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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! JAY-Z ft. Young Jeezy “REAL AS IT…

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Barsuk Records is proud to announce a release date of January 12th, 2010 for Blunt Mechanic’s debut full-length, World Record. Although this is Blunt Mechanic’s debut album, it’s far from critically-acclaimed songcrafter Ben Barnett’s first release. Barnett, who formerly performed as Kind Of Like Spitting between 1996 and 2006, released eight full-lengths and numerous EPs…

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Southern California’s heavy fuzz rock legends FU MANCHU have completed work on their eleventh full length album. The electrifying group will drop Signs of Infinite Power on October 20, 2009 via Century Media Records. Originally formed in 1985 as a Black Flag-influenced hardcore punk band called Virulence, FU MANCHU has since become one of hard…

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Fueled By Ramen recording group A Rocket To The Moon has announced the upcoming release of their much-anticipated debut album.   “ON YOUR SIDE” arrives in stores and at all online retailers on October 13th. Pre-orders for “ON YOUR SIDE” begin today at the Fueled By Ramen webstore, located at store.arockettothemoon.net.   In addition to…

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Groundbreaking post-hardcore rockers Thursday will release a digital “Deluxe Edition” of their critically acclaimed album Common Existence on Sept 15.   The digital only release will include 3 new songs, 1 remix and 1 demo as well as the music video for the single “Resuscitation of a Dead Man” and a digital booklet. Watch the…

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Jason Derulo, pop singer and songwriter, and the highly anticipated Beluga Heights sophomore artist, debuted his single, “Whatcha Say,” and is taking the music world by storm. Quickly reaching #4 on ITUNES at 101,324 downloads to date, up 71% over last week’s 59,373, and climbing up the Billboard Rhythm and Pop charts, the multi-talented artist/songwriter…

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When Beyonce told us she was booked all the way up until next year, she wasn’t kidding. The diva will be reuniting with Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams to record a new Destiny’s Child album! Michelle told Britain’s News of the World newspaper that the reunion “definitely will happen.” The powerhouse group is contractually obligated…

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According to Rap-Up.com, Universal Motown is getting ready to distribute a new Jackson 5 album titled Ultimate Christmas Collection. The upcoming stocking stuffer is scheduled to hit stores on October 13th.

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Blink-182 has rescheduled more shows in order for drummer Travis Barker to mourn the loss of his friend DJ AM, who passed away last Friday due to a drug overdose. The band has posted updated shows and information on HiMyNameisMark.com. The group is set to resume their tour on Friday in Kansas City.

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Uncle Kracker’s new album Happy Hour is out on September 15th, and the singer’s official Web site is offering the chance to hear new tracks off the effort until its release.   For more information and to start listening, head to UncleKracker.com.

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New material continues to leak from Christina Milian’s much hyped Elope album. This time, a track featuring The Dream called “Welcome To Vegas” has surfaced. Head over to Rap-Up.com now to hear a lengthy snippet. <WM> SKOPE IT HERE!

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Miley Cyrus has the number one downloaded song for the second straight week on iTunes.   “Party in the U.S.A.” nabs the top spot, holding back The Black Eyed Peas’ hit “I Gotta Feeling,” which has returned the favor by holding the number one spot on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, keeping Cyrus at number…

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We’ve just learned Sean Kingston is packaging his upcoming Tomorrow album in a special way. Fans can expect the disc to include an interactive 3D karaoke experience which will allow fans to sing and record a duet with a 3-D mini Sean Kingston. Be sure to grab Tomorrow when it drops on September 22nd and…

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NYC Artist Jeremy Penn was asked to be the featured artist for the first ever, Freedom Week in New York. Freedom Week is a coalition of abolitionists working to raise awareness about the 27 million people currently enslaved and/or trafficked here in the U.S. and abroad. Joining the likes of two-time Pulitzer Prize winning journalist,…

