Sunday, November 29, 2009
Serius Jones - "Oh Baby" (Video)
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Serius Jones Video for "OH BABY" off his upcoming "Life is Serius" album.
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A Light Up Production: Directed & DP'd By: Lex Lewter & Dr.Woo, Executive Produced By: Mutaurwa Mapondera, Produced By: Darren Id-deen, Special EFX Bobby Yan. Special Thanks to Public School NYC and Lemar and Dauley
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Lamar Odom Reality Show with Khloe?! Newlywed Haters! Paparazzi Frenzy!? Lakers Beef?!
DJ Whoo Kid and special guest Angela Yee took a call today (Nov. 28) on Shade 45 from NBA star Lamar Odom to discuss his newlywed status, paparazzi frenzy, haters, the latest with his Lakers squad and more.Does Lamar still hang out in Queens? How does he deal with the paparazzi? Why did people hate on the wedding so much? Why did Whoo Kid end up hanging with Paris Hilton when he was looking for Lamar in L.A.? Would Lamar ever come and play for the Nets? Are rumors of internal beef with the Lakers team true? How was his first Thanksgiving with the Kardashian family?
Find out in this crazy interview on RadioPlanet.tv!!
50 Cent Talks Jay-Z Retort, Beanie Sigel, Eminem, Rick Ross, Diddy, AMA’s, Music Critics & More!
50 Cent visited Shade 45 today (Nov. 28) to speak with Whoo Kid about good reviews for Before I Self Destruct, the Beanie Sigel and Jay-Z beef, Eminem’s upcoming albums The Refill and Relapse 2, and more!How did 50 Cent feel about Jay-Z’s comment at the American Music Awards? What did he think about Jennifer Lopez‘ fall during her AMA performance? Will 50 and Eminem be working together on a track again soon? Did Rick Ross’s people really try to contact 50’s ex? Why wasn’t 50 Cent at Diddy’s party? Do kids want 50 to grow up?
Listen as DJ Whoo Kid, Nelson (The Gomez Brothers) and Reef chop it up with 50 Cent in this RadioPlanet.tv exclusive! (Note: interview ends at around 15:30)
Snoop Dogg Speaks on The Game Beef with 50 Cent, Detox, Divorce and Loyalty in the Rap Game
Snoop Dogg sat down at the Sirius studios today (Nov. 28) with DJ Whoo Kid to discuss anything and everything! Of course Snoop is promoting his new album Malice N Wonderland (in stores December 8), but there were so many other random topics in this interview!What does it take to be a boss? Why did Snoop go Bollywood? How hood did he get with Malice N Wonderland? What kind of music gets the ladies in bed? How does Snoop feel about T-Pain? Why does Snoop love Usher so much? Would he ever call the cops if a girl key*d his car? What advice does he have for 50 Cent’s camp?
He may not be a math wiz, but Snoop sure does know how to work the numbers!!! Watch this RadioPlanet.tv exclusive and get up on some pimpin’!
Chris Brown Dating?! Jay-Z Beef Real or Not?? Reality Chicks Smashing the Homies?!
A jovial Chris Brown called in to Shade 45 today (Nov. 28) to speak with DJ Whoo Kid and special guest Angela Yee about his upcoming album, Bad Girls Club dating rumors, where he’s at in his life and more.Why did he choose to put Cassie in his new video? Did he really call Jay-Z a cornball on Twitter? How does Chris feel about the fans reaction to his situation? What is his focus now? What can people expect from his new album Graffiti (coming December 8)? Did he really want to marry Natalie Nunn from Oxygen’s The Bad Girls Club?
Find out the answers in this RadioPlanet.tv exclusive!
