Billboard Publicity Wire - Breaking News Stories http://billboard.prweb.com Latest news releases - Top Stories. en Billboard Publicity Wire via PRWeb http://billboard.prweb.com/images_v4/billboard/logo_billboard.jpg http://billboard.prweb.com 160 55 xml@emediawire.com xml@emediawire.com 30 Oddisee Inks Two Project Deal With Mello Music Group http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/oddisee/mellomusicgroup/prweb1255074.htm Hip-hop super-producer and emcee Oddisee has signed a deal to produce and record songs for two projects with Mello Music Group. (Billboard Publicity Wire Aug 28, 2008)

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]]> http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/oddisee/mellomusicgroup/prweb1255074.htm R&B/Hip Hop Duo Steelo Releases First Music Video "Make Up My Mind" to Major Networks and Internet Platforms http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1253394.htm Seattle-based, R&B/Hip Hop duo Steelo released their first music video, "Make Up My Mind," this week to both on-line video outlets and major networks. The video was filmed in New York City and directed by James "Latin" Clark, with photography direction by Matt Workman, whose reel includes Busta Rhymes and KRS ONE. (Billboard Publicity Wire Aug 28, 2008)

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]]> http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1253394.htm Ola Gjeilo's "Stone Rose" Offers Piano Music Deeply Rooted in Nature, Cities and People http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/StoneRose/OlaGjeilo/prweb1251904.htm Celebrated young Norwegian composer's solo piano album, Stone Rose, is firmly grounded in America; poignant pieces resonate with purity, complemented by flugelhorn, violin and cello. Pianist Ola Gjeilo plans New York-area performances to support the growth of Stone Rose. New age radio and solo piano critics praise Ola Gjeilo's debut album. (Billboard Publicity Wire Aug 27, 2008)

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]]> http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/StoneRose/OlaGjeilo/prweb1251904.htm NY Games Conference Brings Together Top Games, Media, & Entertainment Executives in New York City, Sept. 25-26 http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1247284.htm NEW VENUE: Event to be held at Museum of Jewish Heritage in Battery Park (Billboard Publicity Wire Aug 26, 2008)

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]]> http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1247284.htm "Pass It On," New CD from Grammy-Winning Bassist-Composer Dave Holland, Due for September 23 Release on Dare2/Emarcy Records http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1248344.htm One of the most respected figures in jazz today, Dave Holland has been honored for his innovative work in many musical contexts, ranging from duo to quintet to big band. On his new CD "Pass It On," the bassist debuts his stellar sextet, comprised of colleagues old and new. (Billboard Publicity Wire Aug 26, 2008)

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]]> http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1248344.htm iStockphoto Gives Exclusive Artists More Than $200,000 on 100 Percent Royalty Day, August 25 http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/istock/exclusive_artists/prweb1252384.htm iStockphoto, the world’s royalty-free multimedia sales leader, just did it again. The world’s leading digital media marketplace rewarded exclusive artists with a 100 percent royalty giveaway day on Aug. 25 for the second year in a row. Last year, iStock gave more than $100,000 to exclusive artists on a single day. Due to phenomenal site growth, iStock exclusive artists will receive more than $200,000 in revenue from yesterday’s sales. The giveaway is related to iStock’s Punctum Day Awards, whose cash and prize winners in several categories were announced last week. (Billboard Publicity Wire Aug 26, 2008)

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]]> http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/istock/exclusive_artists/prweb1252384.htm Cuban Sonero Adonis Puentes Joins Flautist Maraca for an Unforgettable U.S. Tour http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1244244.htm Get ready for a celebratory experience -- Puentes's collaboration with Maraca is expected to be a cocktail of eclectic rhythms & Salsa melodies! Don't miss them! (Billboard Publicity Wire Aug 26, 2008)

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]]> http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1244244.htm Tom Kat Records Signs Mercury Bullet http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1244674.htm Fresno rockers join new Record label. (Billboard Publicity Wire Aug 26, 2008)

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]]> http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1244674.htm Nic Mc and Aquamuzic Join Forces to Convert Music into Water http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1207034.htm The first online music label to give 100% of its net profits to water projects in the developing world joins with an original and bold electric guitar player, Nic Mc, www.nicmc.com (Billboard Publicity Wire Aug 25, 2008)

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]]> http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1207034.htm Creating a Buzz: DJ Micro Re-Launches Caffeine Recordings http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1232314.htm Internationally acclaimed as one of the US's premiere dance music producers and re-mixers, DJ Micro has been nominated by DJ Times as "America's Best DJ" and by the Club Music Awards for the "Best DJ Set" in 2008. No stranger to the international dance music scene, DJ Micro drops his latest mix record "Inside of Me" on his newly resurrected label, Caffeine Recordings. (Billboard Publicity Wire Aug 24, 2008)

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]]> http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1232314.htm Ceylon Records Recording Artist, DeLon, Responds to M.I.A.'s Denial of Terrorist Affiliation http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/ceylonrecords/delon/prweb1233664.htm DeLon's video that utilized a remix of M.I.A.'s song, "Paper Planes", has stirred mass amounts of controversy throughout the blogosphere and media, including front page of the BBC Entertainment Website. Projecting comparisons of M.I.A.'s "terrorist chic" image with the Sri Lankan terrorist group, the LTTE, DeLon has drawn comments and letters ranging from praise and admiration to hatred and death threats. DeLon responds to his fans and critics with another remix music video that exhibits a rare message of peace and unity from a hip-hop rapper. (Billboard Publicity Wire Aug 22, 2008)

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]]> http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/ceylonrecords/delon/prweb1233664.htm Def Leppard Launches "Rockzimity Marketing" on August 23rd at Joe Louis Arena in Detroit "Win a Trip to the Sparkle Lounge" http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1222104.htm ACE Marketing & Promotions Inc. Power "ROCKZIMITY MARKETING" Bluetooth & Wifi content delivery system Free Content to all fans attending the show. (Billboard Publicity Wire Aug 20, 2008)

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]]> http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1222104.htm 2Pac & The Outlawz' 1Nation Movement Goes Worldwide http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1144284.htm Makaveli the Don Will No Doubt Be Saluting His Soldiers From Thug Heaven for Carrying the Torch and Inspiring Millions With The Worldwide Launch of 1 Nation (Billboard Publicity Wire Aug 20, 2008)

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]]> http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1144284.htm Thump Celebrates 19 Years As B-DUB/JAGGO Present Evelyn "Champagne" King's New CD - Jodie V. Opens LA's House of Blues August 19th http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1216654.htm Thump Records Celebrates 19 Years As Their B-DUB Imprint Joins Jaggo Records to Present Evelyn "Champagne" King's First Release in 15 Years August 19thGrammy Award-Winning artist Evelyn Champagne King Will Debut her New CD, Open Book, Live at the House of Blues in LA on August 19th With Special Guest, Latin Sensation Jodie V. Whose Thump Album Will be Released September 9th (Billboard Publicity Wire Aug 18, 2008)

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]]> http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1216654.htm Better Black Television (BBTV) Set To Launch Worldwide In 2009 http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/betterblacktv/20080815/prweb1214764.htm P. Miller Makes History As The First Hip-Hop Entrepreneur To Own A Television Network, Is The Youngest Chairman In The Game, And Takes His Fast-Paced, Growing Brand to Wall Street. (Billboard Publicity Wire Aug 15, 2008)

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]]> http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/betterblacktv/20080815/prweb1214764.htm Anthony Brown's Asian American Orchestra at "Ten": New CD + Yoshi's San Francisco Show on 9/11 http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1215104.htm Over the past decade, the San Francisco Bay Area-based Asian American Orchestra -- led by drummer/composer/producer Anthony Brown -- has won an international reputation with a series of collaborations featuring major jazz players like Steve Lacy and David Murray. Now the Grammy-nominated orchestra marks its tenth anniversary with a new CD compilation, a new community-based initiative, and an appearance on 9/11 at Yoshi's San Francisco. (Billboard Publicity Wire Aug 15, 2008)

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]]> http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1215104.htm Elliott Cohn Headlines Skipper's Smokehouse in Tampa, FL http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1205694.htm Elliott Cohn returns to his hometown of Tampa FL for a special show at Skipper's Smokehouse with Elliott Cohn and the Cosmic Sweat Society, and very special guest Marty Balin of Jefferson Airplane/Starship. (Billboard Publicity Wire Aug 15, 2008)

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]]> http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1205694.htm It's All About The Fans for Tenth Street Entertainment, Eleven Seven Music, and Fancorps http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1204714.htm Tenth Street Entertainment and Eleven Seven Music In Conjunction with Fancorps Launch Street and Viral Marketing Teams to Support Mötley Crüe, Crüe Fest, Buckcherry, Papa Roach, Sixx:A.M. and Drowning Pool Efforts. (Billboard Publicity Wire Aug 14, 2008)

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]]> http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1204714.htm Master P Changes Name to P. Miller to Prove to Young Hip-Hop Artists That They're Not Limited to Just One Career http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1209354.htm Successful businessman and entrepreneur Percy Miller has officially changed his name to P. Miller and will no longer respond to the name "Master P." (Billboard Publicity Wire Aug 13, 2008)

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]]> http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1209354.htm Colin Munroe Signs Worldwide Recording Agreement with Universal Motown Records Group, Launches Buzz Single, Sunday Bloody Sunday at iTunes http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/munroe/colin/prweb1208134.htm Universal Motown Records Group is pleased to announce that it has partnered with Grammy Award-winning producer Dallas Austin and his imprint Rowdy Records and Toronto-based management company, Marked Music, to sign emerging artist and producer Colin Munroe to a worldwide, ex-Canada recording agreement. (Billboard Publicity Wire Aug 13, 2008)

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]]> http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/munroe/colin/prweb1208134.htm Jude Johnstone Releases Her Fourth CD "Mr. Sun" on BoJak Records, August 19, 2008 http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1168974.htm Jude Johnstone's new CD "Mr. Sun" continues with the jazzy/blues musical rhythms found in her last project "Blue Light," while maintaining her trademarks of emotional depth, passionate vocals and haunting melodies. Johnstone's level of artistry continues to grow with "Mr. Sun." (Billboard Publicity Wire Aug 12, 2008)

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]]> http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1168974.htm Ram Dass Mixes It Up with Music & New Media, Reminding Us to "Enjoy it All!" http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/RamDass/Cosmix/prweb1201264.htm His new enhanced album, Cosmix, blends Ram Dass' celebrated words and chilled electronica beats mixed by Down-under DJ Kriece. CD enhanced with video of Ram Dass' final recorded conversation with Timothy Leary. Related promotional campaigns on YouTube, MySpace and at radio and retail offer devotees new ways to connect. (Billboard Publicity Wire Aug 12, 2008)

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]]> http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/RamDass/Cosmix/prweb1201264.htm Progressive Rock Band Influenced by Gandhi Releases Songs Addressing World Issues http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1201644.htm Using the power of song and the universal language of music, this unique band helps raise awareness and money for worthy charities fighting world problems. (Billboard Publicity Wire Aug 12, 2008)

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]]> http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1201644.htm Big Fuss Records Gears Up for Exceptional New Age Album Release http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1167764.htm A new listening adventure is in the works over at Big Fuss Records that's also a new genre for the label. Big Fuss Records has yet to release a "New Age" style record, until now. (Billboard Publicity Wire Aug 12, 2008)

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]]> http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1167764.htm MTV Taps Thumbplay to Enhance Mobile Content Store : New Online & Mobile Storefronts Bring Flexibility, Backup Features to MTV Mobile Subscribers http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/mobile/thumbplay/prweb1199214.htm Thumbplay® (www.thumbplay.com), the #1 mobile entertainment destination in the U.S.*, today announced that it is working with MTV to enhance and manage its mobile personalization offerings for MTV, MTV2, MTV Hits, MTV Jams and MTV Tr3s. (Billboard Publicity Wire Aug 11, 2008)

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]]> http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/mobile/thumbplay/prweb1199214.htm Music! Technology! Cocktails! Bandwidth Music | Technology Conference Is This Week -- Bandwidth and Noise Pop to Announce Collaboration http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1191894.htm The Bandwidth Conference, which takes place August 14 & 15 in San Francisco, explores issues of interest to the music and technology communities and the continuing fusion between the industries. (Billboard Publicity Wire Aug 11, 2008)

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]]> http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1191894.htm Modern Drummer Magazine Announces All-Star Line-Up and New Location for 2008 Modern Drummer Festival Weekend http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1194394.htm Modern Drummer Publications is proud to announce an unprecedented lineup of world-class drum artists, along with a new location just north of New York City, for the eighteenth edition of Modern Drummer Festival Weekend--the most prestigious, longest-running, and largest live drumming event in the world. (Billboard Publicity Wire Aug 10, 2008)

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]]> http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1194394.htm 5th Annual IAMA (International Acoustic Music Awards) Kicks Off http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/acousticmusic/iama/prweb1181284.htm 5th Annual IAMA (International Acoustic Music Awards) kicks off. Past winners include hit artists such as Charlie Dore (2007 Top Winner), Fertitta And McClintock (2006 Top Winner) and Jen Foster (2006 Top Winner). (Billboard Publicity Wire Aug 7, 2008)

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]]> http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/acousticmusic/iama/prweb1181284.htm Who Needs a Record Label in the Modern Age? http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/distribution/promotion/prweb1180344.htm HyperDiy are the worlds first 'Record label replacement service' allowing bands access to facilities traditionally associated with having a record deal, but for fixed, modest fees and taking not one % in royalties from the artist. Aimed at artists, bands and small labels. HyperDiy can handle anything from simple online distribution to a full campaign including Videos and radio plugging and a number of ever expending territories around the world. (Billboard Publicity Wire Aug 7, 2008)

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]]> http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/distribution/promotion/prweb1180344.htm Interscope Artist, M.I.A., Exposed For Questionable Use Of Lyrics and Artwork http://billboard.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1179054.htm Ceylon Records' recording Artist, DeLon, questions Interscope recording Artist, M.I.A., on a remix music video of her song, "Paper Planes". "Paper Planes" has been extensively promoted by Universal Music Group in the upcoming movie, "Pineapple Express". The remixed video has garnered enormous support from the Sri Lankan and European communities. This controversial video can be viewed on the Ceylon Records' homepage at www.ceylonrecords.com. (Billboard Publicity Wire Aug 6, 2008)

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