WK4XDUWHU On Information Age, stic and M-1, once again express views of liberation, both conceptually and sonically, while expand- ing the hip-hop conversation. No longer labeled as “political” or “gangster,” dead prez, is genre bending. “We’re not trying to repeat ourselves with this album, we’re trying to expand the story,” remarked stic. “Many of the industry’s genre divisions are just a covert form of musical apartheid. We want to break genre limitations and reach out into new areas with our creativity.” “A New Beginning,” the first full track on Information Age, sets the tone for the album. It exudes a “soulful-edgy New Age” sound, with an upbeat, pop feel, yet maintains the poignant substance that has given dead prez a dedicated worldwide audience for over a decade. Through stic.man’s 80’s styled melody, sung by Grammy Award winning singer Anthony David, the track takes on a revolutionary perspec- tive about the "end of the world" hype associated with 2012. The lyrics speak to the masses of people who are not benefit- ting from the current global system, providing hope that the "doomsday" predictions might offer a glitch in the matrix; an opening for something better. Dead prez continue on this note throughout the album including the metaphoric laced, rock-infused “Dirty White Girl.” Not about race or gender, the track insightfully Featured Writer... Dead Prez addresses the lack of healthy disciplines and exposes the prevalent lifestyle and culture of America. “It’s an anti-drug HIP-HOP DUO, DEAD PREZ, RELEASE song, anti-addiction song…pro-health song,” stated stic. “No Way As The Way” explores stic and M-1’s journey of under- NEXT CHAPTER, INFORMATION AGE standing spirituality by challenging dogmas, ideologies and religious rhetoric through a transient soulful track. “Time Digital Release on October 16, 2012; Physical Release on Travel,” recorded at TRX’ Tallahassee studio, features a January 22, 2013 bass-heavy, sparkling futuristic speaker popper, as the listener goes on a marathon training run through the hood, into the galaxy and beyond. Dead prez’ new album, Information Age (Krian Music Group), signifies not only a bold sonic shift for the Information Age, as a whole, represents various aspects of the cultivation of self-awareness, self-determination, and provocative hip-hop duo, but also an evolution in self-actualization. “The album was created based on what stic.man and M-1’s worldview. Known as lyrical outlaws our spirits called for... and reflects our journey since our last who raise their voices on issues related to corrupt release,” remarked M-1. “The album process was very politics, race and economics, dead prez expand the story organic. We took our time to grow.” M-1‘s lyrics on “Learn- ing, Growing, Changing” sums up the humble message of to highlight the age of information as one of self aware- Information Age precisely...”the more you know/ the more ness and development, both being essential in the you know you don’t know/ and if you don’t know there’s struggle for self determination. more you can know, then you won’t grow.” For more information on dead prez, please visit: The newest chapter in the dead prez saga, in the form of www.deadprezblog.wordpress.com/ their new studio album, is a focus on the kind of libera- tion that develops from inner consciousness. In the eight NEW SIGNINGS years since their last studio release, both members expe- rienced their own personal journeys. Stic.man has com- The Royalty Network has signed a new publishing agreement with Celetia Martin (https://twitter.com/CeletiaMartin). Celetia is a talented writer and former artist; who was born and mitted to a healthy-sober-and smoke free lifestyle and raised in South London, UK. She signed her first recording deal at age fourteen with Motown/Diesel started a movement called the RBG FIT CLUB. M-1 has Records & released her debut album at sixteen titled “Celetia”. Celetia Martin is now based in Los travelled extensively to participate in various frontline Angeles, CA & has a song on the recently #1 album by Conor Maynard. Our deal is a songwriter struggles in the Gaza Strip, Mali, Italy, Greece and more. publishing deal and starts with the Conor Maynard song “Just In Case”. After fighting fire with fire most of their career, dead prez We are happy to announce that Askia Fountain (https://twitter.com/Askiaf) has signed an Administra- are deliberately challenging expectations and “fighting tion deal with The Royalty Network. Askia is a manager, publisher, A&R & C.E.O at Timeless Music fire with water.” The fight begins with Information Age’s Management. Fountain has publishing shares on the new Trey Songz album, Waka Flocka, Wale, J digital release on October 16, 2012 and a physical Holiday, Soulja Boy, and more