KT TUNSTALL RETURNS FOR U.S. SUMMER TOUR
June 30, 2008
Multi-platinum Scottish-born Relentless/Virgin Records singer/songwriter KT TUNSTALL will return to the live U.S. stage this summer, with a month of dates scheduled, many of them with acclaimed Zoe/Rounder artist Martha Wainwright.
SOLANGE GOES TO NUMBER 1
June 30, 2008
Solange Knowles’, 1st single, “I Decided,” off of her forthcoming CD, SoL-AngeL and the Hadley St. Dreams enjoys the #1 spot on both Billboard’s “Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles Sales” chart and the “Hot Dance Singles Sales” chart. It also lands at #2 on Billboard’s “Hot Singles Sales” chart. SoL-AngeL and the Hadley St. Dreams, Solange’s sophomore set, will be released on Music World Entertainment/Geffen Records on August 26th.
The album hosts a dream team of producers and guest appearances including the legendary award-winning Lamont Dozier who teams up with the newest purveyor of Soul, Mark Ronson on the sure to be classic, “6 O’clock Blues,” the forever eclectic Cee-Lo lends a handwriting hand on the Soulshock & Karlin produced 2nd single, “Sandcastle Disco,” the constant hit-making Pharrell Williams writes the first single “I Decided” with production from The Neptunes and remix by the Freemasons, and the formidable chart-topping Lil Wayne shares the spotlight on “ShampagneChronicKnightCap.” Other dream makers on SoL-AngeL and the Hadley St. Dreams include Boards of Canada, Jack Splash, Shea Taylor, Bama Boyz, Marsha Ambrosius from Floetry, and more.
THE GAME FEAT TRAVIS BARKER VIDEO HERE
June 30, 2008
Here is a video of some drumming Travis did for The Game on his song “Dope Boys”. Make sure to check out The Game new album L.A.X. August 26th. This song has got it popping!
THE GAME featuring TRAVIS BARKER
“DOPE BOYS”
EMI MUSIC AND WELK MUSIC GROUP ANNOUNCE PARTNERSHIP
June 30, 2008
Welk Music Group, which includes such prestigious record labels as Vanguard, Sugar Hill and Ranwood, and EMI Music, one of the world’s leading independent music companies, have entered into an agreement in which EMI will provide the Welk Music Group with digital and physical sales and distribution services on a worldwide basis. In addition, EMI will provide licensing and synchronization services on a non-exclusive basis to Welk’s acclaimed roster of artists.
Welk Music Group is home to two of the most revered and influential record labels of the last half-century, Vanguard Records and Sugar Hill Records. Vanguard Records has long held a reputation for eclectic, distinctive and groundbreaking recordings; a tradition that holds strong today. From such new and distinctive artists as Greg Laswell, Shawn Mullins, Mindy Smith whose debut “One Moment More” went on to sell over 300,000 copies, Nellie McKay and the legendary Levon Helm, to its rich and historical catalog of artists such as: Joan Baez, Buffy Sainte-Marie, Buddy Guy and Mississippi John Hurt, Vanguard continues to pursue its successful artistic vision.
ISE LYFE FREE MP3’s / VIDEO
June 30, 2008
Ise Lyfe sends a direct message with the first single “Bad Word Bounce” from his upcoming album Prince Cometh. As the minimalistic beat starts, there is a moment of recognition: the beat, the black-and-white video… Ise’s new track is a play on Snoop Dogg and Pharrell’s “Drop It Like It’s Hot.” However, this video delivers a drastically different set of ideals; no cars and booty-shaking here.
THE HARD SELL TOUR VIDEO / DATES HERE
June 30, 2008
Presenting the final-ever performances of the show that has spanned the globe and wowed audiences worldwide!
Following in the footsteps of their now-legendary “Brainfreeze” (1999) and “Product Placement” (2001) sets, DJ Shadow and Cut Chemist’s “The Hard Sell” is almost music history…just five shows remain, all back home in North America. Incorporating eight turntables, two guitar loop pedals, & only using original 45rpm seven-inch singles, “The Hard Sell” features tricks and complexity rarely attempted by a DJ duo.
DJing With 45rpm Records
The Hard Sell Dates
16-Jul-2008 Washington, DC 9:30 Club
17-Jul-2008 Brooklyn, NY McCarren Park Pool
18-Jul-2008 Atlantic City, NJ HOB
19-Jul-2008 Mariaville, NY Indian Lookout Country Club
25-Jul-2008 Portland, OR Roseland Theatre
26-Jul-2008 Seattle, WA Showbox SoDo
27-Jul-2008 Pemberton, BC Pemberton Festival Site
HIP HOP STARS WANT YOU TO VOTE / VIDEO
June 30, 2008
CPX Interactive, www.cpxinteractive.com, one of the largest online ad networks in the world, and the Hip-Hop Summit Action Network (HSAN), www.hsan.org, the largest coalition of hip-hop artists, entertainment industry leaders, education advocates, civil rights proponents and youth leaders, have joined forces to create a powerful new Get Out The Vote video PSA campaign, Voteforit! ‘08!
The PSA features major hip-hop artists and iconic figures such as Russell Simmons, Snoop Dogg, LL Cool J, Ciara, T.I., Doug E. Fresh, Jim Jones and many more, and will be hosted on YouTube and live on the campaign’s website www.voteforit08.org beginning on July 9th.
Vote For It! ‘08 - www.voteforit08.org
SHANNON MCARDLE NEW ALBUM RELEASE / FREE MP3
June 30, 2008
Shannon McArdle releases her debut solo album, “Summer of the Whore,” through Bar-None Records on August 19, 2008.
This is the first recording by McArdle since the Mendoza Line disbanded in 2007. Collaborating on arrangements with former Mendoza Line alum Adam D Gold, her album is a sparse, haunted affair that delivers a wide variety of moods and textures.
“Poison My Cup”:
LIVE DATES
FRI AUG 8 Brooklyn, NY @ Park Slope
TUES AUG 19 New York, NY @ Mercury Lounge
WU-TANG AFFILIATED ALMIGHTY UNVEIL SINGLE / FREE MIXTAPE / TRAILER
June 29, 2008
The Wu-Tang affiliated supergroup consisting of Bronze Nazareth, M-80, Killah Priest, C-Rayz Walz, Son One & 5-Star officially announce the first single off their forthcoming album “Original S.I.N. (Strength in Numbers).”
FREE DOWNLOAD FROM VORDUL MEGA (CANNIBAL OX) HERE
June 29, 2008
Here is the lead-single, “Megagraphitti,” and title track from Vordul Mega’s upcoming sophomore solo-LP.
There will be two Cannibal Ox (Vordul Mega and Vast Aire) reunion tracks on the LP and El-P will also be adding production.
“Megagraphitti” was produced by Dev One, who also produced tracks on Vordul’s solo-debut as well.
Here is the DL link to Vordul Mega’s “Megagraphitti”:
