This is a big business deal between two mega forces in the music industry. Entrepreneur Russell "Big Block" Spencer has signed an agreement with EMI Music/Capitol to distribute his label.  

Block Entertainment was distributed by Sean "Diddy" Combs' Bad Boy Records by an agreement with Atlantic Records.  

"I am tremendously excited to partner with Capitol Records, a company with a proven track record in recognizing talent," said Russell "Big Block" Spencer, CEO of Block Entertainment. "As an emerging voice of Hip-Hop, Kollosus promises to capture the attention of the discerning Hip-Hop audience. The collaboration between Capitol and Block Entertainment is vital to introducing him to a wider audience."

Block Entertainment roster include Yung Joc, Jody Breeze, and Gorilla Zoe. Under this deal, Block Entertainment plan to release a new rapper name Kollosus who's first single Settin' Standards will feature Gucci Mane.

"Block Entertainment is a force to be reckoned with in the hip hop arena; they have continuously churned out undeniable hip hop stars," said Leonard Brooks, SVP Urban A&R, EMI Music.

Block has certainly made some bankable stars. Brooks continues, "As we grow Capitol's urban roster, this association with Block Entertainment makes perfect sense. We are excited to sign Kollosus as well; he has a skillful flow that reflects his years growing up in Atlanta and his Jamaican-born roots. He has a unique sense of street swagger with a global appeal."

Block Entertainment terminated their agreement with Bad Boy and Atlantic Records in 2007.

- By Alana Ward