Hip Hop Album Releases for May 1: A Plus, Chingo Bling, Heavy D, Deejay OM



Chingo Bling - They Can't Deport Us All

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Super slow week but I don't mind. On an unrelated note, I decided to make this a multicultural week and feature two unique entities in hip hop, Chingo Bling and Deejay OM.

The following new releases are available from Amazon.



Deejay OM - Reheated Naan and Curry

A Plus - My Last Good Deed
The Best of Heavy D & The Boyz [Eco-Friendly Packaging]
Boondox - Punkinhed
Chingo Bling - They Can't Deport Us All
Deejay OM - Reheated Naan and Curry
Showtyme - Breakin Bread

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please see Hip Hop Albums @ netweed.


posted by Clyde at 3:58 PM

Hip Hop Album Releases for Apr. 24: Alchemist, Calle 13, Joel Ortiz, Kingspade, Lifesavas, Peder, Polyrhythm Addicts, Sa-Ra Creative Partners

Lifesavas - Gutterfly: The Original Soundtrack

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The following new releases are available from Amazon.

The Alchemist - Rapper's Best Friend
AWOL One & Factor - Only Death Can Kill You
Big Noyd - The Co-Defendants, Volume 1
Boot Camp Clik - Still for the People [Reissue]
Calle 13 - Residente o Visitante
Fastlife - Essential Underground Hip-Hop 3
Infinite Livez & Stade - Art Brut Fe de Yoot
Joel Ortiz - The Brick: Bodega Chronicles
Kingspade - P.T.B.
Lifesavas - Gutterfly: The Original Soundtrack
Peder - And He Just Pointed to the Sky
Polyrhythm Addicts - Break Glass...
Sa-Ra Creative Partners - The Hollywood Recordings
Spank Rock - Fabriclive.33
Snoop Dogg Presents - The Big Squeeze
Steve Austin - 800 LB Gorilla

For a database of upcoming and past releases with updates,
please see Hip Hop Albums.

posted by Clyde at 8:45 PM

Brother Ali - Uncle Sam Goddamn



via the rap up

posted by Clyde at 3:31 PM

ARTIST FREEDOM FORUM (HARLEM)

April 19, 2007

The International Artists Union (I.A.U) calls an open forum among artists, the public, and the press on Saturday April 21, 2007 at 12:00pm at Black Star Line Music and Video in Harlem (352 Lenox Ave. and 127th St). Panelists Jeru the Damaja, Steele of Smif-N-Wessun, Reggie Reg of the Legendary Crash Crew and more discuss artists gaining power in the music industry. The goal is to address the exploitation of artists and propagation of racist and sexist stereotypes and present a case for a legal artist union. Not only do recording artists lack the power to disseminate their music into the mainstream without permission they are persuaded with threats of becoming broke if it doesnt sound like whats already out on the airwaves.

The exploitation of artists has been standard practice in the record industry since the oligopoly of Sony, BMG, Universal, Warner and EMI has existed in America. In 2007, the issues are still late or no royalty payment, label piracy, and the usual breach of contract. However, today, with the young culture of Hip-Hop becoming so popular and politically vulnerable, it also includes artists being pressured to release the most violent, sexist, racist and stereotypical music possible.

Artists formally under Universals subsidiaries have admitted having been forced to either release the record labels type of music or become shelved forever. Retaliatory acts by music groups such as withholding the release of an artists album, recouping unspecified expenses from artists have become common practice in Hip-Hop.

The problem is the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) an association representing the interests of Sony, BMG, Universal, Warner, and EMI creates the standards and business practices for Americas music. Five companies own 90% of the music the public hears. This contradiction prevents many artists from being creative, artistic, or accurate. Historically, the only viable weapon for a worker or the public against an oligopoly or conglomerate is an organized workers union.

contact Terry Nakamura 917-940-8961 Icebergsift@Kickgame.com

posted by Clyde at 8:25 PM

Hip Hop Album Releases for Apr. 17: DJ Day, DJ Whookid, Eses, Haji Springer, J-Diggs, Juggaknotts, Lumidee, Miami, Too $hort, Young Bop





Lumidee - Unexpected

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The following new releases are available from Amazon.

Black Dynasty - Deep East Oakland [EP, Reissue]
DJ Day - The Day Before
DJ Whookid - G-Unit Radio Hitz
D-Moe & Telly Mac - Hype Mode
Eses - Street Poetry
Haji Springer - Hello Buddy
iCON the Mic King - Mike & The Fat Man LP
J-Diggs - Ghost Ridin' 101
J-Diggs - Me & My Cuddie
Juggaknots - Clear Blue Skies
K-Rino - Book Number 7
Lumidee - Unexpected
Mac Dre - Best of Mac Dammit and Friends
Mac Dre Presents - Thizz Nation, Vol. 13: Thizz Nation
Miami And The Nation of Thizzlam Part Two
Mr. Lil One - Southside Invasion
Paul Wall - Get Money, Stay True [Chopped & Screwed]
SLG Click - The Games Begun
Too $hort - Bible of a Pimp [2 CD, +DVD]
Young Bop - Handsome Ghetto
Young Gasz - Hype Music
Young Sicc - Spread The Word

For a database of upcoming and past releases with updates,
please see Hip Hop Albums.


posted by Clyde at 11:21 PM

Muslim Group Calls for Imus Advertiser, Guest Boycott

WASHINGTON, April 11 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Council on American- Islamic Relations (CAIR) today called on advertisers and guests to boycott Don Imus' radio program because of his long history of racist and bigoted comments.

