BEVERLY HILLS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 14, 2000

Modern Records, Inc. (CDNX:MZR.V: OTC BB:MDNR) announced today that The Jacksons are in the studio recording their new album. The band and the Company has picked 7 songs to date for the new album which is scheduled to be released on the Modern Records label in the summer of 2000.

Modern Records artist Abel Mason's debut album is nearly completed and as of today, Abel has finished twelve demos for his upcoming album. Modern Records is also pleased to announce that Abel's album will include world-class producer G-One. G-One's latest production successes include No. 1 songs for artists such as D.J. Quik, Tony Toni Tone', Snoop Dogg, Shaquille O'Neal and R. Kelly. R. Kelly's "Home Alone" single also won the Soultrain award and was voted song of the year.

Randy Jackson says, "We are gearing up for a busy schedule in the year of 2000 and The Jacksons and Abel Mason will play an integral part of our success. The Company is also aggressively courting additional talent and will announce each new act signed to the Modern Records label in a timely fashion. We now have all the skills that we require in the management of the Company and I am very proud to focus some of my efforts with my brothers on the musical side."