The Industry Cosign speaks to Kevin 'J' Nicholson from Cornerstone Promotion, which brings you the monthly Cornerstone Mixtape as well as Fader Magazine. Find out who he is, what he does and why his job is relevant in this industry!
Thursday, April 30, 2009
DUBOSE MUSIC GROUP SIGNS MC LYTE AS EXECUTIVE VICE-PRESIDENT
MC Lyte has joined DuBose Music Group, a division of DuBose Entertainment, as Executive Vice President of the burgeoning music entity. James DuBose, CEO of DuBose Entertainment announced that the recording artist, writer and Hip Hop legend has been tapped to shepherd DMG’s talent acquisitions and artist development."Lyte is a rap music icon and music scholar with a wealth of industry connections and an extensive knowledge of urban music," said DuBose. "With Lyte at the helm, DMG is perfectly positioned to usher in the next generation of artists and influence a new generation of music fans.”
As her first major deal since joining DMG, Lyte announced the signing of Tenille Johnson, a fresh, young 20-year-old singer-songwriter, who writes about relationships, love, love lost and possesses a confident and alluring style that has just the right amount of sexy. The Atlanta native has already completed recording several titles for her debut album.
“At DMG, we will provide artists like Tenille a platform to showcase their talent and to grow into bona fide R&B superstars,” said Lyte. “I’m thrilled to be working with DuBose to bring soul music to music lovers young and old.”
Also set to release later this year, DMG will distribute Lyte’s latest CD under the current working title “The Second Coming.” The upcoming CD reflects the influence of Brooklyn’s West Indian culture on the Brooklyn native and delivers on the hard potent lyrics for the “Lyte as a Rock” fans.
Though this will be her first role calling the shots at a music label, Lyte has been making a name for herself in music since her first full length album “Lyte as a Rock” was released in 1988. She is considered to be a female rap music icon that blazed the trail for future female rappers such as Queen Latifah and Missy Elliot. Lyte is also known as one of the first female rappers to lyrically take on the rampant sexism and misogyny that predominates hip hop. In an interesting twist on the old adage of “life imitating art,” Lyte portrayed a hip music executive on the UPN series “Half n Half” for three years.
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Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Grade the President
CNN is letting YOU grade President Barack Obama.
Watch The CNN National Report Card: First 100 Days on Wednesday, April 29 (8pm ET) and let your voice be heard. Led by anchors Wolf Blitzer, Anderson Cooper, John King and Soledad O’Brien, the show will gauge the public’s opinion on how President Obama and other elected officials have handled their first 100 days in office, as well as how the country is progressing on significant issues.
Throughout the evening, CNN will open up voting on a variety of important topics letting real viewers voice their real thoughts and criticisms. Viewers will be able to share their opinion on CNN.com, with the results appearing immediately online and on television. In addition to real-time grading on CNN.com, the “First 100 Days” special report will allow users to watch video and weigh in on stories about the Obama administration in its first 100 days at www.CNN.com/First100Days. The special report will feature an issues tracker that examines action on topics such as the economy and health care, a photo gallery from the first 100 days and a quiz, testing readers' knowledge of 100-day events.
Tune into The CNN National Report Card: First 100 Days on Wednesday, April 29th (8pm ET) on CNN. Let your voice be heard.
http://www.dailymotion.com/thatsfunny/video/15314369
RICK ROSS SCORES THIRD CONSECUTIVE #1 SOUNDSCAN DEBUT WITH "DEEPER THAN RAP"
Def Jam recording artist Rick Ross steamrolls the competition to launch his new Maybach Music label, as DEEPER THAN RAP, his third album debuts at #1 Soundscan on 157,544 first week sales in the physical and digital marketplace. This marks Rick’s third consecutive triumph, following up Port Of Miami (his 2006 debut) and Trilla (2008) – both of which entered the Soundscan chart at #1 with nearly 200,000 first week sales each, both subsequently certified RIAA gold.
DEEPER THAN RAP has just spun off a brand new single, “All I Really Want” featuring fellow Def Jam artist The-Dream, co-written and produced by Tricky Stewart. Ross & The-Dream recently traveled to Medellin, Columbia to shoot a lavish video for the track. “All I Really Want” will premiere on BET with an “Access Granted” special on May 6th. Ross launched DEEPER THAN RAP with week-of-release performances on BET 106 & Park and Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, and will appear on The Late Show with David Letterman on May 14th.
