With a background in children’s literature, plus a GRAMMY® nomination for his kids’ songs, Zak Morgan brings all of his life experiences and a simple delight in words and music to his fourth family music album, The Barber of the Beasts, available on October 30 from the new Universal Music Enterprises label myKaZoo. The new CD, his third collaboration with producer/guitarist Ric Hordinski, features zany cover art and a 24-page, full-color insert with illustrations for all the songs, all done in the inimitable style of C.F. Payne. The album’s impressive guest artists include Bootsy Collins, Robbie Fulks , Byron House (Robert Plant), Karin Bergquist (Over the Rhine), and David LaBruyere (John Mayer). This exuberant celebration of wordplay and humorous storytelling are all typical of Zak Morgan’s songwriting. He aims to inspire his listeners to enjoy learning for its own sake while providing non-stop entertainment via catchy music and lyrics to make all ages hoot with delight.

This 14-track album includes "Ain't No Mountain High Enough" Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell, "ABC" by the Jackson 5, and Stevie Wonder's "Uptight." The CDs come in 100-percent recyclable EcoPaks. Launch date: August 19, 2008.

This 12-track album includes "All Star" by Smash Mouth, "Ain't Too Proud to Beg" from The Temptations, and "MMMBop" by Hanson. The CDs come in 100-percent recyclable EcoPaks. Launch date: August 19, 2008.

Bratz Forever Diamondz is the third installment in the Bratz CD music series. The CD features brand new songs by some of today’s hottest pop songwriters and producers, notably Matthew Gerrard and leading entertainment hit-making firm, Engine. Some of the tracks include “Let Go”, “Hang On” and “You’ve Got It”. Additionally, the CD includes “Wazz Up” and its Spanish version, “Que Tal,” as well as a cover of Christina Aguilera’s “Beautiful” and a brand new remake of David Bowie’s “Fashion.” An initial release will include bonus tracks and special packaging that accommodates a stylish bracelet with cool charms for girls to wear. Launch date: September 2006.

The latest Bratz album includes five songs featured in their new DVD (“Make You Wanna dance,” “Never Gonna Give Up,” “The Way We Shine,” “Life’s a Wild Ride,” and “All Together”), as well as songs from the Bratz TV series, including the popular TV theme song. Genie Magic hopes to emulate the success of Rock Angelz, which rocketed to #1 on the Kid Audio chart and debuted in the Pop 100. Matthew Gerrard, one of today’s most in-demand and successful pop writer-producers, has penned all of the songs on the album. The Genie Magic album embraces the Bratz philosophy of self-expression, being who you are and feeling empowered. The album debuted in April 2006.