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Rappers Who Served In The Military (Veteran's Day Edition)

Ice-T US Army

In celebration of this Veteran's Day 2008, Indie Planet TV has gone back and we present our readers with a list of rappers who served in the military. Military life is not all about Iraq and desert. When not at war or "in the field", the military is like a regular 9-5 in many ways. There are lots of soldiers who have studio equipment in their barracks and record entire albums, some of which lead… Continue

Added by mr.shadeed on November 11, 2008 at 11:00am — 1 Comment

Primo Starr: IPTV Presents I GOT NEXT

I've seen the future, and his name is Primo Starr. The Lauren, South Carolina native displays a great deal of versatility and showcases a bright future in his "A Starr Still Shines" EP, which is a 7 song journey through trunk rattling music that is popular throughout the South to Boom Bap on joints such as Starr Power.

The versality throughout artists in the Carolinas is evident in Starr's music as he mentions Heavy Chevys and reference a… Continue

Added by mr.shadeed on November 9, 2008 at 3:00pm — No Comments

Hip-Hop Community Comes Together for Change (Editorial)

Jay-Z lends his support for Barack Obama

The voice of hip-hop has sounded loudly over the 2008 Presidential election.

I would like to acknowledge the fact that in no other election has the voice of hip-hop been so loud, proud, and vocal behind one candidate.

Voters young and old, arrived at the polls in record numbers to cast their vote for the candidate that they felt would impact… Continue

Added by mr.shadeed on November 5, 2008 at 10:30am — No Comments

IPTV New Releases - Black Milk - Tronic

Below is a instrumental clip called Summer and Stay with me RMX

1. Long Story Short

2. Bounce

3. Give the Drummer Sum

4. Without U/Electric Ribbon (Interlude)

5. Hold It Down

6. Losing Out

7. Hell Yeah

8. Overdose

9. Reppin for U - Black Milk, Abernathy, A.

10. The Matrix

11. Try

12. Tronic Summer

13. Bond 4 Life

14. Elec… Continue

Added by mr.shadeed on October 30, 2008 at 8:34am — No Comments

The Perfect Podcasting Mic?

Podcasting is becoming a very popular means of expression for independent artists in the music business.

Podcasts can come in variety of formats from online radio stations, to broadcasts to update fans about your latest and greatest, or as a means to break a new single.

Many terrestrial (FM) radio DJs use podcasting as a way to catalog popular mixshows that they command.

This enhances their appeal, gives them additional outlets to… Continue

Added by mr.shadeed on October 29, 2008 at 10:30pm — No Comments

Makin' It Magazine Launches 2009 Beat Game Comp for 10,000!

Makin' It Magazine is back with the official launch of the 2009 Beat Game competition. This year artists will compete for a Grand Prize of $10,000 Cash and a Cover story in Makin' It Magazine (reaching 60,000 Artists, Producers, DJs and Industry Professionals).

15 Finalists will also be featured on a nationally released mixtape. Over 100,000 Copies distributed in 35 US markets.

Register today and receive 15 Royalty Free Beats… Continue

Added by mr.shadeed on October 8, 2008 at 1:24pm — No Comments

Royce 5'9 Headlines B-More Scribble Jam Preliminary Event

Bmore was the site for the Scribble Jam Preliminary Event which featured DJ P-Funk on the 1s and 2s. P-Funk has been puttin in work for a while but is starting to get his shine by putting together GREAT hip-hop events under his Elements Party promotions company in association w/ Sonar Nightclub, which has become a hub for great hip-hop performances on a regular basis.

Hosted by Real… Continue

Added by mr.shadeed on October 5, 2008 at 1:01pm — No Comments

Jedi Mind Tricks - A History of Violence Album Cover / Tour Dates

"A HISTORY OF VIOLENCE" TOUR DATES:

10/24/08 Cambridge, MA Middle East

10/25/08 Portland, ME TBA

10/26/08 South Burlington, VT Higher Ground

10/28/08 Chicago, IL Subterranean

10/30/08 Englewood, CO Gothic Theatre

10/31/08 Boulder, CO Fox Theatre

11/03/08 Las Vegas, NV Jillian's

11/05/08 Santa Cruz, CA The Catalyst

11/06/08 San Francisco, CA Slim's

11/07/08 Los Angeles,… Continue

Added by mr.shadeed on October 2, 2008 at 1:00pm — No Comments

Dame Grease and Big Mike Presents: Goon Musik 1.5 The Doom Ship!!!

