NEW YORK, NY--(MARKET WIRE)--Mar 9, 2006 -- Just weeks before dropping his solo effort, "Confidential," on March 21, 2006, M-1's group dead prez (with partner sticman) can be seen in comedian Dave Chapelle's feature documentary, "Dave Chapelle's Block Party." Contrary to rumors, dead prez is in fact still together, and plan on releasing a new album in 2006. In "Dave Chapelle's Block Party," the group performs "Hip Hop" and "Turn Off the Radio," two of their most popular hits. Dead prez has generated a fervent underground following and respect within the hip hop community. Their notoriety is furthered by a reputation for dealing head-on with black power and politics in their music and everyday life.

M-1 has partnered up with famed jazz guitar player and producer Fabrizio Sotti's (Cassandra Wilson) Sotti Records and KOCH Records to release his debut solo LP, "Confidential." The album features Styles P, Q-Tip, K'naan and Cassandra Wilson, among others. M-1's intentions are clear, as he envisions "Confidential" as the next chapter in the book dead prez is writing with their career.

M-1 is currently on a 40-date national tour with Ghostface Killah.

The track listing for "Confidential" is:

1.  One Side (The Anthem)
2.  Early (Feat. Sticman)
3.  Land, Bread & Housing (Feat. My Momma' & Raye)
4.  For You (Feat. Scrap Daddy)
5.  Confidential (Feat. Raye).
6.  Love You Can't Borrow (Feat. Q-Tip & Cassandra Wilson)
7.  5 Elements
8.  Gunslinger
9.  Comrade's Call (feat. Styles P & Bazaar Royale)
10. Don't Put Down Your Flag (Feat. Young Dre')
11. The Beat (Feat. Bang Double)
12. Been Through (Feat. Ghostface & Raye)
13. 'Til We Get There (Feat. K'Naan & Stori James)
14. Too Smart

About KOCH Records

KOCH Records is a division of KOCH Entertainment, the fastest-growing music company and the market leader among independents in North America. The KOCH Entertainment corporate umbrella encompasses the KOCH Records label, KOCH Vision home video, KOCH Music Publishing and KOCH Entertainment Distribution with operations in both the U.S. and Canada. KOCH Records proudly claims the largest number of Billboard charting albums among independents for each of the last five years (2001-2005). For additional info on the KOCH Records label and its roster of artists, please visit www.kochrecords.com

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