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Too Short Teams Up With Dash Radio For the “Blow Your Whistle” Radio Show

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Bay-area bred rapper and international icon Too Short has inked a deal with Dash Radio and is launching a new radio show “Blow the Whistle” today, hosted by himself and his homie/infamous Hollywood sex-tape broker KB (Kevin Blatt). Produced by Too Short’s business partner Arshia Bolour, “Blow the Whistle” is likely to be the most boundary-pushing element to the already cutting-edge station. As VPClinton Sparks remarked about the new show, “[Dash Radio] is thrilled to have Too Short join the family, especially in a format where he can showcase his personality and say his favorite word as much as he wants–with no commercial interruptions. Get familiar.” Too Short is…

6lack Releases Vevo Live Video for “Scripture”

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Vevo announces the release of 6lack’s live video for his track “Scripture”, shot in NYC’s Elizabeth Street Garden. Vevo live videos aim to show artists work through a different prism. With raw, stripped-down performances, the audience is able to connect with the music in a new way while allowing a raw and intimate look into the mind of the artist. “Scripture” comes off 6lack’s recently released full-length East Atlanta Love Letter. The critically-acclaimed album has been praised as “quietly radical R&B” (High Snobiety), “musically rich and sonically produced” (Stereogum), and…

Houston-based Record Co. launches ‘Sound of the City’ Docu-series

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‘Sound of the City’ gives viewers a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to produce an album by following the creation of Wreckshop Nation’s collaborative new project titled ‘Unity Vol. 1.’ The docu-series premieres Sept. 17, 2018. Wreckshop Nation (WSN) is an independently owned entertainment company focused on promoting and producing digital content, products, and services for artists while simultaneously embracing the Southern Hip-Hop culture that developed in Houston during the late 1990’s “Wreckshop Records” era and still thrives today. Wreckshop aims to be more than just a label, but a brand; it…

MC/Writer/Battle vet, SAHTYRE releases new album “CRYNOWDIELATER”

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After premiering his spacely single, “Elon” on Shade 45 via DJ Trackstar as well as unveiling the Left Brain produced banger “Mobbin” late Sunday evening, Sahtyre releases his project, CRYNOWDIELATER on all digital platforms. Sahtyre says, “In this hyper-digital age where likes and clicks dictate one’s happiness and sanity, many of us struggle with depression and find it hard to simply exist. CRYNOWDIELATER means ‘be yourself while you still can’ and that’s the message that I would love to convey to everybody who hears this. You are special, you are…

Will Packer and Malcolm D. Lee offer inspiration for blacks in film at 4th annual Influencers Brunch

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The 4th annual Influencers Brunch was an undeniable highlight of the Congressional Black Caucus weekend in Washington, DC. Curated by Terk Entertainment Group partners Tarek “Terk” Stevens and Ronald “Tricky” Montgomery, the program opened with breakout Pop/R&B artist Eli serenading the crowd, then transitioned to an intimate conversation with Hollywood heavyweights Will Packer and Malcolm D. Lee, moderated by Heart & Soul Channel’s personality Cayman Kelly on Sirrius XM radio. Packer and Lee were raw and candid, sharing insider knowledge about the movie industry while promoting their new film Night…

Renowned Artist Agent X Debuts Aaliyah Piece

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In a consumerist, media-obsessed culture it can take a brave artist to seize those elements, make use of them, and turn them in on themselves. In exciting news for both old fans and new, artist Agent X recently announced the early release of a piece from his forthcoming 2018 Fall Collection, incorporating abstract art and music icons. Since this year has been such a pivotal one for women in so many regards, Agent X is giving us an early look at one of his most revered female subjects, Aaliyah. The…

Nick Cannon produces new Dramatic Crime Series “THE YAY AREA” with E-40 & Too Short

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Nick Cannon and two of Hip Hop’s icons, Too Short and E-40 will serve as Producers in new series “The Yay Area”. The series promises a real look inside the drug supply chain and street distribution for the Northern California’s Bay Area. A project that can be described as a mix between HBO’s “The Wire” and “The Sopranos” But with all the Bay Area Swag. The Yay Area looks to explore the criminal syndicate, politics, police force and people within one of the United States richest cities. This new venture…

Base AuraGammi releases new single “Check”

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Base AuraGammi aka Base Aura is a Hip Hop artist on the rise representing Bronx and Harlem. Although recently stepping out into the forefront of his career, Base has been working at his craft for well over 10 years. Influenced by the legend Michael Jackson, and Jay Z, Base extricated that inspiration into writing and creating his own music. It wasn’t long before the boroughs of New York caught wind to the captivating lyrics and flow of Base. To expand on that instantaneous success, he linked up with his cousin…