Eric Benet is back! Upcoming album, ‘The One’, kicks off with the new single and video, “Real Love”

February 3, 2012 by MusicThread  
Filed under Featured, R&B, Stories

Eric Benet is back!  Upcoming album, The One, kicks off with the new single and video, “Real Love”

With The One, Eric’s 6th studio album, he knows
“Real Love” always stands the tests of time.

The One will be available online and in stores Spring 2012

Also, don’t forget to tune into the GRAMMY Awards Sunday, February 12th
to see if Eric will take home the
Best Traditional R&B Performance Award for “Sometimes I Cry”!

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Woman Thou Art Loosed: On the 7th Day in theaters 4/13 | New Synopsis & Trailer Inside!

February 1, 2012 by MusicThread  
Filed under Featured, Press, Stories

T.D. Jakes presents a Neema Barnette film, Woman Thou Art Loosed: On the 7th Day starring Blair Underwood and Sharon Leal in theaters April 13!

Updated synopsis and trailer below.

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KE$HA ft. LIL WAYNE, ANDRE 3000, WIZ KHALIFA, T.I. - Get Sleazier

February 1, 2012 by Jabari Oliver  
Filed under Featured, Hip Hop, Pop, Stories

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If you haven’t heard this banger, then you have been sleeping under a rock! Ke$ha back doors her hit song with a sleek star studded remix that features Wiz Khalifa, T.I., Lil’ Wayne, and Andre 3000 (recently featured on Beyonce’s hit radio single “Party”). Read more

BIG SEAN “Keep It Gee” ft. 2 Chainz | @BigSean @2chainz

January 19, 2012 by MusicThread  
Filed under Hip Hop, Press, Stories

Set to be featured on Kanye West’s upcoming compilation album this spring, Big Sean releases a new single entitled “Keep It Gee” which features Atlanta rapper 2 Chainz. Read more

Brand Your Music: The FINAL Brand Entry

November 29, 2011 by Saqqara Grant  
Filed under Featured, Stories

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Brand Your Music started in February of this year under the direction of myself and Jabari Oliver, the wonderful Editor of this site. Over these months, Jabari and I have worked tirelessly to give you the best content we could put together. I would like to take this time to publicly acknowledge his role in Brand Your Music and thank him for his work on this column. Read more

Brand Your Music: Interview Series with Bags the Boss

November 17, 2011 by Saqqara Grant  
Filed under Hip Hop, Interviews, Stories

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new-imageWith the recent release of his latest project “The Audacity of Hope” inspired by President Barack Obama, Bags the Boss, the freshmen emcee from Queens, New York is taking listeners on an entertaining journey of feel good music in a time where real hip hop comes with the stigma of needing old school substance. Read more

Brand Your Music: Brand Transition (Can’t Stop, Won’t Stop)

November 15, 2011 by Saqqara Grant  
Filed under Music, Stories

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Good brands don’t die, they simply transition. In order for you to know how to transition your brand you must look at three brand essentials. 1) The motivation or inspiration for your brand 2) The initial goals for your brand and 3) The goals you’ve been able to accomplish for your brand. Read more

Brand Your Music: Interview Series with Tech N9ne

November 10, 2011 by Saqqara Grant  
Filed under Featured, Hip Hop, Interviews, Music, Stories

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tech-n9neCurrently on tour, the Kansas City King, Tech N9ne, hits the road less taken on THE LOST CITIES TOUR. One of the hardest touring artists in the game, Tech N9ne hops back on the bus to share his music with the fans. Read more

Brand Your Music: Effective Brand Planning

November 8, 2011 by Saqqara Grant  
Filed under Music, Stories

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You’ve decided to put out a new EP. You’ve completely conceptualized the album from songwriting style to production and even dreamed up the artwork. The goal is to have the album out by your next birthday so you can begin to promote it. You work on songs for the EP, pick the top 5 of your overall work and begin post-production (mixing, mastering, duplication, etc.). Now you’re finished and the EP is ready for official release by your camp. How do you effectively plan a brand marketing strategy that will result in the greatest exposure for your music? Good question, here are some steps to consider. Read more

MIXTAPE: Raheem DeVaughn - Freedom Fighter

November 4, 2011 by MusicThread  
Filed under R&B, Stories

Raheem DeVaughn
Freedom Fighter
Available Online NOW
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He is the voice of people who have an informed perspective. The Grammy Nominated self proclaimed neo soul r&b hippie rockstar, Raheem Devaughn, understands that progress requires the ability to be fearless. Read more

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