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June 2008 Blog Posts (63)

New LineUp Announced for Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival

Blu and Exile, Platinum Pied Pipers, Mickey Factz, 88 Keys, DJ Eclipse added to Lineup

The announcements and developments continue to roll in for the 2008 Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival. The lineup for the Main Day, July 12th, is about wrapped up as Brooklyn Bodega announced a new batch of MC's who will rock the main stage.

Just added to the main stage on July 12th are Blue and Exile, Mickey Factz, and 88 Keys. DJ Eclipse will be on the wheels of steel on July 10th… Continue

Added by Mumbo Sauce on June 5, 2008 at 9:29am — No Comments

Bun B/Rap-A-Lot Search for Next Hip-Hop Star in New Competition!

Bun B and Rap-A-Lot Records Launch "R YOU II TRILL COMPETITION" to Discover Next Rap Superstar Bun B and Rap-A-Lot Records are looking for the nation's next rap superstar, and have teamed with Microsoft Zune to launch the ultimate contest for aspiring artists to win a chance at stardom. Through July 1, entrants can download an exclusive Bun B instrumental Mp3 track from Zune Marketplace, record their own original rap over the track, and submit their… Continue

Added by Mumbo Sauce on June 5, 2008 at 9:27am — No Comments

Revolutionary Concert Held on 6/22/08 in the BX

FLEET MILITANT CONCERT a Revolutionary Tribute goes down on 6/22/08

This concert is a revolutionary salute is to a young great international leader of Yoruba descent. There will be performances by M1 of dead prez, Boots Riley of The Coup, Red Clay, Hasan Salaam, FinaL OutlaW, Ryan Perfect, Sav Killz, Umi & special guest Immortal Technique (cop "The 3rd World" Album/Mixtape (w/Dj Green Lantern)

There is also a presentation by Chioma Oruh on U.S.'s AFRICOM, U.S.'s… Continue

Added by Mumbo Sauce on June 4, 2008 at 10:48am — No Comments

Mic Fiend Promotions Drops Certified Mixtape -

Mic Fiend Promotions to release highly anticipated mixtape featuring up coming artists.

"Certified" The Mixtape Dropping June 5th

A new company has emerged aimed at giving unsigned, up & coming artists the opportunity shine amongst the top artists out right now.

If you don't know The Mic Fiend yet, the time is now. The industry vet, unsigned artist supporter, who personally co-signs all those up & coming artists, is taking the hiphop community by storm and… Continue

Added by Mumbo Sauce on June 4, 2008 at 10:45am — No Comments

CT's Little Ax Launches New Label and Social Networking Site

Little Ax LLC Launches Antfarm Affiliates Sub-Label and Social Network

In an innovative step towards connecting the artist and the listener, Little Ax LLC is launching the digital sub-label ANTFARM AFFILIATES in conjunction with a social networking site bearing the label's name. Dirt E. Dutch, the host and programming director of INDIEFEED Hip Hop, is the owner of Little Ax LLC, an independent label dedicated to the promotion and distribution of hip hop music. AntFarm… Continue

Added by Mumbo Sauce on June 4, 2008 at 10:43am — No Comments

Seattle Hip-Hop Acts Hit The Road for 206 Degrees and Rising

First Ever All Seattle/Northwest Hip Hop Tour Already Underway!!

The 206 Degrees and Rising tour showcases the best of Seattle and Northwest Hip Hop talent. With the recent explosion of the Blue Scholars, and the national eye on Seattle music once again, now four of the cities most notable acts hit the road to broaden their the fansbase.

Seattle, WA (Billboard Publicity Wire) June 3, 2008 -- Sportn' Life Records and Kublakai today announced the upcoming launch of a NW Hip Hop… Continue

Added by Mumbo Sauce on June 4, 2008 at 10:40am — 1 Comment

Register To Speak Out! campaign announces event schedule – June 5th thru 8th

Register To Speak Out! campaign announces event schedule – June 5th thru 8th

Register To Speak Out! becomes part of The Dallas Greek Picnic Weekend

Register To Speak Out!™ and its founder Vincent "Young Heartbreak" Tucker is proud to announce its first set of events in order to reach its goal of 100,000 new registered voters. Partnering with Citystream Live and PhirstPhamDFW, Register To Speak Out!™ will be a feature part of The Dallas Greek Picnic Weekend, June 5th thru… Continue

Added by Mumbo Sauce on June 4, 2008 at 10:36am — No Comments

Harlem USA Presents Celeb Read-A-Thon

HARLEM USA ANNOUNCES THE LINE-UP FOR THE 8TH ANNUAL CELEBRITY READ-A-THON TAKING PLACE ON THURSDAY, JUNE 12th AT THE HIP HOP CULTURE CENTER IN HARLEM

Celebrities and Community Leaders Gather at New York City's Largest Literacy Event for Harlem Youngsters

On Thursday, June 12th at 10 a.m., over 300 elementary school students from the Harlem area will gather at the Hip Hop Culture Center on the second floor of the Magic Johnson Theatres in the Harlem USA retail complex. They will… Continue

Added by Mumbo Sauce on June 4, 2008 at 10:34am — No Comments

(Tech-News) The Filter Set To Launch June 3rd

The Filter, A Unique Discovery Portal, Set To Launch June 3rd

Music legend & digital media pioneer Peter Gabriel behind revolutionary technology that reduces Internet clutter & delivers customized content.

