New Raheem DeVaughn track & interview

Raheem DeVaughn's new record "Love Behind The Melody" drops 1/15/08 and things are heating up! click image above for more information

New Music Jive/Zomba Holiday season

Jive/Zomba has a lot of music as we roll into the thick of the holiday season. New singles from Chris Brown, Britney Spears, R.Kelly and T-Pain! Below are audio streams for all four tracks.

In addition, you'll find video embed code for the new Chris Brown video "With You."

Chris Brown Exclusive In Stores Now! www.chrisbrownworld.com
Britney Spears Blackout In Stores Now! www.britney.com
R.Kelly Double Up In Stores Now! www.r-kelly.com
T-Pain Epiphany In Stores Now! www.t-pain.net

Chris Brown "With You"(WM, Streaming, 96k, Audio)
http://release.theplatform.com/content.select?pid=nqIOMnxThpJ_IE_WVxHpZwBMqiz0y417&UserName=Unknown
(WM, Streaming, 64k, Audio)
http://release.theplatform.com/content.select?pid=rZjsluYrzVmWQOMkK60hmxeCLhyeVXux&UserName=Unknown

(Real, Streaming, 95k, Audio)
http://release.theplatform.com/content.smil?pid=rkF7WtMAL36ngZAv9AyWiWqTlrAZjpgw&UserName=Unknown

(Real, Streaming, 64k, Video)
http://release.theplatform.com/content.smil?pid=ZInqJg81TIw86aOur9U8DlmCGlmuAZn_&UserName=Unknown

Video URL: http://musicbox.sonybmg.com/video-player/chris-brown/with-you
Video Embed Code


Britney Spears "Piece of Me"
WM, Streaming, 96k, Audio
http://release.theplatform.com/content.select?pid=u4cxsaj1ad_cGr9y33ClNRl5J20A4vQg&UserName=Unknown

(WM, Streaming, 64k, Audio)

http://release.theplatform.com/content.select?pid=HyGDdzzT13Em784a7UcnS5xyznpk-0Mx&UserName=Unknown

(Real, Streaming, 64k, Audio)
http://release.theplatform.com/content.smil?pid=v2SKBXlDxBsuA_9IxJ23ndhPX7-4hmBk&UserName=Unknown

R.Kelly "Real Talk"
(WM, Streaming, 64k, Audio)
http://release.theplatform.com/content.select?pid=TYXeG-gArLegom5IICSLQCPSnAunKBYb&UserName=Unknown
(WM, Streaming, 96k, Audio)
http://release.theplatform.com/content.select?pid=w9SC4ibyf8jDtwuutdlCv9dTENii-oEv&UserName=Unknown

(Real, Streaming, 95k, Video)
http://release.theplatform.com/content.smil?pid=btQbtOR9amBx1J5BcNRmYlC3CSMqL6Hk&UserName=Unknown

(Real, Streaming, 64k, Video)
http://release.theplatform.com/content.smil?pid=Nvs_rB5TT4OzU2w9ccwvGmDDyWCHc0WJ&UserName=Unknown

T-Pain "Tipsy"
(WM, Streaming, 96k, Audio)
http://release.theplatform.com/content.select?pid=lKkEor-geG75dozKByd4A0GmSMkqxGuG&UserName=Unknown

(Real, Streaming, 95k, Video)
http://release.theplatform.com/content.smil?pid=iYMeu2VVUqifW0cbsqwkA_jDH7tQgtnh&UserName=Unknown

(WM, Streaming, 64k, Audio)
http://release.theplatform.com/content.select?pid=9UDu8QGWfOlgJ5uGVSRsMXSkluuT1SdM&UserName=Unknown

(Real, Streaming, 64k, Video)
http://release.theplatform.com/content.smil?pid=T5inHU3ZZBz1b1Xr5cQzz_X7sk6O5DZ0&UserName=Unknown

Jive Records announces the passing of Chad "Pimp C" Butler

Jive Records statement:

It is with great sadness that Jive Records announces the passing of Chad "Pimp C" Butler, a member of the celebrated rap duo UGK (Underground Kingz). Jive Records' President and CEO Barry Weiss states: "We mourn the unexpected loss of Chad. He was truly a thoughtful and kind-hearted person. He will be remembered for his talent and profound influence as a pioneer in bringing southern rap to the forefront. He will be missed and our prayers remain with his family and Bun B. I've known Chad since he was 18, and we loved him dearly and he was a cherished member of the Jive family."

Born in Port Arthur, Texas, Butler's father was a trumpet player who played professionally with Solomon Burke. Outside of his father, the 33-year old rapper's influences varied, ranging from Bobby Bland, Jimmy McGriff, the 1960's Motown artists to Run DMC. Butler met his inseparable partner Bernard "Bun B" Freeman in high school where they formed UGK. In 1992, the duo signed to Jive Records and went on release a total of eight albums for the label. They earned their highest achievement earlier this year when their most recent album, UGK (Underground Kingz), debuted in the number one position on the album pop chart. According to the New York Times, UGK "helped inspire a generation of Southern hip-hop stars, from OutKast to Lil Wayne."

Bun B is not available for comment at this time.