
NEW YORK, NY. (Clear Channel Radio) -- Clear Channel Radio�s (NYSE: CCU) Online unit today announced that Jay-Z, one of the most powerful, influential, iconic rappers of all time, will offer his highly anticipated album, “Kingdom Come,” on demand to its audience before its release through its online program, Sneak Peek.
Clear Channel Radio secured this full-length exclusive album premiere, which gives listeners the ability to listen to tracks from Jay-Z�s album all week long, on demand before its release date on Tuesday, November 21st.
“Jay-Z is a label CEO, Nets co-owner, and a phenomenally successful entrepreneur, but when all is said and done, it's about his music,” said Evan Harrison, Executive Vice President of Clear Channel Radio and head of the company�s online unit. “It is a tremendous honor to offer millions of our listeners the chance to first experience 'Kingdom Come' online and on demand.”
Jay-Z�s first album out of retirement brings his freestyling abilities and rhythmic talent to “Kingdom Come.” The album features the hit single, “Show Me What You Got,” and collaborations with some of the industry�s biggest talent, including Timbaland, Nas, Kanye West and Coldplay�s Chris Martin.
Greg Thompson, VP of Radio Promotion, Island Def Jam said, “Reaching a multi-format audience on-air and on-line, Sneak Peek is an essential piece of our marketing roll-out for a historic release like 'Kingdom Come.'"
Jay-Z�s career continues to soar. He is the President and CEO of Def Jam Records, head of Roc-A-Wear, and was recently named co-brand director of Anheuser-Busch�s Budweiser Select. He has sold over 33 million albums worldwide and is the recipient of numerous music industry awards.
This Sneak Peek opportunity will be available beginning today, November 14th, on 223 Clear Channel Radio station Web sites. For more information, log on to www.clearchannelmusic.com.