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Hiero Imperium To Teach Third Eye Business Sense To Up-And-Coming Talent
Posted by DJ Z on 07/03/07
Filed under: News, Press Release, Record Labels
Brooklyn, NY -- Oakland, California-based Hiero Imperium Records announces Bay Area rapper Knobody as the first artist signing to its new Triple i League. The Hiero Imperium Triple i League is Hiero's version of a Major League Baseball farm team. With the goal of providing a kick start for fresh talent, the seasoned vets at Hiero are bringing their A&R …
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Duck Down Preps New 2007 Projects
Posted by DJ Z on 06/23/07
Filed under: News, Press Release, Record Labels
Buoyed by their ingenious “Tripe Threat” campaign in 2005 (Buckshot & 9th Wonder’s Chemistry, Sean Price’s Monkey Barz and Smif N Wesson’s Reloaded) Duck Down Records re-established itself as one of Hiphop’s premier Independent labels. The buzz for the label and its artists only heightened in 2006 with the release of the reunited Boot Camp Click LP, The Last Stand, …
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Warner Music Group and Violator Management Announce Joint Venture
Posted by DJ Z on 06/13/07
Filed under: News, Marketing/Merchandising Deals, Press Release, Record Labels
NEW YORK, NY-- Warner Music Group Corp. (NYSE: WMG) and Chris Lighty, founder and CEO of the artist management company Violator Management, today announced the formation of a new joint venture to be known as Brand Asset Group. The Group is designed to increase revenue by more aggressively managing artist brands from all genres and capitalize on the value of …
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Gucci Mane Inks With Asylum/Atlantic; Label Debut Due This Summer
Posted by DJ Z on 06/12/07
Filed under: News, Press Release, Record Labels
NEW YORK, NY-- Gucci Mane, the critically acclaimed underground rapper, has joined Asylum/Atlantic Records via a pact with his new label, So Icey and production company Czar Entertainment. The Atlanta-based artist's first album for the label, his third overall, is slated for release this summer. Among those featured on the new album are Pimp C, Rich Boy, and R&B group …
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Justin Timberlake Launches Tennman Records, Joint Venture With Interscope Records
Posted by DJ Z on 05/29/07
Filed under: Albums, News, Record Labels
LOS ANGELES, CA -- Multi-platinum four time Grammy Award-winning recording artist Justin Timberlake has launched Tennman Records, a joint venture with Interscope Records, it was announced today by Jimmy Iovine, Chairman, Interscope Geffen A&M. Mr. Timberlake will serve as Chairman and CEO of the new joint venture, which will be based in Los Angeles and will be distributed worldwide by …
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Black Hand Ent. Announces Management Deal With Foxy Brown
Posted by DJ Z on 05/23/07
Filed under: News, Press Release, Record Labels
New York, NY -- Black Hand Entertainment is proud to announce a management deal with Brooklyn bred, multi-platinum artist, Foxy Brown. Brown is currently putting the finishing touches on her fourth major label release entitled Black Roses. Foxy Brown is one of the most controversial female rapper of the decade, not only was she nominated for a Grammy, but also …
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TSOB Records Signs With Universal, Releases “The Sampler Album”
Posted by DJ Z on 05/23/07
Filed under: News, Press Release, Record Labels
New York, NY -- The Sound Of Brooklyn (TSOB) Records is a state-of-the-art recording studio and independent record label based in Brooklyn, New York. More than just simply another upstart independent record label, TSOB is the home to 5 artists and groups that represent 5 different genres of music. Setting it off is 2x Grammy Ballot Nominee …
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Master P Takes A Stand For Hip-Hop
Posted by DJ Z on 05/14/07
Filed under: Albums, News, Press Release, Record Labels
Los Angeles, CA -- Hip-hop artist and mogul Master P and son Romeo announced today the formation of a new record label, Take A Stand Records, with the mission of cleaning up both the image and lyrics of hip-hop music. The new label will represent artists that have pledged to be role models to both the music industry and music …
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Omillio Sparks Abandons Roc-A-Fella To Join Koch
Posted by DJ Z on 05/14/07
Filed under: News, Press Release, Record Labels
New York, NY -- On May 8th, Koch Records newest addition, Omillio Sparks announced on MTV Networks to Cipha Sounds that he has abandoned the opportunity to return to Roc-A-Fella Records and rejoin his original rap family State Property." Omillio is now choosing to, unite with the likes of Snoop Dogg, Jim Jones, DJ Khaled, and …
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Owner of Rap-A-Lot Records Accused in Lawsuit
Posted by DJ Z on 04/13/07
Filed under: News, Record Labels
HOUSTON, TX -- In a lawsuit filed today in Harris County state district court, Ronald "Ronnie" Bookman owner of 7303 Records and Studio 7303 claims he was savagely beaten in an assault ordered by competitor James Prince. Bookman alleges his beating was part of an ongoing effort by Mr. Prince and his Rap-A-Lot 2K Records, Inc. to snuff out Bookman's …
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