The Filter, a personalized content filtering system, today announced its official launch at www.thefilter.com to better customize the online discovery experience. The Filter, which was the vision of music legend and technology pioneer Peter Gabriel, provides a holistic… Continue

Added by Mumbo Sauce on June 4, 2008 at 10:32am — No Comments

Citizens Protest Viacom over Music Video Content

Demonstrators Protest Viacom, Saying 'ENOUGH IS ENOUGH'

Demonstration Planned During Annual Stockholders Meeting Calling For Viacom to Stop Airing Music Videos that Market Adult-themed Content on Music Programs that Target Children and Youth

On Thursday, June 5, 2008, Enough is Enough campaign supporters will be marching outside Viacom's Annual Stockholders Meeting at the Hudson Theatre, Millennium Broadway Hotel, 145 West 44th Street (between Broadway and 6th… Continue

Added by Mumbo Sauce on June 4, 2008 at 10:30am — No Comments

JR WRITER Drops New Webisodes

DIPSET'S JR WRITER--"ON THE GRIND" WEBISODE #1—CAM'RON, HELL RELL, MAX B. CAMEOS & MORE!

June 2nd, 2008

In preparation for his highly anticipated June 10th set "Politics & Bulls*&t," JR Writer, the renowned Diplomats/Dipset member, unveils a series of webisodes offering an insider's look into the daily grind. The first of a series, episode 1 features JR's recent trip down South, his wall to wall studio sessions, packed house performances and even includes a look at… Continue

Added by Mumbo Sauce on June 4, 2008 at 10:29am — No Comments

Shakir Stewart Promoted to Executive Vice President, Def Jam Recordings

Shakir Stewart Promoted to Executive Vice President, Def Jam Recordings

Shakir Stewart has been promoted to Executive Vice President, Def Jam Recordings, it was announced today by Antonio "L.A." Reid, Chairman, Island Def Jam Music Group. Mr. Stewart will report directly to Mr. Reid, and to Steve Bartels, President & COO, Island Def Jam Music Group, on operational matters. Stewart will be based in Atlanta and New York.

In his new post, Mr. Stewart will assume overall… Continue

Added by Mumbo Sauce on June 4, 2008 at 10:27am — No Comments

Word-of-South.com Partners with Music Technology Visionary Mr.Shadeed Eleazer

Wordofsouth.com Announces "The New Digital Music Biz" Partnership with Music Technology Visionary Mr.Shadeed

Florida -- (June 3, 2008) The South's #1 online hip-hop and R&B outlet has recently announced a partnership with New Media Architect and Consultant Mr.Shadeed Eleazer to deliver a series of informative technology related articles entitled The New Digital Music Biz.

Word of South.com is taking its viewers into the… Continue

Added by mr.shadeed on June 4, 2008 at 10:00am — 1 Comment

Mr.Shadeed Presents Myspace Mishaps (Blog Post)

I recently did a two-part interview with Revolt Radio Show that I’ll post up next for my readers to listen to. The host, B.K., really asked the right questions and got me to talk about many of the trends that affect this industry today and looking forward to tomorrow’s music business.

Although the interview was great, nothing beats the Mr.Shadeed experience live and in- person. I’m confirmed for the Hood Hard Day Conference in Charlotte on… Continue

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Revolt Radio Week 11 Features Indie Planet's Own Mr.Shadeed

Wordsmith & The Nu Revolution Camp's Revolt Radio Podcast Week 11 Airs June 3rd 8:00-9:00 PM!!!

Prepare for a special broadcast on June 3rd as Wordsmith will be LIVE in studio with Black Knight to discuss his Mid-Year Review Mixtape dropped on May 30th. Nu Revolution Camp MC, Kontact will… Continue

Added by Mumbo Sauce on June 3, 2008 at 10:00am — No Comments

Reks Links Up with Statik Selektah to Drop Grey Hairs

REKS TEAMS UP WITH STATIK SELEKTAH TO PRODUCE HIS HIGHLY ANTICIPATED SOPHOMORE ALBUM GREY HAIRS

GREY HAIRS TRACKLIST:

1. Grey Hairs (produced by Blaze P)

2. The One (produced by Statik Selektah)

3. Say Goodnight (produced by DJ Premier)

4. How Can It Be (produced by Statik Selektah)

5. Stages (produced by Large Professor)

6. All In One (5 Mics) ft. Lil Fame of M.O.P. (produced by Blaze

7. Next 2 Me… Continue

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Videos: Danny Diablo - Funky Rhyme

"I did this video at my boy Risky W.C.A.'s crib. Daddy X and The SubHoodz blessed me by spitting on the track. DJ Spae did the beat and reminds me of an old school Muggs beat," says Diablo. "'Funky Rhyme' has an old school feeling to it and we had a blast doing the video. I have my boy The Rev tattooing my homeboy Paulie B's name who passed away on my back in the video. We all had a great time and there are a lot of artist in the video making cameos. Daddy X came down… Continue

Added by Mumbo Sauce on June 3, 2008 at 6:02am — No Comments

T-Pain Goes Digital with New Record Label Nappy Boy Digital

T-Pain Launches Full Service Digital Record Label, Nappy Boy Digital

Nappy Boy Digital's First Release "Beam Me Up" Features The Label's Debut Artist, Tay Dizm, Along With T-Pain And Rick Ross

T-Pain steps into the forefront of the digital music world with the launch of his full service, independent record label, Nappy Boy Digital.

Nappy Boy Digital provides a direct artist to consumer connection as well as an immediate outlet for T-Pain to release his latest and… Continue

Added by Mumbo Sauce on June 3, 2008 at 5:57am — No Comments