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BMI’s Catherine Brewton participates in the PowHERful Enrichment Conference – TheHypeMagazine. #NewMusic Malina Moye ‘A Little Rough’ available now on iTunes and Amazon. “A Little Rough” Sizzle – Malina Moye 2014. REDCUPLYFE #VLOG : RED CARPET @VH1 LOVE AND HIP-HOP W/ LIL SCRAPPY & STEVIE J. DAYZ RICH “BOOM BIP” OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO. B.o.B. covers the Spring issue of @TheHypeMagazine. Big-T @SouthernBoiEnt. R-n-B Singer Kasha ‘I Want You’ OFFICIAL Music Video. Posted: February 1, 2014 by Jerry Doby in Music Videos, News Tags: Arts, Business, entertainment, Hero, Hype Magazine, I Want You, Kasha, Music, Music video, new music 2014, R&B and Soul, R&B Music 2014, The Hype Magazine, Todd Terry, Top 40 Rising R&B sensation Kasha, fresh from an immensely successful 2013, has released her newest single “I Want You” on Fontana/Universal Music Group Distribution.

R-n-B Singer Kasha ‘I Want You’ OFFICIAL Music Video

Kasha’s previous single “Hero” held its own on the National Charts for fourteen consecutive weeks in 2013, peaking in the Top 40. Kasha the businesswoman helms her own independent label, “Kasha Entertainment, LLC,” which has a major distribution deal with Fontana/Universal Music Group Distribution. She successfully entered the national stage with “Hero” which made the National Airplay Top 200 Charts; National Top 50 Independent Charts; and National Airplay Top 50 R&B/Hip Hop Charts in 2013. “I Want You” is available all major online retailers, and everywhere music is sold. @RickNyce_Beats @mzlimari2u @echohattix. Music and Entertainment news from around the globe…We give you the World!

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Video: @GillieDaKid – Jungle |@RickNyce_Beats @mzlimari2u @echohattix Posted: January 23, 2014 by hhod in Hip Hop, HipHopOnDeck, Music Videos Tags: #Philly, GILLIE DA KID, RICK NYCE North Philadelphia) January 23, 2014 – King Gillie drops a strong visual to one of his songs positioned to be on his upcoming Album “Welcome 2 Gilliedelphia” expected to drop April 2014. Gillie plans to share his life story living and dying in his JUNGLE of North Philly. The rapper / actor serves up a dose of gritty, street scenes surrounded by neighborhood fans and figga gang affiliates. Her Minajesty. Video: @Jkidd0518 – “New Day” (Video + Audio) S/o @DjSteelTv. Healthcare Has a New Villain Exposed by Author Willie L. Stewart's Novel 'taRNished' - Yahoo Voices - voices.yahoo.com. E.L.I. (Empowering Live Instruments) ‘Aint Bout That Life’ E.L.I. is the product of a time when the whole world was listening to hip hop; before it began to insist upon itself.

E.L.I. (Empowering Live Instruments) ‘Aint Bout That Life’

E.L.I. represents the voice of the have nots; that struggling voice that has everything to say and nothing to hide. A young producer as well, he strives for that sound that ceases to be just music, but the moment itself. He holds the righteous seasoning of Southern swag with the amalgamation of East coast influence, along with a transposing ear that plugs right in with any of the 9 instruments that he plays.

Coming behind his successful mixtape project released in September of 2013 entitled “No Topic Mixtape” hosted by DJ Phingaprint, E.L.I. looks to catapult onto the national stage as a lyrical artist who consciously stays away from the norm and presents his message in a manner which gives attention to listeners visceral needs in regards to hip hop. For more information on E.L.I. visit him on: Reverbnation or his fan page on Facebook Background: E.L.I. 2 Chainz. 2 Chainz. Print Outlet The Hype Magazine Revitalizes Proven Tactics for Gaining Market Share - Yahoo Voices - voices.yahoo.com.

[Media Update] DJ Drama Joins Atlantic Records A&R Team. "I'm extremely excited to embark on this new chapter in my relationship with Atlantic Records," said Drama.

