Zac Brown Band’s ‘You Get What You Give’ (Atlantic/ Southern Ground Artists, Inc.) debuted with the band’s highest sales week ever, selling 153,042 copies its first week and earning the #1 spot on the Billboard 200 and Billboard Country Albums charts. Zac Brown Band also claims three spots in the top 100 on Billboard 200,…
JIVE RECORDS SIGNS MUCH SOUGHT-AFTER SINGER/SONGWRITER/PRODUCER BEI MAEJOR
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Jive Records has signed highly sought-after singer/songwriter/producer Bei Maejor. The 22-year-old Michigan native has drawn attention for contributing to such tracks as Trey Songz’ “Black Roses,” Letoya’s “Not Anymore,” and is featured on Plies’ new single “She Got It Made.” Peter Thea, Executive Vice President, JIVE Label Group states “Bei Maejor is one of the…
KINGS OF LEON ANNOUNCE THREE SHOWS IN NOVEMBER
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Kings of Leon have confirmed three shows in November. The performances, confirmed to take place in New York, New Jersey and Boston, will be the only stateside Kings of Leon dates of 2010 in support of their fifth album, Come Around Sundown, due out October 19. November 14 …
CircleDown, Mobius EP
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CircleDown’s new project is a 4-track teaser leading up to the much anticipated release of their first full-length album Mobius. CircleDown is made up of: founders Drew “Diode” Madore on vocals, DJ & synth and Kevin “Cansh” Cansian on bass. Rounding out the bunch is Eric “Reebus” Wisely on drums and Dean Romanelli…
JOSH GROBAN TO RELEASE LONG-AWAITED FIFTH STUDIO ALBUM
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Already one of the most acclaimed and beloved singers and songwriters around the world, Josh Groban breaks new ground of artistic and personal growth with his long-awaited fifth studio album, Illuminations, to be released on November 15th, 2010, from Reprise Records. The album is the rewardingly surprise-filled result of the unexpected but stimulating teaming with…
MTV RADIO’S MORNING FACTS FOR WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29th, 2010
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BLACK EYED PEAS PREP NEW ALBUM The Black Eyed Peas scored one of the biggest albums over the past two years with The E.N.D. The record is still selling over eight-thousand copies a week and has already sold over 2.7-million copies since its release back in June 2009. According to Rap-Up.com, the Peas are…
THE TING TINGS ‘WE’RE NOT THE SAME’ TEASER
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Catch a snippet of The Ting Tings brand new track ‘We’re Not The Same’ along with behind the scenes footage of the band filming their video, part of a very exciting and highly innovative collaboration, with whom will be announced later this week! Forthcoming sophomore release is due in Jan 2011. [youtube 1ueUpllsgyY nolink] www.thetingtings.com
KDREW & GUCCI MANE DROP “BEDROOM”
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“We put Indie Music Group together like any other company; we got ourselves in the right place financially, put together a budget, and started our own label. I want to be a part of every single thing I do in music, from writing to producing to remixing to even putting out the songs,” comments KDrew.
FRANCESCA BATTISTELLI AND HUSBAND WELCOME BABY BOY
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Fervent Records’ GRAMMY-nominated artist and reigning Dove Awards Female Vocalist of the Year Francesca Battistelli and husband Matt Goodwin are proud to annouce the birth of their first child, Matthew Elijah Goodwin. He entered the world on September 22 at 8:47 PM weighing in at 8 pounds, 15 ounces and 21.75 inches long. www.francescamusic.com
BEASTIE BOYS NOMINATED FOR ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME INDUCTION
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Beastie Boys have been nominated for induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2011, it was announced today. Formed 1981 in New York City, Beastie Boys are arguably the single longest lived hip-hop act to consistently enjoy commercial and critical success both on record and as an international live attraction. Beastie…
BUFF ROSHI COVERS PINK FLOYD IN NEW VIDEO
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Of the eleven album tracks, “Devil You’re A Liar” includes two covers: a psycho-chill reset of Pink Floyd’s “Set The Controls for the Heart of the Sun” and “Dark”, a circa 1940’s Julie London b-side featuring vocals by singer-filmmaker Renee Wilson, who appears as one of the Raelettes in the Academy Award winning film, Ray.…
Speak, Hear, here
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Upon hearing that Speak was recently named Austin’s “Best New Band” by the Austin Chronicle, this reviewer got mighty excited. Being known as a city that encourages artistic growth through its numerous live music venues, you’d have to imagine that Speak’s debut EP, <i>Hear, Here</i> would engage upon the first listen. Unfortunately, this isn’t the…
WEEZER’S HURLEY DEBUTS AT #6 ON BILLBOARD 200
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Grammy award winning alternative rock band Weezer has achieved their sixth consecutive top ten album release with their Epitaph Records debut, Hurley, which entered the Billboard 200 at #6. Hurley marks the bands first release with independent label Epitaph Records. Weezer frontman Rivers Cuomo said, “I’m super-pleasantly-surprised and stoked that Hurley charted at #6…
