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NEWS

URBANELITE PROMOTIONS

 

www.myspace.com/urbanelitepr

PROMOTING THE HOTTEST MIX OF URBAN & HIPHOP STYLES INTO THE UK & EUROPEAN MARKETPLACE

 

PROMOTING THE NEW SINGLES FROM SIR AAH and BOZ FARAMONE FROM APRIL 2008

Read more about the artists, hear the tracks and watch the videos at www.myspace.com/urbanelitepr

 

In memory of Kruze's mother, please consider making a donation to fight pulmonary fibrosis HERE

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PARENTS AGAINST CANCER (USA)

www.iamhope.org

FIGHT LEUKEMIA & CANCER

(in memory of DJ Swing)

www.15mins2savealife.com

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They provide artist management, song placement, A&R, publishing, marketing and have worked with majors for 15 years. They are looking for talented producers in hiphop & rnb for publishing deals from anywhere in the world. The main man is Cappriccieo M Scates, at PM Music Group, 957 W Marietta St NW, Suite D, Atlanta GA 30318 USA cappriccieo@pmmusicgroup.com and www.pmmusicgroup.com

 

ARTIST DROPS FOR SYNDICATED SHOW

Mary Nichols aka DJ Fusion has LOADS of radio shows!! She's known for the Fusebox Radio Broadcasts at Rutgers University Radio, does the Urban Network Magazine's Radio Station, HipHop Fundamentalz, Conspiracy UK, BumRush and many more. She is looking for drops for her mixtape and also for her various radio shows. There is literally too much to quote on here, but all MP3s must be sent to her at exit9hiphop@yahoo.com or if you put it on cd, Mary Nichols, c/o The Fusebox, 14 Easton Avenue #250, New Brunswick, NJ 08901-1918 To get all the specific info you need, there is a standard email she has. Email her at djfusion@ureach.com and ask for the email REQUEST FOR ARTIST DROPS FOR SYNDICATED FUSEBOX RADIO BROADCASTS and she'll send it through to you. Well worth doing.

 

RELAUNCH OF B-GYRL FOR FEMALE DJS & MCS

Spinderella, Sweet Tee and Rosie Gaines are working on the relaunch of b-gyrl.com and Spin's show BACKSPIN will be a regular feature. Femmixx showcasing females djs coast to coast and Lasies of the Mic presented by Shocklee Entertainment, b-gyrl manifesto, the live station and b-gyrl tv and podcasts will also feature. So if you know or are a female involved in hiphop anywhere in the world, get involved via www.b-gyrl.com

 

MAKING THE ARTIST

The purpose of this website is to help independent artists to get more exposure on a global scale. You can sign up for a free account where you will be able to upload your music, biography, photos, contact info and you will have your own guestbook and blog section. The site owner is Emil Wagenius and can be contacted at info@makingtheartist.com Check the site www.makingtheartist.com

 

ONFUMES

A new urban portal seeking amateur hiphop video submissions. The site features streaming music videos, short films, artist profiles, event info etc. Artists will be eligible for sponsor prizes. Email it to submissions@onfumes.com or mail a dvd with press pack to ONFUMES, 244 Fifth Avenue, J 231, New York NY10001-7604 Check the site www.onfumes.com

 

NYC STATION WANTS YOUR CDS & VINYL

DJ Ace of Spades is a big supporter of independent artists and also has his own radio show and clubs. He wants vinyl, but will accept cds to get you some good exposure at the nights he's involved in. You can check out Ace of Spades at www.myspace.com/musicnotesmagazine and email him at aceofspades@tmail.com

 

FLORIDA DJ WANTS THEM EXCLUSIVES

DJ Menace is based in Ft Lauderdale and part of the hooddjs.com Mixtape Militia and Rap Attack Lives Reporter. He wants anything exclusive for his mixtapes, so if you got somethin you want played out in the south, connect at djmenace954@tmail.com

 

DEGO SHOW CRYIN OUT FOR SUBMISSIONS

Emilio Sparks has shows Tuesday nights 10pm-2am 88.9FM Staten Island and on FutureFlavasOnline 11pm-1am on Fridays, all EST. Just put out an appeal to get records to him...ideally two pieces vinyl to Emilio Sparks/Hiphop, WSIA 2800 Victory Blvd, Room 1C-106, Staten Island, NY10314, but MP3s also to degoshow@gmail.com

 

NUMBER ONE MUSIC

An online destination for independent artists to market, promote and distribute their music. You will be able to host your own mp3s, there are free promotions within the community via a newsletter to 10,000 subscribers, your own merchandise shop and a mailing list manager keeps you in touch with your fans and know what cities they live in via mapping software. You need to register at the site, so check it out at www.numberonemusic.com

 

BREAKDOWN TV

Broadcast on www.thebreakdown.tv this is run by the top geezer Timmy Grins from Arcane Music. They specialize in showing the videos of the quality independent artist from all over the world. They have a nice mix of some top names with a heavy representation of independent releases. Broadcasting every Monday night for roughly a 13 week period, series two starts on 17th April, so you gotta check this out and get your material in to them. connect with Timmy at the site linked above.

