Biography

Chicago artists have little to no reliable representation to the music industry this causes them to rarely have a lucrative career success and many talented artist just give up. The main myth told to people interested in pursuing a career in the music industry is it is too hard or impossible to be a success in Chicago; you can only be successful in New York, California, or Atlanta; if you are discovered you'll have to relocate to the fore-mentioned cities. There are a lot of talented people here in Chicago and many of them do not have the resources to make that transition to follow their dreams. ALB is attempting to alter that myth by striving to be recognized in the industry as a reputable production company producing a variety of talented and marketable clients through preparation of an Industry Standard Promotional Package.

ALB does not just produces music, we produced artist that are ready to take the music industry by storm with talent, marketability, and charismatic performances.
And Now ALB Productions Proudly Presents…

Da Family

ALB Productions is the music Industry's best kept secret, Arvell “VMAN” Bates has musical undertones of Dr. Dre, Timberland, Kanye West, and of course, his own individual style. He creates the true definition of what a true Midwest, Chicago sound is: RAW, HARD HITTING TALENT WITH AN EAST COAST, WEST COAST, and DIRTY SOUTH SOUND MIXED IN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Vman has the tracks that will make his presence known in the industry. Along with the artists he works with exclusively, the chemistry is priceless; and they Bring a mirage of music with their various concepts. This talented brother and these artist are bound for success!

Emaji’na the first lady ALB is innovative in singing and making you groove to concepts and topics like: Unfaithfulness, Stepping Music, Up-tempo, and love songs.


Da Family is letting you know about the Chicago R&R and gives you their take on the statement about Chicago having no talent in the rap industry and the music industry, and coupled with Vman’s magic and other artists creativity, makes what you see and hear much more…

VMAN and DA FAMILY are too universal to be put in a box...
ALB Productions, and these new Unsigned Artists are bringing the heat.
Don't sleep on this brother and Da Family...
They’re DIAMONDS waiting to BE FOUND!!! A MUST HEAR!!!

Da Family –ALB Productions
Chicago,Illinois
Key Points Of Interest
2008
Da Family performs at Ada Park L.I.F. (Love Is Forever) Aug 2008
Da Family releases Street Life…Nite Moves
Urban Mixx debuts on www.party934.com 7am-9am Thursday (Mornings)
Urban Mixx debuts on www.party934.com 11am-1pm Tuesdays (Mid Day)
Fusion Radio debuts Arvell Vman Bates Associate Producer/On
Air personality for Music Industry Tip of the Week segment Saturdays 3-5pm WIIT 88.9FM
VQS_106 Emajina - This is What - U K Debut Aug 8th 2008
2007
•Release of “Street Life …Nite Moves” CD on CD Baby .com
•Release of “Run Dat Mixtape CD with Arizonas Hotlips Radio
•Extraplay.com the CD “Chi’s In Tha House” ranks in the top 50 in the Charts
•“Be My Man” from the “Chi’s In Tha House CD charted at #42 in the World Plays Chart
•“Be My Man” from the “Chi’s In Tha House CD charted at #34 in the US Plays Chart
•“Be My Man” from the “Chi’s In Tha House CD charted at #13 in the World Plays Real Time Charts
•“Be My Man” from the “Chi’s In Tha House CD charted at #11 in the U S Plays Real Time Charts
•isounds.com: Da Family/ALB Productions received 44,323 page views and 33,776 plays
•isounds.com: Emajina received 18,359 page views and 16,457 plays
(This for the Chi’s In Tha House CD and the Emaji’na debut CD)

2006
•Be My Man, It’s Hard Out Here rated 5 stars on Arizonas Hotlips Radio
•“Glide” crosses over to Smooth Jazz genre on Geerayrecords.com Radio
•“ Whatcha Think” crosses over to Pop genre on Arizonas Hotlips Radio
•Performance and Interview on the Holla Back TV show
•Radio Interview with Thaddeus Troutman on “Insights with Brother Thaddeus”
•Magazine interview with Autumn Williams “Rolling Out Magazine”
•Review on Emaji’na for the song “Glide” in “AnR Magazine”
•Emaji’na represented by AMMA in 2006 Midem Conference

2005
•Emaji’na CD review in “South Street Journal”
•Review on ALB Productions’ “Chi’s In Tha House CD” for the song “Be My Man” in “AnR Magazine”
•Review and Interview on ALB Productions and Da Family in the “South Street Journal”
•ALB Productions and Arvell Bates represented by AMMA in 2005 Midem Conference

Contact Info:
ALB Productions Attn: Arvell Bates
4951 W. Fulton Chicago, Illinois 60644
Telephone (773) 747-7188
E-mail: albproductions@musician.org