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Be sure to check out the new music video from the Backstreet Boys for their song “Straight Through My Heart.” As a song being featured on the group’s forthcoming album titled THIS IS US (out October 6), “Straight Through My Heart” is a dance-ready club banger that showcases the guys’ high-energy tendencies and skillful moves…

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After a successful string of summer dates in support of their critically acclaimed new album American Central Dust, Son Volt continues their tour into the Fall.   They will be hitting such markets as New York, Boston, Atlanta, Chicago, Washington, D.C. and Philadelphia to name a few. Son Volt U.S. Tour Dates: 9/10 Exit/In Nashville,…

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Relient K is asking fans to Forget And Not Slow Down on October 6 as they launch the first release since taking helm on the newly revived record label, Mono Vs. Stereo, in conjunction with Jive Records. “The songs that tend to be the fan favorites in the past are the ones about making mistakes…

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Fans of Hot Chelle Rae now have more ways than ever to stay connected with the band. In addition to following the guys on Twitter (@HotChelleRae) to see what they are up to day-to-day, fans can leave a message for the Nashville quartet on their mobile hotline, 615-823-5845. As a bonus, they’re giving away a…

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Bollywood megastar, TINA SUGANDH, has taken on the dance world, played with some of the most famous legends in music, and is now attacking Hollywood with her hit song “Break Me” appearing on the long-awaited premiere of MELROSE PLACE, the CW’s updated version of the widely popular 1990s series.   The song will air on…

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The ultimate HITMAN, David Foster is embarking on a quest to find his next vocal superstar, in conjunction with the 2009 North American HITMAN, DAVID FOSTER & FRIENDS TOUR.   The 15-time Grammy Award Winner, Emmy winning songwriter / producer and three-time Oscar nominee has partnered with NAMEDROP.COM to present the HITMAN Talent Search, a…

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Rap-Up.com has gotten its hands on a new song from Mario called “Thinkin’ About You.” The second single is said to be off his upcoming D.N.A. album, which boasts contributions from Tricky Stewart and The-Dream, Babyface, Stargate, Jim Jonsin, Eric Hudson and Bangladesh. Be sure to pick up your copy on October 13th. SKOPE IT…

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According to the Associated Press, Chris Brown says he doesn’t remember savagely beating Rihanna and claims he still loves his former girlfriend.   In his first public interviews on the subject, the singer told People magazine that his feelings haven’t changed for Rihanna since the February assault that left her bruised.   Brown pleaded guilty…

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Mike Shinoda has remixed Metric’s track “Gold Guns Girls.” The song is off Metric’s new album, Fantasies, and fans can listen to the Linkin Park man’s version of it at MikeShinoda.com. Word has it that Linkin Park may work on a remix of a Kings of Leon track from their Only By the Night album.…

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Amerie has reportedly reached out to Lil Wayne so he can be featured on the official remix to her second single “Heard Em All.” The revamped track is said to be included on the “Why RU” singer’s In Love & War LP, which drops on November 3rd. SKOPE IT HERE!

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Bad Lieutenant, the project formed in 2007 by New Order’s Bernard Sumner (guitar, vocals) and Phil Cunningham (guitar), along with Jake Evans (guitar, vocals), will see the long-awaited North American release of their debut album, Never Cry Another Tear, on October 6 on their own Triple Echo Records imprint. Initially and for a one week…

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In 1969, Karen and Richard Carpenter signed to A&M Records and released their debut album.   Forty years later, the Carpenters are recognized not only as the most successful brother-sister act in music history and one of the best-selling acts of all-time but also as a pop culture phenomenon that continues to resonate today.  …

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One of the world’s legendary clubland hotspots, Montreal’s STEREO will reopen its doors once again this Labor Day Weekend, from Thursday 3rd September — Monday 7th September, announcing an extravaganza of festivities over a five day affair. Grammy Award winners Sharam from Deep Dish, and Roger Sanchez will join the star studded line-up along with…

