Thursday, August 20, 2009

DJ Kayslay To Release 'More Than Just A DJ' October 13th, 2009



(via press release)

DJ Kayslay, legendary DJ, magazine owner, mixtape master, is set to release his new album, "More Than Just a DJ," on October 13th, 2009 on E1 Music.

The album features Plies, Busta Rhymes, Jim Jones, Bun-B, 50 Cent, OJ Da Juiceman, Drake, Juelz Santana, Joell Ortiz, Raekwon, Ghostface Killah, and many, many more.

The first single, "Blockstars" featuring Plies, Jim Jones, Busta Rhymes & Ray J is hitting radio now. A second single, "Thug Luv" featuring Maino, Papoose, Red Café and Ray J will follow.

DJ Kay Slay says, "There is a lot of talk about bringing New York hip hop back. I was a part of the birth of our culture, and my new album does not disappoint. 'More Than Just a DJ' is bringing real hip hop back!!"

DJ KAYSLAY aka THE DRAMA KING embodies real hip hop. A graffiti legend in the '70s, and later THE King of all mixtapes with his "Streetsweepers" series, respect on the streets for Kayslay is second to none. Slay also works like no other to bring together some of the biggest names in Hip-Hop and pairing them with some of today's hottest producers. As the official "Drama King," he was the first DJ to break landmark battles over the past decade including serving as referee for the now legendary Jay-Z vs. Nas battle and the brutal Ja Rule vs. 50 Cent war on the airwaves. Rappers consider Kayslay the go-to DJ to entrust their hottest battle raps with. "The Street Sweepers, Vol. 1" and "The Street Sweepers Vol. 2: The Pain From The Game" (released in 2003 and 2004 respectively) have together sold over 350,000 copies. Kayslay is also the #1 DJ on New York's premier hip hop radio station, Hot 97.

DJ Kayslay's new album "MORE THAN JUST A DJ" will be a fall release must have for hip-hop fanatics.

Wednesday, August 19, 2009

Kat Deluna and Music Producer Red One Report From The Studio In Stockholm, Sweden



Music producer Red One explains Kat Deluna's massive following outside of the USA and how they're taking a new approach to Kat's latest project 'Inside Out'.

Kat Deluna "Inside Out" on Motown/Universal is scheduled to be released before the end of 2009.

Who, What, Where Weekly Photo Links 8/19



From LA to Tokyo to around the world, Who, What, Where is a new Wednesday weekly feature with all the photos links set up for you to browse and see what the in crowd is up to.

Monday August 10, 2009

Ciroc Party at Mr. West in NYC with Mario, DJ Clue and others:
Film Magic

Jay-Z host 10th Anniversary Rocawear Party in NYC at Rocawear showroom with Rihanna, Jay-Z, Spike Lee and others:
Film Magic
Wire Image

Keri Hilson performs at Club Womb in Tokyo, Japan:
Wire Image
Getty Images

Tuesday August 11, 2009

R&B Artist Jill Scott attends Blues Babe Foundation event in Philadelphia, PA:
Star Traks Photo

Wednesday August 12, 2009

Warner Music Group Executive Kevin Liles Engagement Party at Soho Grand Hotel with Jay-Z, Gayle King and others:
Wire Image

New York Area DJ Mel Debarge celebrates his birthday at Hotel on Rivington NYC with DJ Cassidy, Swizz Beatz and others:
Wire Image
Getty Images

Thug Twinz Album Launch Party at Area Niteclub in Hollywood, CA with Layzie Bone of Bone Thugs N Harmony and others:
Wire Image

Reggae artist Matisyahu performs in Sydney, Australia:
Getty Images

Tursday August 13, 2009

Gym Class Heroes perform at Riverbank State Park in NYC:
Film Magic

Rakim performs at Highline Ballroom in NYC:
Getty Images
Wire Image

Heineken Red Star at Ibiza in Washington, DC with Ludacris, Melanie Fiona and others:
Wire Image

Black Eyed Peas Will.I.Am and Young Money/Decadence artist Tyga At Playhouse Nightclub in Hollywood, CA:
PR Photos - Tyga
PR Photos - Will.I.Am

Rev Run of Run DMC signs his new book at Boarders in LA, CA:
Getty Images

Friday August 14, 2009

Flo Rida performing on NBC's Today Show at Rockefeller Center NYC:
WENN Photo
Getty Images

