Friday, August 28, 2009

R.I.P DJ AM


Sources tell us he was found in his apartment at around 5:20 PM. We're told drug paraphernalia was found at the scene.

Our sources say
DJ AM had not been seen or heard from for a few days -- one of his friends went to check on him, but got no response after knocking on his apartment door.

We're told the friend called the police, who broke down the door and then found DJ AM's body.

Back in September of 2008, DJ AM and Travis Barker survived a plane crash in South Carolina. Four people died in the crash -- which was caused when the airplane aborted takeoff and then ran off the runway. DJ AM and Barker were the only survivors.

Story developing...

Tuesday, August 25, 2009

The Premiere Of "I_NY" Another Blunt Picture.

The film "I_NY" will premier tomorrow Aug 26, 2009 @ White Rabbit 145 E. Houston from 6-9pm. There will be a after party following the premiere @ Bob's Bar 236 Eldridge, with special guest dj *Will Divide*, presented by Hot Mop Films, NYC.

5 Hottest In-House Hip-Hop Producers?


Forget buying $100,000 tracks from super-producers—the ability to self-produce beats in-house has become a financial and creative necessity for rappers. Shrinking budgets and little to no A&R involvement mean that artists who produce their own beats, like Soulja Boy and The Cool Kids, have a leg up. But for an up-and-coming rapper who doesn’t make their own music, the best move is to recruit someone you mesh well with to become your go-to in-house producer. Let’s not forget that most of today’s biggest hitmakers—from Timbaland to Swizz Beatz—earned their stripes as in-house producers before going on to find freelance success. See original story to see who the 5 are now.

Monday, August 24, 2009

KRS-One and Buckshot 'Survival Skills' in stores September 15th


"After making their indelible marks on the game luminaries KRS-One and Buckshot, arguably two of the games most prolific emcees, will link up to give fans a collaborative album entitled Survival Skills. The project will be released on Duck Down Records, September 15,th while the duo will be featured on The Rock The Bells tour this Summer.

With guests ranging from Mary J. Blige, Slug Of Atmosphere, K'NAAN, Talib Kweli, Immortal Technique, Melanie Fiona, Naledge of Kidz In The Hall, Sean Price, Geo of Blue Scholars, Smif N Wessun and Rock of Heltah Skeltah, "Survival Skills" represents a diverse range of topics, all while maintaining a consistent sound. The album has production from Havoc of Mobb Deep, 9th Wonder, Black Milk, ILL MIND, Coptic, Moss, Nottz, Marco Polo, and KHRYSIS!

On the surface the album is a testament to the resiliency of two lyrical titans, but at its root Survival Skills is a blueprint for life. For instance on the infectious head-nodder "Robot," which was released 6 weeks prior to Jay Z's "The Death Of Auto Tune" track, and already available World Wide at Digital Retail Shops, such as iTunes, the duo speak-out against the recent overuse of the Auto-Tune vocal effect in urban music, but under the surface the message is much deeper. "I don't want people to get the averaged clichéd version and thinking that we're dissing people,'" Buckshot clarifies. "What we're calling out here is the biters, the people that feel like because this guy sold X amount of records doing this, that I'm going to turn around and do it as well," KRS says of the array of artists who have followed in the creative footsteps of Roger Troutman, Afrikka Bambatta, Teddy Riley and T-Pain. Despite its heavy message, sonically the track, produced by Mobb Deep's Havoc, is as inviting as anything on the radio today. The video for "ROBOT," directed by Todd Angkaswan, has been added into rotation at MTV & BET. The track has also been included in the sound track for Activision's upcoming Tony Hawk skate game in stores this Fall."- Sana Arshad

Download KRS-One & Buckshot's Survival Skills mp3.

Eminem "Relapse 2" Release Date: November 17, 2009?

