NASHVILLE |SEPTEMBER 13, 2006
FR: ALEXANDRA GREENBERG/LATHUM NELSON
MSO
“RISING SON, THE LEGEND OF SKATEBOARDER CHRISTIAN HOSOI”
FILM SOUNDTRACK DUE OUT NOVEMBER 14 FEATURING SONGS BY
DAVE GROHL, QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE, FISHBONE,
GNARLS BARKLEY AND MORE
The soundtrack for “RISING SON, THE LEGEND OF SKATERBOARDER CHRISTIAN HOSOI,” boasting music from such artists DaveGrohl, Queens of the Stone Age, Gnarls Barkley, Murs and The Gossip, as well as the last vocal recording of Dog Town’s legendary Jay Adams before he was incarcerated with the original members of Suicidal tendencies minus their lead singer. Hosoi will be released November 14 via Paladin Entertainment distributed by Image Entertainment. The powerful musical lineup helps the film chronicle the colorful life and career of CHRISTIAN HOSOI, one of skateboarding’s most talented and adored superstars, whose meteoric rise to superstardom was matched only by his spiraling descent into a federal prison sentence for drug trafficking. The “RISING SON” DVD will also be available at retail November 14 through QD3 Entertainment in conjunction with Image Entertainment.
DJ C Minus served as the music supervisor on the collection with some collaboration from Tes Tesfay and Kevin Lewis of Paladin, turning to cutting-edge musicians in the hip-hop and rock genres to emphasize the film’s high-energy action sequences and dramatic turns. Many of the artist’s chose to be involved because of their relationship with Christian or his influence on the whole sport of skateboarding. The soundtrack includes several unreleased tracks, such as Dave Grohl’s “Vile” and Fishbone’s "Cheyenne.” “This project is really a labor of love for one of the most influential Skateboarders of our time,” states C-Minus. “We have some very well known artists on the project as well as some incredible new talents like Lexicon, Optimus, Charlie Early & The Peak Show.” Adds Tesfay “ I don’t know one soundtrack that combines some of the best artist’s in rock, hip- hop, reggae and punk where can you hear acts like MF Doom, Queens, Damian Marley and the Transplants next to each other and it really makes sense.”
Narrated by Oscar-nominated actor Dennis Hopper, “RISING SON” includes never-before-seen home video footage of HOSOI as a child at the dawn of his prolific skating career, the ambush of fame and fortune that came faster than he could handle, and his life as a born again Christian pastor after his release from prison in 2004. Produced by Jared Freedman and directed by renowned skate cult photographer Cesario ‘Block’ Montano, the film features interviews with Hosoi as well as friends and family, including Tony Hawk, Tony Alva, Jay Adams, actor/skateboarder Jason Lee and others. Look for the film to be released on DVD also through QD3/Image Entertainment on the same date.
Complete track listing for the RISING SON soundtrack is as follows.
1. Dave Grohl/C-Minus "Vile"
2. Murs "Transitions Of A Rider"
3. Lexicon "Sedated"
4. Gossip "Standing In The Way Of Control"
5. Transplants "1,2,3,4,5,6,7"
6. Wajeed & Invincible "The Place Where We Dwell"
7. Fishbone "CHEYENNE Star Forever More"
8. Maddvillian "America's Most Blunted"
9. The Peak Show "Tainted Love"
10. Optimus "Pot Of Rain"
11. Steel Pulse/ Damian Marley "No More Weapons"
12. Procussions "Little People"
13. Kurupt /Everlast "Kuruption"
14. Charlie Early "Mexican Radio"
15. Queens Of The Stone Age "Mexicola"
16. Gnarls Barkley "Just A Thought"
17. Slightly Stoopid "Still Be You"
18. Team Sleep featuring Chino of the deftones "Ataraxia"
19. Mark Bell "Revolution"
20. Brant Bjork and the Bros "Dr. Aura"
21. bonus song Second Coming featuring Jay adams on vocals "No Family"
About Paladin Entertainment:
Paladin is a vertically integrated entertainment company with holdings in print, film, music and television. Roy Tesfay, Kevin Lewis & Tes Tesfay are the owners if Paladin and are responsible for the film “Infamy” directed by Doug Pray and it’s soundtrack as well as releases by 2MEX, AWOL ONE, Sick Symphonies and Tash.
For more information on CHRISTIAN HOSOI, the “RISING SON” soundtrack, contact:
MSO 818-380-0400
Alexandra Greenberg x223, agreenberg@msopr.com
Lathum Nelson x227, lnelson@msopr.com
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“RISING SON, THE LEGEND OF SKATEBOARDER CHRISTIAN HOSOI” FILM SOUNDTRACK DUE OUT NOVEMBER 14 FEATURING SONGS BY DAVE GROHL, QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE, FISHBONE, GNARLS BARKLEY AND MORE.
