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HOT SPOTS Label Cuts Norah Sends Put Crimp A Valentine On Artists Quest For Savings Redefines Art Of Deal To Retailers 4 Billboard staff report As record companies cut costs - BY CHRISTOPHER WALSH in some cases, dramatically -to stem losses, artists are feeling the 7 Shining Brightly NEW YORK-Love, Norah and a solid Grammy squeeze. Rock band the Darkness show can do wonders for slumping record sales. From majors to independents, descends upon the Brit The industry has long been pining for the kind of labels are re- evaluating contracts, Awards, claiming three retail performance sparked last week by the con- negotiating tougher deals, curbing trophies. vergence of the Grammy Awards, Valentine's Day studio time and in some cases lim- and a cluster of new releases, led by Norah Jones' iting the number of tracks on an "Feels Like Home." album, mainly to save money. But the question now is, can the industry cap- "It's not about contract flexibility," italize on it? RCA Label Group chairman Joe "Everyone knows Valentine's Day and Grammy Galante says. "It's about the reality FBI ANTI -PIRACY day, or Father's Day, Mother's Day, Easter," says Joy of the marketplace. WARNING Feuer, VP of sales for Capitol Records. "Promotion costs more money. le v.v.', "These are certain pinnacles where people go out Pricing and positioning cost more buy records. We need to create these sorts of weeks money. Video costs more money. 9 and * A/F just with the setup of records," she says. "It can't be There isn't anything that we're doing , Cg GReA 1.1 ' (Continued on page 77) (Continued on page 73) itr O1or* 12 Putting Their Stamp On It Labels Get The Recording Industry Assn. EMI's Lundvall of America and the FBI pact for voluntary anti -piracy On Winning Streak Aggressive stickers on music releases. BY DAN OUELLETTE With DVDs NEW YORK-"I signed an original," says Bruce Lundvall, president/CEO of EMI Jazz & Classics. "It was just that BY JILL KIPNIS simple." He's talking about Norah Jones, whose sophomore album, "Feels Like Home" LOS ANGELES -Through in- on Blue Note Records, debuts creased focus, expanded release at No. 1 on The Billboard 200 slates and aggressive pricing, the this issue. major labels are stepping up their The highly anticipated fol- commitment to DVDs. low-up to her phenomenal, "We are at the tip of the iceberg. 18 million -selling 2002 de- DVD momentum is growing," says but, "Come Away With Me," Phil Quartararo, president of EMI sold 1.02 million copies in its Music Marketing (EMM) /executive VP first week, according to Niel- of EMI Music North America. sen SoundScan. In addition to significantly in- "People are hungry for the creasing the number of releases that kind of real music she plays," Lundvall says. `The melodies include DVDs, in some cases labels are are lovely, and there's no screaming and yelling." creating new departments to handle While his résumé is packed with successes, Lundvall the format. today is being heralded as a modem -day miracle worker Across the board, labels say that 37 Dropout' Makes The Grade who is thriving during the industry-wide slump. In they are beefing up their DVD focus Producer Kanye West, known (Continued on page 77) because titles with a CD/DVD combo, for working with such artists a DVD video single or a long -form as Jay -Z, makes his debut on LundvaiJ's signings, pictured from top: Norah Jones, DVD video account for a growing Roc -a- Fella /Def lam. Al Green and Wynton Marsalis. chunk of music sales. (Continued on page 75)

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www.americanradiohistory.com Word Martin Dodd is artist faci Sony Music Velasquez International's launches new global VP her own of A &R label U front TOP OF THE NEWS UMPG Launches Christian Music Publishing Arm

BY DEBORAH EVANS PRICE copyrights as the Grammy Award - winning Eric Clapton anthem NASHVILLE -Universal Music Pub- "Change the World," Debby Boone's lishing Group (UMPG) is staking a classic "You Light Up My Life" and claim in the Christian music business Bob Carlisle's multiformat hit "But- with the launch of Universal Christian terfly Kisses." Music Publishing. The first deal for the new arm is a "It's an area that we've had our eye joint venture between UMPG and on for a while," says David Renzer, Christian publishing veteran worldwide president of UMPG. "By Michael Puryear and his company, launching this new division, we really Final Four Music. Formerly VP of want to announce to this community BMG's Christian music publishing that this is an area of music that we're group, Puryear is also a songwriter serious about, and we want to look at with hits to his credit by Point of all opportunities." Grace, Bruce Carroll and Lamelle The Christian and gospel music Harris, among others. division will be based here. It will Puryear will report to Pat Higdon, focus on catalog acquisition, signing senior VP /GM of UMPG Nashville, and developing songwriters and and will develop new songwriters securing cuts on songs in the UMPG and pitch existing songs in the Uni- catalog, which includes such noted (Continued on page 76) Multifaceted Deal THE DARKNESS: CAPPNG A WHIRLWINDYEAR WITH THREE AWARDS Links Rosa, AEG Darkness Shines At Brits BY RAY WADDELL cials, live broadcasts and merchandise. The first AEG- produced showcas- U.K. Rock Sensation Nabs Three Trophies, Ready To `Blow Up' In a ground -breaking artist- devel- es were Feb. 18-19 at the El Rey in opment strategy, AEG Live will Los Angeles. Showcases will also be BY EMMANUEL LEGRAND and LARS BRANDLE Destroy/East West), best British group and British rock act, bankroll Columbia artist Robi Draco held Feb. 24 -25 at the Supper Club in a new category introduced this year. Rosa's touring efforts in exchange for New York. LONDON-"We should thank our collective parents for 'The Darkness are good musicians; they're funny and exclusive representa- The deal is designed bestowing on us the gift of rock" courageous. I am delighted that they won," says Lucian tion in the United States to leave the tour sup- There was some British irony in this one -liner from the Grainge, chairman/CEO of Universal Music U.K. and co- and Latin America. port to those that know Darkness frontman Justin Hawkins after he accepted one chairman of the Brits. The deal, which touring, freeing up tithe three awards the band received during the 24th edi- "They have put an awful lot of attention in being part covers two albums and label dollars to market tion of the Brit Awards, held here Feb. 17. of the show. They have ambition and hunger, and that's subsequent tours, pro- the act in other ways. "It is post- ironic irony, and that doesn't always travel," what makes them different," Grainge adds. vides support for Rosa 'We're putting up what admits Korda Marshall, managing director of Warner Marshall adds: 'They're really hard workers, and they're for live performances would traditionally be Music U.K.'s imprint East West. "But they're an incredibly in it for the long run. Because it's taken them a long time and showcases, begin - record -company tour talented band and a brilliant bunch of musicians, and the to get to where they are now, they are very conscious of ning with "Mad Love," support; [we're] buying songs are great. That's why it's so successful." who they are, what they do and how lucky they are." which bows March 30. an option to be involved In less than 12 months, the rock band went from being Marshall says "Permission to Land" has shifted 498,000 The agreement guar- with Robi," says Randy an unsigned act playing small clubs to one of the most suc- copies in the United States, 12 million in the United King- antees that Rosa will Phillips, chairman of cessful British groups and a worldwide phenomenon. The dom and nearly 400,000 in the rest of Europe. The album, tour for both albums. AEG Live. band's success has been propelled by hit single "I Believe in released by Atlantic in the United States, is No. 48 on The In return for in- "AEG believes in a Thing Called Love" and the group's outlandish stage antics. Billboard 200 this issue. vesting in Rosa's long -term careers and It did not take long for the band's success to be acknowl- He says the band is primed for four U.S. tours between career, AEG participates financially in artist development, and after they edged in its homeland, as the Darkness took home three now and Christmas, including one that begins March 19, all things touring- related, including heard [Rosa's] music, they wanted to Brits: best British album for "Permission to Land" (Must (Continued on page 76) performance CDs and DVDs, TV spe- (Continued on page 76)

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www.americanradiohistory.com Upfront Velasquez's UMVD Unveils Label Dream New DVD Unit BY JILL KIPNIS oriented features. Others will be cho- Artist Launches Imprint sen from Trinity's direct -to-video, doc- LOS ANGELES -In an effort to grab umentary and music DVD library. BY DEBORAH EVANS PRICE a bigger piece of the growing DVD Each will be priced at $6.98. sales pie, Universal Music & Video Dis- "We felt that being aligned with NASHVILLE -Word recording tribution has created a new video arm, such a large distribution company artist Jaci Velasquez is launching UMVD Visual Entertainment. that is represented in most of the her own record label, Apostrophe UMVD Visual Entertainment, which major accounts would open some Records. officially launched Feb. 17, will imme- great distribution channels for us," Singer /songwriter Michael diately focus on acquiring and distrib- Trinity president Phil Knowles says. uting DVDs outside of UMVD's exist- Cook is the first signing to Currently, Trinity's product is ing pipeline of video product. mainly self-distributed. The company Apostrophe. Velasquez is cur- Its first deal is with Westlake Vil- will continue to distribute its rental rently negotiating a distribu- lage, Calif. -based Trinity Home Enter- titles on its own. tion deal for the new venture. tainment. Beginning in late April, Urie says that retailers should expect In an exclusive interview with signed with Word Records UMVD Visual Entertainment will UMVD Visual Entertainment to release Billboard, Velasquez says that at 15 and became one of the begin releasing a group of about 50 of a range of DVDs at varying price points. launching her own label had long Christian industry's top Trinity's budget line film titles. He notes that the division will "not been a dream. female vocalists. The 24 -year- UMVD president Jim be saturated in one "I wanted to help out other old artist has also achieved suc- Urie expects the distri- genre" and that UMVD artists, because somebody helped cess in the Latin community bution road to widen. is discussing possible "We don't have any me out along the way," Velasquez through Sony Discos and starred deals for product that preconceived ideas will range in price from says. "When Michael Cook came last year in the film "Chasing Papi." about what kind of less than $10 to more along, I said, `He's amazing, and Velasquez is new Latin negotiating a product we will wind than $30. now is the time!' " music deal, but she will remain with up with," Urie says. He could not com- A multiple -Gospel Music Assn. Word Records for her Christian "We were very con- ment on any other Dove Award winner, Velasquez (Continued on page 24) scious when we named deals in the works. the company to leave UMVD Visual Enter- the door open to other Velasquez has tapped family members for key roles at her new label. tainment will handle things, videogames be- URIE: WANTS 'S MART GROWTH' much of the marketing Her mother and brother will be CFO and VP of A &R, respectively. ing one area. Who duties for the Trinity knows what will come in the future ?" releases. Urie says that future deals may The idea of launching a new video require hiring more marketing staff. division was first discussed last fall, Urie "Certainly, that will be a piece of the says. "The decision was driven by the company that will continue to ramp Sony Gets New GIobaIA&R VP quality of video product out there. up," he says. "Today, we don't have There are more people carrying DVDs people that are there to specifically BY EMMANUEL LEGRAND tember 2002 as senior VP of A&R for than ever, and more people are buying market fitness video. We know that we Zomba Europe. [them] than ever. It seemed like the will have to have those people." LONDON -Sony Music Internation- Dodd was also instrumental in perfect time to do this." Urie says that UMVD has a "very ag- al (SMI) has secured a high -caliber setting up in the '90s the Stock- gressive" number for where it wants A &R man in Martin Dodd, former holm -based Cheiron Production FOLLOWING AN URBAN TRAIL sales to be by the end of 2005. He Zomba senior VP of A &R, who has Facility, a joint venture between Urie says the deal with Trinity is a could not project sales for 2004. Right worked with such acts as 'N Sync, Zomba and producers Dennis Pop fitting way to introduce UMVD Visual now, he says the goal is to aim for Britney Spears and Backstreet Boys. and Max Martin. Entertainment. "We have whispered "smart growth." Dodd started working for Sony "There are some very talented this to a few retailers ahead of time," "It would be very easy to go out and Music in early January (Billboard A &R people, but it does not come he says. "Trinity's urban titles are great sign a lot of deals and have a lot of Bulletin, Jan. 8), but his appointment too often when one is available," says for us. When you look at the music product that wasn't getting the atten- was only made official last week. Dobbis, who had been in talks with side of the business, we have a 52% tion it deserves," he says. "The chal- With the title of senior VP of DODD: `RIGHTTIME, RIGHT COMPANY' Dodd for two years to get him to join market share in urban." lenge is to get a manageable amount worldwide A &R, Dodd reports to SMI Sony. "We wanted to be in business Approximately 15 of the first 50 of product. How long it takes us to get president Rick Dobbis. architects of the success of Jive in the with Martin, so we were aggressive Trinity titles going through UMVD the deals in place depends on the sales Danish -born Dodd was one of the '90s, serving from August 1992 to Sep- (Continued on page 76) Visual Entertainment are urban- dollars this year."

Elvis Crespo Signs With Rapidly Expanding Olé

BY LEILA COBO album under Olé Music in May but encompasses a man- at Llord's Extreme Music studios. agement deal signed with artist management company "In order to profitably achieve results today, you need to MIAMI -Olé Music, the record label launched last year by for- the Network. have a wider lens than in the past, where you had a manage- mer Sony Discos chairman Oscar Llord, is gaining visibility Both the Network and Olé Music are part of a larger comment company separate from the record label, the promotion with the signing of merengue star Elvis Crespo. pany, Oscar Llord Entertainment (Olé), which includes music company and the publishing," Llord says. Crespo says the move to Olé made sense following his and video facilities (EQ's), a concert promotion arm (Encore "The approach for Olé is to be able to pursue all aspects of departure from Sony early this year. Events), a publishing company (Ventura Music) and a pro- the business jointly and [in a] well- coordinated [manner]. In "Now that I'm no longer with Sony and that [ Llord] has a duction company (Musica Futura International). turn, we will provide a very strong support system for the label, what better way to begin the process of releasing my new Three of these divisions -Musica Futura, EQ's and Ventu- artists in the Olé roster." album ?" he asks. ra -were already up and running during Llord's tenure at Llord started Olé June 1, 2003. literally the day after he left The process not only includes releasing Crespo's new Sony; in fact, many Sony artists recorded Ventura repertoire (Continued on page 24)

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Deals, But Obstacles Remain The TJ. Martell Foundation will hold its fifth annual Family Day from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 28 at the Hilton Hotel in New York. The carnival -like day of fami- BY BRIAN GARRITY Most of the talks are with Altnet, a networks. The argument is a key com- ly fun includes a raffle with such prizes as PlayStation 2 systems donated by commercial service distributed ponent in their legal defense. Sony, videogames from EA Games, Xbox systems from Microsoft and iPods NEW YORK -The record business is through Grokster and Kazaa. Ex- Reaching a resolution on the filter- from Apple. BMG North America chairman/CEO Clive Davis will pay tribute showing increased interest in selling ploratory discussions with P2P opera- ing issue in the midst of litigation is a to Family Day honoree Julie Swidler, senior VP of business and legal affairs music through peer-to -peer services. tors also are taking place on a limited difficult balancing act, executives from for RCA Music Group. This year's event, staged with the support of the Toys Billboard has learned that the major basis, sources say. both camps say. `R' Us Children's Fund, aims to raise $250,000 to support leukemia, cancer labels are engaged in private conversa- Altnet sells digital downloads in Broes acknowledges that the label and AIDS research. For more information, call 212- 833 -5444. KEN SCHLAGER tions with companies connected to much the same way as a mainstream decisions in this realm are not en- popular P2P services with an eye service like Apple's iTunes Music Store. tirely being made by "the business Jan at Lincoln Center (JALO, a New York -based nonprofit arts organiza- toward making authorized label con- But consumers search for the Altnet leaders" at the labels. tion, is building a recording studio in its new facility, Frederick P. Rose tent available through the likes of files on P2P platforms. "Those decisions are still being Hall, located in the Time Warner Center in midtown Manhattan. The Kazaa and Grokster. "The major labels are all willing to made by the attorneys," he says. "That organization is seeking an operator /tenant for the studio, which will However, significant stumbling explore this," says Derek Broes, execu- complicates it." serve the facility's three major venues: the 1,000- plus -capacity Rose blocks remain. The labels do not want tive VP of worldwide operations at Altnet is having greater success in Theater, the 500 -plus -capacity Allen Room and Dizzy's Club Coca -Cola, to align themselves too closely with Woodland Hills, Calif. -based Altnet. the indie -label community, where it a nightclub -style venue. The studio is being designed and built by services that traffic in unlicensed con- "We discuss potential scenarios with claims content deals with more than Sound of Jazz, a partnership formed by JALC that includes architect tent, especially in light of the music them quite often. But striking the right 30 labels. Rafael Viñoly, the Walters-Storyk Design Group and Artec Consultants. industry's litigation agenda. chord is difficult" In the latest example, Altnet an- Candidates for the operator /tenant position are submitting bids through The P2P operators, meanwhile, are Major-label sources say they are not nounced a deal Feb. 13 with Artemis Request for Proposal (RFP), available at jazzatlincolncenter.org / reluctant to filter out unlicensed con- interested in allowing their content to Records. Artemis executives say that rosehallrfp. Chris Stone, founder of Record Plant Studios and World tent, as the labels are demanding. be sold through P2P networks unless they are viewing distribution through Studio Group, is the RFP contact at 323 -465 -7697. CHRISTOPHER WALSH "It's a fundamental problem," one network operators filter out unlicensed Altnet as an anti -piracy tool, as well as major-label technology chief says. content and flood their networks with a commercial opportunity. As tipped in last week's Billboard, Nashville -based Universal South will "We'd like to legitimize the P2P sys- commercial files. "The re- education of the consumer distribute an album of songs inspired by the film "The Passion of the tems as much as possible. But we are P2P operators -many of which are has to start somewhere," says Jordan Christ" The album is slated for release April 6 and will feature Cranber- not going to be setting up our shop in embroiled in copyright infringement Flaste, Artemis director of new media. ries frontwoman Dolores O'Riordan, Leon Russell, Brit pop singer Lee the middle of a street where everyone is lawsuits with the recording industry- "The new Napster and iTÙnes are good Ryan and a duet by Jessi Colter and son Shooter Jennings. The film, distributing pirated goods. It just have long held that they cannot con- services, but if I'm a kid already using which was produced and directed by Mel Gibson, opens in theaters Feb. doesn't make sense." trol the flow of content through their Kazaa, why am I going to stop?" 25 and is distributed by Newmarket Films. DEBORAH EVANS PRICE

Hamilton has introduced the Grand Model 11399, a midsized, midpriced grand piano. The music desk and leg design of the five- foot -eight -inch piano feature historically accurate styling from the Baldwin Hamilton line. The H399 has German -made Roslau Strings music wire, hard EMI Christian Restructures rock maple bridge and solid spruce soundboard and ribs. It is available Staff Cuts, Name Changes Part Of Reorganization in polished mahogany, ebony and satin ebony. CHRISTOPHER WALSH

BY DEBORAH EVANS PRICE well as film and TV opportunities for EMI CMG artists. He will also provide RIAAAdds FBI Seal NASHVILLE-EMI Christian Music strategic support to Gotee and Tooth Group is laying off almost 10% of its and Nail Records/BEC, two companies staff as part of a company -wide restruc- with which EMI CMG operates joint - To Anti- Piracy Push turing, Billboard has learned. venture deals. The changes bring the Sparrow and In addition to the restructuring, EMI BY BILL HOLLAND ponents to make the bogus product ForeFront labels under the same roof CMG's Chordant Distribution Group look legitimate. and corporate structure with the cre- will change its name to EMI CMG Dis- WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. music Genuine identification marks, ation of EMI CMG Label Group. tribution. Rich Peluso, formerly co- releases are getting a new warning called Certificates of Authenticity Additionally, EMI CMG's publishing president of Chordant, will be president sticker. This one incorporates the FBI (COAs), are in high demand among and distribution arms will be renamed. of EMI CMG Distribution. logo and advises consumers against counterfeiters because they signifi- The reorganization also resulted in David Crace, formerly VP of mar- pirating the material. cantly increase the marketability of the creation of a centralized marketing keting for Chordant, has been promot- The voluntary anti -piracy counterfeit software. unit, EMI CMG Marketing. ed to senior VP of EMI CMG market- warning stickers are the Federal law does not The moves leave EMI CMG with ing and will report directly to Hearn. product of an agreement expressly prohibit such 261 staffers. Peter York, who has been Sparrow EMI Christian Music Publishing between the Recording activity, so genuine "We challenged ourselves and our Label Group president for eight years, changes to EMI CMG Publishing. Industry Assn. of COAs and other physi- leadership team here to figure out how becomes president of EMI CMG Label Eddie DeGarmo continues as president America and the FBI. cal authentication to realign our company to best serve Group and will report directly to Heam. of the publishing arm. The warning stick- components are wide- the changing needs of the music con- The artists on the Sparrow and Among the 27 staffers exiting the er will not be subject to ly sold to crooks with sumers and better serve our artists, our ForeFront rosters will remain on company are Rick Cua, VP of copyright placement restrictions. impunity, frustrating staff and our customers," EMI CMG their respective labels. Steven Cur- development, and Rod Huff, co- presi- The sticker includes the efforts to combat an president/CEO Bill Hearn says. tis Chapman, Stacie Orrico, Switch - dent of Chordant Distribution Group, warning that copyright increasingly important link in Hearn says the reorganization will foot, TobyMac, Newsboys, Avalon, who will depart his post April 1. infringement "is punishable by up to the counterfeit supply chain. make EMI CMG "a better company, a Rebecca St. James, Audio Adrenaline, Some see EMI CMG's reorganization five years in federal prison and a fine of The Anti -Counterfeiting Amend- more productive company. This will Jump5 and Tait are among EMI as necessary and a gutsy move. $250,000." ment, H.R. 3632, would close this loop- reduce our costs in the 8% to 10% CMG's acts. 'We're sensitive to the fact that tran- In other news from Washington: hole. The legislation was introduced range, which is significant." ForeFront Records president Greg sition is traumatic, especially for those A House subcommittee is ex- last month by Rep. Lamar Smith, R- All label functions for ForeFront and Ham has been promoted to the newly people whose jobs are going away," says pected within the month to mark up Texas, chairman of the House Sub- Sparrow have been combined under created position of executive VP of busi- Vince Wilcox, who manages Sparrow an industry bill that would put the committee on Courts, the Internet and EMI CMG Label Group. ForeFront will ness development for EMI Christian artist Jaclyn Maria. "But it's never right screws to hard-goods pirates and coun- Intellectual Property. move from Franklin, Tenn., to EMI Music Group. He will report to Hearn. to preserve an organization at the terfeiters who employ state -of-the -art Brad Buckles, the new executive VP CMG's offices in Brentwood, Tenn. Ham will explore global marketing as expense of its mission." holograms and authentication corn- (Continued on page 76)

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Wby is it that when you get Spears, et al, to find something new. all the CDs Sz DVDs you can make. crop of artists starting to punch to my age, the music Even more outstanding is that Plus, if you deliver us a great, through on the back of the tip -top industry only focuses on when we put this into a business new, live experience in the right Norah Jones, Amy Winehouse selling you music that you've context, my gray- haired pals and I Takhg environment, we will pay a pre- being my latest favorite. heard myriad times before? are the potential short -term sav- mium to partake. Why is it that This latest phenomenon could Granted, I love the classics and iors of the music business! the mainstream record business lead to big consumer brands start- I will happily view all the new What is crazy, though, is that it Issue spends the majority of its time ing to put money into this area. I unreleased- director's -cut, never- took a pharmaceutical brand to and dollars marketing to a very have in the meantime seen current been- seen, just- unearthed, clas- point this out to the music indus- disparate and transient genera- press articles indicating Lilly ICOS sic-DVD extras that bulge super- try. I recently learned of a report, By Derek Mullen tion that has grown up not paying has chosen music as an element in market shelves. funded by Lilly ICOS LLC [a joint for music! marketing its erectile -disfunction I will even pay big bucks to go venture between the Eli Lilly phar- I'm not saying, `Only focus on drug Cialis to us! and watch my aging icons frolic maceuticals company and biotech you believe that us gray hairs are us,' but more of a balance would With a bit of luck, it won't be onstage and [I will] consume every firm ICOS ], analyzing the plus -40- "technophobes," but we are more be beneficial, as it could be our long before we can get our very bit of merchandise on the way out. year-old music market, and the likely to go on the Internet and dollars that support the music own Billboard chart, prime -time But there has to be more for me findings make compelling reading. order -and pay for -music than business while it wrestles with try- TV show and keep the wife happy, out there. Just because I'm older More than 50% of all CDs most other demographic groups. ing to adapt and build a new busi- all at the same time. and have refined my audio land- bought by [the year] 2008 will be There are great opportunities to ness model. scape somewhat, [it] shouldn't by this demographic; it's already at introduce this market to new However, it's not all doom and Derek Mullen is chief executive of mean that I have to listen to Britney 38 %. Popular opinion will have music. We have the money to buy gloom. There seems to be an out- Help Consulting in New York. Leiters The Blues Miscast In GrammyTelevisionAd When I saw the coverage Bill- when "Music's Biggest Night" Nation to once again sponsor a in the Super Bowl halftime show received virtually no major coun- board afforded the Heineken included Ry Cooder leading an all - major Grammy-related event that ended in Janet Jackson expos- try radio or video airplay -"mis- Grammy Awards sponsorship in star band featuring the likes of before the broadcast. ing a breast. The network even represent what is popular" in the Feb. 14 issue, I felt compelled Willie Dixon and Koko Taylor, or a The Oneida Indian Nation Foun- installed a five- minute broadcast country music. to address a broader issue that time when Pop Staples sat solo on dation, an organization I chair, delay to ensure against anything Thank goodness that the Gram- soaked the Heineken/Grammy col- stage, with only a guitar, and deliv- raised $10,000 for Oneness, a similar happening during the my remains the one award that the laboration in cliché and misrepre- ered a powerful performance that music industry organization pro- Grammy broadcast. Music Row execs and major coun- sentation. transfixed the audience. moting diversity. Yet CBS had no problem with a try-radio programmers can't "Music's Biggest Night" honors Though the winners of the two However, I was stunned when production number that lam- always control, thanks to the many its creators, and in the past, the blues Grammy categories are in hip- hoppers OutKast insulted pooned American Indians. Should NARAS members who continually National Academy of Recording the pre-telecast event and no American Indians with their show - someone from CBS or with the vote for music, based on the excel- Arts and Sciences indeed paid longer receive any mention in the ending performance on the Gram- Grammy organization have asked lence of the recording instead of homage to a variety of musical main telecast, why should the my broadcast Sunday night -and during the rehearsals: "Is this the what's getting airplay and chart architects and genres. respect for this historically impor- even more surprised that CBS right thing to be doing ?" position. Though the bottom line now tant music be completely ignored? allowed it. I would hope that OutKast Thank God I'm a bluegrass artist solely guides the programming, I Does NARAS have no input on Both share culpability for a pro- would be sensitive to the racial with my own independent record was astonished to see the academy the content provided by its adver- duction number that reinforced concerns of others, but we label! I'll remain proud of my allow the Heineken ad that deni- tisers and sponsors? stereotypes and undermined all of absolutely expect CBS to be aware recent Grammy wins, no matter grated the "blues artist" with a sad The Billboard article quotes the good work being done in the and to act to ensure such hurtful what the naysayers might say to statement. Andrew Glaser, Heineken's brand entertainment industry to embrace images are not broadcast. belittle the Grammy honors that The spot featured an older marketing director: "Music is a and promote diversity and unify all Chuck Fougnier artists like me have received in African- American musician per- lifestyle, so it's a platform we're people through music. recent years. forming a blues number on a really interested in expanding." Music has the power to unite Fougnier is Wolf Clan Representa- Ricky Skaggs street corner and a passerby obvi- If you watch any television at all, people and celebrate the diversity tive to the Oneida Nation's Men's Nashville ously entranced by the perform- it is easy to see that blues music that is the strength of America. Council and chairman of the ance. continues to propel numerous ads Performances like this undermine nation's charitable foundation. Skaggs is a nine -time Grammy He acknowledges the `old man" for a variety of products. the entertainment industry's dedi- award winner and owner of Skaggs and makes a donation to the Heineken's depiction of the cation to diversity and use racial Whose Country Family Records. cause -a beer-with the on- screen blues artist busking for a beer is a stereotypes in a hurtful way. words "the royalties" as a testimo- misguided commentary on the sig- When OutKast performed its hit Is This, Anyway? nial about the value of the alco- nificance of the music and an out- "Hey Ya!" against a backdrop of a Year after year, I'm absolutely Powell's Acts Led holic beverage and the value of the dated stereotype. futuristic Indian tepee, and singer shocked at what comes out of [the music. This image proliferates the Nancy Meyer André "3000" Benjamin came out Grammys]. To Potty Mouth TV unkind and untrue image that Co- president in a headdress accompanied by It's disappointing to hear what If [Federal Communications blues artists surely need only a Bates Meyer scantily -clad dancers with feathers some of the major -label heads in Commission chairman] Michael drink for sustenance. in their hair, I was shocked. Nashville think about country Powell is concerned about foul The financially successful Amer- CBS, OutKast Irk These may have been just cos- music's recent Grammy nominees language, he's barking up the ican music represented on the tumes to OutKast and the produc- and winners ( "Country Noms Sel- wrong tree. Grammys owes a debt of gratitude Oneida Indians ers of the show, but to American dom Mirror Popular Tastes," Bill- His loosening of the FCC reins to the blues, a genre that is at its It was exciting for me to be in Indians they were the latest in a board, Jan. 10). on consolidation is what's got all of foundation. the audience at the recent Gram- long line of insults, caricatures Shame on whoever thinks artists us increasingly muttering four -let- Though the program allows for my Awards ceremony. What a great drawn from history. like myself, Ray Benson, Lyle ter words. one obligatory presenter to repre- show it was. Even more exciting CBS required Justin Timberlake Lovett and June Carter Cash-all Jefferson Thomas sent the blues, I do remember was the opportunity for the Oneida to once again apologize for his role recent Grammy nominees who New York

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Sometimes smaller is better. Just ask came out Feb. 10. Dave Grohl. "All of the bands I was listening to when I When it came time to put out his side proj- was 13 or 14 years old were all on independent, ect Probot, which punk rock, do -it- pairs him with clas- yourself labels," sic metal singers Grohl says, "so when from his youth, he I went to do the Pro - turned to small Vir- The bot record, I wanted ginia label Southern to keep that aesthet-

Lord Recordings. ic and that story of t J And that suited RCA, Beat underground . for whom his band independence." Foo Fighters record, Among the just fine. By Melinda Newman singers on the proj- "Originally, RCA [email protected] ect are Conrad wanted to put it "Cronos" Lant out," Grohl tells Bill- (Venom), Max Cav- board. "They've been so great. They're amaz- alera (Soulfly/Sepultura), Denis "Snake" ing people and I love them a lot, but I think Belanger (Voivod), Tom Warrior (Celtic after a while, their excitement wore off. It Frost) and Lemmy (Motörhead). took four years to get this record done." "These were my favorite bands in the Additionally, Grohl says he felt that a small mid -'80s, so the sequence of the album indie label was a better fit for the album, which kind of runs like a compilation tape that I would have made as a kid," Grohl says. Initially, Grohl started writing and cutting Kids Like To 'Bo tracks in his basement strictly for his own amusement. "But then we starting calling Razor & Tie Series Rakes In Direct, Retail Sales vocalists to see if they would sing on it, and one by one they all agreed to do it." The album was recorded in fits and starts between BY JILL KIPNIS 200, making the title the highest -charting Foo Fighters albums and tours. nonsoundtrack children's release. "Kidz Now Grohl is looking ahead to a new Foo LOS ANGELES-The "Kidz Bop" franchise Bop 4" sold 41,000 copies in its first week, Fighters project. "We got a couple of songs," he already owns bragging rights as the most according to Nielsen SoundScan (Bill - says. "The thing is, we always get excited to successful children's audio series on the board, Aug. 30, 2003). make a new record, because it means we'll go Billboard charts. Last March, "Kidz Bop 3" debuted at No. back out on the road and have a good time for Now it may soon earn more plaudits, 17 and sold 55,000 copies in its first week. a year- and -a- half." when Razor & Tie's "Kidz Bop 5" arrives in David Riesenberg, marketing manager for Unlike past albums that have been recorded stores Feb. 24. The series, which originally the Amarillo, Texas -based Hastings chain, in Grohl's basement, he says this one will trav- started as a direct -mail offering, has expand- predicts comparable sales for "Kidz Bop 5," el to more upscale accommodations. "We're ed into a retail powerhouse. plus "we expect it to also have a very steady PICTURED, FROM LEFT, ARE GROHL AND TWO OF going to make the best balls -out record we've "Kidz Bop 4" made history in August sell -off curve." Razor & Tie has shipped PROBOT'S GUEST VOCALISTS, MOTÖRHEAD'S ever made, and we're going to make it in a when it debuted at No. 14 on The Billboard (Continued on page 24) LEMMY AND THE OBSESSED'S WINO (Continued on page 26)

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Musicians often lead crazy and based largely on his life before he thy, 2001 feature -film mess star Tim "the Ripper" Owens, Spacey, who directed the film, also fascinating lives, so it is no surprise became famous -may have re- "Rock Star," starring Mark who replaced Rob Halford in did his own singing. that people would want to make newed interest in music -star Wahlberg and based on the life of Judas Priest for a few years. movies based on their exploits. biopics made for the big screen. tribute -band- singer- turned -rock- David Bowie is said to be CASTING NEWS: André 3000 of Most of these movies are made This new planning a feature film based OutKast and Christina Milian will for TV. For a long time, it wave of such on his life, and Jude Law has have supporting roles in MGM's seemed as if major film studios films is attract- reportedly expressed interest in "Be Cool," the sequel to the 1995 were shying away from bringing ing critically starring as Bowie. Although the comedy "Get Shorty." The new music -star biopics to the big acclaimed tal- ovies 1998 film "Velvet Goldmine" is film will feature returning stars screen. ent, which about a Bowie -like character, John Travolta, Danny DeVito and But that is about to change indicates that Bowie himself did not endorse James Gandolfini. within the next year or two, as sev- these movies Music. the film, and the filmmakers Former Onyx member Sticky eral music biography films are could be poten- have said that the movie was Fingaz will next be seen in 20th headed to movie theaters. tially enjoyable. 1%, not intended to be based on Century Fox's action/adventure The blockbuster success of the We're still try- By Carla Hay real people. film "The Flight of the Phoenix," 2002 Universal Pictures film "8 ing to forget chay @billboard.com Then there is the much - due later this year. Mile "- Eminem's star vehicle the cringe -wor- discussed Ozzy Osbourne movie, Several music stars have re- which is expected to land at MTV cently signed on for their first Films /Paramount Pictures. No feature films. one has been cast yet since the Justin Timberlake has landed film is still in development, but a supporting role as a journalist Sharon Osbourne, Ozzy's wife in the Emmett /Furla Films and manager, has said that Colin police thriller "Edison," which Farrell is one of her top choices to star in the movie. Jack Black has also expressed interest in playing Ozzy, and Johnny Depp was mentioned early on as a I to be treated like a star, sought -after candidate. want Meanwhile, Paramount has even if I'm not one...yet. signed on to make a Bob Dylan biopic with the singer /songwriter's cooperation. Although the project is still in development, Dylan has struck a licens- ref ing deal to have his music in the film. 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Some may wonder if Zellweger has the vocal chops to do justice to Joplin's distinctively raw and bluesy style. However, don't under- estimate Zellweger, who surprised many with her musical abilities in her Academy Award- nominated turn in the movie "Chicago." Still, it would have been interesting to see what Melissa Etheridge, who at one time was planning to star as Joplin in a movie, could have done arrives next year. The film stars with this role. Academy Award winner Kevin Fox 2000 Pictures will bring Spacey, Morgan Freeman and the Johnny Cash story to the big LL Cool J. screen with "Walk the Line," star- Tim McGraw will make his big - ring Joaquin Phoenix as Cash and screen debut in the Universal Reese Witherspoon as June Carter Pictures drama "Friday Night Cash. James Mangold ( "Identity," Lights," centered on high school "Kate & Leopold ") is directing the football. McGraw will play a for- film, due later this year. mer football star who imposes a Also expected in theaters this hard -driving style on his high - year is Crusader Entertainment's school- student son. "Unchain My Heart: The Ray Jessica Simpson has landed a Charles Story," starring Jamie role as the wife of former Texas Foxx as Charles. The movie will Rangers star David Clyde in the feature Foxx doing his own singing. baseball flick "Walk On." The Meanwhile, Kevin Spacey is film, which does not yet have a starring as Bobby Darin in the distributor, is being directed by biopic "Beyond the Sea," due later film veteran Walter Hill ( "48 this year from Lions Gate Films. Hrs.," "Undisputed ").

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The and distributed through the ar- benefits of TV promotion available rangement that exists between to Líderes through its relationship Olé Líderes and Universal Music Video with the Univision network. Ma lower Continued from page 8 and Distribution. This issue, the label's newest re- H O T E L Líderes is a majority shareholder lease, K -1's "Nuestro Turno," de- in the partnership, and its partici- buted at No. 19 on the Billboard Top On The Park New York Sony. His first signed acts were pation, Rodríguez- Miranda says, will Latin Albums chart. 15 Central Park West at 6I st Street, New York, NY 10023 212- 265 -0060 newcomer Yani Camarena and a enable Olé products to enjoy the "We're going to complement each www. mayflowerhotel.com relatively new bachata group, other," says Rodríguez- Miranda, Nueva Era. Both released albums who notes that although the two last year. labels will work independently of Other signings include Menudo each other, there will be certain syn- (Llord owns the rights to the name) ergies between them. as well as several acts that were "It's a new stage for Líderes, be- released from their Sony contracts, cause Oscar has had great success among them Tommy Torres, Angel [in the past]," he adds. "This is an López (formerly of Son by Four) integral concept where we'll not and MDO. only handle the record business but The label solidified its standing also management and publishing, WHERE YOU SLEEP IS NOW MORE EXCITING late last year when Llord partnered and I think he's the right person to with Líderes Entertainment Group handle such a concept." THAN WHO YOU SLEEP WITH. and its chairman, Rodolfo Rodríguez- Currently, Llord says, 90% of Miranda, for Olé Music. Olé's artists are managed through Llord says that the partnership the Network, and the company is will extend to most, if not all, of the open to handling artists from other other companies within Olé. labels and also to record artists with Olé products are now released LLORD: PURSUING ALL FACETS OF MUSIC BIZ other management. PI outsourced. Former Word executive ings, and [Cook] was this singer/ Linda Klosterman will handle mar- songwriter with a guitar. After the T H E P H I L L I P S C L U B Velasquez keting. Shannon Becker of Big Top first song, he won the audience over

Welcome to The Phillips Club. With two cosmopolitan locations offering modern living in the heart Continued from page 8 Promotions has been tapped for radio with his personality and his songs," of Boston and New York. Stylish apartments with superb features such as full kitchens, entertainment promotion, and Leslie Kellner-Taylor Velasquez recalls. centers and marble bathrooms. 24 -hour concierge and private doorman. Preferred access to and Brad Taylor of Big Machine Media Velasquez plans to keep her ros- fitness and spa facilities. All just steps from the spectacular parks and culture of each city. music career. are handling publicity. ter small but says it will not be lim- The Phillips Club, make yourself at home. For more information, visit www.phillipsclub.com Velasquez will serve as CEO of Cook's debut CD is slated for ited to any one genre. "We're not Apostrophe and has tapped family release this fall and will be produced trying to reinvent the wheel by any and music industry associates for by former Petra member Pete Orta. means," she says. "We're just try- B O S T O N N E W Y O R K key roles at the new label. Her Velasquez says she saw Cook per- ing to get back to basics and make THREE AVERY STREET 155 WEST 66TH STREET mother, Diana Stancil, will be CFO, form as an opening act for a rock great music." 617 423 8500 21 2 835 8800 and her brother Dion Lopez is VP band in Indiana and was immedi- Velasquez plans to be very hands - Preferential membership at The Sports Club/LA - Boston Preferential membership at Reebok Sports Club /NY of A &R. ately impressed. on with the new company and says Steps from Boston Common Steps from Central Park Velasquez says marketing, publicity "There were head -banger kids in she even handled stylist and art direc- and radio promotion will initially be the audience with tattoos and pierc- tor duties for Cook's photo shoot.

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As board chairman Sanford what Carnegie Weill observed, "Robert was just Hall's program- here 21/2 years, yet we might think ming will look By Anastasia Tsioulcas he was here 21/2 decades, with what like down the [email protected] Joe Maimone 646.654.4694 jmaimone @billboard.com he accomplished." road, Ma believes Next season's calendar stands as a that Harth's legacy will resonate for by virtuoso Evelyn Glennie and the true testament to Harth's creativity. many years to come. Helsinki Philharmonic with Leif With an aesthetic sense reminiscent "His vision was so exhilarating," Sagerstam conducting. of Duke Ellington's favorite phrase - the cellist says. "That door has been That is paired with the orchestral HAYLEY WESTENRA "music beyond category" -the pro- opened, and it would be hard to shut piece "Rapture" and the Violin Con- gramming ranges from the Perspec- it again now." certo, featuring soloist Cho-Liang Lin. Billboard's new Platinum Stars The past few weeks have seen In May, Ondine will release the series cover the world's hottest another seismic change: Joseph Volpe, world premiere of John Corigliano's new acts who have reached the mercurial GM of the Metropolitan Symphony No. 2 for String Orches- Platinum album success. In our Opera, announced Feb. 10 that he has tra, which won the Pulitzer Prize in resigned his position, with an end date 2001. The performance features the fourth series we feature Hayley of 2006 that allows him time to nego- Helsinki Philharmonic conducted by Westenra with a special look at the tiate contracts with the house's union John Storgárds and includes making and marketing of her first employees (including the chorus, Corigliano's "The Mannheim Rocket." platinum album, "Pure." orchestra and stagehands). Ondine marks 2004's second half Though the search for new leader- with a collection of Kaija Saariaho's ship has barely begun, it's clear that works for chorus and orchestra. issue date: march 27 ad close: march 2 these two situations will not only Ondine will also release two discs Frederic Fenucci 44.207.420.6075 f.fenucci @eu.billboard.com shift currents in the cultural dialogue of pieces by Einojuhani Rautavaara: but most likely instigate a round of the opera Rasputin and a collection of musical chairs at other organizations his works for clarinet and orchestra as well. featuring soloist Richard Stoltzman WIRELESS and the Helsinki Philharmonic, again MUSIC COMING SOON: Finnish label Ondine conducted by Sagerstam. Our fourth monthly touring special will provide a spring and summer touring preview and will be published in As for Clarkson and Aiken per- Geffen, the 14 -track collection in- IAAM District 4, 7 advance of the 6 & forming together, she won't confirm cludes "Welcome to the Jungle" and meeting in Seattle. Included will be top The Beat it but says it's a definite "possibility." "Sweet Child O' Mine." "Chinese pop and rock acts expected on tour, Continued from page 19 The tour starts Feb. 24 at Char- Democracy," the new Guns N' Roses country tours and a festival lineup. Be lotte (N.C.) Coliseum. Opening the album that has been years in the dates is S -Curve act the Beu Sisters. making, still has no release date .. . part of the issue everyone will be read- studio. We're not used to studios, Unlike Clarkson, Aiken has no Guitarist Junior Brown has signed ing in over 100 countries worldwide. only basements." intention of penning any of his own a deal with Telarc International, songs any time soon. which will release his first new issue ríate_ march 27 ad close' m ON THE ROAD AGAIN: Credit Kelly "I know better than to do that," he album in three years in August. He Suzanne Lang 646.654.4699 slang @billboard.com Clarkson with coming up with the says. "I know I can't do everything, formerly recorded for Curb Records idea to partner with fellow "Ameri- and I don't really have an interest. If I ... Simon Horrocks, previously can Idol" finalist Clay Aiken for a get the feeling that I can write some- with TBA Entertainment, has spring tour (Billboard, Jan. 24). thing or something comes to me, formed Horrocks Artists Manage- UPCOMING SPECIALS "I found out we were both touring then I'll do it, but other than that, ment. He brings with him clients at the same time, and I was like, I'm not going to try and force it." Howard Tate (Private Music), Blue TOURING MONTHLY #4 issue date: April 3 ad close: March 9 'That would be cool to tour together, Epic (TVT) and Crazy Anglos have a tour buddy,' so we just decided STUFF: Queens of the Stone Age (Empathic Recordings). Horrocks, VICTORY RECORDS 10TH ANNIV. issue date: April 3 ad close: March 9 to it at the last minute." She says are continuing work on a new formerly a member of Capricorn they will each perform hour -long album following the departures of Records group Freddy Jones Band, CANADA issue date: April 3 ad close: March 9 sets. "I have a lot of rock; I'm playing co- founder and bassist Nick Oliveri expects to relocate from Atlanta to

PLATINUM STARS #5 issue date: April 10 ad close: March 16 with a band. It's just going to be fun." and vocalist Mark Lanegan. The Los Angeles ... Chloe Walsh, for- Although Clarkson already has project is expected to come out this merly with Girlie Action Media, has written a number of tracks for a new spring on Interscope ... We may opened her own publicity shop. w w w. b i I I b o a r d. c o m album, she says she'll probably sing never get a new Guns N' Roses New York -based Press Here's the songs people already know her album, but we will get a greatest - clients include the White Stripes, NY 646.654.4691 LA 323.525.2299 NASHVILLE 615.321.4294 LONDON 44.207.420.6075 for instead of debuting new material. hits release. Coming March 23 on Bright Eyes and Belle & Sebastian.

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www.americanradiohistory.com Platinum Stsrs B ClayAiken The'Measure' OfA Rising Star

BY CARLA HAY

; It is the stuff of showbiz irony. The top -selling singertoemerge so far from the TV did even win the contest. P "American Idol" talent showdown nct Clay Aiken is He is too busy leading the hectic life i 4 ' Not that complaining. a o y o of an in- demand pop star to dwell on be fact that he finished in second y , place on "American Idol." 1 By now, most people familiar with Pmerican pcp culture know Aiken's I O story: As a contestant on the second season of `American Idol," he trans- , : c formed from a bookish -looking, gawky neophyte to a polished per- y former who went through a striking image makeover. O 0

, During the season finale last My, Aiken loll to Ruben Studdard by 0 4 c o ¡ less than 1% of the vote. Although the media often portrayed Aiken t ö e during ' , and Studdard as rivals, the two singers have remained friends . o , and after their time on the show.

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y } ;> O O less than the votes of fans that buy records. ; w is Idol" champ. Ir o And in that respect, Aiken the true "Psn rican ° O the wake of his second -place finish, he signeda recording contract witl- .: 4 company 1 o , RCA Records, a management deal with 19 Entertainment, the o in Jume released his first sin- o o behind "American Idol" and similar shows worldwide, and n o , gle, "This Is the Night." The song hit No. 1 on The Billboard Hot 100 and became the o o o C , top -selling single of the year, with U.S. sales of mora than 950,)00 units, according to . . 4 ; Nielsen SoundScan. a Aiken's debut album, "Measure of a Man," a a o ò, Aiken: Fact File ..;I 4 y released Oct. 14, 2003, sold 613,000 copies in Clay 4 o 0 0 , its first week and debuted at No. 1 on The ï j Age: 25 ö 0 o , Billboard 200. It had the second -strongest . . Hometown Raleigh, N.C. opening saes week for a debut album in a 4 , Album: `Measure of a Man" the Nielsen SoundScan era (exceeded only Record Label: RCA Records p by Snoop Doggy Dogg's "Doggystyle," " ,. Distribt-tot: BMG o » . which had first -week sales of 803,000 a o units in 1993). Web site: c ayaiken.com 4 O o "Measure of a Man" was certified plat-

A O J [ , inum in November by the Recording Industry Assn. of America. The album has a o' a since surpassed 2 million in sales, according to Nielren SoundScan. 4 a . That sales milestone brings Aiken recognition asBaboards latest Platinum o o ti 0 , Si e Star of 2004. The Platinum Stars series, which launched in the Jan. 31 issue 4 4 o o with a profile of Hilary Duff, focuses on selected art sts that have achieved pla_- 0 ' o o y r ò .. Mum sales on their first major release. Subsequent reports in the series wil a li r a Ó P focus on major new releases by established p at num acts. o also a Each Platinum Stars report inclines a platinum partners feature that spotlights the scope of business relationships that support top - selling artists. Somewhere amid the milestones of a mew pop career, Aiken graduated from college last December (from the University of North Carolina in Charlotte with (Continued on page 340)

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BY CARLA HAY S Club 7, Paul Hardcastle, Euryth- THE SONGS (BMI), Warner Thmerlane Music (BMI), Pacific Palisades, Calif.; Larrabee Stu- mics and Annie Lennox. "Measure of a Man" features sever- Enrique Iglesias Music/EMI April Music dios in North Hollywood; Sound Deci- Every platinum star benefits from al top tunesmiths. Aldo Nova, Gary (ASCAP), K Stuff Publishing (BMI) and sion in New York; and Khabang Stu- platinum partners, business relation- THE LABEL Burr and Chris Braide wrote Aiken's Merchandyze (BMI). Other songwrit- dio in Sweden. ships that drive a career forward. Our "Measure of a Man" arrived at first single, the No. 1 hit "This Is the ers on the album are Lindy Robbins, Aiken used a Rode Classic micro- platinum stars series will regularly retail Oct. 14, 2003, on RCA Records, Night." Publishers of the song are Aldo Dennis Matkosky, Jess Cates, Darren phone in the studio. spotlight these relationships to give through BMG Distribution. The al- Nova Inc., Deston Songs (ASCAP), Brrr Hayes, Rick Nowels, Jimmy Harry, RCA Music Group chief Davis re- credit to the individuals who support bum also bears the imprint of S ... Songs and Warner/Chappell Music/ Wayne Hector, Shep Solomon, Pete ceives credit as the album's producer. successful artists. Records (the label founded by "Amer- WB Music (ASCAP). Gordeno, Reed Vertelney, Ti Lacy, Jeff Producers of individual album tracks ican Idol" judge Simon Cowell) and Franzel, Danielle Brisebois, Cathy Den- include Child, Clif Magness, Morales, THE MANAGEMENT 19 Recordings, headed by Fuller. nis and David Eriksen. Nowles, Steve Mac and Eriksen. Mixers Simon Fuller of 19 Entertain- With RCA handling the marketing on the album were Bob Clearmountain, ment in London is the creator of and promotion of the album, several THE STUDIO Serban Ghenea, Magness, Andy Zulla, "American Idol" and the other sim- people at the label have been part of the Truly an international production, Manny Marroquin and Niklas Flyckt. ilar shows around the world. He also team behind its success. They include "Measure of a Man" emerged from ses- manages several former "Idol" final- BMG North America chairman/CEO sions in studios in multiple markets: THE ROAD ists, including Clay Aiken, Kelly Clive Davis (who produced "Measure Storm Studios in Stockholm; the Aiken's booking agent is Jeff Fras- Clarkson, Will Young, Gareth Gates of a Man"), RCA Music Group senior Gentleman's Club, Icon Sound and co at Creative Artists Agency in Bev- and Ruben Studdard. VP of A &R Stephen Ferrera, RCA Desmond Child, Andreas Carlsson and the Gallery in Miami; Red Door erly Hills, Calif. AEG Live is the pro- 19 Entertainment not only houses a Records GM Richard Sanders, RCA Braide wrote "Invisible." It is published Recording Studios in St. Davids, Pa.; moter for the co- headlining U.S. tour personal management company (19 Records senior director of marketing by Desmundo Music/Deston Songs Master Mix in Minneapolis; Blue Iron with Aiken and Clarkson. On the road, Management), but it is also the umbrel- Aaron Borns, RCA Music Group sen- (ASCAP), Andreas Carlsson Publishing Gate and the Chill Building in Santa Aiken uses Shure microphones. la company for the TV production com- ior VP of sales Kevin Mitchell, RCA AB/Wamer/Chappell Music (ASCAP) and Monica, Calif.; Westlake Audio in Los pany (19 Television) and record -label Music Group VP of retail sales and Wamer /Chappell Music (PRS). Angeles; NRG Recording Services in THE MEDIA imprint (19 Recordings) that are asso- marketing Shari Segalini, RCA Rec- Steve Morales, Enrique Iglesias, Kara North Hollywood, Calif.; Rokstone The Fox network's "American Idol" ciated with the "Idol" shows. ords VP of publicity Pamela Murphy DioGuardi and David Siegel wrote "The Studios and Metropolis Studio in Lon- show gets the lion's share of the credit Fuller's past and present manage- and RCA Records director of publicity Way," the follow -up single to "Invisible." don; and Stereo Sound 1 in Oslo. for being the most important media ment clients include the Spice Girls, Roger Widynowski. It is published by Little Deven Music Mixing was done at Mix This in (Continued on page 30)

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"I went into it pretty apprehensively, [for] how often Clive Davis sent me not knowing what to expect," Aiken back into the studio to record [some- MEASURE OF A MAN'S SALES TRAJECTORY Aiken 3000 continues. "I had been told by a num- thing] over. As a producer, he is metic- Continued from page 27 ber of people that if you get half of what ulous. I liked being able to work with you want on your first album, you're all the different producers and take a Bachelor of Alts degree in special edu- doing really well. Pretty much every what they brought to the table and cation), started a charity (the Bubel/ single thing they had was something bring my own style to it." 2500 Aiken Foundation for children with that I liked. There were maybe one or The chart -topping success of "This disabilities) and launched his first tour. two songs I didn't like, and they were Is the Night" fueled expectations for A new trek, co-headlining arenas with taken off the album quickly." "Measure of a Man." first "American Idol" winner Kelly RCA Records GM Richard Sanders 2000 Clarkson, was set to begin Feb. 24. says, "The first thing that you have According to Aiken, the path to to recognize is the power of [ "Amer- platinum has been a whirlwind expe- ican Idol "] and the vast audience it rience that began during the show's does have. A vehicle that week in and 1500 second -season finale last May. That's week out generates millions of view- when he found out that he had a ers to see your artist is the most record deal with RCA. powerful marketing tool you can "Right after the [season finale], have right now. It's not a question of 1000 Ruben and I did a press tour in New if you win or lose; it's a question of York," he recalls. "During that week I how you relate to the audience that's had a meeting with [BMG North Amer- watching you each week." ica chairman/CEO] Clive Davis at his Sanders continues, "Luckily for 500 house in Connecticut, where he and Clay, there was a major transforma- Tom Ennis from 19 Entertainment, tion that took place with him. We [RCA Music Group senior VP of A &R] knew from the get -go there would be Steve Ferrera and I went up and lis- an opportunity for Clay, whether he win. As tened to the stuff they already had pre- won or didn't a record com- Ñ n pared for me. They did a lot of the song Ennis adds: "Clive Davis has respect pany, our role is to take that mass selections before the second season on for Simon Fuller's ear as an A&R man, exposure you're able to generate off Z ; [ "American Idol"] was over." and Simon has respect for Clive's expe- the show and use that to isolate talent DATA: Cumulative weekly unit sales of Clay Aiken's "Measure Of A Man' album according to 19 Entertainment founder Simon rience in the music industry. This was that you think you can present in a Nielsen SoundScan for Nov. 1, 2003 through Feb. 21, 2004. Fuller and other members of his team a collaborative team process." more classic artist -development, post- also were an integral part of the song - Once the songs were selected, `Idol' process." interested in what made me happy and what it was for the first season. Ruben selection process. Aiken got down to the business of RCA Records senior director of what I wanted to do, because it was my Studdard's record is doing very well, According to Ennis, 19 Entertain- recording "Measure of a Man." He marketing Aaron Borns adds, "One of song. That started the process of what but I think Clay was able to touch an ment initially planned to sign only the says he recorded most of the album the things that played a big part with we'd like to do. So by the time we got audience in a more mainstream way winner of that season's "American before he started the American Idols Clay's success is that he's a terrific to thinking about the video for The than Ruben was." Idol." But that all changed when `we 2 tour last July. singer. People want to take potshots Way,' the process had gotten a lot more Aiken, who is now based in Los saw the results of the voting were so Davis served as the overall album at him because he was discovered on fun and easier." Angeles, has branched out into act- close," he says. `We were also blown producer, while several producers and television, so you have to remind peo- In the months before, during and ing. (He made a guest appearance as away by Clay's talent and the fact that songwriters worked on individual ple how great a singer he is. That's after the release of "Measure of a himself last month on NBC TV series he appeals to millions of people. We tracks. Befitting a major pop star that what's going to carry him through Man," Aiken went on a multimedia "Ed. ") Aiken says that although he knew we had to sign him." is a top priority for his record label, beyond the misconception that he's a blitz that made him a bona fide Amer- is open to similar opportunities in Although several songs on "Measure Aiken recorded the album in cities one -hit wonder." ican idol. And once again, TV played a the entertainment business, music of a Man" were picked for Aiken even around the world, such as Los Angeles, Sanders adds, "In the environment major role in the campaign. will remain his first priority. before he knew he had a record deal, Miami, London, Oslo and New York. we're in now, it's difficult to have a RCA's Sanders notes, "We've had Meanwhile, he admits all the the singer insists that the A &R and "I went into it open -minded, know- mainstream pop artist, especially a fame he has achieved in a short song -selection process for the album ing that I didn't know much and that I solo male artist, be launched in a cred- period of time has taken its toll. was a collaborative effort among him, should be prepared to learn stuff," ible manner without any rhythmic `We were blown away "I'm starting to become a little his record company and his manage- Aiken says of the recording sessions. "I urban base. We knew we had the audi- by Clay's talent.' agoraphobic," he says. "I'm not too ment team. really wasn't surprised by much except ence for Clay. So the task was to find in love with public places anymore, the best material." -TOM ENNIS, 19 ENTERTAINMENT because it's hard to get used to." Although some artists might balk at What helps him deal with the the idea of working with numerous pressures of fame? producers and songwriters on one very careful marketing decisions on "I'm around a lot of good people Awards last December. album, Aiken says, "I put out a suc- what types of shows to go after. We had who keep me grounded and don't let Partners Aiken ranked as one of the top cessful project without compromising to `superserve' the `American Idol' me get too high above my raisings. celebrities of 2003 in several year- anything and made everyone happy. It audience as well as set him up for a I have some good friends who don't Continued from page 28 end media surveys, including Peo- was a true collaboration. long-lasting artist career." talk about my job, and that's nice. ple magazine and A &E. "Not everything has to be all my Even with all the media exposure Those are the friends who are my force in Aiken's career. Aiken has also appeared on the cov- decision," he adds. "I'm fine with Aiken has had, he has yet to sign a favorites. That helps a lot." Since his selection as a finalist on ers of Rolling Stone, TV Guide, Teen that. I'm extremely fortunate that I major endorsement deal. RCA's Borns adds, "One of the "American Idol" last year, Aiken has People and Entertainment Weekly. have people working with me who 19 Entertainment's Ennis explains, things people can relate to and appre- appeared on NBC's' The Tonight Show So far this year, Aiken has been on haven't asked me to do anything "While it's great to have exposure, ciate about Clay is his character. He's With Jay Leno "; ABC's "Good Morning CNN's "People in the News," ABC's "Live that I didn't want to do." sometimes less is more. We get someone who cares about people. It's America," "The View" and "20/20"; the With Regis & Kelly" the syndicated "On- However, Aiken says issues of cre- literally of hundreds of requests for worth noting how quickly he mobi- syndicated "The Ellen DeGeneres Air With Ryan Seacrest" and NBC's ative control have arisen during the Clay, whether it be personal appear- lized his fame to benefit this founda- Show"; MTV's'Total Request Live"; and "Today" and "Saturday Night Live." filming of music videos for his singles. ances or corporate sponsorships. We tion he's created." CBS' "Late Show With David Letter- Aside from his official Web site, "I did not enjoy the making of the don't make those decisions lightly." Aiken is focused, without apology. man," among many others. clayaiken.com, his presence is felt on video for `This Is the Night' that Aiken adds, "I'm very deliberate "I know this is going to sound cheesy He also appeared on several tele- numerous Internet fan sites and dis- much," he reveals. "The video [con- in making decisions on that kind of and like I'm trying to be Miss America, vised holiday specials last year, includ- cussion groups. cept] was decided by the director stuff. Right now, I'm taking it a lot but the most important responsibility ing Fox's "An American Idol Christ- and other people before I got in. 19 more slowly than people tend to in a celebrity has is to set an example and mas," NBC's "Macy's Thanksgiving Day THE CATALOG Entertainment and I didn't have my situation." be a role model. I want to make sure Parade," Nick at Night's "The Nick at Aiken appears on the compilation much say in what was going on." So why has Aiken sold more rec- that no matter how long I go through Night Holiday Special" and ABC's albums "American Idol: Season 2 -All Circumstances improved with the ords than all of the other former this, I don't fall into the trap of chang- "Walt Disney Christmas Day Parade." Time Classic American Love Songs" filming of the video for the single "American Idol" finalists? ing and modifying how I do things that Aiken performed at the 31st annual and "American Idol: The Great Holiday "Invisible," Aiken says. "It was a com- RCA's Sanders thinks there are two aren't a positive example. I want to American Music Awards last November Classics." Both albums were released pletely different atmosphere. Diane main reasons: "The audience for the remain somebody that the entire fam- and the 13th annual Billboard Music in 2003 by RCA. Martel directed it and was completely second season was twice as large as ily can listen to or watch."

