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DIDDY: Get On Board Diddy's LAST TRAIN TO PARIS - w/ Exclusive iTunes Application!

Fri, 10 Apr 2009 02:49:00 PDT

Sean “Diddy” Combs is inviting his countless fans to get on board his upcoming LAST TRAIN TO PARIS with a limited edition iTunes App. The revolutionary Mosaic Legends free App – available now at the iTunes App store – heralds Diddy’s hugely anticipated sixth album, set to arrive in stores and online on September 22nd!

The LTTP App offers fans the chance to be part of the LAST TRAIN TO PARIS interactive experience by uploading their favorite photos to Diddy’s train mosaic. Fans are invited to share their most beloved travel memories, romantic moments, or party pictures, which will then be selected for inclusion on the final Mosaic App, set to drop this summer. In addition, the LTTP App features an instant IAMDIDDY Twitter feed, giving fans exclusive news, content, and promotions via the LTTP News!

LAST TRAIN TO PARIS is unquestionably Diddy’s most adventurous and groundbreaking work to date. The album sees the iconic superstar crafting an ingenious sonic mixture of electro-hip hop soul funk, ushering in what he describes as “a new movement called ‘train music.’”

DIDDY: Diddy Launches “P. TWITTY TV” Via Twitter

Fri, 06 Mar 2009 02:45:00 PST

In the wee hours of March 5th, Sean "Diddy" Combs unveiled a new twist to Twitter's social networking: "P. Twitty TV." Via his www.TWITTER.COM/IAMDIDDY page, Diddy took the 140-character "twitt" exchange to another level, adding a video blog component. Diddy issued personal commentary and alerts directing his 50,000+ followers to the new “P. Twitty TV” updates.

The “P. Twitty TV” revolution will be televised, for the digital world. Join twitter.com/IAmDiddy to find out more details. Also, go to YouTube.com/DiddyTV to watch “P. Twitty TV” episode #1.

DIDDY: Diddy Announces New Album

Thu, 19 Feb 2009 07:14:00 PST

Sean "Diddy" Combs has revealed new details of his sixth LP. The album, entitled LAST TRAIN TO PARIS, is slated to arrive on September 22nd. The LP features what Combs describes as electro-hip hop soul funk – welcoming in an unexpected mixture of sight and sound. "I'm ushering in a new movement called 'train music'," says Combs. LAST TRAIN TO PARIS is Diddy's follow-up to his critically acclaimed 2007 release, PRESS PLAY. LAST TRAIN TO PARIS is deeper than any of the other stuff I have ever made. It’s a profound love story. It's me with my shades off. It's the truth." says Combs. Diddy is collaborating with hit-making producers The Dream, Tricky, The Neptunes, Mario Winans, T-Pain and Rodney Jerkins. "I've been a businessman for the past two years. It’s time for me to focus on being an artist again,” explains Combs. “I am going to show the world a new refreshing side of me. Get on or get off!"

DIDDY: Diddy Plans Electro Hip-Hop Soul Album

Tue, 28 Oct 2008 09:51:00 PDT

Hip hop legend Sean 'Diddy' Combs is currently in the studio recording music for his forthcoming third solo album. Up and coming genius and Auto-Tune rep T-Pain has joined Puff in the booth, working with the rapper on innovative ways to present the controversial music tool.

"T-Pain gave me permission to use the vocoder, the Auto-Tune, and he showed me various tricks that nobody knows but him and myself,” Puff said. To add to the mix, Diddy has also been experimenting with elements of electro music most familiarized by Afrika Bambaataa and Cybotron in the early 80's. Stay tuned for more updates on Diddy's album coming soon! Check out the full article on AllHipHop.com.

DIDDY: MTV & Diddy Serve Up Bonus Episodes Of 'Making The Band'

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 05:23:00 PDT

With the future of Danity Kane still up in the air, Day26 pursuing their dreams, and Donnie Klang working his way to the top, MTV along with Diddy himself decided to extend the drama into 2009 with bonus episodes of the hit reality series 'Making the Band'. The saga will continue with the remaining members of Danity Kane, their label mates Day26 and Donnie Klang as they all embark on the next phases of their Bad Boy careers. The extended season will pick-up where the last one left off, following all the drama and turmoil from the cliffhanger on the live finale. Making the Band bonus episodes are coming soon, stay tuned for more updates!

DIDDY: Diddy Wants You: Callin’ All Singers & Vocalists

Wed, 01 Oct 2008 11:30:00 PDT

Looks like hip hop mogul Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is back again with his new show "Starmaker". Executive producers Diddy and Mark Burnett have joined with MTV to find the ‘baddest’ most talented singers around! If you are a singer/vocalist looking to get a shot with Diddy and the rest of the Bad Boy family, then make sure to check out what Diddy wants you to do HERE. Bad Boy baby - can’t stop, won’t stop!