MONEY MALC NEW SINGLE “I’M GOOD AT THAT”
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With such potent subject matter and Grammy-winning collaborators en tow, the time is right for Overqualified (Universal/Motown/Beatdown Industries), even if it was years in the making. “I feel more seasoned now,” Malc explains. “I just feel like every other thing I did was preparation for this project, just the delivery, the content. My dream is…
SHEEK LOUCH OF THE L.O.X. AND D-BLOCK SIGNS TO DEF JAM RECORDINGS
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New York rapper Sheek Louch — best-known for his roles as D-Block entrepreneur and founding member of hip-hop super-trio The L.O.X. — finds a new home at the label he was always destined to join, as Def Jam Recordings announces the December 7th release of his new solo album, DONNIE G. Production details and…
JAY ROCK INKS RECORD DEAL WITH TECH N9NE’S STRANGE MUSIC
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Independent rap powerhouse Tech N9ne and his Strange Music cohorts have been scouring the country in search of tomorrow’s next big rap star… and they just found what they’ve been looking for. The Kansas City-based label just teamed up with Top Dawg Entertainment and Watts, California’s biggest hero JAY ROCK for a multi-record deal. “The…
MTV RADIO’S MORNING FACTS FOR TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28th, 2010
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BIEBER TO PREMIERE “U SMILE” VIDEO THIS WEEK Tomorrow, Justin Bieber will premiere the video for his latest single, “U Smile.” Earlier this month, Bieber was spotted shooting the video for “U Smile,” which was directed by Alfredo Flores. In photos from the shoot posted on Idolator.com, Bieber is shown dressed all in black,…
Catherine Duc, Visions and Dreams
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Get ready as Catherine Duc brings to life her new work Visions and Dreams. The music here is musically bright and full of sun shine. Prepare yourself as Duc takes you on a relaxing journey that will satisfy your mind, body & soul. The beauty of this record is that Catherine…
Ryan Bingham and The Dead Horses, Junky Star
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Ryan Bingham has enjoyed one hell of a ride of late. The singer-songwriter can boast of winning numerous awards for his writing and performing “The Weary Kind,” the theme song to the Jeff Bridges’ film Crazy Heart, the biggest of which being the granddaddy of them all–an Oscar for Best Original Song. Also, the…
NEW VIDEO BY ENRIQUE IGLESIAS RELEASED
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Enrique Iglesias has recently released his first bilingual album Euphoria, featuring the #1 Smash Hit “I Like It”. The album boasts some heavy weight collabs — w/ Pitbull, Lionel Richie, Akon, Usher and Nicole Scherzinger! [youtube NVk4vENObiI nolink] www.enriqueiglesias.com
JIMMY EAT WORLD “MY BEST THEORY” OFFICIAL VIDEO
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JIMMY EAT WORLD has just unveiled their official video for “My Best Theory,” the first single off their highly anticipated album, Invented. The Ron Winter’s (MGMT, TV on the Radio, LCD Soundsystem) directed video takes a sci-fi approach in its depiction of the meaning behind the song, something that front man, Jim Adkins, described as…
LLOYD BANKS GOES GOLD & GETS PUNK’D BY EMINEM / VIDEO
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G-Unit’s first independent release with multi-platinum recording star LLOYD BANKS’ hit single, “Beamer, Benz Or Bentley,” has recently been certified gold by the Recording Industry Association In America, with over 500,000 copies sold.
RONNIE SPECTOR CELEBRATES HER ‘BEST CHRISTMAS EVER’
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Rolling Stone calls her “the original bad girl of rock,” but this year Ronnie Spector has been very nice. The iconic singer who has influenced generations of musicians from the Beatles and Brian Wilson, to Patti Smith and the Ramones, through to Amy Winehouse and the Yeah Yeah Yeahs, – and recorded some of the…
R&B SOUL SINGER LYFE JENNINGS SENTENCED TO SERVE 3 1/2 YEARS IN JAIL
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On September 22, 2010, just a few weeks after releasing what he has called his “final” studio album, I Still Believe, platinum-R&B-soul-crooner Lyfe Jennings was sentenced by Cobb County Superior Court Judge, Lark Ingram, in Marietta, Georgia to serve 3 1/2 years in jail for his role in a 2008 domestic dispute. In court, Lyfe…
CHAUNCEY MOORE SHOWS REAL TALENT STILL LIVES IN BOSTON
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Now that was a great weekend! I really do not feel like ending it so I brought in an amazing guest who has got just what Stoli needs to keep it moving into the week. Allow me to introduce a soul singer named Chauncey Moore who is currently residing in Boston, MA. I got hip…
MTV RADIO’S MORNING FACTS FOR MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 27th, 2010
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EXCLUSIVE BRITNEY SPEARS GLEE CLIP Britney Spears has posted an exclusive clip from her episode of Glee on her web site. The short video features a performance of Brit’s song “Me Against The Music.” You can see Britney’s Glee episode tomorrow night at 8 PM Eastern on FOX. In the meantime, check out…
JEFFREY JAMES ALLOWS STOLI TO PREMIERE HIS NEW VIDEO
