No Limit Records
head Master P. will mark Independence Day with the release of Repos,
a new DVD released on his HollyHood Cinema production company.
The film, which
stars P. Kat Williams, A.J. Johnson and Michael Blackston, is the first of 100
DVD movies the rapper will release by 2007. Each DVD will include a free CD
soundtrack.
“If I had
to compare any of my movies to any movies out there I would compare them to
Uptown Saturday Night; it’s funny, it has a great cast, and it’s meaningful,”
Master P. told AllHipHop.com.
Master P. believes
HollyHood Cinema is the new outlet for talented actors and actresses whose skills
go unrecognized due to the traditional Hollywood politics.
“I feel hands down that Kat Williams is the next Richard Prior, A.J. Johnson
is the next Bill Cosby, and Michael Blackston is the next Sidney Poitier,”
Master P. added.
The entertainment
business is focusing more on the visual entertainment due to the internet downloading
of music, according to Master P, who added that most of his consumers don’t
like going to the movie theaters.
As a result, HollyHood
will target those who want to enjoy top quality, high definition, dramas and
comedy in the comfort of their homes.
HollyHood follows
the rap mogul’s recent announcement of the creation of his reality television
show, America’s Next Hip-Hop Stars. Master P will host the show, which
will feature 12 solo artists and six groups performing hip-hop songs to be critiqued
by a panel of celebrity judges.
A $50,000 recording deal will be offered to the winning rapper and group.
Repos, slated
for release on July 4, will be available at retail stores, including Blockbuster,
Wal-Mart and Target. For more information on the movie, visit www.reposmovie.com.
