CLEARWATER, Fla., Aug. 17, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- ValCom, Inc.
(VLCO.PK) announced today that it is collaborating with Hip-Hop
legend Young MC to release a new version of one of The Platters
greatest hits.
The song will be released as a single and will capitalize on
Young MC's talents as a lyricist and musician to produce a "fresh
and funky" interpretation of the hit song. The single will be
produced by music industry veteran Joel
Wertman, who is credited with marketing multiple music
artists including No Doubt, The Goo Goo Dolls, and
Bush.
"We're thrilled to be working with a respected musical talent
like Young MC," stated Vince
Vellardita, President and CEO of ValCom. "This is a key
piece in our business plan to expand revenue streams, monetize our
library, and increase shareholder value."
ValCom has already released a rare single by Ike and Tina Turner on iTunes. The goal for the
company is to release 50 songs on iTunes and 2 albums by the end of
the year utilizing content from the company's library.
Marvin Young (aka Young MC) is
best known for his platinum certified hit "Bust a Move" (which sold
over 1 million units). He began rapping at the age of 10 and
continued honing his skills until he was signed to Delicious Vinyl
in 1987 during his junior year of college. While completing his
last 2 years at USC, Young MC helped
write "Wild Thing" and "Funky Cold Medina" for Tone Loc. Wild Thing
would sell nearly 4 million copies and Funky Cold Medina would sell
well over 2 million copies. To view the video to Young MC's "Bust a
Move", Click on the following link:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xy4FXhkm6Nw
Young MC has recorded eight studio albums (Stone Cold Rhymin,
Brainstorm, What's The Flavor, Return Of The One Hit Wonder, Aint
Goin Out Like That, Engage The Enzyme, Adrenaline Flow and
Relentless). Young MC also has continued success as a songwriter,
teaming up with Will Wheaton to
write Anastacia's "Not That Kind" The song was the title track to
her debut album which has sold nearly 10 million copies to
date.
For further company information, please text VLCO to
90210
About ValCom, Inc.
Based in Clearwater, FL,
ValCom, Inc. is a diversified, fully integrated, independent
entertainment company that has been in operation since 1983.
ValCom, Inc., through its operating divisions and subsidiaries,
creates and operates full service facilities that accommodate film,
television and commercial productions with its four divisions
comprised of television and film production, broadcasting (My
Family TV Network), distribution, and live theatre. ValCom's client
list consists of all of the majors such as MGM, Paramount Pictures,
Warner Bros, Disney, CBS, Sony, NBC, Phantom of the Opera, HSN, and
more. For more information, please visit the company's website at
www.valcom.tv
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