PREPS THE RELEASE OF STREET HOP, EXECUTIVE PRODUCED BY DJ PREMIER, COMING FIRST QUARTER 2009
Royce 5’9 and his M.I.C. imprint are teaming up with One Records for the release of Royce’s highly-anticipated forthcoming solo-LP Street Hop, due out in the first quarter of 2009. The album is executive produced by DJ Premier and has generated a major buzz through overwhelming critical praise.
A video for Street Hop’s lead-single, the DJ Premier-produced “Shake This,” will be released later this month. Directed by Rik Cordero (responsible for Nas’ “The N Word”, Snoop Dogg’s “Neva Have 2 Worry” & The Roots “75 Bars”), this video will be the first of two collaborations between Royce and Cordero. “Shake This” will also be accompanied by the Carlos Broady produced B-Side single and video “Part Of Me”.
Street Hop will also feature production from DJ Premier, Nottz, Green Lantern, Carlos Broady, Ski, Kay Gee and Emile, and guest appearances from Bun B, Joe Budden, Joell Ortiz and Crooked I along with a few other surprises that will be unveiled at a later date.
Royce’s mixtapes have built anticipation, becoming a countdown leading up to the day that the actual album is finally available for public consumption. And what the public hears on his wildly-popular mixtapes is just a taste of what Royce has to offer. “This album will definitely show the world why I'm the one to watch right now. I'm happy about my new partnership between M.I.C and One Records, because it’s time to ignite the streets.”
Royce’s unwavering passion for music and hunger for the game keeps him in the studio day and night. This album will be the true beginning of a newly energized Royce, which will start with Street Hop and live through his official forthcoming solo-projects. Knowing that his finest creations are only months away from being heard, Royce exudes a swag of confidence. “I’m ready to show all these other rappers just how wack they really are.”
Royce 5’9 is the newest addition to the upstart One Records imprint, home to the recently released Vast Aire’s latest solo-LP Dueces Wild (2008). Promoting quality over quantity, One Records owner Hanley Halem attests that his motto “One Music, One Record At A Time” is further validated by their alignment with Royce as he laments, "One Records is proud to be in business with Royce. He is an amazing talent and we feel that he has yet to reach his peak as an artist. Street Hop is a breath of fresh air, at a time when the industry really needs it and we are anxiously looking forward to releasing it.”
Royce will be embarking on a tour with D-12 and Joe Budden on November 12th thru the top of 2009, where he will be previewing tracks from Street Hop and new material from his recently released mixtape Bar Exam 2.
B-Real of Cypress Hill Preps "SMOKE N MIRRORS" For A February 24th, 2009 Release
Featuring Snoop Dogg, Damian Marley, Buckshot, Kurupt, Too Short, Sen Dog, & Young De
B-Real, a rapper of Mexican and Afro-Cuban heritage, is best known for being the lead rapper in the hip hop group Cypress Hill. Since the group's formation in 1988, the pioneering rap-rock quartet Cypress Hill -- founders B-Real, DJ Muggs, and Sen Dog, along with newest member Eric Bobo -- have come a long way from the streets of South Central L.A. Over the course of its 17-year history, Cypress Hill has sold more than 17 million albums worldwide, including more than 11 million records in the U.S. alone. The group has garnered 15 multi-platinum, platinum and gold certifications from the RIAA; headlined Lollapalooza, Woodstock and the group's own Smokin' Grooves tour. B-Real has appeared on "Saturday Night Live," all the while breaking down the musical and cultural barriers between hip-hop, alternative, metal, rock, reggae, ska and Latin music.
Recently, B-Real, along with Cypress Hill received a VH1 Hip Hop Honors, to celebrate the vision and innovation that the group continues to bring to Hip Hop, strengthening its force around the world. Other artists honored in 2008 were De La Soul, Naughty By Nature, Slick Rick and Too Short.
In B-Real's first ever solo effort, "SMOKE N MIRRORS", he wanted to showcase his musical talent over beats produced by Alchemist, Scoop Deville, & Sick Jacken (from Psycho Realm). B-Real produced several songs on the project as well, including the lead track FIRE with Damian Marley. "Smoke N Mirrors" also features tracks with Snoop Dogg, Buckshot, Kurupt, Too Short, Sen Dog, of Cypress Hill, & Young De.
B-Real is confident his fans will appreciate "Smoke N Mirrors" stating: "I am excited to be putting out my first solo project. It's been in the works for a while now. I want to show my fans a different side to my creative abilities including my own production. I am also excited to have teamed up with Duck Down. They have a strong team and I believe they will push my project to the fullest.”
