Red Cafe Signs With Bad Boy Interscope Officially Announced Preps 'Red October' New Album

via the press release

SANTA MONICA, Calif., May 5 -- BAD BOY/INTERSCOPE RECORDS announced today the signing of rapper Red Cafe to their new label partnership which was cemented late last year. Red Cafe is preparing for the release of his debut album, Red October. His current single, "I'm Ill" features Fabolous and is produced by hot newcomer Boi-1da (Drake's "Best I Ever Had," "Forever" and "Over," and Eminem's new single "Not Afraid"). The video, directed by Edwin Decena, has jumped to the #9 spot today on BET's 106th & Park.

Red October will be co-executive produced by Diddy and Akon. "I'm so excited. I've got the best of both worlds," stated Red Cafe. "Diddy representing the streets and Akon bringing a worldly perspective to the project."

"Today, I can officially announce the signing of Red Cafe to the Bad Boy/Interscope family. Red's lyrical skill and passion is unique," says Sean "Diddy" Combs. "Red's raw talent brings a new sound and fresh perspective from the streets. I look forward to him sharing his talent with the world."

I Love NY Hip-Hop Concert With Juelz Santana, Red Cafe, Maino, Fabolous And More Show Recap

via XXL

The Big Apple was in full effect last night (Monday, March 22), at the “I Love NY Hip-Hop” concert at B.B. King Blues Club. Juelz Santana, Maino and Red Café graced the stage to a packed the house, despite a rainy night.

The show started with DJ Envy and DJ Self warming up the sold out crowed before Red Café took the stage around 11 p.m. The Flatbush-bred MC recited his current hits, “Hottest In The Hood and “I’m Ill.” Red shocked fans by bringing out fellow Brooklyn rapper Fabolous, who performed to some of his classic records, as well as “Body Ya” off of his latest DJ Drama hosted mixtape There is no Competition 2: The Funeral Service. Before Fab exited the stage, DJ Self played his “Swag Surfin” remix which found Juelz and Maino joining RC and Loso onstage together to perform the song live for the first time.

BK was definitely in the building as Maino screamed “Where Brooklyn At?” The Hustle Hard artist reminded the fans that he’s unstoppable, as he rhymed along to some of his tracks off of his mixtapes before getting into his hits like “Hi Hater,” “Million Bucks,” and “All Of The Above” off of his debut album If Tomorrow Comes…

A little after midnight, Santana took the stage to close out the show. The Harlemite took it back to the old Dipset era by performing his verses to “Hey Ma,” “Oh Boy,” and “Dipset Anthem.” Juelz showed the crowed that he’s “What The Game’s Been Missing” by performing some of his solo tracks like “Oh Yes,” “Shottas,” “Clockwork” and “Make It Work For You” off of his last album. The Skull Gang leader ended the show by performing “Harlem Forever,” “Back To The Crib” and “Beamer, Benz, Or Bentley.”

Also, read Birth Place Mag's concert review here:
Birth Place Mag - I Love NY Hip Hop Concert

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(video courtesy of hottest in the hood, / bossplayatv / iDOit4TV)

Kwame: Producer's New Upcoming Music Projects For 2010

Multi-platinum selling producer Kwame is best known for producing Lloyd Banks' break-out single "On Fire" and Will Smith's international smash "Switch," as well as successfully producing & contributing to records selling over 30 million copies worldwide. In 2010, Kwame is coming out swinging, working on projects with Keyshia Cole, Nicki Minaj, Maino, Red Cafe, and Short Dawg of Young Money.

Aside from production, Kwame will unveil his new boutique music group, Make Noise, featuring his debut artist, Beyond Belief from Rockaway, Queens. Be sure to check out Beyond Belief's new Kwame-produced single "Bigger Checks" featuring Bad Boy recording artist Red Cafe, available on iTunes now.

For more info about Kwame and his Make Noise website here:
Make Noise Live

Fabolous BET Live! 106 & Park Concert Tour In NYC

Friday January 8, the BET Live! 106 & Park Concert Tour hits the Gramercy Theater in New York City with Pretty Ricky, Mario and headliner Fabolous.

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Red Cafe & DJ Envy Live In Tokyo

Live in Tokyo September 23, 2009 on their recent tour of the Land of the Rising Sun.

This Is 50 Fest Interview Footage With 50 Cent, Juelz Santana, Jim Jones and Red Cafe

Backstage at This is 50 Fest Governor's Island NYC Saturday October 3.

(video courtesy of 50 Cent)

Red Cafe Performs "Hottest In The Hood" at This Is 50 Fest Governor's Island NYC

This Is 50 Fest Governor's Island NYC Saturday October 3.

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G-Unit And D-Block Show Unity at This Is 50 Fest

It all took place on Governor's Island NYC Saturday October 3 for the Hot 97 and This Is 50 Fest. At one time at odds with one another, G-Unit and D-Block are now breaking bread for the first time. Seen here, 50 Cent, Jadakiss, Sheek Louch with Red Cafe, Maino, Cory Gunz, Lloyd Banks et al from backstage with cameras rolling to catch hip hop history in the making.

(video courtesy of chefboyardeeG)

Red Cafe at the Harlem Lanes (video)

Red Cafe spotted at Harlem Lanes May 16.
'The Shakedown' coming soon on Bad Boy/Konvict.