Category: The Business of Hip Hop

The 5Ws: Mary Lafayette

Who: Mary Lafayette What: Lafayette Media Why: Lafayette Media is a Public Relations, Marketing and Brand Development firm catering to individuals and small businesses. Lafayette Media, LLC provides not only quality, professional services, but with efficiency and positive results.  No project is too large or small, and we believe in our clients and work hard… Continue reading The 5Ws: Mary Lafayette

Hpnotiq Presents 2 Chainz’s ‘Not Invited’ Video

On Wednesday, July 20, Hip-Hop Artist 2 Chainz released an official music video created in partnership with liqueur brand Hpnotiq. The video, for his latest single “Not Invited,” debuted on the @Hpnotiq Instagram channel and follows 2 Chainz’s French bulldog Trappy as he navigates a hip-hop house party straight out of the early 2000s. “Hpnotiq… Continue reading Hpnotiq Presents 2 Chainz’s ‘Not Invited’ Video

Lance Gross, Tami Roman & More Confirmed For Duffy’s HOPE Celebrity Basketball Game

     Delaware-based Non-Profit Duffy’s HOPE Announces their 14th Annual Celebrity Basketball Game Scheduled for Saturday, August 6th 2016 at the University Of Delaware Ashley Biden confirmed as a Hometown Hero; Award-winning actor Lance Gross, Television Personality Tami Roman, Actor & Recording Artist Rotimi, Award-Winning Teenage Sports Star Mo’ne Davis and more confirmed as celebrity players… Continue reading Lance Gross, Tami Roman & More Confirmed For Duffy’s HOPE Celebrity Basketball Game

The 5Ws: Omar “Animal Steele” Barnes

Who: Omar Theron Barnes/Animal Steele What: Graven Images/TBA Tech Startup Why: In 2014 I realized that streaming services and major record labels would be dominating the majority of the capital generated by the music business. With artists making less and less income it would only be a matter of time before personal managers and A&Rs… Continue reading The 5Ws: Omar “Animal Steele” Barnes

A3C and Mass Appeal Announce Performers for 1996 Stage

A3C PARTNERS WITH MASS APPEAL FOR THE 1996 STAGE AT THIS YEAR’S A3C FESTIVAL & CONFERENCE   IN TRUE A3C FASHION – REPRESENTING ALL COASTS BONE THUGS N HARMONY X BUN B X TOO $HORT X REDMAN GRACE THE 1996 STAGE July 14, 2016 (Atlanta, GA) – The year 1996 marked an iconic era in… Continue reading A3C and Mass Appeal Announce Performers for 1996 Stage

Cypress Hill Announces Pre-Sale of ’25th Anniversary Skull’ Reissue

Multi-Platinum Hip-Hop Group Cypress Hill, in Collaboration with Get On Down, Announces Pre-Sale of Limited-Edition, Ultra Deluxe “25th Anniversary Skull” Reissue Premium, custom-designed black resin Skull houses CD of the group’s legendary debut album, complete with 100-plus page Hardcover Book Pre-Sale Of 1,991 Limited Edition Reissue Sets Kicks Off AUGUST 13, the 25th Anniversary of the Original… Continue reading Cypress Hill Announces Pre-Sale of ’25th Anniversary Skull’ Reissue

The Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival Partners with TIDAL

TIDAL PARTNERS WITH THE 12TH ANNUAL BROOKLYN HIP­-HOP FESTIVAL The Global Music and Entertainment Platform Will Livestream the Finale Concert Featuring Performances From Nas, Fabolous, Talib Kweli and More! For the second year in a row the Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival has proudly joined forces with global music and entertainment platform, TIDAL, which will be live­-streaming the… Continue reading The Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival Partners with TIDAL

Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival Second Stage Artists Announcement

Second Stage Is Ready To Keep You Rockin’!   More announcements means more dope programming for the Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival!  Get excited as we announce the next wave of talented artists who will be performing on our Second Stage for the Finale Concert on Saturday, July 16th. Bringing some neo-soul flavor to the Festival will be… Continue reading Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival Second Stage Artists Announcement

Young Dolph to Headline 17-Date Royalty Tour In August

“King of Memphis” Young Dolph to Headline 17-Date Royalty Tour In August The Rising Southern Rapper’s National Tour Begins August 9th in Dallas Critical Praise: “Young Dolph has cultivated that formula that makes the bando jump” – XXL “What makes Dolph exemplary is his affinity for memorable hooks and catchy call-and-response punch lines” – Complex… Continue reading Young Dolph to Headline 17-Date Royalty Tour In August

Dizzy Wright Releases 702 EP

Dizzy Wright’s Second EP of 2016 Shines a Light on the Burgeoning and Diverse Vegas Indie Scene Critical Praise: “Amazing.” –  MTV News “Dizzy Wright is captivating the moment you hear him.” – Complex “Equipped with an unapologetic message and an admirable amount of resolve, he’s steadily created his own lane and won’t be stopping anytime soon.” – The… Continue reading Dizzy Wright Releases 702 EP

The 5Ws: Jason Wiley

Originally published on The Industry Cosign January 28, 2015 Who: Jason Wiley What: Bridge Agency Why: Bridge Agency is a constantly evolving marketing and branding company that works closely with our clients to effectively develop, communicate and implement strategic marketing campaigns for brands that intersect with current consumption behavior. With the world having a greater… Continue reading The 5Ws: Jason Wiley

Jermaine Dupri Partners So So Def with Epic Records

MUSIC MOGUL AND GRAMMY WINNING PRODUCER JERMAINE DUPRI AND HIS ICONIC SO SO DEF RECORD LABEL COLLABORATE WITH EPIC RECORDS AND L.A. REID   JERMAINE DUPRI ALSO TO PREMIERE NEW TELEVISION SERIES ON BET, MUSIC MOGULS   Grammy winner and rap impresario Jermaine Dupri hasn’t lost his touch; he’s partnered his So So Def label… Continue reading Jermaine Dupri Partners So So Def with Epic Records

The 5Ws: Al “Butter” McLean

Originally published on The Industry Cosign July 9, 2015 Who: Al “Butter” McLean What: Kobalt Music Publishing Inc. Why: Kobalt Music offers its clients a variety of services including creative services, administration, sync & brand partnerships, global licensing management, neighboring rights, works and rights distribution, royalty collection and processing, online data and royalty statements, record… Continue reading The 5Ws: Al “Butter” McLean

Kanye West Partners with adidas

Today, adidas announced the cementing of its long-term relationship with creative pioneer Kanye West in the launch of adidas + KANYE WEST, a YEEZY branded entity creating footwear, apparel and accessories for all genders across street and sport. Recognizing the influence, success and global brand power that began almost two years ago with YEEZY for adidas Originals,… Continue reading Kanye West Partners with adidas

The Industry Cosign Spotlight: Iman Dean

Originally published on The Industry Cosign April 30, 2015 Title: Owner Company: The Events Agency/Birthdaypartybooker.com Location: New York City “Always remember to fall asleep with a dream and wake up with a purpose.” Before making her mark in New York City’s ultra-competitive catering market, Iman Dean learned the field from her parents by way of… Continue reading The Industry Cosign Spotlight: Iman Dean

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