Entries from August 2009

August 31, 2009

The Awesome 2 Still Awesome After All these Years

The Awesome 2 speaks about their longevity in the industry, what they are currently doing and their annual event at Magic in Las Vegas.

August 31, 2009

Jaicko ‘Oh Yeah’

August 30, 2009

Legendary Stax Records Presents ‘Pink Elephant’ From Gripping Soul Singer N’dambi On October 6th

STAX PRESENTS PINK ELEPHANT FROM GRIPPING SOUL SINGER N’DAMBI
ON OCTOBER 6TH
Every so often, a musical soul emerges from the underground with the inescapable talent; artistry and charisma that marks the arrival a gathering storm. Pink Elephant is the Stax Records debut from N’dambi, a songwriter with emotional purpose and rare honesty. The striking vocalist, pianist [...]

August 30, 2009

RAEKWON TALKS ABOUT NEW ALBUM, BEEF WITH BIGGIE AND THE ASSASSINATION OF LARRY DAVIS

August 30, 2009

Common and Questlove: Is Blending New Music Art or Commerce?

August 29, 2009

I Fux Wit It: Mickey Factz Talks XXL Freshman Class 2010 (HeinekenRedStarSoulTour’09)

August 29, 2009

Hype Holla Gets It Started with DJ Whoo Kid, HYPEothetically Speaking & Believe

Songwriter/performer Hype Holla is at a crossroads in his career, as he embarks upon a global campaign to promote his music while still carrying on his hometown pride. The Providence, Rhode Island native has a new single “Get It Started” and is preparing for the release of his DJ Whoo Kid-hosted promotional album HYPEothetically Speaking on September 10, 2009. 
 
Additionally, Hype Holla is flexing his acting skills in the new [...]

August 29, 2009

ROCKING WITH THE LYTE

August 28, 2009

The Industry Cosign Talks to Duck Down’s Dru Ha

Celebrating 15 years in the game next year, Duck Down Records shows no sign of stopping! I spoke to Dru Ha about upcoming projects, the KRS-ONE/Buckshot album, ‘Survival Tactics’, the Boot Camp click and why duck Down is still relevant after all these years!!

August 28, 2009

GEMSTARS INTRODUCES BOBBY AND KOMP’L

LABEL GEARS UP FOR SOLID INTRO WITH LEAD OFF ARTISTS

 

Founded by a close knit fraternity of friends and business associates; Edel Otero (co-owner), Marvin Vasquez (co-owner), Robert “Bobby” Brooks (co-owner), Divine “Komp’l” Thomas (President) and Ulysses Franco (CEO), the New York based label GEMSTARS LLC is preparing for an impressive introduction to their lead off [...]