Gnarls Barkley Announce U.S. Tour Dates

Producer and singer duo, Gnarls Barkley, has announced a 15 city U.S. tour kicking off in the middle of July.

The duo, consisting of Danger Mouse and Cee-Lo, will begin their tour on July 18 at the Fillmore in San Francisco, California and wrap up a month later on September 17 at Frisco's Golden Gate Park Amphitheater.

"For the most part, we're gonna be wilding loose, having a great time and livin' it up," Cee-Lo told BallerStatus.net in a past interview about their upcoming performances.

The announcement will mark the duo's first major tour since the release of St. Elsewhere. The album's single, "Crazy," has become a smash hit for the group, and even made history by becoming the first song to reach #1 on the UK singles chart without selling any physical copies .

Confirmed dates are as follows:

07/18 - San Francisco, CA @ Fillmore
07/19 - San Francisco, CA @ Fillmore
07/20 - Costa Mesa, CA @ Pacific Amphitheater
07/23 - Los Angeles, CA @ Avalon
07/24 - Los Angeles, CA @ Avalon
07/28 - Naeba, JAP @ Fuji Rock Festival
08/02 - Minneapolis, MN @ First Avenue
08/03 - Chicago, IL @ House of Blues (private show)
08/05 - Chicago, IL @ Grant Park (Lollapalooza)
08/07 - Detroit, MI @ State Theater
08/11 - Boston, MA @ Avalon
08/12 - Philadelphia, PA @ Electric Factory
08/17 - New York, NY @ Central Park Summerstage
08/15 - Austin, TX @ Zilker Park (Austin City Limits)
08/17 - San Francisco, CA @ Golden Gate Park Amphitheater (Alice Radio Show)

-article courtesy of BallerStatus.Net

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Jay-Z, Kanye West, Slim Thug Appear on Pharrell's 'Mind'

Posted at 7/08/2006 07:31:00 AM

Multi-platinum Star Trak/Interscope recording artist Pharrell Williams will release his debut solo album, In My Mind, on July 25, 2006.

"Number One," a collaboration with fellow producer-extraordinaire Kanye West, is Mr. William's new single. It follows "Can I Have It Like That," the album's hugely successful first offering which features Gwen Stefani.

Mr. Williams is perhaps best known as one half of The Neptunes, the virtuosos whose limitless talents and diverse interests have carried them into virtually every corner of music. As producers and songwriters, they are responsible for a number of the last half-decade's most successful and most creative hit songs, having worked with an impressive spectrum of artists from alternative rock group No Doubt, to hip-hop superstar Busta Rhymes, to pop icon Justin Timberlake.

Pharrell's unique ability as singer and emcee is an essential component in a number of those songs - think "Frontin'," his smash hit with Jay-Z, "Cot Damn," with the Virginia born duo, The Clipse, and "Beautiful," the smooth collaboration with Snoop Dogg - as well as on the Neptunes' critically acclaimed full-length efforts "The Neptunes Present...Clones" and, in the guise of N.E.R.D., In Search Of... and Fly or Die.

"In My Mind" will be produced entirely by Pharrell Williams for The Neptunes. Fans of his production work can purchase the Digital album with bonus instrumentals of all tracks exclusively at iTunes. The Album will feature guest appearances from Robin Thicke, Slim Thug and the aforementioned Kanye West and Gwen Stefani, among others.

Music hasn't been the only thing on Mr. Williams' mind. He will bolster his fashion credentials, adding to his clothing line, Billionaire Boys Club, and his sneaker brand, Ice Cream, with a line of jewelry done in conjunction with Louis Vuitton and appearances in the high-end brand's fall/winter ad campaign.

-article courtesy of SixShot.Com

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Lloyd Banks' Sophomore Set Gets Pushed Back

Posted at 7/08/2006 07:27:00 AM

Lloyd Banks' sophomore album, Rotten Apple, which was scheduled for release this month, has been pushed back.

As SOHH previously reported, Rotten Apple was slated for release on July 18th. According to an Interscope representative, the album will now hit shelves on September 19th.

Rotten Apple will reportedly feature appearances from the entire G-Unit family, 8Ball, Rakim and Scarface, and production is supplied by Timbaland, Eminem and Havoc, among others.

The album's first single, "Hands Up", features 50 Cent and is presently in rotation on major radio station across the U.S.

-article courtesy of SOHH.Com

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Dave Chappelle's Lost Episodes to Begin Sunday

Posted at 7/08/2006 07:18:00 AM

Before Dave Chappelle walked away from his hit self-titled Comedy Central series, he taped more than enough skits for extra episodes. Now the three Lost Episodes will begin airing Sunday (July 9) at 9 p.m. ET/PT on Comedy Central.

The unseen footage was supposed to be part of the proposed 10-episode third season, but Comedy Central decided to use it for three episodes when Chappelle abruptly quit in April 2005. Filming for the footage that viewers will see in the Lost Episodes began in 2004.

In a preview of the Lost Episodes on Comedy Central’s website, Chappelle mocks his fame and fortune in a parody skit of MTV Cribs.

