Bartoven Presents The Official Blue World Order Video Promo

Peep the official music video for the long awaited Allstar track 'Blue World Order' which was just released on the 1st of April 2011. This track features Demz, Wil-Power, Skitz, Koder, Ghost, Tempo, Cupes, Lovely, Raw1, Icon and MC Tigz.

Edited by: Wil-Power and Bartoven

DJ MUGGS vs ILL BILL - "Millenniums of Murder" Official Video

DJ MUGGS vs ILL BILL - "Millenniums of Murder" Official Video - Grand Finale - Episode 4 (Directed by MoreFrames)

DJ MUGGS & ILL BILL are back... from the past! Hidden in a dusty basement and trapped on Betamax tape for the last 35 years, "Kill Devil Hills" has returned with a vengeance!

Uncle Howie, Soul Assassins and MoreFrames present you with the most electrifying old school Saturday morning series that never was. Prepare to be hit with 4 all-new episodes, featuring new tracks from the upcoming DJ MUGGS vs ILL BILL record. "Kill Devil Hills" is an original retro saga on an epic scale that no one else could deliver!

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DJ MUGGS vs ILL BILL "KILL DEVIL HILLS' IN STORES NOW

New Favorite: "Hold You Down" - Laws [Video]

Honestly, since I downloaded the 4:57 mixtape from Laws, hosted by Don Cannon, I've been bumping the shit out of all of these joints! I found this official video to the track "Hold You Down" and thought I just had to share this with y'all. Spread the real hip hop around!

John Legend & ?uestlove Promote New Album "Wake Up!" On YouTube

Grammy Award winning R&B artist John Legend and The Roots member ?uestlove recently took over YouTube's homepage to promote their newest project "Wake Up!". Check it out!

Rapper/DJ Green Arrow Wins Guiness World Record For Longest Freestyle

My skills as a part time music biz journalist need some serious work. It's time for to step it up out here. Shout out and much respect to DJ Green Arrow doe swinging through the Rap Music Business blog to correct the information that had been previously posted.

DJ Green Arrow did in fact win the Guiness World Record for the longest freestyle, accomplishing the full 52 hour goal, the 30th hour of which was performed during the TRUE SCHOOL RADIO SHOW in Afrika Baambatas studio.

Read the full DJ Green Arrow interview with AllHipHop.com.


More from DJ Green Arrow:
Visit DJ Green Arrow.com
DJ Green Arrow YouTube
Visit DJ Green Arrow on Myspace.com

Cold & Hungry: Indie Rap Artist Richard Rich Trying To Break Through

Richard Rich is an unsigned rap artist out of New York City, just trying to get on! This 23 year old indie rapper is putting himself out there, promoting his music online through YouTube and other various social media networks.

Spending many hours alone in the recording studio and online promoting his music independently, this rap artist is determined to break though and grab your attention!

Peep the new track from Richard Rich "We See The Same Stars" (prod. Abstrcct). Download the first Richard Rich mixtape, entitled "Cold and Hungry".

Check out more from Richard Rich:
Richard Rich on Blogspot
Richard Rich on Facebook
Richard Rich on Twitter
Richard Rich on YouTube

Are you feeling this artist and his rap music? Leave your feedback down below and let us know!

Promo Video For Eminem's "Recovery" Album Features Actor Pauly Shore

Actor Pauly Shore gives his "testimonial" on Eminem's new album in this promotional video.Em's upcoming album "Recovery" is set to be released on June 21st, even though premature leaks of the album can already be found online.

This is hilarious! What do you think about Pauly Shore's need to hear more of Eminem's accents?

R.Kelly Performs At World Cup's Opening Ceremonies In South Africa

R.Kelly was on hand to kick off the opening ceremonies for the 2010 FIFA World Cup. Currently hosted in the country of South Africa, this high profile performance was viewed by tens of millions of viewers world wide.

R&B recording artist R.Kelly took time out to speak with the American Press about his new track "Sign Of Victory" and performing for the wild crowd at the World Cup.

Is this the resurgence of R.Kelly? Do you think this is the largest stage, thus far, of R.Kelly's career?

The Importance Of The DJ's Role In The Rap Music Business

Here is a YouTube clip from the video "The Mixtape Documentary" featuring many acclaimed hip hop artists and producers, including; RZA, N.O.R.E., 50 Cent, Lloyd Banks and Mobb Deep to name a few.

I always liked this video because it puts into perspective how important the DJ's role is in the rap music business. You cannot be on a fully fledged indie artist grind if you have not established working relationships with the DJ's of your local or regional markets.

