R&B Superstar Usher: Evolution 8701 - Live in Concert highly anticipated DVD featuring exclusive Behind the Scenes Footage available November 19
NEW YORK (Eagle Rock Entertainment/ www.usherworld.com) - Eagle Rock Entertaiment, a division of London-based Eagle Rock Entertainment Ltd., unleashes the home video and DVD debut of Usher: Evolution 8701-Live In Concert. The spectacular live performance from the Grammy Award-Winning, multi-platinum ...
| New No Limit, in conjunction with Koch Vision present 'Decisions,' the latest and most dramatic DVD from rap impresario Master P. on October 5th
LOS ANGELES (J. Goldstein PR) - Combining compelling plot twists and storylines, Decisions is steeped in age-old themes of good vs. evil with unforgettable characters making important and life altering decisions. Decisions is the latest offering from Master P, one of hip-hops most creative talents. ...
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Anthony B. releases 'Ivan' to uplift Jamaicans and provide relief for victims of the storm
KINGSTON, Jamaica (Pyramid Records) - Renowned reggae artist, lyricist and social commentator Anthony B has recorded a single called 'Ivan' after his beloved home of Jamaica felt the devastating effects from one of the mightiest hurricanes this season. In Anthony's words, 'Musically, I don't want to ...
| Koch Records to release 'Chronicles' on Oct.5th
NEW YORK (KOCH Records) - KOCH Records is happy to announce the release of Chronic*les, a collection of '70s funk and soul tracks that inspired the hip hop classics, Dr. Dre's The Chronic and NWA's Straight Outta Compton. The collection will be released on October 5th. Both The Chronic and Compton were ...
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Nelly's 'Sweat' and 'Suit' sell over 400,00 first week!
NEW YORK (Top40 Charts) - Nelly's "Sweat" & "Suit" the first two albums by one Hip-Hop artist to drop on the same day, are on pace to sell over 400,000 each during their first week in stores. The albums are expected to debut at No 1 & No 2 next week. The sales of both albums are powered by the Neptunes ...
| Akon locks up the Radio Charts with hit single 'Locked Up'
NEW YORK (SRC/Universal/Motown Records) -Akon's "Locked Up" is a bona fide radio hit. The man Spin magazine describes as a "butter smooth outsider" is gearing to lock up mainstream radio charts with his smash hit single. The gritty R&B singer claims the No 5 spot on Rhythm Crossover and holds down the ...
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Eminem gets naked!
NEW YORK (Top40 Charts/ Eminem Fans Website) - Eminem reportedly appears in his upcoming video wearing nothing but a strategically placed tube-sock. The clip is for the track "Nothing", the first single from the rapper's upcoming album "Encore". The disc is currently scheduled for a November 15 release ...
| Kevin Lyttle turns to Gold; Soca sensation receives first RIAA Certification; 'Turn Me On' lights up Top Ten for Ten Weeks
NEW YORK (Atlantic Records) - "KEVIN LYTTLE," the self-titled Atlantic debut album from the St. Vincent native, has been certified gold by the RIAA for U.S. in excess of half a million units. The acclaimed collection - which last month made an extraordinary No 8 debut on the Billboard 200 - is the most ...
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Wade Love releases 'Feelin Real Good'
LOS ANGELES (www.musicianspromote.com/ www.wadelove.com) - Wade Love is a talented musician and songwriter influenced by some of the most memorable musicians in recent history. Wade Love has performed with such greats as Mary Wilson of The Supremes, Stephen Stills of Crosby Stills and Nash, and a whole ...
| Acclaimed R&B great Cuba Gooding slated to release new album 'Begin With The Family'
NEW YORK (Irie Records/ www.irierecords.com) - Everybody plays the fool sometime, but not Cuba Gooding. Having just completed a successful national tour, Cuba Gooding is on top of things now as much as ever. With Begin With The Family, his new album on Irie Records (slated for release on September 21, ...
