DEC LIFE GROUP LLC/BLACK LAGOON

There's not much good news coming out of the Motor City these days ... until now! Detroit's trio crew Black Lagoon may just well be the stimulus package this country needs. Kain Bang, Empact and Amadeus have been described as having "the soul of a Marvin Gaye, the sex appeal of LL Cool J, and the polish of an Antwerp diamond." (Jetset Magazine). An opening act for Jay-Z, Run DMC, Lil Wayne, De La Soul and Bone Thugs in Harmony, Black Lagoon continues to thrill audiences wherever and whenever they perform. Originally a seven-member group brought together through mutual friends, BL introduced themselves to the world with their freshman album, The Pimp Bones LP. That was in 2004. Four years later, the songwriting, producing and performing group is a lean trio. "Appropriate", the BL says, "as the number "3" represents "completion". BL's Empact, Kain Bang and Amadeus have been grinding in the studio for the last several months tying up loose ends on Certified Stars, their much anticipated album due to drop this year on their own BL record label. Certified Stars represents the synergy of many musical elements. The main ingredient is hip hop but it is sweetened with elements of blues, rock, jazz and gospel creating a sound that is as diverse as its audience. Adding to its innovation, BL has created this outstanding album with live instrumentation. And fans love it! The first single, "Fever" is enjoying much success on multiple radio formats.