Peabo Bryson, the Undisputed Master of the Romantic Ballads Releases the Very Best of Peabo Bryson CD FAIRFAX, Va. (Time Life Inc.) - Peabo Bryson is recognized as one of contemporary music's premier male vocalists and legendary soul balladeer, with a career spanning nearly three decades. His musical repertoire has earned many honors including an Oscar, multiple Grammy awards and numerous Billboard ...
| Grammy-Nominated Super-Producer Rodney Jerkins Hits the Studio with Soul Diva Patti LaBelle for 'We Are Family' Katrina Benefit CD LOS ANGELES (By Karen Sundell/ Rogers and Cowan) - WHO: Grammy-nominated super-producer Rodney Jerkins is widely renowned as one of the greatest all-time music producers of the last two decades at age 28. He is on an exclusive, short "go to" list of top notch producers whom A-list artists such as ...
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Hip-Hop Rivals Jay-Z and Nas Open Up on BET News Special to Bring Final Closure to Controversial Feud NEW YORK, NY (Black Entertainment Television) - Their lyrical battles and personal feud became more than just hot news in the hip-hop world. The clash of rap impresarios Jay-Z and Nas was legendary. But after five years of opposition, the powerhouse MCs have reconciled under a new alliance. In a ground-breaking ...
| Jamie Foxx Gets Unpredictable With His New Album Sydney, AU. (SONY BMG MUSIC Entertainment) - Academy Award-winner Jamie Foxx will release his platinum selling US No 1 album 'Unpredictable' in Australia on March 18. Including the single of the same name, 'Unpredictable' features a who's who of guests including Kanye West, Snoop Dogg, Ludacris, The ...
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Trina Brings the 'Live and Uncut' to DVD New York, NY (Erin Burke PR) - Not everybody can be as glamorous as the sexy 5'3' rapstress known as Trina, but her new DVD promises to give us some pointers. The DVD, which is called , Trina Live and Uncut, shows Trina is finally ready to give the world a peak into what it's like to be the one and ...
| Snoop Dogg Unveils New Video Game League for Hip Hop Stars SANTA MONICA, CA (Global Gaming League) - Today, the Global Gaming League (https://www.GGL.com), experts in online competitive video game tournaments, and Snoop Dogg jointly announced the formation of the Hip Hop Gaming League (www. HHGL.com). Snoop will serve as the league's first commissioner ensuring ...
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Fat Joe And Lil Jon To Host MTV¹s Pimp My Ride International NEW YORK (MTV) - Rap star Xzibit ignited the trend in the US and now MTV International has secured a double-whammy by announcing its craziest collaboration yet! Latino rap sensation Fat Joe will take the driving seat alongside 'King of Crunk¹ Lil Jon when the hotly anticipated Pimp My Ride International ...
| Javier Celebrates Release of New Album 'Left of Center' With His Fans at Virgin Megastore NEW YORK (Virgin Entertainment Group) - WHO: To celebrate the release of his new album, "Left of Center," R&B singer, Javier will be performing live at the recently revamped Virgin Megastore in Times Square. After his performance, he will sign copies of the new CD and chat with his many fans. WHEN: ...
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Loud Dust Recordings Announces The Release Of RAW BIDNESS, The 2nd Album From Chicago Hip-hop Artist HXN, On February 28, 2006 CHICAGO, IL. (Loud Dust Recordings) - Loud Dust Recordings announces the release of 'RAW BIDNESS' on February 28th. This is the 2nd album in the discography of Chicago hip-hop artist HXN (pronounced 'hex-zen') and it's sure to be well received by hip-hop, rap and urban listeners. After a stint with ...
| Juve's REALITY CHECK Hits MTV2's 'The Leak' New York, NY (Atlantic Records) - Head over to MTV2.com right now to hear Juvenile's entire new album REALITY CHECK before it hits shelves next week on Tuesday 3/7! The LP features the hits 'Rodeo,' 'Get Ya Hustle On,' and 'What's Happenin''! Plus, super-hot guest appearances from Mannie Fresh, Ludacris, ...