KRS-ONE & BUCKSHOT's "Survival Skills" (Video)
KRS-ONE & BUCKSHOT debut the video for their title track, "SURVIVAL SKILLS," directed by Todd Angkasuwan. Follow the two legends through a maze of obstacles as they show what it takes to sustain longevity. Purchase their Survival Skills album at iTunes by clicking here
DJ Cosinus - RnB 2 HipHop Vol.9 hosted by Tydis
DJ Cosinus from Germany teamed up Tydis, who just signed with Trak Star Entertainment/ Hitz Committee / Jive Records, for his new mixtape "RnB 2 HipHop Vol.9". The mixtape features over 30 hot tracks from independent and major artists. And as always its 100% mixed!DJ Cosinus - RnB 2 HipHop Vol.9 hosted by Tydis
01. DJ Cosinus & Tydis - Intro
02. Tydis - Ridah
03. Iyaz - Replay
04. Serani ft. Chevy P - Chauffeur
05. The Game ft. Richie Wess - My B*tch
06. Monique Moy ft. T Hud - Mean Shoe Game
07. Pittsburgh Slim ft. Dirt Nasty - Popular With The Ladies
08. Mishon ft. Sean Garrett - Tell Me What It Is
09. Project Lionheart - Light Up The Darkness
10. C-Tru - Rock That Body
11. Flo Rida - Keep It Pouring
12. Lyrical Eye ft. Casely, Marka & Sway - Its Official
13. Beyonce ft. Nicki Minaj - Sweet Dreams (Remix)
14. Tydis - Right Round
15. David Guetta ft. Estelle & Fatman Scoop - One Love (Remix)
16. Karina Bradley - Dance Floor Diva
17. Illaj - Airplane
18. Tydis ft. Chingy - You Make Me Say
19. Machine Gun Kelly ft. Rock City - Leave Me Alone
20. Jigg - Loveshow
21. Tydis -24's
22. Ludacris ft. Shawnna – How Low
23. Tydis - Plenty Money
24. Betrell ft. Bun B - She Bad
25. Bobby V ft. OJ Da Juiceman - Party, Party, Party
26. Yung Ro ft. Tydis - Push It Back
27. Loochie ft. Young Cash - She's Perfect
28. Trigga T.R.I.G - Its About Time
29. Giovanni ft. Bigg Phill - Lights Off
30. Rob Gold - I've Been Searching
31. Yota - Baby Watch Me
32. Elephant Man ft. I-Shanwna - Take It
33. Jovi Rockwell - Killin Dem
34. Trina - Miami (Empire State Of Mind Remix)
35. Tydis - It Don't Matter
36. Atiba ft. Rihanna - So Hard (Remix)
37. Tydis - We Will Rock You
38. DJ Cosinus & Tydis - Outro
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Chaneblog: Hate
What's good everyone? I hope all is well. This blog is dedicated to the haters. I have gotten pretty far in regards to getting my music noticed, and its showing now I am starting to people I grew up with hating. One would think it would be the opposite and have people who don't know you hating, but life can be funny like that. Hate is an emotion that is fueled by lack of ambition towards acheiving your own goals, no matter big or small they may be. However, on the reverse of that, it also increases the momentum of those you are hating on. Its the cousin of ENVY, somebody told me and they're right. They wish they could be in your shoes. And you know what, they could. However, instead of moving foward, they rather hate on you. My new moniker is L.Chanes-the KING of NEW TALK. And my new talk word of the day is H-ING. Instead of giving the haters the satisfaction of saying the whole word, I shortened it for them. Check me out on facebook, become a fan! Lata!
Product - "Product of the Industry Mixtape Mixed by DJ Blaze"
Tracklisting:
1. 5 Star Chick (Remix)
2. I'm Good (Remix)
3. ...and I Love You (Remix)
4. Girls (Remix)
5. Run This Town (Remix)
6. Throw It in the Bag (Remix)
7. Something like a Big Deal (Remix)
8. M.O.R.E Boyz (Remix)
9. Restless
10. I Wonder (Remix)
11. When the Money Goes (Remix)
12. Must Be Love (Remix)
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**Exclusive Music** "Crime Wave Freestyle" - Stones (GALLIC WARS)
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"Crime Wave Freestyle" - Stones Link
David Blake, better known to many by his stage name, Stones was born July 31st 1988 in the Brownsville section of Brooklyn, New York. Stones is the cousin of Kenyatta Blake aka Buckshot who is a fellow Brooklyn emcee and Co-CEO of the extremely successful independent hip hop label, Duck Down Records. Stones has many monikers/ aliases such as, S.t., S.t.ones (Stack Them Ones), Rollin Stones, David Blake The Great, The Ressurection of Perfection, S.t. The Legend Before The Legacy and many more. Stones credits his extensive list of "a.k.a.'s" to Wu Tang who he is a big fan of and is known across the globe for having many aliases.