[Media Update] DJ Drama Joins Atlantic Records A&R Team

"My first two albums as an artist were on Atlantic, and I'm now looking forward to working with Craig and Julie in a new capacity, helping them break the label's next crop of amazing talent. " "I'm thrilled to welcome Drama to his new role at Atlantic," said Atlantic Chairman & CEO Craig Kallman. "One of the most accomplished DJs and mixtape masters, he brings brilliant instincts and consummate skills to our A&R team. A hugely influential force in the hip-hop community, I know he'll be a tremendous asset in signing and developing artists and making amazing records. It's great to be renewing our relationship, and I'm looking forward to making music together again. " In addition to his new partnership with Atlantic, Drama's newly founded Means Street Studios in Atlanta will become the studio base for Atlantic artists while in the market.

- Introducing Phenom Wess: Picture Perfect. Posted: January 6, 2014 by Jerry Doby in Hip Hop, New Music Tags: Extended play, Hip hop music, hip-hop, Jackie Robinson, Music, Musician, Phenom, United States Navy Phenom “Picture Perfect” Phenom Wess has a long love affair with hip hop dating back to the age of 8 where he performed in a hip hop talent show at the Jackie Robinson YMCA in San Diego.

Introducing Phenom Wess: Picture Perfect

Facing the reality of economic difficulties to finance a music career and realizing his grades weren’t good enough to get him into any of the colleges he desired, he enlisted in the United States Navy at the age of 17. Phenom is still currently serving his country in the Navy and is a veteran of multiple deployments yet his love for music has been cathartic for him, and he records from his soul. Phenom just released his debut single “Picture Perfect” which is an insightful and rich story of a young man celebrating the lyrical dynamics of the hip hop of old. Www.reverbnation.com/phenomwess Like this:

Levi. [Music] Pinqy Ring ‘Little Hearts’ a story of surviving child sexual abuse. Posted: December 30, 2013 by Jerry Doby in Hip Hop, Music, New Music, News Tags: Andhra Pradesh, Child sexual abuse, Men, new music, Pinqy Ring, Sexual abuse, Sexual assault, Support Groups, Survivors, Violence and Abuse Pinqy Ring ‘Little Hearts’ “After finally unpacking some heavy heartache, Latina rapper Pinqy Ring is ready to be brave and share her story through song.

[Music] Pinqy Ring ‘Little Hearts’ a story of surviving child sexual abuse

After dealing with childhood sexual abuse in the church at the hands of two different men, her life veered off into a path of destruction. After a car accident that left her in a coma, she realized she needed to straighten out. Part of her “straightening out” involved undertaking the daunting task of facing what happened to her and finally dealing with it. There are so many young girls and boys who are victims of childhood sexual abuse. The song was produced by EZ of Force One Seven, and was mixed by Papi Beatz from LPeezy Studios. Astralwerks and Grammy winner deadmau5 Announce Partnership. Deadmau5 (photo: latimesblogs) Featuring two new deadmau5 tracks: “Your Ad Here” & “Suckfest9001″ In their exciting new partnership, Astralwerks will be the U.S. home to future deadmau5 artist releases and the exclusive distributor and label partner for deadmau5′s imprint mau5trap recordings.

Astralwerks and Grammy winner deadmau5 Announce Partnership

This two-tiered agreement, encompassing both deadmau5 as a global label partner with mau5trap and as an Astralwerks roster artist for the U.S., is the first of its kind for Astralwerks. Known for breaking records and breaking boundaries, deadmau5–a multiple JUNO Award-winning and Grammy®-nominated artist–is also committed to breaking up-and-coming talent with his label mau5trap recordings. “We Are Friends Vol. 2″ will be the first mau5trap release via Astralwerks. Tami Roman: ‘BBW’ could be a ‘sinking ship’ #NewMusic Cordula – ‘My Ride’ @CordulaDavis. Who is Robert Terell? The Official Deal Maker Who is Robert Terell "The Official Deal Maker", and where are you from?

Who is Robert Terell?