“All I Really Want” follows DEEPER THAN RAP’s first single pick, “Magnificent” featuring John Legend, which broke inside the Top 5 on Billboard’s Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs charts and Hot Rap Tracks chart. “Magnificent” was produced by J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League. J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League helmed four songs on Trilla, and four more tracks on DEEPER THAN RAP including the highly anticipated “Maybach Music Part 2” featuring Kanye West and Lil’ Wayne. “Maybach Music Part 2” is the attention-grabbing sequel to Trilla’s “Maybach Music” (featuring Jay-Z).
DEEPER THAN RAP also boasts three tracks produced by The Runners; while The Inkredibles add their hitmaking prowess to the new album as well. There are also productions by BIGG D, Bink, and Drumma Boy.
Rick Ross rose from ruling Miami’s underground rap scene, to become 2006’s buzz-worthiest hip-hop artist with Port Of Miami, his #1 Pop/#1 R&B/#1 Rap major label debut album. Its unstoppable single “Hustlin’” became the first mastertone ever certified platinum by the RIAA for sales of 1 million copies before the associated album had even been released. A remix was subsequently issued, featuring Jay-Z and Young Jeezy. Port Of Miami’s second single was “Push It,” whose movie soundtrack excerpts (circa 1990) from Giorgio Moroder’s “Scarface (Push It To The Limit),” evoked the gritty soul of a city that is always on the edge of exploding.
Six-foot-two, 300-pound Rick Ross – a “hip-hop heavyweight,” as described by the New York Times – came into his own on Trilla, whose second single release, “The Boss,” featuring T-Pain, rose to #2 on the Billboard Hot Rap chart, #5 R&B, and Top 20 on the Hot 100. The next single, “Here I Am” featuring Nelly and Avery Storm, also hit inside the Top 10 on the Rap and R&B charts. Trilla got off to a fast start with a release week performance on ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel Live. “The Boss” video went into rotation on MTV, MTV2, and MTV hits, along with BET and FUSE.
Ross recently launched a new website http://www.rickrossdeeperthanrap.com
DEEPER THAN RAP has just spun off a brand new single, “All I Really Want” featuring fellow Def Jam artist The-Dream, co-written and produced by Tricky Stewart. Ross & The-Dream recently traveled to Medellin, Columbia to shoot a lavish video for the track. “All I Really Want” will premiere on BET with an “Access Granted” special on May 6th. Ross launched DEEPER THAN RAP with week-of-release performances on BET 106 & Park and Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, and will appear on The Late Show with David Letterman on May 14th.
“All I Really Want” follows DEEPER THAN RAP’s first single pick, “Magnificent” featuring John Legend, which broke inside the Top 5 on Billboard’s Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs charts and Hot Rap Tracks chart. “Magnificent” was produced by J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League. J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League helmed four songs on Trilla, and four more tracks on DEEPER THAN RAP including the highly anticipated “Maybach Music Part 2” featuring Kanye West and Lil’ Wayne. “Maybach Music Part 2” is the attention-grabbing sequel to Trilla’s “Maybach Music” (featuring Jay-Z).
DEEPER THAN RAP also boasts three tracks produced by The Runners; while The Inkredibles add their hitmaking prowess to the new album as well. There are also productions by BIGG D, Bink, and Drumma Boy.
Rick Ross rose from ruling Miami’s underground rap scene, to become 2006’s buzz-worthiest hip-hop artist with Port Of Miami, his #1 Pop/#1 R&B/#1 Rap major label debut album. Its unstoppable single “Hustlin’” became the first mastertone ever certified platinum by the RIAA for sales of 1 million copies before the associated album had even been released. A remix was subsequently issued, featuring Jay-Z and Young Jeezy. Port Of Miami’s second single was “Push It,” whose movie soundtrack excerpts (circa 1990) from Giorgio Moroder’s “Scarface (Push It To The Limit),” evoked the gritty soul of a city that is always on the edge of exploding.
