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May 2008 Blog Posts (128)

Shawty Lo Looks for T.I. on Bankhead (Hilarious)

Shawty Lo patrols the hood looking for anybody who has seen T.I. The "confirmed T.I. sightings" graphic at the top is just part of the comedy. Thing is, Lo gives him credit for being a good rapper, admits he was a fan at some point, and even wanted to do a song, but all he's saying is T.I. is not from Bankhead -

LOL at… Continue

Added by mr.shadeed on May 12, 2008 at 9:40am — No Comments

Koch Records artist Yung Berg Freestyle

Yung Berg is tryin to go for his on this one… Continue

Added by mr.shadeed on May 12, 2008 at 9:36am — No Comments

Videos: J-Dawg ft. Slim Thug - Ride on 4's [Dirty]

This will be added to the videos section and hopefully the playlist for the actual show.

Added by mr.shadeed on May 12, 2008 at 9:35am — No Comments

Shawty LO On DJ Kay Slay

Shawty Lo responds to T.I.'s imfamous "Let the moon shine, dog" interview from… Continue

Added by mr.shadeed on May 12, 2008 at 9:33am — No Comments

SUPAMAN REMIX (BLACK Deniro ft E-Ness, Peedi Crakk, Gillie Da Kid, Oschino)

SUPAMAN REMIX

It MUST be a Philly thing - All-Star Line Up

BLACK Deniro ft E-Ness, Peedi Crakk, Gillie Da Kid,… Continue

Added by mr.shadeed on May 12, 2008 at 9:32am — No Comments

Shawty L-O on Bankhead (Atlanta, GA) Video Shoot/Showin Love

Shawty L-O on Bankhead (Atlanta, GA) Video Shoot/Showin Love

Footage: Courtesy of Rolling Out… Continue

Added by mr.shadeed on May 12, 2008 at 9:30am — No Comments

T.I. Makes Tech History - Releasing New Album "Paper Trail" Via Social Network streetcred.com

T.I. is fully taking advantage of the internet and the push towards the Digital Era in a move that will set trends for many. His highly anticipated album, "Paper Trail" will be streamed on Hip-Hop Social Network StreetCred.com. The song will be digitally streamed across the network to more than 185 countries and territories. It will be released April 29, 2008 at 7 a.m. ET on StreetCred.com.

T.I.'s release is a historic event as it marks the first time a major Hip-Hop artist has… Continue

Added by Mumbo Sauce on May 11, 2008 at 6:30am — No Comments

Mr. Shadeed - Confirmed Speaker Panelist at Making the Right Moves Conference

Making the Right Moves Overview

The Goal of the MAKIN THE RIGHT MOVES ENTERTAINMENT CONFERENCE is to give the independent artists the real truth of what it takes to succeed in the entertainment industry. This conference is intended to guide the entertainer in the much needed areas. The panels will discuss topics, such as the correct way to start a business; how to make a profit after completing a project, and the most effective way to market a product. The panels will contain various… Continue

Added by mr.shadeed on May 10, 2008 at 11:14pm — No Comments

New Music!!: J The S' collabow Joell Ortiz and Lee Wilson "Do You":

On the strength of his 2006 album, Strategy of the Crown, which featured guests including Ras Kass, Trife Da God and Devin the Dude, J the S followed up with his DJ Vlad-hosted Year of the Snake Vol. 2. The sequel to his Peter Parker-hosted Vol. 1, the mixtape proved that he could rock consecutive projects with – or without – headliner associates. Featuring limited assists from Boston cronies such as Loose Notes and his own Greater Good crew, J the S gave fans enough original material to choke… Continue

Added by Mumbo Sauce on May 9, 2008 at 1:02pm — No Comments

Frank Ski and Uncle Luke Host Party in the A-Townnnn!

I wish with all my heart that I could make this one LOL.

Added by Mumbo Sauce on May 9, 2008 at 12:56pm — No Comments

Future Is Now: Stream Your iTunes Playlists on Facebook

Melodeo has added a new feature to its nuTsie iTunes streaming application that lets you embed up to five iTunes playlists in your Facebook profile.

According to Melodeo VP of business development (and former Presidents of the United States of America guitarist) Dave Dederer, every other Facebook music application out there pretty much sucks.

"NuTsie is about the music. There are over 1,200 music apps on Facebook and not one of them delivers," Dederer said in a press… Continue

Added by Mumbo Sauce on May 9, 2008 at 10:50am — No Comments

Microsoft Zune Pays Bonus to Indie Labels

In a bid to make peace with the indie community, Microsoft's Zune division issued significant checks to The Orchard, IODA and possibly other indie label and artist representatives. The money will be split between their member labels and artists, in both cases.

