Hip Hop Legend Kay Gee Of The Cold Crush Brothers Signs Imprint Deal With Jake Records

Seattle, WA. (Top40 Charts/ Jake Records) - Jake Records, a leading independent record label, announced today the signing of an imprint deal with Kay Gee of the legendary Hip Hop group The Cold Crush Brothers. Under the terms of the long-term agreement, Jake Records will distribute and market releases produced and/or signed by Kay Gee's Killer Groove, Inc. production house. The releases will be co-branded as Jake Records / Killer Groove projects, and will be distributed through the growing network of distribution resources available to Jake Records.

"Jake Records is on the move in the business, and they work in a way that is completely unique to the industry. I love the style, attitude, and approach that Jake Records puts into their work. The partnership with Scott Thomas and his team is exciting, to say the least," said Kay Gee. "Above all other things, they appreciate great music, which is a passion I share," he added.

The first release under the partnership is the scheduled early 2009 album release by Reggae and Dance Hall artist DAINJAMENTAL. A veteran New York producer and artist DAINJAMENTAL has produced or recorded with KRS-One, Killah Priest, Cassidy, Onyx, The UMC's, Nazzarine, and the Wu Tang Clan among dozens of others. DAINJAMENTAL kicks off an Australian tour beginning November 16, 2008.

Additionally, the two companies are co-developing a new music series to be called "Hip Hop Live" which will feature digitally mastered live recordings of Hip Hop performances to be released on CD and via digital networks globally. The series will include live performances of legendary Hip Hop groups, including The Cold Crush Brothers, with commentary by Kay Gee and other notable performers. The first release in the series is planned for spring 2009.

"The partnership with Kay Gee is beyond exciting for the entire Jake Records team. To be working so intimately with one of the founders of Hip Hop music, literally one of the first-ever groups from this genre is an incredible honor. Kay Gee is an extremely talented performer, songwriter, and producer. He's one of those guys who's creative brain never stops going and the ideas he and I have had together already are groundbreaking to say the least," said Jake Records Founder and CEO Scott Thomas. "I can't wait to show the world what we're cooking up," he continued.