Of America (RIAA) certification for net shipment of 500,000 album units (Gold). RIAA certi /cation or net shipment of 1 million units (Platinum). RIAA certification for net shipment of 10 million units (Diamond). O of units following Platinum or Diamond symbol indicates album's multi -platinum level. For boxed sets, and double albums with a running time of 100 minutes o more, the RIAA multiplies shipments by the number of discs and /or tapes. RIAA Latin awards: Certification for net shipment 100,000 (Oro). are equivalent prices, which are projected from 0 Certification of 200,000 units (Platino). A' Certification of 400,000 units (Multi -Platino). *Asterisk 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, 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. G 2001, Billboard/BPI Communications, and SoundScan, Inc.

82 www.billboard.com BILLBOARD APRIL 14. 2001 www.americanradiohistory.com BilliDocirci® 200 continued APRIL 14 2 0 01 z z ó_ O YO ó rn , V W NI-W Y ~ ARTIST TITLE WO =w 38 = ARTIST TITLE no o áw 53 NQ IMPRINT & NUMBER/DISTRIBUTING LABEL (SUGGESTED LIST PRICE OR EQUIVALENT FuR CASSLI : LsDI o_ H 3 ., N < 5 O IMPRINT & NUMBER/DISTRIBUTING LABEL (SUGGESTED LIST PRICE OR EQUIVALENT FOR CASSETTE/CD) o- a

RE-ENTRY 11 SAMANTHA MUMBA WILD CARD/POLYDOR/A &M 549799 /INTERSCOPE (11.98/17.98) GOTTA TELL YOU 109 MR VARIOUS ARTISTS 155 135 113 16 THE SOURCE HIP -HOP HITS VOL. 4 DEF - 43 JAM 520062/IDJMG (12.98/18.98) 110 96 78 52 PINK 2 LAFACE 26062/ARISTA (11.98/17.98) CAN'T TAKE ME HOME 26 156 148 144 45 A PERFECT CIRCLE VIRGIN 49253* (11.98/17.98) MER DE NOMS 4 111 NEW 1 BILLY IDOL CHRYSALIS 28812 /CAPITOL (16.98 CD) GREATEST HITS 111 151 149 142 95 RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS 4 WARNER BROS. 47386* (10.98/17.98) CALIFORNICATION 3 NEW 1 SOUNDTRACK PLAY -TONE 85683/EPIC (12.98 E0118.98) JOSIE & THE PUSSYCATS 112 VARIOUS ARTISTSAR 158 104 115 5 DEE JAM 1985 -2001: THE HISTORY OF HIP HOP, VOLUME 1 898 CD) 104 113 97 86 8 ATC REPUBLIC 013572/UNIVERSAL (12.98/18.98) PLANET POP 73

159 143 141 24 THIRD AD ESSENTIAL 10670 /JIVE (10.98/16.98) OFFERINGS: A WORSHIP ALBUM 66 114 95 81 42 BON JOVI A ISLAND 542474/IDJMG (11.98/17.98) CRUSH 9 160 147 164 4 ALIEN ANT FARM NEW NOIZE/DREAMWORKS 450293 /INTERSCOPE (8.98/12.98) M ANTHOLOGY 105 115 102 90 34 BAHA MEN W S-CURVE 751052 /ARTEMIS (11.98/17.98) ME WHO LET THE DOGS OUT 5 40 179 - 55 STAIND FLIP /ELEKTRA 62356/EEG (10.98/16.98) IW DYSFUNCTION 74 116 108 100 25 TRAVIS TRITT COLUMBIA (NASHVILLE) 62165/SONY (NASHVILLE) (11.98 EQ/17.98) DOWN THE ROAD I GO 51 162 129 133 5 RICKY MARTIN SONY DISCOS 84300 (11.98 E(Ú18.98) LA HISTORIA 83 115 140 AMERICAN HI -FI ISLAND 542871 /IDJMG(12.98 CD) DI AMERICAN HI -FI 115 163 133 108 17 MEMPHIS BLEEK ROC- A- FELLA/DEF JAM 542587 * /IOJMG (11.98/17.98) THE UNDERSTANDING 16 118 98 80 16 XZIBIT LOUD /COLUMBIA 1885 */CRG (12.98 EQ/18.98) RESTLESS 12 VARIOUS ARTISTS 164 123 96 8 GRAMMY R &B /RAP NOMINEES 2001 119 109 111 25 SARA EVANS RCA (NASHVILLE) 67964/RLG (11.98/17.98) BORN TO FLY 62 GRAMMY 31647 /CAPITOL (12.98/18.98) 43

165 144 104 41 BILLY GILMAN EPIC (NASHVILLE) 62086 /SONY (NASHVILLE) (11.98 EQ/17.98) ONE VOICE 22 120 99 82 19 ERYKAH BADU MOTOWN 153259*/UNIVERSAL (12.98/18.98) MAMA'S GUN 11 so RE -ENTRY 5 SOUNDTRACK coL.uMBIA63849/CRGa1.98EQ/1798) WONDER BOYS 155 121 103 89 DIAMOND RIO ARISTA NASHVILLE 67999/RLG (11.98/17.98) ONE MORE DAY 36 161 158 132 5 A.B. QUINTANILLA Y LOS KUMBIA KINGS EMI LATIN 29745 (9.98/14.98) SHHH! 92 122 113 106 49 PAPA ROACH A' DREAMWORKS 450223 /INTERSCOPE (12.98/18.98) INFEST 5 168 NEW I ANASTACIA DAYLIGHT 69948/EPIC (12.98 EQ/17.98) ® NOT THAT KIND 168 123 106 88 20 RICKY MARTIN ' COLUMBIA 61394/CRG (12.98 E0118.98) SOUND LOADED 4 169 126 81 3 OUR LADY PEACE COLUMBIA85368/CRG (11.98 EQ/17.98) SPIRITUAL MACHINES 81 124 110 95 5 DIRTY NFINITY 013557 /UNIVERSAL (12.98/18.98) THE PIMP & DA GANGSTA 88 110 153 139 35 JO DEE MESSINA CURB 77977 (11.98/17.98) BURN 19 125 105 98 28 STEELY DAN GIANT 24719/WARNER BROS. (12.98/18.98) TWO AGAINST NATURE 6 CELINE DION 111 162 150 72 ALL THE WAY...A DECADE OF SONG 1 126 122 93 7 ICONZ LANDMARK/SLIP- N-SLIDE/ELEKTRA 62617/EEG (11.98/17.98) STREET MONEY 64 bóÚ MUSIC 63760/EPIC (12.98 E0/18.98)

