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Slip-N-Slide Records Kill the Billboard Charts (Trina Hits #1)

SECOND #1 ALBUM FOR SLIP-N-SLIDE RECORDS IN ONE MONTH!

Ted Lucas, CEO of Slip-N-Slide Records, South Florida’s #1 Independent label, has reached enormous victory this year by having his second artist in just a month, hip-hop superstar Trina, debut her fourth album STILL DA BADDEST (Slip-N-Slide Records/EMI) at #1 album on the Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Charts. Slip-N-Slide Records recently had the #1 album in the country… Continue

Added by Mumbo Sauce on April 9, 2008 at 3:06pm — No Comments

RZA Serves Up Digi Snax - Tour In the Works

RZA Drops Digi Snax - Tour in the Works

The West coast soul/funk live band Stone Mecca, that shows up heavy on the album, will also join Bobby on stage.

Digi Snax hits shelves July 1. More details such as track listing and special guests coming in the next week.

Check the tour dates and locations

Tue-Jun 10, 08 Houston, TX - Warehouse Live

Wed-Jun 11, 08 Austin, TX -… Continue

Added by Mumbo Sauce on April 9, 2008 at 3:00pm — No Comments

ITUNES Top Music Retailer in the USA

iTunes Store Top Music Retailer in the US

-- Apple(R) today announced that the iTunes(R) Store (http://www.itunes.com/) surpassed Wal-Mart to become the number one music retailer in the US, based on the latest data from the NPD Group*. With over 50 million customers, iTunes has sold over four billion songs and features the world's largest music catalog of over six million songs.

"We launched iTunes less than five years ago, and it has now become the number one music… Continue

Added by Mr. E on April 9, 2008 at 7:30am — No Comments

BACARDI and MySpace to Offer 'Dream Gig' in Miami to DJs

BACARDI and MySpace to Offer 'Dream Gig' in Miami to DJs

MySpace.com, the internet's premier social networking site has teamed up with BACARDI to offer one exceptional DJ the experience of a lifetime: The chance to open for BACARDI B-LIVE when the innovative global concert series lands at the Bayfront Amphitheater in downtown Miami, April 19.

Open to entrants 25 years of age or older, interested DJs can learn more and enter online at www.myspace.com/blivemiami. Judged on video… Continue

Added by Mr. E on April 9, 2008 at 7:00am — No Comments

Gil Scott-Heron Live

Added by Mumbo Sauce on April 8, 2008 at 11:30pm — 1 Comment

Khia Update

KHIA Upate -

Khia releases a new mix tape; awaits the debut of a VH-1 Reality Show; and prepares for the release of her next album

Taking her stand as the Rap Queen of the South a/k/a The Only Successful Indie Female Rapper a/k/a The Real Baddest Chick a/k/a KHIA (pronounced K-eye-yah)—most known for her 2002 hit single, "My Neck, My Back (Lick It)" is making moves in 2008 with the release of her mix tape, THE… Continue

Added by Mumbo Sauce on April 8, 2008 at 4:18pm — No Comments

SMITTY PRODUCTIONS TO PERFORM @ GREEK FEST 2008!

E. SMITTY TO PERFORM @ GREEK FEST 2008!

IF YOUR ATTENDING OR PLANNING TO ATTEND GREEKFEST 2008 @ JONES BEACH, NY, YOU WILL SOON SEE WHAT ALL THE HYPE IS ABOUT. E. SMITTY IS A LATIN BORN PRODUCER/MC/ENGINEER. HE HEADS THE PRODUCTION COMPANY AND INDEPENDENT LABEL "SMITTY PRODUCTIONS" FEATURING AN ALL-STAR CAST OF ARTISTS, MC'S, PRODUCER'S AND COLLEGE DROP-OUTS. LATELY SMITTY PRODUCTIONS HAS BEEN MAKING A TON OF NOISE, WITH E. SMITTY & CAMP TOURING THE NORTHEAST, RIPPING… Continue

Added by Mumbo Sauce on April 8, 2008 at 4:13pm — No Comments

Next to Blow? IPTV Presents Global Grind.com

Leading Social Media and Networking Site Global Grind Launches Facebook Applications, Mobile Site and More New

Global Grind, (http://www.globalgrind.com/ ) a fast-growing social media site, funded by Silicon Valley venture capital firm Accel Partners and Hip-Hop Mogul Russell Simmons, today announced new tools and features to extend its reach across multiple sites and platforms.

