Mick Signals

"Project Boy" is produced by DJ Premier and will be on Joell Ortiz upcoming album The Free Agent!

Directed by Action Figure Smij

A former member of Snoop Dogg's Dubb Union, Inglewood's Damani drops the video for Here Comes Damani ft. Snoop Dogg, from his forthcoming free album On Vacation From Vacation. The video was shot on location in Paris, France.

Directed by Dah Dah.

The official video for B.o.B's "Nothing On You" featuring Bruno Mars from his forthcoming The Adventures Of Bobby Ray album in stores April 27th.

Directed by Ethan Lader.

The official vido for "S.T.A.L.L.E.Y." from Ski Beatz 24 Hour Karate School mixtape dropping March 30th.

Directed by Creative Control.

Auto-Tune king T-Pain has produced an animated homage to 1990's Atlanta Spring Break fiesta Freaknik, which is scheduled to air on the Cartoon Network's Adult Swim on March 7.

The one-hour special, 'Freaknik: The Musical,' took Pain two years to create, and features vocal appearances by Lil Wayne (playing Jesus), Snoop Dogg, Keri Hilson, Kelis, Big Boi, Rick Ross, George Clinton and Bootsy Collins. Saturday Night Live comedians Andy Samberg and Bill Hader also round out the bill. T-Pain also voices "a party ghost."

'Freaknik' focuses on a group of students hoping to revive the party, which at one point attracted more than 250,000 people, until it was shut down in the late 90's.

Part 3 of 3

Auto-Tune king T-Pain has produced an animated homage to 1990's Atlanta Spring Break fiesta Freaknik, which is scheduled to air on the Cartoon Network's Adult Swim on March 7.

The one-hour special, 'Freaknik: The Musical,' took Pain two years to create, and features vocal appearances by Lil Wayne (playing Jesus), Snoop Dogg, Keri Hilson, Kelis, Big Boi, Rick Ross, George Clinton and Bootsy Collins. Saturday Night Live comedians Andy Samberg and Bill Hader also round out the bill. T-Pain also voices "a party ghost."

'Freaknik' focuses on a group of students hoping to revive the party, which at one point attracted more than 250,000 people, until it was shut down in the late 90's.

Part 2 of 3

Auto-Tune king T-Pain has produced an animated homage to 1990's Atlanta Spring Break fiesta Freaknik, which is scheduled to air on the Cartoon Network's Adult Swim on March 7.

The one-hour special, 'Freaknik: The Musical,' took Pain two years to create, and features vocal appearances by Lil Wayne (playing Jesus), Snoop Dogg, Keri Hilson, Kelis, Big Boi, Rick Ross, George Clinton and Bootsy Collins. Saturday Night Live comedians Andy Samberg and Bill Hader also round out the bill. T-Pain also voices "a party ghost."

'Freaknik' focuses on a group of students hoping to revive the party, which at one point attracted more than 250,000 people, until it was shut down in the late 90's.

Part 1 of 3

RHYMEFEST TO RELEASE LONG AWAITED SOPHOMORE LP EL CHE ON MAY 18TH Sophomore Album to Drop on Indie Label dN|Be Entertainment

El Che Features Appearances From Saigon, Little Brother and Production from Scram Jones, S1, BKS and Terry Hunter

“Everyone needs a hero, what’s my name—EL CHE”

CHICAGO, IL– Grammy Award winner, Rhymefest (Che Smith), will release his highly anticipated sophomore album El Che on May 18, 2010 via dN|Be Entertainment and distributed by EMI, in conjunction with Rosehip Records.

On February 15, 2005, Rhymefest earned a Grammy Award for Best Rap Song, along with Kanye West, for co-writing the song “Jesus Walks” from Kanye West’s debut The College Dropout. Rhymefest’s critically acclaimed debut, Blue Collar, was released on July 11, 2006, which included production by Mark Ronson, Kanye West, Just Blaze, NO I.D and Cool & Dre and was spearheaded by breakout “Brand New” f/Kanye West, “Bullet” f/Citizen Cope and “Fever.”

Rhymefest’s sophomore LP, El Che, (in stores May 18th, 2010) delivers raw lyrics over epic production and Hip Hop lovers should expect to hear an unfiltered Rhymefest, liberated from the corporate suits and oppressive major label ideals of the prevailing record industry as evidenced by the hard-hitting “Talk My Shit,” “One Arm Push Up” and the frenetic Scram Jones produced “Give It To Me” f/Saigon & Adad. Always one to deliver a cohesive and diverse project, Fest and Phonte of Little Brother drop playful barbs on “Say Whassup” and gets celebratory on odes such as “Prosperity” and “How High” f/Little Brother and Darien Brockington.

As dN|Be Entertainment’s flagship artist, Rhymefest now has full creative control over his projects. When questioned about his new partnership with dN|Be Entertainment, Rhymefest mentioned “I wanted to be somewhere that not only appreciates artistry, lyricism, and originality, but also serves a greater purpose in Hip Hop and the Black community.”

