NEW YORK, NY. (Top40 Charts/ Motown Records) - Platinum, Grammy Award Winning Rapper, Chamillionaire, officially announced today he will be giving away 600 Commemorative Plaques (worth $300 each) for fans that support and purchase his highly anticipated sophomore album, 'Ultimate Victory' when it is released
September 18th through Chamillitary /Universal Motown (subject to official rules).
By mailing in their official retail store receipts, 100 lucky fans will be randomly selected and shipped special album plaques after its initial release, 200 will receive gold plaques once the album is certified gold (over 500,000 units sold) and 300 will receive platinum plaques once it is certified platinum (over 1 million units sold). Each plaque will be autographed by the hip-hop star himself. The winning fans will also be asked to submit photos of themselves along with their plaques to be posted on the artist's official website, www.chamillionaire.com.
'Last year, I purchased over 300 platinum plaques to thank the executives, featured artists, producers, DJ's and others who helped drive the success of 'Sound of Revenge,' says Chamillionaire. "I know that the fans are also very responsible for an artist's success and feel like they deserve to be recognized. This time I wanted to do something to show them how much I appreciate their support.'
'Ultimate Victory,' which features guest appearances by Lil' Wayne, Krazyie Bone, Pimp C, Famous and Devin The Dude to name a few, in addition to production by JR Rotem, Happy Perez, The Runners, Play N Skillz, The Beat Bullies and others will be released on September 18th. The official track listing is as follows:
1. The Morning News, produced by Kane Beatz
2. Hip Hop Police featuring Slick Rick, produced by JR Rotem
3. Standing Ovation, produced by Kane Beatz
4. Won't Let You Down, produced by Kane Beatz
5. Industry Groupie featuring KC, produced by JR Rotem
6. Pimp Mode featuring Bun B, produced by Happy Perez
7. Rock Star featuring Lil Wayne, produced by The Beat Bullies
8. (Skit)
9. The Bill Collecta featuring Krayzie Bone, produced by Play N Skillz
10. The Ultimate Vacation, produced by The Beat Bullies
11. Come Back to the Streets, produced by The Runners
12. I Think I Love You, produced by The Beat Bullies
13. The Evening News, produced by Kane Beatz
14. Welcome to the South featuring Pimp C, produced by Kane Beatz
15. You Must Be Crazy featuring Famous, produced by Dave M.G.
16. Stuck in the Ghetto (Skit) featuring Tony Henry
17. We Breakin Up, produced by Chops
18. Rocky Road featuring Devin the Dude, produced by Happy Perez
19. The Ultimate Victory, produced by Happy Perez
BONUS
1. Somebody Gonna Get Hurt, produced by Rick Rock
2. Keep it on the Hush featuring Lloyd, produced by Matty P
For more information on the plaque giveaway and Chamillionaire, visit www.chamillionaire.com or www.myspace.com/chamillionaire
About Chamillionaire
Hailed around the world for his major label platinum-plus debut smash album, 'The Sound of Revenge,' the disc became one of the most influential hip-hop records in 2006, with the versatile Chamillionaire emerging as a mainstream multi-platform entrepreneur. The single and video for 'Ridin' featuring Krayzie Bone' became the most requested hip-hop anthem, soaring to the top of the urban, hip-hop and mainstream radio charts, almost single-handedly transforming the digital landscape. Chamillionaire was crowned the biggest selling Ringtone artist ever, with over 4 million ringtone sales, and was certified by the RIAA as the first multi-platinum Mastertone artist in history. His Myspace site has exceeded 9 million profile views, earning him over 4 million in digital sales, outselling established stars such as T.I. In keeping with the outpouring of recognition, the charismatic performer beat out proven superstars 50 Cent, Busta Rhymes and others for 'Best Rap Video of the Year' honors for the groundbreaking 'Ridin'' video, featuring Krayzie Bone, at the 2006 MTV Video Music Awards. In addition, the Houston rapper won 'Rookie of the Year' and the prestigious 'Alltell Wireless People's Champ Award' (viewer's choice) at the first ever BET Hip Hop Awards, as well as a nod at the American Music Awards for Favorite New Breakthrough Artist. In February 2007, Chamillionaire received his first Grammy Award win in the Best R&B Performance By Duo Or Group category for 'Ridin'.'
