Atlanta Artist Digit Signs with E1/Royal Bloodline Records in LA

ATLANTA, GA, October 15, 2010 (Press-News.org) After two years and almost one hundred thousand dollars later, Atlanta's own hip hop artist, Seven "Digit" Hughes lands a deal with the leading company in independent music, E1 (formally KOCH Entertainment)/Royal Bloodline Records.

Over the past few weeks, there have been negotiations between several labels and self managed rapper, "Digit" battled as to who to sign with. The business mogul and entertainer found himself in what he called, "A silent auction" between two local independent hip hop labels and prominent industry giant, E1 Entertainment (formally KOCH Entertainment) via Royal Bloodline Records. "They all seemed to have their advantages. But at the end of the day, when a giant like E1 comes your way and they're willing to come to terms that you're good with, how could I say no?" Says Digit.

Music isn't all that occupies his mind. Seven is the founder of the Campaign for the Arts, a national initiative to keep the arts in schools. He also sits on the board of directors for the Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes Foundation as well.

Born in Brooklyn, NY and raised in South Carolina, Seven Hughes, a.k.a. "Digit" was introduced to the entertainment industry as a young child. At the age of three, he was making his mark in modeling and acting. As a pre-teen, he thrilled locals popping to Michael Jackson on the streets of New York.

For Digit, life was more complicated than just dancing and acting. It was a hustle and grind. As a product of a single parent home, he was forced to come up with creative ways to make money to provide himself the pleasures of a "normal" teenager. At age 14 he landed his first job working in the music industry for the South Carolina Record Pool (SCRP), where he learned the ins and outs of the business. That same year, he started a graphic design/printing business (www.7thwonder.com), which still exists today. Digit's been a Boss since his youth.

After the years and sweat he has put into his craft, it was no surprise to his fans when Digit announced on FaceBook and Twitter this past weekend that the deal with E1/Royal Bloodline Records was being signed. "I've had tunnel vision for the past 27 months. I have obsessed about my craft. I've lived it all day, every day," says Digit. "Something within me said that my day would come with this project," he goes on to say. His first mix-tape, The Alter Ego & The Summer of Sum is set to drop this October.

Digit is scheduled to perform for the first time since being signed to E1/Royal Bloodline Records and will also be celebrating the signing on November 13th, 2010 at the Apache Cafe in Atlanta, GA. Doors open at 7pm and his performance will begin at 7:30pm.

Active Charity Participation:

Campaign for the Arts: Founded in 2009, by "Digit", the mission of the Executives and Team of The Campaign for the Arts is to collectively help save the arts in schools worldwide, bring attention to artists of all genres, raise money for schools and not-for-profits and focus on providing solutions to issues that are plaguing our nations and our kids. Visit http://www.campaignforthearts.com for more info.

Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes Foundation (LLF): Headquartered in Stone Mountain, GA, the Lisa Lopes Foundation was developed in 2003. The mission of the LLF is to transform communities by providing access to basic Health, Education, Self-Awareness and Recreational Programs for children living in low-income communities within the US and underdeveloped communities within Central America. LLF programs center on developing and reinforcing life skills in Healthy Lifestyles, Financial Literacy, Career Development, Civic and Social Responsibility, and Cultural Arts and Awareness. Visit http://www.lisalopesfoundation.org for more info.

Harbor Conservatory for the Performing Arts: Harbor Conservatory for the Performing Arts, a division of Boys & Girls Harbor, is now celebrating 40 years of enriching lives through the arts, by offering high caliber, low-cost training in music, dance and theater to children and teens. Located in East Harlem, the Conservatory provides introductory, intermediate and pre-professional training to students ages 4-21. The Conservatory is unique in its focus on talent development through special ensembles, performances, career and college counseling, and placement. Students have been accepted into professional schools and conservatories, and have performed for commercials, sitcoms, public television, and on Broadway. While the Conservatory prepares young people for careers in the arts, it helps those who do not pursue this direction gain the skills they need to succeed in education, employment and positive community life. http://www.harborconservatory.org

About E1:

KOCH Entertainment is the leading and fastest-growing independent music company in the U.S. KOCH's operations encompass record and video labels, music publishing, as well as distribution companies in the U.S. and Canada. KOCH Entertainment is the market leader among independent labels and distributors in both the U.S. and Canada and its record labels had the largest number of Billboard charting albums among independents in recent years.
"I'm excited about being apart of the E1/Royal Bloodline Records family and can't wait to get to work".

For more information on Seven "Digit" Hughes, please visit the following:
twitter.com/digitman7
facebook.com/digitman
digitmanmusic.com