Common Returns To The Classics
Veteran Chicago rapper Common revisits his musical past on May 25th with the release of Go! Common Classics.
Rhymefest Finalizes El Che Release Date
Chicago rapper Rhymefest has finally been granted the green light to release his sophomore album El Che, scheduled to drop June 8th on dN|Be Entertainment.
Listening Session: New Boyz, Skinny Jeanz & A Mic
01 September 2009
The nascent Los Angeles, CA rap group, The New Boyz, who have risen to commercial visibility via the success of their popular dance record, “You’re A Jerk,” hosted a listening session for a group of media personnel (music journalist and bloggers) at Legacy Studios in New York City, to discuss the release of their debut album, Skinny Jeanz & A Mic.
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Drake, “The Winner”
14 July 2009
After years of feeling like his talent was being overlooked by many people, Drake is now finally getting the recognition he feels has been long overdue, and makes it known on “The Winner,” clearly expressed through the lyrics in the chorus: “this is how my speech go, I deserve this sh—t.”
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Industry Q&A: Mickey “MeMpHiTz” Wright, CEO of Hitz Committee Entertainment
23 June 2009
While some people are now becoming familiar with the name "MeMpHiTz," courtesy of his hosting duties on BET's music video program, The Deal, the Memphis, TN native has been making significant contributions to the music industry behind the scenes for a few years now ... A&R Department got the opportunity to converse with the executive that signed chart-topping singer/songwriter T-Pain to Jive Records, and who has helped produce hits for artists such as Youngbloodz (“Damn”), J-Kwon (“Tipsy”), and UGK (“International Player’s Anthem” featuring Outkast). For our interview, MeMpHiTz took time out of his busy schedule to discuss with us his approach in signing talent as an A&R, the old school versus new school mentality, the digital era, and the future relationship between labels and artists.
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Industry Hygiene
17 June 2009
Have you ever heard the phrase "one hand washes the other?" Or have you heard someone say "you scratch my back and I will scratch yours?" If these anatomy references disgust you, toughen up because these phrases touch on a vital part of how the music production business works. I know you have heard it a million times but I’ll say it again—This is a business! People could care less how talented you are and they definitely won’t do anything without getting something back in return. So, the question is, what should you give up in return?
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Industry Q&A: Sha Money XL, Founder, Money Management Group
28 April 2009
In 2003, Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson emerged on the national music scene becoming an instant success after the release of his seminal debut album, Get Rich or Die Tryin’, which propelled the emcee to superstar status. While Dr. Dre and Eminem received face time for their involvement in the development of 50 Cent’s career, Queens, NY native, Michael “Sha Money XL” Clervoix, was the architect behind-the-scenes hatching an industry takeover, as he served as co-executive producer of the rapper’s first two LPs, in addition to his former duties as the president of G-Unit Records.
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A Voyage of Discovery
23 March 2009
“Accelerate Your Life” is the slogan advertised by the United States Navy to win over new recruits, offering them hope and opportunity for a better future. For some, the phrase is an axiom that many officers and sailors can attest to. But for R&B singer LeMarvin Harris, his former stint in the maritime branch of the military was less rewarding than what he originally intended.
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