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www.americanradiohistory.com L óuring MUSIC Vans Warped Tour Celebrates 10 Years BY RAY WADDELL ative because of the low ticket price. to be part of the experience of the stage ever, the one -foot riser stage," The tour also stays true to its niche, Last year the tour drew more than Warped tour. And I appreciate that, Lyman recalls. "He wasn't very happy Eaton adds. "We try to keep the lineup And they said it wouldn't last. 500,000 people but grossed just $12.5 because there's no way I could afford about it." diverse, but we stay focused on bands The Vans Warped tour, a spikey- million, not nearly enough to rank it some of these bands." that appeal to a certain audience, and haired mongrel among touring music among the top tours of the year. There is a great credibility factor LOYALTY HAS GONE A LONG WAY we don't go beyond that." festivals, continues to beat the odds as "We don't have the big-ticket price, gained by playing Warped, Lyman Warped travels on 12 trucks, 42 Lyman says a goal for Warped each it preps its 10th- anniversary run. so we don't turn up in the big grosses notes. "A lot of these bands see it as a buses and various support vehicles year "is for kids to walk in and say, The tour begins June 25 in the park- at the end of the year," Lyman explains. chance to resolidify their fan base," he ranging from vans to RVs. The tour Wow, they're giving me something ing lot of the Reliant Center in Hous- "But our scene is very healthy." says. "We could easily charge $5 or costs about $150,000 per day to pro- new this year.' " ton. It boasts a power -punk lineup that Some 200 bands of varying $6 more a ticket, but we all agree duce now, including talent and pro- He says 80% of Warped -goers are includes Bad Religion, New Found stature on the punk scene if we raised the ticket price duction, compared with $20,000- between the ages of 12 and 19. That Glory, the Vandals, Thursday, NOFX, will participate in the var- that wouldn't be what $30,00010 years ago. means that the vast majority of origi- Good Charlotte, Simple Plan and Story ious legs of the Warped Warped is all about." Clear Channel Entertainment nal Warped kids are out of the picture, of the Year. tour this summer, and The Vandals have promotes about 30% of the dates, and most of today's fans were between That Warped has stayed close to the more than 60 perform per with the rest falling to House 2 and 9 when Warped began. hearts of fickle music fans and survived show on six to eight sepa- of Blues Concerts, AEG Live "They are young," Escalante admits, when deeper-pocketed fests have not rate stages, depending on and various local and re- "but they really are interested in new is a testament to the core concept of the market. gional independents. music. Warped is no place for the punk founder and partner Kevin Lyman. Other entertain- "We're very loyal, and legends of the past; these kids don't "The first thing we wanted to bring ment comes from we never solicit competing care, unless you have new music." the kids was choices," Lyman says. 'We extreme -sports bids in a market," Lyman Marketing is self-perpetuating. "We haven't really broken from that format. exhibitions, inter- says. "We stay with people do a lot of market research, and we've We don't announce the times bands are active technology rather than companies." found that 70% of kids learn about the playing until doors, performances all and sponsor par- Likewise, the Warped own- tour through word -of- mouth," he says. overlap and there is always plenty to do." ticipation that far played at least ership has changed hands a few "Thirty-five percent of them say they Value is perhaps the main compo- transcends simple venue five Warped tours, according to the times during its 10 years. "But go every summer. It's a rite of passage." nent of the Warped concept. In a part- signage. band's Joe Escalante. The tour's tar- now it's back in the original hands," The kids keep coming, and so do the nership with Musictoday and Fan - "Sponsors are integrated through- get demographic is perfect for the Lyman says. "That's punk in itself." bands. "Bands are already submitting scape, Warped offered an Internet out the show," Lyman says. "Kids come bands, he says. Now Vans, Creative Artists Agency for next summer," Lyman points out. presale priced at $23.74, which includ- for the experience as much as the "You pretty much hit every kid in and Lyman own the tour. CAA agent "We had over 2,000 submissions this ed one ticket, this year's Vans Warped bands. We're bringing back the the country that even has the possibil- Daryle Eaton was an early believer in year. I've never seen a more solid club tour compilation CD, a service fee and Human Cannonball this year." ity of buying your record," he says. Warped and has been instrumental in scene than there is right now, and the a 25 -cent contribution to Hollywood "You can stay relevant from one tour, its growth. kids are going to live shows again." Heart, a children's HIV/AIDS charity. BRINGING ON THE ALUMNI and for bands like us that own our own "People ask me how they can work Music TV network Fuse has signed on The Feb. 11 presale went quite well, Several Warped veterans will return record label, you can set up a booth." with Daryle; I tell them he was work- as media sponsor for Warped this year at least by Warped standards. "It was a for the 10th -anniversary run, even Bands that gained their first nation- ing out of a closet when I first met and will support it through promotion- typical Warped tour launch-a train though many of them carry price tags al exposure on the Warped tour him," Lyman notes. al spots and tour -date announcements wreck," Lyman notes. "Last year we that now exceed Warped's budget. include Sublime, No Doubt, Good Eaton says that Warped's secret is and will also develop weekly program- sold 300 tickets on the first day and "Bands are coming back because it's Charlotte, New Found Glory, Papa that "the Warped tour has consistently ming tied around Warped headliners ended up having our best year ever. the 10th anniversary, and they want to Roach, Limp Bizkit, Sugar Ray, provided good value for fans. They get to throughout the tour. A 10th -anniversary This year we sold 2,000." be part of it," Lyman says. "A lot of Deftones and Kid Rock. see a large number of artists for a tick- Vans Warped concert special will air Success for Warped, of course, is rel- these bands sacrifice their guarantee "Kid Rock played on our smallest et price that has never gone over $25." exclusively on Fuse in September. Staples Pulls Off Grammy /NBA Double- Header

13Y SUSANNE AULT lighting, sound and other stage elements for both Zeidman continues.' We pre -rigged the NBA All- Though lighter than the Grammys, the NBA shows at Los Angeles' Staples Center this year. Star [events] during the Monday, Tuesday and equipment was also beefed up with more Sure, the Grammy Awards and the NBAAII -Star 'We've never done anything on this scale in the 25 Wednesday [Feb. 2-4] of Grammy rigging. As the advanced lighting and sound systems than the basketball game are huge spectacles. But they have years that I've been doing this [at the company]." Grammys were continuing to load in, we found 2003 edition, says Peter Fink, VP of events for the nothing on the load -in/load -out of the two pro- Staples has hosted the Grammys four times, time and areas where the Grammys weren't going NBA. This was arguably its most showbiz-orient- ductions, which occurred less than one week apart. including the 2004 edition. The NBA All -Star to be hanging anything. And we started hanging ed installment yet, he says. "Basically, you spend a month in a building in game had never been played at Staples and has motors for the All -Star game." "The Beach Boys were Saturday night. Christi- a week," says Ed Kish, owner of Kish Rigging, not been based in Los Angeles since 1983. na [Aguilera] sang the anthem Sunday. Beyoncé whose crew assembled and disassembled the To stage the Feb. 8 Grammys and the Feb. 13- A LOT OF WEIGHT THROWN AROUND performed at halftime," Fink says. "It's a concert 15 NBA All -Star events, Sta- The 60 -truck Grammy set required 260,000 [surrounded by] basketball games." ples needed Kish to rig equip- pounds of equipment, including 900 moveable Another obstacle for Staples, Zeidman says, was ment for both productions at lights and 380 motors, to be hung from the arena's constructing a 24- foot -by-24 -foot stage for these the same time. This was the ceiling. This set a new weight record for Staples musical headliners in a section of Staples Center first time that Staples had events the Democratic National Convention in that has never had a stage before. attempted this sort of simul- August 2000 had previously been the heaviest, "It's normally the Zamboni area, where the ice taneous changeover. with 250,000 pounds suspended from the top. machines come in and out for the hockey game, 'We're doing what is every- Clocking in at 110,000 pounds, the 10 -truck and now there is the challenge of people going in one's dream or nightmare in NBA All -Star happenings-counting the Feb. 13 and out of the hole [during the building process]," this business," says Lee Zeid- Got Milk? Rookie Challenge, the Feb. 14 AOL Zeidman says. man, senior VP of operations All -Star Night and the Feb. 15 NBA All -Star To make the 2004 All -Star week a slam -dunk at Staples. 'We're doing two game- needed 300 moving lights and 126 success, the NBA event production staff worked internationally televised motors to be hung. two more overnights (Feb. 9 -10) than usual, Fink events back to back that need All Grammy production, which also included says. That increased production costs another six six to seven days of [prepara- a 125 -foot -wide -by -104-foot -deep stage and set figures, he admits. "It's challenging," Fink says. "But we've The Staples Center in Los Angeles had to simultaneously set up for tion] in their own right. pieces that resembled a UFO, was torn down by been two major happenings during the first two weeks of February: the "We've done something 3 a.m. Feb. 9. The NBA layout needed to be had good participation with the Grammys. We've Grammy Awards and the NBA All -Star Events. that has never been done for wrapped by the 5 p.m. Feb. 13 broadcast time of been able to share production elements with any type of Grammy load -in," the Rookie Challenge. lights and sound."

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www.americanradiohistory.com FEBRUARY 28 BQXS :, 2ooa CO R E Music BillboardIr GONGERT GRASSES VENUE/ GROSS/ ATTENDANCE/ ARTIST(S) DATE TICKET PRICE(S) CAPACITY PROMOTER GEORGE STRAIT, DIERKS BENTLEY, Ford Center, $1,110,050 18,711 Varnell Enterprises KELLIE COFFEY Oklahoma City $59.50/549.50 sellout Feb. 5 Bonnaroo Lineup GEORGE STRAIT, DIERKS BENTLEY, Gaylord Emertainmem $1,031,010 17,860 Varnell Enterprises KELLIE COFFEY Center, Nashville $59.50/$49.50 sellout Feb. 7

BETTE MIDLER KeyArena, $996,328 10,519 Clear Channel Seattle $150/$39.50 11,297 Entertainment Jammed With Talent Feb. 3 DAVID BOWIE, MACY GRAY Rosemont Theatre, $959,883 12,867 Clear Channel Bob Dylan, the Dead, Trey Orchestra, Bad Plus, Marc Brous- Rosemont, Ill. $86/$40.50 three sellouts Entertainment Jan. 13 -14, 16 Anastasio, Dave Matthews & sard, Donovan Frankenreiter, Blue ROD STEWART Office Depot Center, $928,319 11,647 Fantasma Productions, Friends, David Byrne and Willie Merle and Medeski, Martin & Wood. Sunrise, Fla. $95/$75/$49.50 sellout AEG Live Nelson are among the highlights Feb. 6 of the lineup of the third annual LET'S GET CRUSTY: The Crusty BETTE MIDLER Pepsi Center, $870,309 9,901 Clear Channel Denver $154/$43.50 12,333 Entertainment, KSE Bonnaroo jam fest. Demons tour will debut in some 20 Jan. 31

Bonnaroo is co- produced by arenas in June. The tour, similar in GEORGE STRAIT, DIERKS BENTLEY, St. Pete limes Forum, $810,610 17,799 Varnell Enterprises Superfly Presents and A.C. Enter- concept to Tony Hawk's Boom KELLIE COFFEY Tampa, Fla. $59.50/$49.50 sellout Jan. 16 tainment and is set for June 11 -13 Boom HuckJam, will feature DAVID BOWIE, MACY GRAY Shrine Auditorium, $803,544 12,348 Clear Channel on a 700 -acre farm in rural Man- extreme -sports exhibitions and such Los Angeles $84/544 two sellouts Entertainment chester, Tenn., about 60 miles sideshow acts as fire breathers and Jan. 31, Feb. 2 south of Nashville. motorcycle jousting, according to GEORGE STRAIT, DIERKS BENTLEY, ARCO Arena, $803,510 14,132 Vernal! Enterprises KELLIE COFFEY Sacramento. Calif. $59.50/$49.50 15,000 Tickets go on sale Feb. 21. producer Kevin Lyman. The tour is Jan.28 They are $139.50 and $164.50, a partnership between Chicago- GEORGE STRAIT, DIERKS BENTLEY, CenturyTel Center, $801,505 13,888 Varnell Enterprises up from $119.50, $134.50 and based promoter Jam Productions KELLIE COFFEY Bossier City, La. $59.50/549.50 sellout Feb. 6 $149.50 last year. and Dan Hirsch of San Francisco's GEORGE STRAIT, DIERKS BENTLEY, Save Mart Center, $787,510 13,830 Varnell Enterprises Bonnaroo 2003 drew 80,567 fans On Board Entertainment. KELLIE COFFEY Fresno, Calif. $59.50/$49.50 sellout and grossed $11.5 million, second "It's gonna be like Mad Max Jan. 29 only Bruce Springsteen's 10 sell- meets freestyle motocross meets ROD STEWART St. Pete Times Forum, $784,739 10,969 Fantasma Productions, to Tampa, Fla. $95/$75/$49.50 sellout AEG Live outs at Giants Stadium in East [WWE] wrestling," says Lyman, Feb. 7 Rutherford, N.J., BETTE MIDLER Rose Garden, $752,874 9,478 Clear Channel Portland, Ore. $150/$39.50 13,083 Entertainment which grossed $38.6 Feb. 4 million. The festival ROD STEWART Philips Arena, $751,478 10,032 AEG Live sold out in 16 days Atlanta $95/575/$49.50 12,479 with tickets purchased OnThe Feb. 10 its Web site, with- GEORGE STRAIT, DIERKS BENTLEY, Colonial Center, $702,305 12,410 Varnell Enterprises on KELLIE COFFEY Columbia, S.C. $59.50/$49.50 15,000 out the benefit of any Feb. 13 traditional advertising. DAVID BOWIE, MACY GRAY The Joint, Hard Rock Hotel, $686,625 3,044 Clear Channel Road.. Las Vegas $301/5101 two sellouts Entertainment, Andrew The first Bonnaroo in Jan. 30, Feb. 6 Hewitt Co. 2002 grossed almost TOBY KEITH, BLAKE SHELTON Bryce Jordan Center, $630,200 13,630 Varnell Enterprises $9 million and drew By Ray Waddell University Park, Pa. $47.50/$37 sellout 75,000. rwaddell @billboard.com Feb. 14 TOBY KEITH, BLAKE SHELTON, Bi -Lo Center, $603,336 13,410 Varnell Enterprises Bonnaroo 2004 CLEDUS T. JUDD Greenville, S.C. $47.50/$37.50 sellout should do better than Feb. 6 ever, given a higher ticket price best -known as founder and partner DAVID BOWIE, MACY GRAY HP Pavilion, $578,128 9,856 Clear Channel San Jose, Calif. $76/$51 10,317 Entertainment and a capacity increased to 90,000 of the Vans Warped tour (see story, Jan. 27 because the producers secured page 31). "If you like pyro, you're SARAH BRIGHTMAN FleetCenter, $495,980 7,460 Clear Channel more land. Superfly president gonna love this show." Boston $750/$29.50 16,905 Entertainment Jonathan Mayers says the produc- Lyman says that scaled -down Jan. 31 DAVID BOWIE, MACY GRAY Palace of Auburn Hills. $427,522 8,509 Clear Channel tion and talent budgets were also production, the design of the show Auburn Hills, Mich. $63.50/$43.50 8,909 Entertainment, Palace increased this year. and fewer production kills will alle- Jan. 9 Sports & Entertainment "There will be additional viate some of the profitability JIMMY BUFFETT Waikiki Shell, $380,132 8,428 House of Blues Concerts, Honolulu $76/$36 sellout Tom Moffatt Productions stages and more activities than issues that have plagued Boom Jan. 28 even for the we've ever had," Mayers promis- Boom, which broke DAVID BOWIE, MACY GRAY Wiltem Theater, $374,348 4,580 Clear Channel es. "Operationally, it should be a first time last year (Billboard, Nov. Los Angeles $126/$66 two sellouts Entertainment Feb. 3, 7 better-run festival." 29, 2003) after averaging $291,581 JIMMY BUFFETT Maui Arts & Cultural $301,276 4,940 House of Blues Concerts, Other acts confirmed for Bonna- in gross and 7,449 in attendance, Center, Kahului, Hawaii $78/$48 sellout Tom Moffatt Productions, roo 2004 include Primus, Wilco, according to Billboard Boxscore. Jan. 30 in -house Burning Spear, String Cheese Inci- Boom Boom producers say the tour JOSH GROBAN Delta Center, $267,525 6,232 Clear Channel Salt Lake City $60/$30 sellout Entertainment dent, Ani DiFranco, Moe., Gov't will return in 2004. Feb. 5

Mule, Los Lobos, Galactic, Yo La LINKIN PARK, P.O.D., HOOBASTANK, World Arena, $261,683 7,871 Clear Channel Tengo, Femi Kuti, Gomez, Yonder CHRISTIAN CONCERT NEWS: San STORY OF THE YEAR Colorado Springs, Colo. $34.50 8,619 Entertainment Feb. 2 Mountain String Band, Damien Diego rock group Switchfoot begin TRAVIS, JASON FALKNER Sports Palace, 5260,922 7,553 OCESA Presents Rice, North Mississippi Allstars, a tour March 15 in support of its Mexico City (2,870,140 pesos) 9,730 Hill Country Review, Beth Orton, Columbia debut, "The Beautiful Let- Feb. 7 $34.54 My Morning Jacket, Gillian Welch, down," at the House of Blues in ROCIO JURADO & DYANGO James L Knight Center, $256,933 4,783 NYK Productions Miami $70/$59/$47 sellout the Del McCoury Band, Taj Mahal, Anaheim, Calif. It has dates on the Feb. 14

Sam Bush Band, Vida Blue featur- books until April 13 at Clutch Car- GAITHER HOMECOMING Conseco Fieldhouse, $254,336 11,020 Clear Channel ing the Spam Allstars, Los Lonely gos in Detroit. Indianapolis $34.75/$16.75 17,809 Entertainment Feb. 6 Boys, Grandaddy, Kings of Leon, Jars of Clay will begin an exten- KID ROCK, GOV'T MULE Wachovia Arena, $253,752 7,668 Clear Channel Bill Laswell's Material, Soulive, sive tour Feb. 23 -24 at the Grace Wilkes- Barre, Pa. $34.50 8,366 Entertainment Neko Case, Calexico, Leftover Centre in Fletcher, N.C., and will Jan. 31 Salmon, Cut Chemist, Chris Robin- be out through July supporting its KID ROCK, GOV'T MULE Municipal Auditorium, $240,735 7,295 Clear Channel Nashville $33 7,661 Entertainment son, Umphrey's McGee, Maroons, new Essential record, "Who Are Feb. 6 the Black Keys, Tokyo Ska Paradise We Instead." DAVID BOWIE, MACY GRAY Dodge Theatre, $237,842 4,873 Clear Channel Phoenix $83/$28 sellout Entertainment Feb. 5

GAITHER HOMECOMING Tallahassee -Leon County $210,964 8,181 Clear Channel Civic Center, Tallahassee, Fla. $33.75 /$15.75 12,258 Entertainment Jan. 31 CRISTIAN CASTRO & James L Knight Center, $205,064 3,214 NYK Productions ALEXANDRE PIRES Miami $73/$66/549 4,646 Jan. 31

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BY GAIL MITCHELL Calling the experience "educational," Mills Go" was No. 39 on the Airplay Monitor Adult quickly learned a few things. For example, R &B chart. An -as- yet -unnamed second single is A string of hits in the '80s and early '90s qual- although she knows a lot of songwriters and pro- waiting in the wings. The album itself will be ify her as an R &B icon. But what made Steph- ducers, some of those she wanted to use were released in the second week of March. Uncon- anie Mills a household name then is working expensive and she could not afford to hire them. cerned with national distribution at this point, against her now. With the help of her attorney Ed Wood, who rep- Mills will sell the $12.99 album through her Web Mills is a still -vital artist ignored by major resents up- and -coming producers, she enlisted site and at concerts. labels. Why? Because the money- making poten- the services of Flavahood Productions, the Dream Halley, who worked with Mills when they tial for her type of music -in this case, urban Team, BeBe Winans and Gordon Chambers. were both at MCA, says the first single has "done AC -has been pegged as nil. She and her stylist, Leonard Bridges, what it was supposed to do: get her name out With such exceptions as Gerald Levert (Elek- designed the album package, while another col- there. It's a good effort for an indie starting out. tra) and recent multiple-Grammy Award win- league, Brent Whiting, helped her develop the "We've taken a guerrilla attack on the adult ner Luther Vandross (J Records), other "old- stephaniemillsmusic.com site. marketplace, working each market one by one. school" contemporaries have opted to take the Her history shows she has a base. With the right MILLS: BANKING ON WILL FAITH AND EXPERIENCEi independent route to stay in the game. STEADILY WORKING THE PROJECT record and today's digital possibilities, you can't Mills is no different. But she has funded the About four months ago, New York -based inde- lose. And once you see her perform, that's the Most of them want to be accepted in both are- project herself, without the benefit of major pendent promoter Mike Halley began working selling point," Halley says. nas. But being labeled as `an urban AC artist' national distribution. lead single "Can't Let Him Go" to urban AC sta- Still a major concert draw, Mills recently doesn't mean that it's over," Smith observes. "It's a struggle when you don't have a big tions. And Mills herself even made phone calls to appeared with the Whispers and the O'Jays in "They may hit on something that will put them machine behind you," the New Jersey -based singer radio stations to talk about the record on mom - Atlantic City, N.J., and Al Green during Valen- right back into the mainstream, which I hope says. "I'm doing this on sheer will, faith and my expe- ing shows and mailed out copies of the single. tine's Day weekend in Washington, D.C. will happen for someone of Stephanie's caliber." rience in the business. I didn't set out to do this on "It's really been a roll -up- your-sleeves effort," In addition to support from radio stations Industry sources estimate that indie album my own; it just happened. But I believe in this." Mills observes. "You definitely have to use some in New Orleans, Miami, D.C. and Los Angeles projects can run between $50,000 and $100,000 Mills initially met with some major-label creative thinking." and syndicated personality Tom Joyner, Mills for recording and the same amount for mar- executives when she began recording her new It was Mills' creative artistry at age 15 that won says her "biggest cheerleader" is Elroy Smith, keting, including a Web site. Mills declines to R &B album -her first in 13 years. But "they her the starring role as Dorothy in the Broadway operations manager/PD of WGCI AM -FM and say what she has spent. She is more concerned said this kind of music just isn't going to sell, show "The Wiz." She later signed with 20th Cen- WVAZ Chicago. with seeing the project through. and radio wouldn't play a Stephanie Mills song tury, scoring her first top 10 R&B hit in 1979 with " `Can't Let Him Go' is classic Stephanie Mills," "The hardest part is staying focused, keep- now," the singer recalls. "What Cha Gonna Do With My Lovin'." From Smith says. "It has a similar texture to `I Feel ing it rolling," the singer says. "There are so So as the recording progressed and no tak- there she segued to Casablanca and then MCA, Good All Over' -a classic. But the feel of this many naysayers out there. You have to have ers came to the table, Mills adopted a do -it- where she recorded five No. 1 R &B singles, track will do well with urban AC. It would sound tunnel vision, or you'll get sidetracked by oth- yourself approach. The result is the 10 -track including "I Feel Good All Over" and "Home." out of synch on a mainstream hip -hop station. ers' opinions. If I believed what I've been told, "Born for This!" on her own label, JM Records. For the week ended Feb. 20, "Can't Let Him "I know this comment bothers AC artists. I wouldn't have come this far." Truth, Joi Prep Sets On Pookie Label

Here's the early skinny on new little hardcore knock and a hip -hop 2002 project, "Star Kitty's "Biggs" Burke have launched and civil -rights leaders; panel dis- albums by Truth and Joi -the feel" is how Truth describes the Revenge." A promotional campaign Native/DBG -a team of designers cussions on economic empower- inaugural releases on Raphael forthcoming single. "I'm most and tour are being worked out. and marketers -to expand corporate ment, criminal justice, education Saadiq's Navarre- distributed Pook- excited about working with a new Joi is also featured on Saadiq's relationships with the "Roc family of and healthcare; and artist perform- ie Entertainment (Billboard, visionary [Saadiq] and adding a "All Hits at the House of Blues" brands." Besides Roc -a -Fella and Roc ances. Scheduled to participate are Rhythm & Blues, Oct. 25, 2003). more musical edge. I opened live album and OutKast's Grammy Music, the brands include Rocawear, Russell Simmons and Public myself up to using more creative Award- winning "Speakerboxxx/The Dash Films and newly launched Enemy's Chuck D. resources this time, wanting to Love Below." quarterly magazine America. Here's an interesting item: work with up- and -coming produc- As co -chair ers and writers." DASH'S LIGHT: With producer /rapper of the Hip -Hop Under the Truth Hurts moniker, Kanye West blowing up and a new Summit Action the former Aftermath/Interscope Island Def Jam chief in the house, Network, Dash singer scored a No. 2 R &B hit with Roc -a -Fella CEO Damon Dash is too was also re- "Addictive" from her 2002 album busy to think about partner Jay -Z's cently in Los debut, "Truthfully Speaking." The retirement as an artist. Angeles to sup- song later became the target of a "When Jay retired, there was port the orga- &Blues.. copyright- infringement lawsuit: It some anxiety," Dash says. "Change nization's contained a four -minute sample of is difficult. But it's going to be youth voter Indian composer Bappi Lahiri's refreshing. L.A. Reid will definitely registration By Gail Mitchell "Thoda Resham Lagta." help us broaden our horizons." initiative. gmitchell @billboard.com "That happens sometimes to the Those horizons at Roc-a- Fella- best of us," Truth says about the whose artist roster contains Juelz HIP -HOP sampling issue. "When you sample, Santana and Young Gunz -now POLITICS: Speaking of the hip -hop Audio snippets of presidential you take that risk. I knew that include R&B and rock. Later this voter constituency, the National hopeful Howard Dean appear on from the gate." year, look for new sister division Roc Hip -Hop Political Convention will Skinny Pimp's "City to City" "Ready Now" is the title of And the name change? "I was Music to issue albums by Rell, Nicole take place June 16 -19 at Rutgers remix. The Memphis rapper's new Truth's May 11 sophomore set. It never feeling Truth Hurts," she Wray and rocker Samantha Ronson. University in Newark, N.J. CD, "Tha Classic," arrives in April boasts production by Saadiq, acknowledges. "Because we couldn't Dash starts filming "State Prop- Founded by a group of hip -hop by way of Onlock Records /Grand- Battlecat, Kelvin Wooten, Brian & use `Truth' legally, that was a twist erty, Part 2" in March. And New- artists and activists, the conven- stand Entertainment through Cassey Wilson, Alonzo Jackson Dr. Dre added. I wanted to drop the mark has bought his film, "The tion aims to "create a national RED Distribution. and new Pookie artist Baj'. The `Hurts,' so it's `Truth.' " Woodsman" (Kevin Bacon, Mos political forum for the hip -hop lead single is the Saadiq- and Joi's currently untitled album is Def, Eve), which was shown at the generation," according to co- MUSICAL NOTE: Ideal's new album, Wooten -produced title track. It slated for release June 1. She is Sundance Film Festival. founder and author Baleari Kitawa. "From Now On," is being released goes to radio in April. recording in Saadiq's Los Angeles In addition, Dash and business The three -day conference will by Neutral Ground/Bungalow/ "A mid- to uptempo song with a studio. It is the follow -up to her partners David Gensler and Kareem include dialogue between hip -hop Universal.

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, a Nielsen Data Systems' Radio 41 Records with the greatest impressions increase. CO 2004, VNU Business Medi Inc All rights reserved. Compiled from national sample of airplay supplied by Broadcast B41.15 Tyrone Davis is back on his own Track service. 141 stations are electronically monitored 24 hours a day, ' days a week. Songs ranked by gross impressions, computed by cross -referencing exact times of airplay with Arbitron listener data. This data is used to compile the Hot R &B/Hip -Hop Singles & Tracks chart. *indicates title earned HitPredictor status in research data provided by Promosquad. label FUTURE RECORDS This great album features the hit singles FEBRUARY 28 FEBRUARY 28 -Dog.- "Bangle The Headboard - 200 R&B/HIP-HOP 2004 RHYTHMIC H HitPredictor r and -Come To Daddy" Billboard' SINGLES SALESTM Billboard' AIRPLAYTM ,,_, promosquad "" ú Nielsen Broadcast Data 11613/HIP-HOP Systems TRILL ENTERTAINMENT BEST SELLERS: TITLE TITLE NEW RELEASES WITH TOP 10 CALLOUT POTENTIAL Pimp C & Boosie GHETTO STORIES ARTIST (IMPRINT /PROMOTION LABEL) ARTIST (IMPRINT/PROMOTION LABEL) .f. KELIS Pimp C & Boosie SWISHA ROUSE MIX ';` NUMBER 1 ,'"'- 65.6 F**k It (I DÓn'tWaÓ Ó Báckfe v,.aNO / Yeah! } 1WFS At No W Trick Me ARISTA Boosie FOR MY THIIIGS FAMrIN I.IIVFI 1 MI USHER (ARISTA) 1A COMING SOON: Me, Myself And I & MUSIC Slow Jamz RECENTLY TESTED SONGS WITH TOP 10 CALLOUT POTENTIAL Boosie Wobble GANGSTEI 2 DEYONCE (COLUMBIA/SUM) M TWISTA (ATLANTIC) Boosie BOOS/E BAD AZZ Yeah! JAGGED EDGE Tipsy I 97.2 ©0 USHER (ARISTA) What's It Like COLUMBIA J -KWON (SO SO DEF/ ARISTA) itr 4 Stand Up In It THE DRY 'HELL THEODISEALEY (IFGAM) G -UNIT FEAT. JOE OSE 2 MICHAEL WATTS /SWISHA HOUSE ©pp One Call Away 2 EFOKELO CHINGY FEAT J. WEAV (DISTURBING THA PEACF/CAPITOU Wanna Get To Know You INTERSCOPE 95.9 © 10 /111 The Way You Move/Hey Ya! THE HOME OF OUTKAST FEAT SLEEPY BROWN (ARISTA) Hotel SLEEPY BROWN CASSIDY FEAT R. KELLY (FULL SURFACE/J/RMGI 3 85.8 Neva Eva I Cant Wait INTERSCOPE MIKE JONES O M TRILLVILLE BME/REPRISEANARNER BROSJ Salt Shaker Dirt Off Your Shoulder/Encore YING YANG TWINS ICO W PARKDVT) A ANTHONY HAMILTON MICHAEL WATTS JAY -Z (ROC -A- FELIADEF JAM/IDJMG) Charlene ARISTA 84.9 ©MM F *k It (I Don't Want You Back) MAGNO 20 Slow Jamz EAMON (JIVE) 0 TWISTA (ATLANTIC) OUTKAST Me, Myself And I 5 Roses ARISTA 84.4 Immaculate BEVONCE (COLUMBIA) IA S'lR .TAKOM SURVIVALIST FEAT KUMANOAE (SLAVE) DIRTY 3RD RECORDS THE OF SCREW Gigolo BABYFACE KIM'S Through The Wire 6 82.7 NICK CANNON FEAT R. KELLY (NICK/JIVE) The Loneliness ARISTA KANYE WEST (ROC -A- FELIANEF JAM/IDJMG) ALSO AVAILABLE: Through The Wire One More Chance J -KWON RHO OFF KANYE WEST (ROC -A- FELWOEFJAM /IDJMG) 1 81.5 LIL' SHOW MICHAEL JACKSON (EPIC/SUM) Tipsy ARISTA FREESTYLE KINGS Read Your Mind Dirt Off Your Shoulder JAY -Z (ROC -A- FELLA/DEF JAM /IDJMGI AVANT (MAGIC JOHNSON/GEFFEN RHYTHMIC B IG TIGER Hotel Splash Waterfalls WRECKIN' CREW CASSIDY FEAT R. KELLY (FULL SURFACE/J/RMGI LUOACRIS (DISTURBING 1HA PEACE/DEF JAM SOUTH/IDJMGI NEW RELEASES WITH TOP 10 CALLOUT POTENTIAL I'm Still In Love With You Hey Ya! KELIS SEAN PAUL FEAT SASHA (VP /ATLANTIC) OUTKAST (ARISTA) Trick Me ARISTA 66.6 T- TOWN'S "TEXAS FINEST" Tipsy The Way You Move N OME OF J-KWON (SO SO OEF/ARISTAI OUTKAST FEAT SLEEPY BROWN (ARISTA) I 1111'1G Them Thangs 11' Poppin' 10 Gangsta Nation RECENTLY TESTED SONGS WITH TOP 10 CALLOUT POTENTIAL BIG TUCK G -UNIT (G- UNIT/INTERSCOPEI WESTSIDE CONNECTION (HOG-RANGIN /CAPITOL) Salt Shaker G -UNIT FEAT. JOE DSR (DIRTY SOUTH RYDAZI Freek -A -Leek 16 8 YING YANG TWINS (COWPARK/M) Wanna Get To Know You INTERSCOPE FAT BASTARD PETEY PABLO (JIVE) Milkshake Wanne Get To Know You MISSY ELLIOTT TUM -TUM KELIS (STAR TRAK/ARISTAI 2 74.8 G- UNIT FEAT JOE IG-UNIT/INTERSCOPEI I'm Really Hot ELEKTRA/EEG Head Bussa LIL SCRAPPY IBME/REPRISE/WARNER BROSJ Suga Suga NELLY BABY BASH FEAT FRANKIE J (UNIVERSAL/UMRGI Freek -A -Leek 3 Work It (Reinvention) UMRG 72.6 PETEY PABLO (JIVE) Milkshake KELIS (STAR TRAK/ARISTAI SLEEPY BROWN Dude 4 70.0 BEENIE MAN ISHOCKINGVIBESNIRGIN) 30 I Don't Wanna Know I Cant Wait INTERSCOPE J- PLATINUM CATALOG: MARIO WINANS FEAT P 000V & ENYA (BAD BOVNMRGI (-'w Splash Waterfalls OUTKAST LUDACRIS (DISTURBING THA PEACE/DEF JAM SOUTH/IOJMGI 5 69.6 DEBRA SNIPES IT'S A BLESSING TO BE ALIVE Compdad from a national sample of data supplied by Nielsen Roses ARISTA Rubber Band Man Brca ®st D to Systems. 58 rhythmic airplay stations are elec- DEBRA SNIPES SO MANY TIMES TI. HUSTLE/ATLANTIC) (GRANO tronicrly mo itored 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Songs ranked JAGGED EDGE by of showing an increase in detec- 69.5 DEBRA SNIPES COVES ME Get Low gunner etectians.Songs 6 What's It Like COLUMBIA tiors *eer th previous week, regardless of chart movement. A LIL JON & THE EAST SIDE BOYZ (BME/NTI SNIPES song wich has been on the chart for more than 20 weeks will DEBRA WHO'S IN CHARGE Gangsta Nation MURPHY LEE 30 gener-ly not receive a bullet even if it registers an increase in 7 69.5 WESTSIOE CONNECTION (HUO-RANGIN / CAPITOLI detecrcns. The rhythmic airplay chart runs at a deeper length in Luv Me Baby UMRG For Dist-Within call: 223- 647 -2133 x 222 New Customers call: 800-489 -2133 Airplay, Monitor, Billboard Information Network, and Re ods w th the greatest sales gains. P 2004, VNU Business Media, Inc. aTd Nielse Soon Scan. Inc. All rights reserved. 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www.americanradiohistory.com Music mum, The Ultimate West Drops In On Charts Another Windy City native is mak- Roc -a- Fella/Def ing their presence felt in hip -hop. Jam debut, "Col- Deal- Making Tool! Best-known for the Sears Tower lege Dropout." and its happening blues scene, Released Feb. Beats& Chicago is also home to innovative 10, the album MCs like Common and Twista (Bill- showcases $179 board, Beats & Rhymes, Jan. 31). West's signature Rhymes.. Bilboami The latest Midwestern MC to soul -driven make some noise is a familiar face tracks and tresîtni labe4 behind the boards. Kanye West, poignant lyrics By Rashaun Hall known as the knob-turner behind about life, love ytactd11 cernFaolN [email protected] such classics as Jay -Z's "Izzo and everything mu:ic pubrsher (H.O.V.A.)" and Thlib Kweli's "Get in between -not By," steps into the spotlight with his necessarily what you would expect struggle to have the fans receive the eltetihlrelñ atoms from a Roc -a -Fella artist. song so well," he says. "Radio is a

On lead single "Through the middle man. I knew once the music wild !saé-s 3< djstibutor Wire," West recounts the painful got to the people that they would go days following a near -fatal car acci- crazy for it, and they did. amstry nanitacter dent. Sampling Chaka Khan's 'We shipped a million units the puking & dplaos "Through the Fire," the track first day," he adds. "Radio was trying

recently peaked at No. 8 on the to stop us, but my album is out now, aanutctlrrplarts & serric6 Hot R &B /Hip -Hop Singles & and the fans have 16 songs to listen S Tracks chart. to. Now what are they going to do ?" "The last shall be first," West says Like West, Roc -a -Fella CEO of the single's success. "I think if we Damon Dash is very confident that had the right marketing, the song fans will respond to "College Lode could have been even bigger." Dropout." While the single, which debuted "I think he's bigger than Phar- last summer, took a while to catch rell," Dash observes. "He's a rapper, a on, West says he knew it was only a producer and a businessman with a matter of time. serious work ethic. He's a label's 200/ WEST: 'RADIO IS A MIDDLEMAN' "It's so rewarding at the end of the dream -a team player. He's also positive for the culture of hip- hop." The thFricwide ReferEnce Sou-ce for Music Industry Infirmation "College Dropout" features guest appearances by Syleena Johnson :f-B R UARY 28 ( "All Falls Down "), Jay -Z ( "Never Let 2ooa Billboard TM HOT RAP TRACKS Me Down "), Ludacris ( "Breathe in, Y Airplay monitored by N. Nielsen Breathe Out "), Mos Def (" livo THE LEADING WORLDWIDE Broadcast Data ") Talib Kweli Systems Words and and Com- ( "Get High "). TITLE IMPRINT/PROMOTION LABEL Artist mon 'Em RESOURCE GUIDE COVERING

6 Weeks At Number 1 1 SLOW JAMZ Twista Featuring Kanye West &Jamie Foxx 5, GRAMMY `RAP' -UP: With the Gram- EVERY ASPECT OF THE MUSIC ATLANTIC my Awards still fresh in everyone's 3 HOTEL Cassidy Featuring R. Kelly 's - FULL SURFACE/J/RMG minds, I'd like to congratulate all the AND VIDEO INDUSTRIES 5 ONE CALL AWAY Chingy Featuring J. Weav V winners in the rap category. DISTURBING THA PEACE/CAPITOL 7 TIPSY J -Kwon 9 A few weeks ago, I predicted who SO SO DEF/ ARISTA should and would win in which cate- 5 4 SPLASH WATERFALLS Ludacris 9 DISTURBING THA PEACE/DEF JAM SOUTH /IDJMG gory (Billboard, Beats & Rhymes, 6 2 SALT SHAKER Ying Yang Twins Featuring Lil Jon & The East Side Boyz '9 Jan. 17). Lo and behold, I was dead OVER 13,000 LISTINGS COLLIPARK/M 7 6 THROUGH THE WIRE Kanye West 5, on in four out of six categories. - ROC-A- FELWDEF JAM/ IDJMG Apparently, the National Academy FROM OVER 50 COUNTRIES 8 8 DIRT OFF YOUR SHOULDER Jay -Z ROC- A- FELLA/OEF JAM/IOJMG of Recording Arts and Sciences' vot- 9 9 THE WAY YOU MOVE OutKast Featuring Sleepy Brown 9 ers agreed with me that Eminem ARISTA Record Labels Video and Digital Music Companies 16 WANNA GET TO KNOW YOU G -Unit Featuring Joe V should win the best male rap solo G- UNIT / INTERSCOPE performance category for "Lose Music Publishers Wholesalers 14 NO BETTER LOVE Young Gunz Featuring Rell V ROC- A- FELLA/DEF JAM /IDJMG Yourself." But who expected 50 Cent Accessory Manufacturers Packaging & Labeling 17 I'M STILL IN LOVE WITH YOU Sean Paul Featuring Sasha 9 to be completely shut out? Not me. VP /ATLANTIC Entertainment Attorneys Replicators & Duplicators 13 IN MY LIFE Juvenile Featuring Mannie Fresh V However, the biggest surprise of CASH MONEY/UMRG the night -besides seeing Justin 12 GIGOLO Nick Cannon Featuring R. Kelly V Plants & Services and more! NICK/JIVE Timberlake sell out Janet Jackson- i S 15 RUBBER BAND MAN T.I. 9 was Nelly, P. Diddy and Murphy Lee GRAND HUSTLE/ATLANTIC 1óe- 10 DAMN! YoungBloodZ Featuring Li! Jon 9 taking home the trophy for best rap SO SO DEF /ARISTA performance by a duo or group. ORDER ONLINE: wwvv.orderbillboard.com 11 11 GANGSTA NATION Westside Connection Featuring Nate Dogg :a 1100- RANSIN (CAPITOL Now, don't get me wrong. "Shake or call 1 -800- 745 -8922 International: 815 -734 -1244 18 FREEK -A -LEEK Petey Pablo 9 Ya Tailfeather" was a great summer JIVE Fax: 740-389 -5574 By Mail: Send payment for $179 plus $7 S &H 19 21 I'M REALLY HOT Missy Elliott 'R song, but I didn't think it was Gram- - THE GOLD MIND/ELEKTRNEEG my-worthy. By the way, did anyone ($15 for international orders) with this ad to: Billboard Directories, 2O 20 GET LOW Lil Jon & The East Side Boyz Featuring Ying Yang Twins 'st BME/FVF else think it was odd that of all the PO Box 2011, Marion, OH 43306. Please add appropriate sales 27 19 STAND UP Ludacris Featuring Shawnna 9 groups in hip -hop, OutKast wasn't DISTURBING THA PEACE/SEF JAM SOUTH/IDJMG tax in NY, NJ, PA, CA, TN, MA, IL, OH, VA & DC. Orders payable 22 25 ONE DAY AT A TIME Tupac With Eminem Featuring The Outlawz nominated for this award? AMARU INTERSCOPE in funds / That said, the duo of André 3000 U.S. only. All sales are final. 23 NEVA EVA Trillville 's' BME/REPRISE/WARNER BROS. and Big Boi did have the last laugh 24 DUDE Beenie Man Featuring Ms. Thing 9 when it took home album of the year Billboard Directories also available on diskette and mailüng labels - for - ... I SHOCKING VIBESNIRGIN 25 22 '': RUNNIN (DYING TO LIVE) Tupac Featuring The Notorious B.I.G. V honors. Not to mention inviting new information, email: mwiesner @billboard.com AMARU/INTERSCOPE Island Def Jam chairman Antonio Rnenrds with the nreatest increase in audience imnressinns The ran tracks audience in rmmniled frnm 97 R&LR /Hin -Hnn and To advertise, contact Jeff Sorrette: 800-223-7524 646-654-4697 [email protected] 58 rhythmic top 40 s ations which are electronically monitored 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Songs ranked by number of audi- "L.A." Reid onstage with them. ence.computed by cross -referencing exact times of airplay with Arbitron listener data. 9 Videoclip availability. © 2004, VNU Busi- ress Media, Inc. All rights reserved. Interesting! BDBG425

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BY TOM GOMES selling "Tribalistas" project (featuring Monte, Carlinhos Brown and er, niche market. The label is a partnership between Arnoldo Antutes), have been part of Phonomotor's catalog. singer /songwriter Olivia Hirne and businesswoman SAO PAULO, Brazil-Just as the music industry has changed in Most recently, Milton Nascimento followed suit. The Kati de Almeida Braga. Its most recent signing is Maria recent years, so has the relationship between labels and artists. While singer /songwriter left Warner Music and opened his own label, Bethania, Caetano Veloso's sister. an artist's ultimate aspiration used to be landing a deal with a major Nascimento. A distribution deal for his titles has yet to be Bethania has now created her own label, Quitanda, record label, more and more acts are finding there are other, more announced. which is distributed by Biscoito Fino. Biscoito's roster lucrative alternatives. also includes such prestigious acts as Paulinho da Viola That is particularly the GOING INDEPENDENT and Joao Bosco, as well as Miucha, Francis Hirne and case in Brazil, where While some important acts are creating their own labels, Olivia Hirne herself. It has also released albums by new many high -profile acts are others are choosing to switch from multinational to inde- talents. changing the way they do pendent labels. The latter now offer conditions that only A similarly positioned company is Trama, which has business with their record the majors were able to offer before. invested large amounts in new acts. Since last year, direc- companies. A wide array of artists, including sophisticated MPB tors Joao Marcello Bôscoli and Andre Szajman have also (popular Brazilian music) singers Gal Costa, Fagn- been signing established names, including Ed Motta (for- A VISIONARY er and Zeca Baleiro; regionally popular artist Regi- merly on Universal) and Jair Rodrigues. Ten years ago, Brazilian naldo Rossi; and major stars Alcione and Eras- The company has additionally created a distribution divi- icon Roberto Carlos saw mo Carlos now release their albums through sion called Distribuidora Independente. It serves dozens of the future. The most pop- Indie Records. The company, headed by for- indie labels that do not have a way of distributing their titles ular Brazilian artist of all mer guitarist Liber Gadelha, is already con- to points of sale spread out across the enormous Brazilian ter- time created his own sidered an important independent label, ritory. label-Amigos -in 1994, thanks to significant album sales by Jorge Among Independente's distributed labels is Albatroz, the indie and he negotiated mar- Aragao, glibo de Jah, Teodoro & Sampaio and Vinny. owned by artist Roberto Menescal. (All() ARIED OWN LABEL IO YEARS WO keting and distribution Aside from bringing in artists from the majors, Indie Perhaps the most radical approach has been taken by veter- with Sony Music, the has also hired several veteran executives, including Jorge an executive Marcos Maynard, former director of Sony Brazil company that has released every album in his career. Lopes (former commercial VP of Universal) and Marcos and Sony Mexico and former chairman of Universal Music Carlos' manager, Dody Sirena, obtained a ground -breaking deal Kilzer (former director of Wamer and Universal). Brazil and Abril Music. that called for the artist to assume responsibility for the production "When I worked at Universal, we marketed and distrib- Instead of relying on a label per se, or even a team of of the album. Sony, in turn, assumed the obligation of investing 4% uted the titles from Indie," says Lopes, now commercial people, he signs the artists himself, produces the album of the income from Carlos' album sales into marketing, publicity and director for Indie Records. "I realized that those products and partners with other companies for marketing, promotion. Profits are evenly split with Carlos. gave breadth to Universal's catalog. The independent compa- sales and distribution. Sirena says the Amigos deal gave Carlos "more freedom to create nies had the courage to experiment with things the major com- Such was the case with Rita Lee, whose lat- and produce, and the conditions of the deal we got at that time were panies wouldn't dare do. est album, "Balacobaco," became a hit under excellent. No other Brazilian artist had ever had such favorable roy- "This situation did and still does favor the small and medi- distribution by Som Livre. alties nor such solid investments in marketing, promotion and pub- um companies," Lopes continues. "And now we don't have only Maynard is currently producing a spe- licity." new artists, we also have the established artists who are look- cial album of duets with icons Ivan Lins That formula was repeated a little later, when Marisa Monte cre- ing for alternative ways." and Simone, as well as a new album by ser- ated her own label, Phonomotor, and signed a similar agreement Less formidable than Indie Records but nonetheless a taneja queen Roberta Miranda. with her longtime major label, EMI. significant player in the market is indie Biscoito Fino, Maynard says he has yet to decide who will

Since then, all of Monte's albums-including the lauded, best- which focuses on high -quality product aimed at a small- Lee: Si gned by Marcos Maynard market and distribute these products. Cárdenas Back In Concert, Sponsorship Business

