Musiq Soulchild Teams Up With LeBron, Coca-Cola
New York, NY. (Top40 Charts/ Atlantic Records) - Coca-Cola is using the star power of platinum selling R&B artist Musiq Soulchild, NBA All Star, LeBron James, and acclaimed artist Kadir Nelson to deliver an uplifting message to African American consumers. The message, 'BE LEGENDARY,' 'BE DRIVEN,' 'BE ...
| Aretha Franklin Uses TuneCore To Release 'My Country 'Tis Of Thee' Single As Digital Download
New York, NY. (Top40 Charts/ Shore Fire Media) - Aretha Franklin has elected to use TuneCore to release her new single "My Country 'Tis Of Thee," the song she sang at Barack Obama's inauguration. Franklin recently recorded her new preferred arrangement in a studio and the single will be available in ...
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Second 'Timeless' Concert Presented By VTech Pays Tribute to Late Grammy-Nominated Producer J Dilla
LOS ANGELES, CA. (Top40 Charts/ VTech) - VTech Communications, Inc. (a wholly-owned subsidiary of VTech Holdings Ltd. HKSE: 303; ADR: VTKHY, and the largest U.S. cordless phone manufacturer), in conjunction with music production company Mochilla, presents the second concert in the four-part "Timeless" ...
| Murs 3:16 In Association With Guerilla Union Present 4th Annual 'Paid Dues' Independent Hip-Hop Festival
NEW YORK (Top40 Charts/ MURS 3:16) - The "PAID DUES" INDEPENDENT HIP-HOP FESTIVAL-presented by MURS 3:16 in association with Guerilla Union (Rock The Bells, Cypress Hill Smoke Out) - has announced the addition of the buzz-worthy supergroup Slaughterhouse, consisting of lyricists Joe Budden, Royce Da ...
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Estelle's 'American Boy (Feat. Kanye West)' Honored As 'Best Rap/Sung Collaboration' At Grammy's Ceremonies
NEW YORK (Top40 Charts/ Atlantic Records) - Homeschool/Atlantic recording artist Estelle has won her first Grammy Award for her hit single, "American Boy (Feat. Kanye West)." The chart-topping track - featured on the British hip-hop/soul sensation's critically acclaimed U.S. debut album, "SHINE" - received ...
| Grammy Winner Chrisette Michele Has An 'Epiphany' With Ne-Yo Penned 1st Single
NEW YORK, NY. (Top40 Charts/ Def Jam Recordings) - Grammy winner Def Jam recording artist Chrisette Michele debuts her new single, "Epiphany" off her highly-anticipated sophomore album Epiphany (in-stores March 31st). The singer/songwriter took home a top prize on Sunday night when she won the 2009 ...
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MTV And Snoop Dogg Get Down To Business!
NEW YORK, NY. (Top40 Charts/ MTV) - MTV and rapper, icon, record producer, entrepreneur and actor, Snoop Dogg today announced a first-of-its kind global deal that will bring the entertainers' personality to television in a new variety talk show, "Dogg After Dark," and his music to fans with a new album ...
| Genius Products Reveals First Tracks From Scratch: The Ultimate DJ Setlist
SANTA MONICA, CA. (Top40 Charts/ Genius Products) - Genius Products, Inc. and Genco Interactive announced today new songs for Scratch: The Ultimate DJ, a music rhythm game for fans of hip-hop. Developed by 7 Studios, Scratch: The Ultimate DJ features 60 original and licensed tracks from the most popular ...
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Urban Mystic Unveils 3rd Album Of Ghetto Revelations On April 28, 2009
Fort Lauderdale, FL. (Top40 Charts/ Tygereye Entertainment) - Since Urban Mystic took fans of true Soul music by storm in 2004 with his KayGee-produced single "Where Were You?", the young singer has been on a mission to deliver his quality of powerful vocals and heartfelt lyrics to the masses. On April ...
| Producer/Songwriter Jae London, Releases Self Penned Multi Genre Mini Album
London, UK. (Top40 Charts/ Jae London Official Website) - South London based Producer, Jae London has had an eventful career songwriting, producing and performing from the age of 14. Jae has played keyboards for numerous R&B and reggae bands from the mid eighties to the late 90's in places like Philadelphia, ...
