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July 2, 2008
SMC PLEDGES ALLEGIANCE TO KILLER MIKE & GRIND TIME OFFICIAL...
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Killer Mike and his Atlanta based label, Grind Time Official, have joined forces with Bay Area based record label, SMC Recordings. The first release from this dynamic partnership will be the continuation of Killer Mike’s critically acclaimed Pledge series and will be titled, I Pledge Allegiance To The Grind II, in stores July 8th.
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<br>Killer Mike got his formal introduction when he first appeared on the Outkast single "The Whole World" for which he won a Grammy. Mike then signed to Outkast’s Aquemini label, which was distributed by Columbia Records, and in 2003 released his debut album, "Monster" which went Gold. After a short stay at Big Boi’s label, Purple Ribbon/Virgin, Mike decided it was time for him to make moves on his own and he established Grind Time Official in 2004. With no distribution, Grind Time still made an impact with Killer Mike releases including, “Dec Crack” in 2004, “The Killer” which won the SEA Mixtape of the Year Award in 2005, and “I Pledge Allegiance to The Grind I”, which won Best Street Album at this years Ozone Awards.
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<br>Pledge II boasts an impressive line up of both Southern and Bay Area rappers, which will include appearances by notable legends, 8 Ball and MJG, UGK and Trae, with more to be announced. As he did with “I Pledge Allegiance to The Grind I”, Mike will reunite with producers Chaotic Beats, Heatwave and The D Majors for part II and also will include beats from Marvelous J and The Beat Bullies.
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<br>Killer Mike is excited about teaming up with SMC, about being his own boss and is looking forward to bringing new music to his fans, “If you work hard and grind hard, it will pay off in the end! I was a worker, now I’m a boss!” Will Bronson, co-owner of SMC Recordings, is ready for the 2008 release, “All we wanna do is release great records by dope and refreshing artists– Killer Mike and the Grind Time Official artists embody that. Needless to say, (Killer) Mike is f**king perfect to kick 2008 off with!”
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<br>You can also catch Killer Mike on his web show Super Deluxe – Killer Mike’s Grind Time Sport’s Show - http://www.superdeluxe.com/sd/artist/killer_mike
<br>http://www.myspace.com/grindtimeonline
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July 2, 2008
Bacardi announces talent line-up for unprecedented weekend of musical collaborations at Virgin Festival Toronto...
Building on the success of the BACARDI(R)
<br>B-LIVE(TM) event at last year’s Virgin Festival in Toronto, Bacardi announced that it’s coming back to the Festival to wow concert-goers with headline DJ performances from international superstar, Moby, and Canada’s hometown hero, Deadmau5. The two will perform on the BACARDI B-LIVE stage on Sunday, September 7, 2008. European sensations, Switch and SebastiAn, who have both
<br>been electrifying dance floors around the world, will kick-off BACARDI B-LIVE on Saturday, September 6.
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<br>Today’s announcement adds to the already announced stellar international line-up for Virgin Festival Toronto, set to rock Toronto Island Park on September 6 and 7, 2008. Featuring Oasis, Foo Fighters, Paul Weller, Bloc Party and many others, Virgin Festival is the music event of the summer.