Rapping was a hobby Stones claims to have picked up from watching the Black moon frontman, Buckshot as well as many other emcees from Hip hop's "Golden era". “I use to just sit down and listen to Wu-Tang; particularly Meth all day to study how he would put words together and then formulate my own rhymes with that same structure until I got down the basics and started to develop my own style" sais Stones. When asked about Buckshot's influence on his career choice Stones had this to say, "Buck was the one that let me know it was real because I use to think rappers were some kind of super human’s beamed down from the sky [laughs] but, he was someone I actually saw in the flesh often and saw on T.V. too so that made me believe that I could do it too".
In 2006 Stones released his first mixtape entitled, “The new stone age” which was reportedly recieved well by critics but, unfortunately did not circulate too far outside of the tri-state area due to lack of promotion. However, since it's release in 2006 revamped versions of tracks featured on the original mixtape such as, "Get wit it" featuring Smoothe da Hustler and the remix to "BK rap" which features a "primo-like" intro that was mixed by Stones himself has recieved moderate success on numerous blogs and podcasts.
In 2009 Stones signed with the powerful Long Island, New York based Hip hop management company, Gallic Wars Mixtapes who boasts a diverse roster which features London based Pop/Hip hop group, Fresh as Tommi along with strong affiliations with industry insiders like Black Hand Entertainment and Former G-Unit A&R Sha Money XXL. Since his signing in January of '09 Stones has either been featured on or hosted every Gallic Wars mixtape released and speaks very highly of the company, often shoutin his new team out in and between verses. Stones and Gallic Wars has also announced they will be releasing the first installment to his highly anticipated mixtape series, "The Steppin Stone" in the fourth quarter of 2009. Shortly after signing with Gallic Wars Stones launched his official blog, "Stones Muzik" (www.stonesmuzik.com) which not only provides a platform for his music, videos and more but also showcases music and updates from all over the industry that Stones happens to be particularly fond of and wishes to share with his diverse audience of music lovers.
New Audio from Obie Trice "I Am" Taken From Upcoming Special Reserve LP
Returning with his first LP since his departure from Shady Records (where he was one of the label’s top selling artists), Obie Trice readies a new street LP, Special Reserve, which finds him collaborating solely with rising producer MoSS.Obie Trice's Special Reserve will be released on 12-15-09
DL Link to Obie Trice's "I Am"
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Danity Kane's D. Woods Releases Solo-Single & Video "Legalize Me"
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Platinum-recording artist, songwriter and actress, D. Woods, is truly a triple threat entertainer and is one of the entertainment industry’s quickest rising young stars. She became a familiar face on Diddy’s “Making the Band 3” which went on to create the five-member pop/R&B girl group sensation, Danity Kane. Their first self-titled album debuted in late 2006 at #1 on the Billboard charts selling 234,000 units in the first week and was eventually certified Platinum. Danity Kane’s sophomore album “Welcome to the Dollhouse” debuted in 2008 at #1 on the Billboard Charts, making Danity Kane the first female group to have two #1 debuts for their first and second albums. “Welcome To The Dollhouse” sold over 500,000 units and spawned the hit single ‘”Damaged,” which sold over 2 million digital downloads.On October 14, 2008, in one of MTV’s most-watched episodes, Danity Kane, much to the chagrin of their loyal fans, was disbanded and D. Woods left the group to embark on the next and greatest chapter of her career; as a solo-artist. No longer confined to a group-setting, D. Woods is free to exhibit her creative style and pop sensibilities through her recent distribution deal inked with Bonzi Records / Fontana (Universal Music Group).
