R.I.P.: Def Jam Recording Artist K-Ruger Passed Away in the Early Afternoon of Monday September 19th 2005
(BCD MUSIC GROUP INC) - Def Jam / Str8Lace Records recording artist K-Ruger passed away Monday September 19th 2005 in the early afternoon. At the time of going to press, the full details of his death were still undisclosed. Str8Lace Records President Demetrius Peterson stated that the death of K-Ruger ...
| Toni Braxton Returns With New Album 'Libra' Due Out On September 27, 2005
NEW YORK (Universal Records/ www.universalrecords.com) - Multiple platinum and Grammy winning superstar Toni Braxton is as eager as her fans to release her sixth studio album Libra, on the Blackground/Universal banner, on September 27th. Joined by star producers such as Scott Storch and Vincent Herbert, ...
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T.I. Teams Up With 'Heal the Hood' & Boost Mobile's RockCorps
NEW YORK (By Sydney Margetson/ Atlantic Records) - Grand Hustle/Atlantic recording artist T.I. has teamed up with a handful of organizations, including David Banner's "Heal the Hood" and Boost Mobile's RockCorps, to provide aid to those still suffering from Hurricane Katrina's devastation. The Atlanta-based ...
| Destiny's Greatest Hits
LONDON, UK (Sony Music Entertainment UK) - Destiny's Child are ready to hit you with their brand new Greatest Hits album, out on 21st November. All the smashes are on there as well as three new songs. The first single, 'Stand Up For Love', drops on the 7th of November. 1. Stand Up For Love - (new single) ...
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Jay-Z Strikes Back at PowerhouseE 2005: OPERATION TAKEOVER
NEW YORK,NY (Power 105.1) - Power 105.1 (WWPR-FM), New York's Number One for Hip Hop & R&B, will host its POWERHOUSE 2005: OPERATION TAKEOVER concert on Thursday, October 27, 2005, 8:00 p.m. at the Continental Airlines Arena, East Rutherford, NJ. History will be made as Jay-Z takes the stage for an ...
| John Legend Announces Sideshow In Melbourne
SYDNEY, AU. (SONY BMG Music Entertainment) - Fans of sweet, soulful sounds are in for a treat in Melbourne - piano-playing R&B star John Legend has announced a one-time only headline gig on September 26 at the Mercury Lounge. John will also be touring Australia as a special guest of funked up hip hoppers ...
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In Months Before Prison, Rapper Lil' Kim Became a 'Workaholic Zombie' In Studio
NEW YORK, NY (Newsweek)- Rapper Lil' Kim tells Newsweek that after she was sentenced in July to a 366-day prison term, she became a "workaholic zombie" in the recording studio, since she has no idea what to expect after she gets out. "It's been nonstop since the day I found out," says the rapper, whose ...
| Russell Simmons Joins Honorary Committee for Fourth Annual Daniel Pearl Music Days Series; International Network of Musicians Promotes
Los Angeles, CA. (Rochon Perry) - The Daniel Pearl Foundation announced today that Russell Simmons, co-founder of Def Jam Recordings, the "godfather of hip hop", and the Chairman of The Foundation for Ethnic Understanding, has joined the Honorary Committee for Daniel Pearl Music Days 2005 (www.musicdays.org), ...
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Mississippi Rap Icon David Banner 'Heals the Hood' With Benefit Concerts to Aid Hurricane Katrina Victims
NEW YORK (SRC/Universal) - Southern rap icon David Banner continues to explode at radio with his new smash hit single, "Play". The song now has a radio audience of close to 90 million with "Play," from his much anticipated album Certified, due in stores September 20. The song is currently No 3 on ...
| Pitbull Headlines Phoenix Hot Import Nights in Special One-Night Appearance at Cricket Pavilion
IRVINE, Calif. (Vision Entertainment) - Vision Entertainment brings the 2005 XM Satellite Radio Hot Import Nights (HIN) tour to the Phoenix Cricket Pavilion October 15. HIN Phoenix will feature Pitbull headlining the entertainment, with Power 92.3 bringing hip hop's best music to the Pavilion. The show ...
