MNRK Music Group announces its newest signing, heavy metal band The Slugganauts! The Slugganauts are featured in the BunnyKitty universe, an animated world created by legendary graffiti artist Dave ‘Persue’ Ross. The Slugganauts will release a new single, “No More Gimmicks,” in February, followed by more new music in 2023, all real-world compositions by musicians on the MNRK Music Group roster. About this new project, Persue says, “The resurrection will be televised.”
In 2001, Persue’s graffiti propelled him forward into the world of skateboarding and aesthetics, eventually helping him pioneer the marketing space of some of the most iconic streetwear brands, including DC, Circa, and Osiris. In 2001, amidst his abstract letterforms, Persue created the character BunnyKitty, the beloved cat in a bunny suit character, which took on a life of her own, and forever changed the trajectory of Persue’s career.
BunnyKitty was born on a wall, but now she lives on the page and on the blockchain, first in The Origins of BunnyKitty (2016), then in her newly-released adventure, BunnyKitty in the City (December 2022), and most recently an NFT sale in collaboration with Web3 studio, Notables, which sold out in just 3 minutes. The Slugganauts' first single will release in February, followed by more new music this year. MNRK plans to release vinyls, band merch, music videos and stage live performances.
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ABOUT MNRK Music Group
MNRK Music Group is one of the largest independent music companies in the world, with recording, music publishing, and management divisions operating in every major music market. MNRK is committed to discovering and guiding top music creators and artists and works with some of the greatest musical talent including The Lumineers and Pitbull, the music publishing catalog of Chuck Berry, plus premier music companies Dualtone Music Group and Last Gang. The company’s music department services Academy Award and Emmy Award-winning producers. Its catalog across divisions consists of 54,000 music tracks, including multiple GRAMMY winners and platinum-selling hits.
ABOUT Notables
Serving as both a creator's platform and an online sales platform, Notables is an NFT ecosystem that works with influential individuals and cultural icons to build unique, utility-based digital asset collections. Notables is a full-service blockchain solution for developing and designing NFT projects, building online communities, and returning value to the community long into the future. Its highly-curated platform and ecosystem provide a seamless user experience for both the creator and the user. With the unique ability to allow artists to push the boundaries of fan engagement, Notables is designed to deliver unique, one-of-a-kind, digital items aimed at super-fans or consumers who support specific creatives and influencers.
ABOUT Persue
Multi-hyphenate San Diego-based artist David "Persue" Ross is known across fields and mediums for his prowess as a painter, graffiti artist, muralist, author, designer, and curator. Armed with a unique and innate ability to integrate art in all facets of life, Persue (pronounced per-SWAY) established himself as an undeniable pioneer in the west coast aerosol art and skateboarding industries. His portfolio predates almost any example of street aesthetics being paired with the skateboarding industry, making his earliest designs the catalyst that helped create the look of today's streetwear aesthetic. His thriving career has yielded several milestone collaborations, his abstract approach known as Liminal Space, his Wet Paint practice, and of course, the BunnyKitty Universe. From walls around the world to picture books, BunnyKitty has taken on a life of her own.