Its finally here and a hip-hop renaissance is about to begin showing that the lessons from the past can be combined with the innovations of the present, as Celph Titled and Buckwild have joined forces to create a neo-classic with Nineteen Ninety Now; bringing the art form full-circle through this groundbreaking collaboration. By having uninhibited access to legendary producer ...<< MORE >>

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On August 17, the bassist/vocalist/composer/bandleader Esperanza Spalding released Chamber Music Society.

Esperanza was on NPR's All Things Considered last Friday. Hear it here.

Chamber Music Society was recently reviewed in the New York Times and USA Today.

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The American Heart Association's Power to End Stroke campaign has launched a partnership with one of the world's leading entertainment and music conglomerates, Music World Gospel/Music World Entertainment, founded by Mathew Knowles, in an effort to help raise awareness of stroke in the African American community.

Music World Gospel and award-winning best-selling gospel trio Trin-i-tee 5:7, who in 2008 became the first gospel trio to have a certified platinum album, T57, and contemporary break-through artist Brian ...<< MORE >>

Recently headlining Pitchfork Festival act, Big Boi also ...<< MORE >>

Multi-Platinum Producer has a new position in the Music Industry, he has secured an A&R position with the 101 Distribution Label to spearhead their A&R Division. Dame Grease will have the signing power to sign indie projects directly to his 12th year Vacant Lot Brand, Vacant Lot Records, the #1 Indie Record Label in the Country. Grease ears are to the streets so therefore when he heard the hype surrounding NORE's new single "Nutcracker" he jumped on the opportunity to sign Nore's new smash radio hit to the ...<< MORE >>

The international urban music industry will yet again be making major breakthroughs in 2011. New Skool Rules, the biggest international Hip Hop and R&B conference in the world will be back in April next year. The global scene will yet again be represented on April 1^st through 3^rd, and once more make way for music professionals seeking to “network and exchange” in an absolutely unique setting and format.

The first edition of the New Skool Rules conference in 2009 had ...<< MORE >>

HSMENT Entertainment announces the national album release of You Can’t Say it In Public by Yasuyuki "Yaz" Takagi, the critically acclaimed Japanese born Tenor Saxophonist and his self-titled four-piece jazz group, Yaz Band, set for release September 7, 2010.

Yasuyuki, also know as Yaz, has a dynamic musical range that offers a fusion of silky, urban-lite grooves, funk soul and the crossover foundations of melodic jazz. ...<< MORE >>

Ever since 19 year old Sudanese rapper, Bangs burst into the viral sphere and captivated the over 3 million You Tube viewers that logged on to experience his infectious hit "Take U to Da Movies" the international star has been catapulting. After only 4 days online the latest video "Meet Me On Facebook." has already garnered over 360,000 views. The latest offering from his soon to be released debut album, "I'm Still Moving" has him getting up close and personal with his fans as he invites ...<< MORE >>