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ALBERTA CROSS’ FULL-LENGTH DEBUT SET FOR RELEASE SEPTEMBER 22
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Alberta Cross are poised for the release of their much-anticipated full-length debut, Broken Side of Time, set for release September 22 on ATO Records. The album arrives on the heels of their acclaimed EP The Thief & the Heartbreaker, which earned the band U.K. touring slots with Oasis, The Shins and Bat For Lashes, and…
GINUWINE SET TO RELEASE 6TH CD ‘A MAN’S THOUGHTS’
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R&B legend and dance sensation Ginuwine will release his 6th CD, A Man’s Thought’s, via Notify/Asylum/Warner Bros. on June 23. The CD features the new Top 10 Billboard R&B hit, “Last Chance,” which was released in March amid controversy about the Juwan Lee directed video clip. The CD also features the kinetic dance single, “Get…
THE USED TO PREMIERE NEW SINGLE “BLOOD ON MY HANDS”
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The Used have announced the release of their new single “Blood On My Hands.” The track, from the band’s upcoming album Artwork, will premiere on iTunes and TheUsed.net on June 30th. Artwork, the fourth studio album for the Orem, Utah four-piece, will be released on Reprise Records this fall. “Blood…
PSEUDO SLANG OFFERS MP3 TO “WALKIN'”
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Pseudo Slang’s new track “Walkin’” feat. Grap Luva is placed right in the middle of their new album We’ll Keep Looking for a reason: they want it to be one of the cornerstones of the project. The Buffalo-based duo of Emcee Sick and producer Tone Atlas use this track to give praise to the jazz-tinged…
VIA TANIA VIDEO FOR “WONDER STRANGER”
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Her sophomore release, Moon Sweet Moon sees a change in direction for Via Tania, dictated from the very seeds of the songs upwards, and features contributions from an array of skilled players including members of Tortoise, Lara May (Ben Lee’s band), Shearwater, and Melbourne’s Ground Components – to name but a few. Watch Via…
VIDEO OF JAY-Z PERFORMING WITH BEYONCE IN NYC
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During the New York City dates for Beyonce’s I Am tour at Madison Square Garden, the singer brought out Jay-Z during “Crazy In Love” and “Déjà Vu.” [youtube j5eUKzc09pw nolink]
KRIS ALLEN WORKING WITH THE FRAY
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We already know that on his album, Adam Lambert is working with Lady Gaga’s producer RedOne, and now we know who Kris Allen is collaborating with for his record. Billboard.com reports that the American Idol winner has been working with a lot of different people, including The Fray’s guitarist, Joe King, in Timbaland’s studio…
BE A VIP WITH AAR
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Want to be a VIP at the All-American Rejects’ July 17th gig on the Today show in New York City? If so, just head to AllAmericanRejects.com for your chance to win an up-close-and-personal spot at the performance.
FABOLOUS AIMS TO AVOID LP LEAKS
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ThisIs50.com reports Fabolous is taking a new approach to avoid further leaks of his upcoming album, Loso’s Way. Fab will no longer send out his songs via email when it’s time for the mixing process, since that’s when piracy and leaks happen most frequently. The rapper explained that he will only handle such matters in…
ROCK AND RUBIN WANT TO GET NEW ALBUM RIGHT
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According to Billboard.com, Kid Rock has teamed up with producer Rick Rubin for his new album and it may not come out as soon as the “All Summer Long” singer hoped. That’s because the pair want to make sure every song is great before releasing it to the world. Rock has 18 to 20 tunes…
CHRIS BROWN COPS A PLEA DEAL
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Yesterday, Chris Brown copped a plea deal in his felony assault case and will not do any jail time. According to the Associated Press, the deal includes five years of supervised probation and six months of community labor. Brown will be allowed to do his community service in his home state of Virginia.…
ACE HOOD NEW VIDEO FOR “CHAMPION”
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Ace Hood is back with another video. This time he brings along Rock Ross & Jazmine Sullivan. This track is called “Champion” and it is certain to be a hit. Ace Hood is signed to DJ Khaled’s label, We The Best. Ace Hood (Feat. Rick Ross & Jazmine Sullivan) – Champion: SKOPE IT HERE!
