http://skopemag.com Diverse Music Coverage For The Digital Age Fri, 04 Jul 2008 11:29:45 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en In April, Lyrics Born released arguably his best -- and definitely his funkiest, grooviest and booty-shakingest -- record yet with Everywhere At Once. http://skopemag.com/2008/07/04/new-video-tour-dates-from-lyrics-born/ Meet MTV's newest comedic ensemble as the channel premieres "Buzzin'," a new reality series starring music artist Shwayze, his best pal and producer Cisco Adler, their partner in crime, tour manager Warren Gumpel and their manager head of Suretone Records, Jordan Schur. http://skopemag.com/2008/07/04/shwayze-and-cisco-get-their-own-show-on-mtv-trailer-video/ J*DaVeY delivers again with the track "Might As Well" from The Beauty In Distortion EP. Within the first few seconds we are put into a hypnotic trance by the electro-soul fusion produced by Brook D'Leau and Jack Davey's seductive voice. Unlike "Mr. Mister," which draws us in with a harsher ... http://skopemag.com/2008/07/04/mp3-here-from-jdavey-new-single/ After a four year absence, Ashanti is back with The Declaration and after the promotion process is over, she will be ready to hit the road. However, with the rising prices of gas, the R&B singer does not know how her traveling is going to be effected. She believes that ... http://skopemag.com/2008/07/04/quoted-ashanti-speaks-up-on-gas-prices/ Former The Darkness frontman Justin Hawkins has formed a new band and it's called Hot Leg. The four-piece band is supposed to release their debut album before 2009. They are playing four dates in August in the U-K. Fans can check out the new band on MySpace.com/TeamHotLeg. http://skopemag.com/2008/07/04/the-darkness-frontman-creates-new-band/ DMX was yet again arrested on Wednesday morning, this time for a bond violation. The rapper was on his way to court in Arizona to confront charges from an arrest in May for animal cruelty and drug possession. According to MTV, DMX's long time lawyer, Murray Richman, said that his ... http://skopemag.com/2008/07/04/what-happened-to-darkman-x/ Katy Perry's "I Kissed a Girl" hangs onto the top spot on the Billboard Hot 100 for a second straight week. Lil Wayne's "Lollipop," Leona Lewis' "Bleeding Love" and Rihanna's "Take a Bow" all remain the same as well, at numbers two through four, respectively. The Jonas Brothers' new single ... http://skopemag.com/2008/07/04/katy-perry-still-hot/ Revered blues/rock guitar guru Pat Travers will release a powerful live performance on his new album “Stick with What You Know – Live in Europe” on Provogue Records, July 22nd 2008. This hard rocking blues performance is in the true Pat Travers signature style, in your face full of big guitars. ... http://skopemag.com/2008/07/04/bluesrock-guitarist-pat-travers-live-album/ DITC Records & Nature Sounds offer a special Independence Day Treat from hip-hop legends O.C & A.G.  Legendary hip-hop MCs return to quench the thirst of hip-hop fans.  The album, freshly titled "Oasis" is executive produced by Show (of Showbiz & AG fame) and features stellar production by Lord Finesse, E. ... http://skopemag.com/2008/07/04/hot-new-download-here-from-oc-ag/ For five consecutive years Paul van Dyk’s annual concerts in Central Park have been one of New York City’s most anticipated live music events. http://skopemag.com/2008/07/03/paul-van-dyk-coming-to-nyc-in-august/