Lupe Fiasco Governor's Island, New York Performance With Videos And Photos

Satuday September 19 on Governor's Island.







Photos and other video posted:
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The LupE.N.D. Blog
Sixty 4 Harmony

(video courtesy of TheSkilled1 and OGhiphopdotCom)

E1 Music Names Alan Grunblatt President

(via press release)

NEW YORK, NY--(Marketwire - July 13, 2009) - E1 Music today announced that Alan Grunblatt, long-time General Manager and Executive Vice President of E1 Music (formerly KOCH Records), has been promoted to President, Rock and Urban. Grunblatt replaces Bob Frank, who is leaving the company to pursue other opportunities.

"We thank Bob for his many contributions over ten years of dedicated service," said E1 Music Chief Executive Officer Michael Koch.

"We also congratulate Alan on his new role. He has been a loyal executive and a true rainmaker for us for ten years, and I am very pleased to announce his promotion to President," added Koch.

Grunblatt will report directly to Koch. His responsibilities have also been expanded to include oversight of the rock genre for E1 Music. As such, Scott Givens, VP of Metal, will now report to Grunblatt.

E1 also announced today the promotion of Michael Healy to Executive VP and General Manager of E1 Music. He was formerly EVP for Finance and Operations.

"Michael Healy has demonstrated an extraordinary capacity for running things smoothly in the face of the stormiest conditions, and we are pleased to have his steady hand helping to guide the E1 Music ship," said Koch.

Chuck Mitchell, VP of Jazz and Adult Music, will now oversee Susan DelGiorno, GM of E1 Classics, and Hugh Fordin, President of DRG Records. Chuck Mitchell will report to Koch as well.

Kid Cudi: Paper Magazine Sound's Like Paper New York City concert performance posted

Held at South Street Seaport in New York City Friday June 26. The concert also featured Chester French and Gym Class Heroes.

Kid Cudi is preparing for his first full length release 'Man On The Moon: The End of Day' out August 25 on Universal/Fool's Gold





Check out the photos from the concert:
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Fabolous: Loso plays with live band at B.B. King's New York

Fabolous is working hard to promote his upcoming release 'Loso's Way' out July 25 as he is seen here performing at B.B. King's in New York City June 24.

Check out the photos from the performance here

Twista promotes upcoming release in New York City

Chicago mainstay Twista performed recently at Suzie Wongs in Chelsea New York Wednesday June 17. Also seen here doing a some cross promotion with EA Sports Fight Night Round 4 as well. Does Twista believe in branding and cross promotion? That would be a YES.





Check out the photos of Twista spotted in New York here

Twista "Category 5' out July 14 on Get Money Gang/EMI

(video courtesy of AllTheParties.com)

LMFAO gets the party rocking in NYC

Sky Blu and Redfoo of LMFAO made a pit stop in NYC at the Gramercy Theatre Thursday June 18 for their "Party Rock Tour" and by the looks of things the party continued on stage.





Check out the photos HERE

LMFAO "Party Rock" is slated to drop on July 7.

Hip Hop's Greatest MCs touch down in New York

This represents the 2nd installment of the Hip Hop Legends Concert Series that took place at the B.B.King Blues Club & Grill in New York on Wednesday June 17 organized by Funkmaster Flex. The line-up represented a who's who in hip hop which included MC Lyte, KRS1, Lord Finesse, Buckshot, Black Moon, Smif-n-Wessun, Nice & Smooth, Joe Ski Love, Raekwon and more. Luminaries indeed.

Here's a taste of what went down.







Check out the photos from the event
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Check out first hand account from the show HERE
(courtesy of Ming-Tzu of Grandgood)

Black Eyed Peas and Target join forces for the E.N.D. and also release party photos

Target Released a Special Deluxe Version of The Black Eyed Peas' New Album, The E.N.D on June 9 Featuring Exclusive Songs, Remixed Hits and Exclusive Enhanced Video Content

Reaffirming its commitment to providing guests exclusive content at a great value, Target is partnering with three time GRAMMY® award winning group The Black Eyed Peas on their new collection The E.N.D, which stands for "The Energy Never Dies." A deluxe version of the album, available only at Target and Target.com, includes four exclusive songs, six exclusive remixed hits and exclusive video content. The special collection will be available at all Target stores nationwide and Target.com beginning June 9.

"Working with Target to provide this deluxe version of our new album has allowed us to do something special for our fans after years of support," said will.i.am of The Black Eyed Peas. "We were really excited to get back into the studio to record the new songs, plus remix some of our favorite tunes for Target, and hope everyone enjoys this exclusive version. Remember The Energy Never Dies and this is only the beginning."

"We are excited to add The Black Eyed Peas to a tremendous line up of music's biggest and brightest stars who have partnered exclusively with Target," said Mark Schindele, senior vice president, merchandising, Target. "Offering the deluxe version of The E.N.D. provides our guests with special content that can only be found at Target."

Check out the photos of last night's release party held at Griffin in New York City:
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Patrick McMullan

Pleasure P promotes his latest release in Queens New York

And the ladies love it. Ed Lover from Power 105.1 can also be seen in the video.
Pleasure P signing his latest release 'The Introduction of Marcus Cooper' at Hall of Fame Music Stop in Southside Jamaica Queens New York on June 9 street date.





'The Introduction of Marcus Cooper' out now on Atlantic Records/Bluestar.

Havoc from Mobb Deep and Infamous Crew perform Berlin Germany

Infamous crew invaded Berlin Germany's Dot Club taking their 'Free Prodigy' movement overseas May 31.

Mos Def and Talib Kweli at the Nokia Theatre Times Square NYC performance posted

Together again for one of the year's most anticipated performances from these hip hop titans. Saturday May 30 at the Nokia Theatre NYC Times Square.


Black Star in full effect.


*update* Guest at this show included Jean Grae, Corey Smyth, DJ Honda, Damon Dash, Fonworth Bentley, DJ Spinna and Talib's new wife DJ Eque.

LL Cool J knocks them out at the Grammy Celebration NYC

Presented by T-Mobile at Terminal 5 New York City May 28.
"Flava In Your Ear" remix

Busta Rhymes & friends party at YRB 'How You Rock It 3' NYC

The night's festivites took place at the M2 Lounge in New York City May 19 for the street date release of Busta Rhymes's 'B.O.M.B.S.' or aka 'Back On My Bullsh*t.'
Guest included Missy Elliott, Soulja Boy, Raekwon, Miri Ben Ari, DJ Enuff, O'neal McKnight & DJ Cassidy.

LIVE From YRB's "How You Rock It" NYC Party! from the.LIFE Files on Vimeo.

Busta Rhymes Myspace release party at Santos NYC (video)

From the Busta showcase at Santos Night Club in NYC May 18.
Busta Rhymes 'Back On My Bullsh*t' out now on Universal/Motown Records

A&R Power Summit Urban Producers Panel 2009

Attention R&B and Hip Hop artists, musicians and producers, check out the recent A & R Power Summit hosted on by Urban Threshold in NYC May 2nd & 3rd.

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Chrisette Michele Album Release party (video)

At Club Mansion aka M2 Ultra Lounge in New York City. Besides the honored host Chrisette, Ginuwine, DJ Envy, Day26 and Dawn Richard were also in attendance.



Congrats to Chrisette this week on her number #1 album 'Epiphany.'

Boyz II Men In Concert At B.B. Kings (video)

Boyz II Men perform 'On Bended Knee' At B.B. Kings in NYC May 8th.