The Source Magazine Joins Reverend Al Sharpton in Support of 90-Day Ban on Airplay for Artists That Engage in Violence
NEW YORK (The Source Magazine) - The Source Magazine, the most trusted voice for the Hip-Hop Nation, has announced that it supports the proposal by Reverend Al Sharpton to institute a 90-day ban on radio and TV airplay for music artists that engage in violence. The Source and its principals, David ...
| Nelly Prepares To Release The Longest Yard Soundtrack
NEW YORK (Universal/Motown Records) - Multi-talented rapper, actor, entrepreneur Nelly is slated to release The Longest Yard soundtrack on his Derrty Ent. imprint, a venture with Universal Records. In addition to co-starring in The Longest Yard movie (Paramount Pictures), Nelly is the executive producer ...
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John Legend - 'Used To Love U' Out Now
LONDON, UK (Sony Music UK) - John's debut UK single 'Used To Love U' is in stores now. This infectious single - co-written and produced by Kanye West - has, according to John, "?a bangin' hip-hop beat with a little Latin flavour, and a soulful melody and vocal arrangement; it's a cool mix and fusion ...
| Van Hunt wants to take you down here in hell...
LOS ANGELES (Capitol Records) - Just a reminder that Van's first UK single, "Down Here In Hell (With You)" will be released on Monday March 21st on CD and 12". Also, thanks to everyone in London, Manchester and Glasgow that came out to see the band on their recent tour... your support is most appreciated! ...
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Capone Releases Statement About His Testimony at Lil Kim's Trial
NEW YORK (FastLife Records) - On Feb. 25, 2001, in what has now become a very well-publicized incident, rapper Capone (of Capone & Noreaga) was approached while standing outside the entrance to NY's Hot 97 radio station and asked by a member of Lil Kim's entourage if he had "a problem with Kim?" The ...
| Original Hot Boy B.G. Is Back to Re-Claim What's His on 'The Heart Of Tha Streetz,' His Killer New Studio Album Due Out May 24th
NEW YORK (KOCH Records) - Former Hot Boys/Ca$h Money star B.G. will release his new studio album, "The Heart Of Tha Streetz" on KOCH Records/Chopper City Records on Tuesday, May 24th. B.G. (aka Baby Gangsta or B. Gizzle) remains one of the most beloved rappers in the game. With sales of over 7 million ...
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Fab is in Session @ AOL
LOS ANGELES (Atlantic Records) - Catch ya main man, F-A-B perform live on Sessions@AOL! Fabolous performs three singles off his latest album, REAL TALK, including the street banga' 'Breathe,' 'Tit 4 Tat' and the new single that is melting the hearts of all the ladies out there, 'Baby.' Fab also sits ...
| 4th Avenue Jones at SXSW March 16th; New Single 'Stereo' Hits Radio Nationwide TODAY!
LOS ANGELES (4th Avenue Jones Official Website/ www.hiprocksoul.com) - In preparation for the March 29 release of their new album STEREO: THE EVOLUTION OF HIPROCKSOUL (Lookalive!/Gotee/EMI), Los Angeles? own ?hiprocksoul? outfit 4th AVENUE JONES have confirmed a batch of performances including a show ...
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Tracks From T.I.'s Urban Legend Album Reach 'Gold' Status Equivalent on Enhanced Sprint Nationwide PCS Network
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. (Sprint/ www.sprint.com) - CTIA Wireless 2005 - Sprint (NYSE: FON) announced that its customers have purchased more than 500,000 Music Tones from Atlantic Records' platinum-selling hip-hop artist T.I. - the equivalent of another gold record for the artist. By purchasing more than ...
| Pitbull Goes Gold
MIAMI, FL. (TVT Records) - Cuban-American MC Has the Biggest-Selling Bilingual Hip-Hop Debut In More Than a Decade; Not Since Cypress Hill?s Debut Has a Spanish-Fluent Rap Artist Achieved Such Level Bolstered By the Hit Singles Culo, Toma and Dammit Man, Pitbull's Album M.I.A.M.I. (TVT Records) Has ...
