FAITH EVANS UNVEILS HER LONG-AWAITED DUETS ALBUM
WITH THE NOTORIOUS B.I.G.
THE KING & I

Evans Celebrates Her Life With Biggie Smalls On Star-Studded New Album 
Including Rare And Unreleased Vocals By The Legendary Rapper

Features Guest Appearances From Busta Rhymes, 
Lil’ Cease, Lil’ Kim, Sheek Louch, And Styles P 

First Singles “NYC” Featuring Jadakiss And 
“When We Party” Featuring Snoop Dogg Available Now;
Album Out On May 19

LOS ANGELES – Faith Evans and The Notorious B.I.G. famously met at a photo shoot in 1994 and were married nine days later. What followed would become one of the most legendary love stories in hip-hop history. 

Evans has now, 20 years after B.I.G.’s still unsolved murder, created THE KING & I, a new album that tells the story of their life together. The album’s 25 tracks feature newly recorded vocals by Evans melded with vocals by Biggie Smalls, some well-known but also a selection of rare and unheard rhymes from the B.I.G. vault. THE KING & I also includes an impressive list of guest appearances by rap royalty including Busta Rhymes, Jadakiss, Lil’ Cease, Lil’ Kim, Sheek Louch, Styles P, and Snoop Dogg. Evans has also brought on some of the most acclaimed producers in hip-hop, many of which produced some of B.I.G.’s most famous tracks, including DJ Premier, Just Blaze, Salaam Remi, Stevie J, and Chucky Thompson.

“I remember telling Ms. Wallace years ago that one day it would be really dope if I could do something similar to Natalie & Nat King Cole’s Unforgettable,” says Evans. “Knowing the love that B.I.G. had for Tyanna & Ceejay, I feel it's my duty to uphold & extend his legacy, especially his musical contributions. This project is my creative reflection of the love we had & the bond we will always have. I'm elated to share this musical journey with our fans!”

THE KING & I will be released on May 19 – just two days before Biggie’s birthday. The album will be available on CD ($18.98), digital download, and streaming from Atco Records, an imprint of Rhino Entertainment. THE KING & I will also be available on vinyl as a 2-LP set ($31.98) on June 9.

The album’s first two singles are: “NYC,” Evans’ love letter to New York featuring Jadakiss, and “When We Party,” the West Coast party anthem featuring Snoop Dogg. Both are available now for digital download and streaming.
 
In addition to the constellation of stars who appear on THE KING & I, there is one other very special guest: Biggie’s mother, Voletta Wallace. Her voice is featured, along with those of Evans and Biggie, on multiple interludes that provide a poignant narration of the album. Other guest stars adding harmonies to the interludes include 112, Kevin McCall, Chyna Tahjere, and Jamal “Gravy” Woolard, who famously portrayed B.I.G. in the 2009 film Notorious. 

Faith Evans has enjoyed worldwide success as an award-winning singer, songwriter, actress and writer. She has recorded eight studio albums, including the back-to-back platinum smashes, Faith (1995) and Keep The Faith (1998). “I’ll Be Missing You,” her tribute to Biggie, debuted at #1 in 1997, stayed there for 11 weeks, and won the Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group. Since then, the singer has been nominated for a Grammy Award seven times. In 2008, she released her autobiography, Keep the Faith: A Memoir, which won the African American Literary Award for Best Biography/Memoir. Last year, she took part in the Bad Boy Family Reunion Tour to commemorate the influential record label’s 20th anniversary.

Today, The Notorious B.I.G. is widely recognized as one of the world’s most influential rappers and has sold more than 17 million albums in the U.S. alone. Before his murder in 1997, Christopher Wallace recorded two classic albums as The Notorious B.I.G. His debut Ready to Die arrived in 1994 and helped revitalize the East Coast rap scene with massive hits like “Big Poppa” and “Juicy.” Life After Death was released in March 1997 just weeks after he was shot and killed in Los Angeles. The record topped the U.S. album charts and featured the hits “Hypnotize” and “Mo Money Mo Problems.” It remains one of the few hip-hop albums to ever achieve Diamond certification from the RIAA.

Faith is represented by Cheryl Flowers-Briggs for Charm Flowers Group, Inc. and Julian Petty, Esq. for Nixon Peabody LLP. 

