Major League Baseball’s annual All-Star game is next week, and Carolina Liar’s song “Show Me What I’m Looking For” is being featured in promos for the event. Head to CarolinaLiar.com to watch an ad featuring the tune, as well as some of your favorite baseball players including Derek Jeter and Albert Pujols.
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ROB THOMAS HAS TO CANCEL ON LETTERMAN
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If you tuned into watch The Late Show with David Letterman on Tuesday to see Rob Thomas perform, then you were probably pretty disappointed. According to his Web site, the matchbox twenty frontman had to cancel his appearance on the late-night staple due to a “personal family matter.” No word yet on if…
MAROON 5 COVER FRANK SINATRA
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Maroon 5 has recorded a Frank Sinatra tune. According to Billboard.com, they covered “The Way You Look Tonight” and it’s one of 13 Sinatra songs that will appear on an exclusive collection of covers and originals called His Way, Our Way. It’s on sale now over at the iTunes Music Store.
UNAIRED MICHAEL JACKSON TRIBUTE FROM 2009 BET AWARDS
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The 2009 BET Awards received much criticism for not providing a true Michael Jackson tribute during the ceremony. According to BrokenCool.com, producer P. Frank Williams claims there was a segment, originally meant to air, that was scrapped last minute. The footage chronicles MJ’s life, while playing “Gone Too Soon” and audio clips from the King…
B.o.B “PUT ME ON (REEBOK CLASSIC REMIX 09)” VIDEO PREMIERE
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Today marks the video premiere of “Put Me On (Reebok Classic Remix 09)” by B.o.B aka Bobby Ray (Rebel Rock/Grand Hustle/Atlantic Records). Fans can now watch the video online at MTVu.com, MTV2.com and on TV at MTV2, MTV Jams, and MTVu. Video: B.o.B – “Put Me On (Reebok Classic Remix 09)” Directed by Issac Klotz/…
BEN HARPER “FLY ONE TIME” VIDEO
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The new video for Ben Harper and Relentless7’s track “Fly One Time” debuts today on AOL Music and AOL’s Spinner. The video features clips of amazing footage depicting the highs and lows of life through the eyes of incredible athletes and humanitarians.
SKOPE EXCLUSIVES: Poison Pen “Magnifique” Feat MOP
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SKOPE EXCLUSIVES: TRIFE DIESEL F. GHOSTFACE KILLAH “RESPECTFULLY”
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BLK JKS OFFER MP3 “MOLOLATLADI”
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BLK JKS’ highly anticipated full-length debut After Robots will be released September 8 on Secretly Canadian. Following the March release of their MYSTERY EP and return appearance at South by Southwest, South Africa’s BLK JKS are receiving critical praise from The New York Times, SPIN, The Wall Street Journal, The New Yorker, LA Weekly, Time…
SKOPE EXCLUSIVES: Reed KD “If The Tide Swings”
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U2 “GET ON YOUR BOOTS” LIVE VIDEO
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U2’s 360 tour officially kicked off this week in Barcelona, Spain in front of a crowd of thousands. Prior to embarking on their World tour, the band played a string of intimate club dates including a stop at the historic Sommerville Theatre which lies just outside of Boston. With an audience of hundreds, rather than…
SKOPE EXCLUSIVES: Drummer “Feel Good Together”
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Drummer, the new band featuring Patrick Carney, drummer for the critically acclaimed duo The Black Keys, is poised for the release of their debut album, Feel Good Together. The album is set for release September 29 on Carney’s label, Audio Eagle. Drummer “Feel Good Together”: SKOPE IT HERE!
MEESE’S “NEXT IN LINE” IS iTUNES SINGLE OF THE WEEK
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Check out Denver band Meese this week on iTunes, where the band’s new single “Next In Line” is featured as the FREE “Single of the Week.” This week only, Meese’s brand new album Broadcast will be offered on iTunes for $7.99. Broadcast is currently Top 15 on iTunes’ Rock albums chart. SKOPE IT HERE!
SKOPE EXCLUSIVES: ASSEMBLE HEAD “BY THE RIPPLING GREEN”
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CHALI 2NA LIVE ON MYSPACE MUSIC
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Chali 2na hooked up with MySpace for a live streaming performance, the first of its kind! Check the clip below as he performs “Lock Shit Down” and spits a freestyle. Fish Outta Water in stores 7/7. Chali 2na MySpace Music Performance: SKOPE IT HERE!
SPENCER DAY TO RELEASE CONCORD JAZZ DEBUT SEPTEMBER 8
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Concord Jazz has announced the release of Vagabond, the new album from up-and-coming vocalist-songwriter-pianist Spencer Day. Vagabond marks Day’s first release on Concord Jazz and cements his reputation as a balladeer for the new century. The 14-track album will be available on September 8th. Spencer Day is an artistic vagabond, a modern-day musical nomad.…
YEAH YEAH YEAHS FAN T-SHIRT CONTEST
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The YYYs have put out a request for fans to design the t-shirts for their next tour! “Hey Folks, all us YYYs have been avid collectors of t-shirts over the years, what can we say, WE LIKEY A GOOD T-SHIRT. In our travels many of you have chucked a homemade YYY tee on the stage…
PANIC RELEASE STATMENT
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Brendon Urie and Spencer Smith, the only remaining members of Panic at the Disco, have released a statement via their MySpace page regarding the departure of Ryan Ross and Jon Walker. The statement reads: “We just wanted to let you know, that the news of Ryan and Jon leaving the band is unfortunately true. It’s…
SPINNERETTE RELEASE “BAPTIZED BY FIRE” VIDEO
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In case you didn’t see on Spinner this weekend, Brody Dalle’s Spinnerette has debuted the video for “Baptized by Fire,” the first single from her self-titled full length album. SKOPE IT HERE!