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Labelle Shines 'Like Rays From An Early Morning Sun' (Rolling Stone Online) Onstage
New York, NY. (Top40 Charts/ Shore Fire Media) - Labelle, the "original superstars of soulful, funky girl-group black rock " (LA Times Online, 1.30.09), is now halfway through their first national tour in over three decades, and the critical consensus is that seeing the sexagenarians' reunion was well ...
| Shaggy & Friends Raise $27 Million With New Digital Single 'Save A Life'
NEW YORK (Top40 Charts/ Big Yard Music Group) - Shaggy & Friend's new single, Save A Life, is a collaboration with Shaggy and other top names in Reggae that helped raise over $27 million for The Bustamante Hospital for Children. The impressive lineup of musicians who contributed to the track include: ...
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The Legendary Rapper Lil Wayne Wins Four Grammy Awards!
NEW YORK (Top40 Charts/ UniversalMotown Records) - Cash Money/Universal Motown superstar Lil Wayne dominated rap music at the 2009 Grammy Awards winning four awards including Best Rap Album for his blockbuster multi-platinum release Tha Carter III. With a total of eight nominations � more than any other ...
| Ray J To Release New TV Soundtrack Album From VH1 Reality Show 'For The Love of Ray J'
NEW YORK, NY. (Top40 Charts/ E1 Music) - E1 Music (formerly KOCH Records) and Knockout Entertainment are set to release the soundtrack for singer, songwriter, actor, and entrepreneur Ray J's new hit VH1 show, "For The Love of Ray J." The new soundtrack album will be released on Tuesday, March 24th, ...
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Stevie Wonder Releases First-Ever Live DVD
NEW YORK, NY. (Top40 Charts/ Universal Motown Records) - Lifelong American legend STEVIE WONDER adds special luster and excitement to the 50th Anniversary celebration of Motown Records with the release of his first-ever live concert DVD, 'LIVE AT LAST', Universal Motown Records announced today. The ...
| Mr. C Presents 'The Cha Cha Slide Greatest Hits' Will Be Released On March 10, 2009
NEW YORK (Top40 Charts/ E1 Entertainment) - E1 Music (formerly KOCH Records) is set to release an album by Mr. C, the creator of The Cha Cha Slide. Mr. C Presents "The Cha Cha Slide Greatest Hits" will be released on March 10, 2009. In 1996 Mr. C (aka DJ Casper) created "The Cha Cha Slide." It was supposed ...
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Rapper Down A.K.A. Kilo Signs On With PR Maven Eugenia Wright A.K.A. Kleopatra Girl, Pres. Of ISA Public Relations
GLENDALE, CA. (Top40 Charts/ ISA Public Relations) - Internationally known Latin rapper Down A.K.A. Kilo has signed on with Eugenia Wright A.K.A. Kleopatra Girl, President of ISA Public Relations, a Glendale, California based boutique PR firm that has handled many top recording artists including legendary ...
| Chamillionaire Releases Mixtape Messiah 6 Exclusively Through 101 Distribution
Phoenix, Arizona (Top40 Charts/ 101 Distribution) - Platinum-selling hip-hop artist Chamillionaire released Mixtape Messiah 6, the latest installment from his critically acclaimed mixtape series exclusively through 101 Distribution. The 19-track collection features original music and collaborations ...
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Verizon Wireless Offers Exclusive Music From Timbaland To BlackBerry Storm Customers
LOS ANGELES, CA. (Top40 Charts/ Verizon Wireless) - Verizon Wireless announced today an exciting new program to create unique and exclusive music by pairing award-winning, multi-platinum selling producer Timbaland with several of today's hottest artists. The music created will be available for free ...
| Universal Republic Signs Unruly Productions Recording Artist And Baltimore's Own, DJ Class
New York, NY. (Top40 Charts/ Universal Republic Records) - Universal Republic and Unruly Productions announced today the signing of the Baltimore native artist, Daniel Woodis aka DJ Class to their roster. Baltimore's club pioneer, penned a deal with Universal Republic upon release of his infectious ...
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