Few artists have embraced the monster that is the internet and its abundance of social networking tools quite as comprehensively as Platinum, Grammy-winning rap artist, Chamillionaire; using it to engage with fans for everything from Twitter takeovers to live broadcasts from his own highly trafficked site, Chamillionaire.com. Last week saw him go out to his…

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Voyageur Press has joined forces with renowned British rock journalist Phil Sutcliffe (Mojo, Los Angeles Times) for QUEEN: The Ultimate Illustrated History of the Crown Kings of Rock. This beautifully packaged book, a perfect balance of photos and text, arrives on Nov. 15, 2009, and retraces the history of this massively popular and influential group.…

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Wyclef Jean announced today that he is going back to school to earn a diploma from Berklee College of Music.   With a flexible program tailored for him to include on-campus classes and online courses at Berkleemusic.com, Jean will earn college credit while maintaining his active career.   He attended his first class on Monday,…

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To prepare for the October 13th release of his sophomore effort, Vision, MYX Music Label artist Jern Eye is pleased to release a free mixtape to tide over fans waiting to hear the new album. The Eye Exam is comprised of twenty tracks including album cuts, remixes, and rare and never before heard songs. Mixed…

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We are extremely excited to share Hopewell’s video for “Island” with you. The band’s good friend Art Boonparn (who has also done videos for The Pains of Being Pure At Heart, Cold Cave & The Silent League) managed to pretty accurately represent the spirit of the song by shooting hand held Super 8 footage in…

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Stills from an upcoming Blink 182 documentary can be viewed right now at HiMyNameisMark.com. The flick is directed by Haven Lamaureux and details can be found at HandsomeRandsome.com.

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Not only has Goodie Mob reunited with all of the original members, but the group is gearing up to tour for the first time in ten years. Beginning on October 15th in New Orleans, the southern rap stars will be joined by Scarface as the “very special guest” on all dates. Get your passes now!…

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Taylor Swift’s Fearless: Platinum Edition is due to hit shelves on October 27th, but you can pre-order it right now.   If you choose to do so, you’ll receive a special limited edition Fearless leather bracelet.   Learn more about the offer now at TaylorSwift.com.

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Amy Winehouse isn’t broke, but she may be heading in that direction.   According to British paper The Daily Star, the embattled singer-songwriter was said to be worth more than ten-million pounds in 2008, but is now down to her last million.   The periodical makes the claim that most of the money was spent…

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In case you missed it, Jay-Z has topped MTV’s 2009 Hottest MC’s list. The mogul scored the top spot not only because of his lyrical skills, but his business savvy and lucrative endorsements as well. The full list of rappers who made the list is: 10. Raekwon 9. 50 Cent 8. Fabolous 7. Young Jeezy…

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The Backstreet Boys have had to cancel a string of promotional events in New York City because singer Brian Litrell has been diagnosed with swine flu. In a statement, Litrell explained the group was “looking forward to spending time with our closest fans and friends in NYC and take part of PINKTOBER, an unbelievable and…

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Alice Cooper, the King of Halloween, has a brand-new single celebrating his eternal love for the infernal holiday: “Keepin’ Halloween Alive.” Alice Cooper’s “Keepin’ Halloween Alive” is available for purchase exclusively on iTunes, as a single, or as a Digital 45 with the “Cooperoke” vocal-free version and a bonus digital booklet. Fans are encouraged to…

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Canvasback Music, the three-year-old label founded by A&R veteran Steve Ralbovsky, has inked a worldwide partnership with Atlantic Records.   Atlantic will provide full label services for Canvasback releases, with distribution via WEA and Warner Music International.   In addition, as part of the pact, Atlantic will house Ralbovsky’s management company, Beekeeper Artists. Ralbovsky’s career…

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Alice in Chains have just unveiled a “Making Of” video for the trippy “Check My Brain” video. Go behind the scenes with Jerry Cantrell and co. as they try and visually recreate the “Seasick” feeling of the “Check My Brain” riff with director Alex Courtes (U2 and White Stripes). The band has also released a…

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Global superstar and EMI/Priority Records recording artist Snoop Dogg announces his latest tour featuring hip hop greats Method Man, Redman and Devin the Dude.   The tour, titled “Wonderland High School Tour,” is a bonafide hip hop lover’s dream and will kick off on October 27th in Baltimore and travel across North America. Tour Dates:…

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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! Cormega “Make It Clear”: SKOPE IT HERE!

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Here it is! Finally T.I. has released new material for his loyal fans as they await his return from prison. Rap-Up.com reports Tip’s new song is called ““Hell of a Life” and was produced by Danja. It is not yet known if the track will be featured on T.I.’s Paper Trail: Case Closed re-release.  …

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Wyclef Jean is more than an artist; he also prides himself as a humanitarian. The GRAMMY Award-winning singer is looking forward to his partnership with The Timberland Company as they aim to restore his native homeland of Haiti. During Wyclef’s upcoming tour next year, Timberland will provide a collection of eco-conscious apparel to be sold…

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In Touch Weekly reports Nick Cannon wants to have an “old-school sit down” with Eminem. The funnyman also revealed Em is “lucky” Nick hasn’t run into him yet. Nick explained to the mag, “I’m supposed to protect my woman if someone can be so heinous and disrespectful. Until we speak, I don’t respect him as…

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According to MTV News, Jay-Z could potentially release his third greatest hits album through his old label home at Def Jam Records. A spokesperson for Hova told MTV that the disc is slated to drop on November 24th. We’ll keep you posted with further updates.

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It’s clear that Jay-Z’s “Empire State Of Mind” video is going to capture New York City in a way we haven’t seen before. Alicia Keys was spotted singing at the top of her lungs on set for the video.   Check it out on YouTube now. SKOPE IT HERE!

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Kings of Leon’s single “Use Somebody” has hit the top spot on the Top 40 Radio charts.   The song hits number one as the band’s album, Only By The Night, celebrates its year anniversary on the Billboard album chart.   The album has sold over 1.3-million copies and also spawned the hit “Sex on…

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Apple and the music publisher for Eminem have settled a lawsuit over the digital downloading rights to his songs.   According to the Associated Press, Em’s publishing company, Eight Mile Style, claimed that its contract with Aftermath Records did not authorize the record label to strike a download deal with Apple and the iTunes service.…

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Lady Gaga and Kanye West cancelled their tour just weeks after it was announced, and now Gaga’s choreographer took to her Twitter account to address why.   According to PerezHilton.com, Laurieann Gibson said it was due to “creative differences,” but also announced that the “Just Dance” singer will be going out on a tour of…

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