Robert Terell is the quintessential definition of a serial entrepreneur!! Whose combination of street sense, business savvy and corporate smarts has helped him be successful. Which makes for a fine blend of gifts, talents, and unique entrepreneurial abilities. He was born and raised in the Bronx, NY by his single parent mother. How did you prepare yourself to step into the entrepreneurial arena? BLUES CONTROL. The Recording Academy Statement on the Passing of Blues Legend Bobby “Blue” Bland. Posted: June 24, 2013 by Jerry Doby in Grammy News, News Tags: Ain't No Love in the Heart of the City, BB King, Bland, Blues, Bobby, Bobby Bland, Frank Sinatra, Grammy Award, Neil Portnow, Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame, Turn On Your Love Light Bobby “Blue” Bland at the Long Beach Blues Festival (Photo credit: Wikipedia) When one thinks of the blues in this day and age, the first name that usually pops to mind is B.B.

The Recording Academy Statement on the Passing of Blues Legend Bobby “Blue” Bland

King, and that would not be wrong. However, blues legend Bobby “Blue” Bland is one of the iconic figures in blues history and one of my first records ever, was a white ceramic 78 record with Bobby “Blue” Bland and Blues Boy King (later B.B. King) live at the Palladium. As a youngster, I grew up with the sounds of my parent’s card parties and “grown folks” music, also known then as “belly rubbin music” and the blues where a HUGE PART of the musical fabric at that time in my early life. The Phiii – ft. @FromThePhi @YeaKilla87 & @EndaStory. #NewMusic Pinqy Ring ‘Herstory’ Glenn Lewis – Can’t Say Love.

K.O Streetz – Flexin (Official Video) @kostreetz. Kanye West – Yeezus Album Review. Kanye West – Yeezus Download This is what everyone been waiting for maybe not this blog post but definitely the leak of Kanye West 6th studio album Yeezus.

Kanye West – Yeezus Album Review

Kanye had been successful for the most part keeping his albums from not leaking in recent history, My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy did not leak up until about 3 days upon release which is better than what other rappers can say just ask A$AP Rocky. Watch The Throne did not leak at all, but Yeezus leaked 4 days before release and it caused a major uproar on social media people had already been going crazy waiting for a leak for weeks. Off the jump it got so many mixed emotions some people hated it, some had mixed feelings on it and others loved it.

Soon as you hear that first song you do not know what to expect from it, the mixture of genres is evident and innovative. Yeezus got the same kind of reception 808s and Heartbreaks got, it came out and people were in shock because they expect a lot more. Priceless moments of shared arrogance….. Ffolkes, That was close…. I almost began today’s missive with a song…. Not just any song, mind you, but a particularly bright, bouncy, tuneful one from a particularly perky musical that shall remain nameless, lest I get sued for intellectual theft, or chastised by my readers for excessive tackiness, either of which is unacceptable to me, especially before I’ve finished my first cuppa….. It also saves you from having to go wash out your ears so early in the day….. Since my morning routine has returned to some semblance of its former normalcy, or mendacity, depending on your relative point of observation, it seems my initial comments are turning on me as well. Boston George x Boo Rossini “Strip Club” (Video Inside)

NOBODY MOVE – @mossburg00 FT. @OriginalShyne & @Phillyfreezer {Prod by @JiMiKenDrix} @MORGANtheCEO – Another Day {Dir by Cool Kids Forever Films} @HIPHOPONDECKCOM. Music and Entertainment news from around the globe…We give you the World! @MORGANtheCEO – Another Day {Dir by Cool Kids Forever Films} @HIPHOPONDECKCOM Posted: May 31, 2013 by hhod in Hip Hop , HipHopOnDeck , Music , Music Videos , New Music Tags: #DC , MORGAN A calculated, magnetic phenom of an emcee – trailblazing in the footsteps of Hip Hop’s revered greats – MORGAN is nothing short of avant-garde, challenging the status quo and pushing forth in an industry that considers her second to her male counterparts.

Hailing from the nation’s capitol, MORGAN began her career in music at a young age, playing drums in the school band for 6 years before she began producing at 17, and delving into lyricism at 19. Now, with five mixtapes under her belt, she is now more ready than ever for the world to hear what she has to say. MORGAN’s 2010 mixtape, Train of Thought, and 2011 tape, Little Red Corvette, have both garnered thousands of downloads, and have been featured on several sites and blogs.