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THE KING & I 
Track Listing

1.    “A Billion”
2.    “Legacy”
3.    “Beautiful” (Interlude)
4.    “Can’t Get Enough”
5.    “Don’t Test Me”
6.    “Big/Faye” (Interlude) – featuring Jamal Woolard
7.    “Tryna Get By”
8.    “The Reason”
9.    “I Don’t Want It” – featuring Lil’ Cease
10.    “I Got Married” (Interlude) – featuring Mama Wallace
11.    “Ten Wife Commandments”
12.    “We Just Clicked” (Interlude) – featuring Mama Wallace
13.    “A Little Romance”
14.    “The Baddest” (Interlude)
15.    “Fool For You”
16.    “Crazy” (Interlude) – featuring 112 & Mama Wallace
17.    “Got Me Twisted”
18.    “When We Party” – featuring Snoop Dogg
19.    “Somebody Knows” – featuring Busta Rhymes
20.    “Take Me There” – featuring Sheek Louch & Styles P
21.    “One In The Same”
22.    “I Wish” (Interlude) – featuring Kevin McCall & Chyna Tahjere 
23.    “Lovin You For Life” – featuring Lil’ Kim
24.    “NYC” – featuring Jadakiss
25.    “It Was Worth It”

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FLEETWOOD MAC TO REISSUE TANGO IN THE NIGHT
IN CELEBRATION OF THE ALBUM’S 30TH ANNIVERSARY

3CD/DVD/LP Deluxe Edition Includes Newly Remastered Sound, 
Unreleased Recordings, Rare Tracks, Music Videos And More 

Three Versions Available March 10 From Warner Bros. Records
 

LOS ANGELES – Fleetwood Mac released the second-best selling record of its career in 1987 with Tango in the Night, an album that’s sold more than 15 million copies worldwide. It topped the album charts in Britain, peaked at #7 in America, and scored major hits everywhere with “Big Love” and “Little Lies.”

Following the recent deluxe edition of Mirage, Fleetwood Mac continues to reissue its classic albums with the new TANGO IN THE NIGHT: DELUXE EDITION. The collection, timed to coincide with the album’s 30th anniversary, expands on the original with a selection of rare and unreleased recordings, newly remastered sound, plus several music videos. Available on March 10 from Warner Bros. Records in three formats:

-    Deluxe: Three CDs, DVD and LP. Original album with remastered sound on CD and 180-gram LP, rare and unreleased recordings, 12” remixes, plus a DVD with music videos and a high-resolution version of the album. $99.98 SRP
-    Expanded: Two CDs. Original album with remastered sound, plus rare and unreleased recordings. $19.98 SRP
-    Remastered: One CD. Original album with remastered sound. $11.98 SRP
-    Also available digitally

After topping the U.S. charts in 1982 with Mirage, Fleetwood Mac returned five years later with Tango In The Night. It currently stands as the final studio album released by the quintet of Lindsey Buckingham, Mick Fleetwood, Christine McVie, John McVie and Stevie Nicks. The album sent four singles into the Billboard Top 20: “Little Lies” (#4), “Big Love” (#5), “Everywhere” (#14), and “Seven Wonders” (#19). 

The deluxe and expanded editions of Tango In The Night both include a disc of rare recordings. Among those 13 tracks are unreleased gems like the alternate version of “Mystified,” a demo for the album’s title song, plus the rare b-sides: “Down Endless Street” and “Ricky.”

TANGO IN THE NIGHT: DELUXE EDITION includes a third disc that compiles more than a dozen 12” mixes. Dub versions of “Seven Wonders” and “Everywhere” are featured along with an extended version “Little Lies” remixed by John “Jellybean” Benitez. The collection also comes with a DVD that contains videos for five singles: “Big Love,” “Seven Wonders,” “Little Lies,” “Family Man,” and “Everywhere.” Also included in the deluxe edition is Tango in the Night as a 180-gram vinyl LP.

TANGO IN THE NIGHT: DELUXE EDITION
Disc One: Original Album - 2017 Remaster
1.    “Big Love”
2.    “Seven Wonders”
3.    “Everywhere”
4.    “Caroline”
5.    “Tango In The Night”
6.    “Mystified”
7.    “Little Lies”
8.    “Family Man”
9.    “Welcome To The Room… Sara”
10.    “Isn’t It Midnight”
11.    “When I See You Again”
12.    “You And I, Part II”

Disc Two: B-Sides, Outtakes, Sessions
1.    “Down Endless Street”
2.    “Special Kind Of Love” (Demo)*
3.    “Seven Wonders” (Early Version)*
4.    “Tango In The Night” (Demo)*
5.    “Mystified” (Alternate Version)*
6.    “Book Of Miracles” (Instrumental)
7.    “Where We Belong” (Demo)*
8.    “Ricky”
9.    “Juliet” (Run-Through)*
10.    “Isn’t It Midnight” (Alternate Mix)*
11.    “Ooh My Love” (Demo)*
12.    “Mystified” (Instrumental Demo)*
13.    “You And I, Part I & II” (Full Version)*

