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(New York, NY, August 25, 2010).....Ujaama Talent Agency and its principal, Erskine Isaac, have responded to the allegations of the Lil Wayne lawsuit as follows: The claims in his (their) lawsuit are without merit and we will aggressively defend ourselves and our reputation against the utterly false claims. We anxiously await our day in court,...

Nipsey Hussle, Big Sean, Vado, and Donnis tapped as new, fresh faces for video series and event New York, NY- October 24, 2010- Internationally-acclaimed artist, actor, and activist COMMON joins forces with Diesel's Only The Brave fragrance to celebrate the new, fresh, and next faces of hip hop: Nipsey Hussle, Big Sean, Vado, and Donnis. Inspired...

VH1's "100 Greatest Artists of All Time" Premieres Monday, September 6 at 10/9c VH1 Personality Jim Shearer to Host 4-Night Special Go to TheGreatest.Vh1.com to Vote Your Favorites NEW YORK, Aug. 25 -- VH1 goes back to its music roots and revisits the age-old question: "Who is the greatest music artist for all time?" Determined by a poll of...

TOUR KICKS-OFF THIS FRIDAY, AUGUST 27 Amanda Palmer & Jason Webley, Big Head Todd, Citizen Cope, Drive-By Truckers, Keller Williams, Kid Koala, Leslie Hall, Mates of State, Money Mark, OK Go, Pretty Lights, Steel Train, Sunbears!, The Aquabats, The Salteens, The Worsties, Toubab Krewe, Unicycle , Zac Brown and others to be announced at later date...

For Longest DJ Endurance Marathon; Triangle Square to Host Over 50 Performers NEWPORT BEACH, CA--(August 25, 2010) - Sutra of Orange County announces an incredible lineup of performers and entertainment that will rock the crowds anticipated at Sutra5, a five-day music extravaganza to be held at their Orange County location (1870 Harbor Boulevard,...

SAN FRANCISCO, CA--(August 24, 2010) - SMC Recordings Inc. (PINKSHEETS: SMCE) SMC Recordings, Inc. announced today that it has entered into a partnership with the South Pacific's number one urban entertainment company, to bring their releases to the US. The independent Hip Hop label based in South Auckland, New Zealand has sold 2.5 million records...

Live Squared & Don Cannon will Host Mixtape Release Party/ Festival for the Soldiers being redeployed from Iraq/Afghanistan Atlanta GA – Each day as we turn on the news we see the effects that the war in Afghanistan & Iraq are having on our troops and our families. On December 18, 2010 Live Squared, in Conjunction with DJ Don Cannon will hold the...

LOS ANGELES, CA (AUGUST 24, 2010) From South Central Los Angeles with solid alliances throughout Northern California's renown Bay Area; they've called him Laquan, he's been known as Poppa L.Q. however after a 26 month stint in the federal penitentiary, E-40 tagged him Kenny Kingpin. The Rapologist is swiftly gathering his fellow rap compadres for...

Memphis, TN - - Memphis based Dedicated Music Group is a fast growing Urban music label boasting Billboard chart topping artists with one common goal, Kingdom Building. The label's newest family member is known to some as "Mr. Wut Can I Do For Ya" but to most by GAMMAGE. Gammage is a hard hitting, explosive rapper whose music has a mainstream...

Documentary "My Mic Sounds Nice: A Truth About Women and Hip-Hop" Shines a Light on the History and Current Status of Female MCs and Rappers in the Hip-Hop Industry Atlanta, GA—August 24, 2010 Female rapper, Princess, will host a special viewing party for BET's new documentary "My Mic Sounds Nice: A Truth about Women and Hip-Hop" on Monday, August...

Laden with tight lyricism and clever rhyme schemes, Harrisburg, Pa., emcee J. Monday brings you his mixtape, The Sequel, sponsored by RefinedHype.com. The Capital Kid's brand of hip-hop resonates with people caught up in the daily grind. Born and bred in Pennsylvania's capitol, the self-appointed King of the City has been building up to this...

Houston, TX - Last week, the Houston Press reviewed Trae Tha Truth's street album, Can't Ban Tha Truth, calling it 'a landmark in Houston rap.' Saturday, Trae hosted an early listening session at Houston clothing store SF2's Northside location to a packed house. Now, you can download 2 singles Cop a Drop and General ft. Brian Angel (Day 26) from...

Phoenix, AZ, August 23, 2010 / - Multi-Platinum Producer Dame Grease Secures an A&R Position with distribution company with 101 Distribution. Multi-Platinum Producer has a new position in the Music Industry, he has secured an A&R position with the 101 Distribution Label to spearhead their A&R Division. Dame Grease will have the signing power to...

Kottonmouth Kings has released their video for the track "Great When You're High" online at http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoid=106037262. Kottonmouth Kings will kick off their upcoming "Party Monsters" US tour with Blaze, Big B, and Australian hip-hop outfit Bliss N' Eso in Houston, TX on August 29th. "The...

Stylah is one of the countries most feared and respected lyricists. From his spotlight grabbing verse on Bashy's 'Black Boys' remix a couple of years ago, to remixing Jay Z's 'Forever Young' in a way that DJ Semtex described as "killing Jay-Z on his own track" and most recently winning Mr Hudson's MC competiton for 'Anyone But Him', which saw...

Chicago recording artists honoring Michael Jackson through covers of classic material including New Face of Soul Maurice Mahon, Candice Marie, Phenom, Doughboi the kid, Mr. Robotic, Flowist, Billy Richard, BZ and AG Wild Wild! Akira-Chicago and FlyNerd will produce a fashion mini-series introducing their fall collection WHO: The Bumblebee Network...

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...