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Mar 19, 2009
Sex and Hip Hop Beyond Misogyny: Call for Submissions
For the forthcoming issue, "Sex and Hip hop Beyond Misogyny", Words. Beats. Life: The Global Journal of Hip Hop Culture invites scholars, students, and practitioners to submit nuanced takes on gender and sexuality within hip hop culture. Topics may include sex trafficking, sexual education, hip hop and sex in film and literature, queer hip hop, boyhood and girlhood, and representations of the body. We hope to push ideas about sex and hip hop beyond simple investigations of misogyny in this issue.
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Oct 15, 2008
Turner Broadcast & Peachtree TV Looking for Female Singers
Turner Broadcast & Peachtree TV are looking for female singers between the ages of 18-30 years old, this is your CHANCE and OPPORTUNITY.
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Aug 26, 2008
Hip Hop & Tupac to Farm Life: Afeni Shakur-Davis Interview
Our network partner site ThugLifeArmy.com had an 'exclusive' web interview with the mother of hip hop icon and social activist the late Tupac Shakur (2Pac). This online ‘exclusive’ is an audio interview Afeni Shakur-Davis did with Robert of ThugLifeArmy.com from her farm in Lumberton, N.C..
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Aug 16, 2008
An Online Resource of Melody for Music Producers
In an ongoing effort to offer aspiring producers, writers, and artists all of the tools and resources they need to make great music and create opportunities in the entertainment industry, Sample My Melodyz Inc. introduces SampleMyMelodyz.Com, a creative tool for producers created by various well known producers in the recording industry today.
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Aug 08, 2008
'N' Word Debate in Hip Hop Misses Bigger Picture
There is a much ‘bigger picture’ which stems off the recent debate in hip hop about the use of the 'N' word, and no one really is addressing it. Words are an important ingredient to good hip hop music. Great flowing rap along with that hip hop snap beat is what makes a good hip hop track. Lately the talk has been the use of the 'N' word and the effects that it has on our youth. It has even been suggested that we 'ban' the use of the word 'nigga' in hip hop and rap music.
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Jul 01, 2008
In Her Own Words 2008 Song Competition for Female Singer/Songwriters
Angelic Music, the UK's first record and publishing music label to specialize in female singer-songwriters, is excited to announce the 'In her Own Words' 2008 competition. The competition is open to all female singer-songwriters with a minimum age of 15. Closing date for the competition is 30th October 2008.
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Apr 18, 2008
1st Annual Washington DC Hip Hop & Peacebuilding Festival
The first of its kind, DC's Hip Hop & Peacebuilding Festival will bring hip hop artists together with conflict resolution experts, community leaders, educators and activists to examine what is working in Hip Hop and how together we can do more to empower and transform communities by uniting the hip hop generation. DC artists will perform alongside artists from Uganda, Haiti, Tanzania, and Senegal & Palestine bridging the divide to achieve global impact. This event is a gift to the community in celebration of the energy and heart of hip hop and its potential to achieve positive social change in the world.
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Apr 11, 2008
Darfur Now College Tour - Help End Genocide in Darfur
STAND and Participant Media are proud to sponsor a nationwide tour of the critically acclaimed new documentary, Darfur Now, which will be available on DVD May 27th. Schools around the country, chosen for their outspoken efforts to fight genocide, will host a special screening of Darfur Now and a concert to raise awareness, funds, and send the message that NOW is the time to end genocide in Darfur. Tour dates and locations inside.
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Apr 04, 2008
Rap Auditions to be Held at Hip Hop Culture Center in NY
Hip Hop and Rap artists heads up. It has been announced that the dates for the general auditions for The Hip Hop Culture Center in Harlem New York second annual Rapathon, a 25-hour hip hop event taking place Saturday, May 3rd will be held at the Hip Hop Culture Center in Harlem on April 8th, April 10th, April 14th, April 18th and April 21st, between 6:30 pm and 8:30 pm. The Center is located at 2309 Frederick Douglass Blvd. at 124th Street , on the second floor of The Magic Johnson Theater.
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Music Companies and MySpace Announce MySpace Music
MySpace, the world's biggest and most popular social network, and three of the world's largest music companies, SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT, Universal Music Group, and Warner Music Group (NYSE: WMG), have announced the formation of a landmark joint venture, MySpace Music. The new company marries the most popular music community in the world with the most comprehensive catalogue of music content available online, unveiling a host of new music services and monetization models.
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Mar 25, 2008
Theme Song Contest for Domestic Violence
Domestic Violence Theme Song Contest created by Women Who Jam! to bring more awareness to the fight against domestic violence. BREAKING THE SILENCE IN SONG is presented by NCADV (National Coalition Against Domestic Violence) and NABFEME, this competition also provides an opportunity for aspiring and established singers and songwriters to have their creative works heard by influential decision-makers in the music and entertainment industry.
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HHEAL: Hip-Hop Educates and Advances Lives Fest
The Hip-Hop Association, in conjunction with the Social Services of Hip Hop, We Got Issues!, Afro-Latin@Project, and the New York State Youth Leadership Council present HHEAL Fest, a three-day celebration during NY's Immigrant Heritage Week. HHEAL Fest will include interactive workshops, panels, film screenings, and performances that will focus on Hip-Hop as a tool for education, immigrant history, media literacy, and life skills and youth empowerment. HHEAL Fest will be taking place from April 18-20 at the Raphael Hernandez School of the Performing Arts (IS 217) in the Bronx.
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Feb 29, 2008
Recent 'Net Rumors' of Suge Knight Deemed False
Recently rumors have been posted on the net that hip hop / rap entrepreneur and Death Row Records CEO, Marion 'Suge' Knight has fathered a child with Saaphyri. These 'rumors' are false according to Suge Knight.
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Atlanta Rap Artist T.I. Offered Plea Deal
The Atlanta based hip hop rap artist T.I., aka Clifford Joseph Harris, Jr., has been offered a 15 year prison term plea agreement by federal prosecuting attorney David E. Nahmias on his current weapons charges.
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Feb 04, 2008
Pan African Film and Arts Fest. Hip Hop Film Screenings In LA
The Hip-Hop Association (H2A) is proud to collaborate with the esteemed Pan African Film and Arts Festival (PAFF) to provide a diverse segment of global Hip-Hop film programming from throughout the African Diaspora including Uganda, Morocco, Cuba, Sierra Leone, Australia, and the US. PAFF, one of the largest African film festivals in the U.S., will be held from February 7 - February 18 in Los Angeles, CA.
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Jan 16, 2008
Hip Hop Congress Midwest Summit
The Hip Hop Congress will host its 4th Annual Midwest Summit: "Politics, Globalization and the Hip Hop Generation" in collaboration with the Office of Multi-Ethnic Student Affairs at the University of Michigan – Ann Arbor from Friday, February 1st to Sunday February 3rd, 2008.
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Dec 13, 2007
False Hip Hop News Reports on Reggie Wright Addressed
For the past 48 hours, rumors have been circulating around internet hip hop, rap and news sites about Wrightway Protective Services owner and ex head of Death Row Records security Reginald Wright, aka Reggie Wright, "backing down" from last week’s $100,000 challenge issued by former Wrightway security guard, the self-proclaimed "highly medicated" Kevin Hackie regarding Wright’s alleged involvement and orchestration in the murder of the late hip hop legend Tupac Shakur (2Pac) in September, 1996.
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Nov 22, 2007
Tupac (2Pac) Hip Hop DVD Rebuked By Reggie Wright Jr.
Hip Hop notable Reggie Wright Jr. and Death Row Records CEO and hip hop entrepreneur Marion 'Suge' Knight are pointed to as the ones behind the assassination of hip hop rap legend Tupac Shakur (2Pac), in a new hip hop based DVD. Reggie Wright says in the interview with the hip hop web site "But now when I see guys keep popping up, keeping their fame, going on and making money and exploiting him for their own personal gain and believing their own lies you get tired of seeing that."..."Once I saw the tape and read the things online, I said, Hey these guys can't get away with this because some people really believe this stuff. Over sixty to seventy percent of the accusations in the film are outright lies."
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Female Hip Hop DJ's Wanted
On March 29, 2008 at Jelani located at 507 Waverly Avenue, Brooklyn, New York 11238 Smooth Z Productions will hold an all female hip hop DJ Battle "Put Da Needle On Da Record"; beginning at 7:00 pm. Smooth Z Productions Entertainment is in search of female hip hop DJ's who would like to participate in this battle.
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Nov 03, 2007
DeKalb Man Faces Rap for Damaging Hip Hop Icon's Statue
DeKalb police have arrested a man in connection with the vandalism of the Tupac Amaru Shakur Center for the Arts and the statue of the late hip hop, rap and urban icon - Tupac Amaru Shakur (aka – 2Pac, Makaveli) in the Peace Garden at Stone Mountain Ga. which occurred on Oct.20th.
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Oct 26, 2007
2Pac to Drop 2 Cd's December 4th
It has been confirmed that hip hop icon Tupac Shakur (2Pac) will be releasing a "best of" series consisting of 2 separate disks on December 4th thru Universal/Amaru. The first disc is titled "THUG". The second disc is titled "LIFE".
