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Went to review the performances of my hometown legends Dru Hill (Jazz, SisQo, Tao and Nokio), along with Nokio’s Rock band Black Angel Down (B.A.D.) at Rams Head Live in Baltimore with much excitement. I was excited because they tend to shut the venue down when they finish performing. Nokio’s band’s lead guitarist is one of the finest in the world, I believe, so I was hyped up with excited.

What surprised me, but maybe frustrated a couple, were the opening acts. It was time consuming yes, but I loved the variety and the level of talent. You had a Rock/Folk type band called Patch and a young R&B artist, DBoi, who had some awesome Michael Jackson dance moves, nice vocals and a couple of hot songs. There were also some Hip-Hop acts that impressed me too.

Nokio dressed in black angel wings and a halo took us on a personal journey of his love for Rock. I do so love Rock - even played a lead guitar until my adult years - and can tell you this band will become legends, B.A.D., remember their name.

The pressure was on with the ladies as Dru Hill’s time finally came when the member who has sold more albums with his first solo release than some of today’s top artists have sold in three-four releases, SisQo, looking like an angel dressed in white was followed by his brothers Nokio, new member Tao and later Jazz with his impeccable vocals. I’ve had the pleasure to see Dru perform three times (rehearse once) and I will tell you this show – with live band, dance steps on point, everyone dressed to a “T” – tells me Dru Hill is Vegas worthy.

They sang some of their greatest hits while doing their famous dance steps - “Beauty,” “5 Steps,” and “How Deep is Your Love” - and from their current release “InDRUpendence” a single titled “Away.” The legends also covered hits from artists such as Prince completely filling the built-up hunger of the Dru Hill crowd.

You can follow Dru Hill on Facebook and Twitter at @DruHill4Ever.

-The Pulse of Entertainment

By Eunice Moseley

Drummer/songwriter/music director Keith Harris was working as a drummer/music director when the opportunity to work for the Black Eyed Peas on tour came to him, fore filling a life long dream. From that job Keith had the opportunity to work on the projects of Fergie, Will.I.Am, Chrisette Michele (“Be Okay”) and Estelle (“American Boy”).

“A lot of my collaborations happen while with the Black Eyed Peas,” Harris pointed out. “Before that I’d worked on two Gospel CDs in Boston and produced a live album.”
“I have to reinvent myself every three years…it’s crazy cause you can hear the evolution of my music. You should not be afraid of changing,” he advised me when talking about his growth and successes.

His successes also include working with Michael Jackson on “Thriller 25”; Mary J Blige (“Break Through”), Mariah Carey (“E=MC2), Chris Brown (“Exclusive”), John Legend, Kelis (“Kelis Was Here”), Busta Rhymes (“The Big Bang”), Macy Gray, Ginuwine (“Back II Basics”), Pussy Cat Dolls, Madonna and Sergio Mendes.

His last project was as music director for Ceelo Green’s run in Las Vegas. “I’m doing now what I dreamed of doing,” he said about working with Ceelo Green in Vegas. “It’s more of a musical. Now I want to get into films, more into television.”

Keith Harris has contribution to the Black Eyed Peas include 10 singles of Grammy Award wins as producer/songwriter/music director. Learn more about this Berklee graduate at www.HPMusic.net.

-The Pulse of Entertainment
By Eunice Moseley

Today, Brooklyn rap duo A-Alikes releases their highly anticipated EP Us Against Them June 11th, which includes the lead single “Whole Life” featuring M-1 of dead prez. The EP and single are available on iTunes, Spotify, MOG and all other key online outlets. This EP includes features from M-1, Divine from The D.E.Y, and Raye 6. Coinciding with the release of the EP is the music video for “Whole Life”, directed by Exile Ramirez.

A-Alikes consist of rappers Ness and K. The group formed in Tallahassee, FL. during the late Nineties. It was there that they connected with their People’s Army/R.B.G. comrades Stic.man and M-1 of dead prez. This fertile environment allowed the crews to cultivate a delicate balance between the reality of the streets and the revolutionary philosophy that remains the backbone of A-Alikes’ powerful and poignant lyrical exposition.

A-Alikes have long since relocated to Brooklyn where they are mainstays as musical icons and proponents of progressive community activism. Whether it’s conducting interviews for their upcoming documentary film Ballot or the Bullet, performing and setting up fundraising events for the burgeoning Occupy Movement, working on their “Eat Right” online campaign, or simply tearing down stages at local events, the A-Alikes have been all about putting their words into action.

Ness from A-Alikes - "We went through a phase where we were looking for the right "home" for the project but the labels we met up with either didn't understand A-Alikes’ music or wanted to control it to an extent. With Hard Boiled/eOne we basically get the freedom to do us but still have a team riding with us, helping us get our music to the people."

Charles Book (President of Hard Boiled Records) adds, “We are thrilled to be working with A-Alikes and Guerilla Nation. These guys walk the walk and give sincere voice to an audience that has been too often ignored in today’s disposable and highly commercialized musical environment. This is music for the heart, soul and mind and I can’t wait to help share the great things this group has in store with the rest of the world.”

“WHOLE LIFE” video: http://bit.ly/whlvideo
Us Against Them - iTunes: http://bit.ly/uatitunes
Us Against Them - Amazon: http://bit.ly/uatamazon
Us Against Them EP Stream - Soundcloud: http://bit.ly/uatsndcld
A-Alikes on the web:

Official site: www.aalikes.net

NYC Alt Metallers EYE RA HAZE Debut New Track ‘Warships’ with BoweryBoogie.com

New Vlog + Natasha and Karine Vocal Cover of Rihanna’s “Stay” Available Now via HeavyBlogisHeavy.com

Download ‘New Beginning’, ‘Quiet Storm’ and ‘Warships’ NOW via iTunes

New EP Eye Of The Storm Releasing on June 11, 2013 – Produced by Chris “Zeuss” Harris (Shadows Fall, Soulfly, Hatebreed)

Today, New York City alternative/progressive quintet EYE RA HAZE and BoweryBoogie.com are pleased to share a stream of the band’s track ‘Warships’, which is the last track on the Eye of the Storm EP being released by the band before the its release on June 11th. Take a listen now at BoweryBoogie.com!

