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July 2008 Blog Posts (69)

Nappy Roots New Album The Humdinger (Cover/Tracklisting)





Kentucky based hip-hop group Nappy Roots are BACK with a new album set to hit stores Aug 5th!

Interesting collabos with Greg Nice and Anthony Hamilton.





1.Intro

2.Beads & Braids

3.On My Way To Ga

4.Pole Position - (featuring Slick & Rose)

5.Flex

6.Swerve and Lean

7.Good Day

8.Down 'N' Out - (featuring Anthony Hamilton)

9.Tinted Up - (featuring Groove… Continue

Added by Mumbo Sauce on July 30, 2008 at 9:42am — No Comments

Rick Ross Celebrates Annual Be Out Day Charity Event







For more information about this event, please logon to: www.rickrosscharities.org



My issue with Rick Ross is that his REAL life story is actually worthy or interesting enough to

make albums about. The man CAME UP, does plenty for the community, owns several businesses, but for some reason that part of it never seems to make the album. In any event, Rick Ross BE OUT DAY is coming up and you need to be… Continue

Added by Mumbo Sauce on July 30, 2008 at 9:21am — No Comments

Suga-T Launches The Be About It Project Helping the Community



Bay Area's Own Suga-T Launch "The Be About It Project"





Local promotional company and “Suga-T,” of “E-40 and the Click,” unite to bring forth a positive event to both the Modesto and Stockton communities. Suga-T, along with Ms. Toi, most famously known from Ice Cube’s smash hit, ‘You Can Do It,’ and Salt-N-Pepa’s legendary deejay, Spinderella, seen recently on the popular VH-1 reality show, The Salt-N-Pepa Show, will be… Continue

Added by Mumbo Sauce on July 30, 2008 at 9:00am — No Comments

Revolt Radio July 30th 8PM Broadcast

"Revolt Radio" is a unique mix of Underground, Commercial, & Mash-Up Hip-Hop. Each broadcast looks to rebel against what you're currently hearing on the airwaves right now. Hosted by Black Knight, Revolt Radio airs every Wednesday from 8:00-9:00 PM with exclusive music from Nu Revolution Camp Founder/Artist, Wordsmith; Camp MC's Kontact, Black Knight, All-Biz, and numerous signed/unsigned artists making noise in the game. It is currently syndicated through Amalgam Digital, Crackaudio.com,… Continue

Added by Mumbo Sauce on July 29, 2008 at 12:00pm — No Comments

DJ Drama & Ludacris - The Preview Tracklisting





With all the controversy surrounding the King of the South and his battles with legal troubles and other artists from Bankhead, this is prime time for Luda to step up and make his mark in the game through delivering SOLID MUSIC.

Luda never had to rely on a gimmick to sell a record and his lyrics tell me he has something to prove.





1) And Starring...

2) The Preview

3) Still Spittin

4) DTP Magic feat. Willy… Continue

Added by Mumbo Sauce on July 29, 2008 at 8:30am — No Comments

Gillie da Kid Interview







Gille da Kid on We Run the Streets… Continue

Added by Mumbo Sauce on July 29, 2008 at 8:24am — No Comments

SC Music Awards Feedback -

Wow. The Indie Planet team went down to Greenville and had a great time. The event was broken down into several different gatherings and after parties throughout the weekend starting with a Meet and Greet at Club LaRoka on Pleasantburg and ending with a Niche Carolina Block Party on Sunday.



There was so much going on and so little sleep that it actually felt like a week. I can truly say I enjoyed every minute of it. The IPTV crew was energized by this trip and I think… Continue

Added by mr.shadeed on July 28, 2008 at 10:00am — 3 Comments

Trick Daddy Denies Leaking Rick Ross Photos





Leaking photos doesn't even sound like something that Trick would do - He's probably one of the most outspoken rappers in hip-hop history so I really don't believe he would stoop to those tactics to try to put Rick Ross down like that. In the article below published by allhiphop.com he clears his name and distances himself from those rumors.









After weeks of speculation, Trick Daddy has responded to the… Continue

Added by Mumbo Sauce on July 28, 2008 at 9:32am — 1 Comment

1st Annual Hip Hop Business Summit Hits Newark New Jersey

NEW JERSEY PERFORMING ARTS CENTER HOSTS ECSMG 1st ANNUAL HIP HOP BUSINESS SUMMIT

Saturday, August 23, 2008, 9am-3pm



Hip Hop Business Summitt coming in late August in New Jersey. Lots of good information will be shared at this summitt. This is the direction that the industry needs to take, in my opinion. Music is a business, but many "professionals" that make a living in this business are wrapped up in the popularity aspect of it. Information and event details are… Continue

Added by Mumbo Sauce on July 28, 2008 at 9:14am — No Comments

Full Sail Name School/College of the Year

Full Sail University is Named "School/College of the Year" by the Florida Association of Postsecondary Schools & Colleges



Full Sail is where a LOT of engineers and producers go to get their skills sharpened to work in the industry.

Good to see them get their rewards.









Full Sail University (www.fullsail.edu) was named "School/College of the Year" by the Florida Association of Postsecondary Schools & Colleges (FAPSC).

The Harvard of… Continue

Added by Mumbo Sauce on July 28, 2008 at 9:07am — No Comments

CORMEGA drops new single featuring Assortment of Hip-Hop LEGENDS


Cormega's Fresh ft.DJ Red Alert, Parrish Smith of EPMD, Big Daddy Kane, KRS-1, and Grand Puba.