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Oct 24, 2007
Digital Download Release Date For Unique Tupac Tribute CD Announced
Thug Life Army Records latest project is titled 'In the Shadow of an Icon' and will be available on digital download sites beginning November 13th. It is a collaboration of artists who all learned and grew out of the words and teachings of the late hip hop Icon Tupac Shakur (2Pac). Thug Life Army Records is a division of Star Sound Group International based in Hollywood, California. The album will be distributed thru Fontana/Universal/AMG on Thug Life Army Records. The album will be available for digital download on Itunes, Umusic and all other download sources November 13th. The album will be in stores nationwide January 15th 2008.
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Oct 22, 2007
XM and MySpace Ask Show Us What Ya Got Unsigned Hip Hop Talent
XM and MySpace's "Show Us What Ya Got!," online search for the hottest unsigned hip hop music talent, will hold its final competition, live at The Power Summit, October 25.
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Sep 05, 2007
Late Hip Hop Icon's Clothing Label Hit with Lawsuit
A lawsuit has been filed against the clothing label of the late hip hop icon Tupac Shakur (2Pac). The clothing line started by Afeni Shakur, Makaveli Branded uses the 'MB' logo and this suit says that infringes on the 'Marco Bellini' clothing labels trademark. The lawsuit was filed June 6, 2007 in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois Eastern Division.
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In Search of Serious Hip Hop MC's
MAKE Entertainment is seeking hip hop MC's for the 'MAKE Em Pay' underground hip hop MC competition to be held in Manhattan, NYC on October 6th 2007. MAKE Entertainment will be producing the 'MAKE Em Pay' MC battle and needs serious hip hop rap artists who are looking to gain industry exposure as our invited guest list of record label executives, artist managers, A&R's and other key music industry players come out to scout the next Rap Star.
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Aug 27, 2007
Mother of Tupac Subject of Bio Documentary
Ms. Afeni Shakur, born Alice Faye Williams in Lumberton, North Carolina, mother of slain hip hop icon Tupac Shakur (2Pac), is coming to the big movie screen in a major motion picture about the her life. The film "Dear Mama: The Life Story of Afeni Shakur" will chronicle the life of one of the most powerful, and well loved women and prolific activists of the 20th century.
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Aug 03, 2007
Campaign for Controversial Hip Hop Video Targets BET
The popular new multi-media network, Black Coffee Channel has launched a viewer campaign in support of getting BET to add the controversial video, 'Read A Book' by Bomani Armah to its Top 10 Countdown on the Hip Hop based Program '106th and Park,' as well as its regular video rotation.
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Jul 12, 2007
Hip Hop Interest: TASF Presents 9th Annual 'Shoulders of Giants'
The Tupac Amaru Shakur Foundation (TASF), named after the late hip hop icon Tupac Shakur (2Pac), proudly announces the Performing Arts Camp's ninth annual performance of the 'Shoulders of Giants' at the Rialto Center for the Arts in Atlanta on Saturday, August 4 at 7.00 PM. Based on Tupac's (2Pac) work The Rose That Grew From Concrete, written when he was 19-years old, the event is a reflection of his enigmatic life, and embraces his spirit, energy and ultimate message of hope.
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Jun 30, 2007
Headline Artists Announced for Hip Hop Congress Conference
The 6th Annual Hip Hop Congress Conference is in full effect. The conference, located in Athens, Ohio at Ohio University, July 4th - 8th, has announced that the headlining artists will be OneBeLo, Blueprint, Bay Area hip hop rapper Tha Jacka and Invincible. These artists all have long standing relationships with Hip Hop Congress and organizers are grateful to book these acts for the final artist showcase Saturday night.
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Jun 22, 2007
Ex Wu-Tang GM Starts Firm To Help Hip Hop Artists
Former GM of Wu-Tang Management in the mid to late 90s, Cedric Muhammad, has started CM Cap, the first firm dedicated to helping Hip Hop artists start non-music industry-related businesses. The business has already advised hip hop artist rapper David Banner and continues to work with major as well as underground and independent hip hop artists and moguls in establishing brick-and-mortar businesses in local communities.
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Jun 19, 2007
2 Albums to Drop this Year from Hip Hop Icon Tupac (2Pac)
In August Koch Entertainment will release 2Pac Evolutions: Duets and Remixes. Amaru tells us "it's a remix album from All Eyez on Me and Makaveli (Makaveli 7 day Theory). No unreleased material". There is no other 'official' information on a tracklisting, but details will be coming shortly. The second release will come in the 4th quarter in time for Christmas. The title of the album is now 'Best of 2Pac'...
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Jun 15, 2007
Ex Wu-Tang GM Talks Hip Hop & Deal Between 50 Cent's Manager & Warner
On The June 13th Edition Of "The Cedric Muhammad and Black Coffee Program," Cedric Muhammad, Former General Manager of the hip hop's Wu-Tang Management Analyzes Media Reports On Brand Asset Group, the joint venture between Warner Music Group and hip hop artist 50 Cent manager, Chris Lighty. "I was there when many of these kinds of discussions were taking place between Wu-Tang Clan, Steve Rifkind, SRC, and Loud/RCA Records. And I negotiated the Pepsi/Mountain Dew endorsement deal for the Clan"...
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Jun 13, 2007
Afeni Shakur-Davis Travels to South Africa
In Africa, mother of the hip hop icon Tupac (2Pac), Mrs. Shakur-Davis and a prayer group will visit Children's Homes, Hospitals, & donate goods directly to the people of Soweto. Please join us and Mrs. Shakur-Davis in prayer and fasting during this trip. Prayer and fast times are as follows...
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Jun 11, 2007
Hip Hop and Rap and the RIAA
For many years, the RIAA and authorities have been raiding legitimate Mom & Pop Urban retail stores, as well as vendors, for their involvement in the sales of hip hop and rap mix-tapes. Recently, they raided and arrested two popular hip hop and rap industry DJs in Atlanta, and have charged them under Georgia RICO statutes.
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Jun 05, 2007
Hip Hop Culture: It's a Family Matter by Yvonne Bynoe
Recently I was watching the talk show "My Two Cents" that airs on BETJ and the discussion was about the "Talented Tenth." Scholar-Activist, W.E.B. DuBois asserted that it was the top ten percent of Blacks, those people with vision, perseverance and education who would lift the masses from ignorance and poverty. Later in his career DuBois discarded this theory after observing that middle and upper income Blacks were not necessarily enlightened or even interested in helping their less fortunate brothers and sisters....Anyway back to the cable program. When one guest stated that 50 Cent was a leader I immediately bristled up. As far as I was concerned 50 Cent is a multi-millionaire entertainer, but I was not aware that he supported any cause other than fattening his pockets. I have no indication that he was putting anything on the line to contribute to the advancement of Black Americans. Then as I sat back and gave it some deep thought. I had to admit that 50 Cent is a leader, not because he has done anything, but because Black folks have made him one.
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May 29, 2007
Hip Hop May Not Be Dead - But Internet Radio May Soon Be
A few years ago I ran into former FCC Chairman Michael Powell as he was leaving Jesse Jackson's Wall Street Project conference in New York. He was the man of the hour due to the fact that over 3 million people had hit up the FCC demanding that he abandon his plans to allow big media conglomerates like Clear Channel to further consolidate. I confronted Powell about many of the complaints I was hearing from media reform activists around the country including the Bay Area's People Station Campaign, Detroit's Black Out Friday campaign and the 'Turn off the Radio Campaign' which drew 1500 people including Chuck D, Afrika Bambattaa, Doug E Fresh and numerous other hip hop and rap stars and launched in a Harlem church the night before...
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May 21, 2007
Hip Hop Sustains: Where Hip Hop Culture & Social Change Unite
This is a groundbreaking collaboration and opportunity for Urban Artists to participate in several arts events for the 2007 US Social Forum, being held in Atlanta, GA June 26 - July 1. The purpose of this letter is to invite you to submit artistic work for consideration.
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Apr 25, 2007
Davey D Speaks on Russell Simmons & Hip Hop
The fact that we helped create a climate to start to turn things around is a good thing. If it manifests itself in stations saying they wanna change up then that's great. If it means it will help get more people excited about doing a different type of rap highlighting different subject matter then I'm all for it. If it means Russell (who for the past few years has said he would never try and tell an artist to change his or her lyrics) is now calling for an end to hateful and derogatory words in commercially-released material, I say that's good thing. We should push harder and encourage more to follow suit...
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Apr 24, 2007
Hip Hop Won't Change Over the Non Use of 3 Words
Don Imus made his comments and that started the closer look at hip hop. Did anyone really think that anyone would really be able to change hip hop and the mind set of the hip hop culture. This is a lot deeper than the use of three words. When Russell Simmons and Dr. Benjamin Chavis on behalf of the Hip Hop Summit Action Network "recommend that the recording and broadcast industries voluntarily remove/bleep/delete the misogynistic words "bitch" and "ho" and the racially offensive word "nigger", did they truly believe this action would change the mind set of main stream hip hop?
