Kanye West Announced As Grand Finale Performance for the Nike+ Human Race
BEAVERTON, OR. (Top40 Charts/ NIKE) - Music takes center stage on the heels of the official registration opening for the Nike+ Human Race, the world's biggest one-day running event taking place on August 31, 2008. The race brings together the power of sport and music to inspire and connect runners from ...
| LIVE FROM ABBEY ROAD: Mary J Blige Featured For The Season Premier On June 19, 2008
LONDON, UK (Top40 Charts/ Sundance Channel) - Sundance Channel Presents: Live From Abbey Road Thursdays at 10:00pm EST Episode 1 Premiers Thursday, June 19th To kick off the second season of the Sundance Channel�s acclaimed original music series Live From Abbey Road, Mary J Blige, the “Queen ...
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German Production Team Snowgoons, Unveil Video Feat. Jedi Mind Tricks'
NEW YORK (Top40 Charts/ Babygrande Records) - Hip-Hop ain't dead...it's gone global. The Snowgoons, the renowned German production team consisting of Det, DJ Illegal, Torben & DJ Waxwork prep for the June 24th bow of their sophomore release, "Black Snow" with the video for the track "Who?" feat. Jedi ...
| Natalie Cole Is Still Unforgettable
LOS ANGELES (Top40 Charts/ DMI Records) - Eight-time Grammy Award winner Natalie Cole took a bold leap in 1991 that would change her life and career forever. Already a highly successful R&B artist, she amazed everyone when she recorded Unforgettable...With Love, an album of standards from the American ...
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Rev Run Presents Team Blackout - Debut LP 'Lights Out' To Be Released On August 19, 2008
NEW YORK (Top40 Charts/ Latchkey Recordings) - If you've been following the hit MTV reality series Run's House starring Reverend Run (of Run-DMC), then you already know about the hip-hop trio Team Blackout. Team Blackout consists of Rev Run's teenage son JoJo Simmons and his childhood friends Zach, ...
| MJG Solo Album 'This Might Be The Day' Is The True New Release
New York, NY. (Top40 Charts/ 404 Music) - 404 Music, Inc., together with MJG Muzik and Push Management, are setting the record straight with respect to the new studio album from Memphis rapper, MJG. MJG's upcoming album, This Might Be the Day, features twelve new tracks, including the hit single, "Shades." ...
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Flavorpill's One Step Beyond Presents Talib Kweli, Pete Rock & Buckshot @ AMNH On June 27, 2008
New York, NY. (Top40 Charts/ Flavorpill) - After a full year in orbit, with performances from astronauts Bonde de Role, Kid Sister, Kanye West, the Cool Kids, Simian Mobile Disco, Jazzy Jeff, and others, Flavorpill and The American Museum of Natural History are back for the final edition of the One ...
| Lil Wayne's New Album 'THA CARTER III' Sells Over 1 Million The First Week!
NEW YORK (Top40 Charts/ K&K Public Relations) - Cash Money/Universal Motown Records multi-platinum recording artist Lil Wayne expands his dynasty with Tha Carter III. The new CD is the biggest release by far for 2008, selling over 1 Million copies it's first week, reigning No 1 on Nielsen SoundScan, ...
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Stevie Wonder (Like You've Never Heard Him Before)
Los Angeles, CA. (Top40 Charts/ Boosweet Records) - There's plenty of excitement at Los Angeles based 'Indie' label Boosweet Records these days as they prepare for the June 24th, 2008 release of award winning guitarist, producer, and label CEO Vernon Neilly's newest project titled, 'Vernon Neilly & ...
| DaCav5 Sets It Off with 'The Runway'
Philadelphia, PA. (Top40 Charts/ DaCav5 Official Website) - Enter the next generation of popular music. South Jersey's DaCav5 is an enigmatic group, pushing the boundaries of futuristic sound with their eclectic blend of Hip Hop, Dance and Pop. Their new single "The Runway" has been put in rotation ...
