lol whatever happened to the group called "the A's"??
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guess A.E. dropped a free download in June.. just got this from their fansite
guess A.E. dropped a free download in June.. just got this from their fansite
TVT was bought by The Orchard this year...
NEW YORK, Jun 20, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- The Orchard (NASDAQ: ORCD), a global leader in digital music and entertainment, and TVT Records, one of America's premier independent labels, today announced that The Orchard was selected as the winning bidder in a bankruptcy auction held yesterday in New York City to purchase TVT Records. Under the terms of its bid, The Orchard would assume control of TVT's catalogue of recorded masters, artist contracts and physical record distribution infrastructure, among other assets, but excluding its holdings in its music publishing subsidiary.
The acquisition is expected to close on or before July 3rd, 2008, although there can be no assurances that the transaction will close as it is subject to court approval, customary closing conditions and finalization of the purchase agreement between the parties.
Commenting on the purchase, The Orchard's President and Chief Executive Officer Greg Scholl said, "TVT has been a pioneering independent label that has operated since its inception proudly outside of the traditional music industry, and that pioneering spirit is a great fit with The Orchard's mission and mandate. Along with a great catalogue of chart-topping music, TVT has a formidable artist roster, with major hip-hop talents and a phenomenal pipeline of developing artists. We look forward to working with these artists, and where it makes sense, in conjunction with other Orchard clients and partners, to support their artistic vision and maximize their commercial potential."
TVT Records President Steve Gottlieb said, "After 23 years and 25 plus Gold and Platinum releases, I am delighted to see TVT's catalogue and roster move to a company so deeply engaged in developing the digital future of the music business. My energies will now focus on the continued growth of TVT Music as a premier music publisher, as well as following on with my consulting and co-investing with VC's in early stage internet ventures."
About The Orchard(R)
The Orchard (NASDAQ: ORCD) controls and globally distributes more than 1.1 million songs and over 3,000 hours of video programming through hundreds of digital stores (e.g. iTunes, eMusic, Google, Netflix) and mobile carriers (e.g. Verizon, Vodafone, Bell Canada, Moderate, 3). With operations in 28 countries, The Orchard drives sales for its label, retailer, brand, and agency clients through innovative marketing and promotional campaigns; brand entertainment programs; and film, advertising, gaming and television licensing. A pioneer in digital music and media services, The Orchard fosters creativity and independence. For more information, please visit us at www.theorchard.com.
The acquisition is expected to close on or before July 3rd, 2008, although there can be no assurances that the transaction will close as it is subject to court approval, customary closing conditions and finalization of the purchase agreement between the parties.
Commenting on the purchase, The Orchard's President and Chief Executive Officer Greg Scholl said, "TVT has been a pioneering independent label that has operated since its inception proudly outside of the traditional music industry, and that pioneering spirit is a great fit with The Orchard's mission and mandate. Along with a great catalogue of chart-topping music, TVT has a formidable artist roster, with major hip-hop talents and a phenomenal pipeline of developing artists. We look forward to working with these artists, and where it makes sense, in conjunction with other Orchard clients and partners, to support their artistic vision and maximize their commercial potential."
TVT Records President Steve Gottlieb said, "After 23 years and 25 plus Gold and Platinum releases, I am delighted to see TVT's catalogue and roster move to a company so deeply engaged in developing the digital future of the music business. My energies will now focus on the continued growth of TVT Music as a premier music publisher, as well as following on with my consulting and co-investing with VC's in early stage internet ventures."
About The Orchard(R)
The Orchard (NASDAQ: ORCD) controls and globally distributes more than 1.1 million songs and over 3,000 hours of video programming through hundreds of digital stores (e.g. iTunes, eMusic, Google, Netflix) and mobile carriers (e.g. Verizon, Vodafone, Bell Canada, Moderate, 3). With operations in 28 countries, The Orchard drives sales for its label, retailer, brand, and agency clients through innovative marketing and promotional campaigns; brand entertainment programs; and film, advertising, gaming and television licensing. A pioneer in digital music and media services, The Orchard fosters creativity and independence. For more information, please visit us at www.theorchard.com.
They working on some new shit so they can come out, hopefully they don't get dropped. But one thing I noticed is that cats from the bay that aren't living legends, that sign to a major, they get slept on. And nothing comes from them on a major after that, its a cold game thats why alot of people stay on an indie sometimes because the deal isn't right.
these are the dudes who are the self procclaimed idiots and were getting praised for it right? the high school dropouts was the name of the CD and they had some song that was talking about how stupid they really were (and not the go stupid hyphy meaning) It was something like I cant pass a math class or some shit....dont fully remember cuz it was utterly retarded.