Exactly one year after his event - At its height in the late 1990s, claims against them," says Cárdenas, ever attended! poser Byron Brizuela, who has been promotion firm closed, Henry Cár- CFA- founded by Cárdenas and Mn who plans to launch a full- fledged pub- The Billboard Latin Music Confer- behind much of the current urban denas, founder of Cárdenas, Fer- Alvarez-was the biggest Hispanic - licity campaign in the coming weeks. ence and Awards will celebrate its regional movement (Akwid, Jae -Pa, nández & Associates (CFA), is back owned concert -promotion firm in the Although his company has "man- 15th anniversary (yes, it's been that Flakiss), will discuss new trends on in business. country. In 1999, Clear long) this year with its most dynamic the "New Sounds of Regional Mexi- Following a settlement with CCE- Channel acquired 50% of schedule of events ever, taking place can Music" panel. TV, Cárdenas is opening Hemy Cárde- the company, and in 2002, at the Eden Roc Resort & Spa in Heineken is the presenting spon- nas Management Services, which will Mexican media conglom- Miami Beach. sor, and Gamier Fructis is the in-asso- erate Grupo Televisa Latin The party kicks off April 26 with the ciation sponsor for the second consec- acquired the other 50%, second Latin Billboard Bash and ends utive year. under an agreement with April 29 with the first live transmis- Clear Channel. Notas.. sion of the Billboard Latin Music Cárdenas was to remain Awards from the Miami Arena. as president of operations This year's conference will focus Billboard. in the United States for the By Leila Cobo on emerging trends; music for LATHN MUSIC next three years but left [email protected] film, sponsorship and advertising; CONFERENCE & AWARDS one year later, as did Fer- Internet music sales; and new nández. CFA became Clear sources of revenue. For an updated schedule of events, Channel Entertainment/Televisa agement Confirmed panelists so far include visit billboardevents.com. Do take Music Productions and now operates services" as composer/filmmaker Franc Reyes, advantage of early -bird registration as Vívelo. part of its whose debut feature film, "Empire," rates, good through March 16. Meanwhile, Cárdenas was barred title, Cárde- starred John Leguizamo and had a For questions or more informa- from concert promotion because of a nas says his soundtrack featuring his own songs. tion, contact Kelly Peppers at 646- non -compete clause stemming from focus will be Also confirmed is producer Gustavo 654 -4643 or kpeppers@ produce, promote and present sport- his employment agreement with concerts and Santaolalla, who scored "21 Grams" billboard.com. ing, music and entertainment events CCE -TV that was supposed to be in corporate and "Amores Perros." Both will speak AND ALL THAT JAZZ: Songwriter/pro- as well as provide consulting services. effect until April2005. sponsorships. Conversations for tours at the film composers roundtable. ducer Desmond Child may have Like CFA before it, Henry Cárdenas The settlement reached Feb. 17 are already under way. Christian music star Marcos Witt, closed his Miami studios, but he still Management Services will be based in puts him back in business. the biggest- selling artist in the finds reasons to return to his old Chicago and will expand, though Cár- "At this point, they don't have any ROCI(IN' QUINCEAÑERA: Gear up for genre, will speak at the Christian home base. denas says not to the same extent. claims against me, nor do I have any the coolest Fiesta de Quince you've music panel, while producer/com- (Continued on page 42)

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Mt NUMBER 1 HOT SHOT DEBUT 32= 1 Week At Number 1 50 54 61 YOLANDA PEREZ Dejenme Llorar 50 / FONOVISA 350925/UG 113.98 CD) NEW 1 PAULINA RUBIO Pau -Latina 51 33 37 LOS TIGRES DEL NORTE Herencia Musical: 20 Corridos Inolvidables 1 O UNIVERSAL LATINO 002036(17 98 CD) FONOVISA 350071/UG 19.98/13.981 THALIA Greatest Hits 2 58 47 OBIE BERMUDEZ © NEW 1 52 Confesiones 29 EMI SPECIAL MARKETS 93043/EMI LATIN 116.96 CD) EMI LATIN 84647 I14.% CDI

3 2 BRONCO/LOS BUKIS Cronica De Dos Grandes 1 53 32 28 PANCHO BARRAZA Las Romanticas De Pancho Barraza 12 FONOVISA 351279/1.16 (17.98 CD/DVD) MUSART 2713/BALBOA 16.98 CDI [N] 4 2 VARIOUS ARTISTS Arcoiris Musical Mexicano 2004 2 54 59 50 CELIA CRUZ Exitos Eternos 2 UNIVISION 310233/UG 114.98 CDI UNIVERSAL LATINO 000756 (13.98 CD)

1 DAVID BISBAL Buleria 5 55 38 30 GRUPO MONTEZ DE DURANGO /CONJUNTO ATARDECER El Pasito De Durango 26 © ' VALE 002031/UNIVERSAL LATINO (15.98 CD) IN] LIDERES 950540112.98 CD)

4 2 16 MARCO ANTONIO SOLIS La Historia Continua... 1 56 37 31 CONJUNTO PRIMAVERA/PESADO Dos Romanticos De Corazon 16 0 FONOVISA 350950/U6 (16.98 CO /DVD) UNIVISION 310175/UG 19.98/13.981 7 3 LOS TEMERARIOS Tributo Al Amor 57 50 38 CELIA CRUZ Hits Mix 2 FONOVISA 35100514619.98/13.981 SONY DISCOS 87607 (14.98 EQ CDI

6 3 JUANES Un Dia Normal 1 58 43 33 26 CONJUNTO PRIMAVERA Decide Tu 3 o SURCO 01753214NIVERSAL LATINO (16.98 CD) IN] FONOVISA 350875/UG (9.98/163.981 IN] 59 49 39 '42 CUISILLOS Las Romanticas De Cuisillos 16 $_ GREATEST GAINER $` MUSART 2709/BALBOA 16.98 CDI CD 31 29 15 JULIO IGLESIAS Divorcio 9 60 65 62 PAQUITA LA DEL BARRIO Coleccion De Oro 54 SONY DISCOS 93217 (1098 EQ CO) MUSART 2889 /BALBOA 112.98 CDI

10 18 34 LA OREJA DE VAN GOGH Lo Que Te Conte Mientras Te Hacías La Dormida 10 61 51 58 51 A.B. QUINTANILLA III PRESENTS KUMBIA KINGS 4 1 o SONY DISCOS 70451 115.98 EQ CDI [N] EMI LATIN 40514 (16.98 CD) 13 12 17 SIN BANDERA De Viaje 62 63 54 13 MANA Sol 16 m SONY DISCOS 70633116 98 EQ CD) [N] WARNER LATINA 61044 (18.98 CDI

12 5 4 17 A.B. QUINTANILLA III & KUMBIA KINGS La Historia 1 RE-ENTRY 29 CELIA CRUZ Regalo Del Alma EMI LATIN 93490121.98 CD/DVD) SONY DISCOS 70620115.98 EQ CD)

13 9 7 13 MANA Eclipse 2 JULIO PRECIADO Y SU BANDA PERLA DEL PACIFICO Cadetazos 64 WARNER LATINA 61046 08.98 CD) ARIOLA 58418/BMG LATIN (12.98 CDI

14 8 6 20 GRUPO MONTEZ DE DURANGO De Durango A Chicago m 63 ANA GABRIEL Dulce Y Salado 27 DISA 724098 (12.98 CO) SONY DISCOS 91087 (13.98 EQ CD)

NEW 1 GRUPO MOJADO 20 Greatest Hits 15 34 m VARIOUS ARTISTS Recordando A Los Grandes Grupos 34 o UNIVERSAL LATINO 310235 (17,98 CD/DVD) [N] UNIVISION 051226/UG(14.98 COI 22 20 20 LUIS MIGUEL 33 1 m ALEXANDRE PIRES o Estrella Guia 12 o WARNER LATINA 60873118.98 CO) ARIOLA 50632/13MG LATIN (16.98 CD) INI 17 7 2 VARIOUS ARTISTS 1000/8 Duranguense m 21 BETO Y SUS CANARIOS 100% Tierra Caliente 21 DISA 720345 (12.98 CD) DISA 020341 (12.98 CD)

18 11 10 18 VICENTE Y ALEJANDRO FERNANDEZ En Vivo: Juntos Por Ultima Vez 4 m INDUSTRIA DEL AMOR Nuestros Primeros 20 Exitos 64 SONY DISCOS 91088(17.98 EQ CO) IN] UNIVISION 310206/U6 113.98 COI

NEW K1197107 Nuestro Turno 19 62 45 LIBERACION 20 Memorias 27 114.98 CD) [NI DISA 720338 112.98 CO) 29 LOS TRI -O Canciones Del Alma De Marco Antonio Solis 20 52 57 LUPILLO RIVERA Live 26 o SONY DISCOS 70486 (16.98 EQ CD) IN] UNIVISION 310176/UG19.98/13.98) 21 15 9 JOAN SEBASTIAN Coleccion De Oro 9 75 m CUISILLOS Coleccion De Oro 57 MUSART 12882/BALBOA 18.98/13.981 IN] MUSART 12809/BALBOA (12.98 CD)

22 12 8 TEGO CALDERON El Enemy De Los Guasibiri 5 m m VARIOUS ARTISTS 20 Sentimientos Nortenos 36 WHITE LION 56625/BMG LATIN (15.98 CD) INI FONOVISA 051229/ÚG 113.98 CD)

RICARDO ARJONA Lados B 43 ,4r PACESETTER @o SONY DISCOS 70628 (15.98 EQ CD) 44 49 10 MANNY MANUEL o Serenata 75 LOS PLAYER'S Lo Ranchero De 26 UNIVERSAL LATINO 001626113 98 CDI [NI MUSART 2741 /BALBOA 112.98 CD)

24 16 10 VARIOUS ARTISTS Historia Musical Del Pasito Duranguense 11 DISA 7 2409 8 03.98 CD) LATIN POP ALBUMS TROPICAL ALBUMS REGIONAL MEXICAN ALBUMS 25 22 25 CHAYANNE Sincero SONY DISCOS 70627 (16.98 EQ CD)

PAUUNA RUBIO 1 VARIOUS ARTISTS 1 BRONCO/LOS BUKIS 20 48 3 El Sobreviviente 20 26 WISIN PAU -LATINA (UNIVERSAL LATINO) 12 DISCIPULOS (DIAMOND) CRGNICA DE DOS GRANDES (FONOVISNUGI LIDERES 950569 115.98 CD) [N]

27 17 13 13 LOS TIGRES DEL NORTE Herencia Musical: 20 Boleros Romanticos 5 2 TNALIA 2 IVY QUEEN 2 VARIOUS ARTISTS FONOVISA 350973/U6 (9.98/13.98) GREATEST HITS (EMI SPECIAL MARKETS /EMI LATIN) DIVA PLATINUM EDITION IREAUUNIVERSAL LATINO) ARCOIRIS MUSICAL MEXICANO 7804 IUNIVISION/OGI

28 23 19 3 EL COYOTE Y SU BANDA TIERRA SANTA La Historia 19 3 DAVID BISBAL 3 CEL9A CRUZ 3 LOS TFAAERARIOS EMI LATIN 92482 (14.98 CD) [N] BULERIA IVALE/UNIVERSAL LATINO) EXITOS ETERNOS (UNIVERSAL LATINO) TRIBUTO AL AMOR )FONOVISANG) 29 21 17 15 PEPE AGUILAR Con Orgullo Por Herencia 7 4 MARCO ANTONIO SOUS 4 CELLIA CRUZ 4 GRUPO MONTEZ DE DURANGO UNIVISION 310187/UG 19.98/13.98) IN] LA HISTORIA CONTINUA.., IFONOVISANGI HITS MIX (SONY DISCOS) DE DURANGO A CHICAGO IDISAI NEW 1 GRUPO EXTERMINADOR De Parranda Con El Diablo Vol. 3 30 o FONOVISA 350839/116 113.98 CDI 5 JUANES 5 CEDA CRUZ 5 GRUPO MOJADO UN DIA NORMAL (SURCO/UNIVERSAL LATINO) REGALO DEL ALMA (SONY DISCOS) 20 GREATEST HITS (UNIVERSAL LATINO) 31 14 15 5 VARIOUS ARTISTS Las #1 Del 2003: Los Megartistas Del Ano 11 FONOVISA 351241N6 (14.98 CO) 6 JUUO IGLESIAS 6 VARIOUS ARTISTS 6 VARIOUS ARTISTS DIVORCIO ¡SONY DISCOS( BACHATAHITS 2004 IJ&N/SONY DISCOS) 100% DURANGUENSE (DISA) 47 53 13 EDNITA NAZARIO o Por Ti SONY DISCOS 70618 115.98 EQ CD) [N] 7 LA OREJA GE VAN GOGH 7 JERRY RIVERA 7 VICENTE Y ALEJANDRO FERNANDEZ

LO DUE TE CONTE MIENTRAS TE HACIAS LA DORMIDA (SONY DISCOBI CANTO AMI IDOLO...FRANKIE RUIZ EN VIVO: JUNTOS POR ULTIMA VEZ DISCOS) 33 19 14 15 SOUNDTRACK Once Upon A Time In Mexico 3 (ARIO WBMG LATIN) (SONY MILAN 3E638 118.98 CD) 8 SIN BANDERA 8 VARIOUS ARTISTS 8 JOAN SEBASTIAN 40 32 40 MARCO ANTONIO SOLIS Tu Amor 0 Tu Desprecio DE VIAJE (SONY DISCOS) HECHO EN CUBA VOL 2 IULTRAI COLECCION DE ORO IMUSART/BALBOAI m FONOVISA 350848NG 19.98/15.98) 9 A.B. OUINTANIUA III A KUMBIA KINGS 9 LUNYTUNES 3 NORIEGA 9 VARIOUS ARTISTS 35 18 16 36 AKWID A Proyecto Akwid 7 LA HISTORIA (EMI LATINI MAD FLOW ISI) HISTORIA MUSICAL DEL PASITO DURANGUENSE IDISAI UNIVISION 310155/UG )13.98 CO) [N] 10 MANA 10 VARIOUS ARTISTS 10 LOS TIGRES DEL NORTE 41 35 20 CRISTIAN Amar Es ECLIPSE (WARNER LATINA) REGGAETONHITS 2004 (J &N /SONY DISCOS( HERENCIA MUSICAL 20 BOLEAOS ROMANTICOS IFONOVISAAIG) ARIOLA 55195/BMG LATIN 117.98 CO) [N] 11 LUIS MIGUEL 11 VARIOUS ARTISTS 11 EI. COYOTE Y SU BANDA TIERRA SANTA 57 52 24 ALEJANDRO SANZ No Es Lo Mismo 2 o 33 (WARNER LATINA) 2004 ANO DE EXITOS: REGGAETON IUNIVERSAL LATINO) LA HISTORIA (EMI LATINI m WARNER LATINA 60516 (18.98 CD) [N] 12 IBRAHIM FERRER 38 30 5 4 VARIOUS ARTISTS 12 Discipulos 5 12 K1 12 PEPE AGUILAR DIAMOND 9439 (15.98 CD) NUESTROTURNO (OLE( BUENOS HERMANOS (WORLD CIRCUIT/NONESUCH/AG) CON ORGULLO POR HERENCIA IUNIVISIONNGI

39 28 27 40 DAVID BISBAL o Corazon Latino 13 13 LOS TRI -0 13 EL GENERAL 13 GRUPO EXTERMINADOR VALE 066090/UNIVERSAL LATINO (13.98 CD) [NI CANCIONES DEL ALMA OE MARCO ANTONIO SOUS (SONY DISCOS( LA VEROAOERA HISTORIA XV ANDS DE EXITOS IUNNE9SAL LATINO) DE PARRANDA CON EL DIABLO VOL 3 (FONOVISYW G)

40 26 23 28 LOS BUKIS 25 Joyas Musicales 3 14 TECO CALDERON 14 VARIOUS ARTISTS 14 VARIOUS ARTISTS FONOVISA 350095/U0 19.98/13.98) [N] EL ENEMY DE LOS GUASIBIRI (WHITE LION/BMG LATIN) SALSAHITS2004 IJ &WSONY DISCOS) LAS it DEL 2000: LOS MEGAHTISTAS DELANO IFONOVISANGI

41 35 26 36 PEPE AGUILAR Coleccion De Oro 26 15 MANNY MANUEL 15 DIVINO 15 MARCO ANTONIO SOUS MUSART 2891 /BALBOA 112.98 CO) SERENATA IUNIVERSAL LATINO) TODO A SU TIEMPO ILUARI TU AMOR 0 TU DESPRECIO (FONOVISANG) 42 42 43 13 MANA Luna 13 16 CHAYANNE 16 VARIOUS ARTISTS 16 AKWID WARNER LATINA 61045 (18.98 CD) SINCERO (SONY DISCOS) 30 BACHATAS PEGADITAS (MOCK & ROLL/SONY DISCOS) PROYECTO AKWID IUNIVISIONNGI 43 24 251 3 IVY QUEEN Diva Platinum Edition 24 REAL 070131/UNIVERSAL LATINO 115.98 CO) 17 VASIN 17 GRUPO MANIA 17 LOS BUKIS EL SOBREVIVIENTE 1LIDERESI HOMBRES DE HONOR (UNIVERSAL LATINO) 25 JOYAS MUSICALES (FONOVISANG) REENTRY 27 GILBERTO SANTA ROSA o Solo Bolero 40 o SONY DISCOS 70771(15.98 EQ CD) 18 EDNITA NAZARIO 18 MONCHY Y ALEXANDRA 18 PEPE AGUILAR PORTI (SONY DISCOS) CONFESIONES... (J &N/SONY DISCOS) COLECCION DE ORO (MUSART/BALBOA) 45 35 LOS CADETES DE LINARES 30 Inolvidables 5 UNIVISION 310127/UG 19.98/13.98) [N] 19 SOUNDTRACK 19 VARIOUS ARTISTS 19 LOS CADETES DE LINARES 30 INOLVIDABLES 46 6 JAVIER TORRES El Amor Y La Desgracia 28 ONCE UPON A TIME IN MEXICO (MILAN( BABILONIA (UNIVERSAL LATINO) (UNIVISION/UG) FONOVISA 350891NG (13 98 CD) 20 CRISTIAN 20 NUEVA ERA 20 JAVIER TORRES 47 78 MANA Revolucion De Amor AMAR ES (ARIOLA/BMG LATIN) MAKE WAY IOLE) EL AMOR Y LA DESGRACIA (FONOVISA/U61 WARNER LATINA 48566110.98/18.981

IAlbums with the greatest sales gains this week Recording Industry Assn. Of America (RIAA) certificaban for net shipment of 500,000 album units (Gold). RIM certification for net shipment at 1 mil- 40 16 LUIS FONSI Abrazar La Vida 3 la lion units (Platinum). RIAA certification for net shipment of 10 million units (Diamond). Numeral following Platinum or Diamond symbol indicates album's muhi-platinum level For boxed sets, and double UNIVERSAL LATINO 001403 (16.98 CD/DVD) o albums with a running time of 100 minutes or more, the RIAA multiplies shipments by the number of discs and/or tapes. RIAA Latin awards: o Certification for net shipment of 100,000 units (Oro). A Certifica- 59 26 INTOCABLE Nuestro Destino Estaba Escrito tion of 200,000 units (Platinol. 4' 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 49 56 marked ES, and all other CD pdces, are equnalem prices, which are projected from wholesale prices. Greatest Gainer shows chart's largest unit increase. Pacesetter indicates biggest percentage growth. EMI LATIN 90524 06.98 CD) Heatseeker Impact shows albums removed from Heatseekers this week. [N] indicates past or present Heatseeker fide. CO 2054, VNU Business Media, Inc., and Nielsen SoundScan, Inc. All dghts reserved.

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BY LEILA COBO its norteño sound. says Mary Clare Bourjaily, artist rela- "They're different from other, more tions manager for HOB in Chicago. In what may be a first for a regional traditional regional bands in that their But, she adds, "we would definitely Mexican act, Texas -based band Intoca- sound isn't hardcore norteño," EMI bring them back, because it was huge. ble is releasing an intimate acoustic Latin regional Mexican division VP It was an eye- opener." album recorded live at the House of Miguel Trujillo says. "Their advantage The marketing for "Intimamente," Blues in Chicago. is they attract a younger generation Trujillo says, will closely mimic that "Intimamente" is due to hit stores and their parents. They attract people of last year's "La Historia," a great- Feb. 24 in three formats: CD, DVD and who are 100% Mexican, as well as Mex- est -hits collection that debuted at a CD/DVD pack ican-Americans." No. 1 on the Billboard Top Latin

INTOCABLE: 'WORKING IN A MORE MAINSTREAM FASHION'

The departure is not the live album 1Yujillo says that the notion of record- Albums chart. itself, which is standard fare for acts in ing an acoustic show came from sever- Like "La Historia," "Intimamente" this genre. Rather, it is the acoustic for- al sources. EMI wanted to record a live will benefit from a TV direct -res- mat and the choice of venue, as House Intocable concert. Chicago radio station ponse campaign that kicked off the of Blues (HOB) is better -known for WOJO (105.1 FM), which programs week of Feb. 9. booking Latin alternative acts than regional Mexican music, was promot- Intocable is also in the midst of its regional Mexican acts. ing an Intocable concert as part of Bud - "Intimamente" tour, which began Intocable's label, EMI Latin, is bank- weiser's One Night Stand series. early this month and will include 30 A ing on these unique factors to take The dat- Oct. 28, 2003 -fit in with U.S. dates through June. RAU LI\ regional Mexican EMI's plans. And the venue was ideal for "Intimamente" features ballad ver- Intocable-one of Ar-1 n-d-l music's most popular acts -to an even a more intimate setup. sions of three Intocable hits. But Tru- coryiersaio -i broader audience. WOJO gave away tickets for the show, jillo stresses that Intocable is not which was sold out and drew more than crossing over into pop. with on9 of Lain STYIJSTIC MELANGE 1,000 people to the venue. "Because the stage is more sophis- n-iJEic's rrcst 'We want to open up the genre a bit," Although Chicago is a hub for Latin ticated doesn't mean they're moving RU BIO EMI Latin USA president/CEO Jorge music in general and regional Mexican away from regional Mexican," he dynamic artis-s. Pino says. "And Intocable is one of the music in particular, House of Blues' forte says. "We're simply working in a few regional Mexican groups that ap- in the Latin field is Latin rock and alter- more mainstream fashion. peals to a broad spectrum of people." native music. It had never had a region- "The focus and the target contin- Intocable is known as a cutting - al act there before. ues to be regional Mexican," Trujil- edge band that incorporates a wide "I would say it's the most different lo adds. "Everything else is simply The ftHb Ai variety of genres and influences into type of musical act we've presented," icing on the cake." Cárdenas Heineken Continued from page 38

Aside from his work with various artists, Child is also working with the Miami Light Project to develop his Bifiboar first musical. Titled "Jazzage," it is a tale of ex -pat Americans in 1920s Paris that features LATIN .413K fictional characters as well as historical figures, like Gertrude Stein and Alice C ONFERENICE & AWARDS Z004 B. Toldas. A first reading is scheduled N AffOGA-ION wing Gp,i.F=;f.l^I-L--R to take place in Miami in March. Child co -wrote the book, lyrics and music to F11..1.., _ 15 "Jazzage" together with Davitt Siger- son, who has produced for Tori Amos and the Bangles, among others.

FORME RECORD: Sales of Chayanne's ; Univision Records artist Jennifer Peña was in Minneapolis this month shoot- ß TODAY TO SAVE S150 albums have cumulatively sold almost ing the video for "Vivo y Muero en Tu Piel," the first single from her upcoming double that quoted in the Billboard album," Seduccion.'Pictured, from left, are UMVD /Minneapolis national th. ,bil b : ardeVonts,corr dated Feb. 21, according to label Sony account representative Kendra Harrison, Pena and Target Corp. Latin music Music. The sales include club and buyer Jessica Phillips. "Seduction "is due in May

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www.americanradiohistory.com I \ ance Music Prommer/Caroline Deal Billboard® Offers New Distrib Option DIRECTORIES The Definitive Source for Industry Information Last year, Michael Brian "BT" Transeau touched on Prommer launched many topics, including the origi- the New York -based nal score he did for the film "Mon- Prommer Inc. to Beat ster," which stars Charlize Theron INTERNATIONAL BUYER'S GUIDE: manage the U.S. inter- and Christina Ricci. Jam -packed with key personnel and other ests of indie labels. Recorded and mixed over a information about every major and independent Now, Prommer has Box.. period of four months at BT's record company, video company, music publisher. made a distribution Buddha Room studio, the "Mon- digital music company and seller of products and deal with Caroline. ,^ ster" score arrives March 9 from services for the entertainment industry worldwide. - In this way, Prom- By Michael Paoletta DTS Entertainment. 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Sharon Jones, who records for singles from the label include During the Q &A, BT men- Daptone, should have an album Amuka's "U Ain't That Good" and tioned that this was the most dif- INTERNATIONAL LATIN MUSIC ready by summer. ficult film he has yet to work on; BUYER'S GUIDE: Prommer has also he credited this to the subject The most accurate reference source available on assisted in placing several matter. "I felt I had this great the Latin Music marketplace. Over 3,000 business - of his clients' songs in TV responsibility to honor a very to business contacts in 20 countries. $119 shows and commercials, misunderstood life," he said, including Rima's "Modern referring to Aileen Wuornos, the Times" ( "CSI: Miami ") and focus of the film. Fauna Flash's "Ten" (Nis- RECORD RETAILING DIRECTORY: san commercial). AT THE MOVIES: At a recent The essential tool for those who service or sell of " screening "Maestro -a docu- products to the retail music community. 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IL. the Ultra Music Festival and board Dance Music Summit, DJ/ "Maestro" opens March 12 in OH, VA & DC. Orders payable in U.S. funds only. All sales are final. hundreds of other events will be producer BT was the focus of the New York, followed by Miami, Los Some available on diskette or mailing labels, for info. email [email protected] taking place. Q&A. During the hour-long chat, Angeles, Chicago and Europe. ADCA603

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7 1 2 45 3 GIVE IT UP ROBBINS 72039 Kevin Aviance ® 37 GOOD BOYS SANCTUARY PROMO Blondie9 Q 10 15 8 HARU (WIDELIFE, J. VASQUEZ, & DEMARKO MIXES) ROMANNMUSICPROMO Hare 4Ing HOT SHOT DEBUT 4,11g Q12 19 7 SLIPPIN' AWAY NOSTALGIC 20001 Sweet Rains O NEW 1 TOXIC (REMIXES) JIVE59214 Britney Spears 9

10 5 1 11 FAKE OIMPLVREO.COM PROMO/RED INK Simply Red 35 19 13 15 WONDERFUL (S. KLEINENBERG & D. AUDE MIXES) JPROMO/RMG Annie Lennox 16 21 6 BORN 36 6 m TOO SLOW (E. MORILLO, DEEPSKY, & NUBREED MIXES) V7/SUBUSA27604/SU8UMINAL The Crystal Method e 30 32 SIGH N -COOED PROMO/RENDEZVOUS Praful 12 11 8 3 NOTHING FAILS (REMIXES) MAVERICK 42682/WARNER BROS. Madonna ® 38 44 3 GET YOURSELF HIGH FREESTYLEDUST47737 /ASTRALWERKS The Chemical Brothers Featuring K -OS e

18 23 POWERLESS OREAMWORKSPROMO 41 48 I 1265 o (SAY WHAT YOU WANT) [WIDELIFE, JUNIOR, & CHAB MIXES] Nelly Furtado 9 O TRY ( RAUHOFER, PILIAVIN & ZIMBARDO MIXES) STAR69 Made By Monkeys Featuring Maria Matto 39 27 20 ' o 17 22 ALL THINGS (JUST KEEP GETTING BETTER) CAPITOL 53832 Widelife With Simone Denny e THE HURTING DEEVEE001 Mac Quayle Featuring Donna Delory 40 40 46 : ® 21 31 WHERE LOVE IS COMMISIONPROMO Trinity Featuring Revi PASS THAT DUTCH (SCUMFROG REMIX) THE GOLD MINO/ELEKTRA PROMO/EEG Missy Elliott 9 16 13 2 11 8 FALLEN (REMIXES) ARISTA PROMO Sarah McLachlan 9 CD 49 - LOVE PROFUSION MAVERICK PROMO/WARNER BROS. Madonna

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20 22 28 8 INTO THE LIGHT (DAVE AUDE REMIXES) UOUEFACTION PROMO Cause And Effect 45 44 39 6 GIA ULTRA 1187 Despina Vandi 9 46 46 42 12 o 29 35 4 GOD IS A DJ ARISTA PROMO Pink 9 AS THE RUSH COMES uLTRA1192 Motorcycle 22 14 9 10 BORN SLIPPY NUXX (R OAKENFOLD & R. SMITH MIXES) J6o21802/52 Underworld 47 42 38 6 DEJA VU (IT'S HARD TO BELIEVE) TOMMY BOY SILVER LABEL 2435/TOMMY BOY The Roc Project FeaturingTina Novak o33 40 3 FREE (S.A.F. & NEMO MIXES) NEMO STUDIO PROMO/ANGEL Sarah Brightman O NEW FIND MYSELF STAR 691272 Presta +Stakey

49 45 37 ` NAIMAD001 Damian Featuring Sasha Lazard POWER PICK -. ONENESS (FRED JORIO REMIXES)

2 c: 50 39 29 15 JPROMO/RMG Annie Lennox 0 35 - NOT IN LOVE (D. AUDE, MINGE BINGE, & R.H. VISSION MIXES) INtERSCOPEPROMO Enrique Iglesias Featuring Kelis A THOUSAND BEAUTIFUL THINGS (RAUHOFER, G &D, BIMBO JONES) 4 o 32 36 SIGNED, SEALED, DELIVERED CENTAUR PROMO Colton Ford And Pepper Mashay Titles with the greatest sales or club play increases this week. Power Pick on Club Play is awarded for the largest oint increase among singles below the top 20. The Club Play chart is compiled from a national sample of reports from club DJs. 9 Videoclip availability. Catalog number is for vinyl maxi- single, or CD maxi-single, or CD single respec- Media, Inc. and Nielsen SoundScan, Inc. All rights reserved. tively, based upon availability. On Dance Singles Sales chart: O CD Single available. © CD Maxi -Single available. 0 Vinyl Maxi -Single a v a ilabie. O Cassette Maxi -Single available. n2004, VNU Business 44 www.billboard.com www.billboard.biz BILLBOARD FEBRUARY 28. 2004

www.americanradiohistory.com Music Despite Many Changes, BR549 Endures

at country radio, BY JIM BESSMAN tle/Nashville punkabilly bassist Geoff Firebaugh company, Nashville -based Merrick-Macias Man- The band also has a fan base and pedigreed Nashville vocalist/guitarist Chris agement, had also worked with BR549 at Arista. which he says will be worked "market by mar- to BR549, the acclaimed hardcore roots country Scruggs (son of Gary Scruggs and Gail Davies), Former Arista exec and current Dualtone co- ket and station by station" according tour history. Americana, band that transformed Nashville's longtime hole - Mead says the new lineup revived the BR549 president Dan Herrington feels that "Tangled in dates and past programming plied with in- the -wall Lower Broadway club scene beyond moniker "because we remembered it was fun." the Pines" is "the record they've needed to make triple -A and college formats are being co- mere tourist -trap stature, recently underwent its since Arista." lead track "That's What I Get," which was own transformation. THE `WEIRD MAGIC' He notes, "There was a lot of pushing and written by Mead and the Mavericks' Raul Malo The group has a new label, a new lineup and After touring the U.S. and Europe, the pulling in the production of previous records, and will be further supported by a video. new management. It also has a new album, "Tan- band returned to the whereas this one was Mead says the project "retains our hardcore gled in the Pines," which will be issued March 9 studio, co- producing a the one they always roots. That's never going to leave us -that on Dualtone Records. set of original materi- wanted to make and is stone -pure honky -tonk/hillbilly lifestyle-with After releasing its last album, "This is BR549" al with its road engi- a great example of more of the spirit of the old songs coming on Lucky Dog/Sony in 2001, co- founder and co- neer, "Cowboy" Keith what they're doing live through. We're never going to be Grady Martin lead vocalist/guitarist Gary Bennett left the quin- Thompson. (BR549's on the road today." and Johnny Horton or any of those guys, but tet along with bassist Jay McDowell. initial reputation was we're still going to try." With the group's status in limbo, co -lead built on classic coun- FINDING THE FAN BASE At Portland, Ore.'s Music Millennium, owner in the vocalist/guitarist Chuck Mead, who co- founded try covers.) "1 he first step on Terry Currier observes that "Tangled BR549 with Bennett in 1993, brought remain- Ray Kennedy mixed the marketing side Pines" indeed "harks back to the old country ing group members Don Hen-on (a multi- instru- the album, which Mead will be to capitalize music days of the '40s and '50s -that Hank mentalist) and Shaw Wilson (drums/vocals) back calls "organic, just like on BR549's fan base, Thompson sound." to Lower Broadway. how the Lower Broad- Herrington says. Label retail efforts will be supported by "tons But this time the band was playing weekly at way thing developed. "Go back to the last of advertising" in consumer publications, Her- retail- Jim & Layla's Bluegrass Inn, just next door to And while you can two Arista studio rec- rington says, with a focus on independent The Robert's Western World, the bar/boot store it had never try to replicate the ords [ "Big Backyard er coalitions as well as the major chains. made famous with the nightly high -energy, four- weird magic between Beat Show" and "Bon- band will make an in -store appearance next hour sets immortalized on its 1996 Arista Nash- the five of us originals, us Beats" from 1998], month at Waterloo Records & Video in Austin Music Con- ville EP, "Live From Robert's." you can take the energy and they sold well over as part of the South by Southwest The success of that disc and the self -titled and re- create a new 300,000 units com- ference, corresponding with showcases there for debut album that followed- together with a energy-which is what bined," he continues. Dualtone and the Americana Music Assn. huge media buzz-quickly took BR549 out of we've done." "The live record [2000's "For a small indie like we are, it's always great Lower Broadway and into concert venues Mead says the opti- Arista entry "Coast to to work with an act with BR549's kind of around the world. mal quality of "Tangled Coast "] and the Sony history," Herrington says. "The majors spent a "We stopped playing there on a regular in the Pines" comes BR549: CREATING A NEW E NERGY WITH NEW MEMBERS record tapered off a bit, lot of money marketing and branding them over basis in April 1996, and after Gary and Jay left from "being left to our so we have to find those the years, and it's nice not to start at zero." in January 2002, we didn't know what to do," own devices because we were in between labels." fans and re- educate and reinvigorate them." Because of BR549's international appeal, Mead recalls. This changed when the group signed A "huge media campaign" headed by Herrington says there will be a major overseas "So we just went down to Lower Broadway with RED -distributed Dualtone, for which Nashville publicity firm Commotion PR and fea- push to coincide with the band's six -week and started playing again with rotating charac- Mead had co- produced tribute albums to turing coverage in varied publications includ- European tour in June and July. The group ters from the scene and calling ourselves the Hill- Johnny Cash and Waylon Jennings and ing Country Weekly, Blender, Esquire and No remains a client of Darin Murphy at Creative the billy All- Stars- because we didn't know what whose principals had previously worked Depression commenced a couple of months ago, Artists Agency and is slated to team with would happen with BR549," he says. with BR549 at Arista. Herrington notes. "They have a lot of friends in Mavericks on the road domestically this month Deciding to return to the road with Seat- David Macias of the group's new management the media." through March.

Goldstone Moves To Emergent Music Marketing Bob Goldstone joins Emergent motion PR in Nashville as a publi- sponsor Kenny Chesney's Guitars, songs for the soundtrack. star Slim Dusty will be posthu- Music Marketing in Nashville cist. She previously handled artist Tiki Bars & A Whole Lotta Love tour. Buddy Jewell has signed with Ali- mously honored with a Global Award. March 1 in the newly created posi- relations and publicity for Virginia - Former Warner Bros. act Little son Auerbach Public Relations in Country Artist tion of VP of sales and marketing. based Doobie Shea Records. Texas has re- formed after a six-year Nashville for publicity representation. Also, Meryl Gross was recently He is currently community rela- Producer /engineer/musician Jay hiatus with new presented with the CMA's Jo Walker- tions director for Tower Records' Lillagore has opened Groove Pro- lead singer Meador International Award at Aus- two Nashville stores and previously ductions and Groovehaus Publish- Steven Troy. He tralia's Tamworth Country Music was GM of Eminent Records. He ing in Nashville. previously Festival. The award recognizes a has also held sales and marketing toured as a Nashville person or company for supporting positions at Mercury, Capricorn ARTIST NEWS: Rebecca Lynn Howard musician/vocal- country music's marketing develop- and I.R.S. Records. exits the MCA Nashville artist roster ist in Lee Ann ment outside of North America. Wade Hunt is promoted from after two albums. The more recent of Womack's band. Scene. Gross is a director of Vital Enter- senior director to VP of creative the two, "Forgive" (from 2002) debuted Alison Krauss tainment Solutions in Australia. services at RCA Label Group. at No. 5 on the Top Country Albums + Union Station BMI president/CEO Frances W. Kim Markovchick joins Sony chart and spawned the most successful and Sheryl Crow By Phyllis Stark Preston will receive the Cystic Music Nashville as senior director of her six charting singles, "Forgive," have been con- [email protected] Fibrosis Foundation's Heart of of marketing. She previously held which peaked at No. 12 on the Hot firmed to per- Country Award during the founda- a senior marketing position at Country Singles & Tracks chart. form at the CMT tion's annual fundraiser, Sizzlin' Mercury Records, where she Former Reprise artist Michael 2004 Flame Worthy Video Music HONORS: Kasey Chambers has been Country, set for May 25 at the worked for 17 years. Peterson has signed with AGR/Uni- Awards, set for a live telecast from selected as the recipient of the House of Blues in Las Vegas. The Dean Miller joins Bluewater versal Music International in Ger- Nashville April 21 on CMT. Both Country Music Assn.'s Global award recognizes an individual or Music Services as creative director. many for worldwide distribution of also performed on last year's show. Country Artist award. The award company that has given a tremen- Miller, the son of country legend his album, "Modern Man," due Feb. Trisha Yearwood will voice a char- recognizes an artist who has fur- dous amount of time and energy to Roger Miller, previously had record- 23. Peterson is now managed by acter in the new Disney animated thered country's popularity interna- the community and charitable ing contracts on Capitol Records Sharon Dennis of Dennis Manage- film "Home on the Range," due in tionally. It is expected to be presented causes. Tracy Lawrence will host and, more recently, Universal South. ment in Nashville. theaters April 2. Tim McGraw, Bon- in June during the CMA Music Fes- Sizzlin' Country, which marks its Donica Christensen joins Com- Cruzan Rum has signed on to nie Raitt and k.d. lang are providing tival in Nashville. Australian country 10th year this year.

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o 17 16 DIERKS BENTLEY Dierks Bentley 4 57 ¡ 55 62 GEORGE STRAIT For The Last lime: Live From The Astrodome 2 CAPITOL 3981411298/18.981 MCA NASHVILLE 170319/MGR 112.98/18.981

20 SOUNDTRACK Blue Collar Comedy Tour. The Movie 16 58 59 59 DIXIE CHICKS A6 Home 1 o2 WARNER BROS. 48424/WRN 08.98 CDI MONUMENT /COLUMBIA 86840 /SONY MUSIC 112.99 E0/18.98) 25 29 ALISON KRAUSS + UNION STATION Live 9 59 52 52 BILL ENGVALL Here's Your Sign: Reloaded 37 2 ROUNDER 610515 (19.98 CD) WARNER BROS. 48534/WRN 118.98 CDI 23 19 JOHNNY CASH American IV: The Man Comes Around 2 60 62 64 PATTY LOVELESS On Your Way Home 7 C AMERICAN 0633394/LOST HIGHWAY EPIC 86620/SONY MUSIC (11.98 E 0118.981 11298 CD) orki 23 21 21 CLEDUS T. JUDD The Essenshul T. ELVIS PRESLEY A3 EIv1s: 301#1 Hits 1 Ur Cledus Judd 61 RCA 69879ß1M6 11298/19.98) RAZOR & TIE 8290211198 CD)

24 24 LONESTAR From There To Here: Greatest Hits 1 62 54 48 VARIOUS ARTISTS CMT Presents: Most Wanted, Volume 1 11 0 8NA67076/RLG 11298/18.981 CAPITOL 98198118.98 CD) 29 28 63 60 58 HANK WILLIAMS JR. I'm One Of You 0 GEORGE STRAIT Honkytonkville 1 24 MCA NASHVILLE 0981I4/UMGN 18.96/12.981 CURB 78830 118.98 CD)

ok. 30 27 CHRIS CAGLE Chris Cagle 1 VARIOUS ARTISTS Bill Gaither Presents: A Gospel Bluegrass Homecoming Volume Two 42 CAPITOL40516 (11.98/18.981 GAITHER MUSIC GROUP 4246011198 CDI 27 22 22 JOE NICHOLS Man With A Memory 9 65 64 63 RODNEY CARRINGTON Nut Sack 14 UNIVERSAL SOUTH 17028518.98/12981 ]H] CAPITOL 36579 118.98 CD) 28 27 23 REBA MCENTIRE Room To Breathe 4 CD JOHN DENVER The Essential John Denver 66 MCA NASHVILLE 000451NMGN 18.9612981 BMG SPECIAL PRODUCTS 02R3)MADACY 116.98 CD) 29 26 25 MONTGOMERY GENTRY My Town 3 67 67 66 WILLIE NELSON The Essential Willie Nelson 24 COLUMBIA 86520/SONY MUSIC (11.98 E 13/17.98) LEGACY/COLUMBIA 86740/SONY MUSIC 125.98 ED CO) 30 31 31 RANDY TRAVIS Worship & Faith 9 68 74 68 NICKEL CREEK This Side 2 WORD -CURB 86273/WARNER BROS. 118.98 CO) SUGAR HILL 3941 118.98 Co)

31 28 26 TRACE ADKINS Greatest Hits Collection, Volume I 1 FAITH HILL A2 Cry 1 CAPITOL 81512(10.9/11981 WARNER BROS. 48001/WRN 112.98/18.981

32 34 33 BUDDY JEWELL Buddy Jewell 1 61 57 BILLY CARRINGTON Billy Currington 17 COLUMBIA 90131/SONY MUSIC 112.98 E 3/18.98) MERCURY 000164/UMGN (498/998) [H] 33 32 34 SARA EVANS Restless 3 71 65 DIAMOND RIO Completely 3 RCA67m4/RLG 11298/18.981 ARISTA NASHVILLE 67046/1116 111.98/17.981 65 54 RODNEYCROWELL Fate's Right Hand 29 i a:` HOT SHOT DEBI.; DMZ/EPIC 89082/SONY MUSIC 02.98 ED CDI [H] CD KEITH URBAN Keith Urban In The Ranch 34 73 66 - VARIOUS ARTISTS Country Favorites 66 CAPITOL 97 &7(9.98/17.981 MADACY 5683 112.98 CD)

35 33 37 JIMMY WAYNE Jimmy Wayne 7 74 68 BILLY RAY CYRUS The Other Side 18 WORD -CURB 86274/WARNER BROS, DREAMWORKS 150355ANTERSCOPE 117.98 CO) (18.98 CD)

36 37 36 RON WHITE Drunk In Public 36 '`' DARRYL WORLEY Have You Forgotten? 1 DREAMWORKS 000640/INTERSCOPE PARALLEL/HIP-0 001582/LIME 112.98 CD) [HI 11.98/17.981 ail 43 41 GEORGE STRAIT The Best Of George Strait: 20th Century Masters The Millennium Collection 8 MCA NASHVILLE 170280/UMGN 19.98 CDI

the greate t sales gains this week. Albums with Recording Industry Assn. Of America (RAM certification for net shipment of 500,000 album units (Gold). RIAA certification for net shipment of l million units (Platinum(. RIAA certification for net shipment of to 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 more, the RIM multiplies shipments by the number of discs and/or tapes. RIM Latin awards: OCertification for net 100,000 shipment of units (Oro). A 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 EU, and all other CD prices, are equivalent prices, which are projected from wholesale prices. Greatest Gainer shows charts largest una increase. Pacesetter indicates biggest percentage growth. Heatseeker Impact shows albums removed from Heatseekers this week. [M] indicates past or present Heatseeker title. 44)2004, VNU Business Media, Inc., and Nielsen SoundScan, Inc. All rights reserved.

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Y. 3 Weeks At Number I NUMBER 1 =g 13 13 RASCAL FLATTS LYRIC STREET 165011 /HOLLYWOOD18.98/12.981]H] Rascal Flans 193 1 MARTINA MCBRIDE A2 RCA 67012mLG 1z9618se. Greatest Hits 126 25 lib GEORGE JONES LEGACY/EPIC 6931 /SONY MUSIC (7.98 E /11.98) 16 Biggest Hits 141 2 2 KENNY CHESNEY BNA679767RLG(1298 /18.98) 177 ' Greatest Hits 15 16 DIXIE CHICKS 1 MONUMENT 68195/SONY MUSIC (10 .98 E /17.981[M] Wide Open Spaces 315 3 3 TIM MCGRAW CURB 77979 (1298/18.98) Greatest Hits 169 4 (T - MERLE HAGGARD LEGACY/EPIC 69321/SONY MUSIC (1.98 EOM .981 16 Biggest Hits 63 4 JOHNNY CASH LEGACY /COLUMBIA6973/SONY MUSIC 17.98 E /11.981 16 Biggest Hits 254 17 23 ROY ORBISON LEGACY /MONUMENT69738/SONY MUSIC 17.98 E /11.981 16 Biggest Hits 74 5 SHANIA TWAIN 19 MERCURY 536088/UMGN18.96/1298) Come On Over 328 18 14 SOUNDTRACK A3 CURB 78703(11.9/17.98) Coyote Ugly 179 7 BROOKS & DUNN A3 ARISTA NASHVILLE 18852/RL6 1129e/18.981 The n Greatest Hits Collection 335 in - ALISON KRAUSS 2 ROUNDER 610325.111.913/17.9811111 Now That I've Found You: A Collection 294 7 6 ALAN JACKSON AS ARISTA NASHVILLE I8801/R1611296/H1981 The Greatest Hits Collection 434 20 15 HANK WILLIAMS JR. 5 CURB 7763815.969.981 Greatest Hits, Vol. 1 493 11 WILLIE NELSON A LEGACY/COLUMBIA 69322/SONY MUSIC 17.98 E /11.98) 283 CI 16 Bionest Hits iil - ALISON KRAUSS + UNION STATION RUUNDERBID49OII198/11991 New Favorite 107 ARK 21810076116.98 CD) I 9 8 LARRY THE CABLE GUY Lord, Apologize 35 22 19 GARTH BROOKS 4.15 CAPITOL 97804119.9 /26.98) Double Live 225 10 9 TOBY KEITH A2 MERCURY 558962/UMGN(swam Greatest Hits Volume One 272 23 17 JOHNNY CASH A LEGACY/COLUMBIA 66773./SONYMUSIC (5.98 E0/9.98) Super Hits 161 11 10 TOBY KEITH 2 DREAMWORKS 4502B7RNTERSCDPE(129/18.981 Pull My Chain 129 24 20 PATSY CLINE A9 DECCAIMCA NASHVILLE OW012/UMGN18.98/11.981 12 Greatest Hits 818 12 12 SOUNDTRACK 7 LOST HIGHWAY/MERCURY 17098WUMGN18.98/12.98) 0 Brother, Where Art Thou? 167 25 21 JOHN DENVER MADACY 4750 15.98/9 98) The Best Of John Denver 282 Alimme ..,411.4. nrearo.t ealee mine hie,., cdr ratalnn alhme one T- Dear -MA titiee that ',nun fallen helm, Nn 1110 nn The Rillhnard WM n, roieenee n{ nlAor alhome Tntalfhart W..Le nnl,,,n,eUente nnmhi nAulna, titin her anne area nn Tnn I'm .nm, Alhome anA Tnn rn..nm,fatal.n a De.n.Ainn I.,A....m. A..., AiA...n...el0IA AI,.... wF... .«,... tn. ....,..t.:.....,..,..t em mn mi..- ......