SUBMIT your audition videos today!

DIDDY: 'I Want To Work For Diddy' Premieres Tonight On VH1

Mon, 04 Aug 2008 04:52:00 PDT

Tune in TONIGHT - Monday, August 4th @ 9pm to check out the world premiere episode of "I Want To Work For Diddy" on VH1. The show searches for the ultimate assistant for Diddy and is sure to be entertaining the way only Sean 'Diddy' Combs can bring to TV. So don't miss, you've been warned folks! Bad Boyyyyy!

DIDDY: P.Diddy, Bad Boy South and Block of Block Ent. Present The Official 'No Bitchassness' Mixtape

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 02:34:00 PDT

P.Diddy, Bad Boy South and Block of Block Ent. are pleased to present the official "No Bitchassness" mixtape featuring new music from Gorilla Zoe, Block,P. Diddy, Yung Joc, Sean Kingston, Rick Ross, Lil Wayne, Jody Breeze, Big Gee, etc. This mixtape is the prelude to Gorilla Zoe's upcoming sophomore album "Don't Feed The Animals" in stores September 23rd!

Gorilla Zoe's storybook rise through the hiphop ranks began with the release of last summers street anthem "Hood Figga" and his critically acclaimed debut album "Welcome to The Zoo", for the next chapter in the Gorilla Zoe epic, be sure to download the hottest tape on the streets this summer "No Bitchassness" The Mixtape.

Download the full Mixtape on Sohh.com!

DIDDY: Diddy Signs Janelle Monáe To Bad Boy

Mon, 31 Mar 2008 02:41:00 PDT

Sean "Diddy" Combs has announced the signing of acclaimed new artist Janelle Monáe to Bad Boy Records, via a pact with Monáe's Atlanta-based record label, the Wondaland Arts Society. Monáe is an experience: a charismatic singer, songwriter, producer, and performer whose innovative style crosses musical genres in a captivating postmodern merger of R&B, funk, and rock 'n' roll.

Janelle Monáe makes her solo recording debut with the groundbreaking "METROPOLIS" project, with Antwan "Big Boi" Patton serving as Co-Executive Producer. An epic musical journey into the future, the project will be unveiled with the release this June of the "METROPOLIS SUITE" EP - which introduces Janelle's android alter ego, Cindi Mayweather, as she lures the listener into her sci-fi inspired world of cybersoul. "Metropolis is the place I've been dreaming about all these years - a city inside your head," says Janelle. "It's an adventure the music brings to life." Monáe's debut full-length album will follow in September.

For additional information, please visit www.janellemonae.com.

DIDDY: Critics Praise Diddy's Performance!

Fri, 22 Feb 2008 11:44:00 PST

CRITICS LAVISH PRAISE ON SEAN "DIDDY" COMBS' FIRST STARRING ROLE IN THE ABC MOVIE EVENT A RAISIN IN THE SUN

"Combs...reminds us he can act with fullhearted expressiveness. He holds his own with Rashad.... Indeed, the whole production is a model of subtle adaptation." --Entertainment Weekly (B+)

"Combs embodies its [Raisins] spirit of striving"--USA Today

"You'll Never Look at Sean Same Way Again!" -The New York Post

"...Combs holds his own in his first major movie role."--O, The Oprah Magazine

"[Combs]" turns in a heart breaking performance!”--Us Weekly (3.5 stars)

"...The performances are top drawer. That includes Combs." --The New York Post

"Sean Combs reveals his growth as an actor..."--The Orlando Sentinel

"Combs has Passion and Heart..." --Star Magazine (4 stars)

**CHECK OUT A RAISIN IN THE SUN--MONDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2008 ON ABC AT 8:00PM (EST)**

DIDDY: Bad Boy Unveils Debut Single From Making the Band 4...

