Former member of the now dismembered Lost Boyz, Mr. Cheeks is preparing to release a new album independently after leaving Universal Records in September 2003.

"I wasn't feeling at home there," Mr. Cheeks said of his decision to leave Universal. "I didn't feel they were giving me the promotional attention I needed."

The now veteran emcee has went out on his own launching his own label Diane's Boys, which entered into a partnership with The Commission. Cheeks is returing onto the scene trying to re-establish himself as a solo artist with his upcoming album Ladies & Ghettomen.

Using his creative abilities Mr. Cheeks didn't get to use at Universal, he will not be flooding his album with an endless list of industry guest appearances, instead will only feature his own camp.

"There aren't many special guests," Mr. Cheeks said in a released statement. "But it's a really powerful album."

The first single chosen will be "What We Do," which has already been serviced to radio stations, fans are encouraged to request it.

Mr. Cheeks is currently on a heavy promotion tour in support of Ladies & Ghettoman stopping by radio stations, interviews and spot dates accross the country.

As an added bonus, Mr. Cheeks is holding a contest giving a lucky fan the chance to star in his video for "Renee 2." The w inner will be flown to New York with a guest, with a 2-night hotel accomendation, will be able to hang out in the studio with Mr. Cheeks himself and will guest appear in the "Renee 2" video.

To enter the contest, head over to TheCommission.com
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Ladies & Ghettoman is slated to hit stores June 29th

Credits:Jay Casteel