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Our buddies over at
Rapstation have joined forces with Napster, which
I'm sure you've all heard of before. Here's the press
release on what sort of things have occured with this
partnership:
CHUCK D's RAPSTATION.COM AND
NAPSTER JOIN FORCES TO HOST SONG
CONTEST
Aspiring Songwriters Encouraged
To Rap Original Lyrics For Pro-Napster Song "Power To
The People And The Beats"
Chuck
D's Rapstation.com and Napster announce a songwriting
contest, calling for original lyrics to support
consumer's use of Napster's software. Rapstation.com
founder and Public Enemy frontman Chuck D wrote new
music and titled it "Power To The People And The
Beats," (a take on his own "Power to the People") and
is inviting aspiring lyricists to download their
original lyrics directly onto the track (at
Rapstation.com). The lyrics should reflect their
support of freely shared music.
The contest
rules require that entrants download the music to
"Power To The People And The Beats," rap over the
track, and then upload it back onto Rapstation.com.
The song will then be streamed on the site via
RealAudiofor Hip Hop fans to hear. All entrants must
complete the registration and release information form
before submitting their work.
Contest deadline
is May 14, 2000 at 12:00 midnight EST, with the winner
announced on May 26th, with their creation posted for
free MP3 download. The winning song is to be selected
by online voting on the site throughout the week of
May 15th.
An outspoken proponent of Napster and
the benefits it offers musicians, Chuck D and his team
devised the contest utilizing the MP3 technology that
has revolutionized the Internet. Chuck's own
songwriting has long advocated self-empowerment,
particularly with hits such as "Louder Than A Bomb"
and "Shut Em Down."
"We want to draw attention
to the positive aspects that Napster has to offer
artists," says Chuck D, "They need to realize that
they can benefit infinitely from what it has to offer.
The contest is an example of how an independent artist
can be heard and can develop their career all on their
own, all through the power of the Internet. A musical
career can now belong to everyone, not just the small
handful of acts that a major label
decides to
promote."
"We are thrilled to be working with
Chuck D on this exciting promotion," said Shawn
Fanning, 19 year old founder of Napster. "He is an
innovator in the digital music arena and one of the
first of many artists that are supportive of what we
are doing."
About
Rapstation.com
Founded in September 1999 by
Chuck D, Rapstation.com is the definitive rap and Hip
Hop culture website, dedicated to enlightening,
entertaining and empoweringthe global Hip Hop
community. Rapstation.com features a radio station
with original programming, free MP3 downloads, a
television station, celebrity interviews, information
for aspiring artists and a forum for political
expression and discussion. Since its launch, the
site
has created partnerships with some of the
web's most exciting and innovative businesses,
including RealNetworks, House of Blues Digital,
MyPlay, Rioport, MyListen, Tucows, Dimensionmusic, New
World Culture, Allearth and
Audiogalaxy.
About Napster
Located in
San Mateo, CA, Napster Inc. is the provider of the
popular filesharing technology, which currently
enables users to locate, download and play MP3 music
files from one convenient, easy-to-use interface.
Napster will, in the future, use their technology for
other filesharing purposes. Napster is also home to
the Internet's largest and most rabid community of
music fans. The company is leveraging the passion for
its
product to become the most powerful tool to
help others discover new music and artists. Napster's
membership is already expanding faster than such high
growth Internet application companies as Hotmail or
ICQ.
For details on the contest click
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| Some Release
Dates |
Source:
Raplyrix |
| May 1, 2000
12:00 AM - Ryan |
April 25:
Toni Braxton-
The Heat
Big Tymers- We Got That Work
Cypress
Hill- Skull & Bones
May 2:
Da 504 Boyz-
Goodfellas
May 9:
Beenie Man- Art and Life
Killah Priest- View from Masada
Sporty Thievz-
Sporty Thievz
Mya - Fear of Flying
May
16:
Dame Grease- Live on Lenox Avenue(w/DMX,
Scarface, Nas, etc.)