Six-foot-two, 300-pound Rick Ross – a “hip-hop heavyweight,” as described by the New York Times – came into his own on Trilla, whose second single release, “The Boss,” featuring T-Pain, rose to #2 on the Billboard Hot Rap chart, #5 R&B, and Top 20 on the Hot 100. The next single, “Here I Am” featuring Nelly and Avery Storm, also hit inside the Top 10 on the Rap and R&B charts. Trilla got off to a fast start with a release week performance on ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel Live. “The Boss” video went into rotation on MTV, MTV2, and MTV hits, along with BET and FUSE.
Ross recently launched a new website http://www.rickrossdeeperthanrap.com
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Monday, April 27, 2009
SADAT X RETURNS WITH NEW ALBUM, EUROPEAN TOUR
Brand Nubian MC Sadat X is set to return with his official new album Brand New Bein’ on May 5th.
The Wild Cowboy gets an assist from DJ JS-1 and JW, who produce the entire album. The duo’s past work includes production for Common, KRS-One, Kool G Rap, Big Daddy Kane, Pharoahe Monch, Canibus, Large Professor, Masta Ace and more.
Brand New Bein’ features an impressive list of guest appearances from Brand Nubian group mates Grand Puba and Lord Jamar, KRS-One, Rahzel, Buckshot, CL Smooth, Craig G, C Rayz Walz, Poison Pen, Cold Heat and more.
“It's great working with a producer as talented as JS-1, and the type of MC’s that rhyme alongside me on the album,”said Sadat X.
As a bonus, all copies of the Brand New Bein’ CD come packaged with a bonus disc that includes Instrumentals, Accapellas, and clean versions of all of the tracks.
Sadat X will also be heading to Europe this spring on a 10-city European Tour alongside Diamond D. Check out the dates below.
April 29-Copenhagen, Denmark
April 30-Ljubljana, Slovenia
May 1- Athens, Greece
May 2- Oslo, Norway
May 3- Brighton, England
May 5- Vienna, Austria
May 6- London, England
May 7- Paris, France
May 8- Zagreb, Croatia
May 9, Zurich, Switzerland
The Wild Cowboy gets an assist from DJ JS-1 and JW, who produce the entire album. The duo’s past work includes production for Common, KRS-One, Kool G Rap, Big Daddy Kane, Pharoahe Monch, Canibus, Large Professor, Masta Ace and more.
Brand New Bein’ features an impressive list of guest appearances from Brand Nubian group mates Grand Puba and Lord Jamar, KRS-One, Rahzel, Buckshot, CL Smooth, Craig G, C Rayz Walz, Poison Pen, Cold Heat and more.
“It's great working with a producer as talented as JS-1, and the type of MC’s that rhyme alongside me on the album,”said Sadat X.
As a bonus, all copies of the Brand New Bein’ CD come packaged with a bonus disc that includes Instrumentals, Accapellas, and clean versions of all of the tracks.
Sadat X will also be heading to Europe this spring on a 10-city European Tour alongside Diamond D. Check out the dates below.
April 29-Copenhagen, Denmark
April 30-Ljubljana, Slovenia
May 1- Athens, Greece
May 2- Oslo, Norway
May 3- Brighton, England
May 5- Vienna, Austria
May 6- London, England
May 7- Paris, France
May 8- Zagreb, Croatia
May 9, Zurich, Switzerland
DJ Vlad named Executive Vice President at SRC / Loud.com / Universal
SRC Records CEO Steve Rifkind has confirmed the placement of DJ Vlad as the company’s new Executive Vice President.
With the new position, Vlad will oversee the development and execution of media strategies for improving Loud.com.
Already experienced in website development through his own popular site VladTV.com, Vlad has plans to transform Loud.com into the premier talent spot for aspiring Hip-Hop artists.
"I am tremendously grateful to [SRC President] Gaby Acevedo, Joe Safina, and Steve Rifkind for giving me this incredible opportunity,” DJ Vlad told AllHipHop.com. “Loud.com is an amazing website with the potential to become the 'American Idol of the Internet.'”
Along with his website duties, Vlad has also found success with his directorial work on BET’s American Gangster series and the film Ghostride the Whip.
In addition, the DJ holds two Justo Mixtape Awards to his name courtesy of the critically acclaimed “Rap Phenomenon” series.
According to Vlad, Loud.com will relaunch in the next few weeks with all-new contests to allow fledgling artists the ability to upload their music for established producers, emcees, and DJs.
As press time, the site already boasts an artist/fan community of over 100,000.
