PRIESTHOOD Unveils New Lineup On THUG WORSHIP CD
LOS ANGELES (Top40 Charts/ PRIESTHOOD Official Website) - The second generation Samoan rap group PRIESTHOOD(www.myspace.com/phoodmusic) emerged, amid diverse cultures, from a tightly knit community in Los Angeles. Picking up years after BooYaa Tribe (the first Samoan rap group to go mainstream) left ...
| Charlie Wilson's 'Uncle Charlie' Debuts No 1 On R&B Albums Chart
NEW YORK (Top40 Charts/ Jive Records) - Acclaimed R&B solo singer/songwriter Charlie Wilson tops the charts with his newest offering, Uncle Charlie. This week, Wilson's album debuts at No. 1 on the R&B Albums chart, and enters at No. 2 on the Pop Albums chart. These are his highest ranking debuts on ...
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Fat Joe Readies New Album: Jealous Ones Still Envy 2 Out On April 7, 2009
NEW YORK (Top40 Charts/ EMI Music) - On April 7, 2009, rapper Fat Joe will continue one of the most impressive runs in recent Hip-Hop history with the release of his ninth solo studio album, Jealous Ones Still Envy 2 (J.O.S.E. 2). The project reprises the title of Joe's 2002 RIAA-Certified Platinum ...
| Stax Records Revisit 'Roots Of The Hip-Hop Generation With The Soul Of Hip-Hop, Volume 1'
LOS ANGELES, CA. (Top40 Charts/ By Cary Baker/ Conqueroo Music) - Every creative act, no matter how edgy and forward thinking, has some precedent. Even the most progressive artist, no matter how groundbreaking, cannot deny a connection to an earlier era of genius. In few places is this link more evident ...
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E1 Music And Kill All Rats Entertainment Set To Release 'Joe Crack (AKA Fat Joe) And Pistol Pete Present K.A.R.,' New Compilation On April 7, 2009
NEW YORK, NY. (Top40 Charts/ E1 Music) - E1 Music (formerly KOCH Records) and Kill All Rats Entertainment are set to release a new compilation album, "Joe Crack and Pistol Pete Present K.A.R.," on April 7th, 2009. The album was Executive Produced by Fat Joe and Pistol Pete, and A&R'd by Antony Torres ...
| Two Lost Prince Tracks To Debut On 94 East's Latest Album
Minneapolis, MN. (Top40 Charts/ Sound 80 Records) - A new 12-track album by the Minneapolis band 94 East includes two historical songs featuring Prince on guitar, in addition to ten other fresh, irresistible urban tracks. The album, entitled "94 East featuring 10:15 & Fortune Teller Remix with Prince ...
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50 Cent: Blood On The Sand Ships To Retail Outlets Worldwide
AGOURA HILLS, CA. (Top40 Charts/ THQ) - THQ Inc. today announced 50 Cent: Blood on the Sand, the action-packed sequel to the multi-million unit selling title 50 Cent: Bulletproof, has shipped to retail outlets worldwide. 50 Cent: Blood on the Sand offers the ultimate 50 Cent experience, featuring fast-paced ...
| Grammy-nominated Singer Angie Stone Encourages African-Americans In Birmingham To Fearlessly FACE Diabetes
BIRMINGHAM, AL. (Top40 Charts/ Eli Lilly and Company) - As Black History Month comes to a close, Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Angie Stone and the Fearless African-Americans Connected and Empowered (F.A.C.E.) Diabetes initiative, sponsored by Lilly USA, LLC, head to historic Birmingham on February ...
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Aceyalone And The Lonely Ones - Pays Tribute To Doo-wop
LOS ANGELES (Top40 Charts/ Deconstruction Records) - For legendary emcee Aceyalone, being out of the norm has paradoxically always been the norm. After indulging his love of Jamaican music for 2007's Lightning Strikes, the musically diverse emcee brings his admiration for doo-wop, blues and funk to ...
| Ciara & Justin Timberlake Team Up For 'Love Sex Magic'
NEW YORK, NY. (Top40 Charts/ JIVE Records) - Multi-platinum singer Ciara is teaming up with her Jive Records label mate Justin Timberlake on her newest single, "Love Sex Magic." Co-written by Timberlake and produced by The Y's, "Love Sex Magic" is an electric, dance-friendly duet that will be featured ...