HeavyBlogisHeavy.com have again teamed up with EYE RA HAZE to bring you more exclusive content. This week, the site is hosting singer Natasha’s newest video blog, as well as an organic look at Natasha and Karine’s vocal cover of the track ‘Stay’ by Rihanna. Head to HeavyBlogisHeavy.com to take a look at both videos.

Last week, Revolver Magazine teamed up with EYE RA HAZE to bring you the band’s new music video for ‘New Beginning’, directed by Don Capria of 110 Films (www.onetencrew.com). You can watch the video now here: http://youtu.be/HnOA-GCoja8. The tracks ‘New Beginning’, ‘Quiet Storm’ and ‘Warships’ are available for purchase now via iTunes.

EYE RA HAZE will release their new EP, Eye Of The Storm, next Tuesday, June 11th. The EP was recorded with world-famous producer Chris “Zeuss” Harris (Shadows Fall, Soulfly, Hatebreed) and features three new tracks, ‘New Beginning’, ‘Quiet Storm’ and ‘Warships’,

The band is planning a string of live shows in the Northeast this spring and plans to return to the studio in July 2013 to record a full length with hit songwriters Bob Marlette (Saliva, Shinedown) and Jasen Rauch (Korn/Breaking Benjamin).

EYE RA HAZE features drummer Kevin Corcoran (ex-Buried Alive) and Berklee-schooled bassist Chris Marrone, as well as the female triple-threat of vocalist Natasha Nicholson, guitarist Nicole Papastavrou (ex-Through this Defiance), and classical pianist Karine Catenacci.

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HAWTHORNE HEIGHTS Announces In-Store Acoustic Performance and Autograph Signingat Looney Tunes in West Babylon, NY (Long Island) -- Taking Place on Saturday, July 14th
Newbury Comics Announces Special ‘Zero’ Pre-Order with Signed Booklet

New Album ‘Zero’ Hits Stores on June 25, 2013

VANS WARPED TOUR Kicks Off on June 15, 2013 in Seattle, WA

HAWTHORNE HEIGHTS and Looney Tunes in West Babylon, NY are pleased to announce a special acoustic performance and signing of the band’s new album Zero, which will take place on Saturday, July 14th at the store in West Babylon. The set time for the acoustic performance is set to be announced soon.

To gain attendance to the performance and signing, you will need to pre-order Zero from Looney Tunes. Upon doing so, fans will receive a wristband to get into the event. You can order online (www.ltcds.com/hawthorne/) or you can order at the store. If you order online, there will be a $3 PayPal fee. Please choose INSTORE PICK UP for your shipping option. ALL orders, regardless of what shipping option you choose, will be at the store. No orders ship. This means you will need to be local to Babylon, NY in order to purchase this pre-order and attend this event. To pick up your pre-ordered copy of Zero and your event wristband, come to Looney Tunes whenever you order or the day of the event, just please make sure to bring your ID.

Not in the Babylon, NY area? You can now also pre-order your CD from Newbury Comics. When you pre-order from Newbury Comics, you can get a limited autographed CD booklet with purchase! Click here to learn more at the Newbury Comics site.

You can also pre-order via the band here: http://myplay.me/1195

Zero, the highly-anticipated dystopian concept album by HAWTHORNE HEIGHTS, hits stores on June 25, 2013. The concept album, which will serve as the band’s 5th full-length album, is produced by Brian Virtue (30 Seconds To Mars, Chevelle, Audioslave) and promises to be the band’s most ambitious record yet! This album is set to shatter all previous records and add to the already 1.7 million albums that the band has sold in the U.S. alone. Zero poses a theme that, no matter how hard life gets or how many seemingly insurmountable odds you may encounter, everyone can get a fresh start. This theme is set against a war-ravaged background. Check out the album art, track listing, and video album teaser online now at AltPress.com.

HAWTHORNE HEIGHTS will perform as stage headliners at this year’s Vans Warped Tour. See below for all currently confirmed 2013 Vans Warped Tour dates, and stay tuned for updates.

HAWTHORNE HEIGHTS general tour dates:

6/11 - The Waiting Room @ Omaha, NE

6/12 - The Railyard @ Billings, MT

6/14 - The Venue @ Caldwell, ID

HAWTHORNE HEIGHTS on the 2013 VANS WARPED TOUR:

6/15 - Seattle, WA @ White River Amphitheatre

6/16 - Portland, OR @ Portland Expo Center Concourse

6/19 - Chula Vista, CA @ Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre

6/20 - Pomona, CA @ Pomona Fairplex

6/21 - Pomona, CA @ Pomona Fairplex

6/22 - Mountain View, CA @ Shoreline Amphitheatre

6/23 - Ventura, CA @ Seaside Park

6/26 - Las Cruces, NM @ NMSU Practice Field

6/27 - Mesa, AZ @ Quail Run Park

6/28 - Las Vegas, NV @ Silverton Casino

6/29 - Salt Lake City, UT @ Utah State Fair Park

6/30 - Denver, CO @ Sports Authority Field at Mile High

7/3 - Noblesville, IN @ Klipsch Music Center

7/5 - Toronto, ON @ Molson Canadian Amphitheatre

7/6 - Darien Center, NY @ Darien Lake Performing Arts Center

7/7 - Holmdel, NJ @ PNC Bank Arts Center

7/9 - Virginia Beach, VA @ Farm Bureau Live

7/10 - Washington, DC @ Merriwheater Post Pavilion

7/11 - Masfield, MA @ Comcast Center

7/12 - Camden, NJ @ Susquehanna Bank Center

7/13 - Uniondale, NY @ Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum

7/14 - Hartford, CT @ Comcast Theatre

7/16 - Scranton, PA @ Toyota Pavilion

7/17 - Burgettstown, PA @ First Niagra Pavilion

7/18 - Cleveland, OH @ Blossom Music Center

7/19 - Detroit, MI @ The Palace of Auburn Hills

7/20 - Chicago, IL @ First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre

7/21 - Minneapolis, MN @ Canterbury Park

7/23 - Bonner Springs, KS @ Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre

7/24 - St. Louis, MO @ Verizon Wireless Amphitheater

7/25 - Atlanta, GA @ Aaron’s Amphitheatre at Lakewood

7/26 - St. Petersburg, FL @ Vinoy Park

7/27 - West Palm Beach, FL @ Cruzan Amphitheatre

7/28 - Orlando, FL @ Central Florida Fairgrounds

7/29 - Charlotte, NC @ Charlotte Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre

7/30 - Cincinnati, OH @ Riverbend Music Center

7/31 - Milwaukee, WI @ Marcus Amphitheater

8/2 - Dallas, TX @ Gexa Energy Pavilion

8/3 - San Antonio, TX @ AT&T Center

8/4 - Houston, TX @ Reliant Center Parking Lot

HAWTHORNE HEIGHTS is:

Mark McMillon - Guitar

Micah Carli – Guitar

JT Woodruff - Guitar/Vocals

Matt Ridenour - Bass

Eron Bucciarelli - Drums

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New York native Brittany Smooch, continues to work diligently creating pop / hip-hop music and attending elite industry events. Brittany recently shot her music video “Kamikaze” featuring YMCMB Lil Twist, in the California deserts. The onscreen chemistry amongst the two was vibrant, genuine, and complete. The “Kamikaze” music video is set for release in a few weeks.

Last week Brittany Smooch attended the Viva Diva Wines Annual Poolside Summer Bash, hosted by Perez Hilton at the Noma Social in New Rochelle, NY. Brittany chatted in VIP with Christina Milian, Jonathan Cheban (TV Personality / Publicist), Pattie Stanger (Millionaire matchmaker and CEO), Carla Facciolo (Mob Wives VH1), and many more.

Brittany will also be performing at the Agawam, New England Six Flags, June 29th
at 12PM, 2PM and 4PM. For ticket purchase and additional performance line up please check out the following link: http://www.sixflags.com/newEngland/index.aspx

Check out: Brittany Smooch "Kamikaze" featuring YMCMB Lil Twist. on iTunes!
https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/kamikaze-feat.-lil-twist-single/id566655856

Hype Update: Just Jay

Razor & Tie is thrilled to announce the addition of influential post-hardcore giants Chiodos to its worldwide label roster. The band is currently well into the writing process of their forthcoming new studio album which will be released through a newly created band label imprint via Razor & Tie.

The new music sees founding members Bradley Bell, Pat Mcmanaman, Derrick Frost, and Matt Goddard reunited with charismatic founding front man, Craig Owens and also introduces fans to the band's newest member, guitarist Thomas Erak (formerly from The Fall Of Troy).

As previously announced, the band will perform on the main stage on the Van's Warped Tour (tour dates below).

Chiodos' Craig Owens comments, "We're very excited to be working with Razor & Tie. The label is one that we as a band have looked to as a source of integrity filled rock music for some time now. Having our own imprint gives us the opportunity to be as creative as we choose, while also giving us a way to get it to the fans in a direct and focused way. This will be the first time we have released music together, since 2008. To say that we are anxious is an understatement."

Chiodos' Bradley Bell adds, "We're extremely excited to do the Warped tour again. It's a tour we first did seven years ago that helped define us as a band and as people. After writing new material for the past few months, it will be very relieving to get back on the stage again and play music for our friends and fans. There needs to be more labels like Razor & Tie out there. I feel like they actually understand the bands motives and will do what it takes to help us present our vision. It's going to be a fun adventure that we are about to embark on with them."

Formed in 2001 in Davison Michigan (just outside Flint, MI), Chiodos released two full length studio albums with lead vocalist Craig Owens (All's Well That Ends Well and Bone Palace Ballet) resulting in sales of over 500,000 units and 740,000 digital tracks in North America alone. All's Well That End's Well (2005) debuted at #3 on the Billboard Heatseekers Chart and Bone Palace Ballet (2007) debuted at #5 on the Billboard Top 200 Chart and #1 on the Billboard Independent, Alternative, Rock and Hard Rock Charts.

During a well-documented brief time apart from Chiodos, lead vocalist Owens formed/played with new band D.R.U.G.S. and Chiodos released their third album, Illuminaudio in 2010. Owens reunited with Chiodos in early 2012 and soon after added guitarist Thomas Erak. During the last year, Chiodos played a handful of high profile U.S. shows and toured the UK in early 2013 as part of an annual Kerrang! Magazine branded tour. Chiodos has graced the covers of Alternative Press three times and have received accolades worldwide praising the band's innovative and exhilarating sound. The band has toured extensively headlining the world over, as well as touring with bands such as Linkin Park, Coheed And Cambria, N.I.N., Alice In Chains, The Devil Wears Prada, Bad Religion and many more.

Chiodos is Craig Owens (Vocals), Bradley Bell (Keyboard / Vocals), Pat Mcmanaman (Guitar), Derrick Frost (Drums), Matt Goddard (Bass) and Thomas Erak (Guitar / Vocals).

Chiodos is the latest addition to independent label Razor & Tie's expanding Rock roster that currently includes such artists as All That Remains, The Sword, Hatebreed, Norma Jean, HIM, For Today, P.O.D., Such Gold, Chelsea Grin, Attila, Sworn In, Deaf Havana and more to be announced soon. The New York City-based label is one of the fastest growing independent record companies in the United States, and has garnered both Platinum sales and Grammy awards in its 20-year history.

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https://twitter.com/chiodos

Razor & Tie announces the addition of the English alt-rock band Deaf Havana to its North American label roster. The band recently completed work on their forthcoming new studio album, Old Souls, which will be released on September 17th on Razor & Tie in North America and on September 16th on BMG Chrysalis in the U.K.

Deaf Havana's James Veck-Gilodi comments, "We are over the moon to be working with Razor & Tie on our forthcoming releases. We had a lot of great options but we felt these guys really understood the vision for where we want to go in North America. We've held off coming for a while until we found the right partner so it feels like the right time, with the new album coming, to be packing our bags and getting ready to visit you all."