D. Woods’ solo debut album, “My Favorite Color,” will be released on April 27, 2010 on her own label, Woodgrane Music in joint venture with Bonzi Records / Fontana (UMD), but before its release, she will be giving back to her fans with the release of “The Gray Area Experience” which features new and exclusive material released individually through iTunes. The first single will be “Legalize Me” which will be released on December 8, 2009.
D. Woods - "Legalize Me" (Official Video) from MOTIMEDIA on Vimeo.
DL link to MP3 for D. Woods "Legalize Me"
Friday, November 20, 2009
Kaze "Blowing in the Wind" (Video)
This is Kaze's latest video "Blowing in the Wind," produced by Erv Ford, from the First in Flight mixtape hosted by DJ Whoo Kid. Kaze is signed to SRC/Universal. Video directed by Rick Foy.
Miz "Feeling Myself" featuring Cash (Video)
This is the new video from Miz out of Louisville, Kentucky "Feeling Myself" featuring Ca$h. Miz is formerly of the pre-teen rap group Young Rydaz, and is solo now at age 18.
Bio and more info here, along with his video for "I Can Do You Better" ft. Chris Rich: http://www.tygereye.net/miz/
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Black Barbershop Health Outreach Program Celebrates Success, Screens Over 1,000 Men in L.A.
Los Angeles - When Dr. Bill J. Releford decided to positively impact the health and well being of African American men, he realized it was an extraordinary vision. Dr. Releford, his staff and over 230 volunteers demonstrated that real health care reform begins at home with the recent success of the Los Angeles Initiative of the Black Barbershop Health Outreach Program, (BBHOP). Targeting over 100 barbershops throughout Los Angeles County, Riverside County and the High Desert communities, the event took place on a recent Saturday in November."We have to begin to be more responsible for our own health. Relying solely on policy-makers to keep us healthy may not be a wise move. Real health reform beings in your house and not the White House," says Dr. Releford, a podiatric surgeon with over 20 years of preventing diabetes related amputations in high risk populations around the world, and the founder of The Diabetic Amputation Prevention (DAP) Foundation.
Compared to the general public, more African American men die prematurely from preventable diseases such as diabetes and hypertension. As a result, African American men have the lowest life expectancy of any group in the U.S. Dr. Releford keenly understood that in order to effectively address health care disparities in African American men he would have to go into black-owned barbershops. Since its inception in December 2007, the program has screened over 10,000 men in over 23 cities and 230 barbershops. Ultimately, the goal is to screen over 500,000 by the year 2012.
With over 1500 men screened recently in Los Angeles, the Black Barbershop Health Outreach Program impacted an audience of millions, spreading its message about the importance of health checkups as media tracked the day's event. Celebrities on hand for support for the BBHOP included national spokesperson, former Los Angeles Lakers Norm Nixon, the Whispers, Kim Coles and Montell Jordan. Event sponsors included a grant from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention and support from Vasamed, MyGlucoHealth, Andis Professional Clipper Company, Luster's SCurl Products, The County of Los Angeles, Sanofi Aventis, Charles Drew University of Medicine and Science, UCLA Health System, KJLH, L.A.Care Health Plan, Novo Nordisk, along with volunteers partnerships from Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., The Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., 100 Strong Black Men of Long Beach, Healthy Heritage Movement, Inc., United Nurses Association, and Kaiser Permanente Association of African American Professionals.
Founded by Dr. Bill J. Releford, D.P.M. the Black Barbershop Health Outreach Program seeks to empower African American men to better understand cardiovascular diseases and how to manage and prevent its complications. The program has a three prong strategy to its success: SCREEN, EDUCATE and REFER to the appropriate health care provider. The Black Barbershop Health Outreach Program has effectively addressed the health concerns of African American men in nearly 230 black owned barbershops around the country since December 2007. For additional go to http://www.BlackBarbershop.org.
Pictured from left to right (second photo): BBHOP spokesperson, former Los Angeles Laker Norm Nixon: Dr. Bill J. Releford, founder fo BBHOP; KJLH Radio personality, Adai Lamar and Los Angeles County Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas.
