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Regina Cameron
Epicurean Records

Enter a new decade, a new millennium and Independent record labels have never been stronger. Their ability to move quickly and their uncanny sense of the streets have clearly made them forces to be reckoned with. One of this years hottest newcomers epitomizes what independent labels are all about and is rapidly becoming a force on the West Coast...Epicurean Records. The Label, based in Los Angeles began operations in September of 1998. The concept to launch a record label was developed earlier by Demetri Cameron and brother George Cameron, Jr.

 

In 1995, George Jr. died and his younger sister Regina Cameron, stepped into the picture to fulfill her brother's dreams. As things began to progress for the company, Regina once again had to deal with another devastating lost, when her brother and partner Demetri passed away on Easter Sunday of last year.

 

Even in the face of these tragic losses, Regina remained focused and continued to build Epicurean Records into a thriving independent empire and has recently joined forces with pointD.com (Point of Distribution) a start-up eCommerce distribution company focusing on exposing independent artists to global communities.

 

After launching the Label CEO, Regina Cameron along with her dynamic staff first released "PhD." in Digital Surround Sound by Tony -o, an artist from Seattle, debuted at #27 on Billboards Hot Rap Singles chart. They maintained their position for 30 weeks topping the charts at #17 and appearing on Billboards 1999 Special Year-End Issue at #46 in the top 50 Hot Rap Singles category.

 

Regina has lead Epicurean'' premiere artist Tony -o, to over 35,000 (31,500 SoundScan) in sales in just five months. Epicurean Records independently distributed "PhD." (playa hata degree) Maxi-CD and Maxi-Cassette singles sold across the country to independent retailers. This influenced their artist Tony -o's nomination and later recipient of the 1999 Single of the Year Group or Duo by the "Pacific Northwest Music Awards" sponsored in part by BMG and hosted by KUBE (P1 in Seattle, WA.) and Tony B. Promotions.

 

Epicurean has licensed songs from Tony -o's upcoming debut CD album to Evan Greenspan, Inc for the HBO series "Arliess" show title "You Gotta Love This Game" staring John Starks (2 songs), Emmett/Furla Films current feature film "After Sex" (1 song) staring Brooke Shields and Shooting Stars upcoming feature "Road Dogz" (2 songs) staring Jacob Vargas, Clifton Collins, Jr. and Greg Serano.
The Company expects to release two new singles by Summer of the year 2000 and a full length CD. Epicurean currently has three negotiation agreements with artist for future recordings with their fourth in.

 

The Label expects that all of its future recording will feature surround sound and enhanced multimedia capabilities (Enhanced CDs" or E-CDs") and Internet connectivity software.

 

Traditional domestic distribution for the record label is handled by Southern Music Distribution ("SMD"). Regina's plan is to focus primarily on hip hop first and slowly build a roster of R&B, Alternative Rap, as well as Jazz artists. As Epicurean continues to succeed, the Label's projects will lead back into the community in the form of neighborhood programs and scholarships in the memory of George Jr. and Demetri.

 



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