Slip-N-Slide Records, the #1 independent label in South Florida founded by Ted “Touche” Lucas, is letting out the secret behind the success of heavy hitters like Slip-N-Slide’s own Trina, Rick Ross, and Plies, along with Pleasure P, Pitbull, Jim Jones, and Eightball & MJG, to name a few. Introducing, The SNS in-house producers CP Hollywood, DJ Ave Mcree, VAKSEEN and Hollywood J;
Florida native CP Hollywood grew up in a single family household for most of his life and was raised by his father. After graduating from college, CP Hollywood began giving out beats which soon led to him selling the beats to other producers and rappers. After producing Unda Surveillance’s “On Deck”, one of the biggest radio and club anthems in Florida, CP Hollywood was signed to Slip-N-Slide Records as an in‐house producer. CP Hollywood has worked with some of music’s finest entertainers including Young Bloodz, Pitbull, Hurricane Chris, Pleasure P, Rick Ross, Unda Surveillance and Ballgreezy amongst many others. CP Hollywood is definitely a gifted producer.
Born in Germany to a military family that loved music, DJ Ave Mcree soon picked up on his musical capabilities at an early age. His family was relocated to Georgia when he was 6 years old. While in high school, DJ Ave Mcree began focusing on DJ’ing and paying close attention to DJ Grand Master Flash & DJ Magic Mike. Word spread about this “hot DJ” and he was invited to do major events along the East Coast. He has worked with musical greats such as George Clinton, DJ Unk and Eight Ball & MJG, along with other heavyweights. See the creative mind of DJ Ave Mcree unfold to its highest potential as one of the in-house producers with Slip-N-Slide Records this year.
Music and the theory of art has been the primary influence on VAKSEEN’s life from an early age. The Georgia native fell in love with Hip Hop at an early age. In high school, VAKSEEN began to focus more on his craft and spent nearly 10 years as a rapper/writer in Hip Hop group “The Shaw Shanks”. VAKSEEN’s love for music developed into a full time hobby and ultimately he forged ahead and pursued a fulltime career in the music industry. VAKSEEN produced the leading street single for Yung Joc’s new release, entitled “Posted at the Store", which features Gucci Mane and Yung Ralph. VAKSEEN also
produced “Pulling
Me Back” from Jim Jones’ newest release “Pray
IV
Reign”. VAKSEEN has also worked alongside G-Unit, Black Wall Street, and others just to name a few. VAKSEEN was signed as an in‐house producer for Slip-N-Slide Records in late 2008. VAKSEEN consists of Otha “VAKSEEN” Davis III, The TrackSlayerz (Inf & Price) and C-Tease. Expect to hear a lot more from this talented group in 2009.
A young businessman, rapper, producer, and trend-setter, Chicago native Hollywood J is on the rise in the Music Industry. When relocating to Georgia, Hollywood J teamed up with a rap trio called “The Teamstaz” and they began taking their careers to the next level. Soon, Hollywood J began re-making radio hits and adding his "touch" on the records. He made a big internet buzz with his remix to Gorilla Zoe's hit record "Hood Figga" as well as remixes from Omarion, T.I. and Yung Joc, to name a few. Hollywood J has been hard at work with his music and has recently signed to Slip-N-Slide Records as an in-house producer. He is currently working on several tracks with a wide variety of artists stretching his name and resume from the dirty south all the way to the west coast. Hollywood J is set to be a monster in this game!
Updates on our signed artists:
Slip-N-Slide Records is gearing up for the awaited debut album releases from hot new acts Shonie and Qwote as well as new releases from celebrated hip hop superstars Trina and Rick Ross. The label has also signed on additional acts: Actress/songstress/community leader Drew Sidora, Dancehall Sensation Atiba, Yard Soul Genre artist Camar, and rapper turned singer Swazy Baby.
About Slip-N-Slide Records:
Having sold over 15 million albums since its initiation in 1993, Slip-N-Slide Records has been the only independent record label responsible for creating the legendary Hip-Hop Sounds of South Florida and the Southern Hip-Hop Movement. All Slip-N-Slide artists have sold platinum and gold records worldwide. Slip-N-Slide Records is one of the only independent labels to have distribution deals with several major record labels including Atlantic (Warner), Island Def Jam (Universal) and Jive (Sony/BMG).
To find out more information about Slip-N-Slide Records please log on to
www.slipnsliderecords.net
www.slipnslideworld.com
Monday, June 08, 2009
Saturday, June 06, 2009
Lil RU Signs to Def Jam | Debut Album '21 and Up' In Stores & Online July 7th
Proof positive that the best way to break into the major ranks of Hip-Hop playaz is to win your game out on the mean streets first – comes with the signing of South Carolina native Lil RU as the newest addition to the roster of Def Jam Recordings, a division of Island Def Jam Music Group (IDJ).
“Nasty Song,” the Def Jam debut of Lil RU – which impacted at Urban radio in April – is making its way out of the Deep South and up the nationwide Mediabase Urban chart, hitting #36-bullet this week with a 2.5 million audience, and 4 million audience overall. At Lil RU’s MySpace site, http://www.myspace.com/lilruhoodhard - which began its fourth year on the web last month – “Nasty Song” has amassed a phenomenal 3.2 million plays.
“Nasty Song” is the first single from Lil RU’s long-awaited debut album, 21 & UP, set for July 7th release in the physical and digital marketplace. For Lil RU, who has been at it for nearly a decade – and has experienced short-term deals along the way with Elektra and Capitol Records – the album is the culmination of a hard life on his own: growing up on the streets with a mother currently incarcerated for manslaughter, and a father who has never been around.
“I feel like the album represents everything it takes to be a man,” he says. “Whether you’re in the club, the streets, or just struggling all around. People are going to relate.” In “Life,” Lil RU details the trials and tribulations of his younger life and how his mom’s absence affected his childhood. “Like Dat” lightens the mood as Ru goes out of his way to please the ladies. The party continues with “Yeah That’s Money,” celebrating the finer things in life.
“Never having that stable background or that family, I was alone a lot,” says Lil Ru. “I was able to make a situation happen with my music and I was able to feed myself and family off of that,” he concludes. “Music always had me first, I always stayed focused on that.”
