Jamie Foxx Figure Launches Black History Month at Madame Tussauds Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS, NV. (Top40 Charts/ Las Vegas Odyssey) - Madame Tussauds Las Vegas announced that they have chosen Jamie Foxx, one of the most notable performers of our time, to officially open Black History Month in the attraction's Spirit of America Room, with the official unveiling of his life-like wax ...
| Dirty Lowdown Releases New Single
MIAMI, FL. (Top40 Charts/ Mark Of Excellence Productions) - 'Da Miami Stomp' is a rallying cry for all of those fans eager to see the city's many established teams back at the top of the winners boards. With its infectious backbeat and chant like chorus, this is a single that should be heard echoing ...
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Sunset Urban Record Label Announces New Releases for 2008
NEW YORK (Top40 Charts/ Sunset Records) - Sunset Urban sets up for 2008 with the releases of brand new music recorded for the upstart rap and hip hop label. Paula Perry, known for her Billboard top ten song released by Motown Records, will release her debut full length CD on March 11th. D'Cyple and ...
| Acclaimed Collective Brooklyn Funk Essentials Returns with New Studio Album, 'WATCHA PLAYIN', Celebrating Their 15th Anniversary
NEW YORK (Top40 Charts/ Black Plastic Magick/ Comet Records) - Following an 8 year hiatus, the acclaimed collective BROOKLYN FUNK ESSENTIALS triumphantly return with a new studio album WATCHA PLAYIN'. Immaculately produced by founder Lati Kronlund, the blistering set marks the legendary multicultural ...
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Marc Broussard Joins Atlantic Family; Bayou Soul Sensation to Celebrate With New Digital EP
NEW YORK, NY (Top40 Charts/ Atlantic Records) - Atlantic Records welcomes a new addition to its storied roster, acclaimed singer/songwriter Marc Broussard. The Louisiana-based bayou soul troubadour will make his label debut with "MUST BE THE WATER," his first collection of all-new songs since 2004's ...
| Wyclef Jean Partners with Shopit to Offer Exclusive Merchandise to Fans
New York, NY. (Top40 Charts/ Shopit) - Calling all Wyclef Jean fans: Win a signed guitar from Haiti's hottest export when you sign up for his online merchandise store on Shopit! Jean has joined forces with Shopit, the world's first and largest peer-to-peer social commerce network, to offer fans exclusive ...
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The Game Reveals Plans for 120 Days in Prison in MONSTA Magazine on Newsstands February 12, 2008
New York, NY. (Top40 Charts/ MONSTA Magazine) - Platinum Hip Hop artist The Game exclusively reveals in the premiere issue of MONSTA Magazine his decision to drop pursuits of a Los Angeles Superior Court trial related to felony gun charges filed against him and is preparing for a 120-day prison sentence. ...
| Missy Elliott Invites Fans to Name New Album (Out Spring '08) On Missy-Elliott.com
NEW YORK, NY (Top40 Charts/ Atlantic Records) - Five-time Grammy Award winner Missy Elliott is giving fans the opportunity to name her new album, due out on Goldmind/Atlantic late Spring 2008. Fans can enter immediately via Missy's website, www.missy-elliott.com. The contest closes on February 20th ...
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Erykah Badu's 'Honey' Music Video Is Tribute To Music And Music Lovers
NEW YORK, NY. (Top40 Charts/ Universal Motown Records) - Multi-platinum, four-time Grammy award-winning artist Erykah Badu introduces her fourth studio album, New Amerykah (Part One, 4th World War), with the creative video 'Honey,' a love letter addressed in equal measure to a special soul, and to some ...
| R&B Superstar Sean Kingston Cuts New Cover Version Of 'I'm Eighteen'!
LOS ANGELES (Top40 Charts/ Declare Yourself PR) - Having celebrated his 18th birthday on Sunday, February 3, one of the country's most popular young music artists, Sean Kingston, has created a new version of Alice Cooper's song, "I'm Eighteen." Sean recorded the song in Los Angeles for the national ...
