Category: The Business of Hip Hop

Def Jam to Release ‘The Hate U Give’ Soundtrack October 12th

DEF JAM RECORDINGS TO RELEASE THE HATE U GIVE OFFICIAL MOVIE SOUNDTRACK ON OCTOBER 12th – MOVIE OPENS OCT. 19th, FROM 20th CENTURY FOX  DEF JAM RISING STARS ARLISSA AND BOBBY SESSIONS INTRODUCE NEW, PREVIOUSLY UNRELEASED SONGS ON SOUNDTRACK LISTEN TO ARLISSA’s “WE WON’T MOVE” HERE LISTEN TO BOBBY SESSIONS’ “THE HATE U GIVE” HERE WATCH THE VIDEO FOR… Continue reading Def Jam to Release ‘The Hate U Give’ Soundtrack October 12th

Dapper Dan & Gucci On The Cover Of Surface Magazine

Surface magazine, the American authority on global contemporary design, presents an in-depth cover story on legendary fashion designer and couturier Dapper Dan. The story can be found inside Surface ‘s 2018 Fashion Issue, available through the new subscription portal at SurfaceMag.com, now featuring Apple Pay integration. During the 1980s, Dapper Dan’s Boutique in New York… Continue reading Dapper Dan & Gucci On The Cover Of Surface Magazine

Ralo Announces Conspiracy Project

Ralo Announces Conspiracy Project, Coming October 12th via EMPIRE The Helium-Voiced Trapper Teams with YFN Lucci for the HotNewHipHop-Premiered “Bosses Make Sure,” a Sentimental and Inspirational New Highlight From the Upcoming Project Critical Praise: “With “My Brothers,” Ralo shows the full range of his improvements since his last project, displaying a new mastery of his… Continue reading Ralo Announces Conspiracy Project

TuneIn Announces the Debut of ‘The Element,’ Hosted by DJ Carisma

DJ CARISMA IS CURATING AND HOSTING NEW HIP HOP STATION “THE ELEMENT” ON TUNEIN RADIO (SAN FRANCISCO, CA) September 28, 2018 – TuneIn, Inc., the leading global live audio streaming service, today announced the launch of ‘The Element,’ a new hip-hop station hosted by West Coast trendsetter and co-creator of the Young California movement DJ… Continue reading TuneIn Announces the Debut of ‘The Element,’ Hosted by DJ Carisma

Hot Boy Turk Releases Book, ‘The AutoThugOgraphy of Turk’

FORMER CASH MONEY RECORDS ARTIST TAB “HOT BOY TURK” VIRGIL JR. OFFERS AN INSPIRING, REAL LIFE STORY OF REDEMPTION IN HIS TELL-ALL MEMOIR “The AutoThugOgraphy of Turk” to go on sale October 30, 2018 Bookcover Nationwide (BlackNews.com) — Former Cash Money Records artist Tab “Hot Boy Turk” Virgil Jr. takes you on a journey of… Continue reading Hot Boy Turk Releases Book, ‘The AutoThugOgraphy of Turk’

Dave East and Styles P Releasing, BELOVED, October 5th

NEW YORK RAP GIANTS DAVE EAST & STYLES P TO DROP JOINT PROJECT, BELOVED, ON OCTOBER 5th VIA DEF JAM RECORDINGS/MASS APPEAL BELOVED IS A FOLLOW-UP TO DAVE EAST’S PARANOIA: A TRUE STORY AND STYLES P’S G-HOST (Sept. 26, 2018 – New York, NY) The ongoing saga of explosive East Harlem rapper and story-teller Dave East… Continue reading Dave East and Styles P Releasing, BELOVED, October 5th

J Prince Day

RAP-A-LOT RECORDS FOUNDER TO PARTICIPATE IN SEVERAL ON-CAMPUS ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING FIRESIDE CHAT AND BOOK SIGNING     WHO: James “J” Prince, founder of Rap-A-Lot Records, author of The Art & Science Of Respect.   WHAT: October 1st To Be Commemorated as “J Prince Day” At Texas Southern University. Day of events will include: A Conversation… Continue reading J Prince Day