“Nasty Song,” the Def Jam debut of Lil RU – which impacted at Urban radio in April – is making its way out of the Deep South and up the nationwide Mediabase Urban chart, hitting #36-bullet this week with a 2.5 million audience, and 4 million audience overall. At Lil RU’s MySpace site, http://www.myspace.com/lilruhoodhard - which began its fourth year on the web last month – “Nasty Song” has amassed a phenomenal 3.2 million plays.
“Nasty Song” is the first single from Lil RU’s long-awaited debut album, 21 & UP, set for July 7th release in the physical and digital marketplace. For Lil RU, who has been at it for nearly a decade – and has experienced short-term deals along the way with Elektra and Capitol Records – the album is the culmination of a hard life on his own: growing up on the streets with a mother currently incarcerated for manslaughter, and a father who has never been around.
“I feel like the album represents everything it takes to be a man,” he says. “Whether you’re in the club, the streets, or just struggling all around. People are going to relate.” In “Life,” Lil RU details the trials and tribulations of his younger life and how his mom’s absence affected his childhood. “Like Dat” lightens the mood as Ru goes out of his way to please the ladies. The party continues with “Yeah That’s Money,” celebrating the finer things in life.
“Never having that stable background or that family, I was alone a lot,” says Lil Ru. “I was able to make a situation happen with my music and I was able to feed myself and family off of that,” he concludes. “Music always had me first, I always stayed focused on that.”
Former Interscope And Warner Bros. Executive Kevin Black Joins Global Music Group
Kevin Black has been appointed Chief Operating Officer of, Global Music Group, it was announced today by Roland Turner, CEO, Global Music Group. In his new position, Mr. Black will assume overall responsibility for overseeing the creative vision and brand recognition of the label.
“Kevin is one-third owner of Global Music Group along with Mike Wilson and Myself, and is the Chief Operations Officer. He is number one in urban music and we are going to the top,” said Mr. Turner. His track record in music has resulted in breaking some of the biggest names in Urban and Hip-Hop over the past decade.
Former Warner Bros. Senior Executive, Mr. Black, exited his post as chairman of urban music at Warner Bros. in November 2008. Two years after joining the label, prior to leaving his post as Vice President of rap at Interscope Records. There he assisted in the multi-platinum success of Eminem, 50 Cent, Dr. Dre, Eve, Black Eyed Peas, and The Game. Winning the Urban Hit-Maker Award at the 9th Annual Multicultural Prism Awards Gala in 2004, for re-structuring the department and guiding the company to unprecedented success.
Black, began his career as National Director of Promotions at Death Row Records, before moving onto EMI, Virgin, A&M, Interscope and Warner Bros.
The new appointment follows a recent expansion at Global Music Group, a Delaware corporation headquartered in Alabama, with offices now in Los Angeles, New York, and divisions in Canada and Europe, headed by Cliff Wise, CEO, Global Music Group Canada and Scott Shephard, President/CEO, Global Music Group Europe.
The label which operates several lines of business as divisions became known in June 2008, when its New York arm, submitted the winning bid, an offer of $24 million dollars, to acquire the Assets of Death Row Records. However, in December 2008, the label announced that it was seeking a buyer for Death Row, with the assets being auctioned again, for $18 million to a Canadian firm. Ron Bush, representative of Global Music Group New York, said today, “We are taking care of other details right now. We aren't involved in Death Row Records now.”
Global Music Group releases include musical gems ranging from British rapper Mark Morrison, an all-women country band from Nashville Mustang Sally (street date: August 2009), to R&B songstress Lil’ Mo (street date: September 2009).
Global Music Group is distributed by Fontana/Universal.
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For more information visit www.globalmusicgroup.net
“Kevin is one-third owner of Global Music Group along with Mike Wilson and Myself, and is the Chief Operations Officer. He is number one in urban music and we are going to the top,” said Mr. Turner. His track record in music has resulted in breaking some of the biggest names in Urban and Hip-Hop over the past decade.
Former Warner Bros. Senior Executive, Mr. Black, exited his post as chairman of urban music at Warner Bros. in November 2008. Two years after joining the label, prior to leaving his post as Vice President of rap at Interscope Records. There he assisted in the multi-platinum success of Eminem, 50 Cent, Dr. Dre, Eve, Black Eyed Peas, and The Game. Winning the Urban Hit-Maker Award at the 9th Annual Multicultural Prism Awards Gala in 2004, for re-structuring the department and guiding the company to unprecedented success.
Black, began his career as National Director of Promotions at Death Row Records, before moving onto EMI, Virgin, A&M, Interscope and Warner Bros.
The new appointment follows a recent expansion at Global Music Group, a Delaware corporation headquartered in Alabama, with offices now in Los Angeles, New York, and divisions in Canada and Europe, headed by Cliff Wise, CEO, Global Music Group Canada and Scott Shephard, President/CEO, Global Music Group Europe.
The label which operates several lines of business as divisions became known in June 2008, when its New York arm, submitted the winning bid, an offer of $24 million dollars, to acquire the Assets of Death Row Records. However, in December 2008, the label announced that it was seeking a buyer for Death Row, with the assets being auctioned again, for $18 million to a Canadian firm. Ron Bush, representative of Global Music Group New York, said today, “We are taking care of other details right now. We aren't involved in Death Row Records now.”
Global Music Group releases include musical gems ranging from British rapper Mark Morrison, an all-women country band from Nashville Mustang Sally (street date: August 2009), to R&B songstress Lil’ Mo (street date: September 2009).
Global Music Group is distributed by Fontana/Universal.
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For more information visit www.globalmusicgroup.net
Are Black People Stupid?
Are Black people stupid? And if so, did I get that memo? The reason I ask is because I've noticed in politics, whenever a Black runs for office, it is naturally assumed that Black people will ALWAYS vote for Black candidates, simply because they are Black. Now, it doesn't matter if the person isn't qualified for the job just as long as he/she is Black and that and ONLY that reason is necessary to gain the votes of other Blacks.
