{{{BrownMark - Former bassist for Prince to release third album
press-release

BrownMark - Former bassist for Prince, to release third solo album:
'It's Been A While'

Minneapolis - BrownMark, former bass player for Prince and the Revolution, today announced that his third solo album -- 'It's Been A While' -- will be released on Tuesday, August 27th. The CD will be available at Best Buy, Sam Goody, and other retail outlets, as well as BrownMark's website ( http://www.crypticmusic.com ). The website also offers BrownMark's biography, information about his new band, Cryptic, a list of upcoming public appearances, and concert dates. }}}

'It's Been A While' represents a new stage of evolution for the
talented musician, who is equally comfortable playing the role of
writer, arranger, producer and engineer. His heart-pounding,
up-tempo beats stir the soul, and his ballads envelop listeners and
ease them into a state of altered awareness.

'Music is art, an expression of what one feels inside, said
BrownMark. 'It shouldn't be governed by rules, politics and
budgets. Like beautiful works of art, cherished relationships, or
anything that bestows happiness, the only rule is to have fun.'

In addition to releasing his third solo album, BrownMark has formed
his own independent record company called Cryptic Music Group.
Recognising what he refers to as a 'paradigm shift' in the music
industry, this unique entrepreneur has joined forces with a dynamic
group of business minds. Together, they are working to provide
opportunities for the 'little guys' to make a mark in the once
close-knit record industry. With the Internet and countless
distribution alternatives knocking at his door, BrownMark feels
it's his time!

BrownMark's career spans over two decades. He has shared the stage
with a stunning line-up of top-flight musicians: Prince, Stevie
Wonder, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Sting, Bruce Springsteen, The Rolling
Stones, and Salt 'n' Pepa, to name just a few.

BrownMark made his professional debut in 1981, on Prince's
'Controversy' tour. For seven and a half years, he honed his
skills as a bassist for Prince and the Revolution and became well
known for his funky bass playing. Prince was quoted in a Rolling
Stone article that 'without BrownMark on bass,' he would 'take the
bass out of the music.' BrownMark received two Grammy Awards and
two American Music Awards for his contributions to the 'Purple
Rain' soundtrack.

Web site: http://www.crypticmusic.com


Jacqui Thompson of Liquid Music, +1-612-659-1665


I wonder if he still wears jerry curl?
[This message was edited Thu Aug 8 22:15:52 PDT 2002 by Xtreme]