With the new position, Vlad will oversee the development and execution of media strategies for improving Loud.com.
Already experienced in website development through his own popular site VladTV.com, Vlad has plans to transform Loud.com into the premier talent spot for aspiring Hip-Hop artists.
"I am tremendously grateful to [SRC President] Gaby Acevedo, Joe Safina, and Steve Rifkind for giving me this incredible opportunity,” DJ Vlad told AllHipHop.com. “Loud.com is an amazing website with the potential to become the 'American Idol of the Internet.'”
Along with his website duties, Vlad has also found success with his directorial work on BET’s American Gangster series and the film Ghostride the Whip.
In addition, the DJ holds two Justo Mixtape Awards to his name courtesy of the critically acclaimed “Rap Phenomenon” series.
According to Vlad, Loud.com will relaunch in the next few weeks with all-new contests to allow fledgling artists the ability to upload their music for established producers, emcees, and DJs.
As press time, the site already boasts an artist/fan community of over 100,000.
Thursday, April 23, 2009
21st Century Hustle Gets The Industry Cosign
I love seeing a website that is about and caters to the industry and if you haven't heard of 21st Century Hustle (http://21hustle.com/), this is the time you find out about it! The Industry Cosign speaks to Ali Muhammad about his property and what he has learned since becoming a part of this thing we call the industry.
GRAMMY SINGER/ACTRESS JILL SCOTT GIVES BIRTH TO BABY BOY
Grammy Award winning singer/actress Jill Scott along with fiancé Jon Roberts welcomed their first child, a beautiful baby boy, Jett Hamilton Roberts into the world at 4:20pm on April 20, 2009. Jett was 7lbs 8oz. Both Jill and Jett are doing well.
Jill Scott appears on the HBO drama series No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency based on the international bestselling novels by Alexander McCall Smith.
USA Today remarks " A Grammy- winning singer, Scott imbues her character with a natural warmth and charm..". Music continues to be Jill's passion with the release of The Real Thing, the follow up to 2004's Beautifully Human: Words & Sounds Vol. 2, which she won Best Urban/Alternative Performance for "Cross My Mind". Jill Scott made a huge splash in the music industry when she release the critically acclaimed Who Is Jill Scott?" Words & Sounds Vol. 1, which earned Jill four Grammy nominations, including a Best New Artist nomination. Jill Scott also released the effortlessly cool genre-hopping Collaborations, a compilation of all Jill's best collaborations, including the Grammy-winning "God Bless The Child" with George Benson and Al Jarreau.
Jill Scott appears on the HBO drama series No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency based on the international bestselling novels by Alexander McCall Smith.
USA Today remarks " A Grammy- winning singer, Scott imbues her character with a natural warmth and charm..". Music continues to be Jill's passion with the release of The Real Thing, the follow up to 2004's Beautifully Human: Words & Sounds Vol. 2, which she won Best Urban/Alternative Performance for "Cross My Mind". Jill Scott made a huge splash in the music industry when she release the critically acclaimed Who Is Jill Scott?" Words & Sounds Vol. 1, which earned Jill four Grammy nominations, including a Best New Artist nomination. Jill Scott also released the effortlessly cool genre-hopping Collaborations, a compilation of all Jill's best collaborations, including the Grammy-winning "God Bless The Child" with George Benson and Al Jarreau.
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
The Industry Cosign Speaks to Iced Media's Reggie Miller
Online Marketing company, Iced Media, has been in existence for 10 years now and The Industry Cosign speaks to the CEO/Founder of the company, Reggie Miller, to discuss what the company does and the thoughts of how the internet and companies will operate in the future.
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
PHAROAHE MONCHE, STYLES P, J PERIOD added to BHF '09
Brooklyn Bodega announced three additions to the lineup for the 5th Annual Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival. Joining Smif N Wessun will be Pharoahe Monch, Styles P and J Period.
This unique lineup of Hip-Hop acts is a testament to the diversity that the Festival represents.
