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MALACO SIGNS SOUNDS OF BLACKNESS

buzzz worthy. . .


The Malaco Music Group is proud to announce the signing of the Grammy

winning group, Sounds Of Blackness.


The debut single "Fly Again" from their self-titled CD, "The Sounds Of

Blackness" will be Impacting Airplay August 1 and 2.

"Fly Again" features the phenomenal vocals of Jamecia Bennett, daughter of

Ann Nesby, mother of Paris Bennett, American Idol Season 5, Top 5

Contestant.

The release of the full length CD "The Sounds Of Blackness" consequently

coincides with the 20th anniversary celebration of the of their classic CD

"Optimistic" and 40th Anniversary of the group's inception.

Gary Hines, Music Director / Producer Sounds of Blackness states, "Sounds of

Blackness and I are extraordinarily overjoyed to have the honor of signing

with Malaco! Sounds of Blackness and Malaco have a lot in common - bringing

Black Music to all people, celebrating four decades of existence, and

remaining true to our roots! Sounds of Blackness dedicates "FLY AGAIN" the

1st Single from our forthcoming new CD, to Malaco and to all of the people

of the cities across America and around the world, who have recently

suffered unfathomable devastation. Together we will all soon be able to "FLY

AGAIN!"

Tommy Couch Jr, Vice President, Malaco, Inc, states, "We are so exited to

work with a group of this magnitude. The Sounds Of Blackness are still about

the music and the message while maintaining their unique creativity."



Lionel Ridenour, Executive Director - Urban Division states, "Fly Again" is

a great record. Radio stations across the country should just play it!"



"Much like Bebe & Cece Winans, The Sounds Of Blackness was extremely

instrumental in crossing Gospel / Inspirational music over into the

mainstream in the 90's and It is great to see them return stronger than

ever." states, D.A. Johnson, Executive Director - Gospel Division.

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