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KOCH Records Announces Superstar Summer Lineup With New Releases From Bone Thugs N Harmony, Terror Squad Presents DJ Khaled, Jim Jones, Sizzla and Xzibit

KOCH Records, the #1 independent record company in the U.S., announces its superstar releases for summer 2006.

In June, KOCH Records will release the debut album by Miami DJ/Producer DJ Khaled, "Listennn....The Album," its first Terror Squad album, which includes the monster radio hit, "Holla At Me," featuring Paul Wall, Rick Ross, Pitbull and Fat Joe. Also in June, the label will release the new album by Tha Dogg Pound, "Cali Iz Active." " Cali Iz Active" is the first new Dogg Pound album in 11 years.

In July, the label will release the debut album from Dipset member J.R. Writer, "History in the Making." Having made a name for himself on his own mixtapes ("Writer's Block 1 -- 3") and features on albums by fellow Dipset members Cam'ron and Juelz Santana, J.R. is set to become a superstar in his own right. KOCH Records will also release dancehall favorite Sizzla, titled "The Overstanding" (music inspired by the movie "Shadow Boxer") in July.

Coming in August are new studio albums by Bone Thugs N Harmony, Keith Murray and Dipset member Hell Rell. Referring to Bone Thugs N Harmony, Executive VP and General Manager Alan Grunblatt says, "Bone has never been hotter than with this upcoming record. I've worked with the group for a long time, and this new album is incredible."

Coming in September, KOCH will release Jim Jones' third album, "Summer Was Fun." September also sees the release of rapper/TV Personality Xzibit and Cam'ron's superstar group The Diplomats.

Grunblatt adds, "With new releases by Bone, Dogg Pound, Xzibit, Jim Jones and The Diplomats, KOCH is looking forward to having the biggest third quarter in its history."

Look for more exciting news from KOCH Records soon!

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