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

Here is a rare interview with producer Rick Rubin. He has been involved with classic records from the Beastie Boys, Public Enemy, Run–D.M.C., Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, and Adele. In 2007, he was called “the most important producer of the last 20 years”.