New Single from Hip-Hop Artist A&R

St. Paul, MN, April 17, 2012 --(PR.com)-- Hip-hop artist, A&R, has released a new single titled “Laid Back.” The single is part of his forthcoming EP, “Francis Albert,” which is slated for release on May 8, 2012.

The single features Tek, another well respected Twin Cities hip-hop artist and producer. The track came of a low-key studio session between the two emcees that have a long history together. “People don't know that Tek was actually the first person that ever put me in the booth and taught me how to record music,” says A&R of the friendship.

“Laid Back” is a true representation of A&R’s talent. The song’s creation, like all of his music, was organic, never forced. “We were in the studio catching up and just vibin’, playing each other our own music and I remembered this beat I loved, but never used from my producer, Devon Johnson. I just let it come to life on its own and we found ourselves with a hot joint out of nowhere.”

For A&R, the music is a reflection of who he is. As an artist, he is constantly pushing himself to improve, and is unwilling to compromise his talent and vision, demanding the best from himself. A&R has taken that passion to a new level, as he begins to transition into producing himself. A&R has dedicated his hip-hop career to making music that is fresh and different from the status quo. Without question, he brings that commitment to “Laid Back” and to the “Francis Albert” EP.

A&R’s single “Laid Back” is currently available for free through his website, http://www.ionlygetbetter.com. The “Francis Albert” EP comprised of 5 songs, will be available for listening on A&R’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/pages/AR/135576409800980 on May 4, 2012 and for download through his website on May 8, 2012.

To stay up on all of A&R's projects, follow him on ionlygetbetter.com, on Facebook, and on twitter.com/AnRmusic.

To stay up on the latest from Tek, follow him on twitter.com/tekhiphop