Apparently members of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences weren’t the only ones impressed by Terrence Howard’s Oscar-nominated role as a pimp-turned-rapper in 2005’s Hustle & Flow. EW has learned exclusively that the 39-year-old Crash veteran, now starring in the Broadway revival of Tennessee Williams’ Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, has landed a record deal with Columbia Records. “The full name [of the project] is Terrence Howard Presents Me and the Band of Kings,” says a label rep, who adds that the group’s as-yet-untitled debut CD “is slated for a fall release.” Maybe it’s not so hard out here for a pimp after all.
Mar 12
2008
08:25 PM ET
Terrence Howard hustles a record deal
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yeah, I’ll just run right out and get that when it comes out.
when terrence howard cd comes out iam going to get it. i know terrence howard cd will be good. i support terrence howard all the way. terrence howard such a good actor. terrence howard will be a good singer. terrence howard is such a good role model for us. i truly do look up to him. terrence howard is my favorite actor. terrence howard will do such a good job with his singing career. i wish terrence howard all the best in his singing career. may god bless him as well.
Talent, sex appeal, the total package
I think he needs a chance. We’re used to his acting and maybe some can’t see him as a vocalist. If this song was released without a face or name I believe most people wouldn’t be so hard on him. He’s got a “SEAL” sound about him therefore he’s got my vote.
i am so excited i heard a lil preview and he is great. i loved him as a actor now as a singer.
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i love ur movie but i’m really good at rapping and makeing my own songs seriously if u can give me a chance to show you…you would like it too everybody going to want to hear it, my number is 440- 655-1081 if u decides to listen to me to set up a time