Photo Credits: WJ Cousins
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Artist Spotlight: Bekay
Thanks for stopping by Po Politickin. For our first question, can you tell the listeners a little bit about yourself? I'm Bekay, I rep Brooklyn to the fullest and hip-hop is my life.
How was it growing up in Brooklyn?
It was great. I actually miss being a youngster running around here. It made me the man I am today.
How would you describe your sound?
I would call it authentic. Most of the shit we hear nowadays is watered down bullshit, and my music defies that. It’s real music, that real people can relate to. I rap for the regular people out there which make up 99% of the world. I don’t rap for fantasy like most these other rappers. I want the listener t be able to relate to the words in each track.
How would you define the word “success”?
You say success, I answer "Happiness". Now getting there is another story. For me it would be to have as many ears as possible hear me. I want ears!!! I want the biggest megaphone on earth and to scream into it so the whole world could hear my voice. That's success. That would make me "happy"
What are your interest outside of music?
Football, beer, and chicks.
Where do you see your career five years from now?
Top 10 billboard with 15 dime chicks feeding me grapes on an isand somewhere. LOL. Who the fuck knows, I'm just tryin’ to live till tomorrow homey.
Who haven't you worked with yet that you would like to work with?
Primo and Nas
What advice would you give to aspiring rappers?
Find something else to do. Unless your ready to give your whole life to something, be lied to, have your ideas stripped and robbed, and then STILL END UP WITH NOTHING. If you're cool with that then keep tryin to make it in the game, lol. REAL TALK
Once again, thanks for stopping by Po Politickin. Any last words for the readers?
If you love real hip-hop and you miss that authentic sound that I believe our culture is lacking, GO COP HUNGER PAINS! It just feels good and takes you back to a time when hip-hop was creative, hard, fun, and real. Hit me on facebook "Bekay Artist" and follow me on twitter @TheRealBekay & MySpace & Myspace.com/bekay
Bekay Said Knock You Out!
Brooklyn's Own Bekay Presents His Follow-Up Video, 'Bloodsport," To His Long Awaited Album Hunger Pains Which Dropped This Week On Coalmine Records. The Track Is Produced By Shuko And Features DJ Dutchmaster On The Cuts. Directed by MonStar films, 'Bloodsport' Was Shot & Directed In The World Famous Gleason's Gym Which Was Once The Training Facility For Boxing Legends Muhammad Ali & Mike Tyson. The concept is a
spin off LL Cool J's "Momma Said Knock You Out."
Monday, November 16, 2009
Po Politickin: Ep 61: Jody Breeze
Welcome to another edition of Po Politickin. On today's show, we politick with the young gunner Jody Breeze. Jody stops by to explain the background behind his Young Jeezy diss record "Uptown". Past Po Politickin guest Roccett stops by to explain his recent departure from Young Jeezy's label Corporate Thug Entertainment and his latest track "Dear Jeezy Dear Meech".Backup Link
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Chaneblog: Reinventing Yourself
What's good everyone? I hope all is well. This blog is about staying ahead of the game, so you never have to play catch up. A lot of dudes in my hood say that I sound younger than I am. My age really is irrelevant because its just a number really. But basically its about listening to what's going on and putting your own twist on things creating a new way to look at things. A different perspective kinda. Don't get me wrong, I do listen to the radio from time to time just to get the climate of what's going on now. That's keeping up with the times. Also I isolate myself when I write to keep things fresh as well. Its about reinventing yourself. Sometimes that can kill you though, if what you started was based on a gimmick. Take for instance Nelly. He came at KRS-ONE sideways and his last project did virtually nothing. KRS-One is on several projects including his own as well as a collaborative effort with BuckShot. Biggup Brooklyn! He never started out as a gimmicky emcee and he has proved that he will be here for a long while. He's an emcee and not to mention a noted public speaker that gets good money for talking to students in college as well. Nelly tried to switch up the flow and do songs with Fergie and things didn't pan out. Nelly is by far wealthy, but nothing beats selling more records, the roar of the crowd, and also being well noted for what you do. We all know Nelly is no KRS-ONE, but he is a businessman. He has capitalized off of the Apple Bottoms clothing line, and even became a model for Sean John clothing. So in that right he did reinvent himself my making his body an asset that can be capitalized off of as well. I plan on making records that are diverse with as many artists as I can without compromising who I am. I am the new wave artist that will be combining a lil of the new, with a lil bit of what's been done before. A mesh of this music we all love called HipHop. Until next time people. Be safe and love life. Uno! Chanes!
