International Roots Reggae Act Alexander Kofi Washington and Jah Kings Find New Management Home and Success
Hammond, IN. (Top40 Charts/ D.A ENTERTAINMENT) - D.A ENTERTAINMENT, LLC (management company) has signed on to manage the international roots reggae artist Alexander Kofi Washington and Jah Kings. Alexander and Jah Kings are currently in the studio finishing up the mixing and mastering process for the ...
| Bad Boy Unveils Debut Single From 'Making The Band 4'
NEW YORK, NY. (Top40 Charts/ Bad Boy Records) - Bad Boy Records has announced the upcoming release of "Exclusive (No Excuses)," the eagerly anticipated debut single from the finalists featured on the hit MTV series, "Making The Band 4." The track - produced by multiple Grammy Award-winner Bryan Michael ...
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Available Now: Jah Cure!
NEW YORK (Top40 Charts/ VP Records) - Jah Cure, one of the most controversial and propelling forces in reggae has released his new album, True Reflections 'A New Beginning and it's in stores now. Look below for more information, including press release, streams and links to assets, including pictures ...
| B-Legit Preps Block Movement With Release Of 'Throwblock Muzic' This November
San Francisco, CA. (Top40 Charts/ Throwblock Muzic) - B-Legit has been a major player on the West Coast for many years as both a founding father of the independent rap scene and strong contributor to the Bay Area Hip Hop movement. After a long hiatus, B is currently putting the finishing touches on ...
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VH1 Celebrates Hip Hop Throughout October With A Slate Of All-New Series, Documentaries, Movies & Specials
NEW YORK, NY. (Top 40 Charts/ VH1) - VH1 Honors the legacy of hip hop and the men and women who created the beats heard around the world with all-new series, documentaries, specials and movies throughout October that will leave you cheering: Hip Hop Hooray! Premieres: "BRIDGING THE GAP: QUEEN ...
| Billboard Chart Topping Singer Rachel Brown Responds To Imus's Remarks
MIAMI, FL. (Top40 Charts/ Urban Music Group) - Can Don Imus's Remarks Influence Musical Trends? Urban Music Group recording artist Rachel Brown thinks so. So much so that in light of the scrutiny of hip hop music and the lingering fallout from the Don Imus controversy, South Florida-based singer/songwriter ...
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Cuban-American Rapper And MC Pitbull Entertains Troops On USO Tour To Korea & Okinawa
ARLINGTON, VA. (Top 40 Charts/ USO) - Bilingual rapper Armando Perez, best known by his stage name Pitbull, just wrapped up his journey to Korea and Okinawa, where he performed for troops as part of a USO tour. This was the first USO tour for Pitbull, who brought his lyrical prowess and infectious sound ...
| Emma Entertainment Brings The Beyonce Experience To China
SHANGHAI, China (Top40 Charts/ Emma Entertainment) - Emma Entertainment is pleased to announce superstar singer, songwriter and cultural icon Beyonce will perform in Shanghai as part of The Beyonce Experience 2007 World Tour. Performing for her first time ever in mainland China, the concert will take ...
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Kirk Franklin, Mary Mary & BeBe Winans Join BET!
NEW YORK, NY. (Top40 Charts/ BET Networks) - BET has tapped gospel superstars Kirk Franklin, Mary Mary and BeBe Winans to help find the next great gospel artist in the new original series SUNDAY BEST. From one of the producers of the hit series "American Idol," SUNDAY BEST premieres on BET Tuesday, ...
| Nelly 'All Girl' Drum Line Search!!!
NEW YORK, NY. (Top40 Charts/ Universal Motown Records) - Auditions will be held nationwide on September 30, 2007 starting at 11 AM in the following cities: Atlanta, New York, Los Angeles, St. Louis, New Orleans Nelly is looking for girls that can play marching band snare drum, tri toms, bass drum, ...
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Indy Label Owl Studios To Release Cynthia Layne's R&B/Jazz Collection
Indianapolis, IND. (Top40 Charts/ Owl Studios) - Midwesterner Cynthia Layne has loved live music since the moment she attended her first concert at the tender age of seven. Since then, live music has become a regular part of her life with both the general public and media impressed by her performances. ...
| The Ave Boyz New Album Gains Hollywood Credit
Los Angeles, CA. (Top40 Charts/ Pyramid Media) - The Ave Boyz are releasing their album "Partners in Rhyme" on October 9th, 2007. Upon recently signing a major distribution deal with Fontana/Universal Music group, The Ave Boyz are ready to showcase their skills to a mass audience of rap music fans. ...
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New Album By Chaka Khan 'FUNK THIS' In Stores Today!
NEW YORK (Top40 Charts/ Sony BMG) - Celebrating over three decades of milestones, CHAKA KHAN's first new studio album of new material in over 10 years, FUNK THIS, is available in stores and online today. FUNK THIS produced by the Grammy Award winners Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis embodies the funky soul ...
| Ky-Mani Marley to Visit the Virtual World of Habbo
Los Angeles, CA. (Top40 Charts/ Habbo) - Habbo (www.habbo.com), a leading global online virtual world for teenagers, announced today that recording artist, songwriter and actor, Ky-Mani Marley, will check into the community for an interview with fans. The multi-talented performer will visit the HABBO ...
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Quincy Jones' Life And Career Featured In The HistoryMakers' PBS-TV Celebrity Series
WASHINGTON, DC. (Top40 Charts/ HistoryMakers) - On Thursday, September 27, 2007, the life and career of music impresario Quincy Jones will be honored during The HistoryMakers' An Evening With Quincy Jones at Jack Morton Auditorium at George Washington University. During the one-on-one interview, PBS ...
| Gorilla Zoe Declares 'ZOO' Time With Special Guests Includes Yung Joc & Boyz N Da Hood
NEW YORK, NY (Top40 Charts/ By Sydney Margetson/ Atlantic Records) - Block Entertainment/Bad Boy South recording artist Gorilla Zoe has announced details of his upcoming new album, "WELCOME TO THE ZOO." The ATL-based rapper's eagerly awaited debut collection - which features the banging hit single, ...
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Peak Records Announces The October 30th Release Of Will Downing's 'After Tonight'
LOS ANGELES (Top40 Charts/ Peak Records/ Inque Public Relations) - Recorded from what Downing calls his 'black chair,' After Tonight is a triumph in that despite the challenges of being diagnosed with Polymyositis, Downing victoriously displays his control of his 'instrument' and ability to surmount ...
| Guerilla Black Testifies To The Healing Power Of Rap With God Bless The Child
LOS ANGELES (Top40 Charts/ Miles High Productions) - Guerilla Black's grandfather used to say, 'Be fast to listen, and slow to speak,' and Black (born Charles Williamson) has seen and heard a lot during his life. With the release of God Bless The Child , he is ready for us to listen because he's got ...
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Beyonce Knowles Joins The 'Are you a Cardmember?' Campaign From American Express
NEW YORK, NY. (Top40 Charts/ American Express) - American Express today announced that actress, singer and fashion designer, Beyonce Knowles, will join the company's "Are you a Cardmember?" communications campaign designed to showcase the value of membership and its array of special benefits and services. ...
| Big Cat Records to Release Gucci Mane's TRAP-A-THON On 9/25
ATLANTA, GA. (Top40 Charts/ Big Cat Records) - On September 25, 2007, Big Cat Records - the Atlanta-based independent label behind rapper Gucci Mane's rise to prominence - will release TRAP-A-THON, their third album from Gucci Mane at his grimiest. The hit song, "Freaky Gurl" (released by Big Cat Records ...
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