Since I live in the New York City area, I am being told, indirectly, that I HAVE to vote for Comptroller William Thompson for mayor because, as a Black man, I have to support him. And although Governor Patterson is not doing such a great job, I MUST vote for him for re-election because, hey, he's Black! And you do know that Barack Obama is a Black man, so we MUST continue the trend of electing Blacks to office!
Now, don't get me wrong, I am a GREAT supporter of Black people, but, I am a BETTER supporter of people who will do a great job for me when they get in office. If I had a choice to vote based on race versus based on getting the job done, I am voting based on the latter, but hopefully, the candidate would be both.
So, all I am saying is, we, as Black people, are being viewed as not being smart enough to make the right choice for ourselves. It seems that even Black politicians want us to vote simply based on the pigment of the skin or the cultural aspects of the candidate. I say, as I do, base any vote on who you feel would do the best job out of the candidates and with all things being equal, then racial pride would win, otherwise, we can't let people do our thinking for us! We need to research and listen and read up on ALL candidates for any office that is being pursued as all decisions based on the winning candidates WILL affect our lives, which makes it that much more important to be educated not forced to pick our own candidate.
So, all I am asking is for Black candidates to not anticipate just getting our votes based on the fact that you are Black as well and put forth the effort to prove to us that you are qualified for the job. And Black people, stop going with the theory of voting based on skin color because, believe it or not, there ARE stupid black politicians out there....
Since I live in the New York City area, I am being told, indirectly, that I HAVE to vote for Comptroller William Thompson for mayor because, as a Black man, I have to support him. And although Governor Patterson is not doing such a great job, I MUST vote for him for re-election because, hey, he's Black! And you do know that Barack Obama is a Black man, so we MUST continue the trend of electing Blacks to office!
Now, don't get me wrong, I am a GREAT supporter of Black people, but, I am a BETTER supporter of people who will do a great job for me when they get in office. If I had a choice to vote based on race versus based on getting the job done, I am voting based on the latter, but hopefully, the candidate would be both.
So, all I am saying is, we, as Black people, are being viewed as not being smart enough to make the right choice for ourselves. It seems that even Black politicians want us to vote simply based on the pigment of the skin or the cultural aspects of the candidate. I say, as I do, base any vote on who you feel would do the best job out of the candidates and with all things being equal, then racial pride would win, otherwise, we can't let people do our thinking for us! We need to research and listen and read up on ALL candidates for any office that is being pursued as all decisions based on the winning candidates WILL affect our lives, which makes it that much more important to be educated not forced to pick our own candidate.
So, all I am asking is for Black candidates to not anticipate just getting our votes based on the fact that you are Black as well and put forth the effort to prove to us that you are qualified for the job. And Black people, stop going with the theory of voting based on skin color because, believe it or not, there ARE stupid black politicians out there....
Friday, June 05, 2009
DJ JS-1 To Release New Album No Sell Out On June 23 Via Fat Beats Records
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Newark Bears Host 2009 All-Star Game & Celebrity Softball Game with Queen Latifah on June 23rd!
Get ready to bring your favorite stars to Newark and make 2009 the most unforgettable Atlantic League All-Star Game yet! Hosted by the Newark Bears, the 2009 Atlantic League All-Star Game will take place in Newark, New Jersey on Tuesday, June 23rd at Bears & Eagles Riverfront Stadium with a game time of 7:35 PM, and a host of exciting pre-game festivities including a celebrity softball charity game led by Newark native Queen Latifah. Bringing together the best in Atlantic League play, fans can start voting on the Atlantic League website at 12:00 Noon, Wednesday June 3rd to send their favorite stars from the Freedom Division and Liberty Division to face off against each other at the All-Star Game.
Fan voting for All-Star Team selections will take place in regular fashion on the Atlantic League website, at www.atlanticleague.com/vote, with links from all individual Atlantic League websites as well, and voting will run from 12:00 Noon Wednesday, June 3rd to 12:00 Noon Tuesday, June 16th.
A combination of fan, media and team voting will determine the starters and remaining roster players, with the Atlantic League announcement of All-Star selections expected on Wednesday, June 17th. The pitching for both squads will be determined by the respective managers selected to lead the Freedom Division and Liberty Division All-Star Teams. Management and staff for the two All-Star Teams will be announced by the Newark Bears later this week.
Now in its 12th year, the 2009 Atlantic League All-Star Game will bring together the Atlantic League's best players in a fierce matchup as the Freedom Division looks to defend its All-Star title against the Liberty Division at this year's game. The Newark Bears host the Atlantic League All-Star Game for the second time in Newark, having last hosted the All-Star Game in 2001.
The Newark Bears have several entertaining pre-game activities in store for fans to honor baseball's rich history and the local community, including a pre-game celebrity softball showdown led by Queen Latifah to benefit charity and empower the local Newark community. Fans are encouraged to come to Bears & Eagles Riverfront Stadium early to enjoy the festivities, which will include a special traveling exhibition from the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum titled "Times, Teams & Talent", the pre-game celebrity softball showdown beginning at 5:15 PM, and much more.
Tickets for the 2009 Atlantic League All-Star Game start at $12 and can be purchased through Ticketmaster (www.ticketmaster.com), the Newark Bears Box Office located at 450 Broad Street in Newark, NJ or by calling 1-888-85-BEARS. For more information, also visit www.newarkbears.com.
About the Atlantic League
The Atlantic League of Professional Baseball Clubs, Inc. began play in 1998 to bring a high level of professional baseball and affordable family entertainment to selected communities not presently being served by Major League and Minor League teams. Comprised of 8 teams split into the Freedom Division and Liberty Division, the teams in Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Maryland include the Bridgeport Bluefish, Long Island Ducks, Newark Bears, Somerset Patriots, Camden Riversharks, Lancaster Barnstormers, York Revolution and Southern Maryland Blue Crabs. Led by CEO Frank Boulton, the Atlantic League's managers, coaches and player development staff all have Major League experience, which includes Bud Harrelson, Atlantic League Executive Director Joe Klein, Ellie Rodriguez, Sparky Lyle, Gary Carter, Tim Raines and Tommy John. For more information, also visit www.atlanticleague.com.
