20 posts tagged “urban”

Tycoon Dynasty Entertainment announced the release of "So Faded," the debut single from rapper Face Black Rose. "So Faded" is the first track to be released from his upcoming EP "The Year Of The Rose". 

"Face Black Rose is different from other artists and albums of the same genre," noted manager Tracy B. of Tycoon Dynasty Entertainment. "Like many rappers, he writes his own lyrics based on his own personal life experiences, as well as the struggles of friends and family members. But that's where the comparison ends. His sound is quite unique; it's a merging of blues and techno with rap." 

A native New Yorker, Face Black Rose has an opinion about his music as well, "When my mother died, I had a lot of anger in me, and it scared me to a point where I knew I had to channel it in some way. Music helped me do that. That's why I feel people can relate to me – because just like all the greats – Sam Cook, Matilda Jackson, Biggie, 2Pac, Jay Z, and 50 cents – I put my heart on the line with my music. There is passion in every note I sing and every verse I rap."

Although his debut single is just being released, Face Black Rose is not new to the music scene. Performing for the last two years, he has worked with music industry veterans Ja Rule, News, Producer Boodah Monk, and Havoc from the Infamous Mobb Deep. 

"So Faded" is now available for purchase. The 10 track EP, "The Year of the Rose" is expected to debut around Spring of 2010 on the independent label Tycoon Dynasty Records. 

http://www.FaceBlackRose.com
http://www.myspace.com/faceblackrose
http://www.twitter.com/faceblackrose

For more information, please contact:
Tycoon Dynasty Entertainment
(888) 831-8313
faceblackrose@gmail.com

Url: http://www.plunkyone.com
Sound: http://www.plunkyone.com/audio/PLUNKY-Drop.mp3

J. Plunky Branch offers music for old fans and new with an impressive 5-disc compilation, Plunky & Oneness 2012 Collectors’ Box Set, a retrospective of the best of his last 20 years’ 12 CD albums. Long known for his versatility, saxophonist-producer Plunky has exceeded the bounds of eclecticism in this extensive library of songs organized into genre-specific CD’s: Urban Groove, Cool Jazz, Love Songs, P Phunk and Afro World, packaged into a box set.

This is a collection of songs by one of the most prolific and enduring groups of the last 40 years. The band originated in the early 1970’s as Plunky & Oneness of Juju, an avant Afro-jazz ensemble, and they developed by constantly exploring a wide range additional genres of Black music including R&B, funk, smooth jazz, reggae, hip-hop and neo-soul. Plunky and the group has continued to record and tour extensively and recently had a new break-through when Plunky’s song “Drop” received national radio airplay and became a dance club hit.

Plunky & Oneness 2012 Collectors’ Box Set is a virtual music library of the best of Plunky’s last 20 years’ releases. The compilation includes more than 80 songs on five CD’s plus a bonus disc that contains background information, pictures, travel journals and videos. 

The original 12 albums recorded and released between 1988 and 2008 were each unique but similar in that they all contained multiple types of music, as Plunky consciously continued to demonstrate the “oneness” or common characteristics inherent in all Black popular music forms. The songs on the new 2012 compilation CD’s are organized by genre, taking into account that listeners are likely to utilize music albums in accordance with their moods, activities and settings. 

Whatever your mood, this collection offers music to enhance and uplift it. Disc 1 Urban Groove has saxy instrumentals for dancing or just grooving (and includes Plunky’s smash hit “Drop”). Disc 2 Cool Jazz is smooth tracks for a mellow atmosphere. Disc 3 Love Songs’ sensual music sets the mood for romance. Disc 4 P Phunk is all hard-core funk to move your mind and body. Disc 5 Afro World explores African rhythms and other world beats.

This is a massive compilation of music for Plunky fans and for collectors of original urban, saxy, cool, funky, love inducing, Afro-jazz and more. The five CD set, plus bonus disc will be packaged in a regular DVD case and have a list price of $39.99, with deep discounts offered for pre-release orders and downloads. National release date for the box set: November 3, 2009.

Distributed by Liaison Distribution, 9435 Washington Blvd, Suite J, Laurel, MD 20723. Available online at www.plunkyone.com and www.cdbaby.com/cd/plunky13.

