'The Clipse Present The Re-Up Gang' On Deck For Summer 2008
NEW YORK, NY (Top40 Charts/ KOCH records) - Platinum-selling rappers the Clipse have partnered with KOCH Records for a special release: "The Clipse Present the Re-Up Gang," which will be released on August 5th, 2008. The Re-Up Gang, formed in 2004, is a larger ensemble encompassing the Clipse and collaborative ...
| Ice-T Releases Special Edition Digital Album
LOS ANGELES (Top40 Charts/ Pay Up Records/ Final Level Records) - The Gangsta Rap Special Edition is available on digital download now, and features two previously-unreleased tracks, as well as an alternative silhouette version of the album's original controversial cover. Last Tuesday (June 17), Gangsta ...
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Ras Kass Preps 'Institutionalized Vol. II' For August 5, 2008h Release
LOS ANGELES (Top40 Charts/ Babygrande Records) - One of the most critically acclaimed West Coast emcees of all time, Ras Kass is renowned for his complex lyricism, sharp battle rhymes and witty punchlines. 1996's debut "Soul On Ice" established Ras as one of the front-runners of the post West Coast ...
| Riskay 'The Drama Queen' Releases Her New Single 'Baby I'm Certified'
LOS ANGELES (Top40 Charts/ Riskay 'The Drama Queen' Official Website) - Many people may make an immediate assumption that Riskay 'The Drama Queen', a female rapper from Florida that gained a lot of attention, after her release of one of the most controversial songs of the decade 'Smell Yo D*ck', is ...
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DJ Khaled Ready To Bring Miami Global!
NEW YORK, NY. (Top40 Charts/ KOCH Records) - Miami radio personality, label head, Terror Squad/KOCH Records recording artist and soon, Global dominator DJ Khaled is finally unleashing his long-awaited new single, "Out Here Grindin'." The track is sure to be the summer jam of 2008 and features Akon, ...
| Ira Tucker, Sr., Lead Singer of Music's Longest-Surviving Group, The Dixie Hummingbirds, Died On June 24, 2008
PHILADELPHIA, PA. (Top40 Charts/ Dixie Hummingbirds, Ira Tucker Jr.) - Mr. Tucker was a living legacy! The Dixie Hummingbirds began their remarkable musical journey in 1928, in Greenville, SC, organized by the late, great James B. Davis. Tucker joined the gospel group in 1938 at age 13, and over the ...
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R&B/Pop Diva Dionyza To Release Digital Single On July 15, 2008
LOS ANGELES, CA. and NEW YORK, NY. (Top40 Charts/ Little Dizzy Records) - Dionyza (Dee-on-cha) is the daughter of Motown singer/songwriters Michael and Brenda Sutton. She sang on the best-selling soundtracks of the Disney TV movie High School Musical 1 and High School Musical 2. She also provides the ...
| The 2008 Essence Music Festival Presented by Coca-Cola: The Ultimate Party
NEW YORK, NY. (Top40 Charts/ Essence Communications) - The 14th annual Essence Music Festival presented by Coca-Cola will celebrate another momentous year in New Orleans this July 4, 5 and 6 with the biggest names in entertainment and the nation's most influential speakers, artists, authors and leaders. ...
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Two Hip Hop Symbols Team Up For Monumental Track
NEW YORK (Top40 Charts/ Babygrande Records) - About 2 months ago legendary hip hop front man Chuck D of the illustrious hip hop / rap group Public Enemy appeared on Hot 97's morning show and when asked who are some of the artist he was listening to; who were some of the artist holding up the tradition ...
| Heineken Announces All-Star Lineup For The Return Of Heineken Red Star Soul Featuring Ashanti, Keyshia Cole & Raheem DeVaughn
WHITE PLAINS, NY. (Top40 Charts/ Heineken USA) - Heineken USA announced today the star-studded artist lineup for the Heineken Red Star Soul concert series, scheduled to kick-off August 6 at BOULEVARD3 in Los Angeles with performances by Ashanti and Goapele. Following the launch, Heineken Red Star Soul ...