Fan voting for All-Star Team selections will take place in regular fashion on the Atlantic League website, at www.atlanticleague.com/vote, with links from all individual Atlantic League websites as well, and voting will run from 12:00 Noon Wednesday, June 3rd to 12:00 Noon Tuesday, June 16th.
A combination of fan, media and team voting will determine the starters and remaining roster players, with the Atlantic League announcement of All-Star selections expected on Wednesday, June 17th. The pitching for both squads will be determined by the respective managers selected to lead the Freedom Division and Liberty Division All-Star Teams. Management and staff for the two All-Star Teams will be announced by the Newark Bears later this week.
Now in its 12th year, the 2009 Atlantic League All-Star Game will bring together the Atlantic League's best players in a fierce matchup as the Freedom Division looks to defend its All-Star title against the Liberty Division at this year's game. The Newark Bears host the Atlantic League All-Star Game for the second time in Newark, having last hosted the All-Star Game in 2001.
The Newark Bears have several entertaining pre-game activities in store for fans to honor baseball's rich history and the local community, including a pre-game celebrity softball showdown led by Queen Latifah to benefit charity and empower the local Newark community. Fans are encouraged to come to Bears & Eagles Riverfront Stadium early to enjoy the festivities, which will include a special traveling exhibition from the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum titled "Times, Teams & Talent", the pre-game celebrity softball showdown beginning at 5:15 PM, and much more.
Tickets for the 2009 Atlantic League All-Star Game start at $12 and can be purchased through Ticketmaster (www.ticketmaster.com), the Newark Bears Box Office located at 450 Broad Street in Newark, NJ or by calling 1-888-85-BEARS. For more information, also visit www.newarkbears.com.
About the Atlantic League
The Atlantic League of Professional Baseball Clubs, Inc. began play in 1998 to bring a high level of professional baseball and affordable family entertainment to selected communities not presently being served by Major League and Minor League teams. Comprised of 8 teams split into the Freedom Division and Liberty Division, the teams in Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Maryland include the Bridgeport Bluefish, Long Island Ducks, Newark Bears, Somerset Patriots, Camden Riversharks, Lancaster Barnstormers, York Revolution and Southern Maryland Blue Crabs. Led by CEO Frank Boulton, the Atlantic League's managers, coaches and player development staff all have Major League experience, which includes Bud Harrelson, Atlantic League Executive Director Joe Klein, Ellie Rodriguez, Sparky Lyle, Gary Carter, Tim Raines and Tommy John. For more information, also visit www.atlanticleague.com.
Thursday, June 04, 2009
The Industry Cosign Gets NakedWithSocksOn
The Industry Cosign speaks to writer/blogger Anslem Samuel about his career and his latest project (Happy Anniversary!), NakedWithSocksOn.com.
Yukmouth to release "The West Coast Don" July 14th!!
LEGENDARY ARTIST “YUKMOUTH” PREPS NEW ALBUM
“THE WEST COAST DON” AVAILABLE JULY 14TH!!
Main Entry: Don
Date: 1523
1: [Italian, title of respect, literally, lord, from Latin dominus] : a powerful leader.
When it comes to the West Coast, few artists hold a legendary status and can refer themselves to as a don. Cube. Dre. Snoop. E-40. $hort. But now, one other west coast OG is looking to add his name to that list as Yukmouth prepares to release his 5th studio album “The West Coast Don”.
Pulling out all stops, Yuk enlists some of the industry’s current heavy weights. Recruiting Auto-Tune crooner T-Pain for “44” and Ray J for the lead single “I’m A Gangsta”, Yuk is looking to make it official. Rounding out the album are appearances from Crooked I, C-Bo, Glasses Malone, Lil Flip, Dru Down, Keak Da Sneak, Turf Talk and more.
Having provided the instantly recognizable anthem “I Got 5 On It” as a part of the 90’s group The Luniz, Yuk is also a member of the groups Thug Lordz, (C-Bo), and the Regime (Tech N9ne and Tha Realest).
Yukmouth, born in East Oakland, California originally went on to sign a solo record deal at Rap-A-Lot Records, releasing three albums, each selling at least 200,000 copies with little airplay.
Since leaving Rap-A-Lot, Yuk founded his own label, Smoke-A-Lot Records, and has released both the DVDs, and the soundtracks for his series titled “United Ghettos of America.”
“The West Coast Don” is in stores July 14th.
"I'm A Gangsta" Feat. Ray J - http://www.rbc-records.com/Media/Im_A_Gangsta.mp3
“THE WEST COAST DON” AVAILABLE JULY 14TH!!
Main Entry: Don
Date: 1523
1: [Italian, title of respect, literally, lord, from Latin dominus] : a powerful leader.
When it comes to the West Coast, few artists hold a legendary status and can refer themselves to as a don. Cube. Dre. Snoop. E-40. $hort. But now, one other west coast OG is looking to add his name to that list as Yukmouth prepares to release his 5th studio album “The West Coast Don”.
Pulling out all stops, Yuk enlists some of the industry’s current heavy weights. Recruiting Auto-Tune crooner T-Pain for “44” and Ray J for the lead single “I’m A Gangsta”, Yuk is looking to make it official. Rounding out the album are appearances from Crooked I, C-Bo, Glasses Malone, Lil Flip, Dru Down, Keak Da Sneak, Turf Talk and more.
Having provided the instantly recognizable anthem “I Got 5 On It” as a part of the 90’s group The Luniz, Yuk is also a member of the groups Thug Lordz, (C-Bo), and the Regime (Tech N9ne and Tha Realest).
Yukmouth, born in East Oakland, California originally went on to sign a solo record deal at Rap-A-Lot Records, releasing three albums, each selling at least 200,000 copies with little airplay.
Since leaving Rap-A-Lot, Yuk founded his own label, Smoke-A-Lot Records, and has released both the DVDs, and the soundtracks for his series titled “United Ghettos of America.”
“The West Coast Don” is in stores July 14th.
