Category: The Business of Hip Hop

The 5Ws: Kisha Scott

Who: Kisha Scott What: Game Media Why: Game Media is a company that specializes in viral and digital PR for artists of multiple genres. It’s a wonderful service that distributes content to online media outlets, giving your product exposure in the entertainment space. Expect placements on magazine hubs, blogs, and an increase in views on… Continue reading The 5Ws: Kisha Scott

The Industry Cosign Podcast Cosigning with DWI

DWI is not one to sit and wait for things to happen. He has built the very successful DAMATRIX STUDIO which houses many internet radio shows and provides broadcasters an opportunity to be heard all over the world. Hear how it all started as we salute this Bronx born, brand building entrepreneur.

17th Annual Soul Beach Music Festival Featuring Usher and The Roots

Feel the breeze and ‘get caught’ up with the 17th Annual Soul Beach Music Festival hosted by Aruba, featuring multi-award winner and worldwide phenomenon Usher and prolific Grammy award-winning icons The Roots, set to deliver amped-up main stage concert performances sure to make spirits soar this Memorial Day weekend, May 24-29, 2017. Soul Beach Music… Continue reading 17th Annual Soul Beach Music Festival Featuring Usher and The Roots

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs and DeLeón Tequila Partner With Billboard

Sean “Diddy” Combs and DeLeón Tequila officially announce a partnership with Billboard that includes the introduction of the DeLeón 100.  The DeLeón 100 will recognize 100 trailblazers nationwide.  Individuals selected to this elite group will embody the essence of the DeLeón brand and exhibit determination to bring their craft to #thenextlevel.  The new campaign reinforces… Continue reading Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs and DeLeón Tequila Partner With Billboard

American Express Announces Pharrell Williams as Creative Director of the Platinum Card

American Express (NYSE:AXP) announced that musician, producer, style icon and entrepreneur, Pharrell Williams will serve as the Creative Director of the Platinum Card. As the Creative Director, Pharrell will bring his creative vision and style to inspire and guide the global experiences, access and services that the Platinum Card is renowned for providing. As consumers’… Continue reading American Express Announces Pharrell Williams as Creative Director of the Platinum Card

The Beatnuts Announce US Tour w/ Rapper Big Pooh & Termanology

Clockwork Music + Focused Noise presents The Beatnuts 2017 US Tour w/ Rapper Big Pooh + Termanology + Joe Young w/ Dame Grease (on select dates) Jan. 3 New York, NY – SOB’s Jan. 5 Philadelphia, PA – Voltage Lounge Jan. 6 Cambridge, MA – Middle East Upstairs* Jan. 7 Manchester NH – The Shaskeen… Continue reading The Beatnuts Announce US Tour w/ Rapper Big Pooh & Termanology

The Industry Cosign Podcast: Cosigning with Guy Routte

Who is Guy Routte? You may have seen him everywhere, quiet, in the cut, observing everything around him. Do you know Guy Routte the artist? The Manager? His entertainment experience from being an artist to becoming a Grammy Nominated Manager says it all on this episode. Twitter: @GuyRoutte Instagram: guyroutte

Charles Hamilton Releases ‘Hamilton, Charles’ December 9th

BIG Hip Hop News! Charles Hamilton Releases “Hamilton, Charles”  Harlem Rapper tackles mental illness and much more on 12/9 album  NEW YORK, NY- DECEMBER 7TH, 2016 Rapper Charles Hamilton releases his debut full-length album “Hamilton, Charles” on Republic Records via iTunes on Friday, December 9th. The album takes listeners on a journey of exploration as the 29-year old artist lyrically… Continue reading Charles Hamilton Releases ‘Hamilton, Charles’ December 9th