Here's a dope track called "The DJ" by KRS-One feat. Dj Revolution which sums up the DJ's role perfectly in a creative song. Peep this.

Just Blaze Speaks On Cultural Shift In Hip Hop, Records Labels & Music Blogs

I found this video on YouTube and thought I should share it. This is an interview with super producer Just Blaze discussing the current shift in the rap music business. This is regarding record labels and music bloggers and the shift in influence as technology continues level the playing field for indie artists and taste makers.

Check it! What do you think? Do you agree with the points made by Just Blaze? Please share your comments with fellow readers below.

New Rap Music by Artist-Entrepreneur Jay Wise and the Corp Cartel

This is your wake up call, stop sleeping! Indie rap artist-entrepreneur Jay Wise is quickly creating a buzz online. By taking the rap music business head on, Jay Wise has utilized marketing efforts on many fronts to build his brand for music fans.

With a string of successful music videos attaining views in the tens of thousands, this artists has built a healthy list of subscribers on YouTube and followers on Twitter. With over 300,000+ profile views and over 20,000+ friends on Myspace, Jay Wise has successfully used social networks to expand the reach of his music and attract new fans.

Having worked with many notable up and comers and established vets in the music industry, such as Kane Beatz and Tech N9ne, Jay wise continues to make noise. The artist-entrepreneur is also affiliated with the BrandedBaron clothing line, which features of a fresh line of afforable quality merchandise. If you didn't know befpre, you def know now, check out more from this up and coming rap recording artist.

www.myspace.com/jaywise181
www.twitter.com/jaywise31
www.brandedbaron.com

Download more from Jay Wise:

Feel Like Flying
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Jay Wise feat.Chromeo - Night By night
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Corp Cartel Do You Want Me
http://usershare.net/n56v6pojsvso

Download The Pre Fresh mixtape by Jay Wise:
http://sharebee.com/3a885df1

Jay Wise Foolish Things video:

Chris Brown Gets Some Help From YouTube Video

It's funny, some one asked me the other day, "Do you think Chris Brown will put out a new record?". Being the smart ass that I am, I replied "Not another record for teenage girls,". Well it turns out that, despite my rude jokes, Chris Brown is still receiving some love out there.

This "love" comes in the form of some added plays on YouTube from a newly married couple's wedding day dance, which put Chris Brown back on the chats. The video has earned over 11 million views, a huge boost which earns an increase in sales since the wedding video hit the web. The newly weds were featured on NBC where they re-performed their wedding dance.

Amounting to more record sales and royalty payments from his labels Jive/ Zomba Recordings, this extra exposure through this simple video is a positive note for the singer who has been through some rough tribulations as of late.

Chris Brown has been in the media for his very public assault trial with R&B/Pop sensation Rihanna. Brown, who posted a video apology on YouTube, has been indirectly
featured on a video that spread virally across the net. This video is of two newly weds dancing down the aisle to the singer's smash hit song from last summer, "Forever". The effect that this video has had on this artist in particular is a powerful sign of what YouTube can do to change the career of any artist in the music business.

How do you use YouTube ? Are you taking advantage of the useful ways YouTube helps independent artists market their rap music ?

Traditional Vs. Modern Adaptation of Hip Hop

What up every one ? Recently a friend and co-worker (What's Good Walker?) linked me to this interesting video, and it inspired this blog post. I've been a KRS-One fan since back when I first got into hip hop. Quite frankly I think that anyone who loves hip hop/rap music loves the history and roots it grew up on, KRS-One is someone who epitomizes the personification of hip hop (but that's just me).

I think KRS-One is synonymous with hop hop truth, so when he speaks I try to listen and learn from one of the best. Anyway, this clip is of KRS at the VH1 Hip Hop Honours from last year.




The legendary hip hop artist talks about traditional hip hop in perspective to how the digital music revolution has completely changed the landscape of the rap music business game. This video is great for hip hop entrepreneurs to learn from.

"The digital age is giving us more options. I do welcome innovation, no doubt." - KRS-One

I could actually disagree with some of the points that the rap veteran makes, but I have too much respect to do that (ha ha). Still, KRS always stimulates the mind and makes us think outside of the box when it comes to innovative hip hop.

Check out some of the other KRS-one videos up on YouTube. The man always comes to the table with some knowledge, he is the hip hop teacher. If you haven't already, go read one of my earliest posts which included a link to a video of the hip hop artist in an interview with author and conspiracy theorist Alex Jones. Also check out the STOP THE VIOLENCE movement.

Marketing Strategy, Eminem at the MTV Awards

Every year, the MTV Awards show entertains millions worldwide, featuring an all star line up of popular celebrities who are involved in skits, song performances and hilarious TV moments. Needless to say the expectations were high for the 2009 MTV Awards, so did they deliver ?

