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Opio (from Souls of Mischief) Drops Three Albums

Souls of Mischief's Opio To Release Trilogy of Albums

Vulture's Wisdom, Volume 1, first chapter of the trilogy, is a nod to the golden era of hip-hop and features production from The Architect

"They (Souls of Mischief) were the first 'fresh to death' group. They were the '93 version of me" - Kanye West

Opio, member of the classic hip-hop group Souls of Mischief, has released details of his sophomore solo album, Vulture's Wisdom, Volume 1. The album will… Continue

Added by Mumbo Sauce on May 23, 2008 at 6:01am — No Comments

Jehuniko Drops Spiritual Warfare mixed by DJ Fade (CALI)

The long awaited street album, Spiritual Warfare, is finally available for free download

U.N.eYe / Dead Silence recording artist, Jehuniko finally releases his long awaited street album, Spiritual Warfare, which is up on www.illuminati2g.com for free download. Mixed by Southern Cali's DJ Fade, this 23 song journey features unreleased tracks, mixtape songs with production from Alchemist, Eminem, Mobb Deep and more. Listen to the tales of descriptive rites of passage, in full warrior mode,… Continue

Added by mr.shadeed on May 22, 2008 at 7:10am — No Comments

Flobots Hit Hollywood to Perform at Virgin Records Instore

Flobots Celebrate Kick Off of Debut Album Fight with Tools with Outdoor Hollywood Live Performance/In-Store

Universal Republic Hip Hop Newcomers to Perform Live at Hollywood & Highland Courtyard Outside of Virgin Megastore on May 20

'Flobots Live' Sponsored by Rock the Vote, MySpace, Virgin Megastore, KROQ, and Universal Republic Records

New Single ''Handlebars'' Across The Board Smash; #1 Six Weeks in a Row on Radio Station KROQ; Debut album Fight With Tools… Continue

Added by mr.shadeed on May 22, 2008 at 7:07am — No Comments

ModernBeats Releases "Live Rhythmz" Drum Loops

ModernBeats Releases "Live Rhythmz" Drum Loops

Featuring over 400 live urban drum loops, ModernBeats releases it's first live loop library entitled "Live Rhythmz". The loop library showcases live drum styles ranging from urban hip-hop, to pop, to jazz fusion, to live funk, to raw rock rhythms. 'Live Rhythmz' is organized into 4 popular hip hop industry tempos: 87bpm, 92bpm, 97bpm, and 102bpm. Each of the tempo groups contain 25 original live loop themes including 4 variation loops… Continue

Added by mr.shadeed on May 22, 2008 at 7:03am — No Comments

Conversations Book Club Presents Hip Hop Forum in Jackson, MS

The Forum "HIPHOP: Why the bad Rap?

Conversations Book Club, in association with its literary partners, is pleased to present the thought-provoking panel discussion "HIPHOP: Why the bad Rap?" This will be held on Thursday, May 29, 2008 beginning at 6p.m. CST at the Richard Wright Library (515 W. McDowell Road) in Jackson, MS.

Moderated by book club President Cyrus A. Webb, the public is invited as the following topics are discussed:

What REALLY is Hiphop?

Is there a… Continue

Added by mr.shadeed on May 22, 2008 at 7:00am — No Comments

Brookyn Hip Hop Festival Holds Hip-Hop Family Day Event

In an open to letter to donors today Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival Executive Director and Chair Wes Jackson announced the addition of 'Brooklyn Hip-Hop Family Day' to the main Festival day July 12th. Here are the contents of that letter:

"Donors, friends, sponsors and partners I am pleased to announce that on July 12th we will be adding a new element to our Festival programming, Brooklyn Hip- Hop Family Day. For the early part of the day, specifically from 12-4 pm, we will have special… Continue

Added by mr.shadeed on May 22, 2008 at 6:58am — No Comments

Cool Kids Drop Bake Sale on Hungry Hip-Hop Heads

THE COOL KIDS DROPHighly Anticipated Debut, THE BAKE SALE

In the packed confines of clubs around their hometown of Chicago and throughout the world The Cool Kids' irresistible, hooky rhymes and club cramming beats seamlessly bridge the old and new schools of hip hop while assuring them a sure-fire path to world-wide attention. In their short amount of time as a duo The Cool Kids have been featured in Rolling Stone, XXL, The Source, Spin, Paper Magazine, CBS News, The New Yorker, The… Continue

Added by mr.shadeed on May 22, 2008 at 6:56am — No Comments

NINO BLESS RELEASES UNTOLD SCRIPTURES

NINO BLESS RELEASES UNTOLD SCRIPTURES ON 5-20-08

UNTOLD SCRIPTURES FEATURES APPEARANCES BY JOE BUDDEN, JOELL ORTIZ, STYLES P, KOOL G RAP, SAIGON, CROOKED I, GRAFH AND PRODUCTION FROM SCRAM JONES, BLACKOUT MOVEMENT & FOCUS