Razor & Tie Head of A&R Pete Giberga adds, "We are elated that Deaf Havana have chosen us as their new home in North America. They have enjoyed great success overseas for several years now and we are proud to bring that great story here. Deaf Havana penned an inspired album, one that makes doing what we do very exciting."

Old Souls will be the Deaf Havana's first official U.S. release and the band's third official full length album to date, with previous releases only available in the U.K. The new album was produced by the incomparable YOUTH (U2, The Verve, Primal Scream, The Orb) along with Lee Batiuk. Old Souls is packed full of gut-busting anthems, tear-inducing ballads and everything in between. It's the follow-up to Fools and Worthless Liars, which was a #1 UK Rock album with over 35,000 sold to date.

Deaf Havana recently wrapped a string of sold-out U.K. dates, including two Union Chapel shows, and have just announced that they will open for Bruce Springsteen & The E-Street Band in London at the Hard Rock Calling on June 30th at Olympic Stadium in London. The band will also co-headline the Slam Dunk Festival in the UK on May 25th -27th alongside All Time Low, with opening support from Pierce The Veil, Four Year Strong, Wonder Years, Memphis May Fire, Sleeping With Sirens, Polar Bear Club, etc. Deaf Havana opened this festival on a side stage in 2010 and in less than three years have risen to headliners.

Hunstanton England based Deaf Havana formed in 2005 while members were in college after playing out together a few times in high school. The young band has toured extensively and played at such festivals as Reading and Leeds in the U.K and Soundwave in Australia. Deaf Havana is James Veck-Gilodi (Vocals, Guitar), Chris Pennells (Guitar), Lee Wilson (Bass), Tom Ogden (Drums), Max Britton (Keyboard)and guitarist and Matthew Veck-Gilodi (Guitar, Vocals). The band is managed by Jamie Osman of Red Light Management and represented for touring by David Galea of The Agency Group.

Deaf Havana is the latest addition to independent label Razor & Tie's expanding Rock roster that currently includes such artists as All That Remains, The Sword, HIM, Hatebreed, For Today, P.O.D., Such Gold, Nonpoint, Chelsea Grin, Shadows Fall, Norma Jean, Attila, and many more. The New York City-based label is one of the fastest growing independent record companies in the United States, and has garnered both Platinum sales and Grammy awards in its 20-year history.

DEAF HAVANA LINKS
https://www.facebook.com/deafhavana
https://twitter.com/deafhavana
http://deafhavanaofficial.com

As part of an ongoing joint venture with Ludacris, Read & Write Publishing, Imagem Music USA has signed worldwide, multi-year co-publishing agreements with singer/songwriter J. Sol and producer Arch Tha Boss.

J. Sol, a Brooklyn native from a musical family, gained attention and exposure from radio personalities including Wendy Williams and Funk Master Flex with his debut release "Born to Love You." He has since toured with Grammy Award-winner Ne-Yo and written extensively with award-winning Nigerian artist D'Banj. He also co-wrote and is featured on "Top of the World," the theme song for the 2013 African Cup of Nations (AFCON).

"I'm beyond excited about working with Imagem," said J. Sol. "So far their team has been extremely hands on and accommodating. I'm really looking forward to a very successful and game changing partnership."

"J. Sol is Curtis Mayfield's 'Pusherman' mixed with Ne-Yo's 'Let Me Love You.' I am simply honored to have him as a part of the team and plan on making history with him," commented Sean Famoso, Director of Creative at Read & Write.

Arch Tha Boss, born Armond Redman, started making beats as a teenager for local artists in his hometown of Mt. Vernon, IL. As he used the internet to market himself to the world, he forged a Twitter relationship with rapper/producer Yung Berg which led to his signing with Yung Fly Movement (YFM). Today Arch is best known for producing Driicky Graham's "Snapbacks and Tattoos" which went gold last year. He has also collaborated with Nipsey Hussle, Los, and Mia Rey and is currently in Atlanta working on Future's forthcoming release.

"I'm excited about doing this deal with Imagem and am ready to see what the future has in store for us," mentioned Arch.

Famoso remarked, "Arch's sound is way before his time and once the world catches up he will probably be unstoppable. I can't wait until the masses get to enjoy what I've had the pleasure of hearing first!"

"J. Sol just gets what it takes to be successful and Arch is a breath of fresh air on the production end," said DJ Tunde, Director of A&R at Read & Write. "I'm looking forward to lots of success with both our new signees."

Hype Update: Just Jay

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Nike continues to heat things up wih Foamposite “THERMAL”. In store September 28th.

Germany´s DJ Case Rises to the TOP

This is the Deejay to hit up in Germany for shows- Mixtapes and Production!!!

Tobias Haack (born July 5, 1985), better known by his stage name DJ Case, is a German DJ, radio personality and entrepreneur , Co- founder of the R.O.C. City Deejays. He has performed with Hip Hop and RnB artists such as 112, Dem Franchize Boyz, Fatman Scoop, Llyod, Lil Jon, Red Cafe, Serani, Fler and the list goes on and on!

DJ Case, known as Coast2Coast Mixtape DJ, found about his enthusiasm for mixing music at a very young age. Equipped with CD players and a mixer console which he obtained at a flea market, he managed to rock birthdays and house parties. With age he developed a feeling for music and began to mix and publish his own CDs. In 2004, a club cashier got one of his CDs and was instantly amazed by his CD. The club cashier then forwarded the CD to the club owner. The club owner also identified DJ Case’s talent and invited him to practice sessions in his club. Despite of his inexperience and rather limited record collection, DJ Case – due to his talent and sense of music – managed to obtain a resident job at the club. The job as resident DJ enabled him to gain more experience and work on his tactfulness. In the same year, he got the chance to prove his talent in front of approximately 3,000 people at the opening program of the German rapper “Kool Savas”. After his performance, DJ Case knew that his aim was to be a major player in the German club scene. Case is also working with the PARTY LABEL "Soul2Soul"www.soul2soul.de.