Email: ceo@thompkinmarketing.com
Url: http://www.thompkinsmarketing.com/

Thompkins Marketing LLC September 28, 2009 Houston, TX announced a joint venture with Dirty West Entertainment. This west coast company is headed by music industry vet "Greedy" Greg Jessie. The merger with Thompkins Marketing and Dirty West Entertainment will allow the combined companies to deliver high quality hip hop through Thompkins Marketing vast distribution network. Dirty West Entertainment and Realizeme Records vast depth of urban talent. For the first time, the combined companies can offer West coast artists marketing, distribution and promotional services covering the world. “Greedy” Greg has executive production credits for platinum and gold albums that include A.M.G., DJ Quik, Tone Loc and Domino’s first two albums on Def Jam Records. "Greedy" Greg Jessie is one of those whose accomplishments in the music business speaks volumes. The first release of this merger will be the artist DAP on Realizme Entertainment. Michael “DAP” Daniel, an Bay Area artist, songwriter, producer, and engineer grew up surrounded by saxophones, drums, keyboards, and the perilous streets of Richmond, California. The product of a strong spiritual upbringing and a dejected home-life impacted by drugs, DAP Daniel, spent many of his adolescent years pouring out his frustrations on paper. He spent the early millennia using his production and musical acumen to work on projects for or with artists such as Mr. Kee, Dutch, Kevin Richardson (Backstreet Boys), Frontline, Erase-E, D. Ross, Certified Ryders, AP-9, and Flii Stylez, just to name a few. DAP’s musical collaborations included group projects and performances with Mr. Kee and Dutch as the rap group, F.E. (F*ck Everybody). DAP has also written for and recorded a song with Marcus Polk (TV show "Brandy"). In 2005, DAP Daniel, sunk his teeth into the film industry when he wrote and recorded tracks for the Lions Gate Original Motion Picture and Sountrack, RIZE. The soundtrack and movie, which received worldwide attention, also featured the vocals of Lauren Hill, Fli i Stylz, Planet Asia, and Christina Aguilera. Following the success of RIZE, and performances on the 3sixty5 Entertainment Group 2005 West Bound Tour, DAP Daniel, extended his musical reach to U.S. and Japanese racing enthusiasts. DAP’s energetic tracks can be found on the pulse pounding, adrenaline packed documentary, Drift, The Sideways Craze, released in 2007. DAP Daniel’s current projects include his upcoming December 2009 CD release, “Theme Music,” with distribution through Thompkins Marketing and backed by Realizeme Records. “Theme Music,” with his first single “Car Went Boom” going for adds October 6th DAP is ready to blow up the Hip Hop world, DAP’s multifaceted sound of hood, rock, and ballads delivering in songs such as “This Is Richmond,” “California Rocks” and “She Is” respectively. Winding down his busy 2009 schedule, DAP Daniel, is focused on the success of his CD “Theme Music” with eyes set on 2009 joint ventures and tour dates currently taking shape with other Realizeme Records artists; Caliente, M.O.D., and Mr. Mainy. The summer should also prove exciting with the release of Disney’s “Step Up 3-D,” planned for an August 2010 premiere, which DAP worked on under the musical direction of Tone Talauega and Flii Stylez.

TheVine Records/Indie Extreme group, Chitlins, are celebrating their first week on MTVmusic.com with a meteric rise to #1 on the Top 100. The video heralding the new dance craze, The Boom Boom, debuted in the Top 100 on Saturday, Sept 5 at #91, jumped to #10 by Sunday morning, shot to #2 by Monday, sliding into the #1 spot on Tuesday morning.

“It’s been like Christmas every time we wake up, the momentum is incredible!” said Chitlins, “We are happy to see that people are embracing the song, the sound and the new what’s happenin’!”

The buzz-generating band is fronted by innovative New York-based artist Excite, a multi-talented player who draws upon both his rich musical history and dramatic acting chops to inject energetic creativity to the mesmerizing mix of The Boom Boom Dance. Various associations led him to a fateful meeting with well-respected, gold record-scoring producer Lee Stone (Pharoahe Monch, Busta Rhymes, Erykah Badu, Method Man), and creative fusion occurred in the best possible way. The mighty twosome did well-received work for esteemed Blue Note Records with jazz great and Grammy nominated Ronny Jordan, thrilling crowds at BET Jazz fests across the country. As Excite continued to develop his own voice he eventually began to post his own material on Myspace, where the buzz quickly grew for the new artist with the irresistible groove.