Is Eminem’s Relapse 2 hitting stores November 17th?
Relapse 2 recently showed up on Amazon UK with a November 16th release date which would make the US release November 17th because the US usually gets albums one day after the UK. This would also make a lot of sense because November 17th is a Tuesday and most stores begin to sell albums on Tuesdays. Are you ready for another dose of Eminem’s relapse this soon?

Sunday, August 23, 2009

DJ Dephtone And Trick Daddy - The Product 7

Tracklist:
01. Trick Daddy & Dj Dephtone - “The Product” Intro
02. Trick Daddy featuring The Dunk Ryders - Gettin It Off
03. Trick Daddy featuring Desloc, Majic, Bad Guy (Dunk Ryders) - Wat They Do
04. Trick Daddy featuring The Dunk Ryders - My Money
05. Trick Daddy - Certified
06. Trick Daddy featuring Ice Berg (Dunk Ryders) - My Niggas
07. Trick Daddy Speaks
08. Trick Daddy featuring The Dunk Ryders - Gangsta Music
09. Trick Daddy featuring Young Jeezy & U.S.D.A. - Black Flag
10. Trick Daddy - Realest
11. Trick Daddy featuring The Dunk Ryders - My Dawg’S Birthday
12. Ice Berg (Dunk Ryders) Speaks - “Lets Get This Money”
13. Ice Berg (Dunk Ryders) - Im On My Way
14. The Dunk Ryders - On Point
15. The Dunk Ryders - All My Life
16. “The Product” Interlude
17. Trick Daddy featuring Ace Hood - Gutta
18. Kanye West Speaks - “Dephtone In The Building”
19. Trick Daddy featuring Kanye West - Can’T Say No
20. Trick Daddy Checks In - “The Bad Guy”
21. Bad Guy (Dunk Ryders) - Go Hard
22. Trick Daddy - Keep It Gutta
23. Trick Daddy featuring The Dunk Ryders - Think They Bad
24. Trick Daddy - Thug Holiday Part 2

Tapemasters Inc. and Drake - Born Successful

Tracklist:
01. THE SEARCH
02. THE WINNER (OFFICIAL VERSION)
03. THROW IT IN THE BAG (REMIX) FEAT. FABOLOUS
04. DO IT NOW
05. JUICE
06. I DO THIS FEAT. BELLY
07. GET LIKE ME
08. RIGHT TO LEFT FEAT. TANYA MORGAN
09. GOODNITE & GOODLUCK
10. COMEBACK SEASON
11. STILL FLY
12. I WANT THIS FOREVER FEAT. LIL’ WAYNE
13. SLOW IT DOWN
14. STUNT ON YOU
15. TAKE YOU DOWN
16. SOMETHING
17. CLOSER FEAT. ANDREENA MILL
18. INVENTED SEX FEAT. TREY SONGZ
19. FALLEN FEAT. KESHIA CHANTE
20. THE ONE FEAT. MARY J. BLIGE
21. DIGITAL GIRL (MJ REMIX) FEAT. JAMIE FOXX, THE-DREAM & KANYE WEST
22. CAN’T HIDE FROM LOVE
23. HOT 97 FREESTYLE


Saturday, August 22, 2009

Metallica Announce Support For North American Tour - Full List of 2009 Tour Dates


Metallica has announced the support acts for the North American tour later this year, stating the following:

While we are still enjoying our European summer vacation, a quick note here about the Fall shows in North America. Our French friends Gojira will be joining us, along with Lamb of God, for shows September 14 – October 18, while Lars’ brethren from Denmark Volbeat will hanging for the shows October 26 – December 12. One other quick thing – unfortunately Lamb of God cannot continue on with us in December, so we’ll have more news about those shows for you later.

Fans will likely be disappointed that Lamb of God will be joining Metallica for just one month; it’s certainly one hell of a line-up between September 14th and October 18th though, and I’m sure that all that attend those dates will thoroughly enjoy themselves.