The intelligent and critically acclaimed Pharoahe Monch is on board for this year's event. Monch is most known for his smash single, "Simon Says" from 1999's Internal Affairs album and his classic collaboration with Mos Def and Nate Dogg "On No", however he is far from a flash in the pan rapper. He was the co-founder of the legendary duo Organized Konfusion with partner Prince Po. Monch has been pushing the envelope on lyricism and artistry for almost twenty years and there is no sign of him letting up anytime soon. With a new album, Desire, and collaborations with producers The Alchemist and Black Milk, old school to new school alike respect the Pharoahe. His unique delivery and wordplay make him one of the most popular New York rappers and we at the Brooklyn Bodega are excited to have him on board.
Styles P will be adding his no nonsense lyrical style to the 5th Annual Brooklyn Hip Hop Festival. As the landscape of hip-hop is changing with many eclectic artists labeled everything from emo-rap to hipster rap, there are still MCs who give you the streets, straight no chaser, no fairy tales, no lies. Styles P is one of the game's premier MCs with an unwavering and relentless delivery. Styles first stormed the scene as a member of The LOX. The trio consisting of Styles, Jadakiss and Sheek Louch were part of the original Ruff Ryders family that including DMX and Eve. The LOX released the classics, "Money, Power, Respect" and "Wild Out." After leaving Bad Boy the trio has embarked on successful solo careers. Styles P dropped his solo debut A Gangsta and A Gentlemen in 2002 and since has dropped two other solo albums and countless mixtapes. He recently released the hit single, "Blow Your Mind" with longtime producer and mentor Swizz Beats. Styles is one of the few MC's in the marketplace who can move between the mainstream and backpack/progressive space with ease and respect.
Mixtape impresario J Period has been a staple of the Festival for years. His sets have produced some of the best highlights from the Festival. Keith Murray, Parrish Smith, Jeru, Chubb Rock, Crazy Legs and more. J Period's exclusive mixtapes featuring Q-Tip and Lauryn Hill are industry standards. This year J Period and Brooklyn Bodega are taking the execution up a notch by producing a live Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival mixtape featuring performances from all the acts and guests that hit the stage. Contributors to the live mixtape will be rolled out every week between now and June 20th.
Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival Executive Director Wes Jackson, "We are more than pleased when we look at our lineup so far. Our goal has always been to unite the Hip-Hop audience under one banner. Monch, Styles and Smif N Wessun represent different branches of the Hip-Hop tree. They defy the labels stamped on them. Monch is conscious rapper who is at equal ease on the bully pulpit as he is in the club. Some know him for Organized Konfusion's 'Releasing Hypnotical Gasses.' Some know him for the anthem 'Simon Says.' Styles is supposed to be a gangster rapper but has done some of his best work with Talib Kweli. His song 'I'm Black' was one of the most provocative and conscious songs of the past 10 years. So provocative that he risked his deal with Interscope just to get it out. Smif N Wessun is a local act that are just as popular in Japan as they are in Crown Heights. And J Period is the glue that keeps us all connected. This lineup is diversity. This is Hip-Hop. Hopefully we can get Styles and Monch to do 'My Life.'"
Styles P, Pharoahe Monch and J Period will be joining Brooklyn's own Smif N Wessun who were announced last week. Dru Ha, Co-Owner of Duck Down Records
"The Brooklyn Hip Hop Festival is one of the most talked about events of the Spring. Brooklynites line up hours in advance of the show to partake in what has become a yearly tradition that provides quality entertainment for the Community. It's an honor to work with Brooklyn Bodega who strives to unite aspiring artists with renowned veterans. In the words of Smif N Wessun, "Bucktown I represent it on the love love. Deeply routed from my Timbz to my ____." If you can fill in the rest we already know you're rocking with us. 360 degrees back home, we'll see everyone June 20th at Fulton Ferry State Park."
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More acts including the winner of the 'Show and Prove' contest will be announced in the coming weeks.
The 5th Annual Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival takes place on June 20th, 2009 from 12-8pm at Empire Fulton Ferry State Park.
Tickets are available for a $10 suggested minimum donation.
VIP and Small Business packages are available. Click here
This unique lineup of Hip-Hop acts is a testament to the diversity that the Festival represents.
The intelligent and critically acclaimed Pharoahe Monch is on board for this year's event. Monch is most known for his smash single, "Simon Says" from 1999's Internal Affairs album and his classic collaboration with Mos Def and Nate Dogg "On No", however he is far from a flash in the pan rapper. He was the co-founder of the legendary duo Organized Konfusion with partner Prince Po. Monch has been pushing the envelope on lyricism and artistry for almost twenty years and there is no sign of him letting up anytime soon. With a new album, Desire, and collaborations with producers The Alchemist and Black Milk, old school to new school alike respect the Pharoahe. His unique delivery and wordplay make him one of the most popular New York rappers and we at the Brooklyn Bodega are excited to have him on board.
