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Nelly Inks Deal With ZizZazz

(Photo Source)Nelly's definitely on his grind with a new energy mix called ZizZazz. The Grammy award winning artist recently linked a deal with ZizZazz and now owns part of the company.ZizZazz is the fastest...
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Are We Ready for ‘The Recession’?

(Photo Source)On September 2, Young Jeezy will release his third album entitled, "The Recession"on his label CTE under Def Jam records. Jeezy says this album is a natural progression. "I went from 'Thug...
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More legal woes for the Fireman

(Photo Source)Just when Lil Wayne thought he was experiencing the best moment of his career (from the recent 1.2 million + sales of The Carter 3), he was hit with a copyright infringement lawsuit. Abcko Music...
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The Other Job: GHOSTWRITER

(Source)For years, it has been "secretly" known that some of the top entertainers and authors helped build their success hugely by the creative writings of a Ghostwriter. In this first installment of STACKS...
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Music 101: Mechanical Licensing

In the last segment, Music 101: Publishing, we gave you some detailed insight on publishing rights and how royalty payments are made. This continuation of the Music 101 series will go further into ways in...
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Lord…please give DMX a sign!

It's like you're watching the evolution of DMX everyday in the news...Along with his alleged drug use, it's evident that the continuous brush with the law has really taken a toll out on this brother. Earl...
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White Rapper Takeover

(Source)Guess who's back??? Eminem! Sources say the white "saviour" to hip-hop is back in the studio working on his highly anticipated album. It's been four years since the mega rap star released his last...
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Get Seen. Get Connected. Get Educated.

ATLANTA MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT CONFERENCESUNDAY, AUGUST 17, 2008 Sessions = 1 for $100 2 for $150 R&B 12pm-2pm Hip-Hop 12pm-2pm or 3pm-5pm Inspirational 3pm-5pmATLANTIS MUSIC CONFERENCE - 10TH...
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Boy Band Creator Owes Millions

Poor, poor Lou! The creator of late 90's hottest boy groups N-Sync and the Backstreet Boys was convicted of fraud in 2007 and is now serving a 25 year sentence. He has now been ordered to pay a minimum of $300...
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Death Row Records Sold!!!

(Photo Source)The New York based Global Music Group Inc. announced Monday that it purchased Death Row Records for $24 million. GMG also stated that the purchase included a huge back catalog of music and the...
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Too Short's Studio Shutdown

(Photo Source: Google)A recording studio, owned by rapper Too Short, is forced to close due to a $1 million court judgement stemming from a 1991 car accident case. UpAllNite studio located in Oakland , CA...
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Too Short’s Studio Shutdown

(Photo Source: Google)A recording studio, owned by rapper Too Short, is forced to close due to a $1 million court judgement stemming from a 1991 car accident case. UpAllNite studio located in Oakland , CA...
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Money Trouble Brews In Georgia

(Photo Source: Associated Press)Unfortunately, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr and Coretta Scott King may be turning over in their graves soon. The siblings of the late civil rights leader and his wife were summoned...
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Lil Wayne’s Back on Top

(Source) Once again Weezy F. Baby has claimed the #1 spot of the Billboard’s Hot 200 ending British rock band Coldplay’s two-week reign.Despite a 25% drop in sales, Lil Wayne's "Tha Carter III" returns to...
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NY's Mobb Deep Sue Former Manager

(Photo Source: Google) Mobb Deep, the Queens- New York rap duo, filed a lawsuit suing their former manager for unauthorized sales of copyrighted songs and unpaid royalties. On July 9, the lawsuit named Norman...
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NY’s Mobb Deep Sue Former Manager

(Photo Source: Google) Mobb Deep, the Queens- New York rap duo, filed a lawsuit suing their former manager for unauthorized sales of copyrighted songs and unpaid royalties. On July 9, the lawsuit named Norman...
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CEO’s Under 30: Aaron Arnold

The television network, CNN, has begun an interview series titled “Young People That Rock”. In this segment, Aaron Arnold, CEO of Music Is My Business, discusses his determination to enter the music...
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The Man Behind the Man

Managers for T.I/Grand Hustle, Block Ent, DTP, Shawty Lo/Hitt-Afta-Hitt,B.o.B, and Gucci Man/So Icy(Photo courtesy of STACKS Magazine)This past Friday, June 27, 2008, P.Brown of Streettalk Newspaper held her...