New Hip-Hop, Reggaeton-Style Group Called 'Still Alive' Is Taking Latin America By Storm
Colombia (Top40 Charts/ Patron Records) - The band called Still Alive, a popular Columbian group that's taking Latin America by storm, announces the release of its new single "Lady" worldwide along with a hot new video on August 25TH. With a blend of Hip-Hop style music with a Reggaeton flavor, which ...
| Boombox ATX CD Release September 7, 2007
Austin, TX. (Top40 Charts/ Boombox ATX Official Website) - Ivan Neville's favorite Austin band, Boombox ATX, the underground hip-hop phenomenon, is releasing their long awaited first CD "Feel the Boombox" September 7, 2007 at a CD release party at the Parish. The stellar, diverse band, who has managed ...
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25th Anniversary of the Pioneering Basketball and Hip-Hop Song 'NBA Rap' (1982)
Boston, MAS. (Top40 Charts/ Def Jam Records) - 25 years ago during the year 1982 the culture of basketball and hip-hop was not on the radar screen outside of urban neighborhoods. The 2 entities were becoming part of everyday life for teenage kids and young adults who were being influenced by the new ...
| 'Ode To Cheese' is the Cat's Meow
Los Angeles, CA. (Top40 Charts/ Circadian Rhythms Corporation) - Circadian Rhythms Corporation has officially released "Ode To Cheese," an exciting new hip hop music video about a cool cat's love for cheese that morphs into an obsessive addiction. Now on YouTube and set to take the internet by storm, ...
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Stevie Wonder to Serve as Grand Marshal for the Sharp AQUOS 500 at California Speedway
LOS ANGELES, CA. (Top40 Charts/ California Speedway) - Twenty-five time Grammy Award inner, Stevie Wonder, will serve as Grand Marshal of California Speedway's Sharp AQUOS 500 to be held on September 2, 2007, Speedway President Gillian Zucker announced today. Wonder will announce the, "Gentlemen, Start ...
| KEYSHIA COLE To Perform National Anthem During 'NFL Opening Kickoff 2007 Presented By Sprint'
SANTA MONICA, CA. (Top40 Charts/ Geffen Records) - Rock & Roll, R&B and gospel soul will fill the RCA Dome during the "NFL OPENING KICKOFF 2007 PRESENTED BY SPRINT" on Thursday, September 6. Award-winning R&B singer-songwriter KEYSHIA COLE will be joined by Ft. Wayne, Indiana's VOICES OF UNITY YOUTH ...
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Black Entertainment Television Premieres SUN AKA GEISHA's New Music Video 'China Wine'
LOS ANGELES, CA. (Top40 Charts/ SUN) - On Friday, August 17, 2007 BET premiered SUN AKA GEISHA's first music video "China Wine" off her much anticipated North American debut album which is executive produced by Wyclef Jean. The single was co-written by SUN and Wyclef Jean who also sings and appears ...
| Ky-Mani Marley to Star in BET Reality Series
ALBANY, NY. (Top40 Charts/ AAO Music) - AAO Music, Inc., the home of REALITY and its label partners, Vox Music Group and Purfek Storm Productions, are excited to announce that BET Networks has selected Ky-Mani Marley to star in a brand new reality series. The show called Living The Life of Marley ...
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John Cook Brings Harmony To Hip Hop With Debut Album
Brooklyn, NY. (Top40 Charts/ Alliant Records) - Over the years, turning tragedy to triumph has been a common thread amongst some of the most gifted artists. While lyricist John Cook may not carry himself with the tough exterior of rappers in today's market, he is infinitely aware of the harshest struggles ...
| Prince is King of England!
LONDON, UK. (Top40 Charts/ TickEx) - TickEx (www.tickex.com), Britain's top new-generation vertical search engine, announced today the top ten online searches for live events in the UK for the past week. More than two million event tickets are now searchable through TickEx's highly targeted Web site. ...