That buzz drew the attention of TheVine Records president Mario Costabile, founder of New Jersey-based Vine Music Publishing, an influential new company whose catalogue spans the spectrum from Pop and Rock to R&B, Jazz and Latin to Gospel. Their 25 years of experience in video and audio production, Costabile brings his practiced skill-set to the video production of The Boom Boom Dance, and it shows in the film’s crystal-like clarity and rock-solid production values.

The urban groove and Excite’s soulful delivery kicks things into a 21st century feel, even as the bouncy lyrics reference popular dances of the past, including the Jerk, the Monkey, and even the Macaroni. It’s all good in The Boom Boom, and if you’re not up on your feet in the first 60 seconds, check for a heartbeat. Look for The Boom Boom to make its presence known in a big way in the months ahead at clubs, parties, and weddings, as its interactive element takes the country by storm.

Indie Extreme, which is based in Nashville, Tenn., represents musical acts ranging from folk legend Judy Collins to hit CCM artist Matt Brouwer. The firm partners with Universal Music Christian Group/Fontana for distribution and retail marketing, along with providing various label services to independent labels.

For more information about Chitlins, visit http://www.myspace.com/chitlinsmusic. For more information about The Vine Records, visit http://www.thevinemusic.com/thevinerecords. To learn more about Indie Extreme or our labels, visit http://www.indieextreme.com, call (615) 309-1718 or (281) 890-5034, send an e-mail to Lisa@indieextreme.com or kathyd@indieextreme.com, or write the company at 1507 16th Ave S., Nashville, TN. 37212.

P5Audio.com is launching a massive catalog update. The online leader in royalty-free music loops, samples, and beats is introducing three new sound packs that will expand any music producer's repertoire. Accompanying the RnB Billiard Bounce Construction Music Loops Sets, one of the three planned releases, is a sample mp3 that exemplifies the sounds in this compilation.

RnB Billboard Bounce Music Loop Sets Sample MP3
http://www.p5audio.com/temp09/192_demo.mp3

Rife with catchy hooks and infectious rhythms, this sample shows the creative possibilities the loop and groove-sets provide. The seductive narrator boasts that creative producers can combine samples to create tunes in the styles of today's greatest hit-makers like Rihanna and Kanye West. With 20 loop sets and 275 individual loops from which to choose, this collection is indispensable for any serious producer. P5Audio.com is, as our narrator says, the candy store for music producers.

http://www.P5Audio.com
http://twitter.com/P5audio

The highly respected young Russian songwriter, producer, beatmaker turned rapper who is actually based in Berlin is creating buzz among the hip hop and R&B communities in Germany and Russia.

After establishing himself as a beatmaker and producer, Evgeny Minakov known as Jigga Bounz is about to show the world that he is not only a good producer but also a talented rapper. His debut EP due out September 27, 2009.

I am very excited to have my own solo project on the market said Jigga Bounz, I have been producing and remixing music for other artists since 2002 he added. Jigga Bouz is also working on another project with the multi-platinum German artist "Eko Fresh" and also remixing 2 tracks for the New York based rapper Capone from CNN (Capone N Noreaga).

Jigga Bounz's EP entitled "Russian Bounce" will be released worldwide through iTunes, Amazon, HMV, Virgin Mega Store, Musicload, Beatport, eMusic, Walmart, MediaNet, Nokia Music, Rhapsody, MSN Music, MTV among others.

"I think that Jigga Bounz has a great future in the music industry. He's very young, tremendously talented and he understands that you can only achieve a greater success with hard work and dedication and sometimes you need to sacrifice whatever you consider to be your precious time, value etc. in order to achieve higher results that may not only benefit you but your family, friends or maybe a future generation", states Didier Kussu, founder of Kussu Productions Inc.