VIDEO: @Money_Bagz – Strange Things. #RECAP @GillieDaKid “Out In Oklahoma” {Shot by @PhillySpielberg} @HIPHOPONDECKCOM. @EndaStory – Don’t Be A Menace II Mixtape. @EndaStory – Don’t Be A Menace II Mixtape| @Sap_Sci_Phi @Hiphopondeckcom Posted: May 26, 2013 by hhod in Hip Hop , HipHopOnDeck , mixtape , New Music Tags: #DBAM2 , #Philly , ENDASTORY , Mixtape , SAP SCI PHI , SPaceMuzik There is an expression that art is timeless.

In this case, that statement is 100% true. Sap Sci-Phi’s own EndaStory has been working on this mixtape piece by piece (while simultaneously preparing his 1st album) since the year 2008. In the midst of all this, time has gone by and it’s only right that the people have something to hold them over until that studio album is completed. Download: Don’t Be A Menace II. @1andonlyOlivia for Hair Stare June Issue. NEW BOOK RELEASED: “BEFORE BARACK: THEY SAID THIS DAY WOULD NEVER COME” – The United States has come a long way since the days when twelve of her former presidents owned slaves; eight of them while in office.

The paradigm shifted irrevocably, however, when an African-American, Barack Hussein Obama , was elected the country’s 44th President. Big Brother Biz of @MicrophoneBully Reveals Artwork for ‘Do Work Daily’ Vol. 3. Posted: May 22, 2013 by jdobypr in MicrophoneBully , News Tags: Africa , Arts , Big Brother , Big Brother Africa , Disc jockey , DJ Envy , Programs , television Big Brother Biz of MicrophoneBully.com drops the artwork for Vol 3 of the successful mixtape series “Do Work Daily.” Biz has been producing and editing mixxes for quite some time and is also an in demand videographer . Currently he shoots exclusive footage for DJ Envy and DJ Steel on the set of their SiriusXm Radio show HipHop Nation. #NewMusic @MicrophoneBully Presents: “Do Work Daily” Volume 1 (theurbanlink.net) Exclusive Interview: @SeanKingston Live with @DjEnvy and @DjSteel1 on @HipHopNation @SiriusXm Radio.

@ICHGANG – We All We Got {Official Video} @jimmydasaint1. New Music: Blanco Caine “Spend-A-Holic @BlancoCGE @UshClothing. Chicago Rapper Blanco Caine Chicago rapper Blanco Caine released a major new single from his upcoming “ White America” project which drops May 28th. ”Spend-A-Holic” is one of those timeless joints that will make you break your neck, this track is sick!!! Lyrically, Blanco tells the story of those ghetto fabulous people whose money burns a hole in their pocket but the choices they make are totally out of line. Buying gear instead of paying your bills, doing things you KNOW you can’t afford just to keep up appearances. @EndaStory – RunTelDat #DBAM2 @Sap_Sci_Phi @HIPHOPONDECKCOM. Music and Entertainment news from around the globe…We give you the World! MICROPHONEBULLY PRESENTS – DO WORK DAILY VOL. 2 – HOSTED BY BIG BROTHER BIZ @MicrophoneBully.

Hell Of It – @enjoyMXXM ft. XXX {Official Visuals} @BabyDinosaurs. Music and Entertainment news from around the globe…We give you the World! May Flowers – @YeaKilla87, @FromThePhi & @EndaStory #SapSaturday 5-4-13 @HIPHOPONDECKCOM. Music and Entertainment news from around the globe…We give you the World! @BigOoh & @IamJiMMeWallst – Twin Towers Hosted By @DonCannon & @Ace_McClowd. Snoop Lion Talks Gay Rappers. @DaQuonDaDon – NO NEW FRIENDS FREESTYLE {#MoneyGangMonday} @MoneyGMilitia @HIPHOPONDECKCOM. Music and Entertainment news from around the globe…We give you the World! @TheyCallMeReal -V.S.O.P. The Pre-Game ArtWork #MoneyGangMonday. Music and Entertainment news from around the globe…We give you the World!