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<br>Stellar Headlining Talent
<br>A 25-country global program of music events, BACARDI B-LIVE features both legendary international and local emerging artists, providing them with the opportunity to join forces and deliver unforgettable performances. Showcasing
<br>the latest DJ trends in electro, dance and mash-up, BACARDI B-LIVE will feature six headliners including:
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<br>- DJ extraordinaire, New York City-based, Moby, who has been performing for over 20 years and his 1999 blockbuster hit, "Play," has sold over 9 million copies worldwide. His latest release from March 2008, entitled "Last Night," has thrilled audiences and critics alike;
<br>- Deadmau5, the Juno-winning, creative ingénue who, in the past year, has risen the ranks to be among the Top 15 DJs in the world as voted
<br> by The DJ List. He is best known for running the gamut of beats
<br> unlike any other and his unique visual style can’t be missed;
<br>- Switch (aka Solid Groove), the UK-based sensation who helped produce M.I.A.’s smash-hit CD in 2007. Dubbed as the one to watch in 2006, Switch has created his own type of innovative jacking house that draws from all the best bits of electronic music;
<br>- Parisian electro DJ, SebastiAn, who amazes dance crowds with his cut-up techniques, funk detonations and break beats. His self-titled demo tape has been played on dance floors around the world;
<br>- Lee Burridge, a UK-based DJ who’s listed among the Top 10 of DJ Magazine’s 2002 Top 100 Poll. With his versatile and unique sound, Lee reads a crowd like no other and plays some of the most mind-boggling, genre-bending and jaw-dropping records audiences are ever likely to hear; and
<br>- Chicago-based duo, Flosstradamus, who have blown away audiences at Coachella and at South by South West. The two have been dominating the dance scene nationwide with their tag-team DJ sets for just over a year and they show no signs of slowing down.
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<br>"Each BACARDI B-LIVE event is tailored to a local audience, but around the world, the result is the same - an unforgettable music performance," said
<br>Steven Sadoff, Brand Manager at Bacardi Canada. "We put everything we’ve got into BACARDI B-LIVE and with unbelievable talent like Moby, SebastiAn and Deadmau5 performing at the Toronto event, we’re sure that this year’s
<br>festival-goers will be blown away."
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<br>Unforgettable Experiences and Performances
<br>The buzz about BACARDI B-LIVE keeps getting louder with today’s news that eight other major acts are also confirmed to get people dancing as they showcase their talents with one-off collaborative performances at this year’s hottest music festival.
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<br>In addition to the six headliners, BACARDI B-LIVE will showcase:
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<br>- Drop the Lime, the undisputed, celebrated NYC Bass Heavy Champion who has been touring the world;
<br>- Canadian duo, Doman and Pettigrew, whose unique sound is also in heavy demand in Central and South America;
<br>- Let’s Go To War, who will offer up a serving of "digital confusion" to the Festival crowd;
<br>- Mario J, a Toronto-based DJ who represents some of the best home-grown talent;
<br>- Sydney Blu, the female sensation who’s been dubbed "Canada’s First Lady of the House";
<br>- Nasty Nav, who has been rocking Toronto dance floors for over 10 years;
<br>- Evan G, who has been electrifying dance floors at literally every club in the city of Toronto with his emphasis on dirty bass lines;
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<br>- Harmonik Rage, the "harmonic" duo who has thrilled crowds in Toronto and beyond.
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<br>The BACARDI B-LIVE experience will feature a multi-level stage where DJs will play all genres of music and infuse their performances with live
<br>instrumentals, a custom live video remix wall, thunderous sound system, and fully stocked BACARDI rum and mojito cocktail bars serving signature drinks custom-mixed for the event. Those of legal drinking age at Virgin Festival
<br>will enjoy a unique vibe at BACARDI B-LIVE - FREE of charge.
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<br>Bacardi’s long-standing history rooted in rhythm dates back to the company’s inception in Santiago de Cuba in 1862, when the company was creating
<br>and sponsoring private and public musical events around the world. BACARDI B-LIVE is the latest example of bringing together a variety of musical styles, sounds and experiences for local audiences.
<br>"Working with Bacardi is a natural fit," said Andrew Bridge, director of Virgin Festivals. "The BACARDI B-LIVE stage adds to the Virgin Festival
<br>experience by delivering a unique combination of music and visuals. With Bacardi’s diverse line-up, concert-goers will not only see some fave acts, but
<br>they’ll be exposed to whole new genres of DJing that they’ll be sure to fall in love with."