Charles Hamilton Produces ManKind’s 8-Bit Genesis Album

Charles Hamilton Produces ManKind’s 8-Bit Genesis Album   Set Incorporates Sega Genesis-Inspired Sound Effects and Song Titles See Visual Album Created With MVGEN Website Tool ManKind X Charles Hamilton’s 8-Bit Genesis Album link: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWY-8Dp82lJZCFA_nkbUjWacI680IPZiv   Charles Hamilton and ManKind members SciryL and !LLumiN@TE have teamed up to produce one of the year’s most creative and… Continue reading Charles Hamilton Produces ManKind’s 8-Bit Genesis Album

EMPIRE Artists Earn Six Grammy Award Nominations

    The Growing Powerhouse Indie Boasts Nominations for Music by Fat Joe & Remy Ma, Anderson .Paak, D.R.A.M., and J. Boog     The Announcement:   Following a break-out year with multiple nominations from the Soul Train Awards, BET Hip Hop Awards, Latin Grammy Awards, along with radio and sales chart-topping successes, artist-friendly, independent… Continue reading EMPIRE Artists Earn Six Grammy Award Nominations

Tuo Clark Appointed Senior Vice President, A&R, Def Jam Recordings

TUO CLARK APPOINTED SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, A&R, DEF JAM RECORDINGS       Dec. 5, 2016 – New York, NY – Tuo Clark, of famed production duo Da Internz, has been appointed Senior Vice President, A&R, Def Jam Recordings, it was announced today by Steve Bartels, CEO, Def Jam Recordings. Mr. Clark will oversee selected… Continue reading Tuo Clark Appointed Senior Vice President, A&R, Def Jam Recordings

The Lox Partners with Roc Nation

THE LOX AND D-BLOCK RECORDS ANNOUNCE PARTNERSHIP WITH ROC NATION AND NEW ALBUM  FILTHY AMERICA … IT’S BEAUTIFUL FRIDAY, DECEMBER 16TH   Songs “Don’t You Cry” & “What Else You Need To Know” Instantly Available With Pre-Order, Beginning Friday, December 2nd Watch Rap Radar Podcast HERE ALBUM RELEASE SHOW IN NEW YORK, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15TH AT HIGHLINE… Continue reading The Lox Partners with Roc Nation

Def Jam Records Releasing Direct Deposit, Vol. 1 December 2

  Def Jam to Release ‘Direct Deposit, Vol. 1’ Compilation, Welcomes New Signee Amir Obe + “No Peace” Video http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/hip-hop/7596036/def-jam-direct-deposit-vol-1-compilation-amir-obe-signing   Def Jam Records will be rolling out a star-studded compilation album called Direct Deposit Vol. 1. The 10-track set hosts hits from esteemed veteran rappers like 2 Chainz (“Big Amount” featuring Drake), Pusha T (“Circles”) and YG (“I Wanna Benz”) as well as buzzy… Continue reading Def Jam Records Releasing Direct Deposit, Vol. 1 December 2

Vince Staples Announces ‘The Life Aquatic Tour’

VINCE STAPLES ANNOUNCES THE LIFE AQUATIC TOUR, FIRST MAJOR HEADLINING NORTH AMERICAN TOUR OF HIS CAREER, TO OPEN FEB 24, 2017, IN SAN DIEGO! 6-WEEK, 26-CITY TOUR OF U.S. AND CANADA MARKS FIRST PERFORMANCES OF TRACKS FROM CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED NEW EP, PRIMA DONNA ! NEW MONTHLY RADIO SHOW S E A BROADCAST SYSTEM PREMIERES ON APPLE MUSIC’S BEATS 1 TO WIDE… Continue reading Vince Staples Announces ‘The Life Aquatic Tour’

Geechi Suede of Camp Lo to Release ‘0.9 NyteLife FM’ on December 2nd

Geechi Suede of Camp Lo   presents “0.9 NyteLife FM”   GeechiSuede.com As one half of groundbreaking hip-hop duo Camp Lo, Geechi Suede has been painting exquisite lyrical portraits over lush soundscapes for nearly two decades. Coming off the success of the latest Camp Lo album Ragtime Hightimes and a recent tour alongside Digable Planets,… Continue reading Geechi Suede of Camp Lo to Release ‘0.9 NyteLife FM’ on December 2nd

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