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Apr 22, 2007
Conversation on Hip Hop RADIO ONE AND SPRING FEST
With all this talking closed doors, in public, on the radio, internet, and news about what's right or what's wrong with Hip Hop and the messages that are being said against women, gun violence, drugs etc. RADIO ONE, owned by a black woman, Kathy Hughes, co signs for this type of concert where many if not most of these artist are talking about the very things "so-called" people want to be changed in Hip Hop.
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Apr 20, 2007
Don Imus Aside: Will Hip Hop Change or Be Declared Dead
As a culture rap music is a very big part of hip hop. Rappers need to be aware of the power of the tongue and the impact they have on youth. That is what the Simmons, Kevin Liles, L.A. Reid, Sylvia Rhone, Mitch Bainwol, Damon Dash and others should have been addressing; instead of trying to making some of these performers seem like 'poets'.
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Apr 18, 2007
Real Facts about: Hip Hop, The Music Industry & Black Folks
I'm asking all those who watched Oprah not to get confused with their mind-twisting fast-talking bullying tactics that was force-feeding everyone to look everywhere else but inside themselves to make that change; they are their own man in the mirror, who hold the power to rid our lives of the mental trash that cleverly deceived us with beats that were given to us as gifts from our ancestors to be used for loving and healing purposes.
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Apr 17, 2007
Is a Morals Clause Needed in Hip Hop and Rap
Since the Don Imus affair, hip hop and rap have taken much examination for the lyrics contained in many of the songs. Has the time come for a need for a 'Morals Clause' in Hip Hop and Rap? Secret behind closed door meetings are being planned by hip hop notables, entrepreneurs and so called leaders of the culture. Ministers and even politicians have weighted in and offered their comments on hip hop culture; the language and the message behind the music.
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Did Hip Hop / Rap Activist Really Help Don Imus
Did the hip hop / rap community, and others, really do more good for Imus than they thought? When Don Imus first uttered his 'Nappy Headed' comment against the Rutgers University Scarlet Knights Basketball Females, the giant firestorm that followed brought many topics to the forefront; hip hop and rap music being one of them.
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Apr 16, 2007
Hip Hop Panel is Part 1 of Artist Freedom Forum
The International Artists Union (I.A.U) of G.A.ME is calling all artists/musicians and music listeners and lovers to support the Artist Freedom Act. For a long time, the cure for the music industry has been to create one's own label, boycott, turn off the radio, or learn the business. All the business skills in the world can't correct a business built on exploitation to make a dollar.
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Apr 14, 2007
Late Hip Hop Icons Father Dr. Mutulu Shakur Up for Parole
When hip hop culture fans of the late rap icon, Tupac Shakur (2Pac) hear the name Mutulu Shakur, they know someone is speaking of the late rappers father and also the father of hip hop culture's Mopreme Shakur, Sekyiwa Shakur, Nzingha Shakur, and Tupac's other siblings. But many do not realize the depth of Dr. Mutulu Shakur. Dr. Mutulu Shakur is up for parole - see inside how you can support him in this.
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Apr 13, 2007
Hip Hop & Rap Record Label Owner J. Prince Hit with Lawsuit
The lawsuit alleges that Prince and Rap-A-Lot Records reneged on their promise to release the Bun B feature after Warner Brothers approached Bookman with a proposed "label deal" to develop, record and promote rap and hip hop artists.
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Detroit Welcomes Hip Hop Summit Action Network
The Detroit Hip Hop Summit on Financial Empowerment's "Get Your Money Right" Tour brings together the powerful combination of hip hop stars and Chrysler Financial experts to speak to students and community members about the importance of financial literacy. The topics to be covered at the Detroit Summit include the basics of banking, home ownership, repairing bad credit and understanding credit scores, entrepreneurship and vehicle financing.
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Apr 12, 2007
Don Imus' Corporate Sponsor List: Hip Hop Stand Up
The Hip Hop Community is growing every day. As a 'body' we have the numbers to make a difference when we speak out. Hip hop is being 'blamed' as one reason that Don Imus felt comfortable with his remarks about Black Woman and the Rutgers University women's basketball team.
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Hip Hop's Snoop Dogg Pleads No Contest on Gun & Drug Rap
The hip hop rap artist, whose real name is Calvin Broadus, was given a three years suspended sentence and handed five years of probation by a Pasadena California courtroom yesterday. The hip hop artist will also perform 900 hours of community service, but he can serve half of the hours working with the youth American football team that he owns.
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Is Hip Hop Really the Blame for this Don Imus Thing
I have a question for the masses. Don Imus and his supporters have been running around saying they learned about the phrase 'Nappy Headed Hoes' from rappers. They said it's because of Hip Hop that they felt it was ok to joke around in the way that they did. Now I'll be the first to confess I'm not up on everything So I gotta ask folks; What rapper referred to sistas as "Nappy Headed Hoes"? I recall the group Nappy Roots. I heard Ludacris say he has hoes in different area codes, but what song or group was Don Imus listening to that he got inspired? What song was this and when was it played on the radio?
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Apr 10, 2007
An Open Letter from Conscious Hip Hop Figure Sista Kiilu
For those who are unfamiliar, Sista Kiilu is the cornerstone for conscious Hip Hop here on the West coast. She was one of those elders who never ran away and turned her nose up to Hip Hop when people were starting out. Instead of lambasting it, she took a 'who's who' of artists and activist under her wings and continued in the tradition of the Black Panthers by giving many folks serious political and social education. Before there were groups like Public Enemy, it was through Kiilu that many of us learned about political prisoners and the plight of prisoners like Mumia Abu Jamal. She's the one that would write to everyone behind the walls and encourage us to follow suit. We learned about the true story of Assata Shakur through Kiilu.
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Apr 05, 2007
"Last Days of Left Eye" VH1 Documentary on Hip Hop's Left Eye
May 19th at 9 pm (ET/PT) VH1 will preview their documentary "Last Days of Left Eye." Lisa Nicole Lopes aka Lisa 'Left Eye', of the best-selling female R&B group of all time and hip hop group TLC, and who also was a solo hip hop and rap performer; was killed three years ago in a tragic car accident in Honduras. The famous hip hop and R&B artist was 30 years old.
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Apr 04, 2007
MTV Hip Hop Reality Show 'Adventures in Hollyhood' a Must See
The first show opens with Three 6 Mafia members DJ Paul and Juicy J and their camp; consisting of protege Project Pat, personal assistant Big Triece and assistant Computer, heading toward California in a Rolls Royce. I am not sure of the route they took, but in my hood a double RR full of hip hop artists would certainly be pulled over every other block and just when you are thinking that - the police knock on the window of the double RR - not to harass the group but to give them a police escort - now that's 'Gangsta'.
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Apr 03, 2007
A Second Opinion on Hip Hop's Vital Signs by Alex M. Dwyer
"Represent, Respect, Recognize" is the motto of "Rock The Bells," the biggest hip hop festival in North America. Represent yourself and where you come from physically, mentally or spiritually - express yourself. Respect your fellow hip hoppers and their expression. Like 2Pac (Tupac Shakur) said, ""ou ain't gotta bump this but please respect it." Finally, recognize those who came before you. Pay dues to hip hop's glorious golden past.
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Mar 28, 2007
Exies' Upcoming Release to Hit MTV'S URGE.COM APRIL 10
The Exies' debut indie release, A Modern Way of Living With the Truth, will be available in digital form on MTV’s new download store a month before it hits retail, as first track, "Different Than You," Approaches Top 30 Active Rock. The Exies, the L.A.-based band formed by vocalist/guitarist/songwriter Scott Stevens and bassist Freddy Herrera, continue to do things their way. The band's new album for Eleven Seven Music, A Modern Way of Living With the Truth, their first since 2004, will be available exclusively in digital form at MTV's new download store, www.urge.com, on April 10. The physical version of the album will go on sale at retail stores nationwide on May 8.
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Mar 26, 2007
Remembering a Hip Hop Icon - Eric 'Eazy-E' Wright
On this day March 26, in 1995, at 6:35 p.m. the world of hip hop was rocked by the passing of the 'Godfather' of gangsta rap / hip hop culture icon Eazy-E aka Eric Wright, from AIDS-related pneumonia. Hip Hop culture was personally touched by this deadly disease. The 5 foot 5 man from Compton, California became a giant in the hip hop community, not only as a rap artist but as an entrepreneur; building the Ruthless Records Empire...
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Mar 23, 2007
Case Tossed Against Hip Hop Figure - Apologizes Made
Joe Giaco was a co-defendant in the $22 million dollar lawsuit brought against hip hop and rap label Def Jam by former music executive, Theresa Rossi, for allegedly tampering with Soundscan results to distort music charts. The case was discontinued by the New York Supreme Court on February 22, 2007 after it was determined that all claims made against Mr. Giaco and his companies, Giaco Entertainment Inc. and Entertainment Marketing Services, Inc. were not true and without basis in fact.