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<br>Announcing the line-up is just the first step in creating a one-of-a-kind experience that kicks off the BACARDI B-LIVE buzz that will continue to build until Virgin Festival weekend. Stay tuned for more announcements around unbelievable collaborations that will impress audiences.
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<br>Ticket Availability
<br>The BACARDI B-LIVE tent is FREE and open to Virgin Festival ticket-holders over legal drinking age. Tickets for Virgin Festival are available at www.virginfestival.ca
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June 26, 2008
Smirnoff Ice Beats, Breaks & Culture (July 4 to July 6) Presented by NOW Magazine - Part of World Routes (Presented by RBC)
The fifth anniversary of one of North America’s leading electronic music and culture festivals continues to plug into the latest currents of modern musical expression. This year Smirnoff Ice Beats, Breaks & Culture is taking Electronic music back to the future with a mighty display of Rock and Nu Rave styles! Urban culture will be explored with stellar performances at the fifth edition of the popular Pop, Lock & Load b-boying competition, plus at the new Beats, Breaks & Vogue! event.
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<br>Free all-ages Friday night concerts at the SIRIUS Satellite Radio Stage include the Toronto debut of France Electro Nu Rave outfit Poni Hoax opening for a long-awaited return of Electro Nu Rave quartet Ladytron. The UK based group wind down their worldwide tour here after launching their new album Velocifero. After the concert there is a Ladytron DJ set from Mira, exclusive to their current tour. Also on site, visual onlookers will be mesmerized by MixMotion, a Toronto based VJ crew that mix, cut and scratch video and motion graphics to live music. Celebrating their 10th anniversary, innovative Toronto music label PTR (Public Transit Recordings) pushes urban electronic music boundaries by featuring live performances from LAL, Moonstarr (with Sarah Linhares Karma and Lotus) and Insideamind.
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<br>Free all-ages Saturday night concerts at the SIRIUS Satellite Radio Stage salute two new dynamic duos on the Toronto scene that are attaining cult status and legions of fans worldwide. The Thunderheist Electrocrunk Booty-Bass duo of Toronto MC Isis and Montreal producer/DJ Grahmzilla met by accident online but once they started working together - their unique sound has played headphones and dance floors across North America and Europer, even before the release of their first album! UK based Toronto-born duo Crystal Castles (Ethan Kath and Alice Glass) are taking their Synth-Punk tracks worldwide and manufacturing mayhem with live shows in the UK, Europe, Japan and North America. Over the last two years they have released two 7" inch and one full-length album (Crystal Castles) to widespread acclaim, becoming the first Canadian act ever to grace the cover of NME (New Musical Express). Additional festivsl musical highlights include performances by Toronto Electro Rock outfit Woodhands and the return of NYC Soulful House trio Tortured Soul.
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<br>Internationally acclaimed choreographer/dancer Danielle Polanco (Danninja) is a special guest at the new Beats Breaks and Vogue! event. Danninja, along with vogueing mentor Carlos Ninja, will showcase the modern dance vogue phenomenon, originally created in the underground scenes of the Bronx. Polanco has worked in music videos with some of the industry’s biggest names like Beyonce, Janet Jackson, LL Cool J and Omarion, and recently starred in the major motion picture Step Up 2 – the Final Dance. The event will also feature prominent local voguers from Touch International (House of Monroe) as well Ponytails, Hollywood and Chaka.
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<br>On Saturday and Sunday afternoona the fifth Pop, Lock and Load b-boying competition takes place with the finale at the SIRIUS Satellite Radio Stage. This series of intense battles features crews from Canada and abroad. This unique event is annually seen by thousands of fans with the winner taking home $1500 in prize money. Preceding the Sunday competition is a live performance by London, Ontario based Shad (Kabango) - whose two releases have received critical acclaim for their lyrical finesse and socially conscious rhymes. His most recent release The Prince was nominated for a Juno Award for Rap Recording of the Year. In addition, armed with a keyboard and backed by a wall of pre-assembled midi madness, Katie Stelmanis’ is performing music from her debut Toronto Blocks Recording Club album.
