Want a little rap with your country music? Want some comics with your country-rap music? Read on!
Groundbreaking New Graphic Novel
Neon Empire
Writer: Jared Gutstadt and Kevin Mellon
Artist & Colorist: Christian Rosado
Letterer: Crank!
Cover: Jason Latour
Publishers: Audio Chateau and Z2
The story centers around the fictional character Kountry Boi, a “hick-hop” star who goes from rap rags to hick-hop riches while coming to terms with his troubled past. Encompassing the world of hip-hop and country music, the story surrounds a criminal enterprise set in Nashville.
'Neon Empire' will contain a revolutionary music element, rarely seen in the graphic novel medium. Fresh original songs will be baked into the novel
in a disruptive and immersive way, with each part of the story
unlocking a unique soundtrack, which is executive produced by legendary
producer Timbaland, through specialized QR codes. Once the code
is scanned, new original music will be unveiled, complementing various
points throughout the story. Real life country-rapper Bezz Believe will provide original music performed in character as Kountry Boi. A
wide array of other diverse country and recording artists are expected
to be featured on the soundtrack as well, including Colt Graves, and
Clayton Johnson. The first single, "King of Ca$hville" performed by Bezz Believe as Kountry Boi, will be released on July 26th, during Comic-Con.
In support of the book and "King of Cashville" release, Bezz Believe and Z2 will be at this year's Comic-Con event in San Diego. Bezz will completely transform into Kountry Boi on July 25th & 26th, and will be at the Z2 booth to offer an exclusive first look at the novel, allowing convention attendees to become fully immersed in the 'Neon Empire' universe.
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