Tyga & More Join Clubhouse Festival Line Up

The Stronach Group, owners of Laurel Park, announced the addition of Grammy–nominated rapper, Tyga, as well as platinum-selling artist Rich The Kid, platinum-selling Dutch DJ Sam Feldt, and rising electronic duo from the DMV, Bonnie X Clyde, to the Clubhouse Festival that will take place at the Maryland Million race day on Saturday, October 20,… Continue reading Tyga & More Join Clubhouse Festival Line Up

The 5Ws: Danielle Vauters

Who: Danielle Vauters   What: Co-Host of The Internal Quest Show, Hip-Hop Head, Music Business Enthusiast   Why:  Danielle Vauters is an experienced Music Professional, Journalist and Arts Education Manager. Danielle has written for The Source Magazine, AllHipHop.com and currently AboveAverageHipHop.com to interning for notable organizations like Def Jam Records, VH1.com, and Broadcast Music Inc… Continue reading The 5Ws: Danielle Vauters

Diggy Simmons To Appear At dfree® Homecoming Conference Young Money Day

dfree® “Young Money” is designed to awaken and educate young people about the importance of finances and incorporating financial freedom as a daily lifestyle. This year, as part of its National Homecoming Conference, dfree® will present “Young Money Day,” aptly titled Building Billionaires LIVE, being headlined by an intimate Q&A with music, fashion and television… Continue reading Diggy Simmons To Appear At dfree® Homecoming Conference Young Money Day

Wiz Khalifa Will Headline Doritos’ Blaze Stage

Wiz Khalifa is officially set to headline a surprise performance in Las Vegas on September 20 at the Doritos’ #BlazeStage, the official pre-party of the Life Is Beautiful Music & Art Festival, at The Foundry at the SLS Hotel. The #BlazeStage is the culmination of Doritos’ “Blaze The Beat” competition, a fiery battle led by… Continue reading Wiz Khalifa Will Headline Doritos’ Blaze Stage

The Industry Cosign Spotlight: Dr. Catrise Austin

  Title: Cosmetic Dentist | Author | Speaker Company: The VIP Smiles Store Location: New York, NY The VIP Smiles Store Brand Story:   The VIP Smiles Store, home to premium teeth whitening and oral care products by dentist to the Stars Dr. Catrise Austin- The Queen of Smiles™️. Her teeth whitening products are made… Continue reading The Industry Cosign Spotlight: Dr. Catrise Austin

TIDAL X: BROOKLYN Returns to Barclays Center on October 23, 2018

Global music and video streaming platform, TIDAL, has announced the 4th Annual “TIDAL X: BROOKLYN” philanthropic concert taking place on Tuesday, October 23rd at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY. This year, the streaming platform and partners are supporting criminal justice reform across the country. One hundred percent of ticket proceeds will support criminal justice reform non-profit… Continue reading TIDAL X: BROOKLYN Returns to Barclays Center on October 23, 2018

Common and his Freedom Road Productions Signs Television Deal with Lionsgate

  Global content leader Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF.A, LGF.B) has signed an overall television deal with Oscar® and Emmy® winner Common and his Freedom Road Productions to develop and produce new television series, it was announced today by Lionsgate Television Group Chairman Kevin Beggs. The agreement expands Lionsgate’s relationship with Common, who starred in installments of… Continue reading Common and his Freedom Road Productions Signs Television Deal with Lionsgate

Kendrick Lamar Added to Jay-Z’s Made in America Festival

  Guess who is joining Post Malone and Nicki Minaj in September? It’s been reported today that Kendrick Lamar will be doing a “a very special set” at the Philadelphia festival, ‘Made In America’ next month. The festival takes place on Philadelphia’s Ben Franklin Parkway over Labor Day Weekend, Sept. 1-2. The lineup includes Meek… Continue reading Kendrick Lamar Added to Jay-Z’s Made in America Festival

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