Brand Your Music: Interview Series with Peta Parka
July 28, 2011 by Saqqara Grant
Filed under Hip Hop, Interviews, Music, Stories
Hailing from Sacramento, CA, Peta Parka is definitely making a name for himself as one of the West Coasts emerging paradigm talent. Currently, collaborating with multi-platinum producer Mario “Chocolate” Johnson, Slim the Mobster (Aftermath) and Keef G the Bum (Krazie Bones Thugline), Parka is set to release a slew of new solo projects Early Christmas, Ya Moms Favorite, Parka 4 President, and Ghettoblaster throughout the end of 2011 into 2012. Read more
Brand Your Music: What’s In It For Me?
July 26, 2011 by Saqqara Grant
Filed under Music, Stories
I read an article recently that discussed the way in which one popular social media site chooses its brand partners. We at Brand Your Music have discussed the benefits of brand partnerships, but this article shed a whole new light on the importance of brand partnerships. Read more
Jay-Z and Kanye West release “Otis” from Watch the Throne album
July 22, 2011 by Jabari Oliver
Filed under Hip Hop, Press, Stories
On Tuesday, HOT 97’s DJ Funkmaster Flex premiered Jay-Z and Kanye West’s “Otis” track and shortly after it instantly leaked online causing twitter timelines to jam. Read more
Darkchild Presents: Lil Playy, Toya, Ace Primo “I’m On One (Remix)” | “Birthday Dress” Music Video
July 22, 2011 by MusicThread
Filed under Hip Hop
AUDIO: TOYA FEAT. LIL PLAYY & ACE PRIMO “I’M ON ONE (REMIX)”
Rodney “Darkchild” Jerkins is building up an impressive roster of young talent! Houston’s finest Lil Playy joins forces with his Darkchild teammates Toya and Ace Primo for the “I’m On One (Remix)”!
Grammy nominated & ASCAP Award winning songwriter who penned the “My Chick Bad” hook is the latest breakout rapper on the scene!
Brand Your Music: Interview Series with Writing 4 My Life
July 21, 2011 by Saqqara Grant
Filed under Hip Hop, Interviews, Stories
Welcome to the world of Archie the Messenger & Lyrical the Lyricist aka Writing 4 My Life. W4ML views writing as an art form which elicits the most powerful and passionate feelings one can muster. Whether through song, poetry, performance, theatre, or fiction, writing unifies the people and tells the untold stories. Read more
Brand Your Music: Brand Content
July 19, 2011 by Saqqara Grant
Filed under Music, Stories
As an artist, when you think of content, your first mind probably goes to musical content. How many songs you have recorded? How many songs you have yet to record? Etc, etc. Read more
Listen to CS1 “Its Summertime” from their upcoming EP “Like Theres No Tomorrow”
July 18, 2011 by MusicThread
Filed under Hip Hop
CS1
“Its Summertime”
From Their Debut EP
“Like Theres No Tomorrow”
Produced by: Corian “Mr Jackson” Jackson
Artist Link Entertainement
“Its Summertime” Download
Z Share: http://www.zshare.net/audio/92327520704117ed/
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Funktastic 8-Piece Collective KIDS THESE DAYS Serve Up Quality Jams on ‘Hard Times’ EP
July 17, 2011 by MusicThread
Filed under Hip Hop, Jazz, Press, Stories
Chi-Town’s Funktastic 8-Piece Collective KIDS THESE DAYS Serve Up Quality Jams on ‘Hard Times’ EP Available on iTunes
Lollapalooza & Otawa Blues Fest Tour Dates
“Kids These Days’ diverse sound means fans of Jack Johnson, Sharon Jones, The Roots or Norah Jones can all find distinct parts of the group’s tracks to rally around. Check out their [music] so we don’t have to say “I told you so” later.” - MTV Buzzworthy
“Sharp lyrics, swinging urban blues and jazz rhythms, and street-smart hip-hop, packing enough power in an EP to make other fledgling artists envious…. Kids These Days should be a name on your radar.” - Consequence of Sound Read more
Go “Inside the Reactor” with JUNO REACTOR (Remix album out 7/12)
July 17, 2011 by MusicThread
Filed under Press
Go “Inside the Reactor” with JUNO REACTOR (Remix album out 7/12) Read more
CHROMEO Announces ‘When The Night Falls’ + New Tour Dates + Remix EP
July 17, 2011 by MusicThread
Filed under Dance/Electronica, Pop, Press
July 17, 2011 by MusicThread
Filed under Dance/Electronica, Pop, Press
CHROMEO ANNOUNCES “WHEN THE NIGHT FALLS” NEW TOUR DATES AND REMIX EP
Mayer Hawthorne to Support & Breakbot Added on Select Dates
“When the Night Falls” Featuring Solange Knowles Gets the Remix Treatment From Hercules & Love Affair, BREAKBOT, Lifelike and a Cover Version From Mayer Hawthorne
Chromeo, the electrofunk duo credited for some of the decade’s most addicting pop songs and memorable live performances, is announcing a string of 34 new Fall tour dates, aptly titled the Night Falls Tour, in addition to their many upcoming festival appearances throughout the globe this year. Read more