170 200 6 COLD FLIP /GEFFEN 490726/INTERSCOPE (8.98/12.98) IIIII 13 TO BLEED ON STAGE 170 121 112 101 72 DR. DREW AFTERMATH 490486 * /INTERSCOPE (12.98/18.98) DR. DRE - 2001 2 112 WAYS VARIOUS ARTISTS 127 125 15 LIL' WAYNE CASH MONEY 860911 /UNIVERSAL (12.98/18.98) LIGHTS OUT 16 113 166 167 4 TWISTA PRESENTS: NEW TESTAMENT 2K STREET SCRIPTURES COMPILATION LEGIT BALLIN' 0001 111.98117.981 166 129 NEW CLAY WALKER GIANT (NASHVILLE) 24759/WARNER BROS. (NASHVILLE) (11.98/17.98) SAY NO MORE 129 LOUIE 114 164 152 19 N.Y.C. UNDERGROUND PARTY VOLUME 3 93 E- LASTIK 5002 (16.98 CO) 130 111 97 14 MR. C THE SLIDE MAN UNIVERSAL 159807 (12.98/18.98) ® CHA -CHA SLIDE 64 115 145 157 19 KEITH URBAN CAPITOL (NASHVILLE) 97591 (10.98/16.98) IM KEITH URBAN 145 VARIOUS ARTISTS 131 116 102 8 WOW GOSPEL 2001: THE YEAR'S 30 TOP GOSPEL ARTISTS AND SONGS 116 156 143 99 SHEDAISY LYRICSTREET 165002/HOLLYWOOD (12.98/18.98)CE THE WHOLE SHEBANG 70 EM6WORD 43163NERITY 117.98/19.981 75

155 134 88 MACY GRAY EPIC 69490 *(12.98EQ/18.98)® ON HOW LIFE IS 4 132 RE-ENTRY 22 SOUNDTRACK DECCA 467094 (18.98 CD) GLADIATOR 66 111 W

IIED 189 178 26 RADIOHEAD CAPITOL27753 (11.98/17.98) KID A 1 133 119 119 93 LIMP BIZKIT A' FLIP 490335 * /INTERSCOPE (12.98/18.98) SIGNIFICANT OTHER 179 165 185 9 PAULINA RUBIOA ' UNIVERSAL LATINO 543319 (9.98/16.98)® PAULINA 156 134 131 112 79 STING W A &M 490443 /INTERSCOPE (12.98/18.98) BRAND NEW DAY 9

180 154 120 7 FREDRO STARR OTHER PEOPLES MONEY /IN THE PAINT 8180/KOCH (11.98/17.98) FIRESTARR 76 135 101 99 24 SHYNE BAD BOY 73032 * / ARISTA (11.98/17.98) SHYNE 5

142 147 30 GARY ALLAN MCA NASHVILLE 170101 (11.98/17.98) SMOKE RINGS IN THE DARK 84 181 168 151 44 MARY MARY C2 /COLUMBIA 63740/CRG (10.98 EQ/16.98) THANKFUL 59

152 124 8 VARIOUS ARTISTS VIRGIN 50836 (12.98/18.98) PURE MOODS III 66 137 118 105 49 MYA UNIVERSITY 490853' /INTERSCOPE (12.98 /18.98) FEAR OF FLYING 15 182

141 122 8 ROD STEWART ATLANTIC 83411/AG (12.98/1898) HUMAN 50 138 117 91 3 TRICK PONY WARNER BROS. (NASHVILLE) 47927/WRN (11.98/17.98) TRICK PONY 91 183

184 174 159 10 CHARLIE WILSON MAJOR HITS 490371 /INTERSCOPE (17.98 =ME BRIDGING THE GAP 152 139 NEW 1 CONJUNTO PRIMAVERA FONOVISA 6104 (8.98/12.98)E ANSIA DE AMAR 139 185 ) 190 160 21 TALIB KWELI & HI -TEK RAWKUS 26143*/PRIORITY (10.98/16.98) REFLECTION ETERNAL 17 140 120 1114 67 DMX' RUFF RYDERS /DEF JAM 546933 * /IDJMG (12.98/18.98) ...AND THEN THERE WAS X

VARI9USEGRTYWCR06S74(EPIC 186 159 148 85 WORSHIP: TODAY'S 30 MOST POWERFUL WORSHIP SONGS 70 (141) NEW i ESTEBAN DAYSTAR 8832 )18.98/25.98) LIVE! 141 117.98 E619.58) WOW

181 146 136 5 GLADYS KNIGHT MCA 112397 (12.98/18.98) AT LAST 98 142 125 110 19 DAVE HOLLISTER DEF SQUAD/ DREAMWORKS450278 /INTERSCOPE(11.98/17.98) CHICAGO '85... THE MOVIE 49

188 182 176 37 VARIOUS ARTISTS A' EMI /SONY/ZOMBA 524772/UME (12.98/18.98) NOW 4 1 143 132 128 65 VERTICAL HORIZON A RCA 67818 (10.98/17.98) M EVERYTHING YOU WANT 40 VARIOUS ARTISTS 189 188 - 2 BANDA EL RECODO FONOVISA 6102 (8.98/1298) ® CONTIGO POR SIEMPRE... 188 144 NEW 1 OZZFEST SECOND STAGE LIVE DIVINE 28860/PRIORITY (19.98 CD) - 144 190 157 2 SKRAPE RCA 67935 (13.98 CD) IMI NEW KILLER AMERICA 157 145 137 123 20 THE OFFSPRING A COLUMBIA 61419 * /CRG (1298 EQ/18.98) CONSPIRACY OF ONE 9 191 161 ` 129 4 OLEANDER REPUBLIC 013377 /UNIVERSAL (12.98/18.98) UNWIND 94 146 136 131 94 SANTANA ARISTA 19080 (11.98/18.98) SUPERNATURAL 1 192 175 171 79 MARC ANTHONY A' COLUMBIA 69726 * /CRG (12.98 E0/18.98) MARC ANTHONY 8 184 199 6 SOUNDTRACK MIRAMAX 89472/SONY CLASSICAL (18.98 EQ CD) CHOCOLAT 147 193 192 192 39 PLUS ONE 143 /ATLANTIC 83329/AG (10.98/16.98) THE PROMISE 76 148 150 170 5 NEW FOUND GLORY DRIVE -THRU 112338/MCA (8.98/12.98) NEW FOUND GLORY 148 GD RE -ENTRY 17 BOB DYLAN COLUMBIA 85168/CRG (17.98 E0124.98) THE ESSENTIAL BOB DYLAN 61 VARIOUS ARTISTS 149 128 118 22 WOW -2001: THE YEAR'S 30 TOP CHRISTIAN ARTISTS AND HITS SPARROW 51779 (19.98/21.98) 36 ea RE -ENTRY 17 SOUNDTRACK PLAY -TONE/COLUMBIA 63911 /CRG (11.98 E0117.98) THE SOPRANOS 54