 

TRU MAGAZINE

A new publication just launched covering music, fashions, social issues, art...proud to say it's tru to da street. Check it out at www.trumagazine.com

 

VIDEO OUTLET

STIMTVMUSIC has launched online in a bid to help new artists get more exposure with use of their videos. There is an endless stream of videos which changes every 7 seconds with the viewer clicking on the one they want to watch. That can also include artist interviews and other footage, and there will be an area where the viewer can purchase the cd and/or dvd. Submit your videos by DVD, VHS (NTSC format), BETA or Mini/DV to STIMTVMUSIC Network, 4347 Raytheon Road, Oxnard, CA91601 and visit stimtv.com

 

UNDERWORLD HIPHOP

Really good site for new artists and independents to showcase their material. The site has a chart ranking system for artists with a limited MP3 dowload facility. Includes information on radio stations as well, and each artist gets their own artist page, bio and link to their home site. Unlike other similar sites, this is purely for hiphop artists and labels, and includes a good few well known names such as Jeru the Damaja. Details on how to get yourself on and uploaded are at the website www.underworldhiphop.com

 

RADIO DIRECTX

This is a company who work with over 5000 Radio, Media & Club djs on a promotions tip. They include shows all around the world and in the States satellite radio, commercial and college radio, club djs, national pools etc. However, it is not a service mailing out MP3s. They have 5000 member djs who check the list of music they put up on their website. If the djs like what they then they ask for a promo cd. It is the artist/label who is advised of the request and ships the cd out. They guarantee at least 50 cd requests over a 3 month period. They charge $49 US Dollars to promote your cd on their network.They are a company based in Canada, and they are basically acting as a pseudo tastemaker database that djs worldwide have latched onto to preview the latest releases, and then get them sent to them.Check their site at www.radiodirectx.com where you can see their list of stations. Of course, if you want a concerted promotion in campaign in one particular area or region, then this does not guarantee that. It guarantees that you'll get at least 50b requests from ANYWHERE in the world, however if it helps with a little initial exposure which you can use to build your profile, then it's not a bad deal. If of course you want promotions in the UK & Europe done by the best in their field, then you come to us! Email agency@belles.demon.co.uk for details

 

CULTURAMA

A very tidy site which covers a good range of the hiphop scene. In particular, the reason for highlighting this site is its excellent LINKS section which lists a load of labels and artists the web owner knows personally and admires, as well as Hiphop Filmmakers, magazines and general interest, also covers matters internationally. We worth a look in to pick up some useful information Check it HERE

 

NORTH WEST RESOURCE

Seaspot is known in the north west corner of the US as being one of the main Urban Resource sites for the area. It has a tv show, urban radio listings, events listings, dj charts, a store, reviews (not limited to local artists) and almost 35,000 members. Check it out and aim for a review at www.seaspot.com

 

HARD TIMES RADIO

In conjunction with Hard Times Records, this is the home of unsigned and independent artists. Tune in every Monday nightn 10pm-1am EST and it is hosted by the main man P R Dean and Richie Pittsburgh. very good people, look out for them HERE and email hardtimesrecords@aol.com

 

HIPHOP FRIENDS

Well arent we all! Hiphop Friends Inc is a distributor of independent hiphop. They have set up a site hiphopfriends.com which hosts the labels they distribute by using up to date streaming lines which allows the listener to sit there all day if they like and listen to every track of every artist. In order to take away one of the music, each track is available for MP3 download at 79 cents, or the entire CD can be bought. Nice little set up and something you may want to get involved with. Check it HERE

 

BIG BANK CLUB

Interactive internet Radio station based in Chicago but spread out to Europe also. Run by Big Bank Entertainment who develop and produce new artists, preparing them to be taken on by managers or labels etc. In part, taking over the role of the A&R rep (see our oppo for vocalists in the UK section below). The website is HERE so while they will not accept unsolicited material, get in touch and build with them, get tracks on their shows and if that takes off they may take a further interest in you.

 

TIGHT NET RADIO

Just a heads up to the people choice radio station. The tracks are voted upon by the public and using a "star system" if the song gets 3 stars in two weeks it is kept on rotation, but if it gets 4 or more, it will go on "BLAST". To find out how to get your tracks on there, contact Tina T at tinat@tightnetradio.com Of course you can check the station out yourself HERE

 

NORTH AMERICAN CAMPUS RADIO LINK

OK, courtesy of Pimp T over at Brockway Entertainment, his site has very helpfully linked a superb link to hundreds of campus radio shows all over the USA, by area and also by day and time theyre on. Check it out HERE

 

WORD ON DA STREET RADIO

Linked directly to Word on da Street Magazine, Woods radio features DJ Twyst, Isiswisdom and DJ Needles all backing underground hiphop on two shows in Atlanta onWATB 1420 AM on Fridays from 8pm to 11pm and on Saturdays on 90.5FM from 6pm-8.30pm To get a scheduled interview, email info@wordondastreetz.com or call 678 913 5856

THE BREAKDOWN TV

Timmy Grins of Arcane Music is running an online tv show in assocaition with Trenz from97 Percent Entertainment. They have aired 4 episodes so far with interviews and videos. There will be an episode every week for the first 12 week season. They mix up the coverage with mainstream and underground artists and style their show on Yo! MTV RAPS So check it out at www.thebreakdown.tv and get in touch with the man at timmygrins@arcanemusic.com and tell him we sent ya.

