Troop Returns With A Musical Mission

Los Angles, July 21, 2014 (Newswire.com) - Motel Music Media is thrilled to announce the triumphant return of the platinum selling quartet, TROOP, with their long awaited for single, "Not In A Million Years". This follows the incredibly warm reception to their performance on the 2014 BET Awards which have a reported viewing of 7.9 million.

Already established as artist before their time, Troop members Steven Russell Harts, Jon Jon Harreld, Reggie Warren and Rodney Bedford propels music to the next level with state-of-the-art sound that stems from an unteachable talent that each member innately possess. "Not In A Million Years" is the perfect return song for the group to remind all of their unmatched talent. "Not In A Million Years" was produced by Grammy award winning producers, The Underdogs, and Steven Russell Harts. The team has once again produced a guaranteed hit. Known for delivering remarkable hits for artists such as Lionel Richie, Tyrese, Joe, Chris Brown, Mary J. Blige, Jennifer Hudson, Ruben Studdard and a host of others, The Underdogs and Steven have officially raised the bar with their unmatched production on this project. "Not In A Million Years" was written by Steven Russell Harts, Harvey Mason Jr. and James Fauntleroy, a dynamic trio that has a notable track record for writing award winning lyrics. "Not In A Million Years" is the first nationally released single Troop has released in 15 years. Their ability to remain musically essential comes from the non- stop melodic work behind the scenes by group members. Steven Russell Harts and Jon Jon Harreld both have successfully ventured out on solo careers. Steven has written and produced countless hits such as "No Air" for Jordin Sparks and Chris Brown which earned him an ASCAP Pop Music Award as well as a Grammy nomination. Steven also wrote the ASCAP Music Award winning and Grammy nominated single "Take You Down" for Chris Brown, and he won a Grammy for writing Jennifer Hudson's "Invisible", just to name a few of his accomplishments.  Reggie and Rodney have shared their unfaltering vocals on background music. Although we have all been fortunate to enjoy some of the behind the scenes work that has been shared with us, it is time for Troop to return to the forefront and show the world energetic, heartfelt performances still exist. Troop can be seen this summer on TV One Network episode of "UnSung". Viewers will have an opportunity to learn more about the group that so many fans continue to adore and why admirers remain loyal to this group.

Steven Russell Harts does it once again with his co-writers The Underdogs. This song is a surefire hit! Steven has written and produced hit songs for the likes of Jennifer Hudson, Keith Sweat, B2K, Chris Brown, Ruben Studdard, Tyrese, Omarion, Marques Houston, 702, Fantasia, 3LW, Glenn Lewis,Troop, LSG, Avant, Monica, KeKe Wyatt, Donell Jones, Charlie Wilson, Marcus Canty and many more. Steven contributed three hits on Chris Brown's platinum CD, "Exclusive" including, "Take You Down", "Help Me" and "Get At Cha". In 2009 Steven was awarded a Grammy for "INVISIBLE" Jennifer Hudson, and co-wrote one of that year's biggest hit songs, Jordin Sparks & Chris Brown's, "NO AIR." In 2012 Steven received a second Grammy for Chris Brown's "Fame." This song along with his new solo single "Shelter" will surely earn him many more awards.

Tonya Carmouche', Publicist

About Troop This internationally recognized R&B sensation got their start in the late 80's. Hailing from Pasadena, Ca, Troop was signed to Atlantic Records and released their debut single "Mamacita". After reaching #1 on the Billboard R&B Charts they were quickly established as a group that music fans would take notice of. After the success of the debut album , Troop's follow up, "Attitude" was an album that would become known as a classic for hit songs like "Spread My Wings" and "All I Do Is Think Of You" which both climbed to #1 on the Billboard R&B charts and simultaneously remained in the top 10 on the charts for weeks. It was certified platinum in 1990. Troop released their third album, "Deepa" in 1992 which saw their single "Sweet November" go straight to #1 on Billboard R&B charts as well. They followed "Deepa" with five more projects "A Lil Sumpin Sumpin" (1994), "Mayday" (1998), "Troop The B-Sides" (2014), "Troop The Slow Songs" (2014) and "Troop Deepa Revisited" (2014). Troop has headlined a number of shows and also shared the stage with artists they toured with in the past such as Boyz II Men, Brian McKnight, Keith Sweat, Silk, Mario and Jon B. "Not In A Million Years" is available now on iTUNES For more information about Troop contact Tonya Carmouche' at 562-551-8277 or [email protected]