★Breaking News★ Cas Metah video added to National Cable TV network – Fuse VOD @illect @CasMetah

GREAT NEWS!!! Cas Metah “This Can’t Be True” feat. T-Mo Goodie and Jawz of Life has been added to Fuse VOD from July 6th through August 1st!

The video is being added amongst other videos from hip-hop notables such as Jay-Z and Snoop Dogg.

How to find Fuse On Demand:
We are on Cablevision, Comcast, Cox, Direct TV, Insight, Knology, WAVE, Metrocast, Hometown, Midcontinent and a whole bunch of other places across the U.S.
Comcast: Scroll through the “On Demand” services, click on “music” and then choose “Fuse”
Cox: Scroll through the “On Demand” services, click on “Freezone”, scroll through options and click on “Music” and then choose “Fuse”
Cablevision: Scroll through the “On Demand” services, click on “Free On Demand” and then choose “Fuse On Demand

Links
Illect: http://www.illect.com
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/illect
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/illect

☉Video☉Jin (Formally of Ruff Ryders) “Angels” + Free Mixtape @ayojin

DOWNLOAD: Jin (The Emcee) – Say Something (Mixtape)

Download link sponsored by www.SAmixtapes.com

@SAmixtapes.com Presents Kaleb Starr & DJ I Rock Jesus “Heartmusic Chronicles Vol. 1″ @HeartMusicInc @djirockjesus

DOWNLOAD: Kaleb Starr & DJ I Rock Jesus – Heartmusic Chronicles Vol. 1

☉Video☉Lisa McClendon – “Pause” (Neo-Soul/R&B) @LisaMcClendon

http://www.myspace.com/mcclendonlisa

★NEWS★ Tired of Negative HIP-POP? Brutha War of Bruthaz Grimm Releases Free Music For The Masses @BruthaWar

If you believe that music should have meaningful lyrics and you’re tired of all the shallow negativity portrayed in the media (booty shakin’, iced-out chains and gangsterism) than you need to download Brutha War’s Word + Sound + Power (The FreeMix) now. Brutha War takes a soulful, honest look at the harsh realities of life, tempered with a powerful message of redemption completed by a groove and delivery that will have West coast and Neo-soul heads satisfied. He makes music that inspires, enlightens, encourages, challenges, and moves the listener. When you listen to this, Brutha War is encouraging you to get involved. Don’t complain if you are not willing to be part of the solution. Help spread the word about this free project.

DOWNLOAD: Brutha War – Word + Sound + Power (The FreeMix)

About Brutha War

Brutha War has recorded three nationwide releases as a member of Bruthaz Grimm from 1998-2000 on Grapetree Records. The titles of the Bruthaz Grimm releases were: He’s Coming, Letter 2 Tha Bruthaz and “..And things will never be the same”.  Some standout songs that Brutha War aka Silas recorded with Bruthaz Grimm were: “Who Am I 2 Judge”, ” In Satan’s Name”, “Darkest Hour”, “Counted Sorrows”, “Be Not Envious” and “Parrots”. Through Bruthaz Grimm and his solo releases, he has had exposure on radio stations across the country.

Info You Should Know: Facebook.me: Beneficial Application for Indie Bands by Noe Pacheco

Have you wanted a customized design for your indie band’s Facebook page? A handful of designers sat in a room hours before Facebook’s F8 Developer Conference and created an application to have your data transition into a blog-type profile currently called Facebook.me. The application is based on Facebook’s new Open Graph API.

How do I connect to Facebook.me? You can connect your profile to the application with your permission. Information such as status updates, photos and more from your profile are updated to Facebook.me through the app. Currently, you have the ability to select through three themes (Rush, Photostream and Glide). Each theme is based off the names and feature either you status updates, photos or both.

How can my band use it? Your band is able to showcase their promotional photos, live concert pictures and news (status updates) and apply the link to the themed profile to your website.

Check out the video below to see the introduction of the new application. Will your band use Facebook.me if it becomes a key feature that Facebook utilizes?

Original Source: http://gighive.com/the-buzz/2010/04/facebook-me-beneficial-application-for-indie-bands/

Info You Should Know: How to Blow-up Your Band On An Artist’s Budget by Aaron Wiener

Instructions

Step 1

Sign-up on every social network you can, and go beyond Myspace and Facebook (eg, Bebo, ILike, IMeem, etc.). Some of these sites have millions of users that you will be missing out on if you only stick to the mainstream social networks.

Step 2

Continue to add new content to your website and social networking profiles (most social networks have feeds so whenever you perform new activities, such as adding photos, songs, blogs, new shows etc., it gets picked up on your feeds for fans to see)

a) Create as many songs as possible (multiple versions etc…).

b) Create a weekly blog: Your music draws fans in. Once you have them on your site, having a personal blog will keep them on your site. As they get to know you, the loyalty grows in leaps and bounds.

c) Create as many videos as possible: This doesn’t have to be a video that costs thousands of dollars to create. It could be as simple as a video you record at home working on your newest song while playing an acoustic guitar.

