Archive for June, 2008

Death Row Records Sold To Highest Bidder

June 26th, 2008 by


The majority of Death Row Records’ publishing and recorded music assets became the property of the Global Music Group on Tuesday (June 24).
 
Global Music Group acquired Suge Knight’s former empire for $25 million during an estate auction, which took place in Los Angeles.
 
With the traditional 10-day waiting period waived, the Tennessee based-indie took immediate ownership [...]

Two Hip Hop Symbols Team Up for Monumental Track – PR-Inside.com (Pressemitteilung)

June 26th, 2008 by


Two Hip Hop Symbols Team Up for Monumental TrackPR-Inside.com (Pressemitteilung), Austria - 21 minutes agoSo being under the gun in terms of time and resources, the legendary hip hop front man Chuck D agreed immediately and went so far as to shift his schedule …

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Photoshop made cool the Hip-Hop way – Cnet Asia

June 26th, 2008 by


Photoshop made cool the Hip-Hop wayCnet Asia, CA - 1 hour agoFor photographers and designers, they probably dabble with Adobe Photoshop everyday. But that doesn't mean they can remember all the shortcuts and hot …

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Hip-hop meets kung fu – Calgary Herald

June 26th, 2008 by


Hip-hop meets kung fuCalgary Herald,  Canada - 27 minutes ago"It was me more than anyone else that brought kung fu into the Wu-Tang Clan," says The Rza. "We were all into it, but I was fanatical. …

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Gig preview: Sole stands alone in hip hop – Metro

June 26th, 2008 by


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Gig preview: Sole stands alone in hip hopMetro, UK - 39 minutes ago… or with the band Skyrider – is abstract and uncompromising; an avant-garde collage of sound and fury only barely recognisable as being hip hop at all. …

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Hip-hop with an Airdrie twang – Airdrie and Coatbridge Advertiser

June 26th, 2008 by


Hip-hop with an Airdrie twangAirdrie and Coatbridge Advertiser, UK - 7 minutes agoBut one talented MC is aiming to challenge the stereotype and to “change people’s experiences of Scottish hip-hop”. Dave Hook – stage name Solareye – rhymes …

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Oxnard duo sends out a positive hip-hop message – Ventura County Star

June 26th, 2008 by


Oxnard duo sends out a positive hip-hop messageVentura County Star, CA - 24 minutes agoOxnard residents Keyi, 24, and Silky, 23, say they don't drink, smoke or do drugs and are adamant that their music — a blend of R&B, rap and hip-hop …

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