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36 35 LOCO David Lee Murphy 33 2 1 REMEMBER WHEN Alan Jackson 9 1 D.LMURPHYK.TRIBBLE ID.LMURPHY,K.TRIBBLEI AUDIUM ALBUM CUT /KOCH K.STEGALLIA.JACKSONI ARISTA NASHVILLE ALBUM CUT 33 34 A GUY LIKE ME Pat Green 33 4 5 I WANNA DO IT ALL Terri Clark 9 3 34 D.MORRIS,T.BROWN (P.GREEN,D.NEUHAUSER,THE PAT GREEN BAND) REPUBLIC ALBUM CUT/UNIVERSALSOUTH B,GALUMORE ITNICHOLS,R.GILES.6.600ARDI O MERCURY 001257 Dunn 35 3 41 50 THAT'S WHAT SHE GETS FOR LOVING ME Brooks& 3 4 WATCH THE WIND BLOW BY Tim McGraw ALBUM CUT K.BROOKS,R.DUNN,M.WRIGHT (R.DUNN,T.MCBRIDE) ARISTA NASHVILLE ' B.GALLIMORE,T.MCGRAW,D.SMITH IA.OSBORNE,D.ALTMAN) CURB ALBUM CUT Emerson Drive 36 5 38 38 LAST ONE STANDING 9 5 6 LITTLE MOMENTS Brad Paisley 9 001894 R.MARX IR.MARX,FWAYBIW O O DREAMWORKS o FROGERS IC.DUBOIS,B.PAISLEY) ARISTA NASHVILLE ALBUM CUT LeAnn Rimes 37 6 37 37 37 THIS LOVE 9 7 8 IN MY DAUGHTER'S EYES Martina McBride 9 ASYLUM -CURB ALBUM CUT 0.HUFF (LRIMES,M.BEESON,J.CO W NS) 6 M.MCBRIDE,P.W ORLEY (J.T.SLATERI RCA ALBUM CUT Currington 38 7 40 44 I GOT A FEELIN' Billy 9 8 9 HOT MAMA Trace Adkins 9 MERCURY 0111983 C. CHAMBERLAINIB. CURRINGTON ,C.CHAMBERLAIN,C.BEATHARD) O S.HENORICKS.TBRUCE (C.BEATHARD,T.SHAPIRU) CAPITOL ALBUM CUT Jeff Bates 39 8 42 43 I WANNA MAKE YOU CRY 9 10 I LOVE YOU THIS MUCH Jimmy Wayne 9 RCA ALBUM CUT Q K.BEARO,D.MALLOY (K.BEARO,J.BATES) 0 C.LINDSEY,J.STROUD IJ.WAYNEC.DUBOIS,U.SAMPSON) O DREAMWORKS 001239 Sonya Isaacs 36 Sara Evans 9 40 39 36 NO REGRETS YET 10 11 PERFECT 9 STREET ALBUM CUT ® CHUFF IS.ISAACS,O.BROWN) LYRIC S.EVANS,P.WORLEY IS.EVANS,TSHAPIRO,T.MARTIN) RCA ALBUM CUT 10 41 43 47 FLIES ON THE BUTTER (YOU CAN'T GO HOME AGAIN) Wynonna With Naomi Judd 41 11 12 SWEET SOUTHERN COMFORT Buddy Jewell 9 ALBUM CUT D.HUFF,WYNONNA / C .CANNON,A.SHAMBLINA.CUNNINGHAM) ASYLUM-CURB o C.BLACK (R.CLAWSON,B.CRISLER) COLUMBIA ALBUM CUT Joe Diffie 42 12 14 OF ME Keith Urban 9 11 47 49 TOUGHER THAN NAILS YOU'LL THINK .O.DONNELLK.MARVELL,M.T.BARNES) BROKEN BOW ALBUM CUT ALBUM CUT LWILSON,J.DIFFIE IP Q O HUFF,K.URBAN ID. BROWN,T.LACY,O.MATKOSKY) CAPITOL HURTS WHEN I'M BREATHING Shania Twain 9 43 ! 50 IT ONLY 12 6 3 THERE GOES MY LIFE Kenny Chesney 9 1 - MERCURY ALBUM CUT R J.LANGE (S.TWAIN,R.J.LANGE) B.CANNON,K.CHESNEY IW.MOBLEY,N.THRASHER) BNA ALBUM CUT Mark Wills 40 17 23 WHEN THE SUN GOES DOWN Kenny Chesney & Uncle Kracker 9 13 44 44 40 THAT'S A WOMAN C.LINOSEY,M.WILLS IS.D.JONES,R.RUTHERFORDI O MERCURY 001984 B.CANNON.K.CHESNEY (R JAMES) BNA ALBUM CUT Rachel Proctor 43 Josh Turner 13 45 46 45 DIDN'T I 14 13 LONG BLACK TRAIN 9 BNA ALBUM CUT o C LINDSEY IK.BERGSNES,B.NASH,M.POSTI M.WRIGHT.F.ROGERS IJ.TURNERI O O MCA NASHVILLE 000976 Amy Dailey 46 15 16 MAYBERRY Rascal Flails 15 48 51 MEN DON'T CHANGE L.MILLER IA.DALLEY,LT.MILLERI CURB ALBUM CUT FLATTS LYRIC STREET ALBUM CUT 0 o M.BRIGHT,M.WILLIAMS,RASCAL IA.SMITH) Chris Cagle 47 16 17 SONGS ABOUT RAIN Gary Allan 9 16 CD 52 58 I'D BE LYING C.CAGLE,R.WRIGHT (C.CAGLE,D.BANNING) CAPITOL ALBUM CUT M.W RIGHT,G.ALLAN (LROSE,P.MCLAUGHLIN) MCA NASHVILLE ALBUM CUT Diamond Rio 48 18 18 SPEND MY TIME Clint Black 9 17 49 52 WE ALL FALL DOWN i7 M.D.CLUTE,DIAMOND RIO IAALBRITTON,S.D.JONESI ARISTA NASHVILLE ALBUM CUT C. BLACK IC.BLACK,H.NICHOLAS) O EQUITY 003 -n.= 19 19 COOL TO BE A FOOL Joe Nichols 9 18 -or:<.- HOT SHOT DEBUT B.ROWAN IJ.NICHOLS.SAEAN,W.NANCE) O UNIVERSAL SOUTH 001371

I WON'T GO ON AND ON Colt Prather 49 20 20 LITTLE GIRLS Blue County 9 19 ALBUM GOOD M.WRIGHT,S.DECKER IC.PRATHER,T.LOONEY) EPIC CUT /EMN D.HUFF,D.JOHNSON IT.SEALS,B.JONES) ASYLUM-CURB ALBUM CUT Sheryl Crow 9 35 24 28 DESPERATELY George Strait 20 50 45 42 THE FIRST CUT IS THE DEEPEST J.SHANKS,G.FUNOIS IC.STEVENSI ARM ALBUM CUT /MERCURY T.BROWN,G.STRAIT IB.ROBISON,M.WARDEN) O MCA NASHVILLE 001982 THE GIRL Lee Ann Womack 51 21 22 SIMPLE LIFE Carolyn Dawn Johnson 21 57 - WRONG B.GALLIMORE ILROSE,P.MCLAUGHLINI MCA NASHVILLE ALBUM CUT O.HUFF,C.O.JOHNSON (C.UNOSEY H.LINOSEYA.MAYO,T.VERGESI ARISTA NASHVILLE ALBUM CUT Rhonda Vincent 9 48 22 21 MY LAST NAME Dierks Bentley 9 21 52 51 48 IF HEARTACHES HAD WINGS D.VINCENT,R.VINCENT IJ.A.SWEETI O ROUNDER 614815 o B.BEAVERS IH.ALLEN,D.BENTLEY) CAPITOL ALBUM CUT ALL JUST GET A LONG NECK? Hank Williams Jr. 53 27 30 LETTERS FROM HOME John Michael Montgomery 23 ., WHY CAN'T WE 0 JOHNSON,H.WI W AMS JR. IR.FAGAN,C.CLARK,M.SMOTHERMAN) ASYLUM-CURB ALBUM CUT o B.GALLIMORE ITLANE,D.LEE) WARNER BROS. ALBUM CUT/WRN 54 57 THE COAST IS CLEAR Scotty Emerick 9 54 25 26 I PAINT ME A BIRMINGHAM Tracy Lawrence 24 CD J.STR000,TKEITH IS.EMERICK,R.LANE) DREAMWORKS ALBUM CUT o J.STROUD (B.MOORE.G.DUFFY) DREAMWORKS ALBUM CUT MercyMe 9 52 26 24 TEXAS PLATES Kellie Coffey 9 24 59 60 I CAN ONLY IMAGINE ® PKIPLEY IB.MILLARDI ® INO 73150/ASYLUM -CURB o D. HUFF IK.COFFEY,B.JAMESI BNA ALBUM CUT Chris LeDoux 9 56 28 29 WILD WEST SHOW Big & Rich 26 58 56 HORSEPOWER M.MCANALLYA.SCHULMAN IM.MCANALLY) CAPITOL ALBUM CUT WARNER BROS. 16515/WRN 0 o B.KENNY.J.RICH,P.WORLEY IB.KENNY.J.RICH,B.DALY) O O Mickey Dimichele 57 29 27 YOU'RE IN MY HEAD Brian McComas 9 27 JOLENE ® W.WILSON IM.DIMICHELE) BROADBAND ALBUM CUT o L.REYNOLOS IS.MINOR,J.STEELE,C.WALLIN) LYRIC STREET ALBUM CUT George 45 Reba McEntire 28 53 55 54 HONK IF YOU HONKY TONK Strait 30 32 SOMEBODY 001982 T.BROWN,G.STRAIT ID.DILLON,K.MELLONS.J.NORTHRUP) O MCA NASHVILLE R. MCENTIRE, B .CANNON,N.WILSONIO.BERG,S.TATEA TATE) O MCA NASHVILLE 51981 60 BREAK DOWN HERE Julie Roberts 9 59 32 31 I ON YOUR WAY HOME Patty Loveless 9 29 Q B.ROWAN IJ.BROWN.P.J.MATTHEWSI MERCURY ALBUM CUT E.GOROY,JR IR.SAMOSET,M BERG) EPIC ALBUM CUT /EMN Andy Griggs 60 46 Montgomery Gentry 9 30 SHE THINKS SHE NEEDS ME 35 IF YOU EVER STOP LOVING ME RCA ALBUM CUT 0- - R.SCRUGGS IS.LEMAIRE,C.MILLS,S.MINORI R.RUTHERFORD Ie .OIPIERO,T.SHAPIRO,R.RUTHERFORD) COLUMBIA ALBUM CUT

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64 Weeks At Number I Tit: NUMBER 1 410 52 TITLE IMPRINT & NUMBER DISTRIBUTING LABEL Artist Live o 1 ALISON KRAUSS + UNION STATION ROUNDERRIOSI5 9 Weeks At Number 1 1 'fft= 4131 2 VARIOUS ARTISTS GAITHER MUSIC GROUP42459 Bill Gaither Presents: A Gospel Bluegrass Homecoming Volume One 11, NUMBER Johnny Cash o 4 VARIOUS ARTISTS GAITHER MUSIC GROUP 42460 Bill Gaither Presents: A Gospel Bluegrass Homecoming Volume Two o 2 ® HURT AT AMERICAN 00977V/LOSTHIGHWAY 4 3 NICKEL CREEK SUGAR HILL 3941 This Side 1 PICTURE UNIVERSAL SOUTH 112274 Kid Rock Featuring Allison Moorer O.C.M.S. 0 OLD CROW MEDICINE SHOW NETTWERK30349 3 3 I CAN'T TAKE YOU ANYWHERE DREAMWORKS 001561/INTERSCOPE Scotty Emerick With Toby Keith 6 EARL SCRUGGS /DOC WATSON /RICKY SKAGGS ROUNDER 610526 The Three Pickers Joe Nichols ill 10 JUNE CARTER CASH DIALTONE01142 Wildwood Flower 4 5 BROKENHEARTSVILLE UNIVERSAL SOUTH 000782 Best Of Gospel 8 5 VARIOUS ARTISTS MADACY CHRISTIAN 3241 /MAOACY Bluegrass . 172241 Joe Nichols 5 4 THE IMPOSSIBLE UNIVERSAL SOUTH One Step Ahead 9 7 RHONDA VINCENT ROUNDER610497 (N) Big & Rich o WILD WEST SHOW WARNER BROS .165ISNVRN 10 8 RICKY SKAGGS & KENTUCKY THUNDER SKAGGS FAMILY/LYRIC STREET 901004/HOLLYW0001H] Live At The Charleston Music Hall DREAMWORK5001894 /INTERSCOPE Emerson Drive WARNER SPECIAL PRODUCTS 15828/rIMELIFE Bluegrass Today 7 -6 LAST ONE STANDING 14 VARIOUS ARTISTS . 12 11 VARIOUS ARTISTS SMCMG 16940/TIME LIFE Heaven Bound: The Best Of Bluegrass Gospel 8 7 STAY GONE DREAMWORKS000345/INTERSCOPE Jimmy Wayne 13 9 THE DEL MCCOURY BAND MCCOURY MUSIC 0001/SUGAR HILL IN] It's Just The Night 9 8 IF HEARTACHES HAD WINGS ROUNDER Wan Rhonda Vincent filD VARIOUS ARTISTS CMH 8773 Pickin' On Montgomery Gentry: A Bluegrass Tribute 10 10 HONESTY (WRITE ME A LIST) CURB13149 Rodney Atkins 15 13 VARIOUS ARTISTS CMH 8705 Pickin' On Toby Keith: Red, White And Bluegrass

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has a nonchalant groove a mile wide, and the band cranks up the Southern ALBUMS E S S E N T I A L R E V I E W S rock quotient considerably on "Again," Edited by Michael Paoletta the hard -driving "Hammer Down" and TANTRIC the Skynyrd -esque "Cold Hearted IDIOM Men After We Go Woman." The band's no one -trick pony, PRODUCER: Toby Wright though: "Sick and Tired" and the intro- POP BICB IB TBE CIBCBS Maverick /Warner Bros. 2 -48351 spective "Flowers" find the band in a RELEASE DATE: Feb. 24 more melodic, laid -back mode, and the ANATHEMA Tantric's 2001 self -titled debut shuffling "Won't Get Me Down" taps A Natural Disaster peaked at No. 71 on The Billboard into the act's more country-styled ten- PRODUCER: Anathema 200 and spawned three hits, includ- dencies. Still, CCR is at its best when it Koch Records /Music for Nations ing "Breakdown," that garnered rocks out, like on a completely satisfy- KOC -CD -9539 spins at modern and mainstream ing cover of Ray Wylie Hubbard's RELEASE DATE: Feb. 24 radio stations. With new single "Hey mean -streak anthem "Wanna Rock & If progressive rock and ambient music Now" already No. 11 at mainstream, Roll." Tracks like "Alabama" and "Pay" were a street that a doom -metal access "After We Go" doesn't waste any are rugged yet commercial enough to road crossed at its northern end, "A time in trying to repeat its predeces- perhaps slip into country radio like a Natural Disaster" would mark the sor's success. The album isn't a thief. Like the best gravy, this stuff intersection. The seventh full- length JONATHA BROOKE sophomore slump, but it does stum- CLINT BLACK sticks to your ribs. -RW from Liverpool, England's Anathema Back in the Circus Spend My lime delivers a sorrowful treatise that mar- PRODUCERS: Jonatha Brooke, Ryan PRODUCER: Clint Black ries Type 0 Negative dirges and Pink Freeland, Goffrey Moore, Eric Bazilian Equity Music Group 3001 LATIN Floyd atmospheres on "Harmonium," Bad Dog /Verve B0001754 RELEASE DATE: March 2 then slips into muted, Opeth -style RELEASE DATE: Feb. 24 Clint Black emerges here with his * SUPERLITIO urgency on "Balance." A vocoder trans- Jonatha Brooke's "Back in the Cir- first studio record in four years and Tripping Tropicana forms the lyrics to "Closer" into one cus" is a literate, lyrical and lumi- his debut for his own Equity Music PRODUCER: Tweety González long electro murmur. "Childhood nous chef d'oeuvre. The CD opens Group imprint. A vocalist with range Cielo Music /BMG 49900 Dream" brings a touch of warmth that with the title tune, a catchy waltz of and passion, Black is a better song- RELEASE DATE: Feb. 24 "Pulled Under at 2000 Metres a Sec- heartbroken resignation. In the song, writer than he is often given credit Colombian band Superlitio belongs to ond" shatters when it bursts into ener- the artist revisits a carny character for. Here, Black is better-served by that generation of alternative Latin acts gy. The piano -led "Violence," with its she introduced on "Grace in Gravity," soulful country funk ( "We All Fall that is more concerned with rhythm, sparse tinklings, offers light- however the 1991 debut album by folk -pop Down," "The Boogie Man ") and texture and layering than with lyrical dim -at the end of the tunnel. "Disas- duo the Story, which Brooke co- sweeping ballads ( "She's Leaving ") or melodic content. But the "interest- ter" is morbid, it's draining, it's yearn- founded with singer Jennifer Kim- than more schmaltzy fare ( "My ing" adjective, the kiss of death for so ing. We can't wait to go home and ball. Like most of these tunes, the Imagination," "Just Like You and many experimenting bands, is offset by brood in a corner with it. -CLT leadoff number combines the Me "). The title cut is a subtle, tender irresistible grooves and a penchant for intimacy of a first take with textured ble. The quartet does stretch some- beauty, and steel, organ, mandolin good, basic fun. The tracks on "Tripping 90 DAY MEN and multi -hued embellishments that what by adding wah -wah licks here and other producer's touches bring Tropicana," the band's U.S. debut Panda Park are looped and layered into an evoca- and there ( "Chasing After," "Awake ") life to top -shelf cuts like "What Ever album, mix Colombian rhythms -from PRODUCER: John Congleton tive soundscape. Brooke's third re- and stepping into bluegrass territory Happened" and the atmospheric "A cumbia to champeta-with rock gui- Southern 28102-1 lease on homespun Bad Dog (given a ( "The Chain" and "Before "). But Lover's Clown." There are some truly tars, funk and electronic for a mix that RELEASE DATE: Feb. 24 distribution push from Verve), the Tantric should have pushed more to inspired moments: "Everything I has far more musical depth and sophis- The piano work on "Panda Park," the album features the haunting "Sleep- differentiate this set from " Tantric," Need" is Black at the top of his tication than that of many of the third full -length from Chicago's 90 ing With the Light On," the show - which established the band as one game, and he flaunts his creative group's counterparts. Like Kinky Day Men, serves as a sort of launch- stopping ballad "No Net Below," the that can rock with midtempo, freedom with the soulful commen- (which it resembles in intent but not in ing pad, lifting the band's dour gui- buoyant rocker "Everything I Wanted" acoustic-laced tunes. Though the tary "Haywire." Without question, sound), Superlitio uses English tars into more spaced -out, psychedelic and a stunning piano /mandolin ren- plucky "Change the World" and "Spend My Time" more than solidi- liberally, especially in the more repeti- territory. With each release, the dition of the Alan Parsons Project "Alright" fall into this category, they fies Black's stature as a cornerstone tive dance tracks (like the forgettable experimental quartet has gradually radio hit "Eye in the Sky. " -DO remain winners. -CLT country artist. -RW "House.era "). Hard to say if it's a ploy. come to rely more heavily on Andy Regardless, it doesn't benefit the music. Lansangan's piano artistry. His The fact is, this group needs no gim- instrument zig -zags around the min- indulgent sounds of the Pop Group and McElroy, attempts to put a new- millen- include Château Flight's "Petit Pays" micks to be heard. -LC imal guitars of "Even Time Ghost Public Image Ltd. The grooves are less nium sheen on the group's signature -whose underwater sound is a sly Can't Stop Wagner" and destroys the compelling, and all too often the tracks mix of R &B, new jack swing, hip -hop, nod to the geographical reality of * VICTOR SOLEIL rhythmic tension of "Chronological are subsumed in a mire of noisy effects. pop and rock. On "All U See" and Evora's island home-and an ebul- Victor Soleil Disorder" with a heartbreakingly Liars appear to be groping for their "Dissed Him," the hipness factor lient take on the chestnut "Besame PRODUCERS: Jorge Espino, Victor Soleil classical arrangement. Lansangan sound here. Let's hope their next move sounds forced and unnatural. But En Mucho," courtesy of Señor Coconut, Catalina CR042 tackles the group's instrumental will be to return to the more accessi- Vogue's trademark shimmering har- who spikes the song with instantly RELEASE DATE: Jan. 27 deconstruction with astounding ble, beat -driven music they made on monies roar back into play on the sul- recognizable samples of 1950s Not all Latin music coming out of grace and positions 90 Day Men their bow. -CM try, sassy "Ooh Lala" and "Stop." The mambo king Pérez Prado. Also note- Texas is Tejano or regional Mexican. somewhere between Sonic Youth and rock -flavored "New Day Callin' " and a worthy is François K.'s soulful mix of Victor Soleil, a brand -new artist on Roxy Music. One downfall: The vocals cover of Guy's "Piece of My Love" (here "Sangue de Beirona." The energy of indie Catalina, plays acoustic, melodic of bassist Rob Lowe and guitarist RIO/HIP-HOP titled "I Do Love You ") are also worth several tracks lags, however, and no pop and boasts a soulful, velvety voice Brian Case are sometimes so alien checking out.-GM fewer than three selections are that he places well upfront in the mix. that they're distracting. -TM EN VOGUE remixes of one tune, "Angola." But But the true strength of this unas- Soulflower most important, all these thick set- suming debut is its catchy, well - LIARS PRODUCERS: various DANCE/ELECTRONIC tings veil the power and beauty of crafted pop songs that immediately They Were Wrong, So We Drowned 33rd Street Records /Bayside Entertainment Evora's whiskey -dark voice, and she sound familiar, not out of triteness PRODUCER: David Sitek Distribution 80640333262 CESARIA EVORA doesn't need the intercession. AT but strong melody lines. Soleil leans Mute 9235 RELEASE DATE: Feb. 24 Club Sodade toward soft pop /rock, as with the RELEASE DATE: Feb. 24 Before Destiny's Child, there was En PRODUCERS: various opening "Cuando Estoy Contigo," The sophomore release by the New Vogue. The female quartet from San Bluebird /Arista Associated Labels COUNTRY with its country rock guitars and feel, York -based funk/art -rock quartet Liars Francisco's Bay Area ruled the R &B/ 82876 529 572 which are prevalent throughout. The marks a gigantic step backward. The pop airwaves in the early '90s, thanks RELEASE DATE: Feb. 10 CROSS CANADIAN RAGWEED single "Te Extraño" -also included in group's late-2001 debut "They Threw to such hits as "Hold On," "My Lovin' " The tiny nation of Cape Verde claims Soul Gravy its English version, "I Need You" - Us All in a Trench and Stuck a Monu- and "Whatta Man." Original Voguers one international star: Cesaria Evora, PRODUCERS: Mike McClure, Cross can work easily on Latin pop radio, ment on Top" was a generally com- Cindy Herron and Terry Ellis join new who earned international renown in Canadian Ragweed although it has rock -ballad under- pelling and listenable (and, at times, member Rhona Bennett ( "The Jamie the 1990s. Now comes a fleet of Dis Universal South 02488 tones. In contrast, "Soñar" is a dance danceable) take on the post -punk Foxx Show ") on the group's first (non - to pay homage to Evora, the "queen RELEASE DATE: March 2 track that doesn't really jibe with the writhings of Gang of Four. Here, the holiday) studio album since the 2000 of morna" (the melancholy songs of CCR's Universal South follow -up to down -to -earth feel of this disc. It is a band's influences remain just as obvi- release "Masterpiece Theater." The set, her native land), with a set of 12 2002's killer disc "Purple" evokes saw- small glitch on a wonderful debut ous, but they now seem to be skewing whose producers include En Vogue house and lounge remixes. The witti- dust floors, cold beer and sweaty, ear- that deserves to be heard. -LC toward the more abrasive and s e l f - creators Denzil Foster and Thomas est and most worthwhile tracks ringing roadhouse nights. "Number" (Continued on next page)

Susanne Ault, Leila Cobo, Gordon Ely, Deborah Evans Price, Rashaun Hall, Jill Kipnis, Todd Martens, Gail Mitchell, Chris Morris, Dan Ouellette, Chuck Taylor, Bram Teitelman, Christa L Titus, Anastasia Tsioulcas, CONTRIBUTORS- Philip van Vleck, Ray Waddell, Christopher Walsh. ESSENTIALS: Releases deemed by the review editors to deserve special attention on the basis of musical merit and/or Billboard chart potential.VITAL REISSUES: Rereleased albums of special artistic, archival and commercial interest and outstanding collections of works by one or more artists. PICKS (O.): 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. All albums commercially available in the U.S. are eligible. Send album review copies and singles review copies to Michael Paoletta (Billboard, 770 Broadway, 6th floor, NewYork, N.Y. 10003) or to the writers in the appropriate bureaus.

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(Continued from preceding page) morning church music. "I'm Ready" is a funky mini- masterpiece. "I'm in JAZZ Love With Jesus" is stirring, Quiet SINGLES ESSENTIAL REVIEWS Storm R &B, while "Heal the Land" is a deeply moving ballad. The Grays and Edited by Michael Paoletta TAKASHI their protégés tie it all together with a Storm Zone thread of continuity and inspiration PRODUCER: Takashi that is one of this year's most pleasant POP Blue Note 7087 618308 and promising surprises. -GE RELEASE DATE: Feb. 10 CLAY AIKEN The Way (4:06) Takashi Matsunaga is a 17- year -old PRODUCER: Steve Morales jazz pianist/prodigy, and "Storm VITAL REISSUES WRITERS: S. Morales, E. Iglesias, Zone" is his Blue Note debut. Takashi K. DioGuardi, D. Siegel appears here in a trio setting, with GEORGE HARRISON PUBLISHERS: various Daiki Yasukagawa on bass and Junji The Dark HorseYears, 1976 -1992 RCA 59353 (CD promo) Hirose on drums. The three -piece PRODUCERS: various Radio was downright obstinate about configuration is always a superb Capitol 97051 adding Clay Aiken's "Invisible," but its opportunity for a jazz pianist to RELEASE DATE: Feb. 24 undeniable hitworthy appeal at last shine, and Takashi doesn't disap- lino-and -a -half years after his untimely earned the uptempo gem a place on SARAH MCLACHLAN Stupid (3:26) NERD She Wants to Move (3:33) point. He's a fluent player and a very death, the six albums that George Har- the charts. Follow -up "The Way" PRODUCER: Pierre Marchand PRODUCERS: the Neptunes promising composer. All nine songs rison recorded for his own Dark Horse more closely typifies the qualities that WRITER: S. McLachlan WRITERS: R Williams, C. Hugo on "Storm Zone" are Takashi origi- label are reissued featuring digitally made Aiken an "American Idol" victor PUBLISHER: Sony /ATV Songs, Tyde PUBLISHERS: Waters of Nazareth nals, and there are notable emotional remastered audio and bonus tracks. The (if not a winner), with its dramatic, Music, SOCAN /BMI Publishing /EMI -Blackwood Music/ and stylistic variations from tune to albums -"331/3," "George Harrison," skyscraping vocal, lovesick thematics Arista 82876 -59146 -2 (CD promo) Careers -BMG Music Publishing/ tune. Especially strong tracks include "Somewhere in England," "Gone Trop - and classic pop production -truly a For those who think Sarah McLach- Raynchaser admin. by Careers -BMG the Iberian flavor of "Southern po," "Cloud Nine" and "Live in Japan"- teen dream. As always, Aiken is a pro, lan's "Fallen" and Dido's "White Music Publishing, BMI Cross," the truly stormy soul of the are available individually or as part of singing as if he has been in the biz for Flag" -while beautiful -feel too Virgin 18406 (CD promo) title track, the bop -like energy of this deluxe boxed set, which also decades. Reportedly, this is Aiken's much like the same soft-spoken The axiom "Those who can, do, those "Blues for Whales" and Takashi's includes an exclusive DVD and booklet. favorite song on his double -platinum song, here comes a distinctive rocker who can't, produce" does not apply wonderfully melodic homage to the While the work of the Beatles will forev- "Measure of a Man"; also note the co- from the former's latest album, to the Neptunes. The duo of Pharrell late Michel Petrucciani, "New Morn- er overshadow its members' solo efforts, writing credit by Enrique Iglesias. "Afterglow." McLachlan's "Stupid" Williams and Chad Hugo steps from ing." "Storm Zone" is a fine U.S. Harrison's late- 1970s/1980s recordings Radio is likely to resist play of Aiken, starts innocently enough, as her behind the boards (again) and picks debut for Takashi, showcasing an contain several forgotten or overlooked whose popularity is polarizing, but trademark whispery yet startlingly up its instruments -as well as child- artist whose creative output should gems. In addition to such hits as the the young artist has certainly done crystal -clear voice eases into a hood friend Shay -to rock out as invigorate the jazz world for many whimsical "Crackerbox Palace," "Blow his job. A total show -stopper. -CT quiet melody. After a minute, how- alternative hip -hop act N *E *R *D. years to come. -PVV Away" and the "Cloud Nine" track "Got ever, the drums previously marking "She Wants to Move" previews the My Mind Set on You," deep cuts such as * GAVIN DeGRAW I Don't Want time explode into crashes, and key- act's forthcoming album, "Fly or the beautiful "Your Love Is Forever" and to Be (3:38) boards rise up into a glorious Die "; the track has the power to take BLUES "Dark Sweet Lady" (both from "George PRODUCER: Mark Endert mania of sounds. But the song fans to outer space and back. Lead Harrison ") are sprinkled throughout. WRITER: G. DeGraw loses points with its lyrical famil- vocalist Williams, known for his Cur- ERIC BIBB, RORY BLOCK & MARIA Also in abundance is Harrison's out- PUBLISHER: G. DeGraw Music /Warner- iarity. While sung with gusto, lines tis Mayfield -esque falsetto, delivers a MULDAUR standing guitar playing: The influence Tamerlane Music, BMI like "How stupid could I be ... smooth whisper here, backed by Sisters & Brothers of Indian music and his unerring 1 Records MD1- 58848 -2 (CD promo) That you're no good for me /But dirty guitar licks and a steadfast PRODUCER: Randy Labbe melodic sensibility created a unique As the theme song for the WB teen TV you're the only one I see" are too drum track. The single's sole draw - Telarc 83588 style, particularly expressed in his taste- soap "One Tree Hill," Gavin DeGraw's expected coming from a such a back-if it is indeed a drawback -is RELEASE DATE: Feb. 24 ful slide work. Equally plentiful are his single will likely get pigeonholed as master storyteller as McLachlan. that it fails to fall into any particular "Sisters & Brothers" brings together spiritually inclined lyrics, always yearn- lightweight fluff. But who cares? "I Yet the fervor that she plows into radio format. Of course, that didn't three exceptionally talented blues ing for existential understanding. The Don't Want to Be," which is culled the song gives it plenty of unique stop OutKast's "Hey Ya!" from artists -Eric Bibb, Rory Block and boxed set's DVD and booklet feature from DeGraw's debut album, "Chari- character to go around. -SA becoming a smash. -RH Maria Muldaur -and backs them with rare or previously unseen visuals. -CW ot," is rousing and immediately another trio: Chris Burns (piano, catchy. Molding spirited piano and Wurlitzer), Michael "Mudcat" Ward crunching guitar harmonies into a bass lines remain intact and drummer her hands greasy up underneath a (upright bass) and Per Hanson DVD soaring chorus, the 26- year -old Chad Sexton gives the song an easy- hood/I bet she never listens to (drums). The result is 13 cool tracks singer /songwriter has legitimate going flow that the 1989 original Merle." Womack has one of the most -some gospel, some blues -that are INTOLERABLE CRUELTY skills. Plus, his ballsy self -confidence lacked. This new version remains faith- glorious country female voices to as soulful as Sunday morning in a Universal 22814 in the chorus ( "I don't want to be any- ful enough for Cure fans to accept, yet come along since Tammy Wynette country church. Particularly fresh RELEASE DATE: Feb. 10 thing other than what I've been trying deviates just enough from 311's signa- and Loretta Lynn. Like those leg- moments begin with Muldaur's rendi- The back and forth verbal hooks and to be ") is a strong, welcome departure ture sound for the band's fans to endary predecessors, she has a knack tion of "Bessie's Advice" (penned by jabs that stars George Clooney and from the genre's overwhelming num- embrace. Already a top 20 modern rock for combining vulnerability and Muldaur and Bibb) and her swinging Catherine Zeta -Jones throw at each ber of sensitive -guy ballads. DeGraw's track, the song could easily play at AC sassy strength. Womack is the right cover of "Get Up Get Ready." Bibb other in this film come across so real- ego almost crosses the line when he and top 40 as well. "Love Song" will girl for country radio. And this is the contributes a fine version of Dylan's istically because of superb casting. sings, "All I have to do is think of me also be included on 311's greatest -hits right song. -DEP "Gotta Serve Somebody," while Block This point and others are explored in and I have peace of mind," but the set, due in June.-BT does a superb job with the country the featurette "A Look Inside Intolera- overall effect is comical; it adds an blues "Rolling Log" and combines ble Cruelty," which is a rather thin appropriate amount of complication AC with Muldaur on her original "Trav- overview of the making of the film. A to the simple pleasure of it all. SA COUNTRY elin' Woman Blues." When the trio separate feature about the movie's PHIL COLLINS No Way Out (4:17) joins together on the gospel numbers wardrobe design reveals that LEE ANN WOMACK The Wrong PRODUCERS: Phil Collins, Chris Montan "Rock Daniel" and "My Sisters and Clooney's look was based on Cary ROCK Girl (3:00) WRITER: R Collins Brothers," well, that sweet vibe is Grant's in "Indiscreet." If viewers were PRODUCER: Byron Gallimore PUBLISHER: Walt Disney, ASCAP what this CD is all about. PW jarred by the choice of Zeta- Jones' N. 311 Love Song (3:27) WRITERS: L. Rose, R McLaughlin Walt Disney Records /Hollywood wedding dress in the film, that was PRODUCER: Nick Hexum PUBLISHERS: Sony /ATV Sounds, Hills - 03M561100 (CD promo) intended. The disc includes several WRITERS: various boro Valley Music, SESAC; Sony/ATV Phil Collins wrote the definitive AC GOSPEL outtakes in which Clooney's comedic PUBLISHERS: Fiction Songs /BMG Songs, Songs, Cake Taker Music, Corn Country ballad with his 1999 "Tarzan" timing truly shines. Other extras are ASCAP Music, BMI anthem, "You'll Be in My Heart" and NEW DIRECTION cast and filmmaker biographies and Maverick/Volcano 59957 -2 (CD promo) MCA MCNR-02507 -2 (CD promo) waved the wand again with the top Rain DVD -ROM features. JK The soundtrack to the latest Adam Womack teams for the first time five "Look Through My Heart," the PRODUCERS: Percy Gray, Jeral Gray Sandler/Drew Barrymore movie, "50 with producer Byron Gallimore (Tim first single from the 2003 Disney ani- Gospo Centric 7575170056 First Dates," features songs from the McGraw, Faith Hill) on this single mated flick "Brother Bear." Follow - main theme to RELEASE DATE: Feb. 24 Biliboard.com '80s reinterpreted with a reggae twist. from her forthcoming greatest -hits up "No Way Out," the Brothers Percy and Jeral Gray, along No stranger to reggae rhythms during package, due May 4. The result easily that film, pulls similar punches, with with their 40 -plus vocal ensemble and Eamon, "I Don't Want You Back" the course of its career, 311's take on takes its place among the other gems its life- affirming lyric and bombastic band, make their Gospo Centric debut (Jive) the Cure's "Love Song" is a natural col- on the collection. Written by Pat chorus (complete with gospel choir). after two late -'90s efforts failed to laboration. With the exception of the McLaughlin and Liz Rose, "The Formulaic it is, but altogether lovely Indigo Girls, "All That We Let In" attract serious attention. As songwrit- tempo and some guitar accents, 311's Wrong Girl" is a tale about a guy -and few do it as convincingly as ers and musical directors of the (Epic) version doesn't divert far from the who seems to have it all, but Worn - Collins. Adult contemporary radio group, the twosome show themselves Trans Am, "Liberation" (Thrill original. Vocalist Nick Hexum channels ack is not so sure. Witness these remains a dedicated ally, so there's this to be a masters of an eclectic musical mix. Jockey) the yearning vocals of Cure frontman lines: "Does she like fishing, four no reason not to expect "My Hands" is jumping, Sunday- Robert Smith perfectly, the guitar and wheelin' in the woods/Would she get bear of a hit. -CT

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The Backbeat EXECUTIVE Fashion Spotlight TURNTABLE.. Olympus Fashion Week took New York by storm Feb. 6 -13. Music stars were out in force for fashion - related events and runway shows for top designers' fall 2004 collections. The Feb. 9 Marc Jacobs show attracted stars like Deborah Cox, Russell Simmons and Incubus lead singer Brandon Boyd. On the same day, Billy Joel and Joan Jett were part of the scene at Oscar de la Renta's showcase. On Feb. 11, Baby Phat attracted the likes of Damon Dash, Ja Rule, Rev. Run of Run -D.M.C. and hip -hop mogul Simmons, who is the husband of Baby Phat creative director Kimora Lee Simmons. R.E.M. lead singer Michael Stipe went to the Feb. 9 launch for Alice Temperley's shop at Henri Bendel, and he was in the front row of Libertine's Feb. 10 runway show. Mya took in shows by Luca Luca (also attended by Ja Rule and Cox), Sass & Bide and Helen Yarmak. Eve was also an event -hopping fashionista: She went to PUBLISHING: ASCAP in New York sales/sell -thru at Lions Gate Home shows for Donna Karan, Carlos Miele (with Cox and names Carolyn Jensen VP of Entertainment. Maxwell also attending) and Heatherette. Vanessa human resources. She was group Williams checked out the new Carmen Marc Valvo col- human resources director for CONCERT PROMOTION: House lection Feb. 12, while Patti LaBelle stopped by the Feb. HarperCollins F'ublishers U.K. of Blues Concerts in San Diego 13 Zang Toi showcase. names Chris Moore VP of tal- Foxy Brown mingled at the Feb. 12 Fusha show with Incubus vocalist Brandon Boyd, right, takes in a front -row HOME VIDEO: First Look Home ent. He was a concert promoter Wyclef Jean, and she and Mya were among the party- view with his girlfriend, supermodel Carolyn Murphy, at Entertainment in Los Angeles at Frank Productions. goers at a Feb. 10 celebration for Louis Vuitton's 150th the Marc Jacobs show. (Photo: Dimitrios Kambouris/ names Michael Katchman VP of anniversary. Ja Rule checked out the latest collection Wirelmage.com) sales /sell -thru. le was VP of INDEPENDENT PUBLICITY: Dera, from Maurice Malone Feb. 10, and Kelis was spotted sales /sell -thru f)r Lions Gate Roslan & Campion Public Rela- Feb. 12 at shows for Calvin Klein and Heatherette. Home Entertainment. tions in New York ups Christo- CARLA HAY First Look in Los Angeles also pher Roslan and Eileen Campion appoints Marty E attilo sales man- to co- presidents and managing ager/sell -thru. Fie was director of partners. They were associates.

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Singer/songwriter John Gregory should strike just the right chord for fans of meaningful lyrics and guitar- based rock. His 11 -track debut on Atlantic Records, "Pictures From Home" (due Feb. 24), is arresting in its Eve, left, and Roc -a -Fella Records co- founder Damon Dash over-arching realness.The album is are all smiles at the Feb.11 opening of the Louis Vuitton chock -full of strong musical accompa- store on Fifth Avenue. (Photo: Kevin Mazur/Wirelmage.com) niment, with Paul Bushnell (Faith Hill, Jewel) and Chris Chaney (lane's Addiction) on bass, Kenny Aronoff Not fashion ... (John Mellencamp) on drums and Rami Jaffe (the Wallflowers) on organ.The songs are largely autobio- CHRISTINA and MISSY 1111011 AMEBA graphical- dealing with relationships Christina Awllera, left, and Missy Elliott partied Feb. and striving to react goals -but universally relatable. Lead single "Ride of Your 11 zt NewYcric's Ace Gallery to celebrate the launch of Life" was used for oi-air promotion for CBS' "The Amazing Race" and the WB's M.A.C's revr Viva Glam'J lip products, which arrive at "OneTree Hill "durin J May sweeps last year.The song was also featured on

retal it M 3rd . Aguilera, Elliott, Boy George, super - Atlantic's soundtrack -o Warner Bros. Pictures' 2003 film "What a Girl Wants." model Linia Evangelista and actress Chloë Sevigny "Ride of Your Life" was introduced to select hot AC and modern AC radio stations recently silneii deals to be spokespersons for Viva Glam last November, and G-egory will begin visiting such radio outlets in the next few V.Th? new ac :ampaign debuts in April. Proceeds from weeks. He briefly tocred with Stevie Nicks as a member of the 1990s band Cal- Piano man Billy Joel, left, arrives with fiancée Kate Lee, Viva Glam pniucts benefit the M.A.0 AIDS Fund. ifornia, which was s fined to two separate record deals before disbanding. Like center, and daughter Alexa Ray Joel at the Oscar de la (Photo: Keiir Mazur/Wirelmage.com) the theme of his albim's closing track, "Living Proof, "Gregory hopes this is his Renta show. (Photo: Dimitrios Kambouris/Wirelmage.com) time to make it. JILL KIPNIS

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BY CARLA HAY leased by SpiritHouse and can be purchased at spirit - houserecords.com. NEW YORK -The new SpiritHouse Records is aiming The label was born as a natural extension of Spirit- to stand out from other independent labels by offering House Productions, the Easthampton recording studio music to audiences that are hungry for roots -oriented founded in 1995 and run by producer /engineer Berni- rock and world music. ni, who previously worked at the Hit Factory record- The first two albums from the Easthampton, Mass. - ing studio in New York. based label are "The Q People: A Tribute to NRBQ" and "Cathedral" from Americana -influenced rock band Q -ING UP THE PROJECT Ware River Club. Both are due March 9. "NRBQ had hired me to mix one of their records, Co- founded by Danny Bernini and Paul McNamara, so I had a history with them," Bernini explains. "They SpiritHouse Records is distributed by Alternative Dis- were adamant about not being the ones to pick the tribution Alliance (ADA). Landing a deal to release the artists who would be on this [tribute] album. They NRBQ tribute album was a major coup for the label. didn't want to throw their own party." Veteran rock band NRBQ has been cited by dozens Bernini continues, "We went down a list of artists of musicians as a major influence. Acts featured cov- who were big NRBQ fans, and most of them said `yes' ering NRBQ songs on "The Q People" include Bonnie right away." Raitt, Los Lobos, Widespread Panic, Steve Earle and To help market the album, SpiritHouse hired inde- A SCENE FROM THE NEW MIDWAY AMUSEMENT GAMES TITLE `NBA BALLERS' R.E.M. guitarist Mike Mills. pendent promoter Michael Ehrenberger, who is work- "The Q People" also features NRBQ covers by Yo ing with the record label's in -house promotion La Tengo, Settie, Ware River Club, Ron Sexsmith staffer Dave Witthaus. "The Q People" and King Radio, J Mascis and the cast of Nickelodeon "Cathedral" are being serviced to college 'Gallers' Brings Plenty cartoon series "SpongeBob SquarePants." Tom radio, public radio and trifle -A formats. Kenny, the voice of SpongeBob, was once an For "The Q People," SpiritHouse will offer opening act for NRBQ as a stand -up comedian. a promotional Q&A CD with Kenny. The label "Cathedral" is the third album from East- is also planning a 30- minute iromotional Of Music For Gameplay hampton -area band Ware River Club. The radio show featuring interviews with artists band's self -released previous two on "The Q People." BY STEVE TRAIMAN [Chicago] and met Midway's John- albums-"Don't Take It Easy" and its ADA will provide digital distribution and ny Vignocchi," MC Supernatural self-titled debut -have been rere- (Continued on page 53) Midway Amusement Games' recalls. "I had a ball writing a "NBA Bailers" hits stores April 5 song and doing the game as the for the PlaySta- announcer." tion 2 and Xbox Jurassic 5 con- console platforms, EXCLUSIVE tributed the game's with Interscope's theme song, "We Jurassic 5 and 10 other develop- Love Those NBA Bailers." Some of the ing artists contributing 19 origi- other tracks are Phife Dawg's "NBA nal tracks. Bailout," Jatis' "Skills Like This" and A special "NBA Bailers" sound- "Way Beyond the Court," Jax's "We track CD will be exclusive to Wal- Can Do This!," Point Mart as a gift with the purchase Game's "You a Bal- of the videogame. ler Right," Jelly MTV taped a "Making Joe's "Floss Out," of NBA Bailers" piece Nikki F.C.I.'s "Hol- during the Feb. 13 -15 la at Me," Big Guy's National Basketball "Rags 2 Riches," Assn. All -Star weekend 4Pound's "It'z on in Los Angeles, where Now," Iron Fist's Midway sponsored Mag- "Getcha Game ic Johnson's gala at the Face On," Kenny Peterson Automotive Knox's "Shake Museum before the Feb. the Glass," Ness' 15 game at Staples Center. "My House" The game's bonus and "It's the DVD section will feature Life," Raskal's a live -action performance "Bailin Outta video of the original "NBA Control," Bailers Theme" by MC Jsin Sinatra's `Where Ware River Club: Taking the Supernatural, who is also You At" and Buck's "So You Want to independent- labè`t route the in -game announcer. Be a Baller." "I was introduced to the `NBA "This agreement [with Wal-Marti Bailers' project while working will also further Midway's goal of with Jurassic 5 on a show in (Continued on page 52)

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We weren't aware that polyvinyl Conrad and Rhys Chatham and splendid box "Goodbye, Babylon" Norfolk & Western, Tracker, Holy Mandell, who is currently tour- chloride is part of the periodic table, elegantly packaged single -disc col- (The Indies, Billboard, Sept. 13, Sons and Manta Ray. ing the United States, will issue a but indie label Table of the Ele- lections by John Fahey, Faust, 2003) -on "Sweet Morning, Infi- Flameshovel Records is a Chica- new album later this year. Her ments (TOTE) has set us straight. Keiji Haim and Derek Bailey, nite Day," a 10- CD/DVD compila- go -based rock label that is home to releases were previously available As part of its 10th-anniversary among others. tion devoted to Southern "sacred Viza -Noir, the Race, Judah Johnson through Bayside. celebration, TOTE is issuing a limit- TOTE has also had ample experi- harp" singing. and Low Skies. ed- edition series of one-sided vinyl ence in the release of vinyl, having TOTE is handled by THE INDIE BOOKSHELF II: After we LPs featuring some well -known issued Revenant Records' product SC Distribution in took a look a couple of weeks names in experimental music. in LP form. Bloomington, Ind. back at a pair of new books aimed Founded in Atlanta and currently Label founder Jeff Hunt says that at the indie -label neophyte (The based in Madison, Wis., TOTE has TOTE will fete itself with two series SOUTHERN -BOUND: The Indies, Billboard, Feb. 7), we ran long specialized in left -field music. of vinyl LPs named after rows in the Southern Records in into industry veteran Keith Holz- It has released elaborate boxed table of the elements. Chicago has signed man, who alerted us to a new sets devoted to the work of Tony Inaugurated last November, the exclusive distribution Indies. book of his own. Lanthanides series will include sin- agreements with four Holzman -the principal at gle- sided, transparent, silk - new labels. management consulting firm screened albums, produced in edi- Alien8 Recordings in By Chris Morris Solutions Unlimited and a former tions of 800 to 2,000 units, by Montreal is an experi- [email protected] executive at ROM, Discovery and Fahey, Chatham, Loren Connors, mental rock/electronic Elektra Records (where he Mike Kelley and others. imprint whose acts worked with his brother Jac A second series, the Actinides, include Merzbow and Acid Mothers MANDELL MAKES A MOVE: Redeye Holzman) -has authored "The will kick off in November. It will be Temple. Southern will cover U.S. Distribution in Graham, N.C., has Complete Guide to Starting a devoted to interpretations of works distribution for Alien8. picked up distribution of four Record Company." by such modern composers as John The other three new labels will albums by one of the Indies' Holzman's 235 -page tome is a Cage, Frederic Rzewsld, Iannis be handled exclusively in North favorite chanteuses, Los Angeles - crisply written and comprehensive Xenakis, Anthony Braxton and America. based singer/songwriter Eleni Man- look at label basics, from creating a Steve Reich. Chicago -based Chocolate Indus- dell. business plan to putting records on Hunt says the performers will tries releases hip -hop and electronic Mandell's albums "Wishbone" the street. include new classical and rock music; it has put out titles by (Zedtone/Mr. Charles, 1999), It is available for $44.95 as a spi- artists. Funkstörung, Prefuse 73, El -P, DJ "Thrill" (Zedtone, 2000), ral -bound book or for $29.95 as a This spring, TOTE will collabo- Food, Atmosphere and Tortoise. "Snakebite" (Zedtone, 2002) and downloadable e -book (in Adobe PDF rate with Dust -to- Digital-the Filmguerrero in Portland, Ore., "Country for True Lovers" (Zedtone, form). For more information, check Atlanta label that issued last year's features cinematic -style music by 2003) are now out through Redeye. out recordcompanystartup.com.

popular '80s arcade classic. Gameplay On the Midway sports side, Roadrunner band Dry uataD End Kill Logic did its own twisted take on "Take Me out Continued from page 51 to the Ballgame" for "MLB SlugFest 2003," and the soundtrack to "NHL Hitz 2003" let players select with r One -Stop? tunes from the game's jukebox by such acts as Moby, helping the up- and -coming music talent featured on Incubus and Rob Zombie. the game's soundtrack," Midway marketing VP Mona Midway also scored with Arista's Adema, which Hamilton says. gave a mini -concert at the 2002 E3 games expo fea- "Although there is no current plan to cross -pro- turing "Immortal," an original song penned for mote the soundtrack with the game," she adds, "this is an obvious attempt by Midway to personally extend an opportunity for a number of underground urban talents to display their work in the mass market of a National Taylor is videogames." Baker& movies, distributor of music, As part of an extensive marketing plan, all 19 service and books with 3 music tracks will be provided to MTV for use in its centers and the deepest "Making Of' segment. catalog in the industry. The music is being used in all of Midway's marketing materials, including the TV spot and trailers to none. Customer care second on the "NBA Ballers" segment of a gameplay demo disc to be distributed with OXM, the Official Xbox * 200,000 unique music, Magazine. DVD and video SKU's Officially licensed by the NBA and NBA Legends, on -hand. "NBA Ballers" takes the game out of the arenas and lets players go one on one with 60 current NBA * Music, Movies, Books from one superstars and 24 all -time league legends in some of source. their most lavish "cribs." Callus today The first ever "storymode" in a licensed sports at... game lets players live the fantasy life of an NBA 1- 800 -775 -2600 ext.2151 superstar from rags to riches as they play their way to the top.

MUSIC A BIG PART OF GAMES A SCENE FROM THE VIDEOGAME 'NBA BALLERS' Midway's involvement with top bands began nearly four years ago with Island/Def Jam's Saliva doing "Mortal Kombat" that was released in early 2003. a remake of the original "Peter Gunn" theme for "Spy At last May's E3, mini -concerts featured A &M/ BAKER &TAYLOR www.htol.corn Hunter," with an exclusive instrumental mix CD sin- Interscope's Vanessa Carlton, who performed an orig- gle for Target pre -sell orders. inal song she wrote for "Spy Hunter 2," and Flip /Gef- Black Black Records' Trigger provided an original fen's Cold, which wrote an original track for "Psi - techno song for "Defender," a new, 3D version of the Ops," both due this spring.

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www.americanradiohistory.com Retail Baker & Taylor Wants To Beef Up Its Music Biz Baker & Taylor has created a ance on the revolver now stands at Baker & Taylor does not break out In focusing on its music business, center in Pleasant Prairie, Wis., just music group in an apparent $120 million. revenue by product line, but Bill- the company is seeking to grow its outside of Chicago. attempt to expand its smallest In 2003, Baker & Taylor generated board estimates that the firm gener- business to independent stores, Musicland chairman Eric Weis- business segment. $42 million in earnings before interest, ated $75 million of its $1.2 billion in which was up 16% last year from the man says that the chain chose Deluxe Since Chicago -based investment taxes, depreciation and amortization fiscal 2003 sales from music, with the previous year. Also, Baker & Taylor Media not only for its lower operating firm Willis Stein & Partners on sales of $1.2 billion. That is up from significantly larger portion of sales saw 15% growth in its consumer- costs and better supply -line control acquired Baker & Taylor last July, the the $38.6 million in ebitda it had on coming from books and video. Over- fulfillment sales for online retailers. but also for its ability to handle Charlotte, N.C. -based wholesaler has sales of $1.1 billion the previous year, all, 2003 sales were up 7.9% from It supplies the top 10 online retailers, diverse product lines. been streamlining operations and try- according to the company handout it is $1.1 billion in 2002. including amazon.com. Musicland vice chairman Danny ing to expand its music business, providing at meetings with the majors. Baker & Taylor does break out rev- The company also plans to which is significantly enue by distribution segment. The expand its racking/category man- smaller than its book and company's documents state that agement business and boost music video operations. I retailers accounted for $641.1 million sales into its bookstore channel. That is the word from in sales in fiscal 2003, up 18.9% from Baker says increasing demand for Baker & Taylor's manage- Reta the $539.3 million it totaled in 2002. music and video from its institu- ment team, which has Its institutional business-to tional customers is helping. been making the rounds to libraries and schools-generated the majors to tell its story. eck_ $561.4 million, down 3.4% from SPEAKING OF WAREHOUSES: The Company executives were $575.2 million in fiscal 2002. Musicland Group has chosen Deluxe unavailable for comment. Baker & Taylor's current man- Media Services to provide warehous- Willis Stein bought By Ed Christman agement team consists of chair - ing, fulfillment and returns process- Baker & Taylor for $255 echristman @billboard.com man/president/CEO Richard Willis, ing for its 950 stores. million from the Carlyle executive VP/CFO Robert Agres, Musicland, which currently Group. According to executive VP of distribution Arnie obtains those services from its WEISMAN: SEVERAL. REASONS FOR -HOICE Baker & Taylor documents, the corn - Gross margin in 2003 was 16.8%, Wight, fulfillment services VP old warehouse in Franklin, Ind., pany funded the acquisition with a while selling, general and administra- Ralph Mondeaux and George Coe, will transition to the new setup $115 million equity investment and tive expenses were 13.2 %. president of institutional sales. starting in April. Yarbrough directed a senior-level $140 million drawn down from the In fiscal 2004, Baker & Taylor esti- Steve Harkins, a longtime music When Best Buy transferred owner- executive team and retained Tomp- company's $200 million revolving mates that gross margin will be industry and Baker & Taylor veteran, ship of Musicland to Sun Capital, it kins Associates, a leading supply - credit facility, provided by LaSalle 16.5 %, while SG&A expenses will be is VP of music. Jim Ulsamer, the decided to keep the chain's ware- chain consultancy, to conduct a Bank Business Credit. 12.4 %, which will provide the compa- president of the retail division, retired house to service its own stores. search for a third -party logistics Since the acquisition, Willis Stein ny with $51.6 million in ebitda on in January, and the company is seek- Deluxe, owned by the Rank Organi- provider that would meet Musicland's has paid down $20 million. The bal- projected sales of $1.28 billion. ing a replacement. zation in Europe, has a distribution service requirements.

Namara say they are open to signing more acts this year. SpiritHouse Originally the plan was for "The Q Continued from page 51 People" to be released before March 9, but because of licensing issues, the street date was delayed. retail marketing for the label. The 'We had already scheduled [ "Cathe- SpiritHouse co- founders say they are dral"] to be released March 9, and we in discussions with Internet radio sites didn't want to put it off any longer," for streaming of the label's releases. Bemini explains. SpiritHouse will host a record - release party March 8 for 'The Q Peo- GOOD SPRITS ple" at the King King nightclub in Los Ware River Club lead singer /song- Angeles. NRBQ will attend, and Kenny writer Matt Hebert says the transition will host. Other acts to SpiritHouse was were scheduled to easy. appear but were `Major labels often "Danny Berni- not announced by ni produced our press time. take the artistry out first record, so McNamara ad- of the artist. We get he's kind of been mits that debuting a sixth member of a new label with to make the albums the band. When two albums on the he said he was same day was a we want to make.' starting a label, idea. we were excited daunting -MATT HEBHEBERT WARE RIVER CLUB "What we've because he's won- learned is to go derful to work with our instincts, in the tradition of with, and we know about his work [Arista Records founder] Clive Davis ethic and love for our songs." and [Sire Records founder] Seymour McNamara comments, 'We signed Stein. We have a real sense of belief in Ware River Club because it's a great the artists. Our business model is to live band, and Matt Hebert is one of associate with genuine music and find the best songwriters around. They a direct route to fans of this music." also tour like crazy." In addition to Ware River Club, Hebert explains that Ware River the label has signed world -music Club is taking the independent -label singer /songwriter Andrew Jones, route because "major labels often take New Accounts Call: reggae band Screaming Souls, Amer- the artistry out of the artist. We get to 800- 635 -9082 Fax: 954 -340 -7641 or visit us on the web at www.aent.corr ican /country act the Lonesome make the albums we want to make." Brothers and 17- year -old solo male Ware River Club will embark on a singer Threads. Bernini and Mc- U.S. tour in March.

