I posted this in the other thread but I think it deserves its own attention...
2Pac's Mother, Afeni Shakur, Partners with Evergreen Copyrights to Promote Songs and Preserve Legacy of Iconic Rapper Tupac Shakur
NEW YORK, May 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Afeni Shakur, mother of Tupac Shakur
(2Pac), the most successful rap artist in music history, and David
Schulhof, co-CEO of EverGreen Copyrights (EverGreen), a leading independent
global music publishing and marketing company, today announced a
partnership to develop new opportunities for the late iconic rapper's
songs, including future releases of Tupac albums that have never been
heard.
"I believe that after 10 years I have done as much as I can on my own
to further the creative aspect of Tupac's music. I'm looking forward to
working with EverGreen's publishing and creative marketing teams to reach a
more global market and to expand the opportunities for my son's music,"
said Afeni Shakur.
"Tupac was one of the most prolific songwriters that ever lived. He had
a tremendous impact both as a songwriter and social activist, and left
behind a body of work that will forever attract generations of fans. We are
honored to be working with Afeni Shakur and helping to realize the full
potential of this catalog," said Schulhof, whose company also publishes and
promotes songs written or recorded by MC Hammer ("You Can't Touch This"),
Teddy Riley ("My Prerogative"), Michael Jackson ("Remember The Time"), Joe
Cocker ("You Are So Beautiful"), Todd Rundgren ("Hello It's Me"), Nick
Drake ("Pink Moon"), Bill Monroe ("Blue Moon of Kentucky"), and Eric
Clapton ("Cocaine").
As the first rapper to ever have a No.1 on the Billboard Top 200 Albums
Chart and the highest selling rap/hip-hop artist of all time, Tupac has
sold more than 67 million copies worldwide, with 38 million units sold in
the U.S. alone. Record sales of Tupac's posthumous albums have exceeded 20
million units. Tupac has garnered 11 platinum albums and 1 gold album.
Eight posthumous albums containing previously unreleased material have all
been certified platinum with sales of more than a million copies each.
Rolling Stone ranked Tupac Shakur at No. 6 on their list of 100 Immortal
Artists of All Time. VH1 named Tupac as No. 3 in their 50 Greatest Hip Hop
Artists series.
Some of the projects that are currently in development to immortalize
the legendary rapper are a forthcoming remix album made up of recordings
from two of his biggest selling albums, All Eyez On Me and Makaveli, a
script written by Tupac while serving time in prison called "Live 2 Tell",
a feature film biopic, a Tupac based Broadway musical with the Mosaic Media
Group, a video game which will also coincide with a "Best of 2Pac" CD, and
several forthcoming posthumous albums, some of which shall contain music
created by Tupac in its original form in addition to previously unreleased
music. Additionally, in 2008 Becker & Mayer is publishing the book Tupac
Remembered, an intimate portrayal featuring interviews of political
leaders, actors, rap artists and others who had a personal connection to
him.
In 1997 Ms. Shakur founded the Tupac Amaru Shakur Foundation that
provides training and support for students who aspire to enhance their
creative talents. The Foundation supports the Tupac Amaru Shakur Center for
the Arts, which provides programs in drama, dance, music and creative
writing as well as community outreach programs focusing on such issues as
education and conflict resolution. The organization also runs a Performing
Arts Day Camp for youth ages twelve to eighteen.
http://www.TASF.com OR http://www.2Paclegacy.com
SOURCE EverGreen Copyrights
.... TODAY IS A GREAT DAY!!!!!
Basically...
1. 2Pac isnt sold, but partnered with EverGreen
2. They did not "run out" of music like westwood said
3. The Nu Mixx 2 may be what they are talking about, when remixing tracks from AEOM and DK7. I would change the title though... (not a koch/death row deal afterall?)
4. They are releasing several albums with UNHEARDS and music in its ORIGINAL FORM.
The official annoucement will be sometime today.
This is the best Pac news Ive heard in years.
