Sho ‘Nuff Records
CEO/producer Jazze Pha and Goodie Mob group member Cee-Lo have linked up with
Capital Records to release their debut collaboration Happy Hour.
"It was inevitable that we would do a project," Jazze Pha told AllHipHop.com.
“When we came together to do Happy Hour, we both knew exactly what
the other was wanting to bring to the table, so that in itself was worth the time,
to see what type of genius would come out of our minds."
Happy Hour, which features collaborations with artists Nate Dogg, Mannie
Fresh and The P#### Cat Dolls, will be a mixture of new school Hip-Hop with old
school funk.
The album also includes guest appearances by R&B veterans
Keith Sweat and Aaron Hall, which was a memorable experience for Cee-Lo.
"I just feel grateful that [Keith Sweat and Aaron Hall]
even wanted to do the album," Cee-Lo said. "For them to step into
the studio and record with us and even know who we are is amazing and something
we will never forget."
Besides the collaboration for Happy Hour, Cee-Lo and Jazze Pha are
both staying busy with other projects.
Cee-Lo, whose daughter was featured on the hit MTV “Sweet
Sixteen," is in talks with MTV about a new reality show starring his family.
"We are in talks right now," Cee-Lo told AllHipHop.com. "It is
definitely something that I would love to do again and something that we are
working out right now."
Cee-Lo is also working with famed producer Danger Mouse to release a new solo
project entitled Gnarls Barkley, as well as an untitled Goodie Mob
reunion album.
Jazze Pha, who is label head at Sho ‘Nuff Records, has a role
in the upcoming film “Jelly Beans,” which was written by Dallas
Austin, Tina Chism ("Drumline"), Antwone Fisher ("Antwone Fisher")
and others.
The flick is being
directed by Chris Robinson and also stars T.I.
"I play a DJ in the film," Jazze said. "It was cool because it
wasn’t some cameo where I was playing me, I was really acting. This is definitely
something that I am going to take seriously. I am in the process now of taking
classes and reviewing scripts, to make sure that I choose what’s right for me."
Besides acting Jazze Pha is also preparing the upcoming sophomore effort from
Ciara and his new artist, Tone Tone.
"I am firm believer that as long as you love what you do, it’s not real
work," Jazze continued. “[With} the stuff that’s coming out of Sho
‘Nuff, people best to get ready. We aren’t holding nothing back."
Happy Hour hits stores February 14th, 2006.