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Beyonce Announces Official 'Single Ladies' Dance Video Contest
NEW YORK, NY. (Top40 Charts/ Music World/ Columbia Records) - Beyonce is inviting her fans to create their own versions of her phenomenal "Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)" clip for the official "Single Ladies" dance video contest. Contestants should adhere precisely to the iconic "Single Ladies" dance ...
| Muzik Souljah 'Deja Vu' Brings Tantalizing Mix Of Lover's Rock Reggae, R&B And Hip Hop
Toronto, Canada (Top40 Charts/ Muzik Souljah Official Website) - Toronto singer/musician/producer MUZIC SOULJAH has released a standout new CD, "Deja Vu", which is certain to have dancefloors packed with party jams and lovers grooving on his romantic tracks. Muzic Souljah, an incredibly talented artist, ...
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T.I. Comes Alive With 'Dead And Gone (Feat. Justin Timberlake)'
NEW YORK, NY. (Top40 Charts/ Atlantic Records) - Grand Hustle/Atlantic recording artist T.I. has scored another major hit with "Dead and Gone (Feat. Justin Timberlake)," the latest single from his RIAA platinum certified No 1 album, "PAPER TRAIL." The track has exploded in the past week, rising to No ...
| India.Arie's Testimony: Vol. 2, Love & Politics Opens at No 1 on Billboard Top R&B Albums Chart
NEW YORK, NY. (Top40 Charts/ Universal Republic Records) - Grammy winning superstar, India.Arie has once again delivered a new album to the top tier of the music charts its opening week of release, with Testimony: Vol. 2, Love & Politics (Soulbird Music/Universal Republic) vaulting to No 1 on the Billboard ...
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John Legend Responds to Racist Cartoon With Open Letter to The New York Post
NEW YORK, NY. (Top40 Charts/ Columbia Records) - On February 18, 2009, The New York Post ran an editorial cartoon comparing the author of the federal stimulus bill to a crazed chimpanzee shot and killed by police earlier in the week after attacking a woman in Stamford, Connecticut. John Legend responded ...
| Diddy Announces New Album: 'LAST TRAIN TO PARIS' Arrives In Stores On September 22, 2009
NEW YORK, NY. (Top40 Charts/ Atlantic Records) - Sean "Diddy" Combs has revealed new details of his sixth LP. The album, titled "LAST TRAIN TO PARIS," is slated to arrive on September 22nd. The LP features what Combs describes as electro-hip-hop soul funk - welcoming in an unexpected mixture of sight ...
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Prisonworld Records Introduces Likely Suspect and their Jailhouse Doo Wop
Atlanta, GA. (Top40 Charts/ Prisonworld Records) - Prisonworld Records has introduced and released its first artist, Likely Suspect. Prisonworld Records, which is owned and operated by husband and wife team Rufus and Jenny Triplett, are "Changing the Game" with a record label that focuses on positive ...
| 'My Bitch Is Crazy' To Be Released Through 101 Distribution
Phoenix, AZ. (Top40 Charts/ 101 Distribution) - With his infectious banger "My Bitch Is Crazy" quickly making an impact on iTunes, Pennsylvanian rapper Pittsburgh Slim has signed with 101 Distribution to turn his hypnotic record into a ringtone that will be readily available to download on all national ...
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West Coast Heavyweights Team With Mark Morrison On 'Innocent Man' Remix Dedicated To DMX
LOS ANGELES (Top40 Charts/ Global Music Group) - Multi-platinum selling artist Mark Morrison, Southern California's newest talent Eastwood and legendary hookmaster Mr. Kane have collaborated on the remix to Morrison's latest single 'Innocent Man', which also features DMX, and is a dedication to the ...
| Flo Rida Makes History Once Again With Latest Single 'Right Round'!
NEW YORK, NY. (Top40 Charts/ Atlantic Records) - Poe Boy/Atlantic recording artist Flo Rida has made history with his blockbuster new single, "Right Round," shattering the all-time one-week digital single sales record previously held by his own game-changing debut, "Low (Feat. T-Pain)," not to mention ...
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