TLA PRONLINE

Representing Independent Rap and Spoken Word artists this is a site worth checkingout for their regular news updates, industry updates, featured artists and much more. Definitely worth checking out to gain some valuable information as well as a lil mo shine. Check it www.tla-pronline.com

 

WHO MAG

This is a nice website which supports new artists and mixes it up with news on more established names....the way radio should be!! Based in New Jersey they do interviews, articles, reviews and also put together a dvd which features new upcoming artists. This is becoming more & more common as you'll see from other features on this page, and is the visual equivalent of a mixtape, though potentially more sellable. Have a look for yourself at www.whomag.net

 

EJAMS BOOKING AGENCY

This is a website which acts as a new talent roster, a business resource for entertainment, providing booking services around the world. Basically they take you on, set up a profile, your prices to hire, and that's you got an entry for anyone looking for an emcee, or a producer etc. Check it out & you'll see what we mean. Go to ejams.com then click on agency

 

HIPHOP 411 TV

This is a tv programme set around up & comin new local artists in a reality based format, so viewers can see what it takes to be an artist. They will feature big time acts performing in the major clubs while interviewing them to find out their plans & future projects, and to give a sense of what it takes to succeed. They will even go to some local schools to highlight some of their stars in the biz. The immediate areas covered are Orlando, Jacksonville & Little Rock but a general coverage of the south will be in place. Get more information at www.hiphop411tv.com. It broadcasts every Sunday at 12.00 midnight on UPN WTOG 44

 

FATBEATS LAUNCH RADIO SHOW

Fatbeats, known throughout the world as a distributor and record label with offices in the USA and Amsterdam Holland, are launching a new radio show which will broadcast each Sunday between 2 & 4pm EST. Hosted by DJ Jab who founded Fatbeats, there will also be dj rotation from the Fatbeats roster and can be heard at eastvillageradio.com

 

YOUR MUSIC NETWORK

This is a website which broadcasts new music on a cable tv show theyve got on the PAX Network. It is designed to help raise awareness for new artists and also help sell the tracks online. We have heard of other companies doing this where they use the videos as the adverts for the public to come and buy the records online. There is also an internet radio part of their set up as well as an industry resource. Basically, they broadcast the artists and get the public to come to their site to buy the product. A full description of what they are about can be viewed HERE The main man behind it is Josh Schroeder, so you could direct any queries direct to him at joshuas@yourmusicnetwork.net with submissions to PO Box 80352, Seattle, WA 98108, USA

 

DETROIT STATION LOOKIN FOR UNDERGROUND JOINTS

The 10 is a dj on Detroit's Pmove radio broadcast on live365.com. They are playin uncut underground records along with the high rollers, so to get the mailing details, email tenn28@yahoo.com and check out their website at www.pmove.net

 

CAFE PRESS

This is a website where you can upload your tracks, make a cd and then sell it through the site as well as creating other merchandise such as t-shirts with your own design. The site create a complete storefront for you free. Could be useful as a central point if you dont have a website but wanna start sellin your goods. Check it out and see if it seems good for you at www.cafepress.com

 

MAGAZINE OFFERS REVIEWS ON MIXTAPES

Brotha K of On Tha Real Magazine is looking to receive mixtapes for reviews. They are based in Austin Texas and cater for those who need that little bit extra exposure. Send through to Brotha K, On Tha Real Magazine, 11900 Metric Blvd, J #226, Austin TX 78758-3121 For more information email hollakj@netscape.net

 

MULTI HIPHOP LINK

Just came across a portal that had many hiphop sites listed that we think you would perhaps find useful. It's part of SK8TV.COM and the specific link is HERE

 

NEW HIPHOP MIXTAPE SITE

OK, we came across this by accident, and werent sure, but felt you might be able to use this info. The site in question is "Directing you to new hiphop music" and the site is updated almost every day with details of the latest Hiphop mixtape releases. They say they take the hard work out of discovering new hiphop music and provide the details to go and buy the latest mixtapes. Obviously mixtapes will be bangin out new joints often well before they are officially released, and the site says "DJS, ARTISTS, RETAILERS......If you have a new hiphop mixtape that you want displayed on this site, hit us up" They basically list the tapes just out and where they can be bought from So if you want it listed, check out www.jah.clara.net It will also let you see which djs are playin which joints/styles, and the different shops online that take mixtapes, so there can be a lot of useful info in that site for you.

