Album to be released in multiple languages using Voxonic's 'Voice Conversion' technology
NEW YORK (December 25, 2007) - Prodigy, one half of the hip-hop's legendary platinum selling duo, Mobb Deep, announced the domestic release of his second solo album, H.N.I.C. Part 2, to be released world-wide on Voxonic Music in partnership with AAO Music/Reality in March 2008. The announcement comes at a bittersweet time as Prodigy is preparing to start serving a 3 year bid which begins early January 2008.
"Throughout my life, I have always lived through adversity. I'm a survivor. You don't understand the mental power that I have." While I'm locked up, I'm going to be writing lyrics, working on the script for my second feature film, Dope, and finish writing an autobiography of my life which will be finished by the time I'm released. My mind is going to be focused and I'll have time to think and map out my entire plan. The experience will make me a tougher, stronger person. I'm gonna work on getting out faster, so I can get back to doing what I do best. When I get home, it's gonna be on!"
The new album released by Voxonic Music will be Prodigy's second official solo album. H.N.I.C. Part 2returns "P" to the more edgy real life street tales that have been Mobb Deep's signature for nearly a decade. Alchemist and Havoc will produce a bulk of the album along with several other hot up-n-coming producers.
For the first time ever, hip-hop fans around the world will get to soak in the provocative thoughts of Prodigy, one of hip-hop's most prolific lyricists. Through the Voxonic technology, fans in other countries will be able to hear Prodigy's H.N.I.C. Part 2 in his own voice converted with 99% accuracy into different languages including Spanish, French, and German. Voxonic Music, the recording home of international reggae star, Ky-Mani Marley, has trademarked an exciting new technology. "I'll be the first hip hop artist to release a record that's converted into foreign languages using the Voxonic voice conversion technology. The technology they use is a great opportunity for me to keep supplying my fans around the world with music to hold them down while I'm away," states Prodigy. "I want to thank Fred and Arie Deutsch of Voxonic for believing in me and recognizing the wide appeal my music carries." Arie Deutsch, President of Voxonic Music and Voxonic, Inc. states "Voxonic is excited to work with an artist the caliber of Prodigy. Our technology will allow Prodigy to market himself with unconventional methods no other hip-hop star is currently using. H.N.I.C. Part 2 will be a great way to demonstrate the international influence of Hip Hop and how Voxonic's technology can help bridge the communication gap for artists and their fans."
VOXONIC MUSIC & AAO Music /Reality will embark on an aggressive online and grassroots campaign to promote the project. "AAO Music is known for our creative and unique marketing campaigns," states Peter Kuys, Chairman of AAO Music. Kuys further says "We welcome the opportunity to work with Prodigy and challenge the traditional marketing ideas."
A unique web site has been created at www.hnic2.com [http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=bf8erhcab.0.0.nfmg4xn6.0&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hnic2.com%2F&id=preview] through which Prodigy will be able to blog with fans using the Voxonic technology. A world premiere of the controversial video for the first single, "ABC," can be viewed online at www.hnic2.com [http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=bf8erhcab.0.0.nfmg4xn6.0&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hnic2.com%2F&id=preview] along with an exclusive interview with New York HOT 97 Radio personality, Angie Martinez. In this insightful interview Prodigy reveals his thoughts about the recent conviction and his impending sentence. To view visit http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aR2FQ5PaAe4 [http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=bf8erhcab.0.0.nfmg4xn6.0&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DaR2FQ5PaAe4&id=preview].
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About Voxonic Inc.
Voxonic Music, a full fledged record label and division of New York-based Voxonic Inc. has developed some of the most innovative software since windows revolutionized the computer industry in the early nineties. This exciting technology is able to convert any person's voice into any known language in the world. The applications are endless streaming from international business, politics, music, entertainment and the video game industry.
About AAO Reality Music, Inc.
2004 marked the launch of a new music label named REALITY. REALITY was born out of a concept that music can, and should be made, for the sake of artistry and the love of music. Our concept cuts out much of the excessive glitz, glamour and expense and brings to market great music from talented, proven recording stars that is valued priced. REALITY artists are some of the most influential and successful artists in the world. The REALITY label is founded on the premise of a direct relationship between the artist and the retail stores. This translates to more aggressive pricing, better in stock positions and more artist meet & greets which ultimately benefit the music buying customer.
For more information, press only:
Jackie O. Asare, 4Sight Media, (212) 730-1177, jackieo@4sightmedia.com [mailto:jackieo@4sightmedia.com]
Brian Gilmore, BG Group LLC, (770) 808-4232, Briangilmore76@aol.com [mailto:Briangilmore76@aol.com]
