Matthew Knowles press release

"It is apparent that there is a consistent plan by some to create chaos around Beyonce's B'Day album release on Sept 5 in the US. First, it was a petition against the single, “Deja Vu”, then a rumor regarding conflict between Beyonce and Rihanna, seizures caused by the "Ring the Alarm" video, putting out a single to compete with LeToya's album and now to add to all the ridiculous rumors, is my plan to postpone the release of her B'Day album. What will be next? Beyonce's cut off all her hair? Dyed it green? Maybe she's singing the songs in reverse with some hidden subliminal message!

Unfortunately what it shows is that anyone can go on the internet and create rumors and the media in some cases will pick up these stories and run with them which influence the consumer’s perception...

Beyonce has sold over a 140 million records as an artist. Over half sold outside of America. 2500 responses for a petition on the internet (which really represents often the same people responding 2-3 times) go online with a petition regarding “Deja Vu”, and it's national news? Think about that for a minute. 140 million records sold versus 2500 responses about a video. Does that really equate to a major concern? The answer is No!
I couldn't be happier with where “Deja Vu” is on the charts. It’s a Top 10 song on Billboard 100 and #1 on this week’s R&B charts. Mid week numbers in the UK is trending at #1 for the "Deja Vu" single for this week. Records have broken in Japan regarding ringtone sales of “Deja Vu.” It is one of the most ever streamed videos at Yahoo. “Ring The Alarm” was added to TRL on its first day of airing and it is on the R&B charts this week which gives Beyonce two singles on the charts at the same time.

Our plan is to have three singles on the charts together. For this album we have a unique strategy. Rather than concern ourselves with purely chart positioning we are focusing on the combine audiences who are listening and are aware of the singles on the album. That strategy is based on the combine belief of Beyonce, SonyBMG and Music World. This is unique, creative body of work on B'Day (spelling corrected B'Day) and every song is a potential single.

After all what do we know? Some weeklies reviewed "Independent Women" and gave it a "D-" and Beyonce’s first album “Dangerously in Love,” a "D".

And just for the record, Beyonce’s success or failure for me is not based on the number of records she sells. For me it's based on how proud I am that she is a genuine good person (Ask anyone who's worked with her). That she always has a kind word for others. That she is respectful and honest. That she gives back to her community and that she has so much love for her family. That she has grown to be such a leader. And lastly, she has the confidence not to be bothered by these planned distractions."

She should cut her hair actually!

She looks like that freaky alien from that movie from mars!

This dude is incredibly insecure about his daughter's album, having to mention the online petition and her much exaggerated record sales.

What kind of press release is this for an album? Very unprofessional.

jayaredee said:

Thanks God we have Joe Simpson!




My Jessica has nice boobs!

Mr. Knowles said:

grow a set.




[Edited 8/25/06 7:35am]

Handclapsfingasnapz said:

jayaredee said:

The fact that he even addressed this... then underscores the fact that the petition is signed by 2500 measly people. Why bother.

LeToya is the one to blame!

Mr Knowles...B'day has leaked!

jayaredee said:

i mean c'mon now, matty-boy, you should know by now that not everyone is a fan of yer daughter. this "press release" comes off as a parent mad at all the kiddies who pick on their child (who's gotten a lotta gold stars, supposedly) in class.

Is there a link to the press release?

is this for real? if it is...i feel sorry for this man...his obviously dellusional.

Im not really sure what Matthews problem is. Rumours? First of all Beyonce benefits from all the Media coverage she gets, now for the first time she has some negative things that you dont like so you are upset, well i have two words for you, Mariah Carey. Just to associate yourself with this woman between the years of 2001-2003 got you negatvie press, the point is in this industry when you are SO BIG there is going to come a time that the press and the rumours are not going to be what you want them to be. Also to roll out how much you have sold and things like that and then point at how you dont care about numbers, so which is it? Also the 3 single theory is not unique, its what Rihanna has right now, Universal has released a 3rd single to radio not sure of the name, but she still has SOS and Unfaithful charting high, so this looks even more like a competetion once again between the two. Its called Drama to seel you record, using the media that you complain about to help you out.

Between Rhianna and LeToya I guess they're getting a little nervous.

She'll be alright once she puts her Freekum dress on.

miguelbulcao said:

I like the drums on "Freakum Dress"

BlaqueKnight said:

So do I. Reminds me a lot of Toni's Take This Ring in music and content. I know he gets hated on but I sorta like Rich's dramatic arrangements.

lastdecember said:

I think his problem is hes trying to be a father. Hes mistake was exploiting his daughter to sell records instead of raising her, now hes trying to protect his daughter and its too late.

JackieBlue said:

If Matthew is actually being honest about his "plan of attack" then I bet the next single will be "Green Light". It reminds me of Nelly's "Hot In Here" mixed with her own "Crazy". What's funny is that she seems to be taking the direction that Amerie started with "One Thing".
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Duggs said:

Bingo!

They do say all is fair in love and war.

Well I say, all is fair in sticking up to your child(right or wrong).

Matthew is a lil' bit extreme with this press release but hey, I don't see him sitting down in a corner counting his fingers and letting all the madness taking a toll on his kid while he's being quite.

Not saying I agree with his method but its funny to me how ya'll judging him when you would've done the same shit(if even MORE) for you child(if you are in fact, a parent).

We gotta except the fact that pops can do the most DERANGED shit in order to protect their children.

And pops(who push their famous kids) are the most dysfunctional ones at that.

that would be dope

Although she's young. At age 24 Beyonce is a grown woman. Matthew Knowles needs to let his daughter defend herself. I know that he's her manager etc. But it seems like everytime there's a problem with her, other people are left to do the talking.

jayaredee said:

I agree. He shouldn't have even bothered putting that out there. It's silly.

ThePunisher said:

ITA

Beyonce never has to defend herself. When she was ambushed by PETA, her mama and her sister were the ones that did the talking for her. When DC was interviewed on Prime Time Live a few years ago, Beyonce was asked a tough question(I can't recall what it was), Kelly immediately jumped in an answered the question for her while she sat looking like a deer stuck in headlights.

ThePunisher said:

exactly. if i had a kid her age, i woulda stopped defending her a long time ago. she ain't 6 years old anymore, she's a grown-assed woman.

Freakum Dress reminds me of an Amerie track.

I don't believe that 140 mill sells lie...

ABeautifulOne said:

That's why record sales don't even mean anything anymore. Everyone is starting to make them up now in days, it's ridiculous.

It's not even that 140 million is an exaggeration, it's as you said. A lie.