James Brown's Widow, Tomi Rae Brown, Signs Multi-faceted Record, Literary and Video Deal With The Machine Productions

LOS ANGELES, CA. (Top40 Charts/ Machine Productions) - The widow of the late James Brown acknowledged Monday night on "Larry King Live" that she has just signed a multi-entertainment deal with The Machine Productions of Irvine, California.

Brown told King she is working on a tribute CD to her late husband, featuring original material she and the late soul singer wrote together. The CD tentatively entitled "Mrs. Brown: This is for you" will feature duets with Tomi Rae and James Brown, together with contributions from various successful rap artists.

Among the deal points announced by The Machine's CEO Michael Reynolds is a partnership between Mrs. Brown and the company for music on the company's "Groove Records" label, and literary, video and online projects. Reynolds said, "Tomi Rae is a very talented person and we are proud to have her join The Machine family."

Mrs. Brown said, "I'm very excited to be a part of The Machine's multi- faceted entertainment offerings. We have already begun to plan television projects as well as music projects. With The Machine's wide ranging distribution partners, James's fans will have an opportunity in the future to hear and see him in new and original material."

Michael Nason, President of The Machine Productions said, "We are enthusiastic about the amazing amount of content that Tomi Rae has created with James Brown, as well as her own, very impressive solo material." He added, "There are endless opportunities here and we look forward to bringing them to market."