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4 AtNumberl NUMBER 1 tVa 2 Weeks At Number 1 M NUMBER 1 4tr.2 Weeks Spanish =tt 1 1 DORA THE EXPLORER- DORA'S PIRATE ADVENTURE 2004 9.98 1 1 FIRST U.S VISIT CAPITOL VIDEO 99349 The Beatles 24.98 DVD PARAMOUNT HOME ENTERTAINMENT 79583 r 2 2 RUGRATS GO WILD 2003 19.98 NICKELODEON VIDEO/PARAMOUNT HOME ENTERTAINMENT 34052 3 LIVE IN TEXAS WARNER MUSIC VIDEO46563 Linkin Park 21.98CD/DVD 3 4 DVD SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS - THE SEASCAPE CAPERS 2004 9.98 Titles PARAMOUNT HOME ENTERTAINMENT 79953

4 5 CHARLIE BROWN VALENTINE 2004 12.98 3 2 WHEN THE SUN GOES DOWN BMG VIDEO57203 Kenny Chesney 6.98 DVD PARAMOUNT HOME ENTERTAINMENT 79703 6 BLUE'S CLUES: CLASSIC CLUES 2004 9.98 PARAMOUNT HOME ENTERTAINMENT 79573 In Demand THIS LEFT FEELS RIGHT UVE ISLAND VIDEO/UNIVERSAL MUSIC & VIDEO DIST 02409 Bon JOUI 16.98 DVD 7 DORA THE EXPLORER - RHYMES AND RIDDLES 2003 9.98 PARAMOUNT HOME ENTERTAINMENT 79053 BY JILL KIPNIS 5 4 PART II TVT RECORDS 02378 Lil Jon & The East Side Boyz 11.98 CD/DVD ELMO'S WORLD - ELMO HAS TWO! HANDS, EARS & FEET 2004 12.98 SONY WONDER 57243 3 POKEMON HEROES 2003 19.98 LOS ANGELES Nosotros queremos - 6 5 COLDPLAY MEMO CAPITOL VIDEO 99014 Coldplay 24.98 DVD /CD WALT DISNEY HOME ENTERTAINMENT/BUENAVISTA HOME ENTERTAINMENT 32758 G ' películas en español en DVD. 9 8 MICKEY & MINNIE'S SWEETHEART STORIES 2004 14.98 WALT DISNEY HOME ENTERTAINMENT/BUENA VISTA HOME ENTERTAINMENT 33829 The Hispanic community is saying GREATEST HITS VOLUME2 -DISC2 ARISTA RECORDS INC)OMG VIDEO 829/6 Alan J95 9S0 6.98 DVD 10 9 LEAPFROG: LETTER FACTORY VIDEO 2003 8.98 "we want more Spanish -language WARNER HOME VIDEO 34394

11 10 CITY OF LOST TOYS 2003 12.98 films on DVD," and major and inde- 8 6 PAST, PRESENT & FUTURE GEFFEN HOME VIDEO 001041 Rob Zombie 1&98CD/DVD PARAMOUNT HOME ENTERTAINMENT 875413 pendent distributors are complying. 12 13 BARBIE OF SWAN LAKE 2003 19.98 ARTISAN HOME ENTERTAINMENT 14470 liventieth Century Fox Home Enter- 9 10 AC/DC - UVE ATDONINGTONA3 EPIC MUSIC VIDEO/SONYMUSIC ENrertaNMENT56963 AC/DC 14.98 DVD 13 11 THE LAND BEFORE TIME X THE GREAT LONGNECK MIGRATION 2003 19.98 tainment just released three critically UNIVERSAL STUDIOS HOME VIDEO 61408 acclaimed Spanish -language films on 9 RIFESIOFRVIIIMFMBEYONDTHEGRFATSOUDEVICONMYSKILMAIRS68RA67sviaerviamMBm7a Pata 18.98CD/DVD 14 15 DORA THE EXPLORER: WISH ON A STAR 2001 9.98 NICKELODEON VIDEO /PARAMOUNT HOME ENTERTAINMENT 874673 DVD in the second wave of its Cinema 15 20 DORA THE EXPLORER - MEET DIEGO! 2003 12.98 14 CONCERT FOR GEORGE RHINO HOME VIDEO 70241 Various Artists 29.98 DVD PARAMOUNT HOME ENTERTAINMENT 79103 Latino line, while Ventura Distribution 16 25 WIGGLES TOP OF THE TOTS 2004 14.98 is adding to its 1-year -old, Spanish -lan- HIT ENTERTAINMENT 02521 guage Studio Latino arm through a UVE IN CONCERT- A 20 YEAR CELEBRATION eaNIONBMG vim mom hthaelW.Smib 16.98 DVD 17 14 CARE BEARS TO THE RESCUE 2003 9.98 UNITED AMERICAN VIDEO 60149 new deal with Spain's Lola Films. 18 16 DORA'S BACKPACK ADVENTURE 2002 9.98 "Disproportionately, the Hispanic 7 ARCOIRIS MUSICAL MEXICANO 2004 UNIVERSAL LATINO 210233 Various Artists 16.98CD /DVD NICKELODEON VIDEO/PARAMOUNT HOME ENTERTAINMENT 876853 19 12 STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE - GET WELL ADVENTURE 2003 12.98 community spends more on home 14 10 970198 FOXVIDEO 03744 entertainment [than other communi- 15 LED ZEPPEUN ATLANTIC VIDEO Led Zeppelin 29.98 DVD 20 23 STITCH! THE MOVIE 2003 22.98 WALT DISNEY HOME ENTERTAINMENT/BUENA VISTA HOME ENTERTAINMENT 27428 ties]," says Steve Feldstein, senior VP 5 ` VIDEO HITS CAPITOL CDEO9E73 Trace Adkins 5.98 DVD 21 FAIRLY ODD PARENTS: THE SUPERHERO SPECTACLE 2004 9.98 of marketing communications for PARAMOUNT HOME ENTERTAINMENT 79673 Fox. "The Hispanic film community 22 22 TOM AND JERRY: WHISKER'S AWAY 2003 9.98 6 11 THE REEL ME EPIC MUSIC VIDEO/SONY MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT90767 Jennifer Lopez 13.98 DVD /CD WARNER FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT/WARNER HOME VIDEO65718 is also churning out very creative films 23 21 LEAPFROG: TALKING WORDS FACTORY 2003 8.98 WARNER HOME VIDEO 34356 that appeal to the art -house crowd. 7 25 UVE AND SWINGIN: IWISEAILISI 0ELNW WMSICV E02e Rai(SiBadDE1 Nit &Salo DaiJ 25.98CO/DVD 24 17 JUNGLE BOOK 2 2003 24.98 This represents WALT DISNEY HOME ENTERTAINMENT/BUENA VISTA HOME EN I EHIAINMENT 22732 a huge opportu- 25 '`' WINNIE THE POOH - A VALENTINE FOR YOU 1999 14.98 8 20 THE CENTRAL PARK CONCERT BANTARAGSSCA,BMG VIDEO 57501 Dave Matthews Band 24.98 DVD WALT DISNEY HOME ENTERTAINMENT/BUENA VISTA HOME ENTERTAINMENT 21427 nity for us." Indeed, 34% of 9 22 LA HISTORIA CONTINUA... FONm5SVANNERSVL MUSIC & VIDEO OISr 350993 Marco Antonio Solis 16.98CD/DVD Hispanic house- FEBR200UA4 28 Billboard holds owned 1 8 NUMBER ONES EPIC music VIDEO /OONY MUSIC ENTERraNMENr569e Michael Jackson 14.98 DVD Billboard RECREATIONAL SPORTS DVD TM DVD players by Id Sales data compiled by 2002, according 1 Nielsen 30 JOSH GROBAN IN CONCERT A' 14TVEPRISE MUSIC VIDEO,W RNER MUSIC NDEO ee413 JOSU Groben 27.98 CD /DVD 3 VideoScan to Menlo Park, Calif., TITLE PROGRAM SUPPLIER & NUMBER research 29 THE VIDEOS . ARISTA RECORDS INCISMO VIDEO 54643 OUtKaSt 15.98 DVD firm Knowledge Networks. In that peri- ,ä'`. ` NUMBER 1 'F3í 3 Weeks At Numbers

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BILLBOARD FEBRUARY 28, 2004 www.billboard.com www.billboard.biz 55 www.americanradiohistory.com ó Songwriters & 1 O At 90, ASCAP Celebrates BY JIM BESSMAN distributions of more than $1.6 billion to members during the past ASCAP helped celebrate its 90th three years. year by reporting record revenue Also at the meeting, LoFru- reaching $668 million in 2003, up mento and ASCAP president/ 5.2% from 2002. chairman Marilyn Bergman out- "2003 revenues were the best ever lined important legislative devel- in the company's history, beating opments, technological innova- the previous all -time high of $646 tions and the growth of ASCAP million reported in 2001," ASCAP licensing efforts. A screening of a REED: PLATINUM STUDIO SETS GOLD STANDARD CEO John LoFrumento said, an- commemorative video tracing nouncing the figures Feb. 10 during ASCAP's history commemorated the performing rights organization's the society's 90th anniversary. annual West Coast membership Prior to the meeting, a seminar Rock'n'roll Animal meeting at the Beverly Hilton Hotel. titled "ASCAP Innovations for Mem- It was further reported that LoFRUMENTO: 2003 WAS ASCAP'S BESTYEAR ber Success" included a demonstra- ASCAP's operating expense ratio hit tion of ASCAP's performance - an all -time low of 13.9 %. our commitment to negotiating tracking service Mediaguide. It also Reed Roars Again "The development of new cut- the best licensing deals for our highlighted new Web tools, an up- ting -edge technology, our contin- members have contributed to our date on MusicPro Insurance and "From a recording point of view, mix], you want to have flexibility. ued focus on cost reduction and success," LoFrumento said, citing career-building initiatives. it sets the bar for what a live show We never would have gotten it can sound like, recorded." So says done if we had used something Lou Reed, discussing his upcom- else. That kind of automation was ing "Animal Serenade," due March really necessary to keep track of 23 from Sire/Reprise. all of it." They Wrote That? We Loved It Recorded at the Wiltern Theater Often, Reed says, "you do a mix, in Los Angeles during his 2003 then another, then another and Confidential to Cynthia Weil: Vet- ing by Frank Loesser. Mann wrote with Dan Hill, as a cur- world tour, "Animal Serenade" is a then figure something out on the eran New York air personality Scott I especially enjoyed the striking rent love theme for a human/lizard sort of 30th Shannon kindly called in to confess Weil's astute account of how many romance in a Geico commercial. anniversary that he, too, considers the Diamonds' elements -both musical and promo- But no Mann -Weil song has lasted sequel to Reed's 1959 hit "She Say (Oom Dooby tional -have to fall into place to longer, of course, than "You've Lost revered "Rock - Doom)," co- cleffed by your husband make a song a hit. Mann demonstrat- That Lovin' Feeling," BMI's most - 'n'Roll Animal" Studio Barry Mann, "a classic -no matter ed as much with his opening riff for performed song of the 20th century. live album. A what his wife says!" (Words & Music, the Animals' "We Gotta Get out of Mann credited Phil Spector, who co- working title, he Billboard, Jan. 17) and likewise, in- This Place," upon which he corn- wrote the song and produced the notes, had been Monitor. deed, "a part of my childhood." But posed the song. Righteous Brothers' immortal 1964 "Rock'n'Roll don't worry, I won't tell anyone. Weil notes that the song was orig- original, with retaining what Mann Animal 2: inally intended as a more serious felt was its unwieldy demo title. He Gimme Some By Christopher Walsh CONFIDENTIAL TO CYNTHIA WEIL TOO: springboard for Sugar." cwalsh @billboard.com I just loved "They Wrote That? The Mann's long - Reed consid- Songs of Barry Mann & Cynthia held singer/ ered releasing Weil," now playing at the McGinn/ songwriter ambi- "Animal Serenade" in other config- fourth mix and say, `Shit, we Cazale Theatre. tions: He had Words& urations. "I had wanted to put a should have done that on the first, Featuring such an incredibly previously DVD on the other side of the CD," second and third.' But you can't broad range of Mann -Weil hits, like scored with his he recalls. "But that caused more always go back. Here, you can, fun 1961 doo- Music. problems than we could deal with because the recall is really accu- wop tribute right now, so we didn't do a 5.1 rate. So you go back and say, "Who Put the [channel mix]. But we have done `Notch that bass over there,' and Bomp (in the By Jim Bessman the entire show; it's like two hours that's that." Bomp, Bomp, jbessman @billboard.com [and] 30 minutes." Likewise, Reed, a veteran of re- Bomp)" and was The concert was recorded to a cording studios and sessions, gives set to record his pair of RADAR 24 hard -disk high marks to Platinum Sound. own version for the legendary girl - then tacked on another performance recorders through the Westwood "It's set up for musicians," he group label Red Bird. of it to the tally before playing "Who One mobile recording studio's says. "They really worked hard to Then, their then -rep Allen Klein Put the Bomp." Euphonix CS3000 console, says make it a great experience for us. passed the song on to Mickie Most, Lyrics like "When my baby heard Westwood One's Biff Dawes, who Beautiful room -five stars." who had discovered the Animals and Bomp bah bomp bah bomp bomp served as recording engineer. produced them. Mann and Weil actu- bomp,' every word went straight into Engineer/producer Nick Launay ANALOG LIVES: The Hit Factory in ally wanted the Animals' 1965 ver- her heart' " "set the bar" for the likes mixed "Animal Serenade" on a New York and Crescent Moon Stu- sion to fail, but Don Kirshner, head of Bob Dylan, Lennon- McCartney Solid State Logic (SSL) XL 9000 K dios in Miami have purchased MANN & WEIL: SHOW STARS HITMAKING DUO of their Aldon Music publishing and Bruce Springsteen, Weil joked, Series console at Platinum Sound Ampex ATR -102 tape machines in company (and who happened to be in before she gamely sang backup. in New York, Reed says. the one -inch, two -track format. Eydie Gorme's "Blame It on the the audience at the performance I The penultimate song was "Close "We had a great time at Plat- Each machine was modified and Bossa Nova," the Drifters' "On attended), told them the good/bad to Heaven," a new song from the inum," Reed recalls of the studio rebuilt by Michael Spitz of ATR Broadway," the Ronettes' `Walking news: The Animals' cut was a No. 2 Wixen Music Publishing- adminis- owned by Wyclef Jean. "I would Services in York, Penn. in the Rain," Paul Revere & the hit in England. tered Dyad Music (BMI) songwriting have normally opted for a Neve The one -inch, two -track format, Raiders' "Kicks," Dolly Parton's Mann never did get a chance to re- team's forthcoming musical adapta- [console], but because of the live known as "wide-track" (analog "Here You Come Again" and James cord "We Gotta Get out of This tion of the movie "Mask." (Forty recording and all the inputs mixdown tape recorders are typi- Ingram's "Just Once," the songs - Place," but he sings his slightly differ- years later, Weil joked, her Broadway [involved], we were there. That cally in a half -inch, two -track con- and- stories revue stars the pair. ent original in "They Wrote That ?" career was finally back on track). board was really great for this par- figuration), has gained a following They serve up a veritable survey of That it and other classics written by "Make Your Own Kind of Music," ticular kind of thing. among recording professionals for post -1950s pop music, though Brill Mann and Weil have endured was Mama Cass' 1969 hit, was the per- "The K is really the SSL of its sonic characteristics, particu- Building pop queen Weil was in fact a later demonstrated when Weil fect end to an unforgettable even- choice," Reed continues. "For a larly as digital audio workstations self -proclaimed "Broadway baby," acknowledged the puzzling use of ing. And again, Cynthia, don't live project, with this much have become a common multi- who had been mentored in songwrit- "Sometimes When We Touch," which worry: I will tell everyone. going on and very little time [to track recording format.

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www.americanradiohistory.com 59 60 Five years after Carla Bruni's his debut, debut album former Dublin boosted French street music export performer levels in 2003 Paddy Casey is back UNITED KINGDOM / EUROPE /oba ASIA / JAPAN / AUSTRALIA / AFRICA / CANADA `Mad World' Appeals To International Audience

BY PAUL SEXTON where it needed it." As it begins to chart through Europe, "Mad LONDON -The U.K.'s surprise Christmas No. 1 World" is about to revive Jules' dormant U.S. career, hit is speeding around the world this quarter, through a licensing deal there with Universal. fueled by the perfect marriage of two independ- The song was featured in the cult 2001 movie ent partners. hit "Donnie Darko" and on its soundtrack. The PRAGA KHAN: FIRST ACT SIGNED TO STELLA ARTOIS "Mad World" by Michael Andrews featuring music for the movie was otherwise composed by Gary Jules, the stark piano/vocal cover of Tears Andrews, who, like Jules, hails from San Diego. for Fears' 1982 British hit, catapulted the long- The score was first released by U.S. independ- time friends and low -key industry veterans to a ent label Enjoy in 2002. The soundtrack brought Belgian Brewer new commercial plane. the song to the attention of Adventure CEO Paul Released in Europe as a joint venture by Lon- Conroy, formerly president of Virgin Records U.K. don -based independents Sanctuary and Adven- Conroy describes the subsequent liaison with ture, "Mad World" has shipped 650,000 units in Sanctuary as a "perfect marriage." The tie -up was Launches Label the U.K. through distributor Pinnacle, according "the result of an `aside' conversation" with Sanc- BY MARC MAES fined its music activities in Belgium to to the labels. tuary senior VP of A&R John Williams, he adds. sponsoring live -events under the Stella "I say [Adventure] reissued could not enough about Adventure /Sanctuary simultaneously LEUVEN, Belgium -Local artists Artois Music banner. In 2003, it spon- and Sanctuary," Jules says. "They the film score in Europe Jan. 19 and released may feel like raising a glass to cele- sored 72 live -music events here, includ- were so smart about getting Jules' sophomore alum, "Trading Snakeoil brate the debut of a new label in Bel- ing major festivals like Rock Werchter, out of the way and letting (Continued an page 63) gium later this month. Dour Music and the Marktrock. [the song] do whatever it After six years of involvement with "The Stella Artois Music label takes was going to do, and the live -music scene in Belgium, glob- us a step further than the sponsorship they just supported it al brewer Interbrew is bowing a record of festivals," Interbrew corporate label that will carry the name of its lead- media relations director Marianne ing international brand, Stella Artois. Amssoms says. However, she adds, "it Based in Leuven, Belgium, Interbrew is not our goal to compete with major is one of the world's top three brewers, players on the market." with operations in 21 countries and Amssoms says the launch of the label 2002 sales of 7 billion euros ($8.95 bil- is partly an Interbrew marketing strat- lion). Its other brands include Labatt's, egy to "dynamize" the brand and is also Beck's, Staropramen and Bass. away to "offer some support to our local The company had previously con- (Continued on page 60)

Egan's 'Distraction' Canadian Jazzer Makes Pop Bid

BY LARRY LeBLANC who discovered and developed Canadian singer /pianist TORONTO- Though Diana Krall's interna- she's known mainly in tional career a decade Quebec as a jazz vocal- ago on the label, says, ist, Coral Egan may well "Coral's a great singer. Gary Jules' be Canada's next adult - She's got a personality `Mad World' is a based pop star. onstage second to none, cover of the song Montreal -based Jus- and her writing is good. first made famous by tin Time, Canada's pre- That is a serious pack- Tears for Fears in 1982 mier jazz label, released age. I'm not used to that Egan's solo adult con- in the jazz world." temporary debut, "My EGAN: `I'VE COMMITTED Tom McAuliffe, nation- Favorite Distraction," TO A SOUND' al new release buyer at Feb. 10. HMV Canada, agrees. Justin Time owner Jim West, (Continued on page 60)

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4 NEW YOSHII LOVINSON 4 2 LEANN RIMES 4 1 LORIE 4 3 EVANESCENCE AT THE BLACK HOLE TOSHIBA/EMI THE BEST OF CURB/LONDON ATTITUDES EPIC FALLEN WINO- UP/EPIC 5 7 VARIOUS ARTISTS 5 3 SNOW PATROL 5 3 BLACK EYED PEAS 5 4 DIDO THE PIANO SONGS UNIVERSAL FINAL STRAW FICTION/POLYDOR ELEPHUNK INTERSCOPE UFE FOR RENT CHEEKY / ARISTA 6 4 NORAH JONES 6 5 JOSS STONE 6 6 CORNEILLE 6 7 ROBBIE WILLIAMS FEELS UKE HOME TOSHIBA/EMI THE SOUL SESSIONS RELENTLESSNIRGIN PARCE QU'ON VIENT DE LOIN WAGRAM UVE AT KNEBWORTH CAPITOL 7 5 ZARD 7 NEW EMMA BUNTON 7 7 THE RASMUS 7 6 WIR SIND HELDEN TOMATTEITS TOKEI GA AMA UGOKIDASHITA B-GRAM FREE ME 19/UNIVERSAL DEAD LETTERS PLAYGROUND/UNIVERSAL DIE REKLAMATION VIRGIN 8 6 BOA 8 9 DIDO 8 20 NORAH JONES 8 5 LAITH AL DEEN LOVE B. HONESTY AVER TRAX UFE FOR RENT CHEEKY/ ARISTA COME AWAY WITH ME BLUE NOTE FUR ALLE EPIC 9 8 JYOSHIJUUNIGAKUBOU 9 12 TEARS FOR FEARS 9 15 EVANESCENCE 9 8 SEAL BEAUTIFUL ENERGY PLATIA ENTERTAINMENT TEARS ROLL DOWN--GREATEST HITS 12-'92 FONTANA FALLEN WIND -UP/EPIC IV WARNER BROS. 10 9 MAI KURAKI 10 10 BLACK EYED PEAS 10 10 DIDO 10 13 NELLY FURTADO WISH YOU THE BEST GIZA STUDIO ELEPHUNK INTERSCOPE LIFE FOR RENT CHEEKY/ARISTA FOLKLORE DREAMWORKS

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1 1 1 1 1 NEW HEY YA! DRAGOSTEA DIN TEI FUENTE DE ENERGIA 1 1 WHAT ABOUT ME OUTKAST ARISTA/BMG HAIDUCII UNIVERSO ESTOPA ARIOLA SHANNON NOLL BMG 2 2 IMMORTAL 2 1 BULERIA 2 2 MILKSHAKE MYEVANESCENCE O UPEPICSONYMUSIC 2 2 SHUT UPPEAS INTERSCOPE DAVID BISBAL VALE MUSIC KELIS VIRGIN 3 3 SOMETHING MORE 3 4 MY IMMORTAL 3 3 THE UNNAMED FEELING EP 3 3 HERE WITHOUT YOU RYAN MALCOLM VIK/BMG EVANESCENCE SONY MUSIC METALLICA MERCURY 3 DOORS DOWN MERCURY 4 4 MEME LES ANGES 4 NEW TOXIC 4 2 DON'T STOP THE MUSIC BABY 4 NEW TURN ME ON AU DE MONTIGNY VIKBMG BRUNET SPEARS JIVE ROSA VALE MUSIC KEVIN LVTTLE ATLANTIC 5 5 BABY. BOY 5 9 FUORI DAL TUNNEL 5 7 LOS LUNNIS NOS VAMOS A LA CAMA 5 MY IMMORTAL BEYONCE FT SEAN PAUL COLUMBIA/SONY MUSIC CAPA REZZA EXTRALABELS LOS LUNNIS SONY MUSIC EVANESCENCE WIND-UP/EPIC 6 6 SUNRISE 6 5 HEY YA! 6 5 TOXIC 6 SUPERSTAR SIMPLY RED UNIVERSAL OUTKAST ARISTA BRITNEY SPEARS JIVE JAMEUA PARLOPHONE 7 8 ME MYSELF AND I 7 3 IN THE SHADOWS 7 4 ABRE TU MENTE 7 HEY YA! BEYOIHCE COLUMBIA/SONY MUSIC THE RASMUS PLAYGROUND/UNIVERSAL MERCHE VALE MUSIC OUTKAST ARISTA 8 NEW 8 6 OBSESSION 8 8 TARDES NEGRAS 8 BEHIND BLUE EYES SUNRISENORAH JONES BLUENOTE/EMI PLANET TIZIANO FERRO CAPITOL UMP BIZKIT INTERSCOPE 9 10 BRING ME TO LIFE 9 7 I'M STILL IN LOVE WITH YOU 9 20 DA HYPE 9 SHUT EVANESCENCE UP FT. PAUL McCOY EPIC/SONY MUSIC SEAN PAUL FT. SASHA VP/ATLANTIC JUNIOR JACK FT. ROBERT SMITH BLANCO Y NEGRO BLACK EYED PEAS INTERSCOPE 10 9 10 NEW TURNMEAONTID 10 15 ROSAS 10 FIGURED YOU OUT IáúMlNOCUE PARLOPHONE/EMI LA OREJA DE VAN GOGH SONY MUSIC NICKELBACK ROADRUNNER ALBUMS ALBUMS ALBUMS ALBUMS

1 NEW NORAH 1 NEW 1 JONES NORAH JONES NEW DAVID BISBAL 1 NEW SHANNON NOLL FEELS UKE HOME BLUE NOTE/EMI FEELS UKE HOME BLUE NOTE BULERIA VALE MUSIC THATS WHAT PM TALKING ABOUT BMG 2 2 3 JOSH GROBAN 2 MANNOIA FIORELLA 2 1 LOS LUNNIS 2 NEW NORAH JONES CLOSER 143/REPRISE/WARNER CONCERTI SONY MUSIC LOS LUNNIS NOS VAMOS A LA CAMA SONY MUSIC FEELS UKE HOME BLUE NOTE 3 3 ARTISTS 3 1 VARIOUS TIZIANO FERRO 3 7 ANDY & LUCAS 3 1 EVANESCENCE 2004 GRAMMY NOMINEES GRAMMY/BMG STRATEGIC MARKETING/BMG 111 CENTS ONCE CAPITOL ANDY & LUCAS SPECIAL EDITION ARIOLA FALLEN WIND-UP/EPIC 4 4 EVANESCENCE 4 NEW ROBERTO VECCHIONI 4 10 DAVID BISBAL 4 3 PETE MURRAY FALLEN WINS- UP/EPIC/SONY MUSIC ROTARY CLUB OF MAUNDI COLUMBIA CORAZON LATINO VALE MUSIC FEELER COLUMBIA 5 6 OUTKAST 5 6 ELISA 5 5 FRAN PEREA 5 4 JET SPEAKERBOXXK/FHE LOVE BELOW ARISTA/BMG LOTUS SUGAR LA CHICA DE LA HABITACION DE AL LADO DRO GET BORN CAPITOL 6 5 SHERYL CROW 6 2 LE VIBRAZIONI 6 3 BEBO & CIGALA 6 7 RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS THE VERY BEST OF SHERYL CROW A&MANTERSCOPENNIVERSAL LE VIBRAZIONI RICORDI LAGRIMAS NEGRAS ARIOLA GREATEST HITS WARNER BROS. 7 8 SARAH McLACHLAN 7 4 GIANNA NANNINI 7 NEW NORAH JONES 7 5 DIDO AFTERGLOW NETTWERKBMG PERLE POLYDOR FEELS UKE HOME BLUE NOTE UFE FOR RENT CHEEKY / ARISTA 8 7 ROD STEWART 8 NEW JOSS STONE 8 6 PACO DE LUCIA 8 6 BLACK EYED PEAS AS TIME GOES BY... THE GREAT AMERICAN SONGBOOK VOL II J/BMG THE SOUL SESSIONS CAPITOL COSITAS BUENAS UNIVERSAL ELEPHUNK INTERSCOPE 9 RE BLACK EYED PEAS 9 9 CAPA REZZA 9 2 OPERACIÓN TRIUNFO III 9 12 GUY SEBASTIAN ELEPHUNK A&MANTERSCOPE/HNIVERSAL VERITA' SUPPOSTE EXTRALABELS EUROVISON 2004 VALE MUSIC JUST AS I AM BMG 10 1 INCUBUS 10 10 LIGABUE 10 11 ALEX UBAGO 10 23 OUTKAST A CROW LEFT THE MURDER OF IMMORTAL/EPIC/SONY MUSIC GIRO)ITALIA WEA FANTASIAOREAUDAD DRO SPEAKERSOXXX/THE LOVE BELOW ARISTA

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2 45 CH'PZ 2 2 SEAL 2 1 SIMON & GARFUNKEL 2 5 BLACK EYED PEAS THE ADVENTURES OF CH!PZ CLAM SLAM IV WARNER BROS. THE ESSENTIAL SIMON B. GARFUNKEL COLUMBIA ELEPHUNK INTERSCOPE 3 1 DIDO 3 4 PER GESSLE 3 2 HANS MARTIN 3 2 SOUNDTRACK UFE FOR RENT CHEEKY /ARISTA MAZARIN CAPITOL I.ANDET DAR SOLEN EJ GARNER FRITUNA HONEY EAST WEST 4 2 TRIJNTJE OOSTERHUIS 4 3 LISA MISKOVSKY 4 NEW VARIOUS ARTISTS NOR 4 3 DIDO STRANGE FRUIT CAPITOL FALLING WATER STOCKHOLM OLSENBANDEN JR PA ROCKERN EMI UFE FOR RENT CHEEKY/ARISTA 5 6 NORAH JONES 5 6 NORAH JONES 5 4 BLACK EYED PEAS 5 4 AIR COME AWAY WITH ME BLUE NOTE COME AWAY WITH ME BLUE NOTE ELEPHUNK UNIVERSAL TALKIE WALKIE VIRGIN

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AUSTRIA BELGIUM/WALLONIA Billboard EUROCHARTS (AUSTRIAN IFPI /AUSTRIA TOP 40107116/04 (PROMUVI) 03/18/04 Eurocharts are compiled by Billboard from the 'Happy Ending' national singles and album sales charts of 18 SINGLES i SINGLES European countries. AUGEN AUF SI DEMAIN ... (TURN AROUND) 03110/04 OOMPH! GUN ANTONN KAREEN & BONNIE TYLER EPIC SHUT UP 2 ON N'OUBLIE JAMAIS RIEN SINGLES SALES HELENE SEGARA EAST WEST Tears BLACK EYED PEAS INTERSCOPE Gets Rolling 3 SHUT UP 1 SHUT UP BEDS ARE BURNING BLACK EYED PEAS INTERSCOPE NOVASPACE KON BLACK EYED PEAS INTERSCOPE 4 SEXY POUR MOI 2 2 HEY YA! HEY YA! OUTKAST ARISTA OUTKAST ARISTA 71AGEDIE UP MUSIC Last December, Gary Jules went to rhythm end of things, with a few 5 COMME DES CONNARDS 3 3 TURN ME ON BEHIND BLUE EYES KEVIN LYTTLE ATLANTIC 1 in United Kingdom with a tracks people can dance to." UMP RIZKIT INTERSCOPE IS CONNARDS UP MUSIC No. the ALBUMS 4 7 SUPERSTAR cover of "Mad World." Now, with per- NICK KELLY I I ALBUMS JAMEUA PARLOPHONE 1 LORIE 1 NEW NORAH JONES 5 5 SI DEMAIN ... (TURN AROUND) fect timing, Tears for Fears, which FEELS UKE HOME BLUE NOTE ATTITUDE EPIC ANTONN KAREEN & BONNIE TYLER EPIC 2 EVANESCENCE 2 NORAH JONES 6 MILKSHAKE had the original hit with the song in ETERNAL PIAF: "Her great voice will FALLEN WIND -UP/EPIC FEELS UKE HOME BLUE NOTE KEUS VIRGIN said 3 KYO 1982, has re- formed for the first not be lost," author Jean Cocteau 3 RICARDO MUTZ & WIENER PHILHARMONIKER 7 NEW WITH A LITTLE HELP FROM MY FRIENDS NEUJAHRSKONZERT 2004 UNIVERSAL LE CHEMIN JIVE SAM & MARK ID/RCA album in 15 years with founding on the passing of legendary French 4 STARMANIA NG 4 INDOCHINE BELIEVES (IN ME) 3.63 COLUMBIA 8 NEW SHE BEST OF FINALS & DUETS UNIVERSAL RONAN KEATING POLY OR members Roland Orzabal and Curt singer Edith Piaf in October 1963. To 5 DIE LOLLIPOPS 5 DIDO UFE FOR RENT CHEEKY /ARISTA 9 68 TOXIC WIR FEIERN EDEL BRITNEY SPEARS JIVE Smith. "Everybody Loves a Happy mark the 40th anniversary of her I 10 8 AUGEN AUF Ending!" arrives DENMARK PORTUGAL OOMPH! GUN SUPERS 11 9 COMME DES CONNARDS April 6 on Arista LES CONNARDS UP MUSIC be 12 6 TAKE ME TO THE CLOUDS ABOVE and will preceded (IFPI/NIELSEN MARKETING RESEARCH) 02/17/04 AFP) 02/17/04 LMC VS. U2 AU. AROUND THE WORLD March 29 by the 13 10 ON N'OUBLIE JAMAIS RIEN SINGLES SINGLES HELENE SEGARA ORLANDO/EAST WEST single "Closest Global TURN ME ON 2 MY IMMORTAL 14 11 000PS-WE ARE IN THE JUNGLE KEVIN LITTLE ATLANTIC EVANESCENCE WIND -UP/EPIC OSCHUNGEL STARS POLYDOR Thing to Heaven." BEHIND BLUE EYES 1 LOOKING FOR SOMETHING 15 18 SEXY POUR MOI last UMP BOOT INTERSCOPE ERA MERCURY TRAGEDIE UP MUSIC The duo's TAKING BACK MY HEART 8 KA-CHING 16 14 IN THE SHADOWS album together as MARIA LUCIA CAPITOL SHANIA1WAIN MERCURY THE RASMUS PLAYGROUND/UNIVERSAL Pulse. TOXIC 3 LOSE YOURSELF 17 13 BEHIND BLUE EYES Tears for Fears was BRITNEY SPEARS JIVE EMINEM INTERSCOPE LIMP BIZKIT INTERSCOPE "The Seeds of Love," THE MAGIC KEY 6 IT'S MY LIFE 18 16 I'M STILL IN LOVE WITH YOU ONE -T & COOL-T POLY00R 1 NO DOUBT INTERSCOPE SEAN PAUL FT. SASHA VP/ATLANTIC which topped the Nigel Williamson, Editor ALBUMS ALBUMS 19 15 MY IMMORTAL 1 EVANESCENCE WIND -UPWIND- UP/EPIC U.K. chart in 1989 [email protected] 1 1 NORAH JONES NEW NORAH JONES NEW 19 (DYING TO LIVE) FEELS UKE HOME BLUE NOTE FEELS UKE HOME BLUE NOTE 20 RUNNIN' No. 8 in the PAC FT. NOTORIOUS 03.G INTERSCOPE/DEF JAM and hit 2 NEW VARIOUS ARTISTS 2 1 EVANESCENCE DANSE MELLEN GRAND PRIX 7004 CMC FALLEN WIND- UP/EPIC ALBUM SALES United States. In the 3 NORAH JONES 3 2 MARIA RITA France last year MARIA RITA WARNER BROS. 1 NEW NORAH JONES 1990s, Orzabal issued two further death, Capitol/EMI COME AWAY WWI ME BLUE NOTE FEELS UKE HOME BLUE NOTE 4 KANDIS 4 10 SEAL albums under the band's name, issued "Etemelle," a collection of 40 of IV WARNER BROS. 2 EVANESCENCE KANDIS UVE CMC FALLEN WIND -UP/EPIC in effect, solo releases, her greatest songs, including four pre- 5 KIM LARSEN & KJUKKEN 5 15 SIMPLY RED which were, HOME 2 DANCE 3 1 DIDO 7 -9-13 CAPITOL UFE FOR RENT CHEEKY/ARISTA while Smith also concentrated on viously unreleased titles. Having sold 4 8 NORAH JONES AWAY WITH ME BLUE NOTE 150,000 copies in France, " Etemelle" IRELAND NEW ZEALAND COME solo projects. The pair denies the 5 3 BLACK EYED PEAS arrives Feb. 24 in the United States ELEPHUNK INTERSCOPE reunion is inspired by Jules' hit and 6 5 AIR says it started recording the album through Angel Records. The album is RRMNCHART TRACK( 02/13/04 !RECORD PUBLICATIONS EMI 02/16/04 WALKIE SOURCENIRGIN prior to his success. "The time just the start of a Piaf deluge that will SINGLES 7 6 SEAL i SINGLES IV WARNER BROS. felt right," Orzabal says. MAGALI WILD include "Hymn to Love" (a collection MILKSHAKE 4 SUPERSTAR 8 22 JOSS STONE KEUS VIRGIN JAMEUA PARLOPHONE THE SOUL SESSIONS VIRGIN of her songs in English), "Carnegie HEY YA! 1 SUGA SUGA 9 11 LEANN RIMES BABY BASH UNIVERSAL OUTKAST ARISTA THE BEST OF CURB/LONDON LIVING AGAIN: One -time Dublin Hall" (a 1956 live recording) and "La TAKE ME TO THE CLOUDS ABOVE 7 MILKSHAKE 10 KATIE MELUA ALL AROUND THE WORLD KEUS VIRGIN Paris." JAMES MARTIN INC VS. U2 CALL OFF THE SEARCH DRAMATICO street performer Paddy Casey creat- Môme de NOW 11 ANGELS BROUGHT ME HERE GUY SEBASTIAN BMG 11 DICK BRAVE & THE BLACKBEATS ed a stir when he burst onto the WILYUS/BLONRIS/MG DICK THIS! WEA ALL THIS TIME 8 HOLIDAE INN 12 BRITNEY SPEARS scene five years ago with a major - FROM INDIA WITH LOVE: Noted Indi- MICHELLE McMANUS S/BMG CHINGO, LUDACRIS & SNOOP DOGG CAPITOL IN THE ZONE JIVE label deal and U2's management an singer Shubha Mudgal has col- ALBUMS I ALBUMS 13 INCUBUS 1 LEFT OF THE MURDER EPIC A CROW 1 him. laborated with painter Haku Shah 1 NEW NORAH JONES NEW INCUBUS company, Principle, behind FEELS UKE HOME BLUE NOTE A CROW LEFT OF THE MURDER EPIC 14 NEW FRANZ FERDINAND FRANZ FERDINAND DOMINO for a unique project that blends 2 NORAH JONES 2 HAYLEY WESTENRA COME AWAY WITH ME BLUE NOTE PURE UNIVERSAL 15 16 OUTKAST music with art. The result is an 0 SPEAKERBOXXK/THE LOVE BELOW ARISTA 3 NEW HOTHOUSE FLOWERS 3 NEW THE BLACK SEEDS INTO YOUR HEART RUBYWORKS ON THE SUN CAPITOL 16 10 NO DOUBT exhibition and album titled "Haman 4 PADDY CASEY 4 SCRIBE THE SINGLES 1992-2003 INTERSCOPE UVING COLUMBIA THE CRUSADER DIRTY 17 19 ROBBIE WILLIAMS Hain Ishq." Released on Sony Music LIVE AT KNEBWORTH CHRYSALIS 5 BRITNEY SPEARS 5 EVANESCENCE India, the songs are inspired by the IN THE ZONE JIVE FALLEN WIND -UP/EPIC 18 14 RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS GREATEST HITS WARNER BROS. poetry of Indian mystic Kabir. For 19 13 SNOW PATROL i FINAL STRAW FICTION/POLYDOR GREECE CZECH REPUBLIC the exhibition, which opened in 20 20 KYO LECHEMIN JIVE Mumbai in January, Shah created (IFP1102/13/U4 GREECE/DELOITTE & TOUCHE) 02/13/04 by IIFPI w RADIO AIRPLAY works of art inspired Kabir's SINGLES ALBUMS Monitored Radio Airplay information from 17 Euro- verse, several of them digitally gen- pean countries as monitored and 1 NEW TRIA TRAGOUDIA LUCIE tabulated by Music Control. ELEFTHERIA ARBANITAKI UNIVERSAL WCIE V OPERE BONTON T erated. Sony Music India managing 02/18/04 muSiC Control 2 NEW THU THUCA CHINASKI director Shridhar Subramanium AXE BAHIA HEAVEN PREMIUM/BEST OF 1953-2001 UNIVERSAL 1 1 SHUT UP "By the art of Bhakti 3 MY IMMORTAL 18 KAREL GOTT BLACK EYED PEAS INTERSCOPE says, reviving EVANESCENCE WIND- UP/EPIC LASKO MA SUPRAPHON 2 2 HEY YA! [spiritual] poetry and manifesting 4 TURN ME ON OUTKAST ARISTA KEVIN LYTTLE ATLANTIC DANIEL LANDA VLTAVA TOUR EMI 3 4 SUPERSTAR its ideals into music, this project 5 ANAPANTITES KUSIS/TREU KARDIA JAMEUA PARLOPHONE ELENA PAPARIZOU HEAVEN JAROMIR NOHAVICA revisits a deeply rooted part of BABYLON BONTON 4 3 LIFE FOR RENT DIDO BMG ALBUMS LUCIE BILA our culture." NYAY BHUSHAN 5 5 IT'S MY LIFE 1 JAMPADAMPA EMI EVANESCENCE NO DOUBT MCA FALLEN WIND -UP/EPIC LEOS MARES 2 6 8 TURN ME ON SERTAB ERENER NEJLEPSI N PAD UNIVERSAL KEVIN LYTTLE ATLANTIC His debut set, "Amen (So Be It)," THOSE WERE THE DAYS: With a name NO BOUNDARIES COLUMBIA 19 3 KABAT 7 6 TOO LOST IN YOU received, there were like the Blue Van, the Danish quartet SOUNDTRACK DOLE V 5011 EMI SUGABABES ISLAND was well- and THE LAST SAMURAI EAST WEST if it were hatched in a 4 SOUNDTRACK MARIE ROTTROVA 8 10 BEHIND BLUE EYES support tours with R.E.M. and the sounds as VSECHNO NEJLEPSI... SUPRAPHON UMP BIZE T INTERSCOPE KILL BILL VOL. 1 WARNER BROS it came to grease -laden garage housing a beat - 12 TEZKEJ POKONDR 9 7 IN THE SHADOWS Pretenders. Then when 5 NEW AIR PLAYGROUND/UNIVERSAL ALKIE WALKIE VIRGIN KUSS BONTON THE RASMUS the second album, there were a few up, flower -painted VW camper van. 10 20 GEORGE MICHAEL AMAZING COLUMBIA false starts, and Casey faded from "The Beat You Can't Beat," an Iceberg 11 9 LOVE'S DIVINE COMMON CURRENCY SEAL EAST WEST view. But Sony kept the faith, and it Records demo of the bands' upcom- A weekly scorecard of albums simul aneously attaining top 10 chart status 12 13 GOD IS A DJ has paid off. Casey's sophomore ing album, reveals Kinks -style guitar in three or more leading world markets. PINK ARISTA 13 11 POWERLESS (SAY WHAT YOU WANT) riffs and retro flower -power inno- B: E: EMI, I: S: Sony, U: W: Warner album, "Living," was released in Ire- Repertoire owner: BMG, Independent, Universal, NELLY FORTADO DREAMWORKS 14 17 RED BLOODED WOMAN land in late 2003 and was kept from cence tainted by a new millennium. ARTIST USA JPN UK GER FRA CAN SPN AUS ITA NTH KYUE MINOGUE PARLOPHONE the No. 1 spot only by Dido -and by One track, "I Remember the Days," NORAH JONES 15 12 PARCE QU'ON VIENT DE LOIN 1 6 1 1 1 1 7 2 1 1 CORNEILLE WAGRAM Feels Like Hone (E) a mere 86 copies, according to sales has been put in rotation by Danish 16 14 MILKSHAKE NORAH JONES KEUS VIRGIN 4O, P3, and the demo 3 8 5 figures. The single "Saints Sin- public broadcaster Conte Awa With Me (U) 17 16 1SEALEED, DELIVERED SIGNED ners" also went top 10. The album is also getting airtime on U.S. college EVANESCENCE 7 4 9 4 3 6 Fallen (s) 18 27 MY IMMORTAL gets a U.K. and European release radio. "We're in advanced talks with a EVANESCENCE WINDUP/EPIC BLACK EYED PEAS 10 5 9 8 8 19 23 I'M STILL IN LOVE WITH YOU March 15. "I thinks it's more U.S. indie label," Iceberg managing Elephenk (U) SEAN PAUL ATLANTIC the first record," director Manfred Zähringer says. DIDO 20 24 WHERE IS THE LOVE? dynamic than 9 5 10 7 3 Life for Rent (B) BLACK EYED PEAS INTERSCOPE Casey says. "I went more for the CHARLES FERRO

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Net music shipment figures from the Recording Industry Assn. of Japan con- Targets Turnaround firm the decline indicated in its recent production statistics for 2003 (Bill- board, Feb. 7). The RIAJ says shipments of audio product net of returns to retailers in 2003 fell 4% to 292.9 million units. Value at retail prices was BY JAMES MARTIN Yann Tiersen shipped more than down 11% to 516.9 billion yen ($4.9 billion). Japanese labels are able to cal- 900,000 copies of his 2001 score for culate retail values from shipment levels because they operate the govern- PARIS -The French Music Export Academy Award -nominated film ment- approved saihan fixed retail price system. Domestic repertoire also Office (FMEO) expects a sales revival "Amelie" (Labels/EMI) outside France fared poorly, falling 5% to 22.6 million units for a retail value of 370.8 billion in 2004, despite a disappointing 2002 during that period. yen ($3.5 billion), down 14 %. Shipments of international product declined and 2003. 3% to 71.3 million units, with value down 4% to 146.1 billion yen ($1.4 bil- FMEO president Eric Morand says FRENCH BOOM lion). A total of 20.1 million music videos and DVDs were shipped -a 58% 2003 was "a year of transition" for the Former supermodel Carla Bruni, rise-with a retail value of 69.6 billion yen ($659 million). STEVE McCLURE local music business, following a weak signed to French indie Naïve, was 2002, when overseas shipment vol- another success story during the 21- Kate Fulton has resigned as director general of umes fell 17% to 33 million album month period studied by FMEO. British Music Rights (BMR), the London -based lob- units. According to newly published She shipped more than 300,000 copies bying body for author/publisher interests. Fulton FMEO figures, 4.43 million of those of her 2002 debut album, "Quelqu'un M'a says she quit because she "does not have the time to were finished product and 28.7 million mation for the full year supplied by Dit," outside France, building on domes- effectively deliver the [organization's] planned pro- were licensed repertoire. French labels bodies SNEP and UPFI, tic shipments during the same period in gram." Fulton replaced outgoing BMR director gen- Morand is cautiously optimistic that both of which help fund the FMEO. excess of 1 million units. eral Frances Lowe in September 2003. Fulton previ- there will be an upturn in exports this The complexities of collecting full The success of Bruni's setrecord- ously was chief legal counsel for Europe/U.K. at year, thanks to several album releases shipment details from around the ed entirely in French -shows that advertising agency Young & Rubicam. BMR chair- with sizable international potential. globe -particularly where licensing French -language recordings are now man Alistair Hunter confirms the board is consider- The first of those, electronica duo deals are involved-mean that annu- considered "world music" in their ing its options regarding Fulton's replacement. BMR Air's "Talkie Walkie" (Source/Virgin), al figures from the FMEO are pub- own right, Morand claims. The album GM HenriettaYoxall has been named acting director general. LARS BRANDLE shipped 450,000 copies outside lished 12 months after the calendar performed particularly well in Italy France within two weeks of its Jan. year in question. and Germany. BMG Music Publishing has launched a dedicated consultancy service in 26 release, according to the label. The Morand heads French dance/elec- "Quelqu'un M'a Dit" will be released Europe for companies that use music in films and TV programming. The album entered the Billboard Euro- tronica label F Communications, in the United Kingdom, the United new London -based division, Synctank, will offer a comprehensive music - pean Top 100 albums chart at No. 1 which he co- founded. A climate of States, Japan and Scandinavia this sourcing service that includes a free online "search and listen" facility at (Billboard, Feb. 14). declining sales in 2002 resulted in an spring on V2. Naïve international sales bmgmusicsearch.com. In addition, tailor -made CD samplers will provide Albums from a number of other "inevitable conservatism" in French and licensing manager Laure Duhard ideas for specific projects at the client's request, full project management French acts with established interna- A &R in 2003, he says. says V2 U.K. managing director Tony support and fast-track licensing. Although centrally coordinated from Lon- tional profiles, including Phoenix "The notion of signing `global' Harlow "heard the album, fell in love don, Synctank will have representatives in all BMG Music Publishing's Euro- (Virgin/EMI), Télépopmusik (Cata- artists such as [Virgin France with it and immediately asked [Naïve pean offices to handle local licensing issues. Users will have direct access to a logue/EMI) and Patricia Kaas (Colum- dance/electronica act] Daft Punk sig- president] Patrick Zelnik which terri- catalog of nearly 1 million songs. Synctank is jointly headed by BMG Music bia/Sony), are also in the pipeline. nificantly diminished in 2003," tories were still free." Publishing U.K. media and marketing manager Dave Bartram and U.K. film The FMEO was set up in 1993 with Morand suggests. As a result, the Duhard says language is unlikely to and TV manager Chris Graves. Both report to Steve Levy, London -based funding from the local music industry downward trend of 2002 is expected be a barrier to further international BMG Music Publishing International head of global marketing. SAM ANDREWS and the French government. The ini- to have continued in 2003. success for Bruni. tiative has since been copied by other However, FMEO provisional figures "You don't have to understand the French CD manufacturer MPO has acquired German company EMTEC Con- European countries eager to boost their for Jan. 1, 2002, to Oct. 30, 2003, exhib- lyrics to appreciate the music," she sumer Media, a manufacturer of audio and video cassettes, floppy disks and domestic repertoire's profile overseas. it strong export performances by indi- says. "Just [appreciate] a certain je ne recordable CDs and DVDs. MPO paid an undisclosed sum to the manufactur- The 2002 figures are based on infor- vidual albums. Multi- instrumentalist sais quoi." er's former parent, German chemical group BASE The deal widens MPO's previously business -to- business customer base to include the consumer sec- tor, EMTEC's target market. MPO produces CD -Rs, DVD -Rs and Mini Discs under the Hi -Space brand name. It also makes such storage devices as mem- search for "a strong financial partner." The Stella Artois Music label's oper- ory cards. MPO chairman Loïc de Poix says, 'This operation will allow us to Brewer He says the label will sign three or four ations will be limited to Belgium. Inter- increase our presence in the sort of developing markets which would other- Belgian acts this year. est from overseas in specific releases will wise have been difficult to approach." JAMES MARTIN Continued from page 57 The first act to be signed to the new be dealt with according to the nature of label is dance oufit Praga Khan, one of the deal with each act. several music projects fronted by Bel- "In Belgium, we have elaborated [on] pop, folk, soul and Quebecois influ- music industry in tough times." gian DJ Maurice Engelen. Dance pio- a specific sponsorship platform for Stel- Egan ences, reflecting Montreal's diverse Interbrew's other core lager brand in neer Engelen has an international pro- la Artois," Amssoms explains. "Overseas, cultural lineage. the Belgian market, Jupiler, has strong file with Praga Khan and his band Lords this brand has a premium positioning, Continued from page 57 Bilingual Egan describes the links with soccer. It sponsors both the of Acid. He will also work as A &R con- which requires a totally different strat- mostly French -speaking city as national soccer league and the Belgian sultant for the new label. egy." The label will not open overseas "the cultural Mecca of Canada." national team. A new Praga Khan album, "Electric offices, she adds. "Coral has an incredible voice. She has She adds, "The incredible thing Launched Feb. 1, the Stella Artois Religion," is set for domestic release The launch of the label has received a steady following in Montreal. We tried about the Quebecois culture is that Music record label is headed by man- April 17 on Stella Artois Music, preced- qualified approval from the local affiliate to grow on that with her previous [jazz] [the French] want to keep their aging director Len Doens and backed ed by a single, "2004 (Life)." of labels body the International Federa- release, and we did OK. But this is the authenticity. I'm an English Mon- by two other full -time staffers. The single will be released before tion of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI). album that is going to break her." trealer, but I'm connected to that Doens was previously program direc- the end of this month, the label says. "Every initiative that supports our Egan admits to being "terrified" of drive." tor of Netherlands -based music TV Promotional copies have already been music industry in these tough times is what has become a quickly accelerat- Following her first appearance channel TMF, an MTV Networks Europe shipped to radio stations and music very welcome, [especially] if they sup- ing career but says, "I've been trying to onstage at 11 with her mother, cel- affiliate. Before that, he was promotion TV outlets. port local artists," IFPI Belgium direc- prepare myself for this my whole ebrated Montreal jazz singer Karen and A &R manager with BMG in the tor Marcel Heymans says. young -adult life. I'm so happy it is hap- Young, Egan has worked exten- Netherlands and at indie CNR/Arcade. DOMESTIC FOCUS "On the other hand," Heymans pening. I can see that I will not fall from sively in Quebec, performing with "Some promising bands and artists A domestic sales and distribution adds, "we must be cautious that the edge of the world. I've committed her mother, working as a solo are without a record deal these days," deal with Sony Music Belgium for the initiatives like this don't harm the to music; I've committed to a sound." singer since she was 16 and collab- Doens says, `because the industry is at label was nearing completion at press regular /traditional business -the orating with such top Quebec quite a low ebb." With that thought in time. Sony Music Belgium managing support of [a leading brand like] HYBRID STYLE artists as Luc de Larochelière and mind, Doens says he took the idea for a director Koen Van Bockstal declined to Stella Artois Music could result in While rooted in jazz, Egan's DJ Ram. label start-up to Interbrew, as part of a comment on the pending deal. unfair competition as well." album is an appetizing hybrid of (Continued on page 63)

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CLARITY Bringing in 16 MURPHY LEE LUV ME BABY 16 JOE NICHOLS, COOL TO BE A FOOL 16 SEAN PAUL I'M STILL IN LOVE WITH YOU 16 JOSS STONE FELL IN LOVE WITH A BOY 17 KANYE WEST, THROUGH THE WIRE 17 RODNEY CROWELL EARTHBOUND 17 EAMON, F.% IT 17 BEYONCE ME MYSELF AND RadioShack as a 18 OUTKAST, THE WAY YOU MOVE 18 BRIAN MCCOMAS, YOU'RE IN MY HEAD 18 EVANESCENCE MY IMMORTAL 18 FUEL FALLS ON ME 19 CASSIDY, HOTEL 19 SHERYL CROW, THE FIRST CUT IS THE DEEPEST 19 ALICIA KEYS, YOU DON'T KNOW MY NAME 19 0000 CHARLOTTE, HOLD ON new point of sale 20 JAY -Z ENCORE 20 TOBY KEITH, BEER FOR MY HORSES 20 BLACK EYED PEAS, HEY MAMA 20 PINK GOD IS A DJ 21 increases 21 BEYONCE. ME MYSELF AND I MARTY SMART/MERLE HAGGARD, FARMER'S BLUES 21 OUTKAST, THE WAY YOU MOVE 21 WIDE UFE ALL THINGS (JUST KEEP GETTING BETTER) Sirius' 72 JUVENILE IN MY UÆ 22 CUNT BLACK SPEND MY TIME 22, KATY ROSE OVERDRIVE 22 BLACK EYED PEAS, WHERE IS THE LOVE In retail outlets 23 AVANT, READ YOUR MIND 23 AUSON KMUSS& UNION KRNNS, WERYRMEYOU SAY GOWEYE : INCUBUS, MEGALOMANIAC 23 FOUNTAINS OF WAYNE STACY'S MOM Tuned 24 TI., RUBBER BAND MAN 24 DOLLY PARTON, WELCOME HOME LINKIN PARK NUMB 24 JACK JOHNSON, TAYLOR from 6,000 stores 25 JIN, LEARN CHINESE 25 MONTGOMERY GENTRY, HELL YEAH THREE DAYS GRACE, (I HATE) EVERYTHING ABOUT YOU 25 KELLY CLARKSON, THE TROUBLE WITH LOVE IS 26 SLEEPY BROWN, I CAN'T WAIT 26 DIERKS BENREY, WHAT WAS I THINKIN' S WITCHFOOL MEANT TO UVE 26 TRAIN, WHEN I LOOK TO THE SKY to more than 27 TRILLVILLE NEVA EVA 3 ROSANNE CASH, SEPTEMBER WHEN IT COMES YEAH YEAH YEANS, MAPS 27 COURTNEY LOVE, MONO 71 KWS, MILKSHAKE 28 DIXIE CHICKS, SIN WAGON ITOP OF THE WORLD WE GOOD CHARLOTTE, HOLDON 28 BLACK EYED PEAS, HEY MAMA 20,000 retailers. 29 CARL THOMAS, SHE IS 29 DIERKS BENTLEY, MY LAST NAME JASONMRAZ YOU AND I BOTH 29 SEAL LOVE'S DIVINE Radio 30 SEAN PAUL rim STILL IN LOVE WITH YOU 30 BILLY CURRINGTON, I GOT AFEEUN' JET. ARE YOU GONNA BE MY GIRL 30 EVANESCENCE BRING ME TO LIFE Clayton praised 31 MARY J. BEIGE NOT TODAY 31 BROOKS &CONNYOU GAN'TT/1E1HEHOIKYTONKWTOFTHERM 39.- FEFE DOBSON, EVERYTHING 31 KELS, MILKSHAKE . V OUTKAST, HEYYA 32 TOBY KEITH. I LOVE THIS BAR 32 RUBEN STUDDARD, SORRY OAR 32. BEYONCE, BABY BOY RadioShack for II GLENN LEWIS, BACK FOR MORE 33 ALAN JACKSON &JIMMY, ITS FIE O'CLOCK SOMEWHEIE 33 NICK CANNON, GIGOLO 33 OUTKAST, HEY YA 34 BIG TYMERS, GANGSTA GIRL 34 EMERSON DRIVE LAST ONE STANDING 34 WESTSIDE CONNECTION, GANGSTA NATION 34 3 DOORS DOWN, HERE WITHOUT YOU By Marc Schiffman its history of 56 AVANT, DON'T TAKE YOUR LOVE AWAY 35 TERRI CLARK I WANNA DO IT AU. 35 LOSTPROPHETS, LAST TRAIN HOME W JOSH GROBAN, YOU RAISE ME UP Ñ. MARQUES HOUSTON, POP THAT BOOTY 36 JAMES TAYLOR&ALISON KRAEISC ROWS THE WORLD TREATING YOU 36 G -UNIT. WANNA GET 2 KNOW U 36 KYUE MINOGUE SLOW mschiffman @billboard.com being able to sell V CAM'RON, GET' EM GIRLS 37 DEL MCCOURY BAND, MY LOVE WILL NOT CHANG - 37 TING YANG TWINS, SALT SHAKER 37 KID ROCK, FEEL LIKE MAKIN LOVE y GNOSTFACE RUN 38 KENNY CHESNEY, NO SHOES, NO SHIRT NO PROBLEMS 38 CASSIDY, HOTEL 38 MAROON 5, HARDER TO BREATHE and immediately MI I -ID, FIGHTING IN THE CLUB 39 RASCAL RATIS, I MELT 39 A.F.I. SILVER AND COLD 39 RUBEN STUODARD, SORRY 2804 N DAVID BANNER, CRANK IT UP 40 GARY ALLAN, TOUGHUTTLE BOYS 40 LUDACRIS, SPLASH WATERFALLS 40 DAVE MATTHEWS BIND, EVERYDAY activate such NEW ONS NEW ONS NEW ONS NEW ONS tract, a $50,000 wardrobe/makeover new -technology subscriber services as SLEEPY BROWN, I CAN'T WAIT SHEDAISY, PASSENGER SEAT 311, LOVE SONG JOHN MAYER, CLARITY CAM'RON. GET' EM GIRLS DOLLY PARTON, WELCOME HOME SEAN PAUL I'M STILL IN LOVE WITH YOU COURTNEY LOVE MONO prize from CC and a contract with the Dish Network. BLACK EYED PEAS, HEY MAMA BLACK EYED PEAS, HEY MAMA THREE DAYS GRACE II HATE) EVERYTHING ABOUT YOU SEAL LOVE'S DIVINE William Morris Agency. He or she will To illustrate his company's ability to LOSTPROPHETS, LAST TRAIN HOME G -UNIT WANNA GET TO KNOW YOU also appear as an opening act at move adoption of new media, Radio- CASSIDY, HOTEL DIZZEE RASCAL, FIX UP. LOOK SHARP WHTZ (Z100) New York's and KIlS- Shack chairman/CEO Leonard Roberts FM Los Angeles' respective holiday says the company sells more wireless Jingle Ball concerts. handsets and activates more wireless mulcDUMtIP CC 2 stx, stations in about 50 markets services each year than all other jaki CANADA will promote the national retailers 2W Jericho Quadrangle,Jericho, NY 11753 9697 E. Were! Ave., Englewood, CO 80112 1515 Broadway, New York, NY 10038 299 Queen St West, Toronto. Ontario M5V2Z5 contest for three combined. 1 AF.L SILVER AND COLD I ALAN JACKSON, REMEMBER WHEN 1 KANYE WEST, THROUGH THE WIRE 1 THREE DAYS GRACE JUST LIKE YOU 2 weeks on -air, on- Clayton says 2 BUNK-18Z I MISS YOU 2 BRAD PAISLEY, LITTLE MOMENTS THE OFFSPING, HIT THAT 2 BRUNET SPEARS, TOXIC .$ THE OFFSPING, HIT THAT 3 KENNY CHESNEY, THERE GOES MY LIFE 3 THE DARKNESS, IBEUEVE IN A THING CALLED LOVE 3 EVANESCENCE MY IMMORTAL line and at re- the deals should '4 LOSTPROPHETS, LAST TRAIN HOME 4 TRACE ADKINS, HOT MAMA 4 TWIST& SLOW JAMZ 4 BUNK -1112, I MISS YOU S THREE DAYS BRACER HATEI EVERYTHING ABOUT YOU 5 TOBY KEITH, AMERICAN SOLDIER 5 CHINGY ONE CALL AWAY 5 FEFE DOBSON, EVERYTHING 6 motes. Each bring in 2 million 8 STORY OF THE YEAR. UNTIL THE DAY I DIE 6 SARA EVANS, PERFECT YOUNG GUNZ NO BETTER LOVE 6 KEUS, MILKSHAKE -7. INCUBUS. MEGALOMANIAC 7 JIMMY WAYNE. I LOVE YOU THIS MUCH 7 TRILLVIUF, NEVA EVA 7 BILLY TALENT, THE EX week, participat- new subscribers :R SWITCHFOOT, MEANT TO LIVE B KEITH URBAN, YOU'LL THINK OF ME 8 YEAH YEAH YEARS, MAPS 8 DEFAULT. TAKING MY UFE AWAY :6 EVANESCENCE. MY IMMORTAL 9 BUDDY JEWEIlS SWEET SOUTHERN COMFORT 9 SEAN PAUL I'M STILL IN LOVE WITH YOU 9 NELLY FURTA00 , POWERLESS ISM WHAT YOU WANT) ing stations during the next :Q' TRAPT, STILL FRAME 10 JOSH TURNER, LONG BLACK TRAIN 10 MISSY EWOTT, I'M REALLY HOT 10 LUDACRIS, SPLASH WATERFALLS