Def Squad Presents Erick Onasis
DJ Quik- Balance & Options
May
23:
Eminem- The Marshall Mathers LP
More will
be added as info becomes
available
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| Def Jam Respects
Canada |
Source:
Raplyrix |
| April 30, 2000
11:43 PM - Ryan |
| Toronto rap star,Saukrates,
has just inked a deal with Def Jam. The new deal should
help to elevate Toronto as a serious center of Hip-Hop.
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| MTV Eminem Bio
Rythm |
Source:
Raplyrix |
| April 30, 2000
11:35 PM - Ryan |
| Eminem fans should check out
MTV's Ten Spot on Wednesday night. They will be having a
show about the life of Eminem. Tune in to learn more
about the talented hip-hop
star. |
| RapLyrix Voice Battles
Launched! |
Source:
RapLyrix.com
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| April 22, 2000
6:33 PM - Dave |
I was able to launch our
newest feature to the site, real-time voice battles. You
are now able to login and battle through real-time voice
chat. This means that when you talk into your computer
mic, people will be able to hear you, it's just like
talking on the phone but a ton of people are in the
room.
Check it out
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As you've probably noticed,
there have been a few additions/changes to the RapLyrix
site. For one, our featured lyricist section is now up.
Our first lyricist is Frank Jackson.
There have
been some layout changes to the main page to help
promote various sections to the site, including our new
articles section, which has launched. Our first article
is an interview with Profound, winner of the MTV
Online/Loud Records Ultimate Hip-Hop Talent Search. Make
sure to check that out.
All the reviews have been
converted to the new design, so now you can check out
all our reviews, as well as user reviews. Don't forget
to submit your own reviews in.
There are a couple
little things here and there, but those are the major
changes, if you have any suggestions make sure to let us
know. |
| Dr Dre Being
Sued |
Source:
MTV |
| April 19, 2000
7:36 PM - Ryan |
| George Lucas' Lucasfilm,
Ltd. production company is suing Dre for several
copywright and trademark misuses. The suit is about THX
Deep Note which is used in theaters before a movie comes
on. If you own Dr Dre's new album than you will
recognize the use of the sound on the albums intro. We
will keep you posted. |
| Ruff Ryders Vol
II. |
Source:
SOHH |
| April 19, 2000
7:13 PM - Ryan |
I just heard the great news
that the Ruff Ryders will be working on a sequel to
their first smash hit Ruff Rydes Vol I. Swizz Beats has
decided to let other producers take a crack at the
album.
DJ Premier, Timbaland, Dr. Dre and newcomer
Teflon will round out the list of big-name producers to
work on the album. Swizz has recieved a lot of criticism
about repetition in his beats and un-originality so this
is a good move. Other guest appearances will be by
Redman, Method Man, Snoop Dogg, Busta Rhymes, and
Juvenile.
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| Concert Stabbing
Update |
Source:
SOHH |
| April 6, 2000
2:59 PM - Ryan |
Ruff Ryder Entertainment,
the company funding the Cash Money/Ruff Ryder Tour, have
released an official statement about Monday nights brawl
at Bostons Fleet Center.
"Our sincerest apologies
go out to our fans, supporters and all of the attendees
at the show in Boston. We trust that this isolated
incident serves as a reminder that we must be vigilant
in keeping the peace when and where we gather. The very
premise of this tour is to foster a sense of unity
within the hip-hop community. Incidents such as this one
only serve to strengthen our resolve."
Two men
were arrested after the incident,David Smith, 34, of
Randolph, Mass. for assault with a dangerous weapon
after throwing a six-foot marble bench at a man and
Benny Reyes(21)of New York for marijuana possesion.
Marco Antonio Ennis (Antonio 2G) of Made Men was one of
the 6 people stabbed.
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| RR/Cash Money
Stabbing |
Source:
SOHH |
| April 4, 2000
10:52 PM - Ryan |
4 to 10 people have been
stabbed, with two in critical condition during a Ruff
Ryders/Cash Money concert in Boston. Back stage, a brawl
between the Cash Money crew and Boston's "Made Men"
broke out and is supposebly the casue of the stabbings.
DMX was unable to continue his part of the
concert.
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