*Previously Unissued

Disc Three: The 12” Mixes
1.    “Big Love” (Extended Remix)
2.    “Big Love” (House On The Hill Dub)
3.    “Big Love” (Piano Dub)
4.    “Big Love” (Remix/Edit)
5.    “Seven Wonders” (Extended Version)
6.    “Seven Wonders” (Dub)
7.    “Little Lies” (Extended Version)
8.    “Little Lies” (Dub)
9.    “Family Man” (Extended Vocal Remix)
10.    “Family Man” (I’m A Jazz Man Dub)
11.    “Family Man” (Extended Guitar Version)
12.    “Family Party” (Bonus Beats)
13.    “Everywhere” (12” Version)
14.    “Everywhere” (Dub)

Disc Four: The Videos (DVD)
1.    “Big Love”
2.    “Seven Wonders”
3.    “Little Lies”
4.    “Family Man”
5.    “Everywhere”
Plus a High-Resolution Stereo Mix of the Original Album

Tango In The Night (Vinyl)
Side One
1.    “Big Love”
2.    “Seven Wonders”
3.    “Everywhere”
4.    “Caroline”
5.    “Tango In The Night”
6.    “Mystified”

Side Two
1.    “Little Lies”
2.    “Family Man”
3.    “Welcome To The Room… Sara”
4.    “Isn’t It Midnight”
5.    “When I See You Again”
6.    “You And I, Part II”

For more information, please visit www.FleetwoodMac.com 

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•    Remaster (1CD)  - https://smarturl.it/TITN1CD

Digital:
•    Deluxe - https://smarturl.it/TITNDD

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BLACK SABBATH: THE ULTIMATE COLLECTION

Career Spanning Re-Mastered  Set Available On CD, Digitally, And On Limited
Edition “Crucifold” 4-LP Heavyweight Vinyl On February 3 From Rhino

LOS ANGELES - Black Sabbath are arguably the most influential heavy metal band of all time. The band helped to create the genre with ground breaking releases such as Paranoid, an album that Rolling Stone magazine said “changed music forever.” Time Magazine called Paranoid “the birthplace of heavy metal.”

In 2017, Black Sabbath remains one of the most prominent acts in music.  Performing for over 45 years, the band was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2006, have received two Grammy® awards , 13 Platinum and 6 Gold albums in the US, and have sold over 75 million records worldwide.

THE ULTIMATE COLLECTION was curated by band members, resulting in a 31-track collection that features the band’s classic songs including “Paranoid,”  “Iron Man,”  “War Pigs,” “N.I.B.” and “The Wizard,” as well as choice cuts from their classic albums. The collection is the definitive accompaniment for all Sabbath fans as well as those with a love of hard rock.

Remastered by renowned engineer Andy Pearce (Motörhead, Deep Purple, Lou Reed, Iggy & The Stooges),  THE ULTIMATE COLLECTION is available on February 2 in multiple formats including  2-CD ($19.98) and digital/HD formats ($19.99), and a limited edition “Crucifold” edition, a heavyweight 4 LP vinyl version ($59.98) produced in the shape of the cross. 

Black Sabbath was formed in Birmingham in 1968 by Ozzy Osbourne (lead vocals), Tony Iommi (guitar), Geezer Butler (bass), and Bill Ward (drums and percussion). Originally formed as a heavy blues-rock band named Earth, the band began incorporating occult and horror-inspired lyrics with tuned-down guitars, changing their name to Black Sabbath and releasing multiple gold and platinum records in the 1970s.

THE ULTIMATE COLLECTION:
Track Listing:

CD Disc One:
1. Paranoid
2. Never Say Die
3. Iron Man
4. Black Sabbath
5. Children Of The Grave
6. Fairies Wear Boots
7. Changes
8. Rat Salad
9. Sweet Leaf
10. War Pigs
11. Sabbath Bloody Sabbath
12. Hole In The Sky
13. Symptom Of The Universe
14. Spiral Architect
15. Rock ‘N’ Roll Doctor
                                             

CD Disc Two:
1. Dirty Women                   
2. Evil Woman, Don’t Play Your Games With Me
3. A Hard Road
4. Lord Of This World
5. Into The Void
6. Behind The Wall Of Sleep
7. Snowblind
8. Tomorrow’s Dream
9. The Wizard
10. N.I.B.
11. Electric Funeral
12. Embryo
13. Killing Yourself To Live
14. Am I Going Insane
15. Wicked World
16. It’s Alright
 

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KRIS KRISTOFFERSON: THE AUSTIN SESSIONS

1997 Recording Featuring Stripped-Down Versions Kristofferson's Best Songs
Has Been Remastered And Expanded With Two Unreleased Outtakes

Available From Rhino On February 10

LOS ANGELES - In the summer of 1997, Kris Kristofferson spent a few days in Texas recording stripped-down versions of his best-known songs. Released by Atlantic Records in 1999, The Austin Sessions pairs the acclaimed outlaw country songwriter with a band of studio aces and guest harmony vocalists for intimate versions of classics like "Me and Bobby McGee," "Why Me?" and "Sunday Morning Coming Down."