Styles P will be adding his no nonsense lyrical style to the 5th Annual Brooklyn Hip Hop Festival. As the landscape of hip-hop is changing with many eclectic artists labeled everything from emo-rap to hipster rap, there are still MCs who give you the streets, straight no chaser, no fairy tales, no lies. Styles P is one of the game's premier MCs with an unwavering and relentless delivery. Styles first stormed the scene as a member of The LOX. The trio consisting of Styles, Jadakiss and Sheek Louch were part of the original Ruff Ryders family that including DMX and Eve. The LOX released the classics, "Money, Power, Respect" and "Wild Out." After leaving Bad Boy the trio has embarked on successful solo careers. Styles P dropped his solo debut A Gangsta and A Gentlemen in 2002 and since has dropped two other solo albums and countless mixtapes. He recently released the hit single, "Blow Your Mind" with longtime producer and mentor Swizz Beats. Styles is one of the few MC's in the marketplace who can move between the mainstream and backpack/progressive space with ease and respect.
Mixtape impresario J Period has been a staple of the Festival for years. His sets have produced some of the best highlights from the Festival. Keith Murray, Parrish Smith, Jeru, Chubb Rock, Crazy Legs and more. J Period's exclusive mixtapes featuring Q-Tip and Lauryn Hill are industry standards. This year J Period and Brooklyn Bodega are taking the execution up a notch by producing a live Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival mixtape featuring performances from all the acts and guests that hit the stage. Contributors to the live mixtape will be rolled out every week between now and June 20th.
Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival Executive Director Wes Jackson, "We are more than pleased when we look at our lineup so far. Our goal has always been to unite the Hip-Hop audience under one banner. Monch, Styles and Smif N Wessun represent different branches of the Hip-Hop tree. They defy the labels stamped on them. Monch is conscious rapper who is at equal ease on the bully pulpit as he is in the club. Some know him for Organized Konfusion's 'Releasing Hypnotical Gasses.' Some know him for the anthem 'Simon Says.' Styles is supposed to be a gangster rapper but has done some of his best work with Talib Kweli. His song 'I'm Black' was one of the most provocative and conscious songs of the past 10 years. So provocative that he risked his deal with Interscope just to get it out. Smif N Wessun is a local act that are just as popular in Japan as they are in Crown Heights. And J Period is the glue that keeps us all connected. This lineup is diversity. This is Hip-Hop. Hopefully we can get Styles and Monch to do 'My Life.'"
Styles P, Pharoahe Monch and J Period will be joining Brooklyn's own Smif N Wessun who were announced last week. Dru Ha, Co-Owner of Duck Down Records
"The Brooklyn Hip Hop Festival is one of the most talked about events of the Spring. Brooklynites line up hours in advance of the show to partake in what has become a yearly tradition that provides quality entertainment for the Community. It's an honor to work with Brooklyn Bodega who strives to unite aspiring artists with renowned veterans. In the words of Smif N Wessun, "Bucktown I represent it on the love love. Deeply routed from my Timbz to my ____." If you can fill in the rest we already know you're rocking with us. 360 degrees back home, we'll see everyone June 20th at Fulton Ferry State Park."
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More acts including the winner of the 'Show and Prove' contest will be announced in the coming weeks.
The 5th Annual Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival takes place on June 20th, 2009 from 12-8pm at Empire Fulton Ferry State Park.
Tickets are available for a $10 suggested minimum donation.
VIP and Small Business packages are available. Click here
John Brown & Block Starz Unleash "Suburban Empire" On 4/22
JOHN BROWN & BLOCK STARZ UNLEASH "SUBURBAN EMPIRE" ON APRIL 22
The much-hyped new mixtape from rapper JOHN BROWN and rising online indie power BLOCK STARZ MUSIC hits the web April 22, exclusively at www.blockstarzmusic.com.
