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
Added by Mumbo Sauce on April 23, 2008 at 10:30pm —
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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
Added by Mumbo Sauce on April 23, 2008 at 10:27pm —
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Single "The Life" Debuts at #7 on The Billboard HOT 100 Single Chart.
Check out Prodigy EPK at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JN1x4c1mDTY
One week before Prodigy's long awaited solo album H.N.I.C. Pt. 2 hits the street and retail shelves, AAO Music/Voxonic Music has announced that "The Life," the first radio single from the album will debut at #7 on Billboard's Hot 100 Single Sales Chart. Peter G. Kuys, President of AAO Music and Arie Deutsch, President of Voxonic Music,… Continue
Added by Mumbo Sauce on April 21, 2008 at 11:00am —
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Listen to the audio "My Interview" in our music section -
As of now, Young Buck still hasn't formally answered MTV News's requests for comment on allegations made a few days ago by 50 Cent and G-Unit — allegations that drug problems (including cocaine and syrup) and inconsistent behavior were among the reasons why he was dismissed from the group. However, on Saturday afternoon (April 19), Buck's camp did reach out, e-mailing us a new song by the Tennessee MC.
- Gotta hand it to Joe, he fought back from tough early going and figured out Hopkins and made B-Hop fight his fight. Joe kept moving forward and was ultimately too much for B. Hop tonite. Thought Golden Boy Promotions was gonna make it rain on the judges to influence the decision but good fight nonetheless and it was on HBO which is great for the sport overall.
Joe Calzaghe leaped onto the unfamiliar ropes with more hope than confidence, punching his fists skyward but also looking… Continue
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Fat Ray & Black Milk - "Bad Man" featuring Guilty Simpson and Scorpio
"They even mix gangsta with gospel / That's like selling cocaine at a Costco"
The future of hip-hop is now and lives in Detroit. Put aside the claims that hip-hop is dead and focus your attention on the underground rap scene that is blowing up in Motor City. Black Milk, Detroit native and regarded by many as the heir to the J Dilla throne, has teamed up with Fat Ray on The Set Up LP. The latest track from… Continue
Added by Mumbo Sauce on April 19, 2008 at 4:25pm —
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Global Mixx Music Retreat Gears up for the 4th Annual Conference To Empower the Music and Entertainment Industry
GMixx Retreat September 12th through 14th 2008
CHICAGO – On the Street Promotions and Marketing announces the 2008 Global Mixx Music Retreat in Chicago. This year the GMIXX '08 Music Retreat "Empower Yourself" will kick-off Friday, September 12th through Sunday, September 14th at various locations throughout the beautiful city of Chicago. The events will range from… Continue
U-Krime and DJ Whoo Kid team for Street Cinema -- new mixtape from Brooklyn's U-Krime on April 22.
With the recent resurgence of dance-oriented hits, the definition of the Hip Hop street anthem has morphed beyond beats and lyrics alone. Passion is the key element of a movement that touches people at their core, inspiring them to follow any given artist's ideal. With their new project, The New York Krimes Vol 3: Street Cinema, the Brooklyn trio U-Krime aspires to connect with fans… Continue
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Dizzee Rascal Brings "Grime" Stateside, Tours with El-P
Dizzee Rascal – Maths + English (Definitive Jux)
Release Date: 04/29/08
Dizzee Rascal's "Where's Da G's" featuring Bun B. is already blowing up on the internet, weeks before the stateside release of the British MC's third full length, Math's + English, out April 29th via Definitive Jux. The album first hit shelves last year in the UK to a Mercury Music Prize nomination (think the UK's equivalent of independent… Continue
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