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We made it to the weekend, I am thrilled! It was a long week but I have got the perfect guest to have on in the background as I relax in the yard with the grill cooking and some Bud Light & Bushmills. The timing here could not be more perfect to introduce Jeffrey James.…
MY CHEMICAL ROMANCE TO RELEASE HIGHLY ANTICIPATED NEW ALBUM
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The wait for new original music from platinum-selling rock band My Chemical Romance is over. MCR have announced that Reprise Records will release their highly anticipated fourth studio album, entitled Danger Days: The True Lives of the Fabulous Killjoys, on November 22nd, 2010. New Warner Bros. Records Chairman Rob Cavallo, who produced MCR’s platinum-selling album…
NEW SOUNDTRACK WIDGET FOR NEW MOVIE
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It’s Kind of a Funny Story, in theatres October 8th, boasts a score by Broken Social Scene and a great soundtrack. We’re excited to let you know that Focus Features has created two embeddable soundtrack widgets that stream 3 songs from the film! This week, stream “Smash it Up” by The Damned, “The Ills” by…
SKILLET GOES GOLD WITH “AWAKE”
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In a fast and furious 10 months, AWAKE, the latest album from Atlantic recording group SKILLET, has been certified gold by the RIAA for sales in excess of 500,000. The album — which includes two Active Rock radio blockbusters in the top 5 hit, “Monster,” and the top 12 smash, “Hero” — continues to…
MONSTA SCORES WITH “LONG BEACH RAISED ME” VIDEO
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Raised in the city of Long Beach, CA, a city made famous by Snoop Dogg for it’s gang violence and constant street warfare, Samoan rapper and nephew to Boo Yaa Tribe, who first gave America’s South Pacific residents the pride to express themselves musically, comes Monsta.
MTV RADIO’S MORNING FACTS FOR THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 23rd, 2010
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LADY GAGA: PRESIDENT? Could Lady Gaga become President of the United States? According to British paper the Daily Star, a professional handicapper in England has set the odds at 100 to 1 on the pop star one day becoming Commander in Chief after her efforts to repeal the U-S military’s Don’t Ask Don’t Tell…
SKOPE TV PHONER FEAT KAFANI
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There was an east coast / west coast connection last week when Skope TV got on the line with Kafani. Kafani aka “Da Ice King” made a grip when he put out the hit “Fast” in 2007. After a few years of touring & guest appearances Kafani is back with new music & videos that…
Shapes and Sizes, Candle To Your Eyes
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After two scattered and at times, unlistenable previous releases, Montreal’s (By way of Victoria) Shapes and Sizes have finally managed to find their groove as a cohesive and timely act. It’s no small feat for this four-piece to nail that cohesive groove, seeing as how it’s damn near impossible to classify this eclectic release. It…
RACHEL FLEISCHER DIRECTS THE NEW ARIANA DELAWARI VIDEO
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“We Came Home” is an uncomplicated yet moving video that will leave you in awe. It starts off black and white with the video spanning the skyline and waterfront of none other than New York City. A brilliantly lit Ariana Delawari then takes center stage in front of her grand, open piano, reflecting back on…
BOOYAH’S SOCIAL APP NIGHTCLUB CITY AND ICONIC ROCK BAND KISS JOIN FORCES
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In a music event that will mark the first time a band of historic magnitude has streamed a free concert to millions through a social game, KISS (www.KISSonline.com) will broadcast their final North American date of their hugely-successful 2010 Hottest Show on Earth concert tour live in Booyah’s Nightclub City (http://apps.facebook.com/nightclubcity), a wildly-popular, music-centric social…
Nathan Sexton, Grave
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Nathan Sexton is a special kind of artist when it comes to songwriting and performing. Sexton puts everything he has into each song as he hopes to connect with the audience on a highly personal level. Nathan searches high and low on Grave as he digs deep to find out what we’re all…
JIVE RECORDS PRESENTS BLACK DUB / AUDIO
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Black Dub, the enigmatically eclectic new quartet helmed by acclaimed guitarist and Grammy award-winning producer Daniel Lanois, hit the road this November in support of their self titled debut album. The tour will kick off November 15th in Boston at the Paradise Rock Club and finish up in Minneapolis on November 24th.
AARON LEWIS ANNOUNCES SOLO ACOUSTIC TOUR
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Aaron Lewis, the acclaimed frontman for Atlantic recording group Staind, has announced details of his upcoming solo acoustic tour. The dates begin October 7th at Boston’s House of Blues and then continue through early November. A committed philanthropist as well as an unstoppable road warrior, Lewis is also poised to embark on an…
CEE LO GREEN RESPONDS TO HUGE POPULAR DEMAND
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Responding to massive popular demand, Elektra recording artist Cee Lo Green has moved up the release of his hugely anticipated new solo album. “THE LADY KILLER” — which includes the blockbuster first single, “F**k You” — will now arrive in stores and at all online retailers on November 9th. Green will herald the album’s…
