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Duke da God Readies "Harlem Classics"

As the Director of A&R, Duke Da God is often considered the architect of the hottest Rap crew out of Harlem having spearheaded the mixtape saturation for which the group is known. Since “Oh Boy” and “Hey Ma” this former Roc-A-Fella executive and artist along with Juelz Santana, Jim Jones, Hell Rell, and the rest have solidified a place in Hip Hop history selling millions of albums and even more in mixtapes giving rebirth to a new kind… Continue

Added by Mumbo Sauce on April 4, 2008 at 2:49pm — No Comments

Khia Reviews Trina's New Album (Hilarious)

When will the back and forth beef end between these two Queens of the South. Both live in the same state, knuckle up and donate the proceeds to charity (and Indie Planet!)

If Khia did reviews for XXL I'd read every issue.

Khia Reviews Trinas Album

Posted by KWayz at 4/2/2008 10:03 AM and is filed under news

FIRST OFF!!!! LETS START WIT DA ALBUM COVER!!!!! LIKE I SAID B4..... DAT BULLET AINT DA ONLY… Continue

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Curren$y Drops New Tape - Higher Than 30,000 Feet

Curren$y - Higher Than 30,000 Feet

1. (00:03:40) Curren$y - Intro

2. (00:03:34) Curren$y - Factor

3. (00:03:40) Curren$y - Chronic Smoke

4. (00:03:30) Curren$y - Feelin It 2008

5. (00:04:16) Curren$y - Pay Me Now

6. (00:02:35) Curren$y - They Shook

7. (00:03:26) Curren$y - Spit Vicious

8. (00:02:32) Curren$y - The Big Vacation

9. (00:01:14) Curren$y - RingSide

10. (00:01:48)… Continue

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Prodigy Blogs from the Bing

Latest message from Prodigy of Mobb Deep as he serves 3 1/2 for gun possession

WHAT UP G’Z

I REALLY MISS YALL OUT THERE IN FREEDOM TOWN. I MISS

READING YOU ALL’S RESPONSES, THE LOVE AND THE HATE.

I MISS PEOPLE RESPONDING WITH “P YOU FELL OFF A LONG TIME

AGO!” AND I REALLY MISS “P YOU A PUNCHING BAG,” THE MOST; THAT

WAS MY FAVORITE OPINION OF ALL. THAT ONE AND THE ONEW WHERE

THEY SAY “HOW MANY… Continue

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Dame Grease Preps New Album Titled: GOON MUSIK

Multi-platinum producer DAME GREASE preps May 27th release of "GOON MUSIK" via a joint effort between Babygrande Records and Vacant Lot

Dame Grease, the renowned producer behind hits from the likes of

Jay-Z, T.I., The Lox, The Diplomats & many more, has channeled his

gritty and aggressive stylings into the long awaited inaugural

release, "Goon Musik."

A hard-hitting collection of street-ready anthems, "Goon… Continue

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Independents Day: 8-Ball Doin It Big

8-ball doin his independent thing. Probably one of the most influential/respected Southern lyricist ever.

Added by Mumbo Sauce on April 3, 2008 at 1:30pm — No Comments

Live Nation Breaks Bread ($150 Milllll) w/ Jiggaman

LOS ANGELES — In a move that reflects the anarchy sweeping the music business, the superstar rapper Jay-Z, who released his latest album to lukewarm sales five months ago, is on the verge of closing a deal with a concert promoter that rivals the biggest music contracts ever awarded.

Jay-Z plans to depart his longtime record label, Def Jam, for a roughly $150 million package with the concert giant Live Nation that includes… Continue

Added by Mumbo Sauce on April 3, 2008 at 12:30pm — 1 Comment

Buckshot Shorty and 9th Wonder Cook Up "The Formula"

BUCKSHOT & 9TH WONDER SET TO RELEASE SECOND COLLABORATIVE LP, THE FORMULA, ON 4-15-08

Super-Producer, 9th Wonder, formerly of Little Brother, has once again teamed up with legendary MC, Buckshot, of Black Moon, and the lead MC, of the mighty Boot Camp Clik, for their follow up album The Formula. The due released their first project in 2005, entitled Chemistry, as part of Duck Down Record’s “Triple Threat” Campaign, which… Continue

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Wordsmith and Nu Revolution Camp Presents: Revolt Radio

NU Revolution Camp Presents: Revolt Radio

REVOLT RADIO will feature Exclusive music from Wordsmith, Nu Revolution Camp members: Kontact & SoL, Black Knight, RhymeZwell, All-Biz, and numerous signed and unsigned artists making noise right now.

THE DEBUT BROADCAST WILL FEATURE MUSIC FROM NATIONAL RECORDING ARTISTS COMMON, METHOD MAN & REDMAN, TALIB QWELI, KANYE WEST, BRAILE & MORE.