After he graduated from his apprenticeship program, he had saved enough money to purchase his first professional turntables and mixer console. Substantive self-promotion in distinguish social media networks such as Myspace, Facebook and Twitter raised awareness about his presence which enabled him to secure regular bookings.

He has supported American Hip Hop and RnB artists such as Llyod, Dem Franchize Boyz, Fatman Scoop and others . In 2008, he began to collaborate with Coast2Coast USA which resulted in DJ Case publishing a monthly mixtape CD, available at www.coast2coastmixtapes.com. With his “The Club Edition” and “Lunchhour Music” Mixtapes he reached the one million mark in downloads. Guest performances at JAM FM, Stopbeefinradio.com and Hot97. In addition, he runs the Hip Hop Ain’t Dead Radio Show at banglounge.fm on a monthly basis. In 2011, DJ Case took on event management and planned his own events with Lil Jon and 112. Recently DJ Case worked with Diggy Simmons and Terrence J (BET) and founded his own DJ crew together with DJ Ben Carter– R.O.C. City Deejays.

DJ Case is definitely running for Bürgermeister DEEJAY of the year. Stay Tune and follow him. If you are an artist looking for big exposure then get up with DJ Case!
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Coroner Is The First Artist Signed By Roc Marciano, Preps Man Bites Dog Records Debut For Later This Year

Man Bites Dog Records is proud to announce the newest addition to the ever expanding label, rapper AG Da Coroner. The Brooklyn native is the first artist signed by Vice President and Director of A&R Roc Marciano, who joined the label in April. AG Da Coroner's debut album, Sip The Nectar, will feature production from Harry Fraud, The Alchemist, Statik Selektah, ATG, Stu Bangas, Skammadik, Ice Rocks, D.C., Vanderslice, and Nappanot, and will be released later this year.

Marciano expressed his excitement over the newest member of the MBD team, "I wanted to sign Coroner because he's one of my new favorite artists. Coroner is just ill, I like his voice, his demeanor and him as a person. A real serious talent." Label founder R.M.L. agrees, "Coroner is nasty. I got a chance to witness first hand at SXSW last year when he went up during Meyhem Lauren's set...I know everybody will be looking forward to this album."

AG Da Coroner, who has made a name for himself as part of The Outdoorsmen, a crew that includes Action Bronson, Meyhem Lauren, J Love, and Jay Steel, has also previously appeared as a guest on the track "Michael Landon" from Eddie B & Harry Fraud's Horsepower EP, and has no doubt that he's a perfect fit for the label. "This project is 30 plus years in the making, and is my first, so it will forever be my most emotionally intimate LP and I'm extremely pleased to put it out through Man Bites Dog Records," he says, "Roc made it his business to come and get me and that was all I needed to hear."

Man Bites Dog Records Background:
Passionate about music and with an ear for discovering great talent, R.M.L. formed Man Bites Dog Records in 2005 in Northern Virginia, a few short miles from Washington DC. In an area dominated by GoGo Music, it was the goal of MBDR to offer an avenue for local hip-hop talent. The label quickly grew beyond the confines of the local scene, however, as MBDR began to release project from the likes of Copywrite, Vast Aire, and others. Since then, it has been MBDR's goal to sign artists who create classic music - music that stands the test of time - in genres ranging from underground New York hip-hop to funky pop. Currently, MBDR's roster includes Killah Priest, Copywrite, Vast Aire, MHz Legacy, Jakki da Motamouth, Stu Bangas; Vanderslice, Esoteric, Wais P, Bronze Nazareth, Crimison Gods, Kount Fif, Empuls, Last Bison, Jason Rose, Brink, Red Mud, Sinista Daniro, Dom, Jay Notes, and The Swashbuckler. In 2013, Man Bites Dog Records announced a partnership with Roc Marciano with the the rapper joining the label as Vice President and Head of A&R.

GARY CLARK JR. TO PERFORM AS SPECIAL GUEST WITH THE ROLLING STONES SHOW IN BOSTON TOMORROW NIGHT

CATCH GARY ON CBS THIS MORNING, THIS FRIDAY AND SATURDAY

Singer, songwriter and guitarist extraordinaire Gary Clark Jr. will appear as a special guest sitting in with The Rolling Stones during their show at the TD Garden in Boston, MA, tonight. The Rolling Stones have been big fans ever since Mick Jagger first heard Clark perform at the White House last year. The band invited Clark to jump onstage with them to perform a blistering version of "Going Down" during the Stones' December shows at the Barclay's Center in Brooklyn and The Prudential Center in Newark, NJ.

In other news, Clark will be the subject of two upcoming segments on CBS This Morning this weekend. On Friday, Gary sits down for a long-form interview from Electric Lady Studios in New York. The segment will also feature clips from Clark's recent performance at The Governors Ball Music Festival this past weekend. Saturday's edition features Clark performing two tracks by himself from his Warner Bros. Records debut album Blak and Blu in the studio, "When My Train Pulls In" and "Next Door Neighbor Blues."

Please visit http://www.garyclarkjr.com/ for all of Clark's upcoming tour dates, which include several U.S. festivals in June. More news to be revealed soon.

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Richmond, VA’s Shy, Low, newly signed to Seattle based indie Spartan Records (Over The Ocean) has posted a sampler video that features snippets of all three tracks off the band’s EP, Binary Opposition, including a previously unreleased bonus track (“Voyager”) that appears on the digital version of the EP, which is out July 25th along with a 12” vinyl version.

To stream the sampler video head to: http://youtu.be/0_0an2ja0PE.

Shy, Low was founded by four members of post-metal outfit VESSEL from Richmond, Virginia in January of 2011. This experimental switch in genres resulted in a creative blend of instrumental compositions coming from the diverse and varying influences of the band’s four members. After their first tour and mild success of their debut record, the band began to contemplate what direction they wanted to take in their future musical endeavors. They strived to produce more atmospheric, emotive, and visual compositions that would demonstrate the band’s developing musical identity. Over a span of six months, Shy, Low wrote just two songs, carefully crafting and revising each section until they felt entirely confident in its structure. Out of this surgical writing process came the two tracks that would be included on the band’s second release, Binary Opposition: "Presence" and "Absence."