And Once again, sorry for making a new thread but it really needed it.
2Pac's Mother, Afeni Shakur, Partners with Evergreen Copyrights to Promote Songs and Preserve Legacy of Iconic Rapper Tupac Shakur
NEW YORK, May 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Afeni Shakur, mother of Tupac Shakur
(2Pac), the most successful rap artist in music history, and David
Schulhof, co-CEO of EverGreen Copyrights (EverGreen), a leading independent
global music publishing and marketing company, today announced a
partnership to develop new opportunities for the late iconic rapper's
songs, including future releases of Tupac albums that have never been
heard.
"I believe that after 10 years I have done as much as I can on my own
to further the creative aspect of Tupac's music. I'm looking forward to
working with EverGreen's publishing and creative marketing teams to reach a
more global market and to expand the opportunities for my son's music,"
said Afeni Shakur.
"Tupac was one of the most prolific songwriters that ever lived. He had
a tremendous impact both as a songwriter and social activist, and left
behind a body of work that will forever attract generations of fans. We are
honored to be working with Afeni Shakur and helping to realize the full
potential of this catalog," said Schulhof, whose company also publishes and
promotes songs written or recorded by MC Hammer ("You Can't Touch This"),
Teddy Riley ("My Prerogative"), Michael Jackson ("Remember The Time"), Joe
Cocker ("You Are So Beautiful"), Todd Rundgren ("Hello It's Me"), Nick
Drake ("Pink Moon"), Bill Monroe ("Blue Moon of Kentucky"), and Eric
Clapton ("Cocaine").
As the first rapper to ever have a No.1 on the Billboard Top 200 Albums
Chart and the highest selling rap/hip-hop artist of all time, Tupac has
sold more than 67 million copies worldwide, with 38 million units sold in
the U.S. alone. Record sales of Tupac's posthumous albums have exceeded 20
million units. Tupac has garnered 11 platinum albums and 1 gold album.
Eight posthumous albums containing previously unreleased material have all
been certified platinum with sales of more than a million copies each.
Rolling Stone ranked Tupac Shakur at No. 6 on their list of 100 Immortal
Artists of All Time. VH1 named Tupac as No. 3 in their 50 Greatest Hip Hop
Artists series.
Some of the projects that are currently in development to immortalize
the legendary rapper are a forthcoming remix album made up of recordings
from two of his biggest selling albums, All Eyez On Me and Makaveli, a
script written by Tupac while serving time in prison called "Live 2 Tell",
a feature film biopic, a Tupac based Broadway musical with the Mosaic Media
Group, a video game which will also coincide with a "Best of 2Pac" CD, and
several forthcoming posthumous albums, some of which shall contain music
created by Tupac in its original form in addition to previously unreleased
music. Additionally, in 2008 Becker & Mayer is publishing the book Tupac
Remembered, an intimate portrayal featuring interviews of political
leaders, actors, rap artists and others who had a personal connection to
him.
In 1997 Ms. Shakur founded the Tupac Amaru Shakur Foundation that
provides training and support for students who aspire to enhance their
creative talents. The Foundation supports the Tupac Amaru Shakur Center for
the Arts, which provides programs in drama, dance, music and creative
writing as well as community outreach programs focusing on such issues as
education and conflict resolution. The organization also runs a Performing
Arts Day Camp for youth ages twelve to eighteen.
http://www.TASF.com OR http://www.2Paclegacy.com
SOURCE EverGreen Copyrights
.... TODAY IS A GREAT DAY!!!!!
Basically...
1. 2Pac isnt sold, but partnered with EverGreen
2. They did not "run out" of music like westwood said
3. The Nu Mixx 2 may be what they are talking about, when remixing tracks from AEOM and DK7. I would change the title though... (not a koch/death row deal afterall?)
4. They are releasing several albums with UNHEARDS and music in its ORIGINAL FORM.
The official annoucement will be sometime today.
This is the best Pac news Ive heard in years.
And Once again, sorry for making a new thread but it really needed it.
