Naughty by Nature Tour Continues

Naughty by Nature To Perform Remaining Confirmed Shows on the 20 Years of “Hip Hop Hooray” Tour with All Three Members.

Despite the current controversy in regards to the future of Naughty by Nature, all previously confirmed tour dates will go on as scheduled. Treach, Vin Rock and Kay Gee will perform at these shows.

New Music Seminar: Building The $100 Billion Music Business- Join The Discussion June 9-11 NYC

BUILDING THE 100 BILLION DOLLAR MUSIC BUSINESS AT THE NEW MUSIC SEMINAR

“It’s not just about stopping piracy, it’s about building a $100 billion business” – Tom Silverman

Join NMS on June 9-11 at New Yorker Hotel

 

(New York, NY May 20, 2013)- New Music Seminar is back on June 9-11 in New York City, ready to tackle the challenge of building the 100 billion dollar music business.

 

Earlier this year, NMS Founder and Executive Director Tom Silverman hosted the “Building the $100 Billion Music Business,” panel at Midem bringing together executives from Samsung, Spotify, YouTube and Sony Music to address the issues and potentials concerning the interplay between new technology platforms and the music industry. That panel started the conversation for the more intensive discussions that will take place at NMS 2013. 150 music industry visionaries and leaders including Atlantic Records Chairman & CEO, Craig Kallman; Spotify VP of US Ad Sales, Brian Benedik; Virgin Records COO, Ron Fair; SoundExchange President Michael Huppe; RCA President, Tom Corson; The Windish Agency President, Tom Windish; Glassnote Records Founder & President, Daniel Glass; Pledge Music Founder & CEO Benji Rogers; and Fox Rothschild LLP Partner, Michael Reinert will gather to explore the new and developing ways in which the record business can work with technology and digital services to create revenue growth for both industries.

Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival Announces Media Partnership with Mass Appeal

…. For Immediate Release …. Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival Announces Media Partnership with Mass Appeal Includes original content featuring Brooklyn and the faces behind BHF. Brooklyn, NY May 20, 2013 The Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival is proud to announce its partnering with Mass Appeal. Acting as both Media and Creative Partners, Mass Appeal will collaborate with the 9th annual event to produce Brooklyn-centric web series, limited edition festival merchandise, a unique live experience and more.   Mass Appeal was founded in 1996 by then-graffiti writers Sire and Stren, as a ‘zine dedicated to the culture and lifestyle that inspired them; Hip-Hop. The magazine’s name was derived from the infamous Gangstarr song, and found their roots in Brooklyn on the same block that Notorious BIG grew up on.

The Gospel Music Association Announces Return of the Legendary GMA Dove Awards to Nashville, TN, October 15, 2013

The Gospel Music Association (GMA) announced today the return of the legendary GMA Dove Awards to Music City for its 44th year of honors. For the first time in Dove Awards history, Gospel music’s biggest night will take place in the fall. This year’s show is on Tuesday, October 15, 2013, at 8 p.m. EDT, at Allen Arena on the campus of Nashville’s historic Lipscomb University and will be nationally televised on GMC TV.

The bold move from spring to fall was an intentional shift by the Gospel Music Association to make this year’s esteemed event an unforgettable celebration of the message and artistry that defines the Gospel/Christian genre leading into the industry’s most significant retail sales season. “The GMA Dove Awards has a tradition of bringing our music community together to celebrate God’s goodness as a family and raising awareness for Christian and Gospel music,” says GMA Executive Director Jackie Patillo. The memorable evening will celebrate the impact Gospel music is making in the lives of countless listeners around the world through story and song. “This year we will not only pay tribute to the music and its makers, but we will shine a light on those who have experienced the music as a lifeline,” says Patillo.

Talking to Myself – NBA

SNEAKER FIENDS UNITE! – KD V ‘EYBL’ (ELITE YOUTH BASKETBALL LEAGUE)

Kendrick Lamar “Bitch, Don’t Kill My Vibe”, Kanye West vs Street Sign/Pole/Paparazzi..

