Ultra Records recording artist PITBULL chalks another milestone for his career with his platinum hit “I Know You Want Me (Calle Ocho)” that has been on the Billboard Hot 100 chart for the last 14 weeks, in the Top 10 for four weeks where it remains at #4. It is the only independently released single…
Month: June 2009
DAVID GUETTA ‘ONE LOVE’ TO BE RELEASED AUGUST 25TH
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As an internationally respected artist/producer/remixer/DJ, DAVID GUETTA’s track record has been impeccable for nearly two decades. Now, in mid-2009, his career is reaching new peaks: “When Love Takes Over” featuring the lead vocal of multi-platinum pop-R&B songstress Kelly Rowland, is taking off as a world-wide smash, posting its first national #1 charting in the U.K.…
SKOPE EXCLUSIVES: The Jacka feat. Paul Wall & Masspike Miles “Get It In”
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We at Skopemag.com get hundreds of exclusive tracks via various vendors on a daily basis. The goal for us is to share with our readers as many tracks that come in. Please note that some of these links expire so you got to get it while it’s hot! The Jacka feat. Paul Wall & Masspike…
STOLI HEARS ADRIAN EMBERLEY AND LOVES IT
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My next guest is a female musician by the name of Adrian Emberley. There is so much that I like about her that we had to get her on ‘Skoped Out.’ First of all she is a product of Berklee College of Music here in Boston. She also put out an EP last year named,…
ADELITAS WAY SCORES WITH FIRST SINGLE “INVINCIBLE” / VIDEO
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Las Vegas based quintet Adelitas Way will release their self-titled debut album on July 14th. The album. produced by the Grammy-nominated Johnny K (Disturbed, 3 Doors Down, Black Tide), features a slew of heartfelt, radio-ready rock tracks.
FINK SET TO RELEASE NEW ALBUM SEPTEMBER 8 / VIDEO
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Ninja Tune Records is proud to announce the release of Fink’s third full-length album Sort Of Revolution, the last record of a three-album deal with the legendary British independent label.
IPECAC RECORDINGS SET TO RELEASE SAX RUINS’ “YAWIQUO” ON JULY 28
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Ipecac Recordings will release Sax Ruins’ Yawiquo on July 28. Band formerly known as Ruins adds female alto sax player, Ono Ryoko. The newly partnered duo, formerly known as Ruins and centered around Japanese drummer Tatsuya Yoshida, make their US debut via this 17-track album
THE FLAMING LIPS PREPARES TO HATCH “EMBRYONIC” NEW ALBUM
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For the past two decades, THE FLAMING LIPS has remained one of the world’s most influential experimental creative forces in rock music. Each new release has been greeted with ecclesiastical anticipation and embraced by both critics and a loyal, ever-growing/evolving universal fan mass. It is with great pleasure that THE FLAMING LIPS announces their…
MUTEMATH MOBILE LISTENING PARTY TO BEGIN THIS JULY
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In a unique move to allow their fans the chance to hear their entire new album, ARMISTICE, in advance of street date, MUTEMATH has devised an intrepid plan to bring the music to the streets of your city via bus for a Mobile Listening Party (MMLP). These special events will begin July 6, leading up…
RICK ROSS & MASSPIKE MILES VIDEO FOR “CIGAR MUSIC”
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“I was on the block, getting in trouble, getting locked up,” he said. “Holland Street in Roxbury. I was doing the things people do when they on the block. That’s why I speak that real language on them records. That’s my life. That’s what I lived. If I ain’t lived it, I’m speaking on something…
Six Red Carpets, Nightmares + Lullabies
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Whisking off to dreamland with the Six Red Carpets’ release, “Nightmares + Lullabies,” brings you to a mystifying, and nearly sublime state. The Milan, Italy alternative rock group, who notes Radiohead and Muse amongst their influences, has combined an eclectic blend of catchy rhythms, smooth guitar riffs and shadowy lyrics that convey deep messages.…
Los Angeles Jazz Collective, Sampler Vol. 1
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A compilation of upbeat and smooth jazz embodies the Los Angeles Jazz Collective’s “Sampler Vol. 1,” which was released earlier this year. The LAJC, which has been meeting for nearly two years now, is an assembly of various jazz musicians who aim to “build a stronger jazz community” in the Los Angeles area. Thirteen…
RZA PREPS SPIRITUAL BOOK
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According to XXLMag.com, RZA is gearing up to release his second literary effort. Only this time, the book is a spiritual guide called The Tao of Wu that’ll steer readers through the rapper’s personal experiences. Broken into seven parts, it touches on topics like Eastern religions, martial arts and numerology. You can own your copy…
CIARA TEAMS UP WITH STAPLES FOR YOUTH CAMPAIGN
