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H.R. of Bad Brains Set to Release Two New Singles from Upcoming Solo Album 'Hey Wella'

Bad Brains' H.R. releases new song "Did I Tell You" off his new album "Hey Wella" on August 5, 2008 following with a release of title track "Hey Wella" on August 19th.

Washington, DC (Billboard Publicity Wire) August 2, 2008 -- H.R., legendary front-man of Bad Brains, will be releasing two new singles of his new album "Hey Wella." The first single titled, "Did I Tell You" will be released on August 5, 2008 with the title track "Hey Wella" following up with an August 19, 2008 release via all digital retail outlets including iTunes, Yahoo, emusic.com, among other sites. The official digital album release date is set for September 30, 2008, while in-store availability has yet to be announced.

Of the new album H.R. shares, "I feel like this album should be my best solo effort to date. I am bringing in vibes from reggae and blending them with my tastes in hardcore rock- this is one of best manuscripts to date."

Though reggae is the main focus on HR's solo material, he showcases his musical genius, impressive singing, and dynamic performances by exploring the worlds of hardcore and hip-hop beats as well. This new album is HR's most recent contribution to fans everywhere and many agree is his best work of art to date. Music written by Grant "OG" Garretson (drums and guitar) and produced by a three time Grammy winner, David Darlington, "Hey Wella" is one of the most highly anticipated albums to be released in years.

For more information, visit his MySpace page at http://www.myspace.com/hrofficial or visit his label DC Hardcore at www.dchardcore.com.

For all media inquiries please contact Mona Loring or Jordyn Borczon of MLC PR at contact@monaloring.com or 818-706-8080.

About HR:
Paul "HR" Hudson is the legendary frontman of Bad Brains. Noted as the pioneers of hardcore punk, Bad Brains put out over fifteen albums throughout their career, landing them as #99 on VH1's 100 Greatest Artists of Hard Rock, and placing HR #38 in Swindle Magazine's 100 Most Notable Icon's of our Generation. Many of today's popular artists such as Beastie Boys, Nirvana, Red Hot Chili Peppers, 311, Sublime, Lil Jon, P.O.D., System of a Down, Def Tones owe their present careers to the style invented by HR and the Bad Brains. HR is now coming back into the spotlight as a solo artist, with his new full length album "Hey Wella" to be released September 30, 2008. Music written by Grant "OG" Garretson (drums and guitar) and produced by a three time Grammy winner, David Darlington, "Hey Wella" is one of the most highly anticipated albums to be released in years.

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