DJ Khaled to Release New Studio Album on Terror Squad/ KOCH Records in Summer 2008
NEW YORK (Top40 Charts/ KOCH Records) - DJ Khaled is prepping the release of his new studio album on Terror Squad/KOCH Records, set to be released in summer 2008. Alan Grunblatt, General Manager of KOCH Records, states, "We look forward to our continued relationship with DJ Khaled and Terror Squad. ...
| EMC (Masta Ace, Punchline & Wordsworth, Stricklin) Set To Relase 'The Show'
New York, NY. (Top40 Charts/ M3 Records) - EMC, the new super group comprised of legendary Juice Crew member Masta Ace, Punchline & Wordsworth, and Stricklin are set to release their debut album "The Show" digitally on February 26th. The retail CD will hit stores March 25th. "The Show" will be released ...
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ABSOLUT Partners With Kanye West On Most Innovative Collaboration!
NEW YORK, NY. (Top40 Charts/ ABSOLUT VODKA) - ABSOLUT VODKA, the most influential spirits brand in the world, announces a collaboration with musical genius and 10x GRAMMY award-winning artist Kanye West that will join two icons of style together for a series of projects throughout 2008. Their creative ...
| R&B Soul Singer UNE Updated Lyrics To A Timeless Classic 'A Change Is Gonna Come' For Senator Barack Obama!
LOS ANGELES, CA. (Top40 Charts/ UNET Music and Entertainment) - R&B Singer UNE (pronounced younay), a native of Detroit, pens new socially relevant lyrics to a timeless classic "A Change Gone Come". Inspired by the message of change that Senator Barack Obama has set forth in his Presidential campaign ...
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Grammy Winner Common, MTV, and Kaiser Family Foundation Launch Lyrics Contest to Promote HIV Testing
NEW YORK, NY. (Top40 Charts/ Kaiser Family Foundation) - Today, hip-hop artist and actor Common, in collaboration with It's Your (Sex) Life, a public information partnership between the Kaiser Family Foundation and MTV, and the Common Ground Foundation, with support from Youth Speaks, is launching "A ...
| Mariah Carey Announces E=MC2
NEW YORK (Top40 Charts/ Island Records) - Performer and songwriter Mariah Carey has set April 15th as the in-store date for the most eagerly anticipated album of the year, E=MC2. The 11th studio album of her career, E=MC2 is the follow-up to The Emancipation Of Mimi, Mariah's worldwide 10 million selling ...
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Keith Sweat Releases Ringtone and Digital Track for New Single 'Suga Suga Suga'!
LOS ANGELES, CA. (Top40 Charts/ Rhino Entertainment) - Keith Sweat is back with a brand-new CD titled "Just Me" (Atco/Rhino) set for release on May 6. The first single, "Suga Suga Suga," which has gained traction at Urban AC and Urban Mainstream, is currently on more than 50 stations across the country, ...
| Imperial Records Chooses Votigo For Fat Joe Video Contest
Emeryville, CA. (Top40 Charts/ Imperial Records) - Votigo, Inc., the leading online social media platform for user-generated video and photo promotions, today announced that it has been selected by Imperial Records to create a fan-based video contest that will coincide with the release of Fat Joe's ...
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OurStage and John Legend Present New Artist: Hip-Hop Duo Trouble City
BOSTON, Mass. (Top40 Charts/ OurStage) - Boston-based hip-hop duo Trouble City is the latest band to emerge from OurStage's stable of talented, unsigned bands, earning them an afternoon of songwriting with R&B artist John Legend as part of the company's ongoing 'Artist Access' program. Trouble City ...
| Lupe Fiasco's New Album 'The Cool' Continues To Reign As USA's No 1 Rap Album
NEW YORK, NY. (Top40 Charts/ Atlantic Records) - 1st & 15th/Atlantic recording artist Lupe Fiasco earned his first-ever Grammy Award on Sunday, bringing home the "Best Urban Alternative Performance" trophy for last year's hit single, "Daydreamin' (Feat. Jill Scott)." The Grammy triumph further establishes ...