Thu, 27 Sep 2007 09:56:00 PDT

BAD BOY UNVEILS DEBUT SINGLE FROM MAKING THE BAND 4;
"EXCLUSIVE (NO EXCUSES)" FEATURES ALL SIX FINALISTS
SHOWCASED ON MTV'S SMASH REALITY SERIES;
BRYAN MICHAEL COX-PRODUCED TRACK GOES ON SALE
AT ALL DIGITAL OUTLETS NEXT TUESDAY, OCTOBER 2ND

Bad Boy Records has announced the upcoming release of "Exclusive (No Excuses)," the eagerly anticipated debut single from the finalists featured on the hit MTV series, Making The Band 4. The track - produced by multiple Grammy Award-winner Bryan Michael Cox (Usher, Mary J. Blige, Mariah Carey) - will be available at all digital services beginning next Tuesday, October 2nd.
"Exclusive (No Excuses)" introduces Brian Andrews, Mike McCluney, Qwanell Mosley (aka "Q"), Robert Curry, and Willie Taylor - the five talented performers chosen by Bad Boy CEO Diddy and MTV viewers around the world on the blockbuster Making The Band 4 finale last month. The single also includes the live ballad version of "Exclusive (No Excuses)," performed by the as-yet-unnamed quintet and additional MTB4 finalist Donnie Klang on the series' final episode. The gifted young Klang did not make the new group's final line-up, but was offered a surprise solo contract by Diddy, stunning and delighting MTB4 fans everywhere. All six finalists are currently in the studio, hard at work on debut albums scheduled for release in 2008.
MTV's live season finale of Making The Band 4 proved to be one of the summer's biggest successes, reaching over 5.1 million viewers upon its initial broadcast on Sunday, August 26th. The show was the most watched telecast for the night across all of television, even surpassing the broadcast networks. In addition, the entire season of Making The Band 4 was MTV.com's top show on Sundays and Mondays, as viewers went online to check out the exclusive "After Show," read recaps, see special photo slideshows, and more. The day following the live finale event, MTV.com logged nearly 1 million streams of the Making The Band 4 broadcast.

DIDDY: Diddy, T.I. & Yung Joc Among 2007 Teen Choice Nominees

Thu, 05 Jul 2007 01:21:00 PDT

Congratulations to the 2007 Teen Choice Nominees!

DIDDY

CHOICE MUSIC - R&B TRACK - "LAST NIGHT" FT. KEISHA COLE

T.I.
CHOICE MUSIC HOTTIE
CHOICE MUSIC - RAP ARTIST

YUNG JOC
CHOICE MUSIC - RAP/HIP HOP TRACK - "BUY U A DRANK" TPAIN FT. YUNG JOC

DIDDY: Diddy Premieres 'Tell Me' Video

Mon, 30 Oct 2006 12:00:00 PST

Diddy is ready for the next smash single off his #1 album PRESS PLAY in stores NOW! Who's Diddy got on board this time around? None other than Christina Aguilera! Check out the world premiere of Diddy's spankin' new video 'Tell Me' ft. Christina Aguilera on MTV's TRL today @ 3:30pm EST. Then keep it locked to MTV to catch the Making The Video tonight at 6:30pm EST.

DIDDY: Diddy 'Presses Play' To #1

Wed, 25 Oct 2006 12:00:00 PDT

PRESS PLAY, the critically acclaimed new album from Diddy, makes a triumphant debut at #1 on the Billboard 200 this week, as well as topping the magazine's Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. Since its release on October 17th, PRESS PLAY has been earning rave reviews for its innovative sound and cutting-edge diversity. Diddy's non-stop hard work - both in the studio and on the road - has paid off, as he has returned to the #1 spot following a five-year hiatus from his recording career.

Lyor Cohen, Chairman and CEO, U.S. Recorded Music, Warner Music Group, said, 'This year Diddy returned as a powerful force in music with the reemergence of his Bad Boy Records as one of the industry's hottest labels, and now he's back as a number one artist. I'm thrilled to have an executive and artist as creative and focused as Diddy in our Warner Music family, and I look forward to much continued success together.'

Kevin Liles, Executive Vice President for Warner Music Group, noted, 'With PRESS PLAY, Diddy has taken it back to the basics - touring 40 U.S. cities, 12 countries around the world, and doing hundreds of appearances - all in an effort to connect with as many fans as possible and let them see, first hand, how passionate he is about this brilliant new album. In true Diddy-style, his hardworking grassroots approach has been complemented by some of the most groundbreaking and progressive digital campaigns every implemented, on services including YouTube, MySpace, and Google. Diddy's incomparable work ethic, vision, and creativity have produced what will surely be a hip-hop classic.'

Julie Greenwald, President of Atlantic Records, commented, 'Diddy's debut at #1 wasn't a given; he had to go out and earn it. No one works harder than Diddy to turn his amazing visions into reality. It is a dream to have an artist driven by such creative inspiration and commitment to excellence.'

PRESS PLAY finds the three-time Grammy winner doing something that superstar artists rarely accomplish: taking his trademark sound to the next level and reinventing the game, crafting a modern mix of musical styles into something undeniably his own. With an irresistible sonic vibe that has been described as New Wave-meets-Hip-Hop, the album is a groundbreaking collection of sexy electro-pop with an urban street beat, the sound of a man on a mission to create something entirely original - and succeeding.

