As an integral member of Urban Pop quartet B2K, Raz B stood tall as one his genre’s strongest contributors.
Upon the group’s demise, the years that followed saw his brand scarred by a number of horrific revelations to unearth from his childhood and those closest to him. Now, after relocating to China, the ‘Bump Bump Bump’ vocalist is plotting a return to the music industry….and has called on his remaining fans to help him do just that.
Details below…
In a message posted on the star’s official Facebook page, the following explained:
“Raz Soldiers!
As you know, Raz B was invloved in a near death experience when he fell through a glass window and injuried his hand it has been almost 2 years now of him being on tour in China.
And now he is back ready to make more music, and share all of it with his fans who’s been holding him down since day one Before returning to America, Raz B wants to thank all of his fans all over the world, that’s why we are launching this new project Raz B’s debut album in France.
Every since he was in B2k Raz has always wanted to go to France, Now it is finally about to happen. With this project it is to fund and launch the album in France, with the hope and the will to release it all over the world.
Just because the project is happeing in France does not mean we don’t need you!
In fact, we’d like to include all the fans possible: Europeans, Americans, Asians etc we are all part of Raz Million!, Succeeding in France will lead to Europe and hopefully, all over the world again, to meet with all of you!
The project is managed by My Major Company (and produced by Kameleon Music Group), “MMC” is a new platform in Europe, just like KickStarter in USA. It means that we are building this project with you.
Every “backers” will get a reward, so here is the list:
http://www.mymajorcompany.com/projects/raz-b-premier-album-enfrance (To translate; please select“English” down the page)
For 15€ (19USD): You will get an exclusive signed T-shirt, + A chance to have access for the first showcase in Paris. We’ll pick 16 names amongst all the contributors.
For 30€ (38USD): You will get the pack (T-shirt + The physical Album + 3 signed exclusive photos) + 1 chance to have access for the first showcase in Paris. Again we’ll pick 16 names.
For 50€ (64USD)*: The pack + a full access for the showcase in Paris.
For 250€(324 USD)*: The pack + a “Meet & Great” pass access after the showcase (1 access for you and one of your friends)
For 500€(648 USD)*: The pack (without a proper Meet & Great because we’ll make sure for you to spend some time with Raz) + An afternoon on the set of the first music clip + A chance to be a part of the video + 1 showcase access for you and one of your friends
For 1000€(1300 USD)*: Album (+ Exclusives photos, + T-shirt) + You’ll be able to spend an entire day with Raz B and to follow him in all his rendez-vous! + 1 showcase access for you and one of your friends.
*Flights and Hotels are not included. Meals will be covered for the day with Raz B, same on the set of the music video clip.
If those are too expensive, if you do not want a reward and are still willing to donate;(even 1USD!) it will be most welcome!
We need 9000€ (11000 USD), this money will be invested into the Marketing and Communication Budget. If we fail in gathering this amount then “MMC” will refund you automatically.
At this time, what we can say is that Raz B is currently discussing with some big names of the music industry! When we will officially start to record, as a backer you will personally be kept in touch!
Feel free to give a contribution, even a small one because it will help. Raz loves everyone of you guys, and now it’s time to go hard and show your support!
The page: http://www.mymajorcompany.com/projects/raz-b-premieralbum-en-france (To translate; please select“English” down the page)
If you need more information; please contact Loïc: sartor.loic@gmail.com“
With Omarion being the only member of B2K to succeed in launching a semi-successful solo run, it’ll be interesting to see how Raz’ sound has developed since the plug was pulled on the group.
Of course, while the bulk of the criticism aimed at him lay in his seemingly ‘nutty’ nature, it’ll also be interesting to see how a relaxed and far more ‘together’ Raz handles the inevitable mess his comeback will be sure to reignite.
For, while it was all too easy for some to laugh at ramblings of an alleged mad man when the performer first came forward with abuse he allegedly faced as a child, he really is one ‘Fix My Life’ episode away from changing the world’s perception of him…and wreaking havoc for those he- and a number of others believe- got away with murder.