Recorded in October of 2012, at the legendary Inner Ear Recording Studios just outside of Washington, DC, Shy, Low took a completely different approach to the recording of this record, choosing to play live instead of independently tracking each musician’s parts. From this process came the raw sound heard on Binary Opposition, imperfections and all, beautifully accompanied by the tape-hiss of the analog recordings.

To pre-order: http://bit.ly/binaryopposition. With the vinyl pre-order comes a digital download of the album on street date. The digital download also includes a bonus track called "Voyager." The release (including the 9 minute bonus track) checks in at a total length of 34 minutes of music.

Tour Dates:

July 13th - Chattanooga, TN @ The Warehouse
July 14th - Nashville, TN @ The Owl Farm

July 16th - Dallas, TX @ Dadas
July 17th - Austin, TX @ 1808/Annex

July 22nd - Decatur, AL @ Excalibur

July 24th - Panama City, FL @ A&M Theatre
July 25th - Gainsville, FL @ EVO Records
July 26th - Atlanta, GA @ Under the Couch

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Orlando, Florida, indie rockers You Blew It! begin pre-production today on their second full length that'll be coming out in early 2014 via Topshelf Records.

The band is currently in Chicago and will be working on the album over the next two weeks. The LP is being produced by Into It. Over It.’s Evan Weiss and will be engineered by Matt Jordan (Stay Ahead of the Weather, Cut Teeth) at Atlas Studios and Lakehouse Studios.

Immediately following the recording of the LP, the boys will be heading out on a full U.S. tour with Mixtapes and Lightyears, as well as dates with Modern Baseball and others.

6/27/2013 - Richmond, VA @ Kingdom*

6/28/2013 - Philadelphia, PA @ Barbary*

6/29/2013 - Brooklyn, NY @ Webster Studio*

6/30/2013 - Bayshore, NY @ Evenflow Bar and Grill*

7/1/2013 - Boston, MA @ Middle East Upstairs*

7/2/2013 - Buffalo, NY @ The Waiting Room*

W/ Mixtapes & Lightyears

7/3/2013 - Detroit, MI @ Magic Stick

7/4/2013 - Chicago IL @ Gnarnia (Just You Blew It w/ Pet Symmetry & Sundials)

7/5/2013 - Tinley Park, IL @ Centennial

7/6/2013 - Minneapolis, MN @ Station 4

7/7/2013 - Rock Island, IA @ BlackHawk Room

7/9/2013 - Denver, CO @ TBA

7/10/2013 - Salt Lake City, UT @ Shred Shed

7/12/2013 - Seattle, WA @ El Corazon

7/13/2013 - Portland, OR @ Backspace

7/15/2015 - San Francisco, CA @ 1234 Go!

w/ Mixtapes, Lightyears, Last Call

7/16/2013 - Canoga Park, CA @ Cobalt Cafe

7/17/2013 - San Diego, CA @ Che Cafe

7/18/2013 - Las Vegas, NV @ Eagles Hall

7/19/2013 - Mesa, AZ @ Nile Theater Underground

7/20/2013 - Albuquerque, NM @ Gasworks

7/21/2013 - Tulsa, OK @ Eclipse Cultural House

W/ Lightyears

Tues / July 23rd Dallas, TX Sons of Herman Hall

Wed / July 24th Austin, TX Beale Street Tavern

Thur / July 25th San Antonio, TX The Ten Eleven

Fri / July 26th Decatur, AL Excalibur Vintage Vinyl

Sat / July 27th Atlanta, GA WonderRoot

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www.topshelfrecords.com

NHL: Chicago Blackhawks vs. Boston Bruins - Stanley Cup Finals 2013 (Game 1)

NHL Stanley Cup Finals 2013 guaranteed riveting game one opening encounter in a mammoth best of seven series stand-off hails from TD Banknorth Garden in Boston, MA before a staggering sold-out 18,000 capacity crowd live on their feet live tonight in holy grail of the ice hockey season, as Boston Bruins (28-14) host Chicago Blackhawks (36-7).

Boston Bruins long and winding road to return to the NHL Stanley Cup Finals came via a commanding NHL Eastern Conference Final route against Pittsburgh Penguins (36-12); Bruins claimed the NHL Eastern conference series in a rampant 4-0 sweep.

The Boston Bruins hoisted the Stanley Cup in 2011 for a record-setting sixth occasions in franchise history, after outplaying Vancouver Canucks in a triumphantly fairy-tale 4-3 instant classic series for the ages. The monumental win signified the Bruins first NHL Stanley cup win in four decades; the Bruins secured the championship in 1971-72 NHL season prior to the 2011 title, inspired by the vintage play of NHL Hall of Famers: Bobby Orr and Phil Esposito.

“The excitement is there. You’ve heard people say, ‘Once you’ve been there, you want to go back.’ It’s true, we really want to go back; we made it happen. We’re excited about it and we also know what kind of challenge lies ahead for us. It’s about acknowledging that and being ready for it.” commented Bruins Head Coach, Claude Julien.

2013 STANLEY CUP FINAL preview Chicago Blackhawks vs Boston Bruins http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JAAtdhHOjGY

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By: Dean Perretta

5-time NBA world champion, Kobe Bryant, 34, has affirmed that he will not announce his retirement from NBA basketball after sustaining an injury prior to the NBA playoffs. The LA Lakers superstar is adamantly assured that both Pau Gasol and Dwight Howard will also remain put in Tinseltown; despite the imposingly despondent Howard being an unrestricted free agent in July, which has been a recurring distraction both on and off the court for the California-based team. Gasol and Howard combined collective salary is $70.3 million per season. For borderline embezzlement, the selfishly smug Bryant will become the NBA highest paid player in 2013-14 with an estimated $30.5m for his services in Los Angeles, as father time becomes a closer reality for the shooting guard superstar despite averaging 27.3ppg, 5.6rpg, 6.0apg, 1.4spg and playing 38.6mpg defying logic at almost 35 years of age.