150 140 126 84 CHRISTINA AGUILERA A* RCA 67690 (11.98/18.98) CHRISTINA AGUILERA 1 B.B. KING & ERIC CLAPTON 196 172 169 42 RIDING WITH THE KING DUCK/REPRISE 47612/WARNER BROS. (12.98/18.98)' 3 160 175 7 TANTRIC MAVERICK 47978/WARNER BROS. CD) (151) (11.98 MI TANTRIC 151 FUNKMASTER FLEX 197 163 138 17 FUNKMASTER FLEX: 60 MINUTES OF FUNK, VOLUME IV: THE MIXTAPE LOUD 1961' (12.98/18.98) 26 PEARL JAM NEW LAS VEGAS, NEVADA OCTOBER 22, 2000 EPIC 85611 (16.98 EQ CD) - 152 176 162 6 VARIOUS RAZOR& TIE MONSTER VOLUME 110 198 ARTISTS 89035(10.98/16.98) BALLADS 2

138 127 17 153 RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE EPIC 85289* (12.98 E0118.98) RENEGADES 14 199 RE -ENTRY 3 DELBERT MCCLINTON NEW WEST 6024 (17.98 CD) NOTHING PERSONAL 103

167 2 MR. SHORT KHOP HEAVYWEIGHT 2150 */TVT (10.98/16.98) KHOP (154) DA SHOP 154 (200) NEW 1 SELENA EMI LATIN 32119 (10.98/17.98) LIVE - THE LAST CONCERT 200

TOP ALBUMS A -1 (LISTED BY ARTISTS)

112 4 Kenny Chesney 88 Eve 23 Toby Keith 103 Samantha Mumba 109 LeAnn Rimes 79 Remember The Titans 49 Grammy R &B/Rap Nominees 2001 2Pac 1 Eric Clapton 31 R. Kelly 37 Musiq Soulchild 27 Paulina Rubio 179 Save The Last Dance 38 164 Fuel 50 3 Doors Down /6 Cold 172 Gladys Knight 187 Mya 137 Ja Rule 20 The Sopranos 195 Monster Ballads Volume 2 198 Funkmaster Flex 197 3LW 44 Coldplay 59 Koffee Brown 106 Mystikal 75 Wonder Boys 166 Now 4 188 Nelly Furtado 47 SClub7 100 Shawn Colvin 101 Lenny Kravitz 16 Britney Spears 80 Now 5 46 Yolanda Adams 84 Nelly 12 Sade 45 Conjunto Primavera 139 Billy Gilman 165 Talib Kweli & Hi -Tek 185 Staind 161 OZZfest Second Stage Live 144 Aerosmith 9 New Found Glory 148 Saliva 85 - The Corrs 66 Godsmack 68 Fredro Starr 180 Pure Moods Ill 182 Christina Aguilera 150 L-Burna A.K.A. Layzie Bone 90 'N Sync 78 Santana 146 Crazy Town 22 David Gray 83 Steely Dan 125 Songs 4 Worship Shout To The Alien Ant Farm 160 Lifehouse 11 Jill Scott 41 - Creed 34 Macy Gray 177 The Offspring 145 Rod Stewart 183 Lord 60 Gary Allan 136 Lil Bow Wow 48 Selena 200 Oleander 191 Sting 134 The Source Hip -Hop Hits Vol. 4 American Hi -Fi 117 Daft Punk 62 Ben Harper And The Innocent Lil' Wayne 128 Shaggy - 0 -Town 87 2 155 Anastacia 168 Destinys Child 86 Criminals 70 Limp Bizkit 7, 133 SheDaisy 176 Tamia 96 Our Lady Peace 169 Twista Presents: New Testament Jessica Andrews 55 Louie DeVito 174 Faith Hill 54 Linkin Park 33 Shyne 135 Tank 24 OutKast 30 2K Street Scriptures Compilation Marc Anthony 192 Diamond Rio 121 Dave Hollister 142 Jennifer Lopez 32 Silkk The Shocker 74 Tantric 151 173 ATC 113 Dido 5 Ludacris 18 Papa Roach 122 Skrape 190 Third Day 159 lconz 126 WoW -2001: The Years 30 Top A *Teens 91 Celine Dion 171 Pearl Jam 98,152 Snoop Dogg 43 Train 6 Billy Idol 111 Madonna 65 Christian Artists And Hits 149 Dirty 124 A Perfect Circle 156 Trick Daddy 8 B.B. King & Eric Clapton 196 Incubus 56 Ricky Martin 123, 162 SOUNDTRACK WoW Gospel 2001: The Years 30 Disturbed 93 Pink 110 Trick Pony 138 Backstreet Boys 72 India.Arie 10 Mary Mary 181 Almost Famous 107 Top Gospel Artists And Songs 131 Dixie Chicks 73 Plus One 193 Travis Tritt 116 Erykah Badu 120 matchbox twenty 67 The Brothers 35 WoW Worship Green: Todays 30 DJ Clue 29 Jagged Edge 94 Jesse Powell 71 Baha Men 115 Dave Matthews Band 3 Charlie's Angels 97 U2 40 Most Powerful Worship Songs 81 DMX 140 Jaheim 36 Project Pat 28 Banda El Recodo 189 Delbert McClinton 199 Chocolat 147 Uncle Kracker 25 WoW Worship: Today's 30 Most Dr. Dm 127 Bishop T.D. Jakes & The Potters The Beatles 26 Donnie McClurkin 77 QB's Finest 61 Coyote Ugly 15 Keith Urban 175 Powerful Worship Songs 186 Dream 17 House Mass Choir 99 The Beatnuts 89 Tim McGraw 58 A.B. Quintanilla Y Los Kumbia Kings Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon Vertical Horizon 143 Bob Dylan 194 Jay -Z 95 VARIOUS ARTISTS Memphis Bleek 163 Jo Dee Messina 170 167 69 Joe 105 Def Jam 1985 -2001: The History Clay Walker 129 Bon Jovi 114 Eminem 92 Moby 53 Exit Wounds - The Album 13 Jim Johnston 52 Radiohead 178 Of Hip Hop, Volume 1 158 Charlie Wilson 184 Bizzy Bone 82 Enya 42 Mr. C The Slide Man 130 Gladiator 132 Jon B 19 Rage Against The Machine 153 The Family' Values Tour 1999 57 Lee Ann Womack 39 Buckcherry 64 Esteban 141 Mr. Short Khop 154 Josie & The Pussycats 112 Red Hot Chili Peppers 157 Goin' South 63 Sara Evans 119 K-Ci & JoJo 51 Mudvayne 108 0 Brother, Where Art Thou? 14 Xzibit 118 Aaron Carter 21 Lionel Richie 102 Grammy Nominees 2001 104

