Hip Hop Albums Leak to Internet
Associated artist: The Roots
Source: HipHopDX

"The Roots and Pharrell’s albums leak to the Internet, Kool G Rap inks a deal with a west coast indy label, and more." FULL STORY

posted July 14, 2006 at 12:00:00 AM Antibalas, Crown City Performing At NE Kingdom Fest
Associated artist: Crown City Rockers
Source: Jambase

"On Friday and Saturday August 4&5, a plethora of diverse musical acts will come together in the soul of Vermont’s storied Northeast Kingdom for the 4th Annual Northeast Kingdom Music Festival." FULL STORY

posted July 12, 2006 at 12:00:00 AM Biggie's Family Wants to Expand Suit against LA
Associated artist: The Notorious B.I.G.
Source: Billboard

"The family of Notorious B.I.G. has asked a judge for permission to expand its wrongful-death lawsuit against the city of Los Angeles, contending police Officer Rafael Perez was on duty at Petersen Automotive Museum the night of the killing." FULL STORY

posted July 12, 2006 at 12:00:00 AM The Roots On Tour with New Album Out August
Associated artist: The Roots
Source: Jive Magazine

"The Roots have long been known as the hardest working band in hip-hop, spending hundreds of days on the road doing shows across the country. Be sure to catch them on their latest trek when they hit your area..." FULL STORY

posted July 10, 2006 at 12:00:00 AM Bumbershoot & Le Ann Rimes News
Associated artist: A Tribe Called Quest
Source: Billboard

"Blondie, Spoon, New Pornographers, Steve Miller Band, the Thermals, the Bellrays, As I Lay Dying and Copeland are among the final additions to the lineup for the 2006 Bumbershoot Music & Arts Festival. As previously reported, the event will be held Sept. 2-4 at the Seattle Center." FULL STORY

posted July 10, 2006 at 12:00:00 AM Wu-Tang Clan Together Again For Summer Tour
Associated artist: Wu-Tang Clan
Source: liveDaily

"Wu-Tang Clan, which reunited earlier this year for an East Coast tour, will spend next month hitting venues throughout the US." FULL STORY

posted July 10, 2006 at 12:00:00 AM Wu-Tang Clan Bring It Back Together For Summer Tour
Associated artist: Wu-Tang Clan
Source: MTV

"Group will pay tribute to late ODB at two Rock the Bells shows." FULL STORY

posted July 10, 2006 at 12:00:00 AM Bone Thugs Recording To New Albums
Associated artist: Bone Thugs-N-Harmony
Source: AllHipHop

"The album is the first release from the group as a trio and will be followed by a separate, Swizz Beatz produced album currently in production for Interscope Records." FULL STORY

posted July 7, 2006 at 12:00:00 AM The idea of this theme mixtape is as original as they come by
Associated artist: Common
Source: Rap Reviews

"There IS some chemistry between the people of the backpack and the people of the thug, but I doubt it is enough to get them to cross town to do some mixing." FULL STORY

posted July 6, 2006 at 12:00:00 AM Wu-Tang Produces Musta Killa's New Album
Associated artist: Wu-Tang Clan
Source: Billboard

"Wu-Tang Clan member Masta Killa will on Aug. 8 issue his sophomore album, "Made in Brooklyn," via Nature Sounds. The set features appearances from the entire Wu-Tang Clan, including RZA, Ghostface Killah, Raekwon and Method Man. MF Doom, Pete Rock and PF Cuttin are among the album's producers." FULL STORY

posted July 6, 2006 at 12:00:00 AM