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LIL JON SIGNS WITH UNIVERSAL REPUBLIC: Deal calls for producer to run own imprint, produce, consult on A&R decisions and more.
*Crunk king Lil' Jon has signed a multi-faceted deal with Universal Republic Records that calls for him to serve as an artist, as well as run his own label imprint and production company.
His title also involves being an A&R consultant and overseeing the company's digital presence. The Grammy winner's first project under the new partnership will be the release of his upcoming album early next year.
"I'm excited to find a new home in Universal Republic, they've got a great team over there," Lil Jon said in a statement. "A lot of big things comin' from me, get ready! I been workin' hard on my new material and it's time everybody hears it!"
Monte Lipman, President and CEO of Universal Republic Records, announced Wednesday that the entertainer's first album under the deal is in the first half of 2009.
“Lil Jon is a larger than life figure who casts a giant shadow over every facet of the entertainment business,” stated Lipman. “His name is synonymous with brand-building and we want him plugged into multiple Universal Republic platforms for maximum results. I view him as our Urban Music Czar! Now, if he’d only send me a couple of cases of that wine.”
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