By Richard Smirke, Manchester (as posted on billboard.biz)
Black Eyed Peas top an international bill of artists set to honor the 250th anniversary of Guinness.It was announced today (May 13) that the Grammy Award-winning act will perform in Asia on Sept. 24 as part of Guinness' global anniversary celebrations, which will simultaneously see 24-hours of live music and festivities take place in various cities around the world including New York, Lagos, Yaoundé, Kuala Lumpur and the spiritual home of Guinness, Dublin.The country where Black Eyed Peas will be performing is yet to be confirmed, with a full international programme to be announced at a later date. Acts currently confirmed to play at the Dublin leg on Sept. 24 include Estelle, Kasabian, Noah & the Whale, the Wombats, the Enemy, Soul II Soul, the Undertones, D'Banj, Reverend & the Makers, Mongrel, Mystery Jets, Johnny Flynn and DJ and producer David Holmes, with further artists to be announced.Dublin's St. James Gate Brewery, where Guinness has long been produced, will be transformed into a live music studio for the event and host a series of performances for an audience of 2,000 guests. "2009 marks a very special milestone for the Guinness brand, from 1759 when Arthur [Guinness] signed the 9,000 year lease on the St. James's Gate brewery to today, where Guinness is a truly global brand, enjoyed in 150 countries around the world," said spokesman Brian Duffy. "Guinness is a brand that evokes heritage, passion and quality, which has attributed to the success of this much loved beer."At 17.59 local time on Sept. 24, artists and consumers around the world are encouraged to raise a Guinness in a global toast to Arthur Guinness. Celebrities participating in the toast will include Bob Geldof, Guy Ritchie, Carson Daly, Jerry Hall and model Sophie Dahl.
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Raekwon Gushes That ‘The Wait Is Finally Over’ For Only Built 4 Cuban Linx 2
Ready to give his worldwide following what they’ve been waiting for, the Wu-Tang Clan’s rhyme slinger extraordinaire Raekwon is set to return this summer with Only Built 4 Cuban Linx 2.
Raekwon, whose 1995 platinum classic Only Built 4 Cuban Linx was universally hailed as a rap classic and has sold more than 1.1 million units in the US, according to Nielsen Soundscan, has signed a distribution deal with EMI Label Services for his ICEH20 Records label to release Only Built 4 Cuban Linx 2 in the US and Canada later this summer. EMI Label Services will also provide Raekwon with additional radio promotion support and licensing and synchronization services.
“The wait is finally over,” Raekwon says. “Words cannot describe how extremely happy I am to work with EMI Music to put out my album.”
Only Built 4 Cuban Linx 2 buzz single and video “The New Wu” features fellow Wu-Tang Clan members Method Man and Ghostface Killah and is getting mixshow airplay at radio stations across the country, including Hot 97 in New York. The album features a spectacular line-up of guest appearances and producers: The RZA, Dr. Dre, J Dilla, The Wu-Tang Clan, Jadakiss, Busta Rhymes, Bun B and The Game, among others.
"We are thrilled to have a chance to work with the legendary Raekwon,” said Dominic Pandiscia, Senior Vice President and General Manager, EMI Label Services. “He has had a massive impact on the history of Hip Hop and Urban music overall. Everyone at EMI is excited to be working on this record and continuing his legacy.”
Rap fans were mesmerized by Raekwon’s distinctive brand of street slanguistics when he emerged as a member of the Wu-Tang Clan. The Staten Island, New York rap group’s debut album, 1993’s Enter The Wu-Tang Clan (36 Chambers), was a landmark collection that introduced the group’s signature blend of kung-fu inspired reality rap. Raekwon established himself as a solo star in 1995 with the release of Only Built 4 Cuban Linx. The mafia minded album, which peaked at No. 2 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Album chart, unfolded like a cinematic crime caper, with such imaginative songs as “Criminology,” “Incarcerated Scarfaces” and “Ice Cream” propelling the album to platinum status.
Raekwon’s second album, 1999’s Immobilarity, was certified gold. To date, Raekwon has career sales of more than 1.6 million units in the US, according to Nielsen Soundscan.
