Musicians and Artists Rely on MySpace to Market Music; Even Baby Boomer Bands Should Get on Board MySpace for Musicians book shows artists how to promote music online. Now that adults account for almost 70 percent of MySpacers, "It's not just for major labels and teenagers," says author Fran Vincent. "MySpace is a must for all indie musicians." - 2008-01-03

PassAlong Networks Launches Rostr Playlist Widget: Users Can Display Music Taste, Brands Can Permeate Social Networks Media distribution developer PassAlong Networks(TM) today launched Rostr(TM), a customizable and interactive Web playlist widget that enables artists, labels, fans and brands to extend their reach into social networks while offering users a unique tool for displaying their music tastes. - 2008-01-03

Music Innovator Wyclef Jean and Business Mogul Howard Misle in New Entertainment Venture In Ya Face/Refugee/Carnival House: New Company Set to Launch First Music Act and TV Project in Spring 2008 Grammy Award Winning musician Ambassador Wyclef Jean and International business mogul Howard Misle have merged their vast media assets to form a new joint venture to produce an array of music, TV, and film projects under the In Ya Face/Refugee/Carnival House umbrella. The initial and primary focus will be music and Misle and Jean will serve as Co-Chairmen of the new Silicon Valley based company. Jean's Refugee/Carnival House Hip Hop duo Kontrast will merge with Misle's In Ya Face Records roster including: Pop princess Eva, R&B diva Holly Rae, R&B male star Sonny Blaq and Hip Hop acts Big Work and ProHoeZak. In the new venture Misle and Jean will sign, develop and produce new and established acts. Jean will also become a strong creative force in the development and production of several of the artists from the In Ya Face stable. The first music project from the newly formed venture is due in the spring of 2008. - 2007-12-11

Singer, Songwriter & Dance PoP Artist Arnold G Received Two Entries in the Official Grammy Awards Balloting Southern California based singer, songwriter, dancer & performer Arnold G has been placed on the Official Ballot for the 2008 Grammy Awards with 2 entries in the following categories "Record Of The Year" and "Album Of The Year"! - 2007-11-16

Glade Presents Mannheim Steamroller's Halloween on Ice Starring Nancy Kerrigan NBC Airdate: Saturday, October 27, 2007 (4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. EST) Glade presents Mannheim Steamroller's Halloween on Ice starring Nancy Kerrigan on NBC-TV Saturday, October 27, 4:00 p.m. EST. The Halloween show features a cast of Olympic, World and National Champions headlined by two time Olympic medalist and US National Champion Nancy Kerrigan, who was also the artistic director of the show. The skaters perform live with Mannheim Steamroller, which has released two Halloween CDs. - 2007-10-25

Go 'Back to School' with Music Choice - Chris Brown, Corbin Bleu, Aly & AJ, Shop Boyz and Secondhand Serenade Featured in the Month-Long Campaign on Music Choice Music Choice, the multi-platform music network that reaches millions of music fans through their televisions, online, and cell phones, announces the launch of its 'Back to School' campaign in September, featuring the artists that 'students' care about - Chris Brown, Corbin Bleu, Aly & Aj, Shop Boyz and Secondhand Serenade. - 2007-09-05

The Next Big Thing in Electronic Music, 1undread is Ready to Start a Musical Revolution 1undread, and Electronic Music Group from Bermuda have a unique blend of styles that may possibly revolutionize the world of electronic music. They are hard to categorize but their music filled with mind twisting breaks and sounds matched with smooth bluesy vocals is about to turn the work upside down. - 2007-08-12

Nikki Diaz's Debut CD 'Nikki Diaz' Featuring the Hit 'Boy Toy', Set For Release: Artist is Nominated as Best Latin Vocalist at the Las Vegas Music Awards Most likely you have seen Nikki Diaz in Down aka Kilo's "Lean Like A Cholo" video, "G's Need Love Too" video, or on one of her four tracks with the rapper/hip hop artist. Now she is ready to show you what she is made of on her debut album! - 2007-08-02

Jerusalem Rocks! International music festival to bring Black Eyed Peas, Arrested Development and The Commitments to Teddy Stadium in Jerusalem September 9, 2007. - 2007-07-26