THAT’S NOT IT...CATCH EXCLUSIVE TRACKS FROM SOME OF THE TOP UNSIGNED ARTISTS… Continue

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VAST AIRE RELEASES SOPHOMORE SOLO, DUECES WILD, ON 6-24-08

VAST AIRE SET TO RELEASE SOPHOMORE SOLO-LP, DUECES WILD, ON 6-24-08

DUECES WILD FEATURES APPEARANCES BY GECCHI SUEDE (CAMP LO), COPYWRITE & VORDUL MEGA (CANNIBAL OX) WITH PRODUCTION FROM PETE ROCK & OH NO

Vast Aire, remember him? He's the titan MC who shocked the world and conquered critics as the leader of Definitive Jux's landmark upstart crew, Cannibal Ox; their essential 2002 debut, Cold Vein, was a chart-topper in nearly every smart music critic's… Continue

Added by Mumbo Sauce on April 3, 2008 at 11:06am — No Comments

J Rawls and Middle Child Drop New Collabo Project Rawls and Middle

RAWLS AND MIDDLE, the collaboration album between J RAWLS and MIDDLE CHILD, dropping 6/10/08 on Polar Entertainment/GrooveAttack

visit J Rawls at www.j-rawls.com and http://www.myspace.com/jrawls

and Middle Child at http://www.myspace.com/middlechild

A hook brought them near, but soul singing sealed the deal.

Several years ago, producer J Rawls was working in the recording studio when he… Continue

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Independents Day: Birdman / Lil' Wayne Happy Fathers Day (Mixtape)

When I was 16/ I bought my first Mercedes Benz ... you know the rest -

Added by Mumbo Sauce on April 2, 2008 at 1:30pm — No Comments

Next to Blow? IPTV Presents Young Italy

This month's Next to Blow features a young duo that have a big following in Italy of all places. Indie Planet faithful: we present to you Young Italy:

Young Italy's Bilingual Brothers Offer Groundbreaking Music

Young Italy is a rap duo unlike any other. Young Italy's two members, Anthony Daniele aka Lil' A, age 11, and Francesco Daniele aka Lil' Frank, age 14, are hip-hop siblings. The fresh faced Memphis-based rappers may… Continue

Added by Mumbo Sauce on April 2, 2008 at 1:30pm — 1 Comment

Monee Green Ent Hosts Listening Session for Artist Mu Dills

Kay Slay and countless trend setting DJs from the tri-state area, as well as, A&Rs from Universal, Atlantic Records and Def Jam paid homage to budding rapper, Mu Dills. The nineteen-year-old rapper and songwriter, who grew up in Brick City's underground, has adapted a style of his own that sets him apart from other rap artists. Monee Green Entertainment was pleased to present Mu Dill's first Mixtape listening session.

On March 19, 2008, host Dave House introduced the first ever… Continue

Added by Mumbo Sauce on April 1, 2008 at 4:00pm — No Comments

Independents Day: Krazy Bone - The Fixtape Vol. I Smoke On This

Independents Day is your up-to-date report of independently released hip-hop music. If you have an album release and want to be featured in Independents Day email indieplanetmail@gmail.com

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

Kidz In the Hall, Bun-B, and Talib Kweli Get Political

Kidz In The Hall, Bun B and Talib Kweli Team Up for Change

New York, NY - As the first group in the Hip-Hop community to publicly endorse presidential hopeful Barack Obama back in late 2007, Kidz In The Hall will continue their unwavering support for the Chicago native this evening (Monday, March 31st) with the help of some friends. Kidz In The Hall’s whose soulful ode to Barack Obama is entitled, “Work To Do,” will be world premiering their “Change Remix” tonight on two… Continue

Added by Mumbo Sauce on April 1, 2008 at 11:00am — 1 Comment

Cormega Live! @ The Knitting Factory

$12 Advance / $15 @ the Door
Knitting Factory NYC

Added by Mumbo Sauce on April 1, 2008 at 11:00am — 1 Comment

COMMONWEALTH Records To Release Eagerly-Anticipated Debut

COMMONWEALTH RECORDS TO RELEASE EAGERLY-ANTICIPATED DEBUT FROM THE CAMP

THE CAMPAIGN TO BE RELEASED ON APRIL 1st, 2008

Boston, MA – Commonwealth Records is thrilled to announce the signing of the Massachusetts based hip-hop group The Camp (which consists of Dese, Grime Tha MC, Excetera and DJ Hevan) to its ever expanding roster of talented recording artists. The Camp, renowned for their live shows, are one of the fastest… Continue

Added by Mumbo Sauce on March 29, 2008 at 10:30pm — No Comments

E-Major / Ab- Rock Album Release Party

Baltimore MC's Ab Rock and Undersound's E-Major team up for a joint album release party for their respective albums. Definitely a good idea and something more independent artists should do. If you collaborate on projects, share a similar fanbase, and are both releasing albums, why not team up?

Download the new E-Major album here:

www.undersoundmusic.net

(click the download image to the right).

You can catch the… Continue

Added by Mumbo Sauce on March 29, 2008 at 9:30pm — 1 Comment

Truth Universal Drops Self Determination on Dragon's Breath Records

TRUTH UNIVERSAL SET TO RELEASE DEBUT, SELF DETERMINATION, ON 4-8-08

Self Determination features appearances by Wise Intelligent (Poor Righteous Teachers), Doodlbug (Digable Planets), and STIC.MAN (Dead Prez)

Born in the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, Truth immigrated to the U.S. in 1977 with his parents at the age of 4. Growing up in New Orleans, LA, Truth learned early lessons of respect, discipline and perseverance from his working-class Caribbean… Continue

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