BILLBOARD APRIL14,2001 www.billboard.com 83 www.americanradiohistory.com HOW TO REVIVE SINGLES MARKET (Continued from page 1) BETWEEN THE really sell -cassette singles and well, because as long as some com- CD singles. Singles sales are in a Release every mercial singles are made available downward spiral because as (always at $4.99), the industry BULLETS fewer hits are released at retail, single commercially gets the long -term benefits of re- consumers stop expecting to find a will energizing the singles market at price that while minimizing losses due to the ones they want, so they stop by Geoff Mayfield looking for singles, and sales be profitable-say, cannibalization. decline further. A company that commits to BEYOND THE GRAVE: Slain rapper 2Pac continues to accomplish Some record executives may $4.99 for a releasing all singles commercially more since his death than most recording artists realize in a lifetime, as shrug at this decline and simply cannot expect to make a profit on Until the End of Time becomes his second posthumous album to lead note that the music business in standard cassette every single. Hits will be prof- The Billboard 200. It is the eighth 2Pac title to reach the big chart since the U.S. is album- based. But or CD single with itable, but of course flops will be his 1996 assassination, twice as many as he released when he was alive. many retailers and music fans, flops. The point is that by using Small wonder that some of his ardent, young fans still believe his death myself included, will protest this two tracks. And intelligent management of ship- was staged and that he is actually living and counting money somewhere. apathy. We are disenfranchising ping policies to minimize returns Since his 1996 shooting death, five of those eight have reached the top an entire generation of young no discounts. and a new, higher price, singles can 10 and four have been certified platinum, with three of them registering buyers who cannot initially afford be a profitable business overall and at least 4 million shipments. Only one of those eight -the nine- times- $15 or more for an album, so they bring new consumers to a stagnant platinum Greatest Hits -contained previously released material. Includ- use their smaller budgets to pur- standard cassette or CD single marketplace. ing the four titles released before his death, this new one is his fourth chase other forms of entertain- with two tracks. And no discounts. Three important additional No. 1 on the big chart and his sixth on Top R &B/Hip -Hop Albums. ment. Who among adult music Singles in the U.K. sell at retail for benefits will ensue. First, making Time's opening total, 427,000 units, is one of the largest weeks ever fans today didn't start by buying approximately that price. (The all singles available commercially among his 12 releases. On only three occasions did a 2Pac album have a singles and then graduate to U.K. singles market is also will give a small but needed boost bigger week. His first posthumous album, released under the pseudo- albums? And consumers who plagued, however, by first -week to struggling retailers. Second, it nym Makaveli, sold 664,000 units when it bowed at No. 1 in November angrily walk out of stores, unable discounting.) will encourage young consumers to 1996. The others that started with larger numbers were 1996's All Eyez to buy their favorite song until an The $4.99 price should yield a buy music, building a bigger future On Me, the last released before his death (566,000), and the following album appears, can head right to profit of 60 to 75 cents per single, consumer base. Third, it will year's R U Still Down? [Remember Me ?] (549,000). the Internet. Who can blame before returns. This is much less reduce illegal downloading from 2Pac's number easily overwhelms last issue's chart- topper, Shaggy, someone for stealing a song than the profit on an album, of the Internet of songs that current- who experiences a decline of almost 7% (No. 2, 176,000 units). 2Pac's through Napster when it is course, so how can the release of ly are not available for purchase accomplishment will no doubt give new life to those rumors that the rap- impossible to buy it legally? a commercial single increase a until an album is released. per remains among the living. As for me, I steadfastly maintain the posi- Those of us who are passionate label's profit if it leads to reduced If we can make the singles busi- tion I held when I first mentioned this morbid rumor here years ago: about music want and expect sales of that artist's album? It ness profitable, the benefits to 2Pac, like Elvis Presley, is still dead ... and I never bought into the prac- instant availability. depends on how much singles the future of the U.S. record tical joke suggesting Paul McCartney died in a car crash during the sales cannibalize album sales. It's industry will be felt for decades prime of the Beatles' career. CANNIBALIZATION ISSUE been suggested that a commer- to come. The single may ulti- The reason that labels don't cial single for sale may reduce mately have a brighter future INCOMING: As tall as the new 2Pac stands, it looks small compared release singles is that, quite sim- that album's sales by an amount than the album anyway. As digi- with the chart- topper we had a year ago, when `N Sync's No Strings ply, they lose money for the labels equal to 10 % -20% of the number tal downloading replaces the pur- Attached tallied 811,000 - despite a second -week decline of 66% from its in two ways. First, at current of singles sold. No one knows the chase of physical product, the historic 2.4 million opener. Thus, album sales for the week are less than retail prices (not list prices) for sin- exact amount of cannibalization album -based model for the music 1% down from the same week of 2000, and year to date, albums remain gles, labels lose money or just that might occur, but it is proba- business may change. In the about 1.1% down from last year's action. The picture could have been break even on each single sold, so bly higher for albums with only future, consumers may prefer to bleaker: Only three of the albums on the current chart exceed 100,000 that any returns will quickly turn a one hit song. download individual tracks for the week, compared with nine on the chart that ran a year ago. hit single into a big money -loser. Let's use the 10% cannibalization through subscription services A potent slate of new titles, released April 3, should brighten music mer- The second way in which the labels figure to look at some rough