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<br>Beats, Breaks & Culture will also feature a number of other dance events including a street dance showcase from Montreal based act Apolonia and Gadfly, Eight performers will feature various Urban dance styles including waacking and locking. Toronto’s Event Horizon Dance group will also have a number of dancers showcasing street dance and b-boying styles. Famous Toronto-born choreographer and co-founder of Blaze Entertainment, Jae Blaze, shares her love for sound and movement and her expertise in the Hip Hop, Ballet, Jazz, Gumboot and Dancehall genres. Her video credits include artists like Sean Paul’s “Get Busy,” K-OS’s “Superstar Part 0”. She has choreographed/artistically directed promotional tours for Akon, Fergie, Hilary Duff, Nelly Furtado and Nicole Sherzinger (Pussycat Dolls). Also featured are Colombian b-boy crew Style Force – presented with assistance of the Cultural Institute of Bogota.
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<br>Other events include the return of the Long & McQuade Lounge, which features Toronto DJs throughout the weekend and the Canadian film premiere screening of The Upsetter: The Music and Genius of Lee Scratch Perry. Two other high-profile documentary films include; Once Upon a time in the East: Ladytron in China, a chronicle of the group’s “official” visit to China and critically acclaimed Planet B Boy, a look at the growing international break dancing scene. Three films that explore the ideas of borders by focusing on the global domination of electronic music and culture are Mutiny: Asians Storm British Music, Arctic Hip-Hop and Rise - The Story of Rave Outlaw Disco Donnie.
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<br>Other fifth anniversary events include free Retro Haircuts and a Beats, Breaks & Graffiti competition amongst eight aerosol artists. Family events include a spray chalk activity to create a communal audience mural celebrating the festival’s fifth anniversary, as well as a family b-boying dance workshop.
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<br>New to the festival this year is AMP YOUR GAME. Consisting of 80 gaming stations, hundreds of the hottest games, a live DJ, surprise celebrity appearances and a national search for the best gamer in Canada who will join the AMP Energy Pro Team – this event travels all summer long across Canada. For more details go to AMPENERGY.ca
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<br>Harbourfront Centre presents top Canadian and International music artists at each World Routes weekend and select weekdays starting June 17 through September 1. All festivals are FREE and suitable for all ages. Some ticketed events occur. World Routes is presented by RBC. For World Routes 2008, Harbourfront Centre engages an exploration into the idea of borders. Harbourfront Centre is located at 235 Queens Quay West, Toronto, Canada. For more inxxxxxxion and to buy tickets for all events the public can call 416-973-4000 or visit www.harbourfrontcentre.com
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June 23, 2008
MANAFEST RELEASES LATEST ALBUM ‘CITIZENS ACTIV’ OUT JUNE 24...
Following on the heels of the internationally successful album ’Glory,’ Manafest is now set to release his much anticipated follow up album on June 24 with Fontana/Manafest Productions. Taking bits and pieces from his favorite genres of music, producer Adam Messinger, a long time friend of Manafests and producer for – yes - the New Kids On The Block reunion album, layers elements of rock, hip-hop and rap to reach old and new fans alike.
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<br>Since dropping in Japan ‘Citizens Activ’ has sold over 11,000 units in the first week – placing him on the top 10 chart with likes of Madonna, Usher, and Mariah Carey. The video for his first single ’So Beautiful’ was quickly added in rotation on MuchMusic, and Manafest recently returned back to Canada to play a slew of dates here before heading to the USA, Denmark, UK, Ireland, and Sweden.