Global Grind is the central destination for the top online content that matters to the hip-hop… Continue

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Next to Blow?? IPTV Presents Mr. Ozwald

Mr. Ozwald continues his Grind to Stardom after Intoxicating Head-bopping Performance as Opening Act for Lil Wayne

Crown Digital Records CEO and artist, Mr. Ozwald, performed LIVE in concert with Cash Money Super Star, Lil Wayne to an audience confining thousands of enthusiastic rap supporters. Continuing his husstle in the music industry, the 25-year old rapper, is bringing great music to everyone's ears on a monthly… Continue

Added by Mumbo Sauce on April 8, 2008 at 4:02pm — 1 Comment

Young Buck Gets The Boot

50 Cent, General of all things G-Unit called into Hot 97 and announced amongst disputing that the mom of his kid is a hard-working RN as portrayed in Get Rich or Die Tryin, that Nashville, TN's own Young Buck is officially out of G-Unit as a group member but is still signed to the label as a solo artist. Seems as if Buck's quest for independence was a little too much to keep ties together with The Unit. Two bulls can't share the same yard. Sad… Continue

Added by Mumbo Sauce on April 8, 2008 at 9:30am — 1 Comment

Superstar Acoustic Remix

Lupe Fiasco feat. Matt Santos perform smash single Superstar off Lupe's second album The Cool.
This version is an acoustic set. Enjoy

http://www.xxlmag.com/online/?p=20719

Added by Mr. E on April 8, 2008 at 7:30am — No Comments

AZ Interview - Indie Planet Exclusive!

Indie Planet linked up with Brooklyn lyricist AZ on a recent promo tour stop. AZ discussed his latest project Undeniable, the recording process and more. View the promo in our videos section.

Stay tuned for AZ's new video for his first single Undeniable and more! Only here at your #1 source for Independent hip hop worldwide Indie Planet Television -

Added by Mumbo Sauce on April 7, 2008 at 9:30pm — 1 Comment

Music Industry Seminar 5/10/08

Why Urban Artists, Producers, and Executives are turning to Music Industry Seminars for Answers in the midst of an Urban Music crash

What do the Urban Music and Real Estate Market have in common? They're both in the midst of collapse and those who think they can survive with the old model stand to have their dreams foreclosed on. Record labels are going bankrupt, major stars are broke, and many feel that urban music has lost its honesty. So where does the industry go from here? It… Continue

Added by Mumbo Sauce on April 7, 2008 at 5:00pm — No Comments

Keith Murray Headlines "Best of the Tri-State Concert" 4/22

The Tri-States Premiere Party & Showcase Company does it again with "The Best Of The Tri- State Concert" & Party April 22nd @ The S - Lounge Headlined by "Keith Murray" This is a Golden Era event for supporters of real Hip-Hop !! Attention All Artist.. Club Hoppers & Supporters of Talent .. It’s time to go Hard !! Artist we Still got some Slots left so Get at us if you would like to be added to this concert @… Continue

Added by Mumbo Sauce on April 7, 2008 at 5:00pm — 1 Comment

MTV Pays Homage to Yo! MTV Raps

MTV Celebrates the Most Influential Music Television Series of All Time: 'Yo! MTV Raps'

'Yo! MTV Raps' Turns 20 With Month-Long Tribute Across MTV Including New Online Hub Showcasing The Best Of 'Yo!'

-- That's right -- we're saying it -- the most influential music television series of all time! MTV is celebrating the 20th anniversary of "Yo! MTV Raps" with a month-long campaign starting April 1st. In honor of the series that helped bring "Hip-Hop" to the global masses,… Continue

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Trafficking Media 2.0 Released

TRAFFICKING MEDIA 2.0 IS DONE!

TM will now allow you to place videos from YouTube (other video sites coming soon) and place your OWN ads on the video page and make money off it. Or promote your own music banners, if you're a up and coming artist.

We all know how fast Hip Hop videos spread over the internet so this is a great opportunity to use that and earn cash.

Sign Up Free: http://traffickingmedia.com/index.php?page=register

Added by Mumbo Sauce on April 7, 2008 at 4:59pm — No Comments

Next to Blow? IPTV Presents LEXX 9ELEVEN

SOUTHISIDE JAMAICA QUEENS RECORDING ARTIST LEXX 9ELEVEN IS TAKING THE GAME BY STORM

2007 UMA (Underground Music Awards) #1 Contender nominee, LEXX9ELEVEN seems to be popping up in the media everywhere.... here is what the media frenzy is about.

Being co-signed by some of the game's most respected artists in the game such as Keyshia Cole, The Game, Chrisette Michelle,Sticky Fingaz, Lloyd Banks and Treach of Naughty… Continue

Added by Mumbo Sauce on April 7, 2008 at 4:58pm — No Comments

Termanology Readies All-Star Produced Debut LP

HIP HOP'S RISING STAR TERMANOLOGY’S DEBUT ALBUM BOASTS PRODUCTION DREAM TEAM

Politics As Usual LP to drop in Fall 2008

Massachusetts-bred, New York-based rapper Termanology is putting the finishing touches on his official debut album Politics As Usual. One of this year’s most anticipated albums, it drops Fall 2008 through a joint venture between Terms own ST. Records and indy powerhouse Nature Sounds.

The record… Continue

Added by Mumbo Sauce on April 7, 2008 at 4:30pm — No Comments

Texas artist Fat Pimp Hits the Billboard Charts

Texas Indie Hip Hop Artist Has Two Singles on Billboard Charts with Minimal Promotions

Hip Hop recording artist Fat Pimp has been enjoying success both locally (in his hometown of Dallas) and nationally. While his first single for Ball Hard Entertainment, Rack Daddy, has been dominating the airwaves and nightclubs in the southeastern region of the country, the success of his follow up single, I'm Getting Money has the artist with a… Continue

Added by Mr. E on April 6, 2008 at 11:30pm — 1 Comment