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New International Hip-Hop Blog Set To Launch
Brooklyn, NY. (Top40 Charts/ Flight808) - The Audible Treats team has rolled up its collective sleeves once again to reveal Flight808.com, a blog showcasing music, videos, and happenings from all corners of the global hip-hop community. Flight808.com will set off on an expedition through the six habitable ...
| 'Hip-Hop Cash Kings' Debuts on Forbes
NEW YORK, NY. (Top40 Charts/ Forbes.com) - Forbes.com today published 'Forbes' Top 20 Hip-Hop Cash Kings,' available online at www.forbes.com/hiphop. Forbes and E! Entertainment teamed up for a one-hour special about the list, which will premiere on Saturday, August 18, at 6:00 p.m. ET. The E! TV special ...
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Gospel Fest 2007 On August 25, Chabot Stadium Inside Six Flags Discovery Kingdom 1001 Fairgrounds Plaza Vallejo
Fairgrounds Plaza Vallejo, CA. (Top40 Charts/ Gospel Fest) - Gospel Fest 2007 takes place on Saturday, August 25, 2007, at Chabot Stadium inside Six Flags Discovery Kingdom at 1001 Fairgrounds Plaza Vallejo, California. The California Gospel Fest is the Bay Area's largest outdoor gospel event of its ...
| Timbaland eBay Auction Takes MTV'S Staying Alive Foundation Sky High
New York, NY. (Top40 Charts/ Interscope Records) - There are only 4 more days to dust off your wallet and log on to an exclusive eBay charity auction where fans have been bidding on an exclusive package to attend the 2007 MTV Video Music Awards and meet world famous songwriter and producer Timbaland. ...
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Grammy Award Nominated Producer Chico Bennett and Indie Darling Brig Feltus Launch Captive Libertine Label
Los Angeles, CA. (Top40 Charts/ Captive Libertine Records) - Grammy award winning Chico Bennett and Indie Darling Brig Feltus have announced the launch of Captive Libertine Recordings, LLC. Their first release, Brig Feltus' debut 'Love and Light Vol.1', is slated for Sept. 4 among major retailers statewide. ...
| DJ Khaled's New Single 'I'm So Hood,' No 1 Most Added at Urban Radio
NEW YORK, NY. (Top40 Charts/ KOCH Records) - Miami radio personality and Terror Squad/KOCH recording artist DJ Khaled has the No 1 most added single at Urban Radio this week with 33 adds on "I'm So Hood," the 2nd single from Khaled's new album "We The Best." "I'm So Hood" features T-Pain, Trick Daddy, ...
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Hurricane Chris Goes Platinum With 'A Bay Bay' Ringtones
Los Angeles, CA. (Top40 Charts/ J/Polo Grounds Music) - Fix your face playa because it's official! Having claimed the No. 2 position on Billboard's Mastertone chart for 6 straight weeks with over 1.2 million tones sold to date, Hurricane Chris' "A Bay Bay" has migrated from Shreveport, LA (aka "Ratchet ...
| Plies Lights It Up on the Billboard 200: 'THE REAL TESTAMENT' Makes Stunning Chart Debut as 'Shawty' Heats Up the Charts
NEW YORK, NY. (Top40 Charts/ Atlantic Records) - Big Gates/Slip-N-Slide/Atlantic recording artist Plies has made an explosive chart debut with his debut album, "THE REAL TESTAMENT." The collection - which features the blockbuster hit single, "Shawty (Feat. T-Pain)" - entered the Billboard 200 at No ...
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DJ Premier, Nick Cannon, Paul Stewart, Spinderella, Lil Fizz, QD III, Jelly Roll Lend Their Support to 1600 Avenue & At-Risk Youth
LOS ANGELES, CA. (Top40 Charts/ Hip Hop Leaders Conference) - This past weekend over 100 at-risk youth from Los Angeles, the San Francisco Bay Area, and United Kingdom experienced personal instruction in a variety of workshops hosted by celebrities; Nick Cannon who incorporated his, Stop Hating campaign, ...
| Matured Rapper Lil Fizz of B2K, Wins Approval of Popular Magazine Hip Hop Weekly
LOS ANGELES, CA. (Top40 Charts/ Fo Reel Entertainment) - Adding to its growing success after charting in the top 5 downloaded albums its first week out, Lil Fizz's digital EP "Pay Day" continues to gain momentum. This week the former B2K boy band member received a HOT vote in the album review section ...
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