Month: August 2012

“Breaking The Stereotypes”

August 15, 2012
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Photos by Moses Mitchell Class and professionalism are rare commodities in any industry, music industry not excluded. Money can’t buy it; record sales are of no consequence to it. Much like respect, those traits are hard earned. Strong Arm Steady exudes a certain quality in their music, their business, and their overall ethos. They’ve been…

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The Weeknd XO Announces North American Tour

August 15, 2012
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09/18 Camden, NJ – Susquehanna Bank Center *# 09/19 Columbia, MD – Merriweather Post Pavilion *# 09/24 Winnipeg, Manitoba – Burton Cummings Theatre 09/26 Edmonton, Alberta – Edmonton Event Centre 09/27 Calgary, Alberta – Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium 09/29 Vancouver, British Columbia – Pacific Coliseum 10/04 San Diego, CA – Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre *# 10/05…

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Busta Rhymes Life & Times Documentary

August 15, 2012
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With Busta Rhymes‘ Year Of The Dragon dropping next Tuesday, Google Music complied a 20 minute documentary about Bussa Buss’ origins and long standing career. [Rap Radar]

Bootleg Kev Interviews 2 Chainz

August 15, 2012
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Since it is 2 Chainz day, Bootleg Kev goes ahead and releases his interview with the man himself. They cover a number of topics including how much he will be featured on Cruel Summer, touring around the country,his growth as an MC and much more. Based on A T.R.U. Story, in stores now.

Lady Gaga Featured On Kendrick Lamar LP

August 15, 2012
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@ladygaga “I am so excited to announce that a record I’ve been working on has now become a collaboration with @kendricklamar for HIS ALBUM.” After catching Kendrick Lamar’s performance at the Pitchfork Music Festival, Lady Gaga revealed that she will be featured on “Partynausesous” off her label mates solo debut, good kid, m.A.A.d city. It’s been…

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Music Education Workshop: Funding a Music Curriculum in Public Schools

August 14, 2012
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In this clip from www.artistshousemusic.org – In this presentation given at Loyola University, New Orleans, music educator and education advocate Richard Baker introduces Act 175, a piece of legislation designed to provide a framework for the funding, support, and analysis of arts education in Louisiana public schools. Baker discusses how the act was framed and…

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Neo Soul Keys 3X EP library review

August 14, 2012
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Checking out the updated version of Neo Soul keys from Gospel Musicians. It’s a dedicated EP library for Kontakt and Kontakt player that covers the Stage, Suitcase, and Wurli instruments.

Kendrick Lamar – Radio Run

August 14, 2012
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Kendrick Lamar performs at the Pitchfork Music Festival and hits the Chicago press circuit.

Jennifer Lopez Signs with CAA

August 14, 2012
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Jennifer Lopez has signed with CAA for representation in all areas. The move marks a return for multi-hyphenate Lopez, who had been repped by UTA, had was last with the Century City-based agency in 2003 and is said to want to focus on film and music. Lopez is coming off of two seasons of as…

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Jay-Z & Kanye West Enlist Will Smith For “Watch The Throne” Documentary?

August 14, 2012
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A year ago, the world got the privilege to “Watch The Throne”. Exclusive behind the scenes footage from the album is set to be directed by Will & Jada Pinkett’s production company, “Overbrook Entertainment”. The doc is scheduled to debut at The Toronto Film Festival on September 9th. [Allindstrom]