Famed Hip-hop trio Digable Planets reunite!
NEW YORK (www.ladybugmecca.com) - After 10 years, famed hip hop trio Digable Planets are set to reunite. They had momentarily gone the way of other feel good groups of the early 90's. 'Whatever happened to? (e.g. Arrested Development, Jodeci,??) 'They need to get back together!". There have been a ...
| Producer, Remixer Phil Garcia remixes Beyonce's hit 'Baby Boy'
NEW YORK (www.philgarcia.net) - Rave reviews, as this remix delivers high energy and hard electronica elements. Phil Garcia also known as 'DJ Phillie G' who produces and engineers dance and hip hop artists has incorporated Ableton's new remix tool 'Live 4' into his studio arsenal. Phil is founder and ...
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Chingy's 'Powerballin' with Janet Jackson, Lil' Wayne, David Banner, Nate Dogg, R. Kelly, G.I.B., Bun B and Ziggy on follow up to his triple platinum Jackpot
NEW YORK (Capitol Records) - Triple Platinum rapper Chingy is joined by a stellar crew on his sophomore album, Powerballin', which will be released by Capitol Records on November 16. Janet Jackson, Lil' Wayne, David Banner, Nate Dogg, R. Kelly, G.I.B., Bun B and Ziggy are among the artists featured ...
| Brandy serenades The Bachelor - Wedneday
LOS ANGELES (Atlantic Records) - Calling all Brandy fans (and reality TV addicts): On Wednesday, September 29th the chart-topping chanteuse will make an intimate appearance on the second episode of the hit series "The Bachelor." Who better to serenade the looking-for-love singles than the sexy, soulful ...
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Ying Yang Twins give fans a reprise of platinum album with 'My Brother & Me'
NEW YORK (TVT Records) - The Atlanta-based kings of the club circuit, the Ying Yang Twins have ridden their zany, cartoonish personas, signature "hahn" call-and-response, witty lyrics and Grade-A production to the top of the charts. On November 2, 2004, TVT Records will release the crunktastic CD/DVD ...
| Hip Hop Artist Introduces New Musical Standard 'N-Free'
NEW YORK (www.nunayufake.com/nfree) - Hip-hop artist Omega Johnson (a/k/a OJ) will release his brand new CD called "The Blackbird" early next year. The album introduces a new musical standard developed by Omega: N-Free. The standard excludes usage of the words "n---er", "n---a", or similar terms except ...
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Hip-Hop Artist, 'Gift', Performs At The Britney Spears Foundation
NEW YORK (K-Street Records) - K-Street Records newest Hip-Hop phenomenon, known as 'Gift', was recently invited to perform at the Britney Spears Foundation. The show took place on September 15, 2004 and much to the delight of all the screaming teenage fans, 'Gift' performed his arsenal of songs from ...
| Rocksteady Crew's 'Artson' debuets with Planet Asia, Tash, Q-Unique, Wildchild, and Craig G
NEW YORK (www.soundclick.com/bands/5/artsonmusic.htm) - When people first heard Artson they didn't know what to think. It was like Hip Hop meets spoken word with a Latino - Native American twist. And if that wasn't enough, guest appearances by artist like Tash, Planet Asia, and Craig G have made this ...
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World famous Rock Steady Crew to receive VH1 Hip Hop honors award
NEW YORK (www.rocksteadycrew.com) - On October 3, 2004 the Rock Steady Crew will be recognized alongside some of Hip Hop's most legendary stars at the VH1 Hip Hop Honors Awards. The show, which will air on October 12th on VH1, will be hosted by Mos Def and Vivica A. Fox. Other awards will be presented ...
| Shawnna, the first lady of Disturbing Tha Peace, releases debut solo album 'Worth Tha Weight' September 28, 2004
NEW YORK (Island Def Jam Music Group) - On September 28th 2004, Shawnna, the rapid-fire lyricist from Ludacris' Disturbing Tha Peace crew, will release her debut solo album, "Worth Tha Weight." The long awaited album features the chart topping hit single, "Shake Dat Sh**" which features her Disturbing ...