num- rather than purchase a pre -pack- chants' moods. The bow that figures to get the most attention from the con- lose money is that some cannibal- bers. A typical album might net a aged group of songs by one artist. sumer press, Bruce Springsteen's live album from his HBO special, figures ization of album sales may occur if profit for the label of $3 per unit It might be easy to accuse Bill- to be outsold by two other new entries. The best candidate to be next issue's a single is widely available. Replac- sold. (The first units sold merely board of hypocrisy on this issue, No. 1 is the sixth edition in the Now hits compilation series; pundits estimate ing a profitable album sale with an recoup production and marketing because some of the retail dis- it will open anywhere from 250,000 units to 400,000 -plus. The Now albums unprofitable single sale is obvious- costs, so the actual profit per album count programs that have helped are difficult to project because so many of their sales come from mass mer- ly a poor business model. could be higher or lower, depending to make singles unprofitable have chants, where first -day sales are tightly held. I believe that both of these prob- on those costs.) A typical single, been used to sell more singles in Epic's Ginuwine- distributed, like Springsteen, by Sony -also lems can be overcome to make the using the $4.99 price, could make a order to obtain a higher chart appears on track to exceed Springsteen's first -week take. Figure the for- U.S. singles business profitable, profit, as noted above, of between position on The Billboard Hot mer at around 150,000 and the Boss in the neighborhood of 100,000, with both in dollars and in other less 60 and 75 cents (all before returns). 100. But we don't encourage both joining Now 6 in the top 10. tangible, long -term benefits. So, 1 million albums sold -without these discounts, and now I am By contrast, the chart that appeared in the April 22, 2000, issue had Here's the simple solution to the a commercial single -would net $3 proposing a solution to end this just one new entry in the top 10, Big Punisher's posthumous Yeeeah singles problem: raise prices! I million in profits. harmful situation. Baby, which started at No. 3 with 179,000 units. He'll have another don't suggest a secret confab If the label releases a commer- The conventional wisdom would one bow next issue, albeit with less than half of last year's opening where the record companies sit cial single and that single also be that the one label that tries this sales likely. around a table and fix prices at a sells 1 million units, the label experiment, and increases singles higher level- that's illegal and might then sell 100,000 fewer prices, would sell less singles than SPRINTS: The much -seen March 25 telecast of the Oscars throws an unenforceable anyway. I'm sug- albums. So it would sell 900,000 competitors that stick with lower 86% gain -and the Pacesetter trophy-to the Crouching Tiger, Hid- gesting that one label bravely try albums and net only $2.7 million. prices, and this would hurt the den Dragon soundtrack. The awards show also brings the albums from an experiment: Release every sin- But, at a profit level of 60 cents label's competitive position on the Gladiator (up 75 %) and Wonder Boys (more than tripling its prior-week gle commercially at a price that per single, the profit from 1 mil- Hot 100. My response is that we sales) back on The Billboard 200 (Nos. 132 and 166, respectively), fash- will be profitable-say $4.99 for a lion singles would be $600,000. should have some faith that music ions a bullet for Chocolat (184 -147), and is the suspected catalyst for Total profit is thus higher if you is a unique, emotional product, and the re -entry of an anthology by Oscar winner Bob Dylan (No. 194, up have a commercial single avail- a consumer will not easily buy a 41 %) ... A Disney Channel special sparks Aaron Carter (35 -21, up able ($3.3 million vs. $3 million). song other than the one he wants 27 %) and brings Samantha Mumba back to the big chart (No. 109, a If you do the math, you'll see that just because the other song is nominee FOR THE RECORD gain of more than 200 %) ... Grammy song of the year Lee you come out ahead for any level cheaper. Also, with all of a label's Ann Womack meets new fans through stops on The Oprah Show and Referenced in "Blind Boys of singles sold as long as the can- singles released commercially, that Late Night With Conan O'Brien. Up 45.5% with the Greatest Gainer, and Real World Give Contempo- nibalization stays below 20 %. label would do better overall on her 64 -39 vault gives her the highest rank she has seen since last year's rary Voice to Old -Time Gospel" the Hot 100 because of the addi- July 8 issue ... Rookie Lifehouse has seen its sales increase for five (Billboard, April 7), Real World NEW STRATEGIES tional sales. straight weeks. This issue, assisted by a stop on The Tonight Show With U.S. label manager Cheryl Mc- This 20% figure, however, is The hope is that the experiment Jay Leno, the group lands just shy of the top 10 (19 -11, up 14 %). The Enaney works closely with the only an estimate. It may be much will succeed, that eventually all Late Late Show With Craig Kilborn guest Uncle Kracker also label's U.S. licensee, Narada, higher for some albums. In the labels will release every single advances (39 -25, up 28 %), but, as this column noted after a recent Live which goes through EMI Music case of albums that the label fears commercially at a viable price, and With Regis & Kelly stop, his momentum is already well -established, Distribution. She is based in may only have one hit, and canni- that any short -term losses will be now showing gains for 10 straight weeks ... This issue's top 10 sports EMI's Boston office. balization might be quite high, a replaced by long -term benefits to two wonderful artist-development stories, with sophomore band Train simple solution presents itself. Cut the entire industry. entering at No. 6 (81,000 units) and Motown first -timer India.Arie In an article in last issue's Spot- off the first single quickly after the starting at No. 10. Train's previous album, which started on indie label light on rap/hip -hop, Jo-Jo Pelle - album is available, and release lim- Michael Ellis is director of re- Aware but compiled most of its sales through Columbia, peaked at No. grino's name was misspelled. ited quantities of later singles. search for BPI Communications' 76 and sold 51,500 units in its biggest week. This strategy can actually work Music & Literary Groups.

