Who will be the next Reggae Bad Boy?

Bad Boy CEO Sean 'Diddy' Combs says he plans to sign more reggae/dancehall artistes to his Bad Boy Entertainment label, after seeing the potential of local star Elephant Man.
Diddy, in a statement sent to The STAR, says he wants to work with more danchall acts and seems confident that dancehall music has the potential to reach higher heights. "The dancehall audience is a worldwide audience," he said. "We love the music and we have to give the reggae artistes an avenue to express themselves through Bad Boy Entertainment."
The hip hop impressario who recently joined heads with one of dancehall's most energetic acts, Elephant Man, describes Ele as "one of the greatest entertainers in his genre of music." "When I saw him at Madison Square Garden ripping down the stage, I knew that he was the one. He will be a great addition to our team," Diddy Said.
Bad Boy Entertainment has begun to collaborate with VP Records to market and distribute Elephant Man's music across the globe. This will be the confirmation of a long time interest in dancehall and reggae music.
"Bad Boy has always been interested, since Dolly My Baby by Super Cat featuring myself and Biggie. Elephant Man happened to have the personality, energy, star power, and veteran stage presence that we love so much," Diddy said.
An overjoyed Elephant Man plans to release his new album in the spring of 2007. His album was to have been released in summer of 2006 but was delayed due to the deal with Bad Boy.
As a part of the Bad Boy family, Ele is currently working on a remix with Diddy for his upcoming album and he will accompany Diddy on tour for his new album Press Play.
Ele's first performance on the tour will be in Connecticut with Diddy and fellow rap artiste Ludacris. He has further cemented his position by doing a collaboration with Nicole Scherzinger of the Pussy Cat Dolls for the song Come Gimme. "Puffy requested the remix, him want me on it. Me and dem have that kind of relationship. He's even planning on calling an official press conference, but him doing his own promotions first," said Elephant Man.
Elephant Man maintains that he will continue doing the brand of dancehall music that has signified his style. He claims that Bad Boy signed him knowing he did dancehall music and that it has potential. He doesn't plan to change.
The 'Energy God' plans to take his music to another level by working hard to achieve his goal. "I expect a lot, him (Diddy) a one hard worker, his artistes haffi work hard too. Promotions count and him haffi do a lot of it, I'm a workaholic so it will work," Ele said.
Ele's positive attitude seems to have made a big impression on the hip hop mogul as Diddy stated "we will be signing more reggae artistes."

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Yes, It's true! Elephant Man is a Bad Boy!!!!!!

Bad Boy Records Inks Landmark Deal with VP Records and Dancehall Superstar
Elephant Man

Sean “Diddy” Combs of Bad Boy Worldwide Entertainment announced today a landmark deal with reggae/dancehall music label VP Records to market and distribute dancehall superstar, Elephant Man.

“Elephant Man is one the greatest entertainers in his genre of music. When I
saw him at Madison Square Garden ripping down the stage, I knew that he was the
one. He will be a great addition to our team,” Sean “Diddy” Combs said. The
first release from Elephant Man under the new Bad Boy/VP Records venture is
slated for spring 2007 with a single and video expected in early 2007.
Known for his high-energy live performances, Elephant Man a/k/a O’Neil Bryan is
one of the few dancehall acts to crossover into mainstream music.
Collaborations with Diddy, Cassie, Rhianna, Busta Rhymes, Shaggy, Mya, and long
time collaborator Lil’ Jon, are expected on his upcoming release. In addition
to the new CD in the works, Elephant Man will also hit the road as a supporting
act on Diddy’s world tour to begin in February 2007 in support of Diddy’s new
album “Press Play,” in stores this October.

A protégé of dancehall king, Bounty Killer, Elephant Man signed with VP Records
in 2003 and crossed over into the pop mainstream with his hit single “Pon Di
River” and collaborations with The Ying Yang Twinz, Lil’ Jon and Twista.
Regarding the joint venture with Bad Boy, Elephant Man, known to fans as the
Energy God, remarked: “Ya know we are excited to work with P. Diddy, the vibes
are there, and with this combo we are gonna take dancehall to another level.
I’m looking forward to dropping (the album) and the promotion, cuz Diddy is
creative, and with him and the Energy God together…It’s gonna be madness!”

Willie Daniels of VP Records commented: “Elephant Man has collaborated with
many international stars, Lil’ Jon, Janet Jackson, Will Smith, and Mariah Carey
to name a few, but I have never seen him so motivated to succeed. This
collaboration is a natural progression in his career as an artist and
entertainer.”

Bad Boy Records GM, Harve Pierre added, It’s a pleasure working with Elephant
and VP Records and I know that it will be a great experience.”

VP Records, established in 1979 as a retail store, is the largest independent
label for new Jamaican music in the United States, and holds a predominant
position in the influential hip-hop-flavored dancehall niche. The 2002 release
Sean Paul’s debut on VP Records catapulted the Jamaica-born reggae artist into
a multi-platinum household name.

Bad Boy Worldwide Entertainment (BBWEG) is one of the world’s pre-eminent urban
entertainment companies. Bad Boy ventures include more than music and encompass
a broad range of businesses including recording, music publishing, artist
management, and television and film production and the Sean John clothing line.
Bad Boy Records is home to hip hop legend the late Notorious B.I.G., as well as
current chart toppers Danity Kane, Yung Joc, Cassie, B5, Boyz N Da Hood, Cheri
Dennis, Christian Daniel, and 8Ball & MJG.

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