Tracklisting below:

Track List

1.KING KOOPA INTRO

2.BIGGA MAKE ME CUM.....MAX B

3.THE RECESSION...........MAX B & JEEZY

4.MR. 1258.......TONY YAYO & FRENCH MONTANA RMX (WHOLE JOINT)

5.AL PAC CALL FROM THE TOMBS

6.FREE AL PAC.......MAX B,FRENCH MONTANA & MAC MUSTARD

7.THE GREATEST.......MAX B

8.IM SO SPECIAL......FRENCH MONTANA

9.I WASNT THERE(TAKIN PICTURES PART 2)......MAX B,FRENCH MONTANA & MESSIAH

10.GOON… Continue

Added by mr.shadeed on October 2, 2008 at 12:57pm — No Comments

Rocksteady's Ken Swift to Host ATL International Breakdance Comp.

Atlanta's International Breakdance Competition Announces Judges

Atlanta's largest international breakdance competition, is a one-of-a-kind event not only for the city, but for the international breakdance (bboy/bgirl) community. The three judges for the Oct. 25 competition are just as unique as the event itself, including one of the first bboys ever, one of the first local bboys and one of the first bgirls to gain international notoriety.

Ken Swift is an original member of New… Continue

Added by mr.shadeed on October 1, 2008 at 1:00pm — No Comments

I Rock the Mic Conference Coming Soon -

Family Reunion of Urban Radio Will Focus On "Stepping Your Game Up to the Next Level of Excellence"

Miami, FL, September 18, 2008 - Plans for the 3rd Annual I Rock The Mic Conference & Awards (IRTM) were announced today. The conference dates are set for December 4 - 7 in Miami Beach, Florida at the Eden Roc Resort & Spa. The theme for the leading empowerment gathering for urban radio professionals is "Stepping Your Game Up to the Next Level of Excellence."

IRTM,… Continue

Added by mr.shadeed on September 30, 2008 at 11:07am — No Comments

Beats On The Beach Miami Music Seminar Announces New Panelists and Offers!

'Beats on The Beach' Miami Music Seminar Oct 9-11th- Register Now for our $799 Travel Package

In Less Than 10days, iStandard iNc and DBHH Management bring you the first annual 'Beats on The Beach' Miami Music Seminar Presented by Roland, IK Multimedia, Remix Magazine and ASCAP October 9-11th 2008 @ The Doubletree Surfcomber Hotel in Miami Florida aka South Beach. 'Beats on The Beach' will consist of incredible networking opportunities, keynote speakers, interactive industry panels, artist… Continue

Added by mr.shadeed on September 30, 2008 at 11:05am — No Comments

2008 SMES Music Summit Recap

SMES Recap coming soon, the Southeast Music Summit was a great event with lots of knowledge shared and excellent talent in the showcase. Stay tuned.

Added by mr.shadeed on September 29, 2008 at 9:47am — No Comments

Indie Planet Making the Right Moves Conference Wrap-Up

Indie Planet Covers Making the Right Moves Conference

Indie Planet TV was in the building for the second annual Making the Right Moves Conference held at the Baltimore Convention Center. It was a good opportunity for the various media outlets and MC's that make up the Baltimore hip-hop scene to get together outside of their own events and projects and support the city.

The conference consisted of live… Continue

Added by mr.shadeed on August 24, 2008 at 8:30am — No Comments

News on Indie Planet TV

Indie Planet TV is continuing on the 52 shows/52 weeks campaign. Check for the IPTV Exclusives

and I GOT NEXT for exclusive interviews that ended up being so good that we run them as their own segments!

More videos on the way - if you have videos make sure you email indieplanetmail@gmail.com so that

we can give you the mailing information

SOUTH CAROLINA's #1 TV Personality, Indie Planet host, GROOVE is… Continue

Added by mr.shadeed on August 21, 2008 at 10:45am — No Comments

Kanye's Blog Makes the NY Times

Blogs are the future broadcasters, A&Rs, Record Pools, and media outlets. I've said it on many occasions on panels and when I do lectures on various topics. The following NY Times piece covers Kanye's blogging timeline and gives you an insight on the impact he is making as an influential artist sharing his views. He has been accused on Ghostblogging, which is a whole new term in itself -

Link to NY Times… Continue

Added by mr.shadeed on August 11, 2008 at 9:48am — No Comments

DJ Revolution - King of The Decks Album Cover

Added by mr.shadeed on August 8, 2008 at 5:18pm — No Comments

Indie Planet Updates:

We have a new episode feat. videos from Big Floaty, Termanology, N.O.R.E., and more - on the way.

Look out for exclusive interviews with Paradox and Hanif-Jamiyl.

Had to work temporarily from a different workstation which makes uploading all this stuff to the site a bit of a challenge -but- we're continuing to clip episodes together. Stay… Continue

Added by mr.shadeed on August 8, 2008 at 5:16pm — No Comments

New Gorilla Zoe Tape - I AM Atlanta

Added by mr.shadeed on August 8, 2008 at 2:00pm — No Comments

Steve Nash and Baron Davis Present Stepbrothers Trailer

Baron Davis and Steve Nash team up as STEPBROTHERS. Steve Nash can pop-lock! Watch the… Continue

Added by mr.shadeed on August 1, 2008 at 9:32am — No Comments

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