Charlie Wilson aka Uncle Charlie Releases Debut Album on Jive Records September 13, 2005

Charlie Wilson founding member/lead singer of The Gap Band and everyone's favorite "Uncle" will release his debut album "Charlie, Last Name Wilson" on Jive Records on September 13, 2005. The self titled single shipped to radio on April 25 and it's currently the #2 song at Urban AC radio (Top 10 record at most adult stations, including WBLS and Kiss in New York, WSRB in Chicago, WFUN in Detroit and KJLH in Los Angeles) and #22 at Urban Radio (stations include WGCI in Chicago, WJLB in Detroit and KKDA in Dallas among others). The video is currently playing on BET.

  The track listing is as follows:

   1.   Magic
   2.   Charlie, Last Name Wilson
   3.   So Hot ... featuring Twista
   4.   Let's Chill
   5.   No Words
   6.   Floatin..featuring Justin Timberlake & Will.I.Am
   7.   Asking Questions
   8.   What If I'm The One
   9.   You Got Nerve ... featuring Snoop Dogg
   10.  Thru It All
   11.  My Guarantee
   12.  Cry No More

Charlie Wilson's album is being Executive Produced by R. Kelly. Additional producers/writers on the album include Scott Storch, T-Pain, Will.I.Am, Justin Timberlake and Dre and Vidal. The album also features guest appearances by Snoop, Twista, Justin Timberlake and Will.I.Am.

Charlie is currently on the road with The Gap Band. The group will be presented with a BMI Icon Award at this year's Award ceremony in Miami on August 26.

          For more information on Charlie Wilson, please contact
     Sonia Muckle at 212-824-1370, or Roberta Magrini at 212-824-1240
                     Roberta.Magrini@jiverecords.com.

SOURCE: Jive Records

CONTACT: Sonia Muckle, +1-212-824-1370, or Roberta Magrini,
+1-212-824-1240, Roberta.Magrini@jiverecords.com, both of Jive Records

Web site: http://www.jiverecords.com/