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| Skull Gang, Juelz Santana, Rabb, & John Deep, "Dont Want You Back" Video Posted: 29 Jan 2009 09:15 PM CST This Is The New Anthem!!!! Get Right Or Get Left! This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Doc From 102.3 KJLH Top 5 Dances Of All Time!!! Posted: 29 Jan 2009 05:05 PM CST This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Jadakiss Ft Faith Evans "Letter To BIG" Video Posted: 29 Jan 2009 03:20 PM CST This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Posted: 29 Jan 2009 03:22 PM CST  Ludacris Grammy-winning rapper Ludacris has joined forces with mega retailer Best Buy's teenage-based social networking site @15 for a special TSA ("Teen Service Announcement"). Best Buy is hoping Luda's participation in the online program will encourage teens to give back. Ludacris participated in the TSA as an early supporter of @15, a new teen-led social change platform underwritten by Best Buy to give teens a voice and give them opportunities to direct the company's philanthropy through the newly-created @15 Fund. (MSN News) Luda spoke up publicly in support of @15. "We all make mistakes, but you have to learn from your mistakes. Try not to make the same mistakes twice in life. We all have teenage years where we kind of were rebellious and just doing things that we're finding out about life," said Ludacris in his online TSA. "We've all been through some bad situations and you learn from them and you become a better person because of it. Adversity can make you a stronger person." (Press Release) Users will be able to submit their own personal videos on the site. Like a traditional PSA, the @15 TSAs are short, unscripted videos that share the collective thoughts and experiences of teens - and former teens - with messages of hope and inspiration for America's youth. Over the next several months, the @15 Web site, along with its social networking pages and YouTube channel, will feature messages from teens engaged in Best Buy programs, celebrities and musicians, and Members of Congress. (Business Wire) |
| Off The Subject (But Not Really) House Passes Obamas Economic Stimulus Plan Posted: 29 Jan 2009 03:03 PM CST President Obama Is Doing His Part, So Far. Now Do Yours People!!!! Get your urban news at DimeWars.Com This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Off The Subject (But Not Really) 50 Cent To Release Dietary Supplement Posted: 29 Jan 2009 03:07 PM CST  As the release date approaches for his much delayed 4th LP Before I Self-Destruct, mogul 50 Cent has plans to diversify his multi-million dollar portfolio with a new dietary supplement. In 2007, 50 first spoke of the possible business venture, stating his interest at that time stemmed from an upcoming role as a boxer in the Nicholas Cage film The Dance. This year, the G Unit leader finally feels the market is ready for such a product. "Right now, I'm interested in dietary supplements," 50 told the NY Daily News. "I'll be coming up with something very soon." Although the Queens native disclosed that the project is close to completion, 50 cryptically declined to elaborate on further details. "I can't tell you what it would be called," 50 stated. "I'd be blowing the big launch party!" The rapper/mogul also admitted that after the phenomenal success of his debut Get Rich or Die Tryin', he became more concerned with brand development than musical output. "When [my career] blew up, I developed the Diddy syndrome," 50 explained. "As soon as you develop the Diddy syndrome, you put a little more grease in your hair, and soon enough, you're selling cologne." 50's latest single, the Dr. Dre produced "I Get It In," was released on January 15. At press time, Before I Self Destruct is now tentatively set to drop in March 2009. |
| Royce Da 5'9, Crooked I, & Joell Ortiz Freestyle Posted: 29 Jan 2009 02:51 PM CST This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Kanye West Back On Top Of The Charts Posted: 29 Jan 2009 02:38 PM CST  Kanye West was able to reclaim his position as the biggest rap seller on the charts this week according to the Nielsen SoundScan. After being debunked as the top hip-hop CD on the Billboard 200 last week by the Notorious soundtrack, Ye is back on top. Landing at the no. 4 position with 39,230 sold this week, 808s & Heartbreak now stands at 1,224,110 units scanned after nine weeks. Five spots down is the Notorious OST, which features unreleased demos from the late Biggie Smalls as well as new tracks by Jay-Z and Jadakiss. In its second week the compilation sold 28,990 units bringing its overall sales figures to 72,020. At no. 17 and no. 18 respectively is Akon and T.I. The hip-hop hookman's third solo release Freedom managed to 21,470 discs this week, making his grand total numbers that much closer to gold status at 421,940. Tip's Paper Trail sold 20,890 units this cycle, bringing his total to 1,617,710. It was recently announced that the Atlanta rap giant will be performing at the Grammys alongside Justin Timberlake next month as well as Jay-Z, Lil Wayne and Ye for a rendition of their hit song, "Swagga Like Us." Back to the charts, Weezy fell three spots to no. 26 this week. The rapper-turned-rocker, pushed 15,890 units off the shelves this cycle, making his total that much closer to triple platinum status. The New Orleans rapper's Tha Carter III now officially sold 2,949,420 copies after 33 weeks. As XXLmag.com previously reported Wayne plans to follow up his last album with an all rock project called Rebirth, set to hit stores on April 7th. Rounding out the top 40 is DTP frontman Ludacris. Theater of the Mind sits at the no. 34 position after clearing 14,060 copies from stores. In nine weeks the Atlanta MC managed to sell 518,170 discs. Next week look for releases from late TLC rapper Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes, Rza, Cappadonna and OJ Da Juiceman to make their way onto SoundScan |
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| Posted: 29 Jan 2009 02:31 PM CST  The urban division of KOCH Records is gearing up for a strong first quarter amidst several huge company announcements. The company will be releasing albums by Havoc, Slim Thug, D-Block, Alchemist, and Skull Gang featuring Juelz Santana in the first quarter alone. Jim Jones will continue his involvement in A&R for the label. KOCH Records is changing its name to E1 Music effective immediately. E1 Entertainment, the Canadian parent company of KOCH, has announced the transition in an effort to put all of its subsidiaries under one global banner. Although the main office of E1 Music will move to Long Island, NY at the end of February into larger quarters, the urban division of E1 Music will remain at the same building in New York City. Alan Grunblatt, General Manager of E1 Music, states, "We are looking at the best year in our history. We are just changing our name to E1 and will continue to change the game." Bob Frank, President of E1 Music, adds, "E1 Music will pick up where KOCH Records left off as the #1 Independent 8 years running. These are very challenging but exciting times for the recorded music business. We have positioned the company perfectly so that we can continue to win!" |
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