Juvenile signs with Atlantic Records as artist and producer
NEW YORK (Atlantic Records) - Atlantic Records has signed multi-platinum hip-hop artist Juvenile to a long-term, exclusive worldwide recording contract. At the same time, under a separate deal, Juvenile's UTP Records has joined the Atlantic family of labels. Among the artists expected to release recordings ...
| Apollo Theater Foundation's 70th Celebration Anniversary coming to DVD from Rhino Home Video: 'Apollo At 70: A Hot Night In Harlem'
LOS ANGELES (Warner Bros.) - In March 2004, some of the biggest names in R&B, Hip-Hop, Rap, Gospel and Latin music gathered at the world-famous Apollo Theater, a national landmark in the heart of Harlem, for a star studded gala benefit event, "Apollo At 70: A Hot Night In Harlem" to commemorate 70 years ...
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Hip hop's spiritual messenger rises out of the twin cities with the book of knowledge
MINNEAPOLIS, MN. (306 Entertaiment) - An important album is about to be released in August 2004 on 306 Entertainment, a new Minneapolis Based record label, entitled, THE BOOK OF KNOWLEDGE. The album will introduce the world to hip-hop's spiritual messenger Alfonso Marcello Green P/K/A Knowledge MC. ...
| Bad Boy Records releases the remastered version of the Notorious B.I.G.'s 'Ready To Die' in stores now
NEW YORK (Bad Boy Records) - Bad Boy Records is set to release a digitally re-mastered version of the late Notorious B.I.G.'s groundbreaking debut album, Ready To Die (originally released in 1994) today. Ready To Die is considered a hip-hop classic and has sold over 4 million copies. Bad Boy Records ...
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Nuggets cut Master P from Summer League
NEW YORK (Master P Fans Website) - Percy Miller, a.k.a. the rapper Master P, participated in the Nuggets' rookie/free agent camp the past two days at the Pepsi Center. How much game does the 34-year-old NBA wannabe have? "Next question," Bzdelik said. In other words, Miller — who did not make ...
| WorldBeat Cultural Center presents Eek–A–Mouse
LOS ANGELES (www.worldbeatcenter.org) - Eek A Mouse is back! Ripton Hylton, also known as Eek A Mouse is San Diego's number one reggae artist. Born in Kingston, Jamaica, Ripton had no trouble maintaining a high profile over the years, and is still on top of the reggae scene. Eek A Mouse has sold out ...
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Public Enemy's Minister of Information creates music business guide
ATLANTA, GA. (Professor Griff) - Professor Griff, "Minister of Information" for the revolutionary rap group Public Enemy, has created a resource guide with valuable information about the music business. Different from any others out there, Musick Bizness R.I.P Resource Information Publication is written ...
| The darkside of a hip-hop legend: backstage with KRS-One
NEW YORK (KRS PR) - Coming off a hectic KRS-One tour schedule, EOD, a Bronx-born MC and entrepreneur, had some explicit words for his longtime idol. After a chaotic KRS show at Nanci Rayguns, a Richmond nightclub, several tour members referred to KRS as "The Great Conniver" and depicted him as having ...
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Baltimore City H.S. teacher and hip hop artist Son of Nun (S.O.N.) confirmed for new 'Peace Not War' compilation CD
BALTOMORE (www.peace-not-war.org) - Baltimore hip hop artist Son of Nun (S.O.N.) has just been confirmed for the second volume of the world renowned Peace Not War CD. His song, Fightback, was one of more than 500 that were submitted by bands across the globe. Only 35 songs could make it onto the compilation ...
| Eminem's satellite radio station
NEW YORK (SIRIUS) - SIRIUS, the premium satellite radio provider known for delivering the very best in commercial-free music and sports programming to cars and homes across the country, today announced a partnership with multi-platinum recording artist Eminem, Shady Records and Interscope Records to ...
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Super star British trio make splash in the US with debut release, 'Mis-Teeq,' in Stores July 20th
NEW YORK (Warner Bros.) - With seven top ten singles in the U.K. spanning two platinum albums, Mis-Teeq has racked up numerous awards and nominations confirming their international success. On July 20th the British trio bring their urban pop stateside with their self-titled album, "Mis-Teeq," featuring ...
| Bobby Brown posts bail
NEW YORK (Whitney Houston Fans Website) - Bobby Brown is free, after posting a two-thousand-dollar U-S bond last night. He had until midnight Sunday to turn himself in on charges he hit his wife, Whitney Houston. A judge ruled in May there was enough evidence for Brown to stand trial on misdemeanor ...
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Child Rapper A+ is all grown up!!!!
NEW YORK (Masta Mix Records) - Andre Levins, 1983, Hempstead, New York, USA. Another in a long line of "child rappers", including Da Youngsta's and Shyheim, A+ was just 13 years old at the time of his debut, The Latch-Key Child. The first artist signed to Kedar Entertainment (headed by Kedar Massenburg, ...
| Boston Hip-Hop Summit announced; Hip-Hop Summit Action Network to convene on first day of Democratic National Convention
ROXBURY, Mass. (JLM PR) - Dr. Benjamin Chavis, President of the Hip-Hop Summit Action Network (HSAN), was joined today by Leonard C. Alkins, President of the NAACP Boston branch, State Senator Dianne Wilkerson (D-MA), State Representative Gloria L. Fox (D-MA), State Representative Marie St. Fleur (D-MA), ...
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DJ Greyboy - Soul Mosaic Tour
SACRAMENTON, CA. (Uqibiuty Records) - Greyboy's "Soul Mosaic" is described by BPM this month as "what will probably be considered his most accomplished album to date," and Big Shot declares Greyboy "delivers super-smooth soul and hip-hop." Uqibiuty Records - "Clearly our most anticipated record release ...
| UGA mourns the passing of Adele Fortier
NEW YORK (UGA announcement) - Urban Gospel Alliance is today mourning the passing of urban gospel artist and entrepreneur, Adele "Dee" Fortier. Fortier passed away July 4, 2004 from an extended illness. Fortier was founder of Duru Entertainment, a multi service Christian entertainment and record company ...
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Motown songstress Syreeta Wright dies at age 58
NEW YORK (Top40 Charts) - Singer & songwriter Syreeta Wright, who was once married to Stevie Wonder has succumbed to cancer at the age of 58, it was announced yesterday. Syreeta was also a recording artist for Motown Records, but she started at Motown as a secretary. Biography: Born in Philadelphia ...
| Jadakiss busted for drugs and weapons
NEW YORK (Jadakiss Fans Website) - The rapper Jadakiss, whose real name is Jason T. Phillips and he has the No. 4 album on the Billboard 200 chart this week, was charged on Monday in Fayetteville, North Carolina for possession of two loaded hanguns and marijuana. The rapper was in town for a weekend ...
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Busta Rhymes 'Everything Remains Raw' DVD sweepstakes
NEW YORK (Eagle Rock Entertainment) - In a collaborative effort to promote the first time DVD release of Multi-platinum recording artist and Winner of the 2003 Source Award for "Best Live Performer," Busta Rhymes, Nobodysmiling.com & Eagle Rock Entertainment are conducting free giveaways. BUSTA RHYMES: ...
| Women interests about the 'King-Kong' R&B/Pop song?
LOS ANGELES (www.kingkongsong.com) - From the artist who brought you the first-ever Spiderman R&B/Pop song, now hails the first-ever King-Kong R&B/Pop Song. This means that vocalist Evette Chris is now behind two of the hottest, most innovative crossover singles to hit urban radio. The new King-Kong ...
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