!VI THRICE STARE AT THE SUN 11 BLUE COUNTY, GOOD LITTLE GIRLS 11 BEYONCE ME MYSELF AND I 11 NICKELBACK, FIGURED YOU OUT select an entrant few years. The )1S GOOD CHARLOTTE HOW ON 12 BILLY CURRINGTON, I GOT A FEEUN' 12 PHANTOM PLANET, BIG BRAT 12 SAM ROBERTS, HARD ROAD -':38. BRAND NEW, SIC TRANSIT GLORIA...GLORYFADES 13 GARY ALLAN, SONGS ABOUT RAIN 13 LOSTPROPHETS, LAST TRAIN HOME 13 INCUBUS, MEGALOMANIAC to submit to company has 14' HOOBASTANK OUT OF CONTROL 14 JOE NICHOLS, COOL TO BE A FOOL 14 JOSS STONE FELL IN LOVE WITH A BOY 14 BRAND NEW, SIC TRANSIT GLORIA...GLORY FADES

196 PUDDLE OF MUDD, AWAY FROM ME 15 BROOKS& DUNK YOU CANTTAKENHEBONOTOW OUTOF/HEER 15 EVANESCENCE. MY IMMORTAL 15 JET, ARE YOU GONNA BE MY GIRL Sony Music's raised its end -of- RH FINGER ELEVEN, ONE THING 16 EMERSON DRIVE.LAST ONE STANDING 16 YELLOWCARD, OCEAN AVENUE 16 KATY ROSE OVERDRIVE 11.. SIMPLE PLAN, PERFECT 17 SHANIA TWAIN, SHE'S NOT JUST A PRETTY FACE 17 SHINS, SO SAYS 17 HILARY DUFF, COME CLEAN panel of judges. year target sub- M SMILE EMPTY SOUL NOWHERE KIDS 18 DIERKS BENTLEY, MY LAST NAME 18 BRAND NEW, SIC TRANSIT GLORIA..,GLORY FADES 18 GOOD CHARLOTTE HOLD ON SEACREST LEFT. AND DURAN: HOSTS 19 Beginning in scriber number to VI NO DOUBT. ITS MY LIFE 19 CLAY WALKER, I CAN'T SLEEP 19 DIZZEE RASCAL FIX UP, LOOK SHARP OUTKAST, HEYYA OF CC's RADIO STAR SPECIAL .19 PHANTOM PLANET, BIG BRAT 20 JAMES TAYLOR 6AUSON MISS&ROWS NE WORD TREATING YOU 20 RYAN ADAMS, SO AWE W CHINGY ONE CALL AWAY 3I THE DARKNESS, I BELIEVE IN A THING CALLED LOVE 21 PATTY LOVELESS, ON YOUR WAY HOME ?I POLYPHONIC SPREE, LIGHT &DAY ZI JAY-2, CHANGE CLOTHES 1 March, Ryan million. Sirius 22 JET, ARE YOU GONNA BE MY GIRL 72 SHANIA TWAIN, IT ONLY HURTS WHEN FM BREATHING 22 CAM'RON, GET 'EM GIRLS 22 FINGER ELEVEN, ONE THING Seacrest, host of "American Idol" has deals with such auto outlets as 73 YELLOWCARD, OCEAN AVENUE 23 BRIAN MCCOMAS, YOU'RE IN MV HEAD O FINGER ELEVEN, ONE THING 23 NO DOUBT, IT'S MY LIFE 24 P.O.D. CHANGE THE WORLD 24 RHONDA VINCENT, IF HEARTACHES HAD WINGS ?4 JAY -Z, ENCORE 24 THE DARKNE SS, I BELIEVE IN A THING CALLED LOVE and mornings on KIIS, will join BMW, DaimlerChrysler, Ford and 25 OUTKAST, HEYYA 25 KEWE COFFEY, TEXAS PLATES O DASHBOARD CONFESSIONAL RAPID HOPE LOSS 25 G -UNIT, POPPIN' THEM THANGS 26 COURTNEY LOVE MONO 26 CRAIG MORGAN, EVERY FRIDAY AFTERNOON W SWITCHFOOL MEANT TO LIVE 26 EVANESCENCE GOING UNDER Z100 moming jock Elvis Duran in rental company Hertz. 27 FUEL FALLS ON ME 27 TOBY KEITH, BEER FOR MY HORSES 27 BEYONCE CRAZY IN LOVE 27 FEFE DOBSON, TAKE ME AWAY 28 MISSY EWOTT, I'M REALLY HOT 211 GEORGE STRAIT, SHE'LL LEAVE YOU WITH A SMILE :8 STORY OF THE YEAR, UNTIL THE DAY I DIE 28 MISSY EWOTT, I'M REALLY HOT hosting a weekly, one -hour Radio There may be a future development 29 3 DOORS DOWN, HERE WITHOUT YOU 29 TIM MCGRAW, REAL GOOD MAN 9 ALICIA KEYS, YOU OONT KNOW MY NAME 29 UNKIN PARK NUMB 30 CHEVELLE SEND THE PAIN BELOW 30 BUDDY JEWELLHEL? POLIO OUTTHE RAIN(LACEY'S SONG) 30 UNKIN PARK NUMB 30 EVANESCENCE, BRING ME TO LIFE Star special on CC stations nation- with the EchoStar angle. Aside from NEW ONS NEW ONS NEW ONS NEW ONS AVENUE FELL IN YELLOWCARD, OCEAN SHAMIA TWAIN, IT ONLY HURTS WHEN EM BREATHING JOSS STONE LOVE WITH A BOY MUOMEN, ANY GIVEN DAY wide for 10 weeks. the audio programming, sources say a P.O.D., CHANGE THE WORLD YELLOWCARD, OCEAN AVENUE MICRO MAUREEN, EVERYDAY COURTNEY LOVE, MONO DASHBOARD CONFESSIONAL RAPID HOPE LOSS Listeners can vote for their favorite Sirius video channel on Dish Network MISSY EWOTT, I'M REALLY HOT NICKELBACK. FIGURED YOU OUT W DACRIS, SPLASH WATERFALLS LIMP BmtIT, BEHIND BLUE EYES artists through a dedicated Web site. could emerge. 311. LOVE SONG MYA, FALLEN Radio Star judges will select three Also at Sirius, VP of programming UL SCRAPPY, HEAD BUSSA finalists, before choosing a winner. operations Joel Sallcowitz will exit at the end of the month. A replacement WEED ENDI FEBRUARY028, 2004FORtTHE DEES' BOOTS MADE FOR WALKIN': will not be named. The radio veteran, THE CLIP LIST G Longtime top 40 KIIS Los Angeles who has stops at New York's WQHT morning man Rick Dees has left the (Hot 97) and WI'JM (Jammin' 105.1) _`I ú f FT building. Dees, a fixture at KIIS since on his résumé, joined Sirius in 2002. ¡EUROPE I LATIN AAIERICAI 1982, V will continue to host count- Continuous pmgamming Continuous programming Continuous programming VIVA,Continuous programming Washington down show "Rick Dees' Weekly Top 1 MIWON AND COUNTING: On the 406 Ave., Miami Beach, 833139 Hawley Crescent London NW1BTT IEEE Lincoln Rd, Miami Beach, FL 33139 Im Media Park 2, 50670 KoIn, Germany SIN BANDER& MIENTES TAN BIEN BLACK EYED PEAS, SHUT UP SEAN PAUL I'M STILL IN LOVE WITH YOU OOMPH, AUGEN AUF 40," which Clear Channel's Premiere heels of the Sirius alliance announce- THALIA, CERCA DE TI DIEM. LIFE FOR RENT CAFE TACUB& ERES KEVIN LVTTLE, TURN ME ON MELLY RIRTADO, POWERLESS ISAY WHAT YOU WANT) EVANESCENCE MY IMMORTAL EVANESCENCE, MY IMMORTAL TOTEN HOSEN. FRISS ODER STIRB Networks syndicates to 350 stations ment, XM Satellite Radio reminded RICKY MARTIN, Y TODO QUEDA EN NADA NO DOUBT, IT'S MY LIFE JULIETA RENEGAS, ANDAR CONMIGO BLACK EYED PEAS, SHUT UP JUANES, LA PAGA NELLY RIRTADO, POWERLESS (SAY WHAT YOU WAND NELLY HURTADO, POWERLESS(SAY WHAT YOU WANT) JAMEUA, SUPERSTAR nationwide. The aforementioned Ryan investors that its subscriber number LA OREJA DE VAN GOGH, ROSAS BRUNET SPEARS, TOXIC BRUNET SPEARS, TOXIC WONNE CATTERFELD, DU HAST MEIN HERZ GEBROCHEN CHAYANNE, UN SIGLO SIN TI PINK, GOD IS A DJ GOOD CHARLOTTE. HOLD ON UMP BIZKIT, BEHIND BLUE EYES Seacrest takes over Dees' seat at KIIS. stands at more than 1.5 million. PAULINA RUBIO, TE GUISETANTO FRANK POPP ENSEMBLE, LOVE IS ON OUR SIDE BUNK -182, FEELING THIS KYUE MINOGUE. RED BLOODED WOMAN DAVID BISBAL BULERIA RED HOT CHID PEPPERS, FORTUNE FADED SIMPLE PLAN, PERFECT ROSENSTOLZ, LIEBE IST ALLES Separately, XM reported 2003 rev- LUIS FONSI, QUIEN TE DIJO ESO? CHRISTINA AGUILERA, THE VOICE WITHIN AFL, SILVER AND COLD HIM, SOLITARY MAN ENRIQUE IGLESIAS. ADDICTED ROBBIE WILLIAMS, SEXED UP CARTEL DE SANTA, IA PELOTONA AWED FORCES: Sirius Satellite enue of $91.8 million, up 354% from JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE, SENORITA KEVIN LYTTLE TURN ME ON THE OFFSPRING, HIT THAT CHRISTINA AGUILERA, THE VOICE WITHIN OUTKAST, HEY YA! ALEJANDRO BANC REMAIN LA SILLA CONDETE ESPERE Radio, EchoStar and RadioShack $20.2 million in 2002. Its year -end net VOZ VEIS, AUNQUE SEA POCO KYLIE MINOGUE RED BLOODED WOMAN DIDO. LIFE FOR RENT TRIBAUSTAS. JA SEI NAMORAR UMP BISAIT, BEHIND BLUE EYES CHINGY, HOLIDAE IN announced Feb. 12 the formation of loss was $584.5 million, down from a TIZIANO FERRO, PERVERSO KEUS, MILKSHAKE OUTKAST, THE WAY YOU MOVE OBIE BERMUDEZ, ME CAN SE DE TI BEYONCE, ME, MYSELF AND I FOUNTAINS OF WAYNE, STACY'S MOM loss ANDRES CEPEDA. CANCION ROTA JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE, UM LOVIN IT PLASTIUNA MOSH, ENZO the Satellite Entertainment Alliance. 2002 year-end of $495 million. LA MOSCA, LOS AM ORES SE VAN AUCIA KEYS, YOU DON'T KNOW MY NAME JUNIOR SENIOR, SHAKE YOUR COCONUTS THALIA, BABY, I'M IN LOVE INCUBUS, MEGALOMANIAC JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE I'M LOVIN IT Sirius president/CEO Joseph P. OBIE BERMUDEZ ANTES Clayton says the alliance will bring Additional reporting from Air- new outlets to the service. Sirius corn- play Monitor.

64 www.billboard.com www.billboard.biz BILLBOARD FEBRUARY 28, 2004 www.americanradiohistory.com 69 72 CBS show In Singles sparks Michael Minded: Third McDonald's Day overtakes first entry on MercyMe on catalog chart its Christian list SALES / AIRPLAY / TRENDS / ANALYSIS Valentine Sales Market Watch A Weekly National Music Sales Report Set Record WEEKLY ALBUM SALES 35 I cannot wait to see how the business and entertainment press reacts to the huge album sales that rang in the week 30 that began with the Grammy Awards and ended with a long - 2004 25 Valentine's Day weekend (see story, page 3). 0 - 2003 Declines in album sales during the past three years, on in part by file j 20 brought 3 sharing and CD burners, co enticed the consumer press .2 15 to spell doom for not only ICJ. music stores, but record 10 labels, too. Tower Records' 5 recent prepackaged bank- ruptcy filing got played too 0 harshly as an exclamation Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul A.ig Sep Oct Nov Dec mark in that storyline (Retail Track, Billboard, Feb. 21). Albums Store Singles Digital Singles How, then, will these ills Week 17,265,000 164,000 2,116,000 naysayers react to the bla- Last Week 12,707,000 164,000 1,975,000 tantly good news that album volume for the Feb. 9 -15 tracking week was larger than any week outside of a November or Change -X35.9 %a December in the past 13 years? Not only do the 17 million copies sold for the frame beat any previous Valentine's week in Nielsen SoundScan history, it also beats album volume for the Thanksgiving weeks of 1994, 1995 and 1996. Some will dismiss this fat GrammyNalentine frame as an aberration, stoked by huge first -week sales for Norah Jones and Kanye West, and indeed, this splash has the earmarks of a moment in time. That said, the accomplishment should not be dismissed as either a fluke or mirage, because this fat week is not the only good news the trade has enjoyed lately. Overthe Counter.

By Geoff Mayfield gmayfield @billboard.com

Album sales beat those of the same week of the prior year in 13 out of the past 16 weeks of 2003 and have done so in each of the seven weeks of this still -young year. The fourth quarter of 2003 beat album sales from the same three months of either 2002 or 2001. Volume this year stands 13% ahead of the pace in 2003. It would be naïve to suggest that record companies and music stores are out of the woods. There will be more pain as consolidation continues to play out. That said, the successes of the past five months suggest that the seeds for a comeback have already been planted.

HOMEWARD BOUND: While the Grammy Awards, Valentine's Day and the long Presidents Day weekend fielded bands for music's parade, the drum leader for the march was absolutely Norah Jones' "Feels Like Home," which made its way to 1.02 million homes, the ninth -best opening week in Nielsen SoundScan history. It is the first album to enjoy a million -plus week since the first full week that Eminem's "The Eminem Show" spent in (Continued on page 68)

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1 50 32 20 10 Terrorist Threats 16 4eß NUMBER 1 /HOT SHOT DEBUT 33et Week At Number 1 WESTSIDECONNECTION HOO- BANGIN' 24030'/CAPITOL (7.98118.98)

NORAH JONES Feels Like Home 1 51 37 14 3 VARIOUS ARTISTS Fired Up! 14 o BLUE NOTE 84800 (18.98 CDI RAZOR & TIE 89017 (18.98 CD) NEyy KANYE WEST The College Dropout 2 114 105 34 BLACK EYED PEAS Elephunk 26 ROC- A- FELLA/OEF JAM 002030` / IDJMG 18.98/12.981 ® INTERSCOPE o A&M 000699 / 11298 CDI 3 1 - 2 KENNY CHESNEY When The Sun Goes Down 1 @ NEW 1 COURTNEY LOVE America's Sweetheart 53 BNA 58801/RLG (12.98/18.98) _ VIRGIN 91459 118.98 CDI 1St GREATEST GAINER -$É m 111 107 STING Sacred Love 3 A &M 001141 / INTERSCOPE 112.98 CDI 6 2 21 OUTKAST 6 Speakerboxxx/The Love Below 1 ® 71 65 SHANIA TWAIN 11'6 Up! 1 o ARISTA 50133.(22.98 CD) MERCURY 170314 /UMGN 11298 CD)

4 12 14 JOSH GROBAN 2 Closer 1 68 56 MARTINA MCBRIDE Martina 7 © 143/REPRISE 48450/WARNER BROS. 118.98 CDI RCA NASHVILLE 54207/RLG 0 111.98/18.981 O 5 - HARRY CONNICK,JR. Only You 5 COLUMBIA 90551 /SONY MUSIC 08.98 EQ CDI ® PACESETTER - ® 7 4 EVANESCENCE 4 Fallen 3 Q 135 139 31 BROOKS & DUNN Red Dirt Road 4 o WIND -UP 13063 (18.98 CDI ARISTA NASHVILLE 67070 /RLG 112.98/18.981

8 3 1 TWISTA Kamikaze 1 76 70 69 ROD STEWART 2 It Had To Be You ... The Great American Songbook 4 ATLANTIC 83598/AG 110.98/13.98) Q J 20039/RMG 112.98/18.981

9 2 INCUBUS A Crow Left Of The Murder... 2 59 55 48 17 EAGLES 2 The Very Best Of 3 IMMORTAL/EPIC 90890 /SONY MUSIC 118.98 EQ CDI WARNER STRATEGIC MARKETING 73971 (25.98 CD) 13 8 VARIOUS ARTISTS 2004 Grammy Nominees 4 60 53 41 JET Get Born 40 0 i GRAMMY 58022/BMG STRATEGIC MARKETING GROUP 118.98 CO) ELEKTRA 62892/EEG (12.98 CDI 8 3 SHERYL CROW 2 The Very Best Of Sheryl Crow 2 61 45 35 KEITH SWEAT The Best Of Keith Sweat Make You Sweat 31 Q ELEKTRA 73954/RHINO 118.98 CD) A &M 001521 / INTERSCOPE 11298 CD) ® 23 21 BEYONCE 3 Dangerously In Love 1 62 44 43 YING YANG TWINS Me & My Brother 11 COLUMBIA 86386 /SONY MUSIC (1298 EQ/18.981 COLLIPARK 2480 1 Wr (17.98 CO)

3 9 7 ' TOBY KEITH Shock'n Y'all 1 63 35 28 JUVENILE Juve The Great 28 ® CASH MONEY 001718 /UMRG 112.98 CDI DREAMWORKS (NASHVILLE) 450435/INTERSCOPE 112.98/18.981 34 47 30 MICHAEL MCDONALD Motown 14 64 48 39 SOUNDTRACK The Cheetah Girls (EP) 33 o MOTOWN 000651/UMRG 112.98 CDI WALT DISNEY 860126 16.98 CD)

NEW 1 MELISSA ETHERIDGE Lucky 15 65 56 67 50 CENT 6 Get Rich Or Die Tryin' 1 o ISLAND 001822/IDJMG 11298 CO) SHADY/AFTERMATH 493544 / INTERSCOPE 18.98/12.98)

10 5 10 RUBEN STUDDARD Soulful 1 CD 80 72 CHRISTINA AGUILERA A3 Stripped 2 o J 54639/8MG 112.98/18.981 RCA 68037 /flMG 112.98/18.981

14 11 11 ALICIA KEYS 2 The Diary Of Alicia Keys 1 67 49 57 TOBY KEITH Unleashed 1 o J 55712/RMG 115.98/18.981 DREAMWORKS ( NASHVILLE)' 450254/INTERSCOPE 111.98/18.981 B 1 Probot o 27 25 103 NORAH JONES Come Away With Me 1 NEW PROBOT 68 BLUE NOTE 3208r (17.98 CD) 0 ROSWELL 30 /SOUTHERN LORD 115.98 CDI [N] 17 17 26 JESSICA SIMPSON In This Skin 10 69 62 84 12 MISSY ELLIOTT This Is Not A Test! 13 COLUMBIA 86560/SONY MUSIC 02.98 ED CD) THE GOLD MIND /ELEKTRA 62905/EEG (12.98/18.98)

20 11 9 CHINGY Jackpot 2 70 58 44 13 RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS Greatest Hits 18 DISTURBING THA PEACE 82976 /CAPITOL 01.98/18.981 WARNER BROS. 48545 11898 CD)

21 12 6 BRITNEY SPEARS 2 In The Zone 1 71 60 64 65 AUDIOSLAVE 2 Audioslave 7 JIVE 53748/ZOMBA 112.98/18.98) INTERSCOPE/EPIC 86968' /SONY MUSIC 118.98 EQ CDI ® 16 15 NICKELBACK The Long Road 6 72 51 53 14 KID ROCK Kid Rock 8 ROADRUNNER 618490/IDJMG (18.98 CD) TOP DOG /ATLANTIC 133685' /AG (18.98 CDI 73 33 2 LOSTPROPHETS Start Something 19 32 ALAN JACKSON 2 Greatest Hits Volume Il 19 - 33 COLUMBIA 86554/SONY MUSIC (12.98 EQ CD) o ARISTA NASHVILLE 54980/RLG 118.98 CD) 24 15 10 VARIOUS ARTISTS Now 14 3 ORE -EYTRY 16 WARREN ZEVON The Wind 12 COLUMBIA/UNIVERSAL/EMI/ZOMBA 90753/SONY MUSIC 118.98 EQ CD) ARTEMIS 51156 118.98 CDI ® 21 13 NO DOUBT The Singles 1992 -2003 2 m 79 89 .1 TRACE ADKINS Comin' On Strong 31 INTERSCOPE 001495 (12.98 CD) CAPITOL (NASHVILLE )40517112.98/16.98)

30 26 SARAH MCLACHLAN 2 Afterglow 2 76 50 46 NELLY Da Derrty Versions - The Reinvention 12 o ARISTA 50150 (12.98/18.98) FO' REEL/UNIVERSAL 001665 /UMRG 18.98/12.98)

77 52 29 ` Disneymania 2: Music Disney ...Their Way! 22 16 '. JAY-Z 2 The Black Album 1 " VARIOUS ARTISTS Stars Sing 29 o ROC- A- FELLNDEF JAM 001528 / IDJMG 18.98/12.961 WALT DISNEY 891004 118.98 CD)

61 83 ' LUTHER VANDROSS Dance With My Father 1 78 78 80 ° KEITH URBAN Golden Road 11 o J 51985/RMG (12.98/18.981 CAPITOL (NASHVILLE) 32936110.98/18.98)

36 33 ROD STEWART 2 As Time Goes By ... The Great American Songbook Vol. II 2 79 59 58 LIL JON & THE EAST SIDE BOYZ Kings Of Crunk 14 0 J 55715/RM6 05.98/18.981 BME 2370'/TVT 113.98/17.981

30 25 19 LUDACRIS Chicken`N"Beer 1 NEW' ' " SOUNDTRACK 50 First Dates 80 DISTURBING THA PEACE/DEF JAM SOUTH 000930' /IDJMG 18.98/12981 0 MAVERICK 48675/WARNER BROS. 118.98 CD)

31 28 23 HILARY DUFF 3 Metamorphosis 1 81 54 27 3 VARIOUS ARTISTS WOW Gospel 2004 27 BUENA VISTA 861006 /HOLLYWOOD 116.98 CD) WORD /EMI CMGNERITY 57494/ZOMBA 119.98 CD) 32 26 22 ÄO MAROONS Songs About Jane 22 82 77 73 13 LINKIN PARK Live In Texas 23 OCTONE/J 50001 /RMG (11.98 CD) [N] WARNER BROS. 48563 (21.98 CD /DVDI

33 24 18 14 G -UNIT 2 Beg For Mercy 2 83 69 60 72 GOOD CHARLOTTE 2 The Young And The Hopeless 7 G -UNIT 001593' /INTERSCOPE 1898/12.981 DAYLIGHT /EPIC 86486/SONY MUSIC 118.98 EQ CDI

Meteora 1 63 No Pads, No Helmets...Just Balls o 31 24 LINKIN PARK A 3 84 64 55 SIMPLE PLAN 35 WARNER BROS. 48186.119.98 CD) LAVA 83534/AG 17.98/12.981 [MI 35 29 36 JOSH TURNER Long Black Train 29 85 85 34 27 ALAN JACKSON 2 Greatest Hits Volume II And Some Other Stuff 1 MCA NASHVILLE 000974/UMGN 14.989.981[98] ARISTA NASHVILLE 53091 /RLG 12.98/19.98) 36 18 - SOUNDTRACK Barbershop 2: Back In Business 18 86 46 50 8 SOUNDTRACK You Got Served 34 INTERSCOPE 00194518.98 /12.98) TU.G /EPIC 90144/50NY MUSIC 118.98 EQ CO) ® 39 30 DIDO Life For Rent 4 Q 103 140 67 JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE 3 Justified 2 .... ARISTA 50137 118.9B CD) JIVE 41823'/ZOMBA 112.98/18.98)

NEW 1 DAMAGEPLAN New Found Power 38 88 81 82 95 KENNY CHESNEY 3 No Shoes, No Shirt, No Problems 1 0 .::. ELEKTRA 62933/EEG (18.98 CD) .. BNA 67038/RLG (12.96/18.98) NEW ` SOUNDTRACK Queer Eye For The Straight Guy 39 CI 131 141 MICHAEL BUBLE Michael Buble 47 0 CAPITOL 95912 (18.98 CDI 143/REPRISE 48376 /WARNER BROS. (18.98 CDI [NI

47 42 COLDPLAY 3 A Rush Of Blood To The Head 5 96 90 JOHN MAYER Heavier Things 1 o CAPITOL 40504.112.98/18.98) 0 AWARE/COLUMBIA 86185 /SONY MUSIC 118.98 EQ CO)

40 38 CLAY AIKEN 2 Measure Of A Man 1 91 66 62 KORN Take A Look In The Mirror 9 o RCA 54638/flMG 118.98 CD) IMMORTAL/EPIC 90335/SONY MUSIC (18.98 EQ CD)

KYLIE MINOGUE Body Language 42 92 70 101 ° TRAIN My Private Nation 6 CAPITOL 95645 118.98 CD) COLUMBIA 86593/SONY MUSIC (18.98 EQ CD) 43 20 - FIVE FOR FIGHTING The Battle For Everything 20 92 74 59 10 MUSlO soulstar 13 AWARE/COLUMBIA 86186/SONY MUSIC (12.98 EQ CD) DEF SOUL 001615 / IDJMG 18.98/12.98) 105 102 THE WHITE STRIPES Elephant 6 94 84 81 47 SWITCHFOOT The Beautiful Letdown 57 0 THIRD MAN 27148'982(18.98 CO) COLUMBIA 71083/RED INK (9.98 CD)

45 38 31 3 DOORS DOWN 3 Away From The Sun 8 95 75 79 ,_ HOOBASTANK The Reason 45 flEPUBLIGNNIVEflSAL 061396/UMfl6 (8.980298) ISLAND 001488/IDJMG 112.98 CDI

46 41 45 AVANT Private Room 18 96 82 77 LIMP BIZKIT Results May Vary 3 MAGIC JOHNSON/GEFFEN 0015671INTERSCOPE (8.98/12.98) FLIP 001235 / INTERSCOPE 112.98 CDI CD NEW DRAG -ON Hell And Back 47 97 65 66 ' R. KELLY A The R. In R &B Collection: Volume One 4 RUFF RUDERS 81583/VIRGIN 11298/18.981 JIVE 55077/ZOMBA 118.98 CDI

48 43 52 9 THE DARKNESS Permission To Land 39 98 92 93 20 GARY ALLAN See If I Care 17 ATLANTIC60817' /AG 112.98 CDI [N] MCA NASHVILLE 000111 /UMGN 18.98/12.98) 49 42 37 13 BLINK -182 Blink -182 3 99 73 63 9 JOE And Then... 26 GEFFEN 001334/INTERSCOPE 112.98 CD) JIVE 53707/ZOMBA 118.98 CDI

66 www.billboard.com www.billboard.biz BILLBOARD FEBRUARY 28, 2004 www.americanradiohistory.com Y Y ul Z W 0 US 2 , W wQ - o N Title Ñ Wu ARTIST Title ÿ á t ARTIST á =- 5 r 5 IMPRINT & NUMBER/DISTRIBUTING LABEL d o. 5 r.r IMPRINT & NUMBER/DISTRIBUTING LABEL - á CD 112 104 66 SEAN PAUL 2 Dutty Rock 9 158 - YEAH YEAH YEAHS Fever To Tell 67 VP /ATLANTIC 83620' /AG (11.98/18. %1 e INTERSCOPE 000349' 19.98 CD) 101 63 49 14 SOUNDTRACK Tupac: Resurrection 2 152 101 61 q` AIR Talkie Walkie 61 ERKS CO) AMARU 001533' /INTERSCOPE 112.98 CD) SOURCE 96632' /ASTRALW 119.98

JEREMY CAMP Carried Me: The Worship Project 102 153 139 121 s JAMES TAYLOR The Best Of James Taylor 11 4 BEC 3%13118.98 CD) CM WARNER BROS.7 3837/WARNER STRATEGIC MARKETING 118.96 CD)

103 88 71 THE OFFSPRING Splinter 30 154 133 96 SOUNDTRACK Cold Mountain 94 DMZ/COLUMBIA 86843/SONY MUSIC 118.98 EQ CD) COLUMBIA 89026 /SONY MUSIC (18.98 EG CD) 104 57 40 VARIOUS ARTISTS WWE Originals 12 ID 50 158 SOUNDTRACK Blue Collar Comedy Tour: The Movie 132 WWE RECORDS/COLUMBIA 90881/SONY MUSIC 118.98 EQ CO) WARNER BROS. /NASHVILLE) 48424/WRN 118.98 CD) (ED PAULINA RUBIO Pau- Latina 105 194 - ALISON KRAUSS + UNION STATION Live 36 UNIVERSAL LATINO 002036117. %CD) ROUNDER 610515 (19.98 CD) 74 106 67 54 KELIS Tasty 27 157 24 112 AMICI FOREVER The Opera Band VICTOR 52733/AAL CD) STAR TIIAK 52131'/AflISTA (1299/18.991 118.98 [N] itrzl 102 87 SOUNDTRACK Freaky Friday 19 158 145 133 CHER A2 The Very Best Of Cher 4 HOLLYWOOD 162004 118.98 CO) GEFFEN/ MCA /WARNER BROS. 73852 /WARNER STRATEGIC MARKETING 118.98 CO) One By One 3 108 83 51 SOUNDTRACK The Lord Of The Rings: The Return Of The King 36 OD RE 1 F00 FIGHTERS REPRISENJMG SOUNDTRACKS 48521/WARNER BROS. (19.% CD) ROSWELL/RCA 68008'/RMG 118.98 CD) 148 109 97 110 TIM MCGRAW 3 Tim McGraw And The Dancehall Doctors 2 160 '149 148 CASTING CROWNS Casting Crowns BEACH STREET 10723/REUNION 118.98 CD) CURB 78746 (12.98/18.98) [N] 110 87 86 T.I. Trap Muzik 4 161 141 137 JACK JOHNSON On And On 3 GRAND HUSTLE/ATLANTIC 836509AG 19.98/14. 981 JACK JOHNSON 0750Ir/UMRG (18.98 CD)

111 104 114.68 RASCAL FLATTS Melt 5 162 143 150" KELLY CLARKSON 2 Thankful 1 LYRIC STREET 165(31/HOLLYW000112 .98/18.98) RCA 68159/RMG 118.98 CD) 22 123 125 23 SEAL Seal IV 3 169 154 a JOHNNY CASH American IV: The Man Comes Around WARNER BROS. 47947(18.% CO) AMERICAN 063339'/LOST HIGHWAY 112.98 CD) 113 90 76 '12 PUDDLE OF MUDD Life On Display 20 ' 64 117 97 DAVID BANNER MTA2: Baptized In Dirty Water 69 SRC/UNIVERSAL 001720'NMRG (1298 CO) GEFFEN 001080/INTERSCOPE (8.96/12. 98I Eleven 147 147 170 _ ELEVEN Finger 113 94 65 MATCHBOX TWENTY 2 More Than You Think You Are 6 ' 65 FINGER a MELISMA/ATLANTIC 83612/AG WIND -UP 13058116.98 CD) [N] 11298/18981 115 89 69 21 BABY BASH Tha Smokin' Nephew 48 166 137 123 STAIND 14 Shades Of Grey 1 UNIVERSAL 001258NMRG 11298 CD/ FLIP/ELEKTRA 62882/EEG 118.98 CD)

116 93 95 10 STORY OF THE YEAR Page Avenue 93 167 159 160 ELVIS PRESLEY 3 Elvis: 30 #1 Hits 1 MAVERICK 48438/WARNER BROS. (12.58 C0) [N] RCA 68079 /RMG (12.98/19.981 127 117 95 88 ,:13 DIXIE CHICKS Top Of The World Tour Live 27 168 127 - BRONCO /LOS BUKIS Cronica De Dos Grandes FONOVISA 351279/UG CD/DVD) MONUMENT /COLUMBIA 90794/SONY MUSIC (13.98 ES CO) 117.98 142 152 BRAD PAISLEY Mud On The Tires 8 169 138 142 SOUNDTRACK Pixel Perfect (EP) 133 DISNEY %I0% (7.98 CD) ARISTA NASHVILLE 506%/RIG 112.98/I8.961 . WALT There To Here: Greatest Hits 7 THE CARPENTERS Carpenters Gold: 35th Anniversary Edition 119 el 183 189 = LONESTAR From A &M/UTV 001777NME 121.981 BNA 67076/RL6 (12.98/18.98) 5 12C 116 117 R. KELLY 2 Chocolate Factory 1 171 136 127 OBIE TRICE Cheers JIVE 41812/ZOMBA 118.98 CO) SHADY 001105 /INTERSCOPE 112.98 CD) 121 110 103 TRAPT Trapt 42 172 155 155 EMINEM 9 The Eminem Show 1 WARNER BROS. 48296118.98 CO) [N] WEB /AFTERMATH 4932% /INTERSCOPE 8.99/12 98) 99 122 98 78 MICHAEL JACKSON Number Ones 13 182 182 YELLOWCARD Ocean Avenue

." CAPITOL 39844 CD) MJJ/EPIC 88998/SONY MUSIC 112.98/18.%) - (12.98 123 115 92 THREE DAYS GRACE Three Days Grace 76 174 154 146 A PERFECT CIRCLE Thirteenth Step 2 JIVE 53479/ZOMBA 112.96 CD) [N] ' VIRGIN 80918'118.98 CD) PITCH BLACK Pitch Black Law 124 175 156 145. STACIE ORRICO Stacie Orrice 59 TRAVIS 001664NMRG 03.98/12.981[H] 1 FOREFRONT 32589NIRGIN 112.98/18.981[N]

12.5 86 68 T MEMPHIS BLEEK M.A.D.E. 35 189 198' JOE COCKER Ultimate Collection 122 Z ROC- A- FELLA/DEF JAM 003220'ADJMG (8.98/1298) A&M/HIP.0 001572/UME (12.98 COI 11

Ij 146 JOSS STONE The Soul Sessions (EP) 126 177 175 159 L SOUNDTRACK Something's Gotta Give 132 S -CURVE 4223419.% CD) [N] ?" COLUMBIA 90911 /SONY MUSIC 118.98 EQ CD) 127 122 SOUNDTRACK The Fighting Temptations 19 178 177 175 KIDZ BOP KIDS Kidz Bop 4 14

MUSIC WORLD/COLUMBIA 90286/SONY MUSIC )18.96 EO CD) i1 . RAZOR & TIE 8%74(11.98/18.991

Greatest Hits 128 Grand Champ 1 THALIA 179 130 129 k DMX EMI SPECIAL MARKETS 93043/EMI LATIN (16.99 CD) RUFF RYDERS /DEF JAM OR 9' /IDJMG /898/12.%) 129 119 116 VARIOUS ARTISTS WOW Hits 2004 51 180 160 132 PINK Try This 9 PROVIDENT/WORD -CURB /EMI CHRISTIAN 9%52/SPARROW 121.98 CO) ARISTA 52139 (18.98 CD)

130 108 113 ANTHONY HAMILTON Comin' From Where I'm From 33 CD RE -ENT GEORGE STRAIT Honkytonkville 5 SO SO DEF 52107 / ARISTA 11298 CO) MCA NASHVILLE 0001I4/UMGN 18 9802.98) At Last 38 131 106 111 BOB SEGER Greatest Hits 2 23 182 185 165 1 CYNDI LAUPER CD) CAPITOL 52772117.% CD) DAYLIGHT /EPIC 90760/SONY MUSIC 118.98 EEL This Left Feels Right 14 132 118 115 LEANN RIMES Greatest Hits 24 CD ;, ¡, BON JOVI ISLAND 001540 /IDJMG 18.98/1299) CURB 78829 (18.98 CO) 145 133 94 85 LIL JON & THE EAST SIDE BOYZ Part II 37 . ROBERT RANDOLPH & THE FAMILY BAND Unclassified BME 2318/IVT 111.98 CD/DVD) DARE 48472/WARNER BROS. 118.98 CD) [N] 134 99 00 COUNTING CROWS Films About Ghosts: The Best Of... 32 135 184 166 DAVE MATTHEWS BAND The Central Park Concert 14 GEFFEN 001676/INTERSCOPE 0298 CD) RAMA RAGS/RCA 57501/RMG (19.98 CD) 15 129 135 26 DIERKS BENTLEY Dierks Bentley 26 CI RE -E' ` - CHRIS CAGLE Chris Cagle CAPITOL (NASHVILLE/39814 (1298/18981 CAPITOL (NASHVILLE) 4%16111.98/18.981 136 120 91 JASON MRAZ Waiting For My Rocket To Come 55 187 164 171 50 JOE NICHOLS Man With A Memory 72 ELEKTRA 62829/EEG 11299 CD) [N] UNIVERSAL SOUTH 115285(8.98/12.98) [N]

132 130 THE BEATLES Let It Be... Naked 5 CD RE-ENTRY.: : BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN The Essential Bruce Springsteen 14 ® LEGACY /COLUMBIA 90773/SONY MUSIC 125.96 EQ CD) APPLE 95713/CAPITOL 118.98 CO)

1 1138 125 18 ; THE BEACH BOYS The Very Best Of The Beach Boys: Sounds Of Summer 16 1189 161 168 MARY J. BLIGE Love & Life CAPITOL 82710118.%CD) GEFFEN 000956 /INTERSCOPE (898/1298) OrED 134 126 20 BETTE MIDLER Bette Midler Sings The Rosemary Clooney Songbook 14 790 151 153 13 112 Hot& Wet 22 COLUMBIA 90350 /SONY MUSIC 118.98 Ea CD) BAD BOVNEF SOUL 000927NMRG (8.98/12. 98) 140 119 21 DAVE MATTHEWS Some Devil 2 191 148 138 10 VARIOUS ARTISTS The Source Presents Hip Hop HitsVol.7 89 RCA 55167/13MG (18.99 CD) OEF JAM 001614/IDJMG (12.98 CD) 141 109 98 18 JAGGED EDGE Hard 3 RE -ENTR 9 TOM JONES Reloaded: Greatest Hits 127 DECCA/UTV 001421NME 112.98 CD) COLUMBIA 87017 /SONY MUSIC 112. 98 EO /18.991 42 107 108 21 MURPHY LEE Da Skool Boy Presents Murphy's Law 8 193 179 190 44 GODSMACK Faceless 1 FO' REEL/UNIVERSAL 001132/UMRG (12.98 CD) REPUBLIC/UNIVERSAL%7854/UMRG 18.98/1298) 143 121 99 14 3 DOORS DOWN Another 700 Miles (EP) 21 194 176 781 42 KEM Kemistry 90 REPUBUCNNIVERSAL %1603/UMRG 19.98 CD) MOTOWN 067516/UMRG 8.%/12.981 [N] 144 100 74 ' FEFE DOBSON Fefe Dobson 67 195 167 179 12 GERALD LEVERT Stroke Of Genius 6

ISLAND %1244/IDJMG 112% CD) [N] - ELEKTRA 62903/EEG 111.98/18.%) 145 91 75 BIG TYMERS Big Money Heavyweight 21 196 180 167 ;4;i SOUNDTRACK The Lizzie McGuire Movie 6 CASH MONEY 00 %15'NMRG 112.98 CD) ,' WALT DISNEY %0080118. %CDI Home 188 (ED RE- ENTRY MANNHEIM STEAMROLLER Romantic Melodies 41 CD RE -'S SIMPLY RED AMERICAN GRAMAPHONE 214 (16.% CD) SIMPLYRED.COM 0001 /RED INK 118.98 CD) 147 The No. 1's Love Actually 39 72 - DIANA ROSS & THE SUPREMES 72 198 200 177 it SOUNDTRACK MOTOWN/UTV 001368/UME 11298 CO) J 98760/RMG (18.98 CD)

f DOWNING Emotions 92 CD 153 136 COLDPLAY Coldplay Live 2003 13 C) RE- T WILL CAPITOL 99014 (24.93 OVO /CO) GRP 000529NG 11298 CD)

KEB' MO' Keep It Simple 149 200 186 128 AVRIL LAVIGNE 6 Let Go 2

OKEH/EPIC 86108/SONY MUSIC 118.99 E0 CD) [N] ARISTA 147407.%11 CD) 50 1281151 AFI Sing The Sorrow 5 NITRO/DREAMWORKS 450380' /INTERSCOPE 19. % CD)

Albums with the greatest sales gains this week. Recording Industry Assn. Of America (RIAA) certification for net shipment of 500,000 album units (Gold). R1AA certification for net shipment of 1 million units Platinum). RIAA certification for net shipment of 10 million units (Diamond). Numeral following Platinum or Diamond swim! 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. RIAA Latin awards: o Certification for net shipment of 100,000 units (Oro). 0 Certification of 200,000 units (Platino1. A' Certification of 400,000 wits (Muhl- Platino).'Asterisk Indicates LP is available. Most tape prices, and CD prices for BMG and WEA labels, are suggested lists. Tape prices marked ED, and al' other CD prices, are equivalent prices, which are projected from wholesale prices. Greatest Gainer shows chart's largest unit increase. Pacesetter indicates biggest percentage growth. Heatseeker Impact shows albums removed from Heatseekers this week. [N] indicates past or present Heatseeker title. ® 2004, VNU Business Media, Inc., and Nielsen SoundScan, Inc. All rights reserved.

BILLBOARD FEBRUARY 28, 2004 www.billboard.com www.billboard.biz 67 www.americanradiohistory.com FEBR2004UARY28 TOP FEBRUARY 28 Bdlboard® INTERNET ALBUM SALESTM 2004 TOP Billboard UN ':TRACKS TM Sales data and intemet sales reports compiled by 11 Nielsen Sales data compiled by ,. Nielsen SoundScan Z m,ó SoundScan ARTIST IMPRINT 8 NUMBER/DISTRIBUTING LABEL g Title ap TITLE IMPRINT & NUMBER/DISTRIBUTING LABEL

:` NUMBER 1 °;d 1 Week At Number l 2 Weeks At Number

21 BLUE NOTE 84800 NORAH JONES Feels Like Home 1 1 BARBERSHOP 2: BACK IN BUSINESS INTERSCOPE 001945'

MELISSA ETHERIDGE ISIAND001e22ADJMG Lucky 15 QUEER EYE FOR THE STRAIGHT GUY CAPITOL95912

2 JOSH GROBAN A2 143/REPRISE 48450/WARNER BROS. Closer 5 3 THE CHEETAH GIRLS (EP) WALT DISNEY 860126

8 HARRY CONNICK, JR. COLUMBIA90551 /SONY MUSIC Only You 6 14 50 FIRST DATES MAVERICK 48675/WARNER BROS

10 OUTKAST Ae ARISTA50133. Speakerboxxx/The Love Below 4 2 YOU GOT SERVED TU.GJEPIC90744 /SONY MUSIC

22 MICHAEL MCDONALD MOTOWN000651 /UMRG Motown 14 4 TUPAC: RESURRECTION AMARU 001533'/INTERSCO PE

15 CAPITOL95912 Queer Eye For Guy SOUNDTRACK The Straight 39 6 FREAKY FRIDAY HOLLYWOOD 1624134

9 EVANESCENCE A4 WIND-UP 13063 Fallen 7 5 THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE RETURN OF THE KING REPRISE/WMG SOUNDTRACKS 48521/WARNER BROS. A2 7 SHERYL CROW ABM 001521/INTERSCOPE The Very Best Of Sheryl Crow 11 7 THE FIGHTING TEMPTATIONS MUSIC WORLD/COLUMBIA 90286/SONY MUSIC

12 SARAH MCLACHLAN A2 ARISTA50150 Afterglow 26 8 COLD MOUNTAIN DMZ/COLUMBIA 86843 /SONY MUSIC

17 NORAH JONES 8 BLUE NOTE 32086' [N] Come Away With Me 18 10 BLUE COLLAR COMEDY TOUR: THE MOVIE WARNER BROS. (NASHVILLE) 48424/WRN

4 KENNY CHESNEY BNA58801 /RLG When The Sun Goes Down 3 9 PIXEL PERFECT (EP) WALT DISNEY 861056

13 VARIOUS ARTISTS GRAMMY 58022/BMG STRATEGIC MARKETING GROUP 2004 Grammy Nominees 10 11 SOMETHING'S GOTTA GIVE COLUMBIA90911 /SONY MUSIC

20 JOSH GROBAN A3 143/REPRISE48154/WARNERBROS. [N] Josh Groban - 12 THE LIZZIE MCGUIRE MOVIE WALT DISNEY 860080

BIG HEAD TODD AND THE MONSTERS SANCTUARY84672 Crimes Of Passion - 13 LOVE ACTUALLY J 56760/ßM13

1 INCUBUS IMMORTAL/EPIC 9089D'/SONY MUSIC A Crow Left Of The Murder... 9 THE LION KING 1 1/2 (EP) WALT DISNEY 861046

16 NO DOUBT INTERSCOPE001495 The Singles 1992 -2003 25 17 LOST IN TRANSLATION EMPEROR NORTON 7068' A2 KEB'MO' OKEH/EPIC86408/SONY MUSIC [N] Keep It Simple 149 16 CHICAGO EPIC 87018/SONY MUSIC

6 MINDY SMITH VANGUARD 79736 [N] One Moment More - 15 PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: THE CURSE OF THE BLACK PEARL WALT DISNEY 860089

11 FIVE AWARE/COLUMBIA 86186/SONY MUSIC The For FOR FIGHTING Battle Everything 43 20 0 BROTHER, WHERE ART THOU? LOST HIGHWAY /MERCURY 170069/IDJMG

KANYE WEST ROGA- FELLWDEF JAM 002030. /IDJMG The College Dropout 2 19 DIRTY DANCING: ULTIMATE DIRTY DANCING RCA 55525/BMG STRATEGIC MARKETING GROUP

18 DIDO ARISTA50137 Life For Rent 37 18 BAD BOYS Il A BAD BOY000716' /UMRG

14 SOUNDTRACK REPRISE/WMG SOUNDTRACKS 4&521/WARNER BROS. The Lord Of The Rings: The Return Of The King 108 22 THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE TWO TOWERS WMG SOUNDTRACKS/REPRISE 4E079/WARNER BROS.

THE WHITE THIRD MAN 27148'N2 44 - STRIPES Elephant CONCERT FOR GEORGE WARNER STRATEGIC MARKETING 74546 CLAY AIKEN A2 RCA54638/RMG Measure Of A Man 41 24 A WALK TO REMEMBER EPIC 86311 /SONY MUSIC

Top Internet Album Sales reflects physical albums ordered through Internet merchants, based on data collected by Nielsen SoundScan. Unlike most Billboard album charts, catalog ti les are included on the Internet and Soundtrack charts. Albums with the greatest sales gain this week. Recording Industry Assn. Of America (RIAA) certification for net shipment of 500,000 album units (Gold). RIM certification for net shipment of 1 million units (Platinum). 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 100 minutes more, with a running time of or 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.) 4 Certification of 200,000 units ( Platino). 4' Certification of 400,000 units (Mufti -Platino). *Asterisk indicates vinyl available. [H] indicates past or present Heatseeker tide © 2004, VNU Business Media, Inc. and Nielsen SoundScan, Inc. All rights reserved.

THE BILLBOARD 200 A -1 (LISTED BY ARTISTS)

112 190 Chris Cagle 186 Melissa Etheridge 15 R. Kelly 97, 120 Martina McBride 56 184 Pixel Perfect (EP) 169 Twista 8 3 Doors Down 45, 143 Jeremy Camp 102 Evanescence 7 Kem 194 Michael McDonald 14 Rascal Flails 111 Queer Eye For The Straight Guy 39 Keith Urban 78 50 Cent 65 The Carpenters 119 Alicia Keys 17 Tim McGraw 109 Red Hot Chili Peppers 70 Somethings Gotta Give 177 Finger Eleven 165 Johnny Cash 163 Kid Rock 72 Sarah McLachlan 26 LeAnn Rimes 132 Tupac: Resurrection 101 Luther Vandross 28 Trace Adkins 75 Five For Fighting 43 Casting Crowns 160 Kidz Bop Kids 178 Memphis Bleek 125 Diana Ross & The Supremes 147 You Got Served 86 AFI 150 Foo Fighters 159 VARIOUS ARTISTS Cher 158 Beyonce 12 Bette Midler 139 Paulina Rubio 105 Britney Spears 21 Christina Aguilera 66 2004 Grammy Nominees 10 Kenny Chesney 3, 88 Godsmack 193 Korn 91 Kylie Minogue 42 Brace Springsteen 188 Clay Aiken 41 Seal 112 Disneymania 2: Music Stars Sing Chingy 20 Good Charlotte 83 Alison Krauss + Union Station 156 Keb' Mo' 149 Staind 166 Air 152 Sean Paul 100 Disney ...Their Way! 77 Kelly Clarkson 162 Josh Groban 5 Jason Mraz 136 Rod Stewart 29, 58 Gary Allan 98 Cyndi Lauper 182 Bob Seger 131 Fired Up! 51 Joe Cocker 176 G-Unit 33 Musiq 93 Sting 54 Amici forever 157 Avril Lavigne 200 Simple Plan 84 Now 14 24 Coldplay 40, 148 Joss Stone 126 Audioslave 71 Anthony Hamilton 130 Murphy Lee 142 Nelly 76 Simply Red 197 The Source Presents Hip Hop Hits Harry Connick, Jr. 6 Story Of The Year 116 Avant 46 Hoobastank 95 Gerald Levert 195 Joe Nichols 187 Jessica Simpson 19 Vol. 7 191 Counting Crows 134 George Strait 181 Lil Jon & The East Side Boyz 79, Nickelback 22 WOW Gospel 2004 81 Baby Bash 115 Sheryl Crow 11 Incubus 9 SOUNDTRACK Ruben Studdard 16 133 No Doubt 25 WOW Hits 2004 129 David Banner 164 50 First Dates 80 Keith Sweat 61 damageplan 38 Alan Jackson 23, 85 Limp Bizkit 96 WWE Originals 104 The Beach Boys 138 The Offspring 103 Barbershop 2: Back In Business Switchfoot 94 The Darkness 48 Michael Jackson 122 Lipkin Park 34, 82 The Beatles 137 Stacie 0rrico 175 36 Kanye West 2 Dido 37 Jagged Edge 141 Lonestar 170 James Taylor 153 Dierks Bentley 135 OutKast 4 Blue Collar Comedy Tour: The Westside Connection 50 Dixie Chicks 117 Jay-Z 27 Lostprophets 73 Thalia 128 Big Tymers 145 Movie 155 The White Stripes 44 DMX 179 Jet 60 Courtney Love 53 Brad Paisley 118 Three Days Grace 123 Black Eyed Peas 52 The Cheetah Girls (EP) 64 Fefe Dobson 144 Joe 99 Ludacris 30 A Perfect Circle 174 T.I. 110 Yeah Yeah Yeahs 151 Mary J. Blige 189 Cold Mountain 154 Will Downing 199 Jack Johnson 161 Pink 180 Justin Timberlake 87 Yellowcard 173 Blink -182 49 Mannheim Steamroller 146 The Fighting Temptations 127 Drag -On 47 Norah Jones 1, 18 Pitch Black 124 Train 92 Ying Yang Twins 62 Bon Jovi 183 Maroons 32 Freaky Friday 107 Hilary Duff 31 Tom Jones 192 Elvis Presley 167 Trapt 121 Bronco/Los Bukis 168 matchbox twenty 114 The Lizzie McGuire Movie 196 Warren Zevon 74 Juvenile 63 Probot 68 Obie Trice 171 Brooks & Dunn 57 Eagles 59 Dave Matthews Band 185 The Lord Of The Rings: The Return Puddle Of Mudd 113 Josh Turner 35 Michael Buble 89 Missy Elliott 69 Toby Keith 13, 67 Dave Matthews 140 Of The King 108 Shania Twain 55 Eminem 172 Kelis 106 John Mayer 90 Robert Randolph & The Family Band Love Actually 198

during the Grammys' Feb. 8 tele- Kanye West would have ruled The week of 312,000 copies. that has it re-entering Top Christ- The cast and backed that up with Billboard 200. His 441,000 -unit start "Dropout" also includes ian Albums (No. 6), Top Heatseek- Over morning -show TV ads in 10 major for `Te College Dropout" represents "Through the Wire," modeled on ers (No. 7) and The Billboard 200 markets, along with spots on talk the second -largest sales by any album Chaim Khan's "Through the Fire," (No. 184), its first ink on the big radio stations. in 2004, surpassed only by Norah which bullets at No. 10 on the Hot chart since August. Counter Aside from triple -A rock and Jones' fast start. R&B/Hip -Hop Airplay chart. Grammy presenter Michael Continued from page 65 adult contemporary stations, radio Melissa Etheridge launches at McDonald rides 34 -14 on the big pretty much missed Jones' party. No. 15 with 91,500 sold, a bigger chart (up 166%) for his highest Only four mainstream top 40 sta- week than her previous album saw rank since 1982 and also makes his stores in June 2002. Jones' tally tions gave "Sunrise" any play for when it bowed at No. 9 in 2001. first appearance ever on Top Pop also shows that her album sold the tracking period through Feb. Catalog (No. 19, up 140 %). His cat- handsomely through the weekend, 17, and the song's audience for the TROPHIES AND HEARTS: With two alyst was another show earlier that as first -day numbers cited by week stood at 13.1 million from 74 performances on the telecast and day on the same network, "CBS chains put the album on course stations at all monitored formats. one of the night's biggest awards, News Sunday Morning," which for a start in the range of 600,000 The label ran TV spots in 20 mar- OutKast sees the biggest unit sparked an immediate reaction. to 700,000. kets during the album's second increase among Grammy Award Meanwhile, you can smell Valen- The album initially shipped 2.3 week, and upcoming visits to "Late beneficiaries (see story, page 3). tine's Day on most of the sales million. Reorders since its Feb. 10 Night With Conan O'Brien" and The telecast's tributes also cause charts. Among those who Cupid release through press time have "The Daily Show" should help it stay sales to almost quadruple for the pumps on the big chart are Josh added about 500,000 to that total. afloat. Figure, too, that the older latest by the late Warren Zevon (a Groban (No. 5, up 34 %), Harry VIII jumped on the video for demographic to whom Jones appeals re -entry at No. 74) and to almost Connick Jr. (No. 6, up 58 %), Rod lead track "Sunrise" early and will help her to avoid the declines of West's album includes an ex- triple for Luther Vandross (61 -28, Stewart (36 -29, up 83% and 76 -58, often, making it that station's 50% to 60% or more that big rap or tended version of the chart- up 192 %). Awards for both men up 76 %), Michael Bublé (131 -89, most-played clip during release rock records often see in week two. topping track "Slow Jamz" that were announced on -air. up 113 %) and a re -entry for the week, and Jones played "The recently made Twista the No. 1 act The Grammys' funk segment Valentine album released last year Tonight Show With Jay Leno" Feb. STANDING IN THE SHADOW: Any other on The Billboard 200 when his cooks a 384% rise for Robert Ran- by Mannheim Steamroller (No. 10. Blue Note did a national spot week this year, producer -turned- artist "Kamikaze" opened at a career -best dolph & the Family Band, a rally 146, up 309 %).