“What’s up MTV? Come on in you broke motherfu*****. See how I’m living,” Chappelle says to welcome the cameras to his crib in the skit. “What you’re stepping on is a marble foyer that was cut out of none other than Space Mountain. Very rare, like this coat – white panda. Hulk Hogan choked one out for me in China for my birthday. It’s reversible. This side is bald eagle.”

Later in the skit, Chappelle brushes off other high-profile celebrities, who own a large shoe closet in their crib. Instead, Chappelle reveals his very own sweatshop within his crib.

Chappelle Show co-stars Charlie Murphy and Donnell Rawlings will serve as the guest hosts of the Lost Episodes.

“Yea, me and Charlie Murphy are guest hosting. July 9th, it’s on and popping,” Rawlings exclusively told Vibe.com last week. “It’s awesome. A lot of time when someone’s the star of the show, they don’t really let the co-stars shine, but Chappelle let us really express our comedic ability. I respect him a lot.”

In April 2005, Chappelle fled to South Africa just a month before his show’s third season was scheduled to begin. Earlier this year, he told Oprah Winfrey that creative interference was the main reason he walked away from the show.

The three Chappelle Lost Episodes will be released on DVD July 25.

-article courtesy of Vibe.Com

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DMX: Soul Of A Man BET Reality Series

Posted at 7/07/2006 10:11:00 PM

We have heard DMX rap with the utmost conviction in his voice. We have also seen DMX wear his heart on his sleeve in numerous onstage performances. Now, it’s time to learn about DMX: Soul Of A Man.

On his new reality series, DMX: Soul Of A Man, BET cameras track the rap star from the hustle of New York City to the carefree desert of Arizona. DMX: Soul of a Man debuted on BET Wednesday (July 12) at 9:30 p.m. (ET/PT).

“On Soul Of A Man, DMX is more than a rapper, more than a movie star – he’s a human being, with tragic flaws, amazing charisma, undeniable talent, humor, love and street toughness,” Reginald Hudlin, BET’s President of Entertainment, said via a press release statement. “If you don’t know who DMX is, this series shows you why he’s a star. If you’re a DMX fan, this series shows you a side of the man you’ve never seen.”

The reality series is bound to show what really moves the fierce MC on a daily basis, whether personally or professionally. DMX has sold more than 20 million albums and appeared in movies like Belly, Romeo Must Die and Exit Wounds.

In addition to seeing the renegade side of X that likes to drive fast, fans will have an opportunity to see the Yonkers-bred New Yorker open up to his cowboy neighbor Buddy about his parentless childhood.

“One thing you'll notice immediately is how ‘X’ lets you completely into his world in a way that most artists won't,” said Tracey Edmonds, the executive producer for Edmonds Entertainment, via a press release statement. “There is no vanity with him, no pretense, no self-editing; which in turn makes for a very entertaining, water cooler show that the viewers will appreciate.”

Viewers can catch encore episodes of DMX: Soul Of A Man on Wednesdays at 1:00 a.m. ET/PT and Fridays at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT.

-article courtesy of Vibe.Com

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WAYANS: 'SUPERSTARS MAKE ME NERVOUS'

Posted at 7/07/2006 08:51:00 AM

Actor Damon Wayons feels inadequate when he meets superstars like Prince and Michael Jackson because he worries his achievements pale in comparison to theirs. The Bamboozled star felt especially nervous when he found himself standing next to Prince at last month's (June 2006) Black Entertainment (BET) Awards, which he hosted.

Wayans says, "Certain people I get nervous around, in a good way, like a fan. "Prince, Michael Jackson, Michael Jordan, these guys I'm so in awe of them and what they have accomplished, I just don't want them to look at me and say, 'Why are you here?'"

-article courtesy of PR-Inside.Com

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Michael Jackson Wants Eminem To Ressurect His Pop Career

Posted at 7/07/2006 08:43:00 AM

Michael Jackson wants Eminem to help resurrect his ailing pop career.

The eccentric star has reportedly tried to contact the rapper to talk about collaborating - despite the fact Eminem infamously mocked him in the video for his hit single 'Just Lose It'.

So far, Jackson hasn't received a response.

The 'Billie Jean' singer recently revealed he was ready to re-launch his career with a new album.

Jackson - who has signed a record deal with Two Seas Records, the label of Bahrain Prince Abdulla Hamad Alkhalifa - is currently in the studio working on new material.

The pop superstar, who has been living in Bahrain since being acquitted of child sex abuse charges last year, hopes the LP will finally let him put the turmoil of the last few years behind him.

In a statement, he said: "I am incredibly excited about my new venture and enjoying being back in the studio."

The album will be the artist's first effort since 2001's 'Invincible'.

-article courtesy of MusicRooms.Net

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Chingy Suits Up As 'Hoodstar', Sets Date On New Album

Posted at 7/07/2006 08:36:00 AM

Chingy burst onto the scene in 2003 with Jackpot and the hot summer singles "Right Thurr", "Holidae Inn" and "One Call Away". Now, the St. Louis native has finalized his third album, entitled Hoodstar, and is planning a September 12th release.

