The legendary group WHODINI prepares the stage to celebrate 25 years of “Funky Beats” and their tremendous contributions to HIP HOP music.
- When you think of old school hip-hop you immediately think of music that made you move to synthesized beats with a contagious hook. In 1982 WHODINI, pronounced like the famed magician Harry Houdini, stepped on the scene with their first single, Magic’s Wand, an intro song dedicated to Mr. Magic…
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Born and raised in Pittsburgh, PA in the Hill District (Chauncy Drive) he always wanted to be a MC. Dreaming of one day to land a record deal; or label deal. Barnz put out a mix tape hosted by E. Epps the heavy weight champion in 2002 with artist Young Roe aka Franchise, June thug, Young ranks, and Pige Craven.Next year Eddie Barnz was on the 1st Scorching Hot album. Soon after that he thought he was finally a step closer to his dreams, when he…
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BELLY BECOMES THE FIRST CANADIAN INDIE HIP HOP ARTIST TO PUSH GOLD THIS CENTURY
- Palestinian-Canadian rapper Belly has now become the first independent Canadian hip hop artist to go Gold this century with his double album debut, The Revolution. Belly now joins the ranks of other Gold-selling hip hop artists this year, including T.I. and K-OS. This outstanding accomplishment comes hot on the heels of his new video…
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Rawkus, the brand synonymous with groundbreaking hip-hop returns to their roots in artist development.
The Rawkus Network (http://www.rawkus.com), home to blog favorites and taste-makers such as RealtalkNY.net, SmokingSection.net, TheRapUp.net, and Fatlacemagazine.com, announces the Nov. 27th all digital launch of The Rawkus 50, a who’s who of the hottest underground artists in Hip Hop today.
Chosen from hundreds of submissions, all Rawkus 50 artists’ profiles can…
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Added by Mumbo Sauce on November 15, 2007 at 8:00pm —
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On Tuesday, footage was leaked to the internet and made available showing Cassidy making some disrespectful comments about Gillie Da Kid apparently out of nowhere on an as yet to be released DVD entitled "Ghetto Report DVD". Gillie, not being aware of the footage recorded previously by the Cameraman with Cassidy, showed nothing but love to Swizz Beats Young Protege, only to find out once the cameras stopped rolling and the footage rewound,…
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Added by Mumbo Sauce on October 27, 2007 at 7:30pm —
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KIDZ IN THE HALL INK DEAL WITH DUCK DOWN RECORDS
GROUP’S SOPHOMORE LP, THE IN CROWD, TO BE RELEASED IN MARCH 2008
Duck Down Records, in an effort to continue to expand its roster, is proud to announce the signing of Kidz In The Hall. Double-0, the Producer/DJ and Naledge, the Lyricist/MC, Kidz In The Hall are looking to become one of hip-hop's most admired acts, destined to leave a legacy of…
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Added by Mumbo Sauce on September 27, 2007 at 6:30pm —
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Links to the music:
Rick Ross - "B.L.O.W."
http://link7.streamhoster.com/?u=elemental&p=%2Frickross_blow.wma&odaid=4873
Rick Ross - "Get That Bread"
http://link7.streamhoster.com/?u=elemental&p=%2Frickross_getthatbread.wma&odaid=4873
artwork:
http://elemental.imeem.com/photo/P0j1-u4oGm/
Before Rick Ross gained national success, his talent was discovered by…
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Added by Mumbo Sauce on September 15, 2007 at 8:00pm —
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Holy Hip Hop recording artists CRUCIFIED SAINTS, under their Independent Record Label GOD REALM MUSIC GROUP today announce the signing of their latest CD project to a major distribution deal with Chrematizo Label Group (CLG) Distribution.