@KobeBryant Really?? Me. Retire?? Soon, but not yet Vino still has work to do #35 #OG #kbvff tweeted the LA Lakers icon.

Dwight Howard, 27, has drawn significant traction from Atlanta Hawks; where personal friend and former Southwest Atlanta High School teammate, Josh Smith, currently plays. 2011 NBA Champions Dallas Mavericks have declared formal interest for the self-proclaimed superman in an overhaul attempt to rekindle the success of excessive exploits past, alongside Houston Rockets, who have expressed allurement in enticing the NBA all-star to Texas in the summer.

Personal brewing animosity between Howard and Bryant has been both sensationalized and avidly documented during the 2012-13 season in the city of angels; Lakers head coach, Mike D'Antoni, most recently being publicly victimized by Howard with claims of allegedly being marginalized in the Lakers offensive plans. Moreover, Dwight Howard privately complained about Bryant to the upper echelon of management during the latter stages of the 2012-13 regular season.

Furthermore, former LA Lakers Head Coach, Phil Jackson, has suggested that he had little interest of returning to Hollywood to coach last summer.

"I don't see myself coaching again, I really don't. When I discussed this with Jeanie Buss, she said make sure you tell them that Jeanie (Buss) still thinks you can coach even though you might say you're not going to coach again. Jeanie (Buss) still thinks I can coach but I'm not going to go there." added 11-time NBA Champion, Phil Jackson.

Meanwhile, Miami Heat superstar, LeBron James, 28, becomes a free agent in 2014. If King James decides to test the waters, will the LA Lakers play the cards dealt to them, or do they have bigger plans for their future in redefining - and reigniting - their next dynasty?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Rf5Wx5vVXI

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NBA Official Twitter: @NBA
LA Lakers Twitter: @LALakers
Kobe Bryant Twitter: @KobeBryant

By: Dean Perretta

DRAKE CO-SIGNS FELLOW CANADIAN ARTIST LUU BREEZE’S NEW SINGLE “THE REWIND”

The Hip-Hop superstar took to Twitter to voice his approval for the latest record from the multi-talented Toronto rapper/singer

Video Drake Co-Signed VIDEO: “THE REWIND” – LUU BREEZY
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=64nTzjf0FOU

New Single “U Casa Mi Casa”
http://soundcloud.com/1stpartymusic/luu-breeze-u-casa-mi-casa

The Rewind Single Video show above
https://soundcloud.com/1stpartymusic/luu-breeze-the-rewind-produced

Canadian artist Luu Breeze has taken the international music industry by storm with a recent Twitter co-sign from fellow Toronto native and superstar Drake. In response to Luu’s recent release of the new video for his hot single “The Rewind,” Drake tweeted “The Rewind. Crazy sh*t,” much to the surprise and delight of the rising star who briefly mentions the Young Money artist on the record. Now with over 9,000 views on YouTube and thousands more Twitter followers in just 3 days, Luu Breeze has taken the international spotlight.

“I’ve always been a big fan of [Drake’s] work so the fact that he took notice of my work and appreciated it…I was beyond grateful, very excited and shocked. The whole city knew about it; they’re talking about it on the radio and everything,” says Luu Breeze. The gritty, street banger “The Rewind” is the first single from his forthcoming EP titled “City in Gold,” slated for a summertime release. While fans are raving about the cinematic approach relayed on the recent “Rewind” video rapper/singer Luu Breeze decided to leak another banger dubbed “You Casa, Mi Casa”.

Best known for singing the hook on The Game’s“All I Know” song from his 2011 R.E.D. album, Luu Breeze has been in the music game for some time, putting in work behind the scenes as a prolific writer. He was recently signed to super producer Boi-1da’sproduction company and is now working with esteemed producer Burd and Keyz (Machine Gun Kelly), who also produced “The Rewind.”

Follow Luu Breeze online at:
Twitter.com/luubreeze
Instagram.com/luubreeze

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July 4th marks the return of the Huntsville OG Zilla. With assistance from the dynamic and versatile production team the Block Beattaz, Zilla delivers this year’s most highly anticipated retail EP, Book Of Trill. Staying true to form Zilla, raps from the heart about a life he’s actually lived over soulful, trunk-rattling production that’s made to ride to.

Zilla has been spitting game from the moment he arrived on the scene and he doesn’t veer off course with his debut EP. There are rules and regulations you have to abide by if you’re attempting to become trill, or
if you’re simply trying to maintain it. And no one is better equipped than Zilla to help you along your path.

OG’s have life experience that is meant to be shared, and whether you’re in the streets or in an executive suite, you’ll find Book Of Trill useful as you navigate life’s unexpected twist and turns.

Being trill is way of life. Treat yourself to the EP of the year on July 4th and purchase Book Of Trill.

Also you can expect to hear more music from Zilla later this year.

Track Listing:

1. Book Of Trill ft Big Pope (Prod By Lil Ced)

2. From Tha Souf ft Mic Strange, Chris Lee (Prod By Block Beattaz)

3. Erry Witcha Way (Prod By Block Beattaz)

4. Changes (Prod By Block Beattaz)

5. Day By Day ft Joi Tiffany (Prod By Block Beattaz & Bransen Edwards)

6. On My Own ft Grilly (Prod By Block Beattaz)

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Nigerian vocalist Douye' prepares to release sophomore album So Much Love featuring the debut single "So Much Love" in tribute to Afrobeat icon Fela Kuti

So Much Love features multi-platinum and Grammy nominated musicians including producer/songwriter Dapo Torimiro (Frank Ocean, John Legend, Justin Bieber, Jordin Sparks, Chrisette Michele, Toni Braxton), British songwriter Terry Shaddick (Olivia Newton-John, Diana Ross), producer JR Hutson (Jill Scott, Musiq, Lalah Hathaway), guitarist Chris Sholar (Beyonce', Jay-Z, Mariah Carey, Kanye West, Ne-Yo, D'Angelo), and jazz keyboardist Philippe Saisse (Chaka Khan, Al Jarreau, Davie Bowie, David Sanborn)