Following the strong response to the posse track "3rd Degree" and the new street leak "Da Livest", Nino Bless sets out to release the long-anticipated street-LP, Untold Scriptures, on 5-20-08. "I have notable veterans of the game helping me… Continue

Added by mr.shadeed on May 21, 2008 at 2:40pm — No Comments

Mr.Shadeed - The Digital Approach to Songwriting

http://www.wordofsouth.com/online/?p=1146

Added by mr.shadeed on May 21, 2008 at 12:47pm — No Comments

Video - 9th and Buckshot Shorty - Tha Formula

Added by mr.shadeed on May 20, 2008 at 7:00am — No Comments

Video: Buff 1 , Beat the Speakers Up

Added by mr.shadeed on May 20, 2008 at 6:59am — No Comments

Response Drops New Single on Mixtape Hosted by DJ Envy

RU1 RECORDS ARTIST RESPONSE MAKE THE MUSIC INDUSTRY STAND UP AND TAKE NOTICE WITH SUMMER 2008 HIT SINGLE "DIVA"

As one of the hottest performers in the industry today, Emcee Response is taking his hit-making abilities to the next level in the summer of 2008. His new single, "Diva", will be featured on RU1 Records upcoming mixtape "Good Morning New Jersey Volume 1" hosted by Hot 97's own DJ Envy. Response is currently in the studio putting the final touches on his forthcoming debut album… Continue

Added by mr.shadeed on May 20, 2008 at 6:54am — No Comments

Connect Magazine - New Approach to Hip Hip Culture

Connect Magazine Debuts with Bun B and Roccett

Connect Magazine is published by Jameel Nadir of Flint, MI and ready to take on the challenge of mixing the major industry with the underground scene by being the premier magazine for the new generation growing up influenced by the Hip-Hop culture. The Dallas, Texas based bi-monthly publication is complete with eye catching photography, revealing stories, and fulfilling content that can not be compared to. The idea is to feature an artist with… Continue

Added by mr.shadeed on May 20, 2008 at 6:51am — No Comments

Bomb Squad Re-Unites - Tours Europe with P.E.

BOMB SQUAD TO PERFORM ON PUBLIC ENEMY'S 'IT TAKES A NATION OF MILLIONS TO HOLD US BACK' EUROPEAN TOUR

After recently announcing that they were reforming, BOMB SQUAD (Hank Shocklee & Keith Shocklee) the original sonic innovators, who produced classic Public Enemy albums including Yo! Bum Rush The Show, It Takes A Nation Of Millions To Hold Us Back and Fear Of A Black Planet, have confirmed that they will be the opening act during the upcoming Public Enemy European tour.

They… Continue

Added by mr.shadeed on May 20, 2008 at 6:49am — No Comments

Independents Day Frayser Boy: Da Key

Added by Mumbo Sauce on May 19, 2008 at 5:21pm — No Comments

Independents Day: Bun-B - II Trill

I'm hearing the track Angel In the Sky is a real touching song - let us know the feedback on this album.

Added by Mumbo Sauce on May 19, 2008 at 5:19pm — No Comments

Mr. Shadeed Presents: MySpace Isn't the Only Answer Blog Post

Welcome to "The New Digital Music Biz". This blog focuses on the latest trends in the technology industry that are changing the music industry as we once knew it.

I want to point out that this is your blog, which means if you have any digital technology related questions, they will be answered quickly and directly by me. The questions with the most detail will be posted on wordofsouth.com with my answer or recommendations. My policy is 100% open-door. Please send all questions to… Continue

Added by Mumbo Sauce on May 16, 2008 at 5:40pm — No Comments

An Interview with LL Cool J........What's your favorite food? LL: You gotta be kidding

In the twenty years that LL Cool J has been in the entertainment business as both a rapper and an actor, he certainly has grown with time. When it comes the film world, the roles that he's getting these days have doesn't require a lot of physical work and has him doing more acting. Now only is he producing films, but he's also about to launch a clothing line. he just finish the movie"Last Holiday" in which… Continue

Added by The Chef on May 15, 2008 at 12:30am — No Comments

Power Moves: Koch Goes Digital: Signs Long Term Digital Distribution Deal

KOCH Records Signs Long Term Agreement with Play MPE(R)

Largest Independently Distributed Record Company to Digitally Deliver Releases

Destiny Media Technologies is pleased to announce the signing of a termed agreement with KOCH Records, a division of KOCH Entertainment, to utilize the Play MPE(R) System to digitally deliver music to trusted recipients and music industry VIPs. KOCH Entertainment, North America's largest independently distributed record company and KOCH… Continue

Added by Mumbo Sauce on May 14, 2008 at 11:30pm — No Comments

Latest News from 215hiphop.com

As always, we here at Indie Planet always show love to other websites and blogs.

Here's the latest news from the homies over in the 2-1-5 (Philadelphia, PA).

New in the 215:

http://215hiphop.com/index.php

NEW Interview w/DJ Cosmic Kev w/FREE Download mixtape from… Continue

Added by Mumbo Sauce on May 14, 2008 at 12:44pm — No Comments