84 www.billboard.com BILLBOARD APRIL 14. 2001 www.americanradiohistory.com BELAFONTE REVIVES BLACK MUSIC ANTHOLOGY SET ON BUDDHA (Continued from page 11) money to see a group of men sing," mination, it was ultimately decided day or so after we made this com- the 3 -track era to the 8 -track stereo dom Center. Details regarding that the 75- year-old says with a laugh. that "no one entity felt it could do puter discovery, consultant Chick age. But once Miller and Korman relationship will unfold over the next "But the things Leonard did with the project without the other," Bela- Crumpacker, who's been with RCA ascertained the extensive scope and three years as the museum and its music ... He could have the same fonte says. "So it became ethical to since the '50s and works with Glenn, historical importance of the project, sponsors (including Procter & Gam- arrangement for voices that he had ascertain another way to put it out said Harry Belafonte had created an they were motivated to embark on a ble) eye a spring 2004 unveiling. for strings and horns. He was com- and market it. anthology and that [Crumpacker] second odyssey to finally bring it to Meanwhile, NPR is in talks about manding yet careful with music. He "The project lay there for a might have a file about this project public attention. various anthology- oriented broad- treated it with respect." while," Belafonte says. "Then before in his basement. He handed me a 30- The timing was fortuitous: Bela - casts. "With this anthology, you've Rather than going out in the field I knew it, George Marek was no page outline by George Marek. This fonte Enterprises, which includes got some terrific stuff that needs to to record à la Alan Lomax, Bela - longer with RCA, and then he outline gave us a sequenced, song- his son David Belafonte and Al be heard -and I doubt it will get fonte and De Paur spoke to blacks passed away. Then I was no longer by -song analysis and the road map Pryor (both executive producers of airplay on contemporary urban sta- in the rural South and other areas at RCA. But I negotiated that I to call up the proper tapes." the resurrected project), had been tions," Roe says. "And with the di- whose grandparents were slaves or would have dominion over the work. concurrently reviving interest in verse formats and program offer- whose parents were sharecroppers Over the years, people wanted to re- the anthology, the rights of which ings we have, I think there are (in addition to talking to men on package it, making it smaller and ex- reverted to Belafonte in the '70s. A some things we can get involved chain gangs- anyone who could tract what was commercially ex- deal between Belafonte's firm and with. My interest is in celebrating recall the various forms of music) ploitable. But I wanted the whole BMG was subsequently negotiat- what's in these grooves." and brought them into the studio. thing done, not dismantled." ed, with Buddha licensing the set Equally enthusiastic about the an- The anthology was primarily re- During what turned out to be a from Belafonte. thology's scope and potential impact corded during sessions at New 30 -year stretch, another project The anthology was totally remas- is Jim Stella, urban music buyer for York's Webster Hall. principal died -De Paur. "He didn't tered from scratch -at the expense the 1,000 -store chain Trans World "Harry was touring, and we like to talk about the project be- of Belafonte Enterprises. "David, Entertainment. He says, "It really were touring," recalls Grandison, cause of the delay," Grandison re- Al, and I, with mixing /mastering takes black music to its deepest who is now the conductor of a for- members. "He was brokenhearted engineer Michael Drexler, remixed roots, showing the wonderful pro- mer De Paur consulting project, because he'd invested so much time. all 10 sides over a month," Korman gression of its different styles and the North Jersey Philharmonic He left a lot of notes; in fact, some- says. "We were able to rid the re- the beauty of its culture." Glee Club. "So we'd get together where there's a 72 -page report he cordings of truck and other traffic Obviously, the anthology's 30-year when we were all in the same place wrote in longhand about this proj- noises. We'd found so much tape, but dormancy wasn't welcomed, but at the same time. We'd do things ect: how it developed, why he did it. `I nothing was a perfect master. those involved think the timing late at night because of Harry's But it's missing." have no doubt it "When Harry Belafonte first couldn't be better now for a project schedule. Sometimes in the quiet, Earlier in the same year De that will be embraced in came to a meeting at BMG [about of this magnitude - especially in light you could hear trucks rumbling Paur died-1998--BMG launched the resurrected recordings], you of the remarkable success of the Jazz outside," which sometimes found the reissue division Buddha Records much stronger could see he was lit within by a fire series (and its spinoff recordings) its way onto the recordings. to capitalize on some of the compa- about this project and his goals for and the recent announcement of When recording was completed in ny's extensive back catalog. That's fashion now than in it," Korman continues. "This was a Quincy Jones' VH1 /Rhino co -ven- 1971, the principals found them- when Buddha VP Alex Miller began dormant project that sat in the ture, the five -part documentary Say selves with five volumes of work on uncovering other pieces of Bela - the '70s. The time is vaults for 30 years, yet he was still It Loud: Black Music in America five long -playing albums. But the fonte's largely forgotten anthology burning with such energy, - enthusi- (Billboard, Feb. 10). anthology hit a major roadblock: the with the help of BMG Archives right for African asm, and passion. That's a rare thing "It's clear from a 2001 perspective, foundering of the RCA /Reader's director Glenn Korman. Americans and white to have happen." given Martin Luther King, the civil Digest partnership. Or as Belafonte Whatever was written on various rights struggle, Robert Kennedy, puts it, "RCA and Reader's Digest boxed files in the BMG vaults was America to grapple IN THE WAKE OF `JAZZ' and the Voter Rights act, that this had a disconnection." No matter haphazardly entered into the new With Sept. 11 as the target re- was maybe deemed too hot to handle what specifically triggered the ter- label's database. Part of the organi- with a difficult lease date, Buddha is in the process and maybe uncommercial" at the zational process involved staffers of developing a many- tiered mar- time it was originally slated to be punching in various keywords to chapter in our past.' keting plan, reminiscent of the released, Miller says. "But I have no locate tough -to -find recordings that recent Ken Burns' Jazz multimedia doubt it will be embraced in much THIS WEEK@ -ALEX MILLER, BUDDHA RECORDS hadn't been marked properly. When blitz. The five -CD Long Road boxed stronger fashion now than in the '70s. the keyword "negro" was typed in, set will be complemented by a bonus The time is right -it's right for the anthology came up on the com- Some 150 reels of tape associated DVD Video featuring an interview African- Americans and white Amer- puter screen. But there was no addi- with the project were tracked down with Belafonte, plus a look at the ica to grapple with a difficult chapter Billboard tional information with it. over a year, which in turn opened up challenges Buddha encountered in in our past. Out of all that oppression .Conn- "We dug deeper and found there a logistical Pandora's box: The reels tracing the original tapes. The $75 comes this glorious music that forms were hundreds of tapes associated spanned the changing face of re- collection also comes with a 100 - the basis for folk, rock, and jazz." with this project," Miller says. "A cording technology from mono and page -plus hardbound book. Belafonte's perseverance in realiz- Exclusive Belafonte is expected to go on a ing his dream is not only a personal Album Reviews promotional tour to publicize the triumph but also a parallel testament set. Also in the works are a school to the dreams of African- Americans Old 97's WORDS & DEEDS (Continued from page 33) campaign, an A &E network bio of whose often ignored contributions to `Satellite Rides' Belafonte scheduled for the fall, a American culture are the bedrock of (Elektra) TV show spotlighting the antholo- this anthology. When work on the INDS Neil Michael Hagerty H SIGHT: Singer /song- idiosyncratic, independently released, gy's music, and a possible national project first began, "America was writer Emanuel, a member of Lon- limited- edition singles will come out "Neil Michael Hagerty" road show using contemporary segregated, and we hadn't come to don -based R &B DJ- sound -system May 8. The set's weird mixture of artists to perform the music, since that moment of Dr. King and (Drag City) the outfit Starlight Crew, has just ini- slowed -down rhythms, scratching, most of the original performers greater truth," says Belafonte, who Pete Yorn tiated the EMC Compilation and offbeat rapping places it in the left have passed away. was one of three executors of the late promo CD series. It's aimed field of "M u s i cfo rth e m o r n i n g afte r at pro- the hip -hop realm. Belafonte and Miller are also activist's estate. "I think America (Columbia) moting unsigned and independent - building a relationship with a new today will be able to hear this with label- signed British urban artists. WU -ING COLLABORATORS: museum -the Cincinnati-based Na- greater generosity of spirit and Volume 1 highlights include While most American acts have been tional Underground Railroad Free- curiosity than back then." Free Digital Emanuel's evocative, Afrocentric coming to Europe with an all -con- Downloads soul song "Soul I Own," Parrish's quering attitude, Wu -Tang Clan is Miami bass /U.K. garage hybrid "Da using local BPI COMMUNICATIONS INC. President & CEO: John B. Babcock Jr. Executive Vice Presidents: Mark Dacey collaborators to help fos- (Media Group), Robert J. Dowling (Film & TV Group), Howard Lander (Music & Literary Groups) Senior Vice Presi- News Updates Bomb," and rappers such as ter its presence across Europe. Lon- dents: Paul Curran (Consumer Group), Robert Montemayor (Circulation & Databases) Vice Presidents: Debbie Twice Daily Malarchi, Bro Ben, and MC D. don rapper/producer Blak Twang is Kahlstrom (HR), Glenn Heffernan (Books), Deborah Patton (Communications) Chairman Emeritus: W.D. Littleford A young rhymer worth checking featured on the remix of "Careful," VNU BUSINESS MEDIA President & CEO: John Wickersham, Senior Vice President/Business Development: Not Product Previews out is Karl Hinds, who proudly which was released April 9 along with Greg Farrar, Chief Financial Officer: Joseph Furey, President, VNU Expostions: James Bracken, President, VNU Every Monday declares, "[I'm] the next big thing to "I Can't Go to Sleep." eMedia: Jeremy Grayzel come out of Britain." Wu- Tang's RZA will be spending ©Copyright 2001 by BPI Communications Inc. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in any retrieval system,