In the latest controversy, Imus made racist and demeaning remarks about the Rutgers women's basketball team. He has since been suspended for a two- week period.

The Washington-based Islamic civil rights and advocacy group says Imus has repeatedly made racist and bigoted comments about African-Americans, Jews, Asians, and other minority groups.

In 2004, CAIR received an apology from MSNBC for anti-Arab/anti-Muslim remarks made on the "Imus in the Morning" program. In a segment commenting on the alleged execution of a wounded Iraqi by a U.S. Marine, a fictitious "Senior Military Affairs Advisor" to the program justified the killing by referring to a "booby-trapped raghead cadaver." Another "Imus" program referred to Palestinians as "stinking animals" and suggested that they all be killed.

SEE: MSNBC Apologizes for 'Imus' Remarks http://cair.com/default.asp?Page=articleView&id=1338&theType=NR

As early as 1985, Imus was forced to apologize for referring to Arabs as "goat-humping weasels." In a reference to the 2004 crash of an Iranian airliner that killed 43 passengers, Imus said, "When I hear stories like that, I think who cares." He then stated: "Too bad it wasn't full of Saudi Arabians."

In a statement, CAIR said:

"No advertiser who seeks customers, and no guest who wants to maintain his or her credibility, should have anything to do with a host who has such a long history of bigoted and racist comments. We all value the First Amendment right to free speech, but the listening and viewing public has no obligation to reward, or support those who reward the promotion of hatred and intolerance."

CAIR's statement is part of the group's ongoing "Hate Hurts America" campaign designed to counter hate speech on talk radio.

CAIR, America's largest Islamic civil liberties group, has 32 offices and chapters nationwide and in Canada. Its mission is to enhance the understanding of Islam, encourage dialogue, protect civil liberties, empower American Muslims, and build coalitions that promote justice and mutual understanding.

CONTACT: CAIR National Communications Director Ibrahim Hooper, 202-488-8787 or 202-744-7726, E-Mail: ihooper@cair.com; CAIR Communications Coordinator Rabiah Ahmed, 202-488-8787 or 202-439-1441, E-Mail: rahmed@cair.com; CAIR Communications Coordinator Amina Rubin, 202-488-8787, E-Mail: arubin@cair.com

Source: Council on American-Islamic Relations

CONTACT: Ibrahim Hooper, National Communications Director,
+1-202-488-8787 or +1-202-744-7726, ihooper@cair.com, or Rabiah Ahmed,
Communications Coordinator, +1-202-488-8787 or +1-202-439-1441,
rahmed@cair.com, or Amina Rubin, Communications Coordinator, +1-202-488-8787,
arubin@cair.com, all of CAIR

Web site: http://www.cair-net.org/
http://cair.com/

posted by Clyde at 10:18 PM

Hip Hop Album Releases for Apr. 10: Aqua Teen Hunger Force, Black Panther, Brother Ali, Busy Bee, Cap D, KJ-52, Mad Dog, Madlib, MC Frontalot





Aqua Teen Hunger Force Colon Movie Film for Theaters

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The following new releases are available from Amazon.

Black Panther - My Eternal Winter
Brother Ali - The Undisputed Truth
Busy Bee - Running Thangs [Reissue]
Cap D - Return of the Renegade
KJ-52 - The Yearbook
Mad Dog - The Next Chapter
Madlib & Peanut Butter Wolf - The Other Side: Los Angeles [CD/DVD]
Rappin' 4-Tay - That's What You Thought
Soundtrack - Aqua Teen Hunger Force Colon Movie Film for Theaters
Young Stunna - The Best of ME

Released 4/6:
MC Frontalot - Secrets From The Future

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posted by Clyde at 11:37 AM

Hip Hop Album Releases for Apr. 3: Butch Cassidy & Damizza, DJ Vadim, Juan Gotti, Lava House & Lil Boosie, Layzie Bone, Paul Wall, Run DMC, Timbaland





DJ Vadim - The Sound Catcher

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The following new releases are available from Amazon.

Butch Cassidy & Damizza - Back B4 You're Lonely
DJ Vadim - The Sound Catcher
Juan Gotti - Raza Ville
Knightowl - El Padrino
La Semilla Tour 2007 [Live]
Lava House & Lil Boosie - Ratchetified in Da Ghetto
Layzie Bone - Startin' from Scratch: How A Thug Was Born
Mista Madd - Still Standing
Mr. Pookie & Mr. Lucci - Dallas Crooks
Paul Wall - Get Money Stay True
Pettidee - The Greatest Stories Ever Told
Run DMC - Live at Montreux 2001
Thump Records - Latinos in Control
Timbaland - Timbaland Presents Shock Value
T-Squad - T-Squad
Wax Tailor - Hope & Sorrow

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please see Hip Hop Albums.


posted by Clyde at 9:01 PM