Indie or rap News

Indie Source Abroad, LLC will be launching two new lines for brands Verdette and Dirt and Diamonds. Never before released photo's of the lines they will be showing in Las Vegas on 2/13/2012- 2/15/2012 at the Magic Marketplace at Mandalay Bay.

Ohio MC Copywrite releases new album God Save The King on 30th April 2012 featuring many of the biggest hip hop & rap names in the UK and USA today.

Video premiers first song from forthcoming album titled ‘The World Outside’

On Feb. 9, 2012, William j. Barry released his 2nd novel, Sebastian and the Afterlife Book II-Agents of the Reaper. The series explores the eternal question of what lies beyond this life. Barry’s answer is entertaining and refreshingly unique.

Actor and internet celebrity America Young partners with 8 Sided Films on Quantum Theory, a sci-fi heist comedy. Back-to-basics plan includes basing production value on performance and stagecraft, and leveraging fan support for platform release.

The En Sound Music Awards, one of Gospel's most recognized awards events of its kind, will be heading to the Porter Sanford III Performing Arts Center in the city of Decatur, GA

Artist management company, MTS Management joins both the Independent Country Music Association and the European Country Music Association, while filing an application for membership with the Academy of Country Music.

Shy Low's self titled debut album has been released by Fluttery Records. Virginia's Shy, Low has released a six track album which is highly recommended to Mogwai, Sigur Ros, Explosions In Sky, Godspeed You! Black Emeror, Sigur Ros fans

Formed as a high-quality, low cost alternative to typical music video studios, Wisdom Video Productions is geared towards the Indie musician who wishes to expand their portfolio and music presence with a custom created High-Def (HD) music video.

Former Ruff Ryder member Yung Wun signed to New Creation Records has a New Hit Single FIRE GREEN That's Got the DJ's talking. The tremendous feedback on FIRE GREEN has the media buzzing. There is talks of a college tour to start during the spring.

Musical mastermind behind the controversial early 90's band Green Jelly, guitarist/producer CJ Buscaglia releases a new album, Green Jello On My Face Again.

Bigger Than Godzilla - New album from BAZERK for worldwide release with Musik and Film on label, Cinderella Records

New Single “Take You Shopping” Features Mystery Rap Superstar.A percentage of the proceeds from the single “A Christmas Story” will be donated to UNICEF

Native Baltimorian Hip Hop Artist JaWan Cool Launches his first EP with smash hit “Pushin” featuring E-Bone.

Mama's Dirty Li'l Secret, the soul-punk trio from Brooklyn, spread the holiday Sexy with a cover of the classic "My Favorite Things."

47 year old fat white guy raps to pay his bills. Laid Off Bob needs cash and money to pay off his mortgage - I am begging for money. Bob was laid off from a huge company that makes Billions.

“Guilty By Association” Is The Success And Failures Of One Man’s Music Career

Yung Khan releases “Khan-Air” his 2nd mixtape of 2011. A follow-up to the highly successful MK2.

Cali Tha Artist bringing the heat to his new album! After having 10 mixtapes under his belt and a growing demand for a album roaring from his fans. Cali took the lead and reached out to producer "Tae Beast" from Top Dawg Ent.

Alternative pop recording artist, Kelly Franks, to release her new holiday single on November 22, 2011. The song titled "Yes, Virginia" is Franks' first original work as a solo artist and will be available for download on all major digital outlets.

Oh Blimey S.F. very own up and coming rhymesayer drops a verse for Proof Wood Sunglasses

Indie Source Abroad, LLC will be launching two new lines for brands Verdette and Dirt and Diamonds. Never before released photo's of the lines they will be showing in Las Vegas on 2/13/2012- 2/15/2012 at the Magic Marketplace at Mandalay Bay.

Ohio MC Copywrite releases new album God Save The King on 30th April 2012 featuring many of the biggest hip hop & rap names in the UK and USA today.

Video premiers first song from forthcoming album titled ‘The World Outside’

On Feb. 9, 2012, William j. Barry released his 2nd novel, Sebastian and the Afterlife Book II-Agents of the Reaper. The series explores the eternal question of what lies beyond this life. Barry’s answer is entertaining and refreshingly unique.

From Merceneri Records, a new album release by El Kallejero… El Kallejero’s debut release showcases the amazing Latin Pop, Musica Urbana and R&B singer performing 12 original tunes that came literally from within his heart.

Diamond Dust's debut album was released on the first day of Summer 2011 in Canada. It has generated many accolades and critical acclaim. The band is currently touring North America in support of it.

Actor and internet celebrity America Young partners with 8 Sided Films on Quantum Theory, a sci-fi heist comedy. Back-to-basics plan includes basing production value on performance and stagecraft, and leveraging fan support for platform release.

The En Sound Music Awards, one of Gospel's most recognized awards events of its kind, will be heading to the Porter Sanford III Performing Arts Center in the city of Decatur, GA

Acclaimed singer songwriter Dan Coyle is heading to Philadelphia for two shows, celebrating his return from his yearlong European tour. Coyle will play The Grape Room on February 20th, then Common Grounds Coffeehouse on February 24th.

MemphisRap.com will be opening an office in Memphis, TN and it's subsidiary M-Town Studio, a privately owned and independent digital recording studio.

Lana Del Rey may be Born to Die, but The Morning Birds are here to live and celebrate the release of their single, Born to Be Alive!

Acclaimed singer songwriter Dan Coyle returns to Rochester for two shows, celebrating his return from a yearlong European tour.

Hip-Hop artist Lil Chris, 11, to reveal why he and other young rappers are 'Youngen's Wit A Swagg.' Brings on Lil P-Nut who was featured on Ellen Degeneres and Happy Feet 2 and hip-hop dancer/rapper D3 for filming of music video "Youngen' Wit Swagg."

