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Plies Hits the Road: Embarks on Promo Tour for New Album "REAL"

Plies Hits the Road in Support of "REAL"

Rap Superstar Heads Out on Nationwide Promo Tour, Including Visits to U.S. Army, Air Force, Navy Bases; "Bust It Baby Part 2 (Feat. Ne-Yo)" Busts Into Top 10 as Video Lights Up BET; "DEFINITION OF REAL" Drops Everywhere June 10th

Big Gates/Slip-N-Slide/Atlantic recording artist Plies has announced a number of major promotional events in celebration of his eagerly awaited new album, "DEFINITION OF REAL." The collection -- which… Continue

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

Harry Fox Agency enters into Licensing Arrangement for Digital Downloads with RightsFlow

The Harry Fox Agency, Inc. (HFA), a leading U.S. music rights licensing organization, and RightsFlow, a provider of licensing and royalty services, announced today that they have entered a licensing arrangement for full-length, permanent digital downloads.

"We are very excited to begin this relationship with HFA," stated Patrick Sullivan, President and CEO of RightsFlow. "Our clients look to us to provide a turnkey outsourced solution for publishing licensing and royalty… Continue

Added by mr.shadeed on May 13, 2008 at 9:29am — No Comments

Interactive One Signs Multi-Million Dollar Advertising Deal with Allhiphop.com

This is the power move of the century for hip hop related websites - Allhiphop is over the top now - officially a powerhouse in the game. WOW. Interactive One, Radio One's Digital Unit, Inks Exclusive Multi-Year Advertising Deal With AllHipHop.com, the #1 Site for Urban News

Interactive One + AllHipHop.com means extended reach into sought-after urban demographic online

Interactive One, the digital division of Radio One. (NASDAQ:ROIAK) (NASDAQ:and) (NASDAQ:ROIA) ,… Continue

Added by mr.shadeed on May 13, 2008 at 9:26am — 1 Comment

New BlackBerry Coming. iPhone Who?

Many artists live and die by their cell phones to maintain contacts, listen to new music, surf the web while on tour and stay connected. Pay attention to the changes in the market.

Research in Motion announced its new BlackBerry today, which the company clearly developed with Apple's iPhone in mind. The BlackBerry Bold is gorgeous, and positions RIM for a smartphone war this summer against Apple's upcoming 3G… Continue

Added by mr.shadeed on May 13, 2008 at 9:00am — No Comments

N.E.R.D. - Everybody NOSE Sneak Preview.

N.E.R.D. - Everybody NOSE Sneak Preview.

Added by mr.shadeed on May 13, 2008 at 8:30am — No Comments

Makin Pies with Erika and Ms. Scott

This weekend has been really good. I had our first Pie Day Friday. There will maybe soon be more feminine friends joining us on Pie Day Friday, like Erika and Ms, Scott but for the first time it was just my pies and I. The point of Pie Day Friday (yes, I realize I’ve said “Pie Day Friday” a million times already, and there’s another usage to tally up for your charts) is to make a pie, have fun while doing… Continue

Added by The Chef on May 13, 2008 at 2:19am — No Comments

Sunset Urban Records Hosts Music Showcase on 5/30

Sunset Urban Records will host the Sunset Urban Live Music Showcase on Friday, May 30th, 2008 at The White Gate (1222 Putnum Avenue) in Brooklyn, New York

The next Sunset Urban Live Music Showcase has been announced this week to be held on Friday, May 30th, 2008 at The White Gate (1222 Putnum Avenue) in Brooklyn. The doors open at 7:00pm; admission is $5 to the public. The show is part of the ongoing Sunset Urban Showcase series featuring the up-and-coming Sunset Urban artists and… Continue

Added by Mumbo Sauce on May 12, 2008 at 11:47am — No Comments

Shawty Lo Looks for T.I. on Bankhead (Hilarious)

Shawty Lo patrols the hood looking for anybody who has seen T.I. The "confirmed T.I. sightings" graphic at the top is just part of the comedy. Thing is, Lo gives him credit for being a good rapper, admits he was a fan at some point, and even wanted to do a song, but all he's saying is T.I. is not from Bankhead -

LOL at… Continue

Added by mr.shadeed on May 12, 2008 at 9:40am — No Comments

Koch Records artist Yung Berg Freestyle

Yung Berg is tryin to go for his on this one… Continue

Added by mr.shadeed on May 12, 2008 at 9:36am — No Comments

Videos: J-Dawg ft. Slim Thug - Ride on 4's [Dirty]

This will be added to the videos section and hopefully the playlist for the actual show.

