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Dove Award-Winning singer-songwriter Chris Cobbins is making his solo-album debut with the release of “Hello World.”  The album is available on iTunes today.

The creation of “Hello World” has taken place over months of collaboration between Cobbins and the album’s Executive Producer, Tha Kracken.  “We’ve been in the studio working very hard on creating a special sound for this album.  It’s something that we know people are really going to enjoy,” said Cobbins.

Tha Kracken and Cobbins make up the musical team of Late Bloom, the record label behind the release.  “When I started this label three years ago, I started with a vision of inspiring people with high-quality music that was a little different from everything else out there.  ‘Hello World’ is the first big step in realizing that vision,” said Tha Kracken.

The album is comprised of 14 diverse tracks that come together to create a musical canvas that will inspire people of many different musical tastes.  “People have asked me to describe the album, but the best way I can describe it is to just say that it is a reflection of me, who I am, and what I’m all about,” said Cobbins.

Cobbins is an award-winning singer-songwriter and his collaborative work bears fruit on his debut album in the form of featured appearances by Reconcile, Tony Tillman, Princeton, Ruslan, and Grammy-Award Winner, Lecrae.

The industry buzz about the album started early and attracted attention from other record labels.  As a result, Late Bloom has partnered with Save the City Records for the release of “Hello World.”

Derek Hoiem, CEO of Save the City Records, spoke about the partnership, “When we heard what Chris and Tha Kracken were planning, we knew it was an opportunity we wanted to jump on.  After we heard the music for the album, we were blown away and knew this was music that people really needed to hear.”

Cobbins is grateful for the partnership, as well, “being able to partner with a proven organization like Save the City is great because they recognize and believe in what we are doing, and they can help us reach an even wider audience.”

Cobbins and Tha Kracken have a goal to reach everyone who needs to hear the album’s inspirational message.  “Chris is a super-talented artist.  He’s only going to get better.  This album covers where he’s come from and gives you a glimpse into where he’s headed,” said Tha Kracken.

“I really poured my heart into this album,” said Cobbins, “I hope that people will be able to identify with what I’ve gone through, and how I’ve been work through things, so that they can be inspired to live the life that God has planned for them.”

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You can pre-order “Hello World” on iTunes or in physical CD form. When you do, you’ll get exclusive early access to the title track, featuring Lecrae! CLICK HERE to get the details on pre-orders.

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You can pre-order “Hello World” on iTunes or in physical CD form. When you do, you’ll get exclusive early access to the title track, featuring Lecrae! CLICK HERE to get the details on pre-orders.

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“Hello World” is NOW AVAILABLE for pre-order on both iTunes and as a physical CD!

But that’s not all! 

We’ve got a special FREE DOWNLOAD of the title track, featuring Lecrae, for you when you pre-order the album. . .

Pre-Order on iTunes

CLICK HERE to Pre-Order “Hello World” on iTunes

When you pre-order “Hello World” on iTunes, we want to give you a special gift.  Here’s what you need to do. . .

Take a screen shot of your pre-order confirmation and email it to FanLove@Latebloom.net

OR

Forward a copy of the pre-order email receipt and forward it to FanLove@Latebloom.net

When you email a copy of your pre-order confirmation to FanLove@Latebloom.net, we’ll send you the title track, featuring Lecrae, right away!

That means you’ll get to download and listen to, “Hello World” feat. Lecrae right now, and you’ll get the album delivered to you on Oct. 8th!

(you might notice that the iTunes pre-order page says that the album releases on Oct. 18th.  This is a typo from iTunes.  You will get the album on Oct. 8th, just like we promised)

Physical CD Pre-Orders

CLICK HERE to pre-order the physical CD

We also have physical CDs for pre-order.  When you pre-order the physical CD, you’ll have the opportunity to download the title track, feat. Lecrae, when you check out.  It’s that simple!

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We’ve noticed that some folks have showed their love for Chris and the album by changing their social media avatars on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram to the cover art for “Hello World.”  That is super cool!