SKOPE EXCLUSIVES: Jamie Foxx ft. Drake & Kanye West “DIGITAL GIRL RMX”
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SKOPE EXCLUSIVES: P.J. Pacifico “Jackbone”
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TWITTER CHART TO TRACK ARTIST POPULARITY
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Country music trade publication MusicRow and New Media marketing group AristoWorks have formed a chart to track Country music artists’ popularity among Twitter users. The rankings are based on the number of users “following” each artist. Currently, there are 72 chart positions. Miley Cyrus and Taylor Swift occupy the No. 1 and 2…
SKOPE EXCLUSIVES: EMINEM FEAT JACK BEAZLY “YOU MADE ME REMIX”
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SKOPE EXCLUSIVES: J. FUTURISTIC “1st Name Last Name (Remix)”
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SKOPE EXCLUSIVES: Havoc “Going OT”
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DAVID HODGES SIGNS WITH REPRISE RECORDS
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Singer and songwriter David Hodges, formerly of multi-platinum rock band Evanescence, has signed a solo deal with Reprise Records. The Little Rock, AR, native is currently putting the finishing touches on his debut studio album for the label. As one-third of Evanescence, Hodges co-wrote such hits as “Bring Me to Life” and “My Immortal” from…
SLAYER TO UNLEASH WORLD PAINTED BLOOD IN LATE SUMMER
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For nearly three decades, bassist/vocalist Tom Araya, guitarists Kerry King and Jeff Hanneman, and drummer Dave Lombardo have proven over and over, whether in the studio or on the concert stage, that there is Slayer and then there’s everyone else. And they’re about to do it again, first with the band’s co-headline spot on this…
MACK 10 RETURNS WITH NEW LP
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According to BallerStatus.com, Mack 10 has teamed up with big names like Lil Wayne, Rick Ross, Akon and many others on his upcoming Soft White LP. The project is a follow-up to 2005’s Hustla’s Handbook. The West Coast rapper describes the project as “just raw and uncut, it’s just me.” Fans can expect his…
METALLICA PAY TRIBUTE TO JACKSON
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During their July 4th show in Germany, Metallica paid tribute to the late Michael Jackson. The group played a snippet of “Beat It” before going into a cover of Queen’s song “Stone Cold Crazy.” Singer James Hetfield also told the crowd that “Beat It” features “a main influence” on guitarist Kirk Hammett’s playing.…
TREY SONGZ GETS REMIXED BY MASE
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Rap-Up.com has gotten its hands on a revamped track for Trey Songz’ “I Need A Girl” featuring Mase. The unofficial remix may take some by surprise, especially since Mase has retired from rap to become a preacher; however the emcee said Michael Jackson’s passing inspired him. SKOPE IT HERE!
AEROSMITH POSTPONE DATES
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Aerosmith had to postpone three dates because singer Steven Tyler was suffering from an unspecified injury. The group couldn’t make their July 1st show in Cincinnati, their July 3rd show in Hershey, Pennsylvania or their concert on Sunday in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Reuters speculates the injury is a pulled muscle since fans at…
GET A FREE NICKELBACK SONG
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There’s a new version of Internet Explorer available and if you download it now, you will receive a Nickelback song to go along with it. It’s all free, so head to Nickelback.com to get your hands on both now.
YELLOWCARD TO PLAY SOON?
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According to Degy Entertainment, Yellowcard are looking to head back on the road soon. The band is hoping to play some college venue shows at the end of 2009 and into 2010. For more information, head to Degy.com. In 2008, Yellowcard announced that they were taking a break.
PARAMORE TALK ALBUM COVER
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Paramore has explained their new album art to MTV News. The cover image for the band’s next record, Brand New Eyes, features a yellow and black butterfly who’s wings have been separated from its body. Front woman Hayley Williams told MTV that the butterfly is one she found in her driveway. The cover art is…
THE GAME SPEAKS ON 50 CENT BEEF
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According to MTV News, The Game revealed that he wants to “apologize to 50 Cent as a man.” The two rappers had a huge falling out a few years back, one that Game says started because he “was young, man” and he admits “I did a lot of dumb things. I felt me and 50…
JEREMIH PROJECTED TO OUTSELL MAINO
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According to HitsDailyDouble.com, Jeremih’s self-titled disc is on pace to sell between 45 and 50-thousand units in its first week. If this is the case, the “Birthday Sex” singer will move more units than Maino’s much anticipated debut, If Tomorrow Comes… and Ace Hood’s Ruthless, combined. Both of the rappers will most likely fall in…
CHRIS BROWN IS RAPPING?
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Chris Brown is on a mission to revive his reputation after facing assault charges for the alleged incident with Rihanna. Over the weekend, the troubled singer showed off a new hairstyle at Diddy’s all-white party in Beverly Hills and he also released a new freestyle. Yes, according to Rap-Up.com, Breezy is rapping with his BFF…
SKOPE EXCLUSIVES: Havoc “Smells Like Nine/Five”
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U2’s 360 TOUR SNEAK PREVIEW
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Take a sneak peak at U2’s upcoming 360 World Tour! Featuring stage construction, sound bites from band manager Paul McGuinness and tour producer Arthur Fogel. Behind the scenes only link: [youtube XZrkRBT3aSA nolink] Full clip link (incl mgmt/crew interviews): [youtube LucNhAWJ8W8 nolink]
SKOPE EXCLUSIVES: Deluka “Cascade”
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