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ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT
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ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT: General Info

Member Since

7/23/2005

Band Website

www.arresteddevelopmentmusic.com

Band Members

Location	Atlanta, GA
MySpace URL	MySpace.com/ArrestedDevelopmentMusic
Management	Joe Lamont
Booking	Vagabond Booking / Agency Group
Layout Design	Design By The Kitsch
Label	Vagabond Records & Tapes

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Record Label

Vagabond Records & Tapes

Type of Label

Indie

Upcoming Shows

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Nov 20 2009

10:30P

Hollywood Park

Inglewood, California

Dec 27 2009

5:20P

Billbaord Live Tokyo

Tokyo

Dec 29 2009

5:30P

Billboard Live - Tokyo

Tokyo

Dec 30 2009

5:30P

Billboard Live

Osaka

Dec 31 2009

5:30P

Billboard Live

Osaka

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About ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT

“Our mindset, our music, our stage show and our sense of urgency are stronger than ever before" - Speech

STRONG (AD’s New ALBUM) is that perfect mix between heavy and light, thought provoking and fun. It's a blend that only ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT can bring to Hip Hop & jam. It's the return of people’s music, and even if you weren’t the people the music was intended for, you can still feel it – it offers a deep human connection, through sonic celebration.

STRONG is a more musical offering than any other previous AD release. The band shines more than ever before, funky pop jams like, "The World is Changing" show a side of AD that only live fans usually get to hear or quirky songs like, "Haters" which hints at musical styles of groups such as Queen. "We have been trying to match the energy of our live shows to our recordings every since we started. Now we finally got it! We’re fired up!", says Speech. We’ve experimented with different time signatures and grooves more than any other record in the past.”

The album is produced by Speech, recorded at the Podium. (The same studio that cranked out Speech solo hits like: "Spiritual People", "The Hey Song" and "Like Marvin Gaye Said". The songs were primarily written by the entire group except Baba Oje' whose been recuperating after an unfortunate fall during a recent tour in France.

Every song on STRONG shows the musical prowess of a group that refuses to fit into the “just add water” normalcy of today’s hip-hop.

The group was founded in the late '80s by rapper Speech who decided to make the transition to a more positive, afro-centric viewpoint after hearing Public Enemy. Not to mention, his mother has owned a community newspaper every since Speech was 7 years old. Each member had a deep belief in music and helping those who have less opportunity to grow. Arrested Development's debut album, 3 Years, 5 Months & 2 Days in the Life Of... produced the hits "Tennessee” ,"People Everyday"(a rewrite of Sly's "Everyday People") and "Mr. Wendal" sparked the album to sell over four million copies. If winning MTV music & video awards in the early nineties, plus Grammys for Best Rap Album and Best New Artist wasn't enough, the group also was named Rolling Stone's Band of the Year 1993. Accolades poured in from their live show to their political activism. Arrested Development soon returned with the Grammy nominated Zingalamaduni (1994), which some reviews hailed as a major work, then the group suddenly took a 5-year hiatus, none the less releasing new material was always in their plans, so starting with the new millennium the band went back to what they do best...LIFE MUSIC!

Since their last release in 2005 they’ve added a new face. Newest member, Tasha Larae (28 yrs old) met Speech at a church function in Atlanta and was asked to tour with the group. She may end up being a permanent member in the coming months. She'll be replacing Nicha who was featured on the groups’ last album two albums.

A.D. respects women, promotes family, spirituality and male responsibility. Their music addresses consciousness, the earth, African self-determination and love. They call their live shows celebrations and you won’t want to miss their show, which is among the best in the industry. They were the first African - American artists to donate money to Nelson Mandela and the ANC to help South Africans; they also donated $20,000 to UNICEF for relief in the Congo, they've done charity for Homeless organizations, inner city youth organizations, women's prisons, anti – human trafficking groups, schools, BARACK OBAMA, The Churches of Christ and universities across the globe.

Eshe (dancer of the group) adds, “This album has strong jams for the world to dance, think and have fun to!”

Arrested Development is about significant music built on history and tradition, but pointing the way toward the future.

