Russell Simmons and the Hip-Hop Summit Action Network in collaboration with the Bronx Hispanic Chamber of Commerce host the first ever Latino Hip-Hop Summit
NEW YORK (JLMPR) - Latino Youth Encouraged to Register to Vote; Tego Calderon, Noreaga, Jennifer Lopez Invited to Participate In an unprecedented outreach to Latino youth across America, Russell Simmons, Reverend Run of Run DMC, Def Jam President Kevin Liles and the Hip-Hop Summit Action Network (HSAN), ...
| Lyricist lounge all-star Wordsworth returns with 'Mirror Music'
NEW YORK (Wordsworth Website) - After making a career of freestyles, battles, and guest star throw-downs, Wordsworth is stepping out on his own with his long-awaited first solo endeavor, this fall's Mirror Music. The first single "Gotta Pay," produced by acclaimed underground producer Oddisee and described ...
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Africa Night
SAN DIEGO (www.worldbeatcenter.org) - Fore – Fote, West African Music and Dance in Black and White, is on tour this summer and fall with all-star group of artists from Guinea, West Africa. Anchored by the explosive power of renowned Master Drummer M. Lamine Dibo Camara and infused with the imaginative ...
| Parole agents working for Snoop fired
NEW YORK (Snoop Dogg Fans Website) - Rapper Snoop Dogg has discovered a novel way to deal with law officers who he feels are hounding him in Los Angeles and his home town of Long Beach – he employs them. Four parole officers were fired this week for moonlighting as bodyguards for the millionaire ...
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OutKast's gun advert ruled offensive
NEW YORK (Rap Talk Forums) - A poster for American group Outkast has been banned by the British Advertising Standards Authority (ASA). The poster showed singer Andre 3000 holding a pink, smoking pistol. There were complaints to the ASA that that the image was "offensive and irresponsible because it ...
| Beyonce gets arty
NEW YORK (Beyonce Fans Website) - Beyonce Knowles is hooked on a new pastime to fill whatever spare moments might come her way. The pop star has developed a passion for oil painting, for therapeutic purposes. She uses her art to analyze her changing perspective on life. "I started painting portraits ...
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'Urban Woman .01' release date July 2004
NEW YORK (Ibiza Music press release) - Futura presents "urban woman .01" this compilation is inspired and dedicated to the today's woman concept in the chillout music, as artist or as listener. The tracks selection combines the shades and influences of female voices with the electronica chillout music. ...
| Funkdaddy gives the People what they need: In Tha Mix!
SEATTLE, WA. (Funkdaddy Official Website) - In Tha Mix is a new production compilation from Funkdaddy, Seattle's premier producer and deejay. Teamed with the hottest up-and-coming emcees in the Pacific Northwest, Platinum producer Funkdaddy brings the heat on each and every track, and even flexes his ...
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San Diego joins Urban Gospel Music Week with panel discussion
SAN DIEGO (www.urbangospelalliance.com) - On July 10, 2004 at St. Stephens Cathedral Church of God In Christ( 1:00 PM), Dean's Vision Promotions in conjunction with the Urban Gospel Alliance will present "Urban Gospel Day." This event will be the kick off to the Urban Gospel Industry Awards & National ...
| Beres Hammond will not perform at Jamaica Aids support fundraiser
NEW YORK (First Klass Ent. press release) - First Klass Entertainment the promoters of Guinness B's Xplosion which is scheduled for Saturday July 10, 2004 is pleased to confirm that all artistes billed to perform at this show except Beres Hammond have confirmed their appearance. There have been a lot ...
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Macy Gray strips for AIDS charity
LONDON, UK (Macy Gray Fans Website) - R&B singer lady Macy Gray has come up with an unusual way to raise money for charity - performing naked. The rhythm and blues star said she would appear in nothing but a pair of Jimmy Choo heels at her London gig Tuesday. Gray's appearance at the intimate Elephant ...
| Virgin Megastores kicks off national Hip-hop campaign
NEW YORK (Virgin Megasteroes press release) - Kool Moe Dee (left) kicked off Virgin Megastore's National Hip Hop month long campaign, when he sat ringside with fellow artist, Cassidy, at the first annual Hip Hop Panel discussion held at the Virgin Megastore in Times Square. WHAT: Flash back. Graffiti-filled ...
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Drug charges against Ja Rule dropped
NEW YORK (Ja Rule Fans Website) - Ja Rule was arrested early Thursday morning in New York and charged with fifth-degree marijuana possession and driving with a suspended license. The rapper was pulled over at 2:19am after he was spotted changing lanes without signaling. Officers then found a small amount ...
| Rapper Ja Rule arrested
NEW YORK (Ja Rule Fans Website) - Rapper Ja Rule was charged with misdemeanour possession of marijuana and driving with a suspended licence in New York, but the drug charge was apparently dropped the same day. According to reports, the rapper Jeffery "Ja Rule" Atkins was driving his 2001 Mercedes Benz ...
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Snoop Dogg preps new album for fall release
SANTA MONICA, CA. (Geffen Records) - Grammy nominated recording artist and multi-media star Snoop Dogg is recording an album tentatively titled R&G: (RHYTHM & GANGSTA) THE MASTERPIECE to be released this fall. The album is set to be released November 16th as a co-production between Doggy Style and Star ...
| Breed returns to clinch 'Rap Game'
LOS ANGELES (Sony Music) - Breed, the inexhaustible underground rap artist formerly known as M.C. Breed and for his hard-hitting confrontational style, will release the video to support his debut single, "Rap Game" on July 13th. The video, which was shot in Los Angeles and lensed by Gobi (Tupac, Snoop, ...
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Rap Fest 2004 in the Bronx, NY
NEW YORK (www.rapfest2000.com) - On August 14, 2004, from 1:00 PM – 9:00 PM, Salem Temple Assemblies of God Church, located at 1408 Bryant Avenue in the Bronx, hosts their tent annual Rap Fest. This event features 26 Rap Ministries (groups) from various cities, states and countries. This year's ...
| Koch Records to release the long-awaited new album from AZ 'Final Call'
NEW YORK (KOCH Records) - KOCH Records announces the release of "Final Call," the new full-length album by the critically-acclaimed former member of The Firm, AZ. "Final Call" is the follow-up to his 2002 release, "Aziatic" (on Motown). A thoughtful, literate gangsta rapper in the truest of New York ...
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The Zomba Label Group captures 4 BET Awards including Video of the Year for OutKast
NEW YORK (Zomba Label Group/Jive Records) - The Zomba Label Group captured 4 BET Awards on Tuesday, June 29 at their 3rd annual awards show. The awards were given out in the big categories including Best Male R&B (Usher), Best Group (OutKast), Viewer's Choice (Usher) and Video of the Year (OutKast). ...
| Gospel Hip hop's home during Urban Gospel Music Week
LOS ANGELES (Urban Gospel Alliance Website) - The Urban Gospel Alliance (UGA) has partnered with TRUTH entertainment, an L.A.-based production and promotions company, to bring The Underground ~ Gospel Hip Hop Sanctuary as part of UGA's Urban Gospel Music Week. This event will be held on Saturday, July ...
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