Well that is all up for debate in my honest opinion. I found what little of the awards show that I did watch to be quite entertaining. However, I did note an interesting "stunt" which coincidentally involves rap artist Eminem, whom I've mentioned in my posts a lot recently (mainly because of the hype garnered behind his highly anticipated Relapse album which just dropped on may 19th).

If you saw the MTV Awards, then you know exactly what I'm talking about. If you didn't catch it, or hear anything about it in the media then let me break it down for you. Sacha Baron Cohen who is a writer/comedian/actor (famous from his "Ali G" Show and "Borat" characters) unveiled his newest character "Bruno" during the MTV Awards. "Bruno", suspended from the catwalk by cables, was lowered down onto the stage, before what appeared to be a malfunction. Cohen landed directly on top of the rap superstar in quite the revealing position.

With ass and balls in face, a disgruntled looking Eminem seemed to be very pissed off, leaving his seat and storming up the aisle. But, was it all staged ? Originally the media portrayed it to be an "accident". However, a few days after the dust has settled, it is now being reported by various sources that the incident was actually a unique and unconventional method of promotion for both parties involved (Eminem and Sacha Baron Cohen).

While Em's latest studio album "Relapse" continues it's reign on many of the top album spots on Billboard (such as the number 1 album of the top 200, the top selling digital album online, and number 1 hip hop/r&b album) does the album/artist really need any more promotion or marketing ? Probably not, but it definitely only helps sales and does not hurt them.

This promotional stunt continues to gain plays on YouTube, as everybody who missed it is clicking to see what happened while others who witnessed it are still having a laugh. Looking back on the clip, it's easy to realize that the whole thing was rehearsed and staged. All I have to say on the matter is, well played.

Sacha Baron Cohen earns some media hype for his upcoming film which features his newest character creation "Bruno". While rap artist Eminem gains some extra publicity for himself and his album as it continues to be the top selling album out right now. This is an excellent marketing strategy that keeps both celebrities relevant in the media's eye during the promotional campaigns of their projects.

Anyone remember a few years back at the MTV Awards when there was a little bit of a stint between Eminem and Triumph the Insult Comic Dog ? What do you think ? Are balls in the face a good way of staying in the publics eyes and ears ?

Big Week for Hip Hop On The Billboard

HIP HOP AIN'T GOING ANY WHERE !

At least that's what I yell at anyone who questions hip hop's future, or rap music's successful status in the music industry. You can't argue with the stats when they come out, so here it is, this week's top 10 on the Billboard hot 100 charts...

1. Black Eyed Peas - "Boom Boom Pow" *
2. Lady GaGa - "Poker Face" (yes, still !)
3. Jamie Foxx featuring T Pain - "Blame It" *
4. Pitbull - "I Know You Want Me (Calle Ocho)" *
5. Kid Cudi - "Day N Nite" *
6. Beyonce - "Halo" *
7. 3OH!3 - "Don't Trust Me" ~
8. Flo Rida featuring Wynter - "Sugar" *
9. Jeremih - "Birthday Sex" *
10. Soulja Boy Tell em featuring Sammie - "Kiss Me Thru The Phone" *

The *'s mark the 8/10 songs on the top 10 that I think are hip hop/urban music. That's a pro dominant 80% of hip hop presence in the top 10 ! What I also got from this was learning of a new music duo from Colorado.

I had to look up the 7th listing, "Don't Trust Me" by 3OH!3 on YouTube just to hear the track for the first time. It wasn't half bad actually it was pretty f'in hilarious when I watched some of the video while listening to the song. Check it out for your self and let me know what you think. I thought it was decent enough.

Anyway the whole point of this rant is hip hop continues to run shit in the main stream music sector. It's the most competitive genre during these times in my opinion, due to the fact that hip hop culture is fun and right now during rough times everyone can use some fun. Music is fun that's why there are so many hip hop/rap artists today as the number continues to sky rocket (believe me, I've dug deep into the depths of the million of hip hop producers and rap artist's MySpace pages).

Everybody wants to rap, live breath and love hip hop, it's a fun culture. It is a permanent fixture of entertainment, in our movies, TV shows, mags and video games. Plus if you are talented or even an entertaining artist that can be related to by millions, you can build a profitable music business.

That's the beauty of the hip hop world, I think, it promotes self improvement, success and good quality of life. At least that is the impression that I get when I look at a Billboard top 10 that is pro dominantly 80% HIP HOP MUSIC ! We aint going anywhere baby, HIP HOP WE IN HERE !