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Mar 22, 2007
Hip Hop, Mass Media and 21st Century
Like mass media and popular culture, hip hop too is often removed from its proper context as the cultural expression of a domestically-held internal colony otherwise known as Black America. The colonialism that prefigures its creation and subsequent popularity is too often absent from popular discussion of hip hop and as such leads to confused analyses and a tremendous amount of inaction surrounding the issues involved. I use the term colonialism simply to draw attention to the systemic (i.e. intentional) maltreatment of a majority of those considered "citizens," and to the particular form that this maltreatment takes regarding North America's Black/African internal colony. By this I mean that the basic tenets of a colonial relationship remain intact for Black people in the United States.
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Mar 19, 2007
Hip Hop Label Debuts with EP Release from Binky Mack
The debut release of new hip hop record label Thug Life Army Records (TLA Records) is ready for release with the 'HELD HOSTAGE' EP from west coast hip hop luminary, LA’s own Binky Mack on March 27th for free download. Tracklist inside.
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Mar 15, 2007
#1 Debut on Hip Hop Charts for Notorious B.I.G.
Late great hip hop notable and NY hip hop rap legend, Notorious B.I.G., has made a triumphant #1 debut on both the Billboard 200 and 'Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums' charts this week, with sales of nearly 100,000 units of his The Notorious B.I.G.'s "GREATEST HITS" album. This new Bad Boy Records compilation honors the extraordinary life and career of the late hip hop artist.
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Mar 14, 2007
Hip Hop Documentary Features Various Hip Hop / Rap Notables
Mixtape Inc. is the definitive film on the controversial mixtape industry. Directed by Walter Bell of Cando Entertainment, the DVD is an in-depth, unprecedented behind-the-scenes look into the gritty world of illegal Hop-Hop Mixtapes. It's the first hip hop documentary to go behind the scenes and document the music, the money, the history, the hustle, the players and the prosecutions. The voices heard and images seen in this film will take you into the world of illegal Mixtapes and its game of Russian roulette with the powerful music industry. The viewing audience will sit down with, and get up close to, such hip hop and rap talents as Kanye West, G-Unit (Lloyd Banks, Young Buck, Tony Yayo), Chuck D, Lil' Jon, Fabulous, Danger Mouse (Gnarls Barkley), David Banner, Xzibit...
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Mar 12, 2007
Hip Hop Mogul Suge Knight Still Wants Death Row Records
Recent articles on hip hop entrepreneur Marion 'Suge' Knight wanting to leave his legendary west coast Death Row Records behind him were not 100-percent accurate. The New York Post Page 6 interview with the hip hop legend implied that he (Suge) was leaving the label behind him. Read what Suge's PR Rep, Jonathan Wolfson says to straighten out all the mis-information - inside.
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Hip Hop Producer Seminar Skillz Of The Trade
HIP HOP IS NOT DEAD, according to the organizers of the Skillz Of The Trade Hip Hop Producer Seminar. On March 17-18 2007, Skillz Of The Trade will be running the music industry for two days of seminars, discussion panels, A&R listener's lounge, and exclusive KING OF THE RING BEAT BATTLE. As a music producer and expert MPC drum machine user, Stoni will be among the panel of hip hop music producers that include Dame Grease, Rsonist (1/3 of The Heatmakerz production team), Wonder Arillo, and Easy Mo Bee who will be discussing various topics on music production.
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Mar 08, 2007
Hip Hop Strength and Loyalty from Bone Thugs-N-Harmony
After auditioning over the phone for hip hop's godfather of gangsta rap, Eazy-E, in 1993; and their first album released in 1994 - Bone Thugs-N-Harmony have made their place in hip hop history. Now Bone Thugs-N-Harmony will have their impact again on hip hop with the release their long awaited Interscope/Full Surface debut, "Strength and Loyalty," on April 17, 2007.
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Mar 06, 2007
So You Wanna Be a Rap Superstar
In this two part interview Wendy Day breaks bread on a variety of topics and shows us how to avoid industry pitfalls. We start off talking about the typical recording contract that many up and coming artists find themselves locked into. The most problematic are production deals where the producer is the middle man between the artist and label. In theory the money and resources are supposed to trickle down. In way too many cases they simply don't and that's when Wendy gets that frantic phone call from an artist trying to escape a bad situation. Audio interview inside.
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Hip Hop Giveaway - Tupac (2Pac) - 'Pac's Life' on 12' Vinyl
ThugLifeArmy.com and their media partner CRNLive.com are pleased to offer the 'Pac's Life' album on 12' vinyl as this months Hip Hop Giveaway. Tupac (2Pac) remains one of hip hop's greatest icons. His life was short but his impact on so many, even outside the realm of hip hop and rap circles, continues to this day. Thru the work of his mother Afeni Shakur and all the staff at TASF (Tupac Amaru Shakur Foundation), the legacy of this hip hop icon continues to grow and blossom world wide. The genres of hip hop and rap have never seen, nor will they ever see, another man with the charisma and appeal of Tupac Shakur (2Pac). His life was 'our' life and his passing is our loss. But he remains in the hearts and minds of many because of the truth that was in his words.
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Mar 02, 2007
Why Commerce is Killing the True Spirit of Hip Hop
Many questioned why Nas would say hip-hop - a worldwide phenomenon that has generated billions of dollars - could be "dead." After all, more hip-hop albums are being released then ever before, and the music's influence extends to movies, corporate marketing and theater. That it's dead seems absurd - until you realize Nas was looking beneath the surface.
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Mar 01, 2007
Is Sexism at the Heart of Hip Hop Today?
Beyond Beats and Rhymes, directed by Byron Hurt, featuring Mos Def, Fat Joe, Chuck D and Busta Rhymes. IT WOULD be hard not to notice the violent, misogynistic and homophobic content of mainstream hip hop. For some critics, this content is enough to dismiss rap as infantile, but for devout fans critical of oppressive social structures such as Byron Hurt, director of the documentary Beyond Beats and Rhymes, hip hop deserve more consideration.
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Feb 28, 2007
Hip Hop Is Dying
Hip Hop is dying and ending up on the Medical Examiner's table. The death of Hip Hop will continue unless we gain control over our own social climate. The social disparities are not relegated to health only. We are disparately represented in all policy decision making areas - Economics, Education, Housing, Healthcare, and Criminal Justice. We must concentrate on establishing a foundation of development in these areas in the form of institutions. It is not enough to protest and lobby for political and policy equity.
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Feb 27, 2007
2007 National Conference Announced by Hip Hop Congress
The Hip Hop Congress will be holding its 6th annual conference in Athens, OH from July 4th to July 8th. This year's national conference, co sponsored with Hip Hop Congress partners Unite Here, SPAN, and H2A, will continue to develop a national service infrastructure for HHC with a variety of other national organizations, student groups, artists and partners. This means working with more students, more artists and more communities.
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Feb 24, 2007
Min. Farrakhans Saviours' Day Attracts Hip Hop Icons
The Hip Hop Summit Action Network's Co-Chairmen Russell Simmons and Dr. Benjamin Chavis Muhammad are among the supporters of this monumental event. "He has been the soul and the consciousness of hip hop. He has had the greatest influence on me and is my spiritual teacher," emphasized Russell Simmons. "Every one in hip-hop should be there to honor this man because he has given us so much. He has inspired our music. You can not name one rapper who has not been touched by this man in some way."
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Feb 21, 2007
Tim Greene Now Casting for Hip Hop Feature Film
Voted as one of Hip Hop's top filmmaker's writer, producer and director Tim Greene is looking for his next group of break out stars with his new Hip Hop Vampire comedy film. Full submission details inside...
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Feb 20, 2007
Sedgwick & Cedar '73 to Pay Homage to Hip Hop
The nationally recognized urban brand, Sedgwick & Cedar '73, will release a mix tape entitled 'Sedgwick & Cedar '73; Where it all began' in the spring 2007. The urban brand in conjunction with 1Million Sold and Enchanted PR are currently seeking submissions for the one of a kind mix tape that will pay homage to the origin and birthplace of hip hop.
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Feb 17, 2007
Waking Up Naptown - Hip Hop in Indianapolis
Dreadlocks draped over his face, DJ Rusty Redenbacher stares intently at his Mac Powerbook screen, typing a response to a MySpace blog comment about the cyst he had removed from his cheek and the elation of his hip hop band, the Mudkids, just having recorded a Colts tribute song. Moving from the coffee counter to his favorite table by the front window at the Northside News Cafe, where he works at the newsstand, this is the beginning of what will be a four-hour interview, during which the Indianapolis rapper will share with NUVO his joy, his rage and the journey he has endured.
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Feb 15, 2007
New Venture for Pioneer Hip Hop Execs
Pioneering Urban music execs Steve Rifkind and Lee "Skill" Resnick will combine forces for a joint venture strategic alliance between the former's SRC and the latter's SouthEast Music to form one of the premier creative Urban marketing and promotion ventures in the world. Rifkind, the founder of the original hip hop Street Team guerilla marketing concept, for which he holds the patent, will join with Resnick, whose company specializes in a non-traditional approach to creative marketing and promotional strategies in reaching the urban consumer and building brands.