If you would like to show your support by changing your avatar, we’ve made it super easy for you.

All you have to do is CLICK HERE and you can download a version of the “Hello World” album cover that is sized perfectly for use as any of your avatars.  When you go to the pic, just right click (or CTRL+click) and select “save image.”  Then you can use it for whatever avatars you want to change.

Show your support for Chris and “Hello World” by changing your avatar today!

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Executive Producer: Tha Kracken!

Which tracks have you most intrigued?  What do you expect?  Let us know in the comments!

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We’re taking the wraps off of the cover art for “Hello World” and revealing it for the world to see. . .

Over the next four weeks, you can expect to see more announcements about the album, including the track list, production credits, more artwork, and previews of the music.  Keep watching HelloWorldAlbum.com for those announcements.

Tell us what you think about the artwork in the comments!

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Chris made the announcement on his Instagram account. . .

Mark your calendars for October 8, 2013.  That’s when “Hello World” will be available for purchase in the iTunes store.

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“Aye Yah” feat. Reconcile, is the first single off of “Hello World.” It is available RIGHT NOW for purchase on iTunes.

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Help us spread the word!

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Also, if you do buy the single from iTunes, we encourage you to rate the song and leave a review on iTunes.

Also, feel free to reach out to us via email and let us know what you think about the single.

Thanks for all of your support. We really appreciate it. Know that everyone at the Late Bloom Team is working their hardest to make you proud.

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“I’m excited for ‘Hello World’ because I’m finally able to put out a project that accurately reflects the different layers of my personality and range of musical styles.” said Cobbins.

Cobbins is no stranger to fans of Urban Christian Music, having previously released “The Medicine EP,” and appearing on albums from artists such as Lecrae, KB, Json, and Flame.

Cobbins considers “Hello World” to be a musical expression of his debut as an artist. “After many late nights over the last two years, I’m finally comfortable in my own skin and stretching the limits of my creativity.,” he said.

The sound of “Hello World” is the work of Dove Award-Winning and Grammy-Nominated producer, Tha Kracken. “Our goal with ‘Hello World’ was to create high-quality music with a message that will appeal to many people of different backgrounds. We feel that we’ve met that goal with music that people will really enjoy,” said Tha Kracken.

After much success in mainstream urban music, Tha Kracken started his own music label, Late Bloom, and signed Chris as his first artist. The two have been making music together since 2010. “Every producer needs an artist that will push them to greatness and take their ideas to the next level. Chris has a tremendous work ethic, and we both push each other to make better music.”

Industry insiders and fans alike have taken notice of the impressive catalog the two have already built, with the release of numerous free singles and the free album, “Better,” in 2012. Cobbins and Tha Kracken plan to turn even more heads with the release of “Hello World.”

“Every artist needs that one writer or producer that forces them to squeeze all of the potential out of their gift. That person for me was Tha Kracken. He’s helped me grow a lot as an artist and I can’t help but think this is just the beginning.” said Cobbins.

Leading up to the October release of “Hello World,” Cobbins will release two singles and at least one music video.

The first single, “Aye Yah,” featuring Frontline Movement rapper, Reconcile, will debut exclusively on the Jam the Hype with Chris Chicago radio show on July 26th.

Both “Aye Yah” and the yet-to-be announced second single from “Hello World” expect to see widespread radio airplay. “Some of my favorite memories of experiencing music that excited me involved huddling around my radio, waiting for my favorite song to come on. It’s awesome to now be in a position to create that experience for someone else.” said Cobbins.

Chris Cobbins has been making music for years, but with the release of “Hello World,” he hopes to make a statement. “I get the opportunity to use a culturally influential art form to promote truth and hope to people. I approach that opportunity with great reverence and care, hoping to encourage some, challenge some, and inspire all.”

With the release of “Hello World,” it is clear that Chris Cobbins is making the most of his opportunities.

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