 

2 SITES WORTH CHECKIN

Heard from our friends over at Holdin it Down Records who got their artist Nomaad ready to set off some rockets. They said that it's worth checkin out The Flow Mag, so we did. Good coverage for underground artists as well as a "jusslissen" section and potential for interviews etc. Contact the peeps via the site, but definitely one to add to your list. Check it out at www.theflowmag.com

Also happened upon More Hiphop. Features include DJ Buzz, Unsigned Heat, Interviews, Audio, Reviews, Forum, Beats/Streets. Very tidy and if you go into the contact page, there are the relevant email addresses whether you want to be featured, reviewed or interviewed. Definitely gets our seal of approval, so get on over to www.morehiphop.com

 

SHOP LOOKING TO SELL INTERNATIONAL JOINTS

We were contacted recently by Rich Rapper Distribution. Rich Rapper is mainly a digital distribution company in Florida but they are launching an underground hiphop record store soon. They are looking for quality records to sell, and there is NO SET UP FEE unlike most other sites. In other words, you set the price and regardless of whether you sell your cd or not, there is nothing to pay when you send your stock. The point of contact is Hilary, and for something like this, we would strongly recommend that you do contact them directly with all queries you may have. The email address is info@richrapper.net (also call 954 562 3930) Check out their website at www.richrapper.net Remember, this offer relates to their new SHOP, not their digital online distribution service

 

NEW CENTRAL SITE FOR COLLEGE INTERNET STATIONS

Really interesting one this. Set up by Detroit's DJ Osiris, headsupfm.com is a site where college radio djs & internet stations can sign up & have their show appear in the On Air Box with spotlights on djs, events, articles & reviews and much more. So in effect, it is beginning to centralise a lot of college internet shows going on from all over the place. A good look for internet djs obviously, but also useful for fans of hiphop online to check out the different sounds and also as a resource tool for artists & labels to connect with internet djs. So if you know a college radio dj, tell em to get their show on the site and help build this resource which could be very useful in times to come

 

TV SHOW LOOKING FOR VIDEOS/FILMS/GRAFF/BREAKING

Hash Pling is a show based in East Lansing MI. It's on cable access reaching 40,000 MSU students and airs Mondays 10pm on WELM The presenter & producer is Joe Peligro and he says the show "focuses on deprogramming the masses using humour and social commentary" The point being, he wants to air your films/videos of artists, graff, break crews etc. So if you've got any videos or films that you think might be appropriate, email joep@wlnz.org or send them in to WLNZ Studios, Joe Peligro, 400 N Capitol Suite 001, Lansing, MI 48933 USA Of course, it sounds the kind of thing that might also be open to suggestion if you have any good ideas for a programme that relates to hiphop, graffiti, breaking that is perhaps away from the mainstream look, so if you have ideas and just as importantly, know how to put them together, why not drop Joe a line with a COHERENT proposition (lol!)

 

SOURCE FOR GLOBAL ONLINE RADIO

Stumbled across this the other day. It acts as a resource to find the "hottest" radio stations which are online only, but broadcasting live. We took a look and saw stations listed from all over the USA & Europe, especially Germany & France. It may act as a good source to find out about stations, then do a web search to find the actual home pages, as they are not linked as such at the resource site, though you can get to hear them broadcast. Check it out for yourself at www.black-radio.org

 

MOBILE UNDERGROUND NEW ONLINE STORE

Thought we'd bring to your attention this online store which deals solely in underground hiphop. They take 30% of the retail price you set. They will create an artist page with sound samples and the whole set up seems pretty sound, as you would find with the likes of cdbaby.com. The difference being that this site is building on the fact that you will find only underground hiphop at it, and with fewer artists, each artist gets a bit more shine for browsers. All your questions will be answered within the site, so check it out at www.mobileunderground.com

 

CONNEX LIST

We try to bring you as much info as possible from around the world that's actually gonna be useful to ya, but we have to take our hats off to the Wondertwinz & everyone else responsible for puttin together the Connex List. 103 pages of information in a glossy colour mag that could fit in your jacket pocket...well almost. Theyve got info on artists, shops, mixtape dj's, radio, promo firms, mags, record pools etc etc etc based in the States & some overseas...no matter where YOU'RE based, we can promise you that you'll find this mag real useful...absolute quality. To subscribe, just drop a line to subscription@wondertwinz.com and they'll give you the details. And if youre a company, you'd do well considering placing an ad in there, as their rates are very reasonable and they have a HUGE readership...GET ON IT!