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<br>“The record is about people taking action in their own lives. We need to be inspired and active in chasing our dreams.” – Manafest
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<br>‘Citizens Activ’ is set to be a summer hit for skate parks, rock bars and ipods everywhere. Check out music and info here: http://www.myspace.com/manafestca
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<br>Tour Dates:
<br>June 23 – Vancouver, BC – Lamplighter
<br>June 24 – Abbotsford, BC – House of James
<br>June 25 – Salmon Arm, BC – Gathering Place
<br>June 26 – Surrey, BC – Peace Portal
<br>June 28 – Pickering, ON – Gathering Place
<br>August 16 – Petawawa, ON – Faithfest
<br>August 25 – Muskoka Woods, ON – Muskoka Woods Camp
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June 19, 2008
Droppin’ Dimez Radio Builds Partnership with UMAC, The Urban Music Association of Canada...
In the continued spirit of community, communication & commitment to excellence, UMAC, The Urban Music Association of Canada, & Droppin’ Dimez Radio have come together with the aim to further promote & develop not only urban music artists in Canada, but the voice & place of women in the culture.
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<br>“UMAC is firm in it’s commitment to serving the underserved & overlooked urban music community in this country. We cannot achieve many of our goals without the help, wisdom & guidance of women, the most loyal buying public in the world & a large part of our mandate for development & change at the Association. The ladies of Droppin’ Dimez play a major role in the growing respect factor we seek to gain for women in this industry,” said Will Strickland, President of UMAC. “The Association continues to secure strategic alliances that strengthen respective positions mutually as well as further individual organizational aspirations.
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<br>Droppin’ Dimez Radio has represented women in hip hop since the show started in 1997.” says Melissa “MelBoogie” Langley, DJ and co-host of the respected all-female radio program, the only one of its kind in Canada. “We’re ecstatic to partner with UMAC and hope we can facilitate the voice of women in music being heard right across the country.”
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<br>The partnership of UMAC & Droppin’ Dimez will begin initially as a cross branding exercise to establish brand identity & recognition, leading to brand loyalty for both organizations. Over the next two years, Droppin’ Dimez & UMAC will mutually support the efforts of each group in a myriad of ways, through seminar/workshop sessions, participation as hosts/DJs for specifically identified events, creation of thematic promotions that aid in the growth & development of not only women in this industry, but the urban music community as a whole & more.
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June 10, 2008
DJ X Presents... LIVE AT THE BBQ !!!! THE REUNION !!!! SUNDAY JUNE 29TH @ THE DRAKE HOTEL...
DJ X Presents... LIVE AT THE BBQ !!!! THE REUNION !!!!
Canada Day Long Weekend
SUNDAY JUNE 29TH
THE DRAKE HOTEL
1150 QUEEN ST. West
HIP HOP HITS FROM THE GOLDEN ERA!!!!
CATERED AFTERNOON SKY PAD BBQ
Starting @ 3pm on the ROOFTOP
10pm in the DRAKE UNDERGROUND
TORONTO HIP HOP HISTORY!!!
THE EXCLUSIVE DJ LINE UP...
DJX (thepowermove/the trauma unit)
MASTERMIND (mastermind street jam energy108)
DJ POWER (nyc/the masterplan show)
SCAM (roots canada/powermove show)
AGILE (brassmunk/bbl)
STARTING FROM SCRATCH (flow 93.5fm)
SOUNDWAVE "CYCLONE 457" (powermove show)
BOOGEYME'N (ota live/flow 93.5)
THE REAL FREQUENCY (flow 93.5fm)
DJ FASE (footwork tuesday's/edumacation/stylistik edeavors 89.5fm)
P-PLUS (real frequency/midday mix)
K-CUT (main source)
PERFORMING LIVE @ 11pm
FRANKENSTIEN
"The Rain is Gone" and “The Pain”
NASTY HOWIE
"Too Much Of Anything Will Make You An Addict"
BISHOP BRIGANTE
Eat The Beat/BET Freestyle Fridays
THRUST
“The Rage ep.” and “Northern Touch”
HOSTED BY JOHN BRONSKI
The Master Plan Show C.I.U.T. 89.5 FM
SECURITY BY CRAIG 'BIG C' MANNIX & FARLEY FLEX
Admit $7/$15 (AFTER 10PM)
Advanced tickets online or
in person at PLAY DE RECORD
This is the fist of 3 Live at the BBQ's THIS SUMMER
JOIN THE LIVE AT THE BBQ FACEBOOK GROUP...