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Feb 12, 2007
Adisa Banjoko's Hip Hop, Chess and Life Strategy
Hip Hop artists, Rappers and Martial Artists will come Together to Teach Young People About the Power of Chess and Life Strategies at FREE Exhibition and Tournament. Adisa Banjoko, creator of the Lyrical Swords book series is proud to announce the world's first Hip Hop & Chess exhibition and tournament event. On February 23rd 2007, join Adisa and many others at the FREE Hip Hop, Chess & Life Strategy Charity Exhibition and Tournament. This free event was inspired by Adisa Banjoko's desire to help empower today's youth through education and entertainment.
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Feb 10, 2007
Unsigned Hip Hop Artists Wanted for 'Rawkus 50'
Rawkus Records has a cherished and indelible place in the hip hop history books, as it was the preeminent label of hip hop's glory age. More then a label, the name became a motto for what was right with hip hop, and over the course of its storied history, became the model for all independent labels that followed in its wake. Now, Rawkus is back, and in doing so ushers in its rebirth with the same ideology it previously used to become a powerhouse - delivering quality music. The "RAWKUS 50" is the 50 Next important hip hop artists. As one of Hip hop's most trusted brands, Rawkus Records will select 50 members ideally suited to represent our logo. The "RAWKUS 50" will receive the consistent marketing efforts of the founders of Rawkus Records. First, Rawkus Records will consolidate the cumulative fan-bases in the interests of the cooperative.
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Feb 09, 2007
Not Guilty Plea from Hip Hop Artist Jadakiss
The Hip hop rap artist known as Jadakiss, aka Jason Jerome Phillips, was arraigned yesterday in a New York court room on one count of criminal possession of a weapon in the third degree, a felony, and unlawful possession of marijuana and entered a not guilty plea to both charges. The hip hop artist faces seven years in prison if convicted of all charges when he returns to court in May.
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Feb 07, 2007
GoTV's Hip Hop Official to Premiere J Dilla's 'Wont Do'
GoTV Networks' Hip Hop Official, the leading hip hop channel on mobile television, has announced the music video premiere of one of the most dynamic MC/producers of our time, the late James 'Jay Dee aka J Dilla' Yancey. In celebration of J Dilla's birthday, Hip Hop Official will air 'Wont Do' beginning February 7th for an entire month.
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Feb 06, 2007
Essence's 2nd Annual Teen Hip Hop Songwriting Contest
Essence Magazine's Take Back the Music campaign, along with Boston's Berklee College of Music, are once again looking for the next generation of hip hop stars. ESSENCE's Take Back the Music Campaign, an in-depth examination of the ways in which Black women are depicted in popular hip hop and rap music and videos, was first announced in January 2005, and continues its effort to promote balance in mainstream hip hop's messages as the two groups announce their second hip hop songwriting contest. The contest deadline is March 9 and three winners will attend a high school music program at Berklee this summer.
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Feb 02, 2007
Hip Hop Artists Need to Become Politicized
Artists need to become politicized within the music industry. Not because organizers say so speak about community issues, or because it's the right thing to do. The reality is, if you're truly a "boss" as Slim Thug maintains he is or a "king" or "president of Hip Hop" as Nas and Jay-Z respectively claim then at least stop permitting former slave masters to break you off crumbs and utilize you like sheep. Run the music business not just a business within the music industry. The reports of DJ Drama and employees of Gangsta Grillz being raided in Atlanta, Ga on Tuesday, January 16, 2007 by SWAT, FBI, and apparently the RIAA for bootlegging mixtapes was a clear message to Hip Hop. The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) said blatantly, we run Hip Hop and any music genre, whether considered black music or not.
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Jan 31, 2007
Self-Proclaimed Bible of Hip Hop Looking for Interns
Here is your opportunity to intern with the self-proclaimed bible of Hip Hop Music, Culture & Politics...Hip Hop cultures The Source Magazine. The self proclaimed bible of hip hop is looking for hungry individuals who live, breathe and eat the culture of Hip-Hop and is just as energetic to want to learn from others who feel the same way. No experience is necessary but your desire to get things done, work well with others and being a team player is essential.
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Jan 26, 2007
Politics, Globalization and the Hip Hop Generation
The Hip Hop Congress will host its 2nd Annual Minnesota Summit: 'Politics, Globalization and the Hip Hop Generation' from Friday, February 16th through Sunday, February 18th, 2007. Hip Hop Congress (HHC) is an International Grassroots Network that educates, empowers, and unites individuals in the hip hop culture. They preserve and evolve Hip Hop by inspiring social action and cultural creativity within the community.
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Hip Hop: Beyond Beats and Rhymes on PBS
Upcoming Controversial PBS Documentary Critiques Sexism, Violence, and Hyper - Masculinity in Hip Hop Music and Videos; will be seen in an advance screening as part of a National Media Literacy and Responsibility Campaign. Hip hop artists rappers TALIB KWELI, The Roots' Grammy Award Wining Recording Artist Black Thought and BET Executive Part of Panel that Challenges Young Consumers and Media Makers to Question Violent and Sexual Images in Hip Hop Music.
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Jan 14, 2007
Hip Hop Cultures Randy Kearse Releases New Book
Changin' Your Game Plan: How to use incarceration as a stepping stone for success is the new book by twice published author, motivational speaker, and entrepreneur Randy Kearse. Randy Kearse is also the author of the STREET TALK: Da Official Guide to Hip Hop & Urban Slanguage', the extraordinary collection of hip hop and urban words and phrases that is truly the dictionary for today's hip hop culture. STREET TALK: Da Official Guide to Hip Hop & Urban Slanguage' is a 700 page plus lexicon that interprets the hip hop and urban slang vernacular.
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Jan 11, 2007
An Open Letter from Hip Hop Artist Ras Kass
Anyone who wants to get in the music industry needs to read this open letter just so you can understand how sinister some of these major record labels can get. What hip hop artist Ras Kass describes is a straight up share cropping system. The lawsuit tactic they employed is outright scary. If you think we've made it in 2007 think again-Prince once upon a time had to resort to putting the word slave on his cheek because of a similar situation. Ras Kass may not have that word emblazoned on his body but from what he broke down, he's just that a slave to the corporate power structure. Read this and learn people - Davey D (Hip Hop Activist / Hip Hop Historian).
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The Search is on for Conscience Hip Hop Videos
NY Hip Hop Entertainer/Host Tommy Danger and Grace Brown Creators of the New York City based Dangervision have partnered with Sonicbids for a Hip Hop Video search. Dangervision Entertainment's Hip Hop video search will be monthly and themed based for up and coming shows on Dangervision airing on Manhattan Neighborhood Network Fridays at 9:30pm on channel 56. The first themed search is Conscience Hip Hop videos. "We listen very close to our viewers and are going to give them the best Hip Hop videos out without being like BET/MTV" says Grace Brown.
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Jan 03, 2007
Hip Hop Congress Visiting Ohio
The Hip Hop Congress is visiting Ohio in hopes to mobilize community around Health Care Issues Jan 3rd - Jan 11th, 2007. This trip will include visits to Cleveland, Toledo, Columbus, Athens, Dayton and Cincinnati. They will be meeting with Artists (Music/Visual), Organizers, Youth Activists, DJ's, Educators, Promoters, Dancers, Professors, Community Leaders, Youth and Media Correspondents throughout the state.
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First Hip Hop Journalism Conference Seeks Events Proposals
Proposals are being accepted for workshops, forums, academic papers, exhibits, documentary film screenings, addresses, seminars, and other events of educational and motivational value to be featured at the first Hip Hop Journalism Association Conference Jul. 26-30 2007 at Miami's Hotel Intercontinental.
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Dec 30, 2006
Ensemble Crew Sought by Hip Hop Journalism Association
The Hip Hop Journalism Association, based inn Greensboro, N.C.; is seeking ensemble documentary crew to cover its first conference Jul. 26-30 2007 in Miami. Hip Hop Journalism Association (HHJA) is a national not-for-profit professional society organizing to establish integrity in hip hop journalism through intensive training of urban news-watchers and analysts in a variety of media. Particularly interested in unit directors, ADs, DPs, ACs, sound people, and lighting grips in the United States and Canada with own equipment.
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Dec 27, 2006
Hip Hop is not Dead - But it is on Life Support
Hip Hop is not dead; but it is on 'life support'. Someone needs to yell 'CLEAR' and send a jolt of life back into the music and the culture. Hip Hop is an art form not a cash cow and should be respected as such. If fans keep falling for the 'okie dokie' or settling for the notion that the majors know best; we will have to settle for the weak music being put out by many of these artists. We will see a steady decline in hip hop until it reaches the 'pop slop' level and then none of us will be happy.
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Dec 12, 2006
International Memorial Events for Stanley 'Tookie' Williams
On the evening of Dec. 12th 2006, the people of the State of California, will scream out in protest of that tortuous killing of Stanley 'Tookie' Williams. They will use their voices to scream out for Stan about the injustices that he experienced, an innocent man not only executed by this State, but also tortured by prison staff. And, so far, the system has not allowed any one to be held accountable.
