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Crunk Weekly Newsletter Release

Crunksters... Another dose of Crunkness for you as we will be bringing you a spectacle of things. In this issue we have Back to School for the kids, more Industry News, Automotive and more. KABOOM!!!!

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Added by Mumbo Sauce on August 4, 2008 at 11:30am — 3 Comments

HDR08: Hittmenn DJs Celebrate their Quinquennial Reunion in Atlanta

Hittmenn DJs Celebrate their Quinquennial Reunion in Atlanta

ATL's own Hittmenn Djs will hold their annual DJ reunion this year in Atlanta August 22nd-25th at The Georgian Terrace Downtown Atlanta. In the past, the reunion has been held in different cities across the country. The first annual Hittmenn Djs Reunion was held in Atlanta , then Orlando , New York and last year in Los Angeles . Now President… Continue

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AZ and DJ Absolut Celebrate Mixtape Release Party (Aug 7th)

AZ & DJ Absolut will celebrate the release of their mixtape: DJ Absolut Presents AZ: N.4.L.

Thursday, August 7th @ Knitting Factory - New York

Doors open 8pm, Showtime 9pm

General admission: advance $15, at the door $20

Knitting Factory - New York

74 Leonard Street, New York, NY 10013

Tel: (212) 219-3132

Fax: (212)… Continue

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Elzhi's Releases The Preface

Release Date: August 12th
Fat Beats Records
Notables: Black Milk handling most of production duties.

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The Clipse Interview

Discuss the recent situation with Rick… Continue

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David Banner Interview

Mississippi's own David Banner interview. As one of the last rappers left who speaks his mind, its always good to hear him in an… Continue

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Gillie da Kid Interview

Gille da Kid on We Run the Streets… Continue

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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

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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

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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

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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

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