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=19390577530
STAY UPDATED!!!
Peep the Facebook event and invite some friends...
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=32452780824&ref=mf
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June 9, 2008
LATIN URBAN MUSIC’S HOTTEST NEW STAR
GETS READY TO CONQUER THE US
NEW ALBUM “MI SENTIMIENTO/MY FEELING”
“Mi Sentimiento” the debut album from Puerto Rico’s hottest new talents, MJ, has maintained itself at the top of the island’s sales charts for three consecutive weeks. Now, Latin urban music’s most exciting new face prepares for an all-out assault of the continental US.
Even though he is still in the initial stages of what promises to be a long and successful career in music, MJ as already created an immediate impact becoming one of Latin music’s most notable success stories. “He Venido” the first single from his debut album “Mi Sentimiento” hit the radio waves only a few months ago and quickly rose to the top of the playlist of Puerto Rico’s most important radio stations including the #1 position at KQ 105 FM and TOP 5 at Reggaeton 94 FM among others. The music video for the track is already in rotation in the nation’s most important music programming channels.
Besides the success of the smash single, MJ’s popularity has reached across the boards through various high-profile activities in Puerto Rico. He was chosen as the official image of the campaign “Ni una bala mas al aire”(“Not even one more bullet in the air”), presented by “ Organización Frente Unido Contra la Criminalidad de Puerto Rico” an organization that exists to combat crime in P.R. during the later part of 2007. MJ’s talent was also showcased on a level of international interest when he was a primary performer during ex-president Bill Clinton’s recent visit to Puerto Rico.
The album “Mi Sentimiento/My Feeling” offers a fusion of reggaeton, bachata, dances hall, R& B and ballad sounds that combine to create a revolutionary sound unlike anything that Latin music has experienced before. This album was produced by the “Dream Team”: Eliel, Memo and Mambo Kingz. Wisin, half of reggaeton’s most important duo (Wisin y Yandel), collaborated with some of the album’s lyrics and Zion appears as a special guest.
The US version of “Mi Sentimiento” is re-branded “Mi Sentimiento/My Feeling” and was released June 3rd at all US retail locations and digital music stores online. It features 3 unreleased tracks including “She Makes Me Feel” which features one of urban music’s biggest breakout stars Sean Kingston. A video for the song will be filmed in the upcoming week in support of what promises to be one of this year’s biggest crossover hits. The album also features Franco “El Gorilla”, a pop version of the smash hit “He Venido” and 3 videos as bonus content.
After wrapping up extensive promotional activities in Puerto Rico, MJ will visit important markets in the US during the summer of 2008.
MJ “Mi Sentimiento/My Feeling” is available today on CD/Digital/Mobile formats.
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June 3, 2008
NXNE contest
Go to Numb magazine and enter to win a pair of 3-day all access wristbands for NXNE (June 12-15th )http://www.numbmagazine.com/contest.php
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May 30, 2008
WU-TANG AFFILIATES HELL RAZAH AND SHABAZZ TEAM UP AS T.H.U.G. ANGELZ FOR THE JULY 8th BOW OF “WELCOME TO RED HOOK HOUSES”...
Veteran New York-based and Wu-Tang Clan affiliated emcees Hell Razah and Shabazz the Disciple have teamed up under the “T.H.U.G. Angelz” moniker to unveil their July 8th debut release “Welcome To Red Hook Houses” on
renowned indie Babygrande Records.
Best known for their deeply rooted history with The Wu-Tang Clan, including their membership in the seminal Wu-affiliated Sunz of Man, Razah and Shabazz have since appeared on RZA's classic Gravediggaz LP while 2007 saw Razah’s solo debut with the critically acclaimed “Renaissance Child.”