Rhino Records celebrates these powerful recordings with an expanded version of the album that features remastered sound and includes two unreleased session outtakes. Fred Mollin, who produced the original album, tells the story behind the sessions in the collection's liner notes, which also feature several unpublished photos from the time. THE AUSTIN SESSIONS: EXPANDED EDITION will be available February 10 on CD ($13.98) and digitally ($9.99). A remastered vinyl version of The Austin Sessions will also be available on the same day ($21.98).

Kristofferson recorded The Austin Sessions at Arlyn Studios in Texas with a group of session veterans from Los Angeles and Nashville who were hand-picked by Mollin, who also plays acoustic guitar on the album. Kristofferson's longtime touring guitarist Stephen Bruton appears on several songs as well.

Mollin recalls: "I knew in my heart that I could pull off a great under-produced production and give Kris the album he always wanted to make: one that felt like it had the uniqueness and rootsy feeling that Dylan accomplished on his early electric albums."

Several guests join Kristofferson on the album, including Jackson Browne ("Me And Bobby McGee"), Steve Earle ("Sunday Morning Coming Down"), Vince Gill ("Help Me Make It Through The Night"), Catie Curtis ("Nobody Wins"), and Mark Knopfler ("Please Don't Tell Me How The Story Ends").

Left off the original album, "Best Of All Possible Worlds" and "Jody And The Kid" make their debut on the expanded version. Mollin says the songs show different sides of Kristofferson' songwriting. "One is lighthearted, dry, sarcastic and one of the greatest examples of Kris' humor and storytelling, while the other is just deeply emotional and shows the true aching heart that can be felt like an arrow, from Kris to the listener."

Continuing down the path of his fabled career, the five-time Grammy® winner gained another nomination for Best Americana Album for his LP The Cedar Creek Sessions in December 2016. At 80 years old, the country music legend will kick off a 2017 tour this January. More information on the tour can be found via www.kriskristofferson.com.
 

THE AUSTIN SESSIONS: EXPANDED EDITION
Track Listing:

1.    "Me And Bobby McGee"
2.    "Sunday Morning Coming Down"
3.    "For The Good Times"
4.    "The Silver Tongued Devil And I"
5.    "Help Me Make It Through The Night"
6.    "Loving Her Was Easier (Than Anything I'll Ever Do Again)"
7.    "To Beat The Devil"
8.    "Who's To Bless And Who's To Blame"
9.    "Why Me?"
10.  "Nobody Wins"
11.  "The Pilgrim: Chapter 33"
12.  "Please Don't Tell Me How The Story Ends"
13.  "Best Of All Possible Worlds" *
14.  "Jody And The Kid" *

* previously unreleased

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PAUL SHAFFER & THE WORLD’S MOST DANGEROUS BAND RETURNS
FOR NEW ALBUM AND TOUR

The Legendary Ensemble’s Album Features Guest Appearances By Dion,
Bill Murray, Darius Rucker, Shaggy, And Valerie Simpson

Jenny Lewis Collaboration “Sorrow,”
A Tranquil, Heartfelt Tribute To David Bowie, Is Available Now

CD And Digital Versions Available On March 17 From Sire Records;
North American Tour Kicks Off April 1

LOS ANGELES – Paul Shaffer formed what soon became dubbed The World’s Most Dangerous Band back in 1982 and, for over three decades, they ruled the late night musical landscape.  After a 24-year gap since their first album, "The World's Most Dangerous Party" produced by Todd Rundgren, the eponymous PAUL SHAFFER & THE WORLD’S MOST DANGEROUS BAND features appearances by an all-star pan-demographic lineup  including guest  vocalists Dion, Jenny Lewis, Bill Murray, Darius Rucker, Shaggy, and Valerie Simpson. Shaffer and bandmates Will Lee and Felicia Collins round out the lead vocal duties.

PAUL SHAFFER & THE WORLD’S MOST DANGEROUS BAND will be available from Sire Records on March 17 on CD for $18.98. The collection will also be released digitally. The group will tour behind the album with a string of shows that begins on April 1 in New York.