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Dec 09, 2006
Shattering the Myths by Hip Hop Luminary Shock G
To say that Tupac "originally started as a dancer", as many people & publications often do, not only insults his true title & essence at that time, (emcee, public activist, & social critic) but it also insults digital undergrounds awareness & recognition of who he really was at the time. Worst of all, it promotes that it's uncool to dance, and that no self respecting revolutionary, "thug", or "gangsta" would be caught dancing; as if Pac graduated outta dancing into a stronger male. Nope, sorry, he was already the strong male revolutionary, with 2Pacalyspe Now recorded, BEFORE he danced with d.u. (Digital Underground).
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Nov 20, 2006
East Coast Hip Hop AMG Heads West
After 5 Years on the East Coast, AMG will be opening a West Coast Division. AMG is signing 52 artists for the 2007 roster. If you have what it takes email them.
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Nov 03, 2006
Black and Brown Hip Hop Unity & Action Tour
The Black and Brown Hip Hop Unity & Action Tour features Rosa Clemente, Marinieves Alba, Dawn-Elissa Fischer, hip hop artists M1 and Stic.Man of the conscious hip hop group dead prez, Jennifer 'J-Love' Calderon and Kahlil Almustafa
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Oct 24, 2006
New Tupac Album Features Many Hip Hop Artists
The 6th posthumously released studio album from the late hip hop icon Tupac Shakur (2Pac) has an official street release date of November 21, 2006. The official track list for the late hip hop icons album titled 'Pac's Life' has been revealed. Many hip hop and rap notables share in as features on the new release from Tupac (2Pac).
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Oct 19, 2006
Hip Hop Speak Out w/ M1 and R.E.A.C.Hip-Hop
Join us as we speak out and provide testimony to the FCC on behalf of our members and the greater Hip Hop community. This is an occasion to show solidarity and represent real Hip Hop culture and music. We will focus on ownership as opposed to reform. The FCC should be granting licenses for new Hip Hop radio stations. We need it! We should already have it! We need to demand it! We go there to claim our space within the larger Media Reform/Justice Movement that claims to be left and progressive but in essence excludes people of color and Hip Hop from the conversation and the planning of activities.
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Sep 06, 2006
New Hip Hop and Rap TLARadio.com is Widely Accepted
www.TLARadio.com, a new and ground breaking hip hop and rap internet radio station that went 'Live' on Sept. 1st 2006 is being widely accepted by the hip hop community. From 'Classic' hip hop and rap tracks to some of the finest unsigned hip hop artists are showcased on the new Thug Life Army Radio. If you are a hip hop or rap artist looking to get your tracks played, email us at...
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Aug 27, 2006
Hip Hop Pioneer Jerry Heller Releases Ruthless: A Memoir
Jerry Heller music mogul, hip hop pioneer and book author is releasing Ruthless: A Memoir thru Simon & Schuster/Simon Spotlight Entertainment 8/29/06. Also don't miss a moment in hip-hop history when Jerry Heller gives an exclusive interview with legendary Julio G on KDAY 93.5 FM Sunday August 27th from 6-8 pm.
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Aug 24, 2006
Don't Watch Hip Hop - Be Hip Hop
Harlem Hip-Hop Tours provides personal instruction in hip-hop dance and slang. Tour participants will also travel to some of New York's hottest television and recording studios where they can see firsthand how hip-hop music is created, and meet in person established and up and coming hip-hop artists.
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Aug 23, 2006
Hip Hop: Turning Outrage Into Power
Saying hip hop is global now isn't telling you something you don't already know, unless you have been living under a rock since Planet Rock first dropped. But using the art form for political gains is something new, and spearheading this movement is the National Hip Hop Political Convention (NHHPC).
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Aug 10, 2006
Hip Hop Production Seminar - Skillz of the Trade
This is your opportunity to learn and network with some of the best in the hip hop business. Some of the topics that will be addressed are music production, creative sampling techniques, the best equipment to use, where to get your sounds, creating a signature sound, sampling laws, music theory, how to get in the door, mixing, mastering and so much more.
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Jul 26, 2006
New Book on Hip-Hop Icon Tupac Shakur
There is a new book on hip-hop icon Tupac Shakur (2Pac) that is shipping and will be released August 16th. The book Tupac Shakur Legacy by Jamal Joseph is truly a work of art within itself. The hardback book is 64 pages and is an illustrated and interactive biography of the legendary hip-hop icon Tupac Shakur (2Pac).
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Jul 18, 2006
Hip-Hop to Latin - Billboards Annual Song Contest Underway
Submissions for the Billboard 14th Annual Song Contest have officially opened. Categories for Billboards 14th Annual Song Contest include Hip-Hop/Rap Rock/Alt.Rock, Pop, Country, Latin, Contemporary Christian/Traditional Gospel, Jazz, R&B/Blues, World, Folk/Americana and Dance.
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Jul 14, 2006
Young Hip-Hop MC Casting Call for MTV Houston High
The makers of the MTV's Ultimate Hustler, Making the Band 2 and The Shop are now casting for 'HOUSTON HIGH', a documentary featuring the lives of young hip-hop MCs currently living in the Houston area...
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Jul 10, 2006
NYC Elected Officials Join w/ Hip-Hop to Unlock the Future
NYC Elected Officials join hip-hop and rap artists and the hip-hop community to Stop Youth Incarceration, an Outdoor Event on August 12th. Renowned Hip-Hop artists and concerned New York State elected officials and advocates will stand on the same stage for the youth event "Unlock the Future: Prevent Youth Incarceration". On Saturday August 12, 2006 from 10:00am to 2:00pm at Claremont Park (East 170th St. & Teller Avenue) the community will join to celebrate our youth and support efforts to eradicate youth incarceration in the Bronx and throughout New York State.
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Jul 09, 2006
Everything Hip-Hop at Screen the Power Film Festival
The 'Screen the Power Film Festival' is sponsored by the Greater Chicagoland Hip-Hop Filmmakers Caucus NFP & Chicago Hip-Hop Initiative NFP for Chicago Hip-Hop Heritage Month, also as an auxiliary event to 2006 National Hip-Hop Political Convention. Co-sponsored by Greater Chicagoland Hip-Hop Vigilance Committee, Chicago Hip-Hop Heritage Month Organizing Committee, ThugLifeArmy.com, Maryland Film Office, Iowa Film Office, Kentucky Film Office, West Virginia Film Office, Illinois Film Office, Indiana University, film department of University of Wisconsin at Madison, film department of University of Wisconsin at Milwaukee, Michigan Film Office, Gary Film Office, Screen Magazine, ReelChicago.com, IndieFilmNation.com...
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Texas Hip-Hop and R&B Artists Wanted
Are you a Hip-Hop or R&B artist in Texas and you are looking to get noticed? Hip-Hop and R&B record label D-Town Records and HoodDreamz Entertainment's "Hood 2 Hood Talent Search" might be your answer. "This event will provide artists with a substantial amount of exposure and the opportunity to perform in front of a major A&R who can give professional feedback", states Anthony Paul, D-town Records President of A&R.
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Jul 07, 2006
Bay Area Hip-Hop and Hip-Hop Activism
One of the main pillars to the Bay's vibrant underground scene has always been its spoken word scene, which has never really separated itself from both the hood and Hip Hop. It's in the heart of the rough streets of West Oakland that you'll find artists like Marcel Diallo and his Black Dot venue which gave birth to many of the regions Hip Hop artists. Every year well known icons like, Sonia Sanchez and Amiri Baraka roll through to touch the people and share their wisdom.
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Jun 29, 2006
Internet Law and the Independent Hip-Hop Scene
Bay Area acts such as Hieroglyphics and Living Legends have done extremely well selling music and merchandise on the Internet, and they have used it to launch 40 and 50 city tours. Keak Da Sneak, Mistah FAB and others have garnered large international fan bases through innovative use of Web sites such as Myspace.com. I encourage everyone to call their offices, because COPE supporters are pulling out all stops to usher in their corporatist version of the Net. Both artists and hip-hop fans stand to lose the freedom they now enjoy. An easy way to reach your senator is by going to...
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Jun 28, 2006
Hip-Hop Documentary Paper Chasers Premiere
"My goal was to provide an authentic, unglamorous documentation of what is required to take a business or artistic endeavor from the idea stage, through delivery to an audience. It has taken me three very challenging years to complete Paper Chasers and three, even more difficult years, to achieve mass distribution," says Collier.
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Jun 26, 2006
Second Annual Hip-Hop Leadership Camp August 10-13
The second annual Hip-Hop Leadership Camp to be held at UCLA August 10-13. Public figures from the worlds of music and entertainment will convene to conduct daily seminars for at-risk children from the Los Angeles area.
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Jun 22, 2006
NY Hip-Hop and Rap Revolutionaries Support Barron
This is not the first time Charles Barron has been supported by the Hip-Hop community. Last year, when New Jersey raised the bounty on revolutionary, (and aunt of slain hip-hop rap icon Tupac (2Pac) Shakur), Assata Shakur to $1 million, rap artists Mos Def, Talib Kweli and Dead Prez joined Charles Barron at City Hall for a press conference for Barron's resolution requesting clemency for the freedom fighter.
