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T.I. AND GRAND HUSTLE ENTER INTO PARTNERSHIP WITH COLUMBIA RECORDS

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ticolumbiacolumbia records is proud to announce that it has entered into a partnership with Multi-Platinum GRAMMY® Award winning recording artist T.I. and his label Grand Hustle to release his highly anticipated new studio album.

The signing adds to an already incredible year for T.I. This past summer, T.I. was featured on Robin Thicke’s #1 record breaking global smash “Blurred Lines” with Pharell Williams, who was also instrumental in bringing T.I. to Columbia and will executive produce his upcoming LP. T.I. is currently in the studio recording his 9th album with mega producer Timbaland and longtime collaborator DJ Toomp. The album will be released early 2014 via GrandHustle/Columbia Records, ensuring that 2014 will be another phenomenal year for T.I.

“We’re very excited to welcome T.I. to the Columbia family. With his massive US success and career history, we are going to make him an even bigger superstar on a global level.” – Rob Stringer, Chairman/CEO Columbia Records

“I'm honored to be partners with such a successful, passionate and creative conglomerate like Columbia Records, who respects and supports the vision of their artist and partners. Nothing but love, respect & appreciation for Doug Morris, Rob Stringer and the entire staff. Also, a special thank you to my big bruh, Sk8board P, for always believing in me and also executive producing my upcoming project.”- T.I.

“We're excited to be in business with columbia records and it's team of leadership. I'm now looking forward to spreading our brand on a global level.”- Jason Geter, Grand Hustle

In his career, the multi-platinum Atlanta-native has achieved four Billboard Hot 100 #1’s and has sold over 14 million albums and 30 million singles to date. T.I. is also the recipient of 11 Billboard Awards, 9 bet Hip Hop Awards, 3 GRAMMY® Awards, 3 bet Awards, 2 American Music Awards and an MTV Video Music Award. His standout collaborations with some of music’s biggest artists include Jay-Z, Justin Timberlake, Lil Wayne, Lady Gaga, Rihanna, Destiny’s Child, Britney Spears, B.O.B., Drake, Christina Aguilera, Kanye West and Swizz Beats.T.I. has also experienced remarkable success this year as an actor, appearing in the hit film Identity Thief and playing a guest starring role in the SHOWTIME series HOUSE OF LIES. His VH1 unscripted series, T.I. & Tiny: The Family Hustle recently entered into its third season, capturing T.I. as he balances a thriving career, wife Tameka “Tiny” Cottle and their loving, blended family of six children. The series continues to be one of the highest rated shows on VH1.

WLIB-AM Produced The Sold Out Bishop Hezekiah Walker and Friends Concert (PICS)

Thursday, January 30th 1190 WLIB-AM Produced The Sold Out Bishop Hezekiah Walker and Friends Concert at NJ Pac. Presented by State Farm . There...

REGINALD HUDLIN AND PHIL GURIN TO EXECUTIVE PRODUCE THE 45th NAACP IMAGE AWARDS

Industry veterans Reginald Hudlin and Phil Gurin have been named co-executive producers of the 45th naacp IMAGE AWARD [...]

Beyonce Breaks Down Concept Of New Visual Album at Private Screening

The Industry Dot Biz: Beyonce held a private screening of her visual album 'Beyonce' on Saturday, Dec. 21 at New York City's School of Visual Arts. Open to a handful of radio contest winners, the 32-year-old diva answered a few questions about the LP during the intimate gathering.

107.5 WBLS-FM AND 1190 WLIB-AM WILL BE TAKING OVER THE NEW YORK CITY TRI-STATE AREA DURING THE BIGGEST WEEKEND IN SPORTS!!

The Industry Dot Biz: charlie-wilson-2013107.5 WBLS-FM and 1190 WLIB-AM will be doing it “Big” this week with Concerts and Community Work during the Biggest Week in Sports throughout the New York City Tri-State Area, beginning this Thursday, January 30th.This Thursday evening, 1190 WLIB-AM will kick off the weekend at NJ Pac in Newark, New Jersey for the WLIB-AM, State Farm and Barbados Gospel Fest Presents: The “Bishop Hezekiah Walker & Friends” Concert, Featuring Marvin Sapp, James Fortune and Tye Tribbet, all on one stage for a night of Praise, Worship and Celebration like no other. Brought to you by McDonald’s.And Saturday Night February 1st, Powerhouse Urban AC Station WBLS-FM will host the Gentle Treatment and AARP Present: Charlie Wilson and Friends Featuring: Doug E Fresh and SWV Concert taking place at the Theatre at Madison Square Garden all Brought To You By STATE FARM. Followed by the exclusive VIP After Party hosted by Charlie Wilson and Doug E Fresh.“ We are delighted to have the opportunity to be a part of this amazing concert featuring Charlie Wilson! The Gentle Treatment Hair Care consumer has grown up grooving to the music of Uncle Charlie and The Gap Band. This is the perfect consumer event for our brand to launch its new What A Grown Woman Knows campaign. We are excited to see all of the confident ageless beauties at Madison Square Garden show up and show out on February 1st.,” says Kimberly Hairston, Chief Marketing Officer of DRM-JPC Brands.YMF Media President and GM Manager of both stations, Deon Levingston states “ Two states have never hosted a Superbowl and WBLS and WLIB are excited about hosting events in both states, Our Hezekiah Walker and Friends concert in New Jersey is close to a sell out and our Charlie Wilson And Friends Concert In At MSG is Sold Out.

The Ladies Of RHOH Talk Love and Marriage with Arsenio

The Industry Dot Biz: Arsenio Hall hosted the women from Kevin Hart's hit show Real Husbands of Hollywood last night and they had a lot to say about their real life husbands and the show.

Russell Simmons and Snoop Talk Everything: Great Interview

Uncle Snoop and Uncle Rush talk about the early days of this hip-hop music culture, growing up, drugs,  and Snoop tries a vegan sandwich on this week's GGN [...]

Showtime At the Apollo Winner, David Peaston Dies

It seems like it really does happen in 3s singer David Peaston who charmed the very difficult audience as he won during the Showtime at the Apollo contest with his memorable rendition of Billie Holiday's "God Bless the Child." Peaston enjoyed some chart success with "Two Wrongs Don't Make it Right" in the late 80s then he vanished after that album. He died from complications of Diabetes in NY on Wed. [...]