2 Chainz, Wiz Khalifa – We Own It (Fast & Furious)

Bobby V Talks “Back To Love” Single + Making “Peach Moon EP”

Zoe Saldana Talks ‘Star Trek’ and More at NYC Q&A

ZOE SALDANA TALKS ‘STAR TREK’ AND MORE AT NYC Q&A (NEW YORK) – May 17, 2013 – Yesterday, Paramount Pictures hosted an intimate NYC reception and screening of Star Trek Into Darkness followed by a Q&A with actress Zoe Saldana. Moderated by ARISE TV’s Lola Ogunnaike, the Q&A featured a relaxed and gracious Zoe who dished on everything from consulting with Nichelle Nichols – the original “Uhura” – before taking on the role (“She just told me to do my thing”) to the meaning of success. ”I don’t want to be celebrated. I want to be respected,” she maintained. “When that happens, I feel humbled.” Star Trek Into Darknessis now in theaters!

Fat Joe – Ballin’ ft. Wiz Khalifa, Teyana Taylor

Album News: Hieroglyphics – The Kitchen

West Coast Hip-Hop Collective Teams Up With The Sleeprockers For Brand New Concoction Dropping July 16

The Album: Ever since the early 1990′s rap music collective Hieroglyphics have laid the groundwork for the evolution of hip-hop to become one of the most influential aspects of popular American and international culture. Thrust back into the spotlight with their recent single “Gun Fever,” a commentary on our culture’s ongoing obsession with guns and violence, they are now set to release a new album on July 16th entitled The Kitchen, featuring 17 tracks woven together by the cutting, mixing and beat chopping skills of Sacramento DJs/producer crew The Sleeprockers.

ANN NESBY’S “THROUGH WITH YOU” MAKING A SPLASH AT RADIO!

LEGENDARY ARTIST

ANN NESBY

IS BACK WITH HIT SINGLE

“THROUGH WITH YOU”

 

Atlanta, GA (May 14, 2013) – Arrow Records is pleased and excited to announce that multi-GRAMMY Award winning recording artist Ann Nesby’s brand new single “Through with You” was recently radio’s #1 Most Added song in the Urban Adult Contemporary format, according to Radio & Records.

SHAWN “PECAS” COSTNER PROMOTED TO EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, DEF JAM RECORDINGS

Island Def Jam Music Group (IDJMG) expands the strength of its executive management team with the promotion of Shawn “Pecas” Costner to Executive Vice President, Def Jam Recordings, it was announced today by Steve Bartels, President/COO, IDJMG.  In his new post, Pecas will help lock in and coordinate all frontline activities for the Def Jam label.  He will also be responsible for directly helping connect the artists with their plans of release, nurturing new signings, as well as directing the cultural and iconic label forward into  new platforms.  Mr. Costner, who is based in New York, will report directly to Mr. Bartels.

“I am thrilled to announce this well  deserved promotion,” said Mr. Bartels.  “I have worked with Pecas for many years and  have watched him grow significantly over that time.  I look to Pecas for applying  his energy and deep artist relationships towards helping us drive Def Jam on the path to continued greatness.”

Doug E. Fresh Joins the WBLS Family as Host of His own Classic Hip Hop Show

Fans of rap Icon and beat box legend Doug E. Fresh will soon be able to catch him as he rides the air waves on his new WBLS Radio show; getting his brilliant spin on classic Hip Hop as well social and political topics which plague urban communities. The rapper, record producer, and  legend extraordinaire is hands down the pioneer of the beat boxing phenomena. Fresh’s ability to take rap and Hip Hop listeners to new levels with his lyrical dexterity is just one of the many reasons his new radio show will resonate with music lovers. Doug E Fresh’s classic hip hop radio program aptly entitled “The Show”  will air every Saturday morning from 9am-11am.   Fresh’s hits “The Show” and “La-Di-Da-Di” are no doubt Hip Hop classics themselves and forever stand at the foundation of the genre itself; which is why Fresh seems to remain timely in his industry presence. When  rap group Cali Swag District introduced a song giving credit to Fresh for the popular new dance “The Dougie” based on his trademark dance moves – “Teach Me How to Dougie” became not just a tribute but a new craze. Fresh has performed with Cali Swag District at the BET Awards Pre-show, on ESPN ‘First Take’ discussing the Dougie as a sports celebration, and even appeared at the Soul Train Awards teaching the dance to CNN anchor Wolf Blitzer.