☉Video☉Japhia Life “Does Anybody Know” @JaphiaLife (Heartfelt Hip Hop)

This is a very powerful video. We’ve included a video featuring the lyrics below. Prepare to be moved….

http://www.myspace.com/japhialife

☊Mixtape Madness☊ Rob Hodge – “Feels Good To Be Home” Link Sponsored by @SAmixtapes.com @RobHodge

DOWNLOAD: Rob Hodge – Feels Good To Be Home

http://www.myspace.com/robhodge

★NEWS★ EMI Gospel Signs National Recording Artist Willie “P-DUB” Moore @PWILLIE1 @EMIGospel

EMI Gospel and recording artist Willie “P-Dub” Moore have entered into an exclusive licensing agreement for his Kingdom Music Label.

Under this agreement, EMI Gospel will handle world -wide distribution rights, marketing and promotions for recorded music products.  The first product to come from this agreement will be P-Dub’s CD, The Turning Point, slated for release on September 14, 2010.

“EMI is excited to partner with P-Dub to further spread his urban/hip hop brand from the streets to the church and beyond,” said Larry Blackwell, Vice President/General Manager of EMI Gospel.

Ken Pennell, President of EMI Gospel said, “We love that P-Dub spreads the Gospel message in today’s language.”P-Dub added, “I thank God for this opportunity with EMI to influence the world, change lives and make history in the process with Kingdom Music.”

Willie “P-Dub” Moore and his brand of Hip Hop/Urban Gospel, along with his Young, Fly & Saved movement have already amassed a following of 25 million through the social networking medium and digital formats.  He’s poised to take the music world to the next level of inspiration with his new CD, The Turning Point which arrives in stores and on line September 14, 2010.

Check out P-DUB’s Official Site | Twitter | EMI Gospel

★LEAK★ “Whileiamhere” From Peace 586′s Forthcoming Beat Tape “aBle” @illect

Artist: Peace 586
Album title: aBle
Label: ILLECT Recordings
Release date: July 27th, 2010

Related links:
http://www.illect.com
http://www.illect.com/artist/peace_586/
http://www.facebook.com/peace586

★NEWS★ National Recording Artist Praiz’ Says “Its Time To Let Go & Dance!” With New Single (Listen) @iampraiz

Press Release:

In the midst of the daily reports of natural disasters, the job market disappearing and the collapsing economy people are searching for answers and grasping for hope. During these times of uncertainty, national recording artist Praiz’, has the solution – “Let Go” and dance! The new single “Let Go” fuses the musical prowess of Maroon 5, Justin Timberlake, Toby Mac, Frankie Beverly and Maze rolled into one! Praiz’ encourages the listeners through these hard times by focusing on the goodness of God. This upbeat skate jam is sure to be the next summer anthem!

Artist: Praiz’
Song Title: Let Go (Single Version)
Production: V’land
Album: Let Go (Maxi Single)
Release Date: June 21, 2010 (Digital download only)
Label: Parking Lot Praiz’ Beats, LLC

Purchase the “Let Go” (Maxi-Single) @ iTunes (Includes Single and Album Version, Instrumental and Acapella)

Visit Praiz’ @ his  Official Site | Become a fan on Facebook |  Follow Praiz on Twitter

Review: Hey Yo! Need A Ride To VBS? Jump On The “Bible Bus” with Playdough & DJ Sean P @_PLAYDOUGH @freshlikeseanp

It’s the summertime – and if you’ve been anywhere near a church in your life, you know there was no sitting at home, watching cartoons all day – your parents sent you to Vacation Bible School! Well kids, this years VBS is going to be different! It’s time to jump on the “Bible Bus” with Dallas’ own “Playdough”.  Playdough is not a novice in the school of hip hop. He has been rhyming hard for well over a decade with hip hop acts “Ill Harmonics” and the super group “Deepspace5″.  With numerous guest features and solo releases under his belt, Playdough has honed his skills in such a way that he can  be numbered with some the greats in hip hop. Aight! Enough with the introduction –  the “Bible Bus” just pulled up so let’s get in and ride!

☊Mixtape Madness☊ Corey Red – “Illest Rhymez U Neva Heard” Link Sponsored by @SAmixtapes.com @CoreyRed

DOWLOAD: Corey Red – Illest Rhymez U Neva Heard Link

www.coreyred.net

☊Mixtape Madness☊ Eshon Burgundy – “Blood Bought” Link Sponsored by @SAmixtapes.com @burgaking

DOWNLOAD: Eshon Burgundy – Blood Bought

http://www.myspace.com/eshonburgundy

Peep this: The Evidence of things not seen(200Bars)

How Does Love Sound? Demanding or Gentle? Love Song Battle: Armond vs Drake @armondwakeup @drakkardnoir (VOTE)

I’m sure you’ve heard Drake’s song “Find Your Love“. Its hard to get away from the song because it’s all over the place! The song is very catchy, a chart-topper and is reeling in the female fan-base by the droves! Now, the song comes across as innocent but as many have commented it seems to have an underlying current of sounding “demanding”. So I thought to myself “Is this how people really perceive love, as being demanding and aggressive?”. In contrast, the other day, I heard