It takes a special artist to fuse elements of varying genres and eras into a winning formula. Taking a bit of the old and a bit of the new to create a fresh sound requires great skill and care. This is the crux of Douyéism. On her forthcoming sophomore album So Much Love, Nigerian-born, Los Angeles-based singer Douyé (pronounced Doe-Yay) pays homage to the mellow blend of silk and soul made iconic by artists such as Sade, Dianne Reeves, Chanté Moore, Regina Belle, and Rachelle Ferrell. Featuring the musical prowess of fellow Nigerian and multi-platinum producer Dapo Torimiro, Grammy-nominated multi-platinum British songwriter Terry Shaddick, guitarist/ producer Chris Sholar and Grammy-nominated jazz keyboardist/ producer Philippe Saisse, So Much Love is a breathtaking tour de force that adeptly revisits the sound of early 90s Urban Adult Contemporary radio with a unique spin. Laced with Douyé’s smoldering vocals and seasoned with elements of jazz, R&B, and a dash of spicy Afrobeat, it goes without saying that So Much Love is destined to be one of the more feted independent releases of 2013.

Hailing from the Nigerian capital of Lagos, Douyé was reared in a household where the sounds of legends like Billie Holliday, Sarah Vaughn, Ray Charles, Ella Fitzgerald, Bob Marley, and Dinah Washington were omnipresent. And with that, Douyé had found her calling. Later she attended the esteemed Musicians Institute in Hollywood as a vocal major. While at school, she was introduced to songwriter Terry Shaddick. Responsible for penning Olivia Newton-John’s decade defining multi-platinum hit “Physical,” Shaddick immediately recognized Douyé’s unique innate talent and began collaborating with her on a series of songs that would eventually culminate in her debut album Journey in 2007.

Douyé is fully prepared to share the next leg of her wondrous journey with the world on So Much Love. Hailed Nigeria's Sade, the new album is an exemplary testament to Douyé’s growth as an artist, songwriter, and human being. Over the course of 13 tracks, So Much Love takes listeners on a ride through the full range of life’s joys and beautiful struggles. The breezy tune “Life Is Good,” featuring acclaimed saxophonist Eric Marienthal, is a whimsical number embedded with a reminder to enjoy the little things in life and live in the moment. Since its release, the song has gained attention in media outlets in both the United States and Europe. “Life Is Good,” produced by Torimiro, climbed to #9 on the UK soul chart and has remained in steady rotation on play lists at radio stations in Europe and stateside. Infusing Douyé’s signature sound with a more contemporary R&B vibe, the Sholar produced “Till Morning Comes” finds Douyé caught up in rapture with that special someone. Second generation soul wunderkind JR Hutson layers a lush sonic bed on "Love Rules," where Douye croons passionately about the sweetest taboo of a forbidden love that feels so right. Hutson and Douye up the ante on "Loved By Love," a shimmering lover's rock tune brimming with island vibes and the glowing realization of true love. On the jazzy track "Man Enough," produced by Philippe Saisse, Douye lays out her list of standards for her would-be suitor. Featuring a scintillating saxophone solo, the tune finds Douye floating effortlessly on a cloud of smoldering confidence and unmistakable charisma.

Douyé unveils her more pensive side on the flamenco inspired “Wake Up,” a song produced by Saisse that speaks to the issue of mental illness. Douyé rebounds and lightens the mood with her tribute to the days of her youth, “Golden Days.” Produced by Torimiro and featuring smooth jazz trumpeter Rick Braun, “Golden Days” is a reflective song full of lyrics that reminisce on simpler times when being a free-spirited child was her only care. One of the album’s crowning moments comes in the form of her jubilant tribute to the late Nigerian Afrobeat legend and international icon Fela Kuti, “So Much Love.” After reflecting on bearing witness to Fela’s rousing live performances at his legendary venue The Shrine throughout her childhood, Douyé decided that a tribute to Fela was in order to lead off the new project.

Douye' says, “In Africa, we have many sayings, there is one that translates to when you’re cooking a good soup, you don’t rush to drop everything in. Because it’s a process. You take your time so that the love will reflect in the soup. You can’t rush a good thing. That’s the way I feel about the new album."

"Combining R&B, jazz and soul, Douyé's style is a throwback to the adult contemporary sounds of the early '90s, but with a modern twist. Her song "Til Morning Comes" stopped me in my tracks. The track, which will automatically put you in the mind of Sade or maybe even early Chanté Moore, is a sultry, smoky groove that's further enhanced by Douyé's subtle delivery."

Dru Hill gives platinum performance at Rams Head Live, B.A.D. rock the roof off

Grammy Award winning producer Keith Harris talks Black Eye Peas and Ceelo Green projects

New EP from Brooklyn rap duo A-Alikes “Us Against Them” available June 11th, 2013!

New EP Eye Of The Storm Releasing on June 11, 2013

HAWTHORNE HEIGHTS Announces In-Store Acoustic Performance and Autograph Signing

Brittany Smooch Is Hitting Up The Stages This Summer And Releasing A Hott New Single With YMCMB's Lil Twist!!

Chiodos Joins Razor & Tie's Worldwide Label Roster

Deaf Havana Joins Razor & Tie's North American Label Roster

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Germany´s DJ CASE - Rises to the TOP

This is the Deejay to hit up in Germany for shows- Mixtapes and Production!!!

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Gary Clark Jr. to Perform with Rolling Stones, Appearing on CBS This Morning!

Shy, Low Post Sampler Video Featuring All Tracks From Binary Opposition EP Out Digitally and on Vinyl on June 25

You Blew It! Begin Recording Sophomore LP with Into It. Over It's Evan Weiss; Upcoming Tour Dates with Mixtapes, Lightyears

NHL: Chicago Blackhawks vs. Boston Bruins - Stanley Cup Finals 2013 (Game 1)

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Young Money Artist Drake | Twitter Co-sign

Zilla & The Block Beattaz "Book of Trill" (ARTWORK)

Nigerian Vocalist Douye' Releases "So Much Love" in Tribute to Fela Kuti & Prepares New Album