Japan to Host the World-Premier Release of Boyz II Men's New Studio Album

Pony Canyon of Japan's Fuji Sankei Communication Group, the entertainment leader in the world's second largest media market, will play host to the world-launch of Boyz II Men's forthcoming studio album, THROWBACK, Volume One.

"We decided to release our new Throwback Volume 1 album in Japan first -- because of all our fans around the world -- our Japanese fans have been unequivocally loyal. By releasing here first we are saying thank you for always being there for us," says Nathan Morris of Boyz II Men.

This unconventional deal was crafted-together by Taku Nagashima, President of 1st Concept Entertainment, Inc., (1CE) the exclusive Asia Territory licensee, in association Mataichiro Yamamoto, Japan's decorated movie Producer and President of Tristone Entertainment, Inc., and legendary music executive Mr. Osamu Sato, the President of Pony Canyon, Japan, who is thrilled about premiering the project in his territory.

According to Nate Morris, Wanya Morris and Shawn Stockman of Boyz II Men, the THROWBACK, Volume One is their personal tribute to the songs and artists that influenced and shaped their artistry. The album contains revered interpretations of recordings by Al Green, Debarge, Isley Brothers, Stylistics, Michael Jackson, Hall & Oats and others.

As the undisputed "Kings of R&B" in Japan, it is appropriate Boyz II Men's THROWBACK, Volume One album premiers in Japan. The album is set to release during the first week of April, the first week of the new fiscal year for corporations in Japan.

Taku Nagashima, the President of 1CE says, "We anticipate that Japan will be a great launching pad for the global success this album deserves. It's possible because Boyz II Men are progressive-thinkers and eager to try something different. We have the right ingredients, talent and people in place to make this a successful venture -- most of all because of the great fans Boyz II Men enjoy throughout Asia."

"We are thrilled to be associated with 1CE and Pony Canyon on this new venture. Music is our thing and we are thrilled to have the support and love from not only 1CE and Pony Canyon but also the great people of Japan and throughout Asia," says Shawn Stockman of Boyz II Men

Wright Entertainment Group, the exclusive management company for Boyz II Men, announced commitments for a summer concert tour in Asia in support of the new release.

The THROWBACK, Volume One Album is Boyz II Men's eighth release. They have sold in excess of 60 million albums worldwide over the past 12 years. Boyz ll Men have earned a host of global industry awards, including Grammys, American Music Awards, World Music Awards, NAACP Image Awards, and Soul Train Music Awards. The Boyz II Men and Mariah Carey duet ("One Sweet Day") is the longest running charted song ever. Fittingly, the group received the RIAA Century Award as the best-selling R&B Group of the entire Century.

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