May 03, 2007
HOLLYWOOD--(BUSINESS WIRE)--TM Media Group, Inc. (Pink Sheets:TMMG), a diversified entertainment Company, announced today the Company has signed hip hop artist Manaj to a five-year, five album recording contract. The first album is guaranteed and the Company has an option on the rights of four additional albums.
Manaj is the 22 year-old daughter of rap industry pioneer, Dr. Dre. A performer since a young age, Manaj has worked with Mis Torre and Hood Surgeon. Influenced heavily by both East and West Coast rap artists and early R & B music, Manaj describes her music as rap illustrating the situations many women living in urban areas encounter in their day to day lives.
TM Media Group intends to continue to produce up to five albums over five years by Manaj. Additional terms of the contract provision for production and distribution support for any film projects undertaken by Manaj. The Company also intends to capitalize on cross-marketing opportunities featuring the artist including music videos, films, television series, series of webisodes and video games.
“Manaj is an incredibly strong woman, who is successfully working in the male dominated rap industry,” stated TM Media Group Chief Executive Officer, Matt Harmon. “TM Media Group is proud to have Manaj join our corporate family. She is a revolutionary artist and we look forward to her contributions not only to TM Media Group but also to the hip hop community.”
About TM Media Group
Based in Hollywood, California, TM Media Group, Inc. (Pink Sheets:TMMG) develops and markets unique licensed entertainment, film, video game, and music merchandise for specialty, mass retail and online distribution. The Company, currently with three subsidiaries in the film, music and video game industries, develops and produces products for filmed entertainment, online and collectible card games, and web-based services. Additionally, the Company owns the rights to a diverse pool of media assets, including several films in various stages of production, online gaming platforms, and collectible card games.
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