in the works. His works will be administered via his MUSIC FROM ASKIA (ASCAP) and ASKIA WORLDWIDE PUBLISHING (BMI) accounts. We are happy to have Askia Fountain release slated for January 22, 2013. on board as a new client. You can check out more on Askia & Timeless Music Management at (http://timelessent.net/). M-1 and stic.man first met in 1990 at FAMU in Tallahas- see, FL and connected through their passion for music The Royalty Network has signed a new Co-publishing agreement with Morgan Taylor Reid (http://www.morgantaylorreid.com/home.cfm). Morgan is best known for his music as a solo artist and similar ideologies. After moving to New York and with his song "Brighter", which was featured during the Season 7 finale of ‘Grey's Anatomy’, his song connecting with Brand Nubian’s Lord Jamar, the duo "Simply Human" was featured on ‘House’ (Season 8, Episode 9 FOX) and his song "Where Do I Even released their debut album, Let’s Get Free, which Start?" was featured in Season 8, Episode 8 of ‘Grey's Anatomy’. After being featured on Grey’s spawned their hit single, “Hip Hop.” Their revolutionary Anatomy, "Where Do I Even Start?" reached #74 on the Top 100 Alternative Songs on iTunes. Morgan also co-wrote and produced the new EP by ‘7LIONS’ released this year by Red One’s label, 2101. His lyrics brought them to the forefront of hip-hop’s politi- work will be Co-Published between SONGS OF BENAIR CHURCHILL (BMI) & TENYOR MUSIC (BMI). cally conscious movement. Their sophomore album, RBG: Revolutionary But Gangsta, again represented a RoyNet would like to welcome new co-publishing client, producer Julius Preston. Julius. Julius strong political voice, but this time from the point of view co-produced the song “Hold Me Back” on the recent #1 album by rapper Rick Ross ‘God Forgives, I of the streets. Don’t’. This song will be handled under RoyNet Music (ASCAP). NEW YORK::HVWWK6WUHHW6XLWH1HZ<RUN1<7HO)D[ LOS ANGELES:5LYHUVLGH'ULYH6XLWH9DOOH\9LOODJH&$7HO)D[ RoyNet would like to welcome new co-publishing client, producer Jovan Woods aka ‘Kyle Justice’ (http://www.twitter.com/Kyle_Justice). Jovan is one half of the production company The University. With his partner JustHustle the duo has collectively produced for artists such as J Cole, MMG, Chase N Cashe , New Signings Kid Ink, T.I., Ludacris, Jermih and many more. We are happy to announce that rapper Daniel Sewell aka Danny Brown has signed an Administration deal We are happy to announce we have extended our Co-Publishing deal with band Devildriver with The Royalty Network. Danny hails from Detroit, Michigan & his 2011 album topped the list at #1 as (http://www.devildriver.com/) Dez Fafara (Vocals), John Boecklin (Drums), Jeff Kendrick (Guitar), Mike Spin magazines ‘Hip Hop album of the year’. MTV has also called Danny Brown "one of rap's most unique Spreitzer (Guitar) & Jon Miller (Bass) . Our deal covers the World now & will continue thru 9/17/22 and figures in recent memory.” Last year Danny released his most popular album to date titled ‘XXX’ & in 2012 includes all songs on their upcoming fifth album titled ‘Beast’, scheduled to be released in early 2013. he was featured on the cover of ‘XXL’ magazine for their annual "Top 10 Freshmen list". We are happy to have Danny Brown on board as a new client. Fourteen year old writer Laney Meredith (http://www.laneymeredith.com/) has signed a single song We have renewed our Administration deal with client Lamont Porter aka EZ Elpee. EZ is a producer with a agreement deal with The Royalty Network, Inc. Laney co-wrote the song “Whatever This Is” with RoyNet very impressive music catalog. He recently worked with rapper Rick Ross on the song “Presidential” off his writer Trey Bruce. “Whatever This Is” will be released as a single in Holland by Antje Monteiro and will also #1 album ‘God Forgives, I Don’t’. Our deal with EZ Elpee will continue until 2015. be used as the main song for a Dutch TV show called ‘Gipsy Girls’. The Royalty Network is happy to welcome music company Super Audio which is based in South India, as our new Administration client. Super Audio’s diverse catalog of music ranges from- Sanskrit Chants, Vedic Chants, Music Therapy, Classical Instrumental, Pop and so much more. Pop/Folk singer-songwriter Edie Brickell (http://www.ediebrickell.com/) & her company Elephant Music (ASCAP) have signed a new Administration deal with The Royalty Network. Edie has had several Top 10 Johnnie ‘Smurf’ Smith has signed a new Administration deal with RoyNet. The producer/ keyboardist has singles, and will be releasing her new album titled ‘Edie Brickell & The Gaddabouts’ (which includes Steve worked with Jill Scott, Leela James, Faith, Keyshia Cole, Musiq, Fred Hammond, Tupac & T-Pain just to Gadd and Pino Palladino) on September 18th.