Block Starz Music Website Tops Jay-Z’s Roc Nation In U.S.
November 7, 2011 by MusicThread
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Block Starz Music Website Tops Jay-Z’s Roc Nation In U.S.
The official website for German-American digital label Block Starz Music LLC, www.blockstarzmusic.com, is now the most popular urban label domain in the United States. Read more
Brand Your Music: Brand Singularity vs Multi-Brand
September 13, 2011 by Saqqara Grant
Filed under Music, Stories
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Being good at just one thing isn’t bad for your brand just ask Lil’ Wayne. The Young Money capo was able to move 964,000 copies of his “Carter IV” in its first week. How is Wayne able to sell so many records in a recession and in an industry where piracy runs rampant? 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
Jay-Z’s Roc Nation Buys Block Starz Music
April 1, 2011 by MusicThread
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JAY-Z’S ROC NATION BUYS BLOCK STARZ MUSIC
For Immediate Release (April 1, 2011) – Rapper/entrepreneur Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter continues to expand his $450 million empire with the announcement his Roc Nation, www.rocnation.com, will acquire German-American netlabel Block Starz Music LLC Read more
Jay-Z & Kanye West release exclusive track “HAM” from their upcoming album
January 12, 2011 by MusicThread
Filed under Featured, Hip Hop
Jay-Z and Kanye West bless us with an exclusive track “HAM” produced by up and coming Atlanta producer Lex Luger Read more
TEENA MARIE REACTION - GAMBLE & HUFF, legendary R&B, Sound of Philadelphia pioneers
December 26, 2010 by MusicThread
Filed under Press, R&B
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 26, 2010
JOINT STATEMENT FROM KENNETH GAMBLE & LEON HUFF
(Legendary R&B Pioneers, architects of the Sound of Philadelphia, Rock and Roll Hall of Famers)
ON THE PASSING OF GRAMMY NOMINATED R&B SINGER TEENA MARIE
PHILADELPHIA — “We’re shocked and deeply saddened by the sudden loss of Teena Marie. She was one of the most memorable, soulful and unique R&B vocalists to come out of Motown. We send or condolences to Teena’s family, the entire Motown family and of course, our dear friend Berry Gordy.” Read more
Celph Titled and Buckwild – Nineteen Ninety Now album review
December 21, 2010 by Jabari Oliver
Filed under Featured, Hip Hop, Reviews
By: Jabari Oliver
In a time where Hip-Hop has evolved to the mainstream and is no longer mainly the voice of the voiceless Read more
Kanye releases “THE JOY” on the next edition of his G.O.O.D. Friday release
October 30, 2010 by Jabari Oliver
Filed under Featured, Hip Hop, Press, Stories
Kanye West releases yet another classic on a new edition of his G.O.O.D. Friday releases. “The Joy” features production from hip-hop beat legend Pete Rock. Offering lyrical genius along with Kanye, is none other than Jay-Z Read more
Kanye West exhibits the evolution of music on his new controversial album cover and surrounds himself with GOOD music
Kanye West sparks up more controversy as the world contemplates the release of his new album in which he says took him 5000 hours to make. Read more
The wonderful sounds of SuperBowl 44
The New Orleans Saints march to victory over the Indianapolis Colts in this year’s Superbowl. The big game was held in Miami and featured some great music from well-known artists. Read more