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Tweet Is 'Reel Sexy' On BET.com
NEW YORK (Atlantic Records) - BET.com recently sat down with Tweet to discuss love, relationships and everything on her mind that men want to know! In the exclusive interview Tweet even reveals her biggest pet peeve, which is people whom lie, which she absolutely hates. The r&b songbird also talks about ...
| Fat Joe on Daily Download
NEW YORK (Atlantic Records) - Wanna hang out with Fat Joe? He's on Daily Download, FUSE's live studio show on Friday, March 11th. You need to be available that day from 4:30PM-7:15PM. If you're between the ages of 15-25 and in the NYC area, please e-mail [email protected]. The studio is centrally located, ...
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Mello-D & The Rados 'Cool Witchu' Video Clip Airwaves
WHASINGTON, DC (Thermite Records) - Introducing the highly anticipated arrival of MELLO-D & THE RADOS, a hot and fresh Hiphop band based out of the Washington D.C. /V.A. area! Representing the future of Hiphop, this stellar band delivers live instrumentation, dope lyrics, clear messages and a vivid ...
| T.I. Takes Grand Hussle on the Road
NEW YORK (Atlantic Records) - Next week, T.I. kicks off his tour with Nelly that will hit stops all across the US, including T.I.'s hometown of Atlanta. T.I. is hitting the road in support of his latest release, URBAN LEGEND, which was just certified Platinum. Make sure you catch T.I. when he rolls ...
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RIAA Brings Out the Platinum for T.I.
NEW YORK (Atlantic Records) - "URBAN LEGEND," the chart-topping album from Grand Hustle/Atlantic recording artist T.I., has been certified platinum by the RIAA for U.S. sales in excess of one million units. T.I.'s second label release, "URBAN LEGEND," made an explosive debut upon its release last November ...
| Beyonce and Tina Knowles' Clothing Line, House of Dereon, Announce Licensing Agreement With G-III Apparel Group, Ltd. for Outerwear Collection
NEW YORK (Beyond Productions, LLC) - Beyonce and Tina Knowles today announce that The House of Dereon has signed a licensing agreement with G-III Apparel Group, Ltd. (Nasdaq: GIII) to collaborate on the design, marketing and distribution of an exclusive comprehensive collection of outerwear. This young ...
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Fat Joe Brings 'So Much More' To BET
NEW YORK (Atlantic Records) - Catch Da Don Cartegena himself, Fat Joe for the special exclusive making of his new music video 'So Much More' on BET's Access Granted. See what goes on behind the scenes of the new clip, which was shot on location in NYC and features cameos from the entire Terror Squad ...
| What's going on with Anthony Evans?
NEW YORK (INO Records) - Singer/songwriter Anthony Evans has announced he will be joining the ?Promise Keepers Tour? this summer as well as be featured on the Promise Keepers CD, releasing later this year. While on the tour, he will be performing his music in front of thousands at each event. Through ...
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Community Uses Hip Hop Dance to Fight Gang Violence
BRIDGETON,
NJ (Chosen Dance Company) - Gang violence is a growing concern to those
in Bridgeton, NJ. Chosen Dance Company, a Philadelphia-based
professional Hip Hop dance group, was the latest effort by the
community to reach out to their children and let them know that
violence is not the best ...
| Layzie Bone Releasing Solo Album 'It's Not A Game' May 31, 2005
NEW
YORK (Layzie Bone Website) - Critically acclaimed rapper, Layzie Bone
of the Grammy Award winning hip-hop group Bone thugs-n-harmony in
conjunction with X-RAY Records is proud to present his first solo
release 'It's Not A Game'. This highly anticipated album drops May 31,
2005. Snoop Dogg, ...
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