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Jun 16, 2006
Tupac BD Shout Outs From the Hip-Hop Community
To celebrate the 35th birthday of this legendary hip-hop icon, we reached out to many people in the industry to give Tupac a birthday shout out of love and remembrance. These shout out are going out to over 250 hip-hop, rap and R&B stations today to be run coast to coast. Friends of Tupac, artists and those in the hip-hop industry, and those affiliated with hip-hop and rap and the struggle of life and the struggle of the black young man in America: all answered our call. There is much love for the hip-hop legend as you will hear in these drops.
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Jun 15, 2006
Hip Hop Video Show Enters it's Third Year on Air
Danger Vision is also known for interviewing unsigned Hip Hop Artists, DJ's, Producers, Journalists, Entertainment Promoters, Models, Actors and Actresses. "We like to focus on Artists on the come up who don't necessarily have much Television exposure and break them into the New York Market. We have a simple selection criteria which is how hard that Artist is Grinding. The streets talk and let us know who is putting in work and who is not" says producer Grace Brown.
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Jun 07, 2006
Rap Icon Celebrated with 'Tupac Legacy Tour'
Beginning in Los Angeles this fall, the 'Tupac Legacy Tour' tour will continue with 25 concerts across major US cities. The tour will celebrate the life of the legendary multi-platinum hip-hop / rap artist, actor, songwriter, visionary and poet by recounting his timeless music and achievements as an accomplished performer.
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May 25, 2006
Hip Hop Power Shop June 10th
Various legislative initiatives which affect the youth will be discussed with some of the areas leading Hip Hop and Rap artists and community leaders as Congresswoman Cynthia McKinney hosts Hip Hop Power Shop Saturday June 10th, 2006 from 12:00pm - 4:00pm at the Tupac Amaru Shakur Center in Stone Mountain, Georgia.
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May 22, 2006
UK Hip-Hop Producers Konkrete Productions Interview
Konkrete are rapidly becoming a two man music factory more than capable of producing, remixing and songwriting for a raft of credible acts, both new and established; find out more in this exclusive interview.
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May 05, 2006
Hip-Hop Education Conference in East LA
Many people misunderstand the significance of Hip-Hop. Hip-Hop is more than just 'Rap Music.' Historically, Hip-Hop is a way of life that involves 8 different disciplines from the 5 elements of DJing, Graffiti Art, MCing, Beat Boxing and B-Boying to Street Fashion, Street Business, and Street Lingo.
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May 02, 2006
Hip-Hop Literacy's New LyricalKnockout.com
Check out the LyricalKnockout.com 'Radio' section to hear Panjabi MC's first and most extensive North American interview, and Deejay Ra can be seen on a popular Canadian talk show in the LyricalKnockout.com 'TV' section, discussing his Canadian DVD release of Spike Lee's "Huey P. Newton" film.
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Cuervoton Finals Feat. Latino Hip-Hop Lineup
The five-city tour/auditions took place throughout the month of April, making well-received stops in Los Angeles, Houston, Phoenix and Chicago. Cuervoton semi finals for New York City will be held May 4.
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Apr 28, 2006
Hip-Hop Producer Johnny "J" Offers Free Downloads
Everyone has been asking what Johnny "J" has been doing, Where he is at, Did he retire? No he is on MySpace and offering free legal downloadable tracks. See inside.
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Apr 18, 2006
Free Music Industry Event for Indie Artists
MUSIC TALKS provides the vehicle for independent artists, songwriters, producers, studio owners, and musicians to come together and collectively discuss important music business & recording industry issues in a live environment.
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Apr 17, 2006
Hip-Hop Youth Encouraged to Write on HIV/AIDS
BET and the Kaiser Family Foundation, through Rap-It-Up, the award winning HIV/AIDS public education initiative, have teamed up with Scenarios USA to create the 2006 Scenarios USA/Rap It Up Story and Scriptwriting Contest; giving the youth a chance to write about how it is growing up in the age of HIV/AIDS.
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Apr 16, 2006
Las Vegas Again Scene of Violent Hip-Hop Murder
The coroner's office of Clark County, Nevada has identified the man shot at a McDonalds last week as Kenneth West. Kenneth West is also known in the hip-hop community as rap artist 'Kenfolk da-Mac.'
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Apr 13, 2006
Hip-Hop Project 'Rep Yo Set' Brings Gangs Together
The hip-hop / rap CD 'Rep Yo Set', the brainchild of Reputable Records' Robert W. Lewis III and noted veteran music executive Charles "Big Chuck" Stanton, set for an August 8th release with a documentary to follow.With 'Rep Yo Set', 27 hip-hop and rap careers are about to be launched and that's just the very tip of this musical revolution.
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Apr 11, 2006
Perfect Game to Promote & Develop Emerging Artists
Perfect Game will sign songwriter/recording artists to Warner/Chappell who are not already signed to a record label and provide them with the opportunity to write, record and release albums and singles in a nurturing environment supported by WMG's successful incubator infrastructure.
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Apr 05, 2006
Rap Mogul Suge Knight Speaks on Bankruptcy
A last ditch attempt by the Harris' to hold rap mogul Suge Knight in contempt based on his failure to appear at a judgment debtor examination failed when Los Angeles Superior Court judge, Ronald Sohigian ruled Tuesday that Mr. Knight was innocent of contempt.When asked Suge Knight said...
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Apr 02, 2006
Hip-Hop Culture its National Library Week: READ
With our network being involved in the 'Hip-Hop Literacy' high school and college radio campaign, and trying to motivate the hip-hop community to read, we wanted to recognize National Library Week.
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Mar 29, 2006
Hip-Hop Artist Files Suit Against Koch Records
In a surprising move, west coast hip-hop artist The Game has filed a lawsuit against Koch Records, the fastest-growing music company and the market leader among independents in North America; and Fast Life Records over earlier hip-hop music he recorded with west coast legendary hip-hop and rap entrepreneur and artist JT The Bigga Figga.
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Mar 22, 2006
Hip-Hop Producer Dame Grease Track Giveaway
Dame Grease reached out to myspace.com, one of the fastest growing social networking website, in order to make his track easily accessible to the thousands of unsigned rappers that frequent the site.
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Mar 21, 2006
Sculptor Jeni Fairey on Hip-Hop Icon Tupac Wax Figure
With the news of Tupac (2Pac) being immortalized in wax by the Tupac Madame Tussauds exhibit in Las Vegas we had some questions for Jeni Fairey about how the wax figure of Tupac Shakur (2Pac) all came about, her art and about the sculpture of Tupac in this ThugLifeArmy.com Network Exclusive.
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Mar 17, 2006
Artists Protect Your Hip-Hop Intellectual Property
With the ever growing downloading of articles, stories and musical material off the net, not only writers but also hip-hop and rap artists have seen their musical creations 'jacked' by other artists and their hip-hop lyrics and beats used without permission by other artists.
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Feb 15, 2006
Tupac Amaru Shakur Foundation PAC's KIDS Registration
PAC's KIDS Performing Arts 2005-2006 Registration Deadline is near and if you would like to attend this is timely information for you.
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Jan 11, 2006
2006 Phuturehype Female Rap / MC Finals
The first audition stage of the competition to find the Female MC / Rapper of 2006 will take place on Saturday 8th April, at The London Welsh Centre, 157-163 Grays Inn Road, London WC1X 8UE, UK.
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Jan 10, 2006
DVD Replication Screener Service for Indie Filmmakers
The Pacific Disc Screener Service provides a high-quality, low-cost DVD-R "screener" copy of an independent film, with full-color printed faces (no sticky labels), packaged inside a clear plastic clamshell for maximum protection.
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House of Blues Ent. 'Ones To Watch' Series
House of Blues Entertainment Inc. has become a concert promotion giant in recent years The company remains true to a core philosophy, 'Unity In Diversity', an idea that helped spawn an exciting new program: 'Ones To Watch.'
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Dec 20, 2005
Hip-Hop Trademark Dispute Resolved
Atlantic hip-hop recording rap artist 'Twista' and Southside Chicago musician Faheem Shabazz (BigFa) trademark dispute has been resolved. The dispute was over who has the use of the 'Chi-Rock' name.
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Dec 15, 2005
Bay Area Hip-Hop Label Familia Inc. Debuts
San Francisco Bay area label Familia Inc is set to make their initial mark on the hip hop community with the release of their premiere artist releases, both set for March 2006 street dates.
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Nov 22, 2005
Hip-Hop Beats with HipHop 6
In addition to the huge library of all-new clips, loops and beats from hip-hop and rap to scratch, Hip Hop 6 provides five virtual instruments with more music-making power than ever, an assortment of effects, and the ability to record your own rhymes and add additional sounds, effects and instruments from any source.
