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April 2008 Blog Posts (176)

Cipher Youth Fundraiser Debuts in Austin (April 12th)

The Cipher Youths Make Their Austin Debut

The Cipher's kickoff fundraiser will be held Saturday, April 12, 2008 at the home of Dale and Libby Linebarger, from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. Live performances include teen poets, rappers, and singers of The Cipher along with local hip hop artists SaulPaul, Public Offenders, and S.T.A.T.I.K. Proceeds from the event will help sustain the new non-profit program geared towards East Austin young adults, 15-21, through the next year.

"Giving… Continue

Added by Mumbo Sauce on April 12, 2008 at 10:06am — No Comments

JD/ Island Def Jam Partner Up w/ TAG to Launch TAG Records

Is this the future of the music label as we know it? With Myspace and LiveNation jumping into the pot, this may signal the new business model for artists.

Jermaine Dupri and Island Def Jam Music Group Launch New Hip-Hop Label in Partnership

Island Def Jam Music Group (IDJ) and Procter & Gamble's TAG brand announce the formation of a new hip-hop record label, TAG Records. The new label will be led by hip-hop mogul Jermaine Dupri, who will act as president of the… Continue

Added by Mumbo Sauce on April 12, 2008 at 10:03am — No Comments

Billy Danze Interview

Billy Danze Interview

Part I

- MOP is a bigtime favorite of the planet - as a duo, they probably have as much chemistry going back and forth as RUN-DMC, and yes I said it!

Part… Continue

Added by Mumbo Sauce on April 12, 2008 at 10:00am — No Comments

Foxy Brown Released From The Slammer

Hopefully we can get an exclusive from Brooklyn's Don Diva when we hit the New York leg of our filming in early May.

Foxy served a 241 day prison term for probation violation on a 2004 charge on assault. Unfortunately, she still has to answer charges of banging her neighbor in the domepiece with a Crackberry phone.

She also has a case down in South Beach when she spit on a owner of a beauty store and… Continue

Added by Mumbo Sauce on April 11, 2008 at 9:36am — No Comments

Khia Snaps on Wendy Williams

Khia took the bullseye off Trina - now she's goin at celebrity shock jock/gossip queen Wendy Williams - I'm tellin you Khia will get her own satellite radio show if you keeps it up (Fellas, I apologize for the flick lol)

“Now you know what????? I have to be the baddest, realest, smartest bitch ever….. Because all these dumb silly Drag Queens love to promote me….. I have been on covers, four page spreads, radio and TV and I didn’t have… Continue

Added by Mumbo Sauce on April 11, 2008 at 9:28am — No Comments

D-BOYZ Lockdown Label Deal w/ 404 Music, Inc.

Former Cash Money artists D-BOYZ Finalize Label Deal With 404 Music, Inc.

THE NEW SINGLE "IT'S YOUR MONEY (DOPE MONEY)" FROM THE FORTHCOMING ALBUM "LIFE OF A D-BOY" BY D-BOYZ

404 Music, Inc. proudly announces that it has signed a joint venture label deal with D-BOYZ Entertainment to release the first album from former Cash Money recording artists, Stone and Lac. Collectively known as the D-BOYZ, their upcoming album "Life of a D-BOY" is an unprecedented effort that features… Continue

Added by Mumbo Sauce on April 10, 2008 at 4:00pm — No Comments

Punk-Hop-N-B Difrint Host B'More 10 Emcee Battle (Baltimore,MD)

10 Emcees

2 Mics

Cash Prize

New Turntable Club
2139 Jefferson Street
Balt, MD

Call Krizz (443)834-8398 for info or to get in the battle -

Our Indie Planet exclusive interview with Krizz will be uploaded to our videos section real soon

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Max Minelli Finds The Remedy on Koch

KOCH RECORDS TO RELEASE NEW MIXTAPE BY LOUISIANA HIP HOP ARTIST MAX MINELLI

THE REMEDY HITS STORES ON MAY 13th, 2008

KOCH Records announces the release of a new mixtape by Southern hip hop star, Max Minelli. The Remedy will hit stores on May 13th, 2008.

The first single “U Gotta Luv Me Baby,” will be sent to radio shortly.

Known for his strong lyrics and noticeable twang, Minelli, a Louisiana native, made a name for himself at… Continue

Added by Mumbo Sauce on April 10, 2008 at 3:23pm — No Comments

Prodigy Blogs from the Bing Part II

P musta got a job as the webmaster of the prison because he is gettin his blog onnnnnn

Source: The good folks at Vibe.com

WARNING: The views of the VIBE.com celebrity bloggers are theirs and theirs alone. VIBE accepts no responsibility for any controversial opinions or hurt feelings whatsoever. This content may not be suitable for uptight people.

Below is another blog from my husband, P. Wanted to thank… Continue

Added by Mumbo Sauce on April 10, 2008 at 2:30pm — No Comments

Independents Day: Devin the Dude Smoke Sessions

A longtime favorite here on the I Planet, Devin is consistent as they come and one of the most under-rated artists in the game if not all time.

Independents Day is your up-to-date report of independently released hip-hop music. If you have an album release and want to be featured in Independents Day email indieplanetmail@gmail.com

Added by Mumbo Sauce on April 10, 2008 at 1:30pm — No Comments

Foul Mouth Jerk Releases 4th LP on Streetlight Music

FOUL MOUTH JERK RETURNS WITH HIS FOURTH FULL-LENGTH LP, STREETLIGHT MUSIC, ON APRIL 22nd 2008

STREET LIGHT MUSIC FEATURES APPEARANCES BY MASTA ACE, MURS, EL DA SENSAI and GRANDMASTER CAZOnce again back is the incredible rhyme animal known as the Foul Mouth Jerk. Foul Mouth Jerk is an independent Hip-Hop artist raised in northern New Jersey. Growing up in the late 80’s & early 90’s, he participated in what is often referred to as Hip-Hop’s “Golden Age.” FMJ began rapping in… Continue

Added by Mumbo Sauce on April 10, 2008 at 11:00am — No Comments

Strictly Hip Hop Turns 18 - Plans 24 Hour Anniversary Show

Strictly Hip Hop 24 Hour Anniversary Show 4/25-26

WEAA 88.9, Morgan State, Strictly Hip Hop would like to dedicate its 18 year anniversary to the celebration of the most influential record labels that have supported WEAA and continue to assist with their participation in distributing music that can be broadcast to the Baltimore Hip Hop community and abroad.

During the broadcast, Strictly Hip Hop will highlight the record labels that:

Helped the Hip Hop… Continue

Added by Mumbo Sauce on April 9, 2008 at 3:11pm — No Comments

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

Added by Mumbo Sauce on April 8, 2008 at 4:05pm — No Comments