News On The DL

Daedelus To Release "Love To Make Music To" July 15th on Ninja Tune

2008-05-15T05:40:00Z

1893. Chicago. The World's Fair to commemorate the 400th anniversary of Columbus' discovery of America opens. In the entourage of one Nikola Tesla, the renogade pioneer of modern electricity, travels Alfred Darlington, a young inventor from Los Angeles. On only the second day of the fair, Darlington is electrocuted in a terrible accident, pronounced dead and taken to the morgue. Two days later, an attendent there hears knocking from one of the drawers where the corpses are kept. Armed with a shotgun...(read more)

Rhianna To Release Deluxe Edition of "Good Girl Gone Bad"

2008-05-15T00:16:00Z

In one of the biggest jumps ever recorded in the history of the Billboard Hot 100 chart, Rihanna’s newest single “Take A Bow” rockets from #53 to #1 this week. “Take A Bow” also debuts at #1-bullet on the Billboard Hot Digital Songs Chart with a phenomenal first week of 266,696 scans. The song was written by fellow Def Jam artist Ne-Yo and produced by Stargate, the same team responsible for Rihanna’s “Unfaithful” (of 2006), and “Hate That I Love You,” her Top 10 duet with Ne-Yo released late last...(read more)

Zimbabwe Legit Tap Vast Aire, Chubb Rock, YZ, Stic.man of dead prez, Prince Po, Breez Evahflowin', Apani for "House Of Stone"

2008-05-14T05:36:00Z

Zimbabwe Legit recently released a critically acclaimed album, House of Stone, that features a who's who cast of guests including the likes of Vast Aire, Chubb Rock, YZ, Stic.man of dead prez, Prince Po, Breez Evahflowin', Apani and more. This impressive list of iconic guests are actually for the most part people that the crew interacted with since they first came out on Hollywood Basic Records circa 1992. Staying on the grind the group is preparing to hit the road with Mike G and DJ Sammy B of the...(read more)

Skillz To Release "Million Dollar Backpack", July 8th, On Koch

2008-05-14T05:20:00Z

KOCH Records announces the release of Million Dollar Backpack , the new album by renowned Virginia lyricist Skillz on July 8th, 2008. Million Dollar Backpack is Skillz’ first new album of all new material since 2005’s Confessions of a Ghost Writer. The album features guest appearances by Common, Kweli, Freeway and The Roots, and finds Skillz rapping mostly about the reality in which he lives. KOCH Records General Manager Alan Grunblatt comments, “Skillz is one of the greatest MCs in the country and...(read more)

Gnarls Barkley Releases "The Odd Couple" Backwards For Free Download

2008-05-14T05:15:00Z

Never ones to bow to convention, Gnarls Barkley have released a "backwards" edition of their new album, "The Odd Couple". No, it's not chopped and screwed, it's actually the entire album in reverse (so you can pick up all of the hidden satanic messages, of course). The album is available for free download, exclusively at fronttobackbacktofront.com , or you can download it directly by clicking here . - Pizzo Share this post: email it! | bookmark it! | digg it! | reddit! | kick it! | live it!...(read more)

EMC w/ Torae & Marco Polo “Once More” European Tour Dates

2008-05-14T05:13:00Z

May (2008) 14 - Berlin @ Cassiopeia (Germany) 15 - München @ Atomic Cafe (Germany) 16 - Bucarest @ Arenele Romane (Romania) 17 - Zürich @ Dynamo (Switzerland) 18 - Weinheim @ Cafe Central (Germany) 20 - Hamburg @ Mandarin Kasino (Germany) 21 - Bielefeld @ Hip Hop Kongress (Germany) - Festival - 23 - Münster @ Skaters Palace (Germany) 24 - Gothenburg @ Pusterviksbar (Sweden) 25 - Copenhagen @ Loppen (Denmark) 26 - Kiel @ Luna (Germany) 28 - Köln @ Bogen2 (Germany) w/The Beatnuts 29 - Stuttgart @ Altes...(read more)