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SPEECH

Eshe

Rasadon/aka DonNorris

OneLove

jjboogie

Tasha LaRae

Nicha

S*A*M HOLLANDER

Braille

TallBoy-Juan

9/11 Revisited

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mikael	Nov 13 2009 4:11 PM Thanks for welcoming me! See you guys in Tokyo and if your have time, please stop by the next day @ Yokhohama Aka-renga Souko. We're having an Event that we're so sure you can enjoy. Peace & Love, -mikael
João Miguel Valencise	Nov 13 2009 4:10 PM ........ .. .. TWITTER: http://twitter.com/miguelvalencise
Aaron Koppel	Nov 12 2009 11:12 PM We are very excited about playing at such an awesome jazz club. We have some great sets lined up for you, so don't miss it. Friday and Saturday November 20th and 21st, 5:00-8:30p at Andy's Jazz Club in Chicago Aaron Koppel -Guitar, Matt Nelson; (Lupe Fiasco, Matthew Santos) -Keyboard, Graham Czach; (Chicago Afrobeat Project) -bass, Robert Tucker (Matthew Santos) -drums
I*m Blessed	Nov 12 2009 11:11 PM
Lynn Foxx	Nov 11 2009 11:08 PM THANKS GUYS FOR THE ADD & GOD BLESS YOU . I'VE ALWAYS LOVED YOUR MUSIC , I WISH YOU WERE STILL DOING IT NOW ..... MISS YA!
E-DuB (Not Your Average White Guy)	Nov 11 2009 6:34 PM DECEMBER 12th, E-DuB AND 30/30 will be battling for GRINDTIME ATLANTA yall come and show SUPPORT!! FOLLOW US ON TWITTER E_DUB_910 and 30/30 CHECK OUT THA MUSIC TOO!!! 5 NEW SONGS UP HOLLA AT ME!!
PHOENIX	Nov 10 2009 8:32 PM Out of the shadows of the night the PHOENIX rises from the ashes of the past to stretch his wings and glide across vast lands no soul has ever seen or known.
Clayton Sturgeon	Nov 9 2009 3:50 AM Hey, I hope you have a good weekend!! Just dropping by to say hey! hope all is well. -clayton
Beat Wars	Nov 8 2009 1:32 AM
★k(。☆ｊｐ☆。)o★	Nov 8 2009 1:31 AM thank you for add ko from jp
StRo"The New Jack"	Nov 7 2009 3:48 PM What Up Fam and To All Who See This!!! Come Thru and Check Out My Single Love, Love, Love!!! You Won't Be Disapointed Guaranteed!!! Enjoy!!! StRo"The New Jack" gUmBo PoT pRoDuCtIoNs P.S. Be Sure to give me some feed back and join the email list!!! Thanks!!!
RAFAŁ da FUNK Online Now!	Nov 7 2009 3:48 PM Have a good weekend!
~I am Mine~	Nov 7 2009 3:48 PM Just say "NO" to the drugs (vaccines) created to kill you off, dumb you down, and cripple your mind, body and soul~ Stand with your fellow man for truth and love~ Not deciet and hate~ Stand for what you believe in. Try your best to understand all people, and appreciate all diverse gifts offered by each culture, religion, and person. Know your spirit. Be a friend. Smile. Be kind. Be well. Children are the best gift in life for they understand the meaning of simplicity. Finding joy in the little things. In nature, in eachother. Love one another~ :)'s 9/11 TRUTH ENDS WAR LOVE YOUR MUSIC!!!!
KO's & Fitness In-Home PT LLC Online Now!	Nov 6 2009 10:13 PM Stopping by to show some luv and respect! Stay Strong!
Thompkins Marketing LLC	Nov 6 2009 5:18 PM
Julie	Nov 6 2009 5:17 PM Have a good day!
ARX KAELI	Nov 6 2009 5:17 PM Hello. Thanks for add. Nice tracks on your page! Represent a new album ARX KAELI - Highway. 2009. Cd packed in wooden box with laser engraving, covered a grey varnish. Time 62 min. Best Regards.
I*m Blessed	Nov 5 2009 11:30 PM THANK U SOO MUCH FRIEND I*M BLESSED ....
MUSIC 2 DIE 4	Nov 5 2009 5:20 AM
Victoria Online Now!	Nov 5 2009 5:15 AM Hi Arrested Development,How are all of you guys doing? I love your music.That is the kind of music we need. I wish you guys much success in everything you do. Thanks for add me. Much love. Thanks agains.
Halfbreed [15 Beats for $15 Bucks]	Nov 5 2009 5:14 AM How's everything going for you? How's business?
Atlanta Dub Sessions	Nov 2 2009 12:02 AM
funkkid music	Nov 2 2009 12:01 AM thank u 4 the inspiration may the love of christ guide u through the week -funkkid music
Set Theory	Nov 1 2009 9:32 PM Hope you have a wicked Halloween! ____ ( o o ) \| \| W Your friends in Set Theory, Damon, Greg & Steve
KO's & Fitness In-Home PT LLC Online Now!	Nov 1 2009 9:32 PM Good Day! Now who is working off those sweets? Come join me for a run!

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