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Independents Day: Tony Draper Presents Street Money

This man has probably forgot more about the independent hustle than most industry folks would ever learn.

Added by Mumbo Sauce on March 26, 2008 at 1:30pm — No Comments

T.I. Expected to Enter Guilty Plea on Federal Weapons Charge

Atlanta rapper T.I. today is expected to enter a plea of guilty to multiple weapons charges, according to a person familiar with negotiations between prosecutors and the rapper's defense team.

T.I., whose real name is Clifford Harris Jr., is scheduled to enter his plea at 1:30 p.m. today at the federal courthouse in Atlanta. When he is sentenced at a later date, Harris faces certain prison time.

Harris was indicted in October on… Continue

Added by Mumbo Sauce on March 26, 2008 at 10:30am — 1 Comment

50 Cent and DJ Drama Hook Up for G-Unit Gangsta Grillz Tape

DJ Drama promises that it will be one of the biggest mixtapes of the year. Arguably the top DJ in the mixtape field is teaming up with arguably the most renowned crew in the underground circuit. The first-ever G-Unit Gangsta Grillz is about to go into production.

"A couple of days after G-Unit dropped their Elephant in the Sand mixtape [two weeks ago], I got the call from 50 [Cent] and he was like, 'Drama, what up? It's time to do this G-Unit/ Aphilliates Gangsta Grillz.' He's really… Continue

Added by Mumbo Sauce on March 25, 2008 at 8:41pm — No Comments

MICK BOOGIE PRESENTS "MEKKA DON," LAW & ORDER MIXTAPE

MICK BOOGIE PRESENTS "MEKKA DON," LAW & ORDER MIXTAPE

Mekka Don, most prominently known for his online reality series, The "Legal" Hustler, is set to release his first mixtape, "Law and Order", with DJ Mick Boogie on Monday, March 31st.

Emeka Onyejekwe, aka Mekka Don is a 26 year old lawyer in New York City who graduated from NYU School of Law in 2006, and upon graduation worked as an associate at a top law firm; then left… Continue

Added by Mumbo Sauce on March 25, 2008 at 4:00pm — No Comments

Up Above Records Drops Two New Albums

Look Daggers – Suffer in Style (3/25/08)

LMNO, Kev Brown – Selective Hearing (3/25/08)

West coast label Up Above Records, home to underground hip-hop stalwarts Jurassic 5, The Visionaries, Supernatural, and more of today's hottest indie urban artists, is marking March 25th with the release of two new albums - Look Daggers' Suffer in Style and LMNO and Kev Brown's Selective Hearing. Both projects find Visionaries MCs… Continue

Added by Mumbo Sauce on March 22, 2008 at 9:00pm — No Comments

Grammy Family Presents Making Cents Event for Producers in DC

Added by Mumbo Sauce on March 22, 2008 at 11:00am — No Comments

Ludacris Starts Online Community WEMIX.COM

Ludacris Starts Online Community WEMIX.COM

Disturbing Tha Peace Entertainment, Inc., a recording label and entertainment company founded by Grammy award winning Hip Hop artist Christopher "Ludacris" Bridges, and MegaMobile TV, LLC, a multi-platform content studio creating formats for online, TV and mobile founded by television veteran Matthew Apfel, announced today that they have entered into a joint venture to form… Continue

Added by Mumbo Sauce on March 20, 2008 at 9:30pm — No Comments

Nina B Drops "The Icon" Mixtape on April 1st

Ravenel Records Nina B Prepares to Release "The Icon" Mix tape

Ravenel Records own Nina B is preparing to release her 6th and highly anticipated mix-tape, "The Icon". Nina B, whose last release, "Nina B: The Bostress" hosted by former Atlantic Records A&R Sickamore, received rave reviews amongst fans and the music industry alike. From her old school style to her lyrical flow, Nina B embodies and echo's the sounds of hip-hop legends like Roxanne Shante, MC Lyte, and Salt n Pepa.… Continue

Added by Mr. E on March 18, 2008 at 12:00am — No Comments

Next to Blow? IPTV Presents The 1st 48

Next to Blow? IPTV Presents The 1st 48

The 1st 48 is a Miami-based hip hop group made up of Ray Benzino, Cognito, One Monzta and Lil Dev. The 1st 48 are definitely here to “murder” the game, drawing the inspiration for their name from the A&E TV show of the same title, which depicts street reality and homicide.

After relocating to Miami in 2005, Ray Benzino met each of the other 3 members of the 1st 48… Continue

Added by Mumbo Sauce on March 17, 2008 at 12:00pm — No Comments

Sheek Louch Drops Silverback Gorilla

KOCH Records is proud to announce the release of Silverback Gorilla, the brand new album by D-Block member Sheek Louch. Silverback Gorilla will hit stores everywhere on March 18th, 2008. The album features a who’s-who list of guest appearances including Jadakiss, Styles P, Jim Jones, Bun B, The Game and Fat Joe.

The first single, “Good Love,” is impacting at radio now.

