bigted Posted September 16, 2005 Report Share Posted September 16, 2005 "NWO Exclusive to Best Buy 09/16/05 01:00 businesswire.com Best Buy to Bring Fans Exclusive New Release from Public Enemy, New Whirl Odor; New CD Marks the Groups First Studio Album in Three Years MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 15, 2005--Public Enemy, one of the world's most formidable rap groups, will release their first studio album in 3 years, New Whirl Odor (SLAMJamz Records), on October 4 exclusively at Best Buy stores and on BestBuy.com. Driven by Chuck D's jolting combination of intelligence and eloquence offset only by Flavor Flav's entertaining interludes, New Whirl Odor marks a resounding return to form. The album also includes the single MKLVFKWR, which Chuck D and Flav recorded with Moby in 2004. "I have long sought to find a way for independent companies such as my SLAMJamz Records to hold onto their artistic integrity while at the same time get a chance to reach many of the masses from highly visible places," said Public Enemy frontman Chuck D. "We appreciate the opportunity to have our new album positioned alongside those from major record labels, expanding opportunities for not just our group but for other small companies in our genre. We thank Best Buy for this position to create these new avenues." New Whirl Odor is yet another entertainment offering to be sold exclusively at Best Buy. The one-month exclusive agreement demonstrates Best Buy's commitment to offering unique music content to its customers and supporting artists. Best Buy will be the first retailer to sell New Whirl Odor, selling it exclusively from October 4 through November 1. "Best Buy wants to bring customers exclusive music entertainment from their favorite artists," said Gary Arnold, senior vice president of entertainment, Best Buy. "Public Enemy is one of the most influential rap groups of all time and they've captivated hip hop fans for years. This new album brings more of the energy and passion that makes this group great." Public Enemy has devoted their career to delivering messages that address weighty issues about race, rage and inequality with a combination of style and substance never seen before. All the albums released in their nearly 20 year career have met with critical acclaim from publications as disparate as Time and The Source, and worldwide sales in the millions. At the close of 1999, The New York Times named Public Enemy's music to their list of the "25 Most Significant Albums of the Last Century" and in 2005 The Library of Congress included Fear of a Black Planet in a list of 50 recordings worthy of preserving that year in their National Recording Registry. Most recently, Spin magazine chose two Public Enemy albums for their "100 Greatest Albums (1985-2005)" list, with It Takes A Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back coming in at number two and Fear of a Black Planet at number 21. The band has embarked on over 33 tours, performing over 1200 concerts to fans in 40 countries. Three albums are certified multi-platinum, three more are gold, with four gold singles and a platinum-selling home video. About Best Buy Co., Inc. Best Buy Co., Inc. (NYSE:BBY) is an innovative Fortune 100 growth company that continually strives to create superior customer experiences. Through more than 840 retail stores across the United States and in Canada, our employees connect customers with technology and entertainment products and services that make life easier and more fun. We sell consumer electronics, home-office products, entertainment software, appliances and related services. A Minneapolis-based company, our operations include: Best Buy (BestBuy.com and BestBuy.ca), Future Shop (FutureShop.ca), Geek Squad (GeekSquad.com and GeekSquad.ca) and Magnolia Audio Video (Magnoliaav.com). We support our communities through employee volunteerism and grants from The Best Buy Children's Foundation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbfprince Posted September 16, 2005 Report Share Posted September 16, 2005 excellent! there's a best buy near my house. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Ben Posted September 17, 2005 Report Share Posted September 17, 2005 I guess i'll check it out, I've never gotten a PE CD. Luckily their bulding a Best buy very close by to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigted Posted September 17, 2005 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2005 Not to worry if there's no "Best Buy" in your area, it'll be released through every other retail chain on November 1st, I don't have to worry though since there's a "Best Buy" in my area! :1-say-yes: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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