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THISDAY'S 'Africa Rising' Festival Makes USA Debut On August 1, 2008
WASHINGTON, DC. (Top40 Charts/ THISDAY) - A popular international music and fashion festival designed to showcase the positive elements and major improvements across the African continent will make its U.S. debut later this summer. THISDAY, Africa's leading daily newspaper and multi-media resource, ...
| 'Power's Out' Featuring Nicole Scherzinger & Sting Was Chosen As The Music For Revlon's Ad Campaign
TORONTO, Canada (Top40 Charts/ UOMO Media) - UOMO Media Inc. (OTCBB:UOMO), a multi-channel entertainment and media company, is proud to announce that the Tricky Stewart written and produced duet 'Power's Out' featuring Nicole Scherzinger and Sting, was chosen as the music for Revlon's advertising campaign ...
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VH1 Sets Date For 5th Annual 'VH1 Hip Hop Honors'
NEW YORK, NY. (Top40 Charts/ VH1) - With just days until its star-studded "VH1 Rock Honors" concert event saluting The Who, VH1 has announced the upcoming date for its next A-List tentpole event the "VH1 Hip Hop Honors." Now in its fifth year, "VH1 Hip Hop Honors" will once again pay tribute to ...
| Recording Artist MIMS Signs Deal With Zazzle For On-Demand Custom Merchandise
REDWOOD CITY, CA. (Top40 Charts/ Zazzle) - Capitol Records/American King Music Recording artist MIMS today announced a deal with Zazzle, www.Zazzle.com, the only on-demand retail platform to offer billions of products that are produced and shipped within 24 hours. Zazzle will provide premier services ...
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Ralph Tresvant Releases A New Hit Single 'It Must Be You'
Los Angeles, CA. (Top40 Charts/ Xzault Media Group) - Ralph Tresvant is celebrating 2008 with an unprecedented amount of industry recognition, professional independence, new music and plenty of entrepreneurial endeavors, with the recent announcement of ASCAP's prestigious Golden Note Award and a hot ...
| Mohawk Movement Begins With Release Of 'Mohawk Song'
Hollywood, CA. (Top40 Charts/ Universal Music Group) - "They love me for my Mohawk", a simple catch phrase that started out as a joke between two friends, is the inspiration to what could possibly be the anthem of the summer. "The Mohawk Song", a contagious rock inspired track for all who adore the ...
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7-Time Juno Nominee Takes On New Genre, New Label And New Direction
Howard Beach, NY. (Top40 Charts/ Soundcheck Entertainment) - Talented songstress Lorraine Reid is not just reveling in her previous success as lead singer for dance group Temperance; she's making a major shift in her career with the release of a hot solo R&B album "Lessons Learned." Hailing from Toronto, ...
| Plies' New Album 'Definition Of Real' Lands At No 2 On Billboard 200
New York, NY. (Top40 Charts/ Atlantic Records) - Plies makes an impressive debut this week with the release of his sophomore album. DEFINITION OF REAL lands at No 2 on the Billboard 200 chart, selling more than 200,000 copies in its first week, doubling first week sales of his first album, THE REAL ...
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KOCH Records to Release New Album by Houston Rap Legend Big Pokey
NEW YORK, NY. (Top40 Charts/ KOCH Records) - KOCH Records is happy to announce the addition of yet another Houston legend to its burgeoning hip-hop roster. Houston rapper Big Pokey will release his new album, "Evacuation Notice," on KOCH Records on July 22nd, 2008. The album features Lil Keke, Paul ...
| P.Diddy, Bad Boy South And Block Of Block Ent. Present The Official 'No Bitchassness' Mixtape
New York, NY. (Top40 Charts/ Atlantic Records) - P.Diddy, Bad Boy South and Block of Block Ent. are pleased to present the official "No Bitchassness" mixtape featuring new music from Gorilla Zoe, Block,P. Diddy, Yung Joc, Sean Kingston, Rick Ross, Lil Wayne, Jody Breeze, Big Gee, etc. This mixtape is ...
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