Acclaimed Viral Music Video 'We Will Not Be Silenced' Wins Progressive Source Award "We Will Not Be Silenced" has been viewed more than 6.0 million times since its launch less than two years ago, making it one of the most highly downloaded viral videos on the internet. That accomplishment was recognized at the 2007 Progressive Source Awards, where it was unanimously awarded Best Awareness-Raising Video by a panel of judges. - 2007-07-19

Electronic Pop Music Duo Partner with Current Nobel Peace Prize Winner in New Music Video Burgeoning British/Norwegian Electronic Pop duo The Green Children are teaming up in a music video released today with the current Nobel Peace Prize Winner, Professor Muhammad Yunus. - 2007-05-15

Mother of Twins Delivers in Studio Psalmoetry births mainstream milk - spiritual soulfood. - 2007-05-15

Bob Marley & The Wailers - Roots, Rock, Remixed to be Released July 24, 2007; First Bob Marley Remix Album to Receive Marley Family Blessing Bob Marley is one of the most celebrated and beloved figures on the planet and the term reggae is synonymous with the musical legacy he left behind. Digging deeply into that sacred catalog, the dozen remixes of legendary songs on Roots, Rock, Remixed (Quango/rockr music) are taking the familiar and cherished and reintroducing them to sound systems worldwide. Featuring a crop of today's hottest producers, Roots, Rock, Remixed balances that fine line of being respectful to the inimitable artist Nesta was, and using the bass-heavy, digital technologies available to us today. Nothing of the gorgeous, analog originals is lost in translation. - 2007-05-01

Jennifer Lopez's First Spanish-Language Album is an Instant #1 on the Billboard Latin Chart: Como Ama Una Mujer Breaks Records with Highest Sales for an Artist's Debut Spanish-Language Album Jennifer Lopez recently said that her first ever Spanish language album Como Ama Una Mujer was a longtime dream for her to accomplish. And today her beloved project storms the Billboard Latin chart nailing the #1 spot in its first week while also making a remarkable #10 debut on the Billboard Top 200 Album chart. She also makes history with the highest sales of a Spanish album debut, inclusive of English and Latin artists. With this chart-topping debut, Jennifer joins an elite number of only five artists to ever land in the top ten with Spanish-language albums; they include Shakira, Mana, Don Omar and Selena. In addition, Como Ama Una Mujer sold more in one week digitally than any other Spanish-language release ever. Early chart numbers from overseas show amazing debuts in non-Spanish speaking countries like Switzerland (#1), Italy (#2) and Germany (#4). - 2007-04-06

FameCast Kicks-off Season Two of its Nationwide Online Competition Season Two includes six new stages and a three city roadshow to aide artists in competing on FameCast. Season Two adds six new stages for a total of 12, including Metal, Spoken Word, Singer/Song Writer, Dance, Animation and Short Film. With a total of 12 stages that now means a total of 12 FameCast Fēnoms and 12 grand prizes, each worth $10,000. - 2007-04-03

The Vanishing Black Male and a Call to Recording Artists Called the #1 Black documentary of 2005 by syndicated movie critic Kam Williams, The Vanishing Black Male is a thought-provoking documentary that encourages African American men and women to discuss problems and solutions. - 2007-01-08

Dj Demonixx -- ElectroAcidFunk Vol. 6 (Black Magic Records USA/ Journees Music) This release, EAF6, is the long-awaited debut electronic mixed mayhem from New Orleans' godfather, Dj Demonixx. This is an otherworldly hybrid of some of the hottest breakbeat and electro-house tracks to break out of the underground with a special, supernatural remix treatment. Caution: Listening to this album will make you want to pierce your naughty parts ... - 2007-01-07

European Radio Recognizes DRZHIVEGAS as the New Direction of Rock & Roll Big-FM, the #1 CHR radio station in Europe / Germany, selects St. Louis based DRZHIVEGAS to be the featured guest on their weekly broadcast "The LA Music Pipeline" airing Sunday Dec. 3. - 2006-12-02

New York Funk Phenoms The Rapture Get Into It -- Form Label Called Throne of Blood to Release Vinyl Versions of Singles and More Universal album 'Pieces of The People We Love' earns unanimous critical acclaim. - 2006-11-29

UK Drum & Bass Producers Nightbreed Battle Zombie-Ravers UK Drum & Bass producers Nightbreed unveil their new comic strip "Tales of the Nightbreed." - 2006-11-20

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