"MEET MoSS" Eternia & MoSS - Road to Release EP#13 feat. DJ PREMIER, TERMANOLOGY & STATIK SELEKTAH
In Episode #13 the world is introduced to super-producer MoSS. Admittedly an elusive cat, MoSS appears w/ Eternia on FLOW 93.5 FM in Toronto to debut the world premiere of a song from "AT LAST". DJ Premier, Termanology & Statik Selektah speak on why MoSS is that dude, & MoSS gets excited over some banned vinyl from Chile. Just another day in the studio...
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
RadioPlanet.tv - Fat Joe Leans Back with DJ Whoo Kid?! 50 Cent is NOT Happy!
Fat Joe Leans Back with DJ Whoo Kid!?! 50 Cent is NOT Happy!! Friends Again?DJ Whoo Kid has crossed a lot of lines in the sand with his crazy antics, but this time 50 Cent has had it with him! Why is Whoo Kid hanging with Fat Joe like this? We’re confused!
Friday, November 6, 2009
Fly as I can be: Juelz Santana
Juelz Santana has lived a charm life by hip-hop terms. He came up under the tutelage of Cam’ron and Jim Jones, signed his first album deal with Def Jam records and has sold almost 2 million albums in total.But all isn’t perfect in the wide world of Juelz Santana. Over the last year and half he’s gone through enough drama to make a lesser emcee fold it up and head home. Internet rumors of turmoil in his crew, Cam’ron claiming to have sold his contract and shake-ups at his label are some of the drama that has followed Juelz like twitter.
But Juelz isn’t your average the artists. A businessman in his own right, he’s taking all the rumors and side talk in stride. He’s currently preparing his third album “Born to Loose, Bred to Win” Juelz talks about his new album, his realtionship with his former crew and having Chris Brown on his new single
Tell me about the new album “Born to Loose, Bread to Win”
Juelz Santana: I’m gearing up. I’m getting warmed up right now. “Born to Loose, Bred to Win” will be the album. We‘re about to shoot the video for “Back to the Crib” I got another record called, “Mixing up the Medicine”. I got an amazing record with Lil Wayne.
I’m not going to do the drop the single and come out in 2 months thing. That’s what the label has to understand. I just ready to go. I just did a record for Banks album. I’m going to be on peoples ass. I just did a record for Mariah. I’m about to be on every single. Watch. I’m on niggas ass right now.
When you first broke on the scene you did it through mixtapes. Are you going to hit the underground again with another mixtape?
I got “The Reagan Era” which is the mixtape. I feel like my mixtape is going to be like an album. I’m probably going to drop 2 mixtapes before I drop the official album. I’m all about the feeling. I feel like as long as I aint out the loop and I aint gone to the point where you’re not hearing nothing from me, then I’m good. I’m going drop the album when its right. I just did a record with Lloyd Banks that’s for his album. I just did some stuff for Mariah Carey. You’re about to hear me on everything in a minute.
Cam’ron was talking about selling your contract and how the Dipset is over. What’s good with you and Cam?
Juelz Santana: I have no problem with Cam. Cam gave me the chance of a lifetime. He brought me into the game and I’ll never take that away from him. But as much as he’s did for me, I’ve over-paid my dues. I know it was love when it was genuine. I wish Cam the best and deep down I know he wishes me the best. I don’t have a sour taste in my mouth about it. We’re still Dipset for life.
Talk about your new single with Chris Brown?
Juelz Santana: Chris is my dude. He’s always been my man despite whatever he’s gone through. I had got a beat from Polow (the Don) and it had a reference of a hook on it. And soon as I heard it I heard Chris on it. And like I said before, despite whatever he’s been through before hand, it never effected my decision. This is my dude and I was gonna reach out to my dude. We shot out to Orlando the next day and we just put it down
That was actually my next question. Was it hard getting the feature passed through Def Jam?