Queensbridge's finest CORMEGA went and got help from a few legends for this joint!!!!

http://www.zshare.net/audio/15859126a0d16a92

Added by Mumbo Sauce on July 24, 2008 at 4:02pm — No Comments

Headed to South Carolina --

Indie Planet will be in Greenville making sure the world gets to see all the talent in South Carolina.

I'm glad I ran into Shera and Marcus (event organizers) backstage in Atlanta last month or else I might have found out about the event too late to properly plan for it!!





We'll be delivering some quality event photos and interviews for our viewers and members of the site once we get back. My thoughts are that we have way too much exclusive interviews and footage… Continue

Added by mr.shadeed on July 24, 2008 at 3:30pm — No Comments

Music Business: 4 Pillars of the Band/Fan Relationship -

Thought this was interesting due to the fact that most artists are still trying to figure things out in the New Music Business. Here's a simple list from my friends over at Hypebot.





4 Pillars Of The Band & Fan Relationship

1) Attract



2) Communicate

It's a two way conversation



3) Build Loyalty

Keep interest with new songs, videos, shows & more



4) Monetize



Each fan (casual, active, fanatical) will want a… Continue

Added by Mumbo Sauce on July 24, 2008 at 9:58am — No Comments

Five Deez Releases Table Noise Album Cover





Table Noise Vol. 1-3 released 7/22/08 on Scratch-N-Mixxx Records

Art done by: Dalek



"For the first time ever, Five Deez' famous Table Noise break beat vinyl-only series is available on CD. Compiled by Fat Jon, Pase Rock, Mr. Dibbs, and Tim Henderson, the first volume was originally released in 2000. The two follow-up LPs were put out in 2001 and 2005 respectively. The CD features original cover art by street artist legend… Continue

Added by Mumbo Sauce on July 24, 2008 at 9:43am — No Comments

Music Business: 50 Cent Sues Taco Bell

Rapper 50 Cent sued Taco Bell on Wednesday for making him an unauthorized spokesman for the chain in a recent ad campaign, Reuters reports.



The news organization obtained the legal papers, filed in Manhattan federal court, in which 50 and his lawyers allege that the restaurant chain engaged in some unjust promotion. Taco Bell released a letter addressed to 50 in which the company suggested he change his name for a day to "79 Cent," "89 Cent" or "99 Cent."



"We… Continue

Added by Mumbo Sauce on July 24, 2008 at 9:38am — No Comments

FILA Signs Nasty Nas for Campaign, New Line in the Works

Nas Campaigning for FILA, Creating New Line



Nas has long been known for his fashion sense and style that he brought to the game. Apparently sneaker giant FILA feels the same way as Nas has been tapped to campaign the Fila Italia Collection and Nas will be

putting out a new line through FILA.



Official Press Statements:

"FILA will incorporate NAS into the marketing campaign of the Fila Italia Collection that will be available at athletic specialty… Continue

Added by Mumbo Sauce on July 24, 2008 at 9:30am — No Comments

Doomtree Collective Unites for Highly Anticipated Group Album!





Doomtree finally unites featuring tracks produced and performed by all of the nine member producer and emcee crew.

The five rappers and four producers that make up the Doomtree crew have been powering through the underground community since their inception, with critically acclaimed releases from their home-grown label, including their own False Hopes series of EPs, and the release of P.O.S.'s Ipecac Neat (named "Best Album of… Continue

Added by Mumbo Sauce on July 23, 2008 at 11:40am — No Comments

Tech News: Electronic Arts Launches New Music Division Artwerk!



Gaming company Electronic Arts today announced it has entered into a joint venture with Nettwerk One Music to form the new full-service music company, Artwerk. The initiative brings together Nettwerk’s management, publishing and digital delivery expertise with the global marketing power made of EA’s blockbuster games.

The Artwerk label will sign and develop both new and established artists for publishing, master recording and sync deals, as well as digital and… Continue

Added by Mumbo Sauce on July 23, 2008 at 11:30am — No Comments

Shawty Putt Signs New Deal, Hits the Road To Support Hit Single

Shawty Putt has a new deal on the table w/ Independent label Razor and Tie Ent via BME.

Look to see the promo everywhere for his single "Dat Baby (Don't Look Like Me)," ft. Too Short

The song has already charted at #5 on the Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Singles chart. Currently on tour through July, below is his tour schedule for August. You can view Shawty Putt on

the "Isis-Hood Hard Day" episode of Indie Planet TV in the Episodes section.



Shawty Putt Tour…

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Added by Mumbo Sauce on July 23, 2008 at 10:47am — No Comments

Tech News: Beats By Dr Dre HD Headphones Now Available!

Dr. Dre, Jimmy Iovine, and Monster put the new isolation headphones on the market and launched a new website beatsbydrdre.com. Producers,engineers, is the $349.95 worth the price tag??!!



Legendary artist and producer Dr. Dre, Interscope Geffen A&M Chairman Jimmy Iovine and Monster®, the leader in audio/video accessories, announced that their new Beats™ by Dr. Dre™ high definition powered isolation™ headphones will be available on July 25th at Apple® retail and online…

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Added by Mumbo Sauce on July 23, 2008 at 10:30am — No Comments

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