The following are the tour dates that Metallica currently has planned for the rest of the year:

09/14/2009 Nashville, TN Sommet Center

09/15/2009 Cincinnati, OH US Bank Arena

09/17/2009 Indianapolis, IN Conseco Fieldhouse

09/19/2009 Montreal, QC Bell Centre

09/20/2009 Montreal, QC Bell Centre

09/28/2009 San Antonio, TX AT&T Center

09/29/2009 Dallas, TX American Airlines Center

10/01/2009 Ft. Lauderdale, FL Bank Atlantic Center

10/03/2009 Tampa, FL St. Pete Times Forum

10/04/2009 Atlanta, GA Philips Arena

10/12/2009 Winnipeg, MB MTS Centre

10/13/2009 Minneapolis, MN Target Center

10/15/2009 Cleveland, OH Quicken Loans Arena

10/17/2009 Charlottesville, VA JPJ Arena

10/18/2009 Charlotte, NC Time Warner Cable Arena

10/26/2009 Toronto, ON Air Canada Centre

10/27/2009 Toronto, ON Air Canada Centre

10/29/2009 Ottawa, ON Scotiabank Place

10/31/2009 Quebec City, QC Colisee Pepsi

11/01/2009 Quebec City, QC Colisee Pepsi

11/03/2009 Ottawa, ON Scotiabank Place

11/09/2009 Grand Rapids, MI Van Andel Arena Limited Tix Available

11/10/2009 Buffalo, NY HSBC Arena

11/12/2009 Albany, NY Times Union Center

11/14/2009 New York, NY Madison Square Garden

11/15/2009 New York, NY Madison Square Garden

12/05/2009 Las Vegas , NV Mandalay Bay

12/07/2009 Boise, ID Idaho Center

12/08/2009 Sacramento, CA ARCO Arena

12/10/2009 Anaheim, CA Honda Center

12/12/2009 San Jose, CA HP Pavilion

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Wednesday, August 19, 2009

CBS, Pepsi Create Video Ad to Run in Print

NEW YORK (AdAge.com) -- To hawk its fall season, CBS has teamed with PepsiCo and Entertainment Weekly to create a video ad that will run in the magazine.

CBS will insert a paper-thin interactive video player into copies of the Sept. 18 issue of Time Inc.'s Entertainment Weekly sent to Los Angeles- and New York-area subscribers. The issue previews the 2009-2010 TV season. As part of a unique marketing partnership, PepsiCo will join with CBS to promote its Pepsi Max diet cola for men in the print ads and sponsor the fall debut of CBS's Monday-night comedies on Sept. 21.

Friday, August 14, 2009

Apple tablet coming sooner than next year? Thanks to record labels?

"The Financial Times is reporting that Apple is planning on releasing the long rumored “iTablet” device much sooner than next year as more recent rumors were pinpointing as the release date. No, apparently thanks to EMI, Sony Music, Warner Music and Universal Music Group, Apple will supposedly be releasing this device sometime around September.

I know, this sounds ludicrous. I agree. What could some record labels have to do with Apple releasing the tablet of our dreams? Actually, who cares, as long as we get what we want, right?

The rumor states that Apple has been working with these record labels on a secret project, codenamed “Cocktail.” This project’s end-goal is to make buying digital music that much more irresistible to you. How will they do this? Better liner notes and video clips to accompany any album you might buy through iTunes. And these rumored liner notes would be more than just your standard band pics and lyrics. No no, not even just a PDF or two. It’s supposed to be engaging and interactive.

I remember something like this not really taking off too well. Remember CDs with extra content on the CD when you placed it into your computer? Sadly, most of these only worked on Windows PCs, but still. The idea didn’t work too well, and I don’t see this idea being much better. In the end, it’s the music you want, because you can listen to music while doing other things. You don’t necessarily want to be completely distracted by an interactive album app.