"I'm A Gangsta" Feat. Ray J - http://www.rbc-records.com/Media/Im_A_Gangsta.mp3
Wednesday, June 03, 2009
SOULSTICE RETURNS WITH INTERNATIONAL CONCEPT ALBUM
After releasing North By Northwest (2005) and Dead Letter Perfect in 2007 (which have led to features on SoulStice in XXL Magazine, The Source, Urb, various other key urban publications and websites and a song placement in an upcoming Warner Brothers film), SoulStice returns with Beyond Borders, which he dubs as an “international concept album.”
As SoulStice explains “the project is a collaboration between myself and Belgian beatmaker, SBe, who provides all of the instrumental music for the album. As far as the vocals, the songs are collaborations between myself and many of my favorite artists from around the world. We've got artists from the US, UK, Germany, Ireland, Netherlands, Belgium, Africa, and Canada. The first time I ever traveled abroad was a trip I took Russia in 2000. The fact that the globalization of hip hop had reached all the way there really made an impression on me. Since then I've grown as an artist and have toured around the world, seeing firsthand how hip hop, as a US cultural export, has grown and become something new and different in these various places. Yet, the underlying theme is the same everywhere: hip hop continues to be the mouthpiece for people who exist outside of the mainstream to make their voices heard throughout society and around the world.
These songs and the ideas they contain were the result of studio sessions in Maryland, Belgium, Chicago, Paris, New York and many other places, late nights at SBe's house in Ghent, photo sessions, international phone calls and text messages, and long flights overseas to perform in Europe, Japan and Mexico.”
Beyond Borders will be released on June 23rd, 2009 and will feature appearances from G.L.C., Oddisee, Kev Brown, Supastition, Wordsmith and Zap Mama and is entirely produced by SBe.
Tracklisting and Credits for SoulStice’s “Beyond Borders”:
1.) Speed of Sound - SoulStice
2.) Chi Worldwide - SoulStice, G.L.C. (Chicago)
3.) Strange Kinda Love - SoulStice, Monique Harcum (Philly / Belgium)
4.) Unfold - SoulStice, Oddisee (Maryland), and Stef (Belgium)
5.) To The Limit - SoulStice and Brainpower (The Netherlands)
6.) Beyond Borders - SoulStice, Supastition (North Carolina) and Angelina (UK / Russia)
7.) Bird's Eye View - SoulStice and Kev Brown (Maryland)
8.) Chicago to Germany - Nico Suave (Germany)
9.) No Place Like It - SoulStice, Eternia (Canada) and Richie Filth (Ireland), and Stef (Belgium)
10.) 2 Days in Paris - SoulStice and Kohndo (France)
11.) I Found It - SoulStice, Haysoos (Maryland) and Krewcial (Belgium)
12.) Better Way - SoulStice and Wordsmith (Maryland)
13.) World Star - SoulStice, Zap Mama (Belgium / The Congo)
14.) Closer - SoulStice and Isabel Novela (Mozambique)
As SoulStice explains “the project is a collaboration between myself and Belgian beatmaker, SBe, who provides all of the instrumental music for the album. As far as the vocals, the songs are collaborations between myself and many of my favorite artists from around the world. We've got artists from the US, UK, Germany, Ireland, Netherlands, Belgium, Africa, and Canada. The first time I ever traveled abroad was a trip I took Russia in 2000. The fact that the globalization of hip hop had reached all the way there really made an impression on me. Since then I've grown as an artist and have toured around the world, seeing firsthand how hip hop, as a US cultural export, has grown and become something new and different in these various places. Yet, the underlying theme is the same everywhere: hip hop continues to be the mouthpiece for people who exist outside of the mainstream to make their voices heard throughout society and around the world.
These songs and the ideas they contain were the result of studio sessions in Maryland, Belgium, Chicago, Paris, New York and many other places, late nights at SBe's house in Ghent, photo sessions, international phone calls and text messages, and long flights overseas to perform in Europe, Japan and Mexico.”
Beyond Borders will be released on June 23rd, 2009 and will feature appearances from G.L.C., Oddisee, Kev Brown, Supastition, Wordsmith and Zap Mama and is entirely produced by SBe.
Tracklisting and Credits for SoulStice’s “Beyond Borders”:
1.) Speed of Sound - SoulStice
2.) Chi Worldwide - SoulStice, G.L.C. (Chicago)
3.) Strange Kinda Love - SoulStice, Monique Harcum (Philly / Belgium)
4.) Unfold - SoulStice, Oddisee (Maryland), and Stef (Belgium)
5.) To The Limit - SoulStice and Brainpower (The Netherlands)
6.) Beyond Borders - SoulStice, Supastition (North Carolina) and Angelina (UK / Russia)
7.) Bird's Eye View - SoulStice and Kev Brown (Maryland)
8.) Chicago to Germany - Nico Suave (Germany)
9.) No Place Like It - SoulStice, Eternia (Canada) and Richie Filth (Ireland), and Stef (Belgium)
10.) 2 Days in Paris - SoulStice and Kohndo (France)
11.) I Found It - SoulStice, Haysoos (Maryland) and Krewcial (Belgium)
12.) Better Way - SoulStice and Wordsmith (Maryland)
13.) World Star - SoulStice, Zap Mama (Belgium / The Congo)
14.) Closer - SoulStice and Isabel Novela (Mozambique)
NEW YORK HIP HOP LEGENDS M.O.P. SET TO RELEASE NEW STUDIO ALBUM, FOUNDATION, ON E1 MUSIC ON JUNE 30th, 2009
E1 Music/Blaze is set to release Foundation, the long-awaited new studio album from New York hip hop legends M.O.P (Billy Danze and Lil’ Fame). Foundation features Busta Rhymes, Beanie Siegel, Redman and Styles P, among others. The group is currently narrowing down selections from over 4 dozen newly recorded songs.
The first single, “Blow The Horns” (featuring Busta Rhymes) will be serviced to radio shortly. A video for the single will be shot in New York City in the coming weeks.
About Foundation, M.O.P.’s Billy Danze says, “Thanks to Alan for believing in us and allowing us to do our thing. This is a big thing for us and a big thing for hip hop. Right now, hip hop needs M.O.P. It needs the foundation.”
E1 Music General Manager Alan Grunblatt adds, “M.O.P. is one of the greatest hip hop groups of all time. I was fortunate to sign them when I was running Relativity and am thrilled to be working with Billy, Fame and Laze again.”