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Robert De Niro & Curtis '50 Cent' Jackson Tto Star On Cover of VIBE Magazine's Hollywood Issue
NEW YORK, NY. (Top40 Charts/ VIBE Media Group) - Academy Award-winning actor Robert De Niro and Hip Hop mogul Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson have come together in an exclusive interview for VIBE magazine's special Hollywood Issue - on newsstands Feb. 5th. The two speak exclusively to VIBE about their roles ...
| Diddy Names the Band DAY26; Announcement Comes as New Season of Hit Series 'Making The Band 4' Premieres to Stellar Ratings
NEW YORK, NY. (Top40 Charts/ Atlantic Records) - At long last, Diddy has unveiled the name of "Making The Band 4's" series-winning quintet. The group - currently starring in the latest and greatest season of MTV's hit reality series - will officially be known as DAY26. The moniker is derived from the ...
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Willie Joe Brings The Bay To The A
Atlanta, GA. (Top40 Charts/ Capitol Records) - Bay Area emcee Willie Joe didn't necessarily start out with the intent to build his career in the South, but through a series of brave moves and hawk-like focus, his career is taking off Jazze Pha's Atlanta-based Sho 'Nuff label in association with Capitol ...
| Soul Queen Margie Joseph's Atlantic Albums Reissued On Collectors' Choice
LOS ANGELES, CA. (Top40 Charts/ Collectors' Choice) - Margie Joseph may not have soared to the commercial heights of her Atlantic label-mate Aretha Franklin. But in the '70s, she released six albums that bore numerous R&B hits. She also attracted some hit producers Arif Mardin, Lamont Dozier and Johnny ...
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Reggae Icon Luciano to Headline Upstate Reggae on the River Eco Music Festival
PATTERSON, NY. (Top40 Charts/ LMJ Productions) - LMJ Productions, LLC is pleased to announce the staging of the first annual Upstate Reggae on the River (URotR) eco music festival at Croton Point Park, Croton-on-Hudson, New York on August 23, 2008. The festival features the "Messenger" roots Reggae ...
| Emmanuel Jal, Sudanese Child Soldier Turned Rapper, Tells Extraordinary Story on New Album 'Warchild'
LOS ANGELES, CA. (Top40 Charts/ Sonic360/ Fontana/ Universal) - Musician/songwriter/rapper Emmanuel Jal has one of the most extraordinary life-stories you'll ever hear, and has incorporated his experiences onto Warchild, his brand new album due out May 13, 2008 (Sonic360/Fontana/Universal). Warchild, ...
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Accuse La Banks Returns With His New Album 'Apache Papa 2.1 (Part Scandal)'
Sofia, BULGAARIA (Top40 Charts/ Accuse La Banks Music) - Accuse La Banks is a rapper, songwriter and music producer. His new album contains 8 tracks in styles "Old school" Hip-hop and R&B. Coming from way back then, Accuse La Banks started his musical career in the early 90-ties performing at hip-hop ...
| Missy Elliott & Dave Meyers Create History
New York, NY. (Top40 Charts/ Atlantic Records) - Missy Elliott has teamed up with longtime visual collaborator Dave Meyers to take the game beyond the next level and into a whole new dimension by creating the first ever 3D music video. The video is for 'Ching-A-Ling,' a new song which, along with Elliott's ...
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Hip Hop Artist & Activist NYOIL To Release '9 Wonders (the Digital EP)'
LOS ANGELES (Top40 Charts/ NYOIL Official Website) - Hip Hop Artist and Activist NYOIL is set to release a new Digital EP titled "9 Wonders (NYOIL verses 9th Wonder)" February 20th 2008. The release will be available for FREE DOWNLOAD at partnering websites and Blogs for the duration of the release. ...
| Watch Jay-Z and the Roc-A-Fella Family
NEW YORK, NY. (Top40 Charts/ BlockSavvy Website) - See exclusive feature film premiere starring Jay-Z, Beanie Sigel, Freeway and the entire Roc-A-Fella family on BlockSavvy.com Leak Channel. Click here to view: https://www.blocksavvy.com/Channels/TheLeak/home.aspx BlockSavvy, a fully integrated ...
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