Joe Thomas Lands #1 Independent Album with 'New Man'

Independent label Kedar Entertainment Group and 563 Entertainment is pleased to announce that the “sweet as chocolate and strong as coffee” crooner and platinum-selling recording artist Joe makes a splash with the release of his seventh (7th) album Joe Thomas, New Man. The CD is the #1 INDEPENDENT CD THE COUNTRY according Billboard’s “Top Independent Albums” chart and is also TOP 10 (#8) on “The Billboard 200 Chart” and Top 5 (#3) on Billboard’s “Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums” chart with sales in excess of 54,000 copies. This is an incredible feat for any independent label.

Joe Thomas, New Man was released on September 23rd and already the first single, “E.R. (Emergency Room),” has become a mainstay on the charts. According to Radio and Records, “E.R.” has the distinct of being the #1 most added in its first week going for radio adds on the Urban AC charts and subsequently “Most Added” for four (4) weeks. On the Mediabase chart, it currently sits at the seventh (7th) position with a total audience over 81.5 million. Since its release, “E.R. (Emergency Room)” has also held the “Most Increased Plays” status on this chart for five (5) weeks.

Few male R&B solo singers that graced our presence in the 90s can attest to the success that the seven-time Grammy Award nominated star Joe can. Over the span of a 15-year career, Joe has sold over ten (10) million CDs worldwide and released nine (9) Top 10 singles on Billboard’s “Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs” chart.

Joe Thomas, New Man is the perfect album detailing all that Joe is. From the sweet as cherry Kool-Aide lyrics on “Man In Your Life” to lonely teardrops of “Sorry” to the freaky deke of “Triple Black Room” remix featuring Diddy, Joe continues to dig deep into his own psyche for the best material. The album’s second single, “Why Just Be Friends” will be going for adds at Mainstream Urban radio on October 20th and 21st. Moreover, the Billy Woodruff-helmed video has been a staple on BET and BET J for the last five (5) weeks.

Joe is currently promoting the new album internationally with radio visits & shows, local television performances and print interviews throughout Germany, Belgium, United Kingdom, Japan, Holland and Africa.

In addition to his music career, Joe is also branching out into the world of business recently partnering with Kedar’s K’orus French wines that is distributed across the United States.

New Album From Joe Thomas - New Man - In Stores This Tuesday!

Brand New Album from R&B Superstar Joe Thomas "New Man" In Stores This Tuesday, September 23

Click Here to view the Joe Thomas E-Card and Listen to his SMASH singles "Why Just Be Friends" and "E.R."

Pre-Order "New Man" Here

Tracklisting:

1. E.R.
2. By Any Means
3. Why Just Be Friends
4. We Need To Roll
5. Man In Your Life
6. I Won't Let Him Hurt You
7. New Man
8. Start Over Again
9. Sorry
10. Heart Behind My Eyes
11. Chameleon

Joe Thomas Hosts CD Signing at Best Buy in New York City on 9/23

Joe Thomas Celebrates the Release of "New Man" at Best Buy in New York City.

Check out Joe Thomas at the Best Buy on 5th and 44th. The signing is from 6:30 -7:30 pm.

NEW ALBUM FROM MULTI-PLATINUM SINGER JOE
JOE THOMAS, NEW MAN
SET FOR RELEASE SEPTEMBER 23RD

NEW SINGLE “E.R. (EMERGENCY ROOM),” SHOOTS UP R&R URBAN AC CHARTS

Few male R&B solo singers that debuted in the early 90’s, in Joe’s case fifteen years ago, can attest to the success that seven-time Grammy Award nominated (Best Male R&B Vocal Performance -- “Let’s Stay Home Tonight,” Best R&B Album -- “Better Days,” Best R&B Performance by a Duo or a Group – “More Than a Woman” w/Angie Stone, Best Pop Collaboration w/Vocals – “Thank God I Found You” w/98 Degrees and Mariah Carey, Best Male R&B Performance – “I Wanna Know,” Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group, and Best R&B Album – “Coming Home” w/Brian McKnight and BeBe Winans) star Joe can. Having sold over ten (10) million CDs worldwide the multi-platinum selling crooner is set to release his seventh (7th) album, Joe Thomas, New Man on September 23, on Kedar Entertainment Group/563 Entertainment.