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Los Angeles Hip-Hop Summit on Financial Empowerment Set for September 17, 2005
NEW YORK, NY. (Hip-Hop Summit Action Network) - The Hip-Hop Summit Action Network's 2005 Financial Empowerment National Tour is set to land in Los Angeles on Saturday, September 17, 2005 at the Wiltern Theater, located at 3790 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. The Summit is ...
| I-66 Entertainment Releases the First all Holy Hip Hop Remix CD
Atlanta, GA - Atlanta based gospel record company I-66 Entertainment has just released the first 'never-to-be-done' before all remix Holy Hip Hop Compilation CD. This all-star eclectic blend of sounds consists of both national and underground recording artists in Holy Hip Hop & Contemporary Gospel ...
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Phree Soul Delivers Funk Music To Inspire And Make You Dance
(Creativity in Music) - Niobium LLC, a Bay Area independent music recording company, recently released two spectacular CDs from the band PHREE SOUL. The first CD, "Inspiration", should inspire you, make you dance and cry, and bring you closer to loved ones and friends. A spiritual journey of sounds ...
| Corey Parker Releases 'Born Funky' Maxi Single/Live DVD & Begin US Showcase Tour
New York, NY. (Creativity in Music) - As a follow-up to his 2004 Independent Music Award nominated debut CD, "Subliminal Souls", Corey Parker's new Maxi-Single/Live DVD (Feat. Maceo Parker) - "BORN FUNKY" has been released to worldwide airplay and rave music reviews. Listeners can visit www.coreyparker.net ...
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Independant Music Reaches New High
ATLANTA, GA. (Atlanta Music Produsction PR) - Amp Camp, an urban R&B/Hip Hop band from Atlanta, GA, is about to turn a new page in the history of non-mainstream music marketing. Their current CD "The Arrival" is expected to ship it's 70,000th unit through an independently promoted web site this month. ...
| Little Brother Raises Curtain on 'The Minstrel Show'; Acclaimed Label Debut Arrives Today
NEW YORK, NY (Atlantic Records) - "THE MINSTREL SHOW," the eagerly anticipated new album from ABB/Atlantic recording group Little Brother, arrives in stores today, September 13th. The wildly imaginative collection follows the Durham, North Carolina-based hip-hop trio's critically acclaimed 2003 debut, ...
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Avant, Universal Music's R&B Recording Sensation Visits IMPACT210
NEW YORK (IMPACT210, Impact210.com) - The Magazine got up close and personal with Universal Music recording artist Avant when he stopped by their offices earlier this week. He will be featured in an upcoming issue of IMPACT210: The Magazine, www.impact210themagazine.com. After making his professional ...
| T.I., Fat Joe, Young Jeezy, Paul Wall, Slim Thug & More Headline Free Concert Hosted by Lil Jon
NEW YORK (By Tim Sullivan/ Dan Klores Communications) - You say you want a revolution? This summer Boost Mobile RockCorps challenged the notion of America's so-called "age of declining volunteerism" and young people around the nation answered the call. As a reward for their efforts, and celebration ...
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Charlie Wilson aka Uncle Charlie in-Store Signing at J&R Music World September 13, 2005
NEW YORK (Jive Records) - Charlie Wilson founding member/lead singer of The Gap Band and everyone's favorite "Uncle" will be signing copies of his Jive debut album "Charlie, Last Name Wilson" on September 13, 2005 at 12:30PM at J&R Music World in NYC (23 Park Row Place). The track listing is as follows: ...
| Destiny's Child Preview Brand New Song!
Sydney, AUSTRALIA (SONY BMG Music Entertainment) - R&B megastars Destiny's Child played their final show on Saturday night, but it's not the last we'll be hearing from the fabulous Beyonce, Kelly and Michelle - the girls will be releasing a best of in late October and it'll feature a brand new track ...
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