June 12, 2009 - Joe Budden returns with Amalgam Digital after the successful release of his sophomore album "Padded Room." The company's approach in combining traditional marketing efforts with an innovative new media strategy assisted in repositioning the former major label recording artist's retail status while also expanding upon his existing fan base. The album debuted at #42 on the Billboard Top 200 Charts—a tremendous achievement for an independent release—and despite lures from other labels, Budden has decided to continue to build on his success as part of Amalgam Digital's growing artist roster.
Following the critical and commercial acclaim of the "Padded Room," Joe Budden is back to release "The Great Escape." The album is a completion to the concept trilogy, which includes "Halfway House" and "Padded Room," in which Budden finally finds salvation and freedom from a sense of confinement that had been pervading his life and career. "The Great Escape" is set to be one of the rapper's best efforts yet, with features from several established producers and artists, marking a change from Joe Budden's usual formula. "The Great Escape" will be released in both CD and digital form October 13th, 2009, with two additional bonus tracks available when purchased digitally on www.AmalgamDigital.com.
In addition, Amalgam Digital and Joe Budden will make waves this summer by releasing the digital-only album, "Escape Route," as a prelude to "The Great Escape." This digital-only prelude will give fans a taste of what to expect from Budden's third studio effort, and it will be released July 2009 exclusively on www.AmalgamDigital.com.
Amalgam Digital launched as Hip Hop's first genre specific digital retail store and record label. The company is rapidly gaining popularity for its unique business model and innovative new media marketing strategy. In addition to releasing the first wave of digital only Hip Hop albums, the company has delivered live webcast technology setting precedence by hosting a "Live In-Studio" Webcast. Over 80,000 viewers logged onto AmalgamDigital.com/TV to watch Joe Budden, put the finishing touches on his upcoming album "Padded Room" and perform a live Q&A via live video chat room which is now a popular trend amongst artists. AmalgamDigital.com recently launched its user generated content module creating a platform for artist to upload their content and make it immediately available for sale to fans.
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