Actress And Her Husband Form New Record Label

Actress and comedienne Yvette Wilson, known to millions as Andell on UPN's "The Parkers" and "Moesha," has announced that she has formed a new record company with her huband, Jerome Harry. Wilson, who appeared Ice Cube's "Friday," and "Poetic Justice," with Tupac Shakur and Janet Jackson, says she and her huband's first release will be the debut album, from Oakland-born rapper, Habitt, early next year.

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) October 24, 2004 - Wilson states, My work has always been rooted in hiphop. To be more direct about it, that goes way beyond my work. Both my husbands and my entire life are rooted in hiphop. Hiphop is 30 years old, so its been around since weve been around. Its not a choice of genre of music that we picked, its a lifestyle. We have always lived that lifestyle. Its just evolving. The kids who used to listen to hiphop are now adults that listen to hiphop. My family is what I consider second generation hiphop, my husband, myself and my kids."

Wilson, who has appeared in successful theatrical film releases that include Ice Cube's Friday and Poetic Justice, starring Tupac Shakur and Janet Jackson, says the goals for their music label will be consistent with the philosophy that was brought into their life when she started working as a comedienne with Def Comedy Jam. Wilson explains, Russell Simmons and hiphop brought us new possibilities and a new outlook with that show, which was a hiphop vehicle that exposed us to what dreams and aspirations could be reached. Hiphop is a state of mind that is freedom from a certain type of oppression. We have 'hoods all over the world now. Although we are from the'hood, its not really a location, but a place in your heart, and what holds you to a certain place."

Harry affirms, This is where we are going to get our artists, and we look forward to discovering new talent. We very much want to help other people achieve the lifestyle that we enjoy."

I learned from my time on Def Comedy Jam that not only our music, but also our sense of humor was hiphop," says Wilson.

The couple says they want to be a positive example of a male and female, who are working together with a common bond.

Jerome Harry, who has worked both in music management and as a label consultant, and has guided artist including KnockTurnal and 4th Avenue Jones, who respectively record for Electra and Interscope, affirms, My wife and I consult on everything, and we are both involved in the decisions. We are very excited about what the future will hold."

Fat Daddy Records will be distributed by Penalty/Ryko/WEA Distribution.

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Def Press Public Relations
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