Talib Kweli sets to release Gutter Rainbows
December 15, 2010 by MusicThread
Filed under Featured, Hip Hop, Press
Talib Kweli
Gutter Rainbows Album Out January 25th, 2011 on Javotti Media/3D
Digital-Only in North America / All Formats in the rest of the world
On Reflection Eternal’s 2000 album “Train of Thought,” Talib Kweli challenged fans, and himself, to “do what comes naturally.” Read more
Mind Body Soul - A Diabetes Fundraiser with Phife, Talib Kweli, Ghostface and Jay Electronica
January 21, 2010 by MusicThread
Filed under Press
MIND BODY SOUL - Diabetes Fundraiser
phife, ghostface killah, talib kweli, jay electronica and more
Brooklyn, NY
January 20th, 2010
As 2010 comes into full-swing, ‘health and wellness’ is on the mind of millions - and here in New York, artist’s and activists have come together to launch a concert series in support this common cause
The Heavy Sound, an eclectic music collective, consisting of world-class artists, celebrity deejays and top musicians, present to you - MIND BODY SOUL- A benefit concert to raise awareness of Diabetes.
Taking place at 8pm on Wednesday, January 20th, 2010, at the new Knitting Factory. A historic venue, known for its intimate setting centered around great live performances. The Heavy Sound founder, creative guru Moon Mehta, has chosen the Knitting Factory, located in Brooklyn’s hip Williamsburg District at 361 Metropolitan Avenue as the location for his special event.
Actor, Michael Rapaport, will join as host. In addition to his many motion-picture and television network appearances, Rapaport will be attending this year’s Tribeca Film Festival to preview his breakthrough documentary film about the legendary rap group, A Tribe Called Quest. Rapaport is thrilled to be invited as host for this noble cause.
Joining Mr. Rapaport, as our Guest of Honor will be, Mr. Malik Isaac Taylor best known as ‘Phife Dawg’ from A Tribe Called Quest. Having been affected by diabetes himself, Phife recently had to undergo a bout with the disease and receive a long-awaited kidney transplant this past year. Other celebrities having to battle similar circumstances, are NBA all stars Sean Elliot and Alonzo Mourning. Phife will be appearing for the first time in New York since this successful surgery, exclusively to attend this event.
Universal Motown artist, Consequence will be there to perform songs from his new album, with additional performance by break-out artist, Jay Electronica, and special guest performances to, include Talib Kweli, Ghostface Killah, Grand Puba, and others.
The evenings musical-styling will be brought to you by deejay, D-Lyfe. D-Lyfe has performed with many reputable artists such as, Mariah Carey, Janet Jackson, Notorious B.I.G., just to name a few. Special guest deejays scheduled to appear include DJ Premier and Static Selektah.
Diabetes, is a condition affecting families in the number of over 235 million people across 7 continents. You can make a difference. Tell a friend, and join us. It will be a fun and inspiring evening with a series of performing artists of epic proportion, for a global cause.
Contacts:
RSVP & Guestlist –> rsvp@theheavysound.com —
Artists & Performers contact: Khalil Moses - litro@tmo.blackberry.net —
Press & Media contact: Ben-David Fenwick - bdfenwick@gmail.com
Event Sponsorships contact: mindbodysoulbenefit@gmail.com
Questions & Contributions contact: mindbodysoulbenefit@gmail.com
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For more Info on Diabetes visit: www.diabetes.org and www.dlife.com
Door & Venue info visit: www.knittingfactory.com
Supporting Partners:
AriZona Bev. Co. - http://www.drinkarizona.com
OkayPlayer - www.okayplayer.com
Mpire Creative - design@mpirecreative.com
Creative Control - www.creativecontrol.com
Brooklyn Bodega - www.brooklynbodega.com
Norah Jones new album The Fall available Nov 17
October 29, 2009 by MusicThread
Filed under Featured, Jazz, Stories
Multiple Grammy Award-winning singer and songwriter Norah Jones will release The Fall, her fourth studio album on Blue Note Records on November 17, 2009. Read more
KRS-ONE & BUCKSHOT “Survival Skills” In Stores Now
September 17, 2009 by MusicThread
Filed under Hip Hop, Press
Hip hop luminaries KRS-One and Buckshot, arguably two of the genres most prolific emcees have come together to give fans a collaborative album, Survival Skills, in stores today on Duck Down Records. Boasting guest appearances from Mary J. Blige, Slug (Atmosphere), K’NAAN, Talib Kweli, Pharoahe Monch, Melanie Fiona, Naledge (Kidz In The Hall), Sean Price, Smif N Wessun, Immortal Technique, Bounty Killer, and Rock of Heltah Skeltah, and production from the likes of Havoc of Mobb Deep, 9th Wonder, Black Milk, ILL MIND, Marco Polo, Nottz, Moss and Coptic amongst others, KRS-One and Buckshot have created an album that is socially responsible, lyrically sharp and sonically banging. Read more
Pac Div releases The Official Pac Div Online Basketball Game
August 31, 2009 by MusicThread
Filed under Hip Hop, Stories
In celebration of their new mixtape, Pac Div is announcing the official “Church League Champions” online video game
Players can choose to play as Pac Div group members Mibbs, Like, or BeYoung, testing their ability in timed free throw and 3-pointer competitions while listening to tracks from the group’s mixtape “Church League Champions”. This very addictive new game is embeddable for blogs and social network profiles. Read more
Universal Motown’s Pac Div Release Long Awaited Mixtape
July 17, 2009 by MusicThread
Filed under Featured, Hip Hop, Stories
As Hip Hop attempts to regain its definition, fans have already defined it with Southern California trio, Pac Div. The group consists of brothers, Like and Mibbs, along with longtime friend BeYoung. The three came together in high school. While new talents strayed towards microwave music that trades quantity for quality, Pac Div crafted an original sound into a timeless sound influenced by the golden era of hip hop. Read more