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KOCH Records Signs New Deal With Bubba Sparxxx and His New South Entertainment Label
NEW YORK, NY. (Top40 Charts/ KOCH Records) - KOCH Records is proud to announce the signing of Bubba Sparxxx and his New South Entertainment label. One of the most forward-thinking rappers to bless the game, Bubba will release his fourth studio album in the summer of 2008. He's been actively working ...
| Time Life Presents 'It All Started With Doo Wop' 10 Disc Boxed Set
Fairfax, VA. (Top40 Charts/ Time Life Music) - Time Life Music will celebrate the many facets of doo wop with 'It All Started With Doo Wop', a nine-CD and one DVD box set, which will be presented in a half hour infomercial hosted by Dion, whose still vital career now spans six decades. The collection ...
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Jah Kings First Artist Signed to New Tropical Record Label
NEW YORK (Top40 Charts/ Sunset Records) - Sunset Records proudly announces today that its reggae label, Tropical Records will release its first full length CD since 2005 from none other than the Jah Kings. Their African Diaspora CD will be released this May. The album will be available at all traditional ...
| Commonwealth Records To Release Eagerly-Anticipated Debut From The Camp
BOSTON, MA. (Top40 Charts/ Commonwealth Records) - Commonwealth Records is thrilled to announce the signing of the Massachusetts based hip-hop group The Camp (which consists of Dese, Grime Tha MC, Excetera and DJ Hevan) to its ever expanding roster of talented recording artists. The Camp, renowned for ...
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Wynonna & Sam Moore = A Night Of 'Soul' At The Historic Ryman Auditorium On March 19, 2008
Nashville, TN. (Top40 Charts/ Lili Claire Foundation) - The Legendary. 'Soul Man' himself, better known as Sam Moore, will be performing at the Lili Claire Foundation's 1st Annual 'Everyone's A Miracle' Benefit Concert at the historic Ryman Auditorium on March 19, 2008. Joining Moore in concert will ...
| Verizon Honors Super Producer Timbaland as the First Ever 'Mobile Producer in Residence' For V CAST
LOS ANGELES, CA. and BASKING RIDGE, NJ. (Top40 Charts/ Verizon Wireless) - Verizon today announced plans for its first Mobile Producer in Residence program, with five- time GRAMMY-nominee Timbaland to be its first Mobile Producer. One of today's most influential music producers, Timbaland spans genres ...
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KOCH Records To Release New Album 'Unfinished Business,' From Houston Legend Big Moe On March 18, 2008
NEW YORK, NY (Top40 Charts/ KOCH Entertainment) - KOCH Records and Wreckshop Records announce the release of a brand new album from Houston rap legend Big Moe. The album, titled "Unfinished Business," will be released on March 18th, 2008. It is the first posthumous release of music by Big Moe and features ...
| Kameko Hires WeRoqq Publicity And Promotion
New York, NY. (Top40 Charts/ TarPaul Records) - As Kameko prepares to release his debut album, Keys to Paradise (TarPaul Records) in early 2008, he is pleased to announce that he has hired WeRoqq Publicity and Promotion as his official agency of record. WeRoqq is dedicated to furthering Kameko's career ...
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Community Invited To A Celebration Of Black History Month With Hidden Beach Recording Artist Dr. Cornel West
Atlanta, GA. (Top40 Charts/ Hidden Beach Records) - As Black History Month is a time to pay honor to African American achievers and trailblazers of the past and present, the Atlanta community is invited to a special evening with best-selling author, orator, and recording artist Dr. Cornel West. The ...
| Flo Rida Makes History As 'Low (Feat. T-Pain)' Hits No 1
NEW YORK, NY. (Top40 Charts/ Atlantic Records) - "Low (Feat. T-Pain)," the blockbuster hit single from Poe Boy/Atlantic recording artist Flo Rida, has hit No 1 on this week's CHR/Top 40 national airplay chart. The track's massive mainstream success is indeed momentous - "Low" is officially the first-ever ...
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