On our VIDEO page, we bring you news & contacts of press, tv & radio who support underground hiphop around the world. However, if you wanna check out ALL the college stations in the USA, or in any one particular area of the USA, then all you need to do is click HERE

A list of all the Canadian campus stations are listed HERE

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UK NEWS

 

CHOCOLATE FIREGUARD RECORDS

An ecelectic label who also do take on hiphop artists and are actively looking for some real quality artists now. For the market here, youre not talking crunk, trill or real hardcore New York, but more traditional rhymes & beat with a contemporary vibe. They want cd submissions only to Pat Fulgoni, Chocolate Fireguard Records, PO Box 461, Huddersfiled, UK HD5 8WL email info@chocolatefireguard.co.uk

MILITALIA ENTERTAINMENT

This is a management company who deal in various genres, including urban music. Ray Francis is willing to look at global submissions to take on a quality artist, even from an early stage in development. They use online portals such as Facebook and Myspace to create a lot of hype about the artist, but it's not restricted to that. They dont want unsolicited material, meaning you have to contact them in advance, so you are asked to send an introductory letter in the first place asking fro permission to send material, and include your name, email address & telephone number. Ideally include a website or Myspace page etc in the letter if it has samples of your material, photos etc, and give details of everything you have done to date, so they can assess whether they would then wish for a package to be sent through to them.

Send to Ray Francis, Militalia Ent, c/o Top Floor, 12 Harrow Road, West Worthing, West Sussex BN11 4RB

 

DEQOY RECORDS

This is a label and in house studio dealing with R&B, Hip Hop and drum and bass. Theyre distributed via Polydor and have worked with artists such as N-Dubz. Tarek Karaman is the main guy there, and would like to hear some real quality tracks for a possible deal. He wants two tracks maximum on cd only.

Send to Tarek Karaman, Deqoy Records, 6 Pound Lane, Marlow, SL7 2AQ

 

RAW PRODUCTIONS

This is a production company who have signed a distribution deal with Sony BMG. They are working on a 5 piece all girl group called Addictive, and are looking for a great r&b track for them, so it's an opportunity for songwriters. They are targeting the Pussycat Dolls marketplace.

Submissions can come from anywhere in the world, but the manager, Donovan Dwyer asks for an email first to introduce yourself, and perhaps link a site where he can check out some samples of your work. He prefers not to receive MP3s via email

Send for his attention to info@rawnmusicdirect.com

CHANNEL U MIXTAPE SUBMISSIONS

The tv station are launching their online store and are selling mixtapes and albums from all artists and genres on the underground urban scene. They will sell on a sale or return basis with a 50/50 split on the price. Mixtapes will be sold for a guide price of £7.99 unless you advise differently that you want it sold for a higher price. They will take 10 of your mixtapes to begin with, but there is an agreement form which needs completed and sent in, so email cat@vitv.co.uk for the agreement form, then once you have signed and dated the form, send everything to them FAO Cat Park, PO Box 50239, London, EC1V 3YF

CRAZE DIGITAL LICENSE

This is a digital label looking to secure exclusive digital license and looking for r&b, hiphop and general urban genres, and are also interested in videos as they are developing channels with Sky and through IPTV. These are global submissions, so send your EPK or cd to Sam Kleinman, Craze Productions, 14 Tottenham Court Road, London W1T 1JY and email doctorofdance@gmail.com

MEGABOP RECORDS LOOKING FOR SUBMISSIONS

They are looking for finished masters in urban and hiphop genres. Artists and labels with some profile and a sales and promotional track record would be ideal, and samplers, biogs & photos plus details of current commitments to deals and details of any excluded territories & full contact details are required. Send everything to Paul Ballance, Megabop Records, 40 Bowling Green Road, London EC1R 0NE and email contact is paul.ballance@mbopglobal.co.uk

RIFF RAFF PUBLISHING WANT SUBMISSIONS

This is part of A&G Records, and they are looking for tracks with a good commercial twist, be that r&b, hiphop or other urban styles. They are ready to sign up top quality tracks in this genre for publishing, so send a cd with two of your best to Roy Jackson, Riff Raff Publishing, 5 Ching Court, 61-63 Monmouth Street, London WC2H 9EY You can email roy@aegweb.com

UPPER 11 WANT R&B SUBMISSIONS

This label has offices in New York and in London, and deal in the commercial side of r&b mainly. They will consider other urban genres, but it's got to have big selling potential. They are open to submissions from the US, Canada and UK, so send the best on cd to Antony Meola, Upper 11 records, PO Box 435, Surrey KT3 9BD and email contact is ameola@upper11.com

NINJA RECORDS WANT SUBMISSIONS

Distributed in the UK by Vital, they operate mainly in the UK, USA and France. The sister label Big Dada handles hiphop, mainly UK artists, and theyre on the lookout for something new & exciting in this area. Send your cd to Peter Quicke, Ninja Tune, PO Box 4296, London SE11 4WW and email ninja@ninja.net

THE TRUCK LABEL WANT SUBMISSIONS

An independent label who are ecelectic in genres, but will look at hiphop submissions, though only really interested in UK hiphop. Send a package to Stewart, The Truck Label, The Old Stables East, Church Lane, Steventon, Oxon OX13 6SW and email stewart@thisistruck.com

