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Royce da 5'9 Kicks off New Album Street Hop with DJ Premier Produced Single "Shake This"

Royce da 5’9 MC and M.I.C. are leading off the promo for his upcoming LP Street Hop with "Shake This"

Street Hop is shaping up to be a banger as DJ Premier is onboard to executive produce the entire album.

Look for the video on Indie Planet soon.…

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Added by Mumbo Sauce on December 19, 2008 at 7:22am — No Comments

Birmingham J Readies New Mixtape on Babygrande Records

Over the past few years, Birmingham J, the burgeoning young star from Birmingham, Alabama, has been building his profile in the south, having already worked with such artists as Bun B, Lil John, Kia Shine, Rich Boy, Sean P, Bobby Valentino, T-Pain & many more. Now, looking to broaden his significant regional base, Birmingham J has signed with indie heavyweight Babygrande Records in a joint venture with Kottage Boy Ent.

"Birmingham J has built an incredible following on his own… Continue

Added by Mumbo Sauce on December 18, 2008 at 11:54pm — No Comments

Digital Tracks Top One Billion

There's quite a bit of news around the Internet about one billion digital tracks already selling in the U.S. this year. This LA Times post talks about the Nielsen SoundScan data and has a lovely, multi-colored chart.

The most interesting aspect of the chart is the ability to calculate the Top 200's share of total downloads over the last five years. Here they are:

• 2004: 16.54%

• 2005: 17.39%

• 2006: 18.62%

• 2007: 18.39%

• 2008:… Continue

Added by Mumbo Sauce on December 18, 2008 at 11:22pm — No Comments

Tricia Rose Authors Inspective Look Into Hip-Hop Images and Perception

Author Tricia Rose has written an interesting book on Hip-Hop and its depiction entitled Hip-Hop Wars

The Hip Hop Wars: What We Talk About When We Talk About Hip Hop--and Why It Matters

Book Synopsis:

Hip-hop is in crisis. For the past dozen years, the most commercially successful hip-hop has become increasingly saturated with caricatures of black gangstas, thugs, pimps, and ’hos. The controversy surrounding… Continue

Added by Mumbo Sauce on December 18, 2008 at 11:13pm — No Comments

Manhattan Producer's Alliance Hosts Annual Christmas Party

The Manhattan Producer's Alliance is hosting its annual Christmas Party! Details below.

2008 Holiday Party

When: Monday, December 22 6-9PM

Where: Dubway Studios - 135W 26th Street

RSVP HERE

Join your fellow MPA members at our annual Holiday Party. Friends and colleagues… Continue

Added by Mumbo Sauce on December 18, 2008 at 11:00pm — No Comments

Dame Dash Explains His Role In Jim Jones/Jay-Z Situation

In the exclusive interview with Hip-Hop Official, Dame Dash explains his role in the "beef" between one-time blood brother Jay-Z and Harlem's own Jimmy Jones.

He is giving the people real… Continue

Added by Mumbo Sauce on December 17, 2008 at 2:19pm — No Comments

Young Jeezy "Who Dat" Video (The Recession)

Young Jeezy's Who Dat video from The Recession album that predicted that your President would be… Continue

Added by Mumbo Sauce on December 17, 2008 at 2:00pm — No Comments

Killah Priest "The Best Of/A Prelude to the Offering" In Stores Now!

Priest is back with a double disc set after a follow up to Behind the Stained Class chocked with something old and something new. Disc one, 'The Best Of' containing re-mastered remixes of the hottest tracks from his anthology. The second disc, 'A Prelude To The Offering' showcases a selection of exclusive, unreleased, and all new… Continue

Added by Mumbo Sauce on December 16, 2008 at 12:16pm — No Comments

Is Soulja Boy Tellem the Future of Hip-Hop Music?

Is Soulja Boy the future of the young hip-hop movement? A lot of questions will be answered with the Atlanta native's second album iSouljaBoytellem.

A new shoe deal with Yums, a new cartoon in the works, over 5 million views on YouTube, and a new outlook on how to market and promote yourself as an artist, this is Soulja Boy's make or break album.

Also noticeably upgraded is Soulja Boy's attitude and ego. During the first album… Continue

Added by Mumbo Sauce on December 16, 2008 at 11:51am — 1 Comment

In Stores Now! Plies Da Realist

Plies has been on a rapid-fire album release schedule with his third album in 18 months entitled The Realist. While Plies has caught a lot of criticism for "over-doing" the goon talk in his rhymes, people overlook the fact that as a rapper he has featured any rap guest appearances on any album and he shoots 3-4 videos per album project, which end up on YouTube as opposed to the one video you receive from most artists on a major… Continue

Added by Mumbo Sauce on December 16, 2008 at 11:33am — No Comments

In Stores Now! Ghostdeini The Great [CD/DVD]

Wu-Tang Clan Slang Doctor Ghostface Killah returns with a collection of greatest hits and remixes in a CD/DVD set entitled Ghostdeini The Great.

