Who Runs Hip-Hop? Tune-in to Music Choice to Find out What Artists, Labels, Managers, the Media and Fans on the Street Have to Say!: The Music Choice Series "Who Runs Hip-Hop" Exclusively Brought to
You by Boost Mobile Premieres in April
Music Choice, the award-winning, multi-platform video and music network, announces the launch of "Who Runs Hip-Hop," its first-ever four part weekly VOD-isodes airing on its On Demand network and its broadband music site in April. The series, exclusively brought to you by Boost Mobile, explores the issues and forces shaping the direction of hip-hop music. Topics like the debate over the decline in record sales, why some veteran hip-hop artists aren't getting any love, and how the fans determine who they support in today's hip-hop climate are all discussed. Hip-hop artists, music industry executives, music label executives, managers, the media, and the fans on the street all share their views regarding who runs hip-hop today. This special series accompanies a long list of Original thematic video programming in April on Music Choice as part of its: "We Love Hip-Hop: A Celebration of Hip-Hop Music" month. - 2008-04-01
Notorious B.I.G. Movie Update
Fox Searchlight has just hired newcomer Edwin Freeman AKA Billy-D for the role of Mister Cee in the upcoming biopic Notorious. - 2008-04-01
Catie Curtis, Vance Gilbert and Cliff Eberhardt on Stage For New Hampshire Public Radio's Folk Show Earth Day Celebration
Catie Curtis, Vance Gilbert and Cliff Eberhardt will share the stage for the first time at the New Hampshire Public Radio's (NHPR) 2nd Annual Folk Show Folk Show. The show will take place on April 22, 7:30 p.m., at the Colonial Theatre in downtown Keene, NH. The artists will provide a unique program as they share the stage playing both separately and together, in a "songwriter-in the-round" performance with special selections celebrating Earth Day. These musical artists will come together for one night only to benefit New Hampshire Public Radio and celebrate the Folk Show hosted by Kate McNally. - 2008-04-01
Profound Intent Returns with Debut EP 'Stop Signs Don't Exist'
The rap group accused of dissing Beyonce and 50 Cent cleans up their act with consistency. The Debut EP "Stop Signs Don't Exist" releases July 29, 2008. - 2008-04-01
Kompoz.com and Glen Phillips Announce REMIX Contest
Glen Phillips, the voice of Toad The Wet Sprocket, and Kompoz.com invite you to REMIX "The Spirit of Shackleton", a single on Glen's new solo album titled "Secrets of the New Explorers". Go to Kompoz.com and download the original studio instrument tracks, then add a solo, add your vocals, bang your drum kit ... whatever you want. Upload your best work to Kompoz.com before May 31, 2008 for your chance to win a Fender guitar autographed by Glen Phillips. - 2008-04-01
Finally - A Music Portal That Works for The Artist Noisy Planet Shuns Industry Greed, Failures by Putting Musicians in Control
Noisy Planet is announcing the release of its Artist Control Room -- a one-stop-shop for musicians and bands of all genres and professional levels. Member musicians and bands will have affordable access to a host of music industry services that they use most. The new services supplement Noisy Planet's existing MP3 hosting and singe-song download service. - 2008-03-31
3 UK Launches First Commercial Ad-funded Music Video Service
3 UK customers can stream mobile music videos any time, anywhere, from top SONY BMG Music Entertainment artists. - 2008-03-31
ZeeGig.com Offers 5 Reasons to Attend the South by Southwest Music Festival (SXSW)
There are thousands of music festivals each year. Deciding on which one to attend can sometimes be a little overwhelming. ZeeGig.com has provided a list of five reasons why the South by Southwest Music Festival is the one to attend. - 2008-03-31
SpiralFrog(TM) Signs Agreement with Warner/Chappell Music
SpiralFrog, Inc., the free ad-supported, Web-based music experience, and Warner/Chappell Music (WCM), the global music publishing arm of Warner Music Group Corp. (NYSE:WMG), today announced an agreement to make the company's catalog of music compositions available to complement SpiralFrog's growing roster of audio and video content. - 2008-03-31
Atlanta/Athens Based Musician Uses Song to Raise Money for Domestic Violence
Pearson Perry, an Atlanta/Athens based musician, releases song entitled "Yell, Yell, Yell" to raise awareness about domestic violence. She will donate $1 for every play the song receives to domestic violence service providers. Perry's aunt was murdered by her husband in 1995. He then killed himself -- leaving behind four children -- three of whom were under the age of 12. - 2008-03-31
Creedence Clearwater Revisited Announces Spring and Summer Tour Dates
Creedence Clearwater Revival founding members and Rock and Roll Hall of Famers Stu Cook and Doug "Cosmo" Clifford have announced numerous North American tour dates with their band Creedence Clearwater Revisited. - 2008-03-31
The 'Mats, Remastered -- Rhino Busts Out Unreleased Tracks for Deluxe Replacements Reissues
Rhino Expands the Band's Twin/Tone Releases With 27 Previously Unreleased Tracks for Deluxe Reissues of Sorry Ma, Forgot To Take Out The Trash, Stink, Hootenanny and Let It Be.