Still, if it gets the Apple tablet of my dreams into my hands quicker, I’m all for it. This particular rumor isn’t too detailed on specs. It briefly mentions a 10 inch screen and internet connectivity. That’s about it, but it does make one more point that I’d like to highlight. The article concludes by mentioning that Apple is hoping to succeed in a market where others have failed, namely, the tablet market. Might I remind the internet that this is what Apple excels at—making substandard products amazing".- Jake Gaecke.

Electric Zoo: "New York's Electronic Music Festival" Sep. 5&6 at Randall's Island Park.


The organizers of Electric Zoo have announced the scheduled and stages for both days of the event. Judging by the way things are organized they are trying to keep all of the areas pretty diverse. The themes for the stages are the main stage, Riverside Arena, Sunday School Hilltop, and Respect Grove on Saturday. The organization is almost the same for Sunday with the exception of the Respect Grove, which will be replaced with the Grove Discoteque instead. Keep in mind that ticket prices will be increased again on August 14th, 2009 promptly at midnight, so what are you waiting for? In addition to the online ticketing system, General Admission tickets(sorry no v.i.p tix in stores) are also available at Rebel Rebel,319 Bleecker St NYC 212-989-0770 and at Halcyon, 57 Pearl St Bklyn 718-260-9299.
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Thursday, August 13, 2009

Lil Biggie Smalls Launches Rap Career


"Christopher Wallace, Jr., aka the son of the late rapper Notorious B.I.G, is following in his father’s footsteps by putting out a mixtape. During a recent trip to New York City, Wallace met up with Sean "Diddy" Combs and son Christian, to reveal his next power moves. “I just finished up with that movie, probably act a little more, I've been rapping a bit, working on a mix-tape right now” said the young Biggie Smalls. Wallace and Christian both visited with Diddy for a week in what he has dubbed “Swag Summer School,” to make sure the two uphold the legacy of what he and the Notorious B.I.G. built. “We spending time to nurture this legacy so they know really what they need to do when the baton is passed, the torch is passed,” stated Combs.
No release date has been released for the as-yet-untitled mixtape. Christopher Wallace, Jr., currently lives in Los Angeles with his mother singer/song-writer Faith Evans and her three other children."-Jocelyn Johnson.

2009 Power 96 Beach House (Miami)



Experience the Biggest and Hottest Party for Summer 2009! It’s the Power 96 Beach House at the Deauville Beach Resort August 28th and 29th! 2 Days of Non-Stop Concerts, Pool Parties, Power Mixing, Special Guest Appearances, and Much More!
Purchase your Tickets for Friday, Saturday, or Both Now!

Interview With An Artist: Ryan Rasheed (Leb Laze, Prefuse 73)



"Producer, artist and keyboard player for Prefuse 73, Ryan Rasheed creates dense and layered music every bit as diverse as his resume. Recently, under his Leb Laze moniker, he released a solo record titled Rasheed's Dream, a funky pulsing ride with smooth waves of modulating synths sliced with delicious percussive flourishes. Ryan and I met last year when he sold me his Roland Juno 60 keyboard (what he now calls a regret!) and after finally having a short break from music, I got the chance to sit down with Ryan again and get serious about music. Follow us after the break and get a closer look at an artist you definitely need to know".- Todd Thomas
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Look out for Leb Laze's new LP "Tracks & Artifacts" and mixtape "Weird Times" dropping this fall on Hoss Records.

Wednesday, August 12, 2009

Dj Epps "Follow Me" *Coming Soon*.




"Follow Me" the New album from Miami's First Urban Pop Dj is on it's way, But til then you can catch Dj Epps on "TheSreetsFM.com" Mon,Wed,&Fri @ 5pm. Get your Requests in by Calling (786) 333-3303.

Retro Electro



"A truly momentous occasion when I get to hear these two. Just roll thru if you don't belive me, but be advised, for you will be overcome by the desire to further submerge yourself into heat you couldn't possibly control. Oh, You WILL be moved. ...In ways that will be remembered, every time time you dance for years to come. I'll be there, sippin' my yac, toastin' it up to a terrible two. Where will you be? ...party starts @10. Sexy."- Will Divide.