@TheyCallMeReal -V.S.O.P. Harlem – @fastlyfe FT. @LILSNS {AUDIO} @HIPHOPONDECKCOM. @FromThePhi – Booga Shooga {#SapSaturday 4-27-13} @SAP_SCI_PHI @HIPHOPONDECKCOM. @TheRealMiStro – $tro Montana [VIDEO] @MoneyGMilitia @HIPHOPONDECKCOM. SHORT FILM: RED SYDNEY PRESENTS – THREE TRUTHS @UptownFetti @MicrophoneBully. Feed The Hood Event via @HipHopOnDeck. Certified – @TheRealDrewske FT. @iamDrayBaby #MoneyGangMonday @HIPHOPONDECKCOM. @FromThePhi – HIS-Story #PHIBRATIONS {#SAPSaturday 4-20-13} @HipHopOnDeckcom. India’s Answer to Gangnam Style? @iamgujubhai @DesiHipHop. Sir Michael Rocks x YP in Miami 2013 @SirMichaelRocks @YP27 @1OFFENTGROUP. Chris Cornell of Soundgarden gives fan Arnie Sallan a HUGE surprise! @BruceSallan @aDadsPov. @DaQuonDaDon – Karate Chop Freestyle {#MoneyGangMonday} @MoneyGMilitia @HIPHOPONDECKCOM. @HugoTae – California Dreaming {Official Video} An Open Letter to the Church from My Generation. @LeeMazin #When16AintEnough @PhillySpielberg @MeekMill @HIPHOPONDECKCOM.

#NewVideo Lil Twist “Understand Me” (Official Music Video) @YMCMBOfficial @CortezBryant. The Hype Magazine Interviews HeadKrack. @FromThePhi – #PHIbrations Album {#SapSaturday 4-6-13} @Sap_Sci_Phi. Return Of The Flower Children: De La Soul Preps New Music & New Visuals. New Artist: Jacob Sunday – ‘No Lies’ @GOJacobSundayGO. BLANCO CAINE’S ‘WHITE AMERICA’ PROJECT SPAWNS CLOTHING LINE @BlancoCGE @UshClothing. CFM to Sponsor Shamhalaev at Bellator 95 on Spike TV @Statecyde @TommyToeHold. Hip Hop Weekly features “What Goes N Da Club” starring The @Barkays @GeorgeClinton @EDUBBlive @JazzePha. The Urban Link. YOUNG DIZZY “PAPER DOLL” FT. TESSA EVANS (audio) @YoungDizzyPromo. EDUBB – Fun Comes Out ft. Chuck Rite, Elektro Horse @EDUBBlive @JagerUSA. Apollo Theater Announces New James Brown Project. Artist Profile: John Tanner – ‘Good Morning Mr. Tanner’ @johntanner__ – @StarforceHH. @QuietAZmoney – Thank You {Official Video} The Urban Link. @DjEnvy @Microphonebully @Rocko4Real @HipHopnation @Siriusxm.

Blanco Caine Ft. DJ MoonDawg, GT Garza and Wes Fif-V12 (Remix) @BlancoCGE @UshClothing. CHICAGO’S BLANCO CAINE STIRS THE POT WITH ‘WHITE AMERICA’ PROJECT @BlancoCGE @UshClothing @SOS_DVD. @SummerisSunny – Bang To The Boom {Official Video} DIR. BY @ShannonMuirHD. SONJA BLADE – I GO HARD (OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO) @SonjaBladeMusic. @ARAB_TGOP presents the 1st #OBH Cypher @weekendatmullaz & @P_wrts. @ac3_thegreat – Ego’s Potential & Halo’s Mixtape @HIPHIPONDECKCOM #DMV.

The Urban Link. Snoop Dogg live in Bangkok – 2013. The Urban Link. The Urban Link. Hype Monthly Issue 68. Nas & Lauryn Hill Announce Life Is Good/Black Rage Tour! The Hype Magazine celebrates the Season with 24 Issues of Giving. The Hype Magazine celebrates the Season with 24 Issues of Giving. Interview: Chicago Hip Hop artist Twone Gabz - Topeka Music.

Interview with Grammy Award winner Whitney Peyton - Topeka Music. Interview: Philly's Rap Protege Young Savage - Topeka Music.