Added by mr.shadeed on May 12, 2008 at 9:35am — No Comments

Shawty LO On DJ Kay Slay

Shawty Lo responds to T.I.'s imfamous "Let the moon shine, dog" interview from… Continue

Added by mr.shadeed on May 12, 2008 at 9:33am — No Comments

SUPAMAN REMIX (BLACK Deniro ft E-Ness, Peedi Crakk, Gillie Da Kid, Oschino)

SUPAMAN REMIX

It MUST be a Philly thing - All-Star Line Up

BLACK Deniro ft E-Ness, Peedi Crakk, Gillie Da Kid,… Continue

Added by mr.shadeed on May 12, 2008 at 9:32am — No Comments

Shawty L-O on Bankhead (Atlanta, GA) Video Shoot/Showin Love

Shawty L-O on Bankhead (Atlanta, GA) Video Shoot/Showin Love

Footage: Courtesy of Rolling Out… Continue

Added by mr.shadeed on May 12, 2008 at 9:30am — No Comments

T.I. Makes Tech History - Releasing New Album "Paper Trail" Via Social Network streetcred.com

T.I. is fully taking advantage of the internet and the push towards the Digital Era in a move that will set trends for many. His highly anticipated album, "Paper Trail" will be streamed on Hip-Hop Social Network StreetCred.com. The song will be digitally streamed across the network to more than 185 countries and territories. It will be released April 29, 2008 at 7 a.m. ET on StreetCred.com.

T.I.'s release is a historic event as it marks the first time a major Hip-Hop artist has… Continue

Added by Mumbo Sauce on May 11, 2008 at 6:30am — No Comments

Mr. Shadeed - Confirmed Speaker Panelist at Making the Right Moves Conference

Making the Right Moves Overview

The Goal of the MAKIN THE RIGHT MOVES ENTERTAINMENT CONFERENCE is to give the independent artists the real truth of what it takes to succeed in the entertainment industry. This conference is intended to guide the entertainer in the much needed areas. The panels will discuss topics, such as the correct way to start a business; how to make a profit after completing a project, and the most effective way to market a product. The panels will contain various… Continue

Added by mr.shadeed on May 10, 2008 at 11:14pm — No Comments

New Music!!: J The S' collabow Joell Ortiz and Lee Wilson "Do You":

On the strength of his 2006 album, Strategy of the Crown, which featured guests including Ras Kass, Trife Da God and Devin the Dude, J the S followed up with his DJ Vlad-hosted Year of the Snake Vol. 2. The sequel to his Peter Parker-hosted Vol. 1, the mixtape proved that he could rock consecutive projects with – or without – headliner associates. Featuring limited assists from Boston cronies such as Loose Notes and his own Greater Good crew, J the S gave fans enough original material to choke… Continue

Added by Mumbo Sauce on May 9, 2008 at 1:02pm — No Comments

Frank Ski and Uncle Luke Host Party in the A-Townnnn!

I wish with all my heart that I could make this one LOL.

Added by Mumbo Sauce on May 9, 2008 at 12:56pm — No Comments

Future Is Now: Stream Your iTunes Playlists on Facebook

Melodeo has added a new feature to its nuTsie iTunes streaming application that lets you embed up to five iTunes playlists in your Facebook profile.

According to Melodeo VP of business development (and former Presidents of the United States of America guitarist) Dave Dederer, every other Facebook music application out there pretty much sucks.

"NuTsie is about the music. There are over 1,200 music apps on Facebook and not one of them delivers," Dederer said in a press… Continue

Added by Mumbo Sauce on May 9, 2008 at 10:50am — No Comments

Microsoft Zune Pays Bonus to Indie Labels

In a bid to make peace with the indie community, Microsoft's Zune division issued significant checks to The Orchard, IODA and possibly other indie label and artist representatives. The money will be split between their member labels and artists, in both cases.

When Microsoft announced that it was going to pay Universal Music Group and other major labels $1 for each Zune sold, presumably to make up for the device encouraging people to pirate music (we're still not sure how that logic… Continue

Added by Mumbo Sauce on May 9, 2008 at 10:48am — No Comments

Canadians Planning 'First Massively Multi-User Online Music Festival'

With so many excellent music festivals coming up this summer, it would take more money and time than most of us have to attend them all -- not to mention growing your carbon footprint a few dozen sizes. To attend the New Music West festival in Vancouver from May 14 to 18, you won't even have to leave your computer. Virtual-Vancouver has partnered with the festival to recreate the whole thing in real time inside its three-dimensional virtual world. In order to attend, you'll need to download the… Continue

Added by Mumbo Sauce on May 9, 2008 at 10:47am — No Comments