GREENSLEEVES RELEASES LATEST INSTALLMENT OF DANCEHALL ANTHEMS RAGGA RAGGA RAGGA 2013 OUT MAY 28

 On May 28, Greensleeves is back with Ragga Ragga Ragga 2013, the go-to album to find the hottest hardcore dancehall anthems running the streets.  This annual compilation has earned its stripes worldwide by consistently providing the season’s breaking hits. This year is no different.

The hallmark series offers club bangers that have already begun to make waves in the streets from the genre’s most exciting artists including rising star Konshens’ “So Mi Tan” and “Gyal Sidung” (featuring Darrio), promising newcomer Popcaan’s “Party Non Stop” and dancehall goth don Tommy Lee Sparta’s “Run Out.” Gully god Mavado also graces the listeners with three standout tracks  ­­– “It Ain’t Eassy,” “Box of Money” and “At The Top.”

Ragga Ragga Ragga Track Listing:

KATCHAFIRE’S GREATEST HITS ALBUM BEST SO FAR AVAILABLE NOW ONLINE AND IN STORES NEXT WEEK MAY 21

New Zealand Reggae Rockers Tour U.S. Until End of Month

New Zealand reggae band Katchafire’s greatest hits collection Best So Far will be in stores next week (May 21) on VP/Greensleeves. Right now, the album is available online only.

Amidst their U.S. tour, the seven-piece outfit heads to Texas this week and will continue west. Their final stop will be the Monterrey California Roots Festival on May 26. For the most up-to-date tour schedule, please visit www.facebook.com/katchafireband.

From their humble beginnings in the late ’90s as a Bob Marley tribute band to one of New Zealand’s and the South Pacific’s most popular groups today, Katchafire have created a timeless hit-filled repertoire during this short time span. The band has carefully selected 16 of these must have tracks on their upcoming album Best So Far.  The impressive best of collection will feature Katchafire’s breakthrough hits from their groundbreaking 2003 debut Revival - including “Get Away,” “Who You With” and “Giddy Up” (2003′s highest selling single in New Zealand) – all of which landed in the Top 10 of New Zealand’s Top 40 Singles Chart. Best So Far will also highlight the group’s most cherished tunes from their remaining independently-released albums, like “Frisk Me Down” off of 2005′s Slow Burning,  ”Working” and the title track from 2007′s Say What You’re Thinking as well as “Sweet As” and “Groove Again” off of 2010′s On The Road Again.

SOCA GOLD 2013 TURNS UP THE HEAT THIS SEASON WITH ITS AWARD-WINNING CARIBBEAN CARNIVAL ANTHEMS OUT NEXT WEEK (MAY 21) ON VP RECORDS

For almost two decades, VP Records has been bringing the annual Soca Gold series to the masses. The top-selling compilation has been the ultimate carnival soundtrack from Caribbean islands. On May 21, Soca Gold 2013 will unleash the genre’s freshest party anthems including one of Trinidad & Tobago’s biggest tunes of the year with Bunji Garlin’s “Differentology,” plus 2013 Soca Monarch and Road March winner Super Blue’s “Fantastic Friday,” Groovy Soca Monarch 2013 runner-up Iwer George’s “Bubble” and a scorcher from one most sought-after soca acts, with KES’ “Thief A Wine.”

Soca Gold 2013 also contains a DVD filled with electrifying live performances from this year’s Trinidad & Tobago Carnival, steamy soca music videos and exclusive behind-the-scenes footage with the album cover model Jennifer Skye.

Check out a clip from the Soca Gold 2013 photo shoot with the cover model:

T.Lucas – Art-O-fficial Intelligence feat. Acem of @Godsilla

Why You Should Go See ‘Star Trek Into Darkness’

By BIG CED

The Enterprise is in flight again! Luckily, although the Star Trek series has a very discerning history via television and in theaters, you don’t have to actually be a Star Trek fan or ‘trekkie’ if you’re up on the vernacular, to enjoy this latest installment.

I don’t think I need to go into the history of Star Trek to let you know why this franchise stays popular. The series has gone through a reboot with a new cast that features young, upcoming stars that should elevate the series to go on for a number of years, if written and done correctly. The J.J. Abrams-directed film, ‘Star Trek Into Darkness’, brings back the cast of the revamped original series of characters in ‘Star Trek’, originally released in 2009. This marks the 12th Star Trek motion picture and will keep your attention throughout the 132 minute film. But, luckily, the movie is fast moving where you don’t realize that it’s that long, at least in terms of not being bored or uninterested.