On PRESS PLAY, Diddy combines all the artistic influences that have defined him as a hip-hop fan, artist, and producer over the years, and, as he says, adding to that 'all the experiences I've had traveling and being exposed to all kinds of sounds. It was time to rekindle the thing I loved. I've achieved a great deal of success, but music is my passion.'

Leading up to the release of PRESS PLAY, Diddy barnstormed America on a month-long promo tour of marathon-level endurance. The result has been an unprecedented media blitz spanning radio, TV, Internet, and press outlets from coast-to-coast. The album features the blockbuster first single/video, 'Come To Me' featuring Nicole Scherzinger from The Pussycat Dolls, and such outstanding tracks as 'Tell Me' featuring Christina Aguilera.

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More than a year in the making, PRESS PLAY finds Diddy united with a veritable who's who of contemporary artists. The result is a thoroughly modern collection that brings together a captivating range of voices in an album defined by depth and diversity. The guest performers include: Christina Aguilera, Mary J. Blige, Jamie Foxx, Big Boi, Timbaland, Nicole Scherzinger, Brandy, Cee-Lo, Ciara, Keyshia Cole, Nas, Twista, Avant, Shawnna, Mario Winans, Jack Knight, Scar, Mika Lett, S. Rosete, and Keri. Joining Diddy behind the board were such production aces as Kanye West, Timbaland, Just Blaze, the Neptunes, Havoc from Mobb Deep, Mario Winans, Will.I.Am from the Black Eyed Peas, Rich Harrison, Danja, Big Boi, Rob Lewis, J-Dub, K-Def, Grind Music, and Jai. The 18 songs on PRESS PLAY span the epic realm of Diddy's artistic expression, from straight-up party tracks like the smash first single, 'Come To Me' featuring Nicole Scherzinger, to the percolating, jazzy pop of 'Special Feeling,' to the funhouse hip-hop of 'Thought You Said' featuring Brandy. 'Diddy Rock' featuring Shawnna, Twista & Timbaland mixes deep house cheekiness with a hip-hop sensibility, creating a vibe that transcends both.

The album is loaded with unexpected surprises, both in terms of its lyrical depth and the nuanced creativity of its sonic landscape. The percussive 'Making It Hard' - which features the one and only Mary J. Blige - is nothing less than a 21st century hip-hop take on the blues, while the Havoc-produced 'The Future' distills aspects of what Diddy calls the 'Afro-American dream' into a virtual political statement that is as uplifting and powerful as it is dazzlingly danceable.

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For the past 15 years, Sean 'Diddy' Combs has used his artistic vision and entrepreneurial drive to capture and express the sentiments of a generation. As a producer and a performer, he not only created a new musical genre of hip-hop soul, but also catapulted the music and style of African-American youth into the American mainstream. Today, as founder and CEO of Bad Boy Worldwide Entertainment Group, Diddy oversees one of the world's preeminent urban companies, encompassing a broad range of businesses, including recording, music publishing, artist management, television and film production, fashion, and restaurants.

In the five years since his last solo set, Diddy has added Broadway actor, marathon runner, and fragrance producer to his ever-growing list of accomplishments. He was recently named one of the most influential business people in the world by Time magazine and CNN.

Having sold 75 million records worldwide, Diddy has left an indelible mark on pop culture. With PRESS PLAY, a new chapter has begun.

DIDDY: Diddy's PRESS PLAY Gets Great Press Play

Fri, 20 Oct 2006 12:00:00 PDT

PRESS PLAY, Diddy’s first solo project in five years, has been garnering widespread critical acclaim. The collection, which arrived in stores this week, finds the Bad Boy founder and recording artist joined in the studio by a hand-picked cast of modern artists and groundbreaking producers. The result is a cutting-edge collection that brings together a captivating range of sounds and voices in an album defined by depth and diversity.

In its 4-star rave review, the New York Post proclaims, 'Musically, there isn't a dud on the 19-track disc… The CD takes wild and welcome swings between Diddy's raps, vocals by an all-star roster of R&B and pop singers, and innovative beats designed by an equally elite squad of producers.' The review goes on to call PRESS PLAY 'an exciting listen' marked by 'diversity and innovation.'

Entertainment Weekly hails PRESS PLAY as 'the year’s best-produced album', while the Washington Post calls it 'perhaps Diddy's best since his 1997 debut… Everything on this album is big. Big fanfares, big drums, big sounds… the ideas are bigger… His acute ear and rich sonic vocabulary serve him well throughout Press Play'. Newsday predicts that PRESS PLAY will 'spawn hit singles deep into next year', and AOL Music raves that the album is 'the most danceable hip-hop record in years! With Diddy's classic and unique sound, PRESS PLAY will be an undeniable force on today's music scene'.