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Yolanda Adams Wins Sixth NAACP Image Award; First Lady of Gospel Again Honored as the Year's 'Outstanding Gospel Artist' NEW YORK, NY - (By Cara Donatto/ Atlantic Records) - Atlantic recording artist Yolanda Adams was among the winners at last weekend's NAACP Image Awards ceremonies in Los Angeles. The acclaimed singer received the "Outstanding Gospel Artist - Traditional or Contemporary" trophy for her 2005 album, "DAY ...
| Beyonce Time! Check On Her In The Pink Panther... Sydney, AU. (SONY BMG MUSIC Entertainment) - Have you been lacking a bit of Beyonce in your life? Then get excited, because you'll be able to see the Destiny's Child babe on the big screen very, very soon. Ms B's new film, The Pink Panther, also stars Steve Martin and Kevin Kline, and hits cinemas on ...
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Female Hip Hop Producer Hopes To Be Amongst The Best In Near Future Chicago, IL (Beats for Boys) - Its no secret that the hip hop industry is male dominated. To parallel the scarceness of women in Hip Hop, this genre has become more open to different styles. A newcomer in every-way, Aisha Emelia first learned to formally produced this past August 2005. Since then, ...
| Edgar Allen Floe: New Mix-CD Floe Almighty Atlanta, GA (Shaman Work Recordings) - Shaman Work Recordings presents Floe Almighty, 12 hot tracks of original and exclusive material by the Justus League's own Edgar Allen Floe. This prelude to the much anticipated Streetwise LP features all-star production by 9th Wonder, (Little Brother, Destiny's ...
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'NOTORIOUS B.I.G. DUETS' Reaches Platinum Sales! NEW YORK (By Cara Donatto/ Atlantic Records) - Bad Boy Records' "THE NOTORIOUS B.I.G. DUETS: THE FINAL CHAPTER" has been certified platinum by the RIAA for U.S. sales of more than one million units. The most eagerly anticipated album in hip-hop history, it was released on December 20th and reigned at ...
| Grammy-Nominated Rapper T.I. To Debut New Album And Film NEW YORK (www.trapmuzik.com) - Grand Hustle/Atlantic recording artist T.I. has announced details of his highly anticipated new album, "KING," set to drop March 28, as well as his big-screen debut in "ATL," set to open March 31. "KING" follows the breakthrough success of 2004's RIAA platinum-certified ...
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Gospel Icon Yolanda Adams, Hip-Hop Soul Songstress Keyshia Cole and Comedian Steve Harvey to Perform at the 2006 Essence Music Festival NEW YORK, NY (Essence Festivals, LLC.) - Essence Festivals, LLC., announced today that gospel icon Yolanda Adams, hip-hop soul songstress Keyshia Cole and comedian Steve Harvey will perform at the 2006 Essence Music Festival. Yolanda Adams, a Houston native has been wowing gospel audiences around ...
| Dallas Base D-Town Record Company Is Ready to Roll in '06 at the NBA All-Star Game (D-TOWN RECORDS) - Nate Edwards CEO of Edwards Independent Entertainment Group (Eieg, LLC d/b/a D-Town Records) Started 2006 with a bang signing the R&B group Keingz Ransom out of Dallas along with Rap Group Custom Made Click (CMC) and Latino Rapper Robert Guerrero a/k/a 'CHICANO' and Rapper/Producer ...
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Classical/Gospel Harpist Jeff Majors Invited to Perform on 'The Oprah Winfrey Show' on Tuesday, February 28 NEW YORK, NY ( Music One/Sony Urban Music/Epic Records) - The internationally-acclaimed contemporary gospel musician and classical harpist Jeff Majors has been invited to perform on "The Oprah Winfrey Show" on Tuesday, February 28. A longtime admirer of Majors' music, Oprah asked Majors to appear ...
| Prince's Universal Records Debut '3121,' In-Stores On March 21, 2006 NEW YORK (Universal Motown Records Group) - In what is sure to be one of the seminal music events of the year, Prince will release his Universal Records album debut, 3121, on March 21st. The much anticipated disc is being hailed as 'classic' Prince, the multi-talented superstar's first studio album ...
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