When Microsoft announced that it was going to pay Universal Music Group and other major labels $1 for each Zune sold, presumably to make up for the device encouraging people to pirate music (we're still not sure how that logic… Continue

Added by Mumbo Sauce on May 9, 2008 at 10:48am — No Comments

Canadians Planning 'First Massively Multi-User Online Music Festival'

With so many excellent music festivals coming up this summer, it would take more money and time than most of us have to attend them all -- not to mention growing your carbon footprint a few dozen sizes. To attend the New Music West festival in Vancouver from May 14 to 18, you won't even have to leave your computer. Virtual-Vancouver has partnered with the festival to recreate the whole thing in real time inside its three-dimensional virtual world. In order to attend, you'll need to download the… Continue

Added by Mumbo Sauce on May 9, 2008 at 10:47am — No Comments

Echo Nest Launched Music Recommendation Interface Geared Towards Small Music Sites

The Echo Nest Launches Music Recommendation API With Special Offer to Small Music Websites

Music Recommendation API to help music websites offer uses a more personalized experience.

SOMERVILLE, Mass., May 8 /PRNewswire/ -- The Echo Nest, a music intelligence company providing enhanced music search, recommendation and interactivity technology to online music companies, launched its second hosted application, "Recommend," today.

Recommend is an application programming… Continue

Added by Mumbo Sauce on May 9, 2008 at 10:36am — No Comments

UK's Own Sway Headlines Rap Ireland's 3rd B-Day Celebration

UK RAPPER SWAY TO HEADLINE RAP IRELAND'S 3RD BIRTHDAY

MOBO AND BET AWARD WINNER SWAY DAFASO TO PLAY DUBLIN JUNE 1ST

Leaving behind his trademark Union Jack bandana for the first time in his career, Sway Dasafo will make a once-off exception, replacing the Union Jack with a Tri-colour bandana when he visits Dublin's Radio City Nightclub to celebrate Rap Ireland's third birthday.

Celebrating a year which has seen the Rap Ireland brand soar, most recently as part of… Continue

Added by Mumbo Sauce on May 9, 2008 at 10:33am — No Comments

Freestyle 101 TV Show (G-4 Network) Wins Best Online Film/Video at Webby Awards

G4's Popular Hip Hop Show Is Selected to Share the Honor with Other 2008 Webby Winners Such as The Onion and Tom Green

The 12th Annual Webby Award winners are in and G4's "Freestyle 101" is taking home the "Best Online Film & Video" Webby Award in the Music Category. "Freestyle 101" is G4tv's weekly multi-platform, nerd-chic hip hop series where today's top MCs step into the studio to rap about videogames, tech and their own experiences, and chat about the art of the… Continue

Added by Mumbo Sauce on May 9, 2008 at 10:31am — No Comments

Hieroglyphics Get 'Freshly Dipped' - Announce 45 Date Tour

The Legendary Hieroglyphics Combine Fashion & Music On 45 Date, Three Month-Long "Freshly Dipped Tour"

Expo of cutting-edge music and fashion features Hiero's stable of artists and the debut of the Hiero Jeans clothing line

Hiero Imperium Achievments:

Rolling Stone Magazine named Hieroglyphic's Third-Eye Vision logo as the #3 most recognizeable band logo in history

The Source Magazine named Souls… Continue

Added by Mumbo Sauce on May 9, 2008 at 10:30am — No Comments

Immortal Technique Hits The 3rd World (June 24th!!)

Immortal Technique- The 3rd World Track Listing

No hush hush news. Its coming. June 24th marks the release of "The 3rd World", one of the most anticipated albums in years. Yes, actual anticipation after almost 5 years since Immortal Technique's previous release. While no album has surfaced since Revolutionary, Vol. 2, he has released several freestyles and singles such as "Bin Laden" Featuring Mos Def and Eminem , which became an… Continue

Added by Mumbo Sauce on May 8, 2008 at 1:32pm — 1 Comment

Southern Entertainment Awards Launches Summer Showcase

SUMMER SHOWCASE IDEAL FOR S.E.A. HOPEFULS

Newly created showcase to allow independent artists chance to increase their nomination and receive valuable prizes

For five years, independent artists in urban entertainment has had an opportunity to be honored and recognized by their peers, thanks to the Southern Entertainment Awards.

The Southern Entertainment Awards, (S.E.A.)held in Tunica, MS. Covers 11 Southern… Continue

Added by Mumbo Sauce on May 8, 2008 at 1:26pm — No Comments

Skillz Drops Million Dollar Backpack on July 8th

KOCH RECORDS TO RELEASE LONG-AWAITED NEW ALBUM BY VIRGINIA LYRICIST SKILLZ

MILLION DOLLAR BACKPACK HITS STREETS ON JULY 8TH, 2008 AND FEATURES THE ROOTS, COMMON, FREEWAY AND MORE

SKILLZ TO TOUR WITH THE ROOTS

KOCH Records announces the release of Million Dollar Backpack, the new album by renowned Virginia lyricist Skillz on July 8th, 2008.

Million Dollar Backpack is Skillz’… Continue

Added by Mumbo Sauce on May 8, 2008 at 12:21pm — No Comments