Now, assuming the roles of tour guides, Razah and Shabazz commit to shining a light on the Red Hook housing projects that served as a creative breeding ground for them and many other independent emcees, and in so doing, the duo illuminate the significance of Brooklyn’s famed Red Hook Houses in the development of early/mid nineties’ "golden age" hip-hop.
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May 30, 2008
ILL BILL, DEFARI, APATHY, & MORE JOIN WITH GERMAN PRODUCTION TEAM SNOWGOONS FOR THEIR SOPHOMORE SET “BLACK SNOW”....
Album hits streets June 24th on renowned indie Babygrande Records; first video premiered featuring Reef The Lost Cauze
Amidst critical fanfare and a rapidly expanding US profile, The Snowgoons, the renowned German production team of Det, DJ Illegal, Torben & DJ Waxwork, prepare their sophomore offering, "Black Snow,” featuring a veritable who’s who of the independent hip-hop scene.
Building off of the critical and commercial acclaim of their debut release, 2007’s “German Lugers,” The Snowgoons once again enlist the upper echelon of independent talent for “Black Snow,” including Defari (Dilated Peoples), Killah Priest, Smif-N-Wessun, ILL Bill (Non Phixion & La Coka Nostra), Outerspace, C-Rayz Walz, R.A. The Rugged Man, Apathy, Edo G., Sabac Red (Non-Phixion), Doap Nixon, Reef The Lost Cauze, Sick Jacken, Rasul Allah (Lost Children of Babylon), Scheme (The Molemen), Main Flow, El Da Sensei, Block McCloud, Pace Won, Slaine & many more. With a line-up of features that rivals (and outshines) most independent labels’ rosters, The Snowgoons once again storm the US shores with their distinctive blend of beats paired with the cream of the independent emcee crop.
In connection with the announcement of the release, The ‘Goons unveil the first of multiple videos showcasing the gritty underground stylings
that will define their sophomore entry “Black Snow:” “This Is Where The Fun Stops” featuring Philly’s own Reef The Lost Cauze.
Check for more videos in the ensuing weeks featuring guest emcees from the album…
WATCH “THIS IS WHERE THE FUN STOPS” FEATURING REEF THE LOST CAUZE:
http://www.hiphopcrack.com/viewVideo.hhc?videoId=1050
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May 28, 2008
HMV Canada is celebrating it's 20th anniversary in Canada with the opening of the new 'Store of the Future' HMV at Bloor Street on June 17, 2008...
With 123 stores nationally, providing customers
with a total entertainment experience, HMV Canada is celebrating it's 20th anniversary in Canada with the opening of the new 'Store of the Future' HMV
concept store at Bloor Street on June 17, 2008. The newly designed location will be the first full-fledged 'Store of the Future' to launch in the Canadian market (with 20 additional stores unveiling the new look nationwide throughout
the year).
The store grand opening will feature an 8am breakfast event, inviting consumers to be the first to visit the new space and enjoy coffee and snacks.
The day will be filled with numerous activities; including an official ribbon cutting ceremony, an intimate acoustic performance by British cult hero
Billy Bragg, a Warner Home Video Fool's Gold contest, in addition to numerous giveaways and contests throughout the day. The festivities will continue well into the evening with a glittering, private cocktail reception for the entertainment industry tastemakers from 7pm-10pm that evening.
"We are thrilled to be celebrating 20 years in Canada. This store and its respective features reflect a new, improved, and revamped HMV. This revamped HMV will see us offering a broader range of entertainment products, including: videogames, DVD's, iPod's, books, entertainment focused mobile phones and of course music!" said Humphrey Kadaner, President of HMV Canada. "The new Bloor street store will provide our loyal customers with everything they have come
to expect from HMV, all in a state of the art, contemporary store."