Now, with the impending release of Only Built 4 Cuban Linx 2, Raekwon is ready to release his second masterpiece. “It’s been a long time coming,” he says, “and I’ve put my blood, sweat and tears into making this classic album for my fans.”
Raekwon, whose 1995 platinum classic Only Built 4 Cuban Linx was universally hailed as a rap classic and has sold more than 1.1 million units in the US, according to Nielsen Soundscan, has signed a distribution deal with EMI Label Services for his ICEH20 Records label to release Only Built 4 Cuban Linx 2 in the US and Canada later this summer. EMI Label Services will also provide Raekwon with additional radio promotion support and licensing and synchronization services.
“The wait is finally over,” Raekwon says. “Words cannot describe how extremely happy I am to work with EMI Music to put out my album.”
Only Built 4 Cuban Linx 2 buzz single and video “The New Wu” features fellow Wu-Tang Clan members Method Man and Ghostface Killah and is getting mixshow airplay at radio stations across the country, including Hot 97 in New York. The album features a spectacular line-up of guest appearances and producers: The RZA, Dr. Dre, J Dilla, The Wu-Tang Clan, Jadakiss, Busta Rhymes, Bun B and The Game, among others.
"We are thrilled to have a chance to work with the legendary Raekwon,” said Dominic Pandiscia, Senior Vice President and General Manager, EMI Label Services. “He has had a massive impact on the history of Hip Hop and Urban music overall. Everyone at EMI is excited to be working on this record and continuing his legacy.”
Rap fans were mesmerized by Raekwon’s distinctive brand of street slanguistics when he emerged as a member of the Wu-Tang Clan. The Staten Island, New York rap group’s debut album, 1993’s Enter The Wu-Tang Clan (36 Chambers), was a landmark collection that introduced the group’s signature blend of kung-fu inspired reality rap. Raekwon established himself as a solo star in 1995 with the release of Only Built 4 Cuban Linx. The mafia minded album, which peaked at No. 2 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Album chart, unfolded like a cinematic crime caper, with such imaginative songs as “Criminology,” “Incarcerated Scarfaces” and “Ice Cream” propelling the album to platinum status.
Raekwon’s second album, 1999’s Immobilarity, was certified gold. To date, Raekwon has career sales of more than 1.6 million units in the US, according to Nielsen Soundscan.
Now, with the impending release of Only Built 4 Cuban Linx 2, Raekwon is ready to release his second masterpiece. “It’s been a long time coming,” he says, “and I’ve put my blood, sweat and tears into making this classic album for my fans.”
BIZZY BONE & B-REAL GET BIZZY ON “UNITE THE MIC” TOUR
Between them, B-Real (Cypress Hill) and Bizzy Bone (Bone Thugs-N-Harmony) have sold over 40 million records as the leaders of their respective and storied groups. This spring both will join forces and “Unite The Mic” over the course of their historic 17-date tour.
As a founding member of Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, Bizzy Bone has been awarded numerous awards (ASCAP, Soul Train, American Music Award, NAACP, etc) and a Grammy Award in 1999 for the smash hit “Tha Crossroads” from Bone Thugs E 1999 Eternal LP which has since been certified 4X Platinum. Though Bone Thugs-N-Harmony has carved out a niche as one of Hip-Hop’s top selling groups (they have sold over 25 million LP’s worldwide in their storied career), Bizzy has also gone onto launch a very successful solo career as well. His latest CD is due out this summer on Sumerian Records.
Likewise, Cypress Hill has sold over 18 Million LP’s worldwide over the course of their almost two decade long run as one of Hip-Hop’s trailblazing and top selling groups, replete with monster singles and their popular multi-lingual, rap/rock mashup’s that have rocked music festivals (Woodstock, Lollapolooza, Smokin Grooves, Rock The Bells, etc) and fans of all genres worldwide. Most recent, B-Real released his solo-debut, Smoke N Mirrors (2009 Duck Down Records) which is powered by the smash single “Fire” featuring Damian Marley.