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SingersRoom.com has learned Ciara is participating with Staples and DoSomething.org in an effort to provide students with appropriate school supplies. The “Go Girl” recently filmed a PSA for the Do Something 101 campaign and will take part in other activities and fundraisers. Reports show over 13-million American children are in need of basic supplies like…
RYAN CABRERA SUED
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Ryan Cabrera, who had a hit song back in 2004 with “On the Way Down” and was well known for dating Ashlee Simpson, is being sued. According to TMZ.com, two girls claim that when they left the singer’s house, they slipped and violently fell down the driveway, which was steep, poorly lit and “littered…
JAMIE FOXX GETS SURPISE PARTY FROM RCA
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ThisIs50.com reports RCA Music Group threw a surprise party for Jamie Foxx last Thursday at the new Armani store on New York City’s Fifth Avenue. The event was in honor of the singer’s platinum selling Intuition album and its smash hit record, “Blame It” — which has been number one for 12 weeks on Billboard’s…
TIMBERLAKE AND FOXX HONOR THEIR BOSS
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Justin Timberlake and Jamie Foxx paid tribute to their record label boss Barry Weiss last week. The RCA/Jive Label Group President was honored by the United Jewish Appeal Federation as the group’s Music Visionary of the Year. According to the Associated Press, Timberlake was the master of ceremonies and offered plenty of Jewish…
AAR SONG IN NEW TRANSFORMERS MOVIE
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Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen is destined to be one of the biggest blockbusters of the year, and it can only help that the movie is going to feature a tune by the All-American Rejects. AAR lent their song “Real World” to the film. The track will also be featured on the…
P!NK GETS FREAKED OUT BY A FAN
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All the reports from Down Under are saying that P!nk had a great time on her Australian tour — except for one little incident. Aussie paper the Courier Mail is reporting that a fan managed to find out which suite the pop star and husband Carey Hart were staying in at a hotel in…
BEYONCE GETS SUED?
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The New York Post reports Beyonce was scheduled to perform at Manhattan nightclub M2 on Saturday. However, due to her hectic tour preparations, the singer backed out of her contract and instead offered to make a one hour appearance instead. M2 owner Joey Morrissey is now threatening to sue the singer for “loss of reputation.”…
KATY PERRY NOT SUING KATIE PERRY
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There are stories going around alleging that Katy Perry is suing Australian fashion designed Katie Perry to stop her from using her name on her products. The pop star Perry took to her blog to dispel any rumors about the situation. The “I Kissed a Girl” singer wrote that all that happened was…
GREEN DAY VIDEO FOR “21 GUNS” HERE JUNE 22 AT MIDNIGHT
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Green Day has just premiered the video for their new single, “21 Guns,” exclusively on MySpace Music. The video was helmed by noted director Marc Webb, who has lensed clips for such artists as My Chemical Romance, Weezer, and All-American Rejects, and is making his feature film directorial debut in July with (500) Days of…
The Sue Menhart Band, Gypsy Soul
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This record is so quick and punchy; seems it’s over before it’s even begun! Not necessarily a bad approach for The Sue Menhart Band as they show a quick pace can actually work sometimes. The end result is just a fun/rockin’ EP that can relate to many people as well as offer a…
SIX BANDS TO PAY ATTENTION TO ON WARPED TOUR THIS YEAR
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It’s Saturday, June 20th. In six days, is the kick-off of the one and only Vans Warped Tour in Pomona, CA! Since it’s not very likely you’ll be able to see every band perform that day, Skope has picked six bands you definitely shouldn’t miss when the the tour comes to your city!
311 AUDIO STREAM FOR “IT’S ALRIGHT”
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Uplifter, (Volcano/Jive Records) the 9th studio album from multi-platinum rock band 311 debuts at #3 on the Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart. It is the band’s highest ever album chart debut. Combining 311’s signature rock-reggae sound and inspired lyrics, the band is excited to release their next single “It’s Alright”! “It’s Alright”:…
SKOPE EXCLUSIVES: DJ Deadeye “Wild Puerto Ricans”
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We at Skopemag.com get hundreds of exclusive tracks via various vendors on a daily basis. The goal for us is to share with our readers as many tracks that come in. Please note that some of these links expire so you got to get it while it’s hot! DJ Deadeye “Wild Puerto Ricans”: SKOPE IT…
SNOB DOODLE
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It is Friday June 19th and it is time for some more Snob Doodle.