PLIES THROWS OUT $50K TO ATL CROWD
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Over the weekend on Saturday June 20th in Atlanta, GA, rap sensation Plies performed at the HOT 107.9 Birthday Bash at Phillips Arena. 50 models identically dressed in “Becky” T shirts and hot pink fitted jeans greeted Plies as he walked on stage, but before starting the show Plies brought out a supersized duffle bag…
SKOPE EXCLUSIVES: Warren G “Mr. DJ”
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SKOPE EXCLUSIVES: NatStar “The King” ‘I Am Legend’ Mixtape
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BABELGUM GOES ON THE ROAD WITH THE PRODIGY
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They’ve been shredding ears and searing strobes with their industrial-strength, euphoria-driven big beat for years. This month, independent web and mobile TV service Babelgum pays homage to THE PRODIGY with the screening of some exclusive documentary and live footage – providing a brilliantly unique insight into the rave renegades’ world. SKOPE IT HERE!
SKOPE EXCLUSIVES: NIGHT HORSE “GOOD BYE GONE”
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JET OFFER DOWNLOAD TO “SHE’S A GENIUS”
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JET, the Australian rockers, will release their highly anticipated third studio album Shaka Rock on August 25th on their newly created Real Horrorshow Records through the Five Seven Music imprint with distribution and services through EMI Label Services. The album’s first single “She’s A Genius” is going to radio today and JET and…
SKOPE EXCLUSIVES: Bloodsport “Last Goodbye” (Dedication to Mom)
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PITBULL GOES PLATINUM / VIDEO
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Ultra Records recording artist PITBULL chalks another milestone for his career with his platinum hit “I Know You Want Me (Calle Ocho)” that has been on the Billboard Hot 100 chart for the last 14 weeks, in the Top 10 for four weeks where it remains at #4. It is the only independently released single…
DAVID GUETTA ‘ONE LOVE’ TO BE RELEASED AUGUST 25TH
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As an internationally respected artist/producer/remixer/DJ, DAVID GUETTA’s track record has been impeccable for nearly two decades. Now, in mid-2009, his career is reaching new peaks: “When Love Takes Over” featuring the lead vocal of multi-platinum pop-R&B songstress Kelly Rowland, is taking off as a world-wide smash, posting its first national #1 charting in the U.K.…
SKOPE EXCLUSIVES: The Jacka feat. Paul Wall & Masspike Miles “Get It In”
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IPECAC RECORDINGS SET TO RELEASE SAX RUINS’ “YAWIQUO” ON JULY 28
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Ipecac Recordings will release Sax Ruins’ Yawiquo on July 28. Band formerly known as Ruins adds female alto sax player, Ono Ryoko. The newly partnered duo, formerly known as Ruins and centered around Japanese drummer Tatsuya Yoshida, make their US debut via this 17-track album
THE FLAMING LIPS PREPARES TO HATCH “EMBRYONIC” NEW ALBUM
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For the past two decades, THE FLAMING LIPS has remained one of the world’s most influential experimental creative forces in rock music. Each new release has been greeted with ecclesiastical anticipation and embraced by both critics and a loyal, ever-growing/evolving universal fan mass. It is with great pleasure that THE FLAMING LIPS announces their…
MUTEMATH MOBILE LISTENING PARTY TO BEGIN THIS JULY
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In a unique move to allow their fans the chance to hear their entire new album, ARMISTICE, in advance of street date, MUTEMATH has devised an intrepid plan to bring the music to the streets of your city via bus for a Mobile Listening Party (MMLP). These special events will begin July 6, leading up…
RICK ROSS & MASSPIKE MILES VIDEO FOR “CIGAR MUSIC”
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“I was on the block, getting in trouble, getting locked up,” he said. “Holland Street in Roxbury. I was doing the things people do when they on the block. That’s why I speak that real language on them records. That’s my life. That’s what I lived. If I ain’t lived it, I’m speaking on something…
RZA PREPS SPIRITUAL BOOK
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According to XXLMag.com, RZA is gearing up to release his second literary effort. Only this time, the book is a spiritual guide called The Tao of Wu that’ll steer readers through the rapper’s personal experiences. Broken into seven parts, it touches on topics like Eastern religions, martial arts and numerology. You can own your copy…