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2 Weeks AtNumberl 1 Week At Number 1 5 Weeks At Number l NUMBER 1 > 5. ' NUMBER 1 I HOT SHOT DEBUT `q -ntv, NUMBER 1 3e 1 5 JOSH GROBAN 3 Josh Groban JEREMY CAMP Carried Me: The Worship Project 1 1 YING YANG TWINS Me & My Brother 143/REPRISE 48154/WARNER BROS. CDI (1598 [N] AEC 39613 118.98 C0) COLLIPARK 2480/TVT 117.98 CD) PITCH Pitch Black Law $t GREATEST GAINER BLACK '-'-',JZ , TRAVIO 001664 /UMRG (8.98/12.961 HOT SHOT DEBUT 2 1 THE BEATLES 9 1 PROBOT Probot APPLE 29325/CAPITOL 112.98/18981 t$A GREATEST GAINER -$_ ROSWELL 31E /SOUTHERN LORD 115.98 CDI 7 7 MARTINA MCBRIDE A2 Greatest Hits 1 13 JOSS STONE The Soul Sessions (EP) ,* T.- RCA NASHVILLE 67012/RLO (12.98/18.981 S -CURVE 42234 19.98 CDI 2$/i GREATEST GAINER The Wind There 8 16 WARREN ZEVON =4 5 3 MERCYME Almost KEB' MO' Keep It Simple ARTEMIS 51156 11898 CDI INO86133/CURB (16.98 CDI[N] OKEWEPIC 86408/SONY MUSIC 118.98 EQ CDI 2 2 LIL JON & THE EAST SIDE BOYZ Kings Of Crunk 4 2 LINKIN PARK 8 [Hybrid Theory] 3 3 CASTING CROWNS Casting Crowns WARNER BROS. 47755 BME 2370'/TVT (1338/17.981 (12.98118.98) BEACH STREET 10733/REUNION 118.98 CDI 12 13 Room For Squares 5 3 4 LIL JON & THE EAST SIDE BOYZ Part II JOHN MAYER 3 L" 2 5 FINGER ELEVEN Finger Eleven AWARE/COLUMBIA 85293'/SONY MUSIC (7.98E0/18.981[N] 6 BME 5378153/T 111.98 CD/OVD) WIND -UP 13058 11698 CD) 26 49 MANNHEIM STEAMROLLER Romantic Melodies s7 3 4 KID ROCK 4 Cocky ROBERT RANDOLPH & THE FAMILY BAND Unclassified LAVA83482'/A0 0 AMERICAN GRAMAPHONE 214 (16.98 CDI 112.98/18.981 0' DARE 48172/WARNER BROS. (18.98 CDI .8 6 6 BOB SEGER & THE SILVER BULLET BAND 6 Greatest Hits 7 4 3 AIR Talkie Walkie 8 1 CDI CAPITOL 30334 110.98/15.981 4 GAVIN DEGRAW Chariot SOURCE 96632/ASTRALWERKS (19.98 J 20058/RMG (11.98 CD) Home 10 11 BOB MARLEY AND THE WAILERS 41110 Legend 15 8 SIMPLY RED 19 Managers SIMPLYRED.COM 00O //RED INK 11838 CD) TUFF GONG/ISLAND 548904/I0JMG CO 16 FOUNTAINS OF WAYNE Welcome Interstate 0 (898/12.981 S -CURVE 90875 (18.98 CDI 16 16 ROD STEWART The Very Best Of Rod Stewart 9 5 5 ANI DIFRANCO Educated Guess RIGHTEOUS 034 (16.98 CD) WARNER BROS. 78328 (12.98/18.981 12 12 LOS LONELY BOYS Los Lonely Boys BABE o OR 80305 (13.98 COI 14 14 FRANK SINATRA Classic Sinatra: His Great Performances 1953.1960 10 7 9 VARIOUS ARTISTS Crunk And Disorderly TVT 2500 117.98 CDI CAPITOL 23502 11138/17.981 11 5 2 MINDY SMITH One Moment More VANGUARD 79736 (16.98 CO) 11 LONELY BOYS Los Lonely Boys 1.1. 2 8 8 KENNY CHESNEY 3 Greatest Hits 14 LOS 4 Rooney w OR 80305 (13.98 CDI [N] BNA 67976/KG 112.98/18.981 12 6 ROONEY GEFFEN 000242/INTERSCOPE 19.98 CDI ilip 32 46 FRANK SINATRA Greatest Love Songs 12 6 6 MI One Moment More Buleria VANUARD NDY9SSMITHD1[N] REPRISE 78295/WARNER BROS. (12.98/18.98) IED DAVID BISBAL VALE 002031/UNIVERSAL LATINO 115.98 CDI 14 11 10 TIM MCGRAW A' Greatest Hits 17 19 MICHAEL BOLTON Vintage CURB 77978 11298/18.98) 114 13 15 JOSHUA BELL Romance Of The Violin e PMG 73973 (19.98 CD) SONY CLASSICAL 87894 /SONY MUSIC 118.98 ES CD) 113 18 18 JOHNNY CASH 16 Biggest Hits 14 16 21 SOUNDTRACK Lost In Translation EMPEROR NORTON 7060' 117.98 COI LEGACY/COLOMBIA (NASHVILLE) 69739/SONY MUSIC 17.98 EO/11.981 15 15 18 RON WHITE Drunk In Public PARALLEL/HIP- 0001587/UME (12.98 CD) 23 25 BARRY WHITE All Time Greatest Hits 15 12 10 DASHBOARD CONFESSIONAL A Mark, A Mission, A Brand, A Scar VAGRANT 0385 CD) o MERCURY 522459/IDJMG 18.98/12.98) 16 14 10 DAMIEN RICE O 118.98 DRM/VECTOR 48507/WARNER BROS. (18.98 CD) Up 17 17 15 PINK FLOYD 40.15 Dark Side Of The Moon 16 13 15 THE POSTAL SERVICE Give SUB POP 595 (14.98 CD) CAPITOL 46001 (10.98/18.98) 10 9 HIM Razorblade Romance [N] JIMMY FRANKS /UNIVERSAL 001429/UMRG 112.98 COI 18 15 17 CELINE DION A' All The Way...A Decade Of Song 17 11 12 - THE SHINS Chutes Too Narrow POP 70625' (15.98 CDI 550 MUSIC/EPIC 63760/SONY MUSIC 112.98 E0/18.98/ 17 20 JUANES Un Dia Normal SUB SURCO 017532/UNIVERSAL LATINO (1638 CD) 18 10 13 JOHNNY VICIOUS Ultra.Trance:3 HOT SHOT DEBUT ULTRA 1180 CO) !Y 19 11 16 THE POSTAL SERVICE Give Up 119.98 [N1 Michael McDonald SUB POP 595 (14.98 CD) MICHAEL MCDONALD The Very Best Of 19 19 18 VARIOUS ARTISTS Just Because I'm A Woman: Songs Of Dolly Parton WARNER BRO5. 76649/RHINO (12.98 CD) OUT OF EDEN Love, Peace & Happiness SUGAR HILL 3980 (17.98 CDI 0 G0TEE72898 (18.98 CD) 4 20 21 SHANIA TWAIN 11119 Come On Over 20 20 14 AMEL LARRIEUX Bravebird MERCURY 536003/UMGN 18.98/15.981 21 7 6 STEREOLAB Margerine Eclipse BLISSLIFE 00001 (1698 CDI ELEKTRA 62926/EEG (18.98 CD) 22 22 COLDPLAY 2 Parachutes 45 - VARIOUS ARTISTS More Ultimate Power Of Love: 32 Greatest Love Songs NETTWERK 30162/CAPITOL 111.98/17.981M ® MADACY5483 (19.98 CDI 22 9 14 JOHNNY VICIOUS Ultra.Trance:3 13 12 AC/DC 19 Back In Black ULTRA 1180 119.98 COI 22 21 27 DEATH CAB FOR CUTIE Transatlanticism LEGACY/EPIC 80207/SONY MUSIC 118.98 EQ CDI BARSUK 32 11638 CDI 23 26 43 LA OREJA DE VAN GOGH Lo Que Te Conte Mientras Te Hadas La Dormida 23 9 23 KID ROCoKIIC Devil Without A Cause SONY DISCOS 70451 (1698 ED CD) 23 9 - THE WALKMEN Bows & Arrows TO DOG/LAVA nzsel6sel[x] RECORD COLLECTION 48680. 114.98 CDI [N 24 22 26 SHINEDOWN Leave A Whisper 24 24 AL GREEN Greatest Hits ATLANTIC 83568/AG (1798 CD) 24 18 17 THE FLATLANDERS Wheels Of Fortune HI/THE RIGHT STUFF 3080 /CAPITOL 110.98/17.981 NEW WEST 6049 (18.98 CDI [x] 25 33 33 SIN BANDERA De Viaje 05 21 20 QUEEN Al Greatest Hits SONY DISCOS 70633 (16.98 ES CD) LADYSMITH BLACK MAMBAZO Raise Your Spirit Higher: Wenyukela HOLLYWOOD 161265 (11.98/17.981 ®, HEADS UP 3083 CDI 115.98 [N] DELIRIOUS? World Service 26 19 19 METALLICA 1A Metallica o FURIOUS? 95492/SPARROW (18.98 CDI 26 24 24 SEVENDUST Seasons ELEKTRA 61113/EE6 (11.98/17.981 TVT 5993 117.98 CDI 27 24 23 JEREMY CAMP Stay PRINCE The Very Best Of Prince SEC 40456 116.98 CDI 27 29 25 DIZZEE RASCAL Boy In Da Corner WARNER BROS. 74272 11598 CD) XL 10600 /MATADOR 11638 CDI [N] 28 18 21 THE THRILLS So Much For The City 26 26 BROOKS & DUNN 3 The Greatest Hits Collection VIRGIN 84968' 19.98 CDI 28 25 22 DEFAULT Elocation ARISTA NASHVILLE 18852/RIG 112.98/18.981 TVT6000 (15.98 CD) GRUPO MOJADO 20 Greatest Hits 9 27 28 JOURNEY .1° Journey's Greatest Hits UNIVISION 310235/0G 11798 CD /DVD) DESCENDENTS 'Merican (EP) COLUMBIA 44493/SONY MUSIC 112.91110/18.981 ED FAT WRECK CHORDS 671 16.98 CDI [N] 3C 8 - THE WALKMEN Bows & Arrows 0 25 27 ALAN JACKSON 5 The Greatest Hits Collection RECORD COLLECTION 48680' 114.98 CD) 30 22 28 2PAC Nu -Mixx Klazzics ARISTA NASHVILLE 18801 /RLG (12.98/18.98) DEATH ROW 9530'/KOCH (1898 CDI 31 29 31 VICENTE Y ALEJANDRO FERNANDEZ En Vivo: Juntos Por Ultima Vez WILLIE NELSON 16 Biggest Hits SONY DISCOS 91088 117.98 ES CDI 31 30 26 JOAN SEBASTIAN Coleccion De Oro LEGACY /COLUMBIA (NASHVILLE) 69322/SONY MUSIC 17.98 EO/11.981 MUSART 12887/BALBOA 18.98/13.981[N] 32 19 17 THE FLATLANDERS Wheels Of Fortune 2 34 31 ABBA A' Gold - Greatest Hits NEW WEST 6049 (18.98 CD) 32 35 38 THE PETER MAUCK GROUP FEATURING NORAH JONES New York City POLYDOR/UNIVERSAL 517001/UMR6 112.98/18.98) KOCH 8678 113.98 CO) LADYSMITH BLACK MAMBAZO Raise Your Spirit Higher. Wenyukela 3 30 29 LARRY THE CABLE GUY Lord, I Apologize e, HEADS UP3083 (15.98 CDI 33 34 30 TAKING BACK SUNDAY Tell All Your Friends ARK 21 810076 118.98 CD1 VICTORY 176 (12.98 CDI [N] K1 Nuestro Turno 44 48 JOHN LENNON Lennon Legend - The Very Best Of John Lennon 0. OLE 197107 114.98 CD) 34 28 29 COHEED AND CAMBRIA In Keeping Secrets Of Silent Earth: 3 PARLOPHONE 21954' /CAPITOL (10.98/16.98 EQUAL VISION 87 (13.98 CDI 35 30 29 DIZZEE RASCAL Boy In Da Corner LUTHER VANDROSS Greatest Hits XL 10600' /MATADOR 116.98 CDI 35 27 23 ' ICED EARTH The Glorious Burden LEGACY/EPIC 66068/SONY MUSIC 110.98 EO/17.98) STEAMHAMMER/HUNTER 74970/SPV 117.98 BRIM] 36 21 11 STARSAILOR Silence Is Easy THE WIGGLES Yummy Yummy 35130 PHIL COLLINS 2 ...Hits CAPITOL 90007 118.98 CDI 36 33 32 1 FACE VALUE/ATLANTIC 83139/AG 110.98/17.98) KOCH 8626111.98 CD) [NI 37 23 25 VICKIE WINANS Bringing It All Together THE BEATLES.' Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band 31 MITCH HEDBERG Mitch All Together VERITY 43214/ZOMBA (1138/18.981 37 - APPLE 46442/CAPITOL (11.98/17.981 COMEDY CENTRAL 30024 (17.98 CD /OVD) [N] DESCENDENTS 'Merican (EP) 38 32 33 LIL JON & THE EAST SIDE BOYZ Certified Crunk 8 33 33 ALICIA KEYS 6 Songs In A Minor FAT WRECK CHORDS 671 CDI 16.98 o MIRROR IMAGE 01037 ICHIBAN 112.98 CD) J 20002/13MG 112.98/18.981 / Del Alma De Solis 9 28 44 VARIOUS ARTISTS The Most Relaxing Classical Album In The World...Everl LOS TRIO Canciones Marco Antonio VARIOUS ARTISTS Strawberry Shortcake: Strawberry Jams ® SONY DISCOS 70486 (1698 EQ CD) CIRCA 44890/VIRGIN 119.98/22.981 DIC 8654 /KOCH 19.98 CDI 140 41 AEROSMITH 10 Aerosmith's Greatest Hits 40 34 30 JOAN SEBASTIAN Coleccion De Oro LUTHER VANDROSS The Very Best Of Love - MUSART 12887/BALBOA 18.98/13.98) COLUMBIA 5 7367 /SONY MUSIC 17.98 EO/11.981 SONY MUSIC SPECIAL PRODUCTS 1417 /MADACY 111.98 CD) 50 35 DEAN MARTIN Greatest Hits 41 31 24 TEGO CALDERON El Enemy De Los Guasibiri 41 ' 36 31 ATMOSPHERE Seven's Travels CD WHITE LION 56625/BMG LATIN CDI CAPITOL 94691 117.98 CD) 115.98 RHYMESAYERS ENTERTAINMENT /FAT BEATS 86690'/EPITAPH 117.98 CD) 2 36 36 NICKELBACK 5 Silver Side Up MATTHEW WEST Happy 42 23 7 FANTOMAS Delirium Cordia ACROBAT/CHERRY 000977IUMRG 115.98 CDI ROADRUNNER 618485/IDJMG 112.98/18.98) 0 IPECAC 45 117.98 CDI [N] POISON Greatest Hits 1986 -1996 43 39 36 TAKING BACK SUNDAY Tell All Your Friends 43 38 43 LACUNA COIL Comalies VICTORY 176 CDI CAPITOL53375 (7.98/11.981 (12.98 CENTURY MEDIA 8160 116.98 CDI [N] SYSTEM OF A DOWN A3 Toxicity 44 28 27 ICED EARTH The Glorious Burden 44 41 44 AS I LAY DYING Frail Words Collapse AMERICAN/COLUMBIA 67N0/SONY MUSIC 112.98 EO/18.98) STEAMHAMME8/HUNTER 74970/SPV (17.98 CD) METAL BLADE 14441 19.98 CDI [N] 5 49 47 EMINEM 9 The Marshall Mathers LP 45 45 38 JOSH KELLEY For The Ride Home 45 48 - FALL OUT BOY Take This To Your Grave WEB /AFTERMATH 490629 /INTERSCOPE 18.98/12.98) HOLLYWOOD 162377 112.98 CD) FUELED BY RAMEN 061 112.98 CDI 46 42 - TOBY KEITH A2 Greatest Hits Volume One 46 38 39 THE WIGGLES Yummy Yummy 46 39 41 DANE COOK Harmful If Swallowed MERCURY 558962/UMRG 18.98/12.981 KOCH 8626 111.98 CD) COMEDY CENTRAL 30017 (16.98 CD/DVD) [NI

47 38 34 SADE A' The Best Of Sade MANNY MANUEL o Serenata 47 '' MASON JENNINGS Use Your Voice C' -NONE 0151 (16.98 CD) EPIC 85287 /SONY MUSIC 1179819 /18.981 UNIVERSAL LATINO 001626 (13.98 CD) BAR

48 MICHAEL JACKSON 126 Thriller 48 50 45 DAVE KOZ Saxophonic 48 ;° BOB & TOM Camel Toe EPIC 66073/SONY MUSIC (1298 EO/18.98 CAPITOL 34226 (18.98 CDI FRIGGEMALL 5071 127.98 CDI [HI 15 9 45 32 GUNS N' ROSES Appetite For Destruction 49 20 8 ELBOW Cast Of Thousands 49 ' JOHN DENVER The Essential John Denver GEFFEN 424148 /INTERSCOPE 112.98/18.981 V2 27189 114.98 CDI BMG SPECIAL PRODUCTS 0283/MADACY 116.98 CD) 30 THE BEATLES 12 Abbey Road 50 35 35 BYRON CAGE Byron Cage 50 ' NICKEL CREEK This Side SUGAR HILL 3941 CDI )1 APPLE 46446' /CAPITOL (12.98/18981 GOSPO CENTRIC 70047/ZOMBA 118.98 COI 118.98

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BILLBOARD FEBRUARY 28, 2004 www.billboard.com www.billboard.biz 69 www.americanradiohistory.com FEBIZUOAORY28 EB004Y28 TM TOP TM Billboard' TOP BLUES ALBUMS BIIboard CHRISTIAN ALBUMS W Sales data compiled by o Sales data compiled by be a x lil y á 3 Pe Nielsen Nielsen Hç ti SoundScan ÿ SoundScan 5 3 .iF ARTIST IMPRINT& NUMBER/DISTRIBUTING LABEL Title [' S ARTIST IMPRINT & NUMBER/DISTRIBUTING LABEL Title

7 NUMBER 1 1 Week At Number l 1u3: NUMBER 1 /GREATEST GAINER ,V;',, Weeks At Number l KEB' MO/ Keep ltSimple 1 SWITJiFOOT SPARROW 197BCHOBOANT The Beautiful Letdown OKEH REIN MUSIC /EPIC /SONY M ;J7` HOT SHOT DEBUT SOUNDTRACK Martin Scorsese Presents The Best Of The Blues JEREMY CAMP BEC9613/CHORDANT [N] Carried Me: The Worship Project 1 UTV 000704/LIME 2 2 VARIOUS ARTISTS PROVIDENT/WORD-CURB/SPARROW/EMI CHRISTIAN0652 CHORDANT WOW Hits 28[]4 3 2 STEVIE RAY VAUGHAN AND DOUBLE TROUBLE The Essential Stevie Ray Vaughan And Double Trouble LEGACY /EPIC 86423 /SONY MUSIC 4 5 CASTING CROWNS BEACH ST IEET /REUNION 10723 PROVIDENT [N] Casting Crowns

6 SUSAN TEDESCHI Wait For Me 5 5 4 STACIE ORRICO FOREFRONTNIRGIN 2589/CHORDANT (Hl Stacie Orrice TONE -COOL 751146/ARTEMIS N ROBERT RANDOLPH & THE FAMILY BAND DARE/WARNERBROS 48472/WORD-CURB [N] Unclassified 5 3 VARIOUS ARTISTS Get The Blues Vol. 2 9 10 RANDY TRAVIS WORD-CURB/WARNER BROS. 86273/WORD-CURB Worship & Faith NARM 50009 8 5 KEB' MO' Martin Scorsese Presents The Blues: Keb' Mo' 8 6 6 CECE WINANS PURESPRINGS GOSPEL/IN° 82685/WORD-CURB Throne Room ' OKEH/LEGACY 90496/SONY MUSIC N . 9 3 11 VARIOUS ARTISTS EMI SPECIAL MARKETS/TIME LIFE 2010/CHORDANT Together: I Could Of Your Love Forever Worship Sing 7 4 JOHN LEE HOOKER Face To Face 10 7 9 P.O.D. ATLANTIC 83676NWORD -CURB Payable On Death EAGLE 20023 11 1D 12 '. VARIOUS ARTISTS WORSHIP TOGETHER 4172/CHORDANT Here I Am To Worship 15 BUDDY GUY Blues Singer SILVERTONE 41843/ZOMBA H ® 19 26 STEVEN CURTIS CHAPMAN SPARROW 1762/CHORDANT All About Love 9 10 STEVIE RAY VAUGHAN Martin Scorsese Presents The Blues: Stevie Ray Vaughan 13 16 17 THIRD DAY ESSENTIAL 10706/PROVIDENT Offerings II: All I Have To Give LEGACY/EPIC 90495/SONY MUSIC lip 20 20 MERCYME IND86218/WORD -CURB Spoken For .THE HOLMES BROTHERS Simple Truths 15 8 3 MICHELLE WILLIAMS MUSICWORLD/INTEGRITY GOSPEL 82980/WORD-CURB Do You Know O 7 ALLIGATOR 4893 OUT OF EDEN GOTEE2898/CHORDANT [ii] Love, Peace & Happiness ®TYRONE DAVIS Come To Daddy 0 FUTURE 1005 1 8 17 17 19 VARIOUS ARTISTS EMICMG/WORD -CUflB 80198/PROVIDENT WOW Worship (Yellow) 2 12 JOHN MAYALL AND THE BLUESBREAKERS John Mayall & The Blues Breaker And Friends:10th Birthday Concert 18 15 21 VARIOUS ARTISTS FERVENT 30045/PROVIDENT Absolute Worship EAGLE 20017 19 22 23 MICHAEL W. SMITH REUNION 10008/PROVIDENT The Second Decade:1993 -2003 ROBBEN FORD Keep On Running 3 9 CONCORD 2187 20 '! DELIRIOUS? FURIOUS7/SPARROW 5492/CHORDANT [N] World Service 4 13 JIMI HENDRIX Martin Scorsese Presents The Blues: Jinni Hendrix 21 13 14 SMOKIE NORFUL EMI GOSPEL 5086/CHORDANT Smokie Norful: Limited Edition (EP) EXPERIENCE HENDRIX/MCA 000698 /UME 22 14 16 SMOKIE NORFUL EMI GOSPEL0374/CHORDANT [ii] I Need You Now ,.15 11 MEL WAITERS A Nite Out 23 18 18 JEREMY CAMP BEC0456/CHOROANT [M] Stay . WALOOXY 2835/MALACO 24 23 22 JARS OF CLAY ESSENTIAL 10709/PROVIDENT Who We Are Instead

25 24 25 NEWSBOYS SPARROW 1763/CHORDANT Adoration: The Worship Album 26 21 13 VARIOUS ARTISTS SPARROW 3552/CHORDANT In The Name Of Love: Artists United For Africa FEBR2004UARY 28 7 39 36 VARIOUS ARTISTS GAITHER MUSIC GROUP 2459/CHOROANT Bill Gaither Presents: A Gospel Bluegrass Homecoming Volume One Billboard TOP REGGAE ALBUMS T F28 38 37 MATTHEW WEST ACROBAT /CHERRY/UNIVERSAL 000977/SPARROW [N] Happy 9 32 40 RANDY TRAVIS WORD CURB/WARNER BROS.86236/WORD -CURB Rise And Shine Sales data compiled by k el. Nielsen 30 26 27 VARIOUS ARTISTS INTEGRITY 82336/WORD-CURB iWorsh!p: ATotal Worship Experience 31 31 32 RELIENT K GOTEE289NCHORDANT Two Lefts Don't Make A Right...But Three Do H SoundScan x_ 32 27 30 DONNIE MCCLURKIN VERITY 43199/PROVIDENT Donnie McClurkin... Again ARTIST IMPRINT & NUMBER/DISTRIBUTING LABEL Title

33 30 29 VARIOUS ARTISTS MARANATHA /INO! /INTEGRITY82746/WORD-CURB iWorsh!p A Total Worship Experience Vol.2

1 1 - Week At Number ''s NUMBER =-= PRODUCTS 18791/TIME 34 29 - VARIOUS ARTISTS WARNER SPECIAL LIFE Faith Hope And Love 2 SOUNDTRACK 50 First Dates 25 24 BYRON GOSPO CENTRIC 70047/PROVIDENT (HI Byron Cage MAVERICK 48675/VVARNER BROS. 35 CAGE 36 ` CHRIS RICE ROCKETOWN 20001 /PROVIDENT [N] Run The Earth, Watch The Sky_ 1 SEAN PAUL A' Dutty Rock VP /ATLANTIC 83620/AG 37: 35 34 VARIOUS ARTISTS INTEGRITY 18953/TIME UPE Songs 4 Worship: Platinum

3 3 ELEPHANT MAN Good 2 Go ZOEGIRL SPARROW 0666/CHORDANT [N] Different Kind Of Free VP /ATLANTIC 83681 /AG 38 / 39 `. TODD AGNEW ARDENT2519/CHORDANT Grace Like Rain 4 5 VARIOUS ARTISTS Strictly The Best Volume 31 X40'" VP 1699 JEFF DEVO GOTEE2897 /CHORDANT Light 5 4 VARIOUS ARTISTS Reggae Gold 2003 VP 83854 6 6 VARIOUS ARTISTS Red Star Sounds Presents Def Jamaica RED STAR/DEF JAMAICA 001195 /IDJMG FEBRUARY 28 7 11 ZIGGY MARLEY Dragonfly 2004 ALBUMSM TUFF GONG /PRIVATE MUSIC 11636/AAL Billboard TOP GOSPEL 8 8 WAYNE WONDER No Holding Back M o Sales data compiled by a VP /ATLANTIC 83628/AG W W Q Vs Nielsen I- 9 VARIOUS ARTISTS Reggae Pulse 3: Love Songs vi SoundScan TROJAN 80148/SANCTUARY 3 ARTIST IMPRINT& NUMBER/DISTRIBUTING LABEL 0 9 BOB MARLEY AND THE WAILERS Bob Marley & The Wailers Live At The Roxy t... g Title TUFF GONG /ISLAND 000516/IOJMG 3` NUMBER 1 -t"' 3 Weeks At Number 1 11 10 VARIOUS ARTISTS Rasta Jamz 1 1 VARIOUS ARTISTS WORO/EMI CMG/VERITY 57494/ZOMBA WOW Gospel 2004 RAZOR & TIE 89062 12 12 BERES HAMMOND The Ultimate Collection: Beres Hammond - Can't Stop A Man 551 GREATEST GAINER 'S, VP 1664 2 11 SOUNDTRACK MUSIC WURLD,CQLUMAIA 90098/SONY MUSIC The Fighting Temptations 3 14 BUJU BANTON Friends For Life 3 3 3 CECE WINANS PURESPRINGSGOSPEUIN090361 /SONYMUSIC Throne Room VP 83634° [N] VARIOUS INTEGRITY GOSPEUGOSPO CENTRIC/EPIC 90671/SONY MUSIC 14 13 SIZZLA Da Real Thing 4 4 4 ARTISTS Gotta Have Gospel! VP 1649 5 5 2 MICHELLE WILLIAMS MUSIC WORLD/COLUMBIA89081 /SONY MUSIC Do You Know

15 15 VARIOUS ARTISTS The Biggest Ragga Dancehall Anthems 2003 6 6 5 SMOKIE NORFUL EMI GOSPEL95086 Smokie Norful: Limited Edition (EP) GREENSLEEVES 4005' 7 7 7 SMOKIE NORFUL EMI GOSPEL20374 [N] I Need You Now

40 LADYSMITH BLACK MAMBAZO HEADS UP 3083 [N] Raise Your Spirit Higher. Wenyukela -. 0 - 9 8 8 VICKIE WINANS VERITY 43214/ZOMBA [HI Bringing It All Together EB2004Y28 10 10 9 iiI'1at1&,A,i' VARIOUS ARTISTS EMI CHRISTIAN/WORDNERITY43213/ZOMBA WOW Gospel 2003 ' i, 0 12 12 DONNIE MCCLURKIN VERITY43199/ZOMBA Donnie McClurkin... Again Sales data compiled by 11 BYRON GOSPO CENTRIC 70047/ZOMBA um Cage tr W 12 10 CAGE Byron Nielsen 13 13 14 KAREN CLARK-SHEARD ELEKTRA62894/EEG The Heavens Are Telling % 3 Po i 0, I- SoundScan 14 14 15 KIRK FRANKLIN G0SPO CENTRIC70037/ZOMBA The Rebirth Of Kirk Franklin >ï; S ARTIST IMPRINT & NUMBER/DISTRIBUTING LABEL Title ® 19 19 MARVIN SAPP VERITY43227/ZOMBA [HI Diary Of A Psalmist

1 16 17 16 RAMIYAH MUSIC WORLD /INTEGRITY GOSPEL86352SONYMUSIC Lin Ramiyah `1`? NUMBER 1 ., Week At Number l 1 8 LADYSMITH BLACK MAMBAZO Raise Your Spirit Higher. Wenyukela ® 21 20 THE BROOKLYN TABERNACLE CHOIR M2.O/WORD -CURB 82502/WARNER BROS. Live... This Is Your House HEADS UP3083 [N] 18 16 13 MARTHA MUNIZZI MARTHA MUNIZZI OW [N] The Best Is Yet To Come 1 RIIOUS AAR TISTS 2 VARIOUS6 Celtic Circle 19 15 18 DEITRICK HADDON TYSCOTNERITY43195/ZOMBA [N] Lost And Found

20 22 23 SHIRLEY CAESAR WORD-CURB 66008/WARNER BROS [N] Shirley Caesar And Friends 3 2 MOYA BRENNAN Two Horizons DECCA 001915 UNIVERSAL CLASSICS GROUP 21 23 25 SHIRLEY CAESAR WORD- CURB73898 /RHINO [N] Greatest Gospel Hits

4 5 SOUNDTRACK The Triplets Of Belleville 22 20 21 LEE WILLIAMS AND THE SPIRITUAL QC'S MCG7029/MALACO (HI Right On Time HIGHER OCTAVE SOUNDTRACKS 96611 /HIGHER OCTAVE 23 24 22 BISHOP PAUL S. MORTON & THE FGBCF MASS CHOIR TEHILLAH /UGHT5497/COMPENDIA [N] Let It Rain 5 4 SOUNDTRACK Bend It Like Beckham MILAN 36010 24 18 26 HEZEKIAH WALKER & THE LOVE FELLOWSHIP CRUSADE CHOIR VERITY43116/ZOMBA [HI Family Affair II: Live At Radio City Music Hall 6 3 KEALI'I REICHEL Ke'alaokamaile 32 24 TONY HIBBERT II SPIRIT IN MOTION 70852/RUBY ROSE In His Presence PUNAHEIF 11229 [H] 31 29 VARIOUS ARTISTS OPHIR 8052 PGE A Taste 0f 0phir 7 6 VARIOUS ARTISTS Putumayo Presents: French Cafe 27 25 30 THE WILLIAMS BROTHERS BLACKBERRY1643/MALACO Still Here PUTUMAYO 219 33 DONALD LAWRENCE & THE TRI-CITY SINGERS EMI GOSPEL 91802 The Best Of Donald Lawrence & The Tri -City Singers: Restoring The Years 8 7 VARIOUS ARTISTS Putumayo Presents: Sahara Lounge 28 26 - PUTUMAYO220 29 27 37 MARY MARY COLUMBIA85690/SONY MUSIC Incredible 9 9 SOUNDTRACK Frida ED 37 34 JAMES BIGNON & THE DELIVERANCE MASS CHOIR ZHANA 103 God Is Great DG 474150/UNIVERSAL CLASSICS GROUP 31 30 36 FRED HAMMOND VERITY53712/ZOMBA Nothing But The Hits 10 10 THE CHIEFTAINS Further Down The Old Plank Road VICTOR 52897/AAL 32 28 27 VICKI YOHE PURESPRINGS GOSPEL 84230/EMI GOSPEL I Just Want You 11 13 RY COODER MANUEL GALBAN Mambo Sinuendo 33 29 32 RICHARD SMALLWOOD VERITY53710/ZOMBA The Praise & Worship Songs Of Richard Smallwood PERRO VERDE/NONESUCH 79691/AG m 36 31 TURKS & CAICOS MASS CHOIR MEEK4021 Behold! Live In Chicago 2 11 CESARIA EVORA Voz D'Amor 35 35 JOHNNY MO SIERRA- PEARL0001 A New Direction BLUEBIRD 54380/AAL 35 GAITHER MUSIC GROUP 42558 [H] To VARIOUS ARTISTS Hecho En Cuba Vol. 2 36 9 6 LYNDA RANDLE A Tribute Mahalia Jackson ULTRA 6501 37 33 28 NATALIE WILSON & SOP GOSPO CENTRIC 10353/ZOMBA The Good Life +1> 14 DANIEL O'DONNELL The Daniel O'Donnell Show ED LUTHER BARNES & THE SUNSET JUBILAIRES ATLANTA INT'L10282 Its Your Time ()PTV MEDIA 0004 39 34 40 HEZEKIAH WALKER & THE LOVE FELLOWSHIP CHOIR VERITT53714/ZOMBA Hezekiah Walker & The Love Fellowship Choir. Nothing But The Hits 15 15 DANIEL O'DONNELL Greatest Hits /COMPENDIA DPW MEDIA 9550 CD RIZEN CHEZMUSIDUE/LIGHT5517 Rizen

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 (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. RIAA Latin awards: o Certification for net shipment of 100,000 units (Oro). A Certification of 200,000 units (Plating). A' Certification of 400,000 units (Mufti -Platina). "Asterisk indicates LP is available. Greatest Gainer shows chart's largest unit increase. Heatseeker Impact shows albums removed from Heatseekers this week. IN] indicates past or present Heatseeker title. © 2004, VNU Business Media, Inc., and Nielsen SoundSc an, Inc. All rights reserved.

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Watch, BMI), HL /WBM, CS 9; limo 59 TE NECESITO (Karen, BMI/Elyon, BMI) LT44 Chart Codes: CS (Hot Country Singles); HAITI.Hot Too LT (Hot Latin Tracks) and RBH (Hot R &B Hip/Hop Sin PERFECT (WB, ASCAP /Wet Wheelie, SOCAN /High- TENGO GANAS (VMR, ASCAP /EI.P.P., BMI) LT 16 Maintenance, SOCAN /Stinky Music, SOCAN /Drop Out, TE QUISE TANTO (Doble Acuarela Songs, ASCAP) LT 2 TITLE (Publisher - Licensing Org.) Sheet Music Dist., Chart, Position. SOCAN /Slutty, SOCAN /Lanni Tunes, SOCAN /Warner TEXAS PLATES (WB, ASCAP/Kelodies, Chappell, SOCAN), WBM, Hico 52 ASCAP/Sony/ATV Cross Keys, ASCAP/Onaly, BMI), too YEARS (EMI Blackwood, BMI /Five For Fighting, Blackwood, BMI /Bridges In Babylon Music, BMI), HL, ASCAP/Andreas Carlsson, STIM/ W B, ASCAP /Warner A PIERNA SUELTA (Ser -Ca, BMI) LT 39 HL /WBM, CS 25 BMI), HL, Hioo 55 RBH 92 Chappell, PRS), HL /WBM, Hioo 83 POPPIN' THEM THANGS (5o Cent, ASCAP /Lloyd THAT'S A WOMAN (Sony /AN Cross Keys, FALLEN (Sony /ATV Songs, BMI /Tyde, BMI/Sony/ATV IT ONLY HURTS WHEN I'M BREATHING (Universal - Banks, ASCAP /Mouth Full O' Gold, ASCAP /Universal, ASCAP/Joesin' For You, ASCAP /Universal, ASCAP/Mem- -A- Canada, SOCAN), HL, Hioo 5o Songs Of PolyGram International, BMI /Loon Echo, ASCAP /Ain't Nuthin' Goin' On But Funking, ASCAP /WB, phisto, ASCAP), HL/WBM, CS 44 CS GETS FOR LOVING ME (Sony /AN AGUANTA AHI (Not Listed) LT 41 FALLS ON ME (Universal -Songs Of PolyGram Interna- BMI /Out Of Pocket, ASCAP /Zomba, ASCAP), WBM, 43 ASCAP /Music Of Windswept, ASCAP /Elvis Mambo, THAT'S WHAT SHE ALL FALLS DOWN (Sony /AN Songs, BMI /EMI Black- tional, BMI /Pener Pig, BMI), WBM, Hioo 6o IT'S MY LIFE (Universal -Songs Of PolyGram Interna- ASCAP /TVT, ASCAP /Scott Storch, ASCAP), HL, RBH 74 Tree, BMI /Showbilly, BMI), HL CS 35 Up, BMI) RBH 46 wood, BMI /Gimme My Publishing, BMI), Hl, RBH 62 FIGURED YOU OUT (Warner- Tamerlane, BMI/Arm Your tional, BMI /Zomba, ASCAP), WBM, Hioo 23 POP THAT BOOTY (Notting Hill, SESAC /Put It Down, THEM JEANS (One THERE GOES MY LIFE (Warner- Tamerlane, BMI /Major ALONE (EMI Blackwood, BMI /Be's Songs, NV /A&S Dillo, SOCAN /Zero -G, SOCAN /Black Diesel, I WANNA DO IT ALL (EMI Blackwood, BMI/Ty Land, SESAC /T. Scott Style, SESAC /EMI April, ASCAP/Shaniah Bob, ASCAP/Sweet Summer, ASCAP), WBM, CS 12; Hioo Productions, BVBA), HL, Hioo 84 SOCAN /Ladekiv, SOCAN), WBM, Hioo 69 BMI/18o8 Music, BMI /BPI, BMI/Mike Curb, BMI), Cymone, ASCAP), HL, RBH 78 AMERICAN SOLDIER (Tokeco Tunes, BMI /Wacissa THE FIRST CUT IS THE DEEPEST (Mainstay, HL /WBM, CS 3; Hioo 38 PROTOTYPE (Gnat Booty, ASCAP /Chrysalis, ASCAP) -MCA, ASCAP), WBM, CS I YOU CRY (Big Red Tractor, RBH 63 51 THINK ABOUT YOU (Uncle Ronnie's, ASCAP/EMI April, River, BMI /BPJ, BMI), Hl, CS 1; Hioo 28 BMI / Salata, ASCAP/ Universal WANNA MAKE ASCAP /Ghost Manor, BMI), Hl, RBH 36 AMOR DESCARADO (Flamingo, BMI /Nuevo Mundo, 5o; Hioo 21 ASCAP/Warner -Tamerlane, BMI /Smith Haven, BMI), F**K IT (I DON'T WANT YOU BACK) (Hot Butter Milk, WBM, CS 39 THIS LOVE (Angel Pie, BMI /Mike Curb, BMI/Sony/ATV BMI /Telemundo, BMI) LT24 -Q- /Makeshift, ASCAP Radar, ASCAP ASCAP) Hioo 16; I WONT GO ON AND ON ( Peermusic, BMI /Ma Jane, Tree, BMI /Onaly, BMI /Warner- Tamerlane, BMI ANTES (EMI April, ASCAP) LT to /Bat /Top Billin', QUE LLORO (Sony /AN Discos, ASCAP) LT 8 BMI), WBM, CS 37 ARE YOU GONNA BE MY GIRL (Copyright Control) RBH 48 BMI) CS 49 A QUE NOTE VAS (Brantunes, ASCAP /Maximo THIS LOVE (Careers-BMG, BMI /February Twenty Sec- Hioo 61 FLIES ON THE BUTTER (YOU CANT GO HOME AGAIN) Aguirre, BMI /Mark Portmann, BMI /Universal -Musica /Built Rock, ASCAP /ICG, ond, BMI /Valentine Valentine, ASCAP), HL, Hioo 34 AUNQUE NOTE PUEDAVER (WB, ASCAP) LT 21 (Wacissa River, BMI On Unica, BMI) LT36 -J- THROUGH THE WIRE (Ye World Music, ASCAP /Dyad, BMI /Famous, ASCAP /Song Matters, ASCAP /BPJ Adminis- JESUS (EMI Blackwood, BMI /Gimme My Pub- QUESTIONS (Zomba Songs, BMI / R.Kelly, BMI), WBM, AVE CAUTIVA (Seg Son, BMI) LT 33 WALKS BMI /Warner- Tamerlane, BMI /Neropub, BMI /EMI April, tration, ASCAP), Ht, CS 41 RBH 56 RBH 61 AWAY FROM ME (WB, ASCAP /Jordan Rocks Music, lishing, BMI), HL, ASCAP), HL /WBM, Hioo 15; RBH 10 FORTHENIGHT (Universal, ASCAP /Tetragrammaton, QUE TE RUEGUE QUIEN TE QUIERA (LGA, BMI) LT 23 ASCAP), WBM, H100 96 JOLENE (Donnin, BMI) CS 57 TIPSY (Jerrell Jones, ASCAP/Tarpo, ASCAP /Notting ASCAP /Soulchild, ASCAP /Nivrac Tyke, ASCAP), WBM, BMI) QUICK TO BACK DOWN (Zomba, ASCAP /III Will, JUMBALAYA (Sony /AN Songs, LT 4o Dale, ASCAP) Hioo 8; RBH 1z Hioo 99; RBH 55 ASCAP /Lil Ion 00017 Music, BM°, WBM, RBH 71 JUSTA LITTLE WHILE (Black Ice, BMI /Cyptron, TOUCHEDADREAM (Zomba Songs, BMI / R.Kelly, -B- FREEK-A -LEEK (Zomba, ASCAP /Kumbaya, QUIEN TE DIJO ESO? (Brantunes, ASCAP/Maximo BABY BOY (Beyonce, ASCAP /Hitco South, BMI /EMI Blackwood, BMI), HL, Hioo 45 BMI), WBM, RBH 7o ASCAP /Watch My Music, ASCAP/Lil Jon 00017 Music, Aguirre, BMI /Fonsi, ASCAP) LT 19 ASCAP /Music Of Windswept, ASCAP /Scott Storch, TOUGHER THAN NAILS (Songs Of Daniel Music, BMI), WBM, Hioo 57; RBH 29 QUIERO PERDERME EN TU CUERPO (Kike Santander, ASCAP /Tuff Jew, ASCAP /EMI April, ASCAP /Black Owned BMI /Tanasi Island Music, BMI /Sony /AN Tree, BMI /Big A FUEGO LENTO (Clear Mind, ASCAP /Famous, -L- BMI /Ensign, BMI) LT 29 Musik, ASCAP /Carter Boys, ASCAP /TVT, ASCAP /Notting LAG RIMAS DE CRISTAL (Zomba, ASCAP) LT 9 Yellow Dog, BMI /Etta Baby Music, BMI /Copyright Solu- ASCAP /Clear Heart, BMI /Ensign, BMI) LT 38 Dale, ASCAP/Irving, BMI /Hottis, We Do Hits Music, BMI), LA PAGA ( Peermusic Ill, BMI /Camaleon, BMI) LT 13 tions, BMI), HL, CS 42 HL /WBM, Hioo LAST ONE STANDING (Chi -Boy, ASCAP/Feesongs, -R- TOXIC (Colgems -EMI, ASCAP /Murlyn, ASCAP /Univer- 47 READ YOUR MIND (Tuff Huff, BMI /Grindtime, HL /WBM, Hioo 18 BABY I LOVE U (Sony /AN Songs, BMI /Nuyorican, -G- BMI), WBM, CS 36 sal- PolyGram International, ASCAP), AH LEAD QCCAR.R., ASCAP /Massive BMI /Pay Town, BMI) Hioo 27; RBH 13 BMI/Cori Tiffani, BMI /Dan Shea, BMI /EMI U Catalog, GALYUH LETTERS FROM HOME (Famous, ASCAP /Ed And TU FOTOGRAFIA (Estefan, ASCAP /F.I.P.P., BMI) LT 20 REMEMBER WHEN (EMI April, ASCAP /Tri- angels, ASCAP /Barwin, ASCAP /Zomba Songs, BMI /R.Kelly, BMI), Sounds, ASCAP /STB, ASCAP) Hioo 86; RBH 40 Lucille Songs, ASCAP/BMG Songs, ASCAP), HL CS 23 (Nele, BMI) RBH 38 ASCAP, HL CS 2; Hioo 29 HL /WBM, RBH 58 GAME OVER SESAC /Lucky, LITTLE MOMENTS (EMI April, ASCAP /Sea Gayle, GANGSTAGIRL (Zomba Songs, BMI /R.Kelly, BMl), RIDE WIT U (Universal, ASCAP/Tetragrammaton, -u- FOR MORE (Universal, ASCAP Dre, ASCAP), HL, CS 5; Hioo 41 U THAT LOVE (CALL IT A NIGHT) (Divided, BACK /Dirty ASCAP /Nivrac Tyke, ASCAP /Jesse )aye, ASCAP/BIG GOT WBM, RBH 64 LOCA CONMIGO (Premium Latin, ASCAP) LT Uni- ASCAP /PoohBZ, ASCAP /Hitco South, ASCAP /Music Of 45 Cent, ASCAP On BMI /Ramal, BMI /Warner- Tamerlane, BMI/Songs Of Boogie, ASCAP /Hoo Ban - JAMES, ASCAP /Famous, ASCAP /5o /High Windswept, ASCAP / WB, ASCAP /Sounds From The Soul, GANGSTA NATION (Gangsta LOCO (Old Desperados, ASCAP /N2D, ASCAP /W8, versal, BMI), WBM, RBH 42 Life, ASCAP /Mouth Full O' Gold, ASCAP) RBH 43 gin' Music, ASCAP /DreamWorks Songs, ASCAP /Bass And Soda, ASCAP /Beechtree, ASCAP), Musica, ASCAP /Wamer Chappell, SOCAN /One Man Music, ASCAP /Scott FOR U (Da Twelve, ASCAP UN AMOR PARA LA HISTORIA (Universal Pipe, ASCAP/Karam's Kid, ASCAP /Nate Dogg, BMI /Uni- RIGHT HERE /Justin Combs, ASCAP, WBM, RBH WBM, CS 33 ASCAP /Unique Hits, ASCAP) LT 47 93 ASCAP/EMI April, ASCAP/Danger Zone, ASCAP /DeSwing versal, ASCAP /Cherry Lane, ASCAP), CLM /WBM, Hioo 58; BMI BMI), TE ASCAP) LT BACK IN THE DAY (PUFF) (Divine, BMI /Tribes Of THE LONELINESS (ECAF, /Sony /AN Songs, Mob, ASCAP), HL, RBH 90 UN AMO (Manzamusic, 49 RBH 31 HL, RBH UNWELL (Bidnis, BMI /EMI Blackwood, BMI), Hl, Hioo Kedar, ASCAP /JajaPo, ASCAP /I -N -I Vibrations, 54 ROSAS (Sony Discos, ASCAP) LT 14 GET IT ON THE FLOOR (Boomer X, ASCAP /Universal, /AN ASCAP /Sadiyah's, BMI /Janice Combs, BMI /EMI Black- LONG BLACK TRAIN (Sony /AN Cross Keys, ROUND HERE (Val's Child, ASCAP /F.O.B., 43 ASCAP /Dead Game, ASCAP /EMI April, ASCAP /Swizz ASCAP), HL, CS 14; Hioo 75 wood, BMI /lobete,ASCAP/Universal,ASCAP), HL, RBH 69 ASCAP /Drivers Ed, ASCAP / Domani And Ya Majesty's Music, ASCAP/Copy- Beare, ASCAP), HL, RBH 95 BADABOOM (Notting Hill. SESAC /Put It Down, LOVE ANGEL (Zomba Songs, BMI /R.Kelly, BMI) RBH right Control) RBH GET LOW (TVT, ASCAP ASCAP 53 -V- /Swole, /Da Crippler, SESAC /T. Scott Style, SESAC /Milo Stokes, ASCAP /EMI 89 RUBBER BAND MAN (Domani And Ya Majesty's Music, VANIDOSA (Arpa, BMI) LT 46 BMI / ColliPark, BMI /EWC, BMI /EMI Blackwood, BMI), HL, April, ASCAP /No Question Ent., ASCAP /l. Brusco, LOVE'S DIVINE (Perfect Songs, BMI/Bat Future, BMI) ASCAP /Crump Tight, ASCAP) H1oo 49; RBH 21 VITAMIN S (EMI Blackwood, BMQ, HL, RBH too Hioo 36; RBH ASCAP /Lady Pegasus. ASCAP/Sony/ATV Cross Keys, 35 H1oo 93 RUNNIN (DYING TO LIVE) (EMI April, ASCAP /Justin THE VOICE WITHIN (Xtina, BMI /Aerostation, GIGOLO (Zomba Songs, BMI/R.Kelly, BMI /Nick- ASCAP), HL, RBH 81 LUV ME BABY (Young Dude, ASCAP /Universal, Combs, ASCAP /Big Poppa, ASCAP /EMI Longitude, ASCAP /Universal -MCA, ASCAP /Universal, ASCAP), elodeon, ASCAP /N- Can -N, ASCAP /Famous, ASCAP), BARAJA DE ORO (Zomba, ASCAP) LT 32 ASCAP /Bubba Gee, BMI /Noontime Tunes, BMI /Warner- BMI /Bee Mo Easy, ASCAP /Universal, ASCAP /Eight Mile HL /WBM, /Boo 87 HL/WBM, Hioo 26; RBH 39 BEAUTIFUL U R (First Avenue, ASCAP /BMG Songs, Tamerlane, BMI), WBM, RBH 67 Style, BMI /Jaceff, ASCAP /Resto World, ASCAP), HL, Hioo GOOD LITTLE GIRLS (Mike Curb, BMI /Kiss My Cash, ASCAP /Demis Hot Songs, ASCAP /EMI April, ASCAP /E 82; RBH 49 BMI /Ensign, BMI /Fuzzy Dice, BMQ, HL /WBM, CS 19 -w- Two, ASCAP /Javier Cake, ASCAP), HL, RBH 76 -M- WALKED OUTTA HEAVEN (WBM, SESAC /Babyboy's AGUY LIKE ME (Greenhorse, BMI /EMI Blackwood, BE EASY (Domani And Ya Majesty's Music, MAKE IT UP WITH LOVE (Zomba, ASCAP /Food Stamp Little, SESAC /Noontime South, SESAC /EMI April, BMI /Cooke's Trust, SESAC /Bug, BMI), HL CS ASCAP /Toompstone, BMI) RBH 34 -s- 86 Muzik, ASCAP /Strange Motel, ASCAP /David McPher- SALT SHAKER (TVT, BMI /ColliPark, BMI /EWC, BMI /Da ASCAP /Black Baby, SESAC /Them Damn Twins, ASCAP /Air BREAK DOWN HERE (EMI April, ASCAP /Willow Lake, songs, BMI), WBM, RBH 68 Crippler, BMI /C'Amore, BMI /Me & Marq, ASCAP /EMI Control, ASCAP), HL /WBM, Hioo 3o; RBH 17 ASCAP), HL, CS -H- 5 YOU (5o Cent, ASCAP /Lloyd 59 MAS QUE TU AMIGO (Crisma, SESAC) LT April, ASCAP /EMI Blackwood, BMI), HL, Hioo 11; RBH 9 WANNA GET TO KNOW ASCAP) LT BREATHE (l'm Still With The Band, BMI /Wamer -Tamer- HAZME OLVIDARLA Hander, ii MAYBERRY (Good 01' Delta Boy, SESAC) CS 15; Hioo THE SET UP (Obie Trice, ASCAP/WB, ASCAP/Ain't Banks, ASCAP /Mouth Full O' Gold, ASCAP/Universal, lane, BMI /Dylan Jackson, ASCAP/WB, ASCAP), WBM, HELL YEAH (Gottahaveable, BMI /Songs Of Windswept 7o Nuthin' Goin' On But Funking, ASCAP /Music Of ASCAP /Webstyle, BMI /Better -half, ASCAP /Leon Ware, Lumpkins Poodle, Hioo 92 Pacific, BMI /BMG Songs,ASCAP /Mrs. ME CANSE DE MORIR POR TU AMOR (Zomba Golden Windswept, ASCAP /Blotter, ASCAP /Elvis Mambo, ASCAP) Hioo 37; RBH 23 BULERIA (Kike Santander, BMI /Santander Melodies, ASCAP), HL/WBM, Hioo 98 Sands, ASCAP) LT43 ASCAP /Nate Dogg, BMI /Almo,ASCAP), HL /WBM, RBH 79 WATCH THE WIND BLOW BY (Universal -Songs Of Poly- Of Uni- ASCAP /Famous, ASCAP) LT 18 HERE WITHOUT YOU (Escatawpa, BMI /Songs ME CANSE DE TI (FI.P.P., BMI /EMI April, ASCAP) LT 6 SHAKE THAT MONKEY (Zomba Songs, BMI /T. Shaw, Gram International, BMI /Slowbome, BMI /Hope -N -Cal, versal, BMI), WBM, Hioo 17 MEGALOMANIAC (EMI April, ASCAP/Hunglikeyora, BMI /Lil Ion 00017 Music, BMQ, WBM, Hioo 85 BMI), HL /WBM, CS 4; Hioo 32 ASCAP /Chrysalis, ASCAP), WBM, -C- HEYYA! 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BILLBOARD FEBRUARY 28, 2004 www.billboard.com www.billboard.biz 71 www.americanradiohistory.com Charts Usher Nabs His Fourth Hot 100 Chart -Topper

Usher earns his fourth Billboard Award- nominated act, OutKast recently shot a video. reached the summit, including You," newcomer Warren Barfield's Hot 100 No. 1 as "Yeah!," featuring earns Greatest Gainer/Sales honors livo other rare retail singles to Point of Grace and Newsboys, "My Heart Goes Out" was a runner - Lill Jon & Ludacris, knocks "Slow on The Billboard Hot 100 and Hot benefit from the Grammys are Cold - although three solo artists had up for two weeks and Chris Rice's Jamz" by Twista Featuring Kanye R&B/Hip -Hop Singles & Tracks with play's "Clocks," which climbs 25 -13 close calls. Rebecca St. James spent "Smile (Just Want to Be With You)" West & Jamie Foxx from the top the dual -tracked DVD and 12 -inch on Hot 100 Singles on an increase one month at No. 2 with "I Thank parked at No. 2 for one week. spot after only one week. "The Way You Move/Hey Ya!" The of 60 %, and Luther Vandross' "Yeah!" gains 13.5 million listener Gainer designation is given to "Dance With My Father," which DATI impressions and ends the week with "Move" on each chart as that is the leaps 54 -24 with a 122% increase. PROVIDED BY an audience track to which sales points are H HitPredictor ti of 136 mil- linked, since it had most JOYFUL NOISE: the cumu- Christian rock band MAINSTREAM TOP 40 CONTEMPORARY lion, com- lative airplay at the time the single Third Day collects a second chart - NEW RELEASES WITH TOP 10 CALLOUT POTENTIAL NEW RELEASES WITH TOP 10 CALLOUT POTENTIAL

fortably was released. topper on billboard.com's Hot NO NEW SONGS SHOWED NO NEW SONGS SHOWED TOP 10 CALLOUT POTENTIAL TOP 10 CALLOUT POTENTIAL ahead of the Christian Adult THIS WEEK THIS WEEK 128 million Contemporary RECENTLY TESTED SONGS WITH TOP 10 CAUOUT POTENTIAL JET RECENTLY TESTED SONGS WITH TOP 10 CALLOUT POTENTIAL impressions chart, as "Sing a 1 Are You Gonna Be My Girl EEG 88.0 1 SANTANA for "Jamz." Song" amasses 3 DOORS DOWN 80.1 78.9 Why Don't You And I ARISTA SinglesMinded 2 Away From The Sun UMRG With no 2.8 million lis- BLINK -182 MELISSA ETHERIDGE 13.2 2 USHER:YEAH, HE'S NO. 1 3 I 19.6 other song tener impres- Miss You GEFFEN Breathe IDJMG Silvio Pietroluongo THREE DAYS GRACE gaining 4 11.0 KENNY LOGGINS [email protected] sions and pushes (I Hate) Everything About You JIVE 3 77.3 I Miss US ONLY THE BEST audience within the top five of the crossover group ROONEY 10.4 Minai Patel 5 I'm Shakin' GEFFEN chart, "Yeah!" should have an MercyMe's YELLOWCARD MODERN ROCK mpatel @billboard.com 6 69.1 extended run atop the Hot 100. "Word of God Ocean Avenue CAPITOL NEW RELEASES WITH TOP 10 CALLOUT POTENTIAL SWITCHFOOT NO NEW SONGS SHOWED Wade Jessen Speak" to No. 2 7 Meant To Live COLUMBIA 61.9 [email protected] TOP 10 CALLOUT POTENTIAL CAUSE & EFFECT: Media exposure has after ADULT TOP the latter 40 THIS WEEK often had a correlative effect on the track amassed 21 NEW RELEASES WITH TOP 10 CALLOUT POTENTIAL ntunIL4 IwlEU JUIUJ wlln Iur II) LALLUUI rU I CPI I IAL NO NEW SONGS SHOWED Billboard charts. In recent years, such The 66% gain at R &B core retail weeks at No. 1. TOP 10 CALLOUT POTENTIAL ZEBRAHEAD 1 15.3 a connection between sales and media stores earns "Move" a bullet on Hot MercyMe's "Speak" does main- THIS WEEK Rescue Me COLUMBIA RECENTLY TESTED SONGS WITH TOP 10 CALLOUT POTENTIAL YELLOWCARD appearances has been more readily R &B/Hip -Hop Singles &'Yacks despite tain its lead for a 22nd week atop OUTKAST 2 74.8 1 86.6 Ocean Avenue CAPITOL apparent on our album charts, as the a backward movement (13 -14) and a the Hot Christian Singles & Tracks Hey Ya! ARISTA 2 3 DOORS EDGEWATER 76.4 3 singles market has become virtually dip in audience. On the Hot 100 chart, chart, which is tabulated with a Away From TheDOWN Sun Eyes Wired Shut WIND -UP 74.6 nonexistent. During the past couple of "Move" bullets as it holds at No. 3. combination of airplay from the MICHAEL MCDONALD 15.4 3 DOORS DOWN 3 Ain't No Mountain High Enough UMRG 4 11.4 weeks, however, the Hot Digital Tracks R &B/hip -hop radio outlets have Christian adult panel and a smaller MAROON5 Away From The Sun UMRG 4 68.6 This Love J /RMG LINKIN PARK chart has proved once again to be the moved on to "Prototype," which set of Christian top 40 signals. 5 JOHN MAYER Lying From You WARNER BROS. 10.6 new sales model for individual songs nabs the Hot Shot Debut designa- Third Day's "You Are So Good to 5 Clarity COLUMBIA 68.2 SEVENDUST and a true reflection of how media can tion on Singles & Tracks at No. 63, Me" controlled Hot Christian Adult FEFE DOBSON 6 70.6 6 Everything IDJMG 61.4 Broken Down TVT influence consumers' spending habits. with an increase of 3 million in Contemporary for seven weeks NORAH JONES DAMIEN RICE 1 66.5 1 70.3 Last issue we mentioned how audience. However, the next single beginning with the chart's inaugu- Sunrise EMC Cannonball WARNER BROS.