Allhiphop.com also awarded PRESS PLAY four stars, noting that 'The album solidifies the return of Bad Boy Entertainment and represents a new age for the hip-hop mogul'. VIBE magazine Editor-In-Chief Danyel Smith comments, 'With PRESS PLAY, Sean Combs continues to take risks and to innovate. But most importantly, Diddy makes us tilt our heads towards the speakers and dance, dance, dance'. Billboard Executive Editor/Associate Publisher Tamara Conniff says, 'Diddy has once again defined a genre. This is hip-hop soul'.

DIDDY: Watch Diddy's Walmart In-Studio Soundcheck

Tue, 17 Oct 2006 12:00:00 PDT

Catch Diddy doing a live in-studio soundcheck @ walmart.com! Diddy performs 'Get Off,' 'Come To Me,' 'I'll Be Missing You' and other Bad Boy classics, with a full-live band, and DJ Clinton Sparks! The feature also, includes and exclusive interview with Diddy, that you don't wanna miss! So what you waiting for? Head over over to Walmart's Soundcheck: Diddy, right now!

Diddy's highly anticipated new album PRESS PLAY feat. 'Come To Me' feat. Nicole Scherzinger & 'Tell Me' feat. Christina Aguilera! W/guest appearances from Nas, Mary J. Blige, Ciara, Big Boi, Brandy, Keyshia Cole, Jamie Foxx and more - in Stores TODAY!

DIDDY: The Time Has Come To PRESS PLAY

Tue, 17 Oct 2006 12:00:00 PDT

At long last, PRESS PLAY, the dazzling new solo album from Diddy, has arrived. The Bad Boy Records release sees the label’s founder, CEO, and three-time Grammy Award-winning recording artist taking his trademark sound to the next level, crafting a modern meld of musical styles that is uniquely and undeniably his own. PRESS PLAY - which includes the blockbuster first single/video, “Come To Me (feat. Nicole Scherzinger from The Pussycat Dolls)” - hits stores across America today.

The release of PRESS PLAY has been marked by an unprecedented blitz of media activity. “Come To Me,” the Diddy-produced first single from PRESS PLAY, is currently on fire at radio across the country. It was the #1 most-added song in its first week at Urban and Rhythmic formats, and is now a top 20 sensation on both charts, while also climbing the top 30 on the Billboard “Hot 100.”

Unquestionably among music television's most popular icons, Diddy is once again dominating cable programming, with the “Come To Me” companion video clip now in its second consecutive week as the #1 most played urban video across all channels, including MTV, MTV2, BET, Fuse, and VH1.

At BET, Diddy is presently in the midst of an unparalleled week-long stint as special guest on the daily 106 & Park: Top Ten Live countdown. Thursday, October 19th, will see the BET premiere of Black and White: A Portrait of Sean Combs, an extraordinary documentary featuring the most soul-baring, confessional interview of Diddy’s career. Directed by award-winning filmmaker Derek Cianfrance, the hour features Diddy alone on camera, openly offering his most intimate recollections and candid feelings about his remarkable life.

Furthermore, BET is presenting an additional special, Six Degrees of Diddy, which features interviews and analysis of a half-dozen of the artist/producer’s most notable projects (check local listings). Coming up on Saturday, October 21st, Diddy will be seen all day as emcee of BET’s Hosted Saturday programming. Finally, the network is also sponsoring the “Press Play & The Party Begins Sweepstakes,” an exclusive contest offering winners a grand prize package that includes a hometown party hosted by Diddy himself (see www.bet.com/Contests/Press+Play+Sweepstakes.htm for details).

Diddy is making multiple appearances on MTV to herald the arrival of PRESS PLAY, including a release date visit to TRL. Also, the Diddy installment of Diary - featuring additional confessional footage - will air multiple times throughout the week. On Friday, October 20th, MTV will premiere its Making The Album documentary, chronicling the recording of PRESS PLAY. A Making The Video special will follow, debuting on Monday, October 30th.

Over at MTV2, Diddy will be featured each day on Sucker Free, culminating on Sunday, October 22nd with an appearance on Sucker Free Sunday. Also airing that day will be an exclusive “PRESS PLAY” video clips show.

What's more, Diddy is among the luminaries appearing at VH1's star-studded Hip-Hop Honors 2006, debuting this week and followed by multiple airings slated throughout October. In addition, he is hosting the Hip-Hop Honors - Greatest Performances special, now showing on VH1, VH1 Soul, and MTV2. Lastly, a VSPOT interview with Diddy will launch on Wednesday, October 18th, exclusively on VH1’s VSPOT mobile broadband channel.