Over the course of Joe’s career, the consummate Soul singer has released nine (9) top 10 singles on Billboard’s “Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs” chart. His new single, “E.R. (Emergency Room),” is already shooting up the charts according Radio and Records on the Urban AC charts being the #1 most added in its 1st week going for radio adds, July 14th & 15th, and is currently the song with the Most Increased Airplay this week, a feat the song has held more than once since its add date. With more than eight (8) million in audience at radio, since its release, “E.R. (Emergency Room)” has also held the Greatest Gainer status on this chart for five (5) weeks.

Admiring the genius and swagger of artists like Marvin Gaye and Donny Hathaway, songs from his forthcoming album share the sacred/profane dilemma that elevates beyond the arena of his peers. From the sweet as cherry Kool-Aide lyrics on “Man In Your Life” to lonely teardrops of “Sorry” to the perfect summer record “Why Just Be Friends” and the freaky deke of “Triple Black Room” remix featuring Diddy, Joe continues to dig deep into his own psyche for the best material. With a voice that is sweet as chocolate and strong as coffee, Joe Thomas, New Man is the perfect album detailing all that Joe is.

“Joe is family to me and one of the hardest working and most accomplished R&B artists out there today,” affirms Kedar Massenburg, President of Kedar Entertainment. “I can not think of a better way for my company to redefine the business model for independently owned and operated record labels, than to join forces with a platinum recording artist whom I have worked with side by side for 15 years.”

Joe is currently crisscrossing the country to promote Joe Thomas, New Man with radio visits & shows, local television performances and print interviews in over 30 major cities like Atlanta, Chicago, LA, Detroit and more.

In addition to his music career, Thomas is also branching out into the world of business recently buying into Kedar’s K’orus French wines that is distributed across the country.

Joe Thomas 'New Man' Promo Commercial - Album In Stores & Online on 9/23

R&B Crooner Joe Thomas Returns with 'New Man' on 9/23. Check Out His Latest Promo Commercial:

Joe Thomas
New Man
Kedar Entertainment
www.myspace.com/officialjoemusic

Joe Thomas Preps for New Album and Launches 'Emergency Room' Video Contest

R&B sensation Joe Thomas makes his return to the music scene with the release of his latest album, New Man on September 23rd. New Man marks an exciting time in his career as he has parted ways with Jive Records and teamed up with manager of 15 years, Kedar Massenburg, to release the album on Kedar Entertainment.

With platinum discs under his belt including All That I Am (1997) and My Name Is Joe (2000) and seven Grammy nominations, Joe is ready to take his career in his own hands. “Nothing against being signed to a major label, but most of the time it’s about what they want you to do as opposed to what the artist wants to do. I have nothing against Jive, but I really just wanted to be me. Seriously, I got tired of being held back.”

Teaming up with the likes of Bryan Michael Cox (Usher, Mariah Carey), D’Mile (Janet Jackson, Mary J. Blige) and newcomers the Stereotypes (Danity Kane), Joe is ready to reclaim his status as a pioneer in the male R&B world. Joe proves he can stand alongside the new generation of R&B crooners with the release of dual singles, "Why Just Be Friends" and "E.R."

In conjunction with the release of New Man, Joe Thomas and Kedar Entertainment present the Emergency Room Video Contest. Fans are asked to download the “E.R.” track and then create an original video for the song. Users can submit their original piece to the Official Emergency Room Video Contest YouTube group here.

The grand prize winner will receive a $1500 cash prize courtesy of Joe Thomas and Kedar Entertainment. The video will also be posted on Joe's official MySpace page. Submissions will be accepted through September 23rd.