or transmitted, in any form or by any , For more, check out starlight - time this month in several European means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior A new Billboard Challenge begins written permission of the publisher. BILLBOARD MAGAZINE (ISSN 0006-2510) is published weekly except for the first week in crew.com. studios recording various European January, by BPI Communications Inc. 770 Broadway, New N.Y. every Thursday. This week's York, 10003 -9595. Subscription rate: annual rate, Continental artists for an international rap album U.S. $299.00. Continental Europe 229 pounds. Billboard, Tower House, Sovereign Park, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, champ is CG of Empire Records, RAP'S LEFT FIELD: It's not sur- he's working on. One of the con- England 1116 9EF. Registered as a newspaper at the British Post Office. Japan 109,000 yen. Music Labo Inc., Dempa Building, Burlington, Mass. 2nd Floor, 11 -2, 1- Chome, Nigashi- Gotanda, Shinagawa -ku, Tokyo 141, Japan. Periodicals postage paid at New York, N.Y. and prising that it's taken a British label, firmed artists is Diaz, who records at additional mailing offices. Postmaster: please send changes of address to Billboard, P. 0. Box 2011, Marion, OH 43306- London -based Big Dada/Ninja Tune, for Norway -based Tee Productions. 8111. Current and back copies of Billboard are available on microfilm from Kraus Microform, Route 100, Millwood, N.Y. 10546 News contact: Jonathan Cohen or Xerox University Microfilms, P. O. Box 1346, Ann Arbor, Mich. 48106. For Group Subscription information call 646. 654-5861. to release an album by Bay Area - [email protected] For Subscription Information call 1- 800 -745-8922 (Outside U.S.: 740-382. 3322). For any other information call 646- 654-4400. based trio Clouddead. The self-titled Kwaku can be contacted at kaywrite Canada Post Corp. International Publications Mail Agreement #0921920. Vol. 113 Issue 15. Printed in the U.S.A. collection of 12 sides from the trio's six @hotmail.com. If you do not wish to receive promotional material from mailers other than Billboard Magazines, please call (800) 745 -8922.