THESE ARE POWERS NEW VIDEO FOR “EASY ANSWERS”
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These Are Powers have a new video called Easy Answers up on Pitchfork right now. Only watch this if you like awesome shit and having your mind blown wide open. SKOPE IT HERE!
ELECTRIK RED JOINS THE NOH8 CAMPAIGN / VIDEOS
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Electrik Red joins the NOH8 campaign in support of marriage equality and equal rights among the gay community. the NOH8 campaign is a photo project and silent protest against discrimination started by Jeff Parshley and Adam Bouska. “SO GOOD”: SKOPE IT HERE! “SO GOOD REMIX FEAT. LIL WAYNE”: SKOPE IT HERE!
BRENDAN BENSON NEW ALBUM OUT AUGUST 18
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Brendan Benson returns with his fourth solo album, My Old, Familiar Friend, slated for release on ATO Records for August 18 2009. Taking a break from writing, recording and touring with the Grammy winning Raconteurs, Benson went into the studio in Nashville and London with producer, Gil Norton (Pixies, Maximo Park, Foo Fighters) and mixer…
MEESE GO SPLIT-SCREEN FOR “NEXT IN LINE” VIDEO
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Meese shot two separate videos which they’ve combined for a really unique split-screen effect. You can visit Meese’s website to view both versions separately: www.meesemusic.com.
SKOPE EXCLUSIVES: SMITTY “ASSUME THE POSITION”
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We at Skopemag.com get hundreds of exclusive tracks via various vendors on a daily basis. The goal for us is to share with our readers as many tracks that come in. Please note that some of these links expire so you got to get it while it’s hot! SMITTY “ASSUME THE POSITION”: SKOPE IT HERE!
SKOPE EXCLUSIVES: MAINO FEAT T PAIN “ALL THE ABOVE”
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We at Skopemag.com get hundreds of exclusive tracks via various vendors on a daily basis. The goal for us is to share with our readers as many tracks that come in. Please note that some of these links expire so you got to get it while it’s hot! MAINO FEAT T PAIN “ALL THE ABOVE”:…
KERO ONE VIDEO TOUR OF SAN FRAN
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Kero One, a long time resident of the San Francisco Bay area, recently visited a few of his favorite local hot spots and filmed the tour for the benefit of his fans who may not be familiar with the City by the Bay. Kero One’s Guide To San Francisco: [youtube Ai6uhL51I3c nolink]
LIVING COLOUR ‘THE CHAIR IN THE DOORWAY’ OUT SEPTEMBER 15
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Living Colour will release their first new studio album in five years entitled The Chair In The Doorway on September 15 via Megaforce Records. The legendary downtown NYC rock band, who exploded out of CBGB’s in the late ’80s, landing all over MTV, the cover of Rolling Stone and stadium stages around the world with…
SKOPE LIVE! SUMMER BASH IN BOSTON ON 7/17/09
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Skope Live! is back at it this summer with a live show that will have you partying all night long. We spent all winter putting together a show filled with good vibes, cold drinks, great music, and a super cause. Part of the proceeds are going to The Jimmy Fund here in Boston. Skope Live!…
GS BOYZ RELEASE NEW VIDEO FOR “BOOTY DEW”
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The GS Boyz exploded with their first single “Stanky Legg.” Now the boys are back with the next single, “Booty Dew.” If this is anything like the first you best get up out of your seat! GS Boyz “The Booty Dew”: SKOPE IT HERE!
SKOPE EXCLUSIVES: Mean Creek “The Sky (or The Underground)”
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We at Skopemag.com get hundreds of exclusive tracks via various vendors on a daily basis. The goal for us is to share with our readers as many tracks that come in. Please note that some of these links expire so you got to get it while it’s hot! Mean Creek “The Sky (or The Underground)”:…
SKOPE EXCLUSIVES: Double D “Yessir”
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We at Skopemag.com get hundreds of exclusive tracks via various vendors on a daily basis. The goal for us is to share with our readers as many tracks that come in. Please note that some of these links expire so you got to get it while it’s hot! Double D “Yessir” (DIRTY): SKOPE IT HERE!
MOVEMENT 2009 : 83,322 ATTENDEES OVER MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND
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Movement 2009 attendance and collected recyclable material numbers exceeded 2008 festival totals. Paxahau announced today that 83,322 people visited Hart Plaza during the three-day Memorial Day Weekend for the annual electronic music festival that featured nearly 100 performances on four stages. “Movement 2009 was an overwhelming success on so many levels,” said festival…
