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September 2010

To celebrate their 20th anniversary, Mint Condition has signed a deal with Shanachie Entertainment to release their new studio album in February 2011.

With new groups flopping as they arrive, Mint Condition has proven to be one of the most loved and revered R&B bands to emerge in the past couple of decades.

The group has recorded half a dozen successful studio albums, with over a dozen hit singles and collaborated with everyone from Janet Jackson, Alicia Keys and Jill Scott to Charlie Wilson (Gap Band) and Maurice White (Earth, Wind & Fire). Well- known hits include “Breakin’ My Heart (Pretty Brown Eyes),” “What Kind of Man Would I Be,” and “U Send Me Swingin.”

“We are extremely excited about our deal with Mint Condition,” states Shanachie Entertainment General Manager, Randall Grass. “Mint Condition is the only group to emerge during the past couple of decades who truly carries on the great tradition of self-contained R&B bands. It is a great fit because the group brings together a consistent track record of high-quality music-making with plenty of radio hits but yet has proven to be viable over the years as a touring act. Mint Condition will be a top priority for Shanachie and they will get the personal attention and focus they deserve.”

Mint Condition’s current line up features original members lead singer Stokley Williams , bassist Ricky Kinchen, guitarist Homer O'Dell, pianist Larry Waddell and keyboardist/saxophonist Jeffrey Allen. Original member keyboardist Keri Lewis is still connected with the band and sometimes makes appearances.

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[Edited 9/15/10 16:10pm]

Adding that to my list of "must haves"

This is awesome news for me......MC rocks & I will be first in line for 2 copies of the new release.

Yassssssssss!

OMGOMGOMGOMGOMG!!! Love these dudes! Will definitely support.

Great news. Look forward to it next year.

I applaud them for staying together at a time when most bands, especially R&B bands, split up after roughly ten years.

NEW Mint Condition "Caught My Eye" LIVE at Yoshi's in San Fransisco Sept 3-5 2010

never heard of them until this summer when i saw them opening for Prince

i wasn't impressed frankly and they were playing way too loud

Dewrede said:

never heard of them until this summer when i saw them opening for Prince

i wasn't impressed frankly and they were playing way too loud

That's cool, You'll just continue to miss out on some great music like this.

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SuXedjT5w3c [/youtube]

DNickz said:

NEW Mint Condition "Caught My Eye" LIVE at Yoshi's in San Fransisco Sept 3-5 2010

This is tight. Only as MC can deliver.

Love the steel pan.

My all time favorite band.

Can't wait!

I hope some tour dates will be added to commensorate with this!!!!

DNickz said:

NEW Mint Condition "Caught My Eye" LIVE at Yoshi's in San Fransisco Sept 3-5 2010

U are the MAN!

Thanks.

regcart said:

This is awesome news for me......MC rocks & I will be first in line for 2 copies of the new release.

U will be 2nd in line........behind me. lol.............

Dewrede said:

never heard of them until this summer when i saw them opening for Prince

i wasn't impressed frankly and they were playing way too loud

Seriously please give them a listen. It really must have been an off night for them, they are excellent live and have been performing together for years. Hopefully u will change your mind about them...

*swoons*