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Rick James death due to heart attack, drugs
NEW YORK (Rick James Fans Website) - Autopsy shows that Rick James' heart attack may have been brought on by a cocktail of at least nine drugs that were found in his system, coroners said today. The artist, best known for his 1981 hit Super Freak, died in Los Angeles on August 6 at the age of 56, leaving ...
| Whitney & Clive reunite
LAS VEGAS, NV. (J Records) - Superstar recording artist Whitney Houston is reuniting with long time mentor and producer music impresario Clive Davis to begin work on her 7th studio album for Davis' Arista Records. Davis, who discovered Houston, was honored Wednesday evening (September 15, 2004) at the ...
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Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Nominees The O'Jays to release 'Imagination' September 28; First new album in three years from R&B legends currently in their 43rd year as recording artists
NEW YORK (Sanctuary Urban Records Group) - Sanctuary Urban Records Group is pleased to announce the September 28 release of IMAGINATION, the first album of new music in three years from the incomparable and legendary O'Jays. The announcement comes just two days after The O'Jays received their 2004 Rock ...
| The Miami sound's new wave: Carribbean queen Trini turns up the heat with a pair of hit singles
MIAMI, FL. (Empire MusicWerks) - Miami's got a brand new sound and Trinidad darling Trini is not only riding the wave, but creating it, too. South Florida-based Empire MusicWerks released a pair of singles back in July that Trini recorded, and it's been a slow-sultry burn ever since. Trini's cover of ...
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Introducing one of New York's hottest underground Hip hop groups: K.O.C. – 'Kings of The Castle'
NEW YORK (www.kingzofdacastle.com) - Kings Of The Castle (K.O.C.), a five-man hip hop group reigning from Castle Hill Housing projects in the notorious South Bronx is comprised of, Remo Da Rapstar, OneMan Gang, Ty Skrilla, S-1 and Hocus who's street savvy and one of a kind personalities have gained ...
| R&B Superstar Gerald Levert koins client roster of South Florida Public Relations & Entertainment marketing company
MIAMI, FL. (Russ Agency PR) - The Russ Agency (TRA) has announced the addition of R&B Superstar Gerald Levert to its celebrity client roster. Headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, TRA specializes in public relations and entertainment marketing. South Florida has quickly become a new force within music, ...
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Ruben Studdard to release contemporary inspirational album on November 2nd!; The J Records release is follow-up to 2003 double platinum debut 'Soulful'; First single 'I Need an Angel' written and produced by R. Kelly goes to radio on October 4th
NEW YORK (J Records/BMG) - J Records will release the first inspirational album by 'American Idol' 2003 winner Ruben Studdard on November 2nd, with the lead single, "I Need An Angel," written and produced by award-winning hit maker R. Kelly to go to radio on October 4th. The yet-untitled album includes ...
| Nelly's Sweat and Suit in stores today!
NEW YORK (Universal Records) - Three-time Grammy winning artist Nelly makes history today as he becomes the first rapper ever to release two separate albums, Sweat and Suit, on the same day. Sweat, leading off with the Neptunes-produced club hit, "Flap Your Wings," and "Tilt Ya Head Back" with Christina ...
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Jeru The Damaja hits hard with new single!
NEW YORK (www.thedamaja.com) - "Rap Wars", the latest single from Jeru the Damaja's 'Divine Design,' is a continuation of Damaja legacy of authentic street rap style. This 12" features an exclusive bonus single, "Don't Get It Twisted", with a guest appearance from Lil'Dap (aka Big Dap) from the Group ...
| Seattle super producer Jake One rocks with De La Soul, E-40, and more participating in beat society, September 18th in NYC!
NEW YORK (Jake One Website) - 2004 has been incredibly busy for production heavyweight Jake One! Coming fresh off of a 2003 run with the likes of G-Unit, Rasco, and Rah Digga, he graced projects in early 2004 from Encore, Gift Of Gab, Planet Asia, L'Roneous, Kardinal Offishall and Vast Aire with his ...
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