Brooklyn, NY product, LaWanda Michelle, speaks on her budding singing/songwriting career
November 10, 2009
Celebrity Benefit for World’s First Hip-Hop Museum in NYC
the National Museum of Hip-Hop (NMoH) will host an exclusive celebrity fundraiser to benefit the development of the “first ever” true Hip-Hop Museum. This Red Carpet affair will take place on Feb 9, 2010 at the M2 Ultra Lounge, 530 West 28th Street, NYC. This exclusive star-studded gala will raise funds and awareness for the construction and community initiatives of the museum. Guests will have a preview of some of the museum’s building plans and programs.
This “invitation only” affair will welcome entertainment executives, celebrity rappers, dj’s, b-boys, legendary graffiti artists, Hollywood entertainers, celebrity media personalities, and community leaders. Guests include: Ice T, Akon, Redman, Dana Dane, MC Lyte, Kurtis Blow, Nice -n- Smooth, DJ Red Alert, Kid Capri, Ralph Mcdaniels, Ja Rule, Rakim, Big Daddy Kane, Black Sheep, Cold Crush Brothers, Rock Steady Crew, Furious Five, Brand Nubian, Chubb Rock, Bones Thugs -N-Harmony, The Roots, Pete Rock, D Nice, Marley Marl, N.O.R.E., Kid –n- Play, Roxanne Shante, Melly Mel, and an extensive list of others.
November 9, 2009
BILLION’S NEW ALBUM SPF DIRTY IN STORES 11/24
Kwality Records is thrilled to announce the release of SPF Dirty, the all-new album by rising hip-hop artist Billion. This album will be released on November 24th, 2009.
On the heels of last year’s The I-95 EP, comes SPF Dirty the all-new album by Billion. Full of hot, pumping party tracks and raw lyrical content, the album was meticulously crafted by Billion and producer Dan Haedicke to showcase the best in Billion’s witty, punch line driven rhyme style.
Billion’s lead single “Fluid” is available now on iTunes and other digital retailers.
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November 9, 2009
GUESS WHO’S BIZZACK?!?
Rap-stress, Mia X, finally returns to the limelight after an over ten year absence!
Mia X, nee’ Mia Young, was the very first female emcee inked to Master P’s mid-nineties powerhouse imprint, No Limit Records. From 1995 to ‘98, Mia released three acclaimed solo albums; Good Girl Gone Bad, the gold certified Unlady Like, and her third and final effort, Mama Drama, before graciously bowing out of the rap game altogether.
Unfortunately, during her musical hiatus, Mia suffered several personal setbacks; primarily the unexpected and tragic passing of both her mother and father, as well as the devastation left in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. Suddenly, she was left to care for not only her own children, but also her youngest sister, Ashley, who thanks to Mia’s undying love and support, recently graduated from L.S.U. Medical with honors. Keep reading →
November 9, 2009
50 Cent’s New Album Before I Self Destruct Available Exclusively on the iTunes Store at Midnight on November 9
50 Cent’s fourth studio album, BEFORE I SELF DESTRUCT, will be released exclusively on the iTunes Store on November 9th at 12:00AM EST (midnight, Sunday night). The album will be available exclusively on the iTunes Store (www.itunes.com ) until its November 16 street date. Selling more than 30 million albums worldwide, 50 Cent continues his phenomenal rise from street culture hero to pop culture icon.
November 9, 2009
Glamour Names First Lady Michelle Obama, Stella McCartney and Rihanna Among 2009 Women of the Year
Glamour magazine announces its annual Women of the Year tribute with 11 extraordinary and inspirational winners and one special-recognition honoree. Glamour’s honorees have made unprecedented contributions to the worlds of entertainment, business, sports, fashion, science and politics. L’Oreal Paris is the title sponsor of the celebration at Carnegie Hall in New York City.
The 2009 Women of the Year are profiled in the December issue of Glamour, on newsstands November 10, with a stunning photo portfolio by renowned photographers, including Brigitte Lacombe and Matthias Vriens-McGrath. This evening’s awards ceremony will be held at Carnegie Hall, with a star-studded list of presenters and a special musical performance by Estelle. This year, the Glamour Women of the Year Fund initiative has worked with the Jenzabar Foundation and its cofounder Ling Chai, a 1990 Women of the Year honoree, to create a scholarship that will allow Iranian women to study at universities in the United States. Glamour’s Women of the Year advisory board, made up of past honorees ranging from Jennifer Lopez to Nora Ephron to Katie Couric, helped nominate:
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November 9, 2009
The Wait is Over: Dramatik Reveals What’s in “La Boite Noire”
The day has come to officially launch Dramatik’s first solo album titled “La Boite Noire”. Part of Muzion collective (composed of Dramatik, J-Kill and Imposs who revolutionized Quebec’s urban music scene), Dramatik’s album is very anticipated by fans and critics alike. The prolific rappers 3 year long concoction will be launched at Cabaret Juste pour Rire.
Dramatik picked up where he left off after many years of absence on the musical front. “La Boite Noire”, which will be available as of tomorrow, will significantly mark the Quebec hip hop scene with its originality, its musicality and its content. Keep reading →
