(New York, NY, March 24, 2008) Universal Republic rock icons 3 Doors Down are putting up massive radio numbers with their first single, “Its Not My Time,” from their soon-to-be released self-titled album, due in-stores on May 27. Their much anticipated fourth studio album has spawned rock’s biggest radio hit of the year so far, with the debut single becoming the fastest moving song at Active Rock radio in the past five years. The #1 most added song at Alternative radio the past 3 weeks in a row, “It’s Not My Time” was also the biggest Gainer at the coveted rock radio format, leaping from #20 to #16 as it closes in on the prestigious 50,000 mark in digital sales in less than a month of release.
“The early radio success of “It’s Not My Time” is an incredible indication of more great things to come from this band and this album,” stated Monte Lipman, President & CEO of Universal Republic Records. “3 Doors Down have become a signature presence in rock through hard work and passionate songwriting that speaks directly to their audience. They have delivered a career-defining album that we cannot wait to get into the hands of fans.”
The new CD has already got internet fans buzzing, with talk of other choice tracks such as the adrenalin-fueled “Train,” and the rousing “It’s The Only One You’ve Got”, pointing to more milestones from the Mississipi fivesome, from a new album steeped in rock anthems and power-driven radio hits. The follow-up to their #1 debut album, 2005’s Seventeen Days, lead singer Brad Arnold cites this effort as perhaps the most communal band effort. “3 Doors Down has always been about every band member giving everything we’ve got,” says the singer/songwriter. “On this album we really wanted to make every song count. We owe it to our fans who have been there to support us from day one.”
The group’s followers have embraced “It’s Not My Time” in record numbers, making it one of the bigger request records of the new year. The single’s jump from #10 to #4 on the Active rock chart marks one of the fastest launches into the Top Ten of any 3 Doors Down song in their history.
With nearly 13 million albums sold worldwide, the fiery group has rewritten the rock script on maintaining commercial success and securing rabid fan appeal without bowing to trends or compromising their grassroots approach. Braced by front-man Brad Arnold’s enduring vocal power, 3 Doors Down has put together an amazing streak of powerful albums and chart-topping singles, including their 6 million selling 2000 breakthrough effort, The Better Life, and epic mega-hit signature songs such as the #1 “Kryptonite,” and “When I’m Gone,” from 2003’s 4 million selling epic Away >From The Sun.
The group also broke with convention when writing the songs for the new album, holing up in a Nashville cabin together until the songs were completed, and then hightailing it down to Orlando, FL, to record the new CD with producer Johnny K. (he also helmed Seventeen Days).
The group kicked off a Spring tour in Panama City Beach, FL. on March 20th, and continue on with promotional stops that include kicking off the Indy Race Car season on March 29th at the Homestead Miami Speedway, and a highly touted upcoming show in association with the NCAA CokeFest on April 6 in San Antonio, CA. 3 Doors Down will film a Coke commercial during their show on the 6th which will air before the NCAA Championship Game on April 7. The band are also lined up to appear at the Gridiron Bash in Tempe, AZ on April 18th. On May 17th Dale Jr. will drive his third 3 Doors Down car in NASCAR’s All Star Race at Lowe’s Motor Speedway in Charlotte, N.C.
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WatchMojo NewsletterAs one of the best MCs in the world during the past decade, very few MCs have matched his longevity, especially within the last five years. There are only a handful of rap artists who can claim the commercial success and street credibility of the Terror Squad Don. Throughout his career, Joe has obviously been cut from the cloth of supreme mic holders. He’s held his own on songs with modern day legends such as Big Pun and Big L, the Wu-Tang Clan, Nas, Grand Puba and one of the greatest collection of Masters of Ceremonies to ever assemble, D.I.T.C. Fat Joe has sold over two million albums, discovered some of the best artist in the rap game (Big Pun, Remy Ma, etc.), been nominated for two Grammy awards, and has achieved commercial and critical success. Transitioning from his longstanding recording home Atlantic Records to his independent partnership with Imperial Records where his last LP, Me, Myself and I was released in 2006, Joe is extremely excited about his new role as an independent artist.
Still, the Bronx native feels he always gets slept on and addresses his feelings with his eighth album titled The Elephant in the Room, due in March.
Despite the title and Joe’s stance of getting his proper acknowledgement, The Elephant in the Room is far from a brooding LP. In fact, it’s more a celebration of Joey Crack’s abilities in the vocal booth as well as his unwavering love of hip-hop. His new LP delivers over-the-top smash hits we’re accustomed to like his current single with J. Holiday, “I Won’t Tell”, along with his brazen street corner serenades of warfare, vice and thug confrontations.
“Truthfully, I did this album in like a month and a half,” Joe revealed. “Serious talk, my album, every record has got a different flow, but I’m willing to say every flow on each verse is not like the last.” In total he banged out 28 tracks averaging almost a song a day. “When I first started making music early in my career, it was wack,” he laughs. “But from J.O.S.E. on, I stepped my game up. From ‘Lean Back’ on, I really stepped my game up. I’m a pro at this. I’ve been hot for 14 years. Hit records after hit records. It’s almost like I’m scared of not being hot. I love making hot music, I love people saying they love my sh%!.”
Joe’s new album was produced by an assembly of hit makers he helped usher into stardom, DJ Khaled, Cool and Dre, Street Runner and Scott Storch. Elephant in the Room starts off with a ferocious wakeup call, titled “The Fugitive.” “Headed for paradise, Carlos Brigante, jazz in the background, Harry Belafonte,’ he raps over the Street Runners ensnaring track. “See Gail in the clouds. / Look honey I’m comin’. / Different strokes, different folks, you guessed it Phillip Drumming.” Joe comments on his stunning intro, “I’m going crazy on there,” he said. “I like for people to get the album, open the plastic off the CD. I want them to be in the car with four dudes, take that CD out, hear that beat come in and pretty much wild out.”
His frequent collaborator and New Orleans running mate, Lil Wayne guest stars on the gloriously, gritty, “Crackhouse.” The next featured, young, artist is, Plies who guest stars on the rhythmically prosperous “Ain’t Saying Nothin,’” a call and response igniter produced by Cool and Dre which is going to have people dancing so hard the clubs might get condemned for a week. “Coca Baby” is a Danjahandz tooled Fat Joe theme song that’s going to wreak more havoc than the monster in “Cloverfield.”
The DJ Premier produced “That White” comes with a special endorsement. Joe makes a serious promise for true hip hop fans, “That’s Primo’s hardest beat since “Kick in the Door.” DJ Khaled helmed the beat for “Get it For Life” featuring new singer Pooh Bear. Extended T.S. family member Scott Storch gives his winning touch to “Preacher on a Sunday Morning.” Finally, bringing up the rear, “My Conscience” featuring KRS-1, produced by the Alchemist brings the killer blow! Some fans are already saying this is Fat Joe’s best album to date.
As he reaches his musical zenith, Joe still finds time to give back to the community, constantly donating to various organizations and schools in his Bronx neighborhood. He was recently honored for his mentorship of children of incarcerated parents and work with the program “In Arms Reach.” Fat Joe’s final prophetic quote, “2008 going into 2009, when we say ‘Happy New Year’, we’re gonna really celebrate. I’m going for all the marbles. Its gonna be my biggest year.” Indeed, the Elephant in the Room will take Fat Joe to the next level and make the world stand up and recognize the era of “Crillz Mania” has finally arrived.
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Jack White and his buddies are back with a new Raconteurs album and if its every bit as rocking as this first single we are in for a good one. This video uses the old “still shot” as a moving picture technique to great effect as the band seem to be rocking out in jagged, herky jerky motions, just as any good band should:
