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Recent Headlines - Music Genre: R&B/Hip-Hop

FameCast Launched as First Online Contest and Social Networking Platform to Find Best New Artists FameCast contestants compete to win a cash prize of $10,000 and worldwide exposure. Social networking platform to connect artists, fans, talent agents & producers alike. FameCast 5 finalist shows to air live during SXSW in Austin, TX. - 2006-11-21

2 Attachment Vocal Mavericks Take 6 Soar into Fall-Winter with a Plethora of Amazing Projects Symphony & holiday concerts, Sheet Music Publishing, an NPR special, a hi-def DVD plus holiday events with Mary Mary & Patti Labelle. - 2006-11-21

New Hip Hop Albums Blog & Newsletter Now Available Latest ProHipHop Project Out of Beta at WeeklyHipHopAlbums.com ~ Working Overtime, ProHipHop Joins the Custom Search Engine Craze With World Cypher: Hip Hop Search Engine and Music Biz Search - 2006-11-20

Lionel Richie Coming to California's Anaheim Convention Center, November 26, 2006 Lionel Richie's latest album is entitled "Coming Home," which effortlessly provides the bridge between Lionel's rich musical legacy and now. - 2006-11-17

2 Attachment Oxford's Hip-Hop Stock Goes Pop Are you down with Zuby? You might be soon, because this 20 year old rapper, entrepreneur and Oxford University student is starting to make serious waves on campus and beyond with his debut EP 'Commercial Underground'. A typical student doesn't spend their summer vacation performing live in the U.K and Saudi Arabia, whilst also managing to sell over 1,000 CD's out of their backpack. But then again, Zuby isn't your typical student… - 2006-11-15

10 Attachment Project Tru Releases Long-Awaited Funk/Rock/Rap Album 'In Case They Still Believe' This 12-piece funk/rock/rap band (including a 5-piece horn section and rapper Kelly B) releases their second album, "In Case They Still Believe," blending musical influences Santana and Earth, Wind & Fire into a rock-meets-horns instrumentation including funky basslines and Latin percussion. - 2006-11-14

2 Attachment Beats So Bangin' They'll Blow Up Any Party Everybody's buzzing about up-and-coming rap duo A.J. & B-Eazy and their addictive sound. Not bad for two white boys from the 'burbs. - 2006-11-13

1 Attachment Indie Rap from 15Five's DaARMY in Power Rotation on KBBT San Antonio is first-time event Group captures Power Rotation airplay without being signed to a Label - 2006-11-10

1 Attachment Peace Jones New CD Launches Booty-shaking Flute Craze Peace Jones' new CD "Down to the Bone" features funky flute and quirky lyrics that'll have you singing in your car. This hot new CD breaks out a unique new sound from Asheville, NC. - 2006-11-03

Artists Offer Music for Download and Keep 100 Percent of Their Profit Through Soundation.com Leading music company helps the fiercely independent musician sell music online through MP3 downloads. - 2006-11-02

Beyoncé Vs. Janet Jackson: You Decide Which Superstar Artist is 'Certified' The latest edition of the hit interactive music show where fans decide which featured artist is 'certified' is now available on Music Choice On Demand. - 2006-11-02

A Mystery Affair -- The Latest Song from BV Records Artist Kara BV Records, LLC releases a dynamic new song titled A Mystery Affair from their artist Kara. - 2006-11-02

Disturbing Tha Peace Records Crown Jewel Shareefa Joins Lyfe Jennings on US Tour Disturbing Tha Peace Records 1st Lady Of Soul Shareefa Joins Lyfe Jennings On US Tour With New Album Point Of No Return. Island Def Jam/Disturbing Tha Peace Records Released Album on October 24th. - 2006-11-02

Three-Time Grammy Winner — DIDDY — Featured on Music Choice Multi-Platform Network Ground-Breaking Hip-Hop Artist, Producer, and Performer Is November's 'Artist of the Month' On Music Choice On Demand. DIDDY Bares It All On "DIDDY NAKED" Exclusively On Music Choice On Demand. - 2006-11-01

butter LONDON Launches New Fall Colors at the 2006 MTV Music Awards New nail salon treats MTV Award Nominees and VIPs to manicures featuring new trendsetting colours. - 2006-11-01

Jay-Z Producer Ski Beatz Partners with Former Roc-A-Fella Records Artist REBEL to Usher in a New Era in Rap The strategic partnership between Ski Beatz (best known for his production on Jay-Z's Reasonable doubt) and REBEL (a former Roc-A-Fella artist best remembered for his hit single We Need the Doe as a member of the group Diamonds in da Ruff) is an unbeatable blend of exceptional lyricist and innovative producer. Ski Beatz is back on the New York scene to claim his long overdue title of 'super producer' and REBEL is sure to be not only the most sought after newcomer since 50 Cent but every bit worth the hype. - 2006-10-31

Composer John Powell Scores, Arranges and Directs the Music to Happy Feet: In Theaters Novemburrr 17, 2006 Award-winning film composer John Powell scores, arranges and acts as musical director and musical producer for Warner Brothers' latest animated musical "Happy Feet," directed by George Miller. Film stars Robin Williams, Brittany Murphy, Elijah Wood, Hugh Jackman and Nicole Kidman and opens "Novemburrr" 17. Soundtrack features all-star ensemble Pink, Yolanda Adams, Fantasia, and Patti LaBelle and drops October 31 on Atlantic Records. - 2006-10-31

6 Attachment Best International Artist 2006 Miguel Romero's Latest CD "Welcome to My World" Takes You Around The World in Twelve Songs Miguel Romero's New CD "Welcome To My World" is a Celebration of Afro-Mediterranean Culture Fusing Latin Funk, Cuban Hip Hop, Spoken Word, R&B Soul and Yoruba Chants. - 2006-10-30

2 Attachment Mista Flow's Slap Factory Album is Yet Another Release from the Independent Recording Label Immortal Souls Publishing Mista Flow's Slap Factory album is the follow up to Mista Flow Executive Decisions album which was released April of 2006. Mista Flows Slap Factory features a guest appearence from Young Noble C.E.O of 1 Nation Entertainment and member of The Outlawz - Developed by Tupac in 1995. The album Single titled "Cant You See" featuring Young Noble has been receiving mass praise from select U.S markets as well as college radio stations. This release establishes the powerful production and artist capability coming from artist/producer Mista Flow. Under management of Immortal Souls Publishing Co, Mista Flow has been on the rise since receiving radio airplay on college and international radio stations. - 2006-10-28

Influenced by Sade and Norah Jones, New Young Vocalist Gives R&B a Deeper Shade of Soul Murphy doesn't fake her emotions; there is genuine feeling - love, joy, sadness, acceptance - in her voice. - 2006-10-28

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