http://www.djbooth.net/index/news Hip Hop News en Copyright 2008 2008-05-09T17:00:00-05:00 http://www.djbooth.net/index/news/koch-set-to-release-skillz-million-dollar-0508081/ New York, NY -- KOCH Records announces the release of Million Dollar Backpack, the new album by renowned Virginia lyricist Skillz on July 8th, 2008. Million Dollar Backpack is Skillz’ first new album of all new material since 2005’s Confessions of a Ghost Writer. The album features guest appearances by Common, Kweli, Freeway and The Roots, and finds Skillz rapping mostly about the reality in which he lives. KOCH Records General Manager Alan Grunblatt comments, “Skillz … 2008-05-08T05:03:00-05:00 http://www.djbooth.net/index/news/ti-reveals-paper-trail-new-album-out-august-12-0507081/ New York, NY -- Grand Hustle/Atlantic recording artist T.I. has unveiled early details of his much-anticipated new album, "PAPER TRAIL." The follow-up to 2007's RIAA platinum-certified "T.I. vs T.I.P." will arrive in stores and at all digital retailers on August 12th. The multiple Grammy Award-winning rap superstar recently gave fans their first taste of "PAPER TRAIL" with the online premiere of "No Matter What." The track -- produced by Danjahandz (Timbaland, 50 Cent, Mariah Carey, Danity … 2008-05-07T21:55:00-05:00 http://www.djbooth.net/index/news/rza-to-release-long-awaited-0505081/ New York, NY -- RZA’s much beloved character Bobby Digital returns this summer with Digi Snacks, a brand new studio album via KOCH Records. Digi Snacks will be out in July of 2008. The Bobby Digital character was introduced some ten years ago with the release of In Stereo and went underground seven years ago after the release of Digital Bullet. To date, Bobby Digital releases have sold a combined 1 million units. "This world wasn't … 2008-05-05T20:47:00-05:00 http://www.djbooth.net/index/news/lupe-fiascos-the-cool-earns-riaa-gold-certification-04280811/ New York, NY -- "LUPE FIASCO'S THE COOL," the chart-topping second album from 1st & 15th/Atlantic recording artist Lupe Fiasco, has been certified gold by the RIAA for sales exceeding 500,000. The critically acclaimed album -- which features the hit singles, "Superstar (Feat. Matthew Santos)" and "Hip-Hop Saved My Life (Feat. Nikki Jean)" -- debuted on Billboard's "Top Rap Albums" chart at #1 upon its December 2007 release, and remained in the peak position for nine … 2008-04-28T14:24:00-05:00 http://www.djbooth.net/index/news/spring-brings-jay-z-and-mary-j-to-chicago-0428081/ By Brian "Z" Zisook They dubbed it the “Heart of the City Tour,” but they could just as easily have titled it “The Endless Hits Tour.” Saturday evening, the longevity of two iconic artists, Jay-Z and Mary J. Blige, was on full display for the first of two sold-out dates at the United Center in Chicago. With a combined total of over 70 million albums sold worldwide, their co-headlining bill is without a doubt one of … 2008-04-28T04:00:00-05:00 http://www.djbooth.net/index/news/rapper-baby-d-held-on-gun-chagres-set-to-drop-album-0425081/ New York, NY – KOCH Records/Big Oomp Records recording artist Baby D is being held without bond in Ohio on federal charges for allegedly trafficking cocaine. Baby D vehemently disputes these allegations. He is being held in the Butler County Jail which also houses people held on federal charges). Baby D was arrested in Dayton, Ohio on March 26, 2008 and continues to be held without bail. He also has three pending assault charges in Tennessee … 2008-04-25T17:20:00-05:00 http://www.djbooth.net/index/news/busta-rhymes-shoots-video-with-0423086/ Los Angeles, CA -- Last week, Busta Rhymes was joined by Linkin Park at the video shoot for his forthcoming single, "We Made It." The song will appear on Rhymes' upcoming studio album, "Blessed," which will be released via Aftermath/Interscope on July 15. Below you will find shots from the video shoot. 2008-04-23T21:53:00-05:00 http://www.djbooth.net/index/news/rap-a-lot-releases-best-of-scarface-0423081/ Houston, TX -- Rap-A-Lot Records has released 20 years worth of classic Scarface material on "Best of Scarface." The album is in stores now. Below you will find the cover and track listing. TRACK LISTING: 1.INTRO 2.MR.SCARFACE 3.MURDER BY REASON OF INSANITY 4.BODY SNATCHER 5.DIARY OF A MADMAN 6.INTERLUDE 7.MONEY AND THE POWER 8. GOOD GIRL GONE BAD 9. LETTIN EM KNOW 10.THE WALL 11.YOU DON'T HEAR ME THOUGH 12.DYING WITH YOUR BOOTS ON 13.NOW I … 2008-04-23T21:45:00-05:00 http://www.djbooth.net/index/news/shawty-lo-to-release-controversial-0423085/ Atlanta, GA -- The Raw Report Presents Shawty Lo- The Real Bankhead Story, one of the hottest and most controversial DVD's on the market, will be available exclusively at f.y.e. stores on April 29th. The DVD, which shows the D4L Records/Asylum recording artist at his Atlanta studio, backstage at his shows and in his element on Bankhead, the neighborhood in which he claims the title as "King". Despite the controversy that has surrounded him, Shawty Lo … 2008-04-23T21:38:00-05:00 http://www.djbooth.net/index/news/solange-knowles-to-release-new-0422084/ New York, NY -- Talented singer, songwriter, artist, and entrepreneur, Solange Knowles AKA SoL-AngeL, is ready to set the world on fire with a sound that is sure to breathe life into a sometimes stagnant music scene. With her sophomore set, SoL-AngeL and The Hadley Street Dreams, on her new label home of Geffen Records through Music World Entertainment, Solange takes us through a walk in yesteryear with an uber modern twist. SoL-AngeL and The Hadley … 2008-04-23T21:35:00-05:00