About Kussu Productions Inc.
Kussu Productions Inc., a music content company with global businesses in music publishing and recorded music, including artist development, management and music library as specialties. Affiliated companies including Indie Songs Publishing UK, Indie Songs Publishing Scandinavia, Latin Music Publishing Group USA, Latin Music Publishing Group Europe, Indie-Distribution, Universoul Vibes, Murder Riddims Publishing, African Music Publishing, Murder Riddims Records, F!cking Dope Records, Inc., United Entertainment & Media Limited, Kussu Music Publishing and its Kussu Music Licensing Network for music supervisors, film directors, advertising agencies and other industry professionals to assist them in findind the right music for their projects.

For licensing inquiries, please contact:
Email: licensing(at)Kussu.net
Website: http://www.kussu.net

For press inquiries, please contact:
Fax: +49 208 6942 240
Email: press(at)Kussu-productions.com
Website: http://www.kussu-productions.com

Los Angeles, CA Aug 25, 2009 -- P5Audio.com, online leader in royalty free music loops, sample sounds and beats, announces a major update to their product catalog of music samples, beats and loops that are hotter than ever. Kicking off this exciting product update blitz are the RnB Billboard Bounce Music Loop Sets, Live Vintage Wurli Music Loops and Live Vintage Wurli Licks - all available now for instant download.

"As they say... Out With the Old and In With the New," states David Whiteside, President of P5Audio. "We're cleaning house here at P5Audio - handing off some of our old music sample inventory to make room for hotter, more current sounds. We know the high quality our clients have come to expect from P5Audio so we've spent the summer months - turning up the heat - by recording tons of new licks, beats, samples and loops that are incredibly hot!"

Kicking off this product catalog update launch are the RnB Billboard Bounce Construction Music Loops Sets, Live Vintage Wurli Grooves Music Loops and Live Vintage Wurli Grooves Licks:

RnB RnB Billboard Bounce Construction Loops Sets:

* Features new Construction Loop format by popular demand

* Featuring 20 construction loopsets with a total of 275 individual Music Loops

* All parts are separated including Bass, Rapid Synth, Guitar, Keys, FX, Kick, Snare, Hat, and percussion

* Each Loop Set can be used to create a hot beat... and with this new format, each Music Loop has a "sister" loopset

* Mix and match using these Loop Sets in pairs or on their own    

* These sounds are hot enough to make it onto the Billboard with 20 Loop Sets in the styles of RnB hit makers such as Usher, Kanye West, R Kelly and Keri Hilson

P5Audio is dropping the first three products in its new Vintage Instrument Series: Vintage Wurli Grooves Licks and Vintage Wurli Grooves Music Loops. A combination pack is available for any Music Producers:

* Recorded by the best keyboard players on the amazing vintage keyboards  

* Both the Wurli Licks and Music Loops have all the round beautiful tones of the Wurli, with a little grit and flava give beats something totally unique  

* Authentically performed by professional keyboard players for music loops and licks that inspire new levels of greatness for making beats  

* Features beat making for any style of music - from Hip Hop and Rnb to Rock

* Live Vintage Wurli Grooves Producers Pack combines the two Vintage Wurli products and is available for any Music Producers' projects

For more information on Rnb Billboard Bounce or Vintage Wurli available for Instant Download:
Contact: David Whiteside
Visit: http://www.p5audio.com
Phone: 1-888-884-8838

About P5Audio:
P5 Audio, leader in music sample sounds and loops, is committed to delivering professional products for the modern music producer - offering multi track music loops and sample downloads, hip hop samples, music loops and sample sounds for fruity loops, garage band loops, acid pro, rock beats and drum loops - ready to use in all major software sampler formats, as well as all music hardware samplers. 100% Royalty Free and available for Instant Download.
http://www.p5audio.com

(DC, Maryland, Virgina, USA)- It's such a vibrant thing- only dipped in a delight of 4 colors, making up collective The Five One. Known heavily in the DMV as the Alternative/Hip Hop band who collectively made headlines as a Color Coded Quartet (band members Red, Blue, Green, and Gold), they uniquely blend vibes of Pop, Rock, and Hip Hop with plans to release a remix song by various artists every week for the entire year.