On the network television front, Diddy performed last Friday on CBS-TV's Late Show with David Letterman and is slated for an appearance on NBC-TV’s Today show Concert Series in New York’s Rockefeller Plaza this Friday, October 20th.

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Online, the excitement continues with the launch of the all-new www.diddy.com website. The site is the new online home for all things Diddy, including an exclusive video journal, extensive discography, and all the very latest Diddy news, events and contests.

In addition, Diddy is a top 5 artist on MySpace, with nearly half-a-million friends - known and loved by Diddy as his “MySpace Family.” Tracks from PRESS PLAY that have been featured on the page have been streamed more than 12 million times.

Earlier this month, Diddy and Burger King teamed up to unveil “Diddy TV,” a co-branded channel on YouTube featuring a personal message from the “king of music and fashion,” as well as exclusive video clips and access to tracks from “PRESS PLAY.” In past weeks, Diddy’s YouTube video posts - which can be found at the frequently updated http://youtube.com/diddytv - have been re-aired on a number of other outlets, including AOL and ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel Live. Among the channel’s latest highlights is “I Want My Diddy TV,” which features tributes from an array of hip-hop icons, including Q-Tip, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, Ludacris, MC Lyte, Xzibit, Ice-T, Slum Village, Da Brat, and Big Daddy Kane.

And to top it all off, Diddy and a number of his closest friends and special guests will enter an AOL Music studio this week to lay down an exclusive performance for their hugely successful “Sessions@AOL” series. Further information will be announced shortly - see music.aol.com for details.

DIDDY: Diddy On Letterman

Fri, 13 Oct 2006 12:00:00 PDT

Tune in tonight as Diddy joins The Late Show With David Letterman. Diddy will be stopping by to talk with Dave and perform so don't miss it! Tonight at 11:35pm EST on CBS.

DIDDY: Diddy's PRESS PLAY Ready To Roll Next Tuesday

Thu, 12 Oct 2006 12:00:00 PDT

When Bad Boy founder and CEO Diddy decided to return to the recording studio for his first solo project in five years, he also decided to recruit an A-list team of cutting-edge producers to turn his widescreen vision into a musical reality. With Diddy himself serving as both executive producer and hands-on producer for much of PRESS PLAY, he collaborated with a crew of studio innovators to capture the spectrum of sounds and styles that he wanted the album to embody and reflect.

Joining Diddy behind the board were such production aces as Kanye West, Timbaland, Just Blaze, the Neptunes, Havoc from Mobb Deep, Mario Winans, Will.I.Am from the Black Eyed Peas, Rich Harrison, Danja, Big Boi, Rob Lewis, J-Dub, K-Def, Grind Music, and Jai.

The result is a genuinely innovative work that embraces the wide range of artistic influences that have defined Diddy over the years - as an artist, a producer, and above all, a fan. A riveting mix of the new and the old, PRESS PLAY sounds unprecedented. With an irresistible sonic vibe best described as New Wave-meets-Hip-Hop, the album is a cutting edge collection of sexy electro-pop with an urban street beat, the sound of a man on a mission to create something entirely original - and succeeding.

'I originally started producing records 'cause I wanted to make people dance,' Diddy says. 'And I've been quietly working on this for the last two years, taking everything I've learned over the years, from growing up in the '70s, to being out in the streets in the '80s listening to hip-hop and watching how it affected my culture, to the '90s, working with Uptown and Bad Boy. Add to that all the experience I've had traveling and being exposed to all kinds of sounds, and it was time to rekindle the thing I loved. I hang out in Harlem; I chill below 14th Street. I go to hip-hop clubs, techno clubs. All that is gonna go into you and if you’re not producing music at that time, it's living inside you. So when I decided to produce a new record, it all felt fresh, it felt new, it felt exciting.'

The broad-based musical spectrum encompassed on PRESS PLAY is the result of Diddy’s insatiable appetite for life and experience. In the five years since his last solo set, the RIAA platinum-certified THE SAGA CONTINUES, Diddy has added fragrance producer, Broadway actor, marathon runner, and television producer to his ever-growing list of accomplishments. It would have been easy for him to rest on his laurels, to release a CD that played on the same template that made him a global superstar. Instead, Diddy took stock of his remarkable life and created a work that breaks all-new musical ground while remaining unmistakably Diddy. As he says, 'I've achieved a great deal of success, but music is my passion.'

PRESS PLAY will be released by Bad Boy Records next Tuesday, October 17th. The album includes the blockbuster first single, 'Come To Me,' featuring Nicole Scherzinger from The Pussycat Dolls.

