By: Kevin Bigley
Published: Jan. 23, 2007 - New York, New York

As one of the newest R&B artists to burst onto the scene and sign to Atlantic Records, Grammy-nominated singer and songwriter Musiq Soulchild is preparing for the release of his eagerly anticipated label debut, Luvanmusiq in March.

Soulchild has received a lot of attention over the years because of his unique style that many describe as perhaps a mixture of 70's soul, classic funk grooves, and Hip Hop swagger.

"I'm excited to be an Atlantic recording artist for the simple fact that it's a label of great tradition and legacy, which has been responsible for signing some of the greatest artists of all time -- from Ray Charles, Led Zeppelin, and John Coltrane to Gerald Levert, T.I., and James Blunt," said Musiq Soulchild. "Just to be added to this great list of artists is enough in itself. I look forward to working with the Atlantic team to continue the legacy."

"I am thrilled to welcome Musiq into the Warner Music Group and Atlantic family," said Warner Music Group Executive Vice President Kevin Liles. "I had the pleasure of working with Musiq during my career at Island Def Jam Music Group, and he is without a doubt one of the most creative, inspirational, humble, and important soul singers of his generation."

The album's first single, "Buddy," has already received a good number of radio spins, and he will be following up with a video that is slated to drop in February.

Musiq Soulchild is also partnering with Courvoisier to launch his new album as part of the House of Courvoisier (HOC) Music Room Tour. Kicking off in Chicago on March 8th, Musiq Soulchild will play ten cities across the country, performing live at a series of intimate HOC concerts.