Universal Motown Records Signs Memphis Producer Kia Shine

by John Branston

MMemphis' rap/hip-hop artist and producer Kia Shine has signed with Universal Motown Records, through a venture with Rap Hustlaz Records, an urban music enterprise owned by Shine and his business partner Jack Frost.

Shine's debut single, "Respect My Fresh," is getting southern radio play and making some national inroads.

Shine makes his national television debut guest-hosting BET's v106 & Park August 7th. Read more.

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