JOHN BROWN, the self-proclaimed "King Of Da Burbz", has parleyed national exposure from ego trip's (White) Rapper Show on VH1, into various successful franchises, including an upcoming collaboration with BLOCK STARZ MUSIC for the exclusive release of his new mixtape, SUBURBAN EMPIRE
"BLOCK STARZ MUSIC is putting out real quality music from some of the biggest names in the game," says BROWN, who authorized the exclusive free download of SUBURBAN EMPIRE at BlockStarzMusic.com. "It was time for the 'King Of Da Burbz' to make his first BLOCK STARZ MUSIC installment. Expect a classic."
Hosted by one of the industry's finest, SUPERSTAR JAY, SUBURBAN EMPIRE features new material from JOHN BROWN designed to blow speakers worldwide. "It's so religious," says the rapper who hopes to win converts when EMPIRE drops on April 22.
TRACKLISTING:
1. You Could Tell He's From The Burbz
2. Get My Burbz On
3. Mom n Dad Money ft. Dubbz
4. Kid From The Burbz
5. It's Brown
6. Bumrush ft. Kelo (Prod. by Reservoir Dogs)
7. Rotate (Burbz Mix)
8. Run The Burbz
9. Tales From The Burbz
10. Never Die
11. Crew Like Mine ft. Knox, Veezy & Billy Sunday
12. She's On That Revivalism
13. Can't Get No Higher ft. EMS (Prod. by J. Luciano)
14. On and On (Prod. by Matt Price)
15. Get Dough ft. Billy Sunday & EMS
16. Big Dreams Freestyle (Prod. by Keith Clizark)
17. Step Yo G Up ft. Billy Sunday (Prod. by Brian Demby & T.L. Smith)
18. Got People Out There (Prod. by Harley)
19. Moonlight ft. Knox
20. High Powered
21. I Love The Burbz
Bonus Track: It's A Revival ft. EMS (Prod. by Matt Price)
Bonus Track: Push Buttons (Prod. by Phil Jahns & Intense Ron)
Official Website: www.ghettorevival.com
MySpace: myspace.com/johnbrownghettorevival
YouTube: www.youtube.com/kingofdaburbz
Monday, April 20, 2009
World's Greatest DJ Awards Presents the First International DJ Awards in New York City
Team Azor Group presents the WORLD'S GREATEST DJ AWARDS (WGDA). World's Greatest DJ Awards pays homage to the notable and exalted disc jockeys across the globe with an award show slated to be held Fall of 2009. Similar to the Grammy Awards, this new phenomenon's mission is set to highlight and award the talents, milestones, and strides of today's DJs in the electronica, hip-hop, rhythm and blues, reggae and dance markets. Though artists and producers create the music, DJs are the ones who drive the support and catapult top chart-climbing hits.
Nominees for the first international DJ awards ceremony will be tallied through www.worldsgreatestdjawards.com. By visiting the site, consumers participate in the interactive voting process and single out the best of the best. World's Greatest DJ Awards enables the public to participate in the judging process by casting their vote online.
DJs have the power to impact the masses worldwide thus marking them the cornerstone of the industry. DJs have played a significant role for both artists and major corporations attempting to research and develop their brand or artist. Creator and founder of World's Greatest DJ Awards James Azor states:
"DJ's not only play an influential role behind the turntables but they also help Promote artists through mixtapes showcasing new artists and unsigned talent. As a promotional resource for the awards and artists, WGDA has created promotional mixtapes to create a buzz for artists, corporations, and our talented nominees. These valuable resources often times introduce a new artist or showcase underground artists. These men and women rarely receive the recognition that they deserve. Our awards, hosting 2,500 a-list guests and industry reps, will show our appreciation and set a standard that will support and acknowledge the DJ for their accomplishments and strides made within the industry. This Fall WORLDS GREATEST DJ AWARDS will be a historical moment in music, one you don't want to miss!"