Chingy has received production aid from a host of sought-after beatsmiths, including Timbaland, the Trak Starz, Jermaine Dupri, Kwame, and more. A couple singles have found their way into radio and street DJ's hands, particularly "Nike Aurrs and Crispy Tees" and "Pullin' Me Back". Additional tracks expected to impact are "Hoodstar", "You's A Freak", and "Bounce That Thang Girl".

Chingy's 2004 project Powerballin' was credited Gold status after moving 593,000 copies to date. Again, Hoodstar is expecting a September 12th release on Slot-A-Lot, his own label, and Capitol Records.

-article courtesy of SoundSlam.Com

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E-40 Responds To Hyphy Diss: "Ain't Nobody Ever Heard Of No Hyphy Inc"

Posted at 7/07/2006 08:30:00 AM

E-40 has responded to Hyphy Inc.'s accusations that they are exploiting the hyphy movement.

"Ain't nobody ever heard of no Hyphy Inc. ever! Like nobody in the Bay. The hyphy movement started in Oakland for one," E-40 told to SOHH.com. "So can't nobody from San Francisco be talking about that. I love Frisco, that ain't got nothing to do with the city of Frisco, but I'm not gonna affiliate that with these suckers, whoever these cats is."

Fonzarelli also took the opportunity to address Hyphy Inc.'s claims that he's not respected in the Bay Area.

"First of all, my respect in the Bay is to the extreme my dude. If the Bay didn't love me, I wouldn't be at 60,000 units just in the Bay area alone. The love is there. As far as street credibility, I got that. That's a plus. That's straight A's across the board. Don't get it twited," 40 explained. "Overall, the hyphy movement, I helped birth that thang, mang. I ain't the one who made it up. All I do is endorse it, smell me. Like I said, I was on the first song 'Hyphy.' I got the utmost respect for Mac Dre, Keak Da Sneak and the Federation and whoever else is about the hyphy movement, it's all gravy. At the same time, cats like me and [Too] Short all we're doing is trying to represent our soil. What I'm supposed to do, talk like I'm from New York, rap like I'm from New York. If I didn't say nothing about the hyphy. It'll be like 'he done went south. He won't say nothing about the hyphy.'"

"What have they done for the movement or whatever else," he added. "That's a hate group if anything. They're probably a rap group trying to get some exposure. 99 out of 100% gon love me. There's probably 1 percent out there that hate me cause they ain't on, bullshitting."

-article courtesy of SOHH.Com

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VIBE Gets New Owners

Posted at 7/07/2006 08:25:00 AM

VIBE magazine was acquired yesterday (July 6) by The Wicks Group of Companies, L.L.C., a New York-based private equity firm.

Although terms of the deal weren't disclosed, it was revealed that former VIBE music editor Danyel Smith was named editor-in-chief.

"I have always been a strong supporter and believer in the VIBE brand, and I am thrilled to rejoin as editor-in-chief," said Smith, who joined the magazine in 1993. "I look forward to strengthening our editorial traditions and our overall music, fashion, culture and style coverage on behalf of VIBE readers."

With a circulation of about 850,000, VIBE reaches more than seven million readers per month.

The magazine, which covers urban music and lifestyle, includes various brand extension platforms such as VIBE Vixen, VIBE Online, VIBE On Demand, VIBE on Film and MVibe.

The VIBE brand also extends into additional product and distribution channels, which include the VIBE CD and DVD series and television programming.

In addition to Smith, Eric Gertler joins VIBE as chief executive officer.

Ari Horowitz will serve as president, while Len Burnett continues as group publisher.

The acquisition marks the beginning of a planned extension of the VIBE brand into multiple media platforms and distribution channels, while strengthening its position among its base of young consumers.

"The power of VIBE is its appeal to the diverse, trendsetting young style makers who enjoy and are passionate about urban music, fashion and culture," said Gertler, who also serves as a principal of Keith Glen Media Corp. and CEO of Blackbook Media Corp. "We think there are tremendous growth and value-creation opportunities to leverage the brand across multiple media platforms and we are excited to build upon the great relationship that VIBE has with its community."

Gertler's fellow Keith Glen Media Corp. principal Horowitz believes VIBE will be "one of the great brands of the 21st century" as he voiced his excitement over the brand's expansion.

"We are very excited about this acquisition and the talent that we have assembled to help the business reach its potential, added Daniel Black, a partner of the Wicks Group. "VIBE has all of the hallmarks of an outstanding media property, and this transaction creates a strong platform from which to address its growth potential."

-article courtesy of AllHipHop.Com

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Alabama Rapper Gunnz Links With Czar Entertainment and Don P

Posted at 7/07/2006 08:19:00 AM

Emerging Alabama rapper Gunnz has quickly emerged as a premier artist in the area with a blossoming, catchy song and a high-powered management team in Jimmy “Henchmen” Rosemond’s Czar Entertainment and Jeremy Geffen.

Gunnz’s tune “Janky” has garnered significant radio airplay in markets like Birmingham, Miami, Memphis, Chicago, Los Angeles and other key regions. Now, the 20-year-old lyricist plans to release his debut I Sold Myself, an album that will feature Don P & Trillville, TrillTown Mafia and production from The Track Boyz.

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