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New single, You’re a Queen tackles stereotypes in music

By releasing their latest single, You’re a Queen, Impromp2 tackles head on the negative stereotypes about women that have become common in the music industry in recent years. In the wake of the Don Imus scandal, much has been said recently about the state of lyrics in contemporary Rap and Hip Hop music. Despite Congressional hearings, Hip Hop Summits and the involvement of luminaries such as Rev. Al Sharpton and the NAACP, there has been no real musical response from the artists themselves.

Impromp2, an R&B/Jazz group, has just completed work on their 4th album, It Is What It Is and the first single to be released is an uplifting song that addresses these issues directly. You’re a Queen has received tremendous response within the community because of its positive message towards women.

No punches are pulled with this song, speaking directly to women to reclaim their own image and refuse to accept the denigrating influence that has become almost obsequious within today's culture. With lyrics like: "First you gotta respect yourself, before you expect anyone else to talk to you respectfully and treat you like the Queen you were born to be", clarifies that women themselves need to stand up and be heard.

Johnny Britt and Sean Thomas have been performing and recording as Impromp2 for over 10 years, originally under the Motown's MoJazz label. With this new release they seek to reverse the direction of the last decade's demeaning treatment to women in music. "This is a crucial moment in our culture, when our children are constantly bombarded with negative words and images about women on a daily basis" says Sean. "We've seen hundreds if not thousands of albums and graphic music videos played out across television, radio and the Internet which can and does make an impact on our society. We want to change the balance to a positive and more uplifting message."

Johnny adds," We both have young daughters who we want to have a wonderful future and not be subject to an exploitive stereotype. And we want our sons to treat all women with the respect and dignity they deserve."

The message is clear; it's time artists took a stand and began writing and producing more songs like You're a Queen. To preview You're a Queen go to www.impromp2.com