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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

Slim Shady Prank Calls LL Cool J on Shade 45

Eminem, who was a HUGE LL fan growing up, calls SHADE 45 as "Jason from Miami" and gets LL to play "Name that tune" featuring little known songs from his earlier releases.

Good to see artists be humble and admit who influenced… Continue

Added by Mumbo Sauce on July 23, 2008 at 12:40am — No Comments

The Smoking Gun Verifies Rick Ross' Past as a C.O.

The Smoking Gun went in and verified "The Boss of Miami's" history as a Correctional Officer.

Despite nonstop denials of his past, when The Smoking Gun does its research, its hard to deny!

They got records and official documents to verify.....Details below.

JULY 21--Apparently desperate to distance himself from any affiliation with law enforcement, the rapper Rick Ross has recently denounced as fake photos… Continue

Added by Mumbo Sauce on July 22, 2008 at 10:40am — 5 Comments

K-Swift R.I.P.

K-Swift is and will forever be a larger-than-life personality in the city of Baltimore. Plain and simple, she RAN this city and had a Pitbull lock on the Club scene. She truly was the Club Queen at a young age too. Big, Big loss.

BREAKING NEWS: DJ K-Swift Dies In Baltimore

By Nolan Strong

Popular female DJ K-Swift died this morning (July 21) in a swimming pool accident in her hometown of… Continue

Added by Mumbo Sauce on July 21, 2008 at 10:00am — No Comments

Wordsmith Premiers Day In a Life Video Blog

Baltimore based MC Wordsmith is most definitely on the grind. In this clip, he shows other artists, fans, etc. a day in his life on the grind. Look for more behind the scenes footage of Recording Sessions, Interviews, Shows, Music Videos, Revolt Radio Episodes, Discussions, Tours, and Much, Much… Continue

Added by Mumbo Sauce on July 21, 2008 at 9:57am — No Comments

Shawty Lo Interview (Shouts to Necole Bitchie)

Earlier this week I reported Atlanta Rapper Shawty Lo “reportedly” got beat down and his chain snatched at T.I’s Club Crucial last Saturday. Although, Shawty Lo denied the incident ever happened, a guy by the name of Meatball came out and said he was the one who beat Shawty Lo up [catch up on the story here]. I was confronted by Shawty Lo’s manager today who scared the sh*t out of me when he came up accusing me of telling lies about his artist. He told me he… Continue

Added by Mumbo Sauce on July 20, 2008 at 9:15pm — No Comments

Shawty Lo Clears the Air on T.I. / Fight on Bankhead/ Meatball

Shawty Lo had some strong words for T.I./Grand Hustle as he sat down and conducted an exclusive interview with Hah Caught Mag and basically cleared the air on several topics.

*Rumors he got jumped on Bankhead at Crucial

*His side of the situation with Meatball

*His views towards T.I. and the entire Grand… Continue

Added by Mumbo Sauce on July 20, 2008 at 8:31pm — No Comments

When Stage-Diving Goes Wrong Starring Method Man

Meth tries to stage dive at an overseas Wu show. Bad Move. Meth will always give you a good show… Continue

Added by Mumbo Sauce on July 19, 2008 at 9:15am — 1 Comment

K.R.S. Channel Live, Tony Touch Freestyle (Shade 45)

Channel Live, K.R.S. freestyle on the Tony Touch Show (Shade… Continue

Added by Mumbo Sauce on July 19, 2008 at 9:14am — No Comments

50 Cent - The Truth (Interview)

50 sits down in the park after custody hearing and speaks about his court and legal proceedings, Buck, T.O.S. , and the whole climate of the music… Continue

Added by Mumbo Sauce on July 19, 2008 at 9:12am — No Comments

Scott Storch: From Riches to Rags

MIAMI -- Just a few years ago, Scott Storch was one of the top producers in pop music, living in a $10.5 million mansion on an exclusive Miami island, driving a phalanx of luxury cars and dating the likes of Paris Hilton and Lil Kim.

Nowadays, Scott Storch, 34, is missing in action. He owes over $500,000 in real estate taxes and had a warrant out for his arrest when he failed to show up in court in a child-support case last month.… Continue

Added by Mumbo Sauce on July 18, 2008 at 10:24am — No Comments

Hell Rell Drops "Get Ready" Video

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Added by Mumbo Sauce on July 18, 2008 at 10:08am — No Comments

Ozone Mag Announces Nominees and Host

Caption: The legendary Pimp C of UGK with Ozone Mag founder Julia Beverly

OZONE Magazine today announced actor/comedian, DeRay Davis [MTV's Wild 'n' Out, BET's Comic View] as host for its 3rd Annual OZONE Awards show in Houston, Texas, Monday August 11th, at the George R Brown Convention Center. Topping the list of nominees for this year's award ceremony is Lil Wayne, with 8 nominations in more than 5 categories including TJ's… Continue

Added by Mumbo Sauce on July 18, 2008 at 10:00am — No Comments

Big Kuntry King Set to Drop My Turn To Eat

It's Big Kuntry King's "Turn"; ATL-Based Rapper Unveils Official Debut Album

"Da Baddest (Feat. Trey Songz)" Makes Video Premiere Today at Allhiphop.com; "My Turn to Eat" Drops on September 9th

Grand Hustle/Atlantic recording artist Big Kuntry King has announced early details of his much anticipated new album, "MY TURN TO EAT." The collection -- which features the single, "Da Baddest (Feat. Trey Songz)" -- will be… Continue

Added by Mumbo Sauce on July 18, 2008 at 10:00am — No Comments

Lil Mama goes in on live audience on BET's 106 and Park.

Lil Mama goes in on live audience on BET's 106 and… Continue

Added by Mumbo Sauce on July 17, 2008 at 11:33pm — No Comments

Shawty Lo Releases Statement Denying Beatdown and Chain Snatching on Bankhead

By Tai Saint Louis (Allhiphop.com)

Atlanta rapper Shawty Lo is shooting down internet rumors of his involvement in an altercation at a club in his hometown over the weekend, in an exclusive statement issued to AllHipHop.com.

Rumors appeared online on Wednesday (July 17) that Shawty Lo, born Carlos Walker, was assaulted at Club Crucial, a venue in Bankhead co-owned by rival T.I.

According to rumors, Shawty Lo’s chain… Continue

Added by Mumbo Sauce on July 17, 2008 at 12:30pm — No Comments

Making The Right Moves Conference Hits Baltimore

INDUSTRY VETS, SUPERSTARS AND INSIDERS TO CONVERGE IN BALTIMORE, MARYLAND FOR THE 2ND MAKING THE RIGHT MOVES CONFERENCE AUGUST 22-24

The Making the Right Moves Entertainment Conference is set to become the "IT" event in the Mid-Atlantic Region. Mixing entertainment and information.

Baltimore, Maryland July 11, 2008 -- Milestone Media &Upper Echelon Marketing Group proudly bring to the Mid- Atlantic region the Making the Right Moves Entertainment Conference and Free Music… Continue

Added by Mumbo Sauce on July 16, 2008 at 7:01am — No Comments