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The winning band will play Sonicbids Official SXSW Party, presented by JanSport San Leandro, Calif. (August 24, 2010) – JanSport, the original outdoor gear Brand that equips people globally with quality backpacks, travel gear and collegiate apparel, today announced its third annual Battle of the Bands competition in conjunction with Sonicbids, the...

Socialtik Magazine to exclusively premiere Eric Sosa's new "Summer of Love music video. New York, NY, August 23, 2010 – (I.M.G.) - Scheduled for release on Tuesday, August 31st, Eric Sosa and Socialtik Magazine have joined forces for a special "Summer of Love" Video Countdown promotion. For the entire week, starting today Monday, August 23rd, Eric...

Houston, TX - Violence and crime is an ever-growing problem amongst our nation's young people and finding ways to reach them where they live an even bigger challenge. Last Friday, the young congregation of Houston's God's Way Missionary Baptist Church hosted an event that was designed to do just that; Hopefest. Pastor Tyrone P. Spriggs invited...

Featuring Guest Appearances By Everlast, B-Real, Vinnie Paz and ILL BILL "The Town" Starring Ben Affleck and Slaine Set To Hit Theaters Across The Country Sept 17th, 2010 Boston rapper Slaine, of the rap super group, La Coka Nostra, has announced an October 26th release date for his upcoming debut solo album, "A World With No Skies". The album...

The 27 th Annual Awards Show Airs Live From Nokia Theater L.A. Live In Los Angeles On Sunday, September 12 at 9:00PM (Live ET/Tape Delayed PT) New York, NY (August 23 2010) – The biggest night in music just got even hotter as MTV confirms Eminem will perform LIVE at the "2010 MTV Video Music Awards." Known for his fiery live performances and...

(Atlanta, G.A- August 23, 2010) Girls in the Night is your official host for one full week of Atlanta Pride for Women. Beginning Wednesday September 1st, 2010 through Tuesday September 7, 2010 is an impressive array of signature events, including celebrity hosts such as singer and actress Christina Milian, Keyshia Dior, the phenomenal B. Scott and...

With Launch of New Multi-Media company, Liquor & AMMO Video Stars Brooklyn-based Rock / Hip-Hop Group, Riot !n Paris for their first single titled "Attack of the 5Ft. Hipster" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zKHmFqIBjcA vivalariot.com riotinparis.bandcamp.com New York, N.Y., August 23, 2010 – Devo Springsteen (Nas, Britney Spears), the Grammy Award...

Nineteen Ninety Now Features Appearances From Treach, Vinnie Paz, Apathy, Diamond D, Sadat X, Grand Puba, Chino XL, Esoteric, A.G, R.A. The Rugged Man & O.C August 23rd, 2010 - Its finally here and a hip-hop renaissance is about to begin showing that the lessons from the past can be combined with the innovations of the present, as Celph Titled and...

Off his latest effort Def Sound IS Alive, Los Angeles' own Def Sound drops visuals for his electrifying track "Up.Is.The.New.Down.," featuring Novena Carmel. While still reminding people that he's "alive," Def Sound is currently wrapping up an upcoming project titled Anything: The Idea Machine, set to drop early next year. The project will include...

Keys N Krates release their highly anticipated "Unforgettable - Remix" featuring award-winning rapper, Drake. The remix trio is also slated to launch their debut music video for the song sometime in the next following week. Using live instrumentation, turntablism and sampling, Keys N Krates have "re-invented the remix." The Toronto-based group...

Los Angeles, August 2010 - Tuesday, August 24 will mark the evening that Captured Light Films, along with producer William Arntz and author E. Raymond Brown, debut a private screening of their groundbreaking collaboration "GhettoPhysics: Will The Real Pimps and Ho's Please Stand Up!" A documentary feature which mixes political commentary with...

SANTA MONICA, Calif., Aug. 24 -- On Tuesday, August 24, the future truly arrives with the release on iTunes of "My Girl," the debut single from the four talented 13-year-old boys of Mindless Behavior--Prodigy, Roc Royal, Ray Ray and Princeton. The bubbly, infectious track, produced by Walter Millsap (Beyonce, Timbaland, Alicia Keys, J. Lo), is the...

At the MTV Video Music Awards 2010 Tr3s: MTV, Musica y Mas viewers can cast their votes on vote.tr3s.com Winner will be revealed during the transmission of the VMAs on Tr3s September 18th at 5pm (ET/PT) MIAMI, Aug. 24 -- Tr3s: MTV, Musica y Mas (formerly MTV Tr3s) announces its stellar list of nominees for this year's "Tr3s Latino Artist of the...

ATLANTA--(August 24, 2010)--To kick off the summer fun, Coca-Cola created the Behind the Lens Youth Filmmaking Contest, a national online competition empowering teens to use their creativity as amateur filmmakers. Out of more than 200 applicants, 11 teens were selected and received an all-expenses-paid trip to Atlanta, Ga., to attend Radio One's...

Expected to Reach Over 16,000 Students during 10-Week Tour MORRIS TOWNSHIP, N.J., Aug. 23 -- Honeywell (NYSE: HON) and the U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) today announced the fall 2010 tour of their award-winning science education program FMA Live! FMA Live! will perform in the following areas during the 2010 fall tour:...

I'm recovering from an injury that's taking more time and self-care than expected. This may mean I won't post today but I'll be back as soon as possible. I'll update as I can. Till soon! ~ Clyde ~

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Atlanta, GA, August 20, 2010 - In 1980, a vinyl 12" single with a simple green label and plain white sleeve released a rap song called "Big Apple Rappin'". The label was named "Newtroit" Records, after the cities New York and Detroit, and it was the first label owned and operated by a rap artist. The label's first pressing was funded by Doris...

New York, NY, August 20, 2010 - Kolie Crutcher, publisher & CEO of GET MONEY Magazine, has announced today that the new unreleased issue will be a double-sided edition with hip-hop royalty Diggy Simmons from the MTV hit reality show Run's House on the front cover. The magazine embodies eclectic styles of content and balances a true blend of...

With Their Debut Single Available Now On iTunes Jabbawockeez Continue To Showcase Their Dynamic Artistic Abilities Continuing the wave of success from their sold-out Las Vegas show "MÜS.I.C.," the Jabbawockeez set out to conquer the music world with their debut single "Robot Remains" available now on iTunes. Since it's release early Thursday...