Re: the neptunes signed super cat???

"Da Lamp" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message
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> YEAa they signed him and Phillies most wanted a while back.


i guess i just could have read this on the site...

The Neptunes - Pharrell Williams/Chad Hugo and long time manager Rob Walker have
established a label relationship with Arista Records, called Star Trak Entertainment.

This new label deal calls for the duo to produce artists signed to Star Trak
Entertainment as well as Arista Records and its other labels, and develop new 
repertoire.
At the same time, Arista will now assume all marketing, promotion, sales and 
distribution
responsibilities for the Star Trak Entertainment label, which will be based in New 
York.
The Neptunes and Walker will co-head the label, with Walker assuming day-to-day
operations as President, while maintaining his role as manager of the duo. Star Trak
Entertainment first release, the Clipse, a rap duo from Virginia Beach whose first 
album
is certified Gold in the US and on it's way to platinum, Spymob, a four-man rock group
from Minneapolis due out this spring, Rosco P. Coldchain a solo rapper from 
Philadelphia
also due out this spring, Kelis coming over from the Star Trak Production deal at 
Virgin
due out this summer & Super Cat the legendary dancehall artist due out this summer. 
Star
Trak Entertainment will also release FAM-LAY, a solo rapper from Norfolk, VA and 
Toque, a
rock band from Virginia through their deal at Island/Def Jam this summer.

"As traditional musical genres blur and barriers tumble, the Neptunes are at the 
cutting
edge of our next generation of innovators," said Mr. Reid. "They bring to Arista an
extraordinary track record with a diverse roster of artists covering the entire musical
landscape. We welcome Pharrell Williams and Chad Hugo to Arista and look forward to
building upon their success."

"We are excited to be working with L.A. Reid and his entire team at Arista Records. 
Both
have a storied tradition of creativity and great music and we're looking forward to
adding to the success and cultivating new talents from all facets of music - pop, rock,
hip-hop, rap, R & B and even country. We don't just want to define the categories, we
want to create them," said the Neptunes.

Friends since childhood, Pharrell Williams and Chad Hugo grew up in Virginia Beach, 
where
Pharrell played drums and Chad played drums and the saxophone in their respective 
school
bands. They founded the Neptunes, and when producer Teddy Riley opened his Future
Recording Studios and Lil' Man Records in a building right beside the high school, he
gave the duo their first break.

After years of producing hits for many artists in the industry, the Neptunes are now 
in a
position to produce and create future stars (Vanessa Marques, Kelly Levesque) for their
own label Star Trak Entertainment. The Neptunes would like to combine their creativity
and vision with that of individuals who feel they have the talent and the dedication to
their craft, necessary to succeed. If you feel you have these qualities, please feel 
free
to send your demos in to the address below. Please include a bio and pictures in your
package.