So we launched a record label…and here’s our first hit!
The Music Man Online has now turned into a record label…MMO Records to be exact. More on that later. For now, enjoy the hottest party record of the summer, straight from our first artist:
Download: DeX!- “Shinin’ On ‘Em” (Produced by Oak of The Knightwritaz)
And make sure to show DeX! some love on his Myspace page.
(Did You Know: DeX! is the brother of rising Def Jam R&B superstar Karina Pasian)
LL Cool J’s new single “Baby” is dope!
While we’re busy finishing up LL Cool J’s snazzy new Myspace layout, we wanted to share his new single with you. This is HUGE!
Listen: LL Cool J Feat. The-Dream- “Baby”
Nas unleashes new single: “Hero” Produced by Polow Da Don
Here it is, folks: the official first single off Nas’s forthcoming album, Untitled, due in stores July 15, 2008 via Def Jam/Columbia. “Hero” was produced by Polow Da Don and features Keri Hilson on the hook.
Listen:
Did You Know: The Music Man Online developed NasIndependenceDay.com and built the streaming media tools to promote the site — including the audio player you see above!
Get the official Nas widget - New album in stores July 1!
We’re all excited over here about our newest client — hip-hop pioneer Nas. The rapper’s forthcoming untitled album hits stores July 1st, and we’ve been summoned to build his online blog, NasIndependenceDay.com. The page won’t be launched for a few more days, but to get your Nas fix, add the official widget below to your page:
9th Ward- “Chopper” [Trailer]
Jermaine Dupri, Nitti, Island Urban and Playmaker Music Present…
9TH WARD- “CHOPPER” (TRAILER)
FULL VERSION LAUNCHING ONLINE SOON…
NEW ARTIST ON JERMAINE DUPRI’S ISLAND URBAN MUSIC IMPRINT
DEBUT ALBUM COMING THIS SUMMER
Direct URL: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tIgh_6I5jhc
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Def Jam and Corporate Thugz Entertainment Present: Blood Raw
Def Jam and Corporate Thugz Entertainment present Blood Raw
Panama City Rapper Drops First Single & Video “Louie” Feat. Young Jeezy
Check out this new artist, Blood Raw, signed to Def Jam and Young Jeezy’s Corporate Thugz Entertainment. He’s part of Jeezy’s USDA camp (remember their 2007 album Cold Summer?) and is ready to drop his first album, My Life: The True Testimony on June 17, 2008.
The first single off the album is called “Louie” and features Young Jeezy. Download the song at http://www.zshare.net/audio/11939019d66227f7.
You can also listen to the track here:
This is going to be a summer anthem!!!
Also to get a better feel of Blood Raw’s debut album, check out his video EPK below. I promise you you’ll think it’s dope.
Direct URL: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WdCCQpoqr3U
To interview Blood Raw, contact Andrew.
Angela and Vanessa Simmons present Pastry Sneakers
The Simmons sisters just celebrated the one year anniversary of their Pastry Sneakers line. The girls are excited to launch new flavors and styles of Pastry shoes, and you can chat with them on their official web site, www.pastrykicks.com. To set up an interview with the Simmons girls to discuss their entrepreneurial endeavor, contact Andrew.
Karina Pasian unveils her new single, “16 @ War”
Highly anticipated R&B musician Karina Pasian has finally announced her new single, “16 @ War.” The Dominican artist signed to Def Jam Records in 2004 at the age of 12 after engaging in a bidding war with the likes of Jimmy Iovine (Interscope), Diddy (Bad Boy) and Jay-Z (Def Jam). The single was written by Terius “The-Dream” Nash and produced by Tricky Stewart. Karina’s debut album, First Love, hits stores August 19. Oh, and have you seen the dope site our designer Dustin put together for Karina? www.meetkarina.net — bookmark it!
Listen:
Win a pair of Gucci sneakers and an iPod Touch from Rocko!
Check out Rocko’s Myspace Page and enter the “Umma Do Me” contest for a chance to win a pair of Gucci Sneakers and an iPod Touch courtesy of Island Urban Records and The Music Man Online. Fans must customize their own Myspace pages with photos, videos, and music that best represent themselves. The five best profiles will be hand-chosen by Rocko, and will each be awarded prizes.
New site for comedian Maronzio Vance
Jan 8 We recently set up an interactive blog for comedian Maronzio Vance. The man has been featured on Comedy Central, Caroline’s On Broadway, ComicView, and more. He currently has a holding deal with NBC and will be featured in several of their forthcoming TV shows. Check out the site here. For more information on Maronzio or to schedule an interview with him, hit Andrew up.