News On The DL

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

mistapizzo — Thu, 15 May 2008 05:40:00 GMT

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....(read more)

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

mistapizzo — Thu, 15 May 2008 00:16:00 GMT

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...(read more)

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

mistapizzo — Wed, 14 May 2008 05:36:00 GMT

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...(read more)

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

mistapizzo — Wed, 14 May 2008 05:20:00 GMT

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...(read more)

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

mistapizzo — Wed, 14 May 2008 05:15:00 GMT

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,...(read more)

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

mistapizzo — Wed, 14 May 2008 05:13:00 GMT

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...(read more)

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

mistapizzo — Thu, 08 May 2008 00:33:00 GMT

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...(read more)

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

mistapizzo — Thu, 08 May 2008 00:32:00 GMT

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...(read more)

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

mistapizzo — Thu, 08 May 2008 00:27:00 GMT

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

mistapizzo — Wed, 07 May 2008 23:10:00 GMT

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,...(read more)

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

mistapizzo — Wed, 07 May 2008 23:06:00 GMT

(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...(read more)

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

mistapizzo — Mon, 05 May 2008 22:59:00 GMT

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...(read more)

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

mistapizzo — Thu, 01 May 2008 00:24:00 GMT

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...(read more)

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

mistapizzo — Thu, 01 May 2008 00:01:00 GMT

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

mistapizzo — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 23:47:00 GMT