It all started as a remix project birthed the second week of January 2009 and has garnered the attention of the Hip Hop and Indie blogosphere ever since- keeping the internet buzzing and constantly on their toes for more. With well mastered remixes and remakes of various notable artists such as Bob Marley, Lykke Li , N*E*R*D, Kenna, Gorillaz, Vampire Weekend, Kanye West, and many more, The Five One continues to keep the music flowing touching anything they get their hands on. The Five One's year long project titled 5109: The Remix Project holds customized songs can be found around the net (search on www.hypem.com) as well as the band’s own blog www.deucedayworld.com and host sites www.yomesane.com and www.gowherehiphop.com. The songs are set be released every Thursday.

For more information about the latest moves of The Five One, visit them at duecedayworld.com . For exclusive downloadable ear candy, visit thefiveone.bandcamp.com. Also, stay on top of their everyday move and current updates by following them on twitter.com/thefiveone, facebook.com/thefiveone and myspace.com/officialfiveone.

About The Five One & Remix Projects: Anyone who has been hip the music scene and paid attention to the blogosphere will know that the DMV is blowing up and that The Five One demands you to respect their conglomerate. Representing the area- not only with their band name declares the area as the 51st state, but also by incorporating the nation’s capitol frequently as a theme. Their song "District of Colossus" is an ode to the budding music scene and cultural relevance of Washington, DC in the uprising entertainment industry. They previously sampled Vampire Weekend’s "Kids Don’t Stand a Chance", as well as borrowing a chorus from themselves coming out of an original song called "DC Sleeps", which is featured on their mixtape album The Green Complex released in 2008. You can catch this project available on iTunes now.

Diane "flii.di shabazz" Varnie
One vs Many Public Relations
Publicist & Journalist
missfliishabazzpr@gmail.com
shabazzpr@gmail.com

Deuce Day World: http://www.deucedayworld.com
Facebook:http://www.facebook.com/thefiveone
Twitter: http://twitter.com/thefiveone
OnevsMany: http://www.1vsm.com

Miami, FL, August 20, 2009 -- There's a saying in Florida that this is the season of the Zoe's. The Zoe's being people of Haitian decent and Southwest Florida's own Sho Zoe has been recognized for his strong grassroots movement in southwest Florida. Sho Zoe is up for not one but two major awards at the upcoming Underground Music Awards. "Just being nominated is a honor for me" explained Sho Zoe but Southwest Florida is anticipating a win for Sho Zoe in the categories of #1 Contender of the Year" and/or "Best Southern Rapper of the Year". Artist such as Saigon, Remy Ma, Styles P, Mims, Papoose, Joell Ortiz, Maino & more are all former Underground Music Award winners. DJ Quest explain, "Sho Zoe has been a beast in Florida's Underground Music Scene for years; He deserves this!

Sho Zoe is currently celebrating the success of his "One in a Million" single produced by Core DJ/105.5 The Beat DJ Quest (http://is.gd/2qEI8). The single featuring Nav is currently receiving major club and radio spins in the Naples, FT. Myers area. Southwest Florida (home of Plies) has another reason to shine with Sho Zoe's strong emergence. This Naples, FL native made a swift entry into the ever growing Florida movement when his singles "Sho Nuff" and "She Get It' received spins on Miami's Power 96, Gainesville's Magic 101.3, FT. Myers 105.5 The Beat, Tampa's 95.7 The Beat and MORE. Sho Zoe's singles are available on iTunes and his video for "Sho Nuff" was featured on BET.com. The Underground Music Awards is not the first honor for the artist; Sho Zoe was also a featured Independent Grind Artist on Wordofsouth.com.

The 2009 Underground Music Awards will Feature Special Performances By Rap Pioneer DMC from the legendary Run DMC, Freeway & more. Urban Threshold's Underground Music Awards is a national award show breaking the rules of conventionalism. Unlike the Grammy Awards or the Billboard Music Awards, the Underground Music Awards was created to acknowledge and honor the achievements and contributions of unsigned and independent artists within the urban music scene.

EVENT: The 7th Annual Underground Music Awards
WHEN: Sunday, August 23rd, 2009
WHERE: BB Kings Concert Hall in Times Square, NYC (West 42nd Between 7th & 8th Ave's)
TIME: Doors Open @ 6PM Sharp

For more information on Sho Zoe:
http://www.shozoe.com/
305-851-5699
Elora@emasonassociates.com

For more information on the 7th Annual Underground Music Awards:
http://www.UndergroundMusicAwards.com
Promoradio247@Gmail.com / 917-355-3456