Located at 50 Bloor Street West in Toronto, with a total of 5,900 square feet of retail space, the store re-opening will give consumers an opportunity
to experience a variety of newly expanded features, unique to the new 'Store of the Future' design. Beyond its new store design, other services being introduced in this location include: an interactive "Hub" encompassing 6 iMac
computers featuring easy access to a variety of entertainment and social networking sites, gaming stations, as well as the introduction of a selection
of books and entertainment focused mobile phones.
HMV has proven itself as an innovative leader in Canada since 1986, recognized by Canadian Music Week (CMW) as the Music Retailer of the Year by
the Canadian music industry for 18 consecutive years and also the recipient of 2 Canadian Entertainment Network DVD Awards for Retailer of the Year. HMV Canada continues to expand and adapt to ever-evolving consumer needs and
continues to be a leader in the retail landscape. The store offers customers an interactive shopping experience with their CDs, books, gaming, iPods and DVDs. |
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May 28, 2008
"Welcome to the Toronto, Live Music Capital of North America!" NXNE at YYZ, May 26 - June 13...
Is that the sonic boom of a jet engineŠor the roar of the crowd on the Arrivals level? This year, for the first time EVER, live music is coming to Pearson Airport, courtesy of NORTH BY NORTHEAST (NXNE).
For three weeks beginning May 26, some of the most electrifying new musical artists will perform live in the Arrivals Halls of Terminals 1 and 3 at Pearson International Airport. NXNE AT YYZ features eclectic range of artists spanning all genres, including folk, alt-country, rock and blues. Artists confirmed to play the airport series include THE VIBRANTS (London, UK); GREAT LAKE SWIMMERS (Toronto, ON); RATTLESNAKE CHOIR (Toronto, ON) and 6 DAY RIOT (London, UK). Participating artists, both local and international, are all part of NXNE, Canada's largest music & film festival and conference that runs June 12 - 15 in Toronto.
Bands booked to play NXNE will be flying in from more than 20 countries, including U.S., Iceland, Brazil, India, Scotland, Norway, Japan and South Korea. Music industry reps and fans also travel to Toronto from around the world to check out the performances and films. Toronto Pearson is the gateway to the city and to NXNE, so it was the ideal choice to be the first festival venue to spotlight the fest's talented artists for arriving passengers. Passengers will also be greeted with banners welcoming them to the "Live Music Capital of North America".
NXNE founder and CEO Michael Hollett is thrilled with the partnership: "Presenting live performances at the airport is an accurate reflection of how we're going to saturate the city with music at NXNE 08. This June, fun in Toronto begins right on arrival!"
Lee Petrie, the Greater Toronto Airport Authority's Manager, Cultural Programs, believes that NXNE at YYZ exemplifies what makes the city special. "We want Toronto Pearson to be the starting point for everything that is Toronto. International, innovative, diverse, multicultural - we have it all, and the experience starts at the airport."
This year, NXNE's programming expands beyond the clubs and into public spaces throughout the city, from the airport to the island. Visit www.nxne.com for a complete list of bands, venues and films.
The North by Northeast (NXNE) Music and Film Festival & Conference is a myth-busting, adrenaline-fuelled music and film festival that takes over Toronto for four days every June. The Music Festival is recognized worldwide as the place for fans to see breakout performances from great bands at intimate venues and for musicians to get vital international exposure. The Film Festival features the planet's most eclectic schedule of music-related films--concert classics to indie docs, from Rio to Rwanda. And the Conference puts music insiders and veterans alongside next-generation thought leaders and cyber-punk upstarts who are defining the industry for the digital age. Catch the 14th annual North by Northeast Music and Film Festival & Conference, June 12-15, 2008 at over 50 venues in downtown Toronto. Visit www.nxne.com to buy your Festival pass and for more detailsŠand be sure to check out NXNE on Facebook, MySpace, and YouTube! | |