Bizzy Bone & B-Real “Unite The Mic” Tour Dates:
Fri 6/5- Anaheim, CA- The Grove of Anaheim
Sat 6/6- San Diego, CA- Brick By Brick
Sun 6-7- Bakersfield, CA- Stramler Park (Outdoors)
Tues 6/9- Seattle, WA- Studio Seven
Wed 6/10- Spokane, WA- Knitting Factory
Thu 6/11- Missoula, MT- Wilma Theater
Fri 6/12- Boise, ID- Knitting Factory
Sat 6/13- Salt Lake City, UT- Murray Theatre
Sun 6/14- Boulder, CO- Fox Theatre
Mon 6/15- Edgewood, CO Gothic Theatre
Wed 6/17- Tulsa, OK- Flytrap
Fri 6/19- San Antonio, TX- White Rabbit
Sat 6/20- Dallas, TX- The Max
Sun 6/21- Lubbock, TX- Cactus Courtyard
Mon 6/22- Albuquerque, NM- Sunshine Theater
Sat 7/25- Scottsdale, AZ- Venue of Scottsdale
Fri 9/4 – Hollywood, CA – Key Club
As a founding member of Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, Bizzy Bone has been awarded numerous awards (ASCAP, Soul Train, American Music Award, NAACP, etc) and a Grammy Award in 1999 for the smash hit “Tha Crossroads” from Bone Thugs E 1999 Eternal LP which has since been certified 4X Platinum. Though Bone Thugs-N-Harmony has carved out a niche as one of Hip-Hop’s top selling groups (they have sold over 25 million LP’s worldwide in their storied career), Bizzy has also gone onto launch a very successful solo career as well. His latest CD is due out this summer on Sumerian Records.
Likewise, Cypress Hill has sold over 18 Million LP’s worldwide over the course of their almost two decade long run as one of Hip-Hop’s trailblazing and top selling groups, replete with monster singles and their popular multi-lingual, rap/rock mashup’s that have rocked music festivals (Woodstock, Lollapolooza, Smokin Grooves, Rock The Bells, etc) and fans of all genres worldwide. Most recent, B-Real released his solo-debut, Smoke N Mirrors (2009 Duck Down Records) which is powered by the smash single “Fire” featuring Damian Marley.
Bizzy Bone & B-Real “Unite The Mic” Tour Dates:
Fri 6/5- Anaheim, CA- The Grove of Anaheim
Sat 6/6- San Diego, CA- Brick By Brick
Sun 6-7- Bakersfield, CA- Stramler Park (Outdoors)
Tues 6/9- Seattle, WA- Studio Seven
Wed 6/10- Spokane, WA- Knitting Factory
Thu 6/11- Missoula, MT- Wilma Theater
Fri 6/12- Boise, ID- Knitting Factory
Sat 6/13- Salt Lake City, UT- Murray Theatre
Sun 6/14- Boulder, CO- Fox Theatre
Mon 6/15- Edgewood, CO Gothic Theatre
Wed 6/17- Tulsa, OK- Flytrap
Fri 6/19- San Antonio, TX- White Rabbit
Sat 6/20- Dallas, TX- The Max
Sun 6/21- Lubbock, TX- Cactus Courtyard
Mon 6/22- Albuquerque, NM- Sunshine Theater
Sat 7/25- Scottsdale, AZ- Venue of Scottsdale
Fri 9/4 – Hollywood, CA – Key Club
Naledge Constructs Musical Art with "Chicago Picasso"
"Chicago Picasso" Mix CD, Hosted by Mick Boogie, RTC & DJ Timbuck2, In Stores June 30th on Duck Down Records featuring Double-O, Bun B, Rhymefest, Mickey Factz and Jay Electronica
Naledge, 1/2 of the hip-hop group Kidz In The Hall, is readying his mix CD masterpiece, "Chicago Picasso." Crafted on the streets of the CHI, and encompassing his storied journey over the past couple of years as Naledge helped establish the brand of Kidz In The Hall, he unveils a unique perspective to his hometown. "I wanted to show all aspects of Chicago, not just one sound. For a long time we've seen a specific side of Chicago Rap, but this mix cd provides new perspective."
"Chicago Picasso" contains 20 original tracks by Naledge featuring appearances by Bun B, Chip Tha Ripper, Jay Electronica, Mickey Factz, Mick Luter, Rhymefest, Carlita Durand, Curren$y, J Ivy, Russoul, Doe Boy, GLC & Fooch.