Shaffer played keyboards in the “Saturday Night Live” house band during the show’s paradigm-shifting first five seasons (becoming a featured on-camera player as well, e.g. his iconic impression of rock impresario Don Kirshner) before forming what Letterman soon named The World’s Most Dangerous Band in 1982 when he became musical director and sidekick on “Late Night With David Letterman.” After more than a decade on NBC, Shaffer and the band departed for CBS for a new show (“Late Show With David Letterman.” Although the band changed their name to “The CBS Orchestra”, the core lineup remained the same, adding Felicia Collins on guitar as well as a horn section.

All in all, Shaffer and the group spent over three decades living up to the band’s original name as they played to millions of television viewers five nights a week. Now, for the first time in  25 years, Shaffer and the band have re-claimed the moniker of The World’s Most Dangerous Band, recorded their first album together in 24 years, and will be embarking on a North American tour  this spring in support of the release. Joining Shaffer are Felicia Collins (guitar), Anton Fig (drums), Will Lee (bass), and Sid McGinnis (guitar), with Tom Malone, Frank Greene, and Aaron Heick (horns).

"Getting to record with a band which has played together for several decades was magical. We're so comfortable playing together, we finish each other's licks!” says Shaffer. “The wonderful friends, old and new, who guested on vocals were a dream come true for us. They poured their hearts and souls into our music, and we thank them profusely.”

The new album was produced by Richard Gottehrer, whose career writing and producing music began in the early Sixties at the Brill Building, and executive produced by Seymour Stein. Together with Jerry Goldstein and Bob Feldman, Gottehrer wrote several massive hits, including “My Boyfriend’s Back” and “Hang On Sloopy.” The trio also wrote “Sorrow,” a song recorded by a number of artists, including David Bowie for his 1973 covers album, Pin Ups. On this album, singer Jenny Lewis joins the band for a heartfelt, tranquil version of the track, dedicated to Bowie. The song is available to preview now at https://smarturl.it/JLSorrow

Bill Murray has a long history with Shaffer, who played piano for his popular “Saturday Night Live” character Nick the Lounge Singer, and last year served as MC for the actor’s Netflix special “A Very Murray Christmas”, for which he received his fourth EMMY® nomination. On the new album, Murray and Shaffer team up once again on a freewheeling romp through “Happy Street.”

The talented band puts a tropical spin on Vince Guaraldi’s Grammy-winning track “ Cast Your Fate To The Wind” with a little help from rapper Shaggy, and then switches gears to lay down a slinky groove for Darius Rucker’s cover of Timmy Thomas’ hit “Why Can’t We Live Together,” a song that’s been  covered by everyone from Santana to Sade.
 

PAUL SHAFFER AND THE WORLD’S MOST DANGEROUS BAND
CD Track Listing

1. “Cast Your Fate To The Wind” – featuring Shaggy
2. “Why Can’t We Live Together” – featuring Darius Rucker
3. “Sorrow” – featuring Jenny Lewis   
4. “Yeh Yeh” – featuring Paul Shaffer
5. “Win Your Love For Me” – featuring Dion
6. “Happy Street” – featuring Bill Murray
7. “Some Kind Of Wonderful” – featuring Felicia Collins
8. “Rhythm” – featuring Leo Napier
9. “I Don’t Need No Doctor” – featuring Valerie Simpson & Felicia Collins
10. “Enjoy The Ride” – featuring Will Lee
11. “Just Because” – featuring Paul Shaffer
12. “Wigwam”

PAUL SHAFFER AND THE WORLD’S MOST DANGEROUS BAND
Tour Dates
(More To Be Announced Soon)

APRIL
1                         The Clemens Center                           Elmira, NY
2                         The Palace Theater                            Greensburg, PA
8                         The Borgata                                        Atlantic City, NJ
20                       Fallsview Casino Resort                     Niagara Falls, ONT
22                       Theater At Westbury                           Westbury, NY

MAY
4                         Wilbur Theater                                    Boston, MA
6                         Ridgefield Playhouse                          Ridgefield, CT

JUNE
9                         Ryman Theater                                   Nashville, TN
10                       Seminole Casino                                 Immokalle, FL
11                       Cobb Energy PAC                               Atlanta, GA
23                       Fraze Pavillion                                    Kettering, OH
24                       Saban Theatre                                    Beverly Hills, CA
29                       Corson Auditorium                              Interlochen, MI
30                       Arcada Theater                                   St. Charles, IL

JULY
1                         Ames Center                                      Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN

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