Boston's J The S Taps Ras Kass, Skyzoo, Slaine, Joell Ortiz For "When In Rome"

2008-05-08T00:33:00Z

New years demand fresh tactics. So when Jake the Snake moved to New York this year to pen his new release, When in Rome , he shed his skin and emerged from underground a tougher, more enlightened J the S. At this point, Snake has amassed as strong a career as an MC can build in Boston. Before he could legally buy alcohol, he graduated from the local battle circuit and begun to script vicious narratives. In just four years, J the S dropped two internationally distributed full-length albums and a pair...(read more)

Kidz In The Hall's "DRIVING DOWN THE BLOCK" Video Debuts at #6 on MTV's TRL

2008-05-08T00:32:00Z

Congratulations are in order for Kidz In The Hall. Just FIVE days since the premiere of their "DRIVING DOWN THE BLOCK" video on MTV's TRL, the duo has secured the #6 slot on the countdown in front of artists like CHRIS BROWN, DANITY KANE and PANIC AT THE DISCO. On the heels of their critically acclaimed new release, "THE IN CROWD," available at iTunes now and in stores May 13th, these ivy Leaguers are graduating into a space few Indie Artists ever see the light of. Kidz In The Hall's manager Dan...(read more)

First Look: Reks feat. Termanology & Krumbsnatcha "Big Dreamers" Video

2008-05-08T00:27:00Z

More Details On Immortal Technique's "The 3rd World" Emerge

2008-05-07T23:10:00Z

No hush hush news. Its coming. June 24th marks the release of "The 3rd World", one of the most anticipated albums in years. Yes, actual anticipation after almost 5 years since Immortal Technique's previous release. While no album has surfaced since Revolutionary, Vol. 2, he has released several freestyles and singles such as "Bin Laden" Featuring Mos Def and Eminem , which became an internet craze. Other noted releases include the "Watch Out" freestyle (Over Rick Ross's Hustling beat) and the music...(read more)

The Legendary Hieroglyphics Combine Fashion & Music On 45 Date, Three Month-Long "Freshly Dipped Tour"

2008-05-07T23:06:00Z

(May 7, 2008 - Brooklyn, NY) In celebration of its 10th anniversary as an independent label and hip-hop collective, Hiero Imperium announced details for a massive North American tour that will span from mid-summer into fall. As creators of classic music and trailblazers in the entertainment business and technology fields, the crew and label have grown to represent more than just hip-hop music. Since its inception in the late 70's, hip-hop culture has permeated mainstream consciousness and its influence...(read more)

Nino Bless Taps Saigon, Styles P, Kool G. Rap, Joe Budden, Joell Ortiz and More For "Untold Scriptures"

2008-05-05T22:59:00Z

Following the strong response to the posse track "3rd Degree" and the new street leak "Da Livest", Nino Bless sets out to release the long-anticipated street-LP, Untold Scriptures , on 5-20-08. "I have notable veterans of the game helping me push this project, including Big Mike, Mick Boogie, & J Love." The street-LP runs 19 tracks deep with features from Styles P, Joe Budden, Kool G Rap, Saigon, Crooked I, Joell Ortiz & Grafh. Original production from Focus (Aftermath), Scram Jones, Veterano,...(read more)

Dwele Releasing "Sketches Of A Man" June 24th On Koch; Collabs With Nottz

2008-05-01T00:24:00Z

Soul singer, songwriter and producer Dwele, will release his highly anticipated 3rd studio album Sketches of a Man on June 24th through RT Music Group/KOCH Records. Sketches of a Man , a long time in the making, will be lead by the soulful single “I’m Cheatin’,” produced by G-1, the man behind Dwele’s breakthrough hit “Find a Way” (from Subject ). “I’m Cheatin’” is a mind bender which tells of a man who loves his girlfriend’s conservative side as well as her care-free side and dreams of cheating...(read more)

First Look: Busta Rhymes / Linkin Park "We Made It" Video

2008-05-01T00:01:00Z

First Look: Substantial "Its You (I Think)" Video

2008-04-30T23:47:00Z