MemphisRap.com Sony Urban Music Showcase
MEMPHIS, TN. (www.memphisrap.com) - In an effort to help independent artists, MemphisRap.com, Memphis' largest and fastest growing Rap Music site and Community, is producing a dynamic showcase to help those looking to get signed and be heard. The MemphisRap.com Sony Urban Music Showcase will run for ...
| MC Breed to take 'Rap Game' on the road
NEW YORK (Sony Music) - Breed (formerly MC Breed) stands poised to deliver the cure for what ails you with the release of his long-awaited CD THE NEW PRESCRIPTION. The CD drops on the 24th of this month on the Urban Muzic Zone/Red/Sony label. To support the new release, Breed will be hitting the road, ...
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Hip hop group ArchRyval set to release first single 'Rock U' from debut album 'Southern Hostility'
PENSACOLA. FL. () - ArchRyval's new single 'Rock U' from the upcoming debut album 'Southern Hostility' is headed for the radio in the next few weeks. Rock U will be the first material to be released by ArchRyval in the United States. Now residing in Pensacola, FL, ArchRyval made waves in the late 90's ...
| Village People head to Mable House Amphitheatre to do the YMCA!
MABLETOn, GA. (Village People Fans Website) - Come "Stay at the "y-m-c-a" THIS Summer at the Mable House Amphitheatre! Let the Lyrics of the Vivacious Village People Bring You to Your Feet at the Mable House Amphitheatre! Don't miss singing the Y-M-C-A with your friends and family to the world famous ...
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Studio fire destroys Black Eyed Peas' gear
NEW YORK (BEP Fans Website) - A fire broke out in a studio where rock band the Black Eyed Peas were recording an album, destroying about $500,000 in gear and instruments, authorities and band members said. Band members lit candles during the recording session and forgot to blow them out, causing the ...
| He's got Alicia's number
ATLANTA, GA. (Alicia Keys Fans Website) - A Statesboro, Georgia man says that about twenty-five people call him every day looking for Alicia Keys. The callers appear to be inspired by the diva's lyric, "call 489-4608 and I'll be here" in her hit song, "Diary". Georgia residents who call the number reach ...
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Lil' Kim's on time
NEW YORK (Lil Kim Fans Website) - Lil' Kim is taking her cues from other rap stars like P. Diddy and Jaz-Z and starting her own clothing and accessories lines. She recently designed a watch line called Royalty by Lil'Kim. The name Royalty plays on her nickname as 'Queen Bee' of the rap world. The watches ...
| TQ - 'Right On'
NEW YORK (HUB Muzic) - TQ the singer/songwriter/producer is back with a brand new album full of smooth vocals and his trademark melodic "reality R&B" flow. He took a break from the music scene to reassess his situation and regain control of his music. A real musician needs full creative control to explore ...
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Missy, Brandy, Omarion, Mary J. Blidge, Jadakiss on pro-vote single 'Wake Up Everybody'
NEW YORK (Missy Elliott Fans Website) - Top U.S. hip-hop, rap and R&B artists have recorded the 1960's song, Wake Up Everybody, to raise money for an anti-Bush voter mobilization group (Wake Up Everybody was originally a hit by Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes). A full-length CD, to be released Monday, ...
| Ezina Moore: A woman with musical moxie!
LOS ANGELES (Soulful Warrior Records) - Ezina Moore, also known as Leslie Elizabeth Waddell, her name when she was Miss Black USA, is a musical titan. She sings and plays with passion and purpose on songs like "Power of Women." Power of Women is the title of her new album released on June 22, 2004 on ...
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Platinum music stars Earth Wind & Fire ink new record deal with Sanctuary Urban Records Group; Album slated for October 5 release
NEW YORK (Sanctuary Urban Records Group) - Music Industry legends Earth, Wind & Fire and Mathew Knowles have announced the signing of an exclusive album deal with Knowles' Sanctuary Urban Records Group (SURG). Earth, Wind & Fire's accomplishments are unprecedented over their 33 year history. Their musical ...
| Dirty Dawg Recordz to launch the album of artist Big Rich Tha Don, Southwest Gangstas
CHICAGO, IL. (Dirty Dawg Recordz/ www.dirtydawgnm.com) - This Chicano rapper has taken the southwest by storm with his unique style of hip hop/ rap. His single 'Sucka Free' has made an impact in the Chicano community gaining much attention with the poetically structured lyrics about keeping it real. ...
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Rap King Lil' Flip inks publishing deal with BMG Songs
LOS ANGELES (BMG/ www.bmgmusicsearch.com) - Scott Francis (President, BMG Songs North America) announced today the signing of "underground rap king" Lil' Flip to a worldwide music publishing agreement. Lil' Flip's latest release, the double CD "U Gotta Feel Me" (Columbia Records), debuted at number ...
| Autopsy on funk singer Rick James is inconclusive
LOS ANGELES (Rick James Fans Website) - The death of Flamboyant funk music pioneer Rick James has stired the world, the cause of it, too. An autopsy performed over the weekend on "Super Freak" singer Rick James failed to establish the ca use of his death, Reuters quoted a Los Angeles County coroner's ...
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Black Lagoon debut album 'The Pimp Bones LP' available in stores
DETROIT (www.BLRecords.com) - On August 9, 2004, Detroit Hip Hop fans will change the way they feel about rap music after home based group, Black Lagoon (BL) release their debut album, "The Pimp Bones LP.' Listeners will marvel at the way BL members, Amadeus, E-Money, Empact and Kain deliver. Their ...
| New gospel CD with Billy Dean, Thurl Bailey and Marvin Goldstein
BELLFLOWER, CA. (www.MarvinGoldstein.com) - The Peace With Music Foundation announces the release of its first CD titled "Friends & Brothers, A Unique Blend Of Gospel Favorites." This recording features three entertainers: Grammy Award winner Billy Dean, former NBA star Thurl Bailey and internationally ...
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R&B's next latin sensation - Vivienne launches new single 'Hold Me Down'
NEW YORK (Submitted by Vivienne PR team) - Latin artist, Vivienne, launches release of her new single "Hold Me Down' and generates grassroots buzz and street campaign from NYC to Miami. Capturing the essence of R&B's next generation of talent, Vivienne is a triple-threat. Her natural beauty, dance experience ...
| Legendary Motown artist Rick James passes away
SANTA MONICA, CA. (UMe Records) - Rick James passed away this morning at 9:20 AM in his sleep of natural causes at his Los Angeles home, per his spokesperson. He was 56 years old. He is survived by his 3 children (Ty, Rick Jr., Tazman) and 2 grandchildren (Jasmine and Charisma). Last month, he performed ...
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DEMO presents Chuck D with Pioneer Award
NEW YORK (www.d-e-m-o.orge) - DEMO: Digital & Electronic Music Organization, Inc. (www.d-e-m-o.com), selected Chuck D to be a recipient of the Pioneer Award and presented it on July 30, 2004 in New York City. "Chuck D has long embodied the spirit of the independent musician," DEMO founder/CEO Andre ...
| R&B's rising star, Vivienne, explodes in Miami
MIAMI, FL. (SveltEvents/ Kimberly Fields) - Vivienne is exploding on the Miami scene - performing live on Mun2's 'The Roof' and celebrating the CD Release Party of her popular single 'Hold Me Down' at South Beach's uber trendy nightspot, Pearl. R&B's rising Dominican artist, Vivienne, prepares to explode ...
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