After years of mixtape murdering and freestyles, Queens native Ali Vegas will be dropping an independent release on Lamar Odom's (his cousin) Rich Soil Label. For those of you readers who are too young to remember, Ali was a kid prodigy MC who drew comparisons to Nas for his multi-syllabic flow patterns at the age of… Continue
Photo caption #2: Panelists: Bottom row (l to r? Lil' Mama, Russell Simmons, Ciara, T.I., Rosci, Terrence J, Flo-Rida, (Top row; l to r) Guerilla Zoe, Husuan Smalls, Valeisha Butterfield, Emily King, DJ Toomp, Lil'X, Dr. Benjamin Chavis, O' neal Mcknight, and Styles P
PENNSYLVANIA YOUTH VOTER REGISTRATION INCREASED OVER 70% IN 2008
NATIONAL HIP-HOP TEAM VOTE SUMMIT IN PHILADELPHIA MAKES AN…Continue
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KOCH Records/Big Oomp Records recording artist Baby D is being held without bond in Ohio on federal charges for allegedly trafficking cocaine. Baby D vehemently disputes these allegations. He is being held in the Butler County Jail which also houses people held on federal charges). Baby D was arrested in Dayton, Ohio on March 26, 2008 and continues to be held without bail. He also has… Continue
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Prodigy Song Tops The Billboard Hot 100 Singles Sales Chart
First Time Entry At Top Of The Charts For Legendary Mobb Deep Rapper
- For the first time ever and in the same week that the long awaited solo album H.N.I.C. Pt. 2 from Prodigy was released, the first single "The Life," reached the #1 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 Single Sales Chart. This is a first for Prodigy, one half of the platinum-selling duo Mobb… Continue
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A man was fatally shot Sunday in Gentilly, becoming the seventh person slain in four days in New Orleans.
As Michael Allen, 32, was getting out of a vehicle in the 4700 block of Miles Drive Sunday shortly before 1 p.m., a man approached and opened fire, New Orleans police said.
The gunman escaped on foot, and Allen died a short time later at University Hospital, police spokeswoman Sabrina Richardson said. An autopsy will… Continue
GUERILLA UNION TEAMS WITH MYSPACE TO ANNOUNCE PERFORMERS AND ROUTING OF THE LEADING HIP-HOP FESTIVAL SERIES TODAY AT ALL-STAR PRESS CONFERENCE AND SECRET SHOW
2008 ROCK THE BELLS INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL SERIES POWERED BY SANDISK LINE-UP RELEASED
HEADLINERS INCLUDE A TRIBE CALLED QUEST, NAS, MOS DEF, DE LA SOUL, RAKIM AND
REUNITED SPECIAL GUESTS THE PHARCYDE
WITH ADDITIONAL PERFORMANCES BY SPANK ROCK, SANTOGOLD, KID SISTER, JAY ELECTRONICA AND MANY… Continue
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Prodigy (of Mobb Deep) HNIC 2 Review by: Mr. Shadeed.
There’s a new trend emerging in the hip-hop community when a veteran artist or group releases a new album that is below his or her own level of excellence, fans will immediately rush and say “Yeah, but its better than 90% of the music that’s out today”
With the constant pressure to remain relevant in today’s climate of hip-hop music, many artists who were gold and… Continue
YING YANG TWINS #1 INDIE ARTIST ON MYSPACE, UNLEASH VIDEO FOR THEIR NEW SINGLE "DROP" & ANNOUNCE SUMMER ALBUM RELEASE
Multi-platinum selling artist, the Ying Yang Twins, announce a late Summer release for their forthcoming full length entitled "Ying Yang for President," due out on TVT Records late this summer. The albums first single "Drop" leaked on Myspace and has been played an amazing 31 million times. The ATL duo is the #1 Indie artist on Myspace. "Drop" is produced by Isaac "Ike… Continue
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Dirt Road Records Presents Low And His New Single "Baby Girl"
With a commanding presence that immediately attracts your attention and a distinctive sound that differentiates him from being comparable to today's competition, there's no questioning why "Low" is here to lead. Inspired by Hip-Hop Pioneers of the B-Boy Era: Rakim, KRS-1, Goodie Mob, Pharcyde, and Wu-Tang, Low uses his craft to express his otherwise quiet and observant nature. Prepared to introduce the world to what he… Continue
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Luther "Uncle Luke" Campbell Stars in VH1 Television Series
Show to Be a Large Part of Luke Entertainment Group's Awareness Campaign
Luke Entertainment Group ("LEG" or the "Company") (PINKSHEETS: LKEN) is pleased to announce that Luther "Luke" Campbell will star in his own reality TV show, "Luke's Parental Advisory," on VH1.
The much-anticipated series will follow Mr. Campbell as he juggles being a dad to two… Continue
Added by Mumbo Sauce on April 23, 2008 at 10:42pm —
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Bake Up Boyz Team With DJ Green Lantern -- Prelude to Fresh Out Da Kitchen Album Release
April 29 on Phase One/EMI -- FYE In-Store April 29 in Detroit
As the date draws near for the release of the Bake Up Boyz' debut album on April 29, they have teamed with world-renowned DJ/producer Green Lantern to create an exciting teaser for fans. Their 14-track mixtape, entitled The Cook Up - Still In Da… Continue
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METRO Releases "LAVISH" Video Featuring Bobby Valentino
After moving almost 90,000 units independently, rapper and entertainment mogul METRO is back with his new video and single "LAVISH" featuring R&B crooner BOBBY VALENTINO. The single has been burning up the airways in California and Georgia and is featured on METRO's highly anticipated album "Prophet vs. Playboy" set to release May 20, 2008. The video, filmed in Malibu, California, was directed by Dr.… Continue
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Newest track from Each Dawn I Die features NYC legend Kool G Rap
"Caked Up" featuring Kool G Rap is the latest track from Little Vic's newest album Each Dawn I Die. Starting with a shot of funk in the beginning, the song grows from there, layering turntable scratches over a raw New York City beat. Little Vic shows off his versatility on this track by blending the dark side of battle rap with a cocky swagger. He rhymes, "Cats… Continue
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Rap-A-Lot Records set to Kick-Off the 2nd Annual OG RON C R.E.A.L Houston Music Conference with the Official Welcome to Houston Party, Friday, May 9, 2008
OG RON C R.E.A.L Houston Music Conference
Powered by the GO DJs May 9 – 11, 2008 * Houston, TX
Houston, May 22, 2008 – The City of Houston celebrated OG RON C's 20th Year as a DJ in 2007. Included in the successful 20th Anniversary Celebration was a music conference, which will now serve as an annual event. The 2nd… Continue
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