cj hood
02-03-2011, 09:10 PM
NAUGHTY BY NATURE TO RELEASE 20th ANNIVERSARY ALBUM
ANTHEM INC. ON MAY 17th.
The Celebration Begins with a Performance on Late Show with David Letterman
on Thursday, February 3rd.
Vevo Video Premiere: "Flags" (Death Cut) feat. Balewa "Bilal" Muhammad & Jaheim
http://www.vevo.com/watch/naughty-by-nature/flags-death-version/USTB11104158
(New York, NY- February 2, 2011) Naughty by Nature is set to release its highly anticipated new album Anthem Inc., the first full-length with all three original members in over a decade, on May 17th via Illtown Records with distribution by Tommy Boy Entertainment. The album marks the platinum selling group's 20th anniversary and 15th anniversary of winning the Grammy for Best Rap Album, the first time the award was given.
Anthem Inc. will feature re-recordings of select Naughty hits like "O.P.P" and "Hip Hop Hooray" as well as recent singles and new, unreleased future anthems. To kick off the 20th anniversary celebration, Naughty by Nature will perform a medley that includes the new single "Flags" on Late Show with David Letterman on February 3rd.
"Anthem Inc. is our way of saying thank you to our incredibly loyal, global fan base for their support over the last 20 years. With a few classic tracks re-recorded and brand new bangers, the album will give listeners a 'Then and Now' perspective of our career," states Vin Rock.
Naughty by Nature also premieres the alternate ending Death Cut of the "Flags" extended video today on Vevo (view here: http://www.vevo.com/watch/naughty-by-nature/flags-death-version/USTB11104158). The previously released Life Cut guest stars Ice-T as he shares his street knowledge and experience with a young man considering revenge for his friend's gang-related murder. Without his guidance, the cycle of violence continues. The track and videos feature vocals by Balewa "Bilal" Muhammad of the songwriting group The Clutch and current Grammy nominated R&B singer Jaheim.
Vin Rock says, "The Death Cut depicts what occurs when one makes bad decisions in the face of adversity. Unfortunately, this is the reality youth are facing across America. We will use both versions to open up the dialogue in our community. We must step up to curb the self-inflicted genocide in our culture."
Naughty by Nature will tour the United States, Europe and Australia this year. Confirmed dates are below. Stay tuned for additional show announcements in the coming weeks.
February
4 - Dallas, TX - Hennessy Artistry
12 - New Orleans, LA - Lake Front Arena *
18 - Philadelphia PA - Liacouras Center *
19 - Baltimore MD - 1st Mariner Arena *
March
18 - New York City, NY - Hammerstein Ballroom
25 - Richmond, VA - Richmond Coliseum *
April
9 - Milwaukee, WI - Milwaukee Theatre *
May
21 - Minneapolis, MN - Cabooze
* Salt-n-Pepa's Legends of Hip Hop Tour
"Flags" is available on iTunes and Amazon.
www.naughtybynature.com
www.myspace.com/naughtybynature
www.twitter.com/naughtybynature
www.facebook.com/NBN118
www.youtube.com/naughtybynature
For more information, please contact:
Ben-David Fenwick
bdfenwick@gmail.com
p: 212-219-3567 x214
twitter: @bdfenwick
ANTHEM INC. ON MAY 17th.
The Celebration Begins with a Performance on Late Show with David Letterman
on Thursday, February 3rd.
Vevo Video Premiere: "Flags" (Death Cut) feat. Balewa "Bilal" Muhammad & Jaheim
http://www.vevo.com/watch/naughty-by-nature/flags-death-version/USTB11104158
(New York, NY- February 2, 2011) Naughty by Nature is set to release its highly anticipated new album Anthem Inc., the first full-length with all three original members in over a decade, on May 17th via Illtown Records with distribution by Tommy Boy Entertainment. The album marks the platinum selling group's 20th anniversary and 15th anniversary of winning the Grammy for Best Rap Album, the first time the award was given.
Anthem Inc. will feature re-recordings of select Naughty hits like "O.P.P" and "Hip Hop Hooray" as well as recent singles and new, unreleased future anthems. To kick off the 20th anniversary celebration, Naughty by Nature will perform a medley that includes the new single "Flags" on Late Show with David Letterman on February 3rd.
"Anthem Inc. is our way of saying thank you to our incredibly loyal, global fan base for their support over the last 20 years. With a few classic tracks re-recorded and brand new bangers, the album will give listeners a 'Then and Now' perspective of our career," states Vin Rock.
Naughty by Nature also premieres the alternate ending Death Cut of the "Flags" extended video today on Vevo (view here: http://www.vevo.com/watch/naughty-by-nature/flags-death-version/USTB11104158). The previously released Life Cut guest stars Ice-T as he shares his street knowledge and experience with a young man considering revenge for his friend's gang-related murder. Without his guidance, the cycle of violence continues. The track and videos feature vocals by Balewa "Bilal" Muhammad of the songwriting group The Clutch and current Grammy nominated R&B singer Jaheim.
Vin Rock says, "The Death Cut depicts what occurs when one makes bad decisions in the face of adversity. Unfortunately, this is the reality youth are facing across America. We will use both versions to open up the dialogue in our community. We must step up to curb the self-inflicted genocide in our culture."
Naughty by Nature will tour the United States, Europe and Australia this year. Confirmed dates are below. Stay tuned for additional show announcements in the coming weeks.
February
4 - Dallas, TX - Hennessy Artistry
12 - New Orleans, LA - Lake Front Arena *
18 - Philadelphia PA - Liacouras Center *
19 - Baltimore MD - 1st Mariner Arena *
March
18 - New York City, NY - Hammerstein Ballroom
25 - Richmond, VA - Richmond Coliseum *
April
9 - Milwaukee, WI - Milwaukee Theatre *
May
21 - Minneapolis, MN - Cabooze
* Salt-n-Pepa's Legends of Hip Hop Tour
"Flags" is available on iTunes and Amazon.
www.naughtybynature.com
www.myspace.com/naughtybynature
www.twitter.com/naughtybynature
www.facebook.com/NBN118
www.youtube.com/naughtybynature
For more information, please contact:
Ben-David Fenwick
bdfenwick@gmail.com
p: 212-219-3567 x214
twitter: @bdfenwick