On his arrival to Earth from the little known planet Psychofunkadelia, Supa Soul Brotha Del was fortunate enough to encounter The Professor who, along with his trusted friend Malamas and young assistant Talbert, was devoted to the study of the Legend of the Groove in an East London attic. Thus were The Neutronics formed and the Spaceship constructed.
“The lawsuit filed on February 3, 2010 by Hidden Beach Recordings against Jill Scott has no legal merit and misrepresents the history of Ms. Scott’s relationship with the label,” the statement reads. “Jill Scott has the legal right to terminate her recording contract with Hidden Beach Recordings under California’s 7-year rule, where she had been a recording artist for more than 10 years. During her time at Hidden Beach Recordings, she released several highly successful albums. At this time, with many creative projects in the works which include music, film and television roles and product development, Ms. Scott looks forward to continuing to further her artistry and building the Jill Scott brand in other creative environments.”
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According to music mastermind and executive producer Jimmy “Henchmen” Rosemond, the hitmaking duo Groove Theory is back together and currently working on their reunion album. “It’s going well,” said Rosemond, whose Czar Entertainment firm also manages the likes of L.A. rapper, The Game. “They haven’t worked together in so long, and like most groups that break up, they’ve come into their own, so it’s almost like sharing that spotlight again, but it’s coming along. I’m excited.”
The world was first introduced to the velvety vocals of sultry singer-songwriter Amel Larrieux and the soulful sounds of producer-musician Bryce Wilson (formerly of Mantronix) in the fall of 1995. Collectively known as Groove Theory, their self-titled debut album and its lead single, “Tell Me,” along with the earlier release that summer of D’Aneglo’s “Brown Sugar,” formed the vanguard of what would become known as the Neo-Soul movement that ushered in the likes of Maxwell, Erykah Badu, and later, Musiq Soulchild, Jill Scott, and India.Arie.
Groove Theory’s first single and album were both RIAA gold-certified, but there was to be no follow-up disc. After a couple of soundtrack appearances—“Never Enough” on Love Jones in March of 1996 and “It’s Alright” on Sunset Park that April—the group drifted apart. Larrieux formally exited the group in 1999, releasing her debut solo single “Get Up” in October, the same month the Groove Theory album had dropped four years prior. She made her solo debut with 2000’s Infinite Possibilities, and has since released three albums, Bravebird in 2004, Morning in 2006, and a jazz standards album, Lovely Standards in 2007. She also appeared on the soundtracks for Barbershop in a duet with Glenn Lewis in 2002 and Tyler Perry’s Why Did I Get Married with “No One Else” in 2005.
After Larrieux’s departure, Bryce continued on with Groove Theory, adding Makeda Davis as lead singer, but the reconfigured group failed to gain traction and put out a largely unnoticed EP, 4 Shure, in 2000 before officially disbanding in 2001. In 2003, he joined with Rosemond to found Czar Entertainment. Bryce continued his production, working with the likes of Mary J. Blige, Beyonce, and Toni Braxton and being involved in the creation of records that have sold tens of millions. Wilson also pursued an acting career that most notably included the role of James in 2005’s Beauty Shop.
Rosemond expects new Groove Theory joints to become public very soon. “In about two months, real light promo through the Internet and see how radio and people react to it,” says Rosemond. For him, although he’s literally and figuratively guiding “The Game,” there will always be a special place for Groove Theory. “It’s exciting to me because I started with them,” says Rosemond. “If I can make that work again that’ll be a complete circle for me because I don’t know how long I’m going to be in this music business. I just kind of think that 20 years in any business, you have to start thinking about your exit. If I can come full circle and do something real nice and good with them, I’d be very happy.”
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R&B star Jill Scott has been sued by her longtime record label, which has accused her of pulling out halfway through a six-album record contract.SOURCE
Industry paper The Hollywood Reporter said Hidden Beach Records is seeking damages for the money it would have made from the rest of the deal.
The complaint, filed at the Los Angeles Superior Court, said it was "shocked by her decision" to leave the label.
Ms Scott also stars in the TV series The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency.
In 2007 the Grammy award-winning star made her cinematic debut in the film Hounddog, before starring in Why Did I Get Married? later the same year.
She went on to win the lead role in The No 1 Ladies' Detective Agency.
'Incredibly talented'
The legal action states that Hidden Beach's founder, Steve McKeever, helped launch Ms Scott's career, but was dumped in October after more than 10 years of collaboration. "Hidden Beach is shocked by her decision, not only because Scott has apparently chosen to leave the Hidden Beach family, but also because Scott is contractually required to deliver three more albums to Hidden Beach."
Since breaking onto the scene with the double-platinum selling Who Is Jill Scott? album in 2000, Ms Scott's studio albums have generated millions in revenue.
Hidden Beach's alleged damages remain unspecified, but under California law they could total several million dollars.
Mr McKeever said he paid Ms Scott generous advances when he was not required to, allowed her to keep merchandising revenue and paid a large sum of money to fund a concert DVD that the singer later asked not be released.
"Hidden Beach feels that Jill Scott is an incredibly talented artist," the company's lawyer, Lawrence Hinkle, said.
"No one regrets that this lawsuit had to be filed more than Hidden Beach, but its hands were tied and it
had no other option."
Ms Scott was unavailable to comment.