Naledge explains "the point of the mixtape was to open the vault and let the fans in on the wealth of solo material that I have recorded. I look at this mixtape more as a collection of art that I have made over time. Each song is its own original statement and with the help of Timbuck2 and RTC we have made the thoughts behind each of the songs more cohesive."
Naledge goes on to describe collaborations on the Mix CD that truly hit home; "I have worked with some of the most creative people in my city, many of which I have known since childhood and that made this project all that more personal. That includes visual artists, poets, singers and emcees. People included in this proect who aren't from Chicago were either from my time living in St. Louis, or they were people I met recording Kidz In The Hall's "In Crowd" in New York City."
Production on the album includes music by: Double-O, Tha Bizness, Picnic Tyme, Sa Ra Creative Partners, FDNY, Xcel, Analogic, Black Spade, SC, MStacks, Nez & Rio.
Chicago Picasso, with its blended transitions from song to song, flows effortlessly. Naledge proclaims "I wouldn't call this a mixtape so much as an exhibit...hence the name Chicago Picasso. The same way Pablo Picasso created a commissioned statue that has sat downtown in Chicago for years of interpretation; I want this mixtape to float the same way."
Naledge, 1/2 of the hip-hop group Kidz In The Hall, is readying his mix CD masterpiece, "Chicago Picasso." Crafted on the streets of the CHI, and encompassing his storied journey over the past couple of years as Naledge helped establish the brand of Kidz In The Hall, he unveils a unique perspective to his hometown. "I wanted to show all aspects of Chicago, not just one sound. For a long time we've seen a specific side of Chicago Rap, but this mix cd provides new perspective."
"Chicago Picasso" contains 20 original tracks by Naledge featuring appearances by Bun B, Chip Tha Ripper, Jay Electronica, Mickey Factz, Mick Luter, Rhymefest, Carlita Durand, Curren$y, J Ivy, Russoul, Doe Boy, GLC & Fooch.
Naledge explains "the point of the mixtape was to open the vault and let the fans in on the wealth of solo material that I have recorded. I look at this mixtape more as a collection of art that I have made over time. Each song is its own original statement and with the help of Timbuck2 and RTC we have made the thoughts behind each of the songs more cohesive."
Naledge goes on to describe collaborations on the Mix CD that truly hit home; "I have worked with some of the most creative people in my city, many of which I have known since childhood and that made this project all that more personal. That includes visual artists, poets, singers and emcees. People included in this proect who aren't from Chicago were either from my time living in St. Louis, or they were people I met recording Kidz In The Hall's "In Crowd" in New York City."
Production on the album includes music by: Double-O, Tha Bizness, Picnic Tyme, Sa Ra Creative Partners, FDNY, Xcel, Analogic, Black Spade, SC, MStacks, Nez & Rio.
Chicago Picasso, with its blended transitions from song to song, flows effortlessly. Naledge proclaims "I wouldn't call this a mixtape so much as an exhibit...hence the name Chicago Picasso. The same way Pablo Picasso created a commissioned statue that has sat downtown in Chicago for years of interpretation; I want this mixtape to float the same way."
Diddy Releases New Smash "Diddy Bop"
On May 2nd, mogul Diddy, released his highly anticipated record "Diddy Bop", a record he's says is" for the DJs and the street ". for the DJs and the street Miami, FL (PRWEB) April 26, 2009 -- Sean Combs "Diddy" released his new record in dramatic fashion yesterday on HOT 97 in New York City, during the DJ Envy mix. Later that evening Diddy announced the world release of the record on the web at P Twitty TV (http://www.youtube.com/user/ptwittytv). The P Twitty TV video is a montage of Diddy and Bad Boy videos. The "Unofficial Video" has gotten over 7,500 plays in a matter of hours, numerous versions of the video are appearing all over You Tube (www.youtube.com), including a track also featuring Yung Joc. Comments like"Diddys back", "dope, love it" and "I'm diddy boppin" are all over the web. Diddy has also announced the "Official Video"and dance coming soon. The record was co-written and features local Miami artist Xplicit (www.xplicithiphop.com) on the hook of the song, the record was produced by Isaac Opus.
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