Juelz Santana: I aint going front there were a couple of different people who had opinions. But at the end of the day, I’m my own boss. I’m a partner with Def Jam. LA Reid respects me. My project has nothing to do with anybody else’s project so at the end of the day I’m going do what has to be done. What happened or didn’t happened, it didn’t matter. I informed people in the building that I was going make the move. And I don’t mean it in now certain way when I say, ‘it is what it is” If another artists that’s up there wanted to make a move, but they couldn’t say nothing. I know Rhianna is a Def Jam artists. At the end of the day, this is how I feed my family. It cant be about holding grudges. If so, no one would work with anyone in the industry. There’s always going to be somebody who’s not going to like someone. Someone has to be that person who bridges the gap.
Follow Juelz Santana at twitter.com/realjuelzsantana and look out for the album “Born to Loose, Bred to Win” coming soon on Def Jam records
Mehka Editor and Chief, http://www.lastwordonline.com "Sit back, relax and think...lastwordonline.com Street Work Ent "Stay out tha STREETS" Invisible Man Mgmt "The background playaz"
Can We See You: Invisible Man Media
Things have changed. The music industry has moved more towards new media as traditional methods seem to be fading away. Bloggers have become as influential as Dj’s and A&R’s and fans, artists and label execs alike are starting to stand up and pay attention to the power of the internet.Very few know how to really navigate the information super high-way like founder of Invisible Man Media, Mehka. The music editor of wordonthestreetsmag.com, Mehka has been a presence on the internet since 2003.
“In 03 I started my own website called lastwordonline.com. Back then, there we’re a lot of websites popping up but only a few of them were actually good. I hope lastwordonline.com was one of the few that were good,” jokes Mehka
Initially starting lastwordonline as a way to get his work known to the hip-hop world, it turned into something different as time went on. “At first, I used it like a monthly resume. My goal was to get into XXL and the Source, but I didn’t know how to get their attention. So I started to go get my own stories, interview artists and post them online. Before you knew it, I started getting attention from labels and artists, as well as magazines.”
Featuring hip-hop heavyweights like The Lox, Trina, Jim Jones, B.G., and more, Mehka began to build a reliable network of industry contacts. Before he knew it, he was one of the go to journalists in hip-hop. He would go on to pen stories for XXL, Slam, The Connex List, Rolling Out newspaper and has worked on projects for The Dirty Awards and Hip-Hop Film Festival.
But like everything else in hip-hop, evolving with the culture was necessary. “Now, everyone is online so its harder to get your work seen as a writer. Its like everyone has a blog. I realized that I had to do something else if I really wanted to stay in the industry.
In comes Invisible Man Media. Using his expertise in the new media he decided to build a publicity and marketing company that could assist labels major and indie labels build their buzz and brand their names and products using the internet.
“I realized that most labels and artists don’t really know how to use the internet. Everything is geared towards the internet right now so to not know how to use it or manipulate it for your benefit can slow down your growth.”
Press Releases, bio’s, story placements, interview preparation, EPK’s, and marketing plans. Mehka and his Invisible Man Media team go hard to make sure their clients reach their full potential.
“Our overall goal to make your name bigger without having to have a major label budget.”
Contact Mehka and Invisible Man Media at invisiblemanmgmt@gmail.com for any questions or inquiries and follow them at twitter.com/invisible media
Thursday, November 5, 2009
Po Politickin Ep 60: Dr. Bill Releford
Welcome to another edition of Po Politickin. On today's show, we politick with Dr. Bill Releford. Dr. Releford discusses the Black Barbershop Health Outreach Program; a initiative to screen 500,000 African American Men for Diabetes and High Blood Pressure by 2012.
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Artist Spotlight: Bloodsport
Today we politick with Philly rapper Bloodsport (Starrblazz Records/Fontana/Universal), Bloodsport discusses his love for the 1988 movie classic "Bloodsport", his scared straight music, and the importance of self-education.Check on Bloodsport at www.myspace.com/iambloodsport
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