URBAN GOSPEL RECORDS LOOKIN FOR HIPHOP

Looking for UK and US submissions for label deals, and they are also looking to sign up artists for global digital distribution deals. Send the package in to P Mac, Urban Gospel Records, PO Box 178, Surrey SM2 6XG and email info@urbangospelrecords.com

LEOPARD MUSIC

A small independent publisher who can offer single song publishing for urban and hiphop tracks with great commercial appeal. That means really strong beats with catchy hooks. Send a cd into Teresa Coultard, Leopard Music Publishing, PO Box 45, Cleckheaton, BD19 4YX or email MP3s (max 3) to info@leopardmusicgroup.com

SEISMIC LOOKING FOR PRODUCERS

They are a production and management company who work with a group of artists where they put out product and need producers, remixers, engineers, beatsmiths etc to help put these products together. Send demos, masters or showreels to Seismic Sounds, 13A Ringcroft Street, London N7 8NB and you can email seismicsounds@gmail.com

MINDLAB RECORDS LOOKING FOR SUBMISSIONS

A label who love the real good hiphop, solid beats, quality rhyming, but also something with a new twist that stands out, so that it will get support from the street but also have the potential to crossover without selling out. They are looking to license finished masters, and are also particularly interested where a single has been made, that there is already an accompanying video. They can license for the UK and Europe. Contact the CEO Harry Pitters at Mindlab Recordings, PO Box 50045, London SE6 2ZB Email info@mindlabrecordings.com

FUTUREPROOF RECPORDS LOOKING FOR SUBMISSIONS

Another eclectic label, but will review independent hiphop so artists should send in their package to Phil Legg, Futureproof Records, PO Box 31631, London W11 1UA and email info@futureproofrecords.com

CASUAL RECORDS LOOKING FOR INTERNATIONAL SUBMISSIONS

Casual Records in London are putting together an international compilation cd and are looking for artists from all over the world involved in dancehall, reggaeton, hiphop, and any urban styles to send in submissions. They are not looking for submissions from the States, not that it's anything against the States, but they feel that the market is already inundated with Stateside artists, and they are really keen to hear from artists anywhere in the world. The tracks do not have to be in English. The main man there is William Baker, and submissions can be sent to him at Casual Records Ltd, 83 Rivington Street, Shoreditch, London EC2A 3AY. For more info, email William.B@casuallondon.com and head the email INTERNATIONAL COMPILATION SUBMISSION

 

TYNE FM LOOKIN FOR MP3s

Based in the North East of England, Phil Wilson of Tyne FM has a show covering all sorts of international urban music. The station have also adopted a policy of getting new & unsigned artists to send in their MP3s so they can consider this for playlisting. They had set up an email address specifically for "talent" to send in their MP£s but we discovered this wasnt working. So, instead, send MP3s to studio@tynefm.com and put in the HEADING "TALENT" and the name of the artist & track

 

RELAUNCH OF RAWROOTS

Always been a quality portal, covering the UK and US scenes. Been away for a while but now very much back in business. Make sure you get in touch with the main man Stu over there via the site at www.rawroots.com

 

SOS MAGAZINE

We featured this magazine before, but unfortunately some of our information was wrong, so apologies to Fiz the main man and happy to put it right for him.

A new magazine launching now with a run of just over 20,000. Sounds of the Street covers just that and is available at independent stores and fashion retailers. Always good to hear of new magazines covering the real business, and run by Fiz, they run features on mainly UK and US hiphop, but also cover D n B, Grime, RnB and Reggae/Dancehall. Writers include Excalibah, Ronnie Here, Dymond and many others. If you want reviews etc, send a good press pack to them at SOS Magazine, PO Box 653, Oxford OX1 9BQ and email editor@sosmag.net

 

DJ FADE WANTS QUALITY HIPHOP

Radio, club and journo dj, DJ Fade, is on the lookout for quality jointz..preferably on vinyl. We have just interviewed him, so check out the details HERE and connect with him

 

BLOCKBEATS

This is an online store which looks to push forward the finest urban music. They stock vinyl and cds as well as Mixtapes and dvds. Check it out at www.blockbeats.com

 

HEADNOD RECORD SHOP

Just opened a new branch in Camden, north London. Address is 1st Floor, 17 Chalk Farm Road, Camden, London NW1. Open Mon-Sun 10am to 7pm you can contact them on 0207 284 2527. Website www.headnod.co.uk will be up shortly, so if you got anything you want put in stock, contact Mark at info@headnod.co.uk

 

DUSTY CRATES HIPHOP SHOW

Based in the University of Surrey, and lasting as long as each term, DJ Sparks from Beats on Toast broadcasts a lot of UK hiphop on 1350AM on his Dusty Crates Hiphop Show. Check out his show at www.gu2.co.uk and email him at dj_sparks@fastmail.co.uk

 