Saturday August 15, 2009

Louis Vuitton 'Heroes At Home' Party Manhasset, NY with
LL Cool J and Ashanti:
Rex Features
Patrick McMullan

Fresh Fest Concert at the Nokia in LA with Slick Rick, Naughty By Nature, DJ Quik and others:
Wire Image

Lil Kim performs at Palais Club 4 in Cannes France and strolls around in France:
Rex Features - Palais Club 4
Rex Features - St.Tropez

India Arie and John Legend Concert at MANN Music Center in Philidelphia, PA:
Rex Features
Star Traks Photo 1
Star Traks Photo 2

Monday August 17, 2009

UK Rapper Tinchy Stryder signing his new CD at HMV Manchester, UK:
Wire Image
WENN Photo

Tuesday August 18, 2009

Reggae/Dancehall artist Sean Paul performs at Highline Ballroom in NYC:
Film Magic

Don Cannon: DJ And Music Producer Celebrates Birthday Video And Photos Posted



Atlanta DJ and music producer Don Cannon recently celebrated his birthday in Atlanta at the Velvet Room Sunday August 9 and at Luckie on Wednesday August 5.

Rich Girl, Bobby V, music producer Drumma Boy and T.I.'s manager Jason Geter made a stop at the Luckie party, while Too Short and Lil Scrappy enjoyed the festivies at the Velvet Room. DJ Infamous worked the Serato at both parties.

I'm sure the Don Cannon tag (Cannon, Cannon, Cannon) was heard at least once through out the night.

Check out the party photos here:
Ozone Magazine - Velvet Room
ATL Pics - Luckie

Tuesday, August 18, 2009

Slaughterhouse First Week Expected Sales At 22K *correction*



Preliminary numbers via hits daily double, which tallys sales before Nielsen Soundscan officially publishes their numbers each Wednesday.

**edit** It's official, Slaughterhouse - Self Titled does 18K on Nielsen Soundscan first full week sales.

Lil Wayne Cancels 2 Canadian Tour Dates



According to the Canadian music website Canoe, Lil Wayne has canceled his 2 shows in Vancouver and Edmonton August 17 and 18 because of an undisclosed illness?

Read here:
Canoe - Lil Wayne cancels 2 Cdn. shows

In a related instance, Lil Wayne canceled his European tour earlier this Summer.

Read here:
Hooked On That - Lil Wayne is forced to postpone pending European Summer tour

Well, either way the America's Most Wanted Tour with Lil Wayne and others forges on...in the U.S.A.:

August 20 - Denver, CO Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre
August 22 - Houston, TX Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
August 23 - Dallas, TX Superpages.com Center
August 24 - Kansas City, MO Starlight Theatre
August 27 - Darien Center, NY Darien Lake Theme Park Resort
August 28 - Noblesville, IN Verizon Wireless Music Center
August 29 - Tinley Park, IL First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre
August 30 - Clarkston, MI DTE Energy Music Theatre
September 1 - Saint Paul, MN Xcel Energy Center
September 2 - Milwaukee, WI Marcus Amphitheater
September 3 - Cincinnati, OH PNC Pavilion At Riverbend
September 4 - Charlotte, NC Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre
September 6 - Sunrise, FL BankAtlantic Center

Interview With Jay Ellis A&R At Rap-A-Lot



Production Market Place recently interviewed Jay Ellis A&R At Rap-A-Lot. Rap-A-Lot is the record label that put Houston, Texas on the hip hop map with artist like the Geto Boys, Scarface, Devin the Dude and UGK's Bun B and the late Pimp C.

Jay Ellis gives us the music industry insider's track with this insightful interview.

PMP: Give us some background info on yourself:

Jay Ellis: I'm from Houston Texas and I started off as a rapper for 10 years before I got to my current position as an A&R for Rap-A-Lot. I went to school at the Tuskegee Institute in Alabama and getting a degree in business allowed me to see that the business side was a little more important than the artistry. When I came back to Houston I hooked up with Anzel Jennings the Director of A&R at Rap-A-Lot who suggested I would do better on the business side than the music side so I took his advice and I've been doing this A&R thing for about 3 years now.

Read the complete interview here:
Jay Ellis - Production Market Place