On the heels of releasing El Che, Rhymefest will be releasing his last pre-album mixtape, DANGEROUS: 5-18 on ElCheTheMovement.com this April; Rhymefest’s tour dates (including Austin’s SXSW) can also be found there.

Tracklisting and credits for Rhymefest EL Che LP:

1.) Intro: The Agent
2.) Talk My Shit
3.) Say Whassup f/Phonte of Little Brother

4.) How High f/Little Brother & Darien Brockington
5.) Chocolates
6.) One Arm Push Up
7.) Prosperity
8.) Truth On You f/Twone Gabz

9.) Intermisson: Juan Carlos

10.) Chicago

11.) Agony f/Glenn Lewis

12.) Last Night

13.) Give It To Me f/Saigon & Adad

14.) Intermission: No Help

15.) City Is Fallen f/Slique

16.) Celebration

Video: Kam Moye – “Splitting Image” Kam Moye Teams Up With Matt Koza To Release Video For Title Track Off Album, Splitting Image

The Video:

Kam Moye, formerly Supastition, is proud to announce the release of his latest video, “Splitting Image”. Produced by Symbolyc One, and shot and directed by Matt Koza, whose credits include Little Brother, RJD2, and Kam’s own “Let’s Be Honest,” the video depicts a story about life’s choices forcing growth and gaining knowledge. Apparent throughout the video, Kam’s name change is more than just cosmetic – the “splitting image” also refers to a distinct change lyrically towards a wiser persona with a great deal of life experience and perspective.

The breathy and angelic vocal stylings of Neenah complement the setting of the video and serve to balance Kam’s confident and poised rhymes. Standing amidst a barren backdrop, Kam delivers a powerful message and challenges listeners to not only “grow older” but to also “grow” as individuals. Kam Moye explains, “I wanted it to document my real life story of becoming a father at 16 and show the pressure I was facing at the time. I couldn’t even take care of myself when I brought my daughter into the world.” He continues, “It’s a way of showing younger people that your life isn’t over when you make a bad decision but it means you’ve got to work twice as hard at your dreams. Hopefully someone will feel inspired by it.” By juxtaposing Kam’s verbals with visuals of a teenager’s unplanned circumstances, the video makes good on its promise of hope and resilience. Kam Moye raps, “It’s hard to backtrack, start a new beginning. / So starting today I’m vowing to make a new ending. / They say a new you is hard to rebuild / But keeping some personal flaws are just part of the deal.”

Kam Moye – Splitting Image video

Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings Announce New Album I Learned the Hard Way Set To Drop On April 6, 2010 Band To Headline Two Nights At The World Famous Apollo Theatre in Harlem, Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings tour dates

April 31 and May 1, 2010

Full Tour Dates

Tuesday, March 16
All day
eTown Live Radio Show TapingThe Boulder Theatre, Boulder CO
Friday, March 26
All day
Snoe.down Festival Rutland VT
Saturday, April 10
All day
Astra Berlin, Germany
Tuesday, April 13
All day
Trabendo Paris, France
Wednesday, April 14
All day
Koko London, UK
Thursday, April 15
All day
Paradiso Amsterdam, Netherlands
Saturday, April 17
All day
Wanee Festival, Live Oak FL
Thursday, April 22
All day
Festival Internationale de Louisiane, Lafayette LA
Friday, April 23
All day
The Howling Wolf New Orleans, LA
Saturday, April 24
All day
Double Decker Festival Oxford MS Info
Friday, April 30
All day
Apollo Theater, New York City
Saturday, May 1
All day
Apollo Theater, New York City
Thursday, May 6
All day
Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden Richmond, VA
Friday, May 7
All day
Ram’s Head Onstage Annapolis, MD
Saturday, May 8
All day
Jefferson Theater Charlottesville, VA
Sunday, May 9
All day
The NorVa Norfolk, VA
Tuesday, May 11
All day
Cat’s Cradle Carrboro, NC
Wednesday, May 12
All day
Orange Peel Ashesville, NC
Thursday, May 13
All day
Center Stage Atlanta Atlanta, GA
Friday, May 14
All day
Cannery Ballroom, Nashville, TN
Saturday, May 15
All day
Nelsonville Music Festival Nelsonville, OH
Monday, May 17
All day
The Southgate House Newport, KY
Tuesday, May 18
All day
Majestic Theatre, Detroit, MI
Friday, May 21
All day
Vic Theatre Chicago, IL
Saturday, May 22
All day
Pabst Theater Milwaukee, WI
Sunday, May 23
All day
The Vogue, Indianapolis, IN
Tuesday, May 25
12:30am
The Sound Academy Toronto, ON
Wednesday, May 26
All day
Le National, Montreal, QC
Thursday, May 27
All day
House of Blues Boston, MA
Friday, May 28
All day
New England Dodge Music Center Harftord CT
Saturday, May 29
All day
New England Dodge Music Center Harftord CT
Sunday, June 20
All day
The Commodore Ballroom Vancouver, BC
Monday, June 21
All day
Showbox Sodo Seattle, WA
Tuesday, June 22
All day
Crystal Ballroom Portland, OR
Friday, June 25
All day
Warfield Theatre San Francisco, CA
Saturday, June 26
All day
The Wiltern Los Angeles, CA
Sunday, June 27
All day
Belly Up Tavern Solana Beach, CA

Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings are already well known as one of the most exciting acts in the nation for both their explosive live shows and their prolific output of gritty studio recordings. Their breakout release, 100 Days, 100 Nights, sold over 150,000 copies worldwide. On Jones birthday this year, the band will release I Learned the Hard Way, their fourth full-length on Brooklyn s independent Daptone Records. The record marks a bold step forward for a band who almost singlehandedly stewarded today s return of soul music to its more traditional sound.

I Learned the Hard Way was produced by Bosco Mann and recorded on an Ampex eight-track tape machine by Gabriel Roth in Daptone Records House of Soul studios, the record drips with a warmth and spontaneity rarely found since the golden days of Muscle Shoals and Stax. Sharon s raw power, rhythmic swagger, moaning soulfulness, and melodic command set her firmly alongside Tina Turner, James Brown, Mavis Staples, and Aretha as a fixture in the canon of soul music. From the lush Philly-Soul fanfare that ushers in The Game Gets Old at the top of the record, to the stripped down Sam Cooke-style Mama Don t Like My Man at the tail, the Dap-Kings dance seamlessly through both the most crafted and simple arrangements with subtlety and discipline. I Learned the Hard Way is the Daptone Sound at its finest.

Since the release of 100 Days, 100 Nights, Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings

have appeared at:
Coachella, Bonnaroo, Austin City Limits Festival, WOMAD (New Zealand), Lollapalooza, Chicago Blues Festival, North Sea Jazz Festival (Holland), Essence Festival, New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, Roskilde Music Festival (Denmark), Playboy Jazz Festival, Sydney Festival, Eurokeennes Festival (France), Central Park Summerstage and more.

Television appearances since 2007 include:
The Late Show with David Letterman, Late Night with Conan O Brien, Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson, Austin City Limits – PBS, The Tavis Smiley Show– PBS, Later with Jools Holland – BBC, MTV, CNN, numerous NPR shows including Fresh Air with Terry Gross, World Café, Day to Day, Fair Game and more

Reviews and Features appeared in:
Esquire, New York Times Magazine, The New Yorker, MOJO, Rolling Stone, Entertainment Weekly, USA Today, The Huffington Post, Variety, BrooklynVegan, Spin, Pitchfork, Mother Jones, VIBE, Village Voice, Washington Post, The New York Times and more

Sharon Jones has collaborated on stage, in the studio & on film with:
David Byrne, Rufus Wainwright, Denzel Washington (The Great Debaters), Lou Reed, Booker T. & the MGs, Michael Bublé, Phish

The Dap-Kings have recorded for:
Al Green, NAS, Amy Winehouse, Wale, Mark Ronson, Daniel Merriweather, Robbie Williams, Bebel Gilberto

Discography:

Dap-Dippin with the Dap-Kings – May 2002

Naturally – January 2005

100 Days, 100Nights – October 2007

I Learned The Hard Way Track Listing:

1. The Game Gets Old

2. I Learned The Hard Way

3. Better Things

4. Give It Back

5. Money

6. The Reason

7. Window Shopping

8. She Ain t A Child No More

9. I ll Still Be True

10. Without A Heart

11. If You Call

12. Mama Don t Like My Man

KiD CuDi – Pursuit Of Happiness video featuring MGMT & Ratatat [Alternate Video]

Alternate video to KiD CuDi’s latest single “Pursuit Of Happiness” featuring MGMT and Ratatat off his debut album Man On The Moon: The End Of Day, in stores now.

Directed by Megaforce.

Nipsey Hussle – The Hussle video

Directed by Dan The Man. Sponsored by RadioPlanet.

Behind The Scenes: Trina – Million Dollar Girl video

Behind the scenes look at Trina’s new video for “Million Dollar Girl” featuring Keri Hilson and Diddy. The full video coming real soon to OnSMASH.

The official video for Donny Goines' "No Apologies" from his 20X EP out now!

Go behind the scenes on the Road To Victory as DJ Khaled travels to Miami, FL and celebrates his album release party. Victory is in stores now!

**WORLD PREMIER**

The official video for Chip Tha Ripper's "Like That" from his mixtape The Cleveland Show with Mick Boogie & Terry Urban, out now!

Directed by Ken Koller.

The official video for Jagged Edge's "Tip Of My Tongue" featuring Trina from their forthcoming Remedy album.

Directed by Monstar Film.

Directed by Twizz.