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Nov 20, 2005
Hip-Hop Dictionary Simplifies Youth Rap
"If you have had a hard time following or keeping up with the fast pace of hip-hop and urban 'street' lingo then (this) is the book for you. STREET TALK simplifies this often-complex and gritty language in an easy-to-read, easy-to-follow way," Kearse says.
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Nov 10, 2005
Rapper Nelly's 2nd Annual P.I.M.P.Scholarship Contest
Hip-hop rapper Nelly and Fillmore Street Brewery announced the second year of the (Pimp Juice) Scholarship Contest with a twist. The search is on for the first Positive. Intellectual. Motivated. 'PRODUCER.' The scholarship will be extended to students from all disciplines with no grade restrictions to compete to produce the most unique Pimp Juice or PJ Tight video commercial that best captures the essence of the energized, successful hip-hop lifestyle promoted by Nelly's energy drinks.
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Thank God for Hip-Hop Film Festival Jan. 11th-15th
Selected films, which will be the basis for Q&A’s, panel discussions, workshops, demonstrations of hip-hop beaux arts and belles letters, open forums, caucuses, and New England-style town meetings, must be submitted in DVD or VHS tape format and must pertain to the core themes of education, economic justice, human rights, health care, and media justice.
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Nov 04, 2005
2nd Annual Bay Area Rap Summit
The 2nd Annual B.A.R.S. will take place at the old Hotel Ibiza in Oakland, CA now The Wild Card Bar & Grill on November 6th , 2005. B.A.R.S. will continue it's legacy as a professional and educational, industry networking event with a focus on 'how to build and succeed in the independent rap game' in today's volatile marketplace.
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Oct 27, 2005
Legendary Hip-Hop / Rap Beat Maker Johnny "J"
Legendary hip-hop, rap, and R&B music producer Johnny "J", has started developing new talent thru his Klock Work Entertainment. He soon will be releasing some of his new artists projects. ThugLifeArmy.com sat down for an 'exclusive' interview with this legendary hip-hop, rap, and R&B producer. Most fans of west coast rap icon Tupac Shakur know the name Johnny "J". Johnny "J" is responsible for much of the music laid down beneath the lyrics of rap artist Tupac (2Pac). In the '90's the duo of 2Pac and Johnny "J" were untouchable. Although Tupac had worked with many producers, the tracks that the legendary duo of Tupac and Johnny "J" laid down are considered rap and hip-hop 'classic' tracks and will live forever as hits.
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Oct 17, 2005
Fatz Belvedere Lands Deal
The 2004 Remix Producer of the Year, Fatz Belvedere, has Finally Found a Management Situation for his Digital Mobb Muzik Imprint...
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Oct 15, 2005
'The Fiero Filter' Debuts from Gian Fiero
"The purpose of The Fiero Filter is to expose artists and their songs to entertainment industry professionals who need them," Gian says. "These are very busy individuals with discriminating tastes who simply don't have the time to visit websites, listen to inappropriate music, or sift through tons of packages...
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Oct 10, 2005
Hip-Hop Videos Wanted for Mobile Network
ProHipHop is doing some video scouting for a mobile hip hop network that Mobile Lingo is considering launching in the next few months. Right now ProHipHop is just looking to hear from folks who have or are shooting hip-hop and rap music videos and would be interested in providing short clips, 1 to 1 1/2 minutes long, to be shown on cellphone.
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Sep 28, 2005
Hip-Hop Boot Camp Star Search
'Searching for the world's #1 Hip-Hop Music Star' competitions are open to unsigned artists ages 18 and over. Solo or Group acts from all countries are eligible to participate.
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Sep 10, 2005
Latin Hip-Hop: Chicano Radio Network Aids Katrina Survivors
The Chicano Radio Network is extending a unique invitation to the hip hop community and to the entire community as a whole. A unique unselfish opportunity to help aid the survivors of Katrina and to gain free advertising for your artist or business.
The Chicano Radio Network, the original radio stations bringing you the best in Latin music since 1995, are most widely known as a source for today's hip-hop, rap, and R&B from underground and unsigned artists.
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Sep 02, 2005
TASF & Amaru Records Sponsor Uplifting Minds II
The foundation and label of late hip-hop rap icon Tupac Shakur, both started by his mother Afeni Shakur to preserve the legacy of his music, creative works and dreams, are both sponsoring the Atlanta 'Uplifting Minds II' national talent competition tour.
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Aug 10, 2005
Listen to Affiliate Radio CRN
We are very pleased to announce that we have joined up with Chicano Radio (CRN) as a new 'Affiliate Partner' and rely on them to be our 'Official Radio' for the visitors to ThugLifeArmy.com & TLA-PROnline.com.
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Aug 04, 2005
Hope for Indie Hip-Hop & Rap After Payola
This should be only the beginning of a continuing effort to put pressure on a record industry that has complained about dwindling profits due to illegal downloading, the indie musician challenges unsigned musicians and small labels everywhere to start campaigns to get new music heard by approaching the radio stations directly.
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Jul 18, 2005
R U The Girl With T-BOZ & CHILLI
Two years after losing their band mate hip-hop's well loved Lisa 'Left Eye' Lopes in a tragic car accident, T-Boz & Chilli of TLC are ready for a new beginning for themselves and their fans.
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Jul 15, 2005
Words Beats & Life a Hip-Hop Non-Profit Org.
"The journal is intended to bring all aspects of hip-hop culture to the university, not just rap music; and to a point where all of the elements of hip-hop are elevated to a level where they are studied on par as part of numerous academic disciplines," explains Mutafa.
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Jul 12, 2005
A Foundation For Women Artists & Writers
A Room of Her Own Foundation's unique approach recognizes and supports diverse artistic expressions of the written arts (fiction, creative, non-fiction and poetry) as well as the visual arts (painting, sculpture and photography).
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Jul 07, 2005
Ultimate Rap/Hip-Hop MC Search
The Ultimate Search for The Next Great Rap Lyricist 2005 Freestyle 59 King to Be Crowned at 2nd Annual 'VH1 Hip-Hop Honors', Premiering September 26 at 9PM ET/PT
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Small Hip-Hop & Rap Labels Can Fight the Power
The Future for small independent labels is definitely the Internet. Battle lines can be drawn in this vast market. Smaller labels can have attractive websites for their acts at a relatively cheap price.
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Jul 03, 2005
BET & Quality Hip-Hop Representation
We need more intelligent, thought provoking, role model people from the hip-hop culture in the forefront to show that hip-hop culture is more than 'gangsta rap' violence and mis-representation of our women.
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Jun 16, 2005
Magix Announces Music Studio 10 deLuxe
Music Studio 10 deLuxe includes professional features that make life easier for home users in the virtual music studio, such as 'Elastic Audio Easy' for automatic pitch recognition and correcting monophonic audio. 'File Manager' and 'Browser' help overviewing tracks and files.
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Jun 07, 2005
ROO Group, Inc Expands
New Office Opened to House Expanded Team of Production, Sales and Operations Staff to Meet Growing Demand for ROO's Online Video Broadcasting Solutions.
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Soul Duo Zascant's Debut CD 'For Women Only'
Zascant's Mission Is Clear Enough. They want to bring back real soul to the marketplace. In producing this recording, Scooter P. and Tony J. have fulfilled part of their dream - the birth of Zascant.
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May 24, 2005
Chicago Community Hip-Hop Summit July 8th 10th
E.T.H2.E.R. Or Education Through Hip-Hop Entertainment Resources is the principle that utilises actual live performances in comedy, poetry (the Spoken Word), fashion shows, and music to teach the artistic side of HIP-HOP culture. This principle is also utilised through the presentations given during classes and workshops on HIP-HOP artistic expression.
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May 22, 2005
Radio Commercial Uses Silence to Grab Attention
Radio broadcasts usually avoid silence whenever possible, and advertisers rarely want silence in their precious seconds of commercial time, but Scott G has proudly put two sections of silence into his latest radio ad for NARIP (National Association of Record Industry Professionals).
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May 16, 2005
The 2005 New York Music Seminar
Record Deals, Development Deals, Productions Deals, Management Contracts, and Cash to be given away as prizes at The 2005 New York Music Seminar.
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May 13, 2005
TLA-PROnline.com Press Release
A new web site dedicated to independent rap, hip-hop and spoken word artists is now up and running. The site focuses on independent artists and news related to the independent artists.
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May 11, 2005
Take Our Music Forward
Instead of advocating censorship, we're asking for diversity. There's a lotta really good hip hop out there in the underground that's not being heard because the labels don't want to promote anything that doesn't further violent, sexist stereotypes.
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Artists Need Web Sites
An artist web site is an important marketing tool. A web site can be used to promote the artist, his or her current releases and shows and to provide background on them selves to those interested in them.
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May 06, 2005
Music Plus TV For Independent Artist
On June 15th Music Plus TV, a Los Angeles-based 24-hour live streaming web television station, that will devote the majority of its air time to undiscovered and independent artists.
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Apr 28, 2005
2005 International Songwriting Competition
Now in its fourth year, ISC is an annual songwriting competition that provides songwriters and musicians the opportunity to gain exposure in the international arena.
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