New Jersey based MC Serius Jones has signed a deal with Ludacris's DTP (Disturbin' Tha Peace) record label. Jones will release his DTP debut album, "Life Is Serius", in the summer of 2007. Appearances on the album are expected from Ludacris, Shawnna, Field Mob and more.

Jones has been in negotiations with various labels over the past 3 months and DTP/Def Jam won out in the bidding war.

"I feel that Serius is capable of changing the game as we know it," says Chaka Zulu. He is battle-proven, but not limited to being a battle rapper. His approach to Hip Hop is refreshing and challenging, and it's no holds barred. '07 is going to be serious for Hip Hop... pun intended."

In the meantime, he will work with the support of DTP to release his original street album King Me through independent distribution.

"It's finally good to be able to announce my situation with DTP," explains Serius. The label understands my vision and the "Life Is Serius" movement, and they are behind my project 100%."

Serius Jones is best known for his battles at NYC's Fight Klub and for his underground mixtapes.

Read the HHNLive.com feature with Serius Jones here:

http://www.hhnlive.com/features/more/124