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JOIN's Debut Album: Peace Ball On Sale June 18, 2008
TOKYO, Japan (Top40 Charts/ J FAM CORPORATION) - Singers from the baby boom generation of the 1950s include Madonna, Michael Jackson and Prince. The Japanese R&B singer JOIN is also from that generation, and his debut album, peace ball, is being released on June 18th from Pony Canyon. His rise is set ...
| Squeak Ru Signs With Fontana's DMAFT Records
Los Angeles, CA. (Top40 Charts/ DMAFT Records) - Inglewood California hero Squeak Ru has signed with the Fontana/Universal distributed DMAFT Records, a part of the Oglio Entertainment Group, to release his solo debut 'FatWorld' and the companion iTunes exclusive 'Digital FatWorld 2'. Continuing a theme ...
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Estelle Headlines 2008 Pepsi MLS All-Star Halftime Show
New York, NY. (Top40 Charts/ Atlantic Records) - Estelle will perform at the 2008 Pepsi MLS All-Star Game Halftime Show, broadcast live to a national television audience on Thursday, July 24th at 7:00 p.m. ET on ESPN2, TeleFutura and CBC. Major League Soccer's 13th annual All-Star Game features the ...
| Geffen Gospel Music Recording Artist Spensha Baker Performs at White House
SANTA MONICA, CA. (Top40 Charts/ Interscope Geffen A&M) - 15-year-old Geffen Records gospel artist, Spensha Baker has been spreading her youthful and vibrant music ministry all across the country. So commanding is the voice and presence of this young lady that Spensha Baker has been invited to sing ...
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Bank Of America Sounds Of R&B Series Returns To Penn's Landing
PHILADELPHIA, PA. (Top40 Charts/ Penn's Landing Corporation) - The Bank of America Sounds of R&B Series, which begins Penn's Landing Corporation's series of Free Friday night concerts through July and August, features innovative, inspirational, and critically acclaimed national recording artists. Each ...
| The Game Drops New Album LAX On July 22, 2008
SANTA MONICA, CA. (Geffen Records) - Platinum-selling rapper and West Coast champion The Game is set to release his third major-label album LAX on July 22nd on Geffen Records. The first single "Game's Pain" featuring Keyshia Cole has already stormed the charts; the video directed by Rage reached No ...
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Will.i.am's 'Yes We Can Song' Video Inspired by Barack Obama Speech Wins Emmy Award!
LOS ANGELES, CA (Top40 Charts/ Terpin Communications) - Friday evening at the 35th Annual Creative Arts & Entertainment Daytime Emmy Awards ceremony in New York City, the "Yes We Can Song" was honored with the first-ever Emmy Award for Best New Approaches in Daytime Entertainment. The new category recognizes ...
| MySpace Crowns Miki Bad Boy No 1 Listened Artist On An Indie Label
Los Angeles, CA. (Top40 Charts/ 1830 Records) - Move over AKON, there's another African Performer heading to the States. He's signed to 1830 Records LLC, and his name is Miki Bad Boy! On June 6, 2008 MYSPACE.COM listed African Reggaeton sensation Miki Bad Boy as the No 1 most listened too Reggaeton ...
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Sunset Urban Gets Ready To Release The Brand New 'Heartbreak' CD By Blackwell
Cherry Hill, NJ (Top40 Charts/ Sunset Urban Records) - Blackwell sets up his follow up CD, Heartbreak on Sunset Urban Records. The spirit of Christopher Wallace and Tupac Shakur was always with Michael Blackwell with hints of their style found on his debut album, Un4givable. Their untimely deaths in ...
| New Outlawz Street LP 'We Want In' Stakes Their Claim in The Rap Game
New York, NY. (Top40 Charts/ Gold Dust Media) - We Want In is the Outlawz declaration to music moguls, program directors, industry gatekeepers and hip hop bosses that with all due respect, they want in the game. Dubbed the street LP, 1 Nation Entertainment and Gold Dust Media will launch We Want In ...
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