Juvenile Cuts Ties With Cash Money Again; Signs With Atlantic
Published: Wednesday - July 14, 2004
Words by Jay Casteel
Juvenile (Photo: Atlantic)
New Orleans rapper Juvenile has once again parted ways with Cash Money Records.
After enjoying success with his latest Cash Money release, Juve The Great, and riding high on the charts with his new single "Slow Motion," Juve has jumped ship and signed a long-term solo deal with Atlantic Records, along with a label deal for his imprint UTP Records.
Juve's UTP Records roster includes his group UTP (Juvenile, Skip & Wacko).
"I am thrilled that we were able to bring Juvenile and UTP into the Atlantic fold," said Craig Kallman, Atlantic Records Group Co-Chairman/COO. "We not only welcome Juvenile to Atlantic, but we have the great bonus of bringing his whole crew on board through his own UTP label."
Juve The Great has been certified gold and is nearing platinum sales, while his group UTP is climbing the charts with their new single "Nolia Clap."
Lyor Cohen, Warner Music Group's Chairman & CEO for U.S. Recorded Music, says that by Juve putting his faith in Atlantic, it shows the kind of leadership the Atlantic staff gives to their artists.
"Signing Juvenile sends a clear message that the new Warner Music Group is committed to being a dominant force in the hip-hop community," said Cohen. "The fact that Juvenile has put his trust in Atlantic Records to guide his career is a testament to the incredible leadership of Craig Kallman and the entire Atlantic urban staff."
Juvenile's first Atlantic solo release is due in early 2005.
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