Slaughterhouse Debut Available Now!


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Will Divide Hosts Street Fighter Party for Musiqjive.com @ Jade Theater in San Diego,California




"Wooooow! Someone had their thinking cap on for this one. Street Fighter and Will Divide?! Thats whatsup. Good Lookin' Jennie! Now I can Finally rep and not feel like a bitter ass city boy. I'm a Street Fighter now. Like Batman and Bruce Wayne servin' up whole cans of whoop ass to the creatures of the night. The Thrill seeking playboy workin' the graveyard shifts. And an approachable madman minus the jet powered whip. It might even be time to start spelunking.
Either way, Jade Theater, took it like a bunch of champs and still kept it sexy. Too-Shay, my fair little californians. For they were in the spirit. Maybe it was Comicon? Shit, Everyone needs a hero"- Will Divide.

Camron & DJ Drama "Boss Of All Bosses"


TRACKLIST:
01. Intro
02. Pop Off (Feat. Vado)
03. Drama (Feat. Vado)
04. La Bomba (Feat. Vado)
05. Rick Flair (Feat. Vado)
06. Hustle (Feat. Rick Ross & Vado)
07. Get It (Feat. Ma$e & Vado)
08. Can ‘t say goodbye (Feat. Vado)
09. Skit
10. Land Of The Dealers (Feat. Vado)
11. Fed Story (Vado Solo)
12. We In This Thing (Feat. Yung La & Vado)
13. Blow My High (Feat. Vado & Darnell)
14. Skit
15. Different Cloth (Feat. Vado)
16. Professional (Feat. Byrd Lady & Vado)
17. Ride Wit Me (Feat. Vado)
18. The Baddest (Feat. Vado & Darnell)
19. Skit
20. Lenox Ave (Feat. Vado & 40 Cal)
21. Arab Music (Feat. Vado & Byrd Lady)
22. Skit
23. Soul Plane (Feat. Vado)
24. Stop (Charlie Clips Solo)

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Young Joc "Grind Flu" FREE ALBUM DOWNLOAD




TRACKLIST:

1. Grind Flu (w/ Montana Da Mack) [Prod. by Darryl “Cheeze” McCorkell]
2. Might As Well [Prod. by K.Rock]
3. Universal Language (w/ Shawty Lo & Young Vett) [Prod. by Unknown & Malcolm Tariq Smith]
4. Drinks Up (w/ Bobby Valentino, Gucci Mane & Nitti) [Prod. by Chadron “Nitti” Moore]
5. Don’t Be Scared (w/ Ebony Love, Ricky G & Donte’) [Prod. by James “Nesia” Lightfoot]
6. 500 Horses (w/ Yung Ralph & Big A) [Prod. by Young Sears]
7. My Niggas [Prod. by James “Nesia” Lightfoot]
8. Posted At the Store (w/ Gucci Mane & Yung Ralph) [Prod. by Trackslayerz Vakseen, LLC]
9. Wham (w/ Slim) [Prod. by Nitti & Blaze Burna]
10. Grind Flu Skit (w/ Roc)
11. Over (w/ Cupid, Polo, The Game & Carlito) [Prod. by Jay-T]
12. Birds (w/ Gucci Mane, Nikki Minaj & OJ Da Juiceman) [Prod. by Drumma Boy]
13. Make A Movie (w/ DJ Khaled) [Prod. by Drumma Boy]
14. So (w/ Mia X) [Prod. by James “Nesia” Lightfoot”]
15. Counterfeit (w/ Tuck) [Prod. by K-Rock]
16. Check (w/ Montana Da Mac & SS) [Prod. by James “Nesia” Lightfoot]
17. Choose Me (w/ Chris Brown & Pleasure P) [Prod. by Infinity]
18. Winner (w/ Masspike Miles)
19. Hello Kitty (w/ Jah Jah) (Bonus Track)

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