Super Bowl- related appearances led scheduled by OutKast's label, Arista, ral June 21, 2003, edition. Since the U y 1 ,G >«11 U G Ur i1.1 i'Ua100000 Illy ulUUl0 0loll, allU OYUllwIUU ample U. gal Ul Uny Hl VIII U11111 LU 1 1.111 1 n. oUllya a. rated on a 1 -5 scale; final results are based on weighted positives. Songs with a score of 55 or more are judged to have top 10 callous potent al, to a sales spike on Hot Digital Tracks is "Roses," for which the duo list was launched, only groups have although that benchmark number can fluctuate based on the strength of available music. New Releases are songs that have been recently serviced to or impacted at their respective formats; Recently Tested Songs are the songs tested during the past month with the highest score. for songs by Green Day, Josh Groban, R &B/Hip -Hop and Rhythmic HitPredictor located in R&B/Hip -Hop section. For a complete list of current songs with Top 10 Callout Potential, see HdPredictor.com. © 2004. Promosquad is a trademark of Think Fast LLC. Beyond and Justin Timberlake. In the wake of the Feb. 8 Grammy FEBRUARY 28 MAINSTREAM FEBRUARY 28 FEBRUARY 28 FEBRUARY 28 Awards, we see the same upswing on 2004 2004 ADULT 2004 ADULT 2004 MODERN the chart for songs from some of the Billboard' TOP 40TM Billboard' TOP 40TM Billboard CONTEMPORARYTM Billboard ROC KIM evening's winners and performers. Y w W ti Nielsen Nielsen Nielsen Nielsen Three-time winner OutKast w Broadcast Data Broadcast Data Broadcast Data Broadcast Data 3 Systems Systems Systems Systems returns to No. 1 on Hot Digital Tracks TITLE TITLE TITLE TITLE ARTIST (IMPRINT/PROMOTION LABEL) ARTIST (IMPRINT/PROMOTION LABEL) ARTIST (IMPRINT/PROMOTION LABEL) ARTIST (IMPRINT /PROMOTION LABEL) for an 18th week, as "Hey Ya!" moves F=- -.r NUMBER 1 s? NUMBER its NUMBER 1 U4° NUMBER1 16,000 paid downloads, an increase of 1 Nn .1 lz 5 Wks At Nu z Wks AtNo t 1 13 The Way You Move A, 3Waat Here Without You ve,AtHo li Forever And For Always .l Megalomaniac 35%. The act performed that song as OIITKAST RAT SLEEPY BROWN (ARISTA) LM 3 DOORS DOMI IIGW BUCUNNBISNIGUM 11. 1© SHANIA TWAIN MERCURY /IDJMG INCUBUS IMMORT PIC © 3 14 With You The First Cut Is The Deepest 2 OIII Calling All Angels Numb r SHERYL CROW &NVINTERSCOPE) TRAIN LINKIN PARK BROS.) well as "The Way You Move," which - JESSICA SIMPSON (COLUMBIA) lw (A It, (COLUMBI (WARNER A'r holds down two spots on the chart, at 3 2 20 Someday It's My Life ©0M You Raise Me Up I Am The Highway NICKELBACK (ROADRUNNER/IDJMG) NO DOUBT IINTERSCOPEI JOSH GROBAN I143/REPRISE) AUDIOSLAVE (INTERSCOPE/EPIC) MK No. 3 with the album version (up o 5 6 Toxic Bright Lights Drift Away Figured You Out 1 42%) and re- entering at No. 27 with BRITNEY SPEARS (JIVE) 1r MATCHBOX TWENTY (ATLANTIC)' 4 Ur UNCLE KRACKER FEAT GOBIE GRAY (LAVA) NICKELBACK IROADRUNNEWIDJMGI 1HrK Q 8 10i My Immortal A, Someday The First Cut Is The Deepest I Miss You EVANESCENCE NICKELBACK (ROADRUNNER/IDJMG) ©0S SHERYL CROW (A&M/INTERSCOPE) BLINK HQ (GEFFEN) PR the radio mix (up 70 %). Meanwhile, (WINDUP) v4 Black Eyed Peas' performance of o 6 13. Numb ¡ Why Don't You & I 6©r Unwell Last Train Home LINKIN PARK (WARNER BROS.)1w SANTANA FEAT. ALEX BAND OR CHAD KROEGER ARISTA) MATCHBOX TWENTY ATLANTIC LOSTPROPHETS COLUMBIA

"Where Is the Love ?" pushes that 7 4 20. Hey Ya! White Flag White Flag (I Hate) Everything About You* - OUTKAST (ARISTA) 0100 DIDO (ARISTA) 'dr THREE DAYS GRACE (JIVE) track 28-6 on a 174% gain. (ARISTA) 8 7 Suga Suga Fallen °0 Look Through My Eyes Hit That 22 .. THE Other notable Grammy spikes -. BABY BASH FEAT FRANKIEJ IUNIVERSAUUMRG) SARAH MCLACHLAN (ARISTA) PHIL COLLINS WALT DISNEY/HOLLYWOOD OFFSPRING (COLUMBIA) N4 include the White Stripes climbing 9 10 29 Here Without You When I Look To The Sky itr 9 10 Invisible Are You Gonna Be My Girl ';. 3 DOORS DOWN (REPUBLIC/UNIVERSAUUMRG) TRAIN (COLUMBIA) ©. CLAY AIKEN (RCAAIMG) 1^r JET (ELEKTM)EEGI 19 -10 (90% increase) with best rock 13 4 : Yeah! My Immortal 100 Years One Thing o USHER FEAT UL JON & LUOACRIS (ARISTA) EVANESCENCE (WIND-UP) 1"4 FIVE FOR FIGHTING AWARE/COLUMBIA ANGER ELEVEN (WINO -UP song "Seven Nation Army," Coldplay 11 9 17 It's My Life 100 Years Ain't No Mountain High Enough I Believe In AThing Called Love E moving 17-11 (70%) with record of NO DOUBT IINTERSCOPEI FIVE FOR FIGHTING (AWARE/COLUMBIA) ® MICHAEL MCDONALD (MOTOWNNMRGI THE DARKNESS (ATLANTIC) the year "Clocks," multiple winner ® 12 13 F' "k It (I Don't Want You Back) This Love 12 Big Yellow Taxi Until The Day I Die EAMON JIVE MAROONS (OCTONE/J/RMG) W 1/LIMING CROWS FFAT.VANESSACARLTON GEREWINTERSCOPE STORY OF THE YEAR MAVERICK/REPRISE Luther Vandross debuting at No. 16 13 11 fir Perfect .4 Breathe Sunrise 20 Love Song SIMPLE PLAN (LAVA) w MELISSA ETHERIDGE IISLAND/IDJMG) SIMPLY RED ISIMPLYRED.COM/RED INK) 311 (MAVERICK/VOLCANO /JIVE) with song of the year "Dance With My 13 MI m 20 5 Slow Jamz Hey Ya! m This One's For The Girls The Outsider Father" (266 %) and Christina Aguil- IWISTA FEAT KANYE WEST& JAMIE FOXX ATLANTIC) OUTKAST (ARISTA) 1A ®. MARTINA MCBRIDE )RCA NASHVILLE) A PERFECT CIRCLE (VIRGIN) ® 15 12 The First Cut Is The Deepest Unwell 15 Fallen Meant To Live era re- entering at No. 19 with "Beau- MATCHBOX TWENTY SARAH MCLACHLAN (ARISTA) SWITCHFOOT INK/COLUMBIA) SHERYL CROW IA&M/INTERSCOPEI it (ATLANTIC) eK E. IRES tiful" (100 %). eh 16 14 Falls On Me Clarity You Make Me Feel Brand New Silver And Cold JOHN MAYER AWARE/COLUMBIA) RED INK FUEL EPIC ( itr SIMPLY RED SIMPLYRED COM AN NITRO/DREAMWORKS/INTERSCOPE Overall digital tracks sold for min the 17 17 11 Hold On You And I Both Why Don't You &I The Reason JASON MRAZ (ELEKTRA/EEG) SANTANA FEAT ALEX BANGOR CHAD KRGEGER IARISTAI HOOBASTANK week amounted to 2.1 million trans- -. GOOD CHARLOTTE IDAYUGHT/EPIC) IISLANDADJMG) 18 11 Me, Myself And I Extraordinary I.20 Here Without You Behind Blue Eyes m C3 actions, according to Nielsen REYONCE COLUMBIA LIZ PHAIR (CAPITOL) 3000RS DOWN REPUBUCNNIVERSAUUMRG) LIMP BIZKIT (FUNINTERSCOPE 22 4 Come Clean Falls On Me* 19 . The Voice Within Mono SoundScan, the first time the cate- o HILARY DUFF (BUENA VISTA/HOLLYWOOD) FUEL (EPIC) CHRISTINA AGUILEOA (RCNRMG) LAI COURTNEY LOVE VIRGIN 2 Bill gory has surpassed million. ®F 26 3! ; This Love Devils And Angels 2D Tiny Dancer How About You MAROONS LOCTONEJJ)RMGI w TOBY LIGHTMAN (LAVA) Ili TIM MCGRAW (CURB) STAIND (FIJP/ELEKTRA/EEG) SALES MOVER: With one of the few Compiled from a national sample of data supplied by Nielsen Broadcast Data Systems. 11 mainstream top 40,88 adult top 40, 91 adult contemporary and 88 modem ock stations are electronically monitored 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Songs ranked by number of detecbsns.Songs showing an increase in detections over the previous week, regardless of chart movement A son which has been on the chart for more than 20 weeks will generally not receive a bullet even it it registers an increase in detections. Songs below the top 15 on Adult Top 40 and Adult Contemporary are retail singles available by a Grammy removed from the chart after 28 weeks. All four radio charts run at deeper lengths in Airplay Monitor, Billboard Information Network and billboard.com. *indicates title earned HitPredictor status in research data provided by Promosquad. © 2004, VNU Business Media, Inc. All rights reserved.

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www.americanradiohistory.com "an almost 115% increase in DVD sales" in 2003. DVDs Not all companies believe releasing Continued from page Up Big Titles DVDs requires restructuring. 3 Indies Snap Warner Bros.' Quinn says there have BY JILL KIPNIS copies by the Recording Industry says. "The majors do get first right not been any personnel changes at his "It is a natural progression to be Assn. of America. of refusal for these projects." company. "DVD just becomes part of driving music sales by using visual Despite the heightened focus on Capitol artist Paul McCartney's Rounder worked directly with the flow for any artist we work with," components," Arista Records senior VP DVD, major labels have missed out "Paul Is Live in Concert" DVD, fea- DVD production company Liberty he says. of sales Jordan Katz says. "Kids and on some big -time opportunities in turing concert footage from the to release the McCartney title. adults are spending a lot of screen time the format. early 1990s, was also distributed by Sanctuary Records is also seek- MARKETING TOOLS in front of a computer or videogame. Independents have been able to Rounder in 2003. ing DVD distribution opportunities. Meanwhile, most labels' DVD mar- That's the world we are in." release DVD projects from top Rounder, an independent label Though president Tom Lipsky keting strategy is still a work in Similarly, Atlantic Records senior VP artists because some stars are sign- whose product is distributed by declined to comment on his label's progress. of marketing and video production ing DVD licensing deals directly Universal Music & Video Distribu- upcoming DVD projects, he says Most companies have been mining Sharon Robertson says DVD has with production companies. Oth- tion, came to distribute the "Rush that there is an increasing oppor- a wealth of visual content during the become an integral part of the release ers have older recording contracts in Rio" DVD through a deal with tunity for artists to shop DVD proj- past year but now have to figure out schedule. "DVD gets consumers into that do not include rights to visu- Coming Home Productions, which ects outside of their home labels. what to do with it. stores. We need to do anything that we al content. had a direct pact with Rush. "Some labels are looking for a "From the moment an artist is can do to get kids in stores." For example, when Atlantic "Our intention is to remain very quick bang," he continues. "DVDs signed, we provide them with a video Records released Rush's "Rush in aggressive and look for opportuni- sell thousands or tens of thousands camera and endless streams of tape," THE DVD SALES BOOM Rio" three-CD set last year, ties where we can do distribution a week versus an album selling Atlantic's Robertson says.' We assume Consumers dipped deep into their Rounder Records put out the deals, because DVD has become a hundreds of thousands a week. We now that we will be creating an audio- wallets for DVDs last year. accompanying DVD project. It was much larger portion of the music want to build a DVD catalog now visual component for each artist." About 1 billion DVDs shipped to certified for shipments of 3 million business," Rounder GM Paul Foley and see that gradual return." Deciding whether visual content is retail in 2003, and DVD players were in appropriate as a stand -alone DVD or as more than half of U.S. homes by the part of a CD/DVD combo or a DVD sin- end of the year, according to the Digi- "DVDs are certainly helping to build Tom Donnarumma says. 'We're unfor- BMG's visual -media department, Katz gle is a constant dilemma. tal Entertainment Group. the relationship between the artist and tunately up against movies. You can get serves as a "facilitator" for the labels' Labels are also grappling with ques- lino -thirds of U.S. homes may have the fan," Warner Bros. Records execu- Sofia Coppola's new movie [ "Lost in DVD projects. tions about which musical genres are players by the end of 2004, according tive VP Diarmuid Quinn says. "DVDs Translation "] for $14.98. That $14.98 "Labels are still the people that put more attractive on DVD and whether to DEG predictions. also help deter piracy, because you can't price seems to be the magic number." out the DVDs, but we assist them in dif- it is appropriate to offer DVDs of newer The music category was one of the easily lift that content." Donnarumma says Sony's DVD pric- ferent ways," Katz says. artists with less-established fan bases. most notable areas of DVD growth last All of the labels that Billboard sur- ing strategy may ultimately mirror its 'We might put together production RCA, for example, is shying away year. About 17.2 million music DVDs veyed projected that they would release album strategy. schedules or work on P &Ls to get the from releasing DVD content for pop were purchased in 2003, according to more titles with DVD content this year. "We are sensitive to the life of a whole thing rolling," he adds. 'We sit artists. "It is really hard to sell pop Nielsen SoundScan, an increase of At BMG, DVD revenue more than record," he explains. "I think we're just down with the labels and go through DVDs," RCA Records senior VP of mar- 102% over 2002 (Billboard, Jan. 17). doubled in 2003 over 2002, according scratching the surface with what we the rosters and talk about what proj- keting Dave Gottlieb observes. Album sales, conversely, declined to Paul Katz, senior VP of visual media will do with DVDs as we figure out what ects might be viable." "It is easier to sell rock DVDs that 3.6% to 667.9 million units in 2003, and new -business development. the consumer wants." EMI's restructuring last year, when appeal to an older, more loyal demo. according to Nielsen SoundScan (Bill- "Across the group, more than 50% Universal Music Enterprises is also EMI Music Distribution was trans- Those fans will take the time to sit board, Jan. 17). of our top 20 artists will have DVD experimenting with a line of stand- formed into EMM (Billboard, March down and watch an hour-and -a -half or Atlantic's "Led Zeppelin DVD" set a releases this year," he notes. alone DVDs priced at $7.98 to attract 29, 2003), also helped the company bet- two -hour concert. Pop stars are already first -week sales record for a stand -alone The DVD format has momentum, more consumers to the format (Bill- ter address DVD. giving behind- the -scenes program- DVD last year, at 120,000 units, accord- but companies recognize that ag- board, Feb. 14). With an announcement of a specific ming to MTV." ing to Nielsen SoundScan (Billboard, gressive pricing is needed to drive DVD department expected March 1, Others insist that compelling con- June 14, 2003). traffic. STRUCTURAL CHANGES EMI is setting up a "hub- and-spokes tent will always drive interest. "If the Additionally, 50 Cent's "The New Sony Music Distribution, for exam- To better handle DVD price issues and system" to deal with DVD, according content will impassion the consumer, Breed" (Shady /Aftermath/Interscope) ple, lowered prices on four dozen stand- release schedules this year, some labels to Quartararo. there is value to that," Quartararo says. sold 247,000 units in its first week, set- alone DVD titles this month, from are adding new DVD departments. "The theory behind [last year's] All of the majors have started to test ting a record for CD/DVD combos in $19.98 to $14.98 (Billboard, Feb. 7). BMG's Katz was brought in last April change to EMM was to enable the market a dual -sided CD/DVD hybrid 2003, according to Nielsen SoundScan. The company will also lower the price as part of a new, two- person team to music consumer to consume music known as DualDisc (Billboard, Feb. 14). Another big title, the Eagles' "Hole of several titles in the coming months help the company's labels (Arista, J, where and when they want. DVD was Another hybrid option, called DVD in the World" DVD single (ERC/33rd to $9.98. Jive, RCA) issue DVDs. one of the components that got added Plus, has debuted with releases on RCA Street), sold 10,000 units in its first A price of $19.98 "just doesn't work," Along with Laura Blum, head of in as a profit center." and Rounder Records (Billboard Bul- charting week last year. Sony Music Group executive VP of sales development and production for Quartararo reports that EMI enjoyed letin, Feb. 2).

A source at Warner Music Latina the artists transfer the music into Pro then have additional tracks for sound- album tracks, other labels are revisit- Label Cuts confirms that the label is also pushing Tools and take the discs or hard drive tracks and B -sides on singles overseas ing older strategies to control costs. for 10 -track caps. to the studio. ... If budgets can be kept under con- EMI Christian Music Group presi- Continued from page 73 Lisa Braudé, who manages the "Basically, artists are doing all the trol, there is no problem in over - dent/CEO Bill Hearn says the com- careers of Anastacia and Dave Stewart work at home," Amlen says. "So, they cutting-within reason." pany recently signed two acts (one (of Eurythmics), believes it is only a don't have to incur any costs in the stu- Artists are also spending less on was Plus One's Nathan Walters) to We're not going to add a 12th song.' It matter of time before track limits dio for tracking." videos, Flom notes. While it varies from singles deals, a throwback to the old was very matter-of-fact." become a universal mandate. However, Braudé and Gary Salzman, artist to artist, Flom says video costs days and something the label had While delivering shorter recordings "It comes down to dollars and who also manages artists, point out are less than half what they once were. never done before. is new for many, the concept is not. cents," she says. "The cost of making that even though an artist may put 18 Additionally, with more "home stu- 'We're looking at [this] as a way to Leading Latin independent Fonovisa an album is not cheap. The more songs tracks on an album, publishing caps go dios," there are fewer "studio perks," attempt to lower our upfront costs in has had a 10 -track policy in place for an artist records, the more expensive into effect at 11 songs. which also helps keep costs down. developing and breaking an artist," more than three years; it applies the the total." In other words, says Salzman, who Some artist managers see another Hearn says. At the same time, he says policy to most of its releases. Lava Records president Jason Flom manages such DJ/producers as Ray Roc value in shorter albums: They may the artists will receive all the necessary The label's reasoning is simple: to agrees. But he adds, "Today, artists are and Jason Nevins, "the label won't pay keep fans' appetites whetted for more marketing muscle. keep publishing costs down, above and more conscious that the money being publishing on the `extra' tracks." music, as well as raise the bar on the Similarly, Bandit Records president beyond the actual production costs, an spent is their own money." On average, Instead, in the United States, the artist quality of the product. Evelyn Shriver says her label is going executive at the label says. one of Lava's rock acts receives pays for the publishing of the "extra" Still, EMI Music Publishing chair - to be driven to a song -by -song format. In Mexico, Fonovisa's other major $250,000 for an album, which comes tracks out of his or her own pocket. man/CEO Martin Bandier finds it all a "Album projects will not exist as we market, the publishing fees are flat per to about $25,000 per track -based on This dates back to the controlled -com- bit disheartening. know them," she says. album. This, in part, pushed the label 10 tracks. position clause from the vinyl days of "While this move toward quality to limit the number of tracks on But the cost to record an album has records. (In Europe, labels pay a per- may have some redeeming values in Written by Michael Paoletta with albums released in the United States. dropped in recent years. According to centage of a CD's price toward pub- the long run, it will hurt aspiring reporting by Leila Cobo in Miami, For example, if the label has to pay David Amlen, president and founder of lishing, so the number of tracks have writers who won't have the chance Deborah Evans Price in Nashville, publishing on a 15 -track album in- Sound on Sound Recording in New no bearing on the amount of royalties.) to see their works make the record," Gail Mitchell and Melinda Newman stead of an 11 -track one, its income York, artists are doing most of their Still, Flom sees benefits in "over - he says. in Los Angeles and Christopher would decrease considerably. tracks in their homes. Then, he says, cutting." To illustrate, he says "you Besides limiting the number of Walsh in New York.

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www.americanradiohistory.com (international breakthrough artist) and music and to bring the best. It is not satisfied with the result, although he ing brought back credibility and effi- Beyoncé, who followed her Grammy just a showcase for British artists, and notes, "I want to put even more focus ciency to the show. "My understand- Brit Awards Awards sweep by grabbing the Brit for from that perspective, our lineup of on the musical content of the show and ing is that they'd like to take the show Continued from page 7 best international female solo artist. artists reflected what was successful in raise the bar in creativity." in- house," Anderson says. The show, which took place at the the charts." Jamieson admits that the show Grainge, who declines to elabo- Earl's Court arena, was broadcast on The show attracted 6.5 million view- "was a bit disjointed from an audi- rate on the post-Anderson status of and two or three major runs at the commercial channel ITV1 "as live" with ers, down from last year's 7.3 million. ence perspective at the venue, but it the show, says, "Lisa has done a ter- European summer festivals. The band a delay of two hours. Grainge says the drop was anticipated, worked on TV." He adds, "We'll have rific job." will also write and record a new album. There were nine live performances, as the slot changed from a Thursday a post -mortem, and we'll see how we Sources says it is likely that the "America is very, very important to including those by Black Eyed Peas, 50 last year to a Tuesday this year. can improve the experience of the Brits will be brought closer to the them," he says. "The album's hugely Cent, rock act Muse, Busted, the Dark- 'We knew there would be a drop, but live audience." BPI, with greater involvement and successful at the moment, and we've ness and Duran Duran. we did better than the average audience This edition also marked the last control from the co- chairmen. "It is had great support from Atlantic. The Special performances came from [on ITV on Tuesday], so this is a good under Lisa Anderson, who has been the premature to speculate on the organ- band wants togettothat bit in the mid- jazz pianist Jamie Cullum and new- achievement," Grainge says. show's executive producer since 1992. ization for next year," Jamieson says. dle. Once that middle bit gets it, the comer Katie Melua dueting on the For his first show as co- chairman of Anderson, whose contract was not Anderson will continue to produce band will blow up." Cure's "Love Cats "; Alicia Keys, Missy the Brits, Grainge says he is generally renewed by the BPI, is credited for hav- the Classical Brits. The Darkness was not the only mul- Elliott and No Doubt's Gwen Stefani tiple winner at the Brits. Cheeky /Arista- offering a rendition of Prince's "Kiss"; signed artist Dido won best British and a double bill featuring OutKast female solo artist and best British sin- and Beyoncé. and go where the work demands. He ents. Their talents are complementary. gle for "White Flag." "What we saw onstage, the list of is a highly experienced and knowl- We need more people like them." Dido was scheduled to perform at nominees and the winners are a good Dodd edgeable executive, with his own net- Dodd was in Australia, working with the show but pulled out, saying she was reflection of what has happened in Continued from page 8 work of contacts." New Zealand artist Brooke Fraser, and busy writing new songs and rehearsing music over the past year," Grainge says. Dobbis sees Dodd as a particularly was unavailable for comment. for a tour. "The Brits are back!" declares Peter well-suited addition to Sony's A &R Dodd, who had been in discussions Polydor- signed pop- rockers Busted Jamieson, the other co-chairman of the and persistent." needs in territories like Germany, the with other companies, such as BMG, also took two awards: best British pop Brits and chairman of the BPI, the Dodd will have a wide remit, work- Benelux region (Belgium, the Nether- noted in a statement: "I've had a long- act and breakthrough artist, a category industry trade body that organizes the ing with SMI subsidiaries and labels lands and Luxembourg) or the Scandi- standing respect and admiration for voted on by the listeners ofpublic broad- awards. "It was a fantastic night musi- around the world with the goal of navian region, where he had been oper- Rick Dobbis from his days at Poly - caster BBC Radio 1. cally, covering a wide range of genres - discovering, signing and creatively ating previously. Gram in Europe, and when he pre- Meanwhile, Justin Timberlake re- rock, jazz, pop, rap, R &B." developing artists for the local and Dobbis says Dodd's function will not sented me the opportunity for us to ceived two awards: international album Jamieson makes no apology that five international markets. He is also clash with that of David Massey, New work together, it was the right time for "Justified" (Jive) and international out of the nine performing acts at the expected to work closely with Sony York -based Sony Music U.SJSMI VP of and the right company." male solo artist. Brits were American. Music's established acts. A &R. Dobbis points out that Massey After leaving Zomba, Dodd acted as Timberlake also presented Duran 'We were not helped by the fact that Dodd, Dobbis says, is an A&R execu- was instrumental in convincing Dodd A &R consultant for Jive Records in Duran with a Brit for the band's out- one British artist [Dido] pulled out at tive "who understands the mix between to join Sony. New York. standing contribution to music. The the last moment, that another one artists, songs and producers. He is the "David and Martin are friends and During the past two years, Dodd has veteran pop band performed "Ordinary [Robbie Williams] declined to perform kind of guy who can help artists realize colleagues," Dobbis says.' We have been also worked with Endemol TV, BMG World," "The Wild Boys" and "Hungry and a third [Daniel Bedingfield] had an the maximum of their creativity." very successful with David and his A&R and Clear Channel to develop such Like the Wolf." accident," Jamieson says. Dodd will have offices in New York team. It is working for us to have a play- new TV formats as "Fame Acade- Other winners include the White "But that's not the issue-the Brits and London. But Dobbis says that he er like David in our organization. Mar- my"/ "Star Academy" and Spain's Stripes (international group), 50 Cent is a show committed to excellence in will "move around as he thinks fits tin is a different player with different tal- "Operación Triunfo."

mitment to his burgeoning career The artist's top -selling record is in all aspects of her career," Phillips demonstrates a genuine understand- 1996's "Vagabundo," which sold says, adding that Queen Latifah was AEG ing of the importance of artist devel- 21,000 copies, according to Nielsen unsigned at the time, while Rosa has FBI Continued from page 7 opment while helping to fulfill Robi's SoundScan; 1998's "Songbirds & a current label contract. Continued from page 12 creative vision and artistic direction." Roosters" moved 19,000 units. CAA's Light thinks the industry The deal was put together by AEG "What makes this artist attractive will see more such deals. "Pro- become part of it," says Ricardo Cor- senior VPs Debra Rathwell and Susan to us is he has two markets to go to, moters, in wanting to be more of anti- piracy for the RIM, testified at dero, Rosa's manager at Phantom Vox. Rosenbluth, as well as Phillips, the Latin base and the pop market," involved in long -term careers, a Feb. 12 hearing that the industry "For Columbia, this is gravy. They can Cordero and Rob Light, Rosa's agent Phillips says. "[We all] agree that if realize they have to make an supports the legislation but added allocate their financial investment to at Creative Artists Agency. there is an act worth betting on to investment," he says. "As this rolls that more needs to be done to snag other sources other than spending a lot At 34, Rosa is no newcomer. In break through the current morass out, I think it will be the model for pirate swag on the Internet. of money on tour support." addition to four solo releases on Sony at radio and retail, it's Robi." other people to kick the tires on "We strongly urge the subcom- Sources say AEG is investing upwards Discos, he is known for fronting the The deal is similar to a previously for other things. Agencies may get mittee, however, to turn to the of $1 million in Rosa during the first year, band Maggie's Dream in the early announced AEG Live partnership into the tour -support game as part issue of digital authentication com- a figure that Phillips would not confirm. '90s, as well as writing and producing with Queen Latifah, whereby AEG of underwriting the development ponents [used by pirates] in the "If the record company does its job and such hits as "Living la Vida Loca" for and its subsidiary Creative Battery process." near future," Buckles said. breaks a record, we're betting Robi will Ricky Martin, who once sang along- partner directly with the artist for a Phillips adds, "The traditional Smith said at the hearing that he be a huge live hard -ticket show. We're side Rosa in Latin group Menudo. variety of record projects, live per- model of record companies breaking would give high priority to action making a bet that he will be an arena formances and other opportunities an act then we jump in and bid on it on the bill. headliner within the next 24 months." WHY ROSA? (Billboard, Oct. 11, 2003). as promoters is broken -done and The Copyright Office approved In addition to exclusive promoter An obvious question in analyzing "The difference in the Queen Lat- over. We can't sit and wait like little Feb. 6 the long- awaited final rules rights in the Americas, AEG Live will the deal is: Why Robi Draco Rosa? ifah deal [is that AEG is] partnering birds in a nest." on royalty rates for commercial have first right of refusal on promoting Webcasters, broadcast simulcasters Rosa in other territories, Cordero says. and noncommercial Webcast Columbia Records Group senior simulcasters. Rates also cover all VP of A &R operations John Doelp During his 30 -year career in ment, veteran producer /publisher associated ephemeral recordings. says, "AEG's confidence in Robi Publishing Christian publishing, Puryear has Elwyn Raymer will also act as a con- The Webcaster rates cover the Draco Rosa's music and their corn- helped develop numerous songwrit- sultant to both Universal and Final period Jan. 1, 2003 -Dec. 31, 2004; Continued from page 7 ers, including Ginny Owens, Kyle Four Music. also covered are new subscription Matthews, Dwight Liles, Marcus Raymer has been involved in services for the period Oct. 28, FOR THE RECORD Hummon, Chris Rice and Scott Christian music since the 1960s and 1998 -Dec. 31, 2004. The ruling co- versal catalog. Krippayne. has worked with Steven Curtis difies a successful private -party The article "Liftoff! Beyoncé: "I'll be the plugger," Puryear says. Puryear launched Final Four in Chapman, Dick and Melodie Tunney negotiation. Her Plans for Superstardom" "What I enjoy is the interaction with the 1992 and sold the catalog to BMG in and Greg Nelson. In addition to establishing the (Billboard, Feb. 21), should have record company, the producer and 2001, but he retained rights to the Raymer was Puryear's predeces- rates, the Copyright Office named stated that Beyoncé's five wins at the artist. That's something I've Final Four name. "I'm bringing four sor at the BMG helm. Puryear says, SoundExchange the sole desig- the 2004 Grammy Awards tie her always loved to do and something I writers with me to this joint ven- "He has been my mentor." nated agent to collect royalties with Norah Jones, Alicia Keys and missed when I was heading up the ture," Puryear says. Two established Renzer adds, "This was a chance to from services operating under the Lauryn Hill for the most wins in division at BMG. I believe in the writers and two newcomers are in the start the new division with great lead- statutory license and to distribute a single night by a solo female. song. The politics may change, but process of signing their contracts. ership and great executives with a those royalties to copyright own- a great song will have its moment." In addition to Puryear's involve- tremendous amount of experience." ers and artists.

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www.americanradiohistory.com public. We're like advocates and fans. "Bruce is clearly a guy who has great vall, who was GM at the time. Cohen's son Aaron Cohen and Keri Lundvall It all starts with the music, not the passion for the music, which is so rare," Marsalis says, "Much of Blue Note's Noble. Richard Marx will record his finances and marketing. It's all about Levenson says. "And he has survived. continued success can be attributed to next EMI album for Manhattan, and Continued from page 3 keeping an eye out for real artists and Over the decades, he has managed to Bruce's artistic vision and dedication. I Lundvall has brought aboard another never signing someone because they tiptoe around the corporate minefields respect him and what he has done for young up-and-corner, Amos Lee. sound like somebody else." and contribute mightily to the cultur- jazz and the musicians." some circles he is even perceived as a In that respect, Lundvall singles out al landscape. He has a genuine affec- Lundvall says he has been given free DR.YES VS. DR. NO Midas figure who has become EMI's Hammond as a mentor. "John taught tion for his artists." rein in his signings. "I run Blue Note, Lundvall admits there are a few savior. He hastens to debunk that myth. me how to make decisions on pure tal- That's borne out by two of his Blue but essentially I'm doing A &R. I've chinks in his armor, including his unbri- "I was just lucky I made the decision ent," he says. "He wasn't influenced by Note musicians. Grammy Award -win- never been second- guessed. No one has dled enthusiasm. "Sometimes that gets to sign Norah on the spot," Lundvall whether a radio station would play a ning singer Dianne Reeves, who has ever told me I couldn't sign someone." in the way of sound judgment," he says. says, then adds that EMI has had a good song. He always placed the music first. But, he says, he's always aware of EMI's "I'm more prone to say yes than no." year beyond Jones' success. He cites Look at Dylan. People said he couldn't bottom line. That's why he depends on EMI Jazz strong sales for Coldplay, Radiohead sing or play the guitar. But John rec- 'We are a business. We have budget & Classics VP /GM Tom Evened. "I use and Kylie Minogue. "Norah certainly ognized him as a total original. What reviews every month, and I have a Tom as a sounding board. He sees contributed to EMI's bottom line, but an inspiration." number to deliver." In addition to things with a little more forethought. her album sold well for the right rea- Chairman emeritus of the Verve Jones, Blue Note's numbers have He makes such a good counterpart." son: the music." Music Group Tommy LiPuma says he swelled recently thanks to new albums Evered, who has been in "lock step" The 68-year -old Lundvall, who over- not only considers Lundvall a good by Van Morrison and Al Green. "Their with Lundvall for nearly 14 years, sees EMI's jazz imprint Blue Note, clas- friend but admires him for his com- albums are all profitable, and they've says, `Bruce calls me Dr. No, and I call sical line Angel and boutique pop label mitment to the music. given me a platform upon which to him Dr. Yes. We bounce ideas off each Manhattan, has been a major figure in "That has been his life from his early build Blue Note and Manhattan." other and may have enormous argu- the recording business for the past four years, when he played the saxophone," Morrison's'What's Wrong With This ments, but it's all healthy debate." decades. He worked at Columbia for 21 LiPuma says. "Bruce is a jazz aficiona- Picture ?" has sold 232,000 copies, Although the adage says nice guys years, serving in various roles includ- do but also has an incredible intuitive according to Nielsen SoundScan, while finish last, Lundvall finishes first being label VP /GM. He became president sense for pop, whether it's Norah Jones Green's "I Can't Stop" has moved cause he's nice and smart, says Ron of Elektra/Musician in 1982 before or Al Green. He's one of the few indi- McFERRIN: LUNDVALL HELPED HIS CAREER 204,000 units. Goldstein, president/CEO of the Verve being enlisted by EMI in 1984 to cre- viduals I know who can step into the Lundvall has helped break the Music Group, who adds that there's ate Manhattan and revive the then - two different ponds and not feel strange been with the label since 1987, says, careers of Bobby McFerrin, Cassandra more to the equation. "Bruce is beloved dormant Blue Note. in either one." "Bruce has great love and respect for Wilson and Medeski Martin & Wood. and respected, but he's also terrifically In today's corporate -driven environ- LiPuma also credits Lundvall with artists. While he offers suggestions, he But he gets just as much pleasure smart. If someone else had been in his ment, it may sound old -school -like "walking the fine line between the music, always allows the artist to have the working with less mainstream jazz position, they might not have heard or the bygone days when the A &R depart- business and politics." He says, "That's final voice. Blue Note has a great his- artists like saxophonists Greg Osby and signed Norah." ments of Mo Ostin at Warner Bros. and an art that Bruce is very adept at." tory, but Bruce is the reason why Joe Lovano and pianist Jason Moran. Goldstein knows full well that there John Hammond at Columbia were artists want to be there." "They don't sell 18 million records, but are many intangibles at work in what sacrosanct-but Lundvall's modus PASSION FOR THE MUSIC One of Lundvall's most recent I'm just as proud of them as I am of makes an album a hit or a miss. "This operandi is that any record company Jeff Levenson, executive VP of Half signings, trumpeter Wynton Mar - Norah," he says. "They're all making business takes an enormous amount of worth its salt is music- driven. Note Records and a former exec at salis, concurs. The 42- year -old jazz important music." ear, people skills and luck," he says. "People need to understand a sim- Columbia Jazz and Warner Bros., says statesman and artistic director of Jazz Lundvall is also excited by the revi- "Bruce has two of the three locked up. ple thing," he stresses. 'We're the mid- that Lundvall could well be the "last at Lincoln Center was originally talized Manhattan Records lineup. He Then the luck came, and he knew how dle men between the artists and the standing gentleman" in the industry. signed to Columbia in 1981 by Lund- has signed Anita Baker, Leonard to take advantage of it."

Others in retail, however, are ready registered the highest opening -week "The College Dropout" (Roc -a- heart" by Courtney Love (Virgin) at No. Valentine to hang their hat on the uptick. total since 'N Sync's "Celebrity" (Jive), Fella/Def Jam/IDJMG), which scanned 53 with 33,000 copies. "I think it's part of a larger trend," which scanned 1.88 million in 2001. 441,000 units. Continued from page 3 Hastings Entertainment director of It also represents the second -best Though significantly lower than THE GRAMMY SPIKE music operations Bryan Everitt says. SoundScan week ever by a female Jones' first-week total, sales of "The The Feb. 8 broadcast of the 46th "It's a carryover from the fourth quarter. artist, behind Britney Spears' "Oops College Dropout" were the second - Grammy Awards, which drew 26.3 mil- contingent upon the collision of "We had a great week," Everitt adds. ... I Did It Again" (Jive), which largest for a sales week of 2004. lion viewers, certainly made an impres- awards and holidays and a big Norah 'We're thrilled with our numbers and debuted with 1.32 million in 2000. Sales of "Feels Like Home" were sion on consumers. Jones release." don't see any reason why it's going to Some in the industry see Jones' "huge, right out of the gate," Tower's OutKast's "Speakerboxxx/The Love stop. We've got some strong releases strong sales as an appreciation for Harrington says. "Over the weekend, it Below," which won album of the year, NO CONSENSUS this week and strong releases over the quality music. seemed like just about every other per- moved 6-4 on The Billboard 200 with Nevertheless, it was the best week next two or three weeks." "It shows that there are plenty of son that came in bought that CD. It was sales of 275,000 --a jump of 147%. for sales outside the November- Decem- Greg Harrington, operations man- people out there that are willing to buy pretty amazing." Other Grammy performers are also ber holiday season since Nielsen ager of Tower Records' Harvard Square CDs if, quite frankly, they're good," says Blue Note sister label Capitol enjoying significant sales spikes. SoundScan began tracking purchases store in Cambridge, Mass., is similarly Art Collins, who has managed Iggy Pop Records had the holiday weekend in "[ OutKast's] sales more than dou- in 1991. In all, 17 million units were upbeat. "Since November, we're up for 18 years as well as other artists. mind in planning the release of "Queer bled," Harrington says, "and they were sold during the week of Feb. 9 -15. year -on- year," Harrington says. "For Collins says that a way to capitalize Eye for the Straight Guy" and Kylie doing pretty well before. Beyond and "Whether it's Valentine's Day, the December we were way up, like 25 %. on this is for labels to be a little more Minogue's "Body Language," which Evanescence both jumped back into Grammy uplift or people being scared January kind of tailed off a little bit, but shrewd in what they sign. Also, he says bowed at No. 39 and No. 42, respec- the top 25. They hadn't been there for of being sued- whatever the combi- the weather here didn't help much. that labels need to be more artist- tively, on The Billboard 200. a while." nation of events -it's the first real pos- "February, so far, has been a great friendly and willing to develop artists 'We definitely scheduled a few of our Sales of the White Stripes' Third itive upswing across the board in a long month," he continues, "so I'm very and "lower the goddamn prices." releases to coincide with the Valentine's Man/V2 release "Elephant" more than time," Feuer says. optimistic that we're starting to come Arista Associated Labels VP of A&R Day/Grammy time frame, which we've tripled, while Black Eyed Peas' "Ele- While the figures gave the industry out of it a little bit." Larry Hamby says, "Every time I see a always seen as a huge traffic week at phunk" (A&M/Interscope) rose 114 -52 a momentary lift, there was little con- Leading the way was "Feels Like spike in sales, the first thing I look at retail," Feuer says. on a 171% sales gain. sensus on whether the numbers were Home," the sophomore effort by Jones, is the quality of the music that we're Other key Feb. 10 releases included Sting also enjoyed a significant boost unusual or the start of something big. which hit stores Feb. 10 and sold a stag- offering. Melissa Etheridge's "Lucky" (Island), from his Grammy performances, going Feuer says it has yet to be convinc- gering 1.02 million units in the United "The industry is always too quick to which bowed at No. 15 with 92,000 from 111 to 54 on The Billboard 200 ingly demonstrated whether the recent States. The Blue Note release, which point to every other thing except the copies; Damageplan's "New Found by virtue of a 153% sales gain for sales trend, which turned positive in follows Jones' multi -platinum 2002 music that they're putting out as the Power" (Elektra), landing at No. 38 "Sacred Love" (A &M/Interscope). the fourth quarter of last year, will have debut, "Come Away With Me," easily reason for sales being up or down." with sales of 45,000; Drag -On's "Hell longevity, although she describes last bowed atop The Billboard 200. Just behind Jones on The Billboard and Back" (Virgin) at No. 47 with Additional reporting by Todd week's numbers as a positive sign. The Jones/Arif Mardin- produced set 200 is rapper Kanye West's debut, 37,000 copies; and "America's Sweet- Martens in Los Angeles.

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www.americanradiohistory.com 'You Hope The Message Seeps In And Has An Impact'

BY DEBORAH EVANS PRICE Q: Your last Christian pop album was "This Is Your Time," NASHVILLE-1\venty years into his career, Michael W. Smith released in December 1999. You followed it with "Freedom," remains one of the driving forces in the contemporary Christian two praise- and - worship albums and then "The Second Decade music industry. 1993 -2003." Was it risky to release so many projects so quickly? Not only is the longtime Nashville resident still releasing platinum- selling albums, selling out venues and occasionally play- A: Absolutely, but I didn't really care, because I was so excited ing golf with President Bush, he also owns one of the most suc- about doing the "Freedom" record. I knew it wouldn't sell like cessful independent labels, Rocketown Records. the others, although it did better than we thought. Then the While Smith remains on Reunion, his label home for more worship thing, I did that strictly out of obedience. I thought, than two decades, Rocketown has launched the careers of such "This is what God has called me to do." It didn't matter what it artists as Chris Rice, Ginny Owens and Shaun Groves. Smith also sold, and those ended up being the biggest records in my career. operates the Rocketown club, a popular Music City venue for teens that includes a skate park and coffee shop. Q: When is your next album coming? "People want to be around people like Smitty," Rocketown Records president Don Donahue says. "He's the type of person A: I'm trying to have the record done by the end of May, so it people want to be in business with. All of our artists benefit from could come out in August. The mistake in the past is I'm always their association with him. It brings them instant credibility." late with the record, everyone wants to stick with the release During his career, Smith has accumulated 40 Gospel Music date and there's never enough time to set the record up. My goal Assn. Dove Awards, two Grammy Awards and the ASCAP Golden is to have everything written and to go in and spend two months Note Award. He has also been one of a handful of artists to score just doing the record ... I've cleared my schedule. I don't have mainstream pop success with such early -'90s hits as "Place in anything booked until July, except a family vacation. I've told This World" and "I Will Be Here for You." His discography the guys, "If I'm going to make this record of a lifetime here, includes such passion- driven projects as the 2000 instrumental I've got to have the schedule absolutely clean. It will allow me to album "Freedom" and his recent praise- and -worship collections focus and to go find what this next thing is inside of me." "Worship" (2001) and "Worship Again" (2002). Donahue says Smith, a father of five, is appreciated for his abil- Q: You have been with Reunion Records for more than 20 ity to balance all the components in his life. "His work with Corn- years- through its early independent days, during the Jive passion will be a big part of his legacy," Donahue says of the relief ownership under Clive Calder to its current status as part of agency that Smith supports, "as well as an enduring marriage the BMG -owned Provident Music Group. Why? and family life. He has an amazing reputation for being real." A. I never thought I was supposed to go anywhere. I've Q: Why did you start Rocketown Records? always had a great relationship there. I've been happy, honestly. I didn't create Rocketown to be on Rocketown. A. I wanted to invest in something I knew about. I didn't want The Last to invest in the stock market, didn't want to invest in a bunch of Q: I hear you will be in an upcoming film. What is it about? land somewhere. I wanted to be in the music business, because that's what I understand. My goal was to invest in something A: Its name is "The Second Chance." It's about an associate pas- and to try to create a label that is singer-/songwriter -driven. I tor named Ethan in a suburban church. Ethan ends up being sent wanted to find people who have ideas and who write really great to an inner-city church. He does not want to go, but he goes. He songs, and we did it. You don't hit a home run all the time, but ord falls in love with the people, and it changes his life. Steve Taylor, we got spoiled in the very beginning with Chris [Rice]. There's Ben Pearson and Chip Arnold wrote it. nobody who writes songs like Chris. He articulates like no other. is He set the standard for what we were looking for. Q: You were one of the pioneers who took Christian music A Q &A With Michael W. Smith to the mainstream. Do you think mainstream radio is Q: What business practices have helped Rocketown thrive? becoming more accepting of Christian artists?

A: We stayed lean and mean. We watch how we spend our Michael W. Smith: Career Highlights A: The bottom line is: If it will sell, they'll get on it. You just money. We didn't try to grow and have 50 people on staff. We hope the message seeps in and has an impact on somebody. stayed small, and we worked hard. If we are going to be inde- 2003: Commemorates 20th anniversary with release of The Second Decade 1993 -2003" pendent, we are going to have to do things that are unconven- Q: How has the Christian music industry changed in the 1999: Wins the first of three Gospel Musk Assn. artist of the year Dove Awards tional. We can't overstaff and have a million people on payroll. past 20 years? 1996: Launches Rocketown Records

1992: "I Will Be Here for You" spends two weeks at No. 1 Q: It's gotten better. The resources are better, and everybody How often are you in the office? on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart A: I 1991: "Place in This World" becomes his first top five song on the AC chart has gotten creative on how to sell records. think we've raised A. On average, I'm there a couple of days a week. You have to 1990: "Go WestYoung Man" debuts at No. 1 on the Top Contemporary Christian the bar and raised the standard. That's good. So now we have dif- go in and have those financial meetings, which are not my Albums chart and spends 13 weeks in the top spot ferent problems we didn't have a long time ago, like piracy. favorite at all. My favorite thing is to go into Don [Donahue] 1988: "I 2 (EYE)" becomes the first of his 10 No. 1 albums and say, "I've found this project." That's the kind of stuff I on the Billboard Top Contemporary Christian Albums chart Q: What are your goals for the next decade of your career? enjoy doing: talking about ideas and artists and songs. The 1987: Wins first Dove Award for his album "The Big Picture" bottom line is, it comes down to the song. One thing we have 1984: First Grammy Award win in the best gospel performance, male, category A: I usually try to just take a year at a time. My goal has been for "Michael W. Smith 2" done right is our label is based on songs. just to make a great record. I want to do something that I've 1983: Releases debut album, "Michael W. Smith Project," on Reunion Records never done before. I think my best work is yet to come. 1980: Signs first publishing deal with Paragon/Benson Q: To what do you attribute your longevity and that your career is still at such a successful level after 20 years? Q: With all you have on your plate, what are your priorities? being able to do it so long -it has really all come down to A. On the creative side, I think that I've tried not to settle who I've surrounded myself with, the people that I let into my A: The people who really know me, know me as a family guy. It's for less. I've always tried to push myself and do different life and the people that I choose to work with ... You hear all the most important thing in my life, other than my relationship things. I've tried to go to unknown places I've never been. I'm this crazy stuff about people falling [by compromising their with Christ. I love my wife and kids. I love pouring my life into them. always trying to educate myself [to] do better, write better beliefs]. I could have taken a dive. In this business, you make The most exciting part of my life has just been being able to raise a songs. Then on the personal side -which is a big part of me a bad move and you lose your reputation. family. The two most important things are my faith and my family.

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