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(PRWEB) February 13, 2000 - - Boston based pop
independent record label Jonzun Entertainment (JE), a newly formed division of world renowned Music Publishing/Production firm of 20+ years Boston International Music, Inc. (BIM), has just signed and pacted with New York based Lightyear Entertainment (LE) for worldwide distribution of its label, which in turn is distributed by WEA in the US; making JE Massachusetts only popular music indie label with major distribution.Michael Jonzun, JEs Pres./CEO, an industry veteran of 20+ successful years who has worn the hats of Producer/Songwriter/Master Multi-Instrumentalist/Music Publisher/ Executive/ Recor-ding Artist (A&M, Tommy Boy, Critique/BMG) touts to his credit 100+ million records sold worldwide, (18) #1 Billboard Chart Hits, (15) Top 10", and (25) Top 40" Billboard Chart Hits on such Artists as Mick Jagger w/ Peter Wolf, New Kids On The Block (worlds top grossing teen act), Jonzun Crew (Pack Jam & Space Cowboy), and Puff Daddy, to name a few.JE is doing business unusual. The four unique business
practices that set JE apart from other labels are: 1.) the company begins compensating Artists from the first record they sell, because more often than not Artists dont recoup the initial advances and recording budget, 2.) the key decision makers of the company, including Jonzun himself, conduct live auditions opposed to accepting pre-recorded demo submissions, 3.) established acts can expect to record in BIMs million dollar state-of-the-art SSL studios w/ recording costs being non-recoupable, and 4.) no explicit or gender/racially denigrating lyric releases (i.e. NO USE OF WORDS LIKE NIGGER", WHORE", FAG", etc.). Jonzun emphasizes that hes not implying his business practices are better than other labels, just different.Jonzuns decision to expand the already successful publishing & production operations of BIM (enjoying 200+ songs in rotation worldwide in film, radio, and television) is just plain good financial sense. Adding on a record label with the distribution muscle of LE/WEA, means reaching
target audiences in not only the mom & pop shops, but in national chains in a timely fashion that can be coordinated with strategic national marketing plans. Essentially, JE can compete internationally at every level of retail.Lightyear shares Jonzuns enthusiasm. We are tremendously excited to be working with this proven team of hitmakers", said Arnie Holland, Pres./CEO of LE. The Jonzun Entertainment Artists will be a definite priority at Lightyear."JEs first single release Cutie Pie" (March) - - a sequel to the New Editions classic Candy Girl" - - taken from the forthcoming debut album Show World" (May) will be from thirteen year old soul candy act and heir to the throne of a long line of Multi-Platinum pop producing/ writing legends - - Uncle Pop Impresario" Maurice Starr, Mom, Gloria Stewart (Toni Braxton, K-Ci & Jo-Jo, Chante Moore, and Jodeci), Grandad, Ray V. Johnson Sr. (Floridian Part-Time Pick Up Musician w/ Ray Charles, B.B. King, Lionel Hampton), and Dad, Michael Jonzun - -, DAnthonyJonzun. This Artist, who used to be babysat by the New Kids On The Block, made his first music video appearance (Jonzun Crews Valentino") in utero, at age 10 he was the opening act for the Queen of Soul" Ms. Aretha Franklin, he co-wrote/produced Cutie Pie" as well as (7) other compositions on his forthcoming album Show World", and currently he serves as the media spokesperson for his Million Can Food Drive" benefiting The Greater Boston FoodBank".A massive talent search for ages 1-100+ is being slated in Boston with the expectations of finding exceptional mold-breaking Performing Artists, Music Producers, Session Musicians, Actors, Dancers/Choreographers, Video Producers/Directors, Models, and anyone who feels the world cant live without their unique talent. Jonzun says were not confining ourselves to any one particular pop music genre. We want talented Artists that are truly great." For more info. visit www.Jonzun.com.               Jonzuns written/produced Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductees Lavern
Baker, Ben E. King, Bernie Worell of George Clintons Funkadelic Parliament, Mick Jagger, and Clarence Clemons of Bruce Springsteens E. Street Band. In addition, hes produced/written for over 50 Super Star Artists, including: New Edition, Peter Wolf, Mase, LL Cool J, Sugar Hill Gang, Grand Master Flash & The Furious Five, Harlem World, Marky Mark, Englebert Humperdink w/Gloria Gaynor, Bootsauce, Perfect Gentlemen, The Jets, Another Bad Creation, Aztec Camera, Jonzun Crew, Tommy Page, and Apollonia.###