Common’s New Book Out Tomorrow; Signing Events Scheduled NYC, L.A., Chicago And More

A chance to meet hip hop artist, actor and now author Common, as he promotes his new book One Day It’ll All Make Sense. If you are lucky enough to live near these cities to get your own personal copy signed by Lonnie himself will surely be a treat.

Where: Simon & Schuster Book Signing – Diversity Council
1230 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10020
When: Wednesday, September 14 12:45PM – 2:00PM

Where: ALOUD LA Public Library LA Public Library – Mark Taper Auditorium (soldout)
630 W. Fifth St., Los Angeles, CA 90071
When: Friday, September 16 7:00PM

Where: Barnes & Noble Book Signing
210 Americana Way, Glendale, CA 91210
When: Monday, September 19 7:00PM

Where: Macy’s Book Signing
111 North State Street, Chicago, IL 60602
When: Tuesday, September 20 12:00PM – 2:00PM

Where: Barnes & Noble – Depaul
1 E. Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, IL 60604
When: Tuesday, September 20 5:45PM – 8:00PM

Where: University of Illinois
601 East John Street, Champaign, IL 61820
When: Wednesday, September 21 5:30PM

Where: Saint Louis University
221 N. Grand Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63103
When: Thursday, September 22 6:00PM

Ludacris Signs With New Talent Agency

Look for multi-media hip-hop star Chris “Ludacris” Bridges to sign with Creative Artists Agency for representation in all areas. The three-time Grammy winner has sold more than 15 million albums in the U.S. and 20 million worldwide, and starred in such movies as the Oscar-winning Crash. He also owns the label Disturbing Tha Peace Recordings with his partners Chaka Zulu and Jeff Dixon, distributed by IDJ.

(article courtesy of Hits Daily Double)

Maino: In-store signing and release party photos, video posted

To support the release of If Tomorrow Comes..., Maino and his fans showed support for one another at a in-store signing July 2 at SOS DJ Specialty Shop located in the Bronx New York hosted by Funkmaster Flex.



The day before the in-store signing, Maino held a album release party for his latest effort at Prime in New York City with special guests Wyclef and Red Cafe in attendance.

Check out the photos from the party here



Maino "If Tomorrow Comes..." out now on Atlantic Records/Hustle Hard

(video courtesy of Posse TV)

Keri Hilson: In-Store signing at Wet Seal Beverly Center LA

While taking a short afternoon break from the Keyshia Cole tour, Keri did an artist signing at the Wet Seal Beverly Center store in Los Angeles Wednesday June 17, promoting both her latest release 'In A Perfect World' and the Wet Seal 'Urban Vibe' clothing line.





Keri Hilson artist signing photos:
Getty Images
Wire Image
Film Magic

Keri Hilson 'In A Perfect World' in stores now.

(video courtesy of HipHollywood)

Sacramento's Brotha Lynch Hung signs with Strange Music

When Dave Weiner, Vice President of Strange Music West, first heard BROTHA LYNCH HUNG's certified Gold classic Season of da Siccness (1995), he was blown away. The man responsible for signing Master P to Priority Records in the mid-'90s, as well as orchestrating the joint venture that Tech N9ne and Strange Music entered into with JCOR, now has the honor of bringing BROTHA LYNCH to the Strange Music family.

Strange Music is already one of the most successful independent music labels in the world - in 2008, its flagship artist, Tech N9ne, SoundScanned over one million units, making him one of the most successful independent Hip-Hop artists in history.

LYNCH and Tech N9ne are far from strangers. LYNCH is familiar to Tech fans due to his standout verse on "My World" from Tech's Everready album (2006); Tech appeared on "187 on a Hook" from LYNCH's Blocc Movement (2001).

"There's an incredible synergy," states Weiner. "Every Tech fan knows that verse ["My World"] and is wondering what's going on with LYNCH." Fans need wonder no more, as Brotha Lynch Hung emerges as the newest Strange Music artist.

Like each member of the Strange Music label, LYNCH lives by a similarly intense, do-or-die, work ethic. Almost every year since his 1993 debut, 24 Deep, the Sacramento native has released a CD. An impressive feat considering he has never been affiliated with a major label.

Hailed by Monterey County's The Herald as "one of the most original and influential Northern Cali rap artists out there," LYNCH has maintained a loyal fan base over the years. He entertains with twisted humor, grim tales and a delivery that rides the beat with both a rapid-fire intensity and smooth soulful flow. He's seen hard times – the death of his mother, label deals gone wrong, drugs, despair – yet his lyrics are infused with a will to survive and a passion for life that override the dark corners of his mind.

Since releasing Lynch by Inch in 2003, LYNCH has maintained his visibility through mixtapes, yet fans have been waiting for a full-length album. You've been warned: LYNCH is currently working on Dinner and a Movie, his latest CD, slated to be released later this year.

"BROTHA LYNCH fits in with Strange, ideally, it couldn't be better," states Weiner. "It makes all the sense in the world. His talent and abilities are incredible."
(from press release)