M.O.P. formed in Brooklyn in 1992 and quickly released the single “How About Some Hardcore,” which was featured in the film House Party 2. Their debut album, To The Death, followed in 1994. In 2000, M.O.P. released the album Warriorz, which included the hit “Ante Up.” The group continued to release several more albums and a slew of mixtapes, and has built one of the most loyal audiences in hip hop today.
Look for M.O.P.’s new networking site in the next few weeks at www.mopuniverse.com.
The first single, “Blow The Horns” (featuring Busta Rhymes) will be serviced to radio shortly. A video for the single will be shot in New York City in the coming weeks.
About Foundation, M.O.P.’s Billy Danze says, “Thanks to Alan for believing in us and allowing us to do our thing. This is a big thing for us and a big thing for hip hop. Right now, hip hop needs M.O.P. It needs the foundation.”
E1 Music General Manager Alan Grunblatt adds, “M.O.P. is one of the greatest hip hop groups of all time. I was fortunate to sign them when I was running Relativity and am thrilled to be working with Billy, Fame and Laze again.”
M.O.P. formed in Brooklyn in 1992 and quickly released the single “How About Some Hardcore,” which was featured in the film House Party 2. Their debut album, To The Death, followed in 1994. In 2000, M.O.P. released the album Warriorz, which included the hit “Ante Up.” The group continued to release several more albums and a slew of mixtapes, and has built one of the most loyal audiences in hip hop today.
Look for M.O.P.’s new networking site in the next few weeks at www.mopuniverse.com.
Tuesday, June 02, 2009
FABOLOUS CHRONICLES HIS LIFE ON "LOSO'S WAY"; NEW ALBUM SET FOR 6/30 RELEASE
After nearly one full decade at the absolute pinnacle of the rap game, Desert Storm/Def Jam artist Fabolous will deliver the most personal, confessional album of his career when LOSO’S WAY arrives in the physical and digital marketplace on June 30th. The new album provides an intimate glimpse into the rise of the Brooklyn-born rapper, one of today’s most important and controversial players, exploring the perils that come with managing the transition from a street life to one of legitimacy.
Underscoring the autobiographical portrait of LOSO’S WAY is Fab’s first long-form video project, a 30-minute film to be released in conjunction with the album. Several trailers from the film have been released, creating a huge buzz for the project online. Known for keeping his personal life separate from his rap career, Fab was inspired by Carlito’s Way (Al Pacino), as he told SOHH.com recently: “I think we had some similarities. Carlito was a street dude trying to make the transition from the streets to something better. That’s where I felt I was at....transitioning from the streets to a hip-hop artist.”
In advance of LOSO’S WAY, two singles are building simultaneously at radio: “Throw It In The Bag” featuring fellow Def Jam artist The-Dream (produced by Tricky Stewart) was #1 Most-Added at Rhythm formats; and “It’s My Time” featuring brand new Def Jam artist Jeremih (produced by the Runners) is currently exploding at the Urban format. Videos for both singles premiered across multiple MTV channels last week. Fabolous will be performing with Ne-Yo at the BET Awards in Los Angeles on June 28th.
The initial track sequence for LOSO’S WAY (followed by producer credits) comprises:
1. The Way “Intro” Produced by Streetrunner
2. Feel Like I’m Back – Produced by Justice League
3. My Time feat Jeremih Produced by The Runners
4. Imma Do It featuring Kobe Produced by Khalil
5. Everything, Everyday, Everywhere feat Keri Hilson – Produced by Ryan Leslie
6. Throw It In The Bag feat The Dream – Produced by Tricky
7. When The Money Goes - Remix feat Jay-Z Produced by Jermaine Dupri
8. Salute feat Lil Wayne – Produced by Miguel
9. There He Go Featuring Paul Cain, Red Café and Freck Billionaire– Produced by THE BLACKOUT MOVEMENT
10. The Fabolous Life feat Ryan Leslie – Produced by Ryan Leslie
11. Makin Love feat Ne-Yo – Produced by Jermaine Dupri
12. Last Time feat Trey Songz – Produced by Jermaine Dupri
13. Stay feat Marsha Ambrosius Produced by Syience
14. Pachanga Produced by Sid V
15. Lullaby Produced by Alchemist
16. Never Let It Go Featuring Keys Produced by Khalil
17. I Miss My Love Produced by Sean C. and L.V.
LOSO’S WAY is the long-awaited follow-up to From Nothing To Something, Fab’s RIAA gold Def Jam debut album (released June 2007), his first album in nearly three years at the time of its release. From Nothin To Somethin gave Fabolous the first #1 debuts of his career on Billboard’s Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums and Top Rap Albums charts, on the strength of two advance singles: “Diamonds” featuring Def Jam artist Young Jeezy (produced by Steve Morales); and the RIAA platinum #1 rap/R&B/pop crossover smash “Make Me Better” featuring Def Jam artist Ne-Yo (produced by Timbaland), which made history when it took over the #1 Urban spot from fellow Def Jam artist Rihanna’s “Umbrella” back in 2007.
Background: Starting in 2001, Bed-Stuy’s Fabolous (John Jackson) was featured on several singles and album tracks, most notably Lil’ Mo’s Top 10 crossover hit “Superwoman.” Fab’s singles chart debut happened that summer with his career-defining “Can’t Deny It,” featur-ing Nate Dogg, on Desert Storm (via Elektra’s East-West division). It was followed by the second solid pop/R&B/rap crossover “Young’n (Holla Back),” both from the nearly self-titled debut album Ghetto Fabolous (one of the fateful albums to be released Sept. 11, 2001), which reached #2 R&B and #4 pop, and was certified RIAA platinum.
In early-2002, the Barbershop movie soundtrack album spun off a new Top 20 hit by Fabolous, “Trade It All” (featuring P. Diddy and Jagged Edge). The track was later added as a bonus track on Street Dreams, Fab’s second Desert Storm album, released March 2003. The platinum album also contained the massive Top 5 hits “Can’t Let You Go” (featuring Lil’ Mo and Desert Storm’s Mike Shorey) and “Into You” (featuring Tamia). The subsequent mixtape released in November, More Street Dreams Pt. 2, climbed to Top 10 R&B and Top 30 pop.