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Geri King's music featured in JCPenney download promotion
NEW YORK (Nuendo Music/ www.nuendomusic.com) - Nuendo Music Group Recording Artist Geri King has her new single 'Tears You'll Never See' featured in a JC Penney MP3 Player Giveaway promotion. The JC Penney MP3 Player Giveaway campaign marks the third time this year that Geri King has been featured ...
| Son of singer Chaka Khan arrested on murder charge
LOS ANGELES (Chaka Khan Fans Website) - Damien Holland, the son of legendary singer Chaka Khan, was arrested for murder Friday night by Los Angeles police. Holland, 25, was taken into custody for allegedly killing a man at Holland's apartment complex. Police say Holland and the victim, an 18-year-old ...
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Afrika Bambaataa releases new album 'Dark Matter: Moving At The Speed Of Light'
NEW YORK (www.ZuluNation.com) - The Master of Records, Afrika Bambaataa has Once Again Found The Perfect Beat! From his trademark Electro-Funk to bouncy DC Go-Go to Drum & Bass and beyond, Dark Matter Moving at the Speed of Light captures the essence of Afrika Bambaataa's sound. Bambaataa sets the ...
| Univision recording sensation Jae-P and Senator Richard Alarcon bring hope (
LOS ANGELES (Univision PR) - Honorable Senator Richard Alarcon Joins Gold Recording Latin Hip Hop Artist In The Anticipated Release of "Esperanza" WHAT: Album Release and Press Conference for Jae-P's New Album WHO: Honorable Senator Richard Alarcon and Latin Hip Hop recording sensation Jae-P join forces ...
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New Eight76 CD, Retrorespeck, in stores September 28, 2004
NEW YORK (Eight76 Records) - Eight76 Records proudly announces their brand new CD release, a various artists tribute entitled RETRORESPECK. The cornerstone concept of the project is taking classic songs and bringing them right into today's sound. The CD features the talents of the "First Lady of Song" ...
| 'Dirty Dawg Recordz' Chicano rap artist 'Big Rich Tha Don' incorporates management deal with 'Latin Nation Kreations' of San Diego (CA)
LOS ANGELES (Dirty Dawg Recordz/ www.soundclick.com/bands/9/bigrichmusic.htm) - CEO & FOUNDER "Paula Casas" is on a crusade to give the "Hip-Hop" world a taste of what is to come in the "NEAR" future. Paula Casas is well known as a "LATIN ACTIVIST" in her community and has worked with "Organizations" ...
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Hottest new artist from Skygod performing live
LOS ANGELES (Skygod Entertainment/ www.skygodent.com) - Hottest new artist from Skygod performing live. Presenting—east coast & west coast music rap, dirty south rap, independent hip-hop rap, hardcore hip hop rap, commercial rap for international & underground hip hop fans & listeners. Skygod ...
| Waxploitation Records signs KutMasta Kurt; will release Redneck Olympics CD
LOS ANGELES (Waxploitation Records) - Waxploitation Records, a leading label for hip hop and electronic music, announced today it has inked a deal to release the upcoming KutMasta Kurt album titled Redneck Olympics. KutMasta Kurt is the legendary artist/producer/DJ best known for his work with Kool ...
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Sleeping Dog Records new release: Sharon Lewis & Under The Gun 'Everything Is Gonna Be Alright'
CHICAGO, IL. (Sleeping Dog Records/ www.sleepingdogrecords.com) - Sleeping Dog Records is pleased to announce the release of Sharon Lewis & Under The Gun's debut effort: 'Everything Is Gonna Be Alright.' Traditional Chicago blues vocalist Sharon Lewis (Texas Fire) meets blues/rock journeymen Under ...
| New Jersey Hip-Hop Summit draws over 800,000 Young People through first statewide Hip-Hop Summit webcast
TRENTON, NJ (JLM PR/ www.hsan.org) - Hip-Hop impressario and Hip-Hop Summit Action Network (HSAN) Chairman Russell Simmons, Reverend Run of RUN DMC, Dr. Benjamin Chavis, President/CEO of HSAN, Jeff Johnson, HSAN Vice President and a number of hip-hop artists joined New Jersey Attorney General Peter ...
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