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Ben J and Legacy of The New Boyz will join multi-platinum recording artist Sean Kingston on a 25-city North American Tour that will last through November.   Their summer smash “You’re A Jerk” hit the airwaves this summer after an extensive self-propelled run on websites like MySpace and YouTube where youth across the nation recorded…

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Sony Music Entertainment and Experience Hendrix L.L.C. have agreed to a monumental catalog licensing deal to set the stage for a worldwide campaign to make all of Jimi’s extraordinary music, including classics, never before heard archive recordings, and filmed concerts available through every type of media. Legacy Recordings, Sony’s catalog music division, will issue definitive…

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Mike Shinoda’s art exhibition, Glorious Excess (Dies), is on right now in Los Angeles. Fans who can’t make it out to California can learn more about the show right now at the Linkin Park TV section of the band’s Web site. If you can make it out can see the exhibit, it’s at the Japanese…

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U2 were set to play Giants Stadium in New Jersey on Friday, September 25th but the concert has been moved. According to U2.com, the show will now take place on Wednesday, September 23rd. The band’s site states that the change was necessitated by the rescheduling of the time of the New York Jets football game…

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Everclear is prepping a new album of sorts.   It’s called In A Different Light and it’s a collection of newly interpreted recordings of their greatest hits like “Santa Monica,” “I Will Buy You A New Life,” “Father of Mine” and “Rock Star.”   The album commemorates the band’s new deal with 429 Records and…

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Even though Whitney Houston’s much anticipated I Look To You album came out today, some songs leaked before its release. The latest one is an up-tempo Danja- produced song titled “For The Lovers.” If you haven’t picked up I Look To You yet, you can hear the tune on YouTube. SKOPE IT HERE!

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According to Rap-Up.com, Mariah Carey has released another single off her upcoming Memoirs Of An Imperfect Angel album. The new track is actually a cover of Foreigner’s ‘80s classic “I Want to Know What Love Is.” The cut was reportedly produced by Tricky Stewart and James “Big Jim” Wright. SKOPE IT HERE!

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KIA MOTORS ANNOUNCES LINEUP FOR “THE SOUL COLLECTIVE” NATIONAL TOUR Series of Free Shows, Including MGMT, Silversun Pickups, Against Me! and Major Lazer All Part of 10-City Tour In Support of the All-New 2010 Kia Soul New York, NY – Kia Motors America today announced the lineup of bands set to perform in its 10-city…

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It lets you create your own “Sexy Bitch” remix and share it with a friend.   It can bring hours of entertainment.      The David Guetta album is currently #7 on the Itunes Album Chart.   SKOPE IT HERE!

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Ranked #1 in Kerrang Magazine’s “100 Gigs That Shook The World” and voted as “Nirvana’s #1 Greatest Moment” by fans in an NME poll, Nirvana’s historic August 30, 1992 headlining appearance at the UK’s Reading Festival is one of the most bootlegged concerts in the annals of rock’n’roll.   Now, fans will have an opportunity…

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MINA, Italy’s most celebrated and best selling female singer for the past 4 decades is readying her American debut “ Sulla Tua Bocca” on September 15, 2009. Mina has had 35 #1 albums, been top female singer of the year 19 times, and her body of work encompasses 80 albums, 130 singles and over 1200…

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With 15 years, 6 platinum-plus albums and as many Grammys under their collective belt (not to mention sold out shows at Wembley Stadium, Madison Square Garden and the L.A. Forum), Foo Fighters will soon mark off yet another milestone in their ascension to quintessential American rock godhood: The band will release its first ever greatest…

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Radiohead’s Kid A (2000), Amnesiac (2001), and Hail To The Thief (2003) is out now on Capitol/EMI in expanded “Collectors Edition” and limited “Special Collectors Edition” packages. Each “Collectors Edition” includes the original album plus a second CD of rarities, including radio sessions and live recordings. Each “Special Collectors Edition,” in deluxe, lift-top box packaging,…

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