Fab’s final entry for the label was his third album, Real Talk (November 2004). The RIAA gold album rose to #2 on the R&B and rap charts, and #6 on the pop side in the wake of its breakout first single, “Breathe,” which crossed from #2 rap and #4 R&B to Top 10 pop. After more than two and a half years, Fab returned with From Nothin To Somethin, igniting the next phase of his career at Def Jam Recordings.
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Underscoring the autobiographical portrait of LOSO’S WAY is Fab’s first long-form video project, a 30-minute film to be released in conjunction with the album. Several trailers from the film have been released, creating a huge buzz for the project online. Known for keeping his personal life separate from his rap career, Fab was inspired by Carlito’s Way (Al Pacino), as he told SOHH.com recently: “I think we had some similarities. Carlito was a street dude trying to make the transition from the streets to something better. That’s where I felt I was at....transitioning from the streets to a hip-hop artist.”
In advance of LOSO’S WAY, two singles are building simultaneously at radio: “Throw It In The Bag” featuring fellow Def Jam artist The-Dream (produced by Tricky Stewart) was #1 Most-Added at Rhythm formats; and “It’s My Time” featuring brand new Def Jam artist Jeremih (produced by the Runners) is currently exploding at the Urban format. Videos for both singles premiered across multiple MTV channels last week. Fabolous will be performing with Ne-Yo at the BET Awards in Los Angeles on June 28th.
The initial track sequence for LOSO’S WAY (followed by producer credits) comprises:
1. The Way “Intro” Produced by Streetrunner
2. Feel Like I’m Back – Produced by Justice League
3. My Time feat Jeremih Produced by The Runners
4. Imma Do It featuring Kobe Produced by Khalil
5. Everything, Everyday, Everywhere feat Keri Hilson – Produced by Ryan Leslie
6. Throw It In The Bag feat The Dream – Produced by Tricky
7. When The Money Goes - Remix feat Jay-Z Produced by Jermaine Dupri
8. Salute feat Lil Wayne – Produced by Miguel
9. There He Go Featuring Paul Cain, Red Café and Freck Billionaire– Produced by THE BLACKOUT MOVEMENT
10. The Fabolous Life feat Ryan Leslie – Produced by Ryan Leslie
11. Makin Love feat Ne-Yo – Produced by Jermaine Dupri
12. Last Time feat Trey Songz – Produced by Jermaine Dupri
13. Stay feat Marsha Ambrosius Produced by Syience
14. Pachanga Produced by Sid V
15. Lullaby Produced by Alchemist
16. Never Let It Go Featuring Keys Produced by Khalil
17. I Miss My Love Produced by Sean C. and L.V.
LOSO’S WAY is the long-awaited follow-up to From Nothing To Something, Fab’s RIAA gold Def Jam debut album (released June 2007), his first album in nearly three years at the time of its release. From Nothin To Somethin gave Fabolous the first #1 debuts of his career on Billboard’s Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums and Top Rap Albums charts, on the strength of two advance singles: “Diamonds” featuring Def Jam artist Young Jeezy (produced by Steve Morales); and the RIAA platinum #1 rap/R&B/pop crossover smash “Make Me Better” featuring Def Jam artist Ne-Yo (produced by Timbaland), which made history when it took over the #1 Urban spot from fellow Def Jam artist Rihanna’s “Umbrella” back in 2007.
Background: Starting in 2001, Bed-Stuy’s Fabolous (John Jackson) was featured on several singles and album tracks, most notably Lil’ Mo’s Top 10 crossover hit “Superwoman.” Fab’s singles chart debut happened that summer with his career-defining “Can’t Deny It,” featur-ing Nate Dogg, on Desert Storm (via Elektra’s East-West division). It was followed by the second solid pop/R&B/rap crossover “Young’n (Holla Back),” both from the nearly self-titled debut album Ghetto Fabolous (one of the fateful albums to be released Sept. 11, 2001), which reached #2 R&B and #4 pop, and was certified RIAA platinum.
In early-2002, the Barbershop movie soundtrack album spun off a new Top 20 hit by Fabolous, “Trade It All” (featuring P. Diddy and Jagged Edge). The track was later added as a bonus track on Street Dreams, Fab’s second Desert Storm album, released March 2003. The platinum album also contained the massive Top 5 hits “Can’t Let You Go” (featuring Lil’ Mo and Desert Storm’s Mike Shorey) and “Into You” (featuring Tamia). The subsequent mixtape released in November, More Street Dreams Pt. 2, climbed to Top 10 R&B and Top 30 pop.
Fab’s final entry for the label was his third album, Real Talk (November 2004). The RIAA gold album rose to #2 on the R&B and rap charts, and #6 on the pop side in the wake of its breakout first single, “Breathe,” which crossed from #2 rap and #4 R&B to Top 10 pop. After more than two and a half years, Fab returned with From Nothin To Somethin, igniting the next phase of his career at Def Jam Recordings.
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F.L.Y. – FAST LIFE YOUNGSTAZ – “SWAG SURFIN’” OUTTA THE SOUTH WITH 2009’s TOP DANCEFLOOR PHENOM!
For the three members of Fast Life Youngstaz aka F.L.Y., the phenomenon of “Swag Surfin’” that first hit in the summer of ’08 and exploded in 2009 – has been a straight shot to stardom. Newly-signed to Def Jam Recordings, a division of Island Def Jam Music Group (IDJ), F.L.Y. has completed its debut album, JAMBOREE, which will arrive June 23rd in the physical and digital marketplace.
In the two months since “Swag Surfin’” impacted at Urban and Rhythmic radio in, it has grown to 11.3 million audience and sold more than 48,000 digital copies. The track jumped to #18-bullet (from #24-bullet) last week on the Urban Mediabase side. “Swag Surfin’” is viral on the Internet – over 2.1 million audio plays on MySpace, while the video has posted over 144,000 views at YouTube, over 46,000 views posted at MySpace, and so on.