Available April 22 From Rhino - 2008-03-31
The Showcase for New Talent is Born: TalentVirgins
Launched to coincide with the new series of Britains got Talent the new site talentvirgins is the latest video sharing site aimed at new groups, jugglers, singers, actors in fact anybody who has talent. Talent comes in many forms and this site promises to show the best and the weirdest. - 2008-03-30
Roots Rocker Susan Cowsill Kicks Off The New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival
National Americana favorite Susan Cowsill opens the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival on April 25. Cowsill has long been a New Orleans favorite, with a rock pedigree that heralds back to the late sixties. She made her initial mark on popular culture at the tender age of eight with The Cowsills, the 60s family pop group that scored many Top Ten singles. - 2008-03-30
New Website Takes a Stand for Emo Kids After Recent Riots in Mexico
Beginning in early March, several hundreds of people have gathered in riots against emo kids. In Queretaro, a city 160 miles north of Mexico City with nearly 1.5 million residents, many residents are taking a stand against the dyed hair (most often black), eye makeup wearing (yes even men!) individuals. - 2008-03-30
Éowyn: Independent Perseverance
Éowyn, an independent artist based out of Nashville, TN, is releasing her new album "Silent Screams" in April but it is already creating a dominant stance in the Christian rock market today. Her first release to radio is the title track, Silent Screams, featuring Rob Beckley from Pillar, which debuted this week on the Radio and Records' Christian rock chart at number 28. It has also made its third appearance on the Most Added list in just three weeks since its release to radio, as well as, landing a spot in the Most Increased Plays category twice. - 2008-03-29 Friend of PRWeb - 2
New Site Targets Hand Held Electronics Market
J. Stevens & Associates of St. Louis, Missouri has recently launched the Web Site mp3ipodzune.com. The site will market MP3 and Zune players as well as MP3 and iPod sound systems and accessories. The e-commerce site will also offer legal music, games and software downloads from participating partners. - 2008-03-29
Disaboom's Expanded Entertainment Section Focuses on People with Disabilities in Mainstream Media
Disaboom, the leading online community designed for people touched by disabilities, has begun to highlight the achievements and interesting stories of actors, as well as fictional characters, with disabilities. - 2008-03-29
Sizzling Hot Female Reggae Artist Shade's New Single Release
Reggae artist Shade released her new single "Hot Boys" featuring heavyweight Junior Reid. The single was released on April 11, 2008 digitally, and will be available for purchase in stores. www.myspace.com/shadeface - 2008-03-29
NuGroove Saxophonist Michael Lington Becomes American Citizen
NuGroove Records is proud to announce that contemporary jazz superstar Michael Lington became an American citizen on March 20, 2008. This Danish-born saxophonist arrived in the United States in 1990 and has since taken the music scene by storm. - 2008-03-29
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