NEW STYLE RADIO

This is the biz. Broadcasting on 98.7FM in Birmingham, there are 5 specialist shows playing hiphop, most of it over the weekend, as well as being able to get shows at the site www.newstyleradio.co.uk On Mondays there is DJ Cro on The Main Ingredient, on Saturdays you got Hip Hop Cypher with DJ Inferno, Future Flavas with DJ Robbie and Urban Collection with Stevie G & Kaos, and on Sunday you got The Street with Peter Terry. Can never get enough of stations helping new artists from around the world and at home get some shine, so check out their website HERE

 

SITE FOR DESI ARTISTS

The term "desi" is used, loosely speaking, for Asian artists using traditional culture, musical values and language in their rappin, deejayin, music generally, Influences come mainly from countries such as India. Obviously with so many communities living all over the world, some artists can build a substantial following, and certainly some clubs cater for these specific styles. It's been growing more rapidly over recent years, and we came across a site which hilights a number of artists who are themselves based around the world, and all involved in different aspects from rappers, producers, deejays etc. Check it out at www.desitunes4u.com Think that is actually a site where ringtones can be purchased, however the link we've put up takes you to the page where all the artists are listed and where you can then get access to their own sites

 

SITE SELLING US & UK HIPHOP

A heads up for artists from the UK & US looking to sell their vinyl, cds, dvds, & mixtapes. The Beathut is based in west London and basically sells all that. They have a wholesale & imports distribution division, so check their website HERE and you can email info@thebeathut.com

 

NU-MCS

Nu-Mcs are here to create networking opportunities, promote talent and empower the artist. They provide events and media for these groups to gain & share information and share in the expression of the Independent UK Urban Music Scene (IUUM) For more info on how to get involved, submit your demo & contact info to Ian Soloman-Kawall, 158 Middleton road, morden, Surrey SM4 6RW, call +44 (0) 208 648 4700 or email kmt@postmaster.co.uk and check www.nu-mcs.com

 

RADIO STATION LOOKING FOR SUBMISSIONS

Richard Allen is looking for new unsigned material to air on his new station programme MAGAZINE which broadcasts across the digital NTL cable network in East Sussex and on the web at skywaveradio.com Broadcasts weekly on Wednesdays at 6pm UK time, soon this will go up to a 2 hour programme which will be repeated at midnite to capture the US & Asia audiences. Send your material to Richard Allen, BCL Studios, 155 Coventry Road, Ilford, Essex IG1 4RD and you can email bcluk@aol.com

 

WEBSITE FOR GLOBAL FEMALE ARTISTS

a site formed as a global support structure for artists, djs, producers, vocalists, musicians etc from around the world involved in electronic music, including hiphop. artists can submit news of events & get features, reviews, interviews and connect via the messageboard. quite a nicely put together site, and one that should prove useful to female artists, at the very least to build with one another. check it out at www.shejay.net and if you have any questions about the site, email kelly@shejay.net

 

DJ AGENCY

One for the djs really. Agency based in London, with among its roster, Adam F and UK Beatboxer Faith SFX. They primarily organize live events for you, so if youre a dj who could do with getting more live work, then no harm in connecting with them to see if anything's possible. The company are Echolocation, and their website is HERE

They are at 2nd Floor, 145-157 St John Street, London EC1V 4PY

Any agency are gonna be interested in any djs or artists who can draw a crowd, so if you think you can do that, holla at them at info@echolocation.biz

 

 

MANAGEMENT

EUROPE NEWS

 

NOOB FACTORY WANT PRODUCERS

Noob Factory is a label and production team in Denmark and is looking for songwriters, artists and producers of commercial hiphop & r&b, so if you have a concrete track record, Producer Erik Fryland will look to work with you. Email all your details to him at contact@noobfactory.dk with a couple MP3s and all your details.

BASEMENT MAGAZINE

Have a look at basementmag.it They cover homegrown and international artists, such as Aloe Blacc and Stones Throw. Based in Italy, email them at basement_mag@yahoo.it

 

FRENCH & ITALIAN MAGAZINES TO CHECK

France...dedicated to truly independent relaeses with artist news, reviews, online store, forums, soundclips etc.....www.rap-inde.net

Italy...distribution worldwide covering art, music & culture...www.defragmag.com

 

LIST OF CONTINENTAL SHOPS

Just for the hell of it, here's a load of shops selling hiphop in France:

www.beatsqueeze.com......www.urbanmusic.fr....www.goodka.com.....www.hotboxonline.com...www.dmc-france.fr

BLACK LINES blackline@numericable.fr.....SOUS PREFECTURE pitch@netcourrier.com..