THE BLING RING MOVIE SOUNDTRACK TO BE RELEASED JUNE 11th BY DEF JAM RECORDINGS

THE BLING RING MOVIE SOUNDTRACK TO BE RELEASED JUNE 11^th BY DEF JAM RECORDINGS

 

NEW MOVIE, DIRECTED BY SOFIA COPPOLA, WILL SHOWCASE AT CANNES FILM FESTIVAL ON MAY 16^th, WITH U.S. THEATRICAL ROLL OUT TO BEGIN ON JUNE 14^th

 

SOUNDTRACK MIX OF HIP-HOP, KRAUT-ROCK AND ELECTRONICA TO FEATURE KANYE WEST, FRANK OCEAN, 2 CHAINZ, RICK ROSS, PHOENIX, SLEIGH BELLS, M.I.A., AZEALIA BANKS, DEADMAU5, CAN, KLAUS SCHULTZE, ONEOHTRIX POINT NEVER, AND MUCH MORE !

 

 

            (May16, 2013 – New York, NY)  Def Jam Recordings will release the original motion picture soundtrack for THE BLING RING, director Sofia Coppola’s hotly anticipated film about a ragtag crew of young social media misfits in Los Angeles who tracked top-tier celebrities online when they were away-from-home, in order to pull off high stakes robberies of their posh digs in their absences.

Wayne Brady Freestyles over the 5 Fingers of Death

OWN Previews New Scripted Tyler Perry Shows in Atlanta

OWN PREVIEWS NEW SCRIPTED
TYLER PERRY SHOWS IN ATLANTA

l-r: ‘The Haves and The Have Nots’ cast Crystal Fox, Renee Lawless, John Schneider, and Tika Sumpter with ‘Love Thy Neighbor’ cast Patrice Lovely, Kendra C. Johnson and Palmer Williams

 

(ATLANTA) May 16, 2013 – On Tuesday, OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network hosted a preview party at Bar One in Atlanta for their two new scripted series: Tyler Perry’s “The Haves and The Have Nots” and “Love Thy Neighbor.” Fans, friends and family packed the chic venue to get a sneak peek of the much-anticipated shows and to hobnob with the cast. Tika Sumpter, John Schneider, Crystal Fox and Renee Lawless were on hand to represent “The Haves and The Have Nots,” while Patrice Lovely, Palmer Williams and Kendra C. Johnson greeted fans on behalf of “Love Thy Neighbor.” After clips from the two shows were screened, the cast answered questions from the crowd. “We are so excited to be a part of this journey with OWN and Tyler Perry,” said Patrice Lovely. “This experience – from filming to meeting Oprah — has been amazing!” added Crystal Fox.

Ciara ft. Future & B.o.B “Body Party REMIX”

Daily Word May 16, 2013 – Use What You Have Right NOW!

Use What You Have Right NOW!! – Daily Word May 16, 2013   TO HEAR THE AUDIO VERSION OF THE DAILY WORD **

Wendy Williams Describes the Difference between Radio and TV Plus Explains Cursing at Son

Styles P – Red Eye ft. Jadakiss

Hieroglyphics – Gun Fever

HOW THEY GET DOWN

Hip-Hop Duo Nebula868 Unleashes New Album, DaBiznis, on May 28, 2013

HIP-HOP DUO NEBULA868 UNLEASES NEW ALBUM, DaBiznis Album Available Worldwide on May 28, 2013 from Precision Digital May 14, 2013 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE New York, NY (FOX FUSE) – Trinidadian hip-hop duo Nebula868unleashes their unique take on the genre to the masses with their new album DaBiznis, set for a worldwide release on May 28, 2013 from Precision Digital. Nebula868 was birthed in 2006 and comprises of two members, Sean “Sean Nebula” Padmore and Clayton “Wong Nebula” Wong, both born and raised on the twin islands of Trinidad and Tobago. DaBiznis is the first 100% hip-hop studio effort from the group, who first made a name for themselves as the hometown hip-hop favorites. Now with this provocative, compelling collection of hits, they undertake the ambitious goal of seeking fame and acclaim in the U.S. hip-hop industry and globally.