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Introducing "Donny Goines" + New Track (Audio) 2007-09-09 07:59:39 Exclusive AudioWhat's the deal. Hey just wanted to introduce u to an interesting MC who submitted his material to me a few days ago. His name is Donny Goines and the track he sent me is called Inspiration. It's pretty dope and after you listen peep his enthralling biography. In closing, You'll definitely hear more from Donny on the site, so stay tuned..."Inspiration" (click to listen)BiographyDonny Goines was born in the borough of Manhattan but spent most of his youth going back and forth between Philly, the Bronx, and Harlem. With and incarcerated father and a mother recovering from her battle with a drug addiction meant that Donny would be left to fend for himself and exposed to the allure of the streets at an early age.Ingrained with a sense of the streets that can often be imitated but not fully understood or solidified offered an understanding of how life would be empty unless something meaningful was added to. A strong desire to understand why things were the way they were f ...

Watch the new Kanye West PSA! (Video) 2007-09-09 06:47:01 Exclusive VideoYo, about 4 days ago I got a bird that Kanye West was on the positive yo and that he did a PSA in which the them is "Education needs to be a top priority". Well, I have it right here and I'd like u to check it out. To all the kids/teenagers out there in grade school, high school and abroad get your study on get your grades up....shoot for that 4.0 if you can."Kanye West PSA" (click to view) ...

Pharrell "That Girl Remix" Feat. Rob Grimes (Audio) 2007-09-08 18:56:28 Exclusive AudioAwright then, I'm gonna be in and out this piece tonight taking care of business. I originally thought I'd be back earlier but got caught up with some thangs. Anyways, peep this new remix of Pharrell William's joint called "That Girl". It features a cool dude named Rob Grimes on the 1's and 2's whom we had on the set a while back. Dig It."That Girl" Remix (click to listen) ...

Watch Eve's Video Shoot/Interview with The Rap Up (Video) 2007-09-08 14:08:24 Exclusive VideoOk, so I lied about not having another entry on until 7:30 today. Sue Me. Anyways, came across this cool, new interview/video shoot with EVE and The RapUp Magazine. Enjoy yo!"EVE video shoot/interview" (click to view) ...

50 Flashes The Cash (Video) 2007-09-08 13:46:35 Exclusive VideoYo, I was just checking one of my online spots for a cool vid for u to peep and i came across the recent interview with 50 cent and MTV's Kash. In the spot, 50 talks about "Making It Rain". You got to check out the dollars he's holding son...maybe he stole the idea from his homie Floyd Mayweather, Jr. By the way, we got a cool interview with Will Smith's nephew, K. Smith and a couple of new artist features coming up around 7:30 EST tonight, so stay tuned. ...

Get $5 in Free Cash a New Mixtape from HipHopRuckus! 2007-09-08 10:30:15 Word up, Yo. This your main man Destro coming at u . We're gonna run a little contest On HipHopRuckus that will end on 9/15/07. Here's how it goes. We will give $5/a piece and the new HipHopRuckus Mixtape to the address of the first 20 people that can get 10 of their friends to sign up and confirm their subscription to the Free HipHopRuckus Newsletter (sign up located by Lil Jon image up top). In order to do so, send me your name, email list and confirmation date your friends subscription. Contact me for more specifics by hitting me up at hiphopruckus2007@yahoo.com. ...

MTVu creates state of the art applications developed by College Kids! 2007-09-07 21:16:47 Offering college students a break as they settle into a new school year, mtvU and Cisco® have just launched five groundbreaking online applications conceived, developed and run by digital pioneers from within the college audience. To counter the hassle of buying books and adding classes, the new Digital Incubator projects give students a chance to crush opposing nerdcore rappers on campuses across the country or join in a mysterious game of mobile-phone-based espionage. Five new interactive projects from mtvU and Cisco’s Digital Incubator program, which each year offers students up to $250,000 in grants and a national platform to shine, launched today on http://www.digitalincubator.net/. The applications include:RapHappy – New York Universityhttp://www.raphappy.com/This new online and mobile-phone-based hip-hop community enables members to easily record, collaborate on, search and listen to freestyle or written raps, without any need for software or file uploading. RapHappy can be ...

Music Nation announces finalists for Recording Deal and Brooklyn Hip Hop Festival Spot 2007-09-07 20:56:53 This week (week of 9/3/07) in the Music Nation online competition, it’s only down to two MCs. Philly native Hemo Brown and Chicago local Mick Luter have made it to the final round with an Original Signal Recordings/Epic Records recording deal on the line as well as a DJ Green Lantern mixtape and the chance to perform at the 2008 Brooklyn Hip Hop Festival. The judges responsible for choosing the winner, in combination with online fan voting are legendary producers/DJs Green Lantern and 9th Wonder, and rapper Saigon.Philly native Hemo Brown (pictured on right) has a unique, versatile style, highlighted in the languid hooks of “Grown Man” and “Big Chips” or the rapid-fire rhymes of “It Is What It Is,” which is exactly what got him to the hip hop finals in the Music Nation online competition. Rapping since he was nine years old, Brown has long been honing his skills and it shows in other tracks like “Hustlers Don’t Sleep” and “Getten Money.”Chicago local, Mick Luter ...