Two Videos will be filmed off "Smoke N Mirrors" for "Don't Ya Dare Laugh" featuring Young De and "FIRE" featuring Damian Marley.
SMOKE N MIRRORS is in stores February 24th, 2009, courtesy of Audio Hustlaz/Duck Down Records.
1.) Children of The Night f/ Bo Roc (produced by Scoop Deville)
2.) Gangsta Music f/Bo Roc (produced by Soopafly)
3.) Don’t Ya Dare Laugh f/Young De (produced by Scoop Deville)
4.) Everything You Want f/Buckshot (produced by Soopafly)
5.) 6 Minutes f/Young De & Tek (produced by Alchemist)
6.) Pyscho Revolution f/ Sick Jacken (produced by Sick Jacken)
7.) Fire f/Damian Marley (produced by B-Real)
8.) 10 Steps Behind f/Young De & Tek (produced by J. Turner)
9). Get That Dough f/Mimi (produced by Fifth)
10.) Dr. Hyphenstein f/Snoop Doog, Young De & Trace Midas (produced by B-Real)
11.) Stack’ N Paper (produced by J. Turner)
12.) 1 Life f/Send Dog and Mal Verde (produced by B-Real)
13.) Dude VS. Homie (produced by J. Turner)
14.) When They Hate You f/Mimi (produced by Salaam Wreck)
15.) When Were F*cking f/Too Short, Kurupt and Young De (produced by J. Turner)
Murs and Kidz in the Hall Launch Exclusive Video Podcasts on Zune Marketplace
Independent hip-hop stalwart Murs is currently on the road with Kidz in the Hall for a 36-city tour to support their latest albums Murs for President and The In Crowd. In support of the tour, Zune is producing exclusive tour diary video podcasts that will chronicle the artists’ current journey across the U.S. The initial episodes will be available on Zune Marketplace beginning November 5, and new episodes will roll out weekly through December 18. Fans can subscribe to automatic weekly downloads and then synch the episodes to their Zune device to enjoy them on the go.
In addition to the video tour diaries, Zune is producing episodes with both artists for “The Green Room" interview series, which consists of video podcasts that take fans behind-the-scenes through regular access to exclusive, backstage interviews at concert venues. Murs and Kidz in the Hall are creating custom playlists of their favorite tracks for Zune Marketplace, as well as artist "Breakdowns", where they discuss their albums track-by-track in their own words. Zune also created 25 custom devices for each artist etched with special artwork, which will be given away on the artists’ websites and through radio stations and other media outlets.
Fans can access all of this content by downloading the Zune software for free at www.zune.net. Zune recently launched new software and music discovery tools that help artists like Murs and Kidz in the Hall connect to new fans. Mixview is a visual recommendation tool that displays similar music and artists to allow a deeper journey into Zune Marketplace. Zune Channels adds a variety of new music to fans’ collections each week automatically through customized playlists programmed by expert partners and by the Zune software itself. Channels are free with a Zune Pass subscription, which provides instant access to millions of songs for about the price of one CD per month ($14.99). Visit www.zune.net/free to try Zune Pass for free.
Subscribe to the Kidz in the Hall podcast channel for free on Zune and follow the guys on the road. Go to www.zune.net/kidzinthehall to subscribe.
Access the Kidz in the Hall video podcast at: http://social.zune.net/my/ContentRedirect.ashx?mtype=Podcast&mid=bdd647e6-a7d9-49a3-9634-3bd68af2d39a
Vimeo:
KITH Trailer: http://www.vimeo.com/2156847
KITH Episode 1: http://www.vimeo.com/2156888
YouTube:
KITH Episode 1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ap3YKWoCpQU
KITH Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VMm7sIRfjYo
Watch the Kidz in the Hall "Love Hangover" video featuring Estelle shot at Zune LA! http://www.mtv.com/overdrive/?artist=2458049&vid=279101
Remaining Tour Dates:
11/05/08 Charlotte, NC Tremont Music Hall
11/06/08 Columbia, SC New Brookland Tavern
11/07/08 Nashville, TN The Mercy Lounge
11/08/08 Atlanta, GA The Masquerade
11/10/08 Saint Augustine, FL Cafe Eleven
11/11/08 Miami, FL Churchill's Pub
11/13/08 Tallahassee, FL Platform 809
11/14/08 Orlando, FL Back Booth
11/15/08 Gainesville, FL Common Grounds
11/17/08 New Orleans, LA One Eyed Jacks
11/18/08 Austin, TX Emo's
11/19/08 Denton, TX Hailey's
11/21/08 Kansas City, MO The Record Bar
11/22/08 Boulder, CO Fox Theatre
12/11/08 Los Angeles, CA El Rey Theatre
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