15 year old Chris Miles, a white rapper, signed a million dollar deal with Warner/ Chappell. His big break occurred when his rap audition for “America’s Got Talent” went viral. According to sources, Miles will get an $182,500 advance for the first album. If the album sells, the next 4 combined could land Chris more than $1.5 million. Check out his video 32 Bar Acapella video here.
Biggest Selling iTunes Artists within last 24 hours
Kings of A&R favorite Bad Suns who we featured as a Top 8 Emerging Artist just released their new album which is currently #2 on the iTunes Album Alternative Chart. The band is currently on tour in the US and dates can be found here.
Contact: badsunsband@gmail.com
Kings favorite Kris Orlowski who we featured as a top 8 emerging artist has embarked on a national tour. The tour has been selling out in Chicago, Seattle, and LA. The title track of the new new album “Believer” was featured by KEXP as their Song Of The Day. Here is live footage of the tour that is built around the track “Believer”. The band will also be making a few appearances at summer festivals, you can catch them at Meltdown in Darrington, WA and at Out To Lunch in Seattle, WA. Their album debuted on the Billboard charts at #18.
Contact: kris@krisorlowski.com
Buzz Track: Violet Days
Violet Days fronted by Lina Hansson just released the single Razorheart which charted on iTunes. She has been working with Fraser T Smith (Adele /Set Fire to the Rain), Sasha Skarbek (Miley Cyrus Wrecking Ball) and several up & coming writers/producers in Sweden.
Contact: magnus@catapult-music.com
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