DIDDY: Diddy's Album Hits The Leak

Tue, 10 Oct 2006 12:00:00 PDT

Diddy’s back with his new album PRESS PLAY and he wants you to hear his album first! Head over to MTV.com's The Leak to preview the entire CD before it hits shelves next Tues. 10/17! After you check it out pre-order the album @ iTunes for an exclusive bundle you can't get anywhere else!

PRESS PLAY features ‘Come To Me’ ft. Nicole Scherzinger, ‘The Future’ and ‘Tell Me’ ft. Christina Aguilera! The CD also includes guest appearances from Nas, Cee-Lo, Mary J. Blige, Ciara, Big Boi, Brandy, Keisha Cole and Jamie Foxx. Plus, production from Kanye West, Just Blaze, Havoc, and many others.

Peep the links below to listen to 'Tell Me' ft. Christina Aguilera!

'Tell Me' ft. Christina Aguilera (Audio)
Windows | Real

DIDDY: Diddy Takes Over Your TV

Mon, 25 Sep 2006 12:00:00 PDT

Check out Diddy today as he takes over your TV hitting the MTV & BET studios! First tune in at 3:30pm EST to MTV to catch Diddy stop by TRL during Spankin' Free Music Week. Then catch him as he joins BET's 106 & Park live at 6pm EST. Don't miss it!

DIDDY: Diddy Sets Marathon Cross-Country Promo Run

Fri, 15 Sep 2006 12:00:00 PDT

Diddy has unveiled plans for a sleepless, event-jammed, cross-country promotional tour heralding the impending arrival of his eagerly awaited new album, PRESS PLAY, due in stores on October 17th. Beginning September 18th in Philadelphia, Diddy will barnstorm America, traveling to cities from coast-to-coast in an itinerary of marathon endurance.

Included in the non-stop schedule will be special PRESS PLAY listening parties hosted by multi-format radio stations in major markets. Throughout the month-long run, Diddy will also be honored by mayors and other local officials. In some cities, Diddy will be awarded the prestigious 'Key to the City,' while in others, a proclamation of 'Diddy Day' will be announced to celebrate his visit.

In addition, the 'Press Play' tour will include a series of 'Diddy High' events, where he will visit high schools in a number of cities, including Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington DC, Norfolk, Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, San Francisco, Las Vegas, and others. In speaking with students, he will address such themes as 'No Excuses,' 'How To Make It Happen,' 'Press Play On Your Life,' and 'Empowerment.'

Among the highlights of the promo trek will be 'Diddy Satellite Radio,' a two-hour session on XM Radio slated for September 19th; 'Breakfast with Diddy' extravaganzas at an array of high-profile morning shows; a taping of the nationally syndicated American Top 40 with Ryan Seacrest; and a pair of very special 'Bad Boy Weekend' events in Atlanta (September 22nd through 24th) and Washington, DC (October 6th through 8th). In every market visited, Diddy will spend time meeting and greeting lucky winners of various station-sponsored contests.

The PRESS PLAY promotional tour will wrap up on October 16th with Diddy's return to his home base of New York City. A number of interviews and events are slated for the album's street date, including visits to such influential Big Apple stations as Hot 97, Z100, and Power 105.
* * * * *Diddy's PRESS PLAY is the Grammy-winning superstar's first solo collection in five years. The Diddy-produced first single, 'Come To Me,' featuring Nicole Scherzinger from The Pussycat Dolls, has exploded at radio across the country. It was the #1 most-added song in its first week at Urban and Rhythmic formats, and is now bulleting rapidly up both charts, while leaping nearly 70 spots this week to land at #25 with a bullet on the Billboard Hot 100. The companion video has jumped into 'Big 10' rotation on MTV.

A year in the making, PRESS PLAY finds Diddy joined by a who's who of contemporary artists and producers. Among the guest performers are: Christina Aguilera, Mary J. Blige, Jamie Foxx, Big Boi, Timbaland, Brandy, Cee-Lo, Ciara, Keyshia Cole, Nas, Twista, and more. Diddy was joined on the production side by such studio stars as Kanye West, Just Blaze, Pharrell Williams, Havoc from Mobb Deep, Will.I.Am from the Black Eyed Peas, and Rich Harrison, among others.

PRESS PLAY comes nearly a decade after Diddy released his first solo project, the #1, seven-time RIAA platinum NO WAY OUT - which earned Grammy Awards for 'Best Rap Album' and 'Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group' (for the classic 'I'll Be Missing You'). In 2004, he earned his third Grammy Award as an artist, for 'Shake Ya Tailfeather,' with Nelly and Murphy Lee, from the Bad Boys II soundtrack.