Sheek Louch, along with Styles P and… Continue

Added by Mumbo Sauce on March 16, 2008 at 10:30pm — No Comments

NATIONAL HIP-HOP TEAM 2008 CAMPAIGN LAUNCHED IN PA

Russell Simmons; hip-hop stars Jim Jones and Freeway; Dr. Benjamin Chavis, President/CEO of the Hip-Hop Research and Education Fund; Steve Phillips, Founder and Chairman of PowerPAC; Valeisha Butterfield, Executive Director of the Hip-Hop Summit Action Network

Russell Simmons, Jim Jones, Freeway; Dr. Benjamin Chavis, Steve Phillips, Founder and Chairman of PowerPAC; Valeisha Butterfield, Executive Director of the Hip-Hop Summit Action Network will all lend their starpower to a press… Continue

Added by Mumbo Sauce on March 15, 2008 at 11:00am — No Comments

The Showdown Talent Showcase Hits Atlanta

Taylord Entertainment’s electrifying Hip Hop/R&B interpretation “The Showdown” returns to Sugar Hill at the Atlanta Underground for a sophomore presentation, Thursday, March 20th at 9:00 pm. Last year’s “Showdown” presented a packed house with some of the southeast’s most untapped raw talent performing for label executives and industry tastemakers. The 2008 Showdown promises to be an even greater draw with talent traveling from over 17 states includingTexas, Oklahoma, NY, the Carolinas and… Continue

Added by Mumbo Sauce on March 15, 2008 at 11:00am — No Comments

Industry Vets Eddie F, Andre Harrell, Dorsey James Launch Online Label Group

New Digital Business Platform Provides Up and Coming Artists and Independent Labels With The Essential Tools and Services Needed to Master the Music Industry

New York, NY - With over 20 years of experience, top record veterans Edward "Eddie F" Ferrell, Dorsey M. James, Lionel Ridenour and Andre Harrell partner to launch the online label group, MusicWerks.com. Having worked with and advised top names in the business like Mary J. Blige, Usher, Robin Thicke, Diddy, Jermaine Dupri, Avril… Continue

Added by Mumbo Sauce on March 15, 2008 at 12:00am — No Comments

DuckDown / Stones Throw Clash at SXSW

On March 12th at this year's SXSW Music Conference, two of the most highly respected Independent Labels will join forces for a legendary showcase, sponsored by V Tech phones.

The Duck Down VS Stones Throw Sound Clash will feature:

*Sean Price (Duck Down)

*Buckshot, of Black Moon (Duck Down)

*Kidz In The Hall (Duck Down)

*DJ Mister Nash (Duck Down)

*Guilty Simpson (Stones Throw)

*Percee P (Stones… Continue

Added by Mumbo Sauce on March 5, 2008 at 12:00pm — No Comments

Del the Funky Homosapien Hit the Road

Del the Funky Homosapien Announces Tour Dates

Includes SXSW Showcases with Spoon, Dizzee Rascal, El-P, and Devin the Dude

Del The Funky Homosapien – Eleventh Hour (Definitive Jux)

Release Date: 03/11/08

Just days after releasing his brand new video for "Workin' It," the first single off of his soon to be released album Eleventh Hour, Del the Funky Homosapien has announced a string of tour dates, including two performances at this year's South by Southwest music… Continue

Added by Mr. E on March 5, 2008 at 1:00am — No Comments

Pete Rock Listening Party in Bmore

Added by Mumbo Sauce on March 2, 2008 at 12:00pm — No Comments

MYSTIK THE WINNER OF THE DAME GREASE FREE MY SPACE BEAT CONTEST CLAIMS HER PRIZE!

MYSTIK THE WINNER OF THE DAME GREASE FREE MY SPACE BEAT CONTEST CLAIMS HER PRIZE!

The FREE GREASE BEAT on MY SPACE was created to develop a platform for aspiring artists to manifest their talents

The FREE GREASE BEAT on MY SPACE was created to develop a platform for aspiring artists to manifest their talents. At the same time, these up and coming entertainers were given the rare opportunity of working with the industry's most prolific producer Dame Grease. April 2006,… Continue

Added by Mr. E on March 1, 2008 at 1:00am — No Comments

Duckdown Signs KRS-ONE and DJ Revolution

Duck Down Records Officially Signs KRS-ONE and DJ Revolution

Duck Down Records is continuing its expansion and doing so by adding two of the most highly respected talents in Hip-Hop to its roster of artists: THE TEACHA himself, KRS-ONE and DJ Revolution.

KRS ONE AND BUCKSHOT Team Up For New Album:

KRS ONE is a significant figure in the Hip-Hop community and is often credited by critics and other… Continue

Added by Mumbo Sauce on February 28, 2008 at 1:00pm — No Comments

Lady Saw Addresses Infertility w/ New Single

THE “FIRST LADY OF DANCEHALL,” LADY SAW, ADDRESSES INFERTILITY ON HER LATEST SINGLE “NO LESS THAN A WOMAN,” CONTINUING TO UPLIFT AND EMPOWER FEMALES WORLDWIDE

“Listen to my song,” proclaims Lady Saw on new single “No Less Than A Woman.” Still controversial and empowering as ever, the Grammy-award winning artist, Lady Saw, is back to take a stand and address the misconceptions and stigmas attached to infertile women in this heart-felt… Continue

Added by Mumbo Sauce on February 20, 2008 at 8:00pm — No Comments

Hero Drop Full Length LP on 2/26

HERO: "A legendary figure endowed with great strength or ability; who commits an act of remarkable bravery or who has shown an admirable quality such as great courage or strength of character; the central figures of a movement."

The “movement” in this case is to push the boundaries of the music we know and love.

HERO gives us two such legendary figures. Introducing artist/producer extraordinaire Darp Malone and the incredible word-smith E-Dot (who has previously worked with Mr.… Continue

Added by Mumbo Sauce on February 10, 2008 at 1:00pm — No Comments