May 09, 2008
Orlando, FL – After less than six full months of being with the Miami based record label Slip-N-Slide Records, Orlando, FL artist Wes Fif has ended his relationship with the label citing creative differences as the reasoning for the departure.
The 22-year-old Orlando resident who looked to be the next star to rise from the camp released his official single "Wastin' Your Time" featuring Eliseo (from the group Treal) January and soon after released his first official mixtape as a Slip-N-Slide Records artist, "The Streets Chose Me" with DJ Smallz this past February.
In regards to the situation Wes Fif had the following words. "The experience was one that I can honestly say I learned from. Both good things and bad. It enabled me to witness a lot of things I was unaware of industry wise. I can't really say I regret one minute of the unique situation that we had."
Recognizing the following that Wes Fif had in his home state, Jullian Boothe VP of A&R at Slip-N-Slide Records invited Wes Fif and his camp to Miami last September to meet with Ted Lucas to discuss the two camps joining together to have him be the next big act to come out of Slip-N-Slide Records. According to sources close to Slip-N-Slide Records, the label thought that Wes did not and could not come up with a track that the DJ's would support, so the partnership between the two, as well as his production company Clientell Music Group could no longer prolong.
"To me, and to many other people, DJs included, top DJs at that; I had a hit record on deck, more than one actually. It just didn't translate into spins, and in my opinion the record(s) weren't given the proper time to grow. In some cases, it may take a record 5-6 months to grow, in others it may seem overnight. In those instances when its overnight though, there is a certain amount of 'muscle' as they say put behind it, that my records were never given. So it was a mutual decision to dead the situation totally and go separate ways. I feel like it was the best decision. Why be involved in something when you're putting in 1000% and getting 2% in return. Ted Lucas is an idol of mine in this business; SNS will remain a powerhouse indie label, and I will remain a staple in this business and go on to another situation that will be better fitting for me. I will continue to make good music and keep my fans happy. Shit don't change" stated Wes Fif.
Slip-N-Slide Records so far in 2008 has had a very successfully run with Rick Ross' sophomore album "Trilla" debuting at #1 and approaching gold and Trina debuting at #6 with her latest album "Still Da Baddest." Plies is soon to release his second album "Definition Of Real" June 10th featuring his current hit "Bust It Baby Part 2."
Since becoming a free agent, Wes Fif has really been in small talks with a couple of labels whom had thought that he was already signed or did not have an interest in the label, but nothing is set in stone as of yet. Wes will continue to push the single "Wastin' Your Time" along with a new track called "Through Da Roof" which will be released within the next few weeks. He also plans to release a digital album this summer to hold down anxious fans who await an album by Wes Fif. More details regarding the digital album project will be released at a later time, says a rep for Wes Fif. Wes still hopes to sign with a major label in the near future and release "Get Money Guidelines" by the end of the year.
For more information on Wes Fif, please visit his website http://www.wesfifonline.com.
For More Information Contact: Leon Bailey
Email: LBailey@WordofSouth.com