DIDDY: Diddy Asks Fans To 'Get Off'

Thu, 14 Sep 2006 12:00:00 PDT

To celebrate the upcoming release of PRESS PLAY, Diddy is giving away a Bad Boy prize pack through his 'Get Off' contest held on his myspace. He's asking fans to video tape themselves dancing to Diddy's 'Get Off' then upload the video to myspace and youtube with the tags: 'Get Off' Dance, James Brown, Press Play, and Diddy. Each week the two best clips will be featured on Diddy's myspace. After four weeks, the video clip with the most views will be declared the 'Get Off' Dance Contest winner!

For more information and an exclusive message from Diddy, go to myspace.com/diddy.

DIDDY: Diddy Kicks Off This Year's NFL Season '06

Thu, 07 Sep 2006 12:00:00 PDT

Tune in tonight 9/7 at 8pm to catch Diddy performing at the NFL Kickoff with special guests Danity Kane, Cassie and Yung Joc. This is gonna be the hottest tv performance of the year, so don't wanna miss! It's Bad Boy b*tch!

Diddy's new album PRESS PLAY is in stores everywhere on October 17th on Bad Boy Records. For all the latest on Diddy, check out his official personal myspace page @ www.myspace.com/diddy! See ya there!

DIDDY: Back Off, Get Your Own Diddy!

Fri, 25 Aug 2006 12:00:00 PDT

Not everyone can get their own Diddy, but with the help of MTV, one lucky fan can get someone who resembles Diddy in every way! Catch My Own as one Diddy fanatic finds someone who not only looks like him, but can act and sound just like Diddy. Tune in to MTV this Tuesday, 8/29 at 6pm EST to get your very own Diddy!

For the latest on Diddy, check out his myspace!

DIDDY: Join Diddy At The NFL Opening Kickoff!

Thu, 24 Aug 2006 12:00:00 PDT

Our friends at 1iota.com are looking for diehard Diddy fans to be a part of NFL Opening Kickoff 2006 presented by the NFL & NBC. Kickoff will be taped in Miami Beach, FL on September 7, 2006.

This event is open to the public but if you get tickets at 1iota.com, you'll closer to the stage then the general public. You'll also see performances by: Yung Joc, Cassie, Tego Calderon, Ozomatli and appearances by many NFL players and personalities.

If you want to be a part of this amazing event, visit 1iota.com and choose NFL Opening Kickoff 2006 to request FREE tickets right now! First come, first serve!

IMPORTANT INFO:
- YOU MUST AT LEAST 16 YRS OLD AND BRING A VALID PHOTO ID
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DIDDY: Catch Diddy's 'Come To Me' Premiere

Thu, 10 Aug 2006 12:00:00 PDT

If you missed the premiere of Diddy's hot new video 'Come To Me' featuring Nicole Scherzinger of the Pussycat Dolls last night on BET's Access Granted don't stress! AOL Music has the video to view exclusively for the next 24 hours. So head over to AOL Music NOW, press play and check it out! Get more from Diddy when his new album PRESS PLAY drops on Tuesday, October 17th!

For the latest on Diddy, hit up his myspace page at myspace.com/diddy

DIDDY: All Access To Diddy

Tue, 08 Aug 2006 12:00:00 PDT

A lot can happen on the set of a video shoot with the Bad Boy himself, Diddy. Especially when Diddy's accompanied by none other than the Pussycat Dolls' own Nicole Scherzinger. To find out what went down on the set of the 'Come To Me' video and catch the premiere, tune in to BET's Access Granted tomorrow night 8/9 at 8pm EST. For a more up-close and personal look at Diddy, be sure to stop by his hot new myspace. Get the latest info, most recent pics and videos straight from Diddy himself!

Cop Diddy's new album PRESS PLAY featuring the hit single 'Come To Me' in stores October 17!

DIDDY: Diddy Wants You to Come to Him

Thu, 27 Jul 2006 12:00:00 PDT

Diddy is back and hotter than ever! Don't believe it? Check out his brand new single, 'Come To Me', featuring the very sexy Nicole Scherzinger of The Pussycat Dolls. This is just a glimpse of what you can expect from his upcoming album, PRESS PLAY. Yes, Diddy is at it again! It may be hard to imagine how he finds time to perfect an album of his own, but like everything he produces, you know he won't accept anything less than the best! So watch out, Diddy is coming to you in full force! Check the links below to listen to his first single off PRESS PLAY, in stores this October! For more on this Bad Boy, check out Diddy's all new official myspace page.

'Come To Me' - Diddy ft. Nicole Scherzinger (audio)
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