About James Azor
James Azor, founder of the WORLDS GREATEST DJ AWARDS, is the consummate music industry professional whose career spans more than a decade and has encompassed all aspects of the entertainment industry including; RCA records Publicity Assistant (early career), Justo's mixtape awards Executive Coordinator, Tuff Break/A&M records as Mix show and College Promotions Representative, Priority Records as Eastcoast Director of Marketing and Promotions, Refugee Camp Entertainment /Sony Records as Vice President of Urban Marketing & Radio promotions, President of MCS Entertainment/ Universal Music Dist. and most recently Director of Marketing and Radio at Krucial Keys Entertainment. He has also worked with countless hit makers and innovators. His client list include Super talents like the Fugees, Ice Cube, Mack10, Master P, SWV, Boot Camp Click, Sounds of Blackness, City High, Organized Konfusion, Cutty Ranks, Wyclef Jean, Pras and so many more. His clients also include corporate brands General Motors, Sony Pictures, Cadillac, Lincoln Navigator, Showtime at the Apollo, and the Yes Network.
About WGDA
World's Greatest DJ Awards marketing and promotions is a collaborated organization which consists of experts in the fields of marketing, radio promotions, and video promotions. Individually each departmental head has a minimum of 10 years experience in that field whose dedicated to getting the job done and making clients goals a reality. As a full service company, WGDA serves clients in all areas of Communications, Music Marketing, Sports Marketing, Promotions, and Management. WGDA combine experiences, expertise, and creative thinking with proven techniques and tactics to materialize its client's goal. What makes WGDA unique is that with the use of comprehensive and customized marketing plans sculpted to fit each client needs; there is no project to little or too great. WGDA modifies each plan to fit the needs, objectives, budget, and goals for each project. Providing a unique forum for your audience to see, think, feel and interact with, your brand is sure to get results.
Nominees for the first international DJ awards ceremony will be tallied through www.worldsgreatestdjawards.com. By visiting the site, consumers participate in the interactive voting process and single out the best of the best. World's Greatest DJ Awards enables the public to participate in the judging process by casting their vote online.
DJs have the power to impact the masses worldwide thus marking them the cornerstone of the industry. DJs have played a significant role for both artists and major corporations attempting to research and develop their brand or artist. Creator and founder of World's Greatest DJ Awards James Azor states:
"DJ's not only play an influential role behind the turntables but they also help Promote artists through mixtapes showcasing new artists and unsigned talent. As a promotional resource for the awards and artists, WGDA has created promotional mixtapes to create a buzz for artists, corporations, and our talented nominees. These valuable resources often times introduce a new artist or showcase underground artists. These men and women rarely receive the recognition that they deserve. Our awards, hosting 2,500 a-list guests and industry reps, will show our appreciation and set a standard that will support and acknowledge the DJ for their accomplishments and strides made within the industry. This Fall WORLDS GREATEST DJ AWARDS will be a historical moment in music, one you don't want to miss!"
About James Azor
James Azor, founder of the WORLDS GREATEST DJ AWARDS, is the consummate music industry professional whose career spans more than a decade and has encompassed all aspects of the entertainment industry including; RCA records Publicity Assistant (early career), Justo's mixtape awards Executive Coordinator, Tuff Break/A&M records as Mix show and College Promotions Representative, Priority Records as Eastcoast Director of Marketing and Promotions, Refugee Camp Entertainment /Sony Records as Vice President of Urban Marketing & Radio promotions, President of MCS Entertainment/ Universal Music Dist. and most recently Director of Marketing and Radio at Krucial Keys Entertainment. He has also worked with countless hit makers and innovators. His client list include Super talents like the Fugees, Ice Cube, Mack10, Master P, SWV, Boot Camp Click, Sounds of Blackness, City High, Organized Konfusion, Cutty Ranks, Wyclef Jean, Pras and so many more. His clients also include corporate brands General Motors, Sony Pictures, Cadillac, Lincoln Navigator, Showtime at the Apollo, and the Yes Network.
About WGDA
World's Greatest DJ Awards marketing and promotions is a collaborated organization which consists of experts in the fields of marketing, radio promotions, and video promotions. Individually each departmental head has a minimum of 10 years experience in that field whose dedicated to getting the job done and making clients goals a reality. As a full service company, WGDA serves clients in all areas of Communications, Music Marketing, Sports Marketing, Promotions, and Management. WGDA combine experiences, expertise, and creative thinking with proven techniques and tactics to materialize its client's goal. What makes WGDA unique is that with the use of comprehensive and customized marketing plans sculpted to fit each client needs; there is no project to little or too great. WGDA modifies each plan to fit the needs, objectives, budget, and goals for each project. Providing a unique forum for your audience to see, think, feel and interact with, your brand is sure to get results.
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