Category: The Business of Hip Hop

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

The Industry Cosign Podcast Episode 7 Featuring Choke No Joke

Choke No Joke graced our ears with UNEDITED classic stories about Dame Dash, Jay Z, Kanye West, The late Aaliyah & FunkMaster Flex. It’s a funny episode you don’t want to miss! Follow Choke No Joke: Instagram: realchokenojoke Twitter: @Choke_No-Joke

Eric Biddines to Release ‘The Local Cafe’ January 27th

    The FADER Premieres “Whole Trunk,” the Thumping, Southern Fried First Single from the Project     Critical Praise:   “His delivery is unique, featuring high-pitched vocals and a Southern twang that is unmistakable.” – Complex “[Eric Biddines] sounds like a cross-breed of Andre 3000 and Devin the Dude.” – 2Dopeboyz “His music demonstrates a Dungeon Family-like propensity… Continue reading Eric Biddines to Release ‘The Local Cafe’ January 27th

The Industry Cosign Podcast: Episode 6 Featuring Nacole Ali

Fresh off the Wendy Williams Show, we had the pleasure of chopping it up with Nacole Ali, the author of Amazon.com’s International best selling book Warrior Built To Last. Once again we speak on Kendu Isaacs & Mary J Blige (MD Speaks LOVES him some Mary J Blige) Nicole schools us on why everyone should… Continue reading The Industry Cosign Podcast: Episode 6 Featuring Nacole Ali

‘THE HAMILTON MIXTAPE’ Available December 2nd

ATLANTIC RECORDS LIFTS THE CURTAIN ON “THE HAMILTON MIXTAPE”   ONE-OF-A-KIND COLLECTION FEATURES COVERS & REMIXES OF SONGS FROM LIN-MANUEL MIRANDA’S LANDMARK MUSICAL BY TOP SUPERSTARS INCLUDING:   SIA, USHER, KELLY CLARKSON, THE ROOTS, ALICIA KEYS, NAS, WIZ KHALIFA, CHANCE THE RAPPER, JOHN LEGEND, JILL SCOTT, REGINA SPEKTOR, ASHANTI, JA RULE, MIGUEL, QUEEN LATIFAH, BEN… Continue reading ‘THE HAMILTON MIXTAPE’ Available December 2nd

The Industry Cosign Spotlight: Rocky Bucano

Title: Chairman of the Board/President Company: Universal Hip Hop Museum Location: New York City Rocky Bucano is Chairman of the Board and President of the Universal Hip Hop Museum, the official museum of Hip Hop Culture. Rocky began his career in the music industry as a teenage DJ during Hip Hop’s first years of existence… Continue reading The Industry Cosign Spotlight: Rocky Bucano

Ford Takes Over Magic City Classic with Yung Joc, Dana Dane and Chubb Rock

This past weekend, Ford went Further presenting the ultimate tailgate experience at the 75th Anniversary of the Magic City Classic in Birmingham, AL. Fans of all ages enjoyed interactive games and live performances by hip hop stars Chubb Rock, Dana Dane, Yung Joc and guest appearances by Angela Yee and DJ Envy of the syndicated radio… Continue reading Ford Takes Over Magic City Classic with Yung Joc, Dana Dane and Chubb Rock

Nick Cannon Presents the 2016 Nickelodeon HALO Awards

Jason Derulo, Hailee Steinfeld, Zedd, Alessia Cara, Daya and More Join Host Nick Cannon for 2016 Nickelodeon HALO Awards, Concert Event Celebrating Young Community Leaders, Sunday, Nov. 27, at 7 p.m. (ET/PT) #HALOawards @NickelodeonTV NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Pop music’s hottest stars–Jason Derulo, Hailee Steinfeld, Zedd, Alessia Cara, and Daya–are coming together for the 2016 Nickelodeon… Continue reading Nick Cannon Presents the 2016 Nickelodeon HALO Awards

The Industry Cosign Spotlight: DJ Young Music

Title: Deejay, Producer and Songwriter Company: Superadio Location: Washington, D.C.   Timing is everything. Age is nothing but a number, and DJ Young Music is the prodigy you never saw coming.   If the young and mighty love him for his ability to connect with the pulse of a new generation, older, less established vets… Continue reading The Industry Cosign Spotlight: DJ Young Music

Meek Mill Releases ‘DC4’

MEEK MILL RELEASES LONG-AWAITED “DC4″   LASTEST INSTALLMENT IN ACCLAIMED MIXTAPE SERIES INCLUDES APPEARANCES FROM NICKI MINAJ, YOUNG THUG, LIL UZI VERT, FRENCH MONTANA, 21 SAVAGE & MORE   “DC4” CURRENTLY SITTING AT #1 ON ITUNES’ “OVERALL ALBUMS” & “TOP RAP ALBUMS” CHARTS   AVAILABLE AT ALL DIGITAL RETAILERS & STREAMING PARTNERS NOW   DOWNLOAD | STREAM … Continue reading Meek Mill Releases ‘DC4’

Snoop Dogg Announces ‘Puff Puff Pass Tour Part 2’

Snoop Dogg Announces His “Puff Puff Pass Tour Part 2” Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, Warren G, DJ Quik & Tha Dogg Pound Among Those Joining Snoop Dogg On The Road (Los Angeles, CA) Snoop Dogg has announced his “Puff Puff Pass Tour Part 2.” Joining the iconic Long Beach, California rapper on the jaunt are pioneering Cleveland… Continue reading Snoop Dogg Announces ‘Puff Puff Pass Tour Part 2’

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