CIARA TEAMS UP WITH STAPLES FOR YOUTH CAMPAIGN
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SingersRoom.com has learned Ciara is participating with Staples and DoSomething.org in an effort to provide students with appropriate school supplies. The “Go Girl” recently filmed a PSA for the Do Something 101 campaign and will take part in other activities and fundraisers. Reports show over 13-million American children are in need of basic supplies like…
RYAN CABRERA SUED
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Ryan Cabrera, who had a hit song back in 2004 with “On the Way Down” and was well known for dating Ashlee Simpson, is being sued. According to TMZ.com, two girls claim that when they left the singer’s house, they slipped and violently fell down the driveway, which was steep, poorly lit and “littered…
JAMIE FOXX GETS SURPISE PARTY FROM RCA
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ThisIs50.com reports RCA Music Group threw a surprise party for Jamie Foxx last Thursday at the new Armani store on New York City’s Fifth Avenue. The event was in honor of the singer’s platinum selling Intuition album and its smash hit record, “Blame It” — which has been number one for 12 weeks on Billboard’s…
TIMBERLAKE AND FOXX HONOR THEIR BOSS
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Justin Timberlake and Jamie Foxx paid tribute to their record label boss Barry Weiss last week. The RCA/Jive Label Group President was honored by the United Jewish Appeal Federation as the group’s Music Visionary of the Year. According to the Associated Press, Timberlake was the master of ceremonies and offered plenty of Jewish…
AAR SONG IN NEW TRANSFORMERS MOVIE
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Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen is destined to be one of the biggest blockbusters of the year, and it can only help that the movie is going to feature a tune by the All-American Rejects. AAR lent their song “Real World” to the film. The track will also be featured on the…
P!NK GETS FREAKED OUT BY A FAN
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All the reports from Down Under are saying that P!nk had a great time on her Australian tour — except for one little incident. Aussie paper the Courier Mail is reporting that a fan managed to find out which suite the pop star and husband Carey Hart were staying in at a hotel in…
BEYONCE GETS SUED?
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The New York Post reports Beyonce was scheduled to perform at Manhattan nightclub M2 on Saturday. However, due to her hectic tour preparations, the singer backed out of her contract and instead offered to make a one hour appearance instead. M2 owner Joey Morrissey is now threatening to sue the singer for “loss of reputation.”…
KATY PERRY NOT SUING KATIE PERRY
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There are stories going around alleging that Katy Perry is suing Australian fashion designed Katie Perry to stop her from using her name on her products. The pop star Perry took to her blog to dispel any rumors about the situation. The “I Kissed a Girl” singer wrote that all that happened was…
311 AUDIO STREAM FOR “IT’S ALRIGHT”
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Uplifter, (Volcano/Jive Records) the 9th studio album from multi-platinum rock band 311 debuts at #3 on the Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart. It is the band’s highest ever album chart debut. Combining 311’s signature rock-reggae sound and inspired lyrics, the band is excited to release their next single “It’s Alright”! “It’s Alright”:…
SKOPE EXCLUSIVES: DJ Deadeye “Wild Puerto Ricans”
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THESE ARE POWERS NEW VIDEO FOR “EASY ANSWERS”
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These Are Powers have a new video called Easy Answers up on Pitchfork right now. Only watch this if you like awesome shit and having your mind blown wide open. SKOPE IT HERE!
ELECTRIK RED JOINS THE NOH8 CAMPAIGN / VIDEOS
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Electrik Red joins the NOH8 campaign in support of marriage equality and equal rights among the gay community. the NOH8 campaign is a photo project and silent protest against discrimination started by Jeff Parshley and Adam Bouska. “SO GOOD”: SKOPE IT HERE! “SO GOOD REMIX FEAT. LIL WAYNE”: SKOPE IT HERE!