“If you go on YouTube and type in ‘Swag Surfin’,” says Mook, “you’ll see videos of people inside clubs going from side to side in a wavy motion, surfin’.” What started in the clubs has moved into the light: “We got bands, drill teams and college basketball teams playing it before they run out for their games. The Atlanta Hawks come out to ‘Swag Surfin’’ now too. It’s just a whole buzz we have that’s building up.”
F.L.Y. – 21 year-old rapper Mook, Myko McFly (20) and Vee (22) – natives of Stone Mountain, Georgia, saw their melodic sing-song track build from a fresh sound down South less than one year ago. It didn’t take long for IDJ Chairman Antonio ‘L.A.’ Reid to catch the “Swag Surfin’” wave and bring the guys up to New York. The phone call came in January, and F.L.Y. found themselves showcasing for Mr. Reid less than 24 hours later. “We made sure we gave L.A. Reid the best show he’d ever seen,” Mook understates.
Among the new and upcoming producers that F.L.Y. is working with on JAMBOREE is Kevin “KE on The Track” Erondu. In addition to “Swag Surfin’,” KE produced “Bands,” in which F.L.Y. plays off the kinetic energy of collegiate halftime shows. “The beat itself sounds like you’re in the band room at a HBCU football game,” says Mook, invoking the circuit of ‘historically black colleges and universities’ across the south. “I believe the rest of the country will catch on to the F.L.Y. movement because it’s like a wave,” Vee concludes. “And you don’t want to be left out or you’ll drown.”
In the two months since “Swag Surfin’” impacted at Urban and Rhythmic radio in, it has grown to 11.3 million audience and sold more than 48,000 digital copies. The track jumped to #18-bullet (from #24-bullet) last week on the Urban Mediabase side. “Swag Surfin’” is viral on the Internet – over 2.1 million audio plays on MySpace, while the video has posted over 144,000 views at YouTube, over 46,000 views posted at MySpace, and so on.
“If you go on YouTube and type in ‘Swag Surfin’,” says Mook, “you’ll see videos of people inside clubs going from side to side in a wavy motion, surfin’.” What started in the clubs has moved into the light: “We got bands, drill teams and college basketball teams playing it before they run out for their games. The Atlanta Hawks come out to ‘Swag Surfin’’ now too. It’s just a whole buzz we have that’s building up.”
F.L.Y. – 21 year-old rapper Mook, Myko McFly (20) and Vee (22) – natives of Stone Mountain, Georgia, saw their melodic sing-song track build from a fresh sound down South less than one year ago. It didn’t take long for IDJ Chairman Antonio ‘L.A.’ Reid to catch the “Swag Surfin’” wave and bring the guys up to New York. The phone call came in January, and F.L.Y. found themselves showcasing for Mr. Reid less than 24 hours later. “We made sure we gave L.A. Reid the best show he’d ever seen,” Mook understates.
Among the new and upcoming producers that F.L.Y. is working with on JAMBOREE is Kevin “KE on The Track” Erondu. In addition to “Swag Surfin’,” KE produced “Bands,” in which F.L.Y. plays off the kinetic energy of collegiate halftime shows. “The beat itself sounds like you’re in the band room at a HBCU football game,” says Mook, invoking the circuit of ‘historically black colleges and universities’ across the south. “I believe the rest of the country will catch on to the F.L.Y. movement because it’s like a wave,” Vee concludes. “And you don’t want to be left out or you’ll drown.”
Mick Boogie Teams up with 90's Icon MC Hammer for Latest Mixtape Project
Mick Boogie and Thepressplayshow.com are proud to announce details on their newest project, Hammertime, hosted by MC Hammer which is set to be released Tomorrow, June 3, at noon exclusively at thepressplayshow.com. The mixtape contains Hammer's classics as well as the samples from which they came, and some present day remixes.
On Hammertime, Mick Boogie takes you on a ride through the past, present, and future, using the original samples to intro some of Hammers biggest hits, as well as a few new remixes of Hammer's most memorable records. Songs like Rick James "Superfreak" and The Chi-lites "Have You Seen Her" will remind listeners where some of Hammer's biggest hits came from.
The project also features some of the brightest up and coming rappers like Mistah FAB, Chip Tha Ripper, and 6th Sense, as well as Hammer himself re-spitting a couple classic verses. Production on the remixes comes by way of Mick Boogie, Good Life Mike, nVme and more.
Interludes throughout the tape include Hammer himself talking about life, the music business, and the impact he had on the world. The clips are taken from a recent interview Mick Boogie and Terry Urban did on their Shade 45, Press Play radio show earlier this month with Hammer, which spawned the idea to create this unique project. See below for tracklisting:
1. Intro: TPPS & Hammer
2. Jackson 5: Dancin’ Machine
3. MC Hammer: Dancin’ Machine
4. Hammer Interlude Sugarhill Gang
5. Incredible Bongo Band: Apache
6. MC Hammer: Turn This Mutha Out
7. MC Hammer f/ Mistah FAB: Turn This Mutha Out 2009 (nVMe’s Mutha-Lover Mix)
8. Hammer Interlude George Clinton
9. George Clinton: Atomic Dog
10. MC Hammer: Pumps And A Bump
11. Hammer Interlude Rick James
12. Rick James: Superfreak
13. MC Hammer: Can’t Touch This
14. MC Hammer f/ 6th Sense: Can’t Touch This (nVMe’s Touch Deez Mix)
15. Hammer Interlude Capitol
16. Chi-Lites: Have You Seen Her
17. MC Hammer: Have You Seen Her
18. Hammer Interlude Camper
19. MC Hammer: 2 Legit 2 Quit
20. MC Hammer f/ Chip Tha Ripper: 2 Legit 2009 (Good Life Mike’s Chest Sweat Mix)
21. Hammer Interlude Advice
22. Prince: When Doves Cry
23. MC Hammer: Pray
24. The Press Play Show Outro
Bonus: Stooge Playaz - Karmasutra (Hammer's new group)
For more information, details on the project or press inquiries, please contact Dan Solomito - dsolo13@gmail.com.
**The Press Play Show airs every Saturday night from 8-10pm on Sirius Shade 45**
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