With lyrics that address bondage, deception, spiritual warfare and more, each member of the CRUCIFIED SAINTS has contributed to this CD with a heart and message granted to them by the Holy…
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Added by Mumbo Sauce on June 27, 2007 at 7:30pm —
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Blue Scholars Ready Sophomore LP, Bayani, On Rawkus Records
With one full-length album (Self-Titled, 2004) and an 8-song EP (The Long March, 2005) the Blue Scholars have emerged out of the erupting Northwest hip-hop scene with soulful beats, poetic yet political rhymes and a reputation for dynamic live performances. With their second full-length release, Bayani, due out on June 12, 2007 on MASSLINE in collaboration with the…
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Added by Mumbo Sauce on May 27, 2007 at 7:30pm —
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MUSICAL TRIO SA-RA PUTTING RUMORS TO REST
WITH MAY RELEASE OF THE HOLLYWOOD RECORDINGS
ON BABYGRANDE RECORDS
GUEST FEATURES INCLUDE ERYKAH BADU, TALIB KWELI, BILAL,
J DILLA, KURUPT, CAPONE-N-NOREAGA, PHARAOHE MONCH,
GEORGIA ANNE MULDROW, LORD NES AND MORE
Despite rumors that Shafiq, Om'Mas and Taz of the musical
trio Sa-Ra have disbanded, the group known best for their…
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Added by Mumbo Sauce on May 27, 2007 at 7:00pm —
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Kurupt and Tangled Thoughts Team for Philly 2 Cali
New Album Coming May 22 on Good Hands
The abundance of rock, R&B and Hip-Hop influence that flourishes in Philadelphia's underground music scene has paved the way for dozens of artists to achieve worldwide success. Philly native Kurupt may have made a name for himself in the California scene, but he has always envisioned ways to bring his East and West Coast influences together. Kurupt teamed with Philadelphia group…
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Added by Mumbo Sauce on May 1, 2007 at 8:00pm —
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In an effort to promote his debut album Port Authority, producer Marco Polo has teamed up with DJ Mick Boogie to release The Newport Authority, which features some album cuts and exclusives along with tracks Marco has produced in the past.
“This mixtape shows the past, present and future of what I’ve done as a producer up until now,” Marco told HipHopGame. “It includes songs I cut from my upcoming album Port Authority as well as brand…
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Added by Mumbo Sauce on May 1, 2007 at 7:30pm —
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"This new CD/DVD series from Time Out (of magazine and guidebook fame) takes artists/musicians/creatives from metro areas around the globe and has them act as tour guides for the "other side" of their city - the cool/interesting/weird establishments they frequent in their actual lives." - Fader
"Pop this in your suitcase along with your translation book and currency converter and you'll be good to go." - Tokion
"These are…
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Added by Mumbo Sauce on April 27, 2007 at 7:30pm —
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DJ JAZZY JEFF - THE RETURN OF THE MAGNIFICENT RAPSTER/BBE
Release Date: Summer 2007
The legendary DJ Jazzy Jeff needs no introduction - he's an eternal icon for urban music worldwide. Forever innovative, DJ Jazzy Jeff is known for being one of the few DJ's who can please both mainstream and underground audiences alike. As a DJ he's one of the few masters who can truly claim to have added something unique to the art with his famous,…
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Added by Mumbo Sauce on April 27, 2007 at 7:30pm —
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Chris Lowe Returns With Black Life II On Nature Sounds
Though Chris Lowe is a producer extraordinaire from Connecticut by way of Chicago who has been in the entertainment business for over 15-years (a true example of longevity in the Hiphop community), he’s only recently begun to garnish the accolades he’s deserved; including being named one of Urb Magazine’s “Hot 100” artists in 2004.
While Chris maybe best known…
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Added by Mumbo Sauce on April 17, 2007 at 7:00pm —
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KOCH Records announces the eagerly-anticipated release of
Return of the Mac, a new album from Mobb Deep’s Prodigy. This release will be followed in late 2007 by H.N.I.C. 2, the follow up to Prodigy’s Gold solo album, H.N.I.C., which spawned the hit, “Keep It Thoro.”
Return of the Mac teams Prodigy up once again with noted producer and Eminem DJ, The Alchemist, who produced every song on the album. The Alchemist most recently assembled…
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Added by Mumbo Sauce on February 15, 2007 at 8:00pm —
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Fans of rap music around the world are getting on the bandwagon and streaming her songs after the success of her single “Runnin’ Up the Check”
Liberty, North Carolina — January 24, 2022 – Sara McCoy, known professionally as SaraSoUnique, is a singer, rapper, and producer who was born in Bridgeport, Connecticut, and raised in North Carolina. Her debut single, titled ‘’Runnin’ Up…
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Multi-genre artist armed with a passion to explore his own characteristic flavors from the Caribbean, Fella Million intrigues listeners with new track- “Gossip”
St Thomas USVI, Virgin Islands — September 24, 2021- Was the release of his new single, “Gossip”, rising artist Fella Million is sculpting a unique presence within the ambits of World music, by staying true to his own roots. Expressing a range of emotions, the artist brings…
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