Lil Brus, an eight year old rap phenomenon from Tampa debuts his new release single and video “All the People Loving Me” with a star studded cast and numerous local performers and supporters.

Artist management company, MTS Management joins both the Independent Country Music Association and the European Country Music Association, while filing an application for membership with the Academy of Country Music.

Shy Low's self titled debut album has been released by Fluttery Records. Virginia's Shy, Low has released a six track album which is highly recommended to Mogwai, Sigur Ros, Explosions In Sky, Godspeed You! Black Emeror, Sigur Ros fans

5-track EP featuring homage to The Smiths’ This Charming Man to be released on vinyl and via download.

Come and see who will win artist of yr,producer, salon, single, soul food,etc.. base on the votes from public and fans

Formed as a high-quality, low cost alternative to typical music video studios, Wisdom Video Productions is geared towards the Indie musician who wishes to expand their portfolio and music presence with a custom created High-Def (HD) music video.

Sydney – 12th January 2012 – Effective Immediately – Newly signed Indie Band ‘The Manhattan Syndrome’ release their Official Video for ‘Cold Company’.

Former Ruff Ryder member Yung Wun signed to New Creation Records has a New Hit Single FIRE GREEN That's Got the DJ's talking. The tremendous feedback on FIRE GREEN has the media buzzing. There is talks of a college tour to start during the spring.

Acclaimed singer songwriter Dan Coyle returns to NYC for two shows celebrating his return from his yearlong European tour. Coyle will play Two Boots Brooklyn on January 13th, then Fat Baby in Manhattan on February 26th.

Exclusive interview with major music producer Kannon "Caviar" Cross on UrbanMusicBuzz.

Mooncake - the leader of Russian instrumental and post-rock music scene – releases its newest Acoustic CD & DVD on Fluttery Records.

Hip-Hop artist and rapper Chrishun 'Rapstar' Moore, 21, was pronounced dead after suffering from a heart attack. Since Moore's death, the Hip-Hop community in Memphis have been coming together to provide support to his family and his small children.

Idyllwild, CA (January 3, 2012) — Festival director Stephen Savage and chairman Philip R. Calderone today announced the final selections for the 2012 Idyllwild International Festival of Cinema.

The Extraordinaires is a collaboration album between Zambia based emcee The Holstar (Slam Dunk Records) and Canada based producer Teck-Zilla (Str8 Buttah Productions).

Musical mastermind behind the controversial early 90's band Green Jelly, guitarist/producer CJ Buscaglia releases a new album, Green Jello On My Face Again.

Bigger Than Godzilla - New album from BAZERK for worldwide release with Musik and Film on label, Cinderella Records

New Single “Take You Shopping” Features Mystery Rap Superstar.A percentage of the proceeds from the single “A Christmas Story” will be donated to UNICEF

Famous rapper and multiple author by the name of 'Crusadir' deals blows to the "Obama incensed" liberal left with "Down Wit' Obama"

Native Baltimorian Hip Hop Artist JaWan Cool Launches his first EP with smash hit “Pushin” featuring E-Bone.

Mama's Dirty Li'l Secret, the soul-punk trio from Brooklyn, spread the holiday Sexy with a cover of the classic "My Favorite Things."

After releasing 2008’s “From Now Until Forever”, Astonish returns with a vengeance. The “AstonishinglyOdd Project” is a powerful 15 song album which truly captures the range an artist like Astonish embodies.

47 year old fat white guy raps to pay his bills. Laid Off Bob needs cash and money to pay off his mortgage - I am begging for money. Bob was laid off from a huge company that makes Billions.

Frenchie 1017 to Client Roster with major moves in the making

SCHEME x SLOT-A : Life That I Chose EP - Available Dec. 6th, 2011 on iTunes and Online.

Music industry veteran Oscar Sanchez and his New York City digital urban record label imprint AFFLUENT RECORDS seems to keep surviving afloat striving forward against the industry’s waves of up & down woes.

The rapper from Ipswich in Suffolk releases another banger from his debut album 'Browne Saucery' out on Ambiel Music 28th November

“Guilty By Association” Is The Success And Failures Of One Man’s Music Career

Christmas at Sojourn has always been a unique thing. From the first year in the life of the church, Sojourn have been fascinated by the more gritty side of the Christmas story.

The video Swag on Fire by Nickfill seems to make the best out of a less than ideal (if not full out bad), situation. The effects of the video are basic, found in the tool bag of every film editor just starting out.

Hip Hop isn’t dead, it’s just underground. The long awaited mixtape by Alex Chadwick has been released as a free download.

Drake's New Album Take Care came out today and it includes features from Kendrick Lamar, Lil Wayne, Nicki Minaj, Andre 3000, Rick Ross, The Weeknd, Rihanna, Birdman, and even Stevie Wonder.

Independent Distribution Collective proudly presents its annual Holiday event at The Union Room (above Biscuits and Blues) on December 3rd, 2011, featuring musical performances by Katie Garibaldi, Haji Mike, Karney (ft. Bill Ortiz), and Smash & Grab.

Yung Khan releases “Khan-Air” his 2nd mixtape of 2011. A follow-up to the highly successful MK2.

La canción, que nunca se ha oído antes en público voces características de la cantante alemana coral, Megaga, que también aparece en "Themes From ..." el álbum actual de Daniel Amedee.

Trey Songz released 2 mixtapes today, Anticipation 2 and #LemmeHolDatBeat2. Both of these mixtapes are easily the best mixtapes of the year. I think they are even better than the first #LemmeHolDatBeat and Anticipation.

Cosmic nomads 'i hate you' single launch plus plasticine machine - justice of the damned - my oh my at the valve bar