Eric R. Danton | Sound Check: Ask Mike Jones (but not here, because he doesn't read this)

Ask Mike Jones (but not here, because he doesn't read this)

Houston rapper Mike Jones had a novel promotions strategy for his debut album, "Who is Mike Jones?" He made his cellphone number widely available — even incorporating it into his rhymes — and took calls from fans.

Now that he's reached platinum sales, he's tacking a different tack to build buzz for "The American Dream," his sophomore album, which is due out July 10: The rapper is taking any and all queries in a far-reaching Q&A he's calling Ask Mike Jones, promising to answer all e-mails sent to AskMikeJones@gmail.com.

"Because I received so many calls on 281-330-8004 there were many times where my friends (fans) couldn't get through," Jones says in a press release. "With the email address it will be much easier for me to communicate with them because I receive emails from that address on my BlackBerry that is always with me."

There you have it: Mike Jones is a man of the people.

Postscript: Mike Jones is taking e-mails sent to this address ONLY. I'm reasonably sure he's not reading this blog, so please don't post your messages to him in the comments section here.

May 14, 2007 in Hip-hop | Permalink

Comments

Hey Mike baby. I was wondering when will be the next time you are coming to Detroit. I didn't get a chance to catch you at the last concert but I am sure that you plan on coming back!!!!!!!! I would love to see you up close and personal. As always DETROIT LOVE 2 YOU SEXY!!!!!!!!1.

Eric replies: And who says reading comprehension is a lost art ...

Posted by: Ms.thickness25 | September 10, 2007 at 10:16 PM

oh snap, theres a AskMikeJones.com website, pretty dope

Posted by: AskMikeJones | June 01, 2007 at 04:55 PM

watch fo' the launch... www.AskMikeJones.com

Posted by: AskMikeJones | May 29, 2007 at 01:50 PM

I think you should just assume that all of these "I'm your biggest fan" and "I love you"-s are for you.

Posted by: Flannery | May 22, 2007 at 09:43 PM

mike i love u i am the 1 and oney one fen and i love u so much.place say some thing back soon.i am 14years old and i love u so much i live in lancaster sc.the one and only shay

Posted by: shay gaddy | May 21, 2007 at 08:30 PM

hey mike jones, me and my family live in washinton state and we are struggling so bad, im sure you know how that go's, well i am asking you to please give me a word of encouragement, possibly with a few bucks......love you, so much, you are the greatest.

Posted by: carolynn | May 21, 2007 at 02:29 PM

did make a nother raw song because u no and every body no u r the rawist rapper ever holla at yo boy eazy e 1

Posted by: eazy e eric hicks | May 21, 2007 at 11:38 AM

Mike Jones!!

OMG!!I Love You Sooo Much!!!Your Music Is Sooo Awesome!!It*s One Of My Favorites!!!I Just Wish I Could Met You In Person One Day!!!I Love You Sooo Much!!!

Your Numba 1 Fan!
Ashlyn*Jade!

Posted by: Ashlyn*Jade | May 21, 2007 at 11:35 AM

Do these cats realize that you are not Mike Jones, nor his assistant?

Eric replies: Apparently not, despite what seemed like a pretty clear reminder.

Posted by: Derek Warren | May 21, 2007 at 11:13 AM

...and who says kids can't follow directions?

Mad love.

Eric replies: It's unreal.

Posted by: Rob | May 20, 2007 at 08:12 PM

Hey Mike Jones I love you so much and i think that you are so sexy i really love your music well just drooped by to say hey hit me back

Posted by: Donchell Taylor | May 19, 2007 at 11:12 PM

hello whats kicking ? love the music. the girls the be hating cause i be loving u. so how old r u?

Posted by: nebaby | May 18, 2007 at 06:49 PM

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Posted by: $TACK$ AKA $TICKY | May 18, 2007 at 06:34 PM