1. SLEPT ON TONY

2. RUN REMIX FEAT. JADAKISS, LILWAYNE, RAEKWON & FREEWAY

3. KILO REMIX FEAT. PUSHA & RAEKWON

4. BE EASY RMX FEAT. ICE CUBE

5. TONY SEGAL AKA BARREL BROS. FEAT. STYLES P & BEANIE SIGEL

6. IT'S OVER

7. WALK AROUND

8. 9 MILLIE BROS.… Continue

Added by Mumbo Sauce on December 16, 2008 at 11:30am — No Comments

Throwback Discusses Debut Album (Exclusive)

In this exclusive interview, the pride of Youngstown, Ohio discusses his solo album Ballin' Since Birth.

The album features include the legendary Sadat X, of Brand Nubian, Warner Bros. recording artist, Wiz Khalifa, and Affluent Records label-mate, Kenny Ali.

The Ohio hip-hop scene has had its share of representatives from Bone Thugs all the way to Ray Cash. Where do you feel you fit into the Ohio hip-hop… Continue

Added by Mumbo Sauce on December 16, 2008 at 10:54am — 1 Comment

Tasherre D' Enajetic Breaks Down Project 52 (Exclusive)

Detroit based MC and producer Tasherre d’ enajetic has embarked on a project that tests the perseverance and determination of an MC. “P52” or Project 52 is Tasherre's attempt at recording one song per week for 52 weeks straight. Some artists and fans make think its easy, until real life and setbacks get in the way, which is why this project is special. Indie Planet caught up with the man in the midst of a marathon and got some of his thoughts… Continue

Added by Mumbo Sauce on December 15, 2008 at 10:30am — No Comments

Charles Hamilton Goes in On Soulja Boy Tellem

Charles Hamilton shoots a diss video over T-Pain track clowning Soulja Boy Tellem.

The crazy thing is that most hip-hop fans over 21 actually feel uneasy about Soulja Boy's dominance

and what they feel is lack of talent, but they are siding with Soulja on this… Continue

Added by Mumbo Sauce on December 13, 2008 at 4:10pm — No Comments

Truth Drops Work/Black Culture Video ft. Wise Intelligent and Doodlebug

Trini stand up! Truth drops Work/Black Culture ft. Wise Intelligent of Poor Righteous Teachers fame and Doodlebug of Digable Planets. This is the debut video from Truth's debut Self Determination, which you should definitely… Continue

Added by Mumbo Sauce on December 13, 2008 at 3:37pm — No Comments

I Am Music Tour Hits Oakland

I Am Music Tour will be hitting the Oaktown on December 23rd for an all ages show. Lil Wayne has now reached headliner status which definitely shows the work and progress the youngin has made.

Featuring:

Lil Wayne

T-Pain

GYM CLASS HEROES

(plus R&B acts Keyshia Cole and Keri Hilson)

Tuesday December 23rd @ the Oracle Arena Oakland, Ca

ALL AGES

Pre-Sale Tickets Available @… Continue

Added by Mumbo Sauce on December 13, 2008 at 2:21pm — No Comments

Joell Ortiz Exclusive Interview (Video)

In Part I of this exclusive interview, Joell Ortiz breaks down the current relationship with Dr. Dre and Aftermath after parting ways, the current state of hip-hop music and culture from his perspective,

and some insight into working on his new album.

As always, big shouts to Culture VI for bringing our readers the exclusives time and time… Continue

Added by Mumbo Sauce on December 13, 2008 at 2:09pm — No Comments

Bmore So Fly Remix

Freestyle over So Fly instrumental with a photo collage of the different projects and camps that exist in the Baltimore… Continue

Added by Mumbo Sauce on December 13, 2008 at 1:00pm — No Comments

Jadakiss Joins the Lineup for Brotherly Love Concert Held In South Philly

NIKE ACG and Beanie Sigel's "Brotherly Love Concert" announces that Jadakiss will be joining the current lineup in what is sure to be a memorable night for all who attend.

The "Brotherly Love Concert" signifies Nike and Sigel's bold attempt to put to bed old rap beefs and promote unity within the city of brotherly love and within the music industry.

Despite recent reports that Gillie Da Kid had backed out of the ACG organized peace treaty, due to scheduling conflict on his… Continue

Added by Mumbo Sauce on December 12, 2008 at 12:24pm — No Comments

Can Archie Eversole Make A Comeback

After a 5 yr hiatus from the music industry, Archie has set his sights on once again becoming the topic of discussion when it comes to southern artist dominating the music charts. He had a run and hit with "We Ready" during the "New South" movement of the early 2000s which launched the careers of Bubba Sparxxx, Bonecrusher, Killa Mike and many others.

The official street single that will take Archie's new movement with Slummed… Continue

Added by Mumbo Sauce on December 12, 2008 at 12:18pm — No Comments