Entertainment Attorney James L. Walker, Jr. is preparing to write his highly anticipated book about the Two Billion Dollar Man, Michael Jackson. This book will be the successor to Walker’s 2008 release, This Music of Urban Music.

It has almost been a full year since the King of Pop has past, and many people around the world are still mourning his untimely death. Michael Jackson has been well known for more than just his music. Throughout the duration of his career, Jackson has been involved in many legal issues; many of which are still ongoing, even after his death.

Although the title is currently unknown, Walker plans to provide readers with much information and insight on the late singer’s business deals.

“Michael Jackson did more for the music “business” than any other artist in the history of mankind. His publishing catalogue alone broke landmark records and standards on how business should be done,” says Walker, “So, I felt it imperative that I write a book detailing his business deals and the landmark precedence.”

Albertina Walker, better known as The Queen of Gospel, recently hired entertainment law firm, Walker & Associates, LLP of Stamford, CT. The unification of the two is considered to be a power duo as both players have been huge factors in their respected areas.

Having been influenced by Mahalia Jackson, a gospel singer, at an early age, Walker began singing and soon found herself touring with Jackson. After receiving praise from Jackson, and a recommendation that Walker showcase her vocal talents in her own group, Albertina soon found herself fronting the group, The Caravans. As her career took off, she was soon pronounced the Queen of Gospel music and went solo. During her career, Albertina has earned a Grammy (10 Grammy Award Nominations), 5 Gold Records, 3 Stellar Awards, and many others. Aside from her success in the music industry, Albertina has been extremely active in many charitable organizations, some include, the United Negro College Fund, American Cancer Society, NAACP, and many others. She is also the co-founder of the Gospel Music Workshop of America.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

THIS BUSINESS OF URBAN MUSIC TO BE RELEASED

STAMFORD, CT (December 6, 2007) Billboard Publishing is proud to announce their release of the much anticipated and long awaited guide to the urban entertainment industry, “This Business of Urban Music,” written by entertainment attorney, James L. Walker.  The book is the successor to the popular “This Business of Music” written by M. William Krasilovsky, and will be released on February 5, 2008 in New York.

“I feel extremely privileged to have the ability to reach so many people with the release of this book.  Although I thoroughly enjoyed the process of writing this book, I am very excited that it is finally published and ready for release.  So much time and hard work went into the writing process, and I hope that everyone who reads it will find it beneficial and of great value to their career” says Walker about the release of his new book.

Micah Stampley, the acclaimed gospel singer, producer, songwriter, and Stellar Award nominee, through his attorney, James L. Walker, Jr., has signed, and agreed to a deal with Music World Entertainment. Additionally, the recording joint venture has been signed through the company’s faith-based label, Spirit Rising Music. Stampley’s upcoming album will be released through Interface/Spirit Rising Music. This has been another positive step in the strong relationship between Stampley and Attorney Walker.

Stampley’s debut CD, “The Songbook of Micah” made an immediate impact on the music charts as the second-highest debut album for a Male Gospel Artist in Billboard’s history. Stampley’s quick ascent in the gospel world has provided him with much praise in the industry. In the years following his debut album, Stampley has been nominated for multiple Stellar Awards.