CHRONICS snouf2001@hotmail.com....SOFA sofa.disc@free.fr...SDLR lesilencedelarue@wanadoo.fr

IN BELGIUM

www.musicmaniarecords.com

IN SPAIN

BUNKER STORE bunker-store@terra.es

IN SWITZERLAND

Stigmate stigmate@bluewin.ch

 

STREET HOP RECORDS

Really interesting set up this. Street Hop Records was set up by two German catsP_Vers and Claudio to represent all 4 elements, not just beats & rap. They then hooked up with two heads in france, Ferhat and Caco who help run Streethop-Click, and then finally for new music and material, theyve hooked up with Nasty Masty in Italy. Separate sites were set up, first www.streethop-records.de and then the French version came along www.streethop-records.fr and in construvtion is www.streethop-records.it This should prove a very useful contact for those trying to get European contacts, as they also have affiliates operating in places like Switzerland. For further details on what they do, visit the sites and get connected via their contact pages

 

ITALIAN B-BOY SITE

Find out a bit about what's going on in the world of b-boying in Italy atwww.bboymasterx.it yeah it's in Italian but you'll get the idea having a look around the site and can always hook up via the contact page

 

HIP HOP DIRECTO

This is a hiphop site dedicated in the main to latino hiphop. With news of concerts, artists in Spain and South America, News, Links (Enlaces), Fotos, Videos, MP3s, Forum, although written in Spanish, it is a good site to check on some of the hiphop being produced by the latinos from around the world. The site is easy to navigate around, so check it out at www.hhdirecto.net If you feel they should be covering an artist, then email hip-hop@confluencia.net

 

FRENCH MIXTAPE SITE

Heard from the guys at Librestyle. Theyre a crew who put together mixtapes, some Grime, some crunk, some hiphop and they even put out a compilation vinyl which had different artists from different countries contributing a track, with more similar type projects later. Their website is developing at http://librestyle.free.fr and you can always get in touch with Ivan at sixteen77@hotmail.com

 

NEW SITE FOR EUROPEAN HIPHOP

Check out HIPHOE.COM which covers European hiphop, and more specifically UK, Germany, Poland, Slovakia, Russia and Bosnia. There is a version in English so it's all good. With a forum, audio downloads, video downloads and news for turntablists, it's an excellent opportunity for hiphop people to connect with each other

 

GET PROFILE AT ROMANIAN SITE

Kondamnatu runs Hiphopkulture out in Romania. His site means you can add your biography, news, photos, events, releases, tracks, interviews and more all for free. This is probably the biggest site in that country so a good way to get some shine in a developing market. Check it out at www.hiphopkulture.org

 

POLISH TV STATION & MAG LOOKING FOR SUBMISSIONS

Good ol' Gorzki. Never sleepin. We've told you elsewhere before about his RapOrt Magazine. Well now he's developed a tv programme linked to the portal which will go out to the whole of Poland, which although it MIGHT sound unlikely, is actually one of the larger hiphop territories in Europe. The programme will be called RapOrt on the station TV TELE-TOP. If you have videoclips, cds & vinyl for review, send it through to him at Krzysztof Gorzkiewicz, Raport Magazine, U1. Karpacka 49-53/7, 62-800 Kalisz, Poland His website is www.eraport.com

 

NEW SITE FOR ITALIAN HIPHOP

Andrea Andriola has started the new essemanagement.com. Esse Management is not in fact a management company, but very much a passion of Andrea's to report on what is happening in the Italian scene, with reviews of product which include clips, occassionally making available radio broadcasts and where possible supporting events. Where this may be of use to those outwith Italy is the direct hook ups with Italian events and artists which are happening at the minute, so if you wanna get connected with the new heat on the street, Esse would be the place to check out.

 

NEW FRENCH MAGAZINE

Concentrating strongly on the French rap scene, Street Life is looking at underground hiphop and is sold on the streets of France. While the emphasis is on French artists, and we'd support the homegrown assistance, an invitation is given out to send in records for review. Get in touch with Malik Chati, malikstreetlife@hotmail.com, and send your records to them at Street Life, 94 Av Des Roches, 49590 Fontevraud, France

 

DUTCH TV STATION WANT YOUR VIDEOS

MCNB TV is online and looking for unsigned artists to broadcast. You may have a finished video, or it might even be a live performance, but whatever you've got, get it onto dvd format and send it through to them. Their website is mcnb.tv and the contact for them is Jason Halliwell at PO Box 449, 3300 AK Dordrecht, The Netherlands. Holland has quite a healthy hiphop scene, and while the station is not hiphop exclusively, you could use any coverage you get to build with the scene over there. Check the LINKS section further below to check in with Dutch crews, or go to the Media Page at the European section to check on the different websites there are

 

CROATION DJ WANTS YOUR VINYL

DJ JIGIDA is based in Croatia and has been bangin out underground jointz for some time. He's on Student Radio 100.5 FM in Zagreb, the country's main city, and you can check out his show on the net from 2pm - 4pm at radiostudent.fpzg (that's Croatian time which is approximateloy 1-2 hours ahead of GMT) Anyway, if you want to get him some stuff, send to Alfred Prah, Radio Student 100.5 FM, Mije Sinkovica 10, Zagreb 10000 Croatia...you can email dj_jigida@yahoo.com

 

 

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