Remy Ma Releases New Album on the Anniversary of the Late Rapper & Mentor Big Pun's Death

NEW YORK, NY (Universal Records) - The award-winning hip-hop maven, Remy Ma releases her controversial debut album, There's Something About Remy: Based On A True Story today. The critically-acclaimed disc hit stores on the six-year anniversary of the death of her mentor, Big Pun. The first single, "Conceited," the 'ladies anthem of 2006' was produced by Scott Storch, the man responsible for her group Terror Squad's 2004 Grammy-nominated No 1 hit single, "Lean Back." Her own feisty "Conceited" single continues to steadily grow at key radio and video outlets.

Backed by super producers Scott Storch, Swizz Beats Miami's Cool and Dre and labelmate David Banner, Remy Ma's talent and solo efforts have earned early praise and raves from a wide array of critics: Playboy calls Remy, "one of hip hop's most talented MC's;" XXL describes There's Something About Remy ... as "lyrically daring;" Spin calls it as "creative;" and Vibe names Remy as a "fresh, intriguing new voice." The 18-track CD features guest appearances by Terror Squad mate Fat Joe on "Tight," Keyshia Cole sings on the soulful. "What's Going On;" the new R&B sensation, Ne-Yo guests on the radio-friendly "Feels So Good" and "Thug Luv" is a very special duet between Remy and the late Big Pun.

"Pun was always a guy that thought ahead of time," Remy states in this month's issue of XXL. "He was actually plannin' my album the day he met me ..." Although her skills are the focus of There's Something About Remy ... the album is also a testament to Pun's belief in his protege, Remy Ma. On February 6th, Remy attended an in-store autograph signing and meet and greet with fans in her hometown, The Bronx, to celebrate the release of the new album.

Remy broke onto the hip-hop scene in 2000 when she was known as the hardcore femme fatale featured on M.O.P.'s "Ante Up-Remix." She went on to forge legendary MC battles on several underground mixtapes, culminating with her joining forces with the Terror Squad and their subsequent 2004 summer smash "Lean Back." That same year, she became the only female rapper nominated for a Grammy Award for "Best Rap Performance By A Duo Or Group" and was the winner of two Source Awards for "Best Female Rap Collabo" and "Best Rap Group Of The Year" along w/ Terror Squad. The success continued in 2005, when she won the BET "Best Female Hip Hop" award. Now with her soon to be released solo debut Remy possesses both street credibility and undeniable mainstream appeal.