A decade after her revered debut album Dirty Harriet dropped, the hard-hitting lyricist Rah Digga is announcing that her new album,Classic, will hit the streets on September 14, 2010. This sophomore follow up is rife with the ambidextrous vernacular that has ranked her unquestionably among the best MCs of all-time.   Classic features production exclusively…

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Rounder Records is pleased to announce that Robert Plant is back with Band of Joy, his first album since 2007’s six time Grammy ® Award winning Raising Sand (Rounder).   Band of Joy was recorded in Nashville with a stellar cast of musicians and will be released on September 14. A timeless plunge into authentic…

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In celebration of pre-order launch at B9store.com for the upcoming full-length album Lock & Key, Cruel Hand has unveiled a short documentary they made while they recorded the album this past Spring!   [youtube Payr055KZI8 nolink] Additionally, Cruel Hand is equally excited to announce a US tour later this summer with Bane, Trapped Under Ice…

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FERGIE FLIRTS WITH NELSON MANDELA Does Nelson Mandela have a crush on Fergie of the Black Eyed Peas?   According to the Associated Press, the BEP frontwoman, who was in South Africa for the World Cup kickoff concert, said that the former president flirted with her, and that it was one of the “best moments”…

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Australian artist Gurrumul was forced to cancel his upcoming US tour due to illness, it was announced today.   The platinum selling and award-winning singer/songwriter will remain at home in North East Arnhem Land under a doctor’s supervision and a full recovery is expected. Ticket holders should apply for refund from point of purchase. Gurrumul…

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For 15 glorious years, from the launch of their first indie UK singles in 1994 (“Supersonic,” “Shakermaker,” “Live Forever,” “Cigarettes & Alcohol,” “Whatever”) to their final shows together in the summer of 2009 — Oasis defined the essence of British Rock and Roll.   Their attitude and stark drama revitalized and reignited a UK music…

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Check out R. Kelly’s amazing performance of “Sign of a Victoy” with the Soweto Spiritual Singers at the opening ceremony of the 2010 World Cup in Johannesburg, South Africa! [youtube T4k46ZTmBQo nolink]   Go team Brazil!

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Punk Rock band DRIVE A have just released a new webisode that was filmed at a recent stop on their Bamboozle Roadshow tour with All Time Low, Boys Like Girls, and Third Eye Blind. The clip features lead singer Bruno Mascolo singing down in the pit with fans, and when he starts to get a…

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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 Suss-One: Tribute Mixtape To Big Pun…

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On Saturday, June 12, 2010, the U.S. will meet England in the World Cup for the first time since 1950.   60 years ago, the U.S. famously beat the British soccer powerhouse 1-0, in a game since dubbed “The Miracle on Grass.”   In honor of the historic 2010 rematch, Weezer frontman Rivers Cuomo, a…

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Trek Life drops a dime for ESPN by lending his forthcoming single “So Supreme” to the popular sports network as the background music for the Stanley Cup and NBA Finals. The track embodies the fighting spirit shared between the competing teams; “This song is me re-establishing my ground as an emcee amongst so many other…

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Over the last two evenings, legendary guitarist Jeff Beck has headlined two power-packed shows at the famous Iridium Jazz Club in New York. Dubbed as “inspired” and “passionate” by the New York Times, the events honored the late, great guitarist Les Paul. Sponsored by Gibson Guitar, the two intimate evenings, billed as “A Celebration of…

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AFRICAN STUDENTS DANCE FOR SHAKIRA According to The Associated Press, a group of South African students showed Shakira their Zulu dance moves to the rhythm of the African drum Wednesday while the singer was visiting their suburban elementary school south of Johannesburg.   Shakira is among the artists that performed Thursday night at the World…

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Hearts On Parade, the debut full-length album from Ashley Arrison will be released digitally and in stores on July 1st.       Hearts On Parade is a complete package of gorgeous vocals and a catalog of songs just waiting to be heard and cherished.   Arrison’s first single, “Trying To Help You Out” (now…

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The digital single “Pound Sign (#?*!)” by Lyric Street recording artist Kevin Fowler debuted on the Top Country Digital Singles Chart with an impressive 9,000 downloads, according to Nielsen Soundscan.   In just four weeks, his current hit has ignited the charts and is #42* on Billboard’s Country Chart, with 13.6 million audience impressions. In…

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The Backstreet Boys join popular hard rock band KORN to boycott the purchase of BP oil. Currently on a 35+ North American tour in support of their new album, THIS IS US, BSB promises to embark on a BP free tour.   “I’m devastated by what I’ve seen first hand and on the news” says…

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After several years pursuing her passion for environmental advocacy – most recently exploring the isles of Canada’s pacific coast for a Canadian National Parks project – celebrated singer/songwriter Sarah Harmer tours the urban landscape of America this summer confirming her first U.S. dates in four years. SARAH HARMER U.S. TOUR DATES: 6/23 – New York,…

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There are few publicity companies that set their focus on the unmistakable correlation between fashion and entertainment. With the intention of spotlighting what makes each client unique, ERA Apparel and Music Group has the rare, customized ability to bring out the distinct personality of clothing lines, musical artists, and other design companies through a vast…

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In response to overwhelming fan demand for tickets to Roger Waters’ upcoming North American concert tour commemorating the 30th anniversary of the original release of The Wall, a final four shows have been added to the production’s North American itinerary.   The Live Nation produced tour will begin on September 15th in Toronto with 52…

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KE$HA SCORES ANOTHER NUMBER ONE HIT! According to Billboard, Ke$ha is just the fifth female artist since the beginning of 2000, and the third in the last two years, to earn at least two number one hits from a debut album on Billboard’s Pop Songs radio airplay chart, as “Your Love Is My Drug,” the…

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On September 28th, Vagrant Records will releasethe latest studio album from Pete Yorn. Produced by Frank Black (The Pixies), this visceral 11-song collection follows Yorn’s two 2009 releases. Back & Fourth, hailed as “haunting” by Entertainment Weekly.   While Rolling Stone said,”Yorn has found his voice on Back and Fourth, a mostly acoustic beauty.” It…

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ScatterTunesâ„¢, the company that is revolutionizing the concept of the “album” through its innovative and immersive V-Album technology, is offering up exciting multimedia releases on June 8th from superstars Taylor Swift, Reba and Jewel, as well as up-and-coming singer-songwriter Justin Moore.   ScatterTunes is proud to partner with The Valory Music Co. and Big Machine…

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Sweden has been impacting the American music scene for decades, and its newest starlet Kerima has something special. “This Night” is already a hit overseas where it has been #2 for over a month on Sweden’s leading social network Snowfish.   In the U.S., “This Night” already has a radio buzz and is quickly spreading…

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