Peep the "Aunt Jackie Boys" + 2 New Tracks (Audio) - Harlems in the House! 2007-09-07 20:37:33 The Aunt Jackie boys, aka Hood Presidents which includes Jason Fox, Audi Rob and Black Cezar have been on two month tour (August - September) sponsored by X-Box. On this tour they are traveling to various cities to make nationwide buzz about their hit song entitled, "Aunt Jackie," which currently has over a million and a half hits on You Tube. In each city there is an Aunt Jackie Dance Off Contest; and the lucky winners receive a Coveted XBOX 360! In addition, fans of the song are encouraged to submit links of themselves and others doing the dance online at Island Urban Music website. The best four will receive XBOX's as well.Oh, before we go any further, check out these new tracks by the Aunt Jackie Boys!"I Ain't Done" (click to listen)"We Gon' Party" (click to listen)In August 2007 the boys performed at three major functions which included the following:A) On Friday, August 3rd they were featured on 106 and Park on BET. The live performance is available via the following website: ...

Introducing "BAYS"- Footwear From The Soil 2007-09-07 06:37:51 I'd like to personally introduce the new footwear collection that we'll feature on HipHopRuckus called BAYS. BAYS branded as {Footwear From The Soil}, is just that, sneakers conceived from a team of go-getters out of the San Francisco Bay Area - but more importantly - BAYS are tailored to people that are a product of this urban sneaker culture."BAYS IN THE AREA", That being said, let me tell all you "sneaker- pimps", BAYS are the sneakers you will want to add to your extensive, closet real estate hoggin', flamboyant, multi-color, eye candy, footwear collection, because BAYS are the next fashion necessity on your checklist.Quality. Quality. Quality. - and - Presentation... when that green glowing box is laid down at your feet, like a ceremonial sacrifice at a pagan sacrifice, you will see what I am talking about. Open the box, smell the aroma, and lace these bad boys up...Yeah you might think you've seen them before - these kicks are CLEAN!From the color ways to the packaging, to th ...

Killer Mike - "What is 'Making it Rain'? (Video) 2007-09-07 06:36:06 Exclusive VideoMakin' it rain is as easy as Bang! Bang! Bang! Just ask Killer Mike. Stay tuned as Mike shows you how to create a hurricane of cash on the ladies! ...

JR Writer Signs Seven-Figure Deal with BabyGrande Records 2007-09-07 06:22:43 Babygrande Records is pleased to announce the signing of J.R. Writer to a seven figure, multi-album deal. With his 2006 Koch Records' debut, "History in the Making," Harlem native J.R. Writer cemented his place in the landscape of the newest generation of hip-hop stars. "J.R. is anincredible artist. At 23, he has already accomplished so much and we will work closely with him to continue his success. His last album sold over 100,000 copies and if Koch Distribution can deliver again, we know we can."J.R. Writer's first release on Babygrande will be "Writer's Block 5" on November 20th, 2007. ...

ALI VEGAS Inks Deal with Lamar Odom's Rich-Soil Entertainment 2007-09-06 15:39:37 Hip Hop artist Ali Vegas is set to release his first self-titled album February 2008. As one of the most recognizable names in hip-hop Ali began is career in the late 90's and at only 25 years old this artist is sure to break ground with his lyrical dexterity. The self proclaimed "Prince of New York" hails from Jamaica, Queens and has is often compared to hip hop greats such as Nas and Jay-Z (see new videos, By Your Side & Many Mics)In 2006 Ali Vegas signed to Lamar Odom's label, Rich Soil Entertainment where he has worked with producers ranging from J Nice to Midi Mafia.As a seasoned vet, Vegas began rapping at age 6 and since has had a string of hits including Gangsta Boogie, The Apology, and the Specialists which was featured on the 'In too Deep' soundtrack. Ali's new album will include collaborations with Nas, Omarion, Troubleman and new R & B artist Deemi. This album will present a more mature Vegas and bring hip-hop back to its lyrical days. "I am really proud of this pr ... Entertainment

Pharrell pairs up with Hennessy for new advertisment campaign 2007-09-06 10:12:43 The first campaign for Moet Hennessy USA from WPP Group's Berlin Cameron United encourages people to show off what good taste they have.Hennessy has long been adopted by rappers as one of their favorite drinks with shout-outs and even entire songs dedicated to the expensive after-dinner cognac. The campaign, which includes seven Internet spots and three conventional TV commercials, continues the drink's association with the rap scene by having the music created by producer and rapper Pharrell.FlauntYourTaste.com, the campaign’s official website, has already gone live. Featured on the website is "Lost Weekend," a 90-second spot that introduces audiences to a matriarch who invites a group of young musicians to spend the weekend at her luxury mansion. What follows is a montage of parties, sailing and poolside shenanigans followed by more parties.The other online spots will expand on the back-story of some of the characters from "Lost Weekend." For example, one will show the rivalry be ...

Chamillionaire is giving away Limited Edition Record Plaques! 2007-09-05 22:04:45 Platinum, Grammy Award Winning Rapper Chamillionaire officially announced today he will be giving away 600 Commemorative Plaques (worth $300 each) for fans that support and purchase his highly anticipated sophomore album, "Ultimate Victory" when it is released September 18th through Chamillitary /Universal Motown (subject to official rules).By mailing in their official retail store receipts, 100 lucky fans will be randomly selected and shipped special album plaques after its initial release, 200 will receive gold plaques once the album is certified gold (over 500,000 units sold) and 300 will receive platinum plaques once it is certified platinum (over 1 million units sold). Each plaque will be autographed by the hip hop star himself. The winning fans will also be asked to submit photos of themselves along with their plaques to be posted on the artist's official website, http://www.chamillionaire.com/."Last year, I purchased over 300 platinum plaques to thank the executives, featured a ...