BILLBOARD APRIL 14, 2001 www.billboard.com 85 www.americanradiohistory.com Diana's New `Soul' Sister: India.Arie

THE DEBUT OF Acoustic Soul at No. 10 on The Bill- with a self-titled set. And after leaving A &M, Shanice board 200 sends India.Arie into the record books, as she managed a No. 83 ranking with Inner Child in 1992. is only the second solo female artist in the long history of There have been other solo female artists who have Motown to score a top 10 album. No points for guessing recorded for the company founded by Berry Gordy, who the first woman was: Diana Ross has reached the but many of them never made the album chart with Billboard & Telemundo Name top 10 four times as a solo act, most recently in 1980 with their Motown releases, including Kim Weston, Bren- the Nile Rodgers/Bernard Edwards -produced diana. da Holloway, Chris Clark, Barbara McNair, and two Performers For Latin Awards That means Acoustic Soul is the first top 10 album for a women who fared better on other labels: Lesley Gore solo female Motown artist in more and Kiki Dee. Tammi Terrell The biggest names in Latin Jerry Rivera, Tito Nieves, and than 20 years. appeared on the album chart only entertainment will grace the stage actress /singer Lucia Mendez. Talk Two of Motown's solo female when paired with Marvin Gaye; at the 2001 Billboard Latin Music show host Laura Bozzo; Julian artists did come close, with albums her solo album never charted. Awards. The event takes place at Arango, Natalia Ramirez and that peaked at No. 11. Thelma CHART If the field is expanded to include Miami's Jackie Gleason Theater Lorna Paz from Betty La Fea; Glo- Houston just missed the top 10 women who were in groups or who BEATM April26 and airs on the Telemun- ria Calzada and Jose Diaz Balart with Any Way You Like It, the 1976 fronted groups, only one name infor- do Network April 29 at 8:00 p.m. from Telemundo's news and LP that included the No. 1 single would be added to the list of This year's show, mation program "Don't Leave Me This Way." And by Fred Bronson females with top 10 albums: Gladys hosted by Jorge En ' -111 Esta Manama; and Erykah Badu debuted and peaked Knight & the Pips collected one rique Abello of the Martiza Rodríguez at No. 11 in December 2000 with Mama's Gun, the set top 10 album while signed with the company; Neither hit novela Betty La ' and Francisco that included her top 10 song "Bag Lady." Before mov- One of Us went to No. 9 in 1973. Fea and Candela Gatorno from the ing over to the Motown label, Badu had two top 10 Ferro, salutes the ro,. T t successful novela albums on Kedar /Universal. HAVING IT `ALL': Pole position on the Hot 100 is Del Desier- best in Latin music z Amantes The only other individual woman on Motown with finally back in female hands after a long run by male also and celebrates the ESTEFAN FERNANDEZ to are scheduled a top 20 album is Mary Wells, who went to No. 18 acts. Janet collects her 10th No. 1 hit with "All for You" genre's explosive to present. Addition - with a greatest -hits collection released in 1964, when (Virgin), which is the first song by a female artist to growth and corn- al performers and she was in pole position on The Billboard Hot 100 advance to No. 1 in 2001. mercial success. The ' presenters will be with "My Guy." It's the longest wait from the start of the calendar year star- studded show ` announced as they Charlene went as high as No. 36 in 1982 with Pee for a woman to take over the top spot since 1984, when will include per- are confirmed. Never Been to Me, titled after her No. 3 single. Queen Deniece Williams' "Let's Hear It for the Boy" moved to formances by Gloria The Billboard Latifah's Black Reign peaked at No. 60 in 1994. After the summit the week of May 26. Estefan, Juan Luis Latin Music Awards, she left her sisters to go out on her own, Bonnie Point- "All for You" is the first No. 1 song by a female act IGLESIAS THALIA presented Guerra, Melina by er recorded two albums for Motown, both titled Bonnie since "Independent Women Part I" by Destiny's Child Leon, Paulina Rubio, Thalia, Gil- Heineken, and in association with Pointer. The first went to No. 96 in 1979, and the follow - had an 11 -week run at the end of 2000. That female berto Santa Rosa, Julio Iglesias, HBO Latino, concludes Billboard's up reached No. 63 in 1980. That same year, the former group may have the next No. 1 hit, as "Survivor" and Alejandro Fernandez. In addi- four -day Latin Music Conference. wife of Stevie Wonder, Syreeta, had a No. 73 album (Columbia) moves 4 -2. tion, special awards will be pre- For more info on Bill board's Latin sented to regional Mexican icons Music Conference and Awards, Los Tigres Del Norte, Chicano contact Michele Jacangelo at 646 - rock band Los Lobos, and leg- 654 -4660 or visit www.bill- E< IA/AI-G" Mongo board.com/events. For registration H San- 'WAIT endary percussionist ET NATE0NAIL M ILO 51C SALES REPORT tamaría. and group discounts, contact Phyl- A WEEfcLY Joining the all -star line up as lis Demo at 646- 654 -4643. For presenters are Jon Secada, Carlos sponsorship info, contact Cebele VEAR -TO -DATE YEAR -TO -DATE Vives, the legendary Celia Cruz, Rodriguez at 646- 654 -4648. OVERALL SALES BY UNIT SALES ALBUM FORMAT P SN k. 2000 2007 2000 2001 lo TOTAL 194,010,000 185,055,000 (DN 4.6%) CD 156,204,000 161,618,000 (UP 3.5 %) in of those formats. Minal Patel joins Billboard each ALBUMS 177,318,000 175,218,000 (DN 1.2%) CASSETTE 20,711,000 13,260,000 (DN 36 %) Music Group as the new R &B /hip- Patel is a graduate of the Uni - hop charts manager for Billboard versity of Massachusetts at SINGLES 16,692,000 9,837,000 (DN 41.1%) OTHER 403,000 340,000 (DN 15.6 %) and R &B Airplay Monitor. Amherst, where she majored in Based in Billboard's New York Communications. Patel was also office, Patel will be responsible for manager of the university's Every - OVERALL ALBUM Ss rut GLES all R &B and hip- hop /rap woman's Center, where she Unil uT SALES SALES SALES charts and will write the helped launch the Women of T- S WEEK THIS WEEK THIS WEEK weekly Rhythm Section col- 41r Color Leadership Program. 14,254,000 13,333,000 921 ,000 umn in Bill board and the s + During her schooling there, Spin column in Airplay she began to familiarize her- WEEK Alt. LAST WEEK LAST WEEK LAST Mon itor. self with the music industry 1 4, 1 3,381 ,000 799,000 Patel comes from Loud through internships at Inter - 180,000 Records, where she served scope Records, Violator as promotions coordinator. While Management, and Franchise CHANGE CHANGE CHANGE at Loud, Patel worked with hip- Records. UP 0_5% DOWN 0.4 UP 15.3% hop heavy- hitters like the Wu- Patel will report to Geoff May - Tang Clan, Xzibit, and Big Pun, field, director of charts for Bill - THUS WEEK T FIN S WEEK TH S WEEK and gained a solid awareness of the board and Silvio Pietroluongo, 2000 200 2000 various R &B and hip -hop formats, director of charts for Airplay 14-,514,000 1 3,41 6,000 1,098,000 and the major radio stations with- Monitor: CHANGE C HANC3 E CHANGE

Billboard Latin Music Conference DOWN 1 .8 DOWN 0.6% 1116.194.6.1 Eden Roc Hotel Miami Beach April 24 -26 Billboard Dance Music Summit DISTRIBUTORS' MARKET SHARE Waldorf Astoria New York City July 24 -26 (2/26/01 -4/1/01) Billboard/BET R &B Hip -Hop Conference & Awards UMVD INDIES SONY WEA BMG EMD New York Hilton New York City August 28 -30 TOTAL ALBUMS 27% 17.4% 15.7% 14.9% 14.2% 10.8% Billboard/Airplay Monitor Radio Seminar & Awards Eden Roc Hotel Miami Beach October 4 -6 CURRENT ALBUMS 28.8% 15.7% 10.5% 12.5% 16% 16.3% For more information contact Michele Jacangelo at 646- 654 -4660, TOTAL SINGLES 19.3% 12.2% 20% 21,8% 14.4% 8%

email bbevents @billboard.com, or visit www.billboard.com/events. ROUNDED FIGURES FOR WEEK ENDING 4/1/01 Visit our Web site at www.billboard.com COM, ILEID FROM A NATIONAL SAMPLE OF RETAIL STORE ANC7 RACK SoundScan , PILEO, ANC PROVIOEC Ei E -mail: sbell @billboard.com .SALES REPORTS CO LLECTE COM

RR www.billboard.com BILLBOARD APRIL 14, 2001 www.americanradiohistory.com -k 7k- 4th nn .cV OF HOP

MUSIC AND ENTERTAINME INDUSTRY GOLF TOURNI%MENT

SPONSORED Y AMERICAN AIRLINES

MONDAi, MAY 14, 2001 EL CABALLERO COUNTRY CLUB

City of To Register orS Further Information: Hope 213-202 -5735 Ext. 26540

www.americanradiohistory.com With 40 million albums sold worldwide, by now most other bands would be steering clear from anything resembling an mdgm, seeking the safe, dull-edged terrain of the familial. But for one adventurous band, it's always been about skating along the brink, piercing the boundaries and plunging into the unknown, and this time is no different. With EXCITER, DEPECHE MODE returns with their first album of new material in four yemrs, and from the first single "Dream On," there's no doubt that the group is charging irtn yet another bold new creative realm. And with the EXCITER

TOUR presented by | mc,mss the U.G. this oummmr, and the new "Dream On" music video directed by Stmmhmnm r . Sednaoui, they're looking damn good doing it.

"Dream On" Maxi 12" and CD available April 23rd

e Produced by Mark Bell. Management: lonathan Kessler for Baron Inc. ZO1 Reprise Records. Excite your senses @

www.americanradiohistory.com