Slip-N-Slide Launches New Contest and Divisions of The Label

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TED LUCAS CEO OF SLIP-N-SLIDE RECORDS "HOME OF THE HITS"

LAUNCHING POP AND ROCK DIVISIONS

SEEKING TALENT THROUGH CONTEST CALLED "THE NEXT BIG SUPER STAR"

GEARING UP TO RELEASE NEW ALBUMS FROM SUPERSTARS IN 2008-2009
PLIES, RICK ROSS, TRINA AND NEW ARTISTS CAMAR, QWOTE AND MORE!
SLIP-N-SLIDE RECORDS GREATEST HITS COMPILATION OUT 2009

Slip-N-Slide Records, the #1 independent label in South Florida and one of the most influential
> record labels in the country, is expanding its music roster and
> divisions to include Pop, R&B and Rock. To coincide with the launch of
> these divisions Ted Lucas and Slip-N-Slide Records have been holding
> casting calls throughout the country through their "The Next Big Super
> Star" talent showcase events which is set to air as a TV special in
> the future.

Slip-N-Slide Records has had an incredible year with the release of two
#1 albums by Hip Hop Superstars Trina (Still Da Baddest; April 1,
2008) and Rick Ross (Trilla; March 11, 2008). Trina's fourth album
"Still Da Baddest" includes the smash hit single "I Got a Thang for
Ya" featuring Keyshia Cole. Rick Ross' sophomore album "Trilla" has
been certified Gold and includes the hit single "Here I Am" featuring
Nelly and Avery Storm. The single is currently #10 on the Billboard Hip Hop/R&B Charts.
Plies' sophomore album (Definition of Real; June 10, 2008) debuted at
#2 on the charts selling over 200,000 copies in its first week.
"Definition of Real" has been certified gold. The second single "Bust
It Baby Part 2 featuring Ne-Yo" is currently #8 on the Billboard Hip
Hop/R&B Charts.

New releases slated for Slip-N-Slide Records include:

Plies: "The Realest" - December 2008
Rick Ross: "Deeper Than Rap" - December 2008

Slip-N-Slide Greatest Hits Compilation - First Quarter 2009

Qwote: "Qwote Un Qwote" - February 2009

Trina - 2009

Camar - Summer 2009

Shonie- Summer 2009

New pop artist Qwote has made his mark already in the UK with chart
topping single "I Don't Wanna Fight" featuring Trina with remixes
featuring Shaggy and Pitbull. The single has been doing well in the US
and in the UK. Qwote's highly anticipated debut album "Qwote Un Qwote"
is set for a February 2009 release. In addition to Qwote, Slip
-N-Slide Records has signed new R&B Reggae artist Camar whose current
single "She Loves the Flava" is heating up the music scene. Camar's
debut album will be released in Summer 2009.

> Says Ted Lucas, CEO of Slip-N-Slide Records: "The future of
> Slip-N-Slide Records is to expand and grow further within the Pop, R&B
> and Rock genres and discover new talent while still maintaining our
> relevance in the Hip-Hop world. We will continue to spread our wings
> by forming sub-labels under Slip-N-Slide Records and offer support to
> artists who would like to start their own record labels."
>
> About Ted Lucas and Slip-N-Slide Records
>
> Born and raised in Miami Florida, Ted "Touche" Lucas is a true example
> of all that represents Miami. A member of ASCAP, BMI, and The
> Recording Academy, Ted Lucas and Slip-N-Slide Records has completed
> some very remarkable accolades. In 2001 Vibe Magazine recognized him
> as a "Major Player in the Game" and he has been noted as a Member of
> The Source Magazines Top Power 30 in previous years. Since the
> inception of Slip-N-Slide Records in 1993 Slip-N-Slide Records has
> sold over 15 million records and counting. Lucas has been a pioneer
> in the development of Hip-Hop
> music and extremely influential in the music industry since the early 90's.
>
> From inking a Multi- Million dollar Record Deal with Def Jam in 2006
> to branding the Slip-N-Slide Records condom entitled "Don't Slip and
> Forget to Slide" in 1998, Ted Lucas is definitely safe to be crowned
> as one of the ultimate businessman of the century. Ted Lucas has
> personally been involved in various aspects of the music business from
> scouting new talent to image consultation, and the branding process of his artists.
> Slip N Slide Records has also been spotlighted numerous times
> including The Source magazine recognizing the label as the #1
> Independent record Label in the State of Florida and "Top Record
> Label" at the Miami Awards, the New Times magazine also name the
> label as #1 Independent record label in South Florida.
>
>
>
> ABOUT THE NEXT BIG STAR
>
> Music Industry mogul and CEO of Slip N Slide Records, Ted Lucas is
> currently teaming up with Island Def Jam Records and Atlantic Records,
> setting out new territory by taking over 10 selected cities in the
> United States to find his Next Big Superstar. (Jacksonville,
> Tallahassee, Tampa, Orlando, W. Palm Beach, Gainesville, Miami,
> Detroit, Chicago, Detroit, St. Louis, Atlanta, Dallas, Houston, and Charleston).
> This talent showcase will allow performers from all over to showcase
> their musical talent to one of the biggest CEO's in the south that
> brought you Trick Daddy, Trina, Rick Ross and Plies. All 10 finalists
> from each major city will get a chance to land a record deal with Slip
> N Slide Records. Dates can be found on the company website:
> www.slipnsliderecords.net < http://www.slipnsliderecords.net/> .
>
> For more information on Ted Lucas and Slip-N-Slide Records please
> visit www.slipnsliderecords.net